August T. Koerner

August T. Koerner (July 7, 1843 – April 17, 1912) was an American businessman and politician.

Born in Germany, Koerner emigrated to the United States in 1857 and settled in Vernon, Indiana; he worked in a mill. During the American Civil War, Koerner served in the 6th Indiana Infantry Regiment. After, the civil war, Koerner moved to Troy, Illinois and worked as a bookkeeper. In 1867, he moved with his wife and family to Litchfield, Meeker County, Minnesota. Koerner was in the real estate, abstract, and insurance business. He served as Litchfield Village Clerk and as Meeker County Register of Deeds. Koerner also served as postmaster for Litchfield, Minnesota. In 1893 and 1894, Koerner served in the Minnesota House of Representatives and was a Republican since 1874. Before Koerner was involved with the Republican Party, he was a Democratic. From 1868 to 1874, Koerner was a member of the Greenback Party From 1895 to 1901, Koerner served as Minnesota State Treasurer. He died at his home in Litchfield, Minnesota from heart problems.[1][2][3][4]

Notes

1. Minnesota Legislators Past and Present-August Koerner
2. 'Album of History and Biography of Meeker County, Minnesota,' Alden, Ogle & Company, Chicago, Illinois: 1888, Biographical Sketch of August T. Koerner, pg. 208-209
3. 'August T. Koerner-obituary,' North Vernon Plain Dealer (Indiana),' May 9, 1912, pg. 1
4. 'Progressive Men of Minnesota,' Marion Shutter and J.S. McLain-editors, The Minneapolis Journal, Minneapolis, Minnesota: 1897, Biographical Sketch of August T. Koerner, pg. 318-319

Political offices
Preceded by Joseph Bobleter	Treasurer of Minnesota 1895–1901	Succeeded by Julius H. Block