Milwaukee County Wisconsin Genealogy

 History of Milwaukee Biographies

Nearly 4000 biographical sketches of pioneers and citizens
The Western Historical Company, Chicago
A.T. Andreas Proprietor, 1881

 

FREDERICK TANNRATH, M.D.

Surgeon and Dentist, No. 1116 Walnut street, is a native of Weimer, Prussia, and was born December 21, 1837, being a son of Frederick and Frederica Augusta Amelia (Heidemann) Tannrath. He received his preliminary education at Weimer, and graduated at Leipsic, September 1, 1856; came to the United States in 1865. He lived in Chicago seven years, where he practiced his profession. He afterwards lived two years in Dubuque, Iowa, where he practiced; since which time he as been a resident of Wisconsin. Came to Milwaukee in 1877, being married in Chicago, October 15, 1866, to Miss Sarah Jane Smith, of Rockton, Wis. They have seven children, three sons and four daughters. His son Benjamin is a graduate of St. Francis', Milwaukee and is now a member of the Catholic clergy.

Source: History of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Western Historical Company, Chicago; A.T. Andreas Proprietor, 1881, pg. 1037

 

HERMAN TENBROEKE

HERMAN TENBROEKE, foreman for George Baltes, was born in Milwaukee, August 7, 1859; a son of William Tenbroeke. he came from Holland to Milwaukee in 1834.

 

FRANK TERNETZ

FRANK TERNETZ, coat manufacturer, No. 670 Twelfth street, born in Bohemia. In 1875, he came to Milwaukee, and in 1877, commenced this business. He runs nine machines. He was married in 1872 to Josie Novak, a native of Bohemia. They have one son. pg 1260

 

J.O. THAYER

J.O.THAYER, Land Commissioner of the Milwaukee, Lake Shore & Western Railroad, is a native of the State of Massachusetts. He grew up and attended school there. He was assistant cashier of the Barnstable bank, now the First National, of Yarmouth, Massachusetts. He came West, in 1858, to Wisconsin, under special contract, in the interest of the bondholders of the old Sheboygan & Fond du Lac Railroad, and located in Sheboygan. Mr. Thayer then engaged in private business. He was president of the Shawano bank and afterwards continued it as a private institution. He has been president of the Sinking Fund Commission of Sheboygan County, since it was organized; also served as a member of the Board of Supervisors, from 1870 until 1877; for two years has held the office of Tax Commissioner, and has filled other town and school offices. In April, 1879, upon the organization of the land department of the Milwaukee, Lake Shore & Western Railroad, Mr. Thayer was appointed land commissioner, and since then has had charge of this department of the road.

See also Milwaukee, Lake Shore & Western Railroad in the Transportation/Railroad section
Source: History of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Western Historical Company, Chicago; A.T. Andreas Proprietor, 1881, pg. 1398-1402

 

H.M. THOMPSON & SON

H.M. THOMPSON & SON, horticulturists, St. Francis, P.O. located on a farm of ninety acres in 1869. They are also operating an experimental forest farm of three hundred and twenty acres in Dakota, near the line of the Dakota Central branch of the Chicago & Northwestern Railway, which they took charge of in 1878. They have other lands in Missouri, Michigan and Kansas.

Source: History of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Western Historical Company, Chicago; A.T. Andreas Proprietor, 1881, pg. 1648

JARED THOMPSON, the father of H.M. Thompson, who came to Milwaukee in 1837, was one of the trustees of the society to organize the first Methodist Church in this city, July 22, 1837. He was also one of the first Methodist ministers, and opened one of the first hardware stores in the city. He was a native of Connecticut, and moved to Vermont in 1828, and from there to the Northwest Territory, of which Wisconsin was then a part. He is now a resident of Oak Creek.

H.M. THOMPSON, a native of Woodstock, Vermont; born in 1828. He was married in the Fall of 1849, to Miss Mary E. Packard, at St. Francis. Miss Packard came to St. Francis in 1836. She died in 1859, aged 67, leaving seven children-Ophelia, now Mrs. Leon Howard; Ella, Mrs. Stephen Ball; Julius, a member of this firm; Ada, Louie, Minerva and Elizabeth.

 

JARED THOMPSON, JR.

JARED THOMPSON, JR., attorney and counselor at law, No. 89 Wisconsin street, is a native of Woodstock Vermont, born March 15, 1836. HIs parents came west in 1837, and located in Milwaukee where he received his preliminary education, and graduated at Lawrence University. He studied law in this city with Otis H. Waldo, and was admitted to the Bar in 1862, since which time he has successfully practiced his profession. Mr. Thompson has served as a member of the School Board and also in the City Council. In 1865 he was elected to the State Legislature. He held the office of Court Commissioner for six years, and was elected District Attorney of this county for 1877-1878. In 1862 Mr. Thompson was married to Miss Helen M. Thompson, of this city. They have seven children, three sons and four daughters.

Source: History of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Western Historical Company, Chicago; A.T. Andreas Proprietor, 1881, pg. 671

 

KRUSE & THORMAEHLEN

KRUSE & THORMAEHLEN, wholesale and retail dealers in toys and fancy goods, No. 393 East Water street. Established September 20, 1879. This firm carries a stock of about $8,000 and do an annual business of $25,000 per annum. They employ ten salesmen and two traveling men. This house imports their dolls and fine leather goods, of which they make a specialty, and all their goods are manufactured by the Western Toy Company of Chicago. They are one of the most prosperous firms in the city of this line.

Source: History of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Western Historical Company, Chicago; A.T. Andreas Proprietor, 1881, pg. 1275

C. KRUSE was born in Germany, November 17, 1844. He came to America alone at the age of 15, and lived in different parts of the United States and Canada until 1864, when he came to Milwaukee. IN the Fall of 1864 he enlisted in the Twenty-first Wisconsin Infantry at Chilton, Calumet County, Wisconsin. He participated in the battle of Perryville, Kentucky, where he was wounded. He was in the hospital at Louisville for a time, and was discharged in the Fall of 1866.

Source: History of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Western Historical Company, Chicago; A.T. Andreas Proprietor, 1881, pg. 1275

WILLIAM THORMAEHLEN, was born October 12, 1854, in Germany, and is a son of Anton Thornaehlen, now living in this city and well known as the German poet. Mr. Thormaehlen is a graduate of the German and English Academy. He was with Ramien Bros. & Co. for four and a half years; he became a member of this firm September 20, 1876. He was married to Adelaide Lombrecht, daughter of Fred Lombrecht, of this city, June 6, 1877. They have one son and a daughter.

Source: History of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Western Historical Company, Chicago; A.T. Andreas Proprietor, 1881, pg. 1275

 

W.H. THURSTON

Medford, Russell & Co., oyster dealers, No. 130 Grand avenue. This house was established in the Fall of 1876 at No. 519 Grand avenue, removed to the present location 1879. Their trade reaches throughout the West and Northwest. Their packing house is at Annapolis, Md. The trade mark in the "Lightning Express" brand. Their business in the oyster season reaches $100,000 annually.

a member and the manager of this firm,is a native of Ohio, but was raised in Albion, N.Y. He has been connected with the house from its infancy.

Source: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Western Historical Company, Chicago; A.T. Andreas Proprietor, 1881, pg. 1231

 

CHAS J. TRAPSCHUH

CHAS J. TRAPSCHUH, Superintendent of Distribution, came with his parents to this city in 1848, when he was only two years of age. He grew up and attended school in Milwaukee. During the war he enlisted in the Twenty-sixth Reg. Wis Vol. Inf., and served until the close of hostilities. He was taken prisoner at the battle of Gettysburg, and was confiend at Belle Island. After he war he returned to Milwaukee, and for two years held the office of Deputy Sheriff. In May, 1878, he was appointed Superintendent of distribution in the Water Department and since then has held that position. pg 420

 

MRS. ANNA M. TREAUMER

Dealer in millinery and notions, No. 205 Reed street, commenced business at this location in the fall of 1864. Mrs. Treaumer first established business on Lake street, in the Fall of 1860. She commenced with but small capital. In December, 1862, owing to sickness and death in her family, she suspended business until 1864, when she again opened her present store.

Source: History of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Western Historical Company, Chicago; A.T. Andreas Proprietor, 1881, pg. 1277

 

GEORGE P. TREAUMER

George P. Treumer, County Clerk, is a native of Germany, and was born in Heidelberg, in Baden, June 3, 1839. His parents emigrated to this country in 1849, and came to Milwaukee the same year. after reaching manhood he engaged in contracting in masonry. AFter the war broke out he enlisted and served in Company I , Twenty-sixth Regiment Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, and was promoted to Adjutant of the regiment. He was wounded at the battles of Chancellorsville and at Resaca, Georgia, serving three years. Was appointed Deputy County Clerk under Theo. O. Hartmann in 1879, and elected County Clerk in 1880. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity, of the Grand Army of the Republic, and is Captain of the south Side Turner Rifles, State militia. Mr. Traeumer married Miss Mary A. Peterson, a native of Denmark. They ahve five children, Serena, Augusta, Henry, Hans and Hanchen.

Source: History of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Western Historical Company, Chicago; A.T. Andreas Proprietor, 1881, pg. 1065

 

ADAM TREIS

boarding-house and saloon, No. 824 North Water, is a native of Prussia. In 1854 he came to Milwaukee and worked in a Foundry about eight years, then at the cooper's trade about two years. He also worked in a mill about one and a half years, and opened a grocery, running it a short time. In 1872, he commenced his present business. Mr. Treis married Anna Casper in 1843. She was born in Prussia. They have five children, three sons and two daughters.

Source: History of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Western Historical Company, Chicago; A.T. Andreas Proprietor, 1881, pg. 1488

 

F. TRENKAMP

proprietor of soap works at No. 209 Michigan street; business established in May 1848, on Oneida street by F. Trenkamp, Sr. This is the oldest firm in this line, and the oldest factory but one in the city. The business was commenced with a capital of $2,000 being first the manufacturing of soap, candles, lard and oil. The production was about 1,000 lbs. per week. The capacity of the works at present is 30,000 lbs. per week. This is now a wholesale house. Soap is manufactured exclusively, and about a dozen hands are employed. F. Trenkamp, Jr., now proprietor of the works, was born in Milwaukee, August 12, 1855, and has always been engaged in this business. F. Trenkamp, Sr. (deceased) was born in Oldenburg, Germany. He came to America in 1840, and engaged in business in New York until 1848, when eh came to Milwaukee. He died in February, 1873. His widow Mrs. Elizabeth Trenkamp, is still living.

Source: History of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Western Historical Company, Chicago; A.T. Andreas Proprietor, 1881, pg. 1226) (Researcher says this is Frank Trenkamp

 

STEPHAN THIEL

proprietor of meat market and cattle dealer, corner of Seventh and Sherman streets; born December 26, 1827, in Prussia. He came to Milwaukee in 1854, and has resided here. Commenced work in a meat market in which he remained one year, and in 1855, opened a market for himself. He was married, in 1855, to Miss H. Rhoder, a native of Prussia. They have two daughters, Mary and Bertha.

Source: History of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Western Historical Company, Chicago; A.T. Andreas Proprietor, 1881

 

JOHN TRIELLER

John Trieller, tailor, No. 633 Eleventh street. He was born April 1, 1815 in Holland. May 12, 1844, he emigrated to Rochester, N.Y., and remained there seven years, during which time he followed his trade. He then went to Detroit, where he remained three years. In 1854, he came to Milwaukee. He was married in 1845, to Jane Eernisse, also a native of Holland. They have three children-Kate, Peter and Henrica. Their son Gilles P., enlisted in 1861, in the Twenty-fourth Wisconsin Infantry. He was taken prisoner at the battle of Chicamauga. He was held a prisoner there for nineteen months, after which he was released, and went to Vicksburg, where he was taken sick and removed to the hospital-boat, and died April 7, 1865, aged 23 years, and was buried at Benton-Barricks, St. Louis.

Source: History of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Western Historical Company, Chicago; A.T. Andreas Proprietor, 1881, pg. 1260

 

C. TRIESCHMANN

dealer in leather and findings, No. 130 Reed street. Mr. Trieschmann is a native of Cassel, Prussia. He came to Buffalo, N.Y., in 1852, and then to Milwaukee in 1867, and in the following year commenced his present business. He was married in 1867 to Miss F. Grau, also a native of Prussia. They have five children, two sons and three daughters.

Source: History of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Western Historical Company, Chicago; A.T. Andreas Proprietor, 1881, p. 1442

 

AUGUST TRIMBORN

Member of the firm of W. Trimborn & Sons, was born in 1831, in Geich, circuit of Aachen, Prussia; received a common school education; came to Milwaukee with his parents in 1847, and is now living on the farm of W. Trimborn & Sons, in the Town of Greenfield.

Source: History of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Western Historical Company, Chicago; A.T. Andreas Proprietor, 1881, pg. 1516

 

ADAM TROST

proprietor of "The Farmers' Home," No 473 Eleventh street, is a native of Germany born in 1840. IN 1867 he came to Milwaukee and worked at farming six years, establishing his present business in 1873. He was married in 1867, in Germany, to Miss A.M. Wiederholt.

Source: History of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Western Historical Company, Chicago; A.T. Andreas Proprietor, 1881, pg. 1488

 

TROSTEL & GALLUN

tanners, curriers and dealers in leather and findings, Nos. 202 and 204 West Water street; tanneries, Nos. 893 to 903 and 997 to 1031 North River street. This business was established in 1858, by the present proprietors, Albert Trostel and August F. Gallun. The business has grown steadily until it has become one of the important establishments of the city, giving employment to 150 men. Several traveling men are employed, and the trade extends to nearly all parts of the United States. The sales amount to about $500,000 annually.

Source: History of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Western Historical Company, Chicago; A.T. Andreas Proprietor, 1881, pg. 1440

A. TROSTEL, of the firm of Trostel and Gallun, tanners and curriers, office Nos. 202 and 204 West Water street. Mr. Trostel is a native of Wurtemburg, Germany; he came to Milwaukee in 1852. This firm established their business in 1858.

A.F. GALLUN, of the above firm, was born in Osterwieck, on the Harz, May 30, 1834; learned the trade in his native country, his father and grandfather having also been tanners. He came to Younkers, N.Y., in 1854, where he remained one year, then came direct to Milwaukee, where he has since remained, and as will be seen, has become one of the prominent business men of the city; was a member of the Board of Supervisors in 1875.

WM. KLEIN, forman of Trostel & GALLUN's tannery, was born July 23, 1844, in Prussia. In 1854 he came to Milwaukee, and in 1861 he commenced to learn the trade of tanner and currier, and has since followed the business, having been promoted to his present position in 1876. He was married August 1, 1866, to Miss Julia Cook, She was born in Albany, N.Y., March 3, 1858, and came to Milwaukee in 1857. They have one son, Phillip E.

Page 372, in an article about the fire department, it states, "April 6.--A fire which broke out in a stable on East Water street, near Jackson, spread to the steam tannery of Trostel & Gallun, having previously melted eighty tons of Louis Manegold's ice. From Trostel & Gallun's the flames leaped a wide open space to the tannery of G.R. Vollhardt, whose loss was $8,000; insurance $1,200. Trostel & Gallun had lately put in a large amount of new machinery, and their damage was $15,000; insurance $8,000." If appears that this occurred in 1865, the date of the fire mentioned before it on the same page.

 

FREDERICK TUBESING

dealer in groceries and provisions, No. 3548 Milwaukee street, is a native of Prussia, and came to Buffalo, N.Y., in 1853. The following year he came to Milwaukee, and first engaged in peddling candies. In the fall of 1854 he opened a small grocery store at No. 346 Milwaukee street. In 1856 he moved into his present store. He is a member of the Milwaukee Musical Society, and the family are members of the Lutheran Church. Married in 1854, in Buffalo, N.Y., to Miss A.D. C. Vetter. She was born in Hanover, GErmany. They have three sons and three daughters.

Source: History of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Western Historical Company, Chicago; A.T. Andreas Proprietor, 1881, pg. 1206

 

J.B. TURCK

J.B. TURCK, President of the Diamond Ink Company, is a native of Palmyra, N.Y. and was born September 1, 1833. His parents came to Milwaukee when he was only 4 years of age (1837), being among the earliest settlers. He studied law, was admitted to practice in the Circuit Court in 1858, and two years later in the Supreme Court, continuing to follow his profession for fifteen years. He engaged in his present business, in a small way, in 1876, and by constant application has built up a large trade. The Diamond Ink Company was incorporated in 1879. Mr. Turck being elected President. Its standard ink is rapidly growing in favor East, West, North, and South. In 1856, Mr. Turck was married to Miss Sarah Ann Ashby, a native of London, England. They have three children-Fenton B., Josie C., and James B.

Source: History of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Western Historical Company, Chicago; A.T. Andreas Proprietor, 1881, pg. 1549

 

ISAAC W. VAN SCHAICK

has been a resident of Milwaukee since the Fall of 1861, having spent the previous four years in Chicago, making the entire period of his residence in the West a little less than a quarter century. He was born in Coxsackie, Green County, New York, in 1817; was brought up on a farm, received his education in the common schools of his native county, and worked on a farm till he was 28 years of age, after which he was extensively engaged in the manufacture of glue until coming West. Since his removal to this city he has been engaged in the milling business, as a partner in the form of E. Sanderson & Co., of the Phoenix Mills. Mr. Van Schaick had never taken any active part in politics, until he was elected to the General Assembly of the State in 1872, although he had previously served two years in the City Council as Alderman of the First Ward. He was reelected to the Assembly in 1874, and in 1876 was returned to the State Legislature as Senator from the Fifth District. He has been reelected his own successor every term since, his present term expiring January, 1883. He was married in his native town, in 1842, to Miss Eliza Sanderson. Mr. Van Schaick is still in his prime of a vigorous manhood, and bears his more than three score years as lightly as most men of fifty.

Source: History of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Western Historical Company, Chicago; A.T. Andreas Proprietor, 1881, pg. 1598

 

WM. VEITCH

planing mill and box factory, Nos. 418 to 424 Fowler street. All kinds of packing boxes and cigar boxes are made at this establishment, about 1,600 being turned out daily. In addition to the manufacture of boxes, planing and re-sawing is done to order, and picture-frames and looking glass backing is kept in stock. Business established in 1865 by Hayes & Veitch. In 1872, Mr. Hayes retired from the firm, since which time Mr. Veitch has conducted business alone. About sixty hands are employed, and the payroll amounts to $1,300 per month. The business amounts to about $100,000 per annum.

Source: History of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Western Historical Company, Chicago; A.T. Andreas Proprietor, 1881, pg. 1514

 

FR. VELGUTH

architect, No. 279 Third Street. A native of Magdeburg, Germany; was born in 1838; came to Milwaukee in 1858. He has been for eighteen years a contractor, and the last eight years an architect. He built the German theater and the skating rink; was also the practical architect for the Water Works and the Tower, and built the Trinity Lutheran Church, corner of Ninth and Prairie streets, besides being architect of numerous other buildings.

Source: History of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Western Historical Company, Chicago; A.T. Andreas Proprietor, 1881, pg. 1501

 

G. VERFURTH

dealer in wines, liquors, and vinegars, No. 113 Clinton street, is a native of Germany and came directly to Milwaukee in 1855, commencing business as a clerk. In 1862, he married Miss Matilda Cordes. They have three sons and three daughters. He was superintendent of the Wyandotte Rolling Mill Comapny, at Leland, Michigan, and established his present business in the Spring of 1875.

Source: History of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Western Historical Company, Chicago; A.T. Andreas Proprietor, 1881, pg. 1481

 

PROF. L. W. VIZAY

was born in 1829, in the City of Warsaw, Poland. Developing talent for dancing in his early life, his father placed him at the age of 7 years, in the Royal Ballet Dancing Academy of Warsaw, where he completed his studies at the age of 18, under the noted ballet dancer, Prof. Taljonia. He volunteered in 1848 in the Hungarian army, under Louis Kossuth, during the war between Hungaria and Austria. He was surrendered in 1849 as a prisoner of war to the Austrian forces, and in 1851 escaped and came with Kossuth, as an exile, to America. Inability to understand the English language, and failing health, forced him to give up his profession for a time and turn his attention to various kinds of employment in New York City. In 1856 he came to Milwaukee, and began to renew his practice as a ballet dancer, making his first appearance as such in the German Theatre of this city in September of the same year. The day following he was requested by a number of citizens, to establish a dancing academy where their children might receive scientific instruction in the art. A class of sixty was organized, and in October of 1856, he opened the first dancing academy of Milwaukee, in East Water street. Three years later he removed to the rehearsal room of the Musical Society, Market Square, and in 1867, to his present location, Kilbourn's Block, where during the year 1879 he gave lessons to over 400 pupils. For the past two years he has been called to teach dancing in the United States Military Academy of West Point, during the encampment. He taught dancing three years in Kemper Hall and Lakeside Seminary in Oconomowoc for two years, attending these places certain days in the week during the term. He is a member of the Professors of Dancing Association of New York City.

Source: History of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Western Historical Company, Chicago; A.T. Andreas Proprietor, 1881, pg. 597

 

MRS. E. VOLLERT

proprietor of the Grand Central Hotel, corner of Oneida and East Water streets, is a native of Germany. She came to Milwaukee in 1855 and took charge of the hotel in 1878. She has a family of two sons and two daughters. Her son Tony has charge of the office and the management of the house.

Source: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Western Historical Company, Chicago; A.T. Andreas Proprietor, 1881, pg. 1375

 

G.R. VOLLHARDT

tanner and currier. Nos. 915 to 919 North Water street. Mr. Vollhardt was born in Pegau, near Leipsic, Saxony, January 23, 1830. He came to America in 1853, and to Milwaukee in 1854, establishing his present business in 1859.

Source: History of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Western Historical Company, Chicago; A.T. Andreas Proprietor, 1881, p. 1442

 

HENRY J. VOLZ

HENRY J. VOLZ, proprietor of the barber shop at No. 260 East Water street. He opened his first shop in May, 1876, at 255 East Water street, moving to his present location in October, 1880. He runs at present three chairs. Mr. Volz is a native of Germany, born June 24, 1855. Came to Milwaukee direct from Germany in July, 1873. He was married in this city October 24, 1877, to MIss Bertha Rodunzel.

Source: History of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Western Historical Company, Chicago; A.T. Andreas Proprietor, 1881, pg. 1434