was born in Poland,
reared in Germany, came from Germany into St. Louis and then to Milwaukee. He was a gardener and then a masonry contractor. Mary was born in Mexico, reared in New Orleans, and came to Milwaukee. Joseph and Mary were married June 14, 1861. Agnes
Boehm Meyer died December 1, 1915. Adam next married Emma Zuleger (July 20,
February 3, 1957), daughter of Anton Zuleger and Anna Haberling, on July 5, 1923. Emma had been married to Adolf Zuleger who died December 21, 1914. Adams activities in civic work on the South Side were numerous. He served as a charter member and was one of the organizers of the Mitchell Park July 4th Association, and he served it until health forced his retirement from active participation. He was
president of the group from 1911 to 1951 and then was succeeded by his son, Eugene Paul, also a staunch south side civic leader. Adam Meyer was a member of the Milwaukee July 4th Association from 1920 to 1927. He was popularly referred to as "Mr. Mitchell Park July 4th Association" A charter member of the South Division Civic Association he served on its board of directors for many years. His activity in south side activities was spurred by his friendship for the late Mayor John L. Bohn and County Judge Michael Sheridan. He died on May 1, 1959, and is buried in Lincoln Memorial (formerly Wanderer’s Rest)
Cemetery, Milwaukee, Section 10, Block 17, Lot 19.
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