Door County, Wisconsin - Biographical sketches, 1917 (part 12 of 13)

Julius Zettel spent the days of his boyhood and youth upon the home farm, and when not assisting in its labors attended school until fifteen years of age. He remained under the parental roof until he had attained his majority and was then married to Miss Jenervie Walker, a daughter of Charles B. and Elizabeth Walker, whose sketch appears on another page in this volume. To this union have been born three children, Douglas, Donald and Pearl. Mr. Zettel is now the owner of a well improved and valuable farm, comprising the west half of the northeast quarter of section 21, Sevastopol township, and the east half of the south half of the northwest quarter of section 26, the same township. He is a wide awake and progressive farmer, and the success that he has achieved is due entirely to his own efforts. In religious faith he is a Methodist and in politics a stanch republican.

Emil Miller

Door county has on the whole been fortunate in having in its public offices a class of men who have been loyal to its best interests and have put forth earnest effort to promote the general welfare, while at the same time they have promptly and faithfully discharged the duties which have devolved upon them. Such a record has Emil Miller made in the office of county treasurer, which he is now filling for the third term. He was born in Forestville township, this county, July 31, 1872, a son of Ferdinand and Alvina (Henke) Miller, both of whom were natives of Germany. The father was a son of Peter Miller, who brought his family from Germany in an early day. Ferdinand Miller and his wife were married in this country and both have now passed away, the former having died in 1909, while the latter passed away in 1883. He was a farmer by occupation and was identified with the early pioneer development of this section of the state.

Emil Miller acquired a public school education and was early trained to the work of the fields, soon becoming familiar with the best methods of tilling the soil and caring for the crops. He continued to farm with his father until 1896, when, desirous of engaging in business on his own account, he purchased land in Brussels township. He still owns one hundred and twenty acres, which is devoted to general farming and dairying and from his farm property he derives a substantial annual income.

It was in 1895 that Mr. Miller was united in marriage to Miss of Kewaunee county, Wisconsin, a daughter of Gottlieb Teich. Thi parents of twelve children: Ella, Walter, Julia, Elmer, Lawrence, Rena, Edna, Oleda, Dora, Myrtle, Orville and Leora, all of whom are yet at home.

which they take an active and helpful interest, Mr. Miller serving as treasurer of the Emanuel Lutheran congregation for sixteen years. In politics he is an earnest republican and has frequently been called upon to fill positions of honor and trust. He took the United States census for Brussels township in 1900 and again in 1910 and he has been chairman of Brussels township for the past decade. For fifteen years he was school clerk and the cause of education has found in him a stalwart champion. In 1912 he was elected to the office of county treasurer, assuming the duties of the position on the 4th of January, 1913, and in 1917 he entered upon a third term. He has made an excellent record in office, proving a most capable custodian of the public funds, the duties of his position being promptly and systematically performed.

Joseph Lampereur

Joseph Lamjereur is occupying the old family homestead or the Lampereur family on which he was born and his children are of the fourth generation upon this place, which came into the possession of his grandparents in early pioneer times. His natal day was April 26, 1871, his parents being Eugene and Lucy (Delwiches) Lampereur. The father came to the United States when a small lad with his parents who settled on the farm on section 11, Union township, securing it as a tract of wild land on which not a furrow had been turned nor an improvement made. Their first home was little more than a shack, but soon this was replaced by a substantial log cabin. With characteristic energy the grandfather began to develop and improve the place and year after year continued the work of the farm until his life's labors were ended in death. Both he and his wife died upon the old homestead and the parents of Joseph Lampereur there remained until they were called to their final rest, the father dying at the comparatively early age of forty-six years, while his wife survived to the age of sixty-three years. They were both members of the Catholic church and the father was a republican in his political views. He never sought to figure prominently in public life, however, preferring to give his undivided attention to his farm work.

Joseph Lampereur was nineteen years of age at the time of his father's death. He had been educated in the district schools and had been thoroughly trained in the work of the fields, for he early took his place behind the plow and continued to aid in the farm work until crops were harvested in the late autumn. At length he came into possession of the old home place and is now the owner of eighty acres of highly improved land, on which he has erected new buildings and otherwise made many modern improvements, so that the farm today presents a very neat and attractive appearance.

On February 18, 1896, Mr. Lampereur was united in marriage to Miss Mary Ross, a daughter of Joseph and Lucy (Jacquet) Ross, who were natives of Belgium and among the early settlers of Door county. Mrs. Lampereur was born in Union township and has spent her entire life in this county. She has become the mother of four children: Lucy, Eugene, Harry and Rosie.

In politics Mr. Lampereur is a republican and he has filled the office of assessor for a number of years and of supervisor for four years. He has always been loyal and progressive in citizenship and he feels a justifiable pride in what has been accomplished in the county. When the family first came their nearest market was Dikerville and there was but one store and a sawmill there. There were no roads and the early settlers had to blaze their way through the forests by taking a small quantity of bark from various trees, thus marking a route whereby they might retrace their steps. Ox teams were used for the farm work and every phase of pioneer life and experience was here to be met. The grain was threshed with a flail and Mr. Lampereur often made shingles by hand. He has lived to see notable changes as the work of improvement has been carried steadily forward and he is now numbered among the honored early settlers, his memory forming a connecting link between the primitive past and the progressive present.

Henry Suess

That sound judgment, enterprise and a willingness to work constitute a sufficient foundation upon which to build success is evidenced in the life of Henry Suess, a prosperous farmer of Sevastopol township, who began his career emptyhanded and. has at all times relied solely upon his own resources. He was born in Austria, July 12, 1867, and is a son of Matthew and Josephine Suess. The father, who followed agricultural pursuits, passed away when our subject was but nine years old. Five years later the mother came to the United States with her children and after living in Milwaukee for two years came to Door county, Wisconsin. Here she was united in marriage to Andrew Houpman, who is still in good health at the age of eighty-four years and makes his home with our subject. Mrs. Houpman passed away in 1886 and is buried in the Catholic Institute cemetery. By her first marriage she had the following children: John, who is living in Washburn, Wisconsin ; Henry ; Louis, who resided in Duluth, Minnesota, but is now deceased; Josephine, the deceased wife of Simon Brill of Washburn, Wisconsin; Anna, the widow of Louis Pongle of Sevastopol township; and Frances. the widow of Louis Poehler of Seattle, Washington.

Henry Suess received his education in Austria and after accompanying his mother to the United States worked as a farm hand for five years. He carefully saved his money and when nineteen years old bought the north half of the southwest quarter of section 3, and the southeast quarter of the northwest quarter of section 3, Sevastopol township. As soon as possible he cleared the land and brought it under cultivation and as the years have passed has made many improvements thereon. He also holds title to the northeast quarter of the northwest quarter of section 10. He applies sound business principles to the management of his farming interests and receives a good income from his land.

On the 28th of October, 1888, Mr. Suess was united in marriage to Miss Johanna Peters, a daughter of Nicholas and Mary ( Younk) Peters, who removed to Sturgeon Bay township, Door county, from Kewaunee county, Wisconsin. After farming for many years the father located in Sturgeon Bay, where he and his wife are now enjoying a period of well earned leisure. To Mr. and Mrs. Suess have been born seven children: William, who is living on section 10,

Mr. Suess supports the republican party and can be depended upon to cooperate in movements seeking the general welfare. He holds membership in the Catholic Institute church and his life is measured by high moral standards. In improving his farm he has not only gained prosperity for himself but has also aided in the agricultural development of the county.

William J. Robinson

William J. Robinson, who resides on section 15, Jacksonport township, has devoted his life to farming and has found that work at once profitable and congenial, He was born in the township in which he still resides August 14, 1874, of the marriage of Joseph and Margaret (Breen) Robinson. The father was born February 20, 1833, in County Fermanagh, Ireland, the fourth in a family of ten children, whose parents were John and Jane (Smith) Robinson. In 1852 he came to America and made his way to the home of his uncle, Joseph Smith, a resident of Upper Canada. He was employed as a sawyer for six years and then went to Fulton, New York, where he joined his brother John and learned the blacksmith's trade. He then returned to Canada and for eight or ten years was in the employ of the Grand Trunk Railway Company, first as brakeman, later as baggageman and eventually as conductor. In July, 1866, however, he located in Jacksonport township, Door county, Wisconsin, and for some time conducted a jobbing business, taking out cedar timber. At that time Door county was still largely undeveloped and he aided in building the first pier at Jacksonport. At length he bought one hundred and sixty-six acres of land on section 15, Jacksonport township, and turned his attention to agricultural pursuits, which he followed during the remainder of his active life. He resided upon the homestead until his death, which occurred September 16, 1915. He was buried in the Episcopal cemetery in Jacksonport township. His wife survives and makes her home with her son, William J. It was in 1869 that Mr. Robinson was married in New York city to Miss Margaret Breen, also a native of County Fermanagh and an old schoolmate of his. They became the parents of five children, namely: Mary J., who died in infancy; George J., who is living in Jacksonport; William J.; Isabella M., deceased; and Jane who makes her home in Jacksonport. Mr. Robinson was a republican in politics in his young manhood, but later became an adherent of the democratic party. In religious faith he was an Episcopalian and he was highly esteemed by all who knew him.

William J. Robinson was reared upon the home farm and attended the early schools as opportunity offered until he was sixteen years old. From that time until he reached the age of thirty-four years he worked in partnership with his father, but at the end of that period he purchased the homestead, which comprises one hundred and twenty-six acres on section rs, Jacksonport township. He has since operated the place on his own account and his thorough knowledge of all phases of farming, combined with his industry and good business ability, have enabled him to accumulate a competence. He does general farming, finding that more profitable than specializing in any one line of production.

On the 1st of November, 1911, Mr. Robinson was united in marriage to Miss Lillian Wilson, a daughter of Harry and Sarah (Smith) Wilson, who were early settlers of Jacksonport township. The mother has passed away and is buried in a cemetery in Jacksonport township, but the father survives and still makes his home upon his farm. To Mr. and Mrs. Robinson have been born three children, Kenneth, Sarah Belle and Margaret.

Mr. Robinson supports the republican party at the polls and is now serving out an unexpired term as a member of the township board of supervisors, which office he previously held for one term. He has also been school treasurer for five years and his influence has been felt as a factor in the advancement of local educational interests. Fraternally he is connected with the Mystic Workers and the principles which have governed his life are found in the teachings of the Methodist Episcopal church. He is progressive and enterprising and his farm is one of the well improved and attractive places of the township.

Alfred Hanson

That Wisconsin is listed with the leading agricultural states of the Union is due to the efforts of men of enterprise, perseverance and progressiveness, to which class belongs Alfred Hanson, who is living on section 31, Sevastopol township. Door county claims him as a native son, He was born on Washington island, April 16, 1878, a son of Madts and Dorothy (Jacobson) Hanson, who were natives of Norway but were married in Ephraim, Wisconsin. The maternal grandfather, Anton Jacobson, was one of the first settlers in the northern part of this county and owned a large part of Rock Island. He there engaged in fishing until the later years of his life, when he purchased land on Washington island and turned his attention to general agricultural pursuits until killed upon his farm by a falling tree. The paternal grandparents of Alfred Hanson were Mr. and Mrs. Hans Hanson, who were reared and married in Norway but became pioneer settlers of Washington island and contributed to the early development of this section of the state. Following their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Madts Hanson took up their abode upon a tract of wild timber land which Mr. Hanson purchased. It was entirely undeveloped and destitute of all improvements. He built a log house and began to operate his farm with oxen. There were no roads in the district at that time, and the work of general development and improvement seemed scarcely begun. The timber had to be cleared away before the fields could be cultivated, and all methods of farming were very primitive as compared with the processes now in use. All grain was cut by hand and the farm work was of a most arduous character.

When Alfred Hanson was fourteen years of age his father took up sailing, turning over the farm work to his son. He continued to sail for four years and then returned to his farm, upon which he remained until his death in the year 1908, His widow is still living upon the old homestead property. In their family were ten children: Alfred; Emma, now the wife of Dan Kilgore of Chicago; Thora, the wife of Charles Hagan of Washington island; Lena, the wife of Walter Chambers of Washington island; George, Jens and Maurice, all living on Washington island; Irene and Dora, who are in Chicago; and Walter, at home.

In his political views the father was a republican and gave stalwart support to that party. For a number of years he filled the position of school clerk and was ever interested in the welfare and progress of his community. His life record indicates what may be accomplished when energy and determination mark out the way. While he met many hardships in the early days and performed much hard work as the years went by, he nevertheless prospered in his undertakings and became one of the substantial agriculturists of his district.

Alfred Hanson pursued his education in the winter seasons in the pioneer schools of Door county for a brief period, continuing his studies until he reached the age of sixteen. Long before this time, however, he had become an active factor in the development and improvement of the home farm and when his father turned his attention to maritime interests Alfred Hanson took charge of the homestead, being the eldest son. He continued to cultivate the place until he had attained his majority, when he began sailing on vessels making trips between Milwaukee and Charlevoix. He was thus engaged until twenty-nine years of age and in 1912 was a mate of the lightship on Lansing Shoal. About 1907 he purchased a farm on Shore Road in Sevastopol township, two and one half miles north of Sturgeon Bay, and at once began to clear and develop this property, on which he has since resided. The improvements have all been put there by him, and the buildings stand as monuments to his progressive spirit and indefatigable energy.

On the 6th of August, 1901, Mr. Hanson was united in marriage to Miss Laura Iverson, a daughter of Alfred and Regina Iverson, who were early settlers of Door county. Mr. and Mrs. Hanson have three children, Pearl, Harold and Dorothy. The parents are members of the Methodist Episcopal church and guide their lives according to its teachings. Mr, Hanson deserves much credit for what he has accomplished. Depending entirely upon his own resources from the age of fourteen years, he has worked his way steadily upward, and indefatigable energy and honorable purpose have composed the rounds of the ladder by which he has climbed to success.

Hon. Henry Graass

Hon. Henry Graass, who has served with honor since 1914 on the bench of the fourteenth judicial circuit of Wisconsin, was born at Sturgeon Bay, July 17, 1875, and has been a lifelong resident of Door County. He is a son of John P. and Wilhelmina (Wagener) Graass. He had limited educational advantages in his youth and in 1893 graduated from the Sturgeon Bay high school. A number of years in his early manhood were devoted to teaching, two years being spent in the country districts near Sturgeon Bay and four years in the city schools of Sturgeon Bay, in which connection he taught the eighth grade. He was very successful in his work as a teacher but determined to devote his life to other professional ac- tivity and entered the law department of the University of Wisconsin, which conferred upon him the degree of Bachelor of Laws upon completion of the required course in 1903. Some time previously, in 1902, he had been admitted to the bar by the state board of legal examiners of Wisconsin.

Mr. Graass returned to Sturgeon Bay and soon gained prominence in his profession, his thorough knowledge of the basic principles of law and of statute and precedent, together with his incisive reasoning and his diligence in preparing his cases, marking him as a lawyer of unusual ability. He practiced not only in all the state courts but also in the federal courts and was called to public office, serving from 1904 to 1909 as city attorney of Sturgeon Bay and from 1909 to 1914 as district attorney for Door county. His record in those capacities was in line with his achievements in private practice and in 1914 he was called to the bench of the fourteenth judicial circuit and has since served in that capacity. His career as a judge has been characterized by devotion to the spirit and intention of the law rather than to its letter and by a rare degree of detachment from all personal elements, basing his rulings and his decisions solely upon law and equity as applicable to the facts in the case.

Mr. Graass was married in Sturgeon Bay, November 25, 1903, to Miss Cora Mae Anger, a daughter of William and Anne Anger, and to this union one daughter has been born, namely, Marguerite Ann, now seven years of age.

Judge Graass is a loyal member of Elks Lodge, No. 259, and of Moose Lodge, No. 359, both of Green Bay, and is also identified with the Green Bay Rotary Club and the Green Bay Kiwanis Club. As a lawyer and judge he has fully recognized the possibilities for large public service offered in the legal profession and in his practice as well as in his work on the bench he has sought constantly to make the law in reality what it is in theory - the defense of poor and rich alike, knowing no distinctions of person or position.

William P. Miller

William P. Miller, whose finely improved farm in Sevastopol township is evidence of his prosperity and enterprise, was born in Sturgeon Bay township, September 7, 1882. His parents, Jacob and Regina Miller, were born in Washington county, Wisconsin, where they were reared and married. In 1880, two years after their marriage, they came to Door county and the father purchased eighty acres of timber land in Sturgeon Bay township. As soon as possible he cleared it and brought it under the plow and in the intervening years he has made many improvements upon the place. He has added one hundred and twenty acres to his holdings, which now total two hundred acres, and he derives a gratifying income from his land. The mother also survives. To them were born five children, namely: Mary, who passed away at the age of twelve years; William P.; Edward, who is living in Daggett, Michigan; and Jacob and Oscar, both of whom are on the home farm.

William P. Miller entered the public schools at the usual age and continued his education there until he was sixteen years old, when he put aside his texthooks and turned his entire attention to agricultural pursuits. He worked for his father until 1906 and during that time carefully saved his earnings with the expectation of investing in land. In the year mentioned his purpose was carried out as he bought the south half of the southeast quarter of section 34, Sevastopol township, and took up his residence upon that tract, where he still lives. The buildings and other improvements upon the place are excellent and the fertility of the soil has been conserved by scientific cultivation.

On the 3d of June, 1908, Mr. Miller was united in marriage to Miss Minnie Griffin, a daughter of Otis and Matilda (Zander) Griffin, of Sturgeon Bay. In his political belief Mr. Miller is a republican, and his religious faith is that of the Moravian church. He gives practically his undivided attention to the management of his farm work and is rewarded by a good income from his land.

Frank Alexander

Frank Alexander is the possessor of a good residence, situated in the midst of an excellent farm in Union township and he is now busily engaged in the cultivation of his fields, which he has made most productive as the result of his industry intelligently directed. He was born in Belgium on the 22d of February, 1859, and is a son of Joachim and Caroline (Destier) Alexander, who were also natives of that country, where they were reared and married. In 1871 they came to the United States with their family, settling first in Chicago, where they resided for seven years. They afterward came to Door county and Mr. Alexander purchased forty acres of land in Union township, on which he built a log cabin and a log barn. The family here began life in true pioneer style and experienced all the hardships and privations incident to settlement on the frontier. Mr. Alexander cleared his forty acres of land and also added to it the forty acre tract upon which his son Frank now resides. He is still occupying the old home place and he has reached the age of eighty-one years. His wife passed away in 1908.

Frank Alexander has from the age of eleven years been a resident of Union township. He began his education in the schools of Belgium, but after spending the first decade or more of his life in that country accompanied his parents to the new world, Here he assisted his father in the development and cultivation of the home farm and continued actively in farm work with him for ten years. He then removed to his present place and erected thereon a good brick residence. He has many substantial improvements upon his land, including large barns and outbuildings for the shelter of grain and stock. The place is divided into fields of convenient size by well kept fences and none of the accessories of the model farm of the twentieth century are lacking.

In 1880 Mr. Alexander was united in marriage to Miss Matilda Lempereur, a daughter of Joseph and Sarah (Dilligine) Lempereur, who were natives of Belgium, while Mrs. Alexander was born in Union township. To Mr. and Mrs. Alexander have been born ten children, as follows: Sarah, Eugene, Nestor, Davis, Mary, John, Emma, Eli, Louise and Matilda.

Mr. Alexander gives his political endorsement to the republican party. He has served as assessor for a number of years and also as chairman of the board for two years. He is now clerk, which position he has filled for three years, and in this, as in other offices, he has made an excellent record for fidelity and capability. Mr. Alexander deserves much credit for what he has accomplished. After coming to the new world he attended school in Chicago in order to acquaint himself with the English language. One by one he has overcome difficulties and obstacles in his path and has worked his way steadily upward, winning for himself a creditable position among the successful farmers of Union township.

John Leyanna

John Leyanna, one of the highly esteemed residents of Nasewaupee township, was born in Brown county, Wisconsin, September 10, 1857, a son of Anton and Julia Leyanna, who removed to Door county with their family in 1881. John Leyarna received his education in Brown county and resided there until 1881, when he came with his parents to Door county. He had decided upon agriculture as his life work, purchasing two hundred and forty acres in Jacksonport township, and he resided upon that place until 1910, when he removed to Institute, where he purchased a saloon. Two years later, however, he traded that property for a well improved farm of one hundred and fifty-three acres in Nasewaupee township, on which he has since resided. He is practical and progressive in his methods of farming and his well directed labors are rewarded by good crops, from the sale of which he derives a gratifying income. a

Mr. Leyanna was married in 1881 to Miss Celia Londa of Brown county, a daughter of Frederick Londa, and they have become the parents of twelve children, one of whom died in infancy, the others being: Celia, who is the wife of Ed Jerard of Sawyer; Fred, who is farming near Marinette; John, who is employed on a United States tug boat; Mary, the wife of Louis Stonke of Nasewaupee township; Lucille, now Mrs. George Langly of Egg Harbor; Clara, who married William Riley of Green Bay; Hilda, the wife of William Cott of Two Rivers; and Florence, Leo, Clarence and Ethel, all of whom are at home.

Mr. Leyanna is a stanch advocate of the democratic party but has never had the time nor desire to take active part in politics. His membership is in the Corpus Christi Catholic church in Sawyer, and he contributes of his means to its support. He is of French descent and manifests in his daily life the sterling qualities of his race.

Frederick Berger

Frederick Berger, deceased, was a well known farmer of Sturgeon Bay township and left many friends to mourn his loss. He was born in Norway, October 6, 1826, and received a district school education in his native land. It was in 1855 that he came to this country. In 1862 he went to the defense of the Union, enlisting in Company F, Thirty-second Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, with which command he participated in many important engagements. He took part in the battles of Shiloh and Gettysburg, went with Sherman on his march to the sea, was present at the fall of Richmond and at Appomattox when Lee surrendered. After the close of the war he returned to Wisconsin and following his marriage, which occurred July 13, 1865, turned his attention to farming, although he had previously followed the rope maker's trade. He proved very successful as an agriculturist, giving a great deal of thought to the management of the farm work. The place at first comprised one hundred and sixty acres, but he subsequently sold one hundred acres of that tract. Mr. Berger passed away January 31, 1903, and was buried in the Shiloh cemetery.

On July 13, 1865, occurred the marriage of Mr. Berger and Miss Elizabeth Rasmussen, who was born in Norway, October 13, 1846. She received her education and grew to womanhood in that country, emigrating to America in 1865. By her marriage she became the mother of seven children, namely: Thomas, who was born April 28, 1866, and died in infancy; Emil, who was born in 1868 and died August 28, 1905; Laura, now Mrs. L. Linden; Carl; Fredérick; Clara, who married William Welden, of Bay View, Wisconsin; and John, who is now living in Sturgeon Bay township.

Mr. Berger was a republican in politics and served as pathmaster for several years and also as school director. He held membership in the post of the Grand Army of the Republic at Sawyer, Wisconsin, and greatly enjoyed keeping up close relations with others who had aided in putting down the rebellion. Mrs. Berger is a consistent member of the Moravian church and her many excellent qualities have gained her a high place in the esteem of all who have been brought in close contact with her.

Dr. John G. Hirschboeck, an up-to-date young physician and surgeon residing at Forestville, has already gained a good practice and holds the confidence of both the general public and his professional colleagues. He was born at Barton, Washington county, Wisconsin, April 19, 1887. The father, George Hirschboeck, was also born in Barton and received his education in its public schools, He is successfully engaged in the shoe business at that place and is highly esteemed in his community. He was married in West Bend to Miss Catherine Hartmann, who was born in Ohio.

John G. Hirschboeck was reared at home and attended high school at West Bend for three years. Later he became a student in the Milwaukee University and subsequently matriculatéd in the College of Medicine of Marquette University at Milwaukee, which conferred upon him the degree of M. D. in 1913. For one year he was house physician at the County Hospital and was later connected with St. Joseph's Hospital and the Good Samaritan Hospital. He was also house surgeon for the Johnson Emergency Hospital in Milwaukee, serving in that capacity under civil service appointment for sixteen months. In September, 1916, he came to Forestville, where he has since engaged in the private practice of his profession. He has demonstrated his ability in the treatment of disease and already ranks among the successful physicians and surgeons of Door county.

John and Julia (Koenig) Mitter and a native of Milwaukee, where the father, who was born in Germany, successfully engages in the meat business and is also dealing in real estate to some extent. Her mother was born in Barton, this state.

Dr. Hirschboeck belongs to the American Medical Association and thus keeps in touch with the advance that is constantly being made in his profession. He does not have the time to take an active part in public affairs. Since coming to Forestville he has made many friends, for his dominant qualities are such as invariably win respect and warm regard.

William Marshall

William Marshall, now living on the north point of North Bay known at the present time as Craignair, was a native of Scotland, born in the village of The Bridge-of-Dee, September 23, 1839. The Bridge of Dee is located on the beautiful banks of the River Dee in the parish of Balmaghie, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland. At the age of seventeen he started to learn the trade of wood forestry with his father, who was at that time wood forester on the Balmaghie estate. He followed the wood forestry from that time until he left Scotland to sail for America.

William Marshall was married in August, 1863, to Agness Campbell, who was born in the city of Castle Douglas, parish of Kelton, she being a daughter of John Campbell and Susan Kirkpatrick. She was married in the same city.

Mr. Marshall left Scotland in the spring of 1868 with his wife and three children. There is only one of the three children that was born in Scotland living, she being married to Frank Hoyt and living in Spokane, Washington, When Mr. Marshall left Scotland he sailed right for North Bay, to be under the employ of G. A. Thomson, who was at that time mayor of Racine, president of the Western Union Railroad and also owner of considerable land in Forestville, Brussels and Liberty Grove townships, Door county, part of the Liberty Grove property being located on the north point of North Bay. Fractional section 26 was then owned by a fisherman by the name of D. E. Denton. North Bay was at one time called Denton Harbor, but being the farthest bay north considered as a good harbor for vessels seeking shelter from the storms, the marine men called it North Bay. Mr. Denton later sold his property to another fisherman by the name of French. Mr. Thomson owned the lands adjoining Mr. French's and later bought out French's interests and built a large store, barn and dock and started in the lumbering business. His store at that time was the largest general store north of Sturgeon Bay. Mr. Thomson's interests at North Bay were being superintended by a party who was entirely unfamiliar with the lumber business, thus causing a heavy loss to the owner. Mr. Thomson, at that time having interests in a blast furnace at Uniontown, Pennsylvania, the cotton industry in India and a gas company in Glasgow, could not stand such a loss in the lumber business and eventually failed. Doing his best to try and pull through his loss he gave a warranty deed to a real estate man by the name of Sea, but the warranty did not help him any as a firm by the name of Richard Irvin & Company, bankers and brokers in New York, being the heaviest creditors, had a judgment against Mr. Thomson for almost half a million dollars so this cut off the deed given to Mr. Sea as the judgdiatzed Google ment had been rendered before the deed was given. Mr. Sea tried in every way to get possession of North Bay property under the deed given but Mr. Marshall was holding the property against him in the interests of Richard Irvin & Company under the orders of the late John T. Fish and late Charles H. Lee, both of Racine, and Charles Vrooman, at that time of Green Bay, now of Chicago, they being the attorneys for the Irvin company. All matters were brought to a finish by Mr. Thomson's holdings being sold at the United States marshal's sale in the city of Milwaukee and bid in by the attorneys for the late Richard Irvin & Company. For twenty-four years after all those matters were settled Mr. Marshall acted as agent with power of attorney for the Richard Irvin & Company and to this day is living on the old homestead, having made that his home for many years.

During their married life there were thirteen children born to them, ten of whom are living and all married but the youngest who is living with her father, namely: Mrs. Annie F. Hoyt of Spokane, Washington; Mrs. Jean E and Mrs. Mae B. Larson, both of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Mrs, Agnes: of Detroit, Michigan; Mrs. Florence S. Toft, of Michigan City, Indiana; and Edythe Tyhle Marshall, at Craignair farm, North Bay, Wisconsin; Andrew Phelps Marshall of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; John Campbell Marshall and William Kirkpatrick Marshall of Gladstone, Michigan; and Robert Burns Marshall of Huron, South Dakota. Mr. Marshall also has eighteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Patrick Hogan

Among the representative farmers of Sevastopol township is Patrick Hogan, who was born in Ontario, Canada, March 17, 1868, a son of Michael and Mary ( Tuhey)* Hogan, who were born in Ireland but were married in Canada. The father engaged in farming in the Dominion until his son Patrick was a year and a half old, when the family removed to Door county, Wisconsin. Michael Hogan purchased the west half of the southeast quarter of section 13, Sevastopol township, and at once set about clearing the land of the heavy growth of timber which covered it. After bringing it under the plow he devoted his time to its cultivation and further development during his active life. He reached the venerable age of ninety-nine years and five months, passing away January 22, 1916, and his remains were interred in the Catholic Institute cemetery. The mother, who has now passed the eightieth milestone on life's journey, is still enjoying excellent health. They became the parents of eight children: John, deceased; Patrick; Ella, the wife of Joseph McDermott, of Rapid River, Michigan; one who died in infancy: Michael, Jr., who resides in Canada; Mary Ann, the deceased wife of Fred Hintz, of Rapid River, Michigan; one who died in infancy; and Dennis, deceased. The family are Catholics in their religious faith and the father was a democrat in his political belief. He was in comfortable circumstances at the time of his death although he began his career as a poor young man.

Patrick Hogan attended the district schools until he was sixteen years old and two years later went to Menominee, Michigan, where for ten years he was employed in a sawmill. He then returned home and aided in operating the farm for a number of years. In 1902 he purchased the place from his father and he also now owns the east half of the southwest quarter of section 13, Sevastopol township. All his land is cleared and he derives a gratifying income from his well cultivated fields. He also raises stock to some extent and finds that likewise profitable.

In 1900 Mr. Hogan was united in marriage to Miss Mary Ann Butler, a daughter of James Butler, who was an early settler of Jacksonport township but is now deceased. Five children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Hogan, all of whom are at home, namely, John, Daniel, Ellen Adeline, Michael, Jr., and Rosemary. The wife and mother was called to her final rest on the 4th of January, 1910, and her demise was deeply regretted by her family and her many friends. She is buried in the Catholic Institute cemetery.

Mr. Hogan endorses the principles of the democratic party but is somewhat independent, often voting for the man irrespective of his political affiliation. He is a member of the Catholic Knights of Wisconsin and of the Loyal Order of Moose. His fine farm is evidence of his industry and ability, for he has at all times depended solely upon his own resources for advancement.

John Wegma

The progressiveness and enterprise that characterize John Wegmann are indicated in the appearance of his farm which is one of the most valuable and attractive properties in the township, in fact it is generally conceded that his buildings are the best in his part of the county. His entire life has been passed in Forestville township and his birth occurred March 7, 1868. He is a son of John and Mary (Wulf) Wegmann, who were born, reared and married in Germany. The father was a sheep herder in that country but after his removal to the United States and his location at Green Day he was employed in various lines of work. In 1869 he invested his savings in a farm near Algoma, Kewaunee county, and later bought a farm in Forestville township, Door county. He followed farming until his death and as the years passed gradually accumulated a competence. His wife survives and now mal her home with her daughter Mrs. Albert Miller of Algoma. The religious faith of the family is that of the Lutheran church.

John Wegmann was reared under the parental roof and is indebted to the public schools of Algoma for his education. He remained upon the home farm until 1893, when he bought eighty acres on section 5, Forestville township, to which he has since added a forty acre tract. The land is all in a high state of cultivation and as it is naturally fertile seldom fails to produce large crops. He uses improved methods and machinery in his work, thus increasing his efficiency and adding to the returns which he receives from his land. He has erected buildings which are superior to any others in the township and his farm is indeed a model property. He has taken a great deal of pleasure in its improvements and is justly proud of the high state of development to which he has brought it.

Mr. Wegmann belongs to the Lutheran church and his integrity has always been above question. He has never cared to hold office but has always discharged to the full his duties as a citizen. He has earned the title of self-made man as he has at all times been dependent solely upon his own resources, and the prosperity which he now enjoys in the result of his ability and industry.

Exor De Jardine

The life record of Exor De Jardine is that of a self-made man, for he started out empty handed and has worked his way steadily upward, becoming the owner of valuable farm property on section 22, Jacksonport township. He was born in St. Edons, in the province of Quebec, Canada, November 1, 1856, a son of Jessant and La Rose (Francis) De Jardine, who were natives of Quebec and were of French descent, the father following the occupation of farming as a life work. In their family were thirteen children, of whom Exor was the third in order of birth, and he is the only one of the children that has become a resident of Wisconsin. The father died in Redfield, Massachusetts, near Boston, where he spent the later years of his life, and the mother is still living, making her horae with her daughter, Mrs. Joseph Barette. »

Exor De Jardine had but limited educational opportunities, for it was necessary that he provide for his own support by assisting his father, for whom he continued to work until he reached the age of eighteen years. He then left home and began working in the lumber woods in Canada and also in the lumber woods near Providence, Rhode Island, where he was employed until he reached the age of twenty-four. He then came to Door county, Wisconsin, and began work in the sawmills and in the lumber woods, spending a few years in that way. He purchased several small tracts of timber land from time to time, cleared these and then bought other tracts. When about thirty-five years of age he began farming and to his holdings he added until he was at one time the owner of three hundred acres of land. He has since disposed of much of this, however, and now owns about seventy-five acres, which is situated on section 22, Jacksonport township.

Mr. De Jardine was but eighteen years of age when in Canada he wedded Miss Adele Rackie, who was of French descent and whose parents always lived in the province of Quebec. There was one child of that marriage, Flora, who is now the wife of William Dorman, of Montana. Mrs. De Jardine passed away two years after her marriage and later, at the age of twenty-one years, Mr. De Jardine was again married, his second union being with Delphine Baskie, a daughter of Antoine and Amanda (Bruno) Baskie, who were natives of Montreal but have now departed this life. To the second marriage have been born thirteen children: Exor, who is living in Jacksonport township; Henry, who makes his home in North Dakota; Delphine, who is now the wife of Pat Donovan, of Jacksonport; Joseph, who is also living in North Dakota: Mary, the wife of William Ive, of Cincinnati, Idaho; Anna, the wife of James McArgle, of Baileys Harbor township; Exilda,

Andrew Magnette, of Sister Bay; Eva, the wife of Arwis Hugenraw, of Sister Bay; Noah, who is now at Camp Douglas, Wisconsin, with the Wisconsin National Guard; Ethel, of Kangaroo Lake; and Edith and Leona, both at home.

The religious faith of the family is that of the Catholic church, while in political belief Mr. De Jardine is a democrat but has never been an office seeker, preferring to concentrate his thought, attention and purpose upon his business affairs. He started out empty handed, has worked his way steadily upward and his life record should serve to encourage and inspire others, showing what may be accomplished by energetic effort guided by keen intelligence.

Thomas J. Johnson

Thomas J. Johnson, of Jacksonport township, is entitled to honor as a veteran of the Civil war and at all times in his life has manifested a strong spirit of patriotism. He followed agricultural pursuits for many years, but is now living practically retired, leaving the arduous work of the fields to others. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on the 16th of February, 1839, a son of Thomas and Elizabeth (Goodgin) Johnson, natives of England. They were married in that country and a short time afterward emigrated to the United States and located in Cleveland. There the father engaged in merchandising until 1836, when he removed to Green Bay, Wisconsin, where he conducted a store for two years. He then returned to Cleveland, but two years later took up his residence in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, and engaged in general merchandising there until his death. His wife spent the later years of her life with a daughter in Manitowoc and there she passed away. To them were born thirteen children, only three of whom survive, namely: Thomas J., of this review; John, who is residing in Sevastopol township and a sketch of whom appears elsewhere in this work; and Jennie, the wife of Thomas Noble, of Milwaukee.

Thomas J. Johnson was reared under the parental roof and acquired his education in the pioneér schools of Sheboygan. When sixteen years of age he put aside his textbooks and for five years devoted his time to helping his father in the store. On attaining his majority, however, he went to Lake Superior and in 1861 he enlisted in Hancock, Michigan, in Company H, Third Michigan Cavalry. Later, on account of an injury to his back, he was transferred to Battery C, First Regiment of Michigan Light Artillery. He was in the thick of a great deal of hard fighting and took part in a number of important battles before he was discharged in 1863 because of injuries received at the front. He returned to Sheboygan and worked there as a painter for a number of years. He then went to Manitowoc and for six years had charge of the painting of the boats owned by the Goodrich Transportation Company. In the fall of 1871 he arrived in Jacksonport township, Door county, and for seven years was in the employ of a lumber company and was engaged in cutting cedar wood. In 1878 he purchased the northwest quarter of the northwest quarter of section 14, Jacksonport township, and in the intervening period has transformed that tract of wild timber land to a highly cultivated and well improved farm. His well directed labors were rewarded by good crops and he so managed his affairs that he accumulated a competence.

Mr. Johnson married Miss Ann Jane Watts, a daughter of Joseph and Jane (Watson) Watts, natives of Scotland and of Welsh-English and English lineage respectively. On their removal to the United States they located in Maine, where Mr. Watts passed away. Subsequently the mother became the wife of George Edwards and removed to Manitowoc, where both she and Mr. Edwards passed away and are buried. Six children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Johnson. Ida was born May 16, 1864, in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, and on the 27th of April, 1883, was married to Stephen Douglas, a native of Quebec, Canada, and of French descent. He died leaving a son, William, who was adopted by his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Johnson, and reared by them. He is now a resident of St. Louis, Missouri, and is editor of the Journal of Agriculture. Following the death of Mr. Douglas, Mrs. Douglas was married November 18, 1895, to Wallace Coffin, a son of David and Louise (Snavely) Coffin, early settlers of Gardner township. Door county, where both passed away. Mr. and Mrs. Coffin became tbe parents of five children: Bernard, who was born August 29, 1896, and is assistant editor of the Journal of Agriculture of St. Louis; Anna, born September 29, 1898; Wallace, November 26, 1900; Clarence, October 17, 1902; and Samuel, December 10, 1904. All are residing at home except Bernard, the eldest. Mr. Coffin died on the sth of January, 1913. and is buried in the Episcopal cemetery in Jacksonport township. Mrs. Coffin is still a resident of that township. Carrie, the second child born to Mr. and Mrs. Johnson, married Abraham Peronto, of Jacksonport township and later of Sturgeon Bay. She passed away and is buried in the Episcopal cemetery. Charles is engaged in farming in Jacksonport township. Joseph died when twenty-six years of age and is also interred in the Episcopal cemetery. The two other children died in infancy.

Mr. Johnson was for many years a,stanch supporter of the republican party. but of late has voted independently, considering the qualifications of the candidate before his political affiliation. He has held a number of local offices, having served as township clerk for one term, as justice of the peace for several years, as clerk of the election board and as school clerk. His official duties were invariably performed with conscientious regard for the public welfare and all movements calculated to promote the general good have received his hearty support. In religious faith he is an Episcopalian and takes a keen interest in the work of the church. He has almost as many friends as acquaintances, for his salient characteristics are such as ever command respect and regard.

Joseph Kenny

Joseph Kenny, who is residing on section 34, Nasewaupee township, gives careful attention to his farming interests and also finds opportunity to take an active part in bringing to a successful completion projects for the good of the community. He was born February 28, 1889, a son of Edward and Mary Anne (Mullville) Kenny. The father was born January 24. 1848, in Ireland, but when only two years old was brought by his parents to the United States. In 1868 he came to Door county, Wisconsin, and located upon a farm of eighty acres, to which he has since added seventy acres. In 1879 he was married to Miss Mulls» Google - ville, who passed away April 18, 1897, and was buried in the Forestville cemetery. She was a member of the Catholic church, of which Mr. Kenny is also a communicant. He is a democrat in politics and has served as chairman of the township committee of that party and has also held political office. For thirty years he served either as chairman or clerk, for two years he was county supervisor of assessments and for several terms he was clerk of school district No. 2 Fraternally he was connected with the Catholic Knights. To him and his wife were born the following children: Ellen, whose birth occurred July 20, 1881, and who is at home; John, who was born December 9, 1882, and is still at home; Birdie, who was born October 21, 1884, and is at home; Mary, who was born October 17, 1886, and is now the wife of Ed M. Moeller; Thomas, who died in infancy; Joseph, of this review; Edward and Edmond, both of whom died in infancy; Genevieve, who was born January 19, 1893, and is teaching in Idaho; Angelina, who was born in 1894 and died in childhood ; and Grace, who was born April 11, 1897, and is now the wife of L. C. Davis, of Sturgeon Bay.

Joseph Kenny was accorded the usual educational opportunities of the farm boy, acquiring a good district school education, and during his boyhood he also received valuable training in farming. On reaching maturity he decided to follow the occupation to which he had been reared and has been very successful in the raising of both grain and stock. - He keeps his work well in hand, is careful in the management of his business interests and has already gained recognition as an up-to-date and successful agriculturist.

Mr. Kenny is a democrat in politics and is interested in everything that has a bearing upon affairs of government although not an office seeker. He is a member of the Foresters. His father was one of the first to enter the fight for the railroad, realizing the great value of better means of communication with other sections, and he was also instrumental in securing the stone crushers used in making better highways.

Eli Larson

Among the younger and more progressive farmers of Nasewaupee township is Eli Larson, who was born June 8, 1885, in Ozaukee county, Wisconsin, a son of Ole and Mathilda Larson, who in 1891 removed with their family to Manitowoc county, this state. The father passed away February 3, 1912, and is buried in the Hainesville cemetery in Door county, but the mother survives and makes her home with her son Eli. To Mr. and Mrs. Larson were born three children, namely: Walter, who resides at Madison, Wisconsin, and is state inspector of rural schools ; Ophelia, the wife of John Doler, of Door county ; and Eli.

The last named received his early education in the common schools of Manitowoc county and in order to fully prepare himself for his chosen life work - that of farming - he took an agricultural course at the State University at Madison. In 1910 he came to Door county and took up his residence upon his present farm of sixty acres on section 24, Nasewaupee township. He has been very successful in applying the scientific principles of agriculture which he learend in his college course and uses the most up-to-date machinery in the conduct of the farm work.

On the 28th of May, 1912, Mr. Larson was united in marriage to Miss Helga Olson, of Hainesville, who was born February 5, 1892, and is a daughter of Paul Olson. One child has been born to this union, namely, Marcella, whose natal day was July 22, 1914.

Mr. Larson keeps well informed as to the questions and issues of the day and is convinced of the wisdom of the principles of the republican party, whose candidates he supports at the polls. He is now clerk of school district No. 3 and has worked steadily and effectively for the advancement of the educational interests of the district. He is a communicant of the Norwegian Lutheran church at Sawyer, and his influence is always found on the side of right and justice.

Joseph J. Hoslett, a member of the firm of Peterson & Hoslett, prominent general merchants of Sawyer, was born in Casco, Wisconsin, January 21, 1867, a son of John B. and Mary (Madosh) Hoslett, who in the '50s emigrated to the United States from Belgium and settled in Casco, Kewaunee county. In 1865 they removed to Door county and took up their residence on a farm in Clay Banks township, where they are still living.

Joseph J. Hoslett received his education in the country schools of Clay Banks township and in the normal school at Valparaiso, Indiana, where he spent two winters as a student in the commercial department. For fourteen years he was connected with the agricultural implement business and was employed by Noble Brothers and later was with The J. C. Dana. Company. In 1901 he bought out E. N. Anderson's share in the mercantile business that the latter had conducted with H. L. Peterson and the firm of Peterson and Hoslett was formed. The partners have been very successful in the management of their store and carry a large and well chosen stock of general merchandise. The reputation for high quality goods, reasonable prices and fair dealing that the firm enjoys has been built up through years of close adherence to the highest standards of merchandising and is fully deserved.

Mr. Hoslett was married January 1, 1893, at Sawyer, to Miss Hansina A. Anderson, a daughter of Erik N. and Marie Anderson, Her maternal grandparents came to the United States from Norway in 1843 and located in Chicago, Illinois, whence in 1847 they removed to Manitowoc, which was then a mere frontier trading point. Her father came to the United States from Norway in 1855 and took up his residence in Manitowoc, where the family resided until 1880, when they came to Door county. To Mr. and Mrs. Hoslett have been born the following children: Marie A., who is teaching music at Scandinavia Academy at Scandinavia, Wisconsin; Emil J., who is assisting his father in the store and who resides at home; Eunice M. and Sherman A., both of whom are attending the public schools of Sawyer; and Norman W., who died July 6, 1910, at the age of four and a half years.

as alderman for several years, as supervisor for a considerable period and as chairman of the county board for some time, which position he is now filling. He is also a member of the executive committee of the county council of defense. «Further evidence of his interest in the general welfare is found in the fact that he is a member of the Sturgeon Bay Commercial Club and gives his hearty support to the various projects of that organization. In religious faith he is a Lutheran. Sawyer has profited from his enterprise and good judgment along a number of lines of activity and he is acknowledged to be one of its leading citizens.

Henry Immel, a prosperous and highly esteemed farmer residing on section 21, Nasewaupee township, was born at Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, April 21, 1863. a son of Joseph Immel, a native of the Rhine Province, Prussia. In 1866 his parents removed with their family to Algoma, Wisconsin, and eleven years later took up their residence in Forestville township, Door county, where the father purchased a farm.

Henry Immel was educated in the common schools of Wisconsin and remained at heme until he was twenty-three years old, during the last part of that period devoting his entire attention to helping his father. On beginning his independent career he went to the Michigan lumber camps, where he was employed for twenty years, but in 1908 he returned to Door county and purchased land in Brussels township. In 1913 he sold that place and took up his residence upon a fine farm of one hundred and twenty acres on section 21, Nasewaupee township. He has since remained there and takes justifiable pride in keeping everything about the place in excellent condition. He dérives a gratifying income from his land and is in comfortable circumstances.

On May 25, 1897, Mr. Immel was united in marriage to Miss Laura Gerlock, of Nasewaupee township, who was born in Ozaukee county, Wisconsin, in 1875. He votes for the best man without regard to party considerations and is interested in all the questions and issues of the day. He belongs to the Catholic church at Forestville and his wife is a communicant of the German Lutheran church. He concentrates his energies upon the operation of his farm and ranks among the prosperous agriculturists of his locality.

John Schuster

John Schuster, living on section 30, Clay Banks township, where he is successfully engaged in general farming, was born May 12, 1859, in Austria, and came to the new world with his parents, Mathew and Kate Schuster, when a little lad of eight years. They sailed from Bremen to Quebec, Canada, and thence went to Manitowoc, Wisconsin, where they resided for four years, the father being employed in various ways during that period. In 1871 he came with his family to

Door county and purchased forty acres of wild land, which he at once began to clear and develop, his labors resulting in transforming his property into productive fields, constituting one of the excellent farms of the community. He was actively and successfully engaged in general agricultural pursuits until his demise, which occurred October 1, 1892, when he was laid to rest in Algoma cemetery. His widow survived him until May 9, 1907, when she, too, was called to the home beyond. In their family were six children: John, of this review; Kate, the wife of Lewis Machia, of Michigan: Agnes, the wife of Fred Fellner, living in Sevastopol township ces, the wife of John Lipsky, of Chicago; Thomas; and James, whose home is in Oakland, California.

John Schuster spent his youthful days upon his father's farm and worked for his father during that period, spending the winter months, however, at logging. His youth was a period of earnest and unremitting toil but he gained the valuable experience which enabled him to carefully and wisely direct the farm when it came into his possession, He took over its management in 1899 and since that time has extended its boundaries by the purchase of an additional forty acres, so that he has today a valuable place of eighty acres, which he carefully and systematically cultivates according to modern scientific methods of farming, his labors producing excellent results in good crops.

On the 31st of October, 1895, Mr. Schuster was united in marriage to Miss Pazdernick, a daughter of John and Mary Pazdernick, of Clay Banks township, and they have five children: Emily, Charles, Francis, John and George.

Mr. Schuster is a democrat in his political views, having supported the party since age conferred upon him the right of franchise. His religious faith is that of the Catholic church, his membership being in Algoma. His thought and attention, however, are principally given to his farm and his carefully directed labors have gained him substantial and well merited success, so that he is now the owner of a valuable property.

George L. Wiesner

George I. Wiesner, a native son of Nasewaupee township, is now the owner of an excellent farm there and is meeting with gratifying success as a dairyman. He was born May 8, 1880, and is a son of George and Annie Wiesner. The father was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and in 1880 he became a resident of Door county, for many years following agricultural pursuits in Nasewaupee township. His ability and force of character led to his election to public office, and he served as assessor and as supervisor for many years and was also clerk of the school district.

George L. Wiesner received a common school education and through assisting his father in the operation of the home farm became thoroughly familiar with practical methods of agriculture. In 1905 he began farming on his own account on eighty acres and has since made many improvements on the place. The buildings are substantial and are well designed for the care of his cattle and for the shelter of his grain, the greater part of which he uses as feed. He concentrates his attention upon dairying and has built up a fine herd of Holstein cattle. He takes great pains to safeguard the purity of the milk and is thoroughly up-to-date in his methods. For three years he was secretary of the local telephone company and is now serving as its president.

In 1905 occurred the marriage of Mr. Wiesner to Miss Amelia Olson, and they have become the parents of six children, namely: Earl, Harold, Lloyd, Darwin, Pearl and Oliver.

Mr. Wiesner's political views accord with the principles of the republican party, and he casts his ballot in support of its candidates. For seven years he was clerk of school district No. 1, and his record in that capacity was highly creditable alike to his ability and his public spirit. He belongs to the German Lutheran church, and the worth of his character is indicated in the fact that those who have been intimately acquainted with him since boyhood are his stanchest friends.

Albert Zettel

A valuable farm of two hundred acres, upon which are seen splendid improvements, is the property of Albert Zettel, of Egg Harbor township, and pays annual tribute to the care and labor which he bestows upon it. He was born in Switzerland, January 3, 1842, a son of Joseph and Mary (Rasley) Zettel, both of whom were natives of the land of the Alps, where the father engaged in the hotel business and farming, never coming to the new world. He died about 1857 but for a decade survived his wife, who passed away about 1847.

Albert Zettel was reared and educated in his native country and there pursued his education in the public schools. The tales which reached him concerning the opportunities of the new world led him to try his fortune on this side of the Atlantic. In 1861, when nineteen years of age, he bade adieu to his friends and his native country and came to the new world, making his way to Door county, Wisconsin, where he joined his brother. For seven years thereafter he worked as a farm hand and during that period carefully saved his earnings until he had a sum sufficient to enable him to purchase property. At that time he became owner of a farm in Sevastopol township, which he improved and cultivated for six years but at length lost through some operations in lumber. Again he worked as a farm hand for a time and once more saved his earnings to enable him to purchase land. This time he invested in property in Sevastopol township and continued to operate and improve that place for a few years, after which he sold out and removed to Egg Harbor township, buying seventy-five acres on section 36. He at once began to develop the fields and as his financial resources increased he kept adding to his property from time to time, until he now owns two hundred acres, constituting one of the valuable and highly improved farms of the district. He has a thoroughly modem and attractive two story brick residence, with large and substantial outbuildings for the shelter of grain and cattle. One hundred and twenty acres of his land is in Egg Harbor township and the remainder is across the road in Sevastopol township. For twenty-six years he has lived upon this place, continuously cultivating and developing it, and as a result of his labors his fields are now very productive. He also raises high grade stock and milks about twenty-two cows, making dairying an important feature of his business. In the management of his business interests he displays sound judgment and keen discrimination and is therefore winning success.

On the 21st of April, 1870, Mr. Zettel was united in marriage to Miss Carolina Wolskey, a daughter of Samuel Wolskey, a native of Prussia, in which country Mrs. Zettel was also born. Her parents never came to the new world. By her marriage Mrs, Zettel has had five children: Ernest, who is farming with his father; Rudolph, at home; Augusta, the wife of R. Wilkie of Sevastopol township; Louisa, the wife of Charles Henschel, who follows farming in Sevastopol township; and Katie, the wife of Fred Martens, a resident farmer of Egg Harbor township.

The religious faith of the family is that of the Catholic church and the political belief of Mr. Zettel is that of the democratic party. He has never had occasion to regret his determination to come to the new world, for here he found the opportunities which he sought and in their utilization he has steadily advanced and is today one of the substantial and valued residents of Egg Harbor township, holding two hundred acres of rich and arable land, his farm being the evidence of his life of well directed energy and thrift.

George M. Strahan

George M. Strahan, a representative farmer of Sevastopol township, was born in Manistee, Michigan, November 15, 1875, and is a son of Louis and Johanna Elizabeth (Quinn) Strahan. The father was a native of Rochester, New York, and from the age of fourteen until twenty-five followed the sea, shipping on vessels engaged in the eastern coastwise trade and also on those trading with foreign countries. Later he became foreman for a lumber company operating in western Michigan near Manistee and was married there to Johanna Elizabeth Quinn, a daughter of Matthew and Alice Quinn, natives of Ireland. After his marriage Mr. Strahan bought a boat, which, however, was wrecked on its initial trip at Stony Creek, Wisconsin. In 1880 he came to Door county and bought forty acres of timber land in Sevastopol township, which he cleared and improved, devoting his time to its operation thereafter until his death on the 11th of June, 1908, when he was almost seventy-two years of age. He had added to his first tract another forty acres and derived a good income from his land. His wife continued to live on the farm until 1913, when she built a house near the institute and has since resided there. They were the parents of eleven children: Thomas A., who is living in Sevastopol township; Louis F., who lives in Escanaba, Michigan, and is captain of the I. W. Stephenson; Margaret, the wife of Maurice O'Hearn, of Sturgeon Bay; George M., a resident of Sevastopol township; Mary, the wife of Ernest Delchambre, of Sevastopol township; Alice, who resides with her mother; William, who is a sailor and is employed on the Georgia, of the Goodrich line; Bernard, of Sevastopol township; Frank E.; who died when twenty-one years old; John, a resident of Michigan; and Joseph, of Racine, Wisconsin. The religious faith of the family is that of the Catholic church, and the father was a stanch democrat in politics. He was keenly interested in the public schools and circulated the petition that resulted in the establishment of the first school in district No. 6.

George M. Strahan received the usual education of the farm boy of that period and when sixteen years old left school and for seven years gave his father the benefit of his labor. For two years he worked as a farm hand and then purchased one hundred and twenty acres of land on the north half of section 1, Sevastopol township. He brought the greater part of that tract under cultivation, cleared it of timber, erected suitable buildings and made other improvements thereon, developing in the course of time a fine farm. He operated that place until the 12th of April, 1911, when he sold it and bought the east half of the northeast quarter of section 24, the same township. He has since resided there and has invested considerable money in new improvements and the place now compares favorably with other farms in the locality. His work is carefully managed and he derives a good income from the sale of his grain and stock.

Mr. Strahan was married October 4, 1905, to Miss Louise Nuesse, a daughter of Joseph and Teresa Nuesse, who were among the early settlers of Sevastopol township. The mother has passed away and is buried in the Catholic cemetery but the father survives. Mr. and Mrs. Strahan have two daughters, Loretta and Leola.

Mr. Strahan is independent in politics, believing that the personal qualities of a candidate are of far greater importance than his political belief. He is a member of the Catholic Order of Foresters, which indicates his religious faith, and in all of his dealings with his fellowmen strives to conform his conduct to high moral standards. Since starting out on his own account he has been dependent solely upon his own resources for advancement, and the prosperity which he now enjoys is further evidence of his enterprise and business ability.

Peter Leist

Peter Leist, who is farming on section 13, Sevastopol township, has met with gratifying success in that connection and has never regretted his choice of an occupation. He was born in Sinesfelt, Germany, April 18, 1877, a son of Ernest and Lena (Orth) Leist, who removed to the United States with their children when their son Peter was but three years old. After living for about four years in Milwaukee they went to Kewaunee county, settling near Algoma, where the father purchased a tract of timber land, which he cleared and improved. He farmed that place until 1912, when he sold it and came to Door county, taking up his home with his son Peter. The mother died in Kewaunee county and is buried in the Algoma cemetery. Eight children were born to them while they were residing in Germany and one after their emigration to the United States. Bertha and Kate died in Kewaunee county, Wisconsin, at the ages respectively of eighteen and seventeen years, and Joseph passed away in Door county when thirty-seven years old. The three who still survive are: Anna, now the wife of Frank Dau. of Milwaukee; Peter; and Lena, who married William Cory, of Powers, Michigan.

under the parental roof. He completed his education when seventeen years old and then began working for others, so continuing until 1912. For some time he had been employed in Sturgeon Bay either in dredging, in a stone quarry or in shipyard work. In 1912, however, he invested his savings in the east half of the southeast quarter of section 13, Sevastopol township, and he has since put new improvements upon the place. His success has been based upon the sound foundation of industry, thrift and careful management of his work.

Mr. Leist was married April 17, 1900, to Miss Julia Urbanek, a daughter of John and Julia Urbanek, of Casco, Kewaunee county. The three children of Mr. and Mrs. Leist are Eli, Esther and Ernest. n

Mr. Leist is a stanch supporter of the democratic party and keeps well informed as to questions of public policy that come before the voters for settlement. He is a communicant of the Roman Catholic church and takes much interest in the furtherance of its work. By far the greater part of his time and energy is given to the operation of his farm, which is one of the valuable properties of the township, and in bringing it to a high state of development he has not only furthered his own success but has also aided in advancing the agricultural interests of his locality.

Fred Berger

Fred Berger. who owns a valuable tract of land in Jacksonport township, is engaged in general farming and also in growing cherries for the market and has prospered in both branches of his business. He was born in Chicago, March 16, 1866, and is a son of John and Clara ( Henish) Berger, who were born and reared in Germany. A short time after their marriage, which was celebrated in that country, they came to the United States and located in Chicago, where the father was employed until 1880, when he removed with his family to Jacksonport township, Door county. He purchased the west half of the northeast quarter of section 11, which was practically all timber land. He cleared his fields and brought them under cultivation as soon as possible and engaged in farming until 1894, when he removed to Wausau, Wisconsin, where he lived retired for several years. At length he removed to Deloit, where he made his home with his son Henry and where his wife passed away. Not long after her demise he, too, was called by death while visiting a daughter at Wausau. Both he and his wife were buried in Beloit. They were the parents of twelve children, namely: William, a resident of Wausau; Mary, who is the wife of a Mr. Smart, of Wausau; Henry, a resident of Detroit, Michigan; Louise, the wife of William Mauney, of Wausau; Ella; Mrs. Amelia Barnhart, of Wausau; Fred; Charles, of Sturgeon Bay; Ed; Robert, residing near Milwaukee; Emma, the wife of Simon Shamberger, of Wausau; and Benjamin, who was drowned at the age of fifteen and was buried in Wausau.

Fred Berger spent a great deal of time in his boyhood and youth in helping his father with the farm work but had the opportunity of attending school during the winter months until he was sixteen years old. From that time until he attained his majority his time was given up altogether to farm work and when he was twenty-one years old he began hauling timber. Later he took charge of the home farm, which he still cultivates, and he has replaced the log buildings which his father erected thereon in pioneer times with modern frame ones and has otherwise brought the farm to a higher state of development. He has planted ten acres of the place to cherry trees and his orchard yields a gratifying profit. In addition to the homestead he owns the northeast quarter of the southwest quarter of section 11, the northwest quarter of the northwest quarter of section 12, the southeast quarter of the southwest quarter of section 1 and the northeast quarter of the northeast quarter of section 34, Jacksonport township, and he ranks among the substantial men of the county.

Mr. Rerger was married August 15, 1894, to Miss Nellie Lyman, a daughter of Thomas and Videlia (Gilbert) Lyman, who were natives of New York state, where they were married. They became early settlers of Egg Harbor, Door county, and there the father passed away and is buried, but the mother is residing at Green Bay. Four children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Berger, namely: Fred, Shirley, Ruth and Clara, all of whom are at home.

Mr. Berger is a republican in politics but has confined his participation in public affairs mainly to the exercise of his right of franchise. He was, however, for a number of years school director and has always been deeply concerned for the educational advancement of his community. He belongs to the Methodist Episcopal church and can always be depended upon to aid movements calculated to promote the general welfare. His life has been one of well directed labor and the prosperity which he now enjoys is the direct result of his industry, good management and enterprise.

Otto Oldenburg

Otto Oldenburg, an energetic and prosperous farmer of Nasewaupee township, was born at Green Bay, Wisconsin, January 20, 1877. His father, August Oldenburg, removed to Nasewaupee township when our subject was but three years old and there homesteaded the land now owned by the subject of this review. The father passed away January 30, 1896, and is buried in the Shoemaker 'cemetery, but the mother survives and makes her home with our subject. The other son, Henry, is also a resident of Nasewaupee township. s

Otto Oldenburg obtained his education in the district schools and received his agricultural training under the direction of his father. He now owns the homestead on section 20, Nasewaupee township, which comprises eighty acres, and an additional forty acres. He is thoroughly familiar with the methods of agriculture best suited to this section and seldom fails to harvest large crops. He also finds stock raising profitable and is in very comfortable financial circumstances.

Mr. Oldenburg was married in 1900 to Miss Carrie Brada, of Nasewaupee township, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Brada, residents of Milwaukee. Three children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Oldenburg, namely: Elsie, whose birth occurred April 10, 1901; Lillie, born August 9, 1903; and Clarence, born March 10, 1906.

Mr. Oldenburg is a republican and supports that party at the polls but has not otherwise been active in politics. He and his family belong to the German

Methodist church, whose house of worship his father aided in building. He has thoroughly identified his interests with those of the county, in which he has lived during practically his entire life, and his friends are almost equal in number to his acquaintances.

Hugh, Collins

Hugh Collins, a well known representative of agricultural interests of Jacksonport township, was born in Pennsylvania, December 27, 1861, and is a son of Michael and Bridget (McDermott) Collins, natives of County Louth, Ireland. A short time after their marriage they emigrated to the United States and for a few years the father worked in Pennsylvania. He then removed with his family to New Jersey. He died in 1875, and later in that year the mother came with her children to Door county, Wisconsin, and bought the north half of the northeast quarter of section 2, Jacksonport township, on which she erected a log shanty. That tract of land, like practically the whole county, was then covered with a dense forest and the first step in the development of the farm was'to clear the timber. Mr. Collins of this review brought the land under cultivation and operated it for his mother until her death in 1885. She is buried in the Catholic cemetery in Baileys Harbor, and the father is interred in a cemetery in Pennsylvania. To them were born nine children: Margaret, who is the wife of Owen Cassidy, of Egg Harbor; Mary, who married Robert Carney, of Gary, Indiana; Owen, a resident of Chicago; Peter, who died in infancy; Hugh; Elizabeth, the wife of Tim Curry, of Sturgeon Day; Kate, now Mrs. Joseph Dodd, of Racine; and two who died in infancy.

Hugh Collins received his education in the public schools of Pennsylvania, as after the removal of the family to Door county he had no time to attend school. He devoted all his energies to clearing his mother's land and caring for the crops which were planted as soon as the fields were under cultivation and as the years passed he made the farm a highly developed property. At his mother's death he received title to the place and has since erected good frame buildings. In common with other pioneers, the family resided for many years in a log house and the other farm buildings were also made of logs. He has invested his capital in other land and now holds title to the southwest quarter of the southeast quarter of section r, Jacksonport township.

Mr. Collins was married May 20, 1889, to Miss Mary Carmody, a daughter of Thomas and Eliza Carmody, who were among the first settlers of Egg Harbor.

* The mother is deceased and is buried in the Catholic cemetery in Egg Harbor, but the father is living and is now residing at the Soldiers Home at Waupaca, Wisconsin. To Mr. and Mrs. Collins have been born nine children, namely: Louis, who is in the United States navy; Edmund, of Racine; Myrtle, at home; John. who is a sailor on the William Edinbourn, a boat plying on the Great Lakes; and Lawrence, Percy, Adeline, Hugh and Charles, all at home.

Mr. Collins recognizes fully the duties of citizenship and can always be depended upon to further public progress but has never taken an active part in politics nor sought office. He holds membership in the Roman Catholic church and contributes to the support of its work. For more than four decades he has been a resident of Door county and his labors have been a factor in the development that has changed a heavily timbered region into a highly developed and prosperous farming section.

Fred J. Krueger

Fred J. Krueger, a well known farmer of Sturgeon Bay township, passed away May 16, 1914, and his loss was keenly felt not only by his close friends but by the entire community as well. He was a native of this state as he was born in Kewaunee county, December 7, 1859. He received his education in Sturgeon Bay and was also early trained in farm work. He made agricultural pursuits his life occupation and became the owner of land which had belonged to his father, Frederick Krueger. He was energetic and industrious and in the operation of his farm he followed improved methods, thus facilitating the work and increasing the yield of his fields.

Mr. Krueger was married in Door county, May 3, 1891, to Miss Adeline Stieve, who was born in Germany, November 23, 1866, and was there educated. When twenty years old she came to America and made her way to Appleton, Wisconsin. .\s she was indebted to an uncle she went to work in a paper mill in Appleton in order to discharge her indebtedness. She did this and also sent money to pay her mother's way to Appleton. The latter, who was born June 18, 1837, is still living. To Mr. and Mrs. Krueger were born three children: Marvin, whose birth occurred January 19, 1893; Gladys, born September 21, 1895; and Clara, born July 15, 1900. All the children are yet at home.

Mr. Krueger was an adherent of the republican party and served a number of times as election clerk but was not an office seeker. He preferred to concentrate his energy upon the development of his one hundred acre farm, which when it came into his possession was covered with a dense growth of timber. At the time of his death, however, it was under cultivation and was improved with good buildings, its fine appearance being proof of his industry and good management. His death occurred on the 16th of May, 1914, and he was buried in the Shoemaker cemetery. His life was guided by his religious faith and he was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church. Mrs, Krueger still lives upon the home farm and is highly esteemed in her community.

John F. Werkheiser

John F. Werkheiser, who is successfully engaged in farming on section 4. Sevastopol township, was born in Barton township, Washington county, Wisconsin, on the 16th of February, 1866, a son of John and Minnie (Beck) Werkheiser, natives of Germany, who, however, were married in Washington county, Wisconsin. The father engaged in farming there for some time but later followed the cabinet maker's trade. In 1878 he removed to Door county and again turned his attention to agricultural pursuits, purchasing forty acres in Sturgeon Bay township. This was wild land when it came into his possession but he transformed it into a highly cultivated and well improved farm and devoted his time to its operation until his death. He passed away in 1896 and was survived by his wife until 1901. Both are buried in the Bayside cemetery. He was a stanch republican in politics and worked effectively for the success of his party. In religious faith he was a Lutheran. To him and his wife were born four childre: Pauline, who is now the wife of John Meyer, of Sevastopol township; John F Louis, also a resident of Sevastopol township; and Henry. living in Arnold. Michigan.

John F. Werkheiser had the opportunity of attending school only until he was twelve years old, from that time until he was twenty-five he gave his father the benefit of his labor. On beginning his independent career he purchased the southeast quarter of section 4, Sevastopol township, which in the intervening years he has transformed from a tract of timber land to a cultivated and. well improved farm. He raises both grain and stock and his carefully directed labors are rewarded by a good income.

Mr. Werkheiser was married November 15, 1893, to. Miss Mary Catherine Roder, a daughter of John and Mary Roder, es of Switzerland and early settlers of Sevastopol township. The father has passed away and is buried in the Bayside cemetery but the mother survives and still resides on the home farm. To Mr. and Mrs. Werkheiser have been born eight children: Minnie, at home; Florence, who is the wife of Richard Ash, of Sevastopol township; and Delia. Fred, Caroline, Henrietta, Arthur and Woodrow, all at home.

Mr. Werkheiser usually supports the republican party where national issues are at stake but on occasion votes independently, believing the qualifications of the candidate to be of supreme importance. He is keenly interested in all questions and issues of the day but has never been an office seeker, preferring to concentrate his energies upon his farm work. He is a communicant of the German Lutheran church, and his integrity and uprightness of life have gained him the esteem of all who know him.

Frank May

Frank May now owns and operates the farm in Nasewaupee township upon which his birth occurred and is meeting with gratifying success in the management of his affairs. He was born January 3, 1895, a son of John and Marie May. the former of whom was born in Portage county, Ohio, January 28, 1854, of German ancestry. He accompanied his parents on their removal to West Bend, Wisconsin, and in 1874 came to Door county, three years after the Peshtigo timber fire. He located on eighty acres of burned over land and had to cut the brush and dig out the stumps before the land could be brought under cultivation and there were many other difficulties to be overcome as this was then practically a frontier district. He succeeded, however, through hard work and good management and at the time of his death was the owner of six hundred acres of fertile land. In addition to his farming he ran a threshing outfit for many years, having turned his attention to that business when only sixteen years of age. He was a member of the school board for a long period and held the office of supervisor for two years. He was a communicant of the Corpus Christi Catholic church and also belonged to the Catholic Knights. His death occurred on the 21st of April, 1908, and he is buried in the Catholic cemetery in Sevastopol township. He married Miss Marie Spanheimer, of West Bend, Wisconsin, and to them were born the following children: John A.; Mary, who is the wife of John Haen, of Sturgeon Bay; Anna, who married William Eickelburg, of Brussels; Catherine, now Mrs. Frank Soloman; Peter, at home; Louise, the wife of Frank Sacotte, of Chicago; and Joseph, William and Frank, all of whom are farming in Nasewaupee township.

Frank May entered the public schools at the usual age and continued his studies therein until he had acquired a good common school education. He later attended business colleges at Green Bay and Milwaukee for two years. He was reared to agricultural pursuits and now holds title to the home farm, an excellent tract of one hundred and sixty acres on section 7, Nasewaupee township. He keeps everything about the place in excellent condition, uses up-to-date methods to conserve the fertility of the soil and watches the market carefully so as to secure the best prices. In all that he does he manifests a progressive spirit and sound judgment and his continued success seems assured.

Mr. May gives his political support to the republican party but has never taken an active part in politics, preferring to concentrate his energies upon the operation of his farm, He has a wide acquaintance in Door county, where his entire life has been passed, and his genuine worth is unversally acknowledged.

John Johnson

For more than three decades John Johnson has resided upon his excellent farm on section 2, Sevastopol township, and he has gained recognition as a progressive and highly successful agriculturist. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio, October 7, 1842, a son of Thomas and Elizabeth (Goodgin) Johnson, who were natives of England. A short time after their marriage they came to the United States, where all of their thirteen children were born. Only three, however, now survive, namely: Thomas J. a resident of Jacksonport township, Door county; John; and Jennie, who is the wife of James Noble, of Milwaukee. For several years the father engaged in merchandising in Cleveland, Ohio, but when his son John was six years old he removed to Sheboygan, Wisconsin, where he conducted a store until his death. On first coming to this country he had been stationed at Green Day, Wisconsin, as a fur trader and then removed to Sheboygan, where he traded extensively with the Indians. His store was one of the first established in Sheboygan and he was one of the leaders in the early business life of that place. He passed away in 1862 and was survived by his wife untid 1878, she spending her later vears with a daughter at Manitowoc. She is buried, however, by the side of her husband in Sheboygan.

John Johnson received a good education for his day, attending school until he was eighteen years old. During the next five years he was tally clerk on the pier at Sheboygan and at the end of that time went to Chicago, where he was employed in a shipyard for two years. He then took up his residence upon a farm near Manitowoc, which he operated for two years. On leaving that place he came to Door county and for three years was engaged in cutting cedar timber in Jacksonport township. He subsequently went to Sturgeon Bay and built the Arc, the first steam ferry boat constructed there. He put it into service between that place and Sawyer, acting as its engineer. He owned the boat in partnership with Robert Noble until 1886, and they were also the owners of a second and larger boat, the Robert Noble, which was built under their direct supervision and also ran between Sturgeon Bay and Sawyer. The partners also conducted a farm implement store at Sawyer until 1886. Mr. Johnson then disposed of his half interest in both the ferry and the implement business to George Bassford and invested his capital in the south half of the northwest quarter of the northwest quarter of section 2, Sevastopol township. This one hundred and twenty acre tract was then covered with a dense growth of timber and it was some time before it could be put under cultivation. As the years have passed he has made excellent improvements upon the place, which is now one of the highly developed farms of the township. He engages in general farming and derives a good profit from his labors.