Biographical Sketch of G. P. Schweitzer, Lafayette County, Missouri >From "History of Lafayette County, Mo., carefully written and compiled from the most authentic official and private sources" St. Louis, Mo. Historical Company, 1881. ********************************************************************** G. P. Schweitzer, shoemaker, postoffice Aullville. Is a native of this state; born in St. Louis, May 9, 1857, where he was reared and educated; attending school until 1869. In 1871, he commenced learning the trade of shoemaker, which he followed in his native city, until November 4, 1880, when he went to Clinton, Henry county, where he remained until January 5, 1881, occupied at his trade. He then came to this county, and locating at Aullville, opened a shop, where by his courtesy and close attention to the wants of his customers, he has succeeded in establishing himself in a lucrative business. His receipts amount to $2000 per year. In February, 1881, he was united in marriage to Miss Lizzie Deganhardt, a native of Alton, Illinois. The nuptials were celebrated at Jerseyville, Illinois. Mr. Schweitzer and wife are both active and consistent 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 (Eisenbarger) Harrell ====================================================================