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


JOHN MUTH, foreman of Wiggenhorn Bros’. cigar factory; born in 
Birlenbach, Nassau, Oct. 16, 1838; came to America in 1848; was in 
New Orleans six months, then came to Watertown; engaged in cigar-
making since 1850.  In April, 1860, he was married, in Watertown, to 
Mary Biesner; she was born in New York City; they have five children – 
Amelia, Matilda, Mary, Ida and John.  Mr. Muth enlisted, Aug. 12, 1862, 
in Co. E, 20th Wis. V.I.; served until Aug. 2, 1865; he was in  all 
engagements his regiment participated in; he has served one term as 
Alderman of the Second Ward, and one term in the Sixth Ward; he was 
Chief Engineer of the Fire Department one year; he is now foreman of 
Pioneer Fire Co.; he is a member of the Sons of Hermann.


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