2004-10-30/2019-05-07 - From the OHS PC Database, derived from A Guide to North American Organbuilders,, rev. ed., by David H. Fox (Organ Historical Society, 1997). - Born May 8, 1822 in Königlich Park near Botnang, Germany; father-in-law of David Allmendinger; with Walcker firm of Ludwigsburg, Germany, until 1854; with Grüneberg & Son of Stettin, Germany, 1854-1867, superintendent; established G. F. Gaerttner & Son of Ann Arbor, Michigan, 1867; sold firm to David Allmendinger, 1871; briefly in Columbus, Ohio; with Derrick & Felgemaker of Erie, Pennsylvania; died April 3, 1884 in Erie, Pennsylvania. Staff: David Allmendinger; William Schuelke. Sources: Local directories of the period. Family Records of Ida L. Allmendinger. Elizabeth Towne Schmitt. The Tracker: 36:3, (Richmond, Va.; Organ Historical Society, 1992), 14.
Regrettably, it is not possible to display the information about the sponsor of this pipeorgandatabase entry or if there is a sponsor. Please see About Sponsors on Pipe Organ Database.