Effingham County IL Archives Biographies.....Haumesser, George J. L. 1858 - ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/il/ilfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Joy Fisher http://www.genrecords.net/emailregistry/vols/00001.html#0000031 October 20, 2011, 6:45 pm Source: See below Author: Lake City Publishing Co. GEORGE J. L. HAUMESSER, M. D., one of the leading physicians and surgeons of Shumway, Effingham County, was born June 5, 1858, in Peru, Ill., and was the fourth child in a family of three sons and three daughters born unto George and Hellena (Moegling) Haumesser. The father was born in Strasburg, Alsace, April 13, 1823, and remained in his native country with his parents until twenty-three years of age, when he crossed the Atlantic to America to seek a location for his father. He spent three years in the United States, traveling over the country and visiting its principal cities. Sending back a favorable report, his father was preparing to emigrate at once, when he was killed by a falling tree. Subsequently George Haumesser, father of the Doctor, went back to his native land and was married, after which he brought his bride to America. Mr. Haumesser was a mason by trade and followed that business until the autumn of 1870. He first went to St. Louis, but after a short time removed to La Salle, Ill. Subsequently he went to Peru, where he resided for eighteen years. In 1870 he purchased a farm in Fayette County, Ill., hoping to making farmers of his boys, and there remained until his death, which occurred March 4, 1890. The mother of the Doctor was born May 9, 1826, near Strasburg, Alsace, and there acquired her education. She remained with her parents until her marriage and then came to the United States with her husband. She died in Fayette County, Ill., July 18, 1892. Her father was a soldier under Napoleon I. for over thirteen years, and after being disabled served as a gendarme until his death. We now take up the personal history of the Doctor, who remained in Peru with his parents until twelve years of age, attending the public schools. He then went with his father to the farm, where he spent the succeeding six years of his life, during which time he also attended school. At the age of eighteen he began the study of medicine. He went to Keokuk, Iowa, and entered the College of Physicians and Surgeons of that city, from which he was graduated, receiving his diploma on the 1st of March, 1881. He was now fitted to enter the medical profession, and on the 29th of April of the same year opened an office in Shumway, where he has since engaged in the practice of his profession. He has built up a large practice and has gained an enviable reputation. The lady who bears the name of Mrs. Haumesser was in her maidenhood Miss Mary Reis. She was born in Perry County, Mo., July 14, 1864, and when quite small came to this county with her parents, who are still living on a farm about two miles from Shumway. The marriage of the Doctor and his wife was celebrated November 20, 1883, and their union has been blessed with five children, two sons and two daughters living. The first were twins, but one died in infancy. The other, Mary, was born August 16, 1885; Louis was born August 8, 1887; Carrie was born April 16, 1889, and Martha April 26, 1891. In his political views, Dr. Haumesser is a stanch Democrat and takes quite an active part in local politics, in fact is one of the leaders of his party in this county. He is now Coroner of the county. He was first elected to fill a vacancy, and after two years' service was re-elected by the Democratic party in the autumn of 1892. He is also serving as School Director of Banner Township, District 5, and the cause of education finds in him a warm friend. He is now Secretary of the Building and Loan Association, and was president of the same for two years. Socially he is a member of Shumway Camp No. 1233, M. W. A., and himself and wife are members of the Catholic Church. The Doctor is recognized as one of the leading citizens of this community, and has a wide business and social acquaintance. His skill and ability have won him a large practice, and he is considered one of the leading physicians of this part of the county. He is also an honorable, upright man, whose word is as good as his bond. Additional Comments: Extracted from: Portrait and Biographical Record of Effingham, Jasper and Richland Counties Chicago: Lake City Publishing Co. 1893 File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/il/effingham/bios/haumesse1643gbs.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/ilfiles/ File size: 4.8 Kb