Biographical Sketch of Martin Tiemann, Franklin County, Missouri >From "History of Franklin, Jefferson, Washington, Crawford and Gasconade Counties", Biographical Appendix, Goodspeed Publishing Company, 1888. ********************************************************************** Martin Tiemann, farmer, is a native of Franklin County, Mo., and a son of William and Catherine (Westmeyer) Tiemann. The father was born in Hanover, Germany, in 1806 and in 1834 left his native country and immi- grated to the United States, locating in Warren County, Mo., where he farmed for four years. In 1838 he came to Franklin County, and located in Section 34, Township 44, Range 1, St. John's Township, where he pur- chased eighty acres of William Parks. About 1841 Mr. Tiemann commenced dealing in produce by buying and hauling to St. Louis. This was done in connection with his farming interests. In 1849 he moved to Washing- ton and began merchandising, which he continued until 1874, and then abandoned active business. He sold his store but resided in Washington up to the time of his death, which occurred in 1884. He dealt largely in real estate, besides conducting his large business in Washington. He owned at one time, 334 acres, and property in Washington. He came to that town at a very early day, when there were but three houses, and, when there was but one other merchant there besides himself. His wife was born in Hanover, Germany, in 1809 and died in 1854. Of the three children born to them only two are now living: Elizabeth, wife of Henry Eckelkamp, and Martin (our subject). He was educated in Washington, and was reared on a farm and in the store of his father. February, 1867 he married Miss Annie Marie Brietenbach, who was born in Franklin County, Mo., in 1845 and who is the daughter of John A. Brietenbach. Six children were the result of this union: Annie, William, Frances, Joseph, Benjamin and Maggie. In 1867 Mr. Tiemann settled where he now resides. He is the owner of eighty acres, and also owns about $10,000 worth of real estate in Washington, and is a well respected citizen. He is a Democrat in politics, and he and his family are members of the Catholic Church. ==================================================================== 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: Joe Miller Penny Harrell ====================================================================