“History of Washington and Ozaukee Counties, Wisconsin,” published 
in 1881 by Western Historical Company.

Tobias Nehrbass, furniture dealer and manufacturer, Hartford.  The 
furniture business was begun in 1866, and the factory in 1868; 
commenced manufacturing coffins in the spring of 1875.  The 
business was conducted by Mr. Nehrbass alone till March, 1881, when 
he took in Fred Kreisser as partner.  A 12-horse-power engine is used, 
and six men employed; about $8,000 worth of stock is manufactured 
annually.  Mr. Nehrbass is the son of Christian and Elizabeth 
Nehrbass; was born in Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany, May 14, 1841; 
came to America in 1855, made his home in the town of Scott, 
Sheboygan Co., where he lived one year; then moved to West Bend, 
where he learned the cabinet-maker’s trade, working three years; he 
then spent several years in traveling and working in various cities as a 
journeyman.  He was married Nov. 3, 1863, at Hartford, to Miss 
Sabina Schroeder, daughter of John and Sophia Schroeder.  Mrs. 
Nehrbass was born in Hess-Darmstadt, Germany.  They have three 
children-Tobias, Herman and Eva.

Data entry by volunteer: Kathy O’Brien (Kbuckreus@aol.com)