Johannes Hofstetter-Meier

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John Hofstetter-Meier (* 9. March 1838 in Gais ; † 13. May 1902 ibid ; heimatberechtigt in Gais) was a Swiss textile manufacturer, Cantonal , Councilor of the Canton of Appenzell Outer Rhodes .

Life

Johannes Hofstetter-Meier was a son of Konrad Hofstetter, councilor, and Anna Barbara Mösle. He married Bertha Meier. John Hofstetter-Meier worked as embroidery - producer . From 1864 to 1874 he was a councilor in Gais. From 1877 to 1883 he was a member of the Ausserrhoder Cantonal Council . From 1887 to 1892 and from 1896 to 1898 he served as chief judge . From 1892 to 1894 he held the office of government council. He was Finance Director in this position. In Gais he was president of the Hackbühl corporation and the Sparkasse .

literature

  • Nekrolog by Johannes Hofstetter-Meier in the community chronicle of Gais. In: Appenzellische Jahrbücher, Volume 31/1903, p. 179. Web access via e-periodica.

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personal data
SURNAME Hofstetter-Meier, Johannes
BRIEF DESCRIPTION Swiss textile entrepreneur, cantonal councilor and government councilor
DATE OF BIRTH March 9, 1838
PLACE OF BIRTH Gais AR
DATE OF DEATH May 13, 1902
Place of death Gais AR