Waterford Town

Waterford Town

The settlement of what is now the township and village of Waterford began in 1836. The settlers of that year who yet survive and retain their original residences, are P. R. Mygatt, Samuel E. Chapman, Ira A. Rice, Archibald Cooper and Hiram Page. The first family settled in the town was that of P. R. Mygatt.

A list of the settlers of 1836 may be stated as follows : Ira A. Rice, Samuel E. Chapman and their wives, May, 1836 ; Archibald Cooper, September 1836 ; Hiram Page, August, 1836 ; Levi and Hiram Barnes, summer of 1836 ; Benoni Buttles, June, 1S36 ; John T. Palmer, May, 1836; Arad Wells, May 1836 ; Alpheus Barnes, Samuel C. Russ, Adney Sampson, Philip R. Mygatt, Henry and Austin Mygatt, Elisha Elms and Osborne L. Elms all during the season of 1836. Among the settlers of 1837, were Louis D. Merrills, Harvey Weage and Frederick A. Weage, Sautell Whitman, Israel Markham, Orrin Barry, I. S. Cooper, Dyer Buskirk, Wm. Wade, Mr. Burbank, John Cooper, James Cooper and Lorenzo Ward.

In the spring of 1836, Joseph and Tyler Caldwell settled in the town of Waterford, made their claims and built a shanty on the prairie since known as "Caldwell's prairie."

In July, 1836, Abram Ressigue, Wm. A. Cheney and Calvin Gault located at the same place, with their families. They lived in their wagons until they could build a log house. In the same year, Charles Dewitt, Paul W. Todd and Wesley Hunger made their settlements on the prairie.

In che fall of 1837, V. M. Willard and T. W. Gault came. In 1838 Jefferson Brown and D. Wood and families, Ira Coleman and N. Van Aerman and their families also settled on the prairie.

The first frame house built on " Caldwell's Prairie," was that of Joseph Caldwell, in the fall of 1837. T. W. Gault and Mrs. 0. Yan Valin are now the oldest surviving residents on the prairie.

I imagine that the first settlers of 1836, when they arrived on the bank of Fox River, at the place which was destined speedily to become a prosperous settlement and village, were at once attracted by the picturesqueness of the scenery which broke upon their view in its native beauty, and by the high promise of future prosperity and happiness, which the land to which they had come, seemed to afford.

On the spot where the dwelling of Samuel E. Chapman stands, was an Indian council house, called " Cadney's Castle," and all around it were Indian cornfields. The river offered unusual facilities for the establishment of a waterpower, and it was soon determined to found a village, taking its name from Waterford in the state of New York. The Indians had also, for a long time selected the place as their ford across the stream, which gave the name adopted, additional appropriateness.

The founders of Waterford village were Samuel E. Chapman, Levi Barnes and Samuel C. Russ. 0. W. Barnes and a Mr. Beebe had first made the claim, but Levi Barnes and Mr. Chapman bought them out. At the land sales in 1839, Eliphalet Cramer purchased the lands for Chapman and Barnes, and conveyed to them.

The hardships of these pioneers, during the first seasons of their settlement, were often severe. They had not only to contend against thieving Indians, but were obliged to transport their provisions and seed with ox teams, from Racine, Southport and Chicago. There were no roads in the country; streams had to be forded, marshes traversed, and all the difficulties of travel which prevail in an unsettled region, encountered. At some seasons, hunting and fishing afforded the chief means of subsistence. The men worked days, and hunted game and speared fish by torch-light at night.

But amid all their privations, the settlers were very happy, for they enjoyed the freedom and independence of their rugged life. New comers were always welcome to their humble hospitality ; every cabin and shake-roofed house was open ; friendship and brotherly love prevailed. There were no drones in those days. Every man and woman had work to do, and did it, and when one of the settlers had a job on his hands that he could not manage alone, all his neighbors gave him their gratuitous assistance.

When Mr. Merrills came into the town in 1837, he was obliged to pay $20 for his first barrel of flour, and had to split rails to pay for it.

During his journey to the west, in 1837, Mr. Merrills was one day wandering in the woods on the Nippersink, and came upon a log pen about three feet high and four feet square, covered and closely chinked Curiosity prompted him and his companion to investigate the newly discovered structure. Through a crevice in the roof they beheld a solitary Indian, sitting in the corner, painted and feathered, and well armed with rifle, tomahawk and knife. A hasty and inglorious retreat to the depths of the forest was immediately made, in momentary expectation of a farewell shot from the Pottawotomie "redskin," whose dominion was thus invaded.

Samuel E. Chapman and Levi Barnes built the first log house in the village of Waterford, in 1836. It was regarded "headquarters," and with its shake roof, still stands, slowly going to decay, but in its speechless old age, reviving in the minds of the old settlers interesting memories of the past.

In the fall of 1837, Messrs Barnes & Chapman, assisted by L. D. Merrills, Archibald Cooper, Ira A. Rice, Wm. Jones, John T. Palmer, Osborn L. Elms, Elisha Elms, and John Fisher, built the first dam across the river. The first ^aw mill was built in the fall of the same year, and the first grist mill in 1840 by Mr. Chapman.

The first crops raised in Waterford, were potatoes and rutabagas. Rutabagas became a regular farm crop. Mr. Cooper says that at one time he lived on them alone, fourteen days. Mr. Chapman brought with him the first rutabaga seed sown in the town.

For the first johnny cake Archibald Cooper ever ate, he ground the corn in a coffee mill at the house of Osborn L. Elms. They had with it molasses made from watermelons.

Among the settlers of 1839, was George Eaves ; and I judge him to have been a pretty sharp character from the following circumstance. A traveler from Milwaukee stopped,

his team, over night at the hotel of Mr. Russ. He had in his wagon what appeared to he a bag of oats. Eaves wanted oats for his own horses, and so he appropriated the bag and contents ; but upon giving his horses a liberal supply, he concluded that the defrauded traveler was an honest shoemaker, since the contents of his bag proved to be shoe pegs !

In the spring of 1836, Arad Wells plowed seven or eight acres on what is now the farm of Ira A. Rice; this was the first plowing done in the town, and upon the land plowed was raised the first crop of red clover grown in Waterford.

In the midst of all their hard work and struggle, the settlers indulged in many amusements. The wolf hunt of 1838 was one, when the settlers armed themselves with guns, clubs, scythes, dinner horns and pitchforks and went in pursuit of wolves and wolf scalps. It is said that the hunters, under competent officers, endeavored to close in on an entire township. Concentrating their forces, however, they finally surrounded a tract of forest, every man watching for his game, and finally all gathering in the center of the wood, without encountering a solitary wolf. As a wolf hunt it was, therefore, not a success; but returning home over the u big marsh," they overhauled a Wayfarer with his horses and wagon, journeying to Elkhorn, with a cargo of whisky aboard. This was game the hunters could appreciate ! The driver had turned his horses loose, and was reposing. The party, under the direction of their officers, formed a hollow square around the wagon. Details of further proceedings are unnecessary. Weariness overcame many of the huntejs, and the sequel gave celebrity to the wolf hunt of 1838 !

It is said that there were scolding wives in Waterford, for a considerable time thereafter, and that the traveler who had been thus defrauded, successfully obtained the redress for his wrongs to which in equity and sober conscience he was justly entitled !

Samuel C. Russ built the first hotel in Waterford. Levi Barnes was the settlers' first preacher. He was accustomed to gather his flock beneath the roof of Mr. Chapman's rude cabin. Some of the settlers were fond of Sunday fishing, and in one of his sermons he administered reproof for this profane practice, by saying: "Pioneers and sinners! I come to call "you to repentance; and as one so called, I declare to you "that unless you repent of your sins, you are gone, hook and "line, bob and sinker ! "

Ira A. Rice was the first Captain of the Waterford militia. Archibald Cooper was first lieutenant. Mr. Chapman had been a captain of light infantry at some time in his life, and had a wooden sword six feet long, but Capt. Rice reduced him to the ranks.

One time, when Mr. Rice was a magistrate, a man was brought before him, charged with stealing sheep. He was tried, and convicted. For want of a statute sufficiently penal, justice Rice sentenced the offender to twenty days hard labor on the highway, and he had to help build a bridge across Muskego creek.

The first white female child born in Waterford was Louisa Markham, born in 188T. John T. Rice, son of Ira A. Rice, is the oldest of the present residents born in the town.

Mr. Merrills made the first cradle and with it, in July 1887, cradled the first winter wheat that grew in Waterford. He bought five bushels of the wheat, which was threshed on the ground with oxen, and cleaned with a hand fan made from wheat, and fifty cents a bushel for carrying it to mill, at Root river. He got from the grinding a little bran, a little fine flour, and a good deal of shorts, but he says it all made good bread !

The first physician who came into Waterford, was Doctor Blanchard, but Dr. G. F. Newell, in May 1844, first made it a permanent location and home.

In May, 1844, a writer in the Racine Advocate, says of the village of Waterford, that it contains one hundred and fifty inhabitants, two saw mills, two grocery stores, one public house and business enough for another; that it has a good school, a good state of society, moral and religious, and now and then an abolitionst.

Source changes here: from The History of Racine and Kenosha Counties, Wisconsin .., by Western Historical Co, published 1879; 9,397 words in this source stream.

Waterford Town

The year of grace 1836, witnessed the arrival of the first white men in what is now the village of Waterford, in the persons of Mr. S. E. Chapman and Levi Barnes. They were for a long time residents of Lockport, Ind., but being attacked with the prevailing Western fever, mounted their horses one day, and, after some weeks of hard travel, reached the land of promise. Mr. Chapman was well satisfied and made up his mind to stay. He and Mr. Barnes ^^ camped out *' that night on the prairie, and woke in the morning to find their scarlet handkerchiefs, which they had tied on their heads the previous night, gone, stolen by the Indians, who were then in great force in that section of the country. Having made up his jnind to stay, Mr. Chapman returned to Lockport, and, in the fall of 1839, emigrated with his family to the new settlement. On his arrival, in 1836, he made the first claim in the vicinity on what is known as the "Wedges farm," half a mile west of the village. About the SS^e time, a Mr. Beebe arrived, and made a claim to the mill-power, erected a small shanty, and tried to hold it. In the following year, Mr. Chapman and Mr. Barnes purchased the mill-power from Mr. Beebe, paying him $700 for the same. Soon after, the^purchasers erected a saw-mill, and the year following built the first grist-mill in the village, which will be mentioned in detail, further on. Later, Mr. Alpheus Barnes made a claim to what is now known as '' Bennet*s farm," and, in the same year, Mr. Ephraim Barnes arrived with his family and took up his abode there, as did also his father and mother. He remained but a short time, when himself and his family made another move, and erected the first house in the village, in the shape of a log hut, which they jointly occupied, old Mr. Barnes in one half and Mr. Ephraim Barnes in the other. In 1838-39, emigration westward being at its height, Waterford received its share, and just prior to the first land sale, which was held in Milwaukee, in March, 1839, Moses Vilas, a surveyor, laid out the village. From that time on, the arrivals were quite numerous, and in order to keep pace with the growing demands of their little city, Mr. S. C. Kress, in 1839, erected a small frame building, in which he opened and maintained a tavern. It stood immediatdy behind the building now known as the " Waterford House," and for many years did a large business, but finding his place becoming too small, he, at the expiration of about six years, erected the " Waterford House/* a large and handsome brick dwelling, which still remains a monument to the past glory of the proprietor, who has been known to accommodate as many as forty teams there on one night.

The First Birth. - Among the many strangers who arrived here during the year 1838, was a very diminutive emigrant. She, for it was one of Qod*s best creations, was subsequently called Helen Chapman, and grew up to be an ornament to the city which she claims as the place of her nativity.

The First Death, - As to the name of the person whose death first cast a gloom over the little colony, some controversy has arisen. A portion of the citizens insist that it was a newly-born male child, a son of Mrs. Hiram Barnes, which occurred in the winter of 1837, and others that of Mr. Willard, a young Vermonter, who died about the same time from typhoid fever. The general opinion, however, is that it was that of the infant.

The First Store in the village was kept in 1848 by A. B. Jones, Jr., who rented a frame building for the purpose from S. C. Russ, which then stood on Main street.

The First Brick H(mse, - In 1848, Mr. Andrew B. Jones arrived from the State of New York and erected the first brick house, which still stands on Main street.

The Manufacturing Interests, - In 1838, the first mill was erected in the village - a sawmill - ^being started by Mr. Chapman. In the year following, he put up a flouring-mill with two *' run " of stones, one for flour and the other for feed. In 1848, Andrew B. Jones arrived from New York State and purchased a portion of the water-power from Chapman, upon which he erected a flouring-mill, which he operated for six years, and then removed to Janesville. In 1856, Mr. Chapman erected a large stone mill, which, after considerable litigation caused, the plaintiffs averred, by Chapman having raised the mill-dam, which they claimed overflowed their land, passed into the hands of Messrs. Parker, Smith & Co., by virtue of a judgment. About 1868, a verdict was rendered in their favor in Oshkosh, which empowered them to tear down the dam, but as that would have destroyed the water-power, the villagers raised 32,500 and procured a sale of the mill to the plaintiffs, they taking it in satisfaction of the judgment and paying him $4,000 in addition.

About the same year that Mr. Chapman erected his large mill, Mr. S. C. Russ put up a mill, which he ran for a number of years and sold to his son-in-law, James Keller, who afterward disposed of it to a Mr. Bronkhurst, in whose possession it was when destroyed by fire.

In 1840, William Hovey came from the State of New York and erected a large wooden mill at a cost of $16,000, but, after the lapse of ten years, Mr. Chapman instituted suit against him for using too much water and in the graphic language of one of the early settlers '* cleaned him out.** About 1864, George Grale arrived in the village from East Troy, Wis., and purchased the building which he fitted up as a paper-mill, carrying on that business for three years, but being finally compelled to close out for the lack of sufficient power.

The present interests of the village are represented by the flouring-mill already spoken of, a saw-mill established there about ten years ago by Dr. Daniel Thompson, and a brewery started in 1876 by Mr. John Beck, who still controls it, producing about 200 barrels of beer per day.

The Religious Record. - The first church was organized in 1851, as the Congregational Church, Mr. Levi Barnes being the exhorter. It is said of him that, on one occasion, while speaking to his congregation on the enormity of Sunday fishing, <jf which they were very fond, he warned them that, if they did not reform, they would all be gone, "hook, line, bob and sinker." For the first tifo years, meetings were held in Mr. Chapman's house ; but, in 1853, it was decided to build, and, accordingly, work was commenced upon a piece of ground donated by S. C. Chapman, and the building completed in 1857. It cost $3,500, and will seat 300 persons. The first regular Pastor was the Rev. R. R. Snow, of Connecticut, who remained there ten years. He was followed by the Rev. Mr. Stevens, who remained about three years. Various ministers filled the pulpit up to 1876, when the Rev. Mr. Clapp took charge, and remained two years.

The Methodist Church was organized in 1872, with about twenty meinbers. They worshiped in the Congregational Church for a few months, after which they built a church of their own. It cost them $2,500, being constructed of wood, with a stone baaement, and will seat 200 persons. The first minister was the Rev. Mr. Painter, a student from Evanston, who remained three years, and was followed by the Rev. Mr. Halsey, who remained ti^o years, being followed in his turn by the Rev. Mr. Griswold. The society now numbers fifty persons, the Rev. Mr. Porter being their spiritunl adviser, and is a flourishing organization, having a neat house of worship, supplied with an organ and other accessories to comfort and convenience.

The German Methodist organized eight years ago, with a complement of twenty worshipers, and proceeded at once to build a wooden church, at a cost of $1,600. Their organization, since that time, has increased to some extent, and now numbers thirty-five persons. They have never had a regular minister located with them, but were supplied from other places until a year ago, when the Rev. John Brier was "called.**

St, Peter's German Lutheran Church was organized in 1860, with about forty members, and, in 1864, they erected a large stone church, at a cost of $2,000. The land upon which it stands was donated by Mr. Schentzenberg, and, in 1866, he made a claim to the church. The congregation brought suit against him, and, in the same year, judgment was rendered in their favor. ' The church will seat 250 persons, and, in addition, they support a good school and parsonage, which were erected at a cost of $1,200. The first minister was the Rev. Mr. Englebrecht; the present, Mr. Frederic Schneider. The present Trustees are Messrs. Charles Buckholds, Charles Kahn and William Davis.

The Catholic Church established itself at Waterford, in 1850, and within two years erected a church edifice, the society at that time beingcomposed of 150 members. It is of stone, and cost $2,000, the seating capacity being 300. Father Matthew Gernbauer was the first priest, the present incumbent being the Rev. Charles Schumacher. The church is apparently prospering, as is evidenced by the purchase, some time ago, of a large pipe organ, for which they paid $600. In addition to the church, they have a priest's house of stone, and a large stone schoolhouse, the latter addition having been established in 1871, and is presided over by the School Sisters.

Schools. - The first school was established in 1840, of which Miss Caldwell was the teacher. She served one term, and then dissolved her connection with the institution. In those days of early ventures in every department of life on the frontier, no salaries were paid the pedagogues as the practice now, it being the custom for teachers to ^' board out'* the tuition furnished ambitious pupils. It was not until after the State took charge of the schools, in 1858, that a money consideration was offered teachers. The first schoolhouse was built in District No. 2, Rice's Corners. That was taught first by Mrs. Dr. Newhall, she also "boarding" for her pay. Twelve years ago, the present school, a fine stone building, was erected. It is now in charge of Miss Hazeltine and Miss Malone, and under the dominion of a School Board, consisting of John E. Bennett, Director, John T. Rice, Clerk, and Theodore Harding, Treasurer. In the matter of schools they are well supplied, having no less than four other district schools in the varioos districts, each of which is in charge of a competent teacher.

The Cemeteries. - There are but two in the village, " Oak wood" and " The Old-Settlers," the former located in the last ten years ; the latter an old institution.

The Post Office was established in the village of Waterford, in 1843, in the Waterford House, Samuel C. Russ being Postmaster. He kept it for a number of years, and was succeeded by G. W. Sproat, who retained it eight years. It is now in charge of C. N. Whitman, who keeps it in J. W. Jordan's store. In former days, the mails used to go by stage from Kenosha to Janesville, there being a mail from the East and West on alternate days. There is now a daily mail from Burlington, by stage.

Secret Societies. - The Temple Lodge of Free and AcceptedMasons was organized April 24, 1858, the officers being Samuel E. Chapman, W. M. ; Hiram D. Morse, S. W. ; Nelson H.

Palmer, J. W. ; George W. Sproat, Secretary; Charles Moe, Treasurer ; Archibald Cooper, S. D. ; William C. Sproat, J. D. ; William B. rowell. Tiler ; Ira M. Sumner, Chaplain ; Horace Carpenter, Marshal, and eleven Master Masons. When they were first organized, they occupied a room in the back of Mr. Chapman's house, but, as their numbers increased, they found their quarters getting too small, and, in 1862, moved into a room over Palmer & Moe's store, which, with one or two intervals, they have occupied ever since. The Lodge now numbers fifty-three members, and the oflScers are : G. Newell, W. M. ; Henry C. Wood, S. W. ; Elisha Lewis, J. W. ; F. C. Willman, Treasurer ; S. H. Cook, Secretary ; D. C. Engleson, S. D. ; W. H. Smith, J. D. ; Thomas Beaumont and S. M. Smith, Stewards ; Daniel Foat, Tiler.

The Sons of Temperance were organized on February 12, 1872, with twenty-eight members, Dr. Newall being the first Worthy Patriarch. They now number forty-five members, and in addition, have a "wideawake " section for all children under fourteen years of age, which was organized April 4, 1879. The roster contains thirty members. Miss Ella Hulbert being the Worthy Patriarch of the whole. Tliey have a very nice hall over G. F. McLeish's store on Main street.

27ie Temple of Honor was granted a charter on November 18, 1876, with a membership stated at seventy-four, and the following oflScers : G. B. Newall, Deputy Worthy Chief; W. B. Robinson, W. C. ; Dr. G. F. Newall, Past Worthy Chief; S. H. Cook, Worthy Vice Chief; Charles Palmer, Worthy Recorder; M. P. McKenzie, Asmstant Worthy Recorder; Fred Wallman, Worthy Treasurer; E. B. Moe, Financial Recorder; W. C. Sproat, Worthy Usher; Alexander Banchop, Worthy Assistant Usher ; Francis Gault, Worthy Guardian, and Jacob Foat, Worthy Sentinel. The Lodge has fallen oflT in numbers very much, until now it is but a shadow of its former self, the number being but thirty-two. The oflScers are : M. Beardsley, W. C. ; Daniel Cadwell, D. G. W. C. ; M. P. McKenzie, P. W. C. ; Daniel Cadwell, W. R. ; Thomas Hansen, A. R. ; Ole Hansen, W. T. ; F. C. Wallman, W. V. T. ; Alexander Banchop, W. W.; Peter Hattelsted, D. W., and the Rev. Dr. Porter, W. C.

LUTHER J. ALBEE, farmer ; P. 0. Waterford ; born in Chesterfield, N. H.. Oct. 28, 1819 ; son of Peter and Louisa Albee ; came to Rar^ne Co. the fall of 1846 ; located at Rochester. With Abial "Whitman opened a "general store" - dry goods, groceries, etc. He married Miss H. Whitman, daughter of Abial and Hannah, Sept. 8, 1864. They have had five children, four living - Eva L., borri July 5, 1847. died April 20, 1849; Alice W., born Jan. 7, 1850; Addie V., born June 17, 1858; Hattie A., born Nov. 16, 1858; George D., born Jan. 13, 1861. Mr. Albee was elected several terms U) Supervisor. His family attend the Baptist Church. He is Liberal in politics.

ARETAS BAYIjEY, farmer ; P. 0. Caldwell Prairie ; born in Derby, Orleans (\».. Vt., Nov. 23, 18L1 ; son of James and Hannah Bayley. Aretas came to Wisconsin in the spring of 1842, and .settled on Section 8; broke ground the following spring. He married, May 16. 1836, Miss Mary Leavens, daughter of Charles and Polly ; she was born in Vermont. They had two children - Sarah P., horn Aug. 3, 1837, Herbert 0., born Aug. 14, 1840. Mr. Bayley went to Vermont for his family in July, and returned in August. His farm is probably one of the best in the county - living springs, plenty oi* wood and timber. Mrs. Bayley, wife of Aretas, died Sept. 30, 1877 ; is buried at Caldwell Prairie Cemetery. He was elected Supervisor in 1850 ; has served several terms ; has served on the School Board. Commenced his Western life in 1848 ; the family went on a visit to Vermont, and, for the first time realized their preference for that adopted home in the West, returned perfectly satisfied. Mr, Bayley*8 father and mother came out in 1850, and lived with them several years, and died within a few months of each other. Mr. Bayley at the age of 82 years, and his wife at 77 years. They were buried at Sheboygan Falls. Mr. Bayley's farm consists of 317 acres on Sections 2, 4, 8 and 9, Town 4, Ranse 19. He raises Spanish Merino sheep, Poland-China hogs, Grade Durham cattle, horses, cross breed Morgan, Hambletonian and Scotch Traveler.

EZRA BEARDSLiFi Y, farmer ; P. 0. Waterford ; born in Caledonia, Racine Co., Wis.. April 1, 1839 ; son of Elam and Naomi Beardsley. His father, Elam, came to Racine in 1834, from Cass Co., Mich. ; returned for his wife and son Martin ; located at " Caledonia; *' thence to Waterford. His son, Ezra, married Miss Elizabeth Fox, daughter of James and Mary Fox, of Waterford, Dec. 27, 1866. They have four children - Delbert, born Oct. 18, 1867 ; Gertrude, born July 8, 1872 ; Hattie, bom March 19, 1874 ; Baby, born Dec. 5, 1878. Ezra's farm is 160 acres. He raises cattle, sheep, horses and hogs, all fine stock. The place is located ou Section 19. is well watered and wooded. He has sixty acres under cultivation, all well fenced. The family attend the Methodist Church. He is Liberal in politics. Mr. Elam Beardsley was one of the first white settlers in this county, and suffered many deprivations and hardships ; at times, the family could not get provisions sufficient to subsist on.

9IARTIN BEARDSLEY, farmer; P. 0. Waterford; bom in Cass Co., Mich., Dee. 18, 1831 ; son of Elam and Naomi Beardsley, who came to Eacine County in 1835, and located in Caledonia; made a claim on 160 acres. Mr. Elam Beardsley came to Bacine in 1834, made his claim and returned to Michigan for his wife and son, Martin. Traded his farm for one in Waterford, on Section 21, now called the Old Homestead. Martin bought fifteen acres on the same section, and has since added eighty-five acres to it and owns a farm of 100 acres. He married Miss Elizabeth Mygatt, daughter of Philip R. and Sarah Mygatt, Feb. 15, 1855 ; they have one child - Flora J., born Dec. 3, 1855 ; married Wm. A. Cooper, of Waterford, July 29, 1877. Mr. Beardsley went to California in 1850 - crossed the plains; returned in 1852 ; being a mechanic he started a blacksmith-shop, and also the carpenter and joiner business; has built some very fine buildings in this lection of the country. He enlisted Aug. 25, 1864, in Co. A, 43d Regt. Wis. V. I., under Capt. E. D. Lowery ; was sent to Nashville, Tenn., thenoe to Johnsonville, finally stationed at Deckerd, doing picket duty ; he was in many light engagements but no regular battle; was discharged July, 1865.

JOHN E. BENIVETT, farmer; P.O. Waterford; born in Waterford, Racine Co., Wis., Nov. 22, 1853 ; son of Patrick and Mary Bennett, who came to Racine County and located on Section 36 ; they sold out there and moved to the village of Waterford, and Patrick Bennett went to work at his trade, carpenter and joiner. In 1861, he enlisted in Co. E, 19th Regt. Wis. V. I. Mr. Bennett raised a fall company and was appointed Captain, under Col. Horace T. Saunders, of Racine ; the regiment went into service in Virginia and was in many engagements ; his company was cut to pieces at the battle uf Fair Oaks ; the company went into that battle with 180 men, lost 136, and eight out of nine officers were killed. Mr. P. Bennett was killed Oct. 27, 1864. Married Miss Mary Kelley, daughter of Thomas Kelley of Waterford; they had five children - John E., born Nov. 22, 1853; Mary A., April 17, 1856; James, August 30,1858; William T., Oct. 3, 1860; George A., Oct. 19, 1864. Mrs. Bennett died Jan. 17, 1875. John E. carries on the farm. The boys are all unmarried. Their farm has eighty acres, seventy-two under cultivation. They are members of the Catholic Church.

CHRIiiiTIAN BERBER, watchmaker; Town Clerk, Waterford; born in kingdom of Wurtemberg, Germany, Feb. 1, 1843; son of Julius and Eliza Berger, who came to America June 5. 1854. They settled at Green Bay, Wis. Christian's mother died January, 1855; his father, Julius, died October, 1874. They had seven children ; five came to America with them; two died coming west from New York, and were buried at Kenosha. William "C. enlisted in November for our late war ; was taken prisoner by the rebels at Okolona, Ark. ; died from the effects of a wound received at that battle. Christian enlisted at Green Bay in the 9th Wis. V. I., Co. H, under Capt. Gumal Hesse ; was in two battles and many engagements ; was taken prisoner at the battle of Newtonia, Mo. ; was discharged Dec. ^>, 1864; came to Racine Co. Oct. 15, 1869; located at Waterford; was elected Town Clerk, 1871; served four years; re-elected 1878; elected Justice of the Peace in 1878; is an Odd Fellow, and a member of the Lutheran Church.

E. T. BUTTLES, farmer ; P. 0. Waterford ; born in Madison, Madison Co., N. Y., June 24* 1832 ; son of Harvey M. and Abigail. E. T. Buttles came to Racine Co. with his parents at the age of

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10 years ; married Miss Nancy E. Beardsley, daughter of Elam and Naomi Beardsley, January, 1856. She is said to be the first white female child born in the county. They have six children - Clarence L., George L., Ethel N., Ben E., Arthur H. and Elam. Mr. Buttles was elected to the Board of Supervisors ; has been an Odd Fellow for many years, and a member of the Temple of Honor ; liberal in his views, religious and political.

MBS. S. E. CHAPMAN (widow); P. 0. Waterford; born in Pinckney, Lewis Co., N. Y., June 18, 1807; daughter of Levi and Lou Barnes, who came to Racine in the fall of 1836, and settled on Sec. 35, which homestead now stands in the centre of a beautiful village ; the spot was formerly called, by the Indians, '* CaJney Castle," named after an Indian Chief - the old Indian Council ground. Mrs. Chapman is the only surviving member of the Barnes family. Mr. S. E. Chapman, attorney at law, married Miss Harriet Barnes at Batavia, N. Y., September, 1832. They had eight children, seven are living - Helen L., Irving H., Ellen V., Chauncy S., Hattie A., Imogene R., Charles A., Mary E. Mr. S. E. Chapman was born at Saratoga Lake, N. Y. He was a member of the Territorial Legislature and of the first State Legislature, also a member in 1861 ; was admitted to practice in all the courts. He was a Masonic member. He started his S)n8, Irving and Chauncy, in the milling business; one at Oketo, Kan., the other at Hanover, Washington Co., Kan. They are pro.spering finely. Ellen and Imogene constitute the firm of I. R. Chapman & Co., in the millinery business, at Waterford. They own the building. Mr. Chapman died Sept. 25, 1872.

CARSTEN CLAUSEN, Fox River Hotel; born in Germany Sept. 21, 1832; son of Claus and M. Clausen. His father is still livins: in Germany at the age of 81 years. Carsten came to Racine Co. in 1862 ; commenced hotel business in 1867 ; married Miss Mary Undresen, of Germany ; they had six children; five are living - Ferdinand (died 1872), Caroline, Christian, August, Annie and Leisie. Mr. Clausen enlisted as private in Co. K, 41st Regt. Mo. Vol., Capt. Bramser; was stationed at St. Louis doing provost duty ; discharged 1865.

J. B. FISHER, farmer; P. 0. Waterford; born in York, Livingston Col, N. Y., April 12, 1835 ; son of Elev. John and Catherine Fisher ; Mrs. Fisher came to Wisconsin Oct. 4, 1848 ; the father died in York July 22, 1845 ; he left; eight children, five now livintr ; she settled on Sec. 17, in town of Waterford, and died Jan. 14, 1876; was buried at Vernon, Waukesha Co., in the burial ground of the Reformed Presbyterian Church ; James R. and his sister Catharine still retain the old homestead ; both unmarried. The farm consists of 200 acres; eighty acres are under cultivation ; he raises a fine quality of domestic stock - cattle, horses, sheep and hogs, and all kinds of grain. John K., a brother, is an old frontiersman, and has traveled through the Far West ; was in Montana in 1863 ; was a member of the *' Vigilantes,*' who were obliged to resort to extreme measures to rid that country of a band of the worst border rufiians ever known to a new country. He assisted in hanging twenty-four men; the first hung was George Ives^ of Ives' Grove, Racine Co., Wis. ; the chief of the band was Robert Plumber, of Waukesha, Wis. John K. married Miss Florence Johncoy, of Waterford, July 10, 1874; they have two children - Robert S. and Walter F. ; independent in religion and politics.

DAWIEL FOAT, farmer, plasterer and bricklayer ; P. 0. Waterford ; born in England Oct. 16, 1832 ; son of Richard and Sarah Foat, who came to America in 1836, with their parents ; Daniel and Tamsen Foat located at Schenectady, N. Y.; worked a farm for the Rev. Andrew Yates on shares for twelve years ; in 1848, came to Racine Co. Richard, the father of Daniel, Jr., was bom in England in 1811 ; married at the age of 18 years; had nine children, five boys; settled in Rochester. Daniel is the oldest son of Richard and Tamsen ; he married Miss Sally Ann Barnes, daughter of Hiram and Fidelia, of Waterford, Aug. 19, 1856; they have two children - Irving C, born May 24, 1868; Burritt G., March 10, 1867. Mr. Foat is a Master Mason, member of the Temple of Honor and Methodist Church, and liberal in politics.

Francis H., Aug. 13, 1849 ; Julian V., Jan. 27, 1851 ; Belle R., April 10, 1853. Mrs. Gault met with an unfortunate accident, which resulted in her death after suffering five days, Sept. 8, 1861. She was buried at the Prairie Cemetery. Mr. Gault married again Miss Ruth Ann Sykes, daughter of Solomon and Betsey Sykes, Oct. 2, 1862 ; they have one child - Hattie M., born May 11, 1867. Mr. Gault has been elected to many town oflBces : elected Assessor in 1852, and re-elected in 1879 ; was Vice President of the State Wool Growers' Association, and Postmaster at Caldwell Prairie. Democrat.

1>ATJLD B. HEALY, farmer; P. 0. Rochester; born in Mansfield, Windham Co., Conn., Nov. 19, 1836 ; son of Jedediah and Abigail Healy, who came to Wisconsin in 1839 with six children - four sons and two daughters ; they came by boat via the lakes ; tried to land at Racine, but, the lake being too rough to attempt to reach the beach, were obliged to go to Milwaukee ; they located at Gardner's Prairie, Widworth Co.; his first purchase of land was on Sees. 7 and 8. The old gentleman, Jedediah Healy, died Oct. 5, 1874; his wife followed on Nov. 5, of the same year. Their son George lives on the old homestead. David B. married, Jan. 12, 1860, Miss Frances A., daughter of John and Amelia Blackbom, bom in Yorkshire, Eng.; they have had six children ; four living - Rosella J., born Nov. 26, 1860 ; Geo. W., Dec. 30, 1861 ; Percy D., Oct. 5, 1865; Ellis F., Feb. 4, 1869; Alma F., Feb. 16, 1870; Morris B., Nov. 9, 1873. Mr. Healy is a member of the Odd Fellows. Owns 200 acres of fine land, and raises some very fine merino sheep, Chester white hog& and fine draft horses ; has taken premiums at the county fairs.

W. F. HEIOnifGFELiD, harness-maker, Waterford; born in Waterford April 10, 1852; son of Frank and Elizabeth Henningfeld, who came to Racine Co. July 4, 1845. This son, W. F., served his time with M. F. Raymond, in Waterford, at harness- making, and bought him out Sept. 27, 1878 ; conducts the business on his own account. He married Miss Margaret, daughter of Theodore and Gertrude Greter, of Milwaukee ; they have two children - John, born May 5, 1876 ; Roeie, Aug. 26, 1878. Members of Catholic Church.

BEN JAUIN HIMEBAUCH, farmer ; P. 0. Waterford ; born in Liberty, Columbia Co., Penn., Feb. 27, 1819 ; son of Philip and Eve Himebauch ; came to Racine Co. in fall of 1843 ; located in East Troy, Walworth Co., on Sec. 25 ; in 1848, moved to where they now live, in Waterford ; bis fiurm consists of 140 acres ; raises cattle, sheep, horses and hogs, very fine common stock. He married Miss Mary Ann, daughter of William and Lydia Lesher, Dec. 2, 1841 ; they had twelve cbildren - Benjamin F., Mary £., Wm. H., Alfretta, Eunice £., Sewall, Philip, Marcellus, Loring £., Clarence A., Francis G. and Anna M. The family attend the Baptist Church. Liberal in politics.

ORLANDO W. HOLT, farmer ; P. 0. Caldwell Prairie ; bom in Reading, Windsor Co., Vt., May 2, 1823; son of Oliver and Harriet Holt; Orlando came to Wisconsin ; landed at Milwaukee; went to Racine Co. ; worked out by the month on farms ; when he had time, would search for Government land ; places he would have taken, he thought too far from market, and he would not purchase; in a very few years he saw his mistake; towns, villages and fine farms have sprung up rapidly in that vicinity. He married Miss Eliza Jones, daughter of John and Esta Jones, Jan. 22, 1866 ; she died July 31, 1871 ; is buried at Caldwell Prairie Cemeteiy ; for his second wife he married Miss Louisa, daughter of R. S. and Margaret Jackson ; they had three children, two living - Robert L., born July 4, 1873 ; Orlando W., Jr., Sept. 18, 1874 ; Addison, July 5, 1876, died May, 1879. Member of Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Owns 265 acres on Sees. 23 and 24, 40 acres of which lies across the river. Is liberal in religion and politics.

C. H. jrWD, farmer; P. 0. Waterford; born in the town of Waterford July 24, 1850; son of Alfred and Elizabeth Judd; came from Ithaca, N. Y., in 1845 ; C. H. Judd bought the James Cooper place on Sec. 29, Oct. 8, 1872. Married Dec. 18, 1872, Miss Alva S. Hodge, daughter of S. S. Hodge; they have two children - Lewis, born Feb. 26, 1874 ; Bertha, May 30, 1876. Mr. Judd is a member of the Temple of Honor ; the family attend the Methodist Church.

CHABLES HOE, of the firm of Palmer & Moe, general merchandise, Waterford ; bom in Madison Co., N. Y., Sept. 19, 1819 ; son of Abram and Nandy Moe; Mr. C. Moe was one of seven eons; came to Wisconsin in April, 1848, and located in Waterford in September of same year; worked at bis trade as cooper till 1850 ; up to 1862, was engaged in milling. Married Miss Emily Curtis, of Osw^o, N. Y., in 1847 ; they had twelve children - nine boys; six are living. Formed the present copartnership in 1868. Is a Freemason. Family attend the Methodist Church. Democrat.

NICHOIiAS nOIiLZEN, Chausen & Mollzen, Fox River Hotel, Waterford ; bom in Germany Feb. 21, 1838 ; son of Peter and Ann Sophia Mollzen ; Nicholas came to Racine in June, 1865; is a farmer; worked three years ac Racine; settled in Waterford in 1868; bought Fox River Hotel; has sinoe bought twenty acres of land on Sec. 36. Married Miss Annie, daughter of Claus and Annie

HIRAH D. horse, farmer; P. 0. Waterford ; born in Hamburg, Erie Co , N. Y., Jan. 29, 1815 ; son of William and Lydia Morse; came to Racine Co. 1836, in the spring; settled in Caledonia; made a claim on 160 acres, eight miles from Racine City. Married Miss M. A., daughter of Ezra and Mary Beardsley; they have had seven children, six are living - Herman, born March 16, 1844; Rosella, Oct. 11, 1846; Edwin, Oct. 18, 1848; Walter, Feb. 28. 1851 ; Alice, Jan. 20, 1854, died July 15, 1854; Emma, bom Oct. 25, 1855; Idilla, Aug. 6, 1861. Mr. Morse was elected Superintendent of Schools about 18H9, at Cale^ionia; Road Commissioner in Rochester in 1846, and Assessor of Waterford one year; has been Supervisor many years; was elected to the State Legislature and served in 1857 and 1858. Is a Knight Templar. The family attend the Baptist Church.

JOHIf E. niJliANY, farmer; P. 0. Waterford; born in Waterford, Racine Co., Aug. 15, 1847; son of John and Ruth Ann, of Ithaca, N. Y., who came to Racine at an early day and settled on Sec. 7 ; the fium consisted of 240 acres, eighty in Troy and 1 60 in Waterford ; they bad five boys unmarried; their mother is 51 years old; their father died Dec. 14, 1865 ; buried at East Troy. John E. is the oldest of the family ; he carries on the farm, and raises sheep, hogs, cattle and horses. Merino sheep, Durham grade of cattle and the Magee hogs, and all kinds of grain. He is a member of the Wool Grower's Association at CaldwelFs Prairie. Three of the brothers are interested in two farms, the Eben Milroy homestead and stock. Family attend Catholic Church.

JAUES H. QUINN, blacksmith ; Waterford ; born in town of Norway, Wis., March 28, 1855 ; son of James and Catherine Quinn. They came to Racine Co. about 1848. James H. served his time at his trade at Rochester, Wis. Engaged in business for himself in 1878, at his present location. He is a member of the Catholic Church.

OKA A. RICE, farmer and attorney at law ; Waterford ; bom in Oswego Co., N. T., Sept. 17,1812; the son of Abel and Lois. He came to Racine Co. May, 1836, and located at Waterford, formerly Rochester, on the southeast quarter of Sec. 27, Town 4, Range 19. Broke first ground in the summer of 1836. That year Mr. Rice built a log but and lived a bachelor's life. He raised a few potatoes, rutabagas, a little wheat and com. Married Miss Orilla Caldwell, daughter of Benjamin and Sarah C. Their license was the second one granted, and certificate recorded in Racine Co. They have had two children - John T., born May 24, 1839; married Helen A. Bouirhton April, 1866; Sarah L., Feb. 15, 1842; married Levi Hulbert Feb. 20, 1862. John T. was the first white male child now living, born in the township, and the first baby born in Rochester. Family attend Methodi<9t Church. Mr. Ira A. Rioe was admitted to practice in the courts of Wisconsin in 1870.

BEY. FREDERICK SCHNEIDER, Pastor of St. Peter's German Lutheran Church; bora in the city of Friedburg, Germany, May 16, 1850 ; son of Carl and Catherine. His father, Carl, was an architect ; Frederick was educated at the Concordia College, at St. Louis, Mo.; he graduated in 1870 ; was ordained a priest in July of the same year ; was located first at Concord, Jefferson Co., Wis., in 1870 ; at Waterford in April, 1876. Married Miss Louisa, daughter of Gotleib and Wilhelmine Christian, Nov. 22 1870

JOHN F. SCHWARTZ, Waterford; born in Germany Aug. 15, 1816; son of David and Hannah Schwartz ; he came to America in 1837, and located at Boston, Mass.; came to Wisconsin in 1841 ; bought eighty acres on Sec. 35, at East Troy ; Mr. Schwartz built the first brewery at that place in 1847 ; it was bumed about 1850 ; he then tumed his attention to farming ; also worked at building log huts, cooperage, splitting rails, etc. Married, at 30 years of a^. Miss Barbara Cabperil, of Lancaster Co., Penn.; his wite died Nov. 26, 1875 ; was buried at Honey Creek Cemetery ; his second marriage was to Miss Sarah E. Dewar March 18, 1879, daughter of John and Elizabeth, of Yemon, Waukeslut Co., Wis.

WIIililAll SHENKENRIJRY, hamess-maker, Waterford; bora in Germany Aug. 21, 1854; son of Jacob and Elizabeth S., who came to America in August, 1856; located at Racine; commenced a bread-bakery ; went to Waterford, Wis., in 1859 ; opened a general store, saloon and hotel ; they had seven children, five are living ; W^illiam served his apprenticeship at Waterford ; commenced business for himself in 1874. He marri^ Miss Elizabeth Diest, daughter of George and Sophia Diest, of Troy ; they have one child - Sophia E.. born Sept. 23, 1876. They attend the Lutheran Church ; Democrat.

WHiLIAn A. STRATTON, farmer ; P. O. Caldwell Prairie ; bom in Bennington, Vt., July 10, 1810 ; son of Sheldon and Hannah Stratton. William A. married Miss Susan F. Hunt, daughter of John P. and Alice Hunt. Wm. A. and wife and one child (Henry Clay, born April 20, 1843) eame to Racine Co. Oct. 26, 1849 ; Mr. S. came out the 1st of May, and purchased eighty acres on Sec.

3, Town 4, Range 1 9 cast, now Waterford ; he has now 225 acres. 35 on Sec. 2 ; raises grain and stock. He was elected Supervior in 1860. Is a Master Mason and an Odd Fellow ; family attends the Methodist Church ; politics, Republican.

URS. rosin a utter, widow of Josiah H. utter; P. 0. Caldwell Prairie; born in town of G-uilford, N. Y., Aug. 27, 18 iO; (laughter of Austin and Irene Foot. Mr. Utter was born in Bainbridge, N. Y., Jan. 15, 1815; Mr. Utter died July 22, 1871 ; they came to Ha'^ine Co. in the fall of 1845, and settled on Sec. 6. Were married Feb. 28, 1843, at Guilford, N. Y.; had three children - Imogeoe, born March 5, 1845, married Albert Patterson ; Delbert, born Oct. 21, 1852, married Jennie Peecock ; Fremont, born March 21, 1861. Mrs. Utter's mother, Irene Dyer, lives near her, at the age of 84 years, and is a remarkably smart old lady ; has resided there twenty-six years. The family attends the Baptist Church.

BANI UTTER, farmer; P.O. Waterford; born in Middleburg, Schoharie Co., N. Y., Jan. 20, 1820 ; son of Dan and Lucy Utter ; Mr. Dan Utter died in New York State ; his widow was left with two boys - Bani and Spencer; she came to Racine Co. in 1860, and located on " Caldwell's Prairie," Section 5 ; moved to Section 7,40 acres. Bani was married three times ; had three children by his first wife - Charles G., born Jan. 3, 1846; Lucy E., born Oct. 19, 1847 ; Elijah D., born May 20, 1849. Charles G. died at Washington, D. C, in 1865. About the close of the war, he was with the troops on the raid to capture Jeff Davis, and, from over-exertion, was taken sick, went to the hospital and died. Lucy E. married William Herrick, F]lijah D. married Ellen Vosburgh. Family attend Methodist Church. Politics, Republican.

JACOB VAM AERNAH, farmer ; P. 0. Waterford ; bom in Huron Co., Ohie, Feb. 20, 1836 ; son of Nathaniel and Eunice V., who came to Racine Co., and settled in Waterford, on Sections 7, 8, 17 and 18; had a farm of 400 acres; the mother died Jan. 4, 1869; the father died Jan. 20, 1873; his sons - Jacob and Alfred B. - succeeded the old gentleman. Jacob has set off forty acres of the farm to his brother, to add to his farm adjoining. Jacob raises choice domestic stock, cattle, sheep and hogs, also, all kinds of grain. He married, Jan. 20, 1863, Miss Mary Fisher, daughter of Rev. John and Catherine Fisher; they have one child - Amanda, born Feb. 4, 1868. Family attend Reformed Presbyterian Church. Politics, Republican.

FREDERICK C WAIiLHANIV, cabinet manufacturer, retail dealer and underUker, Waterford; bom in Mecklinburg, Germany, Sept. 8, 1832; came to America Aug. 10, 1854; came to Racine Co. and learned his trade ; served three years ; worked in Burlington and Rochester ; commenced business for himself at Waterford in the fall of 1857. Married Miss Dorothy, daughter of Levi and Fredrica Keohnke, of Germany, April 5, 1857; they have four children - Augusta F., George F., Dora E. and Carl G. Mr. Wallmann owns fifty-three acre« of land one mile east of the village, worth $2,000. He commenced to manufacture by hand; put in horse-power; for the past twelve years has run with steam-power ; has done a wholesale business with Racine City merchants.

ii. C. WARD, farmer and stock -raiser ; P. O. Caldwell Prairie ; born in Gaines, Orleans Co., N. Y., Feb. 18, 1839 ; only son of X. C. and Bjtuey L. C. Ward; came to Racine Co., Wis., in the fall of 1861 ; was agent and school teacher about sixteen years; now living on the old homestead known as the Resague farm. Sec. 5, fifty-three acres ; also eighty acres on Sec. 10. Mr. Ward is raising horses of fine blooded stock. Ward's Swigert was sired by Richards' Swigert, dam Kit; the dam Kit, the dam of Ellen C, known as the Field's mare, with a record of 2:31, and can trot in the twenty's ; Richards' Swigert was sired by Alexander's Norman, dam Blandina, by Mambrino Chief; he is a brother to Blackwood; record, 2:31, at 3 years of age; a brother to Lulu; record, 2:15, and May Queen, 2:20. The following are names and time of a few of old Swigert's colts: Dixie, 2:30 ; Governor Hays, 2:31 ; Fayette, 2:36; Whitewater Bill, 2:35 ; Resolute, 2:30. Nate William's colt, with training, showed at the State Fair at Janesville, a half mile in 1:16. He also owns the Royal George - a general purpose horse. Mr. Ward married Miss Ellen G., daughter of Lorenzo Wood, Jan. 6, 1863 ; they have four children - Leon C, Elmer G., J. R. and Addie F. Mr. Ward is a member of the Temple of Honor ; Sons and Daughters of Temperance ; Congregational Church, and Liberal in polities.

li. W. WARD, Caldwell Prairie; born in Luzerne Co., Penn., April 25, 1818; son of Orlando and Phebe, of Vermont ; they had ten children - six boys and four girls. L. W. came to Racine Co. June 27, 1840 ; remained with his uncle, Daniel Wood, at Caldwell Prairie, a year or so ; got possession of Government land. Mr. Ward was influenced by his own judgment to purchase these lands, being satisfied, at no distant day, he would be remunerated by their products and inhanced value. His beautifbi ' residence stands under the brow of the hill, sheltered from the bleak, northwest winds, and a more lovcJj spot cannot be seen in the whole township. Mr. Ward married Miss Harriet C, daughter of Josenh uid

JOHN DALE, Jr., farmer, Sec. 30 ; P. 0. Waterford ; was bora in Norway in 1833 ; came to America in 1837, with his parents, and located in Illinois; came to Racine Co. in 1842. Married in 1857; his wife was born in Norway; they have eight children living, and have lost two. Mr. and Mrs. Dale are members of the Lutheran Church. He owns 160 acres of land.

O* A« FIELD, farmer. Sec. 11; P. 0. North Cape; was born in Sweden in 1835; came to Wisconsin in 1858. Married in 1861 ; his wife was born in Racine Co.. Wis. ; they have six children living, and lost one. Mrs. Field b a member of the M. E. Church. Since Mr. Field's residence her«, he has served as Chairman of the Town Board of Supervisors, and as Assistant Supervisor for a number of years.

G. GLEINTEHN. farmer. Sec. 31 ; P. 0. Waterford; was born in Germany in 1818 ; came to America in 1847, and to Wisconsin in 1849. He married in 1847 ; his wife was bom in Germany; they have three children living, and have lost three. Mr. and Mrs G. are members of the Catholic Church. Mr. G. owns 140 acres of land.

FBED OASKA, farmer. Sec. 11 ; P. 0. Union Church ; was born in Germany in 1844 ; came to Wisconsin in 1869. Married in 1868 ; his wife is a native of Germany ; they have four children living, and have lost two. Are members of the Catholic Church.

CHARLES L. JACOBSON, farmer. Sec. 17; P. 0. Waterford; was bom in Norway in 1843 ; came to Wisconsin with his parents in 1844. Married, in 1869, Miss Sophia Wood ; she is a native of Norway ; they have one child. Mr. and Mrs. J. are members of the Lutheran Church. Mr. J. owns 140 acres of land.

HICHAEL JACOBSOIf , farmer. Sec. 21 ; P. 0. Waterford ; was born in Norway in 1850 ; came to Wisconsin with his parents in 1852. He married in 1875 ; his wife was born in Norway ; they have two children - John and Edmund. Is engaged in agricultural pursuits on his mother^s farm.

JACOB JENSEN, farmer. Sec. 11; P. 0. North Cape; was born in Denmark in 1830; came to America in 1859 ; to Wisconsin in 1875, and while there worked at his trade as carpenter and wagon-maker ; removed to Norway in 1878. Married in 1858 ; his wife was born in Germany ; they have two children living ; have lost four. Mr. and Mrs. Jensen are members of the M. E. Church.

ANDREW JOHNSEN, farmer, Sec. 32; P. 0. Waterford; was bom in Norway Dec. 4, 1827 ; came to America in 1856 ; resided in Michigan for over two years, and came to Norway, Wb., in 1859. He married June 9 of the same year ; his wife was born in Norway, Europe. They are members of the Lutheran Church. Mr. Johnson owns eighty acres of land.

HENRY KELLER, farmer, Sec. 31 ; P. 0. Waterford; was born in Germany in 1820 ; came to Wisconsin in 1846. Was married in 1848; his wife was born in Germany; they have six children living, and have lost two. I^Ir. and Mrs. Keller are members of the Catholic Church. Mr. K. has served as Pathmaster since his residence in the town ; he owns sixty acres of land.

CHARLES KRUHHENAVER, farmer, Sec 28 ; P. 0. Waterford ; was bom in Prussia in 1812; came to America in 1843; located in Norway, Racine Co., Wis., in 1850. Was married in 1838 ; his wife was born in Germany ; they have lost two children. Mr. and Mrs. K. are members of tke Lutheran Church. Mr. K. has been Pathmaster four terms since his residence in the town.

JOHN KRlinSIENAIJER, farmer, Sec. 28; P. O. Waterford; was born in Germany in 1826 ; came to Wisconsin in 1851. He married in 1860 ; his wife was born in Germany ; they have one child living, and have lost two. Mr. K. owns 110 acres of land, forty acres in Section 28, the rest in Sections 15 and 21.

JOHN LARSEN, farmer, Sec. 18 ; P. 0. Waterford ; was born in Norway in 1822 ; he came to Norway, Racine Co., Wis., in 1844 ; in 1845, he removed to Racine and engaged in house-building and carpentering in the employment of A. P. Dickey; in 1855, he removed again to Norway, where he has resided since, and engao;ed in agricultural pursuits. He married in 1848; his wife was born in Norway ; they have six children living, and have lost two. Mr. and Mrs. L. are members of the Lutheran Church. Mr. Larsen owns 449 acres of land.

OLE LARSON, farmer. Sec. 19; P. 0. Waterford; was born in Norway in 1823; came to Wisconsin in 1861, and located in the town of Norway, Racine Co. Married June 5, 1849 ; his wife died April 9, 1878 ; they had four children ; two are dead. Mr. Larson is a member of the Lutheran Church. He owni eighty acres of land.

S. LARSEN, farmer, Sec. 22; P. 0. North Cape; was born in Denmark in 1836; came to Wisconsin in 1871 ; located in Yorkville, and resided there for seven years, and then removed to Norway. Was married in 1866 ; his wife was born in Denmark ; they have four children living, and have lost two. Mr. and Mrs. L. are members of the Lutheran Church. Mr. L. owns eighty acres of land in Section 22.

KNIJDT HATHIAS, farmer, Sec. 23; P. 0. North Cape; was bom in Norway in 1838 ; came to Wisoonsin in 1846, and located in the town of Norway. Married, in 1864, Miss Caroline Johnson ; she died March 27, 1879 ; they had eight children, two deceased. Mr. Mathias was Town Treasurer in 1 862. His farm is excellently stocked and he is a breeder of the stock of horses known as the ** Highland Sovereign ; he owns 200 acres in Sec. 23 and twenty acres in Sec. 26.

SIEGFRIED HIEB, farmer. Sec. 3; P. 0. Union Church; was bom in Prussia Feb. 23, 1831 ; came to Wisconsin Feb. 19, 1857, and located in Mill Co.; resided there two years, and removed to Waukesha Co. In August, 1862, he enlisted in the 28th Wis. V. I., Co. H; engaged in all battles participated in by his company and was mustered out at Brownsville, Texas, in 1865. Located in Norway, Racine Co., same year, and has resided there ever since. Married in Germany March 19, 1857 ; wife was bom in Germany; they have eleven children living and have lost one. Mr. and Mrs. M. are members of the Evangelical Church. Mr. M. owns 100 acres of land in Sec. 3.

CHABLES HEINEKE, farmer, Sec. 19; P. O. Waterford; was bora in Wisoondn in 1855 ; is a son of Herman Meineke, who settled in Wisoonsin in 1847. He married in 1877 ; his wife is a native of Sweden ; they have one child. Mr. M. is engaged in agricultural pursuits on his father's farm.

JENS llfEIiSON, farmer. Sec. 13; P. O. North Cape; was bora in Denmark in 1833 ; came to Wisconsin in 1869, and located in Norway. Married in 1853 ; his wife died in 1871 ; they had eight children ; married again in 1871 ; his wife was bora in Denmark ; they have two children. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson are members of the Danish Baptist Church. Since his residence in Norway, has been Town Treasurer for one term. Owns 187 acres of land in good state of cultivation.

liEWIS BOLFSOIf, farmer. Sec. 5; P. O. Waterford; was bora in Norway in 1842; came to Wisconsin with his parents in 1850, and located in Waukesha Co. In 1861, he enlisted in the 15th Wis. v. I., Co. C, and was mustered out in 1865 ; engaged in all the battles his company participated in. In 1875, he married and located in Norway, Racine Co.; his wife was bom in the same town and county; they have one child - John E. Mr. and Mrs. R. are members of the Lutheran Church. Mr. ]l. owns ninety- six acres of land in Sec. 5.

GABRIELi SATELAlIf D, school teacher. Sec. 5 ; P. 0. Waterford ; was bom in Norway in 1816 ; came to America in 1853, and located in Milwaukee ; lived there seventeen years, and removed to Norway, Racine Co. ; was engaged as sailor on the lakes until 1873, since which time, he has been teaching school. He married in 1842; his wife was born in Norway; she died in Milwaukee in 1853 ; they had six children, three now dead. Mr. S. is a member of the Lutheran Church. He owns fbrty acres of land in Sec. 5.

EBER A. SAWYER, Sec. 34 ; dealer in dry goods, groceries, etc., W^aterford ; was born in Norway, Racine Co., Wis., in 1851. For the past seven years has been engaged as sailor on the lake, on the vessel Golden Harvest. Commenced in mercantile business in 1879. He is a member of the Presbyterian Church, and also of the Good Templars. 0?ms three acres of land in Sec. 34.

ROBERT SAWYER, farmer, Sec. 34; P. 0. Waterford; was born in Norway, Wis., in 1846. In 1862, he enlisted in the 19th Wis. V. I., and engaged in all the battles his company participated in. Was mustered out in 1865. In 1871, he married Miss Ellen Reed; she was bom in New York. They have three children living; have lost two. Mr. Sawyer owns 150 acres of land, part in Sec. 34, and part in Sec. 27.

HERHAN SinEIf son, Sec. 17, grocer, Waterford ; was bom in Norway in 1808 ; came to Norway, Racine Co., in 1843 ; since his residence here he has been engaged in grocery business and agricultural pursuits. Was married in 1831 ; his wife was born in Norway; they have lost nine children. Mr. and Mrs S. are members of the Lutheran Church.

ABRAHAM SIHOSEIf , farmer. Sec. 21 ; P. 0. North Cape ; was bom in Norway in 1845 ; came to Wisconsin in 1868, and settled in Norway, Racine Co. Was married in 1870 ; his wife was born in Denmark. They have three children. Mr. S. owns eighty acres of land in Sec. 21.

CHARLES ST AliliB AIIH, farmer, Sec. 29 ; P. O. Waterford ; was born in Germany in 1851 ; came to Wisconsin with parents in 1854. Married, in 1878, Miss Christina Buchholz; she was born in Wisconsin. Mr. Stallbaum owns 124 acres of land in Sec. 29.

FRED STALIiBAUH, farmer. Sec. 30 ; P. 0. Waterford ; was bom in Germany in 1848; came to Wisconsin in 1855. Married, in 1868, Miss Katherine Snieder ; she was bom in New York. They have five children. Mr. and Mrs. S. are members of the Lutheran Church. Mr. S. owns 170 acres in Sec. 30.

HEllfRY STAIiliRAlIH, farmer, Sec. 22 ; P. 0. North Cape; was bom in Germany in 1842; came to Wisconsin in 1854, and located in Norway. Married in 1868; wife was bom in

CH ABLES STIER, farmer, Sec. 32 ; P. 0. Waterfoi^ ; was born io OeimaDV 101841 ; came to Wisconain in 1858. He married in 1861 ; his wifu was born in Germany ; she dtod Feb. 15, 1879 ; the; had ten children, one of whom iadead. Mr. Stier owns eighty acitfl of land.

BEUBBN WAIT,famer, Sec. 11; P.O. North Cape; waa bom in Raymond, Racine County, in 1852. Married, in 1877, Misa Anna Mathiaa; ahe vaa born in Wisoonain ; they have one child. Mr. and Mra. W. are members of the Lutheran Church. Mr. W. nwna 160 acreaof land.

WILLIAM farmer, Sec. 29; P. 0. Waterford ; was bom in 0«raiany in 1813; came to Wiaconain in 1857. Was married in 1842; his wife was bom in Germany; they have ux children living and have lost two. Hr. and Mrs. W. are members of the Catholic Church. Hr. Willich owns eighty acres of land.

T. VOUN6, farmer, Sec. 27 ; P. O. North Cape ; was bom in Germany in 1817 ; came to Amarioa in 1844, located in New York and redded there two years; he then removed to Norway, Sadne Co., Wis. Harried in 1 844 ; wife was bora in Germany ; they have tea children. Mr. Young owns 160 acree of land.