Biographical Sketch of Peter Habig, St. Joseph, Buchanan County, MO

>From "History of Buchanan County, Missouri, Published 1881, St. Joseph
Steam Printing Company, Printers, Binders, Etc., St. Joseph, Missouri.
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Peter Habig, manufacturer of stoneware and terra cotta goods.  An 
important industry, is operated by this gentleman.  He is a native
of Germany and was born on May 24, 1836, and was there raised until
he attained his nineteenth year, when he came to America, locating
in St. Louis.  In 1866, he removed to St. Joseph, engaging in the
manufacture of terra cotta in a small way, and has been gaining 
until now he has one of the largest institutions in Northwestern
Missouri.  In sewer and drain pipes he has a very extensive trade.
On March 18, 1866, Miss M. A. Miller became his wife.  She is the
daughter of D. and Mary Miller, pioneers of Andrew County, Missouri.
Her grandfather Miller, in his time, was a prominent politician in
Virginia, and a personal friend of Cabe Jackson.  The Millers are
among the leading families of Virginia.

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