El Dorado County Biographies


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WILLIAM E. RIEBSAM
 
            Of the firm of Riebsam and Adams, of Latrobe, came to California in 
1852, from the town of Muncy, in the beautiful Susquehanna Valley of Lycoming 
county, Penn.
            Phillip Riebsam, his father, was a native of Germany, and came to 
Muncy in an early day and was engaged in merchandising.  His mother was Sarah 
Riebsam, and born in the State of New Jersey.  William was born in Lycoming 
county in 1829.  When he had arrived at years of maturity he engaged as his 
father�s successor in the mercantile business in Muncy.  In 1852 he closed up 
his business there and crossed the plains to California.  After following the 
mines for about two years, he engaged  in selling goods at Spanish Camp in 
company with James H. Miller. In 1864 he removed to Latrobe, and engaged in 
business with A. J. Adams; the firms are still in business, carrying a large and 
varied stock of merchandise.  Previous to the year 1866, he was engaged in the 
stock business with J. H. Miller.  He served one term as Supervisor of the 
county, is a member of Latrobe Lodge, No. 189, of which he is a Past Master.  
Married in 1859 to Sarah Hitchcock, a native of Ohio, to them have been born six 
children, Eurena and Ella, who were twins; Henrietta E., Charles H., Mary 
Elizabeth and Ada V.  The first three were born in Spanish Camp and the others 
at Latrobe.  Mr. Riebsam is a thorough business man, and as such has been 
successful.
 
Historical Souvenir of El Dorado County, California with Illustrations & 
Biographical Sketches of its Prominent Men & Pioneers - Oakland, Cal. - Paolo 
Sioli, Publisher, 1883. p - 228
Transcribed by Kathy Sedler