Born in Osterwick, Germany near Münster, he was drafted into the army at the age of 20, but deserted during the German Revolution of 1848 and immigrated to the United States in 1849.
He was born in Osterwick, Germany near Münster. He was drafted into the army at the age of 20. He was deserted during the German Revolution of 1848. He immigrated to the United States in 1849.