Frederick Metz
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Frederick Metz (1832–1901) founded and owned the Metz Brewery in Omaha, Nebraska, for forty years. He was also a two-time representative in the Nebraska Legislature, and an influential member of Omaha society.[1]
Biography
Born in the
Denver, Colorado and established a wholesale and commission business in general merchandise, which he owned until 1864. In 1864 Frederick returned to Nebraska and with his brother Philip purchased the McCumbe Brewery, the first brewery in Nebraska, which they renamed Metz Brewery.[2] Frederick served in the Nebraska Senate in 1871 and again 1885.[3] He was president of German Savings Bank in Omaha.[4]
Family
He married Louisa Beate Gesser of St. Louis in 1855. Frederick and Louisa had four sons and three daughters together. In 1873 Louisa died and was buried in
North Omaha
.
See also
- Founding figures of Omaha, Nebraska
- History of Omaha
References
- ^ (1886) Nebraska as a State. Andreas' History of Nebraska. Retrieved 7/1/07.
- ^ (1886) Douglas County. Andreas' History of Nebraska. Retrieved 7/1/07.
- ^ (2003) Prospect Hill Cemetery[permanent dead link]. Cemetery Guide. Retrieved 7/1/07.
- ^ (1890) 1890 U.P.R.R. Gazetteer "1890-1 Business Directory & Farmer's List of the Nebraska State Gazetteer." Retrieved 1/18/08