Born in Pfalz, Germany February 8, 1830. He came to America in 1853 and to Council Bluffs from New York 3 years later. He was married to Ernestine Fisher, September 27, 1860. Mr. Beresheim was for a number of years engaged in general merchandising. Eventually Mr. Beresheim sold out his mercantile interests and was later appointed receiver for the hardware firm of E.J. Hurford. He later became associated with the Pacific National Bank. He was elected state representative from Pottawattamie county and served in the 13th and 14th General Assemblies until 1872.

Born in Pfalz, Germany February 8, 1830. He came to America in 1853 and to Council Bluffs from New York 3 years later. He was married to Ernestine Fisher, September 27, 1860. Mr. Beresheim was for a number of years engaged in general merchandising. Eventually Mr. Beresheim sold out his mercantile interests and was later appointed receiver for the hardware firm of E.J. Hurford. He later became associated with the Pacific National Bank. He was elected state representative from Pottawattamie county and served in the 13th and 14th General Assemblies until 1872.