RISS, F. X. from the "Biographical History of Pottawattamie County, Iowa"

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F. X. RISS, contractor and builder, No.	410 North Sixth street, 
Council Bluffs, is a native of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  He was born April 
14, 1850, the son of Anthony and Anna Riss, who were of German descent. 
Mr. Riss remained in his native city until he was twelve years old.  At 
that time, having lost his parents when he was quite young, he quitted 
Milwaukee and came to Council Bluffs with his uncle, Joseph Probstle, 
a harness-maker.  With this uncle young Riss learned the trade of 
harness-making, and worked at it three years.  Then he turned his 
attention to the carpenter's trade which was more congenial to his 
taste, and which he has since followed.  He has assisted in the 
erection of many of the houses of Council Bluffs, and, in 1881, he 
commenced contracting and building for himself.  He has owned several 
pieces of property, and selling, as opportunity offered.  His annual 
business averages $5,000.  Mr. Riss is a Republican.

In 1881 Mr. Riss wedded Mary Ryan, who was born March 13, 1859.  By his 
second marriage he has three children, Nellie, Edward and Florence. 
The family are members of the Catholic Church.  He is also a member of 
the Catholic Knights.

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