John Petscher

    John Petscher, saloonist,  Aurora, was born in Baden, Germany, November 28, 1833, where he obtained a common school education. He immigrated to America in 1854, locating in Lawrenceburgh, where he for twenty years followed making malt in a brewery.

    He was married, June 28, 1857, to Miss Catharine Oswalt, who was born in Baden, Germany February 15, 1836, the fruits of their marriage being four children: Minnie, John, William and Louisa. In 1874 Mr. Petscher moved to Aurora and worked one year in the distillery; after which he engaged in his present business. After many years experience in the manufacture of fine beverages, Mr. Petscher knows just how to meet the demands of his many customers.

Source: History of Dearborn and Ohio Counties, Indiana by F.E. Weakley & Co., 1885.