Ashippun Town

Ashippun Town

mother's side, was Zenas Warren, of Miildlebc.ro, Mass., a descendant of the celebrated Gen. Warren ; Zenas served in the RovoUitionary war, and, while on his way to the West Indies, was captured by a British cruiser. Dr. Moore attended Bakersfield Academy, Vt., and Castlcton College of Physicians and Surgeons, and engaged in practice in Lewis, N. Y., and came to Waupun, Wis., in 1855, and has been carrying on an extensive and successful practice ever since. Married Miss S. L. Jenkins, in New York, in 1855; had three children - Marion L., Frank W. and 1). W. Moore, Jr.; his wife died in September, 1862; married in October, 1864, Miss E. 11. Turner, daughter of W. S. Turner; one child by this union, Charles T. Moore.

AMOS XIIDD, merchant; born in Rockingham Co., N. H., Sept. 6, 1820; son of John Nudd, who was born and brought up in the same county, and his father, Weare Nudd, was also "raised " in Now Hampshire, and was enrolled as a minute-man in the Revolution ; these ancestors came from England; it is not positively known if they "came over in the Mayflower," "or that three brothers came to this country," etc., etc., but the family has a good record, and belonged to that good old Puritan stock whose blood has coursed the veins of the noblest men and women America has produced. Mr. John Nudd was a well-to-do former ; when the war of 1812 came he joined the ranks and helped whip the British again ; he lived, and died on the old homestead Jan. 8, 1867, at the age of 78. He was a member of the Legislature at one time, and was every way a citizen h' nored and respected. His wife was Mary Worthington, who died years ago. Amos lived at home till 1 "il, then went to Exeter, N. H., and engaged in business there five years ; then emigrated to Richland, ^\'is., taught school at times, and in August, 1862, came to Waupun and became engaged with Henry Althouse in the manufacture of pumps ; Mr. Nudd was the inventor of lateral waste valve, which was applied to these pumps ; he accepted a position in the counting-room of the concern, and was there till 187-1, and was also with Althou.se, Wheeler & Co.; May, 1877, formed copartnership with C. M. Brooks, and engaged in the furniture business, under the firm name of Brooks & Nudd ; they have been carrying on a very successful business. Mr. Nudd married, Dec. 22, 1840, Lucy A. James, daughter of E. M. James, who was a good old Yankee from Deerfield, Rockingham Co., N. H. The old homestead is in possession of Fred P. James, who is one of the Directors of the Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad; the children were George, who died when 5 years old ; Georgina L., married C. D. Nichols, and living in Columbus, Cherokee Co. Kan.; Mary L., mairied George Foster, and is living in Oshkosh, Wis.; Nellie F., married Albert Raymond, and is living in Chester ; one child died in 1858, and another in 1854. Mr. Nudd's brother, William Nudd, was a brave soldier in the 15th N. H. V. I., was in many battles, and died from exposure, in August, 1864. Mr. Nudd has held oflaces of trust, and is a member of the society of Odd Fellows; he is also a strong advocate of temperance and a member of the Temple of Honor ; it doesn't require the aid of stimulants or narcotics to make Mr. N. a jovial companion, a wit, or a poet - these acquirements are inherent.

J. ST. 0''BRIBN, M. I>., physician and surgeon ; born in West Chester, Penn., Sept. 15, 18U8; Dr. O'Brien entered Notre Dame College in 1856 and graduated in 1859; commenced the study of medicine at the Rush Medical College in 1861 ; eminent among the profession there at that time Prof. Brainard, James Adams Allen, Prof J. W. Freer, Prof Ray; Dr. O'Brien, after a thorough course of study, commenced the practice of medicine in Plymouth, Sheboygan Co., Wis., and, in 1878, came to Waupun ; he is a member of the State Medical Society and a prominent member of the American Medical Association ; also a member of the County Medical Society ; he has a large and constantly increasing practice. Dr. O'Brien married, in May, 186G, Anna J. Smith, daughter of Col. H. N. Smith, late Warden of the Wisconsin State Prison and who for many years was a prominent Democratic politician of the State; the children are Daisy, born July 4, 1869 ; Sarah, born Oct. 24, 1872; Harold N., born in April, 1877. The Doctor is a man of genial temperament, and, although his valuable time is mostly occupied with his studies and practice, he occasionally finds an opportunity to follow the sports of the field, and game from mud-hens to deer have to suffer.

K. li. OLIVKR, attorney; born in Scotland, May 4, 18.34; son of Theo. Oliver, a hardware merchant ; he came to the town of Alto, Wis., in 1848 ; came to Waupun and engaged in the manufacture of plows; was successfully engaged till 1858, when he went into the hardware business and carried it on till the time of his death, Dec. 29. 1868. Robert enlisted in Co. D, 3d W. V. I; was in all the battles that that regiment engaged in; was appointed Sergeant Major after the battle of Antietam on account of bravery ; returned to Waupun in 1864; commenced the study of law in 1865 and now has a successful practice. Married Grace Sampey, daughter of Theo. Sampey ; have had three children - Ada Belle, Gertie and Grace.

E. A. PAlXiHAM, merchant; born in Madison Co., N. Y.. Sept. 6, 1840; son of John Padgham, who was born in Su.ssex, Eng., Feb. 21, 1799; he was a miller by trade, and was also a local

Methodist preacher of celebrity; he married, Oct. 11, 1824, Miss Cliarlotte Hobbs, of St. Peter's Isle, Thanite, Eug. ; she was born May U, 1798; the family came to America in 1830, and Mr. John Padghatn engaged in farming, which he carried on successfully till the time of his death; his wile is now living in Randolph, Wis., at the good old age of 81 ; she has in her possession some of a celebrated brand of flour that her husband made, the week they were married, in the old Xorthwood Windmill at St. Lawrence, I'lng. Edward A. Padgham came to Waupun in 1861 to take charge of Ewen's Priaon City Itim office; he shortly after enteredCo. K, lOth W. V. I.; was in all the engagements with his regiment; served his time faithfully, and was mustered out Nov. 3, 1864, after having served three years and three months; returned to Waupun, and married, Jan. 3. 1865, Miss Addie Moore, daughter of Mills Moore; have had one child - Jessie A., born Dec. 'I'J, 1872. In 1865, Mr. Padgham was ongiiged with Phelps Moore, and then with Sykes & Nichols; then accepted a position with Mr. Van Valkensburg, and, shortly after, went to work for I. V. Preston, druggist; in 1867, Mr. Padgham loaded all his worldly po-sessions on wagons, and, with ox-teams, took his march with his family for the great West; they traveled many hundred miles, and suffered some hardships; after getting into Iowa, and not finding the prospect pleasing, they retraced their way to Waupun ; Mr. Padgham is now successfully engaged in business in Waupun; has one of the neatest and handsomest stores in the city, and carries a very complete and well-assorted stock of groceries, crockery, etc. Himself and wife are members of the Congregational Church. ,,,

CHARLES BANK, retired merchant; born June 14, 1824, in Ruegem, Germany, an island in the Baltic Sea and a place of summer resort ; he was the son of Carl Louis R-ink. Charles was a soldier in the old country in the 28th Regiment Prussian Infantry ; was honorably discharged at Aix La Chapelle June 22, 1848 ; this was one of the regiments sent to Rastad-Baden to Cjuell a rebellion in which Carl Schurz, Gen. Sigel and others, since citizens of fame in this country, were prominent leaders. Carl Louis Rank and family came to Milwaukee, Wis., Oct. 6, 1848; Carl shortly after to Washington Co., and died there iu 1854 ; he was born Jan. 9, 1793. Charles was a journeyman tailor in Milwaukee several years; was employed with H. Frind & Bro. five years; in the fall of 1854, engaged in business for himself near the Kirby House; in May, 1855, came to Waupun and started a general store in company with John Manz, under the firm name of Rank & Manz; in 1863, he bought Manz out and carried on the business very successfully till 1876 ; he has now a competence through his good business management and square dealing, owning one of the finest business blocks of the city, which he erected in 1868. Married, Dec. 25, 1854, Christiana Luick, born in Nittingen, Wurtemberg ; have had five children - Louisa, born Sept. 15, 1855, died May 7, 1858; Eila G., born Sept. 25, 1858, living at home; Lucy E.. born Feb. 9, 1862; Charles A., born Sept. 5, 1864, living at home; William Edward, born Aug. 26, 1866, at home. Ella is teaching school at Oak Center, Fond du Lac Co. Mr. Rank was liberal during the war, giving his aid and support freolj- to the sreat cause of national sovereigntj'.

JOHN J. ROBERTS, merchant; born Feb. 5, 1843, in Wales; son of 0. R. Roberts. The family came to Columbia Co., Wis., in the spring of 1847. Mr. 0. R. Boberts was a prominent and respected citizen in the old country and held positions of trust ; he was a man of more than ordinary culture ; he died about 1867 at the age of 75. John, when 17 years old, went to work for Gov. Smith, and, in August, 1862, enlisted in Co. E, 29th W. V. I.; served about ten months, and returned and raised a company for the 48th W. V. I., and entered the service again as First Lieutenant of Co. B, and was afterward promoted to captaincy ; served his time faithfully and was honorably discharged. On his return, worked for William E. Smith for awhile, then went in partnership with R. P. Smith in general merchandise store; came to Waupun in the fall of 1870, and engaged in trade with Lewis Smith, and, about ten months after, took the entire business him.self, which he has been carrying on very successfully ever since; he is agent for the American Express Co. ; he keeps one of the largest and best-assorted stocks of groceries, boots and shoes, crockery, etc., in the city, and deserves a big " credit mark" for his industry and good business management ; Mr. Roberts does not let a chance for shrewd speculation pass without getting his hand in He married, in September, 1868, Miss Jennie Smith, daughter of Alexander Smith and sister of Gov. Smith ; the children by this marriage are Malevlin J., born in August, 1869, and died when 6 months old ; Jessie May, born in November, 1871; Almira Chamberlain, m March, 1874 ; Ira Smith, born Au_'. 23, 1878. Mr. Roberts is a Ma.son and member of the Commandery.

ALIIANZO ROBIXSON (retired), born in Shoreham, Addison Co., Vt., May 5, 1822; son of Samuel Robinson, who was a farmer and drover, and used to drive his cattle to Boston for sale. He was a soldier in the war of 1812. His ancestors were among the earliest settlers of New England ; he was born in 1795, and died Nov. 13, 1353, in St. Lawrence Co.; Almanzo worked on the farm at home till he was 15 years old ; July, 1837, he fell from a load of hay, receiving injuries necessitating the loss of his arm ; attended sehool in Potsdam, N. Y., and also at Ogdensburu;, and entered Middlebury College, but, his health failing, he had to give up his studies ; shortly afcer, he purchased a hotel and store in Bombay, Franklin Co., N. Y., sold out and engaged in business in Norfolk, St. Lawrence Co., then went to Bru.sh Mills, and was in same business, and came to town of Chester, Dodge Co., Wis., in spring of 18U0, and settled on ninety-nne acres, and was engaged in agricultural pursuits five years; he then sold out and removed to Oshkosli, where he was successfully engaged in building-supply business (lime, brick, etc.) ; afterward came to Waupun, and, kept general store ; he built and now owns the fine store occupied by John J. Koberts; in 1870, retired from business, having obtained a competence through his industry and good management. Mr. Kobinson married, 1845, Louisa H. Day; ehildri;n by this union were Alfonzo S., born Dec. L 184G (he enlisted in the 32d W. V. I., and died of di-sease Aug. 30, 18G-1) ; Alonzo D., born Oct. 14, 1848 (he is in Nevada in the cattle business); Allen P., March 23, 1851 (is in Nevada in cattle business) ; Mr. Robinson's wife died Jan. 21, 1863. He married the second time, September, 1803, Lodena Saunders, daughter of E. T. Saunders, who was a soldier in war of 1812, and his father, John Saunders, was a Revolutionary soldier ; this family were originally from Vermont, and moved to New York State at an early day. Mr. Robinson, while in New York State, held positions of trust - was Town Clerk, Justice of Peace, and Postmaster ; has been Justice of Peace in Waupun, and has been on the Town Board many times. Mr. and Mrs. Robinson have an adopted child, Jessie, born Nov. 20, 1875.

J. W. SEELiV, capitalist and attorney at law; born in Bainbridge, Chenango Co., N. Y., Dec. 10, 18UI; son of Henry Seely, who was from Bedford, Westchester Co., N. Y.; the family came from England as early as 1690 and settled near Stamford, Conn.; a grandfather, Eli Seely, was a soldier in the Revolutionary war, and his brother Thaddeus was taken prisoner and wounded and was never after heard of; Henry Seely died in Bainbridge in 1848, at the age of 61 ; Josiah W. Seely taught school in New York State when 16 years old, and, in 1835, commenced reading law and fini^^hed his course at Ithaca, N. Y.; was admitted to practice at the Supreme Court in Albany, N. Y., and has practiced law succes.sfuUy to the present time ; in 18.58, he came to Marquette Co., Wis.; was there five years, and then came to Waupun. Dodge Co. Married Miss M. S. Humphrey, daughter of Col. Austin N. Humphr'y, of Connecticut, who was a descendant of Lea Humphrey, of Revolutionary fame; the children are Henry A., who has attended school at Ripon College and Madison University ; Clara J\L, who has attended Ripon College, and Minnie H. Mr. Seely owns 140 acres of land, mostly within the city limits ; also owns a tine brick block on Main street, and one of the finest residences in the city ; also owns a farm of 240 acres in the town of Alto ; he is a man of wealth, which he has accumulated through his shrewd management and good business tact ; he is quite extensively engaged in handling cattle, sheep and hogs, and is an active, sterling business man. Himself and family are members of the Episcopal Church.

PETER SEIFERT, brewer; born in Germany, 1834; came to Milwaukee June 1, 1850, and engaged in the brewery business, was there a year ; he then went to Iowa, and was there three years, when he returned to Milwaukee and engaged in the same business, and came to Waupun in July, 1870, and bought a brewery, made many important improvements, and now carries on a large and con.stantly growing business ; he supplies nearly all the trade in the surrounding country, his beer is generally noted for its good (|ualities. Mr. Seifert married, Nov. 21, 1857. Catherine Brutzie ; children - Mary (died in infancy), Peter (lived to be 21 years 6 months and !l days old, and died in September, 1879, he was a youth of much promise). Otto (died when 6 years old), Barteen (died when young), Anna E. is living at home, as is also Eddie Seifert. Mr. Seifert is a respected member of the Ancient Order of United Workmen, and him.self and family members of the Catholic Church.

F. E. SIIiES, merchant; born in Granby, Mass., May 1, 1842; son of Edward Sikes, who was born in Lowell, Mass. The family came to Oakficld, Fond du Lac Co., Wis., in spring of 1844, and Edward engaged in agricultural pursuits ; was a successful farmer for twenty-one years, and moved to Wau]iun in 1865, and Jan. 19, 1866, Mr. F. E. Sikes engaged in the general merchandise business, which he has carried on in a business-like a-id successful way ever since; his lather, Jlr. Edward Sikes, is living in Waupun at the age of 72. While living in Oakfield, he held many ofiices of trust. Francis E. married in March, 1877, the Widow Robins, daughter of J. S. Gee ; there is one child by this union - Frank Trewman. Mr. Sikes enlisted Aug. 15, 1862, in the 2Ist W. V. I. ; was in many engagements, among which were Perryville, Cham'pion Hills and Stone River ; at Perryville, had four balls shot through his clothing; he was honorably discharged after serving his time faithfully. Mr. Sikes carries a large and well-assorted stock of groceries, boots and shoes and notions, and, through his strict attention to

COL,. H. N. SMITH, Warden of the State Penitentiary; born in Windsor Co., Vt., March 20, 1820 ; son of SafForJ Smith, a hotel-keeper in old stage times; Col. H. N. Smith came to Sheboygan, Wis., in July, 1847 when the country around was a wilderness; was elected President of the village in the spring of 1848 ; in the fall of 1849, was elected to the Legislature from the Sheboygan District; was on the Committee of Incorporation, the second committee in order of standing in the House ; also on the Committee on Elections; at that session, Walter Mclndoe's seat was contested by J. Delany ; Mclndoe obtained his seat; Mr. Smith was the youngest man on an important committee; in the fall of 1850, he moved to Plymouth; in the fall of 1852, was elected to the Senate from District of Sheboygan, Manitowoc and Calumet; was elected on the Democratic ticket by the largest majority ever received by any one up to that time, viz., 1,352; he was on the Committee on Claims and others; before this, July 4, 1851, Mr. Smith was commissioned, by Gov. Nelson Dewey, Colonel of the 17th Regt., Wis. Militia; this was at the time of the first effort to organize a militia in the State; in 1861, Mr. Smith was largely engaged in the wool and produce business; in 1868, he identified himself with the parties that succeeded in getting through the railroad from Milwaukee, by the way of Plymouth, to Green Bay, and it was mainly through his efforts in getting local aid and settling the right of way that it was completed ; one unusual fact is that no man lost a dollar by any contract of his at that time; in the spring of 1874, Col. Smith was appointed, without solicitation on his part. Warden of the Wisconsin State Prison, and was afterward re-appointed for a second term ; good and frugal management is clearly shown in the fact that the prison has been run for the past two or three years without a call upon the State for funds ; it used to call for $4,000 per year ; a visit to this institution only is necessary to satisfy one that it is one of the best kept and most economically managed penitentiaries in the United States. Mr. Smith married, in December, 1844, Laura A. Chase, grand dauL'hter of Bishop Chase, of Illinois and Ohio.

REV. JOSEPH SMITH, Pastor of St. Joseph's Church. The Kev, Joseph's Smith was educated in Carlow College, County Carlow, Ireland, and came to Milwaukee Oct. 1, 1850; then to Franklin, Milwaukee Co., where he became Pastor of St. Martin's Church; after that, took charge of the St. Bernard's Church at Watertown, the largest congregation outside of Milwaukee; then went to Fox Lake, and became Pastor of Immaculate Conception; then to Madison, as Pastor of St. Raphael's Church; and, in October, 1871, to Waupun, Wis., and became Pastor of St. Joseph's Church, where he has been ever since. The Church has increased and grown under his kind care and guidance; he kindly contributed a fine bell to the church, and he has helped to sustain and bring to a solid foundation a society that was, eight years since, when he came here, in a rather crippled condition.

GEORCmE W. STANTON, elevator and grain business ; born in Stratford Co., N. H., Jan. 2, 1821; son of John Stanton, who was in the war of 1812, and was a well-to-do farmer in that country; his father was John Stanton, who was in the war of the Revolution; John Stanton, Jr., died in 1864, at the age of 74. Mr. George Stanton worked in the lumber business, in the neighborhood of Moosehead Lake, Me., and at the head-waters of the St. John's and Kennebec Rivers fifteen winters ; the family came West in 1856, to the town of Trenton, Dodge Co., and settled on 320 acres; also owned 800 acres of fine land in the northern part of the State; rented his farm, in 1865, and moved to Waupun, and engaged in buying grain; has been thus employed ever since. Mr. Stanton married, in 1842, Hannah C. Lord, daughter of Joseph L. Lord, who was extensively engaged in the lumber business in the State of Maine; the children by this union were Charles M., who died when 22 years old; Joseph, died when 5 years old; another, died in infancy; Joseph E., married a Shipman, and is living in Waupun; Elizabeth E., married A. L. Clark; George W., Jr., is in the grain business with his father. Mr. Stanton has held different offices of trust., and, through his industry and good judgment, has built up the largest grain business in this part of the country.

THOMAS STODDART, manufecturer of organs; born in Fifeshire, Scotland, Feb. 19, 1816; son of Daniel Stoddart ; his father was Thomas Stoddart ; they were from the best of the old Scotch stock, and were a,ssoeiated with some of the good old aristocracy of that memorable country ; Thomas Stoddart was engaged in the music, book and stationery business ; hearing of the glories of the great West, and particularly of the beautiful country along the Rock River, he concluded to come to the land of promise ; he, together with his family and thirty-six other Scots, embarked in the good ship Malabar, and landed in New York May 30, 1849, and he, with his family, arrived in Waupun in June the same year, settled on eighty acres in town of Chester, and went to farming ; it didn't agree with him ; he couldn't get along with the steers and other wild animals ; plowing didn't suit him, neither did pitching hay ; he was about to give up and go to Chicago and follow his old profession, when he met Mr. Hobkirk, and accepted a position as clerk in the store of Hobkirk & Clapperton ; worked for them four or five years, part of the time for $10 per month. At the time of Buchanan's election was a strong Democrat, and was appointed Postmaster, and lield tliat place throutjhout that Administration ; he had managed to krcp the larm in good shape all this lime; about the dose of his Government service a man came along with go, 5(10 in sold, and lie sold his farm lo him for it, and engaged in mercantile business some years, and ai'ter that went back to his old love, making musical in.itriiments. His siiecialty is reed organs, and there are none better made, or that give better satisfaction ; every part is put together under his own supervision, and mostly with his own hands ; they are made of the best material, arc fine in tone and durable beyond all others ; the Stoddart Organs have a wide and just celebrity, and, like their maker, are honest, sound and reliable.

S. J. SIIIIKER. Attorney, Court Commissioner, and Justice of the Peace; born in Ashtabula Co., Ohio ; received an academic education, and came to Dodge Co. with his father's family in I85ti ; residing in Waupun since ]8(il ; adniitt( d to the bar February, 1877.

DR. MARC'liS SWAIK, physician; born in Windsor Co., Vt., town of Reading, June 10, 1808; sen of Nathaniel Swain; his father was also Nathaniel Swain, of Scotch descent. Dr. Marcus Swain was graduated at Dartmouth College in 1833, and located in Westford, Vt. ; practiced medicine there ten years; then went to Essex, and in 1857 went to Oshkosh, Wis.; was burned out, and in 1861 came to Waupun ; removed to Englewood, near Chicago, and returned to Waupun in fall of 1878. Dr. Swain has a large and successful practice; held the position of physician in the State's Prison from 1861 to 1865 ; he married, May, 1835, Charlotte iM. Woodbury, daughter of Hubbaid Woodbury, of Barry, Mass. ; had seven children - Edgar D., who raised a company and enlisted as Captain in the 42d 111. V. I. at Baiavia, III ; he fought bravely in the many battles that his regiment engaged in, and was promoted to be Colonel of the regiment for his valor; returning from the war he resumed his profession as dentist, and located in Chicago, where he now has an extensive and lucrative practice ; he is Colonel of the 1st 111. V. I. ; Alice M. Swain is living with her father; Marcus W. was killed on the railroad at Freeport, 111.; George A. died in Tenne.-see during the war; Ida died in infancy; Charlotte L. married A. Klepser, now of Milwaukee ; Oliver D. is engaged in dentistry with his brother in Chicago. Col. Edgar married Clara Smith, daughter of Benjamin .I'mith ; Oliver D. married Annie Cromwell, who traces her ancestry back to the great Oliver Cromwell. Mr. Swain and wife are members of the Congregational Church.

W. H. TAYLOR, insurance agent and conveyancer; was born in Warsaw, Wyoming Co., N. Y., March 3, 1821 ; his opportunities for an early education were very limited; the common or district at that time was very ordiliary, when compared with the high standard to which it has now ait.iined ; losing his mother at an early age, and with no one upon whom he could depend for help, he was compelled to rely upon himself, and was, therefore, deprived of those advantages so necessary for the pri per training oi' the young; in 1843, he left his native State, and resided three and one-half years at Willoughby, Ohio; not being contented there, he left Ohio in 1846, to find a home at the West; landin<r at Chicago, and traveling over some part of Northern Illinois, he was not pileased with the country, especially that between Chicago and Lcckport ; he resolved to make a trip from Lockport north, thrc ugh the eastern part of Wisconsin, towards Sheboygan, so that, in ease he did not find any country that pleased him, he could take passage back to Ohio ; at that time, the land in the counties of Dodge and F<ind du Lac was open to entry, and was riipidly laeing settled ; the fame of the natural resources of these countiis was widespread acd had its influence in attracting him toward Waupun, which place he reached on the 6th of Oct., 1846 ; at that time, Waupun was but a mere hamlet ; there were but four buildings there, any part of which is now standing; being of an active temperament, he could not remain idle ; he possessed the happy faculty of being able to turn his iittmtion to such business as presented itself; he found employment at fair wages, and resolved to make Wau|>un his future home. In 1849, he married Miss Maiy E. Fairbank, daughter of F. G. Fairbaiik, who migrated from Western New York, about 1844; in his marital relations. Mr. Taylor was very fortunate, the wife of his choice proving to be a good Chvisiian lady, loved by all with whom she associated, for her goodness of heart and gentle disposition, and as Mr. Taylor, himself says, she had a strong influence over him, and had much to do in shaping his character for life ; he has been engaged in many j ursuits - merchandising, real estate, insurance, in all of which he has been successful ; he has held ,various (ffices of trust, and has ever been characterizi d as promjit and faithful ; the result of his married life was two children, one died in infancy, the other a daughter, now the wife of Dr. I. E. Gee, of Brandon, Wis.; Mr. Taylor has always taken much interest in the welfiire of Waupun and the surrounding country; he has always been active in building up and su-tiiiiing the interests of Waupun ; his hands have always been open to those in need ; in the spring of 1870. lie list his wile, since which time he has seemingly lived for the benefit of his daughter and friends.

ISAAC THOMPSON, machinist; born in Sedber, England, Nov. 14, 1846; li>ed in several differeut places in England, among them, liugby. Cherry Burton, Preston and Kendall ; eanie to America in ISGl, and settled in Fond |du Lac, Wis.. Sept. 14, of that year; worked on a farm fur about a year then worked for O'Harnby, of Chester Station, Dodge Co., two years at the same business (farmins;) ; Dec. 21, lS(i4, he enlisted in the 51st . W. V. I., Co. K, to serve one year or during the war, and was discharged May 4, 1805, at Madison, Wis. ; in 1SG5, went to work in the wagon-shop of Wells & Grannis, in Waupun, to learn blacksmilhing ; worked there about two and one-half years, and from there went to Brandon, then to Chester, and from there to Fond du Lac, where he worked at hor.sc-shoeing about a year and a half, in the shop of T. S. Nowell, then worked at blacksmithing in Oakfield, Wis., two years. Dec. 28, 1871), was married to Eleanor A. Wood, of Waupun, daughter of Oliver H and Almira Wood, who came to Wisconsin from Cattaraugus Co., N. Y., in 1847, and settled in Waupun ; moved to Oakfield, and lived about nine months after his maariage, then back to Waupun, and commenced work for W. J. Althouse. Nov. 1, 1871 ; the first year at blacksmithing and since that as machinist, still in the same .shop; owns an eighty-acre farm in Greene Co., Iowa; has belonged to the Masonic Fraternity since 1875; has two children - Oliver Henry, born Sept. 30, 1871, and Mary Elizabeth, born Jan. 20, 1877,; Lucy Adeil was born May 12, 1874, and died the next day after she was born.

WALKFiK BkOi>i., merchants; (Charles H. Walker, born in Newburg, Ohio, Aug. 8, 1846 ; son of Levi Walker, who died Jan. Hi, 1852, at the age of 44. His brother, Hiram Walker, came to Waupun in 1841', at the same time Wilcox and Ackerman did ; was one of the first white men here ; he settled on 107 acres in what is now the city of Waupun ; ho died in Charles City, Minn., in 1872, at the age of GO. The family came to Waupun in 1848. Levi Walker married Jane A. Powers, of Ferrisburg, Vt.; tltey had six children - Hattie A. married Johnson Soper, and they are living in Canada ; George Walker is in Washington Territory ; S. T. Walker married M. P. Allen ; Nathan S. is in New Mexico ; Levi J. married Sarah Woodard, and is living in California; Chas. H.'is the next one in order. Mr. S. T Walker is the father of Je.ssie M. (born Feb" 211, 1872), Levi (born Feb. 16, 1879). Mr. Charles H. Walker, together with his brother, Mr. S. T. Walker, engaged in the mercantile business, Nov. 6, 1878, under the firm name of Walker Bros.; they have a complete and well assorted stock of groceries, boots and shoes, crockery, etc., and by close attention to business and general good management have built up a flourishing and increasing business. Mr. S. T. Walker was elected Alderman of the city of Waupun in 1878; their mother, who was born Aug. 31, 1810, is living in Waupun.

R. W. WELLS, druggist ; born in Waterbury, Vt., Nov. 17, 1833 ; son of William W. Wells, who was a mill owner and largely engaged in the tannery business ; he was a prominent and respected citizen. Was at one time a member of the Legislature ; his father was Roswell Wells, and came from Massachusetts; his wife was Parmelia White of one of the oldest Puritan families. Mr. W. Wells married Eliza Carpenter ; they had eight children - R. W. Wells ; Edward, who is engaged in the wholesale drug business in Burlington, Vt.; Gen. William Wells, who is Collector of Customs at Burlington, Vt., and was with the 1st Vt. V. C., was with Sherman and Kilpatrick, and attained the position of General through his bravery and soldierly talent ; Curtis Wells is cashier in Waterbury National Bank, Waterbury, Vt.; Charles and Sarah Wells (twins), Charles is connected with the Custom House, Burlington, Sarah married J. W. Brock, of Montpelier, Vt.; Henry and Fred are in the drug business in Burlington, Vt. Mr. 11 W. Wells came to Beloit, Wis., Nov. 17, 1855 ; then went to Fond du Lac and to Racine, and finally, April 24, 1856, engaged in the drug bu.siness in Waupun ; he has built up a first-class and prosperous tratfie through close attention to business, keeping the finest assortment of drugs and druggist's sundries in the city. Married, Oct. 27, 1-56, Tryphosa A. Wright, of Shoreham, Vt., daughter of M. W. Wright, ^bo has been County Judge and member of the Legislature. The children are Ella M., William, Fred, and Kate, who died in infancy. Mr. Wells has been Treasurer of the village and city of Waupun for many years. Himself and wife are members of the Episcopal Church.

4wEOK(]>E F. WHEELER, member of the firm of Althouse, Wheeler & Co., manufacturers of windmills, pumps, etc., was born in New Haven, Vt., Dec. 23, 1824; son of Moses F. and Mary Ann Wheeler; came to Wisconsin in the fall of 1853, and, in the spring of 1854, located on a farm in the town of Springvale, Fond du Lao Co., where he followed farming till Jan. 1, 1861, when he removed to the city of Fond du Lac and assumed the duties of Sheriff, of Fond du Lao Co., to which office he had been elected the previous November; in the winter of 1853, after his term of ofiice expired, he returned to his farm in Springvale and remained there till Jan. 1, 1870, when he removed to the then village of Waupun, where he has since resided. In the fall of 1863, he was elected to the State Senate and re-elected in 1865, being four years in the Senate, and was President pro tem. the last two years of the time ; in the fall of 1869, he was elected State Prison Commissioner, holding that office till Jan. 1, 1874, when the office was abolished and a Board of Directors appointed instead ; in the spring of 1874, he engaged in business with M. J. Althouse and Capt. L. D. Hinckley, at Waupun, these three composing the firm of

Altlimise, Wheelor & Co., which business conneclion contimios to the present time. Was married, Dec 20, lS4!t, at Leicester, Vt. to Sarah C., ilau<rhter of Parley and Sally Enos ; has one daughter - Josephine L. Mrs. Wheeler is a member of the Congresjational Church.

IRA J. WILCOX, retired; born in Waupun, Wis., April 17, 1S43; son of Seamen Wilcox, who was from Vermont; lie came tw Green Bay about 1840, and to Waupun about 1841, and was one with two others to make the first settlement here; he kept a tavern in the early days, and built the Exchange Hotel, and was the landlord there for about tlirce years; he was a mari of liberal spirit; he gave to the State the fine tract of laud that the State Prison is erected upon; he died in January, 1879, at the age of 74. Ira J. Wilcox was the first white boy born in Waupun. Ira married, (Jet. 9, 1864, Angelina Miller, daughter of Dr. Middaugh, who was a promim'nt physician in Ithaca, N. Y.; practiced nu'dicine in that vicinity for twentv-five years; he is now living in Minnesota, at the age of 74.

JOHN C. WIIiMS; born in Germany, Feb. 20, 1829; son of Jacob Wilms, who came to Wisconsin in 18r)2. and died at Waupaca, in January, 1860, when at the age of 58; his wife died a few days later; John C. Wilms came to New York City May 19, 1851 ; worked for three months in a clothing store; then went to Philadelphia, and was there about eight months; then went to Quebec to meet his family; he then removed to Racine; a brother, August Wilms, was a barber there, and John, shcjrtly, went into that business with him. Oct. 6, 1854, Mr. Wilms married Siphia Bauer, the daughter of Frans Bauer, who came to this country about 1848, and died in Racine about 187o; John J. was born Aug. 15, 1858, at home; there were fourteen children by this union. After marriage, Mr. Wilms removed to Two Rivers, Manitowoc Co. ; carried on business here until 1862, when he went to Sheboygan Falls, and was here till ]S(;4, when he removed to Waupun, and has been here ever since, succcs.sfully engaged in the tonsorial business; when Mr. Wilms came to this country, he was penniless, without friends and could not speak the language; he now has a competence - all gained through his hard work and industry; in 18C5, bought a lot, and built one of the prettiest residences in the town; in 1867, bought a house and lot on Main street, for bu.«iness purposes, and was burned out May 10, 1868; built again that summer, of stone and brick, and occupied the upper story for his .shop, but removed, afterward, to his present stand; he now owns one of the finest buildings in the city, part of which is occupied by the post office. Mr. Wilms has held ofiices of trust at various times; has taken all the degrees in Odd Fellowship; is also a Mason in good standing, ajid is a member of the Ancient Order of United Workmen; he is eminently a self-made man.

WOOD & lIEDOINf^, merchants; H. F. Wood, born in Essex Co., N. Y., July 2, 1829 ; son of O. H. Wood, who is a retired firmer and capitalist, living in town of Waupun ; is 76 years of age ; his wife, who was Almina Day, died April, 1879, at the age of 76 ; Henry was engaged with 51. J. Althouse seventeen years ; was in partnership with Althouse at one time; in 1877, had to retire from busincs.s on account of ill health ; he had been engaged to this time very successfully running and having entire charge of the jreneral store of M. J. .\lthouse, situated near the railroad track ; the sales one year were over $30,000; in 1879, entered into copartnership with C. H. Jleddins, and now carry on an extensive business at the same old stand. Mv. Wood married. 1856, Eliza A. Wood, of New York State j have had three children - Ella, Delia and Harry. He has been two terms Trustee of Waupun, and also Constable and Town Treasurer. He is a prominent member of the M. E. Church. Janesville is troubled with cows in her streets; if Mr. Wood had lived in Janesville the cows would have taken a back seat. C. H. Meddins was born in New York (jity April 21, 1858, son of Richard Meddins, a native of Wales, who came to New York City at an early date, and afterward removed to Dodge ('o., north of Fox Lake ; he died in 1873. Charles .Meddins engaged in business with Mr. Wood September, 1879 ; they now carry a large and very comph^te stock of groceries, boots and shoes, hats and caps, etc. ; they are attentive to business, good manairers, and are hound to make a success.

F. FERDIN.4ND ZI.MMERMANN, carriage manufacturer ; born in Saxony, Germany. Oct. 13, 1838 ; son of Ludwig Zimmermann, who was a soldier seven years in the old country; he was born June 19, 1800, and died JLiy 24, 1878 ; the family came to New York City in September. 1841. and came to Milwaukee .same year; then went t»5 IVLirpion, Ozaukee Co., Wis. and engaged in farming; .Mr. Frederick F. Zimmermann learned his trade in Milwaukee when 17 years old. then went to Mafpion, then to Chicairo and afterward to Burlington, Wis , and in spring of 1859, came to Wau])un, worked seven years at his trade, and in 1866, commenced business on his own account, and has carried on a successful and constantly increasing business; his work is well known, and justly celebrated throughout the surrounding country ; his wagons are noted for their durability and workmanlike finish ; his sales are not confined to the inmiediate neighborhood, but he ships largely to other States; he also manufactures buggies, sleighs and cutters, of all kinds. Mr. Zimmermann married, in 1862, Ernstinc Seigel ; they are the parents of seven children - Ida V., bora March 29, 1S63; Emma M., born July 13, 1865 ; Flora A., born May 16, 1868; Louis E., bora April 3, 1871 ; Alfred A., b irn March V2, 1874; Clara A., born April 27, 1876 ; Oscar E., born Sept. 16, 1878. Mr. Zimmarminn has been on the School Board and also School Clerk many times, and also a member of the Village B;)ard ; is a mjmbsr of the society of Oil Fellows, has taken all the degrees; is also a member of the Ancient Order of Unite! Workmjn; his mother is living with him, at the good old age of 7-t; Mr. Zimmermann is eminently a self-made man.

Source changes here: from The History of Dodge County, Wisconsin, Containing a History of Dodge County, Its Early Settlement, Growth, Development, Resources, Etc, by Western Historical Co, published 1880; 3,567 words in this source stream.

Ashippun Town

RICHARD COPITHORN, farmer, Sec. 6; P. 0. Neosho; born in Ireland in 1817; came to Wisconsin in 1846, locating at Ashippun, where he purchased 80 acres, which he afterward sold, and purchased 80 acres on Sec. 6, his present homestead. Married, in 1846, Miss P. Luranton, a native of Ireland ; they have had nine children, six living. Mr. Copithorn has been Supervisor, also Town Clerk, and member of School Board ; Independent in politics.

JOHN T. CURPHE Y, farmer, Sees. 20 and 21 ; P. 0. Ashippun ; born in Rochester, N. Y., in 1842 ; came to Wisconsin at the age of 1 year; the early part of his life was spent in Ashippun; in 1861, he made a trip through the Eastern States, also to England, visiting the home of his father, returning in 1863, when he resumed farming; in 1871, he purchased from his father 160 acres, his present homestead ; he is considered a very successful fiirmer ; raises both stock and grain. He has been Assessor two years. There is a natural spring on his his farm that never goes dry, either winter or summer.

WILLiIAjfl CURPHE Y, farmer, Sees. 20 and 21 ; P. 0. Ashippun ; born in England in 1815 ; came to Wisconsin in 1844, locating at Ashippun, where he purchased 160 acres, which he afterward sold to his son, John T. Married in 1840, Miss Elizabeth Clark, a native of the Isle of Man ; they had three children, two living. Mr. Curphey was one of the early pioneers of this township, and the first crop of wheat he raised he brought to the Milwaukee market by ox team, taking five or six days for the journey. Democratic in politics.

A. DER!I$E, farmer, Sees. 23 and 26; P. 0. Alderly ; born in France in 1816 ; came to Wisconsin in the spring of 1845; locating at Ashippun, where he purchased 145 acres, his present homestead. Mr. Derse is one of the pioneers of this town, and has been very successful in farming, raising both stock and grain. Married, in 1844, Miss Catharine Humbert, a mtive of France ; they have had twelve children - eleven boys and one girl ; his oldest son, Nicholas J., is proprietor of the hotel at Alderly. Mr. Derse has been Town Treasuier for several years in succession. Assessor one year, and Town Clerk three terms. Democrat in politics.

NICHOLAS J. DERSE, Proprietor of Alderly Exchange; born in Ashippun, Wis., in 1845, where he received his education, at the district schools ; at the age of 14 years, he worked on the farm of James Thompson for three years, afterward for Jrseph Whilton for nine months, and James Lawson, for the same period; in 1876, he opened the Exchange Hotel, in Alderly, which is considered first class in every respect. Married, in fall of 1876, Miss Lizzie Laudy, a native of Emmet, Wis. ; they have one child - Laura; born Sep^ 10, 1878. Mr. D. has been Deputy Sherifi" tour years, also Constable.

ANDREW DOUGrliAS, dry-goods, boots and shoes, crockery, etc., Alderly; born at Ashippun in 1846, where he received his early education ; in 1869, he went to Waukesha and finished his educational course, remaining one year, when he returned to Ashippun, and was engaged in farming, till 1872, when he moved to Alderly and opened a general store, which business he is at present engaged in. Married, in Spring of 1872, Miss Louisa F. Young, a native of Wisconsin; have one child - Cordalas ; born July 7, 1876. Mr. D. was Town Clerk for three years. Democrat.

JAMES DOUGMiAS, farmer, Sec. 27; P. 0. Alderly; born in Scotland in 1809; came to Wisconsin in spring of 1844, locating at xishippun, where he purchased 120 acres - his present homestead ; Mr. D. is the owner of a very fine farm, and is largely engaged in breeding horses and cattle ; he is one of the first settlers, having built the first double roof log cabin that was built in the town; in order to obtain his lumber he had to cut a roid, one and one-half miles long, through the wood, and mark the trees as a guide for him. He married, April, 1840, Miss Margaret Walker, a native of Scotland ; they have had nine children, six living. Town Treasurer one year. Democrat in politics.

JOHN DOUCirl^AS, farmer, Sec. 27; P. 0. Alderly ; born in New York in 1842, locating at Ashippun, with his father, where he received his education in the district school ; in 18G7, he purchased eighty acres, on Sec. 27, his present homestead; Mr. D. is raising cattle, stock and grain. Married, in 1866, Miss Christina Quimby, a native of Michigan, who died at Ashippun in 1867. Married again in spring of 1870, Miss Ellen Leard, a native of Wisconsin, who died in February, 1871), leaving three children - John, born in May, 1871 ; William, born in September, 1874 ; Lizzie, born in September, 1876. Mr. D. has been a member of the School Board three years, also Superintendent at the present time. Democrat in politics.

Olifi H. HALiVORSON, of the firm of Christianson & Halvorson. dry-goods, groceries, boots and shoes, etc., Tolands Prairie; born in Washington Co. in 1851, where he received his early education, at the district schools; he worked on his father's farm till 1878, when he formed a partnership with Nelse Christianson, and opened a general store, which business he is at present engaged in. Mr. H. is Assistant Postmaster at Tolands Prairie, and Republican in politics.

JOHX W. HAYS, farmer, Sees. 10 and 15; P. 0. Alderly; born in Crawford Co., Penn., in 1830 ; came to Wisconsin in 1847, locating at Ashippun, where the early portion of his life was devoted to his father. In 1855, he purchased 120 acres on Sec. 15, afterward adding 120 acres more, in Sec. 10, his present homestead ; Mr. H. is considered a very successful farmer, his specialty being stock ; he raises a very fine quality of Spanish Merino sheep; also Durham catrle. Married in 1857 Miss Jane Hassell, a native of New York State ; have four children - Emma, born in July, 1858 ; Samuel, born in September, 1861 ; Arthur, born in October, 1863 ; Annette, born in March, 1807. Mr. H. was District Clerk for twelve years ; also one of the Directors of the Ashippun Mutual Fire Insurance Co. Republican in politics.

ISAAC J. HUBBARD, farmer, Sec. 26; P. 0. Alderly; born in Jefferson Co., N. Y., in 1819; came to Wisconsin in 1845, locating at Ashippen, where he purchased 100 acres of land, his present homestead ; Mr. H. raises both stock and grain with much success ; he is also one of the early settlers of this Township. Married in 1843 Miss Elizabeth Wood, a native of Montgomery Co., N. Y. , they have had two children - Permelia, born in 1844, married James Hayes; Amenzo J., born in 1847. Mr. H. is Republican in politics ; has been Town Treasurer one year ; also member of the School Board.

JOHN H. HYDE, farmer. Sees. 4 and 9 ; P. 0. Alderly ; born in New York in 1826 ; came to Wisconsin in 1856; in the year 1865, he located at Ashippun, where he purchased 200 acres of land, his present homestead ; Mr. A. is one of the largest as well as one of the most successful farmers in the township ; he raises both stock and grain ; also deals largely in dairy produce. Married in 1852 Miss Amelia Harlow, a native of New York ; they have had ten children, six boys and four girls. He has been Supervisor two years and Justice of the Peace for a number of years ; also member of the School Board. Is a Republican.

WILLIAM L.AWSON, farmer. Sees. 21 and 28; P. 0. Alderly; born on Isle of Man in February, 1831 ; came to Wisconsin in June, 1844, locating with his parents in Ashippun; in 1855, William purchased a farm of eighty acres on Sec. 21, his present homestead; in 1863, he added seventysix acres on Sec. 28. Married, in 1859, Miss Isabella Gurlie ; they have had three children. Mr. L. is considered a very successful farmer, raising both stock and grain. Republican.

WILLIAM HENRY LEARD (deceased) ; born on Isle of Man in 1817; came to Wisconsin in 1844, locating in Ashippun, where he purchased 103 acres, and resided till his death, Feb. 20, 1870. Married Miss Jane Lawson, a native of the Isle of Man ; had three children, two living; the son, Daifiel Robert, has now charge of the farm. Mr. Leard was a very successful farmer and prominent man ; be was not an office-seeker, but attended strictly to the duties of his farm ; his loss was deeply felt by the farmers of Ashippun and his sorrowing family.

MICHAEL McALAVEY, farmer. Sees. 29 and 32 ; P. O. Ashippun ; born in Ireland in 1818; came to Wisconsin in 1845, locating at Ashippun, where he purchased 280 acres,_ his present homestead ; Mr. McA. is one of the largest as well as one of the most successful farmers in the township ; he came here at an early day, and, after years of toil, has now got a well-paying farm with a fine re^dence. Married, in 1836,' Miss Bridget Murphy, native of Ireland; they had two children ; she died at Ashippun ; in 1848, he married again, the same year, Miss Julia Byrnes, a native of Ireland; had five children. Was Town Supervisor three years, Ruadmaster three years. Democrat.

JOHN MORTIMER, farmer, Sec. 28; P.O. Alderly; born in Yorkshire, England, Jan. 12, 1833 ; came to Wisconsin in 1844, locating at Ashippun, where he purchased 104 acres, his present homestead. Married in 1856, Miss Susan Walker, a native of Yorkshire, England ; had six children - Mary N., born Aug. 25, 1856 ; Joseph, born July 2, 1859; Sarah L., born Sept. 23, 1861, died Feb. 16, 1862; Harry F., born May 25, 1864; Seth W., Oct. 22, 1870; Samuel, March 30, 1875, died April 22, 1875 ; he has been Supervisor two years, Treasurer of School Board for a number of years ; Mr. M. is one of the pioneers of the Township ; he is considered a very successful farmer ; raises stock and grain ; he is the youngest man of the old settlers living at present.

JOHN C. MARSHAIili, of the firm of Marshall & Leslie, millers, Alderly ; born in Perthshire, England, in 1840; came to Wisconsin in 1844; located with his father at Ashippun, where he received his early education, also studied one term at the Horicon High School in 1865 ; John commenced work with his father in the mill, continuing till 1869, when his father retired from active business ; he took charge of the mill, which is the only one in the township ; doing a very large and increasing business, shipping to both the Eastern and Weatern mar'^ets. He married, fall of 1868, Miss Ellenor C. Young, a native of New York ; they have had four children, three boys and one girl. Mr. M. has been District Clerk three years. Town Clerk one year and Justice of the Peace six years; he also read law and was admitted to the bar in 1871. Democrat.

SAMUELr lIARISHAL.Lr, farmer, Sees. 26 and 27; P. O. Alderly; born in Scotland in 1810 ; came to Wisconsin in 1844, and located at Ashippun, where he purchased eighty acres, his present homestead, in 1843 ; Mr. Marshall formed partnership with Alex. Leslie, and built a saw mill which they ran till 1865 ; they also built a grist-mill at Alderly, which is at present under the management of his son, J. C. Marshall. Mr. Samuel Marshall married, in 1863, Miss Jane Hill, a native of Scotland ; they have six children; four living. Mr. Marshall was Chairman for twelve years, and also member of the first Board that sat in Ashippun ; he isabout the first settler in Alderly, and owns considerable property in the villaue.

GrUSTAVE MEISSXEJR, groceries, dry j:^oods, boots and shoes, etc., Ashippun ; born in Germany in 1844 ; came to Wisconsin in 1869, and located at Watertown, where he was engaged in teaching school for four years ; in the spring of 1873, he moved to Ashippun, and opened a general store, which business he is at present engaged in. He married, in 1871, Miss Conradine Wittig, a native of Germany. He has been Supervisor one term, and also a member of the School Board.

litJCIAK lIERRlLIi, farmer, Sec. 29 ; P. 0. Ashippun ; born in New York in 1836 ; came to Wisconsin in 1855, locating at Ashippun. On the death of his father, he took charge of the farm of 160 acres on Sec. 29, his present homestead. In 1875, Mr. Merrill commenced the manufacture of bricks, and to-day has one of the largest brickyards in the county, turning out about 400,000 bricks per year ; he alsi manufactures a first-class article of tiles. He married, Aug. 22, 1858, Miss Sarah J. Fulmer, a native of New York; had five children ; four are living. Independent in politics.

MYRAN IIERRIIiL (deceased) ; born in Madison Co., N. Y., in February, 1813; came to Wisconsin in 1855, locating at Ashippun, where he purchased 160 acres of land, and resided there till his death, Feb. 20, 1876. He married, in 1834, Miss P. Moore, a native of New York; they had four children - Luciai), the oldest son, has now charge of the farm. Mr. Merrill was a member of the Baptist Church.

. PHILrO farmer, Sees. 9, 22 and 23 ; P. 0. Alderly; born in Deerfield, N. Y., in 1817 ; came to Wisconsin in 1850, locating at Ashippun, where he purchased 285 acres - his present homestead ; Mr. Patchin is one of the largest and most successful farmers in the township, raising both stock and grain, also deals largely in dairy produce ; he is a carpenter and builder by trade ; he has also been an extensive traveler. He married, in 1844, Miss Mary Sanford, a native of Connecticut; they have one child - Emily E, born June 6, 1847; married N. Folts, of Dodge Co., Wis. Mr. Philo Patchin held the commission of Lieutenant in the New York State Militia for a number of years. Republican in politics.

OLE PETERSON, farmer. Sec. 9 ; P. 0. Alderly ; born in Norway in June, 1840 ; came to Wisconsin in 1857, locating at Ashippun, with his father, until he enlisted in Co. I, 29th W. V. I.; he was at the battles of Jackson, Port Gibson, and Vicksburg ; he contracted a disease from exposure, from which he lay in hospital four months; mustered out in 1865, after a service of three years ; returned to Ashippun, and purchased 60 acres, his present homestead. Married, in 1866, Miss Ann Austinson, a native of Norway, who died Feb. 17, 1875 ; had six children - two are living; married again, in 1877, Miss Annie Nelson, a native of Norway, who died in the fall of* 1878 ; had two children. Mr. Peterson raises both stock and grain. Republican in politics.

WILiHELM F. RADTKE (deceased); bornMay 27, 1805, in Prussia; came to Wisconsin in 1829, locating at Milwaukee^ where he was engaged in teaming for fourteen years ; in 1853, he moved to Ashippun, where he purchased 200 acres on Sees. 19 and 20, and resided there till the time of his death, June 9, 1876. Married, March 20, 1851, Miss Lisette S. Maria Ko.seman, a native cf Mecklenburg, Germany; had eight children - five living. Mr. Radtke was a prominent man, a kind husband, an indulgent father and a true Christian ; his loss was sadly felt by his sorrowing i'amily and large circle of friends.

AliEXAl^DER RUDOLF, farmer. Sees. 30 and 33 ; P. 0. Alderly ; born in Baden, Germany, in 1819 ; arrived in New York, August, 1830; came to Wisi-onsin in 1833, locating at Black Kiver, where he remained about eighteen months, when he removed to Ashippun and purchased 1(J() acres, his present homestead. Mr. Rudolf is one of the oldest settlers in this town.>;hip ; he is a successful farmer and a good business man ; he raises both stock and grain, also deals in dairy produce. Married, October,

1848, where he received his early education ; in 1873, his father gave him 40 acres on Sec. 8, where he commenced farming for himself ; he sold out. May, 1874, and purchased 80 acres on h'ec. 29, his present homestead. Married, in 1876, Miss Mary Malloy, a native of Washington Co., Wis. ; they have one child - Alexander. Mr. Rudolf was Supervisor in 1875, Assessor, and at present Chairman of Board of Supervisors ; Mr. Rudolf is the first Chairman who was born in the town of Ashippun.

ABEL B. SA^N'FORD, farmer. Sec. 15; P. 0. Alderly; born in Newtown, Fairfield Co., Conn., in 1822; came to Wisconsin in 1841, locating at Waukesha, where he worked on his fifther's farm and taught school for five years ; in 1846, he moved to Ashippun, where he purchased 120 acres, his present homestead. Mr. Sanford is one of the pioneers of the township, and has been very successful in raising both stock and grain. Mairied, Feb. 27, 1849, Miss Esther Curtis, a native of New Haven Co., Conn.; they have had eight children, five living - David A., the oldest son, graduated at Philadelphia in June, 1878, and was ordained at Milwaukee in June, 1879, and received charge of the Kemper Mission of DarHngton, Wis. Mr. Sanford was, in 1848, Town Clerk; in 1849, Town Treasurer; from 1850 to 1857, Town Clerk; in 1866, Town Clerk; 1868-69, Town Clerk, and also Justice of the Peace two yeais. Democrat.

FFHRAim SHAW, farmer, Sec. 27 and 28 ; P. 0. Alderly ; born in England in 1834 ; came to W^isconsin with his father, Absalom Shaw, in 1845. locating at Ashippun, where he purchased 200 acres; on the death of his father, Aug. 18, 1867, Ephraim took control of the farm, raising both stock and grain very successfully. Was Roadmaster one term.

THOMAS STEELE, farmer, Sec. 36; P. O. Alderly; born in Scotland in 1843; came to Wisconsin in 1856, locating at Ashippun with his father, where he received his early education at the district school; in 1867, he purchased 160 acres on Sec. 36, his present homestead. Mr. Steele has been very successful in farming, raising both stock and grain ; he also handles some dairy produce. Married, in 1867, Miss Harriet Wood, whose mother was the first white woman \^ho settled in Ashippun ; had five children ; four are living. He has been Supervisor three terms. Clerk of School Board three years ; also Town Clerk, this being his second term. Is a Democrat.

DR. WAYNE tOWNSEND, physician, Alderly; born in Grafton, Wis., in 1848; his early education was received at the district schools ; he also took a term of seven months at the Normal School of Whitewater, after which he went to Beloit College for one year; in 1875, he moved to Louisville, where he graduated in the Kentucky School of Medicine; May, 1877, he located at Alderly, where he established a very successful and growing practice. Independent in politics.

WILLIAM WALKER, farmer, Sees. 22 and 27 ; P. 0. Alderly; b..rn in Yorkshire, England, Nov. 25, 1805 ; came to Wisconsin April 1, 1844, locating at Ashippun, where he purchased 120 acres of his present homestead ; he is also the owner of 120 acres in Pierce Co., on which there is a natural spring, which gives an unceasing supply of water. Married, in 1830, Miss Mary Forx, a native of Yorkshire, England, who died at Ashippun April 25, 1866; had four children - Susan, born July 17, 1835; John, born Sept. 12, 1837; Seth, born Nov. 10,1839; William, died at an early age. Mr. Walker is one of the early pioneers of this county ; he never held any office, having no time to spare from the duties of his farm ; he has just completed a fine residence; having retired from active life, his son John now has charge of the farm, raising both stock and srrain with much success. Independent in politics.

EDWARD WEBSTER, farmer, Sees. 27,^30 and 32 ; P. 0. Alderly ; born in Leeds, England, in 1834 ; came to Wisconsin in 1834, locating at Ashippun, where his father purchased eighty acres on Sees. 27 and 32 ; in 1856, he purchased the above farm from his father, making it his present homestead ; he also purchased twenty acres on Sec. 30 ; Mr. Webster has been very successful in raising grain ;

"he is also engaged in the manufacture of butter. Married, in 1855, Miss Emelia Leslie, a native of Scotland ; they have had nine children, six living ; he has been Town Treasurer one year. Supervisor one year, member of School Board six years. Democratic in politics.