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

Mr. Johnson was united in marriage March 12, 1868, to Miss Susanna Noble, a daughter of William and Jane (McCoy) Noble, who were natives respectively of Scotland and Ireland but were married in New York state, where they resided until 1856. In that year they removed with their family to Manitowoc, Wisconsin, where the father engaged in farming until his death. Both are deceased and are buried in the cemetery at Manitowoc. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson have five children, namely: Jennie, who married Ed W. Washburn, of Sturgeon Bay; Susan, the wife of Dennis Broman, of Sevastopol township; Cora, who married Mell Austin, of Hettinger county, North Dakota; William, who is assisting his father and who has purchased part of the homestead; and Edith, now Mrs. William O'Hern, of Egg Harbor. The son William married Josephine Finnegan, whose parents were early settlers of Sevastopol township but are now deceased and are buried in the Catholic Institute cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. William Johnson have an adopted son, Sanford.

Mr. Johnson cast his first presidential ballot for Abraham Lincoln and still supports the republican party as a rule when national issues are at stake but often votes independently at local elections. He has made all that he has and the fact that he is now in more than comfortable circumstances is evident of his industry and good judgment.

Christ Leimbach

Christ Leimbach is the owner of one of the well improved farms of Jacksonport township, his place being situated on section 5. He was born in Germany, July 27, 1871, a son of John and Katherina (Kirchner) Leimbach, The father was a highway commissioner in his native country. The family numbered seven children, all of whom have passed away with the exception of the subject of this review, who is the youngest. Four of the number - August, Kaspar, Eliza and

Karl - all died in Germany, while two passed away in the United States, thes being Kaspar Adam, who died in Jacksonport township, and Katherina, who was the wife of Kaspar Herbst, of Jacksonport township, and was buried in the Lutheran cemetery. The parents came to the United States when their son Christ was nineteen years of age and established their home in Jacksonport township, Door county, where the father purchased eighty acres of wild timber land which he cleared and improved, remaining thereon up to the time of his death, which occurred April 10, 1904. His widow survived him for a number of years and passed away January 28, 1913. They were both laid to rest in the Lutheran cemetery, having been loyal and faithful members of the Lutheran church for many years. The father never sought to figure prominently in the public life of the community but concentrates his efforts and attention upon his business affairs and won a substantial measure of success, although he started out in life empty handed.

Christ Leimbach, whose name introduces this review, acquired a common school education in Germany, where he remained until he reached the age of fourteen years, devoting all that period to his school duties. He afterward worked at the tinsmith's trade until he reached the age of twenty-two and then came to Door county, working with his father until the latter's death, After his father's demise he sold the old home farm and purchased one hundred and sixty acres on section 5, Jacksonport township. He has here erected a new residence and also built a concrete silo. There is a large barn upon the place and all equipments and accessories known to the model farm of the twentieth century, for Mr. Leimbach is very progressive in his methods and his business affairs are wisely and capably directed.

On the 28th of November, 1900, Mr. Leimbach was married to Miss Minnie Rholl, a daughter of John and Katherina Rholl, who were natives of Germany. The father passed away in Germany and the mother is now living with her daughter, Mrs. Valentine Bach, of Egg Harbor township. Mr. and Mrs. Leimbach have become the parents of eleven children: August; Emma; Venda; Augusta, who died in infancy and was buried in the Lutheran cemetery ; Huida ; Fred; Martha; Ruth; Pauline; Wilhelm; and Louis. The religious faith of the family is that of the Lutheran church. Mr. Leimbach has led a busy and useful life, concentrating his time and efforts upon his farm work, and his well directed energy, his thrift and his business ability have won him a very substantial measure of succi

Frank Teiciitler

Among the up-to-date and enterprising farmers who have made Nasewaupee township a prosperous agricultural section is Frank Teichtler, who was born in that township October 9, 1882, a son of Wenzel and I nilia Teichtler, natives of Germany. The father was born February 15, 1842, and in 1870 became a resident of Door county, Wisconsin, where he acquired title to a valuable farm. Te passed away on the 11th of October, 1916. [lis first wife died May 13. 1888, and was buried in the Shoemaker cemetery, where his remains are also interred

He was married a second time April 9, 1892, the lady of his choice being Mrs.. Augusta Greenwood, who was born in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, February 24, 1855, of German ancestry. By her marriage to Mr. Teichtler she became the mother of two children, both of whom died in infancy and are buried in Bayside cemetery. She now makes her home with our subject and his brother Phillip. Five children were born to Mr. Teichtler's first marriage, namely: Charles, Rosa, now deceased ; Frank; Phillip, who resides on the home farm; and Henry, who is married and is likewise engaged in farming in Nasewaupee township.

Frank Teichtler attended the district schools in the acquirement of his education and gained his training in agricultural pursuits through helping his father with the farm work. He now owns forty acres of the homestead, and the buildings, which are substantial and well designed, are located upon his farm. The other forty acres of the place is the property of his brother Phillip. The land is all cleared and under cultivation and the brothers receive a good income as the result of their industry and good management.

Mr. Teichtler belongs to the German Lutheran church and in his daily life exemplifies his Christian faith. He votes the republican ticket and takes the interest of a good citizen in the questions and issues of the day but has no ambition to hold office. He is well and favorably known throughout the county and has thoroughly identified his interests with those of his community.

Ludwig Bongle

Ludwig Bongle, who ranks among the prosperous farmers of Sevastopol township, was born in that township, August 29, 1889, a son of Louis and Anna (Suess) Bongle, who were born, reared and married in Germany. They emigrated to America, however, the year following their marriage and at once cast in their lot with that of Door county, Wisconsin, the father purchasing the south half of the southwest quarter of section 3, Sevastopol township. In a comparatively short time he brought that tract of wild timber land under cultivation and he continued to devote his energies to the operation of his farm until his death, which occurred on the 8th of December, 1906. He was a Catholic in religious faith and is buried in the Institute cemetery. His wife survives and still resides upon the homestead. Eight children were born to them, namely: Louis, a resident of Sevastopol township; John, who is living at Little Sturgeon Bay; Ludwig; William and Henry, both residents of Sevastopol township; Anna, who is the wife of Robert Bom, of Milwaukee; Herman, a resident of North Dakota; and Ed, who is on the home farm.

Ludwig Bongle had the usual experiences of the farm bred boy, attending school when his labor was not required upon the homestead, From sixteen years of age until his father's death he devoted his entire attention to assisting the latter and has since operated the farm for his mother with the assistance of his brother Ed. He follows the methods which have proved best adapted to the soil and climate here and as he is also a capable business man his affairs are so managed that he receives a good income from the farm.

in public affairs, his farming interests requiring his undivided attention. In religious faith he is a Catholic. He has a wide acquaintance and is one of the popular young men of his township.

Paul Olson

Paul Olson, who is successfully engaged in farming on section 34, Nasewaupee township, was born March 18, 1859, in Gudbrandsdalen, Norway, and grew to manhood and received his education in his native land. In 1881 he emigrated to the United States and for the first summer resided in Iowa, During one winter he was employed on a railroad running to a lumber camp and for one summer he worked in a blast furnace in Illinois. Later he was for some time in Michigan but in July, 1884, came to Door county, Wisconsin, and took up his residence on forty acres of wild land, which he cleared and improved and which yielded good crops. lle received a sufficient income from his land to enable him to subsequently acquire title to an additional eighty acres and his farm therefore now comprises one hundred and twenty acres. He has based his success upon hard work, careful attention to all details of business and the practice of thrift, and the prosperity which is now his is well merited. He is also a stockholder in the Farmers Elevator Company of Sawyer.

In 1879 Mr. Olson was married to Miss Mathilda Olson and they have the following children: Olaf, who is living in Foster City, Michigan; Paulina, the wife of Sam Haugland, of Evanston, Illinois; Reuben, a resident of Aitkin, Minnesota; Christina, who is the wife of Robert Larson, of Nasewaupee township; Anna, who gave her hand in marriage to Hendrick Christofferson, of Idlewild ; Helga, the wife of Eli Larson, of Nasewaupee township; and Albert, Simon, and Jacob and Esther, twins, all of whom are at home.

Mr. Olson is a stanch advocate of the principles of the republican party and for fifteen years held the office of road overscer, discharging his duties with marked fidelity and ability. Ile holds membership in the Norwegian Lutheran church and its teachings have guided his life.

Conrad Faust

Definitely choosing America as a place of residence, Conrad Faust has remained in this country since 1881, enjoying the protection of its laws, utilizing the business opportunities offered and steadily working his way upward to succ He is now a representative farmer of Door county, living on section 30, Baileys as born in Hessen, Germany, January 1855, a son of oech) Fa: who spent their entire li in Germany,

Conrad Faust was reared in his native country and there devoted his attention to general agricultural pursuits. At the age of twenty-six years he came to the United States and settled in Washington county, Wisconsin, where he was ems» Google ployed at farm labor for a year. During that period he carefully saved his earnings and at the end of that time was able to purchase land, becoming the owner of one hundred and thirty acres in 1882. The entire tract was covered with a native growth of forest trees and Mr. Faust at once began to clear the place and improve it in every way. He built thereon a good frame house and added all the necessary outbuildings for the shelter of grain and stock. As the years passed and he prospered in his undertakings he extended the boundaries of his farm by the additional purchase of forty acres and now has an excellent farm of one hundred and seventy acres which he still owns and occupies. This represents the result of his own efforts, his industry, his determination and his energy. His place is today one of the best farms in the district, equipped with all modern conveniences, and in his farm work he employs the most modern methods.

In 1882 Mr. Faust was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Amrich, a daughter of Mastis and Catharine (Martins) Amrich. Mrs. Faust was born in Germany in 1855 and came with an aunt to the United States, her home being established in Washington county, Wisconsin, and it was there that she became the wife of Conrad Faust. To this marriage have been born five children, Annie, Katie, Elsie, Minnie and Louise. The family is today well known in Baileys Harbor township and the hospitality of the best homes of the locality is cordially extended the parents and children. Mr. Faust is a representative business man, alert and energetic. He has made good use of his time and opportunities and as the years have passed he has advanced step by step to the goal of prosperity, being now one of the men of afiluence in his community.

Lester E. Birmingham

Lester E. Birmingham, whose intelligently directed efforts have won him place among the leading horticulturists and dairymen of Door county, resides on section 29, Sevastopol township. He was born in Sturgeon Bay, May 14, 1874, a son of Eugene and Mezilla (Grant) Birmingham, of whom mention is made elsewhere in this work. After acquiring his preliminary education in the public schools of Sturgeon Bay he spent two years as a student in the State University, pursuing a special course in horticulture. He then returned to Sturgeon Bay and was employed in the grocery department of the Washburn store through the succeeding decade. In 1906 he invested his savings in the northeast quarter of the northwest quarter of section 29, Sevastopol township, and took up his abode thereon in 1910. There were no improvements on the place, which was covered with scrub timber, but he has wrought a marked transformation in the appearance of this farm. He has twenty acres planted to cherry and apple trees and his orchard is in splendid condition, for he utilizes the most modern and scientific methods of horticulture in developing his place. The remainder of the farm is devoted to dairying and in both branches of his business he is meeting with splendid success.

On the r4th of October, 1903, Mr. Birmingham was united in marriage to Miss Lydia Wilson, a daughter of George S. and Chloe (Fairchilds) Wilson, who are natives of New York state and were pioneer settlers of Sheboygan, Wisconsin. They are now living with Mr. and Mrs. Birmingham and enjoying excellent health, both having reached the age of eighty years. Mr. and Mrs. Birmingham have become the parents of two children: Evelyn, born August 18, 1904; and Harriett, born July 14, 1907.

Mr. Birmingham is a member of the Knights of Pythias and of the Modern Woodmen of America. He is now filling the office of school clerk. He is a Congregationalist in religious faith and his influence is always on the side of right, progress and reform. His life has been well spent. Earnest, persistent effort has been the foundation of his growing success and he has become one of the prosperous farmers of Sevastopol township, winning success in both horticulture and dairying by reason of his thorough understanding of the scientific principles which underlie both branches of his work.

Captain J. A. Wilson

Captain J. A. Wilson, now deceased, was one of the best known representatives of navigation interests on the Great Lakes. He devoted almost half a century to sailing and for many years was employed by the Goodrich Navigation Company of Chicago. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio, May 8, 1850, a son of Albert and Alice (Freiberg) Wilson. His father and his grandfather were both natives of France. The former was a physician in that country and died on the ocean while en route to the United States.

His son, Captain Wilson, was educated in the schools of Cleveland, Ohio, pursuing his studies until he reached the age of fourteen years, when he began sailing on the Great Lakes. He made several trips from New Orleans to Liverpool, England, also and later he returned to the lakes, being employed by the Goodrich Line. He remained in that service for forty-six years, a fact which is unmistakable evidence of his capability and also of his fidelity to the interests of the corporation which he represented.

On the 8th of December, 1887, Captain Wilson was united in marriage to Miss Margaret Collins, a native of Chicago and a daughter of Hugh and Catharine ( McDermot) Collins. Her father was a native of County Louth, Ireland, as was the mother, and they were married in that country. In the early '40s they came to the United States on a sailing vessel which was ten weeks and five days in completing the voyage. They then proceeded by boat from Buffalo to Chicago and took passage on the sailing vessel Susanna Clark for Baileys Harbor, Wisconsin. On reaching Door county Mr. Collins purchased a tract of government land on which not a furrow had been turned nor an improvement made. He at once began to clear and develop the place, built thereon a log cabin and log barns and with characteristic energy continued the task of preparing the land for the plow. He continued upon that land throughout his remaining days. His first purchase consisted of forty acres and afterward he bought one hundred and twenty acres of the old Panter farm. In fact at one time he owned several different farms in the county. He came to this section of the state to burn lime for Mr. Williams, of Chicago, and being pleased with the district, he afterward invested in his farm property, as previously stated. As the years passed he won success and became one of the prosperous agriculturists of the community, while the integrity and straightforwardness of his business methods gained for him the regard, confidence and goodwill of all with whom he came in contact. He died in the year 1912 and is still survived by his widow, who resides on the old homestead at the age of eighty-three years. Mrs. Wilson is also the owner of farm property at Kangaroo Lake and now has a fine hotel building and other buildings there. She is a pioneer in the summer resort business at Baileys Harbor and has been very successful in her undertakings. She was educated in Baileys Harbor, walking from the old home farm two and a half miles through an Indian village or camp on the old McKinley farm to school. There were no roads in those early days. The entire countryside was densely covered with timber and the Indians were numerous in this section of the state. Wild game of all kinds was plentiful and there were many hardships and trials to be endured by the early settlers who were reclaiming the region for the purposes of civilization. Mrs. Wilson can relate many interesting incidents of the early days and her memory forms a connecting link between the primitive past and the progressive present.

To Captain and Mrs. Wilson were born four children: John E., who is now a mate on the steamer Alabama of the Goodrich Lines; Alice, who is now Mrs. Jasper McNeely, of St. Paul; Mrs. Georgia Maule, of Chicago; and Arthur, who conducts an automobile garage at Baileys Harbor.

Such in brief is the history of Captain Wilson and his family. His long residence in this section of the state made him widely known and his extended connection with navigation interests made him one of the most prominent representatives of nautical life in this section of the state. He deserves much credit for what he accomplished, for from an early age he was dependent upon his own resources, providing for his own support when a lad of but fourteen. Gradually he worked his way upward, gaining his promotion, until for many years he commanded vessels of the Goodrich Line with the rank of captain. His sterling worth was recognized by the corporation which he represented, by his associates on the ship and by all with whom he came in contact.

Mrs. Wilson possesses marked business ability and a spirit of enterprise has prompted her to enter actively in the work of entertaining summer tourists and she has done much to make Baileys Harbor a most attractive summer resort.

Joseph A. La Mere

Joseph A. La Mere was for many years a prominent business man of Jacksonport township, but at the time of his death was residing in Sturgeon Bay. He was a man of sterling worth and his loss was deeply felt by his many friends as well as by his immediate family. He was born in Two Rivers, Wisconsin, December 15, 1857, of the marriage to Adolphus L. and Hannah ( McIntosh) La Mere, who were born respectively in the province of Quebec, Canada, and in England. However, their marriage occurred in Two Rivers, where the father engaged in the hotel business for a number of years and where he passed away. To them were born eight children, of whom five survive, namely: Thomas, a resident of Sheboygan; Edward, who is living in Manitowoc; Matilda, now Mrs. Joseph Gill, of

Joseph A. La Mere attended the district schools until he was fourteen years of age and then began working as a fisherman, being so employed in various places until he was eighteen years old. He then came to Jacksonport and engaged in fishing on his own account until 1885, in which year he erected a store building and engaged in general merchandising. He also became the owner of a trading boat, which was used to transport lumber and provisions, as he dealt extensively in those commodities. In 1913 he turned over to his son Frank the management of his store, which by that time had become one of the leading mercantile concerns of Jacksonport, and he removed to Sturgeon Bay, where he gave his entire time and attention to lumber freighting until his death, which occurred October 12, 1914. He was buried in the Catholic cemetery at Sturgeon Bay.

On the 16th of August, 1877, occurred the marriage of Mr. La Mere and Miss Almira Le Claire, a daughter of Victor and Mary (Harrington) Le Claire. who were early settlers of Jacksonport, where her father engaged in business as a lumber contractor for a number of years. He passed away in 1885, having survived his wife for a long period, as she died when her daughter Almira was but three years of age and was buried in Mishicot, Manitowoc county. Mr. Le Claire subsequently married Virginia Burbie, of Mishicot, who was born in Quebec, Canada. She survives and now resides in Jacksonport. By his first marriage Mr. Le Claire had five children: Josephine, who is the wife of Alfred La Fond, of Two Rivers; Victor, deceased; Olive, the deceased wife of Frank Hunt, of Menominee, Michigan; Almira; and Edward T., who at the time of his death was a resident of Milwaukee. By his second marriage Mr. Le Claire had the following children: Mary, who is the wife of Ed Cayo, of Duluth, Minnesota; Joseph, who resided in Algoma but is now deceased; Louis, a resident of Minneapolis, Minnesota; Anna, the wife of Homer Remillard, of Sturgeon Bay ; George, who was drowned in Green Bay when the steamer Hackley was shipwrecked; Henry, who died at Oshkosh; Bert, of Jacksonport; and Andrew. Mr. Le Claire was quite prominent in local affairs, as he served for a number of years as township treasurer and as a member of the board of supervisors.

To Mr. and Mrs. La Mere were born twelve children, namely: Frank, a resident of Sturgeon Bay; Emma, at home; Mabel, who died when ten years old; Cora, the wife of George Young, of Jacksonport township; Lucy, now Mrs. Leo G. Crell, of Portland, Oregon; Edward, who died when eight months old; Bernard, who is a member of the Wisconsin National Guard and is now stationed at Camp Douglas; Mary, who is a teacher of china painting in Milwaukee; Irene, a resident of Two Rivers; Clarence, who died when twenty years old; Genevieve, who is residing in Sturgeon Bay; and Leo, at home.

Mr. La Mere was independent in politics, voting for the man rather than for the party, but although he served acceptably for several years as postmaster of Jacksonport he was not an office seeker, preferring to concentrate his energies upon his business interests. In religious faith he was a Catholic and his fraternal connection was that of the Catholic Knights of Wisconsin. He was quick to recognize a business opportunity and prompt in carrying out his decisions, and notwithstanding the fact that he began his career empty-handed he became financially independent and one of the leading business men of the county.

Mrs. La Mere makes her home in Jacksonport, where she owns a fine residence, and she is actively engaged in the conduct of the general store there established by her husband and also in the management of the hotel, which is accorded a good patronage. She owns a two hundred acre farm in Jacksonport township and in the control of her various interests has manifested excellent business ability. She is widely known throughout the county and those who have been most intimately associated with her are her stanchest friends.

John Falk

While making his home in Sturgeon Bay, John Falk devotes his attention to general agricultural pursuits and his capable business management has brought to him a substantial measure of success. He was born in Stavanger, Norway, in October, 1845, a son of Jorgen and Bertha Falk, who were also natives of that country. The father was a cooper by trade and worked along that line for some time but afterward became a sailor and was lost at sea. In 1847 his wife came to the new world, making her way westward to Wisconsin. She became a resident of Green Bay in 1850 and after a time was married to Solway Solwayson, who was also a cooper by trade and established his first cooper shop where the brewery is now located in Sturgeon Bay. He also entered land in Door county and afterward purchased other tracts, his later years being devoted to general agricultural pursuits. Both Mr. and Mrs. Solwayson have passed away.

John Falk was but five years of age when he came to Wisconsin with his mother. He was reared and educated in Sturgeon Day and has the distinction of being the oldest living settler in the county. He was employed at farm labor in his early youth and at sixteen years of age he responded to the call of his adopted country for aid in crushing out rebellion in the south. He enlisted as a member of Company H, Twelfth Wisconsin Infantry, and served for two years or during the war, remaining at the front until hostilities had ceased. He weighed but ninety-five pounds when he enlisted. He saw much active service, including the march with Sherman from Atlanta to the sea. When the war was over he returned to Wisconsin and was employed by his stepfather on the farm. Later he worked in a sawmill and carefully saved his earnings until his economy and industry had brought him sufficient capital to enable him to purchase eighty acres of land on section 32, Sevastopol township. He at once set about clearing and improving this place and has since continued its cultivation, although he makes his home on Cedar street in Sturgeon Bay. He has sold all but thirty acres of his land which is now planted to orchards, and he has over fifteen acres in fruit, mostly cherries. He also owns ten acres in the city, together with a business block in Sturgeon Bay, and he likewise has three store buildings in Sawyer. He is likewise the owner of a stone quarry and a lime kiln inside the city limits of Sturgeon Bay. His property possessions are thus important and extensive and return to him a gratifying annual income. Moreover, they represent a wise investment of his time, talents and opportunities, for he has so directed his labors that success in substantial measure has come to him.

to them were born six children: May, who is the wife of Irving Buchan, of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin ; George, a resident of Brockton, Massachusetts ; Bert, at home; and William, Fred and William, all of whom have passed away. The wife and mother passed away March 3, 1917, after a short illness of but twelve days, and her death was deeply deplored not only by her immediate family but also by many friends throughout the community.

Mr. Falk has taken an active and helpful interest in public affairs. He served as road overseer before Sturgeon Bay became a village. He has also been a member of the city council for several years and while holding that office exercised his official prerogatives in support of many measures and movements for the general good. In fact his aid and influence are always given on the side of progress and improvement and he is a stanch supporter of all those activities which are a matter of civic virtue and of civic pride. His political allegiance is given to the republican party, his religious faith is that of the Methodist church and fraternally he is connected with the Grand Army of the Republic, thus maintaining pleasant relations with his old military comrades. His sterling worth has made him highly respected and wherever he is known he has many friends. All speak of him in terms of high regard and Door county numbers him not only as its oldest citizen but also as one of its most valued.

Birmingham

Eugene Birmingham, who is devoting his time and attention largely to horticultural pursuits, is the owner of an excellent farm in Sevastopol township. He was born in Wyoming county, New York, December 22, 1842, and has therefore assed the seventy-fourth milestone on life's journey. Ilis parents were Stewart J. and Mary (Fillmore) Birmingham, both of whom were natives of the Empire state. The father was a farmer by occupation and at an early period in the development of Wisconsin removed to this state, purchasing land in Racine county. He entered land from the government and continued to develop and improve his place for a number of years but afterward removed to Outagamie county, Wisconsin, where he again improved a farm, there spending his remaining days, his death occurring in 1868. His wife passed away in 1879.

Eugene Birmingham was reared and educated in Outagamie county, Wisconsin, and remained with his parents until he attained his majority, when in response to the country's call for aid he enlisted as a member of Company D, Forty-first Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, with which he served until he became ill and was sent home, being no longer fit for active field duty. He then took up the occupation of farming, which he followed for several years in Outagamie county, but in the spring of 1872 removed to Door county and made his home for several years in Sturgeon Bay, after which he purchased land near the city, where the fair grounds are now situated. That farm he continued to cultivate for seven years and then returned to Sturgeon Bay, where he operated a well drilling outfit for several years. He next took up his abode upon his present place in Sevastopol township, adjoining the property of his sons.: Here he has since been engaged

On the 25th of December, 1871, Mr. Birmingham was united in marriage to Miss Mecilla Grant, a daughter of Avery C. and Ann W. (Wickwire) Grant, who were natives of New York and of Nova Scotia respectively. On removing westward they settled in Outagamie county, Wisconsin, when the work of development and improvement seemed scracely begun in that district. The father purchased land there and at once began to break the sod and till the soil. He continued to engage in farming there throughout his remaining days. He, too, was a soldier of the Civil war, enlisting as a member of Company I, Thirty-second Wisconsin Infantry, with which he served for one year, when he was discharged on account of illness. He died in 1902, while his wife survived until 1909.

To Mr. and Mrs, Birmingham have been born nine children: Lester, who is engaged in the operation of a farm adjoining that of his father in Sevastopol township; Oscar, also an agriculturist of Sevastopol township, Door county; Edna, the wife of Alden Stevenson, of Algoma, Iowa; Avery, who is engaged in agricultural pursuits in Sevastopol township, this county ; Lulu, at home; Elmer, who died at the age of eighteen years; Elsie, who passed away when sixteen years of age; Lee, who died at the age of eleven years; and Arthur, who was but nine weeks old when he passed away.

Both Mr. and Mrs. Birmingham are faithful members of the Methodist church and have guided their lives according to its teachings. His political allegiance has always been given to the republican party and he has been a loyal adherent thereof. He belongs to the Grand Army post and he is as true and loyal to his duties of citizenship as when he followed the old flag on southern battlefields and aided in carrying the stars and stripes to victory.

William Eastman

William Eastman, a resident farmer of Baileys Harbor township, living on section 3, was born in Fond du Lac county, Wisconsin, near the city of Fond du Lac, March 9, 1867, his parents being Franklin and Mary Eastman, the former a native of Muskego, Wisconsin, while the latter was born in Ireland. The father spent his boyhood and vouth at the place of his nativity and there acquired his education. He afterward removed to Eureka, Illinois, where he engaged in the livery business for a number of years, but in 1861 he established his home in Fond du Lac county, Wisconsin. There, in response to the country's call for troops, his patriotic spirit having been aroused, he enlisted in the Wisconsin cavalry, with which he served for three years under General Bragg. He was taken suddenly ill and returned to his home in Fond du Lac county. Later he purchased a farm there which he continued to operate until 1882, when he sold out and entered the employ of the Huber Drug Company, hunting herbs and roots in the woods to be used for medicine. He continued with that firm for thirty-five years and passed away in Fond du Lac at the very advanced age of eighty-three. His wife was killed by a Northwestern train while on her way to a picnic. They were both

William Eastman spent his youthful days in Fond du Lac and pursued his education in its public schools. He there took up the study of photography but at the age of eighteen years went to Milwaukee, where he conducted a paint shop and did contract painting, remaining in business in that city until 1894. He then came to Baileys Harbor and was employed by the Cream City Brick Company until he removed to Iron Mountain, where he spent three years, working in the iron ore mines. On returning to Baileys Harbor he purchased two hundred acres of land, constituting his present farm. A part of this he personally cleared. He has erected new buildings and now has a splendidly improved property equipped with all the conveniences and accessories known to the model farm of the twentieth century. He practices the rotation of crops, utilizes the most advanced methods in preparing his fields and cultivating his crops and is meeting with a very substantial measure of success.

In 1895 Mr. Eastman was united in marriage to Miss Mary Anderson, a native of Sweden and a daughter of Otto and Hattie Anderson, who came with their family to the United States when their daughter, Mrs. Eastman, was but three years of age. They established their home at North Bay, Wisconsin, where the father took up a homestead claim, upon which he spent his remaining days. At that time Baileys Harbor township was all a dense forest district. He cleared one hundred and sixty acres of land and in the midst of his farm built a little shanty. Later this was replaced by a log cabin and still later he built a more commodious and modern frame dwelling. He continued to engage in farming upon that place until death ended his labors on the 26th of June, 1917. For a long period he had survived his wife, who passed away in 1906, when seventy-two years of age. Mr. Anderson was familiar with every phase of pioneer life. He did all of his work with ox teams in the early days and he endured many hardships and privations while reclaiming his land and converting it into a productive farm. To Mr. and Mrs, Eastman have been born nine children: Violet, Elsie, Ollie, Henry, Edith, Helen, Ethel, Merril and Hazel. »

In his political views Mr. Eastman is a republican, having supported the party since age conferred upon him the right of franchise. He has filled the office of supervisor for nine years, has been school clerk for two years and school director for three years. The cause of education finds in him a stalwart champion and he stands for everything that is progressive in relation to public affairs. He is actuated by high ideals in regard to the welfare of his community and he stands at all times for the patriotic principles which underlie the country and our republican form of government.

Hon. Thomas Reynolds

It was Hon. Thomas Reynolds who introduced the bill that secured the State Park for Door county and with public affairs he has been prominently identfied, while at the same time he has been active in farming interests. He was born in Longford, Ireland, a son of Michael and Mary Ann (McCann) Reynolds, who were farming people of that country and there reared their family of nine children, of whom two are still living: Henry, now a resident of Sturgeon Bay; and "Thomas, of this review. In the fall of 1866, Thomas Reynolds came to the United States with his sister Katherine as passengers on the steamer Scotland. This sister afterward became the wife of James Gray and lived at Stevens Point and at Ripon, Wisconsin, but is now deceased. The mother died in Ireland during the early boyhood of her son Thomas, and in 1867 the father with the other members of the family, Henry, Maria, Lawrence and James, came to the new world, making his way to Madison, Wisconsin, where lived his son John, who had located there a few years before. Another son, Michael, had crossed the Atlantic about two years before Thomas Reynolds made the voyage, and Michael, Thomas and their father secured a farm seven miles from Madison and there gave their attention to general agricultural pursuits for several years. It was upon that place that the father ultimately passed away.

John Reynolds was a real estate operator in Madison and with others he purchased two thousand, acres of timber land in the vicinity of Jacksonport, Door county. Here they built a pier, a mill and a store, thus becoming important factors in the early development of Jacksonport. They began to clear their land for the cedar on it, and in 1868 Thomas Reynolds came to Jacksonport to work for the company, with which he remained fora year. The following year he purchased several pieces of cedar land, becoming owner of seven hundred acres in all, and from this he also began to cut the timber, devoting four years to that work. He was unfortunate, however, in being caught on a low market in those years and his undertaking proved unprofitable. He then turned his attention to farming, which was more definite in its results, and again engaged in the cultivation of land near Madison for one year. On the expiration of that period he returned to Jacksonport township and purchased the north half of the northwest quarter of section 27. This was a tract of wild timber land, on which he built a log shack. He then began to clear the place and has since devoted his attention to its cultivation and improvement. His labors in this connection have been fraught with good results and he has become one oé the prosperous farmers of Door county. Mis business affairs have been most carefully and wisely conducted. His farm work has been carried on according to progressive methods and his labors have brought him a very gratifying competence.

Mr. Reynolds was united in marriage to Miss Jane Foley, a daughter of John and Katherine ( Nangel) Foley, who resided near Milwaukee, where they were settlers and where the father engaged in farming until his death. Both were of Ireland. To Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds were born nine children who are yet living, namely: Mabel, who is assistant to the state superintendent of schools at Madison; Anna, who is librarian of the normal school in Cheney, Washington ; lent of Green Day; Paul, an assistant to the state tax commissioner lith, a high school teacher in Fond du Lac; Sidney, at home; Lucille, who is engaged in teaching in Montana; Jane, a trained nurse in Milwaukee; and Helen, at home. Thomas, Jr., the fourth child of the family, was drowned while skating in Green Bay, his tragic death occurring when he was nearly twenty-one years of age. His remains were interred in the Jacksonport cemetery.

terest. He has served as township chairman for several years and on the township board has done splendid work. He was for two terms sent to represent his district in the state legislature, where he was connected with many important laws that are now found on the statute books of the state. He gave careful consideration to every vital question which came up for settlement and his endorsement of a measure indicated most clearly his belief in its efficacy as a factor in good government. He has had not a little to do with molding public thought and opinion and ranks with the representative and honored residents of this section of the state.

Bert D. Thorp

One of the most progressive business men of Ephraim is Bert D. Thorp, who is in the government employ in connection with river and harbor concrete work and who is also the proprietor of the Eagle Inn, the finest hotel in Ephraim. His life record illustrates what can be accomplished by determined purpose guided by keen intelligence. He was born in Tomah, Wisconsin, December 26, 1869, a son of Adelbert D. and Ellen A. (Durkee) Thorp, the former a native of Oswego, New York, and the latter of Dodge county, Wisconsin. The father became one of the pioneer settlers of Door county, where he arrived at an early day, and through the intervening years to the present he has left the impress of hi dividuality in indelible manner upon the history of this section of the state. He responded to the country's call for troops to aid in the preservation of the Union, giving valuable aid to the cause of liberty. He is now employed at the canal. He has served his district as representative in the state legislature and in many w has contributed to public progress and improvement. His wife passed aw August 14, 1893.

Jert D. Thorp was reared and educated in Sturgeon Bay and started out in in the business world in connection with canal work, becoming assistant superinintendent. Throughout all the intervening years he has been in the government service and is now employed in the river and harbor concrete work. In 1908 he and his wife erected the finest hotel in Ephraim, known as Eagle Inn, which they have since conducted. This beautiful hostelry has accommodations for one hundred and fifty people and is filled through the summer months, thus being an ideal summer resort, with its prevailing cool winds and water front. Mrs. Thorp largely manages the hotel, while Mr. Thorp gives his attention to his government work. ` On the 28th of December, 1893, Mr. Thorp was united in marriage to Miss Eugenia E. Smith, a daughter of Jacob A. and Bertha S. (Valentine) Smith. They have become parents of two childrer: Ivan Lloyd, born at Sturgeon Bay, June 24, 1895; and Glenn Eugene, born December 6, 1901, in Sturgeon Day. where the family reside during the winter months.

Mr. Thorp belongs to the Knights of Pythias lodge and his religious faith is that of the Moravian church. Politically he is a republican but has never sought nor desired office, preferring to concentrate his attention and energy upon his business affairs. That he is most trustworthy and reliable is indicated in the fact that from early manhood he has been retained in the government service, making an excellent record in that connection. His business enterprise is also manifest in the fact that he is now at the head of the leading hotel in Ephraim and has contributed much toward making this an attractive resort for summer tourists.

On the shore of Lake Michigan, on section 34, Baileys Harbor township, Door county, is found the fine farm property of O. S. Olsen, who is regarded as one of the most progressive agriculturists and horticulturists of his section of the state. He was born in Stavanger, Norway, September 25, 1853, a son of Ole Engmudsen and Turber Engemuson. His father was a farmer of Norway and he and his wife always remained residents of that country until called to their final rest.

O. S. Olsen spent his boyhood days in Norway to the age of thirteen years, when he made the long voyage across the Atlantic on a sailing vessel which after six weeks reached the harbor of Quebec, Canada. He had made the trip with his aunt, Mrs. Larson, and lived with her fora year. He then went to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where he spent one year, after which he and his aunt secured passage on a small vessel bound for North Bay. They landed at Ephraim, Wisconsin, and became residents of Door county. Mr. Olsen took up the fishing business, which he followed near Chambers Island, Summer Island and Sag Bay as well as at other points for a number of years. In 1877, however he withdrew from active connection with the fishing industry and was married. He then took up his present homestead, which at that time was a tract of wooded land. He had no moncy but though empty-handed he possessed industry, determination and unfaltering purpose. He cleared his farm of eighty acres and built a log house, which remained his home for a number of years, when it was replaced by a frame residence after his original dwelling had been destroyed by fire in the middle of winter. He carefully and systematically cultivates his fields and in his farm work is meeting with very desirable success. He also has a fine dock and fishing launch and small boats, which he uses in his fishing business. He is also making a specialty of fruit raising and has planted a large orchard to apple and cherry trees, having fifteen hundred cherry trees. He now has a modern home in the midst of beautiful grounds and his farm borders Lake Michigan. Through his own efforts he has become one of the most prosperous residents of this part of the county and deserves much credit for what he has accomplished.

In 1877 Mr. Olsen was united in marriage to Miss Serena Larson, a daughter of Ole and Sorene Larson. She was born in Ephraim, Wisconsin, but her parents were natives of Norway and were among the earliest settlers of Ephraim, where her father followed the occupation of farming. To Mr. and Mrs. Olsen have been horn four children: Julia, Alfred, Emily and Agnes.

The life record of Mr. Olsen should well serve as a source of inspiration and encouragement to others, showing what may be accomplished when determination and energy point out the way. His persistency of purpose has enabled him to overcome obstacles and difficulties and laudable ambition has pointed out the path to success. He has worked untiringly, has accomplished splendid results and is today one of the prosperous farmers of his community.

Joseph Zettel

Prominent among the early settlers of Door county was Joseph Zettel, who was one of the first to turn his attention to fruit growing in this region, and in that line of endeavor he met with most excellent success. He was born in Canton Lucerne, Switzerland, on the 26th of November, 1832, and was a son of Joseph and Mary Josepha (Rosly) Zettel, who spent their entire lives in that country. The father was an innkeeper and he also served as judge of the circuit court and as captain in the reserve army. When our subject was seventeen years of age his mother died and his father subsequently married again. When a young man he came to the new world, leaving his old home on the 27th of March, 1853, and landing in New York after a trip of fifty-three days. For the following two years he was employed in railroad construction work and on farms in various places.

Tt was in 1855 that Mr. Zettel arrived in Door county, Wisconsin, and for some time he worked in sawmills and lime kilns, but in the spring of 1857 began clearing a tract of land which he had purchased on section 22, Sevastopol township. Later he sold this tract, however, and bought other land on section 27, the same township. In time he cleared this tract of timber and underbrush and converted it into a very desirable farm. His first buildings were of a primitive character, but these were subsequently replaced by excellent farm buildings. He soon discovered that the soil was adapted to fruit growing and planted apple, pear and other fruit trees. Under his scientific care they flourished, and in 1892 his orchard yielded three thousand bushels of apples. At the World's Fair in Chicago his displays attracted great attention. His orchard at that time was the largest in the state and he was the first fruit grower in Door county. It was his success that inspired others to engage in the same occupation until now fruit growing has become one of the most important industries of the county.

On the 28th of July, 1861, Mr. Zettel was united in marriage to Miss Christina Lorch, a native of Germany, born December 9, 1842, and a daughter of Christof and Margaretha (Leonhardt) Lorch. Her father died in Germany but in 1855 her mother came to the United States and located in Door county, Wisconsin. The children born to Mr. and Mrs, Zettel are as follows: Christina, the deceased wife of James Aznoe; Philip A., a resident of Sturgeon Bay; Joseph, of Milwaukee; Alfred, of Sevastopol township; Henry, of Sturgeon Bay township; Jacob, of Sevastopol township; Julius, whose sketch appears elsewhere in this

Mr. Zettel took an active interest in public affairs and by his ballot supported the men and measures of the democratic party. His fellow citizens, recognizing his worth and ability, called upon him to fill a number of township offices, the duties of which he discharged in a most capable manner. He was one of the county's most successful men and was held in the highest esteem by all who knew him. After a useful and well spent life he passed away on the 11th of March, 1904, at the old homestead, and his wife died there December 27, 1915. Both were laid to rest in Bayside cemetery.

Walter Cornelius Olson

Walter Cornelius Olson, the owner of the United States mail and stage-line between Sturgeon Bay and Ellison Bay, was born December 15, 1880. His father, Martin Olson ( Malmer), came from Larviksnesset in the extreme southern part of Norway in the latter '6os. He lived for a time near Ephraim but about 1870 became one of the first pioneers to settle near Ellison Bay. His mother, Mary Olson, was the daughter of Ole Larson ( Levorson), the first Norwegian known to have settled in Door county. Mr. Larson was a member of the now forgotten fishing colony on Rock Island, which he joined some time in the '4q0s. Later he became one of the pioneers of Ephraim.

When Walter C. Olson was twenty years of age he enlisted in the United States life saving service and for ten years was connected with the life saving station on Plum Island. During his ten years' service in this exposed station he met with many interesting and thrilling experiences. As this station is in a very dangerous location the life saving crew were called out as many as twenty times in a season to give rescue to a shipwrecked vessel. The following narrative will give a glimpse of the many strange experiences a lifesaver will go through.

One day in 1907 the station received a dispatch from South Manitou Island telling of the disappearance of the gasoline boat "Hurry Back" having on board two men, a woman and a child. Four days after the date of this disappearance Mr. Olson was patrolling the beach. Seaching the horizon for signs of distress he thought he saw a smoke ascend from the farther end of Detroit Island, about four miles away. He quickly called the captain's attention to it. However, the air was so thick with smoke in every direction that they both felt doubtful about the supposed camp fire. At Mr. Olson's suggestion the captain decided not to call the crew but to go with Mr. Olson in a small skiff to investigate the matter. They rowed across to Detroit Island and then tramped along the beach for a mile. At this point they came to a party of campers whose boat had been thrown high and dry on the rocks. There were two men, a woman and a child in the party and they had gone for four days without any food or rest. One man was so overcome by sickness, fatigue and lack of nourishment that he was expected to die. His companions in misery were now trying to make a broth for him out of a frog they had caught on the beach. Upon inquiry it proved that these were the missing persons from South Manitou Island. They had gone ont to lift a net, were caught in storm, ran out of gasoline and had been buffeted about in storm and despair for four days. As the sick man was unable to walk, Mr. Olson took him on his back and carried him for a mile through the woods to where he and the captain had left their skiff. Here the life saving crew itou Island telling of the rescue of the lost mariners. Soon the life saving crew from that island arrived with a motor boat to bring their lost ones back. They set off with the ill fated "Hurry Back" in tow but when they had gotten about twelve or fifteen miles out into the lake a heavy storm came up and they were driven.back to the shores of Door county once more. The Plum Island crew were therefore again called upon to rescue them. It was decided not to trust them to the water again but to send them back to their island home by way of Chicago.

In 1910 Mr. Olson left the life saving service and obtained the contract for carrying the mail between Sturgeon Bay and Ellison Bay. Up to this time the stage line had been worked with horses and the long journey in slowly moving wagons was one of great hardship both to the passengers and beasts of burden. Mr. Olson at once began to install up-to-date automobile trucks, adding to the efficiency of the service until he at present is operating two heavy freight and mail trucks and three large automobile passenger busses. The service is now as prompt, rapid and pleasant as on the average railroad line in the state. As a result of this the traffic has greatly increased. Mr. Olson each year transports many thousand persons and so carefully has the service been conducted that scarcely a single mishap has occurred.

Mr. Olson was married December 21, 1904, to Miss Ida Disjarden, a daughter of Edmund Disjarden, the well known hotel owner of Ellison Bay. They have two children: Harvey, born March 10, 1906; and Clyde, born November 18, 1913. Mr. Olson has a farm and comfortable home near Ellison Bay but resides in Sturgeon Bay in order to better manage his important business.

George Larson

George Larson, living on section 26, Gibraltar township, was born at Twedstand, Norway, October 28, 1859, a son of Lars and Gonwor (Gullickson) Jorgenson, who were also natives of the land of the midnight sun. The father was a shoemaker by trade and after following that business for a time later engaged in buying and selling timber, spending his entire life in Norway.

Geofge Larson whose name introduces this review was reared and educated in Norway but in 1882, when a young man of twenty-three years, crossed the Atlantic to the new world, attracted by the better business opportunities which he believed he might find on this side of the water. He first took up his abode in Canada. where he remained for a short time, and then came to Door county, arriving in the month of June, 1882. He made his home with an uncle, for whom he worked for some time and during the winter cut cordwood and drove a team, being thus employed for two years. He was a carpenter by trade, having learned that business in Norway, and to a considerable extent he has worked at his trade. He has also operated a sawmill and planing mill with the exception of seven years spent at his trade and in the contracting business at Green Bay. Several years ago he purchased eighty acres of land on section 26, Gibraltar township, and has since improved and developed this place. He cleared a portion of it and has continued the work of cultivation, transforming his tract of land into a rich and

In May, 1889, Mr. Larson was united in marriage to Miss Mary Larson and to them have been born eight children, Edgar L., Lewis G., Olive G., Jennie M., Stella I., Reuben C., Ernest and Maurice.

In his political views Mr. Larson is a republican. His religious faith is that of the Moravian church and his life has been guided by the most high and honorable principles. He has served as an elder of his church for the past eighteen years and has done everything in his power to promote its growth and extend its influence. He has filled the office of road supervisor and at all times is loyal to the best interests of the community. He did not come to America to retain allegiance to Norway, but crossed the Atlantic to become an American citizen and has ever been most faithful to the interests of the republic under whose laws he has found protection and within whose borders he has found the opportunity to win success.

Thomas F. Carmody

One of the oldest and best known families in Door county is the Carmody family. Of the members of this large family none is better known than Thomas F. Carmody, Door county's famous road builder. Mr. Carmody was born November 23, 1868, in the town of Gibraltar. He is a son of John T. and Mary (Keeffe) Carmody. John T. Carmody was the oldest son of Thomas Carmody, Sr., who with his brother William settled in the southern part of the town of Egg Harbor in 1857. For many years they lived far back in the wilderness without neighbors, roads or any modern conveniences. The Carmody brothers were prompted to settle in this remote spot by the abundance of cedar, the land at that time being very little esteemed for its agricultural possibilities. In the latter '60s they moved further north in the town and founded the present settlement on what is now called Carmody prairie but which was then a huge forest. The Carmody family originally came from Limerick, Ireland.

Thomas F. Carmody, the subject of this sketch, has always lived in Door county. He received his common school education in Egg Harbor and has ever since then been one of the busiest men in the county. When Door county began its great road building programme in 1908 Mr. Carmody was the first contractor that did the work. He was also the first private individual to show his faith in the good roads movement by buying a stone crushing outfit and roller. Ever since 1908 up to the present, in 1917, Mr. Carmody has been busy building macadam roads, having built no less than forty-seven miles of macadam roads besides a number of city streets. He is therefore one of the most experienced men in the state in this line of work.

Mr. Carmody has also had much experience in conducting lumber camps and getting out cord wood. Not satisfied with building roads in summer and cutting timber in winter he is also a prominent farmer. Just south of Egg Harbor he owns a one hundred and twenty acre dairy farm with the most up-to-date buildings. He also is half owner in two other farms.

daughter of Levi Baraboo of Egg Harbor. He has had three children: Alonzo, who died in childhood; Evelyn, born October 1, 1895, and Grace, born June 2, 1899. The two young ladies are both exceptionally gifted in music.

Mr. Carmody was town treasurer of the town of Egg Harbor for a number of years. He is independent in politics, is a member of the Catholic Church at Egg Harbor and is one of the most useful men in the county.

Captain Charles Reynolds

One of the most illustrious names in Door county's history is that of Charles Reynolds, captain and veteran of the Civil war, merchant, banker and political representative of Door county. He was born in County Longford in the central part of Ireland, November 15, 1839, the son of Michael and Mary Ann Reynolds, respectable farming people of that county. In 1860 he emigrated to America and joined his brother John, in Madison, Wisconsin, who had preceded him and was engaged in commercial pursuits. In September of the following year he enlisted in the Twelfth Wisconsin Infantry and was appointed sergeant major of the regiment. His promotion during the war was rapid. On March 19, 1862, he was made second lieutenant; on April 7, 1863, he was made first lieutenant ; on October 7, 1864, he received his commission as captain; and in the spring of 1865 he was detailed as acting assistant adjutant general on the staff of General Charles M. Ewing.

A short time after his return to Madison the energetic young captain met Miss Mary Mahan, a daughter of Rev. A. Mahan, first president of Oberlin College, Ohio. They were married April 9, 1870.

In 1867 his brother, John Reynolds, with two partners had invested considerable money in the up to then unsettled wilderness of Jacksonport in Door county, with*the object of shipping cedar and cord wood. The partners were unsuccessful from the start, however, and after several years of hard luck, during which they lost a great deal of money, they were obliged to go into bankruptcy. This property, including considerable land, a pier, a town site and a store, passed into the. hands of certain creditors in Green Bay with whom Charles Reynolds was connected. In this way Mr. Reynolds was led to buy out the Jacksonport property and about 1875 moved up to take charge. No sooner had Charles Reynolds taken charge but an immediate and striking change was seen. Jacksonport began to grow and became a very busy and prosperous shipping point. Farmers were induced to settle and under Mr. Reynold's prisk management a very large merchandise business was conducted. Huge cargoes of forest products daily left the pier of Jacksonport leaving some money both for the clever merchant who handled the sales and the farmers who did the work. Instead of being a gloomy wilderness where the promoters had annually lost thousands of dollars Jacksonport soon became one of the most flourishing shipping points on the peninsula. In this work Mr. Reynolds and his farmer friends cooperated. Many of them came each year as new settlers, strong of brawn but with little or no capital Mr. Reynolds would cheerfully fit them out for the winter while they in return by spring had banked up vast quantities of forest products for which he found the best markets.

Mr. Reynolds was a stalwart republican and was postmaster of Jacksonport from his first year of settlement there. In 1892 he was elected a member of the state legislature and was reelected in 1894. During his service as legislator he was counted as one of the foremost leaders of the Assembly. He was a member of the State Central Committee for many years. In 1901, he was appointed by the Governor to represent the state of Wisconsin as one of its Commissioners at the World's Exposition at Buffalo.

The above is but a very brief and incomplete enumeration of the salient points in Mr. Reynold's busy life. Space does not permit of the mention of the many patriotic and political organizations of which he was an honored and active member. At home as well as abroad he was a man of keen interests, participating in all matters pertaining to the upbuilding of his surroundings. During his last years he was vice president of the Merchants Exchange Bank. His death occurred February 2, 1914, at Biloxi, Mississippi, where he and Mrs. Reynolds had gone to spend the winter.

Successful as Mr. Reynolds was in all his dealings with the outside world he and Mrs. Reynolds were unfortunate within the privacy of the domestic circle. Five children were born to them, these being Michael, Mary, Charles, Dwight and Ruth. All these with the exception of the eldest died in infancy. He lived until he was twenty-one when he too was taken away from the bereaved mother and father. Mrs. Reynolds now alone survives of all her family. She lives in Boise City, Idaho.

Captain Charles Reynolds was a captain of men in a two fold sense. He not only won his title as captain in the army for signal courage and distinguished ability on the bloody battlefields of the South, but he also proved himself a captain of industry in developing the resources of Door county. He succeeded where others failed and in succeeding he also helped others to success. He was a benefactor to the needy and a good friend to those who struggled honestly for their betterment. There were no shams and pretensions in Mr. Reynolds. He was square, clean-cut and energetic and expected others to be the same, Therefore, he was not timid about rebuking falsehoods and chicanery masquerading under the guise of reform and virtue. Mr. Reynolds is now dead but his name will long live in Door county as one of the most active, useful and successful citizens of the county of his time.

Edwin H. Casperson

Edwin H. Casperson, the superintendent of Chambers Island, Door county's largest private estate comprising twenty-five hundred acres of land, was born in Milwaukee, June 24, 1884. He is the son of Hans and Nora Casperson, both of whom were born in Norway. They moved to Milwaukee and later to Liberty Grove, settling on a farm near Sister Bay, where Edwin Casperson received his education.

When Mr. Casperson was twenty years of age he got a job as a common laborer on Chambers Island, then as now owned by F. A. Dennett of Port Washington, Wisconsin. Mr. Casperson quickly proved that he was a man of more than common ability and of absolute trustworthiness. He was therefore soon given the position of superintendent of the island, which position he still holds. At times quite a number of men are employed on the big island and the demands upon the superintendent are many and varied. He must know how to build a concrete pier; to manage a gasoline launch; to build a .house or run a large poultry farm; to take care of the several hundred deer on the island or to take necessary steps in forestry. These and a score of other various occupations are handled most capably by Mr. Casperson and keeps him busy the year around.

Mr. Casperson was married September 1, 1908, to Miss Julia Johnson, a daughter of August Johnson, a pioneer of Ellison Bay. They have two children, Myrtle and Dorothy. Mr. and Mrs. Casperson are active and reliable members of the Ellison Bay Lutheran Church.

While Mr. Casperson is still in his early manhood he has the confidence and high regard of a large circle of friends who have found in him a man of merit and trust. He is quiet and unostentatious, but always well informed and reliable - -"an Israelite in whom there is no guile."

Arthur P. Pare

Arthur P. Parent, the popular hotel keeper of Egg Harbor, was born December 16, 1880, on a farm two miles south of Egg Harbor. He was the second child of Peter P. and Virginia ( Baraboo) Parent, well known and respected farmers of thetown of Egg Harbor. Peter P. Parent was born in Canada, but came to Egg Harbor when this town was a wilderness and helped to make it the beautiful farming country it now

Arthur P. Parent, although still a young man, is counted among the most prosperous in the town, This prosperity he has achieved by no favors of fortune or gifts of others but by his Own industry and good management. Concord Hotel, of which he is the sole owner, is one of the most popular hotels in the county. He is also owner of two farms and half owner in two others. He is also extensively engaged in winter time lumbering and logging in company with Thomas F. Carmody.

Mr. Parent is a democrat in his political leanings but has never sought office being too busy in the management of his own affairs to try and run those of others He was married June 15, 1904, to Miss Margaret M. Carmody, daughter of John W. Carmody, who was one of the very first settlers in the county, coming to Egg Harbor in 1857. To this marriage three children were born: Adel, born April 3. 1905; Grace, born August 29, 1906; and Margaret, born February 22, 1908. Little Grace lost her life in an automobile accident. Mrs. Parent died March 14, 1908, leaving three small children to the father's care. On June 21, 1910, Mr. Parent was married again, his second wife being Olive La Fontaine, whose father, Ezra La Fontaine, came from Canada and settled in the town of Egg Harbor in 1873. Three children have been born to this marriage. These are: Evelyn, born March 10, 1912; Leon, born May 9, 1913; and Helen, born January 28, 1915. Mr. and Mrs. Parent are members of the Catholic church at Egg Harbor