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HENRY H. PHOENIX, farmer, See. 31; P. O. Whitewater: is the son of William and Susan Phoenix, and was born in Ontario Co., N. Y., April 16, 1819. He came to Walworth Co .. Wis,, with his parents, arriving in what is now Delavan. Sept. 26, 1836. That town boasted only one settler at that date, a man by the name of Perkins, who lived in a rude log shanty on the north side of Turtle Creek. Mr. Phoenix, then a lad of 17 years, assisted in getting out the timbers for the first mills built in the town, and, in fact, for the first regular buildings. During the next few years, he assisted his father in opening up a farm and establishing a home. He then traveled through the north and eastern parts of the Territory, then a wilderness, visiting the sites of Watertown, Waupun. Fond du Lac and many other places, whose whole claim to towns consisted of from one to three log buildings. The years 1841, 1842 and 1843 he spent in Manitowoc; lived in Packwankee from 1852 to 1857, when he moved to his present home in Whitewater. He was married, at Utter's Corners (the southwest corner of Whitewater), Oet. 20, 1842, to Harriet R., danghter of Joseph and Elizabeth Utter. Mrs. Phoenix was born in Bradford Co., Penn. They have six children-four sous and two daughters -- John W., James, Samuel A., Susan E .. Sarah E. and William C. The eldest, John W., married Amelia Inger- soll: James married Lina Richards; Samuel A. married May Wilson; these three brothers live at or near Emmetsburg. Iowa; Susan E. is the wife of James Blount, of Kossuth, Iowa; Sarah E. is now Mrs. A. Wilson, of Richmond; William C. is at home.
ASAPH PRATT, father of Freeman L., came to Whitewater from Madison Co., N. Y .. in 1839. His family comprised a wife and eight children. He purchased a large tract of land in the town of Whitewater. He built the flouring-mill now owned by Mr. John Lean, situated just south of the village. He was a man of culture, and enjoyed the highest respect and warm regard of his fellow-townsmen. His death occurred in 1844.
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FREEMAN L. PRATT, deceased, was born in Eaton, Madison Co., N. Y., July 31, 1814; was the son of Asaph and Hannah Pratt. When he was 5 years of age, his family moved to Stockbridge, of the same county, where he grew to manhood in the healthful atmosphere of a farm. He was married, at Smithfield. Madison Co., N. Y., March 24, 1836, to Miss Melinda Mack, daughter of Levi and Catharine De Mott Mack. The following year, 1837, Mr. Pratt and family in company with his brother Norman and family, emigrated to Wisconsin Territory and made their home on the present site of Whitewater. These were the first families to estab. lish themselves at this place. The Pratt brothers built the first log house. There was one shanty in the town when they came, which was occupied by a party of bachelors, consisting of Charles Hamilton, Dr. Brewer, William Birge, Leander Birge and others. Mr. Pratt built the first log house in the town -- in fact, the only other habitation there was the shanty above men- tioned. For the next three years, he was engaged in farming. In 1840, he purchased the Pow- ers House, which he re-named the Whitewater House, and engaged in hotel-keeping, still retain- ing his farm. In 1845, he sold the hotel to Warner Earl, and resumed farming, which he con tinued until 1873, when, on the account of failing health, he retired from active business. His death occurred Feb. 18, 1880. His family consists of wife and four children, two sons and daughters-Morgante, married Anna Colton, and resides in Baraboo; Katie E. died when 5 years of age: Luella J .. when 7 years of age: William H. resides in Whitewater with his mother. Mr. Pratt never sought political distinction, but rather enjoyed a quiet, peaceful life in the circle of his family and friends, and among whom his lot was cast. An upright, honor- able man, of warm sympathies and generous nature, he may well be elaimed among the worthy pioneers of Walworth County.
CAPT. EDWARD S. REDINGTON, dealer in hay, produce and stock, was born in Mon- treal, Canada, Nov. 1, 1820, during a temporary residence of his parents in that city. His parents wero New England people, and his grandfather on his father's side was a soldier of the Rovolution. In early childhood, he accompanied his parents to St. Lawrence Co., N. Y., where he was brought up a farmer and hunberman. In 1847, he came to Wisconsin and located in Cold Spring, Jefferson Co. In the spring of 1850, he joined a party bound for the gold fields of California, by the way of the plains. He drove a four-horse toam from Whitewater to Cali- fornia. In the winter of 1851, he returned to Wisconsin, and was married, the following Feb- ruary, 1852, in Cold Springs, to Mrs. Mary A. Brink, daughter of William Greenleaf. Mrs. Red- ington was born in the State of Now York. They have four children, one son and three daugh- ters-William R., who married Louisa Renwick, at Holyoke, Mass., where he now resides; Lillie C., now the wife of Prof. J. H. Chamberlin, of Marietta College, Ohio; Etta J. and Sarah B. Mr. Redingion moved to Whitewater, Wis., in 1853, and then made another trip to California overland, with a four-horse team, making the second team of the kind that he drove over that route without losing an animal. His last trip he was only gone ten months, and returned to Whitewater January, 1854. He engaged in farming, and followed that business a few years, and then engaged in the produce business. August, 1862, he recruited a company for the 28th W. V. I. in the late war; was commissioned Captain. He was at the battle of Helena, Ark., July 4, 1863; took part in the Yazoo Pass expedition; was detailed with his company by Gen. Steel to act as pioneers for the Army of Arkansas. In the march from Helena to Little Rock, after the capture of the latter place, he received orders to organize a pioneer corps for the department, and remained in command of the same until the Mobile expedition was planned, when he was ordered to join his regiment and command his company through that campaign. After the surrender of Mobile, he was ordered to Texas in command of pioneer corps; was mus- tered out at Brownsville. Texas, and returned to Madison, Wis., Sept. 16. 1865. On his return from the army, he resumed farming and engaged in the produce business at Whitewater, which he has continued to this date.
E. M. RICE, farmer, Sec. 5; P. O. Whitewater; was born in Bridgeport, Addison Co., Vt .. Feb. 13, 1817; is the son of Jonas and Hannah (Hemenway) Rice: was married, Dec. 24, 1840. in his native town, to Miss Laura E. Wicker, daughter of Ira Wicker. Mrs. Rice was born in the same town as her husband. In June, 1841. they emigrated to Wisconsin, and located on Sec. 5. Richmond, Walworth Co., where they had a farm of 160 acres. Mr. Rice was elected Superintendent of the Poor of Walworth County in 1856, and served six years. Mr.
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and Mrs. Rice have been members of the Congregational Church since 1841. Mr. Rice was elected Deacon of the Richmond Congregational Church, and served fifteen years. They have two daughters-Mary B. and Ada E. The elder, Mary B., is the wife of Edward Weed, of Minnesota. The younger, Ada E., is now Mrs. Levi A. Nichols, of Linn, Walworth Co., Wis. Mr. Rice and family moved to Whitewater in 1867, where they have since resided.
S. S. ROCKWOOD is a teacher by profession, but at this writing is editing the Whitewater Register. He is a native of Frankfort. Herkimer Co., N. Y .: is the son of S. M. and Catharine Root Rockwood: was born Dec. 21, 1837. When 4 years of age, in 1841, he accompanied his parents to Wisconsin and settled in La Fayette, Walworth Co. He was educated in the Milton Academy and at the State University at Madison. Before completing his course in the uni- versity, he enlisted in the 13th W. V. I .. Co. E. August, 1861, and was commissioned Second Lieutenant before leaving the State. Nine months later, he was appointed Commissary of Sub- sistence, with rank of Captain, and served in that capacity till the close of the war, just previous to which time he was brevetted Major for meritorious service, and was mustered ont in October, 1865. During his enlistment, he served in the Army of the Tennessee as a general staff officer, and was at one time for three months Acting Chief Commissary of the 13th Army Corps. While in discharge of his duty, he made many trips up and down the Mississippi, and, though often in danger of fire from masked batteries, he escaped without injury. On his return from the army, he engaged in business in Chicago as a produce commission merchant, and was for three years a member of the Board of Trade. He next spent two and a half years as a Professor of Mathematics in Milton College, Milton, Wis., and subsequently was engaged for many years as Professor of Mathematics in the State Normal School at Whitewater. He has also served one year as Assistant State Superintendent of Public Instruction, under William C. Whitford. His long experience as a teacher and well-known scholarship have given him a prominent position among the leading educational men of the State. He was married. March 23, 1859, in Milton, Wis., to Miss Flora A. Hawley, daughter of A. L. H Hawley. Mrs. Rockwood was born in Essex, Vt. They have two sons- - S. Hawley and George H.
E. S. ROSWELL, farmer, Sec. 22; P. O. Whitewater; he has 160 acres of land, and half- interest in the cheese factory, and also in the house. He was born in Norway June 24, 1816; is the son of Solwee and Carrie Gunderson Roswell: came to America in 1843, and settled in Ashippun, Dodge Co., Wis., where he lived one year. He then went to Milwaukee, where he learned the carpenter's trade. He was married in Milwaukee, in 1847, to Miss Paulina, daugh- ter of P. Paulson. In 1849, he went to California; in 1850, returned to Wisconsin, bought a farm of 200 acres of land in Ashippun, and also opened a country store in 1851, and took his wife to California for her health; the journey was fruitless; his wife died the following year, 1852. Mr. Roswell returned to Wisconsin, and he and his brothers bought a farm containing 320 acres of land in the town of Raymond. Racine Co. He lived one year there, and was mar- ried again, Aug. 20, 1854. to Miss Engber Claven, daughter of Igel Claven, then moved back to Ashippun. in his old place, in 1855. He lived here seventeen years, and had seven daughters and three sons-Edman, Paulina, Carrie, Henry, Annie, Ida, Hilda, Gustava, Dena. Emma. The latter died aged 7 years; Paulina is now married to Mr. Elias Johnson, of Milwaukee. He then sold in Ashippun and moved to the town of Whitewater, Walworth Co., Wis., in 1872. Mr. Roswell has never aspired to public office, but has always taken a warm interest in public affairs. It was through his good judgment and determined energy, while acting as Road Com- missioner, that gravel was first used in his road district. The greatly improved condition of roads in his portion of the town is owing to his efforts and example.
ALBERT SALISBURY, Conductor of Institutes, and Professor of History and Political Economy in the Whitewater State Normal School. He was born in Lima, Rock Co .. Wis., Jan. 24, 1843: is the son of Oliver and Emily Salisbury; was educated at Milton College, Milton, Wis .: graduated in 1870; has served three years as the Principal of the public schools of Brod- head, Wis., and nine years in his present position in the State Normal School, commencing March 1, 1873. Mr. Salisbury is a soldier of the late war. He enlisted. in December, 1863, in Co. H, 13th W. V. I., and served two years. During a portion of his term of service, he was detailed as military Postmaster at New Orleans, and mail agent for Texas. He was married, in November, 1866, in Sullivan, Jefferson Co., Wis., to Miss Abba A. Maxson, daughter of Dr.
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John Maxson. Mrs. Salisbury was born in Allegany Co., N. Y. She died May 25, 1881, leaving four children, three daughters and a son-L. Gertrude, Oliver M., Grace E., Abba W. Mr. Salisbury's people were among the very earliest pioneers of Lima. The subject of this sketch is the oldest white person born in that town.
ANSIL SALISBURY, retired farmer, was born in Cortland Co., N. Y., town of Cincin- natus, May 15, 1809. He was brought up a farmer by his parents, Silas and Lydia (Dodge) Salisbury. In May, 1837. he came to Spring Prairie, Walworth Co., Wis. He purchased a claim on the site where Vienna now stands, which he sold soon after, and, at the land sales of February. 1839, he bought another claim, and purchased of the Government 160 acres in another part of the town. He was married, in Michigan, in 1843, to Olive Dame, daughter of Joseph Dame. They had seven children-four sons and three daughters; the two eldest were twins -Egbert and Eddie; Eddie died when 13 years of age; Egbert married Jane Galbrath and lives in Iowa; the next younger, Scott, married Mary Earl, and is employed as freight agent at Whitewater; the eldest daughter, Stella, is now Mrs. Clarence J. Partridge. of Whitewater; the second daughter. Effie, is Mrs. Mannering De Wolf, also of this place; Willard is a clerk in the Whitewater Post Office; Jessie, the youngest, resides with her parents. In 1846, Mr. Salisbury moved to Lima, Rock Co., where he was engaged in farming till 1854. when he moved to White- water, where he had a farm of 80 acres lying in the village limits. About 1860, he purchased the Branch Mills, near Whitewater, which he owned six years, and then sold to T. Vincint. Mr. Salisbury is a large property owner of Whitewater. He has recently built a fine brick block, fronting on First and Center streets.
NELSON SALISBURY, deceased, was born in Marathon, Cortland Co .. N. Y., Jan. 1, 1813. He was married, in his native county, in 1841, to Miss Esther Cravath, daughter of Prosper and Marian Cravath. They had one child, a daughter- Helen- now the wife of Mr. L L. Clark, Principal of the Whitewater Schools. In 1839. Mr. Salisbury came to Wisconsin and selected a farm in Lima, Rock Co .; returned to New York, and, in 1841, emigrated to his new home in Wisconsin. A few years later, he bought the farm now owned by Capt. Ellingwood, in the same town, where he pursued the occupation of farmer, working with well-directed energy, which was crowned with merited success. In 1845. he lost his wife, who died April 18. In 1856, he sold out and moved to the village of Whitewater, and engaged in the lumber business. Some time later. he became interested in banking, and for several years was Cashier. He was married again, in January, 1860. to Mrs. Julia Hemengway, widow of Henry C. Hemengway and daughter of Josiah Whiting. Mrs. Salisbury was born in New Marl- borough, Berkeshire, Mass. For the last ten years of his life, Mr. Salisbury was engaged in building several fine residences, including those now owned by Mr. L. A. Winchester, Mrs. Sanger Marsh and Mrs. Salisbury. His death occurred in September, 1880. He is spoken of by his old neighbors as a man of industrious and systematic habits, possessed of superior intel- ligence and strict integrity. He was justly classed among the most reliable of the business men of Whitewater.
DR. STEPHEN SAXE, dental surgeon, was born in Greene Co., N. Y., March 30, 1834. He is the son of C. F. and Rebecca Saxe. In 1844, he moved with his parents to Lima, Rock Co., Wis .; was brought up on a farm, receiving his education in the common schools and at Milton Academy, now Milton College; was engaged in teaching several years; was engaged in farming in Lima until 1871. About 1874, he moved to Whitewater and began the study of dentistry with Dr. Greenman. In 1878, he opened a set of dental rooms on First street, and, later bought out the office formerly used by Dr. Greenman, where he has since operated success- fully. He was married, in Underhill, Chittenden Co .. Vt., Oct. 8, 1857, to Miss Fanny M. Woodruff, daughter of Eli Woodruff. They have two children-Homer S. and Mary R. The son is the local reporter for the Daily Beloit Outlook.
LUCIUS W. SEVERANCE, marble dealer. He was born in Essex, Essex Co., N. Y., Dec. 23, 1824; is the son of Samuel Severance. When 20 years of age, he went to Manchester, Mass., where he learned the machinist's trade, at which he worked as an operator of machinery, being employed in one mill at Manchester seventeen years. He was married, May 22, 1851, in Willsboro, Essex Co., N. Y., to Miss Lucretia M., daughter of David Hayward. Mrs. Sever- ance was born in Essex, N. Y. Mr. Severance continued his residence at Manchester, where his
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two children were born-Charles L., born April 28, 1852; and Frank H., born Nov. 28, 1856; Charles L. was educated at Beloit College, Wisconsin; studied medicine, and attended two courses of lectures at the Hahnemann Medical College of Chicago. He was a young man of rare promise, but was eut off at the opening of his career. His death occurred while in his 20th year. The younger brother, Frank H., is a graduate of Cornell University, Ithaca, N. Y., tak- ing a regular scientifie course. He is now engaged as night editor of the Buffalo Express. In May, 1862, Mr. Severance emigrated to Wisconsin and located at Whitewater, Walworth Co., where he continues to reside to this date. On coming to Whitewater, he engaged with Mr. S. D. Wright in the marble business; continued for one year, then worked at his trade until 1876, when he went into partnership with S. C. Haskell in the marble business again; this connection lasted until March, 1882; the firm is now Severance & Steel, manufacturing the finest of mon- uments from the best foreign and American marble, and of Scotch and native granite.
R. C. SHEPARD, agent United States Express Company; has been in employ of the com- pany eleven years. The subject of this sketeh was born in Knoxboro, Oneida Co., N. Y., May 11, 1840; is the son of Joseph and Phebe Shepard; came to Whitewater in the spring of 1856; was with D. S. Cook twelve years, as salesman. In the fall of 1870, he entered the service of the United States Express Company, and, Nov. 1, 1871, he was appointed agent, and has held that position to this date-1882. He was married. in Lima, Rock Co., Oct. 15, 1867, to Miss Angusta M. Baker, daughter of Harvey Baker. Mrs. Shepard was born in the State of New York. They have one child-Frank R.
ANDREW W. SHERMAN, farmer, Sec. 31; P. O. Whitewater; has 34 aeres of land: his wife has 50 acres making in all 84 aeres, formerly belonging to the Utter estates; was born in Homer, Cortland Co., N. Y., Oct. 17, 1829; is the son of Erastus and Rhoda T. Bostwick Sherman; was brought up a farmer, and, in May, 1844, came to Whitewater, Wis., with his parents. He was married, Nov. 13, 1871, in Lima, Rock Co., Wis., to Mrs. Sally S. Rock- well, widow of Eurotes Roekwell, and daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth Utter. Mrs. Sherman was born in Genesee Co., N. Y. She had three children by her former marriage; the eldest one, H. M. Rockwell, died; the other two, twins, Henry Edwin and Harriet Ellen, are still living; the son married Rachel M. Yonker, of Green Lake Co., Wis. ; Harriet Ellen is the wife of James Chapel, of Green Lake Co., Wis. Erastus Sherman, deceased, was born in Saratoga Co., N. Y .. Aug. 23, 1798. He was brought up a farmer, and moved to Cortland County. He was married, at Charlton, Saratoga Co., Oet. 15, 1818, to Miss Rhoda T. Bostwick. They had seven children, five of whom are living-Louisa is Mrs. JJ. L. Blunt; Harriet was the wife of James L. Hull, and died aged 32 years: Andrew (see sketch); Selina; Mary C. is Mrs. Ben Dond. of Whitewater; Curtis H. married Harriet E. Hull, and lives in the town of Whitewater. The subject of this sketch moved to Whitewater. Wis., in May, 1844, and was engaged in farm- ing until the time of his death, which occurred June 22, 1866. Mrs. Sherman was born May 21, 1802, and died June 6, 1870.
JAMES SMITH, farmer. See. 33; P. O. Whitewater; has 240 acres of land. He was born in Verona. Oneida Co., N. Y., Dec. 2, 1824; is the son of Nathaniel C. and Susan Hul- bert Smith; was brought up a farmer, and emigrated to Wisconsin with his parents in June, 1845; made his home with his father. on Sec. 3, Richmond, till he was married. Dee. 25, 185], in Sugar Creek, to Miss Emeline, daughter of Thomas Hemsley. Mrs. H. was born in Mid- dlefield, Mass. After his marriage, Mr. Smith established himself on Sec. 34, Whitewater. In the fall of 1881, they moved to their present home, on Sec. 33. They have had eight children, five of whom are living-James E. was born Nov. 28, 1852, died Sept. 7. 1864; Charles E .. born Oct. 28, 1854, died Oct. 10, 1864: Susan E., born Feb. 24, 1857, now Mrs. S. Taft, Whitewater: Emma G., born Sept. 2. 1860, and died April 16, 1873: Olin N .. born Dee. 22, 1862; Alvin E., born Dee. 25, 1866: Mary E., born Dec. 17, 1870; Clara E .. born Sept. 2, 1876.
J. TAYLOR SMITH, watch-maker and jeweler, established business in Whitewater in February, 1851. He is the son of John and Kittie Smith: was born in Ashton-under-Lyne, England, Sept. 2, 1827; served four years in learning the watch-maker and jeweler's trade in Manchester, and worked at it three years in Liverpool. In 1848, he emigrated to the United States and settled on a farm near Milton, Rock Co., Wis. Three years of farming satisfied his
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ambition in that direction. He then came to Whitewater, where he worked for a short time as journeyman at his trade, and then a small shop in his line, which he carried on for two years. He then traveled in the South awhile, and in 1853 returned to England, with the intention of going into business in Liverpool, but, failing to arrange matters to his satisfaction, he changed his plans; was married, May 25, 1853, at the cathedral and parish church of Manchester, by the Rev. R. Remington, M. A., to Isabella Calvert, daughter of Thomas Calvert. Mrs. Smith was born in England. Immediately after their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Smith came to America, and directly to Whitewater, Wis., where Mr. Smith engaged in business, which he has mate- rially increased, and continued to this date. Mr. and Mrs. Smith were blessed with three sons. The oldest, Alfred C., married Libbie Loveland, July, 1881, and resides in Boston, Mass., where he is in charge of the office of the Waltham Watch Company; his second son, George C., is traveling for the same company, and is now in New Mexico. The youngest son, Sidney C., is in the Chicago office of the same company. Mr. Smith has never been an aspirant for public office, but has held the position of Village Treasurer two terms. He is thoroughly imbned with American ideas, sympathies and prejudices, and is to all intents and purposes an American.
LEONARD C. SMITH, of the firm of D. L. Fairchild & Co .. undertakers, and dealers in furniture, was born in Orwell, Rutland Co., Vt., Oct. 9, 1825; is the son of Caleb and Abigail Pierce Smith: was brought up a farmer; was married, Oct. 24, 1848, in his native town, to Miss Amanda M. Herbert, danghter of Reuben Herbert. Mrs. Smith is also a native of Orwell, Vt. In October, 1856, Mr. Smith emigrated to Wisconsin and located in Whitewater, where he has since resided. They have no children of their own, but have brought up a nephew of Mrs. Smith's-George L. Teeple-whom they regard as a son. On coming to Wisconsin, Mr. Smith, in company with Mr. A. F. Knox, engaged in the importation of fine-wool American Merino sheep, bringing them from Vermont. They intoduced over one thousand blooded sheep into this section of the State, one lot of fifty-three costing $6,500. Though not the very first to bring in fine-wool sheep to this section, they were among the earliest to materially aid in improving the breed of sheep in Wisconsin. Mr. Smith spent ten years at this business and farming; was a partner in the Whitewater Cutter Works during 1877, 1878 and 1879; July, 1881, joined Mr. Fairchild in the present business.
WALLACE E. SPOONER, grocer, was born in Monkton, Addison Co., Vt., Feb. 22, 1845; is the son of Truman B. and Electa Spooner; when 3 years of age, accompanied his parents to Norfolk, St. Lawrence Co., N. Y., and from there to Elkhorn, Walworth Co., Wis., in August, 1853. Here he passed ten years of his boyhood and school life, and, in 1863, moved to White- water and completed his schooling in the public schools of that town. He was initiated into the mercantile business in the store of Mr. N. A. Spooner, a consin of his father's, where he spent three years. He then engaged in the grocery business in company with his father, on the corner of Second and Center streets. In September. ISSO, he purchased his father's inter- est, and has since conducted the business alone. In April. 1881. he started a second store in the same line, situated a few doors west of the old stand. Mr. Spooner has two well-stocked stores in the line of groceries, provisions, crockery and glassware, and has an extensive and increasing trade.
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