W. G. Noth Biography >From "History of Davenport and Scott County" Vol. II by Harry E. Downer-S. J. Clarke Publishing Co. 1910 Chicago. Surnames: Noth, Deis. W. G. Noth, who has been the capable incumbent in the office of city treasurer of Davenport since 1906, was born in this city on the 13th of May, 1870, his parents being John and Wlihlemina (Deis) Noth, the former a native of Germany and the latter of Quincy, Illinois. It was late in the '40s that John Noth crossed the Atlantic to the United States, locating in Quincy, Illinois, while in 1869 he accompanied his father, George W. Noth, to Davenport, Iowa. The latter here established Noth's Brewery and thus became on of the pioneer representatives of brewing interests in this part of the state. John Noth, who had been in charge of the brewery, abandoned that line of activity after his father's demise and turned his attention to the grain business, with which he is still successfully identified. He is highly respected as a prosperous man and substantial citizen and both he and his wife are well known and esteemed throughout Davenport, having now resided here for a period of fo! rty years. W. G. Noth, who was the eldest in a family of six children, supplemented his preliminary education by a course in the Davenport high school. After putting aside his text books he entered the service of the Citizens National Bank and continued with that financial institution for eight years. He was then make deputy county treasurer and capably served in that served in that position for four years, after which he was elected to office of county clerk, discharging the duties devolving upon him in that connection for two years. In 1906 he was elected city treasurer and still remains in that position, proving by his able administration of the affairs of the office that the confidence and trust reposed in him by his constituents was not misplaced. He is a popular and unassuming young man and has won an extensive circle of warm friends in the city where his entire life has been spent. ~~~~~~*~~~~~~ Elaine Rathmann ACC Scott Co, IA USGenWeb Project List Adm: *IA-CIVIL-WAR *IA-DANES