Door County, Wisconsin - The whole text, 1881 (part 2 of 3)

She died 1856, aged 43 years. Second marriage 1859, to Cathtine Hutchinson; has five children. His daughter Josephine married Michael Walrod 1860, and liyes in Minnesota. - Mary L. married Henry Stevens 1865; has three children and lives in Minnesota. - Helen M. married' Frank Ives 1872; has two children. - Cora L. married Charles Baylor 1873; has one child. - George A. married Malisa Baylor, and has two children.

1864. Caroline, widow, married Henry Bushman 1856, He was drowned in attempting to cross Sturgeon Bay in a row boat in 1878, aged 34 years. He leaves five ehildren.

1865. Chas. A. Masse, property owner and Clerk of Cirenit Court; born Holland'1888; came to America 1848. Is a bachelor (self button sewer).

1865. John Gesttelmann, landlord and proprietor of the Bay View House; came from Washington county; born in Germany 1843; came to America 1865; married Philippine 'Myers 1870; has two children.

1866. Thomas Scott, Sheriff of Door county; came from Canada, where he was born in 1836; married Mary C. Besteder, 8H0, Second marriage 1874, to Emily M.Carpenters has thres children. When Mr. 8. first landed in Door county, 15 cents Was theamount of eash he had on hand to begin "business" with.

1866, Clement Matsen (generally known as Henry Smith) came from Green Bay; born Norway 1821; eame to 'America 1851; married Maria Christon 1846. She died 1868, aged fortytwo years, He has three children.

1866. Henry G. Hahn, landlord and proprietor of the Northwestern Hotel; came from Kewaunee county; born Germany 1823; came to America 1849; married Barbara Haen 1858; has eight children.

1866. Alexander Meikle, laborer; eame from Michigan; born Scotland 1839; eame to America '1850; married Jennette R. Robinson 1867; has three children.

1866. 'Theodore Johnson, carpenter and joiner; came from Chicago; born Norway 1846; came to America 1866; married Margaret Daly 1873; has four children.

1866, Nels Erickson, farmer and sail maker; came from Milwaukee; born Norway 1830; came to America 1854; married Emily Jacobs 1862; has three children.

1867. Chas. Meyers, farmer; came from Ohio; born Germany 1817; eame to America 1849; married Sophia Taneing 1849; has six children. His daughter Sophia married Anton Zunderman 1879, and lives in Forestville township.

1868. John Johnson, partner in the Sturgeon Bay and Bay View ferry: came from Manitowoc: born Ohio 1842; married Susan Noble 1868; has five children.

1868, Francis X. Sailer, furniture dealer; came from Maryland; born Germany 1837; came to America 1860; married 'Annie Daubler 1860, Second marriage 1864, to Mary Michaels. 'Third marriage 1880, to Tracy Rauch; has three children,

1868. Hugo Boes, carpenter and joiner; came from Ohio; born Germany 1843; came to America 1867: married Catherine Lorch 1874; she died 1877, aged thirty-four years.

1868, Thomas H. Smith, mill owner; located lands southern part of the county; eame 'from Brown county; born Massachusetts 1843; married Annie Daly 1874; has three children.

1868. Hon. C. Scofield, mill owner; located lands in southern part of the county; came from Green Bay; born New York 1827; married Maria A. Stacy 1858; has six children.

1868. John Leatham, mill owner; located lands in southern part of the county; came from New Frankin; born in Canada 1833; married Helen L. Wolcott, 1862,

1868. Silas Pinney, farmer; born -in Ohio 1808; married Olive Jewett 1833; has eight children, His son George married Charity C. Steadman 1857; has five children, one of which, Olive, married Henry Young 1878, and_has one ehild. - Smith married Betsey Ford 1857, and lives in Ohio. - Sarepta 'married Quimby Martin 1862, and lives in Susmieo, Brown county. - Augustus H, married Emma Otto 1868, and lives in Sturgeon Bay township. - James(. married Abbey Hannan 1872, and lives in Sturgeon Bay township. - Mary married Frank 'Parkman 1873, and lives in this village. - Phooba A. married Perry Grant 1874, and lives in Outagamie county - Adalade S. married James Meikle 1875, and lives in this village.

1869. Henry Heilmann, landlord and proprietor of a hotel in Bay View; came from Washington county, where he was born 1853; married Lena Delenbach in 1871; has two children,

1869. Jacob Noll, merchant; came from Racine county; born Germany 1839; came to America 1853; married Margaret Schirsser 1868; has four children.

1869, Frank A. Sampson, laborer; eame from Maine, in which State he was born in' 1849; married Rowena M. Shaffstall 1872; has three children.

1870. A. Johnson, farmer; came from Norway, where he was born 1825; married Margaret Halverson 1854; has five children. She died in 1876. Hisdaughter Dora married Ole Thompson 1874; has three children.

1870. Archibald McEacham, druggest and physician; came from Chicago; born in Massachusetts, 1841; married Phoeba A. Barrett 1872; has two ehildren.

1870. Matthias Cochems, merchant; came from Michigan; born Germany 1837; came to America 1853; married Eliza Wagener 1861; has ten children.

In the forepart of this chapter, we spoke of Mr. P. Rowley as being the first white settler on the banks af Sturgeon Bay, but that in the year 1840 he left this locality, and since that date we could find no record of him. Hon, John M. Reed, of Kewaunee, who, it seems is "following" our history, copies our remarks about Mr. Rowley, and in his paper, the Kewaunee Enterprise, comments as follows:

"Peter Rowley lived somewhere in the vicinity of Two Creeks or Sandy Bay at the time the war broke out, We believe the locality was called Rowley's Bay in early times, He had been a soldier, a drummer boy, in the war of 1812, and we remember of hearing him speak of being stationed at Sackett's Harbor. When the war of the Rebellion broke out in 1861 the old man's patriotic impulses would not al- Jow him to remain quietly at home, and he enlisted as drummer in the 'Manitowoc and Kewaunee Union Rifles," afterward Co. E. rath Wis. Infantry. His hand had lost none of its cunning, and during the time the company was organizing and drilling at Manitowoc, he marched at its head, making first-class martial music with Fifer Matt Perry. When the company came to be mustered into the United States service, however, the mustering officer would not receive him on account of his age - he was then between 60 and 70 - and he reluetantly delivered his drum into younger hands and turned his face homeward, 'The old man passed! from earth a number of years ago. May the grass above his grave be ever green."

At the December meeting of the County Board, 1857, Forestville was set-off as a town, embracing the territory now included in that town and' Clay Banks. All the Test, of the county, except Washington Tsland, being ineluded in the town of Otumba (Sturgeon Bay). Forestville was organized the next,April (1858), bya town meeting held at the house of Mareus MeCormick.

'The early settlers of Forestville made their way to that Heinity by navigating the Ahnapeo River, which stream runs through a portion of that town. 'The Ahnapee is still navigated to considerable extent up as far as Van Norstrand's saw mill, town of Forestville, J. Fetzer & Co. own, and keep busy a light-draught steamer and two barges, which' freight forest produets down the river. Public highways, kept in excellent traveling condition, to and from Green Bay, Ahnapee, and all parts of the county run through the town of Forestville. Probably no other town in the county, supported entirely by the produets of the soil, has so many good houses, barns, ete.

In the year 1852, Mr. James Keogh, Sr., with his family, came from Ahnapee to Forestville in a boat, and was one of the vel first settlers in that town. At this date he has been in Fo ville more years than any other person now residing there. Mr, Keogh was born in Treland 1820; came to America 1852; married Mary Moore 1840. Second marriage 1867; to Matilda Machia; has four children. His son John married Eliza Ahern 1866, has five children. - Kdward married Margaret Hennessy 1873; has four children. - Luke married Julia Davis 1875; has three children. - James, Jr., married C. Simons 1874; has three children.

1855. John Stoneman; farmer; born England 1808; came to America 1835; married Mary Vinia 1840; has seven children, His daughter Sophia married Andrew Sloan 1860; has eight children, one of which, Mary J. married John Hennessy 1879. - Phoebe married Newel Langlois 1865; has four children, and lives in Nasewaupee township - Luke married Ellen Davis 1875; has two children, and lives in Nasewaupee. - George married Edith Hogan 1879. - Amelia married H. Cofferin 1879,

1855. John Bush, farmer; born Germany 1813; came to America 1854; married Jostenia Lacht 1835; has one ehild, Stephen, who married Mary Schnider, and has four children.

1856. _N. N. Rockwell, farmer; born Connecticut 1814; married Lydia C. Fittshur 1862; has one child. Concerning the early settlement of Forestville, Mr. Rock- 'well writes us as follows: FoRrestvILe, Wisconsin, t

T came to this town the 28th of May, 1856, At that date there was no conveyance to this place except by water, and settlers were but few m number. I believe the following are the names of the families: James Keogh, Sr., and family; John "Stoneman and_ family; Peter Thompson and family; Major Jos. McCormick and family; Marcus McCormick and family; Peter Miller and family; Andrew Sloan; Wm, Deuwe, Daniel Vaughn, Mrs, Bernhart and sons; John Machinsky and family, and myself... ..'The first store was started fn 's6, by Major Jos. MeCormick and Mr. Harrison; the first sawmill and blacksmith shop was built in 's6, Bernhardt Bros.; the first tailor shop was started in the fall of '56, by Lydia C, Fittshur (now my wife)... . Forestville 'was organized in '57, with Jos. McCormick, chairman; L. H. D. Shepherd, town clerk - TI think "Mr, Samuel Bacon was treasurer. The 3d of November, 1857, was the first general election held in Forestville, and I was the first justice of the peace. .,The 1st school was organized in 1859; Miss Diana Dowd, teacher, and seven pupils was the attendance. Mr. James Keogh.'Sr., was the superintendent; Mr. John Stoneman, clark; Mr. Peter Thomoson, treasurer; Mr. Wu Nelson, director... .."The first wagon shop was started' in 1862, by Peter 'Thompson... The first church was built in 1869, and I think it was of the German Lutheran order.

1856. Mrs. Louisa Kum; was married 1850; her husband died 1875; she has ten children. Her daughter, Christina, married Ernest Walski 1871; has four children. - William married Mary Bucholz (now dead) 1877. - Amelia married John Schnider, of Kewaunee county, 1880.

1856. Peter Miller, farmer; born in Germany 1807; came to America 1856; married Charlotte Goger 1820; has five children. His son William married Amelia Hockey 1863; has two children - Martin married Caroline Duesterbeck 1868; has five children. Ferdinand married Alwine Hunke 1867; has four children. John married Albertine Hoffmann 1868; has six children, and lives in Nebraska. Herman married Bertha Miller 1869; has five children, and lives in Nebraska.

1857. Anton. Schnider, owner of blacksmith shop and farm; born Germany 1827; came to America 1853; has seven children. His daughter Mary married Stephen Bush 1868; has four ehildren. Odelia married John Meyers 1875; has three children, John is hotel keeper.

1858. John Sclies, farmer; born Germany 1821; came to America 1857; wife died 1860; has five children. His danghter Eliza married Martin Smith 1875; has two children. Jane married Aluois Haberli, of Sturgeon Bay, in 1880.

1861. Anton Theisan, farmer; born Germany 1830; eame to America 1854; married Lizzie Achenbach: 1855; has five ehildren. His daughter Catherine married Peter Leonhardt 1879,

1866, John Seiler, Sr., born Germany 1798; came to America 3864: married Mary Filisil 1828; has five children. His danghter Annie married Frank Kalamback in 1828; and has. five children, and lives in Manitowoe - John married Sarah Yankee 1862; has seven children. - Frank married Rosa Hurda 1876; has one child. - Leopold married Mary Polegeck 1864; has seven children - Alouis 'married Kate Kalob 1876; has two children.

1866. John Taage, Sr., farmer; born Germany 1823; came to America 1866; married Anna Duva 1848; has five ehildreo, His son John married Aulena Witzki 1879. - Catherine married Wm. Deuwe 1867.

1867. John Fetzer, merchant and grist mill owner; born in Germany in 1840; came to America 1850: married Annie Fetzer 1866; has two children.

1868. Casper Heittiger, farmer; born Germaay 1835; came to America °58; married Amelia' Quallmann 1860. Second marriage 1874, to Bertha Stickman; has eight children,

1868, Conrad Kimpel, farmer; born Oermany 1823; came to America 1854; married Mary Kowal 1849; has five children. His daughter Katie married Chris Schous 1867; has seven children, and lives in Calumet county. - William married Odelia Greening 1872; has two children,

1869. Joseph Bretl, farmer; born Germany 1837; eame to America 1860; married Casper Meyer 1857. Second marriage 1864, to Amelia Witzki; has eight children

1870, Alexander Lawson, Sr.. farmer; born in Ireland 18275 came to America 1836; married Ellen M. Ahern 1846; has six children. Alexander Jr., married Katie Hireman; Ellen married Alexander R. Lints; Wm. married Sarah J. Duean; Anna married James E, Spalsbury.

At the December meeting of the County Board, 1857, Gibraltar was set off as a township, consisting of all that part of the county north of what is now the town of Sevastopol, except Washington Island. The town was organized the followiug spring, by the election of officers; the first election being held at the house of Asa. Thorpe's, who still resides at Fish Creek. "Gibraltar" was so named beeause of its general rough, rocky, and bluffy surface, Mr. Solomon Beery, now of Bailey's "Har. bor, was the first town clerk, and Rey. K. M. Iverson, the first rintendent of schools of Gibraltar township. he following is a short biographical sketch of parties now living in Gibraltar, who came to Door county ten or more years ago.

In the year 1845, Asa Thorpe, farmer, first came to Door county. However, his stay was short, and 'not until °54 or '55 did he make permanent settlement.' He was born in New York 1820; first came west 1844; married Eliza Atkinson 1844; has five children, His daughter Augusta, married James Me Donald, of Ahnapee. Herbert marri¢d Nellie MeDonold; Byron married Elvira Edgerton,

1850. Ole L. Larson, farmer; born Norway 1822; came to America 49; married 'Maria Gunnel 1855; has _six' children. His daughter Helen married Martin Olsen, of Liberty Grove; Sevina C, married 0. L. Olsen, of North Bay.

Mavia Thompson 1842; has four children. His daughter 'Thorine married Thomas Nelson. Hannah married Marvin B. Hanson. Addie married Anton Anderson, and lives in Michigan.

1852. H. P. Jacobs, sailor; born Denmark 1817; came to Ameriea 1844; married Karen Melehive 1850. Second marrige 1856, to Ingeborg Johnson. Third marriage 1865, to Ann Poters. two children.

T first landed in Door county at Sturgeon Bay, October, 1852, and settled on what is now known as E. C. Daniel's place, where T resided for eight months. 'The Government sold the land, and J tore down 'my house, loaded it into a boat, and came to Ephraim. 'This was then such a dense forest that, with axe in hand, I had to step ashore and clear a place to unload the boat.....Rev. A. M. Iverson, now of Fort Howard, was one of the first settlers in this place, and the first town Superintendent of schools, He was also pastor of the United Brethren Church of the Moravians; and it was at that time our churche here was built. Tt was the first in the county - I do not remember the date, ...T have often said: $1 was the first in this place," but I shall never again be the first to help make a new settelment. "Tt some. times makes me shudder, even now, when T think of those first days, and it is a wonder how we got through,

1854. Soren Hansen, farmer; born Norway 1799; came to America 1854; married Matilda Hanson 1825 (the couple celebrated their golden wedding 1875); has eight children. His son Hans married Abigeil Henry married Hendrieka

1854. Henry Hanson, farmer; born Norway 1828; came to America 1854; married Henrietta Olsen 1854; has six children. His daughter Amelia married Axtel Linquest, of Menominee, Michigan. "Henrietta married Ole 'Torstenson. of Liberty

1855: Carl Nelson, farmer; born Norway 1829; came to America 1855; married Stina Peterson 1851. Second marriage Sets has ele children. Hisdanghter Minnie married Hans *

1855. Myron HL Stevens, farmer; born New York 1821; came west fall of 1836; married Mary F. Ingalls. Seeond marriage 1860, to Annie I. Graham; has six children. His daughter Dora married Henry C. Williams.

1856. John Norton, farmer; born England 1829; came to America 1853; married Martha Wilford 1803; has twelve children. la A canghier Nellie A. married Truman A. Thorpe 1880.

1857, 'Thomas Goodletson, farmer; born Norway 1816; came to America 1853; married Kjesten Peterson 1842; has six ehildren, His son Goodlet married Mai and lives on Washington Island. Jennie married Samuel Hall, and lives at Benton Harbor, Michigan. Cornelius married H. Owman, of Ephraim. Christena married Ole Olsen.

1857. Stephen Mapes, shoemaker; born New York 1811; married Margaret Bright 1832; has seven children. His daughter Rosetta married Stillman Goodnow; Maria married John Potter; Delia married Lewis Churches; Julia married~ William Barnes; Alvin married Sarah Fowles; Calvin married Hattie Fowles; John married Betsy Moore.

son Hon. Edward 8. married Tillie E. Graham 1867; has four children. Elrica married E. Kensey. Alfred married Martha Lyman. Augustine married Betsy Toseland.

1859. Wm. Fry, farmer; born in England 1838; came to America 1857; served in the Russian war; married Alzaday Griffin 1862 (she died 1870), has one child.

1860. John Hogan, farmer; born Ireland 1827; came to America 1847; married Bridget Moroney 1854; has twelve children. His daughter Mary married John Sloan, of Bailey's re Bridget married Moses Cody. Nora married John

1861. C.P. Fairchild, merchant and farmer; born Massachusetts 1830; married Sarah M. Judd 1851; has five children. His son C. E. married Lillie Leman.

1862. Rufus M. Wright, farmer, attorney and counseler at law; was county superintendent of schools four years, and county jrdge for over nine years; born in New York 1832; married Elizabeth Hoyt i857. Second marriage to Ellen Bunten; has four children.

James Cornell, born in New York 1811, married in 1831 to Elizabeth Southward, aged nineteen years; moved to Washington Harbor this county, in 1350, They have had ten children - five sons and five daughters - and at this date all are vet living, and married, The total number of children, grand children, and great grand children resulting from the first marriage is eighty-five, of which seventy-four are now living! Allof Mr. James Cornell's children were fishermen, or married to fishermen. 'The old couple are now living at Green Bay, aged sixty-nine years, and are, we understand, in good health... ..For the above facts we thank the excellent memory of Mrs, H. Of Bailey's Harbor,

1862, Christian Leehler, farmer; born Germany 1814; came to America 1851; married Phoeba Honey; has three children. His son John married Philiza Frei. Cathrine married John Roggendurff. Dora married Alexander Wilson.

1863. Wm. Darling, farmer; was a member of the Iron brigade in 'the late rebellion, also a soldier in the Mexican 'war; married Sarah E. Klis 1854.

1863, Christian Vedder, farmer; born Prussia 1827; came to America 1858; married Caroline Cass; has two children. His danghter Anna married Mr. Hartman, and has two children.

1864, Josiah Judd, farmer; born Massachusetts 1825; married Mary Griffin 1843; has six children. Her daughter Ella married Peter Vanbramer. Hattie married Wm. Closs.

1807. Carl Lundberg, cooper: born Sweden 1821; came, to America 1849; married Caroline Poulsen 1844; has four ehildren, 'Tiis daughter Therasa married Chas. Lid, and lives in

1868. Ole Weberg, farmer; born Norway 1805; married Regina Allen, 1830; hasfive children, His son Andrew married Anna Leman. Barbara married Henry Klein,

'That part of Door county known as Chambers' Island, was 0 named in honor of Capt. Chambers, who lost his life 'there Guring the Black Hawk war. Messrs. David Clow and - Brooks were probably the first settlers of note. In about the he little craft was successfully launched and was a "good boat for her inches," as our sailor reporter termed it. Messrs. Clow and Brooks also took upa homestead on the Isiand, and erected nice frame houses. The structures were well painted, and to-day are fair looking buildings.

At a meeting of the County Board, November 9th, 1858, Chambers' Island was set off asa township. The first' Tuesday in April, 1859, a town meeting was held at the school house, and the town put upon its feet. 'The County Board, at the May meeting, 1858, attached the 'Island to the town' of Gibraltar, the authorities of the town of Chambers Island having failed to elect town officers at the annual meeting. All books "were turned over to the elerkcof the town of Gibaltar.

The greater portion of the population of the town, of Brussels is of Belgian nativity or birth, and by their request the town was called "Brussels" - the same name as the city which is the Capital of Belgium.

At the February meeting of the County Board, 1858, Brussels was set off as a township, and the Board resolved 'that the town should be organized by holding a town election the first 'Tuesday in April, 1858, at 'the house of J.B. Smith, Sugar Creek. The town records show, however, that Brussels was not organized until 1859; the election being held at the store of Michael Smith, Sugar Creek, At the time Brussels was made a town, it covered the territory now divided into the three towns of Brussels, Union, and Gardner. To-day Brussels is one of the best towns in'the county, has excellent roads, and in every direction stretch large and well improved farms.

1855, Francois Patris, farmer; born Belgium 1817; married Mary J. Toba 1839; has three children. Matilda married Joseph Dekeyser 1862; has nine children, and lives in Union. - Florence married Frank Evrard 1869; has four children, and lives in Union. - Josephine married John Evrard 1867; has one child and lives in Union.

1855. Frank Gaspart, farmer; born Belgium 1825; married Celina Lapage 1846; has four children. His daughter Nora married Desire Englebert 1865; has five children - John F. married Antonette Gillette 1874, has three children - Mary married Isaac Gilson 1880. ,

1855. Josephine, widow, married Baptist Dewit 1861. He died 1879, aged 55 years. She has five children, Her daughter Malinda married Gustav Gerion 1880.

1856. Edward Vangindertaelen, farmer; born in Belgium 1821; married Mary T. Kinard 1852; has seven children. His son Charles married Odel Delvoux 1876; has four children. Louis married Estere Legloo 1877; has two children. William L, married Josephine Vangindertaelen 1878; has one child.

1856. John Englebert, farmer; born Belgium 1812; married Mary J. Perrier 1841; has five children, His son Felix married Juliane Franeart 1876; has five children. Desire married Emerance Gaspart 1868. Joseph Emerance Gaspart 1869; has six children. Charles married Mary Quoisman 1871; has four children. Mary married Eugene Hautlet 1877; has one child.

, 1856. Antoine Mohemont, farmer; born Belgium 1836; married Henriette Leglice 1845; has one child, Antonette, who married John Boucher 1862; has three children.

1856, Clement Basinne, farmer; born Belgium 1824; married Mary T. Dogeas 1851; has three children. 'Trace married Joseph Connard 1875; has two children.

1856. Florence, widow, married Splinger 1850. He died 1878, aged 59 years. 'She has four children. Her daughter Augustine married Paseal Degrandgagnage 1863; has seven children, and lives in Red River. Mary T. married Alphonse Quertemont 1876; has two children,

1856. Joseph Quertimont, farmer; born Belgium 1815; married Rosala Vachman 1845. She died 1876, aged 54 years. Mr. G. has five children. His daughter Josephine married Al. Mina 1871; has two children. Amoline married Edward Zepkerin 1874; has three children. Lizzie married John Massart 1874; has two children. Virginia married Frank Mallien 1877.

1856, John B. Bero, farmer; born Belgium 1840; married Mary. 'T. Robson 1840: has seven children. His son Anton married Sidonie Carpiaux 1873; has three' ehildren. Joseph married Francis Minoux 1872; has four children, Mary married John Namur 1862; has eleven children. Hursils married Isidor Trembley 1863; has six children. Mary J. married August Charles 1868; has three children.

1856, Peter Lardinois, farmer; born Belgium 1810; married Gelen Maleo 1830; has four children. His daughter Desisre married Paul Lafebyre 1876; has two children. John married Mary Leneay 1880; has one child. ;

1856. Prosper Naze, farmer and blacksmith; born Belgium 1835; married Fardinante Donfe 1854; has seven children. 'Theodor married Lenore Comble 1873; has three children. Gustav married Tilly Kaye 1879; has one child.

married Trace Legrave 1870; has four children. Joseph married Odil Legrave 1870. She died 1878, aged 24 years, leaving two chiidren. - Isaae married Mary Gaspart 1880.

1855, Antoine Naniot, farmer; born Belgium 1830; married 'Trace Naze 1857. She died 1869, aged 33 years. Second marriage 1878, to Rette Jockare; has four children.

1856, Frank Martin, farmer; born Belgium 1810; married Trace Massart 1835; has three children, Julian married Prosperese Capitan 1862; has nine children, one of which, Malina married M, Arily 1880. - Joseph married Dolphin Jockmy 1866; has four children. - Frank Jr., married Mary Bandoin 1879; has one child,

1856. Amoand Naze, farmer; born Belgium 1807; married Rosala Louis 1830; has' five children, Eugene married Lena 1878; has two children, and lives in Kewaunee county. Desisre married John Nolet i862; has four children, Amos married Laura Gada 1869; has four children,

1808, Antoin Baugnet, farmer; born Belgium 1628; married Mary L. Ladock 185%; has two children, Mary J. married Julian Juliane 1874, and lives in Kansas. Eli married Peter Bellins 1876; has one child,

1856. Michaet Balza, farmer; born Belgium 1823; married Julia Jadule 1852; has seven children, His daughter Mary married Joseph Bouchonville 1876; has two children, and lives in Kewaunee county. - Sophia married Florence Sa¢otte 1877; has one child and lives in Gardner.

1856, Vesonie, widow, married Charles Falk 1855. He died 1875, aged 52 years. She has two children, one of which Julian married Felican Monfils 1878; has two children,

1856. Lambert Comble, farmer; born Belgium 1821; married Mary J. Roner 1844. She died in'56, aged 36 years. Second marriage 1857, to Mary T. Kinard; has seven children.

1856. Joseph Gigot, farmer; born Belgium 1816; married Caroline Hellow; has five children. Mary married Mareelon Douehley 1865; has four children, 'and lives in Green Bay.

1856. Charles Gillson, too old to work, (his son Frank carries on the farm); born Belgium 1792; married Mary Clement 1816; ere ehildren. Jennie married John Bosman 1855; has two children.

1856. Adrien Francois, farmer; born Belgium 1830; married Flora Scetnogle 1851. She died 1862, aged 27 years. Second marriage 1863, to Fuvia Piette; has eight children. His daughter Colestiane married Joseph Piette 1877; has one child.

1856. Charles Dewit, farmer; born Belgium 1834; married Mary Lumbe 1853; has four children, one of which, Jennie, married Emil Quesman 1880.

1857. Nobert Mignon, farmer; born Belgium 1815; married Nora Lorent 1840; has three 'children. Francoise married Joseph Baro 1873; has three children.

1857. Ignace Zephrin, farmer; born Belgium 1808; married Juliane 1844, She died' 1877, aged 70 years. Has six children. Ferdinant married Rosala 'Demont 1868; has seven children, and lives in Green Bay. Julian married Anna. 1870; has six children, and lives in Green Bay. Coine married 'Toine Schal 1866; has seven children. Floria married Lizzio Piette 1872; has four children. Julie married George Johnson 1873; has three children. Edward married Amodine Quertimont 1874; has three children.

1857. Peter Devos, farmer; born Belgium 1816; married Lmey Levand 1818., She died 1860. Second marriage 1851, to Mary C. Zeglow. She died 1870, aged 62 years. Third riage 1872, to Louisa Zoudroy. He has sixteen children. Hi daughter Clemos married Charles Rolly 1875. Odele married Joseph Vandriek 1877; has two children. Joseph married -

1857. Celestin, widow, married Louis Quesmant 1852. He died 1875, aged 53 years.' She has three children. Mary martied Charles Englebert 1874; has four children, Emil married Jennie Dewit 1880.

1857, Leonard Leelou, farmer; born Belgium 1831; married Mary '. Piette 1855; has fivechildren. Hostense married Louis 'Vangindertaelen 1877; has one child.

1859. John Moore, farmer; born Ireland 1816; married Ellen Harrington 1850; hasnine children. His son Garrite married 'Maggie Donland 1879, and is farming in Gardner township.

1859. Charles Piette, farmer; born Belgium 1828; married Jennie Larou 1852; has seven children. Orilee married Florent Genlette 1872; has three children, and lives in Union township. Lizzie married Floria Zephrine 1872; has four children, Joseph married Celestian Francois 1876; has one child.

1860. Charles Miller, farmer; born Germany 1819; married Elizabeth Moss 1850; has two children. Caroline married Charles Williams 1875; has three children, and lives in Kewaunee county. Cathrine married Josoph Kump 1874; has two children, and lives in Kewaunee county.

1863, Alexander Munier, farmer; born Belgium 1810; married Cathrine Mirlier 1839; has four children. Harriette married Frank Lagrave 1869; has three children, and lives in Kewaunee county. Floriente married John B. Francois 1872; has four children. Alexander Jr., married Louisa Legrave 1879; has one child,

1863. Martin Swoboda, farmer; born Austria 1815; married Josephine Dredache 1840.' She died 1874, aged 56 years. He has nine children. Mary married John Sehwisbaski 1861; has eight children, and lives in Milwaukee. Hannah married M. Higktion 1864; has seven children, and lives in Green Bay. Frank married Francoise Nowak 1869; has five children. 'Anna married Joseph Nowak 1876; has two children. Rosa married Frank Gregor 1877; has one child. Albert married Cathrine Mezarah 1877; has one child.

1864. Mathiasfflachac, farmer; born Bohemia 1829; martied Mary dxeebe 1859; has six children. Christena married Joseph Cose 1878; has one child, and lives in Kewaunee oon 1864, Oliver Dedeken, farmer; born Belgium 1825; married Josephine Piette 1850; has eight children. Flora married Eugen Rinquin 1870; has four children; Mary married Charles 8B. Enuing 1872; has three ehildren, and lives in Union township. Theofiield married Julia Leevey 1876; has two children. Maggie married Martin Charles 1876; has three children, and lives in Union township.

1864, Joseph Lumacy, farmer; born Belgium 1822; married Mary 'I. Brichy 1846;' has three children. Octave mar- Tied Joseph Hussin 1872; hasfive children.Mary married John Lardinois 1880; has one child.

1869. Gregor Wauthien farmer; born Belgium 1818; married Rosala Vrakeman 1845; has three children. Ortanse married 'Alfons Dabroux 1871; has four children. Joseph married Josephine Degadin 1876; has one child.

si0. Bugne Degardin, farmer; born Belgium 1827; married Ferdinante Deticre 1856; has five children. Josephine married Joseph Wanthin 1877; has one child, Mary married Peter Mullian 1880.

1870. Eugen Dupont, farmer; born Belgium 1825; married Julia Laderon 1857; has four children, Henry married Lizzie Jarve 1879; has one child.

Brussels has many singular attraetions, and among the number is that of a queer boy or man. He was born Belgi 1854, and consequently is 26 years old. His name is Alexis Johndrain, and he is about the size of a 10 or 12 year old boy. His mother died in 1865, and his father 1869; sinée which time he has worked from farm to farm for his board and clothes - hohasno desire for compensation or wages. Ror, several years he kept the cow left him when his father died. In goin rrom farm to farm he always took the cow withhim, and live mostly on the milk she gave. He finally sold the bovine (or (rather gave her away). He let a neighbor have her for $16,00; tobe paid at the option of the purehaser - without note or other security, Two years have elapsed; nothing has been paid on the cow, and the future payment is more doubtful than;the past. Alexis is comprehensive in general conversation; is energetic, and spry to work, but is boyish in' behavior and actions. 'He seems to have no anticipations for thetfuture, and evidently does not think further ahead than the} 'morrow i LIBERTY GROVE - SIXTH ORGANIZED TOWN.

"Liberty Grove" was so named by C.T.Morbeck, who was defeated in Gibraltar for the office of town clerk. "He became dissatisfied, and that he might have matters under his own dictation, he got a portion of Gibraltar set off at the February meeting of the County Board, 1859, as the township of Liberty Grove. 'The first town meeting in Liberty Grove was held at the house of Ingebret Torgensen, April, 1859. Though different men were elected to fill the several offices, in reality Morbeck was the clerk, treasurer, assessor, justice of the peace, ete., did all of the town business, and had matters his own Way' for some time. Years have passed - Morbeck has gone to Minnesota and located, and Liberty Grove has grown to a township of value, with bright prospects for the future.

However, it was with much difficulty that we obtained any information in Liberty Grove township for a_ county histery. In the first place, the number who have lived in the town ten or more years is but few. And again, the inhabitants are most all foreign born, and talk but little English - and that little is generally very broken. Besides, they have been more or less imposed upon by "sharpers," and are now very skeptical. Not a few thought we wore around for the purpose of assessing their cattle, swine, fowls, ete., and would answer no questions for fear of an increase of taxes. In one instance the head of the family (who understood and spoke but very little English) thought we were around for the purpose of collecting name for an army daft. Evidently he took no newspapers printed in his mother language, for he did not comprehend that the war was yet over which closed in this country fifteen years ago! With anger, he finally answered us: "D - n! I go no to war! I too old!"

'After spending much time in Liberty Grove, and experiencing various incidents of the above nature, we hired two of the natives to gather the facts we desired, while we turned our tention to, other parts of the county. The men we hired have negleted to send us their reports (if they collected any). Hence, we can only give biographical sketches of the following gentlemen now living in Liberty Grove, who have been in the county ten or more years:

In the year 1853, Mr. John Thoresen, now farmer foot in Liberty Grove. He came up' from Milwaukee in a small sailboat, and landed at North Bay. He remained during the summer, then went back to Milwaukee and worked at ship building for a while - returning again to Liberty Grove, where he has since located permanently, and is one of the leading men of the town. He was born in Norway 1824; married Mary 8. Hanson 1857; has seven children.

1855. John Elison, farmer and store keoper; born Denmark 1823; came to America 1855; married Caroline Top 1867. It was after Mr. Elison that 'the Government surveyors named Elison Bay, in about the year 1865. It was not until some two years' later, that Mr. E. knew the bay was named after him - he happened to be seanning over a government map and discovered it.

1857. Christian Hempel, farmer; born Prussia 1820; married Wilhelmine Sette 1847; has eight children. His daughter Augusta married Fredricka Miller. Wilhelmine married' Nie er. 1858. Byron Aslagson, farmer; born Norway 1815; married Martha 0. Johnson 1851.' Second marriage 1868, to Maria Hanson; has one child. 1858. Peter Josephson, farmer; born Sweden 1813; married Mary Foster 1862; has three children.

1869, Wilhelm Smith, farmer; born in Germany 1810; mai ried Louisa Brindemil 1830; has five children. 'His son Frederick married Bertha Stover. Ferdinand married Bertha Gunthe, Frank married Mina Stover. Wilhelm married Julia Stover. Albert married Bertha Sastraw.

Clay Banks was set off of Forestville township, at the Feb- Tuary meeting ofthe County Board, 1859. The first town meeting was held on the first Tuesday in' April, 1859, at Preseott's boarding house,

The name "Clay Banks," is one of long standing, and originated among the satlors on the lake. 'The high elay banks loomed up wonderfully, and sailors could readily recognize \/ them many miles distant. In passing up and down the Lake "clay banks" was sort of a point to reckon distance from. When this sectioiT began to settle up, names for that portion of the county were numerous, but tomake known the location, the words "Clay Banks" always had to be attached, and to save time and get immediate recognition, all other names were dropped, and Clay Banks adopted as ¢4e name.

1855. Wm. Helmholz, farmer; born in Germany 1827; married Matilda Lomann 1855. Second marriage 1872, to Mrs. Louisa Brentigane; has seven children, Otto married Albertina Tube 1877, has one child. Annie married Albert Frost 1877; has three children, and lives in Kewaunee county. Matilda married Wm. Bailer 1874; has two children.

1855. John Mackey, farmer; born New York 1834; married A. Hitt 1860; has four' children. Frank married Benjamin Minsker 1877; has one child, and lives in Ahnapee.

1855. Wm. H. Warren, farmer and surveyor; born New York 1814; married Eliza B. Dodge 1836; has five children. His @aughter Harrietta married' Thomas Garland 1856. Second marriage 1860, to George T. Foss; haa two children, and lives in Chieago. - Kdward married Henrietta Harris 1864. Second marriage 1872, to Annie Coffin; has three children, and lives in New York. - Strah married John Campbell 1865; has no chiid - Julius married Sarah Boline 1866; has three children.

1865. John Madden, farmer; born Ireland 1827; married Louisa Velier 1847; has eight children. His daughter Ellen married Comodore Fry 1870; has three children, and lives in Ilinoia - Mary married George Nelson 1871; has three children and livesin Sturgeon Bay - James married Ellen Donland 1875; has two children and lives in Sturgeon Bay. - Nora married Wm. Shea 1880, and lives in Kewaunee county.

1865. P. B. Millard, farmer; born New York 1815; came west 1840; married Alice Wilson 1887, Second marriage 1860, to Sarah E. Leonard; has six children. His son H. R. married Hattie Bueknam 1874, and lives in Fort Howard. - Wilson marhed - 1873, and lives in Reedsburg, this State. - Mary A. married Wm. Fuller 1868; has three children, and lives in Racine. - Wilburn married 1877, and lives in Hlinois.

children. His daughter Elizabeth married Wm. Clark 1862; has six children, and lives in Sturgeon Bay - Norman married Emma Thayer 1873; has two children. - Helen married Hiram Greenwood 1877; has one child, and lives in Sturgeon Bay.

1866, Edward Olsen, farmer; born Norway 1820; came to America 1854; married Alice Johnson 1859. Second marriage 1871, to Caroline Halverson; has six children.

1866. Chauncey Thayer, farmer and_lumberman; bora New York 1834; came west to Wisconsin 1845; married Sarah Moses 1853. Second marriage 1865, to Rachael J. Rowse; has eleven children. His daughter Amétia married James 'Woods 1876; has one child, Lillian married Augustus Lallamont 1878, and lives in Bailey's Harbor. Minnie married Dominic Bradley 1879, and lives in Bailey's Harbor. Sarah A. married John 'Vaughn 1879, and lives in Kansas.

1867. Josoph Monnoso, farmer; born Canada 1826; married Mary Balanger 1852; hag seven children, His daughter Rosa married Michael Gowey 1872; has four children, and lives in Sheboygan, this State. 'Louis married, Mary Sanford 1816; has two children, and lives in Egg Harbor. Jennie married Mark Vertz, 1875; has one child, and lives in Egg Harbor. Mary married Bert Whoples 1878; has two children,

1867. Patrick Finan, farmer; born in Ireland 1824; martied Ann Welsh 1847, Second marriage 1962 to Mary Welsh; has eight children, Michael married Alice Henry 1872; has one child, and lives in Iowa. Catherine married James Grady 1873, and lives in Iowa. Mary married August Olsen 1876; has two children,

1868. Peter Fritz, farmer; born Canada 1825; married Julia A. Bowne 1854; has four 'children. Sarah married Barney Cabe 1875; has one child, and lives in Clark county, this State.

1869. J. L. Phillips, farmer; born Vermont 1807; married Caroline Felton 1828. Second marriage 1831, to Lucy Felton; has four children. Arminia married Henry Patison 1842, and lives in Vermont" Rosselas W. married Rocksena Lumus 1861;

1810. Wm, Bailey, farmer; born Maine 1814; married Jane Reed 1843, Second marriage 1862, to Matilda Pieree; has four children, "Lydia married James Lockhart 1863, and' lives in Forestville,

On the petition of E. 8. Fuller, the County Board, at the November meeting, 1859, set off from the west part of 'the town of Otumba, under the name of Nasewaupee. The town also included Basin Island, town 28, range 2. The first town meeting was hold at the house of Hiijah 8. Fuller, first Tuesday in April, 1860.

'The word "Nasewaupee" is of wide range, and really conveys, or can be used in different sense or meaning. in one way, it has reference to early dawn, or that part of the day before sunrise. However, in the sense in whieh it is connected with the township, "Nasewaupee" is of different meaning. In 1856 Mr. Nelson W. Fuller, and others, wanted. a post-oflice on the west side of the bay. "As to a name for the P.O. to be established, the Post-office department at Washington did not agree with Mr. Fuller and other parties here, so the whole matter concerning the name was left with the postmaster at Green Bay, who thought that "Nasewaupee," the name of a Menominee' Indian chief that once located thereabouts, was appropriate. Nasewaupee post-office flourished under Mr. N. W. Fuller's administration as P.M. At least we presume it flourished, for his net earnings the first three months were 37 cents. He finally resigned the position of postmaster, in favor of his brother, Mr. E.'S. Fuller, who kept up_the office for a time, when the post-office eame to the same end as did Chief 'Nasewaupee - passed from existence. When the township was organized, it was named after the deceased post-office, and now the name "Nasewaupee" lives on, and only time will tell how fat up the ladder of fame it will 'elimb.

1855. Talleck Haines, farmer; born Norway 1812; married Ellen C. Halverson 1842. She died 1880, aged 63 years. Mr. H. has seven children. His daughter Mary married Knud Knudson 1869, Melvin married Mary 187-; has two children. Christena married Hans Eliason 1877; has two children, Tellif married Mary Lavassor 1880.

1856. Lonis Schnemacher, farmer; born Germany 1832; married Rhoda Walker 1855; has nine children. His daughter Lizzie married Charles Walker 1880.

1856. Simon Maloney, farmer; born Ireland 1816; married Bridget Sexton 1844; has three children, Jane married John Murray. Honora married Patrick MeDermott 1880.

1856. John Rohan, farmer; borti Ireland 1825; married Cathrine Haverty 1856; has four 'children. Mary 'married Paul 'Terrian 1880, and lives in Stephenson, Michigan.

1856. Cornelius Gormley, farmer; born Ireland 1813; married Helen Donland 1840; has five children. Bridget married John Rider 1860; has six children, and lives in Calumet county, this State. John married - 1871, and lives in Minne sota. Lizzie married Patrick Farley 1866. She died 1867. Mary married Ephriam LeClare 1870; has four children. Ellen married Chester Graves 1873; has four children and lives in Green Bay.

1856. Francis Donland, farmer; born Ireland 1827; married Fiizabeth Lynch 1844, "Second marriage 1877, to Marga, ret Writt; has seven children, His daughter Lizzie married Patrick Farley 1868. She died 1871. Julia married Allen

Donnelly 1876; has two children, and lives in Sturgeon Bay. Ellen married James Madden 1875; has two children, and lives in Sturgeon Bay. John married Mary Hodeck 1880, and lives at Whitefish Bay.

1856. Adam Heilmann, farmer; born Germany 1832; came to America 1843; married Barbara Dellenbach 1861; has four children living,' He lost 5 children, with diphtheria, during Nov. and Dee. 1880.

1857. John P. Simons; farmer; born France 1823; came to America 1847; married Christenia Lucot 1850; has five ehildren. His daughter Clemintine married James Keogh Jr,, 1874; has three children, and lives in Sturgeon Bay. Emile N. married M. Liest 1880,

1857. Emily Peterson, left a widow in 1867, with two boys. 'The young men are industrious, and hard workers. They stick to the farm, and use every means to comfort their mother.

1857. John Mann, farmer; born Germany 1829; married Catherine Stephan 1856; has four children. His daughter Margaret, married Martin Dehose. She died 1880.

1858, Fredrick Monk, farmer; born Germany 1818; married Sophia Tremason 1849; has four children. His son Charles married - 1876; has one child, and lives in Manito- 'woe county.

1859. John Mulverhill,'farmer; born Ireland 1831; married Bridget Mullane 1854; has eleven ehildren. His daughter Marry Ann married Edward Kinney.

1868. Richard Hennessy, farmer; born Ireland 1818; married Mary Crowley 1843; has eight children. Margaret married Edward Keogh, of Forestville. Mary married James Sullivan, of Forestvillé, Hannah married Dennis Daley, of New Franken. John married Jennie Sloan. Michael 'married Maggie Wilson.

1870. Paul Leist, farmer; born Germany 1841; married Barbara Leichney 1863; has six children. His daughter Mary married Emile N. Simons 1880,

November 17 1859, the county board set off from the township of Otumba, town 28, range 26, together with town 28, range 27, and that part ef town 28, range 25, being Kast of Sturgeon Bay; calling the township set off "Laurieville," and the first town meeting to be held at the house of George Bassford, the first Tuesday in April, 1860. Some of the inhabitants wanted the name changed, and a public meeting of the citizens was called. 'The object of the meeting was to get up a petition to present to the County Board, asking that the name of the township be changed from "Laurieville" to that of "Sebastopol." At the February meeting, 1860, the Board granted the Petition. By some means "Sesastopol" was enterred on the Tecords as "Sevastopol," and it has gone by the latter name ever since, Sevastopol is now one of the most important fowns in the county, and within its limits are' many good

Tn the year 1850, Capt. Klinkenburg first made a stay in Door county. He has lived at intervals, in and out of the county ever since - at present residing here. He was born in Norway, 1822; married Dora T. Spourland 1849; has six children. His daughter Ida married Hugh Solway 1877; has one child.

1851. Baaka Solway, farmer; born Norway 1800; married Regina Olsen 1835. Seeond marriage 1837, to Mortar Martenus. Third marriage 1852, to Bertha Halverson; has six children. His son Eli married Anna + and lives in Oconto. "His danghter Anna married Soren' Anderson, and lives injFt. Howard. Sarah married Julius Spaurland, Regina married Alfred Iveson, and lives at Marinette. Hugh' married Tda Klinkenburg.

1854. Robert Laurie, farmer; born Scotland 1825; came to America 1852; married Catherine Monroe 1849; has seven chilaren. His daughter Katie married Wm. Schnider 1877.

1854. Wm. King, farmer; born Germany 1812; marriey Mary Hoff 1836; has two children, Mary married Benjamin Baptist. George married Margaret Shaffer.

1855. George Bassford, farmer; born England 1823, married Sarah Ceaton 1846. Second marriage 1853, to Johanah Rnssing; has nine children. His son William married Charlotte Ash.' John married Ida Woleott. Eliza married Charles Mann and Lives in Towa.

1855. Frederick Sehuyler, farmer; born Pennsylvania 1834; married Nancy A. Marshall 1856. She died 1878, aged forty years, He has eleven children.

1855, Jacob Crass, farmer; born Germany 1824; married Selena Sacket 1847. Second marriage 1800, to Margaret Cole has six children. His daughter Sarah married Sylvester 'Wead 1868. She died 1873, aged 24 years. His daughter Louisa married Joseph Jackson 1869; has four children, and lives in Shawano county. Charles married Sylvia Norton 1874. Ida married Joseph Norton 1880. Thomas Melville married Eliza Walker 1879.

1856, Henry B. Stephenson, farmer; born England 1830; came to America 1833; married Jane Orr 1852; has seven children. His daughter Ella married Frank Kimber 1877; has one child.

'Mr. Stephenson furnishes us with the following appropriate extracts, taken from a letter that he wrote, which was published some years ago:

The first white settler that we can get any account of was a Mr. Lovejoy, who came from Canada, and squatted on the shore of 'Sturgeon Bay near its mouth,' snd which is now known as Hibbard's Bluff. sometime in the year 1836. He remained there for some years and followed the occuprtion of fishing and also furnished steamboats with wood but made no attempt at farming. 'The next white settlements. were also made on the shore of Sturgeon Bay by Mr. H. P, Hanson and Salvi Salvison ( still old and respected residents of the town), in the years 185r and 1852, In the year 1853 the Gar- Jaxds, one of whome is so well known throughout the county, also settled of the shore of Sturgeon Bay; others soon followed and the shore of the Bay was dotted with the small clearings and still sma ller houses of the pioneers who left their foreign homes to seek a more congenial clime in the wilds of Door county, where they could enjoy freedom of speech, free air arid worship God as best suited them. The principal occupation of those settling on the shore was fishing for the first few years, but Tater they have given their time and attention to clearing their lands and farming. ...Tn_ the spring of the year 1956 A. Sackett, with his family, moved into the woods about five milfes from any settlement and commenced to open a farm on the east-hal of the southwest quarter of section 26. town 28, range 26. Mr. Jacob Crass soon followed him and settled on the south-east quarter of section 27 for the purpose of opening up a farm. Others followed at different short intervals of time and in the two years - 1856 ord 1857

- George Bassforé, John Hocks, E.C, Daniels, the Stephensons, P. J. Simon, J. Zettel, John Meyer L. Heldmann and a few others moved their families into 'the town to battle with the noble forests and the hard times that followed the panic of the fall of 1857, 50 long to be remembered by the few old settlers that first broke soil in these grand old woods....In the fall of 1859 the town was sct off from tine old town of Otumba of which it had formed a part, and organized for lection purposes; the name of Sebastopol was suggested by P. J. 'Simon, but for some reason it was put on the records of the town as Sevastopol and has been known by that name ever since, 'The first town meeting was held at the house of George Bassford; public schools and public roads then took the attention of the people. ...In 1859, the Laurie Brothers - Robert and Alexander - built a small schooner, the second one we believe built in Door county, and called the Peninsula, which was a model of beauty and one of the fastest sailers on Green Bay. ... We will now pass on to the month of April, 1863, which was made memorable by the exciting incident of Mrs, Henry Martin's two children - a boy and girl - being lost in the woods, one' being five and the other seven years of age. 'The residents of the town having been notified of the fact, made a general turn out and search was made in all parts of the wood far and near and they were finally found on the morning of the day after they had strayed away from home, by Mr. 'Alex Laurie, (since deceased) having lain out in the woods one day and night and strayed about three miles from home, . .. The civil war was also raging at its highest point about this time, and our good towns people had their troubles from this source, some of the more patriotic enlisted among which I find the naines of Jacob Grass, Richard Ash, Luke Coyne, and James Bannan; others waited until they should draw a prize in the great government lottery, and among those that drew and marched into the ranks were Dennis Crowley, Robert Stephenson, Nicholas Armbrust John Meyer and George King, At the close of the war they all retamed to their peaceful homes and happy families to enjoy their lives as best they might... . The summer and fallof 1871 'was the dryest ever known here since the "settlement of the town, and fires raged in the woods and fields during the latter part of the summer and the entire fall; the destruction of timber and fences was fearful and amonnted to thousands of dollars. In some cases grain. was burned in the fields. "There was but one building burned, however, in the whole town, On the night of October 8th almost the entire woods of the town were on_fire, and had the storm that passed over the more southern part of the county reached us Tdoubt if there would have been a soul left to tell the tale, Nothing of importance transpired since that time tomar the peace and prosperity of our towns people, until the night of the 2sth of July, 1874; on that night a terrible wind and rain storm passed over the central part of the town, from west to east, and tore down a great amount of timber, took the roof entirely off from one barn and shifted the roof of Mr. Sailor's house two or three feet endwise but did not carry it far enough to throw it to the ground; it also tore up eight or ten apple trees in Mr. Joseph Zettel's orchard, and the fences that came in its way were scattered far and wide. Mr. Andrew Finnegan lost one cow by the falling timber....In the spring and summer of 1874 two post offices were established in the town, One at George Bassford's comers called "Sevastopol," (Henry Martin is now - 1880 - postmaster), the other at H. B: Stephenson's 'and called 'Malakoff," and located neariy in the center of the town,,..We now have business centers which afford the farmers a ready market for their farm and forest products, and they are all in a prosperous condition, each going on in his own way, improving his farm by putting on better buildings, better fences and setting out orchards of all kinds of fruit trees,' many of which do exceedingly well in this locality....As all things ordained by man must have an end so must this history of mine end.

1856. John Hocks, farmer; born Holland 1819; married Rosa Maher 185; has six children, Mary married N. N, Crom- Woll. Katie married Charles Baptist. "William married Mary

1857. 'Leonard Heldmann, farmer; born Germany 1818; married Maggie Steger 1853; has seven children. Barbary married Alexander Hopp. Lena married Godfred Hopp. George married Maggie Uselding.

1857. Peter J. Simon, farmer; born Prussia 1821; married 'Magdelena Counsin 1847; has seven children. John married Martha Castle. Catharine married Lurton Jordon. Martin married Amanda Coyne. Annie married John P. Webber.

1867. Henry Martin, farmer; born, Ireland 1890; married Eliza Peters; has eleven children. His step-son, Chas. Walker, married Lizzie Schumacher. Eliza married Thomas Melville.

1857. Alexander Templeton, farmer and weaver; born in France 1815; married Margaret Auld 1836. Second marriage 1873, to Mrs, Rhoda Sherwood; has three 'children. His son Robert married Jennie Colman 1869; and lives in Arkansas. 'Allen married Emma Lashure 1876.

1858. James Gillespie, farmer; born Ireland 1825; married Eliza Campbell 1857; has eight children. His daughter Sarah married Walter Damkcphler 1879.

1861. Michael Grovogal, farmer; born Franee 1809; married Rosaly Winter 1842. Second marriage 1847, to Mary Platt; has onechild, Conrad, who married Eliza Platt.

1861. James R. Mann, Sr., farmer; born England 1827; married Ellenor Ro_ers 1849; has eight children. Charles married Eliza Bassford, and lives in' Towa. James, Jr., married Geo'giana Mills,

'The County Board, on the 9th of July, 1861, set off of Gibraltar the township of Egg Harbor. The first' town meeting was held in the school house, near Mr. J. Thorpe's place.

As to the origin of the name "Egg Harbor," there is some variation in the statements of the "old settlers." One statement is, that Mr. Claflin, (the first white settler in Door county) so named it, because, while coasting along the shore, he got good shelter there,' and on the beach he found a nest full of eggs - those of some wild fowl. Another report is, that Col. Robinson, and other gentlemen from Green Bay, many years ago, took' erajee in a small sail yacht, going as far north as "Death's Door." They visited miost of the Harbors along the coast, and had a good time - in the old fashion meaning of the word. "On one occasion they got to throwing eggs at each other, and did not "let up" until every egg they had was thrown, and the contestants completely smeared over with the shell-covered hen-fruit. Afterward, to distinguish the "battleground" from other places and. little harbors along the coast,

'Whatever may be the origin of the name, Egg Harbor township is now prominet in the make up of the county, and each year makes decided progress in the town.

1840 was the date Ransselaer Marshall, farmer, first eame to Door eounty. He was born at Pensaukee, this' State, 1830; married Adeline Laplant 1860. Second marriage 1873, to Catherine Post.

1841. Oliver P. Graham, farmer; born in Ohio 1816; married Mary Ann Marshall 1847; has ten children, Matilda' married Hon. B.S. Minor, and lives at Fish Creek, Henry married Emily Rathbun.

T first came to Door county in 1841. There were but few inhabitants in the county at that time - one family (Mr. Boon's) on Roek Island - then called Louse Tsland - another family by the name of Saunders, at Eagle Harbor; Claflin at Fish Creek; Stevenson's at Little Sturgeon, and two or three old bachelors, I believe were about all the 'white inhabitants - excepting those at John P, Clark's fishing station, 'at Whitefish Bay - that were living in' what is now known as Door

A. comical genius, by:the name of Lovejoy, was an old that had lived in the county some time, He had been away from the society of women so long, that the sight of one would make him jump as if struck by electricity, and he would run off into. the woods. "However, sometime afterward, he became more reconciled, and finally got so close to a woman as to marry her. He was the first ship-builder in these parts. He built a small vessel at Big Sturgeon - sloop-rig, good model, and fine sailer, The craft was used for fishing and freighting about the Islands. 'The first winter after she was Taunched, he laid her up in a little inlet about a mile or so from the Door bluffs. The water fell so much that winter that he could not get the boat afloat the next spring. During the summer the porcupines gnawed several holes in her, which gave rise to the place being calledy"Hedgehog Harbor.".. .. As far as I know, Indians hereabouts have been generally peaceful, when Yankees kept firewater ovt of their reach. If the Indians were filled up with the "tangle," they were almost as bad as drunken white men. . ..Among the first to start business transactions in Door county, was J. M. Craw, of Ohio. who came to Washington Island, and engaged in fishing and lumbering. He was upwards of ninety years old when he came; drove a large business a few years, and then he retired from active business, and returned to 'Ohio, to enjoy the fruits of his younger-day labors. T believe he did not live long afterhe left Door county....In 1848 I entered the land where the village of Sturgeon Bay now stands. My brother Robert, now deceased, built the "upper mill" in Sturgeon Bay in the fall of 1854 or 1855. " Bradley & Crandall had built the "lower mill? a year or so previous ...Mr, Carrington was the first white settler in Bailey's Harbor, having settled and left there about 1849. His son Miles, now resides at the Harbor. ...The steamer Michigan made an attempt late in the fall of 1854 to get into Sturgeon Bay with supplies for Bradley & Crandall, bot had to back out and land the supplies at $Allen's dock, Egg Harbor. 'The Sturgeon Bay people had to turn out, cut a road down here, and hati the supplies through the Woods. .The first road to Green Bay from Sturgeon Bay was cut out about' 1855 or's6, and paid for by subscription. E,S. Fuller and Buck Kimber helped to cut it - eamping on the route, T acted as "pilot."

1843. Leyi Thorpe, merchant and farmer; born in New York 1826; married Jane Ramsey 1858; has two children. His son 'Truman A. married Nellie Norton 1880.

1853. Milton E, Lyman, farmer (ex-county judge); born in New York 1821; married Adeline King 1852; has two children. Hisson Baward C. married Jennie Sheldon, and lives in Now

In the spring of 1852 T was elected justice-of-th e-peace - town of Washington, T went to Manitowoc county to file my bond. 'The clerk of the Circuit Court could not tell me whether we belonged to that county for judicial purposes or not - we (this county) was not then organized for judicial purposes. I filed my bond; came home, procured another set of bonds, and went to Green 'Bay, Brown county, and filed my bonds here, also - bound to be right, Thus T had to travel over 300 miles to file my justice Lond... .Tn 18631 visited the schools of Door county. At Little Sturgeon I found the names of ten children on the school register from one family - that of Robert Stephenson; one of Nature's Noblemen! 1 then challenged the State to show an equal on the school register. Mr. Pickard, our worthy State Superintendent was so much pleased with the challenge that he made the family a present of one year's subscription to the School Journal... ..,The following is from an old report to the State Superintendent

DOOR COUNTY, Since my last Annual Repor: to sou, Fhave held eight public examinations and" spedial examinations; T have" granted thirty ceréifeates; have relec- {ed seven applications; have made thirty-seven visits o schools." My county Js about 'Que. hundred 'miles long by sisteen to twenty wide, and not ong mile of public conveyance in the county. I have traveled 1.142 miles. 1022 6n foot, for school purposee the past feat. Tuere are 'twenty-nine districts in' the "county, an increase of four districts the past year. Our county, in common with ail new counties, has suered from delinquent taxes, render- {ng it almost impossible to hire teachers, or to pay them at the expiration of their term of office... Door county is improving fast in school room accom modations, but yet issadly dedetent. We want more commodious and better Yentilated school rooms, maps. glot ost 'want is the active co-operation Teachers jE. LYMAN, County Sup 'Nor, - Mr. Lyman shows commendable energy in his work and confirms fhe truth ofthe Brovarb. "Where theresa will there's a way," ito highway. Thad the pleasure of examining Mr. A. G. Warren, who taught the Sturgeon Bay school in the room now occupied by the "Advocate," Mr, Warren said: 'Now, Judge, you'must not be too hard on me, for T presume that I am a littie rusty." T found him well qualified, and often remember, with pleasure, the pleasant hours we spent comparing the present system with those of our boyhood days....A noted event, and one that caused a great excitement at that time, was the burning'of J. M. Craw & Son's barn, at Washington Island, in March 185-, 'by J. Westbrook. In the summer of 1862 Westbtook cut some five'or six tons of hay on State lands on Washington Tsland. He went outside and bought him a yoke of cattle to lumber with durng the coming winter; relying on that for the support ef his family after the close of navigation 'the following fall. Craw & Son went and drew the hay and put it in their barn, Westbrook tried to get some satisfaction out of them, but could not. About 7 o'clock in the evening the barn was discovered to be on fire, As Westbrook had made some threats, suspicion was aroused, and parties started from the barn in pursuit. "A shert distance from the barn a mitten was found; still farther on, a woolen comforter was picked up, and before he reached home, Westhrook himself was overhauled. He was brought back; a watrant issued, and he was arrested at once. The excitement was great, The proposition was at once made to throw him into the flames. Special constables were appointed, among whom was Wm. B. Lawrence, a law-abiding citizen then, as now. Westbrook was "committed to their care, with instructions to protect him at all hazards - and well they performed their duty. 'The prisoner. was examined the next day, and committed to the Brown county jail for trial. After lying in' jail for eight months, his trial came on. He was defended by J.S, Loy and Hon. T. 0, Howe. The jury disagreed. Public opinion was strong in his favor, ¢. 2 - that_he had great provocation, and that he had been punished enough. The loss to Craw & Son was a severe one - particularly at that time of the year - being $3,600 or

1856, Martin Maloney, farmer; born Ireland 1807; married Mary Lanahan 1840; has' three children, Johannah' married 'Andy Finegan. Maria married Daniel Q'hern. Bridget married Michael Carmody.

1857. William Carmody Sr. farmer; born Ireland 1815; married Margaret Burk 1838; has eight children. John married Margaret Kinney; has seven children. Johanah married Perry Hibbard 1872; has three children,

1857. Thomas Carmody, Sr., farmer; born Ireland 1806; married Margaret Kinney 1836; has nine children, John T., Mary, Thomas J., Margaret, Michael, James, and Dennis are ali married, and live in the town of Egg Harbor.

Anna married Myron H. Stevens, and lives in Fish Crook, Henry C. married Leitie Vhorp, and lives in Sturgeon Bay. Ezra B. married Jennie Zink,

1861. Wm. LaRoy, farmer; born Canada Kast 1833; married Almira Post 1854; has five children. Edgar D. married Nellie Wellever. Sarah married Frank Wellever.

July, 9th, 1861, the County Board set off a portion of Gibraltar,and framed the "set off" portion into a township, under the nameof "Bailey's Harbor," - the name Bailey being given in honor of an old settler by the name of Bailey. Bailey's Harbor township was enlarged in 1870, by the addition of another slice of territory off of the town. of Gibraltar. The first town meeting to elect town officers for Bailey's Harbor, Was held in the sehool house in District No.2, town of Gibraltar.

In past, years, Bailey's Harbor has been particularly prominent for its facilities for shipping by water; the grand old forest. erop was abundant, and from the timber yield the majority of the inhabitants 'harvested their living. In later days, however, much attention has been given to farming, and now large, well-eultivated and produetive fields are the general make-up, and main support of the township.

T came to Bailey's Harbor in 1849; assisted as town Clerk in organizing the town uf Gibraltar 1838. Also town of Bailey's Harbor in 1862; was post-master and assistant for ten years, and held many minor town and school offices ...In the summer of 1849, Alanson Sweet, of Milwaukee, who was' doing an extensive business in the forwarding and commission business, built and purchased some ten or twelve vessels to carry grain and produce to the eastern market, and on their return trip call at his dock at Bailey's Harbor, and load with wood and stone for Milwaukee and Chicago, market, as there was not much freight at that time to "bring up," except salt. Sweet purchased lots 5 and 4. where the present village of Bailey's Harbor now stands, He sent to this place a ctew of men, in charge of Capt. Robinson, to start a pier, and open a stone quarry - expecting to find 'good building stone in the bluff near the pier. At that time Milwau- Kee and Chicago were using a good deal building stone, and were shipping it from the east. for building purposes. In October, Mr. Sweet recalled Mr. Robinson. and sent ye scribe Beery (having been in his employ several years) here to take charge of the work. During the winter of 184gand 'g0 we got out timber to finish the pier, and cut and got out some two thousand and five hundred cords of 'wood for shipment - there was no sawing of wood then, as now. We also put up four, and with the two already up, made six log dwelling houses, for the accommodation of the men and families here. During' the fall and early winter, we cut a wagon or sleigh road from Bailey's Harbor north-west to the shore of Green Bay; opposite Hat Island in Green Bay waters - probably the first road cut to. cross the peninsula in the present limits of Door county. At that time traveling and business 'were done by boats and vessels in summer, and on the ice in winter.

'When we landed here in October, 1849, we learned that Gan, Brooks, Carrington, and others from Peshtigo had been here duri the same simmer and fall - purchasing and clearing land, putting up buildings, and preparing to bring their families the next spring. ...Tn the year 1851, I think it was, that Alanson Sweet had a contract. with the government to build the light house on the Island or east side of Bailey's Harbor Bay. The light was used until about 1868, when the range lights, at the head of the bay, were built, and the old light on the point was discontinued - the house and tower still stand as a monument of early days. . . .Tn 1853 Durgan & Stewart, of Manitowoc, brought a stationary engine here, and put apa saw mill ator near the shore end of the pier built by Sweet. The mill was successfnlly run for several years, when the building was tom down, the engine taken back to Manitowoc, and the property went into the hands of Alexander Mitchell, of the Wisconsin Marine and Fire Insurance Company Bank, of Milwaukee. ...In 1854 Morgan & Prescott, of Illinois, brought an engine, and put it' in motion at the head of Mud Bay, for the purpose of sawing cedar. After some years the engine was taken to Clay Banks. ...In 1854 and 'ss J. R, McDonald and D. McCummins were 'carrying on fishing business at North point of Mud Bay. They after- 'ward sold out to Messrs. Hendricks and Bues, who still own the place, «In 1854 and '5, Nathaniel Wood (now of Towa) and Samuel N. Bacon (now of the Exchange hotel, Sturgeon Bay) were operating in the fish and fish-barrel business, on the west shore of Mud Bay... .In 1854 '5, John Scott was engaged in the fishing business, at Little Harbor. They were also dealing in fish, salt, etc., about' the same time, Scott also got out the timber, and laid the Keel for the schooner Chase. He afterwards sold her to Hackett & Lutts, who finished and fitted her out, Scott, after disposing of the Chase, bought another vessel; traded her for the Yankee Trader - which he beached. Then he built the Marian Scott, and lost her near Two Rivers. ...In 1857 A. K, Sen bought of G. Carrington Lot No. 2, section 20, and erected. extensive lime kilns, 'and built a fine dwelling house on the shore of the bay. The following year the property went into the hands of C, L, Williams, who finished up the house and kilns, A year or two later, the house was burned, and Williams abandoned the enterprise. .. .In 1858 the town of Gibraltar was set off, and organized, including town 29, 30, 31, 32, and fractional town 33, and Islands in Green Bay. 'We remained under that organization a short time, when Liberty Grove was set off. In 1861 Gibraltar was divided into three towns, Gibraltar, Egg Harbor, and Bailey's Harbor, and the first town meeting was appointed to be held in' aschool house in April, 1862, when the following town officers were elected: John Scott, chairman; Adam Hendricks, and L. D. Wood, supervisors; Soloman Beery, town clerk Tn 1800, Mr. B, Hunton, of Chicago, brought a stock of provisions, groceries, liquors, ete., to trade for wood, posts, bolts, and fish. He remained here' until his death, 1862....In' the spring or summer of 1862, Hon, M. Kilgore came to Bailey's Harbor and built a pier, which he has kept in running order ever since. Mr. Kilgore has represented us in the State Legislature; as Chairman on the County Board, and as Chairman of the town Board. He has done more for the advancement of Northern Door county and improvements on roads, bridges, mails, etc., than any other man in the county.... Tn 1853 8, B, Ward came to Bailey's Harbor, and brought with him a small stock of provisions, notions, ete. He bought a house of W. L. Brooks on the site where he built the Bailey's Harbor House - now 'owned by Adam Hendricks. Mr. Ward was successful in. trade, and remained here until his death in 1869 or "70.-..Tn 1865. William Ra Higgins & Son came to Bailey's Harbor from Kenosha, this State, and built their pier and steamboat dock here. Mr. Higgins served' the people of this town as chairman of the town and County Board, and died here in 187-. 'The son, Mr, Allen Higgins, continues business at the old site... .In 1866 or "67 J. W, Lowel built a steam saw mill on the shore near Higgins' per, After afew years the mill was moved away. Mr. J. T. Wright built the Peninsula house here about the same time.

1858. Adam Hendricks, landlord; born in Germany; came to America 1849; married Ernestina' Schermer 1858; has ten children. His daughter Amelia married Ernest Leidiger 1880, and lives in Sevastopol.

1854. Fred Arlt, grist mill owner; born in Prussia 1827; married Augusta Graner 1856; has four children. His daughfer Augusta married George Mainz, Rosala married "W. A.

1854. James Scott, (now an object of charity); born in Tre- Jand 1813; married Mary Ann Clark 18 - ; has only one ehild living - John, who is married, and now resides in Oregon.

1855. Daniel E. Rowe, farmer and lumberman; born New York 1836; married Emma L. Kelly 1870. Second marriage 1877, to Rosa Steel. 'Third marriage 18 - ; has four children.

1857. 'Ann T. Griffin, born Ireland 1826; came to America 1827. 'She cleared farm, and for twenty-five years lived with widow Hannah Sanbourn - now deceased.

1860. "Moses Kilgore, farmer and mail-contractor; born in Maine 1817; married Ruth W. Hutehins; has eight children. His daughter Ella married Roger Eat ugh. Mary Ann married John Rottman. James married Regina Hinds,

1861. J.B. Lallemont, farmer; born in France 1830; me to America 1854; married Catharine Bhos 1853. Second marriaze 1880, to Elizabeth O*hairs; has four children, His daughters Mary and Jannie, and son August are married.

1862. William Toseland, farmer; born England 1826; came to America '56 married Eliza Panter 1851; has eight children. His daughter Elizabeth married A. Minor, and lives in Fish Creek. "Ann married L. Wilegan, 'Thomas married Miss Stickney, and lives inGreen Bay. Rosa married George Anger. Jessie miarried George Briggs.

1863. William Panter, farmer; born England 1827; came to America 1852; married.' Louisa Lenton 1853; has seven chilren, 'His daughter Elen married Thomas Clark, and lives in

1863." Thomas Panter, farmer; born England 1835; came to America 1856; married Rebecca Coe 1856; has seven children. His daughter Julia married Thomas Tuft. Mary L. married Martin Stephenson, Floranee "married Andrew

1870. Edward Rickey, farmer; born Pennsylvania 1829; married Sarah Reynolds 1860; has six children. His daughter Marian married Frank Meteaif.

'The County Board of Superyisors, at a special meeting June 10, 1862, set off from Brussels the fractional townships 27, range 23'and 4, together with fractional township 28, of range 24, 'The fractional townships set off were organized into a town, under the name of Gardner - in honor of F.B. Gardner, who at that time was carrying on an extensive Inmbering business at Little Sturgeon Bay. The first town meeting was held in a school house, District No. 1, town of Brussels.

It will be remembered that in giving an outline of the settlement of Door county, at the beginning of this history, that we mentioned Little Sturgeon as the site on which settied the first white man in Door county - Mr. Claflin, who died 12 years ago. His daughter Adelia, married Mr. "Robert Stevenson (the second white settler in Door county) in May, 1837. Mr. 8. Aled January 27th, 1880, aged about. 74 years. (generally supposed to be much older). Mrs. Stevenson still resides in the Vicinity of Little Sturgeon, town of Gardner, and isan intelligent old lady, She was born in Louisiana 1820; has reared up

2 family of eleven children. Her son Increase married Elizabeth Bartlet 1860; has one child. He died in the war of the rebellion - Mary A. married Lorenzo Welding 1858; has two children. - Jane married Smith Weldon 1867; has four children. - Cyrus married Fanny Nixon 1873; has two children. - Adam R. married Jane Perry 1874; has one child. - John married Jennie Reed 1873. Lydia married Sylvester Wead_1874; has two children. - Charles married Annie Johnson 1877; has one child. - Nancy married John Killorn 1879. - Daniel aarried Prisetlla Sherwood 1879. She died 1880. - Henry married Annie 'Thompson 1879; has one child.

1837. Wm, Claflin, farmer and fisherman; born at Little Sturgeon 1837; married Mary J. Parker 1858; has_ three children. Mr. William C. was the first white child, of which there is any record, born within the limits of Door county.

1855. Edward Riley, farmer; born Ireland 1813; married Catharine MeCaffria 1839; has eight children. Margaret married Louis Paul 1860; has four children (one of which, Emma, is married) - Lizzie married Richard Welsh 1865; has three children. - Mary Ann married August Elmann 1864; has four children. - Jane married George Bader 1872; has two children. Augusta married Timothy Bowling. 1873; has four children. 'Thomas married Jane Collard 1864; has six children.

1855. Patrick Farley, farmer; born-Ireland 1815; married Ann Riley 1845. Second marriage 1856, to Mary Steapleton; has seven children. His son Patrick married Lizzie Gormley 1866. Second marriage 1868, to Lizzie Donland. Third marriage 1876, to Pheebe ; has two children, and lives in Taylor county - James married Mary Garow 1872; has four children, and lives in Wood county.

1855. 'John Connard, 'farmer; born Belgium 1805; married Rosala Delose 1832; has seven 'children. Ferdinand married Vergenia Coeque 1857; has nine children. Louisa married Frank Coeque 1860; has six children - all girls. Emile married Ortouse Corbisier 1869; has five children. Max married Julia Vranken 1870; has five children.

1856, Henry Gigot, farmer; born Belgium 1824; married Mary T. Lardinois 1846; has six children. Henry' married 'Annie Lalune 1870; has three children, Lizzie married God- freq Laviolette, 1871; has four children, Adolphin married C. Hurlash 1872; has'three children. Felix married Sophia Germin 1873; has three children.

1846. Joseph Labigois, farmer; born Belgium 1819; married Mary Delsipee 1848; has one child, Louisa married Joseph Destrie 1876; has two children,

1856, John G. Robin, farmer; born Belgium 1813; married Mary C, Bacque 1845; has three children. Leoearder married Joseph Neuville 1867; has four children. Charles married Mary J. Bournonyille 1872. August married Sarahfine Ladour 1875; has two children,

1856. John B. Herlache, farmer; born Belgium 1817; married Mary T. Destrie 1840; has five children. Mary married Henry Neuville 1859; has seven children, one of which Sealena married Nie Simon 1878; has one child - Josephine married Engene Dewarzeger 1863; has seven children. - Battise J. married Adelade Jenquinne 1858; has four children. Rosale marrled Nicholas Libert 1871; has three children. - August married Marcelen Baudhuin 1874; has three children.

1857. Robert Seafield, farmer; born in New York 1835; marnied Mary A. Anger 1859; has eleven ehildren. His son Nathan married Louiga Teary 1879; has one child. Cinthia married Charles Stewart 1880, and lives in Peshtigo.

1859. Anton Jenquinne, farmer; born Belgium 1832; married Veronie Docquir 1859. 'Second marriage 1872, to Minnie Rabior; has six children, Louisa married William Donovan 1879; has one child.

1860. Godfrey Layiolette, farmer;,born Canada 1854; married Leano Rebetor 1842. She died 1858. Second marriage 1859, to Mary Funyname. She died 1878, leaving four children. Joseph married - - - - 1870; has two children. Godfry mar- Tied Lizzle Gigot 1872; has four children. David married Ellen Lonzou 1884; has four children,

1863, Adolph Corbisier, farmer; born Belgium 1820; married Mary Ambrust 1845; has nine ehildren, Julien married Horle Balza 1868; has four children, Hortan married Emile Connard 1868; has five children, "Mary married Max Roburt 1871; has four children, Julliente married August Balza 1877; has one child.

1864, Anton Tellier, farmer; born Belgium 1830; married Amelia Lonzo 1857; has nine children. Aldwin' married Desiree Molquin 1877; has one child. Tilly married Mark Bounonville 1878; has one child.

1868, Louis Habior, farmer; born Canada 1823; married Malinda Laviolette 1853; has 'six children, His 'daughter Malinda married Anton Jenquinne 1872; has four ehildren.

At the November meeting of the County Board, 1865; a portion of Brussels township, was set off, under the name of "Union" town. 'The first' town meeting of Union was held at the house of X. Braus, who resided in said town. The people in Union have, as a general thing, been united in their publie matters, and "pulled together;" hence the petitioners considered "Union" an appropriate name for the township.

1856. Francois Degrandgagnage, farmer; born Belgium 1807; married Mary J. Demenra 1827; has five children. His daughter Josephine married Chairon 1847. Alex mar- Hed Mary T. Simon, 1865. Second marriage 1888, to Mary J. Laurent, has five children. Paschal married' Augustine Speglaire 1865; has seven children. Vietor married Mary

1856. Pierre Jenquet, farmer; born in Belgium 1815; married Mary T. Dupues 1844; has fivechildren. His son Joseph married' Mary J. Race 1872; has three children, and lives in Brown county. Lizzie married Joseph Race 1873; has two children.

1856. Jacques Charles, farmer; born Belgium 1806; married Ferdinant Garot 1827; has six children, Joseph married Josenine Laluzerne 1858; has eight children, Anton married

1856. Constant Ingebos, farmer; horn Belgium 1820; married Mary C. Ersley 1850; has nine children. Prosperne' m: ried Siméon Fabry 1878; has two children. Selina married William Carpaiux 1878; has one child, Emily married Alois Jenson 1880,

1856. Julie, widow, married Peter Carpiam 1845. He died 1874, aged fifty-six years old. She has three children. Her daughter Josephine married Lembart Laise 1868; has five chil- Gren. Leonie married Anton Bero 1872; has three children, William married Seline Engebos, and has one child.

1856. Barthelemi Larose, farmer and hotel keeper; born Belgium 1824; married Mary J. Williquet 1847; has eight children, Trace married August Frapon 1871; has three children, and ives in Brown county. Julie married Louis Delfosse 1874; has three children. Ferdinant married Mary Neugene 1876, and lives in Marinette. Vietorine married Joseph Starge 1878, and lives in Red River.

1856. Martin Collard, farmer; born Belgium 1826; married Julia Duffoe 1551; has one child, Josephine, who married Dony Rena 1866; has six children.

1856. Joseph Connard, farmer; born Belgium 1819; married Mary 0. Collard 1844; has four children, Martin J. married Mary T. Borie 1873; has two children. Mary married Pugene Dubois 1877; has one child. Augustine married Vietor Dubois 1875; has two children

1856. William Delwiche, farmer; born Belgium 1810; marnied Mary Dupure 1838; has eight children. Felicite married Abelard Duchatean 1861; has five children, and lives in Green Bay. Verginie married Gaspard Martin 1866; has six children. Lucy married Eugene Lempereur 1866; has six ehilnren. John B. married Mary Janquet 1873; has three children. Joseph married Josephine Janquet 1874; has three children.

1855. Anton Chandoir, farmer; born Belgium 1836; married Anjoseph Martin 1860.' She died 1873, leaving one child Josephine, who married Alexander Chaudoir.

1856, Sarah, widow, married Joseph Lempereur 1839, He died 1861, leaving seven children. Cornelia married David Pelegrin 1860; has six children, and lives at Duck Creek. Octava married Javeous Janson' 1862; has four children. Eugene married Lucy D. Befay 1869, and lives in Groen Bay.

1856, Melchior Dubois, farmer; born Belgium 1807; married Antolie Laurent 1816; She died 1876, leaving three chil- Gren, Josephine married Henry Deeremer 198%; has seven children. Mary T. married Vietor Dectemer 1871; has five children, Gustave married Mary Leminse 1878; hasone child.

1856. "Francois Maxini, farmer; born Belgium 1806; mar ried Mary J. Busham 1840; has five children. Trace married Joseph Hote 1875. Ferdnante married Jole Marchant 1875; has two children, and lives in Marinette.

1857. Francois Delyeau, farmer; born Belgium 1815; married Lenore Pere 1840; has six 'children. Roalie married Joseph Debauche 1871; has three children.

1857. Guillanme Fabry, farmer; born Belgium 1806; married Joanne Vaise 1831; has' five children. " Servais' married Diendounee Delfosse 1857; has 9 children.' Henrietta married Edward Marchant 1858; "has twelve children. Gegoire married Catherine Jenson 1863; has eight children. Matilda married Jorda Ladurou 1864; has nine children. Simeon married Prosperine Engebos 1878; has two children.

1858. John Maloney, farmer; born Ireland 1815; married Bridget Kanart 1836; has one child, Bridget, who' married Peter Rosmalou, and lives in Green Bay.

1810. Francois Gillot, farmer; born. Belgium 1831; married Ferdinant Neuvile 1856; has four children, Flora married Joseph Poimier 1878; has one child.

1870, Joseph Bandhuin, farmer; born Belgium. 1807; married Josephine Jenqurt 1840; has 'eight children. John married Polline Gilbert 1850; has six children, Martin married Trace Pensis 1874; has four children. Marceiin married Catharine Girondal 1871; has four children. Mareeline married August Herlache 1874; has three children.

1870. Mary Dubois, widow, has ten children. Her danghter Trace married John H. Destrie 1870; has two children, _Vietor married Augustine Counard 1875; has two children. 'Eugene married Mary Counard 1877; has one child.

1870. Dennis J. Baudhuir, farmer; born Belgium 1816; married Mary J. Laturor 1856; has four children. Mary married Frank Martin, of Brussels, 1879; has one child.

ISi0, Gasper Dury, farmer; born Belgium 1828; marriod Mary J. Dubois 1858; has one child, August, who married Eliza Dekeizierr 1879; has one child.

1870. Mary, widow, married John J. Janquet 1843. He died 1873, leaving five children. Mary married Jolin B. Delwich 1873; has threegehildren. Josephine married Joseph Delwich

1873; has three children. Hubert married Clara Collard 1874; has two children. She died 1879. Nicholas "J. married Flora Gilot 1878; has one child.

1870. Charles Janquart, farmer; born Belgium 8817; married Mary T.Sonvan 1845.' She died 1864, leaving six children. Octavie inarried Alexis Charles 1874.

Jacksonport, unlike the other towns in the county, was not organized under the supervision of the County Board. Col. Charles L. Harris, and other active parties in the vicinity of Jacksonport got the matter before the State Legislature, and portions of Bailey's Harbor and Egg Harbor townshi was set off a8 a separate township under the name' of Jacksonport, before the people generally knew of the matter. Concerning the affair, we find in the Private and Local Laws of Wisconsin for 1869, the following:

"Section 1. All 'of township 29 north of range 27 east, is hereby detached from the towns of Egg Harbor and Bailey's Harbor, in the county of Door, and organized into a separate town called Jacksonport. The first election for officers of said town shall be held nth» first Tuesday of April next, after the passage of this act, and thereafter the said town shall be held to be fully organized and subject to all the Tiabilities and entitledto all the rights and immunities of towns organized under the laws of this State.

In the year 1850, J. E. Thorp, farmer, first came to Door county. He was born in New York State 1828; married Mary Claflin 1855; has four children. His son Roy married Matilda Chambers 1877.

Mr. Increase Claflin, from the State of New York, being the first white settler of the town of Gardner, settled there May tst 1835. Tn the year 1836 Robert Stevenson, from Pennsylvania came to Little

Sturgeon, and in 1837 married Adelia, the eldest daughter of Mr. Claflin, "He then became a permanent settler of that place. Mr. Claflin remained at Little Sturgeon until the year 1844. His business was farming, fishing, and trading with the Indians. During the first few years of Mr. Claflin's stay at Littie Sturgeon, the Menommee and Chippewa Indians were quite troublesome, At one time they surrounded his house and threatened to kill him and all his family, but no harm was done to anyone, except Mr. Stevenson, who, while fighting with them, was stabbed twice. 'They attempted to drag Mrs. Stevenson from the house, but were defeated in their attempt. Mr- Claffin then made a treaty with them, and ever afterwards they were friends to him and his family. In 1844 Mr. Claflin moved to Fish creek, being the first white settler of that place. His business there was principally fishing and trapping, there being a large amount of far in those days, though there were but few deer, on acconnt of thewolves being so numero us. Mr. Claflin named most of the places and Islands from Sturgeon Bay to "Death's Door." Horseshoe Bay he called by that name, because he found his horses there, when they were on their way back to Little Sturgeon after he had. moved to Fish Creek, and one of the horses had lost a shoe at that place, The place has gone by that name ever since. "Egg Harbor" he so named, ecause of the harbor there, and on going in he found a nest full of 'duck's eggs, 'Hat Island" he said was the shape of a hat. ''Strawherry Islands" he named on account of the amount of strawberries that grew there, "Eagle Tsland" he named because he found an 'eagle's nest there. "Sister Island," because they were so neat alike. "Chamber's Island" was named in honor of Captain Chamber's, who lost his life there in. the time of the Black Hawk war. Mr. Ciaflin's house was the only house from Sturgeon Bay to Washington Island until the year 1847, when William Marshall, from Bay Settlement, came to Fish Creek and married Mary, the second oldest daughter of Mr. Claflin, and afterwards became a settler of that place. His principal business there was fishing. In 1850, ye scribe came to Fish Creek, and worked at the Cooper trade at'this place until 1855, when T martied Maria, the youngest daughter of Mr. Claflin. In 1862 Mr. Claflin's three sons - Albert, Charles, and William - enlisted in the gad Wisconsin regiment, in which they served until April rst, 1864. Albert, the oldest came home ona sick furlough, where he remained until the tstof June, when he died. Charles came home March rst 1863, being discharged on account of consumption, he remained until he died,' November tst, 1865, William, the youngest, remained until the close of the war, when he returned and settled at Little Sturgeon, the place of his birth, where he still lives. Mr, Claflin lived at Fish Creek until March sth, 1867, when he died, at the age of eightythree years. Mrs. Claflin lived' until 1873, when she died at the residence of her son William Claflin, at Little'Sturgeon, September 7th, at the age of seventy-eight years.....Mr, Larson, the first white set tler of Eagle Island, settled there in the winter of 1851-52, He went there for the purpose of putting in a dock, which be never finished, on account of its being an ont-of-the-way-place for boats to stop at. ' He remained on the Tsland for a few years, and then moved off onto the mainland in the place that is called Shanty Bay, where he farmed and carried Mail, He resided at that place until his death......In 1850 two families moved onto Chamber's Island - Mr. Clow and Mr. Brooks. 'The Messrs. Williams were there fishing at the time, but~they had not settled ther... .T came to Dodge county, this State, with my father, Mr. Truman Thorp, where I remained until 1850, helping to clear up a new farm in that county. In 1850 I came to Fish Creek, where T worked at the Cooper trade until 1855, when T moved to Egg Harbor, being the first white settler there. My family of five children were born there - Roy being the first white child born in that place, He was born October 2gth 1855. T remained at Egg Harbor for thirteen years. My principal business was farming, until the fall of 185s, my brother Levi D. Thorpe came to Egg Harbor and he and T put in a dock at that place, where we shipped wood. Winters T teamed on the ice from Green Bay to Death's Door, trading with the settlers. did my teaming on the ice because there were nO roads through the peninsula, Many a cold and stormy night I have spent on the ice, lost ina snow storm. The only way to save the life of myself and team was to travel around all night - without any refreshments for myself or team. In 1857 I sold out my share in the dock to my brother Levi D. Thorp, In 1862 I built a large hotel at Egg Harbor, and carried on Hotel keeping until 1867, when my house burned and I moved to. Fish Creek. While at Egg Harbor I was intrusted with a number of public offices. Tn 1862 T was appointed Postmaster, which office T held until T moved away, In 1862 T was elected Sheriff of Door county, and served during the term. In 18681 moved from Fish Creek to 'Tennessee, where T remained three years, From Tennessee T returned to Fish Creek. I kept hotel and fished. there for three years, then T went to the Black Hills, which was a poor speculation. After 'remaining there about four months, I returned home sick. From Fish Creek T went to Lost Lake, in the town of Jacksonport, where {have stuck my last stake, and intend to lay my bones on my farm, So that will be the end of J. E, Thorp.

1858. P.G,Hibbard, farmer, merchant, and pier owner; born in New York 1828; married Hannah Peas 1854. Second marriage 1873, to Johanna Carmody; has four children. Mr. Hibbard was the first settler in what is now the town of Jacksonport.

1868. John C, Messenger, iron worker; born in Connecticut 1832; married KE. Beach 1852. Second marriage 1874, to Esther A Munger; has eight children, His daughter Ellea married Michael MeKelott, and lives in New York. John W. married Mary Glass 1879.

1866. William Brabazon, farmer; born England 1832; married Martha Bovee 1860; has eight children. His daughter, Eva married Thomas Farrel 1879.

1869, Joseph Smith, cedar business and farmer; born Canada 1838; married Margaret Wilson 1872; has three children. saralae 'THE HARD AND COLD WINTERS.

'The spring of 1857 will long be remembered by the old settlers of this region, for the scareity of provisions, and the difficulty of obtaining supplies. Like all new lumberiny localities, the settlers depended upon the mills for work, an the necessary provisions to earry them through. The eodnt was wild - with only here and there a spot cleared on whic to build a dwelling and to raise asmall - very small patch of potatoes and other "garden truck" - just large enough for the owner to claim that he had commenced a farm. In truth, we verily believe that in 1856 the acres of tilled land on the borders "of our bay, were less than the number of fingers on one hand. This outlook for a home supply of provisions was not very flattering, and laft those who were entirely dependent on the mills in an unenviable position. Failures in Chicago had rather affected the credit of our mill owners, and they were obliged to go into winter quarters with a light supply for both men and teams, In those days we had mostly to trust to the ice to get supplies trom Green Bay - in winter, that being the best road we had to the settlements. As the winter wore on, it, became evident that uniess a most rigid economy in the.