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History of Northern Wisconsin
pub: The Western Historical Company,
     Chicago, 1881


         [page 186]
         
         PETER WERNER, general store, Brillion. Born in Prussia,
       Germany, Aug. 12, 1839. He came to Manitowoc Co., Wis, in 
       1854, locating at Centreville. He acquired his entire edu-
       cation in the English language in eleven evening lessons. 
       When twenty-one years of age he was elected Constable, and 
       has held the office of Town Clerk, Chairman and Justice.
       In 1865 he bought an interest in F. W. OTTO'S mercantile 
       business, but soon afterward he carried on the business 
       alone. He came to Brillion in 1880 and bought out N. KNAUF; 
       was appointed Postmaster the same year. While in Centreville 
       he married Miss FREDERICKA TREBRER. They have seven children
       - LOUISA, HATTIE, CLELIA, ROBERT, JENNIE, ORTO, LYDIA. He
       carries a stock of about $12,000, and does a business of 
       $40,000 a year. His grain interests are large, Brillion 
       being one of the best markets along the road. Mr. WERNER 
       is a member of the I. O. O. F., and attends the Lutheran 
       Church.

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