History of northern Wisconsin: Daniel Mierswa, general blacksmith, including sawmill work, etc., was born in Germany Aug. 8, 1828; emigrated to America in August 1852, and settled in Oshkosh, Wis., in May 1855, he began business in company with Mr. John Newbauer in general blacksmithing, and followed it for thirteen years in company, then sold his interest and built his present shops and began business alone. He was married in Oshkosh Dec. 4, 1860, to Miss Mary Berhend, who was born in Germany Feb. 20, 1841. They have eight children- Lizzie E., Jennie M.D., Daniel T., Jr., Gustav E., Frederick W., Otto R., Clara O. and Meta S. Mr. Mierswa was well and favorably known in this city, especially in German circles. He was born in Prussia, Germany on August 8 1828 and was 67 years of age. He came to this country in 1852 and after a few weeks residence in New York , he removed to New Jersey and then to St. Louis, Mo, where he resided for about two years. In 1855 he came to Oshkosh where he had since lived and engaged in the blacksmithing business. He remain in this business until 1892, when he retired from all active pursuits. In 1860 he was married to Miss Marie Behrend. A wife and eight children survive the deceased.
History of northern Wisconsin: Daniel Mierswa, general blacksmith, including sawmill work, etc., was born in Germany Aug. 8, 1828; emigrated to America in August 1852, and settled in Oshkosh, Wis., in May 1855, he began business in company with Mr. John Newbauer in general blacksmithing, and followed it for thirteen years in company, then sold his interest and built his present shops and began business alone. He was married in Oshkosh Dec. 4, 1860, to Miss Mary Berhend, who was born in Germany Feb. 20, 1841. They have eight children- Lizzie E., Jennie M.D., Daniel T., Jr., Gustav E., Frederick W., Otto R., Clara O. and Meta S. Mr. Mierswa was well and favorably known in this city, especially in German circles. He was born in Prussia, Germany on August 8 1828 and was 67 years of age. He came to this country in 1852 and after a few weeks residence in New York , he removed to New Jersey and then to St. Louis, Mo, where he resided for about two years. In 1855 he came to Oshkosh where he had since lived and engaged in the blacksmithing business. He remain in this business until 1892, when he retired from all active pursuits. In 1860 he was married to Miss Marie Behrend. A wife and eight children survive the deceased.
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