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HISTORY OF CASS COUNTY ILLINOIS - 1915

Chicago: The S. J. Clarke Publishing Co.

Page 979

WESSEL, JOHN W., who carries on a general blacksmithing and implement business at Beardstown, is one of the substantial men of Cass County, and one who stands well with the public. He was born at Beardstown, March 23, 1880, a son of Fred and Ella (Ivemeyer) Wessel, natives of Germany. The father and mother came to the United States on their wedding trip, and remained here. He was a contractor and builder. A history of the Wessel family is given in this work.

John W. Wessel was educated in the schools of Beardstown, and learned the blacksmithing trade with a man named Hood, for whom he worked six or seven years. He then established himself in a similar business in July, 1902, in partnership with a Mr. Goehrig, which continued until the latter's death, February 16, 1911, when Mr. Wessel bought his interest. He is a very skilled mechanic and has been exceptionally successful along his line. In addition to his business, Mr. Wessel owns his residence at No. 311 W. seventh street, Beardstown.

On May 23, 1901, Mr. Wessel was married at Beardstown, to Elizabeth Davidsmeyer, born in Hanover, Germany, February 17, 1881, a daughter of John and Hannah Davidsmeyer, both of Germany. Mr. and Mrs. Wessel have two children, namely: Verna J. M., born February 2, 1907; and Viola L. E., born June 9, 1909. In politics he is a Democrat, while in religious faith he is a Lutheran. A man of abounding good nature, Mr. Wessel is a welcome addition to any gathering and counts his friends in hosts.


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