MARTIN WETZEL, harness-maker, New Riegel, was born in Baden, Germany, November 11, 1832; son of Jacob and Anna Wetzel, natives of Baden, where they married, lived and died. Our subject came to America and to Huron County, Ohio, in 1855, where he remained a short time; came to Seneca County in 1859, and in 1860 moved to Kansas, thence returned to Seneca County; from here he went to Canada, where he remained until 1862, when he took a trip to Detroit, Mich., and on his return came to this county, locating in Now Riegel, where he has since remained. He was united in marriage, May 21, 1867, with Catharine Gase, born September 29, 1842, daughter of George and Catharine Gase, who are both living. To our subject and wife have been born eight children: Joseph, George, Jacob, John, Charles, Elizabeth, Edward and Anna. Mr. Wetzel has followed the occupation of saddler about twenty-eight years. He owns nice property in New Riegel, where he resides, and by industrious habits and economical management has accumulated a competence. He has an enviable reputation for honesty and integrity. He and his family are consistent members of the Catholic Church.


Trancribed by Bonnie Walsh.
WARNER, BEERS & CO., 1886
BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES, Part IV, 730-731
BIG SPRING TOWNSHIP