George Bauersachs
of Pee Pee Township, Pike County, Ohio
George Bauersachs, brick manufacturer, was born in Bavaria, Germany, January 22, 1827, a son of Michael and Mary Bauersachs, both of whom died in Germany. They had a family of two sons and five daughters, George being the youngest child. He was educated in the old country, and when eighteen years old came to America and arrived at Waverly, June 27, 1845. He began working at the cooper's trade and in 1847 went into business for himself, which he followed till 1861, with good success. He then began the manufacture of bricks, also taking contracts in building and working at brick-laying, which business he followed about twelve years, during which time he erected a great many public buildings and private residences. Since 1873 he has been engaged exclusively in the manufacture of bricks, having the largest yard in this locality and turning out the finest work. The capacity ranges about 700,000 to 800,000 bricks a year. He was married in 1848 to Elizabeth Kaiserman, who came from Germany when about seven years old. She died May 05, 1875, leaving five children - Mary, wife of John Senk ; Kate, wife of Peter Heflenger; George, married to Rosa Gikler; Charles; and Elizabeth, wife of Charles Sohn; all being residents of Waverly. Mr. Bauersachs was married August 26, 1877 to Kate Brant, a native of Germany, who came to America in 1870. They have had one son who died in infancy. Politically he is a Democrat. He has served as Councilman six years and as Township Treasurer seven years.
History of Lower Scioto Valley, Ohio - 1884
Published by the Scioto County Genealogy Society
Copyright © 2007
Pike Co. Genealogy & Historical Society
P. O. Box 224,
Waverly, Ohio 45690