Platteville City (part 4 of 10)

V. J. KRATOCHWIIiL, boots and shoes, Boscobel; was born in Austria; in 1856, came to Muscoda, Wis. ; there he commenced to learn this trade in 1857 with C. J. MoUe; he came to Boscobel July 30, 1860, with Mr. MoUe, and finished learning his trade; he worked for Mr. Molle four- teen years ; this gentleman died in 1872, when Mr. K. bought out the business ; he was clerk in the sutler's department during the war in 1863-64. He is a member of the Odd Fellows and Temple of Honor. Married in 1866 to Elizabeth Weibel, who was born in Switzerland ; they have six children, live sons and one daughter.

C. McWIIjIjIAMS, firm of Pittman & McWilliams, drugs and groceries, Boscobel ; is a, native of Ireland ; came to Eagle, Wis., in 1859 ; clerked in a drug and hardware store about two years ; in the spring of 1866 he came to Boscobel and commenced this business ; they carry a stock of about $8,000, doing a trade of about $30,000 per year. Married, in 1865, to Miss Maggie E. Haslehurst ; she was born in New York ; they had three children, two living; lost George in 1870, aged 3 years.

EDWARD MEYER, firm of Meyer Bros., general merchandise, Boscobel; is a native of Westphalia, Germany; came to Waukesha Co., Wis., in 1848, with his parents; followed farming till 1859, when he came to Boscobel ; was employed as clerk with Fleete, Meyer & Co., who had opened their store in 1858, and was one of the first stores started here ; this business was succeeded to by Meyer, Hildebrand & Co., in 1862 ; they continued this business till 1866, when it was changed to Meyer Bros. ; they carry a stock of about 820,000 ; their sales amount to about 175,000 per year ; has been chairman of the town ; married in 1867 to Miss Josephine Horn ; she was born in New York ; they have four children, three sons and one daughter.

N. B. MILiliER, restaurant and. saloon, Boscobel ; born in Livingston Co., N. Y. ; followed farming till 1858, when he came to Ohio and worked at the daguerrean business about eight months ; in the fall of 1858 came to Lancaster; worked at the same business there till the spring of 1861 ; then started a grocery ; firm of Barnett & Miller ; they continued about six months, when Mr. Miller bought out the business and continued it till July, 1863, when he sold out and removed to Boscobel and commenced this business ; he owns this and other property in town, all of which he has acquired since coming to Grant County; married in 1864 to Helen M. Petty; she was born in Ohio; they have one son - Nathan G.

DWIGHT T. PARKER, deceased ; he was born in Malone, N. Y., Dec. 1, 1821; in about 1843, came to Lancaster, Wis. ; followed mining and taught school a short time ; he then, in company with Mr. Kendall, opened a store, which they carried on several years ; in 1857, he removed to Boscobel opened a general store, which is now operated under the firm name of Parker, Hildebrand & Co., and is probably the largest in the county; he died in 1871, aged 49 years; he organized and was President of the First National Bank ; he was always successful in all his business engagements, and at his death left property valued at over $200,000, all of this he acquired since coming to this.county ; he married Miss Mary E. Schrader, December, 1848; she was born in Vandalia, 111.; have four childrtn three sons and one daughter.

GEORGE W. PARKER, firm of Parker, Hildebrand & Co., general merchandise, Bosobel ; born in Franklin County, Vt. ; came to Lancaster, Wis., in 1856; was employed as clerk in his brother's store, Dwight T. Parker, who had established business there in about 1843 ; removed his store to Boscobel, in 1857 ; in 1860, they opened a branch store at Wauzeka, continued it about five years, when they closed out this business ; he then bought an intprest in the business at Boscobel, since then has been connected with this firm ; they are probably doing the largest business of any in the county ; their sales amount to about $120,000 per year; has been Chairman of the Town, and Mayor; married in 1872 to Miss Ida Cannon ; she was born in Logansport, Ind. ; they have one daughter.

JOHN PEPPER, live stock, Boscobel; born in Mineral Point; when about 2 years old came with his parents to Lancaster. His father soon after was elected Sheriff, and held this oflBce two terms. He also opened a hotel and ran it till his death, which occurred in 1842. At the age of 15 he was employed as clerk for D. T. Parker; held this position five years. In 1854 he went to California; remained a few months, returned to Lancaster and started business with Col. John B. Callis ; carried this on about two years. Mr. Parker then opened a store at Boscobel, and retained the services of Mr. Pepper to close out his business at Lancaster. He came to Boscobel in 1859, and bought the Barnett House ; ran it about six months. Soon after he and Mr. Hildebrand bought two-thirds interest in this store. The firm became Parker, Hildebrand & Pepper ;- continued until 1865. He then engaged in live stock and grain a short time ; Jan. 1, 1869, was employed at book-keeping for Parker, Hildebrand & Co. ; held this position till 1873. He then resumed the grain and live-stock trade, which he continued till April 1, 1879, when he sold out his warehouse to Parker, Hildebrand & Co. Since then he has been engaged in the live stock business.

A. J. PIPKEilW, banker, successor to First National Bank, Boseobel, is a native of Union Co., 111. ; commenced reading law in 1857, with the Hon. John Dougherty, of Union Co. ; graduated in Lexington, Ky., in 1858; came to Watertown, Monroe Co., 111., in 1860, and opened a law oflSce, which he continued about eighteen months, then went to Chicago in 1865 ; went to Milwaukee and engaged in the wholesale grocery trade; afterward transacted a merchandise brokerage business ; continued till 1876, when he came to Boseobel, and soon after entered his present business, which he has since continued ; married in 1875 to Miss Mary L., daughter of Dwight T. Parker, deceased. President of First National Bank, Boseobel. She was born in Lancaster, Wis.

J. B. RICK$$, farmer ; P. 0. Boseobel ; born near the city of New York. In 1852, he came to Platteville, Wis., where he followed farming. In 1853, he came to the town of Marion, and bought 176 acres of land, which he improved. He enlisted in 1861 in Co. K, 12th W. V. I., and served to the end of the war ; was in the siege of Vicksburg, Sherman's march to the sea. Peach Tree Creek, Stone Mountain, Jonesboro and others. He came to Boseobel in 1871, and owns his residence property with ten acres of ground, and other property. All of this he has acquired since coming to Grant County. He has been Chairman of the town of Marion four years, and Town Superintendent of Schools of Marion one year ; married March 20, 1860, to Miss Myra A. Rice, who is a native of Massachusetts. They have three children - two sons and one daughter.

LIQONARD j§i ALiZOA BliB, farmer and dairyman. Sec. 35 ; P. 0. Boseobel ; was born in Baden, Germany, where he worked in an oil mill for five years. He came to America in 1862, landing at New York May 27 ; he went from New York to Canada, where he remained until October, when he came to Chicago, thence to Boseobel in 1867, and has since been engaged in farming ; he owns 35 acres of good land, which he has been enabled to purchase by industry and perseverance ; married in 1868 to Margaretta Rean, who is a native of Hesse-Darmptadt. They have six children - three boys and three girls.

M. A. SAWYER, of the firm of Sawyer & Favor, drugs, books and fancy groceries, Boseobel ; is a native of Vermont ; when a child, he came with his parents to New Hampshire ; clerked in a drug store in Meridith and in Concord, N. H., several years; in 1858, he opened a drug store in Bristol, N. H.; continued it till September, 1860, when he sold out and went to New Orleans ; remained about six months ; at the breaking-out of the war, he returned to New Hampshire, and was appointed Hospital Steward in the 3d N. H. V. I.; in 1863, he came to Milwaukee, where he remained till the following February ; he then went to Louisiana and engaged in raising sugar and cotton, having, in company with others, leased a Goverument plantation, employing about seventy hands ; they continued this about two years ; in August, 1866, he came to Boseobel and bought an interest with Mr. Mortimer in the drug business; Mr. Mortimer died soon afler; the firm then changed to Sawyer & Ames; afterward to Pittman & Sawyc;r, which continued till May, 1870, when he sold out to Mr. McWilliams ; in September, 1870, the firm of Sawyer & Favor was established. He was married July 1, 1865, to Anna M. Prescott; she was born in New Hampshire ; they have one daughter.

FRED SCHAEMLPFLiUCir, furniture dealer, Boseobel ; born in Prussia; came to Baltimore, Md., in 1854; thence to Cincinnati; in 1856, went to Milwaukee; followed the mason trade there about five years, having learned this trade in Prussia; in 1861, cnme to Boseobel ; has followed this trade more or le.«s since coming here; in 1867, he established his furniture store, which he still continues; carries a stock of about $1,000 ; his sales amount to about $6,000 per year. Is a member of the Lutheran Church. He was married in 1861 to Lizzie Martin ; she was born in Germany ; they have three children - one son and two daughters. He owns h's store, also his residence and other property in town.

CirEORGE SmiTH, Jr., livery, Boseobel; was born in Prairie du Chien, Wis. When a child, he came to Dane Co., Wis., and at the age of 10 years, came to Boseobel, where he worked for his father in the livery business until 1875, when he commenced business for himself. He first bought a watch for $3 ; this he traded for a cutter ; he then traded the cutter for a harness ; then bought a buggy, and so continued until he has accumulated considerable livery stock. He now owns nine horses and seven buggies and wagons, and is considered the leading livery-man of the town.

E. O. SPIEGrELiBERG, firm of Spiegelberg Brothers & Co., general merchandise, Boseobel Is a native of Saxony ; came to Portage, Wis., in the fall of 1869. Since the age of 12, he has followed this line of business. In 1877, the firm came to Boseobel ; they opened with a stock of about $7,000 ; now are carrying about double this amount ; their sales amount to about $40,000 a year. Married in 1877 to Miss M. Schumacher ; she was born in Germany. They have one son. Charles Werner, a mem- ber of this firm, was born in Saxon Weimer, Germany; oamfi to Portage, Wis., in 1868 ; he has followed the brewing business about twelve years ; he also came to Boscobel in 1877. Married in 1871 to Bertha Schirsehswitz ; she was born in Prussia. They have three children, one son and two daughters.

REV. E. C STICK.EL, Pastor Congregational Church, Boseobel ; is a native of York Co., Penn.; recsived a regular college course at Amherst, Mass.; graduated in 1874 at the Andover Theological Seminary ; intervening this time taught school, and was appointed Superintendent of Public Schools in Selma, Ala. ; served two years ; then Professor of Latin in Tallmadge College one year ; was Pastor of the First Congregational Church, Montgomery, Ala., about three years ; in 1878, came to Mazomanie, Wis.; supplied the pulpit in the absence of the regular Pastor two years; February, 1880, came to Boscobel, and became Pastor of the Congregational Church. Married in 1874, to Miss Luretta R. Chamberlin ; she was born in Michigan. They have one daughter. Mrs. Stick el is a music teacher and portrait painter.

M. D. TIIiLOTSOJf, Cashier Exchange Banjc of Boscobel ; is a native of Genesee Co., N. Y. When a child, he came to Michigan, where he received his education, and in 1867, he came to Chi- . cago, and engaged in the banking business until 1875, when he removed to Boscobel, and was appointed Cashier of the First National Bank. This position he held until 1878, when the bank dissolved. Then the Exchange Bank of Boscobel was organized, and he was appointed Cashier, which position he now holds. Married in September, 1868, to Miss Mary Burchard ; she was born in Michigan. They have two children, one sou and one daughter.

T. D. WADSWORTH, agent Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul R. R., Boscobel ; is a native of Hartford Co., Conn.; at about the age of 19, commenced studying medicine ; graduated from the Twentythird Street Homoeopathic College, New York City, in 1866 ; went to St. Louis in 1868, commenced practicing his profession ; went to Chicago in 1871, and continued practicing till 1877, when he secured a position with the St. Paul R. R. Co.; July, 1879, came to Boscobel and assumed his present position. He was appointed Superintendent of Ventilation of the State House at Springfield, 111., and delivered lectures on Pathology in the Missouri Homoeopathical Medical College ; he also started and conducted a free dispensary at St. Louis, Mo. Married, in 1866, to Miss Carrie A. Peck, of Warren, Trumbull Co., Ohio ; they have four children - three daughters and one son.

S. R. WILIjOUCS-HBY, Principal of public schools, Boscobel; is a native of La Payette Co. i Wis.; followed farming, afterward painting ; in about 1872, commenced teaching school in Crawford Co.; in 1873, he was appointed Principal of the grammar school ; taught about four years ; in the fall of 1878i was appointed Principal of the Boscobel High School, which position he now holds.

GEORlirE ZIEGrEL]HAI£R, brewer, Boscobel; is a naiive of Wurtemberg, Germany; worked at the baking and milling business for about three and a half years in the old country. July 2, 1854, he came thence to New Hartford, Conn., where the first year he engaged in farming, and the second year in the milling business. In 1856, he came to Crawford Co., and engaged in farming for one year, and moved thence to McGregor, Iowa, and followed the bakery business. In November, 1857, came to Boscobel and commenced the bakery and saloon business. In 1859, returned to McGregor and re-engaged in the bakery business. In 1866, returned here and bought out the first brewery, which burned, then rebuilt, and has continued since. He was married in June, 1860, to Sarah Koss ; she was born in Mecklenburg ; they have four sons and three daughters.

Town Of Marion

A. J. BARTHOLOmEW, farmer, Sec. 26; P. 0. Boscobel. Born in Brown Co., Ohio ; ?hea about 6 years old, came to Rush Co., Ind., with his parents ; remained there about six years, then ame to Illinois, followed farming ; about five years later, came to Highland, Iowa Co., where he remained irmingjabout four years. In 1850, he went to California, followed mining there about fifteen years, 'here hfe enlisted, in 1861, in Co. B, 4th Cal. V. I.; served three years. In 1865, came to Boscobel ; reloved to his present farm in 1866. Owns 245 acres of land. Is a member of the Odd Fellows. Marled in 1866, to Miss Mary L. Watrous; she was born in Ohio. They have six children - four sons and wo daughters.

C. A. BLAXCHAKD, farmer. Sec. 35 ; P. 0. Boscobel. Is a native of Morris Co., N. J., ut was raised principally in Essex Co., N. Y. After the death of his parents, he went to Connecticut and nished his education. Came to Vinegar Hill, Jo Daviess Co., Ill, in 1846, and remained two years. In 848, he came to the place where he is now located. During 1844 and 1845, he clerked in a feed and rocery store in New York. In 1846, he went to New Orleans and engaged in getting out ship-timber, n May of the same year, he came to Galena and went to mining. He owns about 250 acres of land, and as cleared it up himself. Has held nearly every town office. Married in 1854, to Miss Martha E. Fitch, was born in Michigan. They have three children, two sons and one daughter.

FRED BOEBEL, farmer. Sec. 20 ; P. 0. Boscobel. Born in Baden, Germany, March 28, 829 ; came to America in 1853, remaining in Ulster Co., N. Y., about six months ; he then came to rrant Co., where he has since lived. He owns 240 acres of land ; he has cleared and improved this farm, a barn costing about $700 ; his house cost about $600. All of this property he has earned since comig here. Married in 1857, to Miss Elizabeth Shide ; she was born in Baden ; had six children, three ving - one daughter and two sons.

PETER BOEBEIi, farmer. Sec. 5; P. 0. Boscobel. Born in Baden, Germany; came to lister Co., N. Y., in 1854 ; worked there at the stone-mason trade two years - the trade he learned in laden. In 1856, came to Grant Co., where he has since resided. Owns 430 acres of land, which he has nproved with a good barn costing about $800, and other improvements. Member of the Presbyterian 'hurch. Married in 1865, to Katherine Brechler ; she was born in Baden. They have six children - five )ns and one daughter.

ERED CjtADE, farmer, Sec. 24 ; P. 0. Boscobel ; is a native of Mecklenberg, and, when in 'russia, followed the milling trade for ten years, and at Mecklenberg four years, and fifteen years he foliwed farming; in 1874, he came to Clayton, Iowa, and, in 1875, came to the town of Marion ; here he Jgaged in milling running the Ked Mill, now known as the Marion Center Mill, for four years, then ent to farming. Owns 200 acres of land. He was married in 1859 to Miss Mena Hagen, who was a Jtive of the same place.

SEBASTIAX HELLER, farmer, Sec. 22 ; P. 0. Boscobel; born in 1832 in Baden, Gerany ; in 1853, came to Ulster Co., N. Y., where he remained two years, then came to the town of larioo, Grant Co., where he has since resided. He now owns 120 acres of land ; this he has acquired ^ his industry since coming here. Married, in 1866, to Mary Henkel ; she was born in Hesse-Darmadt, Germany ; they have eighty' children - four sons and four daughters.

GEORGE HEXKEL, farmer, Sec. 21; P. 0. Boscobel; born in Hesse-Darmstadt, Gerany. May 5. 1824 ; he worked at the mason trade about twelve years before coming to this country ; in 351, came to Pennsylvania ; also followed this trade there about four years ; in 1855, came to Lancaster, ^is. ; worked at this business one year, when he removed to his present farm. Owns 366 acres ; he has iproved this farm, with a substantial barn, cost about $800 ; his residence cost about $600 ; has been ssessor one year, member of the Town Board seventeen years ; is Town Treasurer ; has held this office e past eleven years ; is also a member of the School Board. Married, in 1855, to Anna Weirich ; she IS born in Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany ; they have six children - four sons and two daughters. Are embers of the Presbyterian Church.

CHRlJi^TOPIIER UINN, proprietor of Marion Center Mill, Sec. 11 ; P. 0. Boscobel ; is a itive of Grant Co., and has always resided in the county ; until 1879, he was engaged in farming, and took charge of the mill in 1880 ; his brother Charles is part owner, and, in connection with the mill, they have a well-improved farm of 105 acres. Was elected to the office of Town Clerk in 1880. In 1879, he was married to Miss Nettie Hill, who was born in the town of Liberty; they have one son - George Albert.

JOSEPH HINX, farmer, Sec. 22 ; P. 0. Boscobel ; born in Baden, Germany ; came to Kingston, N. Y., in 1849 ; worked in stone quarries there about five years ; in 1854, came to Grant County, where he has since resided, and followed farming ; he owns 200 acres of land, 130 acres of this he has improved, and has made all he is worth since coming to America. Married in 1853 to Katharine Brechler ; she was born in Baden ; they have ten children - five sons and five daughters.

CHARLES MlIEIiliER, farmer, Sec. 24 ; P. 0. Boscobel ; is a native of town of Marion ; was born in 1860 ; his father is one of the old settlers of this county, having come here in about 1850, and settled in this locality ; they own 200 acres of land. Charles lives on and manages the farm, where he was born.

ALFRED PALMER, farmer and trout culturist. See. 2 ; P. 0. Boscobel ; born in Christian County, Ky. When a boy, he came with bis parents to Illinois. In 1837, he came to Dubuque, Iowa; in 1839, he came to Grant County and has been a resident of this and Iowa County since. He has been engaged in the merchandising business in Grant and Iowa Counties about thirty years. In 1870, he closed out his business and removed to his present farm ; he owns in all about 400 acres ; his principal occupation being breeding fish. For the past seventeen years he has been experimenting in trout culture; his is the oldest private fishery in the world ; his ponds cover, in the aggregate, about one acre, consisting of nine ponds. He was one of five who were elected members of the County Board during that organization, and has held other minor offices.

W. W. PRATT, farmer. Sec. 11 ; P. 0. Boscobel ; is a native of Mulberry, Vt. ; when a boy, came with his parents to New ¥"ork State, where he remained farming till the age of 22 years; in 1857, came to Grant Co., Wi.o. ; since coming here he has been to Utah, Salt Lake and California. Owns 255 acres land ; these improvements he has made since coming here ; has been six years Clerk of the School District. Married in 1852 to Mrs. Minerva A. Blair; have three children.

WILLIAM REEVE, farmer. Sec. 35 ; P. 0. Boscobel ; born in England ; came to America in 1855, and located in Huron Co., Ohio, where he remained about two years ; in 1857, he came West to Grant Co., Wis., and engaged in farming; he owns 110 acres of land, the improvements upon which were made entirely by himself. He married in 1852 to Miss Ann Pear, who was also born in England. They have six children - one son and five daughters.

MATHEW RIORDAKT, farmer. Sec. 17 ; P. 0. Woodman ; born in Ireland ; came to Boston, Mass., in 1850, thence to Maine ; here he remained about six months, then came to Milwaukee ; there he followed teaming about sixteen years, and hauled the first grain there that was hauled by team ; in about 1866 he came to this farm ; owns 440 acres, with a very comfortable house and other improvements ; all this property he has' accumulated since coming to Wisconsin, and is a self-made man. Married in 1847 to Mary Lynch ; she was born in Ireland ; they have eight childen - four sons and four daughters.

FRED. SCHWAB, farmer; Sec. 15; P. 0. Boscobel; born in Baden, Germany, in 1831 ; came to America in 1867, and to Grant Co., Wis., where he has since lived ; in 1877, removed to his present farm ; owns 140 acres of land. Married in 1859 to Catharine Heller ; she was born in Baden ; they have two children - Louis and Lena.

E. B. SMITH, farmer ; Sec. 30 ; P. 0. Boscobel ; born in Brie Co., Penn. ; at the age of 12 he came with his parents to Grant Co., where he has since resided, coming here in 1846 ; they are among the oldest settlers in the county. Enlisted in 1862 in Co. C, 20th W. V. I ; served till the end of the war; participated in the battles of Prairie Grove, Ark., Vicksburg, Brownsville, Texas, Yazoo City, Mobile, Ala., and others ; has been to California, and has traveled over most of the Western country; he own 280 acres of land. Married in 1866, to Miss Mary Clioger ; they have five children - one son and four daughters.

WILLIAM C. SlfOW, manager Fair Flouring Mills, Sec. 2 : P. 0. Boscobel ; born in the town of Wingville, Grant Co., Wis.; lived there till 1867, then moved to the town of Boscobel, and attended school, receiving a good business education ; then moved to the town of Marion and engaged in the milling business, under his father's instruction, for seven years. For the past year, he has been renting the mill of his father, and managing the business himself The mill was built in 1863, has one run

GEORGrE TIJFFLEY, farmer, Sec. 11 ; P. 0. Bosoobel; born in Warwickshire, England ; while in the old world worked at the gun-maker's trade for about eighteen years. He was apprenticed to the trade at the age of 14 years ; worked for the East India Co. and in the Tower of London, making muskets and small arms generally for the use of the army. In 1850, he came to America and located at Platteville, Grant Co., Wis., and there followed his trade. He came down from Portage to Galena on the first boat that ever came down the Missouri Kiver. Kemained at Platteville five years ; from there he came to the town of Marion, June 1, 1855, and located on the /arm where he now lives. He owns 340 acres of land, 175 acres of which is improved ; all improvements have been made by him personally. Has held office of Chairman of Town Board, Clerk, State Enumerator, and, in 1880, United States Enumerator of Census ; has been Justice of the Peace several years, and member of the School Board and Director. Was married June 27, 1842, to Miss Mary Darby, who was born in the same county; has five children - three sons and two daughters. Enlisted in 1861 in Co. K, 12th W. V. I.; served through his enlistment, which was three years ; after receiving his discharge, he went to Indianapolis and was employed at the arsenal repairing guns, etc. Participated in the sieges of Vicksburg, Atlanta, battle of Peach Orchard and innumerable skirmishes.

OLiE O. ULiUE, farmer. Sec. 1 ; P. 0. Boscobel ; born in Norway ; came to Manitowoc Co., Wis., in 1866, where he lived one year ; then came to Dane Co., and remained two years ; in 1869, came to Grant Co., where he has since lived, and followed farming ; he owns 80 acres of land - this he has acquired since coming to Wisconsin. Married, in 1873, to Mary Halverson ; she is a native of Norway ; they have five children - ^four sons and one daughter.

PAUIi WELiLlWER, farmer ; Sec. 29 ; P. 0. Boscobel ; born in Wurtemberg, Germany. Came to America in 1849 ; worked in various parts of the country in stone quarries, railroads and canals about five years ; came to Crawford Co. in 1854 ; in 1864 to his present farm ; owns 320 acres land ; all improvements have been made by himself and son. Married in 1862 to Margaretta Henkel. They have five children - three sons and two daughters.

CHARLiEili ZIMIIBRIHAN, farmer, Sec. 16 ; P. 0. Boscobel; born in Baden in Germany, in 1828. He lived there till 22 years of age, and followed the vocation of stone cutter. Came to this country and located in Ulster Co., N. Y., remaining there six years, following this trade. He then moved to Grant Co., entering a farm from the Government, where he lived four years. In 1860, he came to his present location. He owns 305 acres of land, of which 110 are improved. He has held the office of School Treasurer three years. Was married in 1854 to Miss Mary E. Buchler, who is a native also of Baden. They have nine children - four sons and five daughters.

Town Of Potosi

REV. JOHIW A. BAUj, Congregational Minister, Potosi; was born at Schuylerville, Saratuga Co., N. Y., Nov. 13, 1837. Son of D. S. and Fanny {,nee Dewey) Ball. Married in Tioga Co., N. Y., Nov.3, 1867, by Rev. S. Johnson, to Amelia, daughter of Enoch and Lucy Hooker, of Newark Valley, Tioga Co., N. Y. Has four children - Frederick H., George Dessick, Lillian Dewey, Florence A. Graduated at Brockport, N. Y., 1860 ; enlisted in 85th 0. V. I. as Corporal; re-enlisted in 3d N. Y. V. I.; served two years, and was transferred by promotion to Second Lieutenant to 127th U. S. C. T.; served nine months and was discharged in Texas. Mr. Ball's grandfather (John Ball) was a Lieutenant in the Revolutionary war, and afterward a member of the New York Legislature. He was a son of Eliphalet Ball, who was a graduate of Yale College, and a member of New Haven College ; founder of Ballston Spa, N. Y., and a second cousin of Mary Ball, the mother of George Washington. After Mr. Ball's promotion, he commanded the company and post at Ft. Isabel, Tex., and served in Ohio, Kentucky, Alabama, at siege of Charlestown, S. C, and in the series of engagements about Richmond and Fitohburg, Va., and also at Fortress Monroe. The mother of Mrs. Ball (Lucy Brewster Hooker) was a descendant of William Brewster, a member of the Plymouth colony ; her father was a descendant of Rev. Thomas Hooker, who led the colony that settled Hartford, Conn., and his father served in war of 1812.

E. W. BRIGGS, farmer and miner, Sec. 12; P. 0. Kockville ; born at Waterloo, Monroe Co., 111., June 3, 1838. Son of Maquis D. and- Mary D. (Gillman) Briggs ; came to Grant Co. with parents at two months of age. In March, 1854, went to Eldorado Co., Cal. ; followed mining three years with indifferent success ; returned to California three years later, and remained seven years mining, with good luck. Married July 3, 1858, by James Seaton, Esq., of Potosi, to Orilla, daughter of James and Emily (Clark) Jackson ; she was born Feb. 17, 1842. Had no children, but has adopted several. Owns 40 acres of land.

GEORGE P. B. C AUPBELIi, carpenter and lumberman ; P. 0. Lancaster ; born in Indiana July 18, 1835 ; son of George and Rachel (Preston) Campbell, who came to Grant Co. in July, 1844 ; settled at Waterloo two years, Potosi one year and Lancaster two years; then bought the mill business established in 1854 by Mr. Irish, and afterward owned by Hampton & Walker in 1866. The mill runs ssven months of the year with eighteen-foot head, and will cut 2,000 feet in ten hours. Mr. C. was three years in the 25th W. V. I., and draws a pension. He has been Constable several years, and is a Democrat. He was married March 13, 1853, to Sarah Taylor, of Potosi, who died July 3, 1877, leaving eight children - Amanda, wife of Robert Greener, of Minnesota ; has two children - Prudence E. and John ; Frank and Sarah are twins ; Sarah is wife of Henry Foster, of Minnesota ; Henry A. and German W. His second marriage was on Aug. 20, 1879, to Sarah L., daughter of Oliver F. and Jane Ann Keene, of Little Grant. She was born Jan. 13, 1860, and has one son - Preston A., born July 9, 1880 ; owns 3J acres of land, house and saw-mill.

RUSNEIiL CARDE Y, farmer. Sec. 9 ; P. 0. Potosi ; born in Tioga Co., N. Y., May 8, 1817 ; son of John and Jane C. (Stephenson) Cardey ; came to Galena, 111., in 1839, and three years after to this place; owns 100 acres of land. He was married, Aug. 25, 1842, at Hamburg, Erie Co., N. Y., by William Hamilton, to Mercy A , daughter of Aaron and Jane (Slater) Hampton, who was born July 16, 1813, in New Jersey Their children are George W., who married Regina Roesch, and has four children - Clara, Laura, Albert and Herbert; Helen J. married Philip Roesch, and has four children - William R., Ida, Ella and Roy. Mr. Cardey is a Republican and Methodist, and was in the patriot war. When he settled here, his nearest neighbor was one mile, and the next seven miles away. He also states that a bear drove his pigs from the pen, and he shot three rifle balls (using a shot gun) into the brute, and the next morning found him and took him home.

JOHN CARTHEW, Postmaster at Rockville, and member of the firm of John Carthew & Bro. (Thomas H. Carthew). The parents of Mr. Carthew - John and Eliza (Nanc) Carthew - were natives of Cornwall, England, and emigrated to America in 1833. Mr. John Carthew was married in 1875, to Frances Jones, of Potosi, and has two children - Raymond J. and Harry. He assumed the position he now fills, and started a general grocery store, in 1856. In 1867 to 1870, he served with distinction in the Legislature - he being a stanch Republican, and the district largely Democratic.

JOHN D. CENFIELD, farmer. Sec. 27 ; P. 0. Potosi. Born May 6, 1838, in Switzerland, son of John Louis and Frances (Bulomy) Cenfield ; came to Bufiklo, N. Y., in 1856, and, after one year, went to Watertown, Wis.; then to this place. Owns 100 acres of land. Married, May 16, 1871, by Rev- Nicholas Mayne, to Mary Isabel Williams. (See B. F. W^illiams.) Has five children - Anna Janetteborn March 14, 1872 ; John David, Nov. 7, 1873 ; Eugene Nathan, Jan. 17, 1876 ; Rhoda Grigsby, July Frank Henry, Dec. 12, 1880. Mr. Cenfield was three years in Co. H, 25th W. V. I. He started for Pike's Peak April 10, 1860, prospecting one year, and came home in December of the same year. In 1866, started on another mining tour, and arrived in Colorado in May, and returned to Potosi in November, 1870, having crossed the plains about fourteen times in his travels. <

JACOB DAWSON, farmer. Sec. 12 ; P. 0. Rockville. Has 400 acres and some mineral land. Born Jan. 1, 1823, in Clark Co., Ky., son of John and Drusilla (Judy) Dawson ; came here in 1847, from Rollo Co., Mo., and, in 1852, settled on this section; followed mining some years. Married, May 1 1 . 1852, by Esq. Lord, to Lydia, daushter of John and Lydia (Stephenson) Fuqua. Had eleven

JOS^EPH A. DREIS (Reverend Father) ; P. 0. Potosi. Was born in Milwaukee Dec. 7, 1849, son of Philip and Catharine (Pfeil) Dreis, formerly of Nassau and Baden, Prussia. His parents now reside in Milwaukee ; has three brothers - Henry, Antony and Philip ; also, three sisters. Henry is now at St. Francis' Seminary. There he, also, fitted himself for the Church; orders conferred Dec. 17, 1872, by Archbishop Henni At present, in charge of St. Thomas' Church of Potosi, and St. Andrew's at St. Andrew's (formerly known as "Dutch Hollow"), where he resides, both churches embracing 1,000 to 1,100 members. St. Andrew's Church was organized in 1846, with seven families as members, and Father Tusck in charge. The. corner-stone of a new church building was laid Oct. 13, 1875, and is now completed and out of debt, and is one of the finest inland churches in the State ; cash subscriptions of $20,000 were made, and voluntary labor to the amount of $10,000 more finished the church and schoolhouse; and the Sisters of St. Francis occupy a substantial residence, being a part of the church property. Father Nicholas Thile, Superintendent. Construction, dimensions of building, as follows : Size, 46x110 ; height of wall, 30 feet ; height of tower, 130 feet; foundation, 9 feet high and 3 feet thick ; chapel, in the basement ; 3 bells, weighing 400, 700, 1,200 pounds.

ALBERT W. EmEBY, farmer and smelter; P. 0. Rockville; has 600 acres of land, some of it mineral ; also has residence at British Hollow, where he sometimes resides ; was born Feb. 24, 1816, near Warrenton, Va. ; son of Wm. and Ann (Brooks) Emery ; his grandfather was English and his grandmother German; he came to Grant Co., Nov. 31, 1839, having located at Galena and Dubuque a short time; was married March 23, 1843, by Cyrus K. Lord, Esq., of Potosi, to Eliza, daughter of John and Mary (Thomas) Nichols, who was born Aug. 29, 1822 ; had three girls and two boys, of whom three are now living - Elizabeth Ann, Vergenia (Jennie) wife of Theodore T. Kinney, of Potosi ; they have one child, Frances. Mr. Emery has been in office most of the time since residing here, on Town Board twelve years. County Commissioner several years, and Magistrate several terms, and in 1857 and 1858 represented his district in the Legislature. When he came here there were but very few settlers in Potosi - Chapman, Coyle, McDonald, Brock, Maderina, John and James Hull, and a few others. His son, Albert, died in 1877, aged 24 years, and William died in 1875, aged nine years. The grandfather of Mr.. Emery died at the age of 97 years, having been wounded in the Revolution. The father of Mr. E. was in war of 1812 and assisted to defend the city of Washington at the time it was burned by the English, he being under command of Gen. Barney ; he died at the age of 85 years.

J. C. EMERY, farmer. Sec. 13; P. 0. Rockville; son of Rev. Edward and Margaret (Endeoott) Emery, now of Lancaster, Wis. ; married, Nov. 10, 1878, by Rev. Edward Rmery, to Abigal, daughter of John and Maria Chester, of Harrison, born Nov. 10, 1856 ; has a son, Edward Chester, born Sept. cO, 1879 ; has one brother and five sisters ; works the farm with his brother, J. T. Emery, who was born May 22, 1855, and is unmarried ; has 75 acres of land.

JOSEPH GERHARDS; P. 0. Potosi; saloon and grocer; born in Germany in 1835 ; son of Hubert and Mary (Massung) Gerhards ; came to New Orleans with parents in 1845 ; in 1846 to St. Louis, Mo., and in 1847 to this place, engaged in farming, mining, butchering and dealing in stock ; in 1859 was married by Rev. Mr. Zuber, of St. Andrew's, to Josephine, daughter of Anton and Mary Ann (Pluemer) Hupper ; has ten children from 6 weeks to 21 years of age, all living ; was five years on Town Board ; owns eighty acres of land, mostly mineral.

VALENTI»fE HUXDEMER, farmer, Sec. 27; P. 0. Potosi; born Feb. 13, 1822, at Achren, near Baden, Germany, son of George and Geneiveve (Munde) Hundemer ; came to St. Louis,

Mo., in 1846, and in 1847 to this town ; owns 240 acres of land. Married in 1846 by Father Staler to Catharine, daughter of John and Justina (Werner) Fallert, of Baden, Germany; had fourteen children, twelve now living - August, born Aug. 28, 1847, married Mary Dolan ; William, born Oct. 28, 1848, married Katie Obrine, at Sioux Palls, Dakota; has two children; Joha, born March 14, 1850, married Mary Hare, of Dakota ; has three children ; Josephine, born May 12, 1852, wife of Peter Bowen, of Dakota ; has four children - Charles B., bjrn Dec. 29, 1853, married Caroline Sweeney, of Dakota, two children ; Henry, born Sept. 28, 1855, at Leadville, Colo. ; mining; A. U., born Feb. 7, 1857, wife of Frank Cramer, of Dakota, two children; George V., born July 10, 1859, at Lancaster; Joseph, born July 21, 1863; Mary Catharin^ born June 19, 1865; Frank J., born Aug. 31, 1867; Anna Amelia, born Sept. 20, 1869. John enlisted in 1st W. V. C. at 14 years and seven are of age ; 145 pounds weight ; helped to capture Jeff Davis, and was paid $300 of the bounty (or reward). Subject of this sketch is a stone-mason by trade, and had $12 to begin his married life. He now owns, with the boys, 1,800 acres of good land.

C. n. JACKSON, hotel, Potosi; born Jan. 27, 1816, at Mul^Ienburg (Co.), Ky., son of Jesse and Hannah (nee Rhodes) Jackson ; came to Dubuque May 13, 1835, where he remained one year, then came over and engaged in lead mining eight years, then went to his farm of 300 acres of land on Sections 2 and 3. Was married at Lancaster Deo. 22, 1846, by Robert Glenn, Esq., to Martha A. 0., daughter of Francis and Novel Bonham ; has nine children living (lost two) - Ann Eliza, wife of Mr. Spaulding. now on the farm ; Lurah, wife of Mr. Hunt, in store at Potosi ; Jennette, Mrs. Kinney, of Potosi ; Adella, Minnie, Mattie, Mertie, Willie, Jessie. Went to California in 1850, remained two years, mining with fair success. Has kept hotel in Potosi seven years, and is member of firm of Hunt & Jackson, dealers in hardware, dry goods, boots, shoes, leather, clothing, rubber goods, notions, etc. ; carry a large and varied stock, and owns the building. Mrs. Jackson died Nov. 6, 1880.

W. S. J ARK ATT, Potosi; harness maker ; was born in British Hollow, April 13, 1853 ; son of Joseph and Mary (nee Petty) Jarratt; married Oct. 18, 1877, by Rev. Mr. Young, of Dubuque, to Josephine Ann, daughter of John B. and Elizabeth (Hail) Albrecht, of Giant Co. ; has two children - Arthur and Walter, Owns the shop and stock, and is Republican and Methodist by nature.

CEL.BSTIN KAIiTENBACH, Postmaster, Potosi; born in Germany, 1813; came to this place in 1832, and engaged in lead mining; married at Dubuque, in 1835, to Louisa Krtisen ; had five children, three of them now living ; his second marriage was to Clara Siedle, in 1854 ; had ten children ; seven of them still living. Post ofiBce is in store of his son, Andrew, who is unmarried. His daughter, Mary, was born Dec. 19, 1836, and was the first white child born in this town ; she is now wife of H. E. Block, a merchant of St. Louis, Mo.; Mr. K. was Postmaster from 1837 to 1862, and from 1870 to present time ; is a Democrat and attends the Carbolic Church.

ADOIiPHUS T. KINNKY, carpenter, Potosi; born at Potosi, March 17, 1851; son of John and Sarah (Mickey) Kinney; married by Rev, Mr. Eaton, Aug. 22, 1872, to Nettie, daughter of C. M. and Martha Jackson ; has two children - Cora, aged 6 years ; Althea, aged 4 years. Is a Republican.

R. J. KINXIiiY, farmer. Sec. 6; P. 0. Lancaster; born in town of Hague, Warren Co., N. Y., Oct. 19, 1809; son of Wm. J. and Mary (McMurphy) Kinney; came to this county in 1855; was lumbering three years at Potosi, and one year at Waterloo, and four years farming at Waterloo, and, in 1865, came to this farm ; married Sept. 9, 1834, by Rev. John H. Barker, to Harriet, daughter of Simeon and Lucinda (Cook) Phillips ; she was born Feb. 22, 1808, and was widow of Hiram Burt, who died Jan. 30. 1829; by Mr. Burt she had four children - Lucinda, wife of E iis Larned, of Clay Co., Neb. ; Hiram, married Maggie Riggs, of Beetown, now of Osceola Co., Iowa ; Edwin, born Nov. 9, 1824, died Jan. 19, 1848; Editha, born Jan. 10, 1826, now in South America ; her children by Mr. Kinney are Alfred, born Nov. 18, 1835, married Mary Parrel!, of Little Grant, they have three children-^Daniel A., Ada and Gertie ; William, born August 23, 1838, married Marilda McNabb, and has three children - Melissa, Burt and Cora; Simeon, born July 5, 1840, deceased ; Valorias, born Jan. 10, 1842, married Eliza Halbert, has three children - Hallie, Leta and an infant; Martha, born April 30, 1844, died March 18, 1848 ; Mary J., born April 4, 1847, married Wm. Farrell, of Polk Co., Oregon ; Vernon H., born Aug. 1,185-', has an adopted son, 7 years of age - J. Clarence (Calbert) Kinney ; Hiram, Alfred, William and Valorias were in the army, and the latter lost a leg and draws a pension ; he is also in charge of the infirmary at Marshalltown. Iowa, and has large practice. Mary taught school ten terms. Mr. Kinney was Chairman of Board, in Waterloo; owns 140 acres of land.

WILLIAH LOXGBOTHAH, deceased ; was born in Yorkshire, England, in 1816, son of John and Jane (Emerson) Longbotham ; came here in 1840 ; engaged in farming, mining and smelting, etc. Married Aug. 23, 1840, in Eipon church, England, to Hanna, daughter of William and Mary (Grange) Palliser. Had six children - Mary Jane, now Mrs. Cyrel Marcue ; John P., born Oct. 9, 1849, died March 8, 1863, of diphtheria ; William J., born Aug. 9, 1851, died Jan. 23, 1863, of diphtheria ; Thomas B., born Aug. 29, 1854 ; Joseph B., born July 31, 1858, died Jan. 5, 1863, of diphtheria ; Joshua Gr., born Aug. 4, 1861, died in December, 1861. The subject of this sketch died Feb. 2, 1863, of the same disease as the rest. He owned 47 acres of land, and one-half of a smelting; furnace ; and the mother of Mrs. Longbotham died at the age of 103 years ; she had at oSe time weighed 290 pounds.

WIIiLIAn L ANGST AFF, farmer and dealer in agricultural implements; P. 0. Potosi. Born Jan. 8, 1851, in county of Durham, England, son of Jonathan and Elizabeth (Barnes) Langstaff ; came here in June, 1853. Married Oct. 15, 1879, by B. F. Mayne, of Platteville, to Maggie, daughter of Patrick and Catharine McLoughlin, born May 1, 1851 ; has one child, Mary E., born Feb. 6, 1880. Mr. L. is Kepublican-Protestant, ftnd his wife a Catholic. Established his business in 1877, and has now bought the business of G. Hawley & Son, of Platteville, with Mr. B. Pratt, of Mineral Point, as senior member of the firm. Mr. L. owns 40 acres of mineral land.

GEORGE lilEBFRIED, farmer ; P. 0. Potosi. Born in Bavaria in 1808, son of Prank and Ann Mary (Ackerman) Liebfried ; came to Baltimore, Md., in 1837 ; after two years, went to Cumberland, and, after six years' residence there, came to present location ; worked at farming and tailor's trade. Married Feb. 6, 1846, at Cumberland, by Father Maer, to Mary Theresa, daughter of Frederick and Mary (Ulrich) Leporine, who was born in Bavaria in May, 1818. Had ten children, six now living - Frank M., born Feb. 8, 1847, widower, and Treasurer in Carroll Co., Iowa; Joseph A., born May 12, 1849, married Catharine Schuster, and has two Children - May and George ; Barbara Mary, born May 2, 1852, wife of Henry Wallenhurst (a miner at St. Andrew's), and has three children - John, George and Frank ; Bernhard, born July 10, 1853; married Anna Stelpflug, and has one child, Caroline; Joseph Henry, born March 30, 1855, married Mary Maur^.Atid has one son, George; Nicholas, born Aug. 30, 1858, teaching school in Carroll Co., Iowa. Mr. Browns 100 acres of land.

li. JL. LIGHTCAP, Potosi ; bom at Hazel Green, Grant Co., Wis., Sept. 29, 1853 ; son of Solomon and Sarah (nee Tobey) Lightcap. Married, Sept. 29, 1879, by Rev. Mr. Cramb, of Galena, 111., to Clara, daughter of Peter and Grace Skinner. Mr. L. is a courteous, well-educated, self-made gentleman, who by a four years' course of teaching fully qualified himself to occupy the position he now so creditably fills, he being Principal of the graded school of Potosi, with 150 pupils, he being ably assisted by his wife and Miss Eva Farrall.

HENRY Jj. MASSE Y (deceased) ; was born in Watertown, N. Y., Aug. 6, 1809 r came here about 1830. Married, by Rev. Mr. Mayne, to widow of William T. Ennor; had no children by last marriage. Mrs. Massey had six children by her first husband, W. T. Ennor, four of them now living - Lizzie (now wife of G. T. Poster, of Lancaster, at present Principal of high school of New Lisbon), Mary, Thomas, Willie (being in Hancock Co., Iowa). Mr. Massey was an old settler, and for a long time engaged in merchandising, and died April 11, 1872.

HENRY HACKE, brewer and farmer ; P. 0 British Hollow ; owns 290 acres of land and brewery; born June 18, 1842, in Hanjver; son of Christian and Dorotha (Vesperman) Macke ; came to Rockville in 1857, and followed butchering four years ; then on his farm, on Sec. 3, eleven years, and then bought the brewery of Samuel Stephens and William Mohrenburg for $12,000. Married, and has four children - Albert, Henry, Willie, Reca.

JOSEPH McGirk, farmer; P. 0. Potosi; born in Ireland in 1826, and came over in 1848 ; was in Pennsylvania one year, then went to Clinton a short time, and to this place in 1853. Owns 154 acres of land; son of Barnard and Ann (McGirk) McGirk. In 1855, married Ann L., daughter of Daniel and Mary (Ryan) Winslow ; have four children living - James A., Catharine E., Joseph L., Mary Ann.

CYREIi MARCtJE, farmer, miner and smelter, Potosi; born April 29, 1833, in Canada; son of Joseph and Josephine (Buvia) Marcue ; came to Grant Co. thirty years ago. Married,^ by Rev. R. H. Deogens, to Mary Jane, daughter of William and Hannah (Palliser) Longbotham, of Yorkshire, Eng., who was born May 6, 1845 ; had eight children, four of them living - Hannah Josephine, born July 31, 1864; Joseph Louis, May 14, 1871 ; Lizzie Jane, Oct. 31, 1875; Minnie R., July 4, 1878. Is Republican and Methodist.

Town Of Bloomistgton

T. S. BROOKEIVS, Sec: 21 ; P. O. Bloomington ; owns 120 acres land, valued at 645 per, acre ; born in Ohio in 1833 ; came to Wisconsin in 1854 ; in 1864, he settled on his present farm. Married Catharine Ketner, a native of Pennsylvania ; they have five children - Rosella, Isabelle, Clyde, Eugene E. and Ora. Mr. B. enlisted in Co. C, 2d W. V. I., in 1861, and was discharged in 1864. They are members of the Congregational Church.

HOmEB BEARDSLiEY, Sec. 15 ; P. 0. Bloomington ; owns 87} acres land, valued at $35 per acre ; was born in Litchfield Co., Conn., in 1821 ; came to Wisconsin in 1858 ; settled on his present farm in 1866. Married Jenuette Chapin, a native of Connecticut ; they have one child by adoption - Jennie. Mr. B. enlisted in Co. D, 33d W. V. I., in 1862, and was discharged in 1865.

WIIiLiIA.ll BATIE, wagon, carriage and sleigh manufacturer, Bloomington; native of Canada, born in 1839 ; came to Grant Co. with his parents in 1850, and located in Bloomington. His father was engaged in farming. The subject of this sketch learned his trade in Bloomington and established his present business in 1862 ; has been Justice of the Peace; held various school offices, and is at present President of the village of Bloomington ; is a prominent member of the I. 0. 0. P. ; passed all the chairs in the subordinate Lodge as well as the Encampment. Was married, in Bloomington, in 1865, to Miss- A. A. Stearns, a native of Vermont, by whom he has one son. Mr. and Mrs. Batie are members of the Congregational Church. Mr. Batie has a large shop and employs three men ; his business has gradually increased from the start.

DAHflEJL BIDWEIiJL, of the firm of Bidwell & Briggs, general grocers and meat market, Bloomington ; was born in the State of New York in 1838 ; came West in 1856, and located in Little Grant and engaged in farming ; established in the grocery business in Bloomington in 1868, and added the meat business in 1871 ; his business bus gradually increased from the start; in the summer-time, he runs a peddling-wagon through the country. During his residence in Little Grant, he held the office of Treasurer acceptably. Was married, in Wisconsin, in 1874, to Miss Caroline Ball, a native of Grant Co., by whom he has three children - two sons and one daughter. Mrs. Bidwell is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and Mr. Bidwell is a member of the Baptist Church and also of the I. 0. 0. F. His father died in 1861 ; his mother is still living, at the age of 76 years. By his square-dealing in business he has gained the confidence of the people.

liEROY D. COBB, of the firm of Osborn & Cobb, is a native of New York ; born in 1852 ; came to Wisconsin in 1854, and located in Rock County ; came to Grant County in 1856, and was brought up on a farm ; received a common-school education; established in business in 1879. Married in 1872, to Miss hjliza Fracis, who was born in Bloomington, by whom he has one daughter. He is a member of L 0. 0. F.

W. B. CLiARK, of the banking house of Humphrey & Clark, Bloomington ; W. B. Clark is a native of the State of Maine ; was born in 1 843, and is a graduate of Amherst College, Massachusetts ; came to Wisconsin in 1865, and located at Patch Grove, Grant Co., where he taught in the academy for live years. Studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1869 ; has been Chairman of the Town Board for six years, and holds office at present; was married in Boston, in 1871, to Miss Lucy David ; a man of quick perception, active in business, and always ready to help in any enterprise for the benefit of the community and the town. Established the bank in 1871 ; it is one of the solid institutions of Grant County, and noted far and wide for its square dealing.

JOHN M. CHAMBERS, gallery of art, Bloomington; born in Fulton Co., N. Y., in 1828 ; came to Wisconsin in 1847, and located at Patch Grove, where he engaged in farming, during the time he assisted in taking a water level of the tributary of Little Grant River, running through Bloomington ; came to Bloomington in 1852, and has been engaged in farming and mechanical business. Established present business in 1876 ; learned the business at Platteville. Married in Boscobel, in 1860, to Miss Almira J. Glover, a native of Wisconsin, by whom he has six children - two sons and four daughters, all living in Bloomington ; the oldest son, Wallace J., is assisting in the business ; they keep up to the times and take as good pictures, views and photographs, as any firm in the county. Mr. and Mrs. Chambers are members of the Congregational Church of Bloomington. Mr. Chambers owns a fine farm north of town ; has always taken an active part in all town and school affairs ; is a self-made man.

A. 31. CILiliEiY, dealer in agricultural implements, Triumph Reapers, and Nichols & Shepherd Thrashers, Bloomington ; owns 80 acres land, valued at $50 per acre ;' born in Lancaster in 1846. Married Sarah Bark, a native of this county; they have four children - Pearl J., Nettie R., Nellie and Castle.

J. H. CRABTREE, Sec 35; P. 0. Bloomington; owns 285 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre ; born in Muhlenburg, Ky., in 1819 ; came to Wisconsin in 1843, and settled in Potosi ; located on his present farm in 1856. Married Mary A. Walker, a native of Tennessee ; they have four children - Mary Jane, Allen, Frank and P^ddie.

W. W. CILLiEY, Sec. 4; P. O. Bloominfi;ton ; owns 200 acres of land, valued at $45 per acre; born in Williamstown, Vt., in 1802; in 1845, he came to Grant Co., and settled in Lancaster; removed to his present farm in 1851. Married Dina Parker, who was born in Illinois ; they have two children - Stella and Edith. Mr. Cilley has four children by a former wife - Desire, Linda, Myra, Mary and Albert. Is a member of the Baptist Church.

JOHN CAIRBfS, stock-dealer, Bloomington; established his present business in 1873; he was born in New York State in 1849 ; son of Alexander and Margaret Cairns, natives of Scotland ; he came to Grant Co. in the fall of 1860 ; has always been in active life ; is a self-made man, and is one of the enterprising citizens of the county.

J. C CHAUBERS, boot and shoe manufacturer, Bloomington ; a native of Canada ; born in 1836 ; came to Bloomington in 1860, and engaged in farming. Enlisted in 1861 in the 2d W. V. C, Co. C ; mustered out in 1865 ; was with regiment all through, and came out as a veteran. Manied, in Grant Co., to Miss Rachael Coombs, a native of Hurricane, Grant Co., by whom has six children - three sons and three daughters. Owns a beautiful farm of 83 acres on Sec. 25, adjoining village. Mr. Chambers started a poor boy and worked his own way ; now has a flourishing business and commands the respect of the community.

REV. R. li. CHENEY, Pastor First Congregational Church, Bloomington; born in Rock Co., Wis., in 1850; a son of Russell Cheney, of Vermont; graduated at Beloit College, Class of 1872; went direct to the Chicago Theological Seminary, where he graduated in 1876 ; ordained the same year; came direct to Bloomington, and entered at once upon his duties as Pastor of the Congregational Church, which position he has held ever since. His labors have been blessed, the church numbering some seventy members. He also preaches regularly at Blake's Prairie Congregational Church. Was married, in 1878, to Miss Mary L. Mead, a native of the State of New York. Mr. Cheney is the youngest minister in Grant County.

Herman ENKE, manufacturer of and dealer in harness, saddles, collars, etc., Bloomington ; a native of Europe ; born in 1849 ; a son of Charles and Dora Enke. Came to Prairie du Chien with parents in 1851, who were among the early settlers of Crawford Co. Mr. Enke learned the trade at Prairie du Chien, and established present business in 1875. He has one of the best shops in Grant Co., and carries the largest stock. Married in Prairie du Chien, in 1874, to Miss Augusta Graul, by whom he has three children, two yons and one daughter. Passed all the chairs in the I. O. 0. F., besides the Encampment, of which latter society he is Treasurer, and at present is Treasurer of the village. Was on the farm until 19 y^ars of age, when he started for himself; worked two years in St. Louis previous to coming to Bloomington. Has always been in active life, and is a self-made man.

CHARIjES ENGliE, general blacksmith, wasron and carriage manufacturer and repairer, Bloomington ; born in New Jersey ; a son of George Engle. Came to Wisconsin with parents in 1 842, and located in Grant Co.; learned trade of blacksmith in Grant Co., his father being a blacksmith. Established present business in Bloomington in 1881 ; formerly ran a shop in the country. Married in Grant Co., in 1858, to Miss J. Beeman, by whom he has six children, two sons and four daughters. Mr. Engle is a first-class mechanic, has a large brick shop, and in the busy season employs three men ; makes a specialty of manufacturing.

ENGIiE, Bloomington ; was born in Everham, Burlington Co., N. J., June 25, 1807. Was married to Achsah Cook Jan 5, 1826; she was born in Northampton, Burlington Co., N. J. They emigrated West in 1836, stopping at St. Louis for a few months. He moved to Calhoun Co., 111., in the spring of 1837, where he remained for five years ; in 1842, he moved to Scott Co., 111.; he lived there for five years, and in 1846 moved to Grant Co., where he worked at farming and blacksmithing until 1867. Has been Justice of the Peace, member Town Board and City Treasurer for two terms. His wife was born in Northampton, N. J., Aug. 28, 1806. Both Mr. and Mrs. Engle are Quakers. He is a Renublican.

IRA FOX, of the firm of Fox & Heiner, butchers, Bloomington. Born in New York in 1847^ came to Wisconsin in 1868; located in Beetown ; then to Bloomington 1870, and then, in 1872, engaged in business, having learned the trade in New York State. Married in 1 875 to Miss Minnie Warrick, a native of Grant Co., Wis. They have one daughter. Always been an active business man, and what he has he has made by his own industry. By his strict integrity his business has increased from the start.

G. W. FEXNELL, Sec. 5; P. 0. Bloomington. Owns 210 acres land valued at S40 per acre. Born in Chittenden Co., Vt., in 182.3 ; came to Wisconsin in 1856, and settled on present farm. Married Linda Myra Cilley, a native of Vermont ; they have three children - R. C, Nellie May and Burt G. Mr. P. has been a member of the Town Board six years, and is the present Chairman of Board.

FKAIVK li. GRFFR, general merchant, Bloomington. Born in Newcastle, Penn.,in 1851 ; came to Wisconsin in 1857, and located in Bloomington, where he has since remained ; he established present mercantile business in the spring of 1866. Has held the offices of Town Treasurer and School Treasurer. Married, in 1873, to Miss Mary Woodhouse, a native of Bloomington, by whom he has one son. Mr. Greer occupies the large stone store, and carries a fine stock of goods, employs three men, and his straight way of doing business has gradually increased his trade to present proportions, which he justly merits.

MORMLAX W. GRAVEIS, Sec. 5 ; P. 0. Bloomington ; was born on this farm in 1850, and he manages the farm at present for his father, J. W. Graves, of whom a sketch appears elsewhere.

CHARIiFS J. GLASIER, editor of the Bloomington Record, Bloomington ; born in Ohio in 1858; came West in 1860 with his parents, and located in Richland Co., where his parents still reside. Came to Grant Co. in 1874, and located in Platteville, Grant Co., where he learned the trade of printer;; established the present paper in July, 1880. He was married at Richland Center, in 1880, to Miss Nora B. Crumbecker, a native of Ohio. Mr. Glasier has always been in the printing business. Is a Republican in politics, and a member of the Congregational Church of Platteville.

GEORGE H. GREER, Bloomington ; was born in Pennsylvania in 1825 ; came to Wisconsin in the year 1853 ; returned East, and came to Grant Co. in 1857. He has always been one of the active and industrious citizens of the place.

AIjFRED hale, of the firm of Hale & Staley, groceries and sample room, Bloomington^ born in England in 1823; came to America, in 1851, and located in the town of Little Grant, Grant Co., where he engaged in farming ; moved to Bloomington in May, 1879, and engaged in present business; one of the early English settlers of Grant Co.; held the office of Treasurer of the town of Little Grant for twelve years and Justice of the Peace two years. Married, in England, to Miss Sarah Webb, a native of England, by whom they have seven children - two sons and five daughters. A prominent member of I. 0. O. F., and passed all the chairs ; is a self-made man.

WIIiLIAm H. HARVEY, Sec. 25 ; P. O. Bloomington ; owns 240 acres of land, valued at $30 per acre ; born in Herkimer Co., N. Y., in 1819; came to Wisconsin in 1854, and located in Wyalusmg; in 1862, he removed to this farm, and married Miss M. Arnold, a native of Syracuse, N. Y.; they have three children - William H., James N. and Hiram. Mr. Harvey has been a member of the Town Board two years.

HENRY HEINER, of the firm of Fox & Heiner, butchers, Bloomington, established in 1870. They run a wagon during the summer. The business has gradually increased from the start. Mr. H. was born in the town of Little Grant, Grant Co., in 1857. He was married, in 1879, at Bloomington, to Miss Lou Cobb, a native of Crawford Co., Wis. He learned his trade in Lancaster ; is a member of the I. 0. 0. F., and Constable at present. He has always been active in business, and is a self-made man. His parents were from the Rhine, who came to America in 1854, and located in Little Grant (both deceased). Mr. H. also owns a half interest in the grist mill.

li. O. HOIiFORD, druggist, groceries, books and stationery, Bloomington ; born in Pennsylvania in 1842; is a son of William C. Holford and Flora Benson, who came to Grant Co. in 1844, aad located at Beetown, and followed mining and farming. L. D. learned the trade of druggist at Muscoda, and established the present business in 1869, which has gradually increased from the start. In 1880, he built, in conjunction with Mr. Sprague, the large two-story store with brick front, the finest block in the town. Mr. Holford occupies one half of the lower part, and carries a large stock of goods in his line. H« was married, in 1872, to Miss Roxcena Bonham, a native of Grant Co., by whom he has one daughtei- He enlisted in May, 1861, in Co. C, 6th W. V. I., and was mustered out July 19, 1864. He wa* wounded at the battle of Gettysburg on the Ist of July, from which he has never fully recovered. He was shot in attempting to recover the colors.

lilNJf HOSKIXS, cabinet-maker and furniture dealer, Bloomington ; a native of Vermont, born in 18.31 ; a son of Nathan Hoskins, who wrote the history of Vermont State fifty years ago; came to Wisconsin in 1856, and located in Bloomington; established the present business in 1863; learned his trade in Massachusetts ; in 1860, he returned to Massachusetts and was married to Miss Amanda M. Dana, by whom he has five children - three sons and two daughters. Robert, the oldest son, assists his father in the business ; Sylvia, the oldest daughter, is a teacher in the graded school, commencing at the age of 16 years. Mrs. Hoskins is a member of the M. E. Church. Mr. Hoskins is a member of the I. 0. O. F., has passed all the chairs and been delegate to the Grand Lodge; is one of the oldest business men in Bloomington ; carries a very large stock of furniture, and makes a specialty of undertaking ; has three warehouses full of goods ; handles one of the largest trades in the county. By strict attention to business and fair dealing, he has been successful and justly merits the confidence of the people.

JAIMES KESTYOK, Sec. 6; P. 0. Bloomington-; owns 167 acres land; born in New Jersey in 1805 ; came to Wisconsin in 186,3, and located at Bridgeport two years; later, he removed to his present farm. Married Lucinda Cady, a native of New York; they have four children - Caleb, Alpha, Sarah Ann and Elizabeth A. Mr. Kenyon has been a member of the Town Board nine years.

Z. LiYONS, farmer and stock-grower, Sec. 22 ; P. 0. Bloomington ; born in New Jersey in 1813 ; came to Wisconsin in 1833, and located in Grant County, near where he still lives. It was then known as Blake's Prairie ; has a beautiful farm of 200 acres, one mile west of Bloomington, adapted to stock and grain ; he has held the ofiiee of Supervisor and various school ofiBces ; has a family consisting of wife and eight children, six sons and two daughters ; four of his sons were in the army ; two served three years in the 33d W. V. I. ; one served one year in the 45th W. V. I., aud James served one year in the 35th W. V. I., and died at New Orleans. Mr. Lyons is the oldest settler living in the western part of Grant (Jounty, passed through all the hardships incident to an early pioneer life, and by hard work and good management has built around him a large property.

HEBfRY LORD, Sec. 29 ; P. 0. Bloomington ; owns 168 acres laad, valued at $50 per acre ; born in Vermont in 1829 ; came to Wisconsin 1845 and settled in Beetown ; located on his present farm two years later. Was married to Sarah M. Billings, a native of New York ; they have two children - Thomas and Henry. Mr. L. has been Chairman of Town Board several terms.

GEORGE W. I^ YOSTS, Sec. 27 ; P. 0. Bloomington ; owns 80 acres land, valued at $40 per acre ; born in this town in 1839 ; located on his present farm in 1870. Married Eliza A. Mickle, a native of Indiana ; they have five children - Joseph, Minnie, Emma, Edward and Elsie.

JACOB MARTIN, Sec. 20 ; P. 0. Bloomington ; owns 360 acres land, valued at $40 per acre ; born in Pulaski Co., Va., in 1818 ; came to Wisconsin in 1847 and located in this county ; settled on this farm in 1851. Married Mary Ann Key, a native of Wisconsin ; they have two children - Orlo and Aha.

RICHARD HORRISSE Y, Sec 5 ; P. 0. Bloomington ; owns 400 acres land, valued at $40 per acre; born in Ireland in 1840; came to America in 1857, and in 1858 settled on his present farm. Married Mary A. Hawks, a native of Ireland ; they have four children - Delbert, William, Addie and Myrtle.

J. T. MURPHY, Sec. 21; P. 0. Bloomington; owns 200 acres of land, valued at $45 per acre; born in Indiana in 1818; came to Wisconsin in 1835, and settled in this county in 1845. He located on this farm, and married Sarah Cantrell, a native of Indiana. They have four children - Frank, Warren, Virgil and Dora. Mr. Murphy has been Chairman of the Town Board, and also Town Treasurer.

C. M. MORSE, of the hardware firm of Woodhouse & Morse, Bloomington ; born in Ohio in 1844, and came to Wisconsin in 1856; located in Bloomington, Grant Co. He enlisted in 1864 in Co. H, 1st Wisconsin Heavy Artillery, and mustered out June 26, 1865; was with the artillery all through its maneuvers. He learned the trade of tinner in Wisconsin. He was married, in Bloomington, in 1869, to Miss Serena Woodhouse, by whom he has four daughters, Is a member of the I. 0. 0. F. ; passed all the chairs, and been representative to the Grand Lodge. The firm are doing a good business ; work three men, and there square manner of doing business has gained for them a large trade, which they justly merit.

GEORGE W. NEVIIIfS, Postmaster, Bloomington ; born in New York in 1840 ; came to Bloomins'ton in t.hfi fall of 1859i enlisted in the anrins of 1861. and left Bloominston the 17th dav of

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April in Co. C, 2d W. V. I. ; discharjred in the spring of 1863 ; wounded at the battle of Grainesville, Va., the 28th of August, 1862 ; was with the regiment all through, up to the time of being wounded ; appointed Postmaster in 1870, which office he has held creditably ever since. He was married, in Bloomington, in 1863, to Miss Rachael J. Bresee, a native of Wisconsin, by whom he has five children - four sons and one daughter. Has passed all the chairs in the I. 0. 0. F. and in the Encampment ; also member of R. A. M. and A., F. & A. M. Has held the office of District School Clerk for six consecutive years ; always been in active life, and is a self-made man. Republican in politics.

GKORGE XASH, Sec. 20 ; P. 0. Glen Haven ; owns 360 acres of land, valued at $25 per acre ; born in England in 1836 ; came to America in 1866, and located on the present farm. He married Ellen Clifton, a native of England, and they have three children - Fannie E., Annie Nora and George H.

li. S. OSBOKN, Bloomington, of the firm of Osborn & Cobb, dealers in dry goods, groceries, drugs, hats, caps, boots and shoes, etc.; was born in Ohio in 1829; came to Wisconsin in 1856, and located at Bloomington ; engaged in mercantile business ; been selling goods for over thirty years ; has held the office of County Superintendent in an early day. He was educated in Ohio ; was married, in that State, in 1855, to iVIiss Mary A. Wilson, a native of Ohio, by whom he has one son and one daughter. They are members of the M. E. Church. Mr. Osborn is a member of A., P. & A. M. and I. 0. Or. T. He has always been in active life, and made what he has by his own industry ; has taken an active part in school aflFairs and matters pertaining to the welfare of the town. His business increased from the start, and always had a good trade.

AUGUST PLOIVDKE, farmer ; P. 0. Clayton ; owns 500 acres of land, valued at $15 per acre ; born in Prussia in 1824 ; came to America in 1851 ; settled in Grant Co. in 1856 ; married Augusta Kuehler, a native of Germany, and they have five children - Bertha, Loussia, Louis, Charles and Fred.

W. H. PECK, farmer. Sec. 20 ; P. 0. Bloomington ; owns 160 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre. Bern on this farm in 1839 ; married Mary Stewart, a native of Canada ; they have four children - Mattie, Ettie, Bessie and Mary.

O. P. SAIiA, M. D., Bloomington. Born in Grant Co. Dec. 22, 1845; a son of E. M. Sala, M. D. (deceased), who was one of the oldest doctors of Grant Co.; O. P.'s father and grandfather were physicians, and, from a small boy, it was his aim to be a physician ; he always attended his father in his practice and read medical books, and thus fitted himself for college ; graduated at Keokuk Medical College in 1867, and commenced practice at once at Franklin Center, Lee Co., Iowa ; he established himself at Bloomington in 1869. The Doctor enlisted, when a boy of 15 years of age, in 1861, in Co. A, 1st Iowa V..C.; was mustered out in 1866 ; re-enlisted during the war, and was sent through Texas with Gen. Custer ; Co. A was Gen. Custer's body-guard ; he was with the regiment all through the war ; was mustered out at Austin, Tex. In 1867, he was married to Miss Mary J. Stewart, of Iowa, by whom he has four sons; Mrs. Sala died Nov. 14, 1880. He is a member of the I. 0. 0. F.; is Past Grand, and has passed all the chairs. The Doctor has a continually growing practice, which he justly merits. His father, E. M. Sala, was born in Lancaster, Penn., Oct. 15, 1815 ; the family of which he was one removed to the State of Ohio a few days after his birth ; when he was old enough, he was clerk in his father's drug store until the age of 21, when he attended medical college at Louisville, Ky., where he graduated and received his diploma. He was married to Miss Susan Schelenberger in 1839, and removed to West Point, Iowa, where he practiced his profession until the year 1845, when he removed to Beetown, Wis., where he remained until 1857 ; during the cholera in Beetown, his services cannot be forgotten by those who knew him ; from Beetown he removed to Ashley, Mo., where he remained for two years, and from there he returned to West Point, where he remained for fifteen years; from there he removed to Patch Grove, Wis., where he remained for about two years ; thence he went to Dallas, Tex., where he remained about seven months, when he returned to Rock Island, 111., where he lived for some time, when he returned to Beetown, Wis., where he remained till his death. Dr. Sala was a member of the Masonic fraternity for some thirty years ; among his Masonic brethren he was looked upon as a true and upright Mason ; he was always ready and at his post in time of need ; he always met his brethren upon the level, acted with them by the plumb, and parted with them upon the square; he died Nov. 15, 1880.

CYRUS SARGENT, farmer and capitalist; P. 0. Bloomington. A native of Ludlow, Vt.; a son of John. Sargent and Mary Stone, of Vermont; came to Wisconsin in 1852, and located in Grant Co., where he has since remained. He is one of the largest land-owners and farmers in Wisconsin, owning about one hundred farms, besides large tracts of land in Iowa and California ; is also a large stock-owner in the Bloomington Farmers' Fire Insurance Co. Mr. Sargent is an exemplary, honest man, and has amassed

JACOB NCHREIXER, farmer, Sec. 34 ; P. 0. Bloomington ; owns 160 acres of land, valued at ^45 per acre. Born in Germany in 1 838 ; came to America in 1854, and settled in this county ; in 1868, he located on his present farm. Married Mary A. Miller, a native of Ohio ; they have two children - Albert and William. In 1861, Mr. S. enlisted in Co. M, 4th Mo. V. C, and was discharged in 1864.

SAMUEL SCOTT, farmer, Sec. 20 ; P. 0. Bloomington ; owns 560 acres of land, valued at ^0 per acre. Born in Butler Co., Ohio, in 1811 ; came to Wisconsin in June, 1844, and settled for a short time in Cassville : in the fall of the same year, he removed to his present farm. Married Louisa JJackson, a native of Fairfield Co., Conn., born in 1818 ; they have ten children - Ann Maria, Caroline E., Marshall J., Ella F., Mark M., Mary L., Amelia M., Alice L., Sadie B. and Walter J. Mr. and Mrs. Scott are members of the M. E. Church.

FRANK J. SCHEL/Ij, boot and shoe dealer and manufacturer, Bloomington. Born in Baden in 1827 ; came to America in 1854, and located in Rochester, N. Y., where he remained two years ; eame to Madison, Wis., in 1856, and remained a short time, and then moved to Prairie da Chien ; came to Patch Grove, Grant Co., where he remained until 1872, when he moved to Bloomington, and established the present business. Was married in Prairie du Chien in 1857, to Miss Mary C. Fagg, a native of Holland, by whom he has six children, three sons and three daughters. Learned his trade when a boy in the, aid country, and has always followed the same with the exception of the time he was in the army in the aid country, and in the late r bellion. Was in the Revolution in 1848, in the old country, and, after it was over, was court-martialed and sentenced to be shot, the death sentence was commuted to State's prison for life ; he was in State's prison four and one half years, and was reprieved by leaving the country. Enlisted in 1862, in Co. D, 33d W. V. I.; discharged in 1863 ; was with the regiment all through, up to the time ot discharge. A prominent member of I. 0. 0. F.; passed all the chairs in the Encampment. Was one of the originators of the Library Association of Bloomington. Is one of the oldest German settlers living in Bloomington ; reads a great deal, and is well informed on all subjects. Two of his daughters are suceessful teachers ; one son in business in Minnesota, and one son clerking in Madison.

ALBERT SKEIiLEUVGER, Sec. 5; P. 0. Bloomington; owns 160 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre ; born in Jefferson Co., N. Y., in 1805 ; came to Wisconsin, in 1845, and settled in Beetown. In 1878, he located on his present farm ; he has lived in various places in the county, and has spent two years in California. He was married to Persis Butterfield, a native of New York ; they have Som children - Jesse, Cordelia, Albert and Sarah Ann.

REV. (ir. D. STEVEJUS, Pastor of the Baptist Church, Bloomington. Born in Oxford Co., Me., in 1838, where he received an academic education; came West in 1864, and located in Richland Center, where he was Principal of the high school for six years. Ordained in the spring of 1871, and moved to Bloomington in 1872, where he has preached ever since ; has also had charge of the Baptist Church of Cassville for five years.

W. O. STEPHENS, dealer in wines and liquors, and proprietor of billiard hall, Bloomington ; was born at Beetown in 1855 ; son of Philander Stephens; his mother's name was Matilda Eldridge ; he has always lived in Grant Co., Wis. He was married in 1879 to Miss Libbie Henry, a native of Iowa ; by this union they have one son. Was on a farm until 1876, when he engaged in the present business ; has always been in active business life ; what he has was made by his own efforts.

BAVID TAYLOR, farmer, and agent for wind engines, farm machinery, etc.. Sec. 27 ; P. O. Bloomington. Owns 160 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre. Born in England in 1835; came to America in 1855, and settled in Ohio ; settled on his present farm in 1868. Married Rebecca Saben, a native of England. They have five children - W. C, G. E., M. M., J. F. and A. F.

A. C. TUBBS, Sec. 29 ; P. 0. Bloomington ; owns 272 acres of land, valued at $50 per acre. Born in Meigs Co., Ohio, in 1842 ; came to Wisconsin in 1855, and located in Dane Co. ; in 1868, he settled on his present farm. Married Hattie Smith, a native of New York; they have three children - Minnie, Lulu and Clara.

E. S. TUBBS, Sec. 29 ; P. 0. Bloomington; owns 180 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre- Born in Meigs Co., Ohio, in 1829; came to Wisconsin in 1873, and located on present farm. Married Sarah J. McConkey, a native of Ohio ; they have six children - Alwilda, Marilla, Augusta, Roxie, Grant and Sherman.. Mr. T. has been Justice three years.

DAXIEL TAYLOR, Sec. 26 ; P. 0. Glen Haven. Owns 160 acres of land, valued at ^25 per acre. Born in England in 1832 ; came to America in 1855, and located in Ohio ; removed to his farm in 1866. Married Susan Cox, a native of England ; they have three children - Henry John, Walter E. and Rena Ann.

C R. THOMAS, manager of the Co-operative Association, Bloomington, established in 1877. Trade has gradaally increased, and the plan has proved a success. Mr. Thomas was born in Pike Co., III., in 1838 ; came to Wisconsin, in 1843, with his parents, farmers ; followed milling previous to engaging in the mercantile business. He is a member of the I. O. 0. P., Lodge ; has passed all of the chairs ; member of the Encampment. Married in 1864, to Miss Lydia A. Huey, a native of Grant Co., by whom there are five children, one son and four daughters ; all residing in Bloomington. Always been an active business man ; made all he has by his own endeavors. Received a common-school education. In an early day his mother, Sarah G. Thomas, deceased, was the first school-teacher in the settlement; John H. Thomas, his father, is still living.

CHARLES WOODHOUSE, Sec. 4 ; P. 0. Bloomington. Owns 320 acres of land, valued at $30 per acre. Born on this farm in 1855. Married Julia Garner, a native of Beetown ; they have one child - Archie G.

R. S. WILSON, Sec. 33 ; P. 0. Bloomington. Owns 120 acres of land, valued at $45 per acre. Born in South Carolina in 1835 ; came to Wisconsin in 1860, and settled on present farm. Married Margaret Wilson, a native of Illinois ; they have three children - John, Edna and James.

PETER WOODHOUSE, retired capitalist, Bloomington ; born in England in 1824 ; a son of John Woodhouse and Ann Newton ; came to America with parents in 1830, and located in Pennsylvania ; came to Wisconsin in 1838, and located in Potosi, Grant Co., where he lived four years ; moved to Beetown in 1842, where he remained until 1849, when he moved to Bloomington, where he has since lived. Engaged in mining and farming in an early day, and of late years has been engaged in loaning money and speculating. Married in 1857 to Miss Bachael Lyons, a native of England, by whom he has four children living, one son and three daughters, all living in Bloomington. Six Woodhouse brothers came to Grant Co., four of whom are living, all prosperous business men. They are among the pioneers of the county, and passed i hrough many hardships in an early day. Peter Woodhouse is a good business mail, and by strict attention to business has built himself a large estate. He is ever ready to help in matters pertaining to the welfare of the town.

W. C WARWICK, miller, Bloomington; born in Butler Co., Ohio; came to Wisconsin in 1845 ; located in Bloomington, Grant Co*, where he has since resided ; learned the trade of miller when a boy, in Ohio ; he was the first miller in this part of county. Married in Ohio, in 1843, to Miss N. A. Longfellow, second cousin to the poet. By this union there were nine children, six sons and three daughters ; three children in Lyons Co., Iowa, the others in this county. What he has made was by his own industry in the business of milling and farming. He is one of the oldest settlers in this county. Member of the Order of P. of H.

C. W. WHEELER, retired merchant, Bloomington. A native of Massachusetts ; born in 1823; came to Wisconsin in 1858, and located in Palmyra, Wis., where he engaged in the mercantile business ; came to Bloomington in 1863, and established in mercantile business in 1866, which he continued until 1880, when he sold out; he learned trade of merchant in Massachusetts. Has been on Board of Supervisors, and held school offices ; is a member of A., F. & A. M.

SA9IUEL WOODHOIFSE, retired merchant and capitalist, Bloomington ; born in 1819 in Schuylkill Co., Penn.; a son of John Woodhouse and Ann Newton ; came with parents to Wisconsin in 1837, and settled in Potosi, Grant Co., where he remained until 1839, when he moved to Beetown. In an early day was engaged in farming and mining ; moved to Bloomington in 1862, and started the hotel which he managed until 1865 ; he also owned and run the Bloomington flouring-mill successfully for ten years, besides being engaged in the hardware business. Mr. Woodhouse has owned and built since he lived in Bloomington $35,000 worth of property. He still owns the brick block ; the lower part is used for hardware by his son and son-in-law, and the hall is occupied by ihe I. 0. 0. K., besides other valuable real estate. Mr. Woodhouse was all through the Mexican war, and enlisted in late war in 1861 as First Lieutenant, 7th W. V. I., Co. F ; mustered out in 1862. Was married in Beetown, in the fall of 1848, to Miss Mary Baker, a native of New Jersey, by whom he has five children, three sons and two daughters - Mary L., the oldest daughter, now Mrs. C. M. Morse, hardware merchant, of Bloomington; Martha, now Mrs. John Wright, Jr., of Lancaster ; the oldest son, Clinton, has succeeded his father in hardware business ; two youngest sons remain at home. Has passed all the chairs in the I. 0. 0. F., as well as Encampment. He is a self-made man, of cheerful disposition, and after passing through all the hardships of a pioneer life, richly deserves his pleasant home. Kepublican in politics.

SIMON WOODHOCSii, proprietor of the Bloomington Hotel, good sample rooms and livery ; born in StaflFordshire, England, in 1821 ; a son of John Woodhouse and Ann Newton ; came to America when a boy with parents, and located in Pennsylvania; came to Wisconsin in 1837, and located in Grant Co., and engaged in mining, farming and hotel-keeping ; established the Bloomington Hotel in 1866, which he has managed successfully ever since. Enlisted in the army August, 1861, as a Coiporal, Co. P, 7th W. V. I. He is an enterprising man, cheerful and obliging. Six brothers came together to Grant Co., four of whom are living, and all successful business men.

OTIS WEIiD, harness-maker, Bloomington ; born in Massachusetts in 1829 ; came to Grant Co. in 1862, and established the present business; learned his trade in Massachusetts previous to settling in Grant Co. He was in business in Iowa for two years ; was married, in 1855, in Iowa, to Miss Isabella Anderson ; she was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, in 1829 ; came to America in 1832, and located in New York City ; was there at the time of the great fire. Mr. and Mrs. Weld are members of the Congregational Church. Her mother is still living in Dubuque, Iowa. Is the oldest business man in Bloomington.

C J. WOODWARD, Justice of the Peace and Police Justice, Bloomington ; a native of Franklin Co., Mass. ; born in 1831 ; came West in 1867, and located in Wyalusing, Grant Co., where he worked as a mason ; learned his trade in the East; moved to Bloomington in 1871. He was married, in Massachusetts, to Miss Lucy A. Hamilton, a native of Stockbridge, Mass., by whom he has two daughters. Enlisted as First Lieutenant in the 10th Mass. V. I., in 1861, and resigned July, 1862. In 1864, he enlisted in the one hundred day call as Captain in Co. K, 60th Mass. V. I. Is about building a store and dwelling on the opposite corner from the hotel. Is a member of I. 0. 0. F.

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J. H. AliliEST, of the firm of Allen & Son, merchants, Washburn ; was born in Etna, La Fayette Co., Wis., Sept. 22, 1858. Engaged as clerk for Mr. Buchan, at Benton ; afterward for Godfry & Bros., druggists at Benton. Attended Commercial College at Dubuque ; graduated in 1876 ; came to Washburn in August, 1879, and engaged in business. In politics. Republican.

S. T. BASYE, retired ; P. 0. Washburn ; was born in Illinois, near Jacksonville, Oct. 24, 1826 ; came to Wisconsin in 1836, with his parents, who died in Grant Co.; bought 40 acres of land in 1847, and farmed three years, then sold and engaged in teaming for seven years in Platteville; then bought 160 acres of land; there he remained for twelve years, when he sold and engaged in business in Washburn, and continued until 1878. His wife, Mary E. Hull, a native of New York, born Feb. 15, 1829, came to Wisconsin in 1846, with her parents ; her father died in Wisconsin ; her mother resides with a son in Illinois at the age of 88. They were married in 1847 ; they have four children - Fannie A., now Mrs. J. A. Brown, of Richland Co., Wis.; Ella S., deceased ; Ida May, now Mrs. F. W. Cushman ; Hattie F., deceased. Owns 200 acres of land, also town property. Member of I. 0. 0. F., and Past D. D. G. M.; also a Good Templar. Has been Clerk eight years, and is now holding the office. Taught school two winters. Member of the Methodist Church (Recording Steward). In politics. Republican. Delegate to the Lay Conference, held at La Crosse in October, 1879. A man generally interested in the moral affairs of the community ; also Notary Public for six years.