John Peter Thiessen

Background

Thiessen, John Peter was born on June 25, 1852 in Southern Russia. Son of Peter and Margaretha (Van Riesen) Thiessen.

Education

Educated country school, Schoenau, Russia.

Career

Of 3 selected as leaders of the party. Located with colony on open plain in Nebraska and has been for many years a leader among Russian-American citizens of Nebraska Engaged in farming, also for many years in various lines of business. President Mutual Fire Insurance Сompany.

Vice president State Bank of Jansen.

Treasurer, manager Farmers’ Coöperative Telephone Сompany President Jefferson Company Agricultural Society, since 1911. Twice appointed by governor of Nebraska delegate to National Live Stock Convention Postmaster, Jansen, Nebraska, 4 years.

School director, 20 years. Member Nebraska House of Representatives, 2 terms, 1907-1911.

Achievements

• John Peter Thiessen has been listed as a noteworthy farmer, banker by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Nebraska

Connections

Married Aganetha Heidebracht, December 6, 1871.