The Pieper Family

Frank Pieper b. 1832

What the record says

• Born in Prussia 1832.
• Learned carpentry there.
• Emigrated to America 1854 with his brother William (now deceased), sailing on the vessel 'Albert' from Bremen to New Orleans, then up the Mississippi to Fort Madison.
• Joined the Atlee saw and lumber mill when established in 1855 and was connected with it 47 years, latterly foreman of the machinery department.
• Lost three fingers from left hand and one from right hand at the saw.
• Now retired.
• Owns a 235-acre farm in Cedar township, a home at 1904 Division St., ten acres in Madison township, and three tenement houses and four lots on block No. 8 in Fort Madison.
• Member of the Old Settlers' Association.
• Family in Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
• Married Lizzie Jaeger 1857.
• Parents of ten children, six living.

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