History of Washington and Ozaukee Counties, Wis. 1881"PHILLIP LAUBENHEIMER (deceased); was born in Dexheimer, Heese-Darmstadt, Germany, March 23, 1803; was the son of Phillip and Barbara Laubenheimer. He was married in 1824 to Miss Gertrude Sparver. Seven children were born to them–Clara, now Mrs. Jacob Breivogel, of Richfield; Elizabeth, now Mrs. Anton Widebach, of Manitowoc Co.; Phillip; Peter lives in Illinois; Frederick lives in California; one daughter, name not given, who died in childhood and Gertrude, how Mrs. Herman Schape, of Milwaukee. Mr. Laubenheimer and family emigrated to America in 1842, and directly to Town 9, Range 19, now Richfield. Mr. L. Selected the site for his home on Sec. 12, now the site of the village of Richfield. He was one of the earliest of the pioneers and his old block=house was always a popular stopping place for travelers and land hunders. Mr. Laubenheimer lost his wife the winder following his settlement in the town. He was married again, December 31, 1845 to in the town of Richfield to Mrs. Anna Margaret Reiss, widow of Mr. John Reisse, and the daughter of George Arnet. She was a native of Beerbach, Germany, and was the mother of one child - Catharine, ow Mrs. Herman Fritcheof Grand Rapids, Wis. Eight children were born of this marriage - Henry, married to Lissette Dorn, and residing at Richfield; William, a merchant of Richfield; Margaret, now Mrs. P. Hartman, of Black Creek, Wis.; Eva, the wife of George Klippel of Richfield; Charles, died when 2 years and 6 months old; John died when 18 years old; Barbara, now Mrs. Julius Specht of Appleton, Wis. Mr. Laubenheimer built the store now occupied by his son William, in an early day, which he leased for several years. He subsequently engaged in the mercantile business in company with Mr. Richard Seifert, under the firm name of Laubenheimer & Seifert, commencing business about 1870. Mr. Laubenheimer bought out his partner's interest, and afterward conducted the business alone. He also built the elevator on the completion of the LaCrosse & Milwaukee Railroad to this place about 1855, which he leased several years. The elevator is now used by William Laubenheimer who is extensively engaged in buying and shipping grain. Mr. L. Had a finely cultivated farm of 140 acres. In addition to his store and elevator, he built a fine brick building, which is used by the family as an hotel, called the Railroad House and which includes a capacious dance hall and saloon. Mr. Laubenheimer was an active farmer and a careful business man, who commanded the respect and confidence of his neighbors and acquaintances. His death occurred Oct. 7, 1878. His son Henry, was born in the town of Richfield Aug 7, 1846. He was brought up a farmer and devotes his time to the cultivation of the homestead farm. He was married in Richfield Nov. 27, 1873 to Miss Dora Eimermann, daughter of John Eimermann. She was born in the town of Richfield. Three children were bo rn to them - Ledia, Madia D., (died in childhood), and Clara. Mrs. Laubenheimer died Jan. 1, 1878. Mr. L. Was married again, this time at Port Washington, to Miss Lissette Dorn. William Laubenheimer, the younger son, was born in the town of Richfield, Jan. 7, 1848. He is a general merchant and dealer in grain and produce at Richfield Village, Wis."