TSCHIRGI, Matthew Jr. - Revision history

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	[[Image:tschirgi.png\|left\|thumb\|150px\|]]TSCHIRGI, Matthew Jr. (Dubuque, IA, Nov. 28, 1850--Cedar Rapids, IA, Dec. 24, 1932). The son of [[TSCHIRGI, Mathias\|Mathias TSCHIRGI]] and Catherine Zollicoffer, Matthew graduated from Michigan University at Ann Arbor in 1872 as a civil engineer. He returned to Dubuque the same year.		[[Image:tschirgi.png\|left\|thumb\|150px\|]]TSCHIRGI, Matthew Jr. (Dubuque, IA, Nov. 28, 1850--Cedar Rapids, IA, Dec. 24, 1932). The son of [[TSCHIRGI, Mathias\|Mathias TSCHIRGI]] and Catherine Zollicoffer, Matthew graduated from Michigan University at Ann Arbor in 1872 as a civil engineer. He returned to Dubuque the same year.

	[[Image:tschirgiel.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Stone arch bridge at Elkader, Iowa]]In 1873 Tschirgi established a permanent office in Dubuque at Fifth and Main. He was instrumental in surveying the railroad between Dubuque and Burlington and published a map of ~~the~~ Dubuque. In 1875 he was elected city engineer and held the position until 1891 with the exception of 1888-1889. He was elected the County Surveyor in 1876.		[[Image:tschirgiel.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Stone arch bridge at Elkader, Iowa]]In 1873 Tschirgi established a permanent office in Dubuque at Fifth and Main. He was instrumental in surveying the railroad between Dubuque and Burlington and published a map of Dubuque. In 1875 he was elected city engineer and held the position until 1891 with the exception of 1888-1889. He was elected the County Surveyor in 1876.

	Tschirgi's practice included civil and sanitary engineering, plans for waterworks and sewer systems and bridge construction. He designed the stone arch bridge at Elkader, Iowa and was the engineer of the [[DUBUQUE WAGON BRIDGE]]. Beginning in 1893, Tschirgi served as president and manager of the [[DUBUQUE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY]]. (1)		Tschirgi's practice included civil and sanitary engineering, plans for waterworks and sewer systems, and bridge construction. He designed the stone arch bridge at Elkader, Iowa and was the engineer of the [[DUBUQUE WAGON BRIDGE]]. Beginning in 1893, Tschirgi served as president and manager of the [[DUBUQUE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY]]. (1)

	In 1920 census records found him living with his family in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He was one of the founders and first president of the Iowa Engineering Society and was a member of the Cedar Rapids Planning Commission.		In 1920 census records found him living with his family in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He was one of the founders and first president of the Iowa Engineering Society and was a member of the Cedar Rapids Planning Commission.

Randylyon at 02:02, 15 March 2024

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	[[Image:tschirgi.png\|left\|thumb\|150px\|]]TSCHIRGI, Matthew Jr. (Dubuque, IA, Nov. 28, 1850--Cedar Rapids, IA, Dec. 24, 1932). The son of [[TSCHIRGI, Mathias\|Mathias TSCHIRGI]] and Catherine Zollicoffer, Matthew graduated from Michigan University at Ann Arbor in 1872 as a civil engineer. He returned to Dubuque the same year~~. The 1870 Census shows he and his father had changed their first name to Mathew~~.		[[Image:tschirgi.png\|left\|thumb\|150px\|]]TSCHIRGI, Matthew Jr. (Dubuque, IA, Nov. 28, 1850--Cedar Rapids, IA, Dec. 24, 1932). The son of [[TSCHIRGI, Mathias\|Mathias TSCHIRGI]] and Catherine Zollicoffer, Matthew graduated from Michigan University at Ann Arbor in 1872 as a civil engineer. He returned to Dubuque the same year.

	[[Image:tschirgiel.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Stone arch bridge at Elkader, Iowa]]In 1873 Tschirgi established a permanent office in Dubuque at Fifth and Main. He was instrumental in surveying the railroad between Dubuque and Burlington and published a map of the Dubuque. In 1875 he was elected city engineer and held the position until 1891 with the exception of 1888-1889. He was elected the County Surveyor in 1876.		[[Image:tschirgiel.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Stone arch bridge at Elkader, Iowa]]In 1873 Tschirgi established a permanent office in Dubuque at Fifth and Main. He was instrumental in surveying the railroad between Dubuque and Burlington and published a map of the Dubuque. In 1875 he was elected city engineer and held the position until 1891 with the exception of 1888-1889. He was elected the County Surveyor in 1876.

	Tschirgi's practice included civil and sanitary engineering, plans for waterworks and sewer systems and bridge construction. He designed the stone arch bridge at Elkader, Iowa and was the engineer of the [[DUBUQUE WAGON BRIDGE]]. Beginning in 1893, Tschirgi served as president and manager of the [[DUBUQUE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY]].		Tschirgi's practice included civil and sanitary engineering, plans for waterworks and sewer systems and bridge construction. He designed the stone arch bridge at Elkader, Iowa and was the engineer of the [[DUBUQUE WAGON BRIDGE]]. Beginning in 1893, Tschirgi served as president and manager of the [[DUBUQUE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY]]. (1)

	In 1920 census records found him living with his family in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.		In 1920 census records found him living with his family in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He was one of the founders and first president of the Iowa Engineering Society and was a member of the Cedar Rapids Planning Commission.

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	Gue, Benjamin F. ''Biographies and Portraits of the Progressive Men of Iowa'', p. 544		1. Gue, Benjamin F. ''Biographies and Portraits of the Progressive Men of Iowa'', p. 544

			2. Obituary, ''Des Moines Register,'' December 25, 1932, p. 15

	Hans Müller-Lemans (e-mail)		Hans Müller-Lemans (e-mail)

	~~Rootsweb.com, World Connect Project~~

	[[Category: Surveyors and Civil Engineers]]		[[Category: Surveyors and Civil Engineers]]

Randylyon at 01:58, 15 March 2024

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	Ancestry: https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/208721669:60525?tid=&pid=&queryId=af2862fa-bf82-4276-9543-66c0a33733dd&_phsrc=ubM8204&_phstart=successSource		Ancestry: https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/208721669:60525?tid=&pid=&queryId=af2862fa-bf82-4276-9543-66c0a33733dd&_phsrc=ubM8204&_phstart=successSource

	[[Image:tschirgi.png\|left\|thumb\|150px\|]]TSCHIRGI, Matthew Jr. (Dubuque, IA, Nov. 28, 1850--Cedar Rapids, IA, 1932). The son of [[TSCHIRGI, Mathias\|Mathias TSCHIRGI]] and Catherine Zollicoffer, Matthew graduated from Michigan University at Ann Arbor in 1872 as a civil engineer. He returned to Dubuque the same year. The 1870 Census shows he and his father had changed their first name to Mathew.		[[Image:tschirgi.png\|left\|thumb\|150px\|]]TSCHIRGI, Matthew Jr. (Dubuque, IA, Nov. 28, 1850--Cedar Rapids, IA, Dec. 24, 1932). The son of [[TSCHIRGI, Mathias\|Mathias TSCHIRGI]] and Catherine Zollicoffer, Matthew graduated from Michigan University at Ann Arbor in 1872 as a civil engineer. He returned to Dubuque the same year. The 1870 Census shows he and his father had changed their first name to Mathew.

	[[Image:tschirgiel.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Stone arch bridge at Elkader, Iowa]]In 1873 Tschirgi established a permanent office in Dubuque at Fifth and Main. He was instrumental in surveying the railroad between Dubuque and Burlington and published a map of the Dubuque. In 1875 he was elected city engineer and held the position until 1891 with the exception of 1888-1889. He was elected the County Surveyor in 1876.		[[Image:tschirgiel.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Stone arch bridge at Elkader, Iowa]]In 1873 Tschirgi established a permanent office in Dubuque at Fifth and Main. He was instrumental in surveying the railroad between Dubuque and Burlington and published a map of the Dubuque. In 1875 he was elected city engineer and held the position until 1891 with the exception of 1888-1889. He was elected the County Surveyor in 1876.

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	~~Family History~~: ~~http~~://~~wc.rootsweb~~.ancestry.com/~~cgi~~-~~bin~~/~~igm.cgi~~?op=~~GET~~&db=~~breamefford~~&id=~~I17398~~		Ancestry: https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/208721669:60525?tid=&pid=&queryId=af2862fa-bf82-4276-9543-66c0a33733dd&_phsrc=ubM8204&_phstart=successSource

	[[Image:tschirgi.png\|left\|thumb\|150px\|]]TSCHIRGI, Matthew Jr. (Dubuque, IA, Nov. 28, 1850-- ). The son of [[TSCHIRGI, Mathias\|Mathias TSCHIRGI]] and Catherine Zollicoffer, Matthew graduated from Michigan University at Ann Arbor in 1872 as a civil engineer. He returned to Dubuque the same year. The 1870 Census shows he and his father had changed their first name to Mathew.		[[Image:tschirgi.png\|left\|thumb\|150px\|]]TSCHIRGI, Matthew Jr. (Dubuque, IA, Nov. 28, 1850--Cedar Rapids, IA, 1932). The son of [[TSCHIRGI, Mathias\|Mathias TSCHIRGI]] and Catherine Zollicoffer, Matthew graduated from Michigan University at Ann Arbor in 1872 as a civil engineer. He returned to Dubuque the same year. The 1870 Census shows he and his father had changed their first name to Mathew.

	[[Image:tschirgiel.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Stone arch bridge at Elkader, Iowa]]In 1873 Tschirgi established a permanent office in Dubuque at Fifth and Main. He was instrumental in surveying the railroad between Dubuque and Burlington and published a map of the Dubuque. In 1875 he was elected city engineer and held the position until 1891 with the exception of 1888-1889. He was elected the County Surveyor in 1876.		[[Image:tschirgiel.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Stone arch bridge at Elkader, Iowa]]In 1873 Tschirgi established a permanent office in Dubuque at Fifth and Main. He was instrumental in surveying the railroad between Dubuque and Burlington and published a map of the Dubuque. In 1875 he was elected city engineer and held the position until 1891 with the exception of 1888-1889. He was elected the County Surveyor in 1876.

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	[[Image:tschirgi.png\|left\|thumb\|150px\|]]TSCHIRGI, Matthew Jr. (Dubuque, IA, Nov. 28, 1850-- ). The son of [[TSCHIRGI, Mathias\|Mathias TSCHIRGI]] and Catherine Zollicoffer, Matthew graduated from ~~the the~~ Michigan ~~university~~ at Ann Arbor in 1872 as a civil engineer. He returned to Dubuque the same year. The 1870 Census shows he and his father had changed their first name to Mathew.		[[Image:tschirgi.png\|left\|thumb\|150px\|]]TSCHIRGI, Matthew Jr. (Dubuque, IA, Nov. 28, 1850-- ). The son of [[TSCHIRGI, Mathias\|Mathias TSCHIRGI]] and Catherine Zollicoffer, Matthew graduated from Michigan University at Ann Arbor in 1872 as a civil engineer. He returned to Dubuque the same year. The 1870 Census shows he and his father had changed their first name to Mathew.

	[[Image:tschirgiel.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Stone arch bridge at Elkader, Iowa]]In 1873 Tschirgi established a permanent office in Dubuque at Fifth and Main. He was instrumental in surveying the railroad between Dubuque and Burlington and published a map of the Dubuque. In 1875 he was elected city engineer and held the position until 1891 with the exception of 1888-1889. He was elected the County Surveyor in 1876.		[[Image:tschirgiel.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Stone arch bridge at Elkader, Iowa]]In 1873 Tschirgi established a permanent office in Dubuque at Fifth and Main. He was instrumental in surveying the railroad between Dubuque and Burlington and published a map of the Dubuque. In 1875 he was elected city engineer and held the position until 1891 with the exception of 1888-1889. He was elected the County Surveyor in 1876.

	~~His~~ practice included civil and sanitary engineering, plans for waterworks and sewer systems and bridge construction. ~~Tschirgi~~ designed the stone arch bridge at Elkader, Iowa and was the engineer of the [[DUBUQUE WAGON BRIDGE]]. Beginning in 1893, Tschirgi served as president and manager of the [[DUBUQUE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY]].		Tschirgi's practice included civil and sanitary engineering, plans for waterworks and sewer systems and bridge construction. He designed the stone arch bridge at Elkader, Iowa and was the engineer of the [[DUBUQUE WAGON BRIDGE]]. Beginning in 1893, Tschirgi served as president and manager of the [[DUBUQUE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY]].

	In 1920 census records found him living with his family in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.		In 1920 census records found him living with his family in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Randylyon at 21:12, 25 August 2018

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	[[Image:tschirgiel.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Stone arch bridge at Elkader, Iowa]]In 1873 Tschirgi established a permanent office in Dubuque at Fifth and Main. He was instrumental in surveying the railroad between Dubuque and Burlington and published a map of the Dubuque. In 1875 he was elected city engineer and held the position until 1891 with the exception of 1888-1889. He was elected the County Surveyor in 1876.		[[Image:tschirgiel.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Stone arch bridge at Elkader, Iowa]]In 1873 Tschirgi established a permanent office in Dubuque at Fifth and Main. He was instrumental in surveying the railroad between Dubuque and Burlington and published a map of the Dubuque. In 1875 he was elected city engineer and held the position until 1891 with the exception of 1888-1889. He was elected the County Surveyor in 1876.

	His practice included civil and sanitary engineering, plans for waterworks and sewer systems and bridge construction. Tschirgi designed the stone arch bridge at Elkader, Iowa and was the engineer of the [[DUBUQUE WAGON BRIDGE]]. Beginning in 1893, Tschirgi served as president and manager of the ~~Dubuque Construction Company~~.		His practice included civil and sanitary engineering, plans for waterworks and sewer systems and bridge construction. Tschirgi designed the stone arch bridge at Elkader, Iowa and was the engineer of the [[DUBUQUE WAGON BRIDGE]]. Beginning in 1893, Tschirgi served as president and manager of the [[DUBUQUE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY]].

	In 1920 census records found him living with his family in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.		In 1920 census records found him living with his family in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

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	[[Image:tschirgi.png\|left\|thumb\|150px\|]]TSCHIRGI, Matthew Jr. (Dubuque, IA, Nov. 28, 1850-- ). The son of [[TSCHIRGI, Mathias\|Mathias TSCHIRGI]] and Catherine Zollicoffer, Matthew graduated from the the Michigan university at Ann Arbor in 1872 as a civil engineer. He returned to Dubuque the same year. The 1870 Census shows he and his father had changed their first name to Mathew.		[[Image:tschirgi.png\|left\|thumb\|150px\|]]TSCHIRGI, Matthew Jr. (Dubuque, IA, Nov. 28, 1850-- ). The son of [[TSCHIRGI, Mathias\|Mathias TSCHIRGI]] and Catherine Zollicoffer, Matthew graduated from the the Michigan university at Ann Arbor in 1872 as a civil engineer. He returned to Dubuque the same year. The 1870 Census shows he and his father had changed their first name to Mathew.

	[[Image:tschirgiel.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Stone arch bridge at Elkader, Iowa]]In 1873 Tschirgi established a permanent office in Dubuque at Fifth and Main. He was instrumental in surveying the railroad between Dubuque and Burlington and published a map of the Dubuque. In 1875 he was elected city engineer and held the position until 1891 with the exception of 1888-1889. He was elected the County Surveyor in 1876. His practice included civil and sanitary engineering, plans for waterworks and sewer systems and bridge construction. Tschirgi designed the stone arch bridge at Elkader, Iowa and was the engineer of the [[DUBUQUE WAGON BRIDGE]]. Beginning in 1893, Tschirgi served as president and manager of the Dubuque Construction Company.		[[Image:tschirgiel.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Stone arch bridge at Elkader, Iowa]]In 1873 Tschirgi established a permanent office in Dubuque at Fifth and Main. He was instrumental in surveying the railroad between Dubuque and Burlington and published a map of the Dubuque. In 1875 he was elected city engineer and held the position until 1891 with the exception of 1888-1889. He was elected the County Surveyor in 1876.

			His practice included civil and sanitary engineering, plans for waterworks and sewer systems and bridge construction. Tschirgi designed the stone arch bridge at Elkader, Iowa and was the engineer of the [[DUBUQUE WAGON BRIDGE]]. Beginning in 1893, Tschirgi served as president and manager of the Dubuque Construction Company.

	In 1920 census records found him living with his family in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.		In 1920 census records found him living with his family in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

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	[[Image:tschirgi.png\|left\|thumb\|150px\|]]TSCHIRGI, Matthew Jr. (Dubuque, IA, Nov. 28, 1850-- ). The son of [[TSCHIRGI, Mathias\|Mathias TSCHIRGI]] and Catherine Zollicoffer, Matthew graduated from the the Michigan university at Ann Arbor in 1872 as a civil engineer. He returned to Dubuque the same year. The 1870 Census shows he and his father had changed their first name to Mathew.		[[Image:tschirgi.png\|left\|thumb\|150px\|]]TSCHIRGI, Matthew Jr. (Dubuque, IA, Nov. 28, 1850-- ). The son of [[TSCHIRGI, Mathias\|Mathias TSCHIRGI]] and Catherine Zollicoffer, Matthew graduated from the the Michigan university at Ann Arbor in 1872 as a civil engineer. He returned to Dubuque the same year. The 1870 Census shows he and his father had changed their first name to Mathew.

	In 1873 Tschirgi established a permanent office in Dubuque at Fifth and Main. He was instrumental in surveying the railroad between Dubuque and Burlington and published a map of the Dubuque. In 1875 he was elected city engineer and held the position until 1891 with the exception of 1888-1889. He was elected the County Surveyor in 1876. His practice included civil and sanitary engineering, plans for waterworks and sewer systems and bridge construction. Tschirgi designed the stone arch bridge at Elkader, Iowa and was the engineer of the [[DUBUQUE WAGON BRIDGE]]. Beginning in 1893, Tschirgi served as president and manager of the Dubuque Construction Company.		[[Image:tschirgiel.jpg\|left\|thumb\|150px\|Stone arch bridge at Elkader, Iowa]]In 1873 Tschirgi established a permanent office in Dubuque at Fifth and Main. He was instrumental in surveying the railroad between Dubuque and Burlington and published a map of the Dubuque. In 1875 he was elected city engineer and held the position until 1891 with the exception of 1888-1889. He was elected the County Surveyor in 1876. His practice included civil and sanitary engineering, plans for waterworks and sewer systems and bridge construction. Tschirgi designed the stone arch bridge at Elkader, Iowa and was the engineer of the [[DUBUQUE WAGON BRIDGE]]. Beginning in 1893, Tschirgi served as president and manager of the Dubuque Construction Company.

	In 1920 census records found him living with his family in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.		In 1920 census records found him living with his family in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

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