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Joseph Bursinger

1822 - 1885

The History of Jefferson County, Wisconsin, Chicago: Western Historical Company, 1879.
 

Joseph Bursinger, brewer, was born in Baden, Germany, February 17, 1822, and came to Wisconsin in July, 1853, and located in Milwaukee, where he engaged in brewing beer and cooperage. From Milwaukee he went to Waukesha Co., and farmed for one year; then he came to Watertown and commenced the brewing of beer, which he has continued up to the present time.

He married, in November, 1849, Mary Voppiller, of Sigmeringen, Prussia. He has two children living - Ferdinand and Ellanora.

Mr. and Mrs. Bursinger are members of St. Henry's Catholic Church.

Buried in the St. Henry’s Cemetery

1948

Beer and Cheese Cellars of Early Days Uncovered

In 1852 Joseph Bursinger established what was known as the City Brewery and an old record here of the establishment says “it was started with a capital of $2,000 and three employees until its success compelled an increase of both.” This later became a major brewery here. It later was capitalized at $80,000. Its beer, an old document here states, “is said to be made of pure malt and hops and no drugs of any kind. Shipments are made throughout Wisconsin”.