George C. Meyer

As printed in 1904

GEORGE C. MEYER.

George C. Meyer, who, through building operations, has been identified with the improvement of Sioux City for many years, but is now living a retired life, was born in Hanover, Germany, on the 3d of June, 1826. His parents were Barthel and Mary (Schlichting) Meyer. The former was a farmer by occupation and died in 1866, at the age of sixty-six years, while his wife survived him until 1871. In the public schools of the fatherland George 0. Mever obtained his education and when fifteen years of age he began preparation for life's practical business cares by learning the carpenter's trade. He was a young man of twenty-three years when in 1849 he crossed the Atlantic to the new world. For five years he remained in New York city, working at his trade in a piano factory, and then sought a home in the west. Coming to Iowa he settled at Dubuque, where he lived until 1866, when recognizing the possibilities and business opportunities of the northwestern part of the state, he drove across the country to Sioux City with an ox team, arriving on the 8th of November, 1866. Here he began working at the carpenter's trade and he also bought some land, on which he built several houses that he rented. The first house which he erected was built of cottonwood lumber. In 1891 he erected his new residence, Avhich is a comfortable home at Morningside. For many years he was actively identified with building operations, carrying on his work as a contractor until 1888, since which time he has lived retired. He took an active part in the building of the First German Lutheran church of Sioux City, and many other substantial structures here stand as evidence of his skill and handiwork in the line of his chosen trade.

In December, 1859, occurred the marriage of Mr. Meyer and Miss Louise Marie Brunst, a daughter of Frederick and Mary Brunst. She was born September 11, 1827, in Germany, and came to the United States in 1856. Her mother had previously died in Germany and her father's death occurred in Dubuque, Iowa, in 1862. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Meyer have been born three children: Mary F. C, who is the wife of M. S. Reeves, of Sioux City; William T., a photographer living at home, and Henry August, who is engaged in the grocery business in this city.

Mr. Meyer has always given his political allegiance to the Republican party since its organization, but has never sought or desired office, preferring that his time and attention should be devoted to his business interests. He

As printed in Past and present of Sioux City and Woodbury County, Iowa (1904). See the original pages. Wording is the original; obvious scanning errors have been corrected, and a few may remain.