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John Walber 



Mr. Walber was born in Uolaburg, Finland, on December 

 28, 1852. After leaving school, he shipped on a merchant 

 vessel and followed the sea until 1873, when he arrived in 

 New York. He sailed from this port on an American mer- 

 chant ship, with ^^hich he remained until 1881, when he left 

 the service. He was then employed by Buckers Nephew & 

 Company, at lightering, until 1888. LeaviniJ- this work, he 

 was employed by the Hecker, Jones Sz Jewell Flour Milling 

 Company, with which he continued until 1902. On July 1st 

 of that year he came to the Museum. Here he has shown 

 himself industrious and reliable, and has made a place 

 for himself in the friendly consideration of his fellow-workers. 



