Anyone know who this BRIMER belongs to? .... Marjorie ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ---- Dr. Jacob Brimer came to the county [Richland County, Wisconsin] during the year 1850, locating at Orion, where he remained until the fall of 1873, when he removed to Richland Center, and has continued to reside there ever since, in the practice of his profession. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Jacob Brimer, MD, located on section 21, Orion, in the spring of 1850, and as he has given his attention to the practice of medicine since that date, he is now the oldest resident physician in the county. He now resides on section 2, Orion, but has an office at Richland Center where he can be consulted each day. Dr. Brimer is a native of the State of New York, born in Rensselaer county on the 15th day of August, 1815. He was left motherless when but a small child, and he then resided with Elisha Bovee, with whom he removed to Cayuga county and ten years later to Eire county where he helped till the soil. A few years subsequently he removed with the family to Boone Co., Ind. He there prepared himself for the medical profession, and in 1850 came to Wisconsin. He was elected county treasurer in 1852, serving four years, and at various different intervals has held local offices. Dr. Brimer is plain and unassuming in his manners, has a large office practice, and is highly respected. His wife was formerly Elizabeth McMannis. They have reared seven children --- John N, Sarah Ann, William M, Benjamin F, Jacob B, Mary E and Harvey B. Dr. Benjamin F Brimer is a son of Dr. Jacob Brimer and he was born in Boone Co., Ind., Jan 20, 1849. He came with the family to this county, and at an early age commenced the study of medicine with his father as preceptor. He also attended medical lectures at the Bennett College of Chicago, and since 1872 has given his entire attention to his profession. He has principally an office practice and makes a specialty of treating chronic diseases. Dr. Brimer is also interested as partner in the drug business of Dr. J Brimer & Sons. In November, 1878, he married Anna M Humbart. She is a daughter of William Humbart. Dr. Brimer is a member of the Masonic fraternity. J N Brimer, druggist, of the firm of Dr. J Brimer & Sons, was born in Boone Co., Ind., Feb 23, 1841. He came with his parents to Richland county, helped till the soil and for about nine years worked in the Ash creek woolen mills. In 1873 he became a member of the above named firm, and since 1874 has had charge of the business. In October, 1863, he married Anna Miller, daughter of Campbell Miller. They have two daughters --- Edith and Maggie. Mr. Brimer is a member of the IOOF. <A HREF="http://www.rootsweb.com/~wirichla/chap15.htm#dldowns">Richland County, Wisconsin History</A> http://www.rootsweb.com/~wirichla/chap15.htm#dldowns