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Biography - E. C. MEYER

E. C. Meyer, who is associated with his brother in conducting a moving picture iheatre in Staunton, was born in this town on the 19th of February, 1880, a son of Ernest and Matilda (Underbrink) Meyer. His father was born in Germany on the 23d of February, 1845, emigrating to the United States in 1851 with his parents who located in Madison county, Illinois. There he was educated, remaining - with his people until he had attained his majority, when he began his independent career as a farmer. In 1873 he removed with his wife and family to Dorchester township, Macoupin county, continuing to be identified with agricultural pursuits until four years ago, when he retired to Staunton, where he and his wije continue to reside. There were born eight children to them: William, who is a resident of Staunton; Henry, who is living in Dorchester township; Lewis, who is deceased; E. C., our subject; Charles, Mary and Jonn, all of whom are deceased; and Joseph, who is residing at home.

Reared at home in the acquirement of his education E. C. Meyer attended the public schools of Staunton, remaining under the parental roof until he was twenty-one years of age. In 1901 he enlisted in the United States navy and after three months spent in training went on a four years’ cruise. While at sea he visited practically every great port of the civilized world, and advanced himself fiom a private to a third-class petty officer. Having a great fondness for mechanics and electricity he devoted much of his spare time to study along these lines. At the expiration of his period of enlistment he returned to Staunton, taking a position in the undertaking establishment of Henry Hockman. Later he became a motorman, subsequently filling a position as operator in a moving picture theatre. Discovering how lucrative the business was, he became associated with his brother, William J., and they established a theatre here. They have met with most excellent success in this venture and have started excavating for a new theatre.

Mr. Meyer was married in 1907 to Miss Mary Paul and they have become the parents of three children: Paul, Elva and Tillie.

Mr. and Mrs. Meyer manifest their religious faith by their affiliation with the Lutheran church, in the faith of which they were reared.


Extracted 18 Nov 2018 by Norma Hass from History of Macoupin County, Illinois: Biographical and Pictorial, by Charles A. Walker, published in 1911, Volume 2, pages 700-701.


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