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


WILLIAM BITTNER, butcher and proprietor of meat market; born in 
the town of Milwaukee, Wis., April 22, 1847; lived in Milwaukee until 
he came to Watertown in 1865.  July 2, 1871, he married Bertha 
Nowack; she was born in Germany; they have two children – Clara, aged 
7 years, and Rosa, 3 years of age.  Mr. Bittner has been a member of the 
Hook and Ladder Company for seven years; he is also a member of the 
Sack Company.


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