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 99

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

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JOHN TEBO, manufacturer and dealer in boots and shoes, was born in Lower Canada, April 26, 1828. Removed to Jefferson Co., N. Y., where he resided for twenty years prior to coming to Pleasant Prairie, town of Lincoln, Adams Co., Wis., May 3, 1863. Engaged in farming until 1870, then went to Packwankee, Marquette Co., where he was en- gaged in hotel business for four years. In the Spring of 1874, he came to Augusta. Engaged in boot and shoe business for himself in the Spring of 1877. Mr. Teb > enlisted, Dec. 8, 1864, in Company B, 44th Wis. V. I. Served until June, 1865. He is a member of I. O. O. F., and Temple of Honor. He was married at Three Mile Bay, Jefferson Co., N. Y., April 30, 1849, to Helen Hutchinson, a native of the State of New York. They have seven children-Charles, Addie, Irvine B., Emma, Jennie, Willie M. and Archie M.

THOMAS C. WALLER, wagon manufacturer, was born in Upper Canada, Ang. 20, 1851. Came to Fall Creek, Eau Claire Co., Wis., in 1872. Worked on a farm two Summers, one Winter in the pineries, and in the Fall of 1873 he came to Augusta and engaged in his present busi- ness, which he has continued since that time. Mr. Waller also owns a farm in the town of Lincoln, in this county. He was married in Au- gusta. Nov. S, 1875, to Minnie Leidiger. She is a native of Wisconsin. They have two children, Charles S. and Clara L.

MRS. CELIA WARD, millinery and dress goods, Augusta, was born in Whitewater, only daughter of Albert Woodbury, mechanic. Went to Piover, Portage Co., at the age of seven years, and was married there, Dec. 25, 1865, to Edwin Ward. He died in October, 1877, at Stevens Point. She came to Augusta in 1879, in July, and in January, ISSo, commenced present business. There are four persons employed in the establishment. She has two children, Edwin Charles and Fred E.

WILLIAM H. WATERBURY, merchant and postmaster, was born in Massena, St. Lawrence Co., N. Y., April 12, 1830. That was his home until he came to Wisconsin, in May, 1850. Lived in Jefferson County about two years, then went to California, where he was engaged in mining, merchandising, etc., for seven years. Then returned to Jef- ferson County, and after another year's residence there, he came to Eau Claire County, and has residedI in Augusta and this vicinity ever since. Since coming to this village to live, he has been carrying on mercantile business, besides dealing in produce and farm machinery, and also lum- bering and farming to some extent. For the last ten years he has held the office of Postmaster here, and he has been a member of the School Board for many years. He was married in Aztalan, Jefferson Co., Wis., Oct. 15. 1856, to Miss Avis White, a native of Indianapolis, Indiana. They have nine children living-Louisa M., Killissa B., Avis A., Jesse- mine. Levi P., Frank, Ruth, Henry H. and an infant son. Lost one son, Charles S., who died in May, 1863, aged three and one half years.

IIENRY WATENFULL, carpenter and builder, Angusta, was born in Milwaukee, in 1852. Moved to Fairchild, Wis., 'with parents, and learned wagon trade at Humbird, where he was employed some four years, and afterward at ;Fairchild and other places. Came to Augusta and was married, in the Fall of 1878, to Hattie Lambert, who was born in Germany. They have two children, Frederick and Sophia.

THOMAS E. WILLIAMS, Principal of Augusta Public School, was born in Mayville, Dodge Co., Wis., March 23, 1849. IIe is a son of G. W. William., who moved with his family to Portland, Dodge Co., in 1853. Three years later, they removed to Plainville, Adams Co., where they remained until 1863. Then located in Eau Claire, where the subject of this sketch remained until the Spring of 1873, when he first came to Augusta. lle was principal of the school here until the Fall of 1876. Then, for one year, again resided in Ean Claire. Then returned to Angusta and resumed his former position, and has remained in it ever since, lle was educated in the east side graded school of Eau Claire and Cornell College, of Ithaca, N. V. Mr. Williams was mar- ried in Eau Claire, Aug. 2, 1873, to Alida J. Kemp. Mr. W. is a mem- ber of the A. F. & A. M., Temple of Honor and Good Templar so- cieties.

L. L. WILLIAMS, merchant, was born in Kirtland, Lake Co., Ohio, March 14, 1843. That was his home until he came to Augusta, Wis., in May, 1869. Ile first engaged in book and stationery business here, in partnership with his brother, O. A. Williams, in the Spring of 1870, They ad le l a jewelry stock to their business in the Spring of 1874. In 1975. they erected their brick store. In October, 1879, L. L. Williams par chased his brother's interest in the business, and early in 1881, he a'I led a stock of dry goods and groceries to his former business. He has also been quite an extensive dealer in fruit. He has been agent of

the American Express Co. since Aug. 25, 1876. He has been a member of the County Board since 1877, and is now serving his fourth year as Town Treasurer. He was married in Chardon, Geanga Co., Ohio, Feb. 21, 1865, to Elvira A. Searl. She was born in LeRoy, Lake Co., Ohio. They have two children, Dorliska N. and Albert L. Lost one daugh- ter, Sadie M., who died in August. 1877, aged three and one half years. Mr. Williams is a member of I. O. O. F., Temple of Honor and Good Templars societies.

JOSEPH C. ZIMMERMAN, barber, was born in Switzerland, Nov. 22, 1846. He is a son of Joseph and Agnes (Darms) Zimmerman, who came with their family to Honey Creek, Sank Co., Wis., when Joseph was an infant of only eleven months. They lived in Sank County four years, then removed to La Crosse County, being among the pioneers of that locality. Joseph went to Minnesota in 1865. A year later he en- tered the 4th Regular Infantry, U. S. Army, as musician. Served three years, being stationed at Ft. Laramie considerable of the time, also at Ft. Sedgwick for awhile. In 1870, he returned to Wisconsin, and re- sided at Tomah until 1871, when he came to Augusta. He has worked at his present business for twelve years. He was married at Osseo, Wis., in September, 1875, to Nettie Day. She was born in Massena, St. Lawrence Co., N. Y. They have one child, Agnes M., born Aug. 23, 1876.

FALL CREEK

Is a smart little place of nearly 200 inhabitants, situated on Chicago, St. Paul & Minneapolis Railroad at the cross- ing of Fall Creek, and ten miles from Eau Claire. Bartz Bros. & Zemple, J. Jacobson & Co., have large general stores. Cargall & Van Valkenburgh, Semmermeyer & Si- dell are grain dealers. C. J. Lessnor & Bro. and August Seigler deal in hardware. Julius Kaplin in boots and shoes. William Nierbuhr in furniture. Mrs. Otto in millinery. Gottleib Stolp grocer, and Ernst Brunski in harness. Thiel & E. Gessner have a saw mill, and John G. Miller a grist mill. Albert Lidigin and Frederick Voechting have each wagon-making shops, and E. R. Cone, J. W. Dagner and E. Zenke, have blacksmith shops. H. Mettelstadt con- ducts the hotel and William Stolp and Henry Tarber have hotels and saloons combined. Ed. Wise and Kapplin & Henning have saloons. Thiel S. Gessner deals in agricul- tural implements.

The surrounding country being very productive gives good support to the business interests of the place.

BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES.

EDWARD R. CONE, blacksmith, came to Wisconsin in 1866; Io- cated at Eau Claire for three years, employed in the woods ; came to Fall Creek in 1869, farmed and in the woods for a year, then at Angus- ta, employed in woods, and carried on a blacksmith shop for three years. Returned to Fall Creek in 1875, and has been at present business since. Was born in Clinton Co., N. Y., in 1844 ; married in Augusta, Aug. 6, 1870, to Mary Jane Miller, born in Pennsylvania. They have three children-Ernest E., Manly M. and Emma A.

GUS E. BARTZ, of Bartz Bros. & Zempel, dealers in general mer- chandise. Came to Wisconsin in 1855; resided with his parents in Marquette for six years ; came to Fall Creek in 1861 ; farmed with his father for nine years, then farmed on his own account for five years. Commenced business July 1, 1876, in company with Aug. Bartz and D. N. Zempel, and has continued since. Was Town Treasurer for 1877 and 1878, and Overseer of Highways for three years. Was born in Prussia, March 17, 1846 ; came to America in 1855. Was married in Fall Creek, Dec. 25, 1873, to Augusta Zemple. They have three chil- dren-Alma, Agnes and one infant.

J. W. DAGNER, blacksmith, Fall Creek. Came to Wisconsin in 1868. Located ar Ripon for a short time and then at Augusta, Wis., for seven years, working at frade. Came to Fall Creek in 1876, and been in present business since. Born in Prussia, Jan. 5, 1837. Came to America in July, 1868. Married, in Augusta, Nov. 28, 1869, to Wil- heminia Redshley, born in Germany. They have five children-Hulda, Emil, Paulina, Herman and Gustave.

EDWARD GESSNER, Postmaster and express agent, dealer in agricultural implements, etc. Came to Wisconsin in 1850; located near Milwaukee, with parents, farming for over two years, then in Dane County three years ; then went to Pepin County, farmed for six months ; then engaged as millwright, carpenter, etc., for eighteen months, Went to Eau Claire in 1857; was contracting builder there for ten years. Came to Fall Creek in 1867, and built and run a saw-mill, up to 1871. Was appointed Postmaster in IS71, and also commenced his present husi-

ness. Was station master of W. W. Railroad from 1874 to 1878, and express agent since 1876. Has also been a member of Thiel & Gessner,

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HISTORY OF EAU CLAIRE COUNTY.

dealers in agricultural implements since the Spring of 1881. Was Town Supervisor for one year, and for four years was Town Treasurer. Was Justice of the Peace from 1878 to 1880, and was re-elected in 1881 ; has been Notary Public. Was born in Prussia, in 1837 ; came to Amer- ica in 1850. Married, at Eau Claire, April, 1861, to Rosalia Herchlep, born in Prussia. They have ten children - Gus H., Charles, Henry, August, Frank, Emma, Anna, Edward, Helen and Albert.

JULIUS KUEHL, foreman of Fall Creek and Kopplein flour mill. Came to Wisconsin in March, 1878 ; located in Warsaw for two months ; came to Fall Creek in April of the same year, and worked in above mills since. Was born in Germany, Nov. 12, 1855 ; came to America in 1877 ; lived in Ohio for a few months and learned his present business there.

HERMANN METTELSTADT, proprietor of St. Charles House, Fall Creek, came to Wisconsin in 1857; resided in Green Lake County, farming with father, for a few years. Went to Charles City, Floyd Co., Iowa, and employed in brewery there five or six years, then farming for two years on own account. Came to Fall Creek in 1877, and built hotel building, and has run the same since. Born in Germany in 1843 ; came to America in 1856 ; was married at Charles City, Iowa, September, 1872, to Bertha Kopplein, born in Germany. They have three children- Clara, Frank and Walter. The hotel has accommodations for twenty- four guests and good stabling attached.

JOHN A. O'BRIEN, agent of C., St. P., M. & O. R. R., Fall Creek. Born in Hartford, Conn., Oct. 15, 1854. Came to Wisconsin in 1858. Lived at Sparta for five years and at Tomah for twelve years, learned telegraphy there. Entered the employ of the C., St. P., M. & O. R. R. at twenty-one years of age. Was at Augusta, Wilson, Lowrie, and other places in Wisconsin. Came to Fall Creek, Wis., May 20, 1880, and has been engaged in present capacity since. Married at Fall Creek, June 23, 1881, to Louisa Randall. Born in Eau Claire County.

MRS. SIMON RANDALL, Fall Creek, born in Germany, is a daughter of Philip Ehrman; came to America in 1848. Resided in Cincinnati, Ohio, for one and one half years ; lived in Eau Claire, Wis., for five years, and was married there to Simon Randall, Dec. 25, 1851 ; then resided at Augusta for a long time, and came to Fall Creek in 1873. Mr. Randall died July 22, 1875. He was the first settler in Eau Claire, built the first saw mill there and ran it for several years, and was for many years prominently connected with the lumbering interest of the county. Built the only grist mill at Fall Creek. Mrs. Randall resides with her children at Fall Creek. She has living, eight children-Allie, Simon, Jeremiah, Olive (now Mrs. E. P. Brown), Louisa, (now Mrs. J. A. O'Brien), Cora, Ida, Tamerlain, and there are two dead, Sarah and Frank.

AUGUST THIEL, of Thiel & Gessner, agricultural implements, came to Wisconsin in 1855. Located in Green Lake County, farming with his father up to 1862. Enlisted in 8th Wis. I., Aug. 29; served one year ; was wounded in right shoulder at the battle of Corinth ; returned to Green Lake County and farmed until 1877. Then came to Fall Creek, and opened business in agricultural implements ; has been in company with E. Gessner since the Spring of 1881. Was born in Ger- many, in 1844 ; came to America in 1855 ; married at Fall Creek, 1865, to Louisa Kading, born in Germany. They have six children-Her- man, Edward, Louisa, William, Otto and Julius.

FRED. VOECHTING, wagon-maker and blacksmith, born in Sheboygan County, April 28, 1852 ; resided with parents until seventeen years of age. Then went to Howard's Grove, Wis., and was employed for four years, learning trade, then at Sheboygan Falls, Wis., working at trade for six years. Came to Fall Creek in March 15, 1879, and com- menced present business and has continued it since. Married at She- boygan Falls, Oct. 11, 1876, to Sophia Dicks, born there. They have two children, Mata and Anthony.

PORTERVILLE.

This is a lumber manufacturing village about six miles below Eau Claire on the Chippewa River.

Among the early settlers near the village were Washing- ton Churchill and Nelson Cooley, who came, the latter in 1855 and the former in 1856.

The mills, of which there are two, were built by Charles Warner, and subsequently bought by G. E. Porter. The establishment was once burned, but was rebuilt. It is now carried on by the Northwestern Lumber Company.

BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES.

EDGAR BRIGGS, sawyer N. W. L. Co., was born in St. Lawrence Co., N.Y., Dec. 12, 1851. His parents, Ambrose and Ann (Eldridge) Briggs were an old New York State family. Came to Wisconsin in the Fall of 1873, and engaged with Porter & Moon, now the N. W. L. Co., and has remained with them since. Married in Eau Claire, April 8.

1876, to Miss Addie Garnett. Has one son, Dwight Briggs. Is a mem- ber of the Chippewa Lodge, No. 140, I. O. O. F., and also of the Temple of Honor.

JAMES H. BROWN, engineer N. W. L. Co., was born in Orleans Co., N.Y., Jan. 26, 1836. At the age of fifteen years, he left home and went to Ellenville, Ulster Co., N.Y., where he learned his trade with John L. Cox. After spending three months in Sullivan Co., N.Y., he moved to Chicago. Came to Wisconsin in 1855, located at Green Bay, in the employ of the N. Y. Lumber Co. From there he went to Pen- saukee with F. B. Gardner & Co., where he remained about eighteen months. After spending some time in Minnesota, he came up the Chip- pewa River to Eau Claire in 1859, and engaged with the Eau Claire Lumber Co. On returning from a visit to New York State, went with Bussey & Taylor, of Gravel Island, as engineer one season. Was also engineer for Knapp, Stout & Co., at Waubeck. Mr. Brown was at times on boats running between Eau Claire and La Crosse. Came to Porter- ville in 1867, and took present position. Married at Oxford, Marquette Co., to Elenora Fay, of Marquette Co., who died in Porterville in 1870, leaving one son, Charles Lee Brown. Was married to Miss Anna Faft, at Portage City, Nov. 12, 1872, by whom he has three children- Ella Marion, Bertha Mower and Frederick Dill.

WASHINGTON CHURCHILL, farmer, town of Brunswick ; born in 1824, in Champlain, N. Y .; there he spent the first thirty years of his life, farming ; he was widely known for his noble character, honesty of purpose, and industry. He came to Eau Claire in 1857, and took up land, five miles from his present farm; in 1863, he bought the place where he now lives ; it is one of the best farms on the river bottom, be- ing worked in the most scientific way; fine buildings, good fences, and always the best of crops. Mr. Churchill has been unanimously elected to the town offices for twenty-three years; he is highly respected by all who know him ; has been successful in business, and those of his family in business are prosperous. In 1847, Mr. Churchill married Miss Lu- cinda Converse, in Champlain, N. Y. The children are-Julius Cæsar, Helen Maria, Edward W., Melinda A., Ferren W., D. Wilmer, Burne A.

P. R. CLOVER, Porterville, head filer N. W. Lumber Co., was born in Armstrong Co., Pa., Nov. 22, 1847; enlisted, in 1863, in Co. D, 2nd Pa., as private ; re-enlisted, Jan. 16, 1864, in 3d Pa. H. A. ; mustered out Nov. 15, 1865. Was under Gen. Butler at Dutch Gap, and at For- tress Monroe during confinement of Jeff. Davis. Came West in 1867, and settled at Hudson, St. Croix Co. Visited Eau Claire, and, after spending some years in Minneapolis, Minn., finally located at Eau Claire in 1876. Has followed milling and filing as a business.

N. HANSON, sawyer N. W. L. Co., was born in Christiana, Nor- way, Feb. 15, 1845 ; came to United States in 1870 ; came to Eau Claire in 1875, and engaged with Porter & Moon, now N. W. L. Co. Married in Eau Claire March 27, 1878, to Miss Sophia Bowman. Has one son, Walter Scott Hanson.

B. G. McINTOSH, farmer, was born in Durham, Cumberland Co., N.Y., Dec., 25, 1823. His father, William McIntosh, was born in Massa- chusetts, June 15, 1796; mother, Nancy (Jennings) McIntosh, born in Ohio, in 1801 ; came to Wisconsin, July, 1864, and settled in his present home. Married in Allegany Co., N.Y., to Miss Lydia Ann Burce, Dec. II, 1852, who died, leaving four children-Laura, Nancy M. (now Mrs. F. A. Hall), John W, and Charles S. Was married to his present wife, formerly Miss Abbie J. Scott, at Arkansaw, Pepin Co., Nov. 19, 1873. Mrs. McIntosh's family are now settled in Arkansaw ; formerly from Massachusetts. They have three children-Mary M., Martha M. and Wayne Scott. Mr. McIntosh has a fine farm of 200 acres.

SAMUEL MITCHELL, farmer, was born in Tioga Co., Penn., April 21, 1810 ; came to Wisconsin in 1871, and settled in Eau Claire. Married in Livingston Co., N. Y., to Miss Laura Hungerford, by whom he had four children-Henry, Miles, Jane (widow S. E. Leonard), Har- riet (now Mrs. H. Olin). Was married to his present wife, formerly Miss A. Lumbard, of Livingston Co., N.Y., in Livingston County, and has by her four children - Laura (now Mrs. James Cayton), Squire F., Thomas and Daniel. Had, formerly, a farm of 170 acres; now has ninety acres in home farm.

S. F. MITCHELL, sawyer N. W. L. Co., was born in Allegany Co., N.Y., Nov. 4, 1852. Engaged in lumbering in New York with his father. Came West in 1871, and settled in Eau Claire. Spent three years in the employ of D. Shaw Lumber Co., and from there went to his present em- ployers. Married in Eau Claire, Nov. 5, 1874, to Miss Laura McIntosh. Has two children, Roy and Russell.

JOHN POWELL, SR., town of Brunswick, horn in Wales in 1799, came to Fond du Lac in 1851 ; took up his present farm in 1856. He has accumulated some wealth by his industry and keenness ; his family are well settled around him ; he worked ten years for Sir Robert Peele, on his farm in Wales. It was then sold to the Duke of Newcastle. Mr. Powell worked ten years more on the same farm. In 1825, he married Margaret Williams, of South Wales. The children are-John, Thomas, Robert, Ann, Mary, Edward, Elizabeth and Jane.

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HISTORY OF NORTHERN WISCONSIN.

PETER ABNEY PRINCE, superintendent Northwestern Lumber Co, was born near Three Rivers, Canada East, June 29, 1836. His father, John E. Prince, was born and raised in Portland, Me. His mother, An- gelina (Trucky) Prince, being of a French Canadian family. They moved to Canada West in 1845. Mr. Prince learned the trade of millwright with his father, and moved to the United States in 1865. Stopped at Chicago three months, and then moved to Wisconsin, locating at Chip- pewa Citv, where he engaged as millwright with Webb & Rumsey ; moved to Porterville, Fall 1866, remaining till June, 1867. then engaged with Mitchell & Co., of Chippewa Falls. In November, 1867, went with the Eau Claire Lumber Co., and in April, 1868, returned to Porterville. Built Wheaton Mill, now belonging to the Northwestern Lumber Co. In 1870, built Eau Claire Lumber Co.'s water mill, which was burnt in 1879. Returned to Porterville in 1871, and built shingle mill, and the same Fall was appointed to present position. Married in Canada West, Ontario Co., Sept. 21, 185S, to Miss Margaret Coragan. Has two chil- dren, John Enoch, in charge of saw-mill, Susan, now Mrs. Peter Eide, Mr. Prince is Treasurer of School District ; first elected in 1877, re- elected in ISSo ; was also Pathmaster from 1873 to 1878.

VAL RECKER. book-keeper N. W. L. Co., was born in Dayton, Ohio, March II. 1842. Parents came to Ohio from Baltimore, Md. His father, Frederick Recker, died in December, 1842. Enlisted in Dayton, Aug. 5. 1862, in Co. A, 93d Ohio, Col. Anderson ; mustered ont July 8. 1865 ; was in Veteran Reserve Corps in Indiana in 1865. In 1869, moved to Spring Hill, Johnson Co., Kan. Kept books for J. C. Rodgers & Co., Spring Hill, ten years. Came to Porterville, March, 18SI, and took present position. Married in Middletown, Butler Co., Ohio, Aug. 10, 1866, to Miss Kate Coons. Has had five children, of which three survive-Doc F., Fanny and Tillie.

H. C. STAFFORD, Porterville, assistant superintendent of the N. W. Lumber Co, was born in Illinois in 1844, parents being formerly New York State people. They moved to Walworth County in 1846, and from there to Black River Falls, in 1855. Mr. S. enlisted May. 1861. at Sparta, Monroe Co., in Co. I. 4th Wis., as private, and was mustered out in July. 1865, as lieutenant of special scouts, serving a to- tal time of over four years. Was taken prisoner at Baton Rouge, Jan. TI, 1863, and sent to Cahoha, Ala., from whence he made his escape, get- ting into the Union lines at Pensacola, Fla. Married at Baton Rouge, La., June 5, 1865, to Miss Mary Sauchez. Is a member of Eau Claire Lodge, No. 162 ; Temple of Honor, No. 140.

FAIRCHILD.

This is a thriving little lumber village in the town of the same name. It has several mills, which get their lumber supply very near. Fostercook & Co. and Pedrick & Co. are the leading firms. It has a Post-office.

January 11, 1881, the mill of Fostercook & Co. was de- stroyed by fire, but it was at once rebuilt.

BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES.

BENNETT BROTHERS, lumbermen and farmers, saw mill situ- tted five miles east of Augusta, where they own two sections of land ; the mill is a portable rotary, capacity, 2,000,000 feet lumber ; shingle product, about 800,000; lath, 500,000 or 600,000; also, planing mill attached, where they do general work; employ in the Summer about eighteen men ; in Winter, thirty-five to forty in woods, etc. Their farm i- located in the town of Pleasant Valley, Eau Claire Co. ; consists of 680 acres, of which 540 are now in cultivation ; devoted to grain, etc., but intend ultimately going into stock, of which they have a number of head now. Their crops this year are estimated at : 5,000 to 6,000 bush- els wheat, 2,000 bushels oats and 2,000 bushels corn. Have a very com- plete elevator and granary on their farm, capacity, 8,000 bushels.

LORENZO BENNETT, firm of Bennett Brothers, was born in Tioga Coun y, N. Y., May 14. 1826. Came to Wisconsin in 1846; lo- cated in Columbia County ; engaged in farming ; came to Eau Claire about 1856, and followed same business, until he started mill in 1872 ; mill was burned in 1877, and rebuilt same year. Was married in Co- lumbia County, in 1849, to Eliza Sage, who died in 1858 ; left two chil- dren -- Margaret (now Mrs. Wm. Yules), Lucretia (now Mrs. E. Crow). Was married in Eau Claire County, in 1861, to Martha Barr. They have two children, Scott E. and Rissa. Mr. Bennett was Side Super- visor one year, Town Treasurer two years ; has been Pathmaster the last eight or ten years.

WILLIAM A. BENNETT, firm Bennett Brothers, was born in Tioga County, N. V., Sept. 30, 1830. Came to Wisconsin in 1846, and settled in Columbia County. In 1858, he moved to Eau Claire County. and engaged in farming ; remained five years, and then moved into Au- gusta, and in company with eight other men, huilt a mill ; after a time, Mr. Bennett retired, and resumed farming, which he followed some two years. Returned to Augusta, and for three and a half years engaged in blacksmithing, when he formed a partnership with his brother. Was married in Augusta, June, 1865, to Rosetta P. Crow, of Eau Claire, for-

merly from Ohio. Has five children-Arthur, Jennie, Hosea, Grace and Edward. Has been Side Supervisor two or three years, Chairman Board one year, Justice of Peace one year, Pathmaster four or five years.

TOWN OF WASHINGTON.

W. H. H. BEEBE, farmer. Was born in Arlington, Bennington Co., Vt., Dec. 25, 1839. Came to Wisconsin in 1856, with parents. Enlisted Oct. 1I, IS61, in Co. G, 16th Wis. I. Was wounded in the first Shiloh fight, and discharged for di-ability, Aug. 25, 1862. Re-en- listed Dec. 23, 1863, in the same regiment, Co. H, Captain Whipple, and served the balance of the war; was with Gen. Sherman in his famous march, all through to Washington ; mustered out at Louisville, Ky .. July 12. 1865; was orderly sergeant when mustered out. Was married in Washington, Eau Claire Co., Dec. 20, 1874, to Miss Emma Neil. Has two children, Justin E. and Emma E. Was the first Town Treasurer in the history of the town, and has been so the last five years. Side Supervisor one term. Mr. Beebe has a fine farm of 200 acres.

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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