E. W. GRAY, proprietor of Gray's Mills, Oconto, is a native of Niagara Co., N.Y. At about the age of thirteen, he came to Kalamazoo Co., Mich.; in 1857, came to Winnebago Co., Wis.; there he followed the lumber business. In 1873, he came to Oconto ; engaged as foreman at Pierce's sash and door factory, in 1877, he built this mill, which he has since run. The capacity of this mill is from 30,000 to 40,000 feet a day. 

B. G. GRUNERT, County Clerk, Oconto, is a native of Saxony; in 1853, he came to Ontagamie Co., Wis., where he assisted his brother farming. The following Winter, he removed to Ft. Howard; came to Oconto, February, 1854; worked in and around the mills; a short time afterward, appointed book-keeper for Norton & Co. and Whitcomb & Ideson ; held this position till 1864. In the Fall of 1865, he was elected County Clerk; held this office five years. In the Fall of  1880, he was re-elected to this position. He has also held the office of City Clerk. 

W. HAGGERSON, dealer in groceries, provisions, flour, feed, etc., Oconto, is a native of New York State; came to Oconto in 18S5 with his parents. Established his present business in 1877. He carries a complete stock in his line. 

ALBERT HALBACH, firm of Halbach & Noonan, foundry and machine shop, Oconto, is a native of Sheboygan, Wis.; learned the machinist trade in Sheboygan Falls; came to Oconto in 1871; worked at his trade till 1874, when he bought out the interest of Charles Godfrey in this shop. He continued vith this firm till the Summer of 1880,when he and Mr. Noonan bought out the business. Has been Chief Engineer of the fire department. 

J. W. HALL, editor and proprietor of the Oconto Lumberman, was born in London, Eng.; came to America with his parents in 1849, and to Oconto in 1855. In the Spring of 1859, he went into the Pioneer printing-office to learn the trade, and in 1864, established his present paper. In 1865, he bought the Pioner office and consolidated it with the Lumberman office.

JOSEPH HALL, of Oconto, born in London, England, 1821, received an academic education; is a currier by trade. Emigrated to the United States in 1848,  and located at De Pere, Brown Co. Remained there to 1852; thence to Green Bay, and removed to Oconto, Wis., in 1855, his present residence. His been justice of the Peace; Clerk of Circuit Court for twenty-two years, was Deputy Assessor for United States, also Deputy Provost Marshal for his county during the war. Was appointed Postmaster by Gen. Grant, thirteen years ago, and still holds that position. 

R. L. HALL, abstract maker. Oconto, is a native of Chemung Co., N. Y.. came to Menomonee River with his father, Dr. J. C. Hall, who carried on an extensive lumber business there, as well as practicing his profession. Mr. Hall came to Oconto in 1857; held the office of County Surveyor; he is also Deputy of the Circuit Court. 

J. A. HANSEN, manufacturer of root beer, Oconto, is a native of Denmark, came to Manistee, Mich., in 1868; carried on a grocery and saloon; in 1873, he came to Oconto, and established this business ; he is a member of the City Council ; is serving on his third term ; is trustee of the Oconto Cemetery; trustee and cashier of the Danish Lutheran Church. 

ALBERT HANSON, manager of the boarding house for Holt & Balcom, Oconto, is a native of Norway, and came to Oconto in August, 1868 ; worked at different places up to April. 1879, when he took charge of this house. He was marricd to Mary E. Hanson, Oct. 24, 1869. They have four children - Cyrus, Harry, Axiom and William. 

C. S. HART, editor and proprietor of the Oconto Reporter, was born at Green Bay; came to Oconto in 1852, with his parents. His first paper was the Oconto Pioneer, in 1864. In 1872, he established his present paper. In politics he is independent. 

EDWIN HART, justice of the Peace and general collecting agent, Oconto, born in the city Norwich, New London Co., Conn., May 5, 1807, came to Huron Co., Ohio, in 1824; there he learned the carpenter and joiner trade. in the Spring of 1830, he emigrated to Green Bay, Wis., worked there at his trade till 1851, when he came to Oconto, was engaged at Oconto Falls in the lumber business two years ; in 1853, he opened a store in Oconto, this being the first store in the place, continued this business about eight years; in 1861, he established a line of steamers between here and Green Bay, this being the first line on this route; he continued it till 1872; he was also a general agent for all boats running here ; in 1833, he was appointed by Gov. Dodge, justice of the Peace; held  that appointment  till  the  Territory  became  a  State.  From  1832 to 1835,  he was  in  the  employ  of  the  U. S. Government,  in rebuilding  the garrison,  and  superintends  the cutting  out the  roads  from  Green  Bay  to  Manitowoc ,  in 1857 he  established  th e bank  of Oconto,  he  being  president;  Mr. Woodruff  was cashier;  he has  been  Clerk  of  the  Board  of