My Genealogy Hound

ALEXANDER WIESER, blacksmith, Potsdam. The subject of this memoir was born in Bavaria, Germany, in the year 1834; his parents, Mathias and Anna Wieser, were born in the same place, and emigrated to America in 1836, landing in New York. They located in Philadelphia, Penn., in which place they remained until 1840, then removed to New York State, from there to Illinois, thence to Missouri, where he entered the army, and soon after died in Benton Barracks, St. Louis, aged 52 years. His mother died in Camden Point, Mo., in 1860, aged 55 years; they were parents of six children, four of whom are living, viz., Frederick, Mary, Valentine and our subject. He learned his trade in Springfield, Ill., and St. Louis, Mo., and followed it in the State of New York. In 1861, he located in Georgetown, and since has been successfully occupied at his trade. He was a sailor for two years, visiting many foreign parts. In 1858, he was married to Mary E. Shaffer, by whom he has had ten children, three of whom are living, viz., John A., George W. and Mary; the rest all died in infancy. He owns a fine farm of 40 acres in Munroe Township, Darke Co., which is in cultivation and well improved. He also owns a residence, shop and 3 acres of ground in the village. His wife is a member of the Brethren in Christ Church, and an-exemplary Christian woman.