Greisch, Nicholas John

Other Events:

• Biography: History of Langlade County
• 1900 Census: 1900, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Moved: Abt 1904, Antigo, Langlade, Wisconsin, USA

Notes:

Biography:
NICHOLAS JOHN GREISCH, Antigo Merchant, was born at Appleton, Outagamie County, June 22, 1883, son of Catherine and Fred Greisch. At an early age he left for Milwaukee and Chicago, having completed the graded schools at Appleton. Young Greisch followed the machinist's occupation. Mr. Greisch came to Antigo from Wausau, Marathon County, May 1, 1904. He engaged at once in the retail tea and coffee business which he has followed with success for the past eighteen years. In 1911 Mr. Greisch built the Greisch building on Fifth avenue. Important additions were made to this two story brick structure in 1918. The Greisch building is a lasting monument to the integrity of the subject of this sketch. November 24, 1918, N. J. Greisch married Martha Welnetz, to which union, one child, Mary Elizabeth, was born. Mr. Greisch is a member of the Knights of Columbus and is a member of St. John's congregation. In 1921 he was a member of the Antigo Board of Education. The Greisch business is located at 724 Fifth avenue.
Fred Greisch, father of Nicholas J. Greisch, passed away when his son was two months old. His remains are buried at Appleton. Mrs. Fred Greisch is still living in that city.

1900 Census:
Nocolas Reisdorff48
Katie Reisdorff51
George Greisch21
Elizabeth Greisch19
Nickolas J Greisch16

Nicholas married Welnetz, Martha 24 Nov 1918. Martha died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]