JAMES WENZEL, painter, Lancaster; commenced this business in Lancaster, in 1871, beginning with Pravis & Bushnell; in February, 1875, he opened a shop, buying out his employer; he does sign and house painting, and employs two men. Mr. Wenzel was born in Delaware, Feb. 27, 1852, a son of Conrad and Margaret (Weeth) Wenzel, both natives of Germany, who came to the United States in 1847; they moved to Liberty, Grant Co., in 1857, and to Lancaster in 1870. Mr. Wenzel was married in July, 1875, to Miss Alice Orton, daughter of Charles and Mary (Willard) Orton.

This biography generously submitted by Roxanne Munns.