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Martin Tiemann, farmer, is a native of Franklin County, Mo., and a son of William and Catherine (Westmeyer) Tiemann. The father was born in Hanover, Germany, in 1806, and in 1834 left his native country and immigrated to the United States, locating in Warren County, Mo., where he farmed for four years. In 1838 he came to Franklin County, and located in Section 34, Township 44, Range 1, St. John’s Township, where he purchased eighty acres of William Parks. About 1841 Mr. Tiemann commenced dealing in produce by buying and hauling to St. Louis. This was done in connection with his farming interests. In 1849 he moved to Washington and began merchandising, which he continued until 1874, and then abandoned active business. He sold his store but resided in Washington up to the time of his death, which occurred in 1884. He dealt largely in real estate, besides conducting his large business in Washington. He owned, at one time, 334 acres, and property in Washington. He came to that town at a very early day, when there were but three houses, and, when there was but one other merchant there besides himself. His wife was born in Hanover, Germany, in 1809, and died in 1854. Of the three children born to them only two are now living—Elizabeth, wife of Henry Eckelkamp, and Martin (our subject). He was educated in Washington, and was reared on a farm and in the store of his father. February, 1867, he married Miss Annie Marie Brietenbach, who was born in Franklin County, Mo., in 1845, and who is the daughter of John A. Brietenbach. Six children were the result of this union: Annie, William, Frances, Joseph, Benjamin and Maggie. In 1867 Mr. Tiemann settled where he now resides. He is the owner of eighty acres, and also owns about $10,000 worth of real estate in Washington, and is a well-respected citizen. He is a Democrat in politics, and he and his family are members of the Catholic Church.