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Nicholas HEISSERER, son of Anthony and Catherine (HAHN) HEISSERER, was born in Scott County, Mo., December 6, 1850. His parents were both natives of Alsace, and the father was a farmer by occupation. He came to America in 1847, and located in Scott County, Mo., where he followed farming. Two years later he became blind, and the farm was carried on by his sons. Nicholas Heisserer was reared in Scott County, Mo., and in 1868 engaged in the saloon business, which he continued until 1872, when he engaged in business at Commerce, Scott County. In 1884 he engaged in business at
Springfield, and March 2, 1886, he came to this county. While living in Scott County he married Miss Emma GROJEAN, daughter of Constantine and Dora GROJEAN, natives of France. To this marriage were born four sons and two daughters: Mary Bertha, Alexander Lawrence, Dora Matilda, Leo B., Alphonso Theodore and Otto Alonzo. They buried Emanuel Theodore, the second child and first son. Mr. and Mrs. Heisserer are members of St. Mary's German Catholic Church.
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