Biographical Sketches
Town of Lisbon
Source: “History of Waukesha County, Wisconsin”;
The Western Historical Company, Chicago 1880
Compiled and Edited by Michael R. Reilly
Last Revised 04/20/2006
Note: The following listing also contains individuals who had ties to the Town of Lisbon but were listed under other townships in Waukesha County. Several Lannon Springs also included. See notations following their entries.
SILAS AINSWORTH, farmer and breeder of fine-wool sheep, Sec. 30; P. O. Merton; was born in Stafford, Genesee Co., N. Y., April 27, 1817. He married in the town of Elba, N. Y., Roxana Robe, a native of Simsbury, Hartford Co., Conn.; in 1839, he went to Cook Co., Ill., and the following year (1840) moved his family there; in 1844, they removed to their present home; their children were Henry N., who was born in Batavia, N. Y., April 2, 1839; during the war of the rebellion, he enlisted in Co. F, 1st W. V. I.; he died in the service, at Memphis, Tenn., Oct. 2, 1862; the records of his regiment show that he was a gallant soldier and a genial comrade; Roderic was educated at the State Normal School, at Bloomington, Ill.; he married Miss H. M. Phillips; they have one child, May C.; Clara A., wife of Dr. G. T. Loomis, Cascade, Sheboygan Co., Wis.; Everett, deceased. Mr. Ainsworth and his son Roderic are largely engaged in farming and stock-raising; they make a specialty of raising fine-wool sheep; they have an extensive knowledge of the business, and are among the most successful and prominent growers in the county; their farm is well improved, most desirably located, and well adapted to agriculture and stock-growing. Mr. Ainsworth has been elected to various town offices, and is an active citizen.
JOHN ANDREWS, retired farmer; P. O. Sussex; is a native of Somersetshire, Eng.; he was born Oct. 1, 1815; in 1819, his parents emigrated to America, settling in Belmont, Ohio, where they resided during their life. April 27, 1842, he married, in Richland Co., Ohio, Ann Read; she was born in Somersetshire, Eng.; immediately after their marriage, they came to Wisconsin and located on a farm on Sec. 5, town of Lisbon, Waukesha Co., where they resided until 1858, when they moved to Menomonee Falls, remaining nearly two years, at the end of which time they moved to Sussex, where she died, Feb. 6, 1879; she was a member of the Episcopal Church; he has been very successful in life, is a generous supporter of every interest that gives promise of general good.
THOMAS BLOOR, farmer, Sec. 10; P. O. Hartland, Wis.; was born in the town of Lisbon-Waukesha Co., Wis., June 6, 1850; his parents, John and Mary Bloor, are old settlers, and still honored citizens of that town. In 1875, he married, in Neosha, Dodge Co., Wis., Miss Sophia Mann; after their marriage they resided in the town of Lisbon until 1877, when they moved to their present home; their farm is located south of Hartland, a short distance from Pewaukee Lake, is well improved. [Editor’s Note: Mr. Bloor is listed under the Town of Delafield]
E. BOOTS, proprietor of the Sussex Brewery; P. O. Sussex; is a native of Sussex Co., Eng.; he was born Jan. 7, 1831; in 1850, he came to this country and located in the town of Lisbon, Waukesha Co., Wis., where he married Eleanor Weaver, daughter of William Weaver, Sr., an old settler of Lisbon. Mr. Boots and wife are members of the Episcopal Church; Mr. Boots is an enterprising citizen and a good business man; he became proprietor of the Sussex Brewery in 1861, and has done a successful business since that time.
HENRY BOOTS, Sussex, was born in the County Sussex, Eng., in 1832; he came to the United States in 1852, locating in Lisbon, Waukesha Co., the same year. He married, in Lisbon, Esther Munn, a native of County Kent, Eng.; they have three children living-Henry, Frederick and Eugene; Mr. Boots and wife are members of the Episcopal Church.
WILLIAM BROWN, farmer, Sec. 2; P. O. Sussex; he was born in the County Kent, Eng., June 21, 1829; he came to this country in 1841, and lived at Rochester, N. Y., until 1845, then came to the town of Lisbon, Waukesha Co., Wis., where he married on the 28th of March, 1852, Sarah Russell, who was born in the County Kent, Eng., May 3, 1831, and is the daughter of Richard and Elizabeth Russell, who settled in Lisbon about 1850; Mr. Brown and wife are members of the Episcopal Church; their children are Sarah, born July 24, 1853; she is the wife of Robert Bates, Clark Co., Wis.; William J., born March 28, 1856; George R., born Sept. 2, 1858; Harriet M., born April 20, 1861, is the wife of Wilfred Snyder, Milwaukee; Mary Jane, born June 23, 1863; Charles A., born Sept. 12, 1865; Lydia A., born July 15, 1868; Mr. Brown owns 70 acres of improved land well located.
MICHAEL M. BUSH, of the firm of Ira Rowell & Sons, is a son of German and Huldah Bush. natives of Vermont, but removed to York State about 1815 or 1816; Mr. Bush was born in Niagara Co., N. Y., in 1832, and spent his earlier life with his parents, on a farm in his native county, till 1854, when he came to Waukesha Co., Wis., and located in the town of Merton, where he followed farming, clerking and teaching for six years; returning, in 1860, to Niagara Co., N. Y., he lived with his father, on the farm, till 1873, when he came again to Waukesha Co., and became a partner in the firm of Ira Rowell & Sons, in the manufacture of farming implements, etc., etc. He was married in January, 1866, to Miss Matilda, a daughter of Ira and Maria Rowell, now of the town of Lisbon, Waukesha Co., Wis., formerly of Livingston Co., N. Y.; their children are Gertrude and Ira. Mrs. Bush and children are members of the Episcopal Church. [Editor’s Note: Mr. Bush is listed under the Town of Oconomowoc]
WILLIAM BUTLER, farmer; Sec. 1; P. O. Sussex; is a native of Yorkshire, England; born in 1826; in about 1843, he came to this country with his parents, William and Sarah Butler; they settled in Lisbon, where he died; she is still a resident of Lisbon, aged 80 years. Dec. 4, 1849, William, the subject of this sketch, married, in Milwaukee, Agnes Davidson, a native of Blackburn, Scotland; born in 1825; she was the daughter of James and Marian Davidson, who settled in the town of Lisbon in 1849; they have twelve children, viz.: William, Jr.; Marian, wife of Robert Booth; Sarah, James, Agnes, Georgiana, John, Lizzie, Andrew, Maggie, Harriet and Jane. Mr. Butler is one of as successful farmers as there is in Waukesha County; he owns 250 acres of land, all well improved and finely located, containing almost every natural advantage.
HON. GEORGE CAIRNCROSS, a resident of Waukesha Co., Wis., for more than thirty-eight years, is a native of County Midlothian, Scotland; was born near Edinburgh, July 1, 1812. He received a liberal education in his native country, and, in 1842, emigrated to America, located in the town of Lisbon, which has been his home since. In 1857, he was a member of the Wisconsin Assembly, and was, for a period of over thirteen years, a County Superintendent of the Poor, and for several years a member of the Town and County Boards of Supervisors; all of those offices he filled with credit to himself and satisfaction to his constituents. Politically, he has been identified with the Republican party since its organization; was at its birth in Madison, Wis., and is a firm and consistent supporter of its principles. In October, 1845, he married, in the town of Merton, Waukesha Co., Wis., Amy M. Allen; she was born in Conneaut, Ohio; came to Wisconsin in 1843, and died in the town of Lisbon, in 1870, aged 48 years. She was a member of the Congregational Church, a sincere and Christian woman. Their children are Clara A., wife of John Ross, of the village of Pewaukee; George A., traveling salesman for a Milwaukee firm; James W., a physician at Mukwonago, he married Miss Ellen Smith of Pewaukee; Andrew D., now in Memphis, Tenn. Mr. Cairncross’ farm is located on Sec. 32, is finely improved, and is known as the “Forest Home.” He has been very successful in life, and now has retired from active business, and is living in ease and comfort. P. O., Pewaukee.
J. W. CAIRNCROSS, M. D., Mukwonago; was born Sept. 19, 1852, in Lisbon, Waukesha Co., Wis., of which town his parents, George and Amy Cairncross, were farmers; alter a course of study in the district schools and the Pewaukee high school, be began the study of medicine with M. K Hewitt, a graduate and warm friend of Bellevue Medical College, New York City, and at whose instance young Cairncross catered this well and widely known medical school, graduating therefrom as physician and surgeon in February, 1875; locating at once in Mukwonago, he has established a most satisfactory practice. He married Miss Helen, daughter of Isaac Smith, of Pewaukee; they have an infant son, as yet unnamed. The Doctor is a Republican and a member of Pewaukee Lodge, l. O. O. F. This family originated and derive the name from the cairns and crosses of Scotland, and is one of the pioneer families in the county settling here in 1842. [Editor’s Note: Mr. Cairncross is listed under the Town of Mukwonago]
FRANK P. COGSWELL, painter, Pewaukee; was born in the town of Lisbon, Waukesha Co., Wis., June 17, 1851; his father, David F. Cogswell, was a native of Bennington, Vt., came to Wisconsin and settled in Waukesha County at an early day. He married, in the town of Lisbon, in 1850, Mary J. Potter; was interested in many business enterprises in this county for several years, and a portion of the time was owner of and run the Pewaukee flour mills; his wife died in Pewaukee; he is now living at Sheboygan Falls; their children are Franc P., and Laura E., wife of Mr. Porier, Green Bay. Franc P., the oldest of the children, and the subject of this sketch, was educated at Detroit, Mich., and early in life learned the painter’s trade which he has followed for several years. He is an active and leading member in the literary society of this village. He understands his business thoroughly, and consequently has a prosperous and constantly increasing trade in the line of ornamental, house, sign, carriage painting, etc. [Editor’s Note: Mr. Cogswell is listed under the Town of Pewaukee]
RICHARD COOLING, retired, Sussex; is a native of England; born in Dorchestershire, Aug. 19, 1813; learned the blacksmith’s trade in his native country, and in 1838, crossed the Atlantic and worked at his trade in Genesee, Livingston Co., N. Y., where he married, on the 3d of February, 1838, Mary E. White, a native of Vermont, born April 4, 1820; they came to Wisconsin in 1842; located at Sussex, Waukesha Co., where she died, Oct. 27, 1874; their children were Emily F., born April 14, 1839; was the wife of W. Davidson; she died April 22, 1876; John T., born Nov. 16, 1846, died April 12, 1847; Esther Ann, born March 28, 1848; is the wife of James Templeton, Sussex; Henry C., born Dec. 15, 1851; died Nov. 7, 1854; Mary E., born Dec. 4, 1857; died Jan. 20, 1858; Susan A., born Aug. 12, 1866; resides with her father. Mr. Cooling is a leading man in the Episcopal Church; was Chairman of the Town Board of Supervisors two terms, and has filled various other local offices. He was the first appointed in the village of Sussex, and was in the mercantile business in that village over fifteen years.
JOSEPH COOPER, farmer, Sec. 17; P. O. Pewaukee; was born in Lincolnshire, England, March 7, 1827. He married in Lincolnshire, Helen Roberts; they came to this country in 1852; first settled in the town of Lisbon, Waukesha Co., Wis., where they remained until 1855, when they moved to where they now live; their children are Elizabeth, Mary, George and Henry. Mr. Cooper, in company with George Roberts, a brother-in-law, owns 202 acres of land; they are leading farmers and have improvements that compare favorably with any in the county. [Editor’s Note: Mr. Cooper is listed under the Town of Pewaukee]
RICHARD CRAVEN, Jr., farmer; P. O. Sussex; was born in the town of Lisbon, Waukesha Co., Wis., Feb. 3, 1845; his parents are Richard and Margaret Craven, who settled in Lisbon in 1837. February 14, 1866, he married, in Lisbon, Mary E. Ottawa; they have seven children-William R., George E., Everett A., Margaret E., Ida E., Myron J., and Homer W. Mr. Craven is extensively engaged in farming, and is very successful.
ANDREW L. DAVIDSON, farmer, Sec. 23; P. O. Sussex; was born in Scotland Sept. 8, 1872. He married, in his native place, Margaret Gray; in 1850, they came to this country, and settled in the town of Lisbon, Waukesha Co., Wis., the same year; their children are James, who served in Company B, 48th W. V. I., in the war of the rebellion. He married Sarah Frost, of Lisbon; Andrew, his second son, has been married twice; his first wife was Eliza Stone; his present wife, Rosdelia Rosier; Jane G., oldest daughter, is the wife of John Temper; John, the third son, lives in Milwaukee; Thomas, the fourth son, married Phebe Rosier; Marian, second daughter, is the wife of Walter W. Gourlee; Margaret, Walter, Alexander, William, Agnes, and Emma live at home. Mr. Davidson owns a finely improved farm. IN early life he learned the stonemason trade, which he worked at for over forty years, being a skillful workman. He always commanded good wages.
SAMUEL DAUGHERTY [or Dougherty], Sec. 29; P. O. Pewaukee; was born in Belchertown, Hampshire Co., Mass., March 25, 1814; in 1837, he came to Wisconsin, and established the first bakery in what is now the city of Milwaukee, running it but a short time. He came from Milwaukee to Lisbon, Waukesha Co.; remained a few months, then returned to his native State. Sept. 9, 1840, he married, in Boston, Mass., Caroline C. Vanevar, a native of Boston, born Sept. 9, 1817; after their marriage, they lived in Hadley, Mass., until 1851, in which year they moved to the town of Lisbon, Waukesha Co., Wis., where she died on the 16th of June, 1878; she was a most exemplary and Christian woman; their children are Edward, who was a soldier in the 28th W. V. I. during the war of the rebellion; he married Miss Martha Haskins, of Pewaukee; Alexander R., lives in Boston, Mass.; he married Frances Burns of that city; Corrine A., wife of Arthur J. Pierce, of Boston, Mass.; Caroline E., and Ella M. reside with their father. Mr. Dougherty has a nicely improved farm. In early life, he learned the painter’s trade, which he has followed for a number of years in Massachusetts and in this State. His father, Samuel Dougherty, was one of the first settlers of the town of Lisbon; and was an honored and respected citizen.
JAMES S. DENT, a prominent citizen of Menomonee, was born in Hornellsville, Steuben Co., N. Y., Aug. 1, 1831; he came to Wisconsin in 1842, with his parents, Richard and Jean Dent; they settled in the town of Menomonee, Waukesha Co., where they resided during their life. He married in Granville, Milwaukee Co., on the 5th of February, 1863, Lemyra J. Oliver; she was born in Orleans Co., N. Y., and was the daughter of John and Elizabeth J. Oliver, who settled in the town of Lisbon, in about 1846, and are now residents of Waukesha; they have five children living-Andrew B., Willis J., Alice, Elmer, and Sylvie; in 1861, Mr. Dent was Assistant United States Marshal, and in 1876, was a member of the Wisconsin Assembly, and Chairman of the Menomonee Town Board twice, Assessor several terms, and has several other offices; he owns 120 acres of land and is a successful and leading farmer; his farm is on Sec. 17, is well improved and only a short distance from Menomonee Falls, his post office address; Mr. Dent is an active and consistent supporter of the principles of the Republican party; in every position he has filled, he has given universal satisfaction to his constituents and to the people in general. [Editor’s Note: Mr. Dent is listed under the Town of Menomonee]
WILLIAM DUNN, farmer, Sec. 5; P. O Merton; was born in County Limerick, Ireland; he emigrated to this country in 1844. Married, in Lockport, N. Y., in August of that year, Rosa A. Brady, immediately after their married they came to Wisconsin, settled in the town of Lichfield, Washington Co., where they resided until 1868, in which year they moved to their present home; their children are John, now in Hall Co., Neb.; Michael, a farmer, Sec. 6, town of Lisbon; Mary, deceased; William, deceased; Thomas J., a teacher, was educated in Carroll College, Waukesha, and in the Wisconsin University; has taught school several terms; Catherine, deceased; Rose A., home with parents; Bridget E., wife of Charles Fleming, Washington Co., Wis. Margaret, Catherine, Agnes and William F., Mr. Dunn and family are members of the Catholic Church. In politics he acts with the Democrat party. He owns a well-located farm of 110 acres. His oldest son (John) married in Nebraska, Miss McNeill. Michael, the second son, married Sarah Tilly of this town (Lisbon.)
ISAAC EDWARDS, farmer and stock-raiser, Sec. 2; P. O. Pewaukee; was born in Quebec, Canada, in 1834; came to Wisconsin with his parents, Henry and Ellen Edwards, in 1855; they settled in the town of Lisbon, Waukesha Co., where they still reside, old and respected citizens. He married in Lisbon, Mary Ann Wilkins, daughter of James and Mary Ann Wilkins, of that town; their children are Melinda, Cora, Julia, Ida, Irene and Nellie. In 1865 Mr. Edwards moved on his present farm; he owns 136 acres of land, is extensively engaged in stock-raising, and is one of Pewaukee’s most active and enterprising citizens; his farm is well improved and located in a fine expanse of country, and possessing almost every advantage for agricultural and stock-raising purposes.[Editor’s Note: Mr. Edwards is listed under the Town of Pewaukee]
JAMES GAYNOR, Sr., Sec. 25; P. O. Sussex; was born in County Longford, Ireland, in 1812. He married in his native County, Ann Brown; they came to this country in 1849, and the same year settled in the town of Lisbon, Waukesha Co., Wis., where they still reside; their children are John, James, John A., Mary, and Margaret; the second oldest, James, was born in County Longford, Ireland, in 1849; he has traveled extensively, and has visited nearly every place of importance in the Northwest and on the Pacific slope; he is now engaged in farming, and is also proprietor of saw-mill located in the village of Sussex; he has 280 acres of land; has on his place a deer park, well stocked with deer. The youngest of the boys, John A., is a graduate of the Wisconsin University, is now District Attorney in Grand Rapids, Wis. Mary, the oldest daughter, is the wife of James Madden, of Lisbon. The youngest, Margaret, is the wife of Alexander Caldwell, of Pewaukee.
I. D. GOODWIN, farmer; P. O. Hartland; was born in Onondaga Co., N. Y., Nov. 23, 1820; in 1832,’ he removed with his parents to Springwater, Livingston Co., where he remained until 1842, in which year he came to Wisconsin and located on a farm near Lake Five, in the town of Lisbon, Waukesha Co.; in 1858, he moved to the village of Merton, thence to Hartland in 1859, and, in 1866, moved to Dartford, Green Lake Co., from there to Beaver Dam, where he lived about four years, afterward went to Appleton, and from there to Jones Co., Iowa, then returned to this county, located on his farm, adjoining the village of Hartland, where he has since resided. Mr. Goodwin has been three times married; his first wife was Mary A. Calkins, of Columbia Co., N. Y.; she died in Lisbon; they had one child Alvin, now deceased; his second wife was Matilda Palmer, a native of Green Co.. N. Y.; she also died in Lisbon; the maiden name of his present wife was Freelove Wright; she was born in Fishkill, N. Y.; her first husband, D. Gale, was a pioneer settler of Pewaukee; he died in Delafield; their children are Ellen E. (now wife of Hiram Smith, Port Henry, N. Y.), Mary K (wife of K. C. Sage, of Juneau Co., Wis.); children by present marriage are Harry W. and Henry B.; the youngest, Henry B., is now deceased. Mr. Goodwin owns a pleasantly located and well-improved farm adjoining the village of Hartland. [Editor’s Note: Mr. Goodwin is listed under the Town of Merton]
J. A. GRISWOLD, farmer, Sec. 12; Duplainville; was born in this town (Pewaukee), July 1 1845; his parents are A. W. and Elizabeth Griswold, pioneer settlers and still honored residents of Pewaukee; he married Fanny Jeffery, daughter of William and Mary Jeffery, early settlers of the town of Lisbon, this county; they were married March 30, 1868; have three children—Alice E., Mary E. and Willard M. Mr. Griswold holds the office of Justice of the Peace; he is extensively engaged in farming, and is a man of much energy and enterprise.”[Editor’s Note: Mr. Griswold is listed under the Town of Pewaukee]
WILLIAM HASKINS, farmer, Sec. 4; P. O. Pewaukee; this gentleman, a pioneer settler of the town of Pewaukee, is a native of Gloucestershire, England; was born near Bristol in 1812; he married in his native country, Sarah S. Campbell; they emigrated to this country, and settled in Pewaukee, when it was comparatively a wilderness, and endured the hardships and privations that the early settlers of any new country must necessarily undergo; their children are Sarah A., now the wife of William Bolles, Pewaukee; Mary, wife of George Hodgson, also of Pewaukee; Martha, wife of Edward Dougherty {Daughtery], of thetown of Lisbon, this county; Emily S., wife of John Hodgson, Jr., Pewaukee; John married Melissa A. Storms, lives in Andrew Co., Mo.; Jane, wife of J. T. Weaver, Lisbon, this county; George W., married Julia A. Skeeper, resides in Pewaukee; Edwin, at home. Mr. Haskins owns 80 acres of valuable land adjacent to the village of Pewaukee; he justly ranks among the pioneer settlers of Waukesha County; when he cast his fortunes in Pewaukee he had scarcely anything; but, entering land, he set about improving with that untiring industry characteristic of him, and has made himself a home where he surrounded by comforts. [Editor’s Note: Mr. Haskins is listed under the Town of Pewaukee]
THOMAS HODGSON, farmer, Sec. 25; P. O. Waukesha; was born in Yorkshire, England, on the 24th of April, 1850; came to this country with his parents, John and Anna Hodgson, settled in the town of Pewaukee, Waukesha Co., Wis.; he married on the 17th of December, 1872, in the town of Lisbon, Alvina Keeter; she was the daughter of Jacob and Henrietta Keeter, of this county, and was born Aug. 14, 1851; they have one child, James H., born Dec. 12, 1873. Mr. Hodgson owns 91 acres of land most desirably located. [Editor’s Note: Mr. Hodgson is listed under the Town of Pewaukee]
MATTHEW HOWITT, miller; Mukwonago; born in Livingston Co., N. Y., Jan. 2, 1838; son of Andrew and Agnes (McKerrow) Howitt, who emigrated from Scotland; Matthew attended the schools of his native county, residing there until 1856, when the family settled in the town of Lisbon; three years later he entered the flouring mill at Pewaukee, learned the business, and with B. Boorman, bought the Kellogg mill in Vernon, owned it two years, and sold it in 1864; spent a year in Sauk Co., Wis., and has since been in the milling business in Waukesha Co.; in 1878, the brothers Matthew and John Howitt, bought and now own the water-power, grist and saw-mill in Mukwonago; they also own and lease the cheese factory. The parents died in Lisbon, leaving ten children. Mr. Howitt married Mary, Vass of Vernon, who died in 1872, leaving a son John W.; his present wife was Miss Mary J. Small, of Lisbon; they have two children, Belle and George Roy. Mr. Howitt is a Republican, and was Chairman of the town in 1889. JOHN JEFFERY, farmer, Sec. 2; P. O. Sussex. This gentleman, one of the first settlers in the north part of Lisbon, was born in County Kent, England, May 22, 1818; in 1844, he came to this country. Married in Oneida Co., N. Y., Mary A. Callow; she was also born in England; in 1843, they moved to Wisconsin, settling in the town of Lisbon, Waukesha Co., which has been their home since; their children are William H., Ann, wife of Myron Oliver; Jane, wife of Franklin Oliver; Mary, wife of Albert Crouch; Emily Louise, Alice and Albert; all of the above live in Lisbon, except the Mrs. Olivers, who live in Verona, Minn. There are three children deceased, viz., George, who was a soldier in the 28th W. V. I., during the war of the rebellion, and died in the service at Helena, Ark.; he was a good soldier. Elizabeth and George died in Lisbon. Mr. Jeffery has witnessed the trials and privations of pioneer life in North Lisbon, and has a vivid recollection of it as a vast forest. He owns 130 acres of land. [Editor’s Note: Mr. Howitt is listed under the Town of Mukwonago]
WILLIAM JEFFERY, farmer, Sec. 2; P. O. Sussex; was born in 1820, County Kent, England. He married in his native county, Mary A. Wildish; they crossed the Atlantic in 1852; purchased a farm in the town of Lisbon, Waukesha Co., Wis., the same year, and have been residents of that town since; their children are George, Fannie, Jane, Mary, Laura and Clara A.; the second oldest, Mary, is the wife of J. A. Griswold of Pewaukee; the third oldest, Jane, is the wife of Rev. Samuel Jolliffe, M. E. minister, North Prairie, Wis. Mr. Jeffery owns 105 acres of land; is a most successful farmer; the improvements on his farm buildings, etc., are of the best.
MICHAEL KEATING, Sec. 30; P. O. Lannon Springs; was born in County Tipperary, Ireland, April 3, 1835; when he was 2 years of age, his parents, Michael and Ellen Keating, immigrated to Montreal, Canada, thence to Washington Co., N. Y., where they remained until the year of 1843, when they came to Wisconsin and lived in the city of Milwaukee one year, then moved to the town of Lisbon, Waukesha County, where the subject of this notice married Miss Katie Salmon, and resided in Lisbon until 1872, in which year they moved to their present home; they have one daughter, Nellie. Mr. Keating owns 124 acres of land. Mr. K. is Postmaster of Lannon Springs. [Editor’s Note: Mr. Keating is listed under the Town of Menomonee]
JOHN KENDELL, farmer, Sec. 1; P. O. Sussex; was born in Dorsetshire, England, Jan. 26, 1834; he married, in his native country, Mary Ann Spurrier; she died in England, and he came to this country in 1871; located in the town of Pewaukee, Waukesha Co., Wis., which has been his home since. Feb. 6, 1875, he married his present wife, Mary A. Kendell, a native of Dorchester, Eng., widow of Nicholas Kendell, and the daughter of James W. and Mary A. Wilkins, who were esteemed citizens of Lisbon, this county; by Mr. Kendell’s first marriage there were three children-Fannie J., now the wife of J. W. Wilkins, a leading farmer of Pewaukee; Henry W., George W. Mr. Kendell owns a pleasantly located farm, and is a liberal and public-spirited citizen, always ready and willing to take part in any enterprise that gives promise of general good. [Editor’s Note: Mr. Kendell is listed under the Town of Pewaukee]
WILLIAM LEADLEY, farmer, Sec. 36; P. O. Sussex; was born in Yorkshire, England, July 15, 1823; in 1851, he came to the United States; shortly after his arrival, he came to Waukesha, Wis., where he lived about three years, then went to the town of Delafield, where he married Alice Chambers, also a native of Yorkshire, England; they resided in Delafield about three years, at the end of which time they moved to their present home; their children are Thomas, Margaret A., Alice M., Elizabeth M., John R., Ruth A. and Dora E. Mr. Leadley and wife are members of the Bible Christian Church. In politics he is a Republican; owns a well-improved farm of 88 acres; he is an upright man, a good citizen, and liberally supports every enterprise that he believes beneficial to the public in general. Mr. Leadley’s daughter Margaret A. is the wife of Herbert Stone; his daughter Alice M. is the wife of Charles E. Tempest.
HON. THOMAS McCARTY, Sec. 19; P. O. Lannon Springs; was born in Buffalo, N. Y., Oct. 29, 1838; in 1842, his parents, Dennis and Sarah McCarty, came to Wisconsin and located in the town of Menomonee, Waukesha County, where the subject of this notice received a liberal education; he has been Chairman of the Menomonee Town Board seven terms, and was chosen Chairman of the County Board in 1876, and was a member of the Wisconsin Assembly two terms, 1870 and 1877; is a farm by occupation; he owns a pleasantly located farm of 160 acres; he is closely identified with the public affairs of the town of Menomonee, and is an earnest worker in behalf of her interests, and therefore is deservedly very popular with the people; he is a liberal giver, and every worthy enterprise, public or private, receives from him an earnest support. [Editor’s Note: Mr. McCarty is listed under the Town of Menomonee]
WILLIAM McDONALD, proprietor of general store and farmer; P. O. Sussex; is a native of Perthshire, Scotland; was born in the Parish of St. Martin’s Feb. 25, 1830; in 1854, he came to the United States, locating in the town of Lisbon, Waukesha Co., Wis., where he married, on the 20th of January, 1866, Elizabeth Cottam, a native of Lincolnshire, England, born Feb. 13, 1844; they have four children-William I., Robert A., Elizabeth A. and Ella E.; one child deceased, Norman A. Mr. McDonald has been engaged in a mercantile business in the town of Lisbon over twelve years, and, by his close application to his business and strict integrity, secured a good trade; politically, he acts with the Republican party; has been elected to various local offices; was Chairman of the Town Board; also Justice of the Peace four years. His father, Robert McDonald, was born in Duall, Perthshire, Scotland; he married, in the Parish of Kilspindie, Perthshire, Jennette Moyes; they emigrated to this country in 1854, settling in town of Lisbon, Waukesha Co., Wis., the same year, where they have resided during their life; their children were James, deceased; he was a member of the Wisconsin Assembly in 1869; William, whose name heads this sketch; Robert lives in New York; Ann, wife of John B. Melrose, of Lisbon. Mrs. William McDonald’s parents were Isaac and Elizabeth Cottam, natives of England, who came to this country in 1845, living in Genesee, N. Y., until 1850, when they came to this (Waukesha) county, where he died in 1875; she is still living, an esteemed woman.
JOHN MITCHELL, farmer, Merton; was born in the Parish of Galston, Ayrshire, Scotland, Nov. 19, 1823; received a good education in his native county, and in 1842, he crusaded the Atlantic to Livingston Co., N. Y., where he remained until 1849, in which year he came West; settled in the town of Lisbon, Waukesha Co., Wis., residing in that town and in Merton until 1853, when he remove to New Lisbon, Juneau Co., Wis., purchased a farm and engaged in farming there until 1855, when he bought his present home in the village of Merton, being a resident of that village since; Oct. 2, 1849. he married in Castile, Wyoming Co., N. Y., Miss C. A; Lovejoy, a native of White Creek, Washington Co., N. Y., born Jan. 7, 1825; they have two children, viz., Jennie, born in Lisbon, Waukesha Co., Wis., Nov. 11, 1850, is now the wife of Henry Kuntz, proprietor of Poynette Upper Mills (flouring), Columbia Co., Wis.; Willie, born in Merton, Jane 17, 1864. Mr. Mitchell has been more than ordinarily successful in life; be owns over 400 acres of land in various portions of Wisconsin, besides a great amount of other interests; he has filled the position of Notary Public since 1865, was Justice of the Peace ten years, and has been at various times selected to fill other public offices. [Editor’s Note: Mr. Mitchell is listed under the Town of Merton]
HON. ELISHA PEARL, farmer, Sec. 29; P. O. Merton; was born in Eastford, Windham Co., Conn., March 7, 1819; when he was 14 years old, he went to the town of West Brookfield and learned the cabinet-making trade, continuing in it until 1838, when he went to Hartford, there remaining until the following year (1839), when he came to Milwaukee, Wis., and in co-partnership with Lucas Pearl, a brother of his, engaged in the clothier’s business, in which they continued about one year; in 1841, he returned to Hartford, Conn.; in 1842, he again came to Wisconsin and purchased a half-section of land in the town of Lisbon, Waukesha Co., which he still owns. In 1844, he married in Woodstock, Conn., Sarah Trowbridge, a native of Eastford, Conn., born Jan. 13, 1820; their children are Philip H., now in Detroit, Mich.; Edward S., a leading farmer of Lisbon, was a soldier in a Wisconsin Volunteer Regiment during the war of the rebellion; he married Louise Eastman, of Merton; Eugene, an artist in the city of New York. Mr. Pearl was a member of the Wisconsin Assembly in 1853, and has filled various town offices; in politics, he is a consistent Republican; he is one of those enterprising and public-spirited men that always take an active part in advancing the public interests.
HENRY PHILLIPS, farmer, Sec. 7; P. O. Merton; was born in Dryden, Tompkins Co., N. Y., on the 12th of November, 1817. In 1841, he married, in his native town, Sarah Miller, a native of Pittstown, Rensselaer Co., N. Y.; the year following their marriage (1842), they came to Wisconsin and settled in the town of Lisbon, Waukesha Co., and it has been their home since; they have had ten children, five of whom are living, viz.: Edmund B., now of Chicago, Ill.; he married, in Merton, Agnes King; Huldah M., wife of Roderick Ainsworth, a leading farmer of Lisbon; William H., now of Chicago, married Lucretia Hayden; Albert married Lizzie Welch; and George W. Mr. Phillips owns over 300 acres of land; he has been Chairman of the Lisbon Town Board of Supervisors several terms, and Justice previous to this…..of the Peace a number of years; is a generous and enterprising man, takes an active interest in public affairs, and does all in his power to promote the public weal of his town and county.
A. J. POLER, farmer, Sec. 19; P. O. Merton; was born in Royalton, Niagara Co., N. Y., Jan. 19, 1833; in 1845, he came with his parents, Jeremiah and Unice(sic) Poler, to Wisconsin; they settled in the town of Merton, Waukesha Co., where A. J. assisted his father in making a home in the then new country, and engaged in agricultural pursuits in the town of Merton until about 1869, when he moved to his present home in the town of Lisbon. He married, in Orleans Co., N. Y., Anna Lane, a native of that county, a most estimable woman; they have three children-George E., Walter S. and Frank; Mr. Poler and family are members of the Baptist Church at Merton; in politics he acts with the Republican party; owns 126 acres of well-improved land, well located, adjacent to the village of Merton. Mr. Poler takes an active interest in religious and educational matters, and has filled several school offices; his father, J. Poler, resides in the village of Merton, an old and esteemed citizen; his mother is deceased; she was an earnest Christian woman, one of those pioneer mothers whom we ever hold in grateful remembrance.
THOMAS S. REDFORD, farmer; P. O. Sussex; was born in York, Genesee Co., N. Y.; when he was 12 years old, his parents, Arthur S. and Mary Redford, moved to Perrysburg, Cattaraugus Co., where he remained until his coming to Wisconsin in 1835; he was the first settler in the town of Lisbon, which has now been his home for nearly forty-five years; he put up the first building (a log cabin) in that town, and made the first improvements, and has been identified with the growth and prosperity of the town from its infancy. Mr. R. has been married three times; his first wife was Caroline Vanvlack; she died in 1853; they had two children-Adelbert, now of Dorchester, Neb., his wife was Mary Selby; Sylvester, who married Esther Dale, they reside in the town of Pewaukee; second wife was Jane Reely, she died in 1864; by this marriage there are two children-Emma, wife of William Hodgson, St. Mary’s, Kan.; his present wife was Abagail Newell, a native of Dutchess Co., N. Y.; they have one child, Mabel B., born March 1, 1875. Mr. Redford owns 160 acres of land; is a Republican in politics; his farm is well-improved and desirably located. Mr. Redford is an active member of the Old Settlers’ Society, and takes a deep interest in its meetings.
THOMPSON RICHMOND, farmer, Sec. 29; P. O. Merton; was born in Ashford, Windham Co., Conn.; Nov. 29, 1817; his father, Hon. Michael Richmond, was elected several times a member of the Connecticut Legislature, and was a leading merchant in Ashford a number of years; his mother was Polly Byles, a most estimable woman; she was married to Michael Richmond in Connecticut; he is still living; she died in 1879. Thompson Richmond, the subject of this sketch, was educated in Ashford, and in about 1837, engaged in the mercantile business in Woodstock, Vt., until 1842, in which year he came to Wisconsin, and located in the town of Lisbon, Waukesha Co., where he has since resided; his first wife was Nancy M. Dean, a native of Ashford, Conn., her first husband, Chauncey Palmer, died in 1839; she married Mr. Richmond in 1850. By Mr. Richmond’s first marriage there was one son, Thompson P., who served in the 28th R. W. V. I., during the war of the rebellion, is now a druggist in Brooklyn, N. Y.; Mr. Richmond and present wife have two adopted children-Sarah C. and Edna S., the latter is the wife of J. T. Ringrose, Jackson Co., Wis. Mr. Richmond owns nearly a section of finely improved land; is one of Waukesha Co.’s most extensive and enterprising farmers, and takes an active part in the development and growth of the county.
GEORGE ROBERTS, farmer, Sec. 17; P. O. Pewaukee, was born in Lincolnshire, England, June 3, 1825; came to this country in 1852; lived in Lisbon, this county, until 1855, then came to Pewaukee, where he owns, in connection with Joseph Cooper, 202 acres of finely improved land. [Editor’s Note: Mr. Roberts is listed under the Town of Pewaukee]
ARCHIBALD RODGER, farmer, Sec. 21; P. O. Sussex; is a native of Perthshire, Scotland; was born Sept. 23, 1809, came to this country in 1841, located in the town of Lisbon, Waukesha Co., Wis., where he has since resided. He married, in Lisbon, Augusta Templeton; she died March, 1876, they had four children-George, now deceased; Agnes, now the wife of Alexander Terner, Brandon, Fond du Lac Co., Wis.; Jeanette, wife of James Vance; they also live in Brandon; Isabel, wife of George McKerrow, a leading farmer of Lisbon; they have one child, Jennie B. Mr. Rodger owns 95 acres of well-improved land, and is one of Lisbon’s well-to-do and energetic citizens.
JOHN ROSS, Pewaukee, is a native of Scotland, was born June 30, 1841. In 1842, his parents, Daniel and Catherine Ross, emigrated to this country; lived in Akron, Ohio, until 1844, when they came to Wisconsin, located in the town of Delafield, Waukesha Co., residing there until the following year, when they moved to Pewaukee, where she died shortly afterward, and he in 1865. Their children are John, Catherine, now wife of I. S. Redford, of Menomonee, this county, and Elizabeth, now deceased. The oldest of these children, John Ross, has resided in this county since his parents’ coming. During the war of the rebellion, he served in Co. F, 5th W. V. I., enlisted at Waukesha, in 1861, mustered into the service at Madison, served until May, 1865, when he was honorably discharged. A few months prior to his being discharged, he was transferred from Co. F, 5th Reg., to Co. G, 52d Wis. Reg., and made Second Lieutenant, being discharged as such. He participated in many severe engagements, the principal ones being-Yorktown, Williamsburg, front of Richmond, 7 days, Manassas, Crampton’s Gap, Antietam, Fredericksburg (twice), Gettysburg, Hagerstown, Rappahannock Bridge and the battle of the Wilderness, where he was severely wounded, on the 5th of May, 1864; he was also wounded at Fredericksburg No. 2. In 1871, he went to California, and was in the employ of different railroad companies in a survey party through California and some of the Territories, until September, 1876, when he returned to this county, Oct. 10, 1876. He married, in Pewaukee, Miss Clara A., daughter of the Hon. George Cairncross, of Lisbon, this county. They have two children-Floyd and Amy. Mr. Ross is the present Chairman of the County Board of Supervisors. He is extensively engaged in the manufacture of lime, which business he has been engaged in several years; is an energetic business man, and an enterprising, public-spirited citizen. [Editor’s Note: Mr. Ross is listed under the Town of Pewaukee]
IRA ROWELL, an extensive farmer, Sec. 6; P. O. Merton; is a native of New Hampshire, was born in 1803. Jan. 1, 1827; he married in Eaton, Madison Co., N. Y., Maria L. Ford, a native of that place, born in 1804; in 1842, they came to Wisconsin and located in the town of Lisbon, Waukesha Co., where they have since lived; success has rewarded their efforts in every enterprise, and they have accumulated a handsome property; their children now living are Kendrick J., of Oconomowoc; he married Esther Butterfield; Lewis F., married Patience Roman; they moved to Lewis Co., Minn., where they now live; Gibson E., Hartford, Wis., married Jane Rice; Ira B., Menomonee Falls he married twice; his first wife is deceased, present wife was Louise Chipman; Guilford D., Appleton, married Eliza J. Thompson; Mark M., Oconomowoc, married Jennie Carey; Dwight A., Hartford, Wis., married Harriet C. Thompson; Matilda M., wife of M. M. Bush, Oconomowoc; George N., Menomonee Falls, married Mary Welch; Horace V., Lisbon, married Emma T., daughter of Ira and Emeline Wheelock, pioneer settlers of Wisconsin.
IRA B. ROWELL, Jr., of the firm of I. B. Rowell, G. W. Rowell and C. K. Schlafer, proprietors of the Menomonee Falls Agricultural Works; was born in Naples, Ontario Co., N. Y., Jan. 19, 1833; came to Wisconsin with his parents, Ira and Maria Rowell, in 1843; they settled in the town of Lisbon, where they still reside, old and honored residents. Ira B., the subject of this notice, has been twice married; his first wife was Elizabeth Osborn; his present wife was Louisa Chipman; they have two children, Mabel and Harry. Mr. Rowell has been engaged in the manufacture of agricultural implements over twenty years, and therefore has a wide experience in that line, which enables him to successfully compete with any manufactory in the Northwest; he has recently associated with him G. W. Rowell and C. K. Schlafer, gentlemen of rare business qualifications, and thoroughly conversant with the manufacturing business in all of its details; they manufacture the “Peekskill Plow,” Nos. 19 ½ -20-21; Lord’s Improved Plow, No. 13; the Badger, No. 4, and the improved E plow, with steel moldboard; these plows have been thoroughly tested, and found to have superior advantages; they also make the Rowell Horse Hoe and Cultivator, with stationary or slip tooth; this is a superior implement for the cultivation of fallow ground; Ira B. Rowell & Co. have made quite a number of improvements in the making of agricultural implements; they use none but the best material, which, combined with their special facilities and large experience, enables them to produce a quality of goods that less experience and old-time methods cannot attain to. [Editor’s Note: Mr. Rowell is listed under the Town of Menomonee]
WALDEN ROWELL, farmer, Sec. 35; P. O. Hartland; was born in Livingston Co., N. Y., July 22, 1839; his parents came to Wisconsin and located in the town of Lisbon, near Lake Five, when he was about 3 years of age, therefore his early life was spent amidst the scenes of pioneer life; in 1845 they moved to the town of Merton and located near the village of Harland, where the father, Mark Rowell, still resides in affluent circumstances; Walden married in Wauwatosa, Milwaukee Co., Miss Harriet, daughter of Francis Arnold, an old settler of Waukesha Co.; she was born in Brookfield, this county, in 1849; they have two children, Fannie M. and Abbie M. Mr. Rowell owns a valuable farm in the vicinity of Hartland. [Editor’s Note: Mr. Rowell is listed under the Town of Merton]
H. R. SAVAGE, farmer, Secs. 19 and 20; P. O. Merton; is a native of Monroe Co., N. Y.; was born in the town of Churchill May 11, 1822. He married, in his native town, Sarah A. Hawley, and in 1844, came to Wisconsin, locating in the town of Lisbon, Waukesha Co., where she died in 1846. His present wife was Fidelia L. Fuller, a native of Riga, Monroe Co., N. Y.; they have two children-Ida R. (wife of Dr. J. Bacon, Waukesha), and Cora E.; Mr. Savage has been a resident of Waukesha Co. since 1844, with the exception of from 1851 until 1855, which time he lived in Allegany Co., N. Y.; himself and family are members of the Baptist Church; in politics, he acts with the Republican party; owns 160 acres of land; he has at different times been elected to various local offices in the town of Lisbon, and has always been identified with her public interests.
RICHARD SEDGWICK, farmer, Sec. 12; P. O. Merton; was born in Yorkshire, England, in 1840; in about, 1849 he came to this country with his father, Richard Sedgwick, his mother having died in England; they settled in the town of Lisbon, Waukesha Co., Wis., where he married, in 1870, Laura Weeks, she was born in Lisbon in 1847, and was the daughter of William Weeks, a pioneer settler and esteemed citizen of that turn; they have one child, Alice May. He owns a desirably located farm a short distance from the village of Merton, and in the vicinity of Lake Keesus, a beautiful sheet of water covering several acres and abounding with fish; his father is now a resident of the village of Pewaukee. [Editor’s Note: Mr. Sedgwick is listed under the Town of Merton]
HON. WILLIAM SMALL, Sec. 21; P. O. Sussex; was born in Perthshire, Scotland, Oct. 5, 1824; received a liberal education in his native country; came to the United States in 1841, and the following year to Wisconsin, locating in the town of Lisbon, Waukesha County, where he has since resided. Nov. 27, 1856, he married, in the town of Lisbon, Waukesha County, where he has since resided. Nov. 27, 1856, he married, in the town of Lisbon, Margaret Marshall, a native of Fifeshire, Scotland; they have one son, John R.; Mr. Small has been elected to several offices; was Chairman of Lisbon Town Board of Supervisors several terms; Assessor and Justice of the Peace a number of years, and was elected a member of the Wisconsin Assembly for 1880; in every position he has filled, he has discharged the duties thereof with universal satisfaction to his constituents and people in general; he owns a pleasantly located, and well-improved farm, and is engaged in farming and stock-raising; he is an enterprising, public spirited citizen, and is deservedly very popular.
ISAAC B. SMITH, farmer, Sec. 18; P. O. Pewaukee; was born in Bradwell, Oxfordshire, Eng., Dec. 25, 1822. In 1831, he came to this country in company with his father and two brothers, and lived in the State of New York until 1840, in which year he came to Wisconsin, and entered the farm he now resides on; April 28, 1849, he married, in the town of Lisbon, this (Waukesha) County, Jeannette Small, eldest daughter of John and Isabel Small, pioneer settlers of the town of Lisbon; she was born in Perthshire, Scotland. They have eight children: Helen E., wife of Dr. J. W. Cancross, a leading physician at Mukwonago, this county; Albert W., teacher, at Wauwatosa, Milwaukee County; George E., teacher, at Merton, this county; Belle and Kittie J., teachers, Wauwatosa; Jennie M., Alsie and Nettie M., attending school. Mr. Smith takes an active interest in religious and educational matters, and has, for a number of years, been a leading member of the Baptist Church. He owns a finely located and well-improved farm. [Editor’s Note: Mr. Smith is listed under the Town of Pewaukee]
JEREMIAH SMITH, farmer, Sec. 16; P. O. Sussex; was born in County Sussex, England, Nov. 5, 1829, where he remained until 1849, when he crossed the Atlantic, came to Wisconsin and located in the town of Lisbon, Waukesha Co., Wis., where he married, on the 8th of November, 1854, Miss Ann R. Weaver; she was born in Augusta, Oneida Co., N. Y., and is the daughter of John and Melinda A. Weaver, who settled in Lisbon early in 1837, and now residents of Darlington, Wis. Mr. Smith and wife have made their home in Lisbon since their marriage; their living children are Francis A., wife of E. Long, Juneau Co., Wis.; Daniel, Caroline M., George H., William J., Ruth L., Charles L., Thomas O., two children deceased, Sarah A., and Jeremiah L. Mr. S. has been a member of the Lisbon Town Board, and has also held the office of Justice of the Peace several times; he owns a pleasantly located farm; is member of Masonic fraternity, and is Secretary of the lodge in Sussex.
JAMES STONE, farmer and hop-grower, Sec. 34; P. O. Sussex; is a native of Sussex County, England; born Feb. 14, 1814; is the son of James and Maria Stone, natives of Sussex Co., England, who came to this country in 1840, living in Cleveland, Ohio, until 1842, then coming to Wisconsin, and locating in the town of Lisbon, Waukesha Co., where they resided during their lives. He has been twice married; first wife was Frances Sisley; were married in Sussex Co., England, her native place; she died in Lisbon, Oct. 27, 1853, aged 41 years. His present wife was Lucy Chester, widow of Thomas Chester, and daughter of John Fielder, an old settler of Lisbon. Mr. Stone’s children were seven, viz.: William, who resides in this town; he married Hannah Bowers; Elizabeth, wife of Hiram Hinds, Andrew Co., Mo.; Henry J., died Aug. 2, 1848; Annie M., died March 27, 1859; David F., died Aug. 22, 1850; Frank S., died April 20, 1852; Phoebe C., died Nov. 12, 1853. Mr. Stone’s farm is well improved, and consists of 80 acres of land. Himself and wife are members of the Episcopal Church.
THOMAS M. STUART was born in Lincoln Co., Maine, Oct 10, 1810; his father, Timothy Stuart, was born at Martha’s Vineyard Aug 27, 1770; his mother, Jedediah Pease, was also a native of Martha’s Vineyard, born June 3, 1768. Soon after their marriage, which occurred about January 26, 1792, they removed to Lincoln Co., Me., where they located on a farm, and made that their home for many years; his mother died May 19, 1815; his father about 1836. Thomas M., our present subject, spent his time on the farm with parents till 8 years old, and then went to live with his grandfather at Martha’s Vineyard, Mass., where he remained till 1845. He was married there in February, 1833, to Miss Mary N., daughter of Daniel and Mary Norton Butler, a native of that place, born April 27, 1815. They came to Wisconsin in 1845, and located on a farm in the town of Lisbon, Waukesha Co., and in 1850 removed to the town of Fountain Prairie, Columbia Co., Wis.; lived there four or five years; thence they went to Beaver Dam, and kept a boarding house two years, but made that their home three and a half years; then returned to Fountain Prairie, Columbia Co., and lived on the farm till 1870, when they came to Oconomowoc, where they have since resided; they have had five children-Permelia, born March 21, 1834, now Mrs. Babcock, and lives in the city of Oconomowoc; Martha A., now the wife of Jacob Vanhorn, and lives in this city; Hannah H., born May 31, 1838, died Oct. 27, 1839; Sarah M., born July 26, 1846, died Oct. 9, 1847; Frank L., born May 5, 1850, now lives at Burlington, Wis. Mr. and Mrs. Stuart attend the M. E. Church. [Editor’s Note: Mr. Stuart is listed under the Town of Oconomowoc]
J. H. SUTHERLAN, farmer, Sec. 2; P. O. Pewaukee; was born in Knoxville, Tenn., in 1840; in 1858, went to Omaha, Neb. In 1862, enlisted in Co. D, 5th Iowa V. C.; served until August, 1865, when he was honorably discharged at Nashville, Tenn.; was in the battle of Ft. Donelson, where he was wounded; was also in several other hard-fought engagements. After being discharged from the service, he came to Brookfield, Waukesha Co., Wis., where he married Laura Rowe, daughter of Ira and Julia Rowe, pioneer settlers of Waukesha Co.; they have six children-Francis M., Hattie, Harry, Myron L., Edith and Mabel. He owns 83 acres of land, town of Lisbon, where he has lived since 1876.
WILLIAM TAYLOR, farmer, Sec. 6; P. O., Pewaukee; was born in Yorkshire, England, Dec. 18, 1801. He married in England, Barbara Cabstic; they emigrated to America in 1845, settled where they now reside, thus becoming early settlers of Pewaukee. Their children are Emma, wife of Wm. Taylor, New Lisbon, Juneau Co., Wis.; John, manager of farm; Sarah, wife of William Steele, Lisbon, this county; Rachel G., George and Mary. Mr. Taylor owns 220 acres of land. His farm is well improved, and well adapted to farming and stock-raising. [Editor’s Note: Mr. Taylor is listed under the Town of Pewaukee]
SMITH THOMPSON, an enterprising farmer, Sec. 5; P. O. Merton; is a native of Chenango Co., N. Y.; was born July 25, 1809. He married, in the town of Berlin, in his native county, Miss Jane E. Rathbone; she was born in McDonough, Chenango Co., N. Y., March 25, 1818; they came to Wisconsin in 1845, and settled in the town of Lisbon, where they have since resided; they have four children living-Fitz James, who was a soldier in a Wisconsin regiment during the war of the rebellion; he married, in Washington Co., Wis., Caroline Molster; they moved to Sedgwick Co., where they now live; Eliza J., wife of Guildford D. Rowell, Appleton, Wis.; Harriet Co., wife of Dwight A. Rowell, Hartford, Wis.; Smith S., a leading physician, Cedarville, Stephenson Co., Ill. Mr. Thompson and wife are members of the M. E. Church. They own 120 acres of finely located land.
D. P. TOPPING, dealer in dry goods, notions, groceries, etc., Sussex; was born in Sloansville, N. Y., in 1842; in 1855, came with his parents, George and Maria Topping, to Sauk Co., Wis.; moved thence to Columbia Co., where he engaged in the mercantile business in that county for some time; in 1870, he came to Sussex, and since that time has done a leading business in that village. He married, in Sussex, Serena Weaver, daughter of Hon. Richard Weaver, of that place; they have two children-Nellie R. and May.
A. E. VAN DYCK, proprietor of general blacksmith shop, also manufacturer of wagons and buggies, Stone Bank, was born in Catskill, Glen Co.. N. Y., Feb. 12; 1820. He learned the carriage-making trade in Troy, N. Y., and worked at it in various towns and cities in that State until 1852, in which year he came West and engaged in farming, in the town of Lisbon, Waukesha Co., Wis. In 1854 he removed to Hartland, and there engaged in wagon and carriage making four years; at the end of that time he came to Stone Bank and established his present business. He is thoroughly experienced in all the details pertaining to the carrying on of his shop; uses the best material; therefore, he enjoys the reputation of turning out work of a superior grade. Mr. Van Dyck married, in Columbia County, Wis., Miss Esther Bonner, a native of Manchester, England, (her parents were early settlers of the town of Lisbon, this county, where they resided a number of years). Their children are Edward, who married Jennie Kennegie, of Freeport, Ill., and Elisabeth, now the wife of Richard Mason, of this town. [Editor’s Note: Mr. Van Dyck is listed under the Town of Merton]
RUSSELL WAITE, farmer, Pewaukee; is a native of Solon, Cortland Co., N. Y.; was born May 4, 1818; when he was 18 years of age he went to Honesdale, Penn., where he learned the carpenter’s and joiner’s trade; continued it at that place until 1840, when he went to Ohio; worked at his trade in various towns in that State, then went to Natchez, Miss., where he remained but a short time; in 1842 he came to Wisconsin, located in Elk Grove, Lafayette County, where he married on the 4th of May, 1848, Elizabeth Small, a native of Perthshire, Scotland, born near the city of Perth Aug. 16, 1828, and immigrated with her parents, John and Isabell Small, to the town of Lisbon, Waukesha Co., Wis., in 1841. They have had seven children; Ira W., married Josephine Jerenson in Dodge Co., Wis.; they reside in Eagle, this county; John J., lives in Exeter, Neb.; Isabel E., dead; Lizzie M.; Amy, deceased; Lina, William R. Mr. Waite went to California in 1851, remaining there until 1853; then returned to Wisconsin, lived in the town of Lisbon, this county, until 1875, when he removed to the village of Pewaukee, where he has since resided. He owns a pleasantly located farm on Secs. 5 and 8, town of Pewaukee; is at the present time Treasurer of Pewaukee, and is active in public affairs. [Editor’s Note: Mr. Waite is listed under the Town of Pewaukee]
JOHN WATSON, farmer, Sec. 3; P. O. Sussex; is a native of Perthshire, Scotland; was born near city of that name, Dec. 19, 1827; in 1841, he crossed the Atlantic to Buffalo, N. Y., where he remained until 1843, when he came to Wisconsin, and located in the town of Lisbon, Waukesha Co., which has been his home since. He married, in Lisbon, Mary Rodger; she was also a native of Perthshire, Scotland; they have had six children-Andrew G., Robert, John A., James R., Mary E. and Katie E.; Robert, the second oldest, is deceased. During the war of the rebellion, Mr. Watson enlisted in Co. F, 28th W. V. I.; he was enrolled in August, 1862, and was in active service until August, 1865, when he was honorably discharged. Mr. Watson and wife are leading members of the M. E. Church. He owns 175 acres of land, finely improved; he is active in his support of every interest that gives promise of benefiting or developing the resources of Waukesha Co.
ALLISON M. WEAVER, farmer; Sec. 27; P. O. Sussex; son of Stephen and Phoebe Weaver; he was born in Oneida Co., N. Y., Aug. 5, 1838; came to Wisconsin in 1855, and has been a resident of Waukesha Co. since. He married, in the town of Lisbon, on the 2d of July, 1863, Mary J. M. Smith (daughter of Edward and Mary J. M. Smith, who settled in this county in 1837); Mr. Weaver and wife attend the Congregational Church; their children are William A., born March 8, 1865, died Aug. 26, 1865; Jane H., born July 26, 1866; Sophia M., born Oct. 16, 1868; George A. T., born Sept. 6, 1872; Agnes P. M., born Sept. 18, 1876; Mrs. Weaver was born in Oneida Co., N. Y., April 14, 1835. Mr. Weaver owns 80 acres of land.
A. S. WEAVER, farmer, Sec. 26; P. O. Sussex; son of James and Elizabeth Weaver; was born in the town of Lisbon, Waukesha Co., Wis., on the 24th of July, 1839. During the war of the rebellion, he enlisted in Co. B, 28th W. V. I.; he was enrolled in August, 1862; participated in every skirmish, siege and battle that his command was in until August, 1865, when he was honorably discharged. He married, in Lisbon, on the 19th of December, 1866, Sarah A. Howard, daughter of Charles and Harriet Howard, early settlers of Lisbon; Mr. Weaver and wife are members of the Episcopal Church; they have two children, Harriet E. and Ada R. Mr. Weaver is engaged in farming and hop-growing; owns a well-improved farm.
HON. JAMES WEAVER, Sussex; is a native of County Kent, Eng.; was born Oct. 17, 1800. In 1820, he married, in Sussex Co., Eng., Elizabeth Fielder, a native of that county, born in 1801; in 1830, they came to this country, settled in Oneida Co., N. Y., where they lived until 1837, in the summer of which year they came to Wisconsin and located in the town of Lisbon, Waukesha Co., where she died, March 17, 1867; their children were James, born March 30, 1821, died in Oneida Co., N. Y., March 14, 1835; Thomas, born Oct. 1, 1822, was a member of the Assembly in 1865; William, born Oct. 3, 1824; Mary, born Feb. 5, 1826, is the wife of James Craven; Richard, born Aug. 25, 1827, was a member of the Assembly in 1878, and State Senator in 1880; Jane R., born Aug. 14, 1829, died Dec. 13, 1844; Elizabeth A., born Dec. 27, 1831, is the wife of James Howitt, Andrew Co., Mo.; John, born March 30, 1833, lives in Oregon; Caroline L., born Nov. 30, 1834; Edward J., born July 11, 1836; Ruth, born Nov. 24, 1837, died July 28, 1838; Alfred S., born July 24, 1839, was a soldier in the 28th W. V. I. during the rebellion; Emily, born May 11, 1841, is the wife of Robert Frost; Lydia, born July 30, 1842, is the wife of John Russell; Stephen, born Sept. 28, 1843, died Dec. 2, 1869; Richmond T., born Nov. 24, 1845. Mr. Weaver has passed the most of his active life as a hop-grower and farmer; he was the first to introduce the former industry in the State of Wisconsin; he has been selected at various times by his fellow-citizens to fill offices of honor and trust, and has been a number of times elected Chairman of the Town Board of Supervisors, and other town offices; he was a member of the Wisconsin Assembly in 1856, a position he filled with credit to himself and satisfaction to the people; he has accumulated a handsome fortune, and now lives in the enjoyment of peace and competence.
JAMES T. WEAVER, farmer, Sec. 36; P. O. Sussex; was born in the town of Lisbon, Waukesha Co., Wis., in 1851, and is therefore a native to the “manor born;” he is the son of Thomas and Betty Weaver, of this town (Lisbon). He married Jane Haskins, daughter of William and Sarah Haskins, early settlers of this county, and now esteemed citizens of the town of Pewaukee, where they have lived a number of years; Mr. Weaver and wife attend the Bible Christian Church; they have two children-George H. and Harcourt S.; in politics, Mr. Weaver is a Democrat; he is extensively engaged in farming, and is a man of much energy and push.
HON. RICHARD WEAVER, Sussex; was born in Sussex Co., Eng., Aug. 25, 1827; received a liberal education in early life; crossed the Atlantic in 1830; lived in Oneida Co., N. Y., until 1837, in which year he came to Wisconsin and settled in the town of Lisbon, Waukesha Co., where he has since resided. Nov. 22, 1848, he married, in Sussex, Waukesha Co., Wis., Rhoda Stone; they have one daughter, Serena J., the wife of D. P. Topping, a merchant in Sussex. Mr. Weaver has held various town offices; he was a member of the Wisconsin Assembly in 1878, and was elected State Senator in 1879; Mr. Weaver is extensively engaged in hop-dealing; is an active business man, and heartily co-operates in all matters pertaining to the growth and prosperity of the county; he is a man of excellent qualities, and has always maintained an adherence to those principles of honor and fair dealing that have secured to him the confidence and esteem of all with whom he has had to do.
RICHMOND T. WEAVER, P. O. Sussex; was born in the town of Lisbon, Waukesha Co., Wis., Nov. 24, 1845; is a son of James and Elizabeth Weaver. He married in Sussex, on the 10th of November, 1870, Ruth Howard; she was also born in the town of Lisbon, Waukesha Co., Wis., daughter of Charles and Harriet Howard, early settlers of Lisbon. Mr. Weaver and wife are members of the Episcopal Church; they have three children; Charles J., Leslie A. and Ernest G. He is engaged in farming and is very successful in the management of his business.
HON. THOMAS WEAVER, a leading farmer and hop-grower; P. O. Lisbon; was born in Sussex, England, Oct. 1, 1822; he emigrated with his parents, James and Elizabeth Weaver, to Oneida Co., N. Y., in 1830, thence to the town of Lisbon, Waukesha Co., Wis., in 1837, where he married, April 8, 1847, Miss Betty Craven, daughter of Richard and Rachel Craven, now deceased, who were early settlers and esteemed citizens of Lisbon; she was born in Yorkshire, England, Sept. 16, 1826; they have had thirteen children, eight of whom are living, viz: James T., of this town; he married Jane Haskins; John F. married Annie Bennett; Julia E., wife of Robert Hardy; Betty A., Jane E., Lucy C., Alfred S. and Elmer W. Mr. Weaver was a member of the Wisconsin Assembly in 1865; he has also filled various local offices in the town of Lisbon. He owns over 400 acres of land and is very extensively engaged in farming and in hop-growing. Mr. Weaver never had any important advantages in early life, but has hewed his own way, by honest effort and good management, to his present affluent position. He is enterprising and public spirited as a citizen, and is deservedly very popular.
WILLIAM WEAVER, Jr., Sec. 16; P. O. Sussex; is a native of County Sussex, England; was born May 8, 1827; in 1830, his parents, William and Mary Weaver, emigrated to Oneida Co., N. Y., thence to town of Lisbon, Waukesha Co., Wis., in 1839. The subject of this sketch accompanied them, and also located in the town of Lisbon and engaged in farming. His first wife was Mary Craven; she died leaving three children, viz.: Ruth S., Mary and Eva; his present wife was Hannah Lewis, a native of Oneida Co., N. Y.; their children are Maggie, Martha J., William L., Mabel, Eunice and Robert. Mr. Weaver has been Assessor of the town of Lisbon four years; Town Treasurer several terms; has also filled various school and other local offices. Himself and wife are members of the Episcopal Church. He owns 100 acres of land.
WILLIAM WEAVER, 2d., hop-grower and dealer, Sec. 26; P. O. Sussex; was born in County Sussex, England, Oct. 2, 1824; in 1830 came with his parents, James and Elizabeth Weaver, to this country; lived in Oneida Co., N. Y., until 1837, then came to Wisconsin, settled in the town of Lisbon, Waukesha Co., where he married Miss Mary Howitt; they have four children living-Jane, Jeannette, George H. and Mary. Mr. Weaver has filled various local offices. Himself and wife are leading members of the Episcopal Church. Mr. Weaver is extensively engaged in dealing in hops, and is largely engaged in hop-growing.
JOSEPH WHITE of the firm of Joseph White & Son, contractors and builders, also manufacturers of medicine cases, Pewaukee; was born in the town of Perth, Canada; his parents, Joseph and Mary White, were natives of Edinburgh, Scotland; moved to Lockport, N. Y., where Joseph remained until be was ten years of age; he then came to Milwaukee, Wis., where be lived about three years; at the end of that time he came to Waukesha Co., learned the carpenter and joiners trade, in the city of Waukesha; lived in the town of Lisbon (where he had married Eliza Greengo, daughter of Jesse and Mary Greengo, pioneer settlers of that town) most of the time until 1862, when he went East, and enlisted in Lockport, N. Y., in the 23d Independent N. Y. Battery, in which he served until the summer of 1865, when he was honorably discharged; after his discharge, he worked as pattern maker in a manufacturing shop in Lockport, N. Y., until 1871, then went to Chicago, Ill., where he lived until 1876, when he moved to Pewaukee, and since that time has been engaged in building, etc., and has built up an extensive business. Their children are Jesse, who is in partnership with William in business; Mary, Addie, Fannie, Lizzie, Kittie, Charlie, Hattie and Ernest. The firm Joseph White & Son is a leading one in their line in Pewaukee. [Editor’s Note: Mr. White is listed under the Town of Pewaukee]
CHARLES WILDISH, farmer, Sec. 7; P. O. Menomonee Falls; was born in County Kent, England, in 1819; came to this country in about 1841; lived in Oneida County, N. Y., until 1843, when he came to Wisconsin, and located in the town of Lisbon, where he married Harriet Greengo, a daughter of Jesse Greengo, a pioneer settler of Lisbon; they have twelve children, viz.: Emily, wife of Henry Jeffery, Lisbon; Jane, wife of Walter Camp, Menomonee; Edna, wife of Jacob Johnson, also of Menomonee; Fannie, wife of Peter Schlafer, Milwaukee; Orpheia, wife of Albert Stone, Lisbon; Carrie, Alice, Hattie, Myron, Joseph and Fred. Mr. Wildish owns 104 acres of finely improved land; he has been a resident of the towns of Lisbon and Menomonee ever since 1843, and has witnessed them subdued from a wilderness to pleasant fields of cultivation. WALTER T. CAMP, farmer, also dealer in agricultural implements, Sec. 7; P. O. Menomonee Falls; he was born in the town of Menomonee, Waukesha Co., Wis., May 5, 1850; his parents, Thomas and Mary Camp, were natives of England, who settled in Menomonee about 1843. He married on the 1st of March, 1871, Jane Wildish, daughter of Charles Wildish, an old and honored citizen of Menomonee; they have one child, Stella M.; Mr. Camp owns a finely improved farm; he has also been engaged in the agricultural implement trade several years, and has met with more than ordinary success in that line; he is a member of the Masonic fraternity; he was Deputy Sheriff of Waukesha Co. two years. [Editor’s Note: Mr. Wildish and Mr. Camp are listed under the Town of Menomonee]
JAMES WILDISH, retired farmer, Pewaukee; was born in County Kent, England, Oct. 17, 1816. In 1842, he remarried in his native country, Eliza Potter; she was born in County Kent, England, in 1822; they immigrated to Oneida Co. N. Y., in the spring of 1843, and in the autumn of the same year, came to Wisconsin, and settled in Sec. 1, town of Lisbon, Waukesha Co., where he entered 160 acres of land; they resided in Lisbon several years, then purchased a farm of 280 acres in the town of Pewaukee, where he moved and lived on his farm until 1867; about which time he sold his lands and moved to the village of Pewaukee, which has been his home the greater part of the time since. Their children are George, born in North Lisbon, April 27, 1844; being the first white child born in that portion of Lisbon; he is now attorney at law, and President of the Hamilton County Bank, Hamilton, Neb.; James, born in Lisbon, in 1846; now a farmer, in Andrew Co. Mo.; Myron, born in 1857, now attending school at the State University, Madison. In 1867, Mr. Wildish engaged in the lumber business, being the first to engage in that business in Pewaukee. [Editor’s Note: Mr. Wildish is listed under the Town of Pewaukee]