Gaston, Joseph. "The Centennial History of Oregon, 1811-1912." Vol. 4. Chicago, Clarke Publishing Co., 1912. p. 722. HENRY ALBERS Along the line of constructive effort Henry Albers has directed his labors and through the development of one of the important productive industries of Portland has come to be recognized as a leading business man of the city, being now president of the Albers Brothers Milling Company. He was born at Lingen in the province of Hanover, Germany, April 13, 1866. His father, Hermann Albers, was a grain merchant at that place and in 1895 came to American, settling at Portland. He was taken ill when en route, so that he did not engage in business here and his death occurred in this city in 1896. He was accompanied by his family of five sons and one daughter: Bernard, who for a short time engaged in the grocery business and then established the Albers Brothers Milling Company, of which he was president until his death in 1908; Henry and William, both of Portland; George, of Seattle; Frank, of San Francisco; and Mrs. Frank Terheyden, of this city. The mother, whose maiden name was Theresa Voss, had died in Lingen about 1878. Henry Albers was educated in the public schools of his native city to the age of fifteen years, when he began learning the flour milling business, in which he has since been engaged. Coming to America in 1891, he was associated with his brother Bernard and with Thomas Schneider in establishing in May, 1895, a cereal mill across the street from their present location. The business was organized as the Albers-Schneider Milling Company. After three years they removed to their present site and a short time subsequent the Albers brothers purchased the interest of Mr. Schneider. In 1901 George, Frank and William Albers, who had been in the employ of the company since its inception, became members of the firm, which was then reorganized under the name of the Albers Brothers Milling Company. Bernard Albers died in 1908, at which time Henry Albers became president. The other officers are William Albers, vice president; George Albers, secretary; Frank Albers, treasurer; and Joseph Demming, together with the other officers, a director. They began the enterprise on a small scale, having a little mill that Henry Albers operated alone, Bernard Albers attending to the office and business. Three years later they purchased a new mill, which they installed with modern machinery in order to meet the increase in business. In 1902 their plant was destroyed by fire and their present building was erected for them. In 1900 they leased a mill in Seattle, of which George Albers has charge, thus extending the scope of their activities. In 1902 they purchased the mill at Seattle and also one in Tacoma, of which Frank Albers had charge until 1909 and which they are still operating. In January, 1909, they purchased a mill in San Francisco, which is operated under the name of the Del Monta Milling Company, now the Albers Brothers Milling Company, and Frank Albers went to that city to assume the management there. They likewise have a branch store in Oakland and they own a dock in Portland, known as the Albers Docks Nos. 1, 2 and 3, covering six hundred feet. Since 1902 they have given their attention principally to the manufacture of cereals, their principal brands being Violet Oats, Pearls of Wheat, Columbia Oats, Columbia Wheat, Violet Wheat and many other package cereals as well as all kinds of grain products. Their Peacock buckwheat flour is one of the most successful. They are now erecting a new plant at Front and Lovejoy streets, which will have one thousand feet of water front and the building will be six stories in height. This will be the largest enterprise of the kind on the Pacific coast. Two hundred and fifty workmen are employed and the business is continually growing along healthful, substantial lines. Mr. Albers is a member of the Chamber of Commerce and the Commercial Club and is interested in all the projects and plans of those organizations for the development and improvement of Portland and for the exploitation of its resources. He also holds membership in the Rotary Club, in the Elks lodge and with the Knights of Columbus and is a member of the Roman Catholic church. He gives his political support to the republican party but has never been an office seeker. In 1901 he paid a visit to his birthplace and made a trip throughout Europe and he plans to spend more time in travel. Of plain, unassuming manner, pleasant and courteous, his social qualities and genuine worth are widely recognized and have made him popular with a large circle of friends. His business ability has placed him at the head of the most prominent milling company of the northwest, the success of which is attributed in no small degree to his efforts, for he has been connected therewith since the inception of the business. Transcriber's additional notes: This same biography is also found in: "Portland, Oregon; It's History and Builders" Author: Joseph Gaston; 1911 The S. J. Clarke Publishing Co.; Chicago - Portland Vol. 3 Page 185 "Men of Oregon" Published by: The Chamber of Commerce Bulletin Portland, Oregon; 1911 ALBERS BROTHERS, Cereal Manufacturers. Came to Oregon in October, 1891, started in business in 1893, and in the milling business on June 1, 1895. Now largest concern of its kind on the Pacific Coast. Mills located at San Francisco, Portland, Seattle and Tacoma. Albers, Henry; Born at Lingen, Germany, April 13, 1866 Albers, William; Born at Lingen, Germany, December 29, 1869 Albers, George; Born at Lingen, Germany, March 12, 1872 Albers, Frank; Born at Lingen, Germany, December 15, 1874 ******************* Submitted to the Oregon Bios. Project in January 2006 by Diana Smith. Submitter has no additional information about the person(s) or family mentioned above.