History of Grant County, Wisconsin, preceded by a history of Wisconsin, Part 147

Author: Butterfield, Consul Willshire, 1824-1899
Publication date: 1881
Publisher: [Chicago : Western Historical Co.?]
Number of Pages: 1050


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E. N. WOOLFOLK, widow, Potosi; born at Paris, Bourbon Co., Ky., Aug. 24, 1824; daugh- ter of Simpson and Frances (Thomas) Oldham; came to this county with her parents, in 1837; in 1846, married Mr. Woolly, an Englishman recently from Ohio ; had one daughter-Frances C. J., now Mrs. Geo. H. Lewis (merchant), Potosi. Married second time, in 1849, to James O. Woolfolk, of Charles Co., Mo., who died March 4, 1856; had two children, one of them, Susan R., still living and at home, unmarried, 28 years of age. Mrs. Woolfolk has 300 acres of land, three dwellings in Potosi, and considerable mineral land. Her first husband was an officer in the Black Hawk war, and received a land warrant, which she located. He was one of the first settlers in this township, and built the first furnace, and after- ward erected a large blast furnace at Rigby's Hollow.


TOWN OF BLOOMINGTON.


NATHANIEL AUSTIN, Sec. 22; P. O. Bloomington ; owns 120 acres of land, valued at $45 per acre; born in Canada in 1830, came to Wisconsin in 1853; in 1857, he located on his present farm. Married Samantha Lyman, a native of New York, and they have four children-Edgar N., Nellie C., Charles F. and Wilber. Are members of the Society of Friends.


JESSE BROOKS, general collecting agent and conveyancer, Bloomington ; born in Norwich, N. Y., in 1830, a son of Socrates and Lucretia Brooks ; came to Wisconsin in 1849, and located at Bee- town, embarked in the land, law and Justice business, where he remained six years ; was a teacher of schools for seven years in Grant County ; came to Bloomington and located in 1864, where he established his present business, which has been increasing continually. In 1855, he was married in Beetown, to Josephene Hayden, a native of Maine, by whom he has six children-four sons and two daughters. Was charter member of I. O. O. F. in 1868, passed all the chairs, and is a member of Encampment ; has been Justice of the Peace for seventeen years ; always taken an active part in all school affairs, and all matters pertaining to the good of the town. Republican in politics.


U. F. BRIGGS, President of the Grant County Cooperative Association, Bloomington ; was born in Genesee Co., N. Y., in 1828; came to Wisconsin in 1845, and settled in Milwaukee ; removed to Grant Co. in 1857. Married Louisa Bishop, a native of Massachusetts ; enlisted in Co. D, 33d W. V. I., in 1862, and was discharged in 1865 ; he held a commission of 1st Lieutenant.


D. F. BROWN, of the firm of D. F. Brown & Co., general merchants, Bloomington ; born in Ohio; came to Wisconsin in 1846, and settled in Patch Grove, Grant Co., where he engaged in farming ; he went to California in 1852, where he remained until 1861, when he returned direct to Bloomington, Wis., and established the present business ; he is a son of Luther Brown, of Patch Grove, one of the early pioneers of Grant Co. He was married in 1867; family consists of wife and one daughter ; has been Chairman of the Town Board and Treasurer; always been in active life, and self-made ; a good business man, and one that can be relied upon, he justly merits his continually growing business.


JAMES BALLANTINE, farmer and capitalist; of the firm of Ballantine Brothers, deal- ers in Durham cattle and Cotswold sheep, Bloomington; was born in Delaware Co., N. Y., in 1822, and came to Wisconsin in 1846, and located in Grant Co , two miles north of his present residence ; has always been engaged in farming and stock-raising. Married, in 1867, in Prairie du Chien, to Miss A. A. Pen- nock, of Wisconsin, whose parents were early settlers of Crawford Co., by whom he has four children, two sons and two daughters. In 1863, he met with a serious accident-his team got frightened at a falling tree and ran away, crushing one of his feet and ankles, and he had to suffer amputation. He has built one of the finest brick residences in Grant Co. He and his brother David are in partnership in farming


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and stock-breeding; they farm about one thousand acres ; have always been active in business and are self-made men.


T. S. BROOKENS, Sec. 21 ; P. O. Bloomington ; owns 120 acres land, valued at $45 per acre ; born in Ohio in 1833 ; came to Wisconsin in 1854 ; in 1864, he settled on his present farm. Mar- ried Catharine Ketner, a native of Pennsylvania ; they have five ehildren-Rosella, Isabelle, Clyde, Eugene E. and Ora. Mr. B. enlisted in Co. C, 2d W. V. I., in 1861, and was discharged in 1864. They are members of the Congregational Church.


HOMER BEARDSLEY, Scc. 15 ; P. O. Bloomington ; owns 872 acres land, valued at $35 per acre ; was born in Litchfield Co., Conn., in 1821 ; came to Wisconsin in 1858 ; settled on his present farm in 1866. Married Jenvette Chapin, a native of Connecticut ; they have one child by adop- tion-Jennie. Mr. B. enlisted in Co. D, 33d W. V. I., in 1862, and was discharged in 1865.


WILLIAM BATIE, wagon, carriage and sleigh manufacturer, Bloomington ; native of Can- ada, born in 1839 ; came to Grant Co. with his parents in 1850, and located in Bloomington. His father was engaged in farming. The subject of this sketch learned his trade in Bloomington and established his present business in 1862 ; has been Justice of the Peace; held various school offices, and is at present President of the village of Bloomington ; is a prominent member of the I. O. O. F. ; passed all the chairs in the subordinate Lodge as well as the Encampment. Was married, in Bloomington, in 1865, to Miss A. A. Stenrns, a native of Vermont, by whom he has one son. Mr. and Mrs. Batie are members of the Con- gregational Church. Mr. Batie has a large shop and employs three men ; his business has gradually increased from the start.


DANIEL BIDWELL, of the firm of Bidwell & Briggs, general grocers and meat market, Bloomington ; was born in the State of New York in 1838; came West in 1856, and located in Little Grant and engaged in farming ; established in the grocery business in Bloomington in 1868, and added the meat business in 1871 ; his business has gradually increased from the start ; in the summer-time, he runs a peddling-wagon through the country. During his residence in Little Grant, he held the office of Treasurer acceptably. Was married, in Wisconsin, in 1874, to Miss Caroline Ball, a native of Grant Co., by whom he has three children-two sons and one daughter. Mrs. Bidwell is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and Mr. Bidwell is a member of the Baptist Church and also of the I. O. O. F. His father died in 1861 ; his mother is still living, at the age of 76 years. By his square-dealing in business he has gained the confidence of the people.


BLOOMINGTON LIBRARY ASSOCIATION ; rooms over the post office, Bloom- ington, Wis.


LEROY D. COBB, of the firm of Osborn & Cobb, is a native of New York ; born in 1852; came to Wisconsin in 1854, and located in Rock County ; came to Grant County in 1856, and was brought up on a farm ; received a common-school education ; established in business in 1879. Married in 1872, to Miss Eliza Fracis, who was born in Bloomington, by whom he has one daughter. He is a member of I. O. O. F.


W. B. CLARK, of the banking house of Humphrey & Clark, Bloomington ; W. B. Clark is a native of the State of Maine; was born in 1843, and is a graduate of Amherst College, Massachusetts ; came to Wisconsin in 1865, and located at Patch Grove, Grant Co., where he taught in the academy for five years. Studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1869; has been Chairman of the Town Board for six years, and holds office at present ; was married in Boston, in 1871, to Miss Lucy David ; a man of quick perception, active in business, and always ready to help in any enterprise for the benefit of the com- munity and the town. Established the bank in 1871 ; it is one of the solid institutions of Grant County, and noted far and wide for its square dealing.


JOHN M. CHAMBERS, gallery of art, Bloomington; born in Fulton Co., N. Y., in 1828; came to Wisconsin in 1847, and located at Patch Grove, where he engaged in farming, during the time he assisted in taking a water level of the tributary of Little Grant River, running through Bloomington ; came to Bloomington in 1852, and has been engaged in farming and mechanical business. Established present business in 1876; learned the business at Platteville. Married in Boscobel, in 1860, to Miss Almira J. Glover, a native of Wisconsin, by whom he has six children-two sons and four daughters, all living in Bloomington ; the oldest son, Wallace J., is assisting in the business ; they keep up to the times and take as good pictures, views and photographs, as any firm in the county. Mr. and Mrs. Chambers are meinbers of the Congregational Church of Bloomington. Mr. Chambers owns a fine farm north of town ; has always taken an active part in all town and school affairs ; is a self-made man.


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A. M. CILLEY, dealer in agricultural implements, Triumph Reapers, and Nichols & Shepherd Thrashers, Bloomington ; owns 80 acres land, valued at $50 per acre; born in Lancaster in 1846. Married Sarah Bark, a native of this county; they have four children-Pearl J., Nettie R., Nellie and Castle.


J. H. CRABTREE, Sec. 35; P. O. Bloomington ; owns 285 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre ; born in Muhlenburg, Ky., in 1819; came to Wisconsin in 1843, and settled in Potosi ; located on his present farm in 1856. Married Mary A. Walker, a native of Tennessee; they have four children -Mary Jane, Allen, Frank and Eddie.


W. W. CILLEY, Sec. 4; P. O. Bloomington; owns 200 acres of land, valued at $45 per acre; born in Williamstown, Vt., in 1802; in 1845, he came to Grant Co., and settled in Lancaster ; removed to his present farm in 1851. Married Dina Parker, who was born in Illinois ; they have two children-Stella and Edith. Mr. Cilley has four children by a former wife-Desire, Linda, Myra, Mary and Albert. Is a member of the Baptist Church.


JOHN CAIRNS, stock-dealer, Bloomington ; established his present business in 1873 ; he was born in New York State in 1849; son of Alexander and Margaret Cairns, natives of Scotland ; he came to Grant Co. in the fall of 1860; has always been in active life ; is a self-made man, and is one of the enterprising citizens of the county.


J. C. CHAMBERS, boot and shoe manufacturer, Bloomington ; a native of Canada ; born in 1836 ; came to Bloomington in 1860, and engaged in farming. Enlisted in 1861 in the 2d W. V. C., Co. C; mustered out in 1865; was with regiment all through, and came out as a veteran. Married, in Grant Co., to Miss Rachael Coombs, a native of Hurricane, Grant Co., by whom has six children-three sons and three daughters. Owns a beautiful farm of 83 acres on Sec. 25, adjoining village. Mr. Cham- bers started a poor boy and worked his own way ; now has a flourishing business and commauds the respect of the community.


REV. R. L. CHENEY, Pastor First Congregational Church, Bloomington ; born in Rock Co., Wis., in 1850 ; a son of Russell Cheney, of Vermont; graduated at Beloit College, Class of 1872; went direct to the Chicago Theological Seminary, where he graduated in 1876 ; ordained the same year; came direct to Bloomington, and entered at once upon his duties as Pastor of the Congregational Church, which position he has held ever since. His labors have been blessed, the church numbering some seventy mem- bers. He also preaches regularly at Blake's Prairie Congregational Church. Was married, in 1878, to Miss Mary L. Mead, a native of the State of New York. Mr. Cheney is the youngest minister in Grant County.


HERMAN ENKE, manufacturer of and dealer in harness, saddles, collars, etc., Bloomington ; a native of Europe; born in 1849 ; a son of Charles and Dora Enke. Came to Prairie du Chien with parents in 1851, who were among the early settlers of Crawford Co. Mr. Enke learned the trade at Prairie du Chien, and established present business in 1875. He has one of the best shops in Grant Co., and carries the largest stock. Married in Prairie du Chien, in 1874, to Miss Augusta Graul, by whom he has three children, two sons and one daughter. Passed all the chairs in the I. O. O. F., besides the Encampment, of which latter society he is Treasurer, and at present is Treasurer of the village. Was on the farm until 19 years of age, when he started for himself; worked two years in St. Louis previous to coming to Bloomington. Has always been in active life, and is a self-made man.


CHARLES ENGLE, general blacksmith, wagon and carriage manufacturer and repairer, Bloomington ; born in New Jersey ; a son of George Engle. Came to Wisconsin with parents in 1842, and located in Grant Co .; learned trade of blacksmith in Grant Co., his father being a blacksmith. Estab- lished present business in Bloomington in 1881 ; formerly ran a shop in the country. Married in Grant Co., in 1858, to Miss J. Beeman, by whom he has six children, two sons and four daughters. Mr. Engle is a first-class mechanic, has a large brick shop, and in the busy season employs three men ; makes a spe- cialty of manufacturing.


GEORGE ENGLE, Bloomington ; was born in Everham, Burlington Co., N. J., June 25, 1807. Was married to Achsah Cook Jan 5, 1826 ; she was born in Northampton, Burlington Co., N. J. They emigrated West in 1836, stopping at St. Louis for a few months. He moved to Calhoun Co., Ill., in the spring of 1837, where he remained for five years ; in 1842, he moved to Scott Co., Ill .; he lived there for five years, and in 1846 moved to Grant Co., where he worked at farming and blacksmithing until 1867. Has been Justice of the Peace, member Town Board and City Treasurer for two terms. His wife was born in Northampton, N. J., Aug. 28, 1806. Both Mr. and Mrs. Engle are Quakers. He is a Republican.


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IRA FOX, of the firm of Fox & Heiner, butchers, Bloomington. Born in New York in 1847 ; came to Wisconsin in 1868; located in Beetown ; then to Bloomington 1870, and then, in 1872, engaged in business, having learned the trade in New York State. Married in 1875 to Miss Minnie Warrick, a native of Grant Co., Wis. They have one daughter. Always been an active business man, and what he has he has made by his own industry. By his strict integrity his business has increased from the start.


G. W. FENNELL, Sec. 5; P. O. Bloomington. Owns 210 acres land valued at $40 pcr acre. Born in Chittenden Co., Vt., in 1823; came to Wisconsin in 1856, and settled ou present farm. Married Linda Myra Cilley, a native of Vermont ; they have three children-R. C., Nellie May and Burt G. Mr. F. has been a member of the Town Board six years, and is the present Chairman of Board.


FRANK L. GREER, general merchant, Bloomington. Born in Newcastle, Penn., in 1851 ; came to Wisconsin in 1857, and located in Bloomington, where he has since remained ; he established present mercantile business in the spring of 1866. Has held the offices of Town Treasurer and School Treasurer. Married, in 1873, to Miss Mary Woodhouse, a native of Bloomington, by whom he has one son. Mr. Greer occupies the large stone store, and carries a fine stock of goods, employs three men, and his straight way of doing business has gradually increased his trade to present proportions, which he justly merits.


NORMAN W. GRAVES, Sec. 5; P. O. Bloomington ; was born on this farm in 1850, and he manages the farm at present for his father, J. W. Graves, of whom a sketch appears elsewhere.


CHARLES J. GLASIER, editor of the Bloomington Record, Bloomington ; born in Ohio in 1858; came West in 1860 with his parents, and located in Richland Co., where his parents still reside. Came to Grant Co. in 1874, and located in Platteville, Grant Co., where he learned the trade of printer ; established the present paper in July, 1880. He was married at Richland Center, in 1880, to Miss Nora E. Crumbecker, a native of Ohio. Mr. Glasier has always been in the printing business. Is a Repub- lican in politics, and a member of the Congregational Church of Platteville.


GEORGE H. GREER, Bloomington ; was born in Pennsylvania in 1825; came to Wiscon- sin in the year 1853; returned East, and came to Grant Co. in 1857. He has always been one of the active and industrious citizens of the place.


ALFRED HALE, of the firm of Hale & Staley, groceries and sample room, Bloomington ; born in England in 1823; came to America, in 1851, and located in the town of Little Grant, Grant Co., where he engaged in farming ; moved to Bloomington in May, 1879, and engaged in present busi- ness ; one of the early English settlers of Grant Co .; held the office of Treasurer of the town of Little Grant for twelve years and Justice of the Peace two years. Married, in England, to Miss Sarah Webb, a native of England, by whom they have seven children-two sons and five daughters. A prominent mem- ber of I. O. (). F., and passed all the chairs ; is a self-made man.


WILLIAM H. HARVEY, Sec. 25; P. O. Bloomington ; owns 240 acres of land, valued at $30 per acre ; born in Herkimer Co., N. Y., in 1819; came to Wisconsin in 1854, and located in Wyalusing ; in 1862, he removed to this farm, and married Miss M. Arnold, a native of Syracuse, N. Y .; they have three children-William H., James N. and Hiram. Mr. Harvey has been a member of the Town Board two years.


HENRY HEINER, of the firm of Fox & Heiner, butchers, Bloomington, established in 1870. They run a wagon during the summer. The business has gradually increased from the start. Mr. H. was born in the town of Little Grant, Grant Co., in 1857. He was married, in 1879, at Bloomington, to Miss Lou Cobb, a native of Crawford Co., Wis. He learned his trade in Lancaster ; is a member of the I. O. O. F., and Constable at present. He has always been active in business, and is a self-made man. His parents were from the Rhine, who came to America in 1854, and located in Little Grant (both deceased). Mr. H. also owns a half interest in the grist mill.


L. D. HOLFORD, druggist, groceries, books and stationery, Bloomington ; born in Pennsyl- vania in 1842; is a son of William C. Holford and Flora Benson, who came to Grant Co. in 1844, and located at Beetown, and followed mining and farming. L. D. learned the trade of druggist at Muscoda, and established the present business in 1869, which has gradually increased from the start. In 1880, he built, in conjunction with Mr. Sprague, the large two-story store with brick front, the finest block in the town. Mr. Holford occupies one half of the lower part, and carries a large stock of goods in his line. He was married, in 1872, to Miss Roxcena Bonham, a native of Grant Co., by whom he has one daughter. He enlisted in May, 1861, in Co. C, 6th W. V. I., and was mustered out July 19, 1864. He was


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wounded at the battle of Gettysburg on the 1st of July, from which he has never fully recovered. He was shot in attempting to recover the colors.


LINN HOSKINS, cabinet-maker and furniture dealer, Bloomington ; a native of Vermont, born in 1831 ; a son of Nathan Hoskins, who wrote the history of Vermont State fifty years ago; came to Wisconsin in 1856, and located in Bloomington ; established the present business in 1863 ; learned his trade in Massachusetts; in 1860, he returned to Massachusetts and was married to Miss Amanda M. Dana, by whom he has five children-three sons and two daughters. Robert, the oldest son, assists his father in the business ; Sylvia, the oldest daughter, is a teacher in the graded school, commencing at the age of 16 years. Mrs. Hoskins is a member of the M. E. Church. Mr. Hoskins is a member of the I. O. O. F., has passed all the chairs and been delegate to the Grand Lodge; is one of the oldest business men in Bloomington ; carries a very large stock of furniture, and makes a specialty of undertaking ; has three warehouses full of goods ; handles one of the largest trades in the county. By strict attention to business and fair dealing, he has been successful and justly merits the confidence of the people.


JAMES KENYON, See. 6; P. O. Bloomington ; owns 167 acres land ; born in New Jersey in 1805; eame to Wisconsin in 1863, and located at Bridgeport two years; later, he removed to his pres- ent farm. Married Lucinda Cady, a native of New York; they have four children-Caleb, Alpha, Sarah- Ann and Elizabeth A. Mr. Kenyon has been a member of the Town Board nine years.


Z. LYONS, farmer and stock-grower, Sec. 22; P. O. Bloomington ; born in New Jersey in 1813 ; came to Wisconsin in 1833, and located in Grant County, near where he still lives. It was then known as Blake's Prairie ; has a beautiful farm of 200 aeres, one mile west of Bloomington, adapted to stoek and grain ; he has held the office of Supervisor and various school offices ; has a family consisting of wife and eight children, six sons and two daughters ; four of his sons were in the army ; two served three years in the 33d W. V. I .; one served one year in the 45th W. V. I., and James served one year in the 35th W. V. I., and died at New Orleans. Mr. Lyons is the oldest settler living in the western part of Grant County, passed through all the hardships incident to an early pioneer life, and by hard work and good management has built around him a large property.


HENRY LORD, Sec. 29; P. O. Bloomington ; owns 168 acres land, valued at $50 per acre ; born in Vermont in 1829; came to Wisconsin 1845 and settled in Beetown ; located on his present farm two years later. Was married to Sarah M. Billings, a native of New York; they have two children- Thomas and Henry. Mr. L. has been Chairman of Town Board several terms.


GEORGE W. LYONS, Sec. 27; P. O. Bloomington ; owns 80 acres land, valued at $40 per acre ; born in this town in 1839; located on his present farm in 1870. Married Eliza A. Mickle, a native of Indiana ; they have five children-Joseph, Minnie, Emma, Edward and Elsie.


JACOB MARTIN, Sec. 20; P. O. Bloomington ; owns 360 acres land, valued at $40 per acre ; born in Pulaski Co., Va., in 1818; came to Wisconsin in 1847 and located in this county ; settled on this farm in 1851. Married Mary Ann Key, a native of Wisconsin; they have two children-Orlo and Alta.


RICHARD MORRISSEY, Sec. 5 ; P. O. Bloomington ; owns 400 acres land, valued at $40 per acre; born in Ireland in 1840; came to America in 1857, and in 1858 settled on his present farm. Married Mary A. Hawks, a native of Ireland; they have four children-Delbert, William, Addie and Myrtle.


J. T. MURPHY, Sec. 21 ; P. O. Bloomington ; owns 200 acres of land, valued at $45 per acre; born in Indiana in 1818; came to Wisconsin in 1835, and settled in this county in 1845. He located on this farm, and married Sarah Cantrell, a native of Indiana. They have four children-Frank, Warren, Virgil and Dora. Mr. Murphy has been Chairman of the Town Board, and also Town Treasurer.


C. M. MORSE, of the hardware firm of Woodhouse & Morse, Bloomington ; born in Ohio in 1844, and came to Wisconsin in 1856; located in Bloomington, Grant Co. He enlisted in 1864 in Co. H, 1st Wisconsin Heavy Artillery, and mustered out June 26, 1865; was with the artillery all through its maneuvers. He learned the trade of tinner in Wisconsin. He was married, in Bloomington, in 1869, to Miss Serena Woodhouse, by whom he has four daughters. Is a member of the I. O. O. F .; passed all the chairs, and been representative to the Grand Lodge. The firm are doing a good business ; work three men, and there square manner of doing business has gained for them a large trade, which they justly merit.


GEORGE W. NEVINS, Postmaster, Bloomington ; born in ' New York in 1840; came to Bloomington in the fall of 1859; enlisted in the spring of 1861, and left Bloomington the 17th day of


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April in Co. C, 2d W. V. I. ; discharged in the spring of 1863; wounded at the battle of Gainesville, Va., the 28th of August, 1862; was with the regiment all through, up to the time of being wounded; appointed Postmaster in 1870, which office he has held creditably ever since. He was married, in Bloomington, in 1863, to Miss Rachael J. Bresee, a native of Wisconsin, by whom he has five children-four sons and one daughter. Has passed all the chairs in the I. O. O. F. and in the Encampment ; also member of R. A. M. and' A., F. & A. M. Has held the office of District School Clerk for six consecutive years ; always been in active life, and is a self-made man. Republican in politics.


GEORGE NASH, Sec. 20; P. O. Glen Haven ; owns 360 acres of land, valued at $25 per acre ; born in England in 1836; came to America in 1866, and located on the present farm. He married Ellen Clifton, a native of England, and they have three children-Fannie E., Annie Nora and George H.


L. S. OSBORN, Bloomington, of the firm of Osborn & Cobb, dealers in dry goods, groceries, drugs, hats; caps, boots and shoes, etc .; was born in Ohio in 1829; came to Wisconsin in 1856, and located at Bloomington ; engaged in mercantile business ; been selling goods for over thirty years ; has held the office of County Superintendent in an early day. He was educated in Ohio; was married, in that State, in 1855, to Miss Mary A. Wilson, a native of Ohio, by whom he has one son and one danghter. They are members of the M. E. Church. Mr. Osborn is a member of A., F. & A. M. and I. O. G. T. He has always been in active life, and made what he has by his own industry ; has taken an active part in school affairs and matters pertaining to the welfare of the town. His business increased from the start, and always had a good trade.




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