Jacob Schwind 1827-1881

SCHWIND, TSCHIRGI, DEITZ

Posted By: Cheryl Locher Moonen (email)
Date: 5/9/2016 at 19:08:20

JACOB SCHWIND, Tschirgi & Schwind, brewers, Dubuque; born in Baden, Germany, Feb. 18, 1827; he grew up to a manhood there, and emigrated to America in 1848; he went to Wisconsin and lived in Milwaukee and Oshkosh, and came to Dubuque in August, 1853; the following year, he went in partnership with Mr. Tschirgi, and they engaged in the brewing business, building a brewery where they are now located; it was then covered with hazel brush, and way out of town; they have continued in the business over twenty- six years, and have, one of the largest and best breweries in the State, and do a large business. In 1852, he married Miss Mary Deitz, a native of Bavaria, Germany; they have nine children- Emma, Mary, Josephine, Minnie, Annie, Louise, John, Bennie and Clara.

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