Bucks County PA Archives Biographies.....Dietz, William G.
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Source: History of Bucks County, Pennsylvania; edited by 
J.H. Battle; A. Warner & Co.; 1887
Richland Township A-M


   WILLIAM G. DIETZ baker, P.O. Quakertown, was born January 
22, 1841, in Baden, Germany, and is a son of John Frederick 
Dietz.  He emigrated to America when 11 years of age and 
came to Philadelphia, where he was reared to manhood by his 
uncle, John Frederick Bixenstein, of whom he learned the 
baker's trade, which he followed for some time before 
beginning business for himself.  In April, 1876, he came to 
this place and after working here one year started in 
business.  He has been ably assisted by his wife, whose 
maiden name was Philopena Grim, born also in Baden.  She 
came to this country when young with her parents, Frederick 
and Christina (Gearing) Grim.  Mr. Dietz began with his 
trade and what little means he had saved during his 
journey-work and has labored hard, working day and night, 
and by their united efforts and the exercise of the economy 
they have built up a remunerative business and own valuable 
property in the borough.  Their children are: John F., 
Charles F., Henry C., Frank G., Wesley W., Samuel G., Joseph 
A., David F., Willie F. and Lena C.   Mr. Dietz is a member 
of the Evangelical church.