Saturday, March 7, 2015

Adam Wurster

Adam Wurster

Born in Glarus, Switzerland in 1810

Arrived in the United States in 1832

Came to Milwaukee area some time around 1834.

Purchased his first land around Walkers point around that time as one of the early settlers in the area.

He received a land grant from the Federal Government for 160 acres of land in what is the Township of Greenfield, WI.  (approx 1835-1836)  He successfully farmed the land and was able to retire early.

Married Dorothy (Christian) Wurster

His children were Jacob, David, Mary, Christiana, and John was the youngest.