William Tolch

WILLIAM TOLCH, harness-maker, Teutopolis, was born on the 27th of November, 1823, at Strelitz-Mecklenburg, in North Germany- Here he attended school and learned the trade of harness and saddle maker.

Emigrating to America in 1851, he worked at his trade for a short while in New Jersey. He then went to St. Louis and finally- came to Teutopolis (1852). He settled on the National road, at the place where his harness and saddle shop now stands.

He married on the 28th of April, 1856, Rebecca, daughter of John McLiney.

Subject is an Evangelical Lutheran. He is a Democrat, but takes no interest in politics beyond exercising the right of suffrage.

Has nine children living John Henry, Charles Willliam, Samuel Frederic, Mary Catharine, Nancy Emilia, Lizzie, Caroline Jane, Rebecca Ann, Alice Clery.