The history of Dodge county, Wisconsin, containing its early settlement, growth an extensive and minute sketch of its cities war record, biographical sketches, Part 69

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seventy-eight members ; but at the end of last quarter, October 30, the Lodge reported a net gain of eleven. We now number ninety-eight members in good standing.

The first death in the Lodge was Sister Matilda Loomis, who died March 9, 1858. The funeral service was conducted by the Lodge.

The following shows who was Worthy Chief Templar for the quarter of each year they occupied the chair, the first quarter commencing February 1 of each year :

1856-Fourth quarter, MI. Cullaton. 1857-M. Cullaton, A. P. Lawrence, D. Newman, J. M. Hitchcock. 1858-A. P. Lawrence, M. Cullaton, George B. Congdon, J. A. McFetridge. 1859-A. P. Lawrence, A. J. Phelps, J. D. Jennings, J. M. Hitchcock. 1860-J. R. Chapman, B. F. Sherman, J. D. Jennings, J. A. McFetridge. 1861- B. F. Rogers, A. J. Phelps, D. Newman, A. P. Lawrence. 1862-J. A. McFetridge. J. M. Hitchcock, Theodore Wilcox, A. P. Lawrence. 1863-W. A. Mayher, A. P. Lawrence. E. P. Smith, E. P. Smith. 1864-J. J. Walker, G. S. Shepard, J. H. Montgomery, E. P. Smith. 1865-A. P. Catlin, O. F. Ilawley, J. M. Hitchcock, A. P. Law- rence. 1866-Allen Andrews. W. B. Hazeltine, John F. Mccollum, H. A. Reid. 1867-David Blissett, A. P. Lawrence, J. M. Walker, Theodorc Farrington. 1868-John F. McCollum, A. J. Smith, C. E. Carpenter, C. E. Carpenter. 1809-1. D. Goodwin, C. Martin, David Blissett, C. W. Harvey. 1870-A. P. Lawrence, W. B. Hazel- tine, C. W. Harvey. 1871-A. P. Lawrence, J. A. Crague, J. G Carmody, David Blissett. 1872-A. P. Lawrence, Andrew Willard, J. J. Hibbard, J. J. Hibbard. 1873-F. J. Brobst, J. P. Brown, I. J. Hibbard, Mrs. A. P. Law- rence. 1874-Frank Snyder, S. W. Thurber, Mrs. A. J. McCoy, S. W. Thurber. 1875-A. P. Lawrence, A. M. Burns, A. M. Burns, C. W. Harvey. 1876-Charles Burchard, Charles Burchard. A. P. Lawrence, C. W. Harvey. 1877-A. Willard, Charles Burchard, W. B. Ilazeltinc, C. W. Harvey. 1878-A. Willard, Frank A. Traver, Frank A. Traver, C. W. Harvey. 1879-Frank E. Millard, J. P. Brown, A. M. Burns, Andrew Willard.

There have been initiated and admitted by card a grand total of 2,139; on which we have paid a Grand Lodge tax of $1,221.63. From this great number who have taken our pledge there are less than two hundred now living in this city and vicinity. A goodly number of those who have been suspended for non-payment of dues, are yet in our midst. Many of them are keeping their pledge, so far as total abstinence is concerned, but we would remind them of that part of the obligation wherein we promised a life long fidelity to the Order of Good Templars ! If any of those who have fallen are here to-night, our exhortation to them is, "Prodigals, return ; we will kill the fatted calf, and gladly welcome you home." Of the number who have been expelled for violation of the pledge, some have passed to a drunkard's grave, and others are still following on. There have been fifty-three habitual and confirmed drunkards taken into the Lodge. While many of them, after remaining with us awhile, broke their pledge and returned to the fell destroyer, a goodly number of them have kept their pledge inviolate. There has been paid into the Lodge, from all sources (admission fees, dnes, proceeds of festi- vals, etc.), $5,569.52 ; an average of $242.16 for each year since its organization.

For twenty-three years, not one week has passed withont our hall being opened and the lights a-burning. Brother A. P. Lawrence is the only charter member now living in our midst. Three of them are known to have died, viz., Sisters A. Tiffany and Frances M. Tiffany and Brother C. R. Swallow.

Beaver Dam Temple of Honor, No. 18 .- This Temple was organized April 22, 1875, by B. F. Kelsey, G. W. T., assisted by A. Lindon, G. W. R., with nineteen charter members as follows : L. H. Marvin, W. B. Hazeltine. A. P. Lawrence, Allen E. Willard, H. M. McCleary, John Clem, John Manson, A. Hargrave, A. C. Tibbits, L. D. Livermore. S. W. Thurber, A. M. Burns, A. A. Bassett, W. B. Ash, Harry Rogers, Thomas Hughes, J. L. Brown, Charles Ham- bright, D. F. Stoll. At its first meeting, the following named were elected to fill the respective offices : L. Il. Marvin, W. C. T .; W. B. Hazletine, W. V. T .; A. P. Lawrence, W. R .; Allen E. Willard, W. A. R .; H. M. McCleary, W. F. R .: John Clem, W. T .; A. Hargrave, W. Chap .; A. C. Tibbits, W. C .; L. D. Livermore, W. D. U .; S. W. Thurber, W. G .; A. M. Burns, W. S .; A. A. Bassett, P. W. C. T. The Temple has usually been in a very flourishing condition. The present membership is 96, with the following named officers : Allen E. Willard, W. C. T .; Cur- tiss Cass, W. V. T .; L. D. Livermore, W. R .; Charles Hood, W. A. R .; John Manson, W. F. R .; Sylvester Carroll, W. T .; A. Hargrave, W. Chap .; O. H. Crowl. W. U .; J. W. Hampton, W. D. . U .; William L. Turner, W. G .; Thomas Hughes, W. S .; L. H. Marvin, P. W. C. T.

Beaver Dam Sunday Institute .-- Among the many organizations, societies, clubs, etc., that have existed for a time in Beaver Dam and then dissolved, perhaps none will be remembered

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more vividly than this. It was organized in the summer of 1858, the object being the promotion of universal mental liberty. It flourished for two or three years, or until the war broke out, when many of its members joined the Union army to fight for what they preached -Liberty. D. F. Stoll, R. C. Scovill, Andrew Willard, Ingraham Gould, O. S. Phelps, J. E. Hosmer, H. B. Phelps, John F. Adams and his wife, Frances A. Adams, were the organizers.

Mrs. Adams died in November, 1859, and three days before her demise, she sent for Mr. Willard to bear witness to her "dying testimony " written, at her dictation, by her husband. This testimony was read at the grave of Mrs. Adams, and afterward found its way into the columns of the Boston Investigator. The paper is extremely lengthy, and we have space only for a few excerpts :

I am an unbeliever in either of the many systems of religion founded on pretended revelations from the Deity. I believe all the so-called stered books which now exist or have ever existed on earth are of human origin, full of errors and productive of much injury to the world. *

* * I see no reason to abandon a rational phi- * losophy for the superstitions which were taught me in my childhoodl. * * * Why I believe it [Chris- tianity ] to be unnatural and selfish, is because all who believe it must suffer the keenest agony when they think that many, or a great majority of those whom they know and love here, must be eternally damned. How can the mother be happy in Jesus, when she thinks Ile is the stern judge that will one day sentence her only son, her heart's idol, to the awful flames of an endless hell? Can such a religion yield true happiness to any who love their fellow-creatures. It is immoral in its tendencies, because it teaches that the immoral have as good a chance for salvation as the moral ; neither can be saved but by the blood of Christ, and that can cleanse from all sin. It can cleanse the most vile as well as the most pure, and, as there is more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner that repenteth than over ninety 'and nine just persons, what an inducement to lead a life of transgression ! for if they can but repent in their dying mo- ments, they can be saved even at the last minute of the eleventh hour, and claim an equal reward with those who have

* labored and borne the burden in the heat of the day. * * * I was a member of the Methodist Church ; I was a Sabbath-school teacher, and I have spent much time in the study of the Scriptures, and have earnestly, dil- igently and prayerfully (for I believe in prayer and prayed in faith) songht the truth ; and the result has been, the moore l songht the truth the more I became convinced that the Bible is all human (or rather inhuman) and full of errors, the relics of barbarous ages, and that it stands in direct opposition to science and the laws of nature.

Brass Band .- The Beaver Dam Cornet Band, organized in 1860, is believed to have been the first brassband in the place. Jack Wade was the first leader. This band continued to furnish music for the æsthetic inhabitants of the Garden City until about 1869. During its existence several re-organizations took place, and soon after its collapse the City Band, composed of twelve mem- bers, with Frank Jordan as leader, was founded. Many changes have since taken place in its membership. It is now composed of the following individuals : John Harder (leader), Eb cornet ; Charles Newark, Bb cornet ; Edward Sewell, second B cornet; Adam Caspari, first alto ; Ilenry Harder. first clarionet ; Theodore Rowell, B clarionet ; Peter Viling, first tenor ; William Viling, solo baritone ; Lawrence Sherman, base tuba ; "Ratty " Ward, snare drum ; Robert Kolb, base drum and cymbals. This band also furnishes string music, and its services are frequently in demand in the neighboring villages. It is the " Little German Band " of Dodge County.

THIE HOME OF THE DEAD.

The Beaver Dam Cemetery Association was organized in 1847, with Malcolm Sellers as Secretary. Two acres of ground were purchased, in the northeastern portion of the city, of Rufus Lonnsbery, and laid out by the Association for use as a cemetery. It was, for a long time, the only burying-ground for many miles about, and a large number of interments of those residing in the country were made within its sacred precincts, rendering necessary, in course of time. a two-acre addition, which is now almost filled with honored pioneers of Beaver Dam and vicinity. The present officers of the Association are S. P. K. Lewis, President ; John Mayne, Secretary ; A. S. Dominy, Superintendent.

Eleven years ago, the Oakwood Cemetery Association was organized-the act of incorpo- ration bearing date of March 5. 1869-by the following gentlemen : President, George H. Stewart ; Vice President, James Ackerman ; Secretary, E. C. McFetridge ; Treasurer, Gustavus Stolz; Superintendent, Ingraham Gould. The plat lies a mile east of the center of the city, on the Juneau road, and contains twenty-one acres. The grounds were dedicated June 24, 1869, an impressive address being male on the occasion, by Judge A. Scott Sloan. The

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present officers of the Oakwood Association are: President, J. J. Williams ; Vice President, Gustavus Stolz; Secretary. B. F. Sherman ; Treasurer, Fred Tippenhauer ; Superintendent, Caleb Perry.

Within the southern limits of the city are four other cemeteries, belonging to the German, Irish and Polish Catholics, and Lutheran Evangelical Churches, respectively. The history of these dates back to about the time the Churches to which they belong were founded.

The citizens of Beaver Dam have exhibited rare taste in the selection of locations for the different cemeteries. Oakwood, both in situation and surroundings, is destined to become the most beautiful spot in Dodge County for the interment of the dead. It is very appropriately named, being situated in a lovely grove of oaks, whose nodding branches softly whisper their mournful melody to the tender daisies below.

" Winds of Summer, oh ! whisper low, Over the graves where the daisies grow. Blossoming flowers and songs of bees, Sweet ferns tossed in the summer's breeze; Floating shadows and golden lights, Dewy mornings and radiant nights- All the bright and beautiful things That gracious and bountiful summer brings, Fairest and sweetest that earth can bestow, Brightens the graves where the daisies grow."

CHAPTER VII.

FOX LAKE.

THE PARENT SETTLEMENT-PERMANENT IMPROVEMENT-ORGANIZATION AND VILLAGE ROSTER- EARLY SETTLERS-THE POST OFFICE-HOTELS-THE RAILROAD-BANKS-SCHOOLS-CHURCHES -SOCIETIES-THE OLD SETTLERS' CLUB-THE LAKE-GROWTHI-ACKNOWLEDGMENTS.

THE PARENT SETTLEMENT.

The first permanent settlement in Dodge County was made in March, 1838, by Jacob P. Brower, a brief sketch of whose life and services appears in another part of this work. In 1836, Mr. Brower came from his home in Jefferson County, N. Y., and, stopping for a short period in Milwaukee, made a prospecting tour on horseback through the Territory of Wisconsin, as far west as the present site of Madison. From there he went to Green Bay, passing through Green Lake County on his route. When eighteen miles out from Fort Winnebago, his horse was stolen by Indians, and he was compelled to return to the Fort on foot, where he obtained another horse, and set out for the second time for Green Bay. Arriving there, he was further reminded of "man's inhumanity to man," by being in some way victimized by certain individ- uals then connected with the land office at that place. But he reached his home in the Empire State in safety, and the next season returned to the then Far West, bringing with him his family and locating at Sheboygan, where he remained about one year. In March, 1838, he found himself the legal possessor of a claim on the northern shore of a beautiful lake, whose waters were almost as transparent as the rarefied air beneath the blue-vaulted heavens. Here he found a band of Winnebago Indians, headed by a chief named Mach-koo-kah, and a subordinate afterward styled " Dandy " by the early settlers, because of the magnificence of his paint and feathers and the number of squaws who claimed him as their liege lord. The band varied in num- bers, at times ranging from one hundred to five hundred. Though the Winnebagoes were the most savage of the various tribes then inhabiting Wisconsin, Mr. Brower managed to get along with his dusky neighbors without any trouble; in fact, during the remainder of his life (about eight years), he was never molested by them. He soon came to comprehend their language, and from them learned that the Indian name of the lovely lake upon whose shores he had located was " Hosh-a-rac-ah-tah," signifying Fox Lake. Hoslı-a-rac-ah-tah was soon "corrupted " into the more euphonious word Waushara (which really means fish-spear), and by the latter name the postoffice of Fox Lake was known until 1850.

Of course, the pioneer's first work was the construction of a rude log house for the accom- modation of his extensive family, whose arrival was daily anticipated. This he built upon that portion of his claim now known as the Stoddard farm, being assisted in the work by his father, Paul Brower, and his sons, George W. and John L. Brower, the two latter still being residents of Fox Lake. In November of the same year, Mr. Brower disposed of his claim to Henry Merrill, and during the following month entered 240 acres in the name of Gov. Doty, on the south side of the lake, within the southern limits of the present village. There he erected, on the west side of the river, a double log house, and made immediate prepara- tions for improving what he very wisely considered to be a valuable water-power. About the same date, Hamilton Stevens, with his family, arrived within hearing distance of the sound of Mr. Brower's ax, and, taking a mental survey of the surroundings, concluded to pitch his tent and cast his fortunes among the stalwart oaks. He entered the land upon which the principal part of the village now stands, and built a cabin, which stood, according to both the original and present surveys of the village, upon the north side of Hamilton street.

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John Van Eps and Julius H. Williams were the next enterprising pioneers to follow in the wake of Messrs. Brower and Stevens. The foregoing is a brief outline of the facts connected with the first settlement of Fox Lake, as well as that of Dodge County.

PERMANENT IMPROVEMENT.

In the fall of 1841, Mr. Brower removed to Beaver Dam (see Chapter VI) and. returning to Fox Lake three years later, commenced the construction of a dam and saw-mill on his land. The work was vigorously prosecuted, and in October, 1845, the first effectual, revolution of the machinery was made. The great demand for lumber kept the mill and its proprietor in almost perpetual motion. Prior to the completion of this mill, but little progress seems to have been made toward the subtantial improvement of Fox Lake. About that date Mechanics (or Cork) and Hamilton streets were the principal thoroughfares, and less than half a dozen log tene- ments had been erected. Chief among these was the Sheboygan House, the first structure deserving or claiming the name of hotel. It still stands upon the corner of Center and Hamil- ton streets, and, we believe, is occupied by Mr. Minehan as a residence, necessary improve- ments having been made at various times. But the incessant buzz of Mr. Brower's saw was followed by the usual results. Neat and comfortable frame houses were soon to be seen looming up in every direction. A grist-mill was next in order, and this Mr. Brower had but just com- menced, when his untimely death in November, 1846, temporarily checked not only the prog- ress of Fox Lake, but also the phenomenal growth of Beaver Dam, where he had succeeded in earning distinction as an enterprising citizen. His sons, George W. and John L. Brower, soon afterward assumed the task of carrying out the designs of their father, and in Angust, 1851, the citizens of Fox Lake were fortunately favored with the advantages of a good grist- mill, which they long continued to enjoy. The Brower Brothers found more profit in the grind- ing of grain than in the sawing of lumber, and, consequently, the saw-mill was virtually aban- doned.

In 1854, R. W. Drinkwater built a dam and saw-mill at a point on the river a mile south of the Brower mill. In 1856, J. L. Brower & Co. purchased this institution, and have since torn away and rebuilt the dam, upon which they are now erecting a large grist-mill. The original Brower mill was destroyed by fire on the 15th of February, 1878, after which the proprietors sold the power to Coman & Morrison, who built upon the old basement an exten- sive flouring-mill, which they own at the present time.

ORGANIZATION.

The first election in the town of Fox Lake under the Territorial government, was held on the 7th day of April, 1846. At this election the following town officers were duly elected, as appears by the return on file in the Clerk's office, in the hand-writing of Stoddard Judd: Supervisors, Stoddard Judd (Chairman), John Schamburgh and Darius J. Wells; Clerk, John L. Brower; Justices, Harvey P. Farrington, Alonzo Hawley, Lawrence H. Van Buren; Com- missioners of Highways, James Evans, Freeman Keith and Vincent Goldsmith ; Assessors, Manderville Burgit, Warren C. Ricard and John Cruden ; Commissioners of Schools, Alonzo Hawley, G. C. Simons and Joseph Thomas ; Collector, Benjamin Ferguson ; Treasurer, Julius C. Williams ; Constables, Putnam Farrington, John P. Putnam and Benjamin Ferguson ; Sealer, Cornelius De Reimer.

This return is certified by Stoddard Judd, Chairman, and Gamalicl C. Simmons, Clerk. This is the first written record of any election held in this place, previous to that time Fox Lake being but a voting-precinct, the records of which have not been preserved. In the fall of the same year a general election was held for members of the State Council, Constitutional Convention and the county officers. At this time the political parties were Whig and Demo- crat, or "Locofoco," the latter being in the majority ; 104 votes were polled.

The first village plat was made in May, 1849, by Judson Prentice, for Stoddard Judd, Elizabeth Judd, Benjamin Ferguson, Phoebe Ann Ferguson, L. H. Van Buren and Beulah L.

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Van Buren. It was certified to before Quartus II. Barron. Fox Lake continued under town government until the 4th of May, 1858, when, pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of an act of the Legislature, entitled " An Act to Incorporate the Village of Fox Lake," the qualified electors of the said village convened at the American House, and chose William J. Dawes and David D. Cheeney, Judges, and Garret T. Hawley, Clerk of Election. Balloting then pro- ceeded for village officers for the ensuing year, resulting as follows: President, Abel Merwin ; Trustees, William D. Barnett, James L. Townsend, Wilson Torrey, William K. Parker, John L. Brower and David D. Thomas; Clerk, Arie Banta ; Treasurer, Francis Hamilton ; Marshal, Newton I. Crocker.

1859-President, Benjamin Ferguson (at this election William E. Smith, now Governor of the State, received one vote for President): Trustees, G. W. Brower, Smith Weed, Isaac W. Tower, John T. Smith. George Jess and John W. Davis; Clerk, Arie Banta : Treasurer, Darius J. Wells; Marshal, Edward Davis. Smith Weed failed to qualify, and W. H. Lander was chosen to fill the vacancy.

1860-President, John W. Davis ; Trustees, Benjamin Ferguson, Stoddard Judd, William E. Smith, James B. Smith, G. W. Brower and Leland Crocker ; Clerk, Arie Banta ; Treasurer, Darius J. Wells ; Marshal, Edward Davis. One vote was cast for William E. Smith, for Marshal.

1861-President, Benjamin Ferguson ; Trustees, James B. Smith, George Jess, F. A. Liebenstein, William Shore, Charles Ihrie and Franeis Ibberson ; Clerk, Arie Banta ; Treasurer, Darius J. Wells ; Marshal, Edward Davis.

1862-President, Benjamin Ferguson ; Trustees, William Shore, George Jess, James B. Smith, Charles Ihrie, Francis Ibberson and F. A. Liebenstein ; Clerk, Arie Banta ; Treasurer ; D. J. Wells ; Marshal, O. Waterman.

1863-President, Stoddard Judd ; Trustees, James B. Smith, Charles Ihrie, William E. Smith, Francis Ibberson, William Shore, and F. A. Liebenstein ; Clerk, Arie Banta ; Treasurer, James L. Townsend ; Marshal, Lorenzo Goodwin.

1864-President, Seymour T. Coman ; Trustees, D. D. Thomas, W. H. Williams, W. J. Dexter, J. N. Hardy, C. J. Coleman and Edward J. Lindsay ; Clerk, J. V. Fiteh ; Treasurer. J. L. Townsend; Marshal, E. W. Thayer.

1865-President, William McCaul ; Trustees, R. D. Evans, E. Evans, John Medley, F. H. Walcott, P. S. Smout and Lewis Smith; Clerk, Arie Banta; Treasurer, George Hudson ; Marshal, D. O. Fisher.

1866-President, Jonathan W. George ; Trustees, Benjamin Ferguson, W. K. Parker, Edmund Purdy, Ira Metcalf, Smith Weed and L. Crocker ; Clerk, Arie Banta ; Treasurer, Alonzo Hawley ; Marshal, John Clark.

1867-President, George Jess ; Trustees, D. D. Thomas, S. T. Coman, W. D. Barnett, F. A. Leibenstein, E. Purdy and F. Ibberson ; Clerk, Arie Banta ; Treasurer, J. R. Townsend ; Marshal, H. Germain, Jr.

1868-President, Seymour T. Coman ; Trustees, Charles Merwin, E. J. Lindsav, James B. Smith, F. A. Leibenstein, J. L. Brower and Jeremiah Williams; Clerk, Arie Banta ; Treasurer, A. B. Chamberlin ; Marshal, G. D. Roberts.

1869-President, William K. Parker ; Trustees, J. G. Parker, J. J. Roberts, J. Bent, J. Weed, L. Smith and S. M. Willmarth ; Clerk, Arie Banta; Treasurer, A. B. Chamberlin ; Marshal, G. D. Roberts.

1870-President, Charles Merwin ; Trustees, W. K. Parker, J. Weed, F. A. Leibenstein, Alexander Stark, J. J. Roberts and R. P. Smith ; Clerk, Arie Banta ; Treasurer, A. B. Cham- berlin ; Marshal, Albert Frank ; Supervisor, Benjamin Ferguson.

1871-President, George Jess ; Trustees, Martin Stapleton, Quartus II. Barron, R. P. Smith, C. Merwin, W. W. Jones and F. A. Leibenstein ; Clerk, Arie Banta ; Treasurer, A. B. Chamberlin ; Marshal, G. D. Roberts ; Supervisor, Benjamin Ferguson ; Justice of the Peace, Arie Banta.

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1872-President, William K. Parker ; Trustees, J. T. Smith, M. Stapleton, F. A. Leiben- stein, A. Stark, Julius H. Dawes and J. G. Parker ; Clerk, Arie Banta ; Treasurer, W. W. Jones ; Marshal, Virgil L. Reeve ; Supervisor, Benjamin Ferguson.

1873-President, Seymour T. Coman ; Trustees, J. Williams, C. Merwin, G. W. Brower, J. A. Williams, John Phlipson and R. P. Smith ; Clerk, Arie Banta ; Treasurer, G. F. Town- send ; Marshal, G. D. Roberts ; Supervisor, George Jess.

1874-President, Seymour T. Coman ; Trustees, J. A. Williams, D. D. Thomas, J. Phlipson, G. W. Brower, R. P. Smith and J. H. Dawes ; Clerk, Arie Banta ; Treasurer, Hamlin L. Chapman ; Marshal, G. D. Roberts ; Constable, William Germain ; Supervisor, George Jess ; Justice of the Peace, D. D. Thomas.

1875-President, Seymour T. Coman ; Trustees, W. P. Dexter, J. A. Williams, C. Mer- win, R. P. Smith, J. Phlipson and John Medley ; Clerk, Arie Banta ; Treasurer, G. J. Davis ; Marshal, G. D. Roberts ; Constable, Virgil L. Reeve ; Supervisor, D. D. Thomas.

1876-President, Benjamin Ferguson ; Trustees, J. A. Williams, C. Merwin, Q. H. Barron, Cassim B. Hawes, Raphael L. Parker and Charles H. Eggleston ; Clerk, Arie Bant ; Treasurer, Nicholas W. Tarrant ; Marshal, G. D. Roberts ; Constable, James Buckland ; Supervisor, George Jess ; Justice of the Peace, D. D. Thomas.

1877-President, William J. Dexter ; Trustees, R. P. Smith, Henry Clausen, J. H. Reysen, Charles H. Eggleston, D. D. Thomas and G. W. Brower; Clerk, Arie Banta ; Treas- urer, N. W. Tarrant ; Marshal, Robinson C. Penny ; Constable, G. D. Roberts ; Supervisor, Charles Merwin.

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The history of Dodge county, Wisconsin, containing its early settlement, growth an extensive and minute sketch of its cities war record, biographical sketches, Part 69

Author: Publication date: 1880 Publisher: Chicago, Western historical company Number of Pages: 776

Author:
Publication date: 1880
Publisher: Chicago, Western historical company
Number of Pages: 776