History of Green County, Wisconsin. Together with sketches of its towns and villages, educational, civil, military and political history; portraits of prominent persons, and biographies of representative citizens, Part 123

Author: Union publishing company, Springfield, Ill., pub. [from old catalog]
Publication date: 1884
Publisher: Springfield, Ill., Union publishing company
Number of Pages: 1168


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Lewis Roub, veterinary surgeon, is a native of Centre Co., Penn. His father, Samuel Roub, one of the early settlers of that county, is now deceased and buried in Oak Hall Cemetery. In 1847, Lewis went with his parents to Stephenson Co., Ill., and lived one year in Rock Grove town- ship, then came to Green county, which has since been his home. He owns about seventy- two acres of land on section 6, of the town of Jefferson, and makes veterinary surgery a par- ticular business, in which he is very successful, and has a large amount of practice in this and adjoining counties. He was married Aug. 26, 1866, to Sarah E. Bowell, daughter of T. A. and Catharine Bowell, of Green county. They have one daughter, born Aug. 7, 1867. Mrs. Roub is a member of the Baptist Church.


William Bradley is a native of Columbia Co., Penn., now called Montour county, and was born July 4, 1816. He is a son of Joseph and Mary (Marshall) Bradley, both of whom are dead, and buried at Rock Grove. He was reared to agricultural pursuits, and upon his re- moval from his native country in 1849, he set- tled near the Stephenson county line, and there remained until 1869, then removed to section 36, where he owns eighty acres, and a timber lot in Stephenson county. The subject of this sketch was married Nov. 10, 1842, to Rachel Lemon, a daughter of William and Elizabeth (Parker) Lemon, both of whom are now dead. They are the parents of seven children now liv- ing-Seth M., Joseph, Mary E., Emma J., Uran- na, Alice M. and Marshall. Mr. Bradley be- lieves in the old time democratic principles, which constitute the foundation of his political faith. He is now the school director of Pleas- ant Grove district.


Isaac Newman is a native of Pennsylvania, born in Fayette county, Oct. 20, 1801. When quite young his parents died. He was reared by Ephraim Walters. In 1849 he came to Green county, and settled near Juda, in the town of Jefferson, where he has since resided. He was married Jan. 1, 1826, to Adeline Sparks, a native of Pennsylvania. This union has been blessed with eighteen children. They reared eleven- Hulda, Naomi L., Mary J., Hannah, Pomelia, Elizabeth, Adeline, Martha M., Hattie, Lena Emma and V. B. S. Naomi is buried in Pres- ton Co., Minn., and Hannah, Pomelia, Adeline and Hattie are dead. Mrs. Newman died in 1869, and is buried in Juda. She was a member of the Baptist Church, of which Mr. Newman is also a member. He owns a nice farm in the town of Decatur, and twenty-nine acres where he lives.


Joseph Emrick came to Green county in 1858, and settled on section 28, where he resided until his death. He was born in Centre Co., Penn., April 27, 1821, and died in Green county, Feb. 11, 1876. He removed from Centre Co., Penn.,


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to Stephenson Co., Ill., in 1848, and lived there ten years, and came from there to this county. He was married April 28, 1846, to Elizabeth Cleoanstine, a native of Centre Co., Penn., daughter of Christian and Mary (Williams) Cleoanstine, who are dead, and buried in Centre county. Mr. and Mrs. Emrick have five living children- Mary I., now the wife of J. C. Bridge, of this county; Ira C., married and living at Twin Grove; Sarah C., at home; Angie, married to H. M. Bangs, and living in Twin Grove at present; and Alonzo, born June 23, 1858, in Rock Grove. He is at present engaged in mer- cantile trade at Twin Grove. Joseph and Eliza- beth Emrick are members of the Lutheran Church. Two children have died, and are buried with their father in Rock Grove Ceme- tery. Mrs. Emrick resides in Twin Grove.


John Carter was a native of England, born Dec. 24, 1833. He was a son of William and Mary Carter, both of whom are dead, and buried in England. When John was seventeen years old he came to America, and immediately to Green county. He had always been on a farm, and wishing to follow that avocation, settled on section 16, town of Jefferson, where, at the time of his death, he owned 378 acres. Ilis wife was formerly Dorothe Hickman, and her parents are living in Butler Co., Iowa. Mr. and Mrs. Carter have had eleven children-John C., William M., George H., Frank E. O., Fred M., Frances M., Dora M., Anna E., Ella M., Newton L. and Joseph A. The latter was born Dec. 1, 1862, and died Oct. 11, 1865. Mr. Carter died June 25, 1881, and was buried in Juda Cemetery. Mrs. Carter, assisted by her eldest son, John C., carries on the farm.


William S. Newman, son of William New- man, was born Oct. 12, 1838, in Fayette Co., Penn. In 1849 his parents removed to Lancas- ter, Grant county, and, in 1857, came to Green county, locating in the town of Spring Grove. He was married Dec. 27, 1860, to Esther A. Gifford, daughter of Robert Gifford, of the town of Spring Grove. The result of this union was


seven children-Irving G., Susie L., W. Fay, Chester A., Lois E., Samuel A. and Ross B. For one year after their marriage they lived at home, then built a small honse on his father's farm, and lived there one season. In the fall of 1865 he purchased a small farm of his broth- er in Spring Grove. He sold this farm, and in 1878 bought 180 acres of Mrs. Dunwiddie. IIe has since added another forty acres, making him a nice farm. He is engaged in stock rais- ing and dairying. In 1862 he enlisted in com- pany K, 22d regiment, Wisconsin Volunteer In- fantry. Ile was in the battles of New Hope Church, Lost Mountain, Culp's Farm, Kenesaw Mountain and Peach Tree Creek. He was with Sherman on his famous march to the sea. While on a forced march from Raleigh to Richmond he was affected by the intense heat, from which he has never fully recovered. IIe was mustered into the service at Racine, Wis., as private, and mustered out as sergeant.


William Stevenson is a native of Beaver Co., Penn., born Nov. 7, 1825. He is a son of James and Hannah (Mckibben) Stevenson, both of whom are now dead and buried at the old M. E. Cemetery. William, when fourteen years old, went to Ohio, and Sept. 13, 1849, was married to Mary Bennage. She died Dec. 16, 1855, and was buried at the old M. E. Cemetery. By this union there were two chil- dren-Mary E., who was married to George W. Starr, and died and was buried in the old M. E. Cemetery; Matilda A., born July 24, 1852, mar- ried A. P. Kizer. She died and was buried in the old M. E. Cemetery. Mr. Stevenson was married again March 18, 1862, to Mrs. J. Bennage, who was formerly Phebe Weber. At that time she had by a former husband two children-David S. and George W. By her marriage with Mr. Stevenson there were two children-Leander, born April 10, 1863; and Martha J., now at home, was born July 12, 1865. Mr. and Mrs. Stevenson are members of the Evan- gelical Lutheran Church. His place is located


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on section 23, where he owns 200 acres of prairie and twenty-three of timber.


James Stevenson, the father of William Ste- vensou, was a native of Pennsylvania, born in Beaver county in 1792. He came to this county in the spring of 1852, and settled on section 24, of the town of Jefferson. He was elected to the office of justice of the peace, and was asses- sor some years. He was a true Christian gen- tleman, and highly respected by all who knew him.


William J. Chryst, son of John B. and Jane (Douglas) Chryst, was born July 22, 1853, in Jefferson, Green Co., Wis., about one-fourth of a mile from his present residence. He has always been a resident of his native town. In 1881 he purchased his present farm, and removed to it in 1883. He was married Sept. 27, 1883, to Mary E. Todd, a native of Carroll Co., Ind., daughter of Oscar B. Todd, who still lives in that State. Mr. Chryst spent one season in visiting Washington Territory. He owns 157 acres of fine farming land, and is an enterpris- ing and worthy citizen.


J. J. Armstrong came from Woodford Co., Ill., and settled on section 28, in the town of Jefferson, in 1856, where he owned 120 acres, and remained some time. He now owns 160 acres adjoining his former place, upon which he lived until 1877. He then moved to Mon- roe, where he lived six years, engaging one year of that time in the cooper business. In 1883 he removed to Twin Grove, where he owns a nice house and is pleasantly situated. He was born in Monroe Co., Ind., Nov. 14, 1825. He is a son of John and Elizabeth (Gar- rett) Armstrong. When he was five years old his parents removed to Park county, and three years later to Woodford county, where they died. J. J. Armstrong was married in Wood- ford county, Feb. 13, 1851, to Elizabeth M. Berry, a native of Tazewell Co., Ill. Five chil- dren have been born to them-John H, Mary E., Sarah E., Laura E. and Martha J. John H. was educated at Madison and at Chicago Com-


mercial College. He formerly engaged in teaching school. Laura E. is also a teacher. The family are members of the Christian Church. Mr. Armstrong is an adherent of the republican party.


J. H. Armstrong is a native of Woodford Co., Ill. He was born Dec. 11, 1851, and is a son of J. J. and Elizabeth ( Perry) Armstrong, both living in Twin Grove, town of Jefferson. When the subject of this sketch was four years of age he removed to this county, where he was reared on a farm. He lived there until 1880, when he engaged in the grocery business in Monroe, where he remained until he removed to Twin Grove. He was married April 12, 1877, to Emma C. Walker, a native of Peni- sylvania. The ceremony was performed by James M. Rees, a Lutheran minister of Twin Grove. The result of this union was two children-Myrtle M., born Oct. 22, 1882, and an infant. Mr. and Mrs. Armstrong are mem- bers of the Disciple Church. He is a republi- can, and is town clerk of Jefferson.


Marion T. Gapen was born July 26, 1844, in Monongahela Co., Va. His parents were Lewis and Maria (Litus) Gapen. The former is living in Monroe; the latter is dead. Marion T. Gapen removed with his parents from Virginia to Pennsylvania, and from thence to Green county in 1856. He has always been a farmer, living with his parents upon the homestead until April 10, 1867, when he was married to Mary E. Chadwick, daughter of J. C. Chadwick, of the village of Juda. They have six children -- Belle, George W., Lula R., Jotham C., Frances M. and Helen S. Mr. Gapen owns a farm of 120 acres on section 5, where he lives, also a farm on sections 3 and 10, in the town of Jeffer- ยท son. Mr. and Mrs. Gapen are members of the Baptist Church. He is a republican, and a member of the board of town supervisors.


L. H. Gapen, son of Lewis and Martha (Jamison) Gapen, was born Feb. 17, 1856, in the town of Jefferson, on section 17, the same place where he now resides. He has always


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followed farming, and is also extensively en- gaged in stock raising. He was married Sept. 6, 1883, to Ella Courtney, a native of Missouri, but at that time a resident of Green county. Mr. Gapen's parents are living in Monroe. Al- though still a young man, Mr. Gapen is one of the substantial citizens of the county.


W. C. Penn was born in Green Co., Penn., Feb. 14, 1887. He is a son of Thomas and Sarah (Moore) Penn, both of whom are now dead. He came to Wisconsin in 1856, and first settled in Grant county, where he lived one year,and worked at carpentering. From there he came to Green county, and settled in the town of Jefferson, on a farm of his own, which he had purchased from Jesse Weaver. It contains 200 acres. He enlisted in the army Aug. 9, 1862, in company K, 22d Wisconsin Infantry, and served in the Army of the Cumberland, with Rosecrans, and with Sherman on his march to the sea. He was taken sick at the battle of Dallas Woods, and sent back to Kingston hos- pital. He was in the Atlanta campaign, and participated in many engagements. He went into the army a private, and came back a lieu- tenant. At one time he was captured and con- fined in Libby prison one day and night. He was married Oct. 19, 1865, to Louise Chadwick, a daughter of James and Nancy (Davis) Chad- wick. Her father is now dead and her mother lives in the town of Sylvester. They have two children-Eldora, born Sept. 28, 1869, and J. Carl, born Jan. 4, 1871. Mrs. Penn is a mem ber of the Baptist Church.


Ephraim Berryman was a settler of 1857. He was born near Portsmouth, Ohio, in 1827, where he remained until twelve years old, then re- moved to Cedarville, Stephenson Co., Ill., and farmed seventeen years, after which he came to Green county and settled near Monroe, in the town of Sylvester, where his widow now owns 130 acres of choice land, but lives in the vil- lage of Juda, where she moved for the purpose of educating her children. Mr. Berryman was


married to Mary Treaster, a native of Centre Co., Penn., April 19, 1849. Ten children were born to them-Arian L., Albert L., Jacob T., Craton R., Elizabeth J., Luther S., Lester P., Cyrus Jackson, Mary Alla and Eddie W. The the three latter are living at home. Mr. Berry- man's death occurred July 14, 1873, and he was buried in the cemetery at Juda.


James L. Ostrander was born in Schenectady, N. Y., Sept. 14, 1810. He is the son of Samuel and Mary (Miracle) Ostrander, both of whom are now dead and buried in Schenectady. He left his native place in 1834, and went to Steu- ben county. Early in life he learned a trade, at which he worked for about twenty years, and has since given his attention to farming. He remained in Steuben county until 1851, then went to Big Foot Prairie, Walworth Co., Wis., and lived there three years. In 1854 he came to Green county and settled in Spring Grove. After living a few years in Spring Grove, be re- moved to the town of Jefferson, where he now resides. He has been twice married. First to Maria Loring, in New York; she died and was buried in Spring Grove. By this union there were six children-William J., John H., Mary A., Jeremiah D., Thomas L. and Susanna M. His second wife was Mrs. Matilda Richardson, formerly Matilda Lemon, and they had two children-Lewis L. and Benjamin F. Mr. and Mrs. Ostrander are members of the United Brethren Church, and he believes in the de- moeracy as the best political element of the country.


James Hickman, a native of England, was born in Lincolnshire, July 2, 1832. Ilis parents, Jacob and Mary (Allen) Hickman, are both liv- ing in England. Mr. Hickman, of this sketch, resided in his native country until twenty-one years old. Hle then came to America and settled upon a farm in Lorain Co., Ohio, where he lived three and a half years, then removed to Vernon Co., Wis., and about two years later to Green county. He owns a good farm of 160


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acres, on section 9, in the town of Jefferson, and is engaged in raising sheep, cattle and hogs. He was married June 7, 1862, to Mrs. Sarah (Carter) Whitehead. Seven children have been born to them-Mary Emma, Martha Jane, Sarah Ellen, John, Caroline, David and Etta M. Mrs. Hickman has four children by her former mar- riage -- Elizabeth, Charlotte, William and Thomas. Mr. Hickman is politically a republican.


David S. Benage, a native of Ashland Co., Ohio., was born Sept. 18, 1853. He is a son of Jacob and Phebe (Weaver) Benage. The former is dead, and buried in Ashland Co., Ohio; the latter was again married to William Stevenson, of Jefferson, Green Co., Wis. He came to Green county when he was but eight years old, and settled in the town of Jefferson, and lived with. and worked for William Stevenson until twenty-one years of age. In 1876, he bought his present place of E. C French. It then con- tained 120 acres, and now contains eighty acres. Sept. 27, 1874, he was married to Anna C. Schoch, a native of Pennsylvania. They have two chil- dren-Rosa J., born Sept. 23, 1876, and Allie E., born March 31, 1880. Mr. and Mrs. Benage are members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church. Mr. Benage does not adhere, particularly, to any of the political organizations, as at present formed.


William Osborne came to Green county in 1861, and worked about one year upon a farm. He then enlisted in company B, of the 31st Wisconsin regiment, and was mustered into ser- vice in August, 1862, at Prairie du Chien. His regiment belonged to Sherman's western divis- ion, and participated in the famous march to the sea, and to Washington. He served until June 15, 1865, and was mustered out at St. Louis. He lost his health while in the service, and was unable to do any work for a number of years after his return from the war. He is now a pensioner. Ile owns 112 acres of good land, on section 6, of the town of Jefferson, having pur- chased the "Squire Gardner farm." Ilis wife was formerly Arsula South, daughter of Abijah


South, formerly a resident of Jefferson, but now deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Osborne have two chil- dren- Sada and Leroy. Mr. Osborne was born in Trumbull Co., Ohio, Jan. 1, 1846, and is the son of John and Abigail (Allen) Osborne. The latter died when the subject of this sketch was eight months old. The former is living in Pennsylvania


George Bussey first settled in the town of Spring Grove, on a farm, in October, 1842. In February, 1862, he sold out and removed to the town of Jefferson. On Dec. 5, 1875, he removed to the village of Juda. He is a native of Ohio, and when a boy, removed with his parents to Indiana, where he lived until he came to Green county. Ile was united in marriage with Emily Gaby, a native of Maryland, Ang. 25, 1836. They have had eight children-Phebe E., Ada J., both deceased; Mary A., Fanny H., Mahlon I., John N., Orra E. and Susan C. The children are all married except John N. Mr. Bussey is among the list of retired farmers, of whom Green county has so many, but still owns real estate in the town of Jefferson. One hundred and twenty acres on section 13, and eighty acres on section 24. He has a desirable home in the village of Juda. Mr. Bussey, at the call of his country, enlisted in the army. Ile was a mem- ber of battery D, First Wisconsin Heavy Artil- lery, and was stationed at Fort Jackson, La. He Ile served nine months, was mustered in at Milwaukee, and out at Fort Jackson. He is a member of the. Masonic fraternity, has been prominent in the county, and held offices of trust at different times.


Frederick Zeitlow is a native of Prussia, Ger- many. He was born May 20, 1838, and is a son of Godfrey and Frederica Zeitlow. His mother lives with him. Ilis father is buried in Juda, this county. Mr. Zeitlow is the youngest of three children. When twenty-four years of age he came to America, locating in the town of Jefferson, Green Co., Wis. He worked by the month for one summer, then in 1870 he pur- chased 120 acres of land on section 4, from


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Daniel Patton. He now own 158 acres, and is engaged in stock raising and farming. He was married May 20, 1861, to Augusta Smith, daugh- ter of Christian Smith. Her parents died when she was small. The result of this union was seven children - Harmon F., Minnie A., Anna O., Oricka A., William E., John H. and Peter S. They are members of the Evangelical Church. Harmon is married to Lena Schwoen, and re- sides in Sylvester. Minnie is married to Ferdi- nand Matzka, and resides in the town of Jeffer- son.


J. W. Holmes was born Jan. 11, 1850, in Ash- land Co., Ohio. He is the son of David and Mary (Weaver) Holmes, who now live in the town of Jefferson. J. W. Holmes, at the age of sixteen, came to Green county and settled upon section 22, where his parents now reside. He now lives on section 5, of the same town, and owns 230 acres of land. He was married Nov. 17, 1872, to Isabel Chryst, a native of Green county, born in the house in which they now live. They have four children-Jasper E., Leroy E., Clayton O., and John D. Mr. Holmes is engaged in grain and stock raising and is po- litically a democrat. Both he and his wife are members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church.


Abram Worrick was a native of Pennsylva- nia, born in Clinton county Nov. 28, 1817. He is a son of John and Margaret (Kitchen) Wor- rick. He was married in January, 1860, to Mrs. Frees, formerly Margaret Ketner, who was born in Clinton county. She had eleven children by a former husband, all of whom are living- Mary A., Susan M., Catharine, Michael, Jacob, Israel T., Amanda E., William L., Ellen, Abbie M. and Chester M. Mr. and Mrs. Worrick re- mained in Pennsylvania until 1866, when they came to this county and first settled in the town of Cadiz, and lived for one year, then bought a farm on section 35, town of Jefferson, containing eighty acres. He died Ang. 9, 1873, leaving one child-George-who carries on the farm. The widow now owns ninety-one acres, and, with George, is engaged in mixed farming.


Mr. Worrick was a hard-working man, honest in his dealings, and his death was mourned by a large circle of friends. He was buried at Ream Chapel Cemetery, Stephenson Co., Ill.


Robert Beach came to Green county in 1850. He is a native of England, born Oct. 31, 1818, and is the son of George and Fanny (Coy) Beach, both of whom are buried in England. Mr. Beach, Sr., was a farmer, and Robert was reared upon a farm, where he lived until thirty- one years old. He then left his native home and came directly to Monroe, Green connty. He was first employed in working for A. Ludlow. In 1850, with the aid of Mr. Ludlow, he entered forty acres of land on the northwest quarter of section 6, of the town of Monroe, upon which he lived until 1867. He then re- moved to Jefferson, where he has at different times owned considerable land, but at present owns only a small tract, upon which he lives. He sold his last farm to George West. Mr. Beach is in comfortable circumstances, and is apparently enjoying life. He was married, in England, to Mary Ann Hoverton, a native of that country, who died Nov. 15, 1863, in Green county. He afterwards married a Mrs. Ed- wards. Mr. Beach is a member of the republi- can party. Both he and his wife are active members of the M. E. Church, and deeply in- terested in Christian work.


Levi Rodocker, a native of Ohio, was born June 27, 1842. He was reared on a farm until fifteen years d. He then learned the carpen- ter's trade, which he worked at continuously ever since. In 1860 he removed to Indiana, and in 1868 to Green county, locating in the town of Jefferson. He has worked at his trade in Indi- ana, Minnesota and Iowa since coming here to live. Ilis parents were Samuel and Anna (Weaver) Rodocker. His father is buried in Ashland Co., Ohio. His mother lives in Win- field, Kansas. Mr. Rodocker was married March 31, 1876, to Eva Holmes, daughter of David and Mary Holmes, of the town of Jefferson. They were married by 'Squire Patton, of Janes-


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ville. They have had five children, two of whom are living-Curtis E. and David S. Mr. Rodocker is nicely situated in Twin Grove, own- ing one of the nicest houses in the village, also a small place in the town of Clarno.


Abram Benage is from Union Co., Penn., where he was born Oct. 6, 1838. He is a son of Samnel and Eve (Dersham) Benage, both of whom are now dead. In 1841 he went with his parents to Ashland Co., Ohio, and remained until April 20, 1869, when he came to this county and settled on section 36, town of Jefferson, having eighty acres, and in addition ten acres of timber land in Stephenson Co., Ill. He was married in Ohio to Barbara Wise, a danghter of George and Catharine (Kiplinger) Wise, May 12, 1861. They are the parents of four chil- dren-Elmira E., Agnes R., Eva R. and Lilly C. Mr. and Mrs. Benage are members of the Lutheran Church, of which organization he is a deacon. Politically he is a democrat.


William Grenzon, a native of Prussia, was born May 11, 1824. He is a son of William and Frederica (Barwent) Grenzon, who are dead, and buried in Prussia. The subject of this sketch came to this county in 1866, and settled at Spring Grove, where he owned a farm of eighty-six and one-half acres, which he sold, and removed to Jefferson. In 1882 he bought 120 acres of George W. Wells, located on section 28, where he has a fine farm, desirably located, and where he has since resided. He was mar- ried in Prussia, March 11, 1849, to Wilhelmine Wolff. They have five children-William F., Augusta L., Ernest O., Frank L. and Charles F., all of whom were born in Prussia. William F. is married and living south of Juda. Augus- ta L. is married and lives in Spring Grove. Frank is living at home, and is married to Min- nie Moyer. They are members of the Evan- gelieal Church, and Mr. Grenzon and his sons are politically republicans.


W. F. Hartwig is a native of Prussia, born April 4, 1853, and is the son of W. L. and So-


phia (Haberman) Hartwig, who live, at the present time, in Sylvester. They came to Watertown, Wis., when the subject of this sketch was eighteen months old, and removed one year later to Sylvester. He has resided in the county since that time He was engaged in clerking, in Juda and Brodhead, eight years. Hle owned a farm in Sylvester, which he sold, and purchased the place where he now lives, on section 5, of the town of Jefferson. He owns 274 acres of good land. Feb. 11, 1876, he was married to Mary Arnsmeire, a native of Illinois and daughter of Frederick Arnsmeire, now a resident of Spring Grove. 'They have three chil- dren-Elmer E., Ada V. and William H. Mr. Hartwig is a man of education and ability, and belongs to the republican party. He is, with his wife, a member of the M. E. Church.




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