Left home very young, going to St. Petersburg about age eleven.
One of twenty-five foreigners appointed by the czar to light the palace.
Apprenticed at cornice-making.
Came to the United States at fifteen or sixteen.
Early settler of Iowa City, Iowa, long identified with cornice-making there.
Living retired at age 69 when written.
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