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PETER G. TEIS, merchant tailor, was born in the city of Trier, Germany, Aug. 10, 1839. His parents, Matthias and Agnes (Scheuer) Teis, were also natives of Germany. Father was born Aug. 15, 1800, and died Jan. 25, 1867. Mother born Nov. 12, 1806, now living in Trier. Their family consists of seven children: Nicholas, Johannes, Mathias, Peter G., Joseph, Michael, and Agnes. When nine years of age subject came with his uncle to America, sailing down the Rhine to Amsterdam, thence to Hull, Eng., and by railroad to Liverpool. Sailed from last named place on the Wintermeer, and after a voyage of about five weeks arrived at Boston Jan. 1, 1848. Came west to Cincinnati, Ohio. In the spring of 1852 he commenced to learn the tailor’s trade and continued there in that business until 1855. Then went to Chicago, Ill., where he worked at his trade two years. Then to New Orleans, thence to Vicksburg, and in 1861 to Milwaukee, Wis. Returned to Chicago in April following, and subsequently engaged at trade in Buffalo, N. Y., St. Louis, Mo., and Wyandotte, Kan. Came to Joplin Jan. 9, 1876, and has since remained. Mr. Teis was married in Buffalo, N. Y., Jan. 11, 1863, to Miss Rose Barth, of Buffalo, but a native of Wurtemburg, Germany. Mrs. Teis was born March 14, 1841. They have three children: George B., born Nov. 12, 1864; Edward B., born Nov. 14, 1865; Flora B., born Dec. 12, 1867. Mrs. Teis is a member of the Baptist Church.