Louis Lichtenberger

Background

Lichtenberger was born August 25, 1835, in Otweiler, Prussia.

Career

And emigrated to Chicago, Illinois, when he was sixteen. He remained in that city until 1860, when he settled in San Francisco, and he moved to Los Angeles in 1863. He was fifty-six years old.

In Chicago, young Lichtenberger apprenticed in carriage and wagon-making and carried on this occupation in both San Francisco and Los Los Angeles

He retired in 1886, having invested in real estate. In 1891 he was vice-president of the German-American Savings Bank at 114 South Main Street, Los Los Angeles

Public service

A Republican, Lichtenberger represented the 2nd Ward on the Los Angeles Common Council in 1874-1875 and 1875-1876. He was elected city treasurer and was the president of the Sixth District Agricultural Association for about ten years.

Membership

He was city treasurer and a member of the Common Council, the governing body of the city.

Connections

Partner:

Louis Roeder