“The History of Jefferson County, Wisconsin”, published: Chicago:  
Western Historical Company.   1879.


WILLIAM BIEBER, fancy dry-goods merchant; born in Bavaria Nov. 6, 
1828; came to America April 8, 1851; spent a short time in New York 
and Philadelphia; then came to Milwaukee, where he remained about a 
year; came to Watertown in April, 1852.  He was first engaged in the 
brewing business here with his brother Charles, who afterward went to 
St. Louis and died there; carried on the brewery about six months; then 
commenced mercantile business.  Mr. Bieber has served thirteen years as 
a member of the School Board, seven years as School Superintendent, 
six years as School Commissioner and Clerk; he is now serving his 
fourth term as County Supervisor; he was twice elected Alderman.  
Probably no citizen of this city has taken more interest in educational 
matters and other interests of the place than Mr. Bieber.  June 15, 1853, 
he was married to Agatha Strohmenger; she was born in Bavaria May 
12, 1835; they have eight children – Annie (now Mrs. John Matzek, of 
Milwaukee), Charles, William, Jr., Frank, Lena, Laura, Minnie and 
Henry.  Mr. B. is a member of the Turner Society.


Submitted by:  Linda Pingel  (LPingel@worldnet.att.net)