Individual Details

August Heinrich RIESMEYER

(13 FEB 1842 - 10 JUL 1902)



A. H. RIESMEYER, the popular grocer, has occupied the present store twenty-two years. He is one of the oldest and best-known men in the business in this city, and has an excellent trade. Handling only strictly first-class goods, thoroughly reliable in his dealings, and selling at lowest prices, he has built up the patronage he enjoys. Mr. RIESMEYER is a general dealer in fine groceries and country produce, and makes a specialty of choice country basket butter and fresh eggs. Both quality and quantity are guaranteed to every purchaser, and prompt service is assured. His store is 30'x100' in size, with a commodious basement, and the place is well ordered, clean and neat throughout. Four clerks are employed, and a delivery wagon is steadily on the go serving customers. A large and carefully selected stock is always kept on hand, and includes fine teas and coffees, pure, fresh spices, table delicacies, canned goods, green and dried fruits, biscuits, crackers, cigars, etc. Mr. RIESMEYER is a man of middle age, and is active and energetic. He has lived in Pittsburgh about forty-two years.

Events

Birth13 FEB 1842Vorwalde, Parish of Venne, Kingdom of Hanover
Immigration24 MAY 1854Baltimore City, MD
Marriage31 MAR 1864First Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA - Anne Marie Charlotte VOSKAMP
Death10 JUL 1902Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA
BurialFirst Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church Cem., Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA
Occupationgrocer
Religiona member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church

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