Bio: Bartz, Gus E. (1881)

Surnames: Bartz, Zempel, Zemple

----Source: History of Northern Wisconsin (Eau Claire County, Wis.) 1881, page 342

GUS E. BARTZ, of Bartz Bros. & Zempel, dealers in general merchandise. Came to Wisconsin in 1855; resided with his parents in Marquette for six years; came to Fall Creek in 1861; farmed with his father for nine years, then farmed on his own account for five years. Commenced business July 1, 1876, in company with Aug. Bartz and D. N. Zempel, and has continued since. Was Town Treasurer for 1877 and 1878, and Overseer of Highways for three years. Was born in Prussia, March 17, 1846; came to America in 1855. Was married in Fall Creek, Dec. 25, 1873, to Augusta Zemple. They have three children — Alma, Agnes and one infant.