MEYER,   William
                        Lake Charles, LA


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Source: Southwest Louisiana Historical and Biographical by William Henry Perrin
published in 1891; page 174.
Typed by Margaret Rentrop Moore

William Meyer, Lake Charles - William Meyer was born in France, near the River
Rhine, in 1836. 
He is the son of William and Josephine (Leichly) Meyer, of whom mention is made
in the biography of Adolph Meyer.
The subject of this sketch of this sketch received his education in Texas, where
he studied pharmacy, and since beginning business life has conducted a drug
store.  Mr. Meyer served for eleven years as mayor of Lake Charles, and was
recently succeded by his brother, Adolph Meyer. 
Mr. Meyer also for some time has held the office of justice of the peace.  HE is
united in mariage with Miss Emma Mettlerode of Lake Charles.  They are the
parents of two children. Viz: E.W. and Katie.  The family are Catholics.