Julius C. Bourquin was born November 28, 1846 in Switzerland. He arrived at New York Harbor via the ship “Grahams Polly” on October 29, 1864. This ship sailed from La Havre, France carrying individuals from France, Switzerland and surrounding areas.
Upon arriving in the United States, he first settled in Oakley, Macon County, Illinois where he married Mary Catherine Farrow, the daughter of Union Army Lieutenant, Andrew Jackson Farrow. Julius was made a naturalized citizen in Macon County, Illinois, August 12, 1872 by Judge Arthur J. Galagher. He was vouched for his good character by H.W. Fenton and retired Macon County Sheriff, Isaac D. Jennings.
In 1876, Julius and his family moved to Dallas, Texas where he went to work for Phillip H. Cleber and his Market Bakery located at 838 Main St. between Sycamore and Fields Street. Eventually, Julius opened his own bakery known as the Second Avenue Bakery. His sons, under his supervision also learned the bakery trade.
Julius C. Bourquin, nickname Jules, passed away at his residence on the Old Kaufman Road on July 8, 1912 and is laid to rest in Oakland Cemetery.
Julius’ Great-Great Grandchildren still reside in Dallas today.
By David L. Stover
