“The History of Jefferson County, Wisconsin”, published: Chicago: Western Historical Company. 1879. JOHN A. FRIEDEL, merchant, Rome; born in the town of Sullivan, Jefferson Co., Wis., Sept. 13, 1857; he has spent his life and been educated in his native town, attending school in Rome under Supt. Collier several terms; he entered into partnership with L. Shakshesky in December, 1878, where they are doing a very satisfactory business. Mr. Friedel married Miss Rosie Pfeifer, of Rome, June 23, 1879. He is a Republican, and a member, with his wife, of the Evangelical Church of Rome. Mr. F. is regarded as a rising young business man in his native county. Submitted by: Linda Pingel (LPingel@worldnet.att.net)