Jacob C GIMLICH
Biography

Jacob Gimlich, Jr., father of David J. Gimlich, was born in Weisenheim, Bavaria, Germany, October 4, 1845. He obtained his education in the schools of Albany, New York, whither his parents removed when he was three years of age, and in addition to his other studies he acquired a knowledge of the German language. After the removal of his parents to Pittsfield, Massachusetts, he found employment in a woolen mill, where he learned designing. He was offered a lucrative position in that department, but preferred to accept another opening which promised better financial results. Forming a partnership with his brother-in-law, John White, the firm of Gimlich & White purchased at an assignee's sale a small brewery which contained but little in the way of fixtures. Commencing business on a limited scale, with a kettle of seven barrels' capacity, they soon placed the enterprise upon a paying basis, and in due course of time, owing to indefatigable labor, persistence and excellent business ability, were enabled to erect the present brick building, which is two hundred feet long, its highest portion containing seven floors. The enterprise proved highly successful and remunerative, as both partners were men of energy, activity and self-reliance, beginning life with nothing but their own inherent resources, and acquiring success solely through the exercise of these qualities. Mr. Gimlich invested his surplus capital in various local financial institutions, and thus added considerably to his earnings. He was one of the organizers of the City Savings Bank, of which he was a director and a member of the board of investment. He was also a director of the Berkshire Loan and Trust Company and of the Co-Operative Bank, and interested in the national banks. In addition to his interest in the property of the firm, he owned some valuable real estate, including his handsome residence, which is desirably located and elegantly furnished, and which is now occupied by his widow. He was a past chancellor of the local lodge, Knights of Pythias ; was a member of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts and of the local camp of the Sons of Veterans.

Mr. Gimlich married Louise Ellen Feige, of Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Children : David J., of whom further; Matilda L., who became the wife of Carl Cyrus, of Bridgeport, Connecticut, has one son, Charles ; Minnie ; Marie ; Carrie, who died at the age of eighteen months ; Amelia ; Caroline ; Clifford ; Arthur. Mr. Gimlich died January 28, 1912, and his demise was sincerely deplored by all connected with him, in the home, in business and in social life.


American Historical Society. Encyclopedia of Massachusetts, biographical--genealogical; (Volume 5)
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