Biographical Sketch of C. Niemann, 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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C. Niemann, is a native of Prussia, Germany, and was there reared,
educated, and learned the cabinet making trade.  In 1852, he came to
the United States, locating in Cincinnati, Ohio, where he worked at
his trade for three years, after which he came to Quincy, Illinois,
engaging in the manufacture of furniture, and for a time, did a large
and lucrative business.  Unfortunately, his factory was burned, which
proved a serious loss financially.  In 1866, he came to St. Joseph, 
and for five years was the junior member of L. Hax & Co., and since
has been superintendent.  He is an artist in all departments of the
furniture trade, a close observer, and a skilled manager.  Mr. Niemann
is a member of the Catholic Church, and the German Catholic Benevolent
Society.

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