Bio of Schermuly, John (b.1844) Wabasha Co., MN
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This bio comes from "HISTORY OF WABASHA COUNTY" 1884.
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of the bios on her pages.

Schermuly, John, native of Germany, was born in Mengerskerchen, May 6,
1844, of German parents. His education was obtained in a common school of
his native country. His youth was spent at home, and was employed most of
the time as a painter. About the age of twenty-three he moved to America,
visited Chicago, St. Paul, Stillwater and Redwing respectively, and
finally settled at Wabasha, in 1869, where he commenced in the pop factory
business, and continued in same till 1875 with good success. He then
engaged in the restaurant business, and has followed same ever since. Mr.
Schermuly fought in the Austrian army during the war with Prussia, in
1866, and was sergeant of 4th company in the 1st regiment of the Duke of
Nassau. He is a member of the Odd-Fellows and Freemason societies of this
city, and also of the Turn-Verein. He was married in 1868, to Fannie
Eberwine. They are the parents of nine children, five of whom are living.
His present circumstances are fair.
Contact Fellow Genealogist: Elizabeth Karon
Webmaster's Comment: Elizabeth hails from Bundaberg, Australia. I believe
I must give her the award for writing from the farthest distance from
Wabasha County!