Background
Ziesing, August was born on February 19, 1858 in Peru, Illinois, United States. Son of Doctor Henry and Katherine (Brennemann) Ziesing.
Ziesing, August was born on February 19, 1858 in Peru, Illinois, United States. Son of Doctor Henry and Katherine (Brennemann) Ziesing.
Bachelor of Science, University of Illinois, 1878 (Civil Engineer, 1905).
In bridge designing and construction work, 1878-1881, railway engineering, 1881-1883. Manager and engineer Lassig Bridge Works, 1883-1897. Consulting engineer, specialty railway structures, 1897-1901.
Vice-president and western manager, 1901-1905, president, September 1905-1927, American Bridge Company.
Retired from active business, April 1, 1927.
Member American Society of Civil Engineers, Western Society Engineers, American Railway Engineering Association. Clubs: University, Union League, Engineers’ (Chicago).
Married Alice A. Hanna, February 27, 1884. Children: Mabel (deceased), Henry Hanna, Mistress Margarette Rector, Mistress Gertrude Kemper, Mistress Katherine Van Cleave.