WI BIO - Kenosha Co - ZERHIEN, Nic. History of Racine and Kenosha Counties, Wisconsin. Chicago: Western Historical, 1879, p 702 Nic. ZERHIEN, foreman, Pettit's malt house, Kenosha, Kenosha County, Wisconsin, was born in Germany in 1827. He came to Wisconsin in 1861, locating at Kenosha, where he commenced work in the malt house. He was appointed foreman in 1864, a position which he still holds. In 1863 Nic. ZERHIEN married Miss Mary ZERN, a native of Germany. Nic. and Mary ZERHIEN have five children, one son and four daughters. They are members of the Catholic Church. Politically Mr. ZERHIEN is a Republican. Submitted by Cathy Kubly