Biography: Winnebago County, Wisconsin: Daniel Mierswa

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History of northern Wisconsin: containing an account of its settlement,
growth, development, and resources, an extensive sketch of its counties,
cities, towns and villages, their improvements, industries, manufactories,
biographical sketches, portraits of prominent men and early settlers, views
of county seats, etc.
Chicago: Western Historical Co., 1881 p. 1155

Daniel Mierswa, general blacksmith, including sawmill work, etc., was born
in Germany Aug. 8, 1828; emigrated to America in August, 1852, and settled
in Oshkosh, Wis., in May, 1855, and began business in company with Mr. John
Newbauer in general blacksmithing, and followed it for thirteen years in
company, then sold his interest and built his present shops and began
business alone.  He was married in Oshkosh Dec. 4, 1860, to Miss Mary
Berhend, who was born in Germany Feb. 20, 1841.  They have eight children-
Lizzie E., Jennie M.D., Daniel T., Jr., Gustav E., Frederick W., Otto R.,
Clara O. and Meta S.