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George J. Maier
George J. Maier, Principal St. John's Lutheran School, was born in Wurtemberg, Germany, Oct. 6, 1836, a son of John and Agnes B. (Klett) Maier, both natives of Wurtemberg. His father died in Germany, and in 1854 his mother and he came to the United States, and settled in Covington, Ohio, and in 1862 removed to Richmond. His father was a member of the Lutheran church, as is also his mother. He received a good German education in his native country and since coming to America has mastered the English language. While in Covington, he worked at the carriage makers' trade, the trade of his father. After repeated calls he came to Richmond and took charge of St. John's School. The first fourteen years he was the only teacher, but he now has two assistants, with 175 pupils in attendance. He teaches both German and English. He was married in 1864 to Lucinda Rosa, daughter of Henry William Rosa. They have a family of eight children.
Source:
History of Wayne County, Indiana. Chicago: Inter-State Publishing Co. 1884. Volume 2