Milwaukee County Wisconsin Genealogy

 History of Milwaukee Biographies

Nearly 4000 biographical sketches of pioneers and citizens
The Western Historical Company, Chicago
A.T. Andreas Proprietor, 1881

 

JOHN SAAR

agent and dealer in real estate, was born in Saarbrueck, GErmany, August 3, 1845. His parents emigrated to this country in 1848, and came to Wisconsin. He grew up and attended school here; in 1863 entered the office fo County Clerk, and remained seven years; was then elected County Clerk, and held that office seven years, and afterwards he was appointed Deputy Clerk for two years; since then he has been engaged in his present business. He belongs to the Masonic Order, I.O.O.F., to the Encampmen, Sons of Hermann, and the Turners.

Source: History of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Western Historical Company, Chicago; A.T. Andreas Proprietor, 1881, pg 1114

 

A. SALISBURY

Assistant Grain Inspector, is a native of Ireland; came to Wisconsin in 1860, and to Milwaukee in 1863. The following year hsa appointed weighman for L.J. Higby, and was afterward foreman for elevator "C." He was appointed Assistant Deputy Inspector in 1865, and since then, for the past fifteen years, has held that position being the oldest inspector here, except Mr. Holland. He has served as school commissioner.

Source: History of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Western Historical Company, Chicago; A.T. Andreas Proprietor, 1881

 

EDWARD SANDERSON

a native of Massachusetts, was born in 1829. He first came to Ohio, thence to Milwaukee in the Spring of 1847, and engaged in the milling business with his brother William. The Sanderson brothers started business in a small mill on the site of the present Phoenix Mills, then a modest establishment with two runs of stone and daily capacity of 150 to 200 barrels per day. William died in 1868, but the business has ever been carried on by Edward Sanderson, in connection with Mr. Isaac Van Schnaick, who constitute the present firm of E. Sanderson & Co. From the modest beginning, the business has been constantly increased till the remodeled Phoenix Mill, perfect in all the modern appliances of the best mills in the world, has now twelve runs of stone and sixty-five rollers, with a working capacity of fourteen hundred barrels daily. The Phoenix Mills when running to the full capacity, consume seven thousand bushels of wheat daily. IN connection with the flouring mill is a large stave factory and cooper's shops. The barrels are all manufactured on the premises from the raw logs.

Mr. Sanderson is the oldest miller and the second largest flour manufacturer in the city. He has acquired a large property and ranks among the sold men of Milwaukee. His enterprise and business energy has kept even pace with the rapid growth of the city and shows no signs of abatement. He has been a member of the Chamber of Commerce from its organization, and has held nearly every important office in its province. He was its Vice President in 1868 and served as President of the Chamber in 1869. He is a man of strong victions, political and otherwise, and will risk time, money and labor, with that perfect abandon which comes from confidence in the success of any undertaking or cause in which he believes sufficiently to engage. He has been one of the leading counsellors and political mangers of the Republican party for the past ten years, and possesses not only confidence of his political co-workers, but the respect of the political foes.

Mr. Sanderson was married in 1856 to MIss Elizabeth Byron of Milwaukee. He has four children living-Harry, Margaret, Elizabeth and Carrie.

Source: History of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Western Historical Company, Chicago; A.T. Andreas Proprietor, 1881, pg. 1149

 

CASPER M. SANGER

is a native of Westphalia, Prussia, and was born August 16, 1836. His parents emigrated to the United States in 1840 and located in Detroit. He learned the trade of manufacturing leather. Coming to Milwaukee in 1862 he engaged in the leather business two years. Associating with John Dahlman he engaged in the manufacture of leather and successfully carried on that business until 1873, when he sold his interest. He has had a large experience in the manufacture of leather and is well and favorably known to the trade throughout the West. He soon after engaged in the lumber business and is the head of the well-known firm of Sanger, Rockwell & Co., and is also interested in the Empire Mills of this city. In 1870 Mr. Sanger was elected to the Common Council and two years later to the State Legislature. IN 1873 he was again elected to the Common Council and in 1876 was chosen Sheriff of this county. At the Republican convention in 1880 he received the nomination for Congress, and after a closely contested campaign was defeated by a small majority, cutting down in a large degree the majority of the previous election. In 1859, Mr. Sanger was united in marriage to Miss Mary Holler, a native of Detroit. They have ten children six sons and four daughters.

Source: History of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Western Historical Company, Chicago; A.T. Andreas Proprietor, 1881, pg 1511

 

A.H. SCHATTENBERG

Secretary of the School Board, is a native of Wisconsin and was born in the City of Milwaukee, January 29, 1853. He grew up, received his education here, studied architecture, and for twelve years followed that profession. In the Spring of 1880 he was elected to his present position as Secretary of the School Board. Mr. Schattenberg was united in marriage October 9, 1880, to Miss Irma Weise; his wife being a native of Thuringia, Germany.

Source: History of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Western Historical Company, Chicago; A.T. Andreas Proprietor, 1881, pg. 532

 

CHRIS SCHIEK

proprietor of beer hall and restaurant, No. 208 Cherry street, is a native of Wisconsin. He first commenced work in Milwaukee in Fred Miller's brewery, where he remained five years. He commenced his present business in 1877, and was married in 1879 to Miss Anna Mayer. He is an active member of the I.O.O. F. Centennial Lodge No. 266.

Source: History of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Western Historical Company, Chicago; A.T. Andreas Proprietor, 1881, pg. 1487

 

VICTOR SCHLITZ

successor to Chas. Schlitz & Co., importers and dealers in wines and liquors, No. 309 Third Street. This business was established in 1868 by Chas. Schlitz. He was succeeded, in 1879, by Victor Schlitz, the present proprietor, who was the former manager. The business extends throughout the Northwestern States and Territories. Three traveling men are employed. Mr. Schlitz was born in 1849, in Hesse-Darmstadt. He came to Milwaukee in 1872.

Source: History of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Western Historical Company, Chicago; A.T. Andreas Proprietor, 1881, pg. 1479

 

GEORGE J. SCHMIDT

George J. Schmidt was born in Prussia, December 3, 1811, a son of George and Gertrude Schmidt. He was married in 1845, in Germany, to Miss Johanna Finkensiepen. Came to America and to Milwaukee in 1848. Built a house on West Water street, and opened a grocery and dry goods store, which he ran for fifteen years. They have three sons and five daughter-George, a member of the firm, married Miss Emma Kitzerow; Bertha, now Mrs Adam Kremers; and Emma, married Hugo Zedler; all the children having been born in Milwaukee.

Source: History of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Western Historical Company, Chicago; A.T. Andreas Proprietor, 1881, p. 1442

 

HENRY SCHMIDT

of the firm of Weis & Schmidt, stoneware manufacturers, No. 750 Second street, a native of Nausau, Germany. He learned this trade with his father, in Prussia. In 1868 he came to Buffalo, N.Y., and in 1869 came to Chicago. In 1870 west to Waupaca, Wisconsin-coming to Milwaukee in 1872. He established this business in 1875. He is a member of the Odd Fellows and Turners Society; married in 1878 to Anna Weis, a native of Milwaukee. They have one daughter. George W. Weis, of this firm, is a native of Saxony. He came to New York City in 1852 and in 1855 to Milwaukee, where he has since lived, except about nine years. He commenced to learn the trade at the age of ten years, and since followed it. He is a member of the Sons of Hermann and Druids. Married in 1854 to Julia Steinhouse, a native of Oldenberg, Germany. They have had four children, three living, one son and two daughters. They lost their son Henry in May, 1880, aged twenty-two years.

Source: History of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Western Historical Company, Chicago; A.T. Andreas Proprietor, 1881, pg. 1509

 

JOHN SCHMIDT

JOHN SCHMIDT, farmer, section 10, was born December 18, 1831, at Bauner, Germany, a son of Michael and Margaretta (Pugter) Schmidt. He settled on his farm in 1850. In 1855 he married Miss Wilhelmina Lujow. They have seven children, as follows: Louis; Annie, married; Paulina, married; and Samuel, John, Emma, Willie, at home.

Source: History of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Western Historical Company, Chicago; A.T. Andreas Proprietor, 1881, pg. 1651

 

WILLIAM SCHMIDT

William Schmidt, a proprietor of saloon at No. 2630 Vliet street, corner Twenty-seventh street; born in Prussia in 1838. He came to Milwaukee in 1864 and has since been engaged in this business. In 1866 he married Miss Bertha Fultman. They have a son and three daughters.

Source: History of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Chicago, The Western Historical Company, 1881, page 1497

 

JOHN V. SCHMITT

JOHN V. SCHMITT, merchant tailor, No. 404 Harmon street, is a native of Prussia. He came to New York City in 1854, thence to Philadelphia, and in 1856 came to Milwaukee, where he has since established his present business.

Source: History of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Western Historical Company, Chicago; A.T. Andreas Proprietor, 1881, pg. 1259

 

MISS ELSABE SCHNOOR

On page 1545 Miss Elsabe SCHNOOR, a native of Kellinghusen, German, is listed as the bride of Thomas J. Iversen. Please see Iversen.

Source: History of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Western Historical Company, Chicago; A.T. Andreas Proprietor, 1881, pg. 1545

 

CHRISTIAN SCHNOR

Christian Schnor, manufacturer of all kinds of cooperage, liquor kegs, brandy casks, gin pipes, etc., No. 162 Hanover street, is a native of Holstein, Germany; born in 1825. He came to Milwaukee in 1850, established his present business in 1853, and at present employs eight men. He has one son and one daughter living in Milwaukee. Mr. Schnor is a member of the Druids, the South Side Turners Society, the South Side Kindergarten, of which he is one of the trustees.

Source: History of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Western Historical Company, Chicago; A.T. Andreas Proprietor, 1881, pg.1532

 

LOUIS B. SCHRAM

LOUIS B. SCHRAM, attorney and counselor at law, is a native of the City of Milwaukee, and was born August 28, 1856. He attended school here and after completing his preliminary education, entered Yale College, where he graduated in the class of 1876. After graduating, he studied law, and entered the Columbia Law School, New York city, graduating in 1879. He was admitted to the bar of the City of New York in May of the same year, and since then has practiced his profession in this city.

Source: History of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Western Historical Company, Chicago; A.T. Andreas Proprietor, 1881, pg. 472

 

FRED SCHROEDER

dealer in groceries and provisions, No. 413 Grove street, was born in Prussia. He came in Milwaukee in 1856, and established his present business in 1878. He was married December 15, 1862, to Miss Mary Jors, a native of Prussia. They have four children living, Lena, Albert, Louisa and Louis. The family are members of St. Peters church.

Source: History of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Western Historical Company, Chicago; A.T. Andreas Proprietor, 1881, pg. 1204

 

JOHN SCHROEDER

John Schroeder Lumber Company, main office and yard at No. 551 River street, corner Martin, and branch offices and yards corner of Fourth avenue and Park, South Side, and No. 3 Dock street, Mill Island, West Side. This company was organized and incorporated as a joint stock company April 15, 1881, and succeeds to the business established by John Schroeder in 1866, corner of River and Martin streets, and which afterward became John Schroeder & Co. in 1880. The West Side yard was established in 1873, and the South Side yard in 1880. The business gives employment to a force of from 75 to 125 persons, and the average annual sale for the past three years has been about 18,000,000 feet. The present members of the company are: John Schroeder, President; Fred. Devere, Vice President; Henry Schroeder, Secretary and Treasurer.

Source: History of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Western Historical Company, Chicago; A.T. Andreas Proprietor, 1881, pg. 1508

 

SCHUCKMANN & SELIGMANN

Schuckmann & Seligmann rectifying distillers, importers and wholesale dealers in wines and liquors, No. 409 Chestnut street. This business was established in 1857, and extends throughout the Northwestern States. Eight men are employed in the store and manufactory; they also employ three traveling men. Mr. Shuckmann came to Milwaukee in 1857, and Mr. Seligmann came in 1867.

Source: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Western Historical Company, Chicago; A.T. Andreas Proprietor, 1881, pg. 1476

 

FRED SCHUEPPERT

baker, at No. 174 Broadway, was born in Baiern, Germany, in 1853. He learned his trade when 16 years of age, and came to Milwaukee in 1873, opening his bakery in 1876. Mr. Schueppert was married, in 1876, to Maggie Rhode. They have two children.

Source: History of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Western Historical Company, Chicago; A.T. Andreas Proprietor, 1881, pg 1215

 

C. SCHUKNECHT

contractor, No. 652 Third street, is a native of Mecklenburg, Germany; born August 11, 1845. In 1857 he came to Milwaukee, and commenced contracting in 1876. He was married in May, 1871, to Miss Frederica Roloof, a native of Milwaukee. They have a son and a daughter, William and Carrie.

Source: History of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Western Historical Company, Chicago; A.T. Andreas Proprietor, 1881, pg. 1531

 

J.M.A. SCHULTHEIS

"Columbia.--A German Catholic weekly, published at No. 415 East Water street, by the 'Catholic Printing Society.' It was established on the first Thursday of January, 1873, J.M.A. Schultheis, present and past editor. This name is in a chapter on newspapers under the heading Religious Journals.

Source: History of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Western Historical Company, Chicago; A.T. Andreas Proprietor, 1881, pg. 636

 

WM. SCHULTZ

proprietor of meat market, No. 322 Fifth street, was born in Westphalia, Prussia; came to Milwaukee in 1857, and has carried on his present business since 1860. He was married last year to Amelia Kretzman, a native of Saxony. They have three daughters.

Source: History of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Western Historical Company, Chicago; A.T. Andreas Proprietor, 1881

 

HENRY SCHUMELL

Patrolman, connected with the South Side Station. He was born in Eden, N.Y. in 1842. He is a son of Dominick and Mary Stallenberg, both natives of Luxemburg, Germany. His father was a blacksmith. They came to this city in 1859. Henry lived with his parents until thirteen years old, when e commenced work on a farm. At the age of seventeen he came to this city and was employed at soap and candle making, at which he worked three years. He then went to Chicago seeking employment; finding none he went to St. Louis; haivng no success there, went to Henry County, Mo., and succeeded in finding employment in a saw-mill. He remained there until the breaking out of the Rebellion, when he succeeded in leaving the State by traveling on horseback nights and hiding daytimes. He returned to this city and worked at his old business; afterward learning the blacksmith trade, at which he worked until joining the force. He married Miss Angeline Weber, May 2, 1864, a native of the town of Franklin. They had eight children; three are dead; three girls and two boys are living. He has been on the force for over seven years.

Source: History of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Western Historical Company, Chicago; A.T. Andreas Proprietor, 1881, pg. 343

 

JOHN SCHUMER

JOHN SCHUMER, deceased, a native of Prussia, was born June 10, 1827. He came to Milwaukee at the age of sixteen years. He was married in 1849 to Miss Theresa Bachmeier, a native of Biron, Germany; she came to Milwaukee in 1847. Mr. Schumer died March 18, 1881. Mrs. Schumer resides at No. 717 Germania street, and has four children living; Lena, Mary, Lizzie and Theresa.

Source: History of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Western Historical Company, Chicago; A.T. Andreas Proprietor, 1881, pg. 1580

 

ERNEST SCHUNK

ERNEST SCHUNK, a sausage-maker and saloon owner, No. 464 National avenue, is a native of Saxony. In 1861 he came to Milwaukee and at once commenced sausage-making, which he still continues. He also owns a saloon. Married Barbara Plonna in 1858. She was born in Saxony. They have five children--one son and four daughters.

Source: History of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Western Historical Company, Chicago; A.T. Andreas Proprietor, 1881, pg. 1497

 

GEORGE SCHUSTER

GEORGE SCHUSTER, saloon and billiard hall, No. 1532 Vliet street, is a native of Germany; came to Milwaukee in 1846; first worked as a laborer; afterwards opened a grocery store, which he continued about sixteen years. In 1865 he opened his saloon. Mr. Schuster was married, in 1846, to Margaret Sung. She was born in Biron, Germany, and died in 1877; aged 54 years; have five daughters.

Source: History of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Western Historical Company, Chicago; A.T. Andreas Proprietor, 1881, pg. 1496

 

SCHUSTER & PITTS

Schuster & Fitts, wholesale dealers in leaf tobacco, No. 277 Water street. This business was established in 1878 at No. 468 East Water street. They afterwards moved to their present location. They carry a full stock of goods, and employ three traveling men. Trade reaches principally the States of Wisconsin, Michigan and Minnesota. Annual business $100,000 and increasing.

GEORGE J. SCHUSTER, a native of Ohio, born in Adams County, at Spring Hill in 1850; a son of John J. and Magdalena (Bruner) Schuster, both natives of Germany, who came to America in 1835, and are still living in Missouri. Mr. Schuster came to Milwaukee in 1872. He was married in February, 1878, to Miss Nora L. Devendorf, of Delavan, Wisconsin, daughter of D.B. Devendorf. They have one daughter.

Source: History of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Western Historical Company, Chicago; A.T. Andreas Proprietor, 1881, pg. 1483

 

CHARLES A. SCHWAMB

CHARLES A. SCHWAMB, real estate, life and fire insurance agent, Notary Public; office No. 173 Reed street; residence No. 336 Clinton street; a native of Germany. He came to America in 1856, and located at Baltimore; also lived several years at Annapolis, Md. In 1866 he came to Milwaukee, and was engaged in the clothing business, in which he remained up to 1876, when he established his present business. Mr. Schwamb was one of the prime movers in opening the South Side Academy, which was afterwards sold to the city, and is now used as a public school.

Source: History of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Western Historical Company, Chicago; A.T. Andreas Proprietor, 1881, pg. 1658

 

GOTTLEIB SCHWEIZER

Proprietor of saloon at No. 441 Third street, was born in Wittenburg, Germany, in 1841. He came to American in 1859; and located at Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, where he engaged in the hotel business until 1861, when he enlisted in the Sixth Regiment, Company C, Wisconsin Volunteers. He re-enlisted in 1864 at Madison, and received his commission as Second Lieutenant of the Forty-fifth Wisconsin, Company H, February 28, 1865. He was mustered out at the close of the war, with the latter regiment in August, 1865, at Madison. He was wounded twice at Antietam and Gettysburg, but was only ten days in hospital through the whole campaign. He was married in 1865 to Miss Louisa Bader. Mr. Schweizer is a member of the Knights of Pythias, I.O.O.F., Sons of Herman, Turnyerein Vorwaerts, and Ancient Order of Workmen.

Source: History of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Western Historical Company, Chicago; A.T. Andreas Proprietor, 1881, pg 1497.

 

S. SCHWENGER

proprietor of meat market at No. 512 Vliet steet, dealer in pork, hams, shoulders, beef and lard. A native of Bohemia, he came to Milwaukee in 1866.

Source: History of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Western Historical Company, Chicago; A.T. Andreas Proprietor, 1881

 

GALEN B. SEAMAN

Galen B. Seaman, collector of Water Rates, is a native of Chemung County, New York, and was born in 1837, attended the Academy, at Alfred, New York, and graduated from Dartmouth College in the class of 1861. He came to Milwaukee the following year, and after completing his law studies with Hon. F. W. Pitkin, now Governor of Colorado, was admitted to the Bar in 1863. He took charge of the Fifth District Public School as Principal, serving for a period of three years. He then entered the United States Revenue service as Accessor of the South Division of the city and county, continuing in that position until the Winterof 1873, when he resigned to take his seat in the Legislature as member of the Assembly from the Eighth District, to which he as elected in the Fall of 1872. In the Spring of 1873 he resumed legal practice, making real estate, law, and abstracts of title a specialty, having secured by purchase a well-known abstracts of William Graham, Esq. In 1863, he married Miss Hattie C. Martin, daughter of the late Hon. Stoddard H. Martin, one of the early and well-known citizens of Milwaukee. She died in 1880, leaving three children, Harry, Lottie, and Sally.

(additional informaton from researcher/see contributors page

Galen Benjamin graduated from Dartmouth college in 1861, practiced law and was an editor. He retired to Daytona Beach, FL in the early 1900's and died in 1932. I believe that his wife's name was Alice Miller

Source: History of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Western Historical Company, Chicago; A.T. Andreas Proprietor, 1881, pg. 419

 

JACOB HENRY SELL

cooper, residence and shop, No. 397 Twelfth street; born in Germany, in 1840. He was educated and learned his trade in his native land. He came to Milwaukee in 1866, and has since worked at his present business. He is an active member of the Sons of Herman.

Source: History of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Western Historical Company, Chicago; A.T. Andreas Proprietor, 1881, pg. 1534

 

ISADOR SENFTENBERG

Isador Senftenberg, proprietor of saloon at No. 172 Ogden street is a native of Germany, born in 1854. He came to Milwaukee in 1880, and purchased the saloon and fixtures which he now occupies coming from Germany to America in 1871, and commenced in the wholesale millinery business in Chicago. In 1877 Mr. Senftenberg was married to Miss Rosalie Brauninger of Manitowoc. He has always been in active business life.

Source: History of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Western Historical Company, Chicago; A.T. Andreas Proprietor, 1881, pg. 1496

 

L.A. SHAKMAN & CO.

Manufacturers and wholesale dealers in ready-made clothing and clothiers' goods, are the immediate successors of the old firm of E. Silverman & Co. The business of the house was begun by Emanuel Silverman, in 1853. At that time he occupied a small wooden store, 12x22 feet in size, on East Water street, where, in connection with a tailoring and retail trade, he did a very moderate wholesale business, commensurate with his means. He remained there five years, increasing his business from year to year. At the end of that time, in 1858, he moved into more commodious quarters in the old Commercial Block, occupying three floors, 20x60 feet, where he did an increased business. In 1866 his business had again outgrown the dimensions of his store, and he moved into the Cramer building, on East Water street, occupying four floors, 20x100 feet in area. Again, in 1873, his increased business required more room, and he removed to the store now occupied by his successors, which has been built especially for him, and is one of the largest and most finely appointed stores for the business in the city. It is located at Nos. 343 and 345 Broadway, is five stories in height, and 40x120 feet in size.

In 1871, L.A. Shakman, son-in-law of Emanuel Silverman, and head of the present house, became an equal partner, and the style of the firm was changed to E. Silverman & Co., his additional capital and business energy giving a new impulse to the already well established business. In 1875, Edward Silverman, son of the senior member of the firm, became a partner, the firm name remaining unchanged. Emanuel Silverman, after a short illness, died, in November, 1878. The business was continued by the surviving partners till January 1, 1881, when Edward Silverman retired, since which time the business has been continued by L.A. Shakman, under the firm name L.A. Shakman & Co.

Source: History of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Western Historical Company, Chicago; A.T. Andreas Proprietor, 1881, pg. 1240

L.A. SHAKMAN is a native of Austria, where he was born May 7, 1843. He came to the United States in 1861, remaining in New York as a clerk, at first for Alexander Brothers, and subsequently for the wholesale dealing and manufacturing firm of Bernheimer Bros. He came to Milwaukee and with the moderate capital he had saved (amounting to about $1900) opened a shoe store in company with his brother, on third, near Chestnut street. Shakman Brothers continued the business together till 1868 or 1869, when the brother retired and he continued the business alone till 1870. The trade had been very successful but close application to business had so impaired Mr. Shakman's health that he was forced to sell out. In 1871 he again embarked in business, becoming a partner in the business of which he is now the head. Mr. Shakman married Miss Henrietta Silverman daughter of the late Emanuel Silverman of Milwaukee, March 10, 1871. They have two sons and three daughters-Clara, aged 10 years; Arthur, aged 9, Ella, aged 7; Willie, aged 5, and Aimie, aged 3.

Source: History of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Western Historical Company, Chicago; A.T. Andreas Proprietor, 1881, pg. 1240) (Louis (Ludwig) Abraham Shakman

EMANUEL SILVERMAN, the founder of the above house, was a native of Bavaria. He came to America without means when a youth, and commenced business as a peddler, in the State of Maine. He followed the business with success for several years, accumulating a capital of $5000. In 1852 he married, in New York, Miss Peppie Adler, sister of David Adler, of Milwaukee, and the following year, at the solicitation of his brother-in-law, Mr. Adler, came to Milwaukee and commenced his business which he followed industriously, honestly and successfully up to the time of his death, which occurred in November, 1878. He left behind the record of blameless lite and the reputation of an honest merchant and an upright citizen. His widow and five children survive.

Source: History of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Western Historical Company, Chicago; A.T. Andreas Proprietor, 1881, pg. 1240

 

PATRICK H. SHAUGHNESSY

Principal, was born in Granville, Milwaukee County, on the 19th of March, 1849. Was educated at the Whitewater Normal School. Commenced teaching in his native town in the fall of 1868, and in September, 1874, began teaching in the public schools of the City of Milwaukee, as assistant in the Ninth District School, where he continued two years. In the Fall of 1876 was appointed assistant in the Thirteenth District School. Was promoted to the first assistant in the Fall of 1877, and January 1, 1878, was appointed Principal of the school which he now has charge of; during which time the enrollment of the school has increased from 243 to 594. His teaching has been entirely in Milwaukee County and city, and for four years in his present school. The Sixth District Primary School includes the first five grades of the eight embraced in the course adopted by the Milwaukee School Board. Each of the eleven teachers in the school has received normal training.

Source: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Western Historical Company, Chicago; A.T. Andreas Proprietor, 1881, pg. 534-535

 

T.G. SHAUGHNESSY

store-keeper, was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in 1853; entered the employ of the Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway in 1868, in the purchasing department; was elected a member of the City Council in August, 1875, to fill a vacancy; was re-elected in 1876 for three years, and again in 1879 for another three years term. January, 1880, was appointed store-keeper at West Milwaukee; has been in the company's employ thirteen years. Resides at No. 264 Jefferson street.

Source: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Western Historical Company, Chicago; A.T. Andreas Proprietor, 1881, pg. 1432

 

HENRY SIEBERS

foreman of the foundry, was born in Poland in 1844; came to America with his parents in 1855, settled in Milwaukee, and has lived there ever since; learned his trade in the Badger Iron Works. He was engaged in the Cream City Works from 1873 till 1875, then when to Minneapolis, Minn., and was two years in the Northwestern Iron Works; then returned to Milwaukee and has been in his present position since 1878.

Source: History of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Western Historical Company, Chicago; A.T. Andreas Proprietor, 1881, pg. 1293

 

LEWIS SILBER

of the firm of Rich & Silber, is a native of Kalish, Poland, born March 28, 1844. He came to New York, direct, September 15, 1859. He began his business career at the age of 16, with a capital of only ten dollars, working through the day, to gain a livelihood, and attending night schools regularly for six months, in order to gain a knowledge of the English language. At the end of this time, having made such progress in his studies as to enable him to speak and read the language of the country, he started out selling goods through Orange County, New York. After three and a half years he had saved, by energy, perseverance and economy, the sum of $500. He then, in 1863, embarked in the dry good business with his brother Moritz Silber, in Patterson, New Jersey. They remained there but one year. In the Spring of 1864 they removed their business to Milwaukee and after two years established a branch store at Waupun, Wisconsin. Mr. Silber went to Waupun to take charge of this business and in 1868 the Milwaukee store was discontinued. The firm there was known as M. Silber & Bros. After doing an active business in Waupun for seven years, and having accumulated sufficient capital Mr. Silber determined to enter a larger field of action, and do a more extensive business. With this end in view, Mr. Lewis Silber withdrew from the firm of M. Silber & Bros, of Waupun, and in August, 1874, returned to Milwaukee and entered into partnership with A.W. Rich. Here the business was increased from $80,000 per annum to $250,000.

In 1866, Mr. Silber joined North Star Lodge, No. 104, I.O.O.F., and has taken an active part in the workings of the order, having passed through all the chairs in the subordinate lodge and encampment,, and after becoming a member of the Grand Lodge and Grand Encampment was elected to the important offices of G.J.W. and G.H.P., and then to the exalted office of Grand Patriarch of the State of Wisconsin. He was for two years in succession the Grand Representative of the Grand Lodge of the Untied States, and is still an earnest and active member of the order. He is also an active member of the Masonic Order, being Senior Warden of Harmony Lodge No. 142, and is C.H. of Kilbourn Chapter, No. 1, R.A.M. He is also a member of the Royal Arcanum B'nai Brith, president of the Free Sons of Israel, and is Grand Treasurer of the Grand Lodge of Knights of Honor. As will be seen Mr. Silber is fraternally disposed, and takes an active part of the workings of the different societies of which he is a member, and that he is highly respected, is shown by the prominent offices which he holds.

January 3, 1872, he was married to Miss Carrie Hyman, daughter of Henry and Louisa Hyman of this city. This union has been blessed with two sons and a daughter. Mr. Silber has won the esteem and confidence of many friends throughout the State, and is one of the popular business men of the city.

Rich & Silber, manufacturers, wholesale and retail dealers in ladies, gents, and children's furnishings and fancy goods. Nos. 103, 105 and 107 Wisconsin street. Business established October 20, 1867, by A.W. Rich, the senior member, in a small store 14x60 feet, employing but one clerk. He first commenced by selling hoop-skirts and corsets only. In two years he commenced to add other lines of ladies' furnishing goods, and August 17, 1874, the store was enlarged and business increased. From 25 to 30 persons were employed, and Lewis Silber was admitted as partner under the firm name of A.W. Rich & Co., which continued to June, 1877, when they again enlarged their store and stock. The firm now employs in their retail department 60 persons, mostly ladies; in the wholesale and manufacturing department, 50 ladies and 3 gentleman. The firm carries a stock ranging from $75,000 to $100,000. The annual sales are from $250,000 to $300,000.

Source: History of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Western Historical Company, Chicago; A.T. Andreas Proprietor, 1881, pg. 1245

Please Note: There recently was a Masonic Sword for sale on eBay that links to this website. The link was posted without permission. To the best of my knowledge there has been no research done as to the authenticity of the sword or its connection to this man.

See also A.W. Rich

 

J.H. SILKMAN

J. H. SILKMAN, dealer in wood and hardwood lumber, car lumber and bill stuff cut to order; yard at the foot of South Water street. This business was established in 1868. Mr. Silkman came to Milwaukee in 1849. He first engaged in the hat and cap business, and afterwards in real estate. The lumber for this establishment is manufactured at Torch Lake, on Grand Traverse Bay, Mich.

Source: History of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Western Historical Company, Chicago; A.T. Andreas Proprietor, 1881, pg. 1508

 

R.H. SIMON

SIMON & YOUNGER
Fire and Marine Insurance Agents, Nos. 78 and 80 Michigan street; business established under the firm name of Hathaway, Hale & Co., in July 1872. It passed through various changes until the Summer of 1879, when it became the firm of Z. Saveland & Co., R. H. Simon and B.H. Younger. Mr. Saveland dying in October, 1880. the Messrs. Simon & Younger, the surviving members, continued the business. THey now represent four companies: The Pennsylvania of Philadelphia; The New Hampshire of Manchester; and the Underwriters' Association of New York; also,l the Hekla of Madison. THe combined assets of these companies are $5,000,000.

R.H. Simon is a native of England. He came to the United States in May, 1858, and has resided in Milwaukee since October, 1871.

Source: History of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Western Historical Company, Chicago; A.T. Andreas Proprietor, 1881, pg. 1110

 

E.B. SIMPSON

E. B. SIMPSON, No. 266 South Water street. lumber commission merchant; deals in lumber, lath, shingles, etc. by the cargo; handles about 4,000,000 feet of lumber annually; business established in 1867. This was the first regular lumber commission house established in the city. E. B. Simpson was born at Burlington Heights, Hamilton, Canada, November 21, 1835; Mr. Simpson came to Milwaukee in 1840 with his parents; his father, John Simpson, was born in England; was a civil engineer by profession ; shortly after coming to Milwaukee he made the first map made of the Territory of Wisconsin, while employed as draughtsman by I. A. Lapham; Mr, Simpson afterwards soldier of the Mexican War, and died at New Orleans. E. B. Simpson commenced in the mercantile business in 1846; in 1849 he went to Green Lake County, and opened a general store; he returned to Milwaukee, and has since been a resident of this city; served as member of the Assembly 1879-80, and was elected to the Senate for 1881-82.

Source: History of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Western Historical Company, Chicago; A.T. Andreas Proprietor, 1881, pg. 1508

 

JOHN SINGENBERGER

Professor of Music at St. Francis' Seminary. He was called to his present position, from his native home in Switzerland, by Dr. Salzmann, in 1873. He was born in Kirchberg, Canton St. Gallen, May 25, 1848, a son of Joseph and Barbara (Baumberger) Singenberger. For eight years he was a student at the college of Feldkirch, Austria, one year at the University at Insbruck, and afterwards one year at the Regensburg University, Bavaria. In 1870, he was Professor of Music at Chur, Switzerland. He is now President of the American Cecelian Society of the United States, embracing a membership of 4,000 in America, the object of which is the cultivation of Catholic church music. August 15, 1873, he was married at St. Francis' to Miss Caroline Baltzer of Chur, Switzerland. They have three daughters and one son-Hanna, aged 7; Joseph, 5; Dora, 3; and Mary, 1 year old.

Source: History of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Western Historical Company, Chicago; A.T. Andreas Proprietor, 1881, pg. 899

 

THOMAS & SIVYER

livery and boarding stable, No. 558 Jackson street, was established by George A. White in 1870. Mr. Sivyer entered into partnership with Mr. White in January, 1875, and in April of the same yar Mr. Thomas bought Mr. White's interest in the business, and the present partnership was formed. In June, 1879, the moved to their present location. The stable is most complete in its appointments, being 50 feet in width by 127 feet deep, and is three stories high, the first floor being occupied by carriages, second by horses, and the third story used as a residence. The stable can accommodate fifty horses. Mr. Thomas is a native of Ohio. Mr. Sivyer of Milwaukee.

Source: History of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Western Historical Company, Chicago; A.T. Andreas Proprietor, 1881, pg. 1436

 

E.H. SIVYER

is a native of Wisconsin. His father came to the State in 1840. Mr. Sivyer has been engaged in his present occupation since the age of thirteen. He enlisted at the first call for troops during the late war in Company A, First Regiment Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, and served four months. Business was established at this location in 1877. Mr. L. Boehme is junior partner in the firm.

Source: History of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Western Historical Company, Chicago; A.T. Andreas Proprietor, 1881, pg. 1230

 

HENRY SIVYER

a native of England, was born in Sussex, in October, 1812. After reaching manhood, he left England with his brother, and sailed for America, April 1, 1835. After reaching this country, they came West, stopping at Rochester, Buffalo and Detroit, and from there, came to Milwaukee, landing here October 27, 1835. They were among the earliest settlers here. He began working at his trade of mason and bricklayer, and was connected with the building business until 1877, a period of forty-two years, a great length of time than any one else in that line in the city. Mr. Sivyer was united in marriage, December 31, 1846, to Miss Elizabeth French, a native of Cornwall, England. They have two daughters-Matilda, now Mrs. Harris, living in Eau Claire, and Ellen, now Mrs. Crandall, living in this city. Residence, No. 383 Van Buren street.

Source: History of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Western Historical Company, Chicago; A.T. Andreas Proprietor, 1881, pg. 1590

 

WILLIAM SIVYER

is a native of England born in the County of Kent, February 27, 1810. After reaching manhood, in 1833, he was united in marriage to Miss Lucy Durant, a native of Suffolk, England. They left England, April 1, 1935, and emigrated to America; came West, stopping at Rochester, Buffalo, and Detroit. They came from Detroit by steamboat, landing in Chicago, June 14 and arrived in Milwaukee, October 27, 1835. He made a claim in Oak Creek, and began working at his trade, brick laying and plastering. Mr. Sivyer laid the first brick ever laid in Milwaukee, which was in a brick chimney for Solomon Juneau. He built for himself and afterwards lived in, the first brick house ever built in Milwaukee. It was located on lot 4, block 21, in the Seventh WArd, and after living in the same for nine years, he pulled it down to make room for larger and better buildings. He carried on the contracting and building business successfully for twenty-five years. Among the many fine buildings erected, may be mentioned the STate Capitol at Madison, which was laid out and started by him. His last contract was for building St. John's Cathedral. When Mr. Sivyer arrived in Chicago on his way here, he had only $14.50, and his success in life is the result of his industry, integrity and good management. Mr. and Mrs. Sivyer have seven children-George, Charles Milwaukee, the first white boy born in Milwaukee, which was on the 4th day of May, 1836; Alfred, William, Leonard, Emma and Ella.

Source: History of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Western Historical Company, Chicago; A.T. Andreas Proprietor, 1881, pg. 1590

 

JAMES SLATER

dealer in all kinds of beef, pork, hams, lard, fish, oysters, game, vegetables, etc. No. 616 Grand avenue. This business was first established on the corner of Third street and Grand avenue in 1860. In 1870 he moved his business to Caswell's Block, and May 1, 1880, he moved to his present location. Mr. Slater was born October 1, 1828, in Leicester, England. He came to American in 1851, and settled in Philadelphia. In 1855, he came to Milwaukee, establishing his business five years later.

Source: History of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Western Historical Company, Chicago; A.T. Andreas Proprietor, 1881

 

C.N. SMITH

Union ticket agent, No. 99 Wisconsin street, is a native of Oneida County, New York born December 17, 1823. He came West to Milwaukee in June 1844, was engaged in auctioneering and selling goods many years, but began railroading in 1864, and has been connected with the Grand Trunk Line sixteen years, representing the interests of that corporation at present. Mr. Smith married Miss Mary J. Gale, from Plattsburg, N.Y., daughter of John Gale. They have one son, Sidney.

Source: History of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Western Historical Company, Chicago; A.T. Andreas Proprietor, 1881, pg. 1405

 

C.P. SOUTHWELL

Dentist, No. 304 Grand avenue, was born in Springfield, Massachusetts, in 1831 and when four years old removed with his parents to Catskill, New York, where his father, a machinist, hoped to find employment. There were many such changes of residence in the lad's early career, as he was successively a denizen of Hudson, N.Y.; Patterson, New Jersey; Hudson, New York; Chicopee Falls, Massachusetts, and Hudson, New York, again where his father remained eventually until his death. His residences seldom exceeded two years in any one of the cities in which he procured employment until his final domiciliation in Hudson. The son learned the trade of a machinist and from the age of 12 years prosecuted his labors with considerable success until 1854, principally in Hudson, acquiring much mechanical aptitude which has been of incalculable services since that time. In the year 1854 the young man came to this city and worked as a machinist for eleven years at the end of that time he removed to Watertown, Wisconsin, where in 1865 he commenced to study dentistry under Dr. Stockwell, and having completed his term went into the practice with considerable success for six years. In the year 1874 he came again to Milwaukee and since that time continued in the city, in the practice of his profession. The doctor is a member of the State Dental Society and of the Odontological Society of Milwaukee.

Source: History of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Western Historical Company, Chicago; A.T. Andreas Proprietor, 1881 pg. 1036

 

GEORGE SPOEHRER

boarding house and saloon, No. 120 Huron street. A native of Germany, born in 1820. He came to Milwaukee in 1859, and established his present business in 1862.

Source: History of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Western Historical Company, Chicago; A.T. Andreas Proprietor, 1881, pg. 1488

 

MRS KATE STAAB

Mrs. Kate Staab, fashionable dress and cloak maker, No. 503 1/2 East Water street. Commenced business in this city in 1873, on Seventh street, with a small stock and capital. In 1876, moved to Fourth street, and later to third street corner of Cedar, where she employed nine ladies. In 1878, commenced with a line of costume for theaters and masquerades, and moved to her present location a year later. Mrs. Staab now employs eleven hands and keeps a full assortment of costumes. She was married to William Staab, in Grafton, Ozaukee County, August, 1869. They have three sons.

Source: History of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Western Historical Company, Chicago; A.T. Andreas Proprietor, 1881, pg. 1277

 

STEINIMAN & CO.

Steinman & Co. (Frederic Schroeder, Henry J. Steinman), South Side yard , between Sixth street and First avenue bridges, Menomonee Valley, Eighth Ward; Fred Schroeder & Co., East and West Side Yard,, Pleasant street, corner North Water street, First Ward; dealers in lumber, lath, shingles, posts, etc. The business was established at the South Side Yard in May, 1872; annual sales about $40,000 Stock principally from manistee and Muskegon, Mich.

HENRY J. STEINMAN, of the firm of Schroeder & Steinman, was born in Milwaukee; has given his attention to the lumber trde exclusively since commencing business.

FREDERICK SCHROEDER was born in St. Louis; came to Milwaukee in 1844; was engaged with his brothers in the lumber business here for seven years before commencing business for himself.

Source: History of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Western Historical Company, Chicago; A.T. Andreas Proprietor, 1881, pg. 1504

 

JACOB STEINMETZ

post-office Granville; born in Kengerhein, Germany, June 25, 1840, a son of Jacob and Elizabeth (Naut) Steinmetz. He came here with his parents in 1843. Mr. Steinmetz was married in 1865 to Miss Ellis, Daughter of Jacob Stockly. They had four children, only one of which, Jacob, born in 1875, is now living. He enlisted in 1862 in the Twenty-ninth Wisocnsin Infantry Volunteers, and served until the close of the war. He is the proprietor of the Granville House, which he is at present running.

Source: History of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Western Historical Company, Chicago; A.T. Andreas Proprietor, 1881, pg 1651

 

MRS. G. STOCKHAUSEN

MRS. G. STOCKHAUSEN, dealer in fancy goods and notions, and manufacturer of woolen goods. No. 289 Third street. Business established May 1, 1880, commencing with a full line of stock and doing a prosperous trade. Mrs. Stockhausen was born December 11, 1856. She came to Milwaukee with her parents June 15, 1869. She was married March 14, 1877, to Gustav Stockhausen. Her maiden name was Rebecca Beminner, daughter of Chas. Beminner. pg. 1277
The following information is from a researcher. The last name is von Stockhausen, her maiden name is Bemiller. She was born December 11, 1858. Her and her parents Charles and Christina (Russ) Bemiller came to Milwaukee in the year 1866. She married Hans Gustav von Stockhausen, March 18th 1878.

 

B. STOCKWELL, Jr.

See Kershaw

 

PETER STRASSBURGER

blacksmith, N. 576 Mitchell street, was born in Milwaukee, July 31, 1846. His parents came to this city in 1842. His father, a mason died February 12, 1857. In 1862, Mr. Strassburger learned his trade and in 1868, commenced business for himself. He enlisted in February, 1864, in the Fourth Wisconsin Calvary, and served two years and four months. He was married in 1868 to Miss Ulricke Wetzel, a native of Prussia. They have three children.

Source: History of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Western Historical Company, Chicago; A.T. Andreas Proprietor, 1881

 

F.W. STREIT

photographic artist, was born in 1842, in the Rhine Province; he studied and practiced photography in the City of Trier, Germany from 1862 to 1865; emigrating then to America, he located in Chicago and practiced the art there until 1874, when he came to Milwaukee and became successor to C.M. Haase in his present studio at No. 320 Third street.

Source: History of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Western Historical Company, Chicago; A.T. Andreas Proprietor, 1881, pg. 1545

 

GEORGE W. STROHMEYER

GEORGE W. STROHMEYER was born February 19, 1854, in Milwaukee; left the German and English Academy at the age of 3; was employed by the German Printing Company as office boy; in 1867 he entered the leather store of R. Suhm & Co. Since 1872 he has been employed by the Milwaukee National Bank, where he at present holds the position of assistant-teller.

Source: History of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Western Historical Company, Chicago; A.T. Andreas Proprietor, 1881, pg. 1658

 

SUELFLOHN & SEEFELD

dealers in carriage hardware, wood work, bent stuff, iron and steel, No. 75 and 77 West Water street. This business was established in 1867 by Alexander Cotzhausen & C. at No. 218 West Water street, and in October of the same year became Suelflohn & Otto. The following Summer, 1868, Mr. Seefeld became a partner in the business when the firm name changed to Suelflohn, Seefeld & Otto, and so continued one year when Mr. Otto sold out to his partners and the firm became as at present, Suelflohn & Seefeld. IN 1870 a move was made from No. 218 to No. 100 West Water street, and from there, in 1876, to their present location. They occupy 50 feet on West Water, run 100 feet to the rear, and their building rises three stories above the basement. There trade is principally throughout the northwest, and their business gives employment to a home force of ten and one traveling salesman, besides Mr. Seefeld, who spends some months of each year on the road.

Source: History of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Western Historical Company, Chicago; A.T. Andreas Proprietor, 1881, pg. 1306

A.F. SUELFLOHN
was born in Prussia, October 11, 1815, and came to American in 1839, direct to Milwaukee. He was variously employed in this city until 1850, when he became a member of the firm of Pritzlaff & C. Three years later he retired from the firm and formed a partnership with Christopher Arnold whom he bought out in 1856, and then continued the business alone until 1860, when he sold out. He was engaged in commission and other business until the Fall of 1867 when as before stated, he succeeded to the business of Alexander Cotzhaussen & C.

Source: History of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Western Historical Company, Chicago; A.T. Andreas Proprietor, 1881, pg. 1307

G.A. SEEFELD
is a native of Prussia, born in 1848 and came to Milwaukee with his parents when two years of age. His business life, with the exception of two years as clerk with John Pritzlaff has been spent in the house of which he is now a junior partner.

Source: History of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Western Historical Company, Chicago; A.T. Andreas Proprietor, 1881, pg. 1307

 

ALANSON SWEET

who became fully as prominent in opposing the Rock River Canal as Byron Kilbourn did on the other side, came to Milwaukee on the 14th day of May, 1835. He was born in Owasco, N.Y., March 12, 1804, and is therefore 77 years of age. He became at once a noted character throughout the State as a shrewd and earnest opposer of the Rock River Canal scheme, and for some time was by far the most popular man in the county now comprising the counties of Milwaukee and Waukesha. "Sweet and Kilbourn" were terms which took the place of all others in designating political parties. Settlers and farmers generally were not favorable to the canal and its supporters, and Mr. Sweet, therefore by his energetic opposition of it, rode on the very crest of popular opinion. But in 1840 Mr. Sweet and Mr. Kilbourn became and ever afterwards remained friends. The meeting and reconciliation is thus recorded in the Sentinel of 1840.

"Alanson Sweet and Byron Kilbourn now work in the same yoke! After seeking, by every means in their power, to overthrow each other--after many unsuccessful attempts by each to get unlimited sway in the county--it was at last determined in a Sabbath conclave in the "Tamarack Swamp," no more to turn the "screw" upon, or tell the truth of, each other, but to embrace and go hand in hand and divide the spoils! Yes! "Dog eats dog" no longer! they heard the story of Kilkenny cats, and they remembered the sequel! Has the union saved them?"

There probably was never a more astonished community than Milwaukee County contained when Alanson Sweet appeared working side by side with Byron Kilbourn for the canal, a scheme which has therefore received his bitterest disposition.

As old settler who knew him well speaks as follows of Mr. Sweet, who now resides at Evanston, Ill. with his son George:
"This gentleman came from Owasco, N.Y., in 1835, settled upon a claim and became a farmer and a speculator generally. He was, by trade, a stone-mason, but I do not think he ever worked at his trade in this city, although he did in Chicago in her infantile years. He is about six feet in height, of a fine physique, speaks slow and distinct, has a large brain, good executive abilities, knows the value of money, and is one of the men who always keep it moving. He built largely in Milwaukee, such as dwellings, stores and vessels, and the first steam elevator was built by him. He also constructed many of the light-houses for the Government, upon the lakes, and the custome house at Mobile, Ala. Mr. Sweet, in his latter years, became involved in law-suits and lost his property, after which he removed to Kansas. The writer was in his employ for several years in his palmy days, and can truly say that he could never wish for a better employer than Alanson Sweet."

Source: History of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Western Historical Company, Chicago; A.T. Andreas Proprietor, 1881

 

THEO. SUNDERMANN

of the firm of Wieland & Sundermann, dealers in all kinds of coal and wood; office and yard at the foot of Washington street; was born in Lippe-Dedmold, Westphalia, Germany, July 1, 1835, and came to Milwaukee in 1854. Having learned the trade of blacksmith in Germany, he worked as journeyman for twelve years and then started business for himself as machine blacksmith, in which work he continued until June 1873, when he established his present business.

Source: History of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Western Historical Company, Chicago; A.T. Andreas Proprietor, 1881, pg. 1317

 

THOMAS SURGES

dealer in groceries and provisions, No. 653 East Water street. Thomas Surges, now deceased, was a native of Prussia. He came to Milwaukee in 1843. In 1850 he commenced business in this line. He died March 18, 1876. The store is now carried on by his wife and son. Miss Mary Surges, the daughter, was married in 1872 to Richard Blankenhord.

Source: History of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Western Historical Company, Chicago; A.T. Andreas Proprietor, 1881

 

REV. ADRIAN SWEERE, S.J.

Rev. Adrian Sweere, director of St. Gall's Boys' and Girls' School, and assistant pastor at St. Gall's Church, was born in Holland, April 26, 1841; spent nine years in private schools and six years in classical study at the Seminary in St. Michael's Gestel; received his theological course in the Seminary at Haram, near Bois-le-Duc, Holland, and was ordained June 15, 1867; came to the United States in September, 1867. His first work as a priest was an assistant pastor at St. Mary's Kan., where he remained three years, was then four years assistant pastor at St. Gall's; was three years Superior at St. Francis's Institution, at Osage Mission, Kan., and spent two years in other missionary labors. Since August, 1880, he has held his present position. He is a thorough educational worker.

Source: History of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Western Historical Company, Chicago; A.T. Andreas Proprietor, 1881, pg. 903