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Born in Austria in 1847. Ferdinand was the youngest of six children. His parents died when he was young and much of his youth was spent living with whomever his wealthy relatives could find to take him. His turbulent childhood created and hardworking and driven man who made his way to Virginia City, Nevada during the height of the Comstock Rush. He married and had two children and worked in a hardware store. After years of hard work, he bought the store and expanded it to include a gas station and auto repair shop. He became a successful husband, father, businessman and community leader. In his later life he traveled extensively throughout the world.