Posted on: Clark Co. Wi Biographies Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/ClarkBios/10755 Surname: Thompson, Washburn ------------------------- History of Clark and Jackson Counties, 1891 Thomas K. Thompson, proprietor of a saloon in Withee, Clark County, was born in Northern Norway, November 19, 1841, the son of Austin Thompson, deceased. Thomas came to the United States in 1866, and first lived at Lock Rose, Wisconsin. He has worked in the pineries nearly all his life, in both the old country and this State. He came to Withee in 1883, where for three or four years he was foreman in different camps, and for about thirteen years worked for C. C. Washburn, the noted millionaire and lumberman. He began his present business in 1883, and now keeps all kinds of imported and native wines and liquors, but never sells to an intoxicated man. If a man becomes drunk he takes him into his house, feeds him, and takes care of him until he becomes sober. He is a jolly old bachelor, and is a member of the Wisconsin Anti-Prohibition Association.
Posted on: Clark Co. Wi Biographies Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/ClarkBios/10750 Surname: Sheldon, Clark ------------------------- 1891 Biographical History of Clark & Jackson Counties WI Frederick J. Sheldon, of section 27, township 28, range 2 west, Hixton Township, Clark County, was born in Onondaga County, New York, October 16, 1839, the son of Frederick Sheldon (deceased) a native of Connecticut. The father, a cooper and farmer by occupation, emigrated to Dearborn Township, Wayne County, Michigan, settling fourteen miles west of Detroit, where Frederick lived until after the war. He served in that struggle, in Company B, Second Michigan Volunteer Infantry, three years, and was in all the battles from First Bull Run to that of the Wilderness and North Anna, including Spottsylvania Court House, second Bull Run, Fredericksburg, Manassas Junction, Vicksburg, Jackson, Knoxville and others. His regiment made a charge on a redout at Knoxsville, and lost ninety-six men in fifteen minutes! They participated in twenty-five battles and many skirmishes, Mr. Sheldon having served in all but one. He was wounded in the face at Knoxsville. After the war, in July, 1865, he entered the United States employ as a carpenter, and worked at Nashville, Tennessee, eleven months, or until June 1865, when he returned to Michigan. He lived in Dearborn until July, 1867, when he went to Fulton, Illinois, and December 10 of the same year to Big Falls on Popple River, this county, settling one and one-half miles southwest of Longwood, where he has since resided. The first winter he was engaged in the pineries, and in July, 1868, he brought his family to this county, taking a homestead on the southeast quarter of the southwest quarter of section 27, Eaton Township, now Hixton. He still owns 160 acres of this tract, fifty of which is cleared. Mr. Sheldon was married at Saginaw, Michigan, November 18, 1864, to Ellen E. Clark, daughter of Brenton Clark, of Wheatland, Michigan. They had six children, four of whom survive: Willie A., Albertis, Frank L. and Nancy M. The eldest son is married and lives in White Sulphur Springs, Montana. The mother died September 22, 1888; she was a faithful Christian woman, an affectionate wife and tender mother. Mr. Sheldon has held the office of Justice of the Peace three years, School Clerk many years, and Town Treasurer six years. He is a member of the G.A.R. and I.O.O.F. fraternities.
Posted on: Clark Co. Wi Biographies Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/ClarkBios/10748 Surname: Stewart, McMahon ------------------------- 1891 Biographical History of Clark & Jackson Counties WI John Stewart, real estate and insurance agent at Greenwood, was born in Glasgow, Scotland, October 2, 1844, the son of John Stewart (deceased), a native of the same country. The latter was a foreman in a Bond and Free Warehouse at Glasgow many years. The subject of this sketch 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 an energetic and public-spirited man, and takes great interest in the growth and development of the county, both morally and educationally. 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.
Posted on: Clark Co. Wi Queries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/Clark/10483 Surname: Raatz, Molle, Ewald ------------------------- Looking for any information on the families of Raatz, Molle, or Ewald
Posted on: Clark Co. Wi Biographies Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/ClarkBios/10747 Surname: ------------------------- 1891 Biographical History of Clark & Jackson Counties WI Satterlee & Tift are the proprietors and publishers of the Republican and Press, the oldest journal in the county. Having been established in the year 1855. Neillsville at that time consisted of a small cluster of houses and gave but little promise of becoming the prosperous and thriving little city it is now. The present publishers of the paper are energetic, public-spirited gentlemen, and under their management the Republican and Press has become one of the leading publications of Northern Wisconsin. Their printing house is well equipped for doing a general business, and work entrusted to them is executed in the highest style of the art. In 1890 they published in large pamphlet form a historical and descriptive work of Clark County; it contains eighty pages and furnishes much valuable information in regard to the climate, soil, and natural resources of the county. Milton Satterlee was born near Freeport, Illinois, and has been engaged in the newspaper business for many years. James H. Tift is a native of Wisconsin, born in Dane County. He learned the trade of a printer in Black Earth, Dane County, becoming foremen of the Democrat of Madison, and came from that place to Neillsville.
Posted on: Clark Co. Wi Queries Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/Clark/10482 Surname: Niehoff, Graves, Spence ------------------------- Looking for any information or pictures on the Niehoff Hotel (Colby Hotel) in Marathon or Clark County.
Posted on: Clark Co. Wi Biographies Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/ClarkBios/10746 Surname: Stow, Smith, Ward, Fich, Roscoe ------------------------- 1891 Biographical History of Clark & Jackson Counties WI Chester G. Stow, a prosperous farmer residing on section 21, Loyal Township, was born in Washington County, Wisconsin, June 13, 1852. His parents, Lewis G. and Laura (Smith) Stow, were natives of Trumbull County, Ohio; the paternal grandparents were Chester and Cynthia (War) Stow, natives of Massachusetts; the direct maternal ancestors were also natives of Massachusetts. Lewis G. Stow removed his family to Washington County, Wisconsin, about the year 1848, and after a residence there covering several years, he went to Waukesha County, Wisconsin, where his wife dies; in 1864 he made another change, settling in Clark County, where he homesteaded 160 acres of land; this was heavily timbered, but he cleared up a portion of it, and made a comfortable home, where he passed the remainder of his days, surrounded by many of the blessings of this life. He was highly respected by his fellow townsmen, and for three years represented them on the township board; he was also a member of the county board. Politically he was identified with the Republican party. He and his wife were both faithful members of the Congregational Church. They reared a family of four children: Naomi M., Cynthia S., Charles W. and Chester G. Our esteemed subject was reared in Washington County, Wisconsin, in the town of Hartford; he received his education in the common schools, and was trained to the occupation of a farmer; he also learned the carpenters trade, but has not followed it to any extent. In the earlier days of California staging was a profitable business, and Mr. Stow was for two years engaged in running a stage line from Loyal to Spencer and Greenwood. After his fathers death he bought out the interest of the other heirs, and now owns 100 acres of land, thirty-three of which are cleared and in a high state of cultivation. He has made all the improvements, which are modern in style and substantial in character. Since purchasing the farm he has given his sole attention to its care and cultivation, and has been very successful in all his under takings. Politically he affiliates with the Republican party, and has held almost all the township offices. He and his wife are both devoted church members, he belonging to the Methodist Episcopal Church, and she to the Seventh Day Adventists. December 23, 1875, occurred the marriage of Chester G. Stow and Miss Rhoda J. Roscoe, of Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin. Mrs. Stow was born in Washington County, Wisconsin, in the town of Farmington, February 23, 1855, and is a daughter of James and Eliza (Finch) Roscoe, natives of the State of New York. Mr. And Mrs. Stow are the parents of three children: Lewis R., who died in infancy; Hugh F. and Edwin F.
Posted on: Clark Co. Wi Biographies Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/ClarkBios/10745 Surname: Syth, Teel ------------------------- 1891 Biographical Histories of Clark & Jackson Counties WI James Syth, of section 22, Eaton Township, Clark County, was born in London, Canada West, June 18, 1841, the son of John Syth , a native of Waukenton, England. He came to Canada in 1834, and died there in 1843. Our subject was reared and educated in his native place, and also worked on a farm. He came to LaCrosse County, Wisconsin, in 1870, and worked as a farm hand until 1877, when he came to this county. He settled on his present place in the spring of 1887, where he owns forty acres of good land, twenty-two of which is cleared. He was married, June 30, 1882, to Emma, daughter of Charles Teel, of Loyal Township, Clark County, and they have had three children, only one of whom survives,- James born August 21, 1888. Mr. and Mrs. Syth are both members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and the former is also a member of the I.O.O.F. He has served as Justice of the Peace and Road Master; is an enterprising public-spirited man, and takes an interest in all that tends to build up the country, religiously, morally and financially.
Posted on: Clark Co. Wi Biographies Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/ClarkBios/10744 Surname: Sturdevant, French, Johnson ------------------------- 1891 Biographical History of Clark & Jackson Counties WI Honorable John R. Sturdevant, of Neillsville, attorney and counselor at law, is a representative of one of the pioneer families of Clark county, being a son of James W. Sturdevant, who settled in the town of Pine Valley, in June, 1854. James W. is a native of Pennsylvania, born in Warren County, in September, 1816, where he grew to manhood. In 1842 he emigrated with his family to Jefferson County, Iowa, and later to Lee County, Iowa. In 1854, as already stated, the family came to Clark County, and still reside on the farm on which they first settled, and which he purchased of the Government. He has been prominently identified with the development of his town, and is an honest, upright and worthy citizen. He was Town Treasurer when Clark County consisted of but one town, and was a member of the Board of County Commissioners for many years. His chief occupation in life has been farming, in which he has attained success. He has taken an important part in many improvements, and has built by contract about eight miles of turnpikes, constituting a part of the main Black River road. Mr. Sturdevant has also attained considerable reputation as a successful bee-keeper, and has the honor of having brought into this county the first swarm of bees. On attaining to the years of manhood he was united in marriage to his present wife, Mary Ann French, who was born in Vermont, in August, 1817, but removed with her parents to the State of New Jersey, and thence to Warren County, Pennsylvania. Considering their somewhat advanced age, they are worthy representatives of the pioneer element of Clark County, that is now fast disappearing. They were the parents of six children, five sons and one daughter: the latter, named Nance, died in childhood. There are three surviving sons: the eldest, Robert S., is a lawyer by profession, and now occupies the position of Circuit Judge, and resides at Dayton, Columbia County, Washington. He is a member of the late constitutional convention of that State. James F. lives at the old homestead in Pine Valley. David Marshall, a deceased brother, died a number of years ago in Pine Valley, leaving a family. He was an energetic and successful business man, and a worthy citizen. Gilderoy, the other deceased brother, died in his early manhood. John R. Sturdevant, the subject of this sketch, was reared on a farm, and educated in the public schools. He was about nine years of age when he came with his fathers family to Clark County, He served in the War of the Rebellion as a member of Company I, fourteenth Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, enlisting in 1863, and serving until the close of the war. He was mustered out October 9, 1865. He served with his regiment in several important battles and campaigns. He took part in Banks unfortunate Red River campaign, serving in A.J. Smiths division, which covered Banks retreat. He was with his regiment at Memphis, Guntown, Spanish Fort, Fort Blakesley, Mobile and at Nashville, under the brave General Thomas. After returning from the army, he attended school for a time, and then studied law with his brother, R.F. Sturdevant. He was elected Prosecuting Attorney of Clark County in 1873, and three times reelected to that position. Near the expiration of his forth term, or eight years, as Prosecuting Attorney, he was elected to the office of County Judge, a position he occupied eight years, retiring from that office January 1, 1890, and is now engaged in general practice. Judge Sturdevant was married to Miss Mary E. Johnson, a native of Iowa, and they have one son, Claude R., now a student of law in his fathers office. In his political views Judge Sturdevant is a Republican. He is a lawyer of acknowledged ability, and a progressive, enterprising citizen.
Posted on: Clark Co. Wi Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/ClarkObits/12334 Surname: KIPPENHAN, FRANZ, WULF, WOLF, WICKESBERG ------------------------- ---------Source: GREENWOOD GLEANER 5/15/1941 ---------OBITUARY OF MRS. JOHN KIPPENHAN Mrs. John (Mina) Kippenhan, daughter of Carl and Louisa Franz, was born June 11, 1863 in the Town of Herman, Sheboygan County, Wis. At the age of 20 years she came to Clark County with her parents. On March 23, 1887 she was united in marriage with John Kippenhan. To this union 13 children were born. Mr. and Mrs. Kippenhan moved on a farm in the Town of Mead and lived there until 1924, when the moved to Appleton, Wis. Mrs. Kippenhan was well known throughout the community and enjoyed many friends and acquaintances. She was active in church and Ladies Aid work. She was ailing for some time but her death came suddenly on Saturday evening, May 3, 1941. One daughter, Helen, preceded her in death in 1931. Survivors are the widower, five daughters, Mrs. Lydia Wulf, Pueblo, Colo.; Hilda and Mrs. Emma Wickesberg, Aplleton, Wis.; Cilla, Neillsville, Wis.; and Louise, Black River Falls, Wis.; seven sons, Theodore, Edwin, August, Arthur and Carl, Greenwood, Wis.; John and Roland, Appleton; 21 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral services were held at the West Side Church, with Rev. Franzmeier officiating, assisted by the Rev. Guenther of Appleton. The pallbearers were William and John Abel, William Awe, August Schwarze, Alfred Noah and Wm. Toburen. A choir from the Indian School at Neillsville and the following ladies sang special songs: Mrs. Edwin Steiger, Otto Reineking, Norbert Kuester, Arthur Schwarze, Albert Liebzeit and Willard Stafford. Those attending the funeral from out of town were the following: John Kippenhan, Roland Kippenhan, Mr. and Mrs. John Kippenhan, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Wulf, Pueblo, Colo., Arvilla and Calvin Franz, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Hintz, all of Milwaukee, George Kippenhan, Appleton, Louis Kippenhan, Mrs. Thor Oleiner, Mrs. Viola Young Thunder, Joe Payer and Barkley Payer, Black River Falls, Wis., Rev. Ben Stucki, Miss Gretchen Hauser, Mrs. Rose Eberhardt, Mr. Mark Vornholt, Rev. Wilson Bixler, Miss Lena Burkart, Miss Mary artz, Herbert Lone Tree, Emmanuel Falcon, Jennie May Thunder Cloud, Madeline White Eagle, Rosanna White Eagle, Neillsville. Dr. E. O. Humke, Mis Esther and Ida Humke, Sturgeon Bay, and Philip Mattes, Sr., Thorp.
This is my direct line, and as is not atypical, there are several mistakes in the biography. Anyone wishing clarification is invited to email me offlist for more information. Gena Listowner ----- Original Message ----- From: "Susie" <searcher4u@Hotmail.com> To: <WICLARK-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2001 11:00 AM Subject: [WICLARK] James Short (1836) > Posted on: Clark Co. Wi Biographies > Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/ClarkBios/10743 > > Surname: Short, Elliott, Shopp > ------------------------- > > 1891 Biographical History of Clark & Jackson Counties WIS > > James Short.—This gentleman, who is one of the successful farmers of Clark > County, resides on a farm of 120 acres, which is located on section 18, > Washburn Township. He took this a homestead claim in 1869, and by the expenditure > of much labor he cleared up thirty acres which were at the time wilderness. > He also cleared about eighty acres for other parties. > > Mr. Short was born in Madrid, New York, July 17, 1836. About forty years
Posted on: Clark Co. Wi Biographies Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/ClarkBios/10743 Surname: Short, Elliott, Shopp ------------------------- 1891 Biographical History of Clark & Jackson Counties WIS James Short.This gentleman, who is one of the successful farmers of Clark County, resides on a farm of 120 acres, which is located on section 18, Washburn Township. He took this a homestead claim in 1869, and by the expenditure of much labor he cleared up thirty acres which were at the time wilderness. He also cleared about eighty acres for other parties. Mr. Short was born in Madrid, New York, July 17, 1836. About forty years ago his parents came to Wisconsin and settled in Jefferson County, becoming early pioneers of that district. His father still resides there. Of the eleven children his parents reared all are still living except two. James received his education in Jefferson County, and remained with his parents until he was twenty. He then began to work out by the month. The first six months he received a three-year-old heifer, one pig and three dollars in money. He continued to work by the month until the war broke out, when he with three of his brothers entered the army, enlisting in Company D, Twenty-ninth Wisconsin Infantry, Captain Bryant. He participated in the battles of Grand Gulf, Champion Hill, Vicksburg, Sabine Cross Roads, and remained in the Gulf Department until the war closed. At Sabine Cross Roads Mr. Short was captured, but made his escape and traveled five miles through the night to get back to Union ranks. He was active in service until 1866, when he was honorably discharged. At one time while drawing a ball from his gun he accidentally shot off two of his fingers. The war over he returned to his home in Jefferson County. Mr. Short has been twice married. His first wife, nee Mary Elliott, of Jefferson County, Wisconsin, whom he wedded August 3, 1860, died during the war, in 1864. She bore him one child, that is also deceased. December 4, 1871, Mr. Short was married in Clark County, to Martha Shopp. They are the parents of three children. The subject of our sketch affiliates with the Republican party and is a member of the Presbyterian Church. He has served as School Treasurer five years and as a member of the Town Board one year.
Posted on: Clark Co. Wi Biographies Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/ClarkBios/10742 Surname: Schmidt, Colberg ------------------------- 1891 Biographical History of Clark & Jackson Counties WI G. Fred Schmidt, a farmer of section 27, Mayville Township, was born in Germany, March 14, 1848, the son of August Schmidt, deceased. The father brought his family to the United States in 1853, settling in the town of Sheboygan Falls, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, in the dense woods, among the Indians and wild animals. He cleared a good farm, but in 1877 removed to Winnebago County, where he died the next year. The parents had six children: Fred, Christian, William, August, Adolfine and Fredrica. All live in Clark County, except Christian, who resides in Sheboygan City. The subject of this sketch was reared on a farm, and received a common-school education. He came to this county in 1880, and settled on his present farm of eighty acres, on the northeast corner of section 27, and has since cleared twenty-eight acres. He has been a member of the Side Board two years, and is now chairman of the same. He is a member of the Evangelical Association at Dorchester. Mr. Schmidt was married December 23, 1872, to Ida Colberg, a daughter of Christian Colberg, of Sheboygan County. Of their six children four survive: William, Charles, Bertha and Elsie.
Posted on: Clark Co. Wi Biographies Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/ClarkBios/10741 Surname: Schwamb, Blanchard, Keyser ------------------------- 1891 Biographical History of Clark & Jackson Counties WI John Schwamb, of section 11, Weston Township, Clark County, was born in Washington County, Wisconsin, October 10, 1861, the son of Jacob Schwamb, deceased, and a cabinet-maker by trade. Our subject was reared in Cedar Creek, a small village in his native county, and worked on a farm. He came with his parents to this county in October, 1877, settling on section 12, across from the road from his present home. The place was then a dense woods, and all had to work to clear a place to raise crops. Mr. Schwamb now owns forty acres of land, sixteen of which is cleared, where he is engaged in general farming and stock-raising. He was married April 5, 1884, to Mary J. Blanchard, a daughter of Freeman S. and Hannah (Keyser) Blanchard, of Minnehaha County, South Dakota. Mr. And Mrs. Schwamb have two children: Arthur and Lulu, born March 29, 1885, and June 14, 1890, respectively. Mr. Schwamb is a Republican politically, and is an enterprising young man, interested in his countrys welfare. For further account of his parents see biography of Jacob Schwamb
Posted on: Clark Co. Wi Biographies Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/ClarkBios/10726 Surname: Selden, Bryant ------------------------- 1891 Biographical History of Clark & Jackson Counties WI Dr. William Bryant Selden, a physician and surgeon of Thorp, Wisconsin, was born February 15, 1850, in Sussex, England, and is a great-grandson of Sir William Bryant of the above place, for whom he is named. He came with his parents to the United States when four years of age, settling in New York; three years later he moved to Wisconsin and settled on a farm, where he lived until fifteen years of age, when he began the study of medicine with Drs. Teegarden & Rickard, of LaPorte, Indiana, with whom he continued three years, attending the old Meeker College the three following years. After the expiration of the college term he came to Wisconsin and practiced medicine with the firm of Drs. Sippie & Hoover for two years, at which time the firm was broken by the death of Dr. Sippie. He then took up the study of homoepathy with Dr. William Hounaer for two years; then attended lectures at Des Moines, Iowa, Homoepathic College, and next went to Cincinnati, Ohio, where he attended lectures and the clinic for one year. Returning to Winona County, Minnesota, he practiced medicine there six years. In 1881 he moved with his family to Thorp, Wisconsin, where he has since made his home, suffering all the hardships of a new country, which are many. In 1886, returning to Cincinnati, he attended lectures and the clinique of the College of Physicians and Surgeons, and he came again to Thorp and resumed his old practice, which is quite extensive. The Doctor is well versed in medicine, and in manner is very quiet and retiring. Politically he is a Republican.
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Posted on: Clark Co. Wi Biographies Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/ClarkBios/10724 Surname: Schafer, Giebel, Spengler ------------------------- John Schafer, proprietor of the Travelers Home, of Dorchester, was born in Dale Township, Outagamie County, Wisconsin, September 26,1857, the son of Peter and Elizabeth (Giebel) Schafer, both natives of Germany; the former is now a general merchant of this city. The parents had nine children, eight of whom survive: George, Caroline, John, Catharine, William, Ross, Elizabeth, and Emma. The mother subsequently died, and the father married her sister Catharine, and they had three children, all deceased. John Schafer, our subject, was reared to farm life, and received a common-school education in his native county. He was engaged in farming until twenty-three years of age, after which he ran a cheese factory a few years. He came to Dorchester in 1883, and has since made this city his home. He was married December 3, 1884, to Emma C. Spengler, a daughter of Hermann Spengler, the present postmaster and merchant of Readfield, Waupaca County, Wisconsin. They have one child, Erwin P., born September 17, 1887. Mr. Schafer is a member of the I.O.O.F., and politically affiliates with the Democratic party.
Posted on: Clark Co. Wi Biographies Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/ClarkBios/10723 Surname: Calkins, Messing, Eager, Chandler ------------------------- 1891 Biographical History of Clark and Jackson Counties, WI Robert W. Sparks, a farmer of section 24, township 23, range 1 east (Sherwood Forest), was born February 28, 1859, in Sullivan County, New York, the youngest son in a family of eight children, three daughters and five sons. Their names were: Thomas, James and John (twins), Jesse P., Robert W., Elizabeth, Emily and Hannah. All these are married excepting Jesse and James, and are all settled in the town of Sherwood Forest excepting Emily, who was married in New York State and never emigrated West, and is now deceased. Seven members of the family reside here. Mr. Sparks father, born July 25, 1818, was originally from Schoharie County, New York, and removed with his family to Washara County, Wisconsin, in 1869. Seven years later he came to Clark County, where he is still living. His mother, whose maiden name was Silvia Calkins, was born in 1913, of parents originally from Connecticut, who located in Sullivan County when that region was new, and died in 1871. The grandfather Sparks came to this State in the 50s, locating in Plainfield, Washara County. The grandfather Calkins was born in Connecticut, but lived and died in New York State, over eighty years of age. The great-grandfather, James Sparks, served in the war of the Revolution and finally died of cancer. While he was in the war his wife was left at home and was forced to secrete herself at night to avoid the Tories and Indians. The uncle of the subject of this sketch, named also Robert Sparks, enlisted in the late war, in 1861, and served to the end; was in the battle of Murfreesboro and several others. At one time he was reported dead, but he is still living, in Portage County, this State. Mr. Robert W. Sparks, our subject, was married October 8, 1883 to Miss Julia E. Messing, who was a daughter of George and Marian Messing, of Portage County. In their family were two sons and eight daughters, all of whom live in this State,- five in Clark County. Her fathers parents were natives of Germany. The Grandfather was forty-one years of age when he came to this country, and he and two of his sons died of cholera just as they were landing at Mew York. Mrs. Sparks maternal grandmother was a Connecticut Yankee. Her mothers fathers name Eager, and her mothers mothers name was Chandler. The children of Mr. Sparks are: Laura Grace, born September 22, 1884; Myra Viola, March 30,1886; Edna May, May 27, 1887; Bessie Naomi, October 24,1888, and Cyrus Clyde, April 8, 1890.
Posted on: Clark Co. Wi Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/ClarkObits/12332 Surname: RASMUSSEN, GUMZ, NEUMAN, SCHALOW, BEHNKE, SCHMOLL, LAUFENBERG, KARO, MAYHUE ------------------------- RASMUSSEN (Gerald E) 1920 - 1995 Posted by Warren WHITBY wwhitby@att.net Surname: DAVID, GUMZ, NEUMANN, RASMUSSEN, SCHALOW Gerald E RASMUSSEN Obit printed in unknown source 1995: Gerald E RASMUSSEN, 74, of 1907 S. Vine Ave died at 6:30am Thursday, Jan 26, 1995 at St Joseph's Hospital House of the Dove where he had been a patient since Dec. 15, 1994.Funeral services will be at 1:30 pm Monday at Hansen Funeral Chapel, Marshfield. The Rev Daniel BEHNKE of Grace Lutheran Church, Nasonville, will officiate. Music will be provided by Arlene MIESSNER, organist, and Kathy BEHNKE, soloist.Pallbearers will be Alan RASMUSSEN Jr, Adam RASMUSSEN, Russell RASMUSSEN, Justin SCHMOLL, Roger SCHALOW, Terrence RASMUSSEN, and Verlyn RASMUSSEN.Burial will be in Hillside Cemetary, Marshfield. Visitation will be from 4-9p.m. Sunday at the funeral chapel, and again on Monday until time of services.Gerald was born June 13, 1920 in the town of Lincoln, Wood County, the son of Thorval and Vera (LAUFENBERG) RASMUSSEN. He attended the town of Lincoln schools. After his education, he helped on the family farm.He married Hilda KARO on Feb 21, 1942 in Winona, MN. They celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1992. After marriage, Gerald worked as a milk hauler in Marshfield and Neillsville (Clark Co., WI). The couple later moved to Milwaukee where he was employed by Laufenberg Roofing Co. The roofing company later transferred him to Lawrence, KS, where he was employed for 10 years. In 1961 he and his wife moved back to Marshfield for two years and then in 1963 they moved to the town of Lincoln. Gerald was employed as a milk hauler for Clover Cream Dairy until his Retirement. He and his wife moved to the city of Marshfield in 1994. He is survived by his wife; four daughters, Jacqueline (J B) MAYHUE of Merced, CA, Beverly (Warren) WHITBY of Montgomery, AL, Vera (Wayne) NEUMANN of Denver, CO, and Carole Jean RASMUSSEN of Marshfield; two sons, Ronald (Linda) RASMUSSEN and Alan (Linda) RASMUSSEN, both of Marshfield; a brother, James RASMUSSEN, of Marshfield; and two sisters, Carole (DAVID) SCHALOW of Marshfield and Mary Ellen (Roger) GUMZ of Wisconsin Rapids; 11 grand-children and 3 great-grandchildren.He was preceeded in death by his parents and a brother, Clarence. Memorials may be given in his name as the family will establish a memorial at a later date. NOTE: This is the grandfather of Warren WHITBY wwhitby@att.net
Posted on: Clark Co. Wi Biographies Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Wi/ClarkBios/10722 Surname: Neff, Carter ------------------------- 1891 Biographical History of Clark and Jackson Counties Wisconsin D.A. Neff, a farmer residing on section 1, Lewis Township, was born in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, June 18, 1851, son of A.L. and Mary Neff. He was educated in the district schools of Jefferson County, and at the early age of thirteen years began to show a spirit of independence by working out on farms. At first he received only $8 per month, but his wages were gradually increased. In 1868 he came to Clark County, where he has since made his home. He has had many years of experience in the lumber camps, working for himself and others, and in that way accumulated a little start. In 1872 he bought his present farm in Lewis Township, which consists of 160 acres. By the expenditure of much time and hard labor he has cleared his land and has it under a fine state of cultivation. He is regarded as one of the enterprising citizens of the township; he is a Republican and takes an active part in politics. Mr. Neff was married, July 11, 1878, to Agnes Carter, who was born in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, in 1853. She attended school in Minnesota, is well educated, and taught several terms before her marriage. She is a lady of much culture and refinement and is fond of reading. Three children have been born to them. Mr. Neff has been Town Treasurer two years, School Trustee for eight years, and Chairman one term. He is the present Constable of Lewis Township