Green County, Wisconsin - Chapter 38: City of Monroe, 1884 (part 3 of 3)

James Ely, one of the pioneers of this county, was born in Green Co., Penn., on the 22d day of February, 1822. His parents were John and Catharine Ely, natives of the same State. About 1829, John Ely emigrated with his family to Knox Co., Ohio, which was then an unbroken wilderness, infested with Indians. Here he cleared a farm, which he afterwards sold, and removed to another. He came to Monroe in October, 1846, traveling overland with teams. They were twenty-two days on the road, crossing the Black Swamp on corduroy bridges, and fording streams. Mr. Ely died in 1850. Mrs, Ely died in the fall of 1846. They were both members of the Christian Church for many years. James Ely, subject of this sketch, was reared and educated in the wilds of Ohio. The first school that he attended was in a log cajbin with a puncheon floor, slab benches and desks, with windows of greased paper. He was married in Ohio, to Sarah E. Corbin, daughter of William K. Corbin, a native of Washington Co., Penn., who settled in Ohio in 1823. Mr. and Mrs. Ely had twelve children, nine sons and three daughters, eight of whom are living - William K., Sophia, Jerome C, Minerva, James M., Thomas B., Edwin E. and Francis M. Two of the sons, Erastus and William K., enlisted in the 1st Wisconsin Heavy Artillery. Erastus died in the service, while on board the steamer e7?<Z«rt, in 1864, from eating cakes containing poison, which he had obtained fi'om a rebel woman in Memphis. He was much esteemed by his comrades, and a favorite in his company. Mr. Ely came to the town of Monroe in 1846, took land and made a home, where he lived twenty-nine years. At that time, 1846, the country was new. There were no mills in this section, and the settlers were compelled to go to Beloit for their milling. At one time he hauled; wheat to Milwaukee and sold it for thirty-seven and a half cents per bushel. Mr. and Mrs. Ely, on their arrival in this county, were in limited'circumstances, $8 and an old team and wagon comprising the whole of their worldly goods. Coming through Indiana and Illinois, they contracted the fever and ague, from which they did not recover for a year. Being nearly out of money, he was obliged to find employment at once, and went to a man by the name of Rust, who, after some deliberation, concluded to hire him, agreeing to pay him fifty cents per day. The following winter, he tried hunting, but found that tramping through the snow and roughing it were not particularly beneficial to the ague, and abandoned it. He finally struck a new source of revenue in the manufacture of splint baskets which he contracted to Isaac Moulton, he to receive fifty cents each for bushel baskets, and to take bis pay in groceries. The next spring he went to work for Mr. Rust, but in May he was taken sick with the ague, and for one year was unable to do any work. In a new country, sick, and with but little to subsist upon, his experience was hard indeed, to endure. In the fall of 1850 he purchased 160 acres of land, and built a log cabin 18x20 feet. Their furniture was of the rudest kind, all home made. This was their beginning in this county. They are now in possession of a comfortable fortune, which is due to their perseverence, industry and economy. Mr. and Mrs. Ely are members of the Christian Church, and Maria Wolcott, natives of Connecticut, who settled in Genesee Co., N. Y., when young people. They were the parents of ten children, nine of whom reached maturity. Daniel Wolcott was, in early life, a whig, but afterwards voted with the republican party. He held the office of justice of the peace for fifteen years, and was several times assessor, town clerk and supervisor; a man of superior ability. 'He died in 1849. Lucius Wolcott, subject of this sketch, was married June 2, 1840, to Olive W. Chandler, a native of New Hampshire, born Oct. 2, 1822. He lived in Wethersfield, until 1842, when he removed to Burlington, Iowa, and in 1846 moved to Monroe, Wis., since which time he has been a resident of this county. He started the first nursery in Green county. It was known as "Wolcott's Nursery." He followed that business about twelve years. He was elected to the office of county treasurer, which office he held two terms. He has also held many offices of minor note. Mr. and Mrs. Wolcott have two children - Albert M. and Florence E.

Alanson Corson, a native of Somerset Co., Maine, was born Dec. 25, 1808. He was a son of Moses and Roxy (Carpenter) Corson, natives of the same State, who were the parents of eight children, seven of whom lived to an adult age. The father died about 1876, and the mother was again married to Levi Bean, and afterwards married a man by the name of Lord. The subject of this sketch, when a young man, learned the trade of harness maker. He was married in Somerset county to Harriet Benson, six children were born to them, five of whom are still living - Moses Sylvester, William H , Henry T., Mary M., who was married to Otto Leicering, and now Mrs. M. Rosenblatt; Emma J., now Mrs. Moses Rutter. Mrs. Corson died in 184'7. He was again married to Harriet Drave, a daughter of James and Margaret (Frazie) Drave, from Maryland, who emigrated to Green county in 1846. By this union there were born- - James W., Walter S., Louisa (deceased) and Hattie. In April, 1842, Mr. Corson arrived in the village of Monroe, then a small hamlet, having but a few log cabins. Here he started the first harness shop, and made the first harness manufactured here. He drew by team his lumber from Chicago, at that time a small, muddy village. He built the first brick building where J. Bolender's store now stands, by whom it is still used. He followed the harness business many years, and afterward engaged in the boot and shoe business, and kept a general store, drawing his goods from Chicago. In 1863 he went to California, taking twentytwo horses and crossing the plains. In 1871 he went to Sioux Falls and built a hotel called "Cataract House." This was tlie first hotel in the city. Mr. Corson has always led an active life. He has for many years been a democrat, and although commencing poor, has an abundance for all the wants of life.

John L. Perrine, one of the early settlers of the county, was born in Middlesex Co., N. J., Sept. 12, 1803, where he grew to manhood, receiving his education in the subscription schools. When seventeen years old, he was apprenticed to the trade of blacksmithing. His parents were Robert Perrine, a soldier in the War of 1812, and Catharine Anderson, a daughter of Col. Anderson, of the Revolutionary War, who were the parents of eight children. Thfe subject of this sketch was also in the War of 1812, under his father. In 1827 he was married to Eliza Ann Gordon, by whom there were eight children, two of whom are now living--William, of Green county, and Rebecca F., wife of Foster Barber, of Stephenson Co., 111. In the fall of 1847, Mr. Perrine came to this county and first settled in Monroe; afterwards he opened up a farm in the town of Washington. Mrs. Perrine died in about 1855. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church, a sincere Christian, and beloved by all who knew her. He was again married March 26, 1859, to Emily Carpenter, who died without children. In June, 1875, he was again married to Mrs. Elizabeth A. Green, a daughter of John Dedrick, of Ohio. This third wife was formerly married to Charles E. Green, a native of New York, who settled in Green county, in 1847, by whom there were two children - James and Olive. Mr. Perrine has been successful and by his own industry has accumulated a good property, and is in the enjoyment of a good home.

Jacob Hefty, brewer, was born in canton Glarus, Switzerland, April 15, 1835. He came with his parents to Green county in 1847, who made settlement on section 4, town of Washington, where they took up land and made a farm. His father died in 1871. He came here poor, but at the time of his death had accumulated considerable property. In 1873 his mother died. They were both members of the Lutheran Church, and at the time of their death had 640 acres of land. The subject of this sketch was married in 1857 to Catharine Blumer, by whom there were six children, five now living - Maggie, Katie, Fred, Annie and Emma. In 1868 he came to Monroe and engaged in the brewing business, which he has since followed.

Willard E. Grinnell was born in Montgomery Co., N. Y., Sept. 21, 1824. He is a son of Robert P. and Esther (Montgomery) Grinnell. The latter was a relative of Gen. Montgomery, of Revolutionary fame. In 1836 the family removed to Monroe Co., N. Y., and in 1847 came to Green Co., Wis., and located in the town of Adams, where Mr. Grinnell, Sr., took laud and opened a farm. The subject of this sketch came to this county with his parents. He was married in the spring of 1847 to Mary Hanks, of Erie Co., N. Y. By this union there were eleven children, nine of whom are living - Louisa, Anson, Willis, Harry, Serepta, Alice, Esther, Walter and Bertie. Mr. Grinnell is a staunch republican, and has held several local offices. He came to Green county when it was in a wild, unsettled condition. He has lived to see it transformed into a a populous and well cultivated country, and comfortable and beautiful homes now stand where formerly stood the primitive log cabin of the pioneer. He came here poor, but by energy and close attention to business, has accumulated a competency.

CD. Hulburt, one of the early settlers of the county, was born in Onondaga Co., N. Y., Nov. 26, 1829. He is a son of Julius and Sarah M. (Vosburg) Hulburt, who came to Green county in 1847. They were the parents of three sons and one daughter, of whom the subject of this sketch is the only survivor. In the winter of 1850-1 Julius Hulburt was a member of the State legislature. He died Oct. 19, 1881 . Mrs. Hulburt's death occurred two years previously. They were life-long members of the Baptist Church, and were highly respected in the community where they lived. C. D. Hulburt was married Oct. 13, 1852, to Sarah E. Searles, a daughter of Dennis and Adeline (Doolittle) Searles. They first settled in Albany, in this county, where Mr, Hulburt was for some years engaged in the carpenter and joiner business. He afterwards engaged in lumbering, a business which he still carries on, and removed to Monroe in December, 1874. April 19, 1865, Mr. Hulburt sailed from Boston in the ship City of Boston^ on a voyage around the world. Mr. and Mrs. Hulburt have one child - Lorrain S,, who is a graduate of the State University at Madison.

David Wakeman Ball was born in 1818. He was a native of Jefferson Co., Ohio. At the age of fourteen years he was converted to the Christian religion, became a Methodist, and for the remainder of his life never severed his connection with that Church. He was married to Catharine E. Smock in 1843, in Ohio. To them were born nine children, eight of whom are living, grown to manhood and womanhood. They live to honor their father's name, respected and useful members of society. He came to Green county in 1849, and has lived here ever since. In his early life he was a farmer, and until quite receutly was interested in that branch of industry, directly or indirectly. He recently disposed of his large farm east of Monroe, and had put his affairs in the best shape possible. He was taken ill on the 12th of April, 1883, with pneumonia, which from the first he believed to be the beginning of the end with him on earth. He died on Thursday' evening following, surrounded by his family. When death came he was ready for the summons, and as the spirit went out of the body, a smile passed over the silent features that was born of heaven. The funeral took place on Sunday, from the Methodist church, and notwithstanding the extremely stormy weather, more came than could get into the building. No services were held in any other church, and people, without distinction of faith or belief, came to pay their respects to the memory of the departed. The rites were impressively conducted by Rev. J. S. Thompson, assisted by Revs. L. S. Morton and L. W. Bingham. The choir also comprised members of the several Churches. The pall bearers were: Judge B. Dunwiddie, L. Davenport, J. H. Bridge, William Gray, Harrison King and B. Lemont. At 12 o'clock noon the procession started from the church, and the mortal remains of D. W. Ball wasiaid in the quiet grave until the final day. Mr. Ball soon became prominent in this section, and in 1857 was elected county treasurer. In 1861 he was appointed postmaster, and held the office for six years, with great acceptability to the people. In 1874 he was elected sheriff. In this oflBce he was remarkably successful . He was a clear headed man in all things, cool and deliberate in his actions, and an excellent judge of human nature. He performed the sometimes unpleasant duties devolving upon him impartially, but in as pleasant a manner as circumstances would permit. In fine, he possessed executive ability of a high order. In 1876 he was again appointed postmaster, serving four years, with honor to himself and justice to the people. In November, 1882, he received the appointment of postmaster for the third and lust time. His administration of the postoffice has been eminently successful, and the hope has been fondly entertained that its affairs would remain under his supervision for many years to come. In view of these things, next to his family, the community has met with a most serious loss in the death of D. W. Ball. As a friend remarked on the day of the funeral, "there was only one D. W. Ball in Monroe." Such expressions of esteem show in what high regard he was held by the citizens. The kind remembrances of friends in the shape of the florist's art at the church were profuse and appropriate, and showed in part how high the deceased was esteemed. The floral tributes were exquisite for their workmanship, and were composed of a pillow of pansies, finely designed cross, wreaths, star, beautiful bouquets, etc. The presence of the gifts upon and around the coffin spoke more than words could express the sentiments of the donors for the deceased.

C. M. King was born in ErieCo., Penn., Aug. 4, 1808. He is the son of Robert and Sarah (Martin) King, who were the parents of two children - C. M. and Julia A. Mrs. King died, and Robert King was again married to Lydia Randall, and by this union there were four children, only three of whom are now living. Mr. King died in 1839. His wife is still living in Iowa, at the age of ninety years. The subject of this sketch was reared to agricultural pursuits, and received a common school education. He was married in 1831, in Erie county, and soon after removed to Ashtabula Co., Ohio. In the spring of 1849 they came to Green Co., Wis. They have had five children, four of whom are living - Charles D., William W., Robert R. and Zaphna L. Mr. King is one of the staunch republicans of the county. In 1860 he went to California and engaged in mining a short time, then returned and worked at the carpenter and joiner's trade. Three of his sons were in the service during the late war.

county, is a native of Middlesex Co., N. J., born May 20, 1806. He is a son of Robert and Catharine (Anderson) Perrine, who were the parents of eight children, four sons and four daughters. Mr. Perrine, Sr., was a soldier in the War of 1812, and held a commission as captain. He was a man of superior ability. Joseph Perrine, subject of this sketch, learned the mason's trade in New York city, where he took contracts and employed at times as many as sixty men. July 1, 1827, he was married, in New York, to Jane Brush, by whom he had eight children, two of whom are now living - Sarah, now Mrs, John F. Brown, and Mary, wife of Gershom Bintliff. Mrs. Perrine died July 22, 1839. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church and highly respected. Mr. Perrine's second wife was formerly Mary O'Conner, and by this union there were ten children, seven of whom are living - Jane, now Mrs. J. B. Galusha; Henry, Erastus, Lucy, now Mrs. Ferris Miller; Hale, Elgin and Emma. Mrs. Perrine died Jan. 26, 1881. In the spring of 1849, Mr. Perrine came west and traveled extensively through the northwest. In the spring of 1850 he moved his family to Monroe, where he purchased a quarter section adjoining the town. His first house was built opposite the M. E. church. He is one of the staunch republicans of the county. Mr. Perrine came to the county in limited circumstances and has been successful in amassing a considerable property.

H. G. Cleveland, a native of Maine, was born in Somerset county, Jan. 26, 1829. He remained in his native State until twenty-one years old, spending his time upon a farm and attending the common schools. In 1850 he came to Green county with his parents, who located in the town of Jordan on a farm. In 1863 he enlisted in the 16th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, and before leaving the State was commissioned as 2d lieutenant of his company. The following March his company joined the regiment at Black River Bridge, Mississippi.

July 21, in front of Atlanta, he was wounded in the left arm, in consequence of which he was obliged to suffer its amputation. He then went home on furlough, with the intention of again joining his regiment, but_failed to do so on account of sickness from loss of arm. He was discharged at Louisville, Ky., Nov. 17, 1864. James Cleveland was born in Somerset Co., Maine, Oct. 5, 1799. March 15, 1827, he was married to Edith Cragin, a native of the same county, born Jan. 18, 1802. They were the parents of nine children, five of whom lived to an adult age. Mr. Cleveland was a man who never sought office, although always well posted in regard to the political affairs of the county and State. He was an old line whig, but afterwards affiliated with the republican party. He held several local offices in the town. He was an honest, upright man and respected by all. He died in February, 1868. Mrs. Cleveland is still living with her son in Monroe.

Henry Schindler, a native of Switzerland, was born in canton Glarus, Aug. 15, 1815. His parents, Andrew and Anna (Zimmerman) Schindler, had five children, three sons and two daughters - Rosina, Jacob, Henry, Andrew and Anna. Henry, the subject of this sketch, when twenty-two years old, learned the carpenter's trade. He was married in his native country to Catharine Zapfi, who was born Feb. 21, 1826. By this union twelve children were born, seven of whom are living - Anna, Henry, Adam, Katie, Maggie, Andrew and Jacob, five of whom are living in California. Henry Schindler came to America in 1845, and first settled in Syracuse, N. Y. Two years later he went to Milwaukee, and in 1850 came to Monroe, which then consisted of a few poorly built houses. There was but one family of Germans in the place at that time. Mr. and Mrs. Schindler, like many others, came to Green county in very limited circumstances, but are now in possession of a comfortable home, which is due to their own exertions. They are members of the Evangelical Church.

Peter Spahr was born in canton Bern, Switzerland, in September, 1814. When thirteen years old he commenced to learn the trade of a tailor in his father's shop. He was married Jan. 24, 1833, to Anna Jacobs, by whom he had seven children, five of whom are living - Barbara, wife of John Klub, of Shelby Co., Iowa; Mary, wife of Ernest Hahn; Elizabeth, wife of Samuel Schuler; Rosa, wife Jacob Schuler; and John, who married Jennie Aidrich, In 1851 Mr. Spahr left his home in Switzerland and emigrated to America, locating in Monroe, where he has followed his trade since. Mr. and Mrs. Spahr have lived together as man and wife for fifty-one years. In 1883 they had their golden wedding. They are members of the German Lutheran Church, being among the first members of the same. He has always taken an interest in the Church and has done much for its support.

Charles D. Corson was born in Athens, Maine, Nov. 22, 1834. His parents were D. F. and Deborah (Norton) Corson, both natives of Maine. The subject of this sketch was educated in his native State. When fourteen years old he learned the trade of harness maker and saddler in his father's shop. In 1851 he came to Monroe and worked at his trade. In 1856 he formed a partnership with his father under the firm name of D. F. Corson & Son. In 1858 he was married to Frances Davison, a native of New York. Three children blessed this union - Clara, Cora and Frank E. Mr. Corson is one of the strong temperance workers of the town. Is a member of the Good Templars, Temple of Honor and A. O. U. W. Mr. atid Mrs. Corson are active members of the Metiiodist Episcopal Church.

R. Craven, brickmaker, was born in Washington Co., Penn., Dec. 28, 1828. He is a son Joshua and Elizabeth (Blain) Craven, natives of the same county, where they reared a family of ten children, nine of whom are now living. Mrs. Craven died in April, 1843. Mr. Craven \ra8 again married to Margaret Study, by whom he had two children, both of whom died in childhood. In 1856 Mr. Craven, Sr., went to Tyler Co., W. Va., where he remained until the time of his death in 1882. The subject of this sketch received his education in the subscrip- ' tion schools. He was married March 23, 1862, 1 Anna M. Miller, a daughter of Peter and Lydia Miller, of Northampton Co., Penn. Four chil- i dren blessed this union - Alma, Charles M., j Nettie and Harry B. In the spring of 1851 he ] came to this county, making the journey by team. It was an extremely rainy season and the roads were at times almost impassable. They were forty-three days on the road. During the next six years he was engaged in wagonmaking, and mining a little at intervals. In the fall of 1857 he commenced making brick, which - occupation he has followed up to the present time. He is a member of the I. O. O. F. and of the Encampment.

Fred E. Legler, of the firm of Treat & Co., was born in New Glarus, Green Co., Wis., Sept. 2, 1851. His parents were George and Anna (Durst) Legler, who emigrated to America in 1846, with a colony, and made settlement in New Glarus, where he took up land and engaged in farming. The father was poor, and participatetl in all the privations ami hardships endured by that colony, but his reward came, and he is now in the enjoyment of a competence fairly won, a home honestly gained. Atone time he owned 380 acres of land. The subject of this sketch was brought up on a farm, and received his early education in the common school; subsequently he attended school at Plaiiifield, 111., and atEvansville Seminary, Evansville, Wis. He there taught school for two years. In 1873, he engaged in the mercantile trade in New Glarus, which occupation he followed nine and one half years, then came - to Monroe and formed a partnership with J. B, Treat. In 1873, he was married to Rosa Hefty. They have three children living - Georgia, Sylvia M. and Alice L. Mr. and Mrs. Legler are members of the Evangelical Church.

John Beach, a native of Lincolushire, England, was born May 30, 1828. He is a son of George and Fannie J. Beach, who were the parents of twelve children, eleven of whom grew to maturity. The subject of this sketch was reared in his native country until twenty-three years of age, when he emigrated to America. He landed in New York in 1852, and in 1854, came to Green county. He took a claim of eighty acres of government land on section 36, town of Jordan. He was married in Lincolnshire, Aug, 19, 1845, to Susan Martin, daughter of Joseph and Jane (Bedford) Martin. Mr. and Mrs. Beach have had nine children born to them, five of whom are living - Joseph, Robert, Mary A., wife of William Roberts ; William and Jane, wife of Jesse Trickel. When Mr. Beach arrived in New York city in 1852, he had but $1 in his pocket, and to-day he owns 330 acres of land, valued at |30 per acre. He has forty acres near town, valued at $100 per acre. In the spring of 1882, he removed to the city of Monroe, where he lives a retired live.

Ben L. Hoyland, cabinet maker, was born in Geauga Co., Uhio, on the 12th of March, 1827. When he was quite small his parents removed to Erie Co., Penn., and soon afterwards to Mercer Co., Penn., where he grew to manhood. The first school he attended was in a log cabin, in which the chimney took up one end of the house. The seats were slab benches, and the school was kept up by subscription. When twenty years of age he taught school in his native county. On the 9th of April, 1850, he was married to Sarah Stephenson, of Mercer Co., Penn. In 1852, he came to Green county, and located in Monroe, and followed the carpenter business. In 1864 he enlisted in the 38th Wisconsin Infantry, company D, and participated in some stirring scenes during his time of enlistment. He was at the blowing up of the fort at the Horse Shoe, Weldon Railroad ; and was ordered to reinforce the corps at Reams' Station, being under fire nearly the whole of the time. He was discharged on account of the death of his wife. Mr. and Mrs. Hoyland were the parents of four children, three of whom are living - John A., Ella, wife of William Bowell, and Emma. Mrs. Hoyland died in December, 1864. She was a member of the M. E. Church, and highly respected by all who knew her. Mr. Hoyland was the second time married in Pennsylvania in the fall of 1865, to Mrs. Linsey (Stithers) Stephenson, widow of John Stephenson, who was killed in the war. The result of this union was two children - Charles S. and Jessie. In 1881, he embarked in the furniture business. He is a member of the Royal Arcanum.

Lewis Gapen, one of the prominent business men of Green county, is a native of Green Co., Penn., born June 19, 1811. His father was John Gapen, a soldier in the Revolutionary War, who was one of the sixty who were sent out at the time of St. Clair's defeat near Cincinnati, to look after the dead, and from there in search of Daniel Boone, in Kentucky, whom they supposed had been killed by the Indians. After the war he returned to Green Co., Penn., where he was married to Sarah Swope, a native of Pennsylvania, and eleven children were born to them, seven of whom are living. The subject of this sketch was reared upon a farm, and obtained his education in the subscription schools. In October, 1830, he was married to Maria Titus, a daughter of Benjamin Titus, who was also a soldier in the War of the Revolution. Eight children blessed this union, three of whom are now living - Sarah E., wife of Daniel J. Patton, Marion T. and William R. Mrs. Gapen died in the summer of 1849. She was a member of the Regular Baptist Church, a sincere Christian, and much respected by all. Mr. Gapen was again married Feb. 14, 1850, to Martha Jamison, a native of Green Co., Penn. By this union there were three children, of whom Levi H, is the only one now living. In the spring of 1853, Mr. Gapen took a tour through the west in search of a favorable location, and in the following October removed with his family to Green Co., Wis,, and settled in the town of Jefferson, on section 17, where he followed farming successfully for thirty years, accumulating a handsome fortune. He is now a resident of the city of Monroe, Green Co., Wis.

John Moreland, one of the early settlers of this county, is a native of Mercer Co., Penn., born Sept. 7, 182:3. His parents were Robert Moreland, who was born in county Antrim, Ireland, and came to America when eight years old, and Martha (Mann) Moreland, a native of Virginia, who were the parents of twelve children, six sons and six daughters, nine of whom are now living - Robert Moreland, in 1 847 or 1848, came to Stephenson Co., 111., and the year following to Green Co., Wis., and located in the town of Clarno, where he remained until his death, which occurred April 30, 1874. Mrs. Moi'eland, the mother of the subject of this sketch, died Sept. 21, 1870. Mr. Moreland, Sr., and his wife were members of the United Presbyterian Church, and consistent Christian people, and died in the full hope of a glorious reward, and a happy eternal home. John M., the subject of this sketch, came to tliis county in 1853. In October, 1860, he was married to Anna Irwin, daughter of J. Irwin and Elizabeth (Smith) Irwin. Her father was of Lancaster Co., Penn., and her mother of Crawford county, where she died in 1825 Mr. Irwin went to Crawford county when seven years old, and afterwards moved to Mercer Co., 111., and died in 1864. Mr. and Mrs. Moreland are the parents of one child, who died in infancy. They have brought up two children, treating them as their own. In the spring of 1888 he came to Monroe, where he has since resided. Mr. Moreland has been a successful business man, and now owns 154 acres of land, valued at $65 per acre, besides other property.

A. W. Goddard, one of the prominent business men of Monroe, is a native of Mercer Co., Ohio, born in 1832. His parents, Jabez and Beulah (Armstrong) Goddard, settled in Ohio about 1821, and removed to Indiana while A. W. was a boy, where he was apprenticed to learn the trade of tanner and currier. He came ! to Monroe, Green county, in 1854, and was i there employed in a tannery for several years. . In 1855 he was married to Sophronia Lindsley, , who died in 1856, leaving one child - Henry, who is now a railroad agent in Oregon. Mr, Goddard was again married to Sarah McMan- - nor, a native of Pennsylvania. By this union i there are four children - Edmund, Emma, Jessie and Milton. Edmund and Emma are now students at the State University. He has always taken an active interest in the cause of education, and has for eight years been a member of the board of education. He is a member of the I. O. O. F. and the A. O. U. W. Mr. and Mrs. Goddard are members of the M. E. Church, where the family worship.

Capt. Henry Hoehn, a native of Switzerland, emigrated to this country with his parents, Jacob and Anna (Hottinger) Hoehn, in 1854. He was born July 18, 1842, and received a liberal education in his native country. His father by trade was a shoemaker and settled at New Glarus, where he followed the trade until his death which occurred in 1876. His mother is still living. The subject of this sketch enlisted in the array Oct. 7, 1861, in the 9th regiment Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, company K, and was mustered in at Milwaukee, Nov. 16, 1861, as a })rivate. In March, 1863, he was promoted to corporal. In March, 1864, he was promoted to the rank of sergeant. In October, 1864, h» was transferred to the 45th Regular Infantry, and was promoted to the rank of captain, and served on detached duty on the staff of Gen. Miller, at Nasliville. He was mustered out at Nashville, Tenn., in August, 1865. Soon after leaving the service he received a position as clerk with Roth Bros, remaining with them until 1870, when he embarked in his present business under the firm name of Hoehn & Stingl. In 1875, Mr. Weber purchased the interest of Mr. Stingl and the style of the firm became Hoehn & Weber. In 1883 they erected one of the finest business houses in the city oti the northeast corner of the square, and known as Ludlow's old stand. Their salesroom is 28x95 feet, two stories and a basement, and they carry a stock of $20,000. In 1866, Mr. Hoehn was married to Eliza Kaderly, by whom he has four children - J. Albert, Huldah E., Ida and Sophia.

LeRoy S. Smock, one of the prominent business men of the county, was born in Columbiana Co., Ohio, June 1, 1839. He is a son of Peter and Elizabeth (Teple) Smock, early settlers in Columbiana county. They were the parents of nine children, Peter Smock was born in Westmoreland Co., Penn., in 1795. In 1820 he went to Ohio, and in 1854 came to Green county and located near Shuey ville, town of Clarno. He died in this county in 1868. In the days of slavery he was a strong abolitionist, and did all in his power to forward the antislavery cause. He was also a lirm advocate of the temperance cause, a member of, and one of the most active workers of the State temperance organization. He organized many lodges throughout the State. He would never sell a bushel of grain to be distilled into high wines. Throughout his whole life, hj precept and example, he was an earnest advocate of the right, always ready to lend a helping hand to any enterprise for the welfare of his fellow men, and fearlessly condemning the wrong, especially slavery and intemperance. For nearly a half a century his life was cheered by the partner of his bosom, who preceded him across the dark river, but a few months. LeRoy S. Smock was reared upon a farm and educated in the common schools. He came to Green county, with his parents, in 1854, and in December, 1869, was married to Lucretia Rittenhouse, a daughter of William and Sarah (Moore) Rittenhouse, mention of whom is made elsewhere in this work. Mrs. Smock was born in Monroe, Jan. 10, 184i>. Mr. Smock removed to Monroe, in i860, wlioro he has since been variously engaged, but principally in stock growing and dealing. Mr. Smock has profited by his father's example and precepts, never having tasted a drop of liquor in his life. He is one of the staunchest of republicans and has never sought office. He is largely engaged in grain and stock business in Nebraska.

Samuel Schuler, harness maker, was born in the canton of Glarus, Switzerland, July 7, 1838. He is a son of Henry and Barbara (Tschudy). Schuler, who came to America in 1854. They stopped a short time in New Jersey, and the same fall came to New Glarus, Green county. In 1860 they removed to Monroe, where Mr. Schuler died in 1874, and Mrs. Schuler, in 1883. The subject of this sketch began learning his trade, at the age of seventeen, in the shop of D. F. and L. Corson, of Monroe, with whom he remained about four years, then went into business for himself. In 1861 he was married to Elizabeth Spahr, a daughter of Peter Spahr. Mr. and Mrs. Schuler are the parents of five children - Samuel, Jr., Otto, William., Elizabeth and Henry. Mr. Schuler began business with limited means, but by industry and fair dealing has acquired a comfortable property. He is a member of the I. O. O. F., the Turner's society and the Hook and Ladder Company.

John Snyder, a native of Adams Co., Ind., was born Feb. 28, 1840. His parents, Philip and Fannie Snyder, were natives of Switzerland, and emigrated to the United States when young people. They had eleven children, seven of whom are now living - George W., who was a member of the 3d Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, and participated in fourteen regular engagements; Mary R., John, Catharine, Elizabeth, Theressa C. and Amanda E. In 1854 John Snyder came to Green Co., Wis., and located at Monroe. In 1868 he removed to Kansas, and remained till 1876, then went to Nebraska. The following fall he came to Rock county, and in 1877 returned to Monroe. Mrs. Snyder died in June of tiiat year. Slie was a member of the

Catholic Church. The subject of this sketch enlisted in October, 1861, in the 3d regiment of Missouri Cavalry, company I. He was wounded in the left leg, in consequence of which he was obliged to suffer its amputation near the thigh. He was taken to Raleigh, where he was discharged, July 19, 1863. He receives a pension from the government of |3(i per month.

Ferdinand Shriner, one of the early arrivals in Monroe, was born in Elizabethtown, N. Y., on the 25tb of December, 1841. He is a son of Sebastian and Rosanna (Schell) Shriner, who settled in Elizabethtown, at an early day, and was employed in a glass factory for many years. In 1855 he removed to Grant Co., Wis., thence to Shueyville, this county. He lived in this county until his death. The subject of this sketch was reared in his native State until 1854, when he came to this county, where he has since resided. In the fall of 1857 he learned the trade of cabinet maker, which he lias since followed. He is now engaged in the undertaking business. He was married to Hannah Butt. They have two children - Charles and Frank. Mr. Shriner is a member of the German Reformed Church.

Charles Pike, a prominent citizen of Monroe, was born in Norway, Oxford Co., Maine, March 24, 1797. His parents, John and Mary Pike, had thirteen children, nine of whom reached maturity, and two of whom are now living. Charles Pike was brought up on a farm and e<lucaled in the common schools. He was married to Mary Wood, who was born in Middlebury, July 6, 1794, and by this union there were seven children, two of whom are now living - Mary J., wife of Rev. H. A. Mayhew, of California, who has a wide reputation as a preacher of the Gospel. He formerly preached at Austin, Minn., where he was instrumental in buildin-jj a line church edifice; Catharine is now the wife of L. T. Pullin, a prominent banker at Evansviiie, Wis. In 1 820 Mr. F'iko emigrated from Norway to Kiiigfield, Franklin (formerly Somerset) Co.. Maine. He followed larming for two years at that place, then went into trade and lumbering. At that time he owned one whole township of land, and dealt extensively in cattle, which he would drive to Brighton, Mass. Mr. Pike first visited the west, traveling extensively in Illinois, Wisconsiii and Minnesota, and locating land in several different places. He returned in the fall of the year to Maine. In 1855 he came to Wisconsin and settled at Argyle, in Lafayette county. Mrs. Pike died Nov. 21, 1859. She was a sincere Christian and esteemed by all. Mr. Pike was again married to Mrs. F. J. Way, widow of G L. Way, Dec. 24, 1861. In April, 1866, they came to Green county and settled in Monroe.

Roger Gettings, proprietor of a meat market in the city of Monroe, was born in Ireland, -in May, 1831. In 1847 his parents emigrated to America and settled in Delaware Co., Penn., where Mr. Gettings, Sr., engaged in farming, and died in 1853. In 1855 Roger Gettings came to Monroe, where he has since resided. In Fetiruary, 1855, he was married to Bridget Byrne. By this union there were eleven children, seven of whom are living - Michael E., Maggie, Kate, Maria, Teresa, Miles and James. Mr. Gettings began with nothing, but by fair dealing and industry has accumulated a fine property, and to-day is among the well-to-do business men of the county. In 1860 he embarked in the butchering business, which he has followed successfully since. Mr. and Mrs. Gettings are members of the Catholic Church of Monroe.

J. L. Rood, one of the most prominent stock growers of the county, is a native of Chittenden Co.jVt., born in 1837. After his birth his parents removed to Cook Co., 111. In 1841 they removed to Grant Co., Wis., where his father engaged in the mercantile business. In 1855 he came to Monroe and embarked in thedrugbusiness, whicli he continued until 1859, when he went into the lumber business. He followed the latter business until death called him to a better world. He was a man of more than or- dinary ability. He was a staunch republican, and while in Grant county was elected to the State legislature. While at Hazel Green he laid out what is known as the "Rood addition" to that city. J. L. Rood, the subject of this sketch, came to the county with his father and followed various occupations. He is at present engaged in the lumber trade, and raising fine stock. He has been twice married, and has two children.

Charles Frey was born in Baden, Germany, Jan. 28, 1842. His parents, Frank Frey and Francesco (Mantz) Frey, emigrated to America in 1854, and in the fall of 1855 came to Monroe. Charles Frey, subject of this sketch, enlisted Aug. 4, 1861, in the 2d Volunteer Light Artillery, and participated in the engagements at Suffolk, Williamsburg, Yorktown and West Point. His regiment was stationed at Fort Monroe, eight months. He was a faithful soldier, and always at his post, never losing a day by sickness. He was mustered out of the service, July 10, 1865, and soon after veteranized. After the close of the war he returned to Monroe, where he was married, Nov. 20, 1865, to Annie Reinh'art. Mr. and Mrs. Frey are the parents of five living children - Edward, Louisa, George, Albert and Tillie. Mr. Frey is a member of the Grand Army of the Republic.

William Brown, one of the prominent men of this county, was born in Yorkshire, England, in 1823. In 1842 he left his native country, came to America, and located in ErifeCo., N. Y., where he remained about eight years, and meanwhile formed tiie acquaintance of Elizabeth Chamberlain, to whom he was married in 1846. In the spring of 1850 he came to Green county, purchased land on section 25, and the following spring moved his family here and commenced farming. His first crop of wheat was drawn to Galena, and sold for fifty cents per bushel. The following fall he hauled wheat to Milwaukee, making a trip in six days, and selling the same for forty cents per bushel. Mr. Brown came to this countv a ])oor man, but by hard work and

Alexander McNish, retired farmer, was born in Argyleshire, in the highlands of Scotland, Sept. 18, 1818. His parents were John and Catharine (Balentine) McNish. The former died in Scotland, and the latter died at sea, while on the voyage to America. The subject of this sketch learned the blacksmith trade in his native country, but after coming to America worked at gas fitting, first in Cleveland, then in Cincinnati, Nashville, Evansville, Dayton and other places, in all, seven years. His brother, one of the early settlers of Green county, induced him to come here to visit him and see the country, with which he was favorably impressed, and subsequently settled permanently in the countv. Soon after Mr. McNish's first visit to the county, his brother died, and in 1857 Alexander came here, and April 22d of that year was married to his brother's widow, who was formerly Elizabeth Chadwick.. She had two children by her first marriage - Clark C. and Alexander G. The latter is deceased. By the latter union there are seven children - John, Amanda L., Mary C, William L., ETdith J., Albert J. and Elizabeth. Mrs. McNish died Dec. 9, 1872, and is buried in Juda cemetery. She was a member of the Baplist Church, and a true Christian. Mr. McNish first settled on a farm owned by his wife, on section 13, where he lived nine years. He then removed to section 11, where he owns 180 acres of land. In 1884 he removed to the city of Monroe, where he owns a pleasant residence on the corner of Wisconsin and Clinton streets. Me has retired from active business, and is politically, a republican. He lias returned to Scotland twice; first in 1855, when he went after his mother, who died on the voyage as before stated; and again in 1881, for the benefit of his health.

a native of Massachusetts, and the latteB of of Seneca Co., N, Y. They were married in the State of New York, and were the parents of seven children, all of whom reached maturity, and five of whom are now living. John Darling was by trade a shoemaker, and followed that occupation for many years. He removed to Green county about 1858, where both he and his wife died. He was, in early life, a "Jackson democrat," but afterwards joined the republican party. Mrs. Darling was a member of the M. E. Church. Nelson Darling commenced to learn the mason's trade when fifteen years of age. In May, 1842, he was married to Matilda Andrews, a daughter of. Solomon Andrews, of Saratoga, N. Y. By this union there were seven children, five of whom are living - Austin L., of Albany, Green county ; Frank E., of Neillsville, Clark county; Scott M., of Albany ; Clara C, wife of Charles Sanborn, and Fred E., of Monroe. Mr. Darling came to Monroe in January, 1857, since which time he has been a resident of Green county. In August, 1862, he enlisted in the 22d Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, company G, and participated in the engagement at Brentwood Station, in March, 1863, where he was taken prisoner, and with a number of his comrades sent to Libby prison, and was soon afterwards parolled and sent to Benton Barracks at St. Louis. He was exchanged the following June, and went with the regiment to Nashville. In July they went to Murfreesboro, and remained through the following winter, then joined Sherman at Lookout valley, participating in tlie capture of Atlanta, then on account of poor health he was sent to Chattanooga, and there n.ustered out, May 23, 1865. He was a member of tlie regimenlal band up to the time of the Atlanta campaign, when lie was detailed at the hospital as assistant. He returned to Monroe after the close of the war, and has rcmained here since, with the exception of a short time in New York. Mr. Darling, in politic.-^, is a staunch republican, and in I8«4, was elected treasurer of the citv of INfonroe. He is a Master Mason, a member of the I. O. O. F. and the G. A. R.

Ogden Combs, who located in Green county in 1857, is a native of Trumbull Co., Ohio, born Jan. 10, 1810. He is a son of Ebenezer N. and Mary (Humiston) Combs, who emigrated to Ohio in 1798. That country was then avast wilderness. Ebenezer Combs wasasoldier in theWarof 1812. Ogden Combs was i*eared in the wilderness, and educated in the log school house of pioneer times. When he was ten years old he commenced the manufacture of wooden clocks, and continued the business until he was twenty-two. He was married Feb. 5, 1829, to Mary Peck, daughter of Martin Peck. They had five children, four of whom are living - N. E., Margaret M., Cornelia and Henry D. Mr. and Mrs. Combs removed to Waukesha county, from Ohio, in 1856, and the following fall came to Green county, where they have since resided.

Capt. Samuel Lewis, cashier of the Citizens' Bank, Monroe, is a native of Fayette Co., Penn., born Aug. 17, 1842. His grandfather was a soldier in the War of the Revolution. His father, Thomas Lewis, was a native of New Jersey, and his mother was Catharine (Schnatterly) Lewis a native of Pennsylvania. His father was by trade a tailor, and followed that business many years, and served in the War of 1812, and died in 1850. In 1858 his mother came west and settled in Monroe, Green Co., Wis. At that time, Samuel, the subject of this sketch, was about -sixteen years old. He at once engaged as clerk in a dry goods store, where he remained for three years. In September, 1861, he enlisted in the 5th Wisconsin Light Artillery, and participated in the following engagements: New Madrid, Mo., Farmington, Miss., and siege of Corinth, Miss. In 1862 the division of Gen. J. C. Davis, to which the 5th Wisconsin Battery belonged, was ordered to report at Murfreesboro, and he was engaged in the battles of Perryville, Lancaster, 'Nolansville. Knob Gap, Stone River, Hoover's Gap and Tullahoma. On August 17 they started out from Winchester for Chattanoogo, the division crossing the river at Stevenson, Ala. He was engaged on the extreme riglit wing in the Hank movement which forced Bragg to evacuate Chattanooga, and brought on the l)att!e of Chickamauga. He was at Chattanooga through the siege, where the soldiers suffered , from short and poor rations. He also participated in the battle of Missionary Ridge and the campaign against Atlanta, was engaged at Resaca, Rome, Dallas, Big Shanty, Kenesaw Mountain, Smyrna Camp Ground, Chattahoochee River, Peach Tree Creek, the various engagements in front of Atlanta and the battle of Jonesboro. The captain was mustered out Oct. 1, 1864, at Atlanta. In the fall of 1865 he engaged in the mercantile business at Juda. He was married Dec. 30, 1865, to Agnes Witmer, a daughter of David Witmer. Two children have blessed this union - Letha and Ralph. In the fall of 1868, he was elected to the office of register of deeds of this county for two years, and in 1870 was re-elected. In the spring of 1873 he engaged in trade at Monroe and was thus occupied until 1881. In April, 1883, he engaged in the banking business, having been elected cashier. In 1882 he was instrumental in organizing the Monroe City Guards, and was chosen captain of the company.

Washington Hill, carpenter and joiner, was born in Montpelier, Vt., on the 19th of March, 1819. His parents were Rufus and Naomi (Jewell) Hill. Mr. and Mrs. Hill were the parents of fifteen children. Mr. Hill died in about 1825, Mrs. Hill in 1878. The subject of this sketch was the youngest of the family. His father died when he was small and he learned his trade partially with an older brother. In 1836 he went to Oneida (Jo., N. Y., where he married Julietta Terry, a daughter of Henry Terry. By this union there were three children - Mary, wife of D. R. Condon; Alice, wife of Frank L. Stone and Norman. In IS55 Mr. Hill crossed the plains to (.California. Here he remained about one vear and a half. In 1857 he

E. Mosher, one of the early settlers and prominent men of the county, was born in Washington Co , N. Y., on the 15th of December, 1800. His parents were Elisha and Eunice (Agard) Moshei", natives of Duchess Co., N. Y., who removed, the next year, (1801), to Saratoga county where the subject of this sketch resided for many years. He was married in 1820, January 6, to Elizabeth Allen, and eight children were born to them, three of whom are living - Cordelia, Henry P. and Joseph D. Mrs. Mosher died Feb. 17, 1868. She was a worthy member of the Christian Church and esteemed by all who knew h^^r. Feb. 2, 1869, Mr. Mosher was again married to Mrs. Electa Carrington, widow of Roland Carrington. She was born in Hartford, Washington Co., N. Y., March 23, ISIO. She was the mother of thirteen children, eigrht of whom are living - Nancy, Rinie, Sally A., Victoria, Louisa, Prentiss G., Adelbert R. and George S. In 1S46 Mr. Mosher removed to Lafayette Co., Wis., and from there to Rock county, where he engaged in farming nf^ar Janesville. In 1846 he came to Green county au<l purchased a steam saw mill which he operated three years, then sold out and engaged in the mercantile business. Mr. Mosher had one son in the army - Stewart E., who enlisted in the 3d Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, and was killed at Harper's Ferr3^ Mr. Mosher is a member of the I. O. O. F. He has always taken an active interest in the political affairs of the county, and has held several local offices. He has been instrumental in the building up of the city of Monroe. He was the first to introduce French plate glass into that city. In 1838, he was appointed postmaster under President Van Buren, at South Leroy, Genesee county. From that place he went to Pavilion, same county, and was re-appointed postmaster in 1842.

being the second to engage in that business in this town. He was born in Duchess (Jo., N. Y., in 1817. When a young man, he learned the trade of harness maker. He was married in New York, in March, 1845. Mr. Van Wagenen, in 1862, soki his lumber interest and opened a harness shop. In 1859 he built what is now known as the Copeland.House, which he kept as a private boarding house for about eight years. About the time of the breaking out of the war, he contracted with the government to furnish knapsacks and haversacks. Soon after he was appointed sutler of the 16th Pennsylvania Cavalry, which position he held till the close of the war. In 1866 he went, in company with his eldest son, to Montana, remaining there about one year. At present he is engaged in dealing in coal, in Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. Van Wagenen are the parents of three children - Edward, Emma and Henry. Emma is principal of the grammar school at Monroe, where she has been a teacher for fourteen years. Henry is a jeweler in this city.

Capt. F. K. Studley, son of Capt. Eliakim and Betsey (Hallett) Studley, was born in Barnstable Co., Mass., March 8, 1833. Capt. Eliakim Studley followed a seafaring life for many years, his principal business being with the West Indies. The subject of this sketch, when a mere boy, accompanied his father on his voyages, and at the age of twenty-two years became captain of a vessel, his trade being in the Gulf of Mexico and the West Indies. In 1858 he was married to Eliza A. Crowell, and three children were born to them - George G., Lelia C. and Orrin B. In 1860 he abandoned the sea and came to Green Co., Wis., where he engaged in farming at Monticello. In 1875 he was elected superintendent of the Grange Store, serving two years. In the fall of 1876 he was elected sheriff of the county and moved to Monroe, January, 1877, to fill that office, and was re-elected in 1880. In 1883 ho built a fine residence, in which he now

A. C. Dodge, lumber dealer, was born in Barre, Washington Co., Vt., on the 6th day of November, 1834. His great-grandfather, Nathaniel B. Dodge, was a soldier in the War of the Revolution, under Gen. Greene, whom he used to term "a cross, surly old dog." His grandfather, Asa Dodge, was one of the earliest settlers of Barre, and a volunteer at the battle of Plattsburg. He was among the number who crossed Lake Champlain, while Mc- Donough was successfully fighting the famous naval battle, which caused the British land forces to beat a hasty retreat. Joseph Dodge, father of the subject of this sketch, was also a volunteer, although only eighteen years of age. A. C. Dodge was brought up on a farm, and obtained his education at Barre Academy. In 1854 he came west, living some time in Chicago and later in Janesville, Wis. In 1861 he settled in Monroe, where he has since resided, teaching school several terms before entering the lumber business in 1865. He was married in 1860 to Sarah E. Kidder, whose people came from Maine. Three children were born to them - Charles S., Flora E. and Lewis. In politics Mr. Dodge is a republican, and has been chairman of the county central committee many years, and was elected in 1884 a delegate from the third congressional district to the republican national convention which was held in Chicago, June 3. He has also been twice elected chairman of the county board of supervisors, and has filled for nine years the position of president of the board of education in Monroe. The present course of study, rules and regulations of the school were prepared by him, and adopted by the board. Mr. Dodge is also a member of the I. O. O. F., Grand Lodge and Encampment.

Thomas Patterson, wagon and carriage manufacturer, IS a native of Scotland, born in Fifeshire, Feb. 26, 1827. He is a son of Alexander and Elizabeth (Arnot.) Patterson, Who emigrated to the United States about 1840 and located in Hartford Co., Conn., where he was superintendent of a woolen mill for eight years, and in 1850 went to Lafayette Co., Wis., and located some land with a warrant. The subject of this sketch served his time as carpenter and joiner in Connecticut. lie was married in 1849 to Jeanette Kenlock, by whom he has two living children - Jane, now Mrs. Jacob Benkard; and Jessie. In 1854 lie went to Lafayette county, remaining there until 1864, when he located in this city, where he has since followed the carriage business.

John S. Niles, son of Nathan and Silence (Sawyer) Niles, was born in Grafton Co., N. H., April 25, 1820. His parents reared eight children, five sons and three daughters. His father, Nathan Niles, is still living in Vermont, at the age of eighty-seven years. He was a strong supporter of the old Clay party, and a man who kept well posted in regard to current events. He removed in 1823 from New Hampshire to Orange Co., Vt., where John S. grew to manhood, and received a common school education. In 1849 he removed to Rock Co., Wis., and taught school one winter. He lived in the town of Magnolia twenty years. He was a member of the town board and justice of the peace, holding the latter office eight years in succession, and was repeatedly elected to minor offices during this time. He was married in 1854 to Sarah E. Carpenter, a daughter of Isaiah Carpenter. Two children have been born to them - Charles F., now a student at the State University of Wisconsin; and Tom N. Mr. Niles is a man of more than ordinary intelligence and general information. He traveled quite extensively in early life, in the capacity of a commercial salesman, having his headquarters at Washington, where he became acquainted with many of the leading men of that day. He removed to Monroe in 1864, since which time he has been a resident of Green county. Mr. and Mrs. Niles are members of the Disciple Church.

and the Buehler wagons, was born in Baden, Germany, Sept. 2, 1836. In 1852 he came to America and located in Blair Co., Penn., where he learned his trade. In 1855 he went to Belvidere. 111., and there worked as journeyman. He came to Monroe in 1864, since which time he has resided here and carried on his present business. He was married in 1867 to Catharine Bleiler. They have three children living - Fred, Henry and Lizzie. Mr. Buehler is a member of the I. O. O. F., also of the Turner's Society of Monroe. He came to the county poor, but by honesty and industry has built up a business of which he may well be proud. Besides doing a large amount of repairs, he manufactures about 100 wagons and sleighs a year, and employs seven men.

Jonas Cohn was born in Baden, Germany, July 1, 1824, receiving his education in the schools of his native place. When thirteen years old he was apprenticed to learn the trade of tailor, and gerved three years. He was a soldier in the revolution in Germany, in 1848, enlisting in the 4tli I>aden Sharpshooters, and taking a part in the battles of Ladf-burg, Waghansel and Rachstadt, an<l was on guircl at the time Carl Schurz was a prisoner. Air. Cohn was taken prisoner, tried by a court marshal and remanded, but made his escape to France, and afterwards to the United States, landing in New York in 1853. In 1854, he was married, in New York city, to Sophia Rothkopf, by whom he has one child - Henry, born May 6, 1855. He is now extensively engaged in the tailoring business in Monroe, where he settled in 1865. Mr. Cohn has a sash which he secured from a Prussian general, who fell at the battle of Ladeburg, and a relic in shape of a powder horn, picked up at Wayhausel.

Andrew Arnot is a native of Scotland, born in January, 1842. When six months old. Ids parents emigrated to America. His father, Andrew Arnot, was a soldier in the Mexican War, enlisting in the 2d United States Heavy Artillery, and participated in the battles of

Very Cruz, and at the fall of the City of Mexico, at the close of tiie war. After the close of the war he emigrated to Argyle, Lafayette Co., Wis., where he commenced farming. He was reared on a farm, and received a common school education. In August, 1862, he enlisted in the 22d Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, company G, and participated in the following engagements : Lookout Mountain, Resaca, New Hope Church, Burnt Hickory, Kenesaw Mountain, Chattahoochee, Atlanta, Peach Tree Creek, with Sherman on his march to the sea and at the grand review at Washington. Soon after leaving the army, he came to Monroe and learned the trade of blacksmithing, which he has followed since. He was joined in wedlock to Catharine Heitz, by whom he has had two children - Charles and Belle. He is a member of the National Guards of this city, and is commissioned as 2d lieutenant. He is also a member of the Masonic fraternity.

Henry Durst, of the firm of Durst & Hodges, was born in Switzerland, Nov. 29, 1835, and received his education in his native State. In 1846, he came to America with his parents, who located near New Glarus, Green Co., Wis. The following year his father hired him out at $16 per year, for which he received a yoke of steers in payment. In 1848, he went to Madison, where he was employed in a livery stable for a number of years. When sixteen years old, lie purchased a third interest in a threshing machine, and followed that business for ten years. He and two other young men purchased the machine on credit and were to pay for the same the following January. The money was ready three days before it became due. He was married in 1861 to Louisa Jackson, a native of New York, by whom there were five children, three of whom are living - Nellie E., William A. and Louisa E. In 1866, he came to Monroe, where he embarked in the grocery business, which he followed up to 1871. In 1872, he built his present store building 22x90 feet in size, at a cost of $7,000. In 1882, he commenced his present business. Mr. Durst is a member of the I. O. O. F. He came to the county a poor boy, but by hard work, fair dealing and good management, has accumulated a competency, and to-day is among the well-to-do business men of the county. He had nothing but homemade clothes until he was twenty-three years of age, nor did he have a pair of boots until that age.

P. F. Chase, a native of Oxford Co., Maine, was born March 28, 1834. He is a son of Rev. Sibley and Charlotte (Heath) Chase. The former was of English descent, and the latter of Scotch. They were married in Oxford Co., Maine, where five children were born to them, three of whom are now living. Rev. Sibley Chase was a man of fine qualities, a sincere worker in the Church, and highly esteemed by all. Rev. Sibley Chase departed this life at Paris, Maine, June 10, aged fifty-five years, five months and fifteen days. He w^as converted at the age of twenty-nine years, under the labors of Rev. James Farrington, and united with the M, E. Church. His experience and daily life was characterized by so much zeal and devotion that he was immediately chosen class leader, which oftice he continued to hold, with other responsible trusts, in the Church of his choice, during the twenty-six years of unwearied service. Two years from the time of his conversion he became strongly impressed that it was his duty to consecrate himself more fully to the work of calling sinners to repentance. He received an exhorter's license, and labored acceptably and efliciently, as time and opportunity presented. For many years he held the position of local preacher, engaging in every enterprise having for its object the salvation of men and the glory of God. He left a wife, one son, three daughters, an aged father, brothers and sisters and a large circle of friends to mourn his loss. His death cast a gloom over the entire community, for he was extensively known and tenderly loved. The town lost a worthy citizen, the poor a sympathizing friend, and the cause of Christ an earnest and successful laborer. On his first attack, nearly three months previous to his death, he remarked that he firmly believed it to be his last illness. He expressed himself perfectly resigned to the will of his divine Master, undisturbed by a single earthly regret, except the absence of his only son in the far west. In conversation with a Christian brother, who watched by his bedside on the last night of his stay, he exclaimed, with fervor, "This is the hour for which I have been living for twenty-six years." Thus passed away to a glorious reward a man who had lived a faithful, consistent life, and one well fitted to share the glories of everlasting life. The subject of this sketch received a liberal education, and in 1855 left his native State and came to Wisconsin, stop|ung first in Sheboygan county. He afterwards went to Oslikosh, and thence to the pineries, where he remained during the winter and spring, thence to Wausau, Marathon county, then known as Big Bull Falls, on the Upper Wisconsin, and remained until fall. He next went to the Chippewa, and in the spring of 1859 went to Grant county and commenced farming. In August, of that year, he was married to Corrina C. Stowell, daughter of Lewis B. Stowell (a soldier of the War of 1812). Mr. Chase enlisted in the 33d Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, company B, and pai'ticipated in the following engagements: Meridian, Coldwater, and capture of Vicksburg, Jackson, Mississippi, Red River expedition under A. J. Smith, and battle of Tupelo, where he received partial sun stroke and was sent north. He was discharged at the close of the war, at Jefferson Barracks, May 27, 1865. In 1866 he came to Monroe, where he has since resided. He is a member of the G. A. R.

John Hawes was born in Genesee Co., N. Y., in 1818. He lived there until he was fifteen years of age, when he went to Cattaraugus county with his parents, where he received a liberal education, attending the high schools for eight years and in the meantime read law. In 1841 he went to Ohio, where he was married, in 1845, to Charlotte Carlton, by whom he has two living children - Horace and Nancy - the latter now a teacher in the public school. Soon after he was married he went to Lenawee Co., Mich., where he taught school for two years. In 1847 he removed to JoDaviess Co., 111., in what is known as the "Tucker neighborhood," where he taught school and engaged in farming. In 1850 he crossed the plains to California, remaining one year. He then went to Society Islands, where his brother, Horace, was consul, and was afterwards appointed Territorial governor of California. In 1866 he came to Monroe, where he has since resided.

S. C. Cheney, one of the prominent merchants of Monroe, was born in Hoxburrough, Canada, July 13, 1833. When he was six years old, his parents emigrated to Waukesha Co., Wis., then a Territory. In 1843 they removed to Rock county. He remained at home until twentyone years old. He then engaged in mercantile business at Johnstown, Rock Co., becoming a member of the firm of Cheney & Blackraan, successors of H. Cheney. He remained in business two years, then sold out and went to Chicago, where he was employed as clerk in a wholesale store. In 1857 he crossed the plains to Pike's Peak, where he prospected one summer. The following winter he spent in New Mexico, in company with his brother. He was there employed as teacher, receiving $100 per month. The following July he went to California Gulch, where he joined his brother, who had preceded him, and struck a fair paying lead. He sold out in the fall and returned home, and soon after went to work for M. C. Smith, of Janesville. In August, 1862, he enlisted in the 12th Battery, Light Artillery, Wisconsin Volunteers, and participated in the engagements of luka, Jackson, Champion Hills, siege and capture of Vicksburg, where they were under fire for forty-seven days, and from the piece of which Mr. Cheney had charge, 1,365 rounds were fired. From Vicksburg he went to Chattanooga, where he was detailed on recruiting service, and came to Janesville and opened a recruiting office. While here he was promoted to 2d lieutenant. He afterwards participated in the march to the sea; was then promoted to 1st lieutenant; the siege of Savannah, and battle of Bentonville. In the fall of 1867 he came to Monroe where he engaged in the mercantile business. In 1864 he was married to Mary North, and they have five children - Grace N., Minnie L., Nellie H., James H. and Margaret. Mr. Cheney is a member of the A. O. U. W., and Royal Arcanum, and the G. A. R.

Isaiah Johnson, of the firm of Isaiah Johnson & Son, grain dealers, was born in Vermilion Co., 111., June 26, 1821. His parents, Henry and Elizabeth (Starr) Johnson, were married in North Carolina, and soon after went to Georgia. The following spring they returned to North Carolina, where they remained a few years, then went to Tennessee and settled near Nash- Tille. In February, 1814, they removed to Illinois, opposite Vincennes Ford; in 1820 to Vermilion county; in 1830 to Schuyler county, and in 1836, to Stephenson county. In 1851, they left Illinois and came to Green Co., Wis., settling in the town of Jefferson, where Mr. Johnson Sr. died the same year. Mr. Johnson and his wife were life long members of the Christian Church. Isaiah Johnson, of this sketch, went with his parents to Stephenson county, in 1836. He was married in 1849, to Nancy J. Miller, in Green county. They have eight children - Corwin, Cordelly, Cedora E., Florence G., Eldie, Delphy, Rucy and Olive Leatha. Mr. Johnson came to Green county in 1868, where he has since been engaged in the grain business. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson are members of the M. E. Church.

Lewis D. Van Matre came to Wisconsin in 182Y, and first engaged in mining in Lafayette county. He was born in Clinton Co., Ohio, Sept. 20, 1807. His parents, Morgan and Mary (Pierce) Van Matre, were married in Pennsylvania, and soon after went to Kentucky, near Cynthiana, and afterwards to Clinton Co., Ohio, wiierc Mr. Van Matre, Sr., died about 1811, and Mrs. Van Matre was again married, to Nathan Kelley, a prominent farmer of Warren county. Lewis recttived his first schoolingin alog cabin, with slab seats, and holes cut in the logs with greased paper pasted over them, for windows. He was about twenty years old when he came to Wisconsin. lie was married in 1833, to Nancy Donaldson, and soon after went to Jo Daviess Co., 111., near White Oak Springs. In 1836 he settled in what is now Stephenson county, where he remained until 1868, when he removed to Green county. Mrs. Van Matre died in October, 1855. She was a member of the Christian Church. Mr. Van Matre was again married, in 1856, to a widow of Thomas J. Van Matre, who died in California. By the first union there were eleven children, seven of whom ai*e living - Melissa, Thomas J., Mary, Joseph, Caroline, Lucy and William N.; and three children - Emma, Nora and Matilda, by the second union. Mr. Van Matre came west a poor boy, but by energy and perseverance has acquired a comfortable property and home. He was a soldier in the Black Hawk War, and remained until its close. Mr. and Mrs. Van Matre are members of the Christian Church.

Capt. S. P. Schadel, of the firm of Schadel <fc Baker, Monroe, was born in Centre Co., Penn., Jan. 27, 1844. In 1856 he went to Stephenson Co., 111., then a boy twelve years old. Being left an orphan, when five years old, he was early thrown upon his own resources. In 1863 he enlisted in company A, 46th regiment, Illinois Volunteer Infantry. He participated in the following engagements: Jackson, Miss., Clinton, Miss., siege of Fort Blakely and Spanish Fort. At the latter places, the command was under fire for fourteen days. The regiment was sent to the Red river and Texas, where they were employed gathering up government property, and establishing "Freedmen's Bureaus." He was mustered out at Camp Butler, Springfield

111., in March, 1866. After the close of the war, he returned to Stephenson county and took up the trade of carpenter and joiner. Jan. 15^ 1867, he was married to Emma Hussinger, and the following year came to Monroe, where he has since resided. Mr. and Mrs. Schadel are the parents of three children - Frank, "May and George. They are members of the Methodist Church. He is a member of the G. A. R., and A. O. U. W., and captain of company H, 1st regiment W. N. G.

James C. Baker was born in Holmes Co., Ohio, 1833. When ten years old his parents moved to Crawford county, where he grew to manhood. In 1852 he turned his face towards the setting sun, and located in the town of Cadiz, Green county. In September, 1861, he enlisted in the 5th Wisconsin Light Artillery, participating in the battles of Corinth, Miss., Perryville. Ky., Stone River,Chickamauga, Missionary Ridge and Atlanta, and on the memorable march to the sea. At the battle of Stone River, he showed himself to be one of the bravest of the brave, and was the means of saving one of the guns which was threatened by the rebels. After the battle Rosecrans issued an order that a certain number should be chosen out of each regiment as a roll of honor, and he was one of the chosen few. He was in the service for four years, and was always found at his post, never shirking his duty. Soon after returning home he was married to Mary McKibben, by whom he had three children - Sarah, James and Owen. Mr. Baker engaged in farming, and followed the same until 1881, when he came to Monroe, where he formed his present partnership, as the firm of Schadel & Baker. He is a member of the I. O. O. F. and G. A. R.

J. S. Reynolds, dental surgeon, of the city of Monroe, was born in Juniata Co., Penn., March 6, 1847. His parents were Curtis and Sarah (Moist) Reynolds, natives of the same State. They were the parents of seven children, all of whom lived to an adult age. When the subject of this sketch was about eleven years old, his father died, and one year later his mother died. Being thrown upon his own resources, he went to work on a farm, and was afterwards employed as clerk in a drug store. At the age of fifteen he entered the office of Dr. G. L. Derr, of Mifflin, and spent three years under his instruction. He then established himself in business, opening an office at Middleburg, Snyder Co., Penn. He continued there one year, then went to Stephenson Co., 111., and located at Orangeville, where he succeeded in building up a lucrative business. In the fall of 1868 he came to Green county and settled atBrodhead, remaining there until 1875. He came, that year, to Monroe, where he has an extensive and lucrative practice. He is a member of the Wisconsin Dental Association, of which he is president. He is a Sir Knight and a member of the K. P. He was married in Albany, of this county, in December, 1875, to Katie Hohn, a daughter ^of John Hohn. They have one child - Frank W.

Prof. Nathan Crook Twining, A. M., was born in Boston, Erie Co., N. Y., Sept. 27, 1834. He is a son of John and Sarah (Hampton) Twining, natives of New Jersey. The former was born Dec. 2, 1784, and the latter Aug. 2, 1807. They were Quakers of the Elias Hicks school, and like the majority of that sect were quiet, industrious and simple hearted, free from guile, their code of morals being embraced in the Golden Rule. Their ancestors, on both sides, came to America with William Penn, the father being of Welsh and the mother of Scotch descent. His father, notwithstanding his Quaker scruples on the subject of "bearing carnal weapons," was a gallant soldier of the War of 1812, and his great-uncle, Nathan Crook, whose name he bears, was a midshipman on board the Lawrence, Commodore Perry's flag ship, and was killed at the battle of Lake Erie about ten minutes before the commodore abandoned the vessel. His mother was a niece of Gen. Wade Hampton, not less famous in the struggle of 1812. The subject of this sketch was reared upon a farm, and in childhood was an ardent lover of books and music. He never, however, developed a taste for fictitious literature, historic, scientific and linguistic works being liis chosen companions, even in childhood. He moved west with his parents in 1844, and settled in Waterloo, Jefferson Co., Wi^. He was educated at Milton College, Milton, Wis , taking the full course of study, comprising mathematics, ancient classics, metapiiysics and the natural sciences. He became one of the best Greek and Latin scholars, as well as the most accomplished mathematician of the day, and was honored by his alma mater with the honorary degree of A. M, After graduating he was appointed to the chair of mathematics in the same institution, which position he retained eight years, discharging his duties with eminent credit to himself and to the utmost satisfaction of all concerned. He resigned his professorship in 1868, and from motives of the highest consideration resolved to devote the remainder of his life to public school teaching, a profession which he has followed to the present date, with the utmost success. He has taught the higher branches in the public schools of Chicago and Batavia, in Illinois, and Boscobel and Waterloo, in Wisconsin. For the past eleven years he has been principal of the High School of Monroe. The success which has attended his labors in this field, and the esteem in which he is held by all who know him, attest his ability as a teacher, and his eminent fitness for the responsible position which he occupies. It is not too much to say that, as an educator, he has few, if any, superiors in the State, or in the west. The schools of Monroe rank with the foremost in Wisconsin. He is a leading member of the State Teacher's Association, and at a meeting of that organization, was appointed by his associates to prepare a curriculum of studies for the public schools, to be submitted to the legislature with a view of being embodied in the school laws of the State. He is, moreover, a gentleman of the highest moral character, an incessant student and an untiringworker. In politics he has always been republican, and, like the sect from which he sprang, was an uncompromising opponent of slavery. During the late war he served one year in the army as captain of company C, of the 40th Wisconsin Infantry. He took part in the second battle of Memphis, in 18(54, and various other engagements and skirmishes. He was a leading member of the Union League during the existence of that organization. On arriving at an age of discretion, he embraced the orthodox faith, and united with the Congregational Church, to which he still adheres. He was married Nov. 18, 18G1, to Phebe Ann Barber, daughter of Lillibridge Barber, of Hopkinson, R. I. She died Jan. 16, 1866, leaving three sons - Harry Le Verne, Clarence Walter and Nathan C. June 18, 1873, Mr. Twining was again married to Margaret Rockwell, daughter of James Rockwell, Esq., one of the early settlers of Chicago.

W. B. Patchin, son of Azar and Electa (Wanzy) Patchin, was born in Cayuga Co., N. Y., July 21, 1817. He was reared upon a farm, and received his education in the subscription school, paying for the same by cutting wood at twenty-five cents per cord. In 1844, he came to Wisconsin, and located in the town of Clarno, Dane county. His father's family came in the spring of 1846. The neighbors were few and far between, and he at one time traveled ten miles to hang an ax. May 26, 1860, he was married to Ruth J. Barmore, a native of Green Co., Penn. She died Nov. 21, 1879. She was a consistent member of the M. E. Church, and much respected by all. Mr. Patchin went to Dane county in very limited circumstances, but by energy and economy has acumulated a comfortable fortune. He is now reaping the reward of industry. He has lived to see the wild unbroken prairies transformed into beautiful farms, and commodious and comfortable dwellings occupy the places where stood the rude log structures of early times.

When a boy sixteen years old he was apprenticed to the trade, paying $250 for the privilege. Here he spent three years. In 1870, he erabarked in the business on his own account. In 1872, he came to America, landing in New York. Being out of money, and not finding a job, he sold a watch and with the proceeds went to Milwaukee, where he worked as a jeweler for a few years. In 1878, he came to Monroe,where he has since resided. In 1880, he was married to Ida Lowenbach, a native of Milwaukee, by whom he has had one child - Burnhardt. Mr. Fuellemann is a member of the Shooters Society, Turner's and Hook and Ladder company.

Peter Lichtenwalner, one of the prominent farmers of the county and the town of Clarno, was born in Northampton Co., Penn., May 1, 1820. He was a son of Peter and Susanna C. (Oswalt) Lichtenwalner, who were married in Lehigh Co., Penn., and were the parents of five sons and two daughters, three of whom are now living. His father was a life long member of the Lutheran Church, and his mother belonged the German Reformed Church. The subject of this sketch, when eighteen years old, he was apprenticed to a trade and served three years. In 1842, he was married to Sarah Kepler, by whom he had seven children, five now living - Mary C, wife of Matthew Wells; Hugh H., Lydia A., now Mrs. James Schneider ; Ida E., now Mrs. Joseph Trumpy ; and John P. In 1854, Mr. Lichtenwalner left his native State and emigrated to Green county and purchased land in the town of Clarno, on section 28, where he engaged in farming. In 1881, he came to Monroe, where he is leading a retired life. He was twice elected supervisor of the town, and for many years was school director, always taking an active interest in education. He is a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church, and done much toward the support of the same. He now has 268 acres of land, valued at $65 per acre.