“The History of Jefferson County, Wisconsin”, published: Chicago: Western Historical Company. 1879. E. C. WICKERT, produce and commission merchant; born in Prussia Aug. 19, 1852; came to America June 13, 1869; located in this township, engaged in farming until 1870; then came to this city, engaged in saloon business one year; then went to Oshkosh, employed in a saw-mill there about six months; then returned to Watertown and engaged in present business in 1872. He was married in Farmington, this county, Jan. 9, 1873, to Augusta Podewell; she was born in Prussia; they have three children – Willie, Anna and Emil. Submitted by: Linda Pingel (LPingel@worldnet.att.net)