This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Judd, Patterson Classification: Biography Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lEC.2ACE/1137 Message Board Post: From "History of Grant County, Wisconsin", 1881, p. 892. LANCASTER HENRY JUDD, farmer, Sec. 27; P. O. Lancaster. Owns 120 acres of land, valued at $20 per acre. Born in Genesee Co., N. Y., in 1844. Came to Wisconsin in 1868, and settled in Jamestown, this county; located on present farm in 1880. Married Ella Patterson, a native of this county. They have three children - Burton, LeRoy and Cornelia. Mr. Judd enlisted in Co. I, 6th U. S. C., in 1861, and was discharged in 1864. Was engaged in twenty-eight battles, being all that his regiment participated in. [I am not related to this family. I am posting this as a service and hope it helps!]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Jones, Mills, Kibbe, Howe, George, Culver, Wight Classification: Biography Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lEC.2ACE/1136 Message Board Post: From "History of Grant County, Wisconsin", 1881, p. 892. LANCASTER J. A. JONES, druggist, Lancaster. Established this business in May, 1851, at Hazel Green, in the south part of Grant Co. He commenced with but $200 cash capital, buying out the drug house of Dr. C. A. Mills, and commenced business under the firm name of Jones & Kibbe. At the end of six months Mr. Kibbe retired, and Mr. Jones continued until September, 1857, when he closed out. Having been a conveyancer, he continued in that occupation until elected County Treasurer in the fall of 1858, which office he held four years, and then bought an interest in the dry goods house of George Howe. Continued business under the firm name of Howe & Jones two years, when he again entered the drug business in the fall of 1866, which he has since successfully continued. Mr. Jones was born in Westmoreland Co., Penn., Sept. 1, 1818, a son of John and Elizabeth (George) Jones. He came to Wisconsin in the spring of 1844, and settled in the south part of Grant Co., where he followed mining and schoo! l-teaching. He was married Nov. 1, 1849, to Miss Theda B. Culver, daughter of Samuel Culver; she died in August, 1862. Was again married, March 2, 1864, to Emily J. Wight, of Dubuque. [I am not related to this family. I am posting this as a service and hope it helps!]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Jeside, Beig, Cook, Hyde, Beorner, Henkel Classification: Biography Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lEC.2ACE/1135 Message Board Post: From "History of Grant County, Wisconsin", 1881, p. 892. LANCASTER JOHN JESIDE, merchant tailor, Lancaster; commenced this business in 1876 with a stock of clothing, and employing but one man; he now carries a stock ranging from $8,000 to $12,000, and employs three workmen; Mr. Jeside is a native of Germany, born Feb. 6, 1848, a son of John and Elizabeth Jeside. John, Jr., commenced to learn his trade in Germany, and came to Lancaster direct in March, 1867; he was then 19 years of age, and engaged as tailor for John Beig, with whom he remained one year, and was one year with H. Cook; he was afterward for seven years in the employ of Ed Hyde, when he commenced business for himself. He was married, Oct. 9, 1871, to Miss A. Beorner, daughter of John A. Beorner; she died May 30, 1872; he was again married, Oct. 10, 1874, to Miss Henrietta Henkel, daughter of Henry Henkel, of Ellenboro; they have one son living, Oscar. Mr. Jeside is a member of the Odd Fellows, Lodge No. 172, and an officer in the same. [I am not related to this family. I am posting this as a service and hope it helps!]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Jerrett, Murphy Classification: Biography Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lEC.2ACE/1134 Message Board Post: From "History of Grant County, Wisconsin", 1881, p. 892. LANCASTER THOMAS JERRETT, Sec. 8; P. O. Lancaster; owns 160 acres of land, valued at $18 per acre; born in Devonshire, England, in 1823, came to America in 1851, and located in Canada, removed to Wisconsin in 1867. Married Ellen Murphy, a native of Ireland, who died in 1869; four children were the result of this union - George, Eliza, Mary and Ann. [I am not related to this family. I am posting this as a service and hope it helps!]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Ivey, Webb, Wilson, Endey, Tremullen, Giles, Eustice Classification: Biography Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lEC.2ACE/1133 Message Board Post: From "History of Grant County, Wisconsin", 1881, p. 891 - 892. LANCASTER IVEY & WEBB, merchants, Lancaster; this house was established at this location in February, 1879; they carry a complete stock of dry goods, hats, caps, boot and shoes, clothing, groceries, etc.; stock ranges from $5,000 to $9,000; their annual trade reaches $30,000 and is increasing; this house was established in May, 1866, at British Hollow under the firm name of Wilson & Ivey; in 1868, Mr. Ivey bought his partner's interest and continued the business alone two years, when he took in William E. Webb; in February, 1879, they bought their present store which was opened by Mr. Ivey, Mr. Webb remaining at the old store until it could be closed out; in September, 1880, Mr. Webb joined his partner in Lancaster. Alexander Ivey is a native of England, born in County Cornwall March 10, 1837, a son of Joseph and Miriam Endey Ivey, who moved to America in the summer of 1837, and lived in New York City six years, when his father, a miner by trade, was killed by the caving in of a mine, his mother subsequently marrying Josiah T. Tremullen; they moved to West Virginia, afterward to North Carolina, and in 1846, to Grant Co., Wis.; his mother died in 1849. He followed mining until the war broke out when he volunteered as a private in September, 1861, in Co. D, 7th W. V. I., Capt. E. F. Giles; he went out as a private and returned a Sergeant, having lost one leg at the battle of Gettysburg. He was married March 4, 1865, to Miss Anna Eustice, of British Hollow, daughter of George Eustice; they have four sons and a daughter, Miriam P., Joseph E., George Earl, Alexander and W. Leroy; he was elected Town Clerk at Potosi in 1865, and was County Treasurer for Grant Co. four years from 1875 to 1879,! and a member of the City Council in 1879. [I am not related to this family. I am posting this as a service and hope it helps!]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hyde, Bellows Classification: Biography Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lEC.2ACE/1132 Message Board Post: From "History of Grant County, Wisconsin", 1881, p. 891. LANCASTER MRS. MARY HYDE, widow of Luther A. Hyde, who was a native of Vermont, born February 15, 1810. They were married February 15, 1832, at St. Armand; they lived in Vermont until December, 1855, when they came to Lancaster. Mr. Hyde ran the Mansion House up to the time of his death, which occurred Jan. 11, 1861; he left three children, a daughter and two sons - Helen M., now Mrs. Bellows, of Lancaster; C. J. and A. E., the latter proprietor of the Mansion House at present. Mrs. Hyde has lost four children - Margaret Isabella, died in Vermont, April 26, 1851; James Walter, who enlisted in the army, was wounded at the battle of the Wilderness and died in Philadelphia, in 1864; Henry Allen, enlisted in May, 1864, died Sept. 24, 1864; George Luther, another who responded to his country's call, and was wounded at the battle of Bull Run, came home and died Oct. 28, 1864. [I am not related to this family. I just posted this as a service and hope it helps!]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hyde, Elderkin, Green Classification: Biography Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lEC.2ACE/1131 Message Board Post: From "History of Grant County, Wisconsin", 1881, p. 891. LANCASTER GEORGE B. HYDE, proprietor of the machine-shop; commenced business in August, 1875; he learned his trade in Indianapolis; he not only served an apprenticeship, but has a natural taste for mechanics; was born in Pottsdam, N. Y., Sept. 19, 1851, a son of H. H. and Martha P. (Elderkin) Hyde; he came West with his parents in 1855. Feb. 24, 1874, he was married to Miss Alice L. Green. They have three children - Martha, Nellie and Augustus. [I am not related to this family. I just posted this as a service and hope it helps!]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hyde, Bellows, Miller, Garvey, Dumbrille Classification: Biography Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lEC.2ACE/1130 Message Board Post: From "History of Grant County, Wisconsin", 1881, p. 891. LANCASTER A. E. HYDE, proprietor of the Mansion House, Lancaster, became proprietor of this house in the spring of 1875, but has been identified with it since 1855. When a lad his father, Allen Hyde, bought the property and continued as proprietor of the hotel up to the time of his death, which occurred Jan. 11, 1861; his older brother, Jehial Hyde, then became proprietor, and was succeeded by Ira A. Bellows, who ran it for ten years. Mr. Hyde is the fifth son and sixth child of L. A. and Mary Miller Hyde, born in Vermont, July 22, 1848; he came to Lancaster at the age of 7, with his parents. He was married in Galesburg, Ill., April 15, 1875, to Miss Kate K. Garvey, daughter of Mrs. E. Dumbrille; they have one daughter, Mary Elizabeth, and have buried one, Anna Isabella. [I am not related to this family. I'm posting this as a service and hope it helps!]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hurley, Bettz, Herbert, Budd, Dixon, Fanning, Carroll Classification: Biography Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lEC.2ACE/1129 Message Board Post: From "History of Grant County, Wisconsin, 1881", p. 891. LANCASTER J. M. HURLEY, wagon-maker, in the employ of Charles Bettz, for whom he commenced work in February, 1876; he learned the trade with J. C. Herbert and D. H. Budd, of Lancaster, with whom he worked three and a half years. He commenced business for himself Aug. 15, 1874, and remained in business until December, 1876, under the firm name of J. Dixon & Co.; they did a prosperous business of about $4,000 per annum. Mr. Hurley is a native of Ireland, born April 26, 1845, a son of Thomas and Catharine Fanning Hurley; he came to the United States an infant, in 1846, with his parents. They lived in New York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey, finally settling in Galena, Ill., where his father died in September, 1854, and his mother is now living in Nebraska. He was married Dec. 24, 1865, to Miss Margaret A. Carroll, a native of Ireland. [I am not related to this family. I am posting this as a service and hope it helps!]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Huntemer, Dolan Classification: Biography Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lEC.2ACE/1128 Message Board Post: From "History of Grant County, Wisconsin", 1881, p. 891. LANCASTER AUGUSTUS HUNTEMER, manufacturer, cooper and dealer in hoop-poles, barrels, firkins, kegs, etc. Is a native of Wisconsin, and was born in the town of Potosi, Grant Co., Aug. 28, 1847; he grew up in this county and learned the trade of cooper in Galena. In 1868, he engaged in business in Potosi, and remained there until 1874; came to Lancaster and established his present business in 1875. From a small beginning he has, by industry and good management, built up a large trade, his business the past year amounting to over $20,000; he ships his goods to Chicago and other places. He was united in marriage, Aug. 9, 1870, to Miss Mary Dolan, a native of Potosi, Grant Co., Wis. [I am not related to this family. I am posting this as a service, and hope it helps!]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hulfertz Classification: Biography Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lEC.2ACE/1127 Message Board Post: From "History of Grant County, Wisconsin", 1881, p. 891. LANCASTER HENDERSON HULFERTZ, farmer, Sec. 17; P. O. Lancaster; is a son of Edward Hulfertz, born in Richland Co., Ohio, in 1848; came to Wisconsin with his parents when 8 years of age, locating at Lancaster; lived with his parents until 25 years old; since his arrival here he has made Lancaster his home; he has a beautiful farm of 330 acres; is still single. [I am not related to this family. I am posting this as a service and I hope it helps!]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Howe, Baxter, Farnsworth, Cole, Barber, Burr Classification: Biography Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lEC.2ACE/1126 Message Board Post: From "History of Grant County, Wisconsin", 1881, p. 890 - 891. LANCASTER GEORGE HOWE, senior member of the firm of Howe & Baxter, general merchants. Is a native of Clinton Co., N. Y., and was born at Plattsburg May 24, 1809; he grew up and received his education there. After reaching manhood he was united in marriage, December 14, 1831, to Miss Maria Farnsworth, a native of that county; she died June 4, 1847. Two years later, on the 7th of March, 1849, was united in marriage to Miss Martha J. Cole, a native of that State. They came to Wisconsin and located in Grant Co., at Lancaster, May 8, 1855, and Mr. Howe engaged in mercantile business, the firm being Howe & Barber; after one year the firm became Howe & Burr; after two years Mr. Burr retired, and Mr. Howe successfully continued the business until after the war, when Mr. Baxter became interested in the business with him. Mr. Howe has been successfully engaged in business here over a quarter of a century, and has built up an enviable reputation as a merchant. Has one daughter, Mrs. C. H. Baxter! , of this place; had one daughter, Laura, who died in Dundee, Ill., Jan. 10, 1855. [I am not related to this family. I am posting this as a service, and hope it helps!]

Thank you for posting the biographies from the History of Grant County. They are interesting to look at and I have already found one name that came from the same county in PA that my Grant County family members came from. It may or may not be a lead, but as elusive as my family seems to be, I am grateful for any help. Roberta

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Holloway, Burt, Stone, Morris, Stewart, McKinney Classification: Biography Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lEC.2ACE/1125 Message Board Post: From "History of Grant County, Wisconsin", 1881, p. 890. LANCASTER LEWIS HOLLOWAY, farmer; has been a resident of Grant Co. since 1863. A native of Livingston Co., N. Y., born Sept. 30, 1832, a son of John and Lucy Burt Holloway, both native of Massachusetts, of English descent. He was married to Miss Cornelia Stone, of Troy, Mich, Oct. 24, 1855, a daughter of William and Harriet Morris Stone. He came West in the spring of 1863, and purchased 1,000 acres of wild prairie land, two miles south of Lancaster, breaking 400 acres the first season, 130 of which he planted to wheat, and received a crop of 3,200 bushels, which he sold for $2.10 per bushel. His farm cost him $13,000, nearly one half of which he paid with his first years' crop. After five years he sold his land for $40 per acre, to George Stewart and Edward McKinney. Mr. Holloway is a cattle dealer, having followed it twenty years. He bought his present home and farm of 340 acres in 1871. He has for several years been alderman, and is at present. [I am not related to this family. I am just posting this as a service and hope it helps!]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hill, Shaffer Classification: Biography Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lEC.2ACE/1124 Message Board Post: From "History of Grant County, Wisconsin", 1881, p. 890. LANCASTER C. W. HILL, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of Grant Co., is a native of Ulster Co., N. Y. Came West to Wisconsin and located in Grant Co., at Platteville, in February, 1856; engaged as clerk in store; held the office of Justice of the Peace for eight years, and was also Town Clerk for a number of years; was elected Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of this county in November, 1880. In 1860, Mr. Hill was united in marriage to Miss Julia Shaffer, of Platteville; they have two children - one son, Charles, and one daughter, Flora. [I am not related to this family. I'm just posting this as a service, and hope it helps!]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Henkel, Wenzel, Fritz, Ferguson, Barmonn Classification: Biography Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lEC.2ACE/1123 Message Board Post: From History of Grant County, Wisconsin, 1881, p. 890. LANCASTER HENKEL & WENZEL proprietors of saloon and restaurant. This business was established in December, 1874, in their own building, which was constructed the same year. Peter Henkel is a native of Germany, born March 8, 1840, a son of Henry and Mary (Fritz) Henkel, who both died in Germany. He came to Lancaster direct, arriving there June 15, 1858; he was engaged in farming until August, 1862, when he volunteered as a private in Co. C, 25th W. V. I., Capt. Ferguson. He went to the front in Minnesota, where he was detailed to watch the Indians; afterward sent to Cairo, and thence to Vicksburg, where they joined the army; he served until the close of the war, and was mustered out in the summer of 1865. Nov. 20, 1868, he was married to Miss Louisa Barmonn; they have one son, Louis H. [I am not related to this family. I'm just posting this as a service and hope it helps!]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hammen, Moore Classification: Biography Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lEC.2ACE/1122 Message Board Post: From "History of Grant County, Wisconsin", 1881, p. 890. LANCASTER JAMES M. HAMMEN, farmer and proprietor of the Lancaster mill, which was erected in 1860, Sec. 28; P. O. Lancaster. Born in this county in 1838; settled on his present farm in 1879. Married Myra Moore, a native of New York, and they have four children - Eugene, Jennie, Clara and Charles. Mr. H. enlisted in Co. A, 2d Iowa V. C., in 1861, and resigned in 1862; was Quartermaster of regiment. [I am not related to this family. I'm just posting this as a service and hope it helps!]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Gray Classification: Biography Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lEC.2ACE/1121 Message Board Post: From "History of Grant County, Wisconsin", 1881, p. 889. LANCASTER GEORGE GRAY, proprietor of Grant Mills; P. O. Lancaster. Born in Scotland in 1830. Came to America in 1848, and located in New York State, where he remained three years, and then he came West and located in Iowa; came to Grant Co. in 1870, and purchased the Grant Co. Mill, farm and water-power. Has always followed milling, learned the trade in the old country. He has all the improved machinery, and makes a No. 1 flour; has a good water-power, and keeps everything in good shape. The mill is located on the "Big Grant," three miles from Lancaster, does mostly custom work. Mr. Gray is a bachelor, of a happy disposition, taking great comfort in his business, and among his stock. Republican in politics. [I am not related to this family. I'm just posting this as a service and hope it helps!]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Govier, Atkins Classification: Biography Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lEC.2ACE/1120 Message Board Post: From "History of Grant County, Wisconsin", 1881, p. 889. LANCASTER CHARLES GOVIER, farmer, Sec. 7; P. O. Lancaster. Owns 360 acres of land, valued at $25 per acre. Born in England in 1834. Came to America in 1855, and settled in Illinois; located on present farm in 1870. Married Belle Atkins, a native of England, and they have five children - Ellen, Linda, Edwin, Fred and Rolla. [I'm not related to this family. I'm just posting this as a service and hope it helps.]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Gelbach, Napp Classification: Biography Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/lEC.2ACE/1119 Message Board Post: From "History of Grant County, Wisconsin", 1881, p. 889. LANCASTER LEWIS GELBACH, farmer, Sec. 30; P. O. Hurricane Grove. Owns 180 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre. Born in Prussia in 1833. Came to America in 1846, and settled in Pennsylvania; came to Wisconsin in 1857, and located in Lancaster where he lived until 1869, when he removed to this farm. He married Sophia Napp, a native of the same place, and they have eight children - John, Charles, William, George, Mary, Nettie, Frederick and Ida. [I am not related to this family. I'm posting this as a service and hope it helps!]