Biography extracted from History of Sauk County, Wisconsin Chicago: Western Historical Company, published 1880.

Excelsior:

August Langenhan, proprietor of blacksmith shop; does general blacksmithing business; Ableman; son of Valentine and Mary (Ssclegelmilch) Langenan; was born in Saxony, Germany, Nov. 23, 1849; came to the United States in May, 1867; lived in Baltimore, Md., one year, then moved to Sauk Co., Wis.,and settled in Sauk City, where he learned his trade. He was married in that place, May 1, 1877, to Ida, daughter of Henry and Louisa Schlegelmilch; she was born in Sauk City; they have one child, Walter; in 1873, Mr. L.'s family removed to Wausau, where they remained one year, and then returned to Sauk City, spent a short time in Spring Green; went from there to Mazomanie, and, in October, 1876, came to Ableman Station, Excelsior, and opened the shop where he now does business. Has two lots where his shop is, and two at his residence.

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