Nicholas A. Rettig, son of Adam and Mariah (Breight) Rettig was born December 7, 1846-1888, in Flatrock Township. He married Anna (Bortz) Rettig February 10, 1869. She died on May 18, 1901. To them were born nine children: Frank A. Rettig - November
10, 1868-1956, Conrad B. Rettig - October 10, 1871-1956, Mariah F. Rettig - November 14, 1873-1924, Adam H. Rettig - March 29, 1876-1881, Nora E. (Kanney) Rettig - October 17, 1878-1975, Andrew H. Rettig - April 26, 1881-1943, Walter P. Rettig - December 12, 1884-1904, Ernest B. Rettig - August 20, 1886-1954, Clarence N. Rettig - August 2, 1889-1935.