Emil L. Tiede, general merchant,
Littleport, was born in Guttenberg, Clayton County, Ia.,
Jan. 6, 1854, and was a son of William and Henrietta
(Wulff) Tiede, natives of Hamburg, Germany. His father
followed the mercantile business in that country, and in
1853 came to the United States, locating in Guttenberg,
Ia. He remained there three years, then removed to Volga
Township, and established a general store at Elkport
continuing in business there until 1877. Since that time
he has traveled quite extensively, visiting his native
country and many other places of note. He is now a
resident of Dubuque, Ia. The subject of this memoir
received only such education as the common schools
afforded, and practical life in all its stern reality
appeared to him at an early age. In 1875 he engaged in
busienss in East Elkport with A. C. Tiede & Co., and
remained there until 1877, when he removed to Dubuque,
Ia. He established his present store in 1878 in company
with his brother, which partnership continued two years;
since then he has conducted the business alone. He
carries a full stock of goods, valued at $8,000, and has
a thriving trade. On March 4, 1876, Emil L. Tiede and
Josie, daughter of Matthias and Barbara Weiner, were
united in marriage. They have one child— Anna, born
Oct. 20, 1881. Mr. Tiede was appointed Post master in
January, 1881, and still holds the office. He is also
express agent. In politics he is a Republican, and is a
member of I. O. O. F. lodge. source: History of Clayton County, Iowa, 1882, p. 755 |