Fred Vollmer

As printed in 1910

FRED VOLLMER.

During thirteen years' connection with, the bar of Davenport, Fred Vollmer has made steady progress, recognizing the fact that in law advancement must depend upon individual effort and merit. He was born in this city, December 12, 1874. His father, Henry Vollmer, was a native of Bremen, Germany, and came to the United States in 1853, when three years of age, his parents crossing the Atlantic to America and settling in Davenport. After attaining to years, of maturity, Henry Vollmer became a prominent citizen, both in his commercial connections and in his association with public affairs. For many years he conducted a printing business and the enterprise was one of large and profitable proportions. As a citizen he took active and helpful interest in various measures for the public good and for four years served as county recorder. He married Dora Plambeck and continued a resident of Davenport from 1853 until 1890, when he was called to his final rest.

Reared in the city of /his nativity, Fred Vollmer at the usual age began his education in the public schools and passed through consecutive grades until he was qualified to enter the Iowa State University. It was in that institution that he prepared for a professional career, being graduated from the law department with the class of 1896. He was then admitted to practice and opened an office in Davenport, where he has since remained. He has always engaged in the general practice of law, keeping well informed on various branches of jurisprudence and his continued research and investigation along professional lines has given him rank among the more able and successful lawyers of the city.

Mr. Vollmer is also active in politics as a supporter of the democratic party and his labors have been an effective force in promoting its success. In 1908 he was elected county attorney, which position he is still filling and neither fear nor favor can serve him in the faithful performance of his duties. His social relations are with the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks and outside of fraternal organizations he has many warm friends, having always resided in the city where he yet makes his home.

As printed in History of Davenport and Scott County Iowa : Illustrated (1910). See the original pages. Wording is the original; obvious scanning errors have been corrected, and a few may remain.