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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.

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)

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.

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.

Buried Greenwood cemetery, no info on his parents, wife was Elizabeth nee Bye.

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.]

Called “Palmer” on the 1905 census. Buried Greenwood cemetery, parents Sievert and Elizabeth nee Bye Aalbu

“...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.

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

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.

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?)

1885 Special Veteran’s Census: Frank Able, Private Co. F; Reg’t 48 Wisc

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

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

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 29^th 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 9^th 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.

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.

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.

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)

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.

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

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.

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

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

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)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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)

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.

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”

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.

Adolph Theodore b. 11-20-1862 1880 & 1905 census, 1891 bio m. 1886 Mary Francis

Fernando Woodman b. c 1876 1880 census 1891 bio m. 1906 Hannah M. Thompson

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.

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.

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.

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,

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

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.

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

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)

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)

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

2-24-1887: Cas. Archambault, of Withee, came up to visit his wife on Saturday, returning to his camp on Monday.

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.)

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

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)

1906 sec 4 residence A. S. Armstrong; sec 11 no residence A. S. Armstrong; sec 12 residence Armstrong & Peterson

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

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)

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.

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.)

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

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, 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

Babb, Moses head m w 40 m Maine farmer Babb, Mary Ann wife f w 38 m Wurtenburg keeps house

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, 20^th Reg’t, Wisc

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 20^th Wisconsin Infantry on February 25^th, 1864, his residence being listed as Mt. Pleasant, Wisc. He transferred to the 35^th 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 24^th 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.

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)

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.

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.

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

(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.)

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.

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

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

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

Clark Co. births: Roland Beard born 20 Oct 1906. No further info on this family

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

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?)

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....”

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....”

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.

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

Dec 10, 1914: Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Benjamin spent Sunday at E. H. VanAlstine's. Greenwood Gleaner

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.

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.

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)

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

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.

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.”

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.

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

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

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.

“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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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”.)

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.

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

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.

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.

1900 Longwood townshipcensus residence #213 1893 sec 34 (1905 G. B. Andrews property)

>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

(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.

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 (2^nd) 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

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.

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.

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)

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]

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

1880 sec 20 no residence Peter Brick (Thielen property in 1893, no residence)

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.]

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

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)

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

Note: In 1880 Mead was the center 1/3 of Warner township. In 1895 Mead was sub-divided to form Butler township.

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.

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.

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

>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

1905 Neillsville, Clark Co., WI Land Records: Instrument: 93264 Satisfaction of Mortgage

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.

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.

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.

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)

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.

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.

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.

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)

“...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.

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

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

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]

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

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

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).

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.

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.

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.

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)

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.

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)

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.

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.

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.

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.)

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

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.

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.]

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

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 3^rd 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.

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.”

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

> 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.

“...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”.

1873 pur land from C. C. Washburn, B. F. French, and George Haner sec 26 and sec 27?

(The latter, Haner being the 2^nd 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.

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)

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.]

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.

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.

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.”

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

1880 sec 6 & 31 no residence CC (Chadwick & Christie) (1893 sec 6 = NHWithee, sec 31 =Stewart, Schwarz)

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)

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.

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.

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

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.

“...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 1^st, 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 4^th 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, 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)

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.)

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

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.

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.

>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.

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

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.

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 70^th 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...”

1880 sec 24 no residence J. D. Clark (also on 1890 Longwood township, sec 2 & 3)

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.)

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

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

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.

October 12, 1900: The Coburn lands have been listed with the agency of C. H. Clute. Gleaner

“...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

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.

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)

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.)

Note: “Cramer” is also spelled “Craemer”, “Creamer”, “Kraemer, and “Kramer” in various records.

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)

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

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.

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.

1895 census, head of family: Jno Danford per index, Jno Sandford per census 1 male

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]

June 7, 1901: Students at Braun Settlement school: Earl, Ben, and Gracie Daugherty

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.

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 2^nd 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.]

1885 Special Vet’s census: Henry Decker, Private Co C; Reg’t 23 Wisc

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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).

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.

“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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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”

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.

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

1895 census, head of family: Andrew Deibolt on index, Andrew Seibolt on census

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.

1875 Pine Valley Census: Dewey, Cyrus 1 male 0 female (residing with or near Anson Green)

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....

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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)

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.

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.

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.

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]

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

>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

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

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.

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

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?

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)

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.

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).

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.

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, 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; 8^th Reg’t, Wisc

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.

3 ii. George Washington Drinkwine was born 4 Mar 1863 in Sheboygan, Wisc, and died 15 Jul 1924 in Wenatchee, Chelan Co., Wash.

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.

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.

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.

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)

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.

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.

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.

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)

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

1973 Warner prop owners: sec 36 Dyre Kenneth Leora 79.41 acres; sec 35 Dyre Kenneth Leora 24 acres

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.

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

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.

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]

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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, 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

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

Greenwood HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1910: Moses Zaffke (farmer), Backus, MN

HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1913: Josephine Zaffke (Normal School), Pine River Falls, MN.

[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.]

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.

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.

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.

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.]

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.

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.

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.

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?)

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

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

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.

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.]

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.”

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

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.

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.”

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.

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.]

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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).”]

Riverside cemetery: single (No other info found on Anna Frieda Elmer and no mention of her in preceding Elmer bios.)

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

1880 sec 6 no residence A. D. Furguson (no info on “A.D. Furguson/Ferguson”) 1893 = J. Kreissig

“...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.

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.)

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.

“...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

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?)

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.”

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.

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.

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

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

>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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Son of Henry and Margaret nee Vollrath Fravert. Buried Loyal cemetery. Married 2 May 1906 to Bertha Grotke.

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.

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.

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]

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.

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.

At the law chambers of Justice Jacques, in this city, June 21, 1886, Mr. Alfred Freeman to Miss Mary Scrivens.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?]

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

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

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

Nothing found on any “Geer” family, also tried Geare, Geirl, Geary, Gier, Grier, Gries.

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)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.)

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.]

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.”

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.

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

“...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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Aug 19, 1901: Real Estate Transfer: N. C. Foster Lumber Co. to Swan Haglund, nw 1/4 sec 14 27 2w, $2,400.

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.

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.

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 24, 1914: Tensina Haglund helped her brother Hugo, cook for the wood sawers the past week. Hemlock news

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

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.

“...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

“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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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)

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

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

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.

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.

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.

1906 sec 12, no residence J. D. Head etal (1915 sec 12 Farmer’s & Mer Bank, Mrs. Emma Johnson)

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,

1880 sec 1, 11, 12, 14 no residences B.B. Healey (1893 H.H. Camp properties, logging)

1906 sec 32 residence John Heggesta; sec 33 no residence John Heggesta

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

1906 sec 24 residence Mrs. Hendrickson (John Turnquist also had property in sec 24)

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....”

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.

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.

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.

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)

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.

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.

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.

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.

No “Heuck” or “Hueck” found in CC records. Also tried “Huyck” but no “P” and the Huyck family who lived in the Humbird area.

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

There are many Hoffman families, especially in the Dorchester area, but nothing was found on this particular Hoffman family

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.)

“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.

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.

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)

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....”

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)

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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)

1880 sec 19 C. H. Hommel (adjoined Steel property, Charlotte nee Steele Hommel?)

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

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.

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)

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....

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.

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.

1860 >Weston township census Honeywell, Stephen C. Head M W 39 M 6 born 6 living Canada Farmer 800 800

1875 Eaton census: Honeywell, S.C. 2 male 3 female; Honeywell, O.S. 1 male 1 female

“...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

Honeywell, Chas H. and Stewerwald, William (Wilhelmina) M. 28 Aug. 1881 page168 vol 1

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

May 1882: A. S. Eaton has bought the residence and farm of J. A. Honeywell, in Greenwood, for the consideration of $3,500. Sometime during this season, he will subdivide a portion of the land into lots to be placed upon the market.

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

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 30^th 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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 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.

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

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.

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.

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.]

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

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

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

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

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 121935. 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.

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.

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)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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 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

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.

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

1885 Special Vet’s census: R. S. Hommell; Private; Co. G; Reg’t 10 Wisc

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)

1906 sec 26 no residence R. Hummel (Rudolph, son of William) 1915 = Mrs E. Matthews 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.)

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

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

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”.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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”

Ernest R. Vine and Miss Rannie Johnson, both of Greenwood were married at that place the 23rd inst.

Chris a.k.a. Kristian, son of Morton and Kari nee Anderson Johnson. Buried Greenwood cemetery.

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)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

1900 Longwood census residence #212 1893 Longwood sec 34 (Wendt property in 1905)

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

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.)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

Parents were Olaf and Mabel nee Hendrickson Johnson. Buried Greenwood cemetery.

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.

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.

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.

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, 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.)

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

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.

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.

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.

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

1956 Clark Co. Directory: Kern, Ed Greenwood Rt.2 Warner sec 17
Kern, George Greenwood Rt.2 Warner sec 34

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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)

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.

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.

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)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 were twelve head of horses belonging to other parties, eight of which were killed outright. The cars were so badly broken up that everything had to be taken on to Wilmer to be reloaded except Mr. Syth's which was in such bad shape that it had to be reloaded where the collision occurred. Greenwood Gleaner

John Nicholas Kippenhan, son of Adam and Magdalena nee Richter Kippenhan. Buried UCC cemetery. Married Mina nee Franz 23 Mar 1887.

Mrs. John (Mina) Kippenhan, daughter of Carl and Louisa Franz, was born June 11, 1863 in the Town of Herman, Sheboygan Co, Wis. At the age of 20 years she came to Clark Co 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. She was ailing for some time but her death came suddenly on May 3, 1941. One daughter, Helen (Collins), preceded her in death in 1931. Survivors are the widower, five daughters, Mrs. Lydia Wolf, Pueblo, Colo.; Hilda and Mrs. Emma Wickesberg, Appleton, Wis.; Cilla, Neillsville, Wis. and Louise, Black River Falls, Wis. seven sons, Theodore, Edwin, August, Arthur and Carl, Greenwood, Wis.; John and Roland, Appleton. Funeral services were held at the West Side Church.

Mrs. Helen (Kippenhan) Collins, daughter of John and Minnie Kippenhan, was born March 17, 1894. Her early life was spent on a farm near Greenwood, Clark Co. She received her education in the school of District No. 1 in the Town of Mead and in the religious school conducted by the West Side Reformed congregation. She was received into membership of the West Side Reformed Church by the rite of confirmation, April 17, 1908. In the year of 1915 she went to Chicago, where she was engaged in the millinery business. On Dec. 27, 1921 she was united in marriage with Daniel Valentine Collins. They have since made their home in Philadelphia, Pa. Mrs. Collins has been ill for some time but her death came suddenly on Dec. 7, 1931. Besides her husband, she leaves to mourn her death her parents, seven brothers, John and Roland of Appleton, Theodore, Edwin, August, Arthur and Carl of Greenwood and five sisters, Hilda, Louis and Lydia of Appleton; Cilla of Neillsville and Emma of Milwaukee. Mrs. Collins had reached the age of 37 years, 8 months and 20 days. Funeral services were conducted at the Immanuel Reformed Church on the West Side, and interment was made in the West Side Cemetery.

Funeral services were held at Valley Funeral Home in Appleton for August Kippenhan, who passed away Dec. 1, 1981 at Menasha. Mr. Kippenhan was born June 18, 1895 to John and Minna (Franz) Kippenhan in the Town of Mead. He farmed on the home farm many years. He later moved to Appleton, where he was employed at P.G. Miron Construction. He never married. He is survived by several brothers and sisters, John, Arthur, Roland, Miss Cilla Kippenhan, Mrs. Herbert (Emma) Wickesburg, all of Appleton, and Mrs. Elmer (Lydia) Wulf of Pueblo, Colo.

Funeral services for Carl Kippenhan, 40, who died Oct. 11, 1946 at Mendota Hospital, where he had been taken two days earlier, were held at the Schiller Funeral Home and at West Side Reformed Church and interment was made in the church cemetery. Flowers were carried by four nieces, Mrs. Roland Hintz, Milwaukee; Mrs. Elmer Meinhardt, Owen; Miss Rosa Kippenhan, Milwaukee and Mrs. Max Sievert. Carl Kippenhan, son of John and Minna (Franz) Kippenhan, was born in the Town of Mead, northwest of Greenwood, May 13, 1906, and was baptized and confirmed as a member of Immanuel (West Side) Evangelical and Reformed Church, Greenwood. Mr. Kippenhan, whose death was caused by bronchial pneumonia and a heart ailment, had operated the Moberg farm, east of Greenwood, until recently. He is survived by his aged father, John Kippenhan, Appleton, and the following brothers and sisters: Hilda Kippenhan, Appleton Louise Kippenhan, Black River Falls; Cilla Kippenhan, Neillsville; Mrs. Elmer (Lydia) Wolf, Pueblo, Colo.; Mrs. Herbert (Emma) Wickesburg, Appleton; John Kippenhan Jr., Appleton; Arthur Kippenhan, Loyal; Roland Kippenhan, Appleton; and Theodore, August, and Edward Kippenhan, Greenwood. Those from away who attended the funeral were his father, John Kippenhan, Appleton; Miss Louis Kippenhan, Black River Falls; Miss Hilda Kippenhan, Appleton (The rest of my copy was cut off)

Theodore J. Kippenhan, 78, lifelong resident of Greenwood, died November 30 at the Memorial Hospital in Neillsville, where he was admitted following a stroke the day before. Mr. Kippenhan was born January 4th, 1888 in the Town of Mead to John and Minnie (Franz) Kippenhan. He was married June 23, 1915 to Martha Awe at the bride's parent's home in the Town of Green Grove by the pastor of the Immanuel Reformed Church, now the United Church of Christ. He received his education in the Town of Mead School. He worked in logging camps in the winter and farms in the southern part of the Wisc in the summer. After their marriage they settled on a farm seven miles northwest of Greenwood where they farmed for 41 years until they retired from farming in 1956. They lived for five years with their son-in-law and daughter, Mr and Mrs Elmer Meinhardt of Greenwood. They moved to Greenwood in 1961 and had since resided here. Mr. Kippenhan was a member of the Immanuel United Church of Christ, and was a deacon of this church for six years. He was also chairman, treasurer, and assessor for the Town of Mead for a number of years. Surviving are his wife three daughters, Mrs. Emory (Norma) Sieger of Kenosha, Mrs. Elmer (Esther) Meinhardt of Sheboygan Falls, and Mrs. Price (Rosa) Davis of Milwaukee three sons, Alvin and Paul of Greenwood, and Herbert of Wausau; four brothers, August, John, Arthur, and Roland, all of Appleton; five sisters, Miss Hilda and Miss Louise Kippenhan, both of Appleton, Mrs. Herbert (Emma) Wickesburg of Appleton, Mrs. Elmer (Lydia) Wulf of Pueblo, Colo., and Miss Cilla Kippenhan of Neillsville. Funeral services were held from Immanuel United Church in Greenwood. Burial was made in the West Side cemetery.

Mrs. Theodore Kippenhan, 74, of Kenosha and recently of Greenwood, died in a Kenosha hospital following a heart attack. Funeral services were held from Immanuel United Church in Greenwood. Burial took place in the West Side cemetery. Mrs. Kippenhan was born July 5, 1893, the daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Henry Awe in the Town of Green Grove.

She was married to Theodore Kippenhan June 23, 1915 at the home of her parents. Mr and Mrs. Kippenhan celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1965. After their marriage, the couple settled seven miles northwest of Greenwood where they farmed until their retirement in 1956. They made their home with their son-in-law and daughter Mr. And Mrs. Elmer Meinhardt of rural Greenwood, until 1961, when they moved into a residence in Greenwood, where Mr. Kippenhan died in November 1966. In May 1967, Mrs. Kippenhan moved to Kenosha to make her home with a son-in-law and daughter, Mr and Mrs. Emery Sieger. Survivors include: three sons, Alvin and Paul of Greenwood, and Herbert of Wausau; three daughters, Mrs. Emery (Norma) Sieger of Kenosha, Mrs. Elmer (Esther) Meinhardt of Sheboygan Falls, and Mrs. Price (Rosa) Davis of Milwaukee, a brother Arthur Awe, of Owen and a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Voightlander of Abbotsford.

Alvin Kippenhan, 62, rural route Greenwood, Town of Mead, died Dec. 18, 1978, at the Neillsville Memorial Home. Kippenhan, son of Theodore and Martha (nee Awe) Kippenhan, was born Dec. 2, 1916, in the Town of Mead. He was married June 28, 1939 to Emma Williams in the Town of Reseburg. He received his education in the Kippenhan School. For many years he farmed in the Town of Mead. He was a member of the Immanuel United Church of Christ. Surviving him is his wife, one son, Edwin, in the U.S. Navy, stationed in Jacksonville, Fla. three daughters, Mrs. Arthur (Evelyn) Cram of Neillsville, Mrs. Louis (Ethel) Zink, Jr., of Berlin and Mrs. Wendell (Dorothy) Ott of Neillsville one brother, Herbert, Wausau three sisters, Mrs. Emery (Norma) Sleger of Kenosha, Mrs. Elmer (Esther) Meinhardt of Sheboygan Falls and Mrs. Price (Rose) Davis of Milwaukee. Preceding him in death were his parents and one brother, Paul. Funeral services were held from the Immanuel United Church of Christ in Greenwood, with burial in the West Side Cemetery.

Funeral services were held at Rinka Funeral Home, Greenwood for Emma Kippenhan, 71, route 2, Greenwood. She died Sept. 18 at Neillsville Memorial Hospital. Burial at Westside Cemetery, Greenwood. Emma Williams was born July 28, 1916 in the town of Reseburg to Rowland H. and Bessie (Thompson) Williams. She was educated in the Goff school. On June 26, 1939, she and Alvin Kippenhan were married in Greenwood. They farmed all their lives in the town of Mead. She was a Farm Bureau leader. Survivors include one son, Edwin (Kip) Kippenhan, Yigo, Guam; three daughters, Mrs. Evelyn Cram, Neillsville; Mrs. Ethel (Louis) Zink Jr., Berlin and Mrs. Dorothy (Wendel) Ott, Neillsville; two brothers, Dewey Williams, Thorp and Walter Williams, Riverton, Wyoming; four sisters, Miss Della Williams, Riverton, Wyoming Mrs. Donald Berthold, Greenwood Mrs. Dalton (Grace) Bartlett, Colorado Springs, Colo. and Ms. Hester Williams, Delta, Colo. She was preceded in death by her husband on Dec. 17, 1978 two brothers and two sisters.

Herbert A. Kippenhan, 85, Stevens Point, a former Wausau resident, died April 6, 2003 at St. Michael Hospital, Stevens Point. He was born March 24, 1918 in Clark Co, son of Theodore and Martha (Awe) Kippenhan. On October 22, 1941, he married Helen Hintz. She died December 26, 1976. He married Ramona Prechtel in 1981. She died in 1987.

He then married Marie Kostuck-Kruziki on February 10, 1990 in Stevens Point. She survives. Herbert was a World War II Navy veteran as a 1st or 2nd Class Petit Officer, radio technician serving on the USS North Carolina during the battles in the South Pacific.

Herbert was the central office repairman for AT&T until retiring in 1981. He was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose and the American Legion Post in Stevens Point, the Communication Workers of American Telephone Pioneers, and the USS North Carolina Battleship Association. Herbert enjoyed bowling and fishing. Survivor besides his wife, Marie, Stevens Point, includes one daughter, Karen (Edward) Gault, Wausau; one son, Herbert Kippenhan Jr., Elmhurst, Ill; two step daughters, Karen (Dennis) Simonis, Plover and Janice Krishnan, Allen, Texas; two step sons, James (Gretchen) Kruziki, Stevens Point and Michael (Janice) Kruziki, Appleton; one sister, Rosa “Kippy” (Bud) Davis, Milwaukee. His surviving in-laws: (1) Elmer Meinhardt (surviving spouse of my father's sister, Esther Kippenhan); (2) Gertrude (nee Mosinski) Hintz - surviving spouse of my mom's brother, Boyd Hintz; (3) George E. Hintz and spouse Florence (nee O'Donnell)

Besides his wives and parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters and three brothers. Funeral services were at St. Paul United Church of Christ, Wausau. Burial was in Restlawn Memorial Park, Wausau. (Information submitted by his son, Kipp Kippenhan, a.k.a. Herbert Kippenhan, Jr.).

Services for Mrs. Herbert Kippenhan, 56, 1028 S. Seventh Ave., Wausau, who died in a Madison hospital were held at St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Wausau, and burial was in Restlawn Memorial Park, Wausau. The former Helen Hintz was born Feb. 2, 1921, in Willard, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Hintz. On Oct. 22, 1941, in Greenwood, she married Herbert Kippenhan, who survives. Survivors beside her husband include a daughter, Mrs. Karen Gault, 1601 E. 10th St., Merrill; a son, Herbert, Jr., Elmhurst, IL; four brothers, Roland Hintz, Willard, Ralph Hintz, Milwaukee, Boyd Hintz, Princeton, and George Hintz, South Holland, IL; and two sisters, Mrs. Kathryn Fravert, Loyal, and Mrs. Bernice Schwartz, Greenwood.

Funeral services were conducted at Immanuel United Church of Christ, Greenwood, for Paul Kippenhan, 53, of Route 2, Greenwood, Wis. Mr. Kippenhan passed away June 12, 1978 at his home. Interment was in the West Side Cemetery. Paul Kippenhan was born to Theodore and Martha Kippenhan on May 3, 1925 in the Town of Mead and received his education at Kippenhan School. He was a Korean Veteran, serving in the Army from Feb. 27, 1951 until Feb. 4, 1953. On Aug. 14, 1954, he was married to Julia Scheel in Neillsville. They farmed in the Town of Mead until the fall of 1965, when they purchased the tavern, known as Kippenhan's Tavern, and operated it until his death. Survivors include his wife, Julia two brothers, Alvin of Greenwood; and Herbert of Wausau; and three sisters, Mrs. Emmery (Norma) Sieger of Kenosha; Mrs. Elmer (Esther) Meinhardt of Sheboygan Falls; and Mrs. Price (Rosa) David of Milwaukee.

Funeral services were held in Immanuel United Church of Christ for Edwin Kippenhan, 67, a lifelong resident of Greenwood who died Jan. 28, 1960, in St. Joseph's hospital at Marshfield, where he had been a patient 11 days. He suffered a stroke several months ago and previously had been a patient in Luther Hospital at Eau Claire and the Havenet Nursing Home in Owen. Burial was in the West Side cemetery. Mr. Kippenhan was born in the town of Mead, Aug. 27, 1892, and was educated in the township school. His marriage to Lena Reinhardt took place in Greenwood, May 14, 1915. Since their marriage they have lived on a farm 7 miles northwest of Greenwood. He was a member of Immanuel United Church of Christ, and had served as chairman of the town of Mead and was treasurer for several years of the Mead School District. He is survived by his wife three sons, Donald Kippenhan, at home George Kippenhan, Greenwood and Calvin Kippenhan, Appleton a daughter, Mrs. (Melinda).... (my copy does not include the rest)

Donald Kippenhan, 60, a resident of Memorial Home, Neillsville, for two years, passed away Oct. 23, 1976 at the Neillsville Memorial Home. Funeral Services for Donald Kippenhan were held at Immanuel United Church of Christ, and burial was made in the West Side Cemetery. Donald Kippenhan was born on Oct. 14, 1916, in the Town of Mead to Edwin and Lena Reinhart. He received his education in the Town of Mead and was never married. He worked for Plautz Brothers for about five years, he was a driver of a grader for the county for a number of years, and spent his last five years doing farm work. He is survived by one sister, Mrs. Ralph (Malinda) Hintz, Milwaukee, and two brothers, George, Greenwood, and Calvin, Appleton. He was preceded in death by one sister and his parents.

KIPPENHAN, George E., Sr. (13 Mar 1920 – 12 Nov 1983)
George E. Kippenhan Sr., 63, of Town of Weston, died at his home Nov. 12, 1983. Funeral services were at Immanuel United Church of Christ, Greenwood. Interment was in the West Side Cemetery. George Kippenhan was born to Edwin and Lena (nee Reinhardt) Kippenhan, on March 13, 1920, in the Town of Mead. He received his education at Kippenhan School, rural Greenwood. He entered the Army in 1942, and served in the European Theatre. He returned to his parent's farm after his discharge. On Sept. 17, 1955, he was married to Ruth Schofield (Ruth nee Radtke 28 July 1924 – 21 Feb 1997, previously m. Clayton Scholfield in 1940) at Greenwood. After their marriage, they purchased a farm in the Town of Weston. He was a World War II veteran and a member of the United Church of Christ. Full military rites were conducted at the funeral by the Greenwood American Legion. Survivors include his wife, Ruth two sons, George Jr. and Roger of Muskego; one daughter, Shirley, at home seven step-children, Mrs. Betty Bach of Stevens Point, Mrs. Warner (Carol) Weiland of Muskego, Gerald and Glenn Schofield, both of Milwaukee, Verland and James Schofield of Muskego and Mrs. Edward (Cathy) Vetrone of Milwaukee one brother, Calvin of Appleton. Preceding him in death besides his parents, were one brother and one sister.

Gladys Kippenhan, 16-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Kippenhan, died at Luther Hospital, Eau Claire, where she had been a patient since Oct. 26. She had been ill the past two years, the result of Bright’s Disease (kidney disease). Gladys, daughter of Edwin and Lena Kippenhan, was born March 16, 1927, on the farm where the Kippenhans now reside, 7 miles northwest of Greenwood in the Town of Mead. She attended Kippenhan School, Town of Mead, and was confirmed at West Side Immanuel Reformed Church two weeks before she became ill two years ago.

Arthur Kippenhan, 85, Appleton, died July 27, 1989. Services were held at St. James Methodist Church, Appleton. Arthur Kippenhan was born on Jan. 7, 1904, in Greenwood, Clark Co. He was a member of St. James Methodist Church and the Loyal Order of the Moose. For the past 36 years he has been a resident of the Appleton area. Survivors include his wife, Lucille (Stammer) Kippenhan, two daughters, Mrs. Albert (Joanne) Sollecito, Hopewell Junction, N.Y.; Mrs. Virgil (Janet) Van Asten, Appleton; three sons, B. William, Raleigh, N.C.; Cecil, Chippewa Falls; and Kenneth (obit below), Preciosa, Germany (no “Preciosa” found in Germany, only in Brazil); two brothers, John and Roland, Appleton; two sisters, Cilla Kippenhan, Appleton; and Mrs. Elmer (Lydia) Wulf, Pueblo, Col.

CMSgt. Kenneth L. Kippenhan (Kip) passed away on May 28, 2007. Kip served his country for 55 consecutive years; 30 years in the Air Force, retiring in January 1982, followed by 25 years as a DOD civilian employee from which he retired in April 2006. During his service in the Air Force, Kip served multiple tours abroad, both in the European and Asian theaters. Kip proudly served and was well known throughout MAC and SAC during this time as an Air Transportation Manager. He started his DOD career at the Ramstein NCO Club in 1982 and then transferred to the Ramstein Audio-Photo Center where he ended his assignment 22 years later under the MOMS name. (Part of the Kaiserslautern Military Community, Ramstein Air Base serves as headquarters for U.S. Air Forces in Europe (USAFE) and is also a North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) installation. Ramstein is located near the town of Ramstein, in the rural district of Kaiserslautern, Germany. Besides Americans, the installation's population is comprised of Canadian, German, British, French, Belgian, Polish, Czech, Norwegian, Danish and Dutch forces.) Kip is survived by his wife, Preciosa, daughter, Edith, Preciosa, and granddaughter, Michelle, Preciosa, (Preciosa is located in Para, Brazil, none found in Germany as per father’s obit) two brothers, Cecil and William, and two sisters, Janet (Virgil VanAsten) and Joanne (Albert Sollecito). Kip was dedicated to the Air Force and his work therein, but he was equally devoted to his immediate family. He loved gardening and hunting, and being around people. He always played by the book and stood up for his team. Services were held at Arlington National Cemetery on August 13, 2007, at Kip received full military honors for his service. (Son of Arthur and Lucille nee Stammer Kippenhan)

1905< #104 Kolstad, Karen Head W F 64 Widow Norway Norway Farmer 8 O F F Emil Son W M 25 S Norway Norway Farm Laborer 10 Julia Daughter W F 20 S Wisconsin Norway

1906-1920 sec 35 residence Karen Kolstad (1926 E.S. Robertson partial and E. Kolstad balance)

Ingebert Kolstad married on 12 Oct 1879 to Karen nee ? (29 May 1844 – 10 Feb 1933) Both buried Greenwood cemetery.

A quiet and very pretty double wedding took place at the home of Mrs. Karen Kolstad, one mile north of Greenwood on June 15, 1910. The contracting parties were Emil Kolstad and Mrs. Alma Rosen (nee Anderson, previously married to Andrew Rosen, Greenwood cemetery = infant girl 10 June 1903 – 5 Oct 1903); Victor Krokson and Miss Julia Kolstad. They were attended by Miss Edna Burch as maid of honor, and Axel Krokson as best man. Mr. and Mrs. Kolstad will remain of the farm just north of town, and Mr. and Mrs. Krokson will make their home for the present in the Albert Johnstone residence on Begley Street.

Son of Ingebert and Karen Kolstad, married Alma nee Anderson Rosen (1 June 1884 – 22 Feb 1960). Both buried Greenwood cemetery. >Obit> of Alma Anderson’s sister Christina:

Mrs. Christina M. Moberg, 78, a native of Sweden, but a resident of Greenwood for the past 56 years, died Mar. 15, 1950 at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Mrs and Mrs. Elery Moberg, in Neillsville. Mrs. Moberg was born March 19, 1871 in Haevo, Sweden, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Anderson. She came to Greenwood from Sweden in June of 1894 and had lived here ever since. Her husband, Ole Moberg, preceded her in death in 1928... Mrs. Emil (Alma) Kolstad, Greenwood, and Anna Moberg, Sweden, sisters, and Eric Moberg, also of Sweden, are other survivors.

Everett Kolstad, 95, Sioux Falls, S.D., Jan. 31, 2007, at Greenleaf Assisted Living Center. Funeral services were at the Heritage Funeral Home Chapel, Sioux Falls, SD. Interment followed at Woodlawn Cemetery. Everett Kolstad was born Nov. 30, 1911, in Greenwood, to Emil and Alma nee (Anderson) Kolstad. He was raised in Greenwood. He moved to a farm outside Greenwood in 1921, where he worked for his aunt and uncle Victor Krokson for 15 years. He then moved to Sioux Falls where he lived with his older half-brother, Olaf Rosen, and his wife, Minnie, while he worked for a short time for John Morrell & Co. He married Myrtle Fordahl on June 23, 1939. He served in World War ll. Upon returning to Sioux Falls, he worked as a farmer for a short time. He then worked for Mid-America Energy as a service technician until his retirement. He enjoyed bowling, participating in several Midwest bowling tournaments, and dancing, especially the two-step. He was also a member of the Sons of Norway and Peace Lutheran Church. Survivors include his wife Myrtle; a brother, Art, Willard.

KOLSTAD, Arthur B. (8 Mar 1914 - )

Art Kolstad, who is the last living member of his immediate family (son of Emil and Alma nee Anderson Kolstad) and still residing in Mead Township, has a humongous grinding stone in his back yard. At one time, it was in the field next to his house, but was moved off for plowing ease. It was tipped upside down at that time and pictured above in its present position. This stone could be righted, and the Indian history surrounding it, preserved. It is located in an area half way between the Eau Claire and Black River. Art says the Indians used the vicinity as a campground. The stone was apparently in the center of their community at that time. He has a wonderful collection of arrowheads which he, and his father before him, found in their fields. He would like it righted and placed at the museum in Greenwood where more people could appreciate it. (Photo caption of farm and stone.)

Julia, daughter of Ingebert and Karen Kolstad. Married Victor Krokson 15 June 1910. Buried Greenwood cemetery.

Victor Theodore Krokson, 78, died of a stroke Dec. 28, 1954 at his home. He had been in ill health the past several years. Mr. Krokson was born Nov. 9, 1876, in Sweden, and in 1910 was married here to Julia Kolstad. The couple resided on a farm in the Town of Warner until seven years ago, when they retired and came to the city. Mr. Krokson is survived by his wife and three brothers, Morris Krokson, Greenwood; Fred Krokson, St. Petersburg, Fla. and Oscar Krokson, Osage, Minn. Three brothers and a sister preceded him in death. Funeral service at Our Savior's Lutheran Church and burial in the Greenwood Cemetery.

Art Kolstad, who is the last living member of his immediate family and still residing in Mead Township, has a humongous grinding stone in his back yard. At one time, it was in the field next to his house, but was moved off for plowing ease. It was tipped upside down at that time and pictured above in its present position. This stone could be righted, and the Indian history surrounding it, preserved. It is located in an area half way between the Eau Claire and Black River. Art says the Indians used the vicinity as a campground. The stone was apparently in the center of their community at that time. He has a wonderful collection of arrowheads which he, and his father before him, found in their fields. He would like it righted and placed at the museum in Greenwood where more people could appreciate it. If you are interested in helping with this project, please

John Korback of Greenwood, Clark Co, who had been visiting at the home of his son Jacob Korback, twelve miles north of Dodgeville since September, died at St. Joseph's Hospital in Dodgeville Jan. 24, 1917, of kidney trouble at the age of 67 years. Mr. Korback was born in Germany, July 5, 1850. He was united in marriage in his native country to Miss Annie Eberle in January 1877. They came to America in 1890 and settled in the town of Dodgeville, where he remained until he moved to Greenwood a few years ago. He leaves to mourn, his wife and four sons, Jacob of the town of Dodgeville, John and Nicholas of the town of Wyoming and Peter of Greenwood. The funeral was held at the Pleasant Ridge Catholic Church. Interment was made in the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery. (Dodgeville Chronicle)

January 26, 1911: The Warner cheese factory held their annual meeting Tuesday evening, the following officers were elected: President, Adolph Noah; Secretary, J. Korback; Treasurer, Herman Schwarze; Cheesemaker, Henry Neuman. Greenwood Gleaner

>Kraus family of the Colby area but no “F.” Kraus found. Also tried “Krause” and “Kruse”

1895 census, head of family: Julius Kreissig (Henry Julius Kreissig) 2 male, 2 female

1906 sec 6 no residence Jul. Kreissig (1915-1926 Ernest Carl Kreissig, son of Henry Julius Kreissig)

"Henry Ferguson lived where William Schlinsog now lives... He sold his farm to Jacob Kreissig, father of Ernest and Mrs. Lena Schlinsong." (History of Braun Settlement School, by Chas. Varney)

April 4, 1902: “There were confirmation services at the school house Easter Sunday. Those confirmed were: Freda Kreissig, Clara Braun, Oscar Horn, and Minnie Colbaum.”

March 19, 1915: “Deceased (Stephen Butcher) met a very untimely and sudden death on Friday, 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....”

Emma Matilda Hessel was born in Saxony, Germany, Aug 23, 1849. On July 23, 1876 she was united in marriage to Henry (Julius) Kreissig. They came to America in 1882 and lived at Sheboygan until 1887, when they came to Clark Co, Wis. Two children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Kreissig, they being Ernest Kreissig and Mrs. Wm. (Freda) Schlinsog, both of Greenwood. Deceased left this world on Dec. 21, 1923, being 74 years, 3 months and 28 days of age at the time of death. Her husband died on Jan. 7, 1901. She is survived by her two children, one sister and four brothers. Funeral services were held from Immanuel Reformed Church on the West Side. The remains were laid to rest in Immanuel Cemetery.

The wedding of Wm. A. Schlinsog and Miss Freda, daughter of Mrs. Julius Kreissig, occurred at the home of the bride April 3, 1907. The bride was attended by Miss Emma Schlinsog of Chicago and Miss Martha Schlinsog of Granton, as maids, while Messrs. Fred Schlinsog and Adolph Geisler acted as best men.

Among the hundred and fifty guest present were Mrs. Amelia Schlinsog, mother of the groom, and Albert and Maggie Schlinsog, his cousins, of Granton Mrs. Annie Johnson of Eau Claire, Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Biel of Lynn, and Henry, Herman and Charles Schlinsog of Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. Schlinsog are at home to their friends at the Kreissig farm. William August Schlinsog, 78, a former officer of the Town of Mead, Clark Co, died of a heart attack, June 21, 1956, at his farm home, nine miles northwest of here. He had been in poor health for some time. Mr. Schlinsog served as town chairman for 12 years and also as town clerk for many years. He was a former secretary-treasurer of the West Side Telephone Co. here and held various offices in Trinity Lutheran Church at Christie. Services were held at that church and burial was made in the Greenwood Cemetery. Mr. Schlinsog was born in Granton July 6, 1877. He married Frieda Kreissig 49 years ago and since then had resided at his present farm home. His wife and a daughter, Mrs. Leonard (Mabel) Jensen, of Longwood, survive him. Other survivors include a brother, Herman, Granton three sisters, Mrs. Laura Biel, Chili Mrs. Bertha Keller, Abbotsford, and Mrs. Anna Guk, Marshfield one foster-sister, Mrs. Bertha Hessel, Abbotsford. He was preceded in death by one son, Alvin.

Ernest Kriessig, 64, a farmer in the Town of Warner, died Monday evening, Jan 20, 1941, at the age of 64 years, one month and 16 days at his home, 9 1/2 miles north of Greenwood. He was found Tuesday by his son-in-law, Harry Welch. Ernest Carl Kreissig was born in Germany on Dec. 5, 1876 (parents: Henry and Emma nee Hessel Kreissig). At the age of five he came to the United States with his parents and lived in Sheboygan until he was 9 years old, when they moved to Clark Co and settled in the town of Warner where he lived until his death. On Feb 24, 1907 he was married to Ella Lucretia Dary. Mrs. Kreissig passed away Nov. 19, 1934. Three children were born to this union, Hilda (Hilda married Norbert E. Kuehn on 25 Feb 1958), Town of Mead, Ella (Mrs. Harry Welch) Town of Warner and a daughter, Helen (b. 2-12-1918, d. 3-14-1918), who died in infancy. Besides his daughters, he is survived by one sister (Freda), Mrs. Wm. Schlinsog, of the Town of Mead. He also leaves and aged uncle, Richard Hessel of Sheboygan and a cousin, Paul Hessel of Abbotsford. Funeral services were held at the home and at Grace Methodist Church, Greenwood. Interment was in the Braun Settlement Cemetery. Those who attended the funeral from out of town were Mr. and Mrs. Ben Welch, Arpin. (Combined obits)

Mrs. Ernest Kreissig passed away at her home nine miles northwest of Greenwood, Monday evening, Nov. 19, 1934, after an illness of two years duration. Deceased was born in Richland County, April 11, 1888 (parents: Charles and Jane nee Williams Dary). She is survived by her husband and two daughters, Hilda and Ella, also two sisters, Mrs. Ben Thomas at Hurley and Mrs. Ernest Mews at Auburndale, two brothers, Harlen and Otto Dary. Funeral services were held from the home. Burial took place in Braun Settlement Cemetery.

Miss Ella Kreissig, town of Warner, daughter of Ernest Kreissig, married to Harry Welch, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Welch, Auburndale, on April 22 in the Presbyterian manse at Arpin. Mrs. Ernest Mews, who attended as matron of honor, and Mrs. Leonard Jensen, the bridesmaid. Thomas Welch attended the bridegroom as best man, and Earl Welch as groomsman. Immediate relatives were entertained at a wedding supper and a reception was held for 30 guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Mews.

Present from out of town were Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Welch, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Grasman, Eli Welch, Emil Nelson and Earl Smith, Burlington; Mr. and Mrs. Merlin Walton and children, Waukesha; Mr. and Mrs. Russell Thomas, and Mrs. Ben Thomas, and Paul Kachato, Pence. Mr. and Mrs. Welch will make their home at Greenwood, where the bridegroom has rented the Ernest Kreissig farm.

1905< #79 Krognes, Mins Head W M 49 M Norway Norway Carpenter 6 O F Caroline Wife W F 46 M Norway Norway House Keeper Adolph Son W M 18 S Wisconsin Norway Farm Laborer 10 Joseph Son W M 15 S Wisconsin Norway Farm Laborer 10 Carl Son W M 13 S Wisconsin Norway

Mons A. Krogness, 88, son of Arne Monson Krogness and Synne Vaago Krogness, was born near Raudeber, Post Office, Nordfjord, Norway on Feb. 22, 1856. He served his apprenticeship as a carpenter in Norway and he immigrated to the United States in August 1881, settling first in Cambridge, Dane Co., Wis where he continued to work at his chosen trade, until declining years and poor health forced him to retire from such work. On Sept. 10, 1882 he was united in marriage with Martha Caroline Simonson (b. 14 Aug 1858, d. 7 July 1908, daughter of Ula and Martha nee Nielson Simonson) at Greenwood. After their marriage they returned to Cambridge and continued to make that their home until 1893 when he with the family moved to Mason City, Iowa, where they resided until moving to Greenwood in 1895. Here Mr. Krogness purchased 80 acres of land located 1 ½ miles northeast of the city. From said 80 acres of mostly virgin timberland was carved the modern family homestead with the assistance of his family. He passed away Aug 25, 1944 at the farm home of his son Olaf Krogness and family 1 ½ miles east of Greenwood, with whom he had been making his home since the 17th day of last May. Surviving are three sons, Olaf of the town of Eaton, Adolph of Sioux City, Iowa, and Carl of the town of Beaver. His wife and five children have preceded him in death. Four children died in infancy. (Greenwood Cemetery: three Krogness daughters, no birth or death date; 1 Krogness infant son, no name May 26/June 26 1901) His son Joseph died on Oct. 20, 1932. Funeral services were held at the old farm home. He was laid to rest in the Greenwood Cemetery. Those from out of town who attended the funeral were: Adolph Krogness, now stationed at Camp Wolters, Texas; granddaughters Caroline and Helen Krogness, and their mother of Neillsville; and Arthur Johnson of Humbird.

Adolph M. Krogness, 80, Sioux City, Iowa, formerly of Greenwood, died unexpectedly Dec. 17, 1967 in Sioux City. Services were conducted at the Hill Funeral Home in Greenwood with the pastor of Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Greenwood, officiating.

Burial was made in the Greenwood Cemetery. Mr. Krogness was born (to Mons and Martha nee Simonson Krogness) Jan. 12, 1887, at Cambridge, Wis. He came to Greenwood with his parents at the age of eight years, and received his education here and at the La Crosse Business College. Following graduation, he went to Sisseton, S.D., and 41 years ago he moved to Sioux City, Iowa. He never married. His only survivor is a brother, Carl Krogness, Owen. Two brothers preceded him in death.

Carl B. Krogness, 84, a former Greenwood resident who had been at Neillsville Memorial Home since December, passed away there April 24, 1977. Funeral services were held at the Rinka Funeral Home at Greenwood. The pastor of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, Greenwood, officiated. Interment was made in the Greenwood Cemetery. Carl Krogness was born (to Mons and Martha nee Simonson Krogness) on Sept. 29, 1892, at Cambridge in Dane Co and received his education at rural Greenwood Schools. He came to the Greenwood area with his parents in 1895. He moved to a farm in the Town of Beaver in 1942, where he farmed and worked in the woods. He was never married. He was a veteran of World War I.

A wedding took place at the residence of Dr. and Mrs. S. M. Kyes on June 4, 1919, the contracting parties being Mr. Joseph M. Krogness of Greenwood and Miss Gladys V. Nelson, who has lived for some time at the home of Dr. Kyes. The duties of the best man were ably carried out by Mr. A. M. Krogness of Milbank, S. D., a brother of the groom. The bridal couple left the same evening for the town of Warner near Greenwood, where they will make their future home on the Krogness farm.

Joseph Krogness, a well known farmer of this vicinity, died at his home northeast of Greenwood. Mr. Krogness had been plowing and came home from the field complaining of a severe headache, medical aid was summoned but he passed away a few hours later. (Died of gas fumes, carbon monoxide) Joseph Marvin Krogness was born (to Mons and Martha nee Simonson Krogness) at Cambridge, Dane Co, Wis., Jan. 5, 1890. He moved with his parents to Mason City, Iowa, in 1893, where they resided until moving to Greenwood in 1895. Here deceased's father purchased 80 acres of land 1 miles northeast of the city, where Joseph grew to manhood. On June 4, 1919 he was united in marriage to Miss Gladys Nelson. To this union three children were born, Verle, age 10, Caroline, age 6, and Helen, age 4. He leaves to mourn his loss, his widow, his three children, his father, and three brothers. Funeral services were held and burial was made in the Greenwood Cemetery. [The widow Gladys Nelson Krogness next married to Elmer Helsten in 1958]

Funeral services for Mrs. Gladys Helsten, 85, of Bethel Convalescent Center, Arpin, were conducted at Rux Funeral Home, Spencer. Mrs. Helsten died at Bethel Convalescent Center, Arpin, May 15, 1980. Officiating was the pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church, Unity. Interment was in the Greenwood Cemetery. Gladys Nelson was born to the late Hans and Emily (nee Noyes) Nelson on Feb. 28, 1895 (10 Sept 1894 per cemetery records) in Clark Co.

She was married to Joseph Krogness on June 4, 1919. He died in 1932. In 1958 she was married to Elmer Helsten (as his second wife) at Ogema. He died in 1978. She farmed at Route 1, Spencer all her life. She was a member of Trondjhem Lutheran Church, Greenwood area. Surviving are five children, Verle Krogness of Bloomington, MN; Mrs. Walter (Helen) Bandura of Tripoli; Mrs. Frank (Caroline) Veserat of Madison; Lloyd Helsten of Route 1, Spencer and Robert Helsten of Route 1, Spencer one step-child, Mrs. Karl (Jean) Kroeplin of Stratford. She was preceded in death by one grandson and one brother.

The marriage of Mr. Olaf Krogness to Lizzie Engebretson, both living near Greenwood, took place May 20, 1914 at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Engebretson, living northeast of town. Miss Alice Dyre acted as bridesmaid and Mr. Joseph Krogness, a brother of the groom acted as best man. GREENWOOD GLEANER

Olaf Krogness, 77, Greenwood died at at Memorial Hospital in Neillsville, where he had been a patient for about three weeks. The cause of death was given as a cerebral thrombosis. Funeral services were conducted at Our Savior's Lutheran Church. Burial was made in the Greenwood Cemetery. Mr. Krogness was born (to Mons and Martha nee Simonson Krogness) Aug. 9, 1885 in Cambridge. His wife, the former Elizabeth Engelbretsen, died April 1, 1958. Mr. Krogness farmed in the Greenwood area for many years. He is survived by four sons, Conrad, Emory and Stewart, all at home, and Arthur, Menomonee Falls; two brothers, Carl Krogness, Greenwood; and Adolph Krogness, Sioux City, Iowa.

Funeral services for Mrs. Olaf Krogness of Greenwood, were held at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church with burial will following in the Greenwood Cemetery. Mrs. Krogness, who was born April 11, 1886, in Norway, died on her birthday (cemetery has died April 1) at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Marshfield. She had been a patient there since suffering a stroke nine days ago. The former Elizabeth Engebretson (Englebretson) and Mr. Krogness were united in marriage here March 20, 1914, and farmed 1 ½ miles east of Greenwood. She is survived by her husband and four sons, Conrad, Stewart, and Emory, all at home, and Arthur, Milwaukee; one sister, Mrs. Olaf Bragstad, Milwaukee; and two brothers, James of Greenwood and Emil of Oakland, California. (Combined:Marshfield News-Herald/ April 1958/Greenwood Gleaner) Family Notes: Elizabeth Engebretson and Olaf Krogness: Elizabeth, daughter of Edward and Ingebor Engebretson, (sometimes spelled Englebretson or Engelbretson) and Olaf Krogness farmed just outside of Greenwood. They had four sons, Conrad, Stewart, Arthur, and Emery. Only Arthur married, moved to Waukesha, and had children, the other three remained on the farm and continued to work it until they died. Contributed by: Laurel Bragstad Schaub

Birth date /Birth place: 23-Jul-1915; Mason City, Iowa. Death date / Death place: 1-Aug-2003; Clark Co Health Care Center, Owen, Clark Co, Wis. Marriage: Single; Military: WWII (US Army); Parents: Olaf & Elizabeth (Englebretson) Krogness Burial: Greenwood City Cemetery; Survivors: Brother - Art Krogness, Waukesha. Predeceased: Parents; Brothers: Stewart Krogness, Emery Krogness Source: TRG (Loyal, Clark County, Wis.) 13-AUG-2003

Stewart Clayton Krogness, 69, died May 25, 1995, at his home. Burial was in the Greenwood Cemetery. Stewart Clayton Krogness was born on Feb. 6, 1926, in Greenwood, to Olaf and Elizabeth (nee Englebretson) Krogness. After graduating from Greenwood High School, he served overseas in Japan and the Phillipines during WW II for two years. (US Army; Tec 5; 4th Platoon 6 Special Sv. Co.) He then attended the University of Wisconsin for two years. He then returned to the family farm, where he farmed and lived until his death. Survivors include three brothers, Art Krogness, Waukesha and Conrad and Emery Krogness, both of Greenwood. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Emery Kenneth Krogness, 68, Greenwood, died Aug 3, 1996, at his home. Burial was in the Greenwood Cemetery. Emery Kenneth Krogness was born on Aug. 3, 1928, in Greenwood, to Olaf and Elizabeth (nee Englebretson) Krogness. He received his education at Greenwood Public School. After his schooling, he served in the U.S. Military during the Korean Conflict for four years. After returning home he worked as a farm laborer all his life. Survivors include two brothers, Conrad Krogness, Greenwood and Art Krogness, Waukesha. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Stewart.

1905< #44 Kuehn, Ferdinand Head W M 42 Widower Wisconsin Germany Farmer 12 O M F Katie Daughter W F 13 S Wisconsin Wisconsin Hubert Son W M 11 S Wisconsin Wisconsin Johnie Son W M 9 S Wisconsin Wisconsin August Brother W M 50 S Wisconsin Germany Farm Laborer 8

1906-1915 sec 28 residence F. Kuehn (1880-1893= Jacob Scheid; 1920 = H. Kuehn, son-in-law)

UCC Cemetery: Ernest Ferdinand Kuehn, 19 July 1862 – 9 June 1942, parents Carl and Fiederike nee Nothnagel Kuehn. Married 14 Nov 1888 Marie Johanna Scheidt (6 Dec 1860 – 26 Nov 1900); married 13 June 1901 Maria Seims (23 July 1881 – 18 June 1934). (Marie

Siemms married July 13, 1901 per V2 pg 326 of Clark Co marriages. Divorced prior to 15 March 1904 per Helmuth Siems 1983 obit, she next married on 18 Mar 1919 to Joseph Mike Kopp per Maria Siems Kopp 1934 obit and Joseph Kopp 1961 obit.)

“...Trinity Lutheran Church was begun as a mission by Rev. Otto Neuman, then of Fairchild, in 1908, and organized June 14^th of that year with eight charter members: Robert H. Steffen, Simon Schwarze, Julius Voigt, M. Meinhardt, Mr. P. W. Gullord, Herman Froelich, Ferdinand Kuehn, G. H. Kaddatz. The old Baptist church building (now the City Hall) was rented for $10 for one year. The first resident pastor was Rev. C. F. Schrein. The permanent church home was erected in 1913. The parsonage was bought in 1911....” The Hub of Clark County (1853 - 1934)

Mrs. Mary Kuehn, whose death was chronicled last week, was taken ill Sunday and died the following Monday at 4 o'clock p.m. Her maiden name was Mary Scheit (also spelled Scheidt and Scheid) and she was born (parents = Jacob and Katherine nee Schaub Scheid) in 1861 (s/b 1860), her age being 39 years, 6 months and a few days. She was married (14 Nov 1888) just thirteen years last Thanksgiving day, in (Town of Ashford) Fond du Lac Co, Wis. She leaves a husband (Ferdinand), a little girl (Katie) of nine years and two boys of seven (Herbert) and five (John) years. Chas Kuehn, a brother of her husband, was the only one of his relatives present at the funeral. Those of her (rest of obit missing, nothing further found on Charles Kuehn)

Kathryn was born in Lomira, Dodge Co., WI and died in Neillsville, Clark Co, WI. She married Adolph Matt Geisler on 4 May 1910 in Warner township. (For more info see “Geisler family, Warner township”)

John was born in Warner township and died in Marshfield, Wood Co., Wi. He married Elsie Maud Orsburn on 25 Nov 1920 in Greenwood, CC, daughter of Orie and Rachel nee Ferguson Orsburn. Children: Irene Marie, married Milo Sandry, William Lowe; Dale Lawrence, b. 13 Oct 1925, d. 3 April 1990, married Martha Alice Wheeler. (See Allen Hodnott’s bio of the Kuehn family on this Clark Co web-site.)

Mr. Hubert Kuehn and Miss Lena Seibold were quietly married last Wednesday evening. They are making their home on the farm that he has rented from his father (Greenwood).

Services were held at Immanuel United Church of Christ, Greenwood, for Hubert Kuehn, 94, Greenwood, Clark Co. He died Oct. 31, 1987 at the Stanley Nursing Home. Burial was in the West Side Cemetery. Pallbearers were Allan Hodnett, Lynn Hodnett, Robert Abramczak, Dennis Stephan, Dale Kuehn, Bernard Orsburn and Larry Hodnett. He was born Aug. 31, 1893 to Ferdinand and Mary (nee Scheid) Kuehn in the Town of Warner. He received his education at Decker and German Reformed Schools in the Town of Warner.
When he was 17 he moved to Horicon, where he worked as a laborer at the Van Brunt Manufacturing Company until 1911, when he moved back to the family farm. He farmed until 1958, but continued living on the farm in retirement until 1967, when he moved to the City of Greenwood. He married Lena Seibold Nov. 11, 1914 at Greenwood. She preceded him in death May 31, 1983. Surviving are a son, Harold (1920-2001), Owen; two daughters, Mrs. John (Avalyn) Stephan, Waldo and Mrs. Harold (Eileen) Hodnett, Withee. Preceding him in death besides his wife and parents are three sons (Norbert 1915-1967; Floyd 1922-1923; Evan 1928-1974), one sister (Kathryn nee Kuehn Geisler 1891-1981), one brother (John Kuehn 1895 –1981) and one half-brother (Helmuth Siems 1904–1983).

KUEHN, Lena nee Seibold (4 Mar 1894 – 31 May 1983)
Mrs. Hubert (Lena) Kuehn, 89, of 118 N. Andrews, Greenwood, died May 31, 1983 at Memorial Hospital, Neillsville. Funeral services were at Immanuel United Church of Christ, and interment was in the West Side Cemetery.

Serving as pallbearers were grandsons, Lynn Hodnett, Allan Hodnett, Larry Hodnett, Mark Stasek, Lee Happel and Dale Kuehn. Lena Seibold was born on March 4, 1894, in the Town of Warner to Andrew and Lena (nee Conrad) Seibold. She received her education at Braun Settlement School. On Nov. 11, 1914, she and Hubert Kuehn were married in the Town of Warner. After their marriage, they farmed in the Town of Warner. For the past 16 years, they have been living in the City of Greenwood. Survivors include her husband, Hubert two daughters, Mrs. Harold (Eileen) Hodnett of Withee and Mrs. John (Ivalyn) Stephan of Waldo, Wis. one son, Harold Kuehn of Owen one brother, John Seibold of Greenwood one sister, Mrs. Alfred (Ina) Laabs of Mauston. Preceding her in death, besides her parents, were three sons, two brothers and two sisters.

Mr. Helmuth Siems and Miss Mina Westphal were married July 2, 1927, at the brides' home. They were attended by Mr. Floyd Christman and Miss Lena Stafford.

Helmuth Siems, age 79, of Port Edwards, a Neillsville native, died June 6, 1983, at Riverview Hospital, Wisconsin Rapids, where he had been a patient since May 31.

Services were at the United Methodist Church, Port Edwards. Burial was in the Village of Port Edwards Cemetery. Helmuth Fred Siems was born March 15, 1904, in Neillsville (delayed birth record V46, pg 161, dated 18 Oct 1941) to Mary (nee Siems) and Ferdinand Kuehn (his parents were divorced at the time of his birth so Helmuth could not have surname of Kuehn). He married Mina May Westphal July 2, 1927, in Clark Co. She died August 11, 1971. He moved to Port Edwards in 1941 and was employed as a millwright by Nekoosa Papers Inc. at its Port Edwards Mill. Surviving Helmuth include a sister, Frieda (Leo) Young (already deceased in 1976) of Davenport, IA, two half-sisters Luella (Albert) Mohr of Neillsville, Clara (Harold) Below of Stockton, IL, one half-brother, Theodore (Doris) Kopp, Sr.; three sons, James of Port Edwards, and Floyd and Henry of Wisconsin Rapids; one daughter, Helen of Port Edwards. Preceding Helmuth in death was one son (born, died 2 March 1934, no name) and two grandchildren.

Miss Frieda Siems formerly of Neillsville and Leo M. Young were married Dec. 16, 1920 at Highland Park, Ill. The bride is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Siems of this city and formerly made her home with them. For some time she was one of the Republican and Press office force and we wish her and her husband the greatest success and happiness. (Daughter of Maria Sophia Margaret nee Siems. Born 16 April 1899 V2 pg 356 CC birth records, full sister of Helmuth Siems per his 1934 obit, means that Ernest Ferdinand Kuehn was also her father? Per Dolores Kenyon, Frieda died 27 May 1976 in Iowa.)

Mrs. Joseph (Mike) Kopp of the Town of Pine Valley died Monday. A goiter of long-standing and large growth was operated Saturday and she failed to rally. Funeral Services were held the Schiller Funeral Home and at the Reformed Church. (The following added information now being added by granddaughter, Dolores Mohr Kenyon.) Mrs. Joseph Kopp of the Town of Pine Valley died on Monday, June 18, 1934, at the Neillsville Hospital, following a goiter removal operation on Saturday, from which she failed to rally. Mrs. Kopp was born (St. John’s of Bensenville, Il church record) Maria Sophia Margaretha Siems to Henry and Louisa nee Pingel Siems in DuPage County, IL, on July 23, 1883. (Mary Siemms first married Ernest Ferdinand Kuehn on 13 July 1901, CC marriages V2, pg 326; they were later divorced.) She was married (second) to Joseph M Kopp (1882-1961) on March 19, 1919. Mary is survived by her husband and five children: Frieda (nee Siems, born 16 April 1899) (Leo) Young, and Helmuth (Mina) Siems, both of Neillsville, Luella, Theodore (9 Sept 1921-17 Mar 2005) and Clara all at home. She was preceded in death by her parents, one son, Frederick (29 Nov 1925 – 11 Mar 1927), and one grandson. Burial was made in the Neillsville Cemetery.

Kopp, Joseph Michael (7 Nov 1882 – 20 Nov 1961)
Joseph Michael Kopp, 79, R. #2 Neillsville, died November 20, 1961 in Neillsville. Funeral services were held from the Georgas Funeral Home, the Calvary Lutheran Church officiating. Burial was made in the Neillsville Cemetery. Mr. Kopp was born Nov 7, 1882, in Elba, MN. He received his education in rural schools there and came to Clark Co as a young man. He farmed in the Town of Levis until 19 years ago, when he retired. On March 18, 1919, he married the former Mary Siems, who died in June 1934. Three children survive: Luella (Albert) Mohr, and Theodore, Sr. (Doris) Kopp, of Neillsville; and Clara (Harold) Below, Stockton, IL. Other survivors include two stepchildren, Frieda (Leo) Young, Davenport, IA, and Helmuth (Mina) Siems, Port Edwards, WI. Preceding Joseph in death were his parents, and a son, Frederick, two sisters, Frances and Clara, and three brothers, Fred, Frank and George. People who came from away for the service were: Mr. and Mrs. Harold Below and family, Stockton, IL, Mr. and Mrs. Helmuth Siems, Mr. and Mrs. James Siems and Helen Siems, of Port Edwards; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Siems, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Siems, of Wisconsin Rapids; Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Novak and family, Merrillan; Mr. and Mrs. Ned King and family, Milwaukee; Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Kopp, Humbird; Mr. and Mrs. Dewayne Lloyd, Stoughton, WI. (Any added information not in original obituary, was added by granddaughter, Dolores Mohr Kenyon.)

1905< #39 Kuester, Gottlieb Head W M 39 M Wisconsin Germany Farmer 11 O F Minnie Wife W F 41 M Wisconsin Germany House Keeper Lydia Daughter W F 17 S Wisconsin Wisconsin Domestic Henry Son W M 14 S Wisconsin Wisconsin Farm Laborer Willie Son W M 12 S Wisconsin Wisconsin Ella Daughter W F 10 S Wisconsin Wisconsin Norbert Son W M 6 S Wisconsin Wisconsin

July 1948: The Gottlieb Kuester home in Greenwood was the scene of an unusual reunion Sunday, July 4. After a separation of 34 years the six Kuester brothers found it possible to be together again. They were: Fred of Loyal, Christ from Keil, Gottlieb from Greenwood, William from Milwaukee, Henry of Sheboygan and Ferdinand of Neillsville.

Mrs. Wilhemine Kuester, daughter of Wilhelm and Johanna (nee Girke) Reinke, was born May 6, 1864 (UCC has born 6 Aug 1864) in the Town of Herman, Sheboygan Co, Wis. She was baptized in early infancy and confirmed on April 12, 1878. She spent her childhood and early youth in and about the Town of Herman. On April 25, 1888 (27 April 1888 per UCC) she was united in marriage with Gottlieb Kuester. (3 Mar 1866 – 3 Nov 1954, son of Christian and Maria nee Zieman Kuester) Their union was blessed with six sons and two daughters. Three sons preceded her in death, dying in early infancy (UCC cemetery: Gilbert Gottlieb 5 Jan 1897 – 26 Mar 1898; Albert Gustav 29 Dec 1899 – 3 Jan 1900; Gustave, born and died 14 June 1902). One son, Henry, died in the year 1927, reach an age of 36 years (obit following). On the third of May 1888 she came with her husband to Clark Co and they settled on a farm in the Town of Warner, where she resided until her death. She became a member of the Immanuel Reformed Church in the year 1889, and has also been an active member of the Ladies Aid since it was organized. After a brief illness of about two weeks she was taken to her final reward on July 2, 1934, at the age of 70 years, 1 month and 26 days. She leaves to mourn her death, two daughters, Lydia (Mrs. Julius Dill), Greenwood, Wis.; Ella (Mrs. Albert Fravert) of the Town of Warner; two sons, Wilhelm and Norbert of the Town of Warner. Besides these she leaves to mourn her death three brothers, Herman, August and Charles Reinke of Sheboygan Co and one sister, Mrs. George Brill, Calumet, Mich. Funeral services were held from the Immanuel Reformed Church.

Miss Lydia Kuester, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gottlieb Kuester, and Mr. Julius Dill, were united in marriage Sept. 16, 1911, at the home of the bride’s parents on the West Side.

The German Reformed of the West Side performing the ceremony. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Ella Kuester and Miss Mamie Mund of Globe. The groom was attended by F.A. Horn and Henry Kuester, the latter being the bride’s brother. Mr. and Mrs. Dill will go to housekeeping at once in the house just vacated by John Stafford.

Services for Mrs. Lydia Martha Dill, 86, of Greenwood were held at Zion United Church of Christ. Mrs. Dill died Sept. 13, 1974 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield, where she was taken early that same morning following a stroke. Burial followed in the Greenwood Cemetery.

Pallbearers, all grandsons, were William and Michael Mitte, Nick Matkovich, and Gary, Jack and Tom Abel. The former Lydia Martha Kuester was born June 10, 1888, northwest of Greenwood and lived most of her life here. Her marriage on Sept. 16, 1911, at the West Side Reformed Church at Greenwood was to Julius Dill. Survivors include four sons, Gottlieb, Milwaukee, Gilbert, Grafton, Henry, Chicago, and Harvey, at home four daughters, Mrs. Phillip (Alberta) Thomas, Las Vegas, Nev., Mrs. Adolph (Anita) Abel, Greenwood, Mrs. Louis (Beulah) Matkovich, Willard, and Mrs. Harold (Julia) Mitte, Neillsville; a brother, Norbert Kuester, Greenwood. Preceding her in death were two sons, Leo and Norbert; two brothers, Henry and William, and a sister, Mrs. Albert (Ella) Fravert.

Oct. 22nd, 1913, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. Kuester of the West Side, the marriage of Henry Kuester and Miss Mamie Mundt was solemnized. The couple was attended by Wm. Kuester and Byron Mundt and Ella Kuester and Emma Goeke. Those who were present from away are: Mr. and Mrs. F. Kuester of Neillsville, Mr. and Mrs. Lucas of Plymouth, Mr. and Mrs. Chris Kuester, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kuester of Sheboygan, Mr. and Mrs. Nick Ludovic of Dorchester and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kreisch of Marshfield.

Henry Kuester passed away at the hospital at Marshfield Sept. 7th, 1927 the cause of his death being heart trouble. Deceased was born in the town of Warner, March 23, 1891. On Oct. 22, 1913 he was united in marriage to Miss Mary Mundt (25 July 1890 – 12 Feb 1957). This union was blessed with six children. Mr. Kuester had been ailing for about a year. About two and one half weeks ago he was taken to the hospital at Marshfield, and although everything with the power of medical science was done for him, he continued to decline. He leaves to mourn, his wife, five children, Dorothy, Edward, Leona, Lila and John, two brothers, William and Norbert, two sisters, Mrs. Albert Fravert and Mrs. Julius Dill, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gotlieb Kuester. One daughter, Evelyn, died in 1922. Funeral services were held from the West Side Reformed Church. The body was laid to rest in the West Side Cemetery.

William C. Kuester, 80, a lifelong resident of the Greenwood area, died of a heart attack at Jan. 21, 1973. Services were held at the Hill Funeral Home in Greenwood, with burial in Greenwood cemetery. The Zion United Church of Christ in Greenwood officiated. Mr. Kuester was born on Dec. 15, 1892, in the town of Warner in Greenwood, and was married on May 7, 1914, to Emma Goeke at the Goeke home. His wife survives him. After marriage they farmed northwest of Greenwood until 1939, when they built the Parkway Club, one mile north of Greenwood, which they operated until 1959, when they retired and moved to the city of Greenwood. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Sunday May 10, 1964. Survivors include two daughters, Miss Loretta Kuester, at home, and Mrs. Douglas (Eldora) Luther of Merrill; two sons, Lawrence Kuester of St. Louis, Mo.; and Leon Kuester of Greenwood; one sister, Mrs. Lydia Dill of Greenwood; one brother, Norbert Kuester of Greenwood. One brother, Henry Kuester and one sister, Ella Fravert, preceded him in death.

Emma Kuester, 87, of 311 S. Eaton, Greenwood, died Dec. 27, 1983. Funeral services were at Zion United Church of Christ, Greenwood. Interment was in the Greenwood Cemetery. Emma Goeke was born to August and Lena (nee Stockmeier) Goeke on Aug. 5, 1896, at Newton, Wis. She received her education at Newton School. On May 7, 1914, she and William Kuester were married at Greenwood. They farmed in the Town of Warner until 1939, when they built the Parkway Club and ran that for 20 years. They later retired and moved to the City of Greenwood. Surviving her are one son, Leon of Greenwood, two daughters, Miss Loretta Kuester of Greenwood, and Mrs. Douglas (Eldora) Luther of Merrill. She was predeceased by her husband in Jan. 1973 her parents one son, Lawrence, three sisters and one brother.

KUESTER, Ella marriage 22 Sept 1915
Sept. 22nd, 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 relatives and friends attending the wedding from out of town were Mrs. Geo. Warner and children of Minneapolis, Mr. and Mrs. John Trimberger of Granton, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Schoettler of Loyal, Mrs. Gus Reinke and children of Plymouth and Miss Louise Brill of Calumet, Mich., Mr. and Mrs. Ferd Kuester and Mr. Byron Mund of Neillsville. The newly weds will make their home on the farm of the groom's father in Greenwood. (Ella Kuester Fravert 1894-1958, see “Fravert family, Warner township)

Norbert Kuester, 84, of Route 2, Greenwood, died Jan. 7, 1983. Funeral services were at Immanuel United Church of Christ, Greenwood. Burial was in the West Side Cemetery.
Serving as pallbearers were grandsons, DaNeil Humke, Thomas Prall, Fred, Mark and Russell Awe and Jay LaBonte. Honorary pallbearers were Leon and Elmer Kuester, Walter Rasmussen, Harry and Arvin Liebzeit and Elmer Humke. Norbert Kuester was born on Sept. 4, 1898, in the Town of Warner to Gottlieb and Minnie (nee Reinke) Kuester. He received his education at the Benjamin School. He worked in the lumber camps with his father for many years. On June 7, 1923, he and Lena (Martha) Abel (21 May 1904 – 27 Nov 1997) were married in the Town of Eaton. They observed their Golden wedding Anniversary in 1973. He farmed in the Town of Warner all his life, retiring in 1961. He is survived by his wife two daughters, Mrs. Calvin (Gladys) Awe of Owen and Mrs. Eldore (Violet) Humke of Greenwood. Preceding him in death were several brothers and sisters.

1905< #117 Kuester, Fred Head W M 31 M Wisconsin Germany Farmer 9 O F F Alvina Wife W F 22 M Wisconsin Germany House Keeper Lilly Daughter W F 9/12 S Wisconsin Wisconsin

Greenwood cemetery: Fred W. Kuester, b. 16 Aug 1873, d. 9 Aug 1960, married on 11 Nov 1903 to Alvina B. Brandt, b. 25 April 1883, d. 31 Mar 1970, daughter of John and Minnie nee Rossow Brandt. (Note that marriages has Alvina marrying Fredrick Kruston)

Lilly M. Kuester, 98, Chetek, died Sept. 30, 2002, at Knapp Haven Nursing Home, Chetek. A memorial service was held at Immanuel United Church of Christ, Greenwood. Lilly M. Kuester was born on Aug. 7, 1904, in Greenwood, to Frederick and Alvina (nee Brandt) Kuester. She married Harold Kuester and was a seamstress and homemaker. Survivors include one son, Harold (Mimi) Kuester; three daughters, Karlyn (Gary) Kuester-Meinert, Sharon (Dan Hinton) Kuester, and Susan (Richard) Kuester-Kolterjohn; six grandchildren, Trish (Cameron Draws) Meinert, Tracy Meinert, Alison Kolterjohn, Melissa Kolterjohn, Graham (Deb) Kolterjohn and Sonia Kuester; one great-grandchild, Logan Meinert-Draws; two sisters, Elmira Mattes and Norma Ebert; one brother, Irwin Kuester. Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband, Harold, in December 1967; four brothers, Art Kuester, Elmer Kuester, George Kuester and Eddie Kuester; and one sister, Elvira Briski.

UCC cemetery: Elmer Donald Kuester, b. 23 May 1913, d. 3 May 1997, married 25 Jan 1937 to Ursula Kutzler b. 28 Dec 1913, d. 26 April 1997.

At the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Woepse, their daughter, Miss Evelyn was united in marriage to George Kuester, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kuester. Miss Almira Horn was maid of honor, Ervin Kuester was best man. Mr. and Mrs. Kuester are spending the week at Milwaukee and Sheboygan. The young couple will reside with the bride's parents in the Town of Longwood, Clark Co.

Eveline Dorothy Kuester, 87, of Greenwood died Aug. 3, 2004, at Clark Co Health Care Center in Owen. A memorial service was held at Greenwood's Immanuel United Church of Christ. Inurnment followed in the church cemetery. Eveline was born March 17, 1917, to Henry and Johanna (Schmidt) Woepse on the home farm in the town of Longwood. She was united in marriage to George O. Kuester (George Otto 12 Mar 1912 – 16 Nov 1998) on May 6, 1936. Her husband died Nov. 16, 1998. The couple farmed in the town of Longwood and later in the town of Warner until their retirement. She is survived by two sons, Jerrold (Nancy) Kuester, Holcombe, and Vernon "Butch" (Kathy) Kuester, Stanley; a daughter, Lola Venet, Withee.

E. F. "Eddie" Kuester, 87, Greenville, Ohio, died Feb. 9, 1995, at the Brethren's Home. A memorial service was held at the First Presbyterian Church, Greenville. Burial was at Palestine Cemetery. He was born on Nov. 14, 1907, in Greenwood, Clark County, to Fred and Alvina (nee Brandt) Kuester. He graduated from Greenwood High School and the University of Wisconsin at Madison, where he majored in agriculture. He moved to Darke County, Ohio, on Oct. 1, 1930, when he was hired by Jackson School, now Mississinawa Valley. He married Alice Rush on June 23, 1935. She survives. He taught at Jackson School for 11 years, then went to teach Vo-Ag at Ansonia High School. In 1945, he became the agricultural extension agent for Darke Co until 1970. In the later 1980's, he received the alumnus citation from the University of Wisconsin for his work in agriculture. He was a member of First United Presbyterian Church in Greenville, where he had served as elder.

Survivors include his wife four brothers, Arthur Kuester, Thorp: Irwin Kuester, Mount Olive, Ill. Elmer Kuester and George Kuester, both of Greenwood and three sisters, Lilly Kuester, Milwaukee; Norma Ebert, Loyal and Elmira Mattes, Thorp. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Elvera Briski.

Miss Elmira Mildred Kuester, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kuester, town of Warner became the bride of Phillip Carl Mattes Jr., son of Phillip Mattes, Sr., town of Reseburg at a simple ceremony performed at the West Side Reformed Church. Miss Elvera Kuester, twin sister of the bride, and Irvin Kuester, Oak Park, Ill., a brother, attended the couple.

Mr. and Mrs. Mattes will make their home at Reseburg, where the bridegroom is engaged in farming. (Elmira, born 26 Jan 1919, no death date in Sylvian/Reeseburg cemetery. Phillip C. Mattes, born 9 Sept 1912, died 13 Aug 1982, buried Sylvian cemetery.)

Miss Elvera Kuester, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kuester, Greenwood exchanged wedding vows with Tony Briski, son of Mr. and Mrs. Matt Briski, also of Greenwood, Jan. 30, 1943 in St. Louis, Mo. Mr. and Mrs. Briski will reside in Chicago where the groom is employed.

Elvera Briski, 72, a former Greenwood, resident, died May 20, 1992. Services were held at Concordia Lutheran Church, Berwyn, Ill., Interment was in Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Stickney, Ill. She was born Jan. 26, 1919, in Greenwood. She married Tony Briski Jan. 30, 1943. Survivors include her husband, one daughter, two grandchildren, three sisters, Lilly Kuester, Chetek; Elmila Mattes, Thorp and Norma Ebert, Loyal and five brothers, Art Kuester, Stanley; Irven Kuester, Mt. Olive, Ill; Ed Kuester, Greenville, Ohio; George Kuester and Elmer Kuester, both of Greenwood.

Miss Norma Kuester, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kuester of the Town of Warner, and Walter Ebert, son of Frank Ebert of Colby, were united in marriage at the West Side Reformed Church. The attendants were Miss Lorinda Horn, niece of the groom and Elmer Kuester, brother of the bride. After the ceremony they left on a trip to Rochester, Minn. They will make their home on the groom's farm in the Town of Beaver.

Nonna M. Ebert, 94, Loyal, died May 2, 2004, at the House of the Dove Hospice Home, Marshfield. A memorial service was held at Immnanuel United Church of Christ, Greenwood. Burial was in the parish cemetery. Norma M. Kuester was born on Nov. 24, 1909, in rural Greenwood, to Fred and Alvina (nee Brandt) Kuester. She attended Decker School and worked in Milwaukee for a year following her education. She married Walter G. Ebert on September 24, 1932, at the Immanuel United Church of Christ, Greenwood. The couple farmed in the town of Beaver until 1947, and then were the owners/operators of the Loyal Hotel until 1970. She moved to the Thomas Apartments in 1984, and resided there until 2004. Her interests included sewing and traveling, but she had a special passion for playing cards.

She will be sadly missed by her daughters, Lois (Darrel) Horn, Greenwood, Nan Jean (Milton) Molle, Abbotsford, and Karen (George) Steckl, Waukesha; eight grandchildren, Denise Horn, Marshfield, Amy (Brent) Horn-Delzer, Janesville, Melanie (Neil) Horn-Bottemiller, Prior Lake, Minn., Gregory (Jamie) Molle, Bloomington, Minn. Kimberly (Mark) Smiley, Maple Grove, Minn., David Steckl, Harvard, Ill., Jamie (Carrie) Steckl, Waukesha, and Chad (Michelle) Steckl, Waukesha; and one sister, Elmira Mattes, Thorp. Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband, Walter Ebert, on May 1, 1955; and her siblings, Lily, Art, Eddie, George, Elmer, Irwin and Elvera.

Irwin N. Kuester, 87, Ettrick, died April 13, 2003, at Marinuka Manor, Galesville. Irwin N. Kuester was born on Sept. 29, 1915, in Greenwood, to Fred and Alvina (nee Brandt) Kuester. He married Frances Yurkovich on Feb. 7, 1939, in Chicago. They moved to Mt. Olive, Ill., and later to Galesville. Survivors include his wife, Frances; two daughters, Myrna (Richard) Gorka, Ettrick, and Donna Kuester, Elmwood Park, Ill and two sisters, Elmira Mattes, Thorp, and Norma Ebert, Loyal. Preceding him in death were his parents, one son, two sisters and four brothers.

1905< #82 Larson, Anthony Head W M 62 Widower Norway Norway Farmer 4 O F Joseph Son W M 17 S Wisconsin Norway Farm Laborer 10 Larson, Lena Daughter W F 14 S Wisconsin Norway Severson, John Son in Law W M 24 M Norway Norway Farm Laborer 9 Edith Daughter W F 22 M Wisconsin Norway Verne Grandson W M 7 S Wisconsin Wis/Norway Ernest Grandson W M 3 S Wisconsin Wis/Norway Lilly Grand Daughter W F 1 S Wisconsin Wis/Norway

Anthony Larson of section 36, Warner Township, Clark Co, was born in Trondhjem, Norway, April 20, 1843, the son of Lars Anderson, a native of Christiana. The later was a laborer in a paper mill, also superintendent of the same, in Trondhjem. Anthony, in 1860, came to the United States, stopping first at Black River Falls, where he worked in a sawmill several years, and was also engaged in lumbering.

In 1868 he came to Clark Co and settled on his present homestead of eighty acres, forty of which is cleared. For his first residence he and his brother (Chris) carried the logs and built a round-log shanty, with a roof of basswood scraps, an ironwood pole chimney plastered with clay, and they used blocks of wood for chairs. The wild animals were very numerous at that time, and Mr. Larson once shot a deer through the window of his cabin, early one morning while the remainder of the family was asleep. He was married in January 1866, to Ingebor Haralson, and they had ten children, all of whom are now living (all living? Only eight are listed, missed John and one other son.): Matilda, Harry, Louise, Levis (s/b Louis), Ida (Edith), Helma, Joseph and Tina (a.k.a. “Tena”). Mr. Larson has worked in the pineries nearly every winter since coming to this county, and has also been engaged in logging for the past three winters on his own account. He has been Assessor of the town for the past six years was a member of the Town Board one year, and has been a Clerk of the School District ever since his district was organized. Religiously he is a member of the Lutheran Church socially, of the I.O.O.F. fraternity and politically a Republican. "Biographical History of Clark and Jackson Counties" 1891

“...Robert McCalvey, Frank Pfeiffer, Anthony (1843 – 1920) and Chris Larson came in 1868. Chris Larson was a cabinetmaker, making spinning wheels, cabinets, scrool and bracket work. Some of his work can still be found in one of the older homes. Bob Grover was the first cabinet maker in Greenwood but did not remain long....” The Hub of Clark County (1853 - 1934)

After a brief illness Anthony Larson passed away in death at the Lutheran Hospital at Eau Claire, Wis., April 2, 1920. Deceased was born in Norway April 20, 1843 and was therefore 76 years, 11 months and 2 days old at the time of his death. He came to America when twenty years old and was united in marriage to Miss Engbar Harldson at Black River Falls in 1861. Ten Children were born to this union, five sons and five daughters. His wife (Engebor, b 1 Sep 1846, d 3 Oct 1893), one son (unnamed, died between 1901 and 1920) and one daughter (Louisa 1871-1901) preceded him in death. He leaves to mourn their loss, the following children, Harold (Harry) of Greenwood; Louis of Lander, Wash.; John of British Columbia; Joseph of Rib Lake, Wis.; Mrs. (Mathilda) Mike Hendrickson, Mrs. (Ida/Edith) John Severson, Mrs. Chas. (Tina/Tena) Rossman (should be “Rossow”) and Mrs. Henry (Helma) Salzwedl, all of this vicinity. Funeral services were held from the M.E. Church. Burial was in the Greenwood Cemetery.

Louisa Barbara Woodkey was the fourth child of Anthony Larson and wife, and was born on the home farm northeast of town on June 3, 1871 and spent her life in this place. She was married about six years (1895) ago to E. J. (Should be F. J. for Fred J.) Woodkey, who with their only surviving son who bears his father's name, is left to mourn her early demise. For four years previous to her marriage she kept house for her father after her mother's death (in 1893). She is the first of a family of ten children to pass from earth. She was always considered of robust health until this spring when it was first feared that the dread consumption had take hold on her, and though her husband gave her the best care and medical attention possible, the disease rapidly accomplished its work of destruction. The remains were laid to rest in the Greenwood cemetery.

“...Later blacksmiths in town were Ira Barr, Fred Woodkey, Len Eastman, William Rossman, Albert Schwarze and Tony Barr. Schwarze and Barr each conduct a blacksmith shop here now....” The Hub of Clark County (1853 - 1934) [No more found on this Woodkey family, all Woodkey except Louisa are buried in the Loyal Lutheran cemetery. No cemetery info on Fred J. Woodkey. Fred J. Woodkey on the 1895 Eaton census.]

Funeral services for Mrs. Matilda Hendrickson, 84, who died June 7, 1950 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield, were held in Schiller s Funeral Home, and in the United Lutheran Church. Burial was made in the Greenwood Cemetery. Mrs. Hendrickson, nee Larson (daughter of Anthony and Ingebor nee Haralson Larson) was born Sept 20, 1865, in Black River Falls. On Oct. 14, 1883 she married Michael Hendrickson in Greenwood, and until his death 13 years ago she lived on a farm 3 miles northeast of Greenwood. She had lived in the city of Greenwood since that time. Survivors include five daughters, Mrs. Sidney (Mila) Heidrick, and Mrs. Olaf (Mabel) Johnson, Greenwood; Mrs. Lee (Matilda) Appleford, Asotin, Wash. Mrs. Ollie Johnson, Wausau; Mrs. Joe (Lillian) Conrad, Chicago and two sons, Alfred, Asotin, Wash. and Clarence, Marshfield. A 2-year-old son, Orville, preceded her in death in 1908. Other survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Charles Rossow, Granton; Mrs. Helma Salzwedel, Asotin, Wash. and three brothers, Louis, John and Joseph, all living in the west.

Edith Larson Severson was born (parents were Anthony and Ingebor nee Haralson Larson) on the old home farm near Greenwood, February 29, 1880, and at the age of 57 years, 10 months and 17 days. On January 12, 1938 at River Pines Sanatorium in Stevens Point, she passed away after a long illness. She was at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Lillian Schmidt, who tenderly cared for her from April 1937 until December 29th, when she was taken to the sanatorium. In 1897 she was united in marriage to John Severson, who preceded her in death in April 1914. Eight children were born to this union, Vern of Greenwood Arnold of Phelps, Lillian (Mrs. Hans Schmidt) of Willard Elmer of Willard, Floyd of Prescott; Beatrice (Mrs. Frank Heinzen) of Shawano, and two sons, Arthur and Johnny who died in infancy. The funeral services were held at the Methodist Church in Greenwood. The pallbearers were six nephews, Lawrence Johnson, Clarence Hendrickson, Lawrence Larson and Walter Johnson. She was laid to rest in the Greenwood Cemetery. Mrs. Severson leaves to mourn her loss, besides her children, three sisters, Ms. Matilda Hendrickson, Mrs. Helma Salzwedel, Mrs. Tena Rossow and three brothers, Louie, John and Jacob (s/b Joseph) all of Washington. Those from away who attended the funeral were Arnold Severson and two daughters, Carol and Agnes of Phelps. Floyd Severson of Prescott, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Heinzen of Shawano, Mr. and Mrs Charley Rossow of Granton, Mrs. Helma Salzwedel and son, Lester of Marshfield, Mrs. S. Lyle of Loyal, Mrs. George Geire of Marshfield, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Tessmer and daughter of Spencer and Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Mess and daughter of Marshfield. >[Note that the John Severson family is included on the 1905 Anthony Larson census, it is further detailed under “Severson”]

Henry Salzwedel, a life long resident of the Town of Beaver, died at the St. Joseph’s Hospital at Marshfield where he was a patient only a few days with scarlet fever complicated by pneumonia. Henry Salzwedel was born December 22, 1878 in Dodge Co, Wisconsin. He was 58 years, 3 months and 23 days at the time of his death. At the age of six he came with his parents to Greenwood. He made his home on the farm in the Town of Beaver and followed the mason trade. On March 18, 1936 he had an auction and retired from the farm and moved to the city of Marshfield to live. On April 12, 1899 he was married to Miss Helma Larson (daughter of Anthony and Ingebor nee Haralson Larson). To this union was born seven children. He is survived by his widow and his seven children which are Mrs. Elsie Brown, Mrs., George Gerl and Mrs. Lawrence Mess all of Marshfield; Mrs. Arthur Hendrickson of Greenwood; Ira Salzwedel, Willard; Mrs. Walter Johnson of Greenwood, and Lester at home. Three sisters also survive, namely Mrs. Herman Vandehey, Appleton; Mrs. Charles Cummings, Tomahawk, and Mrs. Otto Rossow of Loyal. His parents, one brother and two sisters preceded him in death.

1905< #84 Larson, Harry Head W M 26 M Wisconsin Norway Farmer 8 O F Anna Wife W F 24 M Norway Norway House Keeper Lawrence son W M 3 S Wisconsin Wis/Norway Norman son W M 11/12 S Wisconsin Wis/Norway

Harry Larson (son of Anthony and Ingebor nee Haralson Larson), a well-known and highly respected farmer residing about 2 ½ miles northeast of Greenwood, died very suddenly last Sunday afternoon. At about nine o’clock Sunday morning Albert Rossow, Otto Luder and Fred Duval, the latter two from Manville, came to the Larson home and persuaded Mr. Larson to go fishing with them. They had a number of quarts of moonshine in their car and before leaving each took several drinks. Upon reaching the river all but Larson got out to go fishing. The moonshine having made Larson sick, he stayed in the car. At about three o’clock that afternoon Rossow, Luder and Duvall returned to the car and found Larson lying on the ground. They picked him up and put him in the car and started for his home, but before arriving there they changed their mind and brought him to Greenwood to see a doctor. Before arriving at the Dr.’s office he had died. The body was taken to the Bishop undertaking parlors, where on Monday an inquest was held. The inquest was adjourned to the Volk hall, where Albert Rossow presented his side of the story, the other two, Luder and Duvall not being present. The inquest was adjourned until a later date. On Tuesday a part of the dead mans body was sent to Madison for examination. Mr. Larson was a man of about fifty years of age and was a leader in his community. He was not a drinking man, but one who was well liked by all. He leaves his wife and several children to mourn his loss. Funeral services were held from the home this. The case is drawing statewide attention and undoubtedly the party that made or furnished the moonshine will be apprehended.

Funeral rites were at Our Savior's Lutheran Church for Mrs. Anna Marie Larson, 74, who died April 5, 1956, at Memorial Hospital, Neillsville, where she had been hospitalized since suffering a stroke. The Trinity Lutheran Church, Loyal, conducted the services, with burial following in the Greenwood Cemetery. A native of Trondhjem, Norway, Mrs. Larson was born Anna Marie Aalbu May 6, 1881. She came with her parents 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 (should be 1923). 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.

Lawrence H. Larson, 82, of Route 1, Greenwood, Town of Warner, died April 13, 1984, at his home. Funeral services were at Trinity Lutheran Church, Greenwood. Burial was in the Greenwood Cemetery. Lawrence Larson was born to Harry and Anna (nee Aalbu) Larson on Oct. 29, 1901, in the Town of Warner. He attended rural Greenwood schools. He worked in a logging camp as a young man. After his military service, he farmed all his life in the Town of Warner. He worked in the harvest fields in North and South Dakota. He was never married. Full military rites were conducted by the Greenwood American Legion. He was a World War II veteran and a member of the Greenwood American Legion. He is survived by two brothers, Norman of Memorial Home, Neillsville and Lee of Milwaukee and one sister, Mrs. Betty Awe of Greenwood.

LARSON, Norman (4 Jun 1904 - 29 Jan 1985)
Funeral services were held at Our Savior's Lutheran Church for Norman Larson, 80, formerly of Greenwood, but residing at the Neillsville Home for the past 15 years. He died Jan. 29, 1985 at the Neillsville Memorial Hospital. Burial was in the Greenwood Cemetery. He was born June 4, 1904 in the Town of Warner to Harry and Anna (nee Aalbu) Larson. He received his education in Christopherson School. As a young man he farmed and worked in the harvest fields out west. He farmed most of his life in the Town of Warner. He never married. He is survived by one sister, Mrs. Betty Awe, Greenwood and one brother, Lee Larson, Milwaukee. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and two brothers.

Funeral services were held at Our Savior Lutheran Church for Mabel Luella Larson, 60, a lifelong resident of the Greenwood community, who died May 17, 1970 at the Neillsville Memorial Hospital, where she was admitted on April 26. Burial was made in the Greenwood Cemetery. Mabel L. Larson was born (of Harold and Anna nee Aalbu Larson) Feb. 19, 1910, at Marshfield and had lived here (Greenwood) her entire life. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Mona Nord, Carmichael, Calif., two sisters, Mrs. Betty Kolbo, Greenwood; Mrs. Nora Hagen, Owen and three brothers, Lee Larson, West Allis and Lawrence and Norman of Greenwood. She was preceded in death by a brother.

Elizabeth “Betty” Awe, 90, Greenwood, died at the Clark Co Health Care Center on Oct. 30, 2006. Services held at Cuddie Funeral Home, Greenwood, and interment took place in the Greenwood Cemetery. Elizabeth Larson was born on Sept. 26, 1916, in the town of Warner, to Harold and Anna (nee Aalbu) Larson.

She was raised on her family’s farm and received her education at the Christopherson School. She married Andrew Szymanski in April 1937. They later divorced. She married Palmer Kolbo in 1946 and they lived in Sparta. They later divorced and she moved to Loyal in 1966. She was a homemaker and farm wife most of her life and also worked at the Loyal Cannery and Figi’s for a short time. She married Herman Awe in June 1969 in Winona, Minn. He died in 1988. She was a Gray Lady volunteer at Neillsville Memorial Hospital for many years. She resided in Greenwood until her death. Survivors include one daughter, Marganne (Harry) Lemmar, West Allis; two sons, Gene (Kelly) Kolbo, Greenwood, and Jesse (Katrina) Kolbo, Weyauwega.

Lee J. Larson, 71, Withee, died July 27, 1991, at home. Funeral services were held at Rinka Funeral Home, Greenwood. The body will be cremated and the ashes interred in the Greenwood Cemetery. Lee J. Larson was born April 19, 1920, in the town of Warner, to Harold and Anna (nee Aalbu) Larson. He received his education at Christopferson School. He married Gloria Powers in Milwaukee. He was a precision machinist for Harley-Davidson in Milwaukee, retiring in 1982, when he moved to Withee. He served in the U.S. Navy in WWII on the USS Missouri. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Daniel (Jada) Parker, Owen; one sister, Mrs. Betty Awe, Greenwood and two grandsons, Dustin and Jody. He is preceded in death by his wife, his parents, three brothers, Norman, Lawrence and Lloyd and two sisters, Mabel and Nora.

Photo caption: Pictured above is Chris Larson (left) who was a painter, and (to his right) Elias Peterson (1833 - 1914), who was a shoemaker and owned the mercantile store in Greenwood. (Elias Peterson’s daughter Merrit #2 “Mary” married Lars “Lewis” Larson)

June 6, 1882: Lars Larson and Mary Peterson were married last Sunday, morning he left a box of cigars at Eaton’s that the boys might puff to him joy forever, and may a worthy couple find in the great storehouse of life a rich harvest of happiness. Greenwood news

August 4, 1882: Scarlet fever, the accursed malady of earth, has again made its appearance in our village in Chris Larson’s family. Lars Larson has purchased the residence of Chris Larson and proposes to make this his abiding home. Greenwood

L. W. Larson who has been in poor health for about three years, died May 10, from hemorrhage of the stomach. He had been around and as well as usual until a few days before his death when he had a hemorrhage that weakened him until the last one which caused his death. The funeral was held from the Presbyterian Church. The local Masonic society to which deceased belonged was present in a body, the pall bearers being from the order. Interment took place in the Greenwood cemetery. Lars W. Larson, more generally known as "Lew," was born in Christiana, Norway, August 1, 1853 and came with his parents to Black River Falls about forty years ago. Ten years later he came to Greenwood where he has since resided, in his earlier years working in the woods and on the river, some of the time running camps for Rob. Scholfield and for Price Gibson. Later he was engaged in the grocery business and machine business. He also served as postmaster in the early 90's. For the past few years he has run the Northwestern Sample Rooms, Martin Krokson now being in charge. In May 1882, Mr. Larson married Miss Mary Peterson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elias Peterson. To these were born five children, Lottie, Ella, Alvin L., and Ruth who are living and Clayton who died at three years of age. Besides the wife and children deceased is mourned by a twin brother, Ole Larson of Black River Falls, and Carl and Nels Larson, half brothers of deceased, living at Taylor.

“...The first postmaster in Greenwood was B. F. Brown with his office in Jones Bros. and Johnson's store. In 1881 A. S. Eaton held the office, and after him Horace Weston. In 1889 L. W. Larson became postmaster with his office in what is now the Fred Oelig building. (Dr. Austin's office building)....” The Hub of Clark County (1853 - 1934)

June 29, 1889: L.W. Larson, at Greenwood, makes a specialty of fine shoes for gentlemen, ladies, Misses and children’s wear. Mr. Larson received a new invoice last week, and it was the finest layout in footgear we have seen in a long time. Mr. Larson is drawing a big trade because of the good quality of stock and his low prices. Republican and Press

Mary E. Peterson, daughter of Elias and Andrea Peterson, was born Jan. 11, 1864 in Trondhjem, Norway. She came to America in July 1873. She was united in marriage to Louis Larson in May 1882. Mr. Larson preceded her in death May 10, 1902. Five children were born of this union, Mrs. Alfred Jensen of Neillsville, Wis., Mrs. Oren Crum of Owen, Wis., Alvin Larson of St. Paul, Minn., Mrs. Oscar Johnson of Flint Michigan and Clayton, who passed away in infancy. She is also survived by one brother and four sisters. Mrs. Larson was a pioneer in Clark Co, coming here from Norway when she was 9 years old and has resided in Greenwood and vicinity for 55 years. Mrs. Larson passed away Nov. 19,1928, at her home in this city. Funeral services were held at the M.E. Interment was made in the Greenwood Cemetery.

1905< #99 Larson, Martin Head W M 52 M Wisconsin Norway Farmer 8 O M F Amelia Wife W F 34 M Wisconsin Germany House Keeper Amy daughter W F 6/12 S Wisconsin Wisconsin

This Martin Larson was born c1853. The only other Martin Larsons found in CC were born in 1842 and 1899, and no relationship found with this Martin Larson family.

13 Feb 1906: Hemlock – “J. L. Palmer transacted business in Augusta last week, Dan Lewis looking after the mill during his absence.

Dan Lewis residence #69 was between Thea Anderson #68 who kept boarders and Joseph Palmer #70 who was the miller at Hemlock. No further information on this Daniel Lewis.

1895 census, head of family: E. J. Lewis 2 male, 3 female, 1 colored male

1905< #126 Lewis, Emanuel Head Blk M 44 M Alabama Virginia Farmer 8 O M F Julia Wife W- F 41 M Wisconsin NY/Virginia House Keeper Reed Daughter Mulatto F 15 S Wisconsin Wis/Alabama Ray Son Mulatto M 13 S Wisconsin Wis/Alabama Ruth Daughter Mulatto F 11 S Wisconsin Wis/Alabama Casker Son Mulatto M 9 S Wisconsin Wis/Alabama Price Son Mulatto M 8 S Wisconsin Wis/Alabama Foss Son Mulatto M 10/12 S Wisconsin Wis/Alabama Nate Son Mulatto M 10/12 S Wisconsin Wis/Alabama

EMANUEL JONES LEWIS, a lumberman of Hemlock, was born in Uniontown, Alabama, May 10, 1861, the son of Rev. George and Patsy (Burges) Lewis. The father was a native of Richmond, Virginia, and was for twenty years a minister of the gospel in the Methodist Episcopal Church in Alabama.

The parents had ten children, viz: Henry, Lucy, Matthew, Samuel, Emanuel, Dovie, Manasses, Georgia, Fleming and Rebecca. Emanuel J., the subject of this sketch, came to Lewis Valley, Wisc, near La Crosse, with a Mr. Bradbent, when in his sixth year. He soon afterward went to live with Colonel A. Wood, (should be Col. Withee) of that locality, and remained with him over twenty years, having been engaged in teaming mostly. He began working in the pineries eight years ago, and now takes contracts in taking logs to the river for other parties. Mr. Lewis was married May 8, 1889, to Julia Markham, who was born in Sauk Co Wis, Aug 9, 1865, the daughter of Morris Markham. They have one child, Mollie Reed, born July 30, 1890. Both Mr. and Mrs. Lewis are members of the Presbyterian Church. 1891 HISTORY OF CLARK & JACKSON CO.

June 1900: Here is an account of a new Clark County Industry reported in one of our exchanges: Emmanuel Lewis, of Hemlock, is the first man in the state that conceived the idea of propagating the ginseng root, from a commercial standpoint. Living in a territory indigenous to the growth of the root, he went into the business. He has now growing, on his small farm, over 36,000 healthy plants and expects to continue increasing the acreage until he has the best-paying farm in Clark County. Judging from the marked demand for the root, it will not be long until Lewis’ crop will be ready for market. Clark County Press

Emanuel J. Lewis was born in Uniontown, Alabama, May 10, 1861, the son of George and Patsy Lewis. His father was a native of Richmond, Virginia. He came to Lewis Valley, near La Crosse, Wis., when in his sixth year. He soon after went to live with Col. A. Withee in that locality, with whom he made his home for more than 20 years. When a boy he came with Mr. Withee to this part of the state and at an early age he entered the woods as a logger and lumberman, following that business for about 21 years. He has lived on his farm in the Town of Warner about 30 years, where he passed away in death Feb. 11, 1928, after an illness of short duration. He was united in marriage to Miss Julia Markam May 8, 1889. Eleven children were born to this union, six of them preceding him in death, they being LaRettie (Lorelta May born/died 18 Aug 1900), Rulah (Beulah born 30 June 1901, died 22 July 1901), Lena (born 14 Sept 1906, died 18 June 1909), Price (Elmer Price 23 Aug 1898 – 26 Oct 1920), Lottie (born 23 June 1890, died 25 April 1923) and one infant (no info). Those who are left to mourn his loss are his wife, two daughters, Reid (Mollie Reed born 30 July 1890) and Ruth (b. c1894) and three sons, Roy, Casper and Foss and one (Note that the 1905 census listed Foss and Nate as 10 months old, twins) adopted son Nate (buried Riverside, 1904 – 1977, no other info). Funeral services were held from the Methodist Church. The body was laid to rest in the Greenwood Cemetery (buried near children).

For possible c1907 photo of Emmanuel Lewis and perhaps his son Price see “Warner/business/Severson or Olson’s Maple Syrup” or the Warner township Severson bio

“Emanuel Lewis was Julia Markham's first husband. Apparently, N. H. Withee brought Emanuel back with him upon returning from the Civil War. At that time, Emanuel was only 5 or 6 yrs. old. Together, he and Julia raised and adopted a relative's two sons, Ross (Foss) & Nate (twins born 1904). We've been told these two boys were challenged, but were able to work as laborers on area farms. On the 1905 Census, Emanuel was 44, born in Alabama, of natives of Virginia and his occupation was farmer.”

“Julia (daughter of John Markham) married Emanuel Lewis and since his death married Charles Churkey and lives near Owen” (per Varney) “...At 4:00 o’clock Julia had to leave us, to get home near Owen for chore time and at 5:00 the others departed, expressing the thought that the day would long be retained in the memory of each one....” Varney birthday party April 1937

Greenwood cemetery: Julia Markham Lewis Churkey, born 9 Aug 1864, died 12 Nov 1949; listed as married to Charles Churkey, Jr. (born 1916, died 1988). Think this should be married to Charles Churkey, Sr. (born 1881, died 1971). Charles Churkey, Sr. was first married in 1903 to Jennie McCamment who died in 1926 leaving children Marvin, 22; David, 16; Charles, 10; William, 5.

“In the Hemlock notes will be noticed the death of an infant child of E.J. Lewis. The child was taken sick Saturday morning and died that evening.” Gleaner 8-24-1900

Price Lewis, son of Mr. and Mrs. E.J. Lewis, residing northwest Greenwood suddenly passed away in death at the Carl Jorenby home, for whom he was working, Oct. 26, 1920. Price had been in the best of health and the day before his death had enjoyed a little boxing contest with a neighbor. The remains were taken to the home of his parents yesterday from where they will be laid to rest. (Buried Greenwood cemetery, not married, WW1 vet)

1934: “Born to Mr. and Mrs. Foss Lewis Saturday, September 29, a baby girl.” Greenwood Gleaner [Foss Lewis, b. 1904, d. 1977, buried Riverside Cemetery]

Funeral services for George Lewis, 54, who died (of throat cancer) at Hines Memorial Hospital, Hines, Ill., Dec. 1, 1945, were held in Greenwood at the Schiller Funeral Home, and interment was made in Greenwood Cemetery. The Henry D. Wallis Post of the American Legion, Greenwood, had charge of the military rites at the grave. Pallbearers were John Zimmer, John Arends, W. C. Steiger, Adolph Schwarze, Theodore Hines, and Hubert Kuehn. George Leroy Lewis, son of the late Emanuel Lewis and Mrs. Charles Churkey, was born in the Town of Warner Sept 17, 1891, his parents living on a farm 3 1/2 miles northwest of Greenwood. After completing rural school he was employed in this community until entering the Army in World War I. In 1920 he was married to Nellie Ferguson, who resides in Appleton. Also surviving are four children, Mrs. Lillian Pumpa and Robert Lewis of Appleton, Lucia of Chicago, and Loise of the U.S. Navy; his mother, Mrs. Charles Churkey, Owen two brothers, Casper and Foss Lewis, Chicago and a sister, Mrs. Ruth Strassburg, Manawa. His father and two sisters, (Molly Reed, born 1890) Reed and Lottie (1890-1923), preceded him in death.

GEORGE W. SCHWARZE (4/18/1877- 6/21/1961) People from out of town who attended the funeral of George Schwarze Saturday were: “...Mr. and Mrs. Dave Churkey and Charles (Jr.) and Elroy Churkey, of Owen... Robert Lewis (son of George) of Kaudeauna, Mrs. Ruth (nee Lewis, daughter of Emanuel and Julia) Strassburg of Marion....”

1905< #130 Limkresht, Fred Head W M 54 M Germany Germany Carpenter 8 O F F Bertha Wife W F 48 M Wisconsin Germany House Keeper Fred Son W M 7 S Wisconsin Wis/Ger Alphersteadt, William Step Son W M 24 S Wisconsin Wis/Ger Day Laborer 10 Cramer, Theodore Step Son W M 19 S Wisconsin Wis/Ger Day Laborer 10 Elsie Step Daughter W F 17 S Wisconsin Wis/Ger John A. Step Son W M 15 S Wisconsin Wis/Ger

1880 sec 15 (Hemlock per bio). > Plat map doesn’t identify owners of 7 homes in that section.

FREDERICK A. LIMPRECHT, of section 15, Warner Township, was born in Wimar, Germany, October 8, 1850, the son of Charles M. and Christina (Buddinger) Limprecht, natives of Germany the former is a resident of Sheboygan Co, Wisconsin, but the latter is deceased. Of the parents' nine children, seven are still living, namely: August, Christ, Frederick, Louis, Hermann, Charles, and Emma. One daughter, Annie, died on shipboard when the family was on their way to the United States. They landed in this country in 1854, and first settled in Sheboygan Co, which was then a dense woods. Frederick A. was reared on a farm and educated in the common schools of Sheboygan Co. At the age of fifteen years he learned the Miller's trade, which he followed several years around Sheboygan and Milwaukee, and also in Chicago four years. He went to the latter city about three weeks before the fire of 1871, but in 1874 returned to Sheboygan Co, where he was subsequently married. Mr. Limprecht farmed on the homestead four years, and in the spring of 1879 came to Hemlock, where he built a large flouring-mill in company with N. H. Withee, and also built the first dwelling-house in this city, where he has ever since resided. After five years he sold his interest in the Hemlock mills, and has since been engaged in farming and various other employments. He owns 120 acres of land on the west side of the river, on sections 9 and 4, township 27, range 2 west, of which eighteen acres is cleared. He also owns a fine frame dwelling in Hemlock. Mr. Limprecht was married Sept 26, 1874, to Sedonie Seitel (Seidel), a daughter of Gottleib Seitel. They have had five children, four of whom are still living: Annie, Charlie, Toney and William. One son, Herman, died at the age of four years and three days. Mr. Limprecht is a member of the A. O. U. W., and also of the German Reformed Church. History 1891

March 1906: “Chas. Limprecht who lives at Florence, Wash., must be right in his element and be strictly “at home." He is foreman of a crew of men whose duty it is to brail logs in the bay at Florence, known as Port Susan. He has with him his brother Will, also his wife’s (Oline “Lena” J. nee Christenson?) brother Oscar Christensen (Oscar son of Ole and Maren Knudson Christensen) and Johnnie Larson, all former Clark county boys.” [Charles and William sons of Fred Limprecht Sr. and first wife Sidonia Seidel]

>15 May 1905 Hemlock news: “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.”

Fred A. Limprecht Sr., 90, a former resident of Greenwood, died April 24, 1941 at Sheboygan, where he had been living with relatives since the death of his wife in Greenwood in 1934. The body will arrive in Greenwood and will lie in state at the home of his son, Fred Limprecht Jr., where funeral services will be conducted. The Reformed Church will have charge of the services, and interment will be made in the Braun Settlement cemetery. Fred August Limprecht, son of Moritz and Ernestine Limprecht, was born in Weimar, Saxony, Germany, Oct. 8, 1850, and came to Sheboygan with his parents in 1854. The family settled on a farm at Sheboygan Falls. He learned the carpenter trade after school hours, and later built a flour mill in Plymouth. For a period of three years he worked for eight dollars a month, learning the milling trade. He was married in 1874 to Sidonia Seidel, after which they settled on a farm at Sheboygan Falls. In Feb 1879, Mr. Limprecht and his hired man, Charles Kuester, came to Clark Co near the Black River, 4 1/2 miles north of Greenwood, to the place formerly called Hemlock. Here they built a flour mill, cleared land, and constructed a home for the family. The house now is occupied by a son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Limprecht Jr. After operating the mill for five years, he sold the business and went back to farming. Mrs. Limprecht died in 1890, and in 1899 he was married to Bertha Kraemer (Bertha nee Fielder, widow of John Cramer/Kraemer) of Hemlock, who died in 1934 (1931 per obit), shortly after he went to Sheboygan.

Mrs. Bertha Limprecht was born in Stockbridge, Calumet Co., Wisc, August 25, 1854 and passed away suddenly Oct 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. On August 30, 1899 she was married to Fred Limprecht of Greenwood and to them was born one son Fred Jr. She spent most of her life in Clark Co. She leaves to mourn her loss a loving husband, seven children. All the children were present at the funeral except John and Theodore Cramer. The funeral services were conducted at the home, the Greenwood Reformed Church, officiated. The body was laid to rest in the Braun Settlement Cemetery.

22 June 1900 Hemlock: “Mrs. Limprecht spent Sunday in Greenwood with her son, William Alperstedt, who is sick.”

>Feb 13 1906 Hemlock: “Mrs. Fred Limprecht called on Mrs. Geo. Warner Friday.”

Mar 20 1906 Hemlock: “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.”

Mrs. Anna Colby died at the home of her sister, Mrs. A. S. Armstrong, of heart failure after several weeks' sickness. She had recently returned with her children from Washington where they have been living for a few years. Mrs. Anna Colby was born at Sheboygan Falls, Wis., Aug. 31, 1875. She was the eldest child of Mr. and Mrs. Fred (mother was Sedonie Seidel) Limprecht. She came to Clark Co with her parents when but a child and lived on the farm in town of Reseburg. She was married to Jesse E. Colby July 4, 1898. They went onto a farm in the town of Reseberg where they lived until Mr. Colby's death Feb. 28, 1903 (born 13 Aug 1870). Mrs. Colby leave two children, Norman and Amy, two brothers, Charles and William Limprecht, both resideing in the west, one sister, Mrs. A. S. Armstrong, her father, Fred Limprecht, who lives at Hemlock. Deceased was 36 years of age at the time of her death and her departure seems untimely since she leaves two young children behind. The funeral was held at the Armstrong home. The remains were taken to Reseburg for burial.

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, with the pastor of the First Presbyterian Church officiating and burial was made in the Greenwood Cemetery at Greenwood. The former Sitonia Limprecht was born Jan. 28, 1879 (parents were Fred and Sedonie nee Seidel Limprecht), in Greenwood, and was married there July 10, 1898 to Allen Armstrong, 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, a sister and three brothers.

Now residing at Hemlock is FRED LIMPRECHT, Jr whose father was a millwright. The father was running a Withee mill here when the flood did its work. Mr. Limprecht still has a quarrel with the flood of 1914, because it spoiled his fishing ground. He used to fish in the pond that was backed up by the Hemlock dam, and he caught them. But now, with the water so shallow, luck isn't so good. Hard by the Limprecht home is the old Theodore Withee place, with buildings that speak for ambition and affluence. But for Theodore Withee difficult times came, and he was unable to hold the place, with its imposing house and large outbuildings. They stand there still, occupied and used for many years by Peter Windom, but they are not quite so spick and span as in the old days. "From The Book of Years", The Clark County Centennial 1853 - 1953

Services were held at the Hill Funeral Home for Fred Limprecht, 67, a lifelong resident of Greenwood, who died of a heart attack Sept 10, 1965, at his home. Burial was made in the Greenwood Cemetery. Mr. Limprecht was born at Greenwood and had operated the home farm there for the past 54 years. His marriage to Laura Guk, who survives, took place Dec 25, 1920. Other survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Keith (Betty Jean) Cramer, Greenwood and Mrs. W.T. (Eilene) Chriswell, Bradenton, Fla.

Betty J. Cramer, 81, Greenwood, died Aug. 5, 2004, in the Palliative Care Unit of Saint Joseph’s Hospital, Marshfield, where she was admitted on July 22, 2004. Funeral services were held at the Cuddie Funeral Home. Burial was in the Greenwood Cemetery.

Betty Jean Limprecht was born Sept. 11, 1922, in Greenwood, to Fred and Laura (nee Guke) Limprecht. She received her education in the Greenwood area and graduated from Greenwood High School. Following her education, she traveled with her sister. She married Keith Cramer in 1944, in Greenwood. The young couple resided in Oregon and then California while he was in the military. He died in 1959, and she and her children moved back to Greenwood and lived on the family farm. She moved to town in 1981, and resided there until her death. Her interests included gardening, cooking, sewing, reading, flower arranging, crocheting, and visiting with close friends. She was a former member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Greenwood, and its Ladies Aid. She will be sadly missed by her daughter, Alice (William) Bleeker, Neillsville, and Alda (James) Noah, Loyal; her sons, John Cramer, Marshfield and David (Colleen) Cramer, Neillsville. Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband; and one sister, Irene.

Civil War: Lindsey, Freeman D. (1837-1896) Co. F, B, 5th New Hampshire, Inf.

HON. F. D. LINDSAY, merchant, Neillsville. Born in Essex Co., N. Y, Feb. 17, 1837. He remained in his native county until 1862, engaged in farming, and when the war broke out he enlisted, 1862, in the 118th N.Y. Vol., and served till 1865. When mustered out ranked sergeant. Went home then to Davenport, Iowa, and came to Clark Co, Jan. 1, 1866. Went to work by the month lumbering and farming; kept at that business since, doing about $50,000 per year. In 1880, bought provision store of J. L. Gates, which is connected with his lumbering interests. In 1872, married Miss Clara Hubble, of Neillsville. They have two children, Bessie, six years of age in October (b. c1874), Josie two years December (b. c 1878), and one deceased, named Lulu (b. 1873, d. 1 Feb 1878). In 1871-72, be served the county as Sheriff; 1876-77, was elected to the Assembly from Wood, Clark, Lincoln and Taylor counties; was Chairman of the Town Board for 1878-80. 1881 History of Clark Co.

NOTE: Freeman D. Lindsay, 1837-1896, buried Pine Valley cemetery. Wife Clara nee Hubbell also listed but no dates. Also see “Hubbell family, Warner township”.

November 1867: Messrs. Jones, Tompkins and Free Lindsey, of Twenty-six marched into camp last week with a full crew of men. They hang out on Popple River, about twenty-eight miles hence. They propose to put in three million feet, to a log. Clark County Republican

January 1868: A man named Hans Halverson got a broken leg when a log rolled upon it in Thompkins & Lindsay’s logging camp yesterday. He was brought into town today with his leg bandaged in splints. The doctor thinks Lindsay deserves a diploma for having done such a fine job in setting Halverson’s leg.

Dec 6, 1875: Last Monday morning a team of horses attached to a heavy wagon, belonging to F. D. Lindsey, took a run around town without a driver. There was great damage to a barrel of molasses that happened to be occupying the wagon at the time. Clark County Press, Neillsville, WI

April 1878: F. D. Lindsay’s camp on Wedge’s Creek, with an outfit for forty men, was destroyed by fire the other day.

LINDSAY, Freeman D. marriage 15 Sept 1872
Married at the M. E. Church in Neillsville on Sabbath evening, Sept. 15, 1872 Mr. F. D. Lindsay and Miss Clara Hubbell, all of this place. On Monday Free and his charming young bride started for St. Paul on a bridal tour. (Note: marriages = F. B. Lindsey)

Freeman D. Lindsey, the Mayor-elect of this city, is a man of considerable prominence in the politics of this section, and well calculated to act as the chief magistrate of our city. He was born in the town of North Hudson, Essex County, N. Y., February 19, 1837. He came to Wisconsin in 1865 and settled at Neillsville where he has since resided. He entered the military service in the Union Army, and was at the siege of Petersburg, the battles of Fort Darling, Chapin’s Farm, Drury’s Bluff, and several others, and was mustered out as Lieutenant, Co. E. 118 N. Y. Vol. He acted as sheriff of Clark Co from 1871 to 1873. In the fall of 1876 he was the candidate of the Republican Party for assemblyman from this district, receiving 2,379 votes against 1,788 for J. Tompkins (Dem.). Since his residence here he has been engaged in the lumbering business quite extensively and is well known by all the businessmen of the county. May 8, 1883 Neillsville Times

April 12, 1878: The little five-year-old daughter (Bessie, b. c1874 per bio) of A. D. (should be F. D.) Lindsay is lying in a very critical condition in consequence of the lodgment of a bean in one of her bronchial tubes. While playing with some common beans she swallowed one, and was soon taken with violent coughing and choking, which has continually worsen up to this day. All the resident physicians, together with Dr. (unreadable) of Black River Falls, have been consulted, and Dr. Gage, of Sparta, has been summoned, but has not yet arrived. A surgical operation has been thought of, but has not been decided upon until the arrival of Dr. Gage. The chances, nearly as we can learn, are many against the little sufferer, as her strength is gradually failing. The Clark Republican and Press (Survived as mentioned in 1881 bio and 1899 news)

LINDSAY, Lulu (1873 – 1 Feb 1879)
Died, in Neillsville on the 1 of Feb., 1879, of diphtheria, Lula, oldest daughter of F. D. and Clara Lindsay, aged five years and seven months. NEILLSVILLE REPUBLICAN PRESS

>August 1881: J. L. Gates and J. D. Stannard purchased the corner grocery and provision store owned by L. D. Lindsay. They will take possession on Monday, repairing the building, making changes in the interior.

November 1881: The Hon. F. D. Lindsay extended an invitation to H. J. Hoffman, E. L. Hoffman, L. B. Ring, Messr James Hewett, W. S. Colburn and others to come to his residence last Saturday evening. The guests were able to witness the first illumination of his residence by means of the De Witt Portable Gas Works, which had just been placed therein by William Blackburn, of Chicago. The machine used has a capacity of 25 lights, but 27 have been put into Lindsay’s house with 26 kept constantly burning while we were there. The tank, which holds the gasoline, is placed under ground about 30 feet from the house, thus ensuring against any explosion. A pipe from the tank supplies the generator, which is placed in the cellar. A riser from the cellar supplies the different pipes that lead all over the house. The fixtures in the Lindsay home are very elegant and the imported glass globes are traced with handsome designs. Blackburn informs us that the cost of such a machine, including the piping, is about $275. Two barrels of gasoline will supply fuel for lighting an ordinary residence for six months. The cost of gasoline, in Chicago, is $2.50 per barrel. This is the same kind of gas works lighting that has been placed in Bruley’s store and in Huntzicker’s hotel.

June 1882: An extensive fire raged on Wedge’s Creek last Sunday and Monday, doing great damage to timber. It also destroyed the F. D. Lindsay camp and outfitting, together with the tramway and rolling stock used in putting in logs. The fire came upon them so rapidly that there was barely time to save the livestock, everything else being burned. The stables, in one of Wm. H. Polley’s camps, were also destroyed. It required great exertion to save Hewettville from destruction. It was accomplished by the backfiring and our citizens who rendered their assistance in fire fighting. The rain of last Wednesday helped extinguish the flames. Clark County Press

December 12, 1882: F. D. Lindsay went to Appleton last week and purchased eight horses for use in his logging camps. Neillsville – Local Record

December 1882: The Excelsior Gas Light Company of Chicago will submit a proposition at the adjourned meeting of the county board to light the Court House and other county buildings with gas lights. It would be a great improvement on the present method for lighting the buildings and would also be a saving. In company with several other citizens, we responded to an invitation to be present at the illumination, for the first time by gas, of the residence of Hon. F. D. Lindsay. W. J. Blackburn, representing the Excelsior Gas Light and Mfg. Co., was present. Twenty-one burners were used drawing from one of the company’s twenty-five light machines set up for the occasion. The test proved satisfactory and established the fact a gas machine is superior to kerosene lighting. The fixtures used in Lindsay’s residence are elegant, consisting of a magnificent four light chandelier in the parlor and a chandelier nearly as handsome in the sitting room. The other principal rooms are supplied with two-light chandeliers and bracket burners have been placed where extra lighting is necessary. Amongst other improvements, recently made, is a model heating furnace. Lindsay now has the most comfortable and convenient dwelling in the city.

>October 19, 1882: Hon. F. D. Lindsay and family, accompanied by Miss Hattie Brush and Jones Tompkins, left for Davenport, Iowa Wednesday Morning, for a visit of about two weeks with friends of that city and a party from the east. The Clark Republican and Press

September 12, 1883: Married at the residence of F. D. Lindsay, September 12, 1883, Mr. Allie L. Lee, to Miss Hattie Brush, both of Neillsville, Wis. Miss Brush has been a favorite in society for several years. Mr. Lee spent his boyhood in this city. During the past year he has been employed as a surveyor by a Canadian company in the region east of Winnepeg.

April 3, 1884: At about half past twelve o’clock noon today the residence (Neillsville, Wis.) of Hon. Mayor Lindsay was burned. The fire is supposed to have originated from the furnace in the basement. The fire was first discovered by Mr. Lindsay who found the ceiling in the cellar on fire over the furnace. The alarm was at once given, but it was perhaps ten minutes before it became known in the center of the city so that a crowd could gather. The fire was found to be all over the basement. In very few minutes the smoke was all over the house. At first but little effort was made to save the building, as it was through useless, but the whole crowd began to carry the furniture out, pitching it through doors and from the windows in the upper story. In twenty minutes the furniture was all removed and a apart of the crowd then turned their attention to trying to save the building as the flames had not yet burst forth. But their efforts were useless for the whole of the ceiling of the basement was on fire. The fire spread from basement to garret by passing between the walls, while the rooms of the first and second floors were still free from flames, soon the roof was in flames. All hope of saving the building was now given up and attention was turned to removing such of the furniture as remained in the yard to places of safety, while a number of men removed the fences and out buildings and attempted to move the woodshed, but this they could not do. The barns across the street were now wet down as were also the piles of lumber on the eastside of the house. At fifteen minutes past one, the chimneys in the main part fell and at half past one nothing remained standing, but the studding and a small portion of the westend of the main part. There were probably over a thousand spectators. The building was insured in Cheney’s agency at Black River Falls for $1,500. Value of the building about $3,000. The insurance on the furniture is not known. The damage done to the furniture in removing was perhaps $400 or $500. LATER – The insurance is as follows: On house, $1,500; furniture and fixtures, $1,500; piano, $400; clothing, $200; pictures, $100; all in the Continental, with E. D. Cheney, Black River Falls. There was no insurance on provisions, but the loss on the house over the insurance is about $1,500. Mr. Lindsay has not yet decided whether to rebuild this summer or not. Nor is it known whether he will build on the old site or on the farm when he does build. The family has taken rooms in the residence of Mr. Henry Myers for the present. Mr. Ralph Lindsay has taken board at the Reddan House. (Nothing further found a Ralph Lindsay.)

November 29, 1885: Mrs. F. D. Lindsay started for St. Paul last Tuesday, to continue the medical treatment which has been of such great benefit to her this fall. The Clark Republican and Press

June 24, 1897: Mrs. F. D. Lindsay is having her entire house, on the farm (Pine Valley sec 23) completely remodeled and when she gets through making improvements she will have a very nice residence. The Clark Republican and Press

>December 28, 1899: Miss Bessie Lindsay came home from Fairchild for the holidays. The Clark Republican and Press

Mrs. Harriet Lee died at her home in Neillsville June 7, 1929, in the seventieth year of her age. Her death was due to apoplexy. Mrs. Lee, whose maiden name was Harriet W. Bush, was born at Homesdale, Pa., July 27, 1859. Her parents died when she was a little girl and she went to live with an uncle, with whom she remained until she sixteen years old, when she came west to live with another uncle, George Hubbell, who then lived in Greenwood, Clark Co. She also lived at the F. D. Lindsay home, Mrs. Lindsay being a cousin. There she was married to Alfred Lee of Neillsville on Sept. 15, 1883. They lived in Neillsville for a time, then at Tower, Minn., and then at Fifield, Wis., where Mr. Lee died Aug. 19, 1898. Soon after Mrs. Lee and the children moved back to Neillsville, and this has been her home ever since....

J. MOTT THOMPKINS, a prominent citizen of the village of Granton, was born in Essex County, N. Y., Oct. 16, 1853, son of John and Margaret (Lindsay) Tompkins. The parents were both natives of New York State, the father of Stillwater and the mother of North Hudson, and they were also married there. John Tompkins spent his life in Essex county and there came to an accidental death by drowning four months before the birth of his son, the subject of this sketch... When he was 13 he went to live with an uncle, Ed Lindsay, at Davenport, Iowa, but after spending three years there he returned to Essex County, where he remained until he was 21... In 1874 he came to Clark Co, Wis., and worked on a farm for his uncle, Jones Tompkins, now of Neillsville. After that he spent fourteen years working for his uncle, Free Lindsay, of Neillsville.... 1918 History of Clark Co., WI

Died, at her home in the town of Eaton, Clark Co, June 11, 1887, Mrs. Jones Tompkins. Mrs. Tompkins has been an invalid for a great many years, and for the past three months her death has been expected every day. She was a sister of Hon. F.D. Lindsay of this city. She leaves a husband and son to mourn her death.

Raine, John (20 May 1858 - 13 Feb. 1931) Mr. Raine, was born at Lead Mine, LaFayette County, Wis., May 20, 1858, being the son of Joseph and Ellen Raine. He grew to manhood at Lead Mine, and on Jan. 27, 1881, was married to Hannah Evans at Hazel Green, Wis... and came to Clark Co in 1912. They bought the George Austin farm on Pleasant Ridge and lived there till 1918, when they bought the Lindsey farm (Pine Valley sec 23 SE of Neillsville) west of the fair grounds...

1880 sec 1 & 6 no residence Georg. L. Lloyd (GLL); 1893 sec 1 no residence Geo. L. Lloyd

1906 sec 1 residence Geo. L. Lloyd (235.56 acres) (1915 Charles E. Baker, W.H. Little)

“...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)

“...Goin pass old Pete Anderson place, then east thru Hemlock again and Warner's corners to the old Robert Smith place and to the road that gows to the Lloyd place south on that road past the Knut Anderson place to Iver Hembre's place, Pete Christopherson's and Simon Johnson's....” Old Timer's Warner-Longwood Townships Mail Route Letter Published in the Greenwood Gleaner, Nov. 24, 1938

November 1867: Henry Myers has formed an alliance with George Lloyd in the logging business. They have contracted to put in two and a half million feet of logs, and left for their camp immediately on Popple River, about 30 miles north of Neillsville. They will employ 15 men for the job. Clark County News

GEORGE L. LLOYD, merchant, Neillsville. Born in Wiloughby, Lake Co., Ohio, Aug. 9, 1840. When he was nineteen years of age he went to Colorado, returning the same year. Located in Neillsville in the year 1859, being engaged in the lumber business. Worked for Wells Co., up to 1873. Set up his own business. Now has a stock on hand of about $10,000, and his proceeds for the year is about $50,000.... 1881 HISTORY OF NORTHERN WI

“...It was in the seventies that the first brick store was erected in Neillsville. This was the store building of Hewett, Woods & Co., built in 1872, on the northwest corner of what is now known as Fifth and Hewett streets, the same building occupied at present by W. J. Marsh and the Masonic fraternity. A few years later George L. Lloyd erected a brick store building directly opposite on the northeast corner of the same streets. It was built of cream colored brick brought from Depere, Wis. This building is now occupied by the Cash Hardware Company....” 1909 History of Clark Co, WI

On May 7, 1877, 80 years ago, Lloyd started the groundbreaking for the store, which was built of cream-colored brick brought from DePere. It was the second brick store to be erected in Neillsville. In 1872, Hewett, Woods & Company erected the first brick store, which is the one now occupied by the J. C. Penney Co., and in which the late William J. Marsh operated a women’s ready-to-wear store for many years. The Lloyd store was completed in the fall of 1877 and was then stocked with $30,000 worth of merchandise. This was the winter of 1877-78, known to older Clark Co people as the “Al Brown winter.” That winter was one of practically no snow. Logging operations, consequently, were at a standstill, there being no snow upon which to skid the logs to the creeks and rivers. Lumbering contractors became bankrupt as they were unable to merchandise the logs they had felled. Lloyd is said to have lost half of his investment. He saved himself only by putting in tram-cars and managed to get his logs to the Black River to be floated down to the mills. Lloyd was able to secure an extension of time on payment for his stock of merchandise, later being able to pay up his indebtedness, though he lost several thousand dollars. At that time he was selling the very finest grade of lumber at $10 per thousand feet. The following year marked the beginning of the halcyon days of pine lumbering in Clark Co, which continued until the early 90s. Although no one had money to spend during the “Al Brown winter,” with very little merchandise being sold at the new Lloyd store, business picked up the next year. Eventually Lloyd managed to realize success in the merchandise venture. Clark County Press

November 1881: George L. Lloyd, hardware merchant, has been identified with his line of business for the past ten years, owning a large hardware house. The business occupies a handsome white brick, iron front block, two stories high. It also has a basement and all of this space is occupied. The store is 100x30 feet in dimension. The stock embraces everything in the hardware and tinware line. A good tin shop occupies the second story. Lloyd is extensively engaged in logging and has also done much to help build up the town. Clark County Press

March 1883: An important business change took place in Neillsville yesterday morning. It was the transfer by George L. Lloyd’s entire hardware business to the firm of H. A. North and Davidson. The new firm bought the stock and fixtures and will also lease the building. The building, in the best business block in town, will be leased for a period of three years. The new firm consists of H. A. North, recently of Montello, Marquette Co, Wis., and Mr. W. Davidson, of Rio, Columbia Co, Wis., both gentlemen are of sound business qualities. We trust also, their coming to Neillsville will prove to be a good move for them. Clark County Press

September 1894: The citizens of Greenwood have been kept busy fighting fires up to last Sunday night, and they have done well in containing the fire. If the fire doesn’t get south of town, we (Neillsville) will feel perfectly safe. The farmers in the Town of Warner, west of Black River have had a tough time fighting fires for the last two weeks...George L. Lloyd was busy in his field south of the (Neillsville) cemetery, where he is up to his ears in soot. He has been burning pine stumps and log heaps, clearing the land. It is wonderful how fire completely does away with the stumps in these dry times. Lloyd has two springs stoned up in the field that holds a plentiful water supply to put in use when fires creep away from the stump piles... A rain that lasted for 20 hours came upon our area Thursday afternoon. That is the first good rain we have had since early last June. The forest fires have been put out; fall feed has started growing, and this has benefited the farmers in every way possible.

January 19, 1882: Mrs. Sarah Osborne Lloyd, mother of George L., Charles and Robert Lloyd, died at the residence of the latter, in this village, last Friday, January 13, in the eighty-fourth year of her age (born c 1798). The funeral took place from the M.E. Church last Sunday. The deceased had been a resident of this place but a few months. Republican and Press (Not on death records or cemetery lists)

George Lloyd, one of the old residents of Neillsville, died at his home Oct. 18, 1920, aged 81 years, 2 months and 9 days. He was born in Lake Co., Ohio Aug. 9, 1839... At the age of 20 he joined a party of gold seekers who went overland to Denver, Col. After a few months of prospecting and mining he set out for Wisconsin, reaching La Crosse and coming up Black River to Clark Co, Wis. He joined his brother, who then lived on a farm near Loyal, Wis. He began logging as a foreman for H.A. Bright and later went into the business for himself. In 1869 he formed a partnership with O.P. Wells in the hardware business, which continued till 1873. He then bought out Mr. Wells’ interest and continued alone, meanwhile also carrying on his logging operations. In 1877 he built the white brick building now occupied by the Cash Hardware Co., and owned it till the present year. He did an immense mercantile and lumbering business in those years, taking an active part in nearly every enterprise that promised to develop the resources of the region and build up the city of Neillsville. In some of these enterprises he made money, in other he lost, but in those days of his strength and energy he continued his activity regardless of difficulties. He was married first to Miss Dora (a.k.a. Madora) Marshall; she died, leaving one daughter, Dora, who also died. Later he married Miss Ida Marshall, a sister of his first wife; she survives him, with their five children: Glen, now a lumber inspector in the state of Washington, Clyde, who is connected with the Cedro Veneer Co. of Cedro-Wooley, Wash., May, wife of L.B. Ashbaugh of Chippewa Falls, Irene at home and Lois, Mrs. T.E. Barnhardt of Dixon, Ill. The funeral was held at the home. All of the family was present at the funeral.

LLOYD, Madora nee Marshall (1844 – 1 Nov 1874)
Died, Madora Lloyd, wife of George L. Lloyd of Neillsville, Nov. 1, 1874, aged 30 years.

LLOYD, Dora (1874 – 10 Feb 1876)
Died Feb. 10, 1876, little Dora Lloyd, aged one year, 3 months and 11 days.

A telegram was received here by relatives that Mrs. George Lloyd had passed away on July 21, 1928, at the home of her son, Clyde Lloyd, in Bellingham, Wash., where she went on a visit some three months ago. Mrs. Lloyd had been in failing health for the past eight years. Mrs. Lloyd was born at Hingham, Wis., Feb. 10, 1855. Her maiden name was Ida Marshall, being a daughter of Stephen and Sarah Marshall. She attended school in Sheboygan Co., and when a young woman came to Neillsville. She taught school on Pleasant Ridge for a time, previous to her marriage. On May 25, 1876, she was married (as his 2^nd wife) to George Lloyd, a prominent businessman in Neillsville, and they made their home here during all their married life. Mr. Lloyd died Oct. 12, 1920, and she continued to live here, her daughter, Irene, remaining in the home with her. She leaves to mourn her death two sons, Glynn L. Lloyd (b. 2 May 1877) of Seattle, Wash. and Clyde D. Lloyd of Bellingham, Wash., three daughters, May S. wife of Lewis B. Ashbaugh of Los Angeles, Calif.; Irene F. Lloyd at home, and Lois, wife of Thomas Barnhart of Minneapolis. She leaves also two grandchildren, Miss Mary Ashbaugh of Milwaukee and Virginia May Lloyd of Bellingham. Her sons, Clyde and Glynn, and her daughter Lois, were with her at the time of her death. Funeral services were held at Bellingham. Burial took place in Neillsville Cemetery. The granddaughter, Mary C. Ashbaugh, and Mrs. Lloyd's niece, Miss Helen Deming of Milwaukee, are here with Miss Irene Lloyd and will remain for the funeral.

Miss Mary L. Lloyd, of Neillsville, arrived in Cairo last night from Chicago and was quietly married to Mr. Lewis B. Ashbaugh, of Mound City. The wedding, which ends a romance dating back eight years, will be a surprise to many friends of the contracting parties, who though aware of the affections existing between them, were not prepared for its culmination at so early a date. Mr. Ashbaugh is junior editor of the Pulaski Enterprise, of Mound City, Ill., which is published and edited by his father. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Lloyd of Neillsville, Wis. Mr. Lloyd is a wealthy and prominent lumberman and his charming daughter is a graduate of the University of Chicago and is prominent in social circles in that city. Mr. and Mrs. Ashbaugh leave this morning for Mound City, where they will reside.

Mrs. (May nee Lloyd) L. B. Ashbaugh, Los Angeles, Calif., in a Christmas greeting message to the Rev. and Mrs. G. W. Longenecker, mentions the fact that her brother, Glenn Lloyd, had died with cancer. The date of his death was not mentioned. Mr. Lloyd’s last visit to Neillsville was made several years ago, when he came to dispose of property belonging to the George Lloyd estate. He grew to young manhood in this city, graduating from the Neillsville High School with the class of 1896. The Clark County Press

June 1943: The George L. Lloyd property is now in the ownership of LeRoy Allen, whose farm lies just to the east of it. The sale was recently finalized. Included in the sale was farmland of about 40 acres, chiefly purchased by Allen to extend his own farm. The property sale is authorized by Clyde D. Lloyd of Bellingham, Wash., a son the late George L. Lloyd. This sale carries with it ownership of one of largest residences in Neillsville, and property which was once one of finest. The house is of brick, very large, with fine hardwood floors and trim. It was the pride of George L. Lloyd, who was a successful Lumberman and merchant of Neillsville's earlier days. The house was built some years ago.

Lloyd died about 25 years, ago. As time passed, became evident that the residence, however well suited to the pride and family of a successful lumberman, not suited to the size viewpoints of modern families. So the place has gradually depreciated, although it is still intrinsically a splendid building. One of the assets of property is a spring, which in the old days was harnessed by means of a ram to provide a private running water supply for the Lloyds. The Lloyd house is said to have cost $15,000 for building it, at a time when the dollar was larger than it is now. It is eloquent of the changing taste and viewpoint that house and the whole 40 acres should have been sold $2,000, the price of which Allen is said to have paid for it. And as for the house itself, its present value is highly debatable, as it is vacant, seemingly useless and depreciating steadily. Fortunately, the Lloyd house withstood the intermittent bad years, due to neglect. In recent years, an energetic couple, Ray and Mary Jo Meier, saw its possibilities of restoration by investing seven years of labor and resources to bring the house back to its original state. Once again, the elegant house stands as a monument of the Victorian Era and the lumbering wealth that once prevailed in Neillsville and Clark County. The Meiers have done a great job in the restoration of the Lloyd home. Noted by: Dee Zimmerman Clark County News

As a child, I (Judy Hansen) lived in parts of the Lloyd home from 1943-1944 to 1952.

We were told that the last surviving Lloyd (Irene Lloyd 1888-1953), a woman, lived alone in the house with a large number of cats and chickens, and that she burned the newel posts from the many porches in the two fireplaces. For many years after her death, this home, built in 1895, sat vacant and neglected. Perhaps it’s then isolated proximity to the cemetery helped to create the rumor that it was haunted. My family moved into a portion of the downstairs as renters shortly after LeRoy and Martha Allen purchased it. We later moved into a part of the upstairs while LeRoy and Martha moved into part of the downstairs... When we moved in, there were no posts on any of the porches and there was evidence of the earlier chickens and cats everywhere... The front door was a double one off a two tier porch. You entered a foyer in which, almost hidden by lumber the Allens’ had stored there, were two sets of double pocket doors that opened into what most likely was originally a music room and parlor. To the right was maybe 10 steps that then turned to the left and climbed the wall another 19 or twenty steps past a huge beveled glass window, then turned left again, to reach the balcony that hung over the foyer and lead to the French doors to the upper level porch and the upstairs bedrooms. The wood of the doors, their framework, the floors and the stairway, was absolutely beautiful, however scarred, wood. There was also a winding stairway from the upstairs that ended in the kitchen area. This most likely was intended for use by the help when the Lloyds were entertaining... The house has a huge attic. Each of it’s many dormers has an assortment of separate little rooms. They became pretend homes for the two little girls that played there, hours on end. We wrote our names on one of the fireplace chimneys in chalk. They are still there today... LeRoy Allen predeceased Martha. When she died, the home passed to another owner who in an attempt to remodel, and maybe with no recognition as to the value of the home in it’s antiquity, caused further damage to it. The wonderful railings in the foyer stair well were lost, and many of the sliding doors, one of the two fireplaces and the beveled glass windows, et.

1905< #78 Markee, Frank Head W M 23 M Wisconsin Wis/Penn Farmer 10 O M F Mary Wife W F 23 M Wisconsin Germany House Keeper Martha Sister W F 16 S Wisconsin Wis/Penn cook 8

April 1907: The new cheese factory being built on the Bushman farm 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.

>Nothing further found on Frank, Mary, Martha, Agnes, Amos Markee. Moved to Spencer, Marathon Co.? On Wood Co. cemetery index?

Morris Markham and Curtis Markham, Jr were brothers, both sons of Curtis Markham, Sr and his wife Sallie Markham.

Markham, Morris (living next door to his brother Curtis) head m w 46 m Pennsylvania 500 farmer Markhan, Minerva wife f w 41 m Virginia keeps house Markham, Samuel son m w 8 s Missouri Markham, Julia daughter f w 4 s Wisconsin Markham, Amasa son m w 2 s Wisconsin

“Morris Markham preempted 120 acres. He picked a hardwood ridge, but to obtain what he wanted he had to take-some with pine which he later sold for fifty cents per thousand on the stump. This brought him more than the farm, known as the William Laabs home, is worth.” The Hub of Clark Co 1853-1934 chapter 1

MORRIS S. MARKHAM, of sec 17, Warner Township, Clark Co, was born near Troy, Penn, Dec 18, 1823, the son of Curtis (deceased) and Sally Markham. The latter, a native of Oneida County, NY, worked in a paper mill in that State when a girl. They were the parents of thirteen children, Morris and Curtis being the only two boys. After the father's death the mother married Orlando Seymour, and by this union there were eleven children, of whom several are now deceased. Mr. Markham returned with his mother and step-father to Wayne county, NY, when in his sixth year, and was brought up on a farm. He removed to La Porte Co Indiana, in 1844, and in 1846 returned to NY, where he helped his (step) father and mother to get ready to move to Indiana.

He next went to the vicinity of Cedar Falls, Iowa, in the autumn of 1857, and thence to Spirit Lake the next fall. When the great Indian massacre occurred there the next spring, he was out hunting his cattle, and when he returned nearly all the members of the nine families had been murdered and the others taken prisoners. He returned the next day to Mud Lake, which he reached after dark, and fearing the Indians were lurking around he went back a few rods, dug a hole in snow, and stayed there that night. The next morning he returned to the settlement, where he had found his oxen, and spread the news. He suffered from hunger, fatigue and sickness, and the settlers kept him over night, and the next morning they all left for Springfield, Minn, where two settlers were then living. They met more men, and all went to the Irish colony, twenty-five miles distant, where they gathered together to punish the Indians, but the adjoining settlers would not assist, and the project was abandoned, as the few willing trappers were too weak in numbers.

This occurred near Springfield, Minn, and it was the settlers of that village who refused to assist, and did not believe Mr. Markham's story. A few days after reaching Springfield, a boy came in one evening and said he saw something on the prairie near which made queer motions. Most of the men ran out, and a volley from the Indians in ambush killed the boy and wounded two or three others. The Indians then attempted to enter the house, but were repulsed. Shortly afterward a small boy again came from a neighboring settlement and reported his parents and the family killed. The men and women wanted to leave this place, but no one would go out and yoke up the oxen but Mr. Markham, who loaded women, children and wounded men in the sleigh, and traveled until midnight, stopping on the prairie until morning, when they continued to Mr. Granger's, a settlement near Mud Lake, arriving at 3 p.m. They remained until morning, when Mr. Granger added another team of oxen, sled and horse, provisions, etc., joined the party, and all started for Fort Dodge. About 10 o'clock they saw what they supposed to be about 1,000 Indians, about two miles ahead of them, who stopped and seemed to be parleying. The fleeing party stopped, and their captain, Bradshaw, attempted to run, but was stopped by Mr. Markham, who told him if he ran he would shoot him. The latter took his gun and started to see who they were, and upon meeting they were overjoyed to learn who they were: they were volunteers coming to the relief of the settlers.

Mr. Markham went to Fort Dodge, where the citizens donated him money and clothes for his bravery. He subsequently returned to Spirit Lake, made a settlement and remained until July, same year, when he sold his claim for $300, and went to Grundy Co, Missouri. August 11, 1859, he married Minerva Wade, daughter of John Wade, deceased. During the war he removed to Indiana, and later he and others came to Wisconsin, where they hunted and trapped a short time.

Mr. Markham then brought his family to Sauk Co, this State, and to Clark Co in 1866, which was then a dense woods. He killed many deer, and often hired Indians to tan the hides for him. Mr. and Mrs. Markham have had eight children, six of whom are now living, namely: Samuel (Greenwood Cemetery: Samuel M. Markham, born 15 Sep 1861, died 30 Nov 1892), Julia, Amasa, John, Mary and Minnie. Julia married Emanuel Lewis, of Hemlock, this county, and they have one child, Mollie R. Mr. Markham was elected School Treasurer, and was Chairman of the Town Board a few years politically he is a Republican. Biographical History of Clark & Jackson Co. 1891

While splitting wood for James Van Camp Thursday forenoon, Morris Markham dropped to the ground unconscious and was dead within a few minutes thereafter without uttering a sound or apparently suffering a pain. He had been stopping of late with his niece, Mrs. Harriet Langley and was in the habit of doing odd jobs around town. It was only a year or two ago that he was teaming and working around as lively as though he were forty instead of nearly eighty. Mr. Van Camp had gone up stairs over the blacksmith shop and noticed Mr. Markham splitting apparently as usual. When he came down a few moments later the old gentleman was prostrate on the ground, his ax apparently having gone over his head as he was falling. A coroner's jury in charge of Justice of the Peace C. H. Clute was empanelled at one o'clock, this consisting of H. H. Hartson, foreman, Oscar Fricke, P.E. Peterson, Elias Peterson, Henry Johnson and E. T. Burch. After taking all the evidence obtainable a verdict of death from heart failure was returned.

Morris Samuel Markham was born in New York, Dec. 18, 1823. During the 50's he was in Iowa when that state was the frontier and played a heroic part in the Indian troubles at the time of the Spirit Lake Massacre. It was his heroic bravery and daring that helped to save a part of the neighboring settlements before the Indian marauders reached the scene. An extended account of this event was published in the Gleaner in October of 1898. A couple of years after the Spirit Lake Massacre Mr. Markham married Miss Minerva Wade of Trenton, Grundy County, Mo., and came shortly after to Wisc, finally settling on what is now known as the Dimler place on the West Side (Warner sec 18 with a school on the property). To this union were born six children, five of whom with the aged mother are still living. These are: Mrs. Juila Lewis of the West Side, Amasa Curtiss, John Ranson, Mary Jane Markham, and Amy Rminnie, all but the first named living with Amasa near Thorp. Unfortunately, the Greenwood home has been broken up for the past year or more, owing partly no doubt, to deceased's childishness which made it hard to get along with him. Since then he has made his home most of the time with his brother Curtiss and wife who live two miles and a half north of Greenwood. The funeral was held from the Grace M. E. church. A large number of old settlers and friends, besides the entire family and relatives, being present. Interment was made in the Greenwood cemetery. Greenwood Gleaner 1902

In 1873, my parents moved into a new home 5 miles northwest of Greenwood and 1 mile west of our old home. One of our few neighbors was Morris Markham and his family, Samuel, Julia, Amasa, John, Mary and Minnie, lived on what is commonly known now as the Benjamine place (Warner sec 17) or Wm. Laabs. The little log schoolhouse was 80 rods west of their house in the woods. Sammy when about 22 years old, sitting in a tree watching for deer, fell to the ground and was paralyzed and died from the injury. He was found by Frederick Braun (now living in Greenwood). Julia married Emanuel Lewis and since his death married Charles Churkey and lives near Owen. Mary and Minnie went west and I do not know where they are now as I have not heard from them in a long time. Amasa has been located at Marion, Montana, for several years and has been back here for short visits twice in the past 20 years. He now lives alone on a little lake in the timber where he can get fish and game, well contented in his snug cabin. We have kept up a correspondence which I have enjoyed very much. His quaint description of his experiences are interesting.

Nearly 20 years ago I received the last letter of my correspondence with Johnny, (by the way, he was a little bit of a man, weighed about 90 pounds, but felt he weighed a ton when he got mad and would fight a giant.) That last letter came from some place in Canada. He had a large ranch, had been married and his wife had just died. He was so down hearted and discouraged that it was a very short letter. I have continued to try to contact him again, without success, and I had decided he must be dead. Last fall I asked Amasa if he could give me John'’ address; the last he had heard from him was in 1922 from Dayton Valley, Alberta, Canada. I wrote John a letter and sent it to that address. I think it was in April 1927. Months went by and no answer.

Today, Jan. 17, 1928, I got a letter from John Markham. He writes in part: Dear Friend Charley— “Your letter came yesterday. I am much ashamed of myself for neglecting to write, I have often thought to write but kept putting it off. I would not blame you if you do not answer this letter. I will see it don’t happen again. I am living 15 miles southeast of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Am still pretty strong and rugged, good for at least 20 years yet people say. Begin to fail thought. I believe I shall be 68 on Oct. 11. I think Alba and I were about the same age. I was sorry to hear of his death. Please tell me what year Alba was born. I bought this place 10 years ago and have it nearly all improved. I have 160 acres and rent 160 more. Pasture about 100 head of horses and cattle. Two years ago I went west to trap and hunt, not much fur. I got a Moose. Then for a change I put in 2 months as Bull Cook in the Pinery. Had to cut wood for 4 stoves, carry about 50 pails of water a long way too. Bunk house 30X50 ft. for 40 men to look after, yet I enjoyed to two months. Last year no rain until July, small crop of hay. I cut enough for my 8 horses and 2 cows with a scythe, so you see I was not idle all the time.” He inquires about his sister Julia, the Bukers, the Belikes, Henry Theilan and others. He had to turn off his radio as he could not write and hear that too. His letter is headed, South Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, R.R. 2 in care of S. Holland. A note said, I sometimes get my mail at Hercules Alta, Canada. He asks for a long letter telling about everybody he knew here. By Charles Varney

I prepared invitations, listing the names of all who were within reach and sent one to each person. Also to three who are in the far west: Thomas Steele, Seattle, Wash: Cassie Steele Tipson, Medford, Oregon, and Amass Markham, Marion, Montana, requesting them to send greetings. (Charles Varney 72^nd B-day party)

Markham, Curtis head m w 33 m Connecticut 300 130 wagon maker Markham, Sarah wife f w 22 m New York Markham, Sarah daughter f w 10 s New York Markham, Harriet daughter f w 6 s Indiana Markham, Julia daughter f w 4 s Indiana Markham, Ann daughter f w 8 months s Indiana

Markham, Curtis (living next door to his brother Morris) head m w 48 m New York 200 farmer Markham, Sarah wife f w 45 m New York keeps house Markham, Sarah A. daughter f w 18 s Indiana Markham, Harriet daughter f w 16 s Indiana Markham, Julia daughter f w 14 s Indiana Markham, Amasa son m w 3 s Indiana

Markham, Curtis (living next door to his brother Morris) head m w 57 m New York New York Pennsylvania farmer Markham, Sarah wife f w 55 m New York France New York keeps house Markham, Amassa son m w 13 s Indiana New York New York laborer

1885 Special Vet’s census: Markham, C.; private; Co A; Reg’t 35 Indiana

1895 census, head of family: Amasa (a.k.a. Curtis) Markam 1 male, 1 female

CURTIS MARKHAM, Jr one of the pioneers of section 20, Warner Township, was born in Oneida County, NY, Feb 2, 1822, the son of Curtis Markham (deceased), a native of the same State. The father died when Curtis was eighteen months old, and they, desiring to keep up the family name, changed his name from Amasa to Curtis. He was then taken, at his father's dying request, by his grandfather, Samuel Markham, with whom he remained until thirteen years old, or until the latter's death. He was then thrown upon the charities of a cold world, and, seeing other children reveling in home luxury, with a father and mother to look after their wants, he became heartsick, and once wept bitterly at his lonely condition. His mother had married again, and removed to Pennsylvania. Mr. Markham had but one brother, Morris, by his mother's first marriage. The former came to Thornton, Illinois, in 1850, and in a few weeks removed to Porter Co, Indiana, where he lived until March 1868. He then came to this county and in 1869 settled on his present place of eighty acres, forty-two of which are cleared. He was married in Wayne Co, NY June 1, 1845, to Sarah Mitchell, born in Perrington, NY Nov 19, 1823, the daughter of Edward Mitchell, deceased. Of their eight children, only two are now living: Amasa C. and Harriet A. The latter married William Langley, of Lake Co, Indiana, and has five children, namely: Alice M., Eleanora F., Georgia A., Harrison B. and Mattie. Mr. Markham's eldest daughter, now deceased, married George Morris, who subsequently died, leaving two children Bessie A. and Haven P. She was again married, to William McMullen, and they had two children, only one of whom is still living, George W. Mr. Markham lost another grown daughter, Julia P., who died at the age of twenty-one years. His grandaughter, Bessie A. Morse, married Arthur Sischo, of this town.

Mr. Markham was a soldier in the late war, in Company A, Thirty-fifth Regiment Wisconsin (Actually was Indiana) Volunteer Infantry, serving nearly a year. He was assigned to the Pontoon Bridge Brigade, but was taken sick and lay several weeks in the hospital. He was then detailed as a nurse, and served until the close of the war. He was disabled in the army, and will soon draw a pension. He is a Republican politically and a member of the G. A. R. Post, and also of the Methodist Episcopal Church. "Biographical History of Clark and Jackson Counties" 1891

March 1, 1901: Fire destroyed the house on the Haffner farm north of town Wednesday afternoon, destroying nearly all of the property of Curtiss Markham and family who were living there and working the place. The family, with what little stuff was saved, have moved in with their daughter, Mrs. Langley. A pitiable thing about the fire was the fact that the Seyler dog known as “Snap” refused to leave the burning building and held its position on a chair while it was burned to ashes.” Gleaner “C. W. Haffner who used to reside here but has been in Iowa for the past year, has been circulating among Greenwood friends for a few days and looking after business matters. He expects to locate in Dubuque soon in the merchant tailoring business, which he has been following since leaving here.” Gleaner 3-9-1900

Markham, Curtis ? 6 1 1845 (parents) Sarah Mitchell Sallie & Curtis Markham Sr. Civil War--Co. A, 35th IN Inf., Pvt.; b. Wayne Co., NY (source) t/n Greenwood Cemetery

Markham, Sarah born 12 Nov 1814, died 12 April 1891, wife of Curtis Markham (Greenwood Cemetery)

June 17, 2006: About 75 people gathered to pay tribute to the Civil War Veteran, Curtis Markham, at the Greenwood City Cemetery. The American Legion sponsored the event with help from Karen Fleischman and this Internet Library site. Numerous family members were in attendance and Karen laid a beautiful wreath on the marker during the tribute. The Prayer and graveside service was held beneath a pine tree which is believed to have been planted over the grave of Curtis Markham. Markham, Curtiss Greenwood City cemetery Sec. 3, Lot 25, Sec B EATON 1845 - ?; Co. A, 35th IN Inf., Pvt; Mrs. Dean Wllis & Mrs. Art Sischo-g.g. grandchildren

“My husband is the great-great-grandson of Curtis Markham. Sarah (Anna) Markham Morse McMullen, daughter of Curtis & Sarah, is his great-grandmother. I am somewhat confused, Curtis died on Sept. 11, 1908 at the Western Branch Hospital (National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers) in Topeka, KS. His next of kin is listed as Harriet Langley, daughter living in Joplin, MO. All of this information is in his Civil War Pension file. Did they transport his remains from Topeka, KS for a 637 mile journey to Greenwoods, WI for burial? Also, back in 2000, the Greenwood Cemetery Index only listed his first wife, Sarah Markham as being bured there. Now he is listed as being buried there too. Only his date of birth on the cemetary index page is listed as June 1, 1845, which is wrong. June 1, 1845 was the date Curtis & Sarah were married. His date of birth is February 2, 1822. Where is he actually buried? I would appreciate information explaining some of these inconsistencies.” By Anita Reeb Sept 14, 2006

“Anita, I am also a great-great granddaughter of Curtis Markham and Sarah Markham. All the information we recieved is also in a Civil War file. I am not sure what is going on. My great-grandmother Bessie Morse Sischo was present at his burial as far as the paperwork we have knows. I saw an article in a local paper dated a year before his death that said that his house burned to the ground. We thought he stayed with a daughter in Loyal, WI. My great-grandmother was present at his burial so we figured he was buried here.

This is truly a mystery. I will contact the Veteran's office and get copies of what we have here and I can email them or send them by regular mail to you. Which do you prefer? Please let me know. Thanks.” Karen Fleischmann Neillsville, WI

Mrs. Harriet Langley died at the home of her niece at Christie May 13, 1909, at the age of nearly 56 years. The funeral took place and the remains being laid to rest in the Greenwood Cemetery. Mrs. Harriet Adelia Langley was born in Indiana on June 2, 1863, and was a daughter of Curtis and Sarah Markham. She came to Wisconsin at the age of twelve years, remaining until she was twenty years old. She then went back to Indiana where she was married two years later to William A. Langley, who died eight years ago. Of this union seven children were born, one son and six daughters, only three of those being able to attend the funeral. About three years ago last February she went to Missouri to take care of her father, his wife having died in October. She stayed there until Mr. Markham died last September, when she returned here. She had been living with her niece at Christie, Clark Co, Wis. for some time. Her health had been very poor since coming back to Wisconsin and she grew steadily worse, and suffered a great deal until death came to her relief May 13, 1909. LANGLEY, William Andrew (23 April 1854 – 29 Jan 1901) Last Thursday night, after performing his usual day's work, running the well drill engine for E. Derby at Chas. Smazel's place this side of Alton's, and retiring at about nine o'clock, in his usual health. Wm. Langley was taken about midnight with severe pain in the head so that his groanings awoke Mr. Derby who was sleeping with him. Dr. B. P. Churchill was at once sent for and arrived about 3:30 p. m. Mr. Langley died without his regaining consciousness. The body was at once taken in charge by Undertaker Bishop who brought it to the home in town that night. The funeral was held from the M. E. church. The remains were laid to rest in the Greenwood cemetery. William Andrew Langley was born in Ohio nearly 47 years ago. He was married to Harriet Adelia Markham, daughter of Curtis Markham, Sr., and his first wife and came to Greenwood twenty-one years ago, settling on the farm now owned by Herman Schwarze, on the West Side. About nine years ago the family moved into town. After leaving the farm, Mr. Langley has been a common laborer, though for a number of years was in the employ of the Hutchinson Cooperage Co. here. He was the father of seven children, who with the mother, survive him. The eldest, Alice, is the wife of Z. E. Sanford and lives west of town. Georgia Chapman, the second daughter, lives in Minnesota, and was the only one of the children not present at the funeral. The other married daughter, Elnora Garvin, is living near West Superior, and is remaining at home with her mother for a few days. Harry B. is the only son and on him now falls the burden of the support of the family, as unfortunately deceased carried no insurance. Mattie, Hazel and Velma are the younger children, who with Harry, live at home.

1897: B. L. Montgomery has sold his farm in Levis to S. M. Marsh of this city.... Clark County Press

March 1899: The Harry Mead farm in the Town of Warner is now for sale. The farm, of 160 acres is one of the best in Clark County. Also for sale, is the W. L. Nichols farm, 111 acres, about 4 miles northeast of Loyal. For details, call S. M. Marsh. Clark County Press

August 1917: S. M. Marsh, formerly of Neillsville, was appointed Superior Judge of San Diego County by the governor of California. Clark County Press

Obit of Oldham, Bessie (June 21, 1884 – June 6, 1961): “...People from away, here for the service were; Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Banta, Richland Center; Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Grim and Arthur Grim, Richland Center; Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Carter, Holmen; Mr. and Mrs. Chester McCumber, Viola; Fay Savage, Richland Center....”

1880 sec 28, 30, 31, 32, no residences A. & D. D. McMillan (sec 28 O. Christianson; sec 30-32 C. L. Colman in 1893)

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

“...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.

October 19, 1889: Judge Dewhurst, J.D. McMillan and Fred Huntzicker started last Monday for the Albia, Iowa coal mines. Republican and Press

1893 sec 5, 6, 7, 18 no residences McMahon Bros. (sec 5 John Warner; sec 6 Henry Decker; sec 7 Wlm Franz; sec 18 Geo. Mueller in 1906)

Most likely the “McMahon Brothers” were Thomas and Eugene, sons of John and Bridget nee Fahey McMahon.

".... A year later (1886) a forest fire started in John (Wohush Johnnie) McMahon's land among old pine stumps. It spread rapidly and ran into John Bowerman’s oat field of about four acres, which it burned, spreading rapidly, northeast across what is now Dahl's, Opdycke's, and Gus Swanson's farms, causing fear and apprehension lest it get into the village. John McMahon was sued by Bowerman for setting the fire, but could not prove his charge, so he was out his crop and the cost of the trial... John Stewart came in 1866, and John McMahon, who settled four miles south at "McMahon's Corners," also owned what is now the Eugene McMahon property... The Hub of Clark County (1853 - 1934)

August 18, 1882: One day this week, Thom McMahon (son of John and Bridget McMahon) fell into the water at the Hemlock where it was the some ten feet deep, and not being able to swim came very near losing his grip upon life. As he was sinking for the third time and his head having gone beneath the water, a friendly log floated past the spet and touched his hand, which he seized and managed to keep his face above water until help reached him. He was in a terribly exhausted condition. Greenwood news

McMAHON, John, Sr. (24 June 1823 - 26 Dec 1895)
John McMahon died suddenly at his home in Greenwood Dec. 26th, 1895. He was born in County Claire, Ireland, June 24, 1823, and came to Canada with his parents in 1833. He came to Clark Co 24 years ago. The remains were interred in the Catholic Cemetery in this city (St. Mary’s, Neillsville) A wife (Bridget), two sons, Thomas of Arizona, and Eugene of Greenwood, and five daughters, Mrs. John Stewart, Mrs. John Shanks and Mrs. Jerry Sullivan of Greenwood, and Mrs. H. M Root and Mrs. George Mead of this city, mourn the loss of a loving husband and father. (Son John J. McMahon, Jr. born 1861, died 1888)

McMahon, John Co. C, 14th Wis. Inf. (questionable connection to the Civil War and/or a particular regiment.)

Mrs. John McMahon passed away at the residence of John Shanks, where she has made her home for a number of years on Jan. 9, 1913, at the old age of eight five years, five months and twenty four days. Bridget Fahey was born in Portnumna County, Galloway, Ireland, on June 16, 1827. She immigrated to Canada with her people in 1840, where she lived a good number of years. In 1846 she was married to John McMahon, and later, in 1871, with her husband moved to Clark Co and settled in the forests four miles south of Greenwood at what is still known as McMahon's corners. Here the family lived and cleared a farm that will long be known as the McMahon place. The family resided here until the death of her husband some few years ago, since which time she had made her home with Mr. and Mrs. John Shanks. Grandma McMahon, as she was familiarly known, was a friend of those in need and was beloved by all who had the pleasure of her acquaintance.

Two sons and five daughters survive her. Their names are Mrs. John (Margaret Ann 1847-1928) Shanks of Greenwood; Mrs. H. M. (Mary Jane 1849-1927, first married Jacob Huntzicker, then Root) Root of Neillsville; Mrs. John (Clarissa, died 1924) Stewart of Portland, Oregon; Mrs. Geo. (Agness) Meade of Prescott, Ariz; Mrs. Jerry (Theresa A. 1866-1915) Sullivan (both buried Dorchester mem. Cemetery) of Westboro, Thomas of Prescott, Ariz. and Eugene of Greenwood. Funeral services were held in St. Mary's Catholic Church. Interment was made in St. Mary's Cemetery, Neillsville.

Died, at the residence of Mrs. Jacob Huntzicker (his sister, Mary Jane nee McMahon), Oct. 24, 1888, after a lingering illness, “Jay” McMahon, in his 28th year. Jay was born in Canada, Jan. 10, 1861. He came to Clark Co with his parents (John and Bridget nee Fahey McMahon) in 1871. His wife (Mary) died little more than a year ago. He leaves one child (Mary Grace) 16 months old. He has been foreman for the firm of Huntzicker Dewhurst for a number of years past. (Buried Greenwood cemetery)

Died on Sept. 29, in this village of Thorp, Mary, wife (married 4 July 1883) of “Jay” McMahon, in the 25th year of her age. She had taken a trip up to Thorp to visit relatives, and while there was attacked with typhoid fever and was sick only about a week. She leaves a little child (Mary Grace born June 2) four months old. Her death was a great shock to us all, and no one but those who suffered such grief can realize the mental suffering of Mr. McMahon so suddenly left alone with a little motherless baby. She was brought to this place for burial. (Buried Greenwood cemetery)

The sad news has reached this city that Miss Mary Grace McMahon Shanks died on the 16th of April, 1916 in a hospital at Phoenix, Az. She was born in Greenwood, Clark Co, Wis. June 2, 1887, the only daughter of John James and Mary (nee White) McMahon. When Grace was but three months of age, her mother was taken home, and about one year from that time, her father died. She was legally adopted by Mr. and Mrs. John (her aunt Margaret Ann nee McMahon) Shanks, and has made her home with them. Mr. and Mrs. Shanks always bestowed upon her as much care and tenderness as they would one of their own children (they had no other children), giving her every advantage of which they were capable. When Grace grew to girlhood, she attended High School here, but before finishing her course, she was forced by ill health to give up her work, and upon the advice of physicians, went to Arizona. She returned to this state once, and remained for nearly two years, but was again advised to return to the west. While in Arizona, she completed her school work. The funeral and burial took place in Phoenix.

The wife of Thomas McMahon passed away on the 8th day of August 1922 after a lingering illness. She was 66 years of age. Deceased leaves her husband and two sons, Fredrick of Prescott, Ariz and Leo of California. She also leaves five sisters, one at Prescott, Ariz. and four in London, Canada. Mrs. McMahon was a sister of the late John McKenna of Greenwood, Clark Co.

Mr. McMahon is a brother of Eugene McMahon and Mrs. Margaret Shanks of this city, Mrs. H. M. Root of Neillsville, Mrs. Stewart of Portland, Ore. and Mrs. Agnes Mead of Berkeley, Cal. The McMahons lived in Greenwood about 30 years ago, owning what is now the John Schwarze residence and will be remembered by many older settlers.

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 (of 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 there 46 years ago (16 Jan 1901) 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. She was a member of Grace Methodist Church. 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 is 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. (Both Patrick Eugene and Mary nee Johnson McMahon buried in Neillsville City Cemetery)

W. H. Mead Self M Male W 46 New York Farmer New York New York Julia A. Mead Wife M Female W 37 New York Keeping House New York New York Frank A. Mead Son S Male W 18 Wisconsin New York New York Clara Mead Dau S Female W 15 Wisconsin New York New York Hellen Mead Dau S Female W 12 Wisconsin New York New York Harry Mead Son S Male W 10 Wisconsin New York New York Angus Mead Son S Male W 5 Wisconsin New York New York Philo Mead Son S Male W 2 Wisconsin New York New York Betsey Smith Mother-in-Law M Female W 73 New York New York New York

1900 census residence #205 1905 Longwood sec 4 & 5 1915 = Josienskie & Brandt properties

1893 sec 2 no residence, sec 3 residence W. H. Mead (W. H. M.); sec 25 no residence W. H. Mead

Harry Mead, a resident of Clark Co, Wis. since 1865, died at his home in the town of Longwood on March 6, 1911. (...Last home contained 224 acres in sec 4 & 5 and was the property of Mrs. Mead, he passed the rest of his life, a period of four and a half years.) Mr. Mead had been ill for about a week with the grippe and pneumonia. He was born in Duchess Co., N.Y., on Nov. 19, 1833, (the son of Van Renslear and Margaret (Marshall) Mead, both natives of NY) and came to Watertown, Wis. with his parents in 1845. July 4, 1861, he was united in marriage with Julia A. Smith, who, with five children, Clara (m. Allen Armstrong of Greenwood), Frank, Harry, Angus and Philo, survive him. The funeral took place at Greenwood, the Masons conducting the same. (Burial in Greenwood cemetery). Other children: Hugh 8-14-1882/12-18-1883 and Helen O., (who died in 1902). Sec 3 Warner adjoins sec 34 Longwood on which there were no houses in 1893.

>For more bio information on the Mead families of Clark Co see “Longwood township Pioneers”. >Also see 5 Jan 2008 “Update” for Marla Zwakman’s research and original Real Estate Deeds.

1905< #58 Meinhardt, Maritz Head W M 37 M Wisconsin Germany Day Laborer 11 O M F Caroline Wife W F 32 M Wisconsin Germany House Keeper Horn, Charolette M in-Law W F 77 W Germany Germany

1906 sec 20 residence Oscar (bother of Moritz) Meinhardt (1915 Conrad Loos, 1926 Harry Gordee)

Mrs. August Meinhard, Sr. died last Monday at the age of 88 years. She was born in Germany and came to America at the age of nine. She lived near Sheboygan until five years ago, when she moved to Owen to make her ome with her son. Her husband, to whom she was married for 55 years, preceded her in death 15 years ago. She was the mother of nine children, five of whom are living: Moritz (1867 – 1938) and Otto of Greenwood, Oscar of Colfax, August (1884 – 1950) of Owen, and Emily of Bradley, Ill. Her body was taken to Sheboygan for burial.

Moritz G. Meinhardt was born June 11, 1867 at Centerville, Manitowoc Co, Wis, the son of August Meinhardt and Ernestine Mueller. On May 23, 1889 he was married to Caroline Horn at Manitowoc. The couple lived on a farm in the Town of Newton for two years, in Kaukauna for twelve years and in Sheboygan for two years. In 1903 the family moved to the Town of Warner, Clark Co, settling on the present (the Gordee) farm site (Warner sec 20). In 1905 the farm was purchased by him (by his brother Oscar per plat map). He was a charter member of Trinity at its organization in 1908 and its last charter member at the time of death. To this union were born two sons, Moritz August at Kaukauna and Norman here at Greenwood. The older boy died at the age of three years. On Oct. 1, 1932 he suffered the loss of his faithful wife (Caroline, born 13 Sept 1872), from a heart disease of long standing. Since then father and son lived a lonely life. The deceased was afflicted with colitis for many years. He passed away peacefully Sept. 23, 1938, the immediate cause of death being dropsy. He reached the age of 71 years, 3 months and 12 days.

He leaves to mourn his departure his son, Norman, a sister, Mrs. Wm. Dressler of Bradley, Ill., and three brothers, Oscar of Colfax, Otto of Greenwood and August of Owen. The body was laid to rest in the Braun Settlement Cemetery (Forrest Hill) beside that of his wife. Funeral services were conducted at the Trinity Lutheran Church and at the grave.

Norman, son of Moritz and Caroline nee Horn Meinhardt married on 18 May 1946 to Martha Lutch, b. 26 May 1920, d. 14 May 2000. (Riverside cemetery records)

“...Trinity Lutheran Church was begun as a mission by Rev. Otto Neuman, then of Fairchild, in 1908, and organized June 14^th of that year with eight charter members: Robert H. Steffen, Simon Schwarze, Julius Voigt, M. Meinhardt, Mr. P. W. Gullord, Herman Froelich, Ferdinand Kuehn, G. H. Kaddatz. The old Baptist church building (now the City Hall) was rented for $10 for one year. The first resident pastor was Rev. C. F. Schrein. The permanent church home was erected in 1913. The parsonage was bought in 1911....” The Hub of Clark County (1853 - 1934)

After a lingering sickness for seven weeks at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Moritz Meinhardt, where she made her home, Mrs. Charlotta Wilhelmina Horn closed her eyes in her last sleep Sept. 29th, 1908. She was a loving mother, kind neighbor and always ready to lend a helping hand and was like by all who knew her. Although her sickness was very painful she bore it with patience. She leaves to mourn her death, two daughters, Mrs. Moritz (Caroline) Meinhardt and Mrs. Charley Kessler of Marinette, Ws. She was born (to Henry and Dorada Mueller) in Randersdorf, Germany in November 1829, and reached the age of 78 years, 10 months and 5 days. (Buried Forrest Hill cemetery)

A pretty wedding was solemnized at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Meinhardt (brother of Otto ?) on Dec. 27, 1911 at 2 p.m., when Miss Marie Sundermeyer and Mr. Otto Meinhardt were joined in wedlock. The bride was attended by Florence Richmond and Sula Sloniker, the groom by Earl Sloniker and George Speich. After the ceremony a bountiful supper was enjoyed by the guests. After the supper was served the guests departed for Hemlock hall where they took advantage of the music of the Volk Brothers’ orchestra.

December 12, 1914: Mr. Oscar Meinhardt has been sawing wood for the neighbors, the past week. Greenwood Gleaner

April 2, 1942: Mrs. Anna Speich, Mrs. George Vollrath, Jake Speich, and daughter, Violet, returned home Thursday after spending a week at Osnistota, S. D. they were accompanied on the trip by Oscar Meinhardt of Colfax. The Clark County Press

1905< #29 Meier, Henry Head W M 59 M Germany Germany Farmer O M F Amelia Wife W F 59 M Germany Germany House Keeper Theilen, Arthur Ward W M 10 S Wisconsin Wisconsin Warnke, Anna Ward W F 10 S Wisconsin Germany Horn, Gustave Ward W M 17 S Wisconsin Wisconsin Farm Laborer 9 Hessel, Paul Ward W M 21 S Germany Germany Painter 8

Henry Meier’s “ward” Arthur Theilen age 10, was born July 1894, the son of Henry and Lina (died Nov 1894) Meinholdt Theilen, per 1921 obit of Amelia Meier Arthur was married, living Chicago. Meier’s ward Anna Warncke age 10 was the daughter of John (died Mar 1903) and Caroline Warncke. She married either W. Taylor or Otto Seikman, no further info. Meier’s “ward” Gusave Horn age 17, was born June 1888, the son of Robert and Christina Braun Horn, both living in 1905. Meier’s “ward” Paul Hessel age 21, no further info.

1906 sec 33 residence H. M. Meyer (Henry Meier, Sr.)
1906 sec 33 residence H. W. Meyer (Henry Meier, Jr.)

HENRY MEIER, of sections 33 to 27 (not listed as owner in sec 27 on 1893-1906 plat maps, maybe renting some land there), Warner Township, was born in Selbeck, Lippe-Detmold, Prussia, May 12, 1848, the son of Ernest and Mina (Machintanz) Meier, both natives of Germany the latter died when Henry was seventeen years of age. They were the parents of ten children, six of whom still survive: Mina, Dorothy, Christopher, Ernest, Henry and Louise. Mr. Henry Meier came to the United States in 1875, having had to borrow 130 to make the trip, and first stopped in Sheboygan Co, Wisc, where he worked four years on a farm. During this time he paid off his debt, and also supported a wife and two small children. In 1879 he removed to Clark Co locating in Warner Township, where he left his family in a sheep house while he worked in the woods for Fred Buker. Since coming to this county, he has worked in the pineries eight winters, and during that time worked on the farms in the summer. In 1880, he settled on his present place of eighty acres, thirty-five of which is cleared. Mr. Meier was in the German army from 1868 to 1871, and during that time was in the French revolution from 1870 to 1871. He was in the battles of Woerth, Vionville, Metz, Amieus, Orleans, Le Mans, Montheliard, St. Quentin, Paris and Pontarlier. He was married August 14, 1872, to Amelia Eichmeier, who was born in Brake, Lippe-Detmold, Prussia, March 8, 1846, the daughter of Frederich Eichmeier. Of eight children, five are still living Henry A. F., August H., Frederich W., Lydia E. and Ernest O (Ernest Otto Meier baptized April 1, 1883). All of the children are at home except Fred, who lives with the minister at Immanuel Church, this county. Religiously, Mr. Meier is a member of the German Reformed Church, and politically a Democrat. 1891 History of Clark & Jackson Counties [UCC cemetery: Meier twin babies no names, b.d. 1888; Emma V. b. 7-28-1879, d. 8-9-1883; Mina b. 1-28-1879, d. 8-9-1883, Henry and Amelia Meier listed as parents.]

Henry Meier was born April 17, 1848 (May 12 per bio and cemetery records), at Selbeck, Lippe-Detmold, Germany. On Aug. 4, 1872 he was married (to Amelia Eichmeier). To this union, four sons and two daughters were born, one dying in infancy. The family came to America in 1875 and settled in the town of Herman, Sheboygan Co, where they resided for four years. In 1879 they came to Clark Co where the family lived on the old farm west of the river until a few years ago when it was sold and a new home made close by.

Deceased was taken sick with pneumonia June 7, and on July 8 passed away after 4 weeks of suffering. He leaves to mourn his loss, a bereaved widow, four sons, one daughter, and three sisters. He had reached the age of 64 years, 2 months and 21 days. The Spencer Company of the Wisconsin Krieger Bund of which he was a member attended the funeral in a body at the German Reformed Church on the West Side, and burial took place in the German Cemetery.

Mrs. Amelia Meier, who died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Otto (Lydia) Decker, Aug. 25, 1921, was born at Brake Lippe Detmold, Germany March 8, 1846, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eichmeier. She was married to Mr. Heinrich Meier Aug 4, 1872. They came to America in 1875 and resided at Franklin, Sheboygan Co, for four years, moving from there to Clark Co, where they purchased 80 acres of wild land and made a farm of it. Mr. Meier died nine years ago, since that time she made her home with her only daughter, (Lydia b. 26 July 1881, d. 8 July 1936) Mrs. Otto Decker. She leaves to mourn her death four sons (1936 obit of Lydia: Henry, in Loyal; Fred in Emmet, N.D.; Ernest in Spencer, August not mentioned, “out west” in 1906, dead by 1936?), one daughter (Lydia). Those who attended the funeral from away were Mrs. Emil Ennepes, Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Emil Ennepes, Jr. of Brillion Mr. and Mrs. Albert Ennepes, of Potters, Mr. and Mrs. August Ennepes, of Wells, and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Thieler (1905 “ward” Arthur Theilan), of Chicago.

5 April 1906: August Meier and Louis Decker are out west, in Montana, we understand.

Emma Vehmeier (born Sept 20, 1888, parents Fred and Dorothea Meier Vehmeier) died at the home of Henry Meier west of town (Greenwood,) May 8, 1911. Death resulted from blood poisoning, which set in after a recent operation for abscess. The young lady came from Germany last winter in company with her two brothers and the part had some difficulty with the immigration officers that caused considerable delay in getting here. Miss Vehmeier was taken sick on the way here from New York and no doubt the trouble and delay aggravated her condition. (Buried UCC cemetery, no other “Vehmeier” found in Clark Co.)

Saturday afternoon a happy aggregation of friends and relatives gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Meier, to witness the ceremony when their son, Fred Meier, was united in the holy bonds of matrimony to Miss Frederica Bush. She was accompanied by Miss Ellen Kuester and Miss Hazel Rademacher, while the groom was attended by Arthur Thelin (Theilen) and Fred Bush, a brother of the bride. Mr. and Mrs. Meier will live on the old place west of town that he purchased from his parents some two years ago, Mr. and Mrs. (Henry, Sr) Meier bought the Watson farm, where they will move. All during Saturday afternoon delivery wagons belonging to different merchants in Greenwood could be seen making quick tracks for the scene of the nuptial ceremony, and each was laden with gifts for the happy bride and groom. Those present from a distance were: Henry Klemm and wife, Fred Boedeker and wife, Fred Fasse, Simon Fasse and Otto Schumaker, all of Sheboygan Falls, Wis.

Fred Meier, 74, Tacoma, Wash. a former resident of Greenwood, Clark Co, died in Washington Friday. His sister-in-law, Mrs. Fred Busch, was notified of his death. The Meier family lived on a farm 2 miles northwest of here and left for Washington in 1936. Mr. Meier is survived by his wife, two sons, two daughters.

>Funeral services were conducted from the West Side Reformed church for Mrs. Fred Busch sr., who died August 18, (1936) at the home of her son, Fred Busch, Jr., in the town of Warner. Mrs. Busch had been in ill health for several years. Interment was made in the West Side Cemetery. Mrs. Bush, nee Rosa (Caroline) Lauman (Baumann) was born (parents Karl and Louise Kare Baumann) >in Germany on July 15, 1867 and was married there to Fred Busch on November 14, 1891. In the fall of 1909 the family came to the United States, settling on a farm in Clark Co. For the past four years Mr. and Mrs. Busch made their home with their son, Fred Jr. She is survived by her husband, one son Fred Jr., of the town of Warner, one daughter, Mrs. Fred (Frederica) Meier, of Emmett, North Dakota, and an adopted daughter, Mrs. Martha Kaye of Minneapolis, Minn., a brother in Germany. The following from away were here for the funeral; Mr. and Mrs. Earl Kaye of Minneapolis, Minn.; Mr. and Mrs. Emil Enneper, Mr. and Mrs. August Enneper and Mrs. Fred Brockman, all of Brillion; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Meier of Loyal and Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Meier of Spencer.

Mr. Frederick (“Fritz”) Busch, son of Mr. and Mrs. Christian Busch, was born in Selbenk, Lippe Detmold, Germany, on March 19, 1860. On November 14, 1891 he was married to Rosine Bauman. The couple migrated to the United States in the year 1909. They located in the town of Warner where Mr. Busch purchased a farm. In the year 1919 they sold this farm and for the next thirteen years made their home with their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Fred (Frederica) Meier. Since 1932 they have made their home with their son Fred. Mr. Busch passed away suddenly on March 6, 1938 of a stroke. Mrs. Busch preceded her husband in death on August 18, 1936. He is survived by one daughter, Frieda (Mrs. Fred Meier) of Auburn Wash., one son Fred of the town of Warner, one adopted daughter, Martha (Mrs. Earl Kaye) of Minneapolis, Minn. He also leaves three brothers and one sister in Germany. Funeral services were conduced from the West Side Reformed church. Interment was made in the West Side Cemetery. Those from out of town who attended the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Emil Emmeper of Brillion, Mrs. Earl Kaye of Minneapolis, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Enneper of Chilton and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Meier of Loyal.

The following Henry W. (census and plat map spelled Meyers, should be Meier) was the son of Heinrich and Amelia Eichmeier Meier per the Lutheran cemetery in Loyal. Henry Meier, Jr married Freda Brussow of Loyal. They had at least one child, Harold who was born and died on 15 July 1910. Henry Meier, Jr, born 15 July 1872, died 16 March 1947. Freda Brussow Meier, born 1882, died 1966.

1905< #23 Meyers, Henry W. Head W M 32 M Germany Germany Farmer 12 O M F Freeda Wife W F 23 M Wisconsin Germany House Keeper (Warner township census)

>Karl, Frederick August Brussow was born at Strehlow, Germany, on the 22 day of Sept 1852. In 1877 he left his native land and came to the U. S. A. locating at Freeport, Illinois, where he worked until 1879 when he came to Clark Co., purchasing a farm in the Town of Loyal. On the 16th day of October 1881, he was married to Miss Edith Rademacher, which union was blessed with 7 children, of which 5 children preceded the parents to eternity. In 1924 his wife preceded him to eternity. Having disposed of his farm he retired to the Village of Loyal, and for a number of years made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Henry Meier. For a number of weeks the deceased was continually in bed suffering from old age. The deceased (died 9 Aug 1933) now leaves to mourn two sorrowing children, viz; Mrs. Henry Meier, of Loyal and Mr. Arthur Brussow of Loyal, and one sister, Mrs. Fredericha Stork, of Freeport, Illinois. Funeral services were held at the home and at the Lutheran Church. Burial was mase in the Lutheran Cemetery.

>Mrs. Charles Brussow died at her home here (Loyal, Clark Co, Wis.). Ida Rodemacher was born in Templeberg, Germany, Dec 16, 1864. She came with her mother to this country about the year of 1871. They settled in the town of Loyal where she grew to womanhood. On Oct. 16, 1881 she was united in marriage to Karl Brussow. To this union was born five children, one of whom died in infancy. Two sons were victims of the Flu about six years ago. About four years ago Mrs. Brussow's health began to fail and symptoms of diabetes began to show themselves. Everything possible was done to check the disease but all in vain. (died 18 Nov 1924) Mrs. Brussow was a member of the Lutheran Church and was an active worker in the Ladies Aid until her health prevented her. She leaves to mourn her loss, her husband, one son, Arthur, one daughter, Mrs. Henry Meier, and one brother, Louis Rodemacher. The funeral was held from the Lutheran Church.

1905< #88 Meng, John Head W M 44 M Wisconsin Germany Farmer 12 O M F Mary Wife W F 44 M Wisconsin Germany House Keeper John Son W M 14 S Wisconsin Wisconsin

>Aug 1933 obit of Esther Stabnow: “...Mr. and Mrs. John Meng Sr., George Meng ... of Prairie du Sac...”

>January 6, 1933: “... at the regular meeting the “History of Pottery” was read by Mrs. John Meng and samples of Van Briggle Pottery were on display, sent to the Club by the company in Colorado Springs....” Greenwood Women’s Club

Many obits: “...accompanied by Mrs. John Meng... with Mrs. John Meng as accompanist....”

Services were conducted at Grace Methodist Church here for John Henry Meng, 77, Greenwood, who died in St. Joseph's Hospital at Marshfield. Burial was made in the Greenwood Cemetery. Military rites were in charge of the Wallis-Hinker American Legion Post. Mr. Meng was born March 1, 1890, at Sauk City, and later came to Greenwood. He attended the Greenwood High School and a barber college in Minneapolis. His marriage to Esther Stabnow took place June 19, 1920, at Aberdeen, S.D. After their marriage, the couple lived in Montana until 1925, then came to Greenwood, where Mr. Meng owned and operated Meng’s Barber Shop until his retirement in 1950. He was a veteran of World War I, a member of the Wallis-Hinker Legion Post of Greenwood, V.V.W. Mueller-Hintz Post in Marshfield, the Greenwood Masonic Lodge, and Grace Methodist Church. In addition to his wife, survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Paul A. (Frances) Smith, Las Vegas, N.M. and a grandson, Michael Smith, Boulder, Colo. Two brothers preceded him in death.

Graveside services were held at Greenwood Cemetery for Mrs. John Henry (Esther) Meng, 88, of Presbyterian Nursing Center, Lakeland Fla., formerly of Greenwood, Clark Co. Officiating was the Grace Methodist Church. She died Feb. 11, 1985, at the nursing center, where she resided the past four years.

The former Esther Stabnow was married to John H. Meng June 19, 1920 in Aberdeen, S.D. He died Dec. 29, 1967. After their marriage they lived in Montana until 1925, then moved to Greenwood, where her husband owned and operated Meng's Barber Shop. In 1948 she became librarian at the Greenwood Library. Prior to moving to Florida she lived in Colorado.

Miss Frances Meng, a student at the Eau Claire Teachers College, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Meng, Greenwood and Paul A. Smith, Milwaukee, son of Mr. and Mrs. A.C. Smith, Colfax, were married March 14, 1942 in the parsonage of the Wesley Methodist Church, Milwaukee. Mr. and Mrs. Orvil Smith, brother and sister-in-law of the groom, were the only attendants. Mrs. Smith was graduated from the Greenwood High School in 1939 and at present is attending Eau Claire State Teacher College. Mr. Smith, a graduate of the Colfax High School, also attended Eau Claire State Teachers College, and at the present time is employed in Milwaukee.

1905< #38 Miller, Peter Head W M 57 Widower Wisconsin Germany Farmer 10 O F Arthur Son W M 16 S Wisconsin Wisconsin Farm Laborer 9 Calvin Son W M 14 S Wisconsin Wisconsin Farm Laborer 8 Amelia Daughter W F 21 S Wisconsin Wisconsin Domestic

1880 sec 19 no residence E. Muller (as spelled on Plat Map, s/b Miller, E = Elizabeth, wife)

Peter Miller was born May 6, 1848 (son of Adam and Catarina Schmidt Miller) in Washington Co, Wis. As a young man he was engaged in the harness business and followed this trade for six years. In the early 70's he was united in marriage to Elizabeth Herbel. To this union 9 children were born. One daughter Louise (31 Oct 1878 – 10 Nov 1888) preceded him in death in 1888, his wife (Elizabeth, b. 10 Oct 1849, d. 6 Nov 1894, daughter of George and Elizabeth Schaub Herbel) in 1894 and one son Arthur during service in the World War (no further info on Arthur). In the year 1879 Mr. Miller with his family came to Clark Co where they settled on a farm in the Town of Warner. Here he resided until 1910 at which time he sold his farm. From that time until 1918 he made his home with his sons. He then moved to Texas, and lived there for one year. In 1919 he came back to Wisconsin and has since that time made his home with his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Mattausch in Buffalo Co. Mr. Miller was a member of the West Side Reformed Church from the year 1881 until he moved away in 1910. Mr. Miller enjoyed good health even in his old age until last Dec. From that time he was confined to his bed, passing away on Sept 21, 1937. He reached an age of 89 years, 4 months and 15 days.

Those who survive are his sons, William (2 Mar 1874 – 25 Jan 1964, m. Anna Toburen), George (26 Aug 1875 – 21 Jan 1953, never married) and Albert (bio below) of Greenwood, Calvin (no further info) of Minnesota, Theodore (no further info) and Edward (obit below), and Mrs. Henry (Dolores Amelia b. 1 Nov 1883 d. 23 Feb 1983) Mattausch of Alma. Funeral services were conducted at the home of Albert Miller and at the West Side Reformed church, and interment was made in West Side Cemetery. The pallbearers were six grandsons: Oscar, Arno, Donald, Delbert and Orville Miller and Lester Mattausch. The flower girls were four granddaughters: Mrs. Art Werhman, Mrs. Oscar Franz, Mrs. Arleigh Olson, and Delores Mattausch.

MILLER, Albert Gottlieb (4 Mar 1877 – 13 July 1950)
Albert Miller was born in Washington Co, Wis., March 4, 1877, son of Peter and Elizabeth Miller. The father was a harnessmaker and farmer, and he and his wife had eight (should be nine) children William, George, Albert, Ed, Theodore, Arthur, Galain (Calvin) and Lela (Dolores Amelia). Albert remained at home until he was about 18 years old at which time he went to work in the woods and on farms, helping on the home farm in summer. When 29 years of age he was married, May 17, 1905, to Lydia Raneking (Reineking), daughter of William Raneking, her father being a farmer in Clark Co. Albert Miller and his wife then settled on an eighty-acre tract of wild land in Section 16, Eaton Township, which constitutes his present farm. There was a small clearing, with a small log house on it, in which latter they took up their residence, and he at once began to improve the place. He has now a good seven-room frame house and a basement barn 28 by 40 feet in size. In addition to dairying he is raising some hogs. About forty acres of his farm are now cleared, and he is still continuing the work. Besides his farm interests he has stock in the West Eaton Cheese Factory. Mr. Miller and wife are the parents of three children-Martha, Arno and Erna, all residing at home. The family is a member of the German Reformed Church. 1918 History of Clark Co., WI

Mrs. Lydia Miller, 82, a lifelong resident of Greenwood died Jan. 1, 1966 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Erna Wehrman, Greenwood. Services were conducted at Immanuel United Church of Christ. Burial was made in the West Side Cemetery. The former Lydia Reineking was born Aug. 19, 1883, in the Town of Mead. Her marriage to Albert Miller, who preceded her in death July 13, 1950, took place May 17, 1905, at Greenwood. After their marriage they lived on a farm west of Greenwood, and since the death of her

husband, Mrs. Miller had made her home with her children. Survivors include a son, Arno, Miller, Two daughters, Mrs. Erna Wehrman and Mrs. Walter (Martha) Decker, all of Greenwood; a brother, Arthur Reineking, Grand Marsh; four sisters, Mrs. William (Hilda) Becker, and Miss Selma Reineking, Milwaukee; Mrs. Meda Vollrath, Los Angeles, Calif.; and Mrs. Amelia Decker, Sheridan, Wyo. A brother and two sisters preceded her in death.

Arno A. Miller, 71 of Loyal, died Feb. 5, 1980 at St. Joseph's Hospital. Funeral services were at Immanuel United Church of Christ, and interment was in the West Side Cemetery. Arno Miller was born to Albert and Lydia (Reineking) Miller on July 1, 1908 in the Town of Eaton and received his education at rural town of Eaton School.

He was married to Lillian Decker on June 1, 1932, in the Town of Warner. He worked for International Lead Works in Milwaukee for two years and returned to Greenwood and bought this father’s farm, where they lived until retiring in 1977. They then moved to the City of Loyal. He was director of the Warner Mutual Insurance Company for 30 years. Surviving him are his wife two daughters, Miss Joanne Miller of Salinas, Calif and Miss Sharon Miller, at home and two sisters, Mrs. Walter (Martha) Decker of Greenwood and Mrs. Erna Wehrman of Greenwood.

Edward Miller, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Peter Miller, was born at Greenwood Aug. 26, 1880 and passed away Dec. 4, 1941 at his home at Praag, Wis. at the age of 61 years. On June 28, 1913 he was united in marriage to Miss Augusta Mattausch at Praag. To this union two sons were born, Oliver, who passed away at the age of four years and Orville at home. He was preceded in death by his parents and son, one sister Louise (died 1888) and one brother, Arthur (died prior Sept 21 1937). Funeral services were held at Praag, the Reformed Church of Alma officiated, with burial at the Lincoln Cemetery.

1905< #36 Miller, George Head W M 29 Single Wisconsin Germany Farmer 10 O M F

[>George Miller>, son of Peter and Eliz Herbel Miller, buried UCC cemetery, never married]

1905< #16 Miller, William Head W M 31 M Wisconsin Wis/Ger Farmer 12 Rental F Anna Wife W F 21 M Wisconsin Germany House Keeper Oscar Son W M 1 S Wisconsin Wis/Ger

Mrs. William Miller, nee Anna Toburen, was born in Marathon Co on Jan 23, 1884 and passed away at the home of a neighbor, E. H. Dahl, who resides a quarter of a mile from their home, while visiting May 22, 1935. Mrs. Miller had not been ill and was in Greenwood that afternoon with her husband (William Miller, son of Peter and Eliz Herbel Miller, buried UCC) and passed away suddenly from a stroke. She is survived by her husband, one son, Oscar of this city, four daughters: Mrs. S.W. (Alma) Carruthers, Greenwood; Mrs. Guy (Laura) Richmond, home farm; Mrs. Thone (Thelma) Karnitz, Neillsville and Ella at home. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William (mother = Martha nee Roever) Toburen, Greenwood, two sisters, Mrs. Arthur Syth, Greenwood and Mrs. Nels Fulsang, Chicago and two brothers, Gus Toburen, Wuasau and William Toburen, Greenwood. Funeral services were conducted from the residence and from the West Side Reformed Church. Burial was made in the church cemetery.

Geo. Miller died June 8, 1910 of dropsy, at the home of his nephew, R.M. Woelfle (No R. M. Woelfle found. Related to V. C. Woelffer who had the Neillsville Drug Store in 1901? Related to the Babb and Hommel families of Warner township?) of the West Side (Warner township), aged 77 years. Mr. Miller was born in Scotland, Aug 3, 1832 and came to Ontario, Canada when a young man. Later he moved to Iowa, where he lived until a few years ago, when he came to Clark Co, Wis., with his nephew, and with whom he has made his home since. He was the last of a large family of children to be carried off by the grim reaper, was a single man all his life and leaves no relatives other than several nephews. Interment was made in the Braun Settlement Cemetery (cemetery has no info as to parents, etc). >[This George Miller is not related to the preceding Peter and Eliz nee Herbel Miller family or the following Miller Brothers.]

[The following Miller brothers are not related to the preceding Peter and Eliz nee Herbel Miller family or the lone George Miller]

MILLER Brothers: Thomas & Oliva nee Honeywell Miller; John Charles & Elizabeth nee Honeywell Miller. Edward and Mary nee Honeywell Miller. Thomas & Olivia Miller purchased property in Warner township sec 26, 27, 34 from Chandler Brown in 1876. Thomas Miller and wife sold the same property to his brother John Charles Miller in 1882. About 1880 John Miller also aquired property in Warner sec 35 from C. C. Washburn. About 1893 John Miller purchased property in Warner sec 7 from Gile & Holway which he sold by 1906 to N.C. Foster Lumber Co. The property in Warner sec 26, 27, 34 & 35 was sold to Peter Hansen and Herbert Sweet in 1901 but went through various financial difficulties before being forecloused on by Gard Miller in 1904. One Hattie Miller sold the property to Abraham Speich in the fall of 1905. Warner sec 22 and 23 owned by Miller Bros in 1880 was sold by 1893 to 6 other parties, including N. H. Withee and J.J. Hogan.

1880 sec 22 residence, sec 23 residence, sec 26, 27, 34 no residence Miller Bros.

1893 sec 7, 26, 34, 35 no residences, sec 27 residence J. C. Miller
1893 sec 10 no residence Miller & Buland

Married Mary Honeywell on 11 Mar 1862. Edward died from burns received from the escaping steam of a sawmill boiler.

“...Miller Brothers owned a mill on Gile Creek where they sawed lumber several years 'but when a dam was to be built at Hatfield they moved the machinery there. Ed Miller, father of Harry J. Miller, looked after the saws, belting, etc., as he was the mill-wright, and while cleaning the boiler, was badly scalded. He was brought to his home north of Greenwood but lived only a short time.

This same mill was later moved back to Eaton Center where lumber was sawed, and in 1887 an emery wheel, used for filing saws, burst, a piece striking Lou Rufinot in the chest, killing him. Ben Hyslip also was killed in this mill, being wound upon a shaft when his clothing became caught. Then in 1891 George McConnell Sr., working there, was killed. The water in the boiler got low and when the fireman noticed it, he grabbed a bucket of water and threw it into the firebox that caused an explosion, killing Mr. McConnell instantly. The mill was never repaired and later the ruins burned....” The Hub of Clark County (1853 - 1934)

The cause of Mrs. Miller's death was paralysis, she suffering her first stroke Dec. 22 and a second one on January 2, this causing her death. Mrs. Mary Miller was committed to its last resting place in the Cemetery, after a funeral service at Grace M. E. church. The body arrived from the west, accompanied by H. J. (Harry J.) and Hannah Miller, the son and daughter, and was taken to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Erastus Bowen where it remained until the funeral. 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 (Almira Elziabeth) Honeywell, are left. The girls were daughters of "uncle" John and "aunt" Kate (Catherine nee Halstead) Honeywell, one of the pioneer families of Clark Co. Mary was born in Ottawa, Canada, November 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. (Catherine) Grant of Audubon, Iowa, Hannah and H. J. Miller (see his tribute to his uncle John Charles 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.

Son of Edward and Mary nee Honeywell Miller. Married Mable Ingersoll 22 July 1896. Buried Greenwood cemetery.

Son of Edward and Mary nee Honeywell Miller. Died in Colorado, buried Greenwood cemetery.

Hannah Sweitzer Miller was born in Warren Co., Penn., July 26, 1871 and died in Los Angeles, Calif., Dec. 18, 1943, aged 72 years, 4 months and 22 days. When she was five years of age her parents moved to Wisconsin and settled in Clark Co, where she lived and went to school, first in the Old Warner District and then in Greenwood, where the family resided after the death of the father, Edward Miller, from an accident in a mill in which he was badly burned and died from infection after twelve days of suffering. She taught school in Minnesota three years, then continued her education for three years in Lawrence College, Appleton, Wis., then taught at Merton, Wis. one year.

Owing to her brother Tomas’ illness, she and her mother went with him to Denver, Colo. Where she taught for eight years in public and then moved to Seattle, Wash. And taught several years, then secured a position with the Schuman Publishing Co. to sell “The Wonder World.” She leaves only one sister, Mrs. Catherine Miller Grant of Sacramento. In accord with her request, the funeral services were held at Sacramento, Calif., Dec. 21st, conducted by her nephew, Dr. A. Raymond Grant of the First Methodist Church, after which the body was cremated at her expressed wish and sent for burial in Greenwood.

Saturday two telegrams came to this city from New York Mills, Minn., the first stating that Tom Miller of that place was dangerously ill of the Grippe. (Grippe/grip - Influenza like symptoms; the flu; influenza.) The second, which came out a few moments later stated that he was dead. We are informed that Charles Miller, of Greenwood, Clark Co, a brother of Tom's, started for Minnesota and the body was brought to Greenwood for burial. Tom Miller is well known in this country and more especially in Greenwood, where his brother Charles now lives. He used to run the Jack Farning saw mill near Greenwood, which recently blew up and killed a man. (Tom, son of John and Hannah nee Schwitzer Miller per Greenwood cemetery records.)

Olive Miller, daughter of John and Catherine nee Halstead Honeywell, married Tom Miller c1868, buried Greenwood cemetey.

MILLER, Gordon E. (1880 - 22 May 1881)
Died, Gordon, only son of Thomas and Olive C. Miller, Eaton, Clark Co, Wis., of brain fever May 22, 1881, aged 15 months.

Miss Rose Miller (daughter of Thomas and Olive nee Honeywell Miller), a former resident of Greenwood, died at her home in Appleton Feb. 15th, 1936. Funeral services were held at Appleton and the body was brought to Greenwood, for Burial. Miss Hannah Honeywell, also a former resident here and now residing at Appleton, accompanied the body to Greenwood. Miss Honeywell (b. 19 Feb 1844, d. 4 Feb 1937, daughter of John and Catherine nee Halstead Honeywell), 92, still owns her home there across from the M. E. Church. The house is occupied by the Leo Sischo family.

MILLER, John Charles (2 Jan 1848 – 27 July 1920)
John Charles MILLER, of section 27 Warner Township, was born in Renfrew County, Ontario, Jan 2, 1848, the son of John Miller, a native of England. The latter, a farmer and lumberman by occupation, came with his parents to Ontario when a boy. He spent the first eighteen years thereafter on a farm, and then went to Warren Co, Penn, where he spent ten years in the woods and saw mills. When he left his father, Mr. Miller was twenty-four years old (1872), and had only $15 in money, and he has since risen to his present position by hard work and good management. In 1876 he came to this county, locating on his present farm, where he has also been engaged in lumbering ever since. He farms to raise feed for his stock and teams that he employs in the camps during the winters. The previous winter he ran two camps, but this winter, 1890-91, he has only one, employing about thirty men, besides six four horse teams, sprinkler team, tote team and two or three yoke of cattle. He owns in all about 240 acres of land, 110 of which is cleared.

He also owns a one-half interest in lot 1, city of Greenwood, which consists of forty-five acres, and also a house and lot in the latter place. He was married September 26, 1872, to Elizabeth, (called “Betsy”) daughter of John Honeywell. Almira Elizabeth Honeywell Miller born Nov 6, 1858 in Renfrew Canada, migrated to Warren, PA at age 18 eventually settling on a farm a mile north of Greenwood, Clark Co., WI. They relocated to 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. Religiously, he is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and politically a Prohibitionist. He remodeled his house in 1887, and he now owns a fine two story frame, 24 x 28 feet, with a wing 18 x 22, and another addition 16 x 26 feet. He has two fine barns, one 36 x 46 feet, twenty-foot posts, and the other 36 x 66 feet, eighteen-foot posts. Biographical History of Clark and Jackson Counties1891 and History Buffs

Mr. Erastus Bowen received word that J.C. Miller had died at his home at Seattle, Wash. Mr. Miller was a former Greenwood, Clark Co, Wis. resident, at one time owner of the Speich farm north of the city. He was also president of the Greenwood State Bank at the time he resided here and was one of the foremost lumbermen of this part of the state. He was seventy-three years old.

For the perusal of his many friends, I am subjoining a brief synopsis of the life and an appreciation of the character of my Uncle John Charles Miller, who died July Twenty Seventh, 1920 at Seattle, Wash. He was born near Renfrew, Canada, Jan. 2, 1847 and at the age of eighteen accompanied his parents to Balltown, Penn., where he assisted his father in logging and milling until about 1870 or 71, shortly afterward forming with his brothers, Edward and Thomas, the firm of Miller Brothers, whose reputation is yet a solid memory in the neighborhood of the old Falconer and Rynd Mills near Warren, Penn. In August, 1876, they removed to the vicinity of Greenwood, Clark Co, Wis., where they engaged in the lumber business until my Father's (Edward Miller) death in (Nov 1) 1879, and for years after, when the firm was dissolved. Uncle Charley, I cannot think of him by any other name, persevered in the face of exceptional difficulties, such as seemed ever the lot of the Wisconsin logger and during the next decade met with the success that ever should be the due of honest, energetic effort but possessing the timber love that is instinct in the born lumberman, he followed the receding forests to Western Washington, where, by judicious investments, he accumulated a fortune undreamed of in the strenuous Wisconsin days, this however, leaving him the same kindly, unassuming personality, untouched by the arrogance and self-sufficiency that so often obtains with possession... and I wish to pay this one tribute as heartfelt as it is inadequate to the Uncle who especially in the crucial years of my young manhood, was the best friend and counselor I ever possessed, other than the gentle Mother who preceded him into the Infinity... I have worked with him in the days of real labor, when accomplishment was the great desire, have cruised with him among the firs that he loved so well, and have gone fishing with him therefore have had opportunities of knowing him that few possessed, and there could not have been a truer friend, a kindlier parent, or a better citizen. This is my tribute to a Genuine Man. May the Great Beneficence give him his reward. Sincerely yours, H. J. Miller (Harry J. Miller, son of Edward and Mary nee Honeywell Miller.)

Lynn Miller was born (son of John C. and Almira Honeywell Miller) on a farm one mile north of Greenwood, now known as the George Speich farm, on Dec 13, 1878. He lived there and went to the Greenwood School until about 1895 or 1896, having spent a year in La Crosse fitting himself for a business career, also during that time. He then migrated to Oregon and settled in Chehalis and entered the lumber industry. In 1905 he left Chehalis and entered the logging and sawmill business with his brother Smith, and father, later buying out his father and continuing until 1914 when he went in for himself on Lake Washington in Portland (s/b Seattle). About 1923 he became identified in various ventures, mostly promoting various industries in and around Seattle and moved to Los Angeles only a few years ago, It was while he was on a trip into southern Arizona prospecting for large gold deposits with Geophysical instruments, when the end came after he had dinner that evening and lay down and went away without even his associate hardly noticing it. That was on Dec. 11th. The funeral was held from the Wee Kirk O’Heather, the little church in Los Angeles where Will Rogers funeral was recently held. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, Elma and Betty, and one son, Lynn Jr., all unmarried.

March 16, 1900: Mrs. J.C. Miller returned Tuesday evening from an extended visit at Neenah and Appleton. She was accompanied by Bride, who is taking a vacation from her studies at Appleton. Gleaner

September 29, 1900: Mrs. J. C. Miller accompanied Mrs. Holley to Stevens Point yesterday. Gleaner

September 29, 1900: Friday was Smith Miller’s last day of school here, as he leaves soon with his parents for Minneapolis where he will enter the Hamlin university. Gleaner

March 1, 1901: Mrs. Will Smith was over from Loyal the first of the week getting their house in readiness for temporary occupancy by her father, J.C. Miller, and family, who, we learn, will live there until they can build a residence of their own. Mrs. Miller arrived yesterday morning from St. Paul and we understand these goods will follow shortly. Gleaner

February 28, 1957: Guess I promised a sequel to that vacation job I had up on the SAWYER Farm near Longwood. This time it was on the WITHEE farm east of Longwood. If I remember correctly there were five of us boys went there from Greenwood to help with the haying. They had a goodly number of cows on that farm too. They were all those big Holsteins and they gave a whole of a lot of milk and were the hardest cows to milk in the world. It was blue milk they gave, if you know what that means. Well, I have forgotten the name of the five boys but there was Bill OELIG, Bendigo HENDRICKSON, (I've forgotten his real first name), a chap by the name of George WISHING and myself. We slept in a large men's room where there were four double beds, one in each corner. Bill and Bendigo slept in one bed just opposite that of the hired man and George and I in the one in the corner just below that of Bill and Bendigo. This hired man was an emigrant from somewhere we could never figure out from what country he could have come from for he resembled no other emigrant we could think of. A great big man, short of stature, heavy set with the strength of two big oxen. His hair stood straight up and his neck was straight from the back of his head to his back indicating, as was usually considered, not much intelligence. Shaggy eyebrows and low forehead and squinty eyes not indicative of any friendliness. He was always coming to bed late and we usually were quite tired and it was not a pleasant thing to be awakened so soon after getting to sleep.

So one day while resting at the end of a swath and leaning on the sythe snaths we concocted the idea of planting some large thistle bulbs under his bed sheet. I can't remember now just how we figured this would hurry his bedtime but anyway we did it that evening. Of course that evening we didn't fall off to sleep at all..... and finally he came shuffling up the stairs with not too light a step and soon he was peeling off his clothes then he hit the bed right square on top of those thistles. If you have ever heard the commotion set up by about ten big bulls, this was a very good compliment of the same, and he just floated out of that bed and landed about ten feet away right beside Bill and Bendigo's bed. We thought he’d tear into them but he didn't. He seemed to have some kind of a grudge against George Wishing and proceeded to mop up on him. We heard him apparently messing around with his trousers and then he came over to our bed with his arms raised high and yelling down at us and said, George Wishington, I’m going to kill you , and we could see a reflection of light from a kind harvest moon shining through the window onto a very large knife. Our life span was at a very low ebb right then, when suddenly we heard something like a hammer hitting flesh and this man..... sagged at the knees and he was out like a doorknob. Of course we immediately relieved his clenched hand of that dirk and then looked to see what happened. Bill Oelig had heaved that big shoe of his at him and it hit him just behind the ear.....he didn't come to until he was immersed with some nice cold water. He was then docile enough and took his blanket and went out and spent the night in the haymow and the last thing we saw of him was the next morning (not waiting for breakfast) trudging down the road toward Longwood and beyond. Smith H. Miller (LaConner, WA) Greenwood Gleaner >There are more stories by Smith Miller on this site.

Feb. 25, 1906: Mr. J. E. Noyes, Editor, Greenwood Wis., Dear Sir: I note that in your last issue that you have me left “in a trough.” Now, I don’t hardly agree with you there for I consider myself the only one of the family left “out of the trough.” You see when one gets married they are in a trough and can’t get out so have to follow it to the end and sometimes it is pretty crooked and bumpy too. I haven’t as yet, however, made up my mind to take a step into it for it is a pretty risky gamble. Trusting this finds you well and prosperous, I remain Very respectfully, Smith H. Miller Wenatchee, Wash., Greenwood Gleaner (8 Mar 1906) Our recent reference to Smith Miller being left to dance in the trough alone. Thanks sooo much for this little "Smitty" blurb!! We LOVE it! My grandfather finally jumped into the "trough" on Feb. 22 1909 in Seattle Washington with Maude Looney Miller, formerly of Lafayette Co., WI, residing at the time in Chehalis WA!! They were married over 50 years before death parted them in 1965, here in Woodinville, WA. Thank you again and again. (Now, could you find an obit for Hannah Miller, Mrs John Miller, mother of Edward, Thomas, JC, and William Miller ~~ She passed in Sept of 1900 at the home of William Miller family, we believe.)

The following is a clipping from the Tacoma, Wash. Daily News of Feb. 23, 1912 about former Greenwood people: “Seldom in the west, with its shifting population, do 40 relatives gather at one table. Yet such was the case last night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lynn H. Miller, North 37th and Stevens Street, when family connections traveled from all parts of the state to reunite. So successful was the reunion that it was decided to make it an annual affair. The families present were Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Miller of Seattle and Mrs. J.F. Alexander of Seattle, with her husband, Dr. Alexander. Mr. and Mrs. Smith Miller and daughter Jean of Ashford; Messrs. Harold and Jerold Smith and Miss Elodie Smith, Wenatchie; Mr. and Mrs. Harry J. Miller and son Seton of Everett; Mr. and Mrs. William Miller and two sons, Marshall and Robert of South Prairie; Miss Eva Miller, Chester Miller, Skykomish; Wm. Miller, Seattle; Mr. and Mrs. Smith Honeywell and son Sewlitt of Centralia; Mr. and Mrs. Ira Honeywell, Centralia; Chas. Honeywell, Minneapolis; Mr. and Mrs. Norman Gilkey, Centralia; Mr. and Mrs. Dan Bush and Miss Lucile ?, Chehalis; Will and Lynn Smith, Wenatchee; Valen Honeywell, Chehalis; Judge W.W. Langhorne, prominent Tacoma attorney; and the host and hostess and two daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Miller and Elizabeth." Greenwood Gleaner 03/28/1912

May 31, 1928: Some dismay was created recently when the members of the school board
discovered that the flag pole on the school grounds, which is claimed to be the tallest in
Wisconsin, was rotting and had to be felled. About a year ago the board had the pole inspected closely and the decay was found to be in progress about one-third of the way around the base. The wood was treated to stop the decay and guy wires were strung to keep the pole from striking the buildings if a storm should snap it off. Last week the pole was felled and about 10 feet were cut from the base end. On Saturday the pole was again erected and this time was placed a little west from its former location. The flag pole is a Douglas fir and was 150 feet high before it was taken down. It was shipped from Seattle, Wash. as the gift of a former mayor of the city. The Charles Miller family lived in this vicinity until they moved to Washington about 26 years ago, to go into the lumber business. Lynn, a son, picked out a tall fir and waited until he had a lumber shipment bound for Withee, Wis. Then when the time came to load the pole on top of three flat cars of lumber, it was too long, so Miller had to cut it in two so that it could be spliced and sent it along. Although the pole was a gift, the city had to pay 300 to have it hauled the 13 miles from Withee on wagons and set in place. A six-foot slab of stone was embedded nine feet under ground as a base and the pole was mounted on this and set in solid concrete. It was topped by a spread eagle weather vane two and one-half feet high. Although the pole is now somewhat shorter it still remains to be one of the tallest in the state and should stand for 25 years more.

1905< #53 Moore, Stephen Head W M 60 M Canada New York Farmer 8 O F Ellen Wife W F 58 M Canada Ireland House Keeper Chas Son W M 27 S Wisconsin Canada Farm Laborer 10 Mabel Daughter W F 23 S Wisconsin Canada Amy Daughter W F 17 S Wisconsin Canada

1906-1915 sec 10 residence Stephen Moore, sec 11 no residence Stephen Moore

STEPHEN MOORE, of sec 10, Warner Township, Clark Co, Wisc, was born in Wellington Co, Ontario, April 30, 1845, the son of Cornelius and Lavina (Peck) Moore, the former a native of New Jersey, and the latter of New Hampshire. The father removed to Ontario when a young man. The parents had fourteen children, only four of who survive: Jane, now Mrs. Earhart Lynus, Stephen, our subject, and Sarah, now Mrs. Kelly. He worked in the sawmills of his native country several years, and in 1865 came to Clinton, Michigan, and the same year removed to Michigan City, Indiana. In the spring of 1868 he went to Preston Township, Fillmore Co, Minnesota, where he farmed two years, and in 1870 came to this county, settling in what is now Warner Township. He owns 170 acres of land, sixty of which is cleared, where he is engaged in general farming, logging, and also ran a thresher nine years. For the past four years he has owned and ran a steam thresher, the "Minnesota Chief" that is run by an “Ames” engine.

Mr. Moore was married June 25, 1867, to Ellen Hogan, the only daughter of Patrick Hogan. Her mother, nee Catharine Sullivan, was afterward married to James Miller, and they had seven children, six of whom are now living: Frances, Emma, Adda, Dudley, Mira and Mina, Charles is dead. Mrs. Moore was always known by the name of Miller in her girlhood. Mr. and Mrs. Moore have had seven children, six of who survive: Aminta, Catharine, Joseph, Charles, Mabel and Ivy. One son, Francis, died in infancy. "Biographical History of Clark & Jackson Counties 1891"

Stephen B. Moore was born in Wellington Co., Ontario April 30 1845 and died Feb. 1 1914, of chronic diabetes. He was the son of Cornelius and Lavina Moore, being one of a family of fourteen children, all of who are deceased. On June 25, 1867 he was married to Ellen Hogan, only daughter of Patrick Hogan, of Michigan City. Of this union seven children were born, five of who still survive: Aminta, who is now Mrs. S.J. Smith of Greenwood, Mabel, now Mrs. Lester Taylor of Shawnee, Okla., Joseph, Charles and Ivy, still at home. Two children, Francis (Frank, born Quebec, Canada 1881, died of acute pneumonia 17 Feb 1881, buried Greenwood Cemetery) and Catherine (Katie A. died 3 Mar 1872, buried Greenwood Cemetery, no birth date listed), preceded the father in death. Mr. Moore came to Clark Co in 1870, and for many years was engaged in the logging business, but for several years past has worked his farm. He has been a great sufferer for several months. In Nov he was taken to the St. Joseph’s Hospital at Marshfield, but medical skill was of no avail. In Jan he was brought home from the hospital so that he might spend his last days with his dear ones. The funeral was held from the M.E. Church, and thus the body of Mr. Moore was laid to rest in the Greenwood Cemetery.

Mrs. Stephen Moore, another pioneer resident of Clark Co answered the call of the Master. She was taken ill with acute pneumonia, her illness lasting only three days. Ellen Garwin Hogan was born in Quebec, Canada April 27, 1848. She was the daughter of Patrick and Catherine Hogan. She later moved with her parents to Michigan City, Ind., where she spent her girlhood until her marriage to Stephen Moore, on June 25, 1868. Seven children, three sons and four daughters were born of this union. Three years later, Mr and Mrs Moore moved to Wisc, making their first home on what is known as the R. P. Hayes farm (Warner sec 3). After living there for eleven years they moved to their present home (Warner sec 10) where Mrs. Moore has lived up to the time of her death. Her husband preceded her in death, Feb. 1, 1914. She leaves to mourn her departure four (half) sisters, Mrs. William Schoenemann of Los Angeles, Cal.; Mrs. Ben Bridgeford of Pueblo, Col.; Mrs. William Meredith of Winnipeg, Canada and Mrs. John Wittsche of Burwell, Neb., one (half) brother, Dudley Miller of Burwell, Neb., three daughters, Mrs. S. J. (Aminta, Mrs. Sam Smith on 1905 Warner census, lived in sec 11; born 18 June 1880, died 4 Jan 1939) Smith of Greenwood, Wis; Mrs. L. H. (Mabel) Taylor of Kansas City, Kan., and Ivy at home; two sons, Joe of Deer River, Minn. and Charles living on the home farm; two grandchildren, Mrs. George Braun of Greenwood, Wis., and Mrs. Walter Henricks of Milwaukee, Wis., two great grandchildren, Catherine Braun and Jame Henricks. All the immediate family was able to be present except Mrs. L. H. Taylor. A short service was held at the home and later at the M.E. Church. She was buried in the family lot in the Greenwood Cemetery.

MOORE, Charles (18 Mar 1878 – 16 Jan 1962)
Charles Moore, 83, a lifelong resident of Greenwood, died Jan. 16, 1962 in St. Joseph's Hospital at Marshfield, where he was admitted the previous day. (Cemetery has died Jan 14, 1926, year obviously a transposition) Funeral services were held at the Hill Funeral Home. The pastor of grace Methodist Church officiated and burial was made in the Greenwood Cemetery. Mr. Moore was born (son of Stephen and Ellen Moore) March 18, 1878, in the Town of Warner. At the age of seven, he moved to a farm north of Greenwood (Warner sec 10) and lived there until 1958, when he moved to the city, where he resided with his sister, Miss Ivy Moore, who survives. He was preceded in death by three sisters and two brothers.

Funeral services were held for Ivy Ellen Moore, 88, who died May 16, 1976. Burial was in the Greenwood Cemetery. Miss Moore was born on the family farm (Warner sec 10) at Popple River, Clark Co on Aug. 25, 1887, and was the youngest of seven children of Stephen B. and Ellen Hogan Moore. She received her elementary education in the Town of Warner, later graduating from Greenwood High School as salutatorian and from Milwaukee State University in 1916. She worked in education for 35 years, teaching in Waupun, Kenosha and Minneapolis. She was a member of Zion United Church of Greenwood. She was a fifty-year member of Royal Neighbors of America and a member of the National Retired Teachers Association, Minnesota Retired Teachers Association and American Association of retired persons. She was the last of a family of seven, having been preceded in death by her father, mother, three brothers and three sisters. She is survived by one niece, Mrs. Catherine Henricks of Milwaukee.

1906 sec 2 residence Hans Nelson (1915 also includes former Mrs. E. Nelson property)

April 27, 1900: Hans Nelson has purchased 120 acres off from the Hackett farm that 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

January 1880: Hans Nelson, living in the town of Washburn (only a “P.S. Nelson on 1880 Washburn map in sec 6, gone by 1893 with no further info.), on the road to T. J. LaFlesh’s, (in Sherwood township sec 3) has a neat well-equipped cooper shop, where he makes the variety of barrels and butter-tubs, at reasonable rates. Hans’ hammer can always be heard, the noise thereof echoing through the heavy timber that stands all around his place. He is at present engaged under a contract with Charlie Gates for barrels for pork packing.

Mrs. Hans Nelson of the Irg family of Clark Co., Wis., committed suicide Apr. 4, 1885 leaving sm. ch. (No “Irg” or similar family found in CC. This death is not listed in the death or cemetery index. Greenwood cemtery records list Hans Nelson’s first wife as Auriel nee Head. Effner Nelson was the informant when his uncle Alanson Head, Jr. died in Neillsville in 1909.)

NELSON, Hans marriage 25 Dec 1887
Married, at the Presbyterian Church in Neillsville Dec. 25, 1887, by Rev. W. T. Hendren, Mr. Hans Nelson (Second marriage for Hans Nelson) to Miss Emily C. Noyes. (Washburn 1893, sec 11, had a F. G. Noyes, but nothing further found on that family.)

“...The Greenwood Gleaner was initiated in January 1891, by J. E. Noyes. (Related to Emily Noyes Nelson?) He was succeeded by H. H. Hartson, with various editors serving through the years. July 1, 1916, Hartson, sold the paper to William F. Neuenfeldt, editor, publisher and owner. Neuenfeldt had started as a printer’s “devil” on the Marshfield Demokrat, December 1916....”

Emily C. Noyes was born at Galesburg, Ill., May 9, 1853, and came with her parents to Neillsville, where they resided on a farm southwest of there. On Dec. 25, 1887, she was united in marriage to Hans Nelson of that place. To this union two children were born, who are Carl Nelson of Greenwood and Gladys, now Mrs. Joe Krogness, also of this place. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson lived southwest of Neillsville about ten years. Mr. Nelson being on of the first settlers of the Town of Washburn and a Clark Co pioneer. The family then moved to Greenwood and for many years resided on what is now the J. F. Stoller (Warner sec 2) farm. Later they moved onto their present farm northeast of Greenwood, where she passed away Oct. 27, 1929, at the age of 76 years, 5 months and 18 days. She leaves to mourn her loss her aged husband, the son and daughter and four step-children, who are Herman Nelson of St. Paul, Minn., Effner Nelson of Laydysmith, Wis., Leroy Nelson of the state of Washington and Mrs. Otto (Eunice) Schinke of Jefferson, Wis. Also a sister, Mrs. Wm. Smith of Santa Barbara, Calif., and one brother, Fred Noyes, of Fennville, Mich. Short services were held at the family residence and from the M.E. Church. The body was laid to rest in the Greenwood Cemetery.

June 25, 1914: Mr. and Mrs. Hans Nelson's granddaughter has been visiting here the past week. Warner's Corners - Locals

Married c1870 to Auriel, daughter of Alanson and Lucinda Hancock Head. Auriel died by her own hand 4 April 1885. Children: Eunice, Herman, Myrtle, Effner, Leroy. Hans Nelson next married on 25 Dec 1887 to Emily C. Noyes. Children: Carl and Gladys.

Mrs. Myrtle Williams, wife of Henry E. Williams of Granton, Clark Co, died at the hospital in Marshfield, Jan. 2, 1908, after undergoing operations for appendicitis. Mrs. Williams, whose maiden name was Myrtle Harriet Nelson, was born in the town of Grant, July 3, 1873. Most of her life was spent in the town where she was born, though she lived for a time in Shortville, where her parents resided for several years.

She was educated in the district school, in Neillsville High School, and later attended school in Des Moines, Iowa, becoming a very successful teacher. She was married to H.E. Williams Jan. 14, 1894, who with their three children, George aged thirteen, Mabel aged nine, and Vance aged three, survive her. She leaves also to mourn her death, her father Hans Nelson of Greenwood, two brothers, Effner of Ladysmith and Herman of St. Paul, and a sister, Mrs. Eunice Schlinke of Hebron. The funeral was held in the M.W.A. hall at Granton under the direction of the O.E.S. Other relatives from away besides those mentioned who attended the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. H. Chaffin of Ripon, Mrs. E. Sweet of Tomah, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Doughty and daughter of Grand Rapids.

NELSON, Effner marriage 7 July 1897
Effner Nelson and Miss Catherine Shoop, both of the town of Washburn, Clark Co, were married at the Presbyterian Manse July 7, 1897. Catherine Shoop was the daughter of Andrew and Susana nee Litner Shoop.

Word has been received here of the death by drowning of Leroy Nelson, commercial fisherman at Tokeland, Wash. Mr. Nelson was drowned, Jan. 17, 1936 when he left his home after supper to fasten his boat and failed to return. His body was not recovered until a week later. Deceased was born in the town of Washburn, Clark Co, Wis., Jan. 22, 1885, and was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Hans Nelson. He left Clark Co about 29 years ago. He was married 10 years ago and is survived by his widow and one daughter. He also leaves his father, Hans Nelson, who is 90 years of age and resides with his son Carl northeast of Greenwood, and the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Gladys Krogness and Carl Nelson, Greenwood; Herman, St. Paul, Minn.; Effner, Ladysmith and Mrs. Otto Schinke, Jefferson. The funeral was held at Tokeland, Jan. 25th.

A wedding took place at the residence of Dr. and Mrs. S. M. Kyes on June 4, 1919, the contracting parties being Mr. Joseph M. Krogness of Greenwood, and Miss Gladys V. Nelson, who has lived for some time at the home of Dr. Kyes. The bride was attended by Miss Edith Villemonte. The duties of the best man were ably carried out by Mr. A. M. Krogness of Milbank, S. D., a brother of the groom. The bridal couple left the same evening for the town of Warner near Greenwood, where they will make their future home on the Krogness farm.

Helsten, Gladys nee NELSON (28 Feb 1895 – 15 May 1980)
Funeral services for Mrs. Gladys Helsten, 85, of Bethel Convalescent Center, Arpin, were conducted at Rux Funeral Home, Spencer. Mrs. Helsten died at Bethel Convalescent Center, Arpin, May 15, 1980. Officiating was theTrinity Lutheran Church, Unity. Interment was in the Greenwood Cemetery. Gladys Nelson was born to the late Hans and Emily (nee Noyes) Nelson on Feb. 28, 1895 in Clark Co. She was married to Joseph Krogness on June 4, 1919. He died in 1932. In 1958 she was married to Elmer Helsten at Ogema. He died in 1978. She farmed at Route 1, Spencer all her life. She was a member of Trondjhem Lutheran Church, Greenwood area.

Services were held at the Hill Funeral Home for Carl A. Nelson, 82, Greenwood, who died at Oct. 20, 1970 at the Neillsville Memorial Home. Burial was made in the Greenwood Cemetery. Mr. Nelson was born Nov. 24, 1887, in Neillsville. He was married Nov. 4, 1936, to Sadie Kirk Redman, who preceded him in death Aug. 8, 1958. The couple farmed in the town of Warner, and after the death of his wife he moved to Neillsville. For the past seven years he had been a resident of the Memorial Home. Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Elmer (Gladys) Helsten, Spencer and Mrs. Eunice Schinke, Jefferson, Wis.
He was also preceded in death by three brothers and a sister.

An 86-year-old resident of this area, Mrs. Carl Nelson, died of a heart ailment Aug. 8, 1955 at her home. She had been in poor health for the past three years. The former Sadie Kirk was born March 28, 1869 in Hartford, Conn., and was married there in 1905 to George Redman, whose death occurred in 1932. In 1916 she came to Chicago. Later she moved to Sherwood Township in Clark Co, where she lived for 20 years. On Nov. 4, 1936, she was married to Carl Nelson and since then they have resided on the Nelson farm in the Town of Warner. Mrs. Nelson is survived by her husband, a brother-in-law, Ervin Emerson, Chicago. Three sisters and two brothers preceded her in death. Funeral services at Grace Methodist Church. Burial will take place in the Greenwood Cemetery.

March 18, 1937: Mr. and Mrs. Carl Nelson of Greenwood called on Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Boller Wednesday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Nelson of Greenwood were dinner guests at the W. P. Boller home Sunday. Star Corner

April 6, 1939: Friends and neighbors came with well filled baskets Tuesday afternoon, March 28, to help Mrs. Carl Nelson celebrate her birthday. A delicious lunch and a pleasant afternoon were enjoyed by all. Greenwood

1906 sec 13 no residence Chas. Nelson (1893 E. S. Newton timber; 1915 C. A. Anderson)

January 15, 1915: The neighbors and friends of Charlie Nelson surprised him Saturday evening, the occasion being his birthday. The evening was spent in dancing. A good time was enjoyed by all. Greenwood Gleaner

1906 sec 14 no residence Fred Nelson (1893 = H.H. Camp; 1915 C. A. Nelson, not related to Fred Nelson)

Fred Nelson (1866-1954), son of Nels and Johanna nee Chrisensen Nelson, married Lillian (1876-1953) daughter of Henry and Mathild nee Harris Shupe, on 17 Aug 1904. Both the Shupe and Nelson families lived in Loyal township. More than likely Fred Nelson purchased the Warner township property as an investment.

Fredrick Nelson born 1866 in Norway died 1954 in Wisconsin. He married Lillian Shupe.

Siblings of Fredrick Nelson: Christian Adolph Nelson born 1869 in Norway died 1940 in California. He married Anna Stacia Dunn who was born 1878 and died 1910 in Montana.

John E Nelson born 1872 in Norway died 1954 in Wisconsin. He married Martha B

Effie Nelson born 1877 in Wisconsin died 1881 in Wisconsin. William Nelson born 1878 in Wisconsin died 1946 in Wisconsin. He married Clara J Hardrath. Julia Nelson born 1860 in Norway d 1924 in Wisconsin. Julie married Martin Johnson Skorstad. Mary Nelson born Jan 28,1881 Wisconsin and married Otto Braun, Oct 30,1900.

1905< #66 Nelson, Olga Head W F 38 Widow Sweden Sweden House Keeper 12 Rental Richard Son W M 14 S Illinois Sweden Day Laborer 8 Clarence Son W M 12 S Illinois Sweden Ernest Son W M 6 S Illinois Sweden

Residence # 65, also a rental, Waren Hummil family; Residence # 67 Theodore Withee family. This was the large Withee farm in Warner sec 15 (Hemlock) that contained a number of employee houses, more than likely that both the Hummil and Nelson families worked for the Withee family. Nothing further found on any of the Olga Nelson family. The only “Olga” Nelson death is noted on the Wood Co. cemetery index. Also searched Nilson, Nilsen, Nelsen surnames.

1905< #54 Neville, Martin Head W M 65 Widower Missouri Ireland Farmer 12 O F Lee Son W M 29 S Wisconsin Can/Missouri Farm Laborer 9 James Son W M 25 S Wisconsin Can/Missouri Farm Laborer 10 Maud Daughter W F 23 S Wisconsin Can/Missouri

1893 sec 3 residence M. Neville; 1906-1915 sec 3 residence M. Neville (1920 O. Corteron)

MARTIN NEVILLE, of section 3, Warner Township, and the second settler of his town, was born in Tarkio, Missouri, November 11, 1841, the son of Patrick Neville, a native of County Wexford, Ireland. He came to Canada East when a young man, and there married Catharine Kelly, a native of County Kildare, Ireland. They subsequently emigrated to Missouri, where they lived but a few years, having been frightened away by Indians, and returned to Canada. Of their eight children, seven of them are now living: James, John, Mary, Bridget, Kate, Martin, Lizzie. The father died in 1879, and the mother in 1881, and both were buried in Canada East. The subject, when sixteen years of age went to Maine, where he spent four years in the pineries, and also loaded vessels with square timber. He was a contractor in the latter occupation for several years. In the fall of 1859 he removed to the Southern States, where he was engaged on a steamboat that winter, and the following winter on the Mississippi River, below New Orleans, and also on the Missouri as far up as Council Bluffs. In 1863 he went to Australia with a vessel loaded with pine and spruce lumber, and at Melbourne his captain sold the ship, after which he returned to Liverpool, England, and thence to Quebec in a sail vessel.

Mr. Neville then returned to Maine and worked again in the woods one winter, and the following spring went to Pennsylvania. In the fall of 1866 he came to Neillsville and that winter worked for Robert Ross in his logging camp. In July he bought a claim of 160 acres, which he homesteaded,. He lived on this place seven years before proving it up. It was then covered with timber, and he had to clear a sufficient space to build a shanty. Mr. Neville was married July 29, 1869, to Mary J. Wright, who was born in Canada East in 1842, the son of James Wright. They have had nine children, eight of whom are still living, namely: Alice M., Albert H., Mary Il, Eliza, Martin L., Katie M., James and Anna M. The mother died February 27, 1884, after a brief illness of inflammation of the lungs. After her death Mr. Neville kept the eight children together, the eldest having been less than twelve year old at her death. For three months he never slept an hour, but gradually sleep came back to him for a few minutes at a time. His trials were almost unbearable, and many men would have succumbed. He has been School Treasurer for twenty-four years, and was also Road Overseer several years. "Biographical History of Clark Jackson Counties, WI," 1891

27 Mar 1884: “Card of Thanks: With feelings of sincere gratitude I offer heartfelt thanks to the ladies and friends of Longwood, Wis., for the unremitted kindness shown by them to my late beloved sister, Mrs. Neville, during her last sickness-and wish to assure all of them, that I will never forget their kindness in their efforts to alleviate the suffering of my now deceased sister, and to make happy her last hours before parting with those she loved so much. Miss Jenny Wright, Winnipeg, March, 13th, 1884” 27 Mar 1884: “Card of Thanks: I wish to tender my thanks to the kind people of Longwood and Greenwood for their assistance in caring for my wife during her sickness, and for kindness and sympathy in my bereavement and for their presence and aid while performing the last sad rite of laying away the remains of her whom I loved so well. Martin Neville Longwood, March 18, 1884 “

Albert Henry Nevile, eldest son of Martin and Isabella Neville, passed away at a private hospital at Bowman, N.D. of pneumonia, having been ill only a few days. He was born Dec. 5, 1872, six miles north of Greenwood, Clark Co, Wis., on the old homestead. At the time of his death he was 53 years, 11 months and 27 days old. He leaves to mourn his death four sisters and two brothers. One sister, Mary, passed away in 1916. Mrs. Alice Boss, Milton Jct. Wis., Mrs. Lillian Raymond, Milwaukee, Wis., Mrs. Maud Arnold and Mrs. Katherine Mahar, Buffalo, Missouri, Lee Neville, Rahame, N.D., and James of Carrington, N.D., Two nieces, May Arnold and Ruth Neville. Lee Neville arrived here with the remains from Rhame, N.D., his home. One sister, Maud Arnold and James Neville were unable to be here. The funeral was held from St. Mary's Catholic Church. He was laid to rest in the family lot in the Greenwood Cemetery.

Mary Isabell Neville, second daughter of Martin and Isabella Neville, deceased, died Sept. 3, 1916, after a lingering illness of several years, at the home of her sister Mrs. Alice Boss of Madison, Wis. Deceased was born in the town of Warner, Clark Co, Wis., March 10, 1874. She leaves to mourn her death, her father, four sisters and three brothers, Mrs. Alice Boss and Mrs. Lilly Raymond of Madison, Wis.; Mrs. Katherine Maher, Buffalo, Mo.; Mrs. Maud Arnold, Stockton, Calif., Albert and Lee Neville of Rhame, N.D., and James Neville of Morristown, S.D. The mother died Jan. 27, 1884. Since that time Mary kept house for her father most of the time until the old home was sold three years ago. Since then she has made her home with Mrs. John Shanks of Greenwood, Wis.

April 1876 A meeting was held in Neillsville last Sunday by those of the Catholic faith living here. They appointed a church committee consisting of E. H. Markey, president; J. Dwyer, treasurer; with three assistants; Wm. Hughes, M. Lorenz and Martin Neville. They empowered the committee to act in conjunction with the Priest, in making arrangements for building a Catholic Church in Neillsville during this year. Also, they are to call upon all members and friends of the congregation to subscribe money for that purpose. They will also be authorized to receive and pay expenses for which proper accounts will be kept. The committee is assigned to select suitable grounds to erect thereon a Catholic Church, also.

21 July 1901: Martin Neville wears a smile that makes him look younger than usual the reason being that he is grandfather for the first time, his daughter (Lilly), Mrs. Jas. Raymond, who lives at Fort Mead, S. D., having been blessed with a boy on Sept. 11. GREENWOOD GLEANER

25 Jan 1903 Longwood locals: Martin Neville had the misfortune to loose a fine colt recently. Mary Neville did shopping in our sister city, Greenwood, Wednesday.

The sad news of the sudden death of the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gus Boss of Madison, was received here by relatives and friends last Thursday. Isabell was born in Owen, Clark Co, Wis., March 6, 1906, where her parents lived four years. In June 1910 she moved with her parents to Madison where they now reside. Little Isabell was taken with convulsions Wednesday evening, Sept. 6 at 6:30 and died the next afternoon at 4:30. She was conscious a few minutes before the end, recognized mama and papa and passed away. Deceased was five years, 7 months and one day old. The remains were brought from Madison Monday morning to Greenwood, the old home of Mrs. Boss. Services were held from St. Mary’s Catholic Church with interment in the Greenwood Cemetery. Mrs. Boss is the oldest daughter of Martin Neville, one of the oldest settlers of Clark Co.

When nothing of interest is going on around I shall devote a little time writing to you. I left old Wisconsin the first time April 22, 1901. Of course I got the western fever the same as many others that came west. Well, I reached here without being robbed. I think that's doing pretty well for a green traveler. Perhaps I should have been but for the warnings my sister gave me the morning I left home. The last thing she said was, "Don't go to sleep and get robbed." I think the western climate agrees with me. Have gained twenty-five pounds in four months and never felt better in my life. I am sixty miles from Portland and two miles from the Columbia River. This is the place for fish. I can see the boats go up and down every day. The 6th of July, I went up on Mt. Hood. The snow was piled up 100 feet in places. It was a dangerous looking place. While up there I shot a black bear and it rolled down the mountain a half mile. That was the last I saw of it. I have not taken up any claim yet. I intend going to Washington this fall and take one there. The timber is better there than here. I think some of the Wisconsin boys that are working for $1.00 a day better come west where they can get their $2.25 and $2.50 per day. Good bye. Yours truly, Jim Neville Hood River, Oregon, July 24, 1901.

“...But as the town grew the saloon entered and grew also, and a large floating population going into camps in the fall and out in the spring, would spend their hard earned money in drink, and fights were not unusual. John Hoyt built a saloon near where the North Side hall now stands and Bob Robinson ran what was called the "Icicle Saloon", because of the trimmings. It was located where the "New Deal's" saloon now stands... Another day Jim Neville (who had fought in the Mexican War, and as a memento had a half moon slice out of one side of his nose), was lounging in the " Icicle Saloon" when a man entered and announced his name as "Wisconsin Jack" which Jim took as a challenge, jumped up and said "My name is Mississippi Pete" and socked him one on the jaw with his left fist. "Wisconsin Jack" left and was seen no more....” Hub of Clark Co 1853 - 1934

1893 sec 1, 12, 13, 14, 25,26, 35, 36 no residence E. S. Newton (E.S.N.)

There were many Newton families in CC, (none in Warner township) but no E. L. or E. S. Newton was connected to those families. E.S. and E. L. Newton owned much land in many CC townships so they were probably one of the “timber barons” who lived elsewhere. A search of both “lumber” and “timber” did not turn up any info on the E.S. or E.L. Newton families.

1905< #32 Nieman, Henry Head W M 64 M Germany Germany Carpenter 8 O F Pauline Wife W F 61 M Germany Germany House Keeper

NIEMAND, Pauline nee Buchholz or nee Waseca? (16 April 1844 – 20 June 1909)

Heinrich, "Henry" Neimand was born March 25,1840 to Heinrich and Maria (Obuch) Neimand. He married (at age 50) his wife (at age 46), Mina, "Pauline" Buchholz, January 19, 1890 (not on CC marriage records). She was born April 19, 1834 (probably a typo, 1844 per cemetery and census) and was the daughter of Michael and Dorothea (Kuck) Buchholz. They lived on the westside of the Black River in Warner Township, Clark Co., Wisconsin. They attended the Immanuel Evangelical and Reformed Church (probably because it was less than half mile distant from their home and their own Catholic Church in Greenwood was too far to travel in their advanced age.). Their neighbors were Martin Rechleu, Henry Imdermeyer (Sundrmeyer), Philip Vallrath, Mary Decker, Fred Wehrman, Aug Beyer and John Schwarze (1893 plat map when lived in sec 29). Pauline died June 20, 1909 at the age of sixtyfive (b. 1844) and he died eight years later, January 21, 1917. They are both buried in the Greenwood cemetery.

(On Greenwood City cemetery index as “Neimand”, source = new info, no tombstone. Also on St. Mary’s Catholic Greenwood cemetery list as “Niemand”, source = tombstone, courthouse and cemetery record, Pauline’s maiden name listed as Waseca.)

Nieman/Neiman, Buchholz and Waseca families in Clark Co do not seem to have any relationship to Henry and Pauline Niemand who are the only “Niemand/Neimand” to be found on this site. Given their age at marriage they were both probably married previously to other partners. Perhaps Pauline was nee Waseca and previously married to a Buchholz. No information was found on the listed parents of Henry and Pauline. Most of the many CC Nieman, Buchholz and Waseca families were Catholic, and in order to be buried in St. Mary’s Catholic cemetery Henry and Pauline would have had to be Catholic in good standing with their church. Surely someone very close or related lived in the same general community to care for Henry and Pauline as they reached the end of their lives, but with no obit available those people are not yet known.

Military Service: Henry Neimand may have fought as a private in the Civil War with Company I, of the 8th New Jersey Infantry. (Unknown source, not listed in Civil War info available on this site, but given Henry’s birth year this is a real possiblity.)

“...There are also a number of community center and railroad sidings which bear local names. Some of them were formerly post offices... Irene, Nevens and Dewhurst are inland centers in Dewhurst Township....” The History of Clark County

Sylvester Nevins came from New York to La Crosse, Wis., in 1859, to assist C. C. Washburn with logging and other business ventures. Through their partnership, he came to temporarily settle in the Town of Sherwood, Clark Co. He obtained large acreages of land in the area while working with the lumbering business. The Nevins community derived its name from Sylvester Nevins, where the area’s post office had held his name from its inception. Also, as a state senator, Nevins maintained his residence in La Crosse during most of his career in Wisconsin. A few years prior to his death in 1901, he returned to New York.

December 15, 1882: Mrs. Andy Nevins, of La Crosse will board with Mrs. Schofield this winter. Greenwood news Neillsville Times

“...In 1864 loggers on the stream secured a charter from the Wisconsin Legislature for the Black River Improvement Company, an organization which replaced the moribund riving and boom enterprise which dated from the first year of logging activity on the watercourse. Capitalized at $50,000, five times larger than the original company, Washburn demonstrated his interests in the future by securing 200 shares in the firm. Sylvester L. Nevins, a trusted Washburn associate, filled the position, technically called Secretary-Treasurer, from the inception of the company until 1893... The La Crosse Lumber Company, the official name of the mill, opened in 1872... In time Washburn acquired sole possession of the sawmill. After eliminating his partners, Washburn brought in Sylvester L. Nevins, administrator of the Black River Improvement Co....”

1893-1906 sec 18 residence S. Noah; sec 19 no residence S. Noah (Simon) (1915 Miller)

Mead township was formed from the center third of Warner township on Nov 16, 1895. Sec 19 of Warner adjoined new sec 24 of Mead and Warner sec 18 adjoined new sec 13 of Mead. The Noah’s had land in both Warner and the newly formed Mead but the homes were on the Mead side of the dividing line. After the 1895 census they were counted as Mead residents.

1905 Patrons Directory: Noah, Aug., Farmer and Chairman of Township Board, S. 24, T. Mead, P. O. Greenwood, 1874.

Johannes Frederich Ludwig Noah (son of Ludwig and Katherina Kehde Noah), born 18 May 1824, died 28 July 1901, married (in 1847) Louise Charlotte Strate, born 22 Feb 1826, died 12 April 1903. (Both are buried in the UCC cemetery) In the year 1869 they came to America and they made their home the first four years in the Town of Hermann, Sheboygan Co, WI. In the year 1873 the Noah family (except for Henry Herman) came to Clark Co. Their children: Henry Herman, 1847-1916, Louisa (9 April 1851 – 22 May 1876), August (1854 – 1949), Adolph August (1858 – 1935), Simon Henry (1866 – 1942), Alvina 1871-1939 married August Franz on 8 Jan 1891

“...Ludwig & Charlotte built a log cabin and years later a new frame house. This farm was later owned by his son Adolph, who passed it on to his son, Emil, whose son Elmer eventually farmed it too. In 2004, the Braun/Noah family reunion was held there and Elmer's son was preparing to take it over....”

Henry Herman Noah was born Kalldorf, Germany, Feb 20, 1847. At the age of nineteen he came to America and located at Franklin, Sheboygan Co, Wis. On the 22nd of May 1870 he was united in marriage with Friederika Schnuelle at Franklin, Wisc. To this union were born ten girls and three boys, the mother, three girls and one boy, preceeding himin death. The children surviving are Clara and John, of Portland, Oregon; Calvin (note that Adolph August Noah also had a son named Calvin Adolph who went to Baxter, IA in 1910), Baxter; Mrs. F. Cholett, Mitchelville, Ia.; Mrs. Don Raridon, of near Newton; Selma, Rosa, Alvine, and Meta at home. Besides the children he leaves three brothers and one sister of Greenwood, Wis. He came to Jasper County, Iowa, in 1876, and followed the carpenter trade for several years and then settled on a farm four miles southeast of Baxter, and there they made their home until 1902. They then moved to Baxter, Iowa, where he was one of the proprietors of the Baxter Roller Mills for about eleven years, after which he retired. He died Oct 6, 1916, A short service was held at the house and at the German Reformed Church. The body was laid at rest in the German Reformed cemetery

August Noah, 94, died Jan. 23, 1949 at his home 7 miles northwest of Greenwood. His death was attributed to old age. The funeral was held at the Noah residence and at the West Side Evangelical and Reformed Church, and interment was made in the West Side Cemetery. Mr. Noah was born Aug. 20, 1854 in Germany. He was 13 years old when he came to the United States and settled with his parents in Sheboygan. In 1874 he came to Greenwood, and on April 10, 1884, he married Louisa Kotzer. He was a charter member of the West Side Evangelical and Reformed Church. He helped build the first church, which was organized 75 years ago. Two children survive, Mrs. Arthur (Laura) Humke and Alfred, both of Greenwood. Mrs. Noah died Dec. 19, 1944, and two sisters and three brothers preceded him in death.

Louise Kotzer was born in Stettin, Germany on March 24, 1862 and came to America when she was two years old and the family settled in Sheboygan, where she resided for sixteen years. She then came to Longwood where she remained until her marriage to August Noah on April 10, 1884 when they moved to a farm near Greenwood. Mrs. August Noah has held membership in the West Side Reformed Church for more than sixty years. It was her husband, August Noah, who built the first Immanuel Church structure, a log building two stories high, which housed both the worshipping congregation and the pastoral family. The deceased was one of the founders and charter members of the West Side Ladies Aid Society. It was at her home that the first Ladies Aid meeting was held, at which meeting the society was organized with four members. Mrs. Noah had been in poor health for more than seven years, suffering the results of a paralytic stroke. Some weeks ago her condition became aggravated and death came Dec. 19th, 1944, she having attained an age of 82 years, 8 months and 25 days. Burial services for Mrs. Noah were held at the home of the deceased and at the West Side Church, with interment at the West Side Cemetery (UCC East section). She is survived by her husband, a daughter, Mrs. Art (Laura) Humke (Laura 26 Oct 1888 – 18 Sept 1971, obit with Humke bio), a son Alfred (Alfred 27 Jan 1885 – 13 Jan 1958, not married) at home. Her sister, Mrs. John Poppe and a brother, Ernest Kotzer, preceded her in death. The friends who came from a distance to attended the Memorial Services were: Mrs. Simon Noah of Loyal, Mr. and Mrs. George Poppe and Mrs. Ed Poppe of Withee.

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.

Adolph Noah was born in Dalle, Lippe Detmold, Germany, on Aug. 10, 1858, the son of Ludwig and Chartlotte (Strate) Noah. In the year 1869 he came with his parents to America and they made their home the first four years in the Town of Hermann, Sheboygan Co. In the year 1873 the Noah family came to Clark Co and settled on a farm in the Town of Mead. This farm has since served as the home of the deceased and is now owned by his son Emil.

On Jan. 11, 1874, the day the West Side Church was organized, he became a member of it, being active therein for over 60 years. He served this church as a deacon for six years and as elder for two years. In the year 1885 he was united in marriage to Minna Dohmeier (10 April 1865 – 29 April 1889, buried UCC cemetery). This union was blessed with two children (Calvin Adolph 1887 and Clara Louise 1889). Mr. Noah was married for a second time to Louise Hoehle on Sept 25, 1890. To this union were born seven children. He held various town and school offices. In the Town he held the office of Clerk, Chairman, Treasurer and in the school. Mr. Noah’s health was failing for some time and the last two years he was often confined to his bed. He was called to his final reward Oct. 9, 1935, reaching an age of 77 years, 1 month and 29 days. Those who remain to mourn his death are his widow, four sons: Calvin Adolph (b. 26 Jan 1887), Baxter, Iowa; Oscar Heinrich (b. 28 Oct 1894), Alma, Wis.; Emil Johannes (b. 1 May 1897), Greenwood, Wis.; Albert Ludwig (b. 4 Nov 1901), Sidney, Mont.; five daughters: Mrs. Clara Louise (b. 7 April 1889) Wendt, Owen, Wis.; Mrs. Selma Mahilde (b. 28 July 1891) Hollmann, Grafton, Wis.; Mrs. Bertha Louise (b. 9 Aug 1899) Schwarze, Greenwood, Wis. and Mrs. Emma Martha (b. 26 Nov 1907) Kraut, Northbrook, Ill. (not listed: Alwine/Alvina Caroline b. 10 Dec 1892, married ---Peters, lived Milwaukee) Besides these he leaves to mourn, two brothers, August of Greenwood, Wis., and Simon of Loyal, Wis. and one sister, Mrs. August Franz, Greenwood, Wis. Funeral services were held at the Immanuel Reformed Church. The body was laid to rest in the West Side Cemetery. Three grandchildren, Leona and Alice Wendt and Bernice Schwarze, were flower girls.

Mrs. Adolph Noah, 87, a pioneer and one of the oldest residents of Greenwood, died October 15 at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Emil Noah. Mrs. Noah, the former Louisa Hoehle, was born on June 4, 1865, in Germany. She came to this country in 1888 and settled in Plymouth. For a short time she worked in the Mission House. She came to this area and after being married, lived on the Noah farm seven miles northwest of Greenwood. Her marriage to Adolph H. Noah took place September 25, 1890, in the West Side Church. Mr. Noah died in 1935. She is survived by three daughters; Mrs. Wm. (Selma) Hollmann of Granton; Mrs. Arthur (Bertha) Schwarze of Greenwood; Mrs. Arthur (Alvina) Peters of Milwaukee; three sons, Oscar of Alma; Emil of Greenwood and Albert of Sydney, Montana; two stepchildren, Alvin Noah of Baxter, Iowa and Mrs. John (Clara) Wendt of Owen. A daughter, Mrs. Emma Kraut, died in Austria in 1940. Three brothers and three sisters also preceded her in death. Funeral services were held at the Emil Noah home, in Greenwood and at the West Side Church. Burial was in the West Side Cemetery.

January 26, 1911: For some time past the farmers of the West Side have been agitating the possibility of establishing a cheese factory to utilize their "cow product," thereby gaining the profit, without sharing the gain with middle men... the factory which after completion will be known as the Town of Warner Co-Operative Cheese Factory, located at Benjamin's corners (Warner sec 19), near the Herman Schwarze school house (later know as the Benjamin School). The Warner cheese factory held their annual meeting Tuesday evening, the following officers were elected: President, Adolph Noah; Secretary, J. Korback; Treasurer, Herman Schwarze; Cheesemaker, Henry Neuman”. Greenwood Gleaner

Relatives from here who attended the funeral of Calvin Adolph Noah, 68, a former resident (of Greenwood area), at Baxter Iowa, were Mrs. Clara Wendt and Mrs. Emil Noah and son Norman. Also attending were Adolph Noah, Owen, and Oscar of Alma. Mr. Noah died of a heart ailment Dec. 19, 1955 at Baxter. Final rites were conducted from the Bethany Evangelical and Reformed Church, and burial was made in the Baxter Cemetery. Military rites were conducted by the Baxter Legion Post. Calvin Noah was born Jan. 26, 1887 (son of Adolph August Noah), and received his education here. He went to Baxter in 1910 and was engaged in carpentry. During World War I, he served in the Army Engineering Corps and after his discharge he returned to Baxter, operating a hardware business until 1944. Since then he was a building contractor. Surviving him are his wife, the former Myrtle Whaley, whom he married Aug. 6, 1929, at Baxter on sons, Leo Noah, U.S. Navy, Norfolk, Va. and a daughter, Loretta, Milwaukee. Other survivors are three brothers and four sisters, Emil, Mrs. (Clara Louise) Wendt and Mrs. Arthur (Bertha Louise) Schwarze, Greenwood; Oscar, Alma; Albert, Sidney, Mont.; Mrs. William (Selma Mahilde) Holman, Port Washington and Mrs. Alvina Peters, Milwaukee. One sister preceded him in death.

Mrs. Oscar Noah, nee Irene Haigh, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Haigh of Alma, Wis. was born at Alma on Jan. 18, 1899 and was married to Oscar Noah (son of Adolph August Noah) on Jan. 23, 1919 at Alma, Wis. She passed away at her home in Alma on Feb. 16, 1940 after two years illness with cancer. She was a member of the Reformed Church. She is survived by her husband and five children, Norbert, Velda, Julia, Orlin and Dahl, all at home, her father, Thomas Haigh, five brothers and two sisters. One brother, Clarence Haigh, of Greenwood, Clark Co, a brother-in-law, Emil Noah and 2 sisters-in-law, Mrs. John Wendt and Mrs. Arthur Schwarze, all of Greenwood. Her mother passed away in Dec. 1939. Those from here who attended were Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Schwarze and daughter, Bernice, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Haigh, Emil Noah of Greenwood, Adolph Wendt of Willard, Mr. and Mrs. John Wendt and son, Edgar, and daughter Alice of Owen.

A former resident of Greenwood, Clark Co, Albert L. Noah, 61, died Aug. 7, 1962, at his farm home in Sidney, Mont. Funeral services were held there. Mr. Noah was born Nov. 4, 1901, in Greenwood, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Noah. He lived in this area until 1929, when he moved to Sidney Mont., where he operated a farm. He was married in Sidney on Sept. 10, 1933, to Anna Marie Norton. He is survived by his wife a daughter, Mrs. Ervin (Joan) Kuehn, Terrance, Calif.; two brothers, Oscar Noah, Alma, and Emil Noah, Greenwood; and four sisters, Mrs. William (Selma Mahilde) Hollmann, Grafton; Mrs. Alvina Peters, Milwaukee; Mrs. Clara Wendt, Owen; and Mrs. Arthur (Bertha Louise) Schwarze, Greenwood. People from Greenwood who attended the services were Mr. and Mrs. Emil Noah, Mrs. Arthur Schwarze, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Albert and daughter, Joyce, and Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Franz.

Emil John Noah was born May 1, 1897, in the Town of Mead, Clark Co, son of Adolph and Louisa (Hoehle) Noah, died suddenly at his home May 1, 1984, at Greenwood.

On Dec. 17, 1925, he was married to Marianna Braun, who survives him. He farmed until retiring in 1969, when he moved to the Town of Warner for 10 years, later to Loyal and at the present lived in Greenwood. Chairman of the Town of Mead for 20 years, member of the board of supervisors of Clark Co, Charter member of Warner Mutual Town Fire Insurance Co., serving as vice-president, president of West Side Telephone. Mr. Noah was a World War I veteran, a 50-year member of the American Legion, Post 608 of Greenwood. He is survived by ten children: Fredrick, Hawthorn, Ca., Norman, Oconto; Evelyn (Mrs. Orville Hoffmann), Milwaukee; Mrs. Bernelda Karlen, Greenwood; Herbert, Loyal; Arvilla (Mrs. Robert Stark), Neillsville; Kathleen (Mrs. Richard Fitzl) Loyal; one sister, Mrs. Alvina Peters, Milwaukee; one brother, Oscar, Cockrane, Wis. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, one granddaughter, four sisters and two brothers.

Marianna Noah, 87, formerly of Greenwood, died May 10, 1992, at Neillsville Memorial Home, Neillsville. Funeral services were held at Immanuel United Church of Christ, Greenwood, and burial was in the West Side Cemetery. Marianna Braun was born Sept 28, 1904, in the town of Reseburg, Clark Co, to Frederick and Mary (nee Wilck) Braun. She attended Braun Settlement School. She married Emil Noah Dec. 17, 1925. He preceded her in death in 1984. After their marriage, they farmed in the Greenwood area, retiring in 1969. She was a resident of Memorial Home for three years. Survivors include five sons, Frederick, Hawthorne, Calif.; Norman, Oconto; Herbert, Stevens Point; Verlan, Marlow, Okla. and Elmer, Greenwood; five daughters, Mrs. Orville (Evelyn) Hoffman, Milwaukee; Mrs. Bernelda Karlen, Greenwood; Mrs. Robert (Arvilla) Blunck, Union Grove; Mrs. Robert (Arlene) Stark, Neillsville and Mrs. Richard (Kathleen) Fitzl, Loyal.

On Aug. 23, 1975 Mr. and Mrs. Emil Noah of Greenwood celebrated their Golden Wedding anniversary at the Greenwood American Legion Hall. They were married at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Braun on Dec. 17, 1925. Mr. Noah, the son of Adolph and Louisa, nee Hochle, Noah was born in the town of Mead, Clark Co on May 1, 1897. He resided on this farm until his retirement six years ago, excpet while in service in World War I. He attended Benjamin School. Mrs. Noah (Marianna) is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Braun. She was born in the town of Reseberg, Clark Co., the 28th of (Copy was cut off) Settlement School and in 1919 moved to Greenwood with her parents and attended the Greenwood High School from which she graduated in 1923, attended Wisconsin Buisness University at LaCrosse, and later was employed in Milwaukee. She was a 4-H leader for 13 years, a member of the West Side Homemakers for nearly 40 years, and still has crafts as a hobby, mainly the piecing of quilt tops. Mr. and Mrs. Noah are both members of Immanuel United Church of Christ, where Mr. Noah was a consistory member for many years, and Mrs. Noah served as president and sunshine secretary for several years on the Guild. They are the parents of ten children, Frederick, Hawthorne, Ca., Norman, Occonto, Wis., Mrs. Orville (Evelyn) Hoffman, Milwaukee, Mrs. Wilton (Bernelda) Karlen, Owen, Herbert, Greenwood, Mrs. Robert (Arvilla) Blunck Union Grove Wis., (Copy was cut off) All the children and grandchildren except one plus the three great-grandchildren were present for the occasion. Mr. and Mrs. Noah were greeted by about 190 guests, many from out of town.

Mrs. Richard Kraut, nee Emma Noah, was born in the Town of Mead, Clark Co, Nov. 26, 1907. She spent her childhood in this community and later was employed at Milwaukee.

On Oct. 24, 1931 she was united in marriage to Richard Kraut at Kenilworth, Ill. They later resided at Wilmett and Winnetka, Ill. In July 1939 they left for German, residing at Braunschweig and Bleiburg. On April 23, 1940 she passed to her reward from

complications unable to be solved. She was laid to rest in Bleiburg. Besides her husband she is survived by her infant son, Richard Jr, one week old and a daughter Gretchen, four years old, her aged mother, Mrs. A. H. Noah, four sisters, Mrs. Clara Wendt of Owen; Mrs. Alvina Peters, Milwaukee; Mrs. Selma Hollman, Grafton; Mrs. Bertha Schwarze, Greenwood, four brothers, Calvin of Baxter, Iowa; Albert of Sidney, Mont.; Oscar of Alma and Emil in Greenwood. She was a member of Immanuel Reformed Church of Greenwood until her death. Private memory services were held for her at the Emil Noah home on June 2, 1940. They were read by Rev. P. H. Franzmeier in both the English and German language with members of the immediate family being present at the time.

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Simon Henry Noah, 76, was born near Berlin, Germany, on Oct. 10, 1866, and came to Sheboygan with his parents (Johannes Frederich Ludwig Noah and Louisa Charolote Strate Noah) when a small child. A few years later his parents moved to a farm west of Greenwood, where he grew to manhood, and on June 19, 1896, he was married to Mathilda Pagenkopf at Neillsville. They lived near Greenwood for a number of years, coming to Loyal 33 years ago. Twenty-seven years ago thay bought their present home. Mr Noah was a railroad worker for many years. Mr. Noah died at his home in the village of a heart ailment. Although he had been in poor health for over a year he had been confined to his bed for only a week immediately previous to his death. He is survived by his wife and two daughters, Mrs. Horward (Lena) Corey of Greenwood and Mrs. Everett (Martha) Nelson of Venice, Cal., and seven sons, Edwin of Janesville, Arthur of Willard, Herman of Loyal, George and Rudolph of Milwaukee, William of Oshkosh and Alvin of Minneapolis. One son, Hugo, died in 1920. A brother, August Noah of Greenwood, also survives. Funeral services were conducted at Nichols' Funeral Home. Burial was made in the Loyal Cemetery. Among the relatives from away who attended the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Noah of Janesville; Mr. and Mrs. George Noah and Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Noah of Milwaukee; Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Noah and Mr. Sollie and son of Willard; Mr. and Mrs. William Noah of Oshkosh; Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Noah and daughter of Minneapolis; Mrs. Howard Corey, Mr. and Mrs. Emil Noah and children, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Schwartz and children, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Fravert and children, Mr. and Mrs. Art Humke and Mrs. Chal Perkins of Greenwood; Mr. and Mrs. Herman Pagenkopf and son, John Pagenkopf, Alvin Pagenkopf and Mrs. Ernest Jonkel of Neillsville; Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Frantz and children and Mr. and Mrs. John Wendt of Owen.

Sergeant Hugo Herman John Noah, oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Simon Noah, was born Nov. 23, 1895 at Neillsville, Clark Co, Wis. Later he moved with his parents to Greenwood, where they resided for twelve years. He was confirmed at Neillsville April 4, 1909, at St. John's Church. After that he moved with his parents of Loyal, where he lived until he enlisted in the United States Marines at Minneapolis, Minn. From here he went to San Francisco, Cal., where he stayed for some time and then went to Philadelphia, Pa. He stayed in the East until he went to France in the fall of 1918 and returned Aug. 1919 and went to Quantico, Va. He made his last visit home, Sept. 10, 1919 and left here Oct. 6, 1919. He then went to the Haiti Islands, where he died of gun shot wounds Jan. 22, 1920.

Had he lived until Feb. 2nd he would have been in service 4 years. Besides his father and mother he leaves to mourn his loss 7 brothers, Edward, Arthur, Herman, George, Willie, Alvin and Rudolph, and two sisters, Lena and Martha.

WW1 Gold Star, Marines: Noah, Hugo Herman Sgt, 63rd Co, Brig. HQ Accidental gunshot, Jan 22, 1920

A marriage, which has been kept a secret for several months, occurred at Wabasha, Minn., July 25. The principals were Mr. Howard Corey and Miss Lee Noah. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Corey who reside on a farm southeast of this city. During the past few years he has been employed at the Midway Garage. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Simon Noah of Loyal and for several years has been teaching school in this vicinity. At present she is teaching at the Oakland school northwest of Greenwood.

Edwin J. Noah, 71, of Oildale, Calif., a former Janesville resident, died this week in an Oildale nursing home after having been in failing health for several years. Services were in Hillcrest Mortuary, Bakersfield, Calif., and burial was in Hillcrest Cemetery there. He was born in Clark Co June 19, 1898 son of Mr. and Mrs. Simon Noah, and was married to Nina Elizabeth Vine, June 20, 1921, in Greenwood, Wis. They farmed in that area and in the Brodhead and Albany areas until moving to Janesville where he was employed at the General Motors plant until retiring and moving to Oildale. Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Mrs. William Orr and Mrs. Willard Oaks.

Howard Erwin Noah, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Emil Noah, passed way at the home of his parent in the Town of Mead, Clark Co Aug. 25, 1941. (Died Aug 21 per cemetery records). He is survived by his parents, four brothers and four sisters. A solemn prayer was said at the home and the body was laid to rest in the West Side Cemetery.

Donald Noah, 4 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Art Noah, residing 6 miles northwest of Greenwood was accidentally killed on June 13, 1944 by his brother Ronald, 9 years old.

The accident occurred in the home when Ronald climbed on the bed and reached a 30-30 Winchester repeating rifle hanging in a case on the wall and who got a bullet from a box on the shelf.

He then pulled the trigger to see what would happen and struck his brother in the head. The hollow nosed missile went through the top of the brother’s head, literally blowing it off, then through the rocking chair and lodged in the wall. Another brother, James 6, ran and told the mother, who was planting cabbage in the garden, she in turn summoned the father who is employed at the Fed Laabs Cheese Factory. Tony Schiller was then notified and in turn summoned Herbert L. Brown, Coroner of Neillsville. No inquest was held.

Donald was born on Nov. 11, 1940 in the town of Mead, and is survived by his parents, three sisters, Dorothy 10, Mary Jane 7, and Sandra 2 months old; three brothers, Ronald 9, James 5, and Richard 3, his grandmother Mrs. Simon (Mathilda) Noah of Loyal and grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Paul Sarek of Willard. Funeral services were held at the Schiller Undertaking Parlors and at the West Side Reformed Church.

Betty Noah, age 59, of Neillsville, died January 13, 1999 at St. Joseph’s Hospice Care Unit in Marshfield. Betty was born on Oct. 18, 1939 in Neillsville, to John and Henrietta “Hattie” (Wilke) Counsell. She graduated from Neillsville High School in 1957 and then worked in the banking business in the Neillsville area for 35 years. She was a former member of the Neillsville Woman’s Bowling Association and a former member of the Business and Professional Women’s Organization. Surviving Betty are her husband, Ronald (son of Arthur); one daughter, Dawn Emer; one son, Jason Noah; one granddaughter, Amanda Kay Noah; one brother, Jack (Joan) Counsell; a niece, Laura (Jerry) Chubb, and a great-nephew, Jerry “J.J.” Chubb of Neillsville. Preceding her in death are her parents. Private family services for Betty Noah were held at Gesche Funeral Home.

Carol Sue Noah, 60, Owen, Oct. 21, 2003, at her home. There will be no funeral services.

Carol Sue was born April 25, 1943, in Oklahoma, to F.I. Duesman and Pearl Green. She graduated from Duncan High School in 1961. Survivors include her husband, Verlan (son of Emil) Noah, Owen, and two sons, Rick Noah and Randy Noah, both of Duncan, Okla.

Joanne E. Noah, 56, formerly of Greenwood, died Nov. 18, 2002, at Rocky Knoll Health Care Facility, following a 30-year struggle with Multiple Sclerosis. A memorial service was at the Greenwood American Legion Hall. Joanne E. Franzmeier was born on Feb. 17, 1946, in St. Paul, Minn., to Alvin and Thelma (nee Turpen) Franzmeier. She graduated from high school in St. Paul. She married Elmer Noah on Nov. 27, 1965. They spent most of their married life in the Greenwood area. She was a member of the Immanuel United Church of Christ, Greenwood. In 1993, she moved to Plymouth to live with her daughter. She became a resident of Rocky Knoll Health Care Facility in 1998. Survivors include two daughters, Michelle (Daniel) Holm, Port Washington, and Jodi (Ken) Kitzhaber,

Greenwood; two sons, Jason Noah, Greenwood, and Brad Noah, Green Bay; one sister, Elaine Schwanz, Lansing, Mich.; one brother, Alvin (Sylvia) Franzmeier, Spring, Texas.

Note: Warner township was created from Eaton township on Nov 14, 1874. There seems to have been some confusion as to which township census takers counted those living on borderlines. Some farms where split between the two townships. The 1875 census for Eaton township includes Ole Oleson housing a mill crew and batchlers, 3 male and 3 female residents, names and relationships not detailed on that census. Ole Olson had property in Eaton sec 2 with the home situated near the dividing line road. Ole Johnson’s “Rock Creek” farm adjoined Ole Olson’s farm to the south. At this time, Nov 2007, the 1900 and 1905 census for Eaton township has not been completed, so there is not a way to verify the following as to relationships. (They are not on the 1905 Warner township census.) Also, many parcels were purchased in the name of the wife and/or children for reasons that made sense in that day and age, especially for the foreign born settlers. Lastly, note that Oleson evolved into Olson for many of the same named families.

“...Louis Rossman, P. M. Stevens, Dr. H. J. Thomas, the first doctor; H. W. Varney, Ole Peterson, Frederick Buker, Ole Oleson, Simon Johnson, Ole Johnson came in 1873....” The Hub of Clark Co., 1853-1934, chapter 11

1893 sec 25 no residence J. Olson (1906 owned by Martha Johnson, related to Johanna nee Johnson Olson?)

1906-1926 sec 36 no residence And. Olson (Andrew Olson, son of Ole and Johanna Olson?)

1906-1926 sec 13 no residence J. M. Oleson (John Martin Olson, son of Ole and Johanna Olson?)

1906-1926 sec 13 no residence H. O. Oleson (Henry Olson, son of Ole and Johanna Olson?)

Ole A. Olson was born near Trondhjem, Norway, April 14, 1837. He died July 25, 1926, having reached the age of 89 years, 3 months and 12 days. In the year of 1867 he was united in marriage to Johanna Johnson (born 1839, died 15 April 1891, daughter of Johannas and Andria nee Simonson Olson). They came to America in 1868, settling at Black River Falls. In 1874 they moved to Greenwood and settled on a piece of land that they cleared and made into a large farm. His wife died in 1891. Four children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Olson, 3 sons and 1 daughter. They are Andrew, John, Henry and Miss Marie Olson all residing in this vicinity. He also leaves 1 sister, Mrs. Martha Thomson of Minneapolis. Deceased was one of the pioneer residents of this vicinity having resided here for 52 years (since c1874). Funeral services were held from the United Lutheran Church of this city. The body was laid to rest in the Greenwood cemetery.

Andrew Olson, 76, a resident of Greenwood for more than 70 years, died Aug. 22, 1943 at his home, a mile east of Greenwood, following a long illness. He had suffered a heart attack last winter and had been in poor health since that time. Mr. Olson, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ole (Johanna nee Johnson) Olson, was born in Trondhjem, Norway, May 15, 1867 and came to the United States with his parents when he was a year old. The family lived in Black River Falls for five years, and when Andrew Olson was six (c1873) they moved to the present Olson farm. Funeral services for Mr. Olson, a member of the Modern Woodmen of America and United Lutheran Church will be held at the Olson home and at the United Lutheran Church. Interment was made in the Greenwood Cemetery. (Original transcriber note: “The rest of my copy was cut off”)

Miss Maria Cecelia Olson, 74, a lifelong resident of this Greenwood, died March 2, 1957, at St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield. Funeral services were at Our Savior's Lutheran Church. Burial was in the parish cemetery (buried Greenwood cemetery). Miss Olson, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ole (Johanna nee Johnson) Olson, was born in the Town of Eaton April 5, 1882, and lived on the home farm for 63 years. She moved to Greenwood 11 years ago. She is survived by one brother, Henry, Greenwood. Two brothers, John and Andrew, who had farmed the home place, preceded her in death in 1941 and 1943, respectively.

John Martin Olson, son of Ole Olson and Johanna nee Johnson was born Aug 22, 1875 on the home place one mile east of Greenwood, in the Town of Warner, where he resided all his life except two years at Neenah. He attended school in Greenwood. On Dec. 10, 1910 he was married to Thora Bragstad at Neenah, Wis. She preceded him in death April 5, 1919. To this union were born one daughter, Mrs. Ralph (Eleanor) Ystad of Neillsville, Oscar and Melvin. Mr. Olson passed away at St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield Jan. 19, 1941 of heart trouble and flu complications. He is survived by the above named children two brothers, Andrew and Henry and one sister, Marie Olson, an aged mother-in-law, Maren Bragstad, all of the Town of Warner six grandsons, Norman, Norbert and Noel Olson Neil, Ronald and Roger Ystad. Funeral services were held from the Schiller Funeral Parlors and from the Trondhjem Lutheran Church. Burial was made in the Greenwood Cemetery. [Melvin Olson, son of John and Tora Olson, born 22 Aug 1918, died 18 Dec 1999, buried Greenwood Cemetery, not married? no obit]

Miss Thora Olson was born (of John and Maren nee Jensen Bragstad) in Trondhjem, Norway, and came here with her mother about 17 years ago and located at Neenah, Wis., where she remained until her marriage. In 1910 she was married to John Olson, living 6 miles (? Would be on Longwood-Warner township line) northeast of Greenwood in the Town of Warner, Clark Co. To this union were born three children, namely Elenor, Oscar and Melvin, who with the father are left to mourn. She also leaves one brother, Ole Bragstad of Oshkosh, Wis., and mother Mrs. Marion Bragstad. She passed away April 17, 1919, at Mendota, Wis., with pneumonia. The body was brought here and the funeral held from the Norwegian Lutheran Church, interment was made in the Greenwood Cemetery.

Oscar Olson, 69, Route 1, Loyal, Town of Beaver, died Feb. 25, 1983, at Memorial Hospital, Neillsville. Funeral services were at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Greenwood, and burial was in the Greenwood Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were grandsons, Tom, Richard, Robert, Joel, Timothy and Patrick Olson. Oscar Olson was born on July 11, 1913, at Greenwood, Town of Warner, to Mr. and Mrs. John (Johanna nee Johnson) Olson. He received his education at Greenwood Schools. He and Ermina Simmons were married on Oct. 16, 1936, at Montana. After their marriage, they farmed in the Town of York for five years, then in the Town of Loyal. Surviving him are his wife five sons, Norman of New Berlin, Norbert of Cudahy, and Noel, Donald and Dennis, all of Loyal one brother, Melvin of Greenwood one sister, Mrs. Ralph (Eleanore) Ystad of Greenwood.

Ermina G Simmons was born Nov. 8, 1917, in Helena MT to Everett and Melissa (Fryte) Simmons. She was raised and educated in Montana. She married Oscar Olson on Oct. 16, 1936, in Billings, MT. They lived in Montana for a few years before moving to Loyal, where they farmed in the Heintown (near Loyal) area until 1943. Then they moved north of Loyal, where they farmed until retirement. She worked for Miller Cheese Factory and later at the Memorial Nursing Home, Neillsville, as a CNA. Her husband died Feb. 26, 1983. In 1984, she moved into Loyal and resided there until the time of her death. Surviving are five sons, Norman (Helen) Olson, New Berlin; Norbert (Helen) Olson, Franklin; Noel (Maryanne) Olson, Loyal; Donald (Shirley) Olson; Loyal, Dennis (Judy) Olson, Greenwood; and one brother Pete (Mary) Simmons, Billings MT. Preceding Ermina in death are her parents; her husband, Oscar; one grandson, Paul; two sisters, Edith and Esther; and two brothers, Grant and Herbert Simmons. Funeral services were held at Trinity Lutheran Church, Loyal. Burial was in the Greenwood City Cemetery. Pallbearers were Pat, Ben, Tom, Mike, Joel, Todd Olson and Robert Olson, an honorary pallbearer.

Funeral services were held at Our Savior's Lutheran Church for Henry Olson, a lifelong resident of Greenwood, who died Jan. 3, 1969, at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Turnquist, following a stroke. Burial was made in the Greenwood Cemetery. Mr. Olson was born (to Ole and Johanna nee Johnson Olson) Aug. 10, 1878, at Greenwood and was married there June 27, 1906 to Eleanora Soefker, who preceded him in death June 12, 1958. The couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1956. Following their marriage the couple operated a farm northeast of Greenwood until the fall of 1948, when they retired and moved to the city of Greenwood. Mr. Olson had served as school treasurer and supervisor of the Town of Warner. Since the death of his wife he has made his home with his children. Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Sophie Crowley, Chippewa Falls; Mrs. Arthur (Leona) Turnquist, Mrs. Carl (Evelyn) Turnquist, Mrs. Orville (Lucille) Oswald, all of Greenwood and two sons, Leo and Daniel, also of Greenwood. In addition to his wife he was preceded in death by a daughter (Selma), two brothers and a sister.

Ellenora Sophie Olson, was born Sep 24, 1874 in Sheboygan Co, Wis, daughter of the late Frederick and Caroline Soefker and was baptized on March 14, 1875 at the West Side Reformed church, Greenwood. She was united in marriage to Henry Olson on June 27, 1906. They resided on their from 5 miles northeast of Greenwood until 1949, moving to their present home, where she passed away on the evening of June 11, 1958. Besides her husband, she leaves four daughters and two sons; Mrs. Sophie Crowley, Chippewa Falls; Leo on the home farm; Mrs. Art (Leona) Turnquist, Mrs. Carl (Evelyn) Turnquist, Daniel and Mrs. Orville (Lucille) Oswald, all of Greenwood, one sister, Mrs. Mary Herzog, Plymouth, Wis. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Selma, her parents, two sisters and six brothers. They celebrated their Golden Wedding on June 27, 1956 at Our Saviors Lutheran Church parlors. Funeral Services were held at Our Savior's Lutheran church. Burial was made in the Greenwood cemetery.

Selma Johanna, oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Olson, was born on the home farm near Greenwood, March 22, 1907. She passed away in death December 18, 1919 at the age of 12 years, 8 months and 26 days, the cause of her death being pneumonia. Funeral services were held at the United Lutheran Church. The body was laid to rest in the Greenwood cemetery. Her parents, four sisters and two brothers survive her.

Mrs. Leo Olson, 38, a resident of Greenwood, died June 22, 1945 at Bradley Memorial Hospital, Madison, where she was a patient the past week. She had been in poor health all winter. Funeral services will be held at the Leo Olson home followed by a service at Trondhjem Lutheran Church. Interment was made in the Greenwood Cemetery. Mrs. Olson, the former Marie Baron, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Baron, was born in Thorp, Taylor (now Clark) Co Feb. 28, 1907. The family moved to Chicago and then to Greenwood, returning to Chicago several years later. Her marriage to Leo Olson (son of Henry and Eleanor nee Soefker Olson) took place Dec 27, 1929, in Chicago, where they lived for a year before coming to Greenwood to make their home on the present Olson farm, 4 miles northeast of Greenwood. Surviving are her husband and three sons, Leonard, 16, Delmond, 11, and Rodger, 4. Also surviving are her mother, Mrs. Andrew Baron, two married sisters in Chicago, Elsie and Violet and her brother, Walter, Chicago. Her father and a sister, May, preceded her in death. (Leo Olson next m. Francis Abbot)

Frances E. Olson, age 74, of Marshfield, formerly of Greenwood, died Nov. 15, at the House of the Dove in Marshfield. Frances Edith Abbott was born on Jan. 31, 1929 in Martinas, Calif the daughter of William and Edith (Pierce) Abbott. As a young girl, she moved with her family to the Neillsville area, where she was raised and received her education. During the summers, Frances' family often traveled to North Dakota to work in the harvest fields. On Aug. 16, 1947 Frances was united in marriage (as 2^nd wife) to Leo H. Olson. They farmed in Greenwood, where Frances was a farm wife and bussed children for the Hemlock school. They farmed until 1976, and then sold the farm and moved to Mead Lake. She and her husband were groundskeepers for the Mead Lake campground for several years. Frances moved to Greenwood in 1993 after her husband entered the Colonial Home in Colby. She resided in Greenwood until 2000, at which time she moved to Marshfield to live with her daughter Sharon. Her husband, Leo, died on Aug. 2, 2001. Frances was a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Greenwood, and enjoyed fishing, traveling, yard work, and puzzles. She will be sadly missed by two children; Dale (Debbie) Olson of Abbotsford; Sharon (Jeff) Piller of Marshfield; two stepsons, Delmond (Karen) Olson of Thorp; Roger (Guadalupe) Olson of Gallup, New Mexico; one stepdaughter-in-law, May Olson of Greenwood; one step-brother, Art Longway of the Mich. Upper Peninsula; and one sister-in-law, Alice Abbot of Marshfield. Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband, Leo; one stepson, Leonard Olson, on Aug. 15, 2003; and one brother, William Abbott. There will be private graveside services held in the Greenwood City Cemetery. [Leo Henry Olson, son of Henry and Eleanor Soefker Olson, was born 26 Oct 1909 and died 2 Aug 2001, buried Greenwood Cemetery.]

Daniel Olson, 73, Greenwood died Nov. 28, 1987 at St. Joseph's Hospice Unit, Marshfield. Services were held at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Greenwood. Burial was in the Greenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers were grandsons, Jeff Olson, Travis Olson, Chad Olson, Andy Nielsen, Chet Turnquist and Dennis Wendt. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the dart ball team. Daniel Olson was born July 6, 1914 to Henry and Eleanor (nee Soefker) Olson. He received his education at Greenwood High School. On June 3, 1942 he was married to Alice Wendt in Greenwood. She survives. After their marriage they farmed in the town of Warner and Beaver until 1974. In 1985 they moved to the city of Greenwood. He was a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church and a member of their dart ball team. He was also an avid sportsman. Survivors include his wife, three sons, Gerald, Burnsville, Minn.; Duane, Greenwood and Richard, Holmen; two daughters, Mrs. Wayne (Diane) Nielsen, Greenwood and Mrs. Kenneth (Sandy) Shields, Mesquite, Tex. one brother, Leo Olson, Greenwood four sisters, Mrs. Sophia Crowley, Chipperwa Falls; Mrs. Leona Turnquist, Greenwood; Mrs. David (Evelyn) Danielson, Greenwood and Mrs. Oville (Lucille) Oswald, Rarshfield. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister.

1880 sec 11 no residence O’Neill & Bussell; 1893 sec 11 no residence J. O’Neill (1906 Stephen Moore)

James O’Neill (1847-1929, son of Andrew and Mary nee Holiston O’Neill), nephew of James O’Neill Sr. (1810-1882, son of Andrew and Jane nee Armstrong ‘Neill) James O’Neill was b 3 Sept. 1847 in Lisbon, St.. Lawrence Co. NY to Andrew O’Neiland Mary (Holliston) O’Neil... At age 16 he entered St Lawrence University at Canton, NY and studied there for three years, dropping out occasionally to teach school and earn money to continue his studies. While at the University he was editor of the Cornell Era for a year and he was a member of Delta Upsilon fraternity. In 1868 he entered Cornell University as a sophomore and he graduated in June 1871. Entering the Albany law school in 1872 he graduated in 1873 and came to Wisconsin In September following a visit to his uncle James O’Neill at Neillsville, WI who was its’ first settler. At the earnest solicitation of his uncle he decided to make Neillsville his home and he opened an office for the practice of law. H.W. Sheldon was his first partner from 1877 –1879. He then worked alone until 1890 when Spencer M. Marsh became his partner under the firm name of O’Neill & Marsh... He married 6 June 1876 to Marian Robinson of Neillsville, WI and they had two children Ernest and Marian. Ernest d 5 Oct 1905 at age 28 and Marian became the wife of F.D. Calway of Neillsville, WI. Marian Robinson O’Neill came to Clark County with her parents in Jan. 1859. She was twenty months old.

C. E. BUSSELL, surveyor and real estate, Neillsville. Born in Franklin Co.. Maine, Dec. 11, 1850. He attended. Holton Seminary in 1871, and learned engineering; came to Neillsville, May xi, 1874, and was elected County Surveyor, which office he held from 1875 to 1879. He is now examiner of lands, and has issued a fine map of Clark County; was employed in getting up the map of LaCrosse, and is now making preparations for mapping all the northern part of the State of Wisconsin. 1881 History

Old Timer's Warner-Longwood Townships Mail Route Letter Published in the Greenwood Gleaner, Nov. 24, 1938: “...First I cross Black River on the new Forty Seven Thousand Dollar Bridge. Its at the southeast corner of the the old Moses Bab place.

Thn I go N. & E. pass the Charley Carpenter place and whar Jerom Ostrom lived to the Fred Decker corner whare Herman Schwarze had his Blacksmith Shop, two miles S. to our old place....”

Died, at Longwood, Feb. 15th, 1882, Mr. Rolly Martindale, aged 20 years (born c 1862). He made his home with his sister, Mrs. Demouth (Cordelia nee Martindale 1834- 1923), of Christie. The funeral took place from the residence of his sister.

Moreau, Cpl. Jerome Dale (23 Aug 1949 – 6 June 1969) Those from out of town attending included: ...Mr. and Mrs. Manford Ostrom, Art Ostrom, Dale Ostrom and Donna Ostrom of New Brighton, MN....

>No further info on Ostrom, no CC death or burial records. Emma nee Martindale Ostrom probably related to Rolly and Cordelia nee Martindale Demouth.

1906 sec 11, 12, 14 no residence J. S. Owen Lbr Co (1915 all owned by many individuals)

John S. Owen, 90, one of the last survivors of the group of pioneer lumbermen of Eau Claire and one of the most widely known lumber operators in the north and middle west, died at his home, 907 Porter Avenue (Eau Claire). Death came after an illness of two weeks. His health had been poor, however, for the past year or two. The funeral was held from Christ Episcopal Church. Interment was at Forest Hill Cemetery. John S. Owen had been closely identified with the growth and progress of industrial Eau Claire since he came here from Michigan in 1873. Owen Park, one of Eau Claire’s most beautiful parks, was the gift of Mr. Owen to the City of Eau Claire some years ago, and unto the very last he had been interested in the development of the beauty spot as carried on by the city. He was born on May 1, 1849, at Clarkston, Mich. Before moving to Eau Claire in 1873 he was engaged in the wholesale grocery business at Saginaw, Mich., and also lumbering. After moving to Eau Claire he engaged for some years in logging operations. He was one of the group of Eau Claire lumbermen who started the Westville Lumber Co., and then the West Eau Claire Lumber Co., which operated a mill here. In 1882 he was one of the group that organized the Rust-Owen Lumber Co. which operated a sawmill at Drummond, Wis., until about ten years ago. In 1893 he organized the John S. Owen Lumber Co. of this city, which operated for virtually fifty years before it shut down about eight years ago. At the time of his death he was president of the John S. Owen Co. of Eau Claire.

He was one of the men instrumental in the organization of the Eau Claire Club, which erected the beautiful club building known for years as the Eau Claire Club and which is now the Elk’s Club. A lover of baseball, as well as other sports, he was among those who organized and supported Eau Claire baseball clubs in the old Wisconsin-Illinois League and the Wisconsin-Minnesota (Minny) League, and was a familiar figure at the games of the Eau Claire Bears of the Northern League. Surviving are his widow, two sons, A.R. Owen, Ralph W. Owen of Eau Claire, a step-son, George B. Shaw of Eau Claire, three brothers, W.C. Owen of Pontiac, Mich., Edward A. Owen of Detroit, and James H. Owen of Medford, Ore., and a sister, Miss Gertner Owen of Saginaw, Mich. Mr. Owen was married twice. His first wife, who was Cora Mathilda Rust, whom he married in 1872, died in 1895. In 1899 he married Mrs. Josephine Betcher Shaw, widow of Congressman George B. Shaw.

No “Padke” family in CC. Also tried Prydke, Pashke and Puschke, but no “Simon” in those families. Also tried Radke and Radtke but no Simon in those families either.

1885 Special Vet’s census: Palmer, Joseph S. Private; Co I; Reg’t 1 Wisc (P.O.) Maple Works

1905< #70 Palmer, Joseph Head W M 61 M Wisconsin NY/England Miller 12 Rental Julia Wife W F 45 M Wisconsin NY/England House Keeper Maynard, Carrie Step Daughter W F 22 S Wisconsin Wisconsin John Son W M 21 S Wisconsin Wisconsin Day Laborer 12 Chase, Louis Lodger W M 18 S Wisconsin Neb/Penn Day Laborer 9

April 14, 1892: Mrs. (nee Jane Windsor) Joseph Palmer died at Hemlock (Warner township) Sunday evening. The funeral was held at York Center. Mr. & Mrs. Palmer were among the first settlers of York (township). She leaves two sons (John and Perry) and one daughter (Grace) to mourn their loss. Republican & Press [York cemetery records currently incomplete, no other dates available for the Palmer family burials]

“...In the meantime, Jane (Sophronia's sister) died (in 1892). (Jane was the wife of Joseph S. Palmer.) She also left a family; they lived about seventeen miles away (from York, in Hemlock, a small town north of Greenwood in Warner Township). A short distance now but a long one to travel with horses. One boy was married (Perry), but a young man (John) and a girl (Grace) of about eight was left at home.

Grandma (Sophronia Windsor Lawrence, later Mrs. Bassett) left her home, taking Ray (son of Charles B. & Phoebe Mabie Benedict) with her and kept house for Jane's family. He had a grist mill and made flour. She must have been past sixty by that time. It was quite an undertaking. She kept house for him a few years. When Jane's husband re-married, his wife had children (from a prior marriage, one was Carrie Maynard). Grace couldn't get along so she (Sophronia) took Grace home with her when she and Ray came back to their place. Grace stayed there off and on. Sometimes she stayed at a brother's or cousin's but mostly for a few years made her home with Grandma (Sophronia) Bassett...The boy Ray died a few years ago. The girl, Grace, lives in Tacoma, Washington...The fourth (Anson) Windsor daughter was Jane and she married Joseph Palmer. The Palmers were another family that settled York Township in the late 19th century....” Excerpt from Sophronia Windsor Lawrence Bassett bio in York Township Homes & Families Compiled by Steven Lavey from Benedict / Lawrence / Windsor family records.

>1881> murder excerpt: “...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....”

19 Nov 1891: Wilcox-- “Perry Palmer had quite a serious runaway Sunday. His wife was just getting into the carriage and he was holding the horse by the bit when it took fright and upset the carriage and got away. The horse soon cleared himself from the carriage, but not until he had made a wreck of it.”

23 June 1892 York—“Perry Palmer lost a horse this week with inflammation of the season.”

29 Jan 1894: Wilcox—“Levi Palmer, of Hemlock, is calling on his many friends and relatives here.”

23 Jan 1894: Wilcox—“Perry Palmer had a runaway a few days ago and the result was that the harness was torn to shreds and one horse slightly hurt, Perry escaped uninjured.”

27 June 1894: York-- “Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Perry Palmer, Tuesday, June 19th, a daughter.” [Girl would have been age 11 on 1905 census, oldest child on that census is age 9, this child must have died prior to the 1905 census?]

12 July 1894: York—“Levi Palmer of Hemlock, came down to spend the Fourth here.”

21 Aug 1894: Wilcox-- “Perry Palmer went Hemlock Saturday on a visit.”

26 Oct 1899:--“The young people enjoyed a pleasant evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.S. Palmer Friday. A party was given in honor of their daughter Carrie.”

9 Mar 1900:--“Levi Palmer of Loyal began Monday as helper in the new flour and grist mill.” Gleaner

13 Feb 1906: Hemlock – “Mesdames Lovina Warner, Mead and Palmer dined with Mrs. K. Anderson Friday. J. L. Palmer transacted business in Augusta last week, Dan Lewis looking after the mill during his absence. Perry Palmer has been to York visiting relatives and friends. Jos. Palmer, the Hemlock miller, and John Sanford returned Thursday morning from Augusta where they had been before the pension examining board relative to obtaining an increase in pension.”

“Perry Palmer's father, who was the miller, was called the most honest man in Clark County.” Lumbering Mills excerpt

1905< #21 Palmer, Perry Head W M 36 M Wisconsin Canada Farmer 12 O M F Anna Wife W F 30 M Wisconsin Canada House Keeper Dorothy Daughter W F 9 S Wisconsin Wisconsin Lulu Daughter W F 8 S Wisconsin Wisconsin James Son W M 7 S Wisconsin Wisconsin Harvey Son W M 4 S Wisconsin Wisconsin

Palmer, Baby May 11, 1907 (infant girl, born May 10, 1907, buried Greenwood Cemetery)

Palmer, (stillborn son of Perry) February 27, 1908 1873-1908 Clark Co. death index

March 27, 1908: “An infant child of Mr. & Mrs. Perry Palmer of Longwood was buried in the cemetery here last Monday.” Republican & Press

Family note: Records show that the Rev. James Conner married Mr. Perry Palmer of York to Miss Rose Ann Dunn of York, Wisconsin on August 6,1891. Rose Ann was the daughter of James A. and Nancy (McKenzie) Dunn. For a short time they lived and farmed north of Greenwood in the town of Warner but they moved their family back to the town of York on a bigger farm west of the Lincoln school. Here they raised their family and Mrs. Palmer laid her husband to rest a short time after retirement at the York Cemetery. To this union were born James, Mrs. John (Dorothy) MeNeice, Mrs. Frank (Lula) Drake and Harvey. They attended York United Methodist Church and may have been members there.

Perry Anson Palmer was born Oct. 4, 1868 in Sheboygan Co, Wis. and passed away July 7, 1935 at the age of 66 years, 8 months and 3 days. He came to the Town of York, Clark Co, with his parents when four years old. He spent his younger life helping his father in a grist mill at Hemlock and farming in the Town of York. On Aug. 6, 1891 he was united in marriage to Rose Anna Dunn of the Town of York. To this union four children were born, Dorothy (Mrs. J. C. McNiece) of Portland, Ore.; Lulu (Mrs. Frank Drake) of Greenwood, Wis.; James L. Palmer of Portland, Ore. and Harvey M. Palmer of Neillsville, Wis. In the fall of 1898 he purchased a farm in the Town of Warner five miles north of Greenwood. He continued to farm there until the fall of 1919 when he sold this farm and purchased a farm in the Town of York. He lived here until the spring of 1933 when he purchased a small farm on the outskirts of Greenwood, where he resided until death. He suffered a great deal the past several years from a nervous breakdown, which he could not overcome. He was among the pioneers of Clark Co and has always been a hard working and honest man. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife, four children, one sister, Mrs. Grace Erb of Tacoma, Wash, and one brother, Lee Palmer of Tacoma, Wash.

A quiet home wedding took place March 31st, five miles north of Greenwood at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Perry Palmer, when their daughter, Lula Belle was united in marriage to Mr. Frank Hampton Drake of Eaton Township. The bride was attended by Miss Grace Miller, the groom's niece, and the groom by James Palmer, the bride's brother. Those present outside the immediate family were Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Miller, Miss Miller, Miss Grace Miller, Miss Nelson and Mr. Fred Huntzicker. They will be at home to their many friends on the Stanton farm four miles south of Greenwood. GREENWOOD GLEANER

Services were held March 24 at the First Baptist Church in Omro for Frank H. Drke, 76, Omro, a former Greenwood, Clark Co resident, who died March 21, 1966 in Mercy Hospital at Oshkosh. Burial was made in Rushford Cemetery. Mr. Drake was born May 23, 1889, in Stockbridge. His marriage to Lulu Palmer took place March 31, 1915, at Greenwood. Mr. Drake served as rural mail carrier at Greenwood for 32 years, before moving to Omro. In addition to his wife, survivors are four daughters, Mrs. Archie (Irene) Dagget, Omro; Mrs. L.C. (Evelyn) Witt, Challis, Idaho; Mrs. Milton (Dorothy) Sjuggerud, Janesville; and Mrs. Ralph (Joan) Myhrman, St. Paul, Minn.; a son, Donald Drake, Cassapolis, Mich.; a sister, Mrs. John Bradley, Berlin.

Mr. Harvey Palmer and Miss Leda Filitz were united in marriage the Reformed Church parsonage June 28. They were attended by Mr. Elmer Filitz, brother of the bride and Miss Dorothy Zastrow of Pine Valley. After the ceremony they drove to the home of the bride’s mother, Mrs. Otto Filitz in the town of Levis where a fine wedding supper was served. Only immediate relatives and close friends being present. In the evening a free wedding dance and shower was held at Riverside Pavilion which was attended by a very large number of friends of the brides and groom. The bride grew up at the farm home in Levis, entered Neillsville high school after completing the rural school and graduated in the class of 1926 from the Teachers Training Department and has since taught with success in the home school. -- The Riverside School in the town of Levis. The groom is the son of Mr and Mrs. Perry Palmer of the town of York. They drove to Madison for a visit with relatives and on their return will live at the home of the groom’s parents, whose farm he will continue to carry on.

A private graveside service will be in Sunnyside Chimes Memorial Gardens for eighty-eight year old, Leda Hulda Palmer, who died Dec. 14, 1996. Leda Hulda Filitz was born June 19, 1908, in Neillsville, Wis. She resided in the Portland, Oregon area since 1936. She was employed at Seth Lewelling and Wichita grade schools as a cook. In 1968, she retired. Her husband, Harvey, was deceased. Her son, Gordon of Milwaukie; daughter, Wanda Wiley of Milwaukie. Source: Oregonian Publishing Co. Record Number: 9612190147 Family Note: Harvey M. and Leda (Filitz) Palmer were married on June 28, 1930. They were born in Wisconsin but are buried in Milwaukie, Oregon.

Nothing found to tie “H.M.” to the other Patrie families of record. (No “Putre” found)

Jan 18, 1906: Oscar Pearson went to Chicago Friday to enter his former position as street car conductor after two months vacation. (Couldn’t match to other Clark Co Pearson families. Possibly related to Christina and Augusta Pearson of Chicago who married August Gustafson of CC.)

1880 sec 31 & 32 no residence R. H. Penfield (1893 sec 31 = J. Schwarze sec 32 = Aug Beyer)

>Evidently Mr. Penfield was a land speculator, no evidence of him or any Penfield having lived in Clark Co.

“...It was 75 years (1874) ago that the first step was taken by this congregation to acquire property. The members bought 40 acres of land (sec 30), the present site, from Russel H. Penfield. The price was $160. Upon this site was first built a log church (on 1880 plat map). Then a frame church was later erected, and that frame church is now the (Decker, in sec 29) schoolhouse. The present buildings, church and parsonage, were constructed in 1910....”

Story of West Side Pioneer is told at Celebration of 75th Anniversary 8-Sep-1949 (UCC church)

1893 sec 22 residence A. L. Peterson (1880 = Miller Bros prop; 1906 = T.O. Withee prop)

Abner L. Peterson married Phoebe/Phebe (Elizabeth?) Pierce 5 March 1874 (marriages pg 71, vol 1) Children: Beulah Fern b. 30 Sept 1898, d. 26 April 1899; Clarence b. 1897, d. 7 Dec 1907, killed by train; William, Earl, Harry, Mrs. Otto Mistele, Mrs. Frank Butterfield, plus another unidentified. (Unable to identifiy the parents of Abner or Elizabeth/Phebe nee Pierce Peterson.)

Elizabeth Peterson was born in Boston, Mass., June 25, 1857 and died at Kendal, Wis., April 22, 1928. Mrs. Peterson leaves to mourn her loss, her husband and five children, William of Osseo, Wis., Earl of Milwaukee, Wis. Harry of St. Paul, Minn. Mrs. Otto Mistele of Milwaukee, Wis. and Mrs. Frank Butterfield of Kendal, Wis.

Three other children having preceded her in death. Funeral services were held from the local M.E. Church. The body was laid to rest in the Greenwood Cemetery.

The preceding Abner Perterson family is not related to the following Ole Peterson family.

1905< #80 Peterson, Ole Head W M 69 M Norway Norway Farmer 8 O F Merret Wife W F 69 M Norway Norway House Keeper Carl Son W M 33 S Norway Norway Farm Laborer 8

1880 sec 35 residence Ole Peterson & School (a.k.a. Larson & Christopherson after school moved to sec 25)

1893 sec 35 residence O. Peterson (1906 = John Reed; 1915 = P. Hecker prop.)

1906 sec 23 and sec 24 no residence Carl Peterson (Carl, son of Ole) (1915 = J. Kohlnhofer)

Ole Peterson passed away at his farm home Apr. 28, 1916, at the age of 79 years, 9 months and 14 days. Mr. Peterson was born near Trondjhem, Norway, in the year 1836. He came to the United States in 1873, settling in Greenwood soon afterward, and has resided here ever since. The funeral was held at the Norwegian Lutheran Church, burial at the Greenwood Cemetery. Those left to mourn his death are: his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Maria Hendrickson and Mrs. Olive Hembre, one son Carl and a brother, Andrew.

Ole P. Peterson and his siblings Elias, Hannah, Carl and Andrew were the children of Peter Olson Voddan and his wife Maret (Mary). As was the custom in Norway, the sons had the first name of the father with “son” annexed, thus the children’s last names were Peterson (son of Peter). Peter, the father, was Ole’s son, thus his primary last name was Oleson (Olson) along with the Norwegian farm or locality name of Voddan. Only the eldest son, but if no sons then the eldest daughter, had the “status” symbol of a third name. The parents, who came to this country c1870, are buried in the Greenwood cemetery under the name of “Voddan”, Peter 6 Mar 1801 – 10 Jan 1887 and Mary (Maret) 28 Oct 1804 – 20 Oct 1884.

June 1882: Mr. and Mrs. Peter Olson, ages of 81 and 78, of Greenwood, celebrated their 50^th wedding anniversary at the residence of their son, Elias Peterson. Mr. Olson was born in Norway, in 1801, and came to this country of his adoption nine years ago. The anniversary occurred June 2. Elias Peterson exhibited the wine glass used on this occasion. He informed us that the same glass was used 50 years ago in Norway at the marriage ceremony of his parents. There were about 100 present at the anniversary celebration, which included four children, 18 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Ole P. Peterson first married, in 1863, Ingebore nee Egteviede (28 Feb 1832 - 25 May 1875). They had four children: Oliver, died in infancy (probably in Norway), Maria (1867 – 1939, obit under Hendrickson), Ida Olive (1870 – 1946, obit following), and Carl (1872 – 23 Mar 1931, no obit) who never married. Ole P. Peterson next married Merret (Merrit or Maret) nee Fladass (17 March 1834 - 31 Dec 1921, no obit). (All except Oliver buried in Greenwood Cemetery)

“...A joint 70^th anniversary program for Trondhjem Lutheran Church and United Lutheran Church, Greenwood, was held Sunday, Aug. 23, 1942, in Greenwood... In 1882 a log building was erected on the Ole Peterson farm, now known as the Carl Nelson farm. Sometime later the building, which was used for both church and school, was moved east across the road, where it stood until it burned some years later. Then followed another period in which worship services were held around in homes and schools.

Years later it was found advisable to divide the membership, one group northeast of the city forming the Trondhjem congregation and the other group centered in the city, forming United Lutheran congregation.... The records tell us that Ole Peterson, one of the first charter members led the singing at that time. It was he who gave the two tall candlesticks to the Trondhiem Church. One of his last services was placing them on the altar in that church. When that congregation merged with United Lutheran, the candlesticks were brought here along with the communion cup and plate. At the request of Pastor Wenger, the Altar Guild had the candlesticks refinished. They were placed on the Altar at the confirmation service in 1971 and are lit at each communion service. Incidentally, one of the confirmants of that class is a great granddaughter of Ole Peterson, namely, Corinne Sue Turnquist....”

Funeral rites were held for Mrs. Iver J. Hembre, 76, who died April 4, 1946 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. O.W. Meyers, Cameron. She had been in poor health the past two years because of a heart ailment, and has been confined to her bed since last December.

A service was also held at the Schiller Funeral Home in Greenwood, and another service was conducted at United Lutheran Church. Burial took place in the Greenwood Cemetery.

Mildred, Donna, Janice and Edna Ludwigsen, granddaughters, sang. Her grandsons, Lloyd and John Hembre of Montevideo, Minn., Walter Ludwigsen of Milwaukee, Richard Hembre of La Crosse, and Donald Hembre of Barron, and Carl Manke were pallbearers. Flowers were carried by Mrs. Carl Turnquist, Mrs. Arthur Turnquist, Mrs. Ralph Ystad, and Mrs. Selar Arneson. Mrs. Hembre, the former Olive Peterson of the Town of Beaver was born in Trondhjem, Norway, Feb. 15, 1870, (parents = Ole and Ingebor Peterson) and came to this country at the age of three, residing in the Trondhjem community, Greenwood, since. Her marriage to Iver J. Hembre took place April 21, 1889. He died May 4, 1924. Surviving are her 10 children, Mrs. Arthur Ludwigsen, Milwaukee Julius O. Hembre, Montevido, Minn. Helmer J. Hembre, La Crosse; Mrs. Henry (Hilda) Sosada, Racine; Invald O. Hembre, Barron; Mrs. I.D. (Lillie) Johnson, Santa Barbara, Calif. Mrs. O.W. (Edna) Meyers, Cameron; Emil L. Hembre, Cameron; Donald Hembre, Blythe, Calif. and Clinton Hembre, Sacred Heart Hospital, Eau Claire. All the children were home with the exception of Lillie, Donald and Clinton. Iver J. Hembre was born in Inderoen, Norway, April 3, 1858. He came to Greenwood, in the spring of 1884, being 26 years of age at the time. On April 21, 1889 he was united in marriage to Miss Oliva Ida Peterson. From that time on he lived on his farm four miles northeast of Greenwood.

Ten children were born to bless this union, who, together with their mother, mourn the loss. The children are Mrs. Arthur Ludwigson, Hartland, Wis., Julius of Bake, Montana, Helmer of Mindoro, Wis., Mrs. Henry Sasada, Milwaukee, Wis., Ingvold, Lilla, Edna, Emil, Donald and Clinton at home. He is also survived by two brothers, Edward of Greenwood and Rafael of Trondhjem, Norway, Olive Bragstad of Longwood and Jorgen Ystad of Greenwood. One brother John Helmer died in Infancy. Deceased departed from the world on April 4, 1924. Funeral services were held from the Trondhjem Church. The body was laid to rest in the Greenwood Cemetery.

PETERSON, Andrew (12 June 1846 – Aug 1934)
Andrew Peterson, of section 10, Eaton Township, was born in Central Norway, June 12, 1846, a son of Peter Olson, who came to the United States in 1872. He was born in 1801, and died in 1885. Our subject's mother, Mary Olson, was also born in Norway, in 1804, and died in Greenwood prior to her husband's death. They were the parents of five children: Elias, Ole, Hannah, Carl (deceased) and Andrew. Andrew Peterson came to the United States in 1868, stopping the first summer in Black River Falls, but in October of the same year removed to Neillsville, where he remained fifteen years, engaged at the shoemaker's trade. He came to his present farm of sixty-one acres in 1883. With the help of this son and another son, Ray (died 9 April 1904), and also with that of Miss Carrie Hanson, a maiden lady (? Had son O.H. Edwards), who came from Norway in 1879 (1877 per obit following), Mr. Peterson cleared and developed the farm, also buying more land until he had 140 acres. On this tract, which was all wild land, he built a house, 16 by 24 feet, containing two rooms downstairs and two upstairs. This dwelling has since been remodeled. The home place, having been taken over by his sons, Albert and Edward, is now in possession of Albert, the other son having sold his interest to his brother and moved to North Dakota. Mr. Peterson helped to establish the Norwegian Church of Greenwood. Mr. Peterson was married June 11, 1870, to Olive Isaacson, who was born in Norway, the daughter of Isaac Isaacson. His wife died August 3, 1879 at the age of 38 years, having been the mother of five children: Marie, Isabella, Albert, Edward and Oliver, the last mentioned of whom died at the age of eight days. Maria is now (1891) teaching in the town of Withee, two miles west of Withee Station. The mother died, and both she and her husband were members of the Lutheran Church. Politically Mr. Peterson is a Republican, and has also been an active member of the I. O. O. F., in both the subordinate and encampment lodges. He became identified with the subordinate lodge at Neillsville in the winter of 1871-72, and has been an active member ever since, having transferred his membership to Greenwood in the summer of 1890. 1891 HISTORY OF CLARK JACKSON CO., WI and1918 History of Clark Co., WI,

August 1934: Andrew Peterson, 88, a pioneer of Neillsville, and for many years a resident of Greenwood, died of old age Monday at the home of his son, Albert, on the home farm near Greenwood. Peterson is believed to have been the first shoemaker in Neillsville, his business being located on the lots now occupied by the Kapellen buildings. The funeral was held at the Norwegian Lutheran Church in Greenwood, interment taking place in the Neillsville Cemetery. (No dates or other info in cemetery index) (The Peterson shoe shop should have been on the southeast corner of the Hewett and Sixth Street intersection. D. Z.) Clark County Press

Carrie Hanson was born at Guldbransdalen, Sondre Fron, Norway, on Dec. 19, 1833. She came to America with her parents in the summer of 1877, and resided for some time at Neillsville, Wis. Later she became employed at the home of Andrew Peterson, after the death of his wife. She moved to Greenwood with the Peterson family, where she has resided for the past 35 years. She died Aug. 29, 1921, at the home of Albert Peterson, where she had been living. Deceased had reached the age of 87 years, 8 months and 1 day. The funeral was held from the United Lutheran Church. Those from away to attend the funeral were her son, O. H. Edwards of Milwaukee; Mr. and Mrs. John Charles and Miss Tillie Johnson, of Neillsville.

Albert C. Peterson, a well-to-do farmer of Eaton Township, whose estate is situated in Section 10, was born in Neillsville, Jan. 19, 1873, son of Andrew and Olive (Isaacson) Peterson. When he was 25 years old, he and his brother Edward took it (his parent’s farm) over and were in partnership for five years. Edward then removed to North Dakota, selling his interest in the property to Albert, who has since operated the farm, raising both crops and stock. He has remodeled the original residence-a four-room log house-and made it into a comfortable home. His father had erected a log barn that was destroyed by lightning, but he rebuilt and improved it, and has also erected a silo, 14 by 30 feet in size. He keeps a good grade of Holstein cattle. The farm contains 140 acres, and is a paying piece of property. Albert C. Peterson has served in the office of township clerk since 1903, and was chairman of the board in 1912. He is a member of the Farmers and Merchants Bank, and is also a stockholder in the Bank of Greenwood and the Wausau Packing Company. Mr. Peterson was married in 1911 to Esther E. Bloomquist, of Tioga, Clark Co, daughter of John and Hilda Bloomquist. Her parents came to this county from Rockford, Ill., in which vicinity they had been engaged in farming. Mr. and Mrs. Peterson have one child, Lloyd, who was born Feb. 23, 1913. With the family resides Miss Carrie Hanson, a maiden lady, a native of Norway, born Dec. 19, 1834, now 82 years old, who came from Norway in 1879, and was of much assistance to the Peterson family in helping them to develop their farm. 1918 HISTORY OF CLARK CO., WIS

Albert Peterson, 74, who lived at Greenwood for 67 years, died March 22, 1947 at his home, 2 miles southwest of Greenwood. Although he had been in poor health for several years, a heart attack caused his sudden death shortly after he had eaten his supper Saturday evening. Funeral services were held at United Lutheran Church, and burial was made in the Greenwood Cemetery. Mr. Peterson was born Jan. 19, 1873, at Neillsville and was married at Greenwood Oct. 4, 1911 to Esther Bloomquist. He was clerk of the Town of Eaton for 18 years and its treasurer for 12 years. Surviving besides his wife are a son, Lloyd, on the home farm two grandchildren, Joann and Jerold, two sisters, Mrs. Robert (Belle) McConnell and Mrs. Myra Jolivette, Greenwood and a brother, Edward, Epping, N.D., now visiting in the state of Washington. Preceding him in death were his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Peterson, and two brothers, who died in infancy.

Funeral services were held in Grace Methodist Church for Mrs. Maria Jolivette, 78, who died Nov. 17, 1949. The burial was made in the Greenwood Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Ralph, Donald and Lorris Dusso, Norbert and Delton Jolivette, and Raymond Ackerman, all grandsons of the deceased. Mrs. Lorris Dusso, Mrs. Ralph Dusso, Mrs. Donald Dusso, Elaine Jolivette and Mrs. Betty Olson, all granddaughters of Mrs. Jolivette were in charge of floral arrangements. Mrs. Jolivette died at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Harris Jolivette, about six miles northeast of Greenwood. She had been ailing for several years and had been confined to bed for two weeks. She was born March 26, 1871 in Neillsville, the daughter, of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Peterson. On Nov. 1, 1891 she was married to Isadore Jolivette and moved with him to La Crosse, where they lived until 1913, when they move to Greenwood. Mr. Jolivette died in Feb. 1941. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Lester (Stella) Frank and Mrs. Lex (Esther) Dusso, Greenwood, and six sons, Harris, Lee, and Gerald, Greenwood Raymond and Robert, Pine Bush, N.Y. and Edward, living in Texas. Mrs. Robert (Belle) McConnell, Greenwood, a sister, and Ed Peterson, Epping, N.D., a brother, are also living.

Mrs. Robert McConnell, 89, died Dec. 25, 1967, at the Memorial Home in Neillsville, where she had resided the past four years. Services were conducted at the Hill Funeral Home, with the pastor of Zion-Immanuel United Churches of Christ, officiating. Burial will be made in the Greenwood Cemetery. The former Isabelle Peterson was born Aug. 5, 1878, at Neillsville, and at the age of five years came with her parents to Greenwood. Her marriage to Robert McConnell, who preceded her in death May 19, 1966, took place June 12, 1907, at Greenwood. The couple farmed in the Greenwood area until 1943, when they retired and moved to the city of Greenwood. Survivors are a son, Roy McConnell, Beloit a daughter, Mrs. Arnold (Edna) Hubert, Milwaukee. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Mrs. Ole (Mabel) Sather, on Oct. 21, 1962 a son, Lester, two brothers and a sister.

1880 sec 26 no residence E. Peterson (80 acres, 40 as S.B. Johnson in 1893 with residence)

Elias Peterson, one of the pioneers of Greenwood, was born in Trondhjem, Norway, March 27, 1833, the son of Peter Olson (and Maret) VODDAN, a native of the same place. Elias Peterson came to the United States in 1870. Having learned the shoemaker's trade in the old country, he worked at it in Neillsville from June until the fall of 1871. He then came to Greenwood, where he worked at his trade here until 1886, when he engaged in general mechandising. During this time he had been burned out twice, the first time in 1878, and the second in 1885, and in the latter fire the village was destroyed. Mr. Peterson was married in Norway, Dec 27, 1860, to Miss Andrea Tranmel, a daughter of Israel Tranmel, of Norway. They have had ten children, of whom six still survive, namely: Carrie, Marit, Sr., Marit, Jr., Peter, Anna E. and Ingeborg. The daughter, Ingeborg, died when seven years old, and the second Ingeborg was born one day after the former's death. Carrie married O. C. Johnson, of Eaton Township, and they have had eight children, of whom four are now living: Julia, Annie, Amelia, and Carl O. Marit, Sr., married Simon Johnson, of Warner Township, and has four children: Josephine, Amanda E., Selma C. and Helga E. Marit, Jr., married Lars W. Larson. Mr. Peterson was a member of the Town Board in 1877-78, and has been Town Clerk for the past three years. Both he and his wife are members of the Lutheran Church, and the former is also a member of the I.O.O.F. fraternity. Politically he is a Republican.

He owns a farm of 120 acres, forty acres of which is cleared, on section 26, range 2 west, Warner Township. 1891 HISTORY OF CLARK JACKSON CO., WI Elias Peterson, a pioneer resident of this city, passed away at his home on Main St. Sunday morning Feb 22 as the bank clock was chiming the hour of four. Deceased was born near Throndhjem, Norway, March 27, 1833. He was united in marriage to Andrea Traumel. He came to America in 1870 and settled at Neillsville, Wi, where he worked at his trade that of a shoemaker, for one and one-half years. He moved to Greenwood in 1872 where he worked at his trade a number of years, later he was engaged in the mercantile business. He took an active part in town and city affairs. He was a member of the town board for two years and was city clerk about sixteen years. Six children: Mrs. Ole (Carrie) Johnson, Mrs. S. B. (Merit #1) Johnson, Mrs. Mary E. Larson, P.E. Peterson, Mrs. (Anna) John Dyre, Mrs. (Ingeborg) Wm. Hogue, survive him. He also leaves two brothers. Funeral services were held at the home. The Odd Fellows, of which he had been a member since 1874, conducted services at the grave.

Mrs. Elias Peterson a pioneer resident of this city quietly passed away at her home on Main. Deceased came to this country from her home at Trondhjem, Norway, when a young woman. She was born near that city on March 4th, 1834. She was united in marriage to Elias Peterson. Eleven years later she came to America to join her husband who had preceeded her to this country by two years. They settled first at Neillsville and in 1872, moved to Greenwood, where she resided up to death. Six children, Mrs. Mary Larson, P.E. Peterson, Mrs. Ole Johnson, Mrs. Simon Johnson, Mrs. John Dyre, Mrs. Wm. Hogue and a husband survive her. She also leaves a sister, Mrs. B. Johnson of Ashland. Funeral services were held in the Presbyterian. (Buried in the Greenwood City Cemetery)

June 15, 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. The Clark Republican and Press

Elias and Andrea Peterson of Clark Co lost their little girl, Emma, June 12. She was 4 years, 2 months and 24 days old and died of Scarlet fever.

Larson, Mary E. nee PETERSON (11 Jan 1864 – 19 Nov 1928)

Mary E. Peterson, daughter of Elias and Andrea Peterson, was born Jan. 11, 1864 in Trondhjem, Norway. She came to America in July 1873. She was united in marriage to Louis (Lars) Larson in May 1882 (1 June 1882). Mr. Larson preceded her in death May 10, 1902. Five children were born of this union, Mrs. Alfred Jensen of Neillsville, Wis., Mrs. Oren Crum of Owen, Wis., Alvin Larson of St. Paul, Minn., Mrs. Oscar Johnson of Flint Michigan and Clayton, who passed away in infancy. She is also survived by one brother, four sisters. Mrs. Larson passed away Nov. 19,1928, at her home in this city. Funeral services were held at the M.E. Church. Interment was made in the Greenwood Cemetery.

Dyre, Annie Eliza nee PETERSON (26 May 1873 – 21 Dec 1961)
Annie Eliza Peterson, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Elias 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. 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, three sisters and a brother.

1905< #137 Phillips, Gilbert Head W M 53 M New York New York Day Laborer 8 Sarah Wife W F 52 M Ohio Ohio

Mr. Gilbert Philips, a resident of Greenwood, died at his home near the Soo depot, Nov. 13th, at the age of 68 years, 5 months and 4 days. Deceased was born in Brown Co., N.Y., Aug 9, 1851 and moved to Wisc with his parents when but a child. He was united in marriage to Mrs. Mary Monica (widow of John Monica) in 1879 at Spencer, Wis. To this union were born three children, one son and two daughters. His wife died at Spencer in 1893 and he was again married in 1898 to Sarah Voise at Granton, Wis. He leaves to mourn, his wife, one son, Edward Philips of Moon, Wis., and two daughters, Mrs. Jennie Rux of Junction City, Wis., and Mrs. Violet Collins of White Bear, Minn. Funeral services were conducted from the Methodist Church and the remains laid to rest in the Greenwood Cemetery. Civil War Index: Mary J. Widow of Monica, John Pvt I 11 Ill Cav 30 Dec 1863 23 Nov 1865 1 yr 11 mo Spencer PO >[Only Gilbert Phillips buried in Greenwood cemetery, unable to find where the two wives were buried or what their maiden names were. ]

1905< #136 Pratt, Thompson Head W M 69 M Massachusetts Massachusetts Farmer 12 O F F Sarah Wife W F 59 M Ohio Ind/Ohio Frank Son W M 38 S Wisconsin Ohio/Mass Farm Laborer 8 Russel Son W M 12 S Wisconsin Ohio/Mass

No record of any type to tie Thompson Pratt to the other Pratt families of Clark Co. Note that Sarah Pratt, listed as mother of Russel Pratt age 12, would have been about age 47 when Russel was born. Russel could be the son of Frank, age 38.

“...Frank Quintard lived for a few years previous to this time in a set of old camps, just north of Schlinsogs (sec 9). During that time he had the notorious fight with Charles Little at the Huntzicker's Hotel, Dutch Georges, in which he nearly killed Little who had challanged Frank to fight. Little was in bed for several weeks nursed by Mrs. John Shanks. When Quintard moved away in 1879, my father bought his team of horses and wagon, two cows, one named Dena the same as his wife, and the other was Rosa. They were big Durhams, of milk strain, and gave 12 quarts at each milking. While watching a deer lick one night I had the misfortune to kill a cow that belonged to a neighbor and had to give him Rosa to replace the cow that was killed. I dressed the dead cow and peddled the meat, but it was quite a loss for all of that....” by Mr. Charles Varney c1937

1893 sec 18 no residence R. L. C.; sec 24 no residence Ramsey Land Co.

1906 sec 18 no residence Ramsey Land Co. (can’t read 1915, 1920 A. Noah)

Dr. Samuel Ramsey. This gentleman, a native of Chester, Wayne Co, Ohio, where he was born December 21, 1824, moved to Reedsburg, Wisconsin in November 1853, and for a few months practiced medicine. In 1854 he established the first drugstore in the village. In 1861 he gave up his practice and devoted his entire time to the store. In 1879 he became associated in business with his nephew, William H. Ramsey. Dr Ramsey was a veteran of the Mexican war. (Nothing further found on either Ramsey.)

March 21, 1889: Post Office Notice Letters remaining uncalled for:.. Henry C. Rand.... Republican and Press

December 31, 1896: H. C. Rand and Harry Mead of Longwood visited the county seat Tuesday. Republican and Press

>July 2, 1897: George Ditton dropped dead near the home of his sister, Mrs. H. G. Rand. ..The deceased had recently came from Indiana, thinking the climate of Wisconsin would benefit his health, and had only been here a week... He leaves a wife and five children. He was buried in the Greenwood City Cemetery. (Entire obit under “Ditton”)

Mrs. Martha Ditton Rand was born at South Whitley, Ind., Jan 1, 1863 and died in Neillsville Nov. 27, 1936. Mrs. Rand came to Clark Co more than fifty years ago and has lived on her small farm north of Greenwood for the past forty-five years. She leaves to mourn her loss five children, Harry and Homer of Portland, Ore.; Paris of Fond du Lac, Wis.; Mrs. Ernest (Olive) Dixon and Mrs. A.L. (Alta) Devos of Neillsville, Wis.

Also one brother, Frank Ditton of Greenwood, and two sisters, Mrs. Clara Fricke of Minneapolis, Minn., and Mrs. Harriet Smith of Columbia City, Ind. Her husband preceded her in death. The funeral was held at her home. Burial was in the Greenwood Cemetery. Those from away who attended the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. Paris Rand and daughter Virginia of Fond du Lac; Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Dixon and son Donald and Mrs. and Mrs. A.L. Devos of Neillsville. Mrs. Clara Fricke and Mr. and Mrs. Forman of Minneapolis.

Mabel Rossmann was born in Wisc September 3, 1892. She married Paris Rand. Paris was born in Wisc Oct 27, 1894. Paris died Oct 21, 1989 in Eldorado, Fond Du Lac Co., Wis., at 94 years of age. Mabel died Oct 1979 in Eldorado, at 87 years of age. Living in Rosendale, Wis. in 1933.

Greenwood High School High School Class of 1900: Olive Rand (Mrs. E. Dixon)

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.

Jan 18, 1906: The second term of school in the Christopherson district commenced today with its former teacher, Olive Rand in charge.

Jan 25, 1906: G. Phillips has moved from the Rand place in the town of Warner to Arthur Hubble’s place west of the river in the town of Eaton. And now Warner is minus one justice!

March 8, 1906: Harry Rand came home from the west Wednesday night to make his mother and family a visit. Greenwood Gleaner

Mr. Ernest M. Dixon and Miss Olive Rand were married at the home of the bride’s mother, Mrs. Martha Rand, May 17, 1911. Mr. Adolph Unger was groomsman and Miss Alta Rand, the bride’s sister was bridesmaid. The groom is the son of Mrs. Eva Dixon. He was brought up in Neillsville. He is an expert machinery man and at present has a position in L.H. Howard’s shops and garage. The bride was brought up at Greenwood, taught school for some time, later taking a position in the Register of Deeds office. The bride and groom left for Chicago, and other points on a wedding trip. They will be at home after July 1 at the residence of the groom’s mother.

Mrs. Ernest Dixon, 78, died of a stroke July 13, 1960, at the Havenet Nursing Home in Owen where she had been a resident for the past several months. The funeral services were at the Grace Methodist Church. Burial was made in the Greenwood Cemetery. The former Olive Rand was born Sept. 2, 1881, in South Whitley, Ind. When she was 9 years old her parents came to Greenwood. She received her education here and was a member of the third class to be graduated from Greenwood High School in 1900. She taught school in this area for many years and worked 10 years for the Register of Deeds. She married Ernest Dixon May 17, 1911, in Neillsville. After their marriage they lived for a short time in Granton and then moved to Neillsville. In 1938 they began operating a farm three miles north of Greenwood (The old home farm in sec 23, listed as A. Rand et al on late 1940’s plat map). Her husband died in March 1954. She leaves one son, Donald Dixon, Greenwood a sister, Mrs. Alta Devos, Neillsville, and a brother, Paris Rand, El Dorado. There is one grandchild, Paul Dixon. Preceding her in death were a son and two brothers. Ernest M. Dixon, 72, died March 25, 1954 at his home, 3 miles north of here. He suffered a heart attack three weeks ago. Mr. Dixon was born June 26, 1881, at Neillsville, where he received his education and was married to Ollie Rand on May 17, 1911. He was employed at the Neillsville Ford Garage and the Musil Garage there. The couple moved 15 years ago to the present farm near Greenwood. Surviving, beside his wife, are a son, Donald Dixon, and a grandson, Paul Dixon, at home. Two sisters and a brother preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at the Dixon home, and burial took place in the Greenwood Cemetery.

Mr. Alfred L. Devos and Miss Alta Rand were married at the home of the bride’s mother, Mrs. Mattie Rand June 23, 1913. Paris Rand, the bride’s brother and Zura Fricke, her cousin, attended the bride and groom. The groom is associated with S.M. Marsh in the law business in Neillsville. He is a graduate of the State University and the Law School. The bride was a teacher and has held a position in the Register of Deeds office for some time. Alfred L. Devos graduated from the graded and high schools of Milwaukee, and in 1911, after a six-years' course, from the law school of Michigan University at Ann Arbor. In Sept of that year he came to Neillsville and from that time until January 1914, was associated in practice with S. M. Marsh. He then opened an office in the post office building and has since practiced his profession alone. He served four years as justice of the peace and was elected city attorney in 1916. He has further identified himself with local interests by serving as secretary of Clark Co Fair Assoc. Mr. Devos was married at Neillsville, June 23, 1913, to Alta Rand, a daughter of Martha Rand. He and his wife are active members of the Methodist Church, which he is serving as treasurer and as superintendent of the Sunday school. His fraternal society affiliations are with the Blue Lodge, Chapter and Commandery of the A. F. and A. M., and the Odd Fellows' Lodge at Neillsville, Mrs. Devos being a member of the Eastern Star. History

1905< #3 Redwine, John Head W M 45 M Indiana NY/Norway Farm Laborer 12 Rental Abbie Wife W F 34 M Minnesota Ind/Minn. House Keeper Paul Son W M 15 S Wisconsin Ind/Minn. Loey Daughter W F 14 S Wisconsin Ind/Minn. Lizzy Daughter W F 11 S Wisconsin Ind/Minn. Mamie Daughter W F 9 S Wisconsin Ind/Minn. Seela Daughter W F 7 S Wisconsin Ind/Minn. Beulah Daughter W F 1 S Wisconsin Ind/Minn.

May 12, 1906: Mrs. John Redwine and daughter Loey and two youngest children visited her sister, Mrs. Albert Christenson who lives west of Hemlock. A crowd gathered at the home of J. H. Redwine Saturday evening which was a great surprise to them. The evening was spent in dancing. Gleaner

Greenwood: Word has been received here of the death of John H. Redwine, 77, who died of old age complications, April 3, 1938, at his home in Ladysmith. He was married Sept. 9, 1885 to Miss Abbie Scovel, Greenwood, and had lived here for many years before moving to Ladysmith. Mr. Redwine is survived by his widow and nine children. One daughter preceded him in death 17 years ago. SCOVEL, Mary Ann nee Olson (9 Oct 1842 – 17 June 1926) Mary Ann Olson was born at Kragero, Norway, Oct 9 1842. She passed away June 17, 1926 at the home of her son, E. Scovel at Ladysmith, Wis. In the year 1860, at the age of 18, she sailed with her parents from her native land of Norway to the United States. Upon arriving in America they went immediately to Spring Valley, Filmore County, Minn. On Nov 17, 1867 she was united in marriage to John Asa Scovel. They began life on a farm near Spring Valley, Minn., and remained near this place until the spring of 1878, moving at this time to a farm near Greenwood, Clark Co, Wis. For over forty seven years she made this her home and it was here that she had to perform the sad duty of laying at rest her life companion, who was taken from her May 2, 1910. On Nov. 13, 1925 Mrs. Scovel left the place that had been her home for almost half a century and went to Ladysmith, Wis., to make her home with her son and daughter, namely Ezra Scovel and Mrs. Abbie Redwine. There was born to the union seven children, two boys and five girls, three of whom preceded her in death. She leaves to mourn her departure four children, Mrs. Abbie Redwine, Ladysmith; Mrs. Elizabeth Robinson, Centraia, Wash.; Mr. Ezra Scovel, Ladysmith and Mrs. Maude Christianson, Marysville, Wash.; two sisters, Mrs. Netta Newhouse, Minneapolis, Minn., and Mrs. Amelia Rijes, Osakas, Minn. Funeral services were conducted at the O. B. Elingboe mortuary, the Christian Church of Ladysmith officiating. Following the services, the body was sent to Greenwood for burial. The funeral services were conducted at the West Beaver Church.

“...The first incorporated institution to do a banking business in the county was the Clark Co Bank, which was organized as a State Bank on the 20^th day of August, 1875. Its first officers were Richard Dewhurst, President; J. F. Kirkland, Vice-President; and F. S. Kirkland, Cashier. Its first directors were John Reed, Daniel Gates, James Hewett, James O’Neill, and F. S. Kirkland.

In the course of two or three years dissensions, between the directors of the bank, as to its management, led to the withdrawal from the directorate, of Messrs. Dewhurst, Reed and Gates, who sold their holdings, and from thence on had no connection with the bank. The bank continued in business with varying success until about the month of August in the year 1897 when it ceased doing business....” History of Clark Co 1918

John Reed is on the 1870 Pine Valley census. John Reed and Richard Dewhurst were owners of property in many Clark Co townships as was S.H. Reed.

Greenwood cemetery: Mary Ann Reese, b. 7 June 1856, d. 14 Jan 1944, parents: John and Mary nee Oliver Williams. Mary Ann nee Williams was married to Thomas Reese per son David’s obit.

March 8, 1906: Thos. S. Rees left with his team the first of the week to drive to Iowa county where he has rented a farm for the coming summer. The farm joins that of W. H. Reese who lived here for a few years. Tom’s sisters, Anna and Sarah, will go down later to keep house for him. Greenwood Gleaner

August 30, 1906: Thos. Rees spent a few days this past week with his mother and family. He reports Wm. Reese and family well and happy, and that Griffith Williams is working in the lead mines in Dodgeville and is doing well. Tom is working a farm there. Greenwood Gleaner

David Reese, 88, of 111 N. Stafford, Greenwood, died Aug. 5, 1983, at Memorial Home, Neillsville. The body was cremated. David Reese was born on July 13, 1894, at Ridgeway, Wis. to Thomas and Maryann (nee Williams) Reese. He received his education at Dodgeville and Greenwood Schools. He and Marie C. Lee were married on Dec. 17, 1923, at Hibbing, Minn. He was a carpenter and also farmed in the Greenwood area. He served on the City Council and also was water superintendent. He was a charter member of the Greenwood American Legion, serving in the Marines during World War I. Surviving him are two sons, Robert of Madison and John W. of Sundburg, Ohio, one daughter, Mrs. Claude (Jean) Marsden of Kenosha one sister, Miss Lulu Reese of Greenwood. Preceding him in death were his wife, Marie, on March 24, 1972, his parents, five sisters, one brother, one son, David and one daughter, Marian.

Note: Mead township was formed on 16 Nov 1895, the Reineking family was thereafter counted in the Mead census.

1893 sec 20, 29 no residences S. Reineking (1906 = E. Buker, Theo Humke)

November 5, 1885: Sim Reineking is so proud since he moved into his new and elegant house, that his boots fairly squeak. And well he may be for he had got a home to be proud of. The Clark Republican and Press

October 11, 1902: Mrs. E. W. Reineking received a telegram last Friday stating that her father, Simon Dohmeier had died at his home near Sheboygan. She and her husband left the next morning to attend the funeral. Greenwood Gleaner

Mrs. Wm. Reineking was born October 30, 1856 in Lippe-Detmold, Germany, the daughter of Simon and Marie Dohmeier. She was baptized on November 9, 1856. In the year 1857 at the age of 6 months, she came to America with her parents, and they made their home in the Town of Herman, Sheboygan Co, Wisc. She was married to Wm. Reineking on May 6, 1881. Ten children were born to this union. Her husband preceeded her in death in the year 1925 (William Earnest Reineking 30 Oct 1856 – 22 Sept 1937), and one child in infancy. In 1881, Mr. and Mrs. Reineking came to Clark Co and settled on a farm in the Town of Mead. A few years after the death of her husband, Mrs. Reineking sold the farm and for a number of years made her home with her sons-in-law and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Steiger, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Becker and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Miller. In 1932 she took repossession of her farm and for the last four years has made her home there with her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Reineking. Mrs. Reineking's health was failing for some time and for the last few years was confined to her bed. She was called to her final reward September 22, 1937, reaching an age of 80 years, 10 months and 22 days. Those who remain to mourn her death are two sons and six daughters: Otto of Greenwood and Arthur of Owen; (Lydia) Mrs. Albert Miller, (Meta) Mrs. John Vollrath, (Ella) Mrs. Ed Steiger, all of Greenwood: (Bertha) Mrs. Arthur Sebastian, (Hilda) Mrs. Wm. Becker and Selma, of Milwaukee and (Emilia) Mrs. Alfred Decker of Coeur D'Alene, Idaho. Besides these she leaves one sister, Mrs. Caroline Hanke, Plymouth, Wis. and one brother Simon Dohmieir of Sheboygan Falls, Wis. Funeral services were held at the West Side Reformed church. Interment was in the West Side cemetery (UCC East). The flower girls were Elvera and Bernelda Reineking, Verona, Alice and Bernice Vollrath, Beatrice Steiger, Arlene Sebastian and Delores Toburen.

Last Wednesday afternoon, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Reineking on the West Side, was the scene of one of the most beautiful and largely attended weddings ever witnessed in this section of Clark Co, when their daughter, Miss Amelia Reineking, was united in the holy bonds of matrimony to Alfred H. Decker of the Braun Settlement. The groom has rented his father’s farm in the Braun Settlement and it is there that Mr. and Mrs. Decker will make their future home.

The prettiest wedding ceremony solemnized in this vicinity in a long time was that which took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Reineking, when their daughter, Miss Mada Louise Reineking, was united in the holy bonds of matrimony to Mr. John Fred Vollrath. The bride was attended by Miss Ida Vollrath, sister of the groom, and Miss Hilda Kippenhan, while the groom was accompanied by his brother, George Vollrath, and Otto Reineking, brother of the bride. They will make their home on the farm which Mr. Vollrath purchased in Braun Settlement some two years ago.

Word has been received by nieces and nephews that Mada Louise Vollrath, formerly of Greenwood, passed away March 13, 1991, in Fullerton, Calif., at the age of 104 years. Services were held March 16, 1991, in Roosevelt Memorial Park, Gardena, Calif. She was born Dec. 16, 1886, to William and Marie Reineking. She married John Vollrath May 25, 1910. He passed away April 17, 1957. Survivors include one son, Arthur, Santa Ana, Calif. four daughters, Lorraine Allchien, Lawndale, Calif.; Verona Marshall, Fullerton, Calif.; Alice Denman, Alta Loma, Calif.; Bernice Spohr, Phelan, Calif.

A former Greenwood resident, Selma Reineking, 86 died in Milwaukee. Services were at West-Side Immanuel Church, Greenwood. Miss Reineking was born April 7, 1898 in Greenwood, the daughter of William and Marie Reineking. She worked most of her life in Milwaukee. She retired in April 1971 and lived in the Protestant Retirement Home in Milwaukee. Surviving are one sister, Mrs. John (Meda) Vollrath, Fullerton, Calif.; one brother Arthur, Middleton. She is predeceased by her parents, five sisters and one brother.

Funeral services for Otto Henry Reineking, 60, who died April 8, 1954, at the Veteran's Hospital at Wood, were conducted at the West Side Evangelical and Reformed Church, and burial took place in the West Side Cemetery. Mr. Reineking was born Aug. 8, 1893, in the Town of Mead, 6 miles northwest of Greenwood, and received his education in the Town of Warner. On May 21, 1919, he was married to Olga Meinholdt at the home of her mother, Mrs. Theodore Meinholdt, Greenwood. A lifelong resident of the Town of Mead, he served as supervisor there for a number of years and treasurer for 15 years. He was a member of the West Side Evangelical and Reformed Church and acted as deacon and elder at different times and had also been a member of the senior choir. He was a veteran of World War I. Surviving besides his wife are a son, Norman Reineking, Greenwood; two daughters, Mrs. Orlin (Alvera) Fravert, Greenwood, and Miss Eldora Reineking, student at the State College in Stevens Point; seven sisters, Mrs. Lydia Miller, Greenwood; Mrs. Bertha Sebastian, Mrs. William (Hilda) Decker, Mrs. Ella Steiger, and Miss Selma Reineking, Milwaukee; Mrs. John (Meta) Vollrath, Los Angeles and Mrs. Alfred (Amelia) Decker, Coeur d Alene, Idaho; a brother, Arthur Reineking, Rio and three grandchildren, Gail, Gene, and Wayne Reineking.

Mrs. Olga Reineking, 74, a lifelong resident of Greenwood, died of an apparent heart attack shortly after admission June 24, 1970, to St. Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield. The former Olga Meinholdt was born April 3, 1896, at Greenwood and was married there May 21, 1919, to Otto Reineking, who preceded her in death April 8, 1954. Survivors include a son, Norman Reineking, Colby, two daughters, Mrs. Elvera Fravert, Greenwood; Mrs. Dale (Eldora) Vollrath, Green Bay, a sister, Mrs. Hans (Alma) Kolpanen, Milwaukee and four brothers, Edward and Oscar Meinholdt, both of Greenwood Louis Meinholdt, Neillsville and Arthur Meinholdt, Merrillan. She was also preceded in death by four brothers.

A message was received by relatives in Neillsville stated that Mrs. S. F. Reineking, a former pioneer of Neillsville, had died that day at the home of her son, Arthur, at Harvey, North Dakota. Louisa Klopf, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Klopf, was born in Brooklyn, N. Y., March 6, 1854. When she was three years old, she came with her parents to Sheboygan, Wis. In 1874 she was married to Simon F. Reineking, and soon after they came with her parents and family to Neillsville. They established a home on the north side, where they lived until 1912. They then went west, living for a time in South Dakota, later going to Harvey, North Dakota, where they took up a claim. Mr. Reineking died there in 1916. Since then Mrs. Reineking has lived most of the time with her children. She is survived by three sons: Arthur, at Harvey, Albert and Gus in Wausau, Wis. A daughter died in infancy. She is survived also by two brothers William G. Klopf and Alfred C. Klopf, both of Neillsville.

Richelieu, Charles, age 30, farmer, born Norway; Christine, wife age 33, keeping house, born Norway; Theodore, son, age 7, born Wis.; Christian, age 4,son, born Wis.; Mary A., age 1, daughter, born Wis.

Richelau, Carl >age 42, farmer, Christina, >age 43, keeping house; Theodore M., >age 16, Laborer; Christ, >age 13, Laborer; Marian, >age 11; Charles, >age 6

1885 Special Vet’s census: Richelieu, Carl; Private; no company or reg’t listed, Wisc

1880 sec 36 no residence C. Richelieu; sec 28 no residence C. Richelieu

CARL RICHELEU, a farmer of Greenwood, was born near Thrunohjem, Norway, Sept 15, 1838, the son of C. N. Richeleu. Our subject came to the United States in 1861, settling in Springfield Township, Jackson Co, Wisc, fifteen miles west of Black River Falls, on wild prairie land, where he was engaged in lumbering during the winter months, and in farming in the summer. He was drafted in the late war in the first draft in Wisconsin, in 1863, and served three months, having been discharged on account of sickness. He came to this county in 1871 (1870 per census), settling on his present farm on section 36, township 27, range 2, Warner Township, Clark Co, near Greenwood, which was at that time covered with heavy timber. He owns 120 acres, of which nearly seventy acres is cleared, where he is engaged in general farming and stock-raising. Mr. Richeleu was married in February 1862, to Christena A. Christianson, a native of Norway. They have had seven children, four of who are now living Theodore M., Christian C., Mary Ann and Charles. Christian married Jennie Severson, and now resides in Warner Township. Mr. Richeleu was a member of the Town Board several years, of which he was Chairman one and a half years. He has been Road Overseer ten or twelve years a member of the School Board several years of which he is now a Director. Religiously both he and his wife are members of the Lutheran Church, and politically he is a Republican. (History) Note: “This name is sometimes spelled Richlieu or even Richleiu.” According to the 1890 Special Civil War Veterans’ Census he was unassigned to any Regiment when drafted on November 18, 1863, but served as a Private until he was discharged January 23, 1864. He died November 17, 1917 and is buried in the Greenwood City Cemetery. His son, Chris Richlieu of Owen was listed as his next of kin on his grave registration.

Christina Marie Christensen was born Jan 29, 1836 (cemetery records have 15 Feb 1838, father Christian Christensen) at Trondjhem, Norway. In 1850 she came to America, locating at Black River Falls, Wis. In 1861 she was married to Carl Richeleu, to this union seven children were born, four of which are now living. (Greenwood Cemetery: unnamed daughter died 1876, no birthdate; Oscar Richelieu 1874 – 1 Sept 1879) The family has been well known here for many years, having lived on numerous farms in and about Greenwood, with the exception of three years spent in Idaho. On Jan 8th, Mrs. Richeleu appeared to be in her usual good state of health, but was called from this earth that evening before any medical assistance could be had. She was 77 years, 11 months and 8 days of age. One brother, Ole Christensen, of Marysville, Wash., three sons, Chris of Atwood, Chas. of Tacoma, Wash (Greenwood Cemetery: Charles’ wife Maria died 10 Jan 1913), and Martin of Greenwood, and Mary Nixon of Seattle, Wash., and a husband are left to mourn her loss. Funeral services were held in the Presbyterian Church, and interment was made in the Greenwood Cemetery.

Mary Caroline Richeleu was born Sept 30, 1868 in Greenwood, Wisconsin to Carl & Christina (Kristina) Christensen. She married Joseph B. Nixon Feb 22, 1893 in Genesee, Latah, Idaho. He was born April 21, 1867, in Echo Umatilla, Oregon and died Aug 20, 1932. Mary died Nov. 10, 1965. Mary and Joseph had at least one daughter, Pearl, who was born June 20, 1906 in Seattle, King Co, Wash and died Jan. 1, 1982.

Martin Theodore Richelieu was born at Black River Falls, Wis July 24, 1864. While still a small boy he moved with his parents to a farm one mile west of Greenwood. In 1897, (19 Sept 1891 per Ida obit) he was united in marriage to Ida Steele of Thorp.

To this union two daughters were born, Mrs. Walter Acker of Greenwood, Mrs. Arno Vater, Withee, whom together with an adopted daughter, Mrs. Felix Adams of Milwaukee, survive. About ten years ago Mr. Richelieu moved his family to a farm four miles east of Owen, and then to Abbotsford, where he lived until the time of his death. During the last two years Mr. Richelieu was employed at the Master Package Company of Owen. Three weeks ago he was taken to the Marshfield Hospital where it was found that an abdominal operation was the only thing which could save his life. Due to the seriousness of the operation, five blood transfusions were resorted to. But the operation proved more than he could stand and just one week after the operation, he passed away. Funeral services were held from Baer-Larye-Rembs Funeral Home at Marshfield. The body was taken to Greenwood for burial. Besides his wife and daughters, he leaves to mourn, one sister, Mrs. Mary Nixon, Seattle, Wash. two brothers, Charles of Tacoma, Wash., and Chris of Owen.

Mrs. Ida Richelieu, 84, died at the home of her brother, Arthur Steele, at Abbotsford Dec. 19, 1950. She had been in failing health for the past several years. Funeral services were held at the Stabnow Funeral Home in Greenwood, with the pastor of the Grace Methodist Church, officiating. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery. Mrs. Richelieu, nee Steele, was born March 8, 1866, at Plymouth. She moved to Greenwood with her parents when she was 4, and later moved to Thorp. She was educated in the rural schools of the Town of Warner. After her marriage to Martin Richelieu at Colby Sept 19, 1891, the couple lived in Greenwood until 1931, the year her husband died. She had made her home at Abbotsford for the past 19 years. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Walter (Alice) Acker, Greenwood, and Mrs. Otto (Margaret) Vater, Withee, and one brother, Arthur Steele, Abbotsford. Ten brothers and sisters preceded her in death.

Mrs. Chris C. Richelieu, a lifelong resident of Clark Co, died at Luther Hospital in Eau Claire at the age of 87 years. She had been in poor health since last November and had resided with her daughter, Mrs. A. C. Altenburg, in Owen. Funeral services were held here at the Griebenow Funeral Home. Burial was in the Greenwood Cemetery. Jennie Severson was born in Gulbransdalen, Norway, June 15, 1869, and came to American at the age of 12, settling with her parents (Charles & Dortha Strand Severson) in Greenwood. On Nov 19, 1888, she was married to Christian Richelieu at Greenwood and they observed their 68th wedding anniversary last November. She is survived by her husband (Chrisian Richelieu 12 April 1865 – 21 Feb 1959), who resides in Owen; one son, Clyde Carl, Cincinnati, Ohio; four daughters, Mrs. A. M. (Elda) Zenzel, Grants Pass, Ore.; Mrs. Beulah Rouse, Sparta; Mrs. A. C. (Hazel) Altenburg, Owen, and Mrs. C. (Grace) Werth, Eau Claire; one sister, Mrs. F. O. (Tena) Soule, Los Angeles. One sister, Mrs. A. (Stena) Rossman, and two brothers, John and Sam, preceded her in death. [Greenwood Cemetery records: Infant died April 1888, father Christian Richelieu, mother not named]

RICHELIEU, Lucy nee Baker (10 July 1910 – 21 Feb 1990)
Lucy Richelieu, 79, Neillsville, died Feb 21, 1990, at Neillsville Memorial Home, Neillsville. Funeral services were held at Gesche Funeral Home, Neillsville. Burial was in the Greenwood Cemetery. Lucy (Baker) Richelieu was born July 10, 1910, in Greenwood to Dr. Karl and Ella (Wollenberg) Baker.

She received her education at Owen High School and attended Stevens Point Normal School. She married Clyde Richelieu on Aug 29, 1929, in Lancaster, N.Y. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, two daughters, Rochelle Richelieu-Winter, Chicago, Ill. Judith L. Richelieu, Washington, D.C. three sisters, Sue Voemateck, Rice Lake; Christine Clark, Chippewa Falls; Frances Riber, Everett, Wash.; two brothers, Karl Baker, Houston, Tex.; Bertram Baker, Arvada, Colo. and one grandchild, Christine Nicole Winter. Preceding her in death were her parents. [Note: Greenwood Cemetery records Clyde Carl Richelieu 9 Aug 1909 – 9 Oct 2003 next married Phyllis Markham. Also, Clyde Carl Richelieu, Jr. born 1943 died 1944]

RICHELIEU, unmatched Greenwood Cemetery records: unnamed infant died 1944; Laurie Lou died 25 Aug 1945. No birthdates or parents listed.

Note: Mead township was formed on 16 Nov 1895, the Reinhardt family was thereafter counted in the Mead census.

Herman Reinhardt, son of Ernst and Amalie nee Limbach Reinhardt, married on 3 Nov 1891 to Henrietta Friderika (19 Oct 1864 – 8 March 1931) daughter of Bernhard and Johanna nee Oberguger Wessel. Both buried UCC East.

Rudolph Henry Reinhardt, son of Mrs. Herman Reinhardt, was born March 10, 1894 in the town of Mead. Since the death of his father in 1919, he worked the home farm with his mother. On July 6th of this year he went to the Chippewa Falls Hospital for a consultation. At first his ailment did not seem serious, but after a while the doctors found that his condition necessitated an operation. The operation did not bring relief, but he bore his sickness patiently. He died at the hospital Oct. 28, 1925, having reached the age of 31 years, 7 months and 18 days. He leaves to mourn, his mother and the following brothers and sisters, Ernest of the Town of Mead, Mrs. (Lena) Ed Kippenhan of the Town of Mead, Mrs. Arthur Lange, Columbus, Wis., and August at home. The funeral was held from the home, and at Immanuel Reformed Church on the West Side. Interment was made in the West Side Cemetery.

1905< #97 Remmess, John Head W M 47 M Germany Germany Farmer 12 O M F Albertina Wife W F 49 M Michigan Germany House Keeper Martha Daughter W F 6 S Iowa Germany Schultz, Alma Step Daughter W F 4 S Wisconsin Ger/Mich Henry Son W M 2 S Iowa Ger/Mich Albertina daughter W F 4/12 S Wisconsin Ger/Mich

1906 sec 13 residence J. G. Rommers (1893 J. J. Hogan; 1915 Chas Stietvator)

CC births: Roener, Anna b. 3 Feb 1898; Roemer, no first name, b. 31 May 1904 (this could be Albertina who was about 4 months old on the 1905 census.)

No CC info on any “Remmess” family. Also tried Remus, Renne, Ramer, Ramey, Romosh, Roener, Roemer, Reams and “Schultz” and its’ variations. Also looked at all “Albertina and Albertine”.

1880 & 1893 sec 34 residence Thompson & Root; 1906 sec 34 residence H. Root (1915 E.A. Ross)

>September 1881: H. M. Root, of the firm of Thompson & Root, Greenwood, who has been spending the summer at La Crosse, returned last Wednesday morning to organize another active campaign in the woods. Messrs Thompson and Root are among the most successful lumbermen operating on the Black River. Clark County Press

Saturday night H.M. Root received a telegram from Mesa, Ariz. that B.F. Thompson had dropped dead there that afternoon. In November Mr. Thompson left Greenwood to spend the winter in Arizona to seek relief from asthma from which he suffered. His health had improved apparently, Mr. Root receiving a letter written two days before his death, in which he stated that he was feeling fine. Deceased was born in Maine in Oct. 1840. He came to La Crosse in 1863 and to Greenwood in 1871. For many years he was engaged in logging and farming in partnership with Mr. Root. His wife died a few years ago. Their two children died when young, and the only known heir left is a nephew in La Crosse. Mr. Root telegraphed instructions to have the remains sent back to Greenwood, where they will probably arrive Friday. (Buried Greenwood cemetery.)

Mrs. JennieThompson, wife of Mayor (Greenwood Mayor 1899-1900) B. F. Thompson, whose death occurred Aug. 2 was a native of the state of Maine where she was born in 1835. In 1862, she was united in marriage to B. F. Thompson and the next year she and her husband came to La Crosse where they lived until 1871 when they came to Greenwood where they have since resided. (Buried Greenwood cemetery. Listed as Jane Thompson died 1903. A Jennie Thompson, also listed as wife of B. F. Thompson has dates 1835-1900, think Jennie and Jane the same person. Also think correct year is died 1900 as obit = “wife of Mayor” and he was only mayor 1899-1900.)

November 1882: “Friday afternoon and evening last saw a lively snowstorm raging through these parts. It had a damaging effect on the MacManus lecture which was put off, but the Unitarians seem to like bluff weather and turned out well to the sociable at H.M. Root’s.”

February 11, 1886: Homer Root, of Greenwood, rooted into the Forest Queen House hash yesterday. The Clark Republican and Press

August 26, 1886: Homer Root, of Greenwood, was in town Monday, and reported that the storm of Saturday night was the worst he had ever seen in Greenwood. The wind was on the rampage and acquired the velocity of a regular tornado. A great deal of timber was blown down and small buildings and shade trees were demolished. There was no injury to persons. The storm passed over this city high in the air; the flashes of lightning were dazzling in brilliancy while the roar of thunder was continuous. It was well for our people that the war of the elements was so high up. The Clark Republican and Press

September 20, 1894: Mrs. H. M. Root went to La Crosse Tuesday to take her son Luke (?) to school at that place. From there she will go to Kilbourn City for a few week’s visit. The Clark Republican and Press

October 8, 1896: County Clerk H. M. Root started for the East on 3rd inst to see his aged parents and acquaintances of his boyhood. He will be joined on his trip, at Chicago by Mrs. Root and Miss Ollie Huntzicker. The Clark Republican and Press

March 3, 1900: L. Bortle, who has rented the Thompson-Root farm for five years, can probably tell more about the weather Saturday evening than any other person. He walked over to Loyal. Greenwood Gleaner

March 3, 1900: H. M. Root was up from Neillsville Sunday and was accompanied by Mrs. Minnie Woodward. Greenwood Gleaner

January 4, 1906: Homer Root of Neillsville spent a couple of days the first of the week in Greenwood. Greenwood Gleaner

Homer M. Root, president of the Commercial State Bank of Neillsville, has been active in Clark Co life for nearly half a century, and as lawyer, farmer, officer and banker, has taken his full share in its development and progress. He was born June 22, 1846, on a farm in Guilford Township, Chenango Co, N Y son of George and Mary (Bush) Root... In 1869, he came west, with the idea of securing a position as principal of a school while taking up land. But upon reaching the Black River district, he decided to engage in logging. With headquarters at Greenwood, he secured his experience in various camps, driving team, cooking and working as a woodman. In 1874, he formed a partnership with B. F. Thompson, and in eleven years this firm logged some 55,000,000 feet of pine. In all Mr. Root was connected with the lumber and logging industry for nineteen years. In the meantime, he had developed a farm at Greenwood and served the town of Eaton ten years as town clerk. In 1888, he was elected co clerk, and the following year moved to Neillsville... In 1898, Mr. Root entered the banking business, in a private bank, which on July 1, of that year was incorporated as the Commercial State Bank of Neillsville, with Mr. Root as its first cashier, a position he held until 1916, when he assumed the duties of his present position as president...His home is one of the prettiest and most hospitable in the city. To gratify his esthetic tastes, he cultivates a fine garden, being especially fond of flowers of which he has some beautiful specimens. His library is well stocked with books to which he devotes much of his time. Mr. Root was married in 1891, to Mary J. Huntzicker, widow of Jacob Huntzicker, by whom she had five children: Frederick, Victor E., Olive T., Francis U (deceased), and Jacob (deceased). HISTORY OF CLARK COUNTY 1918

Homer M. Root, for over 60 years a prominent figure in the business and official life of Clark Co, passed away the Clark Co hospital in Owen May 29, 1938. He would have been 92 years old on June 22. His death is like the passing of a landmark. In recent years, before his health began to fail, Root had made his home at the Merchants Hotel in Neillsville. Many of the local pioneers visited him there. Of a rugged constitution, Root hardly ever wore an overcoat, even in the coldest weather. A month ago, before he was leaving for the hospital at Owen on April 25, he called on his old friends here in Neillsville to bid them all goodbye. He was married to Mrs. Mary J. Huntzinger and is survived by two step-children Frederick Huntzinger of Fresno, Calif., and Victor E. Huntzinger of Milwaukee. Funeral services were held at the Lowe Funeral Home. The body was taken to St. Paul for cremation, the ashes to be deposited in the cemetery at Greenwood. (Combined obits. Neillsville cemetery memo: His ashes were strewn on Neillsville cemetery grass next to the new tank. No listing in the Greenwood cemetery.)

A shock came to this community October 13, when it became known that Mrs. H. M. Root had died suddenly at her home in this city. She had not been in good health for some time previous, but was apparently on the gain, and was able to be about the house and around town. She had got up somewhat late, and was walking toward the dining room table, when she suddenly complained of a pain in her head. The girl who was working there went to her assistance and called Mrs. Root's sister, Mrs. Shanks, who was upstairs, but before she could reach her side, Mrs. Root had passed away. Her maiden name was Mary Jane McMahon, and she was born in Lampton Co, Ontario, June 28, 1849, being the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John McMahon. In the summer of 1869 she came to Clark Co, accompanying her sister, Mrs. John Shanks, who was living at Greenwood and had come back home to Canada on a visit. On Feb. 22, 1870, she was married to Jacob Huntzicker, and they settled on a tract of land that Mr. Huntzicker had bought, south of Greenwood. Here they developed a fine farm, Mr. Huntzicker also doing quite an extensive logging business. He died June 8, 1888, and the next year the family moved to Neillsville. She was married to Homer M. Root December 6, 1891, and they have continued to live in this city since that time. She leaves her husband and three children of her first marriage: Fred Huntzicker of Fresno, California, Victor Huntzicker (1872-1947, Greenwood cemetery) of Milwaukee and Olive (1875-1937), Mrs. W. L. Smith of Neillsville. Two sons, Jacob (obit) and Frank (obit), are deceased. She leaves also two sisters, Mrs. Margaret Ann Shanks, who was with her at her death and Mrs. Agnes Mead, who was in Milwaukee; also brother Tom McMahon of Greenwood. Funeral services were held at the home. Burial took place in Greenwood cemetery in the (Huntzicker) family lot.

Jackie" Huntzicker, youngest son of Mrs. Mary J. Root, by her former husband, Jacob Huntzicker, died at the home in Neillsville March 23, diabetes mellitus being the cause, a disease which had been coming upon him for a year or more, though the last sickness lasted but little more than two months. The body was brought to Greenwood on the Fairchild North-Eastern train for interment in the family lot beside the father, the funeral services having been held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Shanks. "Jakie," as everyone knew him, was born November 28, 1887, on the Jacob Huntzicker farm three miles south of Greenwood. He was afflicted with an impediment in his speech that greatly handicapped him, but withal was a happy lad and well liked by those who knew him.

Francis J. Huntzicker was born to Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Huntzicker of La Crosse on Oct. 13, 1885, and passed away at the Presbyterian hospital at Chicago on Oct. 24, 1912. For a period of over two years Frank had been a sufferer with severe headaches which came with great frequency as the months went by. Upon his last visit to Chicago as specialist there diagnosed his case as a malignant growth in the head and this diagnosis was later verified and ageed that such growth was the cause of hemorrhages which resulted in his death. Frank attended school at Neillsville, Clark Co until he was 14 years of age when he entered Shattuck Seminary at Faribault, Minn. He graduated from this school and then went to Columbia University in 1907 where he qualified as a civil engineer. After leaving school he followed his profession as engineer until stricken with the disease which caused his death. He spent a few months in the west and later accepted a position at Duluth. His remains were brought to Neillsville and were taken to Greenwood for interment. Services were held at the M. W. A. Hall at Greenwood and in addition to the Masonic services, Dr. Warne of Chicago, a member of the faculty of Hanneman Medical college and an eminent speaker, gave a very fitting and eloquent sermon. Frank was laid to rest in the cemetery at Greenwood.

Historic Homes of Neillsville #9. James Sturdevant-29 Hewett Street (photo caption) This home was built for James Sturdevant in 1857. Subsequently, it was owned by Daniel Gates. J. W. Mason purchased the home in 1886. Homer Root (a "colorful" Neillsville attorney) owned the residence in 1889, followed by Mary Jane (McMahon) Huntzicker who purchased the home in 1899. Her husband, Jacob Huntzicker of Greenwood, had died leaving her with three of their five children still at home. In December of 1891 she married Homer Root and they lived in the house until 1920. She was an energetic lady, constantly organizing meetings at 29 Hewett for everything from clothing-drives for the needy to spiritualist meetings. In 1920 they moved to the bungalow Homer Root built at 313 Hewett. Mary Jane Root died there in 1927. (source: Cecily Cook, g-g granddaughter of Jacob Huntzicker).

Mrs. Auguste Rossow, an old settler of Clark Co, was born (Schoettler per cemetery but unable to tie Schoettler and Rossow families) Nov. 19, 1849 at Grueneberg, Prussia, Germany. She came to the United States with her husband (Ferdinand 1864-1901) and family in 1881. The family settled on a farm northwest of Loyal, Clark Co. Mr. Rossow, the head of the family, departed this life in 1901, a victim of cancer of the stomach. With the assistance of her children the widow managed the farm until about 6 years ago, when she built a home for herself in Greenwood, one door north of the Trinity Lutheran Church. On November of the past year she rented her house to Mr. Wm. Cone, moving to her daughter's home, Mrs. Otto Brandt, to spend the winter. Here her delicate health began to fail rapidly though she received the best of care. Shortly before Easter she became bed ridden. When it became evident that home nursing under doctors orders could not effect a cure, it was deemed advisable to remove her to the hospital at Marshfield where she underwent an opeation for ulcer of the stomach on April 27th.

Her advanced age and lingering illess had sapped her strength to such an extent that she could not survive the otherwise successful operation. She passed into eternity April 28th, 1926. Funeral services were held at the Brandt home and at Trinity Lutheran Church. Interment was made at the Greenwood Cemetery. The deceased attained the good age of 76 years, 5 months and 8 days and is survived by her sons, William (1873-1959), Albert (1877-1954), Charles (1880-1965), Fred (c. 1883 d. 1926), Otto (1885-1953) and Paul (1889-1960) and one daughter, Mrs. Otto Brandt (Minnie 1881-1956, m. 28 Aug 1902 to John H. Brandt, no “Otto” on record, probably a typo).

1905< #93 Rossow, William Head W M 31 M Germany Germany Farmer 10 O M F Annie Wife W F 24 M Germany Germany House Keeper Irvine Son W M 5 S Wisconsin Germany

Funeral services were held in Trinity Lutheran Church for William Rossow, 86, Greenwood, who was found dead at the home of his son, Ervin. He had been ill for several months. Burial was made in the Greenwood Cemetery. Mr. Rossow was born in Germany, July 8, 1873. He came to America with his parents at the age of eight, to the Greenwood area, where he had lived since. On June 8, 1899, he was married to Anna Ehlert at Loyal. After their marriage they farmed in the Town of Warner, northeast of Greenwood until his retirement 10 years ago. Since the death of his wife on Aug. 27, 1950, he had resided with his children. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Olaf (Elsie) Ystad, Loyal; a son, Ervin Rossow, Greenwood; a grandson, Milton Ystad, Greenwood and three brothers, Otto, Loyal; Charles, Neillsville and Paul, Owen. He was preceded in death by an infant son (no cemetery record of dates or parentage), a daughter, Mabel Rossow (4 Feb 1909-7 Mar 1909, 2^nd cemetery listing has “infant d. 1909” probably duplicate listing for Mabel.), two brothers, Albert and Fred Rossow and Mrs. John (Minnie) Brandt.

Rossow, daughter buried on the home farm, where the 2005 farm tech days was held. Minnie & William Rossow (Not sure if this is the preceding “Mabel” who died in 1909, don’t know where the “2005 farm tech days” were held.)

Funeral services for Mrs. William Rossow, 69, Route 1, Greenwood, were held at the Trinity Lutheran Church. She died Aug. 27, 1950 following a lingering illness. Burial was made in the Greenwood Cemetery. Mrs. Rossow, nee Anna Ehlert, was born Sept. 7, 1880 in Germany. She came to this country with her parents while young, and settled in Loyal.

She was married there June 7, 1899, to William Rossow. Since their marriage the couple had made their home on a farm in the Town of Warner. They celebrated their golden wedding anniversary last year. Surviving are her husband, a daughter, Mrs. Olaf (Elsie) Ystad, Greenwood three brothers, Frank Ehlert, Wild Rose; Otto, Marshfield and Albert, Abbotsford and a sister, Mrs. Emma Komis, Marshfield, also survive. A brother and sister preceded her in death.

Ervin Edward Rossow, 63, Loyal, died of a heart attack July 6, 1963, at his home. He had been in poor health for three years. Mr. Rossow had attended church that morning and his death was unexpected. Funeral services were held at Trinity Lutheran Church in Greenwood. Burial was made in the Greenwood Cemetery. Mr. Rossow was born (parents were William and Anna nee Ehlert Rossow) March 15, 1900, in the town of Warner. He was married April 9, 1951, in Greenwood, to Lillian Niemi Ystad (Lillian Niemi 7 Nov 1903 - 1 Feb 1998 first m. in 1942 to Hokon Ystad who d. in 1950). He had lived in this area his entire life with the exception of the year 1929, which he spent in Milwaukee. He resided on his farm five miles east of Greenwood until a year ago, when he moved to Loyal. Survivors are his wife, a sister, Mrs. Olaf (Elsie) Ystad, Loyal. His father, William, died in 1959 and his mother, Anna, died in 1950. Also preceding him in death were an infant sister and brother.

Ystad, Elsie nee ROSSOW (3 July 1906 - 18 May 1984)
Funeral services were held at Trinity Lutheran Church, Loyal, for Elsie Ystad, 77, of 421 N. Main, Loyal, Clark Co. Mrs. Ystad died May 18, 1984, at St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield. Burial was in the Greenwood Cemetery. Elsie Rossow was born on July 3, 1906, in the Town of Warner to William and Anna (nee Ehlert) Rossow. She was educated at Christopherson school, rural Greenwood. On Dec. 10, 1928, she and Olaf Ystad were married at Greenwood. They farmed in the Town of Beaver (sec 19) for many years, moving to Loyal in 1957. She also worked at the Loyal Canning Co. She is survived by one son, Milton of Greenwood. Preceding her in death were her husband, Olaf in 1967 and her parents.

Christopherson School in 1915: PUPILS listed are Susie Hannigan, Serina Johnson, Alma Dyre, Belinda Dyre, Lillian Henrickson, Lilly Hembre, Edna Hembre, Gertrude Elmer, Elda Englebretson, Pearl Elmer, Hilda Dyre, Genivieve Wellen, Elsie Rossow (Milt Ytad’s mother), Ellen Ystad, Elsie Ystad, Nora Larson, Helen Turnquist, Florence Aalbau, Ervin Rossow, Carl Turnquist, Alven Dyre, Olaf Rosen, Harris Jolivette, Laurence Larson, Oswald Wisth, Clarence Hendrickson, Henry Dyre, Fred Elmer, Raymond Jolivette, Ralph Ystad, Roy Sheets, Norman Larson, Fridthjof Wisth, Arthur Turnquist, Owen Dyre, Gerald Jolivette, Kenneth Dyre.

June 17, 1920: An Ice Cream party was given at Will Rossow's. Mr. John Brandt and family visited at the Julius Rossow home Sunday afternoon. Ervin Rossow helped J. Johnson pack lumber at the saw mill. THE GREENWOOD GLEANER

Aug. 5, 1920: > SCHILLING: Elsie Rossow spent Friday with Emma Brandt. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Rossow and Ervin went blueberrying Friday. THE GREENWOOD GLEANER

1885 Special Vet’s census: Sanford, John, Private, Co I, 76 Reg’t, Penn.

1893 sec 8 no residence J. Sanford; 1906 sec 8 residence John Sanford (1915 C. Reber, P. Korbach)

July 7, 1882 “...From some of the older residents it is learned that old Michael (Haley) was a bachelor, who lived very much alone, on what is now known as the John Sanford farm, west of Greenwood....”

March 21, 1889: Letters remaining uncalled for: Albertine Bredlaw; Bernard Cassidy; Wm. Chirls; G.T. Durham; Ole C. Erickson; Ed Halverson; R. Hoobler; H.A. Haskell; J.R. Hand; Henry Leonard; August Lantz; Miss Anna Larson; Mathew Meddaugh; Max Gpelt; Hugh Redmond; Ed Raphi; Miss Lina Rappicht; Henry C. Rand; John Sanford; Miss Anna Slayton; Edmund Siminson; H. Wainly; Geo Williams. Republican and Press Post Office Notice

June 8, 1895: John Sanford I 76 Pa Inf Greenwood list of veterans in attendance at the reunion held in Thorp, Wisconsin

February 1, 1906: The new officers of John A. Eaton Post No. 213 G. A. R., were installed at Post hall, Saturday afternoon, Jan. 27th, as follows: ...John Sanford, O. G..... Greenwood Gleaner

February 15, 1906: Jos. Palmer, the Hemlock miller, and John Sanford returned Thursday morning from Augusta where they had been before the pension examining board relative to obtaining an increase in pension. Greenwood Gleaner

May 22, 1906: Mr. and Mrs. Ed Daugherty visited her parents, who are living on the John Sanford place Sunday. Greenwood Gleaner-Hemlock

August 27, 1914: Mr. and Mrs. Rasmussen and two children moved here from Iowa in July, and settled on the John Sanford farm, which they purchased. They were becoming comfortably situated when the above accident occurred. GREENWOOD GLEANER

John Sanford probably went, some time between mid-February and May of 1906, to live the remainder of his life in the “Minnesota Soldiers Home” located in Minneapolis near the airport.

“...First I cross Black River on the new Forty Seven Thousand Dollar Bridge. Its at the southeast corner of the the old Moses Bab place. Thn I go N. & E. pass the Charley Carpenter place and whar Jerom Ostrom lived to the Fred Decker corner whare Herman Schwarze had his Blacksmith Shop, two miles S. to our old place. On west pass the Eph. Sanford and Neiman places to John Schwarze corner....” Old Timer's Warner-Longwood Townships Mail Route Letter Published in the Greenwood Gleaner, Nov. 24, 1938

Greenwood cemetery: Married to “Fanny” (no info on Fanny), son Ira Sanford (1864-1896, single) The census record of 1875, birth dates and names suggest that Ephriam Sanford was also the father of Adelbert (1862-1907), Zepheniah (1866-1907), Matti (1876-1950) and Abe (c1883-1913).

December 1, 1898: PROBATE COURT: The following calendar will be disposed of at the December term of county court, held at the county judge’s office, on the 6th day of December: ...In the matter of the estate of Ephriam Sanford; hearing petition of administration. The Clark Republican and Press

August 24, 1900: Joseph Silvers whose home was five miles west of here, while sawing logs in Z. Sanford’s camp, was struck on the head by a falling limb and instantly killed. Four men saw the manner of his death, but he was brought to this city where an inquest was held over his body. His funeral occurred from the Presbyterian church. Interment took place in the Greenwood cemetery. Deceased leaves a wife and two young children. Gleaner

March 8 1906: George Alton returned last week from Spirit Falls where he has been working for Zeph Sanford. Greenwood Gleaner

Died April 15, 1907 in the Wisconsin Central depot at Owen, Clark Co, Wis., Zeph Sanford of this city, aged 39 years. For the past year Mr. Sanford had been an invalid from consumption, and had gone to Eau Claire last week for Christian Science treatment. Mrs. Sanford had been hastily called there to accompany him home, and it was shortly after their arrival at Owen, while waiting for the Greenwood train, that without any apparent indication of immediate death he quietly passed away. The funeral was held at at the M.E. Church. The deceased, who was a native of Greenwood, was married to Miss Alice Langley of this city in (July 3) 1895, and to them four children were born, three (Mrs. Oro Hulet and Mrs. Mabel Farley per Dean Wallis 1947 obit) of who survive (dau Hazel M. b. Mar 3 1892, d. 20 Nov 1898 per cemetery records). Two brothers, Dell (Adelbert) of Stevens Point and Abraham of Spirit Falls, and two sisters, Mrs. L. Dimler of Greenwood and Mrs. John Young of Great Falls, Mont., are living. While making his home here Mr. Sanford, who was a lumberman, was away much of the time. He was a member of the Maccabee and E.F.U. lodges.

“...William Andrew Langley (1854 - 1901) was born in Ohio nearly 47 years ago. He was married to Harriet Adelia Markham, daughter of Curtis Markham, Sr., by his first wife and came to Greenwood twenty-one years ago, settling on the farm now owned by Herman Schwarze, on the West Side. About nine years ago the family moved into town. After leaving the farm, Mr. Langley has been a common laborer, though for a number of years was in the employ of the Hutchinson Cooperage Co. here. He was the father of seven children, who with the mother, survive him. The eldest, Alice, is the wife of Z. E. Sanford and lives west of town. Georgia Chapman, the second daughter, lives in Minnesota, and was the only one of the children not present at the funeral. The other married daughter, Elnora Garvin, is living near West Superior, and is remaining at home with her mother for a few days. Harry B. is the only son and on him now falls the burden of the support of the family, as unfortunately deceased carried no insurance. Mattie, Hazel and Velma are the younger children, who with Harry, live at home....”

Alice Langley first married, on 3 July 1895, to Zepheniah E. Sanford who died on 15 April 1907. Alice Langley Sanford next married, on 18 Sept 1907, to Dean Wallis as his second wife. (Wallis also spelled Walhs and Wallace in records)

>December 18, 1913: Abe Sanford, (brother of Adelbert and Zepheniah Sanford) who made his home with his brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. (Mattie nee Sanford) 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 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 (b. c1883) of age. GREENWOOD GLEANER

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. 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 and a brother.

Funeral services for Adelbert M. Sanford, 81, who died Nov. 22, 1945, at Mondovi Clinic Hospital, were held at the Schiller Funeral Home, Greenwood. Interment was made in the Greenwood Cemetery. Mr. Sanford was born in Pennsylvania Sept. 13, 1862, and was married (1902) to Miss Ella J. Tenney of Westboro. She preceded him in death several years ago. For the past four years Mr. Sanford made his home with his sister (Matti nee Sanford Dimler Robinson), Mrs. S.K. Robinson, at Mondovi. Surviving are his sister and several nieces and nephews.

February 13, 1906: Delbert (Adelbert) Sanford of Stevens Point was guest at Otto Gruwell’s Friday. Hemlock news

“...In Jackson county among those logging in Clark county were H. A. Bright, Jacob Spaulding, E. L. Brockway, William T. Price, L. G. Merrill, D. J. Spaulding, Sawyer and Austin, W. H. Polleys, and several others were engaged to a more or less extent...”

1880-1893 sec 28 no residence Jacob Scheid (1906 Ferdinand Ernest Kuehn, son-in-law of Jacob Scheid)

Mr. William Wiegert and Miss Bessie Elizabeth Schermerhorn, both of the town of Cleveland, were united in marriage by Justice Reichenbach, at his residence in the village of Merrillan, on April 7, 1909. The bride was accompanied by Miss Kate Wilson of Stevens Point and the groom by Mr. William Billerbeck of Northfield. After the Squire had pronounced the words that made these young people husband and wife the bridal party drove to the home of the bride’s mother where a fine wedding dinner was served to about fifteen of the relatives of the contracting parties. In the evening, Kretschmer’s hall in this village was the scene of festivities and a large number of the friends of the bride and groom took part in the wedding dance. Mr. Wiegert, the groom, is a newcomer in this vicinity, having recently purchased the Peter Repplinger farm. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Oril Terrell. Those from away who were present at the wedding were Miss Kate, Wilson, of Stevens Point, and Mrs. Kouf and two sons, of Blair. Source: The Humbird Enterprise Date: 4-10-1909 [Note: nothing further found on Schermerhorn family in Clark Co. Apparently Alinon J. Schermerhorn died prior to 1909 and his widow then married Oril Terrell. The Oril Terrell family lived in Alma Center as late as 1935.]

WILLIAM SCHILLING, proprietor of Little Meadow Lark Farm, in section 12, Loyal Township, was born on a farm in Waukesha Co, Wis., June 22, 1856. His parents were Albert and Augusta (Greitentraugh) Schilling, both natives of Berlin, Germany... in 1883, he came to Loyal, Clark Co. Here he bought a tract of forty acres in section 2... He and his wife have had three children: Hattie, wife of Max Faus, and the mother of one child, Norma: Frankie, who is depot agent at Connerce, Mont., and Albert, a farmer of Beaver Township, Clark County. 1918 History of Clark Co., WI,

There were many Schilling families living in Clark Co, but none apparently resided in Warner township.

<1905< #118 Schmaltz, John Head W M 43 M Germany Germany Preacher 12 Caroline Wife W F 43 M Germany Germany House Keeper Martha Daughter W F 10 S Wisconsin Germany Oswald Son W M 7 S Wisconsin Germany Emma Daughter W F 5 S Wisconsin Germany

1905 #107 Buedecker, Simon Head W M 48 M Wisconsin Germany Farmer 10 O F F 552 Meta Wife W F 33 M Wisconsin Germany House Keeper 553 Orlando Son W M 2 S Wisconsin Germany 554 Schmaltz, John Hired Man W M 15 S Wisconsin Germany Farm Laborer 9

UCC baptisims, children of Johannes and Karoline Schmalz: Martha Maria 10 Mar 1895; Oswald Heinrich 25 Nov 1897 (b. 24 Sept 1897); Emma Louise 25 Mar 1900 (b. 6 Feb 1900)

March 16, 1900: We just learned this week that Rev. J. Schmalz has an assistant in the person of a girl (Emma Louise) born to them Feb. 6. The young lady has not been around much yet, so did not make her acquaintance till now. Gleaner

“...The Reformed Church had its beginning with the first service conducted by Rev. J. Schmalz of the Town of Warner, pastor of Immanuel Reformed Church on January 5, 1902. By January 29, 1905, the congregation was organized with ten men as signers of the Constitution. Services were held in various halls and for a time in the Presbyterian church, which the congregation bought on April 11, 1915. Rev. E. G. Pfeiffer of Oshkosh, the present pastor, began his work on March 15, 1926; the parsonage was completed by February, 1927....” The Hub of Clark County (1853 - 1934)

HISTORY OF ST. JOHN’S REFORMED CHURCH: This congregation, now the largest of the three in Humbird, had its beginning in 1899, when Rev. Dalmus, of Stratford, Wis., came here to perform pastoral duties. In the spring of 1900, Rev. Schmalz, then of Greenwood, Wis., now gone to his eternal reward, performed pastoral duties here and saw to it that the Sheboygan Classis made definite arrangement to serve Humbird regularly from the Stratford parish. Humbird Enterprise (Humbird, Clark Co., Wis.) 02/23/1929

Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church: Neillsville, Clark Co., Wisconsin: Much can be said about the beginning of churches, but few perhaps have had a more meager beginning than the Zion Church... With the church completed, a call went out for a minister to preach in the German language. Mission House College and Seminary located near Sheboygan, Wisconsin, answered the call and sent alternately the minister from the Stratford church, the Rev. J. Schmalz and Rev. F. Dallmus. Following them came Rev. H. W. Schroer also from Stratford who supplied every eighth Sunday – the Prince of Peace Church being only one of many churches he served. It was at this time, on September 6, 1903, that the congregation was actually organized, drawing up a constitution and deciding to unite with the Reformed Synod.

1905< #56 Schuenwelter, Frank Head W M 51 M Germany Germany Farmer 11 O M F Bertha Wife W F 43 M Germany Germany House Keeper Delia Daughter W F 16 S Wisconsin Germany Eastman Son W M 14 S Wisconsin Germany Farm Laborer 12 Herbert Son W M 12 S Wisconsin Germany Irvine Son W M 10 S Wisconsin Germany Eda Daughter W F 8 S Wisconsin Germany Elsie Daughter W F 6 S Wisconsin Germany Frankie Son W M 2 S Wisconsin Germany

Note: Frank and Bertha nee Salzsieder Schoenwetter (compiler Sharon Short’s maternal great-grandparents) purchased, for $5315, 120 acres in sec 3 Warner township, on 14 Nov 1901 via Canfields of Chicago who held the mortgage until fully paid on 21 April 1902. In 1906 the Schoenwetters purchased the adjoining 120 acres of Longwood township sec 34, originally owned by W.H. & Julia Mead, from the Owen Lumber Co. These two parcels, sec 34 in Longwood and sec 3 in Warner, were sold by the Schoenwetters to Elmer Van Bussum for $12,000 on 31 Oct 1910.

Frank Schoenwetter was born (of Christian and Henrietta nee Wendt Schoenwetter) July 22, 1857, near Kuestrin (now Kostrzyn, Poland; east bank of Oder river), Bradenburg, Germany. He came to Dodge Co., Wis., in the year 1870. He was united in marriage on July 9, 1882 (in Lowell, Dodge Co), to his present wife (Bertha nee Salzsieder). This union was blessed with ten children, four of who have preceded the father in death (Arthur Max 5 April 1885-23 June c1887; Leona 18 Oct 1887-27 Jan 1888; Adel 1910, obit; Erdman 1909, obit). The family came to Clark Co, Wis. in 1900 (after the June 8, 1900 Dodge Co. census), where they conducted a farm in the town of Eaton (s/b Warner & Longwood townships, then Eaton sec 7 & 8 1910-1913). Last fall they sold this farm (12 Nov 1913 to Alfred Lenherr) and bought a new home (sec 29 Weston Nov 17, 1913 from Susanna Thoma) near Neillsville. Several months ago Mr. Schoenwetter began to fail and on Dec. 23rd he decided to go to Rochester, Minn., to consult a physician, but he passed away on the same day (Olmsted Co DC and Mackan Funeral Home record death as being on Dec 24 so probably died around midnight, name spelled “Schoemmetts” on MN records.) in the above mentioned city before reaching the hospital, death overtaking him in the (“Rochester”) hotel. The remains (minus the $1,000 he was carrying for expenses) were sent to Neillsville and the funeral services held in the Presbyterian Church in Greenwood on Dec. 29. He is survived by his wife, three sons (Herbert, Edwin, Frank) three daughters (Delia, Edith, Elsie), one brother and one sister. He reached the age of 56 years, 5 months and one day.

Funeral services were conducted at the Zion Reformed Church at Greenwood, for Mrs. Bertha Schoenwetter, 78, who died Nov. 24, 1939, at her home in San Jose, Cal., after being in poor health since June. Burial was made in the Greenwood Cemetery. Another service was conducted in San Jose, Ca. Flowers were carried by Alice Wendt, Elaine Jackson, (and granddaughters) Alice Mae Thorson and Thelma Thorson. Mrs. Schoenwetter, the former Betha Salzsieder, was born (of Ferdinand and Albertine nee Wendt Salzsieder) in Pommern (Lubow in the district of Stetten, near the Baltic Sea), Germany (now Poland) Oct. 22, 1861. In June 1882 she came to America, and on July 9, 1882, was married (in Dodge Co. WI) to Frank Schoenwetter, who preceded her in death Dec. 23, 1913.

In 1919 (after 4 April 1920 per Zion Reformed Church of Neillsville communion records) Bertha moved to San Jose, Cal and had since made her home there. Surviving are two sons, Frank and Erwin Schoenwetter, San Jose, Cal., and Mrs. Abe (Delia) Thorson, Owen (also Edith Manthey Schwandt, and Elsie Frank of CA), and one brother, Herman Salzsieder, in Germany. Five children preceded her in death. (She was also preceded in death by her sister Marie Salzieder Damerow in 1921; half-sisters Emila Salzsieder Sennhenn in 1932 and Floretine Salzsieder Sabatke in 1936.) Her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. (Francis & Elsie) Frank accompanied the body to Greenwood. They plan to return home Dec. 6.

Last Thursday afternoon, Mrs. Adele Wetzel (14 June 1900 Lowell, Dodge Co. WI married to Otto Karl, son of Karl and Bertha nee Firari Wetzel) passed away at her home near Longwood (Warner sec 2) at the age of 26 years. This was a great shock to the nearby neighbors and friends and to the loving parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. (Frank and Bertha nee Salzsieder) Schoenwetter, who live on the farm known as the Harry Mead place (Warner sec 3). It was sad that one so young and surrounded by a loving family should be taken away, and doubly so when it is considered that a little babe of only three weeks (Lester Wetzel born 3 April, 1910, died 2004) is left motherless. Besides her parents and grief stricken husband, she leaves five children (Walter Wallace 1903-1918; Alice Bertha 1904-1984; Esther Olga 1906-1989; Louretta 1908-1992), the oldest seven years old and the youngest only three weeks old. Funeral services were conducted at the home and at the Presbyterian Church in this city, the remains being laid to rest by the side of a brother (Edmunt), who died early last fall, in the Greenwood Cemetery. (See Wetzel family of Warner township for more info)

Delia Elvira was born in Lowell, Dodge Co., WI to Frank and Bertha nee Salzsieder Schoenwetter on Nov 4, 1888. In 1905, a former neighbor of the Schoenwetter family, Mr. Krupps, hired 16 year old Delia to work in the household of the large dairy farm he was managing. Menominee River Lumber Co owned the farm located near Vulcan, Michigan. It was here that Delia met Abraham Thorson who had emmigrated from Norway arriving on the ship “Norway” at Ellis Island on June 7, 1901. Abe worked briefly at the sawmill in Menekaunee, WI before continuing on to the Vulcan, MI farm in the fall of 1901. In 1905 the farm sold the dairy cows and began fattening slaughter cows for the Chicago meat plants. In 1906 over 200 Vulcan men were without work, the governor sending in troops to quell the riots. Abe by now had become a jack of all trades on the farm and continued to send most of his earnings to his family in Norway, but no longer talked of going back there to farm. Abe Thorson and Delia Schoenwetter were married on June 29, 1907 in Menominee, MI and soon after moved to a cabin near Faithhorn, MI where Abe worked as a lumberjack. Delia did the washing for the lumberjacks, carrying water from a nearby stream. Abe, whose father made skis for a living, had spent his spare time entering ski competions and won first prize worth about $600 on the day his first child Bertha Gurine was born Feb 22, 1908. Delia and little Bertha returned to Warner township where Bertha was baptized on June 14, 1908 and returned soon after to her little cabin in MI remaining there until July 1909 when they moved to an upper flat in Withee, WI. The second child Alvin Oscar was born there on April 6, 1910. Abe walked to Owen were he was employed, fearful of the wolves still in the area. While a teenager he had been treed by wolves while sking to school in Norway, not being rescued until late that evening.

Abe was hired to be a “straw boss” on the Bright Farm for the 93 dairy cow operation in September 1910, three years prior to Halburt Bright’s death in 1913. The family moved to Green Grove township and lived in one of the Bright Farm employee houses. The third child, Harry Theodore was born there on Nov 9, 1911. Somewhere between Feb and June of 1912 the Abe Thorson family moved to the little farm in Eaton township sec 7 where they remained until August 1924. Abe Thorson called their farm “Oaklane Dairy Farm”.

By 1913 Abe and family had collected enough fieldstone to build a round silo that was still standing straight and true when last visited in 1969 although all the other buildings were gone. Five more Thorson children were born at the west Eaton farm, Leona Edith in 1913, Violet Evelyn in 1915, Eleanor Delia in 1917, Norman Herbert in 1919 and Thelma Angeline in 1923. The family made many life-long friends while living there, the Lenherrs and Seliskars in particular. In August 1924 the Thorson family traded their farm for an old house in Chippewa Falls and Abe went to work on a nearby dairy farm. Things didn’t work out so they moved back Warner twnpship, to the Otto Wetzel farm in Warner sec 3 while the Wetzel family moved to Greenwood. Here Abe and Delia’s ninth child, Alice Mae, was born in May 1925. The old west Eaton farm in Sec 7 became available again when the Chippewa buyers couldn’t pay the mortgage so back there again for the winter of 1926-27. Early in 1927 Herman Olson became CC sheriff and needed someone to run his farm in Warner sec 31. Herman Olson and wife were godparents of Abe and Delia’s daughter Eleanor, and friends of the family. Abe and Delia’s tenth child, Donald Kenneth, was born on the Olson farm in June 1928.

In the late summer of 1929 the Abe Thorson family rented the Sam Smith farm, the house and barn being in Warner sec 11. The depression was in full swing and the family had to move again in 1931, this time to Longwood sec 27 bordering the Longwood School, to a small house owned then by the Adams family. Another move in the summer of 1934 took the Thorson family to a small rental cabin in Taylor Co, on the north shore of Richter’s Lake. Abe had to walk more than 5 miles to hwy 64, and hope for a ride, as the family had no vehicle. If no ride he had to walk an additional 6-10 miles to a carpenter job, lugging his heavy carpenter tools with him. In early 1936 the family moved back to Longwood township, sec 27 again, but this time to the little house owned by the Carl Benson-Flatten family. Here Abe and Delia’s eleventh and last child, Carl Ronald was born in June 1936.

About August of 1937 the Abe Thorson family moved to Longwood township sec 35, on to property previously owned by Wlm Mead and later owned, until the late 1930’s by Ed Culp. This was on the eastside of hwy 73, about half-mile north of the Warner township line. The two-story house was “L” shaped with a porch spanning the long arm of the “L”. The upstairs was split into two separate bedroom areas with separate entrances, one for the owners and one for the hired help. The house was haunted, footsteps on the stairways being heard by the Thorsons, something cold grabbing a hand while the person was sleeping. Old man Culp disappeared while he and his family was living there. The story being that Mr. Culp was killed during a family fight and his body put in the well that sits in front of the short side of the “L” shaped house.

By March 1943 the Abe Thorson family had saved enough to purchase a home in the little village of Withee, just across the road from the back of the Withee school building.

Delia continued to do laundry for others, pumping the water from the porch pump, heating it in the copper boiler and carting it to the washmachine on the porch. She ironed everything with flat irons heated on the wood cook stove in the kitchen. Abe still had a few cows and made hay for them, being limited by the size of the little barn. A pig or two and chickens were also housed there. Abe worked out as a stone mason and as a carpenter, now having an old Ford coupe car for transportation. He raised green beans and pickles for the Owen cannery.

As soon as school was out for the summer of 1944, Abe, Delia and young Carl went by bus to Hat Creek, CA to build a fieldstone house for Delia’s sister Elsie Schoenwetter Frank. Abe was already well known in WI for his ability to split fieldstone by tapping it once like a diamond, and had built many beautiful fireplaces as well as homes. Art Young, who at that time owned the nearby “Old Station Resort” in Hat Creek was so impressed by the Frank family home that he hired Abe to come back in 1945 and build a stone fronted motel. (Located on Sierra Hwy #89, 14 miles from the Hat Creek entrance to Lassen Volcanic Nation Park.)

Abe and Delia Thorson sold the Withee house in July 1949 and purchased 40 acres in Grover township, Taylor Co, on Pirus Rd, at the edge of the Chequamegon National Forest. Daughter Thelma and family lived across the road and daughter Leona lived 2 miles further up the road at that time. There was an old shack built by the prior owner Chris Winkel, in about 1933, after he bought the land from the WC Railroad but it was no longer livable. Abe built a 12’ x 20’ cement block building, intended for a chicken coup, that the family moved into in August. This was meant to be a temporary abode, but due to Abe’s many outside jobs and the building of a barn and pump house, it became their last home after adding additions to both ends of the building. (A tornado on 2 Sept 2002 destroyed the out buildings, tore off the house roof, blew out the windows and made toothpicks of the 4,000 red pine and white spruce trees granddaughter Sharon had planted in 1973.)

Abe and Delia celebrated their 50^th wedding anniversary in June 1957. Delia was diagnosed with colon cancer in March 1962 and died at age 73 on June 7, 1962, 61 years to the day after Abe landed at Ellis Island. Abe, age 78, continued to live alone in the little house, gradually selling his milk cows as arthritis crippled his hands. Delia’s flowerbeds and houseplants became his hobby and he went fishing more often. His nearby children and grandchildren looked in on him often and included him in on all family activities and trips. Daughter Eleanor insisted on putting a phone and electric heat in the house and covered all the cost of utilities and taxes, Abe’s monthly social security check of less than $50 going for his other needs.

Abe expressed a desire to visit Norway as he hadn’t been back since he left in 1901, never to see his parents Thore Abrahamsen Stole (“Stole” being the historical name of Thore’s first farm, “Birkeland Farm” and “Hageland Farm” being where Abe’s parents were born.) of Birkeland (1858-1934) and Anne Gurine Andersdatter of Hageland (1857-1933) or his siblings Johanne (1886-prior 1960), Olene (1888-1952), Rasmine (1891-prior 1935) again. (Abe, being the oldest son had inherited the farm name “Stole” as his third or surname but dropped it after comming to America.) Brother Anders (1894-1957) had also come to America and lived with Abe in 1917 and later lived in NY where Abe visisted him in 1954.

Daugther Eleanor and her daughter Sharon Short bought Abe’s property on April 17, 1967 so that Abe would have travel funds, giving Abe lifetime tenant rights. Eleanor’s son Barry Short was killed in Viet Nam on April 30 and Abe debated leaving her at that time, but arrangements had already been made.

Abe, age 83, left for Norway on May 11, 1967 and returned on September 2. He stayed with his sister Thora (1897-1984) and husband Theodore Farestad in their new home that had been built in front of his childhood farm home at Mygland (name of the Stole farm after the larger Mygland farm was annexed) near Mandel in Sor-Audnedal township, Vest Agder county, Norway. His youngest brother Hans (1901-c1970) and family lived nearby and saw to his travels. Abe’s photo and life story appeared in the Kristiansand paper shortly after his arrival, Han’s son-in-law being a “typograph” there. In the spring of 1968 Abe went to Dr. Johnson in Withee to have a large black mole by his belt line looked at. The doctor sliced it off and sent it to Madison, the test result being cancer that then spread throughout his body. Abe died on February 20, 1970 in Medford hospital at age 86. Abe and Delia Thorson are buried in the Greenwood, Eaton township cemetery. Children of Abe and Delia nee Schoenwetter Thorson:

Bertha Gurine Thorson 22 Feb 1908 – 16 Nov 1998 died age 90 of old age. Married Frank Beohm (son of George and Kathern nee Wentz Beohm of Iowa) on 31 Mar 1927 in Greenwood, CC. Children: June Ilene b. 1928, d. 4 Dec 1936 pneumonia, Dolores Gene b. 1931, John Frank, b. d. 5 Sept 1936, Sherry Ann b. 1937. Bertha taught at Braun Settlement school 1926-1927. Bertha and Frank Beohm farmed in Willard, CC until a storm and lightening fire took their buildings in the fall of 1928. They then moved to Iowa, were they farmed until retirement. Bertha and Frank Beohm are buried in the Grant View Cemetery in Greeley, IA.

Alvin Oscar Thorson 6 April 1910 – 27 June 1994 died at age 84 of Parkinson’s disease. Married Marie Gonscharek (daughter of Henry and “Hattie” Annie Clara nee Goephfarth Gonscharek of Washington Co and later Clark Co, WI. “Hatti” Gonscharok 1882-1935 buried Greenwood cemetery) 17 Nov 1935 in Greenwood, CC, divorced in 1950; children: Betty Jean b. 1937, David Alvin b. 1939. Alvin next married Nadine Osborn 1952 divorced 1966; married Ollie Winter 1969, divorced 1971; remarried Nadine Osborn 1973. Alvin lived Puyallup-Tacoma, WA area from about 1936, and briefly 1966-1970 in Portland, OR. Alvin was an equipment salesman and also had his own machine shop in Tacoma. Alvin was issued a pilot license in 1943 and sold his last small plane in 1967. Alvin was also a photographer, many of his wildlife photos lining the walls at Northwest Trek outside of Tacoma, WA. Alvin and Nadine Thorson are buried in Mountain View cemetery, Tacoma, WA.

Harry Theodor Thorson 9 Nov 1912 – 5 Oct 1958 died at age 46 of lung cancer from shipyard asbestos. Married Alice Hampel (daughter of Charles and Bertha nee Simon Hampel of MI) 14 Feb 1936 in Marquette, MI, divorced 1954. Children: Harry Allen Dale b. 1936, Alice Dawn b. 1937. Harry married Eloise, maiden name unknown, in the spring of 1958, no children from this union. In 1928 Harry worked for the Barr family (Fred and Mary nee Beohm Barr, Sr. Mary nee Beohm was the sister of Frank Beohm who married Bertha nee Thorson) at their ranch in Ryegate, MT. In the winter of 1932-33 Harry traveled east by rail and hitchhiking as far as Delaware looking for work along with many of the depresion era men. Harry was a lumberjack in MI 1936-1937.

Harry Thorson lived in the Puyallup-Tacoma area of WA where he was a welder from about 1938 until his death. He worked on the Tacoma Narrows Bridge that replaced “Galloping Gerty” and in the shipyards. Harry Thorson is buried in the Woodbine cemetery, Puyallup, WA.

Leona Edith Thorson 26 July 1913 – 26 Aug 1983 died at age 70 of ovarian cancer. Married Adolph L. Matthias (son of Adolph B. and Ernestina nee Stange Matthias of Clark Co., WI) on 21 Dec 1932 in CC, WI. Children: Louis Thorson Matthias b. 1936, d. 2001, had been invalid for about 15 years due to a lung condition. Dennis Thorson Matthias b. 1947, d. 1972, motorcycle accident. (Thorson used as middle name for Matthias children) Leona and Adolph built and ran Richter’s Lake Resort in Taylor Co 1937-1945, less short period during 1943 when they lived in Puyallup, WA and Adolph worked in the shipyards. In 1945 they purchased a 160-acre farm in Grover township, Taylor Co, WI that they sold to their sons in about 1963. Leona and Adolph lived periodically in Medford and also on the farm after retirement. Adolph played violin and Leona piano, both “by ear”. Leona was a poet writing about her family. Leona and Adolph Matthias and two sons are buried in Medford Evergreen cemetery.

Violet Evelyn 8 Aug 1915 – 20 Sept 2004 died age 89 of old age. Married Herbert Taylor 10 June 1934 in Carson City, NV. Children: Diane Gail b. 1937, Dennis William b. 1939. Violet, from about age 5, was raised by Delia’s sister Edith and first husband Emil Manthey, in San Jose, CA, the surname of Manthey was used on legal records. Violet and Herb Taylor and family lived in Albany, OR. Violet had polio when about age 6 that resulted in one leg being about 2 inches shorter than the other, and later in life a very quavery voice and shaking similar to Parkinson’s disease. Violet had her quiet garden spot designed to please the birds, she liked to read poetry, paint scenery on walls and play the piano. Violet and Herb are buried in the Waverly Memorial cemetery, Albany, OR.

Eleanor Delia Thorson 19 Sept 1917 – 18 Aug 1995 died age 78 of Alzheimer’s disease. Married 17 Sept 1934 in Neillsville to Ben Short (son of J. W. and Fannie nee Fessenden Short of Levis township), divorced 1948. Children Sharon Shirley b. 1935, Sandra Shiela b. 1937, Larry Bernard b. 1939, Garry James b. 1940, Barry Jan b.1941, d. 1967 Viet Nam, Tarry Ian b. 1944, Galen Garth b. 1949 (adopted at birth by David and Frieda nee Stoller Ahlers, Frieda being a lifelong friend of Eleanor). Ben and Eleanor farmed in Levis townshp, Ben also driving a gravel truck for CC. Eleanor next married 17 Jan 1952 Frank Wiernasz (of Thorp), no children from this union. Eleanor worked in Milwaukee breweries and defense plants during WW2, and after the boys came home back to their jobs she worked as a waitress, holding down two jobs to support her children. She collapsed in the street from exhaustion on her way home from work in 1948. This led to a welfare investigation and ADC aid that led to a move to her parent’s home in Withee and to her sister’s home in Thorp in 1949. In 1952, shortly after marrying Frank Wiernasz the family moved to back to Milwaukee. Eleanor started working at the Wisconsin Bell Telephone company in 1952 from which she retired in 1973, having risen to the position of supervisor, and after some health problems lost that title and became a CWA union steward, rising to the Chief Steward position. Eleanor, although leaving Greenwood highschool in her sophmore year, took many college level classes over the years. She enjoyed opera, attending nearly every local event and reading the bios of most operas, as well as many other books.

Eleanor was on a company bowling team and played bridge with her many friends. During the winter she and husband Frank would cross country ski in the local forest preserves. Both loved to travel and took many trips throughout WI and many other states. Frank and Eleanor sold their Hales Corners, WI home in 1983 and moved to Seattle, WA where most of Eleanor’s children then lived. Frank and Eleanor nee Thorson Wiernasz died there, having been in the care of daughters Sharon and Sandra for a number of years. They were cemated and the remains intered in the Coupeville’s Sunnyside cemetery on Whidbey Island.

Norman Herbert Thorson (birth certificate name is Abraham) 13 Sept 1919 – 6 Oct 1984 died age 65 of heart attack. Married Frieda Hemersbach (daughter of Frank and Catherine nee Herick Hemersbach of Clark Co., WI) 15 Nov 1941 in Milwaukee, WI. Children: Karen Ann b. 1942, Kenneth Norman b. 1943, Konrad John b. 1950, Kathleen Marie b. 1953, Kevin Michael b. 1957, Karol Sue b 1961. Norman and Frieda separated c1969 but didn’t divorce. Norman Thorson and Beverly nee Ampe Stabnow (daughter of Arthur and Gretchen nee Kurth Ampe of Clark Co., WI) had: Galen Norman b. 1966, Valarie June b. 1967, Mark (nmn) 1970. Norman and Frieda purchased the old McCutcheon place in Longwood township sec 11 that they farmed 1944 – 1964. The Thorson family then moved to Owen where Frieda worked in the IGA bakery and Norman was employed by Mashuda construction, traveling to various sites. Norman lived in Greenlake Co where his last three children were born and later in Fairchild, Eau Claire Co. Norman Thorson is buried in the Fairchild cemetery.

Thelma Angeline Thorson 11 Feb 1923, still living Dec 2007. Married Joe Ropel (son of Joseph and Cecilia nee Socik Ropel of Milwaukee, WI) 1 Nov 1941 in Milwaukee, WI divorced 1952, children Ronald Joseph b. 1942, Allan Lee b. 1946, d. 2001 lung cancer, Dale Richard b. 1948. Thelma next married Don Euclide (son of Joseph and Lena Euclide of Door Co., WI) in 1953 who legally adopted Thelma’s three Ropel boys. Euclide children: Joanne Gail b. 1953, Diane Marie b. 1956, Sandra Ann b. 1963. Thelma and Don liked to travel, go dancing and enjoyed playing cards with friends. Thelma’s hair, like her sister Alice Mae, turned from blond-white to red after puberty, inherited from her Norwegian ancestors. Thelma, unlike her siblings, was very small, barely 5’ tall and small boned. Thelma and Don Euclide and family lived in Medford, WI most of their married life.

Alice Mae Thorson 13 May 1925 – 11 July 2007 died age 82 of heart attack. Married Raymond Raether (son of Arthur and Laura nee Beckman Raether of Thorp) 15 Aug 1942 in Thorp, WI. Children Marlene Hope b. 1943, Robert Allan b. 1944, James Arthur b. 1946, Ramona June b. 1948, Bruce Raymond b. 1960, Tammy Greta b. 1963. Alice and Ray Raether farmed his deceased father’s 80 acre farm 1 ½ miles SE of Thorp until 1962 when a tornado destroyed their barn and killed some of their cattle. They then purchased a 20 acre farm ¾ mile south of Stanley that Alice made into a garden spot that travelers on Co. Hwy H often stoped to take photos of. In addtion to farming, Ray started working in the early 1950’s at Stanley Corp, from which he retired some 20 years later. Alice also worked out as a nurse’s aide in Gilman in the early 1950’s, later as a cook at various restaurants, some as far from home as Eau Claire. Alice, like all of her siblings liked to read, the differance being that Alice read every subject from graphology to nuclear waste and accumulated a large library of her own. Alice was also a self-taught artist painting scenes on stairwell walls, bedroom and basement walls, furniture and plates, etc.

Unlike her sisters, Alice liked to watch football games, in particular the Green Bay Packers, and while doing so would often be working on a quilt. Alice and Ray Raether were everyone’s favorite aunt and uncle. They are buried in the Riverside cemetery, Withee, WI.

Donald Kenneth Thorson 10 June 1928, still living Nov 2007. Married Berdene Bierce (daughter of Rueben and Agnes nee Cox Bierce of Taylor Co., WI) on 29 Sep 1947 in Grover township, Taylor Co, WI. Divorced in 1983. Children: Roxanne Berdene b. 1948, Jacqueline Constance b. 1949, Paulette Ann b. 1950, Linda Marie b. 1951, Bryan Donald b. 1952, Mark Abraham b. 1955, Rhonda Rae b. 1956, Brenda Lee b. 1958, Wayne Clark b. 1961, Merry Beth b. 1963, William Harry b. 1965, Susan Kaye b. 1969. Donald next married the widow Vera nee Jensen Younker in 1983, no children from this union. Donald drove a gravel truck for Howard Rabska, worked on road construction in MN, drove a semi for Bill Weinberger, Mertens Transit, Nussberges and others, traveling nearly 3 million miles with no accidents and only a few tickets. He had his own logging equipment and spent most winters in the WI woods until 1997 when he finally realized, after a 6 by-pass operation, that he was no longer young enough for such work. In the early 50’s he ran a gas station in Withee, roller skating rinks at dance halls in Unity, Greenwood, Atwood and Black River Falls. For fun Donald and Berdine entered local stockcar races, winning a few prizes. In the late 1960’s and early 1970’s Donald had his own construction business doing masonry work on basements and fireplaces. Donald and Vera Thorson are semi-retired in Dorchester, WI.

Carl Ronald Thorson (Ronald Abraham on his birth certificate) 23 June 1936 – 24 Sept 1999 died of heart attack at age 63. Married Marianne Kopitzke (daughter of Walter and Laura nee Bieldfield Kopitzke of Milwaukee, WI) on 17 Sept 1955 in Taylor Co., WI. They divorced in 1968. Children: Laurie Jean b. 1956, Joseph John b. 1957, Corrine Ann b. 1960, Jeffrey Carl b. 1961. Carl Thorson made his in home in the Medford area, worked at “Weathershield” 1964-1982; “The Farmacy” (John Deere Implements) until his death. Carl Thorson and his partner Gen Thomas also owned and operated “T & T Antiques” in Abbotsford 1989-1998. Carl Thorson is buried in the Medford Evergreen cemetery.

“Erdman” (“Edmunt” on tombstone) Schoenwetter, oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank (Bertha nee Salzsieder) Schoenwetter of Longwood, Clark Co, Wis., died Oct. 27, 1909. The young man’s death was caused by typhoid fever and pneumonia, the latter disease having set in recently after he had had typhoid for three weeks. Deceased was born in the former Schoenwetter home in Dodge Co., Feb. 24, 1891, lacking a few months of being nineteen years old at the time of his death. He came to Clark Co with his parents seven years ago, where the family has since lived on the old Harry Mead place near Longwood. He is survived by his parents, three brothers and four sisters. The funeral was held at the home. Burial was in the Greenwood Cemetery.

There was a very pretty wedding at the Reformed Church Parsonage last Tuesday forenoon (April 13, 1915). The contracting parties of the happy event were Herbert Schoenwetter and Miss Jennie Spranger, both of the town of Weston, Clark Co. CLARK COUNTY REPUBLICAN & PRESS

Herbert Schoenwetter, whose death occurred July 18, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire, following a fall in the barn while haying, was born at Lowell, (Dodge Co.) Wis., May 9, 1893. At the age of 12 he came to Clark Co with his parents and settled on a farm near Longwood, remaining to help them until 1915. In that year he was married to Miss Jennie Spranger (daughter of Rudolf and Mary nee Kronz Spranger). They took up their residence at Janesville, but came back to Clark Co after two years and moved on a farm (adjoined Jennie’s parent’s farm) in the Town of Weston (sec 19), which he bought (22 Sept 1920) and where he lived until his death. He is survived by his widow, his mother, Mrs. Bertha (nee Salzsieder) Schoenwetter, and three sisters, Mrs. Carl (Edith) Swanty (Schwandt), Mrs. Abe (Delia) Thorson, Longwood; Mrs. Edith (Francis) Frank, and two brothers, Erwin and Frank of California. The funeral was held (at the Zion Reformed Church of Neillsville, buried Neillsville cemetery). Those from away who came to attend the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Abe Thorsen and children and Otto Wetzel and children.

>January 28, 1914: Jeannie Spranger returned from Janesville last week...Herbert Schoenwetter returned from Janesville the forepart of the week. West Weston news

>April 20, 1933: Mrs. Herbert Schoenwetter readmitted April 15 for further medical treatment. Neillsville Press Hospital News

>September 14, 1933: Herb. Schoenwetter discharged on Sept. 12. Neillsville Press Hospital News

November 11, 1938: Opal Harris and Jennie Schoenwetter called on Alice Ritter last Thursday. North Pine Valley

June 8, 1939: Mr. and Mrs. Orville Dimler and children, Mr. and Mrs. Roger Dillenbeck and son and Miss Margaret Einfeldt spent Sunday at the Charles White home in Neillsville. Mr. and Mrs. Pete Spranger and daughter and Mrs. Jennie Schoenwetter of Globe were also there. Clark County Press

October 17, 1940: Sunday callers at the Orville Dimler home were Mrs. Jennie Schoenwetter, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Christie and daughter, Bethel, Mrs. Atkin, Emil Pagelsdorf and children and Pete Cammat. West Eaton – Locals

May 15, 1942: Jennie nee Spranger Schoenwetter, born 1897, died. Buried Neillsville cemetery next to husband Herbert.

Irtivien Oscar, who started calling himself Ervin Herbert at a young age, was born to Frank and Bertha nee Salzsieder Schoenwetter on May 7, 1895 in Lowell, Dodge Co. WI. Ervin Herbert Schoenwetter married Alma Dudei, born Nov 21, 1896 (died Feb 11, 1937, nine days after birthing Melvin) daughter of John and Caroline nee White Dudei, on April 19, 1917 at the Neillsville Lutheran Church. Ervin and Alma nee Dudei’s children: Alvin John (1918-1991); Dolores (b 1921); Harold L. (b 1922); Ruth Mae (b 1922); Betty Jane (b 1927-); Ervin Robert (1930-1996); Melvin Roy (a.k.a. Donald Feb 2, 1937- Nov 11, 1987). Ervin Herbert Schoenwetter died Oct 31, 1946 in San Jose, CA of cancer of the pancreas. He had been a truck driver. He is buried in the Santa Clara City, CA cemetery.

January 21, 1914: Monday morning Mr. Schoenwetter (Ervin) was badly hurt while going down May’s hill with a load of bolts. He intended to step on the roller but slipped and the sleigh ran over him, cutting his head quite badly. He was later to a doctor where his wounds were dressed. West Weston and East Sief news

March 25, 1914: Erv Schoenwetter has gone to Ft. Atkinson to work. West Weston and East Sief news

>September 19, 1918: Erwin Schoenwetter filled silo for Will Beyer in Pine Valley the first of the week. West Weston and East Sief news

>October 10, 1918: Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Schoenwetter and little son have moved into the H. H. Eberhardt farm near Lynn which they have rented. West Weston and East Sief news

>January 8, 1920: US Census for City of Neillsville; sheet 313, line 94-96 (Grand Avenue); Schoenwetter, Irving, hd age 23 farm labor; Alma, wf age 23; Alvin, son age 1 3/12.

January 4, 1982: John (born Aug 13, 1949 son of Dolores nee Schoenwetter and John McCluskey, grandson of Erwin Schoenwetter) McCluskey, wife Lynda (nee Olson, born Sept 10, 1949) and their children Trevor (born July 10, 1964) and Kelly (born Aug 16, 1976) McCluskey were among the 22 fatalities that occurred when their occupied homes were crushed beneath tons of debris from mudslides. Their bodies were never recovered. Santa Cruz, CA news

On Thursday afternoon Miss Edith Schoenwetter and Emil Manthey were united in marriage. The wedding occurred at the Schoenwetter farm in the in the Town of Weston (sec 29), Clark Co. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Elsie Schoenwetter and (cousin) Miss Meta Senhenn and the groom by Frances Frank and George Manthey. The bride wore a very becoming gown of white crepe de chein and carried a shower bouquet of white roses and lilies of the valley. Miss Elsie Schoenwetter wore light blue figured satin and Miss Senhenn wore pink silk taffeta and both carried pink carnations. The ceremony took place beneath an arch and the wedding march was played by Miss Mayme Hemp. The Schoenwetter home was beautifully decorated with white and pink roses. At 5:30 a bounteous wedding dinner was served and in the evening the guests spent several pleasant hours dancing to the music of Keller Bros. Orchestra. There were about 300 guests present. The bride is a daughter of Mrs. Bertha Schoenwetter. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert (Alvina nee Zastrow) Manthey of the Town of Seif and is a carpenter and painter by trade. The young couple will reside at the Schoenwetter home until fall, when they will take up housekeeping. On Sunday evening Mr. and Mrs. Manthey entertained about 20 of their neighbors at dinner and later about 100 of their friends gathered at their home and again celebrated the wedding with another dance. (Neillsville Times) GREENWOOD GLEANER 07/20/1916

Edith Schoenwetter, daughter of Frank and Bertha nee Salzsieder Schoenwetter, was born in Lowell, Dodge Co., Wi on April 19, 1897. Edith married Emil Wilhelm Richard Manthey on 6 July 1916. (Emil Manthey, born July 7, 1892, died in April 1973 in San Jose, CA) They had no children and later divorced. Edith Schoenwetter Manthey next married c1930 in CA, Carl H. Schwandt. Carl H. Schwandt was born in Iowa on Feb 1, 1903 to Frederick and Augusta nee Schieder Schwandt. Edith Schoenwetter Schwandt died on Jan 7, 1978 in Phoenix, AZ. Carl H. Schwandt died Dec 25, 1983 in Phoenix, AZ. Both are buried at Greenwood Memorial Park in Phoenix, AZ. Edith and Carl Schwandt had two children; Barbara Edith Mae Schwandt, born Feb 10, 1933 and Harvey Carl Schwandt born Dec 12, 1937, both in San Jose, CA. Barbara Schwandt married John H. Veneklasen. Barbara nee Schwandt Veneklasen died April 25, 2001 at Apache Junction, Pinal Co., AZ.

Elsie Cara was born to Frank and Bertha nee Salzsieder Schoenwetter on Jan 25, 1899 in Lowell, Dodge Co, WI. Elsie married Francis Leonard Frank (born c1895 to Leonard and Alice nee Bowers Frank) on April 19, 1917 at the Zion Reformed Church of Neillsville. Elsie nee Schoenwetter Frank died at age 86 on 13 Oct 1985 at her home in Redding, Shasta Co., CA. Francis Frank died at age 93 on July 11, 1988 at the home of his grandson Greg Frank in Chico, Butte co, CA. Both are buried at the Redding Cemetery in Redding, CA. Elsie and Francis Frank had one child: Kenneth Leonard Frank, born Dec 26, 1918 at Weston township, Clark Co., WI. Kenneth Frank, a Captain in the USAF, was killed on March 20, 1961 at the Radar Base near Red Bluff, Tehama Co, CA while piloting a test plane. Kenneth Frank left a widow, Florice and four children, Gregory, Marilyn, Bill and Kenneth.

January 3, 1917: Francis Frank came home from Minneapolis Saturday...Elsie Schoenwetter and Rachel Clintsman came Saturday from Janesville to spend Xmas at home. Republican & Press, West Weston & East Seif news

January 9, 1919: Mrs. (Edith) Manthei visited her sister Mrs. (Elsie) Frank north of Neillsville last Sunday. Republican & Press, West Weston & East Seif news

Frank F. Schoenwetter was born to Frank and Bertha nee Salzsieder Schoenwetter on June 25, 1903 in Warner township, Clark Co, WI. Frank was married to Myrtle (maiden name unknown) and had at least two children and four grandchildren at the time of his death from cancer of the right lung on June 14, 1959. Frank and family lived in San Francisco, CA for about 20 years, living previously in Santa Clara Co, CA since about mid-1921. Frank was a mechanic at Standard Machine at the time of his death at age 55. He is buried at Olivet Memorial Park in San Francisco, CA. The widow Myrtle next married Dwyte Whitenar.

1880 sec 29 & 30 no residence C. H. Schoepfle; 1893 sec 29 no residence C. Schoepfle (1906 A. Stieger)

In the year 1873 Rev. C. H. Schoepfle came from La Crosse and held services in a public schoolhouse, known now as the Decker school. About a year later, in January 1874, the Immanuel Reformed Church was organized with the following seventeen charter members: John and Philip Vollrath, August and Adolph Noah, Henry Humke, Mr. And Mrs. Henry Schwarze, Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Buker, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Decker and Mr. and Mrs. Ludwig Noah...

In April 1875, forty acres (sec 30) of land were purchased from Russel H. Penfield for $160... A two-storied log-house was then erected, the upper story serving as the church auditorium and the lower as the parsonage. This log church was later torn down, sawed into lumber, and made into a house which still stands three miles west of Greenwood, just south and across from the Herman J. Olson farm. In 1890 a new church building was erected and in 1910 the present brick church was built. The following ministers have served this congregation: C. H. Schoepfle, (1874-1878)....” The Hub of Clark County (1853 - 1934)

1905 #4 Schwarze, Joseph Head W M 38 M Bohemia Bohemia Farmer 12 O M F Johanna Wife W F 34 M Wisconsin Germany House Keeper Anna Daughter W F 16 S Wisconsin Wis/Bohemia Domestic

1906 sec 11 two residence Jos Schwartz 180 acres (1915 Jos Schwartz 80 acres, Aug Konsora 80 acres)

Funeral services for Joseph Schwarz, 73, who died March 13, 1940, at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Rossman, were conducted at the Rossman home and at the United Lutheran Church. Interment was made in the Greenwood Cemetery. (listed on master cemetery list but not on Greenwood cemetery index) Mr. Schwarz, son of Joseph and Mary Anna Schwarze, was born in Bohemia, in Austria, the section that is known as the Sudentenand, Sept 2, 1866, had come to America with an older brother and several friends when he was 11 years old, settling in Manitowoc Co. In 1883 he visited his parents in Germany, and two years later began work on the railroad in Washburn Co. He was married in 1887 to Johanna Diercks, and in 1905 they moved to a farm in the Town of Warner, 5 1/2 miles northeast of Greenwood. Mrs. Schwarz died Nov. 11, 1935, and since that time he made his home with his daughter. Surviving relatives are an only daughter, Mrs. Roy (Anna) Rossman, Greenwood; a brother, John Schwarz, Manitowoc; and a sister, Mrs. Ernestine Scholze, Germany. A son and daughter died in infancy.

Greenwood Gleaner 25 Jan 1906: “Wm. Schwarze didn’t mind the cold weather and storm at all this week. He went around town with a large size smile. The cause is a big nine pound boy who arrived last Thursday at his home. Mrs. Schwarze and the boy are getting along in fine shape.” – Loyal Tribune. Ellis Schwarz ? born Jan 11, 1906 per birth index

Note that the preceding “Schwarz” families do not spell their name with an “e” at the end, nor do they appear to be related to the following “Schwarze” families of Warner township.

Herman Heinrich “Henry” Schwarze was a half brother to Hans Herman, and his twin brother, Johannes Conrad Schwarze. The three brothers emigrated from Brosen, Lippe-Detmold, Germany to the USA together in 1867, first residing in Sheboygan, WI and later helped to establish a Lippe-Detmold community in Warner township. (See the Warner Community page for a description of Lippe-Detmold and a history of its settlers in America).

18 Oct 1883: Henry Schwarze, of the Schwarze Settlement, northwest of Greenwood, was with a friend in Neillsville this morning.

Herman Heinrich Schwarze (parents Hans Herman and Sophia nee Kemme Schwarze) was known as "Henry" and he married Louise Friederike Caroline Viole (28 Feb 1834 – 5 May 1855, parents Heinrich and Frederika nee Reike Viole) on November 18, 1863 in Lippe-Detmold, Germany (near Hanover). They are buried in UCC cemetery, Warner township. They had 11 children (per August Hermans’ 1959 obit), those found in records: Frederic Henry (1866-1928 obit), Mrs. Bertha Wilson (1867-1923 obit), Carl Simon (1874-1955 obit), Ernest (1876-1959 obit), August Johannes (1878-1923 obit), Herman August (1879-1959 obit), and William (of CA), Mrs. Louisa Welch (of Missouri), per 1928 obit of Frederick Henry.

THE LOYAL TRIBUNE – 23 April 1908: “Miss Clara Schwarze (dau of John and Katherine nee Zeissel Schwarze) of Greenwood is visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs, I. N. Welch in this village.” Marriages 13 June 1877 Louise “Swats” (Schwarze) married Israel N. Welch.

SCHWARZE, Frederic Henry (22 Sept 1866 – 11 June 1928)
Fredrick Henry Schwarze was born Sept. 22, 1866, at Lippe Detmold, Germany (Parents = Herman Heinrich and Louise Friederike Caroline nee Viole Schwarze). On Aug. 19, 1901 he was united in marriage to Miss Nevada Laver. For some time they lived in Greenwood and then moved to their present home in the town of Eaton. This union was blessed with nine children, two (Benjamin Frederick died 1903 and Carrol Irving died 1923) preceding their father in death. After an illness of 10 days he died at the Marshfield hospital of Pneumonia June 11, 1928, at the age of 61 years, 8 months and 19 days.

He leaves to mourn his loss, his wife and seven children, Mrs. (Ellen) Dux of Neillsville,

Mrs. Clarence (Jennie 2 Aug 1910 – 28 Nov 1995) Hendrickson of the town of Beaver, Clifford, Susan, Hilda, Calvin and Loraine at home. He also leaves 2 sisters, Mrs. Louise Welsh of Missouri, and Mrs. Bertha Wilson of South Dakota, and 4 brothers, Will of California, Simon of Greenwood, Ernest and August of the town of Warner. The funeral was held from the West Side Reformed Church. Interment was made in the Greenwood Cemetery.

Carroll, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred (Nevada) Schwarze of Greenwood died at the Chippewa hospital Jan. 29, 1923. Deceased was born Dec. 15, 1912 and was therefore 10 years, 1 month and 14 days of age. He was taken sick Jan. 3 with pneumonia, his condition growing worse he was taken to the Chippewa Falls Hospital, where on Jan. 17 he underwent an operation. His condition seemed improved until he suffered a relapse and died. He leaves to mourn his loss, his father and mother, two brothers and five sisters. One brother (Benjamin died 1903) preceded him in death about 19 years ago. Funeral services were held from the West Side Church. Interment was made in the family lot in the West Side Cemetery.

Calvin Schwarze, 66, of 921 Nightengale St., Ironwood, Mich., died at his home Sept. 25, 1982. Funeral services were at Rinka Funeral Home, Greenwood. Burial was in the Greenwood Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were members of the Greenwood American Legion. Calvin Schwarze was born to Fred and Nevada (nee Lawver) Schwarze at Greenwood, Clark County, on July 12, 1916 (Aug 12 1916 per cemetery records). He received his education at Eaton School. He worked as a log cutter in various locations in the northern part of the state and lived at Wakefield, Mich. for many years. He had been living in Ironwood Mich. since 1947. He was never married. He was a Veteran of World War II. He was also a member of D.A.V. Northland 66. Survivors include five sisters, Mrs. Ellen Dux of Neillsville, Mrs. Clifford (Susan) Christoffersen of Ontario, Mrs. Jennie Hendrickson of Marshfield, Mrs. Hilda Bjorkson of Racine and Mrs. Jim (Lorraine) Overstreet of Racine. Preceding him in death beside his parents were three brothers.

Louise Bertha Wilson, daughter of Henry and Louise Schwarze, was born Oct. 9, 1867, at Franklin, Wis. In her childhood she came with her parents to Clark Co, where they settled on a farm west of Greenwood. She was later united in marriage with Frank W. Scranton to which union three sons and four daughters were born. Mr. Scranton preceded his wife in death about 28 years ago. Mrs. Scranton was married for the second time to Charles Wilson. Mrs. Wilson was ailing for several months and passed from this life on Nov. 26, 1933 at her home in Timber Lake S.D. She leaves to mourn her loss, her husband, three sons, Ray, Erwin and Melvin of Holcomb, Wis. four daughters, Mrs. Josephine Blegen, Milwaukee, Wis., Mrs. Mary Tweder, Aberdeen, S.D.; Mrs. Gertrude Sorenson, Timber Lake, S.D.; Mrs. Alva Dries, Omaha, Neb., four brothers, Simon, August and Ernest of Greenwood, Wis., William of California and a sister, Mrs. Louise Welsh of Nebraska. The funeral was held at Withee, and the body was laid to rest in the Withee Cemetery.

SCHWARZE, Carl “Simon” (8 Dec 1874 – 12 April 1955)
An 80-year-old lifelong resident of Greenwood, Simon Schwarze, died April 12, 1955. He had been in ill health the past 21 months. Mr. Schwarze was born Dec. 8, 1874, in the Town of Warner (parents = Henry and Louisa nee Viole Schwrze) and received is education in the rural schools. On July 20, 1901, he was married to Augusta Kotsch at Fairchild. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and was engaged in farming and various occupations. Surviving are his wife, four sons, Emil (1903-1965 obit) Schwarze, Marshfield; Carl Schwarze, Napa, Calif.; Wesley (8 May 1908 – 13 Aug 1979) Schwarze, Greenwood

and Herbert (21 April 1881 – 10 Feb 1987) Schwarze, Wauwatosa, two brothers, Ernest and August Schwarze, both of Greenwood. Four brothers and three sisters preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at the Stabnow Funeral Home, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church, officiating. Burial took place in the Greenwood Cemetery.

SCHWARZE, Augusta M. nee Kotsch (12 July 1882 – 12 Jan 1969)
The former Augusta M. Kotsch was born in Germany July 15, 1882. She came to the United States at the age of 12 with her parents and settled in Fairchild, Wis., where she was married July 20, 1901, to Simon (Carl) Schwarze. He preceded her in death April 12, 1955. After her marriage she came to Greenwood and resided here until October of 1966, when she entered the Memorial Home at Neillsville. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Survivors include two sons, Wesley, Greenwood Herbert, Hopkins, Minn. She was preceded in death by two sons, a sister and two brothers.

Miss Sylvia A. Schuette (born 1910), only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Schuette, Greenwood exchanged wedding vows with Wesley J. Schwarze, son of Mr. and Mrs. Simon Schwarze, also of Greenwood, on Sept. 5, 1942, the ceremony in the rectory of the Trinity Lutheran Church. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Schwarze, brother and sister-in-law of the groom, were the only attendants. A dinner for immediate relatives and friends followed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Schwarze. The bride had been employed previous to the time of her marriage at the Farmer’s and Merchant’s Bank, Greenwood, and the groom, a graduate of the Greenwood High School, is assistant postmaster at Greenwood.

Herbert Schwarze was born April 21, 1912 in Wisconsin. He was the son of Carl Simon and Augusta Matilda (Kotsch). He married Carolynn "Carol" Iverson who was born in 1911 (born 29 July 1911, died 15 Nov 1999). Herbert was a prominent businessman and belonged to the prestigious City Commercial Club and took part in the Greenwood Peace Memorial Dedication that took place October 3, 1937. In March of 1937, Herbert purchased the Zetsche residence. O. G. Kimball had been renting the W. G. Hartson home. The Schwarze family moved into their new home when Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Hartson moved moved back into their own home which was then occupied by the Schwarze family. Mr. and Mrs. Kimball then moved into the W. G. Hartson home when H. H. Hartson left. Herb and Carol had a son August 2, 1936 and named him Robert Allen. He died two months before his seventh birthday from rheumatic fever after a six-week illness at Luther Hospital in Eau Claire, Wis where he was taken the morning of his death. He and Carolynn were also buried in the Greenwood City Cemetery.

Robert Allen Schwarze, 6-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Schwarze, Greenwood, Clark County, died Thursday afternoon, June 10, 1943 at 5 o'clock at Luther Hospital, Eau Claire, where he was taken that morning. Death resulted from rheumatic fever and complications following a six-week illness. Robert, son of Herbert and Carolyn (Iverson) Schwarze, was born in Greenwood Aug. 2, 1936, and lived there all his life. He was a pupil in the first grade in the Greenwood Public School. Surviving besides his parents are two brothers, Herbert Jr., and Roger, and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Simon Schwarze and Roger Iverson, all of Greenwood.

Emil Paul Schwarze, 61, of 200A E. Eighth St., died of a heart attack Jan. 19, 1965 at the Marshfield Convalescent Home, where he had been a patient. He had been in ill health for the past 20 years. Funeral services were held at the Hansen Chapel. The pastor of Faith Lutheran Church, and the Rev. Roger Schwarze, Ellison Bay, officiated and burial was made in the Greenwood Cemetery. Emil Paul Schwarze was born Aug. 18, 1903, at Greenwood, and received his education there. His marriage to Dorothy Beecher took place Aug. 5, 1930, at Greenwood. Mr. Schwarze had been employed by the Wuethrich Creamery and the Farmers Store in Greenwood. In 1951, they came to Marshfield. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Frank (Kay) Woldt, Marshfield his mother, Mrs. Augusta (nee Kotsch) Schwarze, Greenwood, three brothers, Wesley Schwarze, Greenwood, Carl Schwarze, Napa, Calif. and Herbert Schwarze, Hopkins, Minn.

Dorothy Schwarze, 100, Dorothy B. Schwarze, Phillips, died July 8, 2007 at the Pleasant View Nursing Home, Phillips, at the age of 100. She was born on May 7, 1907, in Wauwatosa, the daughter of William and Minnie (Kocher) Beecher. She grew up on a farm north of Greenwood. She was co-valedictorian of the Greenwood High School class of 1926. She married Emil Schwarze on August 5, 1930, at the home of her grandparents in Greenwood. He preceded her in death in 1965. She was employed at various places, including the Farmers Store in Greenwood, Klismet Furniture and Appliance, the Consumer Store and for many years as a secretary and bookkeeper for Merkel Electric in Marshfield. She made her home in Phillips following her retirement in 1972. She is survived by her daughter Kay Woldt, Phillips. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Emil; her son-in-law Frank Woldt and one granddaughter, Pamela Woldt.

Services were held at the Hill Funeral Home for Ernest Schwarze, 82, a lifelong resident of Greenwood, who died March 5, 1959, in St. Joseph's Hospital at Marshfield. Burial was made at Greenwood Cemetery. Mr. Schwarze was born March 22, 1876, (parents = Henry and Louisa nee Viole Schwarze) in the Town of Warner and worked as a stone mason and farmer. In July of 1955 he entered the Clark Co Home. In June of 1958 he was taken to the Bethel Convalescent Home at Arpin following a stroke. He is survived by one brother, August Schwarze, Greenwood.

SCHWARZE, August Johannes (1878 - 1923)
Word was received here last week that John (August Johannes) Schwarze had been accidentally killed at Williston, N.D. His brother August left for there at once and brought the body to Withee Sunday, where it was met by by G.W. Bishop. Funeral services were held at the West Side Church Monday afternoon. Interment was made in the West Side Cemetery. (Not on UCC or Master cemetery list) John Schwarze (Son of Herman Heinrich and Louise nee Viole Schwarze) was a brother of Simon, August and Ernest Schwarze, all of Greenwood. Deceased was a single man and was well known here by many. He resided here until a few years ago, when he went out west.

THE LOYAL TRIBUNE – 23 April 1908: “Mr. and Mrs. Schwarze and Miss Leona Christianson were visitors at Greenwood last Sunday with the former’s brother, August Schwarze.”

August Herman Schwarze, 80, a lifelong resident of Greenwood, died Sept 11, 1959, at his home. Death was due to complications of old age. Rites were held at the West Side United Church of Christ. Interment took place in the parish cemetery. Mr. Schwarze was born July 23, 1879, (born July 28 1879 per cemetery records) in the town of Warner where he received his education. He was the son of Henry and Louise Viole Schwarze. He was married to Marie Vollrath in Greenwood, April 10, 1907. (Marie Mathile Vollrath 7 Oct 1878 – 10 Oct 1979, parents Phillip and Louise Klocke Vollrath) They operated a farm 3 miles west of Greenwood until 1946 when they retired and moved to the city. Active in township affairs, Mr. Schwarze had been treasurer of his school district for 28 years and served on the town board for a number of years. He was a member of the West Side Church consistory for many years. He is survived by his wife and a son, Alvin, at home. Mr. Schwarze was the last member of a family of 11 children.

SCHWARZE, Alvin Oskar (28 Jan 1908 – 13 Oct 1982)
Funeral services for Alvin Schwarze, 74, formerly of Greenwood, were at Immanuel United Church of Christ, Greenwood. Mr. Schwarze died Oct. 13, 1982 at the Clark Co Health Care Center, Owen. Burial was in the Westside Cemetery. Alvin Schwarze was born on Jan. 28, 1908, in the Town of Warner, and received his education at Decker School. He graduated from Greenwood High school in 1925, and then attended Milwaukee Motor School. He lived in Joliet, Ill. for a few years and then came back to Greenwood where he lived on the home farm and operated a garage. He later moved to the City of Greenwood, where he worked for Jackson's Garage as a mechanic. Later he operated a photography business while taking care of his parents. Surviving him are his aunt and uncle, Henry and Paula Vollrath. Preceding him in death were his parents, August and Mary (nee Vollrath) Schwarze.

Al was born in Greenwood and attended a small country school—The Decker School—which is now nonexistent. I suppose almost everyone in Greenwood has seen or at least heard of Al Schwarze. It seems to be the natural thing if you have some photography or developing to be done, to ask Al to do it. I sometimes wonder if he really considers his work as a job or a hobby. He seems to take such pride and interest in it, is the type of person that enjoys working with things—I suppose that is one reason he likes developing and printing pictures.

The other lines of work that he endeavored seem to require work with the hands also. They include such things as mechanic and electrical work. Electric work is now more or less a hobby, but mechanics was one of his previous occupations. He attended the Motor School in Milwaukee for this sole purpose. Between the years 1942 and 1945, he was employed at Buick Motors at Melrose Park, Ill. He then returned to his hometown and worked at Jackson’s Garage that has since been closed down. He says he considers this as the most important job he ever held because it was during the depression and gave him a chance to help farmers who were “hard-up” for money. Like most people I wanted to know how he decided to be a photographer and his reply was, ‘I started doing it evenings at Jack Alson’s and then I took a correspondence course. I found I liked it because it’s a challenge and it’s interesting.” He says picture taking can be a nice hobby and a lot of fun if you learn to do your own developing. That’s what I like about Al Schwarze. He’s not Interested in ‘getting you merely for a customer, he wants you for a friend. He wants you to enjoy the activity he loves so much! Source: By Janet Fauser, Greenwood Gleaner "Meet The Folks" columnist, July 16, 1964. An interesting side note to this article is that when I wrote it, I had no idea I'd be marrying into the Schwarze family and recording Alvin Oskar Schwarze in our family tree. Alvin's grandfather Henry and Stan's great grandfather Herman were half brothers who came to the United States in 1867 and were some of the first settlers in Warner township. As you might have already guessed, Al took the pictures of our wedding that took place in the Greenwood, WI Zion Reformed (Congregational) Church.

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1893 sec 31 residence J. S. Schwarze; sec 31 J. Schwarz no residence

1906 sec 31 no residence John Schwarze; sec 32 residence John Schwarze

SCHWARZE, Johannes Conrad (24 June 1850- 11 April 1929)
John Schwarze was born in Brosen, Lippe-Detmold, Germany June 24, 1850 to Hans Herman & Sophia (Hover or Hoefer) Schwarze. He immigrated to Sheboygan, WI in 1867 along with his older (half) brother, Henry (1836-1896, son of father’s first wife), and his family after his parents died when he was just nine years old. Three years later he spent a year and a half in Clark Co and then again returned to Sheboygan. On December 10, 1874 he was united in marriage to Katherine (Catharina) Zeisel. Four years later they came to Clark Co and made it their permanent home. They joined Immanuel Reformed Church and Mr. Schwarze was an elder in the congregation for many years. In 1919 they moved to Greenwood and united with Zion Reformed Church. Mrs. Schwarze passed away on October 10, 1921. Their union was blessed with eleven children of whom six are living: William of Greenwood, Mrs. William Abel, of the town of Hendren, Edward, Arthur and Alfred of the town of Warner and Mrs. Robert Raatz of Beaver Dam, Wis. In spite of much affliction he reached the ripe age of 78 years, 9 months and 17 days. Besides the six children mentioned, those who mourn his loss are his twin brother Herman, of Greenwood, a sister, Mrs. Adam Eiffler of Milwaukee. His wife, five sons, one sister and three brothers preceded him in death. Funeral services were held from the home of his son, Arthur and the Immanuel Reformed church. The body was laid to rest in the West Side cemetery.

SCHWARZE, Katherine nee Zeissel (9 Aug 1853 - 10 Oct 1921)
The deceased Katherine Schwarze, formerly Zeissel, wife of John Schwarze, was born in the Town of Sheboygan Falls, Wis. Aug 9, (Sept 8 per church records) 1853. In 1874 she was united in marriage to John Schwarze. They moved to Greenwood in 1880, where they made their home on a farm until two years ago, when they moved to this city. The union was blessed with eleven children, five of which preceded their mother in death. Three sisters and two brothers of the deceased are also dead. Mrs. Schwarze's death came suddenly on Oct. 10th, although she seemed in the enjoyment of her usual health. Those left to mourn her loss are the husband and six children, Wm. Of Greenwood; Edwin of the town of Warner; Mrs. Wm. Abel of the town of Hendren; Mrs. Robert Raatz of Columbus; Alfred of the town of Warner and Arthur on the old homestead west of Greenwood. She (The rest is cut off)

Warner Immanuel Evangelical & Reformed Church Records

Wilhelm 19-Sep-1875 4-Apr-1890 (Wilhelm Joseph, died 4 Jan 1952, m. Alma Rindfleisch)

Eddie 21-Jul-1877 17-Apr-1892 (Edwin, died 11 Oct 1950, m. Ella Rosa Humke)

Meta 20-Jan-1879 9-Mar-1879 2-Apr-1893 (died 16 June 1946, m. William Abel)

Alfred 17-Jan-1881 19-Jan-1881 (UCC east b. 11-17-1880, d. 11-19-1880)

Clara Johanne Katharina 25-Jun-1885 31-Mar-1886 13-Apr-1900 (died after 1950 and prior 1964, m. by 1917 to Robert Raatz; m. by 1950 to Wohfeil, lived Beaver Dam then Watertown)

Paul Emil 2-Nov-1887 2-Apr-1888 28-Mar-1902 (died) 27-Feb-1920 (not married)

Alfred Johannes 28-Jul-1890 21-Sep-1890 21-Apr-1905 (died 26 Jan 1964, m. Ella Wessel)

Johannes Heinrich 12-Jul-1891 30-Aug-1891 13-Apr-1906 (died) 4-Nov-1917 (not married)

Arthur Emil 22-Jul-1895 8-Sep-1895 25-Mar-1910 (died 1 May 1989, m. Bertha Noah)

Funeral services for William Joseph Schwarze, 76, who died Jan 4, 1952, were held in Greenwood, and burial was made in the Greenwood cemetery. Out-of-town relatives and friends at the services included Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Schwarze, Monroe; Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Schwarze and Harold Schwarze, La Crosse; Mr. and Mrs. William Schwarze Jr., Milwaukee; Paul Schwarze, Racine; Donald Schwarze, A.B.2, U.S.S. Monterey, Pensacola, Fla.; and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mason, Delavan. Mr. Schwarze was born Sept 19, 1875, in Plymouth (son of John and Catharina Zeisel Schwarze). He attended the La Crosse Business Institute. His marriage to the former Alma Rindfleisch took place at Wausau Dec 24, 1908. Mr. Schwarze had been a resident of Greenwood the past 37 years. He served as city clerk of Greenwod and was a member of the Volunteer Fire Department for approximately 30 years, and also belonged to Zion Reformed Church. He is survived by six sons, Ernest, Monroe; Arnold and Harold, La Crosse; William Jr., Milwaukee; Paul, Racine and Donald, U.S. Navy; three daughters, Mrs. Robert Mason, Delavan; Miss Gertrude Schwarze, Los Angeles, Calif. and Mrs. Lloyd Halvorson, Hillman, Minn.; two brothers, Arthur, Greenwood and Alfred, Marshall, Texas and a sister, Mrs. Clara Wohlfeil, Watertown. Three brothers and a sister preceded him in death.

Funeral services were held in Shriner-Naushwander Funeral Home for Ernest P. Schwarze, 67, of 915 16th St., who passed away April 8, 1977 in St. Claire Hospital following a lingering illness. He had been hospitalized the day before. Rev. of St. John's Church officiated and burial was made in the Greenwood Cemetery. Ernest Schwarze was born in Greenwood on Oct. 17, 1909, and was the son of William and Alma Rindfleisch Schwarze. He graduated from Greenwood High School in 1927 and from Coyne Electric School in Chicago in 1939. He was married to Alice C. Hirsbrunner on Sept. 24, 1939, at St. John's Church. He was employed as a radio and TV serviceman for Montgomery Wards and worked for 21 years for Lanz Hardware in radio and TV service, retiring in 1973. He was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ and of the Eagles Aerie. Surviving him are his wife, Alice two sons, Gary of Indiana and Richard of California five brothers, Arnold and Harold of La Crosse, William of Oconomowoc, Paul and Donald of Clearlake Highlands, Calif. three sisters, Gertrude of Los Angeles, Mrs. Lloyd (Celia) Halvorson of Minneapolis and Mrs. Francis (Arline) Anderson of Loyal. He was preceded in death by his mother in 1933 and his father in 1950.

SCHWARZE, Harold (7 July 1915 - 9 Dec 1984)
Harold E. Schwarze, 69, of 168 Rose St., LaCrosse died in St. Francis Medical Center on Dec. 9, 1984. He was born in Greenwood on July 7, 1915 to William and Alma (Rindfleisch) Schwarze. He served in the U.S. Army during WW II. He had worked at Heileman's Brewery until his retirements in 1978. He is survived by three sisters, Gertrude Schwarze of Los Angeles, Cal., Cecelia Halverson of Minneapolis, Minn., and Arlene Anderson of Holmen, Wis. four brothers, Arnold Schwarze of LaCrosse, Wis., Paul Schwarze of Milwaukee, Wis., William Schwarze of Oconomowoc, Wis., and Donald Schwarze of Clear Lake, Cal. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother. There will be no services nor visitation. His body will be cremated. Burial will be at a later date at Greenwood Cemetery.

1905< #111 Schwarze, Edwin Head W M 27 M Wisconsin Wis/Ger Farmer 8 O F F Ella Wife W F 19 M Wisconsin Wisconsin House Keeper

Edwin Schwarze, 73, Town of Warner died at his home Oct. 11, 1950. Death was attributed to a heart attack. Funeral services were held at his home and at the West Side Reformed Church, Greenwood. Burial was made in the West Side Cemetery. Mr. Schwarze was born July 21, 1877 (son of John and Catherina Zeisel Schwarze). He came to Greenwood at the age of two, and had resided here since that time. His marriage to Ella Humke took place Dec 7, 1904. He was an implement dealer from 1928 to 1938, and at one time had also operated a threshing machine and a portable sawmill. He is survived by his wife, two sons, Theodore, Marshfield and Walter, Greenwood one daughter, Mrs. Gilbert (Lucille) Rohde, Greenwood; three brothers, William, Alfred, and Art, Greenwood and one sister, Mrs. William (Clara) Wohlfeit, Watertown. Two brothers and one sister preceded him in death.

Mrs. Ella Schwarze, 71, Greenwood, a resident of the area her entire life, died here July 27, 1957, at the home of a sister, Mrs. William Steiger. Because of her illness, she had been staying with her sister the past three weeks. Prior to that time she had been making her home with a daughter, Mrs. Gilbert Rohde of rural Greenwood. Mrs. Schwarze had been suffering with a heart ailment the past two years. Funeral services were held at the West Side Evangelical and Reformed Church. Burial took place in the parish cemetery. Mrs. Schwarze, the former Ella Rose Humke (daughter of Henry and Anna Kippenhan Humke), was born March 6, 1886, in the Town of Warner, and was educated in the township. She married Edwin Schwarze Dec. 7, 1904, in the West Side Church, and the couple moved to a farm 5 miles northwest of Greenwood. Her husband died in Oct. 1950. Mrs. Schwarze, is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Gilbert (Lucille) Rohde two sons, Theodore, Marshfield, and Walter, Greenwood; three sisters, Mrs. Helena Rossman, Spokane, and Mrs. Meda Decker, and Mrs. Steiger, Greenwood; three brothers, Theodore, Arthur and George, all of Greenwood. Her mother, Mrs. Henry Humke, died in 1956, and her father died in 1936. A brother also preceded her in death.

Walter John Schwarze, 63, lifelong resident of Greenwood, died suddenly at his home October 12, of an apparent heart attack. Mr. Schwarze, son of Edwin and Ella (Humke) Schwarze, was born January 26, 1911 in the Town of Warner. He attended the Decker school and the Greenwood High School. He was married June 12, 1938 to Margaret Heller in Stratford. The Schwarze's farmed on a farm five miles northwest of Greenwood. He is survived by his wife, two sons, Roger at home and Orville of Spencer; one daughter, Mrs. Norman (Janet) Olson of Milwaukee and one sister, Mrs. Gilbert (Lucille) Rohde of Greenwood. One brother preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at the Immanuel United Church, and burial was made in the West Side cemetery.

Paul E. Schwarze, son of Mr. and Mrs. John (and Catharina nee Zeisel) Schwarze of Greenwood died at the Public Health Hospital at Chicago, Feb 27, 1920, after an illness of short duration, the cause of death being meningitis. Deceased was born on a farm near Greenwood, Nov 2, 1887. In 1905 he graduated from the LaCrosse Business College, after which he went back to work on the farm for several years. He then worked at the Big Store, one year after which he again attended college at LaCrosse and in 1911 graduated from the shorthand course. He then worked for the Mitchell Brg. Co. at LaCrosse for 6 months as bookkeeper, after which he was bookkeeper for the Northwestern Railway at Baraboo for 2 years. He then accepted a position at Bayfield on the Indian Reservation as chief clerk for the government where he worked for 3 years. The remainder of his life he spent in Chicago being chief clerk in the aviation department (see 1916 news article following). The body was sent to this city for burial. The funeral was held from the house and at the West Side Church. He is survived by his parents, John Schwarze, and four brothers and two sisters, who are, William, Edward, Alfred and Arthur Schwarze, and Mrs. Wm. Abel, all of Greenwood, and Mrs. R. Raatz of Beaver Dam, Wis., who was here to attend the funeral.

“Bayfield friends of Paul E. SCHWARZE are joining with the Press this week in extending him hearty congratulations over the good fortune that came to him the first of the week in a substantial promotion. He has been connected with the local Indian office, under J. W. DADY, superintendent, during the past three years, but on Tuesday received notification to report to the United State Treasury Department at Chicago. He left for Chicago Wednesday evening, and will make that city his home in the future. Previous to coming to Bayfield to accept the position in the Indian office he was a resident of Baraboo, this state, where he held a position in the office of E. E. NASH, division superintendent of the Northwestern railway....” "The Greenwood Gleaner" 6/22/1916

Alfred John Schwarze, 73, Greenwood, died unexpectedly of a heart attack Jan. 26, 1964, at his home. Funeral services were held at the Zion United Church of Christ, and burial was made in the Greenwood Cemetery. Alfred Schwarze was born July 28, 1890 (to John and Catharina Zeisel Schwarze) in the Town of Warner. His marriage to Ella H. H. Wessel took place May 14, 1919 in the Town of Longwood. After their marriage the couple lived on a farm northwest of Greenwood until 1948, when they retired and moved to the city of Greenwood. Mr. Schwarze was a veteran of World War I, and a member of the Wallis-Hinker American Legion Post. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Irwin (Irma) Kessler, Waukesha; a son, Elroy Schwarze, Arpin; a brother, Arthur Schwarze, Greenwood. He was preceded in death by two sisters, and seven brothers.

Funeral services were held at Zion United Church of Christ for Mrs. Alfred (Ella) Schwarze, 70 Greenwood who died Mar 27, 1970 at St. Joseph's Hospital at Marshfield, where she was admitted March 21. Burial was in the Greenwood cemetery. A lifelong resident of the Greenwood area, the former Ella H. Wessel was born in the town of Longwood June 19, 1899. She was married ther May 14, 1919, to Alfred J. Schwarze, who preceded her in death Jan. 19, 1964. After their marriage the couple farmed at Greenwood until 1948, when they retired and moved into the city of Greenwood. Survivors include a son, Elroy Schwarze, Arpin; a daughter, Mrs. Irwin (Irma) Kessler, Waukesha; two brothers, Albert and Adolph Wessel, both of Greenwood and Lydia Tieman, also of Greenwood. She was also prcede in death by two brothers, Theodore and Walter Wessel.

SCHWARZE, Johannes Heinrich (12 July 1891 – 4 Nov 1917)
John Henry Schwarze was born July 12, 1891 at the home of his parents (John and Catharina Zeisel Schwarze) in the town of Warner. Deceased left home when about 16 years of age to work for himself, returning home about a year ago in poor health. He has been seeking medical aid for some time but all in vain, as his illness, which was Bright’s disease (kidney disease), had too far advanced and from which he did not recover. He died peacefully Nov 4, 1917. He leaves to mourn his departure his aged parents, five brothers and two sisters, namely: Wm., Ed, Mrs. Wm. Abel and Arthur all home here, and Paul at Chicago, Mrs. Robert Raatz at Beaver Dam, Wis., and Alfred at Dale, Wis. Deceased reached the age of twenty six years, three months and twenty three days. The funeral was held from the German Reformed church with interment in the German cemetery.

Arthur Schwarze, 93, of Greenwood, died May 1, 1989, at the Colonial Living Center of Colby. Funeral services were held at the Immanuel United Church of Christ, Greenwood, and burial took place in the Westside Cemetery. Arthur Schwarze was born July 22, 1895 to John and Katherine (nee Zeisel) Schwarze in Greenwood, Wis. He attended school through the eighth grade at the Decker School. On Sept. 10, 1919, he married Bertha Noah in the town of Mead. He farmed all his life until 1975 when he retired and moved to the city of Greenwood. He served as Town Chairman, and as Town Clerk for the town of Warner. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Leroy (Bernice) Fravert, Greenwood; one son, Elmer Schwarze, Minneapolis. Preceding him in death were his wife, parents and ten brothers and sisters.

Mrs. Bertha Schwarze, 81, of 202 S. Crocker died at her home. The funeral was at Immanuel United Church of Christ. Burial was in West Side Cemetery. The former Bertha Noah was born Aug. 9, 1899 in Greenwood. On Sept. 10, 1919, she and Arthur Schwarze were married in the town of Mead. She had attended schools in Mead. She and her husband farmed in the town of Warner. In 1975, they moved to the city of Greenwood.

Survivors include her husband; one daughter, Mrs. LeRoy (Bernice) Fravert of Greenwood; one son, Elmer of Minneapolis, two brothers, Emil of Greenwood and Oscar of Cochrane; two sisters, Mrs. Selma Holman of Grafton and Mrs. Alvina Peters of Milwaukee.

1905< #35 Schwarze, Herman Head W M 55 M Germany Germany Farmer 8 O F Christiana Wife W F 56 M Germany Germany House Keeper Adolph Son W M 21 S Wisconsin Germany Farm Laborer 8 Augusta Son W M 18 S Wisconsin Germany Farm Laborer 10 Otto Son W M 16 S Wisconsin Germany Farm Laborer Warnke, Christian Ward W M 14 S Wisconsin Germany Farm Laborer

1893 sec 20 residence H. Schwarz; sec 17, 28, 32, 33 no residence H. Schwarz;

Sept 20, 1901: Herman Schwarze of the West side is building a large brick house on the site of his old house, his brother John being the master in the brick work while the Decker Bros. Are doing the carpenter work. Greenwood Gleaner

Herman Schwarze, (twin of Johannes Conrad Schwarze) a blacksmith, and also a dealer in plows, of section 29 to 27, Warner Township, was born in Lippe-Detmold, Germany, June 24, 1850, the son of Hans H. and Mary S. (Hoefer) Schwarze, both natives of Germany. The former died when Herman was nine years old, and the latter when he was ten years. He came to the United States in 1867 and first lived in Sheboygan Co one year, working at his trade, after which he spent two years in Miami, Manitowoc Co. In 1870 he came to this county, locating in Warner Township, which he has since made his home. He worked in the lumber camps as blacksmith five or six winters, and in 1874 began work in his present shop, which, with the exception of two years spent in the camps, he has since continued. He owns a farm of 121 acres, twenty of which is cleared.

Mr. Schwarze was married in the fall of 1874, to Christina Meier, who was born in Brandenburg, Prussia, November 5, 1848, the daughter of Michael Meier. They have had nine children, eight of whom are now living: Helen, Matilda, George, Albert, Herman, Adolph, Augusta and Otto. Mr. Schwarze was a member of the Side Board four years, and is the present incumbent Road Overseer two years, and School Treasurer twelve years. He is a member of the German Reformed Church, of which he is a deacon, and also superintendent of Sunday school at Immanuel Church. In politics he votes for the man, regardless of party. History

SCHWARZE, Herman (24 June 1850 – 27 Aug 1944)
Herman Schwarze, 94, a pioneer resident of Greenwood, died at the home of his son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. George Schwarze, Greenwood. He had been in failing health the past two months. Mr. Schwarze was born in Germany June 24, 1850, and came to the United States as a young man with his twin brother, John. After a short time in Sheboygan Co, he came to Greenwood 74 years ago. He and his wife, the former Christine Meier, whom he married Nov 11, 1873, were among the first pioneers to make their home at Decker Corners, where he operated a blacksmith shop. In 1893 they moved to a farm now operated by the son, Otto, and left that place in 1920 to make their home in Greenwood. The Schwarzes were charter members of West Side Immanuel Reformed Church when it was organized 70 years ago. Since the death of his wife Feb 27, 1937, he had been making his home with his children. Three sons died: Albert on Aug. 16, 1944, Dr. Herman in 1932, and Frederick in infancy. A daughter, Mrs. Fred (Helen) Buker, died in 1940. Surviving are three sons, George, Adolph, and Otto, all of Greenwood two daughters, Mrs. Mathilda Brick, Greenwood, and Mrs. Sidney (Augusta) Green, Pueblo, Colo.

Mrs. Christine Schwarze was born Nov 5, 1848 in Brandenburg, Germany, the daughter of Micheal Meier and Louisa Zunow. The Zunow family was of Huguenot descent and were forced to flee from France to Germany. At the age of 23, she came to Franklin, Sheboygan Co and on Nov 11, 1873 was united in marriage to Herman Schwarze. In 1893, they moved to the farm now operated by their son, Otto, where they lived until 1920. She is survived by her husband and seven children: Helen, Mrs. Fred Buker, Mathilda, Mrs. Fred Brick, George, Albert, Adolph and Otto, all of Greenwood and Augusta, Mrs. Sidney Greene, Pueblo, Colo. Two children, Frederick, who died in infancy and Dr. Herman Schwarze who died October 25, 1932 and three sisters preceded her in death. Mrs. Schwarze passed away at her home February 21, 1937 from old age complications and funeral services were held from the Zion Reformed church. She was laid to rest in the West Side cemetery. The pallbearers were six grandsons: Durward Schwarze, Ewald Schwarze, Harvey Schwarze, Orlin Schwarze, George Buker and Alvin Brick.

Jan 28, 1881: Measles has made it appearance at Loyal and now Greenwood expects to have a full run of that disease. Congestion of the lungs still prevails to considerable extent. A family by the name of Schwarze (Herman Christina's children) northwest of town, have five children down with this dreaded disease. Dr. Thomas reports most of these cases convalescent. The doctor has been very successful in fact, so far as we know, has not lost a single case of either diphtheria or congestion this winter, and he has had a great many cases to treat. Clark Co., Press

Albert Schwarze, 66, died at his home in Greenwood. Death followed a year's illness caused by a heart ailment. Mr. Schwarze had been a patient at St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield, last winter, and again was hospitalized in Marshfield for a week about a month ago. Mr. Schwarze was born in the Town of Warner Aug 9, 1878, the son of Herman and Christine (nee Meier) Schwarze. His parents were among the first pioneers to make a home at Decker corners, northwest of Greenwood, where his father operated a blacksmith shop. After engaging in the blacksmith business practically all his life, he retired about a year ago because of poor health. When a young boy he helped his father and later operated his own shop in Greenwood. Thirty-one years ago he was married in Greenwood to Agnes Norris, who survives with his aged father, Herman Schwarze, Greenwood; two daughters, Mrs. Roy (Dorothy) Zarling, Milwaukee, and Mrs. Marcin (Lorraine) Ernst, Spencer; three brothers, George, Adolph, and Otto Schwarze, all of Greenwood; two sisters, Mrs. Mathilda Brick, Greenwood, and Mrs. Sidney (Augusta) Greene, Pueblo, Colo.; and one grandson, David Lee Zarling, Milwaukee. He was preceded in death by his mother in Feb. 1937; by a sister, Mrs. Fred (Helen) Buker, Aug. 18, 1940; and by two brothers, Dr. Herman Schwarze, in Oct. 1932, and Frederick in infancy.

Mrs. Albert Schwarze, 82, Weyauwega, a former resident of Greenwood, Sept 27, 1966 following a stroke in the New London Community Hospital, where she had been a patient for six weeks. Services were conducted at the Hill Funeral Home in Greenwood. The pastor of the First Reformed Church, Fremont, officiated, and burial was made in the Greenwood Cemetery. The former Agnes Norris was born Feb 9, 1884, and was married April 8, 1913, at Greenwood to Albert Schwarze, who preceded her in death Aug 16, 1944. Since leaving Greenwood, after the death of her husband, Mrs. Schwarze had resided with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Ernst at Weyauwega.

Survivors are two daughter, Mrs. Roy (Dorothy) Zarling, Milwaukee and Mrs. Marvin (Lorraine) Ernst, Weyauwega a brother, J. W. Norris, Wabeno.

SCHWARZE, Herman Richard (21 April 1881 – 25 Oct 1932)
Word was received here Tuesday evening that Dr. Herman R. Schwarze of East St. Louis, Ill., had been killed in an auto accident at Monticello, Ill. Dr. Schwarze was a son of Mr. and Mrs. H.M. (Herman and Christina nee Meier Schwarze) Schwarze of Greenwood. He was born on a farm on the West Side in 1881 and resided here for many years. He is survived by his wife, (Bethel nee Barkley Schwarze) his aged parents and several brothers and sisters. Funeral services were held from the H.M. Schwarze residence and from the local German Reformed Church. The body was laid to rest in the Greenwood Cemetery.

SCHWARZE, Bethel Bliss nee Barkley (3 Sept 1889 – 21 Nov 1968)
Mrs. Bethel Bliss Barkley Schwarze, 79, Greenwood, died Nov. 21, 1968, at the Memorial Hospital in Neillsville. She had resided at the home since Sept. of this year, and suffered a stroke Nov. 15. Services at the Hill Funeral Home in Greenwood. The pastor of the Grace United Methodist Church officiated and burial was made in the Greenwood Cemetery. The former Bethel Barkley was born Sept 3, 1889, at Sandusky, Sauk Co., Wis., and came to Greenwood with her parents as a small child. She was married at Greenwood in 1910 to Dr. Herman R. Schwarze, who preceded her in death in Oct 1933.

The couple lived in East St. Louis and at Champaign, Ill. After the death of her husband she returned to Greenwood, where she lived until September of this year, when she moved to the Memorial Home in Neillsville. Mrs. Schwarze had no immediate family, except for cousins out of the state.

SCHWARZE, Adolph Henrich Schwarze (30 May 1884 – 20 April 1954)
Adolph Herman Schwarze, 69, a resident of Granton for the past four months, died April 20, 1954, at his home in the village. Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church at Greenwood, conducted funeral services and burial was made in the Greenwood Cemetery.

Mr. Schwarze was born May 30, 1884 (son of Herman and Christina nee Meier Schwarze), in Greenwood, where he received his education and lived until four months ago. He was married twice, first to Anna Koehler. The second marriage, to Emma Belter, took place on July 31, 1935, at Greenwood. He was past president and a director of the Farmers and Merchants Bank at Greenwood, and was engaged in the implement business there for 35 years. He was a member of the Odd Fellow Lodge and of the Zion Church. Surviving him besides his wife are a son, Durward Schwarze, Granton; a stepdaughter, Mrs. George (Elaine) Nauertz, Altoona; a sister, Mrs. Sydney (Augusta) Green, Pueblo, Colo.; two brothers, George and Otto Schwarze, Greenwood. His first wife, two brothers, Herman and Albert, and two sisters, Lena and Mathilda, preceded him in death.

1910: she is living in the home of her parents, William and Fredericka Kernin, Grand Rapids Twp, Wood Co., Wisconsin.

1920 Federal Census; Grand Rapids Twp., Wood Co. Wisconsin, Sheet 9B:

BELTER, Ernest: 28yrs old, born Wisconsin ---< 1891>=est. birth year; BELTER, EMMA: (wife), 27yrs old, born Wisconsin; Kernen, Fredrika: (mother-in-law) widowed, 68yrs, born Germany

1930 Federal Census: residing in Beloit with her brother Wm Kernin. Included in the household is her
daughter Elaine, age 5.

SCHWARZE, Anna nee Koehler (6 Mar 1886 – 13 Feb 1927)
Mrs. Adolph Schwarze died at her home Feb 13, 1927. Anna Koehler was born, March 6, 1886, in the town of Green Grove, Clark Co, and was married to Adolph Schwarze Oct 23, 1907. They took up their residence at Greenwood and it was here that Mrs. Schwarze made her home until her death. One son, Durward was born to this union, who, together with Mr. Schwarze, survive. She also leaves to mourn her untimely death, three sisters, Mrs. Fred Thieme of Curtiss, Wis., Mrs. T. L. Mcmullin of Janesville, Wis., and Mrs. E. A. Ecke of Mt. Hope, Wis. The funeral was held from the local Reformed Church, of which deceased was a member. The business places of the city were closed during the funeral. Burial was made in the Greenwood cemetery.

Funeral services were held Feb. 17, 1961 at Valhalla Garden Chapel in Pueblo, Colo., for Mrs. Sidney Green, 77, Pueblo, a former Greenwood resident, who died Feb. 14, 1961. Burial was made in Valhalla Memorial Park. The former Augusta Schwarze was born Jan 12, 1887 (daughter of Herman and Christina nee Meier Scwharze) at Greenwood, and received her education in the Greenwood Schools. She was later employed as a nurse at the mental hospital in Wauwatosa, and also at the Mendota State Hospital.

She then moved to Pueblo, where she was employed at the state hospital. Her marriage to Sidney T. Green took place in 1925 at Pueblo. She is survived by her husband. Mrs. Green was a member of the United Brethren Church. Attending the funeral services were Mrs. Otto Schwarze, Greenwood; Durward Schwarze, Granton; Mrs. Harvey Schwarze, Owen; Mr. and Mrs. Richard Schwarze, New Castle, Wyo. and Raymond Brick, Chicago, Ill.

SCHWARZE, Otto F. (29 June 1888 - 14 Sept 1962)
Otto F. Schwarze, 74, lifelong resident of Greenwood, died unexpectedly of a heart attack Sept 14, 1962, at his home. Funeral services were held at Grace Methodist Church and burial was made in the Greenwood Cemetery. Mr. Schwarze was born June 29, in the town of Warner (son of Herman and Christina nee Meier Schwarze). He was married Dec 29, 1915 in Greenwood to Florence Richmond. After their marriage, they farmed in the town of Warner until their retirement in 1952, at which time they moved to their present home in Greenwood. For many years he served as assessor in the town of Warner and also served on the school board there. He was a member of Grace Methodist Church and was church custodian at the time of his death. He is survived by his wife and a sister, Mrs. Sydney (Augusta) Green, Pueblo, Colo. Five brothers and two sisters preceded him in death.

SCHWARZE, Florence nee Richmond (14 May 1892 – 19 Aug 1980)
Florence Schwarze, 88, Greenwood, died Aug 19, 1980 at Neillsville Hospital. Funeral services were conducted at United Methodist Church, Greenwood. Interment was in the Greenwood Cemetery. Florence Richmond was born to Fayette and Harriet (nee Higby) Richmond on May 14, 1892 in Sheboygan Co and attended the Town of Eaton Center School. She married Otto Schwarze on Dec 29, 1915, in Greenwood. They farmed after their marriage in the Town of Warner until 1952. They then moved to Greenwood. She also served as custodian of the Methodist Church after her husband s death on Sept. 14, 1962. Surviving her are one brother, William of Memorial Home and two sisters, Mrs. Eunice Froehlich of Janesville and Mrs. Viv (Mary) Carteron of Greenwood. Preceding her in death were three brothers.

January 11, 1906: For some time past the farmers of the West Side have been agitating the possibility of establishing a cheese factory...The project has caused no small interest among the farmers, and at last their ambitious designs are to be realized in the erection of a first class cheese factory which after completion will be known as the Town of Warner Co-Operative Cheese Factory, located at Benjamin's corners, near the Herman Schwarze school house (SE corner sec 18) (later know as the Benjamin School) (NE corner sec 19) The constructive preparations are already begun, ground staked out, stone hauled for the foundation, and a well already drilled. The factory is to be a commodious structure 24x90 ft., fully equipped with all the necessary modern conveniences and when completed and ready for operation, which will be about May 1st, 1906, will cost approximately $1,000. The manager has already secured the required number of cows to make the project a success, having over 90 cows and 16 shareholders, up to date, the required number being only 75 cows. All who are interested in this new industry are cordially invited to join hands and help push the good work along. It is generally conceded that the county should have cheese factories liberally scattered throughout the farming districts thereby enabling the farmers to realize financially the full benefit of their herds.The officers of the new corporation are: President, Thos. Hammre; Treasurer, Herman Schwarze; Secretary, A. F. Varney; Salesman, Thos. Hammre; Building committee: B. F. Ketchpaw, Geo. Buker, Wm. Benjamin and Herman Schwarze.

January 26, 1911: The Warner cheese factory held their annual meeting Tuesday evening, the following officers were elected: President, Adolph Noah; Secretary, J. Korback;

1905< #125 Schwarze, George Head W M 28 M Wisconsin Germany Farmer 8 O M F Freeda Wife W F 22 M Wisconsin Germany House Keeper Harvey Son W M 2 S Wisconsin Wisconsin Scranton, Ray Ward W M 13 S Wisconsin Wisconsin

SCHWARZE, George William (18 April 1877 – 21 June 1961)
George William Schwarze, 84, lifelong resident of Greenwood, died of a heart ailment at his home after being in ill health for several years. Mr. Schwarze was born April 18, 1877, in the town of Warner (son of Herman and Christina Meier Schwarze). As a young man he was employed as a woodsman. He was married at Tony on December 26, 1901, to the former Frieda Kuhlmann. They farmed four miles northwest of Greenwood. Following his retirement in 1936 they moved to the city, where he had resided ever since. Surviving are his wife and four sons, Harvey of Owen, Ewald and Orlin of Greenwood, and Richard of Newcastle, Wyo., a daughter, Miss Eleanor Schwarze, at home a brother, Otto Schwarze of Greenwood; a sister, Mrs. Sidney (Augusta) Green of Pueblo, Colo. Funeral services were held from the Hill Funeral Home, The pastor of the Zion United Church, officiated. Burial was made in the Greenwood cemetery.

SCHWARZE, Frieda nee Kuhlmann (22 May1883 – 16 July 1969)
Mrs. Frieda Schwarze, 86, Greenwood died July 16, 1969 at the Neillsville Memorial Nursing Home at Neillsville where she had been a resident for the past two years. Services were held at the Hill Funeral Home, and burial was made in the Greenwood cemetery. The former Frieda Kuhlmann was born May 22, 1883, in the town of York. She was married Dec 26, 1901, at Tony, to George Schwarze, who preceded her in death June 21, 1961. After their marriage the couple farmed at Greenwood until retirement in 1936, when they moved to the city of Greenwood. Survivors include a daughter, Miss Eleanor Schwarze, Greenwood four sons, Harvey, Owen; Richard, New Castle, Wyo.; and Ewald and Orlin, Greenwood, and two sisters, Mrs. Caroline Chanley, Indianapolis, Ind. and Mrs. Bertha Swoverland, Menomonie.

November 12, 1917: "Thanks--I wish to express my thanks to all who gave me their votes and helped me win the pony, recently given away by the Greenwood Co-op Mercantine Co.-----Harvey Schwarze" GREENWOOD GLEANER >Family Note by Stan Schwarze: Harvey Lawrence Schwarze and his brother, Orlin Hugh, both won this Pony, which was named "Darling", as well as the buggy pictured below as well. At the time, "Harv" was 14 yrs. old, and his younger brother was 7yrs. old. It is Orlin who is in the buggy behind "Darling" in th1s photo. These boys were the sons of George & Freida (Kuhlmann) Schwarze who resided in Warner Township, Clark Co., WI near the town hall. They both attended the old Benjamin School that had originally been called the Herman Schwarze School. Herman and his wife, Christina, were the boys' grandparents.

Services for Eleanor Meta Schwarze, 52, of Greenwood, who died Feb 4 at the Memorial Hospital in Neillsville, were held at the Hill Funeral Home in Greenwood. The Jehovah Witness Readers conducted the service, and burial was made in the Greenwood Cemetery. Miss Schwarze was born Aug 9, 1920, in the town of Warner, and never married. She had been residing at the Black River Apartments, where she fell and fractured her hip on Dec. 11. She was taken to the Memorial Hospital in Neillsville, where she has been until her death. Survivors include three brothers, Richard Schwarze of New Castle, Wyo., Ewald and Orlin Schwarze, both of Greenwood. Preceding her in death were her parents, George and Frieda (nee Kuhlman) Schwarze, and a brother.

Orlin H. Schwarze, 90, Greenwood, died June 18, 2001, at the Clark Co Health Care Center, Owen, where he had resided since July 2000. Funeral service was held at Immanuel United Church of Christ. Burial was in the Parish Cemetery. Orlin Hugh Schwarze was born Sept. 2, 1910, in the town of Warner, to George and Frieda (nee Kuhlman) Schwarze. He married Bernice Hintz on June 29, 1939. They farmed in the town of Warner and he also worked for the township in road construction and maintenance. They retired and moved to Greenwood in Oct. 1982. After his retirement, he enjoyed fishing, playing cards, ball games, day bus trips, and being active with the Senior Citizens. His wife preceded him in death on April 19, 1988. In May 2000, he suffered a stroke that left him unable to care for himself, his home, yard and garden, and he entered the Clark Co Health Care Center. He will be remembered by the city of Greenwood residents for his daily walks and his kind, gentle, soft-spoken manner. Survivors include his children, Ardith (Henry) Fischer, Owen; Lila (John) Gullickson, Madison; Lynn Schwarze, San Diego, Calif.; Marion (Frank) Szep, Milwaukee; and Vern (Luanne) Schwarze, Unity. He was preceded in death by his parents his wife, Bernice, three brothers, Harvey, Ewald, and Richard and one sister, Eleanor.

Bernice Schwarze, 71, died at St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield. Services were at Immanuel United Church of Christ in Greenwood. Burial was in Westside Cemetery. She was born Nov 12, 1916, in Willard, to George and Mary Hintz. She attended Willard School. She was married to Orlin Schwarze, June 29, 1939. She is survived by her husband and two sons, Lynn of San Diego, Calif., and Vern of Unity; three daughters, Mrs. Henry (Adith) Fischer of Owen, Mrs. John (Lilia) Gullixson of Madison, and Mrs. Frank (Marion) Szep of Milwaukee; one sister, Mrs. Kathyrn Fravert of Loyal one brother, George of South Holland, Ill. She was predeceased by her parents, four brothers, and two sisters.

Ewald Schwarze, 73, East Schofield Court, Greenwood, was taken by ambulance to Neillsville Memorial Hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival. He died of an apparent heart attack. Funeral Services were at Zion United Church of Christ. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery. Mr. Schwarze was born Jan 3, 1906, in the town of Warner. He attended Benjamin School and married Sarah Olson Nov 28, 1928 at the Westside parsonage. He farmed in the Greenwood area and worked for Stewart's Cheese Factory. He also was employed as a janitor for five years at Loyal High School, retiring in 1971. Survivors include his wife two sons, Donald of Marhsall and Stanley of Rochester, Minn. a daughter, Mrs. Charles (Eileen) Krapf Jr., Greenwood two brothers, Orlin of Greenwood and Richard of Newcastle, Wyo. He was predeceased by a brother and sister.

SCHWARZE, Ewald marriage 28 Nov 1928
Mr. Ewald Schwarze and Miss Sarah Olson were married at Greenwood Nov 28, 1928, at the parsonage of the Reformed Church of Greenwood. They were attended by Albert Holt and Fern Olson, the bride's sister. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Schwarze of the Town of Warner. He is an industrious young farmer and has a good reputation in every way. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oluf Olson of Neillsville. She passed through the grade schools here and graduated from High School. She attended the State Normal School at Stevens Point for a time, later becoming a successful teacher in the rural schools of the county. At present she is teaching in the West Eaton School in the Town of Eaton, where she will continue to teach during the year. The young couple expects to rent a farm in that community in the spring.

Be sure to read and listen to the very moving memorial to Ewald Victor Schwarze submitted by Janet nee Fauser, wife of Ewald’s son Stan Schwarze.

UNMATCHED, Not of the Warner Township CHRISTIANSON or SCHWARZE FAMLIES RESEARCHED: March 25th, 1889: Married by C. G. Andrews, at his residence in Greenwood, Clark Co, Mr. John Christianson and Miss Mary Schwarze, both of the Town of Warner.

In his home in the town of Williamstown on Tuesday night, Herman Schwarze, Sr. died at the age of seventy-six years, five months and fifteen days after a long illness. The deceased, who for thirty-five years lived in the town of Williamstown, was operated on Dec 12 after suffering from asthma for twenty years. He was born July 23, 1824, in Furstenthm, Lippe-Detmold, and came to America in 1856. Two years later, in 1858, he was married to Louise Puls, who died twenty-one years ago. He leaves one son, Herman Schwarze, Jr., as well as three daughters, Mrs. August Beyer of Greenwood, Clark Co, Wisc, Mrs. Emil Reetz (Raatz?) and Mrs. Louise Mueller of Milwaukee. Two sons and one daughter died. Burial in the Graceland Cemetery in Mayville. Dodge County Pioneer, January 11, 1901

Funeral rites will be conducted at the Stabnow Funeral Home here at 1:30 p.m. and at the Zion Reformed Church at 2 p.m. Sunday for Mrs. Florentine Beyer, 86, who died at St. Agnes Hospital in Fond du Lac at 12:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 22, 1946. The Rev. B. M. Fresenborg will have charge of the services and burial will take place in the Greenwood Cemetery. The body will lie in state at the Funeral Home until the time of the rites. Mrs. Beyer had been visiting relatives in southern Wisconsin this fall and became ill at Mayville in October, 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 County more than 60 years ago. They lived on a farm 5 miles west of Greenwood, Clark County 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, Milwaukee, died in May of this year.

Unable to find any name like “Sefkler”. There was an August Sepker also on the 1875 census but nothing was found on that family either.

1905< #9 Seibold, Andrew Head W M 43 M Germany Germany Farmer 12 O F Lena Wife W F 38 M Wisconsin Germany Louis Son W M 18 S Wisconsin Wis/Ger Farm Laborer 12 Harry Son W M 15 S Wisconsin Wis/Ger Farm Laborer 12 Louisa Daughter W F 20 S Wisconsin Wis/Ger Domestic Frina Daughter W F 13 S Wisconsin Wis/Ger Lena Daughter W F 11 S Wisconsin Wis/Ger Ira Daughter W F 7 S Wisconsin Wis/Ger John Son W M 4 S Wisconsin Wis/Ger

Oct 1 1900 – June 7 1901 Braun Settlement school, Andrew Seibold treasurer, students: Louie, Harry, Frony, and Lena Seibold

Andrew Seibold was born at Bavaria, Germany on Nov. 18, 1858. He came to America with his father at the age of 8 years, and settled in Milwaukee, Wis. When he was 16 years old he came to Abbotsford, where he stayed with his sister and later came to Clark Co where he was employed at the Harry Mead logging camp. He was united in marriage to Lena Conrad of Mayville, Wis., on June 5, 1884. They settled on a piece of land in the town of Warner where they made their home for 44 years. In 1926 they sold their farm to their son John and built a home on an adjoining place. To this union was born ten children. Mrs. Seibold passed away on June 10, 1931. Mr. Seibold was again united in marriage to Mrs. Joseph Hummel of Oakfield, Wis., who survives him. Surviving are the following children, Mrs. Robert (Louise) Dolan, Dodsland, Sask., Canada; Louie, Herschel, Sask., Canada; Harry, Jarvie, Alberta, Canada; Mrs. Hubert (Lena) Kuehn, Greenwood; Mrs. Alfred (Ina) Laabs, Stanley, and John on the home farm. Four children preceded him in death, Mrs. Axel (Frony) Krokson, Cornell, on Aug. 27, 1935, and twin daughters (born 24 Mar 1903, Olive d. 31 Mar and Theresa d. 3 April 1903) and a son in infancy. Mr. Seibold had been in good health until February when he was stricken with influenza and on June 23rd he became seriously ill with heart trouble and passed away on June 28, 1944. Funeral services were held from the Schiller Funeral Home and at from the Braun Settlement Church. He was laid to rest in the Braun Settlement (Forest Hill) Cemetery.

Lena Conrad Seibold was born (to Mathias and Victoria Conrad) in Theresa, Dodge Co, Wis., February 22, 1864 and died in the Town of Warner June 10, 1931. She came to Clark Co in 1881 and made here home for a short time with her sister Mrs. Otto Geisler. In 1883 she wsa married to Andrew Seibold at Abbotsford, Wisconsin.

She is survived by her husband Andrew Seibold and seven children: Mrs. Robert (Louise) Dolan, Louis and Harry, all of Canada; Mrs. Axel Krokson (Frony) of Cornell Wis; Mrs. Hubert Kuehn (Lena) of Greenwood, Wis; Mrs. Alfred Laabs (Ina) of Stanley, Wis and John on the home farm, two sisters, and one brother. Funeral services were held from the home and the body was laid to rest in the Forest Hill Cemetery.

December 10, 1925: Jim Metcalf, Theo Braun, John Seibold, and Paul Damerow got two large wolves last week. Besides getting $30.00 per wolf bounty, the hides will bring about $10.00 each. These fellows greatly enjoy wolf hunting and will undoubtedly bag many more before the winter is over. Greenwood Gleaner

December 16, 1925: Alfred F. Laabs and Ina M. Seibold (18 Mar 1898-1988, buried St. Paul cemetery, Colby) were the principals of a very quiet wedding which took place Dec. 16, 1925 at the Lutheran parsonage. The bride is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. Seibold of the Braun Settlement, Clark Co. Miss Ulrika Laabs, a sister of the groom acted as bridesmaid. The groom is the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Laabs of the West Side, he was attended by John Seibold, a brother of the bride. The young couple will make their home near Stanley, where the groom owns the Otter Creek Cheese Factory.

Frony Seibold, daughter of Andrew and Lena Seibold, was born at Greenwood Aug. 14, 1891 and passed away at her home in Cornell Aug. 27, 1935 at the age of 44 years and 13 days. On Nov. 15, 1910 she was united in marriage to Axel F. Krokson at Greenwood, Wis. They made their home at Greenwood until 1920, when they moved to Cornell onto their present location. To this union were born two sons, Albert and Elmer, who survive their mother. Those who remain to mourn her death, besides her husband and two sons, are her father and step-mother, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Sebold of Greenwood, three sisters, Mrs. Robert Dolan of Dodsland, Sask, Canada; Mrs. Hubert Kuehn of Greenwood and Mrs. Alfred Laabs of Standley; three brothers, Louie and Harry of Herschel Sask, Canada and John Seibold of Greenwood. One brother and twin sisters preceded her in death in infancy, also her mother, passing away June 10, 1931. Funeral services were held from Our Savior's Lutheran Church. Interment was made at the Cornell Cemetery.

November 12, 1914: Mr. Hubert Kuehn and Miss Lena Seibold were quietly married last Wednesday evening. They are making their home on the farm that he has rented from his father. GREENWOOD GLEANER

Kuehn, Lena nee SEIBOLD (4 Mar 1894 – 31 May 1983)
Mrs. Hubert (Lena) Kuehn, 89, of 118 N. Andrews, Greenwood, died May 31, 1983 at Memorial Hospital, Neillsville. Funeral services were at Immanuel United Church of Christ. Interment was in the West Side Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were grandsons, Lynn Hodnett, Allan Hodnett, Larry Hodnett, Mark Stasek, Lee Happel and Dale Kuehn. Lena Seibold was born on March 4, 1894, in the Town of Warner to Andrew and Lena (nee Conrad) Seibold. She received her education at Braun Settlement School. On Nov. 11, 1914, she and Hubert Kuehn were married in the Town of Warner. After their marriage, they farmed in the Town of Warner. For the past 16 years, they have been living in the City of Greenwood.

Survivors include her husband Hubert, two daughters, Mrs. Harold (Eileen) Hodnett of Withee and Mrs. John (Ivalyn) Stephan of Waldo, Wis. one son, Harold Kuehn of Owen one brother, John Seibold of Greenwood, one sister Mrs. Alfred (Ina) Laabs of Mauston. Preceding her in death, besides her parents, were three sons, two brothers and two sisters. (See Kuehn family of Warner township for more info)

Mrs. Christian Semf died at her home about three miles east of this village in the town of Loyal, Clark Co, Wis. on Sept. 24, 1909, at the age of seventy-four years. Deceased was born in Milwaukee in 1835. Her parents died when she was an infant and she was brought up by an uncle and aunt and later was married to Christian Semf. They came to Clark Co, Wis. about twenty-five years ago. She leaves five sons, all of who reside here, and two daughters of Los Angeles, Cal., to mourn her loss. The funeral services were held at the Lutheran Church and the remains interred in the Lutheran Cemetery. (Cemetery info taken from this obit, deceased first or maiden name not listed. This is the only “Semf” listing on CC records.)

1905< #82 Larson, Anthony Head W M 62 Widower Norway Norway Farmer 4 O F Joseph Son W M 17 S Wisconsin Norway Farm Laborer 10 Severson, John Son in Law W M 24 M Norway Norway Farm Laborer 9 Edith Daughter W F 22 M Wisconsin Norway Verne Grandson W M 7 S Wisconsin Wis/Norway Ernest Grandson W M 3 S Wisconsin Wis/Norway Lilly Grand Daughter W F 1 S Wisconsin Wis/Norway Larson, Lena Daughter W F 14 S Wisconsin Norway (Also see Larson family of Warner township for more details)

John Severson died at his home northeast of Greenwood from pneumonia. He had been ill only a week and was not though to be in a serious condition. He had been a resident of this community for some thirty years and had followed the occupation of farmer. Deceased was born (father was Anslen Severson) in Norway March 20, 1874, and came to this country when a small boy. He leaves a (8 mo pregnant) wife and six children to mourn his sudden departure from this life. Funeral services were held from the M.E. Church. Interment was made in the Greenwood Cemetery.

Edith Larson Severson was born (of Anthony and Ingbor nee Haroldson Larson) on the old home farm near Greenwood February 29, 1880, and on January 12, 1938 at River Pines Sanatorium in Stevens Point, she passed away after a long illness. She was at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Lillian Schmidt, who tenderly cared for her from April 1937 until December 29th, when she was taken to the sanatorium.

In 1897 she was united in marriage to John Severson, who preceded her in death in April 1914. Eight children were born to this union, Vern (1898-1984 obit) of Greenwood, Arnold of Phelps, Lillian (Mrs. Hans Schmidt Hans Schmidt d. 1943, Lillian next m. Tony Passerelle) of Willard, Elmer (1906-1967 obit) of Willard, Floyd of Prescott, Beatrice (Mrs. Frank Heinzen) of Shawano, and two sons, Arthur E. (10 April 1900 – 7 Aug 1901) and (Elmer) Johnny (6 Dec – 8 Dec 1914) who died in infancy. The funeral services were held at the Methodist Church in Greenwood. The pallbearers were six nephews, Lawrence Johnson, Clarence Hendrickson, Lawrence Larson and Walter Johnson. She was laid to rest in the Greenwood Cemetery. Mrs. Severson leaves to mourn her loss, besides her children, three sisters, Ms. Matilda Hendrickson, Mrs. Helma Salzwedel, Mrs. Tena Rossow and three brothers, Louie, John and Jacob all of Washington.

Miss Beatrice Edith Severson, daughter of Mrs. Edith Severson, Town of Loyal became the bride of Frank Heinzen of Marshfield, who is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Heinzen of Marshfield, at the Catholic parsonage of Marshfield. Miss Eva Saller of Willard who attended her as bridesmaid. The bride’s brother, Elmer Severson acted as best man.

SEVERSON, Elmer John (24 Aug 1906 – 16 Jan 1967)
Elmer John Severson, 60, Willard, died Jan. 16, 1967 in the Memorial Hospital at Neillsville, following a lingering illness. Services were conducted at the Hill Funeral Home with the pastor of Immanuel-Zion United Churches of Christ, officiating. Burial was made in the Greenwood Cemetery. Mr. Severson was born (parents John and Edith nee Larson Severson) Aug. 24, 1906, at Greenwood, and had lived and farmed in the Greenwood-Willard area his entire life. Survivors include his wife, the former Eva Zallar, four daughters, Mrs. Walter (Edith) Backus and Mrs. William (Eldora) Vollrath, both of Willard; Mrs. Gayle (Yvonne) Tieman, Milwaukee and Mrs. Harvey (Virjean) Pehlke, Neillsville; two sons, John, Kansas City, Kan. and Carl, Denver, Col.; two sisters, Mrs. Tony (lily) Passerelle, Milwaukee and Mrs. Frank (Beatrice) Heinzen, Marshfield; two brothers, Vern, Greenwood and Floyd, Prescott. A brother preceded him in death.

Funeral services were at Rinka Funeral Home, Greenwood, for Vern Severson, 86, of Town of Beaver, Clark Co. Mr. Severson died at St. Joseph's Hospital, on April 4, 1984. Officiating at the service was the Loyal Free Methodist Church and the Beaver Town Church. Burial was in the Greenwood Cemetery. Vern Severson was born on Feb. 27, 1898, in Clark Co. He received his education at Christopherson School. In his younger years, he was a stone mason. He also farmed in the Town of Beaver until he retired. On June 8, 1921, he and Luella Stabnow were married in the Town of Beaver. Surviving him are his wife two sons, Lester of Greenwood and Douglas of Schaumburg, Ill. three daughters, Mrs. Vera Heck of Greenwood, Mrs. Ralph (Ethel) Thomas of Loyal and Mrs. George (Alice) Scott of Crystal Lake, Ill. one brother, Floyd of Prescott, Wis. two sisters, Mrs. Lillian Passarelli of Brooksville, Fla and Mrs. Frank (Beatrice) Heinzen of Marshfield. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Edith (nee Larson) Severson, four brothers and three sisters.

Vern Severson, who grew up to be the father of Lester Severson, is the boy on the left.

The man and little girl standing on the plank could be Sam Severson (Warner sec 36) and his daughter Marian (born 17 Sept 1902). The Olson family had no daughters or granddaughters who would have been about 4 years old in 1907. The man standing to the far right was probably Emanuel Lewis (1861-1928) who came to Clark Co. with the Withee family, and had land in Warner sec 21 and 22, and his son Price Lewis (b. c 1897) Note: I could not find any relationship between John (1874-1914) & Edith nee Larson Severson of sec 36 Warner township, parents of Vern (1898-1984) Severson who lived in Beaver township and the Simon/Sam (1863-1922) and Mary nee Sheldon Severson family who also lived in sec 36 Warner township. The Sam Severson farm was directly south of the Andrew (1867-1943) Olson farm in Warner sec 36.

1905< #76 Severson, Simon Head W M 40 M Norway Norway Bee Farmer 10 O F Mary Wife W F 29 M Wisconsin Ohio House Keeper Mabel Daughter W F 9 S Wisconsin Wis/Norway Claude Son W M 8 S Wisconsin Wis/Norway Vivian Daughter W F 6 S Wisconsin Wis/Norway Hugh Son W M 4 S Wisconsin Wis/Norway Marian Daughter W F 2 S Wisconsin Wis/Norway Bertha Daughter W F 3/12 S Wisconsin Wis/Norway

After an illness of long duration, Sam Severson (born Vesteralen, Norway) died at his home east of Greenwood Sept. 7, 1922. Deceased had been suffering with cancer of the stomach for several years. He was about 55 years of age at the time of his death. He leaves a wife and 8 (s/b 11) children to mourn his loss. The funeral was held last Saturday and the body laid to rest in the Greenwood Cemetery.

Funeral services for Mrs. May Severson, 74, were held at the Grace Methodist Church. She died today at her home of a heart attack. She had been in poor health since September. Burial was made in the Greenwood cemetery. Mrs. Severson, nee Sheldon, was born Dec. 16, 1875 at Dundee. While a young girl she came to Clark Co with her parents and lived on a farm near Unity. Before her marriage to Sam Severson in Greenwood 56 years ago she taught at the Christofferson School northeast of here. Surviving children include Claude (1897-1970 obit) and Hugh (1901-1985 obit), Greenwood; Mrs. Vernal (Mabel 1896-1968 obit) Bold, McClusky, N. D.; Mrs. Carl (Vivian 1899-1962 obit) Schmidt, Bennett; Mrs. Thomas (Marion 17 Sept 1902 – 13 Nov 1985) Ozanich, Mrs. Harry (Leida 16 Mar 1911 – 16 Sept 1980) Kurtzheim, and Miss Angela (1909-2000 obit) Severson, all of Milwaukee; Mrs. Leroy (Grace) Kretlow, Cedarburg, Mrs. Paul (Bertha 1905-1971 obit) Brandt, Stratford; and Mrs. Lester (Gertrude 1908-1995 obit) Schuette and Mrs. Ernest (Dorothy 1917-2003 obit) Molle, both of Unity. Three sisters, Mrs. John Fuller, Unity; Mrs. Leida Steck, Cour de Lane, Idaho; and Emily, Oakland, Calif.; a brother, Chester, Merrill. Her husband; three sisters, and two brothers, preceded her in death.

May 14, 1905 West Beaver: Mr. and Mrs. Martin Richeleu and two youngest children Margie and Doris visited at Sam Severson’s Sunday.

Claude Simon Severson, 72, died Jan. 20, 1970 at St. Mary's Hospital of Ladysmith, where he had been a patient for a week. He had been a resident of the Ladysmith nursing home for a year and had been in poor health following a stroke several years ago. Mr. Severson, son of Sam and May (Sheldon) Severson, was born in Greenwood June 30, 1897. He received his education in the Greenwood schools and worked at line construction and in lumber camps. He served as a staff sergeant in France in World War II. He never married. Survivors include a brother, Hugh Severson of Greenwood seven sisters, Miss Angela Severson, Mrs. Thomas (Marion) Ozanich, Mrs. Harry (Leda) Kurtzheim, Mrs. Abe (Grace) Luntz, all of Milwaukee, Mrs. Paul (Bertha) Brandt of Spencer, Mrs. Lester (Gertrude) Schuette and Mrs. Ernst (Dorothy) Molle, both of Unity. Funeral services were held from the Hill funeral home in Greenwood. Military rites were in charge of the Wallis-Hinker Legion Post, No. 238. The pastor of the Zion United Church of Christ, officiated. Burial was made in the Greenwood Cemetery.

Hugh Severson, 83, 610 E. Schofield, Greenwood, died Jan. 26, 1985 at 6:30 p.m. at St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield. Funeral services were held at United Church of Christ. Burial was in the Greenwood Cemetery. He was born June 16, 1901 at Greenwood to Sam and May (nee Sheldon) Severson. He received his education at Greenwood Schools. On Sept. 29, 1940 he married Frieda Keiner at Greenwood. He worked as an electrical lineman for Clark Electric in the Greenwood area, also for Arco Electric in Michigan, Minnesota, Oregon and Wisconsin. He retired in 1968. He was a member of Zion United Church and Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. He is survived by his wife one daughter, Mrs. Roy (Carol) Kaisler, Waukesha six sisters, Mrs. Thomas (Marian) Ozanich, Milwaukee, Miss Angela Severson, Milwaukee, Mrs. Lester (Gertrude) Schuette, Aurora, Col., Mrs. Leida Kurtzheim, Spencer, Mrs. Grace Luntz, Spencer, Mrs. Ernst (Dorothy) Molle, Abbotsford. He is preceded in death by his parents, three sisters and one brother, and a daughter in infancy.

Karen Faith Severson, 4-month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Severson, died Aug. 23, 1943 at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth, Minn., where her parents have been living for the past two months. The child was taken to the hospital on Saturday, and death was ascribed to an enlarged heart. Karen was born at St. Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield on April 23, 1943. Her mother is the former Frieda Keiner of Greenwood, Clark Co. Funeral services were at Zion Reformed Church, Greenwood and burial took place in the Greenwood Cemetery. Surviving besides the child’s parents are her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Christ Keiner and Mrs. May Severson, Greenwood.

Greenwood High School class of 1916: "Mable Severson as wise as an owl, she always smiles and never scowls; she's the Valedictorian of the class, and 'tis hard to find a truer lass." German and English; Vice-President, 3; Valedictorian; "Mrs. Briggs of the Poultry Yard."

Funeral services were conducted at the Methodist Church in Bismarck, N.D., for Mrs. Vernal Bold, 71, McClusky, N.D., a former Greenwood resident, who died Jan. 9, 1968, in a hospital at Bismarck, N.D. Burial took place at the Greenwood Cemetery. Committal rites were conducted by the pastor of Grace Methodist Church at Greenwood. The former Mable Severson was born (to Sam and May nee Sheldon Severson) June 21, 1896, at Greenwood, and was a graduate of the Greenwood High School with the class of 1916. She had taught school in North Dakota and later was employed in the county seat. Her marriage to Vernal Bold took place Oct. 27, 1920, at Chasely, N.D. After their marriage, the couple lived for several years at Chasely, N.D., and then moved to McClusky, N.D. In addition to her husband, survivors are six sons, Russell, Mr. Morris, Ill.; Dallas, McClusky, N.D.; Forrest, Carrington, N.D.; Wendal, San Jose, Calif.; Darrell, Towner, N.D.; Kenneth, Los Angeles, Calif.; and three daughters, Mrs. Milton (Betty) Nies, Bismarck, N.D.; Mrs. Lanny (Bonnie) Wilson, Boulder, Colo. and Mrs. Dean (Donella) Johnson, Bismarck, N.D.; two brothers, Claude and Hugh Severson, both of Greenwood; seven sisters, Mrs. Thomas (Marion) Ozanich, Mrs. Leida Kurtzheim, Mrs. Abe (Grace) Luntz and Miss Angela Severson, Milwaukee; Mrs. Paul (Bertha) Brandt, Spencer; Mrs. Lester (Gertrude) Schuette and Mrs. Ernst (Dorothy) Molle, both of Unity. A sister preceded her in death.

Greenwood High School Freshman class of 1916: Vivian Severson "Viv" "To become famous" (Aim) "Peacefulness" (Claim to distinction)

Mrs. Carl Schmidt, 62, Middleton, died Jan. 29, 1962 at the University Hospital in Madison. She had been in ill health for several years. Funeral services were held at the Myre Funeral Home, the Pastor of Loyal Methodist Church officiated and burial was made in the Greenwood Cemetery. The former Vivian Severson was born (to Sam and May nee Sheldon Severson) April 11, 1899 in the Town of Warner, Clark Co. She was married Nov. 3, 1923 to Carl Schmidt. They lived in the Clark Co area until 1941, when the family moved to Bennett. In 1958 they moved to Middleton. She is survived by her husband and three sons, Herbert, Superior; Elwood and James, Middleton; four daughters: Mrs. Garth (Lorraine) Luchterland, Loyal; Mrs. Theodore, (Doris) Sannwald, Superior; Mrs. Richard (Shirley) Bertrang, Waunekee, and Miss Phyllis Schmidt, Middleton;

two brothers, Claud and Hugh Severson, Greenwood; eight sisters, Mrs. Ernst (Dorothy) Molle and Mrs. Lester (Gertrude) Schuette, Unity; Mrs. Vernal (Mable) Bold, McClusky, N.D.; Mrs. Paul (Bertha) Brandt, Franksville and Mrs. Tom (Marion) Ozanich, Mrs. Abe (Grace) Lunz, Mrs. Harry (Lieda ) Kurtzheim and Miss Ann Severson, Milwaukee.

Angela H. Severson, 91, Spencer, died Dec. 13, 2000, at the Marshfield Center. At her request, no funeral services will be held. Angela Hazel Severson was born on July 28, 1909, in Greenwood, to Sam and May (nee Sheldon) Severson. She was raised and educated in Greenwood, graduating from Greenwood High School. She moved to Milwaukee and worked there for many years in factories. In 1996, she moved from Milwaukee to Spencer and resided there until the time of her death. Survivors include two sisters, Grace Luntz and Dorothy Molle, both of Spencer. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and six sisters.

Mrs. Paul (Bertha) Brandt, 66, Loyal, Clark Co, died Sept 20, 1971 at her home following a lingering illness. Funeral Services were held at the United Methodist Church in Loyal with interment in the Greenwood cemetery. The former Bertha Severson was born (to Sam and May nee Sheldon Severson) Feb. 10, 1905, in Greenwood. She was married Oct. 10, 1928, to Paul Brandt, in Greenwood. The couple operated a farm in the town of Beaver, near Loyal, until 1948, when they moved to Stratford. In 1950 they went to Racine and four years ago they moved to Spencer. In 1969 they came back to Loyal where they retired. Survivors include her husband, a son, John Brandt, Unity; a daughter, Mrs. Leonard (Darlene) Nelson, Racine; a foster daughter, Miss Debra Severson, Racine; a brother, Hugh Severson, Greenwood and six sisters, Mrs. Thomas (Marion) Ozanich, Mrs. Abe (Grace) Luntz, Mrs. Leida Kurtzheim, and Miss Anna Severson, all of Milwaukee and Mrs. Ernt (Dorothy) Molle, and Mrs. Lester (Gertrude) Schuette, both of Unity.

Gertrude Tena Schuette, 87, Aurora, Col., died Dec. 23, 1995, at her home. Burial was in the Greenwood Cemetery. Gertrude Tena Severson was born on Jan. 16, 1908, in Greenwood, Clark Co, to Simon and May (nee Sheldon) Severson. She married Lester Schuette on Nov. 28, 1931, in Unity. They owned a farm in the town of Beaver until 1977, when they moved to Colorado. In her later years, she became an accomplished artist, doing oil painting and Norwegian rosemaling. She also enjoyed teaching classes in both at the Aurora Senior Center for the past 16 years. Survivors include one daughter, Marion (Lyland) Baumann, Aurora, Col., two grandsons, James and Joseph Baumann, Aurora, Col. and four sisters, Ann Severson, Milwukee, Lieda Kurtzheim, Grace Luntz and Dorothy Molle, Spencer. She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, two brothers and four sisters.

Dorothy E. Molle, 86, Marshfield, formerly of Spencer, died Nov. 24, 2003, in the Palliative Care Unit of St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield. There will be no funeral services. Dorothy Ellen Severson was born July 8, 1917 in Greenwood, to Sam and May (nee Sheldon) Severson. She married Ernst H. Molle on Oct. 16, 1937 in Greenwood.

After their marriage, they took over the Molle family farm and farmed until retiring in 1976. Then they moved to Abbotsford, and lived there until moving to Spencer in 1992. She continued to live in Spencer after the death of her husband on May 16, 1996, then entered the Marshfield Center. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Spencer. Her interests included ceramics, crocheting, and knitting. Survivors include two sons, Melford (Mary) Molle, Marshfield, and Wayne (Karen) Molle, Hanover, Ill.; one sister, Grace Luntz, Marshfield. Preceding her in death were her parents, her husband, two brothers, and eight sisters.

Last week E.K. (Elias) Sheets received a telegram that his mother had passed away at Columbus Grove, Ohio, but was received here (Greenwood) too late for any of the three sons to get home in time for the funeral. Of Mrs. Sheets the “Putman County Vidette” says:

“Tuesday morning at four o’clock occurred the death of Mrs. Mahalath Sheets, wife of John Sheets, deceased, at the age of 91 years. Mrs. Sheets was born Sept. 3, 1818, in Lawrence Co., N.Y., and moved to Ohio in the year 1833. She was united in marriage to John Sheets in 1847 and moved to the country and resided on one farm for nearly fifty years. The deceased united with the Evangelical Church in childhood. She leaves to mourn her departure 6 children, Ex-Attorney General J.M. Sheets, Mrs. Rimer with whom she lived, E.K., A.S. and J.A. Sheets of Greenwood, Wis., and Nancy Bogart. Funeral services were held Thursday from the U.B. Church of Lima. Burial at Truro Cemetery.”

1905< #83 Sheets, Joseph Head W M 49 M Ohio NY/Penn Farmer 12 O F Nanacy Wife W F 40 M Indiana Ohio House Keeper Dexter Son W M 15 S Ohio Ind/Ohio Farm Laborer Josie Daughter W F 13 S Ohio Ind/Ohio Asa son W M 10 S Ohio Ind/Ohio Adrian son W M 8 S Ohio Ind/Ohio Chester Son W M 1 S Wisconsin Ind/Ohio

Joseph Asa Sheets was born in Putman Co Ohio Sep 30, 1855 and passed away in Greenwood, Wis., Oct 2, 1930, at the age of 75 years and 2 days. Mr. Sheets was united in marriage to Nancy L. Grove, Sep 30, 1888. Five children were born to this union Carl, Asa L. and Leroy of Greenwood Mrs. J. C. Englebretson (Josie) of Cheboygan, Mich., and Adrian, deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Sheets came to Wisconsin in 1898, settling on a farm two and one-half miles northeast of Greenwood, where on account of the ill health of Mr. Sheets, they left the farm and came to Greenwood where they have since resided. Mr. Sheets leaves to mourn, besides his wife and children, three brothers, Elias, of Lemon, South Dakota; John, of Menlo Park, Calif.; Alanzo F. of Greenwood, Wis.; two sisters, Mrs. Rhoda Rimer of Lima, Ohio and Mrs. Nancy Bogart of Lima, Ohio. The funeral services were held in the Methodist Church, the Order of Masons had charge of the services. He was laid to rest in the Greenwood cemetery.

Mrs. Nancy Leandrey Sheets, 82, a resident of Greenwood from 1898 until the death of her husband in 1930, died Feb 19, 1948 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Chippewa Falls. She had been making her home with her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Sheets, at Boyd at the time of her last illness, although she had been in poor health for some time due to a heart ailment. She suffered a stroke five days before her death and was taken to the hospital. Funeral services were at Grace Methodist Church. Burial was made in the Greenwood Cemetery. Mrs. Sheets, nee Grove, was born in Wakarusa, Ind., July 12, 1865, and was married to Joseph Asa Sheets Sept 30, 1888, when she and her husband came to farm 4 miles northeast of Greenwood. Since the death of her husband she made her home with her children. Surviving are three sons, Dexter Carlton Sheets, Curtiss, and Asa Leland and Chester Leroy Sheets, both of Boyd. A son, Adrian Garfield Sheets (Greenwood Cemetery: 27 July 1896 – 31 July 1908), and a daughter, Mrs. John (Josie) Englebretson, preceded her in death, as did her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Levi Grove.

Nov 15 1901: “Our thanks are due to J. A. Sheets for some bouncing specimens of this year’s potato crop in Clark County. One of the tubers weighed three pounds.”

On July 5, 1916, at the Methodist parsonage in Greenwood, occurred the marriage of Miss Alma M. Ystad to Mr. Dexter Carl Sheets. (Son of Joseph and Nancy nee Grove Sheets) They were accompanied by Miss Manda Ystad, sister of the bride, and Mr. Leland Sheets, brother of the groom. They will reside on the farm belonging to the groom's father northeast of the city. Lived in Hoard Townshp. Child Nancy Dec13-22, 1832 buried Greenwood cemetery. Son John A. Sheets 1923-1987 buried St. Paul cemetery, Hoard township.

A pretty wedding of the holiday season was solemnized at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Parsonage, Green Grove, when Miss Virginia Sheets, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Sheets of Hoard (Clark Co., Wis.) Township, became the bride of Henry Dunow, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gust Dunow, Owen route 2. Martin Williams served as best man. The couple will make their home with the groom’s parents.

Funeral services were conducted at Rinka Funeral Home, Greenwood, for Asa Leland Sheets, 82, a former Greenwood resident. Zion United Church of Christ officiated, and Burial was made in the Greenwood Cemetery. Asa Leland Sheets passed away on July 20, 1976, at the Neillsville Memorial Home. Asa Leland Sheets was born to Asa Joseph and Nancy (nee Grove) Sheets on Jan 14, 1894, at Columbus Grove, Ohio. He was never married (Greenwood cemetery has married Ethel M. Sanford 5 Aug 1916, marriage not confirmed in CC records. Ethel M. Sanford was born 22 Mar 1900 per birth index, nothing more known of her, not mentioned in Sanford CC records.), and came to Greenwood at an early age. He farmed in the Greenwood area all his life and has lived at Bryan's Home for the aged for the past eleven years. In Sept. 1975, he entered Memorial Home in Neillsville. He was preceded in death by one sister and three brothers.

Services for Chester Le Roy Sheets, 70, of Route 2, Boyd, formerly of Greenwood, were held at the Hill Funeral Home, Greenwood. Mr. Sheets died Sept 10, 1974, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire, where he was taken following a stroke. Service at the Loyal United Methodist Church. Burial was in the Greenwood cemetery, where military rites were conducted by the Wallis-Hinker American Legion Post No. 238. Mr. Sheets was born June 4, 1904, in Greenwood (to Asa Joseph and Nancy Grove Sheets) and was married Dec. 27, 1943, at Cadott to the former Mary Gindt, who survives him. Other survivors include a son, George, Stanley two daughters, Mrs. Robert (Nancy) Stocks, Tucson, Ariz., and Barbara, at home and a brother, Leland, Neillsville.

Elias Kramer Sheets was born on a farm in Putman Co, Ohio, July 19, 1852. Here he grew to manhood and on Oct 1, 1876 was united in marriage to Miss Mary Kiefer. To this union was born four children. The family resided upon their Ohio farm until Oct. 1899, then moved to Greenwood. In the fall of 1926, Mr. Sheets with his wife, moved to California. Since June 1930, he made his home with his daughter, Daisy, near Lemmon, S.D., where he quietly passed away on Jan. 5, 1935, at the age of 82 years, 5 months and 16 days. He leaves to mourn his departure, his wife, Mary, in Azusa, Cal.; two daughters, Mrs. Daisy Umback, Lemmon, S.D.; Mrs. Gaile Tscharner, Azusa, Cal.; two sons, Charlie in Minneapolis, Minn., and Elmer in Fullerton, Cal, two brothers, Alonzo of Greenwood, Wis., and John in Stanford University, Cal., one sister, Nancy Bogart in Lima, Ohio.

Mary Keifer was born in Putnam Co, Ohio, in 1854 and was married to Elias Kramer Sheets. They lived in Ohio until 1899 when they moved to Greenwood, Wis. Ten years ago Mr. and Mrs. Sheets left Greenwood, Mr. Sheets went to Lemon, S.D., to live with their daughter, Daisy, Mrs. F. Umback, while Mrs. Sheets went to Azusa, Cal to live with her daughter, Gail, Mrs. P. Tscharner. She lived with Mrs. Tscharner until this last year when she went to live with her son Elmer at Fullerton, Cal. She passed away at the home of her son Elmer on Nov 25 (?) 1935. Funeral services were held Nov 19 (?) 1935, and her body was laid to rest in the Loma Vista Cemetery. Her husband preceded her in death last February (Jan) and was buried in Greenwood. Mrs. Sheets was 82 years of age. She is survived by four children, Mrs. F. Umback, Lemon, S.D. Mrs. P. Tscharner, Azusa, Cal Charlie, Minneapolis, Minn. and Elmer, Fullerton, Cal.

2-11-1881 “After holding up a respected citizen one day last week to see what he knew, we failed to mention the visit of Mrs. E.K. Sheets to Marshfield. But then, we would rather be caught saying too little, than too much.” Gleaner

“The first millinery store in town was that of Miss, Bertha Mason, later Mrs. G. L. Buland, who brought hats from Neillsville to sell here. Daisy Sheets Dawes built the building just south of Leach's market and conducted a small store having a stock of supplies for ladies, including hats. Later, her mother, Mrs. E. K. Sheets, had a millinery store there....” Greenwood History chapter VI

>Nov 16 1900: “Concert Saturday night [Nov. 10, 1900] at Begley Opera Hall given by Mrs. Robert Schofield. Mrs. Schofield assisted by the Mandolin Club; coronet solos by Ed Wollenberg. Misses Rose Bowen, Naomi Carpenter and Gail Sheets produced a musical composition. Faye Hunt and Gail Sheets sang a duet; Naomi Carpenter sang a solo. Mrs. Schofield and Addie Ketchpaw sang a duet as well as the full chorus and a male quartet [unnamed]. Miss Mabel Bishop played an instrumental solo.” Gleaner

April 19 1906: “The friends of Chas. Sheets will be pleased to learn of his success in completing his work at the La Crosse Business University last week and going at once to a good position in a land office at Wheaton, Minn., where he began work Monday of this week. Charlie is the older son of Mr. and Mrs. E. K. Sheets and is a hard working, ambitious young man who is bound to forge to the front.”

Aug 30 1906: “Chas. Sheets returned to his work at Wheaton, Minn., last week Tuesday after spending a few days with his parents. He reported his brother Elmer doing nicely and well pleased with his position in the lumber yard there.”

Mr. Alonzo F. Sheets passed away at his home May 22, 1936 at the age of 78 years, 11 months and 22 days. Death was due to leakage of the heart. The deceased was born on a farm near Columbus Grove, Ohio, May 30, 1858. On Oct. 26, 1893, he was married to Ida Davis (3 June 1874 – 3 Mar 1952). Four daughters were born to this union two (Edna 1894-1920 obit and Mahala 1899-1920 obit) having preceded him in death. The close relatives surviving him are his wife, two daughters, Mrs. George Humke (Lelah Sheets Humke 1896-1973), of the town of Warner, Evangeline (1902-1995 obit) at home, one brother, John, in California and one sister, Mrs. Nancy Bogart of Lima, Ohio. Funeral services were held at the home.

Feb 1906: “A. F. Sheets came home Monday evening from Rib Lake, the camp he has been in having gotten through with their cutting for this season.”

Feb 15 1906: “A. F. Sheets has given us a record of what his two cows did for 1905, he keeping them here in town and selling milk to his neighbors at the going rate of five cents per quart. $97.40 was the amount of milk sold, no record having been kept of the milk and cream used at home, which he places, to be on the conservative side, at $20. This would make a total of $117.40 earned by the two cows, or $58.70 each.”

Edna Clytice Sheets was born April 30, 1894, near Columbus Grove, Ohio, and died June 25, 1920 at Greenwood. She came to this place with her parents (Alonzo and Ida nee Davis Sheets) when 7 years of age. She graduated with the class of 1912. After attending the Normal at Oshkosh she spent five years teaching school near Greenwood. In 1917 she entered a training school for nurses, it was there during the “flu” she contacted the disease that caused her death. She leaves to mourn their loss, father, mother, three sisters. The funeral services were held at the M.E. Church, remains were laid to rest in the Greenwood Cemetery.

Mahala Ruth Sheets, born (of Alonzo and Ida nee Davis Sheets) in Putnam Co., Ohio, June 8, 1899, died at the Mendota Hospital of erysipelas, Dec. 4, 1920. Her age was twenty-one years, five months and twenty-six days. [Erysipelas - An acute, febrile, infectious disease, caused by a specific group of streptococcus bacterium and characterized by a diffusely spreading, deep-red inflammation of the skin or mucous membranes causing a rash with a well-defined margin; Contagious skin disease, due to infection of the blood with vesicular bulbous lesions. Synonyms: Rose, Saint Anthony's Fire.]

Evangeline L. Diaz, 92, formerly of Greenwood, died Feb. 26, 1995, at Highland Park Manor, Enid, Oklahoma. Funeral services were held in the chapel at Henninger-Allen Funeral Home, Enid, Oklahoma. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery. Evangeline L. Sheets was born on May 27, 1902, in Greenwood, to Alonzo and Ida (nee Davis) Sheets. She graduated from Greenwood High School in 1920 and later from Eau Claire Teachers College in Eau Claire. She taught for many years in Clark Co rural schools before moving to Enid in Nov. 1955. On Nov. 2, 1957, she married Joe L. Diaz. He preceded her in death on July 30, 1968. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Enid, the Parksinson Sunday School class, United Methodist Women, Rebekah Lodge 21, AARP Chapter 3040, and Royal Neighbors of America. Survivors include nieces Verona Jackson, Sparta; Ruth Toburen, Greenwood and Jeanette Horn, Thorp and nephews Irvin Humke and Paul Humke, Greenwood. She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents and three sisters.

1905< #128 Silvers, Zepkinate Head W M 70 Widower Indiana Indiana O M H Morgan Son W M 32 M Indiana Indiana Day Laborer 10 Jane D Inlaw W F 27 M Wisconsin Wisconsin Henry Grandson W M 8 S Wisconsin Wis/Indiana (no name) Grand Daughter W F 2 S Wisconsin Wis/Indiana Jerime Grand Daughter W F 11 S Wisconsin Wis/Indiana Adams, Richard Grandson W M 21 S Indiana Indiana Charles Grandson W M 19 S Indiana Indiana Nothing found on Richard or Charles Adams, evidently children of Zepaniah’s unnamed daughter and her husband surname Adams.

1905< #127 Silvers, Frank Head W M 36 M Indiana Indiana Mason 6 O M H Maargaret Wife W F 40 M Wisconsin Indiana

Zephaniah Silvers (son of Francis Silvers per cemetery records) died at the home of his son, Morgan Silvers, on the West Side, Town of Warner, July 22, 1911, at the age of 77 years. Heart trouble was the cause of his death. The funeral was held at the home. The burial took place in the Braun Settlement Cemetery. Several of the old soldiers were present at the Funeral. Deceased was an old soldier, having served in the Civil War in an Indian regiment that was enlisted at the last call for volunteers. He was the father of eight children, two of whom survive him, Frank and Morgan of the West Side.

Silvers, Zephaniah Co. A, 147th IN Inf. Civil War Vet Warner township, buried Forest Hill

The funeral service in memory of Mrs. Louisa Silvers whose death was mentioned last week, occurred from the home in Braun Settlement. Interment took place in the Braun Settlement cemetery. Louisa Foust, as deceased was known before her marriage to Zeph. Silvers, was born in 1834. She moved with her family to this county about five years ago, coming from Crawford County. She leaves besides her husband several children and other near relatives.

Joseph Silvers (son of Jeremiah and Louisa Silvers per Greenwood cemetery, think “Jeremiah” should be “Zephaniah”) whose home was five miles west of here, while sawing logs in Z. Sanford’s camp Wednesday, was struck on the head by a falling limb and instantly killed. Four men saw the manner of his death, but he was brought to this city where an inquest was held over his body. His funeral occurred yesterday forenoon from the Presbyterian church. Interment took place in the Greenwood cemetery. Deceased leaves a wife (Nora) and two young children.

BRAUN SETTLEMENT SCHOOL 1912 – 1913: Louie Silvers, Henry Silvers (children of Morgan and Jane Silvers, grandchildren of Zephania and Louise nee Foust Silvers)

Braun Settlement (Forest Hill) cemetery: Louise Ellen Silvers 24 April 1901 – 7 Feb 1903, daughter of Morgan and Jane Silvers.

>Michael Simon, for many years a resident of this vicinity and owner of a farm northwest of Greenwood, Clark Co, died in Stockville, Nebraska, March 30th, 1927. The following was taken from the Hobrook, Nebraska Observers. Michael Simon was born Oct. 13, 1851, near Christiana, Norway and departed this life at the home of his sister, Mrs. Sarah Van Pelt, in Stockville, Nebraska, March 30, 1927, age Seventy five years, five months and seventeen days. In 1857, with his parents, he migrated to America, where they settled on a farm in Dane Co, Wis., later moving to Iowa Co of that state, until 1904, when he located on a farm eight miles northwest of Greenwood, in Clark Co, Wisconsin.

In 1875 he began his service as a teacher in the public schools, which service continued for many years. He was never married and always lived a quiet life. He was a member of the Norwegian Lutheran Church. Michael Simon was one of a family of seven children, and those surviving him are, one brother, Ole Simon of Holbrook, Nebraska and two sisters, Mrs. Amanda Waits of Holbrook, Neb., and Mrs. Sarah Van Pelt of Stockville, Neb. three brothers preceding him, Peter Simon in 1886, Nels Simon in 1918 and John Simon in 1925. Owing to failing health, he was brought to Holbrook last September, where he was cared for at the home of his brother until January, when he was taken to the home of his sister in Stockville. Funeral services were conducted in Deer Creek Norwegian Lutheran Church by the pastor and the body was laid to rest in Deer Creek Lutheran Cemetery. GREENWOOD GLEANER 4/14/1927

BRAUN SETTLEMENT SCHOOL 1912 – 1913: Ernest Kreissig, Clerk; Adolph Wessel, Director; Michael Simons, Treasurer

1875 census: Smith, Robt.; 3 male, 5 female (husband of Eliz Herse Smith)

1895 census, head of family: Sam Smith (son of Robert and Eliz Smith) 1 male, 1 female

1895 census, head of family: Wm Smith (son of Robert and Eliz Smith) 2 male, 4 female

1895 census, head of family: Mrs. Robert Smith (Elizabeth) 2 male, 2 female

1905< #2 Smith, Elizabeth Head W F 67 Widow Canada Ireland Farmer 0 O F Robert Son W M 30 S Wisconsin Ire/Canada Farm Laborer 11 Mark Son W M 27 S Wisconsin Ire/Canada Farmer 11

Robert Smith was born in 1824. He married to Elizabeth Herse, the last day of January, 1859. When Robert died, March 1, 1894, she continued living in with her son, Robert G. Smith, on the home place in Warner Township until she died, February 14, 1922. She and her husband are both buried in the Greenwood City Cemetery.

On Feb. 14 1922, one of Greenwood’s pioneer residents was called to the other world. Elizabeth Herse Smith was born in Toronto, Canada, Aug 5, 1837, where she resided until she was united in marriage to Robert Smith, Jan. 31, 1859. In 1871 the family moved to Black River Falls, where they resided until 1874, when they moved to Greenwood, Clark Co, Wis., where they have since lived. Her husband preceded her in death March 1, 1894, since which time she has lived with her son Mark on the home place. The deceased was the mother of a large and respected family.

Ten children were born to her, nine of who survive her: Wm of Milwaukee; Mrs. Geo. (Mary 1861-1934) Huntley and Mrs. Solon (Sarah, born c 1865) Davis of Granton; Mrs. Ed (Lydia 1879-1942) Shupe of Loyal; Mrs. Ira (unknown first name, born c1880) Davis of Oakland, Ore.; Mrs. Gus (Elizabeth 1871-1966) Vine of Greenwood; Sam (1867-1952), Rob (1875-1934) and Mark (1877-1955), all of Greenwood. One son, Hugh died Nov. 27, 1893 (no cemetery record). She also leaves to mourn her loss, one brother, Frank Herse of Algoma. Funeral services were held at the home. Burial was made in the Greenwood Cemetery.

Mary Smith, daughter of Robert and Elizabeth nee Herse Smith, married George Huntley on 12 Sept 1875. The family lived in Granton. Mary Smith Huntley buried in Windfall cemetery. Huntley, George (12 May 1854 – 8 May 1940) Mr. Huntley was born May 12, 1854, near Pottsdam, New York, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Harmon Huntley. When he was 12 years of age, he came to Wisconsin along, making the trip by boat and stage. He spent several years at the home of his sister, Mrs. Thode Davis, near Granton, and then worked in logging camps around Neillsville and Greenwood. On September 12, 1875, he was united in marriage to Miss Mary Smith at the home of her parents near Greenwood. They spent several years there before moving to the Granton community where they lived until the death of Mrs. Huntley November 25, 1934. He disposed of his farm and went to the town of York, to make his home with his daughter, Mrs. Roy Lawrence. He also spent some time each year with his son, Stillman, and family at Monticello, where he passed away May 15th, after a brief illness. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Roy Lawrence, town of York; and two sons, Stillman of Monticello, and Harmon of York; one brother, Charles, Park Falls. He was preceded in death by his wife and three sons, Francis, Milton and Vernon.

Mrs. Elizabeth Vine, 94, a former Greenwood resident, died at the Caraville Home for the Aged in Janesville where she had resided for the past five years. The body will be brought to Greenwood and the funeral was held at Grace Methodist Church, burial was made in the Greenwood Cemetery. The former Elizabeth Smith was born Feb. 25, 1871, at Black River Falls, and later moved to Greenwood with her parents, who settled on a farm in the town of Warner. Her marriage to August Vine, who preceded her in death Aug. 22, 1918, took place, April 22, 1892, at Greenwood. After their marriage, the Vines lived on a farm north of Greenwood, where Mrs. Vine resided until 1943 when she moved to Janesville with her son, Harley, and family. She also lived with other sons, Roy and Chester, until 1961, when she was admitted to the Caravilla Home. Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. William (Esther) Marvin and Mrs. Edwin (Fern) Abel, Greenwood; and Mrs. Edwin (Nina) Noah, Oilsdale, Calif.; five sons, Harley and Roy (1897-1987) Vine, Evansville; Chester and Hugh Vine, Janesville; and Algie Vine, Milwaukee. She was preceded in death by a son, Benjamine; four sisters and four brothers. See Vine family of Warner township for more details.

Robert G. Smith, son of Robert and Elizabeth (Herse) Smith, was born in the Town of Warner May 26, 1875 and passed away at his home Feb. 21, 1934. Mr. Smith spent his entire life in the vicinity of Greenwood, the last 17 years of which he lived on his farm four miles north of Greenwood.

In 1916 he was united in marriage to (Mrs.) Amelia (nee Kuhlman) Steffen. Mrs. Smith preceded him in death Feb. 20, 1924; a brother Hugh, also preceded him in death. He leaves to mourn three brothers, William of Milwaukee; Sam and Mark of the Town of Warner; five sisters, Mrs. Mary Huntley of Granton; Mrs. Sarah Davis of Oregon; Mrs. Elizabeth Vine of Greenwood and Mrs. Lydia Shupe of Loyal; also his two stepsons, Gerald and Edward Steffen. Funeral services will be held at the Greenwood Reformed Church. Burial was made in the Greenwood Cemetery.

Mrs. Emilie Smith, nee Steffen, nee Kuhlman, was born in Chicago, Ill., Aug. 8, 1877. When she was about two years old her parents moved to the town of Kildare, Juneau Co., Wis., where she remained until she was eighteen years old, when she returned to Chicago and where she united in marriage to Paul Steffen in Milwaukee on June 5, 1907. They moved to Milwaukee, where they resided until 1914, when they purchased a farm in the town of Warner, Clark Co, Wis. Two children were born to this union, Gerald, now 15 years of age and Edward, 10 years. In March 1915 Mr. Steffen died and the body was taken to Milwaukee for burial. Deceased then made her home with her mother at Milwaukee until Sept. 1916, when she became the wife of Robert Smith of the town of Warner. They made their home on the Smith farm 4 miles north and ½ mile east of this city. Mrs. Smith passed away at her home Feb. 20, 1924. Funeral services were held from the local M.E. Church. The body was laid to rest in the Greenwood Cemetery.

Funeral services were held at the Hill Funeral Home for Mark Smith, a lifelong resident of the Town of Warner, who died at his home June 20, 1955, following a lingering illness. He was 77 years of age. The pastor of Zion and West Side Evangelical and Reformed Churches officiated. Burial took place in the Greenwood Cemetery. Mr. Smith was born Aug. 11, 1877, in the Town of Warner and received his education in Greenwood schools. His marriage to Gertrude Acker took place here Oct. 7, 1929. The couple resided on a farm five miles northwest of here. Besides his widow, Mr. Smith is survived by a daughter, Miss Shirley Smith, Marshfield, a son, Mitchell Smith, at home, and a sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Vine, Evansville.

Funeral services were held in Zion United Church of Christ here for Mrs. Gertrude Smith, 61, Marshfield, a former Greenwood resident, who died Aug. 11, 1959, in St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield, after a long illness. Burial was made in Greenwood Cemetery. Mrs. Gertrude Smith, nee Acker, was born 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.

Married, at the home of the bride on Dec. 25, 1898, Mr. Edmund Shupe of Beaver to Miss Lydia Smith (daughter of Robert and Elizabeth nee Herse Smith) of Warner. Shupe, Edmond (26 May 1871 – 2 June 1931) Edmond Shupe was born in Fond du Lac County May 26, 1871. He came to Clark Co in the year of 1880 and settled with his parents on a farm northeast of Loyal. In 1898 he was married to Lydia Smith of Greenwood. They lived there on the farm until six years ago when they moved to the village of Loyal, where they have since resided. He died at his home at the age of 60 years. His death was due to heart trouble from which he had been a sufferer for many years. He leaves to mourn his death his wife, one daughter Hazel, Mrs. Paul Young of Loyal. Also one brother, Elmer of Loyal and two sisters Cora, Mrs. Nels Waterman of Amery, Wis., and Lillian, Mrs. Fred Nelson of Loyal. The funeral was held from the Methodist Church. Interment took place in the Loyal Cemetery. (Lydia also buried Loyal cemetery.)

SMITH, Sarah A. marriage 14 Oct 1883
Married, at the residence of Tucker in the town of York, Oct. 14, 1883 Mr. M. (Solon) Davis to Miss Sarah A. Smith (daughter of Robert and Elizabeth nee Herse Smith) of town of Grant.

Calvin Davis died at his home six miles northeast of Greenwood, on Jan. 7, 1925; his death was caused by leakage of the heart. Deceased was the son of Mr. and Mrs. (Sarah nee Smith) Solon Davis of Granton, Clark Co, and was born Nov. 4, 1884. On Aug. 11, 1909, he was married to Miss Lottie Berg of the town of Fremont. Soon after their marriage they moved to their farm near Greenwood, which has been their home since then. He is survived by his wife, one daughter 15 years of age and a son 12. The funeral was held at the home of his parents near Granton.

Mortimer, Mariah nee Davis (16 May1893 - 13 July 1985)
Funeral services were held at the Rinka Funeral Home for Mariah Mortimer, 92, formerly of Loyal, Clark Co. She died July 13, 1985 at the Neillsville Memorial Home. Services were performed at Grace United Methodist Church, Greenwood. Burial was in the town of York Cemetery. She was born May 16, 1893 in the town of York to Solom and Sarah (nee Smith) Davis. She received her education at Neillsville High School and attended a teachers training program. On June 30, 1917 she married Ray Mortimer in Loyal. He died in Dec. of 1973. She taught four years in Clark County. After her marriage they farmed in the town of York until moving to Loyal in 1965. The past year she had resided in Neillsville. She is survived by one son, Harold, Rock City, Ill. She is preceded in death by her husband, her parents, four sisters and two brothers.

Fox, Florence nee Davis (4 Feb 1897 – 15 Aug 1981)
Mrs. Florence Fox, 84, Marshfield, died Aug. 15, 1981, at her home in Marshfield. Funeral services for Mrs. Fox were 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 was married to Freeman Fox in the Town of York until 1947 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 Fox family, Warner township)

Rosalind, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Solon (nee Sarah Smith) Davis, of the town of York, Clark Co, died last Friday, of cholera infantum, after about a week's sickness. The little one was nearly three years old. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon.

May 14, 1905: Mrs. Gus. (nee Elizabeth Smith) Vine and mother, Mrs. Robert (nee Elizabeth Herse) Smith, visited Mrs. Ira (nee Smith) Davis recently. Greenwood Gleaner West Beaver

December 24, 1914: Ira Davis left Thursday morning for Lublin where he will spend a few days. Mrs. G. (Elizabeth nee Smith) Vine and Mrs. I. (Ira and nee X Smith) Davis were Marshfield callers Saturday. Hemlock Greenwood Gleaner

June 25, 1915: Miss Helen Davis and brother, Ira (children of Ira, Sr. and nee X Smith?) called at Sam Smith's Wednesday evening. Greenwood Gleaner Warner's Corners Locals

Two daughters of Robert Sr. and Elizabeth nee Herse Smith married into the Davis family.

Sarah Smith married on 14 Oct 1883 to Solon Davis, and unknown first name now refered to as “X” Smith married, date unknown, to Ira Davis, son of Damon R. Davis.

“...There were six Davis brothers who came from New York; Damon, Whiston, Sidney, Theodore, Bushrod, and Solon. The first two settled in Fremont, Sidney and Theodore in Grant and the other two in York. All of the men worked hard and diligently, quickly clearing their land holdings to start farming. Sidney, interested in dairying, developed a milking herd of native cows and established the first cheese factory in the community... Fred Davis, a relative of the other Davis family, became a cattle buyer who became well-known throughout the area. Through his efforts, the railroad being built from Neillsville to Marshfield, in 1889-1890, established their depot, named Granton....” THE STORY OF GRANTON

The Davis brothers, sons of Benjamin R. Davis, of Essex Co., NY who came to Clark Co, WI c1865: Damon R. (1827-1911) Whiston (1837-1917) Bushrod J. (1838-1921) Sydney R. (1844-1923) Theodor (c 1846 - c1930) and Solon (1849-1927).

Damon R. Davis (1827-1911) m. Azuba Bryant in 1848, Polly Chase in 1856. D.R. Davis on 1875 York census, 4 male, 2 female; 1885 and 1895 York census 3 male, 2 female. Children:

Hudson and Benjamin (born c1848-1855), by Azuba Bryant. No further mention of Benjamin in CC records. July 4, 1882: Mrs. Hudson Davis, from Waseca, is visiting friends in this vicinity. Heathville –Neillsville Times

Ira Davis born c 1857, married X Smith (born c1880, daughter of Robert and Elizabeth nee Herse Smith). On 1895 Beaver township census, 1 male, 2 female, lived in Greenwood in 1911, Oregon in 1922, also children named Ira and Helen? Son Ira m. in 1926 to Naomi Rowe Lawrence? (Naomi dau of Wlm Rowe who m. 1872 to Zelina Lawrence) Lawrence, Naomi (Marriage - 28 April 1926) On April 28, Miss Naomi Lawrence of York and Mr. Ira Davis (son of Ira, Sr and nee X Smith?) of Marshfield were united in holy matrimony at Loyal. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs. Wm. Rowe of York.

Rice m. Mary, 1895 York census 2 male, 2 female; lived Arpin in 1911, son Mahlon (1881-1902)

Cornelia m. 1895 to Wlm. Glidden, 1895 lived York township, 1910 in Granton, later in Oshkosh, WI

Whiston Davis (1837-1917) m. Nancy Bowman, on 1880 Fremont census. Children:

Bushrod Joseph Davis (1838-1921) m. in 1868 to Emily Huntley (1845-1931). J.B. Davis on 1875 York census 2 male, 1 female, 1895 York census 3 male, 4 female. “Mart Tompkins has sold his farm to Bush Davis.” Republican and Press 11/13/1890 WILCOX Children:

Theodor Davis (living 1911) m. Caroline (1842-1898) sister of George Huntley (1854-1940) who m. in 1875 Mary Smith (1861-1934). On 1875 Grant census.

Green, Fannie #2 (1854? – 10 DEC 1898) Miss Fannie Green died Monday evening, Dec. 19, 1898, at the home of her brother, J.J., in the town of Levis of typhoid fever, aged 34 years. Deceased was a trained nurse, and while in attendance at the home of Theo. Davis at Granton a few weeks ago, contracted the disease which cause her death.

Solon (M.?) Davis (1849-1927) m. in 1883 Sarah Smith (born c1865, daughter of Robert and Elizabeth nee Herse Smith). Solon Davis on 1875 York census, 1 male; 1885 and 1895 York census 2 male, 2 female. 1922 living in Granton, 1934 widow Sarah living in Oregon per obit of Robert Smith, Jr, brother of Sarah nee Smith Davis. Children:

Damon R. Davis died at the home of his son Ira at Greenwood, Dec. 13, 1911, at the age of 85 years, 4 months and 6 days... Mr. Davis was born at Crown Point, Essex Co., N.Y., Aug. 7, 1827, and was the son of Benjamin R. and Marie (Glidden) Davis. He was the oldest child and was reared in St. Lawrence Co., N.Y. In 1848 he went to Green Co., Ill., and spent four years in that and adjoining counties, working at whatever presented itself. At the end of this time he returned to New York and remained there until 1865, when he came to Clark Co. He purchased 160 acres of land and gave most of his time to agricultural pursuits, although he was a master at the carpenter’s trade. Mr. Davis married March 5, 1848 to Miss Azuba Bryant, a native of Essex Co., Ill., Sept. 2, 1852, leaving two children, Hudson V. and Benjamin R. July 15, 1855 Mr. Davis was again united in marriage to Miss Polly Chase (7 Aug 1834-30 Sept 1910), who was born in St. Lawrence Co., N.Y. She preceded him in death about a year ago. He leaves to mourn his loss, five sons and one daughter, Ira of Greenwood, Emroy and Warner of Three Pines, Ore., Rice of Arpin, Wis., Herdson of Waseca, Minn., and Mrs. Wm. Glidden of Oshkosh. He was the oldest of 14 children, only five brothers and one sister surviving. The living brothers are Sydney R., Bushrod, Whiston, Theodore and Solon. The sister is Mrs. Huldah Sayles of New York.

The problem is that another, possibly related Davis family, also had the name “Ira”. William Henry Davis, Jr. (1860-1933) married in 1883 to a Lora Smith, both families of Sugar Grove, WI, who moved to Washburn township in 1896. Their children: Marie, Matti (Wilding), Lena (Southard), and Ira (who was married to a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert nee Stoltz Smith), with two children and living in Milwaukee in 1930. (Mr and Mrs. Ira Davis and family of Milwaukee called at Alfred Oldham’s Sunday. Neillsville Press July 3, 1930) (Stolts, Charles 15 April 1873 – 7 Feb. 1941: Mr. and Mrs. Albert Smith and daughters, Mrs. T. Bracken and Mr. and Mrs. Ira Davis were at Sechlerville Sunday to attend the military funeral of Mrs. Smith’s father, Charles Stolts, who died suddenly at the Krohn Hospital, Black River Falls, from a heart attack.) >March 26, 1942: Mrs. Ira Davis and three sons of Humbird came over Saturday morning to spend the weekend with relatives and friends. The Clark County Press

1905 #59 Smith, S. J. Head W M 37 M Canada Ireland Farmer 10 O M F Arnita Wife W F 34 M Minnesota Canada House Keeper Blanch Daughter W F 8 S Wisconsin Can/Minn Katie Daughter W F 5 S Wisconsin Can/Minn

Sam J. Smith, son of Robert and Elizabeth nee Herse Smith was born in 1867 and died on 5 Feb 1952, buried in Greenwood cemetery. Sam Smith and Aminita Moore were married c1895 per 1905 census.

3-21-1900: Miss Westphal has gone to work for Sam Smith’s family. Beaver News. Gleaner

9-7-1900: S. J. Smith of Longwood was a called Monday looking after the welfare of his Gleaner. Gleaner

Mrs. Sam (Aminta) Smith, 58 died Jan. 4, 1939 at her home, 4 miles north of Greenwood. She had been in ill health for several years and had been a patient at St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield for one week before being taken to her home.

Funeral services were held at the Smith home and at the Grace M.E. Church, and burial was made in the Greenwood Cemetery. Mrs. Smith, who was born June 18, 1880 (parents were Stephen and Ellen Moore), is survived by her husband (Sam J. Smith) and two daughters, Mrs. George (Blanche) Braun, Greenwood, and Mrs. Walter (Kate) Henrichs, Milwaukee. (Also survived by her brother Charles Moore who died in 1962 and her sister Ivy Moore who died in 1976) For the past 45 years the Smiths had resided at their present farm home. >[The Sam Smith farm in Warner sec 10 & 11 was rented out to others starting at least in 1929. Perhaps Mrs. Sam nee Moore Smith was living on her father Stephen Moore’s farm that was just south of the Sam Smith farm, also in Warner sec 10 & 11. In 1930 her brother Charles Moore, a batchler who died in 1926, was still listed as owner of the property.]

A very pretty wedding took place at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Sam Smith August 22 when their daughter, Blanche, was united in marriage to Mr. George Braun, son of Mr. & Mrs. Frederick Braun of Greenwood. The bride was attended by her sister Catherine Smith. Mr. Elmer Braun, cousin of the groom, acted as best man. Just the immediate families were present at the ceremony. After the ceremony the guests partook of a sumptuous wedding dinner prepared by the bride's mother, after which the young couple left for a short wedding trip. On their return they will be at home to their friends on the groom's farm in the town of Reseburg.

Clark Co History Buff Sharon Short’s personal knowledge of the “Sam Smith” farm of 80 acres in Warner sec 10 and 80 acres with residence in Warner sec 11 divided by hwy 73: The J. Stoller farm was to the north and the Charles Moore farm was to the south per the 1930 plat map. Early in 1929, during the depression, my grandparents Abe and Delia Schoenwetter Thorson rented the “Sam Smith” farm. Their children, still at home in 1929, were: Harry 16, Leona 15, Eleanor 11, Norman 9, Thelma 5, Alice Mae 3 and Donald about 6 months. Alvin age 18 was tramping the roads selling bibles from farm to farm. Violet, age 16, was living in California with her aunt and grandmother, and Bertha, age 21 had married Frank Beohm in 1927. Yet to be born in 1936 was 11^th and last child, Carl.

There are quite a few “Hemlock” items in the Greenwood newspaper about the commings and goings of the Thorson family in 1930. Eleanor, in a letter dated Dec 16, 1930, included a drawing of the Sam Smith home’s dining and front rooms, including all of the doorways, windows and furniture placement, where everyone was and what they were doing. “...Harry came home from cutting wood...I and another girl sweep school and we get $1.00 a month each...We sure do have fun skating and skiing. In our field we have a large hill, and is near our neighbor’s house. Their orchard joins our field, of course there is a fence between. We ski on our hill and a river goes through our woods and the bridge is just away down the road, so we skate on that. Sunday afternoon Norman, Thelma, Alice Mae and I went skating. We were there about half an hour when our neighbor’s children came and skated with us. Norman fell in once but it only came up to his knee in that place. In summer we go swimming with them...It is 15 to eight now and I just got done helping Norman with his arith. Some boys were here and wanted Norman to go skating with them but Norman has a sore heel so papa said he couldn’t go. Harry went somewhere. Papa wrote a letter to Norway to his mother last night...”

The school aged children attended Hemlock school about a mile to the south, and all attended the Norwegian Lutheran Church in Longwood, about 5 miles to the north. The family walked to the school, church, or store, as they had no means of transportation at the time, unless some kind neighbor gave them a ride.

An excerpt from Leona Thorson Matthias’ long poem about life on the Sam Smith farm: “...The cold winter eve, walking home from church, when-five miles, it was, alone we walked, no traffic jam then. As we neared home, you were stumbling to and fro-me supporting you not knowing you had frozen your toe. As we opened the door and stumbled in-Pa knew what to do, getting a basin of snow-to draw out the frost, he was silently crying-it hurt you so!...” As a foot note she commented: “Events El and I really experienced. This particular time, coming home from practice for Xmas at church I wonder now, how the older person in charge at that time, the minister’s wife, wasn’t concerned about how we youngsters would get home—it being dusk already and clear cold when we left to walk five miles home.”

The family moved to Longwood in the spring of 1931, closer to the church and store, but of all the places that they lived the “Sam Smith” farm gave them the longest lasting friendships and fondest childhood memories.

1905< #63 Smith, John Head W M 46 M Canada CanPenn Day Laborer 10 Viola Wife W F 35 M Wisconsin Ger/ Ireland House Keeper Clark Son W M 13 S Wisconsin Wis/Can Alda Daughter W F 10 S Wisconsin Wis/Can Cecile Daughter W F 8 S Wisconsin Wis/Can Hugh Son W M 4 S Wisconsin Wis/Can Leone Daughter W F 1 S Wisconsin Wis/Can Shanks, Hugh Father in-Law W M 69 W Ireland Ireland

8 Mar 1906: Mrs. Mary Shanks was called to Hemlock Saturday and left a nice 9-lb. Girl (Annette) for Mr. and Mrs. John Smith. Mrs. Shanks returned home Monday. Greenwood Gleaner

John C. Smith was born in Penn on Jan. 19, 1858, and passed away at his home in Gilman, Wis., March 13, 1936. Mr. Smith was sick about ten days with heart trouble and complications. At the age of two years, Mr. Smith moved with his parents to Canada, where he resided until he was twenty-two. At that age he came to Greenwood, Clark Co, Wis. In 1891 he married Miss Viola Shanks (see obit of her father Hugh Shanks Jr. and and grandfather Hugh Shanks Sr. below) of Greenwood. To this union six children were born, five of who are still living. One daughter, Alda, preceded him in death several years ago. In 1917 Mr. Smith and his family moved to Gilman. For the past fifteen years he has served as janitor for the Gilman schools. For ten years he had charge of both buildings and for the past five years served in the grade building, only giving up his work in Dec. 1935. Besides his widow, Mr. Smith is survived by his two sons, Clark Smith of Castlewood, S.D., and Hugh Smith of Gilman, three daughters, Annette Smith and Cecil (Mrs. Max Gays) of Chicago, and Leone (Mrs. Milliard Stanjord) of Aberdeen, S.D. Also surviving are two brothers and a sister who reside in Canada and two brothers who reside in Detroit, Mich. Funeral services were conducted from the Presbyterian Church in Gilman, interment was made in the Meadow Brook Cemetery, Gilman, Wis.

Alda Caroline Smith departed this life at the home of her aunt, Mrs. A. L. Curtis. Alda Caroline Smith was born May 4, 1895 at Greenwood, Clark Co, Wis. She attended school at and near Greenwood, graduating from the high school there in 1913. In July of the same year she came to Castlewood, S.D. intending to teach in the rural schools and making her home with her aunt, Mrs. A. L. Curtis. Finding congenial work as a bookkeeper in the First National Bank of Calstlewood, she gave up her purpose to teach. She remained in the service of the bank for more than five years. In the fall of 1917 Miss Smith entered the freshman class of the State College at Brookings, hoping to satisfy her ambition for a college training. Her term of study was cut short in 1918 by the necessity for an operation for abdominal cancer. (See obit of Alda’s gr-grandfather Shanks and grandfather Shanks following re stomach cancer) She recovered rapidly from the operation and resumed work in the bank in April 1918. The disease reappeared in December, but she continued at her post until the middle of the present month. Twelve days of weakness and suffering followed and on March 23, 1919, she answered to the call of the life beyond. Alda was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Castlewood and a teacher in its Sunday School. Her immediate surviving family consists of her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Smith of Greenwood, Wis., her brothers Clarke and Hugh Smith, and her sisters, Misses Cecil, Leone and Annette Smith. There was a short service at the home and the regular services were held in the Presbyterian Church. The burial took place in the Castlewood Cemetery. (Hamlin County, South Dakota Republican) GREENWOOD GLEANER 4/3/1919

Hugh Shanks, Sr. (1812-1884)
Mr. John Shanks of Greenwood, was called to Castlewood, South Dakota, by the failing health of his father, Hugh Shanks, Esq., an old resident of Clark Co. On arriving at Castlewood he found his father failing, and after a few days determined to return to Clark Co with him, and arrived at Greenwood on the 13th of August. On his way back he stopped over at LaCrosse to consult with Dr. Frank Powell and was informed that his father was afflicted with a >cancer in the stomach, and that there was no help for him. After their arrival at Greenwood, Mr. Shanks failed rapidly until Sept. 3, 1884, when he died. He leaves nine children, seven sons and two daughters, six of whom, five sons and one daughter are living in Clark Co. His wife died at Greenwood six years ago. He has been a resident of Clark Co about eleven years. His funeral from the M.E. Church at Greenwood.

Hugh Shanks, Jr. (1835-1908)
Hugh Shanks, an old pioneer, brother of Dave and John Shanks and father of Albert Shanks, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Jack Smith at Hemlock October 23 at the age of 73 years. Mr. Shanks has been an invalid for two years, having been confined to his bed since April 1906, when he fell and sprained his ankle. Mr. Shanks came to Clark Co in the early 80's from LaCrosse Co. Note: See Biography of John Gamble Shanks from the History of Clark Co, Wisc.

December 24, 1914: Hugh Smith (son of John C. and Viola nee Shanks Smith) and Fred Limprecht attended the basket ball game at Greenwood Saturday night. Braun Settlement news

1906 sec 33 no residence S. Soease (1893 JJH timber; 1915 Mrs. Lydia Lawrence)

SPAULDING, Dudley J. (1834 - ?)
No name is so prominently identified with the earliest history of Black River Falls as that of Jacob Spaulding, the father of the subject of this biography...Jacob Spaulding was of the seventh generation in direct descent from Edward Spaulding, he was born in Mass in 1810, and is a son of Jeremiah Spaulding. There were ten children in the family, all of whom except one daughter lived to maturity. Their names are: Isaac C. David, Jeremiah D., Mercy, Lois, Wealthy J., Elmira, Sarah P. and Jacob. The father was a stone mason by trade he emigrated from Mass to NY about 1830 and six years later went to Illinois. Jacob Spaulding learned the trade of a millwright, and early in life was engaged in bridge building. He married Nancy Jane Stickner, a native of NY, and in 1836 accompanied his father's family to Warsaw, Illinois. The father died at Johnstown, NY, while on a visit there to his children. In 1838, when the Indians ceded the lands along the Black River, Jacob Spaulding became a member of the colony that made the first settlement that was permanent at Black River Falls... Mr. Spaulding became the most conspicuous and influential member (while others) returned to their former homes, and others settled elsewhere. Mr. Spaulding finally became sole owner of the fine waterpower on Black River, and of much of the adjacent property. He continued a resident of Black River Falls, until his death, which occurred in January 1876. Dudley J. Spaulding, son of the above, is one of three children, Mary and Angeline being the other two. He was born at Johnstown, New York in 1834... In early life he began the business of lumbering and farming, in both of which he achieved success. In 1860 his father deeded him the mill property and water power, which he has since owned... Of his ability as a designer and builder, Black River Falls bears many evidences... Mr. Spaulding was united in marriage at Platteville, Wisc, to Miss Margaret J. Campbell, a daughter of Alexander Campbell. Five children have been born of this union: Julia E. Wife of C.D. Osborn, of Chicago, John D., Mary C., Jennie May and Sadie K. The parents are both faithful members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Spaulding in his political opinions sympathizes with the Republican Party. Biographical History of Clark and Jackson Counties 1891

SPAULDING, Margaret J. nee Campbell (*20 Dec. 1837 - 20 June 1922)*Birth date done on date calculator. Mrs. Dudley J. Spaulding of Black River Falls died at her home in that city June 20, aged 84 years and 6 months. She was born in Toronto, Canada, and came to the Falls in 1856 to visit her sister, Mrs. Wm. T. Price, and that next year married Dudley J. Spaulding, who became one of the larges operators in lumbering on Black River, and was well known throughout this community. Deceased was for many years a member of the M. E. Church and an active worker therein. She leaves one son and four daughters. Neillsville Press >Note: >No obit or other info as to when and where Dudley J. Spaulding died.

January 1874: Uncle Jacob Spaulding (father of Dudley J. Spaulding), of Black River Falls, was in town on Saturday, with a petition asking Congress to set aside a large tract of government land east of that village, as a reservation for the Winnebago Indians who desire to remain in this state. The names of nearly 200 of the citizens of Jackson Co were on the petition. The petition received the addition of many names here and we believe that a majority of the people in the two counties are in favor of the Indians remaining here. Clark County Press

November 1875: D. J. Spaulding, of Black River Falls, is one of the largest property-holders in Clark Co. He has emphatically denied, in a written reply to W. C. Allen, of recent date, having supported a division of Clark Co. Spaulding states that it is his wish that the county would retain its present boundaries and that he is working to keep them so. He does not think that the formation of a new county out of the territory embraced in the old Colby Co bill would be a positive move. The Colby Co bill was killed by the State Legislature last winter. There would be an increase of expenses in running another county government where it is not needed. Clark County Press

January 1876: Last Tuesday, one of the lead-horses of a four-horse hitch, belonging to D. J. Spaulding, of Black River Falls, became restless while crossing the Black River Bridge in the Town of Levis. The horse broke away and plunged off the bridge about in the middle of the structure, falling to the ice below, a distance of about 18 feet. The strangest part of the matter is that the horse was not injured in the least. After surveying the situation for a moment, the horse started for the shore, going down the river some distance, apparently looking for a place where the river bank was not so steep. Finding such a bank, he made his ascent, trotted back on the bridge and took his place in the team beside his mate s if nothing had happened. Clark County Press

October 18, 1883: On last Monday a drove of one hundred and eleven head of cattle belonging D. J. Spaulding of Black River Falls, was driven through the city enroute to his farm in the vicinity of Greenwood. The Clark Republican and Press

November 1890: Twenty thousand acres of timbered land have just been purchased by a syndicate that includes H. H. Camp and Frank G. Bigelow, of Milwaukee; D. J. Spaulding and Hugh H. Price, of Black River Falls, and C. C. Dunn of Minneapolis. (Stockholders of the Midland Lumber and Manufacturing Company) The sum of $300,000 was paid for the land, which is located in Clark Co, Wis... The company will have its headquarters at Black River Falls. The purchased land has some pine on it, but the timber is mostly hardwood. Oak, basswood and maple are the principal varieties. The members of the company are firm believers in the future of hardwood timber and they believe they have valuable property. The former land owner was D. J. Spaulding, who decided to retain an interest instead of selling it outright....

February 1893: D. J. Spaulding has sold his Clark County lands and mills to John S. Owens of Eau Claire. A large crew of men will arrive there, in a few days, to begin logging. Clark County Press

1906 sec 26 no residence A. Speich; sec 27 residence A. Speich; sec 34 no residence A. Speich

1960-61 Clark Co Directory: Speich George Greenwood Rt. 3 Warner sec 26
Speich John D. Greenwood Rt. 2 Warner sec 26

Unmatched Speich names: Speich, Frederick C. born 25 Mar 1885 (from births); Speich infant, born, died 6 April 1907 (from births, deaths and Greenwood Cemetery); Speich, Jenny “Polly” 22 April 1901 – 11 Mar 1992 (buried Greenwood Cemetery)

Mrs. Anna Speich, 83, a resident of Greenwood for 43 years, died at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ludwig, Greenwood, June 18, 1948. (Greenwood Cemetery date = June 11 1948) She had made her home with her son-in-law and daughter since about two years ago when she began failing in health. Death was caused by complications due to old age. Services were held at the Zion Reformed Church with interment in the Greenwood Cemetery. Mrs. Speich was born in Switzerland in 1864 and was married there to Abraham Speich in 1884 (Cemetery has married 1883). In 1885 (1889 per daughter Margaret obit) they came to America and settled in Monroe and ten years later moved to Oshkosh. They came to Greenwood in 1905 (after the 1905 census was taken) and settled on a farm in the north city limits. They left the farm about 30 years ago and moved into Greenwood. Surviving are seven sons, Jake, John and George, all of Greenwood, Abe, Ripon; Ed, Lima, Ohio; Fred, Pittsville and Harry, Mineral Point one daughter, Mrs. Charles (Rose) Ludwig, Greenwood. Her husband died in 1931. One son (Ben 1916) and two daughters (Margaret 1927 and Lillian born 30 Oct 1898 died 5 July 1946) also preceded her in death. One sister in Switzerland still survives. [Greenwood Cemetery: Abraham Speich born 28 July 1864 died 30 Mar 1931]

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.”

Margaret Speich, daughter of Mr and Mrs. A. Speich, was born in Switzerland Feb 11 1888 (Greenwood Cemetery has born 1885, 1888 = brother John). In 1889 her parents came to Monroe, Wis., where they resided until 1897, when they moved to Oshkosh, Wis. In 1905 they came to Greenwood, but Maragret remained at Oshkosh where she was employed, at which she remained 20 years. A year ago she was taken seriously ill from which she never completely recovered. Seven weeks ago she was taken ill and came home, where she passed away Dec 27 1927. She leaves to mourn her father, mother, two sisters, Lillian and Rose, of this city, seven brothers, Jake, John, George and Harry of this city, Abraham Jr. of Berlin, Wis., Edward of Lima, Ohio, and Fred of Pittsville, Wis. Services were held at the Reformed Church. The remains were laid to rest in the Greenwood Cemetery.

Mr. Jacob Speich and Miss Ida Vollrath were married June 12, at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Vollrath, in the Town of Warner. The groom took charge of the Withee farm Hemlock when he was 19 years old. He is one of eight brothers. She has for some time filled a responsible position in the Rossman-Steiger store at Greenwood. They will make their home on the Hemlock farm.

Funeral services were held the United Church of Christ for Jacob Speich, 71, who died July 12 1958, at his home of a heart attack. Mr. Speich was born (to Abraham and Anna nee Schneider Speich) Aug 5 1886 in Green Co. near Monroe. He lived in Oshkosh until 1905, when his family moved to the Greenwood area. On June 12, 1913, he was married to Ida Vollrath of Greenwood, who survives him. After his marriage he lived in Hemlock for two years, then moved on a farm near Greenwood. For many years he was supervisor of the Town of Warner. In 1932 he organized the Greenwood Milk Products and was director for many years. He helped organize the Greenwood Co-op Oil Company, which he directed until 1957. He was a member of Zion United Church of Christ and Elder of the Salem Church in Braun Settlement for many years. [Greenwood Cemetery: Ida Vollrath Speich born 4 May 1891 died 21 Dec 1988, parents William and Anna nee Herrian Vollrath]

August 26, 1927: Ed Braun, Henry, Hubert and Gust Horn, Jake Speich and Herman Damerow own a threshing machine in partnership and started threshing at H. Damerows Tuesday. Greenwood Gleaner

26 Aug 1929 Murder of Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Riggs by Mrs. Riggs’ brother Paul Peterson: “...A neighbor Jake Speich was summoned and arrived with several others, but could find no trace of Peterson. Dr. Schulz of Greenwood was called and Sheriff Wm. Bradford was notified of the tragedy....”

On Jan 21 1944 at Caledonia, Minn., occurred the wedding of Miss Verle Duell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Duel of Loyal, to Elmer Speich, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jake Speich of route 4, Greenwood (Clark Co., Wis.).

Violet A. Speich, 85, Greenwood, died May 14 2007, at the Clark Co Health Care Center, Owen. Funeral service was held at Immanuel United Church of Christ, Greenwood with burial in the Greenwood City Cemetery. Violet Anna Speich was born on April 1, 1921, in the town of Warner, to Jake and Ida (nee Vollrath) Speich. She was raised on the family farm and received her education at Braun Settlement School. She lived on the farm and resided with her parents. She moved to the Greenwood Group Home and resided there until entering the Clark Co Health care Center in Sept 2001. She had many interests, but especially loved jigsaw puzzles, embroidery and paint by numbers. Survivors include two brothers, Elmer (Darlene) Speich, Roscoe, Ill., and Gary (Edie) Speich, Augusta. Preceding her in death were her parents; and one brother, Donald Speich.

SPEICH, Pauline M. nee Thompson (5 Dec 1915 - 7 Sep 1984)
Pauline M. Speich, 68, 427 W. MacArthur Av., Eau Claire, died Friday at Sacred Heart Hospital. Pauline Mae Thompson was born Dec 5,1915 (parents Robert and Laura Glass Thompson) at South Bend, Ind. and lived at Neillsville Clark Co until her marriage to Donald G. Speich there on Dec 30 1939. She lived in Greenwood from 1939 to 1943, returning to Neillsville from 1943 to 1952, and has resided in Eau Claire since then. She was active in the Local and State Genealogical Societies, the Chippewa Valley Museum and the First Presbyterian Church. She is survived by her husband Donald Speich, Eau Claire. Funeral services were held at the First Presbyterian Church. The interment was in the Greenwood Cemetery. [Greenwood Cemetery: Donald George Speich born 21 June 1915 died 23 Mar 1992, son of Jacob and Ida Vollrath Speich]

Funeral services were held at the Zion United Church of Christ here for John Speich, 76, Greenwood who died at his home Mar 9 1965. Burial was made in the Greenwood Cemetery. He had been in poor health since November. Mr. Speich was born (to Abraham and Anna nee Schneider Speich) March 13, 1888, in Monroe. His marriage to Emma D. Braun, who preceded him in death Jan 27 1953, took place Nov 28 1918, at Greenwood. They had lived on a farm 1 mile north of Greenwood until their retirement in 1948, when they moved to the city of Greenwood. The farm is now being operated by their son, John D. Speich. On Nov 9 1957, Mr. Speich was married at Yuma, Ariz., to (Mrs.) Alice Acker (nee Richelieu), who survives him. Since their marriage they had resided at Greenwood. Other survivors include two sons, John D. Speich, Greenwood and Robert Speich, Stanley; a sister, Mrs. Charles (Rose) Ludwig, Greenwood four brothers, Abe, Ripon; Fred, Pittsville; George, Greenwood and Harry, Mineral Point; a stepson, Donald Acker, Los Angeles, Calif. a stepdaughter, Mrs. Arthur (Gretchen) Hokenson, National City, Calif.

Funeral services for Mrs. Emma Speich, 58, Greenwood, who died Jan 27 1953 in St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield, were held at the Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church, with burial in the Greenwood Cemetery. Mrs. Speich entered the hospital Jan. 19, following a stroke, and had been in a coma since that time. Born July 30, 1894, in the Town of Warner, Mrs. Speich, the former Emma Dorothy Braun, had been a resident of the area her entire life. At the age of five, she came to the City of Greenwood with her parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. Christian Braun. Her marriage to John Speich took place Nov 28 1918, in the West Side parsonage. They operated a farm 2 miles west of Greenwood until four years ago, when they retired and, after building a new home in the city, came here. Survivors include her husband, two sons, John D., Greenwood, and Robert, Wabasha, Minn. and a sister, Mrs. George (Bertha) Buker, Greenwood. [Greenwood Cemetery: Richard E. Speich born 7 Sept 1920 died 6 Jan 1921; parents John and Emma Braun Speich]

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. The Richelieu family were pioneers, the grandfather having come to the area with logging crews in the early 1900's. They lived at Thorp, Atwood, Rib Lake and always returned to the Greenwood area. 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 lived with Gretchen Hokenson in California. The Neptune Society was in charge of cremation and no public services were held at this time.

Dec 10, 1914: “Ben Speich spent Saturday night at Jake Speich's.” Greenwood Gleaner

The news of the death of Ben Speich came as a sever shock to relatives and friends of the deceased. His early demise came by his own hands, having inflicted three gun shot wounds in his person, two taking effect in his head and the other below the heart. There was no apparent cause for his act and all are at a loss to know why he pursued such a course. Deceased had been foreman on the Haskell Withee farm, three miles east of Owen the past two years. His services as foreman were regarded as not dispensable on account of his efficiency in that capacity. In speaking of the sorrowful event the Owen Enterprise says: “Speich came to town early Wednesday morning and went to Rawson & Greibnow store to purchase shells. He said that he wanted them to shoot a dog that had been bothering him. He showed the revolver for which he wanted the shells and secured the right ones. The gun was old and rusty and in poor shape. He bought a box of shells and two batteries and then left for home. He did not enter the house after coming from town and his body was not discovered until Mr. Withee went to the barn to call him to dinner.” Deceased was born in Green Co, Wis., Mar 22 1894, a son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Speich, and removed to this city in the fall of 1905 with his parents. He attended the public city school and later went to Montana, where he farmed, previous to going to the Withee place near Owen. Funeral services held from the German Reformed Church, and burial was made in the Greenwood Cemetery. Besides his parents he leaves seven brothers and three sisters to mourn his departure.

Ludwig, Rose nee SPEICH (3 May 1895 – 25 June 1995)
The happy culmination of a courtship of many years occurred at St. Paul, Minn. June 8 1922 when Miss Rose Speich and Charles Ludwig, both well known young people of Greenwood were united in marriage. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Abraham Speich and has been employed at the Farmer's Store for a number of years. The groom has also been employed at the same store as manager until about 2 years ago, when he resigned his position. About six weeks ago Mr. Ludwig purchased the A.H. Noetzel store where the young couple are enjoying a splendid patronage. [Greenwood Cemetery Charles Ludwig born 28 July 1881 died 14 June 1959]

Harry A. Speich, 69, (son of Abraham and Anna nee Schneideer Speich) prominent Mineral Point attorney was dead on arrival at a Dodgeville Hospital on Friday, April 7, 1978 after suffering a heart attack at his home in Mineral Point. He was born in Greenwood, Clark Co. He was a graduate of the University of Wisc Law School in 1934. Shortly after his graduation he started his law practice in Mineral Point. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Mineral Point, a member of the Wisc Bar Assoc and also the Iowa Co Bar Assoc. He served for several terms as District Attorney of Iowa Co and was also a former city attorney of the City of Mineral Point. He was a former member of the Iowa Co Fair Board and served a number of years as a member of the Dodgeville General Hospital Board. Mr. Speich married the former Ruby Billington of Madison in 1931. Surviving him are his wife a daughter, Miss Beverly Speich of New York City; two sons, Richard of Jerseyville, Ill and Thomas of North St. Paul, Minn.; one brother, George, Greenwood and one sister, Rose, Greenwood. Funeral services were conducted at the United Methodist Church. A Masonic service was held at the funeral home. (Note: Harry’s mother Anna born 1864 would have been age 45 if Harry was born in 1909)

Only near relatives knew of the marriage of George W. Speich to Miss Barbara Marie Beyer, which took place at St. Mary's Catholic Church at Colby, Wis. on Nov. 6th, 1923.

The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. Beyer of Unity and is well known here in Greenwood, where she taught in the Greenwood High School for several years. The groom is one of Greenwood's most popular and prosperous young businessmen and is a son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Speich. (Greenwood Gleaner) George Speich buried St. Mary Cemetery, Greenwood

Obit of Braun, Alois J. (1877 –1935) “...In 1917 the deceased purchased the Ford Garage of B. Christman and in 1924 an agency was established at Greenwood and Geo. Speich of Greenwood was taken in as a partner....”

>Nov 1938: “Kenneth Speich, age 11, of Greenwood, gave a piano recital Sunday afternoon at the studio of his teacher, Miss Mabel M. Bishop. Speich has shown great aptitude for music. The recital was nearly an hour in length, all played from memory. Kenneth is the son of Mr. and Mrs. George Speich.”

Date unknown: The old Withee Farm located in the town of Warner and former site of the ancient Hemlock hamlet (sec 15) has been sold. The former owner, George Speich has sold it to Anthony Suda....

The George Speich Farm: “After John Charles Miller relocated his family in Washington State (1899) this property was purchased by (Hatti Miller to Abraham Sprech fall of 1905, Warner sec 26, 27, 34, 35) George Speich. We don't know if anyone owned it before him or if he ever farmed it himself because he owned several farms in Clark Co. But in the spring of 1953 he gave his son, Jake Speich, a farm he owned in Braun Settlement which was being farmed for him by Ewald Schwarze. Ewald and his family moved onto this farm and ran it for George who was retired and living in Greenwood, WI.”

27 FEB 1964 S. H. Miller (writing from Woodinville WA): “We moved into Greenwood in the spring of 1959 when George Speich sold the farm to Ronald Kitzhaber. The day after the cows were sold, I got to sleep in and that is one of my most enjoyable days on the farm. We did not get up until 6:30 a.m. that morning. The next day we moved to a house right next door to my grandparents and I happily became "one of the town kids." The west edge of the farm bordered the Black River. In the summer I would often stroll down to the banks and search for rocks or fish. It was always so peaceful and quiet there. The property also bordered the Greenwood Park on the south side, so I would meet friends and go swimming by the dam.”

September 17, 1956: “A two-headed calf was born that morning to a first calf Holstein heifer, on the George Speich farm, 2 miles north of Greenwood. The calf died in the afternoon. According to Dr. Cook, local veterinarian, this type of birth is very rare.”

Warner Township Sec 26, 27, 34, 35 history
>1863--Clark County sold it to C. W. Carpenter

>For many years it was also owned by George Speich> and is now the property of Bernie Kitzhaber.

1905< #85 Stabnaw, Albert Head W M 35 M Wisconsin Germany Farmer 10 O M F Alice Wife W F 21 M Wisconsin New York House Keeper Beatrice Daughter W F 9/12 S Wisconsin Wisconsin

Aug 30, 1906: Albert Stabnaw and family are enjoying a visit from W. J. Burt and wife of Goodrich, N. D. Mr. Burt is editor of the Goodrich Citizen which is lustily sounding forth the praises of his section of the state. Greenwood Gleaner

“...Another accident which happened much later was the killing of (Carl) Albert Stabnow and his small daughter (Beatrice Irene, born 19 Aug 1904) in a railroad accident at Kelly's crossing, so near their home that the wife and mother, Alice Vine Stabnow, witnessed it....” The Hub of Clark County (1853 - 1934)

Carl Albert Stabnow born May 1, 1870, in Freedom, Sauk Co, Wis., died near Greenwood, Sept. 5, 1906, being 36 years, 4 months and 5 days of age. He was the second son of Seigfred and Wilhelmina Stabnow. When 21 years he spent a few seasons working at Hecla, S.D. In 1898 he came to Clark Co, Wis., purchasing a farm in the town of Beaver. On Sept. 2, 1903 he was united in marriage to Miss Alice Vine of the town of Greenwood, Wis. After this union he and his bride moved onto the farm two miles northeast of Greenwood, where they have resided until his death. His mother, father, four sisters, Mrs. Geo. Sullivan of North Freedom, Wis., Mrs. Joseph Gelhous, White Mound, Wis., Mrs. Daniel Steuber, Honey Creek, Wis., and Anna Stabnow, North Freedom, Wis., and six brothers, Herman of Hecla, S.D., William, Henry and August, all of Greenwood, and Ernest and Paul of North Freedom, Wis. survive. The brother from Dakota and the sister from White Mound and a sister from Honey Creek were unable to attend the funeral. Also his father, being both aged and feeble, could not come. On Wednesday, Sept. 5th,, 1906 Mr. Stabnow came to a sudden death by colliding with a gravel train at Kelley’s crossing on the Foster R.R., within a few rods of his home, his youthful wife witnessing the whole scene. His little daughter Beatrice Irene, aged two years and fourteen days, was with him in the wagon and was so badly injured that she lived only a few hours. The funeral was attended from the M.E. Church of Greenwood on Saturday. Notwithstanding the excessive heat of the day, an immense crowd of sympathizing friends and neighbors came from all over the surrounding villages and adjacent districts, until there was not even standing room for all of them. Many were the unbidden tears that fell that day from the eyes of those who caught a glimpse of the dear sweet child as she rested on her father’s arm, on her way to the silent tomb. It was indeed a double bereavement. Mrs. Stabnow returns to the home of kind parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Vine, even to the home of her childhood, where everything will be done to make bright the remaining days of earth’s brief pilgrimage.

Alice nee Vine Stabnow was the daughter of Thomas (1843-1920) and Emma (1852-1944) nee Marvin Vine. Alice nee Vine Stabnow next married Bert Monroe and in 1944 lived in Elk River, Idaho.

Henry F. Stabnow, 88, a former mayor of Greenwood, died at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Opdycke Nov. 13, 1948. He had been in failing health for the past two weeks and confined to his bed for one week. Services were held at Grace Methodist Church in Greenwood, and interment took place at the Greenwood Cemetery. Henry F. Stabnow was born July 13, 1860 in North Freedom. He married Augusta Kleinschmidt at Honey Creek March 16, 1887, and the couple moved to Hecla, S.D., and came to Greenwood in 1901. While at Hecla he was a state representative for two terms. In addition to holding the office of Mayor of Greenwood, he also served as an alderman and assessor. Mrs. Stabnow died Aug. 4, 1933. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Edgar (Euloda) Opdycke and Mrs. John (Esther) Meng, Greenwood three brothers, August, Greenwood, and Paul and Ernest, Reedsburg; three sisters, Mrs. Amelia Steuber and Mrs. Louise Telhouse, Prairie du Chien, and Mrs. George Sullivan, North Freedom. Three brothers and three sisters preceded him in death.

April 24, 1906: Council Proceedings. Council rooms, Greenwood, Wis. Common Council met in regular session at 8 p.m. Meeting called to order by Mayor W. H. Rossman. At roll call the following members responded to present; Aldm. E. Bowen, E. J. Rossman, John Bushman, Henry F. Stabnaw and Sup. Harry Mead....

Henry Ferdinand Stabnow... was born on a farm in Freedom Township, Sauk County, Wis., July 13, 1860, the farm being the old homestead of his parents, Siegfried and Augusta (Saustrow) Stabnow. The parents were natives of Germany, where they were married, and where the father followed the trade of cabinetmaker. There, two children were born to them, one of whom died in infancy. With the other, whose name was Herman, they left Germany in 1855, bound on a sailing vessel for the United States. On arriving in this country they made their way directly to Watertown, Wis., where they resided until 1858, and there two other children were born to them-Bertha and William. They removed to Sauk Co, making the journey by wagon, and settling on a forty-acre tract of wild woodland, away from any road...His wife, Augusta, died about 1868, after they had had four more children, who were born in Sauk Co, namely: Henry F., Minnie, Mary and Louise. Siegfried Stabnow subsequently married for his second wife Minnie Krause, who is now living on the old home farm in Sauk Co at the age of over 70 years. He died in January 1915, at the advanced age of 88.

Henry F. Stabnow grew up on his parents farm. At the age of 22 years, he struck out for himself, going to Sauk City, where he worked at the trade of carpenter. In 1883 he went to South Dakota, locating in Brown County, Portage Township, where he took a homestead of 160 acres, and also an eighty-acre tree claim. The homestead consisted of prairie land. These tracts he proved up, leading a bachelor's life there until 1886 or 1887. He married Gusta Kleinschmidt, a native of Germany, and daughter of William Kleinschmidt, who had settled in Sauk County, Wis. After their marriage he and his wife resided on his farm in South Dakota for eighteen years. He was a member of the school board and of his township board, was assessor for a number of years and served two terms in the state legislature of South Dakota, being elected on the Republican ticket. In 1901, Mr. Stabnow came to Clark Co, Wis. with the thought of being near his brother, and intending to stay only three years, but after he became well acquainted with the county he liked it so well that he has made his permanent residence here. He located first in Warner Township, purchasing eighty acres of wild land in Section 13. Of that tract he improved fifteen acres and built a house and barn on it. After living there a year and a half he sold the place and purchased his present estate, consisting of forty-four acres of good land in Section 2, Eaton Township, and within the corporation limits of Greenwood. There were no buildings on it when he came, but the land had been partly cleared, though plenty of stumps had been left. He finished the job of clearing and has erected a fine residence and barn. He has a good dairy herd of graded Holstein cattle. Mr. Stabnow is also a shareholder in the Farmers Store at Greenwood, being elected a member of its board of directors in 1915, in which position he is still serving. He is also vice president of the Farmers and Merchants Bank. He has served four years as a member of the village council of Greenwood, was formerly assessor, and two years supervisor of the city. Two children have been born to him and his wife-Eloda and Esther. Eloda, who was graduated from the Greenwood school, was a teacher for five or six terms, following that occupation, both in Clark Co and South Dakota. She is now the wife of Edgar Uydyke (Updyke ), of South Dakota. Esther is also a graduate of the Greenwood school, and taught one term in South Dakota. History of Clark County 1918

1905< #119 Stauss, Adolph Head W M 66 M Germany Germany Farmer 10 O M F Henrietta Wife W F 50 M Germany Germany House Keeper Walter Son W M 12 S Illinois Germany

Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Kunz, of Fall Creek, announce the marriage of their daughter, Helen Frances, to Walter C. Stauss, of Eau Claire, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Stauss, of Thiensville, Wis. The marriage took place April 27, 1931 at Decorah, Iowa. Mr. Stauss will be remembered here by many of our readers, being the Ag. Teacher at the local high school (Greenwood, Clark Co) about 9 years ago. The newlyweds will make their home in Eau Claire. Clark Co Census for 1895 also has a Henry Stauss, brother of Adolph Stauss? Did Henry Stauss also have a son named Walter? Nothing further found on the Adolph Stauss family

Thomas Steele Head Married Male White 51-1829 New Jersey Farmer England New Jersey Jane E. Steele Wife Married Female White 41-1839 New Jersey Keeping House New Jersey New Jersey Thomas S. Steele Son Single Male White 21-1859 Wisconsin Laborer New Jersey New Jersey Malissa D. Steele Daughter Single Female White 18-1862 Wisconsin New Jersey New Jersey Eliza V. Steele Daughter Single Female White 16-1864 Wisconsin New Jersey New Jersey Henretta Steele Daughter Single Female White 14-1866 Wisconsin New Jersey New Jersey Ida M. Steele Daughter Single Female White 11-1869 Wisconsin New Jersey New Jersey Willie R. Steele Son Single Male White 9-1871 Wisconsin New Jersey New Jersey Alice M. Steele Daughter Single Female White 6-1874 Wisconsin New Jersey New Jersey Arthur F. Steele Son Single Male White 4-1876 Wisconsin New Jersey New Jersey Myrtie L. Steele Daughter Single Female White 2-1878 Wisconsin New Jersey New Jersey

1885 Special Vet’s census: Steele, Thos, Corporal, Co C, Ret’t 4, Wisc

“...The place where Hubert Horn now lives was widely known as the "Yankee Place," where Andrew (Yankee) Johnson lived until 1876 when he died as his tombstone in our cemetery shows. He married Cassie Steele in 1874; one daughter, Birdie, was born to them. Later Mrs. Johnson married Richmond Burss of Thorp. After his death she moved west and now lives in Washington....” By Charles Varney

“In 1871, the families of Thos, Steele, Chas. Patterson, Larry Drinkwine, Morria Markham, Curtis Markham and Mr. Baldwin being in need of school privileges for their children proceeded to build a house of logs 16 by 20 feet in dimension, made furniture of lumber, chinked the crack in the building, nicely pointed it up outside with mud and on the inside with lime. A big box stove stood in the center of the room. There were two windows in each side, (north and south side). The teacher had the west end and the outside door was in the east end.

Thos. Steele’s oldest daughter Charlotte was hired as the first teacher, from 1871 – 1873, two years of seven months each... In 1884 a new frame schoolhouse was built by B.R. Montromery, Chas. Rabenau and C. Alton....” By Charles Varney History of Benjamin-Steele School

The Thorp Courier files of 1906: Thos. I. Steele and C. C. Clark have gone to the National Soldier’s Home near Milwaukee for the winter.

Thomas J. Steele was born in New York on Jan. 3, 1829. After reaching manhood he emigrated west and for a number of years made his home in Sheboygan Co, Wis., where on Feb. 2, 1853, he was united in marriage with Jane E. Dobbins, who died in this village on May 29, (May 21 per cemetery and obit) 1901. When the war broke out he enlisted in Co. C 4th Wisconsin Regiment, and endured the hardships of a soldier valiantly, until honorably discharged from service. After the war was over he moved to Clark Co with his family, settling on a farm four miles west of Greenwood, where he resided until he removed to this village twenty years ago. He was the father of twelve children, three of whom, Mrs. J. W. (Charlotta) Hommel, Mrs. I. A. (Hughetta) Smith, and Myrtle, who died (b. 1878, d. c1882, no death or cemetery record) at the age of four years, have preceded him into the great beyond. The others are Mrs. Catherine (a.k.a. “Cassie”, Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. Burss) Holmes, Seattle, Wash; Mrs. Geo. (Mary, m. 4 July 1878) Smith, Cox, Wis.; Thomas S. Steele, Thorp; Mrs. Lissian (a.k.a. Liza, Lillian, Malissa) Seeley, Rib Lake, Wis.; Mrs. Elizabeth Rusch, Glendive, Mont.; Mrs. Ida Richeleu, Greenwood, Wis., Wm. Steele, Mrs. Harry (Alice) Aucutt, Arthur Steele, Thorp. The funeral services were held at the M. E. Church, with burial in Thorp Cemetery.

Jane E., wife of Thomas I. Steele of Thorp died at her home in this village on Sunday last after an illness of about two months. She leaves a husband, a brother, ten children and one great-grandchild to mourn her. She was nearly 64 years of age and had been in feeble health for some time from dropsy (Edema, the presence of abnormally large amounts of fluid in intercellular tissue spaces or body cavities. Edema (swelling), often caused by kidney or heart disease.), heart disease and liver complaint. With her husband she formerly resided at Hemlock from which place they move to this village about eleven years ago. She had been a member of the M. E. Church for a full half century. (Buried Thorp Villiage cemetery)

Thomas Steele is one of three witnesses to the Last Will and Testament of Cornelius Corter (Courter) dated 4 March 1856 at the Town of Plymouth, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin. Another witness was James Crain/Crane, the husband of Jane (Dobbins) Steele's sister Catherine. In addition for reseach purposes, the sister of Thomas Steele who was married to Hugh Dobbins was named Eliza. This Eliza, in a notorized statement dated 5 October 1864 at Sheboygan County, Wisconsin stated that she witnessed the marriage of Jane Courter to Joseph Shaw on 27 April 1847 at the Town of Pequinnock, Morris County, New Jersey.---Eliza (Steele) Dobbins and her husband Hugh Dobbins are buried in the Clinton Cemetery, Rock County, Wisconsin. ** My interest is in the Courter line.~~Carolyn Glidden

Thomas J Steele was born 3 Jan 1829 in New York. When he became an adult he immigrated to Sheboygan, Wisconsin where he lived for a number of years. On 2 Feb 1853 he married Jane Dobbins. While doing the research for this biography I found an obituary for Jane’s sister, Catherine that said their parents immigrated to Sheboygan, Wisconsin from Morristown, New Jersey. And Catherine and Jane had a brother, Hugh Dobbins of Chilton, Jefferson County, Wisconsin. Lani note/Mar 2006 I believe Chilton is in Calumet County, Wisconsin... Posted By: Lani Bartelt

Your letter received and will try to answer same. It nearly makes the tears come to read that letter about my old friends. Only God knows how well I would love to be there and see all my old friends again and my sisters, I know you will have a nice time and I will be thinking of you all. Remember me to them all. I am sending your letter on to Cassie, she is in Medford, Oregon, with Birdie. Well can not think of any more to say. Asking God to bless you and take care of all and hoping we will meet again sometime, Lots of Love. Thomas Steele. (Thomas, son of Thomas and Jane nee Dobbins Steele letter to Charles Varney)

Your letter of invitation to the pioneer dinner on April 24 came and as it is impossible for me to attend, I am writing to thank you and to tell you how much I should enjoy being with you all at that time. Time has make many changes, taken many from our ranks, and it would be a great pleasure to meet the old neighbors remaining. Thanking you again for the kind invitation, I send greetings from Oregon to all of you. Cassie Steele Tipson

Catherine Steele, daughter of Thomas and Jane nee Dobbins Steele, first married on 10 June 1874 to Andrew “Yankee” Johnson, born c1849, died 3 Jan 1876 at age 27, buried Greenwood Cemetery, daughter “Birdie” born c1875. Catherine nee Steele Johnson next married on 29 April 1878 to Richmond A. Burss (previously married with daughter Stella born c1872 who married J. W. Dutton in 1888?) By 1909 Catherine nee Steele Johnson Burss had married a Mr. Holmes and lived in WA State, and by 1937 had married a Mr. Tipson and lived in Oregon, and later in CA where she evidently died after 1937 but prior to 1950.

Married, in Greenwood, Clark Co, Wis., April 29th, 1878, by Rev. Geo. C. Andrews, Mr. Richmond C. Burrs, of the town of Hixon, to Miss (Mrs) Cassie (nee Steele) Johnson, of the town of Warner.

Died at Thorp, Clark Co, Wis., Nov. 26, 1882, Lilly May Burss, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richmond A. Burss aged one year and three months. Lilly was considered a very bright child of her age and was much beloved by all who know her. *Note in the original write up the surname was spelled: Burrs.

J. W. Dutton and Miss Stella Burss, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Burss, were married at the residence of the bride's parents on Thursday evening, May 24, 1888. They will reside on a farm north of the village (Thorp, Clark Co, Wis.) in the town of Withee, which Mr. Dutton purchased recently. Thorp Courier

STEELE, Lottie marriage 19 May 1872
Married at the parsonage in Neillsville John W. Hommel to Miss Lottie J. Steele, both of Eaton township. Mrs. J. W. Hommel, daughter of Thomas I. Steele of Thorp, died at her home at Neillsville, on Sunday night last (born 1855, died June 28, 1903), after an illness extending over a period of several months. Besides her husband, Mr. J. W. Hommel, she leaves two daughters, her father, three brothers, Thomas S., Will and Arthur, and six sisters, Mrs. R. A. Burss, Mrs. George Smith, Mrs. C. Richeau, Mrs. Wm. Seely, Mrs. B. R. Rusch and Mrs. H. Aucutt, nearly all of whom were present at the funeral which took place at Neillsville. Mr. Hommell was born in 1852 at Long Island, New York, coming to Neillsville at an early age. He died in 1927. Lotta Steele was Tom’s first wife and they had a daughter, Nina. He built a house for his family at 217 Grand Avenue. (At the present time, his granddaughter Marie Covell resides in that house.) Nina was married to Victor Woelffer who was a pharmacist with Woelffer’s Pharmacy located at 508 Hewett Street (now Rexall Pharmacy). Their home was located on the corner of 4^th and Oak Streets. Woelffer’s had three daughters, Marie (married Al Covell), Irma (deceased, was married to Lt. Col. Kenneth Maguire) and Jane (married R. E. Lind), who now lives in Omaha, Nebraska. The second Mrs. Hommell was the former Ida M. Carnegie.

1905 "Patrons": Steel, T. S., Farmer and Agent for Lamb Wire Fence, S. 13, T. Worden, P. O. Thorp, 1869.

Married, at the residence of the bride's parent's, on the 7th inst., by E. Lanphear, Thomas Steele Jr. (born c1859, son of Thomas and Jane nee Dobbins Steele) and Miss Christiana Tiedeman, all of this village (Thorp, Clark Co, Wis.) (East Thorp cemetery index list Christina Aurelia nee Tiedeman Steele 1865-1920, husband Thomas S. Steele 1859-? And their daughter Myrtle Aug 1888-14 Sept 1890, typhoid fever.)

STEELE, Phyllis Lillian (1890 - 1920)
Funeral services for Miss Phyllis Lillian Steel, who died at her home, 22 West Roy Street (Seattle, WA), were held. Miss Steele was ill but a few days with pneumonia and her death was unexpected. She was born in Thorp, Clark Co, Wis., and was 30 years old. In 1914 she came to Seattle with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas R. Steele, who survive, and had reside here since then. The funeral was held at the chapel of the Cremation Society of Washington. (East Thorp cemetery index list Phyllis Lillian Steele 1891-1920)

STEELE, Lizza marriage - 9 Aug 1883
Married at Greenwood on Aug. 9, 1883 Mr. Charles Seely to Miss Lizza Steel, daughter of Thomas Steel, of town of Warner. Seeley, Lillian nee STEELE (20 June 1861 - 13 July 1917) Mrs. Lillian (called “Malissa” on 1880 census) Seeley, wife of Wm. Seeley of Rib Lake, died at the hospital at Marshfield July 13, 1917, of paralysis, aged 56 years and 24 days. Mrs. Seeley was born at Plymouth, Wis., June 20, 1861, and was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Steele. In 1883 she was united in marriage with Wm. Seeley at Greenwood, Clark Co, Wis. For many years they resided there, but moved to Rib Lake about eight years ago. For the past year she had been a great sufferer and about three weeks ago was taken to the hospital in order to secure some relief. Her sisters, Mrs. B. F. Rusch of this village, and Mrs. Richleau of Curtiss, have been constantly with her for several months. The funeral took place from the home of Mrs. Ross Davis, niece of deceased, at Medford, interment following in the Medford Cemetery. Deceased leaves to mourn her husband, Wm. Seeley, and sister, Mrs. Holmes of the state of Washington, Mrs. George Smith of Colorado, Mrs. Richleau of Curtiss, Mrs. B. F. Rusch, Mrs. Harry Aucutt, and brothers, Arthur Steele of Thorp, Thomas Steele of Seattle, and Wm. Steele.

>Mr. Bernard F. Rusch was born in Pomerania, Prussia on Oct. 18, 1855 and died at St. Joseph's Hospital at Chippewa Falls on July 9, 1929. On Monday evening of last week as he was returning to his home but a few rods south of the Thorp village limits, and when but a few feet from his gate, was struck by a passing automobile and rendered unconscious. The driver of the machine failed to stop and his identity is unknown. George Haas, driving from the south, noticed the body in the road and immediately notified members of the village board, then in session at the village hall, who repaired to the spot and brought Mr. Rusch to the office of Dr. F. P. Neis, who upon examination found his head cut and a number of ribs fractured. He was then taken to the hospital at Chippewa Falls, when he died about 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Deceased immigrated from Pomerania with his parents at the age of twelve years, locating first in Huron Co., Ontario, Canada. In 1876 he came to Clark county and in May 1880, arrived in Thorp, which has since been his home, except a few years spent farming in Montana. For many years he followed the vocation of farming and dairying and was the owner of a splendid farm adjoining the village limits. Mr. Rusch was married on Oct. 31, 1883 to Miss Elizabeth Viola Steele (born c1864 daughter of Thomas and Jane nee Dobbins Steele). To this union three children were born, Bernard R., Susan, of Thorp, and Mrs. Ruth A. Green of St. Paul, who with his wife are left to mourn. Deceased also leaves two sisters, Mrs. Waudell of Everett, Wash., and Mrs. Shaw of Peachland, British Columbia. Funeral services were held at the M. E. Church with interment following the services in the family lot at the Thorp Village Cemetery.

At the Commercial House in this city (Colby, Clark Co., Wis.), on Saturday, the 19th inst., N. J. White, Esq., tied the knot that bound together, through life for weal or woe, Theodore M. Richlieu of Greenwood, Clark Co., Wis., and Miss Ida M. Steele of Thorp, Clark Co.

The young couple were accompanied to this city by Arthur and Alice Steele, brother and sister of the bride, and S. C. Pettet, all of Thorp, for which place the party took their departure on the evening train. Mrs. Ida Richelieu, 84, died at the home of her brother, Arthur Steele, at Abbotsford Dec. 19, 1950. She had been in failing health for the past several years. Funeral services were held at the Stabnow Funeral Home in Greenwood, with the pastor of the Grace Methodist Church, officiating. Burial was made in the Greenwood Cemetery. Mrs. Richelieu, nee Steele, was born March 8, 1866, at Plymouth. She moved to Greenwood with her parents when she was 4, and later moved to Thorp. After her marriage to Martin Richelieu at Colby Sept. 19, 1891, the couple lived in Greenwood until 1931, the year her husband died. She had made her home at Abbotsford for the past 19 years. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Walter (Alice) Acker, Greenwood, and Mrs. Otto (Margaret) Vater, Withee, and one brother, Arthur Steele, Abbotsford. Ten brothers and sisters preceded her in death.

Mrs. Hughetta (a.k.a. Henrietta), wife of Isaac A. Smith, died at her home at Grand Rapids after a short illness, and the remains were brought to Thorp and interred in the Thorp Village Cemetery. The funeral occurred from the M. E. Church. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas I. Steele of this village and was born in Sheboygan Co., Wis. Her age was 28 years. In 1885 she was united in marriage (4 Mar1886) with Isaac A. Smith and resided here with her husband for a number of years, removing from here to Neillsville, thence to Grand Rapids, Wis., where they have made their home for the past two years. Her sudden death is a great shock to relatives and friends as she spent several days here but a few weeks ago, being then apparently in good health. She leaves a husband and two children.

The infant daughter Mr. and Mrs. Will Steele died at their home at Chippewa Falls on Tuesday of last week of cholera infantum, aged sixteen months. The remains were brought to this village (Thorp) and interment took place from the M. E. Church.

The remains of the three-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Steele, who died on Monday, were brought here (Thorp) from Eau Claire for interment in the family lot in the village cemetery yesterday, the funeral taking place from the M. E. Church.

Miss Alice Steele and Harry D. Aucutt were united in marriage at the M. E. Church by on Sunday morning last, the church being well filled by friends and relatives to witness the ceremony. Mrs. Harry Aucutt, 60 years of age, passed away at her home in Thorp on, Feb. 17, 1934, after a lingering illness of many months duration. Alice Maude Steele was born at Greenwood July 7, 1874, coming to Thorp when but thirteen years of age. On Sept. 16, 1894 she was married to Harry D. Aucutt at the Methodist Church at Thorp, where she has since made her home. This union was blessed with six children, two boys and four girls. Deceased leaves to mourn her passing, her husband, two brothers, Arthur Steele, Sr., Curtiss, Wis., and Thos. Steele of Seattle, Wash., three sisters, Mrs. B.F. Rusch, Thorp, Mrs. Martin Richlieu, Abbotsford, Mrs. Cassie Holmes, California, two sons, Thos. Aucutt, North Lake, Wis., and Wm. Aucutt, Bland, Mo., four daughters, Mrs. Beth Schmittfranz, Black River Falls, Mrs. Frank Vander Wegen, Withee, Mrs. Elroy Holzhausen, Chippewa Falls, Mrs. George Ness, Black River Falls. The funeral services were at the M.E. Church, interment took place in the East Thorp Cemetery.

Ann Isabel Barrett, was born in Canada, November 13, 1874, the only daughter of William and Mary Barrett and passed away at her home in the Town of Warner May 22, 1939 of a heart attack. She was married to Arthur Steele (Arthur 1875-1964, son of Thomas and Jane nee Dobbins Steele) of Thorp, May 26, 1895. To this union were born eight children. They moved to their present home in the spring of 1933. Mrs. Steele has been suffering for some time with a heart ailment, but lately she seemed better. She is survived by her husband, three daughters, Maud, Mrs. Charles Frinhld, Thorp; Nina (born 4 April 1901), Mrs. Romain Burnett of Chetek; Ruth (born 14 Oct 1904), Mrs. John Zimmer, Greenwood; three sons, Paul, Arthur (Arthur, Jr. 5 Feb 1903 – July 1974), and Roger at home. Two sons Ernest and Ralph preceded their mother in death. She is also survived by two brothers, William Barrett of Thorp, Ernest Barrett of Milwaukee and one adopted brother, Frank Beechwood of St. Paul. Funeral services were conducted at the Methodist church at Thorp. She was laid to rest in the family lot at Thorp. Arthur Steele next married Elsie nee Schmidt, widow of Wlm Marten. Elsie 1897-1989 is buried in Colby, St. Paul cemetery.

1932: Breezy Hill Cheese Factory Neighborhood – The people of this vicinity were shocked to hear of the sudden death of Ernest Steele, age 19, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Steele of Curtiss. The Thorp Courier

Ernest William Steele was born at Thorp on the 18th day of April 1913, where he spent the greater part of his life, moving with his parents to Curtiss at the age of 16 years. On Sept. 11th, he departed from this life leaving to mourn his untimely death, his beloved parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Steele, four brothers, Ralph, Arthur, Paul and Roger, and three sisters, Maude, Mrs. Charles Frinack of Thorp; Nina, Mrs. Romain Brunett of Chetek; Ruth, Mrs. Jno. Zimmer of Thorp. Funeral services were held at the Owen Congregational Church. The remains were interred in the Thorp Cemetery.

Ralph Arthur Steele, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Steele of Curtiss died at the hospital at Marshfield on March 13, 1933. His death was caused by an accidental fall upon a wood saw that he was operating. Deceased was born at Thorp on Sept. 14, 1897, and had reached the age of 35 years, 5 months and 26 days. He leaves to mourn his untimely death his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Steele, three brothers, Artie, Paul and Roger, and three sisters, Mrs. Romane Brunnette of Chetek, Mrs. Charles Frinack and Mrs. John Zimmer Jr. of Thorp. Funeral services were held at the M.E. Church at Thorp.

A tragic accident occurred on July 27, 1941, when Roger, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Steele, was drowned while in swimming with friends at Lannon, Wis. In an effort to save Roger one of his friends also gave his life. Roger Lloyd Steele was born at Thorp, on Oct. 30, 1918, having reached the age of 22 years, 8 months and 27 days. In 1933 Roger moved with his parents to a farm near Greenwood. He graduated from the Greenwood High School with the class of 1936 as an honor student. He was employed at Greenwood until about a year ago when he went to Milwaukee, where he was employed at the time of his death. He leaves to mourn his untimely passing, his father, Arthur Steele of Greenwood, two brothers, Paul of Greenwood and Arthur Jr. of Thorp; three sisters, Ruth (Mrs. John Zimmer) of Greenwood; Nina (Mrs. Romain Burnett) of Chetek; Maude (Mrs. Chas. Frinack) of Thorp. The occasion seems doubly sad as this is the third son and brother this family has had to part with, all meeting tragic deaths and two years ago the mother died of a heart attack. Funeral services were held at the Bogumill Funeral Home and at the M.E. Church at Thorp, with interment in East Thorp Cemetery beside his mother and brothers.

Greenwood Funeral services for Paul Steele were held at Grace Methodist Church. The burial was made in the Greenwood Cemetery. The casket was not be opened. (He died in a traffic accident May 3, 1950). Mr. Steele was born July 13, 1910 in Thorp. He received his education in the Thorp Schools and lived there until 1932 when he moved with his parents to a farm 5 miles northwest of Greenwood, where he had lived ever since. On April 29, 1936 he married Clarissa Mason (22 July 1914 – 8 Oct 1992) at Greenwood. She survives him. Other survivors include a daughter, Ruth, 14, and a son, Thomas, 13. One brother, Arthur Jr., Thorp, and three sisters, Mrs. John Zimmer, Greenwood, Mrs. Otto Darge, Solon Springs, and Mrs. Charles Frinack, Thorp, are also living. Three brothers preceded him in death. His father, Arthur Sr., and his stepmother live in Abbotsford.

As Armistice Day 1918 marks an important event in World History, so Armistice Day 1925 marks an important event in the lives of Miss Ruth Steele and Mr. John Zimmer of Reseburg, Clark Co, Wis., for on this day at the M. E. Parsonage at Stanley this happy couple was united in the holy bonds of matrimony. The bride was attended by her sister, Mrs. Roman Brunett. The groom was attended by Arthur Steele, brother of the bride. After the ceremony the bridal party drove to the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Steele, where a bounteous dinner and supper were served to immediate relatives and friends. The newlyweds will reside on the Zimmer farm in the town of Reseburg, where Mr. Zimmer will continue assisting his father on the farm.

“To Young Tommy Steele; I suppose you are bout 79 now, but your Daddy was "Old Tom," and you were always "Young Tommy" in the Gude Old Daze... Gow west there, pass the Charley Steele place, Albert Fravert that married Ella Kuester lives thare now. On to the Tome Steele corner, north to the Hank Ferguson place... then west Robert Horns, north to John Poppes corner, one mile west and then south to the Yankee place, whare Cassie lived, east to Robert Horn's again....” By Charles Varney Old timers Mail Route

Charlie Steele, brother of Thomas Steele? Nothing found on Charlie Steele, the following are possible descendants of the Charlie Steele family.

Clark Co. marriages: 21 May 1877 Martha Steele to (husband not listed); 5 Nov 1887 John Steel and Ella Darling; 24 July 1895 Arthur Steel and Minnie Seif Weisner;

1906 Lynn township plat map sec 28: Minnie (spelled as Stiehl) Steel or Steele

Friday forenoon this community was saddened by the sudden and somewhat mysterious death of little Archie Steele, who was found hanging by a rope in the barn at the home of his mother, Mrs. Minnie Steele in the third ward. Whether it was suicide or an accident may never be determined. At first it was taken for granted and widely rumored that the little fellow had taken his own life, because he had passed “on condition” at the close of the school year, but later known facts make it appear quite probable that it was simply an accident. The barn is a small building with shed roof. Across two of the rafters a cleat had been nailed; and to this cleat, a rope, a common cow-tie, had been fastened by one end, the rope hanging down. The lower end was tied in a single knot around the boy’s neck, and his feet nearly touched the floor. Nearly under the rope was a feed box upon which the boy must have stood when he tied the rope. The suicide theory was quite readily accepted until the fact became known that Archie, his brother and other boys had been in the habit of getting up on the feed box and swinging off on the rope, sometimes tying it around their bodies.

This fact, together with others that it is not considered a serious thing to pass in school “on condition” that the boy did not seem to lay it seriously to heart, and taking a lunch in his had went to the barn to play, a portion of the partially eaten lunch being found in the box beside him, all indicate that in some way, in attempting to adjust the rope he had fallen off the box and the rope had tightened on his neck, a small wire at the end of the rope preventing it from slipping through, as a single knot would likely have done. His brother Elmer found him within a few minutes, and cried for help. Aug. Schoengarth, hearing him call, ran across and took the boy down. A doctor was on the spot in a few minutes more, but life was extinct. The mother, who is a widow (of Arthur Steele, of whom nothing else was found), is overwhelmed with grief, as are also the little brother and the sisters. Archie was a good little fellow. He was quiet and well behaved, and often liked to play quietly by himself. Archie was born in the town of Lynn, Clark Co, Aug. 7, 1900, and came to Neillsville when his mother moved here a few years ago. Buried in Neillsville cemetery

Mr. Timothy McMahon of Mt. Pleasant, Mich., and Mrs. Minnie Steele of Neillsville were married at the Catholic Church. After the ceremony a wedding breakfast was served at the bride’s home, at which were present only their near relatives. The day before the wedding, a reception was given at which were present a very large gathering of relatives and friends. The groom is a retired farmer, a man of means and stands high in the community where he lives. The bride is a lady who is greatly respected here and one this community is sorry to lose. They left for Wausau for a short visit with relatives there and will go on to Mr. Pleasant, where they will make their home.

Minnie Sief Wiesner, who married Arthur Steel in 1895 and Timothy McMahon in 1913, was the daughter of Fred and Caroline Wiesner. Minnie’s siblings were: George, Charles, Frank and Fred Wiesner; Christine, wife of Conrade Franz; Henrietta, wife of George Brock; Margaret, wife of John Grosedale; Carrie, wife of Sam Amido; Mary, wife of Fred Seif.

1905< #40 Steiger, August Head W M 48 M Illinois Germany Farmer 10 O F Magdalene Wife W F 50 M Switzerland Switzerland House Keeper John Son W M 16 S Kansas Ill/Switzerland Farm Laborer 9 Willie Son W M S Kansas Ill/Switzerland Farm Laborer 8

August Steiger quietly passed away at his home on the West Side, Town of Warner, Feb. 2, 1911 at the age of 52 years, 5 months and 27 days. Mr. Steger had been a resident of this county since 1897, when he moved here from La Crosse with his wife and three children, locating on a farm west of the river, where he resided up to death. He was born in Chicago, Aug. 6, 1858, the youngest of eight children born to Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Steiger. In 1859 the family moved to La Crosse and settled on a farm. March 17, 1883 he was married to Miss Lena Andregg. Later he moved to Washington, Kansas, and in 1891 removed to La Crosse, hence to Greenwood in 1897.

Deceased was a faithful member of the German Reformed Church of the West Side. He was elected treasurer of the Town of Warner last spring, in which capacity he was unable to perform its duties during his last few weeks. Funeral services were at the home and church. The body was interred in the West Side Cemetery.

Mrs. Magdaline Steiger, formerly Anderegg, was born Oct. 1, 1854, in Bern, Switzerland. In 1866 she and her parents came to this country where they settled near La Crosse. She was united in marriage with August Steiger March 17, 1883. In 1884 they moved to Kansas where they lived for seven years. From 1891 to 1896 they resided at La Crosse. Then they came to Clark Co and lived for a year near Loyal. In 1897 they came into this community and at the same time joined the West Side Church, of which she was a loyal member until her death. Deceased passed away June 22, 1928, at the ripe age of 73 years, 8 months and 21 days, after an illness of a few years. She leaves to mourn her loss three sons, John of St. Paul, William of the town of Eaton and Edwin of the Town of Warner, also one brother, Casper Anderegg of La Crosse, Wis. Her husband, one brother and one sister preceded her in death. Funeral services were held at the West Side Church. The body was laid to rest in the West Side Cemetery.

Jan 4, 1906: John Steiger of the West Side has been spending the holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. August Steiger. He is attending school at Elkhart Lake. Greenwood Gleaner

John Steiger and Miss Bertha Buker were married at the home of the bride’s sister, Mrs. Henry Decker, June 16, 1909, at the German Reformed Church of the West Side. The bride was attended by her cousin, Miss Alma Humke, and the groom by his brother, Willie Steiger. The young couple went to housekeeping at once in A.F. Sheets’ house on the east side of Greenwood, formerly the Langley house. The bride is a daughter of Fred Buker of the West Side. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Steiger (Think this should be son of August Steiger) of the West Side. He became a member of the firm of Rossman Steiger Co., general merchants of this city several months ago when the Fricke Rossman Co. was reorganized. Nothing further found on John and Bertha nee Buker Steiger.

October 1928: The West Side Cheese Factory, owned by Ed and Will Steiger, northwest of Greenwood, was destroyed by fire last week, Meinholt, the cheesemaker, was away from the factory at the time and it is not known how the fire started. All of the cheese, except that day’s run, had been shipped. Clark County Press

William C. Steiger, 74, Greenwood, died unexpectedly enroute to a hospital in Rochester, Minn. Death was due to a heart ailment. Funeral services were conducted at Immanuel United Church of Christ. Burial was made in the church cemetery. Mr. Steiger was born Aug. 8, 1888, in Washington, Kan., and moved to La Crosse with his parents at an early age. When he was eight years old, he came to Greenwood. He was married here on May 14, 1914 to Alma Humke (daughter of Henry and Anna Kippenhan Humke).

Steiger was a cheesemaker until his retirement in 1954, at which time the Steigers moved to Greenwood and purchased the Pure Oil Company. He was a member of the Immanuel United Church of Christ, was a director in the Farmers and Merchants Bank and was secretary of the Warner Mutual Insurance Co. Steiger was affiliated with the Masonic Lodge and the 32nd Degree Masons. Her served on the Greenwood School Board for a number of years. Survivors include his wife; a son, Dr. Elmer Steiger, Canoga, Calif.; a daughter, Mrs. Ary (Elsie) Arneson, Spring Valley. Two brothers, Edwin and John Steiger, preceded him in death.

Announcement has been made of the marriage of Miss Hallie Jane Hall of Duluth, Minn., to Dr. Elmer Steiger of Nopeming, Minn., son of Mr. and Mrs. William Steiger of Greenwood on Sept. 15, 1941. The rites were read in Duluth. The groom is a graduate of the Greenwood High School with the class of 1932, and was graduated from the University of Wisconsin Medical School in 1940. Elmer Steiger baptized 19 Mar 1916

Miss Elsie A. Steiger, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William C. Steiger, Greenwood became the bride of Ary C. Arneson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Corvin Arneson, Spring Valley, in a ceremony performed at the West Side Evangelical and Reformed Church June 24, 1947. The matron of honor was Mrs. Elmer Steiger, Plum City, sister-in-law of the bride, and the best man was Neal Anderson, Spring Valley, and the groomsmen, Elmer Steiger, Plum City, brother of the bride, and Paul Howard, Spring Valley. A wedding dinner was served to the wedding party and immediate relatives at the Merchants Hotel, Neillsville. The bride is a graduate of the Greenwood High School and of Miss Wood’s School, Minneapolis, and for the past two years has been a kindergarten teacher in Spring Valley. The groom is a graduate of Spring Valley High School and has attended the University of Wisconsin. He is a veteran. Mr. and Mrs. Arneson will live in Spring Valley. Elsie Steiger baptized 2 Aug 1925

Edwin Steiger, 53, who was in poor health the past three years, died Mar. 15, 1948 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield, the result of a heart attack. He entered the hospital March 9. Funeral services at the Steiger home, followed by another service at the West Side Evangelical and Reformed Church, and burial was made in the West Side Cemetery. Mr. Steiger was born in La Crosse May 6, 1894 and was married Sept. 14, 1916 at the West Side Evangelical and Reformed Church in Greenwood to Ella Reineking. He came here from La Crosse with his parents when he was four years old and after his marriage settled on the present Steiger farm, 4 miles northwest of Greenwood, Clark Co.

Miss Evelyn Steiger, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Steiger of Greenwood became the bride of S. Sgt. Karl Mitschka, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Mitschka, Milwaukee, Sept. 29, 1943. The candlelight service was read in the West Side Reformed Church at Greenwood. The double ring service was performed before the altar. Miss Beatrice Steiger, sister of the bride, was maid of honor, and Gordon Johns of Milwaukee, a cousin of the groom, was best man. Following the ceremony a dinner was served to the immediate relatives and closest friends at the Lyon Café.

That evening a dance was given at the Merry Ol’ Gardens and the next day Sgt. And Mrs. Mitschka left for Aberdeen, Md., where the groom is stationed. Mrs. Mitschka taught for the past six years in the Clark Co rural schools. The groom had been employed by the Falk Corp in Milwaukee before entering Army service. Guests included Mrs. John Mitschka, Mr. and Mrs. August Johns, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Johns, all of Milwaukee; Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Steiger and family, the Rev. and Mrs. P.H. Franzmeier and family, and Miss Ruth Humke of Greenwood. Mitschka, Evelyn nee STEIGER (c1918 - 12 Aug 1977) Mrs. Carl Mitschka, 59, Milwaukee, the former Evelyn Steiger of the Greenwood, Clark Co area, passed away Aug. 12, 1977 at West Allis Memorial Hospital, where she had been a patient since April. Death followed a lingering illness. Services for Mrs. Carl Mitschka were held at the United Church of Christ. The former Evelyn Steiger was born (baptized 24 July 1918) in the Greenwood area and received her education there, graduating from Greenwood High School. She attended the Neillsville Normal School and taught at the Bruce Mound School and then at the Prosperity School in the Town of Eaton before her marriage to Carl Mitschka of Milwaukee. Surviving her are her husband one son, Randall of Milwaukee two sisters, Mrs. Gordon (Marian) Nielson of Waupaca and Mrs. Dale (Beatrice) Syth of Eau Claire two brothers, Kenneth Steiger of Greenwood and Ervin Steiger of Neillsville.

In a ceremony performed in the Greenwood Immanuel Reformed Church, Miss Marion Steiger, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E.J. Steiger, Greenwood exchanged vows with Gordon Neilsen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Neilsen of Waupaca. Attendants were the bride’s sister, Evelyn, and Miss Myra Neilsen, sister of the bridegroom, Waupaca. Mr. Neilsen’s attendants were Karl Mitscha, Milwaukee, and Herbert Kopitzke, Nichols. Following the ceremony, a dinner was served in the church parlors to more than 100 guests. A reception followed at the bride’s home, where a buffet supper was served, and in the evening a wedding dance was held at Castle Hall, Waupaca, with more than 200 guests attending. The young couple will make their home at King, formerly Wisconsin Veterans Home, where they will be at home to their friends after June 16. Nielson, Marian M. nee STEIGER (25 July 1919 - 20 Oct 1984) Marian M. Nielson, 535 Clark St. Waupaca, age 65, met her Lord after an outrageous fight with cancer, Oct. 20, 1984 at the Appleton Medical Center. She was born in Greenwood, Clark Co, Wis. July 25th, 1919. Her parents were Edwin J. and Ella Steiger. On June 11, 1941, she married Gordon W. Nielson in Greenwood. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Waupaca and for 30 years, operated Marion's Beauty Shop in Waupaca. She is survived by her husband, Gordon two sons and daughters-in-law, Gary and Marion, Appleton and Douglas and Sandy, Waupaca a sister, Mrs. Beatrice Syth, Eau Claire two brothers, Kenneth Steiger, Greenwood and Ervin Steiger of Neillsville, four grandchildren, Tim, Scott, Amy and Todd. She was preceded in death by a sister, Evelyn. Funeral services were held at the Trinity Lutheran Church with burial in the Lakeside Memorial Park, Waupaca.

Miss Beatrice Steiger, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Steiger, Greenwood and Dale Syth, son of Mr. and Mrs. Vern Syth, also of Greenwood, were married March 29, 1947 in the parlors of Grace Reformed Church, Milwaukee. Attending the couple were Mrs. Karl Mitschka, a sister of the bride, Milwaukee, and Mr. Mitschka. The bride and groom are graduates of the 1941 class of Greenwood High School. Mrs. Syth attended Central State Teachers College at Stevens Point for two years. She taught Eidsvold School at Thorp for three years and now is teaching at Hartford.

Her husband attended vocational school at Antigo, after which he worked for a year in Milwaukee previous to his induction into the Navy. After three years of service he was honorably discharged in January 1946, and now is attending art school in Chicago. After spending a honeymoon at “The Shades” in Indiana, they returned to their respective duties. Syth, Beatrice E. nee STIEGER (25 Jan 1924 - 8 Sept 2004) Beatrice Ella Syth, 80, Eau Claire, died Sept. 8, 2004, at the Mountain View Care Center, Bozeman, Mont. Funeral services were held at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Eau Claire. Burial was in the United Church of Christ-Immanuel Cemetery, Greenwood. Beatrice Ella Syth was born Jan. 25, 1924, in Greenwood, to Edwin and Ella Steiger. She married Dale W. Syth, Greenwood, on March 29, 1947, in Milwaukee at the Grace Reform Church. She was a grade school teacher for more than 30 years, and after retirement, she generously gave her time at the Robbins School Library, the Chippewa Valley Museum and various other organizations. Her interests included traveling, reading, walking, cheering for the Cubs, and riding roller coasters and Jet Skis with her grandchildren. Her family will greatly miss her laughter and her strength. Survivors include three children, Andrea [Ted] Terhaar, Gold Canyon, Ariz., Jim [Lois] Syth, Bozeman, Mont., and Libby [William] Syth, Arcadia, Calif.; five grandchildren, Christopher, Jill, Emily, Grant and Nolan; two great-grandchildren, Jasmine and Dakota; and two brothers, Kenneth [Janice] Steiger, Holmen, and Ervin [Dorothy] Steiger, Neillsville. Preceding her in death was her husband, Dale W. Syth, on March 31, 1983; her parents; and two sisters, Marion and Evelyn.

A double ring ceremony at Evangelical Reformed Church, Greenwood on Nov. 15, 1947, united in marriage Miss Janice M. Baird and Kenneth E. Steiger. The bride’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. H.R. Baird, Greenwood. Mr. Steiger is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Steiger of Greenwood. Miss Virginia Baird, Eau Claire, maid of honor for her sister, and the groom’s brother, Ervin Steiger, served as best man. The bridal party also included the bride’s cousins, Miss Dorothy Kauffman, Marshfield, as bridesmaid, and Ronald Davel, Oshkosh, as groomsman. Ushers were Everett Humke, Stevens Point, and Jimmie Davel, Loyal. A reception was held at the home of the bride’s parents, followed by dinner served to relatives and friends in the church parlors. In the evening a wedding dance was held at the Merry Ol’ Gardens. After a wedding trip to Iowa, the couple will reside at Greenwood. Both Mr. and Mrs. Steiger are graduates of the Greenwood High School. Mrs. Steiger attended beauty culture school in Eau Claire, and is now employed as cashier at the IGA. Store at Greenwood. Mr. Steiger, a veteran of one and one-half years in the Army, is also employed at the IGA Store. Kenneth Steiger baptized 20 Oct 1927

Ervin John “Ertz” Steiger, 25 Clay St., Neillsville, passed away Dec. 19, 2005, at Neillsville Memorial Medical Center. His family surrounded him as he peacefully entered internal life. Funeral services at Neillsville United Church of Christ, burial took place in Neillsville Cemetery. Ervin was born Dec. 13, 1929, to Edwin and Ella (Reineking) Steiger in the township of Warner, near Greenwood. He was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel E & R, now United Church of Christ, near Greenwood. He was a 1947 graduate of Greenwood High School. Music played a major part of his life; playing trombone and singing were his passions. In 1946 he helped organize the Howie Sturtz Orchestra where he had been a member for over 50 years. He was the “Ertz” of the “Ertz & Sturtz” duo (See excerpt of Howie Sturtz book following this obit).

On May 13, 1950, he was united in marriage to Dorothy Jean Kauffman of Loyal, at Loyal Methodist Church. He first worked at Greenwood Gleaner and then at Clark County Press in Neillsville. In 1949 he was employed as a secretary bookkeeper for the Production Credit Association of Neillsville. He worked his way to loan officer, and in 1957 was appointed as president for the farmer-owned Production Credit Association of Neillsville. By the time of his retirement from the farm credit service in 1985, he had become the chief executive officer for the PCA loan offices in Neillsville, Black River Falls and Thorp that provided financial service to farmers in Clark, Taylor and Jackson Counties. After his first retirement, he went on to work with the Farmers Home Administration; the Co-op Credit Association of Black River Falls; the Citizens Bank of Loyal; and was a driver for Abby Vans.

He additionally worked with WCCN-AM where he recorded many voice “tags” to introduce “The Best Music” from Big Band to Classis Oldies. Ertz was a very active community citizen and volunteer. He was a member of the 32nd Division Wisconsin National Guard 128th Service Company, based in Neillsville from 1949 to 1955. He served as Scoutmaster for Boy Scout Troop 64, Neillsville, from 1968 to 1971. He was extremely active with the Neillsville United Church of Christ were he served as Sunday school director, board member, and most noteworthy, as a 50-year member of the senior choir. Over the past 10 years, he helped coordinate the Salvation Army collection kettle in and around Neillsville area. In addition to volunteer activities, he was a member of the Future Farmers of America; Rotary International; Jaycees; Neillsville Masonic Lodge No. 173; Black River Falls Royal Arch Masons Chapter 41; Knights Templar Commandery 8; Eau Claire, and Zor Shrine Temple of Madison.

His hobbies besides his family, friends, trombone, and singing were his golf game and his world traveling. He is survived by his wife Dorothy; his two sons, Keith (Betty) of Howards Grove and David of Neillsville; daughter, Debra (James) Riedy of Oakland Township, Mich.; and five grandchildren, Benjamin, Mathew, Katherine, Kelley and Thomas. He is further survived by his brother, Kenneth (Janice) Steiger of Onalaska. His parents, three sisters, Marian, Evelyn, and Beatrice; and an infant son, John, preceded him in death.

“...Howie Sturtz returned to his former hometown of Neillsville last week, with his old familiar upbeat take on life and a book he’s just written, “Thanks for the Memories.” The book, subtitled “On the Road Again with Howie Sturtz” is, in large part, a nostalgic reflection on the nearly six decades of music making by Sturtz and the rest of his popular five-man orchestra as they played at ballrooms all across Wisconsin and into Minnesota... Young Howie took it from there. At 16, he had his own band – with the lofty-sounding name, “Howie Sturtz and the Swing Kings Orchestra” – and was soon playing at proms, homecomings and weddings. “And any other jobs we could land,” Sturtz added... In “Thanks for the Memories” there are, of course, many warm recollections about the Howie Sturtz Orchestra as Sturtz writes endearingly of the band members, especially Ertz Steiger, as an extended part of his family. “We were a close-knit group,” he said....” “Thanks for the Memories” is available at the Central Wisconsin Broadcasting/WCCN pavilion building east of Neillsville. The book may also be ordered by mail by writing directly to Howie Sturtz II, 1819 Chumas Drive, Eau Claire, WI 54701 or by calling 1-715-514-1214. The cost of the book is $16, plus $3 shipping. Discounts are available for additional copies.

May 16, 2007: The Commanding Officer, Naval and Marine Corps operational Support Center, Milwaukee, has announced that Captain Keith E. Steiger, U.S. Navy, has been awarded the Meritorious Service Medal. The award was presented to Capt. Steiger in Milwaukee on April 27th, in recognition of his retirement as the National Executive Director for the Naval Reserve officer Leadership program. Previous award ceremonies recognized his 29 years of active and reserve duties to the U.S. Navy. Steiger was a 1972 graduate of Neillsville High School and attended UW-Eau Claire before being commissioned in the Navy in 1977. He is the son of Dorothy and the late Ertz Steiger, of Neillsville. He and his wife, Betty, live in Howards Grove, Wis. with their daughter Katie, and sons Ben and Matt. He is currently employed as the plant engineer for the Sheboygan Paint Company.

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. The subject of this sketch came to Peterboro Co, 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. "Clark Co., Illustrated" by Saterlee, Tifft & Marsh, 1890.

“...John Stewart came in 1866...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, stamping and chasing flies; all went down. One of the steers so badly injured its spine that it had to be killed. This part of the river crossing was never rebuilt. It is also told of John Stewart, (some time around 1885) going to the grist mill, located on west island, with a load of wheat. When he had driven well onto the west bridge, the north stringer gave way, and Mr. Stewart with his team, wagon and bags of, the newly fanned wheat slipped into the pond. Men, who were at work on the opposite side of the river, quickly came to the rescue. Everything was saved, and without damage; only two or three spokes were broken in one of the wheels. The east span had gone down, so it was necessary to cross on the bridge which had been erected on a site north of the present one, and drive south along the west bank....” The Hub of Clark County (1853 - 1934)

Nov 14, 1882: Mrs. John Stewart has gone to Canada with her two boys to spend the winter, while Mr. Stewart will go into camp... Jno. Stewart’s last brother in Canada has just arrived in town. Neillsville Times

April 1887: The splendid black thoroughbred trotting stallion “Lochiel, Jr.” is the property of John Stewart of Greenwood. Locally, he is known as the Thorp horse. Clark County Press

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 30^th wedding anniversary.

Feb16, 1898: We are very sorry to say that Greenwood will soon loose a very fine family as Mr. Stewart intends going to Washington in the spring, he having large logging interests out west. The Clark Republican and Press

John Stewart, at one time a prominent citizen of Clark Co, Wis., died on May 31, 1925 in Portland, Oregon. He was a member of the County Board of Supervisors of Clark Co 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. 31, 1924. Deceased was well known in Greenwood, 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. (Bernice) McKenzie of New York and Mrs. (Elizabeth) 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.

1895 census Sundermeyer, Henry head of family, 4 male, 5 female (“Indermeyer” on census index)

1905< #51 Sundermeyer, Henry Head W M 56 M Germany Germany Farmer 8 O F Henrietta Wife W F 63 M Germany Germany House Keeper Theodore Son W M 19 S Wisconsin Germany Farm Laborer 8 Minnie Daughter W F 16 S Wisconsin Germany Mary Daughter W F 13 S Wisconsin Germany

Kasper Henry Sundermeyer was born in Wesfallen, Germany on the 31 of August 1849. He was married to Lena Winter (10 Jan 1851 – 1 Mar 1896) on the 7 of Sept 1873. To this union were born eight children all who survive him, five daughters and three sons. He died on the 9 day of Feb 1920 in the town of Mayville, his wife (Lena Winter) having passed away 24 years ago. His oldest daughter, Mrs. Geo. (Lena) Kern, was at his bedside when he passed away. Those from away who came to attend the funeral were the three sons, Wm. Sundermeyer of Groton, S.D., Henry of Andover, S.D., and Theodore (born 6 May 1886) of Minneapolis, Minn. Three daughters from away being unable to come were Mrs. Jennie Clocksene, now at Long Beach, Cal., Mrs. Louise Ries of Kansas City, Kan., and Mrs. Minnie Glau of Aberdeen, S.D. (The eighth child was Marie, Mrs. Otto Meinhardt). The remains were laid to rest beside his wife in the West Side (UCC) Cemetery and funeral services were conducted in the German Reformed Church.

UCC cemetery: Kasper Henry Sundermeyer married second to “Anna”, no dates or other info; married third on 10 Jan 1899 to Henrietta Below, widow of Matthew Below. Henrietta 22 May 1836 – 22 May 1915, buried St John’s cemetery in Unity

March 3, 1900: Miss Jennie Sundermeyer, who has been employed in this city for a time, went to Minneapolis Saturday for a visit with friends and with some expectation of remaining there. B.R. Falls Banner Greenwood Gleaner

March 8, 1906: It is such letters as the following that cheer an editor’s heart and in part recompense him for persistent, never ending work. The letter is from Mrs. F. W. Clocksene of Grotan, S. D., who will be remembered as Jennie Sundermeyer. She says”

“Enclosed please find $1.25 for which please send me the Gleaner for another year, as I used to be a Greenwood girl and would not be without it. I received the paper every Saturday.” Greenwood Gleaner

April 19, 1906: From a letter from Wm. Sundermeyer of Hayes, S. D., we learn that he likes the counry there very much. He is near Pierre from which he has sent us several souvenir postals of public buildings, etc. He says hundreds of immigrants are coming in there every day and that the country is settling up fast. Greenwood Gleaner

A very pretty wedding was solemnized at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Meinhardt on Dec. 27, 1911 at 2 p.m., when Miss Marie Sundermeyer (20 June 1892 – 18 Aug 1986, daughter of Kasper Henry and Lena nee Winter Sundermeyer) and Mr. Otto Meinhardt (26 May 1882 – 9 May 1962, son of August and Christine nee Michel Meinhardt) were joined in wedlock. The bride was attended by Florence Richmond and Sula Sloniker, the groom by Earl Sloniker and George Speich. After the supper was served the guests departed for Hemlock hall where they took advantage of the music of the Volk Brothers’ orchestra. They left Saturday morning for Sheboygan and other points.

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 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, 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., Marshfield; Clarence (Clarence Edward 3 Oct 1901 – 14 Oct 1986), Georgetown, Minn.; William, address unknown; Theodore and Edward, Greenwood; four daughters, Miss Rose Kern, Greenwood; Mrs. Otto (Mabel) 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.

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.

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, Withee. Theodore Alvin Kern was born Nov. 15, 1911 in Greenwood to George and Lena (nee 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.

1885 Grant township Special Vet’s census: Sweestand, Geo. Private E 1st Nebraska Cav Neillsville P.O. (note spelling, not sure if this is the same Sweetland as on 1905 census)

1905 #52 Sweetland, George M. Head W M 63 M Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Farmer 8 O F Bertha Wife W F 49 M Norway Norway Domestic Elsie Daughter W F 6 S Wisconsin Nor/Penn

No further information on the preceding Sweetland family. Following is the only Sweetland family found in CC during the early years.

“Mr and Mrs. Sweetland and family of Hewettville lived on the William Rehberg farm for several years. He drove one of the school buses, and also worked for Singer Sewing Machine Co. Of their eleven children only the youngest six were in Columbia and attended school. They were Parley, Leona, Birdean, Charles, Lyle and Maxine. The family moved to Wisconsin Rapids.” Recollections of Columbia, Wisconsin by Mabel Schlender Jonkel

January 1900: A benefit for Rev. John Willan will be given on Feb. 1 at Charles Sweetland’s home in the Town of Hewett. An oyster supper and donations will be given at that time.

Mrs. L. E. Sweetland was taken very ill March 3, 1928, with hemorrhage of the brain and passed away in a few minutes. Her death came as a great shock to the family and to this community. Mrs. Sweetland, whose maiden name was Daisy Northup, was born in the town of German, Chenango Co., N.Y., May 19, 1871. She grew to womanhood there and was there married to L. E. Sweetland May 30, 1889. About a year after they came to Illinois, where they lived about four years, moving then to Clark Co, Wis., where they have lived ever since; about 12 years of that time they lived in the town of Hewett, Mr. Sweetland still owning a farm in that town. They lived four years at Loyal and the remainder of their life here has been spent in Neillsville. Besides her husband, she leaves to mourn her death, eleven children: Idella, Mrs. George Hart of the town of Mentor; Beatrice, Mrs. Wm. Seibert, La Salle, Ill.; Nora, Mrs. Claude Tewalt, Mellon, Wis.; Gladys, Mrs. Ralph Wash, St. Paul; Bessie, Mrs. Arnold Raatz, Milwaukee; Parley Sweetland, Elk Mound; Leona, Mrs. Archie Heath, Neillsville; Birdine, Mrs. John Freda, Wis. Rapids; Charles Sweetland, in Oregon; Lyle and Maxine at home.

Mr. Coda Snyder passed away at Mr. Washington Sanitarium, Eau Claire, Wis., on Sunday, Feb. 27th, 1916. He was born in Neillsville, Clark County, Wis., on Dec. 29, 1890. He was married on March 9th, 1912 to Miss Beatrice Ione Sweetland. To this union were born two children, Birdina age 2 years and Fhye age 3 months. He leaves to mourn his early death his wife and two children, father, step-mother, one brother and one sister. The funeral was held at the Congregational Church. He was laid to rest in the Neillsville Cemetery. (Beatrice evidently next married Wlm Seibert.)

Oct 1 1900 – June 7 1901 Braun Settlement students: Theressia and Sebastian Toetsch

Mildred Mae Teitsch, 97, formerly of Owen, died April 13, 2004, at Kennedy Park Medical and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral services were held at Maurina Funeral Home, Owen. Burial in Riverside Cemetery, Withee. She was born Nov. 6, 1906, at Rib Lake to Charles and Elsie (Bangle) Laack. Mildred and Harold Teitsch were married Aug. 17, 1925. He died in 1970. Mildred cleaned houses for many people and then worked for Master Packaging in Owen for 42 years. After that, she volunteered at Old School House in Owen for 12 years. She is survived by her daughter, Geraldine Betty (Glen) Luscher of Hatley.

The preceding obit is the only mention of a “Teitsch” family in CC. Other than the Braun school mention of “Toetsch” no other mention in CC as spelled.

J. H. THAYER, clerk, with C. Blakeslee, Neillsville, was born in Penobscot Co., Maine, Aug. 12, 1847. In 1866, went to Wisconsin; then to Michigan, where he remained two years, and then came back to Wisconsin. Engaged in mercantile and lumbering business, and in 1877, commenced his present business with C. Blakeslee. Mr. Thayer married Miss Afary E. Austin, in 1876. They have two children, Minnie and Bessie.

Unable to determine which Kingman family J. H. Thayer was associated with in the lumber business.

1893 plat map: “Community of THIELEN” (corners of county roads O and MM)

1893 sec 19 nw corner, no bldg H. Thielen; se corner, 3 bldg H. T. (Thielen?); (1880 C.H Hommel)

sec 29 nw corner, no bldg H.T; sec 30 ne corner, 1 bldg H.T. (1880 G.C. Andrews prop.)

(1906 sec 19 se corner = Aug Beyer; sec 29 nw corner =E. Schwarz; sec 30 ne corner = Otto Decker)

2-11-1881: “Henry Thielen of Thorp is a familiar figure on Greenwood streets.” Gleaner

Sept 1882: “Henry Thielen, of Greenwood, will give one of those good old-fashioned harvest picnics, including a dance. The picnic will be held Sunday, September 4^th, at Thielen’s farm in the Town of Warner, five miles west of Greenwood. The dance will be held in his hall on Saturday evening, September 3^rd. Professor Richardson and Uncle George Andrews will speak in English and Prof. Buseh, of Wein, will address the audience in German. Let everyone who loves to dance, or enjoy a picnic and good time, attend.”

“...The first bank in Greenwood was the Greenwood State bank organized July 30, 1891 and opened October 19, 1891 with a capital stock of $25,000 by Joseph Gibson, Cullen Ayers, Andrew Emerson, J. C. Miller, L. W. Larson, L. W. Gibson, W. H. Begley, Louisa Withee, G. L. Buland, W. H. Hilton, John Stewart, Nels Johansen, Henry Thielen, James Bryden, H. M. Hunt, William, Johnson, W. H. Bryden, E. J. Herrell and Lorenzo Sperbeck. The bank building which still stands on the corner of Main and Division Streets is of solid brick and was well equipped with vaults....” The Hub of Clark Co. 1853-1934

Ella Nora, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Thielen, aged 1 year, 9 months, 9 days, died in Thorp, Clark Co March 12, 1900, and was buried from the German Church west of the river, pneumonia the cause. (Daughter of Henry and 2^nd wife Louisa Thielen)

Heinrich “Henry” Thielen was born in April 1860, and was first married on 12 June 1888 to Lena Alma Meinholdt, daughter of Gotlob and Wilhelmine Neundorf Meinhold. Lena and Henry Thielen had Oscar Otto, b. April 1889, bap. 2 June 1889; August Heinrich, b. July 1890, bap. 3 Aug 1890; Theodor “Thorton” Mathhius, b. Sept 1892 (census year?), bap. 25 Oct 1891; Albert b. Mar 1893 (not bap?); Arthur Ludwig*, b. July 1894, bap. 13 Nov 1894. Lena Alma Meinhold Thielen, born 22 July 1865, died11 Nov 1894, buried UCC cemetery. Henry Thielen married second c1895: Louisa (born Oct 1871, maiden name unknown) and they had: Ella Nora b. 3 June 1896, d. 12 Mar 1900; Lena b. 28 Mar 1897; Willie b. Sept 1899, and George Edward bap. 13 Oct 1901. (Names, dates from 1900 census, UCC baptism and cemetery records) [*Arthur Ludwig Thielen, age 10, is listed on the 1905 Warner census as a “ward” of Henry Meier.] >No further info on this Thielen family.

1906 sec 22 no residence B. F. Thongo, think is Thompson but map clearly shows “Thongo” (1915 = W. Hubble)

H.M. Root received a telegram from Mesa, Ariz. that B.F. Thompson had dropped dead there that afternoon. In November Mr. Thompson left Greenwood, Clark Co to spend the winter in Arizona to seek relief from asthma from which he suffered. His health had improved apparently, Mr. Root receiving a letter written two days before his death, in which he stated that he was feeling fine. Deceased was born in Maine in Oct. 1840. He came to La Crosse in 1863 and to Greenwood in 1871. For many years he was engaged in logging and farming in partnership with Mr. Root. His wife died a few years ago. Their two children died when young, and the only known heir left is a nephew in La Crosse. Mr. Root telegraphed instructions to have the remains sent back to Greenwood.

1938 obit: “...Mr. Root was born June 22, 1846 on a farm in Guilford township, Chenango county, NY. He came west in 1869 with the intention of teaching school but changed his mind and entered the lumbering business and in 1874 formed a partnership with B. F. Thompson and during the next 11 years logged off about 55,000,000 feet of pine lumber.....”

Mrs. Jennie Thompson, wife of Mayor B. F. Thompson, whose death occurred Aug. 2, 1903 was a native of the state of Maine where she was born in 1835. In 1862, she was united in marriage to B. F. Thompson and the next year she and her husband came to La Crosse where they lived until 1871 when they came to Greenwood where they have since resided. During the past few years she has suffered more or less from ill health. The funeral services had been talked over by Mrs. Thompson with two of her most intimate friends, Mrs. F. M. Carter and Mrs. W. H.Palms, were held from the home, pastor of the first Unitarian church of Madison officiating. During the funeral all business places were closed. The long procession to the Greenwood cemetery, were the remains were laid to rest, was headed by the Greenwood Brass Band, which rendered appropriate funeral marches. The services at the grave were simple and appropriate. As the body was slowly lowered to its last earthly resting place by a lowering device which Undertaker G. W. Bishop had purchased and was using for the first time, the choir sang "Nearer My God to Thee," a favorite hymn of the deceased.

January 4, 1883: Mrs. Sones, who has been visiting with Mrs. B. F. Thompson for the last two weeks, left for her home in La Crosse last Thursday. Clark Republican and Press

November 20, 1884: B F. Thompson and wife, of Greenwood, returned yesterday from a visit at Moline, Ill. Clark Republican and Press

1906 sec 27 no residence J. E. Thormoseth (1915 = Fred Decker and Farmer & Merchant Bank)

1906 sec 34 no residence J. E. Thormoseth (1915 = Farmer & Merchant Bank)

No info found on any Thormoseth (as spelled on Warner map) or Thormorseth (as spelled on Lynn map). The 1906 Lynn township map has a Bertha Thormorseth in sec 14, and J.E. Thormorseth in sec 24, both gone on the 1926 map.

1956 Clark Co. directory: Toburen, Delmar Greenwood Rt 2; Mead sec 24
Toburen, Ed Unity Rt 1; Unity sec 11
Toburen, Erwin Greenwood Rt 2 Warner sec 18

W. H. Toburen, for many years a resident of Greenwood died at his home Sept. 4, 1935.

Deceased was born (of Adolf and Maria nee Botter Toburen) in Germany June 22, 1852. He is survived by his wife and four children, William of the Town of Warner, Gus of Wausau, Mrs. Nels (Louise) Fulsang of Chicago, and Mrs. Art (Emilie) Syth of the Town of Eaton. One daughter, Mrs. Wm. (Anna) Miller, preceded him in death May 22, 1935 and another daughter, Laura, died 3 years ago. Funeral services were held and the body was laid to rest in the West Side Cemetery.

June 28, 1928: Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Toburen (Sr) of this city celebrated their golden wedding June 28, 1928. It was fifty years ago that Wm. Toburen and Miss Minnie Roevert were united in marriage at Wersen Westphalia, Germany. They came to the United States the same year of their marriage, 1878, and resided at Cincinnati, Ohio for 5 years, at Wausau 1 year and in the Town of Wine, Marathon Co 1 year. 43 years ago they came to the Town of Warner, Clark Co, where they resided until a few years ago, when they moved to Greenwood. They have six living children, who are Wm. H. Toburen (Jr) on the homestead, Mrs. Wm. (Anna) Miller of the West Side, Gust Toburen of Wausau, Laura at home, Mrs. W. (Louise) Fulsang of Chicago, and Mrs. Arthur (Emilie) Syth south of Greenwood. The above were all present at the celebration. Besides there were Mr. and Mrs. Roevert and Mr. and Mrs. Langenhaber of Marathon City.

Maria Wilhelmine (Roevert?) Toburen was born (Maria Wilhelmina, daughter of Heinrich and Christina nee Rover Echelmeier) on April 4, 1857 in Wersen, Westphalen, Germany. On the 28th day of June 1878, she was united in marriage to William Toburen. After her husband's death September 4, 1935, Mrs. Toburen made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Arthur Syth, in the Town of Eaton. Two daughters, Laura and Anna (Mrs. William Miller) also preceded her in death. This year in July, she suffered a light stroke, from which she never fully recovered. She passed to her reward October 31. She leaves to mourn her death, two sons and two daughters, William, town of Mead, Gustave, Wausau, Louisa (Mrs. Nels Fulsang) of Chicago Ill, and Ameilia (Mrs. Arthur Syth) Town of Eaton. Funeral services were held from the Syth home and from the West Side Reformed church. The body was laid to rest in the West Side cemetary.

Laura Marie Toburen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Toburen, Sr was born in the Town of Warner, Oct. 1, 1890, and baptized Nov. 30, 1890. She was an invalid all her life and always remained at home with her parents. Last March she became ill with dropsy and passed away May 8, 1932, having reached the age of 41 years, 7 months and 7 days. She is survived by her parents and the following brothers and sisters, W. H. Toburen, Town of Mead; Gus Toburen, Wausau; Mrs. Wm. (Anna) Miller, Town of Mead; Mrs. Nels (Louise) Fulsang, Chicago and Mrs. Art (Emilie) Syth, Town of Eaton. Funeral services were held at the West Side Reformed Church and the body was laid to rest in the West Side Cemetery.

February 9, 1900: Willie Toburen, working in Buker's camp, had the misfortune Saturday to drive the blade of his ax into his right ankle, making a mean gash the full width of the blade. Dr. Conroy dressed the wound and reports the case doing as well as can be expected. Greenwood Gleaner

William Henry Toburen, 72, Greenwood, died April 25, 1953 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield, of a heart attack. Ill for over a year, he had been admitted to the hospital Saturday. Funeral services were held in the West Side Evangelical and Reformed Church. Burial was made in the West Side cemetery. A native of Cincinnati, Mr. Toburen was born Jan. 22, 1881. He was a year old when his parents came to a farm near here. His marriage to Anna Schmidt took place June 3, 1908, at Alma. They lived in Wausau for a short time before settling on a farm 6 miles northwest of Greenwood, where they lived until 1945 when they moved to Greenwood. At one time, Mr. Toburen was a member of the school board and town board in the Town of Mead. Surviving him are his wife and four children, Mrs. Fred (Ruth) Robbins, Minneapolis; Ervin and Delmar, of Greenwood and Mrs. John (Delores) Goger, Chicago. The following brothers and sisters also survive: Mrs. Nels (Louise) Fulsang, Chicago, Mrs. Arthur (Amelia) Syth, Greenwood and Gust Toburen, Wausau.

Funeral services were conducted at Immanuel United church of Christ, Greenwood, for Mrs. Anna (Schmidt) Toburen, 92, a former Greenwood, resident, who has resided at the Neillsville Memorial Home for the past three years. Burial was made in the West Side Cemetery. Anna Toburen was born to Louis and Sophia Schmidt at Waunandee, Wis., on April 4, 1885. She received her education at Cream Area Schools at Cream, Wisconsin.

She was married to William Toburen on June 3, 1908, at Alma. They lived in Wausau one year after their marriage and in 1909 moved to a farm northwest of Greenwood in the Town of Mead, where they farmed until 1945. They then moved to the City of Greenwood. After her husband's death in 1953, she moved to Minneapolis, where she lived for about 20 years before returning to Greenwood. Surviving her are two sons, Erwin (Erwin Oliver b 8 Oct 1913) and Delmar (Delmar Heinrich b 24 June 1917), both of Greenwood two daughters, Mrs. Ruth (Ruth Edna, b 21 Mar 1909) Robbins of Shorewood, Minn., and Mrs. John (Dolores Evelyn b 4 June 1921) Goger of Chicago. She was preceded in death by her husband William, her parents, three brothers, three sisters, one half brother.

Delmar Toburen, 71, Greenwood, died Jan. 25, 1989 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield. Services were held at Immanuel United Church of Christ, Greenwood. Burial was in West Side Cemetery. Delmar Toburen was born June 24, 1917 in the Town of Mead, Clark Co, to William and Anna (nee Schmidt) Toburen. He attended Kippenhan School and graduated from Greenwood High School in 1935. On Aug. 24, 1944, he and Ruth Humke were married at Immanuel United Church of Christ. He farmed in the township of Mead until 1969, and then was employed at Clark Electric from 1969 to 1982. Prior to his employment at Clark Electric, he served on the Board of Directors for the Clark Electric and Dairyland Power Cooperatives. He was an assessor and supervisor for the Town of Mead. He served on the Rocky Run School Board, was past president of the Greenwood Lions Club and Warner Town Mutual Insurance. He is survived by his wife, Ruth; two daughters, Karen Toburen of Onalaska; and Mrs. Dennis (Judy) Wiltgen of Marshfield; two sons, Ray of Austin, Texas; and Bill of Whitefish Bay; one brother, Erwin of Greenwood; one sister, Delores Goger of Chicago. He was predeceased by his parents, one infant son, and one sister, Ruth.

LaVerne M. Toburen, 90, Greenwood, died Oct. 1, 2006, at Memorial Health and Rehab, Neillsville. Memorial service at the Immanuel United Church of Christ, Greenwood.

LaVerne M. Fravert was born on March 29, 1916, to Albert and Ella (nee Kuester) Fravert in the town of Warner. She married Erwin Toburen on Oct. 20, 1938, at the Immanuel United Church of Christ, Greenwood, where she was baptized and confirmed. Following their marriage, the couple farmed on her parents farm in the town of Warner until July 1968, when they moved to Greenwood. Her husband preceded her in death on Aug. 12, 1998. Survivors include her son, Delmain (Carole) Toburen, Greenwood; four grandchildren, Mark (Sandy) Toburen, Merrill, David (Laura) Toburen, Greenwood, Bobbi Toburen, Greenwood, and Jana (Chris) Schmitz, Greenwood; nine great-grandchildren, Drew and Sydney Toburen, Merrill, Jordan, Dane and Devin Toburen, Greenwood, and Delten, Paetyn, Ashtyn, and Westen Schmitz, Greenwood. Preceding her in death were her parents; husband, Erwin; and two grandchildren, Michael and Jacki Toburen. The Cremation Society of Wisconsin is assisting the family with arrangements.

Mrs. William Miller, nee Anna Toburen, was born in Marathon Co on Jan. 23, 1884 and passed away at the home of a neighbor, E. H. Dahl, who resides a quarter of a mile from their home, while visiting May 22, 1935. A doctor was called but she died before his arrival.

Mrs. Miller had not been ill and was in Greenwood, Clark Co that afternoon with her husband and passed away suddenly from a stroke. She is survived by her husband, one son, Oscar of this city, four daughters, Mrs. S.W. (Alma) Carruthers, Greenwood, Mrs. Guy (Laura) Richmond, home farm; Mrs. Thone (Thelma) Karnitz, Neillsville and Ella at home. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Toburen, Greenwood, two sisters, Mrs. Arthur Syth, Greenwood and Mrs. Nels Fulsang, Chicago and two brothers, Gus Toburen, Wuasau and William Toburen, Greenwood. Funeral services were conducted from the residence and from the West Side Reformed Church. Burial was made in the church cemetery.

Laura Bertha Richmond, 85, Greenwood, died March 11, 1993, at Memorial Hospital, Neillsville. Funeral services were held at Immanuel United Church of Christ, Greenwood. Burial was in the West Side Cemetery. Pallbearers were grandsons Bruce and Allen Horn, Wayne Richmond, Kurt, Todd, Joel and Dale Humke. Laura Miller was born Nov. 21, 1907, in the town of Mead, Clark Co, to William F. and Anna (nee Toburen) Miller. She received her education at the Braun Settlement School. She married Guy E. Richmond March 14, 1928, at her parent's home in the town of Mead. They farmed in the town of Mead until 1958 when they moved to a farm in Warner Township, where they farmed until the death of her husband on Jan. 1, 1964. She worked for a year at a resort at Boulder Junction and since then she has resided in a mobilehome on the home farm. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Norman (Betty) Horn, Mrs. Herbert (Lila) Horn, and Mrs. Paul (Rose Caryl) Humke, all of Greenwood one son, Jerald Richmond, Greenwood; two sisters, Mrs. Thone (Selma) Karnetz, Neillsville and Mrs. Oscar (Ella) Franz, Land O'Lakes. She was preceded in death by her husband her parents one sister, Alma one brother, Oscar and twin granddaughters.

1905< #94 Turnquist, John Head W M 42 Widower Sweden Sweden Farm Laborer 9 Carl Son W M 4 S Wisconsin Sweden

1906 sec 24 no residence J. Turnquist (lived with Mrs. Hendrickson, see Hendrickson for more info)

1956 Clark Co. Directory: Turnquist, Adolph Greenwood Rt 2 Warner sec 25
Turnquist, Arthur Greenwood Rt 3 Warner sec 24
Turnquist, Carl Greenwood Rt 2 Warner sec 24

May 1896: John Turnquist, while engaged in digging a well on a farm two miles north-east of town, was seriously hurt. He had reached a depth of about 50 feet and was at work in sand rock that had to be loosened up with a crowbar. A freshly sharpened one had just arrived from the blacksmith shop, his brother tied a rope around it and proceeded to lower it to John. When the bar was about half way down, it slipped from the rope and fell the sharpened end striking the unfortunate man in the back piercing his left lung. Dr. McBurney was called and dressed the wound and made him as comfortable as possible. He may survive, but the chances are greatly against him. Greenwood Gleaner--Mid May 1896

[Brother = Adolph Turnquist 1872-1960 m. 1903 to Julia Hendrickson, dau of Victor.]

John E. Turnquist died Dec. 30, 1908 after a long sickness of several months. The deceased was forty-five years and six months of age. He came to this country from Sweden in the spring of 1893 and after spending a few months in Chicago, came to the town of Warner, where he has since made his home with Mrs. A. Hendrickson. The funeral was held at the home and the remains interred in the Greenwood Cemetery. [Cemetery: parents were Julter and Bretta Turnquist]

Services for Carl B. Turnquist, 73, of Greenwood were held at Our Savior's Lutheran Church. Burial was in the Greenwood Cemetery. (Cemetery: parents listed as John and Marie Peterson Turnquist) Mr. Turnquist died at his home Sept 28, 1974. A native of Greenwood, Mr. Turnquist was born Oct. 12, 1900, and farmed in the town of Warner until 2 1/2 years ago, when he retired and moved to the city of Greenwood. He was married to the former Evelyn Olson on June 21, 1933, at the former Trondhjem Lutheran Church, Greenwood. Survivors include his wife two daughters, Mrs. Larry Solberg, Elk Mound, and Mrs. Tom (Hilda) Dennison, Green Bay; two sons, Chester and Edward, both of Greenwood.

[Evelyn Olson Turnquist, daughter of Henry and Elenora (Soefker) Olson, b. 18 Dec 1912, d. 23 June 1998, next married on 11 April 1987 to David Danielson as his second wife.]

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. Marie Peterson married Alexander Hendrickson on 24 Oct 1884 per cemetery records. No further info was found on Alexander Hendrickson.

Arthur Turnquist son of Marie (Peterson) Hendrickson and John Turnquist, b. 28 July 1906, d. 13 Sept 1986, m. 27 July 1932 to Leona Olson, b. 16 July 1911, d. 2 Aug 1998, daughter of Henry and Ellenora (Soefker) Olson. Leona Olson was the sister of Evelyn Olson who married Arthur’s brother Carl.

Funeral services for Joyce Ann Turnquist, 2-day-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Turnquist, Greenwood, were held at the Schiller Funeral Home, Greenwood. Interment was made in the Greenwood Cemetery. Joyce Ann was born Oct. 7 at the Turnquist home, 4 miles northeast of Greenwood, and died at St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield, Oct. 8, 1947, having been admitted there earlier in the afternoon. Surviving are her parents her maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Hy Olson, Greenwood and seven brothers and two sisters, Allen, John, James, Arlyn, Robert, Dennis, William, Alice Jane, and Carol.

1906 sec 17 no residence Littie Tyrend (1915 Lizzie Tyvend 1926 Lizzie Tyrand)

George Alfred Hamre, a highly respected young man of the city of Greenwood, has lost the unequal struggle of death, and passed away Jan. 2, 1918... Those from out of town who attended the funeral were Mr. A.J. Tyvand of Barton, N.D., Reuben and Raymond Gullick of Dodgeville, Wis., and Miss Lizzie Tyvand of Los Angeles, Cal.

>Mr. A. J. and Miss Lizzie Tyvand possibly related to Jens Tyvend and wife Andi Jacobson, parents of Anna who married Tollef Hamre. Anna and Tollef Hamre buried Greenwood cemetery.

1905 >#61 Van Alstine, Edward Head W M 31 M Wisconsin Wisconsin Farmer 12 O M F Estella Wife W F 27 M Wisconsin New York House Keeper Leola Daughter W F 7 S Wisconsin Wisconsin

March 6, 1906: Mrs. Hans Nelson visited Mrs. Van Alstine Tuesday. HEMLOCK news

March 22, 1906: Mrs. Van Alstine and Lola visited her sister, Mrs. Benjamin of the West Side Wednesday. Greenwood Gleaner

Estella nee Goodwin Van Alstine was the sister of Ida May nee Goodwin Benjamin (Mrs. Wlm G. Benjamin). Their other sisters were Mrs. Bina Priestly and Mrs. Frank Halkney. The Goodwin family was from Omro, Wisc. The Edward Van Alstine family lived in Omro, WI in 1940. See the GOODWIN family, Warner township for more info.

December 24, 1914: Lola Van Alstine was a Greenwood visitor a couple days last week.

January 15, 1915: Miss Lola Van Alstine called at Hugo Behringer's Sunday.

No further info on this Van Alstine family, no Van Alstine cemetery records in CC.

1905< #139 Vanderhof, Alva Head W M 24 M Michigan Wis/N.J. Day Laborer 10 Rental H Nancy Wife W F 20 M Wisconsin Michigan Esther Daughter W F 2 S Wisconsin wis/Mich Sheldon, Frank Bother in law W M 24 S Wisconsin Michigan Day Laborer

Marriage Licenses from the Clark Co. Rep. & Press (1/1/1903): Alva Vanderhoof of Greenwood and Nancy Sheldon of Longwood (not on the CC marriage license lists) Note that the Dec 1903 obit of Frederick Sheldon, Nancy’s father, does not list her married name.

>Unable to connect Alva with the many other Vanderhoof families of Clark Co, no further mention of the Alva Vanderhoof family.

March 16, 1900: Nancy Sheldon drove to Withee one day last week. Longwood Locals

>May 4 1900: Walter Carlon and Frank Sheldon are the proud owners of new bicycles.

Frederick J. Sheldon was born in Onondaga County, New York, October 16, 1839, the son of Frederick Sheldon a native of Connecticut, and soon after removed to near Detroit, Mich. with his parents. He served in the Civil War for three years in Company B, Second Michigan Volunteer Infantry.

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 (and later Longwood Township). He still owns 160 acres of this tract, fifty of which is cleared. Mr. Sheldon was married at Saginaw, Michigan, Nov 18 1864 to Ellen E. Clark, daughter of Brenton Clark, of Wheatland, Michigan who died Sept. 22, 1888 (born Feb 20 1848). 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. Mr. Sheldon has held the office of Justice of the Peace three years, School Clerk many years, and Town Treasurer six years. 1891 Biographical History Frederick J. Sheldon of Longwood died at his home on Dec. 8, 1903, after an illness of several months duration. He leaves four children, Wm. A., Albertis, Frank L. and Nancy M., and one sister (Mary), Mrs. P. F. Lantz. The funeral took place at Greenwood. (Frederick and Ellen Sheldon are buried Greenwood Cemetery)

1900 Longwood census residence #173 1880-1893 (two homes on prop.) sec 27 (1905= M.B. Henry)

Greenwood History 1853-1934: “...There are two stones in the (Greenwood) cemetery with earlier dates, but no one is buried under them. These stones were for two Sheldon children who died and were buried in the Hackett field (Stoller's). Later the father purchased headstones and wanted to move the bodies of the children but the graves could not be located, so the stones were set up in the cemetery here anyway....” Greenwood Cemetery: Robert L. Sheldon Aug 7 1868-Jun 27 1869 and Frederick E. Sheldon Dec 17 1871-Apr 6 1872. Burial note: this is Warner Township sec 2, Popple River runs through it. 1880 owned by A & P.C.; 1893 owned by W.H. Mead but no house on it; 1906 & 1915 owned by Hans Nelson; 1926 owned by John Stoller.

Greenwood History 1853-1934: “...At first there was no regular dentist in Greenwood but persons suffering with toothache, if they wished, could go to "Old Sheldon's" near Longwood and have the tooth removed. He was always found in his bare feet and pulled the tooth with a pair of pliers. This same Sheldon planted many pine trees along the main road near Longwood....”

“...Old Sheldon in Longwood pulled teeth with a pliers. Father of Nancy Sheldon. Always found at his place in his bare feet....” Memories of Theresa Funk (1888-1985)

1885 Special Vet’s census: Varney, H. W., Private, Co A, Reg’t 19, Maine

1893 sec 17 no residence H. M. Varney; 1906 sec 17 no residence H. M. Varney;

1893 sec 20 residence H. M. Varney; 1906 sec 20 residence W. H. Varney

Sept 6, 1901: See the ad elsewhere for H. W. Varney, who has taken the sole agency in Clark county for the Preservative compound which he advertises. It is highly recommended and ought to be a good thing to use on every farm. A piece of wood charged with the preservative has been on display in A. M. White’s hardware store for some months. GREENWOOD GLEANER

HIRAM W. VARNEY, of section 20, Warner Township, was born in Somerset Co, Maine, June 23, 1836, the son of Levi and Harriet (Steward) Varney. The former died when Hiram was six years old, and the latter died on the old homestead in 1875. They were the parents of eight children, five of whom are now living: Harriet, Levi, Hannah, Elbridge and Hiram. One son, the next to older than our subject, Charles, went to California in 1849, thence to Australia the next year, and it was reported that he then started to Callao, South America, but as he was never heard from it is supposed that he was murdered for his money. The other two were Warren and Joseph the former died about 1846, and the latter in 1882 in Maine. In 1854 Hiram W. went, via Panama, to California, where he engaged in mining mostly until 1859, and in that year returned to his native county. He was a soldier in the late war, in Company A, Nineteenth Maine Volunteer Infantry, serving nearly three years. He was in the first battle of Fredericksburg was then detailed to the Ambulance Corps, and was afterward attached to the headquarters of the Rhode Island Heavy Artillery Brigade, driving the headquarters team with the hospital stores for the field. He accidentally shot the finger off his right hand while in service that was afterward amputated. He was also injured in the right foot by an ambulance wagon passing over it, and now draws a pension for each injury. After the war Mr. Varney came to LaCrosse, Wisc in Aug 1865, and remained until 1868, when he removed to Mitchell Co, Iowa, and was there engaged in farming two years, and also manufactured milk-safes and fanning-mills one year. In 1871 he returned to La Crosse, and in the spring of 1873 came to this county, settling on his present farm of eighty acres, forty-five of which is cleared. He was married July 13, 1861, to Cynthia E. Withee, who was born in Somerset County, Maine, on the same farm on which her father was born. Her parents were Zachariah and Polly (Longley) Withee, both natives of Maine. They had seven children, three of whom are now living: Hiram, Levi and Cynthia. One son, Niran, deceased, late of Longwood, owned large tracts of pine land in this county, which is now owned by the heirs. Mr. and Mrs. Varney have had nine children, seven of who still survive, namely: Charlie A. L., Alba F., Edith E., Louise A., Ralph L., Mabel F., and Maud B. Charlie A. L. was married November 27, 1890, to Nettie Van Airsdale, of Waupaca Co, Wisc, and is now living in Thorp, this county. Mr. Varney was the first Assessor of Warner Township and has also been a member of the School Board several years. He is a member of the G. A. R. and Masonic fraternities. Both he and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church and the latter is also president of the Women's Relief Corp, of Greenwood. In his political views Mr. Varney is a Republican. 1891 Clark Jackson Counties History ADDED NOTE: Hiram Varney married Cynthia Withee. That family came from Somerset County, Maine to Wisc in the 1800s. Cynthia Withee was a sister to Hiram, Niram, and Levi Withee, other early Clark Co families. A Hodnett

With scarcely ten minutes warning and without a word death claimed one of Clark County's pioneers at about 11:30 Sunday morning when Hiram W. Varney was stricken down in death. The day before he had an attack of chronic diarrhea, with which he has suffered more or less since coming out of the army in the '60s. Sunday morning he arose as usual and built the fire and did the chores, feeling better than he did the day before except that he was weak and still suffering some from the attack of the day before. About nine o'clock, however, he was taken with a chill. He sat up to the fire to warm himself without much relief. Finally making up his mind that he had an attack of grip coming on he determined to walk up to Dr. Schofield's office. Mrs. Varney remonstrated against his going out feeling as he did and went up for him. On returning with medicine for grip she gave him the first dose at 10:45 and a halfhour later gave the second dose. He was feeling worse, though, before this and had been made easy on the lounge after going through a fainting spell in the chair. From the time of this spell until they had gotten him on the sofa all hands had been busy trying to help him. The patient expressed a desire to have the doctor come down and see him and one of the girls was making ready to go after him, when the patient showed signs of of the fast approaching crisis and only in a few moments, without any apparent suffering death had claimed its own. All signs of life were extinct when the doctor arrived.

H. W. Varney was born in Skowhegan, Maine, June 23, 1836, making him at the time of his death sixty-six years, four months, and three days old. In August of this year he moved off the farm with his family and has been living in Harry Hogue's house while building a cozy home of their own across the street. In only a few weeks more they would have been settled in their own new home, it now being in the hands of the plasterers. Deceased was father of nine children, two of whom died in infancy. The living are Charles A. L., living on his farm at Warner's corners, Alba F., living on the home farm, Edith E. teaching music at Medford. Mrs. Louisa A. Warner, Hemlock, Ralph L. of Lac du Flambeau, Mrs. Mabelle Lamont of Thorp and Maud B., who is attending high school here. The last two mentioned and Miss Edith, besides their mother were with their father at the time of his death, Mrs. Lamont having come down Friday for a visit. The funeral was held in Grace M. E. John A. Eaton Post G.A.R. also attended in a body. The remains were laid to rest in the family lot in the local cemetery.

Mrs. Cynthia E. Varney passed away Oct. 25th, 1915, at Cheyenne, Wyo., where she had been making her home for the last two years. She was at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Mabel Lamont, at the time of her death, which came without a moment’s warning. She had been troubled for a few weeks with indigestion and was somewhat weaker than usual, but was feeling better and stronger each day, and at the time of her death she was in a happy, hopeful frame of mind, planning a trip to Helena to visit her son Ralph. At 3:30 o’clock p.m. she quietly passed away as one falls asleep. Mrs. Lamont was alone with her mother at the time, although two other daughters, Edith and Maud, were working in Cheyenne. The three girls took charge and brought the body to Greenwood, Clark Co, Wis. for burial, which took place in the Greenwood Cemetery. Services were held at the home of her oldest son, Charles A.L. Varney and at the M.E. Church. The three sons, Charles, Alba and Ralph, and three grandsons, Dale and Everett, sons of Alba, and Verne, son of Charles, were the pallbearers.

Mrs. Varney had lived to be 73 years of age. She was born Aug. 17th, 1842, at Norridgenock, Maine, the youngest of seven children to Zechariah and Polly Withee. Her schooling was completed at the Academy in Bangor, and she taught several terms before her marriage July 13, 1861, to Hiram W. Varney of Skowhegan, Maine. This was during stirring times and the Civil War interrupted their married life a year later, when Mr. Varney joined the 19th Volunteers, Co. A., until he was mustered out in July 1865. They left Maine the following month for Wisc and spent about four and a half years at La Crosse. Except for three years at Osage, Iowa, the remainder of her married life was passed in Clark Co, Wis., nearly thirty years of which she lived on the farm near Greenwood. The balance of her life was spent at Greenwood, where her husband’s death occurred Oct. 25th, 1902. In the early seventies Mrs. Varney taught the school in the little log school house where what is now known as the Benjamin school. It is noteworthy that the body of Mrs. Varney was placed beside that of her husband on the thirteenth anniversary of his funeral. All the members of the family were present at the funeral, with the exception of the wife and two sons of Ralph, who are in Helena, Mont., and Forrest the eldest son of Charles Varney, who is in Washington, D.C.

VARNEY, Hiram Withee, Jr. (1879 - 11 Jan 1882)
Died in the town of Warner Jan. 11, 1882, of scarlet fever, Hiram, son of H.W. and Cynthia E. Varney, aged 2 years and 6 months.

Word had been received here by Mrs. George Einfeldt of the death of her aunt, Miss Edith Varney, 78, a former resident of Greenwood. Miss Varney (daughter of Hiram and Cynthia nee Withee Varney) died April 5, 1950 in Denver, Colo. She had been ill for a long time. Christian Science services were held. Burial was made in the family lot in the Greenwood Cemetery. Miss Varney was born Jan 27, 1872, and received her education here. She bacame 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. She is survived by a sister, Mrs. C. D. Hussmire, Cheyenne, Wyo. Preceding her in death were four brothers and two sisters.

Nov 16, 1900: Ralph Varney married on Nov. 3 at Rhinelander to Miss Henrietta Bartlett, of Decatur, Ill. Ralph is teaching at Lac du Flambeau and came down to Rhinelander to meet his bride. On arriving home after the ceremony he found his friends had taken possession of his house, which he had already furnished, and had the fires lighted, and the table ready for them to partake of their wedding supper. Gleaner

Married, at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. H.W. Varney, June 18th, 1902, Mr. Ronald M. Lamont of Colby, Clark Co., Wis., and Miss Mabelle Varney of Greenwood. Ronald M., son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Lamont, town of Colby. He attended the public schools here and was graduated from our high school. He graduated from the elementary course of the Stevens Point Normal School and has been Principal of the Dorchester graded schools for the past three years. Miss Varney is the accomplished daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H.W. Varney of the town of Warner.

She graduated from the Stevens Point Normal School and has been teaching the past two years at Dorchester. Mr. and Mrs. Lamont will visit Minneapolis, Wausau, Rhinelander and Hurley, and will be at home about the middle of July. Mr. and Mrs. Lamont will take up their home in Thorp, Clark Co. after Sept. 1st, where Mr. Lamont goes to be Principal of the Thorp High School for the coming year.

1905 #74 Varney, Cal Head W M 40 M Maine Maine Farmer 8 O M F Nettie Wife W F 36 M Wisconsin NY/Ohio House Keeper Cynthia Daughter W F 13 S Wisconsin Wis/Maine Forest Son W M 12 S N. Dakota Wis/Maine Verne Son W M 8 S Wisconsin Wis/Maine

“In 1873, my parents moved into a new home 5 miles northwest of Greenwood and 1 mile west of our old home....” by Charles Varney Jan 1928

“..Charles Varney, when a boy of eleven or twelve was sent horseback from La Crosse county to Hemlock so the horse might work in the woods. He walked back, alone, through dense woods with few settlers and only a blazed trail part of the way. The trip back took three days....” The Hub of Clark County (1853 - 1934)

“ On April 15, 1865, President Abraham Lincoln died, killed by an assassins bullet. Ten days later, on April 25, Charles Varney was born. Intense excitement over the assassination no doubt prompted the grand mother to ask that the boy be named, Abraham Lincoln. The mother not satisfied with the arrangement prefixed Charlie making the name, Charlie Abraham Lincoln Varney. On May 8 1873, I arrived at Greenwood, Wisconsin, and met the few people living in this vicinity; pioneers in the full sense of the word. Very few of those are in the land of the living today after 64 years. A few weeks ago I decided to get as many as I could of those together for a pioneer party at my home, and selected the date April 24, Saturday at noon. I prepared invitations, listing the names of all who were within reach and sent one to each person. Also to three who are in the far west: Thomas Steele, Seattle, Washington: Cassie Steele Tipson, Medford, Oregon, and Amass Markham Marion, Montana, requesting them to send greetings. The Honor Guests were, Herman Schwarze, August Noah, Wm. Vollrath, Peter Peterson, Edward Buker, Julia Markham Churkey, Villa Drinkwine Gruwell, Eliza Steele Rusch, Ida Steele Richelieu, Belle Andrews Burch and Chas, Varney.

Saturday morning (fell down) dreary, dismal and raining, however arrangements were make to serve a pioneer dinner to those who could be present. The honor table was set in the sitting room, tin plates, iron knives, and forks, tin cups for coffee, tin pan of potatoes boiled with jackets on, beans in the stone jar they were baked in, six quart pan of applesauce with long-handled spoon to dip with, pound of butter on big tin plate, baker sheet of raised biscuits, tin coffee pot (help yourself), pan of cabbage salad, baker sheet with meat loaf, tin pan of fried pork, and old fashioned silver Castor with bottles of pepper, salt, mustard and two of ketchup for beans, A beautiful bouquet of flowers from Irene Varney of Ft. Atkinson. While around the table was a assorted, array of chairs, stools, including a three legged block of poplar stove wood, arm chair, high back and no back. The calf ox yoke was in evidence. After this course was disposed of the table was cleared of the crude tools and modern equipment provided. A very pretty birthday cake presented by Margaret Einfeldt ornamented with colored icing “Grandpa 72”.

Another big pyramid cake from the Einfeldt’s with 1865 on the top, and covered with 72 blazing candles was a beautiful sight, Ice cream was served and the cakes put to their practical use. Another table was set in the dining room for the company with the best of everything we had and modern service. The two rooms opened into practically one large room, put us all in one company. It was necessary to be present to realize how much this was enjoyed. Every one entered into the spirit of the occasion. This was followed by reminiscing, incidents and experiences of the olden times. Reading of greetings from those in the west and in important one from Mrs. Burch who like several others was too ill to be present. Mrs. Burch had, provided for each of the oldsters a small token, an address book, in which to preserve the names of those present and otherwise. They were very much appreciated. One cause for regret was the absence of those who could not be present, Mrs. Burch, Mrs. Gruwell and Herman Schwarze were ill and Mr. and Mrs. Noah did not dare attempt the trip in the storm. The Steele girls of Abbotsford did not get here. The fifteen that were here expressed their regrets but could not be sad. All were kept amused by the description of old memories that came back to us as each related his or her experience. At 4:00 o’clock Julia had to leave us, to get home near Owen for chore time and at 5:00 the others departed, expressing the thought that the day would long be retained in the memory of each one....” By Chas. A. Varney April 1937

Charlie A. L. Varney, a dealer in fresh and cured meats at Thorp, Clark Co, was born in Norridgewock, Maine, April 25, 1865, the son of Hiram W. Varney. The latter emigrated to La Crosse Co, Wisconsin, in July, 1865, remaining four years, then went to Mitchell Co, Iowa, two years later to La Crosse, thence to this county in 1873, settling in Warner Township, where he still resides. Charles A. L., our subject, was educated in the common schools of Warner Township and also attended school one year at Neillsville. He worked in the pineries in the winters and farmed and cleared land in the summers, until August 1890, when he came to Thorp and engaged in his present business. He has a large trade, and keeps all kinds of fresh, salt and cured meats. Mr. Varney was married November 27, 1890, to Miss Nettie Vanairsdale, who was born near Saxeville, Waushara Co, Wisc, September 15, 1869, the daughter of Garrett Vanairsdale, of Saxeville. Mr. Varney is a member of the Modern Woodman, and in his political views is a Republican. 1891 CLARK JACKSON CO. BIO HISTORY

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 service at Grace Methodist Church. Burial was made in the Greenwood Cemetery. Mr. Varney was born (son of Hiram and Cynthia nee Withee Varney) in Skowhegan, Maine, April 25, 1865 and came to Greenwood, Clark Co, with his parents when he was seven years old. He had been county supervisor from the City of Greenwood, a member of the School Board, and a trustee of Grace Methodist Church, holding each office for several years. He was married Nov. 27, 1890 to Miss Nettie Van Airsdale, who died Jan. 8, 1926. On June 23, 1930, he married Miss Lydia Einfeldt. Surviving are his wife, two sons, Forest Varney, Sacrameto, Calif and Verne Varney, Madison, assistant State 4-H Club leader; 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.

June 23, 1928: Mr. Chas. Varney and Miss Lydia Einfeldt (daughter of Fred and Caroline Einfeldt, sister of George 1880-1956) Einfeldt) were united in marriage at the home of David McAdam at Beloit, Wis., in the presence of a few friends. After the ceremony a bounteous dinner was served by Mrs. McAdam. The wedding cake, made and sent from Montana by her (Mrs. McAdam’s) daughter, came delayed, but arrived just in time for the meal, it was thoroughly enjoyed. Mr. and Mrs. Varney will visit friends for a few days before returning to their home at Greenwood, Clark Co.

Einfeldt, Cynthia Elizabeth nee VARNEY (1891 – 1 May 1956)
Funeral Rites were at Grace Methodist Church here for Mrs. George Einfeldt, 64, Greenwood High School teacher and active church worker and clubwoman. She died of a heart attack Tuesday night, 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 (Charles and Nettie nee VanAirsdale Varney) came to Hemlock, north of here, and later moved to Greenwood. On June 17, 1916, she was married to Mr. (George 1880-1956, son of Fred and Caroline Einfeldt) Einfeldt. The couple lived north of this city until 1942 and then moved into the residence that had been occupied here 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, Mount 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.

On Oct. 14, 1944 Miss Irene E. Varney of Ft. Atkinson, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles Varney, and Oscar Metke of Lomira, were united in marriage. Miss Helen Metke, sister of the groom, was maid of honor. The groom’s attendant was Verne Varney, brother of the bride. The bride is a graduate of the Greenwood High School class of 1928, and of the University of Wisconsin, and at the present is librarian of the Dwight Foster Public Library at Fort Atkinson. The groom is employed at Delevan, Wis.

Mr. and Mrs. Oscar (Irene E. Varney) Metke, Fort Atkinson, were killed around noon on Thursday, April 28, 1983, in a car-truck accident in Texas. The fatal crash took place on U.S. Highway 59, about six miles north of Atlanta, Texas. Police said the car being driven by Mrs. Metke had passed a truck loaded with pumpwood and apparently cut in too soon, striking the left front fender of the truck. The truck then rolled over the Metke car, killing them both instantly. In their retirement years, the Metkes had divided their time between Wisconsin and Texas. Mr. Metke, 78, was born in Lomira on July 13, 1904, the son of August and Alvina Metke. He graduated from Lomira High School and Milwaukee School of Engineering. He had served at Dwight Foster Library as janitor from 1959 - 1968. Before that he was employed at Fort Atkinson Post Office after a brief term of service in the U.S. Army. He was a member of the Fort Atkinson American Legion Post. There will be a memorial service at the First Methodist Church at fort Atkinson on May 17, after cremation in Texas.

1905 #7 Varney, Alba T. Head W M 35 M Iowa Maine Farmer 12 Rental Belle M. Wife W F 32 M Wisconsin Verm/Ohio House Keeper Lyman Son W M 11 S Wisconsin Iowa/Wis. Everett Son W M 8 S Wisconsin Iowa/Wis. Hiram Son W M 4 S Wisconsin Iowa/Wis. Donald Son W M 2 S Wisconsin Iowa/Wis. Mildred Daughter W F 2/12 S Wisconsin Iowa/Wis.

May 4, 1900: Alba Varney took the train Friday morning for a short stop at Waupaca. From there he started Monday with his wife for Skowhegan, Maine, where he goes to take charge of his uncle’s farm. His uncle was here a couple of years ago and has wanted Alba to go East ever since. It will likely be a long time before they will get back this far. Gleaner

April 8, 1908: Ancil Withee quietly passed away on the 8th of April, 1908 at the home of Alba Varney. He was born in Maine May 1, 1830, where he leaves a sister and a daughter. He was a member of the free Will Baptist Church for many years. He was much sought after in his earlier years as a singer, in which capacity he had made himself very proficient. His funeral service was conducted from the Methodist Episcopal Church.

Alba Forrest Varney, third son of Hiram and Cynthia (nee Withee) Varney was born in Mitchell Co, Iowa, Dec 2, 1869, and died at his home at Marshfield, Wis., Dec 28, 1924. In May 1872 he came with his parents to a back woods home in the town of Warner, Clark Co, Wis., where he grew to manhood, and in July 1893 he was united in marriage to Belle C. Van Airsdale to which union five sons and one daughter were born, namely Lyman Dale of Wausau, Everett E. died in France Oct. 19, 1918, buried at Marshfield in Flanders Field, June 4, 1921; Hiram Lynn and Donald Gatrett of Stevens Point, Irvin Neal and Mildred Madge at home with their parents. Mr. Varney worked as a carpenter and on Oct. 25, 1924, he fell from a scaffold, breaking a leg at the ankle. For treatment he was taken to the hospital and was getting along nicely until Dec 16, when small pox set in. He was moved to his home Dec 19 where he passed away Dec. 28, 1924. Two brothers and four sisters, Chas. of this city, Ralph of Helena, Mont., and Edith, Louisa, Mabel and Maud of Cheyenne, Wyo., survive him. The disease from which he died prohibited any funeral service. Interment was made in the cemetery at Marshfield. Public funeral service will be held when conditions have righted themselves so that such may be safely done.

Mr. Dale Varney and Miss Marian Hodge, a prominent young couple of Greenwood, Clark Co, Wis., were married Oct. 21, 1919.

Mr. and Mrs. A.F. (Alba and Belle VanAirsdale) Varney, Marshfield received a telegram stating that the body of their son, Lieut. Everett L. Varney, who made the supreme sacrifice in France in the world war, was being returned to this country and was due to arrive in Hoboken, N.J., June 2 (1921). The parents are arranging to have the body forwarded to Marshfield and to hold a service there in memory of the heroic young man, after which it will be brought to Greenwood, the former home of the Varney family, for reburial in the Greenwood Cemetery (buried Marshfield per father’s obit). Everett died Oct. 19, 1918 from wounds received in the Argonne drive. He served with Co. A., Marshfield, through the Mexican border campaign.

After his return home from the border he attended an officers’ training school and received a commission as second lieutenant. For some time in France he was connected as an officer with Co. E., 127th Infantry, 32nd Division.

There were other Varney families, apparently unrelated to Warner township Varney family, that settled for awhile in the village of Columbia, located in sec 35 of Hewett township. The Columbia families, including the Varney families, are chronicled in “Recollections of Columbia” by Mabel Schlender Jonkel. The following is excerpts regarding the Varney families from Mabel Jonkel’s writings.

“...Four families moved in three miles southeast of Columbia in the late 1890's. Andrew Lindner, John Levi, and Frank Aichinger were from Chicago, Illinois, and Charles Varney was from Preston, Minnesota. On joining farms they cleared the land and built homes... The Varneys stayed on the farm until his death. There were seven children: Roy, Bertha, Ethel, John, Earl and Lillian, all who attended the Dewhusrt and Columbia schools. (School photo captions list: Helenda, Lloyd, Arvin, Ethel and John Varney) They were active socially. Roy, the oldest, was an enthusiastic and active Modern Woodman. After Mr. Varney's passing, Mrs. Varney and the children moved to Rhame, North Dakota, where she took out a claim on a homestead. Bertha Varney married (6 Dec 1906) a Levis boy, Bill Struebing and they settled in Montana. Lillian's whereabouts was unknown. John had a large ranch in North Dakota. Several times he returned to Columbia for the annual Old Timers Picnic. He liked to reminisce about his days spent in Columbia. He passed on in 1970. Dr. Fred Scherman, Sr., bought lots at the Columbian Exposition in Chicago moving here in 1897. He built a nice home in Columbia where he also had a dentist chair and practiced evenings... Dr. Scherman sold the home to L.B. Varney... L.B. Varney of Minneapolis, came to Columbia about 1905. Mrs. Varney was s sister to Mr. Bliss and Mrs. McKinney, of Columbia. In a short while Mr. Varney passed on. Mrs. M.A. McKinney was a widow from Fennimore ...She came in 1902 with three sons and two daughters... The son, Frank, came to live with his mother. He had been an actor and talented in the Arts. Often he wrote home talent plays to fit the characters. He also did painting. Mrs. Varney had been very active in club work, being a delegate to conventions all over the U.S.A. They returned to Minneapolis about 1915... On June 26, 1913 was Dad and Mother Schlender’s silver wedding anniversary. On that morning their daughter, Mabel; Emma Moser who was clerking in the store; and Anna Larson Moser, who was helping in the home, decided they should have a surprise celebration that evening. In haste, the girls solicited the help of the mailman so he could tell his patrons close to town. The teacher sent notes home with school children. The girls baked cakes all after noon. They even phoned for flowers from the Marshfield nursery. Frank Varney took the one o’clock train to Neillsville. He bought a gift of silver crumb tray - - from the neighbors. It was intialed and dated 1888-1913. Charles Baxter was another Civil War Veteran. He came from Nebraska in 1894 and homesteaded 60 acres a half mile north of town. His wife was an Indian decent. In addition to farming he worked in the sawmill. Their three children were: Clara, Dora and Loyal... Dora married Charles Varney of Columbia. They lived out their lives in North Dakota and Idaho where they raised two children...”

Daniel Varney, aged 40 years, died at his residence in Levis, of Typhoid pneumonia. His funeral services were held at the Presbyterian Chapel. Buried Levis cemetery. Wife was “Jennie” Parents were Thomas and Columbia nee Ward Varney.

1880 Warner census: John T. Vine >Self M Male White 44 New York Farmer England England Eliza Vine >Wife M Female White 38 England House Keeping England England Gustavus Vine >Son S Male White 18 New York Laborer New York England Matilda Vine >Daughter S Female White 21 New York New York England Milo vine >Son S Male White 16 New York Laborer New York England Flora I. Vine >Daughter S Female White 13 Wisconsin New York England

1880 sec 22 residence J. T. V. (Vine); sec 23 no residence Jno. T. Vine

Nov 24,1881: John Vine is preparing to do an extensive business lumbering this winter.

May 12, 1882: J. C. Vine is back from Dakota. He had a severe attack of sickness while there, but is somewhat recovered now. He has abandoned his stave bolt job which he commenced two miles west of our village. Greenwood – Neillsville Times

Aug 11, 1882: J. T. Vine has gone to Dakota. Greenwood – Neillsville Times

John Tomas Vine was born at Buffalo, Erie County, NY, Sept 25 1833, the son of Thomas and Mary Vine. In May 1859 he was united in marriage to Eliza Mary (nee Billings; 20 Nov 1840 – 15 Feb 1908) Vine. Five children were born unto this union, being Matilda (22 May 1859 – 6 Aug 1905), Augustus (18 Oct 1862 – 22 Aug 1918), Milo (22 Dec 1863 – 23 Jan 1893), Flora (14 Sept 1866 – 28 April 1886) and Clara (born, died prior to 1886? no CC record). Early in the 1860’s he moved from NY to Wisc and settled near the present site of Neillsville. When the call for soldiers was made during the Civil War Mr. Vine was drafted but on account of the serious illness of his wife he was unable to go to the front. After leaving his first Wisc home he went to Black River Falls where he was employed as foreman in a brickyard, operated by the late D. J. Spaulding, he afterwards ran a logging camp for his employer and finally became a partner. In the first of the 1870's he moved to Greenwood, Warner Township, Wis. He dealt extensively in the lumber cut from his place until the last ten years when he devoted his time entirely to farming. He remained in his own home until his death, March 15, 1905, when he was laid to rest in the Greenwood City Cemetery.

Besides his wife and children he leaves three brothers to mourn his loss who are Benjamin of Buffalo, NY, Thomas of Greenwood and Frank of Rice Lake. At the time of his death, his wife and two children, Mrs. Andy (Matilda) Anderson and Augustus were at his bedside. The funeral services where held at the Greenwood M. E. church. Three years later, November 20, 1905, his wife, Eliza was laid by his side.

A young man named Milo Vine (son of John T. and Eliza nee Billings Vine) living near Greenwood fell from a load of logs near Westboro and was caught under the sleigh beams and when found life was extinct, as he was alone at the time no one knows the exact cause but as he was subject to fits, it is supposed *** Note: The rest of the article was cut off and was not available at the time of transcription. Milo’s birth and death dates are from the Greenwood City Cemetery Index, Eaton Twp. Clark County, Wisconsin.

VINE, Matilda L. marriage 6 April 1881
Married, April 6, 1881, by Rev. C. C. Swartz, at the M.E. Parsonage, Greenwood, Mr. Andrew Anderson to Miss Matilda L. Vine, both of Warner, Clark Co, Wis.

The death of Matilda Ann Anderson which occurred Aug. 6, has brought sorrow to a wide circle of friends. 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. At an early age she came to Wisconsin, and with the exception of three summers spent in Dakota, her home has been at this place. 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.

Died, at her home in the town of Warner, of that much dreaded disease, consumption, Miss Flora Vine, aged 19 years, 7 moths and 14 days. Miss Vine was born at Black River Falls, but moved to Clark Co in early childhood with her parents, where she has lived until her death. Her fond and loving parents (John Thomas & Eliz Mary Vine) have lost a dutiful daughter her brothers a kind and affectionate sister, and her only sister, Mrs. (Matilda) Anderson, has lost not only her companion through childhood's happy days, but her infant son, her only child, who died April 26, 1886. Double is the grief that falls on this bereaved family. Their funerals were held at the M.E. Church in Greenwood and were largely attended by sympathizing friends and neighbors. One solemn feature of the funeral was the twelve young ladies dressed in black and white with beautiful flowers, following the hearse to the cemetery where the coffins were lowered, and just before the burial service was read the young ladies passed around the grave and cast their flowers in, that being the last they could do for their departed friends.

1905 #132 Vine, Augustus >Head W M 43 M New York NY/England Farmer 11 O M F Elizabeth >Wife W F 33 M Wisconsin Canada House Keeper Algee >Son W M 9 S Wisconsin NY/Wis Leroy >Son W M 7 S Wisconsin NY/Wis Nina >Daughter W F 6 S Wisconsin NY/Wis Benny >Son W M 4 S Wisconsin NY/Wis Esther >Daughter W F 1 S Wisconsin NY/Wis

1893 sec 27 residence A. C. Vine; 1906 sec 27 residence A. C. Vine

March 6, 1906: The old and young people of the surrounding country gathered at Gus Vine’s Saturday night and spent an enjoyable evening. HEMLOCK Greenwood Gleaner

Services were conducted at the Grace Methodist Church here for Mrs. Elizabeth Vine 94, a former Greenwood resident, who died Oct. 6 at the Caraville Home for the Aged in Janesville where she had resided for the past five years. Burial was made in the Greenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers, all grandsons, were Bernard Vine, Jerome Vine, Robert Vine, Richard Abel, Alfred Marvin and Kenneth Marvin. The former Elizabeth Smith was born Feb. 25, 1871, at Black River Falls, and later moved to Greenwood with her parents (Robert and Elizabeth nee Herse Smith), who settled on a farm in the town of Warner. Her marriage to August Vine (born 18 Oct 1862, son of John Tomas and Elizabeth nee Billings Vine), who preceded her in death Aug 22 1918, took place, April 22 1892, at Greenwood. After their marriage, the Vines lived on a farm north of Greenwood, where Mrs. Vine resided until 1943 when she moved to Janesville with her son, Harley, and family. She also lived with other sons, Roy and Chester, until 1961, when she was admitted to the Caravilla Home. Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. William (Esther 1903-1992 obit) Marvin and Mrs. Edwin (Fern 1910-2003 obit) Abel, Greenwood; and Mrs. Edwin (Nina 17 Jan 1899 – 2 Dec 1979 CA death index) Noah, Oilsdale, Calif.; five sons, Harley (c1911-1969 obit) and Roy (1897-1987 obit) Vine, Evansville; Chester (1908-1989 obit) and Hugh (died after 1971, prior 1989) Vine, Janesville; and Algie (1895-1971 obit) Vine, Milwaukee; She was preceded in death by a son, Benjamine (born 16 Jan 1901, living in Owen in 1937, died prior 1966); four sisters and four brothers.

Funeral rites were conducted at the Grace United Methodist Church here for Algie Vine, 75, Milwaukee, a former Greenwood resident, who died Sept 4 1971 in a Milwaukee hospital. Burial was made in the Greenwood Cemetery. Mr. Vine was born Sept 9 1895 (parents = Augustus & Eliz Smith Vine) in Greenwood, and never married. Blind since the age of 16, he was graduated from the School for the Handicapped in Janesville when he was 20 years of age. He was employed at a factory in Wauwatosa until his retirement 12 years ago, when he went to reside at the school in Janesville. He entered the Sunrise Nursing Home in Milwaukee four years ago and had since resided there. Survivors include three sisters, Mrs. Hugh (Esther) Christie and Mrs. Edwin (Fern) Abel, both of Greenwood and Mrs. Edwin (Nina) Noah, Oildale, Calif. three brothers, Roy Vine, Evansville, Ill. and Hugh and Chester Vine, Janesville. He was preceded in death by two brothers.

Roy Charles (aka LeRoy) Vine was born at Greenwood, Clark Co on Sept. 2, 1897 to Augustus and Elizabeth (Smith) Vine. He married Percis Hefner in 1918 and they farmed in Clark and Green Counties. They later divorced. He married Florence Whipple and they retired from farming to live in Albany, Wis. where he died on April 10, 1987. He is survived by his wife a daughter, Ilene Disch of Monticello, a son Bernard of Albany, three step-daughters, Mary Babler of Cambridge, June Schneider of Albany, Betsy Vandertrink of Santa Ana, Calif, a brother, Chester of Janesville, two sisters, Esther Christie and Fern Abel of Greenwood. He was predeceased by four brothers and one sister. Services were held at the Stuessy-Sharer Funeral Home, Albany, with burial in St. Patrick s Cemetery in Albany.

Announcement has been made of the marriage of Miss Irene Velda Vine, Monroe, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Vine, Monticello, former residents of Greenwood (Clark Co., Wis.), and Willis John Disch, Monticello, which took place on Nov. 15, 1938 in the parsonage of the Evangelical Reformed Church in Monticello. The double ring ceremony was used. Miss LaVerne Noah, Janesville, cousin of the bride, and Raymond Hauser, New Glarus, cousin of the bridegroom, were the couple’s only attendants. Following the ceremony a wedding dinner was served at the bride’s home. In the evening a reception and dance were held at Karlen Hall, Monticello. Mr. Disch and his bride left on a wedding trip through northern Wisconsin, visiting Greenwood, Owen, and Tioga. After Dec. 1 they will make their home on a farm, two miles northeast of Monticello.

Christie, Esther nee VINE (2 Aug 1903 – 14 June 1992)
Esther Christie, 88, Greenwood, Clark Co, died June 14, 1992, at Neillsville Memorial Hospital. Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church, Greenwood, and burial was in the Greenwood Cemetery. Esther Vine was born Aug. 2, 1903, in the town of Warner, to August and Elizabeth (nee Smith) Vine. She received her education at Hemlock School, Greenwood. She married (20 Sept 1924) Alfred Marvin (1898-1939, son of William Seward Marvin 1858-1946 and wife Henrietta nee Fravert Marvin). He preceded her in death in 1938. She married (14 July 1945) William Marvin (1900-1963, brother of Alfred Marvin). He preceded her in death in 1963. She married Hugh Christie, May 3, 1969. He preceded her in death in 1980. She lived and farmed in the town of Eaton all her life. She moved to the city of Greenwood in 1979. Survivors include two sons (of first husband, Alfred), Alfred, Jr. (1933-2005) of Junction City and Ken of Greenwood; one sister, Fern Abel, Greenwood. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husbands, six brothers, and one sister.

Announcement is made of the marriage of Hilda Mary Price, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. August Price of Unity to Chester Lee Vine, son of Mrs. Elizabeth Vine of Owen (Clark Co., Wis.), which took place at the Grace Lutheran Parsonage at Monroe, July 31, 1937. The couple’s attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Vine. Mrs. Hugh Vine, sister of the bride, was bridesmaid. Mr. Vine is now employed at the L. Ranch near Monroe. Those from away who attended the ceremony were Mr. and Mrs. Harley Vine, Mrs. Elizabeth Vine and Ben Vine, all of Owen.

Chester L. Vine, 80, Janesville, died April 12 1989 at Rock Haven, Janesville. Services were held at the First Presbyterian Church with burial in the town of Rock Cemetery.

Chester Vine was born Oct. 15, 1908, at Greenwood, to Augustus and Elizabeth (Smith) Vine. He married Hilda Price, of Unity, in Monroe, Wis., on July 31, 1937. He had farmed in Monroe, Rockton, Ill., and the Janesville area until retiring in 1956. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and has served on the town of Rock Cemetery Board. Surviving him are his wife, Hilda; one daughter, Mrs. Jerry (Milly) Burhans of Janesville; two granddaughters, Mrs. Tom (Michelle) Garetson of Deerfield, Wis., and Lynda Trimble, Janesville; two sisters, Esther Christie and Fern Abel, both of Greenwood. He was preceded in death by his son, Gary in 1955; five brothers, Algie, Roy, Ben, Hugh and Harley; and one sister, Mrs. Ed (Nina) Noah.

The marriage of Miss Frieda Price, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Aug. Price, town of Green Grove to Hugh Vine, son of Mrs. Elizabeth (nee Smith) Vine, Greenwood, was solemnized August 30th at the home of the bride’s parents. Miss Hilda Price, sister of the bride was maid of honor, and Chester Vine, brother of the groom was best man. Supper was served to Mrs. Elizabeth Vine, Chester Vine, Harley Vine of Greenwood; Mr. and Mrs. Aug. Price, Hulda Price, Ernest Price, Verena and Grace Price all at home, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kovatch and son Kenneth of Omega; Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Abel, Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Noah and daughter LaVerne, all of Greenwood and Mrs. Merle Bushnell of Owen. In the evening a wedding dance was held at Merry Ol’ Gardens. After a short wedding trip to the southern part of the state the newlyweds will be at home to their many friends on the groom’s farm north of Greenwood.

A very pretty wedding was solemnized at West Beaver Chapel May 14, 1937 when Miss Clara Stowe, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Otis Stowe was united in marriage to Harley Vine, youngest son of Mrs. Elizabeth (nee Smith) Vine. The bride’s maid was Miss Marjorie Stowe. The best man was Mr. Francis Herr. From the Chapel about thirty went to the Stowe home and partook of the wedding dinner. Mr. Ben Vine and Miss Laverne Noah of Brodhead were guests from away who attended both the wedding and reception.

Funeral services were held at Racine for the former Greenwood resident, Harley Vine, 58, who died at a hospital at Racine following a week’s illness. Survivors include four daughters and a son; four brothers, Algie Vine, Milwaukee; Roy Vine, Evansville; and Hugh and Chester Vine, both of Janesville; and three sisters, Mrs. Ed Noah, Oildale, Calif.; Mrs. Ed Abel and Mrs. Hugh Christie, both of Greenwood.

Mrs. Darlene Flesher, 43, of Albany, died Dec. 24, 1982, of injuries suffered in an automobile accident east of Albany. Darlene Vine was born on Oct. 15, 1939, in Greenwood, Clark Co. She attended Evansville High School. She and Raymond Flesher were married on June 3, 1961, in Evansville. She had been employed by Oaktron Industries in Monroe, and most recently at the Edgewater Cafe in Albany.

She was a member of Albany United Methodist Church. Surviving are her husband a daughter, Lisa Ann and two sons, Lawrence and Todd, all at home her mother and step-father, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Kane of Orfordville her grandmother, Mrs. Otis Stowe of Abbotsford, one brother, Jerome Vine of Racine three sisters, Mrs. Alvin (Beverly) Briggs of Deerfield, Mrs. Alvin (Jacquelyn) Trawicki of Evansville and Mrs. Bruce (Linda) Bell of Janesville and six step-brothers, Dennis Kane of Orfordville, Douglas Kane of Fairbanks, Alaska, Edward and Thomas Kane, both of Beloit, Gary Kane of Madison and Steven Kane of Janesville. Services were held in Albany United Methodist Church. Burial was in Hillcrest Cemetery. Preceding her in death was her father, Harley Vine, on Aug. 8, 1969.

Fern E. Abel, 92, Greenwood, died May 5, 2003, at the Neillsville Memorial Home. Funeral service at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church. Burial was in the Greenwood City Cemetery. Fern Eva Vine was born on July 18, 1910, in the town of Warner, to Augustus and Elizabeth (nee Smith) Vine. She was raised on a farm and educated in rural Greenwood. She married Edwin Abel on Sept. 25, 1929. They farmed and raised four children. She resided in the Greenwood area until entering the Neillsville Memorial Home in November 2001. Survivors include one son, Richard (Donna) Abel, Willard; three daughters, Shirley (Gordy) Christopherson, Greenwood, LaVerne (Tim) Martens, Milwaukee, and JoAnn Koivisto, Iron River, Mich. Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband, Ed, on July 11, 1974; six brothers, Algie, Leroy, Benjamin, Hugh, Chester and Harley; and two sisters, Nina and Esther.

1880 >Beaver township census: Thomas R. Vine >Head M Male White 34 New York Farmer England; England; Emma Vine >Wife M Female White 29 New York Keeping House England; New York Edward C. Vine >Son S Male White 8 Wisconsin New York New York Earnest R. Vine >Son S Male White 5 Wisconsin New York New York Jerrimiah Vine >Son S Male White 3 Wisconsin New York New York William Smith > Other S Male White 20 Canada Laborer Canada Canada Hickford Peterson >Other S Male White 19 Norway Laborer Norway Norway

1905< Warner township census #86 Vine, Thomas >Head W M 61 M New York England Farmer 2 O F Emma >Wife W F 56 M New York New York House Keeper Ernest >son W M 31 M Wisconsin New York Farm Laborer 8 Rannie > Daughter in law W F 24 M Norway Norway House Keeper Emma >Grand Daughter W F 5 S Wisconsin Wis/Norway Orpha >Grand Daughter W F 3 S Wisconsin Wis/Norway Price >son W M 13 S Wisconsin New York Farm Laborer

“...Others who, came in the 60's were Tom Vine in 1862, who enlisted in the Union Army in 1863 at Neillsville, returning to Greenwood at the close of the war....” The Hub of Clark County (1853 - 1934)

July 14, 1882: Thomas R. Vine, after a continued effort of seven years has succeeded in obtaining a pension at the rate of $2 per month from Oct. 10, 1865 to Dec. 10, 1881, and $4 per month up to the extent of over $600. Partial deafness is the grounds for which pension was secured. We are glad to see our nation’s defenders receive a reward for their services. Greenwood-Neillsville Times

July 1908: Thomas Vine, an early settler, was in Neillsville this Monday. Vine and his wife, of Greenwood, were returning home from attending the Veterans Homecoming in Black River Falls last week. He first came to Neillsville in 1861. He worked for Moses Clark in the spring of that year, rafting lumber from the mouth of Cunningham Creek down Black River to La Crosse. They met with disaster on the run and lost $20,000 cribs of lumber. Vine served in the army for three years. A homecoming is planned to be held at Neillsville next year, and Vine is hoping four members of his Company in the 14^th Wisconsin will be able to attend. The four members are: James Ferguson, W. S. Covill, E. P. Houghton and Joe Ives, all now living on the Pacific coast. Clark County Press

Thomas R. Vine, of section 25, Warner Township, Clark Co, was born in Buffalo, New York, June 17, 1846, the son of Thomas Vine, deceased, a native of England, but who came to the United States when a young man. Thomas R., our subject, spent the first sixteen years of his life in Buffalo, where he attended the city schools. In 1862 he came to this county, and in the spring of 1863 enlisted in the Union army at Neillsville, in Company I, Fourteenth Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry. He served over two years, and participated in the battles of Shiloh, Vicksburg, Nashville, Tupedo, skirmish on White River, march from Brownsville to Pilot Knob, campaign against Montgomery, the Missouri campaign, Lookout Mountain, Red River campaign, Spanish Fort, Fort Blakely, Fort De Russa, and many others. After the war Mr. Vine returned to this county, and since that time has worked twenty-two years in the woods. He settled on his present farm of eighty acres in the spring of 1873, and has since cleared thirty acres of this tract. When he came he had no means excepting a cow. He kept himself busily employed, in the woods in the winter and on the farm in the summer. His hay he had to carry up by hand, with the aid of his wife, using poles, until he was able to secure a team, nine years afterward. He was married October 19, 1868, to Emma E. Marvin, a daughter of Matthew Marvin, of Greenwood, Wisconsin, and they have five children: Edward C., Ernest R., Jeremiah T., Alcie E. and Pricy G. Mr. Vine is a member of the G. A. R. and I. O. O. F., and in his political principles is a Republican

A letter received this week by Ted Huckstead brought the news that Tom Vine had died in Idaho. He lived here (Neillsville) for many years, going to Idaho several years ago. Lani note/May 2006 Upon further research at Ancestry.com I found the following information: Thomas R Vine was born June 17,1843. He died at St Maries, Benewah Co, Idaho on Nov 24,1920. Death certificate # 032133

Mrs. Emma Vine, nee Emma E. Marvin, was born (to Mathew 1817-1902 and Clara Miria 1849-1915 nee Walters Marvin) in the State of New York on April 26, 1852. Later she moved with her parents to Greenwood, and on Oct. 19, 1868 was married to Thos. R. Vine of Greenwood, a Civil War Veteran. Mr. and Mrs. Vine were old timers around Greenwood, and very well known in this vicinity, as they used to reside on what is now the Leonard Johnson farm, about two and one-half miles northeast of Greenwood, for many years. Five children were born to this union, namely: Edward C. of Birchwood, Wis.; Ernest R. and Alice, now Mrs. Bert Monroe, both of Elk River, Idaho; and Jerry T. and Percy L. of Vida, Montana, all of whom survive. The Vines continued to reside at Greenwood, Wis. until 1910, when they moved to Vida, Montana and took up a homestead. After proving up on their land, they with their son Ernest and family later moved to Elk River, Idaho, where “Grandma” as she was familiarly known, lived to the ripe age of ninety two years, and was tenderly cared for at the home of her son, where she passed away on Oct 10 1944. She was laid to rest in Moscow, Idaho, and all of her children were present at the funeral, excepting the eldest son, who lives in Wisconsin.

Ernest R. Vine and Miss Rannie Johnson, both of Greenwood, were married at that place the 23 by Rev. Paul Hull.

Ernest Vine and wife, who have been in Northern Wisconsin for the past few months, returned home Friday night. Gleaner 3-1-1901

1907 >1907-1908> List of Pupils for District No. 1 School; Beaver Township, Clark Co., WIThis School was known as "Christopherson." It was located in the town of Warner and some students from Beaver Township also attended it. Frances Vine, Myrtle Vine, Candace Vine, Emma Vine, Pricy Vine, Orpha Vine

VINE, Mary Alida nee Swenson (24 April 1889 – 26 July 1980)
Mary Alida Vine wrote several accounts of homestead days in northeastern Montana, which are now at the University of Montana Archives at Missoula. She was a newspaper correspondent for Faith Lutheran Home, where she had lived since 1976, until several months ago when ill health forced her to stop. She died July 26, 1980, in Williston, N.D. hospital. She was 91. She was born April 24, 1889 at Dodgeville, Wis., a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edmond Swenson. In 1902, the family moved to Greenwood, Clark Co, where she was raised. When she became 21, she moved west to Montana to homestead nine miles northeast of Vida. She taught rural schools in that area for some years. She married Pricy Vine on June 30, 1915 at St. Paul, Minn. and they made their home near Vida. He died in 1970. She was interested in plants, beadwork and music, in addition to her writing. She is survived by a son, John of Vida. Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Blanche Vine Ness and a son Floyd. Services for Mrs. Vine were at Clayton Memorial Chapel. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery at Wolf Point.

Carl Albert Stabnow born May 1, 1970, in Freedom, Sauk Co, Wis., died near Greenwood, Sept. 5th, 1906, being 36 years, 4 months and 5 days of age. He was the second son of Seigfred and Wilhelmina Stabnow...

In 1898 he came to Clark Co, Wis., purchasing a farm in the town of Beaver. On Sept. 2, 1903 he was united in marriage to Miss Alice Vine of the town of Greenwood... After this union he and his bride moved onto the farm two miles northeast of Greenwood, where they have resided until his death... On Wednesday, Sept. 5th,, 1906 Mr. Stabnow came to a sudden death by colliding with a gravel train at Kelley’s crossing on the Foster R.R., within a few rods of his home, his youthful wife witnessing the whole scene. His little daughter Beatrice (19 Aug 1904 – 5 Sept 1906), aged two years and fourteen days, was with him in the wagon and was so badly injured that she lived only a few hours... Mrs. Stabnow returns to the home of kind parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Vine, even to the home of her childhood.... Alice nee Vine Stabnow was the daughter of Thomas (1843-1920) and Emma (1852-1944) nee Marvin Vine. Alice nee Vine Stabnow next married Bert Monroe and in 1944 lived in Elk River, Idaho.

Married at the residence of Ole Johnson June 17, 1900, Mr. Jerry T. Vine of the Town of Warner, Clark County, and Miss Julia Johnson of Greenwood. The latter is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ole Johnson and the groom is the son of Thomas Vine and wife. Both parties are well known in this section, having been born and raised here.

Mrs. Julia Vine, wife of Jerry Vine, and formerly of this vicinity, died at their home in Poplar, Mont., Apr 12 1916, at the age of thirty five years. Mrs. Vine was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. O. J. Johnson, well known by residents here (Greenwood). During the last winter, she visited here for a short time, returning to her home by way of Rochester, Minn., where she sought medical aid, but failed to gain relief. She leaves to mourn her loss, her husband, four children, her parents, four brothers, three sisters. While her death was not entirely unexpected, it was a shock to everyone.

1905 #87 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

On Wednesday, Oct. 25, 1916, at the home of Ed Vine at Stone Lake, Wis., occurred the marriage of his daughter, Miss Myrtle, to Mr. Raymond Byrne of that place. The bride is well known in Greenwood. Myrtle was my grandmother and this was her first marriage. No one in the family had any information on this marriage. I lost both my mother and grandmother at an early age. Thank you for this information. Judith Stanley

In 1920, Ted Huckstead of the Grant township Vine families gave notification of the death of Tom R. Vine of the Warner township Vine families. Both the Warner township and the Grant township Vine families were from Buffalo, NY although their parentage differs. John Tomas Vine and Thomas R. Vine of Warner township were sons of Thomas Vine. Fred J. Vine and George Vine of Grant township (refered to as brothers in various writings) were sons of John/Robert Vine. Warner township John Thomas Vine’s bio lists three brothers, Benjamin of NY, Frank of Rice Lake, and Thomas R. of Greenwood. More than likely the first Vines to settle in Warner and Grant townships were cousins, their fathers being brothers. Many of the Grant twship Vine family are buried in the Grant cemetery. There is also a wealth of info on this website regarding the Grant township families, the following a sample.

FRED J. VINE was born in Buffalo, New York, November 10, 1844, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Vine, natives of Sussex County, England, who came to America in 1844 and located in Buffalo. Mr. Vine was the youngest of their family of four children... He came to Wisconsin in 1864 and located in Clark Co, where he bought forty acres of land... As the years went by he prospered in his undertakings and is now the owner of a half section of land, sections 9 and 16, in Grant Township... Mr. Vine was married in Buffalo, in 1864, to Mary Buss, who was born June 1, 1844. Her Parents were also natives of England. They have seven children: Etta A., Arthur, Fred, Elsie, Frank, George and Edna... ADDED NOTE: Elsie, daughter of Fred and Mary Vine, married Arlo Huckstead.

Fred J. Vine, who died at his home in Crandon Feb. 10, 1917, was born at Buffalo, N.Y., Nov. 10, 1844. He grew to manhood there, and there was married in 1864 to Miss Mary Buss... He leaves to mourn his death his wife and seven children: Mrs. Henry Carter, Mrs. Arlo Huckstead, Fred, George and Frank, all living in the town of Grant; Arthur living in Crandon, and Mrs. Fred Major in Michigan. The funeral took place at Pleasant Ridge Church.

John George Vine, one of the old residents of the town of Grant, died at his home there on March 10, in his eightieth year. He was born at Buffalo, New York, July 6, 1850, being the son of Robert and Etta Ann Vine. The family moved from Buffalo to Jamestown, N. Y., in 1861. His father having died and the mother being married again to Thomas Huckstead, the family moved west traveling overland in a covered wagon. After stopping a year at Portage they settled at Neillsville in 1862... He was married to Miss Clara Payne, Feb. 17, 1874 and together they moved on the land which they developed into a good farm and which has been their home ever since. Besides carrying on his farm for several years Mr. Vine followed carpenter work and brick laying... He leaves his wife, one daughter, Mae, Mrs. Herbert Harriman of Alden, Michigan, and one son Clayton on the home farm. A son Robert died several years ago at the age of 16 years. He leaves a sister, Elizabeth Benedict of Neillsville and two half-brothers, Arlo A. Huckstead and Alonzo T. Huckstead of the town of Grant. The funeral was held in the Pleasant Ridge church. Burial took place in Grant Cemetery. *Preceded him in death: Huckstead, Edward Henry (1856 - 1930)

Decendants of Johann (1814-1897) and Elizabeth (d.1881) nee Kremer Vollrath gathered at the Greenwood Park, July 4, 1970 for a potluck picnic. More than 100 family members were present. Those from out of town were Art and Irene Vollrath, Santa Ana, Cal.; Larry and Andrea Vollrath, Janis and Dan Priewe, Green Bay; Ed and Brinda Turnquist, Julie, Justin, Beth, Clint, Medford; Elveria and Bill Rogers, Redgranite. Tim and Joan Gruber, John and Debbie, Hubertis; Janet and Vernon Lust, Altoona; Don Speich, Eau Claire; Bob and Elaine Nichols, Tomah; Less and Joyce Abel, Kaukauna; Ron Abel, Loyal; Dale Metcalf, Plymouth; Dorene Wetzel and four children, Jackson; Phillip and Judy Vollrath, Mark and Beth, Owen; Lori and Lacey Maciosek, Cameron; Lyman and Emmeline Johnson, New London; Edward and Marie Gerlach, Chippewa Falls; and Al and Kathy Brux, Brittany and Mathew, Spencer. Those from Greenwood were Phipllip and Anna Vollrath; Karie and Joey Larson; Leanne Holozsic; Jill and Bayley Stoflet; Eleanor Plank; Bertha Dallman, Al, Linda, Rhonda, Brenda, Ben, Wayne and Barbara Dallman; Larry, Karen, Tim and Lisa Dallman; Henry and Paula Vollrath; Erma Siebold; Dorthy Irvine; Dwarin, Debrah, Aaron, Josh, Jake, Seth and Sam Vollrath; Randy, Linda, Trent, Tracy and Tina Vollrath; Richard and Lynn Vollrath; Roger, Diane, Scott, Shawn and Ara Staniford; Ted and Bess Abel; Bob, Jacky, Randy, Rodney, Sue Rogstad and friend Shane Longon; Clarence Leibziet; Violet Speich; Gary Vollrath and two grandchildren; Kenneth Stieger; and Ken and Jan Vollrath. The afternoon was spent visiting, reviewing family history books and listening to Art Vollrath play his harmonica. There was also a softball game. Received from Mrs. Lorraine Allchin, California. Dated 1970, paper unknown

VOLLRATH, William Longwood Plat Map 1905-1915 sec 30 Farm land only, home in Warner township VOLLRATH, George 1920 sec 30 same property as William Vollrath, no residence

William Vollrath, son of John (11 Dec 1814 – 8 Nov 1897) and Elizabeth Kremer Vollrath (died 1 Dec 1881, no cemetery record for birth date. “This was the first funeral in the township west of Black River.”) was born at Wintenbach (Wintenbalb?) Rhine Prussia, Germany on Nov 23 1856. He came to America in 1867 at the age of 11 years with his mother's brother. This uncle was quite wealthy and disappeared suddenly and no trace of him has ever been found. Mr. Vollrath attended the Missouri Home in Sheboygan for a time. After the disappearance of his uncle, his parents, a brother Phillip and a sister Margaret, later Mrs. Henry Fravert, came to Franklin, Sheboygan Co.

The family came to the town of Warner in 1870. On April 18, 1881 he was united in marriage to Augusta Decker (20 Oct 1858 – 30 Jan 1883) daughter of Ferdinand and Maria Decker. To this union was born two children, Bertha, Mrs. Frank Blecha (later Rasmussen) who passed away in 1920 and John Vollrath of the town of Mead. Mrs. Vollrath passed away on Jan 30 1883. On Dec 1 1883 he was united in marriage to Anna Maria Herljan (1 Jan 1860 – 1 Nov 1949). Seven children were born to them. Anna Margaret at home, George Wm. of the town of Longwood, Clara Emilie (Mrs. James Metcalf) of the town of Roseburg, Ida (Mrs. Jake Speich) of the town of Warner, Emma Minnie (Mrs. John Gerlach) of the town of Osseo, Ernest Edward of the town of Mead, and Bernard Henry of Detroit, Mich. (Cemetery records: plus two children, no names born/died 1887 & 1888) Mr. Vollrath became a member of Immanuel Reformed Church near the date of its organization. He was ordained an Elder on July 31, 1887. He was re-elected to this office in 1909 and again in 1924. He also served as trustee on two different occasions.

Besides being a progressive farmer, clearing the homestead in the town of Mead, he held the office of supervisor 4 years, town clerk 17 years, town treasurer 4 years. He was also associated with the Lynn Insurance Co as agent for 45 years, director 28 years and as president 17 years. He was director of the former State Bank and at one time director and vice president of the Farmers and Merchants Bank. He also served as Clerk of the School District. In 1919, he with his wife and daughter, Margaret moved to Greenwood and became member of Zion Reformed Church. On December 1, 1933 they celebrated their Golden wedding anniversary with all their children being present. Mr. Vollrath passed away at his home Mar 11 1938 after an illness of nearly three weeks. Funeral services were conducted at the home and from the Zion Reformed church. Interment was made in the West Side Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, and above named children. The flower girls were six grand daughters, Viola Speich, Alice Verona, Bernice and Alvera Vollrath and Mrs. Walter Rahm of Loyal.

Frank Blecha and Miss Bertha Vollrath were united in marriage Oct. 14, 1908 at the home of the bride's parents on the West Side (Warner township). The young people were attended by Miss Anna Blecha, sister of the groom and John Vollrath, brother of the bride. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Vollrath. She is well known having been employed as clerk in the Fricke Rossman Co. store for several years. The groom is a son of John Blecha of Eaton. The happy couple will make their home on the Blecha place, of which the groom has had charge for several years.

Mrs. Bertha Rassmussen was the oldest daughter of William and Augusta (nee Decker) Vollrath of the Town of Mead. She was born Feb. 13, 1883 at the present home of her parents. After attending the rural school she was employed by Rossman Steiger Company in Greenwood until the fall of 1908. On Oct. 14, 1908, she was united in marriage to Frank Blecha of the Town of Eaton. Three children were born to this union, Elmira, Lee and Lynn. During the flu epidemic of 1918 this home was saddened by the death of the husband and father on Dec. 26, 1918. In the spring of 1921 Mrs. Blecha and children moved to Greenwood, where she later was employed by the Greenwood Cooperative Mercantile Shipping Company. Nov. 18, 1924, she entered into marriage with Mr. Adolph Rassmussen (1881-1963, first wife Ethel Iverson d. 1914) of the Town of Warner. She having resided on their farm until her sudden death on Oct. 6, 1925. Her death was caused by hemorrhages. She leaves to mourn her loss, her husband Mr. Adolph Rassmussen, and (his) children Walter and Raymond Rassmussen, her three children, Elmira, Lee and Lynn Blecha, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Vollrath, four (half) sisters, Mrs. Clara Metcalf, Mrs. Ida Speich, Mrs. William Gerlach, and Miss Margaret Vollrath, Four brothers, Mr. John Vollrath, (3 half-brothers) Mr. Geo. Vollrath, Mr. Ernest Vollrath, and Mr. Bernard Vollrath. The funeral services were held in the German Reformed Church of Braun Settlement. Interment was in the Braun Settlement Cemetery.

Funeral services for Miss Elmira Blecha took place at the Zion Evangelical and Reformed church. Burial was in the Greenwood cemetery. Miss Blecha died August 24, 1956 in Houston, Texas where she was director of the dietetic internship program at the Veterans Administration hospital -- a program she had organized at this new hospital. She died of cancer.

Pallbearers were her cousins; Donald, Elmer and Gary Speich, Edward Gerlach, Kenneth and Jerold Vollrath. Elmira Emma Blecha, daughter of Frank and Bertha Vollrath Blecha, was born November 18, 1913, in Eaton township near Greenwood. She was confirmed in the Braun Settlement Evangelical and Reformed church. She graduated from Greenwood High School in 1931; Central State College, Stevens Point in 1935 and Wayne University, Detroit, where she received a master's degree in nutrition in 1937. Her father died in 1918 and her mother in 1925. After the death of their mother, Elmira and her twin brothers Lee and Lynn, lived with James Metcalf (married in 1907 to Clara Vollrath, half sister of their mother Bertha nee Vollrath Blecha). Her brother, Lee Blecha, was declared missing in action after the sinking of the U.S.S. Buck in 1942. Survivors include her brother and sister-in-law, Capt and Mrs. Lynn Blecha and nieces Carolynn and Barbara, Bryn, Texas; her foster parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Metcalf, and her foster sisters and brothers, Mrs. Ben (Bertha) Dallman, LeRoy Metcalf, Dale Metcalf, Princeton, Wis. and Everett Metcalf, Brookings, S.D. (the rest of the copy is missing)

Metcalf, Clara nee VOLLRATH (19 Sept 1889 – 19 Aug 1982)
Funeral services for Clara Metcalf, 92 were at Zion United Church of Christ, Greenwood. Mrs. Metcalf died Aug. 19, 1982, at Memorial Hospital, Neillsville. Interment was in the Greenwood Cemetery, with Larry Dallman, Allan Dallman, Randy Vollrath, Darwin Vollrath, Edward Gerlach and Ralph Grunke serving as pallbearers. Clara Vollrath was born to William and Anna (nee Herrian) Vollrath on Sept. 19, 1889, in the Town of Mead, Clark Co. She was educated at the Benjamin School in Clark Co. She and James Metcalf were married at Hayward on Oct. 20, 1907. He died in 1964. They celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1957. They lived at Hayward until 1910, when they moved to the Town of Reseburg, Clark Co, and farmed until 1952. They then moved to the city of Greenwood. She was honored with many friends and relatives at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Bertha Dallman, Greenwood, for her 90th birthday in 1979. Surviving her are her daughter, Mrs. Bertha Dallman, Greenwood; two sons, Everett, Pullman, Wash. and Dale of Ransom Lake a foster son (of half-sister Bertha nee Vollrath Blecha) Lynn Blecha of Clearwater, Fla. one brother, Ernest Vollrath of Greenwood two sisters, Mrs. Ida Speich of Neillsville Memorial Home and Mrs. Emma Gerlach of Neillsville. Preceding her in death were one son, LeRoy a foster son a foster daughter three brothers and two sisters.

Dec 27, 1906: William H. Toburen, Paul Schwarze and John Vollrath, who are working for the Owen Lumber Co., between Owen and Ladysmith, came home Saturday night to spend Christmas under their home roofs. Greenwood Gleaner

The prettiest wedding ceremony solemnized in this vicinity in a long time was that which took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Reineking, when their daughter, Miss Mada Louise Reineking, was united in the holy bonds of matrimony to Mr. John Fred Vollrath. The bride was attended by Miss Ida Vollrath, sister of the groom, and Miss Hilda Kippenhan, while the groom was accompanied by his brother, George Vollrath, and Otto Reineking, brother of the bride. They will make their home on the farm which Mr. Vollrath purchased in Braun Settlement (Warner township, Clark Co., Wis.) some two years ago.

Funeral and burial rites for John Vollrath, 74, a native and former resident of Greenwood, were conducted April 20 in Los Angles, Calif. Afflicted with a heart ailment for some time, Mr. Vollrath died April 17, He had undergone major surgery the last part of January. He was born (parents = William and Augusta Decker Vollrath) in Greenwood Jan 30 1883 (Note that John’s sister Bertha was born 13 Feb 1883, don’t think both were born the same year, one in Jan and the other in Feb) and married Meta Reineking here in May 1910. They farmed 10 miles northwest of here before moving to Los Angeles 12 years ago. Besides his wife, he leaves six children, Mrs. Bud (Lorraine) Allchin, Tacoma, Washington, Mrs. Lester (Verona) Marshall, Mrs. Charles (Bernice) Sophr, Mrs. Wright (Alice) Denman, Arthur and Orlen Vollrath, all of Los Angeles and seven brothers and sisters, George, Ernest, Mrs. James (Clara) Metcalf and Mrs. Jake (Ida) Speich, all of Greenwood: Margaret, Owen: Benard, Detroit, MichL and Mrs. William (Emma) Gerlach Neillsville.

VOLLRATH, Mada Louise nee Reineking (16 Dec 1886 – 13 Mar 1991)
Word has been received by nieces and nephews that Mada Louise Vollrath, formerly of Greenwood, passed away March 13 1991 in Fullerton, Calif., at the age of 104 years. Services were held in Roosevelt Memorial Park, Gardena, Calif. She was born Dec 16 1886 to William and Marie Reineking. She married John Vollrath May 25, 1910. He passed away April 17, 1957. Survivors include one son, Arthur, Santa Ana, Calif. four daughters, Lorraine Allchien, Lawndale, Calif. Verona Marshall, Fullerton, Calif. Alice Denman, Alta Loma, Calif. Bernice Spohr, Phelan, Calif.

March 1, 1946 Former Greenwood Boy Discharged: Arthur Vollrath, 2-c, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Vollrath of Los Angeles, Calif., received his discharge on March 1, 1946. He entered the armed forces training at Sampson, New York amphibious training at Little Creek Virginia, and Fort Pierce, Fla. On March 24 1944 he left for Oran Africa to Swanee Wales and tehn to Plymouth England. From there he went to France where he took part in the Normandie invasion. In November he was taken off the ship and formed the LCVF Unit No. 5, and in April was sent to LaHarve, France to help train French Sailors to operate small boats. On May 1, 1945 he was sent back to the states landing in Boston from South Hampton, England. After spending a short leave with his parents he was sent to Shoemaker, Calif and to Port Heuneme, Calif forming the Logistic Support Co., No. 77 taking Stevidore training until October 26, 1945. Leaving on the USS JOHN LANE he was sent to Guam for 4 months then he returned to the states and was discharged at San Pedro, Calif. He wears the Asiatic-Pacific Area, European-African 1 star and victory Medal World War 2. 1946 Newspaper Article supplied by Mrs. Lorraine Allchin, California.

Wedding vows were spoken at the Fight Lutheran Church, Los Angeles, Calif, on October 22, 1948. Miss Irene DeLois Hoegh, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Walter Hoegh of Atlantic, Iowa, became the bride of Arthur William Vollrath, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Vollrath of Los Angeles, Calif and formerly of Greenwood, Wis. Her matron of honor was Mrs. Lenard Chessmore, a friend of the bride. The best man was Orlin Vollrath, brother of the groom. Mr. and Mrs. Vollrath honeymooned at San Francisco and Saratoga. The bride is a graduate of the Atlantic High School and has been employed by the Federal Reserve Bank for the past five years. The groom spent 2 1/2 years in the Navy and is now employed by Stanton and Reed Company. The couple now reside at 127 East 76th Street, Los Angeles, California. Received from Mrs. Lorraine Allchin, California.

Arthur was the second child born of John and Mada Vollrath on May 1, 1919 in the farming community of Greenwood, Wisc. At 21 years of age Art left the farm for Lincoln, Neb to attend Aviation Metalsmith School to begin a career in building airplanes. From there he relocated to Buffalo, NY to work for Curtiss-Wright Corp. In 1943 Arthur enlisted in the US Navy, serving 2 1/2 years in the Amphibious and Logistic Units. In 1948, Arthur married Irene Hoegh, of Atlantic, Iowa and they made their home in Los Angeles, Calif. After serving his country, Arthur decided to change careers and become a carpenter. He received his Certificate of Journeyman on Janury 1, 1950. He accomplished his dream of building his home in Santa Ana, where he remained until his going home to be with the Lord. In Sept, 2001 he was awarded his 55 year pin in the carpentry field. Arthur is survived by his two children; Dianne Jeffries and Ronald Vollrath, four sisters; Lorraine Allchin, Verona Marshall, Alice Denman, Bernice Sphor and one grandchild: Jimmy.

Orlin John Vollrath was born Dec 12, 1927, son of Mada L. Vollrath and the late John F. Vollrath at Greenwood, Wisc. He passed away at his home in Culver City, Calif on Oct 2, 1957 of a brain tumor at the age of 29 years. He lived his boyhood days with his parents on a farm near Greenwood, Wis., He graduated from Greenwood High School in 1945. In 1945 he moved with is parents to Los Angeles, Cal, where he has resided for the past twelve years. From Jan 18, 1946 to Nov 24, 1947 he served in the US Navy. His basic training was taken at San Diego, Calif., and he was later stationed at Treasure Island, San Francisco and earned the rating of Storekeeper 3rd Class. In 1949 he attended Refrigeration School and later took Public Accounting at the University of Southern Calif. On Oct 7, 1950 he was united in marriage to Charleen Jane Fuller, and to this union one daughter was born. For the past seven years he has been employed by the Oroweat Baking Co. After bone cancer took his right arm early in 1951, Oroweat promoted him to Office Manager of their new plant in the San Fernando Valley. That was the beginning of almost seven years of his courageous fight with cancer. From 1951 to 1956, he served in advisory capacity at the University of Calif at L.A. Veterans Limb Shop. He advised and encouraged people whose arms were amputated at the shoulder. In April and Sept of 1956, he underwent lung surgery. Soon after he was forced to discontinue wearing his limb, and it was like losing his arm all over again. After his April surgery, his comeback was so good, he and Mrs. Vollrath and their daughter motored to North Dakota for a six weeks vacation. In March of 1957, he again entered the L.A. Veteran's Hospital, this time for pneumonia. Upon recovery he was given more Radium treatments, which were only a part of those given through the years. Soon after he was sent to the UCLA Medical Center for the latest Cobalt treatments. His case stands unknown to the medical men of the L. A. Tumor Board. Doctors are using this knowledge for research purposes. He was laid to rest at Forest Lawn Memorial Park Hollywood Hills. The American Flag stood in the Circular Chancel and was a gift from the Veterans Administration. The pallbearers were Supervisors of several Oroweat Plants in the L.A. Area, honorary pallbearers were cousins of the deceased; Dale Anderson, Hardlo Anderson, Glenn Anderson and Lary Anderson. Mr. Vollrath was a member of the Grace Lutheran Church of Culver City, Calf., He resided at 3441 Veteran Ave. for seven years.

He is survived by his wife Charleen Vollrath, one daughter Nancy, age 3; his mother Mrs. Meda Vollrath of Los Angeles; one brother and four sisters Arthur Vollrath, Santa Ana, Calif.; Mrs. Willis (Lorriane) Allchin, Tacoma, Wash.; Mrs. Lester (Verona) Marshall, Fullerton, Calif.; Mrs. Wright (Alice) Denman, Gardena, Calif.; Mrs. Charles (Bernice) Spohr, Ontario, Calif. His father preceded him in death in April of this year. Out of city relatives were Mrs. Vollrath's father Harry Fuller Sr. and her brother and sister-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Harry Fuller Jr., all of Sherwood, N.D.; Also his sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Willis Allchin of Tacoma, Wash. Recieved from Mrs. Lorraine Allchin, California.

Miss Lorraine Elenor Vollrath of Los Angeles, Calif., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Vollrath of Greenwood became the bride of Willis Edward Allchin, son of Mr. and Mrs. W.M. Allchin of Los Angeles, in a simple ceremony performed in the chapel at Las Vegas, Nev., Oct. 4, 1941. She was attended by her sister, Miss Verona Vollrath of Beverly Hills, Calif. Ardeth Dunn of Las Vegas served as best man. The bride, who left Greenwood several years ago, was employed in Los Angeles after her graduation from the California State Business College. The groom, a graduate of Washington High School in Los Angeles with the class of 1934, is employed at the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios. They will make their home in Culver City.

May 10, 1942 at high noon a simple ring ceremony was performed at the "Hitching Post" wedding chapel in Las Vegas, Nevada, when Miss Verona Marie Vollrath of Beverly Hills, Calif., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Vollrath of Greenwood, became the bride of Leslie Lee Marshall, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ollie Marshall of Rockford, Ill. She was attended by Miss Marjorie Wahlstroom of Beverly Hills, Calif. The groom was attended by Milton Stewart of Las Vegas, Nevada. The groom is employed at Simon's Drive Inn Corp. They will make their home in Hollywood, Calif.

Miss Margaret Anna Vollrath, 73, died unexpectedly in Clark Co Hospital at Owen. Death was due to a heart aliment. Funeral services were held at the Hill Funeral Home. Burial was in Westside cemetery. Miss Vollrath was born Oct. 12, 1884 (Oct 11 per cemetery records), in the town of Mead. She lived there all her life until 1929 when she moved to Greenwood with her parents (Wlm & Anna Maria Herljan Vollrath). She resided in this vicinity until 12 years ago, when she went to Owen. Surviving are three sisters and three brothers--Mrs. William (Emma) Gerlach, Neillsville Mrs. James (Clara) Metcalf, and Mrs. Jake (Ida) Speich, both of Neillsville and Bernard, Detroit, Mich. One brother and one sister preceded her in death.

George Wm. Vollrath and Miss Olga Laura Braun were married at the home of the bride's parents Mr. & Mrs. Wm Braun of the Braun Settlement June 28. The bride was attended by Miss Ida Vollrath, sister of the groom. The groom was attended by the bride's brother, Eddie Braun. Only relatives of the contracting parties were present. The bride is a daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Wm Braun. The groom is the son of Mr. & Mrs. Wm Vollrath. The young couple will make their home on a farm in the Braun Settlement north of the Braun place.

Mrs. George (Olga) Vollrath passed away at her home in Braun Settlement Dec 4 1934, at the age of 44 years. She has been confined to her bed for the past seven weeks with dropsy. She is survived by her husband, two daughters, Oneita and Lucille, her aged parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Braun, three sisters, Mrs. Wm. Alperstett, Mrs. Theo. Knipke, Mrs. Norman Mitchell; two brothers, Ed and Elmer Braun. Funeral services were held from the home and from the Braun Settlement Church with burial in the Braun Settlement Cemetery.

George W. Vollrath, 82, a lifelong resident of the Greenwood area, died Oct. 1, 1968 at Memorial Hospital in Neillsville, where the had been a patient since Sept 7 following a stroke. Funeral services were held in Our Savior's Lutheran Church with burial in the Greenwood Cemetery. Mr. Vollrath was born (parents = William and Anna Maria Herljan) in the Clark Co Town of Warner on March 24, 1886, and had farmed in that area until his retirement, when he moved to Greenwood. His marriage to Mrs. Anne Dahlby (17 June 1885 – 8 Oct 1974, daughter of Henry & Karen Halvorsen Johnson), who survives him, took place in Greenwood March 21, 1935. (He first married Olga Laura Braun on 28 June 1911) Other survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Walter (Onetta) Rahm, Wilkinson, Ind.; two step-daughters, Mrs. Eleanor Plank, Greenwood, and Mrs. Albert (Alvera) Schwarze, Granton; a stepson, Orton Dahlby, Cornell, two brothers, Ernest Vollrath, Greenwood, and Bernard Vollrath, Caro, Mich. and three sisters, Mrs. Clara Metcalf and Mrs. Ida Speich, Greenwood and Mrs. Emma Gerlach, Neillsville.

Miss Lucille Kate Vollrath, Chicago, Ill., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Vollrath, Greenwood was married to High Edward O’Neil, Allegan, Mich., June 2, 1940 at the home of the bride’s parents in Greenwood. The couple’s only attendants were Miss Angeline Bender, Chicago, and Orton Dahlby, Cornell. A supper was served to 60 relatives and friends. The bride was graduated from Greenwood High School and has been employed as a stenographer in Chicago. Mr. O’Neil is engaged as a salesman. Mr. and Mrs. O’Neil left on a week’s wedding trip to northern Wisconsin and will reside in Allegan on their return.

Mr. Jacob Speich (5 Aug 1886 – 12 July 1958) and Miss Ida Vollrath (4 May 1891 – 21 Dec 1988) were married June 12, 1913 at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Vollrath, in the town of Warner, Clark Co. About eighty guests were present, nearly all of who were relatives of the parties. The groom is a most enterprising young man. He took charge of the large Withee farm at Hemlock when only nineteen years of age and has carried it on for six years. He is one of the eight brothers who all stand high in the community. The bride’s family is also well and favorably known, her father being one of the leading men of Clark Co. She has for some time filled a responsible position in the Rossman-Steiger store at Greenwood. They will begin housekeeping at once at the Hemlock farm.

May 30, 1917 at the West Side Reformed Church, Greenwood, Wis., occurred the marriage of Mr. William J. Gerlach and Miss Emma M. Vollrath (6 Nov 1883 – July 1984). The groom is the son of Mrs. Mary Gerlach of Kiel, Wis. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Vollrath of the town of Mead (Clark Co.) The young couple will make their home near Stanley, where the groom owns and operates a cheese factory.

“...The coming of the cheese factory was a very happy occasion. This was in the year 1910. Until then the milk that we sold had to be hauled with horses to Granton. The event was celebrated with a big dance that the owner, William Gerlach, gave before the vats were put into the factory. This factory was across the road from the Franklin Schoolhouse (Fremont Sec 30) ....” excerpt from Town of Fremont History - 1973 Gardner Family, Frank L.

Bernard H. Vollrath, 78, Palm Harbor, Fla., died at Tarpon Springs Hospital, Tarpon Springs, Fla., on April 7, 1981. Funeral services were conducted at Zion United Church of Christ, Greenwood, and burial was in the Greenwood Cemetery. Darwin and Randy Vollrath, Larry Dallman, Guy and George Erving and Gary Speich served as pallbearers, with the Greenwood American Legion performing military rites. Bernard Vollrath was born to the late William and Anna (nee Herljan) Vollrath in Greenwood on May 17, 1902. He graduated from Greenwood High School and the University of Madison Engineering School. He was (first) married on March 22, 1914, in Ann Arbor, Mich., to Elizabeth A. Mellon. (Married 2nd Velma Harrop in 1927, mother of his children.) They lived in Detroit, Mich. He was a retired executive of the Mich. Bell Telephone of Detroit and a retired colonel of the U.S. Army, having served in World War II. He was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America, of Kinston Post 5347 VFW, Kingston, Mich. Surviving him are one son, Bernard K. Vollrath of Tacoma, Wash. two daughters, Mrs. June (b. c1930) Erving of Muncie, Ind. and Mrs. Linett (b. c 1935) Blauvelt of Farmington, Mich; one brother, Ernest of Greenwood; three sisters, Mrs. Clara Metcalf of Greenwood, Mrs. Ida Speich of Neillsville and Mrs. Emma Gerlach of Neillsville. Preceding him in death was his wife.

VOLLRATH, Velma Mary nee Harrop (2 Oct 1900 – 15 July 1940)
Velma Mary Harrop, daughter of David and Lulu Harrop, was born Oct. 2, 1900 in Mill Creek community, Arena, Wis. She died at Mr. Carmel Luther Hospital, Detroit, Mich., July 15, 1940. She was married to Bernard Vollrath of Greenwood, Clark Co, Wis. at Arena on June 21, 1927. To this union three daughters were born, June, aged ten, Lynette, age five and Viola, who died in infancy. After their marriage they moved to Detroit, Mich., where they have made their home ever since. She received her education in the Millcreek public and Arena High Schools, later graduated from Madison College. She taught school for three years, after that she was employed in the office of the Board of Regents at the University of Wisconsin. In Detroit she was associated with the Northwest Gospel Church, she taught in the Primary dept. of the Sunday school. She is survived by her husband and two daughters, June and Lynette, her mother, Mrs. David Harrop of Arena, three brothers, Clayton of North Freedom, Donald and Merton of Arena. Services at Detroit were held and the funeral was held from the Second Congregational Church at Arena, with burial in the Arena Cemetery.

Mr. Ernest Vollrath of the town of Mead, Clark Co and Miss Adeline Logeman of Plymouth, Wis., were married at the home of the bride on Oct. 11, 1928. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Vollrath. He grew to manhood on the home farm and has lived there all his life. He served for a time on the county board, at that time being the youngest member. He is at present a member of the board of directors of the Lynn Mutual Fine Insurance Co., also of the Cyclone Co., being appointed to fill the vacancy caused by his father's resignation. They will carry on the Vollrath farm in the town of Mead.

August 1932: Ernest Vollrath’s Cheese Factory in the town of Warner burned one day last week. The building, a considerable stock of cheese and supplies were all destroyed. The fire is believed to have started from the smokestack. Clark County Press

VOLLRATH, Ernest E. (10 Dec 1896 – 20 July 1983)
Ernest E. Vollrath, 86, of Greenwood, who had been staying with his daughter in Lohrville, died July 20, 1983, at the Berlin Memorial Hospital. Mr. Vollrath was born on Dec. 10, 1896, in Greenwood, the son of William and Anna (nee Herljan) Vollrath. He married Adeline Logemann on Oct. 11, 1928, in Sheboygan Falls. Mr. Vollrath was educated in the Greenwood Schools. He farmed his father's homestead in Mead Township, Clark Co, until his retirement in 1964. He was a life-long resident of Mead Township. Mr. Vollrath was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Greenwood the Redgranite Senior Citizens Friendship Club and the Greenwood Senior Citizens. He had been secretary of the Lynn Insurance Co. of Neillsville, had been Town Clerk for Mead Township and had sold DeKalb seed corn for many years, and was active in community affairs. Survivors include his wife, Adeline one son, Kenneth Vollrath of Largo, Fla. one daughter, Mrs. William (Vi) Rogers of Lohrville, Wis. two sisters, Mrs. Emma Gerlach and Mrs. Ida Speich, both of Neillsville. Funeral services were held at Trinity Lutheran Church in Greenwood and burial was in the Greenwood City Cemetery.

VOLLRATH, Adeline nee Logemann (5 Oct 1907 – 10 Nov 1983)
Mrs. Adeline Vollrath, 76, of Lohrville, formerly of Greenwood, Clark Co, died Nov. 10, 1983, at the Berlin Memorial Hospital. She was born on Oct. 5, 1907, in Plymouth, Wis., the daughter of George and Ida nee Limprecht Logemann. She married Ernest Edward Vollrath on Oct. 11, 1928, in the Town of Lima, near Plymouth, Wis. He preceded her in death on July 20, 1983. Mrs. Vollrath was educated in the Plymouth Schools, and was a graduate of the Plymouth Business College. She had done secretTimes New Roman work in Crystal Lake until her marriage. She and her husband farmed the family homestead, which had been in the Vollrath family for 100 years, in Mead Township, Clark Co, until their retirement in 1964. Mrs. Vollrath had been living with her daughter in Lohrville for the past year. Survivors include one son, Kenneth Vollrath of Largo, Fla. one daughter, Mrs. William (Vi) Rogers of Lohrville one sister, Mrs. Frank (Ella) Laabs of Omro. Funeral services were held at Trinity Lutheran Church, Greenwood and burial was in the Greenwood City Cemetery.

For the first time in many years the decendants of the William (1856-1938) Vollrath family held a reunion at the Ernest Vollrath home Saturday, August 12,1978. Special merit was being noted as the family kept in continuous Vollrath ownership through the entire century. Also, in addition to the present owners, Randy and Linda Vollrath, receiving a certificate in recognition of the century ownership, the previous owners, Kenneth (1930-2003) and Janis Vollrath and Ernest (1896-1983) and Adeline (1907-1983) Vollrath, received like certificates. It is not common to have that many previous owners living at the time of marking century ownership. The Wis State Fair and the State of Wis is in charge of making the presenation of certificates of century ownership. Those present for the reunion in addition to the above named from Greenwood were Clara Metcalf, Ida Spiech, Violet Spiech, Bertha Dalman, Eleanor Plank, Les and Janene Backus and children, Holly and Wade, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Klunder, Mrs. Harry Webber, Lila Stabnow and Al and Linda Dallman and children, Rhonda, Brenda and Ben. Others from Wisconsin attending were Emma Gerlach, Neillsville; Wm. and Elveria Rogers and children, Lynette, Bruce and Scott, Steve and Ramona Maracelli and children, Angela and Stephen, Lynda Mueller and son, Jesse, all of Red Granite; Gary and Edie Speich and children, Caroline and Jacob, Osseo; Grace Metcalf, Owen; Dale and Delores Metcalf and daughter, Linda, Cedar Grove; Lyman and Emiline Johnson, New London; Edward and Marie Gerlach, Chippewa Falls; Darwin Vollrath and children, Aaron and Joshua, Loyal; Richard and David Vollrath, Willard; Nowel and Rita Daughterty and Ivan and Nola Jean Byers, Steuben; Gail and Bea Daugherty, Sheboygan; Marlene Achenbach, Eastman; and Frank and Ella Laabs, Oshkosh. Those from out of state attending were Col. and Mrs. Bernard Vollrath, Caro, Michigan and Palm Harbor, Florida; Major Keith Vollrath, Tacoma, Washington; Les and Verona Marshall, Fullerton, California; Herb and Lynette Blauvelt and children, Elaine and Vicki, Farmington, Hills, Mishigan; Elmer and Arlene Speich, Rockford, Illinois; Ralph and Joan Graenbe and son, Wyman, Minneapolis; William and Carol Saulisberry, Lewisville, Texas; Lynn and Ruth Blecha, Caroylyn Blecha and Laura MacDougall, all of Chelsea, Michigan; and Gerald and Betrice Harris and children, Melanie and William, Broomfield, Colorado. Received from Mrs. Lorraine Allchin, California. Clark County Press, August 31, 1978.

Kenneth G. Vollrath, 72, Marshfield, died May 8, 2003, in the emergency room at Saint Joseph’s Hospital, Marshfield. A memorial service was held at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Marshfield. Internment was in the Greenwood City Cemetery. Kenneth George Vollrath was born on Nov. 28, 1930, in the town of Mead, to Ernest and Adeline (nee Logemann) Vollrath. He attended Benjamin Rural School and graduated from Greenwood High School. He graduated from the UW-Madison farm short course. He then farmed with his parents. He married Janis Langfeldt on Nov. 11, 1950, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Loyal. After their marriage, he owned and operated a can milk farm pickup route and then a Standard Oil gas bulk route. He also was employed by Plautz Brothers, Greenwood, hauling sand and gravel. He also did road construction with Haas Trucking, worked for Berg Equipment, Marshfield, and served on the Marshfield Police Department. He returned to the family farm in 1964 following the death of his brother (Jerold). He farmed with his son, Randy, from 1972-80, when the farm was sold. In his retirement, he drove school bus in Wisconsin and Florida, graduated from Santa College, served in a mall and worked as a security guard. He and his wife spent winters in Tampa, Fla., for many years, then moved to Largo, Fla., and spent summers at O’Neil Campground, Chippewa Falls. They moved to Mead Lake in 1984 and resided there until moving to Marshfield in 1993.

Survivors include his wife, Janis, Marshfield; two sons, Darwin “Dar” (Deborah) Vollrath, Greenwood, and Randy (Linda) Vollrath, Wautoma; 11 grandchildren, Aaron Vollrath, Joshua (Amy) Vollrath, Seth Vollrath, Sam Vollrath, Trent Vollrath, Tracy (Larry) Keller, Tina (Brian) Auman, Holly (Derek) Mensink, Wade (Jennifer) Backus and Derek Backus; four great-granddaughters, Kayla Marie, Shayla Janene, Teagan and Tatum; one sister, Elveira “Vi” (William) Rogers, Red Granite. Preceding him in death were his parents; one daughter, Janene, on Dec. 1, 1984; and two brothers, William Vollrath and Jerold Vollrath.

A 53-year-old Greenwood man who sported a huge mustache and was known for community involvement and bicycling was remembered by his friends and family Saturday in a "memorial ride" in his honor. Darwin "Dar" Vollrath died of a heart attack around 10:20 a.m. on April 3, 2005 in Pesaro, Italy, doing what he loved: biking. He was cremated three days later. "He never thought he was as good as he was," said his wife Deb. "I was proud to be his wife." In 1993, Dar took over the director position at Wisport, a series of races by amateur cyclists, just one year after he had a massive heart attack. Doctors told him to begin exercising for his health, and he began cycling. The hobby consumed him, and eventually he was riding on an in-door stationary bike while watching Tour de France footage. He owned four road bikes and a tandem for himself and Deb. Since he took over as Wisport director, membership has nearly doubled, up to 300 in Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota and Wisconsin, Deb said. With the beautiful weather Monday, temperatures pushing 80 degrees and moderate winds from the southwest, Dar's 18-year-old son Sam said, "Oh yeah, he'd probably be out there (riding) today." A picture of Dar leading a group of nearly two dozen riders sat above the family's television. Dar also was active in his community, serving in childrens' sports and as a volunteer firefighter, business owner and snowshoe race director. In a tribute to Dar, Deb asked Wisport members to participate in a "memorial ride" rather than cancel the organization's opening race, also scheduled Saturday. Nearly 50 riders rode single file through the city then traveled onto county roads, Sam estimated. The 6-foot, 4-inch Dar had an athletic build and was an outdoor enthusiast. He was called the "Great White Hunter" by his family, since he went into the woods, regardless of freezing weather or rain, and always brought home a deer.

Janene B. Backus, 28 Greenwood, died Dec. 1, 1984 of cancer. There was a memorial service at Our Savior's Lutheran Church. Janene Vollrath was born Feb. 2, 1956 to Kenneth and Janis (nee Langfeldt) Vollrath in Marshfield. On July 21, 1973, she married Leslie Backus in Willard. She is survived by her husband Leslie her parents, Kenneth Janis Vollrath, Greenwood two sons, Wade Jonathon, and Derek Michael, both at home one daughter, Holly Ann, also at home two brothers, Randy and Darwin Vollrath.

Funeral services were held at the Trinity Lutheran Church for Jerold John Vollrath, 25, Greenwood, Clark Co, who died June 15, 1964, of injuries suffered in an automobile accident. Burial was made in the Greenwood Cemetery. Jerold John Vollrath was born Jan. 9, 1939, in Greenwood, and received his education there. He entered the Army in 1958 and received training at Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo. For the past three years he had been with the National Guard Unit at Neillsville. He had farmed with his father. Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Vollrath, rural Greenwood a sister, Mrs. William L (Elveire) Rogers, Red Granite two brothers, Kenneth Vollrath, Marshfield and William Vollrath, Willard.

1905< #48 Vollrath, Phillip Head W M 57 M Germany Germany Farmer 12 O F Louise Wife W F 53 M Germany Germany House Keeper Rudolph Son W M 20 S Wisconsin Wisconsin Farm Laborer 8 Henry Son W M 13 S Wisconsin Wisconsin Mary Daughter W F 23 S Wisconsin Wisconsin Lena Daughter W F 23 S Wisconsin Wisconsin

Farm In the Vollrath Family for 100 Years Passes into Hands of Illinois Couple.

When the Henry Vollraths of Greenwood sold their farm in the West Side community, three miles west of Greenwood, recently, it marked the end of a century of Vollrath family ownership of the property. It was one of but a handful of Clark Co farms remaining in the family for 100 years or more. The original 80, which formed the basis of the 240-acre farm which has been purchased by Mr. and Mrs. Kurt Zocher of Westchester, Ill., was purchased in the summer of 1868 by John Vollrath and his son, Philipp. Before them the 80 was owned by a V. Vanderhoff, a name that has disappeared from Clark Co. Records which Mr. and Mrs. Vollrath have retained told an interesting story of the early days in Clark County. For instance, the Vollraths had purchased the original 80 acres for $5 per acre, which would make an original outlay of $400. Taxes were something to make a person today bug eyed. In 1868 taxes paid totaled $4.08; in 1869, $7.97; in 1870, $4.96; and in 1871 they were down to $3.36, accourding to tax receipts in the Vollrath hands. But listen to this; the receipts stated that these were the taxes on real estate and personal property for "state, county, town school, school district and highway" purposes! ...An insurance paper also conveys the fact that horses in those early days were among the most valuable of a farmer's possessions. This paper lists the valuation of that day on a "block house" at $40; frame granary, $50; log barn, $120; and a team of horses at $200. No doubt, too, these were a matched team, for people of that day prized matched teams even more highly than today's residents prize a beautiful home or a powerful car. In fact, Mr. Vollrath tells about the time this same team of horses valued at $200 either "strayed or were lured away" from the Vollrath Farm. Philipp Vollrath, Henry's Father, set out on foot to trace them. He tracked them as far as Wisconsin Rapids; but his money gave out and he had to return home. "He never did find them, or find where they were taken", Mr. Vollrath related. John Vollrath (1814-1897) came to Greenwood from Sheboygan, where the family located for a short time after leaving their German homeland. With him were two others whose names are numbered among the pioneers of Clark Co: Henry Decker and Henry Schwarze. The first part of the trip from Sheboygan was made by train to Humbird. From there they made their way by wagon and either oxen or horses, probably the former for horses were scarce in these parts a century ago, Mr. Vollrath suggests. A 50 year history of the West Side church traces the movement of these three families into the Greenwood area, and tells how they arrived on Jun 1, 1868. All three lived together in a "little block house" on the Vollrath farm property. In the first year they planted potatoes among the large trees which covered the 80-acre tract, and harvested a fairly handsome crop for winter...

Living a typical frontier life, the Vollraths, Deckers and Schwarzes had to clear land before they could start farming. Henry Vollrath recalls his father, Philipp, telling how he cleared land by hand. It took about a week to clear an acre, as Henry recalls his father's words; and his father frequently went out and cleared land for others for "a couple of dollars an acre." This outside work at that time was practically the only source of ready cash for the Vollraths. "Of course," Henry smiles, "they didn't clear an acre a week, either." The Henry Vollrath family made their home on the farm until 11 years ago. Then they built a house in Greenwood and left the place on which Henry had been born and on which he had lived without interuption for 65 years. They turned the farm over to a son, Dale, who was called into the service in 1952. In those years Henry rented out patches of the farm to neighbors, ran some beef stock on some, and took care of maintenace work. His thought was to preserve the farm for Dale, whom he thought would take up farming again. But, the pure fact was that Dale had stayed with the farm principally because he didn't know how his parents would make out without someone there; not because he wanted to farm. His period in the army, however, proved that the "old folks" could get along without him, and Dale turned to an education that had always been his real desire. He became a teacher and presently teaches in Green Bay East high school. His younger brother, incidently, also is a teacher and teaches in Green Bay, as well -- but on the west side. It was a coincidence that last year Dale served as president of the east side Teachers association, and the younger brother, Larry, was president of the west side Teachers association. The Vollraths have a third son, Vern who is employed in Janesville. Throughout the last 11 years during which the Vollraths have continued in ownership, the farm buildings have been vacant. The Vollraths have lived in their house in Greenwood, and Mr. Vollrath made daily trips (sometimes more frequently) to the farm to inspect and take care of matters requiring attention there. The new owners, Mr. and Mrs. Zocher, plan to retain their residence in Westchester, Ill., for another four or five years; but they plan to visit the farm on weekends and during vacation periods, when they will remodel and make the buildings ready for permanent occupancy. Received from Mrs. Lorraine Allchin, California.

Philip Vollrath was born in Angenthal, Germany March 9 1848. In the spring of 1868 he came to this country with his parents (John & Eliz Kremer Vollrath). They at first resided at Franklin, Sheboygan Co, Wis. In the spring of 1870 he came to the town of Warner and settled down near the present homestead. He was married on Sept 2 1875 (to Louise Klocke). Seven children were born in this union, two preceding him in death. One sister, Mrs. Henry Fravert, also preceded him in death. He died Oct 27 1923, having reached the age of 75 years, 7 months and 18 days. The bereaved are his aged wife, one brother Wm. Vollrath, three sons Wm., Rudolph and Henry and two daughters, Mrs. August (Mary) Schwarze and Mrs. Geo. (Lena) Korp, the latter of Minneapolis. Funeral services were held from Immanuel Reformed Church on the West Side. The body was laid to rest in the West Side Cemetery.

Mrs. Philip Vollrath Sr., 95, a resident of Greenwood for the past 73 years, died at the home of her son Henry Vollrath, 3 miles northwest of here. She had been ill for the past four weeks. Funeral services were held family home and at the West Side Evangelical and Reformed Church. Burial was made in West Side Cemetery. Mrs. Vollrath, nee Louise Klocke, was born in Germany on Aug 14 1852, and when she was 4 years of age, she came to the United States with her parents, who settled at Sheboygan. On Sept 2 1875 at Sheboygan she was married to Philip Vollrath. Shortly after their marriage the couple moved to the Greenwood farm where Mrs. Vollrath resided continuously until her death. She is survived by a son, Henry Vollrath, Greenwood; two daughters, Mrs. August (Mary) Schwarze, Greenwood, and Mrs. George (Lena) Korp. Mrs. Vollrath was preceded in death by four children, Emma (12 July 1887 – 26 April 1889) and Herman (13 Sept 1880 – 13 June 1881) in infancy, and Rudolph and William. A brother and two sisters are also deceased.

>ADDED NOTE: Louisa Klocke Vollrath was a sister to Friedrich Klocke, b. 03/15/1849, d. 05/17/1917. He was my great-grandfather. His father was Hermann Klocke b. 12/07/1821 in Prussia, d. 12/31/1905. His mother was named Florentena b. 09/14/1823, d. 10/29/1899, don't know her maiden name. I have never heard that they spent time in Iowa. Fridrich was born in "Germany" so I assume Louisa was also. There was another sister, Bertha, b 1864 who married Jacob Lapp and another brother, Heinrich, who died age 27. (Note sure who was the author of the “added note”)

VOLLRATH, Mary marriage 3 April 1907

August Schwarze (28 Aug – 1879 – 11 Sept 1959) and Miss Mary (Maria Mathilde) Vollrath (7 Oct 1878 – 10 Oct 1979), whose parent live at Decker's Corners, were quietly married April 3, 1907 at the home of the bride's parents. They will make their home in the Turnquist house. >1900> Eaton census, household of Francis Carter: Vollrath, Mary servant f w 21 s Wisconsin Germany Germany servant

Rudolph Vollrath, son of Phillip and Louise Vollrath, was born on Jan 13 1885. He was a life long resident of the Town of Warner. He always lived on the Vollrath homestead, living with his parents until the death of his father Phillip in 1923, after which he made his home with his brother, Henry, who had purchased the farm. Mr. Vollrath had been suffering somewhat from colds and asthma, but his death came suddenly March 19 1936 when he suffered a stroke. He reached the age of 51 years, 2 months and 6 days. He is survived by his aged mother of Greenwood two sisters, Mrs. Marie Schwarze of Greenwood and Mrs. Lina Korp of Minneapolis, Minn. one brother, Henry of Greenwood. Funeral services were held at the West Side Immanuel Reformed Church. The body was laid to rest in the West Side Cemetery.

Miss Paula Elizabeth Yaniga and Mr. Henry A. Vollrath were united in marriage March 25th, 1925. Both young people are children of prominent West Side residents. They will reside on a farm on the West Side.

Henry Vollrath, 99, Green Bay, died June 5 1991 at Odd Fellow Nursing Home, Green Bay. Funeral services were held at Immanuel United Church of Christ, Greenwood, and burial was in West Side Cemetery. Pallbearers were grandchildren, David Vollrath, Douglas Vollrath, Dennis Vollrath, Terry Vollrath, Thomas Vollrath and John Vollrath. Honorary pallbearers were granddaughters Jennifer Vollrath and Ruth Vollrath. Henry Vollrath was born Sept 19 1891 in the town of Warner to Phillip and Louisa (nee Klocke) Vollrath. He received his education at Decker School. He married Paula Yaniga (10 July 1903 – 30 May 1988) March 25, 1925 in Greenwood. They celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary in 1975.

They farmed in the town of Warner until 1957, when they moved to the City of Greenwood. As a young man, he worked in the logging camps in northern Wisconsin. He was preceded in death by his wife (Paula Yaniga Vollrath born 1903) May 3, 1988, after 63 years of marriage. He was a member of Immanuel United Church of Christ served as the Consistory chairman of the town of Warner, served on the Clark Co Board of Supervisors, and served on the Board of Directors of Farmers Merchants Bank for more than 55 years. He was the 1991 Honorary Centennial Greenwood Dairy Days Parade Marshall. Survivors include three sons, Verne and Laverne Vollrath, Janesville; Dale and Dotty Vollrath, Green Bay; and Larry and Andrea Vollrath, Green Bay. He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, two brothers, and two sisters.

1905< #43 Vollrath, William Head W M 28 M Wisconsin Germany Farmer 10 O F Anna Wife W F 20 M Wisconsin Germany House Keeper

Wm. F. Vollrath was born Aug. 9, 1876, the son of Phillip and Louisa Vollrath. He was baptized in infancy and was confirmed on March 27, 1891. On June 7, 1905 he was united in marriage with Anna Schoettler. Their union was blessed with four daughters and one son. On Dec. 30, 1928 his wife passed to her reward. The deceased was married for the second time to Clara (Kippenhan) Meier on Oct. 4, 1930. He has always live in the Town of Warner, with the exception of about a year that he spent in the state of Washington.
Mr. Vollarth's health was failing for some time, twice in the past six months he was a patient at St. Joseph' Hospital at Marshfield. He was called to his eternal home July 8 1932, heart trouble causing his death. He reached the age of 55 years, 10 months and 29 days. Those who remain to mourn his death are his widow, five children, Mrs. Erma Seibold, Mrs. Verna Abel, Mrs. Dorothy Irvine, Phillip and Beatrice, all of Greenwood three stepchildren, Mrs. Esther Henderson, Seattle, Wash., Mrs. Grove Mathews, and Harold Meier of Kent, Washington, his aged mother, Mrs. Phillip Vollrath of Greenwood, two brothers, Rudolph and Henry of Greenwood, two sisters, Mrs. August Schwarze of Greenwood and Mrs. Lena Korp of Minneapolis, Minn. Funeral services were held from the West Side Immanuel Reformed Church. The body was laid to rest in the West Side Cemetery.

Mrs. F. W. Vollrath passed away at her home on the West Side Dec. 30, 1928, at the age of 44 years, 4 months and 21 days. The deceased, Anna Vollrath, formerly Schoettler, was born Aug 9 1884 in the Town of Beaver, Clark Co where she spent her girlhood days.

She was united in marriage to F. W. Vollrath, June 7, 1905, and at that time she also became a member of Immanuel Reformed Church on the West Side. She suffered from a lingering illness for about a year and a half. The last few months were spent under the care of a doctor at Lancaster, Wis. On Friday before Christmas she returned home, happy to be with her loved ones, bringing gifts for all. She was at home about a week when she was taken ill with pneumonia, which caused her death.

She leaves to mourn her loss, her husband, five children, Mrs. John (Emma) Seibold, Philip (26 Aug 1907 – 1 Oct 2000, married Anna Cronin), Verna, Dorothy and Beatrice, her aged mother, who made her home with her, one brother, Ernest Schoettler of the town of Beaver and one sister, Mrs. Bartlein of Shawano, Wis. Her father, one brother and one sister preceded her in death. The funeral was held from the Immanuel Reformed Church of the West Side. The body was laid to rest in the West Side Cemetery.

April 1906: A baby girl (Irma/Emma) was born to Mr. and Mrs. Willie Vollrath, April 7th. Greenwood Gleaner

Miss Erma Vollrath (7 April 1906 – 2 April 1999), daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Vollrath, and John Seibold (15 Sept 1900 – 6 June 1986), son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Seibold, were united in marriage June 22, 1927.

Funeral services were held at Zion United Church of Christ, Greenwood, for Mrs. Verna Abel, 67. She died July 26, 1978 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield. Interment was in the Greenwood Cemetery. Verna Vollrath was born on Sept. 19, 1910 in the Town of Warner to Mr and Mrs. Bill Vollrath. She received her education in the Decker School. She was married to Ted Abel on Oct. 15, 1930 in the Town of Hendren. They farmed in the Town of Beaver for 28 years. Since 1961 she had been living in the City of Greenwood. Survivors include her husband, two sons, Lester, Kaukauna and Ronald, Loyal; one daughter, Mrs. Daniel (Janis) Prieve, Green Bay; three sisters, Mrs. John (Erma) Seibold, Greenwood; Mrs. Dorothy Irvine, Greenwood; and Mrs. Clarence (Beatrice) Liebzeit, Greenwood; and one brother, Phillip Vollrath, Greenwood.

Dorothy L. Irvine, 91, Greenwood, died June 28, 2003, at Saint Joseph’s Hospital, Marshfield. Dorothy Loretta Vollrath was born on May 15, 1912, in the town of Warner, to Frederick W. and Anna [Schoettler] Vollrath. She was raised on the family farm and graduated from Greenwood High School in 1930. She attended Stevens Point Normal School for one year. She married Quinton Irvine on March 26, 1932, in Greenwood. They farmed in the town of Warner. She later finished her second year of education by attending night school and summer school. She taught in the rural schools for many years. They sold their farm in 1969 and bought a smaller farm just west of Greenwood. Her husband died on June 4, 1977, and she remained living at home until the time of her death. Survivors include one son, Victor [Marion] Irvine, Grafton; three daughters, Joan [Tim] Gruber, Greenwood, Jacqualine [Bob] Rogstad, Greenwood, and Dorene Wetzel, Jackson; and one sister-in-law, Anna Vollrath. Preceding in death were her parents; her husband; one granddaughter, Julie Ann Gruber; three sisters, Verna Abel, Erma Seibold, and Beatrice Liebzeit; and one brother, Phillip Vollrath.

Beatrice Liebzeit,Marshfield, formerly of Greenwood, died July 2, 2001, at the Marshfield Center. Funeral services were held at Immanuel United church of Christ Greenwood. Burial was in the church cemetery. Beatrice Velma Vollrath was born on Oct. 20, 1917, in the town of Warner, to Frederick William “Bill” and Anna (nee Schoettler) Vollrath.

She received her education at the Decker School and graduated from Greenwood High school in 1936. She married Clarence “Scoop” Liebzeit on Aug. 26, 1938, at his parents home near Greenwood. They owned and operated the Clark Co Central Cheese Factory, Greenwood, from July 1940 until Oct. 1981. The continued to live in Greenwood until May 1999, when they moved to the Marshfield Purdy Retirement Center. They enjoyed 61 years of marriage. Her husband died on March 3, 2000. Survivors include two sons, Eldon (Corrine) Liebzeit, Waupaca, and Bruce (Mary) Liebzeit, Eau Claire four daughters, Carol (Lee) Cook, New Berlin, Diane (Roger) Standiford, Greenwood, Sandy (Marvin) Rose, Green Bay, and Debra (Fred) Hribar, Conroe, Texas; one sister, Dorothy Irvine, Greenwood, two sisters-in-law, Anna Vollrath, Greenwood, and Anne Liebzeit, Willard and one brother-in-law, Norman (Bernie) Liebzeit, Greenwood. She was preceded in death by her parents her husband Clarence, one brother Phillip Vollrath and two sisters, Verna Abel and Irma Seibold.

Birth date /Birth place: 17-Jul-1913; Greenwood, Clark Co, Wis. Death date / Death place: 19-Sep-2003 Marriage: Phillip A. Vollrath (8-Jan-1930) Parents: Patrick & Anna (Hillman) Cronin Burial: Immanuel United Church of Christ Cemetery, Greenwood, Clark Co, Wis.

Survivors: Children - Dewayne (special friend Joanna Wallis), Neillsville, Gary (Esther), Greenwood, Leanne Holozsi, Greenwood; Sister - Dolly Zickert, Owen; Daughter-in-law - Judy Vollrath, Owen Predeceased: Parents; Husband (1-Oct-2000); Son - Phil Jr (15-Jul-1999); 5 brothers and 4 sisters.

Phillip R. Vollrath, 58, of Owen, died from cancer July 15, at his home. Funeral services were held at Nazareth Lutheran Church in Withee. Internment was held in Riverside Cemetery in Withee. Phillip R. Vollrath was born December 31, 1940, to Phillip and Anna (Cronin) Vollrath in Greenwood. He graduated from Greenwood High School in 1958 and then attended the University of Wisconsin-River Falls for one year. He served in the US Army from 1961-1966. On April 7, 1967, he married the former Judy Bakke. He worked at Maules Dairy in Owen until 1987 and then worked for Hurd Millwork in Medford until 1998. He and his wife also owned and operated the Owen Theater from 1981 until 1986. Survivors include his parents, Phillip and Anna Vollrath of Greenwood his wife, Judy a son, Mark Vollrath of Owen a daughter, Beth (Lance) Cowell of Owen; two brothers, DeWayne of Neillsville and Gary (Esther) Vollrath of Greenwood a sister, Leanne Holozsi of Greenwood.

VOLLRATH, Dorothy Ella (1958-1958)

Graveside rites were conducted at the West Side cemetery for Dorothy Ella Vollrath, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Duane Vollrath of Greenwood, Clark Co. Officiating minister was the pastor of the West Side and Zion United Churches of Christ. The baby was born prematurely at home Thursday and died at 11:15 Friday, Jan. 31, 1958 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Marshfield. Survivors, in addition to the parents, are the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Philip Vollrath and Walter Buker, all of Greenwood. The baby's mother is the former Lois Buker.

WAGNER-Murphy, Emma nee Lyons (10 Mar 1875 – 6 May 1957)
Graveside rites for Mrs. Emma Murphy, 82, Tigerton, were conducted at the Greenwood Cemetery, Clark Co, by the pastor of St. Mary's Catholic Church. Preceding interment, services were held that morning at St. Anthony's Catholic Church at Marion. Mrs. Murphy, nee Emma Lyons, was born March 10, 1875, in Fond du Lac and died May 6, 1957 at the Clintonville Hospital, following a lingering illness. A former resident of Greenwood, she was married twice, to Frank Wagner (5 Feb 1869 – 11 July 1903, son of Anthony and Mary Wagner) and to Mose Murphy (married 27 June 1905), both of who are deceased. She is survived by two sons from her first marriage, Leo Wagner, Downers Grove, Ill., and Arnold Wagner, Milwaukee and one daughter (from her second marriage), Mrs. R.C. (Emeline Murphy) Heins, Tigerton. (Emma buried as Emma Murphy Wagner)

Mose Murphy died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Louis Brown, at Greenwood, Clark Co, May 20, 1936. Mr. Murphy was born at Frampton, Canada, Oct. 9, 1857, and was 78 years, 7 months and 13 days of age at the time of his death. At an early age he came to Clark Co and settled on a farm in the town of Weston, where he resided ever since. He was married (7 July 1891) to Mary Redmond (and on 27 June 1905 to Emma nee Lyons Wagner), who preceded him in death (Mary nee Redmond Murphy 27 Dec 1870 – 29 May 1903, daughter of Richard and Elizabeth Redmond). The following children survive: Edward of Spokane, Wash. Frank and Fred of the Weston; Hazel, Mrs. Louis Brown, Greenwood and Emaline, Mrs. Rufus Hines of Tigerton, Wis. One brother, William of Chattanooga, Oklahoma, also survives. Funeral services were held at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Greenwood. Interment was made in the Catholic Cemetery at Neillsville. Those from out of town attending the funeral were Edward Murphy of Spokane, Wash; Father Joseph Murphy of Chattanogo, Ok; Mr. and Mrs. Mike Murphy, Acadia Valley, Alberta, Canada; Mr. and Mrs. Arne Peterson, George Zimmer, James Redmond and Mrs. Elery Moberg of Neillsville; Mrs. Helen Eckes and daughter of Marshfield.

Services were held at Zion United Church of Christ here for Mrs. Hazel M. Helwig, 73, Greenwood. She was found dead Jan. 8, 1976 at her home by her son, Laverne Brown. Death was attributed to an apparent heart attack. Burial was in the Greenwood Cemetery. The former Hazel Murphy was born (parents were Mary nee Richmond and Mose Murphy) March 18, 1902, in the Town of Weston, and received her education in the rural Greenwood schools. Her first marriage was in Jan. 1920 to Louis Brown, who preceded her in death in Feb. 1946. She lived most of her life in Greenwood until her second marriage on Sept. 16, 1959 to Lester Helwig. The couple then lived in Eau Claire. Mr. Helwig died in Dec. 1966. Survivors include a son, Laverne (Bud) Brown, Greenwood; three step-daughters, Mrs. Irvin (Edna) Eleason, Eleva; Mrs. Alfred (Irene) Whilly, Salem, and Mrs. George (Jean) Chaput, Eau Claire, and two step-sons, Walter Helwig, Ardmore, Okla., and Russell Helwig, Milwaukee; two brothers, Edward Murphy, Spokane, Wash., and Frank Murphy, Greenwood. A brother also preceded her in death.

1887: The J. Warncke and Kreissig families homestead in Braun Settlement

School: Warner--Braun Settlement (1900-1901) Pupils: Nellie Johnson, Earl Daugherty, Clara Braun, Adolph Geisler, Olga Braun, Earl Williams, Louie Seibold, Theressia Toetsch, Tony Braun, Tillie Horn, Ben Daugherty, Gracie Daugherty, Chris Warncke, Eddie Braun, Harry Seibold, Frony Seibold, Lena Seibold, Harry Glenzer, Georgie Braun, Earnie Warncke, Clarence Williams, Gustave Horn, Oscar Horn, Dora Horn, Arthur Horn, Emma Braun, Sebastian Toetsch

1905 Longwood census: Warncke, Louis >Servant W M 16 S WI Germany Day Labor (John Arnold residence) Warncke, Fred >Lodger W M 18 S WI Germany Farm Labor (residing with Richard Laneville)

1905 Warner census: Anna Warncke, age 10, listed as “ward” of Henry Meier. Christian Warncke, age 14, listed as ward of Herman Schwarze

Jan 18, 1906: Louie Warncke drew the lucky number and got the graphophone. Longwood Greenwood Gleaner

Caroline Wilcke, daughter of John and Maria Wilcke, was born in Raduhn, Mecklenburg, Germany April 25, 1861 and was received into the membership of their local church by confirmation in 1875. She was married to John Warncke of the same place on April 11, 1882. They came to Sheboygan, Wis. in 1884 and moved to the farm where Gustave Horn lives in the Town of Warner in 1887. This was their home until the death of Mr. Warncke on March 28, 1903 (born 28 Jan 1858). Ten children were born to this union, four preceded the mother in death. (Forest Hill Cemetery: Johann W. J. 19 June 1885 – 11 Aug 1888; unnamed baby born and died 7 Aug 1890; Mina 8 June 1899 – 24 July 1899; Selma 15 Feb 1896 – 3 July 1897) Those living are Frederick of Withee, Louis (8 Aug 1888 – 3 Jan 1961, married Ida Sell) of Riplinger, Mrs. W. Taylor of Sheboygan Falls and Mrs. Otto Seikman of Sheboygan. William and Christian have not been heard from for a number of years. After the death of Mr. Warncke she made her home with her children and with her sister, Mrs. Schomberg of Sheboygan Falls. Besides Mrs. Schomberg she is survived by Mrs. Fred Braun of Greenwood and two brothers, Joseph Wilcke of Farmville, Va., and Theodore Wilcke of Ione, Mont. Mrs. Christ Braun, who passed away four years ago was also a sister. Mr. and Mrs. John Warncke were charter members of the Braun Settlement Reformed Church. Mrs. Warncke passed away May 4 1930 after a short illness of yellow jaundice at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Otto Siekman. A short funeral service was conducted at the Lutheran Church at Sheboygan Falls, and in the local Reformed Church. She reached the age of 69 years 1 month and 10 days. Interment was made in the Braun Settlement Cemetery. (a.k.a. Forest Hill Cemetery).

August 11, 1888: Johann, two year old child of Johann and Caroline Warncke died.

August 7, 1890: Unnamed infant of Johann and Caroline Warncke born, died, buried Braun Settlement cemetery.

July 3, 1897: Selma, 17-month old daughter of Johann and Caroline Warncke dies, buried Braun Settlement cemetery.

July 24, 1899: Mina, 6-week old daughter of Johann and Caroline Warncke dies, buried Braun Settlement cemetery.

His passing away came as a shock to his many friends even though they knew he was a patient at the Medford Hospital, where he died Jan. 20, 1947. Fred Joseph Warncke was a resident of Owen and stalwart citizen for 60 years. Final rites were conducted from the Griebenow Funeral Home and burial was made in the Riverside Cemetery. Fred Joseph Warncke was born on Jan 15 1887(son of John and Caroline Warncke) in the Braun Settlement northwest of Greenwood. On March 21, 1913 he and Amelia Koplitz were united in marriage at a ceremony performed at Duluth, Minn. Eleven years later, in 1924, she passed away, leaving her husband and family of four daughters, with which they had been blessed. For the past 23 years Mr. Warncke had been a devoted father to his daughters, even though he had been afflicted with illness for twenty years. Every attempt was made to relieve his suffering, periods of hospitalization were frequent and relief only temporary. His past was an eventful one, as he enjoyed participating in the occupation of farming, and prior to that during the lumbering days in this vicinity, gained renown as a chef in the lumbering camps, and at one time operated a restaurant business in the city. During the past four years he had efficiently served the Meadowview Co Club as their club house manager. Surviving him are his daughters, Mrs. George (Kathryn) Cross, Appleton; Mrs. Fred (Majorie) Czeshinski, Medford; Mrs. Harvey (Marguerite) Prill, Milwaukee; and Mrs. Carl (Eleanore) Riber, Owen. Two sisters, Mrs. Wm. Taylor, Random Lake, Wis. and Mrs. Otto Sickmann (Seikman), Sheboygan, and a brother, Louis of Curtiss.

News of the death of Mrs. Fred Warncke saddened the hearts of many when it was learned that she had passed away of pleurisy, at her home three miles west of the village of Withee, after an illness of about a week. She was the daughter of Mrs. Fred Koplitz, Sr., and was 26 years, 3 months and 27 days of age. The passing of this good woman at this time is particularly sad, for the past ten weeks sickness has been in the home. First three of the children were taken ill with whooping cough, and after recovering from this disease, the home was quarantined with Scarlet fever, and following this Mrs. Warncke gave birth to a daughter twelve days before her death. She leaves to mourn, her husband and four children, an aged mother, three brothers, Fred, Henry and William, all of Withee, and three sisters, Mrs. Hugh Mongan and Mrs. Wm. Mongan, Oshkosh, and Mrs. George Douphner, Salt Lake City, all of who came to attend the funeral except Mrs. Douphner, who could not come at this time. Funeral services were conducted from the home, St. Katherine's Church of Owen, officiating with burial in Riverside Cemetery.

Miss Eleanor Warncke, daughter of Fred Warncke, Maplehurst, became the bride of Carl Riber, son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Riber, Green Grove, at a quiet home ceremony at the Riber home on March 30. Her attendant, Miss Myrtice Koplitz. The groom was attended by his brother, Elmer Riber. Mrs. Riber was graduated from the Withee high school in the class of 1929

Note: There were also Warnke (no “c”) and Warnecke families living in Clark Co during the same time period but unable to tie them into the preceding Warncke family.

1905 #141 Warner, Lavina Head W F 68 Widow Illinois Maine Farmer 0 O F F Mead, Byron Son in Law W M 34 M Wisconsin NY/Canada Farmer 9 Gertrude Daughter W F 34 M Wisconsin NY/Ill Harvey Grand Son W M 9 S Wisconsin NY/Ill Benson Grand Son W M 5 S Wisconsin NY/Ill Vida Grand Daughter W F 11 S Wisconsin NY/Ill

1905 #62 Warner, George Head W M 40 M Wisconsin NY/Ill Day Laborer 11 O F Jenny Wife W F 36 M Wisconsin New York House Keeper Kate Daughter W F 18 S Wisconsin Wisconsin Eva Daughter W F 16 S Wisconsin Wisconsin Gertie Daughter W F 14 S Wisconsin Wisconsin Cynthia Daughter W F 12 S Wisconsin Wisconsin Austin Son W M 10 S Wisconsin Wisconsin Alma Daughter W F 7 S Wisconsin Wisconsin

1880 sec 1,6, 8, no residences, sec 10 residence, sec 11 no residence, sec 12 residence,

1893 sec 15 residence plus special bldg M. B. Warner; 1906 sec 15 residence Warner

Mark B. Warner of Warner died Dec 6 1898, at his fine home, of complications following a recent attack of paralysis, and resulting in part of old age, at the age of 80 years. The once hale and hearty pioneer had been feeble for some years. He came to Clark Co in 1870, followed lumbering, and made money. With Mr. Blakeslee, Jones Tompkins, and that class of men, he represented the true pioneer type that is rapidly disappearing. He, for years, represented upon the Co Board the town that was named in his honor. He leaves a wife (Lavina), four sons, Leroy, David, George, Henry, and one daughter. Mrs. Gertrude Mead. The funeral was held at the Greenwood M.E. Church.

Mark B. Warner, for whom the town of Warner was named, and one of the pioneer lumbermen of Black River Valley, section 15, Warner Township, was born in Wyoming, Genesee Co, New York, August 6, 1819, the son of William H. and Abigal (Morey) Warner the former, a native of Connecticut, and a farmer by occupation, filled several county offices in his time, and was also a soldier in the war of 1812.

They were the parents of three children: Dr. Henry, who died at the age of fifty-nine years in Medina Co, Ohio, where he had practiced medicine for thirty-seven years, Mark B., the subject of this sketch, and Cynthia Deimock, who now resides in Medina Co, Ohio... He came to Black River Falls in 1855, and first worked in the woods two years, and then, in company with others, began business for himself, which he continued twenty-six years... A half-breed Indian, by the name of Joseph Eaton, worked for Mr. Warner four years, and the latter often took him on exploring expeditions to carry provisions, blankets, etc. Mr. Warner has killed more game than any other man, and always had venison for his men in camp... Mr. Warner settled on his present farm in the fall of 1871, which was then dense woods, with no roads from this place to Greenwood, except a tote road. He now owns a fine farm of 320 acres, 130 of which is cleared. Prior to purchasing this place, Mr. Warner owned an interest in 200 acres in township 29, range 2 west, this co, which he helped to improve. In addition to his general farming, he is successfully engaged in raising graded short-horn cattle, graded Morgan and Black Hawk horses, and Poland-China and Berkshire hogs... Mr. Warner was married in July 1856, to Levina Richardson, who was born near Dix, Illinois, the daughter of David Richardson. Of their six children, five still survive, namely: Leroy R., David, George, Gertrude and Henry. Leroy married Mary Hommel, lives in Greenwood and has two children: Bessie and Maud. David married Melissa Bowerman, lives on his father's farm, and has two children: Mark and Clement. George married Jeanie Austin, lives at Hemlock, and also has two children. History of Clark Jackson Counties, WI

Lovina Richardson was born in Jan. 1837 in Grandetur Village, Ill. In 1857 she was married at Black River Falls to Mr. Mark B. Warner. To them were born four sons and one daughter, Leroy of Castle Rock, Wash., David of Westoboro, Wis., George of Mabton, Wash., Henry of this city, and Mrs. Gertie Mead of Wenatchee. Mr. Warner died Dec 6 1898. Mrs. Warner remained on the old farm north of Greenwood the remaining twelve years of her lonely widowhood. Early in September last she went west, accompanied by Miss Bessie Warner (daughter of son LeRoy) of this city, to spend the remainder of her days with her only daughter, Mrs. Gertie Mead, of Wenatchee, Wash. Mrs. Warner passed away from earth, Nov. 6th, 1910. Her remains reached Greenwood accompanied by her son Leroy, of Castle Rock, Wash. Funeral services were held at the M.E. Church in Greenwood. Mrs. Mary Henshal, a sister, of Black River Falls, accompanied by her little grandson Cyrus were also present to pay their last respects.

May 15, 1905: Mesdames K. Anderson, Haglund, O. Varney, Warner and Arnold were entertained at Mrs. Lovina Warner’s Saturday afternoon. Greenwood Gleaner Hemlock news

LeRoy Ramsey Warner was born at Black River Falls, Wis., Sept. 22, 1859, and died at Owen Sept. 13, 1929 (Sept 12 per cemetery), at the age of 69 years, 11 months and 21 days. He was the oldest son of Lovina and Mark B. Warner. At an early age he came with his parents go Greenwood, returning to Black River Falls each fall to attend school. For several years he was manager of his father’s mercantile business in Greenwood, which was conducted on the site of the store now owned by Ben Picus. Later the family moved to their farm four miles north of Greenwood. In 1884 he married Mary Hommel. He went to Alaska with a company of Clark Co men during the gold rush of 1898.

Due to the hardships of the trip and an accident caused by his being caught under a falling tree, he returned with failing health, and he never fully recovered. He is survived by his wife and three children, Mrs. I. C. Hall of Terry, Mont., Mrs. Harvey Flatz and Don Warner, both of Greenwood. One son, Harold, died in 1918. He also leaves one sister, Mrs. Byron Meade of Wenatchee, Wash., and three brothers, David of Longview, Wash., George of Mabton, Wash., and Henry who resides in Greenwood. Funeral services were held from the H. L. Flatz home. The body was laid to rest in the Greenwood Cemetery. >Note>: Bryan Mead, born 1871, son of William & Mary Mead, married Gertrude Warner, born 1870. Bryan Mead on the 1900 Longwood census as residence #206

Mrs. Mary A. Warner of Greenwood passed away Aug. 19, at the hospital in Marshfield after an illness extending over about two years. She was 74 years of age. Mrs. Warner was born in West Salem and came to Neillsville when a young girl in the early sixties. Her maiden name was Mary Hommel (daughter of John and Mary nee Weber Hommel). She was married to Leroy Warner of the town of Warner about the year 1880, and has lived ever since in or near Greenwood. Mr. Warner died about four years ago. She leaves three children: Mrs. I. C. (Bessie) Hall of Terry, Mont.; Mrs. Harry (Maude a.k.a. Hazel) Flatz and Donald Warner of Greenwood. Another son died some years ago (Harold LeRoy b 7 April 1895, d 1 Jan 1918). The late J. W. Hommel of Neillsville was a brother. She leaves two brothers, son in Seattle and one in San Bernito, Texas. Mrs. V. C. Woelffer of Neillsville is a niece.

Harold Leroy Warner was the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Warner and was born in Greenwood April 7, 1895, and died Jan. 1, 1918, age twenty-two years, eight months and twenty-three days. Harold attended Greenwood High School until the latter part of his senior year, after which he attended Bushey Business College at Appleton, Wis., graduating July 29, 1915. He enlisted in Co. A 2nd Regiment, W.N.G., was mustered into the U.S. Service June 30, 1916, but was discharged in July on account of defective eye sight. In August of the same year he began work as bookkeeper for the Hamilton Mfg. Co. at Two Rivers, Wis., where he was taken ill in November and returned to Greenwood, where he has since remained, with the exception of about five months spent in Terry, Mont. He went to the Marshfield Hospital Dec. 14, 1917, where he died from the effects of an operation. The funeral was held from the Methodist Church with interment in the Greenwood Cemetery. He is survived by his parents, two sisters and one brother.

At the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Roos on Bad Route the evening of Feb. 10, 1917, in the presence of a small company of relatives and friends, Mr. I. C. Hall was married to Miss Bessie Warner. The ceremony was the single ring ceremony of the Methodist Church. Mr. Hall came to Montana in the spring of 1911, settling on land just west of the old Thurston ranch on Bad Route Creek. Miss Warner's popularity is beyond question in the Bad Route Co. Since the organization of the school district she has been the only teacher until the present time and the patrons of the school, to say nothing of the kids, regret that she has decided to take a school of one. The newly married couple went the same evening to the home of the groom. (Terry, Montana Paper) The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Mary (nee Hommel and LeRoy) Warner of our Greenwood, Clark Co.

Word was received here last week of the marriage of Miss Hazel Warner to Mr. Harvey Flatz, the wedding taking place at Terry, Montana, Dec. 29, 1916. Miss Warner is the daughter of Mrs. Mary (nee Hommel) Warner of Greenwood. She left Greenwood five years ago, going to Montana where she took up a homestead and has been teaching school. The groom is a prosperous young farmer of Terry and has a host of friends there. The young couple will reside on their farm near Terry.

Mrs. Hazel Maud Flatz, 83, a former Greenwood resident, died April 22, 1969, at a hospital in San Diego, Calif., where she was a patient since Jan. 1, 1969. Services were held at the Hill Funeral Home in Greenwood, and burial was made in the Greenwood Cemetery. The former Hazel Maud Warner was born (daughter of LeRoy and Mary nee Hommel Warner) Nov. 30, 1885, in Greenwood. She was married Dec. 29, 1916, at Terry, Mont., to Harvey Flatz, who preceded her in death May 7, 1958. Following their marriage the couple operated a ranch in Montana until 1926, when they came to Greenwood to operate a filling station. In 1941 they sold the business and purchased a resort on Bear Lake, near Loretta, Wis. Survivors include a son, Delmain, San Diego, Calif. and a brother, Don Warner, Greenwood. Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by a brother and a sister.

Lillian Warner, 77, Greenwood, died Jan. 13, 1985, at the Neillsville Hospital. Funeral services were held at Our Savior's Lutheran Church. Burial was in the Greenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers were grandchildren, Deck Warner, Donn Warner, Bill Warner, Mark Warner and Steve Moen. She was born Sept. 14, 1907 in Owen to Louis and Cecila (nee Sorenson) Jackson. She received her education in Longwood and Owen schools. On Sept. 23, 1926 she married Donald Warner (Donald David 1898-1972, son of LeRoy and Mary nee Hommel Warner) in Greenwood. They lived in the Greenwood area all their lives and the past year she resided at the Neillsville Home. She was past president of the Greenwood Band Mothers, a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church, served as church organist for 60 years, was a member of the Eastern Star and a past president of the ALCW, also past president of the Greenwood Legion Auxiliary. She is survived by one son, Dick Warner, Chetek two daughters, Mrs. Donald (Norma) Telford, Eau Claire, Mrs. Tom (Ann) Larson, San Antonio, Texas five brothers, Einar Jackson, Greenwood, Gordon Jackson, Clearwater, Fla., Lee Jackson, Spencer, Harold Jackson, Lewiston, Minn., Lawrence Jackson, Greenwood. She is preceded in death by her husband Donald on Aug. 26, 1972 her parents one son, Kenneth in 1942 and two brothers, Arnold and Norman.

Kenneth Allen Warner was born June 22, 1938, the son of Don and Lillian Warner. He is survived by his parents, two sisters, Norma and Ann Marie, and one brother, Harold, his grandmother, Mrs. Cilia Jackson, all of Greenwood. He was taken to Luther hospital at Eau Claire Saturday evening, where he passed away Wednesday morning, Feb. 14, 1940. Funeral services were conducted from the home of his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Flatz.

David Warner, born c1861, son of Mark B. and Louvina Warner, married Melissa Bowerman on 24 Jan 1886 in Clark Co. (marriages) Their son Clem, born 13 June 1887, died 19 Sept 1889. (Greenwood cemetery) >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 Bowerman, both natives of Canada...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, and has four children, Leland, Myrtle, Clinton and Irvin. 1891History Clark Jackson Co., WI

WARNER, George marriage 31 Dec 1884
Married, in Greenwood, Dec. 31, 1884, Mr. George Warner to Miss Jennie Austin. The ceremony which united the destinies of this happy couple was performed at the residence of the bride's father, W. G. Austin.

Word has been received her of the death of George Warner, third son of Mark and Louvina Warner, brother of Henry Warner and uncle of Mr. Harvey Flatz and Don Warner. He was married (31 Dec 1884) to Jenny Austin and has been living at Mabton, Hemlock vicinity in 1910. George has been in poor health for several years. Mr. Warner passed away Jan. 7, 1938 and was about 70 years of age.

Steven Laverne Arnold and Kathryn Warner were married at the home of bride's parents (George and Jenny nee Austin Warner) Feb. 10, 1906, in the presence of the relatives. They expect to make their home at Hemlock, Clark Co.

Henry Warner, born c1870, son of Mark B. and Louvia Warner, married Louisa Varney on 30 April 1899 in Clark Co. (marriages) Louisa Varney, daughter of Hiram and Cynthia nee Withee Varney. Note that Greenwood cemetery has a Henry “Hank” Warner who died 30 July 1944, no birth year. Some question as to whom his parents were.

Marjorie Warner Pederson died at Sacramento, Cal., March 29, 1936. Deceased is a daughter of Henry and Louisa A. (nee Varney) Warner and was born in Greenwood, Clark Co, Wis., July 3, 1903. She went west in 1919 and was united in marriage to Raymond Pederson in 1922. She is survived by her husband, one son, Howard, who is 13 years old, her mother and father, a sister, Alberta Warner Barnes residing at Death, Nevada. One sister, Doris Evelyn Warner Moorehead, died at Sacramento on March 4, 1930. Dropsy (see below) was the cause of death of each of these sisters. The funeral was held at Sacramento and the body was laid to rest beside that of her sister in the Masonic Lawn Cemetery. Her mother was with her all winter. She is a niece of C.A. Varney and a cousin of Mrs. H. L. Flatz, Mrs. Geo. Einfeldt and Don Warner of Greenwood. She will be remembered here by her many friends as Margie Warner.

>Dropsy> - A contraction for hydropsy. Edema, the presence of abnormally large amounts of fluid in intercellular tissue spaces or body cavities. Abdominal dropsy is ascites; brain dropsy is hydrocephalus; and chest dropsy is hydrothorax. Cardiac dropsy is a symptom of disease of the heart and arises from obstruction to the current of blood through the heart, lungs, or liver. Anasarca is general fluid accumulation throughout the body. Edema (swelling) often caused by kidney or heart disease.

John Marvin Warner died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Joseph L. Decker, on Jan. 30, 1930. He was born in Juneau Co., Wis., and had reached the age of 59 years, 1 month and 28 days. Several months ago he fell and broke his leg, and was taken to the hospital at Chippewa Falls, where he spent nine weeks, and three weeks ago was brought to the home (Thorp) of this daughter where death resulted from the effects of the fractured leg. Deceased was united in marriage to Lena Nelson in 1894. To this union five children were born, John Western, Melcher and Kathryn, all deceased, and Rachael (Mrs. Decker) and Ruby (Mrs. A. Huls), of Thorp; he also leaves to mourn one sister, Mrs. M. Story of Eidsvold, and one stepson, E. S. Nelson, of Jump River. The funeral took place on from the M. E. Church, interment following in the cemetery at Eidsvold.

No Eidsvold cemetery info as to parentage, but think this John Warner was of the Sylvanus and Phebe nee Warden Warner family. Also, this family not on the Warner township census records.

1880 sec 3-4, 7-11, 13-14, 17-18, 21-24, 26-28, 33, 35 no residences CCW (C.C. Washburn)

Cadwallader Colden Washburn (April 22, 1818–May 15, 1882) who was often called C. C. Washburn. He was the presiding governor of Wisconsin with his term beginning in 1872 and ending in 1874. One of seven sons of an illustrious family, he was born in Livermore, Androscoggin County, Maine... Cadwallader Washburn was not only a successful politician and soldier, but he was an accomplished American businessman as well. He owned extensive timberlands in Clark Co, Wisconsin and established mills in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He began his mills by leasing the power rights to the water flowing over St. Anthony Falls through the Minneapolis Milling Company in 1856. In 1866, he erected his own "B" Mill, which was considered risky because it was thought to be too large to be profitable. It was a huge success and in 1874, Cadwallader built an even larger Washburn "A" Mill that exploded in 1878 and was never rebuilt. Eventually, Washburn formed a partnership with John Crosby to establish the milling company that is today known as "General Mills". Not a miller by trade and never a resident of Minneapolis, he is nevertheless celebrated there as a major force in making that city a "Flour-Milling Capital of the World". Washburn township history

May 1883: A May 14^th dispatch, from La Crosse says the decision of Judge Newman, in the widely published C. C. Washburn will of estate, was announced in the Circuit Court on that day. The decision deals straight with the points at issue.

The case was argued in that city before Judge Newman on May 3 with Judge W. P. Lynde and H. M. Finch, of Milwaukee, representing the executors, C. W. Bunn of Cameron, Losey & Bunn, of La Crosse, appeared for the guardian of Mrs. Washburn... The estate of the late Gov. Washburn, after paying all debts, will net fully $2,000,000. One-third of this amount, $600,000, if Judges Newman and Ueland’s decisions stand, will go to the widow, leaving $1,000,000 with which to pay bequests and provide for residuary for the legatees. The bequests in La Crosse and Minneapolis aggregate $425,000. The remaining legacies will not exceed $100,000. This leaves to be divided among the residuary legatees $808.333.33, a splendid fortune to be distributed, as the will directs to the Washburn blood relations. Inquiring friends of the late Governor Washburn, residing in La Crosse, Minneapolis and elsewhere, will be gratified to learn that the bequests of the deceased will be carried out as he directed. The decisions of Wisconsin and Minnesota will not prevent the executors in complying with the provisions of the will, nor embarrass them in administering their trust. (C. C. Washburn was an early lumber baron within Clark County and other areas of Wisconsin, later becoming Governor of Wisconsin. The Town of Washburn was named after him. He also founded flour mills in Minneapolis. D.Z.)

1905 #25 Watson, Ebenzer Head W M 60 M Indiana Scotland/ Kentucky Farmer 12 O M F Helen Wife W F 40 M Ohio Pennsylvania House Keeper Lillian Daughter W F 20 M Minnesota Ind/Ohio Domestic Nellie Daughter W F 18 S Minnesota Ind/Ohio Morris Son W M 17 S Minnesota Ind/Ohio Farm Laborer Florence Daughter W F 14 S Minnesota Ind/Ohio Alvie Son W M 10 S Minnesota Ind/Ohio Callie Daughter W F 7 S Wisconsin Ind/Ohio

On Dec. 28, 1909, Maurice Watson of Red Wood Falls, formerly of Greenwood, received a gunshot wound, the effects of which caused his death on Jan. 4, 1910. The particulars of the case, so far as we have been able to learn, are that Maurice and a companion had been somewhere with a load of hay and were returning home with the empty wagon when a flock of prairie chickens flew by. The boys had a double-barrel shotgun with them, and Watson's companion fired at the chickens. The shot frightened the team, which young Watson was driving, and they gave a startled jump forward. This unexpected movement threw Watson’s companion over the rack into the wheel, the gun striking on the rack and in some manner discharging the other barrel, the full contents of which took Marice square in the back, just under the left shoulder blade, penetrating the top of the left lung. Medical assistance was called at once and it was thought the young man would recover, as his father, Ed (Ebenezer) Watson, of this city, received word on Monday that he was much better, and when word came Tuesday that his boy was dead, the shock was not only a severe one to the father and sister here, but to his many friends as well. Maurice Watson was born in Red Wood Falls about twenty years (about 22 years per census) ago and came to Greenwood with his parents about twelve years ago. He was a student of the High School here. For the past three or four years he had spent a good share of his time in the west and at his native town. He spent the summer here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed 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 (Callie born 27 Feb 1898 in Clark Co.) of this city and Nellie, Lillian and Mrs. Earl (Mollisa) Converse (Earl and Mollisa and daughter Helen Converse also on Warner 1905 census, residence #26, next to the Watson residence #25 of same census.) of Bristol, S.D. (whom Mrs. Watson and daughter Calla went to visit only a couple of weeks ago), and one brother, Alvie. So far we have been unable to get the very much desired information as to whether the remains will be brought here for burial, or when the services were to be held, whether in Red Wood Falls or this city. (Not buried Clark Co. Evidently the family moved soon after as no more info on this family.)

1905 #129 Webster, Rodney Head W M 53 Widower Vermont New Hampshire Day Laborer 10 O M H Cora Daughter W F 12 S Wisconsin Vermont Fred Son W M 10 S Wisconsin Vermont Ray Son W M 6 S Wisconsin Vermont Langley, Hattie House Keeper W F 66 W Indiana Indiana Mattie Ward W F 17 S Wisconsin Indiana Hazel Ward W F 12 S Wisconsin Indiana Velma Ward W F 9 S Wisconsin Indiana

Mrs. Rodney Webster died at her home north of town Feb 11 of pneumonia. The funeral was held at the M. E. church. Interment took place in the Greenwood cemetery. Further mention will be found in the Hemlock correspondence. (No further mention found)

Greenwood Cemetery: Rodney D. Webster died 23 May 1930 no birth date listed, born C1852 per census. Son Fred W. Webster 1895-31 Aug 1979 ashes from CA. His wife Nora Davis Webster 1900 – 9 July 1975 ashes from CA

1895 census, head of family: Fred Wehrman (index) Ferd Wehoman (census) 2 male, 4 female

1905 #121 Wehrman, Fred Head W M 67 M Germany Germany Farmer 10 O M F Mary Wife W F 57 M Wisconsin Germany House Keeper Fred Son W M 32 S Wisconsin Germany Farmer 9 O M F Otto Son W M 18 S Wisconsin Germany Farm Laborer Mary daughter W F 15 S Wisconsin Germany

Mary Wolhaupt Wehrman was born in Sheboygan Co June 22 1849, being a little over 60 years of age at the time of her death, July 4th. She was one of a family of five children, two boys and three girls, all of who survive her.

She was married in the latter 70's (married 4 May 1879 as 2^nd wife, first wife was Caroline Kuester, married 3 April 1869)) to Fred Wehrman (3 July 1838-18 Sept 1913, parents Johann & Katherine Stock Wehrman), of Sheboygan Co. They were blessed with six children, Fred Wehrman (11 April 1873- 19 Nov 1948), Mrs. Edwin (Anna 1893-1912) Buker, Mrs. Val (Bertha 1881-1901) Volk, Caroline, Otto (1 Sept 1886 – 8 Dec 1964) and Mary (1880-1967) the latter three living at the old home on the West Side. One boy, Simon, next younger than Mrs. Buker, died while a child (in Sheboygan Co.?). Mr. and Mrs. Wehrman moved from Sheboygan Co to Clark Co over thirty years ago and made a home for themselves on the West Side. The funeral was held in the German Reformed Church. The remains were laid to rest in the cemetery at the church. Mrs. Doll of Sheboygan, sister of deceased, Mrs. Fred Gosse and Mrs. Wm. Gosse of Sheboygan, and Henry Wolhaupt, brother of deceased, and his daughter of Antigo attended the funeral.

“...At the corner of Park Lane and Maple Center Rd. (Beaver township sec 28) had been the old school that my father went to. The one we went to was on Maple Center, but a half mile west. Just north of the school lived the Wehrmanns. I didn't know them, but heard much of them as a child, especially Mrs. Wehrmann, who seemed to like the latest gadgets. She was the first to have "Licorice" lights. She drove a Model T with pedals to change gears. She evidently had trouble with that and got a new Buick with hand shift. They parked it in the barn. One day she drove in one side and out the other. There was quite a drop going out. Miraculously, the car landed on it's wheels and she was unhurt, but badly frightened. She later confided to someone that her fright had caused a physical reaction at both ends. Stories of that were passed around the neighborhood with probable embellishments and delight....” c1914 - 1920 memories of Robert C. Klein

Funeral services were held at Grace Methodist Church for Fred Wehrman, 74, who died at Nov 19 1948 at his home 8 miles northeast of Greenwood. He had been ill since 1940.

Interment was made in the Greenwood Cemetery. Mr. Wehrman was born in Sheboygan, April 11 1873 (Greenwood Cemetery = 1872) and came to Greenwood with his parents (Fred & Caroline Kuester Wehrman) when he was six years old, settling on the West Side. Since 1908 he had been farming on his present farm in the Town of Beaver. He was a member of the School Board of that township for 18 years. Surviving besides his wife (married 1907 Alvina Rossow Brandt Wehrman 17 July 1881 – 6 July 1963) are three sons, Clarence (1908-1966), Lanson; Arthur (3 Mar 1911 – 29 Aug 1954), Loyal and Ed, Merton two stepchildren, Oscar Brandt, Greenwood, and Mrs. Helen Wendlant, Northfield, Minn. a brother, Otto Wehrman (1 Sept 1886 – 8 Dec 1964), Greenwood and three sisters, Mrs. Caroline Volk, Mrs. Bertha Volk and Mrs. Mary Abel, all of Greenwood. Another sister, Mrs. Anna Buker of Greenwood, preceded him in death.

Services were held at St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Menomonee Falls for Clarence Wehrman, 57, a former Greenwood resident, who died March 26, 1966 at Menomonee Falls. Mr. Wehrman was born Oct. 20, 1908, in the Town of Beaver, Clark Co,. His marriage to Esther Siemers took place in 1934 in Flasher, N.D. After their marriage the couple moved to Menomonee Falls.

In addition to his wife, survivors are two sons, Eugene, Germantown and David, at home a brother, Oscar Brandt, Greenwood a sister, Mrs. Helen Wendtland, Colorado Springs, Colo. Two brothers preceded him in death.

In the rectory of St. Mary’s Catholic Church at Greenwood Edward O. Wehrman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred C. Wehrman, Greenwood, claimed as his bride, Anna Barbara Valicevac, Greenwood, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Messa, Chicago, Ill. Attendants were the bride’s sister and brother, Mildred and Frank Messa, Chicago. That evening a dance was given at the Beaver Town Hall. After a brief honeymoon, the couple are now at home on route 1 near Greenwood. They are residing with the groom’s parents. Mrs. Wehrman was graduated from the Harrison High School in Chicago and had been employed at the Greenwood Locker plant.

Anna Wehrman was born September 23, 1873, in Sheboygan Co, the second child of Mr. and Mrs. Fred (mother Caroline Kuester) Wehrman. 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 14th, 1894 she was married to Edward Buker. Mrs. Buker passed away at her home in this city May 22, 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 sister - 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.

Last week this column of the Gleaner contained a write-up of the 25th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Wehrman, this week we are sorry to report the sudden death of Mrs. Wehrman, who died at her home three miles northwest of Greenwood early Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Wehrman and son had been guests at the Alfred Schwarze home Sunday afternoon and after supper had started walking to their farm, a distance of a mile. As they wished to get the farm chores done early that evening Mrs. Wehrman urged Mr. Wehrman and her son to walk on ahead. After he had completed his work Mr. Wehrman noticed that Mrs. Wehrman had not returned. He started toward the Schwarze farm and found his wife lying unconscious on the road, as the result of a stroke. A doctor was called but she died shortly after his arrival, without having regained consciousness. Mrs. Wehrman, nee Elizabeth Zell, was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, June 25, 1891 (parents = Fred. & Louise Wolfaught Zell). Her marriage to Otto Henry Conrad Wehrman (1 Sept 1886 – 8 Dec 1964) took place February 16, 1910, at the present farm home. She is survived by her husband and ten children, Alma and Ida of Milwaukee, Henry (Heinrich Rudolph 5 Mar 1912-18 May 1977), Alvin Otto (3 Feb 1915-26 Sept 1997), Albert (1916-1996), Leo (1919-1977), Marion, Arnold, Gladys and Virginia at home. She also leaves two brothers, Wm. Zell of the Town of Warner and one brother who lives out west. Funeral services were held from the home and from the West Side Immanuel Reformed church. Burial took place in the West Side cemetery.

WEHRMAN, Henry (5 Mar 1912 – 18 May 1977)
Funeral services for Henry Wehrman, 65, of Rib Lake, who passed away May 18, 1977, of an apparent heart attack in his car, were conducted at Rinka Funeral Home, Greenwood, Rev. of Zion United Church of Christ officiated. Burial was made in the West Side Cemetery. Henry Wehrman was born to Otto and Elizabeth Zell Wehrman at Greenwood, on March, 5, 1912 and received his education at Decker School. He worked for various farmers in the Greenwood area before moving to Milwaukee, where he also worked on various farms for at least 20 years. He retired in 1974 and moved to Rib Lake, where he had been living. He was never married. Surviving him are four brothers, Alvin of Greenwood, Albert of Loyal, Leo of Milwaukee, and Arnold of Milwaukee and four sisters, Mrs. Charles (Mary) Klug of Chicago, Miss Ada Wehrman of Milwaukee, Mrs. Louis (Gladys) Tatalovich of New Berlin, and Mrs. Gordon (Virginia) Gjehrt of Rib Lake. He was preceded in death by one sister, Marion.

WEHRMAN, Leo (27 April 1919 – 6 Sept 1977)
Leo E. Wehrman, 58, passed away Sept. 6, 1977 at Veteran's Hospital, Wood Co, Wisconsin. He was born in Greenwood, Clark Co April 27, 1919 to Otto and Elizabeth (Zell) Wehrman. He was a veteran of World War II. He is survived by three brothers, Alvin of Greenwood, Albert of Loyal, and Arno of West Allis, and four sisters, Mrs. Charles (Mary) Klug, Chicago, Miss Ida Wehrman, Milwaukee, Mrs. Louis (Gladys) Tatalovich of New Berlin and Mrs. Gordon (Virginia) Gehrt of Rib Lake. He was predeceased by a brother and a sister. Funeral services and interment was from the V.A.C. Chapel, Wood Co., Wisconsin.

Albert Irwin Wehrman, 80, Loyal, Clark Co, died Dec. 8, 1996, at Marshfield Nursing Rehabilitation Center. Memorial services at Immanuel United Church of Christ in Greenwood. Survivors include his wife, Agnes, of Loyal five daughters, Bernie (Jim) Treichel, Oregon City, Wis. Betty (Tom) Comstock, St. Charles, Ill. Judy (Russ) Haslow, Loyal; Sherri (David) Stebbins, Waldorf, Md. and Bonnie (Ray) Weyer, Loyal; two brothers, Alvin Wehrman, Greenwood, and Arno (Jane) Wehrman, Milwaukee and three sisters, May Klug, Chicago, Gladys Tatalovich, New Berlin, and Virginia Gehrt, Rib Lake.

WEHRMAN, Bertha marriage 21 Nov 1906
The home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred (Mary Wolhaupt) Wehrman of the West Side was the scene of a happy occasion Nov. 21, 1906, when their daughter Bertha was united in marriage to Valentine Volk. The groom's brother, William, was groomsman and Caroline Wehrman, sister of the bride, was bridesmaid. Those from out of town were Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wolhaupt and three children of Antigo, uncle and aunt of the bride; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gosse of Cleveland, cousins of the bride and Mesdames Herman Kleemen and Nels Anderson of Warrens, Minn., also the bride's cousins. Mrs. Anderson was accompanied by her two children. The groom is associated with his brother Jacob Volk in the merchant tailoring business and is prominent in musical and band circles and has a host of friends. Mr. and Mrs. Volk will be at home for the present in a part of the Ed Buker place, where they will do light housekeeping.

Volk, Bertha Lydia nee WEHRMAN (8 Sept 1881 – 19 Oct 1961)
Mrs. Bertha Volk, 80, a lifelong resident of Greenwood, died Oct. 19, 1961, enroute to St. Joseph's Hospital from Rib Lake, where she had been visiting her niece, Mrs. Gordon Gehrt. Funeral services were held at Zion United Church of Christ, and burial will be made in the Greenwood Cemetery. The former Bertha Lydia Wehrman was born Sept. 8, 1881, in Greenwood. She was married on Nov. 21, 1906 to Val Volk, who preceded her in death in 1937. For the past two years she has been a resident of the Clark Co Home for the aged in Greenwood. She is survived by a brother, Otto Wehrman, Loyal and a sister, Mrs. G (Mary) Abel, Greenwood. She was preceded in death by a brother, Fred Wehrman and two sisters, Mrs. Caroline Volk and Mrs. Anna Buker.

A pretty home wedding was solemnized at the home of the bride’s sister, Mrs. Ed Buker. The contracting parties were Miss Caroline Wehrman and Mr. William Volk. The bridesmaid was Miss Mary Wehrman, and the best man was Arthur Buker. The groom is of German parentage, having come to this country about 13 years ago from Germany. Since his arrival here he has been constantly employed in the tailor shop of J. Volk and Brother.

Mrs. Caroline Volk, 66, a resident of Greenwood all her life, died at St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield Oct. 23, 1950 following a lingering illness. She had been a patient there since Sept. 21. The funeral was held in Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church, and burial was made in the Greenwood Cemetery. Mrs. Volk, nee Werhrman, was born Sept. 10, 1884 in Greenwood. She married William Volk, who preceded her in death in 1932. Mrs. Volk was a member of the Zion Evangelical and reformed Church and served as vice-president of the Ladies Aid Society of the church. She was also a member of the Greenwood Order of the Eastern Star. Survivors include a niece, Virginia Werhrman (daughter of Otto and Eliz Zell Wehrman), who made her home with Mrs. Volk, a brother, Otto Werhrman, and two sisters, Mrs. Bertha Volk, and Mrs. Gust (Mary) Abel, all of Greenwood. A brother, Fred, and a sister, Mrs. Anna Buker, preceded her in death.

Mrs. Abel, 77, a lifelong resident of Greenwood, 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 January 17, 1880. She was baptized and Confirmed in the West Side Immanuel Church. On June 22, 1911 she was united in marriage with Gustav Abel in this same church, their's being the first marriage in the then new, present church 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 Abel, Greenwood. The couple made their home on a farm 4 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 and the 3 daughters. Her parents, 3 sisters and 2 brothers preceded her in death.

1895 census, head of family: Wm Wehrman (index) Wm Wehoman (census) 2 male, 2 female

1905< #49 Wehrman, William Head W M 48 M Germany Germany Farmer 12 O M F Henrietta Wife W F 38 M Germany Germany House Keeper Pauline Daughter W F 13 S Germany Germany William Son W M 11 S Wisconsin Germany Gustave Son W M 10 S Wisconsin Germany Arthur Son W M 8 S Wisconsin Germany Oscar Son W M 6 S Wisconsin Germany Simmon Son W M 5 S Wisconsin Germany Theodore Son W M 4 S Wisconsin Germany Emma Daughter W F 1 S Wisconsin Germany

1893 sec 33 no residence W. Weherman; 1906 sec 33 no residence W. Wehrman

Wm. Wehrmann, son of Wm. And Katherine (Stock) Wehrmann, was born in Hohenhausen, Lippe, Germany, on Feb 3 1857. He received his early education in Germany and there became a member of the Reformed Church by confirmation. In the year 1879 he migrated to America and settled in the Town of Hermann, Sheboygan Co, Wis. A year later he came to Clark Co. After working at various places he purchased a farm and that has been his occupation ever since. In 1893 he returned to Germany and upon his return to America in the same year he was united in marriage to Heriette Klemme. Two children, Arthur Edward (9 Jan 1897 – 2 June 1908) and Martha Alma (12 Feb 1911 – 23 Mar 1921) preceded him in death, dying in early youth. Besides his wife he leaves to mourn Mrs. Pauline Schmidt, Evanston, Ill.; Wm. (16 Aug 1894 – 19 Oct 1981) of Loyal, Wis.; Gustave (1895-1960) of Park Falls, Wis. Oscar (9 July 1898 – 26 Nov 1989), Simon C. (26 Feb 1900 – 26 Jan 1981) and Walter of Greenwood; Mrs. Minnie Karnitz, Neillsville, Wis.; Mrs. Elsie Ampe, Greenwood, Wis. He also leaves to mourn a brother in Germany. In the year 1917 he was stricken with blindness, caused by cataracts forming over his eyes. After spending much of his time in the hospital and undergoing two major operations that for a short time proved successful, he returned to his farm where he as lived ever since. In March of this year, the disease from which he had been suffering for some time became so pronounced that he was confined to his bed and has been there ever since. Aug. 8, 1930 he was called to his eternal rest. He reached the age of 73 years, 6 months and 8 days. Funeral services were held from Immanuel Reformed Church. The body was laid to rest in the West Side Cemetery.

Injuries suffered in an automobile collision at Wolters’ Corners, 3 miles west of Longwood, resulted in the death of Mrs. William Wehrman, 77, at the scene of the accident Saturday afternoon (Dec 30, 1944). Mrs. Wehrman, a resident of Greenwood, was on her way to Barron with her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Simon Wehrman, when the car driven by her son collided with another occupied by Elmer Stafford and his son, Lyle, of Owen. The Stafford car struck the front of the Wehrman vehicle and pushed it against a vacant store building which obscures visibility at he intersection of County Trunks N and O., where the crash occurred. A cheese factory at the same intersection also obscures the view from one direction. The Wehrmans were driving north and the Staffords west at the time of the accident. Mrs. Wehrman, who was riding in the rear seat of the car, spoke after the mishap, but died about 2:30 p.m., shortly after the crash.

It was not immediately determined whether her death was caused by a head injury or whether shock was the principal contributing factor. The case was investigated by the Clark Co traffic police department. Tentative arrangements have been made to conduct funeral services at the Wehrman home and at the West Side Reformed Church but word from a son, Walter, in Montana, is awaited before this arrangement can be made final. Burial will take place in the West Side Cemetery. Mrs. Wehrman was born Henrietta Klemme, in Hohenheusen, German, and came to the United States in 1893. She was married during the same year to William Wehrman and had lived on the Wehrman farm here since that time. She is survived by six sons and four daughters; William (16 Aug 1894 – 19 Oct 1981), Beaver Township; Gustave S. (1895-1960), Park Falls; Oscar (9 July 1898 – 26 Nov 1989) at home; Simon C. (26 Feb 1900 – 26 Jan 1981), Greenwood; Theodore, Kohler, Montana; Pauline, Milwaukee; Mrs. Ted (Emma) Hium, Warner Township; Mrs. Ed (Minnie) Karntiz, Barron; and Mrs. Alphonse (Elsie) Ampe, Cadott. Mr. Wehrman died in 1931 (s/b 1930), a daughter, Martha, died in 1921 (Martha Alma 12 Feb 1911-23 Mar 1921), and a son, Arthur, died in 1908 (Aurthur Edward 9 Jan 1897-2 June 1908).

Miss Pauline Wehrman of the town of Warner, Clark Co, Wis., and Arnold Schmidt of the town of Beaver were united in marriage at the home of the groom. The bride was attended by Miss Amelia Bluemke of the town of Sherman and Miss Flora Deringer, and the groom by Albert Schmidt and William Wehrman. The young couple will reside on the farm of the groom's mother, which they will in the future manage.

Arno William Schmidt died Dec. 20th, 1918 at his home in Beaver after a short illness of influenza-pneumonia at the age of 33 years, 2 months and 24 days. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Gottfried Schmidt, was born in the town of Beaver Sept. 26th, 1885. In May 1910 he was married to Miss Pauline Wehrman. He leaves to mourn his loss, a wife, two children, a boy and a girl, mother, Mrs. Johanna Schmidt of Loyal, three sisters, Mrs. Emma Gloff of Marshfield, Mrs. Dora Jahnke of Granton and Agnes at home at Loyal, three brothers, Ernest, in France, William, of Bagbay, Mich., and Albert of Beaver. He was preceded in death by a father and seven brothers and sister. The deceased was a member of the Loyal Lutheran Church. The funeral services were held at the home. Interment was in the Union Cemetery.

Bellamay, Pauline nee WEHRMAN (9 April 1892 – 22 Feb 1978)
Mrs. Pauline Wehrman Bellany, 85, formerly of Greenwood-Loyal, Clark Co area, passed away Feb. 22, 1978 in Charlotte, N.C., where she has been making her home.

Graveside services were held at Evergreen Cemetery, the pastor of St. Luke's Lutheran Church, officiating. Born April 9, 1892 in Germany, she was the daughter of the late William and Henrietta (nee Klemme) Wehrman. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Irene Gardner and Mrs. Arleen Ryberg of Charlotte, N.C. one son, Ervin Schmidt of Loyal; one sister, Mrs. Emma Hium, Greenwood three brothers, William Wehrman of Loyal and Oscar and Simon Wehrman, both of Greenwood.

Gus Wehrman, 64, Park Falls, a former Greenwood man, died in the Veteran's Hospital at Iron Mountain, Mich., following a long illness. Funeral services were conducted at Park Falls. Mr. Wehrman was born in the town of Warner and moved to Park Falls as a young man. He was the son of Frederich Wilhelm August and Henriette Klemme Wehrman.

Survivors include his wife, the former Bernice Smith, and three sons, Curtis, Milwaukee: and Lawrence and Norman, Park Falls. Also surviving are five brothers.

Mr. Wehrman, 87 of 203 E. Mill, Loyal, died Oct 19 1981 at Memorial Hospital, Neillsville. Funeral service Oct 23 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Loyal. Interment in the Loyal Lutheran Cemetery. Full Military rites were conducted by the Loyal American Legion. William Wehrman was born on Aug 16 1894 in Greenwood to the late William and Henrietta (nee Klemme) Wehrman. He received his education at Decker School. He was married to Martha Lemke (19 Aug 1901 – 15 Feb 1984) on April 15 1921 at Loyal. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 1971 and their 60th anniversary in 1981. He farmed in the Town of Beaver for 36 years, then moved to Loyal in 1958. He was a World War I Veteran and a member of the Loyal American Legion Post for 62 years. He is survived by his wife eight sons, Donald of Bolingbrook, Ill., Herbert W. (7 Mar 1923 – 9 May 2006) of Withee, Ray of Oshkosh, Allen of Loyal, Wilfred of Loyal, Dale of Milwaukee, Victor of Memphis, Tenn., and Harvey of Houston, Texas three daughters, Mrs. Louie (Agnes) LaBarge of Arpin, Mrs. Elaine Gabrovic of Conrath and Mrs. Gerald (Alice) Kobiske of Loyal one brother, Oscar (9 July 1898 – 26 Nov 1989) of Greenwood. Preceding him in death was one daughter, Dolores, five sisters and five brothers.

WEHRMAN, Martha nee Lemke (19 Aug 1901 - 15 Feb 1984)
Mrs. Martha Wehrman, 82, of 203 E. Mill, Loyal, Clark Co, died in the emergency room at at St. Joseph's Hospital on Feb. 15, 1984. Funeral services were at Trinity Lutheran Church, Loyal, burial was in the Lutheran Cemetery, with grandsons, Ardel Wehrman, Gary Wehrman, Richard Wehrman, Joe LaBarge, Norman Gabrovic and Lenny Wehrman serving as pallbearers. Martha Lemke was born to John and Louise (nee Grauman) Lemke on Aug. 19, 1901, in the Town of Sherman. She was educated at Callen School. On April 15, 1921, she was married at Loyal to William Wehrman. After their marriage, they farmed in the Loyal and Town of Beaver area. They celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1971 and their 60th anniversary in 1981. Surviving are her three daughters, Mrs. Louis (Agnes) LaBarge, Arpin, Mrs. John (Elaine) Gabrovic of Conrath and Mrs. Gerald (Alice) Kobiske of Loyal eight sons, Donald of Boling Brook, Ill. Herbert of Withee, Raymond of Oshkosh, Allan of Loyal, Wilfred of Loyal, Dale of Milwaukee, Victor of Memphis, Tenn and Harvey of Houston, Texas. Preceding her in death were her husband in 1981 her parents, one daughter, Delores; three brothers and one sister.

Herbert W. Wehrman, 83, Withee, died May 12, 2006, at the Clark Co Health Care Center, Owen. Funeral services were held at Saint John’s Lutheran, Withee. Burial was in the Loyal Lutheran Cemetery. Herbert W. Wehrman was born March 7, 1923, in Loyal, to William and Martha (nee Lemke) Wehrman. He married Cecelia Gabrovic on July 19, 1947, in Loyal. She died on Oct. 6, 1990.

He drove truck for many years for various companies the last being Foremost Foods, Owen, from 1964 to his retirement in 1984. Survivors include his children, James (Mary) Wehrman, Pearland, Texas, Nancy (Craig) Tuchalski, Greenwood, Gary (Kay) Wehrman, Withee, and Thelma Mertens, Marshfield; sisters, Agnes LaBarge, Aprin, Alice (Gerald) Kobiske, Loyal, Elaine Gabrovic, Conrath; brothers, Victor (Mary) Wehrman, Tennessee, Wilfred (Beverly) Wehrman, Loyal, and Dale (Joan) Wehrman, Greenfield.

WEHRMAN, Roger Allen (24 Aug 1949 – 24 Aug 1949)
The body of Roger Allen Wehrman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Wehrman, who died four hour after birth at St. Joseph's Hospital Aug. 24, 1949, will be committed for burial in the Lutheran Cemetery in Loyal. He is survived by a brother and his parents who live 3 miles west of Greenwood.

WEHRMAN, Raymond (18 April 1924 – 28 May 1991)
Raymond Wehrman, 67, Fisk, died May 28, 1991 at his home. Funeral services were held in the Poklasy Funeral Home. Burial was in the Liberty Prairie Cemetery, Pickett. Raymond Wehrman was born April 18, 1924, in Loyal, to William and Martha (nee Lemke) Wehrman. He served in the military as a medic from 1948 - 1949. He married Charlotte Beier in Ripon June 13, 1949. He farmed in the Ripon area for several years after which he was owner/operator of the Wehrman's Grocery Store and Bar in Fisk. Survivors include his wife one son, Richard Wehrman, Oshkosh one daughter, Roxanne Robl, Oshkosh seven brothers, Donald Wehrman, Boling Brook, Ill. Herbert Wehrman, Withee; Allen Wehrman and Wilfred Wehrman, both of Loyal; Dale Wehrman, Milwaukee; Victor Wehrman, Memphis, Tenn. and Harvey Wehrman, Houston, Texas; three sister, Mrs. Louis (Agnes) LaBarge, Arpin; Mrs. Elaine Gabrovic, Conrath and Mrs. Gerald (Alice) Kobiske, Loyal and five grandchildren, Mickie and Missy Robl, and Jess, Brett and Allison Wehrman. He is preceded in death by his parents and one sister.

Wilfred "Willie" Wilbur Wehrman, 74, of Loyal died Oct. 24, 2006, at his home. Services were at Trinity Lutheran Church in Loyal with burial in the Loyal Cemetery. He was born May 7, 1932, in the town of Beaver to William and Martha (Lemke) Wehrman. Willie served during the Korean conflict from Dec. 12, 1952, until his honorable discharge on Dec. 11, 1954. He married Beverly Swim in 1953 and they later divorced. He married Marcella Castner in Neillsville on Oct. 7, 1960. She preceded him in death on Nov. 26, 1988. He then married Beverly (nee Ampe Stabnow) Thorson at Trinity Lutheran Church on April 30, 1994. He retired from Colby Packaging and Northside Elevator in 1997. Survivors include his wife, Beverly of Loyal; seven children, Janet (Frank) Zingen, Homer Glen, Ill., Charlotte Hoops, Rockford, Ill., Leonard (Rhonda) Wehrman, Loyal, Mary (Doug) Wahl, Madison, Susan (Timothy) Strebe, Marshfield, Tom (Sharlene) Wehrman, Spencer, Steve (Kris) Wehrman, Chili; five stepchildren, Debbie nee Stabnow (Mark) Gungor, Stevens Point, Randy (Lynn) Stabnow, Greenwood, Galen Thorson (Avis Miles) Arcadia, Valeria (nee Thorson) Lake, West Allis, Mark (Yvette) Thorson, Stanley; two brothers, Victor (Mary) Wehrman, Jamestown, Tenn., and Dale (Joan) Wehrman, Greenfield; and three sisters, Alice (Gerald) Kobiske, Loyal, Agnes LaBarge, Arpin, and Elaine Gabrovic, Conrath.

June Theresa Zurkowski, 40, of Spencer died March 24, 2006. Services were at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Loyal with burial in the Loyal Lutheran Cemetery. She was born June 4, 1965, in Marshfield, to Wilfred and Marcella (Castner) Wehrman. She did elderly care and then worked in housekeeping at Saint Joseph's Hospital from September 1991 until the time of her death. She married Patrick J. Zurkowski on Sept. 22, 2002, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Loyal. She is survived by her father, Wilfred Wehrman, Loyal; her brothers and sisters, Janet (Frank) Zingen, Homer Glen, Ill., Charlotte Hoops, Rockford, Ill., Leonard (Ronda) Wehrman, Loyal, Mary (Doug) Wahl, Madison, Susan (Timothy) Strebe, Marshfield, Tom (Sharlene) Wehrman, Spencer, and Steve (Kris) Wehrman, Chili.

Oscar Wehrman, 91, Greenwood, died Nov. 26, 1989 at Neillsville Memorial Home. Funeral services were held Nov 28 1989 at Immanuel United Church of Christ, Greenwood. Burial was made in Westside Cemetery. Oscar Wehrman was born July 9, 1898 in the town of Warner to Friedrich Wilhelm and Henriette (Klimme) Wehrman. He received his education through the eighth grade at Decker School. He farmed for many years in the town of Warner and then worked for the City of Greenwood and Schiller and Hill Funeral Home. He was never married. Preceding him in death were his parents and 12 brothers and sisters.

WEHRMAN, Simon C. (25 Feb 1900 – 26 Jan 1981)
Simon C. Wehrman, 80, of 106 W. Division St., Greenwood, died Jan 26 1981, at St. Joseph's Hospital. Services held Jan. 29, at Rinka Funeral Home, Greenwood and burial was in the Greenwood Cemetery. Simon Wehrman was born to William and Henrietta (Klimme) Wehrman on Feb. 25, 1900 in the Town of Warner and received his education at Decker School. He married Rugene Syth on Sept 17 1937 in the Town of Warner. He worked as a farmer and carpenter, then worked for the Greenwood Midland Cooperative for 14 years. In 1959, he worked for Pathfinder Homes in Spencer, retiring in 1972. Survivors include his wife, Rugene two brothers, William (16 Aug 1894 – 19 Oct 1981) of Loyal and Oscar (9 July 1898 – 26 Nov 1989) of Greenwood, and one sister, Mrs. Emma Hium of Greenwood. Preceding him in death were one son, four sisters and four brothers.

WEHRMAN, Rugene Ann nee Syth (20 Oct 1914 – 21 Oct 1996)
Rugene Ann Wehrman, 82, Greenwood, died Oct. 21, 1996, at St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield. Funeral services were held at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Greenwood with burial in the Greenwood Cemetery. Rugene Ann Syth was born on Oct. 20, 1914, in Girard, Montana. At the age of six months, she moved back to the family farm with her parents in the Town of Eaton. She graduated from Eaton Center School in 1930. She married Simon Wehrman on Sept. 17, 1937. They farmed until moving to Greenwood in 1967. She did practical nursing in Marshfield in private homes for many years, as well as babysitting and housekeeping. Her husband died in Jan. 1981. In Oct. 1981 she moved to the Black River Apartments, where she resided until her death. Survivors include one sister, Beulah (Lawrence) Cox, Greenwood one brother, John (Helen) Syth, Greenwood. She was preceded in death by her husband one son, Jerry Robert Wehrman, on March 28, 1940 her parents and one brother, Arleigh.

Jerry Robert Wehrman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Simon Wehrman, who died shortly after birth, March 28, 1940 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Marshfield, was buried in the Greenwood Cemetery. Besides his parents he is survived by his maternal grandfather, Robert Syth, and his paternal grandmother, Mrs. William Wehrman, Greenwood.

Rev. Hauser united in marriage Mr. Edward B. Karnitz and Miss Minnie Wehrman. The attending couple was Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Karnitz. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Wehrman of Greenwood. The groom is a son of Mrs. Mary Karnitz of Pine Valley. A wedding supper was served at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Karnitz and the young couple will make their home in Neillsville.

Karnitz, Minnie nee WEHRMAN (15 July 1907 – April 1976)
Funeral services for Minnie Karnitz, the former Minnie Wehrman, were held April 5, 1976 at First Lutheran Church at Barron, Wis., with burial at Wayside Cemetery at Barron. She was born July 15, 1907, (to Wlm and Henriette Klemme Wehrman) in the Town of Warner, Clark Co, where she attended the Decker School. She was married to Ed Karnitz on April 4, 1928. After their marriage they lived at Neillsville. Later they moved to Barron. Her husband preceded her in death. Survivors include three sons, Harold of Fresno, Calif., and Robert and Ronald, both of Barron. She had two sisters, Pauline Bellamy of Charlotte, N.C. Emma Hium of Greenwood also three brothers, Will Wehrman of Loyal, Oscar and Simon Wehrman of Greenwood.

Hium, Emma nee WEHRMAN (21 Jan 1904 – 18 June 1981)
Mrs. Emma Hium, 77, Route 3, Greenwood was killed on June 18, 1981, when her car was hit by a dump truck in the City of Neillsville. Funeral services were at Immanuel United Church of Christ, and interment was in the West Side Cemetery. Emma Wehrman was born on Jan. 21, 1904, in the Town of Warner to Wilhelm and Henrietta (Klemme) Wehrman, and received her education at Decker School. She married Ted Hium on June 6, 1923, in the Town of Warner. They farmed in the Town of Warner until 1960, and continued living on the home farm. Survivors include one son, Ken of Greenwood, one daughter, Mrs. Chet (Marie) Nirva of Withee and two brothers, William Wehrman of Loyal and Oscar Wehrman of Greenwood. Preceding her in death were her husband in 1960, four sisters and five brothers.

1905< #17 Wessel, Herman Head W M 34 Single Germany Germany Farmer O F Johanna Mother W F 70 W Germany Germany

Note: Nothing further found in Clark Co records for Johanna Oberkrueger, b. c1835 or her husband Bernard Wessel, or their son Herman b. c1870. It appears that only Bernard and Johanna’s son Adolph Wessel and his descendants remained in the area.

Funeral services were conducted at the home and at Braun Settlement Reformed Church for Adolph Wessel, 71, who died October 12 1939 at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Schwarze, in the Town of Warner. Interment took place in the Braun Settlement cemetery. Mr. Wessel, son of the late Bernard and Johanna Oberkrueger Wessel, was born in Lippedetmold, Germany, Oct 15 1867. In 1892 he came to the United States and worked in Sheboygan and Manitowoc Counties until 1898, when he was married on Aug 13 to Anna Auerbach. After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Wessel purchased a farm in the Town of Mead, where Mrs. Wessel died June 8, 1917. Twelve years later Mr. Wessel sold his farm to his son, Albert, and moved to the City of Greenwood. In June of this year his health began to fail and he was taken to St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield, where he received medical treatment for a short time. Since that time he had lived with his son-in-law and daughter, the Albert Schwarzes. Mr. Wessel is survived by four sons, Walter Wessel, Neenah; Alfred Wessel, Town of Mead; Adolph Wessel, Dixon, Ill. and Theodore Wessel, Town of Mead and two daughters, Mrs. Alfred (Ella) Schwarze, Town of Warner, and Mrs. Donald (Lydia) Tieman, Town of Butler. Three children died in infancy. There is also a sister, Mrs. William Tohl, Plymouth.

Mrs. Adolph Wessel died at her home in the town of Mead June 8 1917, the cause of her death being due to a paralytic stroke. Anna Auerbach was born Feb 25,1875, at Chemnitz, Germany. On Aug 13 1898, she was united in marriage to Adolph Wessel, the marriage taking place at Greenwood. Nine children were born to this union, of which three died in infancy (Infant boys born/died 12 Feb 1904 and born/died 19 Mar 1914, 3^rd child no sex or dates Braun Settlement Cemetery records). She leaves to mourn her loss, her husband and the following children, Ella, Walter, Albert, Lydia, Adolph and Theodore, all at home, also one sister, Mrs. Ernest Weichelt of Marshfield. The funeral was held from Salem Church at the Braun Settlement.

Funeral services were held at Zion United Church of Christ for Mrs. Alfred (Ella) Schwarze, 70 Greenwood, who died Mar. 27, 1970 at St. Joseph's Hospital at Marshfield, where she was admitted March 21. Burial was made in the Greenwood cemetery. A lifelong resident of the Greenwood area, the former Ella H. Wessel was born in the town of Longwood June 19, 1899. She was married there May 14, 1919, to Alfred J. Schwarze, who preceded her in death Jan. 19, 1964. After their marriage the couple farmed at Greenwood until 1948, when they retired and moved into the city of Greenwood. Survivors include a son, Elroy Schwarze, Arpin; a daughter, Mrs. Irwin (Irma) Kessler, Waukesha; two brothers, Albert and Adolph Wessel, both of Greenwood and Lydia Tieman, also of Greenwood.
She was also prceded in death by two brothers, Theodore and Walter Wessel.

Funeral services were conducted at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Schwarze for the latter's brother, Walter Wessel, 39, who died June 18 at Neenah. The service was held at Salem Reformed Church, Braun Settlement. Interment was made in the Braun Settlement cemetery.

Mr. Wessel, son of the late Adolph and Anna (Auebach) Wessel was born in the Town of Mead Jan 12 1901 and was married in the Town of Worden July 18 1927 to Margaret Frimak, who survives with one son, Elroy, three brothers, and two sisters. Mr. Wessel, for a number of years, operated a cheese factory near Stanley, and the last nine years were spent farming near Neenah. His mother died June 8 1917 and his father Oct 12 1939. Two children also preceded him in death.

Albert Frederick Wessel, 89, died Jan. 24, 1995, at Oak Brook Manor in Thorp. A memorial service was held at Grace United Methodist Church, Greenwood. Albert Frederick Wessel was born on Aug 2 1905 in the Town of Mead to Adolph and Anna (nee Auerbach) Wessel. He received his education at the Braun Settlement School. He married Mary Kutzler on Nov 27 1929 in Waukegan, Ill. She survives. He bought the family farm from his father in 1926 and farmed until 1986. He entered the nursing home in Oct. 1990 and resided there until his death. He had been a supervisor for the Town of Mead at one time.

Survivors include his wife one daughter, Mary Jean (Lowell) Rolstad, St. Peter, Minn.
He was preceded in death by one daughter, Dolores Laundy his parents, two sisters, and three brothers.

Mary M. Wessel, 90, Neillsville, formerly of Greenwood, died Aug 25 2002 at Memorial Medical Center, Neillsville, where she had resided since January. A memorial Mass was held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Greenwood. Mary Margaret Kutzler was born on Nov 27 1911 in Waukegan, Ill., to John and Ursula (nee Predalic) Kutzler. She attended school at the Rocky Run school. She married Albert Wessel on Nov 27 1929. They farmed in rural Greenwood for 60 years. She lived in the farm house and a residence in Greenwood after her husband passed away in 1995. Survivors include one daughter, Jean (Lowell) Rolstad, St. Peter, Minn., and three sisters, Jenny Potocky, Newark, Ill., Anne Terchek, Waukegan, Ill., and Sophie Kutzler, Illinois. Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband, Albert; one daughter, Dolores Laundy, in 1958; and four brothers and sisters.

Services were held at Grace United Methodist Church in Greenwood for Lydia Tieman, age 70, who died at St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

The former Lydia Wessel was born to Adolph and Anna Wessel in Greenwood on Oct. 1, 1907 and received her education in Greenwood Schools. She was married to Donald Tieman June 2, 1927 in Illinois. He died in 1967. After marriage they lived in Janesville and later moved to Thorp. In 1941 they moved to the Greenwood area where they farmed. After her husband's death, Mrs. Tieman moved to the town of Greenwood and worked for five years in Katie's Cafe. Surviving are three sons, Donald of Willard, Robert of Watersmeet, Mich., and Roger of Lake Zurich, Ill: two daughters, Mrs. Charles (Violet) Hoeper, Greenwood, and Mrs. James (Lila) Oelhafen, Willard: one brother, Albert, Greenwood. Preceding her in death were her husband, her parents, three brothers and one sister.

Adolph Wessel, 67, died unexpectedly Dec 1 1976. A resident of the Town of Warner, rural Greenwood, he was taken by Greenwood ambulance to the Greenwood Clinic, where he was pronounced dead on arrival. Funeral services were held at Zion United Church of Christ, with burial in Forest Hill Cemetery. Born Oct. 26, 1909 in the Town of Mead. He was married to Lorinda Horn on June 17 1943 at Greenwood. Prior to his marriage he had worked in Dixon, Ill. and following his marriage farmed in the Town of Warner until he retired on the farm in 1974. Surviving is his wife, Lorinda, two sons, Everett, Milwaukee and Emmett, Sheboygan, one brother, Albert of Greenwood and one sister, Mrs. Lydia Tieman, Greenwood. His parents, Adolph Sr. and Anna, two brothers and a sister preceded him in death.

WESSEL, Lorinda B. nee Horn (20 Aug 1911-23 Aug 1993)
Lorinda Bertha Wessel, 82, formerly of Greenwood died Aug 23 1993, at Neillsville Memorial Medical Center. Funeral services were held at the United Church of Christ, Greenwood. Lorinda Bertha Horn was born Aug 20 1911 in the Town of Warner to Otto and Ida (nee Ebert) Horn. She graduated from Greenwood High School. After her education she moved to Chicago where she worked as a housekeeper for many years. She moved back to Greenwood and was employed at Baird s Grocery Store. She married Adolph Wessel on June 17 1943 in Greenwood. They farmed until 1974. Her husband preceded her in death on Dec 1 1976. She continued to work at the Greenwood IGA until her retirement in 1981. She stayed on the farm until entering the nursing home in 1988. Survivors include two sons, Everett (Ellen) Wessel, Greenfield and Emmett (Kathleen) Wessel, Sheboygan and two brothers, Harold Horn, Greenwood and Glen Horn, Thorp. She was preceded in death by her husband and her parents.

Theodore Rudolph Wessel, 55, Greenwood, died unexpectedly of a heart attack Oct. 2, 1967 at his home. Services were conducted at Immanuel United Church of Christ. Mr. Wessel was born Feb. 28, 1912, at Greenwood, and had lived in this area his entire life. He was employed at a cheese factory in Black Creek for a time, then owned and operated a cheese factory in the town of Eaton before moving to his present farm 22 years ago. His marriage to Arvilla Franz took place May 30, 1942, at Immanuel United Church of Christ at Greenwood. In addition to his wife, survivors are two children, Allan and Miss Lois Wessel, both of Milwaukee two brothers, Albert and Adolph, and two sisters, Mrs. Ella Schwarze and Mrs. Donald (Lydia) Tieman, all of Greenwood. Two brothers and a sister preceded him in death. (Arvilla Franz 6 Sept 1913-27 July 1991 next married Harold Horn on 7 Mar 1970)

Former Greenwood resident, Mrs. Lois Wachsmuth, 42, of Milwaukee, died July 22, at St. Joseph's Hospital, Milwaukee. Services were held at Immanuel United Church of Christ, Greenwood. Burial was in Braun Settlement Cemetery, rural Greenwood. The former Lois Wessel was born August 31, 1946, in Marshfield. She attended Braun Settlement School, graduated from Greenwood High School in 1965 and attended Eau Claire Technical School. On October 18 1969 she married James Wachsmuth in Greenwood. For Seven years, she worked for Weinberg Shoe Co., in Milwaukee and was then employed by J.C. Penny Co. for the past 16 years.

Besides her husband, she is survived by her mother, Mrs. Arvilla (Franz) Horn, and her stepfather Harold Horn of Greenwood; a brother, Allan Wessel of Madison; one stepsister, Mrs. William (Eunice) Shubert of Dousman; and one stepbrother, James Horn of Greenwood. She was predeceased by her father, Theodore Wessel.

Samuel F. Weston, of La Crosse, for many years past one of the most prominent lumbermen in Wisconsin, died at Weston's Rapids in Clark Co, on Monday evening. He had a short and painful illness, which commenced in bilious colic, and afterwards assumed the form of inflammation of the bowels. Mr. Weston was about 56 years of age. He was taken ill on Friday, while laboring in one of his lumbering camps on Black River, and was out of the reach of medical assistance. Mr. Weston was born at Skowhegan, in Somerset Co, Maine. He was one of a family of ten children, and started in life as a poor boy, and later experienced the vicissitudes and fortunes as an extensive and energetic operator in the products of the forest. He was one of the largest land-holders in the State, having entered in 1851, over 30,000 acres of pine lands in Clark and Eau Claire counties. His lumbering camps on the Black River and Chippewa River were on an extensive scale. He leaves a wife (Sarah) and three children to mourn his loss. His body was brought to this city today, by his nephew, Mr. William S. Emery of Clark Co. The funeral will take place on Thursday afternoon, December 31st, from his late residence. La Crosse Weekly Republican, Wednesday January 6, 1864, Page 1

“...Samuel Weston and David Robinson came from Maine and located above Neillsville. Thus, "Weston Rapids" received its name. Lurnber camps sprang up like mushrooms, and lumbering began in earnest in a region represented as "one immense forest..." The Hub of Clark County (1853 - 1934)

“...Col. John G. Clark made the subdivisions of the Township of Worden in 1853. The township was surveyed in 1853 by Charles G. and H. K. Rodolf. Much of the land was claimed before Worden was established as a township. The first land was claimed by Samuel F. Weston on September 23, 1854 in sections 23, 30, 31 and 35....” WORDEN TOWNSHIP CENTENNIAL HISTORY

“...Mr. and Mrs. Sterns came to Weston's Rapids in 1856. The Coburns owned the saw mill and grist mill there and carried on big lumbering operations up the river. Sam Weston, known locally as "Old Sock”, was the head man....”

Horace M. Weston, hotel, Greenwood, was born in Somersett Co., Maine, June 1, 1853. The earlier part of his life was spent on a farm owned by William B. Gillman, his uncle. When he was living in Ohio, in the city of Zania, he attended Antioch College then tried farming in Illinois, only to stop at that work and try another went to LaCrosse entered on the river, taking a clerkship on tow-boats, which he followed some time, and then went to work for Robert Schofield, keeping books. In 1875, he came to Greenwood and opened a general merchandise store. This business disposed of, taking a livery business in exchange. He quit that and went to LaCrosse again staid but a short time came to this place and opened the hotel, in 1880. In 1876 (17 May), he married Miss Fannie Smith, of Neillsville. They have two children, Edna Estelle and Harry H. Mr. Weston belongs to the I. O. O. F. and has held the office of Town Treasurer. 1881 HISTORY OF NORTHERN WI

“...The first postmaster in Greenwood was B. F. Brown with his office in Jones Bros. and Johnson's store. In 1881 A. S. Eaton held the office, and after him Horace Weston... in 1893 the Horace Weston house (burned), where George Poole now lives....” The Hub of Clark County (1853 - 1934)

August 4, 1882: Len Eastman has bought the black smith shop of J. H. Weston with one acre of land, and will run the blacksmith and wagon shop together. Consideration $500. Neillsville Times

October 24, 1882: H. M. Weston is not to be found napping, but fully alive to the wants of the times. He has a handsome stock displayed upon his shelves in his old quarters. Neillsville Times

October 1885: H. M. Weston has a new store at Greenwood. The store offers staple and fancy dry goods, dress goods, clothing, hats, caps, hosiery, groceries, dried and canned fruits and notions. Also, it is a lumber agency with all kinds of sawed and dressed lumber, shingles, sash and doors. Clark County Press

August 1877: Ed Wason has purchased H. M. Weston’s business at Greenwood and will add a large selection of new goods to the recently purchased in-stock merchandise. Clark County Press

1905 #57 Wetzel, Otto Head W M 30 M Wisconsin Wis/Ger Farmer 8 O M F Adell Wife W F 22 M Wisconsin Germany House Keeper Walter Son W M 2 S Wisconsin Germany Alice Daughter W F 10/12 S Wisconsin Germany

1906-1940 sec 2 no residence (1906 living on adjoining Harry Dennis property that borders hwy 73)

Otto Carl Wetzel was the son of Karl “Charlie” Wetzel (25 Nov 1850 – 18 April 1923) and Bertha Ferrari (26 Mar 1852 – 18 May 1913) who were married on 19 Dec 1873. Charlie and Bertha Wetzel had 12 children: Otto, Martha, Louis, William, John, Emma, Carl, Jr., Edward, Lena, Alma, Albert, and Viola, all born in Lowell, Dodge Co., WI. When Otto Carl Wetzel and Adell Schoenwetter were married on 14 June 1900 at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Lowell, Otto, age 24 was listed as a carpenter. Adell, age 16, was not of legal age and so parental consent was “duly given”. Otto and Adell Wetzel’s five children were all baptized (1903-1910) at the Immanuel Reformed Church (UCC) in Warner township even though they did not officially join that church until 4 Oct 1908. Otto Carl Wetzel died at the home of his daughter Esther Jenkins and is buried near Auburn, WA.

Last Thursday afternoon at one-twenty o’clock, Mrs. Adele Wetzel passed away at her home near Longwood at the age of 26 years. This was a great shock to the nearby neighbors and friends and to the loving parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. Schoenwetter, who live on the farm known as the Harry Mead place. It was sad that one so young and surrounded by a loving family should be taken away, and doubly so when it is considered that a little babe (Louis Lester born April 10, 1910) of only three weeks is left motherless. Besides her parents and grief stricken husband she leaves five children, the oldest seven years old and the youngest only three weeks old. Funeral services were conducted at the home and at the Presbyterian Church in this city, the remains being laid to rest by the side of a brother, who died early last fall, in the Greenwood Cemetery. (Per Adele’s death certificate she died of influenza, contributory cause was “confinement”.)

March 22, 1906: The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Wetzel was christened at the German church Sunday, after which a number of their German friends gathered at their home to help celebrate the event. The little lady bears the name (Olga Esther Wetzel) . . . (Sorry, end of photocopy). Greenwood Gleaner

December 12, 1914: Mr. Otto Wetzel and children are receiving a visit from relatives at Dodge County. Greenwood Gleaner

Died at age 15 of pneumonia, “...he was getting better but went outside to the ourdoor toilet too soon, and got sick again...” Walter’s funeral was conducted at the United Methodist Church of Greenwood with burial the Greenwood Cemetery

Alice Bertha Wetzel married Joseph Verlin Steers (1902-1968) on 18 April 1925 at Logan, Utah. They lived in Preston, Idaho and had five children: Peggy b. 20 Mar 1926; Gene b. 5 April 1928; JoAnn b. 24 April 1931; Budd b. 11 Oct 1932 and Maxine b. 13 Sept 1942, d. 14 Sept 1942. Alice moved from Wisconsin to Idaho to teach, and after retirement continued to teach reading to adults at home. After Alice’s husband Joseph Steers died in 1968 she married Harley V. Hansen. Alice died of an apparent heart attack at age 79.

Olga Esther Wetzel married Alton Hall Jenkins (1908-1947 see his obit below) on 11 Sept 1928 in Fairview, Idaho. Esther, as she was called, left WI to visit her sister Alice and met Alton Hall who was born in nearby Preston, Idaho. Their first child Bill was born there on 19 Dec 1928. In early 1930 the Jenkins family returned to the Otto Wetzel farm in Warner township, Clark Co., WI where they remained until the fall of 1945. Here four more children were born to them: James W. 24 Dec 1930; Patricia Ann 11 Sept 1932; Janet Lois 28 Mar 1936; and Sarah Alice 29 April 1943. Otto Wetzel sold his farm to son-in-law Alton Jenkins and moved to WA state to work in the shipyards. When Esther went to visit her dad in WA she liked it so much that she and Alton sold the farm and moved there. They lived with Esther’s cousin Harry Thorson before buying their home outside of Auburn, WA. Alton Jenkins was in training to become a barber at Fort Lewis, WA when he contracted polio and died in 1947. Esther Wetzel Jenkins’ father Otto Wetzel lived with Esther and family until he died in 1953. Esther Wetzel Jenkins developed symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and was cared for by her daughter Patti until the fall of 1987. She was placed in a nursing home where she died peacefully in her sleep during the night of July 12-13, 1989. Esther was cremated, and a plaque was placed on her husband Alton’s grave in Kent, WA.

Private funeral rites were held March 11, 1947 at Auburn, Wash., for Alton H. Jenkins, 38, former Greenwood, Clark Co resident, who died the same day at a hospital at Seattle, Wash., the result of meningitis. He had been ill only 25 hours. Burial took place in (Kent) Washington. Mr. Jenkins was born July 8, 1908, at Preston, Idaho, and was married to the former Esther Wetzel, a 1923 graduate of Greenwood High School, who survives with five children, William, James, Patricia, Janet, and Sarah Alice, all of Auburn. While a resident of this vicinity, Mr. Jenkins was employed at the Zelm Cheese Factory at Longwood and owned and operated the farm formerly owned by his father-in-law, Otto Wetzel, 6 miles north of Greenwood. Also surviving are two brothers, Roy and Walter Jenkins, Preston, Idaho, and his mother, Mrs. Sarah A. Jenkins, also of Preston.

“...William A. Zelm, owned and operated the Longwood cheese factory. He purchased it from E. A. Laabs. Prior to his residence in Longwood, he had made his home at Tony, Wis., where he operated a cheese factory for about four years. He built up a fine business, and established himself with the public as a good businessman and a good citizen. Alton H. Jenkins, who operated a farm owned by Otto Wetzel (his father-in-law) was also one of Zelm's trusted employees....” Longwood Township History Photo caption

Saline Laurette was known as “Billie” to her family and friends. She first married c1930, in Chicago, IL George James Schaefer (1907-1989) and they had one child Charlene, born 30 Aug 1931. Billie and George Schaefer were later divorced. Billie Wetzel next married Mike Weaver. About 1970 she developed symptoms of Alzheimer’s desease and went to live in WA state with her sister Esther Wetzel Jenkins for a short time. Billie next went to live in Edwardsville, IL with her only child Charlene where she died on 16 Dec 1992.

Lester Wetzel, 94, rural Greenwood, died Nov 14 2004 at the Clark County Health Care Center, Owen. A memorial service was held at the Immanuel United Church of Christ, Greenwood. He was born April 3, 1910, north of Greenwood, to Otto and Edel (Schoenwetter) Wetzel. Lester was a proud and active man with a quick wit who worked hard all his life. He was well known for his beautiful fieldstone fireplaces and brick masonry. Hunting, fishing and gardening were his pastimes, as well as logging and making firewood. When he was housebound with a broken leg, he wrote poetry. Lester is survived by his six children, his wife, Dolly and a granddaughter preceded him in death.

Note: After Adele Schoenwetter Wetzel died in 1910 the infant Louis Lester Wetzel was taken in and raised by good friends and neighbors, the Joseph (1866-1940) and Johanna (d. 1935) Schwartz family who lived in Warner sec 11. Two of their children had died as infants leaving only a daughter Anna who was age 21 in 1910. Lester Wetzel was confirmed on 26 Oct 1924 at “Our Savior’s Lutheran Church of Greenwood” as Lester Louis Schwarz, Jos. Schwarz listed as guardian. The Lester Wetzel family farmed in the Greenwood area until retiring to 5 acres located in sec 23 of Mead township. Lester was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2000.

Dolly Wetzel, 79, Greenwood, died May 6, 1994, at Neillsville Memorial Hospital. A memorial service was held May 9 1994 at the Assembly of God Church, Neillsville. A private burial service was held. Dolly Orsburn was born on March 12 1915 in Clark County. She was married to Lester Wetzel. Survivors include her husband, Lester Wetzel, Greenwood one son, Jerry Wetzel (b. 9 Nov 1941), Greenwood five daughters, Rachel Wetzel (b. 21 June 1931), Kiel; Carol Hein (b. 18 July 1934), Columbus; Nancy Wetzel (b. 2 Feb 1938), La Crosse; Mrs. Dennis (Judy b. 29 May 1948) Trunkel, West Allis and Adele (b. 17 June 1952) Lombard, Eau Claire and one sister, Beulah Ormond, Neillsville. She was preceded in death by her parents.

1880 Warner census: James Whitmore Self S Male W 36 Ohio Farmer New York New York (born c1844)

1895 Warner census, head of family: Jas Whitman, 1 male, 2 female (James Whitmore page 2, between Frank Horn and Jno Warnke in the Braun Settlement area)

1900 Eaton township, Greenwood City Census, page 7B date June 15: Dwelling #132, family #143

Whitmore, James S head, white, male, born Jan 1831, age 69, married 17 years, born Ohio, parents born Ohio, cannot read or write, speaks English, owns home with a mortgage. Whitmore, Eva, wife, white, female, born June 1845, age 54, married 17 years, 3 children born, 3 children living, born Germany, parents born Germany, immigration 1883, lived US 17 years, can read and write, speaks English. (Census per Deb Sanger)

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

After several weeks' illness James Whitmore died from a general breaking down and wearing out of the system. The old gentleman had known affliction for a long time, having been for years a sufferer with a rose cancer on his leg, until amputation was necessary a few years ago in order to save his life. Later he began to loose his eyesight and for the past four years or so he was practically blind. For a number of years he drove the Greenwood and Withee stage, his helpless condition compelling him to give it up over two years ago since which time he has been more or less confined to the bed. The funeral occurred from the M. E. church. A wife (Eva) and daughter and some step-children are left to mourn his death. Deceased was born in Ohio about 1830, leaving home at an early age and roughing it for himself. He came to Clark Co about thirty-five years (=c1866) ago and for a number of years owned a farm in the Braun Settlement, coming to Greenwood when he sold it. Greenwood Gleaner, 9/6/1901

Whitmore, James 1844 1 Sep 1901 birth difference from obit, 1830-1880 census 1844

Note: James married Eva in 1883 when she was about 38 years old. James and Eva had a daughter, probably born about 1885. This daughter was not on their 1900 census, she, at age 15 or 16 was probably working at some other residence as was common during that period. Eva was apparently divorced or was a widow when she married James. Eva had two other children from a prior marriage who where already gone from home by the 1895 census. Unable to find any marriage record for James and Eva in the Clark Co records.

Whitmore, Emma ~~ 25 Nov. 1903 418 2 This CC marriage license does not have a groom listed and no match could be made with all the grooms who had no bride listed. It is quite possible that this Emma, who was about age 18 in 1903, was the daughter of James and Eva Whimore. Note: there are three additional “brides” without named “grooms” who married on 25 Nov 1903 per page 418 vol 2 in CC marriage records, but there are NO grooms without brides for the same date, page and vol.

August Bradlow of the town of Loyal, Clark Co, Wis. and Eva Whitmore (widow of James Whitmore), who resides near Greenwood, Clark Co, were united in marriage at the home of the groom. (August Bredlau’s first wife was Augusta 17 Aug 1846 – 5 Jan 1903)

>York township records 1873-1980: “>1900... The Town Board had disallowed the claim of August Bredlau for $5,246.00 against the Town because the York Center Bridge broke down. They were to get legal advice... >1903...“Special meeting, July 7, 1903--The meeting was called to discuss what to do about the August and Augusta Bredlau judgments against the town of York...”

Mrs. August Bredlau died at her home two and one-half miles east of this village (Loyal) on Oct. 17, 1907, of heart failure at the age of sixty-two years, three months and twenty-nine days. When the husband came from his work in the evening he found her leaning against the walls of their residence dead, but her body was still warm. She came to this country in 1882 and settled at Greenwood, where she was married to a man by the name of Whitmore, who drove the stage between Greenwood and Withee. On Sept. 14, 1905 she was married to August Bredlau, who, with their (her) three children, survive her. The funeral services were held at the Lutheran Church.

1890 special Veteran’s census SPENCER: Whitmore Joseph Pvt K 9 Wis Inf 4 Mar 1862 9 Aug 1865 3 yr 5 mo 5 dy Spencer

[1874-1974 Spencer, Marathon Co., WI Centenial Index: Joseph Whitmore pg 50, 68, 102; Mrs. Joseph Whitmore pg 103; Burt Whitmore pg 90]

1895 Warner census, head of family: Joe Whitman, 2 male (Joseph Whitmore?)

May 13, 1897: Joseph Whitmore, of Spencer, is rejoicing over an increase of pension recently granted. Marshfield News Wood Co., WI , May 13, 1897, Page 8 Column 3

Word was received recently by S.J. Smith of the death of Joseph Whitmore, which occurred Sept. 20, 1907 at the Sisters Hospital at Ashland, Wis., where he had gone for medical treatment. Joe, as he was commonly called by all who knew him, will be well remembered by all the old settlers in Greenwood, Clark Co, Wis., and the surrounding country, he having made his home here for a good many years, but of late has been working up north for the Ingram Lumber Company until compelled to quiet work on account of failing health. He made his home with his daughter, Mrs. A.W. McCalvy (Albert W. McCalvy married on 11 Nov 1883 to Cristian W. Beisner. Marriages pg 211 vol 1) of Cayuga, Wis., since going north to live, he having been in the hospital only a few weeks previous to his death. He was always ready to lend a helping hand to those in sickness and trouble and we hope his last moments on earth were made as peaceful as loving hearts and hands could make them. At the time of his death he was sixty-seven years and one month of age. GREENWOOD GLEANER 10/10/1907

Marriages, both entries were listed separately with neither having a named spouse:

Note: Albert McCalvy was the son of Robert and Anna Rector McCalvy. Albert was living in Oregon in 1922. Unable to connect “Cristian” or Christine “Beissner” or Beisner to the other Beisner families of Clark Co. Unable to connect the Beisner and Whitmore families.

Rossman, Lettie 26-Sep 1875 5-May 1957 Fred Rossman Joseph & Elvina (Andrews) Whitmore

Rossman, Edith 15-Mar 1897 12-Dec 1959 Single Fred & Lettie (Whitmore) Rossman

Note: No marriage record found in CC for for Joseph Whitmore and Elvina Andrews or Fred Rossman and Lettie Whitmore. Unable to connect this Fred Rossman to the other Rossman families of CC. Unable to connect Elvina Andrews to any other Andrews family of CC.

Whilmore [Whitemore], Alvine [Alvira] Hanner [Hanna], John 6 Nov. 1880 154 1

Mrs. Alvira Hanna died at the home of her son, John Moore, in the town of Withee, Clark Co, Wis., on Aug. 21, 1904, aged sixty-eight years. The funeral took place from the residence, interment taking place in the Thorp Village Cemetery.

Hanna, Alvira 25-Aug-1837 22-Aug-1904 D. Bright's Disease 1. Moore 2. John Hanna Joseph & Whitmore Note: Alvira was age 43 when she married John Hanna. She was previously married to the father of John Moore. In between her marriage to Moore and Hanna she must have been married to unknown Whitmore as that is the surname she used when marrying Hanna. Cemetery source for “Joseph & Whitmore” as Alvira’s parents is unknown.

John and Julia nee Lambert Whitmore were married 27 Feb 1870. John Whitmore next married Anna Caroer on September 8, 1878. (2^nd marriage for John, pg 123 V1)

Note: Nothing further found in CC on John Whitmore, Julia Lambert, or Anna Caroer.

Whitmore, Sealus James 7 Jan 1831 31 Aug 1901 Rozetta Whitmore (Mother) Death record

1905< #6 Wilber, Chas Head W M 48 Widower Wisconsin New York Day Laborer 11 Rental Marlea Daughter W F 13 S Wisconsin Wis/Norway Tina Daughter W F 11 S Wisconsin Wis/Norway Guy Son W M 7 S Wisconsin Wis/Norway

May 14, 1905: Pearl and Loey Redwine, Martha and Bertha Guskey and Alice Richeleu called on Marlea Wilber who has been ill for the past two weeks and is now slowly on the gain. Greenwood Gleaner West Beaver news 17 May 1905

Grandma Wilber passed away Feb. 18, 1903 at the home of her son Charlie Wilber with whom she has been living for two years and a half caring for her three grandchildren. The aged mother was 83 years, 10 months and 13 days old when she died. The funeral was held in the school house. She was buried in the Dodgeville cemetery (later known as Pine Grove Cemetery, Loyal township). Eugene Wilber of Mellen and Mrs. O. M. Sharon of Gravesville were here to attend their mother's funeral. She returned to her home Tuesday, taking her brother's three children with her. CARD OF THANKS: We wish to return thanks to neighbors and friends of the town of Beaver who assisted us during the sickness and burial of our mother, Mrs. Charlotte Wilber. Eugene Wilber, Chas. Wilber, Mrs. O. M. Sharon.

Charles Henry Wilbur was born near Stockholm, Wis., 83 years ago and passed away at Owen January 5 1939. Mr. Wilbur spent most of his life around Greenwood, Loyal and Owen. He was married to Anna Severson and to this union was born three daughters, Mrs. Chas. Carteen of Rockford, Ill., Mrs. Edwin R. Cole of Beloit, Wis., and Mrs. Felix Adams of Owen and son, Guy, who passed away soon after the World War. Mrs. Wilbur passed away 38 years ago. Funeral services were held at Owen and the body was brought to Greenwood and laid to rest in the Greenwood Cemetery by the side of his son Guy. (note: also listed as buried in Riverside Cemetery, Hixon township)

>Unable to connect Anna nee Severson Wilbur to other CC Severson families. Unable to find any further info on the three daughters and their families.

Guy Eugene Wilbur died at the Eau Claire Hospital July 13, 1921 after undergoing an operation for appendicitis. Deceased was born in Greenwood Dec 5 1899. He attended the Warner grade school, from which he graduated in 1910. He spent all of his life in and around Greenwood, and for the past five years has made his home with the Otto Wetzel family. He was very popular with the younger folks and the past two years has been a member of the Longwood ball team. When the country was in need of soldiers, Guy tried to enlist but was rejected because of weak arches. Yet he was determined to serve his country in some way and enlisted in the state guard where physical requirements were not so rigidly enforced, and of which organization he was a member of three years. He leaves his father and three sisters to mourn his loss, his mother having died when he was but a small boy. Funeral services were held from the Norwegian Lutheran Church. Interment was made in the Greenwood Cemetery.

Wilber, Charlotte 4-Apr-1820 18-Feb-1903 B. Brothertown, Oneida Co., NY John Wilber John & Skeesie (Indian girl) Wilbur

Wilber, Infant 22-Jun-1895 28-Aug-1896 D. Eutero Colitis Charles & Anna Wilbur

1893 sec 16 no residence F. Williams; sec 21 no residence Frank Williams

1905< #18 Williams, Frank Head W M 41 M Indiana Indiana Farmer 8 O M F Nettie Wife W F 42 M Indiana Indiana House Keeper Earl Son W M 15 S Indiana Indiana Day Laborer 8 Clarence Son W M 11 S Wisconsin Indiana Madge Daughter W F 8 S Wisconsin Indiana Frankie Son W M 3 S Wisconsin Indiana

March 30, 1900: In town of Warner, March 24, 1900 Elizabeth, youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Williams, aged one year and four months. The funeral took place from the residence of the parents. The burial was in the Braun Settlement cemetery. Greenwood Gleaner 3/30/1900

Forrest Hill (Braun) cemetery: Elizabeth (4 Dec 1898 – 24 Mar 1900) was the daughter of Frank L. and Nettie nee Massey Williams. Nettie Massey (possibly spelled Massie in other records) might be the sister of Hannah nee Massey Wright of Eidsvold and or Jeanne Massey, bridesmaid.

>Oct 1 1900: June 7 1901 Braun Settlement school, Frank Williams director, students: Earl and Clarence Williams.

March 8, 1906: Verne Aikins took his wife (Bertha, nee Williams) to town Saturday, where she will stay with her mother (Nettie Williams) 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. (Bertha) 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 nee Massey Williams parents of Leda nee Williams Shanks)

“...In 1910, the new school was built... The first librarian was Tom Wilson, a black man....” Curtiss State Graded School No. 4

1930 Butler Census: Wilson, Thomas B. Head O Yes M W 64 Wd 32 No Yes Illinois Maine Vermount 61 Yes Engineer Staionery Engine W Yes Yes 32 33 Richard, Ethel M. A-daugh F W 25 D 18 No Yes Minnesota New York Minnesota 64 Yes None 33 34 William T. G-son M W 4 S No Minnesota Colorado

Unable to tell which “T” Wilson owned property in sec 12 of Warner township in 1906

1880 sec 1, 7, 25 no residences W. C. R. Co. (Wisc Central RR Co.) 1893 all owned by others

“...the Wis. Central Railroad Company, formed Feb. 4, 1871 and headquartered at the National Hotel in Menasha. The Wisconsin Central was a consolidation of three companies, the Winnebago and Lake Superior, The Portage and Superior and Portage, Stevens Point and Superior Railroads...The Wisconsin Central Railroad Company went into bankruptcy and was taken over by the Minneapolis, St. Paul and Sault St. Marie Railroad Company....”

1905 #67 Withee, Theodore Head W M 24 M Wisconsin Maine Capitalist Letilia Wife W F 23 M Wisconsin Maine House Keeper Eleaner Daughter W F 3 S Wisconsin Wisconsin Shaw, Thaxter Father in-Law W M 67 M Massachuetts Mass. Merchant 12 Clementine Mother in law W F 45 M Maine Maine House Keeper Dreibush, Elisa Governess W F 22 S Wisconsin Ger/ Ireland Governess 10

1880 sec 7-10, 15-16, 18-19 no residences, 20 residence, 21- 22, 30 no residence N. H. Withee

1906 sec 1, 4-5 (two residences), 6-7 (one residence), 8 (>Braun Settlement a.k.a. Forest Hill cemetery),

After weeks of illness following a severe attack of the flu, Mrs. Theodore Withee, age 43, passed away at the hospital at Eau Claire May 28, 1923. Although her condition had been serious for a number of days and specialists from Rochester were called, who gave the family encouragement, it was hoped until the end that her life might be spared to her family and friends a few years longer. Letitia Shaw was born in Maine forty three years ago and at the age of nine years came to Medford, Wis., where she attended school, finishing her course in the east. Twenty one years ago she was married at Medford to Mr. Theodore Withee of La Crosse, which was an important social event. Since her marriage she has made her home in La Crosse and at the large Withee farm at Hemlock. Mrs. Withee was an unusually beautiful woman, always affable and agreeable and held a prominent place in society. Services were held at Eau Claire, and short services were again held at La Crosse where she was laid to rest. There are left to mourn her loss, her husband and two daughters, Eleanor and Theodora, and her mother, Mrs. Thaxter Shaw, whose home was with her daughter. GREENWOOD GLEANER 6/7/1923

March 1955: The old Withee Farm located in the town of Warner and former site of the ancient Hemlock hamlet, has been sold. The former owner, George Speich has sold it to Anthony Suda. Its sale coincides with the departure from it through the Windom family and is the final step in erasing the last contact between Clark Co and the old Withee family. The Windoms worked the farm in the last years of Theodore Withee’s ownership and bade him farewell as he left the scene of his earlier happy and generous living. To the Sudas, the purchase means the acquisition of some 560 acres of land and an unusual set of farm buildings. In addition they have acquired one of the most historic and interesting sites in all of Clark Co.

Upon it, stood for many years the dam, which marked the upper limits of the log drives of the old lumber days. Upon it once ended the first telephone line that ran into Clark Co. Upon it once stood a busy saw mill and a thriving flourmill, and a hamlet supported by them. The hamlet consisted of a boarding house, 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.

Hemlock came into being through the creation and activities of the Black River Improvement Co. This concern, holding a monopoly of log-driving upon Black River, built two dams from Onalaska up the river, the lower one at Dell’s Dam, the uppermost at Hemlock. This Hemlock Dam backed up a large pond in which were accumulated great numbers of logs, preparatory to the drives. When the logs were ready and water conditions were right, the dam was opened and the waters rushed down, carrying the logs on their crest. Active in the early use of the river was Niran H. Withee, who was born in Maine in 1827, coming to La Crosse in 1852, soon embarking in the lumbering business. His lumber interests then extended into Clark Co and he eventually came into the county in 1870. N.H. Withee had more interest than just the friendly interest of the Black River Improvement Co. He found it logical to own the land around the company’s dam at Hemlock and to establish there the sawmill and the gristmill, which provided the real occasion for the hamlet of Hemlock.

This elder Withee (NH) was a pioneer of resource, energy and vision. He died in La Crosse in 1887 at the age of 60. Since he was then not a resident of Clark Co, the records here do not tell about his estate. But oldtimers know him as a man of wealth and it was commonly accepted that he left each of his three boys $75,000 to $100,000, in addition to the real estate, which went to each. This the son Theodore become the owner of the property at Hemlock, the son William the owner of the large Withee farm near Longwood and the son Hiran Haskell owner of the farm upon which the Clark Co hospital now stands. To these three sons, he bequeathed his property and to the village of Withee, his honorable name. The three Withee boys had gown up in a life of relative ease and luxury. They had lived through years of national prosperity and the business was going good at the time of their father’s death. But soon came the 1890s with stress, strain and terrible losses.

The going was hard for the young men, considering their background. Theodore had added to the house at Hemlock and had made it his home. There, he had taken his wife, who had come from a family of wealth and who was accustomed to gracious living. They had servants to do the labors in caring for an 18-room house. They knew how to use money for pleasant living and were generous and friendly with it. Theodore bought one of the first Ford cars of Clark Co and the folks knew from its noise when Theodore Withee was on the area roads. To the tears of the Depression was added the wear of the years. The old mills began to go to pieces. Fred Limprecht, who stills resides in Hemlock, remembers the worries of his mother about his father, as the father worked in the sawmill. The old mill used to shake with the heavy logs rolled through the saw and those who labored there wondered if it might not, at some critical juncture, shake itself apart and collapse. But the end of mills came at the hand of nature.

The great flood of 1914 tore out the dam and left hardly a trace of the sawmill, or the grist mill. Fred Limprecht was then a boy and remembered how his father was absent at the time and of his father’s deep regret when he returned. For the father felt that, had he been present, he could have dynamited out the dike on the west bank and possibly saved the dam itself. 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. Perhaps, indeed, the time had passed for their usefulness. The wind also struck, tearing down the cow barn and the Warner town hall, across the lane from the east side of the Withee lawn. To replace the cow barn, Theodore took two old buildings from below and adjusted them to the old foundation, one at one end and one at the other end. Space between the two structures was filled with new construction. It was a makeshift. Later, when George Speich became owner, he tore it down and built a new barn.

The site of the Warner town hall had by that time become awkward. It 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. But the dream of a great Hemlock had by then faded away and the old site was alongside the Limprecht barn. The town cheerfully accepted, from Theodore Withee, the present site in place of the old, that site being on the west side of the river, at the southwest corner of the old Withee farm. The years had thus witnessed the attrition of such resources as had remained to Theodore Withee and he had not managed to create new ones.

Money had been secured by a mortgage and in 1924 the farm was taken over by holders of the mortgage. The end had come of the easy days on the old place. His wife had died there (Died in Eau Claire hospital in 1923, see obit above). Theodore Withee had to move on. The Windoms were about to move into the big house. They recall, with a touch of pathos, the scene of his departure. Into his old car, he loaded his dog and gun; then as he stood about to enter the driver’s seat, he called out to the Windom boys, “Don’t take any wooden nickels.” Then Theodore Withee (age about 45), a kindly and generous scion of an honored family, turned his back upon the old place and the old affluence, never to see either again. The last years of Theodore Withee were spent first briefly in Alaska and then in northeastern Montana. At the little hamlet of Carson, he ran a pool hall and soft drink place. He married again. An early heart attack ended his life, not many years ago. Theodore Withee had two daughters, both whom now reside in Montana.

The Withee neighbors remembered the daughters as out-of-doors girls, devoted to their ponies. Their father kept ponies for them and they would be seen hitching the ponies to a little had sled and thus journeyed for the mail, riding on the sled. They would return from the mail box with snow all over them, up to their eyebrows, but healthy and happy.

Their love for ponies had lingered all through their lives. Out in Montana, they now breed Shetland and other ponies. A letter from Eleanor to one of the Windom girls tells of the prospect of 60 colts due this spring. A few years ago the daughter of Eleanor, the wife of James Haight, came to a Mattes sale and rodeo near Thorp. She and her husband have a ranch at a little crossroads named Van Norman and keep a rural post office there.

The daughter Theodora named for her father and called Teddy by the neighbors now spends practically all her days in a hospital at Jordan, afflicted, so it is understood here, by multiple sclerosis.... Clark County Press

1905 #71 Wirth, William Head W M 60 M Wisconsin N.J./Ohio Farmer 12 O M F Anna Wife W F 53 M Wisconsin NY/Conn House Keeper William Son W M 17 S Wisconsin Wisconsin Farm Laborer 8 Hanson, Hattie Daughter W F 30 M Illinois Wisconsin Anna Grand Daughter W F 8 S Wisconsin Wisconsin George Grand Son W M 7 S Wisconsin Wisconsin Mary Daughter W F 5 S Wisconsin Wisconsin Libbie Daughter W F 4 S Wisconsin Wisconsin Amy Daughter W F 2 S Wisconsin Wisconsin Niman, Lonie servant W F 18 S Ohio Ind/Ohio cook 9

Nothing found on this Wirth or Werth family. Nothing found on the married daughter Hatti Wirth Hanson or Hansen and her family. Possibly moved to Wood County.

1906 sec 35 residence W. M. Young (1915 Garitz, Stafford, Howard properties)

With the decease of Anthony Youngs another of the sturdy pioneers who have helped to develop Wisconsin and make it the grand state it is as a farming and dairying state, has passed away. Born in Norfolk, England, Sept. 6, 1817, he grew up as a farmer lad and always followed his native calling so long as he was able to work. At about thirty years of age Mr. Youngs married Miss Mary Gee of Lincolnshire and soon after came to New York state. From there they came to Footeville, Rock county, Wis., then a short time before the war they moved to Sauk county where they resided until four years ago this fall when they moved to Greenwood. For the past eighteen years the two families have lived together as one family. He was the father of six children, only one boy of the number being dead. The living are: Frank Youngs of Gary, Duvil Co, S.D., Mrs. Rose Wood of the same place, Mrs. Thirza Prouty, Franklin, Sauk Co, Wis., David Youngs of Columbus, Ohio, and William Youngs of this city. Each of the children mentioned had been here to visit their father during the few weeks before his death, which had been anticipated for some time, deceased having been afflicted with kidney trouble for the past few years that turned into diabetes a couple of months before the end came. A niece, Mrs. Lillie Gordon, was also here to visit her uncle a short time before his death. The funeral was held at the home where he died, the M. E. church officiated. The two children from South Dakota and Mrs. Prouty were also present at the funeral and with Wm. Youngs and his aged mother accompanied the remains to their resting place at Reedsburg. She is a present visiting with her daughter, Mrs. Prouty, at Reedsburg, and resting after which she will return to Greenwood where she will continue to make her home with her son and family.

Jan 18, 1906: Word received by Greenwood friends states that Grandma Youngs, mother of Wm. Youngs with whom she lives at Park Falls, is in very poor health since last fall, being confined to the bed a goodly part of the time and having to be lifted from her bed to a chair when she is moved. It is hoped that she may recuperate and get strong again. She is getting well on in years. Greenwood Gleaner

April 12, 1906: Wm. G. Youngs has disposed of the fine residence erected by him a couple of years ago to Mr. Packard, scaler for the Mason & Donaldson Lumber Co. here. Mr. Packard’s family arrived from Chatawba last week. Mr. Youngs has rented a house in River View addition. Park Falls Herald. Greenwood Gleaner

>Aug 30, 1906: Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Youngs left Friday with Geo. Campbell’s span of fancy colored drivers he bought at the Withee auction, to drive to Park Falls, where they will visit with friends for a few days. Greenwood Gleaner

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.

George William Youngs, son of Anthony and Mary Youngs, was born Sept. 15, 1861 in Sauk Co, Wis. He grew to manhood there and in 1884 was united in marriage to Alice Ann Robinson (1864 – 7 Mar 1943). They lived on the home farm until they moved to Greenwood, Clark Co in 1890. When Mr. and Mrs. Youngs moved here they bought the house Mrs. S. L. Gates now lives in. Later they bought 10 acres just north of there and built the house now owned by Mrs. J. S. Andrews. They then bought the Begley Hotel and ran that and logged for Roddis until 1903, when they moved to Park Falls and continued logging for the next three years, returning to Greenwood in 1928 and have resided here ever since. To this union were born four children, Marshall and Harry of Greenwood, Nell (Mrs. Frank Kennedy) deceased and a daughter who died in infancy. He had but one grandson, Stuart Kennedy, who passed away in Aug. 1937. Mr. Youngs passed away at his home, March 15, 1939. He is survived by his wife and sons Marshall and Harry (Herschal 4 Nov 1890 – 22 Oct 1964) of this city, one sister Rose (Mrs. N. P. Wood), Gary, S.D. a brother, David of Galesburg, Ill. One brother, Frank, and a sister Theresa (Mrs. Prouty) preceded him in death. Funeral services were held from the Methodist Church. The body was laid to rest in the Greenwood Cemetery.

Dr. Frank H. Kennedy and Miss Nellie Youngs were quietly married at the M. E. Parsonage, By Rev. Willmarth. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. W. Youngs of Greenwood. She is a graduate of the high school, since which time her services have been rendered at the Big store. The groom was a resident of this city a number of years ago. Since that time he has graduated from one of the leading medical school of this country. He came to Greenwood two years ago and has since enjoyed a good practice in medicine.The Doctor and Mrs. Kennedy have gone to housekeeping in the apartments over the Farmers and Merchants Bank.

This entire community was grieved to learn of the sudden death of Mrs. F. H. Kennedy at Iron Ridge, Wis. Mrs. Kennedy had been ill but a short time with bronchial pneumonia. Nellie Maud Youngs was born at White Mound, Sauk Co, Wis., Mar. 28, 1888. She was the daughter of George William and Alice Ann Youngs of Clinton, Wis. She spent here early days in Sauk Co and later moved to Greenwood with her parents, residing on a farm just south of the city. On Dec. 31st, 1913 she was united in marriage to Dr. Frank H. Kennedy. They resided here for several years and then moved to Withee where they lived for about a year. From Withee they moved to Iron Ridge, where they purchased a drug store and where the doctor enjoys a splendid practice. To them was born one son, Stuart, who is now eleven years old. She is survived by her husband Dr. F. H. Kennedy, one son, Stuart, her father and mother of Clinton, Wis., and two brothers, Marshal of Greenwood and Herschel of Clinton. The body was brought here from Iron Ridge and the funeral was held from the M.E. Church. At the cemetery the local Eastern Star Lodge took charge of the remains and burial was made with their ceremony of ritual for the dead.

Word has been received here of the death of Stuart Kennedy, 21 year old son of Dr. and Mrs. F. H. Kennedy, Waterloo, and grandson of Mr. and Mrs. William Young of this city, with whom he made his home at intervals during the past 11 years. The boy died Aug. 11, 1937, at the Wisconsin General Hospital at Madison, where he had been a patient the past three months. Funeral services were held at the Greenwood Reformed Church, and burial took place in the Greenwood Cemetery. Stuart was born in this city (Greenwood) on April 20, 1916. Since the death of his mother 11 years ago, he made his home here with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Young, a part of the time. He attended both Greenwood and Waterloo schools, graduating from a high school in the latter city several years ago. He spent two years after his graduation in this city, and last fall he entered a beauty culture school in Milwaukee, where he was a student at the time he became ill. Surviving besides his father, step-mother, and grandparents are two uncles, Herschel and Marshall Young, both of Greenwood.

Marshall A. Youngs, 80, Greenwood, died Oct. 9, 1965, at the Havenet Nursing Home in Owen, where he had been a patient for the past 2 years. Services were conducted at the Hill Funeral Home in Greenwood, pastor of Grace Methodist Church officiated, and burial was made in the Greenwood Cemetery. Mr. Youngs was born July 30, 1885, and had lived in the Greenwood area until going to the nursing home. He had never married.

1905 #22 Zill, Fred Head W M 43 M Germany Germany Farmer 12 O M F Louise Wife W F 45 M Germany Germany House Keeper Elizabeth Daughter W F 13 S Minnesota Germany Willie Son W M 9 S Wisconsin Germany

1905 Neillsville, Clark Co., WI Land Records Instrument: 93264 Satisfaction of Mortgage

Frederick William Zell was born in Damnitz, Germany, Sept 26, 1861. In the year 1880 he was united in marriage with Louise Bussian. Some yeas later they came to this country. Three children were born to this union. On Dec 29 1917, his wife preceded him in death. Mr. Zell passed away Aug 19 1932, the cause of his death being cancer of the stomach. He had reached the age of 70 years, 10 months and 23 days. Those who remain to mourn his death are two sons and one daughter, Ferdinand at Swan River, Canada; William and Elizabeth (Mrs. Otto Wehrman) of the Town of Warner. For many years Mr. Zell owned and operated a farm 3 miles west of Greenwood and was well known throughout this vicinity. Funeral services were held from the West Side Immanuel Church. The body was laid to rest in the West Side Cemetery.

Mrs. Fred Zell died at Mendota Dec 31 1917 after an illness of short duration. She was the wife of Fred Zell residing on the West Side. The funeral was held at the West Side Church Jan 3 1918. (U.C.C. East cemetery records = B. 1859 d. 3 Jan 1917, married 1880, parents Anna & Johan Wolhaupt.)

“...Much later, Zell and Dazen (should be “Desens”) , neighbors, who lived three and one-half miles west of town, quarreled and fought; Dazen with a knife, with which he cut Zell in the face, on the hands and wrists. They were both seriously injured and were brought to the North Side Hotel, then operated by Gene Cummings. Both were put into the same room where they could glare at each other. By the doctor's orders they were to be kept in bed, but Dazen got up and started for home and the next -morning was found dead, just outside his own yard....” The Hub of Clark County (1853 - 1934)

The latest victim of careless handling of guns is Herman Desens, a man about thirty years of age who lived with his father across from Fred Zell's place west of town (Greenwood, Clark Co). Friday evening, Oct. 18, 1901 as the two were about to leave the clearing where they had been working, the young man went after his shot gun, which he had left nearby standing against a log. He seized the gun by the muzzle and drew it toward him, and in doing so the hammer cocked, discharging the load of one barrel into his breast. The father hearing the shot, looked up, but noticing his son standing thought nothing of the shot and stooped to his work, when he heard his son give an exclamation and saw him start for the house. The man only went a few yards when he dropped to the ground dead. The funeral occurred at the cemetery on the West Side Sunday afternoon. Deceased, with his father, came to Greenwood about two years ago and have lived together on their small clearing.

Death index and UCC East cemetery index: John Desens 1 July 1833 – 16 July 1907; Herman Desens 1871 – 15 Oct 1901; Henry Desens died 18 Oct 1901, no cemetery info on Henry.

Mr. Otto Wehrman and Miss Elizabeth Zell (25 June 1891 – 24 Dec 1935) took their friends greatly by surprise on Feb. 15, 1910, when they were joined in the holy bonds of wedlock by the Rev. Otto Saewert, who performed a pretty and very impressive ceremony at the home of the groom's father, Mr. Wm. Wehrman. The wedding was a very quiet one, just the immediate relatives being present. The bride and groom were both born and raised near Greenwood. The groom will work his father's farm three miles west of town.

Helen Lois Zell, 91, Greenwood, died Jan 10 1994, at Neillsville Memorial Nursing Home. Funeral services were held at Rinka Funeral Home, Greenwood. Burial was in the Greenwood Cemetery. Helen Lois Cleveland was born on May 25 1902, in Symco, Waupaca Co, to George and Ardella (nee Dilley) Cleveland. She graduated from Greenwood High School and Eau Claire Normal School. She married Alfred Gemmeke on Nov 24 1921 in Spencer. He preceded her in death. She taught school in the Spencer area for three years. She married William Zell (25 Sept 1895 – 23 Feb 1971) on May 2 1928 in Neillsville. After their marriage they moved to the Zell family farm west of Greenwood where she farmed with her husband until his death in February of 1971. She moved into Greenwood and resided there until entering the nursing home in September of 1990. Survivors include one daughter, Margaret Gemmeke (Buford) Wilding, Milwaukee. She was preceded in death by both husbands, her parents, one sister, and three brothers.

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Bordesen, Anton	Head	W	M	3/1861	39	M	13			Norway
Selma	Wife	W	F	3/1866	34	M	13	7	7	Norway
Dagni	Daughter	W	F	7/1885	14	S				Norway
William	Son	W	M	9/1887	12	S				Wisconsin
Emma	Daughter	W	F	12/1888	11	S				Wisconsin
Hilda	Daughter	W	F	9/1891	8	S				Wisconsin
Leo	Son	W	M	2/1894	6	S				Wisconsin
Edwin	Son	W	M	9/1897	2	S				Wisconsin
Elsie	Daughter	W	F	9/1899	12-Aug	S				Wisconsin

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

Name	Relation	Marital	Sex	Color	Age	Birthplace	Occupation	Father Born	Mother Born
Morris Markham	Head	Married	male	White	54	VA	Farmer	VA	VA
Manerva Markham	Wife	Married	female	White	45	VA	House Keeper	VA	VA
Samuel Markham	Son	Single	male	White	18	MO	Laborer	PA	VA
Julie Markham	Dau.	Single	female	White	14	Wisconsin		PA	VA
Amassa Markham	Son	Single	male	White	12	Wisconsin		PA	VA
John Markham	Son	Single	male	White	8	Wisconsin		PA	VA
Mary Markham	Dau.	Single	female	White	6	Wisconsin		PA	VA
Armenia Markham	Dau.	Single	female	White	4	Wisconsin		PA	VA

Mead, William H.	Head	W	M	11/1833	66	M	38			New York
Julia	Wife	W	F	5/1842	58	M	38	7	6	New York
Augus L.	Son	W	M	8/1875	24	S				Wisconsin

Thielen, Henry	Head	W	M	4/1860	40	M	4
Louisa	Wife	W	F	10/1871	28	M	4	3	2
Oscar	Son	W	M	4/1889	11	S
Augusta	Son	W	M	7/1890	9	S
Thorten	Son	W	M	9/1892	8	S
Albert	Son	W	M	3/1893	7	S
Arthur	Son	W	M	7/1894	5	S
Lena	Daughter	W	F	3/1897	3	S
Willie	Son	W	M	9/1899	12-Aug	S

Sheldon, Frederick	Head	W	M	10/1839	60	W	New York
Frank	Son	W	M	8/1880	19	S	Wisconsin
Nancy	Daughter	W	F	2/1884	16	S	Wisconsin

Warner Township

Clark County, Wisconsin

June 7, 1901: Students at Braun Settlement school: Earl, Ben, and Gracie Daugherty

May 1882: A. S. Eaton has bought the residence and farm of J. A. Honeywell, in Greenwood, for the consideration of $3,500. Sometime during this season, he will subdivide a portion of the land into lots to be placed upon the market.

KOLSTAD, Arthur B. (8 Mar 1914 - )

Warner Immanuel Evangelical & Reformed Church Records