Sauk County, Wisconsin, Posted Biographies

ANDRUS, TERRELL: RANDOM M. ANDRUS, farmer Sec. 3; P.O. Baraboo, son of Edwin and Macena (Moore) Andrus; he came to Wisconsin November 1854 and located in Reedsburg, Sauk Co., the same year; he located in Baraboo, Sauk Co., December 1875; he owns 80 acres of land near the village of Baraboo; he was born Sept. 8, 1838, in Avon, Lorain Co., Ohio. He married Mary Theresa Terrell, daughter of Gillaspie and Lucretia (Tucker) Terrell, at Chicago, Ill., Oct. 16, 1867; Mr. Andrus has one child - Fredrick W. Andrus. He was engaged in the saw-mill business and connected with farming eight years before coming to Wisconsin. Mr. Andrus sailed three years and after remaining in Wisconsin four years, returned and sailed five years more, after which time he settled in Wisconsin and remained here since; he has sailed on all the lakes. Mr. Andrus is a member of the Masonic Order. Contributed by Linda Wright.

ARNOLD, MARBLE: G.W. ARNOLD, proprietor of the transfer teams; was born in Chenengo Co., NY, June 12, 1819 and came to Sauk Co. Nov. 2, 1855; he lived in Dodge Co. nine years before he came to Baraboo. He was married, June 30, 1857, to Miss P Marble; she was born in Madison Co., MY; they have on child - Earnest B. In politics, Mr. Arnold is a Republican.

AMY, GRISOM: SAMUEL F. AMY, contractor and builder; was born in Sherbrook Co., Canada East, Feb. 6.1827; moved to the States with his parents in 1838 and located in Vermont; learned the trade of carpenter; worked at bridge-building on the railroad up to 1848; he then shipped as carpenter, and followed the sea six years; June, 1856, can to Sauk Co., in the fall of 1872 moved to Baraboo; he has served about six years as Deputy Sheriff since he has been in the county. He was married May 10, 1857, at Beaver Dam, Wisconsin to Miss Letitia C. Grisom; she was born in Sherbrook, Canada East; they have four children, viz., Alice J., Ernest C., Merton S. and Arthur A. Mr. and Mrs. Amy and their two oldest children are members of the Presbyterian Church and in politics he is a Republican.

ALDRICH, GOWIN: JAMES W. ALDRICH wagon-maker, and is at the present time working for Mr. M. Renland; was born in Chenango Co., NY, Dec 16, 1812; came to Sauk County., and to Baraboo, Wis., in 1855 and has worked at his trade ever since. He was married, April 21, 1836, to Miss Ester Gowin; she was born in Washington Co., NY and died July 18, 1843; they had four children - Thomas J.,(deceased), Selestia A., one died in infancy, and Edgar M. He was married the second time to Miss Mary A. Boyd, Oct 2, 1843; she was born in Canada; they have had six children, viz., Gordan A., William R., one died in infancy, Maria, Elizabeth (deceased) and Mary A. Both Mr. and Mrs Aldrich are members of the Seventh Day Adventists. In politics he is a Republican.

ANDREWS, GOTHERIDGE, MOULD: ANDREW ANDREWS, farmer, Sec 11; PO Baraboo; is a son of William and Rebecca(Hadrel) Andrews; came to Wisconsin in the fall of 1849, located in the village of Baraboo and remained there for twenty-seven years; owns 40 acres of land; also in the village owns 8 1/2 acres, three lots, shoe-shop and two houses. Mr. Andrews learned the trade of shoe making in England and followed that occupation for twenty-seven years in the village of Baraboo; was employed one year in the woolen-mill at Manchester, near Baraboo; went to England in the fall of 1877 and returned the following spring and located on a farm where he now resides; he was born in Ledbury, Herefordshire, England, Feb 2, 1815; emigrated to America in 1849. He married Lydia Gotheridge, about 1840 in Herefordshire, England; had ten children, all of whom died; married Mary Ann Mould, daughter of Matthew and Jan (Islip) Mould, in Baraboo, June 10, 1863; had one child, Andrew F., who is now living with his father. Mrs. Andrew s was born in Woodnewton, Northhamptonshire, England, in 1848 and emigrated to America in 1849; located to Newport, Herkimer Co., NY; can to Baraboo October, 1857, with her father and mother who yet reside in the village engaged in the grocery business.

ANDRUS, MARTIN: CHARLES S. ANDRUS, (deceased) he was born in York State, Nov., 7, 1830 and came to Sauk Co., in 1858 and bought a farm. He married Oct 4, 1860 to Miss Mary J. Martin; she was born in Franklin Co., NY; they have one child - Alma A. Mrs. Andrus is a member of the Unitarian Church

APKER: CLARENCE A APKER, dispatcher at round-house; was born in Greenfield, Sauk, Co., Wis., Sept 5,185- ; he commenced railroading in 1872, for the C & N W R R co.; he has been employed by them ever since.

CAPENER: GEORGE CAPENER, contractor and builder; born in London, England, July 29, 1829; came to America with his parents in 1836; they located in New York City May 11, 1850; he landed in Baraboo, where he has been engaged most of the time at his trade; he has built most of the churches, and a large number of principal buildings in the town. He was married, Nov. 14, 1849 to Miss Harriet J. Dunn; she was born in Meadville, Penn.; they have four children, all born in Baraboo, Wis.- Emma J., Sarah A., Wm.A. and Geo. D. Mrs. Capener died June 18, 1865. He married the second time, Sept 2, 1866 to Louisa Shew; she was born in Baraboo, and the have two children living-Arthur and Leona May. In politics, Mr Capener is a Republican.

CAROW: A.J. CAROW, contractor and builder; he was born in Canada West Jan. 25, 1843; he came to the States in 1866 and to Baraboo in 1872. He was married August, 1870 to Miss Martha L. Moore; she was born in Wisconsin; they have six children - Lottie Bell, deceased; Frank A., Geo W., Irwin, Maud and Herbert T. Both Mr. and Mrs. Carow are members of the Presbyterian Church and in politics he is a Republican.

CHAMBERLIN: DAN CHAMBERLIN, contractor and builder, one of the firm of Chamberlin & Burdick; he was born in Franklin co., NY, April 17, 1826; he came to Baraboo June 8, 1852. He was married to Miss Sarah A Heath in 1852; she was born in Franklin Co., NY; they have had two children - Arthur A., deceased and Minnie. Both Mr. and Mrs. Chamberlin are members of the Presbyterian Church, and in politics he is a Republican.

CHEEK: PHILIP CHEEK, Jr., attorney at law, son of Philip and Hannah (Gunningham) Cheek, who came to Excelsior, Sauk Co., Wis., May 1856 and settled on Sec. 27, both now residents of Baraboo; Philip Jr., was born in Silverton, Somersetshire, England, May 11, 1841; came to America with his parents May 1, 1852; lived two years at Newark, NJ and two years at Pawtucket, RI; from there came to Wisconsin. Enlisted April 25, 1861 in Co A, 6th W.V.I.; served in this regiment until Dec. 25, 1862; when he was wounded at Antietam, received appointment of Deputy Provost Marshal for Sauk County Nov. 17, 1863; finally mustered out May 15, 1865; he settled in Baraboo, permanently, Oct. 15, 1870, re-elected as Clerk until Jan, 1877; elected District Attorney in the fall of 1879; he has been engaged in practice since Jan. 1, 1877; was admitted to the bar in September 1876. Was married in the town of Excelsior, July 23, 1861 to Catherine, daughter of Henry and Mary (Horn) Fuller, who came to the tow! n of Freedom in 1855 and still reside there. Mrs. C was born May 24, 1840 at Pittsburgh, Penn; they have two children living - Arthur W and Jennie; lost one son, born Sept 28, 1864, and died April 14, 1880.

CORDES: GEORGE CORDES, manufacturer of and dealer of furniture, Bridge street; born in Hanover, Germany, March 12, 1826; he came to America in the fall of 1869; stopped for three months in Racine and the same year came to Baraboo and commenced work in the Island Agricultural Works for six years; he then moved to Reedsburg, went into the furniture business for about three years, then returned to Baraboo and started his present business. He was married, in May, 1857, to Miss Johanna Hartman; she was born in Hanover, Germany, and came to America with her husband; they have had five children - Johanna, Henry (deceased), George W., Marie S. and Freida L. Mr. Cordes and his wife are members of the Luthern Church.

BARKER: BARKER, ARCHIBALD Sec 20., P.O. Baraboo; born in December 1816 , at Tyrone, Ireland; is a son of Thomas and Rebecca Barker; came to Wisconsin in 1837 and in the fall commenced to erect a shanty near the present site of Baraboo; but as fast as he and his comrades could raise it the Indians would pull it down. In 1850, Mr. B. went to California and was absent four years; he then returned and located on the place where he now resides; owns 200 acres. Mr. B was married in 1859 to Miss Jan Lamborn; she was born Oct 26, 1836; has eight children-William, born Aug., 26, 1860; John, Nov. 8, 1861; Thomas, Feb 14, 1863; Joseph, April 8, 1866; Sarah M., May 15, 1867; Alexander, March 13, 1870; Perry R., April 3, 1872; Samuel, Feb 25, 1874. Contributed by Linda Wright

BARKER: JOHN BARKER, attorney at law; born in the village of Sand Bank, Oswego Co., NY, March 29, 1839; educated in Oswego and Jefferson Counties; engaged in clerking near Ironton, Ohio, from 1861 to 1865; then returned to Oswego Co., NY; studied law before and after going to Ohio and was admitted to the bar at Syracuse NY, in October 1865 and came to Baraboo the same month, where he engaged in the practice of his profession; taught school in the winters of 1865-66; has held various offices - Town Clerk, Town Treasurer, County Judge and District Attorney. Mr. Barker was married in New Haven, Oswego Co., NY, Nov. 29, 1870 to Alice A. Druse; she was born in Oswego Co. NY; they have three sons - Ralph, born Nov 27 1872; and twins born Aug. 7, 1880.

BASSINGER: JOHN F BASSINGER, carpenter, born in Lewis Co., NY, May 9, 1838; in 1850, moved to Fond du Lac Co., Wis and to Baraboo in 1866. In politics he is a Republican.

BENDER: CHARLES BENDER, carriage manufacturer and general repair shop, on Fourth street; he was born in Germany Oct 4, 1842; came to America to Baraboo in 1857. He enlisted Aug. 11, 1862, in Co. K, 23rd W.V.I. and served three years; was in fifteen battles; while in the service, was wounded twice and was in the hospital at New Orleans about four weeks. He was married, Dec. 31, 1868, to Miss Gretchsen Kugelman; she was born in Germany; they have four children-Mary, Emma, Nettie and Ida. In politics Mr. Bender in a Republican

BENDER: GEORGE BENDER, (deceased) was born at Nassau, Germany, May 31, 1819. Was married May 31, 1848 to Miss Anna Ohnosorg; he came to America in 1848, stopped for a few months in Milwaukee, then to Sauk City in 1858; came to Baraboo and engaged in the saloon and village hall business up to 1869, when he built the Baraboo City Brewery and ran it till his deceased, which occurred April 1, 1874. They have had nine children, six yet living, viz., Mrs. Isabel Junk, Robert W., Adolph. Frank, Albert J. and Fred. Since the death of Mr. Bender, the widow has build a fine brick hotel (Bender House) on the corner of Bridge and Linn streets; she still owns the hotel and brewery; the business is all run and managed by her oldest son Robert W. Bender.

BENTLEY: M. BENTLEY, lawyer; he was born in Binghamton, NY, April 9, 1836; in 1848. he moved with his parents to LaGrange, Ind., and in 1855 to Columbia Co., Wis; in 1861, his father enlisted in Co. G, 2nd W.V.I.; was discharged July , 1862, and then enlisted, Jan 19, 1864 as a recruit to Co. E. 23rd W.V.I.; was taken sick and sent to the hospital at New Orleans and died March 31, 1864, and his mother died the same day at her home in the village of Paynette, Columbia Co., Wis. M. Bentley, the subject of this sketch, enlisted Dec. 24, 1863 in Co. K, 10th NY. Heavy Artillery, and served about six months, and was discharged on account of disability. Mr. William R. Bentley, his only brother, was in Co G. 2nd W.V.I and was killed at Antietam. He was married, Oct 27, 1858 to Miss Susan A. Booth; she was born in New York; had five children - Alice R., Charles V., Frank R., Addie B., deceased, and Clara A. His wife died Aug 27, 1867; he married the second time, April 18, 1868 to Mrs. Jen! nie Jenks; have one child Ernest R. Both Mr. and Mrs Bentley are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church; he is a Republican.

BENTON: JEROME BENTON, (son of G.W. and Sophrone Van Curran Benton); farmer, Sec. 11; P.O. Baraboo; came to Wisconsin with his parents about 1859; owns 40 acres of land one and a half miles from the village of Baraboo; born Sept. 19, 1853 in Erie, Penn. He married Ulrica Matthias, daughter of Peter and Mrs. Matthias, June 29, 1875, in Baraboo, Sauk Co.; had one child, who died Aug. 29, 1877. Father and mother of Mr. Benton are living in the town of Sumter, engaged in farming. Father of Mrs. Renton is living in the town of Ableman's, engaged in farming. Mr. and Mrs. Benton belong to the Free-Will Baptist Church.

BLACHLY: WILLIAM B. BLACHLY, born April 10, 1844, at Weathersfield, village of Niles, Trumbull, Co., Ohio; moved to Dane Co., Wis., with his parents in 1850. At the age of 20, he enlisted in Co. D, 46th W.V.I. and remained until the close of the war; at the age of 27, he commenced to learn the trade of blacksmith; in 1873 he commenced work for the Chicago & North-Western Railroad Company in the town of Baraboo, where he is at the present time. He was married, in 1872, to Miss A. J. White. In politics, Republican.

BLAKE: MARVIN BLAKE, farmer; P.O. Baraboo; was born in Oswego Co., NY, May 5, 1814; at the age of 11, he went with his uncle to Vermont, and lived there till he was of age; then returned to New York. He was married Feb 14, 1838, to Miss Lucy Brown; she was born in Clinton Co., NY; they moved to Whitewater, Wis., Nov 5, 1843; he landed in Baraboo Aug. 11, 1844, with his family; he owns 50 acres of land near the village; they are the first family that settled in the village of Baraboo. he assisted in building the first dam that was built in the village; they have one child, Chauncey M. who is married and settled in Baraboo. Both Mr. and Mrs. Blake are members of the Presbyterian Church and in politics he is a Republican.

BLOOM: GEORGE BLOOM, boot and shoe store, and dealer in hides, pelts and furs, on Bridge street; he was born Nov. 2, 1824 at county of Wurzburg, State of Bavaria; came to America April 28, 1851, and located at Pittsburgh, Nov. 11, 1855; he landed in Baraboo and started the shoe business in 1863; went on a farm, and on Aug. 17, 1864, enlisted in Co. D, 9th W.V.I. and served about one year. He was married, Dec. 18, 1861 to Miss Catherine Wild; she was born in Prussia, on the River Rhine; they have four children-Robert G., Henry F., Edward K and George F.; the second son, Henry F. Commenced work as fireman in July 1879, and intends to fit himself for an engineer. In politics, Mr. Bloom is a Democrat.

BREWER: A.D.BREWER, fireman, born at Koshkonong, Jefferson Co. Wis., July 3, 1859; came to Baraboo in May 1875; commenced work for the Chicago & North Western Railroad Company in 1879, where he is still employed.

BROWN: H.C.BROWN, engineer on the Chicago & North Western Railroad; born in Windham Co., VT/. Feb. 28, 1848; commenced railroading in 1869, as fireman, took an engine in 1873, and has been running on the road ever since. In politics, Republican

BROWNE: DR. S.O. BROWNE, physician and surgeon; his practice is homoeopathic (sic); he was born in Sullivan Co., N.H., Sept. 23, 1821; he studied medicine and commenced practice in 1850, in Ware, Mass, and in 1868 came to Dunn Co., Wis., and in 1873 to Sauk Co. He was married, May 1, 1844, to Hattie Whipple, and she died Sept. 18, 1847; he was married the second time, June 5, 1850, to Miss Mary M. Whipple; she was born in Worcester, Mass, Aug. 4, 1826; they have two children - Hattie M. born in Springfield Mass, Dec. 14, 1858, and Mary E., born in Sutton, Mass., July 25, 1862. The Doctor and his wife are members of the M.E. Church.

BROWN: WILLIAM BROWN, attorney at law; born in Franklin Co., NY, July 27, 1823; he came to Wisconsin Sept. 14, 1842, and located in Walworth Co.; was there about two years; he moved to Baraboo in July 1844, and has lived in the county ever since, with the exception of about two years; he entered the first piece of land that was entered this side of the Bluff, which embraces the water-power now owned by Mr. Strong; he and his brother built a saw-mill on the place, and his brother built a grist-mill, being the first one built in the county. Mr. Brown has been engaged in the practice of law for about twenty-three years. He was married in 1856 to Nancy A. Wyman; she was born in Maine; she died Feb. 22, 1858; he was married the second time, Nov. 19, 1877 to Mrs. Mary A. Merriam; she was born in Jefferson Co., NY. Mr. Brown, in politics is a Republican.

BROWN: S.H.BROWN, conductor on the C. & N. W. R. R.; he was born in Rock Co., Wis., Oct. 19, 1857 and came to Baraboo in 1876.

BUHMEYER: DANIEL BUHMEYER, proprietor of cigar factory; he was born in Cologne, Germany, June 14, 1840; came to America in 1853 with his parents and to Baraboo in 1878; the business was established by his brother about 1875. He was married, Aug 25, 1864, to Miss Mary Delany and she was born in Illinois; they have four children, viz., Minnie, Carrie, Willie and Mamie. In politics, Mrs. Buhmeyer is a Republican.

BURNHAM: W.H. BURNHAM, (deceased); born in New York City March 17, 1818; he was a graduate of Berkshire Medical College; he was in practice for about forty years; he moved to Baraboo in 1865, and commenced practice; he was taken sick the same year and had to give it up; he traveled some and engaged in other branches of business; he was Professor for two terms in one of the medical colleges in New York City, where he had located in 1869; he died Oct 28, 1879. He was married Feb 10, 1854 to Mrs. C.A.M. Smith; Mrs. Dr. Burnham is engaged in manufacturing and sale of the Triumph Truss, also the retention and cure of hernia.

BURDICK: WILLIAM W. BURDICK, of the firm of Chamberlin & Burdick, contractors and builders, Baraboo; was born in Clinton Co., NY, Nov. 6, 1825; he came to Baraboo May 25, 1852, with his family. He was married, April 25, 1850 to Miss Evaline C. Myers, daughter of Christian Myers; she was born in Clinton Co., NY; they have two children - George W. and Carrie M. Mr. Burdick is religion, is a Liberal; in politics, he is a Republican. His wife is a member of the Baptist Church.

BUTTERFIELD: LYMAN BUTTERFIELD, farmer, Sec 16., P.O. Baraboo; son of Lyman and Thilda (Hooper) Butterfield; born March 24, 1828, in Syracuse, Onondaga Co., NY; came to Wisconsin Dec. 5 1878 and located to Baraboo, Sauk Co. He was a member of Co I, 13th W.V.I.; mustered in June, 1861, discharged about July 1862, on account of disability; he participated in the battle of Pea Ridge,, the fight at Wilson's Creek, and all other battles fought by his company while with the. Mr. Butterfield's father's family consisted of four boys and four girls; one sister or Mr. Butterfield is married to Jacob Hunt, with whom Mr. Butterfield lives; they have had two children - one died in the spring of 1875, the other is still living. Mr. Butterfield has been an active member of the Good Templars and Sons of Temperance for some years. He owns 40 acres of land.

CAHOON: LEVI CAHOON, farmer, Sec 9; P.O. Baraboo; son of Wilbur and Tirza (Moore) Cahoon; born June 2, 1834, in Avon, Lorain Co., Ohio; came to Wisconsin July, 1865, located in Delona, Sauk Co., and remained there two years; located where he now resides in the fall of 1867. He was married in Baraboo, Sept. 17, 1865 to Willie A., daughter of William and Ann Eliza (Eaton) Wells; they have five children - Wells, Wilber, Lee, Paul and Roger. Mr. Cahoon has held the offices of Town Clerk and Supervisor. Dictrict (sic) Clerk, Treasurer and School Director. Mrs. Cahoon belongs to the Baptist Church. Mr. Cahoon is a member of the A.F.& A. M. Lodge. He owns 173 acres of land, three and half miles from the village of Baraboo.

CAMP: JAMES CAMP, farmer, P.O. Baraboo; son of John and Eliza (Jones) Camp; born near the city of Hamilton, Canada West; came to Wisconsin in April 1854; went to Canada in April, 1855; returned shortly afterward, and after being occupied in various parts of the county, and serving in the army, located where he now resides in 1871. He enlisted, Sept 21, 1861, in Co. E, 12th W.V.I; was in the siege of Vicksburg, and at the second battle of Corinth, July 21, 1864; was wounded in the arm in front of Atlanta; the result of this wound was the resection of a portion of the bone four inches in length; although his arm was not amputated, yet it has troubled him very much; he is now managing a farm; he was mustered out of the servrce (sic) Sept 20, 1864, having lain in Harvey Hospital, at Madison, Wis., awaiting the results of his wound. He married Mary Ann Crook-Camp, daughter of John and Mary (Holden) Crook and, widow of Nathaniel Camp; they had four children - Almira, Katy J., Martha V! . and Emma; before marrying James Camp, Mrs. Camp had two children, their father being Nathaniel J. Camp, these were Mary E. and Nathaniel J. Mr. Camp owns 140 acres of land, and resides on a beautiful farm of 100 acres near the village of Baraboo. He has held the offices of Town Treasurer, District Treasurer and Director for a number of years.

COWAN: R. A. COWAN, Assistant Train Dispatcher; born in Massachuesetts July 26, 1845. He was married, May 4, 1869 to Miss Anna M. Willott; she was born in Boone Co., Ill. In politics, Mr. Cowan in a Republican; he has been in the employ of the C. & N.W.R.R Co about thirteen years; he came to Baraboo in 1872 and he has held the position he now occupies ever since he has been here; he took a pleasure trip to England, the present season, and returned.

COWAN: HENRY H. COWAN, conductor on the C.& N. W. R. R.; born in Rensselaer Co., NY, Aug. 31, 1836; came to Baraboo in 1873; he has been railroading for the last twenty-three years. He was married, Jan. 8, 1860 to Miss Mary E. Anderson; she was born in Chicago, Ill.; they have two children - Charles H. and Edith. In politics, Mr. Cowan is a Republican.

COSGROVE: PHILIP E. COSGROVE, born in Adrian, Mich, July 10, 1854; commenced to learn the trade of boiler-maker to 1870; moved to Baraboo in 1876, in the employ of the C & N. W.R.R. Co. He married, Oct. 10, 1876, to Miss Sarah Lynch; she ws born in Michigan City, Ind.; they have one child -- May.

COWLES: CAPT. B.K. COWLES, proprietor of the Railroad Hotel and Eating House at Baraboo; he was born in Franklin Co, Ohio; he took charge of the Cliff House in 1876 and opened the Railroad House in 1878. He enlisted July, 1861, as a private in Co. K, 6th Iowa V.I.; promoted to 1st Lieutenant October, 1861 and then to Captain in the spring of 1862, immediately after the battle of Shiloh; was then detailed as Acting Assistant Adjutant General on the Staff of Brig. Gen John A. McDowell; served in that capacity till his resignation, on account of disability; time of service, about three years. His wife was born in Licking Co., Ohio; they have three children - H.L., Laura K. and Byron K., Jr. In politics, Capt Cowles is a Republican.

CRAWFORD: JAMES CRAWFORD, farmer, Sec 1; P.O. Baraboo; son of James and Lucy Wallace Crawford; came to Wisconsin in the fall of 1847; located where he now resides, in spring of 1848; born near Columbus, Huron Co., Ohio; emigrated from Ohio to within six miles of Beloit, Wis., and remained there until 1847m when he located where he now resides. Mr. Crawford enlisted in the army as a musician and was stationed at Fort Scott, Kan. James Crawford, father of subject of this sketch, was born in Delaware Co., NY and died Aug. 19th, 1876 in Baraboo. Wis. The mother of Mr. Crawford was born in Vermont, and died Oct. 14th 1873 in Baraboo. Mr. Crawford has held the office of Supervisor; belongs to the Temple of Honor, was a member of the Good Templars, always been a temperance worker; he is a member of the Methodist Church.

GERLAUGH: OTHO GERLAUGH, farmer, Sec, 11; P.O Baraboo; son of Adam and Catherine (Haines) Gerlaugh; came to Wisconsin in 1846, and remained one year; when he returned to Ohio; again in 1853. he came to Wisconsin and located in Freedom, now Excelsior, Sauk, Co.; purchased land where he now resides, in 1867, but did not locate on it himself until April 1878; he owns 143 acres of land and one house and lot in the village of Baraboo; born Aug., 28, 1812 at Beaver Creek, Greene Co., Ohio. Married Ellen Kirkpatrick, daughter of Samuel and Mrs. Kirkpatrick, June 10, 1840 in Ohio; had two children - an infant died unnamed, and Franklin, aged 19, was killed in the army. Franklin son of Mr. Gerlaugh, enlisted April 1, 1861, in Co. A, 6th W.V.I., when but 18 years of age, and was killed at the battle of Antietam, Sept 17, 1862; participated in the battles of Gainesville, South Mountain, and other battles engaged by his company. Mr. Gerlaugh's first wife died in 1847; married again to Harriett Chapman, daughter of William and Rody (Culver) Chapman; had three children, all of whom died; names of children were Eleanor, Corwin C. and Julia E. May 6, 1850. Mr. Gerlaugh started from Ohio on an overland trip to California, in search of gold; the trip was made in four months; he returned Dec. 25, 1851. In religion, Mr. and Mrs. Gerlaugh are very liberal Free Congregationalists.

FORD: J.G. FORD, editor, Baraboo Democrat ; was born in Princeton, Caldwell Co., Ky., in 1831 Contributed by Linda Wright

FISHER: A.F.FISHER, druggist, on Oak Street east of the court house; was born in Sauk Co., Wis., May 10, 1857 and came to Baraboo, 1875; he was employed by Mr. Bacon, in the drug business, and in the fall of 1878, he bought the business out and moved into his present store. Jan 10, 1880. Contributed by Linda Wrigh

FISCHER: ANTON FISCHER, retired; was born in Germany Nov 5, 1833; came to America and to Sauk City November, 1851, and learned the tinner's trade, and was there till 1861, when he enlisted in Co. D, 9th W.V.I. and was promoted to Lieutenant; was mustered out December 1864; he was elected County Clerk in 1866, and served ten years in that office. He was married, May 29, 1870, to Miss Lucy Pold; she was born in the State of Wisconsin. In politics, Mr. Fisher (sic) is a Republican. Contributed by Linda Wright

FERRIS: THOMAS FERRIS, proprietor paint-shop, over Gollmars blacksmith-shop; he was born in England, Sept 11, 1829; came to America and to Baraboo, Wis., June 1852. He was married March 12, 1852, to Miss Patience Stubbs; she died March 1872; they had three children, viz., Sarah, now married to H. Hurlbert; Lorenzo J; Nelson R. Mr. Ferris was married, the second time, Dec 5, 1872, to Miss Cornelia M Monroe; she was born in Madison Co., N.Y. In politics, Mr. Ferris is a Republican. Contributed by Linda Wright

EVANS: HENRY D. EVANS, farmer, Sec. 20; P.O. Baraboo; came to Wisconsin in 1837, arriving at Milwaukee in May; has been a permanent resident of Baraboo since 1846; lived in the village for eight years, where he worked at his trade, carpenter and joiner, when he removed to his present residence; was born Dec. 16, 1818; some of Abitha and Mary (Doty) Evans. Was married, Nov 30, 1845, to Miss Bridget H. McBride; Mrs. E. died April 6, 1874; has two children - Abitha (deceased), Izro, now Mrs. T. W. English; has been Supervisor and Clerk of School Board. Contributed by Linda Wright

ENGLISH: THOMAS T. ENGLISH, farmer; he was born in Virginia April 28, 1824; came to Sauk Co. in 1852, and moved his family in 1853; since he has been in the county, he has followed farming, merchandising, etc.; he is one of the largest bee-raisers in the State; also one of the stockholders and a Director of the First National Bank at this place; he has served on the Village Board as Trustee; has been elected Town Assessor two terms. He was married, July 27, 1848, to Miss Ann E. Powell; she was born in Franklin Co., Va.; they have four children, viz., Thomas W., John E., Ella V., and Alice M. In politics, Mr. English is a Democrat. Contributed by Linda Wright

ELDRIDGE: FRANK ELDRIDGE, telegraph operator for the C. & N. W. R. R. Co.; he was born at Dupre, Wis., July 7, 1853 and came to Baraboo in 1875. He was married Jan 14, 1880, to Miss Fannie H. Turner; she was born in Utica, N.Y. Contributed by Linda Wright

EBER, EGERER: CHARLES EBER; born at Haardt Palatine, Germany, Aug. 1, 1852; came to America April 1, 1870 with his parents; they stopped in New York City for a few months; he commenced railroading on the P. & R. R. R.; then on the P. & E. R. R., as brakeman; then to firing up to January, 1879; he then took an engine. He was married Nov. 9, 1875, to Miss Barbara Egerer; they have one child, Anna. Contributed by Linda Wright

DYKINS, NOYES: CHARLES W. DYKINS, was born in Baraboo July 31, 1851; received a common-school education, and commenced learning the printers trade in 1867; established the Sauk County Republican, partnership with D.W.K Noyes, in December 1879. Contributed by Linda Wright

DYKINS, THATCHER: JAMES DYKINS, was born near Elmira, N.Y, Jan 1, 1820; served an apprenticeship at carriage-making at Williamsport, Penn., and then returned to New York; in 1844, went to Pittsburgh, Penn., and fro there to St. Louis; from the latter city he emigrated , in the summer of 1845, to Freeport, Ill., where he was married, in 1846 to Eleanor Thatcher; in 1849, he came to Baraboo and has lived here ever since, engaged in wagon-making. Mr. and Mrs. Dykins have four children - John, Charles W., Emma Jane and Eddie J., all living; the eldest son and the daughter reside in Chicago. Contributed by Linda Wright

DYKE, PALMER: CHARLES A. DYKE, telegraph operator for the C. & N. W. R. R. Co.; born at Nashua, NH., March 22, 1853, and came to Baraboo, Wis., in 1874. Was married Nov. 26, 1876, to Miss Nellie Palmer; she was born in Dane Co., Wis. In politics, Mr. Dyke is a Democrat. Contributed by Linda Wright

DRAPER, STEVENSON: JOHN DRAPER, one of the firm of Draper Bros., proprietors of meat markets on Third street; he was born in Welby, near Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, England, Jan. 27, 1827; came to America in March 1856, with his family, and located in Philadelphia for one year; in 1857, moved to Madison, Wis., and in 1868 moved to Baraboo. He was married July 3, 1846, to Miss Rebecca Stevenson; she was born in Leiscestershire, England, March 18, 1827; they have two children - Mary C., now Mrs. Rolla E. Noyes, and John J. H. Mrs. Draper is a member of the Episcopal Church. In politics, Mr. Draper is Independent, and his son, John J.H., is a Democrat. Contributed by Linda Wright

DOANE: D.D. DOANE, dealer in fancy groceries and confectionery, in connection with dining hall; his bakery is first-class, running up into a line of goods that are seldom found outside of large cities; meals, lunches and ice-cream served at all hours; also a nice line of picnic goods always on hand. Mr. Doane is a Vermonter by birth and has lived in Baraboo since 1856. Contributed by Linda Wright

DIBBLE, WORTH: J.A. DIBBLE, J.P., was born in Danbury, Conn, May 2, 1842; came to Baraboo with his parents July 16, 1852; he is engaged in the boot and shoe trade; in 1860, was elected Town Treasurer and in 1878, Justice of the Peace, to fill an unexpired term, and in 1879 was elected to fill the full term. He was married Nov. 22, 1865, to Miss Mary. A. Worth; she was born in Richmondville, NY; they have four children - Julia Co., Mary E., Frank A. and Carrie M. Both he and his wife are members of the M.E. Church, and Squire Dibble, in politics, is a Republican Contributed by Linda Wright

DANA, DAVIS: MOSES MITCHELL DAVIS, was born in Sharon, Windsor Co., Vt., August 27, 1820; his father was Moses Davis, a native of Methuen, Mass; his mother was Polly Chandler Davis, a native of Pomfret, Conn; he was educated in the common schools, and at Norwich University, which institution he entered in the spring of 1837; while acquiring his education, he was compelled for want funds to teach school during the winter months, and labor on a farm in the summer, attending to his studies in spring and autumn. He commenced the study of medicine and surgery with Dr. D.C. Joslyn, of Waitsfieldl, Vt., in 1843; the same year he attended medical lectures at Dartmouth, the New Hampshire Medical College; subsequently he attended two courses of medical lectures at the Vermont Medical College, at Woodstock, from which college he graduated in June, 1846; he at once entered upon the practice of his profession at Norwich, Vt., ; in 1854, he removed to Portage City, Wis., where he was engaged in the practice of his profession most of the time, until early in 1863, he removed to Appleton, Wis., to take charge of the lands donated by Congress, to the State, to improve the Fox and Wisconsin Rivers and to connect the same by a canal. This change of residence was made necessary by his appointment as Trustee of the property; after the Fox and Wisconsin Rivers improvement, property was sold under a decree of foreclosure. He removed to Chicago, where he resided until a short time subsequent to the great fire of 1871, when he removed to Baraboo, where he has since been engaged in his profession. While a resident of Vermont, he was a member of the Connecticut River Medical Society; he is a member of the Wisconsin State Medical Society and a member of the American Medical Association and also a member of the American Public Health Association. He has always been a decided republican; in 1852, he was a delegate from Vermont to the National Convention held at Pittsburgh, Penn., which nominated the late Hon. John P. Hale, of New Hampshire, for President in 1856; he was a delegate from Wisconsin to the National Convention which nominated Gen Fremont for President; in November, 1855, he was elected to the Assembly from the north half of Columbia Co.; in November 1856 he was elected to the State Senate for two years and he was re-elected to the same place in November, 1858, in 1860 he was elected President pro tem of the Senate, in 1858, in join convention of the Legislature, he was elected Regent of the State University for six years and in 1864 he was re-elected; on the re-organization of the University he declined the appointment of Regent; from 1863 to 1870, he was Trustee of Lawrence University; while a Regent of the State University, he was mainly instrumental in the passage of a resolution in favor of the co-education of the sexes; in 1862, he was appointed Trustee of the Fox and Wisconsin Rivers improvement property, his associates being Hon. Charles Butler and Judge Alexander Spaulding of New York; in 1862 he was appointed Draft Commissioner of Columbia Co; in June 1861, he was commissioned to take charge of the Indians residing in the vicinity of Green Bay; after more than five years service, he resigned, as he did not choose to hold office under President Andrew Johnson. While a member of the Legislature, the officers of the Milwaukee and Lacrosse Railway Company used nearly a million of dollars of company bonds to secure the passage of bill giving that company the lands granted by Congress to aid in the construction of a railroad from Columbus or Madison, Wis., to Portage and thence northwesterly to the River of Lake St. Croix; this bill did not secure the construction of the road, although it donated the lands; Dr. Davis opposed the bill, which passed and was vetoed by the Governor, a new bill was prepared, giving the lands to the same company and securing the construction of the road; in 1858 a joint committee of the Legislature investigated the transactions of the company in using its bonds to control the action of the members of the Legislature; it was proved that most of the members took bonds, and a very few refused them; Dr. Davis was member among the few; the officials of the company visited him with their displeasure; they bought up tow of the three Republican papers in the county and tired to defeat him for the Senate; without notice, or offer of compensation, they entered upon and took possession of his lots and lands in Portage; the result was a law-suit; the Doctor got an injunction against the occupancy of his property until it was paid for; the company refused to obey the order of the court; after two days notice, the Doctor took up the track on a part of his land; the company sent a hundred men to forcibly take possession and relay the track; the Sheriff arrest about ninety of the railroad men and lodged them in jail; the engines and cars that were run on to the Doctors land were dumped in the sand and then the company paid the damages which had been proved in court and thru this bit of railroad war ended. On the 3rd of December 1846 he married Miss Eunice E. Dana, of Warren, Vt.; five children have been born in this family - three sons and two daughters; one son died in infancy; the eldest daughter is married and settled in Chicago, Ill; the sons are married and engaged in railway service in Minnesota

HOLMES, JOHNSON: L.O.HOLMES, Under Sheriff and Village Marshall, an office he has filled for the past five years; he was born in New Hampshire Oct 20, 1844. He enlisted in August, 1861, in Co. E, 7th, N.H V.I. and served about eighteen months and was discharged on account of disability; in Aug., 1863, he re-enlisted in the 3r N.H.B. and served till the close of the war. He was married, September 1866, to Miss Vira Johnson; she was born in Baraboo; Mrs. R. Peck, her aunt, is the first white women that settled in Sauk Co.; Mr. and Mrs. Holmes have four children - Willie H., Minta I., Guy E., and Attie L. In politics, Mr. Holmes is a Republican.

FINNIGAN, HOLAH: GEORGE HOLAH, contractor and builder, Sec. 27; P.O. Baraboo; born in Huntingdonshire, England, July 10, 1819. He was married, Dec. 25, 1844, to Miss Hannah Finnigan; came to America in 1849; lived in Cleveland, Ohio until 1851; arrived in Milwaukee May 25, this year, he came direct to Baraboo; remained in the village ten years, when he removed to his farm residence, where he now lives, Mr. H. has been an extensive contractor and builder, having built the public school building, bank block and all the brick business houses in Baraboo, with one exception; was the architect of the court house; has had five children - Hannah B., born July 11, 1846, died when 1 month old; Hannah, July 16, 1847; Amelia, Sept 9, 1848, died Jan 9, 1854; Elijah A., July 9, 1850l George H., March 30, 1855. Mr. H has been Supervisor, Town Treasurer and a member of the School Board for nine years. Contributed by Linda Wright

HIRE, MORNA: MICHAEL HIRE, mason, builder and stone-cutter; born in Scott Co., Iowa, Aug. 14, 1840; moved to Wisconsin in 1868, and to Baraboo in 1873. He enlisted Aug. 13, 1862, in Co. E, 112th Ill., V.I. and served till the close of the war. He was married, Oct. 6, 1861 to Miss Betsy Morna; she was born in England; they have one child - Jessie B. In politics, Mr. Hire is a Republican. Contributed by Linda Wright

HEWITT, MOGLAR: JOHN HEWITT, farmer, Sec. 9; P.O. Baraboo; son of Elisha and Catherine Benner Hewitt; came to Wisconsin in 1870; located in the village of Baraboo, where he now resides, in July, 1877; owns 82 acres of land, four miles from the village of Baraboo - farm well improved; born in West Montrose, Waterloo Co., Canada, July 27, 1850. He was married, in Baraboo, April 4, 1877, to Mary Moglar, daughter of John and Caroline Kline Moglar; Mr. Hewitt has two children - Freddie, and an infant unnamed. Before he engaged in farming he worked three years in a woolen-mill. Mrs. Hewitt belongs to the M.E. Church. Contributed by Linda Wright

HENDERSON, RICHLEY: ROBERT HENDERSON, born Dec. 3, 1845, in the county of Durham, England; came to America in 1873, and located in Chicago, Ill.; the same year he moved to Baraboo in the employ of the C. & N. W. R. R. Co. at his trade - blacksmith. He was married, February 1869, to Miss Elizabeth Richley; she was born in the county of Durham, England and came to America with her husband; they have three children, viz., Charles R., Emily J., Robert A. Contributed by Linda Wright

HOLSINGER: CHRISTIAN HOLSINGER, foreman of Wackler's machine shop, where he has been for seven years; he was born Nov 27, 1855, in Sauk Co., Wis.; he is an attendant at the M.E. Church, and in politics is a Republican. Contributed by Linda Wright

CLEMENTS, HART, HASELTINE, HUTCHINS: PHIN C. HASELTINE, farmer, Sec. 23, P.O. Baraboo; son of Damah and Sophia Newell Haseltine; came to Wisconsin in the spring of 1846; located in the village of Baraboo, Sauk Co.; located where he now resides in 1853; he held offices of School Director and District Clerk for sixteen years; owns 60 acres of land three miles from the village of Baraboo; born Oct. 4, 1818, in the town of Middletown, Rutland Co., Vermont. Was married three times; married first wife, Louisa Clements, in the town of Wells, Rutland Co., Vt., May 6, 1846; married second wife Susan Hutchins, August 1856; had two children - Maria Lucretia, Jacob, who died about 1859; married third wife Lydia Anna Hart, daughter of Josiah and Mahala Harrington Hart, Feb 17, 1874; in the village of Baraboo; had one child - Agatha Zaluka. Josiah Hart, father of Mrs. Haseltine, was born March 6, 1802 in Paris, N.Y. and died Feb 3, 1873; Mrs. Hart, mother of Mrs. Haseltine, is with her son Phineas J., living with Mr. Haseltine. Having arrived in Wisconsin, Mr. Haseltine, the subject of this sketch, was mobbed by the land claimers, who were bound to protect each other at the peril of their lives; but after giving him a trial, he was acquitted and not molested afterward; Mr. Haseltine belongs to the Odd Fellows and Sons of Temperance. Contributed by Linda Wright

HART, LATTIE, ROBINSON: E.W.HART, farmer, Sec. 22; P.O. Baraboo, born in Summit Co., Ohio, April 20, 1816; he came to Sauk Co., in 1846; he married in September, 1838, to Rachel Lattie; she died about 1845; his present wife was Matilda Robinson. Mr. Hart has three children by his first wife - Hattie, George W., and Maria; has one child by his present wife - John C. Mr. Hart is a Republican in politics. Contributed by Linda Wright

FAWCETT, GREENWOOD, JACKSON: ROBERT GREENWOOD, Sr., stone-mason and farmer, Sec. 16; P.O. Reedsburg; son of Robert and Elizabeth (Fawcett) Greenwood; was born in January, 1803, in Yorkshire, England; was married to Eleanor Jackson; they had nine children - Joseph, deceased; Elizabeth, now Mrs. E.G. Gregory, of Reedsburg; Robert, married to Eveline Miller, living in Winfield; John, married to Mahala Curtis, residence, Winfield; Isabella, deceased; Margaret, now Mrs. James Dawson, of Racine Co.; James, married to Emma Buck, deceased, residence, Nebraska; Miles, married to Emma Cameron, residence, Winfield; and Jane. Mr. Greenwood came to the United States in 1847, spent four years in Racine Co., and came to the town of Winfield, Sauk, Co., in 1851; when he reached his land, he found himself with only $10 in money, in a wilderness of timber, without a foot of land cleared, and a wife and nine children to provide for; the first summer was passed by the family under some boards set against a pole; provisions were scarce, and Mr. Greenwoods good marksmanship often enabled him to bring home a fat deer to replenish the larder; once he nearly lost his life in a fight with a large bear that he had wounded, but was saved by the assistance of his dog, which attracted the bear's attention while Mr. G. re-loaded, when the bear was dispatched. Contributed by Linda Wright

CAPSTICK, GREENWOOD: ROBERT GREENWOOD, Jr., farmer, Sec. 16; P.O. Reedsburg; son of Robert and Eleanor (Jackson) Greenwood; was born in Yorkshire, England, Aug.14, 1839; when 8 years of age, came with his parents to the United States in 1847; the family made a settlement in Raymond, Racine Co., Wis.; after four years moved to Sauk Co.; in June 1851, settled in Winfield, Sec 16; has 103 acres of land where he resides; 80 acres in the town of Reedsburg, besides two houses and lots in the village. Was married, Feb. 11, 1874, at New Lisbon, Juneau, Co., to Dora Capstick, daughter of George and Margaret Capstick. Mrs. Greenwood was born in the United States; she died five weeks after her marriage. Mr. G. has been Chairman of the town of Winfield two years; Assessor three years and served two terms as Treasurer, and three terms as Clerk of School District No. 3. Mrs. G was born in Walworth Co., Wis. Mr. Greenwood enlisted November 1862, in Co. F. 3d W.V.C. and served till the close of the war. Politics, Republican. Contributed by Linda Wright

BURDICK, CAPENER, HARSEIM: WILLIAM S. HARSEIM, Sec.23; P.O. Baraboo; was born at Winchester, Va., Nov. 11, 1845, son of Augusta and Johannah Harseim; his father moved to Wisconsin when he was 2 years old, stopping at Milwaukee for six years, when he removed with his family to North Freedom, Sauk Co.; Mr. H. remained with his parents until Oct. 4, 1864 when he enlisted in Co. A, 19th W.V.I., and served his country until Aug. 9, 1865; his regiment raised the first flag in Richmond after the surrender. Mr. H. moved to Sec. 23, town of Baraboo, in the fall of 1865, where he has since lived; he owns 40 acres. He was married Jan. 9, 1868, to Miss Amelia C., daughter of Stephen M. and Betsey Burdick; Mrs. H. died Aug. 13, 1869, leaving one child, Gussie B., born Dec. 21, 1868. Again married May 21, 1871 to Miss Belle E., daughter of John and Sarah Capener, of Caledonia, Columbia, Co., Wis.; has two children - Ernest A. born Jan, 30, 1874. and Alma I., born Aug 22, 1876. Mr. & Mrs. Harseim are members of the Second Advent Church. Contributed by Linda Wright

GRUBB: WILLIAM S. GRUBB. The subject of this sketch was born in Wilmington, Del., Feb. 8, 1833; came from there to Wisconsin in the spring of 1851 and located at Madison; took up a large tract of land at the west end of Mendota Lake, about one thousand acres, and improved the property to the extent of $30,000; he resided eight years on his farms and in Madison until the fall of 1866; was at Sauk City in 1856 and 1857, and laid out a large addition there; platted what was know as Turner & Grubbs Addition. Married at Sauk city, Dec. 12, 1856; his wife was born at Utica, Oneida Co., N.Y.; they have one daughter living, Lizzie S, born near Madison, Dane Co., Wis. Augustine Grubb, the first of his family to come to America came with William Penn. The daughter of Augustine Grubb, was the first child born of Quaker parentage in Pennsylvania. The Penns were cousins of the Grubb family. Joseph C. Grubb, an uncle of William S. Grubb, was one of the oldest merchants of Philadelphia. William S. was commissioned by Gov. Randall as General of the Second Wisconsin Brigade, and was also appointed to the same position by Gov. Bashford. Mr. G. is at present Mayor of Baraboo. For the last ten years he has dealt extensively in hops, being now one of the largest dealers in that product in Wisconsin. Contributed by Linda Wright

GRIGGS, WILLIAMS: R.B. GRIGGS, of the firm of Jones & Griggs, dealers in ready-made clothing and gents' furnishings goods, Third street, west of the post office; he was born in Lake Co., Ill, Aug. 30, 1848; he came to Baraboo June 5, 1874. He was married, Oct. 11, 1877, to Miss Addie F. Williams; she was born in the State of Maine. Mr. Griggs, in politics, is a Republican. Contributed by Linda Wright

GOLLMAR, JULIAN: G.G. GOLLMAR, of the firm Gollmar & Son, manufacturers of wagons and carriages, and general repairing; he was born in Germany Dec. 12, 1823; came to America with his parents in 1830, and located to Ohio; removed toe Baraboo in 1851. He was married Nov 25, 1846, to Miss Mary Julian; she was born in France; they have had thirteen children - Sarah (deceased), Jacob C., George J., Caroline L., Ed., William H., Lillie M., Charles A., Benjamin F., Fannie, Sarah (deceased), Frederick C. and Arthur H. In politics, Mr. Gollmar is Independent. Contributed by Linda Wright

GILLAIM, HULBY, STERNS: JOSEPH GILLIAM, dealer in flour and feed, Bridge street; was born May 7, 1826 at Livingston, N.Y. State; moved to Mercer Co., Penn., with his parents; resided there till he was married, April 20, 1847 to Miss Jane Hulby; she was born in Mercer Co., Penn., in 1831; he moved with his family to Omro, Wis; was there one year and his wife died, leaving two children, viz., George and Lauretta; he then returned to Greenville, Penn. Was married a second time, Oct. 30, 1852, to Miss Isadore Sterns; she was born in Sheridan, Chautauqua, Co., N.Y.; they have four children - Phebe F. (deceased), Clara E., Addie E. and Frank. Mr. Gilliam came to Baraboo in 1854. In politics, he is a Republican. Contributed by Linda Wright

GIBBONS, POINTON: GEORGE B. GIBBONS, carpenter, contractor and builder; was born in Kent Co., England, Feb 29, 1828; came to America in 1832 with his parents; they located in Madison Co., N.Y.; came to Racine, Wis., May 9, 1845, and to Baraboo in April, 1850; he enlisted on Dec. 19, 1861, in Co. A. 19th W.V.I. and was prompted to Commissary Sergeant; was discharged Aug. 29, 1862, on account of disability; then enlisted in 3d U.S. Cavalry, February 1863; and was discharged Sept. 9, 1865 on account of disability. He has served as Under Sheriff for two years and Constable about twelve years. He was married, March 29, 1862, to Miss Mary Pointon; she was born in Staffordshire, England; they have six children - Lavina G., Francila, Philip H., Charles L., Ida and George P. In politics, Mr. Gibbons is a Democrat. Contributed by Linda Wright

DAVIDS, MITCHELL: ROSE DAVIDS, occupation, farming, Sec. 4; P.O. Baraboo, daughter of Isaac H. and Sarah Mitchell; came to Wisconsin in the fall of 1839 and located in Walworth, Walworth, Co.; located in Baraboo, Sauk Co., March, 1854; owns 40 acres of land four miles from the village of Baraboo; born in Warren, Warren Co., Penn., March 5, 1816. Married Nov. 17, 1831, to Isaac Davids, son of George W. Davids and Elizabeth Wells Davids. Isaac Davids died Feb. 6, 1860. Mrs.. Davids' family consisted of ten children - Elizabeth, Casinda, Ruthan, Louis W., Alfred H., Francis M., Emma, Isaac, Samuel W. and George W. Alfred died March 26, 1868; Casinda died Aug. 3, 1863; Louis W. was in the army and a member of the 4th W. V. C. Father of Mrs. Davids was in the war of 1812. Isaac Davids, husband of Mrs. Davids, was the first man who drove a four-horse team into the city of Madison, Dane, Co., Wis. Mrs. Davids belongs to the M.E. Church.

KARTACK: J.F. KARTACK, gents furnishings goods, tobacco and cigars, on Bridge street; was born in Austria, Feb.7, 1852; came to America with his parents in 1858; they located in Watertown, Jefferson Co, Wis., and in 1871 he came to Baraboo, where he is still engaged in business. Contributed by Linda Wright

KAMRATH: AUGUST KAMRATH, meat market, on Bridge street; he was born in Prussia, Germany, April 8, 1852; came to America with his parents in 1858; they located in Sauk Co., Wis., and he came to Baraboo in March 1879. Contributed by Linda Wright

GRIGGS, JONES, SHARP: H. P. JONES, of the firm Jones & Griggs, dealers in ready-made clothing and gents furnishing goods, on Third street, west of the post office; he was born in Walworth Co., Wis., April 19, 1849; came to Baraboo in 1873 and established his present business. He was married, Sept. 2, 1874 to Miss Mary E. Sharp; she was born in Manitowoc Co., Wis.; they have two children - Stacy S. and Margie C. In politics, Mr. Jones is a Republican. Contributed by Linda Wright

JENNINGS: SMITH JENNINGS, Constable; was elected to that office seven years ago, and has been elected every term up to the present time; he is also engaged in stone quarry; he furnishes fine stone for buildings and dimension work of all kinds; he was born in Stanford, Delaware Co., N.Y., May 2, 1835; he has one son George B. In politics, Mr. Jennings is a Republican. Contributed by Linda Wright

JACOBS, PETTEYS: P.P. JACOBS, proprietor of City Hotel on Bridge St.; he was born in Wyoming Co., N.Y., Jan. 6, 1837, and came to Sauk Co. in 1855, and followed farming and dealing in stock etc.; he owns 40 acres of land in the town of Excelsior, on Sec. 24, which he rents; Nov. 15, 1877, he took charge of the City Hotel. He was married, Sept 25, 1857, to Miss Lucinda Petteys; she was born in Wayne Co., N.Y; they have one son - Fred W. In politics, Mr. Jacobs is a Republican. Contributed by Linda Wright

HUNTINGTON, STANLEY, STEELE: HERBERT N. HUNTINGTON, (deceased); he was born in New Haven, Conn., April 16, 1809, and moved to New York State with his parents when quite young; he came to Baraboo with his family in 1851, and was a merchant at the time of his death; he was one of the firm of Huntington & Stanley; the name of the firm has not been changed, as his widow is holding the same interest. He was married Feb. 2, 1836 to Miss Amanda M. Steele; she was born in Oswego Co., N.Y.; they had one child - Louisa A., now Mrs. Stanley. Mr. Huntington died Jan. 2, 1878. Mrs. H. is a member of the Congregational Church. Contributed by Linda Wright

HULL, NEAR: JOHN HALBERT HULL, the subject of this sketch was born in Greenbush, N.Y., Dec, 28, 1834; he resided in Saratoga Co from the time he was 2 years old until he came to Chicago, in April, 1855; he has been connected with the C. & N. W. R. R ever since he came West. first as brakeman, and for a number of years passenger conductor, until a year or two prior to the Chicago fire; he was train dispatcher for five years, afterward for one year at Hudson, Wis.; Jan. 17, 1874, he came to Baraboo and has held the position of train dispatcher ever since. He was married in Chicago, June 10, 1858, to Harriet J. Near; she was born in Ballston Spa, Saratoga Co., N.Y., Sept. 8, 1841; they have five children - Ada M., now Mrs. John McCutchen, of Elroy, Wis.; Charles M., George H., John Henry, and Arthur. Contributed by Linda Wright

CANFIELD, HOWLETT, STRONG: HENRY H. HOWLETT, seed-grower and farmer, Sec. 10; P.O. Baraboo; son of Parley and Maria (Canfield) Howlett; he came to Wisconsin February 1857, and located in Baraboo, Sauk Co.; he owns 80 acres of land near the village of Baraboo; he was born Sept 21, 1840, in the town of Onondaga, Onondaga, Co., N.Y. He married Josephine L. Strong, daughter of Argalus and Ann Eliza (Eaton) Strong, March 26, 1872; his wife died May 5, 1878; he has one child - Josie May Howlett. Mr. Howlett has been Treasurer of School District. He is a life member of Sauk Co. Agricultural Society, and also of the Horticultural Society; he has been President of the Baraboo Farmers Mutual Insurance Co.; he has been member of the Baraboo and Sauk Co. Grange. The father of Mr. Howlett was a minute man in the ware of 1812 and one of the earliest settlers of Onondaga Co., N.Y.; he was engaged in farming, the manufacture of salt and the curing of beef and pork; and was the first man to ship a cargo of salt into Ohio. Contributed by Linda Wright

KIMBALL, PARTRIDGE: JAMES SPENCER KIMBALL was born in Strafford, Orange, Co., Vt., June 12, 1817; his early advantages for education were limited to the district school in which he was an ornament in scholarship and deportment; at the age of 17, he left home without money or experience, but rich in a conscientious determination to do right; this principle and a strong desire for improvement lay at the foundation of his character and constituted his entire "stock in trade" ; by adopting the strictest principles of temperance, industry and economy, he accumulated means sufficient for a liberal education; his academic course was taken at Shelbourne Falls, Mass; in 1843, he entered Dartmouth College, from which institution he graduated in 1847; subsequently, the degree of A.M. was conferred on him by his alma mater; immediately after graduating, he entered upon his chosen profession, that of teacher; in 1847-48, he was Principal of the high school at Woburn Mass.; in August, 1848, he, with fifteen other teachers, left Boston for St. Louis to engage in their professional work. On this tour to the "Far West", an impromptu (?) (sic) marriage was sprung upon the party at Niagara Falls. Here Mr. Kimball united his fortunes with those of Miss Clara Partridge, of Templeton, Mass., one of the party; the ceremony took place on board the :Maid of the Mist", a gallant little steamer that plied her daily antics under the Falls; on her trip, Aug. 10, 1848, she "missed the maid." On arriving at St. Louis, he took a position in the "English and Classical High School," of which Prof E. Wyman was Principal; after four years' service in this school, he became Principal of the Wayland Female Seminary at Upper Alton, Ill.; in 1856, he moved to Keokuk, Iowa, where for 10 years, he engaged in teaching in public and private schools; in 1866, he moved to Baraboo, Wis., having been engaged as Principal of the Collegiate Institute; in this position he labored six years; during nearly all these long years of toil in the schoolroom, Mrs. Kimball was his faithful and efficient assistant; his first term of teaching was in 1839 and his last in 1878, extending over a period of just forty years, during which time in three cases only was he detained from the schoolroom a singe day by sickness; he is now Town Clerk of Baraboo. He and Mrs. Kimball became members of the Baptist Church in 1842 and have been active and efficient members of that denomination ever since. Their children are three sons and one daughter, the latter of whom died in childhood and was buried on the banks of the Mississippi amid the flowers of June; the sons are all engaged in active business. Prof Kimball retains his mental and physical faculties in a remarkable degree, which he declares to be the result of sociability, absolute temperance, and loyalty to Republican principles. Contributed by Linda Wright

LANGDON: LANGDON BROTHERS, proprietors of tub and barrel factory on Water street, Baraboo, Wis.; came when quite young, with their parents, and worked with their father at the same business for a number of years, and in 1879 built the factory which they are now running; they make a specialty of butter and pork packages. Contributed by Linda Wright

BURNHAM, LANGDON: C.A.LANGDON, dealer in lumber, lath, shingles, pickets, sash, doors and blinds, also building paper, on Bridge street, Baraboo; he was born Jan. 11, 1843, in Franklin Co., N.Y.; came to Baraboo June 26, 1856. Enlisted in Co. F, 23rd W.V.I. and served nearly three years; was in the battle at Yazoo Swamp and others; from 1868 to 1873, was building railroads in Minnesota and Iowa; in February, 1875, started in the lumber business. He was married, September, 1866, to Miss Nellie Burnham; she was born in the State of New York; they have three children - Wm. M., Emma L. and Dora. Contributed by Linda Wright

HUNTINGTON, LAMBERTON: SUMMER J. LAMBERTON, deceased; he was born in Ashtabula Co., Ohio, March 20, 1823; died March 13, 1871; came to Sauk Co. and to Baraboo in 1857; he was a merchant tailor, and was engaged in that business for about two years. Oct. 19, 1863, he enlisted in Co. H. 17th W.V.I., and served about eighteen months, as was discharged on account of disability, which finally resulted in his death. He was married, Jan. 1, 1848 to Miss Ann Huntington; she was born in Oswego Co., N.Y.; they have had six children - Katie Dell, and Albert S. (both deceased), Clara Bell, Charles W., Laura Co. and Edith. Contributed by Linda Wright

KOCH, PALM: DR. T. KOCH, physician and surgeon; office at his residence; born in Prussia, Germany, March 28, 1828; he graduated at the Medical College at Berlin; he came to America and to Baraboo in 1871; He has been in practice for twenty-six years. He was married in February, 1856, to Miss Anna Palm; she was born in Berlin, Germany; they have four children living - Charles A. O., Richard T., Margaret T. A. and Otto P. In politics, the Doctor is a Republican. Contributed by Linda Wright

BROWN, KEZERTA: DR. S.P. KEZERTA, dentist, office on Third street; he was born in Ashtabula Co., Ohio.; studied dentistry in 1838; came to Baraboo in 1856; he has lived here ever since, with the exception of about four years that he was in Illinois. He was married in February, 1857, to Miss S. S. Brown, of Fond Du Lac; she was born in the State of Vermont; both are members of the M.E. Church; he has been minister of that church for thirty-five years. In politics, he is a Republican. Contributed by Linda Wright

KELLEY, RYAN: HUGH KELLEY, born March 3, 1853, in Sheridan, N.Y.; in 1858, he moved to Baraboo with his parents; at the age of 15, he went to learn the printer's trade, and continued work at that for about five years; in 1874, he commenced work for the C. &. N. W. R. R. Co. as night foreman in their shops; in November, 1879, he took charge of their engines in the machine shop. He was married, Sept. 17, 1878, to Miss M.E. Ryan; she was born in Columbia, Co., Wis. In politics, he is a Republican. Contributed by Linda Wright

KIRK: N.C. KIRK, proprietor of Kirkland (at Devil's Lake) Vineyards, picnic grounds, wine cellar and cottages for guests, etc.; the extent of his grounds and parks is about 250 acres; he was born in the eastern part of Ohio; came to Baraboo in the spring of 1850. In politics, he is a Democrat. Contributed by Linda Wright

KELLEY, MARRIOTT: E.G. MARRIOTT, dealer in and manufacturer of boots and shoes, Third street; he as born in England, Sept., 30, 1850; came to America Aug. 22, 1869, and to Baraboo Aug. 27 the same year. He was married May 2, 1876 to Miss Elizabeth Kelley; she was born in New York; they have one child - Belle. In politics, Mr.. Marriott is a Republican. Contributed by Linda Wright

DUBOIS, MANNING: CHARLES MANNING, engineer on the C. & N. W. R. R.; born in Randolph, Crawford Co, Penn., May 11, 1856; came to Baraboo in 1871; he commenced on railroad as fireman, took an engine June 22, 1878, and has been running on the road ever since. He was married, Jan. 6, 1877, to Miss Hattie Du Bois; she was born in Sauk Co., Wis. Contributed by Linda Wright

MCNALLIE, MCVEA: JOSEPH McVEA, born in Toronto, Canada West, August 18, 1846; came to the United States in 1859 with his parents; they first located in Detroit, Mich; at the age of 15, he went to learn the trade of carpenter; from Detroit, he went to Nashville, Tenn.; was there about two years; in 1866, came to Wisconsin, and to Baraboo Nov 5, 1879, and engaged to work for the C. & N. W. R. R. at his trade. He was married, June 27, 1870, to Miss Mary McNallie; she was born in Glasgow, Scotland; they have four children - Frank A., Henry W., Maud and Eller. Contributed by Linda Wright

MCKENNAN, TURNER: H. McKENNAN, physician and surgeon; a native of Herkimer, Herkimer Co., N.Y.; born in May 1835; he is a graduate of the Albany Medical College, and practiced a short time in Western New York before coming West; came to Wisconsin in 1856, and located at Sauk City. In December 1861, he entered the United States services as Surgeon of the 17th W.V.I., and served until January 1865, when he returned to Sauk City, where he remained until 1871; then went to Chicago, and remained there until he came to Baraboo in 1876. Married in Sauk City, May 3, 1859, to Marie A. Turner, of Utica, N.Y.; they have two children - Hattie T. and Marie A. Contributed by Linda Wright

CAREY, MCGINNIS: P.FRANK McGINNIS, Sec. 22; P.O. Baraboo; born in Louth, Ireland, in 1844; came to America with his parents in 1846; lived in Philadelphia, Penn., for fourteen years, when he removed to Delevan, Walworth, Co., Wis. Enlisted as private of co., C, 13th W.V.I., Aug. 29, 1862, and served his country three years; carried his gun in the ranks one year and a half, when he was appointed Assistant Hospital Steward in the field, which position he held to the end of his term of service. Married Sept. 15, 1865, to Alice T. Carey, of Portage, Columbia Co.; has five children - M. Lottie, born July 10, 1868; James F., Jan 12, 1871; Gertrude, June 13, 1873; Anna, March 30, 1875; William J., April 20, 1879. Since coming to Baraboo, Mr. M. has worked twelve years for the Island Woolen Mill Co. Contributed by Linda Wright

AIKEN, MCFETRIDGE: JAMES A. McFETRIDGE, born in Rochester, N.Y., June 20, 1838; lived two years in Sparta, Livingston, Co., N.Y., prior to his coming to Wisconsin, where he arrived April 3, 1857, and located at Beaver Dam; engaged in the woolen-mill business there until 1870, producing the lower power and establishing the woolen-factory now known as the Beaver Dam Woolen Mills; came to Baraboo, May 10, 1875, and has owned an interest in the woolen-mills here since then. Married at Beaver Dam, Oct. 2, 1862, to Martha G. Aiken; she was born at Putney, Vt.; they have four children - Mary Ella, Will Henry, Edward Parker and Georgiana. Mr. and Mrs. McFetridge and eldest daughter are members of the Presbyterian Church. Contributed by Linda Wright

MCDERMIT, TROY: T.J. McDermit, foreman of round-house and machine ship at this place, Baraboo, Wis., for the C. & N. W. R. R. Co., and had been engaged a number of years in the same business before he came to Baraboo; he was born Oct. 2, 1833, at Hampton Co., Penn. He married Arminta Troy; they have three children - George, Mamie and Kate. Contributed by Linda Wright

HENRY, MCCOY: THOMAS McCOY, conductor on the C. & N. W. R. R.; he was born in Ireland, Sept. 13, 1847; came to America with his parents in 1848; he commenced work for this company in 1874 and he came to Baraboo the same year. He was married, Sept. 4, 1876, to Miss Margaret Henry; she was born at Port Huron, N.Y. Mr. McCoy is a Catholic, and his wife is a Presbyterian; in politics, he is an Independent. Contributed by Linda Wright

LONGLEY, SHARP, WOOD: PRESCOTT E. LONGLEY; born in Albany, N.Y. Feb. 10, 1843; when an infant, his parents, Freeman and Millicent B. (Wood) Longley, removed to Massachusetts with their family and resided there a few years, also a short time in Vermont, then returned to the State of New York and settled at Sterling Center, Cayuga Co.; remained there three years, coming to Newport, Sauk Co., Wis., in 1854; removed from there to Baraboo in 1861. Prescott E. enlisted in Co. F. 3d W.V.C., in 1862; served nearly three years; mustard out in July, 1865, and engaged in mercantile business in Baraboo when he returned from the army; continued in this business one year, then clerked two years for C.A. Sumner, then with Savage & Halsted two years, when he went to Dixon, Ill., and remained there two years; then traveled for the Victor Scale Company in Wisconsin; was their first salesman; then engaged in the dry-goods business for one year; has been in the livery business since January, 1880. Married at Baraboo, Nov. 7, 1876 to Mrs. Mary Frances Sharp; she was born in Hartford, Conn. Contributed by Linda Wright

LODDE: GEORGE F. LODDE, butcher, market on Bridge street, Baraboo; was born in Milwaukee Jan. 17, 1854; moved to Sauk City with his parents and in 1879 came to Baraboo, where he is still in business. Contributed by Linda Wright

LEVIN: REV. P.J. LEVIN, priest of St. Joseph's Church, Baraboo; he was born in Ireland, Aug. 14, 1840; he graduated first at Carlow, then at Athlone; then he studied at Maynooth, and was ordained at St. Francis, Milwaukee; was then located at Madison, assisting Father Smith; after this, he established a mission in Dane Co.; then he went to Mauston, Juneau Co.; from Mauston to New Lisbon, Necedah, Lemonweir, Marion, Tomah, Union Center, Warnerville, Lynden and Greenfield; in 1871, he returned to his native county, made a visit of about six months when he came back and resumed his labor in the interest of his church; located at Black River Falls till May, 1872, attending several stations which were formed at that mission; from there he went to Hudson, St. Croix Co., for a few months; from that point to Erin Prairie, and was there till the spring of 1880; he then took charge of St. Mary's Church, at Baraboo, Wis. Contributed by Linda Wright

MERTENS, WHITE: GEORGE MERTENS, was born in Berlin, Prussia, Oct. 22, 1822; came to Sheboygan, Wis., in 1847, where he remained until he came to Sauk City in the spring of 1849, where he was employed as a clerk; came to Baraboo in January, 1852; was elected Clerk of the Circuit Court while a resident of Sauk City, which office he held for four years; since then he has been engaged in abstract and insurance business; has been Chairman of the Town and Country Board of Supervisors several terms; one year and a half Director and Vice President of the First National Bank, being connected with it at the time of its organization. He was married at Sauk City, in September, 1853, to Miss J.S. White, a native of the State of New York. Mr. Mertens is a member of the order of A., F. & A. M. Contributed by Linda Wright

MATHEWS, SCHLAG: H. MATHEWS, dealer in dry goods, groceries, hats, caps, notions, crockery, etc., Third street, south side of the court house square; he was born in Posen, Prussia, Germany, Sept. 22, 1847; came to American in 1862, and located to New Orleans; in 1873, he came to Baraboo and started his present business. He was married in February, 1874, to Miss Susan Schlag; she was born in Sauk, Co.; they have one child - Edward P. In politics, Mr.. Mathews is Independent. Contributed by Linda Wright

GODDARD, MILLS: BENJAMIN F. MILLS, M.D.; was born in Watertown, N.Y., Dec. 19, 1821; educated at Castleton, Vt., Willoughby University in Ohio, and the College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York; he graduated in the spring of 1846 at commenced practiced at Clinton Corners; remained there until April, 1847, then removed to Union, in the same county, where he continued the practice of medicine up to the time of coming to Baraboo in 1850; has been engaged in the drug business since 1855, until his store was recently destroyed by fire; the Doctor, was the oldest merchant of this place at the time of the fire which occurred in 1880; for the last year and a half he has devoted his sole attention to his profession. He was married at Beloit, Nov. 28, 1848, to Cornelia E. Goddard; she was born Feb. 25, 1826, at York, Livingston Co., N.Y.; they have one child, Nettie C. now Mrs. Charles D.F. Stickney, a resident of this place; they lost four children - Carrie F., born March 17, 1854; died Dec. 2, 1862; Anna G.., born Nov. 17, 1858; died Oct 11, 1871; Clarence, born Aug. 6, 1863; died Aug. 14, 1863; Chryssa S., born Sept. 28, 1866; died Sept. 25, 1871. The doctor is a member of A., F. & A. M.; he was one of the corporators of the Ft. Winnebago & Baraboo Valley Air Line Railway Company. Contributed by Linda Wright

MILLER, SHARP: FRANK MILLER, restaurant on Third street; was born in Germany Nov. 22, 1839; came to American in 1853, and to Baraboo in 1864. He was married, Feb. 2, 1860 to Miss M.C. Sharp; she was born in Germany and came to Sauk Co. when quite young with her parents; they have five children - Anna, Louisa, Arthur, Augusta and Carl. Mr. Miller in politics is Independent. Contributed by Linda Wright

JULEAR, MOELLER, THUERER: HENRY MOELLER, of the firm of Moeller and Thuerer, manufacturers of wagons, buggies and carriages of of kinds, on Main street; he was born in Prussia Feb. 17, 1828; came to America in 1852, and located in Milwaukee in 1856; he moved to Baraboo with his family. He was married, in 1855, to Miss Kate Julear; she was born in France and died June 21, 1879; they have three children - Mary, Henry and Carwin. In politics, Mr. Moeller is a Democrat. Contributed by Linda Wright

MICHARD: PHILLIP MICHARD, engineer on the C & N. W. R. R.; was born in Quebec, Canada, April 11, 1848; came to the United States with his parents in 1851, and they located in Iroquois Co., Ill. He enlisted 1864, in Co. B, 156th Ill. V.I., and served till the close of the war; moved to Baraboo, Wis., in 1873. He was married, Nov 20, 1866, to Mrs. Salina Michard; they have one child, Isaiah. Contributed by Linda Wright

BRITTON, METCALF: RICHARD METCALF, born Aug. 26, 1847, in Dutchess Co., N.Y.; in 1852, moved with his parents to Sauk Co., Wis.; worked at farming till he was 20 years old; then went to work for the Baraboo Manufacturing Co. for three years; in March, 1873, commenced work for the C. & N. W. R. R. Co. as yardmaster, which position he still holds. He was married, Nov. 2, 1867, to Miss Mary E. Britton; she was born in the Sate of Rhode Island; they have three children - Lewis E., Mabel and Alice. Contributed by Linda Wright

FULLER, MORLEY, RUSSEL: NELSON W. MORLEY, farmer, P.O. Baraboo; Sec. 20; was born Jan. 2, 1831, in the State of Ohio; son of Thomas and Lillis (Russel) Morley; came to Wisconsin in 1853; arrived at Baraboo May 15. Was married, Sept. 29, 1853, to Miss Adaline, daughter of Ambros and Chloe Fuller, of Springfield, Mass. Mr. M. has resided on the place which he now owns for the past fourteen years; in the spring of 1867, build a cheese factory, which he conducted, with a capacity of 300-400 pounds per day, until the fall of 1875, when it was christened the Cold Spring Creamery, and as such it stands without a peer. Mr. M. had eight children - William, John, Thomas, Joseph, Sarah M., Alexander, Perry (deceased), and Samuel. Contributed by Linda Wright

CHAPMAN, MUNSON: DAVID MUNSON (deceased), was born in Holbrook, Conn., Dec. 15, 1801; came to Baraboo, Wis., in 1848; built a store and commenced merchandising which continued for about four years, then closed out his business; he was then elected to the office of Sheriff, and served on term; in 1868, he was elected to the office of Town Clerk, which he held up to his death, Dec. 11, 1876. He was married, June 21, 1849, to Miss Martha Chapman; she was born in Middlebury, Ohio, Feb. 16, 1824; she came to Baraboo in 1847 and engaged in teaching school up to the date of her marriage; she is a member of the Presbyterian Church. Contributed by Linda Wright

JOHNSON, MAGLER: LOUIS MAGLER, saloon on Bridge street; he was born in Wurtenburg, Heilbronn, Germany, April 8, 1839, and came to America in 1862; located in Cleveland, Ohio, for nine months. Enlisted in Co. E, 124th Ohio V.I.; was taken prisoner at Dallas, Ga., on the 27th of May, and taken to Andersonville Prison, and kept there six months; was then exchanged and taken to Annapolis Hospital; was there for three months, then went to his command at Huntsville, Ala.; served till the close of the war; early in life, he learned the stone-cutter's trade, which he followed in Germany and in this country till 1875, when his health failed, and he then went into the saloon business; he came to Baraboo, Wis., in 1865. Was married, Dec. 25th, 1869, to Miss Mary Johnson; they have two children - Louis E. and William F. In politics, he is a Republican. Contributed by Linda Wright

CASE, NEWELL: S.S. NEWELL, born Oct. 17, 1832, in Clinton, Co., N.Y.; in September 1854, came to Sauk Co., Wis., and in 1856 to Baraboo; in the years of 1857 and 1858 served as Deputy Sheriff, and in 1874 commenced work for the C. & N. W. R. R. Co. as carpenter. He was married, October, 1860, to Miss Helen A. Case; she was born in Avon, Ohio; they have five children - Case, Harrison C., Guy, Della P., Clayton S. Contributed by Linda Wright

MURPHY, SMALTZ: MOSES M. MURPHY, farmer, Sec. 21; P.O. Baraboo; he was born in New Jersey Oct. 29, 1808; he moved to Pennsylvania, then to Ohio, and to Rock Co., Wis., in 1852, to Sauk Co. in 1854; has held several offices in his school district. He was married, May, 1836, to Miss Frances Smaltz; she was born in Pennsylvania; they have eight children - Nicholas S., George W., Patterson, Alex., Nancy, Rebecca, Levina and Katy. Mrs. Murphy died January, 1872. In politics, Mr. Murphy is Independent; he owns 150 acres of land. Contributed by Linda Wright

DICK, RILEY, SLINGER: TEMPEST SLINGER, farmer, and proprietor of Slinger’s Mill, Sec. 5; P. O. Plain; was born in England, in 1821; he came to the United States in 1856, and settled in Wisconsin in 1857; he has been a continual resident of the State since. His first wife, Anna Riley, died in England; the maiden name of his present wife was Margaret Dick; they have four children living--Henry, John, Fred and Dick. Mr. Slinger owns a pleasantly located farm. In politics, he is a Democrat. Contributed by Sue Solana

HECOX, PEABODY, VOLKINBURG, WATSON: NICHOLAS S. PEABODY, engineer at the water-works for the C. & N. W. R. R. Co. Baraboo; was born Jan 25, 1813, at Middletown R.I.; came to Buffalo N.Y., in 1833 and in 1857 to Madison, Wis.; followed farming for three years, then went into the foundry business, and in 1872 commenced work for the C. & N. W. R. R. Co.; came to Baraboo in 1873. He was married, Feb. 17, 1838, to Miss Maria Volkinburg; she was born in Lexington, N.Y., Nov. 4, 1818; they have two daughters - Mary (married Henry J. Watson), Catherine (married James L. Hecox); they have two children - Nellie and James L.,Jr.; Mr. & Mrs. Watson have four children - Beulah C., John M.,George P. and Henry J., Jr. In politics, Mr. Peabody is a Democrat; Mrs. Peabody is a member of the Baptist Church. Contributed by Linda Wright

PEARL: W.B. PEARL, proprietor of the Cliff House, northeast corner of Devil's Lake, near the C. & N. W. R. R. Baraboo. Being a summer-resort hotel, the Cliff House is a handsome and comfortable house of some fifty rooms; it is built in the style of a large Swiss chatelet, and contains, among other attractions, one of the pleasantest dining-rooms imaginable, commanding through its glass front a peculiarly lovely view of the lake; the billiard-room, dining room and offices generally are on a scale with much larger houses; a small steamer and numberless row-boats float ready for such guests as wish to sail, fish or row on the lake; there are also numerous bath-houses for the accommodation of guest, besides plenty of amusements in the way of billiards, ten-pins, quoits, dancing, croquet, archery, etc.; in connection with the Cliff House is a well-stocked livery; teams will be furnished guests at reasonable rates; excursion parties can be fitted out with good rigs for Dorward's Gorge (note added 2004: Durwards Glen), Peewitt's Nest or the Dells(note added 2004: Pewits Nest State Natural Area ); there is a telegraph, ticket and baggage office at the Cliff House; the proprietor begs to inform all that the above well-known and popular summer resort has been entirely refitted and refurnished and is ready to receive guests; rates of board per day, $2; per week, from $10 to $12; special rates for children. Contributed by Linda Wright

BUTTON, PARKS: FREDERICK PARKS, is employed at the coal-shed of the C & N. W. R. R.; he was born in England Oct. 24, 1824; came to America in 1849 and located in Buffalo, N.Y.; in 1854, he came to Milwaukee, and was there till 1859, when he moved to Sauk Co. and followed farming till 1878, when he moved to Baraboo; he rents his farm, which he still owns, containing 200 acres, in Greenfield Township. He was married, March 8, 1845, to Miss Caroline Button; she was born in Sussex Co., England; they have had eight children, viz., George T., Charles H., Harriet J., Frederick B. (deceased) Caroline, Charlotte, William E. (deceased) and Albert J. They attend the M.E. Church; in politics, Mr. Parks is a Republican. Contributed by Linda Wright

MCKEEGAN, SCALAN, SCALLAN: HUGH SCALAN, farmer and mason, Sec. 13; P. O. White Mound; was born in Sherbrooke, Canada, March 20, 1823; in 1838, he came to the United States and worked at the mason trade in various States, until the breaking-out of the Mexican war, when he enlisted in Battery L, U. S. A., and was in active service until the close of the war. In 1849, he returned to Canada, and married, in Sherbrooke, his native town, Miss Mary McKeegan; in 1853, they came to Boone Co., Ill., where they were living when the war of the rebellion commenced. He then went to Beloit, Wis., and enlisted in the 4th Battery, W. V. A.; he was wounded at Ft. Monroe, and was honorably discharged at the close of the war. In the autumn of 1865, he removed to the town of Franklin, Sauk Co., Wis., which has been the home of himself and family since; they have three children--William, born in Montreal, Canada, in 1853; Mary (now the wife of William Kaley), born in Boone Co., Ill., in 1856; Hugh, also born in Boone Co., Ill., in 1858. Mr. Scallan owns 270 acres of land. Contributed by Sue Solana

LEWIS, LUNENSCHLOSS, RIEK, SCHMITZ: A. RIEK, farmer, Sec. 12; P. O. Plain; was born in Wurtemberg, Germany, Sept. 13, 1832; in 1853, he came to this country, living in Michigan until 1855; then came to Manitowoc Co., Wis., where he remained about one year; then went to Richland Co., Wis., and was engaged in milling and farming in that county until 1860, in which year he removed to Franklin, Sauk Co., which has been his home since. His first wife, Elizabeth Lewis, he married at Richland City; she died in this town (Franklin); they had one daughter, Annie, now the wife of Frank Lunenschloss, of Richland Center, Wis.; Mr. Riek married his present wife, Katrina Schmitz, in Ithaca, Wis. He owns 164 acres of land; is a member of the Franklin Town Board of Supervisors, of which body he was Chairman twice. Contributed by Sue Solana

MORGANS, SLAUTER: T. J. MORGANS, a leading citizen and farmer, Sec. 32; P. O. Plain; was born in Breckenshire, Wales, Jan. 24, 1814; when he was 6 years of age, his parents removed to Glenmorganshire, where his early life was spent; in 1841, he came to this country, living in Pennsylvania until 1843; then went to Galena, Ill., thence to Dodgeville, Wis., in 1844, and from there to Spring Green, then known as Helena Bottoms, in the same year, thus becoming one of the first settlers in the south part of Sauk Co. July 7, 1848, he married, in the town of Troy, this county, Phoebe Slauter; she was born near Williamsburg, Ind., and came to Sauk Co., Wis., with her parents, Dewitt and Phoebe Slauter, in 1845; her father, Dewitt Slauter, was the first settler of what is now the town of Franklin, this county; in 1849, Mr. Morgans and wife removed to the town of Franklin, which has been their home since; they are now the oldest settlers living in that town; their oldest son, John T., is a minister of the M. E. Church, in Dane Co., Wis.; their second oldest son Dewit, is in Nora Springs, Iowa; their third oldest son Howell, is also in Nora Springs; David W., Isaac, Phoebe A. Daniel and Mary are at home. Mr. Morgans’ quarter-section of land is most desirably located. He has been Justice of the Peace for over twenty-five years; is Notary Public, and has been at various times elected to local offices; he taught the first school in the town of Franklin, held many of the first offices in that town, and has always taken an active part in her public affairs. Contributed by Sue Solana

BAXTER, MITCHELL, TAYLOR: HENRY MITCHELL, farmer, Sec. 5; P. O. Plain; is a native of Westmoreland Co., England; was born Oct. 4, 1832. His first wife’s maiden name was Mary Taylor; she died in England; his present wife was Jane Baxter. Mr. Mitchell came to this country in 1869, and lived in Buffalo, N.Y., until his coming to Wisconsin in 1871, in which year he located in the town of Franklin, Sauk Co.; his children are three--two daughters and a son; the daughters are married and reside in Buffalo, N.Y.; the son, Isaac, is home; Mr. Mitchell owns a well improved farm of 120 acres of land. He has been elected to local offices, and takes an interest in the progress and development of the resources of his town. Contributed by Sue Solana

DOUGLAS, FERMAN: RICHARD H. DOUGLAS, Sec. 34; P. O. Plain; was born in Aberdeen, Scotland, in 1815; when he was 14 years of age, he emigrated to Canada; studied surgery, and was appointed a Surgeon in the military service in Quebec, a position he filled several years, afterward went to Toronto, and was in the service of the Government, as Superintendent of Public Improvements, and other official positions until 1849, when he came to Wisconsin, locating in Sauk Co., Wis., which county has been his home since. He married, in York, Canada, Miss Louisa Ferman; they have ten children. Mr. Douglas owns 120 acres of land; he is Secretary of the Franklin Farmers’ Mutual Fire Insurance Company, a position he has filled since its organization in 1877. Contributed by Sue Solana

DAVIES, MARGANS: E. M. DAVIES, farmer, Sec. 32; P. O. Plain; was born in the town of Franklin, Sauk Co., Wis., Nov. 18, 1853; was educated at the high school at Spring Green, Wis. In 1880, was elected Chairman of the Franklin Town Board of Supervisors. He is extensively engaged in farming, being one of the leading agriculturists of the town of Franklin; his father, R. W. Davies, was a native of Wales; he married in his native country, Margaret Margans; they came to this country, and settled in the town of Franklin, Sauk Co., Wis., in 1851, thus becoming early settlers of that town; he died April 27, 1877; she is still living, and is a resident of the town of Franklin; their children are Thomas, who is married and resides in Franklin; his wife was Ella Carpenter. E. M., whose name heads this sketch, R. W. Davies, was a leading member of the M. E. Church; he was highly esteemed by all as a liberal and upright man. Contributed by Sue Solana

BORN, CLARIDGE: GEORGE CLARIDGE, farmer, Sec. 17; P.O. White Mound; was born in Leicester, England, in 1843; in 1847, emigrated with his parents, William and Elizabeth Claridge, to Dane Co., Wis., thence to the town of Franklin, Sauk Co., in 1850. During the war of the rebellion, he enlisted in Co. A, 36th W. V. I.; was wounded at cold Harbor, and was afterward transferred to Co. A, of the 10th Reserve Corps, in which he served until the close of the war, when he was honorably discharged. He married in Richland Co., Wis., Miss Elizabeth Born; they have six children--Ellen, John W., George H., annie, Albert L. and Alice A. Mr. Claridge owns 280 acres of land; himself and wife are leading members of the M. E. Church. Contributed by Sue Solana

MCGILVRA, PALMER: P.P. PALMER, plasterer, Baraboo; was born in Oneida Co., N.Y., Dec 9, 1844; came to Sauk Co. Aug. 10, 1847 with his parents. He enlisted, Sept 1, 1864, in Battery L, 1st W.V.A., and served one year. He was married, Dec. 4, 1866, to Miss Mary McGilvra; she was born in Utica, N.Y.; they have two children - Martie M. and Mae M. In politics, Mr. Palmer is a Republican. Contributed by Linda Wright

CARPENTER, CULLEY, UTTENDORFER: JOHN H. CARPENTER, farmer, Sec. 18; P.O. White Mound; born in Richland Co., Ill., in 1843. He was educated, and spent the most of his early life in Morrow Co., Ohio. During the war of the rebellion, he enlisted in Co. F, 43rd Ohio V. I., and served in that regiment about one year. In 1864, he came to Wisconsin, and enlisted in the First Wisconsin Heavy Artillery, in which he served until the close of the war. The war records of both States (Ohio and Wisconsin), show for him a good record, and that he was in active service. He married his first wife, Julia A. Culley, in Morrow Co., Ohio; she died in Wisconsin, leaving one child, Charles. His present wife was of Spring Green (this county), Carrie C. Uttendorfer. Mr. Carpenter owns a pleasantly located and well improved farm of 95 acres of land. In politics, he is a Republican. Contributed by Sue Solana

CASLER, EVANS, ORVIS: RUFUS A. ORVIS (deceased); born in Michigan Nov. 6, 1827; came to Baraboo in the spring of 1857 and engaged in the hardware trade, and continued that for a number of years; then he changed his business to that of the drug trade, which he carried on till a short time before his death, which occurred Dec. 15, 1870. He was married Nov. 7, 1854, to Miss Caroline A. Casler; they had two children - Fred J. (deceased) and Carrie A. Mrs. Orvis was married the second time to Henry D. Evans, Feb. 17, 1876. She is a member of the Presbyterian Church. Contributed by Linda Wright

BANDEL, PHILLIP: JOSEPH BANDEL, M. D., Sec. 27; P. O. Plain; born in Wurtemberg, Germany, Sept. 21, 1830. In early life, he received an academic education, and afterward entered a medical college at Heidelberg, where he graduated at the end of five years; then was appointed a surgeon in the military service of his native country, a position he filled for nearly three years. In 1852, he came to Wisconsin, Sauk Co., which has been his home since. During the war of the rebellion, he was a soldier in Co. H, 37th W. V. I; was honorably discharged at the close of the war as Second Lieutenant. He has been Chairman of the Franklin Town Board of Supervisors four years. He is President of the Franklin Mutual Farmers’ Fire Insurance Co., a position he has filled since its organization in 1877. He was also Town Assessor of Franklin three terms. Mr. Bandel was married in Milwaukee, in 1852, to Christiana Phillip; they have ten children. He owns over 300 acres of land; his farm is pleasantly located and well improved. Contributed by Sue Solana

HACKETT, MCCAULEY, OCONNELL, SHAY: JOHN O'CONNELL, farmer, Sec.1; P.O. Baraboo; son of Lawrence and Hanorah Prindiville O'Connell; born Dec. 23, 1823, at Castle Island, County Kerry, Ireland; emigrated to America in 1847; came to Wisconsin in 1855; located in Baraboo, Sauk Co.; owns 40 acres of land two miles from the village of Baraboo. He has been married twice, first at Battleboro, Vt., July 14, 1850, to Ellen Shay; had three children - Anna, William and Ellen; Mrs. O'Connell died Jan. 14, 1862. He married again, Oct. 1, 1865, at Lyndon Juneau Co., Wis., to Mrs. McCauley, who is now living in Milwaukee, Wis.; Mrs. O'Connell is the daughter of Patrick and Mary Ryan Hackett. Mr. and Mrs. O'Connell are members of the Catholic Church. Contributed by Linda Wright

FLINT, HINCKLEY, OAKES, PELTON, WAKEFIELD: CHARLES A. PELTON, farmer, Sec. 25; P. O. Reedsburg; son of John and Sarah (Hinckley) Pelton; was born in Greene Co., N.Y., Nov. 28, 1831; while quite young, went to Columbia Co., N.Y., and remained there till 15 years of age; spent two years on a farm; then followed the Hudson River boating for some years; came to Wisconsin in December, 1850, and stopped a couple of years with his father in the town of Winfield, Sauk Co.; spent about two years in the Yellow River pinery, and then about two years in breaking land and threshing. He was married in January, 1857, at Portage, Wis., to Nancy M. Oakes, daughter of Edward and Nancy Oakes; there were three children born of this marriage--Olive W. (now Mrs. Charles Powell, married in March, 1879, residence Winfield), May H. deceased, and Charles (living at home). Mr. P. moved to his present farm, Sec. 25, in 1857; he has 138 acres. Mrs. Pelton died March 2, 1868. Mr. Pelton was married, Jan. 17, 1870, to Mrs. Emily Wakefield, daughter of Timothy and Sophronia (Flint) Temple; Mrs. Pelton was born in Reading, Mass.; they have one child--Willis. Mrs. Pelton is a member of the Congregational church. In Politics, Mr. P. is a Republican. Contributed by Sue Solana

BAIRD, CARNES, KELLEY, VEEDER: SAMUEL VEEDER, proprietor of the Juneau House, Wonewoc, Juneau Co., son of Adam and Penelope (Bradt) Veeder; was born in the town of Glenn, Montgomery Co., N. Y., Aug. 16, 1815; when 12 years of age, moved with his parents to Cortland Co., N. Y. He was married Feb. 12, 1842, to Martha J. Carnes. Mrs. Veeder was born in the State of New York; they had six children--Frederic S., attorney-at-law, married to Cyrene Horton, living at Mauston; Charles, married to Ella C. Cook, residing in Richland Co.; Martha, now Mrs. Chester Moore, of Forest, Vernon Co.; Harriet, now Mrs. Joseph Snyder, of Woodland; Mary, died June 3, 1864, at the age of six years, and Frank. In 1852, moved to Cayuga Co., N. Y.; in May, 1855, came to Sauk Co., Wis., settled on Section 10, Woodland, in what is known as Plum Valley. Mrs. Veeder died Feb. 2, 1870, at the age of 55. Mr. Veeder was married, July 25, 1871, to Mrs. Julia Kelley, daughter of David and Lydia Baird. Julia Baird was married November, 1851, to Dr. H. B. Kelley, and resided in Oneida Co., N.Y. Dr. Kelley died March 1, 1859; they have two children-- Ella E., who died when 2 years of age, and Everette H. J., residing at Wonewoc. Wonewoc, and entered upon his business of hotel keeping. Politcs, Republican. Mrs. Veeder is a member of the Congregational Church of Reedsburg. Contributed by Sue Solana

DRAPER, NOYES: ROLLA E. NOYES, was born in Baraboo July 18, 1855; spent five years at State University; graduated from that institution and commenced the practice of law at Baraboo, as a partner of Hon. Cyrus C. Remington, in June 1878, and continued with him until his death, which occurred in October of the same year. In March 1879, the firm of Noyes Bros. was formed. Mr. N. was married in Baraboo, Oct. 22, 1879, to Cordelia Draper, also a graduate of the State University; she was born in England. Contributed by Linda Wright

NOYES: ARTHUR H. NOYES, was born in Baraboo April 15, 1853; was educated in the public schools of Baraboo and five years at the State University, four years in an academic course, and one in the law department; graduated from both departments; commenced practice in October, 1878. Contributed by Linda Wright

NICHOLSON, SUNNOCK: GEO. T. NICHOLSON, born May 4, 1837, in Detroit, Mich., and at the age of 20 moved to Chicago and learned the blacksmith trade; he remained there working at his trade till September, 1875, then moved to Baraboo, Wis., and took charge of the blacksmith-shops of the C. & N. W. R. R. Co. at this place, where he still remains; he was elected Town Trustee May 4, 1880. He was married, May 17, 1866 to Miss Mary Sunnock; she was born at Syracuse, N.Y.; they are both attendants at the Presbyterian Church. Contributed by Linda Wright

ALEXANDER, NEWSON: GEORGE NEWSON, stone mason, was born in Stafford, Co., England, Aug 5, 1811; he came to America April 13, 1849, and to Baraboo in August the same year; he was elected one of the Town Board, 1879 and 1880. He was married, April 7, 1833 to Miss Margaret J. Alexander; she was born in Edinburg, Scotland; they have had seven children - Priscilla, Alfred (deceased), Martha (deceased), Jane, Mary, Joseph (deceased), Clara G. (deceased). Mr. Newson was raised by the Society of Friends, and in politics he is a Republican; Mrs. Newson is a Methodist. Contributed by Linda Wright

HILL, NOYES: D. WALTER K. NOYES, was born in Baraboo May 6, 1851, where he has resided most of the time since. He was educated in the Baraboo Public School, and at the State University at Madison; spent town years in the latter institution; was with his father, Col. D.K. Noyes, in the army during the time he was connected with the 49th regiment; is a printer by trade, and was, for a short time, one of the proprietors of the Sauk County Republican. He was married in Friendship, Adams Co., Wis., May 6, 1875 to Miss Nellie Hill; they have two sons - Walter H. and Jessie B. Mr. N. is a member of the I.O.O.F. Contributed by Linda Wright

CAPENER, POWERS: JOHN H. POWERS, the fifth son of Peter and Cynthia Powers; was born in the town of Arcot, county of Compton, province of Quebec, Lower Canada, the 28th of July, 1844; he came to the United States in the fall of 1859, and settled at Derby Line, Vt., and commenced learning the printer's trade; in the summer of 1862, he went to Manchester, N.H., where he got employment on the Dollar Mirror. Here he enlisted in the 4th N.H.V.I., Co. D, and was in the service during the remainder of the war; was at the taking of Morris Island, S.C. and in the sieges of Forts Waggoner, Grugg and Sumter, and in the Virginia campaign of 1864, and took part in nearly all of the principal battles of the campaign; was wounded at the taking of the Heights of Petersburg, Va.; the last hard-fought battle was at the taking of Fr. Fisher, at the mouth of the Cape Fear River, N.C.; was discharged from the United States service, at Raleigh, N.C., Aug. 23, 1865, and a few weeks later received final discharge from the United States at Concord, N.H.; he came to Wisconsin in November, 1865, and arrived at Baraboo Feb. 22, 1866, and engaged at his trade in the Republic office, and has been engaged with the press of Sauk Co., ever since, except about two years, when he was connected with Durand Times; he also founded the Trempeleau County Journal and the Elroy Union; he was for a short time part owner of the Reedsburg Free Press. In December, 1879, he become one of the proprietors of the Baraboo Republic a stanch Republican journal. John H. Powers was married, Dec. 27, 1868, to Miss Sarah A. Capener; Blanche, their only child, was born Jan. 4, 1870. Contributed by Linda Wright

DUDLEY, NEWVILL, POWELL: JOHN W. POWELL, farmer, Sec. 25; P.O. Baraboo; was born April 22, 1822, in Franklin Co. Va, and son of William and Sarah (Newvill) Powell. Mr. P. lived on his fathers farm until he reached the age of 18, when his father died; he then attended a select school for two years; went to Tennessee and worked two years in a picture molding factory, returning to Virginia in the fall of 1847. Married, Jan. 6, 1848 to Miss Harriet M., daughter of Stephen and Martha (Kemp) Dudley; removed with his family to Wisconsin in 1851, arriving at Baraboo June 3; lived in the village for sixteen years, where he engaged in the real estate and lumber business with his brother-in-law, P.A. Bassett; he then removed to the farm where he now lives, and owns 80 acres of land; they have six children - William S., born in Virginia; Katie M., Ashley B., John D., Charles J. and Samuel H., born in Wisconsin. He has been Clerk of the School Board since its organization. Mrs. P., his wife and four children, Katie, Ashley, John and Charles are members of the Presbyterian Church. Contributed by Linda Wright

PIERCE, POTTER: ELIAS D. POTTER, in charge of the round-house for the C & N. W. R.R. Co at Baraboo; he was born July 7, 1822, in Oswego, N.Y.; moved to Sauk Co., Wis., Town of Merrimack, in 1855 and followed farming for eighteen years; in 1873, moved to Baraboo. He married, July 4, 1855, to Miss Eliza Pierce; she was born in Hillsboro, Co., N.H.; came to Sauk Co. in 1853; taught school one term, then went to Columbia Co. and taught five terms; they have had five children, three living - Mrs. H.R.Palmer, Lyman H. and James; the two deceased were Aldin A. and Viola, they were at play on the ice and broke through and both were drowned. Contributed by Linda Wright

CLARKE, MAXWELL, POTTER: MRS. E.A.POTTER, farming, Sec.1; P.O. Baraboo; widow of H.H. Potter, and daughter of James A. and Susan B. (Clarke) Maxwell; came to Wisconsin in 1846, located in Baraboo, Sauk Co., where she now resides; born in Rob Roy, Fountain Co., Ind. Married to Henry H. Potter Oct. 15, 1856, at Baraboo; has five children - Carrie V., Ida A., Kate M., Mary B., Howard H.; owns 251 acres of land, a part of which is platted off and termed the Potter Addition to Baraboo; Mrs. Potter resides on a beautiful farm near the village of Baraboo; farm well improved. Mrs. Potter belongs to the Methodist Church. H.H. Potter deceased, husband of Mrs. E.A.Potter was born Nov. 6, 1824, at Hartsville, Onondaga, Co., N.Y.; came to Baraboo in 1849; engaged as clerk for Jas A. Maxwell, father of Mrs. Potter, subject of this sketch; he returned to Pennsylvania in 1850, coming again at Baraboo in 1855, and in the fall of 1856, married Emma A., daughter of Jas. A. Maxwell. Mr. Potter died Jan 28, 1878. Col. James Maxwell, deceased, grandfather of Mrs. Potter, was born at Guilford, Windham Co., Vt., May 1, 1789 or 1790; removed to Chicago in 1836; from Chicago he went to Geneva Lake, Wis., and located there in 1837, and in the spring of 1840 came to Baraboo and engaged in improving the water-power at Manchester where now stands the grist-mill of Spenser Bros.; he returned soon after to Walworth Co., Wis., and remained until 1846, when, accompanied by his son Jas. A. Maxwell, again returned to Baraboo and permanently located; died Dec. 16, 1869. Contributed by Linda Wright

PEIRCE: JAMES H. PEIRCE, born in Milwaukee, Wis., Aug 7, 1856; commenced railroading in 1874 as fireman; in 1877, he took an engine on the C. & N. W. Ry. He is an attendant of the Presbyterian Church. In politics, Republican. Contributed by Linda Wright

BURNHAM, PECK, WILLARD: ROSELINE PECK, was born in Middleton, Rutland Co., Vt., Feb 24, 1808; her mothers maiden name was Julia Ann Burnham; her father was Samuel Willard. Mrs. Peck was married to Eben Peck in February, 1829, and together they came to Wisconsin in the fall of 1836, settling in Madison in the spring of 1837; she was the first white women in Madison and coming to Baraboo with her husband in the fall of 1840, was also the first white women to cross the Baraboo Bluffs and make her home in the valley north of them; Mr. and Mrs. Peck settled on their claim previously made on that part of the river known as the Lower Ox-Bow, since platted and called Manchester; here they lived for seven years, when they were dispossessed of their claim; they then moved to Mrs. Peck's present home, having laid claim to a part of the region now known as Peck's Prairie, and commenced the improvement of a farm; Mr. Peck soon afterward started for California, and while en route was massacred by Indians. Mrs.Peck was thus left with town children to battle for a livelihood; and her subsequent experience was sore enough; various attempts were made to take her home from under the pre-emption laws, and to save it, she was compelled to borrow money from James W. Babb, and pay 50 per cent interest; in early days, before the coming of a physician, Mrs. Peck treated the sick with great success; she remembers setting the broken leg of a neighbor child who lived five miles away, she being compelled to ride behind her husband along an Indian trail after dark to reach the house, and when she arrived, there wasn't a candle in the house, the father of the child being compelled to walk half a mile to a neighbor's who had some lard, from which a "grease drip" was made; the operation was successfully performed, and the child rapidly recovered; Mrs. Peck says there were no deaths in this valley till "after the doctors came;" Mrs. Peck's children are both alive; the eldest, Victor, was born April 25, 1833, and now resides in Milwaukee, being in charge of the Johnson House, at the Union Depot; the other, Victoria W., is the wife of Nelson Wheeler, and now resides at Chippewa Falls; she was the first white child born in Madison, this important event taking place Sept. 14, 1837. Mrs. Peck is now 72 years of age, but is still vigorous and active; historically, she is an important character. Contributed by Linda Wright

Roseline Peck

DWYER: ANDREW DWYER, farmer, Sec. 15; P. o. White Mound; was born in County Clare, Ireland; he came to this country in 1852, and lived in the States of New York and Ohio until his coming to Wisconsin in 1854, locating in the town of Delafield, Waukesha Co.; he afterward moved to Pewaukee, where he was railroad agent for four years; in 1866, he came to Bear Creek, Sauk Co., where he has since lived. He married, in Akron, Ohio, Miss Catharine Dwyer; they have eight children--James, William, Thomas, John, Annie, Bridget M., Mary A. and Andrew. Mr. Dwyer owns 220 acres of well-improved land. He is the present Chairman of the Town Board of Supervisors, and was Town Treasurer four years and clerk five years. Contributed by Sue Solana

DEWEY, FERRY, HOOPER: JOHN D. DEWEY, farmer, Sec. 22; P. O. Spring Green; was born in Westfield, Mass., April 20, 1810; when he was 14 years of age, his parents removed to Portage Co., Ohio where he married, in 1833, Miss Mary Ferry; in 1839, they came to Wisconsin, settling in Oconomowoc, Waukesha Co. Oconomowoc at that time contained a population of twenty-seven persons. In about 1845, Mr. Dewey and his family returned to Portage Co., Ohio, where his wife died, leaving six children, the oldest of whom, Benjamin F., now of this town, served in Co. G, Wisconsin Heavy artillery during the war of the rebellion; Sarah L., the second oldest, is married and lives in Richland Co., Wis.; Eliza J., wife of Daniel Miller, of Richland Co., Wis., was the first white female child born in Oconomowoc; Moses F., the fourth oldest, enlisted in Co. K, 23rd W. V. I., and died in the service; Mary E., the fifth oldest, is the wife of Henry Flummer, Idaho Springs, Colo.; Ellen O., the sixth oldest, is the wife of S. Shaw, Kent, Ohio. July 25, 1848, Mr. Dewey married his present wife, in Brimfield, Ohio; her maiden name was Louisa Hooper; she was born in Huntingdon Co., Penn., Sept. 30, 1821; they have one son, George D., born in Kent, Ohio; he is a leading farmer in this town (Bear Creek). Mr. Dewey and his present wife came to Richland Co., Wis., in 1854, and lived in that county until 1858, when they moved to their present home; he has at various times been elected to local offices, and , during his residence in Wisconsin, has been closely identified with the manufacturing and other interests. Contributed by Sue Solana

GAZLAY, RYAN: HENRY R. RYAN, farmer, Sec. 3; P.O. Baraboo; son of Roger and Mary Dyer Ryan; came to Wisconsin in October, 1853, and located at Portage, Columbia Co.; located in Baraboo, Sauk Co., in May, 1855; from 1855 to 1867, he was engaged in the manufacture of cabinet-ware, since which time he has been farming; owns 440 acres of land; resides on a beautiful farm near the village of Baraboo; farm well improved; he has held the office of School Director. He was born Aug. 1, 1818, in the town of New Ipswich, Hillsboro, N.H. He was married in Smithville, Chenango, Co., N.Y., to Abbie Gazlay, daughter of Joshua and Abigail Jones Gazley; he has four children - George H., Charles A., Abbie M. and Willis F. Mr. and Mrs. Ryan are members of the M.E. Church; Mrs. Ryan has had charge of the primary department of the M.E. Sabbath School for a term of years. Contributed by Linda Wright

ROWAN, SPENCER: JOHN B. ROWAN, night foreman of the round-house for the C. & N. W. R. R. Co.; born in New York, March 7, 1849; moved to Baraboo in 1879. He was married Feb. 5, 1866, to Miss Ellen Spencer; she was born in Boone Co., Ill; they have two children - Cora L. and Albertis B. In politics, Mr. Rowan is a Democrat. Contributed by Linda Wright

MCKAY, ROSS: F.M. ROSS, proprietor of the Union Hotel, on Water street; was born in Scotland Jan. 3, 1819; came to America in 1842, and worked at steam boiler-making about twenty-five years in New York City; in 1869, he moved, with his family, to Illinois, and in 1874, to Baraboo, and worked at his trade, being the first on here who had that trade; he also owns a 120-acre farm in the town of Excelsior, in Sec. 16, and is worth about $2,500. He was married May 6, 1847, to Miss Isabel McKay; she was born in Scotland; they have four children, viz., Nettie, Alexander F., Daniel and Margaret. In politics, he is Independent. Contributed by Linda Wright

ROCKWELL, SIBLEY: GEORGE S. ROCKWELL, chief clerk for the C. & N. W. R. R. Co.; was born in St. Lawrence Co., N.Y., Jan. 28, 1847; he came to Baraboo in 1874 and took the position he now occupies. He was married, Nov. 15th, 1870 to Miss Lucia A. Sibley; she was born in Rock Co., Wis., in April, 1847. Mr. Rockwell, in politics is a Republican. Contributed by Linda Wright

MITCHELL, POWERS: WILLIAM POWERS, merchant, tailor; Oak street; was born in Ireland, Nov. 28, 1828; came to America Sept. 15, 1850, and located in New York for about four years; in 1854, he came to Baraboo and work as a journeyman at the tailoring business. He enlisted in 1861, in Co. H, 17th W.V.I. and served one year; in 1863, he established his present business; he is at present a member of the Villiage Board, and has been for a number of years. He was married, Jan 22, 1860, to Miss Kate Mitchell; she was born in Ireland and came to America, in 1848, with her parents to Massachesetts; they have three children, viz., Mary A., Ellen, and William. Both Mr. and Mrs. Powers are members of St. Mary's Church; in politics, he is a Republican. Contributed by Linda Wright

RICHARDS: W.C. RICHARDS, of the firm of J. Richards and Son, lumber dealers on Bridge street; near the depot; al kinds of pine lumber, sash, blinds and doors, building materials of all descriptions; was born in Florida, Aug., 21, 1858, and moved to Dane Co., Wis., with his parents and to Baraboo, in 1879. Contributed by Linda Wright

LEONARD, RICH, WRIGHT: HENRY RICH, son of Davis and Affie M (Wright) Rich, natives of Vermont; was born in Shoreham, Addison Co., Vt., Sept. 23, 1838, where he lived until fifteen years of age, when he removed to Burlington., in the same State, where he was for four years engaged in clerking. He entered the army in 1861; and served until the close of the war; after leaving the service, he came to Wisconsin, arriving in Baraboo in September 1865, and engaged in the woolen-mill business; was in the Manchester Mills one year, and then became connected with the Island Woolen Mills. Mr. Rich was married at St. Louis, Mo., March 7, 1867, to Emma Leonard, a native of Orwell Vt.; they have four children - Cora L., Paul D., Robert B. and Helen T. Mr. and Mrs. Rich are members of the Presbyterian Church. Contributed by Linda Wright

RICE, TORBERT: E.A. RICE, car and engine painter for C. & N. W. Railroad Co.; was born Sept. 15, 1848, in Macoupin Co., Ill.; came to Baraboo in 1877; he ran a paint shop till 1879, when he commenced work for the Railroad Company, where he is still employed. He enlisted February, 1865, in Co. G, 150th Ill. V.I., served till the close of the war. He was married June, 1872, to Miss Theresa M Torbert; she was born in Columbia Co., Wis. They have one child - Mable. In politics, Republican. Contributed by Linda Wright

DERLETH, REULAND: MATHIAS REULAND, wagon and buggy manufacturer, does all kinds of jobbing, horse-shoeing, etc. on First street; he was born in Luxemburg, Germany, Oct. 17, 1846; came to America with his parents in 1853, and to Sauk Co.; at the age of 21, he went to learn his trade at Madison; was three years there; went to Minnesota, worked there three years, then returned to Madison, was there a few months. Married, May 21, 1872, to Julia Derleth; she was born in Pennsylvania. He then moved to Iowa, and in the spring of 1873, he moved to Baraboo and bought the building and lot where he carries on his pleasant business. They have four children, viz., Gustave J., Elizabeth, George and Leo A. Contributed by Linda Wright

CLARKE, REMINGTON, TRAIN: MARIA S. REMINGTON, farming, Sec. 36; P.O. Baraboo; widow of C.C. Remington and daughter of Marshall and Mary S. Greeley Train; came to Wisconsin in the spring of 1848; located in the city of Milwaukee; came to Sauk Co. in the spring of 1850; located in village of Baraboo, and resided in the village for eighteen years; located, where he now resides, in 1868. Born in New London, Merrimack, Co., N.H., Feb 6, 1832; was married to Cyrus C. Remington, son of Silas and Margaret Clarke Remington, in the city of Milwaukee, Wis., Aug. 12, 1852; had eight children as follows: Helen M.; George, who died Aug. 30, 1862; Maud E.; Mary B.; Arthur; Hattie T.; Tom M.; and an infant, who died unnamed. Owns 125 acres of land; resides on a beautiful farm of 65 acres near the village of Baraboo; the residence of Mrs. Remington commands one of the finest views in Sauk Co. On this farm also are to be found numerous Indian mounds, several of which have been opened and found to contain relics, etc., of ancient tribes. C.C. Remington (deceased), husband of Mrs. Remington, the subject of this sketch, was born Nov. 10, 1824, in Sheridan, Chautaugua Co., N.Y.; educated in the law profession; came to Wisconsin with his parents in the spring of 1840, located near Waukesha, Waukesha Co.; he remained on the farm here about six years, when he went to read law with Alexander Randall, of Waukesha, afterward Governor of the State; he concluded his studies with Finch & Lynde, and was admitted to the bar Feb. 16, 1847, in the city of Milwaukee. He practiced law in Baraboo from 1847 until the time of his death, which occurred Oct.13 1878. As a lawyer, C.C. Remington stood at the head of the Sauk Co. bar for many years. In 1854, he represented in the Assembly the district comprising Adams and Sauk Cos., and he was County Judge of Sauk Co. from January 1870, to April 1873, when he resigned. Mr. Remington was a self-made man, and was possessed of rare traits of character which rendered him honored and revered by his fellow man. The ancestors of Mrs. Remington emigrated to America in 1834, and were of Scotch descendants. Mrs. R. belongs to the Unitarian Church and society. Contributed by Linda Wright

DODGE, PRATT: P.PRATT, retired; was born July 28, 1818, in Madison Co., N.Y.; came to Walworth Co., Wis., June 12, 1839, and to Sauk Co. in the spring of 1848, and for twenty-nine years was engaged in the lumber business, and had done a great deal in building and improving the town of Baraboo; he has held more or less of the town offices. Among the buildings that he has erected is the hotel known as the Pratt House, and he has now in contemplation the building of a good bridge, so as to have another street opened across the river. In politics, he is Independent. He was married, in 1842, to Miss Charlotte Dodge; she was born in Madison Co., N.Y.; they have had six children, viz., Emma, Ida, Charons (deceased), Capron C., Clarence (deceased), and Adin H. Contributed by Linda Wright

BARTER, PROTHERO: JAY PROTHERO, musician; was born in Jennings Co., Ind., Nov. 6, 1839; he came to Baraboo with his parents in 1853. He enlisted March 9, 1864, and was placed in Gen. Blunts band, and served up to June, 1865. He was married, Aug. 24, 1864, to Miss Agnes Barter; she was born in Steubensville, Ohio; they have four children - living - Eva E., Belle M., Maggie M. and Jay. Contributed by Linda Wright

BARKER, BURTON: JOSEPH BURTON, farmer, Sec. 2; P. O. Baraboo; is a native of Lincolnshire, England; was born Dec. 12, 1839; in 1855, he came to the United States, locating in Milwaukee, Wis., until 1859, then came to Fairfield, Sauk co., Wis., remaining there one year, at the end of which time he went to Pike’s Peak; went from there to Missouri, and from the latter State returned to Fairfield, which has been his home since. He married, in Baraboo, Wis., Miss Hattie A. Barker, of that city; they have two children--Lily E. and Clara A. Mr. Burton has a well-located and finely improved farm. He has been District School Treasurer about six years. In Politics, he is a Republican. His parents, Robert and Mary A. Burton, were residents of Fairfield, Sauk Co., Wis., from 1866 until 1871, when they removed to Milwaukee, Wis., where they now live. Contributed by Sue Solana

AYRES, JACKSON: ROYAL AYRES, farmer, Sec. 17; P. O. Baraboo; this leading citizen of Fairfield was born in Rockingham, Vt., March 27, 1824. He married, in Plymouth Co., Mass., Miss Nancy Jackson, a native of Abington, Mass. In 1855, they came to Wisconsin, locating in the town of Fairfield, Sauk Co., of which they have been esteemed citizens since. In the war of the rebellion, Mr. Ayres served in Co. E, 49th W. V. I., and was honorably discharged on the restoration of peace. He is, at present writing, Chairman of the Fairfield Town Board of Supervisors, a position he has filled at various times since his coming to Fairfield, besides holding several other local offices. He owns a valuable and well-improved farm of 400 acres. Himself and wife are leading members of the M. E. Church. Their children are Abbie E., wife of E. D. Kidder, of Delton, this county; Carrie F., wife of E. R. Thomas, of the town of Fairfield; Ella V. and Charles J. Politically, Mr. Ayres acts with the Republican party, being an active and intelligent worker in its interests; in religious and educational matters, he has done much, and has ever helped by every means in his power their advancement. Contributed by Sue Solana

AMES, BROOKS, PROTHERS: B. F. AMES, farmer, Sec. 19; P. O. Baraboo; was born in Madison, Wis., Dec. 17, 1853, and the following year his parents removed to Baraboo, Sauk Co., where he resided until 1875, in which year he came to Fairfield, where he has since been engaged in farming. He married, in Greenfield, Sauk Co., Wis., Miss Prothers, daughter of Mason and Martha J. Prothers, pioneer settlers of that town; they have one child, Charlie. Mr. Ames and wife are members of the Presbyterian Church; in politics, he is a Republican. He owns 80 acres of well-improved land. His father, Ira L. Ames, came to Wisconsin in 1843, settling in Dane Co.; he was a native of Oneida Co. N. Y.; during the war, he was a resident of Baraboo, and there enlisted in the 17th W. V. I., and died in the service at Corinth; he married his wife in his native county; her maiden name was Sarah A. Brooks. Contributed by Sue Solana

GROTZ, MORGAN: ANTOINE MORGAN, farmer and stock-raiser, Sec. 26; P. O. Plain; born in Bavaria, Germany, Dec. 25, 1819. He came to this country in 1853, and, in 1854, settled in the town of Bear Creek, where he has lived since. He married in Milwaukee, Wis., Miss Josephine Grotz; they have three children--Adeline, Sophia and Mary. Mr. Morgan was one of the prime movers in the organization of the Franklin Farmers’ Mutual Fire Insurance Co., and has been a member of the Board of Directors in that company since its organization. He owns 162 acres of land; his farm is well-improved, and in a desirable location. Contributed by Sue Solana

FAIGHETY, LARKIN, STRATTON: WILLIAM LARKIN, farmer, Sec. 9; P. O. Spring Green; was born in Kings Co., Ireland, in 1828; he came to Wisconsin in 1851, and settled in the town of Bear Creek, Sauk Co., in 1857. He has been married twice--his first wife, Margaret Faighety, died in Iowa Co., Wis.; his present wife was Electa A. Stratton, a native of the State of New York; her father, Alfred Stratton, was a pioneer settler of Bear Creek, and she taught the first school in that town; M. Larkin’s children are Eliza C., wife of John Morgan, of this town; Adda, Clarvina, Bertha, Lucy and Katie. During the war of the rebellion, Mr. Larkin enlisted in Co. E 49th W. V. I.; he was in active service and was honorably discharged. He has filled various local offices, and is at present writing Justice of the Peace. He owns a pleasantly located and valuable farm. Contributed by Sue Solana

FERGUSON, MURRAY: JAMES FERGUSON, farmer, Sec; P. O. Spring Green; was born near Madison, Wis. April 2, 1855; he has been a resident of Bear Creek since 1869, with the exception of three years, a portion of which he spent in attending school at Chicago, Ill. He is at present Town Clerk, and takes an active interest in the public affairs. His father, John Ferguson, married, in County Mayo, Ireland, Bridget Murray; they came to this country in 1845; lived in Massachusetts a short time, then came to Dane Co.; moved thence to Juneau Co., where he died. He enlisted in Co. A, 47th W. V. I., during the war of the rebellion; was wounded at Manassas; was in active service two years, at the end of which time he was honorably discharged. His wife moved to Bear Creek in 1869, and is still living; their children are Mary, Thomas, James, Catherine, Eliza and Emma. Contributed by Sue Solana

OCHSNER, ROTHMUND: JOSEPH OCHSNER, proprietor of Bear Valley Flouring Mills, Sec 31; P. O. Bear Valley. Mr. Ochsner was born in Baden, Germany, May 5, 1817. He came to this country in 1844; married in Utica, Miss Mary Rothmund; they came to Wisconsin in 1856; located at Saxonville, Richland Co., where they resided until 1865, in which year they moved to their present home in Bear Creek. Their children are Edward, William H., Joseph, Charlie, Benjamin, Arthur, Maggie, Mary, Louisa and Fannie. The first named (Edward), married Carrie Schontz; they live in Richland Co., the second, named William H., married Kittie Schontz; Joseph, the third named, is in Colorado; the rest reside at home. Mr. Ochsner owns 220 acres of valuable land. He erected his flouring-mill in 1871; it is substantially built; contains three run of buhrs. His son William H. now manages it, and the flour of his make is well-known for its superior quality. In April, of the present year, the saw-mill on Mr. Ochsner’s farm was converted into a cheese factory, and is run by William H. Ochsner and the Beckwith Brothers. Mr. Ochsner is a member of the Board of Directors in the Franklin Mutual Farmers’ Fire Insurance Co. He has filled various town offices and is a leading and energetic citizen. Contributed by Sue Solana

DANGERFIELD, WARN: J. P. DANGERFIELD, farmer, Sec. 8; P. O. Baraboo; was born in Salem Co., N. J., Oct. 17, 1819; in 1847, he came to Wisconsin and in January, 1849, Married, in Walworth Co., Miss Caroline Warn a native of Aurelius, Cayuga Co., N. Y.; they came to Sauk Co. and settled in the town of Fairfield, in 1853, making it their home since. Mr. Dangerfield has been elected to various town offices of honor and trust, and has occupied a leading position in the town of Fairfield since his coming; he takes an active part in politics, being an active and consistent worker in the ranks of the Republican party. His father, J. Dangerfield, was a native of England, and was in the army of that country several years; Mrs. Dangerfield’s parents, James and Priscilla Warn, were pioneer settlers of Rock Co., Wis., where they settled in 1844 and lived until 1855, when they came to Sauk Co., residing in the town of Fairfield until their death. Mr. Dangerfield owns about 200 acres of land; his home farm is well improved. Contributed by Sue Solana

BEADLE, DANE: G. W. DANE, farmer, Sec. 3; P. O. Baraboo. This gentleman, a resident of the town of Fairfield, Sauk Co., since 1854, is a native of New Hampshire, and was born in Crawford Co., May 16, 1813, where he remained until he was 18 years of age, then went to Medford, Middlesex Co., Mass., where he afterward married Miss Eliza Beadle, a native of Meredith, N. H.; prior to their coming to Wisconsin, they lived for several years at Crown Point, N. Y.; she died in this town (Fairfield), in 1878; she was a member of the M. E. Church, and an esteemed and Christian woman; their children are Charles, who is married and resides in this town--the maiden name of his wife was Mary Fuller; George, who during the war of the rebellion, enlisted in the 32d W. V. I., and died in the service at Jackson, Tenn.; Willie, also deceased; Melden, now attending school at Oshkosh; Julia and Addie at home, and Mary E. (deceased). Mr. Dane has been officially identified with the history of the town of Fairfield, several times holding the office of Town Supervisor, Assessor, and other town offices. He is a leading member of the M. E. Church. He owns a finely improved farm, well located. Contributed by Sue Solana

SAARE: JOHN F. SAARE, proprietor barber-shop, on Third street, near the post office; he was born in Watertown, Wis., July 18, 1858; he came to Baraboo in 1874, and started his present business for himself in 1876. Contributed by Linda Wright

LEE, SANDBERG: L.W. SANDBERG; was charge of the water-works of the C & N. W. R. R. on this division; he was born Sept 11, 1838, in Sweden; came to America Aug. 24, 1864, and immediately enlisted in Co. I, 29th M.V.I.; served till the close of the war, came to Baraboo, Wis., in 1875. He married, Dec. 7, 1878, Miss Bertha Lee; they have one child - Gustaf A. In politics, Republican. Contributed by Linda Wright

SCHOENFELD, WISKOEIL: H. SCHOENFELD, gun and lock smith, and dealer in that line of goods, Third street, Baraboo; he was born Feb, 24, 1846, in Murchburg, Prussia, and came to America in 1849, with his parents, and to Baraboo July 1878. He was married Sept. 15, 1875, to Miss Erwine Wiskoeil; she was born in Sauk Co., Wis.; they have two children - Ella and Erwine. Mr. & Mrs. Schoenfeld are both members of the Free Congregational Church. In politics, he is a Republican. Contributed by Linda Wright

BATTLES, GETCHELL, WATKINS: C. H. GETCHELL, farmer, Sec. 13; P. O. Baraboo; born in Gilmanton, N. H.; when he was 2 years old, his parents removed to Sebec, Me., where most of his youth was spent in attending school. He married in the town of Milo, Me., Julia A. Battles; she was born in New Vineyard, Me.; they came West in 1850, settling in the town of Fairfield, Sauk Co., Wis., where they have since lived, with the exception of four years, when they lived at Ironton; they have six children, viz., Ann, wife of H. H. Travis, of Marathon Co., Wis.; he was a soldier in the 3d W. V. C. during the war of the rebellion, and prior to serving in that regiment served in the navy; Aaron, who married Eldora Watkins; Frank, Fred, Mark and Gertrude. Mr. Getchell has filled a number of local offices, including those of Town Supervisor and Assessor. In politics, he is a Republican. His parents, Mace and Lydia Getchell, both natives of New Hampshire, came to Wisconsin in 1850, and settled in Fairfield, where he died in 1866; she is still living in Fairfield. Mrs. Getchell’s parents, James and Abagail Battles, settled in Walworth Co., Wis., in 1847, and in 1848 came to Fairfield, where they lived the remaining years of their lives esteemed citizens. Contributed by Sue Solana

HACKETT, TEEL: JOSEPH L. HACKETT, farmer, Sec. 24; P. O. Baraboo; born in New Vineyard, Franklin Co., Me., July 27, 1839. He came to Wisconsin in 1865, and married in Kilbourn, Wis., Miss A. Teel, daughter of Benjamin Teel, a Pioneer settler and esteemed citizen of Fairfield, Sauk Co., Wis.; they have five children--Phoebe, Josephine, Granville, Charlie, the fifth is an infant unnamed. Mr. Hackett owns a most desirable farm, pleasantly located, and containing 120 acres of land. He has held various local offices and is at present writing a member of the Fairfield Town Board of Supervisors. Contributed by Sue Solana

BROWN, HACKETT: N. DAVIS HACKETT, farmer, Sec. 13; P. O. Baraboo; born in New Vineyard, Me., Oct. 18, 1839; he came to Wisconsin in 1853, and located in Fairfield, Sauk Co., which has been his home the greater part of the time since. During the war of the rebellion, he was a volunteer soldier in Co. M, 1st Wisconsin Heavy Artillery, and was honorably discharged at the close of the war. He married Miss Carrie, daughter of William Brown, who was a soldier in an Illinois regiment in the late war, and died in the service. They have four children--Millecent M., Eda M., Ephraim L. and Carrie F. Contributed by Sue Solana

ATKINSON, HACKETT, JOHNSON, LUCE: HARTSON HACKETT, farmer, Sec. 13; P. O. Baraboo; born in New Vineyard, Franklin Co., Me., Aug. 2 1806. He married, in his native county, Miss Martha Johnson, a native of Farmington, Me.; they came to Wisconsin in 1853, locating in the town of Fairfield, where they have continued to reside since; they have four children--Mary S., wife of John Luce, of this town; Emelie, married Joseph Luce; during the war of the rebellion, he enlisted in Co. M., 1st W. V.A., and died from ill health contracted in the service; Mandelia, wife of John Atkinson, of Delton, this County; N. Davis is the youngest of the family; during the war of the rebellion, he served in Co. M, 1st Wisconsin Heavy Artillery; his wife’s name was Carrie Brown. Mr. Hackett has filled various town and school offices. Contributed by Sue Solana

CLARK, HOLDEN, POLES: HENRY S. HOLDEN, farmer, Sec. 3; P. O. Baraboo; was born in Kingsville, Ashtabula Co., Ohio, Jan. 13, 1836, where he remained until 1850, in which year he moved to Kane Co., Ill., where, during the war of the rebellion, he enlisted in Co. I, 52nd Ill. V. I.; was in active service, and was honorably discharged at Rome, Ga. Prior to his coming West, he married, in Geneva, Ohio, Miss Eliza Poles; they came to Fairfield, Sauk Co., Wis., in the autumn of 1864, and it has been their home since; their surviving children are Jennie, wife of Thomas Warn, of Baraboo; Ruby, wife of George Clark, of this town; and Miss Hattie. Mr. Holden owns 160 acres of land; his home farm is well improved. In politics, he acts with the Republican party; he takes a lively interest in educational matters, therefore, has been at various times chosen to fill school offices. Contributed by Sue Solana

FULLER, HUNTER: DAVID G. HUNTER, farmer, Sec. 18; P. O. Baraboo; is a native of Vermont; was born in Addison Co., March 20, 1820, where he remained until 1837, when he went to Essex Co., N. Y., there residing until his coming to Wisconsin in 1850, in which year he settled in the town of Fairfield, Sauk Co., thus becoming one of the early settlers. He married, in Fairfield, Miss Betsy Fuller, a native of Vermont; they have three children--Mary, Jennie and Louise; Mr. Hunter owns 150 acres of land; he has taken an active interest in educational matters, therefore, has at various times been elected to school offices. Contributed by Sue Solana

BROWN, HURLBURT: HARVEY HURLBURT, farmer, Sec. 11; P. O. Baraboo; was born in Herkimer Co., N. Y., in 1805. Her married, in New York State, Sarah Brown, they came to Wisconsin in 1848, and settled in the town of Fairfield, Sauk, Co., where he still resides an old and esteemed citizen; his wife died in May, 1880; she was a most exemplary woman, and her loss was deeply mourned by a large circle of friends and relatives; their children are Martin, who during the war of the rebellion, served in Co. K, 14th W. V. I., as Second Lieutenant; was wounded at Pittsburg Landing, he now resides in Hannibal Mo.; Truman, who served in Co. E, 12th W. V. I., four years as Drum Major, now resides in EauClaire, Wis.; George, served first in Co. K, 14th W. V. I., until after the battle of Pittsburg Landing then became a soldier of the 17th W. V. I., in which he served until the close of the war, he is now living in California; Oscar A., the youngest of the sons, served in Co. E. 49th W. V. I. During the war, he resides in this town; the oldest daughter, Audulushia, is the wife of A. M. Phelps, of Fond du Lac, Wis.; the youngest daughter is Miss Eva. Mr. Hurlburt is a Republican in Politics; he has been elected to several town offices; owns an improved farm. Contributed by Sue Solana

SCHLUNGBAUM: JOHN SCHLUNGBAUM, harness manufacturer, Bridge street, Baraboo; was born in Sauk City, Wis., Jan 9, 1855; commenced to work at his trade in 1870; and came to Baraboo in 1877 and started his business; he makes good and substantial goods. Contributed by Linda Wright

MOREHEAD, SECKER: CHARLES SECKER, brick-maker, Baraboo; yard is located three miles from Baraboo; he commenced this business about 1855; his was the third kiln that was burned in the county. He was born in England Oct. 25, 1837, and came to America about 1851 with his parents; his father, John Secker, is still living, at the advanced age of 89, and he makes his home with his son. Charles Secker enlisted August, 1862, in Co. F, 23r W.V.I., and served three years. He was married, Aug. 17, 1865, to Miss Almena Morehead, who was born in Pennsylvania; they have four children - John T., Amenla C., Nellie E. and Carl M. Both he and his wife are members of the M.E. Church. In politics, he is a Republican. Contributed by Linda Wright

ALLEYDON, SHOURDS, WALKER: JOHN R. SHOURDS, farmer, Sec. 15; P.O. Baraboo; born in Macedon, Wayne Co., N.Y., Aug. 11, 1828; son of Joseph and Catharine Walker Shourds, formerly of New Jersey; came to Wisconsin in the fall of 1845, and located at Delavan, Walworth Co.; came to Sauk Co. Dec. 8, 1848, and located in the village of Baraboo; located where he now resided in the fall of 1863. Married Fannie Alleydon, in Warnerville, Juneau Co., Wis., Oct. 27, 1861; they had two children - Florence C. and Jessie E. Mr. Shourds built a saw-mill in 1858, and continued to run it till Sept.1, 1864, and served till the end of the war; was discharged July 14, 1865. Mr. Shourds went to Colorado March 12, 1866, and engaged in the stamp-mill and mining business; after remaining in Colorado about four years, he returned to Baraboo, Sauk Co., Wis., and is now engaged in farming; owns 140 acres of land. Mr. Shourds belongs to the M.E. Church; was a member of "Grange" Good Templars and Sons of Temperance. Contributed by Linda Wright

HAMILTON, SLADE: WILLIAM SLADE, Quartermaster in the Government service, was born in Vermont March 16, 1822; came to Baraboo in 1877. He was married, Aug. 21, 1864 to Mrs. Hamilton; she was born in Virginia; she has one son by her first marriage, viz., Samuel J. Hamilton. Mrs. Slade is engaged in millinery and dress-making business; she carried a good stock and keeps up with the times; she is a member of the Presbyterian Church. Contributed by Linda Wright

OLINGER, SMITH: H.F. SMITH, (deceased); was born in Chenango, Co. N.Y., Aug. 21, 1815; came to Wisconsin in 1836, and located in Milwaukee; came to Sauk Co. in 1849, and to Baraboo Township in 1864; he was engaged in farming all his life; he died March 16, 1868. He was married, Dec. 18, 1839, to Miss Mary Olinger; she was born in Ohio; they have four children - Lovina, Albert M., Nelson H. and Albion E.; the last-named son graduated at the State University, and then spent three years in Europe. Mrs. Smith owns and lives on the home farm of 160 acres in Sec. 30, Baraboo Township; she is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Contributed by Linda Wright

HURLBURT, MERETEN: OSCAR A. HURLBURT, farmer, Sec. 11; P. O. Baraboo; was born in Jefferson Co., N. Y.; he came to Wisconsin with his parents, Harvey and Sarah Hurlburt, locating in Fairfield, Sauk Co., in 1848. During the war of the rebellion he served in Co. E, 49th W. V. I., and received an honorable discharge at the expiration of his term of service. He married Nellie Mereten, daughter of Henry Mereten, a pioneer settler of Portage City, Wis.; he is a farmer by occupation, and very successful. In politics, he is a Republican. Contributed by Sue Solana

LAMAR, MYERS, NORTON, ROWEN: JAMES LAMAR, farmer, Sec.31; P. O. Baraboo. This gentleman, a pioneer settler of the Northwest, was born fifty-six miles southeast of Nashville, in Smith Co., Tenn., in 1820, where he remained until 1835, when he went to Jefferson C., Ill.; thence to Coles Co., in 1842, and from there went to Burlington, Iowa, and from there to Galena, Ill., in 1843; and came from there to Dodgeville, Wis., in the same year; in November, 1844, he came to Baraboo, Sauk Co., and has been a resident of Sauk Co. since. He married, in Baraboo, Miss A. Rowen; she was born near Plattville, Wis.; they came to the town of Fairfield in 1866, and own a pleasantly located and well improved farm of 150 acres; their children are Marion, who married Miss E. P. Norton, of this town; Melissa, wife of Amos Z. Norton; Eleanor, wife of Charles Myers, of Newport, Wis.; Rhoda, wife of C. Myers, of Fairfield; James F. Brittemartee and Alfrida are unmarried. In Politics, Mr. Lamar is a Republican. Mrs. Lamar’s parents, Wallace and Elizabeth Rowen, settled in Wisconsin prior to the Black Hawk war, and were esteemed citizens; both have long since been called to their long home. Contributed by Sue Solana

HACKETT, LUCE, WENDELL: JOHN LUCE, farmer, Sec. 13; P. O. Baraboo; was born in New Vineyard, Franklin Co., Me., Dec. 30, 1819. He married in his native county, Miss Mary S. Hackett, daughter of Harston Hackett, of this town. They came to Wisconsin in 1852, locating in the town of Fairfield, Sauk Co., and it has been their home since; their children are Elwin C., James H. and John S. Mr. Luce owns a most desirable farm. He has filled various town offices, including those of Town Supervisor, Town School Superintendent, under the old system, and Town Clerk. His father, John T., was a soldier in the war of 1812. The maiden name of his wife was Betsy Wendell; her father, Thomas Wendell, was a soldier in active service in the Colonial army, two of Mr. Luce’s brothers, Thomas W. and Joseph W., were in the army of the Union in the war of the rebellion; both are now deceased; Thomas died while in the service, and Joseph died from the hardships and exposure he passed through in the tented field in defense of the principles of union. Contributed by Sue Solana

HALL, MYERS, OTIS: GARDINER H. MYERS, farmer, Sec. 31; P. O. Baraboo; is a native of Chenango Co., N. Y.; was born in the town of Columbus, July 13, 1817; in 1843, he came to the Northwest, and, in 1847, came to Baraboo, Sauk Co., Wis., remaining there until 1849, in which year he came to Fairfield and has been variously identified with the interests of that town since, filling many of its offices and taking an interest in its progress and improvements. He married in Chicago, Ill., Miss Lydia Myers; she was born in Chautauqua Co., N. Y.; their children are Charles, Frank, Ida, Lucinda and Edith; Charles, the first named married Rhoda Lamar, of this town; Ida married Franklin Warn. Mr. Myers owns a valuable farm of 160 acres. In politics, he is a Republican, and is a firm supporter of the principles of that party. His father, Oliver Myers, served through the war of 1812; he was a native of Vermont, his wife, Amie Hall, being also a native of that State; her father, Gardiner Hall, was a soldier in active service in the Colonial army. Mrs. John Myers’ father, J. Myers, saw service in the war of 1812; his wife was Lucinda Otis; they were both natives of Vermont. Contributed by Sue Solana

MILES, NEWELL: F. O. NEWELL, farmer; P. O. Baraboo; was born in Erie Co., Penn., Sept. 8, 1840; when he was about 6 years old, his parents, Orange and Anna Newell, came to Wisconsin, locating in Rock Co., where they remained a short time; then came to Fairfield, Sauk Co., thus becoming pioneer settlers of that town. F. O. Newell, the subject of this notice, during the war of the rebellion, enlisted in Co. L, 3d W. V. C., to serve three years; was honorably discharged at the close of the war in Leavenworth, Kan. He married, in Fairfield, Miss Marian Miles; they have three children--Verdie, Daisy and Cora. During the time Mr. Newell was in the service, he was actively engaged on the frontier. He owns a valuable farm, located a short distance north of Baraboo, and is a very successful farmer; his wife’s parents, Daniel and Harriet Miles, were early settlers of Sauk Co.; he is deceased; she is now a resident of this town. Mr. Newell’s father, Orange Newell, is still living and is an esteemed citizen of Fairfield. Contributed by Sue Solana

NEWELL, SNELL: H.D. SNELL, track-layer for the C. & N. W. R. R. Company; was born in Windham, Co., Conn., Jan 3, 1833; he cam to Sauk Co. in 1854. He enlisted in the fall of 1863, in Co. F, 23rd W.V.I.; was in the service about one year, then came home on a furlough sick, and was discharged; he has been in the employ of the railroad company about seven years. He was married July 3, 1856, to Miss P.E. Newell; she was born in Essex Co., N.Y.; came to Sauk Co. with her parents in 1852; they have one son J.P. Snell. In politics, Mr. Snell is a Republican. Contributed by Linda Wright

SOUTHARD, VANVALKENBURG: HENRY SOUTHARD, farmer, Sec. 14; own 40 acres of land; was born in Lycoming Co., Penn., Feb. 10, 1831; came to Baraboo October 1830. He enlisted in Co. F, 3r W.V.C. Dec. 1, 1863, and served till October 1865. He was married July, 1852, to Miss Catherine Vanvalkenburg; she was born born in the State of New York; they have six children, viz., Ruth, John V., Emmer J., Mary J., Robert B. and Henry V. In politics, Mr. Southard is a Democrat. Contributed by Linda Wright

HORN, SOUTHER: H.N. SOUTHER. carpenter; was born in Grafton, Co., N.H., Oct. 12, 1828; he with his parents moved to Vermont in 1836, and, in 1854, came to Portage, Wis.; in 1855, he moved to Baraboo. He was married, Jan. 20, 1862, to Miss Mary A. Horn; she was born in Germany; they have three children - Sarah E., John E. and Nellie M.; both Mr. and Mrs. Souther are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. In politics, he is a Republican. Contributed by Linda Wright

BROOKS, JOHNSON: JOHN JOHNSON, a leading farmer and stock-raiser, Sec. 18; P. O. Lone Rock; was born in Burlington, Otsego Co., N. Y., March 22, 1815. He married, in his native county, Miss Rachel Brooks; she was born in England; they came to Wisconsin in 1851, and settled in the town of Bear Creek, Sauk Co., which has been their home since; they have two children--C. D. Johnson, an enterprising and energetic young man, and Miss Lucy J. In early life, Mr. Johnson followed school-teaching, and taught school several years in his native county; he manufactured the first cheese in the town of Bear Creek, a business he was engaged in several years. He owns 280 acres of land; his farm is desirably located and is finely improved; his residence was erected in 1878, and is one of the finest buildings in the southern portion of Sauk Co. Contributed by Sue Solana

STALLMAN, WHEELER: STALLMAN & WHEELER, dealers in hardware and household furnishing goods near the corner of Oak and Third streets; established in 1876; they carry a full line. Contributed by Linda Wright

BROWN, DOUGLAS, SPRING: MORRIS E. SPRING, farmer, Sec. 12, P.O. Baraboo; son of Sidney and Caroline Pratt Spring, came to Wisconsin in the fall of 1869, and located in Baraboo, Sauk, Co., where he now resides; owns 90 acres of land near the village of Baraboo; farm well improved. Born Dec. 7, 1843, in Eaton, Madison Co., N.Y. Married Mary E. Brown, daughter of Emerson and Margaret Douglas Brown, Oct. 29, 1867, in Smithfield, Madison Co., N.Y.; have had three children - Effie A., who died in Baraboo, April 7, 1879; Bessie M. and Nellie R. Mr. Spring was in the army, a member of Co. F, 176th N.Y.V.I.; enlisted Nov. 4, 1862; participated in the battles of his company, and was mustered out Nov.8, 1863; Mrs. Spring is a member of the Methodist Church. Contributed by Linda Wright

BROCKELHURST, CHILCOTE, JARVIS, SPENCER: JAMES C. SPENCER, owner of the Manchester grist-mill; P.O. Baraboo, son of Eli A. and Anna M. Chilcote Spencer; came to Wisconsin in April, 1858; located in Madison, Dane, co.; came to Sauk Co. Nov. 9, 1874; located in Manchester, where he now resides; owns 5 acres of land connected with grist-mill; born Aug.18, 1845, at Somerset, Perry Co., Ohio. Married Sept 3, 1867, at Cazenovia, Richland Co., Wis. To Sarah Jarvis, daughter to George and Sarah Brockelhurst Jarvis; has two children - Willie and Mary. Mr. Spencer was in the army, a member of Co. F, 37th W.V.I.; mustered in March 19, 1864; participated in the battles of his company and was mustered out July 15, 1865; he engaged in the battle of Cold Harbor, and was also with Grant in his march through the Wilderness; was mustered in as 1st Lieutenant of Co. F and mustered out as Captain of Co. G, 37th Regiment; was wounded June 18 at Harrison's Creek, Va., by the explosion of a shell. Was in the drug and grocery business during the years of 1867,1868, and 1869, at Sheboygan Falls, Sheboygan Co., Wis.; was engaged in the manufacture of wagon-woods at Cazenovia, Richland Co., from 1870 to 1873, when he was burned out; he rebuilt and sold out in 1874 and built the grist-mill in Manchester, which he still manages; he generally employs two men about the mill. Mr. Spencer belongs to the Masons and Grand Army of the Republic. Contributed by Linda Wright

GOERBING, STEIN: JOHN G. STEIN, farmer, Sec. 19; P.O. Baraboo; was born in Holstein, Germany, Aug. 8, 1837; is a son of J.P. and Anna S. Stein; Mr. S. emigrated with his parents to America in July 1848; resided in Michigan seven years and came to Milwaukee, Wis., July 1, 1856, remaining there five years, when he removed to Sauk Co.; lived in the town of Dellona eight years; he then kept store two years in the town of Excelsior, and was in trade three years in the village of Baraboo, when he removed to the farm where he now resides, and owns 160 acres. Mr.S. was married at Dellona to Miss Dora S., daughter of Henry and Mary Goerbing, of Ozaukee Co., Wis.; they have seven children - Mary A., Lilly A.,Louisa B., Frank M., Ida S., Anna D. and George M. Contributed by Linda Wright

FARWELL, STEELE: S.F. STEELE, patentee of Steele's drag saw; was born in Delaware Co., N.Y., July 1, 1824, and came to Wisconsin in 1845; located in Iowa Co. in 1846 and came to Baraboo in 1868. He enlisted, February 1865 in Co. G, 3r I.V.C., and served about nine months. He was married in January 1850, to Miss Ruth Farwell; she was born in Ohio; they have five children - Iola, May Emory, Ruth and Millburn. Both he and his wife are members of the Congregational Church. In politics, he is a Democrat. Contributed by Linda Wright

GANSON, SANDERSON, STRONG: R.H.STRONG, born in Rochester, Monroe Co., N.Y., Aug. 20, 1820; when 16 years of age, he went to Charleston S.C., where re remained three years in the wholesale dry-goods house of Miller, Ripley & Co., when he cam to Wisconsin; was Clerk in Territorial Legislature in the winter of 1839-1840; in the spring of 1840, he went to Michigan and engaged in the fur trade, and remained there until 1844; in the spring of this year, went to Milwaukee and engaged in the forwarding and commission business, having an elevator in connection therewith; continued in this business for about four years prior to his removal to Baraboo; at the time the railroad was completed, he received the first freight (by special car) that came over the road, to this place; has been connected with the First National Bank most of the time since its organization; also carrying on an extensive flouring mill, dealing in grain, etc. Was married in Marshall, Mich., in 1845 to Emiline R. Ganson; she was born in Leroy, Genesee Co., N.Y., and died in Milwaukee; had three children by this union - Bertha L., now Mrs. Dr. O.W. Carolson of Milwaukee; Emeline M., the wife of Fred Noonan, died in Kansas City, in May, 1879; and Frank H., now associated with his father in carrying on his business. Mr. Strongs's second wife was Mrs. Edmund Sanderson; she was born in Springfield, Mass.; they have three sons and one daughter - Warner B., Beebe H., Robert D. and Evelyn L. Contributed by Linda Wright

RUDD, STRONG: R.M. STRONG, born in Bridgeport, Vt. July 27, 1830; educated at Troy Conference Academy, Poultney, Vt.; removed to Wisconsin June 1, 1850; settled at Reedsburg, Sauk Co., October 1850. Married Sarah E. Rudd, February, 1856, who was born in Willoughby, Ohio, Oct., 14, 1832; E.O. Strong, son of above, was born April 5, 1857, died July 1865. R.M. Strong was elected Sheriff of Sauk Co., in November 1860, and resigned January 1, 1861. Recruited Co. A, 19th W.V.I., and was commissioned Captain of same Dec. 19, 1861; promoted Major September 39, 1863; promoted Lieutenant Colonel December 29, 1863; took part in all the marches, skirmishes and battles in which his regiment was engaged until October 27, 1864. when in charging the rebel earthworks at Fair Oaks, Va., was wounded and afterward take to Libby Prison, where his left left was amputated; was paroled Feb. 19, 1865, sent to Annapolis, Md., and exchanged March 25, 1865; resigned and returned to Wisconsin in May, 1865. Was elected a member of the State Assembly November, 1865 and County Treasurer November 1866; re-elected in 1868, 1870 and 1872, holding the office eight years; was Clerk of the Assembly Session of 1873 and 1874; was one of the original directors of the Baraboo Valley Air-Line Railway, and labored earnestly until the C. & N. W. R. R. obtained control and completed the road; is now a successful stock and grain farmer in Yellow Medicine Co., Minn. Col. and Mrs. Strong still continue to reside in Sauk Co., where they have near relatives and a large circle of warm friends. Contributed by Linda Wright

MCCARTY, STURDEVANT: C.J. STURDEVANT, foreman and car repairer; born in Erie Co., Penn., Nov. 30, 1841; came to Baraboo in 1876; has been in the employ of the C & N. W. R. R. Co., nearly seven years. He enlisted Aug. 281, 1861, in Co. E, 27th N.Y.V.I. and served about two years, the term of his enlistment. He received a very serious scalp and skull wound at the battle of Gettysburg, an unhealed wound that he will carry through life. He was married Dec., 21, 1868, to Miss Tomah McCarty; she was born in Canada; they have three children - Nettie May, Sylvester and Bennie Burton. In politics, Mr. S. is a Republican. Contributed by Linda Wright

SUMNER, VANHYDE: C.A. SUMNER, was born in Akron, Ohio, then known as Middlebury, March 16, 1831, where he resided until coming to Baraboo in April, 1855; engaged in mercantile business, continued in general trade until 1874. In 1866, he purchased the Warren farm, nursery, etc., and made the improvement in 1867; sold the place to Mr. Warren in 1878; completed his present hotel building, ready for occupancy, in September 1878. From July 1876, to February, 1877, he carried on the crockery business in Chicago, when he removed his stock to Baraboo. Mr. Sumner has been engaged in mercantile business since he was 17 years of age. He was married in Galena, Ill, Oct. 16, 1860, to Millie Van Hyde; she was born in Hadimarsen, Holstein, Nov. 30, 1841, and came to New Jersey in 1848; they have four children living - Carl, born March 21, 1863; Julius I., May 12, 1865; Anna Louise, Nov. 18, 1870, and Nellie Minerva, Jan. 15, 1875. Contributed by Linda Wright

SWINEFORD: C.A. SWINEFORD, Division Superintendent of the C. & N. W. R. R.; born in Ashland, Ashland Co., Ohio, July 20, 1840; came to Wisconsin in August 1863, and located at Fond du Lac, where he remained about a year. He was conductor for nine years on the Wisconsin Division of the C. & N. W. R. R; then went to Chicago, where he remained until coming to Baraboo, Jan. 1, 1874. Since February, 1874, he has held the position of Division Superintendent. He has been connected with the C. & N. W. R. R since 1863. Before coming to Wisconsin, Mr. S. had been connected with railroad work for about a year and a half. Contributed by Linda Wright

LEZEART, THATCHER: WILLIAM THATCHER, was born Jan. 16, 1855, in Baraboo, Co., Wis., where he has always lived; commenced to learn the blacksmith trade at the age of 14; after he had finished his apprenticeship, he started a shop for himself. In 1878, he commenced work for the C. & N. W. R. R. Co., at this place, where he is still employed. He was married, March 7, 1878 to Miss Ida M. Lezeart; she was born in Sauk Co., Wis., December, 1855; they have one child - Claud. Contributed by Linda Wright

THOMAS, WILLIAMS: TERRELL THOMAS, son of Benjamin and Joanna (Terrell) Thomas; his father was a native of Baltimore; his mother was born near Richmond, Va.; the subject of this sketch was born at St. Clairsville, Ohio, Jan 10, 1826; when 21 years of age, went to Baltimore, Md., and entered a wholesale and retail dry goods store, where he remained three years, then was engaged with his father in Ohio in dealing in produce and pork packing business; in May, 1854, came to Wisconsin, locating at Madison and engaging in banking here; organized the Sauk County Bank in connection with Mr. Mills, of Madison; Mr. Mills retired two years later, then Mr. Thomas conducted the business alone until January, 1873. Married at Cincinnati, May 26, 1857, to Sarah A. Williams; she was born in Cincinnati, May 12, 1831; have one daughter - Hannah W. (now Mrs. Rev. Robert Ritchie), of Quincy, Ill. Contributed by Linda Wright

PAGE, THOMPSON: D.W. THOMPSON superintendent of the bridge department of the Chicago & Northwestern Railroad, on the Madison Division; he was born in Monroe Co., N.Y., Nov. 5, 1827; he moved to Chicago in October, 1859; had charge of the wood-work shop for twelve years; moved to Baraboo in February, 1875. He was married Dec. 20, 1853, to Miss Sarah P. Page; she was born in Canada East; they have four children - Alphonso H., Effie T, Wesley O. and Frances M. Mrs. Thompson is a member of the Congregational Church. Mr. T. in politics is a Republican. Contributed by Linda Wright

THOMPSON: CARLOS C. THOMPSON, born March 27, 1849, in Baraboo, Wis., and has lived here all his life; he went to railroading in 1868, on the Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway, as brakeman; in 1872, he commenced with the Chicago and North-Western Railroad as fireman till May, 1878, when he took an engine, where he is still engaged. In politics, he is a Republican. Contributed by Linda Wright

THOMPSON, WARNER: THOMAS THOMPSON, carpenter and builder; office and shop on Oak street; he was born in England, April 16, 1840; came to America in 1855 with his parents; they located in Philadelphia for two years, and, in 1857, came to Sauk County; located near Devils Lake in 1862; moved to Baraboo, where he followed his present business; he has also built a fine little steamboat, the Minniwakan, which he has placed on the lake, and it is a little gem, and is used by the visitors at the lake. He was married Dec. 24, 1866, to Miss Polley E. Warner; she was born in Connecticut; they have three children - Frank T., Noble and Louis. Contributed by Linda Wright

TARNUTZER, THURER: CHARLES THURER, of the firm of Moeller & Thurer, on Main street, manufacturers of wagons and carriages; repairing a specialty; he was born in Switzerland, May 15, 1846, and came to America in May, 1866. He married, Nov. 15, 1869, to Miss Annie Tarnutzer; she was born in Switzerland; they have four children living - George, Christian, Maggie and Edward L. Mr. & Mrs. Thuerer are both members of the German Evangelical Church, and in politics, he is a Republican. Contributed by Linda Wright

SMITH, TOBLER: FRED TOBLER, saloon-keeper on third street, he was born in Switzerland Oct. 17, 1830; and came to Sauk City in 1852, and to Baraboo in 1856. He was married, Jan. 12, 1853, to Miss Ursula Smith; she was born in Switzerland. In politics, Mr. Tobler is a Democrat. Contributed by Linda Wright

SHEPPARD, TRAIN: JAMES G. TRAIN, retired; he was born in Merrimack Co., N.H., March 2, 1830; he studied law with M.W. Tappan, and was admitted to the bar in October, 1853; he first came to Baraboo in 1849, and in the fall of 1853, moved here with his family, and has lived in the county ever since; he followed farming up to 1863; he was elected to the Legislature in 1856, and served on term, and in 1863 was elected County Recorder, and held the office two terms, and served on the Village Board for several terms. He was married Oct. 20, 1853, to Miss Emily R. Sheppard; she was born in Merrimack, N.H.; they have three children living - Arthur P., Alice and Frank Marshal. Mr. Train and family are Liberal in religion, and in politics, he is Independent. Contributed by Linda Wright

BEEDE, TRUE: JOHN M. TRUE, the subject of this sketch, was born in Moultonboro, Carroll Co., N.H., Oct. 9, 1838, and came from New Hampshire to Merrimack, Wis., in the spring of 1866, and engaged in farming and mercantile business; in the fall of 1866, he removed to Sec. 32, town of Greenfield and engaged in farming and teaching, until he was elected Register of Deeds, in 1874; then sold his farm and came to Baraboo; he is now fitting up a farm on Sec. 31, town of Greenfield, and Sec 36, town of Baraboo, having purchased the farm in 1877; he was re-elected Register of Deeds in 1876 and 1878; while living in Greenfield, he was Town Clerk for four years; he was also member of the County Board for two years and held other minor offices, such as Justice of the Peace, etc. He was married at Moultonboro, N.H., April 20, 1864, to Mary Annie Beede; she was born in Dover, N.H., Aug 23, 1845; they have three children - Rodney Howard, Gordon Haines and Ernest Beede; Mr. T. is a member of the I.O.O.F., Subordinate and Grand Lodges and Encampments; he has been President of the Agricultural Society for four years, and Secretary of the Sauk Co. Breeders' Association since its organization. Contributed by Linda Wright

KOONS, VALLIKETT: J.J. VALLIKETT, meat market on the corner of Oak and Main streets; he was born in Montreal, Canada, March 15, 1845, and came to the States with his parents in 1846; they located in Clinton Co., N.Y. and he came to Baraboo in April, 1855. He was married Dec. 9, 1866 to Miss M.L. Koons; she was born in Ohio; the children are Walter C. Ellis, Morean (deceased) and one unnamed; Mr. and Mrs. Vallikett are both members of the Congregational Church, and in politics, he is a Republican. Contributed by Linda Wright

CASTLE, HUNTINGTON, STANLEY: WILLIAM STANLEY, of the firm of Huntington & Stanley, dry-good merchants; son of Whiting Day and Maria (Castle) Stanley, of Canandaigua, N.Y.; came to Wisconsin in 1847, when a boy of 16 years and settled upon a farm in Dane Co., where he stayed until he attained his majority; in 1853, he came to Baraboo and went into mercantile business with his brother, Lemuel Stanley, where he continued until 1858; he then return to the farm in Vienna. Jan, 15, 1859, he was married to Miss Louisa A. Huntington, the only surviving daughter of Herbert N. and Amanda M. Huntington, who was born in Seriba, Oswego, Co. N.Y., Sept 16, 1839, but removed to Baraboo with her parents at the age of 12 years and was educated at the Ladies Seminary there. Mr. Stanley spent two years after his departure from Baraboo before he returned and entered again into the dry-goods trade with his father-in-law, under the firm name of Huntington & Stanley, in which business he has remained until the present time. Outside of his large mercantile and other personal duties, Mr. Stanley has been called upon to serve the town in most of its responsible offices, and he has ever been regarded as efficient in guarding all interests entrusted to his care; he has been for some time upon the School Board, and very helpful in its management. Thought not a member of the church, Mr. Stanley is a believer in Christ, and is zealous of good works; is an active Republican, and at the head of the Temple of Honor. Mr. & Mrs. Stanley have had seven children - Maria M., born Jan. 26, 1861, died Oct.14, 1863; Ida Louisa, born April 30, 1863, died Oct 10, 1864; Herbert H. born June 6, 1866; Whiting Day, born Aug. 11, 1868; William Nelson, born June 21, 1872, died Dec. 22, 1872; Mary Grace, born July 22, 1874; Daniel C., born Sept. 6, 1879, died Nov. 2, 1879. Contributed by Linda Wright

VITTUM: DR. W.H. VITTUM, physician and surgeon; he was born in Sauk Co., Wis; his office is located in the Bank Block; he graduated March 21, 1875, at the University of Louisiana, at New Orleans. Contributed by Linda Wright

PIERSON, WACKLER: WILLIAM F. WACKLER, proprietor of foundry and machine shop on South Side; he was born in Wurtemberg, Germany, March 16, 1842; came to America in October 1866, and located in Milwaukee, and , in May 1872, came to Baraboo and started his present business. He was married, May 3, 1870, to Miss Bartra Pierson; she was born in Milwaukee; they have three children - Katie H., Harold and Arno. In politics, Mr. Wackler is a Republican. Contributed by Linda Wright

GARLICK, ROBINSON, SHOLES, TYLER, WAITE: COL. MARVIN C. WAITE, was born in East Mendon, Monroe Co., N.Y., Dec. 13, 1809, where he resided until 17 years of age; he then went to East Bloomfield and learned the trade of making woolen cloth; remained there until the fall of 1828, when he went to Batavia, Genesee Co., N.Y.; from 1829 to 1833, he was traveling on the road with a wagon, selling patent medicines; in 1835, he went to Darien, N.Y, where he lived a little over a year; in 1836, he went to Tecumseh, Mich., and engaged in the hotel business for over a year; in 1838, he went to Pike's Peak; in the Spring of 1839, he came back to New York State and located at Palmyra, Wayne Co.; remained there until October of the same year, in the brick trade, which he continued until the fall of 1841; he then bought a woolen and saw mill near Bath, in the same county, ran it one year and a half, then went to Painted Post and kept hotel there until the fall of 1847; then came to Racine, Wis.; was there until the spring of 1848; then removed to Whitewater, where he engaged in the practice of law until November, 1849, when he came to Baraboo and engaged in law, real estate and nursery business, giving considerable attention to horticulture since he came here; in 1873, he removed to Bloomington, Ill., and engaged in abstract, load and insurance business, but returned to Baraboo in October 1879; the Colonel was Court Commissioner twelve years; he was appointed by Gov. Dewey first Colonel of the 27th Light Infantry. He was married, first in Medina, Orleans Co., N.Y., in 1834, to Elvira C. Sholes, she died in 1837, leaving one child - Helen E., now Mrs. Edson Wheeler of Valley Springs, Minnehaha Co., D.T; The Colonel married his second wife at Hornellsville, N.Y. in December, 1839; her maiden name was Emily A. Robinson; she was born near Hornellsville, N.Y.; one child living by this marriage - Clara V., now Mrs. H.G. Ellis, of Cincinnati, Ohio; second wife died in 1867; in 1868, he married Susie A. Tyler; she died in 1875; married again Oct. 17, 1879, at Madison, to Mrs. Lydia C. Garlick; she was born at Augusta, Me; the Colonel became a member of the I.O.O.F in 1839; was made a Mason in 1834, in Genesee Co., N.Y.; joined the Baraboo Lodge in 1853; was educated at East Bloomfield Academy and at Hamilton College. Contributed by Linda Wright

ATKINS, PARTRIDGE, WARNER: W.C. WARNER, store on Bridge street, he also carried on a fruit and vegetable farm; he was born in Rome, New York State, May 5, 1815; moved with his parents to Erie Co., Penn. in 1817; came to Baraboo in 1851, and in 1852 brought his family; in 1862, started for Colorado with ox and cow teams, taking his family with him; returned in 1864; when they arrived at Reynolds ranch about 100 miles east of Denver, they were attacked by Indians and two of their number were killed; they lived in Colorado about two and a half years; he and his family then returned to Baraboo, where they have lived and still have their home; he had charge of the post office part of a year under Buchanan's administration; he is now Treasurer of Sauk County Grange and of Horticultural Society. Married, Sept 17, 1836, to Rothilda Atkins; she died in 1847; he was married to Miss Susan P. Partridge, December, 1878; she was born in England; they have five children living - Wilber W., Anna E., Ellen, Edwin R. and Frank A. Contributed by Linda Wright

DAVIS, WATKINS: E.A. WATKINS, born in Springfield, Vt., July 25, 1831; went to Manchester to learn the machinist trade in 1848; took an engine on the N.Y. & E. R. R. in 1852 and 1862 he commenced on the I.C.R.R. and run for about eight years; was foreman of round-house four years; in 1874, moved to Baraboo, Wis., and took an engine on the C. & N. W. R. R., the first year run extras and worked in the shop. Since that has worked steadily in the shop. Married, July 5, 1865 , to Miss Annette H. Davis of Chester, Vt.; have two children - Frank E. and Ruth A. Contributed by Linda Wright

OLCOTT, WHEELRIGHT: WILLIAM WHEELRIGHT, engineer on the C.& N. W. R. R.; was born in Washington Co. Vt., Oct. 25, 1844; he now lives at Harvard, McHenry, Co., Ill. He enlisted Aug. 31, 1861 in Co. K, 1st W.V.I.; served three years and three months; he came to Wisconsin in 1855; commenced railroading in 1868, as brakeman for three years, then three years at firing, then took an engine in 1871 and followed the railroad into Baraboo, where he is still employed. He was married, May 6, 1865, to Miss Leonora M. Olcott; she was born in Ohio; they have one child - Nellie M. His politics are Republican. Contributed by Linda Wrigh

CALHOUN, WEBSTER: H.H. WEBSTER, blacksmith, on Third street; was born July 14, 1822, in Vermont; came to Baraboo in 1842; at that time the country was sparsely settled, not more than a dozen families in the town. He was married, September, 1855 to Miss Ann E. Calhoun; she was born in New York State; they have three children - Inez E., Fred E. and Bell P. Mr. and Mrs. Webster both are active members of the M.E. Church, and he is also an old and prominent Odd Fellow, and has passed through all of the chairs, and has been a delegate to the Grand Lodge; he is also a member of the Encampment. Contributed by Linda Wright

WELCH: DAVID E. WELCH, was born in Milton, Wayne Co., Ohio, Dec. 4, 1835; received a common-school education; in 1856 went to Bowen's Prairie, Jones Co., Iowa, where he remained until 1858, when he returned to Westfield, Medina, Ohio, to engage in mercantile business; he was appointed Postmaster by President Lincoln, in 1861, which office he resigned to enter the military service in August of the same year. Enlisted as a private in the 2d Ohio V.C., but, upon the organization of his company, was elected 1st Lieutenant; subsequently, he was promoted through all the grades to Lieutenant Colonel; was with his regiment during its service on the frontier of Kansas, Arkansas and the Indian Territory; then with the Army of the Tennessee under Gen Burnside, and, after re-enlistment, with the Army of the Potomac under Gen. Sheridan; after the muster-out of his regiment, he was retained, by special order of the War Department, in the Cavalry Bureau until February, 1866; upon leaving the service, spent one year in Venango Co., Penn. He came to Wisconsin in 1867, and settled as a farmer in the town of Delton, Sauk Co., where he served as Chairman of the Board of Supervisors four years; removed to Baraboo in 1876, to engage in the sale of agricultural machinery. He was a member of the Legislature in 1874 and 1875; was elected to the Senate for 1876-77, and re-elected for 1878-79, receiving 3,089 votes against 1884 for Joseph Mackey (Democrat) and 784 for J.B. Potter (Greenbacker). Col. Welch is still engaged in the sale of agricultural implements in Baraboo. Contributed by Linda Wright

MARSH, PARMERLY, WARREN, WILLARD: HENRY F. WILLARD, farmer, Sec. 13; P.O. Baraboo; born in the town of Chittenango, Madison Co., N.Y. Aug. 15, 1826; son of Rufus and Eliza (Warren) Willard; came to Wisconsin in the fall of 1852 and located in the village of Baraboo; located where he now resides, in August, 1867; owns 58 acres of land two miles from the village of Baraboo. He has held the office of District Treasurer for eight years. He was married, Dec. 20, 1848, in Racine Co., Wis., to Abigail, daughter of Joshua and Eliza (Parmerly) Marsh; they have two children - Emma and Ellen; Emma is married to Nathan Sherman, and living at Mt. Tabor, Vernon Co., Wis., and has three children. For eight years, Mr. Willard was engaged in lumbering in Wisconsin; in 1860, he went to Colorado and engaged in gold-mining, returning to Wisconsin in the fall of 1862. Mr. Willard's mother died in 1856, his father died in 1875, aged 75 years. Contributed by Linda Wright

HART, HAZELTINE, MASTON, WILSON: CHARLES W. WILSON, farmer, Sec. 23; P.O. Baraboo; son of John and Emma J. Surner Wilson; came to Wisconsin in the fall of 1869; located in the village of Baraboo; located where now resides, April 1, 1880; owns 7 acres of land; born Oct. 14, 1844, in Salisbury Conn. Married in the spring of 1870, to Maria L Hazeltine, daughter of Phin. C and Lydia A. Hart Hazeltine; has three children - Nettie, Emma, Ettie. Mr. Wilson served in Co. C. 37th Mass. V.I., being mustered in in 1862; being a minor, only 17 years of age, his step-father, John Maston took him home, and refused to allow him to serve his country; but young Wilson, determined to fight the "Rebs" enlisted again in the 27th Regiment, under the assumed name of "Charles C. Maston" and served until the close of the war, being mustered out July 2, 1865, as First Lieutenant; he participated in twenty-seven battles; among the rest were those of Spottsylvania, three battles of Fredericksburg, Gettysburg, Deep Bottom, Cold Harbor, Petersburg, Sailor Creek and Shiloh; in the battle of the Wilderness, he was wounded seven times; he was detailed on scout duty by Major Young, Chief of the scouts on Sheridan's Staff, and remained with them the last eighteen months of service; being in the Rebel lines, the scouts surrendered with Gen. Lee. Mr. Wilson by trade is a mason and wagon-maker. Contributed by Linda Wright

LEISTER, LUETSCHER, WITWEN: JOHN P. WITWEN, was born in Switzerland, Feb 9, 1840; came to America in June, 1851; is the son of John P. Witwen and Elizabeth Luetscher, both natives of Switzerland; lived in Watertown, Wis., on year and then came to Sauk City and remained there until 1856; then moved on a farm in the town of Troy; he lived there until Aug.15, 1862, when he enlisted in Co. K. 26th W.V.I.; served until June 13, 1865, where he was mustered out; was in all the battles his regiment participated in except Chancellorsville and Gettysburg; returned to Troy, and lived there until Jan. 1, 1877; he was elected County Clerk in 1876 and holds that office at the present time; he conducted the Troy Flouring Mill since 1867; was Town Clerk in Troy during the years of 1870 and 1871; also Town Treasurer for two years in 1873 and 1874. Was married in the town of Granville, Milwaukee Co., April 11, 1867 to Susan B. Leister; she was born in the town of Granville, Milwaukee Co., Wis., Sept. 17, 1846; they have three children - Lovina, Mary C. and Emma S.; lost one son George, who was born Feb. 19, 1871 and died Oct. 5, 1874. Contributed by Linda Wright

VITTUM, WILTON, WOOD: T.J WOOD, P.O. North Freedom; son of Joseph and Sarah (Wilton) Wood; was born in Chittenden Co., Vt., June 12, 1816; was engaged in the mercantile business at Burlington, Vt. Was married Nov. 16, 1847, at Meredith Village, N.H. to Miss C.L.D. Vittum, daughter of David and D.B. Vittum; they have two children - Louie N. and Caddie; resided in Vermont till 1852, then came to Wisconsin, locating at Baraboo; Mr. Wood was Postmaster of Baraboo during Buchanan's administration. His son Dr. Louie N. Wood, was married to Lucy Blish December, 1879; is practicing his profession at Wonewoc, Juneau Co., Wis. Mr. Wood's proper home is Baraboo; is temporarily stopping on a farm in Excelsior, Sec. 23. Contributed by Linda Wright

WOODMAN: EDWIN E. WOODMAN, was born at St. Louis, Mo., June 1, 1838; received an academic and collegiate education; removed to Wisconsin in 1856, settling in Janesville; lived at Monroe, Wis., from 1858 to 1874; in the latter year, removed to Baraboo and entered on the editorship of the Baraboo Republic a work in which he is still engaged. On the breaking-out of the civil war, in 1861, he assisted to raise Co. B. of the 13th Wis. V.I., and was commissioned Captain; served three years, mostly on detached service; was Post Inspector of Nashville on the staff of Brig. Gen. Robert S. Granger, and Topographical Engineer on the staff of Maj. Gen Rousseau; is by profession a civil engineer, and as such has had charge of some of the most important railway constructions in the Northwest; was resident engineer at Tunnel No. 3 on the North-Western Railway in charge of construction. He was elected State Senator in 1879; received the honorary degree of Civil Engineer from the University of Wisconsin in 1880. Contributed by Linda Wright

MURPHY, WOOLCOTT: W.W. WOOLCOTT, contractor and builder and general commission dealer; he manufacturers and repairs all articles in the wood line; shop on the corner of Oak and Fifth streets; he was born in Wyoming Co. N.Y., Oct. 8, 1827 and came to Baraboo May 7, 1854. Enlisted Feb. 4, 1865, in Co. D. 46th W.V.I., and served till the close of the war; in 1860 he was elected to the office of Constable and served one year. He was married, May 11, 1860, to Miss Katie B. Murphy; they have three children living - Ellen L., John L. and Al. In politics, Mr. Woolcott is a Republican. Contributed by Linda Wright

HATCH, YOUNG: GEORGE W. YOUNG, engineer on the C. & N. W. R. R; was born in Vermont June 22, 1840 and came to Baraboo in 1873. In 1861, he enlisted in Co. H. 13th I.V.I and served three years; he was at the siege of Vicksburg, Arkansas Post and numbers of other battles. He was married, in October, 1876 to Miss Nellie Hatch, born in Baraboo, Wis.; they have one child - Mable F. In politics, he is a Republican. Contributed by Linda Wright

DAY, YOUNG: JOHN YOUNG, Sheriff of Sauk Co.; was born in the town of Troy, Richland Co., Ohio, July 22, 1826; moved from there to Wisconsin, came to Sauk Co., and settled on Sec. 13, town of Troy, in November, 1853, where he resided until elected Sheriff in 1878; he still owns the farm where he first located. Before he was elected Sheriff, he was Chairman of the Town Board for five years. Married in Troy, Ohio, Jan. 8, 1852, to Amanda L. Day, a native of the same place, who was born Jan. 30, 1830; they have had seven children, five still alive - Alvin L., Benjamin Day, Charley E., Orra Belle and Sarah Eleanor; lost two - Elizabeth, died in July, 1867 and Jesse Edith was drowned Nov 30, 1879. Contributed by Linda Wright

ABOUT-ILLUSTRIOUS: The complier of this work has been only partially successful in his efforts to secure for its pages sketches of the lives of the leading actors in this historical drama. Not a few of the early settlers and other prominent in the county's history have passed away, leaving no record of their lives, in some instances, there are no relatives, at this late date to furnish the desired information.....this information starts with my ancestor Jonathon Hatch....pages 423 - 442

HATCH, JOHNSON: JONATHAN HATCH, was born in Milton, Conn., September 14, 1793; he died in the village of Lyons on the 14th of January 1879. When quite young, his parents moved to Scipico, Cayuga Co., N.Y., and at the age of eighteen he left his home and went to the head of the Alleghany River and engaged in lumbering, rafting on that and the Ohio River. In 1813, he spent ten months in the army and helped build Fort Stephenson, on the Lower Sandusky, being engaged meantime in sever skirmishes with Indians. In 1835, he came to Wisconsin, and in 1836, first saw the soil of Sauk County, being of a party of surveyors that platted "Superior City" on the Wisconsin River. opposite what is now Sauk City. In June, 1839, he moved to Sauk Prairie and there raised the first oats, corn, wheat and potatoes ever brought forth from Sauk County soil. He was married in 1818 and eight daughters and one son was a result of this union. He became a widower, and in due course of time - June 12, 1845 - married a sister of William Johnson. By her he had one child, a daughter, now the wife of J.B. Duncan. The daughters of his first wife grew to womanhood; the son died young. Jonathan Hatch was highly respected. Contributed by Linda Wright

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