Biographical Sketch of Desire Marechal, 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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Desire Marechal, of the firm of Marechal & Son, proprietors of the
Valley commission house, and dealers in baled hay, corn, oats, etc.
is a native of France, and was born November 13, 1826.  He was there
raised and educated, and served an apprenticeship to the brick and
stone mason trade.  In 1857, he came to America, and for a time was
a resident of Wisconsin and Illinois, locating in St. Joseph in 1863.
After a short sojourn he went to Montgomery County, engaging in trade
for a time, when he again became a resident of St. Joseph.  For a time
he operated a feed mill on Frederick Avenue, previous to engaging in
his present business.  He is a worthy and honorable citizen.  He was
married, July 8, 1848, to Miss Ernestine Rusel.  They have a family
of four children: Emeiale, Elish, Sarah and Theophelis.  Himself and
family are closely identified with the Baptist Church.

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