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Steve, There are many names listed this way. I am fairly certain it means the listed passed on and the business is still in the family. There are some names with an additional (Inh. (Owner) + Name) listed.Thanks for that Steve.
The listing must mean that Franz Gulder's widow (witwe) took over the business. I wouldn't think it would list him as a widower (witwer).
Interestingly enough, A.F. Bodecker's widow did the same thing in Denmark. He's a very interesting Swedish/Danish hat maker and seller, btw. Born in Sweden, learnt his trade in Denmark, Germany, and France during the democratic revolutions in Europe during the mid 1800s.
I found a very interesting pdf booklet about him. It's in Danish, so not much point in sharing on the FL.
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