Kentucky: A History of the State, Perrin, Battle, Kniffin, 8th ed., 1888,
Jefferson Co.

JOHN KIEFER is a native of Germany and was born March 3, 1849.  He came
to the United States in 1872, and located in Louisville.  Before he left
the "fatherland" he served in the German army under the Crown Prince, and
was a corporal when discharged from service.  When he located in Louisville
he engaged in the grocery business, first running a delivery wagon.  He
filled different positions with different firms until 1875, when he engaged
in the business for himself, which he still carries on, and in which he has
been very successful.  In 1881 he was married to Miss Josephine Weiman, of
New Albany, Indiana.  They have two children: John A. and Herbert G.  Mr.
and Mrs. Kiefer are members of the Protestant Church.

Kiefer Weiman
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Germany

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