Louis Busse Family Photograph

A large, framed photograph of Louis C. Busse and his family. In the photograph Louis Busse and his wife, Christine Kirchoff Busse, are both sitting. Standing in front of them is Ernst Busse. Standing to the left of Louis is Christine Busse Behrens. Those standing in the back are, left to right, Louis F. Busse, Sophia Busse Meier, William Busse, Edward Busse, George Busse, Johanna Busse Redeker and August Busse. Louis Busse came with his parents Friedrich and Johanna from Germany in 1848 when he was eleven years old. The family bought a farm in Elk Grove Township. Louis was primarily a farmer but also operated a creamery and general store and served as a Highway Commissioner in Elk Grove Township for 27 years. His oldest son, William, would be instrumental in the founding and development of Mount Prospect.