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Michael Geehl, Sr.
Michael Geehl, Sr., farmer, Sec. 4; P. O. St. Lawrence; has 146 acres of land. Mr. Geehle was born in Luxemburh, Germany May 22, 1839; is the son of Mathias and Margaret Geehl; he came to America in 1846, with his father, and located on the land where he now lives. He was married, Nov. 11, 1861, in the town of Hartford, to Miss Theressa Nertzinger, daughter of Peter Nertzinger; she is also a native of Luxemburg. They have seven children living-Mathias, Peter, Nicholas, John, Jacob, Mary and Anna; they have lost two-Catharine and Joseph. Mr. Geehl has been a member of the Board of Supervisors of the town of Hartford three terms, and is now serving the fourth term. His father, aged 70 years, resides with him in the enjoyment of a comfortable old age.
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"History of Washington and Ozaukee Counties, Wisconsin," published in 1881 by Western Historical Company.