Biographical Sketch of Joseph Hermann, St. Joseph, Buchanan County, MO >From "History of Buchanan County, Missouri, Published 1881, St. Joseph Steam Printing Company, Printers, Binders, Etc., St. Joseph, Missouri. ********************************************************************** Joseph Hermann, brick manufacturer, was born in Baden, Germany, March 10, 1842, and in 1857, came to America with his parents, the family taking up their abode in St. Joseph, where our subject has since been a constant resident, with the exception of a few years spent in the far West. He here learned the brick making trade, which he has given his entire attention. He has been closely identified with the building interests of the city, furn- ishing the brick for many of its substantial structures. In this important branch of industry, he is numbered among the largest manufacturers in the northwest. He was married in 1867, to Mary Weidberger. By this union they have three children: Emma, Phena and Eliza. He is a member of the German Benevolent Society. ==================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Penny Harrell ====================================================================