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In Osnabrick, kingdom of Hanover, Prussia, in 1844, William Tiemann was born, and a year later brought to Cincinnati.  The elder Tiemann was a musician, and the son inherited his father's talent.  He was educated in the public schools, with a course in a commercial college.  The family came to Dayton in 1852.  In 1873, Mr. Tiemann started in the retail grocery trade, and in 1884 established himself at his present stand on [313] Main Street.  Mr. Tiemann has been in public office frequently: he has served as city clerk, president of council, represented the Third ward two terms and the Second ward two terms.