Warner Township Pioneers
By Sharon Short & the Clark Co., WI History Buffs
Source of names: 1880, 1893 and 1906 Plat Maps, 1875 State, 1885 Special Vets, 1895 and 1905 State census records for Warner Township Consolidated: bios, obits, cemetery records, news items of individuls, ancestors and descendants, relationships highlighted, various notes added. 1915 & 1926 plat map ownership notations. Condensed: deleted “Clark Co., WI”, (Assume all townships to be in Clark Co, WI unless otherwise indicated) day of week, time of day, unnamed grandchildren, “other relatives and friends”, pastors, singers, flower girls, pall bearers, condolences, congratulations, and other flowery prose.
AALBU family, Warner township
1905 #81 Albn, Severt Head W M 49 M Norway Norway Farmer 8 O M F Elizabeth Wife W F 57 M Norway Norway House Keeper Palmer Son W M 22 S Norway Norway Farm Laborer 8 Boil, Merrit Mother in law W F 89 W Norway Norway
1906 sec 25 residence Sivert Atbo (can’t read 1915 map, 1920 = A. Turnquist)
BYE, Maris nee Kjelstrop (1816 – 8 Mar 1908)
The burial of the aged Mrs. Maris (Merrit) Bye took place from the home of her son-in-law, Mr. Sever Aalbu. The venerable old lady was sick but a few days. She reached the age of 92 years, being born (parents = Jem and Johanna Kjelstrop) at Meraker, near Drontheim, Norway, 1816. She descended from a prominent and distinguished family, some of her ancestors occupying the rank of major and vice admiral in the Dano-Norwegian navy. Of her four children, two survive her, Mrs. Sever (Elizabeth) Aalbu, with whom she lived for the last thirteen years, and Mr. Jonas Bye of Los Angeles, Calif. She was laid to rest in the Greenwood Cemetery.
AALBU, Elizabeth nee Bye (c1848 – 24 Mar 1916)
Mrs. Sievert Aalbu died at their home in the town of Beaver. Mrs. Aalbu had been an invalid for many years and her death was not wholly unexpected. A husband (Sever/Sievert) is left to mourn her loss. The funeral was held in the (Trondhjem) Norwegian Lutheran Church, and burial made in the Greenwood Cemetery.
AALBU, Sievert (17 Aug 1853 – 27 July 1919)
Buried Greenwood cemetery, no info on his parents, wife was Elizabeth nee Bye.
AALBU, Laura (28 June 1869 –3 June 1904)
Buried Greenwood cemetery, parents listed as Sievert and Elizabeth nee Bye Aalbu, but Sievert would have been age 16 when Laura was born. More than likely Laura, who would have been age 36 in 1905, was a sister of Sievert who was age 49 in 1905. No other mention of this Laura in CC records.
Larson, Anna
Marie nee AALBU (6 May 1881 – 5 April 1956)
Funeral rites were held at Our Savior's Lutheran Church here for Mrs. Anna Marie
Larson, 74, who died April 5, 1956, at Memorial Hospital, Neillsville, where she
had been hospitalized since suffering a stroke. Burial followed in the Greenwood
Cemetery. A native of Trondhjem, Norway, Mrs. Larson was born Anna Marie Aalbu
May 6, 1881. She came with her parents (Sievert and Elizabeth nee Bye Aalbu) to Chicago when she
was five years old and two years later the family moved to the Town of Warner,
north of Greenwood, where she had resided since. Her marriage to
Harold Larson took place June 6, 1897, at Neillsville. He died in 1924. She
is survived by seven children, Laurence, Norman, Mabel and
Lloyd, all at home; Lee of Loyal; Mrs. Palmer (Elizabeth)
Kolo and Mrs. Nora Zingle, both of Milwaukee. She was preceded in death
by two infant children, two sisters and one brother, as well as by her husband.
[See the Larson family of Warner township for
more details on this family.]
AALBU, Hjaalmar Fredrik Tunder (29 April 1884 – 5 Feb 1914)
Called “Palmer” on the 1905 census. Buried Greenwood cemetery, parents Sievert and Elizabeth nee Bye Aalbu
ABBOTT family, Warner township
1875 census: Abbott, William, 1 male, 1 female
“...William Cornick, Christ Vates, Christ Wollenberg, a Mr. Moss, first jeweler, Len Eastman, Mike O'Connell, Phillip and Paul Rosmnan, Hastings Baird, Mr. Gosnold, Edward Mitchell, who had seven wives; the three Miller brothers, Charley, Tom and Ed., who married the three Honeywell sisters; the Hewetts, McKinzies, Bill Pounder, Bill Abbott, Dr. G. L. Buland, the second doctor; E. T. Burch, H. H. Hartson, Fritz Gaaretz and Pete Klein...” The Hub of Clark County (1853 - 1934)
July 5, 1874: Mr. W. L. Abbott returned from a visit to Minnesota, last Friday, with his face badly swollen from an ulcerated tooth that had kept him sick a bed for a week. He goes to Milwaukee next week to purchase material for a new paper in Barron County. (No other “Abbott” family found in the area during this time period, William L. and William H. the same person?)
Clark Co. marriages: 27 Aug. 1874 Abbott, William H. and Poundes, Mary E.
>Greenwood cemetery: Mary Abbott 1856-1903, listed as daughter of Jessie and Polly Crane (Jessie Crane had no children with Polly nee Fitch. Mary nee Pounder Abbott was the daughter of Mary “Polly” nee Fitch and William Pounder); Tommy Abbott died April 1, 1882 (no birth year) mother listed as Mary Abbott (father was William H. Abbott). Crane, Mary H. “Polly” 11 Nov 1828-24 March 1902, maiden name listed as Fitch. (Nothing found on the Fitch family)
Pounder, Mary
“Polly” marriage 13 Nov 1880
Married, in Greenwood at the residence of the bride, Nov. 13, 1880, by the Rev.
George C. Andrews, Mr. Jesse Crane, of Dakota, to Mrs. Mary Pounder,
of Greenwood, Wis.
Pounder, William marriage 25 Dec 1880
Married, in Greenwood, at the residence of Mrs. Jess Crane, Dec. 25, 1880, by the Rev. G. C. Andrews, Mr. William Pounder, and Miss Barbara Hocks, both of Greenwood.
August 24, 1900: J. A. Pounder, son of Mrs. Jesse Crane, arrived home from Dawson, Alaska, Thursday, and will spend a month visiting relatives and friends. He expects to go back to the Klondike some time this fall. Gleaner
Crane, Jesse (12 April 1826 – 2 Oct 1922)
Jesse Crane, one of the oldest men in Clark County died at Greenwood Sept. 2, aged 96 years, 5 months and 16 days. Mr. Jesse Crane was born in the state of New York, April 12, 1826. He spent his early life on a farm and as a blacksmith. He enrolled in the Union Army of the Civil War as a member of Co. B, 179th Regiment of the Pennsylvania militia, Oct. 16th, 1862, and served a little over nine months, being honorably discharged July 27, 1863. After the close of the war he came to Wisc and spent the remainder of his life around Clark Co, Wis. On Nov. 13, 1880 he (age 54) was united in marriage to Mrs. Mary Pounder (age 52) of Greenwood, she preceded him in death twenty years ago last April. He worked for years in the logging camps about here and has literally waded every foot of Black River from Withee to Black River Falls, he was on the river police to guard against logs being stolen. For the past 20 years he has made his home at the Shanks residence in Greenwood, those last years of his life were spent in enfeebled health, and though he has never known sickness he has been unable to do much work, but gradually yielded to advanced years until death finally overtook him Oct. 2nd, 1922.
Abbott, Leone marriage 25 June 1925
Frank Roehl and Miss Leone Abbott were married on June 25 at the home of the bride at Hancock, Wis. The attending couple was Miss Jessie Ross of Fairchild and Phelps Spry of Granton. The wedding was held at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr and Mrs. Wm. Abbott, and was a very simple but pretty occasion. The bride is well known in Granton, for she has taught there for two years. The groom is employed by Kearney Davis. He had a home all ready for his bride and they are now living there. (Nothing more on Frank and Leone Abbott Roehl.)
1945 funeral of Peggy Dunn: “...the Rev. Alex J. Abbott officiating. Burial was made in the Greenwood Cemetery...During the service Ilene and Irene Abbott, accompanied by Mrs. John Meng, sang...” (Related to the preceding Abbott family?)
ABLE family, Warner township
1885 Special Veteran’s Census: Frank Able, Private Co. F; Reg’t 48 Wisc
1895 Census, head of family: Frank Abel 6 male, 2 female
1905< #114 Able, Frank Head W M 60 M Germany Germany Farmer 8 O F F Caroline Wife W F 53 M Wisconsin Wisconsin House Keeper Gustave Son W M 19 S Wisconsin Wis/Ger Farm Laborer 9
1880 sec 30 no residence Frank Able
1893 sec 30 residence F. Able
1906 sec 30 residence Frank Able
1960-61 Clark Co. Directory: Abel, Gustav,
Warner sec 30
ABEL, Franz Friedrich, Sr. (27 Jan 1845 – 11 Dec 1922)
Frank Abel, Sr., a well known farmer of Warner Township, was born in Mecklenberg, Germany, Jan 27 1845, son of Henry and Marie (Bantin or Branden?) Abel. His parents, who were farmers, came with their eight children to the United States in 1857. The voyage, made on a steamer, that also carried sails, took two weeks. The children were Henry, Mary, Frederick, William, Christian, Frank, Eliza and Doris. After landing they proceeded to West Bend, Washington Co, Wis., where they settled on an improved farm and were there two years, at the end of which time the father turned the farm over to his son Henry, Jr., and, with his wife went to reside in the village of West Bend, where he subsequently died. Frank Abel, Sr., attended school first in Germany, and later was a pupil for two winters in the district school in Washington Co Wis. At the age of 18 he struck out for himself, working at anything he could find to do. On March 4, 1864, he enlisted in Company F., 48th Regiment of Wisconsin Infantry, in which he served one year, being sent to western Kansas to watch the Indians. Then he worked on a farm again and on Jan 22 1871 he was united in marriage with Caroline Dachtler, who was born in Washington Co Wis., Oct 21 1852 (died 7 Mar 1922 buried UCC cemetery), daughter of John and Rasena (Sophia Lutz Dachler per cemetery records) Dachtler, who located in Wayne, that county on coming from Germany. After his marriage Mr. Abel lived with his father-in-law for one year and then moved to Barton, Washington Co where he lived two years. After that he resided with his parents until their death. (The mother Maria Branden/Bantin Able 2 May 1809 – 18 May 1887 burried UCC cemetery) He came to Clark Co in 1879. Here he bought a tract of eighty acres in Warner Township, Section 30. It was covered with woods and had no buildings and the road to it was merely a trail. When he came he brought with him enough supplies to last for one year, but began the work of improvement with practically nothing but his hands. After a while he got a team of oxen and later one of steers, which he broke himself. The first house, in which he lived for twenty-five years, was a log structure, 18 by 24 feet in size. He then built a frame residence and also a log barn, which is still standing. The first summer he got a cow that he obtained from Mr. Baker. He has been a director on the school board and an officer for twelve years of the Reformed Church, which he helped to build and has also served as janitor. He and his wife have had six children, three of whom - William, Frank and Fred - accompanied them to Clark Co, and of these Fred was killed on the railroad at the age of 24 years. The three others were born on the farm here, namely John, Gustof and Hulda (Hulda Karoline Abel 11 Oct 1891 – 27 Mar 1903), the last mentioned of whom died at the age of 12 years. HISTORY OF CLARK COUNTY 1918
ABEL, Frederich William (29 Feb 1872 – 13 Dec 1959)
William Frederick Abel, 87, Greenwood, died Dec 13 1959, in St. Joseph's Hospital at Marshfield, where he had been a surgical patient since Nov. 3. Funeral services were conducted at Immanuel United Church of Christ with burial in the church cemetery. Mr. Abel was born (son of Franz and Caroline Dachler Able) Feb 20 (Feb 29th per cemetery records) 1872, at Barton, Wis., and came to the Town of Warner with his parents at the age of seven. On June 28, 1899, he married Meta Schwarze at Immanuel Reformed Church. They farmed in the Town of Hendren and for the past 11 years he had resided in the Town of Beaver. He was a member of the Town of Hendren board and an officer of the Rocky Run School District. Survivors include two sons, Theodore and Edward, both of Greenwood and two brothers, John, Town of Eaton and Gustave, Town of Warner. He was preceded in death by a sister and a brother.
ABEL, Meta nee Schwarze (20 Jan 1879 – 16 June 1946)
Funeral services for Mrs. William Abel, 67, who died June 16, 1946 at her home west of Greenwood were held at the Abel home and at West Side Reformed Church with interment in the West Side Cemetery. Mrs. Abel, the former Meta Schwarze, was born in Greenwood, Jan 20 1879, (daughter of John and Catherine Zeisel Schwarze) and was married to William Abel June 28, 1899, at Greenwood. Surviving besides her husband are two sons, Edwin William Abel, Greenwood, and Theodore Paul Abel, Town of Beaver; four brothers, William, Greenwood, and Edward, Alfred, and Arthur, Town of Warner one sister, Mrs. Clara Wohlfell, Watertown. Two brothers, John (died 1917) and Paul (died 1920), preceded her in death.
ABLE, Edwin William (7 July 1900 – 11 July 1974)
Services for Edwin William Abel, 74 were conducted at at the Hill Funeral Home, and burial followed in the Greenwood Cemetery. Mr. Abel died July 11, 1974, at his home. Mr. Abel was born July 7, 1900 (son of William and Meta Schwarze Able) in the Town of Eaton and received his education in the Greenwood Schools. Following his marriage to the former Fern Vine on Sept. 25, 1929, at Greenwood, the couple settled on a farm 2 miles west of Greenwood, where they had resided since. Survivors include his wife, a son, Richard, Greenwood, three daughters, Mrs. Gordon (Shirley) Christopherson, Greenwood, Mrs. Timothy (La Verne) Martens, Milwaukee, and Mrs. Donald (Joan) Kovisto, Lake Nebagamon; a brother, Theodore, Greenwood.
ABLE,
Theodore P. (22 Jan 1908 – 10 Nov 1989)
Theodore “Ted” P. Abel, age 81, of Greenwood, died Nov. 10, 1989. Born Jan. 22,
1908, he was the son of William and Meta
(Schwarze) Abel. He was a member of the Immanuel United Church of
Christ, Greenwood. Mr. Abel farmed for 28 years until 1961, when he became a
meat cutter until his retirement. On Oct. 15, 1930, he married Verna Vollrath.
She preceded him in death on July 26, 1978. On Dec. 16, 1981, he was united in
marriage to Bessie Brandt. Survivors include his wife, Bessie two sons,
Lester (Joyce) Abel of Kaukauna, and Ronald Abel of Loyal, Wis. a
daughter, Janis (Daniel) Priewe of Green Bay. Funeral services were held
at the Immanuel United Church of Christ, Greenwood.
ABEL, Frank Heinrich (1 Jan 1874 – 29 June 1953)
Frank Henry Abel died June 29, 1953 at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Carl Laube, Colby. He had been in poor health since Dec when he underwent surgery. Services were in west side Evangelical and Reformed Church, and burial was made in West Side Cemetery. Mr. Abel, a native of West Bend, was born (son of Franz and Caroline Dachler Able) Jan 1 1874. He came to Greenwood with his parents as a child. He was married Sept 29 1897 to Louisa Franz, Town of Warner. The couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1947. She died Aug 11 1949. Following her death, Mr. Abel moved from his farm 5 miles southwest of here to the home of his daughter in Colby. Mrs. (Laura) Laube is one of three daughters and two sons surviving him. The others are Mrs. Walter (Ella) Elmer, Milwaukee Mrs. Adolph (Florine) Wendt, Owen and Otto and Adolph, both of Greenwood. Two sons died in infancy. Other survivors include three brothers, John, William, and Gustave, all of Greenwood. A brother and sister preceded him in death.
ABEL, Louisa Anna nee Franz (6 Dec 1875 – 11 Aug 1949)
Mrs. Frank H. Abel, 73, died yesterday morning at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Laube, in Colby. She had been visiting there for the last week. Funeral services were held in her home, 5 ½ miles southwest of Greenwood, and at West Side Evangelical and Reformed Church, with burial in the West Side Cemetery. Mrs. Abel, the former Louisa Franz, was born Dec 6 1875 in Sheboygan, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. August Franz. She married Frank Abel Sept 29 1897. Following their marriage the couple moved to their present home and have lived there ever since. Her husband survives her. Also surviving Mrs. Abel are three daughters and two sons, Mrs. Carl (Laura) Laube, Colby; Mrs. Walter (Ella) Elmer, Milwaukee; Mrs. Adolph (Florine) Wendt, Owen; and Otto and Adolph Abel, both of Greenwood. Two sons died in infancy. One sister and three brothers preceded her in death.
ABLE, Otto W. (26 Jan 1901 – 17 Sept 1971)
Funeral services were held at St. Mary's Catholic Church for Otto W. Abel, 69, Greenwood, who died Sept. 17, 1971. Burial was made in the parish cemetery. Mr. Abel was born (to Frank and Louisa Franz Able) Dec. 26, 1901, in the Town of Hendren, west of Greenwood, and was married Dec. 17, 1931 to Grace Herr, in Greenwood. The couple operated his father’s farm for a year prior to moving to a farm 2 miles north of Greenwood. They resided there until 1940, when they moved into the city of Greenwood. Mr. Abel had been a carpenter by trade. Survivors include his wife three daughters, Mrs. Harry (Joan) Bujanowski and Mrs. Jerry (Donna) Peters, both of Wisconsin Rapids and Mrs. Richard (Yvonne) Rondorf, Greenwood Three sons, Harold Abel, Marengo, Ill.; Lloyd Abel, Marshfield and Frank Abel, who is serving with the United States Marines in Colorado. Three sisters, Mrs. Carl (Laura) Laube, and Mrs. Adolph (Florine) Wendt, both of Owen and Mrs. Walter (Ella) Elmer, Milwaukee and a brother, Adolph Abel, Greenwood. He was preceded in death by a son Albert and a twin brother in infancy.
ABLE, Anita E. nee Dill (13 Nov 1916 – 8 May 2004)
Anita E. Abel, 87, Neillsville, formerly of Greenwood, died May 8, 2004, at the Neillsville Memorial Home. Funeral services were held at Cuddie Funeral Home, Greenwood. Burial was in the Greenwood City Cemetery. Anita Ella Dill was born on Nov. 13, 1916, in Greenwood, to Julius and Lydia (nee Kuester) Dill. She was raised and educated in Greenwood, graduating from Greenwood High School in 1935. After her schooling she moved to Madison, where she worked for a short time. She married Adolph Abel on Sept. 17, 1937. They lived in Greenwood after their marriage and raised their family. In 1959, she went to work at the Greenwood Public Schools as a cook. She later became head cook and worked until her retirement in 1981. Her husband (Adolph, born 18 Mar 1906 to Frank and Louisa Franz Abel) died on May 31, 1986 (May 3 per cemetery). She was a member of the Zion United Church of Christ and the Clark Co Homemakers. Survivors include her three sons, Gary (Nancy) Abel, Racine, Jack (Betty) Abel, Greenwood, and Tom (Lynne) Abel, Greenwood; one brother, Gilbert Dill, Rock Dam; and one sister, Beulah Matkovich, Willard. Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband, Adolph; two sisters, Alberta Thomas and Julia Mitte; and five brothers, Leo Dill, Harvey Dill, Gottlieb Dill, Henry Dill and Norbert Dill.
ABEL, Friedrich Christian (2 Oct 1878 – 12 Feb 1902)
Fred Abel, who has been working for the Northwestern Lumber Co. at A. G. Gaffney's camp on section 11 west of the river, was killed Wednesday noon while working on the landing. The logs gave way and two logs rolled onto him. The body was taken from the pile and brought home to his father's. Mr. Gaffney was near the landing and saw the logs begin to roll and yelled to Abel but he did not get out of the way. Ed Hawkins who was working with him escaped. The funeral of Fredrick C. E. Abel occurred from the Reformed Immanuel church. The crew from the camp in which he was working when killed were present in a body and marched ahead of the hearse to the cemetery. Deceased was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank (and Caroline Dachler) Abel and was born on the home farm October 2 1878. Besides the parents four brothers and a sister are left to mourn his untimely death.
ABEL, Clara Sophie nee Decker (12 Mar 1881 – 17 April 1938)
Mrs. John Abel was born in the Town of Warner March 12 1881, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Decker. On Nov 7 1903 she was married to John Abel (6 Oct 1882 – 19 April 1903). The young couple moved on a farm in the Town of Eaton, which has always served as their home. One son, Albert, preceded her in death on July 7, 1934. Apparently enjoying good health, she passed away suddenly on Easter morning. The cause of her death was a stroke. She had reached the age of 57 years, 1 month and 5 days. Survivors are her husband and 3 children, Gilbert and Hilda at home, Lena (Mrs. Norbert Kuester) Town of Warner. There are also one sister, Mrs. Henry Franz, Town of Warner, 3 brothers, Louie, Peplin, Mont., Gustave, Snohomish, Wash. and Alfred, Coeur D'Alene, Idaho.
ABLE, Albert Frederich (21 Sept 1907 – 7 July 1934)
Albert Abel,
son of Mr. and Mrs. John (Clara Decker)
Abel, died July 7, 1934 at the home of his parents in the Town of Warner, after
an illness of about six months. He leaves to mourn his death, his parents, one
brother and two sisters, Gilbert at home, Lena (Mrs. Norbert Kuester) of the
Town of Warner, Hilda (Mrs. Wm. Laabs) of Milan, Wis. Funeral services were held
from the West Side Reformed Church, the body was laid to rest in the West Side
Church Cemetery.
ABLE, Gilbert Henry (31 Ocr 1905 –14 April 1972)
Gilbert Henry Abel, 66, died April 14, 1972 in Neillsville. He had been a hospital patient for two weeks. Mr. Abel, son of John and Clara (Decker) Abel, was born October 31, 1905, on the home farm. He never married. He farmed with his father and worked at the carpenter trade in the area. Survivors are a sister, Mrs. Norbert (Lena) Kuester of Greenwood. Funeral services were held from the Hill Funeral home in Greenwood. The pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, officiated. Burial was made in the West Side cemetery.
ABEL,
Gustav Heinrich (15 Oct 1885 – 14 Nov 1975)
Gustav Heinrich, the son of Franz Friedrich and Caroline Christine (Dachler)
Abel, was born October 15, 1885 on his parent's 80 acre farm in Warner
Township. He was their fifth born child and fifth son and he was baptized the
day after Christmas, December 26, 1885, in the Immanuel Reformed Church. On June
22, 1911, he married Maria Lydia, the daughter of Fred and Maria
(Wollhaupt) Wehrmann. She was born Jan 17 1890 and was christened at the
Warner Immanuel Reformed Church March 30, 1890. To this union were, three
daughters were born: Selma Maria, Elsie Doris and Mavella
Eldora. Gustav and Maria were farmers in the town of Warner until they retired
in 1963 and moved into the city of Greenwood. Four years later, Maria Lydia
Wehrmann Abel died Jan 19, 1967 and Gustav died on November 14, 1975. Funeral
at Zion United Church of Christ and he was laid to rest beside his wife in the
Greenwood City Cemetery. SOURCE: FAMILY
HISTORIES, WARNER IMMANUEL REFORMED CHURCH, pg. 92
ABEL, Mary Lydia nee Wehrman (17 Jan 1890 – 19 Jan 1967)
Mrs. Gustav Abel, 77, passed away Jan 19 1967 at her home in Greenwood. She had been in ill health the pass five years. The former Mary Lydia Wehrman, daughter of Frederick Wehrman Sr. and Mary (Wollkaupt) Wehrman, was born on the farm home in the Town of Warner on Jan 17 1880. Here she grew to womanhood and received her education in the Decker school. On June 22 1911 she was united in marriage with Gustav Abel, their's being the first marriage in the then new, present church (Immanuel Reformed) structure. They marked their 55th Anniversary this past June, 1966. To union was born 3 dauthers, Selma, Mrs. Norman Geisler, Owen; Misses Elsie and Marcella (Marvella) Abel, Greenwood. The couple made their home on a farm four and one-half miles northwest of Greenwood it being her husband's birthplace. In 1963 they retired, and moved into Greenwood the following year. Survivors are her husband, the 3 daughters. Her parents, 3 sisters and 2 brothers preceded her in death. Memorial services were held at the Hill Funeral Home, Grace Methodist Church officated.
ACKER family, Warner township
1906 sec 12 residence A. Acker (August Acker)
1960-61 Clark Co. Directory:
Acker, Paul
>Greenwood;
Warner sec 12
(son of August)
1960-61
Clark Co. Dierctory: Acker, Richard
>Greenwood;
Warner sec 12
(son of Paul)
ACKER, August Philip (18 Jan 1860 – 26 Aug 1937)
August Philip Acker was born Jan. 18, 1860 at Mapleton, Waukesha Co. He spent the early part of his life in Milwaukee where he worked at the carpenter trade. On June 1 1885 he was married to Minnie Roehdanz, who passed away May 12, 1937. In 1902 they moved on to a wild piece of land in the town of Beaver where they lived for 18 years. They came to Greenwood in 1920. He was City Assessor for five years which office he held at the time of his death. He passed away at the home of his son, Ed at Owen on August 26 1937. He had been visiting there since the first of the week. He is survived by one daughter, Gertrude, Mrs. Mark Smith and five sons, Walter and Robert of the Town of Beaver; Paul of the Town of Warner; Ed of Owen and Kurt of Eau Claire. Funeral services were held at his home and he was laid to rest in Greenwood Cemetery.
ACKER, Wilemina D. nee Roehadanz (28 Feb 1863 – 13 May 1937)
Mrs. August Acker “Minnie”, 74, for many years a resident of Greenwood died as the result of diabetes May 13, 1937, at her home. She had been in poor health for the past two years and in a serious condition since last September. Surviving her are Mr. (August Philip) Acker and six children, Walter, Robert, Paul, and Mrs. Mark (Gertrude) Smith, Greenwood Ed, Owen and Kurt, Minneapolis.
ACKER,
Walter Henry (11 Mar 1886 – 22 June 1955)
Walter Henry Acker, 69, died of a heart attack June 22 1955 while sitting in an
automobile in front of Memorial Hospital at Neillsville, where he had been
visiting a patient. Funeral services were at the Stabnow Funeral Home, with the
pastor of Zion and West Side Evangelical Churches, officiating. Burial was in
the Greenwood Cemetery. Mr. Acker was born
(son of August and Minnie
Acker) March 11 1886 near Milwaukee,
where he received his education before coming here at the age of 16. He
purchased 80 acres of uncleared land in the Town of Beaver and established a
farm where he resided until his death. He served on the La Tart School District
board and during his earlier years was active in baseball. On Feb 26 1916, in
the Town of Warner, he married Alice Richelieu, who survives him. Also
surviving are a daughter, Mrs. A.G. (Gretchen) Hokenson, San Diego,
Calif. a son, Donald, Los Angeles three brothers, Kurt of Olympia, Wash.
Paul of Greenwood, and Edward of Chicago one sister, Mrs. Mark (Gertrude) Smith,
Greenwood. Several brothers and sisters preceded him in death.
>Alice B. Speich>,
89, died on Jan. 23, 1982, at Paradise Valley Hospital, National City, Cal. She
had been residing with her daughter, Mrs. Arthur (Gretchen Acker)
Hokenson for the past seven years. Alice Birdeen Richelieu was born on
June 13, 1892, to Martin and Ida (nee Steele) Richelieu at the Old
Richelieu homestead just one and one-half miles east of Greenwood, Clark Co.
Alice Richelieu married Walter H. Acker on Feb. 25, 1916, and they
resided on a farm he cleared of virgin timber seven and one-half miles northeast
of Greenwood in the Town of Beaver. To this union, two children were born, a
son, Donald, now retired and living in Mission Viejo, Cal. and a daughter,
Gretchen (Acker) Hokenson of National City, Cal. Also surviving are two
grandchildren, Nancy and Donald Hokenson. Walter Acker died in 1955 and in 1956
Alice married John Speich in Yuma, Ariz. They resided in Greenwood. Mr.
Speich passed away in 1965. Mrs. Speich continued to live in Greenwood until her
health failed in 1975 and she went to live with Gretchen Hokenson in California.
July 1, 1920: Walter Acker, wife and baby were Sunday visitors with the Walter Stabnow home south of Greenwood Sunday.
ACKER, Robert marriage 14 Dec 1915
The Lutheran Church was the scene of a pretty wedding Dec. 14, 1915 when Mr. Robert Acker and Miss Augusta Dittner were united in marriage. The couple was attended by Kurt Acker and Millie Dittner and Fred Dittner and Cora Kocher. The groom is the son (b. c1888) of Mr. and Mrs. August Acker, of the town of Beaver, Clark Co, Wis. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Dittner, also of the town of Beaver. The young couple will make their home on a farm in the town of Beaver.
ACKER, Gertrude marriage 1 Aug 1944
On Aug. 1, 1944 Gertrude Acker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Acker of Graylake, Ill., and Ray Griner, Sgt, United State Army, were united in marriage in Las Vegas, Nev.
Mrs. Greiner lived near Greenwood for many years and attended high school in Greenwood before moving to Arpin. Sgt. And Mrs. Greiner are living in the San Fernando Valley in Calif. Where the groom is stationed.
ACKER, Paul (9 Oct 1891 – 21 June 1982)
Paul Acker, 90, Town of Warner died on June 21 1982 at St. Joseph's Hospital,
Marshfield. Funeral services were at Zion United Church of Christ, Greenwood.
Full military rites were conducted by the Greenwood American Legion. Burial was
in the Greenwood Cemetery. Paul Acker was born in Milwaukee Co on Oct 9
1891 to August and Minnie (nee
Roehrdanz) Acker. He received his education at Milwaukee Schools
and also LaTart School at Greenwood. He was married to Hazel Himes
on Oct 4 1920 at St. Paul, Minn. After their marriage, they farmed in the Town
of Warner until retiring in 1960. He then continued living on the home farm. He
was a veteran of World War I, a member of the Greenwood American Legion.
Surviving him are his wife two sons, Ted of Medford and Richard of
Greenwood two grandchildren, David and Brian and one great-grandson, Jeff.
Preceding him in death were one daughter, Betty, one great-grandson,
Jesse, one sister and four brothers.
ACKER, Hazel nee Himes (12 Aug 1901 – 27 May 1987)
Hazel Acker, 85, of Greenwood died May 27, 1987 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Marshfield. Funeral services were held at Zion United Church of Christ with burial at the Greenwood Cemetery. Hazel Himes was born on Aug 12 1901 in the Town of Beaver. She received her education at the LaTart School in the Town of Beaver. She married Paul Acker on Oct 4 1920 at St. Paul, Minn. After their marriage they farmed in the Town of Warner, where they retired in 1960. Surviving her are two sons, Ted, Winter, and Richard, Greenwood; 1 brother Art Himes, Owen; two sisters, Mrs. Stella Creg, Owen and Mrs. Alma Lange, Milwaukee. Preceding her in death were her husband Paul, one daughter, Betty, her parents, Arthur and Nettie (nee Carey) Himes, one great-grandson, Jesse, four brothers and three sisters.
ACKER, Edward marriage 14 April 1920
Miss Ruby Long of Owen and Mr. Edward Acker (b. 1893, d. 2 Sept 1962, son of August and Minnie Acker) of Greenwood were quietly married at St. Paul. The young couple left on the early morning train for St. Paul and are spending the week in that city. Upon their return they will make their home on the groom's farm southeast of Owen. Miss Long is a daughter of Mr. John Long and is a graduate of the Owen High School, and has spent the greater portion of her life here, and before her marriage was bookkeeper in the office of Wm. Weaver contractor.
1932: Otto Hiller has let the contract for a building on the John Schultze corner, which he recently purchased, to Ed. Acker of Owen. The building will be used for a store and gasoline filling station.
June 1938: Ed Acker, who is in charge of WPA work for Clark and Taylor counties, has an office at Owen. He likely would supervise any of the new projects, when finally approved, then moving his office here.
“The Federal Works Progress Administration (WPA) was started about September 15, 1935, to fill in the gap that was left after the close of the WERA work program and employs all eligible relief people certified to it by the relief department for work. The program in Wisconsin is under the direction of M. W. Torkelson, administrator, which in turn is divided into ten districts. Clark County is in the 9th District with offices at La Crosse. The local operation of the work program is under the direction of E. R. Acker, Owen. Work projects were set up and approved to carry on desirable work on publicly owned property and for public benefit. Unemployed men and women have an opportunity to work on these projects to earn the money needed to support their dependents instead of receiving groceries and so forth under the direct relief. The type of projects selected and started in Clark County covers a wide variety of activity such as improving and surfacing with gravel the farm-to-market roads, laying water mains, remodeling the courthouse basement into office rooms, improvement of recreational parks, drainage dams in the forest reserve in the towns of Sherwood, Foster, Mentor and Dewhurst, dam across Hall Creek in the village of Humbird, repair of books in libraries, handling of surplus commodities, sewing project for the making of dresses, comforters, sheets, etc., from surplus commodity goods....”
July 1938: Clark County is to get $288,000 to build and improve town to market roads, $83,000 or more for dams and other improvements on the Black River, crop and other aid to farmers, and new post offices in a number of cities. It is possible that the amount to be spent in the county may go over $500,000. Ed Acker is the engineer in charge of the highway work, with offices in Owen.
ACKER, Kurt (24 June 1895 – 20 July 1961)
Funeral services were held at the Zion United Church of Christ for Kurt Acker of Olympia, Wash., who died July 20, 1961 at the Swedish Hospital, Seattle, Wash. He was 66 years of age. Burial was made in the Greenwood Cemetery where military rites were conducted by the Wallis-Hinker American Legion Post. Mr. Acker was born near Milwaukee June 24, 1895. He came to the Greenwood area as a small child with his parents (August and Minnie Acker), who operated a farm. He received his education in the Greenwood and area schools and attended the La Crosse Business College. Before leaving 12 years ago for Washington, where he was employed by the state, Mr. Acker worked for the Northern State Power Company at Eau Claire and the Clark Co Welfare Department, Neillsville. He was unmarried. He served overseas with the Army for two years and was a member of the Congregational Church.
Smith, Gertrude nee ACKER (8 Jan 1898 – 11 Aug 1959)
Funeral services were held in Zion United Church of Christ with burial in the Greenwood cemetery for Mrs. Gertrude Smith, 61, Marshfield, a former Greenwood, Clark Co resident, who died Aug. 11, 1959, in St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield, after a long illness. Mrs. Gertrude Smith, nee Acker, was born (parents were August and Minnie Acker) Jan. 8, 1898, in Milwaukee. She married Mark Smith on Oct. 7, 1929, at Greenwood. They resided on a farm five miles northeast of Greenwood until his death in June 1955. After his death she moved to Marshfield. The survivors are one daughter, Miss Shirley Smith, Marshfield; one son, Mitchell Smith, Marshfield and three brothers, Edward Acker, St. Cloud, Minn. Paul Acker, Greenwood and Kurt Acker, Olympia, Wash.
AIKINS family, Warner township
1905 #138 Aikens, Verne Head W M 27 M Wisconsin Ohio/Penn Hunter 10 Bertie Wife W F 23 M Kansas Mass/N.H Vernon Son W M 5 S Wisconsin Wis/Kansas William Son W M 4 S Wisconsin Wis/Kansas Floris Daughter W F 1 S Wisconsin Wis/Kansas
AIKINS,
Vernon marriage 2 April 1899
Married, at the bride's home, Easter Sunday, April 2, 1899, Miss Bertha
Williams of Greenwood, to Mr. Vernon Aikins of Eaton, Wis.
(Bertha, daughter of Frank L. and Netti Massey
Williams)
Clark Co. births: Vernon I. Akens b. 15 June 1900; Florice D. Akins b. 9 Feb 1904;
>May 24, 1901: Wednesday morning as the Withee stage was passing John Vine’s farm (Warner sec 26) one of the Aikins boys hailed it. He was drawing a gray wolf he had just killed in Mr. Vines’s pasture. The honor of getting the wolf should partly belong to the noble hound that accompanied him. The animal had ben following the wolf from Popple River and came as near Greenwood as Mr. Estabrok’s farm, having commenced to cold track at 3 o’clock in the morning. The wolf has a family of young somewhere in the vicinity which will be found if possible. This one brings the number caught by the Aikins brothers up to twenty-one this spring. There live men so mean in this country that they have tried to shoot this splendid hound while running wolves. He has lost all of his “narrative” but about 2 inches from some villains’s shot. The hound never leaves the wolf track for deer or any other animals, so if his voice is heard, do not try to kill him as the sheep raisers of this country are intereted in saving his life. “Eaton Center Annals” collection of newspaper articles
March 8, 1906: Verne Aikins took his wife to town Saturday, where she will stay with her mother while taking medical treatment. Frank Williams, living in the Braun Settlement, who was a Gleaner caller Saturday, informs us that his wife has been having a long tussle with a cancer on the right side of her nose, but that they think it is nearly cured. It had been coming on for the past four or five years, but did not become serious until the past year. Greenwood Gleaner
Shanks, Leda nee Williams 16 June 1886
– 8 Oct 1908
Mrs. Leda Williams Shanks died in the St. Joseph's Hospital Sept. 22, 1908 of
tuberculosis, at the age of 22 years, 3 months and 6 days. She was born at
Pensacola, Florida June 16, 1886, coming to Greenwood in December that same
year. She was married Oct. 26, 1905, to Forest Elmer Shanks. She has lived here
all her life excepting a short time in Fond du Lac after her marriage. She
leaves to mourn her death her husband, and son, Delmar Blaine, her mother and
brother Earl of Everett, Wash., two sisters, Mrs. Verne Aikins,
living here and Mrs. E.L. Madson of Flaxton, N.D. Her mother and brother
Earl and sister, Mrs. Madson were unable to attend the funeral, the latter being
very sick in the hospital. (Cemetery: Frank L. and Netti Massey Williams
parents of Leda Williams Shanks)
ALPERSTETT family, Warner township
1906 sec 4 residence W. Alperstett
1960-61
Clark Co. Directory:
Alperstett, Melvin
Warner sec 4
June 8, 1900: Wm Alperstadt has accepted a position with Henry Johnson as barber. He has been engaged at the business at Sheboygan for the past four years and came to this city highly recommended as a workman.
June 22, 1900: Mrs. Limprecht spent Sunday in Greenwood with her son, William Alperstedt, who is sick. >[Bertha Fielder, mother of William, m. Alperstett, Cramer, Limprecht]
May 15, 1919: Mr. William Alperstett and Miss Selma Braun were quietly married Wednesday evening at the parsonage by Rev. Hall.
ALPERSTETT, Selma nee Braun (27 Dec 1880 – 11 Aug 1942)
Mrs. Wm. Alperstett, nee Selma Braun, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. E. Braun, was born December 27,1880, in the Town of Longwood and was confirmed on April 12, 1895. On May 7, 1919 she was married (as his second wife) to Wm. Alperstett at the parsonage of the West Side Reformed Church. They resided on a farm in the Town of Warner. To this union was born one son, Melvin. She passed away August 11, 1942 at her home northwest of Greenwood, after an illness of several months with a heart ailment. She is survived by her husband and son at home, her aged father, two sisters Mrs. Theo. Knifke and Mrs. Norman Mitchell of Chicago, two brothers Ed of Greenwood and Elmer of Sacramento, Calif., a step-daughter Mrs. Esther Horstman of Marshing, Idaho. Funeral services were held at the Braun Settlement Reformed. She was laid to rest in the Braun Settlement cemetery.
Braun Settlement school teachers: 1941/Sep-44/May Beulah Gordee. Beulah married Melvin Alperstett
ALPERSTETT, Melvin marriage 7 June 1944
On June 7, 1944, at a ceremony at the United Lutheran Church, Miss Beulah Gordee, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Marry Gordee, became the bride of Melvin Alperstett, son of Wm. Alperstett.
ALTON family, Warner township
1880 Fed Census-Warner Township
Name Relation M/S/W/D Sex Race Age Nativity Occupation Father's Nativity Mother's Nativity
A. C. Alton Self M Male White 46 New York Farmer Connecticut New York Rosanna Alton Wife M Female White 39 Ireland Keeping House Ireland Ireland Charles P. Alton Son S Male White 16 Illinois Laborer New York Ireland Mary Alton Daughter S Female White 14 Wisconsin At Service New York Ireland George Alton Son S Male White 13 Wisconsin Laborer New York Ireland Ellen Alton Daughter S Female White 11 Wisconsin New York Ireland John Alton Son S Male White 7 Wisconsin New York Ireland Katharine Alton Daughter S Female White 4 Wisconsin New York Ireland Henry Brindleson Other S Male White 21 Wisconsin Farmer Norway Norway
1895 census, head of family: Chas Alton 3 male, 3 female
Sept. 1900: The J. L. Gates Land Co. has sold five quarter sections west of C. P. Alton’s to a party of Dunkards from North Manchester, Indiana.
Alfred Charles Alton was the son of George Elliott and Nancy (Kilmore) Alton. He was born Sept 30 1833 in Allegany Co, New York. His wife, Rose, was born during 1841 in Ireland and we believe she was the daughter of William and Mary (McQuire) Smith. After the birth of their first son, George (and likely following the Civil War), they moved from Genesco, Illinois to Eau Claire, Wis, then moved to Clark Co. There they where were enumerated in Warner Township on the 1895 State Census with 3 males and 3 females in their household. The Altons lived in Greenwood until the children completed their education, Mr. Alton working as a mason and cook. On both the 1895 Wisconsin State census and 1900 Federal census, the head of this family is listed as Charles Alton. Alfred Charles Alson died Dec 13 1900 and nearly twenty-two years later, Rose died in Withee, Wis on the 13th of July. Both of them are buried in the Greenwood City Cemetery. Military Service: Alfred Charles Alton may have fought in the Civil War as we found these entries on Wisconsin Regiment Rosters: Charles A. Alton 6th Regiment, Wisconsin Infantry Union Wisconsin; Charles A. Alton 1st Regiment, Wisconsin Cavalry Union Wisconsin. Researched by Deb Sanger & Janet Schwarze
ALTON, Alfred Charles (30 Sept. 1833 - 13 Dec. 1900)
Alfred Charles Alton, whose death occurred Dec 13 was born in New York state Sept 30 1833. He came to Eau Claire, Wisc in 1862 and to Greenwood in 1876. Before coming west he married Rosana Smith, who survives. Six children were born of this union, they being Charles P. (1863-1935), Mrs. Mary Borigo (b. c1865), George (1866-1948), Mrs. Eugene (Ellen b. c1869) Cummings, John and Mrs. Harry (Agnes Katherine, obit below) Livesay. Johnnie (11 Feb 1873 – 12 June 1893 Greenwood Cemetery) was drowned (while driving logs in Black River) about five years ago. All living were present during the last illness except Mrs. Livesay who is away in Michigan. Deceased was by trade a stone mason and plasterer, he having done about the first work of the kind in Greenwood. Most of the older and many of the more recently built houses were plastered by him. He also owned a good farm about six miles west of town where the widow and her son Chas. P. (“Siver”) and his wife now reside. GREENWOOD GLEANER
“...Alfred Charles Alton, born in Vermont, September 30, 1833, came to the vicinity of Greenwood in 1877... Drownings on the drive and other accidents have taken the lives of well-known inhabitants. Hugh Tackney of Christie was working on the drive for the Coleman Lumber Company above the dam on Rock Creek. He was riding a log that was caught in the current, carrying him, through the spillway and plunging man and log beneath the boiling flood. Two weeks later the body was found by Miles Murphy a mile or more down the creek completely buried in Edmunds' sandbar, except for two buttons on his clothes which were shining in the sun. In June 1893 Johnny Alton was drowned in Black River while on the drive. Alex McCray, another driver, was nearly drowned in Black River when Al Warner jumped in to save him, but he grabbed Al so tightly around the neck that both were in danger, when other men helped them both to shore....” The Hub of Clark County (1853 - 1934)
ALTON, Charles P. (4 Sept 1863 – 16 April 1935)
Charles P. Alton, aged 71 years, passed away at his home in the village of Withee on April 16, 1935. Mr. Alton was born in Genesco, Ill., on Sept 1 1863 (Sept 4 per cemetery records), and came to Eau Claire with his parents (Alfred Charles and Rose Alton) when just a small child. He came to Clark Co at the age of 13, and has been a resident here until his death. After coming to Withee he entered the dray business and continued that work until a few years ago. He has been very active in civic affairs, and at numerous times has held public offices. Mr. Alton was married to Mary Tormey of Thorp in 1900. No children were born to the union. He is survived by his wife; one brother, George, of Park Falls; Mrs. Mary Borigo of Powers, Ore.; Mrs. Eugene Cummins of Lindsay, Mont.; and Mrs. Kate Livesay of Neillsville. Funeral services were held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church at Withee with burial at Riverside Cemetery.
Dec 14, 1893: Miss Etta Alton is going to raffle her pony.
Feb 16, 1898: Mrs. Geo. Alton is on the sick list this week.
March 3, 1900: Quite a diphtheria scare developed last Thursday evening and Friday, when little Edith Borseth was discovered to be suffering with the dread disease. The patient, with her father and mother, were taken to the building formerly used as a cigar factory and the restaurant was fumigated, it being hoped thereby to make it unnecessary to quarantine only the one building. Strong objection was made Friday to this course and as a result the bakery was quarantined and those passing that way since may by times see five wry faces gazing through the windows, longing for deliverance. Lousia Decker, Jessie Swetland, Martha Schwan and Inga Hanson, with Albert Christiansen to add dignity to the experience, are under quarantine here. School was dismissed Friday noon, and children were ordered to remain at home as much as possible. So every precaution has been taken to guard against a possible spread of the contagion. Mrs. Geo. Alton was reported Monday as having the symptoms of diphtheria and the entire building was at once put under quarantine. Rev. R. E. House and family live over the Alton family, so they are shut in and are learning to appreciate the way of quietness and peace as never before. Though the gossiping hearsay mongers have told of one or two other cases, no new developments have occurred. The Borseth girl and Mrs. Alton are both improving, so that it is likely the scare will be over by Monday, and that school and other public places will be opened in due form.
Diptheria
- An acute infectious disease caused by toxigenic strains of the bacillus
Corynebacterium diphtheriae, acquired by contact with an infected person or a
carrier of the disease. It was usually confined to the upper respiratory tract
(throat) and characterized by the formation of a tough membrane (false membrane)
attached firmly to the underlying tissue that would bleed if forcibly removed.
In the nineteenth century the disease was occasionally confused with scarlet
fever and croup.
March 1906: George Alton returned last week from Spirit Falls where he has been working for Zeph Sanford.
Aug 30, 1906: E. H. (Ellen nee Alton) Cummings and family with Mrs. Rosana Alton drove to Stanley Saturday to visit over Sunday with C. P. Alton and family.
ALTON, George W. (27 Mar 1866 – 5 Nov 1948)
Funeral services were conducted at the Schiller Funeral Home for George W. Alton, 82, Milwaukee, who died in Milwaukee Nov 5 1948. The Methodist minister officiated at the rites and interment was made in the Greenwood Cemetery. Mr. Alton, son of the late Alfred Charles and Rose Alton, was born in Eau Claire March 27 1866, and was married in Greenwood in 1893 to Sadie Pfeiffer. The Altons lived in Greenwood until the children completed their education, Mr. Alton working as a mason and cook. From Greenwood the Altons went to Park Falls, where Mr. Alton operated a restaurant. For the past 14 years they lived in Milwaukee. Surviving are three sons, George Jr., Montana, and Harry and Earl, both of Milwaukee a daughter, Mrs. Thelma Lamkin, Milwaukee and three sisters, Mrs. Mary Borigo, Portland, Ore. Mrs. Ella Cummings, Glendive, Mont. and Mrs. Kate Livsay, Milwaukee.
ALTON,
Sadie nee Pfeiffer (4 Oct 1878 – 14 Dec 1950)
Funeral services for Mrs. Sadie Alton, 72, Milwaukee, a former resident of
Greenwood, who died Dec 14 1950 at a Milwaukee hospital, were held at the
Schiller Funeral Home.
The pastor of the Grace Methodist Church officiated at the services and burial was made in the Greenwood Cemetery. Mrs. Alton, nee Pfeiffer, was born in Greenwood Oct 4 1878. She was married in 1894 to George Alton at Greenwood. They lived here until 1914 when they moved to South Dakota, and later they moved to Milwaukee. She was preceded in death by her husband who died in Nov 1948. Surviving her are the following children: Mrs. Gilbert (Thelma) Ziebell, and Earl Alton, Milwaukee and George Alton Jr., Kremlin, Mont. A daughter (Elda) and a son preceded her in death.
ALTON, Elda A. (18 Mar 1896 – 21 Feb 1908)
Elda Avis Alton, daughter of George and Sadie Alton, died of pneumonia at her home on Feb. 21st, 1908. She was born in Greenwood on the 18th of March 1896 (cemetery has born Mar 20). Her death was unexpected, no one being aware of its nearness until she quietly passed away. She was a member of the Methodist Sunday schoolThe funeral services were held in the Methodist Church. Her Sunday school class formed the choir at the services and also supplied pallbearers.
ALTON, Agnes Katherine marriage Oct. 17 1900
The wedding of Harry R. Livesay to Agnes K. Alton took place at at the home of the bride's parents, west of Greenwood. The bride's sister, Mary Borigo, was bride's maid and Eugene McMahon acted as best man. The couple left on the Central yesterday morning for Fairfield, Mich., where they will spend a few weeks among the groom's relatives. Mr. Livesay has been a brakeman on the Central, running on the branch for the past year or so. The bride, who has grown up among Greenwood people, is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Charles and Rose Alton. GREENWOOD GLEANER
Livesay, Agnes Kathrine nee ALTON (1876 – 27 AUG 1949)
Funeral services for Mrs. Kathrine Livesay, 73, were held at the Georgas Funeral Home, the. Burial was made in the Neillsville Cemetery. Mrs. Livesay died at the Milwaukee hospital where she had resided the last years of her life. She was born at Eau Claire in 1876 (parents Alfred C. and Rose Alton). She received her education in Eau Claire County rural schools, and was married Oct 17 1900 to Harry Livesay in Greenwood.
Her husband died in 1932 (1949 per cemetery record error). She had lived in Milwaukee since 1942 until she became ill. A daughter, Mrs. Robert (Lenore) Riggs, Milwaukee, survives. Surviving sisters are Mrs. Eugene Cummings, Glendive, Mont.; and Mary Borigo, Portland, Ore. Three brothers preceded her in death. Harry Livesay was born at Fairchild Mich Dec 31 1876 and lived there for the first 20 years of his life. He was employed on the railroad as a brakeman and as switchman and in the course of his work lived at Marshfield, Stevens Point, Fond du Lac and Waukesha. He returned about 20 yeas ago, settling on a farm. Later he engaged in farming in the town of Fremont and eight years later moved to the town of Grant, where he remained until last May, when he moved to the Town of Weston. He was suddenly taken ill on May 22, and rushed to the Neillsville Hospital, where an operation was performed in an attempt to save his life. But death came (May 27) as a result of peritonitis. He is survived by his wife (Agnes Kathrine), his mother, Mrs. Harriet Livesay and one daughter, Lenore, Mrs. Robert Riggs of Neillsville. Funeral services took place at the Schiller Funeral Home. Burial took place in the Neillsville Cemetery. Livesay, Harriet (1844? – 19 April 1936) Harriet Livesay, an aged lady, died at the home of her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Kate Livesay, in the Town of Pine Valley, April 19, at the age of 92 years, 5 months and 3 days. She had made her home with her son, Harry, until his death in 1932, and since then lived with his widow. She was born at Fairchild, Mich., and her body was shopped back there for burial. She leaves no children but has a niece at Fairfield.
ANDERSON families
ANDERSON, Andy family, Warner township
1895 census, head of family: Andrew Anderson 3 male, 4 female
1905 #134 Anderson, Andy Head W M 50 M Norway Norway Farmer 8 O M F Mathilda Wife W F 46 M New York NY/England Milo Son W M 17 S Wisconsin NY/Norway Farm Laborer 9 Alvin Son W M 15 S Wisconsin NY/Norway Farm Laborer 8 Flora Daughter W F 12 S Wisconsin NY/Norway Hazel Daughter W F 10 S Wisconsin NY/Norway Merrill Son W M 5 S Wisconsin NY/Norway Vine, Eliza Mother in law W F 65 W England England Anderson, Anna Mother W F 74 W Norway Norway
1893 sec 22 residence A. Anderson
1906 sec 22 residence Andy Anderson (1915 = Jno Andrews prop.)
1906 sec 14 no residence A. Anderson (1915 = O. Meinhardt prop)
1906 sec 36 residence Mrs. A. Anderson (Anna, mother of Andy?)
ANDERSON, Matilda Ann nee Vine (25 May 1859 - 6 Aug 1905)
The death of Matilda Ann Anderson occurred Aug. 6. Mrs. Anderson was the oldest child of the late John T. and Eliza Vine. She was born in the state of New York, May 25, 1859, and married to Andy Anderson April 6, 1881. Six children came into their home, the oldest dying in infancy. Her husband and five children Mila, Alvin, Florence, Hazel and Merril, ranging in ages from 18 to 6, are left to mourn her loss. Deceased was a member of the Beaver Queens who ministered to her during her illness. Mrs. Anderson suffered with stomach trouble and two month ago was taken to the hospital at Marshfield in the hopes that an operation might bring recovery. Besides her husband and children Mrs. Anderson leaves her mother and one brother to mourn her loss. The funeral was held from the M. E. church, interment was made in the Greenwood cemetery, where a beautiful service was conducted by the Queens.
ANDERSON, Hatti nee ? (c? – 12 Mar 1910)
Mrs. Hattie Anderson, wife of Andy Anderson, formerly of Greenwood, died at their home in Waukesha on March 12, 1910. The cause of her death was tuberculosis of the throat, of which she suffered for over two years. She was buried in Prairie Home Cemetery, Waukesha. Besides her husband and children Mrs. Anderson leaves to mourn her loss, her mother and three sister and a brother of Milwaukee and a sister and brother of Sheboygan Falls, of which all but one were present at the funeral. The funeral was conducted from the German Reformed Church. (Second wife of the same Andy Anderson who first married Matilda nee Vine?)
>Aug 9, 1901: Mrs. Andy Anderson, with Flora and Merrill left Friday morning via Neillsville for a visit with relatives in Lac du Flambeau, she accompanying Fred Vine up. GLEANER
No further info found on the children of Andy and Matilda nee Vine Anderson. The family evidently moved out of Clark Co soon after the death of Matilda. Andy Anderson’s mother was Anna nee Fredrickson (?) (4 July 1837 – 5 May 1916, buried Neillsville cemetery) the widow of Peter Anderson. (Her birth year per census was c1831) Matilda nee Vine Anderson’s mother was Elizabeth nee Billings (20 Nov 1840 – 15 Feb 1908), the widow of John Thomas Vine.
ANDERSON, Knud family, Warner township
1880 Warner Township Census: Anderson, Knud >51 carpenter; Thea >wife 38; Clara H. >daugther 18 >teacher; Theodore A. > son 17 laborer; August A. >son 12; Laura D. > daughter 11; Millie A. >daughter >9; Nellie M. > daughter 7; Fernando W. >son 4; Georgiann E. > daughter 3; Birdie >daughter 2; John Peterson >26 born Norway, laborer; Andre W. Anderson >25 laborer.
1895 census, head of family: Knudt Anderson 2 male, 4 female
1905 #68 Anderson, Shea (Thea) Head W F 63 Widow Norway Norway Keeping Boarders 12 Rental Birdine Daughter W F 27 S Wisconsin Norway Cook 12 Sadie Daughter W F 21 S Wisconsin Norway Chamber Maid 12 Frankie Son W M 16 S Wisconsin Norway Student 9 Adolph Son W M ?4 W Wisconsin Norway Mill Foreman 12 (Adolph Theodore 24, married, where was wife Mary and son George?)
1906 sec 13 no residence F. W. Anderson (Fernando, son of Knud and Thea Anderson)
“...Steve Moore, C. P. Hogue, Knud Anderson, Larry Drinkwine and Frank Zetsche came in 1870....” The Hub of Clark County (1853 - 1934)
ANDERSON, Charles M. (31 Aug 1880 - 2 June 1882)
Died, at Hemlock, town of Warner, June 2, 1882, Charles M. Anderson, infant son of K. Anderson, aged 1 year, 9 months and 2 days.
June 2, 1882: One of Knud Anderson’s children died today of that scourge, scarlet fever. There are some ten or twelve cases of it in the vicinity of Hemlock, at present.
June 1882: “Scarlet fever is still raging at Hemlock and other places in this part of the county. Elias Peterson lost a girl yesterday with the dreaded disease. She was buried to-day in the village cemetery. Last week Mr. Anderson buried a boy who died with the same disease.” (Charles M. Anderson 1880-1882, child of Knud & Thea Anderson)
Greenwood Cemetery note: There is an Emelia Anderson, no age or birth date, died 6-3-1882 whose parents are listed as Knud & Thea Anderson. There is also an Emilie b. 1865, d. 1872, but this would make one too many children as they had 15 and three (Charles 1882 and August prior 1891 plus Emelia 1882 or Emilie 1872) were dead by 1891 bio. Also think one or the other Emelia/Emilie would have been on the 1880 census but there is no Emilie or Emelia on that census. Maybe the 1891 bio was in error.
ANDERSON, Knud Jr.
Knud Anderson, Jr., of section 15 (Hemlock), Warner Township, was born in Tellemarkn Co, Norway, November 20, 1828, the son of Adney Anderson. The father had brought his family to the United States in 1843, settling in Norway Township, Racine Co, Wisc, where Adney died in 1845. The family then came to Jackson Co in 1854, settling in Springfield Township, where the mother died in 1878. They had seven children, all now living, namely: Knud, Sr. (#1), Gunder, Ole, Mary, Knud, Jr., Margaret and Sarah. While in Jackson Co, Knud Anderson, Jr. (#2), first worked as a carpenter, and then at farming. In 1869 he removed to La Crosse, where he kept a tavern one-year, and in 1870 came to this county and took up a homestead on section 18, township 27, range 1 east (Unity), where he lived five years. He next lived on Giles Creek four years, after which he worked in Tom Miller's mill. He came to his present place, Hemlock, in 1879, where he has been night watchman on the flood dam, and also ran the plane in the Hemlock Mills. He now has charge of the Hemlock flood dam for the Black River Improvement Co. He was married in June 1859, to Thea Burch, who was born near Christiania, Norway, the daughter of Torger Burch. They have had fifteen children, twelve of whom are still living, namely: Clara T., Adolph, Augusta, Laura, Millie, Nellie, Fernando, Georgiana, Birdie, W. Lee, Sadie and Frankie. Clara married James Rowe, of Calumet, Michigan, and has one child, Winnifred P.; Adolph, a merchant at Greenwood, married Mary Francis, and has one child, George; Augusta married Albert Huggett, of Melrose, Jackson Co, and has one child also, Ralph. "1891 Biographical History of Clark Jackson Counties, WI”
ANDERSON, Knud, Jr. (20 Nov 1828 – 23 Aug 1900)
On August 23, 1900, death visited the quiet little village of Hemlock and claimed for his own, one of the first who made their homes in the wilds of Clark Co. Mr. K. (Knud) Anderson came to this country from Norway at the age of fourteen years. Since his marriage he has passed most of his life in Clark Co. He was known by all as an honest, upright and conscientious man, who was ever ready and willing to render any little service that was in his power. It seems the more sad to have taken away one, who, although he had been a sufferer for years, never complained, and was ever patient under trials. His wife and twelve children survive him, all of whom were present when his remains were laid away at Greenwood.
>The 15 children of Knud, Jr. >and Thea Burch Anderson:
Charles M. b. 8-28-1860 d. 6-2 1881 (obit, Greenwood Cemetery)
Clara H. b. c1862 (twin of Adolph?) 1880 census, 1891 bio m. James Rowe
Adolph Theodore b. 11-20-1862 1880 & 1905 census, 1891 bio m. 1886 Mary Francis
Augusta b. c1864 1891 bio m. Albert Huggert
Emilie b.11-1-1865 d. Oct 1872 (Greenwood Cemetery)
August A. b. c1868 1880 census (not in 1891 bio, died prior?)
Laura D. b. c1869 1880 census 1891 bio
Millie A. b. c1871 1880 census 1891 bio
Nellie M. b. c1873 1880 census 1891 bio
Fernando Woodman b. c 1876 1880 census 1891 bio m. 1906 Hannah M. Thompson
Georgiann E. b. c1877 1880 census 1891 bio
Birdie b. c1878 1880 & 1905 census 1891 bio
W. Lee b. c1881 (not on 1880 census) 1891 bio
Sadie b. c1884 1905 census 1891 bio
Frankie b. c1889 1905 census 1891 bio
May 15, 1905: F. W. Anderson and wife were over Sunday visitors at Elmer Binning’s.
Mesdames K. Anderson, Haglund, O. Varney, Warner and Arnold were entertained at Mrs. Lovina Warner’s Saturday afternoon.
Jan 25, 1906: Word was received Saturday noon that Grandma Burch (1811-1906, widow of Torger Burch, parents of Thea Burch Anderson, Ed T. Burch, 1848-1912, Greenwood merchant, and Mrs. Strand) had died that morning at the home of her son-in-law, Ed. Strand, near Blair. Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Burch and Edna and Mrs. Thea (nee Burch) Anderson left Monday morning to be present at the funeral. Deceased was 95 years old last Sept. 30 and up to about ten years ago was a rugged woman. At that time she sustained a stroke of paralysis on the right side, but from which she partially recovered. During the past year she has failed quite fast so that her mind weakened and dwelt almost wholly on things of the long ago. Her son E. T. Burch was down to see her only a few weeks ago and found her as well as she had been during the past year. For some eighteen years Grandma made her home with her son in Greenwood, but for the past seven years has resided with her daughter, Mrs. Strand at Blair, this daughter dying during the past summer.
>Feb 15, 1906: Mrs. K. Anderson visited Mrs. Hans Nelson Monday
Mar 1906: F. W. Anderson and Maggie Thompson visited Mrs. K. Anderson Sunday.
Mar 8, 1906: Birdine Anderson, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Bond at Mondovi, returned to her home the first of last week.
ANDERSON, Fernando Woodman marriage 9 April 1906
Fernando Woodman Anderson and Miss Hannah Margaret Thompson have formed a merger of names and interests. In other words these two estimable young people have been made husband and wife. The happy ceremony making them such took place at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Thompson, April 9. With the exception of a year or so spent away at school and at work, the groom has spent his life so far in and near Greenwood, being the son of Mrs. Thea Anderson. The bride has lived for the past fifteen years in Greenwood and is a graduate of the Greenwood High School. Mr. Anderson is bookkeeper for the Farmers Co-operative Supply Co., which position he has held, with the exception of part of the first year, ever since the store was started in 1899. Mr. and Mrs. Anderson have rented rooms with Mrs. Cynthia Varney, where their friends will find them settled down like regular old married folks.
Greenwood High School CLASS OF 1898
(photo)
Back row L-R:
Mabel VARNEY, Hugh MEEKS, Birdine
ANDERSON, Eva MILLER,
Ferdinand WOLLENBERG. Front row L-R:
Philo MEAD, Gertie MILLER, Faye HUNT.
HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1899 (class reunion?)
Birdie Anderson (lives on claim), Conrad, MT; Mabel Rossman (teacher), Duluth, MN; Margaret Thompson (Mrs. F. W. Anderson), Chippewa Falls, WI; Fay Hunt (Mrs. C. H. Brown), Loyal, WI; Ferdinard Wollenburg (farmer), Hartline, WA; Sena Hanson, Greenwood, WI; Hugh Meeks (conductor, Soo Line), Stevens Point, WI; Alice Miller (Mrs. J. Blanchard); Ross Miller; Birdie Miller,
ANDERSON, Theodore Adolph (20 Nov 1862 - ?)
Theodore A. Anderson, a general merchant of Greenwood, was born near Taylor's Station, Jackson Co, Wis., Nov 20 1862, the son of Knud Anderson, a native of Norway, but now of Hemlock, Clark Co, Wis. He came with his parents to the United States when fifteen years of age, and settled at Racine, Wis. He was a pioneer of Jackson Co, having settled among Indians and wild animals. He removed to this county in 1870, settling in Beaver Township, Clark Co, in the thick of the woods. Theodore worked in the woods and saw-mills several years, and also in driving logs in Black River. He came to Greenwood in 1881, where he clerked in a store seven years. In 1888 he engaged in business for himself at Hemlock, but in May 1890, removed his stock of goods to Greenwood, where he carries a full line of groceries, dry goods, boots, shoes, hats, caps, etc. He has a capital stock of $2,000, his annual sales amounting to $6,000, which is rapidly increasing. Mr. Anderson was married July 1 1886 to Mary Francis, daughter of John Francis, of this township. They have one child, George M., born March 25, 1887. Mr. Anderson was School Treasurer of Warner Township one year. "Biographical History of Clark Jackson Counties, WI" 1891
ANDERSON, Martin family, Warner township
ANDERSON, Martin (c1870 - ?)
1905 #55 Anderson, Martin Head W M 35 M Wisconsin Norway Farmer 10 O M F Martha Wife W F 28 M Wisconsin Norway House Keeper Bernard Son W M 8 S Wisconsin Wisconsin Mabel Daughter W F 6 S Wisconsin Wisconsin Grace Daughter W F 3 S Wisconsin Wisconsin
Nothing further found in Clark Co records on this family. There is a Bernard Anderson on later Beaver Township plat maps but nothing to tie him to this family. The same is true of a Mabel Anderson who was a teacher in Green Grove township.
ANDERSON, Otto family, Warner township
ANDERSON, Otto (c1865 - ?)
1905 #5 Anderson, Otto Head W M 40 M Sweden Sweden Farmer 12 O M F Wendla Wife W F 34 M Sweden Sweden House Keeper Leroy Son W M 4/12 M Wisconsin Sweden
1906 sec 14 residence Ottto Anderson (1915 = August Behrens prop.)
May 15, 1905: Mrs. Otto Anderson visited Mrs. Haglund Monday afternoon.
Jan 4, 1906: The following young people attended the dance at Christie Monday evening: Mr. and Mrs. Otto Anderson, Misses Lottie Larson, Olive Hansen, Alta Booth, Pearl Shanks, Messrs. Philo Mead, Harry Hartson, Will Oelig, Homer Rand, Walter Stabnaw and C. P. Brick.
Feb 1906: Mr. and Mrs. Otto Anderson and Philo Mead spent Sunday with Longwood relatives. (No relationship found between this Anderson family and that of the Mead family)
ANDERSON, Peter family Warner township
1875 census: Anderson, Peter, 4 males, 3 females
1905 #77 Anderson, Peter Head W M 79 Widower Norway Norway
1880 sec 28 no residence Peter Anderson (sec 28 west of the river)
1893 sec 28 no residence P. Anderson (1906 = Henry Niemond prop)
ANDERSON, Peter (6 Feb 1826 – 4 Sept 1916)
The 1905 census has Peter Anderson as residence #77 and Simon Severson (the nephew where he died) as residence #76. Perhaps there was a small house on the Severson property that Anderson lived in so it was counted as an individual residence. The 1905 census also has Peter Anderson as a widower. Peter Anderson could have been widowed in Norway as he would have been about age 50 in 1875. The 1875 census has 3 males and 3 females in addition to Peter Anderson. These could have been Peter’s Severson and perhaps Larson and Johnson relations who might have lived together when Peter first came over from Norway.
The Greenwood cemetery has two Peter Anderson entries. Peter Anderson b. 2-6-1826, d. 9-4-1916 (age 90 at death) with a notation “stone d. month is May”. Ref is “T” for tombstone and “nc” (no record at court house?)
The second Greenwood cemetery entry has a Peter Anderson dying in 1919 (no month or day) with no birthdate. The reference to this entry is “c” (courthouse? evidently no tombstone). The notes for this entry: “Old Bear Pete” b. in Norway, brother of Mrs. Martin Johnson. (Martin “Morton” Johnson b. 7-8-1861, d. 6-10-1956, was married to Kari M. Anderson, b. 12-3-1841, d. 10-31-1929)
The followin “Hub” article has “Old Bear Pete” dying in May 1915 at the home of his nephew Sam (Simon) Severson. More than likely Old Bear Pete’s death was in May 1916 as per the tombstone, and the “brother of Mrs. Kari Anderson” note was attached to the wrong Peter Anderson in the Greenwood cemetery index. (I could find no info on a Peter Anderson who died in 1919.)
“...Pete Anderson, a bachelor, who had been the servant of a Norwegian prince, came to Greenwood in 1875. He had a fight with a bear while in Norway, and had killed the bear with his only weapons, a jack-knife and his fists, but was about as badly used up as the bear and was terribly scarred. From this he was nicknamed "Old Bear Pete".
He obtained a piece of land west of the river and in 1876 proceeded to build a log home. He built his house and had logs rolled up for a barn, when he, went out one morning to work while his coffee boiled. He was sawing the logs out to -make a doorway, when one fell, striking and breaking his leg, and he alone with only a trail past his place with few passersby! Charles Varney (1865 – 1940, family lived in sec 20 in 1873), then a young lad, passed near enough to hear his cries for help, but not understanding the call, was afraid to answer, so "Old Bear Pete" lay on the ground all day. That evening when Annie Guldbrand (No info on a “Guldbrand” family. Perhaps this was some “Annie” who came from Guldbrandalen, Norway, where Peter and his sister Kari nee Anderson Johnson were from.), a neighbor, was out looking for her cow she heard someone calling and told her husband to go and see if something wrong with Pete, which he did and found him lying on the ground not far from where he had fallen.
He recovered from this, too, and was able to finish his barn, clear his land, grub out the stumps, make maple sugar, and perform all the numerous duties of a pioneer, though always very lame. He even entertained company, and one time (Dorrence Bailey 1858 – 1891, killed by lightening) Dorry Bailey (who had a habit of tasting everything he saw) picked up a chunk of maple sugar and ate it, which "Old Bear Pete" had been sucking on for a week. As Pete grew old he lived with his nephew Sam Severson (1863 – 1922, lived sec 36) where he would take a chair to the woods in which to sit and chop down trees and saw them into wood. He died at Severson's in May 1915....” The Hub of Clark County (1853 - 1934)
ANDERSON, J. family of Warner township
1906 sec 2 residence J. Anderson (1893 = W.H.Mead) (1915 = Otto Meinhardt)
This was the Gordee farm (also see Alperstette) in 1903 when Moritz and Caroline nee Horn Meinhardt first rented it and then purchased it in 1905. Otto Meinhardt was born on that farm in 1904. All of the “J. Anderson or Andersen” families lived near Withee or Owen, there are no records showing that they or any other Anderson/Andersen family lived on this property. Evidently the plat map was not correct as to ownership as early as 1903.
ANDREWS family, Warner township
1880 sec19, 29, 30, 34 no residences G. C. Andrews, sec 35 residence G. C. Andrews
1893 sec 34, 35 no residence G. C. Andrews; 1906 sec 35 no residence S. Andrews
1906 sec 24 no residence B. Andrews
ANDREWS, George Columbus (3 Dec 1830 – 28 June 1902)
George C. Andrews, one of the early settlers of Greenwood and Eaton Township, was born at Smith's Falls, Ont., Dec. 3, 1830, son of Elkanah and Elizabeth (Hutton) Andrews. The parents were natives of New York State, they rmoved at a very early day to Canada, in which country they passed the rest of their lives. George C. Andrews acquired his education at Smith's Falls. When only 15 years of age he started to learn the blacksmith's trade, serving three years as an apprentice at $25 a year.
At the end of that period he went to Rawdon, Canada, where he established himself in business, and while there, on Oct. 11, 1854, he was united in marriage with Lorinda Chamberlain, a native of New York State. For several years, he and his wife resided in Rawdon, and there seven children were born to them. In 1856, Mr. Andrews made a trip to the United States, remaining six months. Then returning to Canada, he resumed his trade and business, which he followed there until 1871. He then came again to the United States, bringing his family with him, and settling in Greenwood, Eaton Township, Clark Co, Wis. which village at that time contained only two stores and a hotel. Here Mr. Andrews set up a blacksmith shop, becoming the village smith. Six days a week he could always be found at his forge or anvil, and on Sunday he supplied the pulpit, being the first local Methodist preacher in Greenwood. He also purchased forty acres of land in Section 35, Warner Township, besides quite a quantity of other wild land. After a residence of over thirty years in Greenwood, he died, June 28, 1902. Mrs. Andrews, the wife and mother, (Lorrinda, born 1836) died July 6, 1897. They were the parents of ten children, seven of whom were, as previously stated, born in Canada. Of these two died in infancy. A brief record of the children, including the three born in Greenwood, is as follows: Mary Elizabeth, now Mrs. Erastus Bowen, of Greenwood; Harriet Angelia, widow of Dr. H. J. Thomas, of Chicago; James S., of Eaton Township, Clark Co; George B., who died in Iowa, April 8, 1917; Florence, now Mrs. Ralph Hall, of Chicago; the two who died in infancy in Canada, where all the above mentioned were born: Effie B., now Mrs. Arthur Cadmen, of Fairchild, Wis.; Lillie, who is unmarried, and lives in Chicago, and Ella, who died at the age of 2 years. Both Mr. and Mrs. Andrews were loyal and highly esteemed members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. 1918 History of Clark Co.
“...In 1871 S. C. Honeywell had the first blacksmith shop on the corner east of Ludwig's store. G. C. Andrews assisted him and received seventy-five dollars a month for his work. His family lived in the back room of S. C. Honeywell's warehouse, the building now occupied by Ed Schwarze. In the spring "Uncle George", as everyone called him, bought the corner lot and built the house now occupied by Millie Smith. It was in this house that he and his family lived as long as they were in Greenwood. His wife, Lorinda, loved flowers and had all kinds in her yard with tall hollyhocks along the picket fence. Her yard, with its beautiful flowers, was the show place of the town. Uncle George built an addition to the blacksmith shop and put in an ox-frame where he shod as many as fifty yoke of oxen in one year. When oxen were to be shod they were led into a stall for this work. There they were raised in a sling until their feet were off the ground. Then their feet were placed on a board rest and fastened with a clevis to hold them, for they kicked like blazes. Henry Schwarze, father of Simon Schwarze, our present Marshal, did the carpenter work on Uncle George's shop. About 1878, Uncle George built a new shop, now Ludwig's store. This was a two-story building with lodge rooms above and shop below. He ran the shop for many years. Later it was conducted by John Lucas and son. Finally in 1902 it was-used as a printing office...
...George C. Andrews was another interesting character, who was a blacksmith and local preacher. He worked many nights until after midnight. In an old record book under the date of December 3, 1880, he recorded that he had earned nine dollars that evening, and in 1889 eight dollars and forty cents one evening, several years he had shod as high as fifty yoke of oxen during the winter season. He would work hard all the week and on Sundays walk to Hemlock, Longwood, Christie or LaTart to preach the gospel which he believed and loved, without remuneration. "Uncle George" as a preacher was especially gifted and the people delighted to hear him. Whether he preached or addressed the annual memorial service or other public gatherings, nearly every early settler was indebted to him, for he had been in their homes on festive occasions, when some member of the family was joyously entering into wedded life, or prayed with them when they mourned and were comfortless...
...The story is told of George Andrews having a very promising patch of corn, about where Charles Varney's house now stands, and Mr. Schofield owning a beautiful herd of steers. While seeking new pastures, they found Mr. Andrews' corn. George drove them out and the herd of aforesaid "beautiful steers" gathered on the east span (of the bridge), stamping and chasing flies; all went down. One of the steers so badly injured it’s spine that it had to be killed. This part of the river crossing was never rebuilt....” The Hub of Clark County (1853 - 1934)
ANDREWS,
Mary E. marriage 4 Jan 1881
Married, Jan. 4th, 1881, at the residence of G. C. Andrews in the village of
Greenwood, Clark Co, by Rev. C.C. Swartz, Mr. Erastus Bowen, of Columbus,
Wis. to Miss Mary E. Andrews of Greenwood.
(Daughter of G. C. Andrews)
Jan 29, 1900: Numerous reports were flying about Wednesday afternoon and Thursday morning to the effect that Rev. G. C. Andrews and James Whitmore were dying and dead, but they were almost without foundation, except that the latter has been quite ill, and Uncle George has been confined to the house for a few days. Such reports show how easy it is for anything of a sensational nature to be enlarged and exaggerated. Greenwood Gleaner
ANDREWS, George B. (9 Aug 1866- 8 April 1917)
The many Greenwood and Longwood friends of G. B. Andrews were shocked and saddened to learn of his death the 8th of April, 1917 at Knoxville, Iowa. Mr. Andrews had been suffering for some time with Anemia, but his condition had steadily improved until it received a set back by an attack of pneumonia and jaundice. Ben, as he was known everywhere, was born near Sterling, Ontario, Aug. 9, 1866. He was the son of G. C. and Lorinda Andrews. He came to Greenwood, Clark Co at the age of five years and had resided here and at Longwood until the spring of 1912. For twenty-five years he was proprietor of a general store at Longwood. He was married in 1892 to Miss Lizzie Leonard of Knoxville, Iowa. They have one daughter, Clella, now a teacher in the High School at Storm Lake, Iowa. After the destruction of his Longwood store by fire (in 1912), Mr. Andrews moved to Knoxville, Iowa. Here he purchased the Leonard farm, which he managed until the time of his death.
ANDREWS, James Sheldon (14 May 1863 – 21 Mar 1941)
James Sheldon Andrews, son of George C. and Lorinda Chamberlain Andrews, was born in Sterling, Ontario, Canada May 14, 1863 and died in Clark Co Hospital at Owen, Wis. March 21, 1941 at rest after 13 years of unrest. At the age of eight he came to Greenwood with his parents, where he has lived continuously with the exception of ten years spent in Minnesota and Idaho. He was married Sept. 16, 1896 to Essyleth Cook of Greenwood. Mr. Andrews owned and operated a farm in Greenwood for many years. He sold the farm and purchased a residence in the city in 1919. “Shell” as he was known to his many friends was a good citizen in every sense of the word. He leaves to mourn his loss, his widow and three sisters, Mrs. Florence Hall and Miss Lillian Andrews of Chicago and Walworth, Wis. Mrs. Arthur Cadman of Fairchild, Wis and one niece, Mrs. L.D. Teter of Knoxville, Iowa. Memorial services were conducted from the Stabnow Funeral Home, interment was made in the Greenwood Cemetery. Those from away who attended the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Cactman of Fairchild Mrs. Florence Hall and Miss Lillian Andrews of Chicago and Warner Cook of Jamestown, N.D.
J. S. Andrews, proprietor of an eighty-acre farm in Section 35, Warner Township, was born in Ontario, Canada, May 14, 1863. His father, George C. Andrews, was a blacksmith, born and reared in Canada, came to the United States with his parent when only 8 years old, and received his education in the public school of Greenwood. J. S. Andrews began working out on farms and in the woods at the age of 18 years. When he was 24 he went to Ottertail County, Minn., where, to invest his savings, he bought a piece of wild land, and also took up a homestead of 160 acres. Building a shack, he cleared some of his land and did some farming, remaining there three years. He then went to Idaho, where he stayed about a year, living for the most part in the vicinity of Cordlane. Then returning to Wisconsin, Mr. Andrews operated his father's farm of forty acres in Section 35 for a number of years. In 1896, in the month of October, he was married to Essylath Cook, whose father, Dan Cook, was a farmer who had come to Wisconsin from Canada. Her mother's maiden name was Phoebe Anne Hubbel. After their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Andrews settled on his farm, where they stayed four years. He then bought eighty acres in Section 35, Warner Township. The tract was covered with timber, and there was no road to the land, there being only a turnpike from Neillsville to two miles north of Greenwood, all other so-called roads being merely trails. On this land he built an eight-room house and a frame barn, which latter he has since replaced with a new and modern round barn. He has chopped off sixty acres of his land, and now has thirty-seven under plow. He also raises Holstein cattle and is conducting a successful business as a farmer. HISTORY OF CLARK COUNTY 1918
ANDREWS, Steve M. (14 June 1828 – 14 Sept 1901)
Steven M. Andrews died at his home after a gradual failing as a result of asthma with which he had suffered for years. To the end he was cheerful and enjoyed seeing any who called on him, though at times he was so weak that it was impossible to say more than a few words without exhaustion. "Uncle Steve," as deceased was known to nearly every body in this part of the county, was born (of Elkanah and Elizabeth nee Hutton Andrews) near Ottawa, Canada, on June 14, 1828. In 1868 he came with his family to Wisconsin, settling for two years in Juneau county from which he came to Greenwood and located, his house being the first built in the town. Here he has been chiefly engaged in farming. On September 2, 1851, Mr. Andrews was married to Miss Harriet Campbell and to his worthy couple were born ten children, eight of whom live to mourn, with their mother the loss. Besides these deceased leaves a sister, "Aunt Jane" Edmonds and two brothers, "Uncle George," also of this place and a brother living in Colorado. The funeral occurred from the M.E. church. At the grave the exercises were conducted by the Odd Fellows to which order deceased belonged. All the children were present at the funeral, though Mrs. Dudley Andrews of Tomahawk was unable to be present on account of sickness at home.
ARCHAMBAULT family, Warner township
1875 census: Archambeault, Paul; 1 male, 2 female
Probate records: Archambault, Xavier 13327 18 27
2-24-1887: Cas. Archambault, of Withee, came up to visit his wife on Saturday, returning to his camp on Monday.
ARCHAMBAULT, Ethel G. marriage 22 Nov 1920
Miss Ethel Genevieve Archambault of Phillips and Mr. Wm. B. Spellman of Colby, Wis., were united in marriage at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church at Phillips. They were attended by the bride’s sister, Miss Geraldine Archambault of Stevens Point, and the groom’s brother, Peter Spellman of Milwaukee. Following the ceremony a wedding dinner was served at the home of the bride’s parents. Mr. and Mrs. Spellman will make their home with the groom’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. Spellman until the first of the year, when they expect to leave for Chicago. COLBY PHONOGRAPH (Colby, Wis.)
ARMSTRONG family, Warner township
1880 sec 35 residence Julia Armstrong (Julia, wife of Wlm J. died in 1881; 1893 = Jas Bryden property)
ARMSTRONG, William J. (23 Feb 1835 - ?)
Armstrong, W. J., contractor and jobber, Greenwood was born in Erie Co., Penn.,
Feb. 23, 1835. At an early age, moved to Milwaukee, where he went to school. The
next move was to Green Bay, Brown Co, where he remained till 1849. Then he moved
to Appleton where he was employed in laying plank road, and in 1852, he arrived
in LaCrosse, but found that the Indians had small-pox. He started to do
lumbering on the Black River, and has been in the woods since his father died in
California in 1856, and he was the support of the family from that time. He
located on the farm where he now lives, in 1875, just out of Greenwood, on Sec.
35 (Warner township). He married, in
1856, Miss Julia M. Smith of LaCrosse Co. They have four children
Addie, now Mrs. J. Broiden (Bryden),
Allen (A. S.), Charles
(on 1900 Hixon census and Wood Co. burials)
and Edith (nothing further found on Edith).
Mr. A. has served as Town Clerk and Justice of the Peace belongs to the Good
Templars, and the Temple of Honor. In 1864, enlisted in 53rd Wis. V., and was
mustered out in September 1865. 1881 HISTORY OF
NORTHERN WI
November 20, 1975: Wm. J. Armstrong, familiarly called “Bill,” will soon open a new hotel at Greenwood, where he intends to extend a welcome to all weary pilgrims. Mr. Armstrong does not intend to be out done by any person in the matter of keeping a hotel, and from our knowledge of that gentleman we can cheerfully recommend him to the traveling public as a safe and agreeable host. He will be thoroughly prepared to entertain and provide for all who may be called to that locality, whether fine-haired or otherwise, and none need hesitate to give him a call. “Welcome All: To the citizens of Clark County and to the traveling public generally, I would respectfully announce that I shall open a new and convenient hotel in the village of Greenwood on Monday, Nov. 22nd, and that I shall be prepared to furnish as good accommodations for both man and beast as can be found in Clark County. A share of public patronage respectfully solicited.” Wm. J. Armstrong. Clark County Republican & Press
“... William Armstrong, father of Al Armstrong, owned and operated the farm joining the John Stafford farm on the north. The first house on the place was just east of those pines we see along the highway; later James Bryden, a son-in-law of Mr. Armstrong, bought the farm and built the present house....” The Hub of Clark County (1853 - 1934)
October 1880: Justice Armstrong has a great bear suit in his court today. Two parties of the Greenwood vicinity each claim to have killed the same bear and have resorted to court to find out who really did kill the bear. The bear certainly is dead, for his hide sold for six dollars.
November 24, 1881: Mrs. W. J. Armstrong is slowly recovering from her severe illness. (Julia nee Smith, died 18 Dec 1881, buried Greenwood cemetery, no birth date listed.)
August 18, 1882: Mr. W. J. Armstrong gave a large dinner party today. Many were the guests and well laden were the tables with all the market affords. A pleasant time was enjoyed and all went away feeling glad that they had been there and Doc was more smiling than the rest because he bore away a sunflower bouquet. Gracious!
October 24, 1882: Greenwood: Logging prospects are booming this way; some of those in this vicinity who have heavy contracts for the coming winter: W. J. Armstrong, Thompson & Root, Philip Rossman, S. M. Andrews, Jas. Bryden, Andrew Emerson, and Robert Schofield.
January 25, 1883: W. J. Armstrong lost a very valuable horse, last week, by lung disease. The horse, as is generally the case, was one of the best he owned, and is a serious loss at this season of the year. The Clark Republican and Press
ARMSTRONG, W. J. marriage 14 June 1883
At Milwaukee, Wis., June 14, 1883, married by Rev. Heaslett, William J. Armstrong to Minna Mowry, both of Greenwood, Clark Co, Wis. Mr. Armstrong is well known as an extensive lumberman and prominent citizen of Clark Co. Mrs. Armstrong formerly resided in Loyal, but lately at Greenwood. (Clark Co marriages has W.J. Armstrong and Manise Goodale marrying on June 14, 1883. Nothing else found on this Mowry or Goodale marriage.)
ARMSTRONG,
Ada marriage - 24 May 1881
Married, May 24, 1881, at the residence of the bride's parents
(Wlm J. and Julia nee Smith Armstrong),
Greenwood, Wis, James Bryden to Miss Ada Armstrong, both of Greenwood,
Clark Co, Wis. (Ada Armstrong Bryden 1858-1944)
1895 census, head of family: A. S. Armstrong 1 male
1906 sec 4 residence A. S. Armstrong; sec 11 no residence A. S. Armstrong; sec 12 residence Armstrong & Peterson
ARMSTRONG, Allen S. (1861 – 24 Jan 1946)
A.S. ARMSTRONG was born in La Crosse and came to Clark Co with his parents in 1870, settling at Neillsville. Mr. Armstrong relates his early experiences as follows: "We later moved to the forty-acre farm of Gile Holway, two miles north of Loyal. When 19 years old I ran a camp in the woods and for eighteen years handled logs on the Black and Chippewa rivers. For thirteen years I had charge of the Hemlock Dam as foreman. We used to run on an average of 1,000,000 feet an hour through the dam in the spring and summer. This dam was built in the summer of 1879. I was with the Black River Improvement Co., who discontinued work in 1905. Our logs of hemlock and pine all went down the Black River by way of the Dells Dam to La Crosse.
My mother and her sister came into this county in the winter of 1855 from Halfway Creek, near La Crosse, and cooked in the logging camp of her brother-in-law, Abner Gile on Gile's Creek, three miles north of Greenwood. I came to Greenwood in 1875 and lived on my father's (William J. Armstrong) farm, which is now in the city limits. At that time there were three stores, four saloons, and one blacksmith's shop. The second schoolhouse then stood on the corner where the Greenwood State Bank now stands. Father used to bring all supplies by wagon from Sparta, while mother was cooking in the camp. During my days we freighted our supplies from Hatfield, Jackson Co, and the stage brought mail and passengers from Black River Falls. This town was a rough place. The loggers would come in, spend their money for whiskey, get drunk and fight, and many times they tore up the sidewalks. In 1885 a creamery was started here, but failed. They later tried it again, but failed for want of cows. I ran a store and post office at Hemlock for two years, and also ran the sawmill, but the flood of 1914 took the dam and gristmill and sawmill out." History
ARMSTRONG, Allen S. marriage – 1 July 1884
At Greenwood, on July 1, Allen S. Armstrong to Miss Clara A. Mead, both of Greenwood. Both of the above parties are well known in this vicinity of Greenwood. Mr. Armstrong is a son of Wm. Armstrong, formerly a prominent lumbermen, and farmer of that place. Mrs. Armstrong is a daughter of Harry Mead, of Longwood, well known as one of the most prominent farmers and lumbermen of the county. During the last year Mrs. Armstrong has been a teacher in the public schools. (Nothing more found on Clara, no obit or cemetery info. Allen Armstrong next married Stionia Limprecht on 10 July 1898.)
... Harry and Julia (Mead) had seven children, six of whom lived to adulthood: Frank A., Clara, Helen, Harry, Angus and Philo. Clara married Allen Armstrong, of Greenwood and has two children, Glen and Margery. Frank is an express messenger on the O. R. N. Railroad in Oregon....” Mead township history (Nothing more found on Glen and Margery Armstrong)
ARMSTRONG, Sitonia nee Limprecht (28 Jan 1879- 2 Feb 1972)
Mrs. Sitonia “Tony” Armstrong, 93, of Abbotsford, Clark Co, died Feb. 2, 1972, at the Marshfield Convalescent Center, where she had resided the past several years. Services were held at the Lulloff Funeral Home, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church officiating with burial in the Greenwood Cemetery at Greenwood. The former Sitonia Limprecht was born (to Fred, Sr and Sidonia Seidel Limprecht) Jan. 28, 1879, in Greenwood, and was married there July 10, 1898 to Allen Armstrong (as his second wife), who preceded her in death in January of 1946. The couple resided in Clark Co and in later years she had made her home in Abbotsford. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Donald (b. 19 Aug 1904, d. 31 Aug 1968, lived Abbotsford in 1947) a sister and three brothers.
1905 plat book patrons: Armstrong, A. S., Livery, Greenwood.
December 27, 1906: A. S. Armstrong has added a new surrey box sleigh to his livery equipment, which makes a swell rig. It has springs under the box as well as in the cushions, making it like riding in a sofa cushioned rocker. Al has good reason to be proud of it. Deputy Sheriff R. M. Campbell of Neillsville was in town last week serving papers on officers of the Greenwood Telephone Company in proceedings brought by A. S. Armstrong demanding $6,500 damages for disconnecting him from the exchange. The company states that the connection was severed because Mr. Armstrong was in arrears to them for service. The officers took this means of pushing a settlement. It is said Mr. Armstrong is backed by outside interests.
“...In early days before autos there was a necessity for livery stables. The present Opera House was once a livery stable located where Dr. Austin's home is now. A. S. Armstrong ran a livery stable in the building now Arbs' garage and later in the barn on the lot where he now lives. Chris Brick, Julius Dill, Roy Tuttle and old John Stafford were also proprietors of livery stables....” The Hub of Clark County (1853 - 1934)
April 5, 1906: Mrs. Anna Colby
(nee Limprecht 1875 – 1912) and
children moved down from Reseberg last week and will stop for the present with
her sister, Mrs. A. S. Armstrong. Later she expects to go to Chicago. Her
farm is rented to her brother-in-law, one of the Colby boys.
Greenwood Gleaner
July 1930: Distribution of $30,000 collected for depositors and creditors of the Greenwood State Bank, which was closed seven years ago after the cashier (Edward F. Wollenberg 26 Sept 1873 – 17 Sept 1917) had committed suicide (shot himself the day the bank was siezed in 1917), was ordered Tuesday in circuit court. Judge E. W. Crosby responded to a motion by A. L. Devos, representing the firm of Rush and Devos. The bank, which has been in charge of the state banking commission since its doors were closed, has paid back approximately 50% of its liabilities. (Among those left desitute by the bank failure was the Presbyterian Minister’s widow, Mrs. W. T. Hendren. She was granted a lifetime annuity of $300 per year by the church board in Jan. 1924) With the order issued Tuesday, the affairs of the institution are virtually closed with exception of a few minor details. The sale of assets (Wollenberg’s widow Fannie lost her home and property to the bank commission in July 1925) at an auction recently, were confirmed by Judge Crosby. Judge Crosby also ordered that A. S. Armstrong, special deputy banking commissioner, be discharged from his duties. Armstrong had been making collections and now, with the work being so nearly competed, the remaining amounts will be collected by Attorneys Rush and Devos. (The FDIC, Federal Deposit Insurance Corp, was formed in 1933 to protect bank deposits up to a certain amount.)
ARNOLD family, Warner township
1880 sec 22 no residence W. C. Arnold
1905 #144 Arnold, Clifford Head W M 26 S Wisconsin New York Farm Laborer 10 Rental H Arnold, Stephen Brother W M 19 S Wisconsin New York Farm Laborer 10
ARNOLD, Kate nee Warner (1886- 16 May 1923)
Funeral services were held in the Mabton Methodist Chruch for Mrs. S. L. Arnold, who died in Aspen Colo. Interment was in the Mabton Cemetery. Kate Warner was born in 1886 in Greenwood, Clark Co, Wis., where she grew to womanhood. She died at Aspen, Col., May 16, 1923, at the age of 36 years, 7 months and 2 days. She was married to Stephen L. Arnold in 1906. They moved to Colorado in 1908. To this union were born three children, Kenneth, aged 16, Harold, aged 14 and Mildred, aged 12. She leaves to mourn her loss, besides her husband and children, her father and mother, four sisters and two brothers, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Warner of Mabton, Mrs. A.C. Presson of Buena, Mrs. J.C. Dunnington of Toppenish, Mrs. G. D. Copeland of Prosser, Mrs. W.R. Crawford of Rimrock and Austin and Lester Warner of Mabton. (Mabton, Wash. Chronicle).
BABB family, Warner township
1860 census Claedonia, Racine Co., WI
Babb, Moses head m w 34 m Maine blacksmith Babb, Louisa wife f w 23 m New Hampshire keeps house Babb, Eugene son m w 4 s Wisconsin
1870 census Eaton, CC, WI
Babb, Moses head m w 40 m Maine farmer Babb, Mary Ann wife f w 38 m Wurtenburg keeps house
1875 Warner census: Babb, Moses; 4 male, 2 female
1880 census Warner, CC, WI
Babb, Moses head m w 56 m Maine Maine Maine blacksmith Babb, Mary Ann wife f w 54 m Wurtenburg Wurtenburg Wurtenburg keeps house
1885 Special Vet’s census: Moses Babb, private, Co. D, 20th Reg’t, Wisc
1880-1893 Warner sec 34 residence M. Babb
BABB, Moses (1822 - 2 June 1895)
Moses Babb (JOSEPH8, JOSHUA7, JOSHUA6, JOSHUA5, PHILIP4, PHILIP3, PHILIP2, THOMAS1) was born February 3, 1824 in Gardiner, Kennebec County, Maine. He fought in the Civil War as a private with Co. C., 35th Infantry. He enlisted February 12, 1864 and was mustered out January 17, 1866. This information was provided by his next of kin was registered as a grandson, Don Warner, from Greenwood, Wisc. Moses enlisted in the 20th Wisconsin Infantry on February 25th, 1864, his residence being listed as Mt. Pleasant, Wisc. He transferred to the 35th Wisconsin Infantry on July 12, 1865 and was discharged with a disability on January 18, 1866. Moses was married in Racine County, Wisc on the 24th of September 1855 to Louisa Prissey. (Wisc Marriages Pre-1907) and his second marriage (14 Mar 1870) to Mary Ann occurred in Clark Co, Wisc. Eugene Babb appears on the 1860 U.S. Federal Census, Caledonia, Racine Co, Wis as a son, 4 years old (born c1856). He also is in Eaton Township at age 18 (born c 1862) working in a logging camp near the Thomas Syth family in 1880. There is a Eugene Babb buried in the Poor Farm Cemetery in York Township, Clark Co, Wis. He was born in 1858 and died on July 7, 1895 (no cause of death listed) at age 37. (Preceding combined from info supplied by Norma Telford, Marla Zwakmann and Pat Moseler Shanks. See full “Moses Babb” bio and photos on this site for more info.)
June 1895: Moses Babb, of
Greenwood, step-father of Tom Hommel, died June 2nd, 1895, at the age of 72
years. He has been a resident of Greenwood for twenty years.
June 13, 1895: J. W. Hommell and wife went to Greenwood last week to attend the funeral of Mr. Hommell’’s stepfather, Moses Babb.
BABB, Mary Ann nee Weber (13 Aug 1825 – 22 Jan 1913)
Mary Ann Weber was born in Wurtenberg, Germany, on Aug. 13, 1825. She came to America in 1849, settling first in New York, where about two years later she was married to John M. Hommell. To them were born five children, John William, now of Neillsville; Chas. Henry, who died at White Pigeon, Mich. in 1903; Mary A. Warner, Greenwood; George, Watertown, S.D.; Edward, Castle Rock, Wash. After the birth of the first two the family removed to Wisc, settling in West Salem, where the last three children were born and where they remained until 1867, when they came to Clark Co, Wis., living here continually until death claimed them. The husband, John Hommell, died in the town of Eaton in 1868. Some years later (14 Mar 1870) the widow married Moses Babb, who passed away at Greenwood, Wis. in 1895. Since the death of Mr. Babb the deceased had made her home with her only daughter, Mrs. Mary Warner, at Greenwood, where she passed away on Jan. 22, 1913. Mrs. Babb in earlier years was a member of the Lutheran Church, but united with the Presbyterian Church of Greenwood more than twenty years ago. Although blind for many years the deceased was until recent years an active, cheerful woman. Besides the four surviving children, there is an aged half-sister, nine years her junior, at Long Island, N.Y.
February 1, 1906: The Neillsville papers mention the death last week of Charlotte Genevieve Woelffer (June 1905-Jan 1906), a great grand daughter of Grandma Babb. We recently were shown a photo, taken last summer, in which the little child was the youngest of four generations, the others being Grandma Babb (Mary Ann Weber Hommel Babb 1825-1913), J. W. Hommel (1852-1927) and Mrs. Victor Woelffer (formerly Nina or Mina Hommel 1876-1945) The picture is a good one and will be highly prized. It was taken by Krause. Greenwood Gleaner
March 27, 1882: C. H. Hommell was married to Elizabeth Poppe, Mar. 27, 1882, by Rev. Swartz at the residence of Moses Babb in the town of Warner. The couple is going to Dakota.
Dec 16, 1882: Leroy Warner was married to Mary Hommel Dec. 16, 1882 by Rev. Andrews at the residence of Moses Babb.
“...In 1887, when Black River bridge went out with a flood, the water was up to the porch of the Moses Babb home which stood near the road west of the river going north to Aaberg's. It was at this time that Stephen M. Andrews swam across the raging river to get a boat moored on the westbank. He was an excellent swimmer and taught many of Greenwood's youths to swim... William Hommel, father of Mary Warner and Ed Hommel, owned the farm on the eastside of Highway 73, across from the Rob Syth home. Some years after the death of Mr. Hommel, Mrs. Hommel was married to Moses Babb, whose place is known as the Frank Drake place. Mr. Babb's buildings were in the southwest corner of the land. Across the road to the south, near the gravel pit, was a small house occupied by George A. Austin, who was foreman of the Michaeljohn and Hatton stavemill. The Hub of Clark County (1853 - 1934)
BABB, Isadora marriage 18 March 1879
J. W. Hommel and Mrs. Lottie Hommel were witnesses at the wedding of Isadora Babb and David Shanks on March 18, 1879 at Neillsville, Clark Co, Wisconsin.
Hoefferle, Isadora nee BABB (28 Oct. 1860 – 30 Jan. 1940)
Mrs.
Hoefferle, formerly Mrs. Dave Shanks, passed away at the Luther hospital, Eau
Claire on January 30, 1940 and was buried from the Lenmark Funeral Parlors, in
Eau Claire, the Presbyterian church officiating. She is survived by three
children: Forrest of Stevens Point, Len of Northern Michigan and Mr. Ray Ruth of
Eau Claire all of whom were present at the funeral. Mrs. Hoefferle will be
remembered here by many of the older residents as Izzy Babb, half sister
(should be step-sister, her parents were Moses
and Louisa Presy Babb) of Mrs. Mary Warner
(Her parents were Mary Ann Weber and John M. Hommell) and an aunt of Jack
Syth. The Dave Shanks family owned and resided in the residence now occupied by
Mrs. John Hawley. Those from here who attended the funeral were Mr. and Mrs.
Allen Shanks, Mrs. Kate Syth, Jack Syth and son Donald.
Mrs. Joseph Haeferly (Hoefferle)
of Eau Claire, a former resident of Stevens Point and mother of Forrest Shanks,
died at Sacred Heart Hospital at Eau Claire. She had been ailing for a year. Mrs
Haeferly, who was 79 years old, was born in Racine on October 28, 1860. Her
maiden name was Isadora Babb. During her girlhood she moved to Greenwood
with her parents. She was married there to David Shanks and
continued to live at Greenwood until her husband death on February 9, 1931.
After his death she came to Steven Point. She was later married here to
John Roy, who died five years ago. Following the death of Mr. Roy she
went to Eau Claire to make her home with her daughter, Mrs. Ray Ruth. A year
later she was married to Mr. Haeferly and had since made her home
at Eau Claire. Surviving are her husband, three children, Forrest Shanks of
Stevens Point, Mrs. Ruth of Eau Claire and Leonard Shanks of Ontonagon, Mich.
Forrest Shanks and Mrs. Ruth were with their mother at the time of her death.
Mrs. Shanks and two children, Grover and Elaine, left for Eau Claire where they
will attend the funeral. Mrs. Otto Anderson of Stevens Point and Mrs. Hugh Meek
of Wisconsin Rapids expect to attend the funeral. Note:
Isadora Babb
Shanks-Roy-Hoefferle was the daughter of Moses Babb (1822 – 1895) and
Louisa Pressy, early settlers of Greenwood, Wisc. She married David Shanks
in Neillsville, Wisconsin on March 18, 1879.
October 20, 1913: At the home of Cora Babb, Oct. 20th, occurred the marriage of Harry Babb and Miss Anna Chrispen. Immediately after the wedding the couple left for a trip to Chicago. The groom is a young man of the city (Greenwood) and conducts a barbershop in the Noetzel building. Gleaner
Dec 2, 1920: Mrs. Robert Horn purchased Cora Babb residence and has moved into same.
Unable to tie Cora or her son Harry Babb into the Moses Babb family. Nothing found on Anna Chrispen’s family.
BAKER families
Baker, Walter family, Warner township
1905 #73 Baker, Cora Head W F 29 Widow Wisconsin Ill/Mich Farmer 8 Rental Hummil, Lulu Niece W F 13 S Wisconsin Wisconsin Hummil, Rudolph Nephew W m 11 S Wisconsin Wisconsin
1893 sec 26 residence W. S. Baker (1906 = Ole Johnson property)
(Note: 1893 and 1906
the adjoining property to the north = R. Hummel property)
Greenwood cemetery: Walter Scott Baker, son of John and Sophia Baker, born 9 July 1870, died 27 Feb 1905, married to Cora May. (Nothing found on John and Sophia Baker)
April 19, 1906: “Mrs. Cora Baker leaves for Black River Falls Saturday morning, accompanied by Lula and Rudolph Hummel. After a short visit with relatives and friends Lula and Rudolph will go on to Niantic, Conn., where they are going to visit their aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Beckwith, and after a short visit Mrs. Baker will return to Greenwood.”
The “Hummel” and “Hommel” families are entirely separate entities whose surnames were frequently confused in various records. The “mil” instead of “mel” ending appears to only have been used in the 1905 census, and occasionally their were two “l” on the ending, i.e. “Hommell”
Rudolph and Louisa nee Scherhorn Hummel’s son William married Almeda “Medie” Baker on 22 May 1887. William, born 1864 died in 1898 giving reason for his children (if they were his) to be living with a relative. It is also quite possible that he named Rudolph after his father and that Lulu was a nickname for Louisa, his mother. They probably did not return from their 1906 visit to Niantic, Conn as no further mention of them is found in CC records. Note that the Baker and Hummel Warner sec 26 properties adjoined each other in 1906.
Almeda Baker was probably the sister of Walter Scott Baker who married Cora May, thus making her the aunt by marriage of Lulu, born c1892, and Rudolph, born c1894, Hummel. (Unable to connect Walter and Almeda Baker to the other Baker families of Clark Co.) Nothing further found on Cora nee May Baker, she probably moved to Black River Falls soon after her 1906 visit there. (Unable to connect Cora to the other May families of Clark Co.)
BAKER, Charles family, Warner township
1906 sec 17 Baker Land Co. residence (1915 = Wlm Dimler property)
BAKER, Charles O. (11 Feb 1847 – 17 Mar 1934)
C.O. Baker, age 87, died at the home of his son, Dr. and Mrs. K.W. Baker, residing west of Owen (Clark Co., Wis.), March 17, 1934. Mr. Baker came to Clark Co in the year 1905, and since then has made the county his home. For many years he lived at Greenwood, and then for a time was at the home of Dr. C.J. (Julian) Baker, a son, at Hawkins. For the past two years he has been with his son, Dr. Karl W. Baker, of this city. For more than 50 years he was a member of the G.A.R. Post No. 22 at Wis. Rapids, and the funeral services were conducted at that place with military rites.
Charles O. Baker
one of the leading citizens of Greenwood, is engaged in the real estate
business, was born in a log house on the site of the present city of Grand
Rapids, Wood Co, Wis., Feb. 11, 1847, son of David and Elizabeth (Kline) Baker.
At the age of 17 he enlisted in Company C, 52nd Wisconsin Infantry, being
mustered in at Camp Randall, Madison. He was made sergeant in his company and
served ten months in southwestern Missouri, being finally discharged at Ft.
Leavenworth, Kans., the war being then over. Returning home he took up the work
of teaching, which he followed for two terms in Wood
Co, Wis.
He then took up the study of law and in 1868 was admitted to practice. Elected district attorney in Nov of that year, he served in that office for two years. He was then elected co clerk, and served two years in that office. Until 1883 he was engaged in the practice of law. In that year he was elected secretary of the Wisconsin, Pittsville Northern Railway Co., a branch of the Chicago, Milwaukee St. Paul road, and served in that position until 1890. He then entered into the real estate business in Grand Rapids and was thus engaged until 1896, afterwards becoming secretary of the Central Trading Company, a Milwaukee corporation. This caused his removal to Milwaukee, of which city he was a resident until 1891. In that year Mr. Baker became secretary of the Skidmore Land Company, of Marinette, where he stayed for one year. During the two following years he was engaged in the real estate business in Chicago. In 1905 he came to Greenwood, Clark Co, Wis., and formed a law partnership with P. J. Tscharner, which association lasted until Mr. Tscharner's removal to North Dakota in 1907. While still a partner of the latter, and soon after coming to Greenwood, Mr. Baker, with his two sons, Julian C. and Karl W., established the Baker Land Company. Charles O. Baker was married, July 17, 1873, at Juneau, Dodge Co, Wis., to Stella A. Crawford, who was born at Waupun, Wisc in 1850, and who is now living in Florida. They have two children: Karl W. and Julian C., who were educated in the public schools of Wisc and at St. John's Military Academy, where they graduated, subsequently qualifying for the medical profession
November 8, 1901: Dr. Julian
Crawford Baker, whose card will be found in the Gleaner directory this week,
comes to Greenwood, WI with a good record as a medical man. He has been in
Warrens since 1897 where he built up a large practice in a very hard field, the
work requiring much night riding over sandy roads. Besides securing a good
practice he also secured a good wife from among the fair damsels of Warrens,
marrying a Miss Flora Barber. The Warrens Index, speaking of the
doctor a year or so ago, says of him: “Dr. Julian Crawford Baker is a native
of the Badger State who took his degree of M. D. at the Wisconsin College of
Physicians and Surgeons. He employed his vacation days during his college years
as assistant in hospital practice, and gained a practical insight in modern
hospital surgery. Locating in Warrens in 1897 he soon gained an extensive
practice and with uniform success has won the confidence of all in his ability
and faithfulness as a practitioner. Dr. Baker is a genial, unassuming gentleman
and though young in years he carries into his an old head on young shoulders
that will in time bring him into the front rank of the medical profession.”
Greenwood Gleaner (Moved to Hawkins by 1934)
Karl W. Baker, M.D. postmaster of Greenwood, Wis., and a medical
practitioner of ability, was born at Grand Rapids, Wis., Feb. 2, 1878, son of
Charles O. and Stella A. (Crawford) Baker. His education was begun in
the public schools of Grand Rapids, after which he attended St. John's Military
Academy at Delafield, Wis., where he was graduated. Subsequently taking up the
study of medicine, he was graduated from the Physicians Surgeons Medical College
of Milwaukee, in 1900, and coming to Greenwood, began the practice of his
profession here. As a physician he has demonstrated his ability on numerous
occasions, and in addition to his medical practice he is a partner in the
Baker Land Company, composed of himself, his brother Julian,
and his father, Charles O. Baker. On Oct. 22, 1914, Dr. Baker was
appointed postmaster of Greenwood, in which position he is still serving to the
public satisfaction. He is a member of the Masonic Lodge at Greenwood, also of
the camp of Modern Woodmen of the World, and has served as health officer of the
village. Dr. Baker was united in marriage, Nov. 7, 1908, with Ella,
daughter of Christian and Albertine (Wendt) Wollenberg, and they are the
parents of four children: Susan, Lucy, Francis and Christian.
1918 History of Clark County
Ella nee Wollenberg Baker, born 1886, died 26 Sept 1966, buried Greenwood Cemetery. No further mention of Karl W. Baker, M.D. who was in Owen in 1934
BAKER, Christian family, Warner township
1905 #41 Baker, Christian Head W M 31 M Norway Norway Farmer 12 O M F Juliana Wife W F 27 M Wisconsin Wisconsin House Keeper Earling Son W M 1/12 S Wisconsin Wis/Norway
Nothing could be found on the Christian Baker family in CC records.
BARLOW family, Warner township
1875 census: Barlow, F. M.; 3 male, 3 felmale
No further information on F. M. Barlow family
BEARD family, Warner township
1905< #143 Beard, George Head W M 26 M Wisconsin Wisconsin Day Laborer 9 O F F Susan Wife W F 28 M Wisconsin NY/Penn Frederic Son W M 2 S Wisconsin Wisconsin
17 May 1905: Mrs. Geo. Beard visited in Hemlock Sunday.
Clark Co. births: Roland Beard born 20 Oct 1906. No further info on this family
BEGLEY family, Warner township
1875 census: Begley, W. H.; 11males, 4 females
1880 sec 34 three bldg M. Begley; 1880 sec 35 residence M. Begley (M=Margaret Begley)
1893 sec 34 two residences plus special bldg W. H. B. 1893 sec 33 no residence W. H. Begley
WILLIAM H. BEGLEY,
proprietor of the Begley House at Greenwood, Clark Co, Wis was born near the
city of Ottawa, Canada, May 1 1837, the son of Thomas Begley, a native of County
Longford, Ireland, who came to Canada in 1831. Our subject's mother, nee
Catharine Thompson, also a native of Ireland, was the daughter of General John
Thompson, an officer in the English army, who took his family with him for many
years throughout the West Indies, etc. In 1869 William Begley came to Black
River Falls, Jackson Co, Wis, where he remained a few months, and then came to
this county. Here he was engaged in running a hotel, and also kept a livery and
feed stable. He has also been engaged in lumbering until two years ago, except
during the years 1876--81, when he was engaged in mining in Montana. He worked
in the Placer mines in Mitchell Gulch, near Helena, and also worked for A. J.
Davis in the quartz mills at Butte. Returning to this State in the spring of
1881, he resumed his old vocation, and now owns a large barn, hotel, and does an
extensive business.
Mr. Begley was married Nov 29 1845 to Margaret Reynolds, a daughter of William and Margaret Reynolds. Mr. and Mrs. Begley have three children: Thomas R., George B. and Eliza. History of Clark & Jackson Counties, WI, 1891
G. B. BEGLEY,
son of W. H. Begley, Greenwood, was born in Western Canada in 1854 and came to
Greenwood with his family in 1869. His father was a lumberman, and in 1870,
built the first part of his hotel, and put on the last addition in 1871. In
1879, he went to the Black Hills, leaving G. B. to look after the property.
Since coming here, to Greenwood, he has been engaged about the hotel except when
he clerked for B. F. Brown. On this occasion his health failed and he took a
trip to the mountains. Coming home with restored health, he clerked for Warner,
and is now engaged in refitting the hotel. George B. has one brother: Thomas R.,
and a sister: Eliza, now Mrs. E. H. Carpenter.
1881 HISTORY OF NORTHERN WI
Jan 1900: Mrs. George B. Begley and sons will leave Monday for Seattle, Washington, to join Mr. Begley, where he has secured a desirable position as bookkeeper for one of the large institutions of that city. Mr. Begley is highly pleased with the western country and writes in glowing terms of its possibilities. Medford Star and News. Reprinted in the Greenwood Gleaner: 29-Jan-1900
BEILKE family, Warner township
1875 census: Ballka, August; 3 male, 2 female (August, Albert, Robert; Augusta, Ida)
1895 census, head of family: Aug Reilke on index, Aug Beilke on census 5 male, 2 female
>1905< #105 Beilka, August Head W M 65 M Germany Germany Farmer 12 O F F Augusta Wife W F 65 M Norway Germany House Keeper Albert Son W M 34 S Wisconsin Germany Farm Laborer 10 Robert Son W M 30 S Wisconsin Germany Farm Laborer 10 Leopold Son W M 20 S Wisconsin Germany Farm Laborer 10
1880 sec 20 no residence Amy Beilke (no “Amy” found, maybe nickname for August B.)
1893 sec 19 no residence A. Beilke; sec 20 no residence A. B. (Beillke?)
1906 sec 19 no residence; sec 20 residence August Beilke
1906 sec 6 no residence Robert Beilke (site of future Braun Cheese Factory)
Warner Evangelical & Reformed 75th Anniversary 8-Sep-1949: “...These organized a congregation on Jan. 11, 1874, with the following charter members: Mr. and Mrs. Henry Schwarze, Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Buker, Mr. and Mrs. August Beilke, Mr. and Mrs. Ludwig Noah, John and Phillip, August and Adolph Noah, Henry Humke, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Schwarze, and William Vollrath....”
BEILKE, Augusta nee Juse (30 Sept 1840 – 3 Jan 1929)
Mrs. August Beilke passed away at her home on the West Side Jan 3 1929, the cause of her death being pneumonia. She had reached the age of 88 years, 3 months, and 3 days.
Deceased was born (to Christ and Louise Roloff Juse) in Boringahagen, Pomerania, Germany, Sept 30 1840. On June 3, 1867 she was united in marriage to Carl August Beilke (son of Karl and Maria Schoder Beilke). In that same year the couple came to this country and resided in Sheboygan Co until 1871, when they moved onto a piece of land northwest of Greenwood. Mrs. Beilke was a pioneer of this vicinity and through hard work she helped her husband develop what is now one our ideal farms.
She was the mother of six children. Her husband (Karl August Beilke b. 11 Feb 1840 d. 3 June 1916) and one child (Martha Maria Bailke b. 4 Jan 1878 d. 16 Oct 1882) preceded her in death. Those remaining are Albert (Albert Paul Beilke b. 18 Mar 1870 d. 4 Oct 1959, not married), Robert (obit below) and Leopold (Leopold Rudolph Beilke b. 18 Aug 1883 d. 6 Feb 1929, not married) at home, Mrs. (Ida, married Martin Steinert, lived Longwood 1905?) Steinert of Ladysmith and Richard whose address is unknown. Funeral services were held from Immanuel Reformed Church on the West Side. The body was laid to rest in the West Side Cemetery (UCC east). [Note: UCC baptisim records start in 1882, only Leopold Rudolph, born Aug 18, 1883, baptized Nov 4, 1883 at UCC. Ida and Richard probably born in Sheboygan Co. prior to the 1871 move and were baptized there along with Albert born 1870. Richard is not included on the 1875 or 1905 census.]
THE LIPPE-DETMOLD COLONY OF WARNER TOWNSHIP, WI By Janet Schwarze: “...On May 16, 1902, while raising a barn on Henry Fravert's place the scaffolding on which about sixteen men were working, gave way and let the men fall to the basement quite a distance below. Those who were seriously hurt were Gus. Meinholdt, hurt in his back and ankle Henry Humpke, hurt in his hip Fred. Kuehn, his right wrist and one of his legs at the ankle was broken Henry Gemmeke, hurt internally Gottlieb Kuester, his right foot fractured John Christensen, hurt internally Gottlieb Kuester, his right foot fractured John Christenson, hurt internally, as was also Robert Beilke. A number of the others were hurt but not enough to require the aid of doctors....”
BEILKE, Robert Paul (12 Aug 1872 – 9 Aug 1951)
Robert Bielke, 78, a resident of Greenwood his entire life, died at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Humke, where he had made his home the past 22 years. He had suffered from a heart ailment for several years. Funeral services were held at the Stabnow Funeral Home, Greenwood, Sunday, which would have been his 79th birthday. The West Side Evangelical and Reformed Church will officiate and burial was made in the West Side (UCC east) cemetery. Mr. Bielke was born Aug. 12, 1872, son of the late August Bielke and his wife, the former Auguste Roloff (should be Juse, Roloff was her mother’s maiden name), on a farm 6 miles northwest of Greenwood. In his early life, he was employed as a carpenter. Later, he and his brothers operated the home farm until the death of Leopold in 1928 (s/b 1929). Since that time, he had been with the Humke's. The deceased was unmarried. He is survived by a brother, Albert, Greenwood, and a brother, Richard, and a sister, Ida--addresses unknown. His parents and a brother, Leopold, preceded him in death.
BENJAMIN family, Warner township
1905 #20 Benjamin, William Head W M 39 M Wisconsin NY/Maine Farmer 12 O M F Ida Wife W F 34 M Wisconsin NY/Maine House Keeper Vernon Son W M 4 S Wisconsin Wisconsin
1906 sec 17 residence Wm Benjamin
Dec 10, 1914: Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Benjamin spent Sunday at E. H. VanAlstine's. Greenwood Gleaner
BENJAMIN, Ida May nee Goodwin (26 Nov 1879 – 27 April 1940)
Funeral services were conducted at Omro, Wis. for Mrs. William Benjamin, 69, a resident of Greenwood for 17 years, who died April 27, 1940, at her home in Omro, following an eight weeks’ illness. The service was held at the Presbyterian Church there and interment was made in the Omro Cemetery. Mrs. Benjamin, nee Ida May Goodwin, was born in the Town of Omro Nov 26, 1879, and received her education in Knott School near her home. She was married in Rochester, Minn., to William G. Benjamin on Oct 15, 1888. For five years after their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin lived on a farm near Rochester, and in 1893 returned to Omro. In 1903 they moved to Greenwood, living here for 17 years. From 1919 to 1924 they farmed near Omro, after which they retired and moved to the village of Omro. They celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on Oct 15, 1938. A former member of the Methodist Church, Mrs. Benjamin had recently been active in the Presbyterian Church. Surviving besides her husband are a son, Vern W. Benjamin, Town of Omro; one grandson, LaVern Benjamin; and three sisters, Mrs. Bina Priestly, Mendota; Mrs. E.N. Van Alstine, Town of Omro; and Mrs. Frank Halkney, Town of Rushford. Among those from this vicinity (Greenwood) who attended the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Otto Schwarze, Mr. and Mrs. Jake Speich, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Varney, all of Greenwood, and Mr. and Mrs. Gus Pederson and daughter, Valda, Unity.
BENJAMIN, Stilman (26 Nov 1837 – 19 Sep 1910)
Stilman Benjamin, whose body was laid to rest in the Greenwood Cemetery, departed from this world Sept 19, 1910. He was born in the state of Maine, Nov 26, 1837. For some time past deceased has made his home with his son, Wm. Benjamin, at which place he passed away after several weeks of illness. When about 18 years of age he came to this state and in the year 1862, Dec 12 was married to Miss Sarah Dunbar. To this happy union were born eight children, seven of who still survive. Dec. 13, 1863, he enlisted in the United States army and served during the remainder of the rebellion, being honorably discharged July 4, 1865. He was a member of the Wesleyan Methodist Church.
BEOHM family
See Schoenwetter, Thorson family, Warner township
BEYER family, Warner township
1895 census, head of family: Aug Beyer
1905 #108 Beyer, August Head W M 50 M Germany Germany Farmer 10 O M F Florintina Wife W F 45 M Wisconsin Germany Oscar Son W M 16 S Wisconsin Wis/Ger Farm Laborer 9 Arnold Son W M 14 S Wisconsin Wis/Ger Farm Laborer Lena Daughter W F 12 S Wisconsin Wis/Ger Amil Son W F 8 S Wisconsin Wis/Ger
1893 sec 32 residence, parcel with residence Aug Beyer (1880 = R. H. Penfield)
1906 sec 19 church? Hall? Residence? Aug. Beyer (1893 = H. Thielan)
AUGUST MARTIN LUDWIG BEYER,
who is prosperously engaged in farming on a tract of eighty acres in Warner
Township, was born in Brandenberg, Germany, March 1, 1855, son of Martin Beyer.
He attended school in Germany, but lost his father when he was 11 years old. In
1871 he came to the United States, proceeding to the home of an uncle, August
Beyer, who lived in Dodge Co, Wis. The journey occupied three weeks, thirteen
days of which he spent on the water. Arriving in Dodge Co, he went to work on a
farm, which was his first agricultural experience. After thus working in the
neighborhood for two years, he went to Minnesota, where he spent nine years,
being employed successfully in different places. In 1882 he came to Clark Co,
being now married, and secured seventy-eight acres
(sec 32)
one mile south of his present farm (sec
19). The land was covered with brush and
timber and there was neither a house on the place nor any road to the property.
Accordingly he first put up a log house, 18 by 28 feet and began the work of
improvement with practically nothing but his hands to work with, it being two
years before he got an ox team. For three winters he worked at lumbering in the
woods. On that place he lived for twenty years, getting the land well cleared.
He then sold it and came to his present farm of eighty acres, on which buildings
had been erected. Since then he has continued the work of improvement and is
doing a good farming business, raising Holstein cattle. He
was married in Dodge Co, Wis., Nov 5,
1881 to Florintia Schwarze, who was born in Shawano Co, Wis., June 1,
1860, daughter of Herman and Louisa Schwarze, who were married in Wisc. Her
father came to the United States in 1855 on a sailing vessel, being three months
on the water, her mother coming over later. They settled in the woods of Shawano
Co, where Mr. Schwarze in time developed a fine farm. Mr. and Mrs. Beyer are the
parents of seven children: Herman, Beno, Alexander, Oscar, Arnold, Lena and
Ingham. 1918 History
10-12-1900: “Gustav Kalis, representative of the Horican Windmill Co., spent from Friday to Tuesday with August Beyer, their hustling agent in this section.” Gleaner
Sept 20, 1901: “Aug. Beyer left Saturday morning for his annual visit to the State Fair in Milwaukee.” Gleaner
BEYER, August Martin Ludwig (1 Mar 1855 – 28 Mar 1929)
August Martin Ludwig Beyer was born in Brandenberg, Germany, March 1, 1855, son of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Beyer. In 1871 he came to the United States proceeding to the home of an uncle, August Beyer, who lived in Dodge Co, Wis. On Nov 5, 1881 he was united in marriage to Miss Florentina Schwarze, daughter of Herman and Louise Schwarze. In 1882 they came to Clark Co and purchased a farm on the West Side. Mr. Beyer was a prominent citizen of Warner Township. He served three years as member of the town board, eight years as Assessor and one year as Chairman of the Town Board, besides having school clerk for 24 years. In May 1917, Mr. and Mrs. Beyer moved to Greenwood and while a resident of this city also served as Assessor for six years. Mr. Beyer died at his home March 28, 1929, having reached the age of 74 years and 28 days. His departure is mourned by his wife, six sons and one daughter who are Herman of Theresa, Wis., Benno of Milwaukee, Wis., Alex of Iron Ridge, Wis., Oscar of Casper, Wyoming, Arnold of Greenwood, Emil (a.k.a. Ingham) of Casper, Wyoming and Lena, now Mrs. Max Seagate of Milwaukee, Wis. He also leaves one sister, Mrs. Mary Quappe of California, one aged aunt, Mrs. August Beyer in Hopkins, Mich. Funeral services were held from the local Reformed church. Interment was made in the Greenwood cemetery.
BEYER, Florentine nee Schwarze (3 June 1860 – 22 Nov 1946)
Funeral rites will be conducted at the Stabnow Funeral Home and at the Zion Reformed Church for Mrs. Florentine Beyer, 86, who died at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac Nov 22 1946. Burial took place in the Greenwood Cemetery. Mrs. Beyer had been visiting relatives in southern Wisconsin this fall and became ill at Mayville in Oct, when she was taken to the Fond du Lac Hospital. She had suffered a stroke two days before her death. Born Florentine Schwarze in Shawano on June 3, 1860, she was married to August Beyer in Dodge Co more than 60 years ago. They lived on a farm 5 miles west of Greenwood until 1915, when they moved into the city. Mr. Beyer died in 1929. Surviving are five sons, Oscar, Ogden, Utah; Emil, Casper, Wyo.; Alex, Hartland, Wis.; Benno, Milwaukee and Arnold, Greenwood as well as a brother, Herman, Mayville, and a sister, Mrs. Louisa Mueller, Milwaukee. A son, Herman, died in 1939 and a daughter, Mrs. Max (Lena) Siegert (Seagate), Milwaukee, died in May of this year.
Nov 2, 1916 West Side News: “Mrs. August Beyer returned home Monday evening from Milwaukee. Miss Edna Sheets spent Tuesday evening at A. Beyers.”
BEYER, Herman (c1882 – 8 May 1939)
Word was recieved here this week of the death of Herman Beyer, son of Mrs. August Beyer. Mr. Beyer passed away May 8, 1939 from a heart attack. Mr. Beyer was 57 years and 12 days old. He has been working at Theresa Wis., for the past 15 years and passed away there.
BEYER, Arnold marriage 11 June 1914
On June 11th occurred a wedding at the home of the bride’s parents when Miss Fern Sloniker and Mr. Arnold Beyer were united in marriage. The bride was attended by her sister Zula and the groom’s sister Lena. The groom was attended by his brother Alec and the bride’s brother Earl. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Sloniker. She graduated from the Greenwood High School with the class of 1911 and since then has taught in rural schools near Greenwood. The groom is a son of Mr and Mrs August Beyer. He has been a cheese maker for several years. The young couple intends to make their home at Geo. Buker’s where they have rented rooms. Gleaner 6-18-1914
BEYER, Arnold Martin (1 May 1891 – 6 July 1967)
Arnold Martin Beyer, 76, Greenwood, died of a brain hemorrhage July 6, 1967, in St. Joseph's Hospital at Marshfield. He had been in poor health for the past several years.
Services were conducted at Zion United Church of Christ, burial was in the Greenwood Cemetery. Mr. Beyer was born (parents August and Florentine Beyer) May 1, 1891, in Greenwood, and received his education in the Town of Warner. His marriage to Fern Sloniker took place June 11, 1914, at Greenwood. Mr. Beyer was a cheesemaker in Greenwood for many years, and also made cheese at Alma Center for 12 years, and managed a cheese factory in Marshfield for three years. His only survivor is his wife.
Cheese factories: “Clark County Central” H. W. Decker Warner Twp.; “Clark County Central” Arnold Beyer Greenwood
BEYER, Fern C. nee Sloniker (4 Oct 1893 –20 Dec 1969)
Funeral services were held Tuesday at Zion United Church of Christ for Mrs. Arnold Beyer, 76, of Greenwood, who died Dec. 20, 1969 at the Neillsville Memorial Hospital. Burial was in the Greenwood Cemetery. The former Fern C. Sloniker was born Oct 4, 1893, in Hillsboro, Wis., and received her education in Greenwood. She also attended Wisconsin State University Oshkosh and taught school for several years. She was married June 11, 1914 at Greenwood to Arnold Beyer, who preceded her in death July 6, 1967. The couple lived at Greenwood for many years, at Alma Center for 12 years, and at Marshfield for three years. Since April of this year she had lived at the Neillsville Memorial Home. Survivors include two sister, Mrs. Elmer (Floy) Horn, Chili; Mrs. Oscar (Zula) Miller, Greenwood and a brother, Ross Sloniker, Greenwood. She was preceded in death by two brothers.
Clark County Central Cheese Factory
“The Clark County Central Cheese Factory was one of the oldest cheese factories in Clark Co. It was located in Central Clark Co, three miles northwest of Greenwood, in the township of Warner and derived its name from the location. In the early 1900’s a group of local farmers decided to form a partnership, and built a factory with living quarters attached, and it was known as a farmer’s factory. They elected a three-man board, composed of a president, secretary-treasurer, and a director. They, in turn, hired a cheesemaker who worked for a salary or so much a pound. In those days, the farmers brought the milk in cans on a horse drawn wagon. They would line up by the intake, waiting to be unloaded, while they waited their turn, the local news was talked about and many stories were shared. Upon leaving they would fill their milk cans with whey from the big outdoor whey tank, from the day before cheesemaking, to take home for feed for their pigs. All milk cans were hand washed at home. Work was hard in a cheese factory. It meant 365 days a year, no Sundays or holidays off. The boilers were fired by hand with wood and in later years with coal. After about fifteen years, the board decided to sell their factory to Mr and Mrs Arnold Beyer. The Beyers kept it for about ten years and then sold it to R. W. Moldenhauer. There were some hard years ahead with the depression. There were improvements made, milk routes were established, with an open stake truck being used, but close farmers continued to haul their own, as there was a fee charged for milk pickups. To get started financially, Arno Decker was like a trustee and had to countersign the farmers’ payroll and approve capital spending for several years.” Excerpt from 1981 article written by Bruce and Beatrice Liebzeit
BIBEL family, Warner township
January 20, 1881: Married, at the residence of Jacob Behl (Bibel) town of Warner Jan 20, 1881, by Rev. C.C. Swartz, Mr. Otto Geisler of town of Warner, to Miss Anna Conrad, of Sheboygan. (The Bibel and Geisler farms adjoined each other in Warner sec 4)
“...Jacob Bibel lived about a mile northwest of Hemlock (Warner sec 15 = Hemlock), on the land later owned (1906 = SW corner of Warner sec 4) by Al Armstrong. Bibel, who had come from the old country a few years previous, was a tall homely, man with large protruding eyes and black whiskers that made him look like a monkey. He had found a wife near Milwaukee, who was seventeen years old when he married her. She was a good worker and always helped with the outside work.
One day in January 1881, while the two were hauling logs to Black River at Hemlock and while unloading, they became involved in a dispute. Mrs. Bibel drew a revolver, which she always carried, and shot him dead. She dragged the body back into the woods and left it. She returned home with the ox-team and went about her work as usual. Later she went to Harry Meads, telling them Jacob had gone away with a man and had not returned. About a week after, Joe Palmer, the miller at Hemlock, and Fred Limprecht noticed crows or ravens circling and cawing around and knew something was wrong, so went to investigate and found the body of Bibel doubled up behind a log, frozen stiff. The body was brought to town and put in Honeywell's warehouse, the building later occupied by Ed Schwarze. As some men were putting the body into a barrel of water to thaw it out, Woodie Chandler, who happened to be "about three sheets in the wind", said "Take another dive, Jacob, take another dive". For a long time after this building was a place to fear, and even adults hurried past after nightfall.
Mrs. Bibel was arrested and taken to Neillsville and while in jail a baby boy (Birth index has Henrietta Bieble born 28 April 1881, no further mention of “Bieble” in CC records, probably the child that was born in jail to Mrs. Bibel.) was born to her. She denied having murdered her husband. When court sat in March, her lawyer, Robert J. McBride, cleared her. She confessed, but claimed self-defense, as Jacob had come toward her threateningly with a canthook....” The Hub of Clark County (1853 - 1934)
“...cross the river at Hemlock. Thares an iron bridge thare now, gows west most to Peter Gullen's camp. Then north pass Yokab Beebles (Jacob Bibel) to John Mabies corner, then west Robert Horns....” Old Timer's Warner-Longwood Townships Mail Route Letter Published in the Greenwood Gleaner, Nov. 24, 1938
Jacob Bibel (or Behl, Beebles, Bieble) not listed on the death index or cemetery index, remains were probably buried in the old part of Pine Valley cemetery in Neillsville.
BOEDEKER family, Warner township
1905 #107 Buedecker, Simon Head W M 48 M Wisconsin Germany Farmer 10 O F F Meta Wife W F 33 M Wisconsin Germany House Keeper Orlando Son W M 2 S Wisconsin Germany Schmaltz, John Hired Man W M 15 S Wisconsin Germany Farm Laborer 9
1893 sec 21 no residence S. Boedeker
1906 sec 20 residence, sec 21 no residence Simon Boedeker
BOEDEKER, Simon Heinrich (5 April 1857 – 2 Feb 1947)
Funeral services for Simon Boedeker, 89, who died Feb. 2, 1947 at his home, 4 miles northwest of Greenwood, were held at the Schiller Funeral Home and at West Side Reformed Church. Interment was made in West Side Cemetery. Mrs. Clara Boedeker, his daughter-in-law, and his granddaughter, Marilyn Boedeker, both of Rosendale, attended the funeral.
UCC west cemetery: Simon Heinrich Boedeker born 5 April 1857, died 2 Feb 1947, son of Simon and Christine nee Selager Boedeker, married 25 Dec 1901 to Meta Goss, born 29 Jan 1872, died 1 March 1947, daughter of Herman and Auguste nee Schlager Goss. (Also spelled “Gosse”) Orlando Boedeker born 24 June 1902, died 1 Sept 1939 (son of Simon and Meta Boedecker) married 30 June 1927 Clara Frisch.
BOEDEKER, Meta nee Gosse (29 Jan 1872 – 1 Mar 1947)
Mrs. Simon Boedeker, 75, who had been confined to her bed since last September, died at Mar 1, 1947 at her home 4 ½ miles northwest of Greenwood. She had been ill with diabetes the past 20 years. Funeral rites were held Schiller Funeral Home and at the West Side Reformed Church. Interment was made in the West Side Cemetery. Mrs. Boedeker, the former Meta Gosse, was born in the Town of Herman, Sheboygan Co., Jan 20, (29 per cemetery) 1872, and was married there Dec. 12, 1891, to Simon Boedeker, who preceded her in death a month ago on Feb. 2. The Boedekers lived in the Town of Herman until 1901, when they came to Clark Co to farm in the West Side Settlement (Warner township), west of Greenwood. Surviving are a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Clara Boedeker, and granddaughter, Marilyn, who live at Rosendale, and three sisters. Her son, Orlando preceded his mother in death.
BOEDEKER, Orlando (24 June 1902 – 1 Sept 1939)
Orlando Boedeker, 37, died Sept. 1, 1939, at St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield, of burns suffered in an explosion Thursday morning while repairing a tractor at the Warner Town Hall, 5 miles northwest of Greenwood. The explosion occurred as gas spattered on an electric light bulb from a wire brush with which he was using gas for cleaning purposes. His arms and neck, shoulders and legs were severely burned. He had been taken to St. Joseph's Hospital after receiving first aid treatment at the Greenwood Clinic. Mr. Boedeker was born on the home farm, 5 1/2 miles northwest of Greenwood June 24, 1902. He spent his entire life there with the exception of seven years, from 1922 - 1929, during which time he was employed as a machinist in Sheboygan. His marriage to Miss Clara Frisch of Sheboygan took place in Greenwood June 30, 1927. Surviving beside his wife are a daughter, Marilyn, 10, and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Simon Boedeker, all of Greenwood. He had no brothers or sisters. Funeral services were conducted at the Boedeker home, and at the West Side Reformed Church. Burial was made in the West Side cemetery. Mr. Boedeker was patrolman for the Town of Warner.
Born-Haas-Boedeker, Clara Anna Maria nee Frisch (15 Oct 1906 – Oct 2001)
Funeral services for Clara Anna Maria Boedeker, 94, were held in Beaverton, Ore, and burial (Not on master CC cemetery index. Not on UCC, Forest Hill, Greenwood or Riverside cemtery lists, under any of her married names. Probably buried in Oregon.) in West Side Reformed Cemetery, Greenwood, Clark Co. Clara Anna Maria Frisch was born Oct. 15, 1906, in Plymouth, to Jacob and Mathilda (nee Schreiber) Frisch. She married Orland Boedeker on June 30, 1927, in Greenwood. They had one daughter, Marylyn Clara Boedeker on May 8, 1928. Her husband died in Aug. 1939. She moved to Rosendale in 1942, where she was employed as a telephone operator in charge of the Rosendale office until she was transferred to Oakfield. She later was employed by the state of Wisconsin at the women's prison facility at Taycheeta, until her retirement in 1970. She married Bernard Hass on June 6, 1954. He died on Dec. 24, 1957. She then married Fred Born on June 10, 1970. He died on Dec. 24, 1970. Survivors include one daughter, Marylyn (Bernard) Novobielski, Yakima, Wash. She was preceded in death by her parents her husbands, Orlando Boedeker, Bernard Hass, and Fred Born one sister, Otelia Williams four brothers, George, Alvin, August and Leo and one grandson, Glenn Novobielski.
BOWERS family, Warner township
1906 sec 23 residence E. Bowers (1915 = W. Denk property)
June 22, 1930: The following guests helped Mr. and Mrs. M. Lund celebrate their 60th Wedding Anniversary Sunday, June 22, 1930: Mr. and Mrs. John Webster and son Dan and daughters Evelyn and Johanna, Lorraine, Wis.; Mrs. E. M. Bowers, Rice Lake; Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Mohr, Miss Gale Mohr, Miss Fern Mohr, Miss Mildred Mohr, Mr. Lawrence Mohr, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Koepke and daughter Harriet and son William, Miss Bess Mohr, Miss Lillian Mohr and Robert Shilts, all of Bloomer; Mr. and Mrs. Joe Mitchell and sons Robert and Roy, Miss Lillian Longfellow, Miss Hattie Mitchell, Mrs. Maud Cooley, and Mr. Wm. Ecker of Boyd; Mr. Henry Welzein and Mr. and Mrs. Emil Welzein and sons Clarence and Emil of Greenwood; Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Lund, Greenwood; and Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Lund, Thorp. Mrs. A. J. Mohr and Mrs. E. M. Bowers of Rice Lake were also at the first wedding which took place at Edson, Wis. (This is the only mention on Clark Co records of “E. Bowers”.)
BRAUN family, Warner township
1895 census, head of family: Chris Braun 3 male, 1 female
1893 sec 6 no residence C. Braun
June 13, 1896:
“Seventeen years ago when Clark Co had trails
but no roads, a family from Sheboygan Co arrived here to face the work and
hardships that combine trying to make a home in the wilderness. This family
consisted of parents Wilhelm and Anna Thorotea Braun and four sons, Gottfried,
Wilhelm, Christian and Friedrich and three daughters, Louisa, Christina
and Eva. They settled in the northwestern part of the Co, where the townships of
Warner, Hixton and Reesburg meet, about 24 miles from Neillsville where they had
bought land. Grandfather Braun and two sons, Gottfried and Wilhelm in the Town
of Hixton, Christian in the Town of Warner, and Friedrich in the Town of
Reseburg. To the left of the road lies the farm of Frank Horn, a son-in-law of
the Grandparents Braun, to the right the farms of Gottfried and Wilhelm Braun
with their large barns, houses and gardens. A short distance to the west and
south from here lie the farms of Friedrich and Christian Braun and Robert
Horn, the latter also a son-in-law of the Grandparents, John Warnke, related to
the Brauns, also has a nice farm. As most of the land in the community was in
the hands of the Brauns or relatives of the Brauns, it got the name of
"Braun Settlement." The elderly couple, who 50 years ago were wed, lived in
the house of the oldest son, Gottfried...Mr. Wilhelm Braun was born May 11,
1821, in Riecenkeirch, Byirk Marienwerder, West Prussia Germany. Wilhelm Braun
and Anna Thorotea Torsh were married on the 13th of June 1846. In 1872 they and
their family came to America and lived in Sheboygan Co until 1879 when they
moved to Clark Co.” A write-up taken
from a German newspaper published in Neillsville, WI and translated by Mrs. Emil
Noah, a granddaughter of the happy couple (excerpt of article).
Grandfather Braun died September 18, 1915 @ 94 yrs.Grandmother Braun died
December 30, 1897 @ 77 yrs.
BRAUN, Christian A. (24 Nov 1859 – 10 Nov 1935)
Christian A. Braun, for many years a resident of Greenwood and vicinity, passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. George F. Buker Nov. 10, 1935, the cause of his death being pneumonia. Christian A. Braun, son of Wm. Braun Sr., and his wife, Anna Torsch, was born in Riesenkird, West Prussia, Germany, on Nov. 24, 1859. The family came to Sheboygan, Wis., in 1873 and moved to the town of Hixon (now Longwood) in 1878. He was united in marriage to Elsie Wilke on Sept. 23, 1888. They made their home in the town of Warner (sec 6 NW) on the farm now occupied by Mrs. Herman Haase. They moved to Greenwood in 1901. Mr. and Mrs. Braun were charter members of Salem Reformed Church of the town of Longwood on the day of organization, Sept. 10, 1893, and also became charter members of Zion Reformed Church in Greenwood on the date of organization, Jan. 29, 1905. He was honored by the congregation to serve as deacon at various times and as a member of the committee that built the parsonage in 1926. For many years Mr. Braun resided in this city and held the position of janitor of the local school. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. John Speich (Emma Dorothy 30 July 1894 – 27 Jan 1953) and Mrs. Geo. F. Buker (Bertha M. 20 April 1898 – 9 Aug 1970), two grandchildren, John Jr. and Robert Speich; two brothers, Wm and Frederick Braun and two sisters, Mrs. Louisa Horn and Mrs. Christina Horn. Funeral services were held from Salem Reformed Church. The body was laid to rest in Forest Hill Cemetery in the town of Warner.
BRAUN, Elizabeth “Elisa” nee Wilcke (12 Nov 1869 – 25 April 1926)
Mrs. Christian Braun, whose maiden name was Eliza Sophia Maria Wilck, daughter of Joachim and Maria Wilck nee Pingel, was born in Raduhn, Province of Mecklenburg, Germany, Nov. 12, 1869 (Nov 22 per cemetery records). She was received into full membership of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of that place by Confirmation Oct. 21, 1883. Shortly after that event she left with her family for America, where they settled in Sheboygan Co. In 1886 the family moved to the town of Warner, Clark Co. She was united in marriage to Mr. Christian Braun on Sept. 23, 1888. Two children were born to this union, Emma Louise, now Mrs. John Speich and Bertha Minnie, now Mrs. George Buker. Mr. and Mrs. Braun joined the Braun Settlement Reformed Church Oct. 9, 1893 and were dismissed to the Greenwood Reformed Church and became charter members of the same on the date of its organization, Jan. 29, 1905. She leaves to mourn her loss the following relatives: her husband, two daughters, two grandchildren, two brothers, Joachim Wilck of Farmville, Virginia, Theodore Wilck of Ione, Wash., three sisters, Mrs. Frederick Braun of Greenwood, Mrs. Minnie Schomberg of Sheboygan Falls, Wis., and Mrs. Caroline Warnke of Withee, Wis. Funeral services were held from the local Reformed Church. The body was laid to rest in the Braun Settlement Cemetery.
Oct 1 1900 – June 7 1901 students at Braun Settlement school, Frederick Braun school clerk: Clara, Olga, Tony, Eddie, Georgie and Emma Braun
July 19, 1901: Chris Braun bought Dr. Kennedy’s fine driving team last week and has ordered a new wagon and complete outfit to start the rural delivery August first. He will hae an up-to-date turnout.
Aug 2, 1901: C. A. Braun will begin to deliver mail Thursday. This will encourage correspondence
November 15, 1923: A number of friends had a pleasant surprise on Mrs. Chris Braun Monday afternoon, the occasion being her birthday. A splendid time was enjoyed by all present. Greenwood Gleaner
January 14, 1926: Mrs. Horn, who has been taking care of her brother, Chris Braun, who has been seriously ill with pneumonia, left Saturday for an extended visit with relatives and friends in Braun Settlement. Mr. Braun, although still very weak, is able to be up and around. Greenwood Gleaner
November 29, 1928: A large number of relatives and friends had a surprise party on Mr. C. A. Braun Sunday evening. The occasion being his 69th birthday. Greenwood Gleaner
BREDESEN family, Warner township
1906 sec 34 residence H. Bredeson (Henry)
BREDESON, Annie nee Anderson (27 Sept 1864 – 19 July 1902)
The community
was shocked Saturday afternoon to learn of the death that afternoon, of Mrs.
Henry Bredeson during childbirth, affected by kidney trouble. The case is
doubly sad in that six children are left motherless, one being the newborn babe,
which survived its twin brother (no name, born
and died 19 July 1902, buried Greenwood cemetery). The children are
Margaret, who graduated from the high school this last June and is engaged
to teach a school at Tioga this coming fall. Olga, Hulda,
Arthur, Jennie and the baby, Ina.
Deceased was Annie Anderson who was born near Christina, Norway. In 1885 she was
married to Henry Bredeson, they coming to this country two years later,
settling at Withee. Four years ago the family moved to Greenwood. Religiously
Mrs. Bredeson was a Lutheran, but here she affiliated with the Presbyterians,
the funeral being held from that church. Interment took place in the Greenwood
cemetery. >
[Greenwood cemetery: Mrs. Henry (Annie) Bredesen died Sept 1908, no birth
year or maiden name. Source = courthouse Second wife of this Henry Bredesen also
named Annie?]
March 8, 1906: One of Henry Bredson’s little boys was bitten last Wednesday by a dog belonging to John Heggesta and as a consequence the dog and several others in the neighborhood have been sent to the happy hunting grounds of dogdom.
BREDESEN, Olga marriage 31 March 1909
Dr. F.E. Sillick and Miss Olga Bredeson were united in marriage at the home of Rev. Chapman in the city of Neillsville March 31, 1909. Mr. Sillick came here last Oct from Michigan and has since enjoyed a good business as a veterinary surgeon. Miss Bredeson is the daughter of Henry Bredeson of the West Side. She came here with her parents from Athens several years ago. Her education was received in the Greenwood schools and she has since done general housework, employed at the North Side Hotel during the past several months. Mr. and Mrs. Sillick have rented apartments in the Haglund building and will live with Gilbert Mink for the present.
1906 sec 34 residence A. Bredeson (Anton)
1900 Longwood townshipcensus residence #213 1893 sec 34 (1905 G. B. Andrews property)
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>1905 Warner township #24 Bredesen, Anton Head W M 44 M Norway Norway Day Laborer 12 O M F Selma Wife W F 39 M Norway Norway House Keeper Dagna Daughter W F 21 S Norway Norway Domestic Willie Son W M 18 S Wisconsin Germany Day Laborer 8 Emma Daughter W F 16 S Wisconsin Germany Hilda Daughter W F 13 S Wisconsin Germany Leo Son W M 11 S Wisconsin Germany Edwin Son W M 7 S Wisconsin Germany Elsie Daughter W F 5 S Wisconsin Germany
BREDESON, Selma nee ? (Mar 1866 – 21 Feb 1943)
(Stepdaughter of Anton Kirstianson, sister of Alice Lybeck (LeBeck), and Jennie Sungaard, half sister of Signe Thornton and Alfred Kristianson.) Mrs. Selma Bredesen, 76, a former resident of Greenwood Feb. 21, 1943, at Luther Hospital, Eau Claire, where she had been taken a week ago. Mrs. (Anton) Bredesen, who was visiting her sons and daughter in Eau Claire, Greenwood, and Altoona since November, had planned to return to her home in Spokane, Wash., two weeks ago, but became ill and a week later was taken to the hospital. Before going to Spokane 22 years ago, Mrs. Bredesen resided on the present Jordan farm in the west city limits. She was preceded in death by her husband (Anton) in 1940 and a daughter, Elsie (30 Sept 1899 – 22 Dec 1918, died of the flu), in 1918. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. A.H. (Mathilda) Anderson, Eau Claire, and Mrs. John (Dagny) Peterson and Mrs. Dell (Emma) Timmerson, both of Spokane, Wash.; three sons, Ed Bredesen, Altoona; Leo Bredesen, Greenwood, and William Bredesen, Spokane, Wash.; one sister, Mrs. John Thornton, and a (step) brother, Alfred Kirstianson, Stanley. The body was sent from Eau Claire to Spokane, Wash. where funeral services and interment will take place.
Kristianson, Anton (12 Mar 1856 – 12 Nov 1915)
Anton Kristianson, a resident of Greenwood since 1891, died at his home on Main St. Nov. 12, 1915. He was born in Askin, Norway, March 12th, 1856, and when a boy went to Christiania, where he learned the shoemaker’s trade. In 1891 he came to Greenwood, where he has operated a shoe store and repair shop since, and was considered an expert workman. He was a member of the Modern Woodmen, which order he always took an active interest, so it was only fitting that the last rites at the grave were performed by fellow members. Those left to mourn his loss are his (2nd) wife, Lena Kristiansen, one son, Alfred, one daughter, Signe, and three step-daughters, Alice Lybeck, Selma Bredeson, and Jennie Sungaard of Philadelphia. The funeral services were conducted from the M.E. Church under the auspices of the M.W.A.. Burial was in the Greenwood Cemetery. >“...Shoe repairing Anton Kristianson, father of Alfred & Signa L Sperbeck first cashier of Bank....” Memories of Theresa Funk
Kristianson, Mrs. Anton (1849 – 1 May 1929)
Mrs. Anton Christenson passed away at the home of her daughter at Stanley May 1, 1929. Deceased was past 80 years of age. Up until about 15 years ago the Christenson family resided in Greenwood where Mr. Christenson owned and operated a shoe repair shop. Her husband preceded her in death some years ago. Funeral services were held at Stanley and the body was brought to this city, where it was laid to rest in the Greenwood Cemetery. Deceased was a grandmother of Leo Bredesen of this city.
Mrs. Knute Kleven, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Kristiansen of Greenwood, Clark Co, died suddenly at her home in Rapid City, S.D., March 7, 1908. She was only sick one day, heart trouble being the cause of death. The body was brought to Price, west of Fairchild for burial. The relatives from here were Mr. and Mrs. Anton Kristiansen, Mrs. Anton Bredeson, went over to attend the funeral. Mrs. Martin Lebeck of Longwood, Alfred Kristiansen of Withee and Signe Kristiansen of Owen went on the same train. Mrs. Kleven was 27 years old and leaves two children besides her husband.
BREDESEN, Elsie M. (30 Sept 1899 – 22 Dec 1918)
Elsie May Bredesen was born Sept. 30th, 1899 in Greenwood, Clark Co., Wis., and died Dec. 22nd, 1918 in Havre, Mont., with that dreaded disease “flu”, age 19 years, 2 months and 22 days. She leaves to mourn her loss, parents (Anton and Selma Bredesen), three brothers and three sisters, Mrs. Will Timerson and Mrs. Frank Pratt of Spokane, Wash., Mrs. R.H. Anderson of Havre, Mont., Leo and Edwin of Greenwood, Wis. After a brief service her remains were laid to rest in the Greenwood Cemetery.
BREDESEN, Edwin marriage 8 Oct 1922
The marriage of Miss Ruth Johnson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Johnson of Altoona and Edwin Bredesen of Eau Claire, took place at the home of the bride Oct. 8, 1922. Rev. of the First M. E. Church performed the ceremony. Miss Laura Sherman of Eau Claire attended the bride and Chester Johnson, brother of the bride, attended Mr. Bredesen as best man. The happy couple left on the evening train for Minneapolis, where they will reside. The bride is a graduate of the Altoona High School and for the past few months has been training at Luther Hospital. The groom is a fireman on C. St. P.M. O. Mr. Bredesen is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Bredesen. (Eau Claire Leader)
BREDESEN, William marriage 10 Dec 1908
The
marriage of Belle Wilson to William Bredesen took place at the groom's home
in the Town of Warner, Dec. 10, 1908. Matilda Bredesen, sister of the groom, was
maid of honor, Elmer Johnson, his cousin, acting as best man. William Bredesen
is a well known young man in this vicinity, having lived here for the last eight
years. Miss Wilson, whose parents died while she was yet a child, has since made
her home with her uncle Mr. Lavene in the Town of Weston.The young couple will
go to housekeeping in Greenwood as soon as the holidays are over.
[Greenwood cemetery: Harold Bredesen born
29 Jan 1910, died 9 Feb 1910; Wlm McKinley Bredesen, no birth or death
date, sons of William and Belle Bredesen]
BREDESEN, Mabel nee Keyes (12 June 1894 – 4 Sept 1971)
Services were held at Grace United Methodist Church for Mrs. Leo (Mabel) Bredesen, 77, of Greenwood, who died Sept. 4, 1971 at the Memorial Hospital, Neillsville, where she had been admitted five weeks ago following a stroke. Burial was made in the Greenwood Cemetery. The former Mabel Keyes was born June 12, 1894, in Dunn County, and was married Feb. 10, 1915, to Leo Bredesen (born 1894), who preceded her in death Feb. 25, 1964. The couple made their home in Greenwood, where he had been employed as a well driller for many years. Survivors include five daughters, Mrs. Merrill (Eileen) Dunn, Medford; Mrs. Marian Dunn and Mrs. Verna Harms, both of Owen; Mrs. Edward (Bonnie) Bundick, Anchorage, Alaska; and Mrs. Bernard (June) Ferguson, Chattanooga, Tenn. MARSHFIELD NEWS HERALD [Greenwood cemetery: dau Emma born 1916, died 17 July 1916]
September 6, 1953: An accessory which will save many hours of working time for well drillers has been developed and perfected by Leo A. Bredesen of this community.
The appliance is a bit sharpener, which may be attached to the driller derrick and which will do in 20 to 30 minutes what normally takes three hours. Bredesen explains that without such a sharpener it is necessary to take welldrilling bits to a shop for sharpening. The Greenwood man, who has been engaged in well drilling for the past 38 years, also uses a "hammer sizer" device of his own invention which maintains the correct bit size during the sharpening process. He says his invention is the only gravity type bit sharpener on the market except for one which sells at four or five times what it will cost to manufacture his sharpener and place it on the market. He has patents pending on his contrivance and is now seeking a manufacturer. The invention Bredesen says, is the product of about 10 years of thought and three years of work, and he has been using his model with success since last spring. Because well drilling in this area usually entails drilling through many feet of granite, Bredesen uses bits which he invented for such use. They have three cutting edges at each end, and as a result they bore a straight hole into the granite.
History of the Northside Repair Shop: City of Greenwood, WI--It was located in Block 13, Lot 10 of the Miller Addition on Miller Street.
Mar. 14, 1947: Emil & Julia Leman sold to Leo & Mabel Bredesen
Dec. 3, 1964: Mabel Bredesen sold to St. Mary's Catholic Church
St. Mary's Church requested the building be burned by the Fire Department Volunteers and today the remaining lot is used for parking in the rear of the parish.
BREDESEN, Marian A. marriage 12 Sep 1940
Miss Marian Alice Bredeson became the bride of Russell Edward Dunn, son of Mrs. Viola Dunn, Babcock, and Albert Dunn, Eaton (Clark Co., Wis.) Sept. 12, 1940.
The ceremony was performed at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Bredeson, Greenwood. Bonnie Mae Bredeson, sister of the bride, maid of honor and Howard William Dunn, the groom’s brother, served as best man. The bride and groom left for a resort north of Chippewa. They will be at home after Wednesday on a farm southeast of Greenwood. Both Mr. and Mrs. Dunn attended the high school at Greenwood and were graduated in 1938.
DUNN, Marian Alice nee BREDESEN (6 Aug 1920 – 19 June 1991)
Marian Alice Dunn, 71, formerly of Greenwood, died June 19, 1991 at Clark Co Health Care Center, where she had been a resident for the past 25 years. Funeral services were held at Rinka Funeral Home in Greenwood. Rev. Michael Dunn of Chippewa Falls, Mrs. Dunn's nephew, officiated at services and burial was in the Greenwood Cemetery. The former Marian Bredesen was born Aug. 6, 1920 in Greenwood to Leo and Mabel (Kees) Bredesen. She was a graduate of Greenwood High School. She was a housewife and seamstress all her life. Survivors included her husband, Russell, of Oshkosh; two sons, Sam of Altoona and Joel of Cedar, Minn. two daughters, Mrs. Lynn Carter of Minneapolis and Mrs. Kenneth (Lois) Fultz of Grandville, Mich. four sisters, Mrs. Merrill (Eileen) Dunn of Medford, Mrs. Bernard (June) Ferguson of Fairfield, Ohio, Mrs. Edward (Bonnie) Bundick of Tacoma, Wash., and Mrs. Verna Harms of Withee.
Dunn, Peggy Janice (23 Dec 1941 – 22 Dec 1945)
Funeral services for Peggy Dunn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Merrill Dunn, Fairchild, who died Dec. 22, 1945, the day before her fourth birthday at Sacred Heart Hospital, Eau Claire, were held at Grace Methodist Church, Greenwood. Burial was made in the Greenwood Cemetery. Peggy Janice Dunn, daughter of Merrill and Eileen (Bredeson) Dunn, was born Dec. 23, 1941 in the Town of Gibraltar, Door Co. At the age of 16 months she moved with her parents to Horseshoe Bay Farms in Egg Harbor and in July of this year to Fairchild. On Dec. 16, she was taken to the hospital in Eau Claire, where she died. Death resulted from complications following a siege of influenza. Surviving besides her parents are two brothers, Tim 8, and Michael, 6 her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Dunn and Mr. and Mrs. Leo Bredeson, Greenwood, and her great-grandfather, John Kees, Eau Claire.
BRICK family, Warner township
1880 sec 20 no residence Peter Brick (Thielen property in 1893, no residence)
1906 sec 20 residence F. Brick (Fred, son of Peter)
1960-61 >Clark Co Directory: Brick, Alvin Greenwood Warner sec 20 (Alvin, son of Fred)
BRICK, Peter (8 Dec 1838 – 12 Jan 1882)
Peter Brick, a resident of the town of Warner, died Jan. 12, 1882, leaving a
pregnant widow and 5 small children. According to records of the Immanuel
Reformed Church in Warner township, Peter Brick was born Dec. 8, 1838. His last
child, Emilie Charlotte Brick, was born just 10 days after his death.
“...We are looking into the death of Peter Brick, Fred's father. We have heard that he died in a logging accident in 1882, but cannot find any info on this. Also, in his obit, it says he had a daughter born ten days after his death. Cannot find any info on this, or the supposed fact that Peter's wife Anna was institutionalized after his death....” Pat nee Brick Hall (granddaughter of Fred Brick)
UCC east cemetery: Peter Brick born 8 Dec 1838 died 12 Jan 1882, married Anna Elizabeth Backer, born 23 Oct 1843 died 4 Aug 1887. Fred Brick obit siblings: Peter, Chris, Lena and Mary, plus Emilie per the father Peter Brick’s obit. [Mary (Anna) married W. F. Hubert. Lena married J. C. Baumann. No further info on Emilie.]
Hubert, Alvin (1912 – 17 Feb 1929)
Sunday evening the people of this community were greatly shocked when word came to them that Alvin Hubert was dead. He left home Sunday afternoon about 2 o’clock with his 22 rifle and his snowshoes to hunt in the woods. About six o’clock his parents became alarmed because he did not return and called the neighbors to see if he had come to visit some of the boys but as he was not there, a searching party was organized and set out to find him. His body was found about 300 feet in the blueberry marsh by his brother Arnold about seven-thirty. He notified the rest of the party and they called Dr. Callahan of Spencer, who pronounced him dead. Otto Prechel took his team and took the body to the home. He was a president of his junior class at the Spencer High School. It is believed that the gun discharged accidentally, the bullet entering above his right eye, killing him instantly. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hubert. (Anna Mary, daughter of Peter and Anna Backer Brick, married William F. Hubert) He was seventeen years old. Besides his parents he is survived by two sisters, Esther, Mrs. Leo Zupke; and Erna, Mrs. Anton Zorgradonik of Milwaukee; and two brothers Arnold and Arland at home.
Alvin Hubert was buried in the West Spencer cemetery, Sherman township along with parents Anna Mary (no maiden name listed) b. 4 Feb 1885 d. 30 Mar 1970 and William F. Hubert b. 28 Jan 1877, d. 5 Oct 1954. Note that this Anna Mary has a birth date three years after Peter Brick’s death and two years prior Anna Backer Brick’s death. This could be an entirely different Hubert family, but that family name was rather scarce in Clark Co during this time period.
1905 #109 Brick, Fred Head W M 34 M Wisconsin Germany Farmer 9 O F F Mathilda Wife W F 30 M Wisconsin Germany House Keeper Arhur Son W M 6 S Wisconsin Wisconsin Walter Son W M 3 S Wisconsin Wisconsin Alvin son W M 1 S Wisconsin Wisconsin
BRICK, Fred (5 May 1871 – 27 May 1937)
Fred Brick was born May 5, 1871 in the town of Meeme in Manitowoc Co., the son of Peter and Elizabeth (nee Backer) Brick. He moved with his parents to Clark Co when he was 5 years old and they settled on a farm in the town of Warner. Some years after the death of his parents, Mr. Brick purchased this place and built it up into the present farm. On Nov. 17, 1897 he was married to Mathilda Schwarze. To this union seven children were born. One son Walter preceded him in death in the year 1918. Mr. Brick for many years served as representative and lineman for the West Side Telephone Co. He has been ailing since the middle of last summer and has been under a doctor’s care since January. He passed away May 27. The immediate cause of his death was hardening of the arteries. He is survived by his widow, 5 sons, Arthur and Alvin at home, Harold of Escanaba, Mich.; Raymond of Chicago, Ill, and Elmer of Sheboygan, Wis., one daughter Irene, at home. He also leaves to mourn two brothers, Peter of Fallon, Mont.; and Chris of Superior, Wis., two sisters, Lena (Mrs. J.C. Baumann) of Walla Walla, Wash. and Mary (Mrs. W.F. Hubert) of Sheboygan, Wis. Funeral services were held from the West Side Immanuel Reformed Church and the body was laid to rest in the West Side Cemetery.
February 21, 1902: Chris and Peter Brick were called to Sheboygan Saturday to attend the funeral of an uncle. They returned home the middle of this week. (Brothers of Fred Brick)
BRICK, Mathilda Augusta nee Schwarze (28 Jan 1876 – 15 July 1952)
Mrs. Fred Brick, 76, died at her home 5 miles southwest of Greenwood July 15, 1952. Death was attributed to a heart ailment. Funeral services were held at the West Side Evangelical and Reformed Church, preceded by a service at the Brick home. Burial was in West Side Cemetery. Mrs. Brick (Mathilda Augusta Schwarze) was born Jan. 28, 1876 (parents were Herman and Christina Schwarze), in the Town of Warner and received her education in Greenwood. On Nov. 17, 1897, she was married to Fred Brick at Greenwood. He preceded her in death May 27, 1937. Four sons, Arthur and Alvin, Greenwood; Raymond, Chicago and Elmer, Milwaukee, and one daughter, Mrs. Ralph (Irene) Dusso, Loyal, survive her. She is also survived by one sister, Mrs. Sidney Green, Pueblo, Colo and three brothers, George and Otto, Greenwood, and Adolph, Hayward. Three brothers, one sister, and two sons preceded her in death. They are: Dr. Herman Schwarze, Albert Schwarze, Frederick Schwarze, Mrs. Fred (Helen) Buker, Harold (Brick), and Walter (Brick).
BRICK, Arthur Otto (28 April 1899 – 12 Oct 1977)
Funeral services for Arthur O. Brick, 78, a resident of Greenwood Home for the aged, were conducted at Immanuel United Church of Christ, Greenwood. Mr. Brick passed away at Oct. 12, 1977 at Neillsville Memorial Hospital. Interment was in the West Side Cemetery. Arthur Brick was born in the Town of Warner on April 28, 1899 and received his education at the Benjamin School. He lived in the Town of Warner all his life, living with his brother until 1969, when he moved to Greenwood. He was never married. Surviving him are three brothers, Alvin of Greenwood, Raymond of Berwyn, Ill., and Elmer of Milwaukee and one sister, Mrs. Ralph (Irene) Dusso of Appleton. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Mathilda Brick, and two brothers.
BRICK, Walter Levi (14 July 1902 – 18 Dec 1918)
Walter Brick was born at the home of his parents on the West Side, July 14, 1902 and died on Dec. 18, 1918, the cause of his death being pneumonia. Deceased was the second son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Brick. Funeral services were held from the West Side Church.
BRICK, Alvin Adolph (16 Sep 1903 – 27 Aug 1986)
Services were held at Immanuel United Church of Christ, Greenwood, for Alvin Brick, 82, Greenwood, who died at Marshfield Living Center, where he had resided since Aug. 18.
Burial was in the Westside Cemetery, Greenwood. Mr. Brick was born Sept. 16, 1903, in the town of Warner, a son of Fred and Mathilda (Schwarze) Brick. He attended Benjamin School. He did carpentry work and also farmed in the Town of Warner until 1973, when he moved to Greenwood. He never married. Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Ralph (Irene) Dusso, Appleton; and a brother, Elmer Brick, Milwaukee. He was predeceased by his parents and four brothers.
BRICK, Harold Edgar (16 Dec 1906 – 19 Oct 1941)
Harold Edgar Brick, son of Fred and Mathilda Schwarze Brick, was born Dec. 16, 1906 in the Town of Warner and was baptized and confirmed at the West Side Reformed Church.
He attended High School for two years and business College at La Crosse for a year and in the fall of 1924 entered the Hoffman Business College in Milwaukee. After graduation he was employed by Swift and Company as bookkeeper and served in Milwaukee and Sheboygan before going to Escanaba, Mich., in April 1937. On Nov. 27, 1929 he was united in marriage to Miss Pearl Hutchinson at Milwaukee. To this union were born three children, Joan 10, Janice 6 and Stephen 14 months old. Harold passed away on Oct. 19, 1941 at Escanaba, Mich., from injuries suffered in an auto accident earlier that day.
Funeral services were held at the West Side Reformed Church. Burial was made in the West Side Cemetery. He is survived by his wife and above named children, his mother, Mrs. Mathilda Brick, a sister, Mrs. Ralph (Irene) Dusso, Greenwood four brothers, Raymond of Chicago Elmer of Milwaukee Arthur and Alvin, Greenwood and his grandfather, Herman Schwarze, Greenwood. His father Fred Brick passed away in 1937 and a brother, Walter, in 1918.
BRICK, Raymond Paul (19 May 1908 – 18 Oct 1984)
Funeral
services were held at Immanuel United Church of Christ for Raymond P. Brick, 76,
Berwyn, Ill. He died Oct. 18, 1984 at MacNeal Memorial Hospital at Berwyn, Ill.
Burial was in the West Side Cemetery. Pallbearers were Fred Brick, Raymond
Dusso, Gary Dusso, Roger Schwarze, Arlyn Dusso, and Robert Dusso. Mr. Brick was
born May 19, 1908 in the Town of Warner to Fred and Matilda (nee Schwarze)
Brick. He received his education in Greenwood rural schools. On June 21, 1930,
he married Mary (Kezela) Patronovich at Chicago. He worked as a
tool and die maker for the Navy Ordinance until his retirement in 1968. He was a
member of the Masons and Illinois Rifle Association. He is survived by his wife
two brothers, Elmer of Milwaukee and Alvin of Greenwood and one sister, Mrs.
Ralph (Irene) Dusso of Appleton. He was preceded in death by his parents and
three brothers.
BRICK, Mary nee Kessala (27 Oct 1908 – 23 Dec 2003)
Mary Brick, 95, Appleton, formerly of Greenwood, died Dec. 23, 2003, at Rennes Health Center, Appleton. Funeral services were held at at Immanuel United Church of Christ, Greenwood. Mary Kessala-Petronovich was born on Oct. 27, 1908, in Painsdale, Mich., to Thomas and Frances (nee Gasparich) Kessala. Her father died when she was three years old, and her mother remarried (to Petronovich) and moved the family to New Mexico, where they ran a boarding house. They later moved to Greenwood, where she finished her education and worked at the drug store. She moved to Chicago when she was a young lady and worked for a company mending nylon stockings during WW II. She married Raymond Brick in June (21) of 1930, in Chicago. She then went to work for Zenith Electronics, where she assembled electronic circuit boards until her retirement in 1973. She lived in Berwyn, Ill., from 1958 until May of 2000, at which time she moved to the Rennes Health Center, Appleton. She was a member of Oak Park United Church of Christ. Survivors include two sisters-in-law, Vera Petronovich, Spring Valley, and Genevieve Petronovich, Thorp. Preceding her in death were her parents, her husband, on Oct. 18, 1984, four sisters, Helen Florence, Frances Ritholer, Jenny Vivoda, and Donna Benzhowel; and five (half) brothers, James Petronovich, John Petronovich, William Petronovich, George Petronovich, and Michael Petronovich.
BRICK, Irene marriage 15 Jan 1938
Announcement has been made of the marriage of Miss Irene Brick, daughter of Mrs. Fred Brick, Greenwood to Ralph Dusso, Owen son of Mr. and Mrs. L.M. Dusso, Owen. The ceremony was performed at the Methodist Parsonage in Greenwood on Jan. 15.
Miss Janet Opdycke and Lorris Dusso, brother of the bridegroom, were the couple’s only attendants. A wedding supper was served to immediate relatives at the home of the bride’s mother after the service. In the evening a wedding dance was given at Atwood. Mr. Dusso and his bride will make their home with her mother at Greenwood. Ralph Edward Dusso, 77, Appleton, died Oct. 5, 1993, at Colony Oaks Care Center. Funeral services were held at at Zion United Church of Christ, Greenwood. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery. Ralph Edward Dusso was born May 19, 1916, on French Island, La Crosse Co, to Lexton and Esther (nee Joivette) Dusso. He received his education in Greenwood. He married Irene Brick (born 21 Nov 1917) on Jan. 15, 1938, in Greenwood. She preceded him in death on Oct. 13, 1987 (buried Greenwood cemetery). He was a truck driver for Wuethrich Creamery, and owned the Farmer Tap in Greenwood. In 1962, they moved to Appleton and he worked for Mills Fleet Farm until retiring in 1976. Survivors include four sons, Robert (Catherine) Dusso, Grand Forks, N.D.; Raymond (Rose) Dusso, Meonomonie; Arlyn (Colleen) Dusso, Frankfort, Ky; and Gary (Mary) Dusso, Appleton. Two daughters, Rayetta Dusso, Milwaukee and Myran Sueh, Waukesha. He was preceded in death by his wife his parents and two brothers, Lorris and Donald Dusso.
BRIGHT family, Warner township
1870
Wisconsin Federal--Jackson-Albion-page 7, June 2, 1870
Bright, HA, age 32, male, white, runs Hotel, born in Nova Scotia
Ingabar - wife is 23 and Lotta is 3 years old and born in Wisconsin.
1893 Warner, Clark Co., sec 22 residence H. A. Bright; sec 23 no residence H. A. B.
1910
>Wisconsin
Federal--Clark- Green Grove
>ED 26, page
6B, 4/30/1910
Bright, H. A, head,
male, white, age 74, married twice - current marriage for 12 years, born in
Canada, parents born in Canada, immigration 1844, naturalized, Dairy farmer.
His wife Anna
is 44 and born in Wisconsin.
BRIGHT, Halbert A. (12 Oct 1835 – 2 Jan 1913)
Halbert A Bright died at his home in Neillsville Jan. 2, 1913, of cancer of the stomach, after a long and painful illness. His age at the time of his death was 77 years, 2 months and 21 days. One brother, Simon Bright of Minnesota, still survives at the age of 91.
HALBERT A. BRIGHT, one of the notable pioneers of Clark Co in former days a prominent representative of the lumber industry, and later a large dairy producer, was born in Nova Scotia, Oct. 12, 1835, his father, John, being a native of Scotland. In 1840 the family removed to Washington Co, Wis., where the parents resided until their death. There were seven children, none of whom, however, are not alive. In July, 1856, at the age of nearly 21 years, Halbert A. Bright went to Jackson Co, Wis., whence in the fall of the same year he came to Clark Co to look over a piece of land. Here he became connected with the lumber business as foreman for Andrew Shepard for five years and then formed a partnership with Olson and Brockway.
About the close of the Civil War he opened a hotel near the site of the residence now standing, and he conducted it for a number of years. The Brockway Bridge was then the only one on Black River, and serving all the county and north country, which marketed at Sparta. The hotel did a prosperous business. In 1868 Mr. Bright formed a partnership with Levi Withee, under the firm name of Bright and Withee, which association lasted for nearly a quarter of a century, or until about 1892. During this period, or the greater part of it, and for a number of years afterwards, he resided at Black River Falls, of which place he was mayor for twelve years. A member of the Republican Party he took an active part in politics and was a presidential elector in 1904, casting his vote for Theodore Roosevelt.
It was not until 1905 that he moved to Green Grove Township, Clark Co, taking up his residence on the farm in section 20, on which his wife now resides. He had owned the place for many years, however, opening it up in 1866 and cultivating it for the purpose of supplying his lumber camps with vegetables, his men working on it after the spring drives. This system was profitable to him and was popular with the men, as it kept them employed all the year around, except those who wished to go home to develop farms of their own. After settling on his farm Mr. Bright devoted his attention chiefly to dairying, raising Holstein cattle, of which he kept a large number, milking as many as ninety-three cows at the time. He also owned large tracts of land, including a number of farms. Here (obit states he died at his Neillsville home) he resided until his death, which occurred Jan. 2, 1913... Mr. Bright was first married in 1866 to Miss Nichols, a native of Norway, who came to America with her parents when young, they settling at Blair, Wis. She died Dec. 9, 1890, having been the mother of nine children: Lottie, Benjamin H., Harriet, Edna, Berdine and Julia. Three died in infancy. On Mar. 11, 1899 Mr. Bright married for his second wife, Miss Anna Welsh, of Neillsville, Wis. No children were born of the second marriage of Mr. Bright. She (Anna) was a native of Sheboygan, Wis., and a daughter of Henry and Emma (Seidel) Welsh, her father being a farmer, and later a merchant at Colby, Wis. Mr. Welsh was, a veteran of the Civil War, having served in the 26th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, and at one time he was captured and confined in Andersonville prison. He was discharged in 1863 on account of a wound in the head which affected his hearing. He died at Colby, Wis., Feb. 21, 1912. His wife died Sept. 11, 1886, a quarter of a century before him. They had a family of ten children, their names respectively being: Daniel, Anna, Minnie, Henry, William, Lula, Emma, Pauline, Lewis, Richard died in infancy, the others all living.
Bright, Mrs. nee Nichols (1844 - 7 Dec 1890)
Mrs. H. A. Bright died at her home Dec. 7th, 1890, of consumption (tuberculosis of the lungs), aged 46 years. The deceased was born in Norway, in the year 1844, and came to this country when a small girl, with her parents, who settled in Racine, Wis. She came here with her mother in 1855, her father having died at Racine, and has lived in Jackson Co ever since. She was married in 1866 to H. A. Bright. To them have been born nine children, six of whom (five daughters and one son) survive their mother. The youngest is but six years of age. The deceased had been troubled with this dread disease for eight or ten years, and was a confirmed invalid for two or three years. The funeral services were held at the house. The large and commodious dwelling house was filled with sympathizing and sorrowing friends, and many stood outside, unable to get in. (Black River Falls Banner)
October 1879 Update on dam progress: “...We paid a visit last week to the huge flooding dam being built at the dells, nine miles below this place, and found it to be a work of much greater magnitude than we had supposed it to be. We found Mr. Bright in general command of a little army of eighty-five men; one steam saw mill and innumerable teams....”
“...Mr. Bright was also one of the organizers of the Black River Improvement Co, the driving association which wrought a great change in the log driving business on Black River. He was for years general manager of its operation, and directed many of its improvements. He built the Dells dam, and also the Hemlock dam, in the upper river, which formed the immense reservoirs for driving purposes. His knowledge of the river, and of the business of driving logs, was probably greater than that of any man of his time....”
July 7, 1898: H. A. Bright spent the 4th in this city while on his way to his farm at Longwood. By the way, that farm seems to keep Mr. Bright pretty busy lately. Eh?
BRIGHT, H.A. marriage 11 Mar 1899
H.A. Bright of Black River Falls and Miss Anna Welsch (as his second wife) were married at the home of James Hewett by Rev. G.W. Longenecker, and they took the 7:29 train for Chicago and Hot Springs, Ark. They got rather the best of their friends who were loaded with rice and old shoes and escaped the crowd of friends at the Falls by going around the other way. Mr. Bright is the well-known logger, stock raiser and farmer, and the bride conducted a millinery business in Neillsville. [Anna Welsh Bright, born 1866, died 16 May 1953, buried Greenwood cemetery next to H.A. Bright.]
February 22, 1900: H. A. Bright’s teams are hauling brick through here to Greenwood from his kilns near B. R. Falls.
March 21, 1900: H.A. Bright and wife of B.R. Falls were callers in town Saturday. Neillsville News.
Janury 16, 1906: H. A. Bright, wife and niece Margaret Conway took the train Monday, the former for B. R. Falls, while Mrs. Bright and little niece visit friends at county seat. Bright news
March 1911: Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Bright celebrated the twelfth anniversary of their wedding Saturday. Those from here who attended were A. S. Armstrong, W. H. Palms, P. W. Gullord, Dr. Schofield, Dr. McIntyre, P. E. Peterson, Medames Armstrong, Pals, Gullord, Schofield, MacIntyre and Peterson. Greenwood Gleaner 3/16/1911
Bright, in Green Grove Township: in section with Brock, Miller Rd, N and Cardinal Rd on 4 sides (describes the entire section 20, 640 acres). (H. A. Bright also owned much of the property surrounding section 20.)
“... the typical saw mill village of Bright located 3 ¼ miles east of Longwood, Wis. The road from Longwood to Bright is now Clark Co Highway N. The Village of Bright had a saw mill, box factory, general store, US Post Office, black smith shop, cheese factory, barn and outbuildings, 3 houses for company employees, and horse barn. The village was served by the F & NE Railroad with a landing on the south side of the road. The focal point of the village was the elegant brick home of H. A. and Anna Bright. The two story house had tall ceilings, large rooms with tall wide windows, corner fireplace in the living room, running water with an indoor bath, big front and back porches, a clothes line on an open deck connected to the house, and a wood shed with a covered walkway to the house.
The house had accommodations for travelers who needed overnight lodging... August and Emma Lange lived on a farm 2 ¾ miles east of Bright. Their daughter Elsa as a young woman worked in the home of Halbert A. and Anna Bright. Elsa lived at home and walked to work each day. She had praise and great admiration for them, especially Mr. Bright. Part of her duties were in the kitchen and a dinning room where the regular employees were served dinner at noon. Herman and Elsa Lange Hardrath named their youngest son Halbert, after Halbert Bright, the man they knew and respected. Lena Horner (Mrs. John Miller) worked (c1910) for Bright when Elsa worked there... H. A. Bright in addition to his logging, sawmill and other enterprises in Bright developed a farming operation that he called his West Farm. About 2 miles east of the Bright and on the north side of the road he owned about 460 acres. H. A. Bright developed a farm on this tract and called it his East Farm. He hired a manager to oversee and work the farms. About 1907 Mr. and Mrs. Caves managed the East Farm... This story of Mr. Bright was often told. He had a parrot that he personally fed, and took care of. H. A. and the bird had a bond with each other. When. H. A. died the bird would not respond to others who tried to care for it and feed it. The parrot would not eat, kept saying “Where is Bright?” and died.
[Compiler Sharon Short’s grandparents Abe >(who was the “straw boss” for the 93 dairy cow operation) and wife Delia >(who worked in the house) Schoenwetter Thorson with children Bertha, Alvin and Harry >(who was born there 9 Nov 1911), lived >(fall 1910 - spring 1912) in one of the three company houses. Ella Horner (married Fred David Pepin), sister of the above mentioned Lena, also worked at the house, and Ella assisted with the birth of Harry in Nov 1911.]
Bright was a station on the Fairchild & Northwestern railroad (later called “Soo-Line”) five miles south of Owen, named after an affluent resident of Black River Falls who owned a large stock farm there in 1915. (These railroad tracks are no longer in existence, they ran north-south through H.A. Bright’s property, the station was in Green Grove Township section 20, the south side of the station bordered what is now county road N.)
Bright Schools: Mrs. Norma (Clyde) Haemer (now deceased) said that the first Bright school was named after prominent settler, Mr. H. A. Bright, and first opened for the spring term of 1894. At that time it had 13 students. Located on the southwest corner of Section 19 (on the corner of D and N, four miles south of Owen), it was a picturesque, one-room, red, brick building with a white, wooden bell tower and an open porch facing west. After the population of the district increased, a second school, called North Bright, was built in 1924 on the northeast corner of the same section of Green Grove Township. I believe it was the fall of 1954 when North Bright School was closed, and the students from that part of the district joined us at South Bright, making our enrollment between 30 and 40 students. In 1958 South Bright School consolidated with Owen-Withee. The building was later torn down. I think the hand pump is still in the old school yard, and some of the trees remain. Frank Schroeder, father of Norma Haemer, built the red brick building to replace the original school.
BROWN families
BROWN, James family, Warner township
1895 Warner census, head of family: James Brown 2 male, 2 female
Note: In 1880 Mead was the center 1/3 of Warner township. In 1895 Mead was sub-divided to form Butler township.
BROWN, James C. (11 Oct 1867 – 3 Mar 1933)
James Clinton Brown of the town of Butler was born (son of William and Emily Brown) at Richland Center, Wis., Oct. 11, 1867, and died at Madison, Wis., Mar. 3, 1933, at the age of 65 years, 4 months and 20 days, the immediate cause of his death being bronchial pneumonia. When he was about four years of age he came with his parents to Eau Claire and settled on a farm near Augusta, where he grew to manhood. On Jan. 7, 1891, he was united in marriage to Christena Butler, who preceded him in death Feb. 5, 1913. One child was born to this union, Georgiana (now Mrs. Capp Collins of Thorp. Georgiana 1892-1982, Cap 1883-1947, both buried St. Bernards in Withee township.) On Jan. 17, 1915, he married Mrs. Etta Harrington. Six children were born to this union, Martha (now Mrs. Arlyn Decker of Thorp. Martha 1915-1979, Arlyn 1912-1965), James, Minnie, Cora and Agnes of Boyd, Wis.; one son, Nathan, having passed away Dec. 15, 1924 (born 6 May 1922, buried Butler township). Besides his children he leaves to mourn his departure, five grandchildren, Edna, Margaret, Nancy and Raymond Collins, and little Jimmy Decker, who was born after his grandfather had been confined to the hospital; two sisters, Mrs. W.C. Butler of Thorp, and Mrs. Cora Trimble of Webb City, Missouri. The funeral service was held at the home in Butler with interment taking place in the East Thorp Cemetery.
BROWN, Christina nee Butler (6 Sept 1866 - 5 Feb 1913)
Mrs. Christina Brown, wife of James Brown, of the town of Mead, died at her home in that town, aged about forty-four years. She leaves her husband and one daughter (Georgiana), and her aged parents, Mr. and Mrs. George (Nancy) Butler. The funeral took place from the home and interment took place in the Thorp Village Cemetery.
BROWN, Benjamin family, Warner township
1893 Warner Plat Map sec 11, 12 no residences B. F. Brown
1893 Longwood Plat Map sec 7 B. F. Brown no residence
BROWN, Benjamin F. (c1843 – June 1919)
Benjamin F. Brown, 75 years old, resident of Minneapolis for 31 years, died at his home. Mr. Brown was a veteran of the Civil War, having served as first sergeant in the Fifth Wis. Volunteers. During residence in Minneapolis he was engaged in the lumber and real estate business. He is survived by his wife, two sisters, Mrs. A.S. Eaton, Superior, Wis., and Mrs. C.F. Stone of Lake Nebegammon, Wis., and two brothers, B.J. Brown of Thorp, Wis., and E.P Brown, Merrill, Wis. Deceased was an old resident and merchant of Greenwood having a store where Arends Bros. are now, which was then known as Brown and Chandler. His parents were Peris and Achah (Parks) Brown, the father being a hardware merchant. In l845 the family came west as far as Illinois, where Peris Brown bought a farm. Later, he entered into the mercantile business at Huntley Grove, that state, and was thus occupied thereafter until 1856, in which year he sold out and moved to Black River Falls, Wis. There he was engaged in business as a merchant for eight years, and at the end of that time removed to Augusta, Wis., being proprietor of a general store there until his death. Obit and history combined
BRUENGGER family, Warner township
>1870
>Wisconsin
Federal--Washington-Addison-page 33,
>7/5/1870
Bruengger, Henry,
age 30, male, Evangelical minister, born in Schweitzs.
Wife Amelia
is 23 and born in Dierst Lipi?
>1880
>Wisconsin
Federal--Clark-Warner,
ED0, Page
3,>
6/2/1880
Breungger, Henry,
white, male age 40,
married, minister, born in Switzerland, parents were born in Switzerland. Wife
Amelia is 32
and born in Lippe; daughter Amelia
is 5 and born in Wisconsin
1895 census, head of family: Henry B?gger index, Bmgger ? census 1 male, 1 female
>1900
>Wisconsin
Federal--Clark-Warner-ED
31, page 1B,
>June 4-6, 1900.
Brungger, Henry,
head, white, male, born
April 1939, age 61, married for 31 years, born in Switzerland, parents born in
Switzerland, immigration 1864, lived in US for 36 years, naturalized, farmer.
Amelia-born
Dec. 1846 in Germany, immigration 1847
1905 #27 Brungger, Henry Head W M 67 M Switzerland Switzerland Farmer 12 O F Amelie Wife W F 59 M Germany Germany House Keeper Wallace, Marian Adopted Dau W F 31 W Wisconsin Scotland Domestic Mona Ward W F 11 S Wisconsin Ill/Wis Lee Ward W M 8 S Wisconsin Ill/Wis
1893 sec 34 residence H. Bruengger
1906 sec 34 residence H. Bruengger
1905 Neillsville, Clark Co., WI Land Records: Instrument: 93264 Satisfaction of Mortgage
Grantee: Zell, Fred; Grantor: Henry Bruengger Volume: 33 Page: 318
BRUENGGER, Henry (4 April 1839 – 25 Dec 1909)
Christmas Day, and especially Christmas evening, was indeed a sad one at the little home west of Greenwood when Christ took the soul of the Rev. Henry Bruengger, whose sufferings since the eventful night of Oct. 17, 1909, when he was so severely burned about the head and face, the result of which eventually caused his death, must have been indescribable. Henry Bruengger was born in Volksoreil, Switzerland, on the fourth day of April, 1839, and at the age of twenty years ventured alone to this country, arriving at Franklin, Wis., in 1859, where he attended the German Reformed Theological Seminary in that city. His first charge was a country pastorate at Addison, Washington Co., Wis., which was given him on the first day of Oct. 1867, and the following year, or on Oct. 8, 1868, he was ordained in the First German Lutheran Church of Chicago. March 31st, 1869, he was married to Miss Amelia Buker and they came to Greenwood in 1878. No children were sent to bless this union, but a daughter, whose mother died in the Milwaukee hospital, and who was only six weeks old, was taken into their hearts and home. Marian Emily Devereaux received ever after, the love and protection of her foster parents. In April 1879, he moved with his wife to Neillsville, where he preached the gospel until 1882, when he was called to a pastorate at Monticello, Wis., remaining in that place for about five years. From there he responded to a call at Washburn, Ill., where he followed his calling until Jan. 1, 1891, again coming to Greenwood in 1892, where he lived until he responded to death’s call.
The late Mrs. Bruengger was a sister of Mr. Fred Buker, Sr., of the West Side. Mr. Bruengger leaves behind a grief-stricken foster child, Mrs. Marian Meier, and her three children, who looked after the welfare of their grandpa as they always called him, in the latter years of his life. Outside of the many friends he always made wherever he went he leaves no nearer relatives to mourn his loss in this country, but in Switzerland a sister received the sad tidings. He also leaves several nephews in Switzerland and a nephew who is doing missionary work in India to mourn his death. The funeral services were the most beautiful ever conducted in this city, and one of the most largely attended, thirty-three rigs driving from the home to the M.E. church, where a beautiful service and sermon was preached in German by Rev. O.J.F. Saewert and in English by Rev. W.T. Hendren, assisted by the Methodist pastor, Rev. W.E. Marsh. The remains were laid to rest in the Greenwood Cemetery.
BRUENGGER, Amalia nee Buker (8 Dec 1846 – 26 Aug 1905)
Mrs. Amalia Bruengger, wife of Henry Bruengger, living one mile west of the Greenwood died of cholera morbus. (Cholera morbus - Characterized by nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, elevated temperature, etc. Could be appendicitis. Cholera is spread by feces-contaminated water and food.)
The deceased was 60 years of age and had lived in Clark Co some 15 years altogether. She had been feeling badly for some time but had been able to be up and around the house attending to her duties until a few days ago when she was compelled to take to her bed. Mrs. Bruengger leaves a husband, a (adopted) daughter (Marian, ex wife of Dean Wallis) and three grandchildren--Mona, Henry, and Lee Wallis. Other near relatives of the deceased are her brother, Mr. Frederick Bueker two half-brothers, Mr. Henry and Mr. Conrad Humpke, and a half sister Mrs. Mary Arpke. The funeral was held at the Presbyterian church in Greenwood, Rev. Hendren preaching in English and Rev. Schmalz in German. Interment was made in the Greenwood cemetery. Amelia Bueker (Buker) was born Dec. 8, 1846 in Sangenholzhausen, duchy of Lippe-Detmold, Germany. She was the second of four children born to Herman and Amelia Buker (The widow Amelia Buker next married Conrad Humke).
Early in the year 1847 a band of pilgrims left their homes in the "Fatherland". On the 4th of May, 1847, the party consisting of 112 persons, young and old, embarked from Bremen on the the ship "Agnes von Bremen." After a voyage of several weeks the ship landed at Quebec, Canada. There the colony disembarked. Thence the colony made its way by boat down the St. Lawrence, and overland by rail to Buffalo, N. Y. From Buffalo they took a steamship over the lakes to Milwaukee, Wis. There the colony separated, the larger number settling in the primeval forest near what became later the town of Franklin, Sheboygan Co., Wis., a small portion of the colony going to Freeport, Ill. Amelia Bueker was married in Franklin, Wis., March 31, 1869, to Henry Bruengger. They had no children. They, however, have an adopted daughter (Marian Emily Devereaux), whom they adopted in July 1874. For eleven years Mr. and Mrs. Bruengger lived in Kohlsvill, Washington Co., Wis., where Mr. Bruengger served as pastor. Thence they came to the German colony in Clark Co., near Greenwood, Wis., where Mr. Bruengger served the church as pastor for two or three years. This colony is a branch of the original colony that settled near Franklin, Wis.
February 17, 1907: The wedding of Ernest Meier and Marion Wallace (ex-wife of Dean Wilton Wallis, adopted daughter of Henry and Amalia Brungger) occurred Wednesday evening, Feb. 27, 1907 at the home of Henry Bruengger, Rev. W. T. Hendren officiating.
WALLIS, Dean Wilton (14 July 1874 – 2 July 1947)
Funeral
services were held for Dean Wilton Wallis, 73, who died at the home of his
son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Plahn, at Clayton, July 2, 1947. The
pastor of West Side Reformed Church conducted the services at the Schiller
Funeral Home, Greenwood, burial took place in the family lot in the Greenwood
Cemetery. He was born July 14, 1874 in Bloomington, and was married
(second) to Mrs. Alice
(nee Langley) Sanford Sept.
18, 1908. He came to Greenwood, Clark Co when he was 13 years old and resided
here since until 1944, when due to failing health, he went to live at the Plahn
home in Clayton. He is survived by his wife of Greenwood and seven children:
Leo Wallis (son of Marian nee
Devereaux-Brungger Wallis Meier), Calif.; Mrs. Leona Plahn,
Clayton; Mrs. Irene Rydel, Mrs. Eleanore Mitchell, and Mrs.
Elsie Montez, all of St. Paul, Minn; Staff Sgt. Donald Wallis,
Tucson, Ariz. and Harry Wallis at home and also two step-daughters,
Mrs. Oro Hulett, Hixon, and Mrs. Mabel Farley, St. Paul. Other
survivors are one sister, Mrs. Grace Millard, Wolf Point, Mont. He was
preceded in death by a daughter, Lorraine, in infancy
(b. 1918, d. 1919), and Pfc. Norman
Wallis in World War II, also two children by a former marriage
(c 1893 to Marian nee Devereaux-Bruengger),
Henry D. Wallis in World War I and Mona.
WALLIS, Henry (8 AUG 1895 – 5 AUG 1918)
The remains of Henry D. Wallis, who made the supreme sacrifice for his country on the battlefields of Europe, arrived here from France Friday noon. Funeral services were conducted from the Opera House Monday, Aug. 8, 1921 at 2:30 p.m. under the auspices of the Henry D. Wallis Post, American Legion, in whose honor the post had been named. He was the first young man from this city to lose his life in the great conflict. Burial was made with due military honors in the Greenwood Cemetery. Henry Wallis was born in Greenwood Aug. 8, 1895 (son of Marian nee Devereaux-Brungger and Dean Wilton Wallis) and died Aug. 5, 1918. His boyhood and practically his whole life was spent here. He enlisted Aug. 5, 1917 with the National Guard troops of Wisconsin, as they were formed into a combat unit as the 32nd Division of the U.S. Army. He received the training at Camp Douglas and Camp McArthur, Waco, Texas. He sailed for France Feb. 18 on the “George Washington” and served with the division replacement troops in the Bordeaux area until the division again became a combat unit and moved into the tenth training area of the war Zone with Division headquarters at Prauthoy, France. Due to the scarcity of cooks, Henry was chosen as camp cook. He performed those duties with ability at the same time continuing his rifle training during leisure. In July the division entrained for the Compeign forest region and from there to Chateau. The following night consisted of night march to the lines that were marked by a lurid red in the sky and the detonation of artillery fire. Several days later Henry fell in the act of setting up his automatic rifle in an advance position near Sergy, France, Aug. 5, 1918. He leaves to mourn his loss his father, grandfather, two half-brothers, one sister (Mona), and four half-sisters. (Also his brother Leo, 1947 living in CA)
BRYDEN family, Warner township
1893 sec 35 residence Jas. Bryden (1880 = Julia Armstrong property)
BRYDEN, James (17 July 1841 - 31 Aug. 1925)
Word was just recently received here that James Bryden formerly of Greenwood passed away at his home in Centralia, Wash., Aug. 31. Mr. Bryden was for many years one of Clark County’s prominent citizens. He was engaged in logging in early days, had a fine farm at Greenwood and was held in high esteem by all who knew him. He was 85 years past when he died.
JAMES BRYDEN, a prominent farmer, stock raiser and lumberman of section
35, Warner Township, Clark Co, was born in Queens County, Nova Scotia, July 17,
1841, the son of Robert and Margaret (Freeman) Bryden, the former a native of
Manchester, England, and the latter of Liverpool, Nova Scotia. The father came
with his parents to the latter country when a boy, he was a farmer by
occupation. Of their nine children, six still survive: James, John,
David, William H., Letitia A. and Henrietta R. John
and William H. are engaged in our subject's logging camps, of which they are
superintendents. David is living in Phillips, Price Co, Wisconsin. Letitia
married William F. Mason, of Faulkton, North Dakota Henrietta married Martin
Schivers, of Caledonia, Nova Scotia. History of
Clark and Jackson Co, WI, 1891
“...The James Bryden farm, property in the Town of Warner, was located adjacent to the Village of Greenwood. Established in c.1880, the farm consisted of one hundred and sixty acres with all but forty acres cleared and tillable. The farmhouse was well built, with hardwood floors, the decorative hardwood interior finishing and Victorian exterior trim, a showplace for that time. Bryden was a native of Nova Scotia, who came to Clark Co as a young man, where he worked in lumbering. He then became involved in farming, having it stocked with many head of quality livestock....” Greenwood History
James Bryden came to Black River Falls in the fall of 1869, where he
worked two winters for D. J. Spaulding, after which he became his foreman for
six years, or until the latter failed. He then began logging for himself, in
which he has ever since continued. He removed to Greenwood in the fall of 1880,
and in April 1883, settled on his present place, which adjoins the town of
Greenwood, and the next year built a fine frame residence. He owns 800 acres in
this county, 125 of which is cleared, and the remainder is covered with hardwood
timber, pine, etc. He runs three camps, and during the winters of 1888-89 and
90, handled nearly 12,000,000 feet of logs each winter. Mr. Bryden was
married May 24, 1881, to Addie Armstrong, born in LaCrosse,
Wisconsin, the daughter of William J. Armstrong, of Ashland, Wisconsin. They
have one child, Wales, born December 5, 1882. Mr. Bryden was Chairman of
the Board of Warner Township one term, and is also a member of the A.O.U.W.
BRYDEN, James marriage 24 May 1881
Married, May 24, 1881, at the residence of the bride's parents, Greenwood, Clark Co, by Rev. C. C. Swartz, James Bryden to Miss Ada Armstrong, both of Greenwood.
BRYDEN, Addie nee Armstrong (24 Feb 1858 – 20 APR 1944)
Addie Armstrong, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Armstrong was born Feb. 24, 1858 and passed away at her home in Centralia, Wash on April 20, 1944. She was married to James Bryden and they moved west 40 years ago. While in Greenwood they resided in the home now occupied by Wm. Neuenfeldt. She is survived by one son Wales, of Washington, one brother A.S. Armstrong, Greenwood. Funeral services were held in Washington.
June 22, 1882: Jas. Bryden is the owner of a brand new rig-horse, harness and buggy. Jim is surely getting proud.
July 14, 1882: Last night some unknown party or parties borrowed a span of horses and democrat wagon from the barn of Jones Tompkins and forgot to register, in consequence of which papers were made out and placed in the hands of officers in Greenwood who went in search of the missing team. It was found by tracks that the team had passed through this place. About 10 o’clock today James Bryden discovered a horse feeding by the roadside half a mile this side of Hemlock Dam with a halter on it, which looked a little unusual, so he tracked it back from whence it came into the woods some dozen rods and found its mate and missing wagon, but the thieves, who could not stand the light of day, had taken the harness from the team, fed them with corn and decamped without leaving their address.
July 21, 1882: Miss Bryden, a sister, of Jas. Bryden, is now visiting at his home in this place. Jas. Bryden is about starting for the pine timber belted woods up north of us, where he will remain a couple of weeks looking over the timber.
November 30, 1882: Jim Bryden took a ride last Saturday and was obliged to bring his cutter home in a sack. His favorite “Billy” horse did not appreciate the condition of the roads through the woods and made things lively for a while.
December 3, 1885: Mr. J. Bryden moves into his new house. The young folks are whispering about a house-warming. “Don’t tell”.
August 24, 1893: Mrs. James Bryden of Greenwood and Mrs. A. S. Eaton and two daughters of West Superior, were the guests of Dan Kennedy’s people last week and the first of this.
August 1894: Last Sunday, James and John Bryden, of Greenwood, were called to Phillips, Wis. They went to help their brother David, bury his wife and two children. His family was drowned in a Phillips lake while they were trying to escape from the terrible fire there. The people of Greenwood have been helping fight area fires the last three days.
Frightful losses by forest fires have been the feature of the daily dispatches for the past week. The village of Phillips, county seat of Price County, has been wiped out of existence. About 3,000 residents there have been rendered homeless. Throughout the Northern Central part of the state, millions upon millions of dollars worth of property has been destroyed, many lives lost and untold suffering under-gone on account of the fires.
Portions of Wood and Clark counties have been over-run by fires. The fires have made the Neillsville air disagreeably smoky for a week. The fires have swept through parts of the towns of Sherwood Forest, Washburn, Levis, Hewett, Lynn and other locations. A large local fire occurred a mile or two north of this city, in Pine Valley. Most harrowing reports have reached us of settlers burned out of home, with barns, crops, fences and their belongings destroyed... Rivers are no barriers to the lashing, roaring tempest of heat. In some cases, even standing cornfields have been seen to blaze like tinder, so terribly dry... Throughout this region, pastures are parched and dry, the grass crackling under the feet when trodden upon. Fortunate is he who has low-lying spots in his pasture for the livestock. The pond in this city, used as a reservoir for the city water system, is lower than ever before in the city’s history. The O’Neill Creek, which feeds the pond, has dwindled to a stream that would not fill a ten-inch pipe.... Clark County Press
October 4, 1894: Mr. and Mrs. Bass of Curtiss are here on a visit, the guests of James Bryden’s family.
May 23, 1895: James Bryden of Greenwood, who has been in Tennessee and North Carolina looking over the country with a view of purchasing lands, arrived in this city Tuesday morning from his southern trip.
May 22, 1895: James Bryden is beautifying his residence with a coat of paint.
April 6, 1899: John Bryden, fine host of the Greewood House, was in Neillsville last Thursday.
November 23, 1899: John Bryden, of Greenwood, called on Friends here Thursday.
June 22, 1900: Mrs. James Bryden is spending the week in Hemlock visiting relatives and friends.
April 1902: Jack Bryden is on the warpath because his hotel in Greenwood has been quarantined. A young man, with a case of small-pox, had boarded in Bryden’s hotel from Saturday night until Monday morning. The patient has been engaged in taking orders for enlarged pictures around the Greenwood area. Dr. Julian Backer had the patient as his guest until Tuesday morning, when he moved the man to the pest house.
March 15, 1906: John Bryden, Al Aikins, Dr. J. C. Baker and P. E. Peterson went out for a fox hunt Saturday, going up Black River until they struck a track near the Einfeldt place. The animal was captured near Martin Johnson’s, Dr. Baker getting the lucky shot. Blood was drawn on another but it escaped for that trip.
May 21, 1906: Mrs. Bryden was over from Greenwood last week staying with Mrs. Blemenstine who is seriously ill.
BRYDEN, John a.k.a Jack (9 Sep 1843 – 11 Jun 1915)
John Bryden, pioneer settler of Clark Co and prominent citizen of Greenwood the past twenty-five years, died at the Mendota Hospital after several weeks of suffering and mental agony caused by a complication of troubles. Deceased was the proprietor of the Greenwood Hotel, which he had owned and operated for twenty years or more, and had become well known by the traveling public in his hospitable and homely hostelry. Mr. Bryden was born in Caledonia, Nova Scotia, Sept 9, 1843. His younger days were spent here in the woods and lumber camps. On July 26, 1888, he was married to Edith Atkins and that summer moved to this city, where he has made his home since. During the early lumbering days of Clark Co he was foreman for the Withee estate and James Bryden, running camps on the upper Black and Popple rivers during the winter and conducting driving crews in the summer. After retiring from the lumber woods he entered into the hardware business with A.M. White, under the firm name of White and Bryden. A year or so later he sold out and entered into the hotel business, which he conducted until death.
Deceased was a member of the three Neillsville Masonic Lodges and a large number of them were in this city Tuesday to pay their last respects to their departed friend. The funeral services were conducted by that organization. He leaves to mourn his departure a wife and daughter, three brothers and two sisters: James, Will and Dave Bryden of Centralia, Wash., Mrs. Lett Chivers of Newton, Wash., and Mrs. Walter Mason of Aberdeen, S.D. Not any of the above relatives were able to get here to the funeral for obvious reasons. Services were held at the M.E. Church and burial made in the Greenwood Cemetery.
“...The first boarding house was that of Schofields in Eaton Town. Mrs. Bailey also kept boarders. The first hotel was built in 1870 by W. H. Begley... Collett Durham built a hotel in the south end of town where the Pines service station now stands. He ran the hotel for awhile and then sold to John Shanks and it was later purchased by Jack (John) Bryden and his wife. They conducted the business for many years. On the death of Mr. Bryden it was sold to Joe Christie. In 1924 the building burned down....” The Hub of Clark County (1853 - 1934)
BRYDEN,
Etta marriage - 22 Feb 1887
Married in Neillsville Feb. 22, 1887 by Rev. W. T. Hendren, Mr. Walter E.
Mason, of Thorp, Wis., to Miss Etta Bryden, of Neillsville, Wis. Mr.
Mason is a young lawyer about to settle in the west and Miss Bryden is a teacher
of experience now engaged in the public schools of this city.
(Sister of James and John Bryden)
BUGH family, Warner township
1875 census: Bugh, C. J.; 1 male, 2 females
“...This tannery was located in the city limits just south of B. P. Ketchpaw's place. Bue and his family lived in a house just north of the tannery. They tanned hides and made them into mittens, packs, etc. Summers they made ice cream and sold it at the Honeywell store. As the forests became less they did not furnish enough bark to pay for keeping up the business, so about 1876 Bue and his wife with their daughter Iva left Greenwood and moved to Eau Claire....” The Hub of Clark County (1853 - 1934)
Directory: Carl Bugh, Glove Manufacturer and Tanner American Sketch Book by Bella French.
Note: There was a George Bue who married a Fanny Short but this family appears to be unrelated to the preceding “Bugh” or “Bue” family.
BUKER family, Warner township
1875 census: Buker, F. H.; 5 male, 2 female
1885 Special Vet’s Census: Fred Buker, Corporal, Co. C, 27 Reg’t, Wisc
1895 census, head of family: W F Bunker on index Buker on census 2 male, 1 female
1895 census, head of family: Fred Bunker on index Guker on census 3 male, 3 female
1880 sec 19 no residence F. Buker
1893 sec 19 residence Fred Buker
1906 sec 19 residence F. Buker
1880 sec 20 no residence F. Buker
1893 sec 20 no residence Fred Buker
1906 sec 20 no residence E. Buker (Edward)
1906 sec 5 school on property F. W. Buker (Fred Jr.)
1906 sec 6 no residence F. W. Buker (Fred Jr.)
1956 Clark Co. Directory: Buker, Erwin Willard
RT 1 Mead sec 36
Buker, George F Greenwood RT 2
Mead sec 1
Buker, Ted Loyal RT 1 Beaver
sec 33
Buker, Walter Greenwood RT 2
Mead sec 14
1905 #106 Benker, Fred Head W M 54 M Germany Germany Farmer 12 O M F Charlotte Wife W F 64 M Germany Germany House Keeper George son W M 28 S Wisconsin Germany Farm Laborer 10 Bertha Daughter W F 23 S Wisconsin Germany Louise Daughter in law W F 23 M Wisconsin Wisconsin Theodore Grandson W M 8/12 S Wisconsin Wisconsin
BUKER, Fred Harmon Conrad Sr. (13 Sept 1840 – 29 Oct 1924)
Fred Harmon (Hermann per UCC cemetery records) Conrad Buker, a farmer of Section 19, Warner Township, was born in Lippi Detmold, Germany Sept. 13, 1840, son of Harmon (Hermann per UCC cemetery records) and Caroline (Reineking) Buker. (The father Harmon died after 1846 and prior to 1855, and the mother Caroline a.k.a. Amelia next married Conrad Humke) When he was 7 years (c1847) old his parents came to the United States, with their children, one of whom, Catherine, died on the voyage and was buried at sea. They settled on 160 acres of wooded land in Harman (Herman township per other records) township, Sheboygan Co, Wis., sixteen other families settling there at the same time. A large log house was built by Mr. Reineking, and in that abode five families, including that of Harmon Buker, lived the first winter. At the age of 19 (1859) years he entered the Union Army and fought in the Civil War.
After the war he farmed on his father's place until 1873 (Oct 1872 by one account, by then would have been step-father Conrad Humke’s farm), in which year he came to Clark Co and at first lived on what is now the Wm. Reineking farm (Warner sec 20 = S. Reineking per 1880 plat map). He made the journey overland by wagon to Neillsville, hauling 2,700 pounds in freight. On Dec 23, 1865 he had married Charlotte Schaper, a native of Germany, and she and their two children, Fred (1867-1951) and Edwin (1869-1954), came by train. George (1878-1936), another son, was born in Clark Co. It was in this later township that Fred Buker located, taking a tract of land of 160 acres in Section 24. He has since built a fine, large house and barn, 44 by 120 feet, which later burned down (Sept 1904), with the loss of a bull and quantity of grain.
To make good the loss of the barn he has erected another, measuring 44 by 100 feet, and also a silo, since built by his son, George, and is conducting a good business as a general farmer. Fred Buker, Sr was one of the founders of Immanuel Reformed (UCC) Church on the West Side (note that name spelled “Bueker” on UCC records). He died October 29, 1924, having reached the ripe old age of 84 years, 1 month and 16 days. He is survived by two half brothers, Condrad Humke, Jr of Sturgeon Bay and Henry Humke (1855-1935) of the West Side, one sister, Mrs. Fred Arpke of Sheboygan Co. (One sister Amelia Buker Bruengger, born 1846, died in 1905) He also leaves three sons, Fred, Jr of the West Side, Edward of Greenwood and George on the homestead, two daughters, Mrs. Henry (Amelia) Decker of the West Side and Mrs. John (Bertha) Steigert of St. Paul, Minnesota. Funeral services were held from Immanuel Reformed Church. The body was laid to rest in the West Side (UCC) Cemetery. [Combined bios and obit]
BUKER, Charlotte nee Schaper (1 Jan 1841 – 5 Feb 1909)
Mrs. Fred Buker died of cancer at her home on the West Side, Town of Warner, Feb. 5, 1909, aged 68 years, 1 month and 5 days. Charlotte Schaper was born (parents were Karl and Christine nee Kieser Schaper) in Stemm, Lippe-Detmold, Germany, Jan 1, 1841. Her father died when she was a small child and in 1857 she came to America with the remaining members of her family and settled in the town of Herman, Sheboygan Co. On Dec. 23, 1865 she was married to Frederick Buker, Sr and in the year 1872 the Buker family came to Clark Co, where they have since made their home. Deceased was never sick except the last two and a half months of her life, which she suffered greatly. She was a devout member of the German Reformed Church and bore her cross and pain with patience. She is survived by her husband and five children, Ed Buker of this place, George and Bertha (Bertha Christine, bapt. 22 Oct 1882 at UCC) Buker at the old home, Fred Buker, Jr in the Braun Settlement and Mrs. H. W. (Amelia) Decker of the West Side. The funeral services were held in the German Reformed Church and the interment made in the German Cemetery (UCC) on the West Side.
Feb 1879: Fred Buker, of Greenwood, is up and going again. He has suffered with a bad ankle for some weeks, due to injuries he received in the war.
Oct 1880: Fred Buker, of the Town of Hixon, received back pension through Clerk of Court Parkhurst a few days ago. The pension amounted to $1,086, being allowed $6 per month.
Sept. 22, 1904: Fred Buker of the west side had the misfortune Saturday evening to have his big barn, one of the first basement barns in this part of the country, struck by lightning and burned to the ground, together with about 1000 bushels of oats and some other grain besides about 100 tons of hay. The only stock burned were two calves. A team of horses were in the barn when the fire started but the good work of the hired man, Jacob Strauss, saved these. Had the fire occurred a few moments later all the milch cows would have been inside also. Though it rained in torrents in many places that evening it hardly laid the dust in the Buker section and it was a hard fight to save the house and other buildings belonging to Mr. Buker. Only $800 insurance was carried at the time. Greenwood Gleaner
1905 #13 Bueker, Fred W. Head W M 38 M Wisconsin Germany Farmer 12 O F Lena Wife W F 30 M Wisconsin Germany House Keeper George Son W M 9 S Wisconsin Wisconsin Edna Daughter W F 6 S Wisconsin Wisconsin Omitted-----Bueker, Edwin Son W M 11 S Wisconsin Ill/Switzerland
BUKER, Fred W., Jr. (20 Nov 1867 – 24 April 1951)
Funeral services for Fred W. Buker, 83, Greenwood, were held at the West Side Evangelical and Reformed Church. Burial was made in the West Side cemetery (UCC). Mr. Buker died at the Marden Convalescent Home where he had been the past year and a half. Mr. Buker was born (son of Fred and Charlotte nee Schaper Buker) Nov. 20, 1867 (1866 per cemetery), in Sheboygan Co. His marriage to the former Helen Schwarze, Dec. 20, 1893, took place at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Schwarze, in the Town of Warner. They had lived on their farm in Braun Settlement since their marriage. It is now operated by his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence (Edna) Haigh. He is survived by two children, Mrs. Haigh and George Buker, Greenwood, and a brother and a sister: Edward Buker and Mrs. Amelia Decker, Greenwood. His wife, two infant daughters (no names, one born 7 March 1904, and died 8 March 1906 but think should be born 1906 as no name was given and the other was born/died 5 Nov 1904 per UCC cemetery), and one sister (Bertha) preceded him in death.
March 15, 1906: Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Buker of the Braun settlement mourn the loss of an infant child born to them Thursday of last week. The mother has been very sick, but we understand is now out of danger. Greenwood Gleaner
BUKER, Helen nee Schwarze (8 Dec 1874- 18 Aug 1940)
Mrs. Fred Buker passed away suddenly at the Luther Hospital, Eau Claire, She underwent a major operation four weeks ago and was getting along nicely, but suffered a sudden heart attack. Mrs. Buker was 65 years old. She was born in the Town of Warner, December 8, 1874. She was married to Fred Buker, Jr on Dec 8, 1883 (20 Dec 1893 per Fred Jr. obit and cemetery, 1883 would have made Helen age 9 when married) at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Herman & (Christine) Schwarze in the Town of Warner. The Buker's have lived for forty years on their present farm in Braun Settlement 8 1/2 miles northwest of Greenwood. She is survived by her husband, one son, George Buker and one daughter, Edna (Mrs. Clarence Haigh), both of Greenwood: her father Herman Schwarze, four brothers: Adolph, Albert, George and Otto, all of Greenwood, and two sisters, Mrs. Mathilda Brick of Greenwood, Mrs. Sidney Greene, of Sidney, Colorado. Funeral services were held from the West Side Reformed Church, and burial was in the West Side Cemetery (UCC).
BUKER, George Friedrich (3 Mar 1896 – 8 April 1968)
George Fred Buker, 72, Greenwood, died April 8, 1968 in St. Joseph's Hospital at Marshfield, where he had been admitted earlier in the day. Death was attributed to a heart attack. Services were conducted at the Zion United church of Christ. Burial was made in the Greenwood Cemetery. Mr. Buker was born (bapt 6 April 1896 at UCC, parents = Fred, Jr and Helena nee Schwarze Buker) March 3, 1896 (March 4 per birth index), in the Town of Warner, and later moved to the town of Mead, where he had farmed. He is survived by his wife the former Bertha Braun. A sister, Mrs. Edna Haigh, preceded him in death.
BUKER, George marriage 15 Sept 1922
Mr. George Buker and Miss Bertha Braun were quietly united in marriage at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chris Braun, in Greenwood, Clark Co Sept. 15th, 1922.
The young couple will make their home on the groom's farm in Braun Settlement.
BUKER, Bertha M. nee Braun (20 April 1898 – 9 Aug 1970)
Mrs. Bertha M. Buker, 72, Greenwood, died Aug. 9, 1970 at the Neillsville Memorial Hospital, where she had been a patient the past six weeks. Previously she was a resident of the Memorial Home at Neillsville since March 6 of this year, following a stroke. Funeral services were held at the Zion United Church of Christ, and burial was made in the Greenwood Cemetery. The former Bertha M. Braun (daughter of Christian and Elsie nee Wilke Braun) was born in the town of Warner April 20, 1898. Her marriage to George Buker took place at Greenwood Sept. 15, 1922. He preceded her in death April 8, 1968. The couple farmed in the town of Mead. After her husband's death she moved into Greenwood. She was preceded in death by a sister, Mrs. Emma Speich in 1953.
May 4, 1900: Ed. Buker has started his planing mill. Gleaner
Jan 1901: The deal has been closed, whereby Chas. Kippenhan has purchased Ed Buker’s planing mill in Greenwood. He will fit it up for making stave headings and shingles. In the spring, he will move the mill onto a piece of land north of the old stave mill.
Aug 23, 1901: All those owing me on mill accounts are requested to see me and make settlement on or before Sept. 1, 1901. Accounts not settled by that date will be placed in the proper hands for collection. –Ed Buker. Greenwood Gleaner
“...In 1888-89 Michaeljohn and Hatton built and operated a stave mill on the west bank of the river, about where the county gravel pit is now, and where the anchor rods for the smoke stack may still (1934) be seen in the ground. They used a tram road, which is built much as a railroad is, using logs instead of steel rails. The tram-cars had cast-iron wheels made with a flange on each side to make it follow the log rail--not having a tongue it could be drawn from either end. They were generally drawn by four horse teams, hauling about four cords to a load; these were then put into a steam vat for twenty-four hours, then a wheelbarrow full at a time was put into a swing trough, which worked by means of a cog-wheel and kept moving the bolts forward, where they were cut with a half inch knife into staves. Later this mill was sold to Jones Bros and Johnson, and operated under the name of the Greenwood Mercantile and Manufacturing Company.
Later it was sold to Henry Palms, then to Ed Buker, who ran it for twelve years, and sold it to Kippenhan....” The Hub of Clark County (1853 - 1934)
BUKER, Edward (14 May 1869 – 23 Feb 1954)
Edward Buker, 84, former Greenwood Mayor and alderman, died Feb. 23, 1954 at his home. He had been in poor health for several months. Funeral services were conducted at Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church and burial took place in the Greenwood Cemetery.
Mr. Buker was born (to Fred Sr and Charlotte Schaper Buker) May 14, 1869 in Sheboygan Co and came to Greenwood at the age of 4 years with his parents. He made his home here since and was engaged in logging and lumber business. Mr. Buker was mayor of Greenwood from 1914-1918 and again from 1928-1940, and was an alderman for a number of years. He was a member of the Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church.
Surviving is his wife (third wife, Ella nee Christie Hemp, married in 1922. Ed first married Anna Wehrman in 1894, then married Anita Garovi in 1914), a son, Arthur, Greenwood; a son, Orlando, a sister, Mrs. Henry (Amelia) Decker, Greenwood. A daughter (Lorraine Mathilde Buker born 22 Sept 1897, bapt 12 Oct 1897, died 12 Oct 1899, buried UCC cemetery), two brothers, Fred and George, and a sister, Mrs. John (Bertha) Steiger, preceded him in death. Edwin Buker belonged to the prestigious Greenwood Commercial Club and was present for the Banquet held in honor of the unveiling of the Peace Monument given to the city by Ernest Durig in 1937. He was also one of the area residents who had a bust made by the same artist.
Oct 1939: More than 500 residents and school children attended the dedication of the fine new Greenwood High School auditorium and classroom building. This is the third public school to be built in the city of Greenwood. A formal dedication is planned for the first home basketball game during the second week in November, with Withee High School’s team as opponent. Memories of many of the older persons present were shared, back 40 years or so. Mayor Ed Buker vividly pointed out the contrast between the modern auditorium and classroom addition compared to the old log houses in which many received their early formal education. The old log school houses were of rough interior and uncomfortable equipment.
BUKER, Anna nee Wehrman (23 Sept 1873 – 22 May 1912)
Anna Wehrman was born September 23, 1873, in Sheboygan Co, Wisc, the second child of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wehrman. The early part of her childhood was passed at that place, and when seven years of age she came with her parents to this city and settled on a farm a few miles west of town. On June 14, 1894 she was married to Edward Buker (as his first wife). Mrs. Buker passed away at her home May 22nd, at the age of 38 years, 7 months and 28 days. Deceased was taken sick about the middle of January and had not been well at any time since, although she was up and about the house on different occasions. Heart trouble was the cause of death. Three children were born to her - two sons and a daughter, two of whom survive her Arthur and Orlando, a husband, three sisters - Mrs. Val Voilk, Mrs. Wm. Volk and Mrs. Gustave Abel two brothers - Fred and Otto, and an aged father she leaves to mourn her loss. Funeral services were held at the M.E. church. (Buried Greenwood cemetery)
BUKER, Edward second marriage 17 March 1914
Mr. Ed Buker Greenwood and Miss Anita Garofi, late of Zurich, Switzerland, were married at Chicago, on March 17, 1914, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Arbs. This announcement came as a great surprise to friends of the groom here, as no one was aware of the approaching event. Mr. Buker has been associated with the affairs of the city for a number of years by serving on the city council in a capacity of alderman. He is also interested in the local telephone company and has devoted his career in lumbering and logging for himself and large lumber companies. The bride is not very well known here, but is of a good family in her country. She has been a student of French and German and speaks either fluently. Mr. and Mrs. Buker will reside in their home in this city and Mr. Buker expects to enter into some business enterprise soon.
BUKER, Anita Lena nee Garovi (1 March 1888 – 8 July 1920)
Anita Lena Garovi, was born in Sashseln, Switzerland, March 1, 1888, and died at the Marshfield hospital July 8, 1920, having reached the age of 32 years, 4 months and 8 days, the cause of her death being liver trouble. Deceased came to America in 1913 and was united in marriage at Chicago to Ed Buker (as his second wife) of Greenwood, Clark Co, Wis., March 19, 1914. She was taken sick a few weeks ago and later was taken to the hospital where the best obtainable medical attention was given her and for a while it was thought that she was recovering. She is survived by her husband, two step-children Arthur and Orlando Buker, (Anita and Ed Buker’s daughter Mary Lynn Buker born 1 Sept 1914, died 2 Oct 1914, buried Greenwood cemetery.) her mother, one sister and four brothers. The mother and two brothers reside in Switzerland, one brother in Portland, Oregon, and the other at Monroe, Wis. The sister lives in Germany. Funeral services were held at the M. E. Church, and the body laid to rest in the Greenwood cemetery. Those from away who attended the funeral were her brother Bert Garovi of Monroe, Wis., and Mrs. Krieller of Chicago.
BUKER, Edward third marriage 14 May 1922
A quiet wedding ceremony was performed May 14, 1922, at the Greenwood House. Mrs. Ella Hemp, who for many years was a resident of Neillsville, Clark Co, and of late years made her home with Mr. Joe Christie, proprietor of the Greenwood House, was the bride. Mr. Edward Buker, a lifetime resident of Greenwood, was the groom. They will make their home at the groom's residence in this city.
BUKER, Ella nee Christie (1 Sept 1873 – Dec 1956)
Services for Mrs. Ella (Hemp) Buker, 82, who died at the Neillsville Nursing home, was held at Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church and burial was made in the Neillsville cemetery. The former Ella Christie was born Sept. 1, 1873, at Greenwood and was educated in the Eaton Center area, where the family farm was located. She was married at Neillsville on Oct. 14, 1889 to Adolph Hemp. The couple moved to Neillsville, where Mr. Hemp operated the Trogner Mill. They also operated a farm on N. Grand Ave. until 1907. After the death of Mr. Hemp in 1919, she resided at Greenwood, where she married Edward Buker on March (should be May) 14, 1922. Together they operated a hotel there for several years. After the death of her second husband on Feb. 23, 1954 she resided at Greenwood until Aug. 1955, when she moved to Neillsville. She had been a patient at the Nursing Home since Dec. 19. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Charles (Elvira) Neff Sr., Neillsville one brother, Joe Christie, Chetek. Two sisters preceded her in death.
Neillsville Cemetery: Hemp-Buker, Ella 1873 1956 Adolph Hemp 14-Oct-1889 Christie
History of the Northside Repair Shop City of Greenwood, WI--It was located in Block 13, Lot 10 of the Miller Addition on Miller Street. Oct. 6, 1902--J. C. & A. E. Miller sold to Erastus Bowen
May 6, 1906--Erastus Bowen sold to Alice Young. May 7, 1907--Alice Youngs sold to Ed Buker. Ed Buker sold Maxwell and Nash automobiles from the shop and employeed Louis Arbs as mechanic. Dec. 19, 1929--Ed Buker sold to Louis Arbs
BUKER,
Arthur Clarence (5 Sept 1895 – 7 Dec 1959)
Masonic services were at the Hill Funeral Home and in Zion United Church of
Christ for “A.C.” Arthur Clarence Buker, 64, president of the Farmers and
Merchants State Bank of Greenwood, who died of a heart attack Dec. 7, 1959.
Burial was in the Greenwood Cemetery. (Parents
were Ed and Anna nee Wehrman Buker, Arthur Clarence bapt 15 Sept 1895 at
UCC.)
BUKER, Arthur C. marriage 22 April 1917
Mr. Arthur C. Buker and Miss Mae LeGault were quietly married at St. Paul, Minn., April 22, 1917. The groom is the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Buker of our city and holds the position of cashier of the F. M. Bank. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. LeGault of Longwood, Clark Co.
BUKER,
Mae nee LeGault (19 Mar 1897 – 6 Feb 1980)
Mae Buker, 82, of Greenwood died Feb. 6, 1980 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Funeral
services for Mrs. Buker were at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Greenwood. Interment
was in the Greenwood Cemetery. Mae Le Gault was born at Longwood on March 19,
1897 to Henry and Valarie (Hebert) LeGault. She received her education at
Longwood grade School and graduated from Greenwood High School in 1914. She was
married to Arthur Buker at St. Paul, Minn. on April 22, 1917. She lived
in Greenwood all her life. Her husband was president of the Greenwood Bank and
she was a director of the bank. Survivors include one son, Cy Buker,
one daughter, Mrs. Vernon (Elaine) Mech, Greenwood. Pallbearers were Lee
Buker, Robert Buker, Patrick Buker, Michael Mech, Glenn Fields and Mike
Dreiosen. April 1938:
Cy Buker,
of Greenwood, has been listed as one of the first string pitchers of the
University of Wisconsin baseball team. Cy pitched for Greenwood in the
Cloverbelt league last year and is being sought by Medford for its pitching
staff this summer. CCPress
Mech, Elaine B. nee BUKER (20 Feb 1923 – 11 July, 2003)
Elaine B. Mech, 80, Greenwood, died July 11, 2003, at Saint Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield. Funeral services were held at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Greenwood, with burial in the Greenwood City Cemetery. Elaine B. Buker was born on Feb. 20, 1923, in Greenwood, to Arthur and Mae (nee LeGault) Buker. She graduated from Greenwood High School in 1940, and attended UW-Madison for 3 1/2 years. She married Vernon Mech on May 22, 1943, in Madison. They lived in Greenwood, where she taught typing and shorthand in Clark Co Schools for 12 years. She was a past director of the Farmers and Merchants Bank, Greenwood. Survivors include her husband, Vernon, Greenwood; one daughter, Vicki (Richard E.) Mech-Hester, Indianapolis, Ind.; one son, Michael (Tina) Mech, St. Paul, Minn.; one brother, Cy (Harriet) Buker, Greenwood; a niece, Bonnie Buker, Withee. Preceding her in death were her parents.
BUKER, Orlando first marriage 3 Nov 1924
A very quiet wedding was that of Orlando Buker and Miss Helen Jackson and it wasn’t until several days after their marriage that the news of the wedding was spread. Mr. Buker and Miss Jackson were married at the parsonage of the West Side Reformed Church, Nov. 3rd, 1924. Orlando, or “Rug” as we all know him, needs no introduction to our readers as he has been a resident here in Greenwood, for years, and is the youngest son of Ed Buker. Miss Jackson (daughter of Mathew Jackson of Loyal) is a sister of Mrs. Henry (Verna) Moors. At present Mr. Buker is a member of the Favells Orchestra and is stationed at Wis. Rapids for the winter. Mrs. Buker has been teaching at the Decker school since September and for the time being she will continue at the head of this school. [Nothing further found on Helen Jackson Buker, the Mathew Jackson family or the Henry and Verna Moors family.]
BUKER, Orlando Chester (26 Oct 1900 – 17 July 1942)
Funeral services for Orlando Chester “Rug” Buker, 41, who died suddenly from a heart attack July 17, 1942, were held at the home of his brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. A.C. Buker. Interment was made in the Greenwood Cemetery. Orlando “Rug” Buker, son of Edwin and Anna nee Wehrman Buker, was born in Greenwood on Oct. 26, 1900 (bapt at UCC 27 Jan 1901), and attended the Greenwood Public School, graduating from the high school here in 1919. He then attended the Central State Teachers College, Steven Point, for one year. For the next 15 years he was engaged in musical work. Mr. Buker was married to Miss Mary Ann Rigillo at Rhinelander on Aug. 16, 1932. The family returned to Greenwood in 1937 and Mr. Buker opened a Coast to Coast Store here. He was president of the Clark Co Conservation League this year. Surviving besides his wife are three children, Edward Gregory, Donna Mae, and John Scott.
1938: Rug Buker, who has been employed at the H. R. Baird store for several years, resigned his position Saturday. Willard Stafford has taken over the position at the store. Rug is busily engaged remodeling and fixing up the Volk tailor shop building where he will open a new “Coast to Coast” store. He expects to be ready for business within a few weeks... “Rug” Buker, well known Greenwood resident will open his new “Coast to Coast” store in the Volk building Saturday, April 2nd. The Coast to Coast Store is a home owned and operated store but has the buying power of 225 stores so that the customer receives the best possible buys in radios, washing machines, auto parts, hardware and sporting goods. “Rug” is a home town boy who was born and raised in Greenwood and spent most of his life here. For the past 2½ years he has been employed at the H.R. Baird General Merchandise store in this city. Harry Anstrom and Laurell Clauson of Minneapolis have been here for the past week assisting Mr. Buker in remodeling his new store and it is now one of the most modern and up-to-date stores in this part of the state. There will be Free Gifts Saturday and everyone is invited to come in and look over this new up-to-date store and merchandise. GRAND OPENING OF COAST TO COAST STORE, SAT. APR 2, 1938
BUKER, Mary Ann nee Rogillio (8 Mar 1911 – 18 Mar 2005)
Mary Ann Buker, 94, Neillsville, died March 18, 2005, at the Memorial Nursing Home, Neillsville. Funeral services were held at the United Methodist Church, Neillsville. Burial was in the Greenwood City Cemetery. Mary Ann Rogillio was born on March 8, 1911, in Bessemer, Ala., to Henry and Margaret (nee P’Pool) Rogillio. She attended grade schools in Alabama and Mississippi and graduated from high school in Houston, Texas. She married Orlando “Rug” Buker on Aug. 16, 1932, in Rhinelander. They owned and operated a Coast- to- Coast Hardware Store in Greenwood from 1938-1942, “Rug” died in 1942, and she continued to run the business by herself until 1949.
She had various factory jobs until 1958, when she began working at Neillsville Memorial Hospital, where she worked until her retirement. She was a former member of the Evangelical and Reformed Church (now the UCC), Greenwood, and a member of the United Methodist Church, Neillsville. Survivors include one daughter, Donna Smith, Neillsville; a half brother, Henry (Paula) Rogillio, Metairie, La., and two half sisters, Frances (Jimmy) Hale, Nacogdoches, Texas, and Janice (Theo) Tillman, Monroe La. Preceding her in death were her husband, “Rug” Buker, a brother and sister-in-law, Greg and Gene Rogillio; her parents, Henry and Margaret Rogillio; her sons, Edward and John Buker; and a daughter, in infancy (unnamed, born and died 30 Jan 1937).
BUKER, Edward Gregory (19 June 1933 – 22 Feb 2004)
Edward "Pete" G. Buker, 70, Neillsville, died Feb. 22, 2004, at his sister's (Donna Smith) home. Funeral services were held at Cuddie Funeral Home in Greenwood. Burial was in the Greenwood City Cemetery. Full military rites will be conducted by the Greenwood American Legion Post #238. Edward Gregory Buker was born on June 19, 1933, in Rhinelander, to Orlando "Rug" and Mary Ann (nee Rogillio) Buker. He was raised and educated in Greenwood, graduating from Greenwood High School in 1952. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1953 until Nov. 1, 1956. He married Natalie Carroll in California in 1956. They later divorced. He returned to Wisconsin and worked in an auto parts distribution warehouse in Milwaukee for 14 years. He then returned to Neillsville where he worked for many years at Model Laundry and later at the American Legion Hall. He resided in Neillsville until the time of his death. Survivors include his mother, Mary Ann Buker, Neillsville; his children, Gregg (Cindy) Buker, Harrisonburg, Virginia, Michael (Doris) Buker, Royse City, Texas, and Douglas (Sylvia) Buker, Justin, Texas; one sister, Donna Smith, Neillsville; his fishing buddy and close friend Tom Henneman, Neillsville. Preceding him in death were his father, Orlando Buker, in 1941; his brother, John Buker, in 2001; his brother-in-law, Earl Smith, in 1998; and one sister, in infancy.
BUKER, John Scott (15 Feb 1942 – 12 May 2001)
John “Jack” Buker, 59, Marshfield, died May 12, 2001, at his home. Funeral services were held at the Greenwood Cemetery. The Greenwood American Legion Post 238 conducted military rites. John Buker was born on Feb. 15, 1942, in Greenwood, to Orlando and Mary Ann (nee Rogillio) Buker. He graduated from Greenwood High School. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps and was honorably discharged. He married Jean Nieman. They later divorced. After his military service, he worked in Physical therapy, first at the Marshfield Center, and was currently employed in that same capacity at the Purdy Retirement Center. He enjoyed model railroading and was associated with the Marshfield Model Train Club. He enjoyed music, especially jazz, and played the trumpet and was formerly a member of a band. Survivors include one daughter, Brenda Bump, Plano, Ill.; his mother, Mary Ann Buker, Neillsville; three grandchildren, Ashley, C. J., and Dakota; one sister, Donna M. Smith, Neillsville; and one brother, Peter Buker, Neillsville. He was preceded in death by his father, Orlando “Rug” Buker.
BUKER, George L. (20 Jan 1878 – 10 Nov 1936)
Funeral services for George L. Buker (George C. per cemtery), 58, who died as the result of a stroke Nov. 10, 1936 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield, were conducted at the West Side Reformed church. Brief rites at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. August Rheinhardt, preceded those at the church. Burial took place in the West Side cemetery (UCC). Mr. Buker was born (son of Fred and Charlotte nee Schaper Buker) on Jan. 20, 1878, in the town of Warner, and was married to Louise Poppe on Nov. 18, 1903. She survives him, as do the following children: Theodore, Owen; Walter, Irvin and Mrs August (Elsie) Rheinhardt, Greenwood and Irma (Irma Elmira, born 1911, bapt at UCC 22 Nov 1912, died 26 July 1977, buried at UCC), Owen. Two brothers, Edward Buker and Fred Buker, Greenwood and two sisters, Mrs. Henry (Amelia) Decker, Greenwood and Mrs. John (Bertha) Steiger, Lewistown, Id., also survive him.
BUKER, Louise nee Poppe (20 Aug 1881 – 4 April 1961)
Mrs. Louise Buker, 79, died April 4, 1961 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield. She had been admitted at the hospital after suffering a fractured hip at the Clark Co Hospital in Owen, where she had been residing for the past three years. Funeral services were held in the Immanuel United Church of Christ, and burial was made in the West Side Cemetery (UCC). The former Louise Poppe was born (daughter of Gustave and Auguste nee Kotzel Poppe) in Greenwood Aug. 20, 1881 (1882 per cemetery), and received her education there. She was married on Nov. 18, 1903, to George Buker, who died in 1936. The couple farmed in this area. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Edward (Irma) Kuester (Ed Kuester born 4 June 1915, died 11 Aug 1970, buried UCC), Christie, and Mrs. Albert (Elsie) Jacks, Empire, Ore. three sons, Theodore, Loyal; Walter, Greenwood and Erwin, Willard a brother, George Poppe, Longwood a sister, Mrs. Warren Poppe, Mabel, Minn.
BUKER, Theodore Karl (7 Sept 1904 – 12 Mar 1978)
Theodore C. Buker, 73, Loyal, Clark Co, died March 12, 1978 at the Victory Memorial Hospital in Stanley. Funeral services were at the Maurina Funeral Home in Owen, and burial was in the Riverside Cemetery at Withee. Mr. Buker was born (son of George L. and Louise nee Poppe Buker) Sept. 7, 1904 (bapt at UCC 4 Dec 1904) in the Town of Warner. He married the former Lula (1902 – 1987, buried Riverside cemetery) Flynn (daughter of James and Eliza nee McKinzie Flynn) Dec. 24, 1930 at Greenwood. He farmed in the Town of Beaver, where he also did carpenter work and blacksmith work. Survivors include his wife one son, James Buker of Cornell two brothers, Walter Buker, Greenwood; Ervin Buker of Willard one sister, Mrs. Elsie Jacks of Clackamas, Ore. He was preceded in death by one sister (Irma Kuester).
BUKER, Walter Edward (26 Sep 1906 - 6 Mar 1985)
Walter Buker, 78, formerly of Greenwood died March 6, 1985, at Memorial Hospital, Neillsville. Services were held at Rinka Funeral Home. Interment was in the Greenwood Cemetery. Walter Buker was born to George and Louise (nee Poppe) Buker on Sept. 26, 1906 (bapt at UCC 10 Feb 1907), in the Town of Warner. He and Dorothy Ella Kuester were married on Jan. 31, 1935. They farmed in the Mead area. For the past six years he resided with his daughter. Surviving him are one daughter, Mrs. Ronald (Lois) Stasek of Owen one sister, Mrs. Elsie Jacks of Portland, Ore. Preceding him in death are his wife in 1944 his parents one daughter, Eleanor two brothers, Ted and Ervin and one sister, Irma.
BUKER, Dorothy Ella nee Kuester (19 May 1914 – 11 Jan 1944)
Mrs. Walter Buker, nee Dorothy Kuester, daughter of Mrs. Mayme Kuester and the late Henry Kuester, was born in the Town of Warner and spent her childhood and attended school there. In 1934 (should be 31 Jan 1935) she was united in marriage to Walter Buker in Neillsville. To this union two daughters were born, Eleanor 9, and Lois May 5. Mrs. Buker passed away suddenly Jan. 11, 1944 (cemetery also has a Mrs. Walter Buker, no birth date, died 1 Jan 1943) following a heart attack, having reached the age of 29 years, 7 months and 22 days. She is survived by her husband and two daughters, her mother, two sisters, Mrs. Joe (Leona) Boe of Greenwood, and Miss Lila of Neillsville; two brothers, Edward of Christie and John in the Southwest Pacific Islands; her grandfather, Gottlieb Kuester of the town of Warner. Her father preceded her in death in 1927 and a sister Evelyn on Jan. 7, 1922. Funeral services were held from the Methodist Church. She was laid to rest in the Greenwood Cemetery.
BUKER, Eleanor Bernice (6 Aug 1934 – 14 Aug 1959)
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Hill Funeral Home for Miss Eleanor Bernice Buker, 25, Florida, who died Aug. 14, 1959 in St. Joseph's Hospital at Marshfield from skull and brain injuries suffered in an auto accident. Burial was made in the Greenwood Cemetery. Miss Buker was born Aug. 6, 1934 in the Town of Warner, Clark Co, the daughter of Walter Buker and the late Mrs. Walter Buker, the former Dorothy Kuester, who died in 1944. Miss Buker lived in the Town of Warner with her father and was employed in Marshfield and Rockford, Ill., before she went to Florida 1 years ago, where she had been employed. She came to Greenwood about two weeks ago for a vacation. Surviving is her father, Walter Buker, who was released from the hospital Friday, and one sister, Mrs. Dewayne (Lois) Vollrath, Stratford.
Jacks, Elsa Alma nee BUKER (6 July 1909 – 16 Jan 1993)
Graveside services were held at Milwaukee, Oregon for Elsie A. Jacks, 83, the former Elsie Buker, a native of the Greenwood, Clark Co area. She died Jan. 16, 1993, in Gladstone, Oregon Care Center of complications from Alzheimer's disease. She was born July 6, 1909 (bapt at UCC 24 April 1910), in Greenwood, to George and Louise (nee Poppe) Buker. She was first married to August Reinhardt and later married Albert Jacks. He died in 1975. She had lived in the Portland, Oregon area since 1950. Survivors include two daughters, Gerry Lueck, Neillsville and Audrey Poitra, LaPaloma, Cal. one son, Gene, Milwaukie, Oregon.
BUKER,
Ervin Edward (14 Dec 1917 – 25 Feb 1983)
Funeral services were held for Ervin E. Buker, 65, Willard, Clark Co. Mr. Buker
died Feb. 25, 1983, at Memorial Hospital, Neillsville. Burial was in Stacy
Estate Cemetery. Ervin Buker was born to George and Louise (nee
Poppe) Buker on Dec. 14, 1917 (bapt at UCC 24 Feb
1918), in the Town of Warner. He was married to Tillie Stacy
(ex-wife of Clarence Monegar, Sr.) on May 15, 1949, at Decorah,
Iowa. He worked for the REA program until 1953. He was then self-employed in the
pulp business. Surviving him are his wife one son, Kenneth of Wis. Rapids
and one brother, Walter of Owen, one sister, Mrs. Elsie Jacks of Portland, Ore.
He was predeceased by one sister (Irma Kuester)
and one brother (Theodore).
(Step-son John William Monegar, son of Tillie
Stacy Monegar Buker, died 1978)
Stacy Estate Cemetery: 1994 Plat Map “Tillie Stacy ETAL” (old maps = “Indian Land”) Mead township sec 35 & 36 (cemetery not noted on maps). Also in that small private cemetery: Mary Lyon 1840 – 1922, and baby (no dates for baby); Marion Thomas Sullivan, b. 1968, no death date; Tracy Monegar 2 Nov 1959 – 15 Dec 1994.
MONEGAR, John William (5 July 1944 – 1 Feb 1978)
John Monegar, 33, a former Greenwood, resident, now residing in Chippewa Falls, was found dead in his hotel room Sat evening, Feb. 4, 1978. Death was believed to have occurred sometime on Wed, Feb. 1, 1978. A graveside service was conducted at Stacy Estates Cemetery. A memorial service followed at the Buker residence. Rev. James Selmser of Winnebago United Church of Christ officiated. John Monegar was born (to Tillie Stacy and Clarence Monegar, Sr. Note that cemetery has Tillie POPPE as mother of John William Monegar, I think this is in error.) on July 5, 1944 at Black River Falls and attended Greenwood grade and high school. He went to vocational school to become a welder and then worked for a number of years for a Marshfield firm as a welder. He was presently employed as a maintenance man for Northern Colony of Chippewa Falls. Surviving him are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. (Tillie Stacy Monegar and step-father) Ervin Buker, Greenwood two half-brothers, Clarence Monegar, Jr (son of Emma Stacy and Clarence Monegar, Sr.) of Crystal, Minn. and Kenneth Buker (son of Tillie Stacy Monegar and Ervin Buker) of Marshfield and three half-sisters (children of Emma Stacy or 3rd wife Melba and Clarence Monegar, Sr.), Mrs. Mona (David) Garthune of Minneapolis, Mrs. Marsha Fox of Minnetonka, Minn., and Mrs. Martha Sullivan of Duluth, Minn. Preceding him in death was his father, Clarence Monegar, Sr.
Clarence Moneger, Sr was a member of the Winnebago tribe, regionally renown artist who died in 1968. Married in 1932 to first wife Emma Stacy who died in 1942. His second wife was her sister Tillie Stacy, they divorced. His third wife was Melba, maiden name unknown. Emma and Tillie Stacy were daughters of Rev. John Stacy. Tillie Stacy Monegar (10 Mar 1912 – 30 Sept 2000) next married on 15 May 1949 to Ervin E. Buker (14 Dec 1917 – 25 Feb 1983).
June 18, 2003: There is sufficient evidence to believe that a Willard man, Ervin K. Buker, Sr., probably did recklessly shoot a .30-.30 rifle at a neighbor last April, according to a judge's ruling this week. Clark Co Circuit Court Judge Jon Counsell came to that conclusion following a half-hour preliminary hearing during which two witnesses testified. He then ordered the case against the 53- year-old Buker bound over for trial. Buker is charged with first degree reckless endangerment, a felony having a potential maximum penalty of 12 years in prison and a $25,000 fine, for allegedly shooting at Joseph Brummeyer in an April 10th altercation. The incident was brought on, Buker claims, after Brumrneyer made an obscene gesture at him. Buker also faces three misdemeanor charges that include possessing a firearm while intoxicated, pointing a firearm at another and disorderly conduct, charges that could bring additional penalties of 21 months in prison and another $21,000 in fines. Free on a $1,000 cash bond, Buker was in court during the hearing. Sitting next to his court- appointed attorney, Linda Smith, of Neillsville, he listened first to the testimony of his son, Ken Buker. Responding to questions directed to him by Clark Co District Attorney Darwin Zwieg, Ken Buker recalled that he had been told by his father that Brummeyer had "flipped him off' with his middle finger earlier that day. Asked by Zwieg for more detail about his father's reaction to the gesture, Buker would only say, "He was mad. That's all I know." Brummeyer was called to the witness stand and, in questioning by Zwieg, recalled that Buker came to his residence unexpectedly and began cursing him for the obscene gesture. Buker was "hollering" as he demanded an apology, Brummeyer stated. "He leveled the rifle at me," Brummeyer said, demonstrating on the stand how Buker placed the butt of the rifle against his shoulder and took aim from a distance of 20 feet. "Get over here!" Buker yelled out as he fired the gun, Brummeyer recalled.
Brummeyer said he heard the gun go off, but he was not struck. From his manner and tone of voice, Buker appeared to have been drinking, said Brummeyer. Following the testimony, Counsell said that from the testimony it appeared that there were sufficient grounds to sustain the first-degree reckless endangerment charge, and ordered the case bound over for trial. An arraignment, in which Buker is to formally enter a plea of guilty or not guilty to the charges, has been scheduled for June 27. A trial date may be set at that time, as well. Clark Co., Press, Neillsville, WI
BUKER, unmatched buried in Greenwood cemetery: Emma 1877 – 1974; John 1872 – 1954; Ione R. 1924 – 1970; Donald W. 1915 – 1993.
BUSHMAN family, Warner township
1893 sec 35 two residence W. H. B.
1906 sec 35 two residences H. Bushman (1915 = F. Wessling and Carl Grashorn properties)
April 1907: “The new cheese factory being built on the Bushman farm (Warner sec 35) a half mile north of town is for the Greenwood Cheese and Butter Co., and incorporated co-operative company organized on March 9, with A. Speich, president, Frank Markee, Vice President, and John Bushman, secretary and treasurer. It consists of seven members. About 3,000 pounds of milk can be counted on at the start, Bushman says, and a start will be made April 1, if the machinery arrives in time. Machinery with a capacity of 6,000 pounds will be installed.”
BUTCHER family, Warner township
1906 sec 21 no residence S. H. Butcher
1905 #122 Bulcher, Stephen Head W M 50 M Pennsylvania Engl/France Carpenter 5 O M F Mary Wife W F 42 M Minnesota Canada House Keeper Lucien Son W M 15 S Minnesota Penn/Minn Farm Laborer 8 Bessie daughter W F 13 S Minnesota Penn/Minn Maggie Daughter W F 10 S Minnesota Penn/Minn Mary Daughter W F 7 S Minnesota Penn/Minn Ada Daughter W F 4 S Minnesota Penn/Minn Helen Daughter W F 2 S Minnesota Penn/Minn
December 27, 1906: S. H. Butcher is home from Montana where he has been doing carpenter work this past summer and fall. He seems to like it out there and plans on going back in the spring.
BUTCHER, Stephen Henry (17 Mar 1855 – 19 Mar 1915)
Stephen Henry Butcher was born in Newcastle, Pa., March 17, 1855 and soon moved with his parents (Stephen and Margaret nee LaBlue Butcher) to Pittsburgh, Pa., where he lived until fourteen years of age when he went west. In 1882 at Wabasha, Minn., he was married to Miss Mary Degneau, where they made their home for fourteen years. In 1896 the family came to Greenwood and located east of this city, later moving to the present home on the West Side. Deceased followed the occupations of carpenter and farming. Deceased met a very untimely and sudden death on Mar. 19, 1915, when at the Kreissig and Schwarze Saw Mill after a load of lumber. He was taken very suddenly with apoplexy and died instantly before any of those who witnessed the scene could reach him.
Mr. Butcher had apparently been in the best of health and was about his work as usual without the first thought of what his fate would be. He was a man that had never been ill in his life, always strong, pleasant and agreeable. There were seven children born in this family, the oldest dying in infancy (Lula Mae died 1897). Of those who remain to mourn his departure are a wife, one son, Lucien, and five daughters, Mrs. Bessie Meland and Mrs. Margaret Lein of Burke, Wis., and Mary, Ada and Helen, who are still at home. He also leaves four sisters, three in Mo., and one in Col. Funeral services were conducted by the I.O.O.F. from the M.W.A. hall in this city, interment was made in the Greenwood Cemetery.
BUTCHER, Mary nee Degneau (1862 – 18 June 1940)
Funeral services were conducted at the Methodist Church, Greenwood for Mrs. Mary L. Butcher, 76, who died June 18, 1940 at Minneapolis. Interment was made in the Butcher family lot in the Greenwood Cemetery. The Royal Neighbors of America Camp of Greenwood, of which she was a member for 30 years, contributed a spray of white peonies and purple iris, the lodge colors. Relatives and friends from out of town were Mr. and Mrs. A.M. Drake and son, David, Minneapolis; Mrs. Orwin Lien and son, Donald, Madison; George Hintz and daughter, Mona, Menomonie; Jimmie Butcher, Willard; Mrs. Arnold Beyer and Mrs. Ethel Van Horn, Alma Center; Mrs. Alice Quilling, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hintz, Mrs. Anna Hintz, Mrs. George Hintz, Mrs. Charles Harshmand and Mrs. August Lang, all of Menomonie.
BUTCHER, Emma nee Reese (18 Sept 1891 – 20 Jan 1981)
Emma Reese Butcher died Jan. 20, 1981, at the age of 89, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Jean Kaveckas in Chicago, where she had made her home. She was born Sept. 18, 1891, at Ridgeway, Wis. She graduated from Dodgeville high School and attended Platteville Teacher's College. She taught school in Wisconsin and South Dakota, later working as a stenographer in Eau Claire until her marriage to Lucian S. Butcher in Willard, Clark Co on Nov. 8, 1919, where they operated a saw mill and later a garage. They had two children, Iris Jane and James Stephan. In 1949, they moved to Arizona, where her husband died at Bull Hood City in 1953. She was a member of the Greenwood American Legion Auxiliary. Survivors are her daughter, Jane, and son, James, brother David H. Reese of Greenwood and two sisters, Mrs. Henrietta R. Cross of Dodgeville and Miss Lulu M. Reese of Greenwood. One brother and three sisters are deceased. The remains were cremated and interment will be in the Reese family lot in the Greenwood Cemetery.
BUTCHER, James S. (30 Mar 1924 – 14 Feb 1990)
Word had been received of the death of James S. Butcher, 65, on Feb. 14, 1990, in Spokane, Wash. The body was cremated and the ashes interred in Whitehall, Mont. He was born to Lucian and Emma (Reese) Butcher, March 30, 1924, in Willard. He graduated from Greenwood High School in 1941. He served four years in the Navy. He married Bessie Ritchie of Whitehall, Mont. in 1962. He was a certified Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor for several years. He is survived by seven step-children and one son, Luke one sister, Jane Kaveckas, Chicago, Ill. two aunts, Lulu Reese, Greenwood and Helen Drake, Mesa, Ariz. Preceding him in death were his parents and wife.
BUTLER family, Warner township
1895> Warner Township census, head of family: Wm Butler 3 male, 1 female
1930 Butler Township, Clark Co Census: Butler, Wm. C. Head M W 66 M Wis Penn Pen Farmer Dairy Farm Minnie Wife F W 60 M Wisc Canada Penn
Butler William W. Co. F, 49th WI Inf.; PVT; 21Feb1865-8Nov1865; VGR #329
> NEILLSVILLE CITY PINE VALLEY Sec. C, Lot 1 Edward Gault of Neillsville (next of kin)
“...Soon after the Granton Village was platted, c.1880, several of the business buildings in Mapleworks were moved to sites in Granton. D. Parker built the first new store which was occupied by P. J. Kemmeter. W. H. Butler and H. A. Knorr built the general store in 1897, Schuelke and Schultz operated the store for four or five years, with Snaer managing the store the following years until 1910. H. C. Witte then operated the store as “Witte’s Cash Store” from 1910 to 1932....”
Many Butler families, difficult to tell which “Wlm Butler” lived in Warner township in 1895.
CAMP, H.H.
1893 sec 11. 14, 24 no residences H. H. C. (H. H. Camp)
No further information on H. H. Camp
CARLTON family, Warner township
1895 census, head of family: Chas Carlton 3 male, 2 female
“...That was the approximate period of telephone development in neighboring communities. A man named Hanson ran a line from Curtiss to Withee, and at Colby, Charles Carlton and S. E. Danes gave the business a start. Abbotsford also got its first small exchange. Owen, relatively new, was progressing, and J. L. Clarke gave it telephone service, also extending a line to Withee....” No further information on “Charles Carlton”.
CARPENTER family, Warner township
1880 sec 34 residence C. W. Carpenter
1863 pur land from Clark Co., sec 34?
1871 pur land from C. C. Merrick, sec 35?
1873 pur land from C. C. Washburn, B. F. French, and George Haner sec 26 and sec 27?
(The latter, Haner being the 2nd husband of Lydia Green Short, paternal great-grandmother of Sharon Short)
The land in sec 26, 27, 34 & 35 was sold to Chandler Brown by 1876 who then sold it to the Miller brothers who sold it to Peter Hansen and Herbert Sweet in 1901. It was foreclosed by Miller in 1904 then sold to Abraham Speich in 1905, whose family owned it for many years.
Charles W. Carpenter,
farmer, (Warner)
Sec. 34, P.O. Greenwood, was born in Carrol Co., Ind., April 26, 1830. He was
raised on a farm, and remained at home till 1850, when he went to Jefferson Co.,
Iowa, where he farmed a taught school till 1857, when he came to
Greenwood, where he preempted 120 acres. He and his wife, Sarah, walked
from Weston's Rapids to his wife's sister, Mrs. Eaton's, at the mill.
Sarah carried a child in each of her arms. He left, in 1859, and went to
Weston's Rapids and taught school then to Neillsville to teach, and in 1860 was
elected Register of Deeds, which position he resigned during his third term.
Having learned the printer's trade of Mr. Thompkins, he published the Clark
County Advocate from 1863-65 he then sold out and went to Iowa, returning and
settling on (Warner Township)
Sec. 27, in this town, which farm he sold and moved to Barron County, and
published the Chromotype, in 1873 or 74. In 1850, he married Miss
Sarah E. Pinkston, of Indiana. They have four living, children and
have lost George N., Alma L., deceased. Olive F., now Mrs. F. Pfeifer, Cora C.
and Alberta, deceased, Mary E., Merta J., Ida May, Allie M. V., John P. and an
infant, deceased. Mr. Carpenter is a member of the Masonic lodge.
1881 HISTORY OF NORTHERN WI [The 1881 history was
probably written in 1880. Of the eleven children listed there were five still
living in 1880: George N. died 1929; Olive F. died 1919; Mary E. died 1937; Ida
May died after 1903; Allie M.V. died 1897. The six who were dead by 1880: Alma
L. died 1864; Cora C. died 1864; Alberta died 1864; Meta J. died 1873; John P
and the unnamed “infant” died prior 1880, no record of exactly when the last two
died or where they are buried. If the many moves are dated correctly all but the
first two were born in Clark Co., WI. The mother would have been in in her mid
to late fourties when the last two were born.]
“...Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Carpenter, parents of George Carpenter, known to old associates as Ly Kurkis (I could find nothing on “Ly Kurkis”), came from Iowa in 1857 to visit Mrs. Carpenter's sister, Mrs. Elijah Eaton, who resided in Eaton town, located then on the west bank of Black River near the Rapids, where Van Dusen and Waterman had erected a mill, which was sold to Elijah Eaton and Samuel Lambert in 1854. Mr. and Mrs. Carpenter walked the entire distance from Weston's Rapids, about fourteen miles, Mrs. Carpenter carrying a child in her arms; George, then four years old, walking most of the way, Mr. Carpenter carrying a pack on his back with their personal belongings. Being favorably impressed with the surroundings they remained. The following year, 1858, their third child Olive Francis (Mrs. Frank Pfeiffer) was born, being the first white child born in Greenwood. In 1859 Mr. Carpenter preempted 120 acres of land, built the second house, a log cabin, which he sold to S. C. Honeywell, and who later sold it to Steve Andrews. It is used now by Ed Schwarze as a storage place for farm, machinery....” The Hub of Clark Co 1853-1934, chapter 11
“...Charles W. Carpenter arrived June 10, 1857....” Greenwood of Yesteryear 1963
“...In the Spring of 1863, Tompkins laid down the paste-brush and scissors to take his subscribers by the hand for a farewell shake, and left the county. The Advocate, though owned by A. J. Manley, being still continued by C. W. Carpenter who remained in charge until 1865....”1881 History
July 1873: C.W. Carpenter reports he has met with good success in canvassing for his forthcoming paper, the Greenwood Gazette, which will make its appearance next week.
Dec 22 1881: C. W. Carpenter made his appearance on our streets to-day for the first time in many weeks, having been on the sick list for a long time.
Mar 30 1882: Mr. Chas. Carpenter is very sick with consumption.
CARPENTER, Charles Wesley (26 April 1830 – 31 Aug. 1882)
Charles Wesley Carpenter died near Greenwood Aug 31, 1882. Mr. Carpenter was born near Delfi, Indiana, April 26, 1830. At the age of 9 years his parents moved to Illinois, where they remained one year and then returned to Indiana, near the city of Carhart. Mr. Carpenter lived here with is parents until the spring of 1850, when he was married. In the spring of 1857 he came for the first time to Clark Co, lived about two years at Greenwood. In the fall of 1859, taught school at Weston Rapids. The next spring he was employed to teach the school at Neillsville. The following fall he was elected Register of Deeds, which he held for three terms. During this time he had charge of the Clark Co Advocate, the first paper published in the county, and was also postmaster. Mr. Carpenter’s health began to fail in the fall of 1865, when he again returned to Iowa. Having partially recovered the next spring he returned to Clark Co and settled on what is now known as the Miller Farm, one mile north of Greenwood, where he remained until the spring of 1873, when he again embarked in the newspaper business in Barron Co, Wisc, failing in this enterprise he went to Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where he lived one year and then returned to this place where he resided until his death. His last illness (consumption) was long and painful. The funeral service took place from the M. E. Church. He was a member of the Masonic order and by his request was buried according to the rights of that order. (Buried in Greenwood cemetery)
CARPENTER, Sarah nee Pinkston (4 Oct 1830 – 8 Nov 1903)
After two weeks of illness resulting from general degeneration death claimed another victim when Mrs. Sarah E. Carpenter of this city died at the home of her son George. For several years her health has been such that she was only able to be up and around, doing the light housework necessary for herself and son. The demise of Mrs. Carpenter removes one of Clark County's pioneers. Born in Vego County, Indiana, Oct. 4, 1830, and married twenty years later to C. W. Carpenter. The surviving children are George N., who has lived with his mother to the last, Mrs. Frank (Olive) Pfeifer, also of Greenwood, Mrs. Free (Mary) Hodges of Salem, Oregon and Mrs. Ida O'Neill of La Crosse. The funeral occurred from Grace M. E. church, of which she was a long time member. Interment took place in the Greenwood cemetery. [Ida M. Carpenter and Henry Michael O’Neill were married on 3 Sept 1891, nothing further found on this couple.]
CARPENTER,
Mertia J. (1867 – 26 Mar 1873)
Died in Greenwood March 26, 1873, Mertia J., daughter of C. W. and Sarah
E. Carpenter, aged 6 years, 2 months and 26 days. Funeral services were held in
this village. The parents formerly resided here, and have three children
buried in our village cemetery. Little Mertia is now laid beside them. [Alberta
b. 3-3-1863, d. 2-3-1864; Alma b. 11-12-1855, d. 2-13-1864; Cora C.
b. 12-13-1860, d. 2-7-1864. A fifth child, Allie M.V. b. 2-14-1874, d.
3-26-1897 all buried Greenwood cemetery.]
CARPENTER, George N. (c1853 – 25 Jan 1929)
Word has been received here that George Carpenter passed away at the Oregon State Hospital Newberg, Oregon, January 25, 1929. Mr. Carpenter was one of the oldest and first men to have lived in Greenwood. He went to Oregon a few years ago to make his home. (With his sister Mary Carpenter Hodges)
[Marriages: George Carpenter to unnamed bride 4 Jan 1889; George Carpenter to Mary M. Dailey 5 April 1887. No further info on these marriages or if this is the correct George Carpenter.] Married, in this village (Colby, Clark Co., Wis.), April 5th, 1887, by George F. Dailey, J. P., Mr. George Carpenter of Merrill, Wis., and Miss Mary M. Dailey of Colby, Clark Co., Wis. Immediately after the ceremony the happy couple took the train for Merrill where they will in the future reside.
CARPENTER, Mary E. marriage - 1 Oct 1882
Married, at the residence of the bride's mother, in the town of Warner, Clark Co, Oct. 1, 1882, Mr. Freeman Hodgers and Mary Carpenter, both of the town of Warner.
Hodges, Mary E. nee CARPENTER (19 Dec 1864 – June 1937)
Mrs. Will Syth received word last week of the death of Mrs. Mary E. (Carpenter) Hodges. The following was clipped from an Oregon paper: “Mrs. Hodges was born at Neillsville Dec. 19, 1864 and passed away of a heart attack in a local hospital at the age of 72 years. Although she had been in failing health for several years she had been active until about two weeks ago; when she became ill with the attack that caused her death. Mrs. Hodges was married to Fremont Hodges, who died here in 1924, were married in Greenwood, Wis., Oct 1, 1882. They came to Newberg about 35 years ago. Both Mr. and Mrs. Hodges had resided here until their deaths. Mrs. Hodges is survived by three sons, Elmer Hodges and George Hodges of Newberg, and Robert Hodges of Oakland, Cal.; one daughter, Mrs. Charles Wilhelmson of Newberg and one sister, Mrs. Ida O’Niell of Minneapolis. Funeral services were held at the Hollingsworth Chapel. Burial was in the Friends’ Cemetery.”
Pfeifer, Olive nee CARPENTER (31 July 1858 – 2 Nov 1919)
Mrs. Frank
Pfeifer died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. A.M. Arntsen in Duluth, Minn., on
Nov. 2 at the age of 64 years, 3 months and 2 days. Olive Frances Carpenter was
born in Greenwood, Clark Co, Wis., July 31, 1858, was married to F.J. Pfeifer
at Humbird, Wis., Oct. 29, 1877. To this union was born five children, Mrs. Geo.
Alton of Washburn,, Wis., Mrs. John Kamps of Timber Lake, S.D., Mrs. A.M.
Arntsen of Duluth, Minn., Charles Earl and Mrs. W. Leff of Ellendale, N.D. She
is survived by her husband and four daughters, Charles Earl
(5-7-1885 – 8-5-1886) having died in
infancy. She was the first white child born in Greenwood in a house, which has
been known as the Wm. Oelig home, and resided in Greenwood for many years. She
was an active old lady and was enjoying the best of health at the time of her
death, which was due to heart failure. Funeral services were held at the home of
Mrs. A.M. Arntsen in Duluth, Minn. Mr. Pfeifer, Mr.
and Mrs. Arntsen, Mrs. Alton and daughter accompanied the remains to Greenwood,
where the remains were laid to rest in the Greenwood Cemetery. Frank
Pfeifer, dealer in groceries, provisions and meat, Greenwood, born in
Bohemia, Dec. 31, 1849, and landed in Baltimore, Md., in 1865, arrived in
Wisconsin in 1867, where he worked for James Lock came to Greenwood in 1868 he
then went to work in the wood until 1877, when he opened this store, being one
of the firm of Pfeifer Huntzicker. In 1877, he married Miss Francis O.
Carpenter. They have two children, Sadie Armeda and Ludmilla. Mr. Pfeifer
belongs to the I. O. O. F. and the Temple of Honor.
1881 HISTORY OF NORTHERN WI
CHADWICK & CHRISTIE
1880 sec 6 & 31 no residence CC (Chadwick & Christie) (1893 sec 6 = NHWithee, sec 31 =Stewart, Schwarz)
CHADWICK, Thomas (15 June 1832-29 June 1911)
Thos. Chadwick of the town of Eaton died at his home June 29 1911. Deceased was born in New Hampshire June 15 1832 and moved with his parents to Warrensburg, N.Y. when he was a boy, where he grew to manhood. He was married to Roxena Vernom in 1859. He engaged in the lumbering business in New York State in early life and came to Wisconsin for the first time in 1857, and again in 1861, when he invested in timber lands. In 1872 he moved to Neillsville with his family and in the spring of 1873 moved to the farm where he has since lived. He died at the age of 79, from general decline and age. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife and one son. One sister is till living in the state of New York. The funeral services took place at the M. E. Church of Christie, and the burial was in the Christie Cemetery. 1880 Census--Weston, Clark, WI: Thomas Chadwick @47, b. NH, Farmer, Parents b. NH Wife: Roxy A. @43, b. NY, Parents b. NY Son: Marcus @14, b. NY Other: Christian Hogenson @37, b. Norway, Laborer, Parents b. Norway Other: Ezra Willcox @13, b. NY, Laborer, Parents b. NY (1880 Longwood plat map sec 1 & 12 as “Chadwick”, and sec 31 & 32 as “Chadwick & Christie” no residence on properties)
CHRISTIE, James (1840 – 3 Oct. 1883)
At his residence in the town of Eaton, Oct. 3rd, James Christie, aged 44 years. Deceased was a man of well known though the county and was one of the first farmers. He leaves a wife and one child. Deceased was a brother of Robert and Patrick Christie, both of whom are well known as an enterprising farmer, and the former also as a lumberman. Deceased leaves considerable property both in his county and in Dakota, from which place he returned about a year ago, leaving his family there to look after his property, while he settled up his affairs in this county. But soon after his arrival here, he became afflicted with dropsy and Brights disease and has gradually sunken away, dying without pain. His family arrived from Dakota a short time since.
CHAMBERLIN family, Warner township
1905 #75 Chamberlin, Anna Head W F 53 Widow Wisconsin England Farmer 8 O M F Arthur Son W M 22 S S. Dakota wis/Mich Teacher 9 Merritt Son W M 14 S S. Dakota wis/Mich Farm Laborer Mary Daughter W F 14 S S. Dakota wis/Mich
Note: Greenwood cemetery has a note by Johanna nee Diercks Schwarz (1870 – 1935) that she was the mother of Anna Chamberlain. Note that this Anna Chamberlin was age 53 in 1905 giving her a birth year of c1852. Johanna nee Diercks and Joseph Schwarz were the parents of Anna who married Roy Rossman, not of the Anna whose maiden name is unknown who married Chamberlin.
CHAMBERLIN, Bertha marriage 26 Jan 1902
A wedding was celebrated Jan. 26, 1902 at the home of Mrs. Anna Chamberlin of Greenwood, the contracting parties being her daughter Bertha May, to Elmer C. Morrill of Madison, S. D. The attendants were Miss Minna Braun and Arthur Chamberlin, brother of the bride. The young couple will leave for Madison, S.D., where they will visit relatives until the middle of March, when they leave for Alberta, N.W. Territory, Canada, where they will make their future home.
Greenwood Highschool: HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1904:... Arthur Chamberlain....
March 6, 1906: Arthur Chamberlin staid at Daugherty’s Thursday night. The young people of Hemlock spent the evening with him there. Greenwood Gleaner HEMLOCK
Dec 27, 1906: Arthur Chamberlin
and Robert Zetsche arrived home Saturday from the normal school at Oshkosh to
spend the holidays. Greenwood Gleaner
CHAMBERLIN, Mary marriage 15 Mar 1915
At the home of Rev. W.T. Hendren occurred the marriage of Mr. L.C. Furney and Miss Mary Chamberlin. Mr. Furney was formerly a resident of the West Side (Town of Warner).
Miss Chamberlin has been a resident here since a small girl. She is a graduate of our high school and has taught in the rural districts successfully for several years. Mr. and Mrs. Furney left for their home in Deep River, Iowa, where the groom has made his home since leaving Greenwood a few years ago.
Note: Greenwood cemetery has Mary Chamberlain and Louis Furney as the parents of Sylvia Mary Furney, born 21 Oct 1918, died 1 June 1919. Also Ferney, infant daughter with no name but same birth and death dates and parents. Reference is to courthouse records. There are no other references to Furney or Ferney on this site as of Sept 2007.
The 1915 Plat Map for Hixon township has Mrs. Chamberlain as having lot no. 2 and Merrit Chamberlain as having lot no. 3, both in sec 36, each lot being 20 acres. They are on the transcribed list titled “Warner township” but there are no such lots in sec 36 on the 1915 Warner township map, only on the Hixon township map. Merrit would have been about age 24 and Mrs. Chamberlain about age 63 in 1915.
CHICAGO ST PAUL RR CO
1880 sec 19 no residence C.St.P. RRCo (Chicago St. Paul R.R. Co.)
“...The first line of railway in Clark Co was built through a portion of the town of Mentor in the year 1869 by the West Wisconsin Railway Co. This name was afterward changed to the Chicago, St. Paul and Minneapolis Railway Co., and still later to the name of the Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis and Omaha Railway Co. which name it still bears... In the early seventies -- 72 and 73, the Wisconsin Central, built their line through the eastern part of Clark Co, through the towns of Sherman, Unity, Colby, and Mayville to the north line of the county and beyond. Afterward they built a line of railway from Abbotsford west to Chippewa Falls under the name of the Wisconsin & Minnesota R. R., and still later a line from a point on the main line near Marshfield to Loyal and Greenwood. More recently they constructed a line of road running from Owen, via Ladysmith, to Duluth, Minn. This line was opened for business in 1908... Years ago in the 80’s, George Hiles organized what was known as the Milwaukee, Dexterville & Northern R. R., extending from Dexterville via Newton and Lindsay to Lynn. The entire length of that line was 22.42 miles, of which 5.43 miles is in Clark Co. This road was sold to the Chicago, Mil. & St. P. Ry. Co. on June 1st, 1890. Since acquiring it the Milwaukee company has extended the line through the towns of Lynn and York to Romadke, a distance of 5. 21 miles... In 1880, the Black River Railroad Company, entered into a contract with the Chicago, St. Paul, Minn. & Omaha Company, by the terms of which the Black River Co. was to grad and tie the line and furnish the right-of-way, and the Omaha Co. was to furnish the rails, iron the road and perpetually operate it. In other words the Black River Co. gave their road to the Omaha Co. for the purpose of obtaining railway facilities for Neillsville. The agreement was carried out in good faith by both, parties, and on the 4th day of July, 1881, the road was formally opened for business, from Merrillan to a point on the west side of Black River, about one mile from Neillsville... There are over 1509 miles of railway in daily operation for the convenience of passengers and freight, in Clark county, and one or more lines of railway passes through every town in the county, except the towns of Longwood, Reseburg, Worden, Mead, Levis, Washburn and Sherwood....” History of Clark Co.
CHRISTIANSON family, Warner township
1875 census: Christinson, Ole; 1 male, 2 female
1895 census, head of family: Ole Christianson 3 male, 6 female
1893 sec 28 no residence O. Christianson (1880 = C.C. Warner property)
1906 sec 28 no residence Ole Christenson
1906 sec 28 no residence John A. Christenson
1906 sec 28 no residence L. Christenson
1906 sec 28 residence A. Christenson (Albert)
CHRISTIANSON, Ole C. (18 July 1839 – Jan 1921)
Ole C. Christianson, of section 28, Warner Township, was born three miles from
Trondjem, Norway, July 18, 1839, the son of Christen Everson, who died when Ole
was but ten weeks old. Of the parents nine children, five are still living:
Martha, Ever, Claus, Christene and Ole. Ole Christianson came to the United
States in 1860, locating near Black River Falls, Wisc, where he worked in the
sawmill of Andrew Shepherd, and the following winter was employed across the
river by Andrew Gilbert. In 1866 he engaged in the same occupation until 1870.
In that year he came to this county, Warner Township, and settled
on his present farm of forty acres, twenty-five of which is cleared. Mr.
Christenson was married in Jackson Co Sept 23, 1863, to Miss Warren
(should be Maren) Knudson, who
was born in Kragero Township, Norway, the daughter of Knud Knudson. They have
had eleven children, nine of whom still survive
(in 1891), namely: Tholine M., Carl C.,
Marie O., Johan A., Albert T., Emma L., Louis E., Oline J. and Oscar A.
Tholine M. married Louis Readymaker (Rademacher),
of Loyal Township, this county, and has three children: Irvin, Clarence and
Hazel. Marie is a dressmaker in Minneapolis. Mr. Christenson has been a member
of the School Board three terms. Religiously he is a member of the Lutheran
Church, and politically a Republican. 1891
HISTORY OF CLARK JACKSON CO., WI
Two other children, Mrs. P. J. Moreney, in Erie, Nevada and Mrs. C. M. Miller in Everette, WA are mentioned in the Dan Cook letter of 1921. Their married names are not included in the 1891 history biography, but one could be Marie D. Christianson, dressmaker in Minn per 1891 bio. Also, per 1891 bio, two unnamed children died prior to that date. Probably born and died prior to moving to Clark Co.
Children of Ole (1839 – 1921) and Maren nee Knudson (c1840-?) Christianson:
Tholine “Lena” Christianson (17 June 1864 – 30 Dec 1890) m. 29 Jan 1885 to Louie Rademacher (1 Jan 1859 – 29 June 1929) children: Ervin Ola Rademacher (22 Mar 1886 – 17 April 1913, age 27, sudden death, heart failure? Not married); Clarence Rademacher (5 Jan 1888 – 11 June 1911, age 23 pneumonia and heart failure, not married); Hazel Cornelia Rademacher (14 Jan 1890 – 8 Sept 1916, age 26 heart failure, not married) Greenwood Cemetery records and obits Family lived, died in Loyal Township (Note: Tholine listed as still living in the 1891 bio so bio must have been written prior ot Dec 1890.)
Carl C. “Charles” Christianson (c1865 - ?) lived Alaska 1921 (Dan Cook letter)
Marie D. Christianson (c1866-?) dressmaker in Minn 1891 (bio)
Johan Andres Christianson (12 Dec 1870 – 22 June 1918) m. 3 Oct 1900 to Louisa Decker (1876 – 23 May 1970) Widow Louisa Decker Christianson next married Charles Kraatz, 1956 lived Fon du Lac, WI Greenwood Cemetery records (1905 Warner census puts birth year as c1872) Louisa Decker daughter of Fred and Mary Meier Decker.
Albert T. Christianson (c1871 - ?) m. Maud Scovel (dau of John Scovel) son Vernon Christianson drowned May 1910 at farm in Warner township (obit). Lived in Marysville, WA in 1921 (Dan Cook letter) (1926 obit of Mary Olson Scovel, mother of Maud Scovel Christianson)
Emma Louise Christianson (29 May 1872 – 29 Dec 1874) Greenwood Cemetery records
(Note: Emma L. is listed as living per the 1891 bio that was evidently written prior to Dec 1890.)
Louis E. Christianson (c1875 - ?) Forsyth, Montana 1921 (Dan Cook letter)
Oline J. Christianson (c1880 - ?) m. C. B. (Charles?) Limprecht? (see Limprecht bio) Lived Marysville, WA 1921 (Dan Cook letter)
Oscar A. Christianson (c1885 - ?) 1906 lived Florence, OR (see Limprecht bio); 1921 lived Alaska (Dan Cook letter) (On 1905 census as “servant” to brother John Christianson)
1905 #30 Christianson, John Head W M 33 M Wisconsin Norway Farmer 10 Rental Louisa Wife W F 28 M Wisconsin Germany House Keeper Oscar Servant W M 20 S Wisconsin Norway Farmer 10 Decker, Amelia Sister-in-Law W F 24 S Wisconsin Germany Domestic
1905 census notes: Louisa Decker Christianson and Amelia Decker were daughters of Fred and Mary Meier Decker. Oscar Christianson was brother of John Christianson, both were sons of Ole and Maren Knudson Christianson.
May 12, 1906: Mrs. John Redwine (nee Abbie Scovel) and daughter Loey and two youngest children visited her sister, Mrs. Albert Christenson (nee Maude Scovel) who lives west of Hemlock. Mr. and Mrs. John Scovil (nee Mary Ann Olson) visited their daughter, Mrs. Albert Christianson Monday. Gleaner
CHRISTIANSON, Vernon (6 Sep 1907 – 6 May 1910)
Last Friday evening the home of Albert Christianson, west of Greenwood, was suddenly overcast with gloom and grief over the drowning of their little son, Vernon Christianson.
At about six o’clock in the evening the little fellow was playing in the yard with his little five-year-old sister, and approached the stock water tank, situated between the house and the barn, lost his balance and fell into the tank, which contained about eighteen inches of water. The little girl, who was in another part of the yard and had her back turned for a moment, suddenly missed her brother and went to the water trough or tank where she had seen him, and to her horror saw him lying under the water in the bottom of the tank. She ran screaming to her mother, who ran calling for help to the barn for Mr. Christianson, who was milking the cows, and who made all possible haste to rescue the little one from the awful predicament, but it was too late. Vernon Christianson was two years, seven months and twenty days old and was the grandson of John Scovel, who died Monday (2 May 1910) and was buried Saturday. Funeral services were held from the Presbyterian Church. Interment was in the Greenwood Cemetery.
January 21, 1921: “I am taking the liberty of sending you a few lines in regard to the passing of Mr. Ole Chrestenson of Marysville, formerly of Greenwood, Clark Co. Ole Christenson was born in Trandhjem, Norway, July 18, 1839 and died in Marysville, Wash. at the age of 81 years, 5 months and 30 days. In 1866 he engaged in farming in the Village of Taylor, Jackson Co and thence moved to Eau Claire Co, where he engaged in the same occupation until 1870, when he moved to Clark Co, where he was engaged in logging and farming for 35 years. In 1905 he moved to this state (Washington), where he took up the trade he learned as a boy, that of a shoemaker. He followed this trade in Marysville for a period of twelve years. Mr. Christenson was married in Jackson Co, Wis. Sept. 23, 1863 to Maren Knudson, who survives him. He is also survived by three daughters and four sons. One daughter, Mrs. Louis Rodemacher (Rademacher) and one son, John, preceded him in death and are buried in the Greenwood Cemetery. Those who attended the funeral were his sons, Charles of Alaska; Albert of Marysville Louis of Forsyth, Mont and Oscar of Alaska; his daughters, Mrs. P. J. Moreney of Erie, Nev. Mrs. C.M. Miller of Everett and Mrs. C.B. Limpright (Limprecht) of Marysville. The friends attending the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Dan Cook of Greenwood, Wis., Mrs. John Mathison of Hermiston, Ore., Marner Cook of Jamestown, N.D., Mrs. Bert Reese and Mrs. Julia Plymeth of Everett, Wash. and Mrs. Mary Nixon of Seattle, Wash., formerly of Greenwood. Funeral services were conducted from the Baptist Church at Everett, Jan. 21. (1921) Interment was made in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery.” Respectfully, (Dan) D. Cook; 2415 Wetmore Ave.; Everett, Wash.
CHRISTOPHERSON family, Warner township
1880
>Clark-Warner-ED 0,
page 1, 6/1/1880
Christopherson, Peter,
>white, male, age
22, head, farmer, born in Norway.
>Wife
Carry
>age 37, born in
Norway. 2 children born in Wisconsin.
1895 census, head of family: Peter Christopherson 5 male, 4 female
>1900
>Clark-Warner-ED
31, page 4B, June 14-15,1900
Christopherson, Peter,
>head, male, white,
born Jul 1846, age 53, married for 25 years, farmer.
>He and
>his wife
Cary
>had 8 children
with 7 living, born in Norway, immigration 1872, petition for citizenship.
1905 #102 Christofferson, Peter Head W M 59 Widower Norway Norway Farmer 10 O F F Carl Son W M 28 S Wisconsin Norway Farm Laborer 8 John Son W M 26 S Wisconsin Norway Farm Laborer 6 Ole Son W M 25 S Wisconsin Norway Farm Laborer 6 Andrew Son W M 23 S Wisconsin Norway Farm Laborer 6 Mattie Daughter W F 22 S Wisconsin Norway Clara Daughter W F 19 S Wisconsin Norway Regina Daughter W F 17 S Wisconsin Norway
>1910
>Clark-Warner- ED
33, page 2B, 4/20/1910
Christopherson, Peter,
>head, male, white,
age 63, widower, born in Norway, parents born in
>Norway,
>immigration
1872, farmer. 4 children listed all born in Wisconsin from 1879 to 1886.
1893 sec 25 residence D. Christoferson (P. Christopherson)
1906 sec 25 residence and school P. Christopherson
CHRISTOPHERSON, Peter (22 June 1846 – 13 July 1924)
Peter Christopherson was born June 22, 1846 in Trondhjem, Norway. In the spring of 1872 he came to this country and with the exception of a short time, he lived on his farm 3 ½ miles northeast of Greenwood. Twelve years ago he sold the farm and moved to Greenwood, where he resided one year and then moved to Riverside, Mont. Deceased had been ailing for some time and was taken to a hospital at Williston, N.D., where he died July 13, 1924. His wife died twenty years ago. Mr. Christopherson was the father of eight children. Seven of the children survive, one died in infancy (Matti #1 born and died 10 Feb 1876, buried Greenwood cemetery). The surviving ones are Carl, John, Ole, Andrew, Mattie (#2), Clara and Gena, all residing out west. He is also survived by one sister and brother, the latter two still living in the old country. Funeral services were held from the local United Lutheran Church Interment was made in the Greenwood Cemetery.
CHRISTOPHERSON, Karen nee Johnson (26 June 1842 – 11 Feb 1904)
Mrs. Peter Christopherson, who has been sick for the past four months with an
affection of the spine, died at her home northeast of town the 11th. Her maiden
name was Carrie Johnson (cemetery has parents
listed as Johannes and Andria Siminsin Vodden Olson), being born in
Norway June 26, 1842. She came with her parents to this country in 1872, they
settling on a farm northeast of town. On April 24, 1875, she was married
to Peter Christopherson. Seven children were born to them, four
boys, Carl, who is staying at home, John and Andrew, who
have been working at Rib Lake, and Ole, who has been working in the woods
at Park Falls, and three girls, Mattie, Clara and Regina,
who are all at home. Besides her husband and children, Mrs. Christopherson
leaves two brothers, Sam and Ole Johnson. All of the children were present at
the funeral, which took place at the house. The remains were laid to rest in the
local (Greenwood) cemetery.
April 12, 1906: TOWN ELECTION RESULTS-- Warner: Supervisor – Herman Schawarze, chairman - Aug. Steiger, clerk - Peter Christopherson... Greenwood Gleaner
CHRISTOPHERSON, Matti (17 June 1883 – 12 July 1926)
Miss Mattie Christopherson, oldest daughter of Peter and Karen Christopherson, was born in the town of Warner, three miles northeast of Greenwood, on June 17th, 1883 and passed away on July 12, 1926 at her home at Riverside, Montana after an illness of over a year. Most of her life was spent in her old home near Greenwood, coming west in the spring of 1913. Her mother passed away Feb. 11, 1904, and her father July 13, 1924.
She leaves four brothers and two sisters to mourn her departure, Carl Christopherson of Wildrose, N.D., John, Ole, Andrew, Clara and Mrs. Regina Wanderaas of Riverside, Mont. Funeral services were held at the home. The body was laid to rest in Sacred Heights Cemetery.
CHRISTOPHERSON, Carl marriage 4 March 1909
Married, at the Methodist Parsonage at Williston, on March 4 Mr. Carl Christopherson to Miss Bertha Lydia Vollom. The groom is an enterprising young farmer from the Angie country, coming formerly from Greenwood, Clark Co., Wis. The bride comes from Stordahl, where she proved up a claim last spring, coming there from Black River Falls, Wis. They will be at home to their friends after March 10, at Stordahl, N.D. (N.D. - Ray Recorder)
August 23, 1942: “...A joint 70th anniversary program for Trondhjem Lutheran Church... and United Lutheran Church, Greenwood...was held Aug. 23, 1942 in Greenwood... The Greenwood Norwegian Evangelical Lutheran Church was organized Aug. 21, 1872, the Rev. A.O. Alfsen, who came from Trempealeau County, directing the organization. Charter Members were Elias Peterson, Ole Christiansen, Peter Christopherson, Victor Hendrickson, Simon Johnson, and Ole J. Johnson. The Trondhjem Scandinavian Evangelical Lutheran Church of Clark County was organized Oct. 13, 1902, with Peder Christopherson, Simon B. Johnson, James Hembre, Hans Ystad, August Gustafson, Ole Bragstad, Iver Hembre, Mortin Johnson and Christian Christopherson as charter members...”
CLARK family, Warner township
1880 sec 24 no residence J. D. Clark (also on 1890 Longwood township, sec 2 & 3)
1880 sec 28 no residence J. S. Clark
The only “Clark” on the CC 1860 census is Theopolis age 76 and son Albert W. age 30.
Pre 1907 marriages list many “Clark”, including four John Clark marrying between 1881-1884.
Greenwood cemetery has Wlm and Louisa Clark as parents of unnamed baby born and died on 31 Oct 1897. (The only “Clark” in that cemetery.)
CLUTE family, Warner township
1906 sec 1 residence C. H. Clute
1906 sec 32 no residence T. L. Clute
Sept 27, 1900: For calling C. H. Clute names prohibited by statue. J. E. Voor his paid a fine of ten dollars and trimmings.
Sept 29, 1900: The John S. Owens Lumber Co. lands for sale by C. H. Clute. Lots in the Crocker addition for sale by C. H. Clute. Gleaner
March 15, 1906: Foster Lumber Co., lands for sale by C. H. Clute. Greenwood Gleaner
CLUTE, Curtis H. (17 Sept 1859 – 30 Jan 1938)
Curtis H. Clute, son of Dow and Mary Clute, was born September 17, 1859 at Mauston, Wisc. For a while after beginning business life he was engaged in the fire insurance business in South Dakota. Then, returning to Wis, he became connected with the machinery business, afterwards entering into real estate ventures. On Feb. 14, 1895, he located in Greenwood, Clark Co, engaging in the farm machinery business. Here he soon launched out into the real estate business, in which he has since continued, at the present time holding a large amount of Clark Co land. In the fall of 1912 Mr. Clute, with others, organized the Farmers and Merchants Bank of Greenwood, with 112 stockholders, principally farmers. Mr. Clute was married Nov. 7, 1888, to Della Babcock, who was born in Mauston, Wis., daughter of Charles and Sarah Ann (Fluno) Babcock. Three children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Clute: Leon, now engaged in the automobile business in Greenwood, who married Tensenia Haglund, and has one child, Geraldine Richard, who is attending the School of Pharmacy at Marquette, and Gertrude May, a graduate of the University of Valparaiso, Ind., who formerly taught school in Clark Co, but now resides in Chicago. Mr. Clute passed away at his home on Sunday, January 30, 1938, of asthma and low blood pressure. He is survived by his wife, one son Leon of Haver, Mont., a daughter, Mrs. W. J. B. (Gertrude) Datz of Chicago two brothers, Harvey of Sanford, Fla., a sister, Mrs. Mary J. Walker, Janesville. Funeral services were held from the Methodist church, interment was in the Greenwood cemetery. Bio and Obit combined
CLUTE, Helen A. “Delia” nee Babcock (c1864 – 22 Oct 1947)
Mrs. Curtis H. Clute, about 80, a former resident of Greenwood, died Oct. 22, 1947 at Swedish Hospital, Minneapolis, where she was a patient for seven weeks. Funeral services were held at Grace Methodist Church, Greenwood. Mrs. Clute, the former Delia Babcock, was married to Curtis Clute at Mauston Nov. 7, 1888, and lived at Janesville and La Crosse before coming to Greenwood in 1895. Her husband, who died in Feb. 1938, had engaged in real estate and in the insurance business. Shortly after his death, Mrs. Clute went to Minneapolis to make her home with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. William J. B. Datz. Surviving is her daughter, Mrs. Gertrude Datz. Two sons preceded her in death, Richard in 1926 (Greenwood cemetery: Dr. Richard Henry Clute 19 Nov 1895 – 10 Feb 1926, married Geneva Hodges 24 June 1924) and Leon in 1946.
COBURN
1880 sec 1, 26, 27, 33, 34, 35, 36 no residences A & P Coburn
1893 sec 1, 2, 27, 34, 36 no residences Coburn
October 12, 1900: The Coburn lands have been listed with the agency of C. H. Clute. Gleaner
COLEMAN
1893 sec 28, 30, 31, 32 no residences C.L.C. (C. L. Colman or Coleman)
1906 sec 30, 31 no residence C. L. Coleman
“...Among the La Crosse loggers were: C. L. Coleman, G. C. Hixon, C. C. Washburn, Alex McMillan, D. D. McMillan, Ruel Weston, S. L. Nevins, Abner Gile, N. B. Holway, Levi Withee, John Paul, N. H. Withee, W. C. Root, W. C. Bussell, W. W. Crosby, Hiram Goddard, and others.....” Clark Co History
CONVERSE family, Warner township
1905 #26 Converse, Earl Head W M 25 M Wisconsin Wisconsin Day Laborer 8 Mollisa Wife W F 21 M Minnesota Ind/Ohio House Keeper Helen Daughter W F 11 S Wisconsin Wisconsin
“...Dec. 28,
1909, Maurice Watson of Red Wood Falls, formerly of Greenwood received a gun
shot wound, the effects of which caused his death on Tuesday of this week, Jan.
4, 1910...Ed Watson, of this city, received work on Monday that he was much
better, and when word came Tuesday that his boy was dead... He spent the summer
here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed (Ebenezer
and Helen) Watson, returning to Red Wood Falls in the late summer, where
he met his untimely death. The deceased leaves to mourn his loss, besides his
parents, five sisters, Florence and Calla of this city and Nellie, Lillian and
Mrs. Earl (Mollisa nee Watson)
Converse of Bristol, S.D. (whom Mrs. Watson and daughter Calla went to
visit only a couple of weeks ago), and one brother, Alvie....”
See the “Watson” bio for a full transcrip of the preceding . The Watson family was residence #25 and the Converse family was residence #26 on the 1905 Warner census. No further info on either family.
COREY family, Warner township
1906 sec 25 no residence T. Corey; sec 36 residence T. Corey (“T” is possibly a “C”, difficult to read the plat Map.) (1915 = M. Thielen property)
COREY, Mrs. Charles (14 Dec 1864 – 4 Feb 1939)
Funeral services for Mrs. Charles A. Corey, 74, who died Feb. 4, 1939 at her home in Loyal were conducted at the Corey home. Interment was made in the family lot (in Watertown? Didn’t find in CC). Mrs. Corey was born in Watertown Dec. 14, 1864. She was married there Oct. 19, 1884? To Charles A. Corey (Didn’t find buried in CC). Twenty-three years ago Mr. and Mrs. Corey moved to a farm southwest of Loyal, where they had since made their home. Surviving besides her husband are two sons, Mervin Corey, Winchester, and Howard Corey, Greenwood; and five daughters, Mrs. August (Edith) Lemberg, Loyal; Mrs. Chal (Alice) Perkins, Greenwood; Mrs. Arthur (Sadie) Jacobsen, Sioux City, Iowa; Mrs. Live Bennett, Loyal; and Miss Florence Corey, who resides at home. (There seems to have been only the one “Corey” family in CC, all steming from Mr and Mrs Charles Corey, her first and maiden name not found.)
CORNELL University
1880 & 1893 sec 5, 6, 25 no residences Cornell University
1906 all property sold to individuals
CRAMER family, Warner township
Note: “Cramer” is also spelled “Craemer”, “Creamer”, “Kraemer, and “Kramer” in various records.
1885 Civil War census: Kramer, John Hixon township
Kramer, John Private Co. B Reg’t 38 Wisconsin, Withee P.O.
1895 census, head of family: Bertha Cramer 3 male, 3 female
1893 sec 15 no residence A. J. Cramer (sec 15 = Hemlock, 7 specific residences not identified)
Greenwood cemetery: John Andrew L. Cramer, died 1 June 1890 age 35 (born c1855), brother of Peter Cramer. (Second husband of Bertha nee Fiedler)
“...That fall he went into woods and cut four small sticks for runners and made a complete set of double sled. Then, to use his own words: "I went into the pine woods in front of the house and cut small logs, loaded them on my sled and hauled them to the creek, just as big loggers did". The next summer Andrew Cramer made him a yoke of red elm, which was suitable until the calves were two years old. He could sit on the vehicle, whether sleigh or jumper, and guide them wherever he wanted them to go, for "Buck and Star" had been trained to "Haw and Gee", and to be driven without the use of the brad stick....” (Memories of ten years old Charles Varney (1865-1940) who came at age 7 to Warner township)
The Hub of Clark County (1853 - 1934)
Peter Cramer, a prominent agriculturist, for many years in Washburn Township, but now living on a farm close to Neillsville, is a native of Wisconsin, having been born in Washington Co Feb. 10, 1848, son of Joseph and Mary (Anderson) Cramer. The parents, who were farmers, were natives of Germany, where they were married. In 1846 they left Germany with one child, Joseph, a daughter, Anna, who was left behind, never coming to this country. After a four-weeks voyage on a sailing vessel, they landed on this side of the ocean and proceeded to 'Washington Co, Wis., whither some acquaintances from Germany had gone before. There Joseph Cramer bought eighty acres of timber land, on which he put up a log building with straw roof. After awhile he got an ox team, raising the animals from calves. While residing there three other children were born to him and his wife: Martin, who died in infancy; Peter and John. After clearing that farm he and his family moved to Jackson Co, where he rented some wild land for a short time, subsequently returning to Washington Co on business matters and dying there in 1859. His widow, after coming to Clark Co, married Chris Rexter (Mary nee Anderson Cramer married Christian Rixer on 9 Oct 1865), and resided in Grant Township, later moving to Mentor Township, where she died at the age of 86 years (no CC death or cemetery record). They were members of the Catholic Church. Peter Cramer was 13 years of age when the family settled in Jackson Co. ... he located on land of his own in what is now Washburn Township, but which was then known as Levis Township...
...Shortly before he moved onto that place, or on March 16, 1871, he married Jane Phillips, whose parents, Jonathan and Mary Phillips, had located on a homestead in the same (Levis) township. In February, 1917, Mr. Cramer sold his farm in Washburn Township, and purchased a fine farm of twenty acres, lying just outside the city limits of Neillsville, where he now resides, together with his son George and family... His wife, who was born Nov. 8, 1848, died nine years ago. They were the parents of four children, only one of whom, George, is now living. The other three were Bertha, Essie and Nora. Bertha was the wife of George Bishop. Essie died young. Nora, who married Ed Schroeder of Granton, died at the birth of her son Norman, who has been educated by his grandfather and is now a school teacher serving in his fourth year. George Cramer has resided with his father since the death of Mrs. Peter Cramer. He owns a farm of eighty acres in Washburn Township, which he works, besides assisting his father with the latter's farm, and he moved with his father to the new farm at Neillsville. George married Iva Lowery, a daughter of Levi Lowery, and he and his wife have two children, Guy and Hazel. Guy, who was born Aug. 13, 1897, married Eunice Carter, and they reside on a farm in Washburn Township. Hazel, born July 7, 1901, is a graduate of Neillsville high school, class of 1918. 1918 History of Clark Co., WI
1905 #130 Limkresht, Fred Head W M 54 M Germany Germany Carpenter 8 O F F 675 Bertha Wife W F 48 M Wisconsin Germany House Keeper 676 Fred Son W M 7 S Wisconsin Wis/Ger 677 Alphersteadt, William Step Son W M 24 S Wisconsin Wis/Ger Day Laborer 10 678 Cramer, Theodore Step Son W M 19 S Wisconsin Wis/Ger Day Laborer 10 679 Elsie Step Daughter W F 17 S Wisconsin Wis/Ger 680 John A. Step Son W M 15 S Wisconsin Wis/Ger
March 22, 1906: A crowd of young
people gathered at Limprecht’s Saturday evening to remind John Cramer
that he was sweet sixteen. A bounteous repast was served at midnight – all
report a pleasant time. Greenwood Gleaner
LIMPRECHT, Bertha nee Fielder (25 Aug 1854 – 31 Oct 1931)
Mrs. Bertha Limprecht was born in Stockbridge, Calumet Co., Wisconsin August 25, 1854 and passed away suddenly October 31, 1931, having reached the age of 77 years, 2 months, and 6 days. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Fielder. In 1879 she was married to Emil Alperstedt, who preceded her in death. To this union were born two children, William Alperstedt of Greenwood and Ida, Mrs. Logeman of Plymouth, Wis. In 1882 she was married to John Cramer of Clark Co. To this union were born Ella, Mrs. Wachsmitch of Owen, Theodore of Hereat Bay, Canada, Elsie, Mrs. Daugherty of Steuben, Wis., and John of Oakland, Oregon. Mr. Cramer died in 1889 (1 June 1890). On August 30, 1899 she was married to Fred Limprecht of Greenwood and to them was born one son Fred Jr. She leaves to mourn her loss a loving husband, seven children, thirteen grand children and three great grand children. All the children were present at the funeral except John and Theodore Cramer. The funeral services were conducted at the home, Rev. of the Greenwood Reformed Church, officiated. The body was laid to rest in the Braun Settlement Cemetery.
CRAMER, Ella marriage 3 Jan 1912
Edward Wachsmuth (Wachsmitch), son of Mr. and Mrs. Wachsmuth of Green Grove, Clark Co., and Miss Ella Cramer of Hemlock, Clark Co., were married at Neillsville Jan. 3rd, 1912, by County Judge Oscar Schoengarth.
CRANE family of Warner township
See “Abbott” family of Warner township
CRISMAN family, Warner township
1906 sec 10 no residence T. H. Crisman (1915 J. L. Gates Land Co.)
No Info on Crisman, also tried Christman, many but no “T.H.”
DAHL family, Warner township
1875 census: Dahl, Gilbert; 2 male, 1 female
No info on Gilbert Dahl, many Dahl families but no “Gilbert”
DANFORD family, Warner township
1895 census, head of family: Jno Danford per index, Jno Sandford per census 1 male
No info on any “Danford” family see Sandford family of Warner township
DAUGHERTY family, Warner township
1905< #64 Doughtery, Edward Head W M 43 M Wisconsin Wisconsin Mason 8 Rental Syrena Wife W F 38 M Wisconsin Indiana House Keeper Earl Son W M 19 S Wisconsin Wisconsin Day Laborer 12 Grace Daughter W F 15 S Wisconsin Wisconsin Benjamin Son W M 12 S Wisconsin Wisconsin Paul Son W M 10 S Wisconsin Wisconsin Leta Daughter W F 6 S Wisconsin Wisconsin Sanford, John Boarder W M 63 W New York New York Day Laborer 12 Doughtery, Arthur Son W M 4 S Wisconsin Wisconsin Foust, George Brother in law W M 32 W Wisconsin Indiana Day Laborer 12 R
October 12, 1900: An eleven-pound boy is reported at the home of Ed. Daugherty, in the Braun settlement, born Oct. 3. [This child died? Not on census, no cemetery record. Birth records: Arthur G. Dougherty b. 6 Jan 1902]
May 15, 1905: Grace Daugherty came up for the play Saturday evening and a visit with the home folks. Messers. Daugherty and Ketchpaw have finished the wall for C. A. Anderson house and the carpenters have begun work on the house. Limprecht and Baumann have the job of building.
March 6, 1906: Arthur Chamberlin staid at Daugherty’s Thursday night. The young people of Hemlock spent the evening with him there.
March 20. 1906: Mr. and Mrs. Foust and Mr. and Mrs. Pratt visited at Daugherty’s Sunday.
May 22, 1906: Mr. and Mrs. Ed Daugherty visited her parents (Mr. and Mrs. Foust or Faust), who are living on the John Sanford place Sunday. Hemlock news Greenwood Gleaner
Neillsville city cemetery: Daugherty, Stella Elvina nee Lee? 2 Feb 1896 – 21 April 1921 (unable to match to any “Lee” family) Dougherty, Estella nee Briner? 1896 – 1921 (No CC Briner family) Probably both Stella and Estella are the same person.
DAVIDSON family, Warner township
1906 sec 21 no residence John Davidson (1915 = Jno Thormoseth property)
John Davidson m. Emma Funk? Lived in Hixon township?
DAVIS family
See Smith family, Warner township
DECKER family, Warner township
1875 census: Decker, Fred; 7 male, 3 female
1895 census, head of family: Mary Decker 3 male, 4 female
1880 sec 28 residence Fred Decker 1880 sec 33 no residence Fred Decker
1893 sec 28 residence Mary Decker 1893 sec 33 no residence Mary Decker (1906 F. Decker)
DECKER,
Mary nee Meier (16 Dec 1837 – 19 Nov 1901)
The funeral of Mrs. Mary Decker occurred from the West Side church. Mrs. Decker
was born in Germany in 1837, coming to this country with her parents
(Michael & Louisa Zunowmeier Meier) when a
small girl. She was married (as his 2nd
wife on 12 Mar 1868) to Fredrick “Fred” Decker
(1826 – 8 May 1889, parents = Hans Henry & Anna
Brandt Decker) in Sheboygan Co and came to Clark Co in the early 1870’s.
She was the mother of seven children, one (Emilie
Mathilda b. 22 Jan 1880, d. 4 Feb 1881) of whom died some years ago. The
living children are Herman (born 1869)
and Otto (born 1871) Decker, Mrs.
Henry (Bertha born 1873) Gemeke,
Ferdinand (born 1874) Decker, Mrs.
John Christianson (Louisa born 1876) and
Amelia (born 1881) Decker. She was
step-mother (parents were Fredrick & Wilhelmina
Diesz Decker) to three others, August
(born 1863) lives at Chilton and Fred
(born 1862) is in Chicago and was the only
one of the near relatives not present at the funeral. Henry
(born 1864) lives near the home farm. Her
demise leaves only Ferdinand (born 1874)
and Amelia (born 1881) left in the home.
[Amelia Decker, b. c1881 (later Mrs. Geisler)
included on 1905 census with sister Louisa, b. c1876, and husband John
Christianson.]
1875 census: Decker, Henry; 3 male, 3 female
1885 Special Vet’s census: Henry Decker, Private Co C; Reg’t 23 Wisc
1895 census, head of family: Henry Decker 7 male, 4 female
1895 census, head of family: H. W. Decker 1 male, 2 female
1905< #47 Decker, Henry Head W M 41 M Wisconsin Germany Farmer 8 O F Amelia Wife W F 31 M Wisconsin Wisconsin House Keeper Lydia Daughter W F 10 S Wisconsin Wisconsin Oscar Son W M 8 S Wisconsin Wisconsin Amelia Daughter W F 5 S Wisconsin Wisconsin Willie Son W M 3 S Wisconsin Wisconsin
DECKER, Henry Wilhelm (18 Feb 1864 – 26 April 1930)
Henry Decker, son of Frederick and Wilhelmine
(Diesz) Decker, was born in Franklin, Sheboygan Co, Feb 18 1864. In the year
1870 he came to Clark Co with his parents. He was engaged in the carpenter trade
in and about the Town of Warner, where he lived most of his lifetime. On April
18, 1893, he was united in marriage to Amelia Buker. About eleven years
ago he suffered his first paralytic stroke, and since has suffered several in
the past few years. The last three years his speech failed him and in the last
two years he was unable to walk. Cancer developed this year, which hastened his
death. He was called to his eternal reward on April 26 1930. Funeral services
were held from the West Side Immanuel Reformed Church. The body was laid to rest
in the West Side Cemetery. Mr. Decker leaves to mourn his death, his wife three
sons, Oscar of Dorchester; Wm. and Arno of Greenwood; three
daughters, Mrs. Wm. Goeke and Mrs. Calvin Franz of Greenwood, Mrs. Harold
Sievert of Durand, Wis. four brothers, August of Waukegan, Ill. Herman of
Ladysmith, Wis. Otto and Ferdinand of
Greenwood two sisters, Mrs. Louis Kraatz of Fond du Lac and Mrs. Emelia Geisler
of Greenwood.
DECKER, Amelia C. nee Buker (4 May 1874 – 8 Dec 1962)
Funeral services for Mrs. Henry Decker, 88, a lifelong resident of Greenwood, were held at Immanuel United Church of Christ, burial in the West Side Cemetery. Mrs. Decker died of complications Dec 8 1962 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Calvin Franz, where she had resided for the past eight months. The former Amelia C. Buker was born May 4 1874 (parents = Fred & Charlotte Schaper Buker) in the Town of Warner and was married April 18, 1893, in Greenwood to Henry Decker. The couple operated a farm 3 miles northwest of Greenwood until his death on April 14, 1930. Mrs. Decker remained on the home farm with her son, Arno, until eight months ago, when she came to Greenwood to reside with her daughter, Mrs. Franz. Survivors include three sons, Oscar, Spencer and William and Arno, Greenwood two daughters, Mrs. Harold (Esther) Sievert, Eau Claire, and Mrs. Calvin (Meta) Franz, Greenwood. A daughter, Mrs. William (Lydia) Goeke, died in 1953. Three brothers and a sister also preceded her in death.
DECKER, William Heinrich (25 Dec 1901 – 25 July 1981)
William Decker, 79, formerly of Greenwood, who had been residing at Memorial Home, Neillsville, for the past eight years, died July 25 1981 at Memorial Hospital. Funeral services were at Immanuel United Church of Christ, and burial was in the West Side Cemetery. William Decker was born on Dec 25 1901, in Greenwood and received his education at Decker School. He was never married. He worked on his brother’s farm all his life in the Town of Warner. Survivors include two brothers, Oscar of Spencer and Arno of Greenwood, and one sister, Mrs. Esther Sievert of Minong, Wis. Preceding him in death were his parents, Henry and Amelia (nee Buker) Decker and two sisters.
DECKER, Arno (17 June 1905 – 26 June 1984)
Arno Decker,
79, of Greenwood, died June 26, 1984, at St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield.
Funeral services were at Immanuel United Church of Christ. Burial was in the
Greenwood Cemetery. Arno Decker was born on June 17 1905
(parents = Henry and Amelia Buker Decker),
at Greenwood. On Aug 18 1974 he and Vernie Van Gorder were married at
Greenwood. He farmed all his life in the Town of Warner. Survivors include his
wife one step-daughter, Mrs. Bud (Erma) Brown of Greenwood one brother, Oscar
Decker of Spencer one sister, Mrs. Esther Siefert of Minong, Wis. Preceding him
in death were two sisters one brother his parents one step-son and one
great-granddaughter.
DECKER, Vernie Rebecca nee Van Gorder (20 Sept. 1904 - 21 March 2005)
Vernie Rebecca Decker, 100, of Greenwood died March 21, 2005, at the Clark Co Health Care Center in Owen. Services were held at Cuddie Funeral Home with burial in Greenwood City Cemetery. Vernie as born Sept 20 1904 in Thorp to George and Julia Mae (Prouty) Van Gorder. She married Ernest Nimbar on Dec 31 1921. They lived in Withee, where she was a homemaker and owned the Greenwood Cafe until her husband died on Feb. 28, 1963. She then married Arno Decker on Aug 18 1973. He died on June 26, 1984. She is survived by her daughter Erma Brown, Greenwood.
1905< #110 Decker, Otto Head W M 34 M Wisconsin Germany Farmer 12 6 F. F Lydia Wife W F 24 M Wisconsin Germany House Keeper Fred Son W M 3 S Wisconsin Wisconsin Theodore Son W M 3 S Wisconsin Wisconsin Gilbert Son W M 2 S Wisconsin Wisconsin Edna Daughter W F 7/12 S Wisconsin Wisconsin Schlinsog, William Boarder W M 24 S Wisconsin Wisconsin Buttermaker 12
1906 sec 30 residence and creamery
DECKER, Otto (19 July 1871 – 29 Oct 1956)
Funeral services were conducted at the West
Side Evangelical and Reformed Church for Otto Decker, 85, who died of cerebral
thrombosis Oct 29 1956 at the Neillsville Nursing Home, where he had been a
patient for 30 days. Interment was in the West Side cemetery. Mr. Decker came
to Greenwood at an early age with his parents from Sheboygan Co, where he was
born July 19, 1871
(parents = Fred & Mary Meier Decker).
After his marriage to Lydia Meier Aug 16 1899 at the West Side
Church, they farmed northwest of here.
(On April 18, 1899 Otto
bought his 80 acre farm for $450.00. Legal description of the farm was: the
north 1/2 of the north east quarter of section 30, township twenty seven, North
of range two west.) She died in 1936
and for the past 15 years, he had been making his home with his daughter, Mrs.
J. R. Shortess at Spencer. He was treasurer of the town of Warner for a number
of years. (During his
life time Otto senior worked as a dairy farmer, cheese maker, cook at a logging
camp, and was town treasurer.) He is
survived by 10 children, Mrs. J.R. (Dorothy) Shortess, Mrs. John (Edna)
Pawlacyk, Soquel, Calif.; Mrs. Elmer (Eleanor) Wolf, Neenah; Mrs. Harold
(Elsie) Fillippo, Glen, Minn.; Mrs. Leo (Leona) O'Connell,
Rockford, Ill.; Fred and Theodore, Greenwood; Otto, Union,
Ill.; Gilbert, Fountain City and Arthur, St. Paul. One child
preceded him in death. Other survivors are two sisters, Mrs. Louisa Kraatz, Fond
du Lac, and Mrs. Ed (Amelia) Geisler, Cornell. Five brothers and one sister are
deceased. (Otto
(1871) had 5 brothers and 5 sisters: Augusta (Vollrath) (1858-1883), Frederic
(1862), August (1863), Henry (1864-1930), Herman (1869), Louisa (Kraatz) (1876),
Bertha (Gehmke) (1873) and Ferdinand (1874-1950), Emilie Magthalone (1880, died
at 1 year), Emilie Albertina (Amelia
Geisler, 1881). The first five were half siblings from Friedrich's first
marriage to Wilhelmenia Teace (Diess).
DECKER, Lydia nee Meier (26 July 1881 – 8 July 1936)
Mrs. Otto (Lydia) Decker was born in the Town of Warner July 26 1881, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Meier (Henry & Amalia Eichmeier Meier). She was baptized in early infancy and was confirmed on April 13, 1896. She was married to Otto Decker on Aug 16 1899. They settled on a farm west of Greenwood and this has since then been the home of the departed. Mrs. Decker was a life long resident of the Town of Warner. Mrs. Decker has been ailing for a number of years and was confined to her bed since last Thanksgiving. Lydia died at the age of 54 on July 8, 1936 of cardio vascular renal disease. (Otto and Lydia were the parents of 10 children, Friedrich, Theodore, Gilbert, Edan, Elsie, Leona, Dorothy, Eleanor, Arthur, and Otto.) Besides her husband she is survived by five sons and five daughters: Fred Heinrich, Otto and Leona at home: Theodore A. of Greenwood, Gilbert of Milwaukee, Wis.; Arthur and Mrs. J. Shortess of Belvidere, Ill.; Mrs. John Pawlacyk of Neenah, Wis.; Mrs. Harold Fillips and Mrs. Elmer Wolff of Manasha, Wis.; Three brothers also survive: Fred of Emmet, N.D.; Henry of Loyal, Wis. and Ernest of Spencer, Wis. The funeral service was held at Immanuel Reformed Church on the West Side. The body was laid to rest in the West Side Cemetery. The pallbearers were her five sons, Fred, Ted, Gilbert, Arthur and Otto Decker and Bill Decker.
DECKER, Otto, Jr. ( ? - 8 Mar 1989)
“My father, Otto Jr., always remembered Greenwood fondly. He attended the Decker school and graduated from the eighth grade. As a child he could speak German. He told of milking cows by hand before school in the morning and again in the evening. As a young man he drove a milk truck and worked as a cheese maker as well as working on the family farm. After his mother died (1936) he left the farm and moved to Belvidere, Illinois. On October 15, 1941 he was drafted into the Army and after basic training at Fort Bennings, Georgia he was shipped overseas on May 10, 1942. He was attached to the 4th tank battalion, First Armored division. He landed in Northern Ireland. This was the first boatload of troops that was taken overseas on the Queen Mary. He participated in the Northern African and Italian campaign through the duration of WWII. In 1950 he married Shirley Halter. They had five children and raised them on a farm near Marengo, Illinois. Otto Decker, Jr. died March 8, 1989 from cancer.”
DECKER, Theodore A. (13 Dec 1901 – 3 Oct 1968)
Funeral were held at Immanuel United Church of Christ here for Theodore A.
Decker, 66, of Chicago, a former Greenwood, resident, who died unexpectedly of a
heart attack at his Chicago home Oct. 3, 1968. Burial was in the Greenwood
Cemetery. Mr. Decker was born Dec 13 1901
(parents = Otto & Lydia Meier Decker) at Greenwood, where he also
received his education. He was married at Winona, Minn. on June 30, 1930 to
Evelyn Kepke, who survives him. The couple lived in Greenwood until 1957,
when they moved to Chicago. Other survivors are two sons, Donald Lawrence
(6 June 1931 – 4 April 1997, married 7 Jan 1956
Mary Lou H. Stewart), Greenwood Bernard, Orlando, Fla.; four brothers,
Fred, Greenwood Arthur, St. Paul, Minn. Otto, Marengo, Ill. and Gilbert,
Fourntain City; five sisters, Mrs. John (Edna) Pawleck, Soquel, Calif.; Mrs.
Harold (Elsie) Fillips, Glen, Minn.; Mrs. Jack (Dorothy) Shortess, Spencer; Mrs.
Elmer (Eleanor) Wolfe, Neenah and Mrs. Leo (Leona) O Connell, Rockford, Ill.
1905< #46 Decker, Ferdinand Head W M 31 M Wisconsin Germany Farmer 10 O M F Meda Wife W F 21 M Wisconsin Wisconsin House Keeper Walter Son W M 1 S Wisconsin Wisconsin Ebbe, Arnold lodger W M 21 S Switzerland Switzerland Cheese Maker 12
1906 sec 28 residence F. Decker; sec 33 no residence F. Decker
DECKER, Ferdinand (18 Mar 1874 – 30 Sep 1950)
Ferdinand Decker, 76, Greenwood, died Sep. 30, 1950 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Marshfield. Death was attributed to a cerebral hemorrhage. He had been a patient at the hospital since Sept. 24. Funeral services were held at his home and at the West Side Evangelical and Reformed Church and burial was made in the West Side Cemetery. Mr. Decker was born March 18, 1874 on a farm west of Greenwood. He is survived by his wife (Meta), two children, Walter Decker, Chicago; and Mrs. Arno (Lillian) Miller, Greenwood; two grandchildren, Joanne and Sharon Miller; two sisters, Mrs. Louise Kratz, Fond du Lac; and Mrs. Ed Geisler, Cornell; and one brother, Otto Decker, Marshfield.
DECKER, Meta nee Humke (24 Mar 1884 – May 1965)
Mrs. Ferdinand Decker, 81, Greenwood, died at the Memorial Hospital in Neillsville, where she was admitted May 9. Funeral services were held at Immanuel United Church of Christ, and burial was in the West Side Cemetery. The former Meda Humke was born March 24 1884 in the Town of Warner (parents = Henry & Anne Kippenhan Humke). Her marriage to Ferdinand Decker took place June 25 1903 at Greenwood. After their marriage, the couple operated a farm in the Town of Warner until the death of Mr. Decker. Since then Mrs. Decker had made her home in Greenwood. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Arno (Lily) Miller, Greenwood, a son, Walter Decker, Greenwood two brothers, Theodore Humke, Neillsville and George Humke, Greenwood two sisters, Mrs. William (Alma) Steiger, Neillsville and Mrs. Helena Rossman, Spokane.
DECKER, Walter (11 May 1904 – 20 Feb 1988)
Funeral services were held at Immanuel United Church of Christ for Walter Decker, 83, Greenwood. He died Feb. 20, 1988 at Neillsville Memorial Hospital. Burial followed in the Westside Cemetery. Walter Decker was born May 11, 1904 in Greenwood to Ferdinand and Mita (nee Humke) Decker. On Aug. 28, 1929, he and Martha Miller were married in Greenwood. In 1934, they moved to Indiana, later moving to Chicago, where he was an ice cream maker for 11 years. After moving back to this area, he was a cheese maker at West Eaton Cheese Factory. He then farmed on the family farm until his retirement in 1975. Survivors include his wife one sister, Mrs. Lillian Miller, Loyal.
DECKER, Martha nee Miller (17 Nov 1906 - 10 June 2002)
Martha Decker, 95, Greenwood, died June 10 2002 at the House of the Dove, Marshfield. Funeral services were held at Immanuel United Church of Christ. Burial was in the parish cemetery. Martha Miller was born on Nov 17 1906 in the town of Eaton to Albert and Lydia (nee Reineking) Miller. She married Walter Decker on Aug 28 1929. They farmed in the Greenwood area for many years. She was a member of the Immanuel United Church of Christ Ladies Aid and was an organist for the church. Survivors include four nieces, Joanne Miller, Sharon Miller, Jeanette Suda and Barbara Noeldner and one nephew, Art Wehrman. Preceding her in death were her husband, Walter in February 1988 her parents one sister, Erna Wehrman and one brother, Arno Miller.
1880 sec 29 Fred Decker school on property
1893 sec 29 residence and school on property H.W. Decker 1906 sec 29 residence H. W. Decker
1905< #15 Decker, Heinrick Head W M 70 M Germany Germany Farmer 8 O M F Sophia Wife W F 61 M Germany Germany House Keeper Edwin Son W M 33 S Wisconsin Germany Day Laborer 8 Alfred Son W M 22 S Wisconsin Germany Day Laborer 8 Otto Son W M 19 S Wisconsin Germany Day Laborer 8 Theilan, Albert Ward W M 12 S Wisconsin Wisconsin
1880 sec 28 no residence Henry Decker 1893 sec 28 no residence H. Decker
1880 sec 33 no residence Henry Decker 1893 sec 33 residence H. Decker
1906 sec 5 H. Decker no residence 1906 sec 6 two residence Henry Decker
DECKER, Henry (2 Feb 1835 – 6 Aug 1914)
Henry Decker was born Feb 2 1835 (cemetery = 18 April 1835; parents = Hans Henry & Anne Brandt Decker, brother of Frederick Decker), at Hohen-hausen, Lippe Detmold, Germany. In his 22nd or 23rd year he came to Sheboygan Co, Wis. He served in the (Civil) war from 1862 to 1864. After his return from the war he was united in marriage to Sophia Schwarze (19 Feb 1844 – 1 Aug 1912, parents = Hans Herman & Sophie Klemme Schwarze) in the year (13 Oct) 1867. In May of the year 1870 the family came to Clark Co and settled on a farm about 3 miles west of Greenwood. On this farm they remained until 1902, when they moved to the Braun Settlement (Warner sec 5 & 6) about 5 miles north. His wife preceded him in death just one year ago. He was taken sick with dropsy (hydropsy, fluid in body cavities or tissue spaces) about 4 years ago and he passed away Aug 6 1914. He is survived by 4 daughters and 5 sons, all residing in this vicinity with the exception of one son, Louis, who resides in Montana. Funeral services were held in the German Reformed Church.
>1902>, Sept 13: “Public Auction at Henry Decker Farm: 1 span workhorses; 1 yearling colt; 13 cows, 1 2-year old bull; 2 yearling heifers; 4 spring calves; 2 hogs; 4 shoats; 35 chickens. Wlm Vollrath Administrator (Wlm Vollrath 1856-1938 first married Augusta Decker 1858-1883) 1906 Warner map sec 29); L. A. Thrapp Auctioneer”
DECKER, Edwin (31 May 1872 – 17 Mar 1932)
Edwin Decker was born in the Town of Warner on May 31 1872, the son of Henry and Sophie nee Schwarze Decker. He spent his childhood and youth in Clark Co and worked in this community for many years. In 1916 he went to Montana, where he remained for thirteen years, during which time he purchased a farm there. Three years ago he again returned to Clark Co. Deceased departed this life March 17 1932, at the home of his sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Franz in the Town of Warner, the cause of his death being heart trouble and pneumonia. The survivors are four sisters, Mrs. Theo. Meinholdt, Mrs. William Franz, Mrs. Henry Franz and Mrs. John Abel, of Greenwood, four brothers, Alfred and Arthur of Sayley, Mont., Louie of Savage, Mont. and Gustave (married Louise Colbaun) of Snohomish, Wash. One brother (Theodore) preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at the Immanuel Reformed Church, the body was laid to rest in the West Side Cemetery.
DECKER, Theodore (1877 - 1900)
Theo. Decker, son of Henry Decker of the West Side, died at Sacred Heart
hospital, Eau Claire, of hemorrhage of the lungs. The father left at once for
that city and brought the remains home. The funeral service for Theodore Decker
took place at the home on the West Side and at Emanuel church. Theodore was the
sixth of ten children born to Mr. and Mrs. Henry
(Sophia nee Schwarze) Decker and his is the first death in the
family. He was born in 1877, being exactly 23 years, 3 months, and 23 days old
when he died. His demise was unexpected, although he had been under the weather
since last February when he came out of the woods where he had been working for
Miller Brothers. Just eight days before he died he went to Sacred Heart Hospital
in Eau Claire for treatment. The day before he died Fred Buker was in Eau Claire
on business and went up to call on Theodore. He was feeling much stronger than
he had previously and requested Mr. Buker to so report to his parents. Before
the word reached them however, the sad news of his death was telegraphed to
them. He was taken Tuesday morning with a hemorrhage of the lungs and died
within a short time.
DECKER, Arthur (29 Jan 1886 – 1919)
Funeral services were held in Broadus on Monday afternoon for the Late Lee Anderson at the Broadus community church. Lee Anderson died last Thursday night in an ambulance within 10 miles of Miles City, a tragic victim of botulism poisoning. On Tuesday noon Lee Anderson and Arthur Decker had a cold lunch at the newly purchased Anderson ranch on Bradshaw Creek near Sayle. Included in the lunch was some home canned spinach. Both men were taken violently ill on Wednesday, and on Thursday a doctor from the Otter CCC Camp was called. Dr. Brody of the camp immediately upon seeing the men sent for serum to counteract the poisoning and the serum was delivered to Otter by airplane. The toxin had advanced to a stage where nothing could be done for the men but in a last hope they were placed in an ambulance and taken to Miles City. Anderson died in the ambulance when within 10 miles of that city and Decker died two hours after reaching the hospital.
Arthur Decker was buried in Miles City on Sunday with A.F. & A.M. Yellowstone Lodge No.26 in charge of the services assisted by members of the Masonic Lode of Broadus, of which lodge Mr. Decker was a member. Mr. Decker was born in Greenwood, Wis., Jan 29, 1886, and came to Montana in 1921. He is survived by three brothers, Alfred Decker of Passic, Wyo., Louis Decker of Gerard, Mont., Gustave Decker of Snohomish, Wash., and by two sisters, Augusta Franz and Clara Abel, both of Greenwood, Wisconsin. Lee Anderson was born in New Mexico and came to Montana when a small boy. He was 33 years of age at the time of his death. He is survived by the widow, two brothers and two sisters. Because of the conflicting stories that have been printed concerning the fatal illness of Lee Anderson and Arthur Decker, Mrs. Lee Anderson has prepared the following statement to tell the facts of the poisoning.
Mr. Anderson with the assistance of Mr. Decker was moving household goods to the Cann ranch on Bradshaw Creek, which he recently purchased. He had not set up a cook stove and the two lunched on cold home canned spinach and other foods on Tuesday. They left immediately after lunch to get another load of furniture and when Mrs. Anderson came to the place from her school on Indian Creek she found the food on the table and being hungry helped herself but took only a bite of the spinach as it tasted queer. She immediately emptied the spinach and when the men returned a short time later supper was prepared after which Mr. Anderson took Mr. Decker home. Mr. Anderson first noticed his eyes feeling queer about 9 o'clock Wednesday morning but as he had a trip to make went on and returned that evening.
He complained of seeing double and having a headache, but went to bed saying he was going to Sheridan to see a doctor if he was not better by morning. When morning came he did not feel able to make the trip and sent Mrs. Anderson after the CCC camp doctor who immediately sent for serum and supplies for treatment of botulism poisoning. Mrs. Anderson phoned in to the Love Motor Company at Miles City for the medicine to be sent out by airplane, which was done. Arthur Decker became ill about 11 o'clock Wednesday morning. He had some stomach trouble and vomited some that day. On Thursday morning Pete Simpson, who lives on Mr. Decker's ranch, went after two nephews, August Decker and Emil Franz. When it was learned that Dr. Brody was attending Mr. Anderson, they had him see Mr. Decker also and when the ambulance from the CC camp arrived Mr. Decker was removed to the Anderson home where serum and other treatment was administered to both.
The medicine arrived shortly after 2:30 o'clock in the afternoon and Dr. Brody assisted by one of the CCC boys and Mrs. Anderson worked until nearly 6 o'clock that evening and did all that was humanly possible for the stricken men. About 7 o'clock or as soon as the stretchers were made ready, Dr. Brody started with them on the trip to the hospital at Miles City, but Mr. Anderson died when about 10 miles out of Miles city while Mr. Decker lived about two hours after reaching the hospital. The doctors were anxious over the case of Mrs. Anderson who they feared would later show symptoms of poisoning from the mouthful she took so she was persuaded to spend the night in the Miles City hospital to be under observation but as she showed no symptoms and after 60 hours had elapsed, she felt perfectly normal, it was concluded the poisoning would not take effect on her. Broadus Montana Paper
DEIBOLT family, Warner township
1895 census, head of family: Andrew Deibolt on index, Andrew Seibolt on census
No information on Deibolt or Diebolt see Andrew Seibolt of Warner township
DENNIS family, Warner township
1906 sec 2 residence Harry Dennis (1915 = Otto Wetzel property)
DENNIS,
Cecil (1896-1902)
Cecil, the six-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Dennis, who live near
the old Harry Mead farm, died late Tuesday night. Dr. Barber, the doctor in
charge, reports it as a case of diphtheria growing out of scarlet fever. The
little form was laid to rest in the Greenwood cemetery Wednesday.
No further info on the preceding Harry Dennis family, Cecil Dennis not on Greenwood or York cemetery list. The following Elmer Dennis family is the only one found in Clark Co.
February 7, 1907: Russell Dennis, the three year old son of Mr. & Mrs. Elmer Dennis died last Friday from a hard siege of winter cholera and la grippe combined. The funeral was held last Monday in the York Center M.E. church.
December 16, 1907: An old saying that trouble never comes singly has been verified very forcibly in the family of Mr. & Mrs. Elmer Dennis. Last week we chronicled the death of their baby boy and this week we are called upon to chronicle the death of their only daughter, which occurred last Thursday morning. Irma Dennis was very bright and considerate child, and would have attained her sixth birthday had she lived until the 10th of January. Her remains were interred in the cemetery here on Thursday afternoon by the proper authorities, as her death resulted from diptheria. It will also be remembered that this unfortunate family lost their barn, granary, one horse and harness and nearly all of their hay by fire last fall.
December 19, 1907: Elmer Dennis was quarantined in for diptheria last Friday. Little Forest Dennis died Sunday morning, Dec. 15, at 8 o'clock. The little one was 5 months and 9 days old.
June 30, 1910: Hollis, aged about 23 months and son of Mr. & Mrs. Elmer Dennis, died in a hospital in Chicago last week Tuesday. The little one had never been well from its birth and suffered from kidney troubles. Dr. Rath of Granton, who had the case of the charge, did all within his power and skill for the little sufferer, and finally advised the parents to take he child to the hospital in Chicago in hopes of affecting a cure. Funeral services were held in the M.E. church last Friday forenoon, interment was made in the York Center cemetery.
October 13, 1921: Mrs. Elmer Dennis, a former well known Town of York resident died at her home in Woodville, Wisconsin, as the result of an auto accident suffered the afternoon before when she, with her neighbor friend, Mrs. Holdback, were returning from a trip to St. Paul in the latter's Ford car, with Mrs. Holdback driving, and at a sharp curve in the road having another car crash into them with the result that Mrs. Dennis was thrown out and suffered such internal injuries as to cause her death. Mrs. Dennis was taken to a St. Paul hospital directly following the accident and there rallying she did not think she was much hurt, medical examinations too, not revealing the extent of her injuries, she was allowed to return home with a friend that evening. Mrs. Dennis not appearing well although complaining little, Mr. Dennis had their family physician attend her and he not discovering the seriousness of her injuries. Elmer D. Dennis and their two sons, Eddie and Fred brought the beloved one's body here for burial. Funeral services were held in the York Center church. Interment was made in the York church cemetery beside the bodies of four of their children who preceded her in death. She was 54 years old.
DEWEY family, Warner township
1875 Pine Valley Census: Dewey, Cyrus 1 male 0 female (residing with or near Anson Green)
>Green, Anson 3 male 3 female (See Dewey history and obit)
1895 Warner census, head of family: C W Dewey 3 male, 1 female
1893 Longwood Plat map sec 33 CW Dewey (1905 = Abbott prop)
November 26, 1896: C. Dewey, of Hemlock, visited the county seat Monday. The Clark Republican and Press
Day Creamery Co (Levis township) payment records show that a boarding house was built on the same land in 1904. Miscellaneous March 16-August 11, 1904 expenses for that building...C.W. Dewey labor and lumber $16.36....
Tooly, Achsa nee Goff (5 June 1828 – 7 July 1904)
Mrs. Axa Tooly died at the home of her son C.W. Dewey in Neillsville July 7, 1904, aged 76 years, 1 months and 2 days. Deceased was born in the state of New York but came to Wisconsin when young. She was first married to Cyrus Dewey, Sr, who died about a year and a half after their marriage. Later she married Henry Tooly, who survives her. By the first marriage she leaves one son, Cyrus W. Dewey,Jr and by the last marriage, a son, Wilbur Tooly, now residing in Centralia, Wash.
“...Cy (Cyrus) Dewey was foreman of the Withee estate which consisted of 21,530 acres in Longwood and Hixon townships.....” The Hub of Clark County (1853 - 1934)
Cyrus W. Dewey,
foreman of the Withee estate, of 21,530 acres, in Longwood, Hixton Township,
Clark Co, was born in Dodge County, Wisc, September 10, 1850, the son of Cyrus
and Achsa (Goff) Dewey, both natives of New York State. The father was a pioneer
of Dodge Co, Wisconsin, where he died of typhoid fever when our subject was but
four months old. The mother was afterward married to Henry Tooley, and they had
two children, only one of whom still survives, Wilbur. They now reside in Loyal
Township, this county. Cyrus W. left home at the age of thirteen years, and has
depended upon his own resources since that time. He first lived in Adams Co,
this State, a short time, after which he lived with his grandfather, Theodore
Goff, in Columbia Co, a few years. In 1868 he came to Clark Co, where he worked
in the woods two winters, and drove logs in the spring. He next began work in
the logging camps, and has been foreman of the same ever since, except two
winters. He has also been engaged in farming, but since Mr. Withee's death has
put in his entire time as foreman for the estate. He owns a farm of 160 acres in
Pine Valley Township, seventy of which is cleared, and all is rented to
neighbors. Mr. Dewey was married
(in Neillsville)
October 9, 1877, to Emma Tyler,
who was born in the State of New York in 1857, the daughter of Nelson Tyler,
Ulster Co, New York. Of their two children one is still living
(Anson, named after Anson Green)
Ancy,
born November 17, 1878. Alice (born
cDec 1882) died June 17, 1890, at the age
of seven and a half years. Mr. Dewey has held the office of Assessor, and was a
member of the Side Board a few years in Pine Valley, and is now a member of the
Masonic order at Neillsville. Mrs. Dewey is a member of the Presbyterian Church
of this city. 1891 HISTORY OF CLARK &
JACKSON CO., WI
DEWEY, Cyrus W. (10 Sep 1849 – 25 July 1921)
Cyrus W. Dewey came to Clark Co in the fall of 1868, driving a team of mules up from Columbia Co. He went into the woods that winter and hauled logs for Anson Green and in the succeeding winter, though but 22 years of age, he ran camp successfully for Mr. Green. In later years he ran camp for Tom Kearns and for Hixton & Withee and managed the N.H. Withee estate. For years he owned a farm south of Neillsville and there spent his summers, later moving to this city (Greenwood) and living on Division St. For the past couple years Mr. Dewey had failed in health and in the latter part of June he went to the Marshfield Hospital. He was accompanied by his wife, who helped care for him at the time he underwent two operations. His son was also with him during the latter days of his life and gave two quarts of blood at different times in the hope that a blood infusion would save his father.
The remains were brought home and the funeral services were conducted at the armory by the Masonic brethren. Mr. Dewey was always active in public affairs and held many town offices. He was a director in the Lynn Mutual Fire Insurance Co.
DEWEY, Anson Cyrus (17 Nov. 1880 – 14 April 1936)
Anson Dewey, the son of Cyrus W. Dewey and Emma Theresa Tyler, was born Nov. 17, 1880, in Clark Co and died April 14, while a patient at Presbyterian hospital in Chicago, following an illness of two months. Mr. (Cyrus W.) Dewey passed away in 1921 and Mrs. (Emma, 22 May 1858 – 19 Nov 1925) Dewey in 1925. A sister Elsie (Alice per 1891 history, born c Dec 1882, died 17 June 1890 at age 7 1/2) died in infancy. (There is an Elsie Dewey in the Neillsville cemetery, no parents listed, but she was born 13 July 1905 and died 29 Nov 1987. Nothing further found on this “Elsie”.) After attending the high school in Greenwood, Mr. Dewey took up pharmacy at Northwestern School of Pharmacy at Chicago and after completing the course operated a drug store in Spokane, Wash., for three years. He returned to Wis in 1913. He spent two years in Virginia, Minn., with the Edward Hines Lumber Company mills, later representing the company in the sales department at Aurora, Ill., and as district sales manager in Detroit, Mich. The past eight years he has been Chicago representative of the Shevlin Pine Sales Co. He is survived by his wife, Garnet Kenner Dewey, to whom he was married Sept. 1, 1917, a daughter, Ardene Dewey Dissotell and a grandson, Dewey Dissotell, of Seattle, Wash. Services were held at Postlewait Chapel at Oak Park, Ill. Mr. Dewey was well known in lumber circles and this service was largely attended by his Chicago business associated and friends. The body was brought to Eau Claire on the 400, accompanied by the widow, her mother, Mrs. Geo. S. Carr of Aurora, Ill., and A. F. Boyd, representing the Shevlin Pine Sales Co. Mr. and Mrs. Crosby Shevlin came from Minneapolis to attend the services here, which were held at at Lowe’s Funeral Home, with interment in the family lot at the Neillsville Cemetery.
DEWHURST family, Warner township
1880 sec 23 & 24 no residence Mary I. Dewhurst (daughter of R. Dewhurst)
1893 sec 23 & 24 no residence R. Dewhurst (1906 property of four other individuals)
September 1882: On the first day of September, 1882, Messr J. L. Gates & Co., who has conducted a private bank in this city under the name of the Madison Bank, transferred the business to Richard Dewhurst, who will continue the same business, under the same name. Joseph Morley will continue to be cashier and Miss Mary Dewhurst (daughter of Richard and Maria nee Curtis Dewhurst ) will be bookkeeper...This will give Madison a banking house with means sufficient to supply the wants of all our businessmen and with a credit equal to that of the best banks in the state. It will be to Neillsville, what the Batavian Bank is to La Crosse. Judge Dewhurst has resided in Clark Co since 1856. Dewhurst has amassed a fortune by a shrewd foresight of the rise in value of our pine timber and by giving attention to all the details of his business.
October 1892: Richard Dewhurst has 75 choice residence lots for sale and the lumber to build houses upon the lots. He will sell both lots and lumber on credit to suit the purchaser with from one to five years to repay the loan. He also has nine 40’s of good farmland within two miles of Neillsville for sale. Build yourself a house or buy a farm.
DEWHURST, Richard (12 May 1826 – 13 Oct 1895)
Richard Dewhurst, founder of the Neillsville Bank, and a lawyer, judge and business man, was born near the city of Manchester, England, May 12, 1826, son of Miles and Mary Dewhurst. His residence in his native land was short, as in the year following his birth his parents-he being then their only child-emigrated to the United States, settling in Bristol, Mass. From that place they subsequently removed to Lorraine County, Ohio, where they passed the remainder of their lives, and where three more sons were born to them-George, Joseph and Edmund. Richard Dewhurst’s ambition lay in the direction of the law, which he studied at Oberlin, Ohio. He was admitted to the bar of Ohio, but in 1850 went to Jo Daviess County, Ill., where for awhile he worked, in the lead mines.
Then for a year or two he taught private school in Scales Mound, Ill., from which place, about 1852, he removed to Potosi, Grant Co, Wis. In 1854 he was teaching school in Platteville, Wis., and, in 1856 was admitted to the bar of Wisconsin at White Oak Springs, locating at Weston Rapids Clark Co, on May first of that year. In 1858 he was elected to the Wisconsin Assembly on the Democratic ticket. In the following year he became registrar of deeds of Clark Co. It was in this year, on March 29, that he married Maria S. Curtis, who was born in Ohio, April 9, 1840, daughter of Caleb and Mary Ann (Hurd) Curtis. Her parents, both natives of Connecticut, settled at Cottage Grove, near Madison, Dane Co, Wis. After his marriage Richard Dewhurst came to Neillsville, settling on the bank of the creek below the mill. Mr. Dewhurst erected a frame dwelling, which stood on the present sit of the Emery Bruley home.
Mr. Dewhurst engaged somewhat extensively in logging, which was a wide-spread occupation in those days. He had already, in 1856, held the position of judge of Clark County, and in 1864 he was elected to the legislature again, serving during the session of 1865, and being again a member in 1875, in which year he was also superintendent of schools. On the death of William Hutchinson he filled the latter's unexpired term as treasurer and in the year 1877 was again judge, serving on the latter occasion until 1879. Mr. Dewhurst built the fine colonial residence on Hewett in which his widow now resides, and also the block on Main street bearing his name. He was a member of the Masonic order, while his religious affiliations were with the Universalist Church. Judge Dewhurst and his wife were the parents of three children: Frank, who died, at the age of two years Mary, wife of W. L. Hemphill, and Lillian who died young. His death took place Oct. 13, 1895. Mrs. Dewhurst, who for so many years has been one of the foremost ladies Neillsville, is interested in philanthropic and patriotic work, and is now interested in the work of the American Red Cross. Condensed 1918 History of Clark County
DIMLER family, Warner township
1905< #34 Dimler, William Head W M 33 Single Wisconsin Germany Farmer 8 O F
1906 sec 18 residence and school house or cheese factory bldg (1880-1893 = M. Markham property)
DIMLER, William marriage 9 May 1907
Invitations are out for the wedding of Wm. Dimler and Myrtle Dary, which will occur May 9, 1907. The couple is well known residents of the West Side (Greenwood), the groom being a bachelor man and the bride the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. (Jane nee Williams) Dary.
DIMLER, William (22 Dec 1871 – 20 July 1931)
Wm. Dimler, 59, for many years a resident of the Town of Warner, died at the Sacred Heart Hospital, Eau Claire July 20, 1931. Deceased became suddenly ill on July 11. He was taken to the hospital the following day and immediately underwent an operation for a ruptured appendix. Mr. Dimler was born (of John and Anna Dimler) in Kiel, Wis., on Dec. 22, 1871. When a small boy he came to Clark Co with his parents and settled on a farm about 4 miles southwest of Greenwood, now known as the Gus Meinholdt place. Later he purchased a farm in the Town of Warner. He was united in marriage to Myrtle Dary on May 9, 1907. To this union four children were born, three daughters and one son. They are Ivy (Mrs. Myron Thwing), Town of Beaver and Alta, Laura and David at home. Besides his wife and children he leaves to mourn, two brothers and one sister. One brother (Henry who died in 1911?) and two sisters (includes Elizabeth Dimler who married Fritz Garitz?) preceded him in death. Funeral services were held from the West Side Immanuel Reformed Church. The body was laid to rest in the West Side (UCC) Cemetery.
DIMLER, Mrytle nee Dary (20 April 1890 – 21 Jan 1934)
Mrs. Myrtle Dary Dimler was born April 20, 1890 in Richland County, Wis., and passed away at her home near Greenwood Jan. 21, 1934 at the age of 44 years, 9 months and 1 day. She was married to Wm. Dimler May 9, 1907, who passed to his reward July 20, 1931. To this union were born 3 daughters and one son, Eva (Mrs. Myron Thwing) of Stanley, Alta, Laura and David who reside at home. She is survived by her children, one grandchild, Elaine Thwing, three sisters, Eva (Mrs. Ben Thomas), Hoyt; Lucretia (Mrs. Ernest Kreissig), Greenwood; Cora (Mrs. Ernest Mews), Arpin, and two brothers, Harlen and Otto, both residing near Greenwood. Funeral services were held at the Dimler home. Burial was made in the German Reformed Cemetery.
DIMLER, David (4 Mar 1900* – 3 Nov 1946)
David Dimler, a former resident of Greenwood, was killed in an auto accident at Elk City, S.D., Nov. 3, 1946, according to word received by relatives here. His brother-in-law, Myron Thwing, Greenwood, left for Elk City last night to bring the body here for burial. Dimler, a veteran of World War II, was an REA employee here early this year prior to leaving for South Dakota. He is the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Dimler. He is survived by two sisters. A third sister, Mrs. Myron Thwing, was killed in an auto accident near here two years ago. [NOTE: Gleaner Obit birth date* conflicts with UCC cemetery date of 31 May 1919. Also, his parents were not married until 1907]
Thwing, Iva E. nee DIMLER (21 April 1912 – 1 Dec 1944)
Iva Ethel Dimler, second daughter of William and Myrtle Dimler, was born on April 21st, 1912 in the town of Warner. She was united in marriage to Myron Thwing, also of Greenwood, in the City of Marshfield on May 3rd, 1930. To this union three children were born, Elaine Myrtle, Arlene Ethel, Delmar Duwell. She leaves these three children besides her husband; also 2 sisters, Laura, (Mrs. Oscar Peterson) of Blanchardville; Alta, (Mrs. Ora Osborn), Fifield, a brother David in the service of his country, and an aunt, Mrs. Ernest Mews, Auburndale. Mrs. Thwing, whose home was 6 ¼ miles northwest of Greenwood, was killed instantly Friday evening, Dec. 1, 1944 at about 6 o’clock, when the Thwing car was struck by another at the crossroads a mile west of Longwood.
The car which crashed into the back end of the Thwing trailer loaded with feed was driven by Eugene Johnson. The impact threw the Thwing car into the ditch. Mr. Thwing suffered lacerations of the forehead and Arlene had cuts about the face. Mr. Thwing and children were taken to Victory Hospital, Stanley, the children returning home the following day. Funeral services were held at Schiller Undertaking Parlor, then at the Methodist Church. Interment was made in the Greenwood Cemetery. Funeral services were held at the Hill Funeral Home for Myron Dwell Thwing, 60, Greenwood, who died Oct. 24, 1959, in Memorial Hospital at Neillsville, where he had been a patient for about seven weeks. Our Savior's Lutheran Church officiated. Burial was made in Greenwood Cemetery. Mr. Thwing was born March 25, 1899, at Briggsville in Columbia Co. When he was a small boy his parents moved to a farm in the Town of Beaver, where he was educated in La Tart School. Later the family moved to Stanley. On May 3, 1930, he was married to Iva Dimler at Marshfield. In 1939 they moved back to Clark Co. He continued to live in the Greenwood area except for brief intervals spent in Chicago, Ill. and California after his retirement from farming. His wife died in an auto accident Dec. 1, 1944. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Robert (Elaine) Crase, Boscobel; Mrs. Walter (Arlene) Krultz, Willard; a son, Delmer, Willard two sisters, Mrs. Albert (Bernice) Ehlert and Mrs. Otto (Ruth) Stowe, both of Abbotsford, and four brothers, Henry, Abbotsford David, Greenwood Ralph, Stanley and Rufus, Brilton, S.D. One brother and one sister died in infancy.
1905 #131 Dimler, Louis Head W M 31 M Wisconsin Germany Day Laborer 10 Rental H Mattie Wife W F 35 M Wisconsin NY/Penn Arnold Son W M 3 S Wisconsin Wisconsin (no name) Daughter W F 3 S Wisconsin Wisconsin
>1956> CC Directory: Dimler, Orville >Greenwood P.O. 2 Eaton sec 21
>1960-61>
CC Directory:
Dimler, Orville
>Greenwood P.O.
Eaton sec 16, 21
March 9, 1900: Lou Dimler is the proud father of a bouncing boy born March 4. Gleaner
DIMLER, Louis (15 July 1869 – 26 Jan 1939)
Louis Dimler was born at Keil, Sheboygan Co, Wis., July 15, 1869, son of John and Anna Dimler. He was united in marriage to Miss Mattie Sanford at Neillsville on Oct. 21, 1898 and settled in the Town of Warner, Clark Co for a time, later moving to their present farm home in the Town of Eaton. Two children were born to this union, Orville, who lives in the Town of Eaton and Elsie (b. 28 Mar 1902), who passed away Dec. 2, 1918 (buried Greenwood cemetery). Mr. Dimler passed away at his home Jan. 26, 1939. His death was sudden. He was feeling well when he got up in the morning, made the fires and did his chores at the barn. Later he wanted to come into Greenwood and had some trouble trying to start his car. He went into the house where he sat down on the couch. After awhile he complained of felling queer. This was followed by distress and pain, at times he felt better, but death came about 1:00 p.m. His wife, his son and his brother were with him. Mr. Dimler leaves to mourn, his wife, his son Orville (called “Arnold” on the 1905 census; b. 4 Mar 1900, d. 5 Dec 1990, buried Greenwood cemetery) and wife (Martha a.k.a. Matilda, b. 14 Jan 1901, d. 15 Dec 1980, buried Greenwood cemetery) and their two children Rudolph and Arbutus (see “Happy Birthday” below), a brother, Gus (d. 15 July 1954, buried pauper’s field, Greenwood cemetery), one sister, Mrs. Mary Jepson of Nebraska. Funeral services were held at the home followed by services at the Greenwood Methodist Church. The body was laid to rest in the Greenwood Cemetery. [NOTE: There is also a Ludwig Dimler, born July 1871, no death date, married Matti Sanford in 1898, on the UCC cemetery list]
Dec 22, 1932: Happy Birthday Arbutus Elsie Dimler, Neillsville, 4, Dec. 29. Neillsville Press
Dec 27, 1906: Mrs. L. Dimler
and little daughter Elsie (b. 28 Mar 1902, d. 2 Dec 1918) returned from Chicago Friday
morning, where they had been consulting a specialist in Elsie’s case. The
physician gave her much encouragement. She stopped while in the Windy City at
Booth’s Hotel, 346 South State St., W. W. Booth who formerly lived here being
the proprietor. They sent regards through Mrs. Dimler to their Greenwood
friends, about whom they inquired with much interest.
Greenwood Gleaner
DIMLER, Mattie marriage 2 Sep 1941
Announcement has been made of the marriage of Mrs. Mattie Dimler of Greenwood and Kelly Robinson of Mondovi, Wis. The ceremony was performed at the Methodist Parsonage in Durand. Attendants were the groom’s brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Robinson. After returning to Mondovi, the bride and groom left for St. Paul, where they spent several days visiting relatives.
Robinson, Mattie nee Sandford (22 June 1876 – 17 April 1950)
Mrs. Mattie Robinson, 73, Mondovi, a former resident of Greenwood, Clark Co, died April 17, 1950. Funeral services were held at the Grace Methodist Church, and burial was made in the Greenwood Cemetery (cemetery has Matti listed under “Dimler” and “Robinson”, b. 1873 d. 1950). Mrs. Robinson, the former Mattie Sandford, was born June 22, 1876 in the Town of Warner. She was married to Louis Dimler Oct. 21, 1899, in Greenwood. He died in Jan. 1939, and her second marriage took place Sept. 2, 1941, to Kelly Robinson in Mondovi. Since her second marriage she had been a resident of Mondovi. She is survived by a son Orville Dimler, Marshfield. She was also preceded in death by a daughter (Elsie Dimler) and a brother (Abe Sanford).
Dec 18, 1913: Abe Sanford, who made his home with his brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Dimler, who reside on a farm west of Greenwood, died at St. Joseph's hospital in Marshfield Sunday as a result of injuries he received in a runaway while driving to the home of his brother-in-law from this Greenwood a week ago Thursday. Mr. Sanford had been employed at Ladysmith and was on his way home. Arriving at Greenwood he secured a ride with a neighbor of his brother-in-law. When out in the country about four miles, Mr. Sanford, who was driving, accidentally dropped the lines. In trying to recover them, he fell over the dashboard, landing between the horses, and was seriously injured about his head, which later resulted in death. He was unmarried and thirty years of age. GREENWOOD GLEANER
DIMLER, Henry G. (7 Jan 1856 – 12 Aug 1911)
Henry Gottlieb Dimler died at his home in Washburn, Clark Co, aged 55 years, 7 months and 5 days, the cause of death being heart disease. Deceased formerly lived near Greenwood (bother of William, Louis and Gus Dimler?), but some years ago he moved to Washburn, where he opened up a farm. He leaves a wife, a daughter in South Dakota and a son at Centralia, Wash. The funeral was held at the M.E. Church. (Buried Neillsville cemetery)
Neillsville cemetery has Henry G. Dimler born 28 Dec 1855, parents not listed, Henry G. Dimler was married to Johanna, parents not listed, she was b. 31 Mar 1849, d. 6 Jan 1939, two children: Henry C. Dimler, b. 23 Aug 1885, d. 7 Dec 1954; Johanna L. Dimler, b. 30 Mar 1888, d. 11 Aug 1917—same as following Johanna who married in 1906?
DIMLER, Johanna Marriage – 5 Feb 1906
William Tischer Jr. of Pine Valley, Clark Co. and Miss Johanna Dimler were married Feb. 5, 1906, Rev. Brandt officiating, the ceremony taking place at the pastor’s residence.
The groom is a thrifty young farmer. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dimler of Washburn, Clark Co. (per following Tischer obit they were probably later divorced, Johanna died in 1917, Wlm Tischer married a second time in 1913)
Tischer, Wilhelm Frederick (1 Aug. 1874 – 18 April 1939)
Wilhelm Frederick Tischer, son of William and Ernestine Kluge Tischer, was born in Gross Mertinau, Germany, August 1, 1874, and passed away in his Pine Valley home after a short illness, April 18, 1939. His age was 64 years, 8 months and 17 days. He came to America in 1888 and settled in Minnesota. After four years he returned to Germany and accompanied his parents to this country, the family settling in Pine Valley where he spent the remainder of his life. He was married to Johanna Dimler. One son, Carl, of Neillsville, was born to this union. His marriage to Louisa Hubreg occurred on September 21, 1913. Three daughters, Mrs. Bert (Laura) Copeland of Malone, Wis.; Mrs. Gerhardt (Ella) Lichte of Clark Co; and Lydia at home, were born to this union. Surviving are the widow, the four children. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services were held from the Schiller Funeral Home and from the Zion Reformed church. Burial was made in the Neillsville Cemetery.
DITTON family, Warner township
1905 #142 Ditton, Frank Head W M 34 S Wisconsin Pennsylvania Day Laborer 9 O F F " Mrs. Mother W F 65 W Pennsylvania Pennsylvania
DITTON,
Sarah a.k.a. Mary nee Mosier or Mosien (25 Dec 1828 – 7 Sept 1910)
Mrs. Sarah Ditton died Sep. 7, 1910, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Oscar
Fricke, after a lingering illness of several years. She was born at Delaware,
Ohio, in 1828, and moved to northern Indiana with her parents when a child. She
was married (at age 32, previously married?) to George Ditton in 1860.
To them were born seven children, four of whom survive: Mrs. Sarah Miner, of Ft.
Wayne, Ind., Mrs. Oscar (Clara 1872-1941)
Fricke and Mrs. Mattie (Martha 1863-1936)
Rand and son Frank of Greenwood. Short services were held at the house
and funeral services were also held at the Presbyterian Church. Burial took
place in Greenwood cemetery (Sarah also listed as
Mary, birth and death dates the same).
Greenwood cemetery: Charley Ditton 22 April 1855 – 10 July 1899, parents listed as George and Mary (Sarah) nee Mosier Ditton, but they weren’t married until 1860; Mary (Sarah) Ditton 25 Dec 1828 – 7 Sept 1910, parents Israel and Juncha nee Covey Mosien; Henry Louis Ditton 9 Dec 1867 – 17 Nov 1890, no parents listed, married Sarah Cole on 11 June 1919. This entry is in error. Sarah Cole 1891-1957 married on 11 June 1919 to Henry DITTNER, not DITTON).
DITTON, George D. (2 July 1865 – 2 July1897)
George Ditton (son of Sarah and George Ditton) dropped dead near the home of his sister, Mrs. H. G. (Martha “Mattie”) Rand, on Thursday of last week, July 2, 1897, about six o' clock, of heart disease. He had been in excellent spirit during the afternoon and at about half past five he left the house accompanied by his brother and nephew. When they had gone about two miles they came to where several bunches of strawberries were growing in the edge of the woods. Mr. Ditton stooped over to pick a bunch of berries and fell forward on his face dead. The cries of the boys brought the neighbors to the spot and he was carried to the home of his sister, where restoratives were applied but to no avail. The deceased had recently came from Indiana, thinking the climate of Wisconsin would benefit his health, and had only been here a week. The funeral services were held at the house. He leaves a wife and five children. He was buried in the Greenwood City Cemetery.
DITTON, Frank (2 Sept 1875 – 27 Mar 1947)
Funeral rites were held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Dixon, 3 miles north of Greenwood, for Frank Ditton, 71, Greenwood, who died March 27, 1947 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield, where he had been taken the preceding day. Mrs. Dixon is a niece of Mr. Ditton. The Grace Methodist Church officiated at the service. Burial took place in the Greenwood Cemetery. Mr. Ditton was born Sept. 2, 1875 (son of George and Sarah Ditton) in Columbia City, Ind., and was unmarried. Only (?) survivors were two nieces and a nephew (children of Frank’s sister Martha nee Ditton Rand), Paris Rand, Minneapolis, Minn. Mrs. Ernest (Olive nee Rand) Dixon, Greenwood and Mrs. A. L. (Alta nee Rand) Devos, Neillsville.
DRINKWINE family, Warner township
1875 Warner census: Drinkwine, Larry; 4 male, 3 female
1880 census, Warner township, CC, WI
Drinkwine, Larry head m w 58 m France England France farmer Drinkwine, Clarissa wife f w 43 m Canada Canada Canada keeps house Drinkwine, Larry Jr. son m w 20 s Wisconsin France Canada laborer Drinkwine, George son m w 17 s Wisconsin France Canada laborer Drinkwine, John son m w 14 s Wisconsin France Canada laborer Drinkwine, Viola daughter f w 12 s Wisconsin France Canada Drinkwine, Violet daughter f w 8 s Wisconsin France Canada
1885 Special Vet’s census: L. Drinkwine, Private; Co B; 8th Reg’t, Wisc
1895 census, head of family: Larry Drinkwine 3 male, 1 female
1880 sec 20 residence Larry Drinkwine
1893 sec 20 residence L. Drinkwine (1906 Otto Gruwell, son-in-law)
DRINKWINE, Larry, Sr. (1 May, 1821 – 13 Nov 1901)
Larry Drinkwine, of section 20, Warner Township,
Clark Co, was born in Paris, France, May 1, 1821, the son of George Drinkwine, a
native of London, England. He brought his family to Montreal, Canada in 1823,
where the father kept a tavern. Mr. Drinkwine began farming in Canada, which he
continued until the fall of 1854, in which year he came to Sheboygan Co on the
steamer Lady Elgin, which sprung a leak on the way, and Mr. Drinkwine and others
were obliged to pump water.
They finally landed in the harbor with no loss of life or property. Mr. Drinkwine first worked on a farm in the vicinity of Sheboygan until 1861, when he enlisted in the war, in Company B, Eighth Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, and served three and a half years, participating in the battles of Mechanicsville, Missouri, Pilot Knob, Iuka, Coffeeville, Holly Springs, Corinth, Pine Bluff, charge and siege of Vicksburg, Red River campaign, Guntown, Mississippi, and others. He was wounded three times: first on the forehead by a piece of shell, on the return from the Red River campaign, next through the left thigh in the charge on Vicksburg, and again in the left ankle at Guntown, the ball striking the bone and passing into the back part of the leg, where it still remains. He still suffers from the effects of these injuries.
After the war Mr. Drinkwine returned to Sheboygan and worked on a farm until 1867, when he came to this county, settling in Warner Township, which he has ever since made his home. In 1870 he settled on his present farm of eighty acres, forty-five of which is cleared. There were no roads here at that time, and Mr. Drinkwine often walked to and from Neillsville, camping in the woods on his way, and one time carried fifty pounds of flour on his back. He would often put the flour on his neck and swim the river, as he could not always get across on the boat. He was married in 1851 to Clarissa Tedrow (22 May 1835 – 4 Sept 1896, buried Greenwood cemetery. Note that there is also a Marion [called “Maria” on the death index] Drinkwine, who died of stomach cancer, with dates of 10 Mar 1831 – 3 Sept 1896, the death date being almost identical to that of Clarissa’s death date. Clarissa and Marion might be the same person. No other reference to a Marion Drinkwine was found.), a native of Sherbrook, Canada, and they have had seven children, five of who are now living: Larry (born c 1861), George (born c1863), John (obit 1865-1933), Villa (born 1868) and Violet (born c1872). Villa (Arvilla 1868-1943) married Otto Duell (should be Gruwell, not Duell), of this city, and they have one child—Edward (Asa Gruwell). History of Clark & Jackson Counties, WI, 1891
“...Lary Drinkwine’s first home was of logs twelve by twelve feet, and roofed with elm bark, but was large enough for himself, wife and three children.....” Mead township history
Nov 15,> 1901: Larry Drinkwine died (Nov 13) at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Otto Gruwell, pneumonia being the cause. The funeral was held from the home, interment to take place in the Greenwood cemetery. Greenwood Gleaner
The following numbered genealogical info researched by Paul Foster and Marla Zwakman, full details available on this site.
2 i. Larry Drinkwine (Jr.) was born Aug 1861. (no further info found)
3 ii. George Washington Drinkwine was born 4 Mar 1863 in Sheboygan, Wisc, and died 15 Jul 1924 in Wenatchee, Chelan Co., Wash.
1906 Warner township sec 8 residence? Geo. Drinkwine
Feb 9, 1900: George Drinkwine and wife are not satisfied to be merely producers of honey of a high grade, but they are trying their hand at something new and they think they have something sweeter than even triple extract of honey – a rollicking baby boy (this should read “girl”), born Feb. 1. (Birth index has Ivie J. born 1 Feb 1900) This is No. 1, and congratulations are therefore in order. Gleaner
George Drinkwine, son of Larry Drinkwine, Sr, born c 1863 per 1880 census, his wife was the daughter of John Cushman Mabie. In addition to the daughter born Feb 1, 1900, there were two other Drinkwine children on the birth index: Vernon born 4 Jan 1902 and John G. born 14 Mar 1907. Parents were not listed on this index. According to the 1921 obit of Cerissa Mabie, George Drinkwine was living at that time in Wenatchee, WA.
John Cushman Mabie, (1837-1901) a resident of the Braun settlement, died at his home after a short illness. The funeral occurred from the home, the interment taking place in the neighborhood cemetery (Forrest Hill). Deceased was born August 15, 1837 in Dutchess county, New York. In 1855 he came to Wisconsin, but three years later went to Missouri. During the next ten years or more he was in Arizona, Nevada and finally back to Wisconsin in 1869. Five years later he came to Clark Co which has since been his home. He was married this same year to Cerissa Preston, who with their three children, survives him. The children are Mrs. Geo. Drinkwine who lives near the home place, Guy Mabie, now in Washington, and Aubra who lives at home. Besides these, deceased leaves three brothers and one sister.
MABIE, Cerissa Jane nee Preston (11 Feb 1858-22 Aug 1921) Cerissa Jane Preston was born Feb. 11, 1858, in Sheboygan County, Wis., and died Aug. 22, 1921, at Wenatchee, Wash., at the age of 63 years, 6 months and 11 days. She was married Oct. 13, 1874, to John C. Mabie, at Neillsville, Clark Co, Wis. Her husband died in Feb. 1901, leaving three children, now residing in Washington, Mrs. G. W. Drinkwine, of Wenatchee, at whose home the mother died, L. G. Mabie, of Monitor, and A.C. Mabie, of Dalkena, all of whom were with their mother when she passed away. In February 1903 she came west to Washington and was married Dec. 28, 1906, to I. M. Deerfield, of Malaga, Wash. who survives her. Besides her husband and children she leaves an aunt, Mrs. D.R. Hadley of Sandpoint, Idaho. The funeral was held at the Central Church of Christ. Interment was in the Wenatchee Cemetery.
Children of George Washington Drinkwine and Maud E. Mabie are:
Notes: George Drinkwine and his family are indexed as Drenkwine in the 1910 U. S. Federal Census, Washington, Chelan Co., West Wenatchee.
7 i. Ivy [Ivie] J. Drinkwine was born 1 Feb. 1900 in Clark Co., Wis. She married Lester Neeld Byrd. He was born 30 Oct. 1891 (SSDI/WWI Reg.) in Columbia Co., Washington, and died 8 Apr 1965 in Dayton, Washington.
8 ii. Vernon Drinkwine was born 4 Jan. 1902 in Clark Co., Wisconsin.
4 iii. John Luther Drinkwine was born 4 Sep 1864 in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, and died 29 Oct 1933 in Ford Township, Polly, Taylor Co., Wis. (see following 1905 census and obit)
1905 #19 Drinkwine, Leonie Head W M 24 Married? Wisconsin Ohio/Penn Farmer 12 Rental Maggie Daughter W F 5 S Wisconsin Wisconsin Addie Daughter W F 3 S Wisconsin Wisconsin Gilford Son W M 1 S Wisconsin Wisconsin Note that census age of 24 gives birthdate of C1881. “Leonie”, wife of John Luther designated as male, should have been female.
DRINKWINE, John Luther (4 Sept 1864 – 29 Oct 1933)
John Drinkwine, Polley resident, sixty-nine years old, died of heart failure October 29, at his home. Funeral services were held at Gilman, with Presbyterian pastor, officiating. Interment was in Meadowbrook cemetery. John Luther Drinkwine was born (son of Larry and Clarissa nee Tedrow Drinkwine) in Sheboygan in 1865 (s/b 1864), and came to Taylor County at the age of three (?) with his parents. He was married on July 4, 1898, and had made his home in Polley since October 27, 1910. Surviving him are his wife, Mrs. Leona Drinkwine, and seven children: Mae, Gilferd, Girlen, Joe, Addie, Beryl, and Lorin. Among the out of town attendants at the funeral services will be Mrs. Addie Huble and Girlen Drinkwine both of Flint, Michigan, and Mr. and Mrs. Lester Lloyd of Greenwood, Wis. Mr. Drinkwine was a member of the Methodist Church. The Star News, Nov. 2, 1933 (Medford, Taylor County, Wisconsin)
Children of John Luther Drinkwine and Leone E. Lloyd are:
9 i. Mae Alie Drinkwine was born 25 Aug 1899 in Warner, Clark Co., Wisc, and died 17 Dec 1964 in Memorial Hosp. Neillsville, Clark Co., Wisc. She is buried in the Greenwood Cemetery, Greenwood Co., Wis. She married Leo Clendenning in Pittsburg, PA.. He died 1949.
10 ii. Addie Amelia Drinkwine was born Abt. 1902 in Greenwood, Clark Co., Wisc.
11 iii. Gilford Drinkwine was born Abt. 1905.
12 iv. John Girlen Drinkwine was born 14 Mar 1907 in Clark Co., Wisc, and died 15 Mar 1981 in Pontiac, Oakland Co., Michigan.
13 v. Joseph C. Drinkwine was born 7 Aug 1915 in Aurora Township, Taylor Co., Wisc, and died Aug 1968 in Michigan. He married Velva E. Wilhelm. She was born 15 Feb 1925 in Flint, Michigan, and died 27 Jan 2004 in Alden, Antrim Co., Michigan.
14 vi. Beryl E. Drinkwine was born 1918.
15 vii. Lorin Ellis Drinkwine was born 2 Oct 1920 in Ford Township, Polly, Taylor Co., Wis., and died 19 Mar 1973 in Macomb Co., Michigan.
Per 1928 obit of Sarah nee Davis Lloyd of Loyal, Larry’s wife was her daughter Leona nee Lloyd, then living in Polly, WI. Larry and Leona’s children per census were Maggie b. c 1900 (think this was May Allie b. 25 Aug 1899); Addie b. c 1902 (birth index Ada b. Jan 1902); Giford b. c1904 (not on birth index), mentioned in Sarah Davis obit along with his brother Girlen. May Allie nee Drinkwine Clendenning’s 1964 obit mentions brothers Girlen and Joseph of Polley, WI (Polley is located in Taylor Co, Aurora township, sec 25 and Ford township sec 30). May Allie’s 1964 obit states that she was predeceased by a brother and a sister, the brother was probably Giford born c1904, the sister who died is not mentioned elsewhere, the sister Addie (b. Jan 1902, on 1905 census) married Lyle Hubble and was still living in 1964.
Sarah A. Davis was born May 5, 1849 in the State of Penn and died at the farm home south east of Loyal, Wis, May 24, 1928, at the age of 79 yrs. In the year of 1854, she with her parents moved to the state of Illinois. In 1858 she with her parents came to Wis, and lived a short time in Richland and Crawford co and in 1860, came to the present farm home. September 17, 1862 she was united in marriage to Charles S. Lloyd of Williby (mispelled) Ohio who preceded her in death, July 24 1895. To this union seven children were born: two boys and five girls. Two girls, Libby and Lilly, died when but small children. Mrs. Lelia Foust Frohmader died in 1910. The surviving children are Lester Charles of Loyal residing on the home place; Leonard Garfield of Spencer, Iowa, Mrs. Leona Drinkwine of Polly (Polley), Wisc. and Mrs Jennie Newman of Wesa (Mesa) Ariz..
The out of town relatives attending the funeral were: Mrs. Drinkwine and two sons Gilford and Girlen of Poly (Polley) Wisc. , Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Lloyd and daughter of Spencer Iowa Mr. E. W. Frohmader of Simcoe, N. Dak., and Mrs. Rozeltha Greenwood and Gilbert V. Foust, both grandchildren of Chicago, Ill. The funeral services were conducted from the farm home and from the Loyal M.E. Church. Interment was made in the Loyal Union Cemetery.
Clendenning, May Allie nee DRINKWINE (25 Aug 1899 – 17 Dec 1964)
Mrs. May Clendenning, 65, a lifelong resident of Greenwood, died Dec. 17, 1964, at Memorial Hospital in Neillsville, where she had been a patient the past month. Funeral services were held at the Grace Methodist Church in Greenwood, and burial was made in the Greenwood Cemetery. The former May Allie Drinkwine was born (to John Luther and Leona nee Lloyd Drinkwine) Aug. 25, 1899 in the Town of Warner, and at the age of 10 years (c1918) went to live with her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Otto (Arvilla nee Drinkwine, daughter of Larry, Sr) Gruwell at Greenwood. Her marriage to Leo Clendenning, who preceded her in death in 1949, took place in Pittsburgh, Pa. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Lyle (Addie) Hubble, Rochester, Mich. and two brothers, Girlen and Joseph Drinkwine, Michigan. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother and a sister.
5 iv. Arvilla "Villa" Drinkwine was born 27 May 1868 in Clark Co., Wisc, and died 16 Nov 1943 in Greenwood, Clark Co. Wisc. Minnie Arvilla “Villa Drinkwine was born 27 May 1868 in Plymouth, Wisc, and died 16 Nov 1943 in Greenwood, Clark Co., Wisc. She was buried in Greenwood, Clark Co., Wisc, Cemetery. She married Otto E. Gruwell 1 Aug 1891 in Merrillian, Jackson Co., Wisc. He was born 5 Oct 1864, and died 29 Jan 1935 in Greenwood, Clark Co., Wisc. He was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Greenwood, Clark Co., Wisc. Child of Arvilla "Villa" Drinkwine and Otto E. Gruwell is:
16 i. Asa Gruwell was born 4 Dec. 1890 in Town of Warner, Clark Co., Wis., and died 11 Oct. 1940 in Bonduel, Wis. He is buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Greenwood Clark Co., Wis. He married Elizabeth Shemmine 28 Jan. 1917 in Chicago, Ill.
6 v. Violet Drinkwine was born 1872 in Clark Co., Wisconsin (no further info)
DYRE family, Warner township
1906 sec 35 residence G. Dyre (Gunder/Guner Dyre) (1915 P. Hecker)
DYRE, Lars Enoch (31 Aug 1842 – 3 Nov 1926)
Mr. Lars E. Dyre was born at Froien, Norway, August 31, 1842 and died at the home of his son, Rev. A. B. Dyre, November 3, 1926, having reached the age of 84 years, 2 months and 3 days. Funeral services were held from the house and from the United Lutheran Church. He came to Greenwood in June 1920 and resided at the home of Mrs. Annie Dyre for five years. Then he went to live with his son, Rev. A. B. Dyre, where he resided until death ended his earthly career. He leaves to mourn his death five children who are Rev. A. B. Dyre, Greenwood, Wis.; Gunder Dyre, Norway; Mrs. Oscar (Anna) Hanson, Colfax, Wis.; Alfred Dyre, Meridian, Idaho, and Mrs. Ernest (Helga) Gilberts, Wilder, Idaho. His wife and four children preceded him in death. The body was laid to rest in the Greenwood Cemetery.
DYRE, Julia Anna nee Johnson (31 Dec 1844 – 23 Feb 1903)
Julia Anna Johnson was born in Norway Dec. 31,
1844 and about thirty-six years ago was married to Lars Dyre. To this
union were born nine children, three of who have passed to the beyond. Those
living are A. B., John, Guner P., Mrs. Anna Hanson,
Alfred and Helga, the last two named being twins. With the
exception of the daughter, Mrs. Hanson, who lives at Colfax, the children all
live near Greenwood, and all including Mr. Hanson were present at the funeral.
About six years ago Mr. and Mrs. Dyre came, to this country, having been
preceded for some time by four of the children. During that time they have
made their home with the children, sometimes here and sometimes at Colfax. Since
Guner bought the Ole Peterson farm two or three years ago the parents
have lived with him. It was here that Mrs. Dyre was laid up a couple of years
ago with the broken limb and where she suffered the stroke of paralysis that
only five days after caused her death. The end came apparently unconsciously to
the patient. The funeral occurred from the home. Interment took place in the
Greenwood cemetery. >[Son
Guner/Gunder Dyre on 1906 Warner plat map sec 36, returned to Norway by father
Lar’s death in 1926?]
March 15, 1906: Alfred L. Dyre (Alfred, brother of John, both sons of Lars and Julia Dyre) and Otto Sether (cousin of John Dyre, on his 1905 census as Otto Sater) took the train Monday forenoon for the eastern states where they expect to spend the summer. Greenwood Gleaner
1895 census, head of family: Adolph Dyre 3 male, 1 female
1906 sec 23 no residence O. Dyre; sec 24 residence O. Dyre
DYRE, Adolph Bernard (25 Aug 1868 – 2 Feb 1933)
Rev. Adolph Bernard Dyre (son of Lars and Julia Dyre) was born August 25, 1868 at Trondhjem, Norway, where he spent the early part of his life, coming over to America in 1888. He attended Eau Claire High School in 1893-1894 and finished his High school education at Greenwood, Wis, graduating in 1895. He also graduated from Red Wing Seminary at Red Wing, Minn. He taught English and Norwegian in schools for several years. He was ordained as a minister in 1901, and was engaged in Evangelistic work at Greenwood and Colfax, Wis, Buxton, Grand Forks, Enderlin, ND and various other places. The last few years, he has been engaged in farming, spending part of the time in Evangelistic work. On March 15, 1893, he was united in marriage to Eline Englebretson. To this union were born five girls and ten boys, three sons dying in infancy. (Greenwood cemetery and death index: Johnnie 9-18-1895/4-18-1896, “gastritis from artificial food”; Death Index: Arnal d. 4-27-1897; Birth Index: Obed M. 7-15-1902 no further record. Possible sons, no parents listed. Also possible that the infants were born and died elsewhere.) The living are: Emil of Grand Forks, ND; Joe, Edgar and Henry of Racine, Wis; (missed Owen (living in Montana); (Alice) Mrs. Peter Zounis of Glenwood, Minn; (Belinda) Mrs. E. R. Conway and Alma of Minneapolis, Minn; (Tillie) Mrs. A. G. Drake of Loyal, Wis; Owen, Kenneth, Oscar, and Florence of Greenwood, Wis. Two years ago he became ill and was taken to the Marshfield hospital. He had been in fair health until Dec 12, 1932 and was taken to the Owen hospital. He had been failing in health the past four weeks, passing away at his home Feb 2, 1933. He leaves to mourn his death, his wife and twelve children. He also leaves two sisters, Mrs. Oscar (Anne) Hanson of Colfax, Wis, Mrs. Ernest (Helga) Gilbert of Boise, Idaho, and a brother, Alfred of Meridian, Idaho.
Funeral services were held from the United Lutheran Church, in Greenwood. The body was laid to rest in the Greenwood Cemetery. The out-of-town relatives and friends were: Mrs. Peter Zounis, Glenwood, Minn.; Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Conway and Miss Alma Dyre, Minneapolis, Minn.; Mr. and Mrs. Joe Dyre, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Dyre, and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dyre, Racine Wis.; Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Drake of Loyal, Wisconsin, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Hanson and Mr. Ellingson, Colfax, Wis.; Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Enockson, Fairchild, Wis., and Mr. Fred Church of Loyal, Wis.
DYRE, Eileen nee Englebretson (25 Mar 1873 – 19 June 1948)
Mrs. A. B. Dyre, 75, who for the past several years had been making her home in Loyal with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Stutte, died at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Marshfield, where she had been a patient since June 12. She had suffered a stroke and had been in poor health for several years. A short service was held at the Kenneth Dyre home before the church service at the Trondhjem Lutheran Church. The Burial was in the Greenwood Cemetery. Mrs. Dyre, the former Eileen Engelbretson, was born in Norway, March 25, 1873. Her husband, the Rev. A. B. Dyre, died in 1933. Surviving are eight children, Kenneth, Greenwood; Joel and Edgar, both of Racine; Emil, Dakota (obit info: Emil died between March 1950 and March 1982, no further info); Oscar, Detroit Lake, Minnesota; Mrs. Hubert (Florence) Stutte, Loyal; and Alice and Alma (obit info: Alma died between March 1982 and Dec 1989, no further info), both of Minneapolis. Two sons, Henry (died 1934) and Owen (died 1941) and a daughter, Belinda (died 1937), preceded her in death.
DYRE, Joseph L. (18 Sept 1894 – 9 Dec 1989)
Mr. Dyer passed away at St. Mary’s Medical Center Dec 9, 1989, at the age of 95 years. He was born (son of Rev. Adolph and Eline Englebretson Dyre) in Colfax, Wisc on Sept 18, 1894 and had lived in Racine for most of his life. He served in the US Army in Europe during WWI. Mr. Dyer was a carpenter and worked for The Racine Board of Education for fifteen years retiring in 1959. Surviving are one daughter, Joyce Dyer of Racine; one brother and sister-in-law Kenneth and Leora Dyre, Greenwood, WI: one sister Mrs. Tillie Perrot of Kelso, Wash; one granddaughter Beverly (John) Holmes of Sturtevant, Wis; three step-daughters Delores (Donald) Johnson, Barbara Schultz, Sarah Obernberger, all of Racine. He was preceded in death by his three wives Emma in 1943, Anna in 1969, Louise in 1989; daughter Genevieve Farmer in 1974, a son-in-law Irwin Farmer in 1989. Funeral services were held at the Wilson Funeral Home Racine. Burial was at West Lawn Memorial Park. May 28, 1918 WW1 Clark Co Draft call: Dyre, Joe L. P.O. Greenwood
DYRE, Edgar marriage 16 Jun 1920
Miss Lyda Hamre and Mr. Edgar Dyre, both of Greenwood, were united in marriage, June 16, 1920. The groom is employed at the Greenwood Co-op, Merc. & Shipping Co. and his bride has been employed at the telephone office. He is the son of Rev. and Mrs. A.B. Dyre and she is a daughter of Mr. T.T. Hamre. They will make their home in this city.
DYRE, Edgar E. (c1897 – 6 June 1979)
Mr. Dyer passed away at St. Mary’s Medical Center June 6, 1979, at the age of 82 years. He was born in Colfax, Wisc, and had lived in Racine since 1923. In Greenwood, Wisc, on June 16, 1920, he was united in marriage to the former Lida E. Hamre. During World War II, he served with the United States Army with the Corps of Engineers. Mr. Dyer was employed by the Young Radiator Co. as a welder for 29 years, retiring in 1962.
Surviving are one daughter and son-in-law, Evelyn and Robert Belland; one son and daughter-in-law, Glenn and Delores Dyer; three sisters, Miss Alma Dyre of Torrence, Calif, Mrs. Tillie Parrott of Washougal, Wash, and Florence Stutte of Loyal, Wisc; three brothers, Emil Dyre of Grand Forks, North Dakota, Joe Dyer of Racine and Kenneth Dyre of Greenwood, Wisc. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lida E. Dyer on February 5, 1978. Funeral services were held at Holy Communion Lutheran Church. Burial followed at West Lawn memorial Park.
Zoumis, Alice nee DYRE (28 Aug 1898 – 27 April 1950)
Mrs. Alice Zoumis, 51, Minneapolis, a former Greenwood, Clark Co resident, died unexpectedly of a heart attack at her home Apr. 27, 1950. Funeral services were held at the Stabnow Funeral Home, and burial was made in the Greenwood Cemetery. Mrs. Zoumis, nee Dyre, was born Aug. 28, 1898 in Greenwood, the daughter of the Rev. and Mrs. A. B. Dyre. She received her education in the Greenwood schools. Following her marriage in 1923 at Enderlin, N.D., to Peter Zoumis, the couple operated a restaurant at Greenwood, Sauk Center, and Minneapolis, Minn. She had been a Minneapolis resident for the last three years. Her husband died in 1946. Surviving Mrs. Zoumis are five brothers and three sisters. They are Joel and Edgar, Racine; Emil, Grand Forks, N.D.; Kenneth, Greenwood; Oscar, Detroit Lakes, Minn. Miss Alma Dyre, Minneapolis; Mrs. Tillie Hayden, who live in the state of Washington and Mrs. Hugo (Florence) Stutte, Loyal. Two brothers, Henry and Owen, and a sister, Belinda, preceded her in death.
DYRE, Tillie M. marriage 27 Sep 1918
The home of Rev. and Mrs. A.B. Dyre was the scene of a wedding Sept. 27, 1918, when their daughter, Tillie M., was united in marriage to Mr. Allie G. Drake, Rev. Dyre performing the ceremony. The bride was was attended by her sister, Alice Dyer, and the groom by Mr. John Olson. The bride is the second daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Dyer. [obit: Albert Ellsworth Darton, 98, one of Wisconsin's few remaining Civil war veterans and the last one in this area, died at his home in this village, December 30, 1942. He had enjoyed splendid health for one of his age until last October. Since then he was confined to his bed much of the time. A grandson, Allie Drake, made his home with his grandparents for many years, and Mr. and Mrs. Drake and children have given kind care and consideration to Mr. Darton in his old age.] No Clark Co cemetery record for Allie Drake. Tillie Dyre Drake next married unknown Hayden by 1950; married third Robert Parrott/Perrot by 1989, lived Washington State.
Conway, Belinda nee DYRE (23 Jan 1903 – 2 Sep 1937)
Mrs. Earl Conway, nee Belinda Dyre, daughter of Mrs. A.B. Dyre and the late Rev. A.B. Dyre, was born Jan. 23, 1903 in Greenwood and spent the early part of her life here. On Nov. 25, 1920 she was united in marriage to Earl Conway at Minn. To this union was born three children, Marlys 13, Robert 9, and Dean 3. She passed away at her home in Minneapolis Sept. 2, 1937, after a lingering illness of about a year’s duration. She leaves to mourn her death her husband and children, her mother, four sisters, Miss Alma Dyre of Minneapolis, Minn.; Mrs. Peter Zounis (Alice) of Glenwood, Minn.; Mrs. A.J. Drake (Tillie) and Mrs. Hugo Stutte (Florence), both of Loyal; six brothers, Joe and Ed of Racine; Owen of Glasgow, Mont.; Emil of Grand Forks, N.D.; Kenneth and Oscar of Greenwood. The body was brought to Greenwood and services were held at the United Lutheran Church. She was laid to rest in the Greenwood Cemetery.
DYRE, Henry (12 Aug 1904 – 22 Dec 1934)
Henry Dyre was born in Greenwood, Aug 12, 1904. He lived in Greenwood until 1927, when he moved to Racine, Wis., where he was employed at the J.I. Case Company. He passed away at a hospital in Kenosha, Wis Dec 22, 1934. He was united in marriage to Miss Susan Schwarze of Greenwood, in the fall of 1928. To this union was born one child, four years old. He leaves to mourn his death, his wife and small son, of Racine, Wis; his mother, Mrs. A.B. Dyre of Greenwood, Wis.; six brothers, Joe and Edgar of Racine, Wis.; Kenneth and Oscar of Greenwood, Wis.; Emil of Grand Forks, N.D., and Owen of Glasgow, Mont., five sisters, Belinda, Mrs. Earl Conway and Alma of Minneapolis, Minn.; Alice, Mrs. Peter Zounis of Glenwood, Minn.; Tillie, Mrs. A.G. Drake and Florence, Mrs. Hugo Stutte of Loyal, Wis. A short funeral service was held in Racine and the body was shipped to Greenwood, where funeral services were held in the Norwegian Lutheran Church. Interment was made in the Greenwood Cemetery.
DYRE, Owen (1907 – 9 Sept 1941)
Buried Greenwood cemetery, no further info.
1956 Clark Co. Directory: Dyre Ken Warner sec 36
1973 Warner prop owners: sec 36 Dyre Kenneth Leora 79.41 acres; sec 35 Dyre Kenneth Leora 24 acres
DYRE, Kenneth marriage 11 Mar 1939
Miss Leora Arp, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Emil Arp, town of Beaver (Clark Co., Wis.), became the bride of Kenneth Dyre, son of Mrs. A.B. Dyre, town of Warner, at a simple ceremony performed by the Rev. M.K. Aaberg, Greenwood, at his home March 11, 1939.
Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Stutte and Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Dyre, Greenwood, attended the couple. A wedding dinner was served to immediate relatives at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Dyre. Mr. Dyre and his bride will make their home on the Mons Krogness farm after April 1.
[Kenneth Dyre: 17 July 1908 – 27 Dec 1993]
Dyre, Oscar A. (18 Oct 1910 – 10 July 1973)
Oscar m. Nelda Hoehne, b. 1911, d. 26 April 2006, both buried Greenwood cemetery.
October 31, 1940, Clark County Press: “America Launches First Peace Time Draft.” A little more than a year later, it was wartime after the Pearl Harbor bombing. Draft call number140: O. A. Dyre, P.O. Greenwood
DYRE, Florence wedding 12 June 1933
At St. Anthony’s Church, Loyal, a very pretty wedding was solemnized when Miss Florence Dyer, the daughter of Mrs., Elaine Dyer of Greenwood, became the bride of Hugo F. Stutte, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Stutte of Loyal. In the bridal party were the bridesmaids, Miss Hilda Stutte of Loyal and Miss Laura Stutte of Wausau, the groom’s sisters, and the best man, brother of the bride, Kenneth Dyer of Greenwood, and Clarence Mashak of Cashton, who served as groomsman. Following the ceremony, a wedding breakfast and reception was given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Drake of Loyal, the latter a sister of the bride. Mr. and Mrs. Stutte left later in the day on a motor trip and on their return will be at home to friends after July 1st, on the groom’s farm, south of Loyal.
Stutte, Florence nee DYRE (4 Oct 1912 – 31 Mar 1982)
Funeral services for Florence Stutte, 69, were conducted at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Loyal. Mrs. Stutte, of Loyal, Clark Co, died March 31, 1982, at St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield. Interment was in the parish cemetery. Florence Dyre was born to Rev. and Mrs. A. B. Dyre on Oct. 4, 1912, at Greenwood. She received her education at Greenwood Schools. She was married to Hugo Stutte at Loyal on June 12, 1933. After their marriage, they farmed in the Town of Loyal until 1967, when they moved to the City of Loyal. She was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church. Surviving her are her husband, Hugo one daughter, Mrs. Nan Jean Kirby of Belvidere, Ill. two sons, Terry and Duane, both of Loyal two sisters, Mrs. Robert (Tillie) Parrott of Washougal, Wash. and Miss Alma Dyre of Torrance, Cal. two brothers, Kenneth Dyre of Greenwood and Joseph Dyre of Racine.
“Thirty years (1910) ago the Engebretson’s, Danielson’s, Johnson’s, Hembres, Krogness’ and all the others went to church in the old Larson school originally located NE of Greenwood in a community known as "Trondhjem". Finally, they decided to build their own church. After the church was built, the old Larson school was moved a short distance north of the Trondhjem corner, onto the old Christopherson farm in Warner sec 35. It is from this farm that the name of the present school, “Christopherson School” was taken”
1907: “This School was known as "Christopherson." It was located in the town of Warner and some students from Beaver Township also attended it.” Carl Christopherson, Clerk; John Dyre, Treasurer; Ivar Hembre, Director. Students: Angeline Dyre, Edvil Dyre. [Angeline and Edvil children of John Dyre]
1915: Christopherson School District No. 1 Warner and Beaver Townships, Clark Co, Wisc. Maud Miller,Teacher; M. Chamberlin, Clerk; L. M. Wellen, Director; John Dyre, Treasurer. Students listed: Alma Dyre, Belinda Dyre, Hilda Dyre, Alven Dyre, Henry Dyre, Owen Dyre, Kenneth Dyre. [Hilda and Alven children of John Dyre; Alma, Belinda, Henry, Owen and Kenneth children of Adolph Dyre]
1954-55 Christopherson School students: >17. Margie Dyre; 18. Joan Dyre; 23. Yvonne Dyre. > [Margie, Joan, Yvonne children of Godfrey Dyre, Godfrey son of John Dyre]
1895 census, head of family: Jno Dyre 4 male, 1 female
1905< #90 Dyre, John Head W M 31 M Norway Norway Farmer 12 O F Anna Wife W F 31 M Wisconsin Norway House Keeper Edwold Son W M 11 S Wisconsin Norway Angeline Daughter W F 6 S Wisconsin Norway Alvin Son W M 3 S Wisconsin Norway Lars Father W M 63 W Norway Norway Farm Laborer 8 Sater, Otto Cousin W M 19 S Norway Norway Farm Laborer 8
1906 sec 26 residence John Dyre
1956 Clark Co. Directory: Dyre Mrs. Anna Warner sec 26
DYRE, John Ludwig (27 Dec 1873 – 11 Mar 1917)
John Dyre was born Dec 27, 1873 (son of Lars and Julia Dyre) near Trondhjem, Norway, and died March 11, 1917 at Greenwood, Wis. He emmigrated to America in the spring of 1890 and came to this city where he resided until his death. He was united in marriage the 3rd day of December 1893 to Miss Anne Peterson. Six children were born to this union of whom five are living, who are Edvil, Angeline, Alvina (Alvin Joel), Hilda and Godfrey. (Arnold B. b. Jan 1897, d. 4-17-1897 of measles followed by pneumonia.) He also leaves to mourn his loss his wife, and aged father, three brothers (Adolph, Guner, Alfred) and two sisters (Anna and Helga). The funeral was held at the Norwegian Lutheran Church.
DYRE, Annie Eliza nee Peterson (26 May 1873 – 21 Dec 1961)
Annie Eliza Peterson, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Elias (Andrea nee Tramel) Peterson was born May 26, 1873 in Greenwood and lived here all her life. On December 3, 1893 she was united in marriage to John Dyre in Greenwood. After their marriage, they resided on a farm north east of Greenwood. She was a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church. Mr. Dyre passed away in 1917. Mrs. Dyre, who has been ill for some time, passed away at the Clark Co Hospital, at Owen, WI., December 21, 1961. Funeral services were held at Our Savior's Lutheran Church. Burial was made in the Greenwood cemetery. Mrs. Dyre is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Chris (Julia) Olsen, Loyal and Mrs. Martin (Hilda) Quast, West Allis a son, Godfrey, Greenwood and a sister, Mrs. Ingebord Hogue, Greenwood. Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by three sons (Arnold d. 1897, Edvil d. 1937 Alvin Joel d. 1946), three sisters and a brother.
DYRE, Edvild L. (1894 – 19 Sep 1937)
E.L. Dyre, prominent business man of this city, passed away Sept. 19, 1937 at a hospital in Thomasville, Ga at the age of 43 years. Mr. Dyre came to this city from Greenwood, Clark Co, Wis 12 years ago and since his residence here had been active in business and community life. He owned and operated the Madison Creamery until a year ago, when he sold to the present owners. He also owned and operated a cold storage and feed business here and in Monticello, Fla. He was united in marriage to Miss Lydia Trueb, Dec. 25, 1918 at Black Hawk, Wis. Mr. Dyre was a member of the First Methodist Church and served on the Board of Stewards. Survivors are his mother, Mrs. Annie E. Dyre of Greenwood, Wis., two daughters, Eunice and Geraldine, and two sons, John L. and E.L. Jr. of Madison. His wife preceded him in death four years ago. Two brothers, Messrs. A.J. (Alvin Joel) Dyre of Syracuse, N.Y., and Godfrey Dyre of Greenwood, Wis., and two sisters, Mrs. Chris (Angeline) Olson of Greenwood and Mrs. Martin (Hilda) Quast of Eau Claire, Wis., also survive. Funeral services were held at the First Methodist Church. Interment was in Oak Ridge Cemetery.
DYRE, Julia Angeline wedding 20 June 1917
On June 20, 1917, at the home of the bride's mother, occurred the marriage of Mr. Christian Olsen of the Town of Unity, and Miss Julia Angeline Dyre of the Town of Warner, Clark Co. The groom was attended by his cousin, Siguard Johnson, Miss Dollie Johnson, a cousin of the bride, acted as bridesmaid. The young couple will make their home on his father's farm, which he has rented.
Oct. 4, 1934: Mrs. Annie Dyre visited her daughter, Mrs. Christ (Julia) Olson, who is a patient at the hospital at Eau Claire, Sunday. Greenwood Gleaner
Olsen, Julia Angeline nee DYRE (2 Sept 1898 – 1983)
Mrs. Chris (Julia Angeline) Olsen, 85, Loyal, was found dead by her son at her home. Death was attributed to natural causes. Services were at Trinity Lutheran Church in Loyal, and burial was in Loyal Lutheran Cemetery. Pallbearers were grandsons, David, William, Chris, Tim and Dan Olsen, and James Jr., Eric and Scott Stevens. The former Julia Dyre was born Sept. 2, 1898 in Greenwood, Town of Warner, Clark Co, to the late Mr. and Mrs. John (Anna Peterson) Dyre. She received her education in rural Greenwood schools and was married to Chris Olsen June 20, 1917 in Greenwood. Mr. Olsen died Jan. 16, 1978. A member of Trinity Lutheran Church and its Women's Group, Mrs. Olsen is survived by five sons, Vern of Wisconsin Rapids, Howard of Owen, Art and John of Loyal and Floyd of Whitewater one daughter, Mrs. James (Ella) Stevens of Sun Prairie one sister, Mrs. Hilda Quast of West Allis one brother, Godfrey Dyre of Greenwood. Funeral services for Chris Olsen, 86, of Loyal, were conducted at Trinity Lutheran Church. Chris Olsen passed away Jan. 16, 1978 at Colonial Nursing Home of Colby. Interment was in the Lutheran Cemetery. Chris Olsen was born on Oct. 24, 1891 at Hartford, Wis. to Andrew and Ellen Olsen. He came to Loyal with his parents at the age of one and received his education at a rural Unity School and at Loyal High School. He was married on June 20, 1917 at Greenwood to Julia Angeline Dyre. They farmed in the Greenwood area for 11 years before moving to the Loyal area, where they farmed until 1949, when he retired and moved to the City of Loyal. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Loyal and was on the board at one time. Surviving him are his wife, Julia five sons, Vern of West Allis, Howard of Owen, Arthur of Loyal, John of Loyal and Pastor Floyd Olsen of Joice, Iowa one daughter, Mrs. James (Ella) Stevens of Sun Prairie two brothers, Albert of Phoenix, Ariz and John of Loyal. Preceding him in death were his parents, one son and one brother.
OLSON, Howard Lee (18 June 1921 – 30 June 1999)
Howard Lee Olsen, 78, Greenwood, died June 30, 1999, at the House of Dove Hospice Home, Marshfield. Funeral services were held at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Greenwood. Burial followed in the Loyal City Cemetery. Howard Lee Olsen was born in the town of Unity, on June 18, 1921, to Christian and Julia Angeline (nee Dyre) Olsen. In 1922, he moved with his parents to Greenwood. He attended Christopherson School until age 12 and then attended Greenwood High School. He married Ila B. Schmidt on Dec. 24, 1941, at the Lutheran parsonage, Greenwood. The young couple farmed in various locations and in 1950 they moved to farm five miles north of Greenwood where they farmed until they retired in December 1986, and moved to their current home in Greenwood. He was a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Greenwood. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Ila B. Olsen, Greenwood, two daughters, Judith (David) Allar, Marshfield, and Donna (Duane) Olson, Greenwood grandchildren, Todd (Terry) Braun, Madison, Tammy (Todd) Beyer, Marshfield, Dan Braun, Ettrick, Shanna Braun, Milwaukee, Jeffrey (Pam) Olson, Stevens Point, Jodi (Tim) Rueth, Unity, Jackie (Tim) Olson, Loyal, Jennifer Olson, Stevens Point, and Jeremy Olson, Greenwood great-grandchildren, Logan and McKenzie Braun, Nathan Beyer, Aubrie and Alyssa Braun, Kinzie Olson, Brooke Firkus, Kelsey and Krista Rueth, Brittany, Ashley, McKaila and Mariah Olson three brothers, Arthur (Beverly) Olsen, Loyal, and John (Gladys) Olsen, Loyal, and Floyd (Beverly) Olsen, New London one sister, Ella Stevens, Sun Prairie. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Conrad and Vern Olsen.
DYRE, Alvin Joel (17 July 1902 – 1 April 1946)
Funeral services were held April 22 at Syracuse, N.Y., for Alvin J. Dyre, 45, a former Greenwood resident, who died of a heart attack April 1, 1946 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Syracuse, N.Y. Burial took palce in Oak Hill Cemetery there. Among the people from Wisconsin who attended the funeral were Mrs. Martin (Hilda) Quast and Mrs. Annie Dyre, Greenwood; Mrs. Chris (Julia Angeline) Olsen, Loyal; Miss Emma and Minnie Johnson, LaCrosse; Mr. Roberts, Milwaukee; Mr. Small and daughter, Oshkosh; and Mr. Showers, Elroy. Alvin Joel Dyre was born at Greenwood July 17, 1902, attended school at Greenwood and the University of Wisconsin, Madison, and was married at Minneapolis Oct. 22, 1929, to Alma V. Johnson. He was past president of the New York Farm Equipment Corp. He was branch manager of the Allis-Chalmers C. at Syracuse, N.Y., and was associated with the Allis-Chalmers Co. for 25 years. Surviving besides his mother, Mrs. Annie Dyre, Greenwood, and his wife, are a foster son, Eddie L. Dyre, Syracuse, N.Y.; a brother, Godfrey Dyre, Greenwood; and two sisters, Mrs. Martin (Hilda) Quast, Greenwood, and Mrs. Chris (Angeline) Olsen, Loyal. Mr. Dyre had been residing at Syracuse the past 12 years.
DYRE, Hilda Alvira marriage 22 Oct 1928
A quiet wedding took place at the home of Mrs. Annie Dyre, when her daughter, Hilda Alvira, was united in marriage to W. C. Martin Quast, son of Mrs. Louis Quast of Globe, Clark Co, Wis., The bride was one of Clark County's teachers and taught for the past two years at the Uncle Sam School near Neillsville. The groom was one of the prominent farmers of Globe. They were attended by Ella Johnson of Greenwood, Wis., cousin of the bride, and Frederick Quast of Globe, brother of the groom. After a short wedding trip to Eau Claire and other points, the newlyweds will make their home in Owen, Clark Co.
Jan 14, 1932: Mr and Mrs. Martin Quast of Eau Claire drove down to visit with Mrs. Louis Quast Sunday.
1973 Warner prop owners: sec 26 Dyer Godfrey 80 acres
DYRE, Godfey Enoch (22 Aug 1909 – 4 April 1990)
Godfrey Dyre, 80, Greenwood, died April 4, 1990 at Neillsville Memorial Home. Funeral services were held at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Greenwood and burial was in Greenwood Cemetery. Godfrey Dyre was born Aug. 22, 1909 in Greenwood to John and Annie (Peterson) Dyre. He was educated in Greenwood Schools. He married Olive Voie on Oct. 24, 1939, at United Lutheran Church, Greenwood. He farmed in the town of Warner, retiring in 1965. He then worked for Pathfinder Trailer Homes in Spencer until 1972. He drove school bus for Greenwood High School. He was a member of the school board for 20 years, was assessor for the town of Warner, served the Credit Union Board for 12 years and was president of the church council. Survivors include his wife, Olive five daughters, Mrs. Joseph (Colene) La Monica, Rolling Meadows, Ill.; Mrs. Donald (Joan) Szepanski, Juneau; Miss Jane Dyre, La Crosse; Mrs. Richard (Margie) Olson, Holmen; Mrs. Dean (Arlene) Johnston, Marcellus, N.Y. Preceding him in death were his parents, two sisters, Angeline and Hilda three brothers, Alvin, John, and Arnold.
EINFELDT family, Warner township
EINFELDT,
Christian F. (1810 – 16 Feb 1896)
“There is a record in the Neillsville, Clark County Courthouse for a
Christian F. Einfeldt, born in Germany in 1810 and died of old age in Warner,
Clark Co., WI Feb. 16, 1896. He was buried in Oak Park, IL.”
Death index:
Einfeldt, Christian F. 16 February 1896 vol 2 page 40
1880 Federal Census--Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois
Name Kinship M/S/D/W Sex Race Age Nativity Occupation Father's Nativity Mother's Nativity
Christian F. Einfeldt Self M Male W 70 Holstein, Germany Garden Worker Holstein, Germany Holstein, Germany Catharina E. Einfeldt Wife M Female W 70 Holstein, Germany At Home Holstein, Germany Holstein, Germany Julius Jensen Other 's Male W 21 Denmark Garden Worker Denmark Denmark Hans Neilson Other M Male W 21 Denmark Garden Worker Denmark Denmark
1905 #133 Einbeldt, Frederic Head W M 71 M Germany Germany Farmer 12 O M F Caroline Wife W F 65 M Germany Germany House Keeper Richard Son W M 26 S Illinois Germany Farm Laborer 8 George Son W M 23 S Illinois Germany Farm Laborer 10 Albert Son W M 22 S Illinois Germany Farm Laborer 10 Lydia Daughter W F 29 S Illinois Germany Zaffkee, Moses Grandson W M 13 S S. Dakota Wis/Ger Zaffkee, Benny Grandson W M 11 S S. Dakota Wis/Ger Susie Grand Daughter W F 10 S S. Dakota Wis/Ger Myrtle Grand Daughter W F 9 S S. Dakota Wis/Ger
1906 sec 22 residence F. W. Einfeldt; sec 23 no residence
Greenwood HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1910: Moses Zaffke (farmer), Backus, MN
HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1913: Josephine Zaffke (Normal School), Pine River Falls, MN.
HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1914: Myrtle Zaffke (teacher), Greenwood, WI
[No further info found on the Zaffke grandchildren, Moses b. c1892; Benny b. c1894; Susie b. c1895; Myrtle b. c1896. Mother, b. c1871, died 1897-1905, was the daughter of Frederick Einfeldt.]
EINFELDT, Frederick W. (23 Sep 1833 – 13 April 1916)
The angel of death has taken another of the old residents in the person of F.W. Einfeldt, who for a number of years has made his home north of Greenwood, having moved here from Chicago in the year 1895 and purchased the farm which now constitutes the homestead. He was born (parents: Christian and Catharina Einfeldt) in Holstein, Germany, Sept 23, 1833, and came to America in the year 1861. He was married twice, his first wife dying soon after their marriage. He leaves to mourn his decease five children: Mrs. Boyle of Butte, Mont. (born prior 1869, first name unknown, last mention of her being alive), Miss Lydia, who has taken care of the home here, Richard and George of this place, and Albert of Duluth, Minn. He died April 13, 1916 at the ripe old age of 82 years. The service was held in the Baptist church and thence to Greenwood Cemetery where he was laid to rest beside his wife who preceded him but a few years.
Sept 6, 1901: F. W. Einfeldt has purchased a corn binder of Chris. Motschenbacher and is putting in large time cutting and binding the corn for himself and neighbors. Olive Newton also has one of the machines.
EINFELDT, Augusta C. nee Grosser (9 Feb 1840 – 2 Nov 1913)
Augusta Caroline Grosser was born in Selesia, Germany, Feb 9, 1840. In 1868 she came to Chicago and was united in marriage to F.W. Einfeldt the following year. They came to Greenwood in 1895, settling on their farm north of this city, which has ever since been their home. In her usual health Sunday morning, she was suddenly stricken down, heart failure being the cause of death. She was the mother of eight children, four (probably born/died Chicago area prior to 1895) of who preceded her in death. Besides her aged husband, she leaves to mourn, Lydia, Richard and George living at home, Albert, also of this place, one step-daughter, Mrs. E.O. Boyle of Butte, Mont., four brothers, August, William, Robert and Reinhold of Chicago.
EINFELDT, Richard marriage June 17 1914
Miss Bessie Schofield and Richard Einfeldt of Greenwood were married at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Schofield near Hope Chapel, Spencer. Mr. Einfeldt is a farmer of the Town of Warner. The bride has been a school teacher for a number of years. Mr. and Mrs. Einfeldt will make their home on the groom's farm north of this city.
EINFELDT,
Richard (28 Jan 1879 – 1954)
Richard Einfeldt, 74, a former resident of Greenwood, died of a heart attack at
his home in Binghamton, N.Y., where he had been in ill health the past year. Mr.
Einfeldt was born Jan. 28, 1879, in Maywood, Ill., and received his education
there. At the age of 16 he came to Greenwood with his parents. On June 18, 1914,
he was married to Bessie Schofield in Spencer, and they moved to
New York four years later. Surviving are his wife two sons, Lee, a
missionary to French Equatorial Africa, and Lynn, Binghamton, N.Y. one
brother, George Einfeldt, Greenwood one sister, Mrs. Lydia Varney,
Maywood, Ill. He is preceded in death by three brothers and one half-sister.
March 8, 1906: Building operations have begun on the new creamery to be built at Warner’s corners on land bought from S. G. Haglund. Richard Einfeldt has the contract to do the carpenter work
1907: Justice of the Peace--A. F. Verney, Aug. Beyer, Chas. Varney, R. Einfeldt.
March 27, 1919: Mrs. R. Schofield of Spencer and Mrs. Richard Einfeldt and little sons spent Thursday afternoon at Aug. Stabnows.
EINFELDT, George (30 Sept 1880 – 2 Aug 1956)
George Einfeldt, 73, Greenwood, died Aug. 2, 1956, at his home of a lingering illness. He had resided in this area since his youth. Funeral rites at Grace Methodist Church, and burial was made in the Greenwood Cemetery. Mr. Einfeldt was born in Maywood, Ill. Sept. 30, 1880, and married Cynthia Varney June 17, 1916, at Greenwood. They reside three miles north of here until moving to the city in 1942. Mrs. Einfeldt, who taught school here, died May 1 of this year. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Edward (Elizabeth) Grimm, Mount Prospect, Ill. and Mrs. Harold (Margaret) Dillenbeck, Greenwood one sister, Mrs. Lydia Varney, Maywood, Ill. One daughter, Mrs. Edith Busch, died in May 1949. [A son Charles George Einfeldt born 16 April 1917, died 15 May 1917, buried Greenwood cemetery.]
EINFELDT, Cynthia nee Varney (14 Aug 1891 – 1 May 1956)
Funeral Rites at Grace Methodist Church here for Mrs. George Einfeldt, 64, Greenwood High School teacher and active church worker and club woman. She died of a heart attack May 1, 1956 at her home. Burial was made in the Greenwood Cemetery. Mrs. Einfeldt, the former Cynthia Elizabeth Varney, was born in Thorp Aug. 14, 1891. She was a year old when her parents came to Hemlock, and later moved to Greenwood. On June 17, 1916, she was married to Mr. George Einfeldt. The couple lived north of this city until 1942 and then moved into the residence that had been occupied by her late parents. Since residing in this city, Mrs. Einfeldt has taught at the Downing and Edgar high school and since 1945 she has been a member of the Greenwood faculty, teaching mathematics and geography. She is survived by her husband, two daughters, Mrs. Edward (Elizabeth) Grimm, Mt. Prospect, Ill. and Mrs. Harold (Margaret) Dillenbeck, Greenwood; one sister, Mrs. Oscar (Irene) Metke, Fort Atkinson two brothers, Verne Varney, Madison, and Forrest Varney, Salonika, Greece.
>Feb 1, 1906: Geo. Einfeldt and Milo Anderson took two loads of Baptist young people out to call on Ella Brown Saturday evening. They took refreshments with them and all had a good time.
EINFELDT, Elizabeth marriage 2 Jan 1942
Miss Elizabeth Einfeldt, Chicago, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Einfeldt, Greenwood became the bride of Edward Grimm, son of Gus Grimm, Mr. Prospect, Ill., Jan. 2, 1942 in a double wedding ceremony performed at St. Louis, Mo. The other bridal couple consisted of Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Green, Chicago, who served as attendants for Mr. and Mrs. Grimm. Mrs. Grimm was graduated from the Greenwood High School with the class of ’39 and is employed at the Knickerbocker Hotel, Chicago. Mr. Grimm is employed on a truck farm owned and operated by his father at Mt. Prospect, Ill. In a few weeks Mrs. Grimm will join her husband there.
Busch, Edith nee EINFELDT (31 Aug 1918 – 20 May 1949)
Services for Mrs. Delbert Busch, 30, were held at the Grace Methodist Church, burial was made in the Greenwood Cemetery. Mrs. Busch died late Friday as the result of a train-automobile collision in Spencer. The accident marked the second violent death within the month for the family. Fred Busch, father-in-law of the deceased, died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound May 3. The former Edith Einfeldt (daughter of George and Cynthia Einfeldt) was born Aug. 31, 1918, in the Town of Warner. She received her education in Greenwood schools and graduated from Central State Teacher College, Steven Point. For the past two years she taught at the Greenwood High School. She was active in church work and was the pianist for Grace Methodist Church Choir. In June 1943 she was married to Delbert Busch while he was stationed with the Army in Texas. He is still in St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield, being treated for injuries sustained in the same accident. A son, Wayne, died in infancy in 1914. Wayne Frederick Busch, son of Cpl and Mrs. Delbert Busch, was born Oct. 22, 1944 in Greenwood and passed away at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Marshfield on Nov. 1, 1944. Funeral services were held at the Schiller Funeral Home. He was laid to rest in the Greenwood Cemetery. He is survived by his parents, his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Busch and Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Einfeldt. His father, who is stationed at N.C., arrived home on Wednesday afternoon but the little fellow had passed away that morning.
Dillenbeck, Margaret L. nee EINFELDT (23 Feb 1924 – 7 Dec 1984)
Funeral services were conducted at United Methodist Church for Margaret L. Dillenbeck, 60, of Greenwood. She died at the Neillsville Hospital, Dec. 7, 1984. Pallbearers were grandsons Mark Toburen, David Toburen, Tim Rondorf, Jeff Rondorf, Dean Rondorf, and Ronald Henchen Jr. Margaret Einfeldt was born Feb. 23, 1924 in Greenwood to George and Cynthia (nee Varney) Einfeldt. She graduated from Greenwood High school in 1941. On Dec. 26, 1941 she married Harold Dillenbeck in Greenwood. After their marriage they farmed in the Town of Eaton until 1981, when they moved to Greenwood. She was a member of United Methodist Church, Ladies Aid, and was involved in community Navy projects. She is survived by her husband Harold five sons, Roger, Eau Claire, Robert, Neillsville, James, LaCrosse, Harold Jr., Greenwood, Richard, Flatonia, Texas four daughters, Mrs. Delmain (Carole) Toburen, Greenwood, Mrs. Charles (Marjorie) Rondorf, West Bend, Mrs. Ronald (Joanne) Henchen, Eau Claire, Miss Debra Dillenbeck, Marshfield. She is preceded in death by her parents, Two sisters, one brother, and two grandchildren. Harold A. Dillenbeck, Sr., 83, died Sunday, May 8, 2005, at the Clark Co Health Care Center. He was born on the family farm in the town of Eaton, Clark Co, on March 26, 1922, to Roger and Dorothy (Spranger) Dillenbeck. Harold married Margaret Einfeldt on Dec. 26, 1941, who preceded him in death in 1984. Harold is survived by four daughters, Carole (Delmain) Toburen, Greenwood, Marjorie (Charles) Rondorf, West Bend, Joanne (Ronald) Henchen, Eau Claire, and Debra (Skeeter) Larson, Marshfield; five sons, Roger, Eau Claire, Robert (Denise), Neillsville, James (Sue), LaCrosse, Harold Jr. (Kathy), Greenwood, and Rick (Joy), Robinson, Texas. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret; parents, Roger and Dorothy Dillenbeck; granddaughter, Jacki Toburen; and grandson, Michael Toburen. Funeral services at Grace United Methodist Church in Greenwood with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.
1911: A ten-pound son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Albert Einfeldt Feb. 20. Mrs. Einfeldt is with her folks at Duluth. (James?)
EINFELDT, Albert (12 Feb 1883 – 17 Jan 1941)
Albert Einfeldt, youngest son of Frederick and Caroline Einfeldt, was born in Chicago, Ill., Feb. 12, 1883 and passed away in Duluth, Minn. Jan. 17, 1941, having reached nearly 58 years of age. In 1895, the family moved to Clark Co onto the Spalding farm north of Greenwood. After completing his grade schooling at Greenwood, he took the Short Course at Madison and worked several years on dairy farms near Waukeson and Duluth, Minn. On March 21, 1910 he was united in marriage to Maria Andrews of Duluth. To this union were born two sons, James, now of Brocton, N.Y. and Leonard at Duluth. They resided on his farm two miles north of Greenwood until 1915, when they moved to Duluth, Minn., where he worked at various occupations. At the time of his death, he was operating a truck for store delivery business. He had been loading some very heavy boxes, got into the truck, started the engine and collapsed over the steering wheel. He leaves to mourn his loss, his wife, two sons, a daughter-in-law, a brother, Richard in New York, a sister, Mrs. Chas. (Lydia) Varney, and a brother, George, both of Greenwood. Funeral services were conducted at the Johnson Funeral Home at Duluth, Minn. Mrs. Chas. Varney and George Einfeldt from Greenwood attended the funeral.
1905 #135 Einbeldt, Edward Head W M 33 M Illinois Germany Farmer 10 O F F Hattie Wife W F 36 M Wisconsin NY/Maine Ruth Daughter W F 1 S Wisconsin Ill/Wis
1906 sec 23 residence E. S. Einfeldt
Nov 23, 1900: Ed. Einfeldt visited at H. O. Hucksteads Thursday night of last week. Ed. Einfeldt gave an entertainment at the church Sunday evening, with his graphophone. The collection amounting to $2.00 he kindly turned over to the Sunday School treasurer.
Nov 8, 1901: Ed. Einfeldt returned from Chippewa Falls Friday morning where he attended a county convention of the Sunday School workers of the county. A county organization was perfected, Rev. John Willian, formerly of Neillsville, WI but now of Chippewa Falls, being president, and Mrs. Z. W. Commerford of Stanley, secretary.
October 30, 1902: A new house is being built on the east side of the road on the Einfeldt farm north of Greenwood, it being, as his father informed us, a nest for Ed. Where there is so much smoke there must be some fire, and this certainly looks promising to say the least. Here's hoping for you
EINFELDT, Edward marriage – 31 Dec 1902
Mr. Ed Einfeldt of Greenwood, and Miss Hattie Colby (daughter of Wlm and Clarisa Colby) of the town of Reseberg, were married Dec. 31, 1902. Mr. Einfeldt is well known throughout this county in his colporteur and Sunday school work. The bride was a successful teacher and is also prominent in Sunday school work.
EINFELDT, Edward (13 Jan 1872 – 17 April 1912)
Edward Einfeldt was born in Chicago, Illinois, January 13th, 1872, and passed from this life on April 17th, 1912 at the age of forty years, three months and four days. He was born near what is now Garfield Park, and moved with his parents to Maywood, Ill., in 1883, where he lived until 1895, when he moved with his parents to their present farm, two miles north of Greenwood. From the time of his coming to Greenwood until 1900 he helped to build up and develop his father's farm. From 1900 to 1902 he was colporter missionary for the American Baptist Publication Society. He was married December 31st, 1902, to Hattie Colby of Reseberg, since which time he has lived on his farm north of this city. He was Superintendent of the Baptist Sunday School in Greenwood for about 12 years and during part of that time he also had charge of other Sunday Schools in neighboring districts. He had been ailing slightly for about three years, but during the past six months had declined very rapidly although he had been able to look after his farm work up to the date of his death, when he was taken unconscious at about 3 o'clock p. m. from which he lapsed into a diabetic coma and passed away about 11 o'clock p. m. The physician reports the cause of death as diabetes, complicated with organic heart trouble. He is survived by his wife, Hattie Einfeldt, a daughter, Ruth, 8 years old his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Einfeldt, three brothers, Richard, George, and Albert and one sister, Lydia, all of whom live on their farms north of Greenwood. Funeral services were conducted at the Baptist church. Interment was made in Greenwood Cemetery. [Obit of Colby, William (30 SEP 1842 - 17 MAY 1920) daughter, Mrs. Hattie Einfeldt of Thorp---last mention of Hatti, no further mention of daughter Ruth in Clark Co. records.]
EINFELDT, Lydia marriage 23 June 1928
On June 23rd, 1928, Mr. Chas. Varney and Miss Lydia Einfeldt (daughter of Fred and Augusta Caroline Einfeldt) were united in marriage at the home of David McAdam at Beloit, Wis. After the ceremony a bounteous dinner was served by Mrs. McAdam. The wedding cake, made and sent from Montana by her (Mrs. McAdam) daughter, came delayed, but arrived just in time for the meal. Mr. and Mrs. Varney will visit friends before returning to their home at Greenwood. A five weeks illness caused by a heart ailment resulted in the death Oct. 4, 1940 of Charlie Varney, 75. Funeral at the Varney home and at Grace Methodist Church. Burial made in the Greenwood Cemetery. Mr. Varney was born in Skowhegan, Maine, April 25, 1865 and came to Greenwood with his parents when he was seven years old. He was married Nov. 27, 1890 to Miss Nettie Van Airsdale, who died Jan. 8, 1926. On June 23, 1930 (1928 per news item), he married Miss Lydia Einfeldt. Surviving are his wife, two sons, Forest Varney, Sacrameto, Calif and Verne Varney, Madison; two daughters, Mrs. George (Cynthia) Einfeldt, Greenwood, and Miss Irene Varney, Fort Atkinson one brother, Ralph Varney, Great Falls, Mont. four sisters, Miss Edith Varney, Mrs. Mabel Lamont and Mrs. Maud Huffmire, all of Cheyenne, Wyo., and Mrs. Louisa Warner, Deeth, Nev.
April 2, 1942: Miss Edith Einfeldt entertained fellow members of the faculty of the Withee High School here at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Einfeldt.
EINFELDT/VARNEY newspaper and cemetery errors: Based on an erroneous published obit that Edit Einfeldt age 78 died April 5 with the wrong year transcribed as 1950, Greenwood cemetery records added this name, with no location number, to the Einfeldt lot. (There was no Edith in the preceding Einfeldt family who was born in 1872.) It was Edith Varney, age 78, who died April 5, 1949 and who is properly listed in the Varney lot along with the rest of her family.
“Funeral services for Miss Edith Einfeldt, (should be Varney) 78, Denver, Colo., a former resident of Greenwood, was held at the Stabnow Funeral Home Sunday afternoon. She died in Colorado April 5, 1949 (transcription error, should be 1950) following a lingering illness. Burial was made in the family lot at the Greenwood Cemetery. Those from out of town at the funeral included Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Varney, Illinois Mr. and Mrs. Don Varney, Stevens Point Mrs. Oscar Metke, Fort Atkinson and Miss Kathleen Lamont, Denver, Colo.”
“Word had been received here by Mrs. George (nee Varney) Einfeldt of the death of her aunt, Miss Edith Varney, 78, a former resident of Greenwood, Clark Co. Miss Varney died Apr. 5, 1950 in Denver, Colo. She had been ill for a long time. It will repose at the Stabnow Funeral Home beginning Sunday morning. At 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Christian Science services will be held. Burial will be made in the family lot in the Greenwood Cemetery. Miss Varney was born (to Hiram and Cynthia nee Withee Varney) Jan. 27, 1872, and received her education here. She became piano and organ instructor and taught pupils from Withee to Neillsville. In 1912 she went to Cheyenne, Wyo., and five years later she moved to Denver, Colo. She lived there with a sister, Mrs. R. M. Lamont, until her death and she then lived with a niece, Miss Kathleen Lamont, who will accompany the body here. She is survived by a sister, Mrs. C. D. Hussmire, Cheyenne, Wyo. Preceding her in death were four brothers and two sisters.”
ELMER family, Warner township
1905 #92 Elmer, Ernest Head W M 38 M Wisconsin New York Farmer 10 O F Reke Wife W F 37 M Germany Germany House Keeper Cuin Son W M 16 S Wisconsin Wis/Ger Farm Laborer Walter Son W M 13 S Wisconsin Wis/Ger Ernest Son W M 11 S Wisconsin Wis/Ger Ellen Daughter W F 9 S Wisconsin Wis/Ger George son W M 8 S Wisconsin Wis/Ger Alice Daughter W F 7 S Wisconsin Wis/Ger Viola Daughter W F 6 S Wisconsin Wis/Ger Fred Daughter W M 4 S Wisconsin Wis/Ger Gertrude Daughter W M 1 S Wisconsin Wis/Ger
1906 sec 25 residence E. A. Elmer
July 23, 2002: A Greenwood family has established a legacy of dairy farming spanning 100 years and four generations. The farm will be honored for its longevity on Aug. 5 at the Wisconsin State Fair in West Allis, and on Sunday the Elmer family will celebrate the day in 1902 when Ernest A. Elmer and his wife, Fredericka, decided to purchase the farm for $2,250. Thomas Elmer, 73, Greenwood, remembers his grandfather telling him that there wasn't enough land cleared to support a garden. With some work, Ernest A. was able to sustain a dairy farm and later sold it to his son Ernest O., according to Thomas. He (Thomas) eventually enlisted as an aviation mechanic in the U.S. Air Force, where he stayed for four years. Thomas later left the Air Force to work at a commercial airline, but he wasn't satisfied with the job, especially when he was working plenty of nights. When his dad told him a milk route was opening, Thomas jumped, at the opportunity. Thomas eventually bought the farm from his father. Thomas' son Bruce, 44, left the farm and worked as a diesel service technician for eight years. However, the allure of becoming his own boss was too strong, and he, too, ended up buying the family dairy farm. The 180-acre farm now has about 100 animals, including 50 milking cows, according to Bruce's wife Joann. Bruce doesn't regret his decision to return to farming, but "it's a lot more time consuming," he said. Although he no longer owns the farm, Thomas stays involved. "I enjoyed farming. I enjoyed working with animals," he said, adding that his children and wife Marlene were a big part of the farm's success. Thomas still helps with the chores, much like his father did for him. Bruce isn't sure if any of his five children will take over the farm when he retires. He knows they have to find their own paths, so he won't pressure them into that decision. Marshfield News Herald excerpt Note: The original sale to Ernest A. Elmer was on September 6, 1902 for 80 acres. Bruce Elmer took over the farm in 1985.
ELMER, Ernest Amos (24 Sept 1866 – 2 Sept 1947)
Seventh Day Adventist Church conducted rites at the Stabnow Funeral Home for Ernest A. Elmer, 80, who died of a stroke Sept. 2, 1947 at his home in the City of Greenwood, and burial was made in the Greenwood Cemetery. Ernest Amos Elmer was a charter member of the Equity Shipping Association and helped organize the present shipping association and the oil co-operative in Greenwood. He was a member of the school board when the present Christopherson School was built. Ernest was born at Columbus Sept. 24, 1866, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas B. Elmer, and received his education in the public schools at Columbus. His marriage to Fredericka Knippel took place at Watertown Sept. 21, 1888. In 1902 he came to Greenwood and settled on an 80-acre tract of land 4 miles northeast of Greenwood. His son, Ernest, owns the farm at present. In 1938 he had retired and moved to the City of Greenwood. The Elmers observed their golden wedding in 1938. Surviving besides his widow are the following children: Walter, Milwaukee Mrs. Edwin (Ellen) Finkle and Ernest, both of Greenwood; George, Neillsville; Mrs. Oliva Kasum, Milwaukee; Mrs. Emory (Viola) Gesme, Madison; Fred, Phoenix, Ariz.; Mrs. Gertrude Braunen, Milwaukee and Mrs. Albert (Pearl) Hall, Greendale. Another son, Roy, died in infancy and four brothers and two sisters also preceded him in death.
ELMER, Fredricka “Reke/Ricki” nee Knippel (28 Sept 1867 – 23 Oct 1956)
Funeral services for Mrs. E. A. Elmer, 89, of Greenwood were held at the Zion Evangelical and Reformed church in Greenwood. Elder of Seventh Day Adventist church officiated. Burial was made in the Greenwood cemetery. Pallbearers, all grandsons, were Don Hall, George Finkle, Thomas Elmer, and Stuart Finkle. Songs were sung by her grandchildren, Walter, Jr., Deloris and Shirley Elmer accompanied by Mrs. L. Foll on the organ. Mrs. Elmer, nee Fredricka Knuppel, was born in Germany September 28, 1867. She was 12 years old when she came with her parents to this country, residing at Reeseville. She married Ernest Elmer at Watertown September 21, 1888. In 1902 they came to this area, purchasing a farm four miles northeast of here. Their son, Ernest, took over the farm after they retired in 1938, when they moved to Greenwood. Since her husband's death August 29, 1947 (note that obit of Elmer and cemetery puts his death date as Sept 2, 1947), Mrs. Elmer had been making her home with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Finkle. She died October 23, 1956. She is survived by 10 children: Walter and Mrs. Dorothy (a.k.a. Gertrude per 1905 census) Brunn of Milwaukee; Ervin (a.k.a Cuin per 1905 census) of Chicago; Mrs. (Ellen) Finkle and Ernest of Greenwood; George (last mention of George, died by 1968?) of Sunnyvale, Calif.; Mrs. Olive Kasum of San Jose, Calif.; Mrs. Emory (Viola) Gesme of Madison; Fred of Phoenix, Ariz.; and Mrs. Albert (Pearl) Hall of Greendale; also a brother Charles Knuppel of Reeseville; All her children were present for the funeral with the exception of Fred.
“Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Elmer of Greenwood, Clark Co., WI celebrated their golden wedding anniversary Sunday, July 3, 1938 with their children and many friends attending, in honor of the event. The Elmers were married at Columbus and moved to Greenwood nearly 40 years age, where they raised a family of ten children, all of who were present for the festivities.”
ELMER, Ervin David (6 April 1889 – 25 Aug 1968)
Ervin David Elmer, 79, Fort Atkinson, a former Greenwood resident, died Aug. 25, 1968 at the Memorial Hospital in Neillsville. Mr. Elmer fractured his hip July 21 while visiting with relatives in Greenwood and had been a patient at the Memorial Hospital since that time. Services were at the Hill Funeral Home in Greenwood. Pastor of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, Marshfield, officiated, and burial was in the Greenwood Cemetery. Mr. Elmer was born April 6, 1889, at Columbus, and in 1902 came with his parents to Greenwood. He lived in Greenwood for about 20 years, then went to Chicago, where he resided until four years ago. Since then he had made his home with his son, Everett in Fort Atkinson. Survivors are his (second) wife, the former Frances O Shaugnessy, four daughters, Mrs. Henry (Beatrice) Borkowski, Chicago; Mrs. Louis (Vera) Dester, Anaheim, Calif.; Mrs. James (Stella) Noona, Milwaukee and Mrs. Oril (Edna) Swieso, Tacoma Beach, Wash. Two sons, Everett, Fort Atkinson and Donald, Greenwood five sisters, Mrs. Ellen Finkle, Hinsdale, Ill.; Mrs. Al (Olive) Verlinda, Santa Cruz, Calif.; Mrs. Emory (Viola) Gesme, Madison; Mrs. Charles (Dorothy) Mueller, Mukwonago; Mrs. Albert (Pearl) Hall, Greendale; three brothers, Walter, Milwaukee; Ernest, Greenwood and Fred, of California. A brother preceded him in death.
ELMER, Ervin wedding anniversary 19 Dec 1937
Ninety-Five relatives and friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Elmer, December 19th, to remind them of their 25th wedding anniversary. Those from away were Mrs. Myrtle Anderson and son, Cadd; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Elmer and daughter, Mansfield; Mr. and Mrs. EL Hombre and daughter, Milwaukee.
1939 Obit of Mrs. Marie Hendrickson, daughter of Ole and Ingeborg Peterson, was born at Tronhjem, Norway, July 19, 1867. She came to Greenwood in 1873 at the age of 6 years. She was united in marriage to Alexander Hendrickson on Oct. 24, 1884 and has resided on her farm in the Town of Warner since that date, and passed away there July 16, 1939. She is survived by three sons, Oliver, Carl and Arthur, two daughters, Mrs. Myrtle Anderson and Mrs. Ervin Elmer, a sister, Mrs. Olive Hembre. Two brothers preceded her in death, Oliver, who died in infancy and Carl who died in 1931. Funeral services were conducted at the home and at the Trondhjem Lutheran Church. Burial was made in the Greenwood Cemetery. [Greenwood cemetery: Anna nee Hendrickson Elmer, b. 11 May 1891, d. 28 June 1983 in Milwaukee. “Sister of Oliver Hendrickson.” No marriage date listed.]
ELMER, Donald (3 Feb 1931 – 23 Feb 1994)
Clark Co
native Donald Elmer died in Youngstown, Ariz., on Feb. 23, 1994. A memorial
service was held in Youngstown. He was born at Greenwood on Feb. 3, 1931,
to Ervin and Anna (nee
Hendrickson) Elmer in the Town of Beaver. He attended Maple Center
School and graduated from Greenwood High School in 1949. He was employed by
Greenwood Co-op as a bookkeeper. He later purchased the Withee Feed Mill, which
he ran for several years until he sold it. He moved to Arizona for health
reasons, where he was a self-employed accountant. Survivors include his
sisters, Estelle Noonan, Prescott, Ariz.; Beatrice Borkowski,
Chicago, Ill.; Edna Sweiso, Youngstown, Ariz.; and Vera Dexter,
Anaheim, Cal. and his brother, Everett, Milton, Wis.
ELMER, Walter A. (15 Oct 1891 –3 Oct 1978)
Walter A. Elmer, 86, who moved from New Berlin a few months ago to Cooper, Texas, died there Oct. 3, 1978 at the Delta Nursing Home from a lingering illness. The funeral was held at the Larsen Bros. Funeral Chapel at New Berlin, Seventh Day Adventist Church, officiated. Burial was at High Memorial Park in New Berlin. Mr. Elmer was born Oct. 15, 1891 at Columbus, Wis. At the age of 11 he came to Greenwood with his parents. At the age of 18 he spent some time working with the railroad and ranching in Montana and the Dakotas. He then returned to Milwaukee where he was streetcar conductor for several years, after which he attended barber school and barbered for 10 years in Milwaukee. Before retiring he did carpenter work and was affiliated with Carpenter s Union Local 2073. On March 24, 1929 he married Ella Abel from Greenwood. To this union were born three children. Surviving him are his wife Ella, a son Keith from a former marriage to Thelma Alton, a son Walter (Bud) Elmer, Jr., Mountain View, Calif., Mrs. Floyd (Dolores) Knecht, Cooper, Texas and Mrs. Lester (Shirley) Graves, New Berlin, Wis. five sisters, Mrs. Ellen Finkle, Simi, Calif., Ms. Olive Verlindi, Gresham, Oregon, Mrs. Emory (Viola) Gesme, Madison, Mrs. Charles (Dorothy) (last mention of Dorothy, died by 1981?) Mueller, Mukwona, Ga., and Mrs. Pearl (last mention of Pearl, died by 1981?) Hall, Nalcrest, Florida and two brothers, Ernest of Greenwood and Fred, (last mention of Fred, died by 1981?) Las Vegas, Nevada. His parents and three brothers preceded him in death.
ELMER, Ernest O. (3 Sept 1895 – 4 Dec 1987)
Ernest Elmer, 92, of Greenwood, died at St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield. Born Sept 3, 1895 in Columbus, he was the son of E.A. and Ricki Elmer. He came to the Greenwood area in 1902 and attended Christopher School. He married Bertha Franz June 23, 1926 in Greenwood. They farmed in the Town of Warner until 1958, when they retired. Mr. Elmer was a director of Midland Cooperatives for 21 years, and a director of the Equity Livestock Shipping Association for 24 years; a member of the Greenwood American Legion Post and the Clark Co Historical Association. He was also a World War I veteran.
Survivors include his wife; two sons, Thomas of Greenwood, and Lester of Albuquerque, N.M; a sister Olive Verlinde of Modesto, CA. He was predeceased by an infant son, Milton; four brothers and four sisters. Services were held at Zion United Church of Christ, the Seventh Day Adventist Church officiated. Burial was in the Greenwood Cemetery with full military rites conducted by the Greenwood American Legion Post. Pallbearers were grandchildren Barb Wendland, Bruce Elmer, Rhonda and Arlen Eskildsen, and Randy and Darla Shiferl. December 17, 1987 edition of the Clark County Press
ELMER, Bertha nee Franz (26 May 1904 – 3 April 1995)
Bertha Elmer, 90, formerly of Greenwood, died April 3, 1995, at Neillsville Memorial Medical Center. Funeral services were held April 6, 1995, at Zion United Church of Christ, Greenwood. Burial will be in the Greenwood City Cemetery. Bertha Franz was born on May 26, 1904, in the town of Warner, to William C. and Anna (nee Decker) Franz. She received her education at Braun Settlement School in the town of Warner. After School, she did domestic work in the Greenwood area and four years in Wauwatosa. She married Ernest Elmer on June 23, 1926, in the town of Warner. They farmed in the town of Warner until retiring in 1958. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 1976 and their 60th in 1986. Her husband died on Dec. 4, 1987. She moved into Greenwood and resided there until entering the nursing home in October of 1993. She was a member of Seventh Day Adventist Church, Marshfield, where she was very active, serving as a teacher and holding various offices. She held a Life membership in the Clark Co Historical Society. She sang with the Clark Co Choraliers for many years and was also a member of the Come and Know Homemakers Club. Survivors include two sons, Thomas (Marlene) Elmer, Greenwood and Lester (Faye) Elmer, Albuquerque, N.M. and one sister, Sophie Franz, Owen. She was preceded in death by her husband her parents one son, Milton (b. July 24, d. July 27, 1927) in infancy five brothers and two sisters.
ELMER, Ellen marriage 26 Nov 1914
Edwin Finkle and Miss Ellen Elmer were married Nov. 26, 1914, at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Elmer northeast of Greenwood. Henry Finkle acted as best man and Miss Olive Elmer as bridesmaid. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Finkle of Eaton, and has earned a reputation of a successful farmer. The newly weds have moved onto the Dan Stoneberg farm, which they have rented, where they will be found at home by friends.
Finkle, Ellen nee ELMER (1 Jan 1894 – 9 Aug 1981)
Mrs. Ellen Finkel (Finkle), 87, of Simi Valley, Calif., died Aug. 9, 1981 in Simi Valley, Calif.
Funeral services were conducted at Rinka Funeral Home. 7th Day Adventist Church officiated and interment was in the Greenwood Cemetery. Ellen Elmer was born on Jan. 1, 1894, at Columbus. She was educated at Christopherson School. She married Edwin Finkel at Greenwood on Nov. 27, 1914. They farmed in the Town of Warner for a number of years before moving to the City of Greenwood. Survivors include one son, George of Louisville, Texas; three daughters, Mrs. August (Floraine) Franz of Terry, Iowa; Mrs. Lila Tucker of Santa Anna, Texas; and Mrs. Harold (Ethel) Jones of Simi Valley, Cal.; one brother, Ernest Elmer of Greenwood and two sisters, Mrs. Olive Verlinde (last mention of Olive, died by 1987?) of Sandy, Oregon and Mrs. Viola Gesmer (last mention of Viola, died by 1987?) of Madison. Preceding her in death were her husband, Edwin on March 12, 1964 four brothers two sisters and one daughter, Marian.
Franz,
Floraine nee Finkle (15 Feb 1919 – 4 Oct 1983)
Mrs. August Franz (Floraine Finkle), Perry, Iowa, died at her home Oct. 4, 1983.
Born Feb. 15, 1919 to Ellen (nee Elmer) and Edwin Finkle at
Greenwood, she received her education in Greenwood area schools. She was
married to August G. Franz on March 28, 1945. The family moved to Perry,
Iowa in the late 1940's, where they have since resided. She is survived by her
husband, August one daughter, Shelby Jean Franz of Des Moines, Iowa one
one son, Wayne Franz, his wife Glenda, Des Moines, Iowa one brother,
George Finkle of Lewisville, Texas and two sisters, Ethel Jones of Simi Valley,
Cal and Lila Tucker of Hamilton, Texas. Funeral services were held at
Fouch/Murdock Funeral Chapel.
Interment was made in Valley View Cemetery in Perry, Iowa. Attending the funeral from this area were Fritz Franz, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Elmer, Tom Elmer, Doris Franz of Greenwood and Lavern Johnson of Wis. Rapids. [“Not only was Thomas Elmer August Franz, he was Floraine's cousin. August's sister Bertha married Floraine's Uncle Ernest Elmer. Ernest and Bertha were the parents of Thomas Elmer. Mrs. Walter Elmer was the former Ella Abel. Her parents were Frank Abel and Louise Franz. (She would have been Floraine's aunt and August's cousin.) Mrs Harry Brunn was also Floraine's aunt, Gertrude (also known as Dorothy).”]
ELMER, Anna Frieda (14 Oct 1890 – 30 Jan 1946)
Riverside cemetery: single (No other info found on Anna Frieda Elmer and no mention of her in preceding Elmer bios.)
ESTABROOK family, Warner township
1906 sec 2 residence? Estabrook; sec 35 residence D. Estabrook
(1915 & 1920 sec 2 = G. Grashorn)
(1915 & 1920 sec 35 = A. Andrews & Carl Grashorn)
April 27, 1900: Hans Nelson has purchased 120 acres off from the Hackett farm which . H. Estabrook recently bought, the latter taking Mr. Nelson's city property, excepting the blacksmith shop and lot, in the bargin. Mr. Nelson will put in a considerable amount of his time on the place and will begin building a residence on it at once. Sometime ago, Mr. Nelson also bought three forties east of town from Adolph Turnquist. Greenwood Gleaner
FERGUSON family, Warner township
1875 census: Ferguson, H. A.; 1 male
1880 sec 6 no residence A. D. Furguson (no info on “A.D. Furguson/Ferguson”) 1893 = J. Kreissig
Ferguson, H. A. Co. E, 12 OH Civil WAR
“...On to the Tome Steele corner, north to the Hank Ferguson place, whare the little Sofker girl came out when she was lost all night, slept in a holler log, was 3 miles from home. She cuden talk Inglisk enuf to tell whare she lived. Hank took her to the Braun School to find out who she was....” (Old Timer's Warner-Longwood Townships Mail Route Letter Published in the Greenwood Gleaner, Nov. 24, 1938)
"...Henry Ferguson lived where William Schlinsog (NE corner of Warner sec 9, N. H. Withee property 1890-1906, Schlinsog 1930, think Varney mistaken) now lives. Ferguson was Chairman of the Town Board of Supervisors. He started making a highway from Hemlock Dam in almost a bee-line northwest to his place. Several miles were cut out four rods wide and a few places turnpiked. It crossed the present highway just south of the Braun cemetery (Forest Hill). A short piece of turnpike was built to the top of the hill west of the creek, but it was never finished and has all been abandoned. He sold his farm to Jacob Kreissig (SW corner of Warner sec 6; 1893 and 1906 Plat Maps = Kreissig property), father of Ernest and Mrs. Lena Schlinsong. Henry Ferguson had married a Mrs. Miles who had three boys of school age. He (Michael Haley) was a bachelor as was Charles Ferguson, a brother of Henry...." (History of Braun Settlement School, by Chas. Varney March 10, 1937)
“...A foot path was made running diagonally from Horn's past the school house and Beam's to Fergusons and there these five children began their education in the heavy forest, with a lady for teacher, who after a few weeks gave it up and was followed by Bessie Harvey, who received a salary of 27 per month. She boarded at Ferguson's and paid 1.50 a week....” by Charles Varney
“...It was on December 10, 1880, I think, that I received a letter from John Dore, Co Superintendent of schools of Clark Co, advising me that I could have the school in the Braun District, eight or ten miles from Greenwood, and that Henry Ferguson, the clerk of said school, would meet me at the Bagley Motel in Greenwood on Sunday, December 12th and school was to begin December 18th. Mail did not travel as fast then, as rural carriers were unheard of. After hurried preparations, like getting the horses shod for the roads were icy. Father and I left home Saturday noon staying in Neillsville that night. On arriving at Greenwood the next day, we found that Mr. Ferguson had been there and gone. We inquired the way, which was four miles north and branched off at Hemlock. It was a track just wide enough cut out to dense timber, and after many turns we came to the Ferguson home. Mr. and Mrs. Ferguson had been married about five years, I think. She was a widow of Charles Miles and had three boys of about 12, 10, and 7 years of age. I think the name of the oldest boy was Fred. The name of the youngest boy was Bertie. I cannot recall the name of the other boy. The Fergusons had a daughter, Grace, who was 4 years of age, and twins 7 months, George and Mabel (born 1880, died 1881).
The only team in the community was owned by Michael Hawley, a single man (commited as insane in 1882). One time during the winter Mr. Ferguson got the team and took Mrs. Ferguson and me to Greenwood. We got our mail from Longwood. Whenever any one of the neighbors had to go there, he brought the mail for us. The most exciting time of my life was when Mr. Ferguson took me out to the main road when I came home after the summer term. The wagon was drawn by an ox team, my trunk was in, and I was sitting on a board across the wagon box. Everything went fine until the oxen got into a hornets nest, and did they run! When they stopped, I was on my knees, hanging on the box, and Mr. Ferguson was far behind. However, they kindly waited until he caught up with us, and we finished the journey safely....” (Pomroy answer to Varney letter March 1937)
Sept. 5, 1881: “The fourteen month old twin girl of Hank A. FERGUSON died two months ago in Clark County, Wisconsin” [Greenwood cemetery: George A. born 13 Aug 1880 died 4 Sept 1881; Mable E. born 1 Sept 1880 died 3 Aug 1886; parents H.A. & M. Ferguson. (“M” for “Melvina” nee Stafford?) Think cemetery records are wrong as two sources say the children were twins. How could one be born 13 Aug and the other 1 Sept 1880? Also, both died in 1881 according to the newspaper.]
According to the preceding naratives the widow of Charles Miles had three sons, born c1868, c1870, c1873 when she married H. A. Ferguson in c1875. (Grace Ferguson born c1876 and the Ferguson twins George and Mabel born c1880, died c1881.) Charles Miles evidently died between 1873 and 1875, but there is no death info. No family connection between this Charles and other Miles families in CC records. Perhaps the “Varney” and “Pomroy” naratives were in error as to the “Miles” name.
H.A. Ferguson is listed as single on the 1875 Warner census that was probably taken in the spring and summer of that year. There were two Ferguson marriages on 28 Oct 1875, those Henry A. Ferguson and Melvina Stafford and of George Ferguson and Angie Reder. (Marriage records)
October 28, 1875: Married at
the residence of F. Reber, Mr. Henry A. Furginson to
Miss Melvina Stafford, both of Clark Co.
“...William Armstrong, father of Al Armstrong, owned and operated the farm joining the John Stafford farm on the north (Warner sec 35). The first house on the place was just east of those pines we see along the highway; later James Bryden, a son-in-law of Mr. Armstrong, bought the farm and built the present house....” The Hub of Clark County (1853 - 1934)
Fergusen, H. A. [Echoes of Pioneer Days, page 5, column 1] Settler in what is now the town of Weston, about mid-November, 1871. Colby Wisconsin 1873•Centennial•1973
George Ferguson (1850-1886) lived in Weston township. “Angie” Angeline Reber (1855-1914) was the daughter of Frederick Reber. Note that Henry or “Hank” Ferguson was married at the Reber residence. Given the identical marriage dates and where married, George and Henry Ferguson were probably brothers or cousins. No relationship found between other Ferguson families in CC and George and Henry Ferguson although the following info on George Ferguson clearly indicates that this family did live in the area, including a Charles Ferguson mentioned in the “Varney” narative.
1880 >Federal Census--Weston, Clark, WI: George Furgerson >@29 b. OH, Laborer, Father b. PA, >Mother b. OH Wife: Angie Furgeson >@26, b. IL, Father b. PA, Mother b. PA Dau: Ethel M. >@2, b. >WI
“...Died, at his residence in the town of Weston, March 25, 1886, George Ferguson aged 35 years. Born at Girard, Ohio, Aug. 1850, and having come to Clark Co., Wis., in May 1870, he was married to Miss Angie Reber, Oct. 28th, 1875. His mother was with him during the last few weeks of his illness. Four brothers and four sisters are still living, a portion of whom were privileged to attend the funeral. His only child, a daughter of eight years, remains.... For a long time Mr. Ferguson's health had been quiet delicate. Two years ago he made an extended tour in the far west, which doubtless had something to do with the continuation of his health and life. But at the last it was discovered that Bright's disease had seized him for a victim....”
Except for the infant twins of H.A. and M. Ferguson who died in 1881 and are buried in Greenwood cemetery, most of the other Fergusons, including George and Angie, are buried in the Neillsville cemetery. The following Ferguson family is probably related although no connection was found in the records. Note that the preceding H. A. and M. Ferguson had a daugther Grace and a son “Bertie” (Bernard?) as did the Harry and Alice May nee Cornwell Ferguson family.
FERGUSON, Harry (26 Dec 1854 - 14 Dec 1918)
Harry Ferguson, on of the best known conductors on the Omaha Line, died of apoplexy at his home in Minneapolis, Dec. 14, 1918. He was born in Neillsville Dec. 26, 1854, being the second white child born here. His father, Samuel Ferguson, was the first white man to make actual settlement and enter land in Clark Co. Harry grew to manhood here and 34 years ago in August took up railroading. On May 5, 1877 he was married to Miss Alice Cornwell, who survives him. He also leaves three children: Mrs. Annie Carrol Ferguson Ogden, of Freeport, Ill., Mrs. Elsie Grace Ferguson Rogers, of Newport, Wash., and Bernard H. Ferguson, a noted singer of New York City. Burial took place in the Neillsville Cemetery under the auspices of the Merrillan Masonic Lodge, of which he was a member, a large number of Neillsville Masons meeting the train and taking part in the ceremonies at the grave. (The father Samuel was married to the widow Johanna Bone. Samuel’s brother was William Ferguson who came to CC at the same time.)
FERGUSON, Alice May nee Cornwell (10 Dec. 1860 – Nov 1942)
Alice May Cornwell, was born Dec. 10, 1860, on a farm near Albany, N. Y. Her parents were Orville Corwell and Ann Palmer Corwell, who came to Clark Co in 1865, settling on a farm near Neillsville, Wis. She attended high school in Neillsville and taught in a rural school at the age of 15. She was married to Harry F. Ferguson in 1877. They had six children, three of whom survived, Bernard, who is head of the Bernard Ferguson Vocal Studios, in St. Louis; Grace, Mrs. J. Lee Rogers, Spokane, Wash., and Anne, Mrs. C. F. Ogden, of Freeport, Ill. In 1940 she left Minneapolis to make her home with her daughter, Mrs. C. F. Ogden, Freeport, Ill. She passed away while on a visit to her son, Bernard, in St. Louis. Mr. Ferguson preceded her in death December 15, 1918. Services were held at the Jaster Funeral home. Interment was made in the family lot in Neillsville.
FOSTER, Nathaniel Caldwell, Warner township
1906 sec 1, 7, 12, 31 no residence N. C. Foster L.C.
1905 “Patrons” Foster, N. C., Lumber Manufacturer, Fairchild.
“...The other hotel, the Fairchild house (in Fairchild) was built by Nathaniel C. Foster in 1875. A steam sawmill was erected in 1876 by Mr. Foster. It was destroyed by fire on January 11, 1881, and rebuilt by him, to be again burned down; then the present one, which is also a planing mill, was constructed in 1887. It was owned and operated by Mr. Foster until July 1891, when it became the property of N. C. Foster Lumber Co. Employment was given to seventy-five men. Mr. Foster also built an elevator, with a steam feed mill attached, in 1880. There is also a hall erected by Mr. Foster, which is used as an opera house, with a seating capacity of 350. Mr. Foster built a railroad to Mondovi, in Buffalo Co, thirty-seven miles, and sold it, in the spring of 1891, to the Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railway Co. He also constructed about thirty miles of steam logging road into the woods for logging purposes. According to the census of 1910 the village (Fairchild) had a population of about 700....” The History of Eau Claire Co, Wis, Past and Present" (1914)
“...Twenty-eight years ago, the Foster Lumber company was till in the hey-day of its logging enterprises and the lumber company had its headquarters at Fairchild, and operated its own railway, the Fairchild and Northeastern, running between Fairchild and Greenwood....” Marshfield News Herald 28 March 1936
“...N. C. Foster had a passion for railway trains, giving pet names to some of the locomotives he owned. Two of those engines are pictured above, "Willie" on the left and "Gracie May" on the right, shown awaiting their destiny on a railway siding at the end of the Foster train era. Some Greenwood area residents long remembered "Willie" from the late 1800's and early 1900's. They would call upon "Big Bill" Foster, asking him to hitch "Willie" up to a freight car and haul several fans to watch an out-of-town baseball game on a Sunday afternoon. Following the enjoyable afternoon of entertainment, the fans climbed back into the freight car and "Big Bill" controlled the throttle as "Willie" would chug along on the rails, delivering the fans safely back to Greenwood....” Eaton township history
March 1882: N. C. Foster, of Fairchild, has just bought out the interest of Messrs. Cook and McLaren in the business of the old, solid and responsible lumbering firm of Foster, Cook & Co. Foster now has perhaps the finest lumbering business in this section of the country.
August 1882: N. C. Foster and W.
T. Price are largely interested in the pine-covered lands surrounding Fairchild.
They have commenced to build railroad tracks from Fairchild, out as far as 15
miles into the timber. The gauge of the railroad will be the same as on other
railroads. The flat cars for carrying logs will be pulled with a locomotive of
good power. The experience has been tried at other places and will undoubtedly
prove successful here, also.
May 27, 1892: Jas. O'Neill sold Saturday to Upham Manufacturing Co., the Healy Water Power at Greenwood. W. H. Upham president of the Upham Manufacturing Co. and W. C. Foster (Will, brother of Nathaniel. “Willard” named after Will Foster) of Fairchild were here in conference then, but no one knows what their plans may be. It looks as though Upham and Foster are to meet at Greenwood. Neillsville Rep. Press
June 1900: The N. C. Foster Lumber Co. wants ten teams and a lot of men to work on the railroad eight miles northeast of Greenwood, in the Town of Beaver. Also, some men are needed to take contracts on station work. Apply to G. M. Willis, engineer in charge.
“...The railroad was still owned by N.C. Foster, but logging became less and less its function as it tried to survive as a commercial venture. Foster's mill at Fairchild closed in 1905. From 1912 until 1914 a branch was constructed that reached Cleghorn in south central Eau Claire County. This branch had nothing to do with logging. One must question N.C. Foster's judgement in building this branch. It was very expensive to construct as it ran through some very hilly territory. The line never paid for itself and was torn up 12 years later During World War 1 the F&NE was operated by the Federal Government, one of the smallest lines that they operated. Foster lost all interest in operations the line after the period of Government ownership. He felt that the government had 'trashed' his railroad. After Foster's death, several people tried to run the line without much success. On Nov 11,1920 it was leased to the Central Wisconsin Railroad which operated it at a loss until Oct 31, 1924. On May 28, 1926 the entire operations was abandoned. In 1926 the line from Fairchild to Greenwood again became the Fairchild & Northeastern. The line from Greenwood to Owen which the CW had never operated and the Fairchild to Cleghorn line were abandoned for good effective Aug 9, 1926. The remaining remenant finally expired on Oct 29, 1929....” Clark County Railroad History
FOUST family, Warner township
1905 #60 Foust, David Head W M 34 M Wisconsin Wis/Indiana Day Laborer 10 Rental Mary Wife W F 34 M Wisconsin Wis/Indiana House Keeper Tena Bell Daughter W F 14 S Wisconsin Wisconsin Naomi Daughter W F 11 S Wisconsin Wisconsin Cinda Daughter W F 8 S Wisconsin Wisconsin George Son W M 5 S Wisconsin Wisconsin Arthur Son W M 5/12 S Wisconsin Wisconsin
March 20, 1906: Mr. and Mrs. Foust and Mr. and Mrs. Pratt visited at Daugherty’s Sunday. (Hemlock news) (Mr. and Mrs. = David and Mary Foust?)
April 30, 1908: John Faust, Sr. has rented what is known as the Yankee farm. He moved from Black River Falls last week. (John Faust, Sr. related to David and Mary Foust?)
No other information found on this Foust family in Clark Co. records.
FOX family, Warner township
1905 #140 Fox, Harry Head W M 38 M Illinois NY/Penn Day Laborer 10 Rental H Florence Wife W F 26 M Wisconsin Wisconsin Asa Son W M 9 S Wisconsin Ill/Wis Freeman Son W M 7 S Wisconsin Ill/Wis Ruby Daughter W F 5 S Wisconsin Ill/Wis Claire Son W M 3 S Wisconsin Ill/Wis Ethel Daughter W F 1 S Wisconsin Ill/Wis
FOX,
Harry marriage 4 June 1895
Harry Fox and Miss Florence Corzett were married at the home of
the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Corzett (Neillsville). Only near
relatives were present.
Loyal City Cemetery: Harry E. Fox, b. 6 Aug 1866, d. 13 July 1933; Florence Corzett Fox b. 1878, d. 1951. Also a Gilbert V. Fox, b. 1905, d. 1944, no parents or spouse listed.
November 2, 1916: Freeman and Ruth (Ruby?) Fox recently returned home from Iowa. West Side News
WW1: Fox Freeman E. 1897-1979 COLUMBIA cemetery, HEWETT township
Columbia Cemetery: Freeman Fox b. 1 Aug 1897, d. 10 May 1979; married 29 March 1930 to Mary E. Hall, b. 25 Mar 1912, d. 29 Mar 1975; Randy Floyd Fox b.d. 1957, parents Freeman and Mary Fox.
FOX, Freeman first marriage 14 Sept. 1922
Mr. Freeman Fox and Miss Florence Davis were united in marriage at the M. E. parsonage in Neillsville Sept. 14.
FOX,
Florence nee Davis (4 Feb 1897 – 15 Aug 1981)
Mrs. Florence Fox, 84, of Marshfield, died Aug. 15, 1981, at her home in
Marshfield. Funeral services for Mrs. Fox were held at Gilbertson Funeral Home,
Granton, and burial was in the Windfall Cemetery. Florence Davis was born to
Solon and Sarah (nee Smith) Davis on Feb. 4, 1897, in the Town of York,
Clark Co. She received her education in the Town of York and Neillsville High
School. She was married to Freeman Fox (14
Sept 1922) in the Town of York until 1947
(1947? Freeman Fox married again on 29 March 1930 to Mary Hall.) when
they were divorced. She then moved to Marshfield. Surviving her are one
son, Gerald Fox of Milwaukee two daughters, Luella
Mauritz of Marshfield and Mrs. Harry (Dorothy) Smith of Milwaukee, one
sister, Mrs. Mariah Mortimer of Loyal and one brother, Smith Davis of
Marshfield. Preceding her in death were three sisters and one brother.
(Also see Robert and Elizabeth nee Herse Smith, Warner township)
FRADETTE family, Warner township
1895 census, head of family: Aug Fradette 3 male, 4 female
1880 sec 33 no residence A. Fradette
1893 sec 33 residence A. Fradette (1906 H. W. Meyer)
FRADETTE, Augustus F. (28 April 1833 – 12 Dec 1910)
Augustus F. Fradette was born in Rodden Township, county of Northumberland, in the Province of Ontario, Canada, on the 28th day of April 1833. In 1855 he was married to Miss Orvilla Hubbel of the same place. To this union two daughters were born, Mrs. O. H. Baird of this city, and Mrs. A.W. Twitchell Sr. of Chicago Lawn, Ill. In 1865 Mrs. Fradette died and in 1867 and in 1867 he was married to Miss Mary L. Fusee of Percy, Canada. To this union eight children were born, three of whom are dead. In the fall of the same year he removed to Greenwood, St. Clair Co., Michigan. In 1874 he came with his family to Greenwood, Clark Co, Wis., and in 1879 settled on the old homestead 1 ½ miles west of the city, where he lived with his family until he moved into town in 1902.
Monday morning deceased went down town to attend to some little business affairs. On his return he complained of not feeling well, but nothing serious was thought of it. He suddenly died in the afternoon while sitting in his chair talking to members of the household. The cause of death was arterial sclerosis, which had been coming on him for many years. He was buried from the M.E. Church. He leaves to mourn his death Mrs. A.W. Twitchell, Sr., and Mrs. A.W. Twitchell, Jr., of Chicago Lawn, Ill., Mrs. Ernest Burch of Toulon, Ill., H.W. Fradette of Christie, and Mrs. O. H. Baird, J.H. Fradette, and a wife, of this city.
FRADETTE, Mary L. nee Fusee (18 Jan. 1846 – 13 Dec. 1934)
Mrs. Mary L. Fradette, 88, a pioneer resident of Clark Co, died Dec. 13, at the home of her son, James H. Fradette, in this city, where she has made her home the past year. About three weeks ago, Mrs. Fradette fell, breaking her hip, and it was believed that the shock of the fall, with the complications resulting from old age, were the causes of death. Mrs. Fradette, nee Fusee, was born in the province of Ontario, Canada, on Jan. 18, 1846. She was married to Augustus F. Fradette, in Northumberland, Ontario, on Nov. 22, 1867, and came to the United States in 1869, settling in the state of Michigan. In 1875, with her husband and family, she moved to Wisc, taking up a farmstead in the town of Warner, Clark Co, on which they made their residence until 1901, when they moved to Greenwood. Her husband died in that city Dec 1910. In 1923 she left this community for Toulon, Ill., where she made her residence with a daughter until 1933, when she came to Neillsville to reside with her son. Eight children were born of this marriage union, five of whom are living: Mrs. Adelaide Twichell, Trenton, Mich.; Mrs. Lottie Alliston, Chicago, Ill.; Mrs. Bessie Burch, Toulson, Ill.; Herbert W., town of York; and James H., Neillsville. She is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. Jeanette Bahel, Otsego, Mich., and Mrs. Emma Engel, Trent, Mich., and by a brother, James Fusee, Sheboygan, Mich. Funeral services were held from the Schiller Funeral home. Burial took place in the Greenwood cemetery.
Baird, Margaret S. nee FRADETTE (14 Aug 1859 – 14 Nov 1943)
Services for Mrs. Ocatavus Hastings Baird, 84, who died Nov. 14, 1943 at Owen were conducted at Grace Methodist Church, Greenwood, burial was made in the Greenwood Cemetery. Margaret Samantha Fradette, daughter of Augustus and Orvilla Fradette, was born Aug. 14, 1859, at Norham, Canada, and moved with her parents to Michigan in 1868. Her marriage to Mr. Baird took place Aug. 30, 1876, and the Bairds lived in Greenwood for 25 years. Mr. Baird died 32 years ago, and four children, Claude, Ethel (d. 23 Oct 1879), Ross (Rossamond H.? cemetery has b. 7 Oct 1937, think s/b 1887, d. 17 Feb 1913) and Dwayne, also preceded her in death. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Walter (Nina) Raymond, Portland, Ore.; Mrs. Arthur (Pearl) Milligan, Rhinelander; and Mrs. Wallace (Goldie) Ashel, Withee; two half-brothers, one being James Fradette of Neillsville; two half-sisters. Octovos Hasting Baird, son of William M. and Elsie O. Baird was born April 27, 1853, near Meadville, Crawford Co., Penn., and died May 12, 1917, the cause of his death being due to paralysis with which he had been afflicted. He was one of a family of six children. His early life was spent in Warren and Coford Co. Penn. When a young man he came to Greenwood, Clark Co, as one of its pioneers, spending the balance of his life in and near here. In 1876 he was united in marriage to Margaret Samantha Fradette, who with four children survive him, W. D. Baird of Chicago, Mrs. Walter Raymond of Portland, Ore., Mrs. R. Milligan of Marshfield, Wis., and Miss Goldie at home, also one sister, Mrs. Geo. Armstrong of Meadville, Penn. Funeral service was held at the home. The remains were laid to rest in the Greenwood Cemetery.
Baird, Goldie marriage 17 Nov 1919
Mr. Wallace S. Ashel and Miss Goldie Baird were untied in marriage on Monday, Nov. 17, 1919 at the home of the bride's mother (Margaret nee Fradette Baird) in Greenwood. After returning from a trip, Mr. and Mrs. Ashel will be at home to their friends on a farm east of Greenwood.
FRADETTE,
Ella (1872 - 5 April 1881)
Died, April 5th, 1881, with scarlet fever, Ella, daughter of Augstav and Mary
Fradette, of Warner, Clark Co, aged 9 years.
Alliston, Charlotte “Lotti” L. nee FRADETTE (c1875 – May 1937)
Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Fradette attended the funeral of Mr. Fradette’s sister; Mrs. Walter Alliston returned with them for a few days visited and another sister of Mr. Fradette, Mrs. Addie Twichell of Detroit, accompanied them home and will visit the J. H. Fradette, and the Herbert Fradette families. Mrs. Twichell was a former school teacher of Clark Co, being employed at one time in Riverside (McAdams) School in Levis.
Raymond, Edythe nee FRADETTE (30 Aug 1877 – 18 Oct 1909)
Mrs. Edythe, nee Fradette, died at her home in the town of Weston Oct. 18th, 1909.
Deceased was born in the town of Warner Aug. 30, 1877. Her girlhood days were spent with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.F. Fradette of this city, on the old farm 1 mile west of Greenwood. She received her education in the Greenwood Schools, leaving the course at the end of her junior year, there being at that time but three years in the high school course. She was married in the M.E. Church, on March 28th, 1896, to Wm. Free Raymond, a farmer of Christie. Of this union two sons were born, Clifford, aged 13 years, and Fay, aged 5. She was taken sick Sept. the 11th with typhoid fever. Complications followed in the form of blood poisoning in the hand and in spite of the best and unwavering attention of Dr. H.R. Schofield, her mother, Mrs. A. Fradette, and in the last week of Miss Lucy Shanks, a trained nurse, death claimed her Oct. 18, 1909. She leaves to mourn her loss a husband and two children, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.F. Fradette of this city, two brothers, James H. of Greenwood and Herbert W. of Christie, and five sisters, Mrs. Bessie Burch of Toulon, Ill., Mrs. Mattie Baird of this city, Mrs. Addie Twichell, Miss Lottie Fradette and Mrs. Sarah Twichell, all of Chicago, Ill. The last two mentioned came from Chicago Oct. 11th to be with her in her last moments. The funeral was held at the Christie M.E. Church, interment was made at the Christie Cemetery. (Wlm Free Raymond b. 28 Feb 1873, d. 20 Nov 1957, buried Weston east cemetery)
HERBERT W. FRADETTE, a progressive farmer of York Township, born in Warner Township, in a log shanty one and a half miles west Greenwood April 27, 1878, son of Augustus and Mary (Fuzee) Fradette. Herbert W. Fradette, grew to manhood on his parent’s farm in Warner Township, in his youth attending the Greenwood school, and began his industrial career in the lumber camps. As a lover of horses, he took pleasure in driving a four or six horse team in the camps, and gave his animals excellent care. About twenty-nine years of his life were spent in the vicinity of Greenwood, during some twelve years of which he was employed in the woods. Mr. Fradette then bought forty acres of wild land near Christie, which he cleared and improved by erecting good buildings. In 1891 he came to York township and bought a tract of eighty acres in Section 33, it being a partly improved place.
On this he has made extensive improvements, having among other things, built an eight-ton silo, besides clearing up the unimproved land. He has a good herd of Jersey cattle, mixed with Holstein, of his own raising, in which he takes justifiable pride, and as a farmer is doing a successful business. Mr. Fradette was married on Sept. 23, 1908, to Edna Virginia Raymond who was born in Weston Township, Clark Co, Jan. 13, 1876, being a daughter of Eben Delos and Charlotte M. (Tuttle) Raymond. Mrs. Edna Fradette, like her mother, is a member of the Methodist Church, which she has served as deaconess and as a teacher in the Sunday school. She was graduated from the Christi school, also attending school at Neillsville, and was a teacher for four years in Weston Township and Hewitsville, Clark Co. The children of Mr. and Mrs. Fradette are: Clare Wesley, born June 15, 1909; Carol Idele, born Aug. 14, 1911; Herbert Raymond, born June 6, 1913, and June Rose, born June 15, 1916. (Condensed version of 1918 History of Clark Co., WI)
FRADETTE, Herbert marriage 22 Sept 1908
Mr. Herbert Fradette of Greenwood and Miss Edna Raymond of the town of Weston were married at the home of the bride’s sister, Mrs. James Tompkins Sept. 22, 1908. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Delos Raymond of Weston. They will reside on Mr. Fradette’s farm near Christie.
FRADETTE, Clare Wesley (15 June 1909 – 26 Oct 1909)
Clare Wesley, first born infant son of Herbert and Edna V. Fradette, died at the home of his parents at Christie, Clark Co, Wis., on the 26th of Oct. 1909 of bloody dysentery. He was born June 15 1909. The little babe was not sick long, falling ill on the 22nd of Oct. Death ended the agony of the little sufferer on Oct. 26th. The remains were interred at the Christie Cemetery after the funeral sermon from the church.
March 16, 1911: We learn from James Tompkins that Herbert Fradette has sold his place at Christie and bought a large improved farm near Granton and has recently moved there. Greenwood Gleaner
Oct 1946: Farm sold in the Town of York: The Herbert Fradette place, 80 acres in Section 33 was purchased by C. L. McConaughy of Janesville. The Fradette sale carried the equipment with it.
FRADETTE, Carol Idele marriage - 10 June 1931
Miss Carol Idele Fradette, daughter of Mr and Mrs. Hebert W. Fradette of the town of York, on June 10 became the bride of Willard C. Johnson of Marshfield at a ceremony held at the home of the bride. The groom is the son of Mr and Mrs. Oscar Johnson of Granton. Miss Nellie Johnson, sister of the groom, was maid of honor and Miss June Fradette, sister of the bride, was bridesmaid. H. Raymond Fradette and I. Mack Fradette, brother and cousin of the bride attended the groom. The out of town guests were Mr and Mrs. Clinton Paulson and family, Waupaca; Mr and Mrs. James Fradette and family. Mr and Mrs. Earl Tompkins and family of Greenwood and Mr and Mrs. Milton Johnson and family of Nasonville. The couple will be at home at 730 East Fourth Street, Marshfield. The bride graduated from the Granton high school in 1929 and has been at home with her parents since that time. Mr. Johnson graduated from the same school in 1928 and at present is employed by the Roddis Veneer Co., of Marshfield.
18 June 1931: Mrs. H. Fradette and daughter June and son Raymond and Mr and Mrs. W. Johnson picnicked at the East Fork, Sunday, then drove down to the Mound near Pray.
FRADETTE, Naomi Beth nee Bollom (18 July 1914 – 10 May 2002)
Naomi Beth Fradette, age 87, entered eternal life May 10, 2002, after a lengthy illness.
Naomi was born July 18, 1914 to Charles and Maude (Delano) Bollom in Osseo. The family also lived in Fairchild and Owen before moving to Neillsville where Naomi graduated from high school. Naomi received her teacher’s certificate at the University of Wisconsin in Stevens Point and taught at rural schools in the Neillsville area. On June 14, 1939 she married Herbert (Ray) Fradette and they eventually settled in Eau Claire, where their sons, James and Richard were born. Naomi continued her education, graduating from UW-Eau Claire and taught at the Altoona School District, retiring in 1978. She spent winters in Florida and also lived at Eastridge Estates and Grace Edgewood in later years. Up until her illness, she was an active member of Lake Street United Methodist Church.
Surviving Naomi are her sons, James (Nancy) of Marquette, MI and their children, Stacy and Matthew; and Richard (Mary) of Fall Creek and their children, Brad, Bryan and Jessica; also her brother, Ellsworth Bollom of Neillsville. Preceding Naomi in death were her parents, her husband, Ray in 1980 and her brother Gareth in 1991. There will be visitation at Lake Street United Methodist Church in Eau Claire followed by a service. Graveside services will be held at the Neillsville City Cemetery.
Fradette, Raymond NEILLSVILLE CITY PINE VALLEY US Army 1913-1980 WW 2
FRADETTE, June R. marriage 1 Oct. 1933
Miss June R. Fradette, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Fradette of the town of York, became the bride of Frederick A. Wendt, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wendt of the town of York. The ceremony was performed at the Congregational church parsonage. Miss Vera Gower, of Granton, close friend of the bride and groom, was maid of honor and Miss Eva Wendt, sister of the groom, was bridesmaid. Alvin Wendt, brother of the groom, was best man. Mr. Wendt also was attended by Raymond Fradette, brother of the bride. After the ceremony the wedding party drove to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Fradette where a wedding dinner was served to fourteen guests. The bride lived with her parents while the groom has assisted his father in carrying on the home farm where the young couple will make their home.
Jan 4, 1934: Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Wendt are visiting at H. Fradette’s.
Wendt, Frederick A. (31 May 1915 – 26 June 1981) A resident of Neillsville for the past 25 years, Frederick A Wendt passed away June 26, 1981, in Neillsville Memorial Home. He was born to Frederick E and Minnie R (Raether) Wendt in Alma Center on May 31, 1915. At the age of two, he moved with his parents to the Neillsville area where he received his education. Wendt farmed in the town of Weston, for several years. It was during this time that he married June R Fradette on October 1, 1933, in Neillsville ceremonies. Surviving is his wife June; two sons, Clair of Marshfield and Larry of Stoughton; two daughters, Mrs. Stanley (Teriann) Kurasz of Morrison, IL, and Mrs. Frederick (Kathleen) Dux of Neillsville; two sisters, Mary Stuhlman of Weyauwega and Eva Wendt of Neillsville. Preceding him in death were his parents; one son, Eugene and three brothers, Alton, Alvin, and Melvin. Funeral services were held from the Neillsville United Church of Christ. Burial was made in the Neillsville City Cemetery.
FRADETTE, James H. (20 Oct 1883 – 12 Nov 1953)
James H. Fradette was born Oct. 20, 1883 and was the son of Augustas and Mary (Feusee) Fradette. He died Nov. 12, 1953. He married Julia Jacolia Mack, Nov. 26, 1903 in her hometown in Appleton, Outagamie, Wisc. She was born there, June 18, 1884 to John and Emily (Jabez) Mack. November 20, 1911, James and "Cali" had a son who they named Mack James Fradette. That son died January 21, 1983 in Sauk City, Sauk Co., Wisc. Both James and his wife (wife “Callie” on cemetery list but there is no birth or death date) are buried in the Greenwood Cemetery.
Feb 1, 1906: Mrs. James Fradette and son John Hastings left Monday for Shell Lake to visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Mack and family.
November 1934: “Clark County treasurer, J. H. Fradette, reports that on Nov. 1, 1934, Clark County will enter an additional 15, 760 acres with the Conservation Commission of the State of Wisconsin under the Forest Crop Act. The acquired by Clark County by Tax Deed on July 14 and Oct. 30 of this year, and Clark County had previously 2,139 forties accepted by the commission on March 31, 1934. Theis will bring the total acreage of Clark County’s Forest up to 101, 320 acres, or 2,533 forties. The above lands are in the wild, uncultivated or “blueberry area” of the county, nearly 100 percent of the soil being of light, sandy origin, unfit for agriculture but suitable for he growing of a natural growth of trees.”
FRADETTE, Mack marriage 6 Dec 1939
Miss Waunita Kuhl of Neillsville, daughter of Gus W. Kuhl of Loyal, and Mack Fradette, son of Co Treasurer and Mrs. J. H. Fradette, of this city, were united in marriage at the Evangelical and Reformed parsonage December 6. Mrs. Fradette was graduated from the Neillsville high school with the class of 1932, and the following year she attended Eau Claire State Teachers college. In 1933 she began work in the office of J. H. Fradette, Co treasurer, where she has since been employed. Mr. Fradette received the foundation for his training in the Greenwood schools, graduating from high school there in 1929. He fitted himself for the teaching profession at the Eau Claire State Teachers college and, after three years of training, taught for that number of years before returning to complete his college course, which he accomplished in 1933. Since then he has worked in the treasurer’s office.
26 Sept 1940: Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Fradette, Mr. and Mrs. Mack Fradette and Mrs. Stanley Schczygelski drove to Radisson Saturday afternoon to visit at the John Fradette home, returning Sunday evening.
FRADETTE, Bethel Lorraine marriage 21 Feb 1942
Bethel Lorraine Fradette, the daughter of Co Treasurer and Mrs. J. H. Fradette, became the bride of Master Sergeant Earl Lee Darling of Camp Livingston, La., February 21, 1942. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Darling, Neillsville. The marriage took place at the Methodist Church, Natchez, Miss., Attending the couple were Jeanette Short and Sergeant Vernon Gaier, Neillsville, now of Camp Livingston. Earl "Smokey" Darling, age 90, went to his final rest March 2, 2007, at The House of The Dove Hospice in Marshfield. A memorial service was held at the Gesche Funeral Home in Neillsville. He was born Jan. 9, 1917, to Ellen Ann King and Fred Merrill Darling.
He started working at the young age of 16 and had many jobs. He worked with the crew that paved Highway 73 for the first time. He was part of the crews that built many drainage ditches and dams west of Neillsville. He hauled brick and built the post office. On May 1, 1934, at age 17, he joined the National Guard. He was part of the 128th Infantry Service company that later made up their part of the 32nd "Red Arrow" Division. He was on the War Bond Tour in Louisiana when he married Lorraine B. Fradette on Feb. 21, 1942, in Natchez, Miss. He left to join World War II shortly thereafter. He left from San Francisco to Australia and then on to New Guinea. He served in the Pacific Theater of the war. He left active duty as a master sergeant Aug. 4, 1945, and the National Guard on June 21, 1950. After service, he had a milk route for a time and then worked for the Clark Co Highway Department until his retirement in 1981. He is survived by six children, Susan (Ted) Ormond, Betty Darling, Margaret (Bill Gallaher) Alsterberg, Lynn (Joe) King, James (Kay) Darling, Missy (Dale) Walz. He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years; both of his parents and both of his brothers. Lorraine “Beth” Fradette Darling: b. 31 March 1921, d. 18 June 2005.
FRANK family
See Schoenwetter, Thorson family, Warner township
FRANKLIN family, Warner township
1860 Weston census: Franklin, (no surname) Head M W 30 (born c1830)
1875 Warner census: Franklin, John: 1 male, 1 female
1895 Warner census: head: Jno Franklin per index, Frankloin per census 4 male, 1 female
“...Another accident was the death of Bert Hommel, which happened in Charles Miller's camp, four miles west of town. Ole Christianson was foreman, Ed Parker cook, Bill Oelig, Charles Honeywell and Hiram Shields were teamsters. Fred Oelig, John Franklin and J. S. Andrews worked on the skidway, loading. Bert Houmel took Oelig's place as loader and Oelig drove the team. In hauling out of a branch road with a heavy down grade, Oelig stopped at a second skidway to top his load and in doing so took the team off the sleigh to finish loading. The sleigh was blocked but the jar of a log started the sleigh moving. Bert ran and grabbed the tongue, one runner struck a root and threw him to the ground and the runner passing over his neck, killed him...” excerpt from 1853-1934 The Hub of Clark Co chapter IV
No further info found in Clark Co records regarding the John Franklin family
FRANZ family, Warner township
1895 census, head of family: A. K. Franz 3 male, 1 female
1895 census, head of family: Aug Franz 3 male, 2 female
1905 #112 Franz, August Head W M 43 M Wisconsin Germany Farmer 12 O F F Alvina Wife W F 33 M Wisconsin Germany House Keeper Fred Son W M 13 S Wisconsin Wisconsin Calvin Son W M 11 S Wisconsin Wisconsin Adolph Son W M 9 S Wisconsin Wisconsin Alma Daughter W F 6 S Wisconsin Wisconsin Otto Son W M 2 S Wisconsin Wisconsin Harold Son W M 1/12 S Wisconsin Wisconsin
1893 sec 19 no residence A. K. Franz; sec 29 no residence A. K. Franz; sec 30 residence A. Franz
1906 sec 19 no residence A. Franz; sec 29 residence A. K. Franz
>1956
>Clark Co.
Directory: Franz, Albert
Greenwood 3 Warner sec 6
Franz, Arthur
Greenwood 3 Warner sec 7
Franz, Oscar
Greenwood 3 Warner sec 6
FRANZ, August K. (28 Oct 1861 – 1 Feb 1932)
August K. Franz, oldest son of August and Louise Franz, was born Oct. 28, 1861 in the Town of Herman, Sheboygan Co, Wis. In 1881 Mr. Franz came to Clark Co. Two years later, in the spring of 1883, he went back to Herman, returning again to Clark Co in the fall of that year and making his home here since. On Jan. 8, 1891, he was united in marriage with Alvina Noah. They settled on their present farm where he resided until death. Besides farming he did carpenter work until 1905. Mr. Franz has been ailing for about a year and a half and passed away at his home Feb. 1, 1932. He leaves to mourn his death his widow, five sons, Fred, Adolph, Otto and Harold of Sidney, Mont. Calvin of the Town of Longwood and two daughters, Alma (Mrs. Otto Fravert), Town of Warner and Leona at home. Besides these he leaves to mourn two brothers and two sisters, William, Henry, Mrs. Frank Abel, Greenwood, Wis. and Mrs. John Kippenhan of Appleton. One sister preceded him in death. Funeral services were held from the West Side Immanuel Reformed Church. The body was laid to rest in the West Side Cemetery.
FRANZ, Alvina nee Noah (10 Dec 1871 – 21 Jan 1939)
Funeral services were held for Mrs. August Franz, 67, who died at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Marshfield, where she had been a patient since Jan. 16, receiving treatment for cancer, at the Franz home and at the West Side Immanuel Reformed Church, burial was made in the West Side Cemetery. She had been in poor health since a fall in May 1938. Mrs. Franz, nee Alvina Noah, was born in the town of Herman, Sheboygan Co., Dec. 10, 1871. When she was two years old she came to Greenwood, where she was married to August Franz Jan. 8, 1891. Mr. Franz preceded her in death seven years ago. Surviving are five sons, Calvin Franz, Owen; and Fred, Adolph, Otto and Harold Franz, all of Sidney, Mont.; two daughters, Mrs. Otto (Alma) Fravert and Mrs. Alvin (Leona) Albert, both of Greenwood; and two brothers, August Noah, Greenwood, and Simon Noah, Loyal. Adolph and Otto Franz came from Montana to attend the funeral.
FRANZ, Fred August (27 Oct. 1891 – 26 June 1970)
Funeral services for Fred A. Franz, 78, Sidney, Mont., were held at Pella Lutheran Church. Interment was in Sidney Cemetery. Fred August Franz was born October 27, 1891 in Warner Township, near Greenwood, Wisc, son of Mr. and Mrs. August Karl Franz. Fred came to Montana in April, 1917, working in the Girard Community near Sidney and later was joined by his brother, Adolph, who also worked in that community. In 1918 both were drafted in the Army. Fred returned to the Sidney area in the fall of 1918 after his discharge from the service. He began farming with his brother and they farmed together until 1942 as the Franz Brothers. On March 4, 1931 he and Ethel C. McMillen were married at Glendive. They farmed until 1958 when they retired from active farming and moved into the valley south of Sidney to make their home. Fred died very unexpectedly June 26.
He had served many years on the local school board and helped build and maintain the first telephone line into the area. He was active in youth activities and a member of the American Legion Post No. 12 in Sidney. Surviving him are his wife, Ethel; two sons, Ray on the family farm, and Robert of Bartow, Florida; two daughters, Wilma – Mrs. Joe Horrall of Beaverton, Oregon, and Leona – Mrs. Wayne Gibson of Bozeman, Montana; three brothers, Harold of Sidney, Calvin of Greenwood, and Otto of Mesa, Arizona; one sister, Leona – Mrs. Alvin Albert of Greenwood. He was preceded in death by his brother, Adolph and one sister, Mrs. Otto Fravert and a grandson, Donald Horrall.
FRANZ, Calvin (17 Dec 1893 – 24 Jan 1972)
Calvin Franz, 78, a lifelong resident of the Greenwood area, died at the Memorial Home at Neillsville, where he has been a patient since June 16, 1971. Services were held at Immanuel United Church of Christ. Burial was made in the West Side Cemetery. Military rites were conducted at the graveside by members of the Wallace-Hinker Post of the Greenwood American Legion. Mr. Franz was born Dec 17, 1893 in the town of Warner, and was married there Sept. 21, 1921, to Meta Decker, who preceded him in death Feb. 23 1969. After their marriage they farmed near Greenwood and in 1948 they moved to the city of Greenwood and had since made their home here. He was a World War 1 veteran. Survivors include two brothers, Otto Franz, Mesa Ariz., and Harold Franz, Sidney, Mont.; and a sister, Mrs. Alvin (Leona) Albert, Greenwood. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by a sister and two brothers.
FRANZ, Adolph Ludwig (10 Mar 1896 – 20 June 1967)
Adolph Ludwig Franz, 71, Portland, Ore., and formerly of Greenwood, Clark Co, died June 20, 1967 in the Greenwood nursing home in Portland, Ore., after a lingering illness. Funeral services were held from Immanuel United Church in Greenwood. Burial was made in the West Side Cemetery. Mr. Franz was born March 10, 1896 in the Town of Warner. He was the son of August and Alvina (Noah) Franz. He received his education in the Decker school. In 1917 he went to Montana, where he was engaged in farming. He was a veteran of World War I, and served overseas. After the war, he farmed in the Sidney, Mont. area. He suffered a stroke about 20 years ago and had been confined to Veterans Hospitals and nursing homes in Oregon since that time. He is survived by four brothers, Fred and Harold, of Sidney, Mont., Calvin of Greenwood, and Otto of Mesa, Ariz. Also surviving is a sister, Mrs. Alvin (Leona) Albert, of Greenwood.
FRANZ, Harold G. (28 May 1905 – 31 Dec 1986)
Funeral services were held for Harold G. Franz, 81, of Sidney, Mont. at People's Congregational Church. Harold Franz was born May 28, 1905 in Greenwood, Clark Co, Wis., the son of August and Elvina (Noah) Franz. He grew up and attended schools in Greenwood. He moved to Montana in 1922, where he had resided until his death Dec. 31, 1986 at home in Three Buttes Community. Survivors include his wife, Harriet Franz of Sidney, Mont. one son, Don Franz, Sidney, Mont. one daughter, Mrs. Harold (Edith) Frank of Billings, Mont. one brother, Otto Franz of Mesa, Ariz. one sister, Mrs. Alvin (Leona) Alberts of Greenwood, Wis. Burial was in the Sidney Cemetery.
FRANZ, Alma marriage 12 Jan 1921
Miss Alma Franz, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. August Franz, and Mr. Otto Fravert were united in marriage Jan. 12, 1921. Both young people are residents of the West Side (Warner Twshp). They will make their home on the groom’s farm, which he recently purchased of his father, Henry Fravert. The reception was held at the home of the bride’s parents.
FRANZ, Otto Arthur (17 Jan 1903 – 18 June 1991)
Otto Arthur Franz, 88, of Mesa, Ariz, died June 18, 1991, at his home. The body was cremated. Mr. Franz was born Jan. 17, 1903 at Greenwood, Clark Co, Wis. to August and Alvina (Noah) Franz. He attended Decker School. He did carpenter work with his brother, Calvin, before going out west to Sidney, Montana where he bought a ranch. On Aug. 22, 1929, he and Myrtle Obergfell were married at Wolf Point, Mont. They farmed until 1944. They lived at Polson, Montana, Orofino, Idaho, Greenwood and Marshfield before moving to Mesa in 1952. Mr. Franz worked a few summers at Yellowstone National Park. He retired from the carpentry profession in 1968. Mr. and Mrs. Franz traveled many summers to Wisconsin, Montana and Canada until he became ill in 1987. Survivors include his wife, Myrtle four children, Mrs. Lyle (Alice) Verhulst and Mrs. Richard (Virgina) Acker, both of Greenwood Paul of Elk Mound, Wis. and Douglas of Mesa, a sister Leona Albert of Greenwood. He was preceded in death by his parents and infant daughter, Alvina, in 1935 one sister, Alma Fravert, four brothers, Fred, Adolph, Calven and Harold and one infant great-grandson, Jessie Acker, who died in 1977.
FRANZ, Leona R. marriage 9 June 1938
After July 4, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin J. Albert, who are honeymooning in Sidney, Mont will be at home to friends on a farm near Greenwood (Clark Co., Wis.) The couple was wed June 9, 1938 at a double ring ceremony performed at the home of the bride’s mother, Mrs. August K. Franz, Greenwood. Attending the bride were the bridegroom’s sister, Miss Ruth Albert, and Miss Hildegarde Schmidt. The bridegroom, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Albert, Junction City, was attended by LeRoy Fravert, nephew of the bride, and Ernest Albert. Twenty-seven guest were entertained at a reception and wedding supper at the Franz home. Out of town guests included Mr. and Mrs. Charles Albert and sons, Ernest, Edward, Norman and Charles Jr., and daughter, Ruth, Junction City; Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Albert and Miss Hildegard Schmidt, Dancy; and Miss Arvilla Franz, Milwaukee. Mr. Albert, who is engaged in farming and his bride will make their home with her mother.
1905 #14 Franz, William Head W M 33 M Wisconsin Germany Day Laborer 12 Rental Anna Wife W F 34 M Wisconsin Germany House Keeper Carl Son W M 5 S Wisconsin Wisconsin Lydia Daughter W F 4 S Wisconsin Wisconsin Albert Son W M 3 S Wisconsin Wisconsin Clara Daughter W F 2 S Wisconsin Wisconsin Bertha Daughter W F 1 S Wisconsin Wisconsin
1906 sec 7 no residence Wlm C. Franz
FRANZ, William C. (26 April 1870 – 1 July 1932)
Wm. Franz was born April 26, 1870 in Franklin, Sheboygan Co, Wis. In his early youth he came with his parents, August and Louise Franz, to Clark Co. On July 18, 1899 he was united in marriage with Anna Decker. To this union nine children were born.
Mr. Franz has been ailing for a number of years, but he became seriously ill last Wednesday and was taken to St. Joseph's Hospital at Marshfield for treatment. He was called to his final reward Friday, Bright’s (Bright's disease - Chronic inflammatory disease of kidneys; glomerulonephritis.) disease causing his death. Those who mourn his death are his widow, five sons, Carl and August at home, Ferdinand and Albert at Greenwood and Wm. Jr., at Loyal; three daughters, Mrs. (Clara) Alfred Gray of Loyal, Mrs. (Bertha) Ernest Elmer of Greenwood and Sophie at the Clark Co Hospital. Mr. Franz also leaves one brother Henry and two sisters, Mrs. John Kippenhan and Mrs. Frank Abel. One daughter and one grandchild preceded him in death.
FRANZ, Anna nee Decker (18 July 1870 – 1 May 1934)
Anna Decker Franz, daughter of Henry and Sophie Decker, was born on July 18th, 1870, in the town of Warner, on the Decker farm, which is now known as the Wm. Goeke farm, and died after a prolonged illness at the home of her daughter, Bertha, May 1, 1934. Mrs. Franz was the first white child to be born in the West Side settlement. On July 18, 1899 she was united in marriage with Wm. C. Franz, who preceded her in death narly two years ago. A little daughter, Lydia and one grandson, also preceded her in death. Mrs. Franz leaves to mourn her death, five sons, Karl, Albert, William, Ferdinand and August and three daughters, Bertha (Mrs. Ernst Elmer) of Greenwood; Clare (Mrs. Alfred Gray) of Loyal, and Sophie of Owen, four grandchildren, Thomas and Leseer Elmer and Kenneth and LaVerne Gray two sisters, Mrs. Henry Franz and Mrs. John Abel of Greenwood; four brothers, Louis of Girard, Mont. Alfred of Passaic, Wyo. Arthur of Sayle, Mont., Gustave of Snohomish, Wash. Funeral services were held at the West Side Reformed Church. Burial was made in the West Side Cemetery.
Gray, Clara nee FRANZ (29 Mar 1903 –26 Sept 1981)
Clara Gray, Greenwood, formerly of Loyal, died Sept. 26, 1981, at St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield. Funeral services were at the Loyal United Methodist Church, and interment was in the Loyal Cemetery. Clara Franz was born on March 29, 1903, to William and Anna Franz. She received her education at Braun Settlement School. She was married on Feb. 12, 1927, in Clark Co to Alfred Gay. After their marriage, they farmed at Tomahawk, then in Loyal and Greenwood until 1950. They moved to the City of Loyal, and since 1971 she has been living in Greenwood. Survivors include one son, Kenneth of West Allis; two daughters, Mrs. Lavern Johnson of Wis. Rapids; and Mrs. Duane (Geraldine) Gendreau of Maple Lake, Minn.; three brothers, Karl Franz of Marshfield, Ferdinand Franz of Greenwood; and August Franz of Perry, Iowa; two sisters, Mrs. Ernest (Bertha) Elmer of Greenwood;, Sophie Franz of Owen. Preceding her in death was her husband on Aug. 28, 1969 two brothers and one sister.
FRANZ, Bertha marriage 23 June 1926
Miss Bertha Franz, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Franz, and Ernest Elmer, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Elmer, were united in marriage June 23rd, 1926, at the West Side Immanuel Reformed Church. Pearl and Walter Elmer, sister and brother of the groom, and Clara and Ferdinand Franz, sister and brother of the bride, attended the couple. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer will make their home with the groom's parents.
FRANZ, Ferdinand (26 Oct 1908 – 11 Sept 1990)
Ferdinand
(Fritz) Franz, 81, Greenwood, died Sept. 11, 1990, at the Veteran's Home, King.
Funeral services were held at Rinka Funeral Home, Greenwood. Full military rites
were performed by the Greenwood American Legion. Burial was in Westside
Cemetery. Ferdinand Franz was born Oct. 26, 1908, in the town of Warner, Clark
Co, to William and Anna (nee Decker) Franz. He received his education at
Braun Settlement School. He farmed in his younger years and later worked for
Stewart's and Wuethrich's cheese factories. He then retired and resided in
Greenwood. He has been a resident at King since July. He was a World War II
veteran and a member of the Greenwood American Legion. Survivors include two
sisters, Mrs. Bertha Elmer, Greenwood and Sophia Franz, Owen. He is preceded in
death by his parents, two sisters and four brothers.
FRANZ, Sophie (12 Jan 1907 – 24 Jan 2004)
Sophie Franz, 97, Greenwood, died Jan. 24, 2004, at the Clark County Health Care Center, Owen. A graveside service was held at the Immanuel United Church of Christ Cemetery, Greenwood. Sophie Franz was born on Jan. 12, 1907 in rural Greenwood, to William C. and Anna (Decker) Franz. She was raised northeast of Greenwood, and educated at the Braun Settlement School. She worked in Milwaukee for a few years as a housekeeper. She had been at the Clark County Health Care Center for 75 years due to illness. Preceding her in death were her parents, two sisters, and five brothers.
Notes of H.A. Kippenhan, Jr.: Sophie Franz had a twin sister Anna. She was one of ten children born to Carl Wilhelm Franz and Anna Decker. Her siblings were as follows: Karl William Franz (birth: Nov. 7, 1899 -- death: July 25, 1987) Lydia Franz (birth: Nov. 25, 1900 -- death: Feb. 10, 1907) Albert Henry Franz (birth: March 19, 1902 -- death: Oct. 21, 1974) Clara Franz (birth: March 29, 1903 -- death: Sept. 26, 1981 -- spouse Alfred Gray) Bertha Franz (birth: May 26, 1904 -- death: April 3, 1995 -- spouse: Ernest Elmer) William A. Franz (birth: Aug. 16, 1905 -- death: June 2, 1972) Anna Franz (birth: Jan. 12, 1907 -- death: May 1, 1932) Ferdinand Frederick Franz (birth: Oct. 26, 1908 -- death: Sept. 11, 1990) August Gustave Franz (birth: Aug. 04, 1912 -- death: June 20, 1986)
1905 #113 Franz,Henry Head W M 32 M Wisconsin Germany Farmer 10 O F F Augusta Wife W F 26 M Wisconsin Germany House Keeper Martha Daughter W F 2 S Wisconsin Wisconsin Minnie Daughter W F 2 S Wisconsin Wisconsin
1906 sec 30 residence Henry Franz
FRANZ, Henry (13 Oct 1873 – 27 June 1949)
Henry Franz, 76, Greenwood, died June 27, 1949 at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Bolf, after having been in poor health since suffering a stroke in March. He had been confined to his bed since that time. Funeral services at the West Side Evangelical and Reformed Church. Interment in West Side Cemetery. Mr. Franz, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. August Franz, was born in Franklin Oct. 13, 1873, and came to Greenwood when he was 11 years old. He was a carpenter before his marriage April 13, 1898, to Augusta Decker at Greenwood, and after his marriage settled on a farm 4 miles northwest of Greenwood. He retired from farming four years ago and has been making his home with the Bolf family since that time. At one time he held the office of assessor and was a member of the Warner Town Board. He helped construct the West Side Church and school house.
FRANZ, Augusta nee Decker (4 Nov 1879 – 9 Jan 1953)
Funeral services for Mrs. Henry Franz, 74, a lifelong resident of this area who died Jan. 9, 1953 in St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield, were held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Bolf, and at the West Side Evangelical and Reformed Church, and burial was made in the West Side Cemetery. Mrs. Franz had been a patient at the hospital for 10 days, and had been in poor health since an operation last June. Mrs. Franz, the former Augusta Decker, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Decker, was born in Greenwood Nov. 4, 1879. Her marriage to Henry Franz took place April 13, 1898, in the West Side Church, where she was also confirmed. They operated a farm 4 miles northwest of the city until they retired seven years ago. Since that time they had made their home with their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Bolf. Mr. Franz died in 1949. She is survived by five sons, Emil, Montana; Theodore, McMinnville, Ore., and Oscar, Edwin and Leondo, Greenwood; five daughters, Mrs. Harvey (Martha) Schwarze, Mrs. Henry (Minnie) Laube, and Mrs. Dave (Selma) Churkey, Owen, Mrs. Theodore (Arvilla) Wessel, and Mrs. Mike (Meta) Bolf, Greenwood and a brother, Alfred Decker, Coeur d Alene, Idaho. Three sisters and five brothers also preceded her in death.
FRANZ, Henry and Augusta anniversary 1948
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Franz observed their golden wedding anniversary April 11, 1948 with an open house at the home of their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Bolf, Greenwood, Route 4. The couple greeted 186 guests during the day. The supper table was centered with a four-tiered cake baked by Mrs. Alfred Schwarze and topped with a golden horseshoe. The anniversary theme was also carried out in the gold leaf favors given the guests and by the corsage worn by Mrs. Franz. She and her husband received numerous gifts and a bouquet of flowers from the West Side ladies aid Society. Songs were sung by the senior choir with Mrs. Otto Fravert as organist. Mr. Franz has been employed as a carpenter for nine years previous to his marriage. After the wedding he purchased his parents' farm, where the couple resided until Mr. Franz retired three years ago. They are now making their home with the Bolfs. The Franzes have 10 children, all of whom were present for the occasion except Emil, who lives at Quietus, Mont, and Theodore, whose home is in McMinnville, Ore. Two sons, Oscar and Edwin, live in Greenwood and a third, Leondo, resides at Owen. Their daughters are Mrs. Henry (Minnie) Laube, Mrs. Harvey (Martha) Schwarze, and Mrs. Dave (Selma) Churkey, owen; Mrs. Theodore (Arvilla) Wessel and Mrs. Mike (Meta) Bolf, Greenwood.
FRANZ, Minnie marriage 29 Sep 1926
Miss Minnie Franz, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Franz, was united in marriage to Mr. Henry Laube at the bride’s home on route two, Sept. 29th, 1926. The bride was attended by Miss Martha Franz as maid of honor and Mr. Harvey Schwarze attended the groom as man of honor. Miss Laura Abel was bridesmaid and Charley Laube best man. The young couple will reside on the groom’s farm near Owen.
FRANZ, Martha marriage 26 Oct 1927
Miss Martha Franz, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Franz, was united in marriage to Mr. Harvey Schwarze at the bride's home on route two Greenwood Oct. 26, 1927. The bride was attended by Miss Selma Franz as maid of honor and Mr. Orlin Schwarze attended the groom as man of honor. The young couple will reside on the groom's parents farm near Greenwood.
FRANZ, Meta marriage 21 June 1941
Immanuel Reformed Church at Greenwood was the scene of the wedding of a Greenwood couple, Miss Meta Franz, and Mike Bolf, daughter and son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Franz and Mr. and Mrs. Mat Bolf, respectively, June 21, 1941. Miss Arvilla Franz, maid of honor, sister of the bride, and Miss Irma Schwarze, bridesmaid. Theodore Wessel acted as best man for Mr. Bolf, and Leondo Franz was groomsman. Mr. and Mrs. Bolf will make their home at the Pleasant Ridge Cheese Factory at Greenwood, where the groom is employed as cheesemaker.
FRANZ, Arvilla marriage 30 May 1942
A pretty wedding was performed May 30th at the West Side Reformed Church when Miss Arvilla Franz became the bride of Theodore Wessel. She was attended by her sister Mrs. Mike Bolf and Miss Irma Schwarze. Adolph Wessel, brother of the groom and Edwin Franz attended the groom. Mrs. Wessel has been employed in Milwaukee for the past 11 years. Mr. Wessel is cheesemaker at the West Eaton Factory where they will make their home. Note: The West Eaton Cheese Factory was what is now Barr's Tavern, just south of the Junction of County G and County O, west of Greenwood.
FRANZ, Edwin Otto (9 May 1915 – 6 Nov 1975)
Edwin Otto Franz, 60, of Hazen, S.D., died unexpectedly at the Hazen Memorial Hospital on Nov. 6, 1975. Edwin Franz was born May 9, 1915 in Clark Co. His parents were Mr. and Mrs. Henry Franz. He attended schools in Clark Co. He was married on Sept. 2, 1943, at Thorp, Wis. to the former Mae Schultze. She survives him. At the time of his death, Mr. Franz was manager of the Hazen Cheese Co. Inc. He had owned a cheese factory at Greenwood from 1937 until selling in 1961. He then was part owner of a cheese factory at Sturgis, S.D. until 1971, when he came to Hazen to manage the Hazen Cheese Co., Inc. Funeral services were held at the United Church of Christ in Greenwood, with burial in the West Side Cemetery, Greenwood. In addition to his wife, Mr. Franz is survived by two sons, Lee, Fernedale, Calif., and Lynn, Sturgis, S.D., one daughter, Mrs. Gary (Nancy) Jeffers, Milwaukee, two brothers, Oscar, Boulder Junction, Wis., Leondo, Wisconsin Rapids, Wis., and five sisters, Mrs. Minnie Laube, Mrs. Martha Schwarze, and Mrs. Selma Churkey, all of Owen, Mrs. Harold Horn, and Mrs. Mike Bolf, both of Greenwood. He was preceded in death by two brothers.
FRANZ, Mae L. nee Schultze (17 Feb 1922 – 2 Mar 2005)
Mae L. (nee Schultze) Franz, 83, Sussex, died March 2, 2005, at Angels Grace Hospice, Oconomowoc. A celebration of her life will be held at West Side Immanual United Church of Christ, Greenwood. Mae and Edwin Franz ran Pleasant Ridge Cheese Factory and Store in Greenwood. In 1966, she joined her husband in South Dakota and continued to work in the cheese business in both North and South Dakota. In 2003, she moved to Sussex, to be with her family. She was a loving mother to Lee (Ione) Franz, California, and Nancy (Gary) Jeffers, Sussex; and a cherished grandmother to Todd (Denise) Jeffers, Dennis (Claudia) Hosley, Debbie Hosley, Sandy Hosley and Steven Hosley. She is further survived by 12 siblings. Preceding her in death were her husband Edwin; son, Lynn; and six siblings. Mae was born February 17, 1922 in Clark Co. The third child of Max and Eleanor Schultze. She joined her older brothers Willima (Pete) and Jim. The family eventually grew to 18 children.
Edwin Franz was a frequent visitor to "Greens", one of Mae's first employers. On September 2, 1943, she married Ed. Ed and Mae ran several buisness during their lifetime – Tavern, cheese factory, farm, and country store. Mae also worked at the IGA in Greenwood before moving to South Dakota. Mae moved to Sturgis, South Dakota to join Ed in about 1965. In South Dakota and North Dakota she ran a cheese store which was part of the cheese factory. After losing her husband in 1975, Mae moved to Edmont, South Dakota and managed a bar and restaurant, "The Sagebursh Inn". During this time, she faithfully followed her younger son's racing years at the Black Hills Speedway, many week ends driving the 180 mile round trip to Rapid City 2-3 times a week for the big races. One of her proudest moments was when she won the "Demolition Derby" at the Fall River Co Fair, Edgemont. She finally had her own trophy to put next to Lynn's. The last years she worked, she was at Stockman's Bar in downtown Edgemont, South Dakota. Mae lost her youngest child, Lynn, in 1986. One week end, her and several friends took a trip on horseback. They took a pack mule to carry the refreshments. A good time was had by all, but Mae recieved one of the worst sunburns she ever had. She owned her own horse for a short time. Mae won a free trip to Disneyland. She took her grandson along with her friend Joann and her son to Disneyland in California. A few years later, Joann won a trip to Hawaii and took Mae to Hawaii. Mae spent the last 15 months of her life living in Milwaukee with her daughter. She had Long Cancer, Emphysema and Diabetes. In spite of her physical conditon, she stayed very positive and very full of fun until the end. Her mind was sharp and she continued to read up until two days before she left us. She was always a trooper and never complained. Mae was precedded in death by one sister and five brothers.
Churkey, Selma A. nee FRANZ (9 Jan 1912 – 26 Oct 1982)
Selma A.
Churkey, 70, of Owen, died Oct. 26, at St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield.
Funeral services were held at United Church of Christ in Owen, and burial took
place in West Side Cemetery. The former Selma Franz was born Jan. 9, 1912, in
Greenwood to Henry and Augusta (nee Decker) Franz. She was married to
David E. Churkey on Oct. 8, 1932, and they were later divorced. She
farmed in the Town of Green Grove and had lived in the City of Owen for the past
20 years. She had been employed at the Dairyland Animal Clinic for many years.
Survivors include one son, Elroy Churkey of Carpentersville, Ill. one
daughter, Mrs. Leo (Gladys) Wachsmuth of Bear Creek three sisters, Mrs.
Mike (Mata) Bolf of Greenwood, Mrs. Harold (Arvilla) Horn of Greenwood and Mrs.
Minnie Laube of Owen one brother, Leondo Franz of Wis. Rapids. Preceding her in
death were four brothers one sister and her parents.
Laube, Minnie S. nee FRANZ (20 APR 1903 - 9 SEP 1985)
Minnie S.
Laube, 82, Owen, died at St. Joseph's Hospital, Hospice Unit, Marshfield Sept.
9, 1985. Funeral services were held at United Church of Christ, Owen. Burial was
in the Riverside Cemetery in Withee. Pallbearers were grandsons, Perry Bublitz,
Glen Bublitz, Terry Laube, Keith Laube, Dale Laube, and Gene Laube. Minnie Franz
was born April 20, 1903 in Greenwood. She married Henry Laube on Sept.
29, 1926 in Greenwood. They farmed in the town of Green Grove. She had worked at
the Clark Co Health Care Center from 1965 to 1977, moving to Owen in 1969. She
is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Virgil (Edna) Bublitz, Owen, Mrs.
Edward (Bernice) Potocnik, Owen two sons, Harold Laube, and
Richard Laube, both of Owen, two sisters, Mrs. Mike (Meta) Bolf, Mrs. Harold
(Arvilla) Horn, both of Greenwood one brother, Leondo Franz, Wis. Rapids. She is
preceded in death by her husband who died Feb. 1, 1969 four brothers, two
sisters, and two grandchildren.
FRANZ, Leondo (9 Feb 1917 - 1 Mar 2003)
Leondo “Lonnie” Franz, 86, Wisconsin Rapids, died March 1, 2003, at Riverview Hospital, Wisconsin Rapids. Funeral services were held at the First English Lutheran Church, Wisconsin Rapids. Burial was in Riverside Cemetery, Owen. Leondo Franz was born on Feb. 9, 1917, in Greenwood, to Henry and Augusta (nee Decker) Franz. He married Loretta Wachsmuth on Oct. 12, 1946, in Greenwood. He was the manager of the Wood Co Farm Supply Co-op from 1953-82. He bought the Spruce Park Motel in 1978 and sold it to his daughter in 1993. Survivors include seven children, Patricia (William) Schubring, West Allis, Phyllis (Charles) Meinhardt, Greenwood, Jerome (Lisa) Franz, Twin Lakes, Jane Franz, Wisconsin Rapids, Randy (Debra) Franz, Wisconsin Rapids, Richard (Debbie) Franz, Kansasville, and Rhonda (Kenneth) Bush, Wisconsin Rapids; 11 grandchildren, Jose Hernandez, Oak Creek, Travis Graves, U.S. Army, Kara Meinhardt, Greenwood, Stacy Franz, Kenosha, Rachel Franz, Kenosha, Jarod Franz, Alyssa Franz, Twin Lakes, Brandon Franz, Wisconsin Rapids, Amanda and Katherine Young, Wisconsin Rapids, and Lindsey Franz, Kansasville; and seven great-grandchildren, Joshua and Veronica, Wisconsin Rapids, Vanessa, Angelina, Megan and Marissa, Oak Creek, and Jocyln, Kenosha. Preceding him in death were his parents; six sisters, Minnie Laube, Martha Schwarze, Selma Churkey, Arvilla Wessel-Horn, Meta Bolf, and another in infancy; and four brothers, Theodore Franz, Emil Franz, Oscar Franz and Edwin Franz.
1893 sec 23 residence L. ? Frantel ? Franke? (1906 = C. Markham property)
Unable to identify the 1893 owner of this property. No Frantel found. Franke family of Chili area.
FRAVERT family, Warner township
1875 census: Fairet, Henry; 1 male, 2 female
1895 census, head of family: Henry Faiert 4 male, 4 female
1905 #115 Fravert, Henry Head W M 53 M Wisconsin Germany Farmer 12 O M F Margaret Wife W F 53 M Germany Germany House Keeper Fred Son W M 18 S Wisconsin Wis/Ger Farm Laborer Annie Daughter W F 18 S Wisconsin Wis/Ger Lydia Daughter W F 15 S Wisconsin Wis/Ger Albert Son W M 13 S Wisconsin Wis/Ger Otto Son W M 9 S Wisconsin Wis/Ger
1880 sec 29 no residence Hy Fravert; 1893 sec 29 residence H. Fravert
1906, 1915, 1920 sec 29 residence H. Fravert; 1926 = Otto Fravert
FRAVERT, Henry (1 July 1852 – 10 July 1931)
Henry Fravert, son of Henry and Charlotte (Brandsmeier) Fravert, was born in Johnsonville, Sheboygan Co, Wis., July 1, 1852 and passed away at the home of his son Otto, July 10, 1931 (UCC cemetery has died Jan 10, 1931). Mr. Fravert spent his childhood and early youth in and about Johnsonville. In 1874 he came to Clark Co and settled on a farm three and one-half miles northwest of this city. That same year he was united in marriage with Margaretha Vollrath. About 1892 they moved on the present Fravert farm, which his son Otto purchased in 1920. Mr. Fravert was taken sick on Feb. 19, 1930 and underwent an operation on July 22. Later his illness developed into cancer, which caused his death. Mrs. Fravert preceded him in death Oct. 29, 1920.
A son, John, three brothers and one sister also preceded him in death. He leaves to mourn nine children, Mrs. Emma Trimberger, Granton; Mrs. Etta Marvin, Town of Eaton; Mrs. Kate Schwarz, Town of Warner; Fred, Town of Beaver; Mrs. Olivia Schoettler, Town of Beaver; Mrs. Anna Plath and Mrs. Lydia Warner of Racine; Albert and Otto of the Town of Warner. Funeral services were held at the West Side Immanuel Reformed Church. Interment was made in the West Side Cemetery.
FRAVERT, Charlotte Margretha nee Vollrath (3 Sept 1851 – 29 Oct 1920)
Mrs. Margret Fravert, wife of Henry Fravert, died at their home on the West Side, Friday evening, Oct. 29, 1920. She was born in Argenthal, Germany, Sept. 3, 1851, and came to America with her parents (John and Elizabeth nee Kremer Vollrath) in 1867 to Franklin, Sheboygan Co. In 1870 she came to Clark County, where she resided until her death. In 1874 she was united in marriage to Henry Fravert. To this union ten children were born. She leaves to mourn her loss, her husband, three sons, six daughters, two brothers. One son preceded her in death in 1904. She was laid to rest in the West Side Cemetery.
Marvin, Henrietta nee FRAVERT (18 Sep 1875 – 18 Jan 1932)
Henrietta Fravert was born September 18, 1875, the oldest daughter of Henry and Margaret Fravert, and passed away at her home January 18, 1932 at the age of 56 years, 4 months and 5 days. On August 31, 1896 she was married to William Seward Marvin of Greenwood, where they resided until moving to a farm west of town in 1900 where she lived until her death. She leaves, besides her husband, seven children: Henry of Hillsboro; Alfred of Greenwood; Laura, Mrs. Fred Funk of Caledonia. William, Lottie, Ruth and Harry at home. All were at her bedside. Three brothers, Albert and Otto of the Town of Warner, and Fred of the Town of Beaver; five sisters, Emma of Granton, Kate of the Town of Warner, Vina (Alvina, a.k.a. Olivia) of the Town of Beaver and Anna and Lydia of Racine. Her mother, father and one brother preceded her in death. Services were held at the home and the West Side Immanuel Reformed Church. The body was laid to rest in the Greenwood Cemetery.
Schwartz, Kate nee FRAVERT (13 Sept 1877 – 1 May 1944)
Mrs. Albert Schwartz, nee Kate Fravert, daughter of the late Henry and Margaret Fravert, was born in Greenwood on Sept. 13, 1877. On May 3, 1894 she was united in marriage with Albert Schwartz. After living in Michigan for awhile they returned to Greenwood where they have since resided. To this union was born a daughter, Mrs. Edward (Adeline) Osbourne. On April 20, 1944 relatives and friends helped them celebrate their golden wedding anniversary. Mrs. Schwartz passed away suddenly at her home 4 ½ miles northwest of Greenwood on May 1, 1944, after an illness of about two years. She is survived by her husband and daughter, three brothers, Otto and Albert Fravert of Greenwood, and Fred Fravert of Loyal; four sisters, Mrs. Emma Trimberger, Granton; Mrs. Ernest (Elvina) Schoettler, Loyal; Mrs. Anna Plath and Mrs. Lydia Warner, Racine. Funeral services were held from the home and from the West Side Reformed Church. She was laid to rest in the West Side Cemetery.
FRAVERT, John (28 June 1879- 3 Feb 1904)
A telegram was received here by John Fravert from Ontonogon, Michigan, stating
that his son John had been killed by the train. He was hauling cord wood across
the C. M. St. P. track and was walking at the side of the load to keep out of
the wind. The train struck the load without warning and he was thrown some
distance, the train passing over his body severing it at the waist. The body was
brought home Friday by his brother-in-law, Albert Schwartz. John Fravert was
born (son of Henry and Margaret nee
Vollrath Fravert) on his father's farm on the West Side June 28, 1879,
making him a little over twenty-four and a half years old. He has lived most of
his life with his parents on the home place, except when he worked for Albert
Schwartz in the woods and mill at Ontonogon. Besides his parents he leaves three
brothers and six sisters to mourn his death. The funeral was held from the
German church on the West Side. All the family were present except the oldest
sister of deceased, Mrs. Emma Trimberger, of Granton. The body was laid to rest
in the West Side cemetery.
FRAVERT, Frederick William (7 Oct 1881 – 24 July 1949)
Son of Henry and Margaret nee Vollrath Fravert. Buried Loyal cemetery. Married 2 May 1906 to Bertha Grotke.
FRAVERT, Art (12 July 1909 - 10 April 1984)
Art Fravert, 74, of Loyal died April 12, 1984, at Memorial Home, Neillsville. Officiating at was Trinity Lutheran Church, Loyal. Interment was in the Loyal Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were Dennis Fravert, Dale Fravert, Cullen Ayer, Glen Clouse, Eugene Wister and George Hintz. Art Fravert was born to Fred and Bertha (nee Grotke) Fravert on July 12, 1909, at Rib Lake. He was educated at Greenwood Schools. He and Kathryn Hintz were married at Appleton on May 24, 1952. He worked for the Clark Co Highway Dept. for 28 years, retiring in 1972. Since 1981, he has been residing at the Neillsville Home. He is survived by his wife one son, Fred of Thorp, two daughters, Mrs. Chester (Susan) Wister of Marshfield and Miss Ruth Fravert of Loyal, one brother, Alvin, of Loyal. Preceding him in death were his parents three sisters and one brother.
FRAVERT, Edward marriage 29 Oct 1929
A wedding took place at the Lutheran parsonage at Loyal Oct. 29, 1929, when Miss Annie Dittner became the bride of Mr. Edward Fravert.The bride is the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Dittner and the groom is the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Fravert of the Town of Beaver. Miss Arwilda Fricke acted as bridesmaid. Mr. Arthur Fravert acted as best man. Mr. and Mrs. Fravert left for Milwaukee where they will make their future home. The groom has a responsible position with an Electric Company at that place.
FRAVERT, Alvina marriage 12 Sept 1906
Ernest Schoettler
and Alvina
(a.k.a. Olivia) Fravert were
united in marriage at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry
Fravert of the West Side Sept. 12, 1906, in the presence of a large company of
relatives and friends. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Schoettler of
the Town of Beaver and is employed in the grocery department of the Big Store.
They will live in the upper part of the Paul Rossman house. [Alvina, born 15
July 1884, died 18 Mar 1958, buried Loyal cemetery]
FRAVERT, Albert marriage 22 Sept 1915
Sept. 22, 1915 occurred the wedding of Miss Ella Kuester to Mr. Albert Fravert at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gottleib Kuester. The attending couple was Mr. Otto Fravert and Miss Leona Reinke of Plymouth, Wis., and Mr. Norbert Kuester and Miss Amelia Trimberger of Granton. The newly weds will make their home on the farm of the groom's father Mr. Henry Fravert.
FRAVERT, Ella Wilhelmina nee Kuester (16 Dec 1894 – 24 April 1958)
Funeral services were held in the West Side United Church of Christ for Mrs. Albert Fravert, 63, who died in St. Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield, where she had been a patient for six days. Interment was made in the West Side (UCC) cemetery. The former Ella Wilhemina Kuester was born Dec. 16, 1894, in the town of Warner. She attended the Church of Christ, the Ladies Aid, Senior Choir, and the West Side Homemaker's club. Surviving besides her husband are one daughter, Mrs. Ervin (Laverne) Toburen one grandchild, Delmain Toburen one sister, Mrs. Lydia G. Dill two brothers, William and Norbert Kuester. Four brothers preceded her in death. [Albert Ferdinand Fravert, born 14 July 1892, died 9 Feb 1969, son of Henry and Margaret nee Vollrath Fravert, married Ella Kuester 22 Sep 1915]
FRAVERT,
Otto Henrich (2 Oct 1895 – 2 Feb 1959)
A military funeral was conducted at the West Side United Church of Christ for
Otto Henry Fravert, 63, a lifelong resident of this community, Feb. 2, 1959, in
Veteran's Hospital at Wood. Burial was made in the West Side Church Cemetery.Mr.
Fravert was born Oct. 2, 1895, in the Town of Warner, on the Fravert homestead,
and had lived there his entire life. He married Alma Franz at Greenwood
on Jan. 12, 1921. She died Oct. 19, 1953. He was a veteran of World War I,
serving in France and Germany. For 21 years he served as treasurer for the Town
of Warner. He was a member of the West Side Church and a member of the
Wallis-Hinker Legion Post. The survivors include three sons, LeRoy,
Orlin and Allen Fravert, all of Greenwood one brother, Albert
Fravert, Greenwood, and two sister, Mrs. Anna Plath and Mrs. Lydia Warner, both
of Racine. Two brothers and four sisters also preceded him in death. [Alma
Franz born 26 Mar 1899, daughter of August and Alvina nee Noah Franz]
FRAVERT
LeRoy, Sr (30 Mar 1922- 2 Jan 1999)
Leroy D. Fravert Sr., 76, Greenwood, died Jan. 2, 1999, at Memorial Nursing
Home, Neillsville. Funeral services were held at Immanuel United Church of
Christ, Greenwood. Leroy D. Fravert was born on March 30, 1922, to
Otto and Alma (nee Franz) Fravert. He served three years in the Army
Air Corps during World War II. He married Bernice Schwarze on June
10, 1948, and farmed west of Greenwood. He was a member of Immanuel United
Church of Christ and was on the cemetery board for 40 years. He also served on
the Greenwood School Board and the F M Bank Board of Directors. Survivors
include his wife, Bernice two sons, James (Mary) Fravert, Milwaukee, and
LeRoy (Linda) Fravert Jr., Loyal six daughters, Jane (Thomas)
Gerber, Rice Lake; Charlene (Richard) Stevens, Black River Falls;
Bettey Peer, Green Bay; Vicki (Gary) Pratt, Hartland; Kathryn
(Dennis) Olinski, Appleton; and Ruth Fravert, Madison and one brother,
Allen, Plainview, Minn. He was preceded in death by his parents, and one
brother, Orlin.
FREEMAN, A.
1880 sec 6, 18, 21 no residences A. Freeman
(1893 sec 6, 18 = McMahan Bros; sec 21 = Frank Williams)
FREEMAN, Alfred marriage – 21 June 1886
At the law chambers of Justice Jacques, in this city, June 21, 1886, Mr. Alfred Freeman to Miss Mary Scrivens.
No other reference to “A” Freeman or of the Scrivens family in CC records.
FROEHLICH family, Warner township
1905 #31 Froelich, Herman Head W M 48 Married? Germany Germany Farmer 9 O M F Emma Daughter W F 22 S S. Dakota Germany House Keeper 11 Bertha Daughter W F 19 S S. Dakota Germany Domestic August Son W M 17 S S. Dakota Germany Farm Laborer Anna Daughter W F 14 S S. Dakota Germany Domestic Willie Son W M 12 S Wisconsin Germany Paul Son W M 10 S Wisconsin Germany Rudolph Son W M 8 S Wisconsin Germany
1906-1926 sec 28 no residence Herm Froehlich
UCC cemetery: Herman Froehlich b. 16 Sept 1856, d. 10 Aug 1930, married 8 March 1883 to Albertine Marquardt b. 25 Jan 1858, d. 13 Nov 1909.
FROEHLICH, Cecile nee Chagney (16 Feb 1866 – 26 Jan 1939)
Mrs. Cecile Froehlich, 72, Marshfield, passed away Jan. 26, 1939 at the Riverview Hospital, Wisconsin Rapids, where she had been a patient. Death was caused by a complication of diseases. She had undergone an operation that morning. Cecile Chagney was born in France Feb. 16, 1866. At the age of 8 she came to America with her parents, settling in Missouri. She was first married to Carl Mees in Illinois more than 50 years ago and they came to Marshfield where she has since made her home with the
exception of a few years spent here at Greenwood, Clark Co. She was married to Herman Froehlich (as his second wife) in Marshfield in 1913 and he passed away 16 years later. She is survived by 3 daughters, and one brother and 5 stepchildren, Mrs. Martha Wobich, Warner, S.D.; Mrs. Emma Boetzel, Wilton; Paul Froehlich, Warner, S.D.; Wm. Froehlich, Greenwood and Rudolph Froehlich, Chicago. Funeral services were held at the Baey-Lange Funeral Home and burial was made in Marshfield.
Wilding-Bohnsack, Emma nee FROEHLICH (c1883 – 1978)
Henry Bohnsack was born in Milford, Jefferson Co, Wisc, April 11, 1880 to Christian Wilhem and Ernestine Wilhelmine (Gruetzmacher) Bohnsack and grew to manhood there. He moved to Clark Co in 1903 where, in 1905, he married Miss Emma Froelich. Emma was born Nov. 1, 1878 (see note below regarding birth year). They moved on a farm in the town of Weston (sections 23 & 24), until Mr. Bohnsack's health failed. He underwent a surgical operation, but did not get permanent relief, compelling them to leave the farm and move to Neillsville in Mar of 1927. He died Dec 17, 1947 at 47 years, 8 months and 6 days of age.
His funeral was held at the Methodist Church in Neillsville. His wife, daughter, both parents and two bothers mourn his death. Burial took place in the Neillsville City Cemetery. His wife, Emma, married again to Mr. Wilding and died in Dec of 1978. She is buried in the Wilding plot of the Neillville City Cemetery. [Cemetery: Emma Froehlich Bohnsack Wilding b. 1 Nov 1878 (think 1878 is wrong as census puts c1883 as birth year as does parent’s marriage date at UCC cemetery), d. Dec 1978.] [daughter Emma Bohnsack 11 Mar 1911 – 4 Dec 1983 married Ralph Alstot]
January 16, 1941: Mr. and Mrs. Jess Wilding spent Sunday at the Ralph Alstot home.
Bohnsack, Erma marriage 11 June 1931
Mr. Ralph Alstot and Miss Erma Bohnsack were united in marriage June 11, at the parsonage of the Union Church. The bride was attended by Miss Lucille Alstot, sister of the groom, and Mr. Floyd Alstot, the groom’s brother, was best man. The groom is the son of Mrs. O. J. Alstot of the town of Grant. For the past four years he has been employed on the farm of Rush Hake in Grant. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Henry (Emma Froehlich) Bohnsack of Neillsville. For some time she has been employed as waitress at the Merchants hotel. For the present the young couple will live at the home of the bride’s mother.
FROEHLICH, August (12 June 1888 – 13 April 1906)
The following clipping from an Aberdeen, S. D. daily, the first dated Friday, April 13 and the second the day following, tell the sad news of August Froehlich’s death. The body was brought home by the stricken father Monday. It was only a few weeks since August was home for a visit and left home in as good health apparently as anyone. The funeral was held at the West Side Church. The remains were laid to rest in the West Side Cemetery, Town of Warner, Clark Co. August Froehlich, a young fireman of the Milwaukee road, died this noon at St. Lucke's Hospital of hemorrhage of the stomach. His death was entirely unexpected, as he was thought to be well on the road to recovery from the effects of an operation for appendicitis which he underwent a week ago last Wednesday. His father Herman Froehlich of Greenwood, Wis., was with him at the time of his death. The deceased has two uncles in this city, Fred and Paul Froehlich. He has been firing a year and was lately admitted to the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen. He was about 19 years of age. The body will remain at Paul Froehlich’s residence, 412 N. Kline Street, until its departure for Greenwood.
FROEHLICH,
William (29 Oct 1893 – 6 Oct 1962)
Funeral services were held in Beaver Dam for William A. Froelich, 68, a former
resident of Greenwood, Clark Co, who died Oct. 6, 1962. Burial was made in
Barrington, Ill. Mr. Froelich was born Oct. 29, 1893
(to Herman and Alberine Froehlich), in
Horicon. He resided in Greenwood and Barrington, Ill., before moving to Beaver
Dam in 1959. He is survived by his wife, a son, Harold Froelich,
Burnett; a daughter, Mrs. Evelyn Wolthausen, Barrington, Ill.; a brother,
Rudolph Froelich, Chicago, Ill., and a sister, Mrs. George Wolich, Warner, S.D.
Two brothers and a sister preceded him in death.
FROEHLICH,
Eunice nee Richmond (4 Jan 1897 – 12 May 1981)
Funeral services were held at Overton Funeral Home in Janesville with burial in
Evergreen Cemetery for Eunice Froehlich, 84, of Janesville, a former Greenwood,
Clark Co area resident. Eunice Richmond was born in Sheboygan on Jan. 4, 1897.
She was married to William Froehlich in 1919 in Greenwood. The couple
farmed near Greenwood until 1951, when they moved to Beaver Dam. He passed away
in 1962 and she lived with a daughter in Barrington, Ill. from 1970 to 1973,
when she moved to Janesville. She is survived by one son, Harold of
Johnson Creek, one daughter, Evelyn Walthausen of Barrington, Ill. One
brother, William Richmond of Neillsville and one sister, Mary Carteron,
Greenwood, also survive.
FROEHLICH, Evelyn E. marriage 20 Sep 1941
In a ceremony performed at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Froelich, Town of Warner (Clark Co., Wis.), Miss Evelyn Eunice Froelich exchanged vows with George Henry Wolthausen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Mildred Wolthausen of Barrington, Ill., on Sept. 20, 1941. Miss Roslyn Wolthausen, sister of the groom, maid of honor, attended. Harold W. Froelich, brother of the bride, served as best man. The bride was graduated from the Greenwood High School and has been employed in Barrington for about two years. Mr. Wolthausen is a graduate of the Barrington High School. Upon their return from a short wedding trip, they will be at home to friends in Barrington, where the groom is employed as an insurance broker.
FROEHLICH, Rudolph Arthur, baptized at UCC 13 Feb 1898
June 16, 1932: Mr and Mrs. Albert Froelich of Nebraska and children and Mrs. Roy Ferguson and baby, are visiting at John Ferguson, Roy Ferguson went by automobile to San Francisco and from here he will go to Alaska where has accepted a position as teacher in an Adventist School. Cannonville news [Related to preceding Froehlich family?]
GARITZ family, Warner township
1895 census, head of family: Fritz Garret 3 male, 4 female
1905< #91 Garitz, Fred Head W M 58 M Germany Germany Farm Laborer 10 O F Lizzy Wife W F 43 M Wisconsin Germany House Keeper Mary Daughter W F 20 S Wisconsin Wis/Ger Minnie Daughter W F 17 S Wisconsin Wis/Ger Cook 8 Annie Daughter W F 13 S Wisconsin Wis/Ger Cook 12 Willie Son W M 10 S Wisconsin Wis/Ger Alice Daughter W F 7 S Wisconsin Wis/Ger Arthur son W M 4 S Wisconsin Wis/Ger Dora Wife W F 1 S Wisconsin Wis/Ger
1915 Hixon township plat map: sec 35 one acre
GARITZ,
Fred “Fritz” (17 May 1847 – 26 Mar 1913)
Fred Garitz was born in Germany May 17, 1847.
(Parents were Frederick and Martha Wolf Garitz) He came to America when
twenty-five years of age and settled first in Sheboygan. In later years he came
to Spencer where he was married to Elizabeth Dimler
(daughter of John and Anna Dimler, sister of
William, Louis, Gus and Henry Dimler?). They moved to the town of Beaver
thence to Greenwood, where he lived most of his life.
Nine children were born to them, eight of who still survive, they are: Mrs. H. A. Miller, Minnie, and Reuben of Portland, Ore., Mrs. C. L. Hubble of Hemlock, Mich., William, Alice, Arthur and Dorothy of this place. Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian Church. Burial was made in Greenwood cemetery. [Greenwood cemetery: Clara Garitz, d. 15 Feb 1897, no birth date; Clark Co. births: Garitz, no first name, b. 1 Jan 897. Probably child of Fred and Lizzy Garitz.]
“...Robert Eggett was an old Englishman, who came to Greenwood in 1884, worked in camp many winters for Charles Miller as road monkey, where Hank Oxford, dubbed "Old Slew Foot," was foreman and Fritz Gaaretz, sawyer, keeping his files on a shelf over his bunk. One evening when the men assembled in the men's shanty, Fritz stepped on the deacon seat to put his file away, "Coom doon oot o' thot, mit your auld snawy pocks". Fritz swore at him, and Eggett said "You can Jasus and you can Dom but coom doon oot o' thot." One morning, after a heavy fall of snow, Eggett was ordered out ahead of the teams, and refused to go out so early (about two A. M.) so was given his time, when he said, "I'll gang awa up to Cy Dewey, noo." Cyrus.Dewey was the foreman in a rival camp....” The Hub of Clark Co 1853-1934 Chapter IV
GATES, J.L.
1906 sec 1, 2, 3, 4, 22, 27 no residence J. L. Gates
GATES, James L. (22 Dec1850 - 25 Aug 1911)
On Aug 25 1911 the life of James L. Gates closed at his home in Milwaukee, the cause of his death being heart disease. Deceased came to Neillsville with his parents when a small boy. Starting in life as a poor boy, with schooling limited to a period of but three months, Mr. Gates is today credited with being the largest individual holder of pine lands in the United States, his interests lying in the states of Wisconsin and Florida. He was born in the pine forests of the Adirondack Mountains, N.Y., Dec. 22, 1850. His father was a timber inspector. Daniel Gates, the father, died in 1885; his mother, formerly Miss Jane Hewett, is still living... He was virtually unacquainted with banking, but in 1879 he founded the Neillsville Bank, and operated it for three years. He founded the firm of Gates, Stannard & Co., which operated the largest mercantile business in that city. He erected a number of most substantial buildings, including two of its finest brick blocks, and introduced the telegraph and telephone, and caused the U.S. Signal Service to be installed. His logging operations have represented an amount exceed by but few operators in the Northwest, being accomplished by six hundred men, under his immediate direction, without the assistance of either clerk or bookkeeper. He now owns in the neighborhood of 800,00 acres of pinelands in Wisconsin and Florida. In 1886, Mr. Gates moved his family to Milwaukee. Mr. Gates has been twice married. His first wife (m. 14 Mar 1872) was Lydie Eyerly (1855-1884, heart disease) of Neillsville, by whom he had two children, Robert and Edith. In July 1885, he was married to Miss Katherine Meade (1859-1904 of T.B.) of New Hampshire. They have two children, Harrison Meade and Helen. At his death Mr. Gates left his wife and four children mentioned above, the two sons being connected with James L. Gates Land Co., and both daughters married; one being Mrs. (Dr.) H.A. Peterson of Soldiers Grove and the other, Mrs. R.B. MacDonald of Ladysmith. He leaves also his aged mother, two brothers, Ed H. and Charles, and one sister, Mrs. R.J. MacBride, all of this city. Funeral services were held at the Manuel Presbyterian Church in Milwaukee. The remains were brought to Neillsville for burial, brief services being held Monday afternoon at the MacBride home. 1881 History and obit
GEER family, Warner township
1895 census, head of family: N. Geer 3 male, 2 female
Nothing found on any “Geer” family, also tried Geare, Geirl, Geary, Gier, Grier, Gries.
GEISLER family, Warner township
1895 census, head of family: Otto Geisler 4 male, 1 female
October 1 1900 – June 7 1901 student at Braun Settlement school: Adolph Geisler
1905< #8 Geisler, Otto Head W M 45 M Wisconsin Germany Farmer 12 O F Anna Wife W F 45 M Wisconsin Germany House Keeper Edward Son W M 23 S Wisconsin Wisconsin Day Laborer 12 Adolph Son W M 20 S Wisconsin Wisconsin Farm Laborer 12
1880 sec 4 no residence A. Geisler 1893 sec 4 residence Otto Geisler
1906 sec 4 residence Otto Geisler (1915 E. Geisler) 1906 sec 6 residence Otto Geisler (1915 Otto Geisler)
GEISLER, Otto (19 Oct 1859 – 28 Sept 1930)
Otto Geisler was born Oct 19 1859 (cemetery records: parents = William & Amelia Decker Geisler) in Sheboygan and passed away at his home in Greenwood, Sept 28, 1930, at the age of 70 years, 11 months and 9 days. His boyhood days were spent in Sheboygan. He came to Clark Co in 1878 and he and his father began to make a farm out of what was at that time a wilderness. He was married to Anna Conrad of Theresa, Dodge Co Jan 20 1881 and together they developed a fine farm which remained their home until 1926 when they moved to Greenwood. Their son William taking possession of the farm. On July 3rd he fell and broke his hip and was taken to the Marshfield hospital where he remained until Sept 17 when he was brought home. He leaves to mourn his death, his wife and three sons, Edward, William, and Adolph, (one daughter died in infancy). He was the last of six children, one brother having passed away in June. Services were held at Greenwood Reformed church. The body was laid to rest in the Braun Settlement cemetery.
GEISLER, Anna nee Conrad (15 June 1859 – 24 Oct 1947)
Mrs. Anna Geisler, 88, who since the death of her husband in 1930 had been making her home with her sons, Ed at Cornell and Adolph at Greenwood died Oct 24 1947 at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Mrs. and Mrs. Ed Geisler. She had been in poor health since May 1946. Funeral rites were be conducted at the Schiller Funeral Home with interment in the Braun Settlement cemetery. Mrs. Geisler nee Conrad was born June 15, 1859, at Theresa and was married at Greenwood Jan 20 1881 to Otto Geisler. She came to Clark Co with her parents when she was a child, and after her marriage settled on a farm 6 miles northwest of Greenwood, where the Adolph Geislers now reside. Surviving are her two sons. A son, William, died in Janurary 1939, and a daughter died in infancy.
GEISLER, Edward Louie (4 Oct 1881 – 19 Nov 1975)
Edward Louie Geisler, 94, who lived at the Thorp Care Center, died there on Nov 19 1975.
Funeral services were held at the Rinka Funeral Home in Greenwood, with burial in the Cornell Cemetery. Edward Geisler was born Oct 4 1881 in the Town of Warner and received his education at Braun Settlement school. He was married to Amelia Decker (daughter of Fred and Mary Meier Decker) on June 3 1908. She preceded him in death Dec 26 1974. They farmed in the Town of Warner until 1944, then went to Cornell, where he worked for the paper mill and REA Electric Coop until 1946. From 1946 he lived in retirement and Cornell and Thorp. He is survived on one nephew, Ervin Geisler, Greenwood, and one sister-in-law, Mrs. Katherine Geisler, Owen. He was preceded in death by his wife and two brothers.
GEISLER, William Frederick (24 Feb. 1883 – 26 Jan. 1939)
William Frederick Geisler passed away at his home in Neillsville Thursday afternoon, January 26, after an illness of about eight years, the direct cause of his death being a stroke and hemorrhage. He was 55 years of age. Mr. Geisler was born in the town of Warner Feb 24 1883 to Mr. and Mrs. Otto (Anna Conrad) Geisler and had been a resident of Clark County with the exception of about 15 years. He was married Oct 12, 1907 to Ethel Howard of the town of Grant who survives him. Three children were born to them; Leola, Mrs. Jay Muno, Chicago; Cleon, who passed away January 7, 1929, at the age of 17; and Eileen, Chicago. He leaves also two brothers, Ed and Adolph of the town of Warner and one granddaughter, Patricia Muno. He had suffered several light strokes and other complications but gradually grew weaker and before Christmas his condition became serious. On January 11th he was taken to a nursing home at Humbird where he was given medical care. He was a graduate of the Daily School of Wisconsin and for a number of years followed the profession of butter-maker, operating creameries in the town of York, Christie and other places. In 1926 he purchased his father’s farm and continued farming until his health failed, moving to Neillsville in the fall of 1936. Pallbearers were his old neighbors and friends of the town of Warner. They included Wm. Alperstett, Herman Damerow, Jake Speich, Edw. Braun, Gust Horn, and Wm. Schlinsog. Funeral services were held at the Schiller Funeral home, interment took place in the Neillsville Cemetery.
GEISLER, Adolph Matt (25 Jan 1885 – 22 Aug 1964)
Adolph, son of Otto and Maria nee Conrad Geisler, married 4 May 1910 Kathryn F. Kuehn, daughter of Ferdinand and Marie nee Scheid Kuehn. Kathryn born 6 Oct 1891 died 9 April 1981. Children: Norman Gilbert Geisler, born 12 July 1912, died 3 Dec 2000, married Selma Marie Abel. Ervin Otto Geisler, born 30 May 1921, died 10 July 1980, married Dorothy Barbara Soeller. (For more info see “Kuehn family, Warner township” and Allen Hodnett’s bio of the Kuehn family on this web-site.)
GERMAN IMMANUEL CHURCH
1880 sec 30 German Immanuel Evangelical & Reformed Church 40 acres
1893 sec 30 German Immanuel Evangelical & Reformed Church & cemetery? 40 acres
1906 sec 30 United Church of Christ and UCC east and west cemeteries. 40 acres
GILES & HOLLOWAY
1880 sec 6 no residence, school Gile & Holloway; sec 7, 18 no residences
“...Among the La Crosse loggers were: C. L. Coleman, G. C. Hixon, C. C. Washburn, Alex McMillan, D. D. McMillan, Ruel Weston, S. L. Nevins, Abner Gile, N. B. Holway, Levi Withee, John Paul, N. H. Withee, W. C. Root, W. C. Bussell, W. W. Crosby, Hiram Goddard, and others....” History of Clark Co.
GONSCHAREK family, Warner township
See Schoenwetter, Thorson family, Warner twshp
GOODWIN family, Warner township
1895 census, head of family: Wm Goodwin 4 male, 2 female
(Also see Hamblin family of Warner township)
1905 #11 Goodwin, William Head W M 43 M Wisconsin New York Day Laborer 10 O M H Luella Wife W F 36 M Wisconsin Conneticut House Keeper Ross Son W M 13 S Wisconsin Wisconsin Eddie Son W M 10 S Wisconsin Wisconsin Myron Son W M 6 S Wisconsin Wisconsin Ashley Daughter W f 4 S Wisconsin Wisconsin Irvin Son W M 1 S Wisconsin Wisconsin Eva Daughter W F 0/12 S Wisconsin Wisconsin Effie Daughter W F 0/12 S Wisconsin Wisconsin
GOODWIN, William (23 Aug 1862 – 14 June 1937)
William Goodwin passed away unexpectedly June 14, 1937 at the home of his son Ashley, near Hixton, Wisc, at the age of 74 years. He was born (parents = Royal and Jane nee Chambers Goodwin?) August 23, 1862 in the vicinity of Mauston, Juneau Co, Wisc. As a young man he worked in Black River Falls, where he lived for a year following his marriage to Luella Baker of that city December 3, 1889. Then after a residence in Juneau Co of two years, they moved to a farm near Greenwood where they lived 12 years. In October 1908 they moved to Loyal where for many years they made their home. For a time he worked in a new saw mill after which, for a number of years, he served as the janitor of the Loyal Public School. Nine children were born into the home, of who three survive. Those preceding Mr. Goodwin in death are Harry, Edward, Myron, Irvin, and the twin daughters, Eva and Effie. Those surviving are Ross of Whitefield, Mont; Ashley of Hixton, Wisc; and Myrtle, Mrs. Floyd Smith of Loyal. Because of the ill health of Mrs. Goodwin, Mr. and Mrs. Goodwin went to Arizona in the winter of 1932. Following her death in November the following year, he returned to Loyal. He has since made his home with his son Ashley and his daughter, Mrs., Floyd Smith. Funeral services were held from the Methodist Episcopal Church with interment in the Greenwood Cemetery.
GOODWIN, Luella nee Baker (14 Jan 1869 – 29 Oct 1933)
Mrs. Goodwin passed away at the home of her son Ed. in Tempe, Ariz., October 29, 1933. Mrs. Goodwin had been in poor health for over a year. Last February at the request of her son and his wife, she and Mr. Goodwin left their home in Loyal and went to be with them where she received the best care, but the dread cancer from which she was suffering caused her death.
Mrs. Goodwin, whose maiden name was Luella Baker, was born in the town of Irving, Jackson Co, Wis Jan. 14, 1869, the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Baker. When about five years of age she moved with her parents on a farm near Shamrock and when she was sixteen they moved to Black River Falls. On Dec. 3, 1889 she was married to William Goodwin. They lived in Black River Falls for a year and then moved to Juneau Co for two years and then to a farm near Greenwood for twelve years and in Oct. 1908 they moved to Loyal where they have since made their home. Nine children were born to this union: Ross, Harry (died 1903), Edward, Myron, Ashley, Irvin: twin daughters Effie (died 1907) and Ella (Eva, died 1905), preceded their mother in death. Those left behind are Ross of Whitefish, Montana; Ed. of Phoenix, Arizona; Ashley of Black River Falls and Myrtle, Mrs. Floyd Smith of Loyal. Her remains was brought to Loyal by her sorrowing husband. Funeral services were held at the Free Methodist Church in Loyal. She was laid to rest in the cemetery at Greenwood by the side of her departed children.
GOODWIN, Eva (6 May 1905 – 30 Sept 1905)
Mr. and Mrs.
Wm. Goodwin, who live northwest of Hemlock, Clark Co, mourn the death of one of
their twin daughters, little Eva, nearly five months old. Cholera Morbus
was the cause of death Sept. 30, 1905, after an illness of thirty-six hours. The
funeral was held from the Greenwood M. E. Church. Burial was in the Greenwood
Cemetery. [The twin, Effie, whose birth
date is listed as May 5, died 20 April 1907, cause of death not stated.]
[Also buried in Greenwood cemetery: Harrison “Harry” Goodwin, b. 10 Mar
1893, d. 13 Oct 1903 of Typhoid fever.]
Goodwin, Edward (c1895 – 29 APR 1935)
Edward Goodwin a former resident of Loyal, passed away at his home in Tempe, Arizona, April 29th. Mr. Goodwin had been in ill health for several years, having been afflicted with asthma and heart trouble. Mr. and Mrs. Goodwin moved to Arizona in 1928. Military funeral services for Edward Goodwin were conducted from the Carr Mortuary, interment was at Double Butte Cemetery. Pallbearers were legionaires. Taps were sounded at the grave and the firing squad was in charge of the Arizona National Guards. Edward Goodwin died at the family home, 1104 South Ash Avenue, the 29th day of April. He had been in ill health since his discharge from the army 17 years ago, previous to that time having served 18 months during the world war. Mr. and Mrs. Goodwin made their home in Tempe, Arizona, going there from Loyal in 1928. He is survived by his widow, Mattie, two sons Ennis and Floyd Clifford, and his father William Goodwin, Loyal, two brothers Ross Goodwin, Whitefish, Montana; Ashley Goodwin, Black River Falls, Wis., one sister, Mrs. Floyd (Myrtle) Smith of Loyal, Wisconsin. His mother, two sisters and three brothers preceded him in death.
GOODWIN, Myron (2 May 1899 - 18 Jan 1915)
On Friday evening of last week the remains of Myron Goodwin were sent home for burial. He was instantly killed on Jan. 18, 1915, while standing on top of a freight car that was switching in the railroad yards at Schenectady, N.Y. Myron was born on a farm in Greenwood, Clark Co, Wis., on May 2, 1899. He moved to Loyal with his parents about six years ago, where he has since lived. He leaves to mourn his death his father and mother, four brothers, Ross, Edward, Ashley and Irvin, and one sister, Myrtle, all of Loyal. He was buried at Greenwood beside his one brother and two sisters who have gone before him.
GOODWIN, Irvin (13 July 1903 – 21 June 1932)
Irvin Goodwin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Goodwin of Loyal, was born a short distance north of Greenwood July 13, 1903, and passed away June 21, 1932 at the age of 28 years, 11 months and 8 days. At the age of five years he moved with his parents to Loyal where he attended the Loyal Public School. Later he went to Greenville, South Carolina, where on December 23, 1922, he was united in marriage to Miss Pearl Greene of the same place.
Here they made their home until the 6th of February, 1932, (?1922) when he returned with his wife to Loyal. In October 1924 they returned to South Carolina where they made their home until June 1927 when they again returned to Loyal where they resided ever since. To this union five children were born. Effie Wilma age eight, Daisy Virginia, age six, Mamie Lucila, age five, Irvin Jr. age three, and Glen Vern age nine months. Goodwin, who worked for the county, had gone to the Aug. Luber home, about 4 miles north of Loyal on County Trunk K for a drink of water. Goodwin had walked to the Luber home and upon returning to the highway hailed a truck driven by Chris Bentzler. While the truck was still going a good rate of speed Goodwin attempted to jump onto the running board but his hand slipped from the open cab window and he fell under the truck, which was loaded with gravel. The wheels passed over his head and he died almost instantly. An inquest was held at Loyal at which his death was pronounced as accidental. He leaves to mourn his loss, his wife and five children; his parents Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Goodwin of the village; three brothers, Ross of Whitefish, Montana, Edward of Phoenix, Arizona, Ashley of Black River Falls, Wis., and one sister, Mrs. Floyd (Myrtle) Smith of Loyal. Two brothers and two sisters preceded him in death. Funeral services were held in the home of his parents, and in the Free Methodist Church. Interment took place in the Pine Grove Cemetery. Those from away who attended the funeral included his brother Edward of Phoenix, Arizona, his brother Ashley and family, and Mrs. A. Bailey from Black River Falls.
Smith, Myrtle nee GOODWIN (c1908 – 21 Oct 1976)
Myrtle Smith, 68, a former teacher in the rural schools of Clark Co, Wis. and in the Sumner District, of Sumner, Wash., died Oct. 21, 1976, while visiting her daughter in Benton City, Wash. She was married to Floyd Smith of Loyal Sept. 20, 1928. They farmed in the Loyal area until 1960, when they moved to Sumner, Wash. Mr. Smith preceded her in death in 1971. Mrs. Smith was born in Loyal, Wis. She was teaching in Bonny Lake Elementary School at the time of her retirement in 1972. Mrs. Smith graduated from the Stevens Point State Normal School in Wisconsin and had attended Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, Wash. She was a volunteer tutor and spent much time teaching the English language to Vietnamese refugees. She also was an active member in the Sumner Free Methodist Church. Survivors include three daughters: Mrs. Ted (Ila Mae) Nelson of Sumner, Wash; Ms. Darlene Ystad of Puyallup, Wash.; Mrs. Bobby (Carla) Lane, of Benton City, Wash.; a son, Myron Smith of Indonesia, a brother, Ashley Goodwin of Winston, Ore., 2 sisters-in-law, Vera Roder and Carrie Smith of Loyal. Interment was in Companion Gardens , Sumner Cemetery, Sumner, Wash. under the direction of Sumner-Voiles Funeral Chapel.
GORDEE family, Warner township
See Alperstett family of Warner township
GRASS family, Warner township
1905< #101 Grasse, Henry Head W M 50 M Louisianna Ger/ France Farmer 10 Rental F Mercy Wife W F 38 M Iowa Canada House Keeper Alden son W M 14 S Iowa Iowa/La. Farm Laborer Freddie Son W M 13 S Iowa Iowa/La. Susie Daughter W F 10 S Iowa Iowa/La. Willie Son W M 7 S Wisconsin Iowa/La. Melvin son W M 4 S Wisconsin Iowa/La. Amy Daughter W F 1 S Wisconsin Iowa/La.
1906: “Henry Grass was called to Fennimore, Grant county, Friday by the death of his sister’s husband. The week before he received word that his father was dead, but was unable to get away to attend the funeral.”
GRASS, Wilbur L. USArmy Korea PFC 27th Inf. Reg. 25 Inf. Div. 9/16/1950 KIA
Beaver township: Grass Sawmill--Milt Ystad, a long time square dance caller in Clark Co remembers seeing the footings of this industry in Section 19 when he lived nearby. At best guess, he feels the business probably dated back to the turn of the 20th century. The property is now owned by Jim and Joan Turnquist.
GREEN family, Warner township
1905< #33 Green, Denver Head W M 34 Single Wisconsin New York Day Laborer 12 O M F Oxford, Phoebe Mother W F 52 M Wisconsin England House Keeper
1906 sec 21 no residence Denver Green (1915 C. C. Hoehne)
“...Mary Hommel Warner, who came to Greenwood before Greenwood was, in 1867, could tell -many an absorbing tale of the early days and early ways. She was well acquainted with the river and its floods, both spring freshets and the floods when the dams were opened to float logs. When she was about eighteen years old (b. 1859 = c1877), she, with Frank Peterson, Denver Green (b. c1871, then age 6) and Addie Armstrong, was enjoying a few hours on the river bank below the present bridge, when the river raised and logs began coming down. The two boys and Addie ventured on logs in an eddy, but the rapidly rising water moved the logs quickly and the three young folks fell, into the river. Mary took a long pole and reached it to Denver Green, thus helping him to shore, then Addie had her turn to hang onto the pole and as she was towed to shore Frank came with her, he hanging onto her foot. They all felt they owed their lives to Mary. When the bridge went out in the flood of 1887 she often rowed passengers across the river, even in the nighttime, as she lived near the river....” The Hub of Clark Co 1853-1934 Chapter IV
Denver Green, born c1871, son of Phoebe nee Pierce and unknown Greene. No further records found on that Green marriage. Clark Co. marriage licenses Vol 1 page 71, 5 March 1874 has Phebe Pierce (using her maiden name) with unlisted groom. Checking back to grooms there is the same vol, page and date for Abner Peterson with no bride listed. One would assume the two were married but in checking cemetery records this might not be so.
Greenwood cemetery has Abner Peterson (1855-1936) married to Elizabeth (1857-1928, no further info on her). Phoebe Pierce was born c1853. She probably first married Green c1870, then married Abner Peterson 5 March 1874 when Denver was about 3 years old but for some reason the marriage was disolved and he then married Elizabeth. Phoebe age about 30 married third, Henry T. Oxford on 30 Jan 1883 when her son Denver Green was about 12 years old. Phoebe nee Pierce had at least two sisters and one brother per the 1918 obit of Pamela Pierce Harding at which time she was living in Montana.
Peterson,
Phoebe M. marriage 30 Jan 1883
Married, at the residence of the bride, in Greenwood, Clark County, Henry T.
Oxford to Phoebe Mae Peterson, both of the village of Greenwood.
Harding, Pamela (17 MAY 1844 - 10 APR 1918)
Mrs. Charles Harding died at her home in West Beaver April 10 at the age of 73 years, 10 months and 24 days. Pamela Ann Pierce was born (parents: Werner and Mary Gould Pierce) in Warren Co. NY, May 17, 1844. When she came quite small she came with her parents by the way of Milwaukee to Vernon Co. where she grew to young womanhood. About 51 yrs ago she came to what is now the village of Loyal, and on Sept. 23, 1868 (in Clark Co.) she was united in marriage to Mr. C.D. Harding. Shortly after marriage they moved to their homestead three miles East of Loyal where they made their home for 9 years, then to the village of Loyal where they lived for 14 years. About 26 years ago they moved to their homestead three miles East of West Beaver where she resided with her son Lewis. Four children were born to this union, Minnie, Cornelia, George and Lewis. Both girls have passed away, and George hasn’t been heard from for three years. Deceased leaves to mourn her loss, her son Lewis, one brother Frank Pierce of Quinyun, N. Dak. And two sisters, Mrs. J. Tinin of Fond du Lac and Mrs. Pheobe Oxford of Mont. The funeral services were held at the Methodists Church at Loyal. The remains were laid to rest in the Loyal cemetery. [W.C.D. Harding 1833-1909, buried Loyal cemetery]
1894: Henry Oxford has put in 470,000 ft. of logs into Rock Creek this winter for the Coburn estate.
1895 Greenwood census: Oxford, Henry 3 male 1 female
March 9, 1900: Henry Oxford has sold out his dray business first to Hastings Baird who the next day sold it to Cha. Kippenhan. Mr. Oxford expects to spend some time in other parts and will probably leave today.
Aug 23, 1901: Mrs. Frank Peterson writes to Mrs. Henry Oxford that her parents, Fred Schilling and wife, arrived at Salem, Oregon, in good health and well pleased with the country. They are going farther west, however, to settle, deciding to get more into a fruit country.
Feb 1906: Henry Oxford of Greenwood, the man who four weeks ago came to this city and during a conversation lost his voice, was here again the first of the week fully recovered. He said the recovery of his voice came about by the constant use of hot milk. Marshfield News.
>Feb 13, 1906: Henry Oxford, who has been visiting his wife at the home of Chas. Varney, has so far recovered from his recent illness spoken of in last week’s Gleaner, that he expects to return to his work in the northern part of the state soon. Hemlock news
Mar 20, 1906: Mrs. Oxford and Mrs. Chas. Varney called on Mrs. Sam Smith Saturday. Hemlock news
GRUWELL family, Warner township
1895 census, head of family: Otto Grewell 3 male, 1 female
1905< #123 Grumell, Otto Head W M 40 M Iowa Ohio/Penn Farmer 10 O M F Arvilla Wife W F 37 M Wisconsin Canada/France House Keeper Eddie Son W M 16 S Wisconsin Iowa/Wis. Farm Laborer 8 Asa Son W M 14 S Wisconsin Iowa/Wis. Farm Laborer 8
1906-1926 sec 20 residence Otto Gruwell (1893 L. Drinkwine)
GRUWELL, Otto (5 Oct 1864 – 29 Jan 1935)
Otto Gruwell, farmer in the Town of Warner, died Jan. 29, 1935. Deceased was 70 years at the time of his death. Forty eight years ago he was married to Miss Arvilla Drinkwine, the wedding taking place at her childhood home, which is now known as the Gruwell farm. He is survived by his wife and two sons, Ed of Ventura, Cal., and Asa who is a veterinary near Green Bay. Funeral services were held at the Schiller Funeral Parlor. The body was laid to rest in the Greenwood Cemetery.
GRUWELL, Minnie Arvilla nee Drinkwine (27 May 1868 – 16 Nov 1943)
Mrs. Otto Gruwell, 75, who lived in the Village of Greenwood, since 1935, died Nov. 16, 1943 at her home. She had been confined to her bed the past 18 weeks. Mrs. Gruwell, the former Minnie Arvilla Drinkwine, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Larry Drinkwine, Sr, was born May 27, 1868, at Plymouth and was married at Merrillan Aug. 1, 1891. After their marriage the Gruwells lived for a time at Thorp and later moved to a farm 4 miles northwest of Greenwood. Shortly after Mr. Gruwell’s death Jan. 29, 1935, Mrs. Gruwell and her niece, Miss Mae Drinkwine, who made her home with the Gruwells for many years, moved to the village of Greenwood. Surviving besides her niece is a son, Ed, who lives in California. Another son, Asa died in 1940. Funeral services were conducted at Grace Methodist Church, and interment was made in Greenwood Cemetery.
GRUWELL, Asa George (4 Dec 1890 – 11 Oct 1940)
Asa George Gruwell, son of Otto Gruwell and Arvilla, nee Drinkwine, was born in the Town of Warner on Dec. 4, 1890. After attending the public school in his township, he entered McKillip's College for students of Veterinary in 1914, graduating from this course in 1917. In 1921 he again entered a school for a post-graduate course of one year at St. Joseph's Veterinary College in Kansas City, Missouri. On Jan. 18, 1917 he was married to Elizabeth Shemmine in Chicago. In April of that year he settled in Bonduel, Wis., where he has since resided and followed his profession. Here were born his two children, Miss Elizabeth, a registered nurse in a hospital at Shawano, and George, recently a high school graduate.
In Bonduel
Mr. Gruwell was president of the Chamber of Commerce for the past year and for
two years was president of the County Conservation Club. On Aug. 12 of this year
he suffered a breakdown in health and though he was again on the gain, a second
cerebral hemorrhage last Wednesday, which produced a state of coma until Friday,
presaged the end. He passed away on Friday, Oct. 11, 1940 reaching the age of 49
years, 10 months and 7 days. Funeral services were held at the Schiller Funeral
Parlors and at Trinity Lutheran Church. Interment was made in the Greenwood
Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, daughter and son of Bonduel, his mother of
Greenwood, a brother Ed in California, a cousin, Miss May Drinkwine, who
makes her home with his mother. His father died in 1935.
GULDBRAND family, Warner township
Pete Anderson, (lived in Warner sec 28) a bachelor, who had been the servant of a Norwegian prince, came to Greenwood in 1875. He had a fight with a bear while in Norway, and had killed the bear with his only weapons, a jack-knife and his fists, but was about as badly used up as the bear and was terribly scarred. From this he was nicknamed "Old Bear Pete". He obtained a piece of land west of the river and in 1876 proceeded to build a log home. He built his house and had logs rolled up for a barn, when he, went out one morning to work while his coffee boiled. He was sawing the logs out to -make a doorway, when one fell, striking and breaking his leg, and he alone with only a trail past his place with few passersby! Charles Varney, then a young lad, passed near enough to hear his cries for help, but not understanding the call, was afraid to answer, so "Old Bear Pete" lay on the ground all day. That evening when Annie Guldbrand, a neighbor, was out looking for her cow she heard someone calling and told her husband to go and see if something wrong with Pete, which he did and found him lying on the ground not far from where he had fallen. He recovered from. this, too, and was able to finish his barn, clear his land, grub out the stumps, make maple sugar, and perform all the numerous duties of a pioneer, though always very lame. He even entertained company, and one time Dorry Bailey (who had a habit of tasting everything he saw) picked up a chunk of maple sugar and ate it, which "Old Bear Pete" had been sucking on for a week. As Pete grew old he lived with his nephew, Sam Severson where he would take a chair to the woods in which to sit and chop down trees and saw them into wood. He died at Severson's in May 1915.
GUSKENBURGH family, Warner township
1880 sec 16 no residence S. Guskenburgh (1893 = N.H. Withee estate)
No info on any Guskenburgh family.
HAGLUND family, Warner township
1905< #145 Hageland, Luan Head W M 49 M Sweden Sweden Taylor 8 O F F Charlotte Wife W F 46 M Sweden Sweden House Keeper Oswald Son W M 19 S Sweden Sweden Farm Laborer Gustave Son W M 16 S Sweden Sweden Farm Laborer Arthur Son W M 13 S Illinois Sweden Hilda Daughter W F 11 S Illinois Sweden Bernard Son W M 9 S Illinois Sweden Jensina Daughter W F 6 s Illinois Sweden Elmer Son W M 4 S Illinois Sweden
1906-1920 sec 14 no residence G. H. Haglund (1926 Rich Marek)
Aug 19, 1901: Real Estate Transfer: N. C. Foster Lumber Co. to Swan Haglund, nw 1/4 sec 14 27 2w, $2,400.
HAGLUND, Swan (Ivan/Luan) Gustave (8 Sep 1855 – 15 Sep 1907)
S.G. Haglund died at his home in the town of Warner Sept. 15, 1907, after an illness of a few months. His death was caused by tubercular peritonitis, to relieve which he underwent an operation at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Marshfield, recently. Mr. Haglund went to California last spring hoping the change of climate would benefit him. He was pleased with California and returned to dispose of his property here. He failed rapidly after his return and died a few months afterward. Mr. Haglund was born in Sweden, Sept. 8, 1855, being 52 years and a week old when he died. He was married in the later 70’s to Miss Gudmondson. Twelve children were born to them, two of them dying before they left Sweden and a baby (Karl Russel b. 3-18-1903, d. 5-15-1903) here about four years ago. Of the nine living, two are in the West, Hugo (Greenwood cemetery: Hugo Vincent b. 1880, d. 8-24-1936), at Carrington, N.D., and Edvald (1905 census = Oswald, later = Ed) at Havre, Mont.; Mrs. Alex (Agnes) Behrens, the oldest daughter, lives south of town. Four boys and two girls live at home with their mother. All were present at the funeral except the two boys in the West. The family came to America in April 1889, locating in Chicago, where Mr. Haglund worked at the tailor trade. After living in Chicago about twelve years they came to Greenwood. Mr. Haglund bought the Bilshowsky property and conducted a general store business for a time and then moved his family to a farm in the town of Warner, where they have lived since. During this latter time Mr. Haglund worked at his trade in Chicago. The funeral was held from the home in Warner. The remains were laid to rest in the Greenwood Cemetery. Members of the local lodge of Beavers, of which deceased was a member, were present in a body at the burial services.
HAGLUND, Charlotte nee Gudmondson (20 Sept 1858 – 2 April 1942)
Mrs. Charlotte Haglund, 83, pioneer resident here died at the Neillsville Hospital this morning, Apr. 2, 1942 of old age complications. She had been in failing health all winter.
Funeral services were held in the Stabnow Funeral Home and in the United Lutheran Church. Burial was made in the Greenwood Cemetery. Mrs. Haglund was born in Sweden on Sept. 20, 1858 and came to this country with her husband, Gustave, and family about 49 years ago. Her husband died 34 years ago. Surviving are four sons, Gust, Havre, Mont.; Ed, Lewistown, N.D.; Arthur, Bismarck, N.D.; Elmer, St. Paul, Minn.; Mrs. Leon (Tinsina) Clute, Havre, Mont.; Mrs. Ted (Hilda) Johnson, St. Paul, Minn. and Mrs. Agnes Behrens, Greenwood.
Behrens, Agnes Theresa nee HAGLUND (March 31 1871 – 23 June 1954)
Mrs. Agnes Behrens, 73, died of a heart attack June 23, 1954, at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. James Redgren, at Menomonie. She had been in ill health the past several years. Funeral services were conducted at Our Savior's Lutheran Church. Burial took place in the Greenwood Cemetery. Mrs. Behrens, nee Haglund, was born March 31, 1871, in Sweden. At the age of eight years, she came to America and settled in Chicago with her parents. Later the family came to Greenwood and lived on a farm southwest of here. On Dec. 31, 1903, she was married here to Alec Behrens. After their marriage, they resided on a farm south of here, then moved to a farm northeast of here. Mr. Behrens died in Aug. 1941, and in 1942, she moved to the city. Mrs. Behrens was a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church and its Good Hope Ladies Aid Society the local Order of the Eastern Star, Greenwood Women s Club and a charter member of the Hemlock Community Aid. She is survived by five sons: Edwin Behrens, Owen; Louis Behrens, Greenwood; Karl Behrens, Franklin Park, Ill.; Harry Behrens, Miami, Fla. and William Behrens, Torrance, Calif. Seven daughters: Mrs. Adolph (Adeline) Jackson, Owen; Mrs. A.J. (Irma) Hertzog, New Orleans, La.; Mrs. Harold (Lucille) Schmidt, Suring; Mrs. James (Lillian) Redgren, Menomonie; Mrs. Churchill (Mildred) Eisenhart, Kensington, Md.; Mrs. Rex (Eileen) Battenberg, Chicago and Mrs. Harold (Edith) Warner, Chetek. A sister Mrs. Tensina Heisler, Seattle, Wash and three brothers, Gust Haglund, Hardy, Mont.; Arthur Haglund, Denmark, S.D. and Elmer Haglund, St. Paul. A son, Lee, six brothers (Ed, Bernard, Hugo, Karl Russell, plus two in Sweden) and a sister (Hilda) preceded her in death.
May 15, 1905: Hugo Haglund left for the West Sunday. Mrs. Otto Anderson visited Mrs. Haglund Monday afternoon. Mesdames K. Anderson, Haglund, O. Varney, Warner and Arnold were entertained at Mrs. Lovina Warner’s Saturday afternoon. Hemlock news
Feb 15, 1906: Mrs. Alex Behrens, who has been visiting her mother, Mrs. Haglund, since Christmas, has gone to Greenwood to stay with Mrs. Borseth awhile.
March 8, 1906: Building operations have begun on the new creamery to be built at Warner’s corners on land bought from S. G. Haglund. Richard Einfeldt has the contract to do the carpenter work. Hemlock news
March 22, 1906: Mr. Haglund went to Chicago last week to work in a tailor shop. Mrs. Haglund went to Greenwood Monday to see her daughter, Mrs. Behrens who is still very sick. Hemlock news
Dec 27, 1906: Joseph Klinke, Albert Eidsmoe, Adolph McKenna and Edwald Haglund returned Sat morning from La Crosse where they have been attending Toland’s business college. All except Adolph McKenna will return after the holidays. Greenwood Gleaner
Dec 10, 1914: Tensina Haglund spent Saturday at the farm. Hemlock news
Dec 12, 1914: Miss Tensie Haglund spent Saturday at her brother Hugo's
Dec 24, 1914: Tensina Haglund helped her brother Hugo, cook for the wood sawers the past week. Hemlock news
HAGLUND, Tensina marriage 23 Nov 1915
Leon C. Clute and Miss Tensina Haglund were quietly married at the home of the bride’s mother, Mrs. S.G. Haglund of Greenwood. Rev. of the German Lutheran Church performed the ceremony. The young couple was attended by Mr. Ed Arends as best man and the bride’s sister Miss Hilda Haglund, as bridesmaid. The bride is a daughter of Mrs. S.G. Haglund. The groom is the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. C.H. Clute. He has been dealing in automobiles and accessories for some time past and has established a profitable business in his line. [:..Mr. Curtis Clute was married Nov. 7, 1888, to Della Babcock, who was born in Mauston' Wis., daughter of Charles and Sarah Ann (Fluno) Babcock, her father being a pioneer farmer of that totality. Three children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Clute... Leon, now engaged in the automobile business in Greenwood, who married Tensenia Haglund, and has one child, Geraldine Richard, who is attending the School of Pharmacy at Marquette, and Gertrude May, a graduate of the University of Valparaiso, Ind., who formerly taught school in Clark County, but now resides in Chicago....”] 1918 History
HAGLUND, Elmer marriage 1 OCT 1920
Mr. Elmer Haglund and Miss Bertha Zimmerman were united at the Lutheran Parsonage Oct. 1st, 1920. The groom is the son of Mrs. Haglund, while his bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Zimmerman Sr. on route one. They left the same day for Minneapolis, where the groom is employed, to make their future home.
Oct 4, 1934: The following prizes were awarded at the R.N.A. card party at Allards hall Monday evening: 500 -- Mrs. Ed Hinker, Mrs. Jos. Schmitz, Mrs. W. C. Steiger; Bridge -- Mrs. L. Cox, Mrs. Palmer Vinger, Mrs. G. I. Mullendore; Schafskopf -- Henry Stabnow, Mrs. A. H. Noetzel, Mrs. Irvine Gates; Skat -- Marcellus Hinker, John Lindner, Hugo Haglund.
January 1936: The Moonlight Gardens dance hall, Greenwood, burned to the ground in an early morning blaze on Saturday. The fire threatened danger to the entire city for a time when a high wind carried burning embers out over the town. The fire, of unknown origin, was discovered shortly after 2 a.m. by Gilbert Rhode, a farm youth, who had attended a dance at the hall that evening and was driving through Greenwood after having taken a companion home. He notified the fire department. Firemen were unable to check the rapid spread of the flames but succeeded in saving the home of Mrs. Charlotte Haglund, next to the flaming building. Snow on the roofs of the nearby buildings was credited with preventing the fire from spreading farther. The Moonlight Gardens hall, formerly known as the Bagley hall, was built in 1892. The present owner, Charles Stout, estimated the los at $25,000, which is partly covered by insurance. Included in the loss were the set of drums owned by James Neuenfeldt, who had left them in the hall after the dance.
HAILEY, Warner township
1875 census: Haley, Michael: 1 male
1880 sec 8 no residence M. Hailey (1893 J. Sanford)
HAILEY, Michael (c1836 – Jan 1907)
“...Michael Haley (a cripple in that one knee was stiff, shortening that leg) lived 1 miles southeast of the school house....” (Varney letter March 10, 1937 Braun Settlement School History)
1/24/1907: “DIED IN MAD HOUSE: Last Saturday old Michael Haley, an early resident of Clark County and well remembered by the older resident of Greenwood, died in the state asylum at West Salem, Wis., after twenty-five years of insane raving and delusions. The records of the asylum, as furnished by Supt. O. Cullisckson, show that he was committed from this County July 7, 1882, at the age of 46 years, to the state asylum at Oshkosh, and a few years later was transferred the West Salem asylum, where he had remained ever since. From some of the older residents it is learned that old Michael was a bachelor, who lived very much alone, on what is now known as the John Sanford farm, west of Greenwood. He is said to have depended largely upon his vegetable garden for revenue. While not a recluse he lived alone and to himself, and it is thought his lonesome life had much to do with turning his mind. It is remembered that he used to wander about with a witch hazel bush, claiming to be able to locate wells with its aid. Nothing can be learned of his history previous to his settlement here, and if there was any sentimental disappointment or tragedy connected with it, it probably is buried with him. At the asylum he claimed to have a brother living in Greenwood, and was so positive in the assertion that inquiry was recently made of Postmaster Hartson by the asylum superintendent, but those of the old time residents here who knew him say it must have been an insane delusion of the man, as no brother is known to have ever lived here. While not of the violent type, his insanity was considered dangerous enough to warrant having him committed to the asylum.” Source: GREENWOOD GLEANER
HAMBLIN family, Warner township
1895 census, head of family: E. C. Hamplin 1 male, 1 female
“E.C. Hamplin” between the Goodwin and Rand families on the 1895 census, think “b” was mistaken and writen as “p”. No Hamplin families found in CC. Also see William Goodwin, Warner township bio.
HAMBLIN, Jane nee Chambers (10 June 1843 - 15 Mar 1921)
Mrs. Jane Hamblin died at the home of her son, Wm. Goodwin, March 15, after a few days illness, having nearly reached the age of 78 years. She was stricken with paralysis the Friday before her death from which she did not recover. Jane Chambers was born in Ohio June 10, 1843, and when very young came with her parents to Milwaukee, where she lived until 12 years old, then moving to Elroy, Juneau Co., where she grew up. In 1860 she was married to Royal Goodwin, who later was in the Civil War. In 1876 she was married to E. Hamblin, who died twenty years ago. For 17 years she lived in Black River Falls and for the last years has made her home with her son William in this village (Loyal, Clark Co, Wis.). The funeral services were held at the M. E. Church. Interment was in the Greenwood Cemetery.
CC marriages: 24 Oct 1886 Lydia Hamblin married Bryan Markam.
CC births: 11 May 1905 Vivian M. Hamblin
HANSON families
HANSON, Louis family, Warner township
1905< #12 Hanson, Louis Head W M 32 M Norway Norway Day Laborer 12 O M H Alma Wife W F 23 M Norway Norway House Keeper Leona Daughter W F 3 S Wisconsin Norway Hans Brother W M 22 S Norway Norway Day Laborer 12
Per the 1905 census, neighbors of the Louis Hanson family lived in what was known as the “West Side”, Warner township sections 19-21; 27-34 west of the Black River. No information found on the Louis and Alma Hanson family, also checked Hansen.
HANSON, Elmer family, Warner township
1905< #1 Hanson, Elmer Head W M 41 M Norway Norway Farm Laborer 12 Rental Christina Wife W F 29 M Norway Norway House Keeper Emil Son W M 8 S Wisconsin Norway Hazel Daughter W F 6 S Wisconsin Norway Ida Daughter W F 4 S Wisconsin Norway Edna Daughter W F 2 S Wisconsin Norway Anna Daughter W F 2/12 S Wisconsin Norway Anderson, Edwin Servant W M 13 S Sweden Sweden Farm Laborer 12
Per the 1905 census, neighbors the Elmer Hanson family lived in the Braun Settlement area, west of the Black River in Warner sections 4-9. The Withee farm was located in sec 4 so maybe this family lived in one of the rental houses and worked for the Withee family.
Pre-1907 births: Emil Hanson 9 Feb 1897; Ida Hanson 3 Dec 1902; Edna Hanson 12 Nov 1903; Anna E. Hansen 29 Mar 1905
HANSON, Hazel marriage 11 Jan 1920
Miss Hazel Hansen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Hansen of Owen was united in marriage to Mr. Louis Larsen of Waupaca on Jan. 11, 1920 at the First Congregational Church of Eau Claire. The ceremony was witnessed by a brother of the groom and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Larsen of Eau Claire. The young couple will be at home after Feb 1st at Waupaca, Wis., where the groom is employed.
HANSON, Ida marriage 1 July 1920
Miss Ida Hanson, second oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Hanson of Owen, and Mr. Oscar Larson of Abbotsford were united in marriage at the Lutheran Parsonage at Abbotsford, July the first. The bride is well known here and is one of Owen's popular young ladies. The groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Larson of Abbotsford. The happy couple left for Waupaca, Oshkosh and several other places where they will spend their honeymoon.
They will make their home in this city after July 15.
HARLOW family, Warner township
1895 census, head of family: W. W. Harlow 1 male, 2 female
1880 sec 33 no residence F. M. Harlow 1893 sec 33 residence F. M. Harlow
1880 sec 34 no residence Wlm Harlow 1893 sec 34 residence W. W. Harlow
HARLOW, Francis M. (10 July 1833 – 9 Nov 1894)
Francis M. Harlow, of section 33, Warner Township was born in Hastings Co, Upper Canada, July 10, 1833, the son of Hezekiah and Julia A. (Weese) Harlow. The father was the son of John Harlow, a ship carpenter by trade, who came from England when a young man and the mother was a daughter of John Weese, of German ancestry. The parents had ten children, only three now living: Mary A., now Mrs. Hubbell, of Hastings Co, Upper Canada; Francis, our subject, and Charles E., who, if living, resides in New York State, but has not been heard from for several years. He entered 160 acres of land one mile south of the village of Loyal in Loyal Township, the same fall, but on account of sickness in his family he returned to Canada, and thereby lost his claim. He remained until 1865, when he came to Genessee Co, Michigan, bringing his family, and remained until the spring of 1868. Then, on account of his wife's sickness, he returned to Canada, and in June, 1872, removed to this county, settling on section 20, township 27, range 2 west. In the fall of 1874 he settled on his present farm of forty acres, thirty-two of which he has since cleared. He erected a fine frame house, which was burned February 9, 1882, and nearly everything was consumed, with no insurance. Mr. Harlow was married Dec 5, 1855, to Miriam Hubbell, a daughter of Barce and Candace (Guernsey) Hubbell, the former a native of Upper Canada and the latter of Connecticut. Mr. and Mrs. Harlow have had seven children, three of whom are now living: William married Louisa Hocks, lives in this township, and has one child, Dimple May, (son George married Ida White, daughter Mariam married Ed Vine) Both Mr. and Mrs. Harlow are members of the Baptist Church. History 1891
“...The earliest settlers about Greenwood include... Francis Harlow came in 1856, returned to Canada, then came again in 1872....” The Hub of Clark Co (1853 - 1934)
HARLOW, Mariam nee Hubble (21 July 1829 – 15 Jan 1929)
Mariam Hubble was born July 21, 1829 at Roddin, Ontario, Canada, and died Jan. 15, 1929 at Marshfield, Wis., at the age of 99 years 5 months and 24 days. She spent her girlhood days in Canada and was married to Francis M. Harlow of Canada. They came to Greenwood and were among some of the first settlers of that place. Mr. Harlow died in 1891. Deceased leaves one son, George Harlow of Perkinstown, Wis., One son, William, died in 1927 at Shelton, Wash. And one daughter, Mrs. Ed (Mariam) Vine died in 1913 at Stone Lake, Wis. Funeral services were held at the home of her nephew, W.E. Hubble. The body was laid to rest in the Greenwood Cemetery. 1905 Warner census: Vine, Edward Head W M 36 M Wisconsin New York Farmer 9 O F Marian Wife W F 31 M Wisconsin Canada House Keeper Myrtle Daughter W F 10 S Wisconsin Wisconsin Ella Daughter W F 7 S Wisconsin Wisconsin Candace Daughter W F 5 S Wisconsin Wisconsin Alice Daughter W F 2 S Wisconsin Wisconsin Harlow, Marian Mother in law W F 74 W Canada Canada
HARLOW, William W. marriage - 4 April 1886
Married, at the residence of Mr. Willard Pounder, April 4, 1886, by G. C. Andrews, Mr. W.W. Harlow to Miss Louis Hocks, both of the town of Eaton, Clark Co.
Greenwood High School HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1906: Matilda Elstrom (Mrs. C. W. Sorenson), Longwood, WI; Dimple Harlow (Mrs. A. Eidsmore), Harlowton, MT; Bessie Fradette (Mrs. M. Burch), Toulan, IL; Robert Zetsche (teacher), Hixton, WI; Joseph Klinke (merchant), Greenwood, WI; Frances Anderson (lives on claim), Conrad, MT.
1905< #98 Harlow, George Head W M 35 M Canada Canada Farmer 9 O M F Ida Wife W F 31 M Canada Canada House Keeper Nina daughter W F 8 S Wisconsin Canada Phillip son W M 7 S Wisconsin Canada Fern daughter W F 2 S Wisconsin Canada
1906 sec 24 residence Geo F. Harlow
HARLOW, George (24 Sept 1868 – 19 June 1931)
George Harlow died June 19, 1931 at Medford, Wis., of pneumonia after being ill two weeks. He was born Sept. 24, 1868 at Ontario, Canada and moved to Greenwood with his parents at the age of four years. He was married to Ida C. White in 1893, residing at Greenwood until 1907, when they moved to Taylor County, where he has since resided. To this union were born five children, Nina (Mrs. Ray Warner) of Ironwood, Mich. Philip, who preceded him in death June 21, 1912; Fern (Mrs. Ora Warner) of Rib Lake, Wis.; Elso (Mrs. Albert Schwartz) of Minneapolis, Minn.; Edna at home and an adopted son, Earl Kelly. Funeral services were held at the First Methodist Church at Medford Wis. Interment was at Evergreen Cemetery at that place. Out of town relatives and friends who attended the funeral were: Philip White, Mr. and Mrs. James White, Mr. and Mrs. Herb White, Mr and Mrs. James Colby, Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Polton, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Swieso of Loyal; Mr. Emil Haupt, Mayme and Harold Haupt, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hubble and Mr. and Mrs. Peter Johnson of Greenwood; Mr. and Mrs. Ed Vine and George Vine of Birchwood; Mr. and Mrs. Asa Warner, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Warner, Mr. and Mrs. Ed James of Jump River; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Keefer, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Quinn, Mrs. E. Keefer, Mrs. W. A. Bingham, Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Burss, Mrs. John Collins, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Armstrong of Hannibal; Mr. and Mr. Harry Bull and Mrs. Tom Gulso and son of Maplehurst.
EARL KELLEY,
adopted son of George and Ida Harlow: Died at her home, April 22, 1912,
Mrs. S. R. Kelley, at the age of thirty-nine years. Edith Elizabeth Voss was
born Oct. 6, 1872, in Dane Co, Wisc, the fourth child of Mr. and Mrs. E. Voss,
and of a family of five children. Her first six years were spent on the farm
where she was born, afterwards moving with her people to Lodi, Wis. The family
remained there until 1886 when a new home was made at Black River Falls. After
completing her education she taught successfully in the public schools of
Jackson and Clark counties, both before and after her marriage. On May 30th,
1892, she was married at Sparta, Wis., to S. R. Kelley, moving to Greenwood a
short time afterward, living on two different farms northeast of this city. Nine
years ago the family came to Greenwood where they have resided since. The
untimely death of the deceased leaves
nine children, Velma, Vivian, Harley, Verletta, Charles, Leonard, Floyd, Edith
and Earl (b. 1911) and infant of two weeks. A husband, mother, Mrs. M. J.
Winter of Black River Falls, two sisters, Mrs. Davidson of Ironton and Mrs.
McWilliams of Schlerville, two brothers, Wm. E. of Westmore, Mont., and
Sylvester Voss of Black River Falls two step sisters, Mrs. J. E. Dimmick of
Black River Falls, and Mrs. D. O. Sweet of Dos Palos, Cal., one step brother,
Dr. E. H. Winter of Augusta, Wis., to mourn her loss. Burial was made in
Greenwood Cemetery.
The widow Ida Harlow,
daughter of Phillip White, next married George Fiddler per the following
obit of her father.
White, Philip S. (22 Nov 1848 – 20 Feb 1939)
Philip S. White, 90-year-old pioneer resident of our community, died of heart trouble and pneumonia Feb. 20, at the home of his son, James White. Mr., White was born in Frankfort, Ontario, Canada, Nov. 22, 1848. He was married there to Miss Ellen McKensie Sept. 19, 1872. In 1878 Mr. and Mrs. White came to the United States, settling in Outagamie Co, where they lived until their coming to Clark Co in 1880. He purchased wild land in the Town of York and lived there for 14 years. In 1899 he obtained a larger tract of land near Loyal, which he worked until 1913. Moving to the village of Loyal at this time, Mr. White made his home here until the death of his wife in 1919, and had since lived with his sons, James and Herbert. Surviving are five daughters: Mrs. George (Ida) Fiddler, Lakeland, Fla., Mrs. Norman (Eunice) Rogers, Harlowton, Mont., Mrs. Hobert (Alice) Swieso, Loyal, Mrs. James (Mina) Colby, and Mrs., Walter (Effie) Swieso, Greenwood: and five sons: Will and Dave, Spokane, Wash., Frank, Chattaroy, Wash., and James and Herbert, Loyal. One daughter, Mrs. Emil (Mary) Haupt of Greenwood died 23 years ago. Two sisters, Mrs. Emma Phillips, Michigan, and Mrs. Catherine Walker, Alabama, also survive. Mrs. Walker who is 83 years old, returned to Alabama several weeks ago after a visit with her brother here. Funeral services were held in the Methodist Church. Interment was in the Loyal Cemetery.
Nov 20, 1893 York: Mrs. George Harlow, of Greenwood, visited with friends at this place last week.
Jan 25, 1906: A brand new little daughter (Elsalee) is reported as arriving at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Harlow, in the town of Beaver Tuesday morning (Jan 23).
>March 15, 1906: The little daughter (probably Fern) of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Harlow who live in the town of Beaver got one cheek and arm quite badly burned and bruised early last week by pulling a hot flat iron off the board while her mother’s back was turned. It is thought the wounds will not prove as serious as was at first supposed.
1907 Township Officers for Warner, Clark Co., Wisconsin.
Constables: A. Johnson, B. F. Ketchpaw, S. J. Smith and Geo. Harlow.
HARLOW, Phillip Francis (7 May 1898 – 21 June 1912)
On last
Friday afternoon at about 5 o'clock a runaway accident occurred near Loyal that
resulted in the death of Phillip Harlow and injury to his grandfather Phillip
White. They were returning home after doing a little trading in the village
when they met an old friend of Mr. White, Hans Schmidt, who raised the stick he
was carrying in greeting them. The team became frightened and unmanageable
finally throwing the occupants out of the buggy. The younger one was run over
across the temple killing him instantly and his grandfather was pitched forward
back of the horses breaking his shoulder and injuring his back, Mr. White is
almost prostrate with grief over the accident but is entirely blameless in the
matter. (Grandfather Phillip White lived to be
90 years old, died in 1939) Phillip Francis Harlow was born May 7, 1898,
and died June 21, 1912, at the age of 14 years, 1 month and 14 days. He was the
oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. George Harlow, former residents of Greenwood,
but now of Hannibal, Wis. Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church.
Burial was made in the Greenwood Cemetery.
HEAD family, Warner township
1906 sec 12, no residence J. D. Head etal (1915 sec 12 Farmer’s & Mer Bank, Mrs. Emma Johnson)
1906 - 1915 sec 14, 23 J. B. Head
Most of the Head families lived in Humbird, Mentor township but not J. D. or J.B. Head found, no Head families found in Warner township,
HEAGLE family, Warner township
See Ole Johnson family, Warner township
HEALEY, B.B.
1880 sec 1, 11, 12, 14 no residences B.B. Healey (1893 H.H. Camp properties, logging)
HEGGESTA family, Warner township
1906 sec 32 residence John Heggesta; sec 33 no residence John Heggesta
HEGGESTA, John Ole (2 June 1867 – 1 June 1938)
John Ole Heggesta was born June 2, 1867 at Blanchardville, Wisc. On Feb 17, 1894 he was united in marriage to Mrs. Ellen Eldsmos at Blanchardville. In 1904 they moved to Greenwood, but 11 years later sold their property and moved to Harlowton, Montana. In the fall of 1915 they returned to Greenwood and in 1917 they moved to Jackson Co. In 1930 they moved to Abbotsford where Mrs Heggesta died. Mr. Heggesta was a member of the Lutheran Church and acted as school clerk while in Jackson Co. Mr. Heggesta passed away June 1, 1938 at Madison, Wisc of a heart ailment, having reached the age of 70 years. He is survived by one son, Lawrence, two daughters, Mrs. Ed Jolivette of Abbotsford and Mrs. A. W. Erickson of Madison one brother, George of Blanchardville.
Funeral services were conducted at Blanchardville with burial taking place there.
HEGGESTA, Ellen Christine nee Engen (4 Mar 1861 – 13 Feb 1934)
Ellen Christine Engen was born March 4, 1861 in the Town of Primrose, Dane Co, Wis., where she grew to young womanhood. In 1882 she was united in marriage to Tosten Eidsmoe, who passed away in 1889. Two sons, Albert, who died in 1916 and Sever, who died in 1920 were born to them. On Feb. 17, 1894 she was united in marriage to John Heggesta at Monroe. Residing in the Town of Moscow, Blanchardville, until 1904 when they came to Greenwood, Clark Co and resided here for 13 years. Then they moved to a farm in the town of Garden Valley, Jackson Co. In Sept. 1931 they moved to Abbotsford, Clark Co, where they resided until the time of her death on Feb. 13, 1934. The remains were taken to Balanchardville, where the funeral services were held at the York Church, Burial in the York Cemetery. Besides her husband, she leaves to mourn her loss, one son, Lawrence of Hixton four daughters, Mrs. A.W. Erickson of Madison Mrs. Edwin Jolivette and Mrs. Oscar H. Nelson of Abbotsford one sister, Mrs. Henry Eidsmoe of Blanchardville. An infant daughter preceded her in death in 1899, also three brothers and two sisters.
Greenwood High School Class of 1914: Lawrence Higgesta, Greenwood, WI
Greenwood High School Class of 1915: Eda Heggesta, Greenwood, WI
March 8, 1906: One of Henry Bredson’s little boys was bitten last Wednesday by a dog belonging to John Heggesta and as a consequence the dog and several others in the neighborhood have been sent to the happy hunting grounds of dogdom.
HEMERSBACH family, Warner township
>See Schoenwetter, Thorson family, Warner township
HEMLOCK Settlement, Warner township
Hemlock, located twenty miles north of Neillsville (three and one-half miles north of Greenwood), in Warner Township (sec 15), is the location of the dam of the Black River Logging Company's dam, also of a grist and sawmill, the latter owned by Niran H. Withee. The dam was completed in 1879, at a cost of $21,000, and is one of the most complete works of improvement in the county. Of the other improvements, the gristmill was finished in 1879, and is supplied with three-run of stone. It is a frame, four stories high, and does a large local business. The sawmill is also of frame, two stories high, and is furnished with a rotary and upright saw. The total investment is between $10,000 and $15,000. The settlement is connected with Neillsville by telephone, erected in 1879 at a cost of $800. 1881 History The little village of Hemlock, on Black river, has two large mills, one flour mill and one lumber, shingle and lath mill. The waterpower, by which these mills are run, is unlimited here. There is a sufficient volume and fall to run any number of mills and factories. Hemlock is the northern terminus of the telephone line that extends south to La Crosse, and east to the towns on the Wisconsin Central line. It is the longest telephone line in this section of the country. 1890 History Hemlock hamlet consisted of a boardinghouse, a store and eight houses, including that of the Withee family. This hamlet bore the name of Hemlock, a name which was adapted from a stand of hemlock trees in the area, and which has continued in the name of a cheese factory located a mile or two to the east. The great flood of 1914 tore out the dam and left hardly a trace of the sawmill, or the gristmill. The end of the mills meant the end of industry at Hemlock. Theodore Withee was then involved. He had not the resources with which to tackle the restoration of the mills. The wind also struck, tearing down the cow barn and the Warner town hall, across the lane from the eastside of the Withee lawn. The townhall had been located in the old lush days, when Hemlock promised to become a real village. It had been a lively place, with preaching, dancing and Sunday school, in addition to the infrequent town meetings.
HENDRICKSON family, Warner township
1895 census, head of family: Mary (Marie) Hendrickson 1 male, 3 female
1905 Warner Census family #94 Turnquist, John Head W M 42 Widower Sweden Sweden Farm Laborer 9 Carl Son W M 4 S Wisconsin Sweden family #95 Hendrickson, Marie Head W F 34 Widow Norway Norway Farmer O F Annie Daughter W F 13 S Wisconsin Norway Oliver Son W M 11 S Wisconsin Norway
1893 sec 24 residence A. Hendrickson
1906 sec 24 residence Mrs. Hendrickson (John Turnquist also had property in sec 24)
HENDRICKSON, Marie Bertine nee Peterson (19 July 1867 – 16 July 1939)
Mrs. Marie Hendrickson, daughter of Ole and Ingeborg Peterson, was born at Tronhjem, Norway, July 19, 1867. She came to Greenwood in 1873 at the age of 6 years. She was united in marriage to Alexander Hendrickson on Oct. 24, 1884 and has resided on her farm in the Town of Warner since that date, and passed away there July 16, 1939. She is survived by three sons, Oliver (Henderson), Carl (Turnquist) and Arthur (Turnquist), two daughters, Mrs. Myrtle Anderson and Mrs. Ervin (Annie) Elmer, a sister, Mrs. Olive Hembre. Two brothers preceded her in death, Oliver, who died in infancy and Carl who died in 1931. Funeral services were conducted at the home and at the Trondhjem Lutheran Church. Burial was made in the Greenwood Cemetery. The pallbearers were Will Rossow, Olaf Johnson, John Johnson, David Danielson, Andrew Olson, Adolph (brother of John) Turnquist.
Note that the obit for Oliver Hendrickson lists Carl and Arthur Turnquist as half-brothers. Oliver’s mother was Marie nee Peterson Hendrickson, listed as a widow on the 1905 census. Marie is buried as “Hendrickson” and no record was found of a marriage between Marie Peterson Hendrickson and John Turnquist who was listed as a widower on the same 1905 census. No further info was found on Alexander, brother of Victor Hendrickson.
See Turnquist for obit of John (20 May 1863 – 30 Dec 1908), Carl B. (12 Oct 1900 – 28 Sep 1974, m. Evelyn Olson 21 June 1933). No Obit for Arthur T. (28 July 1906 – 13 Sep 1986, m. Leona Olson 27 July 1932)
1947 Obit of Clinton Hembre: “...Six cousins, Carl and Arthur Turnquist, Olaf, Hoken and Ralph Ystad, and Arthur Hendrickson served as pallbearers....”
HENDRICKSON, Oliver J. (23 Dec 1885 – 3 Oct 1956)
Oliver J. Hendrickson, 70, lifetime resident of the Greenwood, area, died Oct. 3, 1956 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield, where he was admitted earlier that day after becoming ill suddenly at his home. He had been suffering from an asthmatic condition. Funeral services were held at Our Savior's Lutheran Church. Burial was in the Greenwood Cemetery. Mr. Hendrickson was born (parents Alexander and Marie Peterson Hendrickson) in the Town of Warner Dec. 23, 1885 and married Amy Pearson June 22, 1911 in the Town of Beaver. They farmed four miles northeast of there until three years ago when they retired and moved to Greenwood. Besides his wife (Amy 30 July 1892 – 26 Mar 1986), survivors are three children, Mrs. Donald (Doris) Dusso, Fox Lake; Arthur (Arthur A. 4 Dec 1914 – 22 Mar 1990, m. Mayvin Poppe 5-22-1943) and Harold, Greenwood and (sister) Mrs. Myrtle Anderson, Cadott two half-brothers, Carl and Arthur Turnquist, Greenwood. Two infant sons preceded him in death.
HENDRICKSON, Harold (6 Oct 1920 – 8 Aug 1990)
Harold Hendrickson, 69, Greenwood, died Aug. 8, 1990, at Neillsville Memorial Home. Funeral services were held at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Greenwood. Burial was in the Greenwood Cemetery. Full military rites were held by the Greenwood American Legion.
Harold Hendrickson was born Oct. 6, 1920, (cemetery has born in 1922) in Greenwood, to Oliver and Amy (nee Pearson) Hendrickson. He received his education at Christopherson School. He served in the U.S. Army in World War II, from 1942-1945. He married Melva White April 19, 1947 in Loyal. He farmed in the town of Warner until 1971, when they moved to Greenwood. He had worked for 25 years at Roth Manufacturing, Loyal and Artcraft in Spencer. He was a member of the Greenwood Legion and Our Savior's Lutheran Church. Survivors include his wife and three daughters, Barbara Bowe, New Berlin; Mrs. Dennis (Charlotte) Colby, Greenwood and Tracy Hendrickson, Greenwood; one son, Dan Hendrickson, New Richmond and one sister, Mrs. Doris Dusso.
1895 census, head of family: Victor Hendrisckson 4 male, 6 female
1880 sec 26 no residence V. A. Hendrickson
1893 sec 26 residence V. Hendrickson
HENDRICKSON, Victor (14 June 1854 - ?)
Victor Hendrickson of section 26 Warner Township, was born near Christina,
Finland, June 14, 1854, the son of John and Mary (Johnson) Hendrickson, both
natives of Finland, and both deceased. They had eleven children, six of whom are
now living: John J., Erick H., Victor, Alexander, Michael and
Axel. Victor Hendrickson came to the United States in 1872, and the first summer
was spent near Steven's Point, Wis, after which he came to this county, where he
has since remained. He made his home first at Greenwood, and then settled on his
present farm of eighty acres, forty-four acres of which he has since cleared. He
has worked sixteen winters in the pineries, and in driving logs during the
springs and summers. Mr. Hendrickson began with nothing, but by hard work and
good management he has risen to his present position. He has a fine house, good
barns, and all the other necessary out-buildings. He was married
September 20, 1874, to Anna (Anne Helen
1848 – 23 Feb 1883) Johnson, daughter of Johannes
(and Andria Simonsin) Johnson, of Eaton
Township. Of their four children, three survive: John W., Maria
and Julia (Marie Amelie, b. 27 Feb 1875 d.
29 April 1877). The mother died February 22, 1883, and the father was
again married, August 15, 1883, to Ingabor Arntzon
(Anderson) who was born in Tondhjem,
Norway, December 25, 1864, the daughter of Arnt Christopherson, of
Norway. By this union there were five children, three of whom survive: Alfred,
Sophia and Viola. (Bertha, b. 1884,
d. 4 May 1884; Viola b. 1888 d. 22 Aug 1889) Religiously Mr. Henrickson
is a member of the Lutheran Church, socially, of the A.O.U.W., and politically
is a Republican. Biographical History of Clark
and Jackson Co1891
“...The first meat market in Greenwood was that of Huntzicker & Pfeiffer, in the building now occupied by A. D. Lyons" restaurant. Later Pfeiffer moved to the building now used by C. C. Hoehne as a storage place for machinery and hardware stock... After he left his place was taken by Victor Hendrickson. He and his family lived upstairs for a while and later built and lived in what is now the Catholic school building...The Norse Evangelical Lutheran church society was organized on August 21, 1872 with the following members: Ole Johnson, Elias Peterson, Victor Hendrickson, Ole Christensen, Ole Peterson, Peter Christopherson and Simon Johnson. The Rev. Alfson was the first minister to hold a service, which was held in a home... On September 20, 1875, a double wedding was celebrated in Elias Peterson's shoe shop. His daughter Carrie and Ole Johnson, Victor Hendrickson and Anna Johnson were married, Rev. Sampson coming from Black River Falls to perform the ceremony. Ole and Anna were brother and sister....” The Hub of Clark Co. 1853 - 1934
Sept 29, 1900: The family of A. A. Harmison have moved into the rooms over Paul Rossman’s house. They are from Eau Claire and Mr. Harmison has charge of the meat market for Victor Hendrickson. Gleaner
HENDRICKSON, Victor marriage 13 Aug 1883
Married, at the residence of the groom, Aug. 13, 1883, by Rev. G. C. Andrews,
Mr. Victor Hendrickson to Miss Ingebor Anderson, both of the Town of
Warner, Clark Co.
HENDRICKSON, Viola marriage 14 July 1913
Henry Swiggum, formerly of this place, now residing at Greenwood, Clark Co, Wis., and Miss Viola Hendrickson, of this place were united in marriage at Madison July 14, 1913. They will reside on a farm at Greenwood, which the groom has recently purchased. (Blanchardville Blade)
HENDRICKSON, Ruby May nee Appleford (13 April 1890 – 28 Mar 1921)
The following was given us for publication. Mrs. Hendrickson was the wife of a former Greenwood boy, Alfred Hendrickson, who is well known here. Mrs. Alfred Hendrickson, after a long season of sickness covering a year or more, died in the White hospital in Lewiston Monday. The funeral was held in Asotin in the Merchant Undertaking Chapel, and the remains were placed at rest in the Asotin Cemetery. Mrs. Hendrickson, whose maiden name was Ruby May Appleford, was born in Craige, Wash. on April 13th, 1890 and would have been thirty years of age, had she lived on a few days longer. She was united in marriage to Alfred Hendrickson on July 11, 1914, and has since lived with her husband on their farm near Anatone, until one year ago when she contracted the influenza, from which she never entirely recovered, but developed into tuberculosis and other complications. During the past year she has submitted to several operations hoping to regain her health, but all were to no avail, and her condition became continually worse until passing away on March 28, 1921. Beside her husband, Mrs. Hendrickson leaves two little sons, Elvin, aged five and LeRoy, aged three, a mother, Mrs. Wm. Appleford, four sisters and five brothers.
Turnquist, Julia nee HENDRICKSON (19 Feb 1881 – 18 Sept 1965)
Mrs. Adolph Turnquist, 84, a lifelong resident of Greenwood, died Sept. 18, 1965, at the Memorial Hospital in Neillsville, where she had been a patient since Aug. 31. Funeral services were conducted at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, and burial will be made in the Greenwood Cemetery. The former Julia Hendrickson was born (parents Victor and Annie Hendrickson) Feb. 19, 1881, in the town of Warner. Her marriage to Adolph Turnquist, who preceded her in death July 28, 1950 (1960 per his obit), took place June 3, 1903, at Greenwood. After their marriage, they resided in the city of Greenwood for three years, and then moved to a farm south of Greenwood. In 1921, they moved to a farm northeast of Greenwood, where she had resided since. Mrs. Turnquist was a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church and the American Lutheran Church Women. Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. E. H. (Helen) Axelson, Chicago; Mrs. Paul (Vera b. 15 Aug 1913, d. 18 Aug 2006) Tell, Palatine, Ill.; Mrs. Jerome (Ruth b. 2 Mar 1917, d. 28 Nov 1997) Bertz, Loyal and Mrs. John (Verdelle) Felix, Greenwood. (Adolph and Julia’s child Adrian Turnquist d. 14 July 1904, no birth date) Four brothers, John Hendrickson, Clarkston, Wash.; Oxil Hendrickson, Osotin, Wash.; Donald Hendrickson, Lewiston, Idaho and Roy Hendrickson, state of California. Seven sisters, Mrs. Marie Wilcox, Cadott; Mrs. Sophia Davis, Boise, Idaho; Mrs. Viola Weisberger, Walla Walla, Wash.; Mrs. Fred (Ruth) Beier, Denver, Colo.; Mrs. Helen Campbell, Clarkston, Wash.; Mrs. Archie (Esther) Smith, Connell, Wash. and Miss Agnes Hendrickson, Lewiston, Idaho. She was preceded in death by a son, two brothers, and three sisters. Adolph Turnquist, 88, died July 28, 1960 at his home in rural Greenwood after a lingering illness. Funeral services at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, and burial in the Greenwood Cemetery. Mr. Turnquist was born June 13, 1872, in Torboda, Sweden. He came to this country in 1892 and settled in Chicago, Ill. Two years later he moved to Greenwood and after his marriage to Julia Hendrickson on June 3, 1903, he began farming in this area. He operated his farm 3 miles northeast of Greenwood for the past 48 years. The Turnquists celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1953. He served on the Christopherson School Board for many years and was a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church. Surviving him are his widow and four daughters, Mrs. E.H. (Helen) Axelson, Chicago, Ill. Mrs. Paul (Vera) Tell, Palatine, Ill. Mrs. Jerome (Ruth) Bertz, Loyal and Mrs. John (Verdelle) Felix, Greenwood.
HENSHALL family, Warner township
1880 sec 10 hotel Geo. Henshall (Hemlock area, 1893 = S. Moore property)
July 1880: The Fourth of July, being on Sunday, was celebrated on the Fifth in Greenwood. The Americans, Germans and Norwegians, all having separate entertainments, each celebrated the day according to their own customs, as they have done in former days under their own fig trees. The evening brought a very large party together at the old Robinson hall. A grand time was had by all. The supper, gotten up by Henshall and his wife, was complete in all its expectation. All was full of life until daylight, when each one sought a place in which to catch a few hours of slumber. In an incredible short time the streets were as still as the yonder grave yard. The large flag strung across the street has been taken down for future use. However, the two flags, four feet by six feet, upon Brown’s and Eaton’s stores are to float on undisturbed. They shall remain until the glad news of Gen. Garfield’s election to the presidency shall be heralded from the Atlantic shores to the Pacific slopes.
Jan 1881: Ole Melby, a Norwegian in T. J. LaFlesh’s logging camp, had a two-inch square of his skull broken in by a falling tree. He was taken to Greenwood’s Henshall’s Hotel and Dr. Thomas was summoned. Melby’s life was in danger, but with the skillful treatment of Dr. Thomas, he is reported as doing well and expected to fuller recover.
April 17, 1884: Geo. Henshall is remodeling his house and when it is completed he will serve up meals to the weary traveler in first-class style.
July 3, 1884: Geo. Henshall will have a bower completed by the 4th when the merry dancers can enjoy dancing in the pure, fresh air.
HENSHALL, Mark (1876 – 4 Nov 1884)
Died, in this village (Thorp), on the 4th of Nov. 1884, Mark, son of George and Mary T. Henshall, aged eight years. The remains were taken to Greenwood for interment.
Greenwood cemetery also contains the graves of Birdene “Birdie” Henshaw, b. 7 May 1868, d. 23 July 1876, daughter of George H. Henshaw. Birth records have an Arthur E. Henshaw b. 13 Feb 1898. No further info on “Henshaw”. Think these two “Henshaw’ might belong to the Henshall family. No census records found for Henshall or Henshaw.
HEUCK, P.
1893 sec 6 no residence P. Heuck (1906 = A. Wessel)
No “Heuck” or “Hueck” found in CC records. Also tried “Huyck” but no “P” and the Huyck family who lived in the Humbird area.
HOFFMAN family, Warner township
1905< #103 Hoffman, August Head W M 54 M Germany Germany Farmer 12 O M F Louise Wife W F 54 M Germany Germany House Keeper Chas Son W M 20 S Wisconsin Germany Farm Laborer 9 Willie Son W M 17 S Michigan Germany Farm Laborer 12 Annie Daughter W F 14 S Michigan Germany Lucy Daughter W F 12 S Michigan Germany Herbert Son W M 10 S Michigan Germany
1906 sec 26 residence A. H. Hoffman
There are many Hoffman families, especially in the Dorchester area, but nothing was found on this particular Hoffman family
HOFFNER family, Warner township
1906 sec 26 residence C. Hoffner
Rev. Carlos Hoffner of St. Mary’s church in Sterling?
HOGAN, J.J.
1893 sec 2- 4, 7-10, 13-14, 16-18, 21-24, 27- 28, 33 no residences J.J.H. (J.J. Hogan)
August 1886: A Saturday news special from La Crosse, on Aug. 7, says that a large Clark County land sale was completed on that date. All of the Black River lands which had belonged to the C. C. Washburn estate, amounting to about 23, 000 acres, were sold to J. J. Hogan. Most of the pine timber, the dispatch states, has been cut from these lands. But, there is a large amount of valuable hard wood and a great deal of the land will make good farms. It will seem strange to the Clark County people to have the name of C. C. Washburn stricken from their county map. However, J. J. Hogan will look well as the lands’ new owner. (The name of Washburn didn’t disappear from the Clark County map as predicted. One of the county’s townships was named after C. C. Washburn and remains as such. D.Z.)
HOGUE family, Warner township
1885 CENSUS CIVIL WAR VETERANS & WIDOWS INDEX Hogue, C. P. Eaton
Villiage of Greenwood 1895 census: Hogue C. P. 4 male 5 female
1873 Warner sec 1 (1880 Geo L. Lloyd)
“The second town meeting was held at the Geo. Huntzicker home. On June 6,1871, William Welsch, with the assistance of Frank Brown, Charles Hogue, and Oscar Nutting surveyed and platted the village (of Greenwood). The nearest land office was then at Eau Claire. ...In 1873 Charles Hogue lived about six miles northeast of Greenwood on what was later known as the Lloyd farm....” The Hub of Clark County (1853 - 1934)
March 1931: Chas. Hogue, one of the few Civil War veterans living in Clark Co, passed away at his home in Greenwood last week. He was buried with military honors, the American Legion having charge of the ceremonies.
HOGUE, Charles Patterson (26 Feb 1844 – 24 Feb 1931)
Charles Patterson Hogue was born February 26, 1844. He enlisted with the unassigned 3rd Regiment of the Wisconsin Infantry on October 10, 1861 serving as a Corporal and was discharged July 18, 1865. He died February 24, 1931 and is buried in the Greenwood City Cemetery. His son, W. E. Hogue of Greenwood was listed as his next of kin on his grave registration.
HOGUE, Nellie Matilda nee Potter (4 April 1847 – 11 July 1930)
Nellie Matilda (Potter) Hogue was born in Union township, Rock Co, Wis, April 4, 1847, and passed away at her home in Portland, Oregon July 11, 1930. On April 20, 1868 she was united in marriage to Chas. P. Hogue at Sparta, Wis. To this union nine children were born, all who survive her. They are Harry E. (1869-1955, obit following) and William (1874-1949, obit following) Hogue of Greenwood, Wis., Mrs. Pearl Simerson of Medford, Wis., Mrs. Stella (b. 7 Sept 1906) O'Connor of Hayden Lake, Idaho, Ray E. (1878-1936, obit following) Hogue of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, Mrs. Nellie Buhite, Mrs. Ethel Tripp, Miss Dellamae Hogue and Oscar F. Hogue all of Portland, and an only brother, D. W. Potter of Spokane, Wash. The funeral was held from the funeral chapel of Edward Holman and Son, and she was laid to rest in Rose City cemetery. Greenwood Gleaner
“... In the early ‘80’s there were at "our Rips" three channels in the river (near the Warner-Eaton township line on the Black River), forming two large and distinct islands, not the mere patches of ground they are now. In 1874, A. W. Bailey (Abner Woodman Bailey 1825-1900, father of Dorry Bailey) erected a sash and door factory on the west island which was run for a few years, when it was made into a grist mill owned and operated by Robert Schofield (1836-1924), and which had hammered-out teeth in stone to grind flour...Later, when Mr. Schofield settled on his farm (Eaton sec 3), he started to move these stones for use in building his barn, but changed his mind, and the stones may still be seen on William Hogue's land near the "Rips". A dam had been built to run these mills by means of a water wheel, but it was blown out in 1882....” The Hub of Clark County (1853 - 1934)
“... about eighteen miles north of Neillsville, on the west bank of Black River, later called "Eaton Town", and now known as the "Rips"... Sometimes one of the head logs in the bottom would run into something which would stop it, then it would stop others, and unless the men could get it loosened a jam was soon formed; then they have to get down ahead of the jam and the "key log", as it was called, before they loosen the jam, and if any of the men were caught in this rush of logs when loosened, well, his drive was ended. Some of the rnen would stay on logs when going over a rapids and "shoot the rapids" while others would go on the bank until were past them. While "shooting the rapids" at the "Rips" in a boat, Charles Hogue (who was at time considered the best boatman on the river) was upset into it. He was under so long the men said: "Well, I guess Charley is gone this time", but he finally came up quite a ways down the river under the boat but managed to get out and reach shore safely....” The Hub of Clark County (1853 - 1934)
“... Other destructive fires have been those of Mrs. Matilda Hogue's home... in 1893 the Horace Weston house, where George Poole now lives...About this time people began to seek some form of fire protection, and every resident was requested to keep a ladder on the premises. Other fire losses have been the homes of Herman Smith; Harry Hogue....” The Hub of Clark County (1853 - 1934)
HOGUE, Harry & Margaret Golden Anniversary 8 April 1946
Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hogue, of Greenwood, celebrated their golden wedding anniversary, which took place Monday, April 8, 1946, at their home... Mrs. Hogue, nee Margaret Fahey, daughter of Bridget and Jack Fahey, and Harry Hogue, son of Mathilda and Charles Hogue, repeated their marriage vows at Marshfield, April 8, 1896, eight years after Miss Fahey came to Greenwood from Canada with her mother, brothers and sisters. After their marriage the couple operated a restaurant in Greenwood for seven years. Mr. Hogue is a carpenter by trade. Three children were born to this union: Mrs. Ralph (Eva) Weidman of Withee, who died June 14, 1945; Mrs. Arthur Zahren, Chicago, who died May 2, 1945; and Mrs. Al (Adine) Penrose, Coloma, Mich. One grandson, Robert Zahren, is now serving in the Pacific Theater of Operations....”
HOGUE, Harry E. (21 Feb 1869 - 7 June 1955)
An 86-year-old Greenwood resident, Harry E. Hogue, died at the Havernet Nursing Home at Owen, where he had been a patient the past two months. Funeral services were held at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Burial took place in the parish cemetery. Born Feb. 21, 1869 in Sparta, Mr. Hogue came to Greenwood as a young child with his parents. He worked in the woods for some time and later as a carpenter. His marriage to Maggie Fahey took place here April 6, 1896. The couple celebrated their golden wedding nine years ago. Mr. Hogue is survived by his wife (Margaret nee Fahey Hogue 3 Oct 1870 – 6 Jan 1959), a daughter, Mrs. Al (Adine) Penrose, Coloma, Mich.; a brother, Oscar Fahey (s/b Hogue), Portland, Ore.; five sisters, Mrs. John (Nellie) Buhite, Mrs. Ethel Trip and Miss Della Mae Fahey, all of Portland, Ore., Mrs. Owen (Stella) O'Connor, Rathdrum, Idaho, and Mrs. Carl Simarson, Chicago. Two daughters and two brothers preceded him in death.
December 7, 1900: Mrs. Harry Hogue is staying at Mrs. Fahey’s this winter. Greenwood Gleaner
October 4, 1934: Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hogue and Mrs. Mathilda Fahey visited at the Jack Fahey home at Stanley Monday Evening. Greenwood, WI Locals
“...In 1870 Williani H. Begley secured the contract for carrying the mail from Black River Falls, and hired Jesse Crane as his first driver. In 1872 Henry Marhar was hired for this position. In 1884, William Cornick secured the contract to carry the mail between Neillsville and Withee. Mr. Cornick then hired H. H. Hartson to drive the stage between Neillsville and Greenwood and Harry E. Hogue, who was then a lad of fifteen years, to carry mail between Greenwood and Withee. He made these trips on horseback... Mail was delivered each day except Sunday....” The Hub of Clark County (1853 - 1934)
HOGUE, William E. (17 Feb 1874 – 12 April 1949)
William E. Hogue, 75, died Apr. 12, 1949 at his home at Greenwood, after a 6 year illness following a stroke. Funeral rites were conducted by the Methodist Church at the Stabnow Funeral Home. Interment will take place at Greenwood. Mr. Hogue, son of the late Charles and Mathilda Hogue, was born in Greenwood Feb. 17, 1874, and was married there July 3, 1899, to Ingebor Peterson. He spent his early years in the woods and lumber camps and later served as a marshal for the City of Greenwood for 20 years. He resigned that position to go into dairy farming and to operate a milk route. In 1942 he resigned when he became ill. Surviving besides his widow are two sons, Bernard, Cudahy, and Clarence, Merrillan; three granddaughters, Kathleen, Carol, and Sharon Hogue, Cudahy; two brothers, Harry, Greenwood, and Oscar, Portland, Ore., and five sisters, Mrs. Owen (Stella) O'Connor, Rathdrum, Idaho; Mrs. Nellie Buhite, Mrs. Ethel Tripp, and Miss Della Mae Hogue, all of Portland, Ore. and Mrs. Pearl Simerson, Chicago. Another brother, Ray of Idaho, preceded him in death.
HOGUE, Ingebor E. nee Peterson (13 May 1876 – 8 April 1969)
Funeral services were held at at the Grace United Methodist Church for a former resident of Greenwood, Mrs. Ingebor E. Hogue, 92, of Walnut Creek, Calif., who died at a hospital there April 8, 1969, after suffering a stroke a few days before. Burial was made in the Greenwood Cemetery. The former Ingebor Peterson was born (dau of Elias Peterson) May 13, 1876 in Greenwood and was married there July 3, 1899 to William E. Hogue, who preceded her in death April 12, 1949. The couple operated the dairy that is now owned by Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Severson. Mrs. Hogue lived in Greenwood most of her life until the death of her husband, when she went to live at Cudahy with a son, Bernard, and family. In December of 1965 she moved with the family to Walnut Creek, Calif., and had lived there since. Survivors include two sons, Bernard (18 Dec 1899 – 22 July 1975, m. 15 Feb 1923 to Louise Kaiser, dau of Adam and Rose Kaiser), Walnut Creek, Calif., and Clarence (10 Aug 1902 – 5 Sept 1973, m. 23 Nov 1927 to Helen C. Ehlers, dau of Joh and Mary Ehlers), Marion, Wis. In addition to her husband she was preceded in death by a brother and a sister.
March 1, 1901: We acknowledge a pleasant ride Wednesday after John Memhard’s driving horse. We must confess, however, that we feared two fears: one was that we might have to dig ourselves out of some snow pile from turning corners too quickly, and the other was that Marshal Hogue (William Hogue) might get hold of us and run us in for fast driving in city limits. The horse is a flyer. Gleaner
HOGUE,
Ray Everett (c1878 - 15 May 1936)
Following a two years illness, Ray E. Hogue, (son
of Charles and Matilda nee Potter Hogue) 58, died May 15, 1936 at
a local hospital. He had resided here for 33 years and for several years was
telephone linesman for the forestry service. Surviving him are his widow,
Jessie, a son Harvey of this city five sisters and three brothers:
Mrs. Owen O'Connor of Edmere Beach, Hayden Lake; Mrs. Nellie Buhite, Mrs. Ethel
Tripp, Miss Delia Hogue and Oscar Hogue of Medford, Wis., Harry and Will Hogue
of Greenwood, Wis. Funeral services were held from the Mooney chapel. Interment
was in Forest cemetery. The Coeur d'Alene Press,
Coeurd'Alene, Idaho
HOGUE, Pearl marriage - 2 March 1895
Wm. Simerson of the village of Thorp and Miss Pearl Hogue (dau of Charles P. and Matilda nee Potter Hogue) of the city of Greenwood, came to this city on last Saturday and called in the services of the County Judge E. C. Pors, to make them one. Judge Pors responded promptly, and although this was a little out of the regular order, it is said that he performed the ceremony most gracefully. The nuptial knot was tied at the Thomas House. (Marshfield News)
March 8, 1906: Nellie Hogue was a Loyal visitor from Friday to Sunday, Addie Bishop and Henry Smith bringing her over Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Matilda Hogue went to Medford Saturday to take care of her daughter, Mrs. (Pearl nee Hogue) William Simerson, who is suffering from an attack of neuralgia of the heart. Greenwood Gleaner
April 3, 1905 Hemlock: School began Wednesday morning with Miss Estella Hogue as teacher.
December 27, 1906: Estella Hogue returned home Saturday morning from Radisson, where she is teaching, to spend the holidays with her mother and sisters. She was accompanied by her cousin, Miss Leona Hogue of Round Lake, who is also a teacher and engaged in her home school. Greenwood Gleaner
HOGUE, Oscar (c1870 - ?)
Oscar, son of Charles P. and Matilda nee Potter Hogue, married Minne Pratt on 9 May 1893. Oscar was living in Portland, OR per mother’s 1930 obit; Medford (OR?) per brother Ray’s 1936 obit; Portland, OR per brother William’s 1949 obit and brother Harry’s 1955 obit. Minne nee Pratt Hogue next married Mike Kobaskie (1880-1926) on 19 Sept 1919. (Oscar and Minne apparently were divorced.) Two of Oscar and Minne nee Pratt Hogue’s children were Oda Faye and Unita B. Hogue.
HOGUE, Oda Faye (2 July 1899 – 27 Jan 1915)
Oda Faye Hogue was born (to Oscar and Minne nee Pratt Hogue) in Greenwood, July 2, 1899, and died in the hospital at Marshfield, January 27, 1915. She was taken to the hospital January 21, suffering with what seemed to be blood poison in her face. The disease did not prove to be blood poison, and during the six days that she was in the hospital, was a puzzle to both doctors and nurses. The funeral was held from the Methodist church. The freshman class of the High School of which she was member, attended in a body, and the large flag at the school was kept at half-mast during the service. She is survived by her four grandparents, her parents, two sisters, two brothers.
HOGUE, Unita
B. marriage 26 Oct 1921
Oct. 26, 1921, at the Free Methodist Parsonage, Mr. Guy T. Pierce (1892-1942) of the town of Mentor, Clark Co and Miss Unita B. Hogue (1903-1986, dau of Oscar Hogue) of Greenwood, were united in marriage. The groom is a well known farmer residing near Humbird, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Pierce. The bride is a daughter of Mrs. M. J. Koboskie (formally Minne nee Pratt, wife of Oscar Hogue) now residing near Cushing. The young couple expects to make their home on the farm of Mr. Pierce's father. (Guy and Unita nee Hogue Pierce both buried in Mentor cemetery)
HOMMEL family, Warner township
The “Hummel” and “Hommel” families are entirely separate entities whose surnames were frequently confused in various records. The “mil” instead of “mel” ending appears to only have been used in the 1905 census, and occasionally their were two “l” on the ending, i.e. “Hommell”
1880 sec 19 C. H. Hommel (adjoined Steel property, Charlotte nee Steele Hommel?)
HOMMEL, John W. (30 Dec 1852 - 31 Jan 1927)
Jan 31 1927, J. W. Hommel died suddenly at his home on Grand Avenue in Neillsville. Although he had been in poor health for some time, his death came as a shock to the people of this city. Just a year ago he underwent a severe operation at the hospital, but regained considerable strength and was active... up to Saturday night. Mr. Hommel was born on Long Island, N.Y., Dec 30, 1852, and came with his parents when a small boy to La Crosse Co. When he was about 17 years of age he came to Clark Co and worked as a blacksmith at Staffordville for some time. Later he worked at this trade in lumber camps, and established a shop in Neillsville... Soon after the city was incorporated he was appointed City Marshal and for many years held that office, later receiving the title of Chief of Police. He was also Street Commissioner, performing for some time the duties of the two offices. In later years taking particular interest in Schuster Park, for which he constructed a large amount of play apparatus for the children and other valuable conveniences for the public. He early took an interest in military matters and joined the local militia company in the service of the state, March 22, 1882, On May 16, 1887, he was commissioned Second Lieutenant; on Nov. 14, 1887, a First Lieutenant, and received his commission as Captain on May 22, 1891. He kept up the efficiency of the organization and went out as Captain of Co. A. at the outbreak of the Spanish-American War and served throughout the war. During his Puerto Rican service in this war he was appointed Commissioner for the U. S. to take over for our government the barracks, hospitals, and other Spanish property, which was done formally at Cayey Sept. 25, 1898. Capt. Hommel received special recognition while in Puerto Rico, being presented with a sword by the mayor
HOMMEL, Lulu (22 Feb 1878 – 14 Feb 1915)
Lulu Hommel died at the city hospital, St. Paul, Feb 14, 1915, death resulting from tuberculosis, complicated with other diseases... Her father, Maj. J.W. Hommel, went to St. Paul and was with her before she died. Lulu Marie Hommel was born in Neillsville, Clark Co, Feb 22, 1878 and spent all her girlhood days here... she took a business course, and became bookkeeper at the furniture factory, where she worked for several years. Later she kept books in N.D., traveled for some time as a saleslady for a drug firm, and for some time past was bookkeeper in a millinery store at St. Paul. Besides her father and stepmother, she leaves one sister, Mrs. V.C. (Nina/Mina) Woelffer of this city and a brother Placido, who is a medical student in Chicago. The funeral was held at the Woelffer home.
HOMMEL,
John W. marriage 19 May 1872
Married, at the parsonage in Neillsville, Clark Co, John W. Hommel to
Miss Lottie J. Steele, both of Eaton, Clark County, Wis.
Jan 24 1895: Last Sunday evening while Mr. and Mrs. Hommel were making a visit to Mr. and Mrs. Luethe, Mrs. Hommel was taken with some heart trouble and was unable to be removed to her home. Source: The Clark Republican and Press Date
August 1902: J. W. Hommel has rented the Ring & Youmans building on Fifth Street. He is fitting it up for a bowling alley. An addition of 20 feet is being built at the rear of the building. There will be three lanes and it will be run in first-class shape.
HOMMEL, Charlotte J. “Lottie” nee Steele (25 Dec 1854 – 28 June 1903)
Charlotte J. Hommel, wife of J.W. Hommel, died at their home in this city (Neillsville) June 28, 1903. For several years her health had been very poor and for the past month it was apparent that she was rapidly growing worse in spite of all that medical skill and the best of care could do for her. Deceased was born at Plymouth, Sheboygan Co, Wis., Dec 25 1854, being the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Steele. At the age of fifteen (1869) she came with her parents to Clark Co, the family settling in the town of Warner, where they resided many years. May 19, 1872, she was married to J.W. Hommel and has lived in Neillsville ever since. She leaves her husband, two grown up daughters and adopted son, her father, three brothers, Thomas S., Will and Arthur, and six sisters, Mrs. R. A. (Hine or Catherine ?) Burss, Mrs. George (Mary) Smith, Mrs. C. (Ida) Richeau, Mrs. Wm. (Louise) Seely, Mrs. B. R. (Elizabeth) Rusch and Mrs. H. (Alice Maude) Aucutt. During her long illness she has been the object of the tenderest care on the part of husband and daughters, and Placido, the little boy who returned from Puerto Rico with Maj. Hommel and was adopted into the family, gave her the affection of a son. The funeral was held from the family home.
HOMMEL, John W. marriage 13 Sep 1905
A military wedding took place on Wednesday night unknown to many United Spanish War veteran who were in the city to attend the national encampment. Maj. J.W. Hommel, Neillsville, Clark Co, and Mrs. Ida Carnegie, Portage, arrived in the city and were married at the Grand Av. Congregational Church. The bride was the widow of Maj. George Carnegie, an officer of the Third regiment, Wis. National Guard, who died nine years ago. Major Hommel also was an officer of the Third regiment and saw service in the Puerto Rico campaign. He was a widower with two daughters.... (Milwaukee Free Press)
HOMMEL, Ida May nee Allen (8 Sept. 1865 – 19 Oct. 1940)
Mrs. Ida May Allen Hommel was born at Rio, Wis., Sept. 8, 1865, and passed away in her home on October 19, 1940, following a lingering illness, the last few months during which she was cared for by Mrs. Ted Gall. She was united in marriage to George C. Carnegie on June 15, 1881. They made their home in Portage, Wis. One son, Harry, who passed away in 1903, was born to this union. Mr. Carnegie passed away at Nashville, Tenn. Her marriage to John W. Hommel took place in Milwaukee on September 6, 1905. Since that date the departed made her home in Neillsville. This union was broken by the death of Mr. Hommel Jan. 31, 1927....
Seattle, Wash, Sept. 28, 1938
Mr. Kin Andrews Colby, Wis.
Dear Friend Kin:--Mr. A. J. Beardsley forwarded your letter to me, referring to Ed Hommel of Ironwood, Wis. He got his wires crossed somehow, and got the right man in the wrong place. I will never disown good old Greenwood, and would give my right eye to go down old Black river with an old fashioned log drive along with you and the rest of the old boys, a pretty good bunch of old slough bears, if I do say it myself...Well, I am the last of the original Hommel family. I was 74 years old last June and am still going some. I am working for the Pioneer Transportation Co., and the Pioneer Sand and Gravel Co. Have been working for them 19 years. Have been watchman for the last 9 years, watching boats, tug boats, scows, building materials, gravel, bunkers, concrete mixing and Plant. They let me be my own boss. This will be my last job and they know they can depend on me, so they give me a good deal of letting alone. Edd Hommel 3508 Meridian Ave., Seattle, Wash.
HOMSTED family, Warner township
1875 census: Homestead, E. B.; 6 male, 1 female
1880 sec 32 residence E. B. Homsted (1893 = F. Wehrman property)
No “Homestead” or “Homstad” only “Homsted”. Possibly Evelyn nee Furguson, wife of August Homsted. Family lived in Dorchester. Also tried Huckstead but that family lived in Pleasant Ridge.
HONEYWELL family, Warner township
1860 >Weston township census Honeywell, Stephen C. Head M W 39 M 6 born 6 living Canada Farmer 800 800
1875 Warner township census: Honeywell, John; 2 male, 1 female
1875 Eaton census: Honeywell, S.C. 2 male 3 female; Honeywell, O.S. 1 male 1 female
Honeywell, Ira 1 male 3 female; Honeywell, J.A. 2 male 2 female
1895 Eaton township census: Honeywell Hannah, Mrs. 1 male 2 female
1880 Warner sec 24 no residence M. A. Honeywell
1893 Warner sec 24 no residence M. M. Honeywell (1906 = Geo F Harlow)
“...Stephen Case Honeywell, who was an outstanding character of the early days, had married Charlotte Andrews in Canada. They had four children, Mary, (who named Greenwood), Hannah, John and Priscilla. In April 1870, Mrs. Honeywell died and at her request was buried on the hill near Black River now the cemetery. Mr. Honeywell later married Mary Odgers, an aunt of Isadore Shields. They had two children, Allie and Sid. They moved to, Minnesota, taking up a homestead where the second Mrs. Honeywell died and Case was again married (c1880) to Mrs. Fanny Warner. They came to Greenwood for their honeymoon. Case (b. c1820) now was about sixty years old, and a crowd of the younger generation, seeking fun, got together to give him a charivari.
Case started to leave town, thinking to escape the crowd, but they followed, banging their saws, cowbells, shotguns, etc. On reaching Chet Olson's dam on Rock Creek, Case sat on a log to rest. It was a fine, moonlight night and the merry-makers followed him to Loyal and back, reaching home at broad daylight and receiving nothing for their night's entertainment. Case was very fond of leeks and every spring would go to the home of John Cox for a feast of them, Mrs. Cox, a niece of his first wife, frying them for him. One time he went to Neillsville the day after a feast and was told that if he ever came there again so perfumed they would lock him in jail.....” The Hub of Clark County (1853 - 1934)
“...Honeywell early settler came in 1856. First house built in Greenwood by S. Case Honeywell 1858. In 1865 Greenwood named by May Honeywell. In 1871 Honeywell first blacksmith. Stephen Case Honeywell was the outstanding character. First marriage among settler? John Honeywell and Rachel Hodges 1871. First death Mrs. Charlotte (C.S.) 1871 Mrs. C.S. Honeywell – mother of settler Otto Behrens....” (No relationship between the Honeywell and Behrens families found, Otto Behrens’ mother was Sophia Behrens Roseman.) Memories of Theresa Funk (1888-1985)
“...The first marriage among these early settlers was that of John Honeywell and Rachel Hodges in the fall of 1871. The first death was that of Mrs. Charlotte Honeywell (Mrs. S. C.) in 1870....” The Hub of Clark Co. 1853-1934 chapter 11
Clark Co. Marriages, pre-1907
Honeywell, J. A. and Hodges, Rachel 3 Oct. 1871 page 47 vol 1
Honeywell, Ira and Honeywell, Hannah 24 March 1874 page 71 vol 1
Honeywell, Chas H. and Stewerwald, William (Wilhelmina) M. 28 Aug. 1881 page168 vol 1
HONEYWELL, Charles marriage 28 Aug 1881
Married, at the M.E. Parsonage, Greenwood, Clark Co, Wis. Aug. 28, 1881, by Rev. C.C. Swartz, Mr. Chas. Honeywell to Miss Wilhemina M. Stewerwald, all of Eaton, Wis.
“...William Cornick, Christ Vates, Christ Wollenberg, a Mr. Moss, first jeweler, Len Eastman, Mike O'Connell, Phillip and Paul Rosmnan, Hastings Baird, Mr. Gosnold, Edward Mitchell, who had seven wives; the three Miller brothers, Charley, Tom and Ed., who married the three Honeywell sisters; the Hewetts, McKinzies, Bill Pounder, Bill Abbott, Dr. G. L. Buland, the second doctor; E. T. Burch, H. H. Hartson, Fritz Gaaretz and Pete Klein. Alfred Dingley came in 1881....” The Hub of Clark Co. 1853-1934 chapter 11
“...Case Honeywell had a mill on Gile Creek, 3 -miles north of Greenwood (Gile Creek traverses Warner sec 23 and sec 22 where it empties into Black River). The Coleman Lumber Company, Gibson, Schofield, Withee, Miller Bros., The Island Lumber Company, Washburn, and many others had camps along the river; not to mention the "Owl Lumber Company", which worked nights and -operated on any "long forty." It is estimated that 2,500 men were employed on Black River during the height of the season...In 1861, which was the first year of the Civil War, Stephen C. Honeywell located on the present site of Greenwood, cleared a good farm, making it the headquarters of his lumbering business. He carried on his lumber business extensively and was one of the most successful operators of that early period...” January 18, 1963 Greenwood Gleaner Bustling Lumbering Community
“...The first merchant here was S. C. Honeywell who kept a small stock of goods in his home--the log house built by C. W. Carpenter. Later he and his son John moved their merchandise into a house across the road about where the Catholic parsonage now stands, later called the Tom Syth building. In 1870 "Chandler and Brown" of Black River Falls rented Honeywell's store for one year and then built and moved into a building on the lot where the Picus store now is....” The Hub of Clark County (1853 - 1934)
March 17, 1882: J. A. Honeywell, who has been to Spencer in business for the last two years is now moving back to his old home in Greenwood. Neillsville Times Greenwood
Mar 30, 1882: Mrs. Bowerman (sister of Stephen Case Honeywell, both children of Ira Honeywell) who has been very sick, is reported convalescent. Mrs. C (Charlotte, wife of Stephen Case Honeywell) Honeywell is rapidly recovering from a severe attack of congestion of the lungs.
June 2, 1882: Mrs. Smith Honeywell, from Dak. is in Greenwood for a visit. She has today sold her house and lot here to P. M. Stevens, our village harness maker. Neillsville Times
Greenwood
July 24, 1884: Mr. Shehan has sold his pleasant home in town to Mr. Charles Honeywell, and has moved to his farm north of Greenwood. Miss P. A. Honeywell from Spencer, is in town visiting relatives and friends. Mrs. Thomas (Olivia Honeywell) Miller is very sick. The Clark Republican and Press GREENWOOD
January 1898: Charlie Honeywell drove his horses and a cutter, carrying a jolly load of people, to Withee on Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. John Stewart, James Bryden, L. Sperbeck, G. W. Bishop, F. Taylor and F. M. Carter, all of Greenwood and Mr. and Mrs. S. P. Jones of Black River Falls, accompanied Honeywell to participate in a surprise party for Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Royer. They helped Royers celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary. Clark Co Press
“...As far as we are able to ascertain the charter members of the first church or society were: Case and Charlotte Honeywell, John and Mary Honeywell, Stephen Andrews, Hattie Andrews, Caleb and Jane Edmonds, Charles and Mrs. Carpenter, John and Mrs. Hannah (nee Honeywell) Bowerman, Miss Lydia Bowerman, and Lorinda Andrews...” HISTORY OF GRACE M. E. CHURCH; Greenwood, Clark Co., WI
“... There was already one grave on the land when it was bought for a cemetery, that of Mrs. Charlotte Honeywell who died April 4, 1870. She expressed the wish to be buried on the knoll near Black River and her relatives carried out her wish....” History of the Greenwood Cemetery
Greenwood cemetery: Charlotte B. Honeywell 3-10-1820/4-4-1870, parents Job & Hannah nee Baker Andrews, m. 12-29-1844 to Stephen Case Honeywell; John Honeywell March 1811/11-2-1877, m. 1836 Catherine nee Halstead; Enoch Honeywell, d. 1878, no birthdate or parents listed; Rachel Honeywell 6-28-1850/1-27-1879, parents Wlm & Margaret Hodges, m. 1871 John A. Honeywell; Catherine Honeywell June 1816/9-13-1889, parents = Halstead, m. 1836 John Honeywell; Hannah Bowerman 11-26-1807/4-28-1891, parents Ira & Polly nee Andrews Honeywell, m. 8-3-1846 John Bowerman; Olivia Miller 3-22-1842/4-11-1895, parents John & Catherine Halstead Honeywell, m. Thomas Miller (no date); Mary Miller 11-19-1839/2 Jan 1906, parents John & Catherine Halstead Honeywell, m. 3-11-1862 Edward Miller; Hannah Honeywell 2-19-1844/2-4-1937, parents John & Catherine nee Halstead Honeywell, never married; Katie Honeywell, no dates or parents listed; Raymond Honeywell, infant, no dates or parents listed.
HONEYWELL, Rachel nee Hodges (1850 – 27 Jan 1879)
Died, at Greenwood, Jan. 27, 1879, Rachel, wife of John A. Honeywell, aged 28 years. He is left with three little children to mourn her loss.
HONEYWELL, Hannah (19 Feb 1844 –4 Dec 1937)
Funeral
services were held for Miss Hannah Honeywell, 93-year old Greenwood, Clark Co
pioneer, (who died Nov 2, 1937 per one obit)
who passed away December 4, 1937 (per
another obit, also the cemetery date), at the John Arends home as a
result of old age complications. The rites were held at the Schiller funeral
home. Burial took place in the Greenwood Cemetery. Miss Honeywell was born Feb.
19, 1844, near Ottowa, Canada. In 1871 she moved with her parents
(John and Catherine Halstead Honeywell) to
Pennsylvania, and later to Greenwood. Thirty-nine years ago she with her niece,
Miss Rose Miller, and nephew, Ross Miller moved to Appleton. On February 16,
1935, Rose passed away and Miss Honeywell accompanied the body to Greenwood for
burial and has since been making her home with Mr. and Mrs. John Arends. Miss
Honeywell was the last surviving member of her immediate family and is survived
only by a number of nephews and nieces residing in the west. While in Greenwood
Miss Honeywell did dressmaking. On account of illness her nephew, Ross Miller,
of Pierce, South Dakota, was unable to attend the funeral.
(Combined obits)
Miller,
Almira Elizabeth nee HONEYWELL (6 Nov 1858 – Nov 1918)
Born Nov. 6, 1858 in Renfrew Canada and migrated to Warren, PA at age 18
eventually settling on a farm a mile north of Greenwood, Clark Co., WI. After
marrying John Charles Miller, they relocated in Seattle, WA in 1899
and she died there during Nov. 1918. They have six children: Olive T., Maud M.,
Lynn H., Gertrude, Bessie B., and Smith. Mr. Miller held the office of Town
Treasurer five years, and was also Director of the School Board one term.
Miller, Mary nee HONEYWELL (19 Nov 1839 – 2 Jan 1906)
Mrs. Mary Miller was committed to its last early resting place in the Greenwood Cemetery after a funeral service at Grace M. E. church. The body arrived from the west accompanied by H. J. and Hannah Miller, the son and daughter, and was taken to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Erastus Bowen. Mary Honeywell was the eldest of three sisters who married three brothers, these being Edward, Thomas and J. C. Miller, respectively, and of these three couples only J. C. Miller and his wife, who was Bessie Honeywell, are left.
The girls were daughters of "uncle" John and "aunt" Kate Honeywell, one of the pioneer families of Clark Co now long since deceased. Mary Honeywell was born in Ottawa, Canada, Nov 19, 1839. She was married to Edward Miller at Renfrew, Canada in 1862 and in 1869 the family moved to Pennsylvania, where they lived until 1876 when they moved to Clark Co. It was three years later that her husband, who was engaged with his brother Thomas in the sawmill business, was scalded to death by escaping steam from the boiler. She was the mother of four children, three of whom-- Mrs. A. R. Grant of Audubon, Iowa; Hannah and H. J. Miller--are living. Thomas, the fourth child, died in Colorado in 1896, whence the mother had removed on account of his health, two years before. Following this affliction she moved west to live with her two children there. The cause of Mrs. Miller's death was paralysis, she suffering her first stroke Dec. 22 and a second one on the evening of January 2nd, this causing her death. Clark County Press, Thursday, January 18, 1906
JOHN BOWERMAN, of section 2, Eaton Township, Clark Co, was born in Prince Edward County, Ontario, near Pictou, at the head of the Bay of Quinte, May 12, 1823, the son of Cornelius and Martha (Morgan) Bowerman, both natives of Canada... He came from Canada to Jackson Co in 1855, where he worked in a saw-mill and at various other employments for one year. He then came to this county and settled seven and a half miles east of Neillsville, in what is now Grant Township, Clark Co... He came to his present farm in the fall of 1866, where he at once went to work in the thick forest, and now owns forty acres of cleared land, and a life-interest in forty acres more. He has a fine house, a large barn, and all the other necessary buildings. Mr. Bowerman was married in August 1847, to Hannah Honeywell, a native of Ottawa, Canada, and daughter of Ira Honeywell. They have had eight children, four of whom are still living, viz: Rufus I., Sarah E., Melissa J. and Martha M. Sarah married Moody Chandler, of this city, and has five children Eva, Irvin, Nettie, Ira and John. Melissa J. married David Warner, of Warner Township, this county, and has four children, Leland, Myrtle, Clinton and Irvin. Both Mr. and Mrs. Bowerman are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
1860-Wisconsin Federal census; Clark-PineValley-page 13-July 11, 1860
Bowerman,
John, 40, male, farmer, born in Canada (spouse Hannah)
Bowerman, Rufus, male, age 11, born in Canada
Bowerman, Ira, male, age 9, born in Canada
Mrs. Ed Parker was Martha Mae Bowerman, daughter of John Bowerman, one of the early settlers of Greenwood. Her mother, John Bowerman's wife, was Hanna Honeywell, sister to Stephen Case Honeywell who founded Greenwood. In the early 1900's she left Clark County and moved to Perkinstown in Taylor County, and later to the city of Medford... This obit is for my great grandmother which, curiously, lists her as a "Chandler". Her maiden name was Bowerman, as she was the daughter of John Bowerman and Hanna Honeywell, who were some of the first residents of Greenwood. Hanna Honeywell was Stephen Case Honeywell's sister... The Chandler family was related by marriage to Martha Mae Bowerman - Caleb Woodrow Chandler was married to Sarah Eliza Bowerman, Mae's sister. A reasonable mistake, I suppose, since they had been away from Greenwood and living in Taylor County for some time prior to her death.
WM. R. TUTTLE, farmer, Chelsea was born in Oswego Co., NY, Nov. 23, 1848. In
1869 he went to Sheboygan Co., and soon after to the mines in Michigan, where he
worked at the trade of carpenter he then went to Green Bay, Wis., and began
lumbering. In 1874 he came to Taylor Co., first to Chelsea, then to Westboro,
and finally to Medford. In 1876 he married Mrs. Honeywell in 1877
returned to Chelsea and took a homestead of 40 acres and bought 40 in town of
Westboro, and also house and lot in Chelsea. He works at the carpenter's trade
and lumbering in connection with farming he belongs to the Temple of Honor.
1881 HISTORY OF NORTHERN WI
HORN family, Warner township
1895 census, head of family: Frank Horn 4 male, 2 female
Oct 1 1900 – June 7 1901 students at Braun Settlement school: Tillie, Gustave, Oscar, Dora and Arthur Horn.
1905< #10 Horn, Frank Head W M 59 M Germany Germany Farmer 12 O M F Louisa Wife W F 30 M Germany Germany House Keeper Willie Son W M 27 S Wisconsin Germany Farm Laborer 12 Otto Son W M 25 S Wisconsin Germany Farm Laborer 12 Frank Son W M 21 S Wisconsin Germany Farm Laborer 12 Martha Daughter W F 6 S Wisconsin Germany
1880 sec 5 no residence Frank Horn; 1893 sec 5 residence F. Horn
1906 sec 5 residence, Frank Horn; also parcel as Wm Horn, no residence
March 16, 1900: August Miller who has been working for Robert Horn and Theo. Wilck, returned to his home at Green Grove Monday. Miss Laura Horn accompanied by August Miller(her better half) was seen an our streets Sunday. Frank Horn 'has been hauling lumber for his house. Source: Greenwood Gleaner
HORN, Frank (15 Sep 1845 – 14 April 1917)
Horn was born Sept. 15, 1845, at Saxony, Germany and died April 14, 1917 at Greenwood, age of 71 years, 7 months. When he was five years old he crossed the ocean with his parents and settled at Sheboygan, Wis. On May 7, 1876 he was married to Louise Braun. To this union were born seven children, five of who are still living, two having died in infancy. In 1878 they move to Clark Co. and have made their home ever since in Braun Settlement. He had been gradually failing in health for many years. He was a faithful member of the German Reformed Church of Braun Settlement. He leaves to mourn his loss a devoted wife, three sons, Will, Otto and Frank, all of Greenwood, and two daughters, Mrs. Bertha Karsten of Curtiss and Martha, who is still at home. He also leaves four sisters and three brothers. One brother, Robert, died last October. The funeral was held at the home and he was laid to rest in the Braun Settlement Cemetery. Those who came from a distance to attend the funeral were Mrs. Zimmerman and Mrs. Hammer of Wrightstown, Wis., Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. Kenkoske of Chicago, Ill., Mr. Gus Horn of Rhinelander, Wis, Mr. Charles Horn of Oelwin, Iowa and Miss Minnie Horn of Minneapolis, Minn.
HORN, Louisa nee Braun (24 Dec 1854 – 22 Jan 1952)
Funeral services for Mrs. Louisa Horn, 97, pioneer resident of this vicinity, who died January 22, 1952, at her home, were held at Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church. The and burial was made in the Braun Settlement cemetery. Mrs. Horn, nee Louisa Braun, was born Dec. 24, 1854, in West Prussia, Germany. She came to the United States 79 years ago with her parents, settling in Sheboygan Co. Her marriage to Frank Horn took place there May 7, 1876. In 1878, two years after their marriage, they came to Clark Co, settling on a farm 8 1/2 miles Northeast of Greenwood in what is known as Braun Settlement, named after them. Mr. Horn died April 15, 1917. Two years later Mrs. Horn moved to Greenwood, residing here since that time. She is survived by two sons, Frank, Tacoma, Wash. and William, at home two daughters, Mrs. Bertha Karsten, Abbotsford and Miss Martha Horn, at home. Two sons, four brothers, and two sisters preceded her in death.
October 29, 1925: “A number of relatives and friends had a farewell party on Miss Martha Horn at her home in this city Sunday evening. Miss Horn will leave soon for Washington where she will spend a year visiting relatives and friends.” Greenwood Gleaner
January 6, 1927: “Miss Martha Horn, who has been spending the past year or so in the State of Washington, has returned to Greenwood.” Greenwood Gleaner
HORN, Martha (17 Aug 1898 – 2 Oct 1966)
Miss Martha Horn, 68, Greenwood died Oct. 2, 1966 at the Memorial Hospital in Neillsville, where she had been a patient since Aug. 2. She had been in ill health the past years.
Services were conducted at the Zion United Church of Christ in Greenwood, and burial was made in the Forest Hill Braun Settlement Cemetery. Miss Horn was born Aug. 17, 1898, in the Town of Warner, and received her education in the Braun Settlement School. In 1919, she came to Greenwood and was a dressmaker until 1937. In later years she had been employed at Eddy's Tog Shop. Her only survivor is a brother, Frank Horn, Tacoma, Wash. She was preceded in death by her father, Frank Horn, April 1917 her mother, Mrs. Louisa Horn, Jan. 1952 two brothers and a sister.
HUBBARD family, Warner township
1875 census: Hubbard, G. W.; 11 male, 2 female
Hubbard, Gilbert W. (c1874 – Oct. 1949)
Bert (Adelbert) Hubbard left, October 26th, to attend the funeral of his brother, G. W. Hubbard at Suring, Wis. Mr. Hubbard is well known in this vicinity as he grew to manhood on the home place south of Unity. He lived in North Dakota and Eastern Wisconsin, had visited relatives and friends in Unity and Spencer many times, and they will hear of his passing with regret. MARATHON COUNTY REGISTER
Transcriber Note: Mr. Hubbard’s first name and estimated year of birth (on the obit, born Aug 1873 per cenus) is from the 1900 Federal Census for Unity, Clark Co, Wis (page 342, line 384)
Hubbad, Williamson head w m Sept. 1833 66 m 35 New York Connecticut New York Farmer 11 y y y o m f 170 384 385 Emilia C. wife w f July 1843 56 m 35 5 5 New York New York New York y y y 385 386 Gilbert W. son w m Aug. 1873 26 s Wisconsin New York New York Farm Laborer 0 y y y 386 387 Adelbert E. son w m April 1879 21 s Wisconsin New York New York Farm Laborer 0 y y y 387 388 Maud M. daug w f Nov. 1883 16 s Wisconsin New York New York House work y y y 388 389 Borra, Fred servant w m Dec. 1874 25 s Wisconsin Germany
The G. W. Hubbard of the 1875 census and the Gilbert W. Hubbad of the 1900 census and the 1949 obit obviously is not the same person. More than likely the G.W. Hubbard of the 1875 census was closely related to the Williamson Hubbad of the 1900 census, and Williamson named one of his sons after this relative. Adelbert “Bert” Hubbard of the obit is listed on the 1926 Worden township map.
HUBBELL family, Warner township
1875 census: Hubbell, Nehermiah; 1 male, 1 female
Marriages, pre-1907: Uchinniah Hubbell to Julia Edmonds 6 Dec 1874, V1, page 77
Greenwood cemetery: Nehimiah a.k.a. Edwin? Hubbell, b. 1844, d. 26 Mar 1880; wife Julia Edmonds Hubble, b. 1853, d. 1880; son Robert L. Hubbell, b. 1879, d. 1880; son Ivan G. Hubbell, b. 1877, d. 29 April 1878 (tombstone = 1879), Walter Hubbell (obit) [none on the pre-1907 birth or death index.]
HUBBELL, Walter E. (26 Nov 1875 – 7 Mar 1937)
Walter E. Hubble was born November 26, 1875 on a farm near Greenwood, the son of Nehemiah and Julia Edmunds Hubble. Both parents died (parents and brother Robert all died in 1880) when he was about five years old. He attended school in and near Greenwood. He attended the Greenwood Methodist Sunday School and Church. On June 28, 1915 Mr. Hubble was united in marriage to Josephine Johnson. Mr. and Mrs. Hubble lived on a farm south of Greenwood about three and one half years, then moved into the city of Greenwood in November 1919. In 1920 they built their home here and have resided here ever since. The deceased was a member of the City Council and has served before in this capacity. He was a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge for nearly 30 years. For about four and one half years he served as janitor at the M.E. Church starting the first flowers and planting the vines. Mr. Hubble has been ailing for about a year, though having occasional spells of sickness for the last 15 years. He passed away Mar 7, at the Marshfield Hospital, following an operation. Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church, following a brief service at the home. Burial was made in the Greenwood Cemetery.
HUBBELL,
Josephine Amelia nee Johnson (16 Feb 1880 – 15 July 1967)
Mrs. Josephine Amelia Hubble, 87, Neillsville, died of complications July 22,
1967, at the Neillsville Memorial Hospital. Services were conducted at Our
Savior's Lutheran Church in Greenwood. Burial was made in the Greenwood
Cemetery. The former Josephine Johnson was born
(parents were Simon and Mary nee Peterson Johnson) Feb. 16, 1880,
in the Town of Warner, and was married there June 28, 1916, to Walter
Hubble, who preceded her in death in 1937.
After their marriage, the couple farmed south of Greenwood until 1919, when they moved to the city of Greenwood. Since November 1963, Mrs. Hubble had resided at the Memorial Home in Neillsville. Survivors are a sister, Mrs. Sigward (Olga) Johnson, Loyal a brother, Leonard Johnson, Greenwood and an aunt, Ingabor Hogue, Walnut Creek, Calif.
Francis M. Harlow of section 33, Warner
Township, was born in Hastings County, Upper Canada, July 10, 1833, the son of
Hezekiah and Julia A. (Weese) Harlow. The father was the son of John Harlow, a
ship carpenter by trade, who came from England when a young man the mother was a
daughter of John Weese, of German ancestry... In the fall of 1874 he settled on
his present farm of forty acres, thirty-two of which he has since cleared. He
erected a fine frame house, which was burned February 9, 1882, and nearly
everything was consumed, with no insurance... Mr. Harlow was married
December 5, 1855, to Miriam Hubbell, a daughter of Barce and
Candace (Guernsey) Hubbell, the former a native of Upper Canada and the latter
of Connecticut. Mrs. Harlow's uncle, Nehemiah Hubbell, is eighty-two
years of age (b. c1818), and still lives on the place where he was born, in
Hastings County, Upper Canada, and is very wealthy....
"Biographical History of Clark & Jackson
Counties, WI," 1891
Nehemiah Hubbell
1844-1880 of Warner township son of or related to Nehemiah Hubbell b. c 1818 of
Canada? Also see “Lindsay family, Warner township”
HUMKE
family, Warner township
1895 census, head of family: Henry Humke 4 male, 5 female
1905< #45 Humpke, Henry Head W M 51 M Wisconsin Germany Farmer 12 O F Anna Wife W F 46 M Wisconsin Germany House Keeper Arthur Son W M 17 S Wisconsin Wisconsin Farm Laborer 8 George Son W M 15 S Wisconsin Wisconsin Farm Laborer 8 Alma Daughter W F 12 S Wisconsin Wisconsin Edward Son W M 2 S Wisconsin Wisconsin
1880 sec 29 no residence Hy Humke; sec 33 no residence H. Humke
1893 sec 28 no residence H. H. (Humke?) sec 29 residence H. Humke
1906 sec 14 no residence Henry Humke; sec 29 residence Henry Humke
Henry Simon HUMKE,
of section 29, Warner Township, Clark Co, was born in Hermann Township,
Sheboygan Co, Wisc, April 27, 1855, the son of Conrad Humke, a native of
Detmold, Prussia, but now of Sheboygan Co. He
(the father)
came to the United States in 1842, and first lived in or near Buffalo, New York,
and then removed to Cincinnati, Ohio, where he chopped wood on the Ohio River
several years. He subsequently came to Wisconsin, settling in Sheboygan Co. Our
subject's mother (Amelia/Caroline
nee Reineking) was born in
Prussia, and was first married to a Mr. Buker (see bios of Frederick Buker,
Sr and Amelia Buker Bruengger), but is now living at Franklin, Sheboygan Co,
Wisc. She is the mother of eleven children, six of whom still survive. Henry S.
Humke was reared on a farm and received his education in the common schools of
his native county. He has worked in the pineries eight winters, and during that
time was engaged in farming and also drove logs during the springs and summers.
He came to this county in 1878 and settled on his present farm of 120 acres,
forty of which is cleared. When he first came to this place it was covered with
timber, with not even a shanty on it, and the first year he lived in a small log
house.
Mr. Humke was married November 18, 1879, to Anna Kippenhan, who was born in Washington Co, Wisc, August 5, 1859, the daughter of Adam and Helen (Richter) Kippenhan the former a native of Baden, Germany, came to the United States in 1852 the latter was born in Baden also, and died August 19, 1890. Mr. and Mrs. Humke have had six children: Theodore, Helen, Meda, Ella, Arthur and George. The father has been a member of the Side Board for two years, and is now serving as Town Treasurer. Religiously he is a member of the Reformed Immanuel Church, and politically a Republican. "History of Clark & Jackson Co, WI," 1891
HUMKE Golden Wedding 18 Nov 1929
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Humke celebrated their half century of married life -- all of which time has been spent in the town of Warner. Henry Humke and Miss Anna Kippenhan were married at Kohlsville, Washington Co Wis Nov 18, 1979. Two days after the wedding they set out for Clark Co having shipped their hosehold goods by train to Colby, where they loaded their belongings on top two wagons and proceeded west through the wilderness to the town of Warner. Mr. Humke, who had previously spent several years in the lumber camps in the locality, had bought three eighties of land, had cleared 5 acres of land and built a log house and barn, so he was in a measure prepared, not only to meet the difficulties but also to take advantage of the opportunities in a new country. Later Mr. and Mrs. Adam Kippenhan, Mrs. Henry Humke's parents, came up from Kohlsville and made their home for a time on one of the Henry Humke eighties, later moving further west and settling in the western part of the Town of Warner...Eight children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Humke, seven of who are living; Theodore; Helen, Mrs. Paul Rossman of Pierce, Idaho; Meda, Mrs. Ferd. Decker; Ella, Mrs. Ed Schwarze, Arthur and George, all of whom with the exception of Mrs. Rossman, live in the town of Warner; and Alma, Mrs. Wm. Steiger of Greenwood. Edward was killed at the age of 19 by lightning. Those from a distance, in attendance were: Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Humke, Sheboygan; Dr. Ed Humke and sisters, Misses Esther and Ida Humke, Sturgeon Bay; Mr. and Mrs. Will Huber, Sheboygan; Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Arpke and daughter Marian of Franklin; Mr. and Mrs. John Kippenhan, Appleton and Miss Cilla Kippenhan, Mr. and Mrs. Francis Schweinler and Miss Esther Humke, Neillsville. Excerpt From Kippenhan Collection - Jean Sommers, Des Moines, IA
HUMKE, Henry Simon (27 April 1855 – 12 June 1935)
Henry S. Humke was born at Franklin, Sheboygan Co, Wis April 27, 1855. In 1874, he, together with several other young men from Sheboygan Co, founded the West Side Reformed Church and built the first church, a log structure. In 1877 he procured the land and began clearing the farm on which he has lived ever since, steadfastly refusing to retire and move to town. In 1879 he built a hewed log house and in Nov of the same year he was married to Miss Anna Kippenhan of Kohlsville, Washington Co, Wis and immediately moved to his farm. Mr. Humke served his Township as Supervisor, Chairman and Treasurer. At the time the Town of Warner consisted of the territory now comprising the Towns of Warner, Mead and Butler. In 1910 when the present church and parsonage were built Mr. Humke was an Elder of the church and also a member of the building committee. He was called to his final reward June 12 1935. Mr. Humke leaves to mourn his loss his wife, three sons Theodore, Arthur, and George, four daughters Meta (Mrs. Fred Decker) Ella, (Mrs. Ed. Schwarze son of John and Catherine Zeisel Schwarze), Alma (Mrs. Wm. Steiger) all of Greenwood, Wis., Lena (Mrs. Paul R. Rossman), Lewiston, Idaho. One son Edward preceded him in death in 1916 at the age of 19 years. Funeral services were held from the West Side Reformed church. Interment was made in the church cemetery. Pall bearers were six grandsons George, Herbert and Harold Humke, Theodore and Walter Schwarze and Elmer Stieger.
Among those from away who attended the funeral were Atty. and Mrs. Herb S. Humke, Sheboygan, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Humke and Dr. Ed Humke Sturgeon Bay, Wis., Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Arpke, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Arpke and Miss Bertha Sieker, Franklin, Wis, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Stork, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Bartell and John Kippenhan Sr., Hilda and Roland Kippenhan of Appleton, Wis., Mr. and Mrs. Francis Schweinler, Mosinee, Wis., Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Werneke, Mr. and Frs. Fred Reineking, Plymouth, Wis., and Anthony Wenzel, Neillsville, WIs.
HUMKE, Anna nee Kippenhan (6 Aug 1859 – 16 Sept 1956)
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Henry Humke, 97 year old pioneer, who died Sept. 16, 1956, at the family homestead, 4 miles northwest of Greenwood, where she had resided for the past 77 years. The services were at the West Side Evangelical and Reformed Church. Burial was in the parish cemetery. The former Anna Kippenhan was born in Kohlsville, Washington Co Aug 6, 1859, and was married Nov 18, 1879 at Kewaskum. She and Mr. Humke, who died in 1936 (1935 per obit) at the age of 81, arrived in Clark Co in 1879. Their son, George, who now operates the farm which they began and where they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 1929. Survivvors include four daughters and three sons, Mrs. Meda Decker, Mrs. Ella Schwarze and Mrs. William (Alma) Steiger, Greenwood, Mrs. Helena Rossman, Spokane, Washington, Theodore, Arthur and George, Greenwood. One son, Edward, preceded her in death.
HUMKE, Edward Alfred (3 Sept 1897 – 5 Oct 1916)
Oct. 1916: “A report has reached here about a young man, named Humpke, who was killed by lightning. Living three-and-a-half miles northwest of Greenwood, the young man was struck by lightning during a morning shower of rain. He and his father were putting the cows in the barn for milking when the bolt came. The father was stunned, but the son was killed. Young Humpke was 20 years old.” (Son of Henry and Anna Kippenhan Humke)
HUMKE, Arthur Theodore marriage Oct 1913
On Thursday evening at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Aug. Noah, of the West Side, occurred the marriage of their only daughter Laura L. to Mr. Arthur T. Humke. The bride was attended by the Misses Ella Humke and Hilda Kippenhan and the groom by Messrs. George Humke and Alfred Noah. They will make their home on the groom's farm.
GREENWOOD GLEANER 10/09/1913
HUMKE, Laura Louise nee Noah (26 Oct 1888 – 18 Sept 1971)
Mrs. Arthur (Laura) Humke, 82, of Greenwood died Sept 18, 1971, in her sleep at her home. Funeral services were held at the Immanuel United Church of Christ. Burial was made in the West Side cemetery. Mrs. Humke, the former Laura Louise Noah, was born Oct 26, 1888, in the town of Mead, She was married there Oct 2, 1912, to Arthur T. (Theodore) Humke (born 29 April 1888, son of Henry and Anna Kippenhan Humke), who preceded here in death May 31, 1960. After their marriage they operated a farm on Route 3, Greenwood, and she had since resided there. Survivors include two sons, Eldore and Elmer, both of Greenwood two daughters, Mrs. Norman (Bernelda) Liebzeit, and Mrs. John (Loriena) Lindner, both of Greenwood. She was preceded in death by a brother, Alfred Noah.
HUMKE, George Heinrich (31 July 1890 – 4 Oct 1987)
Funeral
services were held at Immanuel United Church of Christ, Greenwood for George
Humke, 97. Humke died Oct 4, 1987 (Oct 18 1987
per cemetery records) at Neillsville Memorial Home, where he had been a
resident since 1984. Burial was in the Westside Cemetery. Pallbearers were
grandchildren Dennis Humke, Frank Horn, Kurt Humke, Todd Humke, Ray Toburen and
Bill Toburen. George Humke was born July 31, 1890
(Aug 1 1890 per cemetery records) in the
town of Warner to Henry and Anna (Kippenhan) Humke. On Nov. 8,
1916, he and Lelah Sheets were married in the town of Warner. He
was employed as a cheesemaker and later ran the family farm. He and his wife
farmed in the town of Warner until 1964, when they moved to the city of
Greenwood. His wife died Jan 17, 1973. On Aug 30, 1985, he married Borghild
Thiel at the Neillsville Memorial Home. She survives. Mr. Humke was a member
of Immanuel United Church of Christ and served on the consistory. He had served
as a supervisor and chairman of the town of Warner and was a director for Clark
Electric Cooperative for 12 years. Survivors include his wife Borghild, four
sons, George Jr. of Sterling, Ill., Irvin and Paul of
Greenwood, and Harvey of Sister Bay three daughters, Mrs. Delmar (Ruth)
Toburen, Greenwood Mrs. Bob (Verona) Jackson, Sparta and Mrs. Glenn (Jeanette)
Horn, Thorp. He was predeceased by his first wife, three brothers and four
sisters.
HUMKE, Lela nee Sheets (18 April 1896 – 23 Jan 1973)
Mrs. George
Humke, 76, of Greenwood, died Jan. 23 1973 at St. Joseph's Hospital in
Marshfield. Funeral services were conducted at the Immanuel United Church of
Christ in Greenwood. Burial was made in the West Side cemetery at Greenwood. The
former Lelah Sheets was born on a farm near Columbus Grove, Ohio, April 18,
1896. She came to the Greenwood area with her parents at the age of 4 years, and
graduated from the Greenwood High School with the class of 1913. She taught
school before her marriage Nov 8, 1916, at the Immanuel United Church of
Christ at Greenwood, to George Humke, who survives her. After their
marriage they farmed on the Humke homestead in the town of Warner until 1964,
when they purchased a house in the city of Greenwood. The Humkes were honored on
the golden anniversary of their wedding in November of 1966. Other survivors
include three daughters, Mrs. Delmar (Ruth) Toburen, Greenwood; Mrs. Robert
(Verona) Jackson, Sparta and Mrs. Glenn (Jeanette) Horn, Thorp; four sons, Irvin
and Paul, both of Greenwood Harvey, Green Bay and George Humke Jr., Sterling,
Ill. and a sister, Mrs. Evangeline Diaz, Enid Okla. She was preceded in death by
two sisters.
HUMKE, George E. (25 Dec 1917 – 21 Feb 1995)
George E.
Humke, 77, Sterling, Ill., formerly of Greenwood, died Feb. 21, 1995, at
Coventry Village, Sterling, Ill. A mass of Christian burial was held at St.
Mary's
Parish Center, Sterling. Rev. Carlos Hoffner, M.S., officiated. Burial was in
Calvary Cemetery, Sterling. George E. Humke was born on Dec. 25, 1917, in
Greenwood, to George and Lelah (nee Sheets) Humke.
He married Valerie Ann Etta on Nov. 22, 1943, in Kansas City, Missouri.
She preceded him in death in Jan. 1994. He was a personnel manager for R. B. W.,
Rock Falls, Ill., retiring in 1976. Survivors included two brothers, Irvin and
Paul Humke, both of Greenwood three sisters, Ruth Toburen, Greenwood Verona
Jackson, Sparta and Jeanette Horn, Thorp. He was preceded in death by his wife
his parents and one brother, Harvey.
HUMKE, Harvey Henry (12 Oct 1928 – 22 April 1991)
Harvey Henry Humke, 62, Sister Bay, died at his home April 19, 1991, following a long illness. Services were held at First Baptist Church, Sister Bay. Harvey Henry Humke was born Oct 12, 1928, in Greenwood, to George and Lelah (nee Sheets) Humke. He graduated from the UW-Eau Claire with a B.S. degree in education the UW-Madison with a masters degree in supervision and curriculum and completed course in school management, administration and philosophies of education. He married Betty Kenyon Nov 26, 1947 at Greenwood. He was an elementary teacher, junior high principal and acting superintendent of schools in his 30 years with the Green Bay School System. Prior to Green Bay, he was an elementary teacher in Augusta. Future Farmers of America programs were made possible by Humke's efforts. From 1983 to 1987 he served as vice president at Bellin Hospital in Green Bay. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War as a sergeant with the 101st Airborne Division. Survivors include his wife Betty daughters, Julie Diltz, Sister Bay; and Jean, St. Paul, Minn.; two grandsons, Carson and Cory Diltz, and one granddaughter, Ellen Diltz three sisters, Ruth Toburen, Greenwood; Verona Jackson, Sparta; and Jeanette Horn, Thorp; three brothers, George Humke, Sterling, Ill.; Irvin Humke, Greenwood; and Paul Humke, Greenwood.
HUMKE, Ella marriage 7 Dec 1904
A happy wedding ceremony Dec 7th, 1904, was solemnized by Rev. J. Schmalz, by which Edwin Schwarze, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Schwarze, and Miss Ella, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Humke, were made husband and wife. The wedding took place at the home of the bride's parents and was witnessed by the immediate relatives and a few intimate friends of the contracting parties. The bride was attended by Miss Clara Schwarze, sister of the groom. Adolph Schwarze, cousin of the groom, was best man. Mr. and Mrs. Schwarze went to housekeeping at once at the groom's newly furnished home opposite Otto Decker's place, near Beyer's hall. They take with them the best wishes of a host of friends who have known them all their lives.
Rossman, Paul (2 JUN 1873 – 9 MAY 1943)
A telegram was received here by relatives informing them of the death of Paul Rossman of Idaho on, May 9, 1943. Mr. Rossman, who was the son-in-law of Mrs. Henry Humke, Greenwood (Clark Co., Wis.), had been in poor health for some time. He and his wife, the former Helena Humke, had spent several months with relatives here the past winter. Mr. Rossman at one time operated the Farmer Store here, the family leaving Greenwood for Idaho about 14 years ago. Surviving are his wife, a son, Arthur Rossman, Seattle, Wash.; and a daughter, Mrs. Jessie Honeywell, Oregon
1905< #42 Humpke,Theodore Head W M 25 M Wisconsin Wisconsin Farmer 10 O F Adeline Wife W F 24 M Wisconsin Switzerland House Keeper Ester Daughter W F 9/12 S Wisconsin Wis/Switzerland
1906 sec 18 residence T. Humke; sec 29 residence Theo. Humke
1956 >Clark Co. directory: Hunike, Eldore (son of Arthur and Laura Noah Humke) Greenwood Warner sec 21; Hunike, Laura Greenwood Warner sec 21;Humke, George Greenwood Warner sec 29
HUMKE, Adeline Anna nee Fischer (29 Jan 1880 – 19 Mar 1953)
Funeral services for Mrs. Theodore Humke, 73, who died March 29, 1953, in St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield, were held at West Side Evangelical and Reformed Church. Burial was made in the West Side Cemetery. Mrs. Humke, the former Adeline Fischer, was born Jan. 29, 1880, in La Crosse, where she received her education. Her marriage to Theodore (Heinrich) Humke (born 2 Nov 1880, died 27 April 1972, son of Henry and Anna Kippenhan Humke) took place March 31, 1903, at La Crosse. After their marriage they settled on a farm northwest of Greenwood. Survivors include her husband, five daughters, Mrs. P. H. (Esther) Franzmeier, New Albin, Iowa; Mrs. Francis (Irene) Schweinler, Mosinee; Mrs. Fred (Rose) Timmler, Greenwood; Mrs. Louis (Cora) Slock, Eau Claire and Mrs. Willard (Vera) Stafford, Milwaukee; two sons, Harold, Nekoosa, and Everett, La Crosse and a sister, Mrs. Jack Steiger, La Crosse. A daughter (Irma Alma Humke b. 3 June 1906, d. 29 Dec 1906), and a son, Lt. Herbert Humke, who was killed in action during World War II, and a brother preceded her in death.
HUMKE, Harold (22 Nov. 1917 – 27 March 2007)
Harold Humke, 89, of Nekoosa, died March 27, 2007, at his home. A memorial service was held at the Nekoosa United Church of Christ. Burial of the cremains took place in Greenwood. Harold was born Nov 22, 1917, in Greenwood to Theodore and Adeline (Fischer) Humke and grew up on the family farm. He was a graduate of Greenwood High School. He married Eunice Payne on May 29, 1949, in Neillsville. Harold worked as a cheesemaker, received a teaching certificate from Stevens Point Teacher's College, and taught at a rural school in Braun Settlement before returning to Stevens Point to complete his degree. Harold received his bachelor's degree from Wisconsin State University-Stevens Point and a master's degree in school administration from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Harold and Eunice moved to Nekoosa in 1950, where he taught and was a school principal at Nekoosa Elementary School until his retirement in May 1983. He was very surprised and deeply honored to have Nekoosa Elementary School renamed to Humke Elementary School at the time of his retirement. He was an active member of the United Church of Christ in Nekoosa and sang in the church choir for many years. He was a charter member (1951) of the Nekoosa Lions Club and was active in the club until the time of his death. Harold was a past recipient of the Melvin Jones Award. He enjoyed playing cards at Friday Morning Men's Club and his many crossword puzzle books at home. Harold is survived by his wife, Eunice; two daughters, Susan (Terry) Gant of Neenah, and Mary (Joel) Tenpas of Wisconsin Rapids; one son, Mark Humke of Rosemont, Minn.; one brother, Everett (Mary) Humke of Rochester, Minn.; seven granddaughters, Karie (Jason) Zeinert, and Jessica Gant, both of Neenah, Jamie Gant of Waupaca, Dana Tenpas of Madison, Allison Tenpas of Stevens Point, and Ellie and Hannah Humke of Rosemont, Minn.; four great-grandchildren, Lily, Maya, Jack and Parker; and his good friend, Bruce Winters. He was preceded in death by his parents; his sisters, Esther Franzmeier, Irma Humke, Irene Schweinler, Rosa Timmler, Cora Slock, and Vera Stafford; and brother, Herbert Humke. Memorials may be designated to HIPO (Humke Involved Parents Organization), Nekoosa Lions Club Scholarship Fund or the Nekoosa United Church of Christ.
HUMKE, Herbert marriage 26 Feb 1944
Word was received here (Greenwood) last week by Mr. and Mrs. Theo. Humke of the marriage of their son, Lt. Herbert H. Humke, to Miss Lillian Kaupert, which took place at Montgomery, Ala. On Saturday, Feb. 26, 1944. Lt. Humke recently enjoyed a furlough here enroute to Indiana to Maxwell Field, Ala. (Follow on in 4/13/1944 Mosinee, Wis. Times) Miss Lillian Kaput, daughter of Mrs. Mary Kaput, became the wife of Lt. Herbert Humke of Greenwood Feb. 26 in a pretty evening ceremony performed at the Post Chapel at Maxwell Field, Alabama. Major Potterton, post chaplain at Maxwell Field, performed the ceremony. A wedding dinner was served at the officers club following the ceremony.
HUMKE, Herbert Henry (7 Dec 1915 – 20 Sept 1944)
Lieut. Herbert Humke has been killed in action in the European theatre, according to word received by his wife. He was 26 years of age, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Humke of the Greenwood community. Herbert Henry Humke was born Dec 7, 1915 on his parent’s farm in the Town of Warner. He attended school in the Decker District and from there he went to Greenwood High School from which he graduated with the class of 1934. He then went to work for his brother-in-law, Francis Schweinler, in a printing office in Mosinee. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force on April 29, 1941. He was stationed at Chanute Field, Ill., until Nov 21, at which time he was graduated as an Airplane Mechanic to Lieutenants course. He received further training at Barksdale Field, La.; Columbus, Miss and took up Link Flying later becoming an instructor in that branch, and then took a course in blind flying at Seymour, Ind where he graduated on February 9,1944 and received his Silver Wings. He was then sent to Maxwell Field, Ala and to Boise, Idaho where he remained until he went to England on Aug 1, 1944 and was killed while on a bombing mission on September 20, 1944. He was married to Lillian Kauput at Montgomery, Ala. February 26, 1944. They then went to St. Louis, Mo. and Lincoln Neb. for short stays and then to Boise, Idaho, to complete he flying practice in the U.S.A. She survives him, residing at Mosinee. Others surviving are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Humke, his grandmother, Mrs. Henry Humke and the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. P.H. (Esther) Franzmeier of New Alban, Ia.; Mrs. Francis (Irene) Schweinler, Mosinee; Mrs. Fred (Rose) Timmler, Greenwood; Mrs. Louis (Cora) Slock, Eau Claire; Mrs. Willard (Vera) Stafford, Milwaukee; Harold at home, Everett S 3-c with the U.S. navy, overseas; A memorial service was held on October 22, 1944 at the West Side Reformed Church, with which the Humke family is connected, and of which the Rev. P.H. Franzmeier, a brother-in-law was pastor. (Three Obits and Duane Horn notes combined)
Schweinler, Irene nee HUMKE (19 Oct 1907 – 16 Feb 1998)
Schweinler,
Irene Humke, of Arden Hills died on February 16, 1998 after a courageous battle
with cancer. She is preceded in death by infant twin daughters and her husband,
Brig. Gen. Francis Schweinler. She was born in Greenwood, WI Oct 19, 1907 and
was a primary and secondary teacher in Clark Co WI. She wrote a weekly newspaper
column for the Mosinee Times and was an active volunteer with numerous
organizations, including the Presbyterian Home of Arden Hills. She was a member
of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, Shoreview. She is survived by
brothers, Everett Humke and wife, Mary, Rochester, MN and Harold Humke and wife,
Eunice, Nekoosa, WI; children, William Schweinler and wife, Bonita, Lebanon, NH;
Carmen Schweinler Briscoe and husband, Keith, Leawood, Kansas; Luann Schweinler
Woeltge and husband, Terry, Shoreview, MN and daughter-in-law, Mildred Lauer
Schweinler, Tonga; grandchildren, Kristina Schweinler, Kurt Schweinler, Kevin
Schweinler, Kim Gravenslund, Susan Tideman, Ruth Woeltge and D.J. Woeltge. A
memorial service was held at the PRESBYTERIAN HOME CHAPEL, Arden Hills with a
private burial at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.
St. Paul Pioneer Press
Note: Irene and her husband and her husband,
Brig. Gen. Francis Schweinler were married August 15, 1928
Timmler, Rose nee HUMKEE (26 Oct 1909 – 9 Sept 1989)
Rose Timmler, a teacher for 31 years in Loyal and Greenwood schools, died Sept. 9, 1989, at Memorial Nursing Home, Neillsville, after a long illness. She was 79. She was born Oct 26, 1909, to Theodore and Adeline Humke in the Town of Warner. She married Fred Timmler on May 17, 1933, in the Town of Warner and they owned and operated a farm in the area before moving to Loyal in 1968. A 1928 graduate of Greenwood High School, Mrs. Timmler graduated from Clark Co Normal School in 1929 and earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire in 1955. She began her teaching career at North Willard School and later taught at Worchel, Hemlock, Poppy, and Braun Settlement Schools. She taught in the Greenwood School District for three years following consolidation of district schools and taught first grade for eight years at Loyal Elementary School before retiring in 1976. Survivors include her husband two sons, Robert of Milwaukee and Irving of Greenwood a daughter, Loraine Lindner of Loyal, two sisters, Irene Schweinler of Madison, and Cora Slock of Eau Claire; two brothers, Harold Humke of Nekoosa and Everett Humke of Rochester, Minn. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, Esther Franzmeier and Vera Stafford and a brother, Herbert Humke. Funeral services were held at Immanuel United Church of Christ. Burial was in West Side Cemetery. Frederick Timmler, 89, Loyal, died Aug. 27, 1994, at St. Joseph's Hospital House of the Dove, Marshfield. Funeral services were held at Immanuel United Church of Christ, Greenwood, Clark Co. Burial was in Westside Cemetery. Frederick R. Timmler was born on July 24, 1905, in Neillsville, to Edwin and Clara (nee Dettmann) Timmler. He farmed with his parents for 10 years befored marrying Rose Humke on May 17, 1933, at Immanuel United Church of Christ. They farmed in the Willard and Greenwood area until 1968, when they moved to Loyal. He remained involved in farming by helping out family members and was a janitor at his church for many years. An active member of his church, Mr. Timmler served on the Church board and was a charter member of the Adult Fellowship. In addition, he was a member of the Greenwood Credit Union's Board of Directors, and was a member of the Farm Bureau and Loyal Senior Citizens. Survivors include three children: Robert (Sylvia) Timmler, Milwaukee Loraine (Tom) Lindner, Loyal and Irving (Lois) Timmler, Greenwood. He was preceded in death by his wife, who died in Sep 1989 his parents, one brother, Edwin Timmler and two sisters, Agnes Timmler and Henrietta Counsel.
Franzmeier, Esther Rose nee HUMKEE (3 Sept 1904 – Dec 1956)
Mrs. Franzmeier, 52, the former Rose Humke, who has been residing in Norwood, Minn., died following a sudden seizure Dec. 10 at a Wacoma, Minn. hospital. The body was brought here (Greenwood) for funeral services in the West Side Evangelical and Reformed Church, where Mrs. Franzmeier served as organist and as an officer of the Ladies Aid for several years. Burial was made in the parish cemetery. Mrs. Franzmeier was born in the town of Warner in Clark Co Sep 3, 1904 and attended local schools. She was employed at the Indian School at Neillsville, before her marriage Jan. 22, 1931, to the Rev. Mr. Franzmeier, then pastor of the local West Side Church. They resided here for 12 years after their marriage, moving to New Aldin, Iowa in 1943 and to their present home in 1953.
Besides her husband, she leaves two sons, Richard and Donald, both of Minneapolis her father, Theodore Humke, Greenwood four sisters, Mrs. Francis (Irene) Schweinler, Mosinee, Mrs. Fred . (the rest of my copy was cut off)
Stafford,
Vera nee HUMKE (5 May 1914 – 3 April 1980)
Mrs. Willard (Vera) Stafford, 65, died in a Milwaukee hospital April 3, 1980.
Services were held at Memorial Methodist Church. Vera was born in Greenwood to
the late Theodore and Adeline Humke on May 5, 1914. She graduated from Greenwood
High School and the teacher’s college, Eau Claire, Wis. She taught several years
in Clark Co schools. In Aug. 1936, she was married to Willard Stafford at
Greenwood. After their marriage they moved to Milwaukee where they have made
their home since. She and her husband both worked for Sears Company for many
years. Vera is survived by her husband and one son, Ronald and wife Donna. Also
surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Francis (Irene) Schweinler of Sun Prairie,
Mrs. Fred (Rose) Timmler of Loyal and Cora Slock of Eau Claire and by two
brothers, Harold Humke of Nekoosa and Everett Humke, Rochester, Minn. She was
preceded in death by one sister and one brother.
HUMMEL
family, Warner township
The “Hummel” and “Hommel” families are entirely separate entities whose surnames were frequently confused in various records. The “mil” instead of “mel” ending appears to only have been used in the 1905 census, and occasionally their were two “l” on the ending, i.e. “Hummell”
1885 Special Vet’s census: R. S. Hommell; Private; Co. G; Reg’t 10 Wisc
1895 census, head of family: Rudolph Hommel 3 male, 3 female
1895 census, head of family: Wm Hummel 3 male, 1 female
1905 #65 Hummil, Warren Head W M 32 M Wisconsin Switzerland Farm Laborer 12 Rental Eda Wife W F 37 M Wisconsin Indiana House Keeper Myrtle Daughter W F 2 S Wisconsin Wisconsin Oscar Brother W M 29 W Wisconsin Switzerland Day Laborer 11 Zelma Niece W F 4 S Wisconsin Wisconsin Ruick, Leroy Brother in law W M 17 S Wisconsin Indiana Day Laborer 12
No “Ruick” or “Buick” families found on CC records (R and B often difficult to decipher on old records)
1893 sec 26 no residence W. Hummel (William)
1906 sec 26 no residence R. Hummel (Rudolph, son of William) 1915 = Mrs E. Matthews property
(Note that the Baker and Hummel 26 properties adjoined each other in 1893)
1893 sec 22 residence R. Hummel (1906 = Wagner property)
RUDOLPH S. HUMMEL, of section 22, Warner Township was born in the village of Dorf, Brugg Co, Switzerland, Dec 25 1837. His mother died when he was small, and his father brought the family to the United States in 1850, locating in Cleveland, Ohio, where the latter died in 1852. Rudolph remained one year with his stepmother, and then began life for himself. He came to Waukesha, Wis in 1855, and thence to Clark Co the next spring, where he remained at Levi's Tavern until the fall of the same year. He next went to Alma Center, Jackson Co, thence to Hixon, same county, in 1859, and then to Black River Falls in the fall of 1860, where he enlisted in the Union army in Sept 1861, in Company G, Sixteenth Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry. He served until Feb 1863, when he was discharged for disability, having received a gunshot wound in his left arm. He participated in the battles of Perryville, Bowling Green, Murfreesborough, Bridgeport, Tennessee, Bear Creek, Stevenson and others.
In the fall of 1864 he re-enlisted in Company G, Fifth Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, and served until the close of the war. During this enlistment he was in the battles of Hatcher's Run, Petersburg, Sailor's Creek and others. His wound has never healed, and he now draws a pension. After the war Mr. Hummel returned to Black River Falls and drove a team for D. J. Spaulding several years, and in 1872 came to this county, where he homesteaded eighty acres in Beaver Township. He settled on his present farm in 1882, which was then covered with heavy timber. He was married April 20, 1863, to Louisa H. Schermerhorn, who was born in Erie County, New York, the daughter of William Schermerhorn. They have five children, three of whom are now living William G., Warren I. (born c1873 per 1905 census) and Oscar A. (born c1876 per 1905 census) One son, Albertus J., died Feb 19,1890 (Albert, born 8 Mar 1886 buried Greenwood Cemetery), at the age twenty-three years, and one daughter, Myrtle, died October 21, 1886, aged seven years (this Myrtle born c1879); William married Almeda Baker, and resides in this county. Mr. Hummel has an adopted daughter, Laura L. 1891 History
>May 8, 1884: R. S. Hummel and wife, of the town of Warner, were in the city on Saturday, to meet Mrs. B. Berg, of Hixton, Jackson Co., a sister of Mr. Hummel and Mother of Philip Berg, a merchant of this place, who is now visiting with them. Greenwood Newspaper
William, son of Rudolph Hummel, born 29 Jan 1864, died 29 Aug 1898 after an illess of 48 hours, is buried in the Greenwood cemetery. William married Almeda “Medie” Baker on 22 May 1887. Their children were Louisa “Lulu” born c1892 and Rudolph born c 1894. It is not known what happened to Almeda Baker Hummel, but the children were living with their aunt, Cora nee May Baker in 1905. (The Hummel grandparents had moved to Oregon by 1906) Almeda Baker Hummel was probably the sister of Walter Scott Baker who married Cora May, thus making her the aunt by marriage of Lulu and Rudolph Hummel. (Unable to connect Walter and Almeda Baker to the other Baker families of Clark Co.)
1905< #73 Baker, Cora Head W F 29 Widow Wisconsin Ill/Mich Farmer 8 Rental Hummil, Lulu Niece W F 13 S Wisconsin Wisconsin Hummil, Rudolph Nephew W m 11 S Wisconsin Wisconsin
April 19, 1906: “Mrs. Cora Baker leaves for Black River Falls Saturday morning, accompanied by Lula and Rudolph Hummel. After a short visit with relatives and friends Lula and Rudolph will go on to Niantic, Conn., where they are going to visit their aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Beckwith, and after a short visit Mrs. Baker will return to Greenwood.”
The children probably did not return from their 1906 visit to Niantic, Conn as no further mention of them is found in CC records. Nothing further found on Cora nee May Baker, she probably moved to Black River Falls soon after her 1906 visit there. (Unable to connect Cora to the other May families of Clark Co.)
“Lents, Oregon, May 15th, 1906
Mr. J. E. Noyes, Sir: ... We are living eight miles from Portland near a town called Lents where rent is not so high as in the city. It is a fine country out here. We are about one and a half miles from where Delano lives. All his boys but one are near him and all doing fine and the girl, Estella, is married and lives in Portland. Now good bye and change my address to Lents, Oregon, R. F. D. No. 1. Yours truly, -- R. S. Hummel.” Greenwood Newspaper
“Both Rudolph and Louisa are buried at Multnomah Park Pioneer Cemetery, Portland, Multnomah Co, Oregon. I always knew my great great grandparents were buried at Lents, Oregon, and when I found the cemetery. I discovered the grave of Louisa Hepsia, who died January 1, 1912, at Multnomah Park Pioneer Cemetery, Grave#1, Lot 36. Rudolph Samuel died 6-29-1919 and is buried at Multnomah Park Pioneer Cemetery, Grave#2, Lot 36 located in Southeast 82nd Avenue and Holgate Blvd, Portland, Oregon. Their sons Oscar A. Hummel died 1-21-1963 and Ira Warren Hummel died 1-2-1945. Oscar is also buried at Multnomah Park Pioneer Cemetery, but Ira is buried at Lincoln Memorial Cemetery in Portland, which is not too far from the Multnomah Park Pioneer Cemetery.
I do not know whatever happened to the adopted daughter Laura L. It appears that after Rudolph's son, William G. Hummel, died he moved to Portland, Oregon to be with his remaining two children. It is also possible his sons moved there with him. Ira's (Warren Ira) daughter Myrtle was born in 1902 in Iowa (Wisconsin per 1905 census), so they might of all moved to Oregon at the same time. Who knows how they all resided in Portland, Oregon, but they did.” Bio by Patricia Gunnels
HUNTZICKER family, Warner township
>See Root family, Warner township
IMDERMEYER family, Warner township
1895 census, head of family: Henry Imdermeyer per index, Henry Sundermeyer per census
“...Heinrich, "Henry" Neimand was born March 25,1840 to Heinrich and Maria (Obuch) Neimand. He married his wife, Mina, "Pauline" Buchholz, January 19, 1890. She was born April 19, 1834 and was the daughter of Michael and Dorothea (Kuck) Buchholz. They lived on the west side of the Black River in Warner Township, Clark Co., Wisconsin. They attended the Immanuel Evangelical and Reformed Church. Their neighbors were Martin Rechleu, Henry Imdermeyer, Philip Vallrath, Mary Decker, Fred Wehrman, Henry Neimand, Aug Beyer and John Schwarze....”
No other references to the Henry Imdermeyer family found in CC records. Also searched for Indermeyer and Undermeyer, none found. See “Sundermeyer” of Warner township
INLAND family, Warner township
1906 sec 27 no residence Ole Inland (1914 split into many smaller properties)
No “Inland” families in CC, also searched “Iffland” who lived in Humbird area, no “Ole”.
JOHNSON families, Warner township
JOHNSON, Simon family, Warner township
1895 census, head of family: Simon Johnson 3 male, 6 female
1905< #89 Johnson, Simon Head W M 59 M Norway Norway Farmer 12 O F Mary Wife W F 44 M Norway Norway House Keeper Josephine Daughter W F 25 S Wisconsin Norway cook 8 Selma Daughter W F 18 S Wisconsin Norway cook 6 Helga Daughter W F 15 S Wisconsin Norway Cook Olga Daughter W F 10 S Wisconsin Norway John Son W M 7 S Wisconsin Norway Sirena Daughter W F 5 S Wisconsin Norway
1893-1926 sec 26 residence S. B. Johnson
JOHNSON, Simon B. (30 April 1846 – 21 Mar 1917)
Mr. and Mrs. (daughter Selma nee Johnson) Dave Gustavson (Gustafson) who were here to attend the funeral of Mr. S. B. Johnson, returned to their home in Benton Harbor, Michigan, Monday. Miss Olga Johnson went with them for a visit. Greenwood Gleaner 5/3/1917
JOHNSON, Mary nee Peterson (25 Feb 1862 - 19 Mar 1940)
Mrs. Mary Johnson, 78, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. (Josephine) W. E. Hubble. Mrs. Johnson had been in poor health since last May, and had been confined to her bed since Aug. 1939. Death was caused by hardening of the arteries and by influenza, which developed several days before her death. Funeral services were conducted at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Johnson, and at the Trondhjem Lutheran Church. Burial took place in the Greenwood Cemetery. Mrs. Johnson, nee Mary Peterson, was born (Merit, Sr. “Mary” nee Peterson, daughter of Elias and Andrea nee Tranmel Peterson) in Trondhjem, Norway, Feb. 25, 1862. When she was 11 years old she came to Greenwood with her parents, and had since lived in this community. Her marriage (on 16 April 1878) to Simon Johnson took place about 61 years ago. After their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Johnson moved to a farm, 2 1/2 miles northeast of Greenwood, where she made her home up to the time of her illness. Her son, Leonard, and family are living on the old Johnson farm. Mr. Johnson died in 1917. Surviving are one son, Leonard, Greenwood; Mrs. P. M. (Amanda) Johnson, Greenwood; Mrs. David (Selma) Gustafson, Chicago; and Mrs. Sigrud (Olga) Johnson, Loyal; one brother, P. E. Peterson, Greenwood; two sisters, Mrs. Annie Dyre and Mrs. William Hogue, both of Greenwood. One son (John, b. c1898 per 1905 census, Leonard not on 1905 census although obit has 1898 birth date, they were twins and John died as infant? No obit or cemetery info on the John b. c1898 or further mention of him.) and two daughters (Helga d. 1923 and Serena d.1935) also preceded her in death.
Hubble, Josephine Amelia nee JOHNSON (16 Feb 1880 – 22 July 1967)
Mrs. Josephine Amelia Hubble, 87, Neillsville, died of complications July 22, 1967, at the Neillsville Memorial Hospital, where she had been admitted Friday. Services were conducted at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Greenwood. Burial was in the Greenwood Cemetery. The former Josephine Johnson was born Feb. 16, 1880, in the Town of Warner, and was married here June 28, 1916, to Walter Hubble, who preceded her in death in 1937. After their marriage, the couple farmed south of Greenwood until 1919, when they moved to the city of Greenwood. Since November 1963, Mrs. Hubble had resided at the Memorial Home in Neillsville.
Survivors are a sister, Mrs. Sigward (Olga) Johnson, Loyal; a brother, Leonard Johnson, Greenwood and an aunt, Ingabor Hogue, Walnut Creek, Calif. Four sisters and a brother preceded her in death.
Johnson, Amada Elsie nee JOHNSON (8 April 1882 – 19 Sept 1953)
Mrs. Amanda Elsie Johnson, 71, a lifetime resident of Greenwood, was found dead in her sleep Sept. 19, 1953, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Clarence Verhulst. She had been ill for a week. Mrs. Johnson, nee Johnson, was born on April 8, 1882, in Warner Township, received her education in Greenwood and was married Dec. 31, 1902 to Peter Johnson (son of Swan E. and Martha Johnson) in Greenwood. The Johnsons lived northeast of Greenwood for 42 years and built a home in Greenwood 11 years ago. Mr. Johnson died in 1948. Family services were held at the home preceding the services at Our Savior's Lutheran Church. Burial was in the Greenwood Cemetery. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Clarence (Esther) Verhulst, Greenwood; Mrs. Harold (Grace) Haupt, Loyal, and Mrs. Lester (Joyce) Luther, Eau Claire; three sisters, Mrs. David (Selma) Gustafson, Chicago Mrs. Josie Hubble, Greenwood and Mrs. Sierud (Olga) Johnson, Loyal and one brother, Leonard, Greenwood.
JOHNSON, Olga marriage 16 July 1918
On July 16th, Miss Olga Johnson and Mr. Sigward Johnson were quietly married at the home of the bride’s mother, Mrs. Simon Johnson. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Serena Johnson and the groom by his cousin, Mr. John Olson. The bride has lived near Greenwood all her life. The groom is the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Johnson of the town of Unity. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson will reside on the groom’s father’s farm in the town of Unity.
Johnson, Olga nee JOHNSON (10 Aug. 1894 – 27 Oct 1967)
Mrs. Sigward Johnson, 73, of Loyal, died of a heart attack at her home. Funeral services were held in Our Savior’s Lutheran Church at Greenwood, and burial was made in the Greenwood Cemetery. The former Olga Johnson was born in the Clark Co town of Warner on Aug. 10, 1894. She received her education in Christopherson School and was married in Warner Township on July 16, 1918 to Sigward Johnson, who survives her. Prior to her marriage she had been employed at Benton Harbor, Mich. The couple farmed in the town of Unity and moved to Loyal about four years ago after retirement. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Johnson is survived by three sons, Edward Johnson, Spencer; Raymond and Calvin Johnson, Loyal; a daughter, Mrs. Louis (Ila) Felton, Marshfield. She was preceded in death by one brother and five sisters. Johnson, Sigward (30 March 1894 – 18 Jan. 1975) Sigward Johnson, 80, R. 1, Loyal, Town of Unity, died January 18, at the Colonial Home at Colby. Funeral services were held at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Greenwood. Burial was made in the Greenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers, all grandsons, were Gary and Lee Millard, Kenneth Johnson, Keith Johnson, Ronald Johnson, and Everett Stone. Sigward Johnson was born (parents were Severin and Hanna Julie nee Halverson Johnson) in Hartford on March 30, 1894, and received his education in the Greenwood area schools. He was married to the former Olga Johnson on July 16, 1918, at Greenwood. They farmed in the town of Unity for approximately fifty years, retiring in 1964 and moved to Loyal. He is survived by three sons, Edward, Marshfield, Ray, Loyal, and Calvin, R. 1, Loyal; one daughter, Mrs. Louis (Ila) Felten, Marshfield; one brother, Harold, Colonial Home, Colby, and one sister, Mrs. Lloyd (Julia) Hebert, Spencer.
JOHNSON, Selma marriage 30 June 1909
David Gustafson and Miss Selma Johnson, both of the town of Warner were united in marriage at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Simon Johnson, Sixty guests were present, they all being relatives of the bride and groom. The bride was attended by her sister Helga. The groom was attended by Oliver Hendrickson. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Simon Johnson. The groom is the son of August Gustafson. The newly married pair will make their home in part of the Gustafson house in the town of Warner.
Gustafson, Selma nee JOHNSON (22 Jan 1888 – 28 Mar 1966)
Selma nee Johnson Gustafson died Chicago? Buried Greenwood cemetery along with husband David Gustafson (29 June 1881 – 17 Oct 1947). (Cemetery has typo error on marriage date, has 1947 instead of 1909)
JOHNSON, Helga marriage 7 July 1920
A very pretty wedding took place at the home of Mrs. Mary Johnson, July 7th, 1920, when Miss Helga Johnson (as his second wife) and Mr. Edwin Peterson were married. They were attended by Leonard and Serna Johnson, brother and sister of the bride. Only immediate relatives and intimate friends were present. The happy couple took their departure from Owen for Benton Harbor, where they will be at home to friends after August 1st.
Peterson, Helga Emilie nee JOHNSON (16 Feb 1890 – 15 Feb 1923)
Helga Emilie Peterson was born in Greenwood on Feb. 16, 1890 and passed away in Benton Harbor, Mich. on Feb. 15, 1923, at the age of 32 years, 11 months and 29 days. She was united in marriage to Mr. J.E. Peterson of Benton Harbor, Mich. on July 7th, 1920. Departed leaves to mourn her loss her husband, two step-daughters, Elizabeth and Catherine, a mother, Mrs. S.B. Johnson, one brother, Leonard Johnson, five sisters, Mrs. Hubble, Mrs. P.M. Johnson, Mrs. D. Gustafson, Mrs. Sigward Johnson and Serena Johnson, also a host of friends and relatives. Deceased died from heart trouble and anemia of which she had been suffering from for the last year or more. Funeral services were held at the Swedish Lutheran Church at St. Joe. The remains were brought to her old home at Greenwood for burial. Services at the Trondjhem Church. The remains were laid to rest in the Greenwood Cemetery.
JOHNSON, Serena marriage 15 Sept 1923
Saturday at the M. E. Parsonage occurred the marriage of Lee Jolivette and Serena Johnson. The brother and sister of the bride acted as witnesses. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Mary Johnson, while the groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. I. Jolivette.
Jolivette, Serena nee JOHNSON (5 April 1900 – 21 Aug 1935)
Serena nee Johnson Jolivette buried Greenwood cemetery. Lee Jolivette next married Florence Ackerman on 18 Nov 1936. Three children, Dale, Norbert and Elaine (m. Schwan) born to Lee Jolivette, his obit doesn’t mention his marriage to Serena or who the mother of the mentioned children was.
JOHNSON, Leonard marriage 11 June 1929
Miss Lois Cole and Leonard Johnson were united in marriage June 11, 1929. The wedding took place at the home of the bride's parents. The bride is a daughter of Dr. and Mrs. B. A. Cole of the Town of Butler, Clark Co, and is a graduate of the local High School. Following her graduation she taught school for many years. The groom is a son of Mrs. Mary Johnson. For many years he has operated the home farm, northeast of Greenwood, where the young couple will reside.
JOHNSON, Lois Rosetta nee Cole (1 Sept 1904 – 23 June 1994)
Lois Rosetta Johnson, 89, Greenwood, died June 23, 1994, at Memorial Nursing Home, Neillsville. Funeral services were held at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Greenwood. Burial was in the Greenwood Cemetery. She was born on Sept. 1, 1904, in West Lima. She received her education at Butlerville School and Eau Claire Normal School. She married Leonard Johnson on June 11, 1929, in Warner. They farmed in the township of Warner until 1969. They then moved to Greenwood. She worked for the Neillsville Memorial Home and Hospital for many years until retiring in 1972. She entered the nursing home in 1982. She was a member of the Women of ELCA, American Legion Auxiliary and Royal Neighbors of America. Survivors include one daughter, Vera (Harold) Prust, Plymouth fours sons, Dale (Ginny) Johnson, Eau Claire; Sam (Sharon) Johnson, Crandon; Harry (Eleanor) Johnson, Greenwood; and Ray (Diane) Johnson, Tomah. She was preceded in death by her husband (Leonard b. 26 April 1898, d. 7 Dec 1979), her parents, three sisters, one brother and one grandchild.
JOHNSON, Marton/Morten family, Warner township
1895 census, head of family: Martin Johnson 4 male, 1 female
1905< #100 Johnson, Martin Head W M 44 M Norway Norway Farmer 9 O F F Carrie Wife W F 63 M Norway Norway House Keeper Samuel son W M 20 S Norway Norway Farm Laborer 8 Christ Son W M 17 S Wisconsin Norway Farm Laborer 8
JOHNSON, Marton/Morton (8 July 1861 – 10 June 1956)
Final rites for Morten Johnson, 94-year-old Greenwood pioneer, were at the Stabnow Funeral Home, the pastor of the West Side and Zion Evangelical and Reformed Churches, officiated and burial was in the Greenwood Cemetery. Mr. Johnson, who was active for a man of his years, died of a heart attack June 10, 1956, at his farm home northeast of Greenwood, which he established in 1894. He lived there with his unmarried son, Kristian, who he assisted with the farming and housekeeping chores. The nonagenarian was born July 8, 1861, in Norway. After his marriage there, he and his wife came to the United States in 1884, living for one year in Minnesota, before beginning farming in the Greenwood area. During logging seasons he worked in the northern Wisconsin woods. His wife, Kari, died in 1929. Besides his son Kris, he leaves a daughter, Mrs. Earnest (Randine) Vine, Elk River, Idaho, and another son, Sam, Logan, Mont. No brothers or sisters survive.
JOHNSON, Kari nee Anderson (3 Dec 1841 – 31 Oct 1929)
Kari Morken was born in Ringbo, Guldbrnadsdalen, Norway, Dec. 3, 1841, and passed away at her home northeast of the city Oct. 31, 1929. She was united in marriage to Morton Johnson and came to America in 1885, coming directly to Greenwood and had lived in this vicinity ever since. For the past five years he has been blind and almost helpless. She is survived by her husband, two daughters, Mrs. Bertha Johnson, Landa, N.D. and Mrs. (Radine) Ernest Vine, Elk River, Idaho, and two sons, Simon of Three Forks, Mont. and Chris at home. Funeral services were held at Trondhjem church, and the remains laid to rest in Greenwood Cemetery. Carrie nee Anderson Johnson sister to Peter Anderson a.k.a. “Old Bear Pete”
JOHNSON, Rannie marriage 23 Aug 1899
Ernest R. Vine and Miss Rannie Johnson, both of Greenwood were married at that place the 23rd inst.
JOHNSON, Kristian (5 Mar 1888 – 1 Jan 1974)
Chris a.k.a. Kristian, son of Morton and Kari nee Anderson Johnson. Buried Greenwood cemetery.
JOHNSON, Andrew family, Warner township
1905< #120 Johnson, Andrew Head W M 41 M Norway Norway Farmer 12 O M F Anga Wife W F 56 M Norway Norway House Keeper Henry Son W M 21 S Wisconsin Norway Farmer 12 R Anna Daughter W F 19 S Wisconsin Norway Eddie Son W M 10 S Wisconsin Norway Hans Brother W M 50 S Norway Norway Farm Laborer 9
1906-1920 sec 18 no residence Hans Johnson (brother of Andrew, 1926 Andrew Johnson)
1906 sec 29 residence And. Johnson (1915= Peter Dahlby, son-in-law of Andrew Johnson)
JOHNSON, Hans (1 Sep 1854 – 14 Aug 1913)
On Aug. 14, 1913 occurred the death of Hans Johnson, at the home of his brother Andrew, on the West Side. He was born in Ness, Hedermarken, Norway, Sept. 1, 1854, and was fifty-nine years of age at the time of death. Deceased came to this country in 1885 and located at Blanchardville, where he worked in a blacksmith shop until coming to Greenwood about ten years ago. He was a bachelor and made his home with his only brother Andrew. He was always a strong healthy man and did not know what sickness really was until April of this year, since which time he has gradually failed with cancer of the stomach. His only remaining relative is his brother Andrew. Funeral services were conducted from the Presbyterian Church and the body interred in the Greenwood Cemetery.
JOHNSON, Andrew (15 Sep 1859 – 24 April 1930)
Andrew Johnson died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Anna Dahlby, April 24, 1930, the cause of his death being cancer. Deceased was born Sept. 15, 1859, in Ness Hedemarken, Norway and was married in his native land July 17, 1878 to Miss Ingri Holverson.
In 1882 the family came to America and resided at Perry, Wis., for two years and then moved to Blanchardville, where they resided for 17 years. In 1903 they moved to Greenwood and resided on a farm west of the city. Nine years ago they retired from farming and moved to this city, where Mrs. Johnson died on Sept. 23, 1929. Seven children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Johnson, of which four are dead. Those living are Henry Johnson, Mrs. Anna Dahlby, and Edwin Johnson, all of Greenwood. Services were held at the United Lutheran Church. The body was laid to rest in the Greenwood Cemetery.
JOHNSON, Ingi nee Holverson (20 Dec 1847 – 23 Sept 1929)
Mrs. Ingi Johnson was born Dec. 20, 1847, in Skrudvold, Valders, Norway. She died Sept. 23, 1929 at the age of 81 years, 9 months and 3 days. She was married to Andrew Johnson July 17, 1878. They came to America in the year 1882 and settled in Moscow, Iowa Co, where they resided until the spring of 1903, when they moved to Greenwood where they have since made their home. To this union seven children were born, of which four are dead, namely Halvor at the age of four years, Beata at the age of two years, Bertha at the age of one and one-half years and Johnie at the age of fourteen years. Those living are Henry Johnson, Mrs. Annie Dahlby and Edwin Johnson, all residing here. She also leaves one brother, Knut Holverson, and one sister, Mrs. Engebret Knutson, both of Mr. Horeb, Wis. Those from out of town who attended the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Egebret Knutson and son Henry and Knut Holverson all of Mt. Horeb; Mr. and Mrs. John Heggesta of Hixton and Mrs. Carl Kellisvig and son Raymond of Blair. Funeral services were held from the United Lutheran Church. The body was laid to rest in the Greenwood Cemetery.
JOHNSON, Henry B. (17 Feb 1884 – 4 Dec 1961)
Henry B. Johnson, 77, died Dec. 4, 1961 at the Memorial Hospital in Neillsville, where he had been a patient since Saturday. Funeral services were held Thursday at Our Savior's Lutheran Church. Burial was made in the Greenwood cemetery. Mr. Johnson was born Feb. 17, 1884 in Perry. He received his education in Blanchardville and came to Greenwood with his parents in 1903. He was married to the former Karen Holvorsen on Nov. 22, 1911 in the Town of Warner. The couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in October of this year. After their marriage, they settled on a farm northwest of Greenwood, where they resided until they retired in 1952, and moved to the city of Greenwood. For a number of years he was supervisor of the Town of Warner. He is survived by his wife two sons, Arthur, Belleville, Ill.; and Elmer, Malta, Ill.; a daughter, Mrs. Earl (Edith) Stout, Augusta; and a sister, Mrs. George (Anne) Vollrath, Greenwood. A brother preceded him in death.
JOHNSON, Edwin Adolph (1 Oct 1894 – 26 April 1959)
Edwin Adolph Johnson, 64, of Greenwood, died April 26, 1959, in St. Joseph's Hospital at Marshfield, after being a patient a week. On April 8 he had returned home from a veterans hospital in Minneapolis, where he had been a patient 10 weeks. Military funeral services were conducted in Our Savior's Lutheran Church. Burial was in the Greenwood Cemetery. Mr. Johnson was born Oct. 1, 1894, at Blanchardville. At the age of eight he came to the Greenwood area with his parents and resided here the rest of his life.
He engaged in farming for a number of years and also was a mason by trade. On March 23, 1920, he was married at Chicago, Ill., to Gertrude Olson, who survives him. He was a veteran of World War I and a member of the Wallis-Hinker Legion Post. He is survived by two sons, Bernard, Rivera, Calif., and Howard, Whittier, Calif; two daughters, Mrs. Jake (Ruth) Barr, Greenwood, and Mrs. Howard (Shirley) Susa, Greenwood; one sister, Mrs. George (Anne) Vollrath, Greenwood and one brother, Henry Johnson, Greenwood.
JOHNSON, Gertrude Caroline nee Olson (5 Sept 1900 – 10 June 1968)
Funeral services were conducted at Our Savior's Lutheran Church for Mrs. Gertrude Johnson, 67, who died June 10, 1968, in St. Joseph's Hospital at Marshfield. She had been a patient at the hospital since May 18, following a car accident. Burial was made in the Greenwood Cemetery. The former Gertrud Caroline Olson was born Sept. 5, 1900, in Chicago. Her marriage to Edwin A. Johnson, who preceded her in death in April 1959, took place March 23, 1920, in Chicago. After their marriage, the couple farmed west of Greenwood until 1945, when they moved to the city of Greenwood. Mrs. Johnson was a member of the American Lutheran Church Women, Esther Circle, the American Legion auxiliary, and the Neighborhood Group. Survivors are two sons, Bernard and Howard Johnson, Wittier, Calif; two daughters, Mrs. Jake (Ruth) Barr and Mrs. Howard (Shirley) Susa, Greenwood; two brothers, Emmett Olson, Chicago and Walter Olson, Brookfield, Ill.
Dahlby, Peter J. (25 Jan 1884 – 17 Mar 1916)
Peter Dahlby, a well known and high respected citizen, died March 17, 1916, after a long and lingering illness. The funeral took place on Monday, and interment was at the Greenwood Cemetery. The deceased is survived by a wife (Annie nee Johnson) and three small children. His mother, Mrs. E. E. Helland of Duluth, Minn., was a constant attendant during his illness. Two sisters, Mrs. E.J. Lauthier of Duluth, Minn., and Mrs. H. Kellesvig of Mt. Horeb, Wis., were present at the funeral.
March 23, 1935: George Vollrath (widower) and Mrs. Anne Dahlby (widow) were united in marriage at the German Reformed Parsonage. They left immediately for the farm home of the groom, eleven miles northwest of Greenwood, where they will make their home. Greenwood Gleaner
Vollrath, Annie Josephine nee JOHNSON (17 June 1885 – 8 Oct 1974)
Mrs. George (Anne) Vollrath, Greenwood, died at the Neillsville Memorial Hospital, where she had been a patient since Sept. 22. She was 89 years of age. Services were at Our Savior's Lutheran Church. Interment will be made in the Greenwood cemetery. The former Anne Josephine Johnson was born June 17, 1885, in Daleyville, and was married June 22, 1907, at Greenwood to Peter Dahlby, who preceded her in death March 17, 1916. Her second marriage took place March 23, 1935 to George Vollrath who died Oct. 1, 1968.
Survivors include a son, Orton Dahlby, Cornell; two daughters, Mrs. Eleanor Plank, Greenwood, and Mrs. Durward (Alvera) Schwarze, Granton. Also preceding her in death were two stepdaughters, four brothers and two sisters.
JOHNSON, Ole family, Warner township
1900 Longwood census residence #212 1893 Longwood sec 34 (Wendt property in 1905)
| Johnson, Ole | Head | W | M | 4/1856 | 44 | M | 21 | Norway | |||
| Anna | Wife | W | F | 7/1858 | 41 | M | 21 | 12 | 9 | Norway | |
| Alma | Daughter | W | F | 10/1881 | 18 | S | Norway | ||||
| Elmar | Son | W | M | 5/1885 | 15 | S | Wisconsin | ||||
| Clara | Daughter | W | F | 7/1887 | 12 | S | Wisconsin | ||||
| Oscar | Son | W | M | 6/1890 | 9 | S | Wisconsin | ||||
| Arthur | Son | W | M | 8/1891 | 8 | S | Wisconsin | ||||
| George | Son | W | M | 7/1893 | 6 | S | Wisconsin | ||||
| Dora | Daughter | W | F | 5/1895 | 5 | S | Wisconsin | ||||
| Harry | Son | W | M | 8/1897 | 2 | S | Wisconsin | ||||
| Walter | Son | W | M | 11/1899 | 12-May | S | Wisconsin | ||||
| Surley, Walter | Cousin | W | M | 4/1880 | 20 | S | Norway |
1905< Warner census #72 Johnson, Ole Head W M 45 M Norway Norway Farmer 10 O M F Anna Wife W F 46 M Norway Norway House Keeper Elmer Son W M 20 S Wisconsin Norway Day Laborer 10 Clara Daughter W F 18 S Wisconsin Norway Cook 8 Oscar Son W M 16 S Wisconsin Norway Day Laborer 8 Arthur Son W M 14 S Wisconsin Norway Day Laborer 8 George Son W M 12 S Wisconsin Norway Dora Daughter W F 10 S Wisconsin Norway Harry Son W M 8 S Wisconsin Norway Walter Son W M 6 S Wisconsin Norway Vera Daughter W F 4 S Wisconsin Norway
1906-1915 Warner sec 26 residence Ole Johnson (1926 J. Speich)
JOHNSON, Ole M. (1855-23 Oct 1915)
Ole M. Johnson passed away on 23rd of Oct 1915. (Buried Greenwood Cemetery) Deceased was born in Norway in the year 1855 and married (26 Dec 1876) there in 1878 and in 1881 he and his wife immigrated to this country and bought a 40 acre farm near Longwood where they lived until twelve years ago (1903). To this union were born thirteen children, three boys having died in infancy. The remaining children are Oscar, George, Harry, Walter and Arthur, all of this city, and Elmer of Gilman. The four girls are Vera, Mrs. Wm. Leffel of March; Mrs. Wm. Heagle of Gilman and Mrs. (Dora) Francis Andrews of Duluth. Deceased also leaves a devoted wife, two brothers in Minnesota and a sister in Montana. (>1900 census: Walter Surley the cousin was a sailor, no more mention of him in CC records.)
JOHNSON, Mrs. Ole (Anna) marriage 22 Oct 1917
A quiet wedding was solemnized at the home of Justice of the Peace, T. J. Haas, when Mr. Gunder E. Eide of the town of Longwood and Mrs. Ole Johnson of the village of Greenwood, were united in marriage. Mr. Eide is an old resident of the town of Longwood, and Mrs. Johnson is a highly respected woman in the village of Greenwood. The couple will make their home on the Eide farm in the town of Longwood. Gunder Eide’s first wife Caroline died 26 Feb 1917. They had two children, Ingleburt and Helga who married Lars Rasmussen. Gunder died in 1938. Gunder and Caroline Eide both buried in Longwood Lutheran cemetery.
JOHNSON-Eide, Anna (27 July 1858 – 21 Jan 1924)
Mrs. Anna Johnson Eide was born July 27, 1858 in Christiania, Norway, and died at her home in Greenwood Jan. 21, 1924, at the age of 65 years, 5 months and 25 days.
She was married twice, the first time in Christiania, Norway to Ole M. Johnson on Dec. 26, 1876. In 1881 Mr. Johnson came to America and Mrs. Johnson came a year after in 1882. They made Longwood their home where they resided until 1914, when they moved to Greenwood. Mr. Johnson died Oct. 23, 1915. In 1917 she was married the second time to Mr. Gunder Eide. Longwood was their home until four years ago, when they moved to Greenwood. To this marriage no children were born. In her first marriage she was blessed with thirteen children, of which four are dead, three boys (as infants, probably in Norway, not found in CC) and one girl (Vera d. 1918), and nine are living, six boys and three girls, and all were present at their mother’s funeral. Those living are Alma, Hjalmar (Elmer), Clara, Oscar, Arthur, George, Dorothy, Harry and Walter. Those, together with her husband Gunder Eide, mourn the loss of a beloved mother and wife. She also leaves one sister, Mrs. Martin Sorenson of Longwood, one half sister in Norway and a half brother in Washington. Funeral services were held from the United Lutheran Church. The body was laid to rest in the Greenwood Cemetery. Anna Johnson Eide buried as Johnson by her first husband Ole.
JOHNSON, Vera (1901 - 6 Oct 1918)
Miss Vera Johnson, daughter of Mrs. Gunder Eide (and the late Ole M. Johnson) died on Oct. 6, at the home of her mother in the town of Longwood. She was seventeen years of age, and had been sick only a short time.
JOHNSON, Harry M. (22 Aug 1897 – 16 April 1976)
Word has been received of the death of Harry M. Johnson, a former Greenwood, Clark County resident. He had been living at Flint, Mich. He was born (son of Ole M. and Anna Johnson) Aug. 22, 1897, on a farm north of Greenwood now occupied by John D. Speich. Mr. Johnson suffered a stroke and passed away in a Flint Hospital on April 16, 1976. Funeral services were held April 19 at sunset Chapel, Raitel Funeral Home, with interment in Flint Memorial Park, Mount Morris, Mich. Surviving are his wife, the former Jeanette Bredeson (daughter of Harry and Annie nee Anderson Bredeson?) of the Longwood area, a son and a daughter.
JOHNSON, Dorothy marriage 23 Oct 1913
On Oct. 23, 1913, at the M. E. Parsonage, occurred the marriage of Francis Andrews and Dora Johnson. They were attended by George Johnson, brother of the bride and Maud Snyder. After the ceremony a wedding supper was served at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ole M. Johnson. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrews, who reside on a farm two miles north of this city. The young couple left Saturday for Duluth, Minn., where the groom has employment in a laundry.
Hansen, Olaf (15 Dec 1872 – 14 Feb 1913)
Olaf Hansen (think should be Hanson) was born (father was Louis Hanson) in Laurvig, Norway, Dec. 15, 1872. When a young man he immigrated to this county. After several years of suffering with kidney trouble and other complication, death claimed him Feb. 14, 1913, at his home in Owen. He leaves a little daughter and a wife (Alma) who is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ole M. Johnson of this city. Funeral services were held at the M.E. Church. Interment was made in the Greenwood Cemetery.
Heagle, Clifford (c1899 - 24 Mar 1908)
Clifford, the eight-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. (Clara daughter of Ole M. and Anna Johnson) Will Heagle, reported sick with diphtheria in our last issue, died on Tuesday afternoon. Two other children in the same family who have been afflicted, have recovered. The remains were laid at rest in the (Thorp Villiage) cemetery.
Heagle, William (Aug 1871 - 17 July 1920)
William Heagle met death in a shocking manner in the heading mill of the Gilman Manufacturing Co. at Gilman on Saturday morning last, where he was employed. While assisting another employee in putting on a belt he was caught and his life was crushed out in a moment. Mr. Heagle and family resided in Thorp for a number of years, moving to Gilman some eight years ago. He leaves a wife (Clara daughter of Ole M. and Anna Johnson) and several children. The funeral was held at Gilman and the remains were brought here for interment in the family lot in the Thorp Village Cemetery.
JOHNSON, Swan family, Warner township
1906-1915 sec 25 residence Martha Johnson (1893 J. Olson)
JOHNSON, Swan (3 March 1840 – 21 Oct 1896)
Swan Johnson, a farmer living two miles south of Greenwood, was found hanging in his barn about five o'clock Saturday morning. A coroner's inquest was held and a verdict given that he came to his death by his own hand. He leaves a wife and several grown up children. The Clark Republican and Press
JOHNSON, Martha (29 Feb 1840 – 4 April 1928)
Mrs. Martha Johnson, widow of Swan E. Johnson, succumbed to old age and dropsy at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Wm. Steiner, at Marshfield April 4, 1928. She was 84 years old. Deceased was born in Havera Sweden, Feb. 29, 1840. About 38 years ago she came with her husband to Greenwood and they purchased the farm now known as the Wall Place southeast of the city. Her husband died here 32 years ago. She remained on the farm and about 4 years ago moved to Marshfield with her daughter and family. She leaves to mourn six children, Mrs. John (Ida?) Johnson of Oakland, Cal., Mrs. (Anna) Wm. Steiner of Marshfield, Mrs. (Mary Margaret) E. McMahon, John Johnson, Peter Johnson and Olaf Johnson, all of Greenwood. The funeral services were held from the United Lutheran Church. The remains were laid to rest in the Greenwood Cemetery.
McMahon, Mary Margaret nee JOHNSON (28 Nov 1873 – 15 July 1948)
Mrs. Mary McMahon, who was in poor health for the past several years, died July 15, 1948 at her home in Greenwood. She underwent a major operation at Rochester, Minn., in April. Mrs. McMahon, nee Johnson, was born (parents were Swan E. and Martha Johnson) Nov. 28, 1873 in Sweden and came to the United States with her parents when a small child. She received her education in Greenwood and was married (16 Jan 1901) there 46 years ago to Patrick Eugene McMahon, who died Jan. 4, 1942. She lived in Greenwood the entire time since her marriage with the exception of 10 years in Menomonie and Eau Claire.
Surviving are two sons, John and Morrell McMahon, Eau Claire, and three daughters, Miss Arlene McMahon, Chicago Mrs. Oliver (Margaret) Curre, Eau Claire and Miss Lucille McMahon, Honolulu. Also surviving are a sister, Mrs. Anna Steiner, who lives in the West and two brothers, Johan and Olaf Johnson, both of Greenwood. Another brother, Peter, died in April of this year.
1905< #96 Johnson, John Head W M 34 M Sweden Sweden Farmer 10 O F Annie Wife W F 22 M Wisconsin Norway House Keeper Emily Daughter W F 9/12 S Wisconsin wis/Sweden
1906 sec 13 no residence John Johnsen (1915=Henry Olsen)
1906 sec 24 residence John Johnson (1915=W. Owen)
JOHNSON, John E. (7 March 1871 – 28 Nov 1949)
John E. Johnson, 78, died of a heart attack Nov. 28, 1949 at his home about 4 miles east of Greenwood. Funeral services were held in the United Lutheran Church, and burial was in the Greenwood Cemetery. Mr. Johnson (son of Swan and Martha Johnson) was born in Sweden, March 7, 1871 and lived there until he was 16. He married Anna Johnson in Loyal on July 4, 1902 (1903 per CC marriages). He had lived in his present home for the last 30 years. Surviving Mr. Johnson besides his wife are a daughter, Mrs. Gerald (Ella) Jolivette, and a son, Delmond, both of Greenwood. He is also survived by a brother, Oluf, in Greenwood, and a sister, Anna, living in California. Eight other brothers and sister still live in Sweden. A sister, Mrs. Eugene McMahon, and a brother, Peter Johnson, who lived in this country, precede him in death.
JOHNSON, Annie Emelia nee Johnson (27 May 1883 – 15 Aug 1954)
A lifelong resident of Greenwood, Mrs. John E. Johnson, 71, died Aug. 15, 1954, at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Delmond Johnson, route 1, where she had made her home the past three months. Her death was the result of a stroke. She had suffered a previous stroke in May 1953. Funeral services were held in Our Savior's Lutheran Church. Burial took place in the Greenwood Cemetery. Mrs. Johnson, formerly Annie Johnson, (daughter of Ole J. and Carrie nee Peterson Johnson) was born May 27, 1883, in Greenwood, where she received her education and lived her entire life. On July 4, 1903, she was married at Loyal to John E. Johnson, who died five years ago. Beside her son, Mrs. Johnson leaves a daughter, Mrs. Gerald (Ella) Jolivette, route 1, Greenwood three brothers, Elmer Johnson, Greenwood, Arthur Johnson, Humbird, and Oscar Johnson, Williston, N.D. A son, Elias, a daughter, Emily, five brothers, and three sisters preceded her in death.
JOHNSON, Emily (28 Aug 1904 – 2 Sept 1916)
Buried Greenwood cemetery. Daughter of John E. and Annie Johnson.
Jolivette, Ella nee JOHNSON (24 July 1906 – 15 Aug 1978)
Funeral services were held at Grace Methodist Church, Greenwood, for Mrs. Ella Jolivette, 72, 311 W. Begley, Greenwood. She passed away Aug. 15, 1978 at the Neillsville Hospital. Burial was in the Greenwood Cemetery. Mrs. Ella (Johnson) Jolivette was born July 24, 1906 to John and Anna Johnson at Greenwood. She received her education in the Christopherson School and Maple Center School.
She was married to Gerald Jolivette on Sept. 30, 1931 at Waukegan, Ill. They farmed in the Town of Beaver until 1966, then moved to the City of Greenwood. Surviving are her husband, Gerald, one son, Delton, Greenwood; two grandchildren, three step-grandchildren and one brother, Delmond Johnson, Greenwood. She was predeceased by her parents.
JOHNSON, Elias Delton (22 Nov 1910 – 17 June 1929)
Elias Delton Johnson was born Nov. 22, 1910 on a farm in the Town of Warner where he spent his early years of childhood. Reaching school age he entered the public school at Greenwood. Finishing the grades he went to high school about two and one half years and then decided to remain at home and help his parents on the farm. Here he stayed until the time of his death, which occurred on June 17, 1929. (Cemetery has died in auto accident but no details found.) Funeral services were conducted at the Methodist Church. After the service the remains were laid to rest beside his sister Emily in the Greenwood Cemetery. He leaves to mourn his loss, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John E. Johnson, one sister Ella, one brother Delmond. One sister Emily, having preceded him in death thirteen years ago. Also his aged grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ole J. Johnson.
JOHNSON, Delmond marriage 2 June 1945
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Nolan, Greenwood announce the marriage of their daughter, Miss Amber Jean Nolan, to Delmond Warren Johnson, son of Mr. and Mrs. John E. Johnson, also of Greenwood, in a wedding ceremony in the parsonage of the United Lutheran Church at Greenwood, June 2, 1945. Her aunt, Miss Shirley Oswald, as maid of honor, Vernon Nolan, a brother of the bride, was best man. Following the services a 6 o’clock dinner was served to the bridal party at the Nolan home and that evening a dance was held at the Silver Dome Ballroom. Both Mr. and Mrs. Johnson attended Greenwood High School. Mr. Johnson graduated with the class of 1939. At the end of the month the couple will be at home to friends on the groom’s farm near Greenwood. They are now on a week’s honeymoon in northern Wisconsin.
JOHNSON, Peter Manford (31 Dec 1874 – 7 Mar 1948)
Peter Manford Johnson, 73, a resident of this vicinity for 48 years, died at his home Mar 7, 1948 of a cerebral hemorrhage. Mr. Johnson, who had been in ill health for several years, suffered a slight stroke 10 days ago. Funeral services were conducted at the family home and at Trondhjem Lutheran Church. Burial was in the Greenwood Cemetery. Mr. Johnson was born (parents were Swan E. and Martha Johnson) in Sweden Dec. 31, 1874, and at the age of 12 years came to the United States with his parents. The family lived for some time in Galesburg, Ill. Before moving to a farm southeast of Greenwood. After his marriage to Amanda E. Johnson, Dec. 31, 1902, at Greenwood, Mr. Johnson moved to a farm northeast of Greenwood, where the couple lived for 42 years. Six years ago Mr. and Mrs. Johnson built a home in Greenwood, where they made their home. Mr. Johnson is survived by his widow, three daughters, Mrs. Clarence (Esther) Verhulst, Greenwood; Mrs. Harold (Grace) Haupt, Loyal; and Mrs. Lester (Joyce) Luther, Eau Claire; two brothers, John and Ole Johnson, Greenwood, a sister, Mrs. Mary McMahon, Greenwood.
Three infant sons preceded him in death (no name 20 June 1906/21 June 1906; Floyd C. 27 April 1913/1 Sept 1914; Vencil F. 26 Dec 1915/14 May 1917).
JOHNSON, Amanda Elsie nee Johnson (8 April 1882 – 19 Sept 1953)
Mrs. Amanda Elsie Johnson, 71, a lifetime resident of Greenwood, was found dead in her sleep Sept. 19, 1953, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Clarence Verhulst. She had been ill for a week. Mrs. Johnson, nee Johnson, was born (parents were Simon and Mary Peterson Johnson) on April 8, 1882, in Warner Township, received her education in Greenwood and was married Dec. 31, 1902 to Peter Johnson in Greenwood. The Johnsons lived northeast of Greenwood for 42 years and built a home in Greenwood 11 years ago. Mr. Johnson died in 1948. Family services were held at the home preceding the services at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, burial was in the Greenwood Cemetery. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Clarence (Esther) Verhulst, Greenwood Mrs. Harold (Grace) Haupt, Loyal, and Mrs. Lester (Joyce) Luther, Eau Claire three sisters, Mrs. David (Selma) Gustafson, Chicago Mrs. Josie Hubble, Greenwood and Mrs. Sierud (Olga) Johnson, Loyal and one brother, Leonard, Greenwood.
JOHNSON, Olaf A. (15 April 1881 – 9 Nov 1960)
Olaf A. Johnson, 79, died Nov. 9, 1960, at his home in Greenwood. He had been dismissed from St. Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield Tuesday morning after being a patient there since Friday. Funeral services were conducted at Our Savior's Lutheran Church. Burial was in the Greenwood Cemetery. Mr. Johnson was born (parents were Swan and Martha Johnson) April 15, 1881, in Sweden. He came to America at the age of four with his parents. He married the former Mabel Hendrickson (27 Aug 1887 – 30 Nov 1979; daughter of Michael and Mathilda nee Larson Hendrickson) July 25, 1906. After their marriage they farmed northeast of Greenwood until 12 years ago, when they retired and moved into the city. They celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in July 1956. Surviving are his wife, four daughters, Mrs. Harold (Mabel) Harding, Wausau, Mrs. Roy (Jane) Nichols, Chicago, Ill., Mrs. Vern (Verna) Parish, Elmhurst, Ill. and Mrs. James (Dorothy) Webb, Northbrook, Ill. two sons, Lawrence and Leslie, Greenwood. He was preceded in death in 1951 by a son, Orville, and two brothers and a sister.
JOHNSON, Leslie Olaf (19 July 1909 –23 May 1974)
Services were held at Our Savior's Lutheran Church for Leslie Olaf Johnson, 64, of Greenwood, who died May 23, 1974 at his home following a lingering illness. Burial was made in the Greenwood Cemetery. Mr. Johnson was born July 19, 1909 in Deer Park, Wash., and moved to Greenwood with his parents at the age of 7. His marriage to the former Irma Wiersig took place June 27, 1940 at Colby. After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Johnson located at several places until settling on the home farm, 3 miles northeast of Greenwood. Due to poor heath, they retired from farming and moved to the city of Greenwood in April 1973. Survivors include his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Ralph (Bonnie) Wehrenberg, Kenilworth, Ill., and Mrs. Michael (Diane) Engle, Tory Ohio; a son, Wayne, Denver, Colo. his mother, Mrs. Olaf Johnson, Greenwood a brother, Lawrence, Greenwood; fours sisters, Mrs. Harold (Mae) Hardine, Wausau Mrs. Peter (Jane) Nichols, Chicago Mrs. Vern (Verna) Parrish, Downer Grove, Ill. and Mrs. James (Dorothy) Webb, San Francisco, Calif. He was preceded in death by his father and a brother.
JOHNSON, Orville Cedric (1913 – 26 Aug 1951)
Parents were Olaf and Mabel nee Hendrickson Johnson. Buried Greenwood cemetery.
JOHNSON, Lawrence M. (8 June 1907 – 27 May 1981)
Lawrence M. Johnson, 73, of Route 1, Greenwood, died May 27, 1981 at Memorial Hospital in Neillsville. Funeral services were at Gesche Funeral Home, Neillsville. Rev. pastor of Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Greenwood, officiated, and interment was in the Greenwood Cemetery. Lawrence Johnson was born to Olaf and Mabel (Hendrickson) Johnson on June 8, 1907, at Greenwood. He received his education there. He also attended school in the state of Washington. He was married to Arlene M. Jorstad on June 24, 1931, at Winona, Minn. He was employed in the construction business for several years. He farmed in the Town of Eaton until retiring in 1973. Surviving his are his wife two daughters, Mrs. Carl (Betty) Smith of Vesper and Marion, at home four sisters, Mrs. Ray (Jane) Nicholas of Chicago, Mrs. Vern (Verna) Parrish of Hot Springs, Ark., Mrs. James (Dorothy) Webb of San Francisco, Cal., and Mrs. May Harding, Wausau. Preceding him in death were two brothers.
Haupt, Grace E. nee JOHNSON (13 Feb 1910 – 27 July 1994)
Grace E. Haupt, 84, formerly of Loyal, died July 27, 1994, at the House of the Dove, Marshfield. Funeral services were held at Rinka Funeral Home, Loyal. Burial was in the Loyal Cemetery. Grace E. Johnson was born on Feb. 13, 1910, to Peter and Amanda Johnson. She received her education at Greenwood High School. She married Harold Haupt on June 3, 1933, in Loyal. After their marriage, they farmed in the area until 1954.
They then moved to the Milwaukee area (Waukesha and Elkhorn). They moved to Marshfield in 1988. Survivors include two daughters, Janet (Gerald) Bredlau, Rice Lake and Darlene (Gerald) Wirtz, Urbana, Ill. and one sister, Joyce Luther, Eau Claire. She was preceded in death by her husband her parents one great-grandchild one sister, Esther Verhulst, Greenwood and two infant brothers.
JOHNSON, Frank family, Warner township
1906 sec 24 no residence Frank Johnson (1893 H.H.C.; 1915= Oliver Hendrickson)
None of the CC Frank Johnson’s seem to match nor does he appear to belong to any of the other Johnson families.
JORDAN family, Warner township
1906 sec 34 residence Jordan (1915 A. H. Wolzel? 17 acre east-side of Black River)
“...In 1885 E. E. Crocker had a saw-mill just east of the City wells, and in 1895 Bert Bailey had a saw-mill a little southeast of the present "Soo" Depot. During the '80's Begley and Dingley owned and operated a saw-mill on the east bank of Black River, on the land now owned by John PauIley. Later it was operated by Schofield, then by Jordan, and in about 1907 it was moved to the north bank of Rock Creek, where the cheese factory now is and was run by Bill Palms....” The Hub of Clark County (1853 - 1934)
March 8, 1906: A. E. Jordan (Andrew, father of Louis?) is the owner of the Will Smith place, later known as the Gene Cummings place, which he got from Wm. Youngs, trading the land he owned next to Black River in on the deal. Henry Warner lives in the place. Greenwood Gleaner
JORDAN, Louis (30 May 1877 – 4 Dec 1971)
Son of Andrew and Anne Jordan. Buried St. Mary Cemetery, Greenwood.
JORDAN, Theressa nee Ratiz (30 Sept 1879 – 8 Mar 1964)
Mrs. Louis Jordan, 84, Greenwood, died of complications at the Memorial
Hospital in Neillsville. Funeral services were held at the Hill Funeral
Home, and at St. Mary's Catholic Church. The former Theressa Ratiz was
born Sept. 30, 1879, in Yugoslavia. Her marriage to Louis
Jordan took place in Kansas. In 1918 the couple came to Greenwood.
She is survived by her husband, two daughters, Mrs. Martin (Josephine)
Ryona, Withee and Mrs. Frank (Rose) Arch, Greenwood.
The first marriage license application made in Clark County in 1940 was that of Frank Arch, of the Town of Eaton, and Rose Jordan, of the Town of Warner, on January 3. The wedding ceremony is planned to take place January 12 in Greenwood.
JORDAN, Rose marriage 13 Jan 1940
Miss Rose Jordan, Greenwood became the bride of Frank Arch, Greenwood at St. Marry’s Church, Greenwood, on 13, 1940. Miss Josephine Jordan, sister of the bride, attended as bridesmaid. Steve Arch, brother of the groom, was best man. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Jordan, Greenwood, and a graduate of Greenwood High School, the groom is a son of Louis Arch, also of Greenwood. In the evening a wedding dance was held at the Catholic Hall in Willard. Frank A. Arch, 66, of Greenwood, died at his home July 17, 1975 of an apparent heart attack. Funeral services were held at St. Mary's Catholic Church, and burial was in the parish cemetery. Mr. Arch was born June 24, 1909 in Chicago and came to Greenwood with his parents in 1917. He attended schools in Chicago and Greenwood. He married the former Rose Jordon on Jan. 13, 1940, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Greenwood. She survives. After their marriage, they moved to West Allis, where he was employed for four years at Motor Casting. In 1945, they moved to a farm one mile west of Greenwood. He worked for the County Highway Department until retiring in 1969, and then moved to the City of Greenwood. Frank was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and the KSKJ Society of Willard. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Frank Jr., Greenwood; a daughter, Mrs. Leonard (Jo Ann) Wroblewski, Waterford; a brother, Ernest, Greenwood; three sisters, Miss Betty Arch, Milwaukee; Mrs. Ralph (Julia) Kaczmarek, Lakewood, Colo.; and Mrs. Austin (Angela) McHale, Springfield, Va. Three brothers preceded him in death.
JORDAN, Josephine M. marriage 8 Aug 1942
A Nuptial High Mass, took place Aug. 8, 1942, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church at Greenwood, Miss Josephine Marie Jordan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Jordan, Greenwood, was married to Martin Ryona, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Ryona, Withee. Her sister, Mrs. Frank Arch, Milwaukee, was her only attendant. Frnk Arch, Milwaukee, served as best man.
Ryona, Josephine Marie nee JORDAN (2 Feb 1910 – 11 Feb 1999)
Josephine Marie Ryona, 89, Withee, February 11, 1999, at St. Joseph's Hospital Hospice Care in Marshfield. Funeral service was at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Owen. Burial was in Riverside Cemetery, Withee. The former Josephine Marie Jordan was born on February 2, 1910, in Frontanec, Kansas, the daughter of Louis and Theresa (Ratiz) Jordan. She was a 1928 graduate of Greenwood High School. She continued her education attending Central State Teachers College in Stevens Point and received her Bachelors Degree from the U of W Eau Claire Campus on August 8, 1942. Josephine and Martin I. Ryona were united in marriage at Greenwood. Her teaching career extended for 40 years including a one-room school house teaching, all 8 grades at the West Eaton School, west of Greenwood. Josephine also taught for many years in the rural state grade schools throughout Clark Co. Her last years were spent at the Loyal Grade School teaching the 5th grade. After retiring from public school teaching, she enjoyed another 20 years as a Catchecist at Holy Rosary Church in Owen, preparing hundreds of young children for the Sacraments of Reconciliation and First Eucharist. From 1954 to 1976, Josephine and her husband owned and operated the Ryona Body Shop and Garage in Withee, eventually selling the business to their son, Marty. Previously from 1946 to 1954, they operated the Ryona Gas Station in Withee. Josephine had resided at the Comforts of Home for the Elderly in Abbotsford since September of 1996. Her loving grandson Lance (Marjorie) Ryona, Stillwater, MN, survives. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Martin I. Ryona July 14, 1990, son Martin Lawrence Ryona May 14, 1996 and Daughter-in-law Julie (Fillipp) Ryona November 4, 1996.
KEATOR, J.S., Warner township
1880 sec 30 & 31 no residence J. S. Keator (1893 sec 30 Thielen; sec 31 J. Schwartz)
February 1869: The Annual Meeting of the Black River Logging Association was held at the Clark County Court House recently. W. T. Price was chosen chairman, and D. D. McMillan, Secretary. Members present were: G.C. Hixon, Robert Ross, Alex McMillan, W. W. Crosy, L. L. Nevins, H. A. Bright, A. Gile, Levi Withee, M. B. Holway, W. T. Price, D. D. McMillan, R. McDonald, N. H. Withee, James Hewett, O. S. Woods, C. L. Colman, D. J. Spaulding, G. M. Bowman, Timothy Atkinson, J. S. Keator, and C. C. Washburn. Clark County Press
J. S. Keater & Son’s log mark was the letter K, enclosed in a diamond, the end mark was the same, and was known as the diamond K mark.
KEES family, Warner township
1906 sec 15 residence and Hemlock school Mrs. M. or A. ? (1915 = A. Lindlow)
This is very difficult to decipher, could be Mrs. A. Kees or Keyes or Mrs. M. Karr or Kerr but only reference to “Kees” was found. Since Alice Kees was a teacher at one time and might have owned property where Hemlock school was located the following is only a guess as to who owned the property in 1906. Also checked “Kern” but no “M” in the Kern family and the Kern lived in Warner sec 34 as did Alice Kees’ daughter Mable Kees Bredesen.
KEES, Alice R. nee Aitken (31 July 1869 – 15 April 1919)
Alice Rogers Aitken, daughter of Robert and Mary Aitken (no further info on any “Aitken” family found in CC records, also tried “Akin” and “Atkins” but no relationship found), was born in the town of Maxwell, Buffalo Co., Wis., July 31, 1869, and died at St. Joseph Hospital in Chippewa Falls, Wis. April 15, 1919, aged 49 years, 8 months and 14 days. Deceased was reared and received her education in Buffalo Co., and after teaching school for two years, was united in marriage to John Kees (nothing further found on John Kees) Oct. 12, 1893. There was born to this union one daughter, Mrs. Mabel (Leo) Bredesen of Greenwood. They settled on a farm at Sand Creek, Dunn Co., Wis., where they resided for eleven years and later years have lived at Greenwood, Clark Co, Wis. and Holcomb, where she was taken with her last sickness. She leaves to mourn their loss a husband and daughter, one sister, Frances, and three brothers, Edward, John and Alexander, all of Buffalo Co., Wis. Services were held at the M.E. Church. Remains were laid to rest in Greenwood Cemetery. (Mabel Kees Bredesen 12 June 1894 – 4 Sept 1971: The former Mabel Keyes was born June 12, 1894, in Dunn County, and was married Feb. 10, 1915, to Leo Bredesen, who preceded her in death Feb. 25, 1964. The couple made their home in Greenwood, where he had been employed as a well driller for many years.)
KELLESVIG family, Warner township
1905< #50 Kelleswig, Carl Head W M 27 M Wisconsin Norway Farmer 12 O M F Jennie Wife W F 20 M Wisconsin Wisconsin House Keeper Stauss, Fred Hired Man W M 16 S Illinois Germany Farm Laborer 10
1906 sec 17 no residence C. Kellesvig (1915 G & R Tanner)
1906 sec 8 no residence C. Kellesvig (1915 G & R Tanner)
1906 sec 28 residence C. Kellesvig (1915 Aug Goeke)
1906 sec 33 residence C. Kellesvig (1915 Aug Goeke)
1906 sec 18 no residence P. S. Kellesvig (1915 Oliver Kellesvig)
1906 sec 7 no residence P. S. Kellesvig (1915 Oliver Kellesvig)
Clark Co. births: 12 Aug 1905 Ortan A. Kellesvig (named “Ortan” for Ortan Dahlby?)
Mrs. Ingi Johnson was born Dec. 20, 1847, in Skrudvold, Valders, Norway. She died Sept. 23, 1929. She was married to Andrew Johnson July 17, 1878. They came to America in the year 1882 and settled in Moscow, Iowa Co, where they resided until the spring of 1903, when they moved to Greenwood, Clark Co, where they have since made their home. To this union seven children were born, of which four are dead, namely Halvor at the age of four years, Beata at the age of two years, Bertha at the age of one and one-half years and Johnie at the age of fourteen years. Those living are Henry Johnson, Mrs. Annie Dahlby (later m. George Vollrath) and Edwin Johnson, all residing here. One brother, Knut Holverson, and one sister, Mrs. Engebret Knutson, both of Mr. Horeb, Wis. Those from out of town who attended the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Egebret Knutson and son Henry and Knut Holverson all of Mt. Horeb; Mr. and Mrs. John Heggesta of Hixton and Mrs. Carl Kellisvig and son Raymond of Blair. Funeral services were held from the United Lutheran Church. The body was laid to rest in the Greenwood Cemetery.
Dahlby, Peter J. (25 Jan 1884 – 17 MAR 1916)
Peter Dahlby, a well known and high respected citizen, died March 17, 1916, after a long and lingering illness. The funeral was attended by a large number of friends, and interment was at the Greenwood Cemetery. The deceased is survived by a wife (Annie Josephine nee Johnson who next married George Vollrath) and three small children (Eleanor, m. James Plank; Alvera b. 30 July 1911, d. 10 Dec 1995, m. Durward Schwarze; Ortan Arvin Dahlby b. c1914, d. 22 June 2003). His mother, Mrs. E. E. Helland of Duluth, Minn., was a constant attendant during his illness. Two sisters, Mrs. E.J. Lauthier of Duluth, Minn., and Mrs. H. Kellesvig of Mt. Horeb, Wis., were present at the funeral.
KELLEY Family, Warner township
See Harlow family of Warner township
KENNEDY & STEWART, Warner township
1893 sec 1 no residence Kennedy & Stewart (1906 C.H. Clute)
In addition to the Warner township property, a lot of other property in CC was listed as belonging to “Kennedy & Stewart”. A search of the various logging and timber associations failed to reveal which Kennedy or Stewart this partnership was made up of. After researching the families of the two names the following Daniel Kennedy and John Stewart best suited such a partnership although neither had reference to such a partnership let alone to each other in their bios or obits. Only the Clark Co RE records would reveal the truth of the matter, barring future site postings in that regard.
KENNEDY,
Daniel (20 Oct 1844 – 12 Sep 1913)
Daniel Kennedy, one of the prominent citizens of Clark Co, resides, with
his wife in their beautiful residence in North Neillsville. Mr. Kennedy
was born in Maine, October 20, 1844. His parents both died in Maine. At
the age of twenty-two Daniel came West and located in Clark Co, Wis, in
the fall of 1866. Here he has made a deal of money in the lumber
business, and he also has farming interests in this county. Mr. Kennedy
is a Republican, an advocate of the Bennett law and a prominent
politician. He is a member of the Town Board of Neillsville.
Biographical History of Clark and Jackson
Counties 1891
Daniel Kennedy, one of the oldest residents of Clark Co, died at his home in Neillsville, Sept. 12, 1913, after a lingering illness of more than a year. He was born at Presque Isle, Aroostook Co., Maine, Oct. 20, 1844, and came to Clark Co in 1866. He at once entered the employ of C.L. Coleman, one of the leading loggers on Black River, and remained in their employ the rest of his life. In late years, since active logging operations ceased, he looked after their lands. He was married June 10, 1879 to Miss Lillian Marshall, in Neillsville, and they have made their home here ever since. He leaves his wife, and two daughters, Miss Elizabeth Kennedy, County Superintendent of Schools, and Mrs. Gertrude McIntyre. The fact that he was the trusted agent of a large lumber firm for forty-seven years shows the estimate held of him by those closest to him in business. The funeral was held at the home under the auspices of the Free Masons, of which order he had been many years a member.
STEWART, John (2 Oct 1844 – 31 May 1925)
John Stewart, real estate and insurance
agent at Greenwood, was born in Glasgow, Scotland, October 2, 1844, the
son of John Stewart, a native of the same country. The latter was a
foreman in a Bond and Free Warehouse at Glasgow many years. John Stewart
came to Peterboro County, Canada, in 1857 in 1864 went to Detroit,
Michigan and in 1866 came to this county, where he was engaged in the
logging camps sixteen years. He also drove logs twenty seasons, and
farmed during the summer for eighteen years. He now owns 1,400 acres of
land, 110 acres of which is cleared and is rented to tenants. Mr.
Stewart was married, November 27, 1870, to Clara McMahon,
a daughter of John McMahon, of this city. They had ten children, only
four of whom survive, viz.: John A., David, Bernice
and Elizabeth. Mr. Stewart has been Chairman of the Town Board
several years has held the office of Assessor two years Treasurer one
year and a member of the School Board many years. He is a member of the
I.O.O.F., and is an ardent supporter of the Republican party. Greenwood
is an incorporated city, and Mr. Stewart was elected its first
Supervisor. 1891 Biographical
History of Clark Jackson Counties WI
John Stewart, at one time a prominent citizen of Clark Co, Wis., died on May 31, in Portland, Oregon. He was a member of the County Board of Supervisors of Clark Co, Wis., for several years. Deceased was born in Glasglow, Scotland, October 3, 1844, emigrated to Canada in 1858, thence to Michigan in 1864 and to Wisconsin in 1866. His wife preceded him in death a few months ago. She was a sister of Mrs. Margaret Shanks and Eugene McMahon of Greenwood, Thomas McMahon of Prescott, Arizona, Mrs. Agnes Mead of Berkley, Calif., and Mrs. Mary Root of Neillsville. He leaves two sons, Dr. J. Arch Stewart and David Stewart both of Portland and two daughters, Bernice of Portland, Oregon and Elizabeth of Santa Monica, Calif.
Word was received here of the death of Mrs. John Stewart
at her home at Portland, Oregon, Dec. 31st, 1924. Deceased was well
known here in Greenwood, Clark Co, Wis. especially by the older
residents. The family resided at Greenwood and were among the pioneer
settlers here where Mr. Stewart was engaged in lumbering. At the time
they resided here they owned the Armstrong residence. They left
Greenwood about twenty eight years ago. She is survived by two sons, Dr.
Archibald Stewart and Dave Stewart a lumberman, both of Portland, two
daughters, Mrs. McKenzie of New York and Mrs. Ferguson of Los Angeles,
Cal., three sisters, Mrs. John Shanks of Greenwood, Mrs. Root of
Neillsville and Mrs. Mead of Berkley, Cal., two brothers, Thomas McMahon
of Prescott, Arizona, and Eugene McMahon of Greenwood.
KERN family, Warner township
1895 census, head of family: H. F. Kern 2 male
1905< #28 Kern, George Head W M 31 M Pennsylvania Germany Farmer 10 O F Lena Wife W F 30 M Germany Germany House Keeper George Son W M 8 S Wisconsin Wis/Penn Willie Son W M 6 S Wisconsin Wis/Penn Clarence Son W M 2 S Wisconsin Wis/Penn Edwin Son W M 1 S Wisconsin Wis/Penn Henry Father W M 77 W Germany Germany
1893 sec 34 residence H. F. Kerns
1906 sec 34 residence Geo. Kern
1956 Clark Co.
Directory: Kern, Ed
Greenwood Rt.2
Warner sec 17
Kern, George
Greenwood Rt.2 Warner sec 34
KERN, Heinrich Friederich (23 Mar 1828 – 4 Mar 1912)
Henry F. Kern was born on March 23, 1828 at Altwidermos, Besse-Darmstadt, Germany. He came to this country in 1853 and settled in Philadelphia, Pa, where he was united in marriage to Miss Johanna Mann. (11 April 1834 – 5 April 1893, daughter of George and Margaretha nee Ehrenfeucher Mann) This union was blessed with ten children, six of which died in infancy. In 1879 he and his family came to Clark Co., Wis, and settled on the farm on the West Side (Warner township) where he resided till his death on March 4. He reached the age of 83 years, 11 months and 10 days and always enjoyed good health till the middle of November last year. Since then his health has declined rapidly. Service was held in the German Reformed Church on the West Side with burial following. The deceased leaves to mourn his death two sons and one daughter in Duluth, Minn. one son, George, here.
KERN, Lena nee Sundermeyer (29 Aug 1874 – 27 Oct 1966)
Mrs. George Kern, 92, died of a heart attack Oct. 27, 1966 in the Memorial Hospital at Neillsville. Services were conducted at Hill Funeral Home in Greenwood. Burial was made in the Riverside Cemetery at Withee. The former Lena Sundemeyer was born in Germany on Aug. 29, 1874, and at the age of 5 years came with her parents (Kasper Heinrich and Lina nee Winter Sundermeyer) to the United States. The family settled in Sheboygan and two years later moved to a farm northwest of Greenwood, Clark Co. Her marriage to George Kern, (born 27 Dec 1871) who preceded her in death Aug. 24, 1962 took place Jan. 22, 1896, at Greenwood. After their marriage, the couple made their home in the Greenwood area. Survivors are five sons, George H. (George Heinrich, Jr. born 25 Feb 1897), Marshfield; Clarence (3 Oct 1901 – 14 Oct 1986), Georgetown, Minn.; William (born 22 May 1899), address unknown; Theodore (1911-1994 obit) and Edward (1903-1993 obit), Greenwood; four daughters, Miss Rose (born 4 Aug 1909) Kern, Greenwood; Mrs. Otto (Mabel born 2 June 1906) Moldenhauer, Mrs. Leonard (Hazel) Mueller, and Mrs. Violet Seroski, Chicago; a brother, William Sundemeyer, Groton, S.D.; three sisters, Mrs. Fred (Jennie) Clocksene, Groton, S.D.; Mrs. Minnie Glau, Seattle, Wash.; and Mrs. Marie Meinhardt, Greenwood. She was preceded in death by two brothers, a sister and two granddaughters.
KERN, Eddie E. (19 Dec. 1903 - 31 Oct. 1993)
Eddie E. Kern, 89, Greenwood, died Oct. 31, 1993, at Neillsville
Memorial Medical Center, Neillsville. Funeral services were held at
Rinka Funeral Home, Greenwood. Burial was in Riverside Cemetery, Withee.
Eddie E. Kern was born Dec. 19, 1903, in Greenwood, to George and Lena (nee
Sundermeyer) Kern. He received his education at Decker School in the
Township of Warner. As a young man, he worked in the harvest fields in
North Dakota during the summers. He then farmed on the family farm and
his own farm until his retirement in 1978. He resided in Greenwood until
entering the Memorial Nursing Home in October 1993. Survivors include
one brother, Ted Kern, Greenwood; four sisters, Mabel Moldenhauer,
Appleton; Hazel Mueller, Arlington Heights, Ill.; Violet Seroski,
Belvidere, Ill. and Rose Kern, Greenwood. He was preceded in death by
his parents and two brothers, George and Clarence.
KERN, Theodore Alvin (15 Nov 1911 – 1 July 1994)
Theodore “Ted” Kern, 82, Greenwood, died July 1, 1994, at Neillsville Memorial Hospital. Funeral services were held at Rinka Funeral Home in Greenwood. Burial was in Riverside Cemetery. Theodore Alvin Kern was born Nov. 15, 1911 in Greenwood to George and Lena (Sundermeyer) Kern. He received his education at Decker School in the Town of Warner. As a young man he worked in the harvest fields of South Dakota during the summers. He also worked in the iron ore docks in Duluth, Minn. and for the Railroad in Minnesota. He also worked at the Union Station in Chicago. He then returned to Greenwood and farmed on the family farm until his retirement in 1978, at which time he moved to Greenwood. Survivors include four sisters, Mabel Moldenhauer, Appleton; Hazel Mueller, Arlington Heights, Ill.; Violet Seroski, Belvidere, Ill. and Rose Kern, Greenwood. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers.
KERN, George, Jr. marriage 23 Sept 1922
Mr. George Kern and Miss Selma Mohs were united in marriage at Plymouth on Sept. 23, 1922. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Kern. They will make their home at Owen.
KERN, Violet marriage 8 Feb 1941
Announcement has been made of the wedding of Miss Violet Kern of Chicago, Ill., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Kern, Jr. Greenwood and Allen Seroske, also of Chicago. The ceremony was performed at Clinton, Iowa, on Feb. 8, 1941. Mr. Seroske is employed as an electrical inspector in Chicago and the bride has also been employed there during the past three years. They will make their home on the North Side of Chicago.
KERN, Hazel L. marriage 25 April 1942
Miss Hazel L. Kern, Chicago, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Kern, Jr. Greenwood (Clark Co., Wis.), became the bride of Leonard J. Mueller, Oglesby, Ill., son of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Mueller, Chicago, in a ceremony performed in LaSalle, Ill., on April 25, 1942. Miss Florence Mueller, Oglesby, sister of the groom, and Fred Politz, were the only attendants. Mrs. Mueller was graduated from the Greenwood High School with the class of ’34 and has been employed in Chicago for the past five years. Mr. Mueller is superintendent of a defense factory school in Oglesby, where the couple will reside.
KERN, Lorraine marriage 5 April 1944
Miss Lorraine Kern, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Kern,Jr. of Pittsville, exchanged wedding vows with Richard L. Markee, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Markee, Pittsville, in a nuptial ceremony performed in the Methodist Parsonage at Marshfield. Mr. and Mrs. Roger Stebbins of Pittsville were the only attendants. A luncheon was served at the home of the bride’s parents, and was attended by Mr. and Mrs. John Markee and Mr. and Mrs. William Krutz of Pittsville, and later a reception and dance were held in the Cary Town Hall. On Thursday the couple left for Chrystal Lake, Ill., where they will reside. The groom is engaged in farming and Mrs. Markee is employed in a war plant. The Kern family resided in Braun Settlement (Clark Co., Wis.) about 5 years ago and Mrs. Markee is a granddaughter of George Kern, Sr. Route 2.
KETCHPAW family, Warner township
1905< #124 Ketchpaw, Byron Head W M 48 M Wisconsin NY/Canada Farmer 8 O M F Ella Wife W F 47 M Wisconsin Engl/Ireland House Keeper Marcel Son W M 20 S Wisconsin Wisconsin Farm Laborer 8 Eben Son W M 15 S Wisconsin Wisconsin Farm Laborer 8 Beatrice Daughter W F 13 S Wisconsin Wisconsin
1906 - 1926 sec 16 no residence (in 1906) B. F. Ketchpaw
KETCHPAW, Bryon F. (28 Sept 1857 – 19 Oct 1939)
Death
came to Byron F. Ketchpaw aged 82, at his home October 19, 1939
following an illness dating back approximately one year, but which had
only confined him to his bed about ten days. He was born in Elkhorn,
Wisc Sept. 28, 1857 the youngest of five children, the son of Mr. and
Mrs. Jacob Ketchpaw. In 1877 he was married to Ella Roach of
Elkhorn. In December 1897 he, his wife and family moved to Greenwood and
the following March to a farm about five miles northwest of town. In
1912 they moved back to Greenwood, where they have since resided. During
his many years of residence in this community, he gained a wide
acquaintance and made many friends. He was known as a genial, hospitable
man with a keen sense of humor, who was devoted to his family and kind
to everyone. He took his recreation in hunting and fishing, was an all
around nature student, an excellent marksman, was quite an authority on
birds, and had a keen interest in, and considerable knowledge of the
planets and the constellations. He leaves to mourn his loss, his wife,
Mrs. Ella Ketchpaw, two sons and three daughters, Maude, Mrs.
C.A. Dustin of Everett, Washington, Dr. Marcel Ketchpaw of
Bloomer, Wis.; Mrs. Addie Memhardt, Mrs. Beatrice Clayton
and Eben Ketchpaw, all of Greenwood. Those from out of town who
attended the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. G. L. See, Mrs. Donald McIntosh
and Wm. Roach, Chicago Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Roach, Mrs. A. Dullam of
Harvard, Illinois Mr. and Mrs. Ed Wolf of Knapp, Wis. L. G. Ketchpaw,
Menomonie, Wis.
KETCHPAW, Ella E. nee Roach (14 Oct 1857 – 18 Mar 1950)
Funeral services for Mrs. Ella E. Ketchpaw, 92, were held at the Ketchpaw home and at the Grace Methodist Church. She died at her home in the city Mar. 18, 1950. Burial was made in the Greenwood Cemetery. Mrs. Ketchpaw, nee Roach, was born in Elkhorn Oct. 14, 1857. She was married there to Byron F. Ketchpaw Dec. 4, 1877. The couple lived there until 1897, when they came to the Greenwood vicinity. She had resided in the city for the past 38 years, and was well known as an active church and Sunday school worker in this area. She also was a member of the Greenwood Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star. Surviving children include Mrs. Addie Memhard, Greenwood; Mrs. Maud Dustin, Everett, Wash.; Mrs. Beatrice Clayton, Greenwood Dr. M. B. Ketchpaw, Bloomer and Eben Ketchpaw, Greenwood. Her husband, two sisters, and three brothers preceded her in death.
May 17, 1905: Messers. Daugherty and Ketchpaw have finished the wall for C. A. Anderson house and the carpenters have begun work on the house. Limprecht and Baumann have the job of building. Greenwood Gleaner
February 15, 1906: Mrs. Byron Ketchpaw and Beatrice visited at Geo. Warners the evening of the 6th.
Greenwood cemetery: Beatrice Ketchpaw Clayton, 18 Feb 1892 – 14 Sept 1972, d. Everett, WA source = obit but none found on CC site.
1907 Township Officers for Warner: Constables--A. Johnson, B. F. Ketchpaw, S. J. Smith and Geo. Harlow.
September 6, 1901: The Big Store force, with their families and sweethearts, spent last Sunday at the home of Addie Ketchpaw, near Hemlock, in honor of her birthday. A picnic time is reported. GREENWOOD GLEANER
Memhard, Addie J. nee KETCHPAW (1 Sept 1878 –27 Sept 1959)
Funeral services were held at the Hill Funeral Home for Mrs. Addie J. Memhard, 81, who died Sept. 27, 1959. The pastor of Grace Methodist Church, officiated. Burial was made in Greenwood Cemetery. The former Addie Ketchpaw was born Sept. 1, 1878, at Elkhorn and received her education in Elkhorn schools. The family moved to Greenwood in 1897. She was employed here as the first cashier in the Big Store, now the Farmers Store. Several years later she went to Chicago, Ill., where she was employed by a wholesale credit company. She was married to John Memhard of Chicago, Jan. 26, 1911. Soon after their marriage they went to Twin Falls, Idaho, where they purchased a store. A few years later they returned to Chicago and engaged in business there. After some time they sold their business and returned to Idaho and were in the dry goods business at Bancroft, Idaho, until Mr. Memhard's death in March 1939. In 1939 she came to Greenwood to make her home with her parents and sister, Mrs. Beatrice Clayton. She was a member of the Soda Springs Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, Soda Springs, Idaho.
KETCHPAW, Maude marriage 26 June 1901
Herbert White and Miss Maude Ketchpaw were quietly married in the home recently purchased by Mr. White June 26th, 1901. Immediately afterwards a reception was given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A.M. White, which was attended by nearly a hundred.
February 19, 1903: Mrs. B. F. Ketchpaw and son Marcel were Riverside callers Sunday afternoon. Longwood, WI Locals
February 15, 1906: Marcel Ketchpaw returned from camp last Wednesday. He says it is his last work in the lumber camps as he found more companions than he cared to associate with, they being too social for him and stuck too tight. Greenwood Gleaner
KETCHPAW, Marcel B. marriage 31 Aug 1916
Aug. 31st, 1916 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.F. Wallace in Moon Park occurred the marriage of their daughter, Edith, to Dr. M.B. Ketchpaw of Bloomer. Mrs. Oscar Brendgord officiated as maid of honor. The minister of the Park Presbyterian Church pronounced the ceremony. The groom was attended by Joe Wannis of Bloomer. In addition to the above, the only out of town guests were Mrs. House of Bloomer and Miss Eva Gregerson of Rice Lake. For 21 years Stanley has been her home. She was graduated from the high school with the class of 1910 and from the Stevens Point Normal School with the class of 1912. For four years she has been teaching in the public schools at Bloomer. Mr. Ketchpaw is a successful veterinarian….(the rest of my copy was cut off)
KETCHPAW, Marcel B. 2nd marriage 11 Nov 1944
Mrs. Claire Darton Niehoff of Loyal (Clark Co., Wis.) and Dr. Marcel B. Ketchpaw of Bloomer, were united in marriage on Nov. 11, 1944 at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Darton at Loyal. Pastor of the First Congregational Church of Bloomer, officiated. The bride was attended by Harriet Ketchpaw of Ripon, daughter of the groom, while Hugh Darton, brother of the bride, was best man. About 60 relatives and close friends of the bride and groom were present at the ceremony and a large number of guests attended the reception given later at the Johnston Hotel in Loyal. After a short honeymoon they will be at home to their many friends in Bloomer.
KETCHPAW, Claire nee Darton (24 Nov 1899 – 28 April 1990)
Claire Ketchpaw, 90, Bloomer, died April 28, 1990 at Bloomer Memorial Hospital. Funeral services were held at First Congregational Church, Bloomer. Graveside services followed at Loyal Cemetery, Loyal, Clark Co. Claire (Darton) Ketchpaw was born Nov. 24, 1899, in Clark Co to Arthur and Olga (nee Rossman) Darton. She graduated from Madison Business College and taught school in the Loyal area for a number of year. She married Dr. M. B. Ketchpaw in Loyal on Nov. 11, 1944. She was employed at the Clark Co Heath Care Center Owen and later worked as a bookkeeper for Kostner and Kostner Attorneys and the Abrahamson Insurance and Auto Agency in Bloomer. Survivors include one step-daughter three step-grandchildren and four great-step-grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her parents, husband Marcel one son, Roger Niehoff and brother Hugh Darton.
Loyal cemetery: Marcel Ketchpaw 1884 - 1977
Reminiscences of the Class of 1907: Dora, Dora, called the Master. Looking for something to make life go faster; Her charming good nature ne’er had a flaw. So she was woo’d and won by a daring Ketchpaw. Authored by Hilda Kippenhan Dora Masters m. Eben Ketchpaw
1938 Greenwood High School Year Book Supporters: Ketch's Tavern, E. L. Ketchpaw, Prop.
“...The Icicle Tavern of Greenwood was an early landmark, later to be replaced by a tavern owned by E. L. Ketchpaw. The tavern was named from the icicles of wood, about four feet long, which were attached to the eaves around the structure. It was in business during the lumberjack days....” (paratial photo caption)
KETCHPAW, Lynn marriage 25 Oct 1937
Miss Bonita Voight, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Voight of the Town of Loyal, and Mr. Lynn Ketchpaw, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Ketchpaw, Greenwood, were united in marriage October 25 at the Trinity Lutheran Parsonage, Loyal. She was attended by Hope Ketchpaw of Chicago, Ill., sister of the groom, as maid of honor. Arthur Voight, brother of the bride, attended the groom as best man. After the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride’s parents to immediate relatives. Those from out of town attending the reception were: Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Ketchpaw, Greenwood; Miss Hope Ketchpaw, Chicago, Ill., and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Frantz, Neillsville. The newlyweds will make their home in Greenwood where the groom is employed by his father as bartender.
KETCHPAW, Hope marriage 30 Dec 1941
Mr. and Mrs. E.L. Ketchpaw, Greenwood announce the marriage of their daughter Hope to Lawrence Kuester, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Kuester, Greenwood, Dec. 30, 1941, in the rectory of the Holy Ascension Church. A reception was held that evening at the Parkway Club, Greenwood for relatives and friends.
Kuester, Hope nee KETCHPAW (c1911 – 26 Sept 1977)
Mrs. Lawrence Kuester, age 66, of St. Louis, Mo., passed away Sept. 26, 1977 at St. Louis, after a lingering illness. Mrs. Kuester was the former Hope Ketchpaw of Greenwood, Clark Co. She is survived by her husband, Lawrence, two daughters, Mrs. Dayne (Patricia) Jenson, and Mrs. Kenny (Mary Lou) and her mother, Mrs. Eben Ketchpaw, all of St. Louis, and one brother, Lynn, of Hatfield. Burial services were held at St. Louis.
KIPPENHAN family, Warner township
1880 sec 20 no residence M. Kippenhan (Magdalena, mother of Christ)
1893 sec 20 no residence C. (Christ) Kippenhan (1906 F. W. Vollrath)
KIPPENHAN, Adam (22 Sept 1822 – 5 Jan 1895)
Adam Kippenhan married Magdalena Richter (24 Aug 1824 – 19 Aug 1890) on 26 Aug 1846. Both buried UCC cemetery. Christ, born 1854 and John Nicholas, born 1863 were two of their children.
KIPPENHAN, Christ (23 April 1854 – 4 Dec 1935)
Christ Kippenhan, son of Adam Kippenhan and his wife, Margaret N. E. Richter, was born on April 23, 1854 near Kewaskum, Wis. He died Dec. 4, 1935 at his home in Sidney, Mont., following a short illness from pneumonia. He was married to Anna Margaret Klumb in 1876. To this union were born six children, Henry, who died in infancy; Matilda Baumann of Girard; John of Sidney, Idena Decker of Girard; Clara Vollrath of Kent, Wash. and Oscar of Sidney. He also leaves to mourn his passing, a sister and two brothers (one brother being John Nicholas Kippenhan). The latter relatives now reside in Wisconsin. After his marriage he engaged in the hotel and livery business at Kewashkum, Wis., and later moved to Greenwood, in the same state, where he engaged in the lumber business and manufacture of barrel bottoms and staves. The factory was destroyed by fire in 1905. He came to Montana in 1910, taking up a homestead in the Girard community. Funeral services were conducted in Trinity English Lutheran Church.
September 7, 1900: Ch. Kippenhan is building up quite a little town all by himself. Now he has a crew of carpenters and masons laying a wall and putting on a large addition to the Borseth building he purchased last summer. The new part will be 18 or 24 and will be two stories high. When done it will make a neat and good-sized house. Gleaner
“... In 1900 Kippenhan & Palms started a heading mill just north of the Cooperage mill, but it was destroyed by fire in 1904 at a loss of from $10,000 to $15,000....” The Hub of Clark County (1853 - 1934)
“...The Chris Kippenhan Stave Mill, a thriving business circa 1900-1910, was located on Greenwood’s south side, along Main Street....) (photo caption excerpt)
“...In 1900, in company with Chris Kippenhan, they built and operated the heading mill now owned by the Greenwood Retail Lumber Co. In 1902 Mr. Palms disposed of his interest and moved to Tioga, where, in company with his brother, Jess Palms, they constructed a saw mill....” George Palms 1850-1915 obit
February 19, 1903: S. J. Smith and M. J. Anderson are hauling logs to Greenwood for C. Kippenhan. Greenwood Gleaner
March 8, 1906: The Kippenhan-Palms sawmill started sawing this week and will have a run of several weeks if all goes well. The mill will cut a large contract for the Roddis Lumber and Veneer Co. of Marshfield, in addition to the custom sawing for the farmers. Greenwood Gleaner
April 1907: Loyal will once again have an operating grist mill. Nearly $6,000 worth of stock will be transferred when stockholders meet to incorporate and elect officers. Chris Kippenhan, who has had a great deal of experience in buying grain and farm produce, will no doubt assume the management as he is the heaviest stockholder. He and his family have moved from Greenwood and moved into the home owned by C. H. Brown. Clark County Press
January 17, 1910: Several
of the friends of Mr. And Mrs. Louis Decker gathered at their home
Sunday evening to make a social call and to bid them farewell and to
wish them good luck and prosperity in the new field for which they
departed Monday morning. A very pleasant evening, considering the fact
that they were so soon to lose so hospitable a couple, was very
pleasantly passed. Mr. and Mrs. Decker, accompanied by Chris.
Kippenhan and August Bauman, left Monday morning for their new home
in Montana Monday morning. Their effects of stock, machinery, etc.,
amounting to three carloads, was also Shipped Monday.
Greenwood Gleaner
February 3, 1910: Mr. and Mrs. Louis Decker, Chris Kippenhan, August Bauman and John Syth, who left this city the week last on Monday morning, were in a head-on collision with a passenger train while about two miles east of Wilmer, Minn. Aside from being badly shaken up and more or less frightened, that was all the damage that was done to them, but the stock pretty badly used up. Mr. Kippenhan and Mr. Syth each had one of their horses killed and Mr. Baumann had twelve of his chickens killed, caused by one of the horses falling on them. In the car back of theirs there