Milwaukee County, Wisconsin - The whole text, 1909 (part 19 of 35)

Normal School at Albany, N. Y., came west with her parents, and shortly afterward married Mr. Rose. Both were born in New York state, and are now deceased, the father passing away on Sept. 6, 1890. David S. received his early education in the public schools of Darlington and was graduated in the high school _ at the early age of fourteen. He then spent three years in a printing office, but at the age of seventeen decided to follow the legal profession and began reading in the office of Cothren & Rose at Darlington, teaching school during the winter terms while pursuing his legal studies. He was admitted to the bar on June 30, 1876, and practiced for one year in Belmont, La Fayette county. Then returning to Darlington, he formed a partnership with his father, under the firm name of J. R. & D. S. Rose, which continued until the son removed to Milwaukee in 1886. He practiced alone in the Cream City for two years, and was then the senior member of the firm of Rose & Bell for four years, after which he again practiced alone until his election to the position of mayor of Milwaukee in 1898, being subsequently re-elected in 1900, 1902 and 1904, and again elected in 1908. At the expiration of his fourth term he went to Tucson, Ariz., to look after mining interests which he had there. The Twin Buttes Mining and Smelting Company is capitalized at $2,000,000. It owns 1,300 acres of land, covering sixty-one mining claims, and has built thirty-one miles of railroad, the object of the company being to promote and develop the business and put it on a shipping basis. Mr. Rose is a Democrat, and beside representing his party in many conventions - having been a delegate to nearly every county convention in La Fayette or Milwaukee county since he was twenty-one, and at the national Democratic conventions of 1884, 1900, and 1904 - he has also received its suffrages on many occasions, besides the notable ones already mentioned. He was mayor of Darlington in 1882-84, two terms; was elected county judge of La Fayette county in 1885, resigning in 1888; was nominated by the Democratic party for governor in 1902, cutting down the Republican plurality about 60,000 on that occasion, and he has also received the nomination of his party for Congress. He is devoted to the principles of his party and is ready to take his place in the ranks or as a leader as .'the exigencies of the case seem to demand. In his legal practice he has won a number of notable cases, among which may be mentioned the case of the State of Wisconsin vs. Meighan et al., which attracted widespread interest at the time because of the fact that a special plea of insanity was interposed in behalf of the 'seven defendants, tried together. They were all found to be insane at the time that the homicide was committed, and three were found to be insane at the time of the trial, being committed to the hospital for the insane at Mendota. The circumstances leading up to the homicide were these : In the fall of 1890, a farmer named Meighan was returning to his home from Darlington, Wis., riding upon a wagon loaded with lumber. With him was his hired man, named Sieboldt. They engaged in a quarrel, when Sieboldt pounded Meighan's brains out with an iron wrench. Sieboldt was arrested within a few hours after the tragedy, and because of strong threats of lynching was taken to Monroe, Green county, for safe keeping. Later, when it was deemed that the' danger of lynching had passed, Sieboldt was returned to Darlington for his preliminary examination. Arriving about noon, he was taken to the county jail and locked up. A mob immediately formed, broke into the jail, took Sieboldt out and hanged him to a tree at the corner of the public square. Shortly afterward a grand jury was empaneled and seven indictments were returned, charging as many persons, residents of La Fayette county, with homicide by lynching. The case came on for trial a few months later and was prosecuted by J. B. Simpson, district attorney, assisted by the late William E. Carter. Martin & Wilson also represented the accused, but the defense was conducted by Mr. Rose. The trial occupied twenty-nine days and resulted as stated above. The significant feature lay in the fact that the case of insanity was made so strong for four of the defendants that the state's experts answered the hypothetical questions in their favor. Another homicide case that commanded great interest at the time was that of the State vs. Robert Luscombe, tried in 1896, in the criminal court of Milwaukee county. The parties involved belonged to well-known families, and the defendant, Robert Luscombe, although young, had been city attorney of the city of Milwaukee. He killed his brother-in-law, Emil Sanger, by shooting him with a shot-gun. The trial consumed several weeks and Mr. Rose was one of the leading attorneys for the defense. Luscombe was acquitted in a trial upon the merits of the case within ten minutes after the jury retired. Mr. Rose was the attorney for Mayor P. J. Somers in the trial for impeachment brought by Garrett Dunck against that official, winning the case. He also participated in one of the most notable election contests that ever occurred in the state, that of John Fetzer against Edward Scofield, afterward governor of the state, for a seat in the state senate in 1891. Frauds in the election were charged and a writ of quo warranto was applied for to the supreme court. The writ was issued, an issue was framed and sent to the Marinette county Circuit Court for trial by jury. The trial resulted in a disagreement, the jury dividing on political party lines, and the contest was then taken to the senate, where Mr. Scofield was unseated and the office given to Mr. Fetzer. Mr. Rose is a prominent member in a number of leading fraternal, social and professional organizations, among which are the Elks, Eagles, Knights of Pythias, Improved Order of Red Men, Milwaukee Athletic Club, and the Milwaukee Bar Association. On Sept. 8, 1887, ne was united in marriage to Mrs. Margaret Blakeley, daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth (O'Connor) Leahy, of Darlington, Wis. By a former marriage Mr. Rose is the father of two children: Earl B., of Rose, Witte & Rose, who married Miss Barbara E. Curtis, daughter of Col. C. A. Curtis ; and Ethel, wife of Truman Kemler, who is engaged in general mercantile business in Platteville, Wis.

Theobald Otjen, of the firm of Otjen & Otjen, attorneys, Milwaukee, was born on Oct. 27, 1851, at West China, St. Clair county, Mich. His parents were John C. and Dorothea (Schriner) Otjen, both born in Germany, the former in 1809. The parents came to the I nitcd States in 1827, locating in Baltimore, Md., later removing to Cincinnati, Ohio, and then to Michigan. In the first two named places the father followed his trade of cabinetmaking, but after settling in Michigan he became a farmer. Theobald Otjen was educated at an academy in Marine City, Mich., and at a private school in Detroit, the latter conducted by Prof. P. M. Patterson. He came to Milwaukee in 1870 and remained two years, being at that time foreman in the rolling mills; and then concluding to study law he entered the legal department of the University of Michigan, in which he was graduated in 1875 with the degree of LL. B. He immediately began practicing at Detroit, Mich., and was for two years a member of the firm of Otjen & Rabbeaut, afterward practicing alone until he came to Milwaukee in 1883. Here he has since continuously resided, and he has been eminently successful both in his profession and in real estate business. His practice has been connected more especially with business transactions, rather than with court work. He was the attorney of the village of Bay View from 1885 until 1887, ^n tne latter year was elected to the common council of Milwaukee, and was re-elected three times, serving in all seven years. He was nominated for Congress by the Republican party in 1892, by acclamation, but was defeated by Hon. (afterward Senator) John L. Mitchell, that being one of the years when the agitation of the "Bennett law" transferred a large foreign vote to the Democratic party. He was, however, elected in 1894, and continued in Congress thereafter until 1907, serving as a member of the Fiftyfourth, Fifty-fifth, Fifty-sixth, Fifty-seventh, Fifty-eighth, and Fifty-ninth congresses, a period of twelve years. He was a trustee of the public library and museum of Milwaukee from 1887 until 1904, during which time the beautiful new building was erected, and he has served in the state central committee of the Republican party. His public career has been one eminently satisfactory to his constituents - an honorable career, reflecting credit on both himself and the people whom he served so long and faithfully. On March 12, 1879, he was united in marriage to Miss Louisa E. Heames, daughter of Henry and Xeoma (Carpenter) Heames, of Detroit, Mich., and they have four children: Henry H., Grace V., Fannie H., and Christian John. Mr. Otjen ranks high in .Masonic circles, belonging to Ivanhoe Commandery, and he is also a member of the Royal Arcanum. In religious faith he belongs to the Methodist Episcopal church.

Milton H. Umbreit, attorney, was born in Prairie du Sac, Sauk county, Wis., Aug. 14, 1873, ana< is the son of Rev. Traugott and Catherine B. Umbreit, of whom further notice is given in the sketch of another son, Augustus C. Umbreit. He was educated in the public schools of Milwaukee and the Waukesha high school, and then spent two years at the University of Wisconsin. His legal studies were pursued in the offices of H. W. Lander and Judge J. J. Dick, at Beaver Dam. He was admitted to the bar by examination in 1897, and he began the practice of his profession at once in Beaver Dam, remaining there until January, 1901, when he came to Milwaukee and entered into a partnership with his brother, Augustus C, under the firm name of Umbreit & Umbreit. This association lasted until 1903, for the next three years he practiced alone, and then, in 1906, he again formed a business partnership with his brother, which is in force at the present time (1908). They carry on a general practice, are very successful in the prosecution of probate and civil cases, and also in criminal cases, although that class forms but a small part of their general business. Mr. Umbreit is a Republican, and while a resident of Beaver Dam filled the office of justice of the peace. In 1898 he was nominated on the Republican ticket for district attorney of Dodge county, but as the voting population of that district is three-fourths Democratic he failed to get the position, although he made an exceptionally good canvass against overwhelming numbers. He belongs to the Milwaukee County Bar Association, to the Milwaukee Bar Association and to the Wisconsin State Bar Association. He is also popular in club and society circles, was for three years president of the Wisconsin Pony Bowling Association, and conducted three tournaments at the Calumet Club - to which he also belongs - in 1904, 1905, and 1906. He is considered one of the most promising among the younger attorneys of the city, and the firm of Umbreit & Umbreit professionally takes a high rank among the lawyers of the city and the state. Personally the members who compose it enjoy a large measure of the respect and esteem of their fellow citizens. The junior member of the firm belongs to the Evangelical Association. In Masonic circles he is a member of Kilbourn Lodge, No. 3, Kilbourn Chapter, No. 1, and Kilbourn Council, No. 9. ,

John W, Wegner, a prominent attorney of Milwaukee, was born in that city on Aug. 18, 1862. His parents, Frederick and Caroline (Tesch) Wegner, are of German origin and came to this country in 1852. The father was a farmer by vocation, but is now retired from active life. John W. atteneded the public schools, there obtaining the elementary education which formed the foundation of his later acquirements. He attended first the Oshkosh Normal School and then the Lmiversity of Wisconsin for his higher education, and was graduated in the latter in 1883 with the degree of LL. B. He began practicing law the following year, at first alone, and later be formed a partnership with Jefferson C. McKiney and John F. La Boule. At present he is a member of the firm of Wegner. Blatchley & Gilbertson, with rooms in the Railway Exchange Building. He has been associated for many years with very important legal cases, participated in the litigation concerning the consolidation of the street car lines in Milwaukee, and has done much business in the supreme court, having argued over seventy cases before that tribunal. In politics he is a Democrat and was, in 1886, elected to the office of district attorney of Milwaukee, serving in that position for two years. For a time he frequently represented his party in the county and state conventions, but in recent years has not taken an active part in political movements. On April 14, 1889, he was united in marriage to Miss Julia W. Cook, of Milwaukee. They have no children. Mr. Wegner is a member of the Milwaukee Athletic Club, Calumet Club, Knights of Pythias, and Union League (non-resident) of Chicago. He is a man who ranks high in his profession, and is popular in social as well as professional circles.

Rev. Francis Charles Ryan, rector of St. Matthew's church, Milwaukee, was born in Fond du Lac, Wis., Oct. 16, 1859. His parents were Michael and Ellen (McGinis) Ryan, both natives of Ireland. They both came to America in 1852, were married in New York, remained there one year and then removed to Fond du Lac county, Wis., where the father followed the vocation of agriculture, being very successful in his chosen pursuit. He had a fine farm in Fond du Lac county, and on this place two of his sons are now residing. Rev. F. C. Ryan received his early education at the public schools of Fond du Lac, his theological training at St. Francis Seminary. Milwaukee, being ordained by Archbishop Heiss on June 24, 1884, and he officiated at his first mass on June 29, following, at Fond du Lac. For the next four years he was a teacher at St. Francis, having English, the Christian doctrines, and mathematics. He was then appointed to the church of St. Francis Borgia, at Cedarburg, Wis., remaining as rector of the charge for eight years, and then coming to his present church of St. Matthew. The parish was organized in 1892 by Father Naughton, now of Madison, who was rector for about three years, and was succeeded by Father Ryan. The number of families in the parish is about 250, with a congregation of about 800. The church, built in Romanesque style of architecture, is of brick with Bedford stone trimmings, and has a seating capacity of 1,000. It was erected in 1905. The parish Tiome is a good substantial frame building. Father Ryan belongs to the orders of Catholic Foresters' and Knights of Columbus.

August Christopher Bendler, pastor of St. Matthew's Lutheran -church - which belongs to the Wisconsin Synod - is a native of AVisconsin, born in Sheboygan county, in the town of Rhine, on Oct. 31, 1858. His parents, Frederic and Frederica Bendler, were of German birth, the former born at Magdeburg, Oct. 16, 181 1, died May 28, 1865, and the latter, nee Klietz, also of Magdeburg. Saxony, was born on Jan. 12, 1815, died June 20, 1897. The father was a stone-cutter by trade, but after coming to this country, Oct. 20, 1852, settled in Sheboygan county and followed the vocation of farming in the town of Sheboygan Falls. August C. was educated in the public and parochial schools of Sheboygan county, and later entered the Lutheran Northwestern University at Watertown, Wis. Subsequently he was a student at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Mo., and the Lutheran Seminary at Milwaukee, and was graduated in the latter in the theological department in 1881. He was ordained at-Galesburg, 111., his first charge, where he remained two years. He spent seven and one-half years at Burlington, Wis., in charge of the Lutheran St. John's church there, and in 1890 came to Milwaukee and succeeded Dr. A. Hoenecke in the pastorate of St. Matthew's church, where he has ministered to the people for over eighteen years. The parish includes over 500 families and was established in 1865 by Pastor Vorberg. The parochial school is under the charge of four male teachers. Rev. Bendler has been twice married. On Dec. 13, 1881, he was united to Miss Anna Allermann, daughter of Henry and Mary (Carner) Allermann, of Watertown. ' Two children were born to them : Martin, who died on May 19, 1897, aged thirteen years ; and Olga, who died Oct. 9, 1888, aged two years. Their mother died on March 11, 1892. On May 28, 1893, Rev. Bendler married Miss Wilma Kees, daughter of Christian and Wilhelmina (Gehritz) Kees, of Burlington, Wis. Their children are August A. H., Eric R. G., and Irene. Mr. Bendler is a man of wide reading, is especially interested in the study of archaeology, and is also an experienced traveler, having journeyed over much of America and a number of the countries of Europe. He brings to his travels the observing habits of a student and has gained a broad culture from the combination of his studies, his travels, and his intimate knowledge of human nature as it is revealed to the sympathetic eye of a pastor. Since 1907 Mr. Bendler has been vice-president of the Uintah Placer Mining, Irrigation, and Exploration Company of Utah, which he has helped to build to its preent flourishing condition. He is also vice-president of the Uintah Interstate Coal Company.

Edward M. Hyzer, an attorney of Milwaukee, and Wisconsin counsel for the Chicago & Northwestern Railroad Company, was born in the city of Janesville, Wis., Dec. 10, 1854. He is of Dutch and English descent, his ancestors on the paternal side having been among the Dutch colonists of New York. On the maternal side the family is of English origin, and was well known in Vermont in the early part of the nineteenth century. His parents were Jacob E. and Mary A. (Chase) Hyzer, the former born in New York and the latter in Vermont. The father came from Dutchess county, N. Y., to Milwaukee, in 1846, and the mother from Bradford county, Vt, to Rock county, Wis., in 1836. In 1848 Mr. Hyzer moved to Rock county and engaged in the hardware business, and that city was the home of the family and of Edward M. until 1897. Edward M. received a broad classical education under the instruction of Professor Hare, of Janesville, and studied law in the office of the late Chief Justice John 15. Cassoday. Mr. Hyzer was admitted to the bar on examination, in 1880, and has since been admitted to practice in all the United States and state courts. He maintained his office in Janesville from 1880 until 1897, when he removed to Milwaukee.

and Virginia (Kline) Lando, both of whom were also natives of Hungary and lived out their allotted time in that country. The ancestors were highly cultured people, being graduated in the excellent educational institutions of Hungary, and were leading citizens and men of affairs. The subject of this review received his preliminary education in public and private schools, then completed a high school course, after which he attended a gymnasium and graduated at a clerical college, receiving a "certificate of maturity." In 1865 he migrated to America, and a year later located in the city of Milwaukee, where he followed the profession of teaching for about eighteen months. While so engaged he began the study of law and in due time entered the law department of the University of Wisconsin, where he graduated with the class of 1869, receiving the degree of Bachelor of Laws. Opening an office in Milwaukee soon thereafter he has since been engaged continuously in the general practice of law, controlling a large and representative clientage. He was married on April 15, 1877, to Miss Tda, daughter of Daniel and Emma Casparv, of Milwaukee. Mrs. Lando died on March 16, 1902. To this union there were born five children, of whom the following mention is appropriately made : Bell married Lewis Rosenthal, of Detroit, Iowa, and is the mother of one child, Maurice ; Dr. D. H. is mentioned more at length on another page; lima married Sidney N. Pollok, and resides in Milwaukee ; Victor Scott is a traveling salesman ; and Maxa is at home. Mr. Lando is a Republican in his political views and has served as school commissioner of Milwaukee. Fraternally he is a member of the Masonic order, the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, the Germania and several other societies, and he also has membership in the Wisconsin State and the Milwaukee Bar associations.

John Henry Roemer is a member of the present Railroad Commission of the State of Wisconsin, but prior to his appointment to that position he was a leading attorney of Milwaukee. He was born near Clarington. Monroe county, Ohio, on April 26, 1866, son of Jacob and Elizabeth (Leinberger) Roemer, both of whom were born at Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany, the former in 1826 and the latter in 1837. Upon their migration to the United States the paternal ancestors located in Pennsylvania, and when the maternal grandparents came they selected Virginia as their abiding place. Jacob Roemer, the father of the subject of this review, served as a soldier in the Mexican war, being mustered in January, 1847, as a private in Company I, Second Pennsylvania volunteers, the company being commanded by Capt. Robert Porter. The regiment went direct to the city of New Orleans, where it encamped on the famous old battle-ground six miles below the city, and from there received transportation to Lobos Island. On March 9 it was conveyed by boats to Anton Lizardo, in sight of Vera Cruz, where with other troops it disembarked and proceeded immediately to invest the city, being busily engaged day and night, making preparations for the bombardment. In April the regiment arrived at

Plan del Rio, at the base of Cerro Gordo, where the Mexican army under Gen. Santa Anna was strongly intrenched. An attack was made upon the enemy which resulted in the complete rout of the latter, the capture of many prisoners, 5,000 stand of small arms, and all the siege guns ; Santa Anna narrowly escaping on a mule, leaving his cork leg and a large amount of silver behind. General Scott's army immediately advanced to the city of Jalapa, and in June to the city of Puebla. On Aug. 8 the regiment moved for the city of Mexico and participated in the battles of Contreras and Churubusco. Then followed the battles of M'olino del Rey and Chapultepec, and after a bitter contest at the gates of the city, on Sept. 13, 1847, the American flag waved over the halls of the Montezumas. The regiment remained in the city of Mexico nine months, till the treaty of peace was signed at Guadelupe Hidalgo, and it received orders for marching home on May 29; 1848. Jacob Roemer then engaged in the general merchandise business, dealing extensively in live stock, wool, etc., and his efforts resulted in very gratifying success. He died in 1884 and his widow survived until 1888, when she, too, passed away. John H. Roemer, whose name introduces this review, received his early education in the public schools of his native place, completed a course in the Clarington high school, and then entered the Marietta College at Marietta, Ohio, in which institution he graduated in 1887 with the degree of Bachelor of Arts. He then followed the profession of teaching for some time, serving as principal of the Linsly Institute at Wheeling, W. Va., for a period of eighteen months, and as principal of the Fairmont State Normal School at Fairmont, W. Va., one year. While thus engaged he began the study of law and in due time entered the Yale University Law School and graduated in 1892 with the degree of Bachelor of Laws. Locating then in the city of Milwaukee he was for several years associated with the law firm of Van Dyke & Van Dyke. In May, 1899, he became the senior member of the firm of Roemer & Aarons, and this partnership continued until August, 1907, when Mr. Roemer was appointed to the position he now occupies - member of the Railroad Commission of Wisconsin. While engaged in the practice of law his specialty was life and accident insurance and the defense of personal injury suits for the liability and accident insurance companies. As a result of his experience in defending personal injury suits Mr. Roemer has reached the conviction that the present system of insurance is unjust to the working men, and that the state should provide some method of insurance after the manner of Germany, England, and France; and he has been interested in the work of the Commission of Labor, looking to the enactment of such law in Wisconsin. He was married on Nov. 17, 1897, to Miss Caroline Hamilton Pier, daughter of Col. C. K. and Kate (Hamilton) Pier, the former of whom died in 1895. Mrs. Roemer was admitted to the bar in 1891, but does not practice, and her mother and sister have also been admitted as attorneys, the family being a noted one in Wisconsin. To Mr. and Airs. Roemer there have been born three children : Kate Pier, John Pier and James Mcintosh, the latter of whom died in infancy. Mr. Roemer is a Democrat in his political views, and he held the office of Regent of State Normal Schools prior to his appointment as railroad commissioner, resigning- the former position to accept the latter. His religious affiliations are with the Lutheran church, and among the fraternal societies, clubs, and professional associations in which he has membership may be mentioned the following: Jefferson Club of Milwaukee; University Club of Milwaukee; University Club of Madison ; Alpha Sigma Phi College fraternity ; Phi Beta Kappa honorary scholarship college fraternity; Knights of Pythias; and the Milwaukee Bar Association.

Charles L. Aarons is a practicing attorney in the city of Milwaukee, where his ability is recognized by a large and increasing clientage. He is genial and democratic in disposition, unassuming in manner, a man of excellent reputation in his profession, and of unquestioned morals and mental ability. He was born in New York city on Aug. 18, 1872. He received his preliminary education in the public schools of Milwaukee, after which he spent three years in the public schools of Chicago, completing his high school course in Milwaukee. He then matriculated at the University of Wisconsin, and after three years' study entered the law department, graduating with the class of 1895, and receiving the degree of Bachelor of Laws. At once entering upon the practice of his profession in Milwaukee, he had his office with Charles W. Felker until 1897, and then practiced alone until May, 1899, when he became a member of the law firm of Nickerson, Roemer & Aarons. On the death of one of the firm, Mr. Nickerson, in 1900, the name was changed to Roemer & Aarons, which firm continued until August, 1907, when Mr. Roemer, having been appointed a member of the State Railway Commission by Governor Davidson, withdrew from the firm, and the firm of Aarons & Niven was organized. During all these changes of associations Mr. Aarons has occupied the same offices, situated in the Free Press building. His practice is of a general nature. He was married on March 1, 1905, to Miss Rose Sheuerman, of Des Moines, Iowa, and to this union there has been born one child, Matilda. Mr. Aarons is a Republican in his political views, and has frequently served as delegate to county, congressional and state conventions. He is a member of the Milwaukee school board, having been elected thereto in July, 1908, and was formerly a member of the same for two years, 1903-5. In religious affairs his affiliations are with the Jewish church. He is a member of the Federated Jewish Charities; a member of the General Committee of District No. 6; of the B'nai B'rith, of which he has been a delegate to the District Grand Lodge No. 6, for the past five years; a director of the "Settlement"; a member of Temple Emanu-El, and past master of Harmony Lodge, No. 142, F. & A. M., being a Blue Lodge, Chapter and Council Mason. He is also a member of the Milwaukee Athletic Club, and of the Milwaukee and State Bar associations.

Henry L. Eaton, a practicing attorney in the city of Milwaukee, was born in Dodge county, Wis., on May 28, 1858, son of Lyman B. and Mary J. (Sawyer) Eaton, the former of whom was born in Onondaga, N. Y., and the latter at Haverhill, N. H. The Eatons trace their ancestry back to earliest Colonial times, and it is supposed that the first American ancestor was Sir Francis Eaton, who came over in the Mayflower. The paternal grandfather, Fuller Eaton, served as a soldier in the war of 1812. Lyman B. Eaton, the father of the subject of this review, first came to Wisconsin in 1836, but shortly thereafter he returned to the Empire State. Then, in a comparatively short time he again removed to Wisconsin and located at Dartford, Green Lake county, where he resided four years, after which he removed to Dodge county and settled on a farm, living thereon until his death. In addition to farming he devoted a great deal of attention to the breeding of driving horses and gained a wide reputation in that line. He died in 1884 and his widow still survives. Henry L. Eaton, whose name introduces this review, received his preparatory education in Wayland Academy at Beaver Dam, Wis., where he graduated with the class of 1874. Deciding upon the practice of law as his life's vocation he entered the office of A. Scott Sloan at Beaver Dam, and after a thorough study of the intricacies of the subject he was admitted to the bar on examination in 1881. He then began the practice of his profession at Beaver Dam in partnership with Otto E. Hempel, which association continued until the death of the latter in 1883. In 1886 Mr. Eaton removed to Milwaukee and formed a partnership with W. C. Williams, under the firm name of Williams & Co., and this firm continued in business until 1889, when Mr. Eaton became the confidential associate of George Hiles in the lumber and railway business. In 1892 he also became an attorney for the International Land Co., continuing his relations with Mr. Hiles, however, and he remained thus engaged until the autumn of 1894, in the meantime making trips to Cuba and the South American countries in the interest of the company. In the fall of 1894 he associated himself with P. G. Lewis, under the firm name of Eaton & Lewis, and this partnership continued two years. Since 1896 Mr. Eaton has been engaged in the practice of law alone, and he commands a large and representative clientage. He was married on Oct. 15, 1894, to Miss Julia A., daughter of Fred and Anna (Ramming) Wiedman, of Brooklyn, Wis. In politics Mr. Eaton is allied with the Grover Cleveland school of statesmanship, commonly denominated "Gold Democrats," but he is not active in the political field. Professionally he has membership in the Dodge County Bar Association, and fraternally he is a member of the Improved Order of Red Men and the Knights of Pythias.

John T. Meredith was' born in England. He was a builder of iron and steel furnaces in his native country, and immigrated to the United States in 1868. He located in Milwaukee and practically ever since has been identified with what is now the United States Steel Company. He erected the steel plant in South Chi- cago and has the unique distinction of being the first builder of malleable iron furnaces in Milwaukee and the Northwest. When the village of Bay View was in its infancy he served for a time as its president. The Meredith Brothers Company engaged in business in 1892, doing a general contracting business. In 1901 the firm was incorporated under the laws of Wisconsin with John T. Meredith as president, Richard secretary, and George S. treasurer. Since 1903 the officers have been John T. Meredith president and George S. secretary and treasurer. The firm makes a specialty of heavy construction for manufacturing plants, and erecting blast furnaces, heating furnaces, malleable melting furnaces, open hearth steel furnaces and annealing furnaces of all kinds. John T. Meredith, the head of the company, came to Milwaukee in 1868, and has since resided here. He has been twice married. His first wife was Sarah A. Swain, by whom he had six children, five of whom grew to maturity : Maria, the wife of F. W. Bailey ; Alfred J., deceased ; Mary, the wife of Howard Thornberry ; Richard, and George S. The first wife passed away in 1872, and his second union was to Miss Eliza Swain, who died on July 28, 1908. She was the mother of four children, three of whom grew to maturity: Horatio S., Sarah, and Harry, now deceased.

Frank L. E, Drozniakiewicz is recognized as one of the prominent druggists and successful business men of the Cream City and has always been conspicuous for his honest business methods and desire to please his customers. He is a native of Milwaukee, born there April 13, 1880, a son of Frank and Cecilia (Grymczynski) Drozniakiewicz, who were both natives of the province of Posen, German Poland. They immigrated to America at an early dav and were among the pioneer Polish residents of Milwaukee. After locating in their new home, the father was engaged in the hardware business for many years. He reared seven children, who grew to maturity in the Cream City: Mary, the wife of Peter Fons ; Joseph ; Sophia, the widow of Casper Kaczmarek ; Roman ; Frank L. E. ; Leo, a physician; and Victoria. Frank, the subject of this sketch, always resided in his native city and received his educational advantages in the public schools of Milwaukee. He started in as an apprentice in the drug business in 1898, with Stanley E. Czerwinski. In 1900 he received his first diploma and three years later received his full diploma, to practice in the state. For four years he worked as a druggist and manager of The Glysz Drug Company, but he desired a store of his own, and in January, 1907, embarked in business for himself at his present location. He has met with gratifying success in his profession, this result being due to his desire to please and the fine stock of goods which he carries. On Aug. 12, 1902, Mr. Drozniakiewicz married Wanda, the daughter of Mathias and Eva (Kolodziezski) Woida. Three children have been made welcome in their happy home : Victoria, Raymond, and Cecilia. The family are members of St. Cyril and Methodius Polish Catholic church. While Mr. Drozniakiewicz is one of the younger business men he is very progressive and is meeting with a well earned reward.

Wladislaus Louis Petrykowski stands among' the younger business men of Milwaukee who have by their own efforts and perseverence risen from comparative obscurity and poverty to an enviable position in the business circles of the city. Mr. Petrykowski conducts a fine tailoring establishment and ready-to-wear clothing store, and in addition carries a large line of hats and men's furnishing goods, at 443 Mitchell street. He is a native of Exin, province of Posen, Germany, born there on Feb. 19, 1870, a son of Anton and Antonia (Paprocki) Petrykowski, who immigrated to the United States with their family in 1881. They landed in September of that year and immediately located in Milwaukee, where the father, who was a shoemaker, by trade, worked at the bench for many years. In 1901 he retired from active life and since that time has been enjoying his declining years in a well deserved rest. Mr. and Mrs. Petrykowski reared a family of nine children: Wladislaus L., Theodore, Casimir, Vincent, Alexander, John, Anton, Marie, and Josephine. Wladislaus, the subject of this brief sketch, was eleven years of age when his parents came to the new world, and after becoming established in the new home in Milwaukee was sent to St. Joseph's school, where he remained until the age of seventeen. At that time he began his business life as clerk in a clothing store. Mr. Petrykowski had excellent taste and a pleasing manner and readily found employment in some of the finest clothing stores of the Cream City. He was advanced from one position of trust to another and took charge at one time or another of every branch of the clothing business. He was ambitious, however, and not content to remain in the pay of another. He was prudent, and during the years he was working in the city he accumulated considerable capital ; and in October, 1908, he embarked in business for himself on Mitchell street, where he conducts one of the up-to-date clothing establishments of the city and has built up an immense trade. He desires to please his customers, and has achieved marked success in his chosen vocation. On June 19, 1893, Mr. Petrykowski was united in marriage with Stella, the daughter of Valentine and Mary (Witucki) Prezychocki, of Milwaukee. Four children have been born to this union: Irene, Helen, Adeline, and Thadeus. The family are members of St. Stanislaus' Polish Catholic church. In politics Mr. Petrykowski is a Democrat and takes an active interest in the party. He is a Knight of St. Martin, a member of the Polish National Alliance of America, the Konstantine Malek Singing Society, Polish Sharpshooters, a Knight of Columbus, and he is also a member of the St. Stanislaus Dramatic and Singing Society. Mr. Petrykowski is one of the rising young men of the South Side and is one of the popular merchants of that district.

Joseph L. Pawlak, Ph. G., one of the rising young Polish merchants of the city of Milwaukee, whose place of business is located at 905 Mitchell street, was born in the Cream City on Jan. 22, 1883. He is a son of Lucas and Josephine (Kuspa) Pawlak, both natives of the province of Posen, German Poland. The father was born in

1856 and came to maturity in his native country. In 1878 he emigrated to the United States and located in Milwaukee, where he has since resided. For the past twenty-five years he has been in the employ of the city water department, eighteen years of that time as hydrant inspector. He and his wife were the parents of eleven children, whose names follow in the order of their birth : John, deceased; Joseph L. ; Mary, wife of Adolph Sytkowski ; Frank; Stanislaus, deceased; Bernard, deceased; Stanislawa; Aloysius ; Leokadia ; Edmund ; and Salomea. Joseph L. Pawlak, the subject of this review, received his early educational advantages in St. Hyacinth's parochial school, after which he took a course at Marquette College. He began his apprenticeship in the druggist's business in 1898 and in 1901 was given his first certificate. His degree as graduate pharmacist came after he had passed successfully the examination submitted by the state board of pharmacy in 1905. About the middle of November, 1907, Mr. Pawlak embarked in the business under his own name. The venture met with success from the start, due in large measure to Mr. Pawlak's personal popularity, his thorough knowledge of the business and his sterling integrity. Reared in the Catholic church, Mr. Pawlak is today one of the devout communicants of St. Hyacinth's Polish Catholic church.

George H. Rowell, residing at 283 Lyon street, Milwaukee, has been a trusted employe of the Chicago & Northwestern Railway Company ever since he left school, with the exception of two years. Mr. Rowell comes of sturdy New England stock. Amid the hills of New Hampshire the parents, Enos S. and Mary (Pickett) Rowell. lived and died, and the son has the traits of character which since pre-Revolutionary days have made the men of the White Mountain State renowned for their sterling manhood. The father of George Rowell, like the son himself, was a member of the Federal army in the Civil war. Seldom, comparatively speaking, has the spectacle been witnessed of father and son enlisting in the same army and fighting the same battles, those of their country's cause. The patriotic impulse engendered by the old New England patriotism brought about this interesting event. Both served their country on the Southern field, and the father died for the cause. Enos S. Rowell was also a soldier in the Mexican war. He enlisted at Norwich, Vt., under Colonel Ransome, and served through the Mexican conflict, and later served in the Fourth New Hampshire infantry in 1861. He was wounded at Fort Wagner and died at Fort Schuyler, New York City, in April, 1864. George H. Rowell was born at Manchester, N. H., in August, 1850. When the war broke out he was too young to be accepted as a soldier, but his enthusiastic desire to enlist in his country's cause was not to go for naught, and in 1862, when he was but twelve years old, he joined Company H of the Eleventh Illinois infantry as drummerboy. He was mustered out in 1863. After leaving school, in Manchester, young Rowell came West and made his home in Chicago. He started in as an apprentice in a machine-shop, leaving this position two years later to take a position as fireman with the North- western road. He became an engineer in 1871 and has continued in that capacity ever since. It is noteworthy in the life of Mr. Rowell that he has been employed by the same railroad company the entire time of his railway service, a period of over forty years. Mr. Rowell is a Republican in politics, and in religion the members of the family are Presbyterians. Mr. Rowell is a member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and of the Knights of Pythias. In 1872 he was married to Mrs. Minerva Muir. They have one daughter, Miss Lulu Rowell, who was born in 1876.

Joseph Davidson, the efficient superintendent of the Milwaukee Dry Dock Company, was born in Scotland on March 4, 1852. He is a son of Thomas and Helen M. (McFarlin) Davidson, both of whom were born in Scotland, the former in March, 1828, and the latter in 1825. The father came to Milwaukee with his family in 1855 and found employment in the Jones shipyards. Subsequently, in partnership with L. Ellsworth, he purchased the company and conducted it under the name of Ellsworth & Davidson until 1868. In that year Mr. Wold purchased Mr. Ellsworth's interest and the two conducted a large and flourishing business until a few years ago, when it was sold to the Milwaukee Dry Dock Company. The father died in 1895, but his widow is still living, a much esteemed resident of the Cream City. Joseph Davidson was but three years of age when he came to Milwaukee with his parents and obtained the education afforded by the Fifth and Eighth ward schools. Immediately after leaving school he began his apprenticeship in the ship building industry under the preceptorship of his father, and before he had attained his majority he had superintended the construction of the schooners Saland and Moonlight, at the time the largest vessels of their class afloat on the lakes. He has been in direct charge of what is now the property of the Milwaukee Dry Dock Companv since 1871, although he has not had the title of superintendent all that time. His natural skill, his capacity for work, and his ability to handle men have been large factors in the success which he has attained. On Sept. 2, 1874,-Mr. Davidson was united in marriage to Miss Euna Bridge, a daughter of Harry and Harriet Hard, formerly residents on Lake Erie, but subsequently of Milwaukee. To this union was born, in 1876, a son, Watt Bell, now with the O'Neil Paint & Oil Company. Watt Bell Davidson was married on June 24, 1908, to Miss Flora Sheriff, of Milwaukee.

Henry J. Stark is the secretary of the Pabst Brewing Company at Milwaukee, and in the discharge of the duties of that position he contributes measurably to the success of one of the Cream City's important manufacturing industries. Mr. Stark was born at Zimmerhausen, Germany, on July 12, 1854, the son of Carl and Minnie (TTafemann) Stark, both of whom were also natives of the Fatherland. The parents migrated to America in the late '60s, and on May 12, 1868, established their residence in the city of Milwaukee, where the father secured employment in the hardware house of James Woods & Company, and he continued thus engaged until his death. His career in America was destined to be a short one, how- ever, and his death occurred in 1872, his faithful wife also passing away three days after his demise. Henry J. Stark, the son, received his preliminary education in the excellent public schools of his native land, and after the migration of the family to America he continued his studies at night schools until he had mastered the English language sufficiently to fit him for the duties of life. He began his independent career by working on the farm of his uncle during the year 1871, and from 1872 to 1876 he was in the employ of the Pierce Whaling Hardware Co. In the year last named this institution failed and was succeeded by the firm of Jones & Laughlin, with whom Mr. Stark remained one year. On Oct. 1, 1877, he entered the service of the Pabst Brewing Company, with whom he has ever since remained, his employment covering a period of nearly a third of a century, which is a no uncertain tribute to his efficiency and faithfulness in the performance of his duties. He first began work for this company in the capacity of assistant bookkeeper, in which position he remained for some time, and then became bookkeeper. Later he was promoted to the position of credit man, and on Jan. 26, 1906, he became the secretary of this mammoth corporation, which office he still continues to fill. He was married on Sept. 19, 1878, to Miss Minnie E. Stredy, daughter of Charles and Charlotte Stredy, natives of Germany, who settled in Milwaukee in 1848, and to this union there were born four children ; the eldest of whom, born in 1880, is now the wife of George W. Lyon, and the mother of two children: Washburn Stark Lyon, born in 1901, and Katherine Lyon, born in 1903. The other children of Mr. and Mrs. Stark are Henry W., Herbert C, and Clara J. Mr. Stark is a member of the Milwaukee Athletic Club, the Deutscher Club, the Blue Mound Golf Club, the Milwaukee Musical Society, and the Milwaukee Male Chorus.

Charles F. Hase. - The career of Charles F. Hase illustrates most forcibly the possibilities that are open in this country to earnest, persevering young men, who have the courage of their convictions and the determination to be the architects of their own fortune. It proves that neither wealth nor social position are essential to the attainment of eminent usefulness, honorable distinction, and true success. Charles F. Hase is a self-made man. He was born in Milwaukee on Sept. 19, 1870, his parents being Henry and Wilhelmine (Bergerler) Hase. His early education was obtained in the public schools, and later he attended a commercial college. After leaving the college Mr. Hase secured a position with the Second Ward Savings Bank, where he was faithful and worked with that persistent spirit that invariably wins success. Beginning with the position of errand boy at the low round of the ladder, he was rapidly advanced from one position of trust to another, giving sixteen years of faithful service to the Second Ward Savings Bank. Fully appreciating the splendid opportunities offered in the automobile parts manufacturing business, Mr. Hase in 1904 severed his connection with the bank and became secretarv and treasurer of the A. O. Smith Company, where he now is. Mr. Hase is also interested in the lumber business, being vice-president of the M. Hilty Lumber Company. In all his varied business relations he has maintained a high character for upright and fair dealing, and withal is noted as a man of tact and shrewdness. As a citizen Mr. Hase has been an earnest worker in all movements tending towards the material welfare and prosperity of Milwaukee. He is courteous and affable in manner, with that consideration for others that is essential to the true gentleman. Mr. Hase is a member of the Deutscher Club, the Milwaukee Athletic Club, and the Pewaukee Yacht Club.' On April 19, 1902, he was united in marriage to Clemmy Louise Hilty, daughter of the late Michael and Clementine Hilty. Two children have been born to this union, Julia and Carl.

William H. Ellsworth, president of the Ellsworth & Thayer Manufacturing Company, one of the largest industries of its kind in the Cream City, was born at Windsor, Conn., Oct. 18, 1842, the son of William and Emily N. (Miller) Ellsworth, who resided in the east until the close of life. William, the subject of this sketch, attended the public schools of Windsor and completed his education at Windsor Academy. He came west and located in Milwaukee in 1863, and his first business enterprise was in the Butler Salt Supply Company; but in a short time he gave this up to associate himself with Sexton Brothers, dry goods dealers. He severed his connection with them to become a member of the M. & L. Stein Company, manufacturers of hats and caps. In 1877 Mr. Ellsworth was one of the founders of the firm of Straw, Ellsworth & Brandt, hatters, and continued to carry on business under that name for about four and a half years, when the senior members bought Mr. Brandt's interest and carried on the business under the name of Straw & Ellsworth. On Dec. 15, 1900, the firm name was again changed, when Mr. Thayer bought an interest, and since that time it has been known as Ellsworth & Thayer. Since its reorganization the firm deals exclusively in furs, manufacturing gloves, mittens, and fur coats. Today the house holds an enviable position in circles, which is due to the untiring labors and energy of the members of the firm. On April 20, 1865, Mr. Ellsworth married Theresa M. Matthews, a native of Milwaukee. Two children have been born to them : Jane E., deceased ; and William H. Mr. Ellsworth's fraternal affiliations are with the Knights of Pythias.

Joseph C. Skobis, secretary and treasurer of the Skobis Brothers Company, was born in Milwaukee, and is a son of Frank Skobis, whose sketch appears elsewhere in this volume. He received the best educational advantages to be had in the public and parochial schools of the city, and when still quite young entered his father's employ in the structural iron business. His start was made at the bottom, but his capacity for work and his inherent ability in every branch soon won him promotion. When on April 13, 1906, the firm was incorporated, Mr. Skobis was made secretary and treasurer, a position which he has since filled in a manner which redounds quite as much to the wisdom of the directors in selecting him for the place as to his own credit. Fraternally Mr. Skobis is identified with the Knights of Columbus and the Travelers' Protective Association. Mr. Skobis was married on Oct. 8, 1908, to Miss Katherine Hall, a daughter of John and Frances Hall, of Chicago. Although comparatively young Mr. Skobis has a host of friends who predict for him a brilliant future in the commercial world.

Alfred Kittredge Hamilton, son of Irenus and Mary Esther (Kittredge) Hamilton, was born on Oct. 31, 1840, in Lyme, N. H., where his father owned and operated a grist-mill and saw-mill. He fitted for college at Kimball Union Academy, Meriden, N. H., and entered Dartmouth in 1859. In 1861 he left college and entered the I'nited States Military Academy at West Point, where he remained for two years, ranking second in his class, but was obliged to resign and retire from the army by reason of ill-health, resulting from an accidental injury received in artillery drill. In 1864 he received his Dartmouth diploma "as of his class," 1863. Mr. Hamilton came west in the fall of 1863. locating in Fond du Lac, Wis., where he commenced business as a manufacturer of lumber. In 1883 he moved to Milwaukee and assumed management of the Milwaukee Harvester Company, retiring in 1898. He organized the Hamilton Lime & Stone Company in 1883, with quarries and kilns at Hamilton, Wis., and conducted the business until 1899, when the properties were sold to the Western Lime & Cement Company. He is a trustee of the Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company, and a member of its Executive, Finance, and Special Real Estate committees: director of the First National Hank of Milwaukee ; director of the Milwaukee Gas Light Company ; president of the Milwaukee Soldiers' Monument Association, 1 897-1 905 ; elected honorary member Phi Beta Kappa Society in 1895 > president of the Dartmouth Alumni Association, 1897-8; and has served several terms as vestryman of St. Paul's Episcopal church, Milwaukee. Although retired from active business Mr. Hamilton has financial interests in many enterprises, and these necessarily entail demands upon his attention. He also owns improved real estate in the business centre of Milwaukee, which he personally manages, so that his time, when at home, is largely engrossed with his business duties. He has traveled extensively in Europe, his first trip abroad being made in 1887. Although often solicited to become a candidate for public honors, including the offices of mayor of Milwaukee, governor of Wisconsin, and representative in Congress, he has invariably declined to enter politics.

Urias J. Fry, the superintendent of the telegraph system of the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad, is a native of Ohio, born at Uhrichsville, April 28, 1848, being the son of Daniel and Mary Ann (Baugham) Fry. Both parents were natives of Ohio, descended from Pennsylvania Dutch stock. Mrs. Fry died the year after Urias was born, and in 1849 the father moved to Indiana, where he remained until 1895, when he came to Milwaukee. Mr. Fry lived until 1905. He was a gunsmith by trade, but had various other lines of business in connection with it; at one time he owned and ran a cooperage shop, a match factory, and blacksmith shop, and also owned a farm. After the death of his first wife he married again, in 1854, a Mrs. Delia Rumsey, who died in 1893. They had two children, Alta L. and Ellsworth J. Urias, the subject of this sketch, received his educational advantages in the common schools. When only thirteen months old his father sent him to Valparaiso, Ind., to live with his grandmother, as his own mother was dead. When he Avas old enough to attend school he returned to his father's home at Lowell, Ind., and lived at home until March, 1874, when he began work as a telegraph operator at Washington Heights, 111. Mr. Fry was faithful to his duty and an excellent operator and was promoted to Dalton and Aurora, 111. In 1884 he came to Milwaukee as an operator, and in September of the same year became chief operator and held that important position four years. On Oct. 1, 1888, he was made superintendent of all the telegraph system of the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad, a position which he still holds. Up to 1884 Mr. Fry was in the employ of first the Pan Handle Railroad and then the Chicago, Burlington & Quiricy Railroad, but changed to the Milwaukee when he came to the Cream City. He is a Republican in politics and is a member of Colfax Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons, of Lowell, Ind. ; is a member of the Knights of Pythias and the National Lnion of Mutual Insurance, Wisconsin Council, No. 197. On Nov. 9, 1869, Mr. Fry was united in marriage with Emile L. Chapman, born May 26, 1848, in Madison county, N. Y. She came to Indiana with her parents when a child, her father being one of the early settlers of that state. Two children have blessed this union: Rupert E., born June 10, 1871, who has been successfully engaged in the insurance business since 1902 ; and Justus W., now second assistant superintendent of the telegraph system of the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad. Both Mr. and Mrs. Fry are members of the Baptist church.

William H. Koehler, the superintendent of the Wollaegher Manufacturing Company, and one of the oldest residents and honored citizens of the Cream City, was born there on Aug. 14, 1857, being the son of Louis and Johanna Koehler, who were born and reared in Germany. Both immigrated to the Linked States about the middle of the nineteenth century with that great tide of German emigrants who played such a conspicuous part in the building and development of this great commonwealth. They met, became engaged and were married in Milwaukee. Mr. Koehler was a capable, bright young man, determined to succeed, and soon found a position with the Matthew Brothers' Manufacturing Company. His services proved so efficient that within a short time he was promoted to superintendent, and subsequently became a partner in the business, in which he continued until he retired from active life a few years ago. Mrs. Koehler was summoned by the angel of death in 1906, and since that time her husband has lived very quietly. Before leaving Germany Mr. Koehler served in the army of the Emperor and has many interesting things to recall concerning" his life as a soldier. William, the subject of this sketch, received his scholastic training in Grace church school and the city high school. Subsequently he took a thorough course in the Spencerian Business College, in which he was graduated in 1872. After leaving school he learned the cabinet-maker's trade under his father and worked at that vocation for some time. When his apprenticeship was served Mr, Koehler went east for a year, but returned to Milwaukee to accept a position as foreman of the Matthew Brothers' Manufacturing Company. In 1890 he became superintendent and held that position until he severed his connection with the firm in 1908, to accept a more lucrative position with the Wollaegher Manufacturing Company, of Milwaukee, which position he still retains. Mr. Koehler is a Republican, and while his busy life has never allowed time to seek public office he takes an active interest in politics. In 1881 Mr. Koehler was united in marriage with Annie, the daughter of Felix and Caroline Calgeer, who were among the early settlers of Milwaukee. Mr. Calgeer died some years ago, but his widow still lives in Milwaukee. One son has heen born to Mr. and Mrs. Koehler: Felix M., who is engaged in the insurance business in Milwaukee. Mr. Koehler belongs to the Sons of Hermann, also the Deutscher Club.

Albert F. Stern, secertary of the wholesale dry goods firm of Ff. Stern, Jr., & Brothers Company, was born in Milwaukee, Wis., Sept. 9, 1857, the son of Herman and Caroline (Segnitz) Stern, both born in Germany. The father came to America in 1853 and engaged in the dry goods business with his brother Henry, who had preceded him to America. Henry, upon his arrival here, about 1850, entered into a partnership with Julius Goll in the dry goods business and remained so associated for one year. He then established a business of his own. Herman remained in America until 1856, when he returned to Germany and married. He returned at once to America and continued in the dry goods business with his brother Henry until the latter's death in 1903. The business was then incorporated under the firm name of H. Stern, Jr., & Brothers Company, with Herman Stern as president : Frank J. Stern, vice-president ; Albert F. Stern, secretary ; and Carl G. Stern, treasurer. Herman Stern, though eighty-two years old, is still actively and personally engaged in the company's extensive business. He is the father of three children, all living: Mrs. Lily Brand, Mrs. Louis Schlesinger, and our subject. Albert F. Stern received his education at the German-American Academy and at the Milwaukee high school. After completing these he went to Germany and took a course in the Frankfort-on-the-Main College, graduating there in 1875. After graduating he returned to America and entered the business with his father and has been actively engaged in it since that time. The firm is one of the oldest wholesale dry goods houses in the state and has a reputation and business in full proportion to its age. Albert F. Stern married Miss Johanna E. Cramer, daughter of E. G. and Minna Cramer, old settlers of Milwaukee. To this union has been born one child, lima Cramer Stern, who is a graduate of Milwaukee-Downer College. In politics Mr. Stern is a strict adherent of the Republican party.

John J. Hennessey, master car builder of the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Company, was born in Waukesha county, Wis., March 5, 1847, the son of Richard and Eleanor (Keller) Hennessey. His parents were both born in Ireland but came to America with their parents when very young, locating first in New York. In May, 1839, they came to Wisconsin and settled in Waukesha county, where the father took up the occupation of farming. He followed this until his death, which occurred in 1856. The mother died in 1871. They were the parents of six children, two of whom are liring. John J. Hennessey was educated in the common schools of Waukesha county. In 1867 he went to Nebraska and learned the carpenter trade. This he followed until 1871, when he entered the employ of the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Company as a carpenter at Prairie du Chien, Wis. In 1873 he was made assistant foreman, locating in Chicago. In 1886 he was made general foreman. In 1888 he was adranced to the position of master car builder at Milwaukee, whither he had mored in 1874. He has served in the lastnamed capacity since that time, being one of the oldest heads of departments. Since the time he was made assistant foreman, Mr. Hennessey has serred in rarious capacities for the company. He has acted as trareling car inspector, inspecting new sleeping cars, passenger cars, and freight cars of rarious designs, which the company was haring built at the rarious contract shops throughout the country, some of which were located at St. Charles, Mo. ; Detroit, Mich. ; Dayton, Ohio ; Wells & French Car Works at Chicago, and the Pullman Car Works at Pullman, 111. During these years Mr. Hennessey has seen great improrements in carbuilding, and the Milwaukee shops of the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Company have grown from a primitive condition to their present great proportions and are now building freight cars at the rate of thirty per day as well as repairing orer two hundred freight cars daily. In the passenger car line all the mail and baggage cars are built at these shops, and all the sleeping cars, dining cars, parlor cars, and first class coaches are maintained there also. Mr. Hennessey has inrented and patented a great many derices for use on railroad cars, among which are rarious kinds of friction draft gear, grarity side bearings, metal underframing for freight cars, side doors for box cars, and caststeel body bolsters for freight or passenger equipment cars. He is a member of the Master Car Builders' Association, of which organization he was president in 1902. He holds membership in nearly all the committees in the association, and has been chairman of the wheel committee and chairman of the door committee. In 1902 he was elected a member of the arbitration committee and in 1904 was elected chairman of the same. The duties of this committee are to settle all disputes relative to bills and all matters relative to interchange of cars between the various railroads of the United States and Canada. Though somewhat independent in politics, Mr. Hennessey usually votes the Democratic ticket. In church affiliations he and his family are members of the Roman Catholic church. On April 12, 1875, Mr. Hennessey married Miss Elizabeth McLaughlin, of Waukesha county, Wis., whose parents were old settlers there. Five children were born to this union, four of whom are living: Florence, Caroline, Richard, and George. The mother died in June, 1882. In November, 1883, Mr. Hennessey was again married to Miss Elizabeth Dunn, of Milwaukee, and to this union two children were born : Vincent D. and Margaret.

Carl C. Joys, president of the firm of Vance & Joys Company, marine brokers and insurance agents, was born in Milwaukee on Feb. 11, i860, a son of John and Christina (Gabrielsen) Joys. Both parents were born in Farsund, Norway, the father in 1833 and the mother in 1840. For a good many years the father was a sailor on the ocean on vessels of different sizes, and he saw a great deal of the world. He came to Milwaukee in 1855 and for twenty years was a sailing master on the great lakes. In 1875, with a brother, he embarked in the ship-chandlery business under the firm name of Joys Brothers. Although well advanced in years he is still actively engaged in business. The mother came to Milwaukee with her parents in 1844, and died at the age of twenty-six years. Carl C. Joys received his educational advantages in the public schools of Milwaukee. His first occupation after leaving school was in a clerical position in a grain commission house. In 1886 he embarked in the marine brokerage and marine insurance business. In his' political belief Mr. Joys is a Republican and adheres strongly to the reform principles promulgated by Senator Robert M. La Follette. Since 1882 he has been a member of the Chamber of Commerce. He is a member of Excelsior Blue Lodge and Excelsior Chapter, Free and Accepted Masons, and also of the National Union. On June 2, 1886, Mr. Joys was united in marriage to Miss Josephine E. Saveland, a daughter of Zachariah and Julia Saveland, of Milwaukee. Mrs. Joys died in 1903, leaving beside her husband a son, Carl C, Jr., now twenty years of age and a student in the University of Wisconsin ; and a daughter, Florence, aged thirteen years.

William Henry Graebner, who for a number of years has been prominent as a member of both the administrative and legislative departments of the municipal government, was born in Detroit, Mich., on April 2, 1854. He is a son of Henry and Jacobine (Denninger) Graebner, the former a native of Bavaria and the latter born in Baden, Germany. Henry Graebner, the father, came to this country in 1847 and settled in a Bavarian settlement near Saginaw, Mich. He was a minister of the gospel of the Lutheran faith, and was one of the pioneers of the faith. In 1859 he removed with his family to St. Charles, Mo., and later to Saginaw, Mich., where he died. His widow, who is still living and hearty in her seventy-ninth year, came to this country with her parents in 1831 and lived near Monroe, Wis. Of the seven children born to the parents, four survive. William H. Graebner, the subject of this review, was educated in the common schools of St. Charles, Mo., and in 1872 graduated in the normal course at a Lutheran teachers' seminary at Addison, 111. For the first six years immediately following his graduation he was in charge of one of the Lutheran parochial schools at Bay City, Mich., and in 1878 severed that connection to come to Milwaukee. Here he assumed the principalship of the St. Peter's Lutheran school and continued in that position until 1891. In that year he was appointed a member of the state board of control by Gov. George W. Peck and served in that capactiy during the four years of Democratic administration. While a member of the board he established a real estate, loan, and insurance business, and when his term of appointment ended he took active charge of the latter business, which he is most successfully managing to-day. Politically he is a loyal adherent of the principles of the Democratic party and has frequently been shown the confidence his fellow townsmen have in him by his election to public office. From 1898 to 1902 he represented his ward in the common council, and in 1902, 1904, and 1906 was the successful candiate of the Democratic party for the office of city treasurer, in the latter year running far ahead of his ticket when a Republican mayor was elected. The Lutheran church has a no more earnest member than Mr. Graebner, who is interested in all its institutions. He is a member of the board of trustees of the Lutheran Joint Synod of Wisconsin, Minnesota and Michigan ; the board of trustees of the Lutheran Synod of Wisconsin and other states ; the board of trustees of the Northwestern University at Watertown, Wis., and is also a member of the board of trustees of the Lutheran Seminary at Wauwatosa. Beside his business interests he devotes considerable time to charitable institutions, being a member of the board of trustees of the Lutheran Home for Feeble-minded, and is president of the Lutheran Children's Home Society. He is also identified with the Northwestern Publishing Company. Fraternally he is connected with the Mutual Aid Society and is one of the prominent members of the Merchants' and Manufacturers' Association. On May 23, 1875, Mr. Graebner was united in marriage to Miss Thekla Sulzer, a native of Milwaukee and a daughter of Adolph and Susanna Sulzer, pioneers of this city. To Mr. and Mrs. Graebner have been born seven children : Clara ; Lydia, wife of Charles Benson ; Agnes, George, Herbert, Adela, and Jennie.

Michael A. Seeboth, the popular secretary of the W. H. Pipkorn Company, was born in Milwaukee on March 8, 1884. a son of Adam and Mary (Nennig) Seeboth, the former a native of Germany and the latter of Wisconsin. From twelve years of age until his death, in 1895, the father made his residence in Milwaukee, during the latter part of his life being connected with the Seeboth Brothers Company, dealers in rags and scrap iron, and of which he was the president and one of the founders. He was always active in the social and religious work of the Roman Catholic church. The mother and two of the four children born to her are still living, making their residence in Milwaukee. At the time of the father's death his business was the largest of its kind in the Cream City, and it is still being successfully conducted under the old firm name. Michael A. Seeboth, the subject of this memoir, received his early scholastic training at St. Mary's parochial school and Marquette College, having attended the latter institution some four years. In 1902 he graduated at the Spencerian Business College and for three months in that year was in the employ of the Barth Manufacturing Company. Then he began his connection with the W. H. Pipkorn Company, and, after working up through the various stages of the labor, he was finally, in January, 1906, made secretary of the concern. He is now filling that position with the utmost satisfaction to the members of the firm and to its patrons, and is doing much to make the company one of the most enterprising in the city. Mr. Seeboth is not married. In politics he allies himself with the Democratic part)- and is a communicant of St. Mary's Roman Catholic church. His fraternal relations are with the Knights of Columbus, the Lyric Glee Club, the Catholic Choral Club and St. Leo's Young Men's Society.

John F. Kern, and Adolph L. Kern, the junior members of the firm of John B. A. Kern & Sons, proprietors of the Eagle Flouring Mills on Commerce street, are both natives of Milwaukee. They are the sons of John B. A. and Helena (Bertschy) Kern, the former a native of southern Germany and the latter of Alsace-Lorraine. Their maternal grandfather, John Bertschy, established in 1846, the milling plant now owned by the Kerns, and his descendants have controlled it ever since. John B. A. Kern was also largely interested in! real estate, owning several valuable tracts of land, and at the time of his death, in 1892. was one of the best known millers in the northwest. He came to the United States in 1836 with his parents, and for a time after he came of age operated a calico and print factory at Philadelphia. In 1855 he removed to Milwaukee and became associated with his father-in-law in the milling business. The mother migrated from the Fatherland in 1844. John F. Kern and A. L. Kern, the subjects of this review, took their scholastic training in the Milwaukee public schools, and while still youths entered the business in which they are now engaged. The mills are one of the oldest establishments of any kind in the city. The products consist of wheat and rye flours and various cereal products, and the business reaches to all parts of the United States. Considerable of the success of the firm is directly due to the energy, business sagacity, and integrity of the Messrs. Kern, who are recognized all over the state as leaders in Milwaukee's commercial life. Both brothers are Republicans in their political belief, but neither has ever aspired to offices of public trust. On Sept. 26, 1898, Adolph L.

was united in marriage to Miss Cliffina Syme, a native of Neenah, Wis., and they have one child, Helena, now eight years of age. Mrs. John F. Kern was formerly Miss Jessie Goll, a daughter of the late Julius Goll, of Milwaukee. She has no children.

Carroll Atwood, vice-president of the Fidelity Trust Company and one of the most substantial citizens of Milwaukee, was born at Juneau, Dodge county, Wis., on Dec. 15, 1853. He is a son of Alson and Arvilla (Doud) Atwood, both natives of Vermont. The father brought his bride to Juneau in 1845, and there for eight or nine years was one of the leading physicians of the vicinity. Later he removed to Trempealeau, Wis., where both he and his wife passed away. Carroll Atwood, the subject of this review, attended the public schools of Trempealeau, and when he had completed the prescribed course there he entered Ripon College at Ripon, Wis. He graduated there in the class of 1875 and later matriculated in the law department of the University of Wisconsin. In 1878 the regents of the university granted him the degree of Bachelor of Laws, and soon afterward he opened an office at Whitehall, Trempealeau county, for the practice of his chosen profession. After a successful career of several years he removed to Aberdeen, S. D., and there built up a large and lucrative practice. From Aberdeen he came to Milwaukee and became associated with the Ogden Abstract of Title Company. When all the abstract companies in Milwaukee were merged under the name of the Milwaukee Title Company Mr. Atwood was made manager and continued in that capacity until January, 1903, when he was tendered and accepted the vice-presidency of the Fidelity Trust Company, the position which he is now so creditably filling. In politics he is a staunch adherent of the tenets of the Republican party, but has never sought to become his party's candidate for political office of any nature. He is very much engrossed in his work, and his only social relations are with the LTniversity Club. On April 23, 1883, he was united in marriage to Miss Hattie C. Bullen, a native of Eau Claire, Wis., and to this union have been born three children: Carroll S., Charles B., and Fredrica H.

August Rebhan, for many years prominent as the president of the Milwaukee Board of Fire Underwriters, was born at Racine, Wis., on June 22, i860. His parents, both of whom are deceased, were Joseph Rebhan and Anna Maria (Bucher) Rebhan, the former of whom was born on March 17, 1825, in Wurtemburg, Germany, and the latter in the same place on March 28, 1829. The father was a furniture manufacturer and dealer who emigrated to the United States and settled in Racine in 1855. In 1871 he established a furniture factor}', in which he worked continuously until 1888. With the exception of a year and a half that he served as a private in the Thirty-seventh AVisconsin infantry during the War of Secession, he lived in Racine until he disposed of his business there and came to Milwaukee. While a resident of this city he was bailiff in the LTnited States district court under Judge Dyer. There were six children in the family, three sons and as many daughters, but only two are still living. August Rebhan, the subject of this sketch, received a limited education in the common and parochial schools of Racine. His first work after leaving school was in a basket factory, where he earned his first dollar, and his natural ability, strict attention to work, and honesty, earned him a position as clerk in a dry goods store, lie was ambitious and not content to work for others, and at the age of eighteen embarked in the men's furnishing goods business in Racine, being sole owner and proprietor until 1883. At the same time he conducted a local fire insurance agency. In the above mentioned year he sold out his business in Racine and came to Milwaukee, where he became associated in the fire insurance business with his father-in-law, Hon. Joseph Phillips, formerly mayor of Milwaukee. After only a few years Mr. Rebhan worked the business up so that it was the largest fire insurance agency in Milwaukee, and the agency now known as August Rebhan & Company still maintains that place. They represent some of the largest insurance companies, and as state agents represent a large casualty and bond company. In politics Mr. Rebhan was originally a Democrat, but of late years has been independent, preferring to exercise his' right of franchise as his judgment and conscience dictate rather than be bound by party ties. He was for ten years a member of the park commission, and also served for some time as a member of the school board. Fraternally he is prominent in the Knights of Columbus, having held many of the important offices of that organization; he is a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks and is also a member of many social clubs, among them the Blue Mound Country Club, Deutscher Club, Calumet Club, and the Milwaukee Athletic Club. On Oct. 16, 1883, Mr. Rebhan was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth R. Phillips, a daughter of Hon. Joseph Phillips, of Milwaukee. To this union have been born three children: Adele M., Elsa A. and Raymond J.

Joseph Zartner was born in Austria, March 24, 1850, the son of Joseph and Mary (Neuman) Zartner. His father was a native of Austria and the manager of a large mine. His mother was also a native of Austria. She died in 1892, and four years later her husband was called to take that last long journey from which no traveler returns. Joseph Zartner belongs to that sagacious and industrious class of worthy immigrants who were the pioneer settlers of Milwaukee and helped to lay its foundations. Pie received his educational training in the schools of his native country, and when only seventeen years of age bade adieu to his family and native land and sailed for the new world to seek his fortune. He could not speak the English language, but in spite of this handicap he has demonstrated what work, determination, and ability will do, having far outstripped in the race for wealth many who had not these disadvantages to contend with. When he first located in Milwaukee Mr. Zartner started in to learn the art of making horse collars and continued in that occupation eight years.

During that period he was prudent and accumulated sufficient capital to establish himself in the saloon business, in connection with which he ran a restaurant. His place of business was long known as "The Mountain House." Mr. Zartner was a good host and ran his business with profit and satisfaction until 1903. He retired from active life then and devoted his attention to the care of the property which he had acquired while conducting his various branches of business. There were only about sixty thousand inhabitants in Milwaukee when Mr. Zartner first came, and with far-sighted business ability he saw the great opportunity to accumulate money by buying and holding land until the city grew. He invested in a large amount of land in Wauwatosa and Milwaukee. He disposed of the Wauwatosa real estate some time ago, but still is an important land and householder in the Cream City He was the first to locate on what is known as "the flats" at the foot of Undertaker's Hill and he built the first three bridges across the Menomonee river at the foot of Grand avenue. He owns a house at 92 Twenty-seventh street, an eight-flat building on Fourteenth street and Grand avenue, a six-flat building at 1923 to 1929 State street, which is occupied by his son Andrew, and many other valuable pieces of property in the city. Mr. Zartner is essentially a self-made man and deserves great honor for the success he has achieved. He is a staunch supporter of the Republican party, but has never aspired to hold public office. On Aug. 30, 1874, he was united in marriage with Emma Schaefer, born in Milwaukee on Nov. 15, 1855, the daughter of Henry and Louisa (Schumacher) Schaefer, both of whom were born in Sax-Weimar, Germany. Mr. Schaefer immigrated to the United States in 1852 and came directly to Milwaukee. He was a blacksmith by trade and started a shop on Chestnut street, near Sixth. After some years he bought a place on Poplar street, between Fifth and Sixth streets, where he conducted his business until he retired. His death occurred in 1902. Mrs. Schaefer had died in 1873 and from that time he had lived very quietly. Nine children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Zartner: Andrew, born May 30, 1878, married Amelia Figge, of Milwaukee, and now resides in Milwaukee, being occupied as bookkeeper for the Miller Brewing Company : Edward, born Nov. 12, 1882, married Louisa Litzow and resides at 274 Twentieth street, being a draftsman for the American Bridge Company; Louisa, born Nov. 3, 1884, is the wife of Carl Sauler, of Milwaukee, the foreman of the Miller Brewing Company ; Anna, born July 25, 1889, is married to John Wandrey, Jr., who is a plumber and resides at 619 Eighteenth street ; and five sons who died in infancy. Mr. Zartner is now enjoying the wrell-earned fruits of his labors and has lived to see his children receive the benefits of a good education and become established in life.

Joseph Juneau, a prosperous farmer of the town of Greenfield, was born in Milwaukee on June 15, 1837. He is a son of Peter Silas and Angelica (Yieau) Juneau, the former of whom was a brother of Solomon Juneau, the founder of the city. The father came to Milwaukee just a year after the arrival of his famous brother and for a long time was employed in the store of Solomon Juneau, after which he retired and lived quietly during the balance of his life. His wife died in 1878 and his demise occurred some three years later. Joseph Juneau, the subject of this review, first attended St. Peter's parochial school on Martin street in Milwaukee and later was a student in the district school near his present home. At the age of twenty-one he started life for himself, working a portion of his father's land. When he had accumulated a sufficient sum he purchased forty acres of his present farm and subsequently his father made him a gift of forty acres more. He has gradually added to the size of his holdings until now the farm contains some 200 acres, practically all of which is under cultivation. Beside this property he is the owner of two houses and lots on National avenue in the city of Milwaukee and also one in West Allis. Mr. Juneau has risen from a small beginning to affluence directly through his own efforts, his only assistance being his faithful wife, who stood side-by-side with him in the battle of life. He was reared in the Catholic faith and is one of the most devout communicants of that church in the county. In political matters he has always been allied with the Democratic party, but despite the urgent solicitation of his many friends he has never aspired to become a candidate for public office of any nature. In February, 1857, Mr. Juneau was united in marriage to Miss Josephine Mathey, who was born in Switzerland in 1838 and came to the United States with her parents in 1855. Mr. Mathey was a farmer by vocation and resided in Greenfield township about five years, later removing to Minnesota and still later to Michigan, where both he and his wife passed away. Mrs. Juneau died in the spring of 1902, leaving beside her husband, six children. Margaret, the eldest, is the wife of William McFadzen, a merchant of Manistee, Mich. Isabelle is the wife of Charles Hathaway, a resident of West Allis, interested in the cash register industry. Mathilda is the wife of Jacob G. Kissinger, of Milwaukee, who is given more extended mention in a personal sketch on another page of this volume. Manresides with her father ; Maud is a kindergarten teacher in the town of Greenfield: and William J., the youngest, married a Miss Murphy, of Brookings, S. D., and is a teacher and director of athletics at Marquette University.

Obed W. Paine, a prominent dairyman and a well-known breeder of high-grade Jersey and Holstein cattle, and whose property adjoins the city of West Allis, was born at Anson, Somerset county. Me., on Dec. 21, 1838. He is a son of Josiah, Jr., and Melvina (Bryant) Paine. The mother was a cousin, three times removed, of William Cullen Bryant, the poet. The paternal grandfather, Joseph Paine, Sr., was a member of the Continental army during the Revolutionary war and was present at the surrender of the British General Burgoyne. He had a family of fifteen children, and three of the sons participated in the War of 1812 as soldiers in the American army. Subsequently four of the sons migrated to

Mobile, Ala., and their descendants won fame in the Confederate army in the war between the states. When Pensacola was captured, James Paine, an uncle of the subject of this review, was a member of the Federal forces and learned that several of his relatives were in the Confederate army. He found the body of one who had been drowned in the wreck of a Confederate steamer, and taking a part of the wreckage of the steamer back to Maine with him had canes made of it, which have been handed dowm from generation to generation. One of these canes, mounted in gold,, is now in the possession of the subject of this review. The father,. Josiah Paine, Jr., came to Milwaukee in 1892 and spent the remainder of his life with his son. He died in 1899, at tne na'e °^ age of eighty-six years, and his remains were taken back to Maine for interment. His wife died some years before his demise. Obed \Y. Paine received the educational advantages afforded by the public schools of Franklin county, Me., and at an early age learned the trade of blacksmith. Early in 1862, when President Lincoln issued a call for more volunteers to suppress the Southern uprising, Mr. Paine and two of his brothers offered their services and became members of Company A of the Seventeenth Maine infantry, the term of enlistment being for three years. When the regiment reached the front it was assigned to the Third brigade, First division, Third corps, and was first under fire at the battle of Fredericksburg on Dec. 13, 1862. During the following spring it was engaged in the Chancellorsville campaign, and later at Gettysburg during the last two days of that famous battle. On Nov. 27 of the same year the Seventeenth took a prominent part in the battle of Orange Grove. The winter was spent at Brandy Station, and in the spring of 1864 it was assigned to the Second brigade, Third division, Second corps, and as such made a record for itself at the Wilderness, the Po river, the North Anna river, Cold Harbor and before Petersburg. It was under General Warren in his attack on the Weldon railroad, and participated in all the movements of the Second corps in the vicinity of Hatcher's Run in March, 1865. On June 4, 1865, it was mustered out in Washington. On his return to his native state after the cessation of hostilities Mr. Paine purchased the business of the man under whose preceptorship he had learned the blacksmith's trade, and successfully conducted the business until 1873. In that year he received an appointment as blacksmith in the National Soldier's Home at Milwaukee, and he disposed of his interests and came west. For twelve years he worked at his trade at the Home, and then, having accumulated a sufficient competence, he purchased a farm, on part of which the present city hall of West Allis now stands. He successfully conducted this farm until 1887 and then sold it to Elmore. Hawley & Stephens. He then purchased another extensive farm, of which the thirty acres on which he now resides and conducts a dairy farm, was a part. Mr. Paine makes a specialty of blooded Jersey cattle, and wholesales his milk and cream at West

Allis. He keeps on hand ten milk cows and is developing a herd of blooded Jersey cattle. Just recently he shipped a registered cow to Japan for breeding purposes. Within a few years Mr. Paine expects to dispose of his property and retire to enjoy a wellearned respite from a busy career. The thirty acres which he now owns are valued at $18,000. On Aug. 23, 1865, Mr. Paine was united in marriage to Miss Elvira D. Guild, who was born in Strong, Franklin county, Me., on Nov. 16, 1843, a daughter of Louis and Gracia (Smith) Guild. Mr. Guild was a major in the American army during the War of 1812. He was a contractor by vocation, but later in life became an agriculturist. He had a family of ten children, of whom Mrs. Paine was the youngest. One of Mrs. Paine's sisters, now eighty-six years of age, is at present a resident of Milwaukee. To Mr. and Mrs. Paine were born three children. Edith G., the eldest, is the wife of John Le Feber, the manager of the Gridley Dairy Company, of Milwaukee. Gertrude E. graduated at Milwaukee-Downer College and is now teaching in the high school at Manitowoc, Wis. Mabel A. graduated at the Milwaukee State Normal School and is now a teacher in the Seventeenth ward shool, where she is serving her third year in that capacity.

Frank M. Seymour was born at Hartford, Conn., Sept. 16, 1841, the son of George and Aurelia (Gilman) Seymour. He bears a name which has been linked with one of the greatest struggles for human rights and religious freedom. His early American ancestor was Richard Seymour, who came to America in 1639 and was one of the founders of Hartford, Conn. His name appears on the monument erected in memory of the founders of that city. He was , a grandson of the Duke of Somerset, and also the ancestor of both Mr. and Mrs. Frank M. Seymour. Driven out of England by religious persecutions, he faced the dangers of a long voyage at sea and sought an asylum on the bleak shores of the new world. He endured hardships and dangers which only the pioneer of a new country can know, and reared his family in the fear, but also in the freedom of God, in whose worship he had sacrificed home, property and kindred. George Seymour and Aurelia Gilman were both natives of Hartford, Conn., born there on Sept. 25, 1802, and Jan. 1, 1806, respectively. They met and were married in their native town on Dec. 25, 1827. Mr. Seymour was a farmer and the owner of a large estate in Connecticut, where he continued to reside until his death, in 1883. His wife had died in 1876, and from that time he lived a very quiet and retired life. There were eight children in the Seymour family: John, born Jan. 7, 1829, died Aug. 28, 1830; George Gilman, born June 27, 1831, died in October, 1886; Ellen Maria, born Aug. 18, 1833, died May 31, 1852; John L., born Jan. 31, 1836, died in December, 1905; Edward A., born Oct. 18, 1838, died May 26, 1854; Frank M., the subject of this sketch; Sarah Elizabeth, born Jan. 12, 1844, is the wife of M. A. Boardman, of Milwaukee; and Frederick Alden, born Dec. 17, 1846. died in March, 1889. Frank was sent to the public schools in Hartford,