LOUIS FISCHER, wheelwright, was born in Wheeling in 1839, son ofLouis and Johannah Fischer, who came to Cook County in June, 1838, and located in Wheeling Township on a farm. His father died in October, 1875, at the age of sixty-seven years. His mother is living, at the age of seventy. Mr. Fischer in early life learned the trade of wheelwright. In 1861 he enisled in Company I, 15th Illinois Volunteer Infantry, and took part at Pittsburg Landing, Corinth, siege of Vicksburg, Jackson, and other engagements. He was wounded at the battle of Pittsburg Landing, and disabled from service about two months. In June, 1864, he was mustered out and returned to Wheeling, and bought the wheelwright shop of S. W. Rees, of whom he learned his trade. This business he hits since followed. He was married in 1865 to Miss Sophia Periolet; they have had seven children, six now living-Julia, George, Reinhold, Edwin, Oscar and Irving. They are Methodist in religious faith. Mr. Fischer is a member of the Masonic fraternity, A. P. & A. M., Virtruvius Lodge, Xo. 81, of which he has been secretary for thirteen consecutive years. He has been trustee for the school fund for nine years, and school director for four years.