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History of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan
The Western Historical Company, Chicago - 1883

Page 339

   JACOB SWARTZ, watchmaker and jeweler, was born in Bavaria,
 Germany, October 25, 1826; was apprenticed to the watchmaker's
 trade, but before completing the term of his apprenticeship,
 he emigrated to America; he reached New Orleans in June, 1842;
 he spent a year in that city, perfecting himself in his trade;
 he then came to Lake Superior; spent on year at Copper Harbor;
 then went to Ontonagon, where he remained till 1867, when he
 came to Eagle Harbor, and engaged in business.  During his
 residence here, he has served three terms as Town Treasurer.
 
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