Biographical Sketch of David Pinger, 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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David Pinger, pork and beef packer, was born in South Germany, March
10, 1831, and is the son of Christian Pinger, who started with his
family, consisting of his wife and ten children, to the United States
in 1833.  After a voyage of six weeks they landed at New Orleans, and
from this place went to Cincinnati, Ohio, where David was raised.  His
father was a butcher by trade, and at this business the son assisted;
at the same time he had a large experience in the office.  In 1852,
he became impressed with the advantages offered by St. Joseph, Missouri
and decided to make it his home.  Here he formed a partnership with his
brother-in-law in the manufacture of soap, candles and lard oil.  After
two years, in connection with this business, they engaged in packing
which they continued until 1865.  At this time Mr. Hauck retired and
Mr. W. Zook and J. C. Waterman became his partners, and continued the
packing business until 1875, when the firm dissolved and Mr. Pinger
has since been engaged in his present business.  From 1865 to 1871,
Mr. Pinger was largely interested in the Colhoun Bank, and in addition
to his stock business he does a large wholesale ice trade.  Mr. Pinger
is a large tax payer of the city.  He was married to Miss Catharine
Hauck, June 12, 1854.  She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio.  They have
three children: Benjamin Franklin, born August 13, 1856; Viola Emilie,
born May 29, 1858; and William Oscar, born November 8, 1860.

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