Raymond Village

Raymond Village

Among the very first settlers in Raymond, were Nathaniel Rogers and his son Joel Rogers. They were living there, on the arrival of Elisha Raymond, Sen., and his son, Alvin Raymond, who made their settlements in the town, on the 22d of September, 1835. Mr. Raymond, Sen., and his son Alvin, came on the vessel " Agnes Barton ," to Chicago, and from Chicago to Racine, on a little schooner manned by a Frenchman and two Indians. Upon their first tour into Raymond, they found the branch of Root River, which extends into the town, a full, clear stream, with a gravelly bottom, pleasant banks and unbroken current. Mr. Alvin Raymond in the following October, went to the Rapids and labored a year for Wm. See. Mr. Elisha Raymond bought a claim already made, covering a quarter section, for $25. He immediately rolled up some logs in cabin shape, put on some shakes for a roof, and lived there through the winter of 1835-36.

Nelson Bentley also arrived and settled in Raymond, in June, 1836. He drove a double team and wagon all the way from Manlius, N. Y. He and Seneca Raymond left Manlius on the same day, and both arrived at Racine on the same day, one coming by water from Oswego, and the other by his own conveyance, each making the journey in precisely six weeks.

In the summer of 1836, Mr. Raymond, Sr., built a capaccious two story log house on his claim. A stone chimney was built in the house from the ground floor, and it gives one a happy feeling to know of such comfort in a wilderness, as wras afforded in that house by the great old fashioned fire place with which it was provided.

Timothy Sands, Orson Bump, Reu]ben Rogers, John Rogers, Joseph Drake and John Brewer settled in Raymond in 1836 ; Caleb J. True, Niles Bentley, Wm. 0. Mills John Jones and Zachariah Sands in '37; Walter Shum way and Leonard Upham, in 1838, and Thomas E. Parmafee and Daniel Me. Pherson in 1839.

On the 12th of May, 1838, Mr. Loring Weber came into Raymond. He and his family remained at the house of Mr. Raymond six weeks after their arrival. When I saw Mr. Weber he coujd recall none of the settlers yet remaining in Raymond who were there when he came, except Mr. Nelson Bentley and Mr. Timothy Sands.

Mr. Weber made his claim in May, 1838, and continued to occupy it as his homestead, until he recently left the county. He built the first frame house in the town with oak lumber which he procured at the Rapids.

Among the other early settlers, were Philetus Crandall, who settled in 1840; and Christian, Frederick and William Schwartz, who settled in 1837.

Reynolds Scofield, George Scofield, Charles Scofield and Dr. John E. Scofield also settled in Raymond in 1837. Dr. John E. Scofield was the first physician who located in the town.

Like the early settlers in other parts of the county, those of Raymond were subjected to dangers and inconveniences. They had to grind corn in their pepper mills, for their bread, and suckers, rice and codfish were staple commodities. Some, however, brought supplies with them to meet emergences. Seneca Raymond brought twenty bushels of potatoes with him, planted them on the 4th of July, 1836, and had a good crop of one hundred and fifty bushels. At one time, also, Mr. Weber and Elisha Raymond, Sr., went south and bronght into the settlement thirty head of cattle and fifteen hogs. Later in 1841, Mr. Raymond raised three thousand bushels of grain on one hundred acres of land.

The Indians were troublesome. The Raymond settlement was not far distant from Jambeau's trading post, and the Indians with their thieving propensities and meddlesome dispositions, annoyed the settlers.

On one occasion, Mr. Alvin Raymond fell asleep in the field where he had been cutting grass. He had his rifle by his side and was suddenly awakened. Thirteen ponies with two or three Indians astride of each pony, was the sight which met his eyes as he awoke. He grasped his rifle, and upon their inquiring if he had a squaw and a wigwam, they all went directly to Mr. Elisha Raymond's house. Charles Raymond, son of Alvin Raymond at the age of three years could speak the Indian language.

The town of Raymond was first called " Black Hawk." by act of the legislature in 1846, but at the same session an act was subsequently passed, reorganizing the town, and giving it the name of Raymond, for the pioneer who had so sturdily established and maintained his settlement in the town.

Joseph Call was the first settler in Torkville. He located at what is now known as Ives Grove, in the summer of 1835. He built a log house which he afterwards kept as a tavern.

In the fall of 1835, Nelson A Walker bought a quarter section claim, from Call, at the Grove, immediately went upon it and worked it from March, 1836 until the fall of that year, when his family joined him. Mr. Walker says that when he bought his claim, the only white woman in Yorkville was Mrs. Betsey Call, and there was no house between the Grove and Rochester. He found at the Grove, in addition to Call, Samuel Kerr, Daniel Whitmore and Samuel Daniels, who each had a claim, but lived together.

Mr. Walker lived on his claim until 1838, wheh he removed to Mt. Pleasant, where he has since resided. It is worthy of mention that when Mr. W. came into the conntry, he walked from Toledo, Ohio, to Wisconsin.

George Nichols and Charles Nobles were among the earliest settlers in the town, coming in, in 1836. Early in 1837 or late in 1836, Marshall M. Strong and Stephen N. Ives purchased Joseph Call's claim, upon which his tavern was situated, and in May, 1837, sold it to Roland Ives, who then located upon it, his family arriving in May 1838. The grove has ever since been known as "Ives Grove." John Nobles settled at the same place in the spring of 1837.

In 1837, L. S. Blake made a claim of 160 acres in another part of Yorkville, and sold it to Cornelius Brezee, who settled on it with his family in June 1837, and there lived until his death.

Charles C. Wait and Alexander Gray, accompanied by Geo. Nichols came to Yorkville, in 1837. Mr. Wait and Mr. Nichols had made their claims in November, 1836, and located with their families in March, 1837. Mr. Wait, in 1835, came from Vermont, to Troy, N. Y., via the Champlain and Troy canal, thence to Buffalo by canal, from Buffalo to Detroit on the steamer North America , from Detroit to Niles, Michigan, traveling upon foot, from Niles to St. Joseph, and thence across the lake on a vessel to Chicago ; thus, in his own experience, realizing the difficulties and vicissitudes of a journey to the remote west in that early time.

Mr. Wait is yet the owner of one hundred and twenty acres of land in Yorkville, for which he received a patent from the government, and which he has never removed from, conveyed or incumbered.

Reaben Wait, father of Charles C. Wait, settled in Yorkville on the 8th of April, 1838. The first school in the town was taught in Reuben Wait's house, in the winter of 1839 and 40, by Levantia Barnum. There were eight scholars in attendance, and the teacher was employed by Mr. Wait at his personal expense.

Among the other early settlers should also be named Edward Buchan, Robert Bell and Col. F. F. Lincoln who came in 1837. He made his claim in June, '36, then went away, and returned in September, '37. Mr. Lincoln is remembered to have traveled through the settlements in the early days threshwith a flail.

In 1838, Arba B. Terrell located at Ives Grove. He was a carpenter by trade, and a great mimic, when amusement among the settlers was desired. He built Elisha Raymond's first barn in Raymond.

In September, 1838, Owen Campbell bought the claim of Nelson A. Walker, paid $1,000 for it, and purchased the land at the land sales. He came out first with Roland Ives, in 1837, and in the subsequent year settled on his claim as the future home of himself, his wife and ten children, who were thus early in years introduced to the hardy experience of pioneer life. Forty aeres of his claim was improved land.

The settlers in this locality were particularly exposed to prairie fires. The grove standing like an island in the prairie, all around it the fires were accustomed to sweep, by night and by day, exposing property and sometimes life to danger.

Dr. Homer Campbell, a son of Owen Campbell, tells me, that although exposed to some privations and dangers, the settlers were contented and happy. For meat they depended chiefly upon game, in the summer season, which was every: where abundant. They ate their meals from pewter plates, und submitted cheerfully to the inconveniences of their situation.

Religious services on Sunday, were held at the houses of the settlers, when a passing missionary came, or opportunity was otherwise afforded.

Mr. Campbell was a justice of the peace, in his town, seven years, and was familiarly known as Esquire Campbell far beyond his neighborhood.

Ebenezer Heald settled at Ives Grove, in June, 1837. He occupied the claim of Samuel Daniels, until May, 1838, when he made a claim in Dover, where he built a log house, which was burned This misfortune pushed him further west, and he made a claim and permanently settled in Burlington, where, in 1840, his daughter, now the wife of Mr. John Wilson, of Racine, taught school.

Capt. John T. Trowbridge settled in Dover, in '36, made his claim, which was long a landmark in the county, and was the first settler. His wife, Mrs Mary Trowbridge, who lived to a ripe old age, and died but a few years since, and his two sons, Stewart and Henry, came with him. He had been a sea captain for twenty-five years, had gone on whaling voyages and been a prisoner at Calcutta and Dartmoor, and after buffeting the storms of ocean from early manhood, he sought a quiet refuge in the wilderness of the west. His two-story log house was a point in the travelers journey, and I scarcely remember the time in boyhood, when "Capt. Trowbridge's place" was not a familiar expression.

He was the first postmaster in the town. He gave to his town the name of Brighton, from the place whence he had come, but in the re-organization of towns, it received the name of Dover.

He was a justice of the peace, and distinguished himself in his office as employing it to promote peace rather than litigation. I believe that he also represented his district in the territorial legislature. The second settler iu Dover was Mr. Samuel Ormiston, who came in August, 1836. The first child born in the town was Mr. Ormiston's daughter, Elizabeth, who was born on the 12th of November, 1838.

An incident in the experience of Mr. Sellers is worthy of notice. He started one morning to go to Pike Grove, and on his journey called at the house of George Nichols,, in York- ville. He tarried a few moments, and bidding his friend <kgood morning," set out on his travels. He journeyed to the end of the day, and at evening found himself again at the house of Mr. Nichols ; nor could he be made to believe that he had not arrived at Pike Grove, until he was introduced to the hospitalities of Mr. Nichols' cabin, and was told that on a prairie without roads, guiding posts, or human habitations, a bewildered traveler sometimes made a circuitous journey, arriving at the precise place from which he departed !

Among the other early settlers were Geo. and Rob't McKey, -James Ballock, James Graham, William Cruikshank, Aaron Putnam and Joseph Scott, all of whom made their settlements in 1839. Samuel Stenhouse located in the town in 1840.

In the fall of 1838, John Duffus, Archibald Brown and Peter Manny made adjoining claims. In the same year, Robert Beatty ond Thomas Green also made claims in Dover.

Mr. Duffus built a shanty on his claim, 10x12. In March, 1839 his daughter, now the wife of Nicholas D. Fratt, and his son, joined him. Mr. Duffus, his son, and Mr. Brown and Mr. Manny lived together in Mr. Duffus' cabin, and Mrs. Fratt kept house for them. She describes the shanty in which they lived as without a floor, and with a roof of boards that was slight protection against the storms. It was like the house that was builded upon the sand ; for one day when she was making bread and had placed it in the kettle over the fire, in the corner, for baking, a thunder storm came up, and at the first flash of lightning, followed by a clap of thunder and a gust of wind, the roof of her father's cabin was swept away^ "and the rain descended and the floods came," and there was no bread to be eaten in the house that day !

Source changes here: from The History of Racine and Kenosha Counties, Wisconsin .., by Western Historical Co, published 1879; 3,401 words in this source stream.

Raymond Village

K, ADIiANDjPostmaster and merchant, Sec. 30; North Cape; was born in Norway , in 1829; came to Wisconsin and settled in Raymond, at North Cape, in 1840 ; engaged in agricultural pursuits until 1860, then entered the mercantile business in connection with farming. Since his residence here he has held the office of Justice of the Peace for sixteen years ; Chairman of the Town Board of Supervisors two years ; been Postmaster at North Cape since 1858 ; was elected to the Legislature in November, 1878, by an assembly. In January, 1857, he married Miss Phoebe Drought; she was born in Canada. They have eight children. Mr. Adland owns 195 acres of land in Section 30.

JOHN AHBROSON, farmer, Sec. 7 ; P. 0. North Cape ; was born in Norway, in 1815 ; came to Wisconsin in 1846. Married in 1860 ; his wife was born in Norway ; they have four children Mr. and Mrs. Ambroson are members of the Lutheran Church. While a resident of the town of Norway Mr. Ambroson served one term as Town Treasurer. He owns 120 acres of land in Section 7.

JOHN ARHEiK, farmer. Sec. 17 ; P. 0. North Cape ; was bom in England, in 1828 ; came to Wisconsin in 1842, and located in Raymond. Married, in 1864, Miss S. J. Brauud; she was bom in England ; they had two children. He owns forty acres of land in Section 17.

MATTHEW ARUER, farmer, Sec. 17 ; P. 0. North Cape ; bom in England, in 1825 ; came to Wisconsin in 1849. Married, in 1859, Miss Elizabeth Blain; she was born in Ireland, died in 1873; they had six children, lost two. Mr. Armer has served as Side Supervisor and Town Treasurer for one term. He owns forty acres of land in Section 17.

JOHN BAIIMANN, farmer, Sec. 6 ; P. 0. Union Church ; was born in Mecklenberg, Germany, in 1837 ; came to Wisconsin in 1857. Married in 1875 ; his wife was bom in Germany ; they have two children. Mr. and Mrs. Baumann are members of the Lutheran Church. He owns twenty acres of land in Section 6.

SAMPSON BEEBE, farmer, Sec. 24 ; P. 0. Thompsonville ; was born in New York, in 1822; came to Wisconsin in 1845. Married, in 1855, to Miss Marian Rastall, a native of England. Mrs. B. is a member of the Baptist Church ; they have six children - Emeline, Frank, Alma, Jessie, Jennie and Greta. Mr. Beebe owns 57 acres of land in Section 24, all in a good state of cultivation.

Win. BJLAKEJLY, former, Sec. 18; P. 0. Raymond; was born in New York, in 1848 ; came to Wisconsin, in 1875. Married in 1871 ; his wife was born in New York ; they have four children. Mr. and Mrs. Blakely are members of the Episcopal Church. Owns eii^hty acres of land in Section 13.

NIELS CHRISTENSEN, farmer, Sec. 22; P. O. North Cape; born in Denmark, in 1844 ; came to Wisconsin in 1866. He married in 1873, and his wife died in 1874 ; married agnin in 1875 ; his wife was born in Denmark ; they have four children. Mr. Christensen owns thirty acres of land in Section 22.

JL« CHRISTIANSEN, Postmaster and dealer in dry goods, groceries etc., Raymond ; was bom in Denmark, in 1845 ; came to Wisconsin in 1869; was appointed Postmaster in 1877. Married, in 1870, Miss Christina Frederickson ; she was born in Denmark ; they have five children living, lost one infant. Mr. and Mrs. Christiansen are members of the Danish Baptist Church.

3IARTIN CON LAN, farmer. Sec. 3 ; P. 0. Raymond ; was bom in Ireland, in 1807 ; came to America in 1834, and located near Utica, N. Y ; removed to Wisconsin, in 1837, and located in Milwaukee County ; from there he went to Illinois, remained for a time, and returned to Greenfield. Milwaukee County ; resided there for fourteen years, and then removed to Racine County, where he has resided ever since. In 1837, he married Miss Mary Crane, a native of Ireland; they have seven children. Members of the Catholic Church. Owns 174 acres of land in Sections 3 and 4. Mr. Conlan was Chairman of the Board of Supervisors in Milwaukee County, and held various other offices while there. In Raymond he hafi been Town Assessor for the last twelve years.

IHRS. CHAS. F. CORDES (widow), dealer in dry goods and general merchandise. Sec. 13 ; was born in Germany ; came to Wisconsin in 1843. Married Charles F. Cordes in 1863 ; he was born in Detroit, Mich., in 1840 ; died Aug. 18, 1878 ; he came to Racine Co. in 1877, and was engaged in mercantile business until his de^th ; they had five children, of whom two are dead.

NEWHAN FUiLilHORE, farmer, Sec. 22 ; P. 0. Raymond ; was born in Vermont in 1814 ; came to Racine Co. in 1844. Married, in 1838, Miss Minerva Beebe; she died in 1864; Nov. 15, 1864, he married Miss Mary E. Kitchingman ; she was born in I'^tica, N. Y., and a daughter of Dr. James and Mrs. B. E. Kitchingman. Mr. Fillmore owns fifty acres of land, all in good state of cultivation.

RICHARD FliETCHER, farmer, Sec. 18; P.O. North Cape; was born in England in 1815; came to Wisconsin in 1841, and located in Raymond. Married, in 1849, Miss Martha Dawson; she was born in England ; they have three children. Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher are members of the Congregational Church. He owns 120 acres of land in Sec. 18.

JAlHE^i R. GIRRS, merchant and fanner, Sec. 21 ; P. 0. Raymond ; was born in New York State, Onondaga Co., in 1816; resided there until 18.36, then removed to Berkshire Co., Mass., and engaged in the marble business; thence removed to Kendall Co., 111., and engivged in farming and mercantile business ; he came to Wisconsin in 1860, and located in Raymond. Married Miss Jane C. Lee in 1841 ; she was bora in Berkshire Co., Mass. They are members of the Congregat'onal Church. Since his residence in Raymond, Mr. G. has served on the Board of Supervisors, and was Postmaster for four year^. He owns seventy eight acres of land in Sec. 21.

JOHN GRAHAM, farmer. Sec. 7 ; P. 0. North Cape; was born in England in 181 J); came to Wisconsin in 1844. Married in 1866 ; his wife was born in Germany ; they have two children. Mr. G. owns eighty acres of land in Sees. 7 and 8.

CLAUS HANSEN, farmer, Sec. 27 ; P. 0. Raymond ; was born in Denmark, in 1838 ; came to Wisconsin in 1860, and located in Raymond. Married Miss Sarah Hansen in 1865 ; she was born in Denmark. They are members of the Danish Baptist Church. He owns sixty acres of land in Sec. 27.

SAJIUEIi J. HAYNES, farmer. Sec. 17; P. 0. Raymond; was born in Massachusetts, in 1836; came to Wisconsin in 1859, and located in Raymond. In 1861 he enlisted in the 9th Wis. Battery; mustered out in 1865 ; since then engaged in agricultural pursuits ; owns eighty acres of land in Sec. 17. THOU AS HESELDEN, farmer, Sec. 32 ; P. 0. Yorkville ; was born in England, in 1810 ; came to America in 1837; came to Wisconsin in 1842. Was married in 1837; his wife was born in England ; they have one child - Mary, now Mrs. M. Hays. Mr. and Mrs. H. are members of the Episcopal Church. He owns eighty acres in Sec. 32.

C. P. HORTON9 farmer. Sees. 4 and 9 ; P. 0. Raymond ; was born in Westchester Co., N. Y., in 1819 ; came to Wisconsin in 1846 ; settled in Raymond, and has resided there ever since. Married, in

1844, Miss Jane M. Scott, a native of New York ; they have seven children - Mary, now Mrs. Clague; Abiah, now Mrs. Sheard ; Charles, Frank, Elmer, Carrie and Estella. Mr. Horton has held various offices since his residence here ; was Superintendent of Public Schools before the county system commenced, and has also served as Supervisor and Town Clerk. Owns 140 acres of land in Sees. 4 and 9, all in first-class state of cultivation.

EDWIN F. HOTCHKIS, P. 0. Raymond ; was born in Racine Co., in 1855 ; son of John Hotchkis, deceased ; has resided in the county all his life, and lived in Raymond for the past seventeen years ; is a member of the Congregational Church.

JAMES HUNTER, farmer. Sec. 22 ; P. 0. Raymond ; bom in Scotland, in 1826 ; came to Wisconsin in 1850, and located in Raymond. Married Margaret Stubbs, in 1856. She was bom in Scotland; died Dec. 5, 1858. In 1861, he married Mrs. Amanda Hotchkiss. They have five children. Mr. and Mrs. H. are members of the Congregational Church. In 1862, Mr. H. enlisted in the Ist Wis. Heavy Artillery, Co. K. ; mustered out in 1864. When he came to Wisconsin, he worked out as a farm hand, since which time he has accumulated a competency, being the owner of 100 acres in Sec. 22.

1% ILiLIASI HUNTER, farmer, Sec. 22 ; P. 0. Raymond ; was born in Dumfrieshire, Scotland, in 1829 ; came to Wisconsin in 1853 ; married, in 1850, Miss Ann D. Boyd. They have six children living; lost two. Mr. and Mrs. Hunter are members of the Congregational Church. Mr. Hunter came to Wisconsin a poor man, but, by economy and industry, has a fine home, and one of the best-cultivated farms in the county, of eighty acres, in Sec. 22. Since his residence in Raymond, he has held the offices of Town Treasurer and Constable.

JESSE I]V<;}EBSOLiLi, farmer. Sec. 27; P. 0. Raymond; was bom in Canada, in 1809: came to Wisconsin, May 21, 1845, and located on his present homestead. He married, in 1835, Mis^ Sarah B. Kelly. She died Oct. 16, 1850. They had six children; lost two. Two of his sons were volunteers in the late war. John W. enlisted in the Wis. Heavy Artillery ; James in the 22d W^is. V. I., Co. K., and was killed in ^^ Hood's Raid," near Atlanta, in 1864. In 1852, Mr. Ingersoll married Miss Thomasin Sleeman. She is a native of England. Mr. Ingersoll has served as Justice of the Peace for two years, in Raymond. He owns 180 acres of land in Sec. 27, all under good cultivation.

J. JOHN^iON, farmer. Sec. 20; P. 0. North Cape; was bom in Denmark, in 1854; came to Wisconsin in 1869, with his parents, and located in Torkville; lived there seven years; then removed to Raymond.

JOHN J. KIME, farmer, Sec. 32 ; P. 0. Yorkville ; was born in New Jersey, in 1843 ; came to Wisconsin, with parents, in 1844 ; married, in 1869, Miss Isabel Hay. They have three children - Edgar G., John and Ida I. Owns fifty acres of land in Raymond, and twenty in Yorkville. In 1864. he enlisted in the 2d Wis. Cavalry, Co. G. ; was mustered out in June, 1865. Has also served two terms as Deputy SheriiF, in Raymond.

WM« KIME, farmer, Sec. 32 ; P. 0. Yorkville ; was -born in New Jersey, in 1841 ; came to Wisconsin in 1844, with parents; married, in 1865, Miss Elizabeth Hay. They have four children - Emma, William, Albert and George. He owns fifty acres ; part in Raymond, and part in Yorkville.

A. A. KITCHINGMAN, M. D., Sec. 22 ; P. 0. Raymond ; was bom in Racine, io 1846. In 1866, he commenced studying medicine; entered the Rush Medical College in 1869, and graduated the following year. In May, 1871, he married Miss Emma Scott. She was bom in Wisconsin. They have one son - Ray S.

RASnrS JLARSEN, farmer, Sec. 27 ; P. 0. Raymond ; was born in Denmark, m 1837 ; came to Wisconsin in 1867, and located in Raymond ; married in 1870. His wife was born in Denmark. They have four children, and are members of the Danish Baptist Church. He owns twenty-two and onehalf acres of land in Sec. 27.

JOSEPH LAW, farmer, Sec. 6; P. 0. Union Church; was born in England, in 1823; came to New York in 1845 ; stopped in New York for a year; came to Wisconsin in 1846 ; resided in Waukesha Co. until 1851 ; removed to Raymond, and has resided here ever since. Has been Roadmaster for a number of years ; is a member of the Baptist Church ; owns 100 acres of land, and values it at S5<' per acre.

WILIilAn liENDEJIABTW, farmer, Sec. 8; P. 0. Raymond; was born in Germany in 1827 ; came to Wisconsin in 1871 ; married in 1850. His wife was born in Germany; they have five children living and lost one. Mr. and Mrs. L. are members of the Lutheran Church. Mr. L. owns forty acres of land in Sec. 8.

ALIiEXANDER HcPHERSON, farmer. Sec. 27 ; P. 0. Raymond; was born in Scotland in 1805 ; emigrated to Wisconsin in 1844, and located in Raymond. He married, in 1832, Miss

Helen Steven; she was born in Scotland; died March 26, 1878; they had nine children, lost one. Mr. McPherson is a member of the Congregational Church ; since his residence in Raymond he has served as Town Treasurer for one year and Justice of Peace for sixteen years. He owas forty acres in Sec. 27.

OKOKOG HIIiJLER, farmer. Sec. 25 ; P. O. Thompsonville ; was born in England ; came to Wisconsin in 1842 ; was engaged at wagon-making until twelve years ago, then went to farming. Was married in 1845 ; his wife is a native of England ; they have six children living, and have lost three. Owns 120 acres of land.

P« D* OliWEliJL, farmer, Sec. 3 ; P. 0. Raymond ; was born in Ireland in 1837, and came to New York in 1839 and to Wisconsin in 1850 ; he first located in Oconomowoc, Waukesha Co., and removed to Racine Co. in 1869. Married July 23, 18G5, Miss Sarah Doolan; she was born in New York; they have six children - James, Lawrence, Elizabeth, Mary, William, and Leo. Mr. and Mrs. 01 well are members of the Catholic Church. In Waukesha Co. Mr. O. was one of the Board of Supervisors, and has served in same capacity since his removal here. Owns 161 acres of land in Sec. 3, and is an extensive breeder of stock.

WlliS PAUJLSON, farmer, Sec. 7; P. O. North Cape; was born in Norway in 1827 ; came to Wisconsin in 1876. Married in 1850 ; wife was bom in Norway ; they have six children living and lost one. Mr. and Mrs. P. are members of the Lutheran Church.

RET. Li. PEDERSEN ; P. 0. North Cape; was born in Denmark in 1812 ; came to Wisconsin in 1865. Married in 1870; his wife was born in Denmark: she died in 1878; they had four children. Mr. Pedersen is minister of the Dane Baptist Church in Raymond.

WIlililAn RAN Elf , farmer. Sec. 8 ; P. 0. Raymond ; was bom on the Isle of McQee in 1817 ; came to Racine Co. in 1847, and located in Raymond, and helped to organize the institutions of the town. Married in 1845 ; his wife was born in Ireland ; they have nine children living, and lost one. Mr. and Mrs. Raney are members of the First Congregational Church. Mr. R. has held various offices in the town. Owns eighty acres of land, part in Sec. 8 and part in Sec. 17.

EDWARD RICHARDS, farmer, Sees. 3 and 4 ; P. 0. Raymond; was born in England in 1808 ; came to Wisconsin in 1 844, and settled in Racine Co., and has been residing hero ever since. In 1839 he married Miss Amy Fox well ; she was born in England ; they have five children living, lost four. Mrs. R. is a member of the Methodist Church. Mr. R. has held various offices since his residence here ; was Town Treasurer of Yorkville for one year, on the Side Board of Commissioners, is Secretary of the Town Insurance of Raymond, and School Treasurer. Owns 190 acres of land in Sees. 3 and 4.

JAUES ROBERTS, farmer. Sec. 29; P. 0. North Cape; was born in England in 1816; came to Wisconsin in 1842, and located in Racine Co. In 1846 he married Miss E. Coad ; she was born in England, and died in 1855 ; they had six children. Mr. Roberts was Doorkeeper in the Senate at Madison, Wis., in 1869, and has also served as School Clerk in his district for a number of years; when he came to Wisconsin he was a poor man, but by economy and industr}' he has gained a fine farm of 200 acres in Sec. 29 ; he is a strong advocate of temperance, and has belonged to the society for forty yeass.

URS. JOSEPH ROBERTS, Sec. 20 ; P. 0. Raymond ; was born in England. Married Joseph Roberts in 1833 in Connecticut; he was born in England in 1811 ; came to Wisconsin in 1854; died in 1876; they had four children - William H., Cornelius, Mary A., and John. She owns eighty acres of land in Sec. 20.

LORIN<jr fVEBBER, farmer, Sec. 23 ; P. 0. Raymond ; was bom in Massachusetts in 1792 ; emigrated to Wisconsin in 1838, located in Raymond, and has resided here ever since. Married in 1813 Miss Sarah Upham; they have five children living, lost five. Mr. and Mrs. Webber are members of the Baptist Church. Mr. Webber has held the offices of Supervisor and Town Treasurer since hie residence in Raymond.

GEORGE WEST, veterinary surgeon. Sec. 22 ; P. 0. Raymond ; born in Canada in 1834 ; came to Wisconsin in 1848, and located in Raymond Township, and has resided here since. Married M. A. M. Davis in 1858; she was born in New York ; they have two children living and have lost four. Mr. W. was one of the Building Committee when the court house was being erected ; also. Superintendent of the Poor in middle district for two years, and had full charge of the County Poor House ; has followed veterinary surgery for eighteen years. He owns 121 acres of land in Section 22, all in good state of cultivation.

STEVEN WEST, farmer, Sec. 15; P. 0. Raymond; was born in Canada in 1845 ; came to Wisconsin in 1848. Married in October, 1868, Sarah M. Bacon ; she was born in Wisconsin ; they have two children - Ruth R. and Arthur S. Mrs. West is ^ member of the Free Baptist Church. Mr. West owns 110 acres of land in Sec. 15, and is a breeder of fine draft-horses.

THOU AS WEST, JR., farmer. Sec. 10; P. 0. Raymond; was bom in Canada in 1826; came to Wisconsin in 1848, and located in Raymond, where he has resided ever since. Married, Jane 16, 1850, Miss Charlotte Ferris; she was born in Canada; they have six children living; lost two sons. Members of Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. West has held various offices since his residence here; has been Assessor of the town, on the Board of Supervisors, Town Treasurer, and is at present Justice of the Peace. Owns 143 acres of land, located in Sees. 9, 10, and 2.

ALEXANDER WILiSON, farmer. Sec. 28; P. 0. Raymond; was bom in Ireland in 1 837 ; son of Thomas Wilson, who was among the earlier settlers of the county ; came to Wisconsin in 1839 ; in 1864 enlisted in Co. G, 43d Wis.; was mustered out in June, 1865. Is engaged in agricultural pursuits on his father*s farm.

EDUUND ZENTGRAF, farmer, Sec. 1 ; P. 0. Oakwood ; was bom in Germany in 1825; came to Wisconsin Jan. 5, 1870. Was married in 1849: wife was bora in Germany: they have two children. Owns twenty acres of land in Sec. 1.