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Rosner, Philip, & Sons, Buffalo.-The business conducted by this firm was established by Philip Rosner in
1884. He is a native of Worms-on-the-Rhine, Germany, and came to this country with his parents in 1847, settling
in Canada; in the following year he removed to Buffalo, where he has since resided. When he arrived in Buffalo
he had but a few dollars. This he invested in fruit, starting on a small scale and building up the business until
he became proprietor of a fruit store, handling all kinds of foreign and domestic fruits. In 1884 he established
the present grocery business at 251 Sycamore street. In 1865 he married Margaret Lublee, of Buffalo, by whom he
has had three children: William F., Henry E., and Cecelia. Mr. Rosner's oldest son, William F., has been identified
with the business since its start. Henry E. was admitted in 1887, the firm name being then changed to Philip Rosner
& Sons. William F. Rosner was born in Buffalo May 27, 1866, and received his education in the public schools.
On April 20, 1890, he married Elizabeth, daughter of Leonard Miller, of Buffalo, and they have two sons: Harry
E., and William F., jr. Henry E. Rosner was born in Buffalo, January 23, 1868. After obtaining his education at
the public schools, he served an apprenticeship at the engraver's trade, remaining five years in the employ of
the Matthews, Northrup & Co. In 1887 he was admitted to the present firm of Philip Rosner & Sons. In July,
1893 he married Carrie Ida, daughter of Leonard Miller, of Buffalo, and they have one daugh ter, Edna. The firm
of Philip Rosner & Sons has been established at its present location for fourteen years. during which time
an excellent trade has been built up. It can be safely said that it is one of the leading retail grocery houses
in Buffalo.
Source:
Our County and it's people
a descriptive work on Erie County, New York
Edited by: Trumen C. White
The Boston History Company, Publishes 1898
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