This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RMunns7272 Surnames: Semsch Classification: biography Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.wisconsin.counties.lacrosse/2320/mb.ashx Message Board Post: >From "History of La Crosse County, Wisconsin", 1881, p. 791. City of La Crosse J. SEMSCH & BRO., dealers in crockery and glassware; have been in business in La Crosse since January, 1871; in addition to their present business they dealt in groceries up to February, 1880, when they sold out that branch of their business. The firm consists of Joseph and Wenzel Semsch, both born in Austria, and both are unmarried; Joseph came to the United States in May, 1867, and was followed the following June by his father, Joseph, Sr., and the balance of his family; his father is still living in La Crosse. [I am not related to this family and have no further information. I'm posting this as a service and hope it helps!] Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.