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


CHRISTIAN MAYER, proprietor of planing-mill, manufacturer of sash, 
doors, blinds, etc., contractor and builder; born in Baden, Germany, Jan. 
24, 1827; came to America in 1853; spent six months in Brooklyn, then 
went to Buffalo, where he remained until 1856.  He was married in 
Buffalo to Frederika Melcher Oct. 18, 1855; she was born in Prussia 
Nov. 20, 1832; they have twelve children - Lizzie, Augusta, Hermann, 
Louis, Henry, William, George, Annie, Clara, Ottillie, Emma and 
Amelia.  Mr. Mayer worked at the carpenter and joiner's trade in 
Brooklyn, and was with Dart Brothers, proprietors of the Buffalo City 
Planing-mills, while in Buffalo; came to Watertown in 1856; worked at 
the carpenter's trade here until 1861.  He then engaged in the 
manufacture of sash, doors and blinds, and running a planing-mill.  Mr. 
Mayer has been Alderman of this city nine years, elected Mayor once, 
served in the State Assembly one term.  He is one of the most popular 
and public-spirited men in the community.


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