Spring Grove Town (part 2 of 2)

Lewis Roub, veterinary surgeon, is a native of Centre Co., Penn. His father, Samuel Roub, one of the early settlers of that county, is now deceased and buried in Oak Hall Cemetery. In 1847, Lewis went with his parents to Stephenson Co., 111., and lived one year in Rock Grove town. ship, then came to Green county, which has since been his home. He owns about seventy. two acres of land on section 6, of the town of Jefferson, and makes veterinary surgery a particular business, in which he is very successful, and has a large amount of practice in this and adjoining counties. He was married Aug. 26, 1866, to Sarah E. Bowell, daughter of T. A. and Catharine Bowell, of Green county. They have one daughter, born Aug. 7, 1867. Mrs. Roub is a member of the Baptist Church.

William Bradley is a native of Columbia Co., Penn., now called Montour county, and was born July 4, 1816. He is a son of Joseph and Mary (Marshall) Bradley, both of whom are dead, and buried at Rock Grove. He was reared to agricultural pursuits, and upon his removal from his native country in 1849, he settled near the Stephenson county line, and there remained until 1869, then removed to section 96, where he owns eighty acres, and a timber lot in Stephenson county. The subject of tliis sketch was married Nov. 10, 1842, to Rachel Lemon, a daughter of William and Elizabeth (Parker) Lemon, both of whom are now dead. They are the parents of seven children now living - Seth M., Joseph, Mary E., Emma J., Uranna, Alice M. and Marshall. Mr. Bradley believes in the old time democratic principles, which constitute the foundation of his political faith. He is now the school director of Pleasant Grove district.

Isaac Newman is a native of Pennsylvania, born in Fayette county, Oct. 20, 1801. When quite young his parents died. He was reared by Ephraim Walters. In 1849 he came to Green county, and settled near Juda, in the town of Jefferson, where he has since resided. He was married Jan. 1, 1826, to Adeline Sparks, a native of Pennsylvania. This union has been blessed with eighteen children. They reared eleven - Hulda, Naomi L.j Mary J., Hannah, Pomelia, Elizabeth, Adeline, Martha M., llattie, Lena Emma and V. B. S. Naomi is buried in Preston Co., Minn., and Hannah, Pomelia, Adeline and Hattie are dead. Mrs. Newman died in 1869, and is buried in Juda. She was a member of tlie Baptist Church, of which Mr. Newman is also a member. He owns a nice farm in the town of Decatur, and twenty-nine acres where he lives.

Joseph Emrick came to Green county in 1858, And settled on section 28, where he resided until his death. He was born in Centre Co., Penn., April 27, 1821, and died in Green county, Feb. 11, 1876. He removed from Centre Co., Penn., to Stephenson Co., III., in 1848, and lived there ten years, and came from there to this county. He was married April 28, 1846, to Elizabeth Cleoanstine, a native of Centre Co., Penn., daughter of Christian and Mary (Williams) Cleoanstine, who are dead, and buried in Centre county. Mr. and Mrs. Emrick have five living children - Mary I., now the wife of J. C. Bridge, of this county; Ira C, married and living at Twin Grove; Sarah C, at home; Angle, married to H. M. Bangs, and living in Twin Grove at present; and Alonzo, born June 23, 1858, in Kock Grove. He is at present engaged in mercantile trade at Twin Grove. Joseph and Elizabeth Emrick are members of the Lutheran Church, Two children have died, and are buried with their father in Rock Grove Cemetery. Mrs. Emrick resides in Twin Grove.

John Carter was a native of England, born Dec. 24, 1833. He was a son of William and Mary Carter, both of whom are dead, and buried in England. When John was seventeen years old he came to America, and immediately to Green county. He had always been on a farm, and wishing to follow that avocation, settled on section 16, town of Jefferson, where, at the time of his death, he owned 378 acres. His wife was formerly Dorothe Hickman, and her parents are living in Butler Co., Iowa, Mr. and Mrs. Carter have had eleven children - John C, William M., George H., Frank E. O., Fred M,, Frances M., Dora M., Anna E., Ella M., Newton L. and Joseph A, The latter was born Dec, 1, 1862, and died Oct. 11, 1865, Mr, Carter died June 25, 1881, and was buried in Juda Cemetery, Mrs. Carter, assisted by her eldest sou, John C, carries on the farm,

William S. Newman, son of William Newman, was born Oct, 12, 1838, in Fayette Co,, Penn. In 1849 his parents removed to Lancaster, Grant county, and, in 1857, came to Green county, locating in the town of Spring Grove. He was married Dec. 27, 1860, to Esther A. Gifford, daughter of Robert Gifford, of the town of Spring Grove. The result of this union was seven children - Irving G., Susie L., W. Fay, Chester A., Lois E., Samuel A. and Ross B. For one year after their marriage they lived at home, then built a small house on his father's farm, and lived there one season. In the fall of 1865 he purchased a small farm of his brother in Spring Grove. He sold this farm, and in 1878 bought 180 acres of Mrs. Dunwiddie. He has since added another forty acres, making him a nice farm. He is engaged in stock raising and dairying. In 1862 he enlisted in company K, 22d regiment, Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry. He was in the battles of New Hope Church, Lost Mountain, Gulp's Farm, Kenesaw Mountain and Peach Tree Creek. He was with Sherman on his famous march to the sea. While on a forced march from Raleigh to Richmond he was affected by the intense heat, from which he has never fully recovered. He was mustered into the service at Racine, Wis., as private, and mustered out as sergeant.

William Stevenson is a native of Beaver Co., Penn., born Nov. 7, 1825. He is a son of James and Hannah (McKibben) Stevenson, both of wliom are now dead and buried at the old M. E. Cemetery. William, when fourteen years old, went to Ohio, and Sept. 13, 1849, was married to Mary Bennage. She died Dec, 16, 1855, and was buiied at the old M. E, Cemetery, By this union there were two children - Mary E., who was ma:ried to George W, Starr, and died and was buried in the old M. E. Cemetery; Matilda A., born July 24, 1852, married A. P. Kizer. She died and was buried in the old M. E. Cemetery. Mr. Stevenson was married again March 18, 1862, to Mrs. J. Bennage, who was formerly Phebe Weber. At tliat time she had by a former husband two children - David S. and George W. By her marriage with Mr. Stevenson there were two children - Leander, born April 10, 1863; and Martha J., now at home, was born July J 2, 1865. Mr. and Mrs. Stevenson are members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church. His place is located

James Stevenson, the father of William Stevenson, was a native of Pennsylvania, born in Beaver county in 1792. He came to this county ill the spring of 1852, and settled on section 24, of the town of Jefferson. He was elected to the oflSce of justice of the peace, and was assessor some years. He was a true Christian gentleman, and highly respected by all who knew him.

William J. Chryst, son of John B. and Jane (Douglas) Chryst, was born July 22, 1853, in Jefferson, Green Co., Wis., about one-fourth of a mile from his present residence. He lias always been a resident of his native town. In 1881 he purchased his present farm, and removed to it in 1883. He was n;arried Sept. 27, 1883, to Mary E. Todd, a native of Carroll Co., In<l., daughter of Oscar B. Todd, who still lives in that State. Mr. Chryst spent one season in visiting Washington Territory. He owns 157 acres of fine farming land, and is an enterprising and worthy citizen.

J. J. Armstrong came from Woodford Co., 111., and settled on section 28, in the town of Jefferson, in 1856, where he owned 120 acres, and remained some time. He now owns IGO acres adjoining his former place, upon which he lived until 1877. He then moved to Monroe, where he lived six years, engaging one year of that time in the cooper business. In 1883 he removed to Twin Grove, where he owns a nice house and is pleasantly situated. He was born in Monroe Co., Ind., Nov. 14, 1825. He is a son of John and Elizabeth (Garrett) Armstrong. When he was five years old his parents removed to Park county, and three years later to Woodford county, where they died. J. J. Armstrong was married in Woodford county, Feb. 13, 1851, to Elizabeth M. Berry, a native of Tazewell Co., 111. Five children have been born to them - John H , Mary E., Sarah E., Laura E. and Martha J. John H. was educated at Madison and at Chicago Commercial College. He formerly engaged in teaching school. Laura E. is also a teacher. The family are members of the Christian Church. Mr. Armstrong is an adherent of the republican party.

J. H. Armstrong is a native of Woodford Co., 111. He was born Dec. 11, 1851, and is a son of J. J. and Elizabeth ( Perry) Armstrong, both living in Twin Grove, town of Jefferson. When the subject of this sketch was four years of age he removed to this county, where he was reared on a farm. He lived there until 1880, when he engaged in the grocery business in Monroe, where he remained until he removed to Twin Grove. He was married April 12, 1877, to Emma C. Walker, a native of Pennsylvania. The ceremony was performed by James M. Rees, a Lutheran minister of Twin Grove. The result of this union was two children - Myrtle M.", born Oct. 22, 1882, and an infant. Mr. and Mrs. Armstrong are members of the Disciple Church. He is a republican, and is town clerk of Jefferson.

Marion T. Gapen was born July 26, 1844, in Monongahela Co., Va. His parents were Lewis and Maria (Litus) Gapen. The former is living in Monroe; the latter is dead. Marion T. Gapen removed with his parents from Virginia to Pennsylvania, and from thence to Green county in 1856. He has always been a farmer, living with his parents upon the homestead until April 10, 1867, when he was married to Mary E. Chadwick, daughter of J. C. Chadwick, of the village of Juda. They have six children - Belle, George W., Lula R., Jotham C, Frances M. and Helen S. Mr. Gapen owns a farm of 120 acres on section 5, where he lives, also a farm on sections 3 and 10, in the town of Jefferson. Mr. and Mrs. Gapen are members of the Baptist Churcli. He is a republican, and a member of the board of town supervisors.

L. H. Gapen, son of Lewis and Martha (Jamison) Gapen, was born Feb. 17, 1856, in the town of Jefferson, on section 17, the same place where he now resides. He has always followed farming, and is also extensively engaged in stock raising. He was married Sept. 6, 1883, to Ella Courtney, a native of Missouri, but at that time a resident of Green county. Mr. Gapen's parents are living in Monroe. Although still a young man, Mr. Gapen is one of the substantial citizens of the county.

W. C. Penn was born in Green Co., Penn., Feb. 14, 1837. He is a son of Thomas and Sarah (Moore) Penn, both of whom are now dead. He came to Wisconsin in 185(5, and first settled in Grant county, where he lived one year,and worked at carpentering. From there he came to Green county, and settled in the town of Jefferson, on a farm of his own, which he had purchased from Jesse Weaver. It contains 200 acres. He enlisted in the army Aug. 9, 1862, in company K, 22d Wisconsin Infantry, and served in the Army of the Cumberland, with Rosecrans, and with Sherman on his march to the sea. He was taken sick at the battle of Dallas Woods, and sent back to Kingston hospital. He was in the Atlanta campaign, and participated in many engagements. He went into the army a private, and came back a lieutenant. At one time he was captured and confined in Libby prison one day and night. He was married Oct. 19, 1865, to Louise Chadwick, a daughter of James and Nancy (Davis) Chadwick. Her father is now dead and her mother lives in the town of Sylvester. They have two children - Eldora, born Sept. 28, 1869, and J. Carl, born Jan. 4, 1871. Mrs. Penn is a mem ber of the Baptist Church.

Ephraim Berryman was a settler of 1857. He was born near Portsmouth, Ohio, in 1827, where he remained until twelve years old, then removed to Cedarville, Stephenson Co., 111., and farmed seventeen years, after which he came to Green county and settled near Monroe, in the town of Sylvester, where his widow now owns 130 acres of choice land, but lives in the village of Juda, where she moved for the purpose of educating her children, Mr. Berryman was married to Mary Treaster, a native of Centre Co., Penn., April 19, 1849. Ten children were born to them - Arian L., Albert L., Jacob T., Craton R., Elizabeth J., Luther S., Lester P., Cyrus Jackson, Mary Alia and Eddie W. The the three latter are living at home. Mr. Berryman's death occurred July 14, 1873, and he was buried in the cemetery at Juda.

James L. Ostrander was born in Schenectady, N. Y., Sept. 14, 1810. He is the son of Samuel and Mary (Miracle) Ostrander, both of whom are now dead and buried in Schenectady. He left his native place in 1834, and went to Steuben county. Early in life he learned a trade, at which he worked for about twenty years, and has since given his attention to farming. He remained in Steuben county until 1851, then went to Big Foot Prairie, Walworth Co., Wis., and lived there three years. In 1854 he came to Green county and settled in Spring Grove. Alter living a few years in Spring Grove, he removed to the town of Jefferson, where he now resides. He has been twice married. First to Maria Loring, in New York; she died and was buried in Spring Grove. By this union there were six children - William J., John H., Mary A., Jeremiah D., Thomas L. and Susanna M. His second wife was Mrs. Matilda Richardson, formerly Matilda Lemon, and they had two children - Lewis L. and Benjamin F. Mr. and Mrs. Ostrander are members of the L'nited Brethren Church, and he believes in the democracy as the best political element of the country.

James Hickman, a native of England, was born in Lincolnshire, July 2, 1832. His parents, Jacob and Mary (Allen) Hickman, are both living in England. Mr. Hickman, of this sketch, resided in his native country until twenty-one years old. He then came to America and settled upon a farm in Lorain Co., Ohio, where he lived three and a half years, then removed to Vernon Co., Wis., and about two years later to Green county. He owns a good farm of 160 acres, on section 9, in the town of Jeflfeison,and is engaged in raising sheep, cattle and hogs. He was married June 7, ]862, to Mrs. Sarah (Carter) Whitehead. Seven children have been born to them - Mary Emma, Martha Jane, Sarah Ellen, John, Caroline, David and Etta M. Mrs. Hickman has four children by her former marriage - Elizabeth, Charlotte, William and Thomas. Mr. Hickman is politically a republican.

David S. Benage, a native of Ashland Co., Ohio., was born Sept. 18, 1853. He is a son of Jacob and Phebe (Weaver) Benage. The former is dead, and buried in Ashland Co., Ohio; the latter was again married to William Stevenson, of Jefferson, Green Co., Wis. He came to Green county when he was but eight years old, and settled in the town of Jefferson, and lived with, and worked for William Stevenson until twenty-one years of age. In 1876, he bought his present place of E. C French. It then contained 120 acres, and now contains eighty acres. Sept. 27, 1874, he was married to Anna C. Schoch, a native of Pennsylvania. They have two children - Rosa J., born Sept. 23, 1876, and Allie E., born March 31, 1880. Mr. and Mrs. Benage are members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church. Mr. Benage does not adhere, particularly, to any of the political organizations, as at present formed.

William Osborne came to Green county in 1861, and worked about one year upon a farm. He then enlisted in company B, of the 31st Wisconsin regiment, and was mustered into service in August, 1862, at Prairie du Chien. His regiment belonged to Sherman's western division, and participated in the famous march to the sea, and to Washington. He served until June 15, 1865, and was mustered out at St. Louis. He lost his health while in the service, and was unable to do any work for a number of year> after his return from the war. He is now a pensioner. He owns 112 acres of good land, on section 6, of the town of Jefferson, having purchased the "Squire Gardner farm." His wife was formerly Arsula South, daughter of Abijah

South, formerly a resident of Jefferson, but now deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Osborne have two children - Sada and Leroy. Mr. Osborne was born in Trumbull Co., Ohio, Jan. 1, 1846, and is the son of John and Abigail (Allen) Osborne. The latter died when the suy)ject of this sketch was eight months old. The former is living in Pennsylvania

George Bussey first settled in the town of Spring Grove, on a farm, in October, 1842. In February, 1862, he sold out and removed to the town of Jefferson. On Dec. 5, 1875, he removed to the village of Juda. He is a ijative of Ohio, and when a boy, removed with his parents to Indiana, where he lived until he came to Green county. He was united in marriage with Emily Gaby, a native of Maryland, Aug. 25, 1836. They have had eight children - Phebe E., Ada J., both deceased; Mary A., Fanny H., Mahlon I., John N., Orra E. and Susan C. The children are all married except John N. Mr. Bussey is among the list of retired farmers, of whom Green county has so many, but still owns real estate in the town of Jefferson. One hundred and twenty acres on section 13, and eighty acres on section 24, He has a desirable home in the village of Juda. Mr. Bussey, at the call of his country, enlisted in the army. He was a member of battery D, First Wisconsin Heavy Artillery, and was stationed at I ort Jackson, La. He He served nine months, was mustered in at Milwaukee, and out at Fort Jackson. He is a member of tha Masonic fraternity, has been prominent in the county, and held offices of trust at different times.

Frederick Zeitlow is a native of Prussia, Germany. He was born May 20, 1838, and is a son of Godfrey and Frederica Zeitlow. His mother lives with him. His father is buried in Juda, this county. Mr. Zeitlow is the youngest of three children. When twenty-four years of age he came to America, locating in the town of Jefferson, Green Co., Wis. He worked by the month for one summer, then in 1870 he purchased 120 acres of land on section 4, from

Daniel Patton. He now own 158 acres, and is engaged in stock raising and farming. He was married May 20, 1861, to Augusta Smith, daughterof Christian Smith. Her parents died when she was small. The result of this union was seven children - Harmon F., Minnie A., Anna O., Oricka A., William E., John H. and Peter S. They are members of the Evangelical Church. Harmon is married to Lena Schwoen, and resides in Sylvester. Minnie is married to Ferdinand Matzka, and resides in the town of Jefferson.

J. W. Holmes was born Jan. 11, 1850, in Ashland Co., Ohio. He is the son of David and Mary (Weaver) Holmes, who now live in the town of Jefferson. J. W. Holmes, at the age of sixteen, came to Green county and settled upon section 22, where his parents now reside. He now lives on section 5, of the same town, and owns 230 acres of land. He was married Nov. 17, 1872, to Isabel Chry^t, a native of Green county, born in the house in which they now live. They have four children - Jasper E., Leroy E,, Clayton O., and John D. Mr. Holmes is engaged in grain and stock raising and is politically a democrat. Both he and his wife are members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church.

Abram Worrick was a native of Pennsylvania, born in Clinton county Nov. 28, 1817. He is a son of John and Margaret (Kitchen) Worrick. He was married in January, 18G0, to Mrs. Frees, formerly Margaret Ketner, who was born in Clinton county. She had eleven children by a former husband, all of whom are living - Mary A., Susan M., Catharine, Michael, Jacob, Israel T., Amanda E., William L., Ellen, Ahbie M. and Chester M. Mr. and Mrs. Worrick remained in Pennsylvania until 1866, when they came to this county and first settled in the town of Cadiz, and lived for one year, then bought a farm on section 35, town of Jefferson, containing eighty acres. He died Aug. 9, 1873, leaving one child - George - who carries on the farm. The widow now owns ninety-one acres, and, with George, is engaged in mixed farming.

Mr. Worrick was a hard-working man, honest in his dealings, and his death was mourned by a large circle of friends. He was buried at Ream Chapel Cemetery, Stephenson Co., 111.

Robert Beach came to Green county in 1850. He is a native of England, born Oct. 31, 1818, and is the son of George and Fanny (Coy) Beach, both of whom are buried in England. Mr. Beach, Sr,, was a farmer, and Robert was reared upon a farm, where he lived until thirtyone years old. He then left his native home and came directly to Monroe, Green connty. He was first employed in working for A. Ludlow. In 1850, with the aid of Mr, Ludlow, he entered forty acres of land on the northwest quarter of section 6, of the town of Monroe, upon which he lived until 1867. He then removed to Jefferson, where he has at different times owned considerable land, but at present owns only a small tract, upon which he lives. He sold his last farm to George West. Mr. Beach is in comfortable circumstances, and is apparently enjoying life. He was married, in England, to Mary Ann Hoverton, a native of that country, who died Nov. 15, 1863, in Green county. He afterwards married a Mrs. Edwards. Mr. Beach is a member of the republican party. Both he and his wife are active members of the M. E. Church, and deeply interested in Christian work.

Levi Kodocker, a native of Ohio, was born June 27, 1842. He was reared on a farm until fifteen years d. He then learned the carpenter's trade, which he worked at continuously ever since. In 1860 he removed to Indiana, and in 1868 to Green county, locating in the town of Jefferson. He has worked at his trade in Indiana, Minnesota and Iowa since coming here to live. His parents were Samuel and Anna (Weaver) Rodocker. His father is buried in Ashland Co., Ohio. His mother lives in Winfield, Kansas. Mr. Rodocker was married March 31, 1876, to Eva Holmes, daughter of David and Mary Holmes, of the town of Jefferson. Thev were married by 'Squire Patton, of Janes- ville. They have had five children, two of whom are living - Curtis E. and David S. Mr. Rodocker is nicely situated in Twin Grove, owning one of the nicest houses in the village, also a small place in the town of Oarno.

Abram Benage is from Union Co., Penn., where he was born Oct. 6, 183 8. He is a son of Samuel and Eve (Dersham) Benage, both of whom are now dead. In 1841 he went with his parents to Ashland Co., Ohio, and remained until April -20, 1869, when he came to this county and settled on section 36, town of Jefferson, having eighty acres, and in addition ten acres of timber land in Stephenson Co., 111. He was married in Ohio to Barbara Wise, a daughter of George and Catharine (Kiplinger) Wise, May 12, 1861. They are the parents of four children - Elmira E., Agnes R., Eva R. and Lilly C. Mr, and Mrs. Benage are members of the Lutheran Church, of which organization he is a deacon. Politically he is a democrat.

William Grenzon, a native of Prussia, was born May 11, 1824. He is a son of William and Frederica (Barwent) Grenzon, who are dead, and buried in Prussia. The subject of this sketch came to this county in 186f>, and settled at Spring Grove, where he owned a farm of eighty-six and one-half acres, which he sold, and removed to Jefferson. In 1882 he bought 120 acres of George W. Wells, located on section 28, where he has a fine farm, desirably located, and where he has since resided. He was married in Prussia, March 11, 1849, to VVilhelmine Wolff. They have five childreti - William F., Augusta L., Ernest O., Frank L. and Charles F., all of whom were born in Prussia. W^illiara F. is married and living south of Juda. Augusta L. is married and lives in Spring Grove. Frank is living at home, and is married to Minnie Moyer. They are members of the Evangelical Church, and Mr. Grenzon and his sons are politically republicans.

W. F. Hartwig is a native of Prussia, born April 4, 1853, and is the son of W. L. and Sophia (Haberman) Hartwig, who live, at the present time, in Sylvester. They came to Watertown, Wis., when the subject of this sketch was eighteen months old, and removed one year later to Sylvester. He has resided in the county since that time He was engaged in clerking, in Juda and Brodhead, eight years. He owned a farm in Sylvester, which he sold, and purchased the place where he now lives, on section 6, of the town of Jefferson. He owns 274 acres of good land. Feb. 11, 1876, he was married to Mary Arnsmeire, a native of Illinois and daughter of Frederick Arnsmeire, now a resident of Spring Grove, i hey have three children - Elmer E., Ada V. and William H. Mr. Hartwig is a man of education and ability, and belongs to the republican party. He is, with his wife, a member of the M. E. Church.

B. F. Carle, a native of Maine, was born July 10, 1822, and is a son of Silas and Abigail (Brown) Carle, both dead and buried in Waterboro Center, Maine. B. F. Carle fii'st came to Wisconsin Dec. 27, 1855, and lived in Janesville until 1862, when he came to Brooklyn, Green county, where he had purchased a farm. This place he sold and bought another, living upon it until March 12, 1872, spending some time meanwhile in the oil regions of Pennsylvania. He subsequently sold this farm and removed to Juda, where he now lives, though retired, by no means an idle life, having been justice of the peace ten years in this village. He has been engaged a part of the time in the meat business. He is beautifully located in the west part of the village on a lot of five acres, on which he has a fine young orchard, priding himself on his splendid select apples and cherries, having a number of varieties of each. He was married in Maine to Mary Roberts, a native of that State. They have had six children, five of whom are now living - Susan, married to Tiioinas Alverson, of Albany; Fred, married and living in Albany; Sarali, married to John Talmage and living in Brooklyn; Addle, mar- ried to Charles P. Preston, and living in Denver; George, who was drowned in Lime creek; Ella, married to David D. Brown, now living in Oregon. Mr. and Mrs. Carle are members of the Baptist Church. Politically, or otherwise, he is a prohibitionist, and an earnest worker in the cause.

William Guinter, a native of Pennsylva nia, was born July 12, 1825, and is the son of Charles and Anna (Cherry) Guinter, both of whom are dead, and buried at Milton, Northumberland Co., Penn. Charles Guinter was a native of Germany, and a shoemaker by trade. William Guinter learned the blacksmith trade, and followed it in Pennsylvania, also after coming to this county. At present he has a shop on his farm in which he works a portion of the time. He removed to Green county in 1858, and purchased eighty acres of land of Hugh Cameron, which is located on section 33, of the town of Jefferson, where he still resides. He was married Feb. 5, 1846, to Rebecca Steninger, ;i native of Pennsylvania. They have six children living - David S., now traveling salesman for the Neenah Stove Works, formerly a preacher; Ann E., married to Oscar Templeton, and living in Iowa; Agnes L., wife of William Lutz, of Shannon, 111., Vialetta, wife of Ira Emrick; William S., married to Sarah Armstrong, and living in Jefferson; and Belle, who is living at home with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Guinter are members of the Evangelical Association. He is a class leader in the Church, a member of the republican party, and a respected and popular citizen. He owns a good farm, and makes stock raising a specialty.

George Eley is a native of Pennsylvania, and was born in Centre county, Feb. 28, 1807. He is the son of John and Catharine (Johnsonbacli) Eley, also natives of the same State. He is of German extraction, his grandfather and greatgrandfather being natives of that country. NV'hen thirty-eight years old George came to this county from Ohio, and settled on a farm in Richland, where he remained until 1875, then came to Juda. He is now comfortably situated, and lives upon the income of his money, which he loans. Mr. Eley has been married three times, and his first two wives are buried in Austin Cemetery. His present wife was Mrs. Jemima Blackford, formerly Jemima Dennis. He is the father of ten children, seven of whom are now living. He is a member of the Church of Christ (Disciples). Mrs. Eley formerly was a member of the Baptist Church, but at this time neither have any sympathy with human legislation in religion. They believe that the teaching of Christ, and his apostles, is sufficient to govern the conduct of all true Christians.

W. F. Gren/.ow was born in Prussia, Germany, June 14, 1849. He is a son of William and Augusta (Wolf) Grenzow. When seventeen years old he left his native land and came with his parents to America, and remained with them until of age. March 23, 1877, he came to Green county and settled on section 12, where he had purchased forty acres of land. Since that time he has bought eighty acres more so that he now owns 120. He was married March 15, 1877, to Augusta Mdzke, by whom he had four children - Minnie A., John E., Samuel W. and Joseph Henry. They are members of the German Evangelical Church. Mr. Grenzow is a man of energy, and has been a successful farmer. He fully understands both the German and English language, and teaches the same to his children. His farm is a desirable one, well located and abundantly watered.

John Myers was born in the town of Spring Grove, Green Co., Wis., March 22, 1839, and is a son of Samuel and Sarah (Cline) Myers. Samuel Myers removed to Stephenson Co., 111., in 1835, and settled on what is now called the "Barker farm," where he owned 600 or 700 acres. He afterwards soKl this place and removed to Green Co., Wis., and in company with his father-in-law built a saw mill, which was the first in the county, and for a time, did tlie sawing for the whole county. He lived in a log house with no floor but the ground. He continued to run the mill for a number of years, and then built a carding mill at Oakley, which he operated two or three years. He owned a farm on section 19, of Spring Grove, which he improved and removed to, living there until his death, which occurred May 2, 1863. He is buried in Union Church Cemetery, in Spring Grove. Mrs. Myers is now living in Monroe. Mr. Myers Sr., was born in Bucks Co., Penn., and lived there until eighteen months old, then went with his parents to Ohio and remained there some time, then removed to Indiana, and thence to Stephenson Co., 111., where he was married in 1831. He was a cooper by trade, also a farmer. He was a large powerful man, and very active and energetic. He was the owner of the first grain thresher and separator, in the county, and the second reaper. He also owned the first reel reaper. Mr. and Mrs. Myers were the parents of ten children. John Myers, the subject of this sketch, was married March 19,1863, to Fanny H. Bussey, a native of Green county. They have four children - Laura J., Elmer W., John D. and Emily E. Mr. Myers, on the death of his father, removed to another farm in the town of Jefferson, and in 1866, bought eighty-one acres on section 25. He was in the machine business in Brodhead in 1875, 1816, 1877 and 1879. He has also taught school a number of terms. He now owns 245^ acres of land, with substantial and elegant improvements, having a barn which cost over |3,000, and has, altogether, one of the most desirable places in the county.

Hermann G. Fritz, a prosperous young farmer of the town of Jefferson, is the son of David and Anna G. (Beckman) Fritz, born Aug. 22, 1857. When seven years old, he came to Green county, and afterwards bought the place known as the "Crayton farm," on which he lived until twenty-four years old. He then removed to Jefferson, where he now lives, upon section 30, also owns sixty-six acres in the town of Clarno, on section 25. He makes a specialty of stock

.John Chambers, a native of England, was born in Leicestershire, in 1821, and is a son of William and Elizabeth Chambers, both of whom are dead, and buried in England. Mr. Chambers came to America in 1852, and first lived in Davenport, Iowa. Afterwards he came to Green county and lived the first season with Henry Hamberry, subsequently he worked for John Ciiadwick one year for |15 per month. He then made arrangements for forty acres of school land on section 16, and one year later took another forty, costing 1 100. Upon the latter forty he now lives and owns in all 390 acres, all in a body, excepting his timber land, which is detached. He was married in his native land to Fanny Wood, also a native of England, May 24, 1849. Two children were born to them - William and E'izabeth A., now the wife of Avan South, living in Jefferson. Mr. and Mrs. Chambers were reared in the faith of the Church of England. He adhei'es to the republican party, always voting with that organization.

Seth Austin ha-^ lived upon section 5, of the town of Jefferson, since 1851. He was born May 17, 1817, in Edgar Co., 111. His father, Elijah Austin, was the first settler of that county. Mr. Austin, of this sketch, on coming to Wisconsin, worked for two years in the mines in Green and Grant counties. He purchased 400 acres of land in Green county, all of which he has since sold, including a fine farm on section 5. He was married March 13, 1842, to Elizabeth VVyatt, a native of this county. She died June 20, 1880, and is buried in Oak Hall Cemetery. Twelve children were born to them, of whom five are living - William J., who lives in iNIinnesola; Orrin S., living at lionie; Marion, in >!innesota; Elizabeth J. and Anna. Mr. Austin was again mariied in April, 1883, to Eliza Wyatt. He is a member of the

M. E. Church, has served as justice of the peace and belongs to tlie republican party. Three of Mr. Austin's sons were killed while in the service, during the late war.

H. K. White is a native of Maine, born in Livermore, Oxford county, May 24, 1841, and is a son of G. W. and Mary A. (Cram) White, also natives of Maine. He vvas brought up in the rough, hilly country of northern Maine, contrasting greatly with the beautiful farm which is now his home It is located on section 15, in the town of Jeflferson, and consists of 140 acres of prairie and ten acres of timber land. Before coming to Wisconsin, Mr. White was engaged in farming and lumbering upon the Kennebec river, in his native State. He was married there to Mary E. Marshall, a native of Somerset county, and daughter of William S. Marshall. Her parents died when she was quite young Mr. and Mrs. White have three children - Cora L., John W. and William H. Mr. White is an industrious and enterprising farmer, and consequently prosperous. He is a republican, a member of the Masonic order, and one of the substantial citizens of the county.

Congressional township 1 north, range 9 east, of the fourth principal meridian, comprises the civil town of Spring Grove, forming the southeastern corner of Green county. On account of the correction lines of the government survey, this congressional township embraces 24,989.92 acres of land. This town is bounded on the north and west by the towns of Decatur and Jefferson, respectively; on the east it is bounded by Rock county, and on the south by the State of Illinois. The surface of this town is quite rolling, but no abrupt bluffs exist except at, or near the Clarence bridge, across Sugar river. This river crosses the north line of the town, by way of the northwest quarter of section 2, and flows in a southeasterly direction, to leave the town through the southeast quarter of section 13. Spring creek, main branch, heads on section 30, and on section 10 is joined by a smaller branch which heads on section 7. The creek, thus formed, flows into Sugar river, from the west on section 12. The soil in Spring Grove is varied. East of Sugar river is a sandy prairie, with timber skirting the river. West of the river, the low lands set in, which are covered with a soil of rich, black loam; these level lands extend from the river toward the higher lands. Except along the river, this land is not timbered. On the farm of Thomas Hamilton, an elevation seventy feet high rises from the level lands around, covering about ten acres. This is called Rock Hill. Tliere is but little soil on the top. The rock crops out on all sides, shaded by scrubby timber. The north tier of section*^, west of the river, are nearly all made up of rolling prairie, with a soil of dark loam and clay, and gravel subsoil. Sections 31, 30, 32 and 33, all have more or less prairie land. Originally the surface was timbered with different varieties of oak, maple, basswood and considerable black walnut and other varieties of hard wood. The timber soil is generally a black loam, with a clay mixture, and clay and limestone subsoil.

The natural advantages of this town in wealth of soil, can hardly be overestimated. It will compare favorably with the best in the county. To own a farm in Spring Grove was a passport to credit in early days. The town was settled by men from Ohio, Pennsylvania and New York mostly, and some from Indiana, All the early settlers were American born. A better class of men have never settled in any town in the county. "A good soil attracts good men." At present the town ranks with the best in the county, in real and personal property valuation. Its people are thrifty, enterprising and intelligent. Good residences, fine barns, orchards, etc., are seen in every neighborhood. The farmers generally are giving much attention to stock raising.

The principal farm products grown in the town of Spring Grove, during the year 1882, were as follows: 3,865 bushels wheat; 132,976 bushels of corn; 122,794 bushels oats; 48 bushels barley; 5,786 bushels rye; 8,004 bushels potatoes; 1,734 bushels apples; 155 busl)els clover seed; 595 bushels timothy seed; 5,253 tons hay; 190,820 pounds butter; 100,350 pounds cheese.

Early Settlement

Darius Daniels, formerly from the State of New York, in 1836 bought 160 acres of land on section 30, and the same year erected a cabin, and broke ten acres of land. This was the first cabin erected and the first land broke within the limits now comprising the town of Spring Grove. ""ihe following winter of 1836-7 he lived alone; being the first and the only settler in the town at that time. He came here from Shullsburg, Lafayette county, and had no family.

In the fall of 1837 Daniel Baxter came with his family and settled on section 31. He had purchased 280 acres of government land in the previous May, and did a little breaking. Mr. Baxter came from the State of New York. He had made a claim a year or so before in Walnut Grove, Stephenson Co., 111., which he sold the same year that he settled here. After his wife's death in 1845, he sold to John Kryder, whose sons, A. J. and J. J. Kryder, now own and occupy the land.

In 1837 Daniels, who was an acquaintance of the Baxters, left his land in charge of the latter and returned to his former avocation - lead mining at Shullsburg. The latter sold his land to Baxter, and never became a permanent resident of Spring Grove.

Isaac Kline and family came from La Porte Co., Ind., in the spring of 1837, reaching this town early in May. Accompanying the party came two married sons, Eli and John Kline, and a son-in-law, Samuel Myers. Isaac Kline was an active man, and pushed new enterprises in the settlement with energy. He died in Missouri. One daughter of John Kline, Matilda, still lives in the town, the wife of Frank Waggoner. One daughter of Isaac, .Mary, married J. H. Clemans, who came here in 1839. Samuel Myers died in this town during the war, and his widow now lives in Monroe

William Kline was born May 20, 1832, in Indiana, and was not quite five years of age when his father settled on section 29, in tliis town, in March, 1837. His father was Isaac Kline, and he came here from La Porte Co., Ind. He visited the town in the fall of 1836, and purchased his land and made some improvement upon it. The family consisted of Mr. Kline and his wife, Catharine, their daughters, Catharine, Jane and Mai"y, and their youngest son, William. Samuel Myers, a sonin-law, husband of an older daughter, Sarah, came here at the same time, also an older son, Eli, with his wife, accompanied the family. Another son, John, came the same year; he also was accompanied by his family. Isaac Kline was a man of much energy. He built the first saw mill in this county, which was in operation early in 1839. In 1843 he built the pioneer carding mill. He died near Springfield, Mo., in 1803. Ilis wife died in this town in 1853. Eli Kline settled on section 34, where he lived until 1866. He then sold out and removed to Rock Grove, III., where he died in 1883. John Kline settled on section 29, and some years later sold his land to his father and bought on section 5. His wife dicMl in 1807, and his death occurred in 1873. They left one daughter - Matilda, wife of Frank Waggoner,

Catharine Kline was married in the fall of 1839 to Horace GriflRn. Theirs was the first marriage in this town. They removed to Missouri several years ago. Jane died in this town. Mary is now the widow of J. H. Clemans, and lives in Spring Grove. Samuel Myers settled in the southwest part of this town. His widow now lives in Monroe. William Kline, in 1853, was married to Mary Ann O'Neal, daughter of Robert E. O'Neal. Four children were born to them three of whom areliving - Luella, wife of D. C. Allen; David L., living in Nebraska; Flora R., wife of Claries Hawkins, of Avon, Rock county. Mrs. Kline died Aug. 5, 1864. Jan. 2, 1871, Mr. Kline was again married to Mrs. Lucinda Newcomer, widow of George Newcomer, who died at Petersburg, Va., in 1865, He was a member of the 38th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, company E. Mr. and Mrs. Newcomer had seven children - Jacob, living in Brodhead; Joseph, living in Clay Co., Neb.; Mary, wife of Jacob Keller; Susan, wife of Peter Wrenchel; Eva, wife of Charles Robinson; Sarah, wife of John Hawkins, and George, deceased. William Kline resided in Missouri from 1856 till the fall of 1861. He now resides on section 20, of the town of Spring Grove. Isaac Kline and his son, John Kline were, by a short time, the earliest permanent settlers in the town of Spring Grove.

James W. Kildow is one of the earliest settlers in Green county, living in the town of Spring Grove. His residence here dates from the year 1837. Mr. Kildow was born in the old "Mother of Presidents," Virginia, Nov. 15, 1815. His father, John Kildow, left his home in eastern Virginia, in 1817, intending to go to Ohio and make a home for himself and family. In those days, money was hard to get, and of uncertain value, when obtained. Before starting upon his journey, he changed all his money for Wheeling bank bills, but before reaching that place, was met with tidings, saying, "Wheeling banks are busted." (so in the good old times, banks did burst.) His journey ended abruptly. He stopped in Bridgeport, Fayette Co., Penn., where, being a miller by trade, he rented a grist mill, which he operated about six years. He then rented another mill in the same county, about twenty miles distant, on George's creek. This mill he also operated about six years. After this he followed the trade of millwright, the remainder of his life. He died in Fayette county in 1838. His wife died in 1832. They reared a family of nine children, six sons and three daughters, seven of whom are now living, (1884). James W. Kildow, subject of this sketch, left Pennsylvania, Feb. 22, 1837, in company with James Chadwick, Jo. Reed, William Hurlbut and Dan Goodwin. The party all came to Wisconsin, separating at Galena. James Chadwick and Mr. Kildow coming to Green county. The journey by boat, from Wheeling, occupied twenty days, being delayed by ice and other causes. Mr. Kildow made his first stop at the present site of the city of Monroe where he made a temporary home. In 1839, he bought land on section 25, of the town of Jefferson. This land he partly improved, and held until 1844, when he bought land on section 30, in this town, and made his residence there until 1857, at the same time owning land on section 20. He was married Nov. 12, 1840, to Keziah, daughter of David Davis, mention of whom is made elsewhere in this work. This union has been blessed by ten children - David, born in October, 1841, and died at the age of eighteen months; Levi W , born in February, 1843, and died the same year, Joshua P., born in October, 1844; Thomas C, born in February, 1847, and died in May, 1853; John Q. A., born in April 1849, and died in August, 1850; Josiah N., born in June 1851, Polly, born in August, 1853, and now the wife of J. T. Clemans; Alfred B., born in July, 1855; James N., born in September 1857, and Willis born in September 1860. Mr. Kildow was the first postmaster of the first postoffice in the town of Spring Grove, which position he occupied from 1845 to 1857, when he moved from the neighborhood. About two years later, his wife, Keziah Kildow was made deputy postmistress of Pe Dee postoffice. She held that position until 18*52, September of that year Mr. Kildow was commissioned postmaster, and held the office until 1867. He is a man widely known in Green county, and possesses hosts of friends. His integrity, and firmness in maintaining liis convictions of what he believed to be right, are well known. He was, in the old time, an abolitionist of the "Garrison and Wendell Phillips" faith. At the organization of the town of Spring Grove, he was elected chairman of the board of supervisors, from 1842 to 1858. He has held the office of justice of the peace, town clerk, town treasurer, also a member of the side board. He was a voter in tlin first election held after the organization of the county. He has always been a prominent citizen. His residence is on section 22, Spring Giove.

Joshua P. Kildow is a son of the pioneer, J. W. Kildow, and was born Oct. 4, 1844. He enlisted in company K, of the 22d Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, Aug. 11, 1862. In March, 1863, he was discharged on account of sickness. Recovering his health he re-enlisted, Oct. otli, of thatyeir, in Battery D , 1st Wisconsin Heavy Artillery, was sent to the Louisiana department and stationed at Fort Jackson from Feb. 1864, to July of the same year. He then went to Brasher City, where he remained till July, 1865. He was mustered out at Alexandria, Va. Mr. Kildow was married Feb. 21, 1867, to Caroline Keller, a sister of Mrs. George W. Zimmerman. They have eight children - Mary Jane, Rebecca F., James W., Nora E., Attiel B., Nancy E., Charles A. and Ethlyn M. Alfred B. Kildow was married to Mary A. Clawson, Feb. 22, 1881. Her parents were named Hannahs; but tiiey (lying when she was an infant, she was adopted by a family named Clawson, and afterwards went by that name.

Horace Griffin came in the fall of 1837.. In November of the same year he married Catharine Kline and settled on section 21. After living there about twenty years they removed to Missouri, where he died.

Thomas Judkins had arrived earlier in the fall of 1837. He had entered land on section 29, in 184Q, and the following year brought his family, consisting of wife and two sons. They lived her-e about twelve years' and finally, some years later, removed to the State of Oregon.

David Davis and his family came from Fayette Co., Penn., in 1838, and lived in a cabin owned by Jehu Chadwick, in the town of Jefferson, until Mr. Davis could erect a cabin on the land he had purchased on section 5, of this town. He ereoted a hewn log cabin and put in the first sawed lumber floor ever laid in Green county.

David M. Davis, son of the pioneer settler, David Davis, resides upon land located by his father in 1838, David Davis (pioneer) came here from Fayette Co., Penn., accompanied by his wife and eight children, six boys and two girls. He purchased 280 acres of government land on section 5. The children were - Nancy, now widow of A. Barmore; Kesiah, wife of J. W. Kildow; Thomas, who returned to Pennsylvania and died there in 1845; James N., living in Cadiz; David M., living on the homestead farm; Joel, living in Rock county; Samuel A., living in Franklin Co., Iowa; and William, who died in 1865. After coming to this county Mr. and Mrs. Davis had five children boA'n - Dr. E. Davis, who lives in Magnolia, Rock county; Zachariah P, who enlisted in company K, of the 22d Wisconsin regiment, and was killed at the battle of Resaca, May 15, 1864; Joseph, who was a member of the same company and regiment, died June 30, 1871; John Quincy, who died Nov. 1, 1876; and Levi, who died Sept. 15, 1874. One of the elder sons of David Davis preceded the family to Green county. Joshua

P. Davis came in 1837, for the purpose of looking up a location for his father's family. He died at the home of Jesse Mitchell, in the town of Sylvester, Feb. 17, 1838. David Davis was one of the solid, substantial men of the town of Spring Grove. He was ever kind and hospitable and always foremost in any work tending to the public welfare. A most valuable member in a new community. He was one of the members of the iirst Baptist Church organized in the county, acting as deacon in that organization. He died Feb. 7, 1882, in his eighty-ninth year, passing away willingly, in hope of a better life, for which he was fully prepared. His wife's death occurred in February, 1871. David M. Davis was born in Fayette Co., Penn., Nov. 22, 1829. He resided with his parents until he attained his majority. He was married Dec. 25, 1850, to Charlotte Ann South, by whom he had one son - Enoch T. Mrs. Davis died Aug. 16, 1853, in consequence of being bitten by a rattlesnake. Mr. Davis was again married Oct. 21, 1854, to Mary Hugh, who died Sept. 19, 1855. July 10, 1856, he was married to Frances C. Boughton, and by this union there were ten children, of whom seven are living - Charlotte A., Marquis A., John C, Jehiel Z., Viola, Frances C. and Joseph N. The three deceased were - Mary Jane, Leonard J. and an infant. Mr. Davis was again bereaved by the loss of his wife, which occurred Nov. 7, 1882. March 3, 1883, he was united in marriage with Elizabeth Davis. One child has been born to them - Bertha Elizabeth, born Jan. 7, 1884. Enoch T. Davis was married Oct. 27, 1874, to Belle Brown and they have two children - Elsie S. and Dallas E. He lives in a separate residence upon his father's farm. David M. Davis succeeded to his father's estate, to which he has made additions and now owns one of the largest farms in the county. It contains 443 acres, all of which, except twenty-three acres, is under cultivation. He met with a serious loss in 1882, having his barn destroyed by fire. His residence is large and commodious. Mr. Davis is a

In the fall of 1838, Stephen Bowen came from Warren Co., Ind, and settled on sections 18 and 19. He died in Kansas. His daughter, Sarah, married Joseph Grayson, who came here in 1841. Grayson had been through the Canadian Patriot War, sometimes called McKenzie's War. They went to Missouri, where Mrs. Grayson died. Martha Bowen married Isaac Trombley, who came here from Ohio, in 1844. She died here. Mr. Trombley married again and removed to Kansas, where he still lives.

William Bussey, a son of Hezekiah, came in 1838. In 1844 he built a mill on section 15, on Spring creek. John and George, two other sons, came in 1842. John now lives in Arkansas. George lives in Juda. Nelson Bussey, the youngest son, settled here in 1843. He still lives in this town. He served in company B, 31st Wisconsin Volunteers, and later in the 1st Wisconsin Heavy Artillery. He now lives on section 32.

Daniel and Mordecai Vanderbilts came early in the "forties" and settled on section 18. They were good citizens, active in public matters. Both died in this town. ^>>

French Lake was born in Virginia, in 1807. He came to Lafayette Co., Wis., in 1827, and settled in this town on section 7, in 1839, having selected and bought 760 acres of land of the govertiment in 1830. The tirst night in September, when he moved here alone, (he remained a bachelor until 1851), he tied his oxen to a tree where his fine residence now stands, and removed a small portion of the turf, and making an excavation below, buried his money - of which he had plenty. Replacing the turf and hanging his camp kettle over it, he made his fire and cooked his supper, sleeping soundly, under the wagon box. The kettle hung there until he built his cabin. No burglar-proof time lock safe could have made his money more secure. But his method of deposits became known not long after, for a Mr. Riley came one morning wishing to borrow 1 10. The parley was concluded by Mr. Lake saying he could have it to-morrow, but Riley must have it to-day. Lake says, you wait and have dinner with me, and ostensibly going to the spring for water, betook his spade, and removing the nicely adjusted turf in the grass plat, where he done his banking, he lifted the old sack, and hearing a step, he turned and there stood Riley, laughing. Lake was confounded and, for some days, could not decide where to locate his deposits again. Mr. Lake is a very energetic man, has always made money and is wealthy, owning nearly 1,300 acres of land. He has been a widower for several years. His love of the south and present sym- ])athy with the "lost cause," has embittered many against him, but for all, he is a good cit izen.

Mrs. Rachel M. Ten Eyck, is the widow of the late Jacob Ten Eyck, who was born in Albany Co., N. Y., in 1800. His father, Caspar H. B. Ten Eyck, moved during the early part of the century to Berabroke, Canada West, with his family. Jacob Ten Eyck was married in Green Co.,N. Y., Oct. 6, 1835, to Rachel M. Van Der Zee. They lived in Canada until the outbreak of the "Patriot War' or McKenzie's War" so-called, when he went to the State of New York. About the time of leaving Canada Mr. Ten Eyck bought of Rodolphus D. Derrick 540 acres of land, (it being a part of Mr. Derrick's purchase of 1,200 acres) on sections 3 and 4, town of Spring Grove. He settled on this purchase during the spring of 1839. He had for a short time previously lived in Illinois. Mr. and Mrs. Ten Eyck have had seven children - Lavina, born in Canada, Sept. 17, 1836; Albert A., born in New York, Sept. 1, 1838; Caspar H. B. born July 17, 1840, who died in infancy; Caspar A., born Dec. 'i6, 1841, died Jan. 22, 1848; Catharine A., born Oct. 26, 1843; Egbert, born

Sept. 20, 1846, and Cecelia, born in 1853. Catharine was the first white child born in this neighborhood. Mr. Ten Eyck early gave his attention to growing stock, and improving his herds, and to this can be charged indirectly his death which was a sad event, having been killed by one of his bulls, Sept. 3, 1876. At the time of his death he was one of the largest land owners in the county, having 1,200 acres which is now all in his children's possession. His son Albert A., was married to Amanda M. Moore. They live in Decatur. Lavina was married to M, D. Mc- Nair, March 21, 1870. They have two children- Egbert D., born Jan. 7, 1871, and Jacob D., born April 28, 1880. Mr. McNair has a residence joining his wife's property where he resides. Catharine was married to Peter D. Taylor. They live in Spring Valley, Rock county. Mrs. Ten Eyck has been an invalid over thirty years, yet is possessed of a cheerful, patient mind, and a clear and vigorous intellect, often relating incidents of the early settlements especially of Peter Emell, the Frenchman, and his Indian wife, who often called, always decorated in her best apparel to take tea with her, oftinies bringing others with her. They would follow Mrs. Ten Eyck to the chamber, cellar and garden, when she would supply them with meat and other eatables, and relating of the herds of deer that bounded through the brush and thicket that then surrounded the place, and of the wild turkeys that came and gobbled near the door feeding from the corn they found there.

R. D. Derrick, or 'Squire Derrick, as he was called, bought 1,200 acres of land in the town Spring Grove and Decatur, and settled on section 3, in 1840. He was one of the leading men of his time.

Henry Dixon came in January, 1843, driving a team from New York State and settled on section 2. He left some years later, and lived in Rock county for some time; but finally died in Brodhead.

Events Of Interest

Horace and Catharine Kline were the first couple married in this town. The ceremony was preformed in November, 1837. James Chadwick and Nancy E. Davis were married Oct. V, 1840. James W. Kildow and K^eziah S. Davis were married Nov. 12, 1840. J. H. Clemans and Mary Kline were married in November, 1839.

The earliest births in the town were as follows: John, a son of Horace and Catharine Griffin, was born in the fall of 1838. Doctor E., son of David and Mary Davis, was born March 12, 1839. Kate, daughter of Jacob and Rachel M. Ten Eyck, born in 1839, was the first female child born in the town.

The first death in the town occurred in 1839; that of a man named Arnold, a brother of Mrs. Thomas Judkins. He was searching for a horse and dropped dead in the pursuit.

Town Organization

The first town election in Spring Grove was held April 3, 1849, at the house of Daniel Hostetter. The whole number of votes cast was sixty-eight. The following will show the candidates for the various offices and the vote polled.

In 1845, mail was delivered at Monroe to be distributed by James W. Kildow, for his neighborhood. This was continued until 1848, wlien Mr. Kildow was commissioned postmaster of Spring Grove postoffice, supplied by the route from Rockford to Mineral Point by the way of Monroe. Mr. Kildow held the office until 1857, when he moved from the neighborhood, and Israel Lake was made postmaster. He lived on section 24, town of Jefferson. Some years later, upon his death, the office was discontinued.

postmaster, office at his residence on section 33. Route, Rockford to Monroe, J. W. Kildow, contractor. A few months later Mrs. Keziah Kildow was made deputy, and the office removed to the residence of J. W. Kildow, on section 27. In 1862 Mr. Kildow was commissioned postmaster and kept the office until 1867, when he left temporarily, and Fred Ties was made postmaster. He kept the office on section 33, until succeeded by Mrs. Hariiet C. Coulter, in January, 1869, who is now (1884) the postmistress. The office is kept at her residence on section 22.

James R. Coulter was born iii the town of Green, Richland Co., Ohio, April 1, 1820. His father, David Coulter, was a farmer. At the age of sixteen years James was apprenticed to the trade of bricklayer and general mason work, which trade he followed until twenty-eight years old, then finding his health was failing abandoned it, and became a farmer. He was married in Ohio, Oct. 12, 1846, to Harriet Chapel, who was also a native of the town of Richland, Green county, born Oct. 3, 1819. Two years later he commenced farming, which he followed in Ohio until 1852, when glowing accounts reached him concerning Spring Grove in Green Co., Wis., and he was induced to come here. He arrived May 28, 1852, and bought forty acres of land on section 22, and forty acres on section 28, and made his home on the former, where he has since lived. The land was all new and unimproved excepting four acres cleared. Mr. and Mrs. Coulter have not been blessed with children and have been peculiarly unfortunate with adopted children, for they Sept. 13, 1855, adopted Rossie, daughter of John A. Emminger, of Ohio; she was born May 6, 1849, and was married to Fred Ties, of this town and died in January, 1884. Simon A. Coulter, born Oct. 4, 1852, a son of Mr. Coulter's brother, F. C. Coulter, (who lived in this town from 1855 to 1857) was adopted by Mr. and Mrs. Coulter, Feb. 10, 1868, and died Sept. 24, 1876. At the time of the adoption of Simon A., Lavina Jane was adopted, who was born Jan. 16, 1861, and was married Nov. 4, 1878, to John N. Lambert, and she died Feb. 3, 1884. F. C. Coulter, the father of these last two children, enlisted in the Union army in an Iowa regiment, and died in the hospital at Keokuk late in 1862. Mrs. James R. Coulter is and has been many years postmistress of Pee Dee postoffice. The family are much esteemed through the township. Another brother, Thomas M., has made his home with them most of the time since 1855. Mr. Coulter has been justice of the peace two terms and elected the third time but would not serve. He was elected the first time in the spring 1865 and re-elected the spring of 1868, and served till the spring of 1870, and elected the third time, in 1884, but would not serve.

Spring Grove Cemeteries

The first cemetery located in this town is on section 30. Mrs. Baxter, wife of Daniel Baxter - the pioneer of 1837 - was the first buried there. She died in 1845. Electa, daughter of Daniel Baxter, was the next one buried there.

The Washington Cemetery Association was formed in January 1851, with Isaac Farmer, president; Isaac Martin, treasurer; J. G.Martin, secretary. Grounds were selected on section 23. The officers of the association in 1884 were: Daniel Brobst, president; James H. Chapel, secretary; and James R. Coulter, treasurer.

A private grave yard is located on the original purchase of R. D. Derrick. Mr. Derrick and his wife, Morris and Levi Derrick, and Mrs. Borland, a daughter of Dr. Springsted, are buried here.

Another private cemetery known as "Kline's ground," is located on section 29. A man named Tiffany, who used to run the Kline Carding mill, was the first buried there.

Isaac Kline and his son, John, erected the first saw mill in this town on section 20, on the banks of what was then known as Mill creek, but now called Spring creek. Work upon the mill was commenced in the fall of 1837, and the mill commenced operation in May, 1839. Only a limited power could be had here, but the mill did a successful business. It was in operation for twenty-nine years, when, in 1868, it was destroyed by fire.

The next enterprise in the milling line was also by the Klines, in what is now Oakley. They erected in 1843 the pioneer carding mill in Green county, and its benefit and utility to the new country can hardly be overestimated. The primitive carding mill has grown to be a woolen manufacturing mill, and is now (1884) owned and operated by John Kelly.

On section 15, on the banks of the same creek, William Bussey erected a saw mill in 1844. This mill was fairly successful and was operated until 1861, when the expense of keeping up the dam caused it to be abandoned.

In 1876 William H. Freeman built a saw mill at Oakley, putting in a twenty-horse power steam engine. In 1880 he sold to the present owner, J. J. Davenport, who is doing a good business.

The old Kline carding mill was improved by Ebenezer Hilliard, who, after he became owner, added to the power and also to fulling, cloth dressing, etc. Later, George W. Bussey owned the property. He tore down the log building and erected the frame building as it now stands

Bussey sold to Isaac Trombley, who sold to the present proprietor, John Kelly, July 13, 1865. Mr. Kelly has added to the main building, which was 20x30 feet in size, twelve feet each side. He has also replaced nearly all the old machinery with new.

Cheese Pactoribs

The first cheese factory in this town was put in operation May 20, 1879, by J. W. Westlake, pi'oprietor. It was run under the dividend plan three years, when he sold out to D. W. Austin. It had the milk of about 400 cows. Austin run the factory one year, buying the milk of the same patrons, when he sold the good-will of the establishment to the Brodhead Dairy Co., and closed up the factory.

A stock company was organized in June, 1883. The stockholders are: P. Atwood, James H. Chapel, P. L. Diedrick, F. H. Derrick, T. P. Stevens, Daniel Brobst, Harriet C. Coulter, Lewis Hooker, O. W. Martin, Robert Wilson, Mrs. R. M. Ten Eyck, Benjamin Stabler. Mary E. Douglas, Albert Baxter, John Frank, Albert Shaff and Daniel Dunwiddie. The officers are: P. Atwood, president; F. H. Derrick, treasurer; James H. Chapel, secretary; P. L. Dedrick, salesman; Charles Prentice, cheese maker. The factory is located on the northwest corner of section 11. It will use, this season, an average of 5,000 pounds of milk per day. The factory has been a success.

Educational

The first school house in the town of Spring Grove was erected in 1840 on section 29. During the following winter school was taught by John Herring, and his sister Mercy. John received $10 per month and his sister $8 for their services and they "boarded round."

There are now eight full and one joint school districts in the town of Spring Grove. Their condition is shown by the following statement taken from the records:

Joint district No. 8 embraces territory in the towns of Jefferson and Spring Grove. The school house is located in Jefferson. Six pupils belonging to this district reside in Spring Grove.

Religious

The first church in the town was erected for the Methodists, in 1845, and was located on section 30. It was constructed of basswood hewn logs and was known all through this portion of the country as the "Basswood Church." Rev. James McClure was the first circuit rider who preached in this church. It was finally abandoned in 1862.

At this time the Union church was erected on section 30, at a cost of $1,400. Its size was 28x40 feet. The dedicatory services were held by Elder Rolfe. In 1884 the church was being used by the United Brethrenand Lutherans on alternate Sabbaths.

The Emanuel Evangelical church is located on section 34, near the State line. This church was built in 1872. It is 64x32 feet in size, has a belfry but no bell, and cost, including furniture, $2,000. The trustees who superintended its erection were Henry Moyer, Frederich Arnsmier and G. W. Zimmerman. In 1884 the trustees were Henry Moyer, G. W. and Henry Zimmerman. The class leaders were G. W. Zimmerman and Henry Moyer. The services here are conducted in the German lanouage.

In 1863 a Lutheran church was erected on section 28, which was commonly called the "Klaas Church," Louis Klaas having been mainly instrumental in its erection. The building is 22x28 feet in size and cost $1,000. In 1884 the pastor was the Rev. Mr. Schnure.

Spking Grove Reserves

The war veterans of Spring Grove met, pursuant to call, at the residence of J. B. O'Neal, in July, 1882, and resolved that, "Whereas, we, the old soldiers of the War for the Union, residents of the town of Spring Grove, in sacred memory of those years of war, and of our fallen heroes now buried in southern soil and in northern cemeteries, and in their honor; and that we, the survivors, may form a more perfect union, - Resolved, that we form ourselves into a company, by election of officers according to the rules and regulations of war. Resolved, that the company be called the 'Spring Grove Reserves,' that we elect officers annually. Resolved that the first annual meeting be held the first Saturday in June, 1883, at the residence of J. B. O'Neal. Resolved, that we heartily cooperate with the county union in agitating for and assisting in the the building of a soldier's monument for the honored dead of Green county." An annual meeting was held June 3, 1883, and following officers were elected: Fred Ties, captain; James H. Chapel, 1st lieutenant; J. B. O'Neal, 2d lieutenant; S. C. Williams, orderly sergeant; J. P. Kildow, 1st sergeant; Jacob Haas, 2d sergeant; A. C. Chapel, 3d sergeant; David Colby, 4th sergeant. The following is the company roll: Allen, A. J.; Brant, Samuel; Coldren, William II.; Colwell, Samuel; Davis, G. W.; Edwards, William; Hall, William; Jackson, Thomas H.; Keller, Jacob; Kline, William; Smith, S. J.; Taylor, William; Young, Isaac W.; Zimmerman, Henry; Allen, E. R.; Allen, D. C; Dedrick, Daniel; Derrick, T. J.; Davis, James H.; Farmer, Henderson; McKinley, Leroy; Harrington, William.

War Times

Considerable excitement occurred over law suits growing out of the chopping down of a liberty pole - which was created by the Union League in 1863. A few men had hated the sight of that mast ever since it was raised, and under the plea of safety of people attending the union church services, in front of which the pole was standing, caused it to be cut down. An intense excitement followed. The war feeling with its hot feeling for and against was revived. Suits were commenced. The offending parties were beaten in the suits.