Biographical Sketch of John C. Wildberger, St. Joseph, Buchanan County, MO >From "History of Buchanan County, Missouri, Published 1881, St. Joseph Steam Printing Company, Printers, Binders, Etc., St. Joseph, Missouri. ********************************************************************** John C. Wildberger, proprietor of the Platte River House, at Riverton was born June 17, 1851, in Switzerland, and was brought to the United States by his parents, when about eighteen months old. They settled at St. Joseph, Missouri where John was reared, receiving the benefits of an education. He learned the harness-maker's trade, and worked at it five years, and then entered a wholesale liquor house, where he remained five years. He opened the Platte River House in October, 1880. The building is new and well fitted. He has a bar in connec- tion with it, and a well assorted stock of groceries. He was married April 19, 1877, to Miss Mary Wieman, a native of St. Louis, Missouri born August 12, 1855. They have two children, Edward and Henry. They are members of the Swiss Benefit Association. ==================================================================== 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 ====================================================================