Adolph H. Mellenberndt, a successful dealer in, and manufacturer of harness and saddlery, at Rock City, is also carrying on a trade in agricultural implements in partnership with D.G. Lashell. He came to this town comparatively a poor man, and since 1884 has built up a good business, and is now the owner of valuable property in the villae. He is a skillful workman and carries a well selected stock of everything pertaining to the first mentioned department of trade.

Our subject is a native of Rock Run Twp. born Feb. 25, 1863. His father, whose Christian name was August, is still living on a farm in Rock Run Twp. He was born in Germany, whence he emigrated after his marriage to this country and came directly West, locating on the farm which he now occupies. That he has prospered on this side of the Atlantic is shown by the fact that he owns another farm in this township, and 120 acres of valuable timber. The mother of our subject died at her home in Rock Run Twp. when her son, our subject, was a child seven years of age. His father was married again and Adolph H. remained under the home roof until starting out to learn harness-making. He served his first apprenticeship under the instruction of Frank Cronemiller, and afterward engaged with F.A. Yone of Durant IL, will whom he remained four years. He then came to Rock City where he has been prospered and while building up a good business, has also established himself in the confidence and esteem of the people. He is still unmarried. Religiously he is a member of the German Lutheran Church and socially belongs to the M.W.A. Politically he affiliates with teh Republican party.

Transcribed by Christine Walters
History of Stephenson County 1888 Portrait & Biographical Pg 579