Sauk County, Wisconsin, Posted Biographies

ARMSTRONG, SNOAD: ARMSTRONG, MILTON, shoemaker, Ableman; son of Daniel and Laura (Weeks) Armstrong; was born in Granby, Oswego Co., N. Y., Aug. 19, 1833; when 9 years of age moved with his family to Kane Co., Ill.; remained there three years, and then moved to Jefferson, Wis. He was married Nov. 12, 1856, to Sarah Ann Snoad, in Adams Co., Wis., daughter of William and Frances M. (Smith) Snoad; Mrs. A. was born in Rochester, N. Y.; they have two children — Savillie and Myron. Mr. Armstrong came to Ableman, Sauk Co., in 1868, where he is now engaged in the boot and shoe business. Contributed by JOAN BLACK LUND

BARINGER, BORN: FREDERICK BARINGER, farmer, Sec. 36; P.O. North Freedom; son of John F. and Margaret (Brich) Baringer; his father died July 5, 1868. Frederic Baringer was born in the city of Easton, Northhampton Co., Penn., Nov. 4, 1827. He was married March 6, 1851, to Caroline Born, daughter of Henry and Catharine (Sheid) Born, at Lock Haven Penn; they have three children – Anna, Lotta and William E. Mr. Baringer came to Wisconsin in 1855, and located at Baraboo; after a residence of one year at that place, he moved to his farm in Excelsior, Sec. 36, where he now resides; has 320 acres of land. Mr. B. was Treasurer of the town of Excelsior in 1862, and Chairman during the years 1876-77-78. Mr. and Mrs. Baringer are members of the M. E. Church. Contributed by Joan Black Lund

BENDER, REMMELE: ENRENREICH BENDER, farmer, Sec. 33; P. O. Ableman; son of Christopher and Barbara (Schmidt) Bender; was born in Wittenberg, Germany, April 6, 1837; came to the United States June 4, 1857; located in the town of Freedom, Sauk Co. Was married March 19, 1867, to Louisa Remmele, daughter of Frederic and Catharine (Minsing) Remmele; Mrs. B. was born in Wittenburg; they have four children — Ida Carrie, William, Frederic and Gustave. Mr. B. came to Excelsior in the spring of 1868, and settled on Sec. 33; has 108 acres of land; was a member of Co. C, 35th Iowa V. I.; enlisted Aug., 1862, served three years, and was with his regiment in all engagements participated in by them; was Supervisor of Excelsior in 1877 and 1878. Mr. Bender is proprietor of the plat of Rock Springs, Excelsior. Contributed by Joan Black Lund

HARRIS, DAVIS: S. M. HARRIS , dealer in general merchandise, Spring Green; was born in Richland, OH, Nov. 15, 1837; he came to Wisconsin with his parents, Jonathan W. and Abagail C. Harris, in 1845, and settled where Harrisburg now stands, it being named for them; in early life, S. M. Harris learned the carpenter and joiner trade, and continued in it for about seventeen years, a great portion of the time being engage in contracting and building; he engage in the mercantile business in Spring Green Jan. 1, 1872; and has a large and constantly increasing trade. He is a leading and prominent member of the Masonic Fraternity. Mr. Harris married in Troy, this county, Mary, daughter of Samuel Davis, an esteemed and early settler; they have three children — Florence C., Gilbert L. and Effie. Mr. H. takes an active interest in educational matters, and has filled various school and other local offices; he is everywhere regarded as a man of superior business attainments and a man of integrity. Contributed by Joan Black Lund

HARRISON, HODGSON: G. S. HARRISON, proprietor of harness-shop, Spring Green; was born in Iowa Co., Wis., October 18, 1854; his father, William Harrison, came to Iowa Co., in 1842, and there married Maria Hodgson; they were both natives of England; they still reside in Iowa Co., well-to-do and esteemed citizens. G. S. Harrison learned harness-making in Dane Co.; he located to Spring Green the present year (1880); he has good stock of harness, saddles, and everything usually kept in the harness; he has a good trade, which is constantly increasing. Contributed by Joan Black Lund

HOXIE, CASS: S. P. HOXIE, farmer, Sec. 8; P. O. Spring Green; was born in Piscataquis Co., Maine, April 30, 1832; in 1847, he came to Wisconsin and located in Cooksville, Rock County, where he remained until 1865, then removed to his present home in Spring Green, Sauk Co., Wis. He married in Richland Co., Wis., Miss Elmina Cass; they had four children— Frank A., James A., Lillian B. And Freddie. Mr. Hoxie owns a finely located and well improved farm of 110 acres, in the vicinity of the village of Spring Green; he has been a continual resident of Wisconsin since 1847, with the exception of three years he spent on the Pacific Coast. In politics, he is a Republican; he is a prominent member of the Grange, and has filled various offices in that society. Contributed by Joan Black Lund

BURT, HULL: N.M BURT, farmer, Sec. 30; P.O. Reedsburg; son of Samuel and Pamelia (Searl) Burt; was born April 21, 1809; lived in his native town (South Wilbraham, Mass.) during his childhood; went with his parents to Connecticut when 8 years old; lived there till 1832, when the family moved to Medina, Ohio, and from there to Wisconsin in 1850, spending on year in Dane Co., and then moved to Sauk Co. in 1851, settling in Excelsior, on Sec. 30, where he now resides. He was married Dec. 21, 1834, to Eliza Hull, daughter to Austin Hull; they have three children living, and one deceased— Newton M. and Milton A. (twins), Gertrude, now Mrs. E. F. Barker, and Samuel (deceased), died Oct. 12, 1867; Milton A. was a member of Co. A, 49th W.V.I. Newton M. Burt was born at Medina Co., Ohio, June 6th, 183, was married Oct. 23, 1862, to Miss Mary L. Fisk, daughter of Royal and Harriet (Mead) Fisk; they have three children — Lester M., Ralph M., and Royal S. Contributed by Linda Wright

CARPENTER, MAXFIELD: NEWELL CARPENTER, farmer, Sec. 31; P.O. Ableman's; was born in the town of Sutton, Worcester Co., Mass., Jan. 24, 1823; occupation millwright, worked at his trade throughout the New England States till 1854, when he moved to Wisconsin, locating at White Creek, Adams Co. Mr. C. is the owner of 160 acres in Adams Co., where he has a large combined saw, shingle and planing mill; without disposing of this property, Mr. C. moved to Sauk Co. in 1877, settling in the town of Excelsior, on Sec. 31; here he erected a fine grist-mill on what is known as Narrows Creek, and with the help of his son, carries on the milling business. Was married, Feb. 21, 1847, in Connecticut, to Mary E. Maxfield, daughter of James and Betsey (Butler) Maxfield. Mr. Carpenter is the son of John and Abagail (Heally) Carpenter. There are six children in the family of Newell Carpenter - Charlotte T., Franklin, Abner, Alice, Newell and Leonard. Contributed by Linda Wright Contributed by Linda Wright

CHAMBERS, ETCHELS: THOMAS CHAMBERS, farmer, Sec. 27; P.O. North Freedom' son of William Chambers, was born in Lancashire, England, March 12, 1838; came to Sauk Co., in 1856; has farm of 80 acres situated on Sec. 27, Excelsior. Was married in January, 1862, to Miss Ann Etchels, at Beaver Dam,Wis., daughter of Thomas and Johanna (Udell) Etchels. Mrs. Chambers was born in Lancashire, England. They have one child - Robert. Mr. C. was a member of Co. F, 3d W.V.I.; served three years and three months; was in all the engagements in which is company participated. Contributed by Linda Wright

DuBOIS, YOUNG: CHARLES E. DuBOIS, farmer, Sec. 5; P.O. Reedsburg; son of William and Cynthia (Eighmie) DuBois; came with his parents to Wisconsin in 1851; settled on Sec. 10, town of Dellona, now Excelsior; after residing there twelve years, moved to Sec. 5, same town, where he now lives; occupation farmer, and agent for Waupun wind-mills and farm machinery; has 190 acres of land; was born in 1847, near Saratoga Springs, N.Y. Was married in Excelsior, Nov. 27, 1874, to Miss Emma A. Young, daughter of John C. and Mary Young; have one child - Floyd M. John Henry DuBois, brother of C. E. was killed at the battle of Cold Harbor in 1864. C.E. DuBois and wife are members of the Congregational Church, Reedsburg. Contributed by Linda Wright

FEY, RUEDER: ADAM FEY, merchant, Ableman; son of Adam and Anna (Thomas) Fey; born in Holtzhousen, Prussia, Feb. 10, 1827; lived in Prussia till 1854, when he moved to Iowa, where he remained till he came to Wisconsin in 1855, locating in the town of Troy, Sauk Co., where he was engaged in farming for four years; in 1869, he moved to Spring Green, and opened a general store, and in 1871, removed to Ableman, where he now resides; he is dealing in general merchandise, and has a large, well-stocked store in company with L. Goedecke. He was married at Madison, Wis., May 5, 1872, to Hannah Rueder, daughter of Adolph Rueder; have had two boys, Adolph, and one unnamed. Contributed by Linda Wright

FOSTER, ROBINSON: ALANSON FOSTER, farmer, Sec. 22: P.O. Ableman; son of Parley and Esther (Williams) Foster; was born in Oneida Co., N.Y., May 5, 1807; when 1 year old, his parents moved to Madison Co., N.Y., where they lived till he was 24 years old, when the family moved to Elba, Genesee Co., N.Y. Mr. F. was married in Elba, February, 1932 to Eliza, daughter of John Robinson; they have seven children, of whom four are living — Maria, now Mrs. J.W. Harris; Parley J., John M., George W., Cornelia, who died when 5 years old; two others who died in infancy; in 1835, Mr. F. and family moved to Peoria, ILL., where they resided about ten years, and them came to Wisconsin; located on Sec. 22, Excelsior, 1859; has 80 acres of land; Mr. F. has been Chairman and Supervior of Excelsior; was Assessor one year. Mrs. Foster died about the 1st of March, 1880. John M. enlisted in Co., A, 6th W.V.I., in April;1861; served on year; re-enlisted in 1864, his brother enlisting at the same time; they served till the close of the war. John M. was married to Ella Ryder. George W. was married to Eva J. Peers Jan. 1, 1873; has 80 acres of land. Parley has 160 acres. Contributed by Linda Wright

GARDNER, WINNIE: EDWIN GARDNER, farmer, Sec. 5; P.O. Reedsburg; son of Isaac and Perrino Gardner; was born in Winslow, Stephenson Co., Ill; in 1845; lived in Illinois till 1866, when he came to Reedsburg, Wis.; served two years in the late war; was a member of Co. M, 17th Ill. V.C. Was married, Feb. 7, 1871, at Kilbourn City, to Miss Jennette Winnie, daughter of Cornelius and Mary Winnie; they have one child, Mary Edith. Mr. G. has 160 acres of land. Contributed by Linda Wright

GEMMILL, CASS: WILLIAM J. GEMMILL, farmer, Sec. 16; P.O. Reedsburg; son of William and Frances (Baline) Gemmill; was born in Hopewell, York Co., Penn., Oct. 16, 1828; went with his parents to Indiana when 7 years of age, where he lived till 1853, when he went to California; after spending three years in the god regions of that State, he returned to Indiana. He was married, Feb. 17, 1856, to Miss C.E. Cass, daughter of J.B. and Augusta (Chaffee) Cass; the same year, they moved to Baraboo, Wis.; in the following year he purchased and took possession of his present farm of 240 acres, situated on Sec. 16, Excelsior. Mr. Gemmill has been Supervisor of his town two years; Treasurer four years, and Justice of the Peace; he has just received the appointment of enumerator of the census of 1880 for his town; has four children— Ambrose J., Emmett J., William and Walter. Mr. and Mrs. G. are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Politically, Mr. G. is a Republican. Contributed by Linda Wright

GOEDECKE, MORSBACH: LOUIS GOEDECKE, merchant, Ableman; son of Henry and Henrietta (Hilgendag) Goedecke; born in Brunswick, Germany, Dec. 5, 1834; came to the United States in 1853, landing in New York, Dec. 5. After one year's residence in New York, Mr. G. came to Milwaukee, where he was employed as clerk with H.E. Einbock, remaining in Milwaukee about two years; then went to Waupun, Wis., where he engaged in business for himself as a dealer of general merchandise. He was married at Waupun, Oct. 26, 1856, to Julia Morbach, daughter of Jacob and Henrietta (Lange) Morsbach; they have four children — Henry, Louis A., Hugo and Ella. Mr. Goedecke and family moved to Sauk Co. in 1857, and located near Sauk City; was engaged in farming about six years, then went to Sauk City, and engaged as clerk with Charles Nebel; remained here about three years, and then went to Spring Green and opened a general store; continued his business here till 1871, when he removed to Ableman, where he now resides. On coming to Ableman, Mr. G. went into business in company with Mr. Weitzel, under the firm name of Weitzel & Co. After three years, Mr. W. sold out to Mr. A. Fey, and the firm name was changed to A. Fey & Co. These gentlemen have a well- stocked store of general merchandise. Contributed by Linda Wright

HARRISON, MINOTT: T.W. HARRISON, farmer, Sec. 1; P.O. Delton; son of Higgins and Margaret (Williamson) Harrison; born in the town of Alexander, Hunterdon Co., N.J., in 1836; resided in his native town till 1854, when he moved to Wisconsin, settling on Sec. 1, town of Excelsior. He was married, March 6, 1861, to Miss Mary Minott, daughter of James and Nancy (Sheaf) Minott; they have four children — Nellie, Josephine, Edith and Minott. Mr. Harrison has a well-improved farm of 320 acres. Politics, Democrat. Contributed by Linda Wright

HUBBARD, BARRINGER: ELIAS H. HUBBARD, farmer, Sec. 28; P.O. Ableman; son of Hiram and Hannah (Archer) Hubbard; born in the town of Burke, Caledonia Co. Vt., Aug. 30, 1824; came to Wisconsin in May, 1845, making his home on Sauk Prairie, town of Prairie du Sac, where he resided till 1853, when he moved to his present home on Sec. 28, Excelsior; he held the office of Town Treasurer during the years of 1849 and 1850, town of Prairie du Sac; has been Director of his school district several years; Mr. Hubbard is the owner of a farm of 120 acres; he spent the first nine years of his life in his native place; at the expiration of that time, he went with his parents to Canada; after living there eight years, he returned to Vermont, making his home in Addison Co.; afterward returned to Canada, and after a year's stay moved to Michigan, stopping in Wayne Co.; shortly afterward returned to Vermont, and moved with his parents to Wisconsin, arriving here in 1845. Mr. Hubbard was married at Reedsburg, April 28, 1850, at Catharine Barringer, daughter of Henry and Abigail Barringer; Mr. and Mrs. Hubbard have six children living, one deceased— Elias Henry, Calista Eveline, Mary Ellen, Stephen Julius, Theresa Belle, Irenne; and Alice, deceased. Mr. Hubbard is a stalwart Republican; he enlisted, in 1864, in the 49th W.V.I., and was rejected at Madison. Contributed by Linda Wright

LAMBERTON, HUNTINGTON: SENECA J. LAMBERTON, farmer, Sec. 13; P.O. Baraboo; born at Geneva, Ashtabula Co., Ohio, Oct. 14, 1823, where he resided till about 18 years of age; was engaged in the tailoring business in various places till he came to Wisconsin in 1854. He was married Aug. 31, 1844, at Kenosha, to Miss Eliza Huntington, daughter of William J. and Laura (Kuler) Huntington; has five boys - Adelbert M., William A., Frank W., Percy C. and Charles H. Mr. Lamberton came to Wisconsin in 1844, located at Kenosha and engaged in the clothing business; after about a year, he moved to Delavan, continuing at his trade till 1849; he moved to Baraboo, where he opened a clothing store; this was the first house of that line in the village; previous to this, he had entered the northeast quarter of Sec. 13, Township 12, Range 5, now a part of Excelsior; this was in 1848; here he made improvements, the first to be seen on that road between Baraboo and Reedsburg; the first machine thrashing in the town was done on this place. Mr. Lamberton continued to carry on business in Baraboo until 1854, when he moved to his farm, where he now resides; he has now 400 acres of land; in reference to the business of Baraboo at the date of Mr. Lamberton's settlement there, he says his cash receipts for the first six months were $6.30, he having to take lumber payment for goods; this was made into rafts and poled down the Baraboo River to the Wisconsin, and from there to the Mississippi, before a market was found at it could be converted into money. Contributed by Linda Wright

LANGENHAN, SCHLEGELMILCH: AUGUST LANGENHAN, proprietor of blacksmith-shop; does a general blacksmithing business; Ableman; son of Valentine and Mary (Sclegelmilch) Langenhan; was born in Saxony, Germany, Nov. 23, 1849; came to the United States in May, 1867; lived in Baltimore, Md., one year, then moved to Sauk Co., Wis., and settled at Sauk City, where he learned his trade. He was married in that place, May 1, 1877, to Ida, daughter of Henry and Louisa Schlegelmilch she was born in Sauk City; they have had one child, Walter; in 1873, Mr. L's family removed to Wausau, where they remained one year, and then returned to Sauk City; spent a short time in Spring Green; went from there to Mazomanie, and, in October, 1876, came to Ableman Station, Excelsior, and opened the shop where he now does business. Has two lots where his shop is, and two at his residence. Contributed by Linda Wright

LAMOREAUX, HIRSCHINGER: A.D.C. LAMOREAUX, stock-dealer and farmer, Sec. 33; P.O. Ableman; son of Andrew and Electra (Colton) Lamoreaux; born Sept. 19, 1849, at Chester Lake Co., Ohio; when 4 years of age, went with his parents to Freeport, Ill.; after residence of one year in that city, the family moved to Cherry Valley, Ill., making only a short stay in this place; they moved to Baraboo, Wis., in 1855. Was married, May 1, 1873, at Baraboo, to Elizabeth Hirschinger, daughter of Michael and Melinda Hirschinger; they have four children —Edith, Arthur A., Cora and Howard. March 1, 1879, Mr. L. moved to his farm of 95 acres, situated near Ableman, on Sec. 33; occupation, stock dealer and farmer. Contributed by Linda Wright

MORLEY, SMITH: ISAAC W. MORLEY, farmer, Sec. 20; P.O. Ableman; son of Thomas and Lillis (Russell) Morley; came to Wisconsin and entered the land where he now lives in May 1849, and took possession in June, 1850; was engaged in farming and milling. In 1861, was elected County Superintendent of School, being the first to hold that office in the country; was re-elected and held the office four years; was Town Superintendent of Schools for several years, and Town Clerk a short time. Has 363 acres of land. Was born in Mentor Lake, Co., Ohio, Sept. 2, 1820; resided in Mentor previous to coming to Wisconsin, except about three years spent in Kirtland, Ohio. Was married, Oct. 15, 1845, at Kirtland, to Miss Maryette Smith, daughter of Elijah and Rachel Smith; they have four boys and three girls - Mary L., now Mrs. R.C. Cole; Alvin H., Lucius W., Thomas E., Harvey W., Leaphe R. and Minnie E. Mr. and Mrs. Morley are members of the Congregational Church, Reedsburg, of which Mr. Morley is Deacon. In Politics Mr. Morley is Republican. Contributed by Linda Wright

PECK (F), MONTGOMERY: FRANCIS N. PECK, farmer, Sec. 6; P.O. Reedsburg; son of Newman and Sarah (Cone) Peck; was born July 21, 1830, in the town of Bristol, Hartford Co., Conn., where he resided prior to his coming to Wisconsin, June 6, 1841, locating in the town of Caledonia, Racine Co.; came to Sauk Co., March 29, 1856, and settled on Sec. 6, town of Dellona (now Excelsior). In 1857, he was elected Town Superintendent of Schools; at the first annual town meeting of Excelsior, held in April, 1858, he was elected Supervisor; in 1863, he was elected Town Clerk and was re-elected for each successive year till 1880, with the exception of one year, having acted longer In that capacity than any other person in the county; he has been Justice of the Peace since 1875, was Chairman in 1868, now holds the position of Secretary of the Sauk Co. Agricultural Society, and is the Republican candidate for Register of Deeds. He has 185 acres of land. He was married Nov. 3, 1853, to Miss Eliza Jennette Montgomery, at Racine, Wis.; she is the daughter of William and Caroline (Lovell) Montgomery; they have seven children— Carrie E., Kate M., (now Mrs. Charles W. Randall), Agnes J., Tracy L., Earl G., Grace L and Ruby. Mr. Peck is a member of the Reedsburg Congregational Church, and Mrs. Peck and daughter are members of the M.E. Church. Contributed by Linda Wright

PIERCE (E), TARBOX: EDWIN S. PIERCE, merchant, Ableman; son of James and Gerusha (Gilson) Pierce; was born in Schaghticoke, N.Y., Aug. 17, 1819; went with his parents to Canada, where they made their home for awhile and then moved to Massachusetts. He was married at Boston, Mass., Dec. 25, 1843, to Zarina, daughter of Benjamin and Rebecca (Smith) Tarbox; they have three children living and two deceased — Edwin H., Richard M. and Emma A.; Melville K. and Carrie, deceased. Mr. Pierce came to Wisconsin in 1865; settled in the village of Big Spring, New Haven Adams Co., and engaged in the boot and shoe business, and afterward in general merchandise; came to Ableman, Sauk Co., April, 1879, and opened a general country store, where he is still in business. He held the office of Assessor two years and Treasurer one year, while residing in New Haven, Adams Co. Mr. Pierce and wife are members of the M.E. Church; Mr. P. is a Republican in politics. Contributed by Linda Wright

SANFORD (J), DYSON: JOHN D. SANFORD, farmer, Sec. 3; P.O. Reedsburg; son of Abram and Priscilla (Hambly) Sanford; was born in Cazenovia, Madison Co., N.Y., Nov. 17, 1820; removed in childhood with his parents to Oneida Co., N.Y., where he resided till 1850, when he came to Wisconsin, settling in the town of Reedsburg on Secs. 32 and 33; resided in Reedsburg, twenty-five years, when he changed his residence to Sec. 3, in Excelsior. He was married, Dec. 22, 1876, to Miss Ellen, daughter of John and Lydia (Denton) Dyson; they have three children — Lilly, Walter and Edna. Mr. Sanford has a well-improved farm of 320 acres. Contributed by Linda Wright

SCHUESTER: ADAM SCHUESTER, farmer, Sec. 34; P.O. Ableman; son of Adam and Catharine Schuester; was born in Wittenberg, Germany, July 17, 1832; came to the United States in June, 1857, and settled in the town of Freedom, Sauk Co., Wis.; after five years' residence in this town, removed to Excelsior, and settled on Sec. 34; has 146 acres. Was married Dec. 1, 1860; they have seven children — Heinrich, August, Frank, John, William, Mary and Elizabeth. Contributed by Linda Wright

SCHULTE (F), POHLMANN: FREDERIC C. SCHULTE, hotel-keeper, Ableman; son of Carl and Fredericka Schulte; was born July 27, 1846, at Westphalia, Prussia; came with his parents to the United States in 1857, and located in the town of Westfield, Sauk Co.; Was married, Nov. 12, 1871, to Caroline Pohlmann, daughter of John and Catherine Pohlman; they have four children — Frederic, Alvina, Walter and Lena. P.O. Ableman Contributed by Linda Wright

SHALE, BARINGER: CHRISTIAN SHALE, farmer, Sec. 35; P.O. North Freedom; son of Ferdinand and Agnes (Louch) Shale; was born in Lycoming Co., Penn., Nov. 13, 1817. Was married at Hebron, Penn., June 26, 1835, to Margaret Baringer, daughter of John F. and Margaret F. (Brich) Baringer; they have had ten children, six girls and four boys—Catherine, Sophia, Frederic, John, Mary, William, Elizabeth, Emma, Ellen and Charles H. (deceased). Mary is now Mrs. David Wolff, residing in Iowa; Sophia is now Mrs. Henry Wolff, residing in Iowa; Catherine is Mrs. Charles Klumpp; Elizabeth is Mrs. William Sipp, and Emma is Mrs. Charles Hengstler. Mr. Shale resided in his native town till 1858, when he came to Wisconsin, and settled on Sec. 35, Excelsior, Sauk Co.; his three sons are in Dakota, near Watertown. Mr. S. has been Supervisor of Excelsior three years; has 160 acres of land. Contributed by Linda Wright

SILVERNAIL, KILMER: ABRAM SILVERNAIL, farmer, Secs. 7 and 8; P.O. Reedsburg; son of Nicholas and Maria (Miller) Silvernail; was born in Ancram, Columbia Co., N.Y., Aug. 13, 1827. Was married, Dec. 11, 1843, at Hillsdale, N.Y., to Anna Maria Kilmer, daughter of Jacob Kilmer; they have one son, Jay D. In September, 1856, the family came to Wisconsin, locating in Genesee, Waukesha, Co., where they lived till February, 1879, when they came to Sauk Co., and settled on the farm of 120 acres which is now their home. Contributed by Linda Wright

STACKMANN, ZILKE: CHRISTOPHER STACKMANN, farmer, Sec. 36; P.O. North Freedom; was born in the Circuit of Bromberg, Province of Posen, Prussia, Sept. 14, 1827; came to the United States in 1864, stopping in Westchester Co., N.Y., about four years; he then came to Wisconsin in 1868, and settled on Sec. 36, Excelsior, where he has 80 acres of land. He was married in Prussia, in 1856, to Caroline Zilke (deceased); has five children, one girl and four boys —Mary, Paul, Theodore, Julius and Edward. Is a member of the Baptist Church, North Freedom. Contributed by Linda Wright

TURNER, BALL: CHARLES S. TURNER, farmer and carpenter, Sec. 29; was born in Chautauqua Co., N.Y., Jan. 30, 1836; learned the carpenters trade. Was married Feb. 11, 1863, to Angie Ball, daughter of Stephen and Abigail Ball; had two children by this marriage - Herbert and Romney Leigh (Deceased); Mrs. Turner died. Nov. 1, 1868. Mr. Turner was married July 8, 1869, to Medelia Cooper, daughter of Robert Cooper; they have four children — Charles Glynne, Lenedie, Robert C. and Benjamin. Mr. T. came to Wisconsin in 1866, and located on Sec. 29, Excelsior, where he now resides; has 185 acres of land. Mr. Turner was one of the victims of the hop crash in 1868, he having that season 15 acres under hops; he still has a few acres that he is cultivating, and has faith that a persistent effort in the business will bring success. Mr. Turner was elected Town Clerk in 1868, and served in that capacity. Contributed by Linda Wright

WATSON (E), ABLEMAN: EDWARD C. WATSON, hotel-keeper, Ableman; son of Ebenezer and Mary (Corbin) Watson; was born in Bradford, Merrimack Co., N.H., Sept 24, 1833; lived in New Hampshire till 1848, when he went to Boston, and in the spring of 1850, came to Wisconsin, located in Sauk City; in the fall of the same year came to Baraboo; in May, 1855 came to Ableman. Was married May 15, 1855, to Miss Laura E. Ableman, only daughter of Col. S.V.R. Ableman; her mother's name was Elizabeth (Jarvis) Ableman; Mrs. Watson was born in Albany, N.Y.; they have one child - Ellen F. Mr. Watson has been Chairman of the town of Freedom, when it included the south portion of what is now Excelsior, was also town Clerk; has been Chairman of Excelsior three years, and Superintendent of schools two years. Mr. Watson is proprietor of the Charter House, at Ableman; has 200 acres of land in Excelsior, Sec. 27 and 32. Mrs. Watson's father, Mr. S.V.R. Ableman, was one of the pioneers of Sauk Co.; he has been prominently identified with the public interests of the county. More appropriate mention will be made of the Colonel in connection with the general history. Contributed by Linda Wright

WATSON (L), ELLIOTT: LAWRENCE WATSON, farmer, Sec. 12; P.O. Baraboo, Wis. In 1850, at the age of 4 years, being an orphan, Lawrence was taken into the family of William Watson, a resident of Franklin, N.J. In 1854, Mr. William Watson purchased 160 acres of land in the present town of Excelsior, Sauk Co., Wis. In 1858, he moved his family to this farm. Mr. Lawrence Watson's name was established by act of Legislature in 1865. He was married in Excelsior, Nov. 27, 1877, to Delia A. Elliott, daughter of Charles and Calista (Chamberlain) Elliott. Mrs. Watson was born in Mecklenberg, Schuyler Co., N.Y.; they have three children — Edith E., Eva C. (twins) and Charles T. Mr. Watson was elected Chairman of his town in 1878, and re-elected in 1879 and 1880, being the present incumbent; was Supervisor in 1875, Treasurer in 1876 and 1877, and Justice of the Peace in 1874. He has a well-improved farm of 120 acres; occupation, farmer. Contributed by Linda Wright

WELCHER, KLEINER: JACOB WEICHER, wagon and carriage maker, Ableman; son of Peter and Annie (Simon) Weicher, was born in Rochester, N.Y., Aug.7, 1850; lived there till 1874, then came to Milwaukee, Wis., stopped there for a few months and then went to Sun Prairie, Dane Co.; here Mr. W. carried on a wagon-shop for nearly six years, and in 1880, came to Ableman, Sauk Co., his present residence, and opened a carriage and wagon shop. Was married in July, 1879, to Mary Kleiner, daughter of E. and Sophia Kleiner; they have one child - Peter. Mr. W. has recently bought the old grist mill, and has fitted it up into a fine wagon-shop. Contributed by Linda Wright

WINNIE, GARDNER: MENZO WINNIE, farmer, Sec. 12; P.O. Reedsburg; son of Cornelius and Mary (Case) Winnie; was born in Blenheim, Schoharie Co., N.Y., Nov. 9, 1840; resided in his native place till 1844, when, with his parents, he moved to Wisconsin; the family settled in Walworth Co.; remained there till 1850, and then moved to Sauk Co., locating in the town of Reedsburg, on Sec. 12; in 1866, Mr. Winnie, purchased and took possession of his present farm in Excelsior; the farm contains 160 acres. Mr. Winnie was married, March 28, 1867, at Baraboo, to Percis, daughter of Henry and Maria Gardner; they have two children — Alma and Ernest. Mr. Winnie served about two years in the late war; enlisted Dec. 31, 1861, in Co. A, 19th W.V.I. Contributed

APKER, CLAY: H.P. APKER, Lavalle, of the firm of H.P. & E.E. Epker, liverymen and proprietors of Ironton and Cazenovia stage line. Mr. Apker was born in Lycoming Co., Penn., May 23, 1825; son of Peter and Charlotta (Meyers) Apker; when 23 years of age, went to Stephenson Co., Ill., was engaged in farming and mill business; after two years, came to Baraboo, Wis., in 1850. Was married in 1852, in Illinois, to Caroline Clay; they had one child, which died in infancy; Mrs. Apker died in Baraboo, March 10, 1855. Mr. Apker was married June 27, 1857, to Betsy E. Parker, daughter of Chester G. and Electa Parker. Mrs. Apker was born in Onondago Co., N.Y.; they have six children — Edward E., Mary C., Harry P., Fanny E., Ina R. and Clinton C.; from Baraboo, Mr. Apker moved to Woodland and engaged in farming; in 1867, moved to Lavalle, and was engaged in the stave business several years; operated the carding-mill four years; in the spring of 1800, went into his present business; has been Supervisor of Woodland one year, and of Lavalle two years. Politics, Republican. Contributed by Linda Wright

BARNEY, POTTER: S.P. BARNEY, retired merchant; son of Royal and Rachel Barney; was born in Ellisbury, Jefferson Co., N.Y., Sept 30, 1819; when 4 years of age, went with his parents to Lorain Co., Ohio. Was married there, Jan. 20, 1840, to Lydia, daughter of Joshua and Ruth Harrington. Mrs. Barney was born in Stockbridge, Madison, Co., N.Y.; they have three children — B.S., married to Annie A. Potter, and living in Lavalle; Miranda L., now Mrs. Alonzo D. Potter, living in the town of Lavalle; E. E., married to Mary Allen. Mr. E.E. Barney is engaged in the drug and general merchandise business at Lavalle. Mr. S.P. Barney and family came to Wisconsin in 1850, settled at Ft. Atkinson, Jefferson Co., where Mr. B. was engaged in the drug and general merchandise business; in May, 1855, came to Lavalle; was engaged in farming about one and a half years; then engaged as dealer in general merchandise; in 1859, his store was burglarized to the extent of $600; Mr. B. then turned his attention to hop and tobacco growing; in 1873, Mrs. Barney died. The following year, Mr. B. resumed the drug and general merchandise business at Lavalle; in 1876, sold out to his son, E.E. who now carries on the business. Mr. Barney was appointed the first Postmaster of Lavalle, by President Pierce in 1856; served about five years; in 1859-60 was Assessor; served two years as Town Clerk; was elected Chairman in 1870; previous to the transfer of Baraboo Valley R.R. to the C & N. W. Ry., Mr. Barney was one of the directors of the road; Mr. Barneys parents came with him to Sauk Co.; his father died in 1858. Contributed by Linda Wright

BEERY, ANDREWS: LYMAN BEERY, of the firm of Beery and Yager, millers; was born in Fairfield Co., Ohio, Dec. 11, 1845; son of David and Sarah (Shisler) Beery. When about 6 years of age, went with his parents to Delaware Co., Ohio; remained there three years, and then came to Sauk Co., Wis. The family located on Sec.1, Town 13, Range 3, now Lavalle. Mr. Beery was married, Jan. 1, 1875, at Augusta, Wis., to Adelia Andrews, daughter of Russell and Caroline (Noble) Andrews; Mrs. Berry was born in Morrow Co., Ohio; they have three children — Elna A., Ada and Lodema. Was engaged in farming for three years; spent two years traveling in Iowa and Wisconsin; then located in the village of Lavalle, and engaged in the lumber and warehouse business; January, 1879, bought into Lavalle Flouring Mills; has been Chairman of Lavalle for the past three years; is the present invumbent; has been Town Clerk one year, and is the present District Clerk; politics, Republican; has six acres of land where he resides. Contributed by Linda Wright

CAMERON, FULLER: THOMAS CAMERON, wagon and carriage maker, Lavalle; son of Abraham and Annie (Stephens) Cameron; was born in Indiana Co., Penn., June 26, 1849; came with his parents to Wisconsin in 1850; settled near Baraboo, Sauk Co.; remained there about ten years; in 1860, moved to the town of Lavalle, Sec. 36. Mr. Cameron was married at Lavalle, March 4, 1873, to Addie Fuller; they have one child - May; soon after this marriage, Mr. Cameron moved to Lavalle and commenced business as a wagon and carriage maker; in politics, Mr. C. is a Republican; Mrs. Cameron is a member of the Methodist Church. Contributed by Linda Wright

CARROLL, CASEY: PATRICK CARROLL, farmer, Sec. 24; P.O. Lavalle; was born in Tipperary Co., Ireland, in 1830; son of Patrick and Jane (Cooper) Carroll; came to the United States in 1851; spent one winter in Albany, and, in the spring of 1852, went to Schoharie Co., N.Y.; remained there till the fall of 1855; came to Sauk Co., Wis.; settled at Reedsburg; lived there six years. Was married, Jan. 24, 1860, to Bridget Casey, daughter of John and Mary (O’Gara) Casey; their children are John, Jane, Mary (deceased), Ellen, Patrick, Annie, William and Margaret; in 1861, he moved to Lavalle and settled on Sec. 24; has 80 acres of land; Mr. Carroll was Clerk of School District No. 13 three years, and Treasurer six years; Mr. Carroll and family are Catholics; in politics, Mr. C. is a Democrat. Contributed by Linda Wright

CLARK, LANE: THOMAS J. CLARK, farmer, Sec. 8; P.O. Lavalle; son of Justus B. and Matilda (Carver) Clark; was born in Milwaukee Co., Wis., Mach 26, 1847; when 14 years of age, went to Jefferson Co., Wis., and in 1865, to Juneau Co.; in the fall of 1868.moved to Lavalle, Sauk Co., settling on Sec. 8. Was married in Juneau Co., April 20, 1874, to Sophronia Lane, daughter of Daniel and Mary (Green) Lane. Mrs. C. was born in the town of Lavalle, Sauk Co.; they have four children – George J., Justus B., Homer N. and Jasper H. Mr. Clark’s father (Justus Clark) was born in Rutland Co., Vt.; moved to the State of New York, and, in 1832, to the Territory of Wisconsin; settled near Milwaukee, which was then only an Indian trading-post; when the land came into market he entered a quarter section; about 1868, he moved to Sauk Co., where he now resides (town of Lavalle). Mr. T.J. Clark has been Clerk of his School District No. 12; politics, Democrat. Contributed by Linda Wright

DICKENS, MALLON: GEORGE W. DICKENS, farmer, Sec. 35; P.O. Lavalle; was born in Cayuga Co., N.Y., March 14, 1823; son of Philip and Lucy (Rathbone) Dickens. Was married, Sept. 6, 1846, in Cayuga Co., N.Y., to Mary (Clark) Mallon; Mrs. Dickens was born in Woolwich, England; they have had ten children—Sarah M., (now Mrs. William H. Field, residence Lavalle), Roena (deceased), John M. (married to Mary A. Gear, residence Lavalle), Lucy J. (now Mrs. E. Leigh), George (deceased), Lydia (now Mrs. V. Courtier, of Ironton), Idellah M. (now Mrs. James Courtier, also of the town of Ironton), Ellsworth E., Maston and Mary A. In 1848, Mr. Dickens and family came to Wisconsin and made their home in East Troy, Walworth Co., living there six years; moved to Sauk Co. in 1854, and settled on Sec. 35, Town 13, Range 3 (now Lavalle), where they still reside; have 80 acres of land. Mr. Dickens enlisted, Oct. 18, 1861, in Co. B, 12th W.V.I., and served till Oct. 28, 1864; has been Treasurer of his school district one year, and Assessor of the town of Lavalle one year. Politics, Republican. Contributed by Linda Wright

DOUGLASS (B), SALISBURY: BENJAMIN C. DOUGLASS, of the firm of H.W. Douglass & Co., butchers, Lavalle; was born in Windham, Conn., Oct. 25, 1826; son of Henry W. and Sophia (Crandall) Douglass; when 17 years of age, he went to Rhode Island; resided in Pawtucket; subsequently moved to Charleston, R.I., where he was overseer of the carding in the Caroline Cotton Mills five years. He was married at Pawtucket, R.I., April 9, 1848, to Abbie A. Salisbury, daughter of Joseph and Lydia Salisbury; Mrs. Douglass was born in Maine; they have had four children— Henry C., (married to Viola Watkins, living in Lavalle), Joseph A. (married to Alice Graham); H.W. is in partnership with his father in the butchering business at Lavalle. Mr. Douglass enlisted in 1862, in Co. D, 26th Conn. V.I., and served about a year; at the siege of Port Hudson, he escaped a broken thigh by his steel tobacco-box and a plug of tobacco catching an Enfield rifle ball; as it was, he was knocked down by the force of the ball and rendered unfit for duty for several days; Mr. D. cherishes that ball as an interesting relic of the war. In 1867, he came to Wisconsin and settled in the town of Lavalle, Sauk Co., Sec. 23; he has 164 acres of land; rented his farm in 1878, and came to the village of Lavalle, where he engaged in his present business. Mr. D. has been a member of the Town Board of Lavalle three years. Politics, Republican. Mrs. D. is a member of the Second Advent Church. Contributed by Linda Wright

DOUGLASS (H), WATKINS: HENRY C. DOUGLASS, farmer, Sec. 15; P.O. Lavalle; was born in Pawtucket, Mass., Jan. 31, 1849; son of B.C. and Abbie A. (Salisbury) Douglass; when about 5 years of age, he went to Windham Co., Conn., and remained there till 1868; then the family moved to Wisconsin, and settled in Sauk Co., town of Lavalle, Sec. 23. He was married, March 2, 1873, to Lucy V. Watkins, daughter of O.G. and Louisa Watkins; Mrs. Douglass was born in Fairfield, Sauk Co., Wis.; they have three children— George H., Amy V. and Elvira M. In the spring of 1873, he moved to his present home, Sec. 15; has 80 acres of land; spent one year in Lavalle in clerking; has been Assessor two years, and is serving his third term as Justice of the Peace; was Census Enumerator, for 1880, of Lavalle. Mr. and Mrs. D. are members of the Second Advent Church. Politics, Republican. Contributed by Linda Wright

FINDLAY, ALLEN: JOHN W. FINDLAY, farmer, Sec. 10; P.O. Lavalle; son of James and Ruth (De Vaughn) Findlay; born in Baltimore, Md., Aug. 24, 1838; when about 6 years of age, went with his father to Philadelphia, and in May, 1854, came to town of Freedom, Sauk Co., Wis. Was married, Jan. 3, 1859, at Baraboo, to Miranda A. Allen, daughter of Abram and Eliza (Hatch) Allen; Mrs. Findlay was born in Le Raysville, Jefferson Co., N.Y.; they have three children— Andrew A., Frank L. and Ruth E. Lived in the vicinity of Baraboo for several years, and in March, 1859, moved to Lavalle, settling on Sec. 10; has 64 acres. In politics, Mr. F. is a Republican. Mrs. Findley is a member of the Advent Christian Church; her father, Abram Allen, came to Sauk Co., June 8, 1846, and settled near Baraboo. Contributed by Linda Wright

FORDHAM, CARBINE: JAMES FORDHAM, farmer, Sec. 25; P.O. Reedsburg; son of James and Mary Ann (Parish) Fordham; was born in Essexshire, near London, England, Jan. 9, 1824; came to America, landing at Quebec in the spring of 1829; lived there several years, moved to Buffalo, and shortly after went to Syracuse, N.Y.; came to Wisconsin in 1845, and made his home in Mount Pleasant, Racine Co.; in 1851, moved to Sauk Co., stopped at Reedsburg, and participated in the first election. Was married at Newport, Wis., Jan. 1, 1854, to Nancy A. Carbine, daughter of Michael and Mary Carbine; Mrs. F. was born in Ohio; they have had eleven children— George H.; Emerette E., now Mrs. Lewis Menard, living at Milwaukee; Addie, deceased; Annie, deceased; Viola, deceased; Elizabeth, deceased; Mary, Frank, James, Agnes and John, all born in Sauk Co. Came to Lavalle in 1861, and settled on Sec. 25; has 200 acres of land. Mr. Fordham enlisted in March, 1865, in Co., E, 50th W.V.I.; served till April 20, 1866. Has been Supervisor of Lavalle one year; has been three years Treasurer of this school district, and Director nine years; is the present incumbent. Politics, Democrat. Contributed by Linda Wright

GALE, KETCHUM: ASA GALE, of the firm of Gale Bros., Lavalle, dealers in lumber, sash, doors, agricultural implements and general farm produce; business was established Jan. 1, 1874; successors to Berry & Gale. Mr. Asa Gale is the son of Stephen and Eunice (Weaver) Gale; born in Schoharie Co., N.Y., June 10, 1840; when 12 years of age, went with his parents to Walworth Co., Wis.; remained there about four years; and then removed to Adams Co. Enlisted in March, 1865, in Co. A, 49th W.V.I.; served till the close the war. Was married in Adams Co., in May, 1871, to Ella Ketchum, daughter of Jesse and Eliza Ketcham; Mrs. G. was born in New York; they have two children— Aggie and Maud. In 1871, went to Thayer, Kan., and engaged in the hardware business; after two years residence in Kansas, came to Lavalle, Wis., and engaged in his present business. Has been Treasurer of Lavalle five years and is the present incumbent. Politics, Republican. Contributed by Linda Wright

GIFFORD, FESSENDEN: HARVEY GIFFORD, proprietor of saw-mill; residence and mill situated on Big Creek, Sec. 12; P.O. Lavalle. The mill was built by Mr. Gifford in 1868; saws about 1,500 feet per day, both pine and hardwood lumber; market, Lavalle, four miles distant. Mr. Gifford was born in Schohaire Co., N.Y., Feb. 14, 1844; son of Lewis and Rosina (Schermerhorn) Gifford; came with his parents to Wisconsin in the fall of 1845; the family located in the town of Summit, Waukesha Co.; resided there till 1857; then came to Sauk Co., and settled in the village of Reedsburg; after three years, removed to a farm in the same town. In 1867, Mr. Harvey Gifford came to the town of Lavalle, and settled on Big Creek, Sec. 12; has 80 acres of land in this section, besides 27 acres in Juneau Co., married to Coralin Fessenden, daughter of Aaron and Jane (Baker) Fessenden; Mrs. Gifford was born in Illinois; they have three children— Lewis, Elnora and Alma. Mr. G. has been Director of School District No. 10 eleven years. In politics, Democrat. Contributed by Linda Wright

HUBBELL, PATRICK: WELLINGTON S. HUBBELL, farmer, Sec. 35; P.O. Lavalle; was born in Otsego Co., N.Y., Feb. 8, 1828; son of Zalman and Cinda (Beardsley) Hubbell; while quite young, moved with his parents to Chenango Co., N.Y.; in 1850, came to Wisconsin; made a short stop of one year at Beaver Dam; in the spring of 1851, located in Ironton (site of the present mill-power there); had learned the trade of carpenter and joiner; worked at his trade in various places in the West; in 1854, traveled in Ohio and New York. He was married in Utica, Licking Co., Ohio, Oct. 18, 1854, to Mary Patrick, a daughter of Alanson and Dorinda Patrick; Mrs. Hubbell was born in the State of New York; they have had six children— Eugene W., Ella G., Henry A., Florence M. (deceased), Charles E. (deceased) and Myrtie E. In the fall of 1854, Mr. H. sold his Ironton property to Mr. Tower; in the fall of the same year he came to Wisconsin and bought his present farm, the northeast quarter of Sec. 35, Town 13, Range 3, now Lavalle; in the spring of 1855, he moved his family out; his farm was originally a favorite maple-sugar ground of the Indians. Mr. Hubbell has been Justice of the Peace one term and is now serving the second; was drafted in October, 1864; the situation of his family making it inconvenient for him to go, he furnished a substitute. Mr. and Mrs. H. are members of the Congregational Church. Politics, Republican. Contributed by Linda Wright

KUHN, HANSEN: WILLIAM KUHN, blacksmith and wagon maker, Lavalle; was born at Nassau, Germany, Feb. 23, 1844; son of George and Mica (Rehm) Kuhn; came to the United States in 1866, and located in Wisconsin; worked at his trade about a year in Wonewoc, and the same time in Mauston; then went to Monroe Co., where he was married, Nov. 20, 1869, to Annie Hansen, daughter of Lambert and Celie (Hamloch) Hansen; Mrs. Kuhn was born in Germany; they have five children— August W., Celie, Adelia, Maggie and Annie. Mr. Kuhn and family came to Lavalle in October, 1875, and opened the shop where he now does business; has three lots. Mr. Kuhn served one and a half years in the Austrian army. Politics, Democratic. Mr. and Mrs. Kuhn are members of the Catholic Church. Contributed by Linda Wright

LIVESLEY, MADDOCK: SAMUEL LIVESLEY, farmer, hop-grower and dealer in hops, Sec. 25; P.O. Lavalle; born in Cheshire, England, Dec. 25, 1830; son of George and Esther (Waddell) Livesley; came to the United States in 1841, with his parents; lived in Geauga Co., Ohio, about four years; then returned to England; learned the trade of sail-making, and returned to the United States in 1848; sailed on the lakes till 1850, when he sailed for California via Cape Horn; was at San Francisco at the time of the great fire; sailed again, making the Sandwich and South Sea Islands and South America; followed the sea about nine years; made twenty-seven passages of the Atlantic in the merchant services. He was married in 1854, in England to Margaret Maddock, daughter of Robert and Elizabeth Maddock. Mrs. L. was born in Cheshire, England; they have ten children — Robert M., Esther E., Lizzie, George F., Minnie, Thomas A., William J., Charles, Magnus A., and Samuel W. Mr. L and family returned to the United States in 1857, and settled in the town of Reedsburg, Sauk, Co., Wis.; moved to Ironton in 1861; remained there till 1873, when they moved to Lavalle; located on Sec. 25, their present farm; has 450 acres of land; Mrs. L., and son Robert, are members of the Congregational Church. Mr. L. is Republican in politics. Contributed by Linda Wright

MARTIN, PHEASANDEN: THADEUS S. MARTIN, farmer, Sec. 1; P.O. Lavalle; son of Samuel and Lucy (Tarbell) Martin; born in Franklin Co., Vt., July 10, 1832. He was married, March 29, 1854, at Shelburn, Chittenden, Co., Vt., to Elizabeth Lewis, daughter of William Lewis; Mrs. M. was born in Quebec, Canada; they have seven children — George W., married to Nancy Pheasanden, living in Wonewoc; Emma J., Herbert H., Hattie A., Lillian B., Edward L and Byron W. In May, 1855, came to Wisconsin, and settled in Janesville, Wis.; in January, 1856, moved to Sauk Co., Wis., Sec. 1. Lavalle; has 120 acres. He was Justice of the Peace two years, and clerk of School District No. 10 about fifteen years. Mr. M. enlisted, November, 1864, in Co. D, 18th W.V.I.; served till the close of the war. Mrs. Martin died in February, 1880. Mr. Martin is a member of the Second Advent Church. Politics, Republican. Contributed by Linda Wright

MEYERS, SCHWARTZ: FREDERIC MEYERS, proprietor of billiard and sample rooms, Lavalle; born in Germany, Oct. 17, 1848; son of Henry and Dora (Walter) Meyers; came to the United States in 1868; arrived in Reedsburg, Sauk, Co., Wis., May 26; engaged in farming that summer; attended school the following winter, and the next spring went to Iowa; worked at railroading till the spring of 1871, then came to Sauk Co., Wis.; went to work on the W.W.R.R., and afterward was engaged on the C. & N.W.R.R., Madison Division, on year; spent one winter in the woods getting out bridge timber; met with a severe accident by a cut from a broad-ax which resulted in a permanent lameness. Finding himself unfit for active labor, he opened his present sample rooms. He was married, Dec., 29, 1878, at Wonewoc, to Aricka Schwartz, daughter of Joseph and Aricka (Jensen) Schwartz; Mrs. Meyers was born in Milwaukee, Wis.; they have two children — Alta and Henry E. Contributed by Linda Wright

MIHLBAUER, KUNZ: WENZ MIHLBAUER, farmer, Sec. 17; P.O. Lavalle; is the son of Matthias and Annie M (Spies) Mihlbauer; born in Baden, Germany, Sept. 25, 1834; came to the United States in 1854; arrived at New York, May 14, after a five months’ voyage; spent a short time in that city; then went to Connecticut; stopped at West Killinger, near Providence, till 1855; then came to Wausau, Wis. He was married at this place, March 15, 1857, to Elizabeth Kunz, daughter of George and Margaret (Rehm) Junz; Mrs. Mihlbauer was born in Germany; they have four children— Anna C., Phillip J., Mary and Emil. In December, 1857, Mr. M. and family moved to Sauk Co., and settled on Sec. 7. Lavalle; subsequently moved to his present farm; has 160 acres, more than 100 of which is under good cultivation. Mr. M. enlisted, Oct. 24, 1864, in Co. D, 44th W.V.I.; served till the close of the war. He has been Supervisor of Lavalle for eight years; been Director of his school district, No. 6, three years, and Treasurer eight years. Politics, Democrat. Mr. and Mrs. M. are members of the Catholic Church. Contributed by Linda Wright

NYE, DOUGHERTY: JEWETT N. NYE, farmer and manufacturer of the Taylor harrow, Lavalle, was born in Somerset Co., Maine, Feb. 4, 1840; son of Sewell and Ann (Nutting) Nye. When 6 years of age, came with his parents to Wisconsin; lived at Fitchburg, Dane County. Was married, April 9, 1865, at Evansville, Rock Co., Wis., to Ella A. Dougherty, daughter of Smith and Harriet Dougherty; Mrs. Nye was born in Maine; they have four children — Zella M., Arthur W., Arvie B. and Irwin D. In 1866, moved to Rock County; lived there two years, and then returned to Dane County; stopped till 1873; went to Mitchell Co., Iowa; was engaged in farming; after a year, returned to Fitchburg, and in 1877, came to Sauk County and engaged in the flouring-mill business, under the firm name of Nye and Yager; followed this business in 1878 and 1879, about one and a half years; then sold out to Mr. Lyman Beerey; has 140 acres of land on Sec. 28; politics, Republican. Contributed by Linda Wright

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