Jacob Lueps
Title
Jacob Lueps
Description
Born 09/16/1817 in Orsay Prussia. America 1849. Buffalo, NY till 05/1850. Manitowoc 1850-1876. Died 04/27/1876. Bought and sold lands. Railroad promoter getting funds for M & M in Germany In 1852 began meteorological observations kept up by his daughters till their death. Also experienced horticulturist and horse breeder. Mrs Lueps died 09/21/1901. Born Germany 1821. Married 1846. Son William G Lueps.
Source
Proper Name Index Card Information found on card in Proper Name Index at Manitowoc County Historical Society, 1701 Michigan Ave, Manitowoc, WI 54220. 920-684-4445
Date
1817-09-16
Name
Jacob Lueps
Date
1817-09-16
Notes
Born 09/16/1817 in Orsay Prussia. America 1849. Buffalo, NY till 05/1850. Manitowoc 1850-1876. Died 04/27/1876. Bought and sold lands. Railroad promoter getting funds for M & M in Germany In 1852 began meteorological observations kept up by his daughters till their death. Also experienced horticulturist and horse breeder. Mrs Lueps died 09/21/1901. Born Germany 1821. Married 1846. Son William G Lueps.
Source Title
Proper Name Index Card
Source Description
Information found on card in Proper Name Index at Manitowoc County Historical Society, 1701 Michigan Ave, Manitowoc, WI 54220. 920-684-4445
Collection
Citation
“Jacob Lueps,” Manitowoc Genealogy and Local History Database, accessed November 12, 2026, https://www.collections.manitowoclibrary.org/items/show/77978.