Gustav Meyer emigrated to Toronto, Canada in 1852, where is was united in marriage with Caroline M. Widmeyer in November 1855.
Mr. Meyer left Canada and came to Illinois, settling in Barrington, where he followed the trade of cabinet maker.
When the civil war broke out he took up arms in defense of his country's flag joining the Sevety-second Regiment, Illinois Volunteers.
In 1880, he established a cheese box factory and did quite an extensive business, supplying boxes and butter tubs for many of the cheese factories.
He is survived by his wife, five daughters and a son.
Mr. Meyer left Canada and came to Illinois, settling in Barrington, where he followed the trade of cabinet maker.
When the civil war broke out he took up arms in defense of his country's flag joining the Sevety-second Regiment, Illinois Volunteers.
In 1880, he established a cheese box factory and did quite an extensive business, supplying boxes and butter tubs for many of the cheese factories.
He is survived by his wife, five daughters and a son.
Gustav Meyer emigrated to Toronto, Canada in 1852, where is was united in marriage with Caroline M. Widmeyer in November 1855.
Mr. Meyer left Canada and came to Illinois, settling in Barrington, where he followed the trade of cabinet maker.
When the civil war broke out he took up arms in defense of his country's flag joining the Sevety-second Regiment, Illinois Volunteers.
In 1880, he established a cheese box factory and did quite an extensive business, supplying boxes and butter tubs for many of the cheese factories.
He is survived by his wife, five daughters and a son.
Mr. Meyer left Canada and came to Illinois, settling in Barrington, where he followed the trade of cabinet maker.
When the civil war broke out he took up arms in defense of his country's flag joining the Sevety-second Regiment, Illinois Volunteers.
In 1880, he established a cheese box factory and did quite an extensive business, supplying boxes and butter tubs for many of the cheese factories.
He is survived by his wife, five daughters and a son.
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