Door County, Wisconsin - Biographical sketches, 1917 (part 11 of 13)

Arni Gudmundsen studied under private tutors in his native country and remained there until 1872, when he determined to try his fortune in the new world and emigrated to the United States. He at once made his way to Door county, Wisconsin, and engaged in cutting wood for a time. In 1881 he purchased one hundred and sixty acres of good land on section 8, Washington township. He has since disposed of half of that tract, but retains the ownership of eighty acres and is successfully engaged in the raising of apples and cherries, He was one of the prime movers in the establishment of the first creamery on the island and was one of the organizers and is still a stockholder of the telephone company.

Mr. Gudmundsen was married on the 2oth of February, 1878, to Miss Halldora Petersen, whose birth occurred in Iceland, May 14, 1854. She came to the United States in young womanhood and passed away November 8, 1893. To Mr. and Mrs. Gudmundsen were born nine children, namely: Anna, deceased; Johanna, who died in childhood; Margaret, the wife of Carl Richter, residing on Washington Island; Laura, who married Jule Hagen and also resides on the island; Thordur and Magnus, both of whom are living on Washington Island; Paul, who is living on the island; John, who is a member of the National Guard; and Halldor, a resident of Racine, Wisconsin.

Mr. Gudmundsen is a strong advocate of republican principles and for thirtysix years has filled the office of treasurer of his township. For more than a quarter of a century he has been justice of the peace and he aided in organizing school district No. 3, of which he served as director for a long period. It will thus be seen that he has played an important part in local affairs and that he holds the . entire confidence of his fellow citizens. He belongs to the Lutheran church and its work profits by his material and moral support.

Albert S. Birmingham

Albert S. Birmingham is not only one of the up-to-date and prosperous farmers of Sevastopol township but is also a leader in the affairs of local government. He was born in Oconto county, Wisconsin, February 5, 1867, and is a son of Andrew and Julia (Grant) Birmingham, both of whom were born, reared and married in the Empire state. In 1865 they became residents of Wisconsin and in December, 1867, settled in Sevastopol township, Door county. The father become the owner of the northwest quarter of section 22, all of which was at that time heavily timbered save fifteen acres. His first task was to bring his land under the plow and this having been done, he made other improvements upon the place, which came in time to be one of the most highly developed farms of the county. He died in September, 1893, but his wife survived for many years, her demise occurring May 30, 1916. Both are buried in the Bayside cemetery. He cast his ballot in support of the candidates and measures of the republican party and took the interest of a good citizen in public affairs. He began his career with no capital save his energy and natural business ability but in the course of time gained a gratifying measure of material prosperity. To him and his wife were born seven children, namely: Jeannette, deceased ; Richard, who resided for some time in Sevastopol and Sturgeon Bay townships, this county, but is now deceased ; Altha, the widow of Mitchel Le Plante of Sturgeon Bay; Henry, also a resident of Sturgeon Bay; Ida, the deceased wife of Fred Mann of Sevastopol township; Albert S.; and Jesse, deceased, who passed his entire life on the home farm.

Albert S. Birmingham acquired a public school education but when sixteen years old turned his entire attention to farm work, assisting his father until the latter's death. He then purchased the south half of the homestead on which the residence is located. He has made many additional improvements upon the place, has kept everything in the best of repair and in his work has always been quick to adopt improved methods or appliances. The farm is a valuable property and his well directed labors are rewarded by splendid crops. He is not only an industrious and progressive agriculturist but is also a good business man and operates his farm on strictly business principles.

Mr. Birmingham was married September 9, 1891, to Miss Anna Gaeth, a daughter of Fred and Augusta Gaeth, early settlers of Egg Harbor. The father has passed away and is buried in the Egg Harbor cemetery, but the mother survives and makes her home with Mr. and Mrs. Birmingham. To this marriage two children have been born, namely: Nellie, who is the wife of Fred Ash of Sevastopol township and has two children, Edwin and Evelyn; and Aberdeen, who is at home.

Mr. Birmingham is stanch in his allegiance to the republican party and has held public office for many years. For more than two decades he was road commissioner; for seven years has been town supervisor; in 1916 was chairman of the board; and for three years was school director; and he has always manifested a deep concern for the advancement of the local educational system. He has fully justified the confidence of his fellow citizens and has discharged all of his official duties with marked efficiency. Fraternally he is connected with the Modern Woodmen of America. He is one of the prominent citizens of his township and his personal qualities are such that he has won a host of warm friends.

John G. Ollinger

The life record of John G. Ollinger is closely interwoven with the history of Door county, where he has made for himself a prominent position in connection with public affairs and in business circles as well. He is one of the native sons of the county, his birth having occurred in Maplewood township on the rst of March, 1881, his parents being Michael and Mary (Kessen) Ollinger. The father was born in Manitowoc county, Wisconsin, and was a son of Nicholas Ollinger, who was a pioneer of that county. It was in the place of his nativity that Michael Ollinger was reared, educated and married and about 1876 he removed to Door county, establishing his home upon a farm in Maplewood township, where he lived for five years. On the expiration of that period he brought his family to Sturgeon Bay, where he has since made his home. His wife was also born in Manitowoc county and by their marriage they became the parents of nine children: Rose, who is the wife of J. W. Ruffing of Chicago; John George; Frank; Joseph; Edward; William; Ann; Louise; and Edith. The last named died in early childhood.

John G. Ollinger was but a year old when the family home was established in Sturgeon Bay and here he pursued his education as a pupil in parochial schools and in the high schools. He had qualified for the work of the senior grade when he put aside his textbooks there and became a student in a Milwaukee business college. He started upon his business career as bookkeeper and timekeeper with the Door County Canning Company and continued with that firm for four years. He was afterward connected with the Allen Seed Company for a time and later occupied a clerical position with the Ahnapee & Western Railroad Company. Each change indicated a progressive step in his business career but in early manhood he was called to public office and for more than a decade devoted his attention to duty in that connection. He was but twenty-two years of age when elected city treasurer of Sturgeon Bay as the nominee of the republican party, entering upon the duties of the position in 1904. The promptness and ability with which he met the responsibilities devolving upon him in this connection led to his reelection and he was chosen for the office again and again until his service covered twelve years and retired from the position as he had entered it - with the confidence and goodwill of all concerned.

Mr. Ollinger has done other important public work, contributing to the progress and development of city and county. In 1907, following the organization of the Door County Fair Association, he became its secretary and filled the position for four years, In 1911, after resigning that office, he was chosen secretary of the Sturgeon Bay Commercial Club and in 1916 he was recalled to the position of secretary of the Fair Association, in which capacity he is now serving. He became an active factor in insurance circles in December, 1910, when he purchased the insurance agency of R. H. Mann, and since that time he has given his attention to the insurance and loan business, handling fire, automobile, accident and life insurance as the representative of many of the strongest and most reliable companies of the country. In this connection he has won a large clientage and his business is now a very substantial and gratifying one. He is also the secretary and the business manager of the Sturgeon Bay Fruit Package Company, of which he was the organizer.

Mr. Ollinger is identified with several fraternal organizations promoted by the Catholic church, of which he is a communicant. He belongs to St. Joseph's Catholic church, to the Knights of Columbus, to the Catholic Order of Foresters and to the Catholic Knights of Wisconsin. He has many friends in the county. enjoying the warm regard and high esteem of the great majority of those with whom he has come in contact. His business and his official record has been a commendable one, winning for him the endorsement of all who know aught of his history.

William O. Mueller

William O. Mueller, of Brussels township, has devoted his life to agricultural pursuits and has gained a gratifying measure of prosperity. He was born in Kossuth township, Manitowoc county, this state, October 14, 1863, and is a son of August and Henrietta (Ostriech) Mueller, both of whom were born in Germany, where their marriage occurred. In 1861 they came to the United States and the father purchased sixty acres of land in Manitowoc county, Wisconsin, to which he subsequently added at different times a sixty acre tract and a forty acre tract. Before he could raise grain or other crops it was necessary to clear the timber from the land and this entailed much hard work. At length, however, he brought his place under cultivation and as the years passed his resources steadily increased, for he received a good profit from his agricultural operations. He erected a good frame residence and otherwise improved the place, and there he resided until called by death in 1906. He had survived his wife for sixteen years, as her demise occurred in 1890.

William O. Mueller received the usual training of the farm bred boy, dividing his time between helping his father and attending school, and after completing his education he corfcentrated his energies upon the operation of the homestead until 1887. In that year he purchased eighty acres of land in Brussels township, to which he at once removed and on which he still resides. It was totally unimproved when it came into his possession and his first task was to clear the timber. He erected good buildings, divided his fields by substantial fences and otherwise improved the place and has so ably managed his affairs that he has gained a competence. He has now retired from active work and has given the farm to his son, Rudolph A., who is successfully cultivating it.

In 1887 Mr. Mueller was united in marriage to Miss Emma Barnhardt, a daughter of Robert and Bertha (Krause) Barnhardt and a native of Forestville township. Her parents were born in Germany but came to the United States in young manhood and young womanhood, and both located in Algoma, Wisconsin, where they were married. The father subsequently became the owner of a farm in Forestville township, which he operated until his death in 1903. The mother is still living. To Mr. and Mrs. Mueller have been born eight children: Eleanora ; Rudolph A.; Leona; Anna; Esther; Leo, who died in infancy; Gertrude; and Ruben.

Mr. Mueller is a stanch advocate of republican principles and supports the candidates of that party at the polls, although he has never otherwise taken part in politics. He is a communicant of the Lutheran church and in its teachings are found the principles which have governed his life in its various relations.

Fred G. Wagner

Fred G. Wagner, a representative farmer of Jacksonport township, living on section 17, was born in Germany, July 21, 1872, his parents being George Christ and Elizabeth Wagner, who came to the United States when their son Fred was a lad of nine years. He had attended school in Germany for three years and afterward became a pupil in one of the pioneer schools of this state, but had the opportunity of continuing his education only through two winter terms. The family were in straitened financial circumstances and his aid was needed in the development of the home farm. He assisted in the task of clearing the land and remained upon the place until he reached the age of twenty-two, after which he was employed by others at farm labor for two years. He was married and purchased eighty acres of land on section 17, Jacksonport township, which was but partly developed and his labors have wrought a marked transformation in the place. He cleared away the timber, plowed his fields and has introduced all modern improvements. He has recently erected a large barn with cement floors, stanchions,

On the 11th of April, 1899, Mr. Wagner was married to Miss Lena Ernst, a daughter of August and Christina (Gunder) Ernst, who were natives of Germany, where they were reared and married, and their daughter Lena was also born in that country. They became early settlers of Jacksonport township, Door county, Wisconsin, and took up their abode upon the farm now occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Wagner, with whom they are still living. By their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Wagner have become parents of eight children: Aurelia; Lucietta; Hildegard; Irene; Louis; Ernst; Oscar; and Hugo. The religious faith of the family is that of the Lutheran church. Both Mr. and Mrs. Wagner are widely known and highly esteemed. He ranks with the representative agriculturists of his section of the county and owns one of its best improved farms, which is the visible evidence of his active and well spent life.

Lewis Leideritz

Lewis Leideritz, who is devoting his time and attention to the operation of his excellent farm on section 6, Forestville township, was born in Centerville township, Manitowoc county, Wisconsin, July 3, 1868, a son of Ernest and Louise Leideritz. The father was born upon the ocean while his parents were emigrating from Germany to the United States and was brought by them to Centerville township, Manitowoc county, Wisconsin. The grandfather bought a tract of land, on which he built a log house with a straw roof, a typical residence of that period. The conditions then existing are further indicated by the fact that Indians were numerous and game was plentiful and the greater part of the county was covered by dense forests. Mr. Leideritz cleared his land and brought it under cultivation and followed agricultural pursuits until his death. His wife also passed away upon the home farm. Their son Ernest grew to manhood in Centerville township and received his education in a log schoolhouse. In early manhood he worked in the woods and sawmills near the shore of Lake Superior and was also for a time employed in the copper mines. In 1862 he put aside all personal interests and enlisted in a cavalry regiment in the Union army, serving at the front for three years. Following the close of hostilities he returned to the homestead and for a number of years continued to reside there. He also sold farm machinery and built up a good trade in that connection. At length, however, he disposed of the farm and removed to Manitowoc, where he died at the age of seventy-six. He was a Lutheran in religious faith and in politics was a republican. He served as treasurer and as road supervisor in Centerville township and gave the closest attention to the discharge of his official duties. He was married previous to entering the army, and his wife passed her entire life upon the homestead, dying there when forty-six years old.

Lewis Leideritz spent his boyhood under the parental roof and received a district school education. For some time he worked in the lumber woods near Menominee, Michigan, and later was similarly engaged in Marathon county, Wisconsin. On deciding to turn his attention to farming he purchased eighty acres of land in Marathon county, but two years later he sold out there and removed to Manitowoc, where he devoted three years to drilling wells. In 1897 he purchased his present farm of one hundred and twenty acres on section 6, Forestville township, Door county, and has since erected a substantial and attractive residence thereon and otherwise improved the place. He gives a great deal of thought to the management of his farm work and receives a good profit from the sale of his grain and stock.

In 1890 Mr. Leideritz was married to Miss Louise Dittman, a daughter of Fred and Minnie (Bull) Dittman, both of whom were born in Germany. Mrs. . Leideritz, however, is a native of Manitowoc county, this state. Eight children have been born to this marriage, namely: Walter, Emma, Della, Leone, Harry, Clarence, Olivia and Anita.

Mr. Leideritz has been a lifelong republican but has never been very active in public affairs although he has served acceptably as supervisor for three terms. He gives the closest attention to the discharge of his duties in that capacity and is recognized as a capable official. The moral standards which have governed his life are indicated by the fact that he is a communicant of the Lutheran church.

Frank A. Krue

Frank A. Krueger, who is residing on section 19, Sturgeon Bay township, has been connected with the agricultural advancement of Door county and also with the building up of the cheese industry and with mercantile interests. He was born in Kewaunee county, Wisconsin, on the 28th of March, 1864, and is a son of Frederick and Marie ( Buske) Krueger. The father was born September 1, 1826, in Coslin, Germany, a son of Michael and Henrietta (Berg) Krueger. In 1844, when about eighteen years of age, he entered the German army, in which he served two years, and later he was stationed at Berlin for nine months. For two years he was in the service of a baron as coachman but in 1852 took ship at Hamburg for New York. He continued his journey across the country to Milwaukee, where he remained until 1856, when he went to Ahnapee. He was employed there in a mill for some ti but in October, 1864, enlisted at that place in Company E, Seventeenth Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry. He was with Sherman on his march to the sea and was for some time confined to a hospital in Beaufort, South Carolina, whence he was sent to Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, and was honorably discharged from the army shortly afterward. He took up his residence in Sturgeon Pay township. Door county, purchasing eighty acres of timber land on section 19. During the winter he was employed by A. W. Lawrence, the pioneer lumberman. In 1858 he was united in marriage to Miss Marie Buske, who was a daughter of Fred and Henrietta Buske, natives of Germany. Mr. Buske passed away September 8, 1890, and Mrs. Buske died in 1886, at Chippewa Falls. Mr. Krueger was a member of Henry Schuyler Post, No. 226, G. A. R., at Sturgeon Bay and found a great deal of pleasure in associating with other veterans of the Civil war. In politics he was a republican and took a keen and intelligent interest in public affairs. Te passed away on

To Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Krueger were born eight children, namely : Fred J., who died May 16, 1914; Frank A., of this review; Ida, who is the wife of Joseph Rafenstein, a resident of California; Louise, who married Ferd Bartz, also a resident of California; Rose, the wife of Charles R. Saults of California; Amelia, the wife of the Rev. Frank Hartell of Chicago; Lydia, who married Phillip Mann, a resident of Nasewaupee township, this county; and Ella, now Mrs. Ed Knoechel of Cincinnati.

The boyhood and youth of Frank A. Krueger were spent in the usual manner of boys reared in a frontier district and his education was that afforded by the school in district No. 3. The school house was built of logs and the furnishings were crude. The curriculum was limited but the school, inadequate compared with the present time, served well its purpose. Mr. Krueger continued his education in the high school of Sturgeon Bay and from 1882 to 1893 engaged in teaching in the country schools, At the end of that time he took charge of the home farm on section 19, Sturgeon Bay township, and recognizing that conditions in the county were such as to make dairying and its kindred interests profitable, he built a cheese factory - the first in this section. He was a director in the company which was organized for the operation of the factory and remained connected with that concern until the business was sold to Adam Drink, In this factory the Babcock tester was first used in this county. For a number of years he was likewise interested financially in the hardware business under the name of C. Wulf & Company, but in 1906 sold his interest to his partner. He is at present a director of the Farmers Elevator Company of Sturgeon Bay.

Mr. Krueger was married to Miss Ida M. Krueger, and they have the following children: Waubun C., born February 19, 1897, who is a graduate of the Sturgeon Bay high school and was a student in the College of Agriculture of the State University of Wisconsin for two years; Waldo F., born September 13, 1899; Herman W., born September 25, 1902; Estralla, who was born May 3, 1906, and is attending school; and Herbert, who was born September 8, 1908, and died when four and one half months old.

Mr. Krueger is a loyal member of the republican party and has served as school treasurer for several years and has also held the office of town clerk. In religious faith he is a Methodist and is now serving as a trustee of his church. He is likewise secretary of the cemetery association. He is a man of unusual enterprise and is not only successful in his own important business interests but also finds time to devote to various enterprises which will benefit his community.

Samuel Bagnall

Samuel Bagnall, who owned a good farm on section 21, Jacksonport township, was well and favorably known throughout Door county and his demise was the occasion of much sincere grief. He was born in Quebec, Canada, March 6, 1836, and was a son of George S. and Mary (Tolerton) Bagnall, natives of Dublin, Ireland, Following their marriage they removed to the province of Quebec and there the father engaged in farming until his demise. Both are buried in the cemetery at Frampton, near the city of Quebec. To them were born four children: George, who was one of the earliest settlers in Jacksonport township, Door county, and is deceased; John, who also removed to Jacksonport township in an early day and who has passed away ; Samuel; and Mary, the deceased wife of Charles Thorpe and likewise a pioneer of Door county.

Samuel Bagnall received his education in the public schools of the province of Quebec, in which the instruction was mainly given through the medium of the French language. When sixteen years of age he put aside his textbooks and from that time until he attained his majority aided in operating the home farm for his mother, his father having passed away. Following his marriage he resided near Frampton, Quebec, until 1883 and successfully operated a good farm which he ownéd there. In the year mentioned he removed with his family to Door county, Wisconsin, and purchased the southwest quarter of section 21 and the northwest quarter of the southeast quarter of the same section, in Jacksonport township, all covered with heavy timber. He erected a log house, which remained the family residence for a number of years, and set to work to clear his land, which in time he converted into highly cultivated fields. He was a successful general farmer and engaged in agricultural pursuits until his death, which occurred on the 26th of September, 1891.

On the 24th of April, 1862, Mr. Bagnall was married to Miss Alice A. Wilson, a daughter of Joseph and Margaret (Hossack) Wilson, natives respectively of northern Ireland and of Scotland. They were married, however, in the province of Quebec and the father was well known as a pioneer merchant of Frampton. He passed away in that town but the mother spent her last years with her daughter, Mrs. Joseph Smith, in Jacksonport township, Door county, and is buried in a cemetery in this township. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson were the parents of six children, namely: John, who died in Garden City, Kansas; Alice; Margaret, the widow of Joseph Smith and a resident of Green Bay; Joseph, who passed away in Frampton, Quebec ; Harry, a resident of Jacksonport, Door county ; and James, who died in Quebec. Mrs. Bagnall was born April 10, 1845, is still living and resides upon the homestead in Jacksonport township. She is the mother of eight children, seven of whom were born in Quebec: George G., whose birth occurred on the 6th of January, 1863, and who is now residing in Jacksonport; Louisa, who was born August 7, 1865, and is the wife of William Hossack, of Cedarville, Michigan; Mary, who was born January 2, 1868, and married Isaac Bagley, a blacksmith residing near Iron River, Michigan; Joseph, who was born November 8, 1870, died January 18, 1906, and is buried in the Jacksonport cemetery ; John T., who was born January 18, 1873, and is now a resident of Sevastopol township; Emma, who was born March 27, 1876, and is the wife of Henry Hossack, of Cedarville, Michigan; Samuel H., who was born January 4, 1881, and resides at Metaline, Washington; and Hector H., who was born in Door county September 9, 1884, and who is now operating the home farm.

Mr. Bagnall served as township supervisor for a number of years and his record in that connection was highly creditable to his public spirit and his efficiency. He was a republican in politics and loyally supported its candidates at the polls. He was a member of the Episcopal church and helped to build the church edifice. At the time of his death he was in excellent financial circumstances, but when he began his independent career he was practially penniless and the success which he gained was therefore due entirely to his own enterprise and good management. He developed one of the best farms in the township and was recognized as an up-to-date and capable agriculturist.

Peter Tesar

Peter Tesar, a leading farmer of Nasewaupee township, is a Bohemian by birth and his natal day was April 3, 1854. He received his education in that country but in 1868, when fourteen years old, came to the United States. After living for about a year in Kewaunee county, Wisconsin, he removed to Little Suamico, Oconto county, in 1869. He worked for William and John Kros in the fisheries and was in the shingle business for some time but in 1871 went to Peshtigo, Marinette county, and in the fall of the year removed to Sturgeon Bay, Door county. In 1873 he entered the Lawrence mill and was there employed for about six years, after which he worked for the Lathrum, Scofield Company, in their sawmill and logging camp for six years. In 1885 he took up his residence upon a farm of one hundred and twenty acres on section 15, Nasewaupee township, which he had purchased in 1882. For a number of years he cultivated his land during the summer and worked in the north woods in the winter. He still resides upon his farm, which is all under cultivation and is highly improved. He engages in general farming and receives a good profit from the sale of his grain and stock.

Mr. Tesar was married on the 28th of September, 1882, to Miss Dora Knuesh, who was born July 26, 1863, in Bohemia, but accompanied her parents to Kewaunee county, Wisconsin, at the age of seven years. Mr. and Mrs. Tesar are the parents of six children, namely: John, who is living in Arizona; Joe, who is assisting his father; Anna, the wife of Theo Welter, a resident of Panama; Emma, who married Andrew Lawrence of Forestville; Jennie, who married Edmund Aznoe of Sawyer; and Steve, who is living in Monroe, Wisconsin,

Mr. Tesar is a stanch democrat and takes a keen interest in public affairs but has never been an office seeker. He is a member of the Catholic church at Sawyer and of the Catholic Knights He has always been enthusiastic concerning the opportunities offered in Door county, to the man who is not afraid to work and was instrumental in inducing many new settlers to locate in his part of the county. He has a wide acquaintance and is held in high esteem.

Ole Bowman

Ole Bowman, an industrious and prosperous farmer residing on section 6, Washington township, is a native of Paskin, Norway. His birth occurred March 24, 1852, and he is a son of Anders and Olive Bowman, who in 1863 brought their family to the United States. After residing for a time in Milwaukee they removed to Two Rivers, Wisconsin, where for two years the father was em- ployed in a tannery. The following three years were spent in Manitowoc and subsequently the family home was maintained for two years at Two Creeks. At the end of that time removal was made to Chicago but on the 28th of October, 1870, the family came to Washington Island, Door county, where the father took up one hundred and sixty acres on section 6. He cleared his land and sold wood in order to make a living, as it was some time before farming was very profitable in-this section. He passed away April 19, 1900, when eighty-four years of age, and his wife died in June, 1892, at the age of seventy years. To them were born seven children, namely: Anne, now the wife of A. Wickmann; Ole; Martin, who died in Oshkosh ; Carrie, the wife of A. Gee, of Chicago; David, who died in infancy in Norway; David, who is living in Idaho; and Jacob, who resides upon the homestead. "

Ole Bowman attended school in both Manitowoc and Two Rivers and also received thorough agricultural training in his youth, for, like all farm boys, he began assisting with the work of cultivating the fields as soon as he was old enough. In 1874 he took up a homestead on section 6, Washington township and has since resided thereon. When it came into his possession the place was covered with timber, but he brought the land under cultivation and as the years have passed has made many improvements thereon. It is now one of the best and most attractive farms on Washington Island and he derives a gratifying income from its cultivation. He is also a stockholder in the creamery company.

In August, 1889, Mr. Bowman was united in marriage to Mrs. Laura ( Aznoe) Laudenschlager. She passed away November 10, 1894, leaving a son, Walter, who was born August 3. 1891, and who was for three years a student in the State University at Madison and is now residing on the island.

Mr. Bowman is a republican in politics and has held local office. In 1881 he was roadmaster and in 1889 was treasurer of school district No. 3, which he aided in organizing in that year. He is willing to subordinate his personal interests to the public welfare and is recognized as a good citizen as well as a successful farmer and a man of sterling worth.

William G. Herrbold

William G. Herrbold, a wide-awake and enterprising young farmer of Se topol township, was born in that township, June 22, 1893, and is a son of Valentine ind Louisa (Wolff) Herrbold, natives of Ozaukee county, Wisconsin, where their respective parents were engaged in farming. Both grew to mature years in that county and were there married. In 1890. however, they removed to Door county, and the father purchased sixty acres on the northeast quarter of section and southwest quarter of the southeast quarter of section 24, Sevastopol township. As the land was timbered it required a great deal of hard work to bring it under cultivation, but at length it was ¢leared and planted to the crops lest suited to this region. The father erected good buildings and otherwise improved the place and w: ctive in its operation until 1914, when he retired and took up his residence in Sturgeon Bay. In the meantime he had added to his holdings the southeast quarter of the southwest quarter of section 24, so that his farm comprises one hundred and forty acres. He and his wife are now enjoying a well deserved period of leisure and have many friends in Sturgeon Bay as well as in the locality in which they formerly lived. They are the parents of five children, namely : Elsie, who is now Mrs. William S, Sperber of Sevastopol township; Laura and Nora, both at home; William G.; and one who died in infancy.

William G. Herrbold obtained his education in the public schools which he attended until he was sixteen years old. From that time until his father's retirement he aided in the operation of the home farm which came to his possession in 1914. He now farms the place independently and in the management of his affairs has shown soundness of judgment beyond his years. Another factor in his success has been his readiness to adopt new methods and appliances, and he has always taken-great care to keep everything about the farm in excellent condition, thus facilitating his work.

On the 12th of September, 1914, occurred the marriage of Mr. Herrbold to Miss Alma Wiesner. Her parents were George and Anna Wiesner, who settled in Nasewaupee township in the early days. The mother passed away and is buried in a cemetery in that township, but the father is now living in Sheboygan. Mr. and Mrs. Herrbold have two children, Dale and Ruth. The parents are loyal members of the German Lutheran church and support its work in every way possible. Mr. Herrbold's political allegiance is given to the republican party but he has never been an office seeker, as he gives such close attention to his agricultural interests that he has little time for outside affairs.

Richard Ash

The death of Richard Ash, a highly esteemed farmer of Sevastopol township, was deeply regretted by all who had come in close contact with him, for he was a man of sterling worth. He was born at Whitefish Bay, Door county, September 28, 1861, a son of Richard and Mary Ash, both natives of England. They became residents in Sevastopol township, this county, in the early days of its development and after living for a time near Whitefish Bay removed to a farm comprising the west half of the southeast quarter of section 14, Sevastopol township. The father brought this land under cultivation, although it was timbered when it came into his possession, and continued to operate it until his death. His wife has also passed away and they are buried in the Bayside cemetery.

Richard Ash attended the pioneer schools until he was sixteen years of age and for six years thereafter gave practically his undivided attention to assisting his father. When twenty-two years old, however, he removed to a tract of timber land near Whitefish Bay that his father had taken up a short time after he returned from the Civil war. Mr. Ash of this review at once began to clear the place and also erected good buildings thereon. He resided there for ten years, after which he sold the farm and removed to Sturgeon Bay but six years later purchased the west half of the southwest quarter of section 16, Sevastopol township, and the northeast quarter of the southeast quarter of section 17. Again required a great deal of work to bring it under cultivation. In the course of years, however, he made it one of the best improved places in the locality and he annually harvested large crops, the soil being fertile and his methods of cultivation being at once practical and progressive. He was actively engaged in farming until his death, which occurred on the 7th of September, 1909, when he was still in the prime of life. His remains are interred in the Bayside cemetery.

On the 28th of July, 1884, Mr. Ash was united in marriage to Miss Mary Herman, who was born May 5, 1862. Her parents, Joseph and Caroline Herman, were both natives of Germany but were married in the United States. They were among the first settlers of Clay Banks township, Door county. Both have passed away and are buried in the Catholic cemetery at Sturgeon Bay. To Mr. and Mrs. Ash were born eleven children: Thomas, who is living in Sevastopol township; George, who died in infancy; Fred, a farmer of Sevastopol township; William, who died in infancy ; Henry, who is aiding in the operation of the homestead but owns the northeast quarter of the northeast quarter of section 17, Sevastopol township, and has built a residence upon that place; Everett, who is associated with his brother in the operation of the home place; Richard, an agriculturist of Sevastopol township; Lucy, now the wife of Arthur Klessig of Sevastopol township; and Roy, Lillian and May, all of whom are at home.

Mr. Ash was a republican and discharged to the full his duties as a citizen but was never an aspirant for office. He had his own way to make in the world and the prosperity that he gained was due solely to his industry, his perseverance in spite of obstacles, and his good management. His widow resides with her children upon the home farm and has many friends throughout the county.

Anton Schlise

Anton Schlise, who devoted the greater part of his life to farming, was well known in Forestville township and his death was deeply regretted. He was born in that township, February 14, 1866, a son of John and Anna Schlise, who were born respectively in Bohemia and Germany but were married in the United States, after coming to this country in the early '50s and after living for some time in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. Following their marriage they took up their residence in Forestville township, Door county, where both died.

Anton Schlise was reared upon the home farm and attended the district schools in the acquirement of his education. Following his father's demise he became the owner of the homestead and devoted twelve years to the operation of that place. He then sold it and for eight years engaged in the meat business in Sawyer. At the end of that time he bought one hundred and sixty acres at Strokes Corners near Ginders, where he farmed for one year. On selling that place he purchased a lot in Maplewood, on which he erected a hotel. He also put up other buildings and resided in Maplewood for three years, after which he disposed of his interests there and purchased eighty acres near that town and again turned his attention to agricultural pursuits. He also bought eighty acres in Drussels township, Door county, and his two farms returned him a good income. He aided in the organization of the Farmers Telephone Company and was vice presi-

Mr. Schlise was married October 25, 1880, to Miss Mary Kscher, a daughter of Anton and Mary (Brechtel) Kscher, natives of Germany, who came to America when their daughter was only nine months old. This was in 1866 and they made their way to Manitowoc county, Wisconsin, where the father farmed until his removal to Forestville township, this county. He purchased land which subsequently came into the possession of Mr. Schlise of this review, and both he and his wife spent their last days upon that place. To Mr. and Mrs. Schlise were born eight children, as follows: Dora; Katie; Henry, who is operating the farm in Brussels township; Lawrence, who is farming the home place near Maplewood and is also engaged in business as a concrete contractor; Mark, who is the partner of his brother Lawrence in the contracting business; Andrew; Joe; and Walter.

Mr. Schlise was a Catholic in his religious faith and in 1901 organized the congregation near Maplewood. He gave his political support to the democratic party, whose principles he believed to be most conducive to good government, and his aid was always given to projects looking toward the advancement of his community. His was a busy and useful life, and the prosperity which he gained was well merited.

Herman Roder

Herman Roder of Nasewaupee township is recognized as one of the most progressive men in his part of the county and his own place, which he has named the Old Home Farm, is highly developed and splendidly improved. He is engaged in both dairying and general farming and derives a substantial profit from his land. His birth occurred at Port Washington, Wisconsin, December 30, 1874, and he is a son of Gottlieb Roder, a native of Germany. After living for some time in Port Washington, the father removed to Door county in 1880 and resided here until his death in March, 1908. He had survived his wife for two decades as she passed away in 1888. Both are buried in the Shoemaker cemetery.

Herman Roder received his education in the country schools of this county and was carefully trained in agricultural work by his father. For a few years in his early manhood he worked in the lumber camps but in 1898 took charge of the homestead. He has since purchased an additional eighty acres and his holdings now comprise two hundred acres of fertile land. In addition to raising grain for the market he is engaged in dairying having a fine herd of Holstein cattle, and all phases of his business are well managed. His years of experience as a farmer guard him against ill-advised innovations and impracticable schemes, but whenever a new method or appliance is devised that is of real value to the agriculturist he is always among the first to adopt it, and this readiness to profit by the discoveries of others has been a most important element in his success.

Mr. Roder was married February 13, 1904, to Miss Margaret Schultise, a daughter of Fred Schultise of Nasewaupee township. The children of this marriage are as follows: Earl, born February 7, 1905; Sylvester, December 19,

Mr. Roder is a supporter of the republican party at the polls but does not hesitate to cast an independent ballot if he believes he can best serve the public welfare by so doing. He is a member of the Evangelical church and gives his loyal support to its work. He is a firm believer in local companies founded upon the cooperative principle and is a stockholder in the Farmers Telephone Company. He can always be counted upon to do his part in aiding all projects looking to the best interests of his community,

Oscar Olson

Oscar Olson, who holds title to an excellent farm in Sturgeon Bay township, was born in that township, March 12, 1871, a son of Halvor and Elise Olson. In the acquirement of his education he attended the schools of Sturgeon Bay and Clay Banks townships and when he was old enough he began to work on his father's farm. As time passed he was given more responsibility and this practical training in agriculture was an excellent preparation for the duties of his later life for he decided to follow the occupation to which he had been reared, Some of the land was still timbered and this he had to clear. In 1903 he bought his present farm from his father and has since made improvements upon the place, thus increasing its value. He holds title to the south half of the southeast quarter of section 30, Sturgeon Bay township, and derives a gratifying income from his labors.

Mr. Olson was married on the 27th of December, 1896, to Miss Anna Cecelia Olson, a daughter of T. O. Olson, of Sturgeon Bay township. Two daughters have been born to the marriage: Elise Marie, who was born October 1, 1897, taught in the parochial schools for a time and is now a member of the class of 1918 at St. Olaf College of Northfield, Minnesota. Helen Luella was born March 10, 1908.

Mr. Olson supports the republican party at the polls and has been called to office a number of times. He has been continuously treasurer of Sturgeon Bay township since 1896 and in 1905 was made supervisor of assessments, from which position he resigned because of the press of other duties. He was also school clerk of district No. 5 for one term. The family belong to the Norwegian Lutheran church and loyally support its work.

George G. Bagnall

George G. Bagnall is the owner of a good farm of eighty acres situated on section 21, Jacksonport township. He is of Canadian birth, a native of East Frampton, Quebec, and was born January 6, 1863. He is a son of Samuel Bagnall, mentioned in connection with the sketch of Alice A. Bagnall on another page of this work. He acquired a common school education, but his opportunities in that direction were somewhat limited. He worked for his father in Canada and afterward came to Door county, where he continued in his father's employ for two years. On the expiration of that period he purchased from his father the northeast quarter of the southwest quarter of section 21, Jacksonport township. This was a tract of timber land and he at once began clearing away the forest trees and the brush. While working upon his own place he was also employed by others, being thus employed for six years. After a time he extended the boundaries of his farm by the purchase of an additional forty acre tract, covering the northeast quarter of the southeast quarter of section 21. This was also wild timber land. His efforts, however, have resulted in bringing about a marked transformation in this place. He has added all modern equipments and sories known to the model farm of the twentieth century and has continuously carried on the work of cultivation with the result that his labors have brought forth rich harvests, and his annual income has been accordingly increased.

In 1888 Mr. Bagnall completed his arrangements for having.a home of his own, for it was on the 6th of November of that year that he wedded Louise Sargent, a daughter of Edward and Katherine (Lightfoot) Sargent, who were of Irish and English descent respectively and were early settlers of Jacksonport township. The mother is still living upon the old homestead farm, but the father has passed away and was laid to rest in the Episcopal cemetery in Jacksonport township. Mr. and Mrs. Bagnall are rearing two adopted children, Mildred Margaret and Earl Breten, both of whom are still at home.

Mr. Bagnall belongs to the Modern Woodmen of America and his religious faith is indicated by his membership in the Methodist church. He is a self-made man, who started out without assistance and without capital, but he used industry as the foundation for his success and has gradually built up a substantial fortune. He is now the owner of a nice farm, from which he derives a gratifying annual income,

Christian Saabye

Christian Saabye, who resides on section 6, Washington township, has many business interests, all of which are capably conducted. In addition to farming, dairying and fruit growing he also owns and conducts a sawmill and planing mill. His birth occurred in Copenhagen, Denmark, August 5, 1860, and he is a son of H. O. and Christine Saabye. In 1867 the father came to the United States and after working in Chicago for a year saved enough money to pay the passage of his family to this country. After he had been joined by his wife and children he came to Door county, Wisconsin, and took up a homestead of eighty acres. At that time he had so little money that he could not spare the added seven dollars that would have enabled him to take up a quarter section of land. He cleared and improved his eighty acre tract and subsequently added thereto an adjoining forty acres. At the time of his arrival in this county practically all of Washington Island was a dense forest although there was here and there a tiny clearing where some early settlers had established their homes. Even after part of the timber was cut the region was still quite wild and rough in appearance, for the greater part of the land was still covered with stumps and debris. In that early day roads were unknown and when going to market at Washington Harbor it was necessary to follow blazed trails. In time, however, all of that was changed, good highways being constructed and the farms brought to a high state of development. H. O. Saabye placed sixty acres of his farm under cultivation and accumulated a competence. He was one of the organizers of school district No. 2, which included the settlement at Detroit Harbor, and had the contract for erecting the schoolhouse. He also served as clerk of that district for several terms and for one term was township assessor, while for a number of years he held the office of chairman of the township. He passed away in August, 1888, and his wife died in Denmark in 1913.

Mr. Saabye passed his boyhood and youth mainly in Door county and knows by experience the hardships which the pioneers were called upon to endure. He aided his father in clearing the home farm and likewise assisted him in erecting the first scholhouse in district No. 2. At the latter's death he assumed the operation of the homestead and has proved a capable and energetic farmer. He now owns one hundred and eight acres of good land and previously held title to tracts of wild land which he disposed of at a good profit. In addition to general farming he engages in dairying to some extent and also has six acres of fine orchard. All his land is cleared, and the buildings upon the place are modern in design and attractive in appearance. He also owns a sawmill and planing mill and those interests have proved lucrative. He is likewise a stockholder in the creamery and telephone companies.

On the 19th of February, 1889, Mr. Saabye was united in marriage to Miss Catherine Jacobson, a daughter of Jacob Jacobson. She passed away October 25, 1890, and in February, 1892, Mr. Saabye wedded Miss Johanna Jensen. He has had seven children, namely: Eva, who died on the 11th of November, 1899, when nine months old; Walter, who was born November 15, 1906, and died in 1907; Ruth, born April 21, 1903; Esther, January 5, 1906; Julia, November 16, 1911; Harold, December 24, 1914; and Charles, August 8, 1916.

Mr. Saabye indorses the principles of the republican party and loyally supports its candidates at the polls although he has never been an aspirant for office. His life has been characterized by excellent judgment, progressiveness and enterprise and as a result of his industry and good management he has gained financial independence. Moreover, his personality is such that he has won and held the warm friendship of all who have been closely associated with him.

John Aelears

John Aelears has been actively identified with blacksmithing, hotel keeping and farming during the years of his residence in Door county and now makes his home in Carlsville, where he is conducting a hotel and saloon and is also giving part of his time and attention to the development of a forty acre farm which he owns. He was born in Brown county, Wisconsin, March s, 1877, and is a son of Joe and Hattie (Corsten) Aelears, the former a native of Belgium, while the latter was born in Brown county, Wisconsin. In the year 1866 the father came to the new world and established his home in Brown county, Wisconsin, where he took up blacksmithing, having previously learned his trade in his native land. He followed that pursuit in Brown county until 1887, when he removed to Brussels, Door county, where he again established a smithy, conducting his shop for many years. He was accorded a liberal patronage and thus made a good living. He now resides in Sawyer at the age of seventy-two years and his wife also survives.

John Aelears was largely reared and educated in Door county, being a lad of ten summers when his parents arrived in this district. He learned the blacksmith trade under the direction of his father and continued to engage in that occupation until 1914. In 1905 he removed to Carlsville, where he opened a blacksmith shop and also established a saloon, He continued to engage in blacksmithing until 1914, when he rented his shop, but still continues in the hotel and saloon business. In 1916 he purchased forty acres of land on section 28, Egg Harbor township, which he is now operating and developing. He has transformed this property into productive fields and everything about the place is indicative of his determined efforts and progressive methods.

In August, 1905, Mr. Aelears was united in marriage to Miss Julia Swavoda, and they have become the parents of five children: John; Pauline; Hough; Francis and Sarah. Mr. Aelears and his family are communicants of the Catholic church. In politics he maintains an independent course, voting without regard to party ties,

Frank H. Konrad

Frank H. Konrad, who owns and operates an excellent farm on section 10, Nasewaupee township, was born March s, 1875, of the marriage of Franz and Louise Konrad. The father was born September 13, 1844, in Prussia, but in 1856 came with his parents to the United States. In 1874 he became a resident of Nasewaupee township, Door county, Wisconsin, and purchased a quarter section of land, which in time he brought under cultivation. During the last year of the Civil war he was at the front as a member of the Forty-fifth Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry. His military record was that of a brave and loyal soldier. Since 1912 he has lived retired in Sawyer. He holds membership in the German Lutheran church and organized a church of that denomination in Nasewaupee township. His initiative was also shown in his successful efforts to establish the first cheese factory in his locality and his efficient work in the campaign that resulted in securing the railroad. He was also among the first to invest in stock in the Nasewaupee Telephone Company and in many other ways he has contributed to the development of the county. As he prospered financially he purchased additional land, becoming at length the owner of three hundred and twenty acres. He is a stanch republican and served as supervisor for one term and as pathmaster for three years. Through his membership in the Grand Army Post at Sturgeon Bay he maintains pleasant associations with other Union veterans.

hood and youth divided his time between attending the district school and aiding his father with the farm work. In 1911 he invested his savings in the John Hausemann farm, which he has since operated. The land is fertile, the buildings are substantial and his labors yield him a good income. In early manhood he was employed by the Chicago & Northwestern Railroad in Michigan for two years and he worked for an electric company in Minnesota for some time and for fourteen years spent the winter months in the lumber camps of Michigan. He now, however, devotes his entire time to his farming interests and takes great pride in the improvements on his place. He owns stock in the local telephone company and has found that investment a profitable one.

Mr. Konrad was married in 1912 to Miss Birdie Bach, who was born in Michigan, March 13, 1889, and was educated in the schools of that state. They have become the parents of three children, namely: Verne, Esther and Alvin.

Mr. Konrad is a loyal supporter of the men and measures of the republican party but has never cared to take an active part in politics. He contributes to the support of the German Lutheran church in which he holds membership, and his influence is invariably on the side of right and justice.

Captain Edward S. Valentine

Captain Edward S. Valentine is well remembered by many residents of Door county. For long years he sailed on the lakes and won his title as commander of vessels, being a captain for about twenty-four years. He was born at Shanty Bay, in Gibraltar township, Door county, May 18, 1860, a son of Andrew and Everina (Hill) Valentine, who were natives of Norway. They came to America in early life and established their home in Door county, where the father engaged in fishing. The mother died in November, 1897.

Edward S. Valentine was reared in Door county. He attended school in his native county and also pursued a course of study in the Spencerian College of Milwaukee. In early manhood he began sailing on the lakes and gained intimate and accurate knowledge of all questions connected with navigation. He was a captain on the lakes for about twenty-four years and owned two boats which he operated until his death. He became widely known in this connection, having an extensive acquaintance at many lake ports. He died after a four years' illness on the 2nd of April, 1898, and his death was the occasion of deep and widespread regret for he had gained friends wherever he was known.

It was on the 23d of December, 1890, that Captain Valentine was united in marriage to Miss Matilda Fobian, a daughter of Emil J. and Bertha (Hafamiester) Fobian. the father a native of Copenhagen, Denmark, and the mother of Germany. The father came to America in childhood. He was connected with the royalty of Denmark but never claimed any recognition of that fact. At the age of fourteen years he ran away from home and sailed for the new world, making his way westward to Menominee Falls, Wisconsin, where he was employed at the carpenter's trade. He later went to Milwaukee and thence removed to St. Louis, Missouri, where he resided for twenty-two years, passing away in that city on the 22d of April, 1904. For some time he had survived his wife, who died April 8, 1882. To Mr. and Mrs. Valentine were born two children: Everett M., who was born October 16, 1891, and is now assistant manager of the Anderson House of Ephraim; and Albert, who was born April 4, 1897, and died in the same month. After losing her first husband Mrs. Valentine became the wife of Adolph Anderson on the 12th of December, 1906. He was horn and reared in this locality and to this marriage has been born a son, Henry A., whose birth occurred on the 6th of March, 1909. After the death of her first husband Mrs. Anderson remained a widow for nine years and during that period she built what is known as the Anderson House, which she has since conducted, covering a period of nineteen years. It is one of the attractive hotels in Ephraim and can accommodate one hundred people, in addition to her seven cottages situated on the hillside overlooking the bay and commanding a beautiful view of the water and the surrounding district. Mr. Anderson conducts a general store, a dock and a warehouse, which business had been carried on for a number of rs by his father. He is also a stockholder in a life insurance company. His political endorsement is given to the republican party and both Mr. and Mrs. Anderson are members of the Moravian church. They are widely and favorably known in the locality where they reside and they have the warm regard of an extensive circle of friends.

George Steiner

George Steiner, who owns and operates a good farm on section 6, Forestville township, has spent his entire life in this section of Wisconsin. He was born in Ahnapee township, Kewaunee county, May 2, 1867, and is a son of Andrew and Lena (Gittinger) Steiner, both natives of Estrich, Germany, where they were reared and married. In the early '60s they came to the United States and located in Ahnapee township, Kewaunee county, Wisconsin, where the father. who was a farmer by occupation, purchased eighty acres of timber land. As soon as possible he cleared his farm and began raising the usual crops, but it was a number of years before the income from his farm was very large as prices for grain and stock were low. This region was then sparsely settled and the nearest market was Algoma. It was an easy matter for the pioneer to secure all the wild meat he desired as game was plentiful. There were many Indians still left in Kewaunee county when Mr. Steiner settled in the district but in the course of time the land was all claimed by white men, and this section of the state now bears little resemblance to the heavily timbered district of the '60s. He had forty acres in his original farm and followed agricultural pursuits until he retired from active life, his death occurring when he was seventy-eight years old, and his wife reached the age of sixty-nine years. In politics he was a democrat.

George Steiner passed his boyhood and youth upon the home farm and divided his attention between attending school and helping his father. He received careful training in farm work and in November, 1903, purchased his present farm of one hundred and twenty acres on section 6, Forestville township, Door county. He has erected good buildings upon the place and the soil is

Mr. Steiner was married in 1882 to Miss Bertha Craffes, a daughter of John and Anna Craffes, who were born in Germany but in 1883 came to the United States. They resided in Casco, Kewaunee county, Wisconsin, for a time but subsequently removed to the vicinity of Sturgeon Bay, Door county, where the father bought one hundred and sixty acres of land, to the cultivation of which he devoted his time until he retired and removed to Sturgeon Bay. Later he resided in Sevastopol township, where he died when seventy-four years old, and the mother, who has now reached that age, still survives. Eight children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Steiner, namely: Francis, Louis, Marie, George, John, Irene, Philip and Lawrence.

The political views of Mr. Steiner accord with the principles of the democratic party, whose candidates he supports by his ballot. Although he takes the interest of a good citizen in public affairs he has never been an aspirant for office, preferring to concentrate his attention upon his farm work. He has many excellent qualities and since removing to Forestville township has made many friends.

Irving Nelson Moe

The farm of Irving Nelson Moe on section 31, Sturgeon Bay township, is one of the finest dairying farms in that township and its excellent improvements are evidences of his prosperity and enterprise. He was born March 7, 1880, on his present farm and is a son of Knut and Elizabeth Nelson. The father was born in Norway but was brought to this country when but six years of age. The mother was born in Sturgeon Bay and is a daughter of Ole Gullickson, who served in the Union army during the Civil war.

Irving Nelson Moe attended the common schools of Sturgeon Bay township in the acquirement of his education and during his boyhood and youth received valuable training in agricultural methods. After leaving school he worked with his father, clearing and improving the home farm, and after a number of years purchased the place, which is now a valuable and highly developed dairy farm. Mr. Moe derives a gratifying profit from the sale of his dairy products and raises potatoes and peas extensively, finding those lucrative crops. For two years he resided in California, where he was engaged in concrete work.

On the 27th of June, 1911, Mr. Moe was united in marriage to Miss Emma Hovi, a daughter of Christian and Sigrid Hovi, who removed from Norway to Forestville township, Door county, Wisconsin, in 1880. Mrs. Moe, who was born February 10, 1882, received her early education in the common schools of Forestville and later attended the Wisconsin State Normal School at Oshkosh for a short time and took a course in domestic science at Stephenson Training and Agricultural School at Marinette. She followed the profession of teaching for ten years prior to her marriage. Mr. and Mrs. Moe have two children: Irving, Jr., born March 21, 1913; and Eileen, born February 9, 1915.

public affairs to exercising his right of franchise. He is a member of the Moravian church and strives to conform his conduct to the teachings of Christianity. He has a wide circle of friends in the county and those who have known him intimately since boyhood hold him in the highest esteem, which is unquestionable proof of his genuine worth.

Joseph Suchey

Joseph Suchey, of Sevastopol township, who has met with gratifying success as a farmer, was born March 14, 1858, in Moravia, Austria. He attended the public schools in the acquirement of his education and later learned the harnessmaker's trade, which he followed in that country until he attained his majority. When twenty-one years old he came to America and located in the middle west, working at harnessmaking in Milwaukee and Chicago. In 1895 he removed from Milwaukee to Door county, Wisconsin, and has since resided here. He owns a good farm on section 13, Sevastopol township, and finds that its operation leaves him but little time for outside interests.

Mr. Suchey was married in 1886 to Miss Mary Hudecheck, who was born in Milwaukee, April 13, 18:8, a short time after her parents had removed to that city from their native Bohemia. To Mr. and Mrs. Suchey have been born five children, three of whom are living: Ida, born November 28, 1891; Frederick, May 12, 1893; and Lillian, July 12, 1896. Joseph and Frank are deceased.

Mr. Suchey is a republican, believing in the policies of that party, and he discharges to the full all the duties of citizenship but is not an aspirant for office. Fraternally he is connected with the Woodmen and the Mystic Workers. During the twenty-two years that he has resided in Door county he has manifested many sterling qualities and has gained recognition as an efficient agriculturist.

John A. Sargent

John A. Sargent is one of the representative farmers of Door county, making an excellent record through the practical and progressive methods with which he is developing his land. He resides on section rs, Jacksonport township, upon a farm which has been in possession of the family for almost three decades. He was born in East Frampton, Quebec, Canada, February 24, 1862, a son of Edward and Katherine (Lightfoot) Sargent, who were natives of Canada and of Irish and English descent tespectively. They had a family of ten children, as follows: Hannah became the wife of Robert Halstead, of Sturgeon Bay, and is now deceased. John A., the subject of this review, is the next in order of birth. Elizabeth is living with her brother John. Henrietta, now deceased, became the wife of James McNeill, of Wausaukee, Wisconsin, by whom she had two children: Edward, who was adopted by George and Louise Bagnall, of Jacksonport township; and Harry A., who died July 7. 1916, at the age of twenty-four years, being drowned while serving in the United States Coast Guard service at

Montague, Michigan. Louise is the wife of George Bagnall, of Jacksonport township. Sarah became the wife of Donald McCarthy, of Portal, North Dakota, and is now deceased. Margaret is the wife of David Calhoun, of Egg Harbor township. Grace married William Pettis, of Luxembourg, Wisconsin. Edith resides with her brother John. Maud, the youngest member of the family, is the wife of John F. Rowe, of Superior, Wisconsin.

It was in the year 1889 that the parents came with their family to this state and the father purchased the west half of the southeast quarter of section 15,. Jacksonport township, Door county. This was a tract of wild timber land, which he at once began to clear and improve, making his home thereon throughout his remaining days, his death occurring March 22, 1893. He was laid to rest in the Episcopal cemetery and many friends mourned his loss, for he was a devoted husband and father, a faithful friend and a good citizen. His widow still survives and is enjoying excellent health at the age of seventy-five years. Mr. Sargent was a self-made man, for although he became the possessor of a comfortable competence he started out in life empty-handed and worked his way upward through industry and persistency of purpose.

John A. Sargent acquired' a common school education in Frampton, but his opportunities were somewhat limited, for his services were needed upon the home farm. He continued to work for his father until he reached the age of eighteen years, when he left home and went to Wilson, Michigan, where he was employed in the lumber woods for a short period. He afterward spent five years in the employ of a lumber company at Garden Bay, Michigan, and then went to Nahma, Michigan, where he spent six years in the employ of a lumber company. On the death of his father he came to Door county and received title to the home place. Since then he has made a home for his mother and sisters and has continuously cultivated his farm, to which he has added the northeast quarter of the southeast quarter of section 15. He now has an excellent property which he carefully and systematically manages.

Mr. Sargent gives his political endorsement to the republican party, and his religious faith is that of the Episcopal church, He belongs to the Mystic Workers of the World and is ever loya! to high and honorable principles. He has never been an office seeker, preferring to concentrate his efforts and attention upon his business affairs, and, starting out in life empty-handed, he has worked his way steadily upward to substantial success.

Otto C. Konrad, a well known farmer of Nasewaupee township, is a representative of a family that has been connected with the agricultural development of Door county for more than four decades. More extended mention of his parents, Franz and Louise Konrad, is given elsewhere in this work in the sketch of his brother, Frank H. Konrad.

Otto C. Konrad was reared upon the home farm and when not in school gave his time to assisting his father with the farm work. He thus became thoroughly familiar with the methods best adapted to the cultivation of the soil in this section and in 1911 took charge of the homestead, comprising two hundred acres on section 16, Nasewaupee township, of which one hundred acres are cleared. The improvements upon the place compare favorably with those found on other farms of the locality, and he is meeting with marked success as an agriculturist. He believes in supporting local industries and is financially interested in the Nasewaupee Telephone Company, of which he is secretary, and in the Farmers Elevator Company.

Mr. Konrad was married November 25, 1913, to Miss Dorothy Henschel, of Sevastopol township, a daughter of L. F. Henschel. The republican party has a stanch supporter in Mr. Konrad and nothing affecting the general welfare is a matter of indifference to him. In religious faith he is a German Lutheran, and his integrity is above question.

Frank Schartner

Frank Schartner, who owns and operates an excellent farm of two hundred and forty acres in Sevastopol township, was born in Austria, December 17, 1862, and is a son of Joseph and Maida Schartner, the former an agriculturist by occupation, Both parents passed away in Austria and all of our subject's brothers and sisters are still residents of that country. There were twelve children in the family but only seven now survive, those besides our subject being: Ferdinand, John, Jacob, Mary, the wife of Paul Koeberbecker ; Frances; and Ludvig.

Frank Schartner attended the common schools until he was fourteen years old and then began working for his father. He was also employed by others for some time and remained in Austria until he had attained his majority. On emigrating to the United States he at once made his way to Door county, Wisconsin, and worked for others for three and one-half years. At the end of that time he purchased the west half of the northwest quarter of section 16, Sevastopol township, which was then partially cleared. He brought the entire tract under cultivation and erected buildings and made other improvements, converting the place into a highly developed farm. Five years after his first purchase of land he bought the east half of the northwest quarter of section 16, and in 1911 he became the owner of the east half of the southwest quarter of section 9, thus bringing his total holdings up to two hundred and forty acres. His land is fertile and yields abundant crops and as the direct result of his own industry and careful attention to his business affairs he is now in excellent circumstances.

Mr. Schartner was married January 29, 1888, to Miss Mary Houpman, a daughter of Andrew and Anna Houpman, natives of Austria. The mother died in that country and the father subsequently came to the United States, settling in Door county, Wisconsin, in an early period in its development. He was married here to a Mrs. Suess, the widow of Matthew Suess, a pioneer of Door county. Mr. Houpman is still living and makes his home with Henry Suess, a farmer of Sevastopol township. Mr. and Mrs. Schartner have become the parents of nine children as follows: Frank, who died June 4, 1912, when twenty-three years old; Louis, who is farming with his father; Anna, the wifé of Anton Geittner; Rosa, who married Joseph Kober of Menominee, Michigan; Mary, the wife of Charles

Gressel, a resident of Maplewood, Forestville township ; William, who is assisting his father; Catherine, at home; and John and Adolph, who are also aiding in the operation of the homestead.

Mr. Schartner endorses the principles of the democratic party and is loyal in his support of its candidates and policies. He holds membership in the Catholic Institute church and his salient characteristics are such as to win the warm regard of those with whom he has come in close contact.

Sven Larson

Sven Larson, a well known farmer residing on section 33, Jacksonport township, is entitled to the credit given a self-made man, for he has gained the prosperity which he now enjoys solely through his own efforts. His birth occurred in Smoland, Sweden, March 27, 1855, and he is a son of Lars and Johanna (Larson) Johnson. There were twelve children in the family, but only our subject, who is youngest, came to the United States. The others are all deceased save Anna Marie, the widow of Peter Johnson, of Sweden. The father engaged in farming and passed away in his native country and was buried in the Hinneryd Socken cemetery, where his wife is also laid to rest.

Sven Larson attended the common schools until he was confirmed and then worked for his father and others until he was twenty-five years of age. In 1880 he came with his wife to the United States, landing at New York. He had less than a dollar in money, but a friend loaned him enough money to enable him to go to Pennsylvania, where he secured work. Within a short time he was able to repay his friend and for three and a half years he worked in the lumber woods of the Keystone state. He then came to Wisconsin in 1883 and, being pleased with conditions here, purchased the north half of the northwest quarter of section 33, Jacksonport township, from Charles Reynolds on the 12th of January, 1884. He at once erected a log house, which remained the family home during the period that he was clearing his land and bringing it under cultivation. Subsequently he added to his holdings in the southwest quarter of the southwest quarter of section 28 and the southeast quarter of the northwest quarter of section 33, also in Jacksonport township, so that his holdings now total a quarter section of fine land. In 1890 he replaced the log barn with a good frame one and in 1894 built a stable. Three years later he erected a residence and also a cow barn and in 1898 he further improved his place by building a machine shop. In 1904 his present fine brick residence was erected, in 1905 he built a granary and in 1910 a large up-to-date barn. Thus by degrees he has made valuable improvements upon his place and his farm today bears little resemblance to the tract of virgin timber land which came into his possession many years ago.

Mr. Larson was married in Sweden, November 7, 1879, to Miss Margarita Christina Person, whose parents remained lifelong residents of Sweden. To Mr. and Mrs. Larson were born three children: Oscar Lawrence, who is now farming near Kempster, Wisconsin ; Carl Moritz, who is farming in Jacksonport township; and Anna Isabel, who is the wife of Gus Market, of Baileys Harbor. The wife and mother was called by death on the 2d of February, 1899, when her three children were respectively twelve, ten and six years of age. She was buried in the Jacksonport township cemetery. In November, 1916, Mr. Larson was united in marriage to Mrs. Christina Leafgreen, widow of Andrew Leafgreen, of Chicago. She was also born in Sweden, and by her first marriage she had the following children: William, who died in Chicago; George, who is engaged in the tailoring business in that city; Hilmer, also of Chicago; and Signe, Edwin and Ellen, all of whom passed away in Chicago. The deceased children are buried in the same cemetery as their father.

Mr. Larson is a republican in his political belief and for one year held the office of township assessor, while for eight years he was school clerk. He is a communicant of the Lutheran church and in his business dealings as well as in the private relationships of life he has conformed his conduct to high moral standards. The early years of his residence in this county were years of unremitting labor, of inconvenience and even of hardship, but he persevered in spite of all that tended to discourage him and his faith in the ultimate prosperity of this district has been more than realized. He has gained a substantial competence and is surrounded by all the comforts and some of the luxuries of life. Moreover, his course has been such as to win for him the respect and warm regard of all who know him.

John Smith

John Smith is now living retired in Sturgeon Bay but for many years was prominently identified with general agricultural pursuits in Door county. He well deserves the rest that has come to him, for it has followed earnest, persistent and honorable labor, his prosperity being the reward of his industry. He was born in Dorchester county, in the province of Quebec, Canada, December 26, 1849, and is a son of Thomas and Mary (Wilson) Smith, who were natives of the Emerald Isle but were married in Canada. They had a family of nine children, all of whom were born in Canada, namely: Joseph, now deceased, who was one of the earliest settlers of Jacksonport township and was known as the cedar king; Abraham, who was also an early settler of Jacksonport township and passed away at the age of thirty-one or thirty-two years; Thomas, who spent his entire life in Dorchester county, Canada; one who died in infancy; Alice, who is the widow of John Bagley and makes her home in Kentucky; Edward, who spent his entire life in Canada; Jane, who is the wife of John Dillon of Dorchester county, Canada; Joshua a resident of Baileys Harbor; and John, of this review. The father of these children devoted his life to farming and also to the lumber business in Dorchester county, Quebec, and there he and his wife remained until they were called to their final rest, both being buried in Hemison cemetery.

John Smith was indebted to the pioneer schools of that locality for his educational opportunities, but he had little chance to attend school, as his services were needed upon the home farm and, moreover, the schools were not of very excellent quality at that day. He worked with his father until he reached the age of twenty-three years, when he came to Wisconsin, settling in Jacksonport township, Door county. Here he secured employment in the lumber woods and on the docks at loading timber, spending two years at that work. He afterward returned to Canada and was there united in marriage to Miss Rebecca Smyth, a daughter of George and Eliza (Steward) Smyth, who lived near Montreal, where the father engaged in farming up to the last fourteen years of his life. He then left Dorchester county with his wife and came to Wisconsin to live with Mr. and Mrs. John Smith. Here the parents both passed away and were laid to rest in the Episcopal cemetery in Jacksonport.

It was on the 31st of August, 1876, that Mr. and Mrs. John Smith were married and about three years later he returned to Jacksonport township with his wife. Here he purchased eighty acres of land on section 15 and began transforming the tract of wild timber into cultivated fields. Later he added forty acres more and then again continued the work of farming until 1902, when he sold that property and bought a fine farm upon which he continued to reside until June, 1917. Two years before this, however, he retired from the active management of the farm, which he turned over to his sons. In 1917 he removed to Sturgeon Bay, where he and his wife occupy a nice home. As one of the leading agriculturists of the county he was widely known. His business affairs were always carefully managed and he utilized the most practical methods in the development and cultivation of the fields, while the improvements which he added to his farm made it one of the most valuable properties of Door county.

To Mr. and Mrs. Smith have been born five children: Milton, who is a resident of Saskatoon, Canada; Florence, who passed away March 16, 1916, and was buried in Bayside cemetery, and who was the wife of Jacob Herrbold, of Sturgeon Bay, by whom she had a son, Philip; Oscar, who operates the homestead farm and who married Miss Emma Volets, a daughter of John Volets, of Sturgeon Bay; and Victor and Cecil, who also reside on the home farm.

In his political views Mr. Smith is a republican. He served as road overseer in Sevastopol township but has never been an active office seeker. Both he and his wife are members of the Moravian church and are people of genuine worth, enjoying the warm regard and steadfast friendship of those with whom they have come in contact. Mr. Smith, moreover, is a self-made man and one whose record proves that success and an honored.name may be won simultaneously. Starting out in life empty-handed, he has wisely utilized his time, his talents and his opportunities and gradually has forged his way to the front and by straightforward methods has gained a very substantial competence which now enables him to live retired.

Philip A. Zettel

Philip A. Zettel has gained prominence as a breeder of Percheron horses and has also been active in public affairs and in all that he has done has displayed energy, excellent judgment and the power of initiative. He was born in Sevastopol township, May 14, 1862, and is a son of Joseph and Christina Zettel, further mention of whom occurs elsewhere in this work. During his boyhood and youth the winter seasons were devoted to attending the public schools, while in the summers he was employed upon the home farm, and after completing his education he gave his entire time to his father until he was twenty-four years of age. As he was the eldest in quite a large family it was incumbent upon him to assist his father in the support of the younger children. After leaving home he worked as a well driller for two and a half years and then bought one hundred and sixty acres in Sevastopol township which he sold after operating it for four years. He then removed to Sturgeon Bay and turned his attention to the teaming and draying business and also became interested in the buying and selling of horses. Since 1911 the greater part of his time and attention has been taken up by his work as a breeder of pure blooded Percheron horses. He now has three and it is generally recognized that they are the best horses of that breed in Door county. He also still buys and sells horses quite extensively and has found that business profitable.

Mr. Zettel endorses the principles of the democratic party, but at local elections usually votes independently. He has held a number of township offices, including that of supervisor of Sevastopol township, in which capacity he served for many years. He is well known fraternally as a popular member of the Royal Arcanum and the Fraternal Legion. He has two children, a son and a daughter, namely, Howard and Myrtle. In the county in which his birth occurred he has spent his entire life and has here won financial prosperity and the high regard and esteem of all who know him.

Alfred Zettel

Throughout life Alfred Zettel has been identified with the farming interests of Sevastopol township, and is now the owner of a well improved and valuable farm located on the southeast quarter of the southwest quarter of section 27. He was born on his father's homestead in the same township, August 8, 1864, his parents being Joseph and Christina (Lorch) Zettel. The father was born in Switzerland and the mother was a native of Germany. In early life they came to this country and settled in Door county, being among its earliest pioneers. Here they were married and continued to reside throughout the remainder of their lives. More extended mention of the family may be found elsewhere in this work.

During his boyhood and youth Alíred Zettel attended the district schools near his home and also early acquired an excellent knowledge of agricultural pursuits while assisting his father with the labors of the farm. He remained under the parental roof until twenty-nine years of age and then located on his present place, which was given him by his father. He has made all the improvements thereon and has added to the tract by the purchase of the south half of the southwest quarter of the southeast quarter of section 27, and today has a very desirable farm. He is a hard working, energetic man, and well merits the success that has come to him.

former a native of Germany and the latter of Manitowoc, Wisconsin. For some years her parents resided in Manitowoc county, this state, but later removed to Gardner township, Door county, and are now living in Nasewaupee township. Mr. and Mrs. Zettel are active members of the German Lutheran church and lie is also identified with the Modern Woodmen of America. His political support is given to the democratic party, but he has never taken a very active part in politics aside from voting.

Henry Zettel

Henry Zettel, of Sturgeon Bay township, is well known throughout Door county as a successful farmer and a public-spirited citizen. He was born upon the family homestead in Sevastopol township, April 1, 1867, and is a son of Joseph and Christina (Lorch) Zettel, the former of whom was a native of Switzerland and the latter of Germany. The mother accompanied her mother to Door county when it was first being settled and the father emigrated to America and located here in his youth. He became the first fruit grower in the county, having turned his attention to that business because of his strongly marked personal liking for such work, and he developed an orchard which became famous throughout the state. He exhibited successfully at the World's Columbian Exposition held in Chicago in 1893 and on the 2d day of May, 1894, the board of lady managers conferred upon his wife, Mrs. Christina Zettel, a diploma of honorable mention in recognition of her skill in helping her husband with his horticultural work. At the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo in 1900 he received the first prize on apples and was awarded a gold medal. He continued to give careful attention to the management of his orchard until his death, which occurred upon the homestead on the 11th of March, 1904, when he was seventy-two years old. His wife survived until December 27, 1915, and was buried by his side in the Bayside cemetery.

Henry Zettel received his education in the early schools of his district but when sixteen years old put aside his textbooks and from that time until he was thirty-five years old worked with his father in the development of his orchard At length he turned his attention to clearing and improving a forty acre tract on section 3, Sturgeon Bay township, that his father had purchased some time before, and that place remained his residence until 1910, when it was sold and Mr. Zettel purchased another twenty acres on the same section. He has brought his farm to a high state of development and his careful and systematic operation of it is evidence of his ability as an agriculturist. He is now in comfortable circumstances as the result of his industry and his continued prosperity seems assured.

On the 15th of January, 1902, Mr. Zettel was united in marriage to Miss Ida Augsburger, a daughter of Fred and Louisa (Herman) Augsburger, who were born respectively in Switzerland and in Germany but were married in Adams county, Indiana. In 1895 they removed with their family to Door county, Wisconsin, where the father passed away, and he is buried in Bayside cemetery. The mother survives and makes her home on section 3, Sturgeon Bay township. To

Although Mr. Zettel usually supports the republican party at the polls he does not consider himself bound by party ties and upon occasion votes independently. The principles which govern his conduct are found in the teachings of the Methodist church, and all who have had dealings with him testify to his integrity and high regard for the rights of others.

Jacob Zettel

Jacob Zettel, who follows farming with marked success on sections 31 and 26, Sevastopol township, has spent his entire life in that locality, for he was born in the same township May 27, 1876, a son of Joseph and Christina Zettel, whose sketch appears elsewhere in this work. During his minority he gave his father the benefit of his labors in the operation of the home farm, and in the meantime acquired a good practical education in the local schools. During the following eight years he was employed in the shipyards at Sturgeon Bay, continuing his residence in that city until 1907, when he purchased the northeast quarter of the northwest quarter of section 31, Sevastopol township, and has also bought the southwest quarter of the northeast quarter of section 26. His residence is on the former tract and he is now successfully engaged in agricultural pursuits.

On the 3d of October, 1899, when twenty-three years of age, Mr. Zettel married Miss Caroline Weigand, a daughter of Vincent and Christina (Moeller) Weigand, who were born, reared and married in Germany. At an early day, however, they came to the United States and settled in Door county, Wisconsin, where the father died and was laid to rest in the Catholic Institute cemetery in Sevastopol township. Mrs. Weigand is still living and now makes her home in Sturgeon Bay. To Mr. and Mrs. Zettel were born six children, namely: Olive; Alvin and Elva, twins; Edna; Loretta; and Wilmer. The wife and mother departed this life April 29, 1915, and was buried in the Catholic cemetery on section 23, Sevastopol township. She was a faithful member of the Catholic church-of Sturgeon Bay, and was a most estimable woman. Besides his farm property Mr. Zettel is still the owner of a residence in Sturgeon Bay, which he erected about two years after his marriage. He is one of the representative citizens of his community and is held in high regard by all who know him.

Julius Zettel

Throughout life Julius Zettel has been actively identified with agricultural interests of Sevastopol township, and is today one of the leading farmers of his community. He was born on the 24th of May, 1880, on the homestead which his father secured from the government. His parents were Joseph and Christina (Lorch) Zettel, natives of Switzerland and Germany respectively. More extended mention of this worthy couple may be found elsewhere in this work. Our suby Google uva ANE ject's paternal grandparents never left Switzerland and his maternal grandfather died in Germany, but the latter's wife came to the new world in 1855 and located in Door county, Wisconsin, being among its very earliest settlers. In early life the father also crossed the Atlantic, and took up his abode in Door county in 1855. He was the first fruit grower in this section of the state and at one time was the owner of the largest orchard in Wisconsin, At the Buffalo Exposition he took first prize and received a gold medal.