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William Quintilis Dallmeyer
1869 – 1871
 William Q. Dallmeyer (Republican), the tenth state treasurer, was born on October 23, 1829 in Hanover, Germany.
He came to America in 1845 and lived, first in New York City, then New Orleans, and then in St. Louis, where he was engaged in the dry goods business.
In 1856 he moved to Gasconade County where he established a general store, farmed, and became justice of the peace and postmaster. During
the Civil War he served in the Home Guard and then Dallmeyer’s Battalion, where he served as Lieutenant Colonel. In 1864 he was elected a
member of the legislature, serving through the extra session, and in 1866 was chosen for a second term. He was elected state treasurer in
1868 at a salary of $3,000 and moved to Jefferson City, where he made his home. The legislature allowed him contingent expenses of $800
annually. In 1874 he became cashier of the First National Bank in Jefferson City, serving until 1882. He later became cashier and president of the Exchange Bank. For 18 years he was a member of the Jefferson City School Board.
He was married to Sophia Lang and had 5 children. He died on March 15, 1908.
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