Frederick G. Niedringhaus
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Frederick Gottlieb Niedringhaus (October 21, 1837 - November 25, 1922) was a U.S. Representative from Missouri, uncle of Henry Frederick Niedringhaus.
Born in Luebbecke, Westphalia, North Germany, Niedringhaus attended the common schools. Learned the glazing, painting, and tinning trades. Immigrated to the United States in November 1855 and settled in St. Louis, Missouri. Began the stamping of tinware in 1862. Invented what is called "granite ironware" in 1874 and established an extensive business. He became interested in various other business enterprises in St. Louis.
Niedringhaus was elected as a Republican to the Fifty-first Congress (March 4, 1889-March 3, 1891). He was not a candidate for renomination in 1890. He resumed his former business pursuits. He died in St. Louis, Missouri, November 25, 1922. He was interred in Bellefontaine Cemetery.
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| Preceded by John Joseph O'Neill |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Missouri's 8th congressional district 1889-1891 |
Succeeded by John Joseph O'Neill |
