Kentucky: A History of the State, Perrin, Battle, Kniffin, 8th ed., 1888,
Jefferson Co.

WILLIAM H. MEFFERT, Secretary and Treasurer, and Business Manager of
Masonic Temple Company, was born in Louisville June 1, 1840, and was a son
of William and Elizabeth (Sabel) Meffert.  The former was born in 1807,
came to Louisville in 1837, and for many years kept a boot and shoe store.
Subject was educated in Louisville, and for a number of years, like his
father, was in the boot and shoe business.  He became deputy sheriff in
1873 and continued in the position until 1880, when he was offered and
accepted the position he now holds.  Mr. Meffert is a prominent Mason, and
was grand master of the Order for Kentucky in 1881-82.  He is at present
Grant Captain General of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of the
State.  He was married, in 1860, to Miss Emma Troutman, of Louisville, a
daughter of William Troutman, of German origin, but who came here a great
many years ago.  He was a ship-builder, and a man of some local prominence.

Meffert Sabel Troutman
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