This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: LIERMAN,NELL,TESCH,FISCHER,WAGNER Classification: Biography Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/gFC.2ACI/1435 Message Board Post: Need someone to look up the following, in The History of Dunn County-published 1925: Author: Curtiss-Wedge-Franklin Publisher: Minneapolis, HC Cooper Jr. & Co. William Lierman - page 606 Benjamin C. Lierman - page 805 Charles Lierman - page 804-5 Would really appreciate copies of these sketches. Thank you.

Page 606 - William F. A. Lierman, who is engaged in farming in Section 31, town of Menomonie, has spent many active years in the two industries which have had most to do with the development and civilization of Dunn County, lumbering and farming. He was born in Jorssbenz, province of Pommern, Germany, Aug. 8, 1855 and grew to manhood in his native land, where he was engaged in farm labor until arriving at the age of 23 years. Then in 1883 he came to the United States, landing at Baltimore, whence he came west to the town of Waterloo, Jefferson County, Wis. There, however, he remained but a short time, having Menomonie as his ultimate destination, which place he reached soon afterwards. Hence he entered in the employ of The Knapp, Stout & Co. company with whom he remained subsequently for nearly 20 years, or until the company ceased operations in this locality. During the first seven winters he worked in the woods, and at other times in and about the mills, the last few years as a foreman in the rafting shop. It was in April, 1903 that Mr. Lierman turned from lumbering to farming, buying 80 acres of land in Section 8, town of Red Cedar, which place, however, he kept for only three years, at the end of that time selling it to his son Otto, and at the same time he purchased his present farm of 38 acres in Section 31, town of Menomonie. This is a small farm but well improved, Mr. Lierman having erected some new buildings and put the remaining old ones into good condition. He is a stockholder in the Hudson Road Creamery. Mr. Lierman was married Oct. 14, 1881, before he left his native land, to Anna Holzhueter, who was born in Germany, Aug. 5, 1859, daughter of Frederick and Fredericka (Paulzine) Lierman. He and his wife have had eight children, five of whom died in infancy. The three living are: Otto, born Jan 16, 1885; Louise, born March 19, 1887; and Carl, born Oct. 23, 1895. Otto married Mary Eckert, who died April 12, 1924, leaving five children, Martin, Agnes, Milton, Grace and Esther. Louise, who is now Mrs Edward Steinke of the town of Weston, has one child, Herbert. Carl is working of the home farm. Mr. Lierman and family are members of the St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Menomonie. ----- Original Message ----- From: <b1316@qwics.com> To: <WIDUNN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2003 6:58 PM Subject: [DUNN] LIERMAN/LIERMANN-Biographical sketch > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Surnames: LIERMAN,NELL,TESCH,FISCHER,WAGNER > Classification: Biography > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/gFC.2ACI/1435 > > Message Board Post: > > Need someone to look up the following, in The History of Dunn County-published 1925: Author: Curtiss-Wedge-Franklin > Publisher: Minneapolis, HC Cooper Jr. & Co. > > William Lierman - page 606 > Benjamin C. Lierman - page 805 > Charles Lierman - page 804-5 > > Would really appreciate copies of these sketches. > Thank you. > > > > > ==== WIDUNN Mailing List ==== > Visit the Dunn County Genealogy web site: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~widunn/ > >

page 804-805 Charles F. A. Liermann, who was for many years an active farmer in the town of Lucas, was born in Milwaukee, Sept. 27, 1862. He was three years of age when he came to Dunn County with his parents, who settled in the town of Lucas, three and a half miles southeast of Knapp. Their land was wild, but in time they developed a good farm. There the subject of the sketch was reared, and in course of time began farming for himself, developing one of the best farms in the town of Lucas. He had erected a good set of buildings, lighted with electricity and provided with running water, and was known as one of the substantial farmers and reliable citizens of his town. Active in local politics, as a Republican, he served in various offices and he and his family were prominent members of the German Methodist Episcopal Church. On Aug. 21, 1886, Mr. Liermann was united in marriage in Menomonie, with Ernestine F. Wagner, who was born in Germany, daughter of Herman and Ernestine Wagner. She survives her husband and is still living on the old farm, which is managed by her son, Richard. Mr. Liermann having passed away May 21, 1923. The children of Mr. and Mrs. Liermann were as follows: Benjamin C, who is manager of the Prichard store in Knapp; Arthur, who died in infancy; Alfred, now residing in St. Paul; Leo, who resides in Menomonie; Millie, who married Fred J. L. Wolbert; Saide, who died; Martin G., also deceased; Melissa, who is the wife of Benjamin Metlling of Menomonie and Richard, who, as already mentioned, is operating the home farm for his mother. Martin G., had a World War record. He went into the U. S. service, becoming a member of Co. H. 128th Infantry. He advanced in rank from private to second lieutenant; went overseas and served 18 months in an officers' training camp in France as platoon sergeant, training men and taking them to the front, and was gassed while in service. Sent home with the rank of second lieutenant, he was discharged in May, 1919, and as the result of being gassed, died at home May 13, 1923, one of the heroes of the war who gave his life for his country, and whose names deserve to be held in perpetual remembrance. ----- Original Message ----- From: <b1316@qwics.com> To: <WIDUNN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2003 6:58 PM Subject: [DUNN] LIERMAN/LIERMANN-Biographical sketch > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Surnames: LIERMAN,NELL,TESCH,FISCHER,WAGNER > Classification: Biography > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/gFC.2ACI/1435 > > Message Board Post: > > Need someone to look up the following, in The History of Dunn County-published 1925: Author: Curtiss-Wedge-Franklin > Publisher: Minneapolis, HC Cooper Jr. & Co. > > William Lierman - page 606 > Benjamin C. Lierman - page 805 > Charles Lierman - page 804-5 > > Would really appreciate copies of these sketches. > Thank you. > > > > > ==== WIDUNN Mailing List ==== > Visit the Dunn County Genealogy web site: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~widunn/ > >

Page 805: Benjamin C. Liermann, manager of the Prichard store in Knapp, was born on a farm in the town of Lucas, July 16, 1887, son of Charles F. A. and Ernestine (Wagner) Liermann. In his boyhood he attended rural school and subsequently was a pupil for two years in the Knapp High School, having to walk the three miles there and back daily. During the winters of 1906-07, 1907-08 and 1908-09 he worked in the woods, the summers during the same period being in work on the home farm. After that he became connected with the mercantile business as clerk in the Farmers Cooperative store in Knapp, being thus employed for a year, after which he worked for a while in the store of the Austin Mercantile Co. of Knapp. In the spring of 1910 he entered the employ of Mrs. Peter L. Prichard as manager of her store, remaining as such until May, 1913, when he temporarily left that service and went to Montak, Mont., where he was clerk for a year in the hotel of F. C. Brooks. While there, on Sept. 6, 1913, he was united in marriage with Frances Emma Brooks, daughter of his employer, and who was born in Janesville, Wis., Feb. 20, 1891. In the spring of 1914 Mr. Lierman returned to Knapp, Wis., with his wife and reentered the employ of Mrs. Prichard as manager of her business, and he has since remained as such. He built a comfortable residence in the village, where he and his wife enjoyed a happy home life until her lamented death on Dec. 19, 1921. They were the parents of three children; Alice L., born June 4, 1914; Ernestine F., born March 9, 1916 and Emma F., born Dec 12, 1921. Mr. Liermann is a Republican in politics; he has served Knapp as a member of its council for three years and was formerly a member of the school boards. Fraternally a Mason, he belongs to J. H. Knapp Lodge No. 238 and Chapter No. 53, R. A. M. in Menomonie. In the lodge he served as warden and was elected master but resigned. He and his wife were both members of the Eastern Star Chapter (Valley Chapter No. 230) in Knapp, Mrs. Liermann being its marshall at the time of her death. Both were active in the Methodist Episcopal Church in Knapp, he being for years a member of the choir and now a trustee. ----- Original Message ----- From: <b1316@qwics.com> To: <WIDUNN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2003 6:58 PM Subject: [DUNN] LIERMAN/LIERMANN-Biographical sketch > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Surnames: LIERMAN,NELL,TESCH,FISCHER,WAGNER > Classification: Biography > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/gFC.2ACI/1435 > > Message Board Post: > > Need someone to look up the following, in The History of Dunn County-published 1925: Author: Curtiss-Wedge-Franklin > Publisher: Minneapolis, HC Cooper Jr. & Co. > > William Lierman - page 606 > Benjamin C. Lierman - page 805 > Charles Lierman - page 804-5 > > Would really appreciate copies of these sketches. > Thank you. > > > > > ==== WIDUNN Mailing List ==== > Visit the Dunn County Genealogy web site: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~widunn/ > >