Anthony F. Ittner

Anthony Friday Ittner (October 8, 1837 – February 22, 1931) was an American politician and businessman. A Republican, he was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Missouri.

Early life Ittner was born on October 8, 1837, in Lebanon, Ohio. His father was John Ittner, a German immigrant, and his mother was Mary Ittner, a Portuguese immigrant. In 1844, he and his parents moved to St. Louis, where he attended its common schools.

Career At age nine, Ittner was employed at a lead factory, and at age 12, at a brickyard. He later cofounded a brick manufacturing company, He served on the St. Louis Board of Aldermen in 1867 and 1868. He had six children, including architect William B. Ittner.