Milwaukee County, Wisconsin - The whole text, 1909 (part 2 of 35)

James Lewis Beals, deceased, was born at North Weymouth, Mass., Sept. 10, 1848. He was the son of Elias S. and Betsey T. Burrell Beals, both born at North Weymouth, Mass. He was educated in the public schools of North Weymouth, Mass., and at a business college at Boston, Mass. He came to Milwaukee in 1867 and engaged as a clerk for Mann & Beals, jobbers and wdiolesale shoe manufacturers, his brother Frank being the senior member of the firm. Three years later the firm was reorganized, James L. buying the interest of Mr. Mann, and the firm was then known as Heals, Torry & Co., our subject occupying the position of secretary-treasurer until his death in 1891. Both brothers gained their knowledge of the shoe business from their father, who for many years had been a shoe manufacturer in Massachusetts. The father had also been tax commissioner of North Weymouth for several years. The family comprised five children, of whom James L. was the fourth. By the application of strict business principles and well-directed energy the company soon became one of the largest concerns of its kind in the West, a position which it still retains. While James L. was painstaking and devoted to the company's records and interest, he was nevertheless a great lover of outdoor sports. He was particularly fond of fishing", at which sport he spent several weeks each summer on the beautiful lakes of northern Wisconsin. In politics he was a Republican, though never holding an important office, having no such aspirations. He was a member of Grand Avenue Congregational church, a 32nd degree Afason and a Shriner. On Sept. 9, 1876, he married Miss Etta E., daughter of John and Caroline Moore Fowle, of South Milwaukee. Their only child is Frederick Elias Beals, the present president of the Beals Shoe Company. Mrs. Beals' parents were born in England and came to America in 1834, settling in what is now South Milwaukee. Her father was a farmer and was born about 1794. He farmed and bought and sold government lands. He died in 1885, at the ripe old age of 91 years.

Clement Blake Bergin Wright, a prominent Episcopal clergyman of Milwaukee, and canon and chancellor of All Saints' cathedral, was born at Montreal, Canada, on Jan. 9, 1871, the son of William and Margaret Mason (Harbeson) Wright. His parents were both natives of Quebec, Canada, and his father formerly held the chair of medicine in McGill University of Montreal, Canada; his mother died at Montreal in 1900. Both his paternal and maternal grandparents were natives of England and came to Canada with the British army. His paternal grandfather held an important position in the office of the Secretary of War for Canada. In September, 1892, Mr. Wright came to the United States, coming direct to Milwaukee, where he has resided ever since. Canon Wright received a most thorough education, first in the high school of Montreal, where he graduated in 1887, and then attended Bishop's University of Lennoxville, Canada, and was graduated there in 1890 with the degree of B. A. He was also a student at Trinity University, which conferred upon him the degree of B. A. in 1890, and M. A. in 1892; in 1904 the University of Toronto conferred upon him the degree of M. A. He was a student at the Nashotah Theological Seminary, Wis., in 1892-93 and received the degree of B. D. from this institution in 1895, and in 1901 secured the degree of Ph. D. from the University of Kansas City, on examination and thesis submitted. He was ordained to the diaconate in 1893 ar*d to the priesthood on March 10, 1895, t>Y Bishop Nicholson. He was an assistant at All Saints' cathedral from 1893 to 1905, and since then has been canon and chancellor, performing the duties of canon. Ever since the year 1894 he has served as secretary of the diocese, and was secretary to Bishop Nicholson at the time of his recent death. He is also editor of the Church Times, the monthly organ of the Episcopal Diocese, published in Milwaukee, and has acted in that capacity ever since [895. Canon Wright was married on July 31, 1900, to Miss Alice Elizabeth Button, daughter of Henry H. and Elizabeth Button, of Milwaukee, and they have one son, William Harrison Bergin. The well-known scholarly attainments of Canon Wright have brought him into association with numerous learned societies, and he takes - an active interest in all that pertains to the work of these bodies. He is a life member of the Wisconsin State Historical Society and a member of the Wisconsin Academy of Science, Arts and Letters, and the Wisconsin Archaeological Society. Mr. Wrighl is still a young man in the prime of life, possessed of brilliant parts, and with liis capacity for work and his pleasing personality, should have a bright future before him.

Peter H. Jobse, M. D., 196 Tenth street, Milwaukee, is of Dutch ancestry, his parents, John and Lavina (Leysenaar) Jobse, having both been born in Holland, the former in 1824 and the latter in 1833. They came to Milwaukee in 1853 and the father was active in the life of the city, entering heartily into the political affairs which culminated in the organization of the Republican party, to which he gave his allegiance from its beginning until his death in 1887. I [e was for twenty years employed as auditor of the Milwaukee postoffice. His wife died in 1900. Of their family of eight children five are living - Peter H., born Aug. 10, 1869, attended the public schools of Milwaukee, obtaining there the foundation for his later education. Later he entered the medical college of the Northwestern University in Chicago, in which he graduated in 1894, since which time he has been engaged in the practice of his profession, and has for the past two years made a specialty of the department of surgery. Since 1902 he has occupied the chair of operative surgery in the College of Physicians and Surgeons, and for the past four years has filled the chair of clinical surgery in the medical department of Marquette University. He is also on the surgical staff of the Emergency Hospital, of the Trinity Hospital, and of the Milwaukee County Hospital. He belongs to the national, state, county and city medical associations,, and is a member of the Phi Rho Sigma medical fraternity. In politics he is aligned with the Republican party, and in religious matters is a member of the Presbyterian church.

Matthew Keenan. - Among the many brave and enterprising immigrants who sought the friendly shores of the Lmited States in the latter part of the Eighteenth and the early part of the Nineteenth centuries, seeking here that freedom of worship and opportunity denied them in Ireland, the land of their forefathers, men whose families first settled in New York and afterwards came to Wisconsin, were the Keenans, who reached Milwaukee in 1837. The family consisted of the father, James Keenan, his wife and three children: Catherine, Margaret and Matthew. The last, our subject, was born on Jan. 26, 1825, at Manlius, Onondaga county, N. Y. The parents were natives of New York, where the father was a farmer for many years, after which he resolved to push farther west and chose Milwaukee as his destination ; but both he and his wife died soon after reaching the straggling aggregation of huts and crude houses that then constituted the village which was destined within the lifetime of our subject to be one of the great cities of the United States, the present city of Milwaukee. Our subject was an only son, and by the death of his parents became a bread winner for his two sisters. At this time in Milwaukee opportunities for receiving an education were very limited, but if they had been good this poor orphan boy could not well have availed himself of them. He was twelve years of age when he reached the village, and his meager schooling was gained by a few months' attendance in a room of what was commonly called Juneau court-house; but, as he was afterwards wont to say with pardonable pride, he was self-educated, and in this as in everything else to which he turned his hands during a long and eventful life, he did his work well, for he was generally considered a man of refinement and scholarly attainments. His first employment was in 1839, when he became a clerk in a dry-goods store kept by a William Brown, Jr., which store he and a friend purchased later, prosecuting the business under the firm name of Hayden & Keenan until 1852, when he was elected clerk of the Circuit Court, in which his services were so superbly satisfactory that he was elected for four terms of two years each. Previous to this he had studied law and was admitted to practice. In 1863 he was elected city tax commissioner and then he inaugurated a system in that office which was badly needed, which system is in vogue there till this day. He held this office six years. In 1869 he represented the Seventh ward in the city council, and so eminently satisfactory were his services there that notwithstanding the fact of the district being strongly Republican and he a Democrat, he was elected, in 1871, a member of the legislature by that constituency. During that session he became the father of the present water-works laws, and when the water-works commission was chosen he was made secretary and superintendent, serving two years and until the plant was in successful operation, and then he resigned. During his incumbency the present water tower was planned and built by him. Here again he did his duty well, and, though his hands are now at rest, his labors honor him still. In 1871 he was elected trustee of the Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. Here also his versatile genius and ability as an organizer became apparent, and, in 1874, he was chosen to fill the highly important position of superintendent of agencies of that great institution. In 1876 he was elected vice-president of that company, and was at the same time given control of the investment of its funds, which then amounted to many millions of dollars. He continued to administer that critical department until 1894, and to bis sagacity is attributable the present splendid system for loaning funds that is used by that corporation, which is said to be the safest and best of any company in the country. By careful investments he accumulated quite a fortune, but he quietly distributed a goodly sum fur charity. While engaged in large matters his services were so coveted by his fellow citizens, who delighted to honor him, that he was compelled to carry concurrently many minor places. He was vice-president of the Chamber of Commerce during 1869 and '70 and represented this city at the meeting of the National Board of Trade, which was held in Richmond, Ya., in 1870. From 1876 to [879 lie was chosen a regent of the University of Wisconsin; he served as trustee of the Young Men's Library Association and laid the foundations of the movement that later resulted in the building of the Milwaukee Public Library; and he was trustee also of that institution for several years. He was a lover of books and an omnivorous reader. The establishment of the Soldiers' Home at Milwaukee is credited to him by those conversant with the facts. It seeni^- that the committee having' charge 'of the selection of a site for the home had been beset with troubles, prices asked for land seemed abnormally high, and it was about to depart and choose another location. At this juncture some one suggested that Mr. Keenan could solve the problem and cut the Gordian knot. At 2 o'clock one morning he was aroused from his slumbers and an appeal was made to him to come to the city's rescue. He took hold of the matter with such skill and intelligence that before the next day's sun was set he had brushed aside all difficulties and secured the location of the Soldiers' Home at Milwaukee. On June 28, 1840, he married .Miss Antoinette A., daughter of Martin and Aurelia Griswold 1 layden, of Otsego county. \. Y., whose father and mother were hern in Windsor. Conn., coming afterward to Cooperstown, N. Y., and later, in 1847, to Milwaukee, where the father died a few months later, leaving his widow and daughter surviving him. Mr. Keenan and wife had no children. On Aug. 28, 1898, in the seventy-fourth year of his age, this upright man and valuable citizen quietly and unfalteringly entered "the valley of the shadow" to surrender to his Maker the garnered sheaves of a well-spent life,- confidently expectant of the benediction divine. He-was a man who, unlike what is said of the prophet, was most honored and respected v here he was best known. In religion he was a devout Roman Catholic, in politics a Democrat, but in every relation of life, from trying poverty to fair affluence, he was broad-minded, public-spirited, courteous and kind, a wise counsellor, a true friend, a loving husband and a model citizen.

Hon. Charles H. Doerflinger was born at Ettenheim, Baden, German)'. Feb. 17, 1843, tne son °f Karl Doerflinger and Theresia (Maier) Gisselbrecht, the former a native of Freiburg and the latter of Ettenheim. On the father's side he traces back to the sturdy yeomanry of the Black Forest. His father received a university training, and wras imprisoned in 1848 for participation in the revolutionary movement of that year. Fie wras liberated by his brave wife, who got past the guards, bringing him means of escape hidden in loaves of bread which she had baked. He had been a noted athlete when at the university and he succeeded in scaling the prison walls, and, under cover of night, crossed the Rhine, though the bullets from mounted gensdarmes struck the wrater near his boat. This heroic adventure is full of romance and deserves to be embalmed in a deathless story. From the father, Charles H. Doerflinger inherited his stature, five feet ten, and his energy. On the mother's side, he traces his lineage to the De La Chapelles of \lsnce-Lorraine, and the Guilleberts of Normandie, France. To this fusion of German and French blood is traceable his lofty idealism, his devotion to freedom and progress. In 185 t he was fortunate in coming under the influence of that great character and edu- cator, the pioneer of rational educational methods in Wisconsin, Prof. Peter Engelmann, an alumnus of the University of Berlin and founder of the German-English Academy of Milwaukee; it was from this man that Doertiinger imbibed his scholastic bias, his deep interest in nature, in scientific reading and in the promotion of popular scientific endeavors. When "Father Abraham'' had issued his call for 300,000 men in the spring of 1862, our subject enlisted with many schoolmates in the Twenty-sixth Wisconsin infantry. He was made orderly sergeant, then second lieutenant and first lieutenant. His father enlisted as private in the Second \\ 'isconsin cavalry and returned as first lieutenant. The son took part in the famous battle of Chancellorsville, May 2, 1863, in Gen. Carl Schurz's division. He was in command of the center of the company of 100 sharpshooters deployed as a skirmish line to cover the brigade. The captain was there shot and instantly killed. The skirmish line had been ordered to fall back upon the regiment, when Doerflinger found that the captain of his own company had also been shot and carried off the field. He immediately took command of the company, and with word and sword inspired his men again and again in a rain of bullets, till his left ankle was shattered by a minie-ball. His leg was poorly amputated above the knee. His colonel, William H. Jacobs, an eye witness, in>a dispatch to the Milwaukee Herold, describing the battle scene, said:. "The palm of the day belongs to the young hero, Doerflinger." Our subject protests that the whole regiment deserved this high encomium. While crippled for life, Lieutenant Doerflinger has been anything but an idler, though he suffered more or less severe pain for forty-five years. After the first amputation, which was a failure, in 1863, he had to submit to five unsuccessful supplementary operations on five consecutive days ; and quite recently, on April 8, 1908, the attacks of pain having become unbearable, two inches more of the thigh were amputated, great relief resulting from the operation. He was a teacher in the German-English Academy for several years after his return from the war, and a substitute teacher and private teacher during many years before and after that period. Returning from 'a trip to Europe he engaged in the book selling and publishing business. From 1874 to 1881 he was one of the publishers of the "Erziehungs Blaetter," and of the "New Education," with which was subsequently merged "The Kindergarten Messenger" of Miss Elizabeth Peabody, who said the "New Education" among all publications came nearest to representing her own ideals. He also published a juvenile monthly called "Onkel Karl": and. in connection with the said educational papers, a number of books, pamphlets and tracts devoted to progressive educational ideals. In [872, as secretary of the Wisconsin Natural History Society, he began to urge the establishment of a public museum. This agitation resulted in the present splendid building containing the Public Mnsenm and the Public Library. Doerflinger was called in from his farm in Racine county to take charge of the mnsenm as its first custodian in 1883. His diealth failing again in 1886, lie resigned. Given a long vacation, he finally had to insist upon being relieved (1887). Again he tried fanning for health until 1889. when he went abroad and gradually recovered his health while pursuing amateur studies and explorations in the regions of Switzerland and France that had been inhabited from 4,000 to 90,000 years before by the pile-dwellers and cave-dwellers. He collected more than one thousand prehistoric relics, now in the Public Museum. In 1894 he traveled extensively in Mexico for the purpose of studying the cultivation of coffee, cocoa, rubber and other products, and gave much attention to educational institutions. For a man of Lieutenant Doerrlinger's age and affliction to travel on muleback across the Sierras, 10,000 feet above the sea level," was a gigantic undertaking, and no one but a man of indomitable persistence could have accomplished the task, lie made an excursion. lO the ancient royal residence at Mitla and collected some interesting specimens, now preserved in the Public Museum. Since [895 he has been connected with the Doerrlinger Artificial Limb Co. In 1896 he was asked to accept the office of chief examiner and secretary of the city Civil Service Commission, which he held for four years and resigned in 1900, on account of a recurrence of his nervous troubles, caused mainly by the imperfect amputation (1863) and constantly painful condition of his maimed leg, and overwork. Lieut. Doerflinger's favorite sphere of activity, and the one by which he prefers that posterity shall judge him, since to it he himself attaches the greatest importance, is in the realm of education. He has always maintained that the educator, by moulding the soul as well as mind and body of the child, holds the destiny of the nation in his hands. As an experienced teacher, under whose tutelage a great number of children have passed, he possesses a practical knowddge of the defects of the public school system which he proposes should be remedied by a model school, supported by private endowment to keep it free from political influences, and which shall demonstrate, in a twelve years' course, by the consistent application of the said rational principles and methods, that children can be given, approximately, as much knowledge at the age of sixteen as the present high school gives them at the age of sixteen to eighteen, and a higher degree of powers fitting them for good citizenship and real self-government. In 1868 Doerrlinger discovered the Wisconsin meteorite, classified by Prof. Shepard among the rare and beautiful species "tainiastic" or "ribband" siderite. and forming the only variety of that species characterized by what Prof. Lawrence Smith named "Laphamite Markings." After the Peshtigo-Oconto calamity, in 1871, he advocated forest protection, the reforesting of denuded and barren lands, and systematic forest culture. For this advocacy he was still ridiculed as late as 1880 by some of the great timber and lumber kings. Fortunately for our country, the enlightened policy of our federal government has been, for many years past, successfully following lines laid down by him and other members of the Natural ' History Society nearly forty years ago. While in Europe he also entered the realm of economic, political and social problems, by a practical personal investigation of the great successful profit-sharing industries in northern, central and southern France, especially at Guise, Paris and Argouleme. Returned home, he embodied his observations in lectures and articles, and, while advanced thinkers praised his efforts, their conservative policy considered them premature, simply because he was too far in advance of the plodding human procession. In 1870 he was one of the twelve founders of the First Kindergarten Society of Milwaukee, which established and caused the establishment of the first four private model kindergartens as the foundation for primary and elementary school work. From 1874 on 'he was one of the most energetic agitators for the official introduction of the kindergarten into the public school system, which was resolved upon by the school board in 1880, making Milwaukee the first city in the United States to incorporate the system in the primary departments of all its district schools. In 1877, as a Regent of State Normal Schools, he first offered resolutions in favor of the introduction of kindergartening and the training of kindergarteners in all the normal schools, and succeeded, after strenuous efforts, continued for three years, against the intrigues of one of the wiliest educational machines. In 1874 he edited the course of physical exercises which was introduced in the city's schools. In 1870, while in Europe, being an honorary member of the Turnverein in Milwaukee, Doerflinger was invited to take an active part in the athletic festival held at Baden-Baden by the Gymnastic Union of the Upper Rhine. Doffing his artificial limb, he took part in all the contests (running only excepted), even jumping, and he carried off the eleventh prize, an oak wreath. In 1897-99 ne was one °f fhe- most active members of the "Milwaukee Manual Training Association," and prepared nearly all the written and printed papers. The work of this society culminated some years later in the introduction of manual training into the grades of all the Milwaukee district schools. Our subject has belonged to, or does belong to, thirty-five local, state and national welfare institutions and associations, and has been or is active in them. On Oct. 5, 1873, ne married Miss Augusta, ' daughter of August and Marie Huecker Barkhausen, of Thiensville, Wis., and the issue of their union was as follows: Thea, now Mrs. Edward H. Carter; Duty, a governess ; and Arno, secretary and manager of the Doerflinger Artificial Limb Co. In religion Mr. Doerflinger is liberal and in politics he is a Republican. Mrs. Augusta Doerflinger, wife of our subject, who has been his helpmate, a model housewufe and mother, has been an active member of the Ladies' Society of the German- English Academy for thirty years, and of the Kinderg'arten Society until its members merged with the Ladies' Society.

William John Kershaw, who is engaged in the general practice of law in the city of Milwaukee, was born at Big Spring, Adams county, AVis.. on Jan. 12. 1865, son of William John and Martha Mary (Corn) Kershaw, the former of whom was born in County Antrim, near Belfast, Ireland, and the latter was a native of AYis- cousin. ( )n the maternal side the subject of this review comes from an old American family, the blood being strongly mixed with that of the native American Indian. The mother, Mary ('urn, and the members of her family had much influence for good among the red men, her aunt, Mary Wallsworth, being a remarkable woman in that respect. The husband of the latter conducted a pioneer hotel in Adams county and many Indians camped in that vicinity, so that it was a favorable point for the agents of the government to meet the nation's wards and deal with them, Mrs. 'Wallsworth frequently acting as the interpreter. William John Kershaw, Sr., migrated from the Emerald Isle as a young man and first took up his residence in Albany, N. Y., but soon thereafter he continued his journey to Big Spring, Adams county. Wis., where he had some dealings with the Indians as an agent of the United States, and in this way he met the lady who afterward became his wife. He was a lawyer, and after locating at Big Spring continued to practice his profession there for a number of years, and filled several important official positions, among which was district attorney of Adams county. In October, 1861, he enlisted in the Eighteenth Wisconsin infantry for service in the Civil war, and after serving for a time as sergeant-major was made captain of Company K on March 14, 1862. The regiment was mustered in and left the state on March 30, being sent to Pittsburg Landing, and reached there on April 5. The next morning, with absolutely no instruction in the manual of arms and but little drill, it was ordered to check the enemy's advance at Shiloh, and fought bravely. "Many regiments may well covet the impressions which the Eighteenth Wisconsin left of personal bravery, heroic daring and determined endurance," said Governor Harvey. It took part in the siege of Corinth, which followed closely, and then encamped at Corinth and Bolivar. Captain Kershaw participated in all the service of the regiment up to this time, but he resigned his commission on Sept. 3, 1862, and returned home. In the spring of 1864 he again entered the service as major of the Thirty-seventh Wisconsin infantry, to which position he was assigned on March 10. The first six companies of this regiment were mustered into service the latter part of March, and with Major Kershaw in command, left the state on April 28 for Virginia to join the Army of the Potomac. The regiment distinguished itself at Petersburg on June 16, 17 and 18, and on the 17th Major Kershaw was seriously wounded by a musket ball through both his legs. This wound practically ended his military career, and although promoted to lieutenant-colonel on Sept. 27, he never mustered as such, and on Oct. 18, 1864, he resigned his commission as major. He then returned to his home at Big Spring, Wis., and renewed the practice of law. In 1866 and again in 1867 he was elected to represent Adams county in the Wisconsin assembly, serving two terms in that capacity, immediately succeeding which, in 1868, he was elected to the state senate and served during the sessions of 1869-70. While serving in this position he removed to the city of Milwaukee and in company with C. J. Kershaw became interested in the salt, cement, plaster and lumber business. His partner, although of the same name, was not related to him. Colonel Kershaw was again elected to the state assembly from Milwaukee county,- serving in the session of 1875, after which he gave his attention to private affairs until his death in 1883, his wife having passed away in 1865. William J. Kershaw, whose name introduces this review, received his primary education in the public schools of Adams county and later attended St. Lawrence College, east of Fond du Lac, and St. Francis Seminary, near Milwaukee. He then made a trip AVest, in which region he remained two years, and upon his return worked in the northern woods one year. He then served an apprenticeship at the machinist trade, but after mastering its intricacies he decided that it was not to his liking and began, the study of law in the office of W. C Williams and Aug. G. Weissert. In due time he was admitted to the bar and began the practice of his profession, first in the employ of Mr. Weissert, his former instructor, with whom he remained until 1892, when he became the junior member of the firm of Eschweiler, Van Valkenburgh & Kershaw. This partnership existed for some time, but in 1897 Mr. Kershaw began practice alone and has since conducted individually an excellent practice. He was married on March 31, 1893, to Miss Henrietta, daughter of Joseph and Emma (Meyer) Schiller, of Milwaukee. In politics Mr. Kershaw adheres to the time-honored principles of the Democratic party, his religious affiliations are with the Roman Catholic church, and fraternally he is a member of the military order of the Loyal Legion, that distinction being his as an inheritance from his father. Hef also has membership in the Milwaukee Bar Association and the Archaeological Society. ,

Charles Lincoln Goss, a patent attorney of Milwaukee, is a native of Vermont, born at Brandon, Rutland county, Sept. 18, 1856. His parents were Alba AVarren Goss, who was born at the same place on Oct. 22, 1825, and Jerusha Eva (Lincoln) Goss, born at Pittsford, Vt., Aug. 8, 1827. Charles Goss. the subject of this review, is descended from New England ancestors. His great-greatgrandfather, Capt. John Carver, served with the Colonial troops in the French and Indian wars from 1755 *° 1762, and was one of the first if not the pioneer English explorer of the Northwest. Captain Carver made a canoe trip, starting from Michillimackinac. at that time the most western English trading post in the country, and from there passed on to Green Bay or La Baye, as it was then called, up the Fox and down the Wisconsin rivers to the Mississippi and up that river to the present site of St. Paul and Minneapolis. He spenl the winter of 1766-67 with a tribe of Sioux Indians about two hundred miles from the mouth of the Minnesota river, returning by the way of the Chippewa river and the north and east shores of Lake Superior to Michillimackinac and thence to Boston, which he reached in the fall of 1768. After his return the captain wrote an account of his trip, which was published in London in 1778. and which ran through several editions and was translated into other languages. Charles Goss' maternal grandfather, John

Harvey Lincoln, was a soldier in the war of 1812 and volunteered For the expedition to Plattsburg, X. Y. Charles received his preliminary education in the public schools of his native town and then entered the University of Vermont at Burlington, in which he was graduated with the degree of A. B. in 1878. After leaving college he studied law at Brandon, Vt.. with ex-Governor E. J. Ormsbee, taking one year, 1879-80, of the course at Dane Law School, Harvard University. lie was admitted to the bar of the Rutland Comity Court, Vermont, at the March term, 1881, and in the fall of that year moved from Brandon to Milwaukee. In 1 883 Mr. Goss was admitted to practice in the Circuit Court of Milwaukee, and in 1898 to the Supreme Court of the state of Wisconsin. Ever since settling" in Milwaukee he has practiced as a patent attorney and solicitor of patents with the firms of Flanders & Bottum ; Winkler, Flanders, Smith, Bottum & Vilas, and their successors. Mr. Goss is a Republican in politics and is a member of Sigma Phi college fraternity, Phi Beta Kappa (University of Vermont Chapter), honorary college fraternity; the Milwaukee Bar Association, a charter member of the University Club, a member of the Chicago Patent Law Association, and is president of the Milwaukee Congregational Club. On Sept. 27, 1882, Mr. Goss married Lizzie Maria, the daughter of Ebenezer Holland and Elizabeth (Dyer) Weeks, of Brandon, Vt., and the mother of his two children, Genevieve Iola, born in Milwaukee on Dec. 10, 1883, and John Warren, born in Milwaukee on Aug. 16, 1887. On Feb. 5, 1890, Mrs. Goss died. Mr. Goss married, Feb. 15, 1894, Alice Warbasse, the daughter of George Warren and Hannah (Norris) Emery, of Manitowoc, Wis.

William Wirt Watkins, deceased, was born in Chester county. Pa., on Oct. 16, 1832, being the son of William Watkins. The father was a manufacturer of brick at Chester, Pa., and came to Milwaukee in 1845 to engage in the same business. The city was then giving strong evidences of its future greatness and a man of Mr. Watkins' penetrating judgment was not slow in recognizing that here was a most desirable location for his plant. He successfully continued in this business until his death, which occurred in 1874. He was survived by six children as follows: May Ellen, William W., Martha S., George H., Margaret and John. William Wirt Watkins enjoyed the special benefits of attending and graduating from the Philadelphia public schools, which gave him the advantage of a superior education. Being of a mechanical turn of mind he began and worked for a time at the machinist's trade at Wilmington, Del. Lie joined his father in Milwaukee in July, 1845, an(l with his unusual tact and business ability was largely instrumental in furthering the success of the business which his father had founded. On the death of Anthony Green in 1870 he purchased from his estate an interest in the coal business which had been conducted by Mr. Green, and formed a partnership with Charles H. Swan under the firm name of Swan, Watkins & Co.; but a few years later sold this business and in 1885 also disposed of the brick business, which he had conducted since the death of his father, and retired from active business pursuits, having amassed a large fortune, the fruits of his unerring business ability and persistent energy. On March 16, 1870, he married Miss Harriet, daughter of Horace and Mary (Adams) Fiske, of New York. They had no children. Mrs. Watkin's father and mother were both born in Ellington, Conn. He was for many years engaged in the express business at Waterford, N. Y., which he followed until his death. After the father's death the mother brought the family to Milwaukee in 1865, and here she died. The family was composed of the following children : John, Mary, Martha, Sarah, Harriet, Horace and Caroline. They were all members of the Presbyterian church, the father being an elder therein for over twenty years. Our subjet was not only a builder of his country's industries, but he was also in those days that tried the souls of loyal men, a brave defender of the flag at the cannon's mouth. While his wealth and position in society could have saved him the trials and dangers of a life on the field of battle, he brushed them aside and entered the lists where true men prove by their conduct that it is sweet if need be to die for one's native land. In August, 1861, he enlisted in the reorganized Company A of the First Wisconsin infantry, and was chosen second lieutenant of his company, his commission being dated from Sept. 13. 1861. He served until the expiration of his term of enlistment, having been promoted to the adjutancy of his regiment for conspicuous bravery. He was mustered out on Oct. 16, 1864, with the rank of captain. He was continuously with his regiment, and with it took part in the engagements at Perryville, Stone's River, Chickamauga and Missionary Ridge. In politics he was a Republican, and as a representative of that party he served for nine years as alderman from the Fourth ward of Milwaukee, before its division, and he was a member of the City Library Board. He enjoyed the conspicuous honor of being chosen chairman of the commission which was appointed to erect monuments to mark the spots on Chickamauga's fearful battlefield where Wisconsin's brave sons baptized the Southern soil with their blood and willingly yielded up their lives in order that the Union might be preserved and that every man living beneath "Old Glory's" stainless folds might be and remain absolutely free. He was an attendant of the Calvary Presbyterian church, a member of the Knights Templar, the Blue Lodge of Masons and of the Loyal Legion, of E. B. Wolcott Post, G. A. R., and for man}' years of the Soldiers' Relief Committee of Milwaukee county. Thus passed away on Dec. 8, 1896, a man, who in peace and in war, had played a conspicuous and successful role among his fellows, and always received and enjoyed their respectful consideration.

Very Rev. Hiram Francis Fairbanks, pastor of St. Patrick's parish, Milwaukee, was born at Leon, Cattaraugus county, N. Y., and is the son of Rev. Caleb James and Lydia (Franklin) Fairbanks. The Former was a native of Onondaga county, N. Y., born Jan. 12. 1821. and died in May. 180Q, and the latter was born in Cooperstoun in the same state, April 21, 1822, and died on Aug. 8,

1878. The parents came to Wisconsin in [853, locating a1 Waupun, Fond du Lac county. The father was a clergyman of the Methodist Episcopal church and was stationed at various places in th< The family is an old Colonial one and some of Father Fairbanks' ancestors participated in the American Revolution; his direel ancestor. 1 1 Fairbanks, served with the rank of lieutenant under Capt. Caleb Whiting on the Lexington a \pril [9, 1775. and also was commissioned as lieutenant of the Eighth company of the Third Worcester county regimenl on July 9, 1776. Father Fairies is a kinsman of Charles W. Fairbanks, vice-president of the United States, and is also related to John and John Quincy Adams, both United States Presidents, and through the Coolidge famil; B( ston is related to the descendants of Thomas Jefferson. Many of hi< relatives also participated in the Civil war, including prominent officers in the Union arm}, and one a1 least with the rank of major ed in the Confederate army. Father Fairbanks was born on May 25, [845, and received his collegiate training at Lawrence University, A.ppleton, Wis., being a student at that institution for four years, at the end of which period he became a convert to the Catholic faith. Later he attended the St. Louis University, at St. Louis, Mo., and subsequently went to St. Francis Seminary, Milwaukee, to prepare For the priesthood. He was ordained at St. Francis on Jan. 20. 1868 and said his first mass at Waupun, Feb. 2. 1868. Ikwas for a short time assigned to duty as assistant at St. Patrick's church Tanesville, Wis., and was then a year and nine months at I 1 Troy, and later at Whitewater, where he spent eleven years, coming from that charge to his present position. This is one of the largest and most important parishes in the Milwaukee archdiocese and its pastor is very prominent in the church circles. He is also a Consultor of the Archdiocese, an office which ranks next to vicargeneral. He is a gifted writer and his "Visit to Europe and the Holy Land." a volume of 463 pages, is the most popular book of travels ever written in the English language by a Catholic, and is now in its fifth edition. He has also written much in prose and verse for both the papers and magazines, pamphlets and articles for historical and genealogical works, and has also made a translation of mam- Catholic hymns from the Latin. He is especially interested in the line of genealogical studies, and his work on the genealog} of the Adams family is the best that has been compiled and is authority in this line.

Hueh Ryan, attorney, of Milwaukee, is the son of the distinguished jurisi . Hon. Edward George Ryan, chief justice of the state of Wisconsin from June 17, 1874, until his death, Oct. 19, 1880, and his first wife, Mary, daughter of Captain I high Graham, whom he married in [842. Chief Justice Ryan was born in Newcastle LTouse. County Meath. Ireland, Nov. 13. i8to, and was the son of Edward and Abby (Keogh) Ryan. He was educated in Clongoe's Wood College, which he entered in 1820, completing the full course ^\ study in 1827. and three years later came to the United States. He had begun studying law in his native country, and continued after reaching New York, supporting- himself by teaching. He was admitted to practice in 1836 and came the same year to Chicago. Immediately after his marriage, in 1842, he removed to Wisconsin, and his career was henceforth connected with this state. He first came into prominence in connection with the first constitutional convention, in which he took a prominent and active part, and later in connection with the impeachment of Judge Levi Hubbell, where he appeared for the assembly. Subsequently, in the still more famous case of Bashford vs. Barstow, he appeared for Bashford and showed, although an uncompromising Democrat, that he could rise above all questions of political influence when it became necessary to vindicate the constitution and the rights of the people. Upon the breaking out of the Civil war he was appointed as the chairman of a committee of four at the Democratic state convention to draft an appeal to the people of the state. This was known as the "Ryan Address," and denounced the secession and sustained the war for its suppression. From 1870 to 1873 Mr. Ryan held the important office of city attorney for the city of Milwaukee, but he never sought or held any office outside of his profession except his membership in the first constitutional convention. On June 17, 1874, the office of chief justice of the supreme court of Wisconsin -became vacant by the resignation of Luther S. Dixon, and Mr. Ryan was appointed to fill the vacancy, and the following April was elected for the unexpired and full term of six years, but his death occurred over a year before' the completion of the latter. He was one of the most remarkable men that the state ever produced and played an important part in many of the most notable affairs of the commonwealth. Both as an advocate and a judge he challenged the admiration of even his political opponents by his brilliant intellect, fertility of resource and wonderful command of language. In spite of the fact that he was naturally of a quick temper, as a judge he was patient, painstaking and eminently just. A few years after the death of his first wife, in 1847, hemarried Miss Caroline W. Pierce, of Newburyport, Mass. His son, Hugh, of this sketch, was born in Racine, Wis., June 14, 1847, and was left motherless in his infancy. The following year the father removed to Milwaukee, and the son was reared in the city with which his later life has been associated. He was educated largely in private schools, in Racine College and the Milwaukee Classical Gymnasium. The last named was under the administration of Prof. Kursteiner, who, on removing to New Jersey, in 1865, was accompanied by his pupil, who remained for two years longer under his instruction. Returning to the West, Mr. Ryan entered the office of Attorney-General Edsall, of Illinois, where he pursued the study of the law. being admitted to the bar by examination, in Kansas, in 1S72. After practicing there fur something less than a year and during that time serving as prosecuting attorney for Rooks county, lie returned to Illinois and was admitted to practice in the supreme court of that state, and followed his profession there for about two years, being also employed in the recorder's office. In 1876 he went to Milwaukee and entered the office of Hon. Luther S. Dixon, for- merly chief justice of the supreme court of Wisconsin, and at that time a member of the firm of Dixon, I [ooker, \\ egg & Noyes. The firm dissolving the following year, Mr. Ryan became associate editor of the "Commercial Times" for a time. In 1878 he resumed the practice of law, and was the same year appointed court commissioner, a position which he has held continuously ever since. Most of his practice has been without partners, but in 1898 he formed an association which still continues, the firm name being Ryan, Ogden & Bottum. In politics he is a Democrat, hut has not entered largely into the political arena, although he served in 1885 as a member of the state legislature. While Mr. Ryan has doubtless been handicapped to some extent by being known as the son of his father, yet his own abilities, which are of a very high order, have enabled him to achieve a standing in his profession not surpassed by man}' members of the Wisconsin bar. He has a wide and thorough knowledge of law, a clear, logical and analytical mind, and a commanding and impressive manner of presentation. His practice is varied and extensive and has embraced many cases of more than the usual importance, and demanding more than the usual knowledge and ability to handle. He was one of the counsel in the case involving the franchise of the Milwaukee street railway, in which Ouarles, Spence & Ouarles, J. G. Fanders and other prominent attorneys of the city also appeared ; was one of the attorneys for the widowr of Governor Lttdington in the contest over his estate, and assisted in winning the case for his client; and was also attorney for Ferdinand Schlesinger in his litigation with Henry Herman as assignee of the Plankinton Bank, and in many other important cases. Aside from his legal qualifications, which have made him one of the leaders of the Milwaukee bar, Mr. Ryan possesses literary taste of a high order in other lines, and had he chosen to continue in the journalistic field, would doubtless have acquired equal reputation in that line.

Henry Harrison Button was one of the pioneer druggists of the city of Milwaukee, and the business established by him in 1848 still continues under the name of the Milwaukee Drug Company, being one of the leading wholesale drug concerns of the Cream City. Mr. Button was born at Wallingford, a post-village in Wrallingford township, Rutland county, Vt., on Aug. 28, 1818, and was the youngest son of Lyman and Rachel (Boardman) Button. His father wras a farmer by occupation, who gave his children such educational advantages as his means and the locality afforded. The childhood days of the subject of this review were spent in acquiring a primary education in the common schools of his native town, and in assisting his father on the farm as much as his age would permit. Immediately upon leaving school he began fitting himself for college, and later entered Brown University at Providence, R. I., at which institution he was graduated with<the class of 1842. After his graduation he studied medicine under Dr. Spears, of Brooklyn, N. Y., and a part of the time while pursuing his medical studies he filled a position as private tutor to a gen- tleman's family in Virginia, after which he ['returned to New York and received his degree from the eminent Dr. Mott, president of the medical faculty of the University of New York. He immediately began the practice of his profession in Brooklyn, continuing there for about four years, but the comparatively limited opportunities for advancement in the East prompted him to change his location, and he came West, arriving in Milwaukee in the fall of 1848. -Here he entered into a partnership with Thomas A. Greene, under the firm name of Greene & Button, in the wholesale drug business. ', This enterprise was exceptionally successful, and the partnership continued under the same name until the time of Dr. Button's death, Feb. 14, 1890, making it one of the oldest firms in existence in Milwaukee at that time. After his death the business was converted into a stock company under the name of the Milwaukee Drug Company, in which the family of Dr. Button are the principali stockholders. The doctor was a very popular man in both social and business circles, was at one time president of the Milwaukee Chamber of Commerce, and for many years president of the Milwaukee Merchants' and Manufacturers' Association. He was also one of the earliest directors of the Milwaukee Gas Company, was president of that corporation at the time of his death, and for a time he was a director of the Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. In politics the doctor was a staunch Republican, but he had no aspirations for political honors of any kind. As a member of the Unitarian church he was for more than twenty . consecutive years a trustee of that society, and he was also a member of the Milwaukee ' Club. Professionally he was a member of the Psi U Greek letter fraternity, and he served a term as president of the American Drug Club. Dr. Button was married on Dec. 31, 1847, to' Miss Elizabeth Arnold Pearson, the daughter of Luther and Louise Mary (Arnold) Pearson, of Providence, R. I., and to this union there were born four children : Henry Harrison, Lyman Pearson, Charles Pearson, and Louise Mary, all whom are deceased, excepting the eldest son, Henry Harrison. Charles Pearson Button, the youngest son, was the first student from Milwaukee to graduate at Harvard College. He became prominently identified with the business interests of Milwaukee, and his death a few years since was widely deplored. Mrs. Button, who at an advanced age still survives, is a fine type of the best American womanhood, and during her long residence in the city of Milwaukee has been a most useful member of the community. Luther Pearson, the father of Mrs. Button, was born at Reading, Mass., and her mother was a native of Providence, R. I. The father was a prominent cotton broker at Providence, in which city he received his education, and he retired from business several years before his death, which occurred at the age of seventy-six years. He and wife were members of the Unitarian church.

Frederick E. Beals, the genial president of the Beals & Torrey Shoe Company, was born in Milwaukee on Jan. 6, 1882. He is a son of James L. and Etta E. (Fowle) Beals. the former of whom was born in North Weymouth, Mass., in 1848, and the latter in South Milwaukee in 1850. His uncle, Elias F. Beals, served all through the Civil War as a soldier in a Massachusetts regiment and died in Milwaukee two years ago. He was president of the Beals & Torrey Shoe Company at the time of his death. Frederick E. Beals received his early education in the public schools of Milwaukee and rounded out his scholastic training by a course in the University of Wisconsin at Madison. Shortly afterward he became associated with the Beals & Torrey Shoe Company. This company is a manufacturer and wholesale dealer in boots with a large business 111 Wisconsin and other states. The firm was first started after the war, in 1866, as Mann, Beals & Company; shortly afterward Mr. Torrey became a partner in the concern, whose name was changed to Reals. Torrey & Company. This title was carried until 1897. when, upon incorporation, it became known as the Beals & Torrey Shoe Company. Mr. Beals7 paternal grandfather and his uncle, Elias F. Beals, were the original members of the firm, and his father later joined the company. The subject of this memoir has been associated with the company for about five years, and succeeded to his father's interest upon the latter's death. He is unmarried. In political matters he is allied with the Republican party, but has never held public office. In church matters he is associated with the Congregational society. He is also a member of the Milwaukee Athletic Club, the Blue Mound Country Club and the Deutscher Club.

George P. Mayer, president of the F. Mayer Boot & Shoe Company, is one of the representative business men of Milwaukee. Born in Milwaukee on Dec. 14, i860, he received his education in the city schools, both public and parochial, and completed his scholastic training by a course in Northwestern University at Watertown, Wis. He comes of good German stock. His father, Frederick Mayer, was born in Nierstein, Germany, on Sept. 4, 1823, ami the mother, Phillipine (Laubenheimer) Mayer, in the same country on Jul)- 18, 1829. The father received the education afforded by the common schools of his native country and served his apprenticeship in the shoemaker's trade in the shope of a relative in Nierstein. He was at different times located in various parts of Germany, traveling through the country as a journeyman shoemaker. From 1847 to I*35i he served his country as a soldier in the army, and upon receiving an honorable discharge from the service he emigrated to the United States. Fie located in Milwaukee on May 8, 1851, and,from the time of his arrival until his death. which occurred March 16. 1893, he was one of the most public spirited and influential men in the city. The first year after his arrival he was employed by R. Suhm in his store on Third street as a shoemaker. In 1852 he embarked in the retail shoe business under his own name, and for twenty-eight consecutive years conducted a store at 318 West Water street. His advent in the business of manufacturing shoes was in 1880. when he established a factory on Walnut street between First street and Island aTenue, in a frame building- of three stories, forty by seventy feet in size. It was while conducting this factory that Frederick Mayer adopted the policy which has been followed to the present day and which is the keynote of the success which the firm has attained, namely: to fix a high standard 6f production and manufacture shoes of the best quality. In 1884 the growing demand for the output of the factory necessitated the building of an addition of two stories, thirty-three by fifty-five feet. The quality of Mayer shoes was by this time becoming known throughout the country and the constant demands of the trade made it expedient to enlarge the old factory and to lease and build new warehouses and factory departments. Eleven different times since 1884 has it become necessary for the Milwaukee end of the business to acquire more space. In 1903, in order to accommodate the western trade, the company purchased the controlling interest of the Washington Shoe Manufacturing Company at Seattle, Wash., and within two years it became necessary to enlarge the capacity of this factory. Probably no better example of the growth of the business can be found than in the facts that in 1880 the compan}^ had a capacity of 150 pairs of shoes a day, while today the capacity is 9,000 pairs per day ; in 1880 the company had one traveling representative, and today it has fiftyfive. George P. Mayers connection with the firm began in 1880, when Frederick Mayer purchased the Goldman interests. Prior to that time he had served in a clerical capacity for a sewing machine concern and had also been office assistant to a physician. W Ten, in 1884, the firm was incorporated as the F. Mayer Boot & Shoe Company, with a capital stock of $50,000, he became secretary and treasurer, the other officers being Frederick Mayer, president, and V. Schoenecker, vice-president. Ever since his association with the concern he has devoted his best efforts to its development and welfare, and his measure of success can be judged by the rapid progress of the company, the paid-up capital of the company now being $1,250,000. Mr. Mayer's religious affiliations are with the Grace Lutheran church, of which he is a member. His close attention to business leaves him little time for participation in other affairs. On Jan. 26, 1896, Mr. Mayer was united in marriage to Miss Amalie Brumder, a daughter of Hon. George Brumder, an old resident of Milwaukee. Four children have blessed this union: George, Erma, Rudolph and Dorothy. Since 1906 Mr. Mayer has been president of the F. Mayer Boot & Shoe Company. Two of his brothers, Frederick J. and Adam J., are vice-president and treasurer, respectively.

Rev. Max J. F. Albrecht, president of Concordia College, Milwaukee, is one of the most prominent Lutheran educators of the Middle West. Born in Prussia, Germany. March to, i860, he came to this country at an early age and found here the opportunity to make a name for himself and bring honor to the family name. The father of our subject, Fred Albrecht, was born in Prussia, Aug. 2, [827. I lis mother, who was Frederica Rekett, was born in Prussia on Feb. 2 of the same rear. The elder Albrecht was a cabinet- maker by trade and c;une to Chicago From the old country in [868. in that city he worked at his trade, and in [896 he came to Milwaukee to reside with his son, with whom he is still living. In his native land he served as a soldier for the Kaiser in the war of 1S00, which was waged against Austria. Five children were born to Air. and Mrs. Albrecht, all sons, o\ whom three are living. Rev. Max I. F. Albrecht, the subject of this sketch, was educated in the public schools of Chicago, at Concordia College, Fort Wayne. Ind.. and at the Concordia Seminary, St. Louis. After finishing his seminary course he became an ordained minister of the Lutheran Church, and filled his first charge at Lebanon, Dodge count}-, Wisconsin, lie was then transferred to Janesville, and finally to Fort Wayne, Ind. 11 is high abilities in the denominational work, with a natural trend for things educational, led to his choice, in 1893, for the presidency of the Concordia College at Milwaukee, and he has held this position ever since, to the eminent satisfaction of the entire denomination and the hundreds of students who have left the institution during his administration of its affairs. President Albrecht is affiliated by choice with the Republican party. On Nov. 18, 1883, he was united in marriage to Miss Charlotte Paul, who was born in Germany, the daughter of Henry Paid, a piano-maker. Their children are xAgnes, Walter, Eugenia, Ruth, Lydia and Dorothy. President Adbrecht's address is 2/j Thirty-first street. William Watson Perry, a regularly ordained minister of the Presbyterian Church and a lineal descendant of the great admiral who fought the battle on Lake Erie and reported to the President of the United States, "We have met the enemy and they are ours."' was born in Milwaukee, July 28, 1853. He is the son of James and Ellen (Smith) Perry, the former of whom was born on Nov. 30, 1804, in Manchester, England, and died in Milwaukee on Nov. 30, 1864; and the latter was born in Burnley, England, April 22, 1813, and died on Jan. 19, 1885, in North Prairie. Wis. James Perry, the father, came to Wisconsin in 1848, engaging with the lumber firm of Benjamin Bagnall & Co. Our subject was educated in the district schools of Wisconsin and at the Agricnltnral College at Columbus, Ohio. After his graduation he was regularly ordained and entered actively the ministry of the Presbyterian Church. At present he is pastor of Westminster Mission, located at 1095 North Pierce street. Milwaukee. On Aug. 19, 1879, he married Miss Emma G.. daughter of Darins W. and Ann Stark LaBarre, of Mukwonago, Wis., and their marital union has been blessed with five children as follows: Jessie Ellen, Ralph Emerson, Faye M.. Helen M. and Ruth J. Rev. Mr. Perry has attained the highest honors and is a leader in the councils of Masonry. ! [e was made a MasOn in Lake Lodge, No. 189, of Milwaukee, and received the degree of Master Mason on July 24, 1876. He received the Capitular degrees in Waukesha Chapter No. ^,~, and the Cryptic degrees in Waukesha Council of Royal and Select Masters. The orders of Knighthood were conferred upon him in St. John's Commandery, No. 21, at Reedsburg, Wis. He demitted from the various Masonic bodies in which he received his degrees and affiliated with Madison Lodge, No. 5, Madison Chapter, No-4, and Robert Macoy Commandery, No. 3, at Madison, Wis. He received the degrees of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite in 1889, and is a member of Wisconsin Consistory, Milwaukee. He received the Thirty-third degree in Boston, Mass., in 1904. He is also a member of Tripoli Temple, Ancient Arabic Order, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. He served as Senior Deacon of the Grand Lodge of Wisconsin when N. M. Littlejohn was Grand Master, and was afterward Senior Warden. He was made deputy grand master in 1894 and at the next meeting of the Grand Lodge was chosen Most Worshipful Grand Master. He was made Most Illustrious Grand Master of the Grand Council of Royal and Select Masters of the state of Wisconsin. In September, 1900, he was appointed Grand Secretary of the Masonic Grand bodies in Wisconsin to succeed John W. Laflin, deceased, and he now belongs to Damascus Lodge, No. 290, Free and Accepted Masons. In politics he is a Republican. Rev. Mr. Perry is a gentleman of scholarly attainments, deeply read in the rich lore of the ages, and one who receives, because he is entitled to it, the gracious consideration and high regard of all who know him.

David Ginzburger, a prominent dealer in bags, boxes and hides, in Milwaukee, was born in Munich, Bavaria, on Feb. 14, 1833. He was the only child of Leopold and Julia Ginzburger, both natives of Bavaria, the former having been born in 1793 and the latter in 1814. The mother died when David was but three days old, and the father married again, having several children by his. second union. The father was an agriculturist of prominence, making a specialty of the culture of hops and the breeding of silkworms. Fie was the recipient of several medals as a recognition of the fine quality of his hops. The father left his native 'land in 1854, having been sent for by his son, who had come to this country the year previous. From the time of his arrival to 'that of his death in i860, he earned a livelihood by the teaching of Hebrew in Philadelphia, two daughters keeping house for the father and son. David Ginzburger took advantage of the educational facilities offered by the Bavarian schools, and from that time until his coming to America in 1853 he worked in a commercial bank in Munich, Bavaria. He located in Philadelphia and for seven years served as a bookkeeper in a banking concern. Then for short periods he worked in wholesale dry goods and wholesale millinery houses. Finally he went to Tennessee and located in a small town about twenty miles east of Memphis, where he established a retail dry goods store. He was the first merchant who had ever traded goods for produce and was successful in a business way. But the prevalence of malaria made it necessary that he leave the locality and he moved to Washington. D. C. where he established an office for the supply of substitutes for men drafted for the Union arm}". This work occupied him until 1863. when he first came to Wisconsin, locating in La Crosse. \.s a means of livelihood there he sold dry goods from a wagon which he drove around the country. In 1873 he came to

Milwaukee. For two years he wholesaled confectionery in the country immediately surrounding the city, using the same method that he had in selling dry goods at La Crosse. When he retired from that line of work he went into the business of buying and selling hides and of wholesaling and retailing boxes and bags. This has been his line of work ever since and today he supplies some of the largest wholesale houses with boxes. Although well advanced in years he still retains his active participation in the business which he has developed to such success. Mr. Ginzburger has been twice married. His first wife was Sophia Ensell, a native of Hohenzollern, Hechingen, Germany, now deceased, by whom he had seven children. They are Julia, now Mrs. Conn; Robert; Augusta; Leo ; Hattie, now Mrs. Manstach ; Gustav ; and Blanche. His second wife was formerly Miss Matilda Strauss, who was born in the state of New York and came to Milwaukee in the early forties when but three years of age. She is a daughter of Mier and Regina Strauss, the former of whom is one of the pioneers of the city and a well-known wholesale tobacco dealer.

Robert C. Gehrke, a member of the well known German-American family of that name, and a prominent and successful carpentercontractor, living at 725 Island avenue, Milwaukee, was born at 152 Lloyd street, Milwaukee, July 5, 1870, the son of Frederick and Maria (Rapp) Gehrke, the former a native of the province of Posen, Germany, and the latter a native of Baden, Germany. His paternal grandparents were Carl and Henrietta (Tischler) Gehrke, of the province of Posen, Germany. His grandfather was a cabinetmaker by trade in the Fatherland, and in the year 1857, accompanied by his wife and their three children, started for America on one of the slow sailing vessels, and were fifty-six days en route. Upon finally landing at Xew York harbor, they came directly west to Milwaukee, where Mr. Gehrke resumed his trade of cabinet maker, and was also later associated with his son, Frederick, in his carpenter contracting work. He died in the city of Milwaukee in 1879, and was survived by his wife until Jan. 15, 1900. Of their three children, Frederick, the second child, born Feb. 28, 1843, alone survives ; Mollie, who married Wm. Groskreutz, and Johanna, wife of Fred Kanitz, are both deceased, as is Mr. Groskreutz. Frederick, our subject's father, was given only a limited opportunity to obtain an education before starting out in the world to make his own livelihood. He early learned the trade of a cabinet maker under his father's instruction, and in 1864, when he was 21 years of age, he went to Nashville, Tenn., where he was employed as a carpenter in the service of the United States government. After working there for a few months he was seized with a severe fever and was compelled to abandon his employment. He returned North to his home in Milwaukee, and resumed his occupation as a cabinet maker until 1867. In the latter year he made an extended trip to Europe, visited his old home, and journeyed through many parts of the old world. After his marriage in May, 1868, he was employed for a year bv the old Mississippi railroad at Milwaukee, and in the year

1871 he embarked in business on his own account. He started a store and saloon at No. 152 Lloyd street, Milwaukee, which he conducted with profit up to the time of his death, Jan. 5, 1907. In addition to his other business interests Mr. Gehrke handled a considerable amount of real estate, and made quite a number of lucrative investments in that line. In politics he was an adherent of the Democratic party, to whose success he contributed in many ways, though he never sought office for himself. He was a faithful member of the Lutheran church all of his life. He reared a large family of nine children, of whom Robert C, the subject of this sketch, was the eldest. The other children are Emma, wife of Ewald Schmitz, residing in Eschweiler, Rheinland ; Augusta, wife of August Rother, of the Standard Bottling Co., Milwaukee ; Minnie, wife of William Schocknecht, of Milwaukee ; Emily, wife of Theo. Biedermann, of Milwaukee ; Willie, living at home ; Paul, married to Caroline Metzler and living in Milwaukee ; Otto, a fireman for the C, M. & St. Paul railway, residing at Milwaukee, and Alfred, living at home. Our subject was educated in the public schools of Milwaukee, and later attended a business college for a year. L'pon leaving school he learned the carpenter's trade, and has since followed that occupation, also doing a general contracting business, and dealing in real estate to some extent. His business prospered and grew in volume from year to year, and in 1904 he went abroad, visited the home of his forefathers, and most of the countries of Europe. Politically he is a member of the Democratic party, but has never held public office. He is an unmarried man, and resides with his widowed mother at the home, 725 Island avenue.

William Krahnstover, one of the popular and progressive young business men of Milwaukee, and manager of the Badger Dye Works at 111-115 North avenue, was born in the town of Rostock, Germany, Feb. 10, 1879, the son of Ernst and Louisa (Dernehl) Krahnstover, native of the same place. His parents grew to maturity and married in their native land, where Mr. E. Krahnstover learned the art of dyeing and coloring fabrics, and where he operated dye-works from 1870 until 1888. In the year 1885 he made a preliminary trip to the United States in search of a good business location, and in the year 1888 he sold out his business in Germany, and. accompanied by his wife and family, came to Milwaukee, Wis., where he founded the Badger Dye Works on North avenue. Our subject is the oldest of their six children, the other members of the family 1 icing Frederick E., who is associated with our subject in the dye works; Augusta; Julius, student at the Textile School of Krefeld, Germany; Albert; and Harry, also connected with the dye works. William was educated in the public schools of Milwaukee, and when he was fifteen years of age entered his father's works in order to master the details of the dyeing business, as Avell as the pr< »cess 1 if chemical cleaning. He has made this his life work and has become thoroughly conversant with every branch of the intricate and difficult art. Since the year 1903 he has served in the capacity the office and large works at 887-891 Third street, the Iiadger Dye Works maintain stores at 109 North avenue, 711 Grand avenue, 352 Grove street, 1107 Vliet street, 547 East Water, 320 West Water and 557 East Water street, Milwaukee. They make a specialty of dyeing and dry cleaning ladies' and gentlemen's tine wearing apparel, velvet, plush and damask portieres, carpets, rugs, upholstered furniture, lace curtains, etc. The dye works are up-to-date in every particular, the labor employed is highly skilled, and as a result their product is of a highly satisfactory nature. Mr. Krahnstover is an affable and courteous gentleman, well liked by his husiness associates, and is a fine type of the go-ahead young business man. He has never been married and resides with his father at the home, Xo. 00 North avenue. He is a member of Columbia Lodge No. it, Knights of Pythias, as is his brother Frederick also; he is likewise secretary and treasurer of the National Association of Dyers and Cleaners.

James H. Van Ells, of 1262 Kinnickinnie avenue, one of the honored pioneer residents and business men of Milwaukee, was born in the town of Bergen, Holland, on April 7, 1837, the son of Jacob and Ellen Van Ells, both of whom were natives of the same place. His parents grew to maturity at Bergen and were there married. Jacob was a dealer in horses, cattle and grain while living in Holland, and in the year 1844 embarked for America with his family on one of the old sailing vessels of that period. After a tedious voyage1 of some nine weeks' duration, he finally landed at New York, whence he proceeded to Albany. He remained in that city for some years, and was subsequently a resident of Buffalo, N. Y., for a number of years. In 1840 he came to Milwaukee with his family, making the trip by way of the Great Lakes and canal. On his arrival he embarked in the meat packing business, and after a number of years retired from active business. His death took place in 1893, aged 96 years and 6 months; his wife had previously died in 1F88, at an advanced age. Both were faithful members of the Catholic church, and the}' reared a large family of seven children. Of these the three eldest : Gertrude, John and Pauline, are deceased ; the other four are James H., the subject of this sketch; George, formerly a mill man, who now resides at 415 Potter avenue; Martin, a miller at Camp Douglas, Wis. ; and Harry, who makes his home in the South. Our subject was educated in the public schools, and upon leaving school was employed for a number of years in teaming and hauling supplies between Milwaukee and Stevens Point. AYis., making his home at the latter place. In 1866, when he was 29 years of age, he came to Milwaukee and entered the employ of the Bay View Rolling Mills, where he was technically known as a hooker. He was severely injured at the mills in 1893, and abandoned his work there. He next ran a confectioner}' store for a time, and in [895 embarked in the hardware business, which is now being operated at No. 1262 Kin- nickinnic avenue by his son, Frank J., and his son-in-law, Wm. F. Krock, under the firm name of Krock & Van Ells. Like his parents before him, Air. Van Ells was reared in the Catholic faith, of which he has always been a zealous supporter. Politically he is allied with the Republican party, though he has never sought public office on his own behalf. He was united in marriage, June 22, 1865, to Miss Carrie Burkhart, a daughter of F. and Barbara (Kreichbaum) Burkhart, residents of Milwaukee. His wife's father was a native of Switzerland, and her mother was born in the state of Pennsylvania. They came west to Milwaukee in 1846, where Mr. Burkhart was a painter and a marble worker by trade. Both he and his wife are now deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Van Ells reared a family of four children, all of whom are now living. The oldest, Margaret, is unmarried and lives at home ; Frank J. is in the hardware business on Kinnickinnic avenue, as above stated, is married to Margaret Diedrich, and has one son, Howard ; Mar}', the third child, is the wife of Ferd. Leistikow, resides at 1182 Kinnickinnic avenue, and has one son, Markwell ; the youngest child, Catherine, is the wife of William Krock, senior partner in the firm of Krock & Van Ells, and their one son is named William F., Jr.

John Becker, M. D., a physician of high standing in the city of Milwaukee, was born in New York city on Aug. 11, 1853, son of Dr. John and Anna Maria Becker, both of whom were natives of Bavaria, Germany, the father being born on Feb. 22, 1822, and the mother on March 10, 1824. The ancestors on both sides have been military men, and some of them have been engaged in various noted engagements on European battle-fields. The parents of the subject of this review came to America in the latter part of 1848 and located in the city of New York, where the father completed his medical studies, graduating at the New York Medical College in 1855. He practiced his profession for over twenty-five years and died at Pittsburg, Pa., in 1887. The mother died in 1882, at Brooklyn, N. Y. Dr. John Becker, whose name introduces this review, received his literary education at Minrath's Institution in Xew York city, and then entered upon a very thorough preparation for the medical profession. He first entered Bellevue Hospital Medical College in the city of New York, and after taking a course in that institution spent some time in the Long Island Hospital Medical College at Brooklyn, N. Y. He then matriculated at the Fort Wayne College of Medicine, where he graduated with the class of 1890. Following his graduation he practiced his profession for several years in Pennsylvania and Ohio, successively, and in 1896 located in the city of Milwaukee, where he has since been engaged in genera] practice and has met with unequivocal success. He was married on May 30. ]^2, to Miss Katharina Muller, a native of Germany, and a daughter of Heinrich and Elisabetha (Bauer) Muller. who reside in Bavaria, Germany. To this union there have been born three children: Johanna, Anna and Angelica Josephina. aged twenty-six, twenty-four and twenty years, respectively. Dr. Becker is a Democrat in his political views, a Roman Catholic in his church

Milton M. Spitz, M. D., has been engaged in the practice of medicine in the city of Milwaukee for about six years, and in addition to caring for a large and representative practice he is an instructor in therapeutics in the Wisconsin College of Physicians and Surgeons (his alma mater), attendant in internal medicine at the free dispensary of the same institution, and also the attending physician at Mt. Sinai hospital. He was born in Chicago, 111., on Feb. 12, 1877, son of Morris and Ida (Moohr) Spitz, the former of whom was born in Austria-Hungary, and the latter in Chicago, 111. The father migrated to America while a young man and located in Chicago. The maternal grandfather and his wife, whose maiden name was Babette Oppenheimer, also settled in Chicago at an early day and there the husband died, after which the widow removed to Milwaukee and resided in that city until her death, twenty-five years later. The parents of the subject of this review took up their residence in Milwaukee in 1883, and for 'a number of years the father was engaged in the mercantile business, but he is now living in retirement after an active and successful career. Of the seven children born to himself and wife, six - three sons and three daughters - are living. Dr. Spitz received his literary education in the public schools of Milwaukee, including a high-school course, and then turned his attention to the study of medicine. After due preparation he matriculated at the Wisconsin College of Physicians and Surgeons, and after a thorough course graduated in that institution with the class of 1901. For two years immediately following his graduation he served as interne in the Michael-Reese Hospital, and during the past six years has been engaged in the active practice of his profession. He is independent in politics, and his professional and other associations are as follows : The Milwaukee, the Milwaukee County, the Wisconsin State and the American Medical associations; the Masonic Order; Modern Woodmen of America.; Royal Arcanum ; B'nai B'rith, and the Phi Rho Sigma Medical Fraternity.

Otto F. Krueger, M. D., a practicing physician in the city of Milwaukee, was born at Beaver Dam, Dodge county. Wis., on Feb. 25, 1876, son of Fred and Elizabeth (Rupp) Krueger, the former of whom was born in Germany and the latter in Fond du Lac, Wis. The maternal grandfather was Peter Rupp, a native of Germany, who migrated to America in the '40s and settled in Fond du Lac, Wis., where he spent the remainder of his life. He was a Democrat in politics, very active in public affairs, and served as sheriff of Fond du Lac county at one time. Fred Krueger, the father of the subject of this review, migrated to America and settled in Dodge county. Wis., in 1868, following the occupation of a general merchant there until 1885, when he removed to the city of Milwaukee, where he and his faithful wife now reside. For some time after locating in this city he was connected with the Cream City Sash and Door Company, and he now is acting as city agent. To himself and wife there have been born five children, all of whom are living. Dr. Krueger received his preparatory education in the public schools of Milwaukee, including a course at the East Division high school, after which he took up the study of medicine. After some preliminary reading he matriculated at the Wisconsin College of Physicians and Surgeons at Milwaukee and graduated from that institution with the class of 1896. Since the year of his graduation he has been engaged in the active practice of his profession, his base of operations being in the city of Milwaukee with the exception of one year, when he was located at Hale's Corners. Dr. Krueger is a zealous adherent of the Republican party, giving an unswerving allegiance to the men and measures of that organization, but he has never held official position. Fraternally he has membership in the order of Knights of Pythias, Modern Woodmen of America, and the Columbian Knights, and he is also a member of the Germania Society.

William H. Linke, M. D., has been engaged in the practice of medicine in the city of Milwaukee since 1897, during nine years of which period in addition to his other duties he officiated as demonstrator of anatomy at the Wisconsin College of Physicians and Surgeons, and for two years lectured on Histology. He was born at Janesville, Wis., on Jan. 28, 1856, son of Henry and Hannah (Harrison) Linke, the former of whom was a native of Germany and the latter of AVakefield, England. The father migrated from his native land to America about 1853 and located in Philadelphia, but after a year's residence in the Quaker City he continued his journey westward and settled in Janesville, Wis., where he followed the occupation of shoemaking for a number of years. In 1863 he enlisted as a private in Company A, Thirteenth regiment, Wisconsin infantry, and served with that command until the close of the war. With this regiment he participated in the battle of Nashville, and after the fall of Richmond accompanied it to Indianola, Tex., and afterward to San Antonio, a terrible march of 145 miles, with the thermometer at 100 degrees. Through all of the seemingly aimless wanderings and hard marches of the regiment, with few heavy engagements to compensate, the conduct of the men was admirable, and Adjutant-General Gaylord says: "The tireless vigilance which relaxes not, day by day and week after week, although lacking the excitement which accompanies the movement of armies, cannot fail to command our admiration and respect for the Thirteenth Wisconsin volunteer infantry." The regiment was mustered out on Nov. 24, [865, after which Mr. Linke returned to his home at Janesville, where he worked at his trade until 1869. He then removed to Hillsboro, Vernon count)-. Wis., where he spent the remainder of his allotted years, dying on March 12, 1881. The mother of the subject of this review came to Milwaukee about 1853 with her parents, Benjamin and Hannah (Hall) Harrison, who spent their last days on a farm about fourteen miles from the city. The father was a >per by trade. Dr. Linke received his early education in the public scln nils of Janesville, including a high school course, and for a number of years followed different avocations before entering upon the stud_\" of medicine. Finally deciding upon the latter as his life's profession, he matriculated at the Wisconsin College of Physicians and Surgeons and graduated in thai institution on April 6, 1K07, since which time he has been engaged in the active practice as stated above. lie was married on Jan. 30, 1883, to Miss Sarah J. Neville, of Chicago, daughter of Philip and Alice (Carey) Neville, both of whom are deceased, and to this union there have been born four children : Henry Philip, who died at the age of nineteen years ; William, born in 1887, now a bookkeeper for the Schlitz Brewing Company; Francis, born in 1889, and Ruth, born in kjoo. Dr. Linke adheres to the time-honored principles of the Democratic party, although he has never essayed the role of an office-seeker, and his religious affiliations are with the Roman Catholic church.

Joseph F. Quin, M. D., a practicing physician in Milwaukee, was born in that city on March 20, 1867, son of Jeremiah and Mary A. (Carey) Quin, natives of Ireland, who are mentioned more at length in this work in a personal review of the father. Dr. Quin received his early education in the public schools of Milwaukee, including a course in the high school, and finally decided upon the medical profession as his life's vocation. After due preparation he matriculated at the Milwaukee Medical College and graduated at that institution with the class of 1905. Following his graduation he opened an office in the city of Milwaukee and has since been engaged in the active practice of his profession, meeting with unqualified success from the beginning. He was married on Aug. 21, 1906, to Miss Emma Dubratz, daughter of the late Albert and Louisa Dubratz, of Kolberg, Wis., and to this union there has been born one son, Joseph E. Dr. Quin gives an unswerving allegiance to the men and measures of the Republican party, although he is not a politician in the self-seeking sense, and his religious affiliations are with the Roman Catholic church. Fraternally he has membership in the Modern Woodmen of America, and he is the medical examiner of the Milwaukee Camp of that order.

David Herman Lando, M. D., has been engaged in the practice of medicine in his native city but a comparatively short period, but prior to his locating in the practice there he had had considerable experience in another field, and being well prepared by training and adaptability, he has already achieved success of a high order. He was born in the city of Milwaukee on Oct. 10, 1879, son of Maximilian N. and Ida (Caspary) Lando, who are given more extensive mention on another page in this volume. Dr. Lando received his preliminary education in the public schools of Milwaukee, including a course in the East Side high school, and then began preparation for his life's vocation. In due time he matriculated at the Milwaukee Medical College and after taking a thorough course graduated in that institution with the class of 1901. He then removed to Ironwood, Mich., where he practiced his profession for six years, and in 1907 returned to his native city. The patronage he has already received and the success he has attained bespeak for him a future of much promise. He was married on Aug". 26, 1906, to Miss Reg'ina Krauskopf, daughter of Morris Krauskopf. of Milwaukee, and to this union there has been born one son, David Herman, Jr. Dr. Lando is a Republican in his political affiliations, giving an unswerving allegiance to the men and measures of that organization, but he has not entered public life as an office-holder or self-seeker. Fraternally he has membership in the Masonic Order, the Brotherhood of American Yeomen, the Mutual Benefit Association, and the AYoodmen of the World. He is also a member of the Alpha Kappa Kappa medical college fraternity, being a charter member of Kappa Chapter.

Bernard Alfred Hoermann, M. D., a practicing physician in the city of Milwaukee, was born in St. Louis, Mo., on Oct. 1, 1875, son of Dr. F. B. and Caroline (Prime) Hoermann, both of whom are natives of Germany. The father migrated to America and located in St. Louis in the '60s, graduated from the Missouri Medical College at St. Louis, and practiced his profession in that city and at St. Paul, Minn., until 1879, when he removed to Watertown, Wis., where he has since been engaged in successful practice. Of the eleven children born to himself and wife ten - five sons and five daughters - are living. Three of the sons - Arthur E., Rudolph B., and the subject of this review - are physicians, and the other two - Alfred H. and Ernst J. - are dentists. Dr. Arthur E. Hoermann is a graduate of tHe University of Berlin, in Germany, where he received the degrees of Bachelor of Arts, Doctor of Medicine and Doctor of Philosophy, and he was the third man from the United States to receive the last named degree from that great institution of learning. He is a fine language scholar, and has translated a Spanish history into the German. At the present time he is a member of the faculty of the Northwestern University at W^atertown, Wis. Dr. Bernard A. Hoermann, whose name introduces this review, received his preliminary education in the public schools of Watertown, Wis., including a course in the high school, and then entering the Northwestern University at Watertown, graduated at that institution with the degree of Bachelor of Arts. Then deciding upon the study of medicine, he spent three years in the medical department of the University of Michigan, and after spending one year as assistant with Dr. Carroll in the study of diseases of the eye, ear and throat, he entered the College of Physicians and Surgeons in Chicago and graduated there with the class of 1901. He then served in the Augustana Hospital at Chicago until the spring of [902, when he went to Hartford, Washington county. Wis., and there practiced his profession until 1906. On March 1 of that year he located in Milwaukee, where he has since been engaged in general practice, and his success has been of the unequivocal order. He was married on Dec. 24. 1904, to Miss Freada, daughter of Jacob and Francis (Kraemer) Portz, of Hartford, Wis. Dr. Hoermann is a Republican in his political views, although he has never sought or held public office, and his religious opinions are in accord with the teachings of the Lutheran church. Fraternally he has membership in the Milwaukee County, the Wisconsin State and the American Medical associations, and he is also a member of the Alpha Kappa Kappa medical fraternity.

Dr. Ralph P. Peairs is a prominent physician of Milwaukee, who has made his home in that city since 1903 and now lives at 410 Prospect avenue. He was born at Hayworth, McLean county, 111., May 5. 1875, son of Henry R. and Sarah (Hope) Peair>, the former a native of Ohio and the latter of Pittsburg, Pa. In 1865 Mr. and Mrs. Henry Peairs left Ohio for Illinois and made their home for some years in McLean county. Mr. Peairs died in 1895 at Normal. 111., and his wife in np-i. They were devoted members of the Presbyterian church, of which also their son Ralph is a member. Four children survived them. Ralph P., the subject of this sketch, received his early education in the public schools of McLean county and then attended the Illinois State Normal School at Normal, where he was graduated in 1896. He entered Rush Medical College upon finishing his course at the normal school and was graduated from that institution in 1903. He entered upon the practice of his profession in 1903 at Milwaukee and was at that time interne at St. Mary's Hospital. He held this position for one year and the following year was made interne at the Emergency Hospital. He is now attending surgeon at Johnson Emergency Hospital. Dr. Peairs has met with marked success in the practice of his profession and is recognized as one of its leading members in Milwaukee. He belongs to the Milwaukee Medical Society, to the Milwaukee County Medical Society, to the Wisconsin State Medical Association and to the American Medical Association. Dr. Peair's coolness, decision and skill find ample opportunity for use in the relief of suffering at the Emergency Hospital, with which he is now connected and he is rapidly acquiring the experience which will place him among the foremost physicians and surgeons of the state. Dr. Peairs is independent in political beliefs and is inspired in choosing his position on political questions by the changing necessities of the community.

Dr. John Adolph Wendel, 01 672 26th street, Milwaukee, has been a successful practicing physician of that city since 1899. He is of German origin, his parents, Jacob and Paulina (Franke) Wendel, having passed their entire lives in that country. John A. was born April 5, 1843, ar|d attended a German gymnasium. In 1882 he decided to try his fortunes in America and located in Milwaukee, where he attended the Homeopathic College, and was graduated from that institution in June, 1883. From 1886 to 1899 he was engaged in the practice of his chosen profession in Iowa and then returned to Milwaukee, where he has since won a respected position among the members of his profession. In t868 Dr. Wendel was married to Miss AVilhelmina Lillie, a native of Germany and daughter of Henry and Elizabeth Lillie. Four children blessed the marriage, Alexander (deceased), Dora, Pauline and Lizzie. Dr. Wendel is associated with the Social Democratic party, but the active duties of his profession leave him little time to participate in political matters.

Edward J. Purtell, M. D., a member of the eminent family of physicians and surgeons of Milwaukee, was born in Pewaukee, Waukesha county, "Wis., Jan. 28, 1864, being the son of John and Catherine (Sullivan) Purtell, mentioned elsewhere in this book in connection with the life of Joseph A. Purtell M. D. Our subject was educated in the common branches in the public schools and obtained his higher mental development in the State Normal School. After graduating from the State Normal School with honors he taught school with success for five }rears. His ambitions being of a higher order, he abandoned the trials and tribulations of the underpaid pursuit of the pedagogue and entered Rush Medical College, Chicago, from which famous seat of learning he graduated in 1891. and began at once his distinguished career as a physician and surgeon in Milwaukee, where success has crowned his efforts. He was county physician of Milwaukee county for two years and he now holds the chair of clinical surgery in the medical department of the Marquette University, a fitting tribute to his superior talents in this truly worthy and scientific study. On July 7, 1897, he was united in the holy bonds of matrimony to Miss Ellen, daughter of John and Mary (Bernard) Rice, of Milwaukee, both now deceased, and their union has been blessed with five children, Edward, Lucile, Paul, Marion and Joseph, all of whom are living to gladden the hearthstone of their parents. Dr. Purtell is a member of the Mil- Avaukee County Medical Society ; of the Wisconsin State Medical Society ; of the American Medical Association, and also of the Knights of Columbus and the Ancient Order of Hibernians. In religion himself and family are members of the Roman Catholic church and in politics he affiliates with the Democratic party. The success and recognition which he has thus far attained presage the greater heights which he is destined to attain in his profession.