History of northern Wisconsin, containing an account of its settlement, growth, development, and resources; an extensive sketch of its counties, cities, towns and villages, their improvements, industries, manufactories; biographical sketches, portraits of prominent men and early settlers; views of county seats, etc., Part 122

Author: Western historical co., Chicago, pub
Publication date: 1881
Publisher: Chicago, Western historical company
Number of Pages: 1052

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Jerome L. Barker, of the above firm, was born April 3, 1856. Came to Merrillan in 1876, and engaged with Wakefield, Trow & Co. as book- keeper and remained with them five years ; went in partnership with Mr. Davis. Ile is a member of the I. O. O. F., Merrillan Lodge, No. 246. Was married, Dec. 18, 1880, to Miss Sophia Davis. She is a daughter of Mr. N. Davis, his partner in the hotel.

ALBRIDGE EATON, carpenter and builder, Merrillan, was born in New Hampshire, Nov. 3, 1838 ; was in the manufacturing business. In 1863, enlisted in Co. B, 18th N. H. V. I., and served until the close of the war; was in nearly all of the battles of the Potomac, as flag- bearer. In 1865, was mustered out at Concord, N. H., and came West in the Spring and settled at Black River Falls and commenced the man- ufacture of sash and doors, which he continued until 1875, when he moved to Merrillan, his present residence. Mr. Eaton is a member of the Temple of Honor, and was married, in the Fall of 1859, to Miss Al- mira L. Adams, who was born, Nov. 3, 1841, in New Hampshire. They have four children-Charles L,, Nellie J., Emma J. and Johnnie L.

ALBIAN ESTEY, farmer, Sec. 13, P. O. Merrillan, was born in Maine, May 11, 1830; lived in his native State until 1868, engaged in the lumber trade; came West and settled on Green Bay shore, at Pesh- tigo, where he lost all his property in the large fire there, Oct. 8, 1871. After that he removed to St. Cloud, Minn .; in the Spring of 1873 re- turned to Wisconsin and settled in Jackson Co., on the farm where he now is. Owns 160 acres of good farm land, eighty acres being in the town of Al- ma and eighty in Hixton ; raises fine stock. Was married, May 1, 1854, to Miranda Woodworth. She was born in New Brunswick in 1837. They have eight children-William H., Henry, Liely, Viola, Maud, Ben- jamin M., Ethel and one daughter unnamed.

REV. HARRY M. HACKNEY, Merrillan, was born, Aug. 22, 1849, in Oakfield, Perry Co., Ohio ; moved from there to Wisconsin with his parents in 1851, his father being one of the old pioneer ministers of the State ; was a student of the Durand Academy, of the Sparta High School, and also of the Galesville University. He read law with the Hon. G. C. Hazelton, of Boscobel, Wis .; he also attended Madison Law School and practiced law two years at Boscobel. But, feeling it his duty to preach the Gospel, he entered the ministry and was ordained for that work by Bishop Andrews as deacon in 1877, at Eau Claire, Wis., and by Bishop Peck as elder of La Crosse in 1879. His first parish was at Plainfield, Waushara Co., where he remained for three years, and at the end of his appointment there, he removed to Merrillan Junction, where he has since remained. Rev. Hackney was married, April 6, 1871, at Boscobel, to Miss Harriet Muffley. She was born at Fairplay, Wis., Jan. 1I, 1854, by whom he has had two children, one infant son died June 20, 1873, and one daughter now living, Mabel May.

JOHN W. HAMILTON, M. D., druggist, Merrillan, was born in Elmira, N.Y., Oct. 10, 1837, came to Wisconsin in 1848, and settled in Leroy ; was a graduate of Bennett Medical College, at Chicago, in 1869, commencing to practice immediately afterward at Cold Spring. Jefferson Co., where he continued his profession until 1871 ; removed to Merrillon, Jackson Co., and was the first doctor who settled in that town. Started a drug store in 1876 ; was married to his first wife, Miss Olive A. Bailey, January 1, 1858, by whom he has three children living and one dead ; was married the second time, June 10, 1875, to Miss Dora M. Walters, by whom he has one daughter, Vera. He is a member of I. O. O. F., Merrillon Lodge, No. 246, and of the Temple of Honor.

C. H. KETCHUM, farmer and lumberman, was born in Boone Co., N.Y., Jan. 30, 1847; came with his parents to Fond du Lac Co., Wis., in 1855, and from there to moved to New London; remained with his parents until 1872 ; moved to Merrillan, his present home ; is proprietor of the saw mill at Hatfield, and has an interest in about 30,000 acres of farm and timber land. He makes a specialty of blooded stock on his farm, raising some very fine horses, cattle and sheep. Mr. Ketchum was married May 10, 1876, to Miss Jennie Ellis. She was born in Madison, Dane Co., Wis., Dec. 14, 1855. They have two children, Truman H. and Jane.

JAMES L. LOOMIS, Postmaster and dealer in general merchan- dise, Merrillan, was born in Ohio, July 4, 1830; came West in 1854, and settled at Black River Falls, Jackson Co., Wis .; taught school for six terms ; commenced clerking for Ledyard, Farnum & Co., for about three years. The business changed hands three times. In 1859, Mr. Loomis started in business for himself in company with L. G. Merrill, and was burnt out in 1860, at the time of the big fire there, then moved across the street and commencd again. In 1862, sold out to Mer- rill & Cheney, and in the same year began clerking for the same firm, of which he had formerly been a member; remained there until 1866 ; took an interest with Merrill Bros. in a store at Hixton, and continued there until 1870; removed to Merrillan and started a store under the firm name of Merrill & Loomis, continuing the same until Aug. 28, 1879, since which time Mr. Loomis has conducted the business himself. He was married April 6, 1857, to Miss Kate Jean, who was born in In- diana, Dec. 3, 1832. They have one daughter, Imogene; is a mem- ber of the Good Templars and of the Baptist Church at Black River Falls. He has held the office of District Treasurer, since 1870, in Mer- rillan ; was a member of the Western Reserve Eclectic Institute, at Hiram, Ohio, and was a fellow-student there with the late Pres. James A. Garfield.

MARTIN MARTENS, proprietor of Merrillan grist-mill, Merrillan, was born in Germany, Feb. 15, 1844; came to America in 1869, first go- ing to Chicago, and from there to Clinton Co., Iowa, where he remained

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two years, working at his trade, that of miller, having learned it in Ger- many. From Iowa went to La Crosse, Wis., remaining eighteen months, going from there to Jackson County, where he operated a mill for J. W. Cole & Co., of Black River Falls. In the Spring of 1876, he removed to Eau Claire County, where he bought a mill on Fall Creek, and after run- ning it four years, he sold out in November, 1880, and went back to Germany ; returned to America, March, 1881, and bought the mill which he now runs, May 6, ISSI, from Mrs. L. G. Merrill, said mill having a capacity of making 100 barrels of flour per day. Mr. Martens has im- proved his mill and put in new machinery. He is a member of the United Workmen of Fall Creek, and was married in 1872, to Miss Mag- gie Hogge. She was born in Scotland. Their family consists of four children-Robert, Mary, William and Maggie.

GEORGE B. MARVIN, millwright, Merrillan, was born in Mc- Ilenry Co., Ill .. May 17, IS41 ; came to Wisconsin in 1867, and settled in Waupaca County, where he worked at his trade until 1876 ; removed to Merrillan. Mr. Marvin has been in the employ of Trow & Co. as fore- man ; is a member of the I. O. O. F., Merrillan Lodge, No. 246, and has been an active worker in that order ; is a member of Good Tem- plars and of the Temple of Honor ; was married in 1863, to Miss Lizzie Humes. She was born in Canada West, Jan. 16, 1846. They have five children, viz., Henry S., George B., Sarah E., Winnifred E. and Harold. They mourn the loss of one daughter, Minnie A., who died Oct, 3, 1869.

CHARLES MERRILL, saw mill and lumberman, Merrillan, was born in Glenburn, Me., Sept. 4, 1839. Came to Wisconsin in 1859, and settled at Sparta, where he remained until the Spring of 1864, working in the woods during the Winters. Went to Montana at the time of the mining excitement, and followed mining until 1875. Returned to Mer- rillan, where he had an interest in a planing mill with his brother George, which was known as the Geo. Merrill & Co. Planing Mills. Is a member of the A. F. & A. M. order. Was married, March 28, IS78, to Miss Allie Smith. She was born in Columbia County, Wis., in 1855. They have two children, Maud B. and Charles O.

BENJAMIN H. MERRILL, farmer and lumberman, P. O. Mer- rillan, was born in Lincoln, Me., Ang. 8, 1826. Came to Wisconsin in the Fall of 1849, and settled on the east fork of Black River, about fourteen miles above the Falls. He built a saw mill, and also had a supply store. Remained there three years, then removed to Black River Falls, where he started a general merchandise store, in which he con- tinued one year. Returned to Maine, and engaged in lumber business. Sold out in 1854, and came back to Wisconsin ; engaged at farming and lumbering ; built a store at Hixton, Jackson Co., and ran it for five years in connection with his other business. Came to Merrillan in 1870, and started the store where he now is. Mr. Merrill was married to Miss Catherine Riggs, Dec. 2, 1856. She was born in Ohio, May 6, 1835. They have five children - Angelia E. (now Mrs. Dr. E. E. Moore, of Merrillan), Oscar H., Ida B., Mary J. and Charles H. They monrn the loss of a daughter, Carrie M., who died Dec. 30, 1877, aged fifteen years. Mr. Merrill has been a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church for twenty-two years. Is a member of the Temple of Honor, and of I. O. O. F., Merrillon Lodge, No. 246.

JULIUS II. MILLER, wagon and carriage maker, Merrillan, was born in Germany in 1854. Came to America in 1870, and settled in Baltimore, at which place he worked at his trade one year. Came West, and worked eighteen months at Oshkosh, Wis. Started in business for himself in Outagamie County, and continued there for two years, and in IS76, came to Merrillan, where he worked for C. M. Paine & Co. in the lumber business. In 1878, started in his present business. Is a member of I. O. O. F., Merrillan Lodge, No. 246. Was married, Dec. 25, 1880, to Miss Mary Hill. She was born in New York in 1863.

EDWIN E. MOORE, physician, Merrillan, was born in Jefferson County, Wis., Feb. 9, 1855. He received a common school education at Rome, Jefferson Co., and then attended the Milton College. Taught school for two years. Went to the Chicago Medical College, where he graduated March 4, IS7S, and since then has practiced his profession in Merrillan. Was married to Miss Angie E. Merrill, May 1, 1879. She was born Sept. 3, 1856. They have one daughter, Ethel E. Dr. Moore is a member of I. O. O. F., Merrillan Lodge, No. 246, and of the Temple of Honor, and of the Northwestern Medical Association.

ALONZO H. OWEN, farmer, Merrillan, is a native of Canada. Left there in IS4S. and came to Wisconsin, where he worked in a saw mill and at lumbering. in Portage County. Came from there to Mer- rillan, Dec. 11, 1877 ; made it his residence ever since. Enlisted in the late war, in Co. K, 25th Kegt. Wis. Vol. Inf., in August, 1862, and served three years in the Army of Tennessee. Was married in August, 1865, to Miss Mary A. Brahn, who was born in Milwaukee. They have four children-Lettie B., Charles A., Paul W. and Minnie B.

ANSON W. PRINDLE, farm machinery agent and farmer, Mer- rillan, was born in New York State, June 22, 1824. Came to Wisconsin in 1847, and settled in Burlington, Walworth Co., where he taught school until 1856. Removed to Black River Falls, and engaged in the lumber and carpenter business until 1860. Moved on his farm, contain- ing 120 acres, which he still owns. Ilas been the means of introdneing

a great deal of fruit in this part of the country, having written several articles for the press on the subject, " Fruit Raising in the Northwest." He now raises 2,000 pounds of fine grapes per annum on his farm, to- gether with other fruits. Has held several offices in town of Alma, having been one of the Trustees three years, Clerk for one year, and As- sessor for two years, and also Justice of the Peace. Has always been a true Temperance man in every sense of the word. Married, Oct. 19, IS50, to Miss Mary V. Packard, at Burlington, Wis. She was born in Massachusetts, Feb. 11, 1835. They have five children - William A., Luther C., James D., Ella M. and Edward R.

REV. WILLIAM C. ROSS, was born in Glasgow, Scotland, March 15, 1824. His father came with his family to the United States in 1832, and settled at Whiteston, Oneida Co., N. Y. Here our subject received a common and high school education He came West soon after he was licensed to preach, and commenced preaching in Columbia Co., Wis., having joined the Wisconsin Conference, and afterward connected with the West Wisconsin Conference. He was married, Jan. 19, 1848, to Miss Sarah L. Gillett, of Troy, N. Y. They have three children living-Let- tie Agnes, Elma L. and Edwin L. Their son, Nathan C., enlisted first in the 39th Regt. Wis. V .; afterwards in the 48th. He died since the war closed, at the age of twenty-four years. "Elder" Ross spent some time " at the front " caring for the sick and wounded ; also at the Soldier's Home in Milwaukee, all at his own expense.

GEORGE P. ROSSMAN, lawyer, Merrillan. Was born in Wis consin, Aug. 14, 1856, in Sheboygan County. He studied law for eight- een months, and also read law two years under R. J. McBride, at Neills- ville. Mr. Rossman moved to Merrillan, May I, ISSI, and started an office for himself. Is a member of the Royal Arcanum at Neillsville.

A. TUTTLE, Justice of the Peace, Merrillan. Was born in Connec- ticut, Oct. 13, 1815. In 1850, came West and settled at Black River Falls, Jackson Co., in company with James Buchanan, as a clerk, with a stock of general merchandise ; started a store at the Falls, where he re- mained for two years ; went to La Crosse, stayed there one year; re- turned to Black River Falls, where he was married to Mrs. Emeline Goff; she was born in Ohio, in 1822. Mr. Tuttle made his home at the Falls, working in the pineries in Winter, scaling logs, etc., until 1879 ; moved to Merrillan ; held the office of Justice of Peace for two years at Black River Falls, and was elected to that office at Merrillan in the Spring of ISSO. His wife died in January, 1881, by whom he had two children, Katie I. and Albert L.

ALVIN S. TROW, lumber and saw-mill, and farmer. Was born in Walworth Co., Wis., Sept. 15, 1838. First started lumbering in Win- nebago County, where he is still engaged in that and mercantile busi- ness. He is also engaged very extensively in raising cranberries, own- ing between 5,000 and 6.000 acres of cranberry swamp-lands in Winne- bago and Jackson counties. Mr. Trow also owns 5,000 acres of pine- land and 6,000 acres of land in Dakota, under cultivation. At his saw- mill in Merrillan, they manufacture 6,000,000 feet of lumber per annum. He is now Assemblyman from District No. 7. Jackson County, being elected in 18So, and has been Chairman of County Board in Winnehago County. Was largely interested in steamboat business on Fox and Wolf rivers, and was superintendent of Wolf River Transportation Company for three years. He is a member of the A., F. & A. M., Ber- lin Lodge, No. 121, Green Lake Co., and of the I. O. O. F., Rushford Lodge, No. 121.

GEORGE R. WATSON, meat market, of the firm of Lidell & Watson, Merrillan. Was born in Maine, May 8, 1832. Came West in 1859, and settled at Tomah, Wis., where he commenced farming and lumbering. Enlisted in Co. D, 25th Wis. V. I., and served his country three years, and was in all of the principal battles of Mississippi, being drum major of his regiment. After the war, returned to Tomah and faimed until 1875, when he opened a meat market there and ran it until he came to Merrillan. Was married to Miss Amanda F. Gilbert, March 21, 1856 ; she was born in Maine, and died January, 1858. They had one daughter, Idah L., died Sept. 30, ISSO. Mr. Watson was married to his second wife, Miss Charlotte Murdock, July 3, 1859 ; she was born in Massachusetts, May 3, 1840, and by whom he has one son living. named Ora H., and one son who died in 1861.

ASA WOOD, dealer in groceries and provisions. Was born in Ver- mont, Sept. 20, 1816. Came West in 1841, and first settled at Baraboo, Sank Co. Was local preacher of Methodist Episcopal Church fourteen years, and was a member of Rock River Conference. Enlisted in Co. F, 3d Wis. C., in 1861, and served one year, at which time he was obliged to resign his position of first lieutenant, on account of poor health, and return home. In 1868, moved to Lavalle, where he remained one year ; went to Merrillan, engaging in the drug business, his being the first drug store in that town ; remaincd there four years ; went to Montgomery Co., Kansas, for his health, remaining three years, and then returning to Merrillan, Sept. I, ISSO, and commencing in his pres- ent business. Is a member of A., F. & A. M., Baraboo Lodge, also of I. O. O. F., Merrillan Lodge, No. 246, and of the Temple of Honor. Ile was married to his first wife, Miss Jane B. Latta, in 1835, who died at Dodgeville, in IS58. Mrs. Wood had four children, but one is

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living, Edwin E. Mr. Wood was married the second time to Mrs. Adams, of Baraboo, in 1859, and they have three children living-Asa C., Emma H. and Frank H. The second Mrs. Wood died in Kansas, August, 1880.

ALMA CENTER.

This village is on the edge of the vast prairie lands, which are only interrupted as they extend toward the Pacific Ocean by the Rocky Mountains. From Green Bay to Alma was uninterrupted forest, and the line is sharply defined ; on the east, heavy timber, on the west, boundless prairie.

The place was first settled about 1850. At this time, Peter Hall and his brother Thomas (from whom the creek was named), J. M. and E. W. Warren, with E. O. Jones, went into the lumber business, establishing mills with the Wright Brothers. The only avenue to market was the Black River. At first the lumber was hauled there, but the creek was subsequently improved as a highway to the Black.

The village is well situated and in appearance in remark- able contrast, on account of the absence of stumps, with other villages to the east.

Church .- The Methodist Church has had a foothold here for twenty-five years, but the society is just now build- ing a church edifice. Rev. W. P. Hathaway is the pastor.

Schools .- There was formerly a graded school, but the house having burned, two were built, and they are in good condition.

Railroad-Green Bay, Winona & St. Paul ; T. W. Stone, station agent. Amount received for freight forwarded, $1,000 per month ; passenger fares, $50.

Post-office .- L. B. Johnson. Receipts, $30 a month. Population about 300.

Business .- Wheat buyers-Mr. Cargill, with Joe Floren as agent.

Hardware-J. B. Miller & Bros. do an extensive busi- ness.

General merchandise-E. J. Chapman & Co.

Grocery-S. S. Avery.

Harness shop-Miller Bros. Blacksmiths-George Hall, Harry M. Swain. Cabinetmaker-W. Kenson. Wagon shop-H. W. Northrop & Co.

Shoemaker-Ch. Hills.

Drugs and Medicines-F. Raymond.

Hotels .- Warren House-J. M. Warren, proprietor; Winfield Warren, clerk.

Alma Center House-Mr. Miller, Sr., proprietor. Physician .- Dr. L. L. Crawford.

BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES.

MARSHAL J. CHAPMAN, of the firm of E. J. Chapman & Co., dry goods, Alma Center. Was born in Erie Co., Ohio, May 29, IS51. Came with his parents to Irving, Jackson Co., Wis., in the year 1853. Left home at the age of sixteen, and clerked at Sparta for a short time, and then engaged with D. J. Spaulding, of Black River Falls, for whom he clerked three years ; went with his father in the lumber and general merchandise business; remained two years ; in 1879 was traveling agent for E. B. Miller, tea and spice house; had to quit traveling on account of his health, and then went to Dakota and opened a farm with his brother-in-law, which he is still interested in ; returned to Wisconsin, and in 1880 commenced his present business. Was married in 1873, to Ella J. Champlin ; she was born in Vermont, 1853. They have two children, Freddie R. and Paul M.

LEWIS B. JOHNSON, Postmaster, grocery and provision store, Alma Center, was born in Allegany Co., N. Y., Sept. 9, 1839. Came West, with his brother, in 1856, and located at Black River Falls, where he worked at carpentering for one year; then went up the river two miles and built a steam saw mill, which was known as A. M. Josher & Co. Here he remained twelve years ; moved to Merrillan Junction, where he engaged in the mercantile line until 1879; then followed the lumber business until April 1, 1881, when he was appointed Postmaster, under Garfield's administration, and moved to Alma Center. Mr. John- son is a member of I. O. O, F., Merrillan Lodge No. 294.

CHARLES W. KENSON, furniture and undertaker, Alma Center, was born April 4, 1836, in New York State ; came West, with his parents, in 1847, and settled in Dodge Co., Wis., where his father bought a farm of 240 acres. He then came, with his parents, to Jackson County, where he worked on a farm for his father for a time, and afterward for himself. In 1877, started a hardware store at Alma Center, which he sold out to E. A. Miller. In 1877, commenced his present business. Has been a member of Town Board for two terms, on the anti-license ticket.

CAPT. DANIEL MCSWAIN, Sec. 36, P. O. Alma Center, was born in Canada, Oct. 27, ISII. Went across Lake Ontario in an open boat, with his parents, in 1812, and landed at Oak Orchard Creek, in New York State. Settled in Chenango County, and his father enlisted in the war of 1812, under Gen. Scott, and served during the war. Re- mained with his parents uncil 1827 ; started to learn the ship-carpenter's trade, which he followed until 1835; went back to Canada and built a vessel for himself, being captain and owner of the same, which he ran between Buffalo, Port Dover, Kingston and Montreal. In 1850, sold his vessel and built a steamboat, which was the first steamboat run be- tween Brantford and Buffalo. Continued running that until 1853, when, the Buffalo & Lake Huron Railroad being built, interfered so much with his passenger trade that it did not pay him, and he commenced towing scows, etc., which he followed until 1861, at which time he came West and settled in Jackson Co., Wis., on the farm where he now lives. In 1865, went to Cataract and commenced keeping hotel, where he remained until 1866 ; moved to Black River Falls, where he engaged in farm ma- chinery business for C. H. & L. J. McCormick; continued at that one year ; then went into the furniture line until 1868, when his building burned down, and he moved to Wrightsville, on West Wisconsin Rail- road, and built a hotel, which he ran until 1873; returned to his farm in Garden Valley, Jackson Co., Wis., where, as the sailors say, " he is now anchored." Capt. McSwain has always been a strong temperance man.

HARVEY D. McSWAIN, blacksmithing, Alma Center, was born in Winnebago Co., Ill., Jan. 29, 1844; came to Wisconsin in 1867, and settled in Hixton, Jackson Co., where he remained four years ; then re- moved to Clark County, remaining there until 1877, and going to Texas, traveling around and working some at his trade. He then returned to Clark County, and remained there until 1879; moved to Alma Center ; is a member of I. O. O. F. Was married, in 1875, to Miss Eliza Clark, who was born in Dodge Co., Wis., in 1852. Their family consists of two children, Lilian and Orlo.

GEORGE N. MARKS, farmer, Sec. 19, P. O. Alma Center, was born in Buckinghamshire, Eng. ; came to America, with his parents, in 1850. Stayed in New York State four years ; came to Wisconsin, and set- tled ou the farm where he now lives ; owns 166 acres of good farm land. Was married to his first wife, Miss Mary E. Fish, in 1860 ; she was born in McHenry Co., Ill., May 3, 1840, and by whom he has two children, Frank E. and Lu Edna. Mrs. Marks died Oct. 26, 1878. Was married to his second wife, Miss Emma Stockwell, August, 1879 ; she was born in Jackson Co., Wis., in 1861.

ADISON W. MERRILL, P. O. Alma Center, was born in Lowell, Mass., in May, 1842 ; came, with his parents, to Green County, where he lived until 1862 ; entered in war, Co. H. 18th Wis. Regt. I., and served for three years. Was with Sherman on his march to the sea ; was in all of the principal battles of the Mississippi. Returned to Wisconsin in 1865 ; settled in Jackson County, on the farm where he now lives. Was married, in April, 1869, to Miss Nancy Morrill; she is a native of Maine. They have three children, Nathan H., Jennie A. and Agnes J.

J. B. MILLER & BRO., hardware, paints, oils, and grain buyers, Alma Center. J. B. Miller, of the above named firm, was born in Chautauqua Co., N. Y., Aug. 12, 1846; commenced business with a very small stock of hardware, at Alma Center, in 1873. A. E. was born in McHenry Co., Ill, July 18th, 1856. Came to Alma Center in 1877 and was taken in as a partner. They have kept adding to their stock and now have the largest and best in Jackson County. Both belong to the I. O. O. F., Alma Center Lodge, No. 294. J. B. is a member of the A. F. & A. M.

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Author: Western historical co., Chicago, pub Publication date: 1881 Publisher: Chicago, Western historical company Number of Pages: 1052

Author: Western historical co., Chicago, pub
Publication date: 1881
Publisher: Chicago, Western historical company
Number of Pages: 1052