Joseph Schemmel

SCHEMMEL, VENTE

Posted By: Cheryl Moonen (email)
Date: 1/13/2014 at 15:59:44

JOSEPH SCHEMMEL, farmer, Sec.5 ; P.O.New Vienna;born Dec. 8, 1826, in Prussia; in 1833, came to Baltimore, Md. with his parents, thence to Mercer Co., Ohio; in 1839, he removed to Hamilton Co., Ohio; in 1846, he came to Dubuque Co., he is the owner of the New Vienna Woolen Mills, which he is now overhauling and putting it in good running order; he also owns 153 acres of land, and fifteen
lots in New Vienna. Is a Notary Public, auctioneer, Secretary of the School Boars,and has been Assessor. Married Lesatte Vente Aug. 17, 1853; she was born in Oldenburg, Germany; have ten children,seven sons and three daughters. Catholic. “The History of Dubuque County" http://members.tripod.com/~Doreen_3/DBBIOAB.htm