Centennial Souvenir Program, 1954
    Families of O'Fallon: Andrew Molles

MOLLES WAGON SHOP

     Andrew Molles, a wagon maker, came to O'Fallon in 1868 and started a business on East State Street which he conducted for many years. He was born in Flums, Canton St. Gail, Switzerland on February 25, 1840 and came with his parents, Ambrosius and Mary Molles to this country in 1848. The public schools of Belleville furnished his education. After leaving school he learned the wagon making trade and worked at this employment until he enlisted in 1860 in the Civil War--Company B, 12th Missouri Infantry. He served until 1864 when he was given his honorable discharge. He returned to Belleville and worked there until 1868 when he came to O'Fallon. He continued in his trade in O'Fallon until 1923 when he retired.