Waukesha County Wisconsin Genealogy

Waukesha County Biographies

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MARTIN L. SANBORN

Source: The Wisconsin State Register, (Portage, WI) Saturday, December 20, 1879; Issue 43; col B

Golden Wedding at Waukesha-Mr. Jas. Sanborn and Frank Sanborn, of this city, and their brothers, George Sanborn, Supt. of the Iowa and Dakota Division of the C.M. & St. P.R.R., Sherburn Sanborn, Supt. of the Winona & St. Peter Branch of the same road, and Fred. Sanborn, who divides his time between a cattle ranche in Kaneno and the home of his parents, all gathered, with their families, at the paternal home in Waukesha, on Thursday last, to celebrate the golden wedding of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Martin L. Sanborn. These five brothers, the whole family of the aged bride and groom, with all the grandchildren-11 in number-with S.S. Merrill, General Manager, who is a half brother of Mr. M.L. Sanborn, together with other friends, arrived by a special train at the scene of the festivities. As we go to press we have not the particulars. But just think of it! A golden wedding in an elegant house built by five such sons for their parents, furnished by them. It is a reward for a life of toil and care which can only be appreciated by those who have borne the burden and heat of the day.

 

JOSEF E. SAUTER

7 Sep 1898-18 Jun 2001

Josef was born in Lublin, Poland on September 7, 1898. His father was a teacher and musician and taught all 11 of his children to play an instrument. Josef plays piano and organ; at college he played piano in a band. He lived through the turmoil of Poland's occupation by Germany in World War II. At one time, Josef went to prison with many others arrested for political reasons. After six weeks in jail, his pastor visited and recognized Josef as his church organist. Josef was freed so that the German soldiers who attended his church could enjoy his music. Worse things came: Josef's 17-year old son was pulled out of school and sent to the Russian front to fight for Germany. He never returned. After the war, in 1955, Josef, his wife and younger son left for America. Traveling west, the family settled in Milwaukee. Although he had a master's degree in economics, Josef worked as a janitor. After a number of jobs, he worked in the payroll department at Concordia University until his retirement.

Josef's advice: "Don't be old. Stay young as long as you can. When you're old, you're not sure, you're dependent ? 100 years is a long time."

Source: The Centenarian Spirit in Wisconin; State of Wisconsin, Department of Health and Human Services; Division of Supportive Living.

 

ROBERT SCHMIDT

Source: The Milwaukee Sentinel, (Milwaukee, WI) June 04, 1897; pg. 2; col B

Theresa Schmidt was granted a divorce from Robert Schmidt on the ground of desertion.

 

ANDREW TAYLOR SHERMAN

Source: Album of Genealogy and Biography, Cook County, Illinois with Portraits 3rd ed. revised and extended (Chicago: Calumet Book & Engraving Co., 1895), pp. 18-20

Andrew Taylor Sherman, was born in Suffield, Connecticut, on September 1, 1821. He is a scion of a family well known in American history, and throughout his life has displayed the same spirit of patriotism and conscientious motives which distinguished his progenitors. He is a son of Charles Sherman and Jennet Taylor. The father, who was a native of New Haven, moved about 1820 to Suffield, where he resided upon a farm until his death, which occurred at the age of sixty-two years. During the War of 1812 he served as Colonel, having charge of the coast defenses between New Haven and New London. He filled numerous positions of honor and trust in that locality, and was elected a Member of the legislature on the day of his death. His father, John Sherman, was a grandson of Roger Sherman, one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. The family, which is well known in every state in the Union, was among the earliest to locate in New England. Three different branches thereof settled, respectively, in Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut. Charles Sherman was first married to Sophia Staples. Their only son, Charles Austin Sherman, became a prominent attorney in New York City.

Jennet, second wife of Charles Sherman, senior, died at Suffield when fifty years of age. She was born in New York City, and was a daughter of John Taylor, long known as "the honest Scotchman of Wall Street." Mrs. Sherman bore her husband thirteen children, whose record is as follows: Margaret, who was the wife of William Watt, died in Elizabeth, New Jersey. Henry became a prominent merchant of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and subsequently removed to Chicago, where his death occurred at the age of seventy-three years. James is a leading citizen of Brodhead, Wisconsin. Andrew T. is the next in order. Jane T. is Mrs. James Osgood, of Tarrytown, New York. Harriet is the wife of Dr. Edwin Strong, D. D., of Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Eliza, Mrs. J. J. Sloan, is now deceased. Jennet resides in Elizabeth, New Jersey, where she officiates as Treasurer of an orphan asylum. John T. is extensively engaged in mercantile business in New York and resides in Brooklyn. William died while residing in Chicago, and Robert at Orange, New York. Roger died in childhood; and Walter, who became a veteran of the great Civil War, died at Wilmette.

While a boy, Andrew T. Sherman attended school for a time in New York City, but completed his education at the Baptist College at Suffield, Connecticut, graduating at the age of twenty years. He then, in 1841, removed to Wisconsin, and engaged in farming in Genesee Township, Waukesha County, becoming one of the earliest settlers in that locality. He lived there until 1850, when he went to California, making the trip by way of the Isthmus. While in San Francisco Harbor, he received an injury by the explosion of the boiler of a steamer, which made necessary the amputation of one of his legs. As soon as he was able, he returned home, and in 1853 located in Chicago. His first employment here was in the capacity of clerk and bookkeeper for a real-estate firm. He subsequently founded the banking house of A. T. Sherman & Company. Foreseeing the coming financial crisis of 1857, he paid up all his obligations and suspended banking. Immediately after the bombardment of Fort Sumter he entered the army, and after serving through MacClellan's campaign he was employed in the mustering and disbursing departments of the state, at Springfield, Illlinois, continuing in that capacity until six months after the close of hostilities. He afterward served seven years in the office of the United States Commissioner at Chicago, and spent twenty-four years in the money-order department of the Chicago Postoffice.

In 1854 Mr. Sherman became one of the first residents of Evanston, making his home for the next nine years in that village, where one of the principal thoroughfares perpetuates his name. In 1859, in conjunction with F. H. Benson, he laid out Rose Hill Cemetery, purchasing the ground now occupied thereby and organizing a stock company for its improvement. He was the first Secretary of the association and a member of its Board of Directors, and has ever since retained an interest in the corporation. In company with Mr. Benson, in 1859, he also organized the company which built the first gravel road from Chicago to Evanston. Since April 1, 1871, he has resided in Wilmette, where he is regarded as one of the leading citizens.

On the 4th of July, 1843, he married to Miss Sophia Dodgson, daughter of Matthew Dodgson, of North Prairie, Wisconsin. She died on the 15th of January, 1861, leaving four children, one of whom died in infancy, and the survivors are: Jane E., wife of Rev. James Haney, D. D., of Normal, Illinois; Adeline J., Mrs. R. Palmer, of White, South Dakota; and Charles Edwin, of Sherman, South Dakota. On New Year's Day of 1862 Mr. Sherman was married to Miss Julia Aldrich, daughter of Milton and Eunice (Buell) Aldrich, of Enfield, New Hampshire. Mrs. Sherman, who continues to be his helpmate and adviser, has become the mother of four children, two of whom died in childhood, and the survivors are John Beveridge and Milton Andrew. The former is an employe [sic] of the Chicago & Northwestern Railway, and the latter occupies a clerical position in Chicago. Mr. Sherman also has nine grandchildren and seven great-granchildren.

Mr. Sherman has always been a pioneer in church and society work. The first Congregational Church at Genesee, Wisconsin, was organized in his log cabin soon after he located there. He recently attended the fiftieth anniversary of this society, being the only survivor among its original members. Soon after he located at Evanston, he set about the formation of a chuch at that place, and at a meeting held in his residence the Congregational Church of that city, now one of its strongest religious organizations, was established and he was the first Clerk of the society. A third society of that denomination was formed in his house soon after he removed to Wilmette, and he and his wife have always been among its most active members. Mr. Sherman was the first Clerk and is now a Deacon in this society.

Since 1851 he has been connected with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and has filled all the chairs of Chicago Encampment Number 10. He has filled the position of Deputy Grand Master of Illinois. Since the organization of the Republican party, he has given hearty allegiance to its principles, and has filled numerous official positions in the gift of his fellow-citizens of the various localities where he has dwelt. He was one of the earliest Justices of the Peace in Genesee, Wisconsin, and the citizens of Wilmette have honored him with the same distinction. For several years he was President of the Village Board, and has always manifested a deep concern in the public affairs of that place. In 1865 he was the Postmaster of the House of Representatives of Illinois, and all his business and official duties have been faithfully and efficiently discharged.

 

JOE SHIELDS

Source: From PLATTE COUNTY, NEBRASKA BAR SKETCH - Part III

Joe Shields, was born in Pewaukee, Wisconsin, Jan. 8, 1879 on a farm where he performed the duties that usually are meted out to the farm boy.

After he was large enough to go to school he attended the Carroll College at Waukesha, Wisconsin and after graduating there he taught school for three years, then he went to the University of Wisconsin and took a special course and graduated from there. After spending a year or so at home, he came to Nebraska, attended the University and graduated from the Law Department in 1906.

About 1907, he went to Fullerton, Nebraska, and soon after formed a co-partnership in the practice of law with W. L. Rose, which continued for two years, since which time he has been alone.

He was County Attorney of Nance County for four terms and also City Attorney of Fullerton for one year. He came to Columbus in 1937 and has been in the practice here since that time.

Fraternally, he belongs to the K. C's. and the Elks.

Mr. Shields, has been known to the author of this sketch for many years and has had considerable business on which Mr. Shields represented the other side in many cases and was associated with the author at times and we found Joe always ethical in this practice and a hard worker.

 

MRS. CORDIA A. DOUGLASS SPARKS

Source: Source: The NatrV.php">[ V ][ W ][ Y ][ Z ]

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MARTIN L. SANBORN

Source: The Wisconsin State Register, (Portage, WI) Saturday, December 20, 1879; Issue 43; col B

Golden Wedding at Waukesha-Mr. Jas. Sanborn and Frank Sanborn, of this city, and their brothers, George Sanborn, Supt. of the Iowa and Dakota Division of the C.M. & St. P.R.R., Sherburn Sanborn, Supt. of the Winona & St. Peter Branch of the same road, and Fred. Sanborn, who divides his time between a cattle ranche in Kaneno and the home of his parents, all gathered, with their families, at the paternal home in Waukesha, on Thursday last, to celebrate the golden wedding of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Martin L. Sanborn. These five brothers, the whole family of the aged bride and groom, with all the grandchildren-11 in number-with S.S. Merrill, General Manager, who is a half brother of Mr. M.L. Sanborn, together with other friends, arrived by a special train at the scene of the festivities. As we go to press we have not the particulars. But just think of it! A golden wedding in an elegant house built by five such sons for their parents, furnished by them. It is a reward for a life of toil and care which can only be appreciated by those who have borne the burden and heat of the day.

 

JOSEF E. SAUTER

7 Sep 1898-18 Jun 2001

Josef was born in Lublin, Poland on September 7, 1898. His father was a teacher and musician and taught all 11 of his children to play an instrument. Josef plays piano and organ; at college he played piano in a band. He lived through the turmoil of Poland's occupation by Germany in World War II. At one time, Josef went to prison with many others arrested for political reasons. After six weeks in jail, his pastor visited and recognized Josef as his church organist. Josef was freed so that the German soldiers who attended his church could enjoy his music. Worse things came: Josef's 17-year old son was pulled out of school and sent to the Russian front to fight for Germany. He never returned. After the war, in 1955, Josef, his wife and younger son left for America. Traveling west, the family settled in Milwaukee. Although he had a master's degree in economics, Josef worked as a janitor. After a number of jobs, he worked in the payroll department at Concordia University until his retirement.

Josef's advice: "Don't be old. Stay young as long as you can. When you're old, you're not sure, you're dependent ? 100 years is a long time."

Source: The Centenarian Spirit in Wisconin; State of Wisconsin, Department of Health and Human Services; Division of Supportive Living.

 

ROBERT SCHMIDT

Source: The Milwaukee Sentinel, (Milwaukee, WI) June 04, 1897; pg. 2; col B

Theresa Schmidt was granted a divorce from Robert Schmidt on the ground of desertion.

 

ANDREW TAYLOR SHERMAN

Source: Album of Genealogy and Biography, Cook County, Illinois with Portraits 3rd ed. revised and extended (Chicago: Calumet Book & Engraving Co., 1895), pp. 18-20

Andrew Taylor Sherman, was born in Suffield, Connecticut, on September 1, 1821. He is a scion of a family well known in American history, and throughout his life has displayed the same spirit of patriotism and conscientious motives which distinguished his progenitors. He is a son of Charles Sherman and Jennet Taylor. The father, who was a native of New Haven, moved about 1820 to Suffield, where he resided upon a farm until his death, which occurred at the age of sixty-two years. During the War of 1812 he served as Colonel, having charge of the coast defenses between New Haven and New London. He filled numerous positions of honor and trust in that locality, and was elected a Member of the legislature on the day of his death. His father, John Sherman, was a grandson of Roger Sherman, one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. The family, which is well known in every state in the Union, was among the earliest to locate in New England. Three different branches thereof settled, respectively, in Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut. Charles Sherman was first married to Sophia Staples. Their only son, Charles Austin Sherman, became a prominent attorney in New York City.

Jennet, second wife of Charles Sherman, senior, died at Suffield when fifty years of age. She was born in New York City, and was a daughter of John Taylor, long known as "the honest Scotchman of Wall Street." Mrs. Sherman bore her husband thirteen children, whose record is as follows: Margaret, who was the wife of William Watt, died in Elizabeth, New Jersey. Henry became a prominent merchant of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and subsequently removed to Chicago, where his death occurred at the age of seventy-three years. James is a leading citizen of Brodhead, Wisconsin. Andrew T. is the next in order. Jane T. is Mrs. James Osgood, of Tarrytown, New York. Harriet is the wife of Dr. Edwin Strong, D. D., of Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Eliza, Mrs. J. J. Sloan, is now deceased. Jennet resides in Elizabeth, New Jersey, where she officiates as Treasurer of an orphan asylum. John T. is extensively engaged in mercantile business in New York and resides in Brooklyn. William died while residing in Chicago, and Robert at Orange, New York. Roger died in childhood; and Walter, who became a veteran of the great Civil War, died at Wilmette.

While a boy, Andrew T. Sherman attended school for a time in New York City, but completed his education at the Baptist College at Suffield, Connecticut, graduating at the age of twenty years. He then, in 1841, removed to Wisconsin, and engaged in farming in Genesee Township, Waukesha County, becoming one of the earliest settlers in that locality. He lived there until 1850, when he went to California, making the trip by way of the Isthmus. While in San Francisco Harbor, he received an injury by the explosion of the boiler of a steamer, which made necessary the amputation of one of his legs. As soon as he was able, he returned home, and in 1853 located in Chicago. His first employment here was in the capacity of clerk and bookkeeper for a real-estate firm. He subsequently founded the banking house of A. T. Sherman & Company. Foreseeing the coming financial crisis of 1857, he paid up all his obligations and suspended banking. Immediately after the bombardment of Fort Sumter he entered the army, and after serving through MacClellan's campaign he was employed in the mustering and disbursing departments of the state, at Springfield, Illlinois, continuing in that capacity until six months after the close of hostilities. He afterward served seven years in the office of the United States Commissioner at Chicago, and spent twenty-four years in the money-order department of the Chicago Postoffice.

In 1854 Mr. Sherman became one of the first residents of Evanston, making his home for the next nine years in that village, where one of the principal thoroughfares perpetuates his name. In 1859, in conjunction with F. H. Benson, he laid out Rose Hill Cemetery, purchasing the ground now occupied thereby and organizing a stock company for its improvement. He was the first Secretary of the association and a member of its Board of Directors, and has ever since retained an interest in the corporation. In company with Mr. Benson, in 1859, he also organized the company which built the first gravel road from Chicago to Evanston. Since April 1, 1871, he has resided in Wilmette, where he is regarded as one of the leading citizens.

On the 4th of July, 1843, he married to Miss Sophia Dodgson, daughter of Matthew Dodgson, of North Prairie, Wisconsin. She died on the 15th of January, 1861, leaving four children, one of whom died in infancy, and the survivors are: Jane E., wife of Rev. James Haney, D. D., of Normal, Illinois; Adeline J., Mrs. R. Palmer, of White, South Dakota; and Charles Edwin, of Sherman, South Dakota. On New Year's Day of 1862 Mr. Sherman was married to Miss Julia Aldrich, daughter of Milton and Eunice (Buell) Aldrich, of Enfield, New Hampshire. Mrs. Sherman, who continues to be his helpmate and adviser, has become the mother of four children, two of whom died in childhood, and the survivors are John Beveridge and Milton Andrew. The former is an employe [sic] of the Chicago & Northwestern Railway, and the latter occupies a clerical position in Chicago. Mr. Sherman also has nine grandchildren and seven great-granchildren.

Mr. Sherman has always been a pioneer in church and society work. The first Congregational Church at Genesee, Wisconsin, was organized in his log cabin soon after he located there. He recently attended the fiftieth anniversary of this society, being the only survivor among its original members. Soon after he located at Evanston, he set about the formation of a chuch at that place, and at a meeting held in his residence the Congregational Church of that city, now one of its strongest religious organizations, was established and he was the first Clerk of the society. A third society of that denomination was formed in his house soon after he removed to Wilmette, and he and his wife have always been among its most active members. Mr. Sherman was the first Clerk and is now a Deacon in this society.

Since 1851 he has been connected with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and has filled all the chairs of Chicago Encampment Number 10. He has filled the position of Deputy Grand Master of Illinois. Since the organization of the Republican party, he has given hearty allegiance to its principles, and has filled numerous official positions in the gift of his fellow-citizens of the various localities where he has dwelt. He was one of the earliest Justices of the Peace in Genesee, Wisconsin, and the citizens of Wilmette have honored him with the same distinction. For several years he was President of the Village Board, and has always manifested a deep concern in the public affairs of that place. In 1865 he was the Postmaster of the House of Representatives of Illinois, and all his business and official duties have been faithfully and efficiently discharged.

 

JOE SHIELDS

Source: From PLATTE COUNTY, NEBRASKA BAR SKETCH - Part III

Joe Shields, was born in Pewaukee, Wisconsin, Jan. 8, 1879 on a farm where he performed the duties that usually are meted out to the farm boy.

After he was large enough to go to school he attended the Carroll College at Waukesha, Wisconsin and after graduating there he taught school for three years, then he went to the University of Wisconsin and took a special course and graduated from there. After spending a year or so at home, he came to Nebraska, attended the University and graduated from the Law Department in 1906.

About 1907, he went to Fullerton, Nebraska, and soon after formed a co-partnership in the practice of law with W. L. Rose, which continued for two years, since which time he has been alone.

He was County Attorney of Nance County for four terms and also City Attorney of Fullerton for one year. He came to Columbus in 1937 and has been in the practice here since that time.

Fraternally, he belongs to the K. C's. and the Elks.

Mr. Shields, has been known to the author of this sketch for many years and has had considerable business on which Mr. Shields represented the other side in many cases and was associated with the author at times and we found Joe always ethical in this practice and a hard worker.

 

MRS. CORDIA A. DOUGLASS SPARKS

Source: Source: The Natp">[ V ][ W ][ Y ][ Z ]

Unfortunately many of the articles I obtained did not contain the source information. If I know the source of the information, I have noted it as Source:. If no source is available it may have been from an anonymous donor or a researcher. Click to see some of the sources used for this compilation..

 

MARTIN L. SANBORN

Source: The Wisconsin State Register, (Portage, WI) Saturday, December 20, 1879; Issue 43; col B

Golden Wedding at Waukesha-Mr. Jas. Sanborn and Frank Sanborn, of this city, and their brothers, George Sanborn, Supt. of the Iowa and Dakota Division of the C.M. & St. P.R.R., Sherburn Sanborn, Supt. of the Winona & St. Peter Branch of the same road, and Fred. Sanborn, who divides his time between a cattle ranche in Kaneno and the home of his parents, all gathered, with their families, at the paternal home in Waukesha, on Thursday last, to celebrate the golden wedding of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Martin L. Sanborn. These five brothers, the whole family of the aged bride and groom, with all the grandchildren-11 in number-with S.S. Merrill, General Manager, who is a half brother of Mr. M.L. Sanborn, together with other friends, arrived by a special train at the scene of the festivities. As we go to press we have not the particulars. But just think of it! A golden wedding in an elegant house built by five such sons for their parents, furnished by them. It is a reward for a life of toil and care which can only be appreciated by those who have borne the burden and heat of the day.

 

JOSEF E. SAUTER

7 Sep 1898-18 Jun 2001

Josef was born in Lublin, Poland on September 7, 1898. His father was a teacher and musician and taught all 11 of his children to play an instrument. Josef plays piano and organ; at college he played piano in a band. He lived through the turmoil of Poland's occupation by Germany in World War II. At one time, Josef went to prison with many others arrested for political reasons. After six weeks in jail, his pastor visited and recognized Josef as his church organist. Josef was freed so that the German soldiers who attended his church could enjoy his music. Worse things came: Josef's 17-year old son was pulled out of school and sent to the Russian front to fight for Germany. He never returned. After the war, in 1955, Josef, his wife and younger son left for America. Traveling west, the family settled in Milwaukee. Although he had a master's degree in economics, Josef worked as a janitor. After a number of jobs, he worked in the payroll department at Concordia University until his retirement.

Josef's advice: "Don't be old. Stay young as long as you can. When you're old, you're not sure, you're dependent ? 100 years is a long time."

Source: The Centenarian Spirit in Wisconin; State of Wisconsin, Department of Health and Human Services; Division of Supportive Living.

 

ROBERT SCHMIDT

Source: The Milwaukee Sentinel, (Milwaukee, WI) June 04, 1897; pg. 2; col B

Theresa Schmidt was granted a divorce from Robert Schmidt on the ground of desertion.

 

ANDREW TAYLOR SHERMAN

Source: Album of Genealogy and Biography, Cook County, Illinois with Portraits 3rd ed. revised and extended (Chicago: Calumet Book & Engraving Co., 1895), pp. 18-20

Andrew Taylor Sherman, was born in Suffield, Connecticut, on September 1, 1821. He is a scion of a family well known in American history, and throughout his life has displayed the same spirit of patriotism and conscientious motives which distinguished his progenitors. He is a son of Charles Sherman and Jennet Taylor. The father, who was a native of New Haven, moved about 1820 to Suffield, where he resided upon a farm until his death, which occurred at the age of sixty-two years. During the War of 1812 he served as Colonel, having charge of the coast defenses between New Haven and New London. He filled numerous positions of honor and trust in that locality, and was elected a Member of the legislature on the day of his death. His father, John Sherman, was a grandson of Roger Sherman, one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence. The family, which is well known in every state in the Union, was among the earliest to locate in New England. Three different branches thereof settled, respectively, in Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut. Charles Sherman was first married to Sophia Staples. Their only son, Charles Austin Sherman, became a prominent attorney in New York City.

Jennet, second wife of Charles Sherman, senior, died at Suffield when fifty years of age. She was born in New York City, and was a daughter of John Taylor, long known as "the honest Scotchman of Wall Street." Mrs. Sherman bore her husband thirteen children, whose record is as follows: Margaret, who was the wife of William Watt, died in Elizabeth, New Jersey. Henry became a prominent merchant of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and subsequently removed to Chicago, where his death occurred at the age of seventy-three years. James is a leading citizen of Brodhead, Wisconsin. Andrew T. is the next in order. Jane T. is Mrs. James Osgood, of Tarrytown, New York. Harriet is the wife of Dr. Edwin Strong, D. D., of Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Eliza, Mrs. J. J. Sloan, is now deceased. Jennet resides in Elizabeth, New Jersey, where she officiates as Treasurer of an orphan asylum. John T. is extensively engaged in mercantile business in New York and resides in Brooklyn. William died while residing in Chicago, and Robert at Orange, New York. Roger died in childhood; and Walter, who became a veteran of the great Civil War, died at Wilmette.

While a boy, Andrew T. Sherman attended school for a time in New York City, but completed his education at the Baptist College at Suffield, Connecticut, graduating at the age of twenty years. He then, in 1841, removed to Wisconsin, and engaged in farming in Genesee Township, Waukesha County, becoming one of the earliest settlers in that locality. He lived there until 1850, when he went to California, making the trip by way of the Isthmus. While in San Francisco Harbor, he received an injury by the explosion of the boiler of a steamer, which made necessary the amputation of one of his legs. As soon as he was able, he returned home, and in 1853 located in Chicago. His first employment here was in the capacity of clerk and bookkeeper for a real-estate firm. He subsequently founded the banking house of A. T. Sherman & Company. Foreseeing the coming financial crisis of 1857, he paid up all his obligations and suspended banking. Immediately after the bombardment of Fort Sumter he entered the army, and after serving through MacClellan's campaign he was employed in the mustering and disbursing departments of the state, at Springfield, Illlinois, continuing in that capacity until six months after the close of hostilities. He afterward served seven years in the office of the United States Commissioner at Chicago, and spent twenty-four years in the money-order department of the Chicago Postoffice.

In 1854 Mr. Sherman became one of the first residents of Evanston, making his home for the next nine years in that village, where one of the principal thoroughfares perpetuates his name. In 1859, in conjunction with F. H. Benson, he laid out Rose Hill Cemetery, purchasing the ground now occupied thereby and organizing a stock company for its improvement. He was the first Secretary of the association and a member of its Board of Directors, and has ever since retained an interest in the corporation. In company with Mr. Benson, in 1859, he also organized the company which built the first gravel road from Chicago to Evanston. Since April 1, 1871, he has resided in Wilmette, where he is regarded as one of the leading citizens.

On the 4th of July, 1843, he married to Miss Sophia Dodgson, daughter of Matthew Dodgson, of North Prairie, Wisconsin. She died on the 15th of January, 1861, leaving four children, one of whom died in infancy, and the survivors are: Jane E., wife of Rev. James Haney, D. D., of Normal, Illinois; Adeline J., Mrs. R. Palmer, of White, South Dakota; and Charles Edwin, of Sherman, South Dakota. On New Year's Day of 1862 Mr. Sherman was married to Miss Julia Aldrich, daughter of Milton and Eunice (Buell) Aldrich, of Enfield, New Hampshire. Mrs. Sherman, who continues to be his helpmate and adviser, has become the mother of four children, two of whom died in childhood, and the survivors are John Beveridge and Milton Andrew. The former is an employe [sic] of the Chicago & Northwestern Railway, and the latter occupies a clerical position in Chicago. Mr. Sherman also has nine grandchildren and seven great-granchildren.

Mr. Sherman has always been a pioneer in church and society work. The first Congregational Church at Genesee, Wisconsin, was organized in his log cabin soon after he located there. He recently attended the fiftieth anniversary of this society, being the only survivor among its original members. Soon after he located at Evanston, he set about the formation of a chuch at that place, and at a meeting held in his residence the Congregational Church of that city, now one of its strongest religious organizations, was established and he was the first Clerk of the society. A third society of that denomination was formed in his house soon after he removed to Wilmette, and he and his wife have always been among its most active members. Mr. Sherman was the first Clerk and is now a Deacon in this society.

Since 1851 he has been connected with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and has filled all the chairs of Chicago Encampment Number 10. He has filled the position of Deputy Grand Master of Illinois. Since the organization of the Republican party, he has given hearty allegiance to its principles, and has filled numerous official positions in the gift of his fellow-citizens of the various localities where he has dwelt. He was one of the earliest Justices of the Peace in Genesee, Wisconsin, and the citizens of Wilmette have honored him with the same distinction. For several years he was President of the Village Board, and has always manifested a deep concern in the public affairs of that place. In 1865 he was the Postmaster of the House of Representatives of Illinois, and all his business and official duties have been faithfully and efficiently discharged.

 

JOE SHIELDS

Source: From PLATTE COUNTY, NEBRASKA BAR SKETCH - Part III

Joe Shields, was born in Pewaukee, Wisconsin, Jan. 8, 1879 on a farm where he performed the duties that usually are meted out to the farm boy.

After he was large enough to go to school he attended the Carroll College at Waukesha, Wisconsin and after graduating there he taught school for three years, then he went to the University of Wisconsin and took a special course and graduated from there. After spending a year or so at home, he came to Nebraska, attended the University and graduated from the Law Department in 1906.

About 1907, he went to Fullerton, Nebraska, and soon after formed a co-partnership in the practice of law with W. L. Rose, which continued for two years, since which time he has been alone.

He was County Attorney of Nance County for four terms and also City Attorney of Fullerton for one year. He came to Columbus in 1937 and has been in the practice here since that time.

Fraternally, he belongs to the K. C's. and the Elks.

Mr. Shields, has been known to the author of this sketch for many years and has had considerable business on which Mr. Shields represented the other side in many cases and was associated with the author at times and we found Joe always ethical in this practice and a hard worker.

 

MRS. CORDIA A. DOUGLASS SPARKS

Source: Source: The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Volume 60 page 32

Daughter of the American Revolution DAR ID # 59093 
Descendant of Thomas Brown

Thomas Brown 
	b: 1754 in Stonington, Conn.
	d: 1848 in Hudson, Mich.
	to: Caty Cooper
Thomas Brown served as a private in Capt. Samuel Prentice's
company of Stonington, 1775, in the first call for troops.

Child of Thomas and Caty (Cooper) Brown:
	Joseph Brown
	b. 1778
	to: Sallie Drown

Child of Joseph and Sallie (Drown) Brown
	Byron Brown
	to: Amelia Taylor

Child of Byron and Amelia (Taylor) Brown:
	Carrie A. Brown
	to: Henry L. Douglass

Child of Henry L. and Carrie A. (Brown) Douglass:
	Cordia A. Douglass
Also No. 35038.  

 

GEORGE SHOBER

Source: The Milwaukee Sentinel, (Milwaukee, WI) September 25, 1883; pg. 4; col G

STARVING TO DEATH.

DESTITUTE CONDITION OF A FAMILY IN WAUKESHA COUNTY.

A BABE USHERED INTO THE WORLD UNDER AN UNLUCKY STAR.

Waukesha, Sept. 24. - A most horrible discovery was made to-day about one mile north of this place on the Pewaukee road, in the Town of Pewaukee. In a low one-story hut was found a father, mother and six little boys, the oldest being not yet 11 years, and the youngest a babe in arms with a life of three days. In all probability the family's condition, but for the birth of a child Friday night, would not have become known until the death of one of its members resulted. The man gave his name as Geo. Shober. Last Friday evening Dr. Bacon was called to the hidden hut owing to the threatening condition of the mother, but arrived after the child had been born. He called for a light, but that was something the family had not known since living in their present quarters. To dress the infant the doctor was compelled to seek the aid of the brilliancy of the heavens for optical assistance. The mother's shawl was the only covering, and it was carefully wound around the little one's body.

A SICKENING SCENE.

The Sentinel correspondent to-day visited the premises and a more sickening scene can hardly be imagined. The interior of the hut is about 10 by 16 feet. Half of this space is filled with new-mown hay, upon which was lying the mother, infant in arms, and surrounded by five ragged, hungry and helpless boys. The groans of the mother resounded through the hut. Standing with one hand in his pocket and the other bandaged in a sling, stood the lazy and heartless husband and father. In the house there was not the first vestige of the necessaries of life. The mother had not even bathed or had a change of clothing. The smell of the room with a combination of obnoxious odors was sickening, and how the family has lived in it for six weeks through the heated term without breeding contagion is nothing less than a mystery. What will be done with the family cannot be learned, as none of the authorities here have as yet taken any action in the matter.

THE FAMILY'S HISTORY.

The family are Bavarians and came to America one year ago last April. They arrived in Waukesha last May and Shober went to work at the Hadfield quarries. After a few weeks there he went to Pewaukee. While living at Pewaukee he met with an accident and lost his left thumb. He was then sent with his family to the Poor House. He remained until the 15th of last April, when he left with his family for Medford, near Green Bay. In about thirty days the family again returned to Waukesha and remained five days in the passenger depot, being kept alive by the contributions of generous railway employes. The next heard of them was that they were living in a barn on the farm of Geo. Hine. About six weeks ago they moved into their present quarters owned by Fred Dick, a butcher, who has not only furnished the hut gratuitously, but has regularly given them meat from his shop. The meat Mr. Dick thinks must have been devoured raw, as there are no facilities in the hut for cooking purposes. With severe weather it is almost certain that some member of the family will be frozen to death. There is no income whatever to the family, as the father does but little work.

 

HARRY N. SIMMS & ALICE MOORE

Source: The Milwaukee Sentinel, (Milwaukee, WI) Friday, September 28, 1883; pg. 4; col

Waukesha, Sept. 27-The marriage of Miss Alice, only daughter of Dr. and Mrs. V.L. Moore, to Harry N. Sims, of Pottsville, Pa., was solemnized to-night, at 7 o'clock, at the residence of the bride's parents, on Main street, Rev. Robert Leslie officiating. The ceremony was performed in the presence of only immediate relatives and intimate friends. The bride was elegantly attired in a short cream surah satin dress, the basque of brocaded cream satin, and trimmed with Oriental lace. She wore a corsage bouquet of lilies of the valley and oxide daisies, over which peacefully hung the conventional veil. The groom was in a customary dress suit. Miss Moore has for the past few years devoted herself to the study of art, and has been wonderfully successful, several of her paintings and decorated china sets being considered especially fine. The presents were numerous and costly. A reception was held after the ceremony, at which the following friends of the contracting parties were present: Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Sims, Philadelphia; mr. and Mrs. A. Moore, Watertown; Mr. and Mrs. D.L. Sterling, Mrs. and Mrs. D.C. James, C.F. Hawley and wife; J.M. Randles and wife; A.T. Stebbine, Jr. and wife, Adolph Estberg and wife, E.W. Estberg and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Lord, Rev. E.M. Phillips and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph P. Phillips, Orson Olin and wife, Dr. J. T. Wardrobe, C.E. Wardrobe, Walter WArdrobe, Miss Carrie Price, Carrie Lain, Nellie Glenny, Miss Welch, Eva Filly, Carrie Bradley, Georgie Bennett, Anna Story, Lily Boyd, Nora Olin, Hannah Williams, Mrs. Hine, Mrs. Falkner, Miss Walton, Robert Randles, H.W. James, J.A. Fletcher, Will Stephens, R.A. Waite, C.N. Hathaway, Dr. Ballard, Will Rowe, and many others. Mr. and Mrs. Sims will leave next Monday for Pottsville, Pa. which city will be their future home.

 

MRS. ESTHER O. RIFORD SMEATON
MRS. ELIZA RIFORD MCKELLIPS

Source: Esther: The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Volume 77 page 217
Eliza: The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Volume 80 page 304

Esther: Daughter of the American Revolution DAR ID # 76577 
Eliza: Daughter of the American Revolution DAR ID # 79829 

Born in Pewaukee, Wis. 

Esther Wife of David Smeaton. 
Eliza wife of David McKellips

Descendant of:
	Joseph Riford, Seth Man, Joshua French, and Capt. Jacob Wales. 

Daughter of:
	Seth Riford (1793-1875) and Phebe French (1813-76), 
		his wife, m. 1836. 

Granddaughter of:
	Joseph Riford, Jr. (1757-1833), and Rachel Mann (1758-1803), 
		his wife, m. 1777;
	Jedediah French (1770-1833), and Phebe Wales (1772-1854), 
		his wife, m. 1792.
 
Gr-granddaughter of:
	Joseph Riford and Hannah ? (1746-1823), his wife;
	Seth Mann and Elizabeth Dyer, his 2nd wife, m. 1750;
	Joshua French and Esther Wales (1738-1810), his wife, m. 1755;
	Jacob Wales and Phebe Hayward (1751-1837), his wife, m. 1768.
 
Joseph Riford (1738-77) served as private, 1775, in Capt. John Vinton's 
company, Col. Benjamin Lincoln's regiment; 1776, under Capt. Moses 
French and Colonels Joseph Palmer and Jonathan Bass; 1777, in the same 
company, under Col. Jonathan Titcomb. He was born in England; died on 
board a prison ship. 

Seth Mann (1724-1815) served on the Lexington Alarm as a private in Capt. 
Seth Turner's company, Col. Benjamin Lincoln's regiment. He was born in 
Scituate; died in Braintree, Mass. 

Joshua French (1739-91) served as a private, 1775, in Capt. Seth Turner's 
company, Col. Benjamin Lincoln's Massachusetts regiment. He was born in 
Braintree; died in Windham, Mass. 

Jacob Wales (1747-1821) entered the army, 1776, as lieutenant in Capt. 
Nathaniel Winslow's company, Col. Thomas Marshall's Massachusetts regiment, 
and received his commission as captain, 1777, in the same regiment. He was 
born in Stoughton; died in Windham, Mass. 

Also No. 73148.  

 

PROF. A. W. SMITH

Source: The Ancestors of Ebenezer Buckingham, who was born in 1748 and of his descendants; compiled by James Buckingham; 1892

Prof. A.W. Smith is principal of the High School in Wauwatosa. He was born and brought up on a farm. Attended the village district school during the winter, until sixteen years of age; taught a country district school for three winters, then attended school at Carroll College, Waukesha, Wis. for two years, graduated from there in the spring of 1876; was appointed principal of the Wauwatosa school in the fall of the same year and has held the position without interruption. He with his family reside (1892) at Wauwatosa, Wis.

 

ARTHUR H. SPRAGUE Marriage

Source: Mukwonago Chief November 16, 1905

MARRIAGE
Arthur H. Sprague and Miss Ellen Classy (Klassy), both of New Glarus, Wisconsin, were married at the home of the bride on Thursday,November 2, 1905.

The groom formerly resided in this village. He is now in the employ of the Standard Oil Company at New Glarus and holds a responsible position with them. His many friends in this vicinity are glad to know of hissuccess and join with the Chief in wishing him a happy married life.

 

AUGUST F. STARK

Source: From 1907 Volume of Haight's Waukesha County Memoirs pg. 646-47

August F. Stark, born in Voights-Hagen, Germany, Jan. 28, 1839, a son of Frederic Stark, who immigrated to America in 1856 and settled in Vernon township. He lived in this county until 1870, when he moved to Missouri, in which state he passed the remainder of his life. August F., one of a family of seven children, five of whom are still living, received his education in the schools of his native land, being a lad of seventeen at the time the family immigrated to the United States. In 1866 he began farming for himself on a tract of 54 acres which has been his home since that time. He has a herd of seven dairy cows and makes his own butter. He was married on Dec. 20, 1866, to Helena Yarmark, who was born in the town of Vernon, Jan 5, 1852, daughter of Frederic Yarmark, one of the early German settlers. They are the parents of three children. Loland, born Oct. 18, 1867, is married and runs a saw-mill on his father's place. Hester, born Feb. 7, 1870, and Lemuel, born Jan 13, 1876, are both unmarried and still remain under the parental roof. The father served in the Civil war, enlisting as a private in the 28th Wisconsin infantry on Aug. 21, 1862, and serviing until the muster out of his regiment, in August, 1865, at Bropwnsville, Tenn. He was ain a number of important engagements, Helena, Ark., Saline river, Spanish Fort, etc., but was never wounded. He now receives a pension of $8 a month. His political affiliations are with the Republican party and he is a member of the Methodist Episocopal church.

 

J.C. STARKWEATHER

Source: Journal of the executive proceedings of the Senate of the United States of America, 1789-1873 MONDAY, April 19, 1869.

To the Senate of the United States:
I nominate J. C. Starkweather to be deputy postmaster at Oconomowoc, in the county of Waukesha and State of Wisconsin, in place of D. R. Thompson, office having become Presidential. --U. S. Grant.

 

ALFRED STEEL

Source: From History of NORTH DAKOTA, by LEWIS F. CRAWFORD

NORTH DAKOTA BIOGRAPHY, By a Separate Staff of Special Writers
Issued in Three Volumes, Volume III, ILLUSTRATED
THE AMERICAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY, INC. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK 1931
PAGE 111

ALFRED STEEL, president of the Stutsman County Abstract & Guarantee Company, is a business man and citizen who has played a varied role in the affairs of the territory and state during the past forty years. He is a member of the State Senate and has served in the Senate almost consecutively for twenty years.

Senator Steel was born at Genesee, [Waukesha County], Wisconsin, August 1, 1860, and was educated in Wisconsin public schools and graduated with the A. B. degree from Beloit College in 1880. He studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1883, and in the same year came to Dakota Territory and established his home at Jamestown [Stutsman County]. He has carried some practice as a lawyer but his chief interest for over forty years has been in the abstract and insurance business, representing one of the oldest organizations of the kind in the state.

Senator Steel has always been a staunch Republican. He has served as alderman, twice as mayor of Jamestown [ND], and for some years was a member of the board of County Commissioners and for twenty-eight years a member of the Jamestown Board of Education. He was elected a member of the State Senate for the session of 1909 and has served in every subsequent session with the exception of those of 1917-19. Senator Steel is a member of all the branches of York Rite Masonry, including El Zagal Temple of the Mystic Shrine at Fargo, and the B. P. 0. Elks and Rotary Club.

He married in 1886 Miss Agnes J. Calvert, of Ann Arbor, Michigan. Mr. and Mrs. Steel have one son, T. Douglas Steel, born August 26, 1892.

This son graduated from the Jamestown High School and from the University of North Dakota in 1914. In 1918 he joined the navy and was Put on duty in the Canal Zone and was not granted an honorable discharge until September, 1921. After being released from active duty he returned to North Dakota and has since been associated with his father in the abstract and insurance business. He is a York Rite Mason and Shriner, member of the B. P. 0. Elks and American Legion, the Kiwanis Club and the Presbyterian Church. The son is unmarried.[1931]

 

MRS. ANNA STORY STEPHENS

Source: The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Volume 72 page 319

Daughter of the American Revolution DAR ID # 71899 
Descendant of Dr. Elisha Story

Elisha Story
	b: 1743 in Boston
	d: 1805 in Marblehead, Mass.
	to: Ruth Ruddock his first wife
Elisha Story was a member of the Sons of Liberty; served 
as surgeon in Col. Moses Little's company in the battles 
of the Jerseys.

Child of Elisha and Ruth (Ruddock) Story:
	William Story
	b: 1774
	d: 1864
	m. 1797
	to: Elizabeth Patten
	b: 1775
	d: 1856

Child of William and Elizabeth (Patten) Story:
	John Patten Story
	b: 1805
	d: 1875
	m. 1840
	to: Elizabeth Quarles
	b: 1816
	d: 1904

Child of John Patten and Elizabeth (Quarles) Story:
	Anna Story

Elisha Story (1743-1805) was a member of the Sons of Liberty; 
served as surgeon in Col. Moses Little's company in the battles 
of the Jerseys. He was born in Boston; died in Marblehead, Mass. 

Also Nos. 11534, 13261.  

 

HARRIET OLIN STEWART

SKETCH OF THE LIFE OF HARRIET OLIN STEWART

Source: A Complete Record of the John Olin Family, by C.C. Olin, Historian, 1893; Baker-Randolph Co. Printers, Indianapolis

I, was born in Canton, St. Lawrence county, New York, in 1831. In 1833 my parents moved to the State of Ohio, where they lvied until I was ten years old. They then removed to the town of Vernon, Wisconsin. My father built a small log house. After our home was built, we had no furniture to put into it, as when we left Ohio my father sent his household goods by water. But our goods did not arrive until late in the fall, they being landed in Sheboygan. So my father had to procure teams and go to Sheboygan and transport the goods to our home by team at a great expense. So we had to get along the best way we could with but very little furniture. But after they came we were made wuite comfortable for several years.

On our way to Wisconsin, we stopped in Michigan, to make a visit to my uncle, Henry Olin. After living in our small log house for two or three years, my father bought property in the village of Mukwonago, built a house, and we were made very comfortable for several years. There I had an opportunity to attend the district school, which I prized very highly. In the meantime, my father, being a professed Christian, had commenced religious services in the school house. But to my great sorrow, when I was about thirteen years old I lost my dear mother, just when I needed her watchful care.

For a long time I felt as though all was lost for me. It seemed as though my sorrow was more than I could bear. O, how I miseed my dear, loving mother, and I felt as though I had nothing to live for as we returned home from the cemetery to a lonely, and as I thought, to a deserted dwelling. It seemed as though all my hopes in the world were shattered, and I prayed that I might die and be buried beside my dear mother. But God saw fit to have it otherwise. My two older sisters were married and left home before my mother's death. My older brother at home had also married, so that my father and youngest brother and myself were all of the family that was left. After about two years my father married his second wife and brought her home. Although she was a good woman I could not feel that she could fill the place of my dear mother. I grew restive and wanted to get away where I could go to school, but the way seemed to be hedged up and my school days were about done about the time I was fifteen. At sixteen I was married, and in about ten months, with one child, we moved to Dartford, Green Lake county, Wisconsin where we lived for many years......

 

MRS. FRANCIS KEENER STEWART

Source: The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Volume 55 page 251

Daughter of the American Revolution DAR ID # 54582 

Born in Hartford, Wis. 

Wife of Cyril L. Stewart. 

Descendant of Lieut. Asaph Sherman. 

Daughter of Lewis Edgar Peck and Julia Lee, his wife. 

Granddaughter of Lewis Peck and Lucy Adams, his wife. 

Gr-granddaughter of Job Adams and Candace Sherman, his wife. 

Gr-gr-granddaughter of Asaph Sherman and Lucy Whitney, his wife. 

Asaph Sherman (1741-1810) served as lieutenant of a company formed 
at Grafton, 1775, commanded by Capt. Luke Drury. He died at Rutland,
Vt. 

Also No. 12744.  

 

JOHN STEWART

Source: Unknown, year unknown

An Aged Visitor.
John Stewart, 81 years of age, one of the very early settlers of Ottawa, in this county, was at Waukesha Monday. He is a well preserved man, and might readily pass for 75. He came to America in 1839, and a year later settled in Ottawa. On reaching that town a sort of temporary domicile was erected in the woods, of poles and branches, by himself and a companion, and for several weeks it served as a home and until a log cabin was constructed. He said if some of the young men of to-day were compelled to make their way as he had they might feel it a hardship. Yet he said he felt well in those days and scarcely knew any suffering. His pioneer companion was the companion of Mr. Dreyer of this city.

 

MRS. MARY WINIFRED SMITH STEWART

Source: The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Volume 161 page 281

Daughter of the American Revolution DAR ID # 160899 
b: Waukesha County

Descendant of Nathan Smith, Lieut. Abraham Gale, 
Caleb Balch, and Cyrus Balch

Abraham Gale
	b: 1745, in Sutton, Mass.
	d: in New Hampshire.
	to: Phoebe Allison, 2nd wife
Abraham Gale served as sergeant and lieutenant in 
the Massachusetts troops. 
	
Child of Abraham and Phoebe (Allison) Gale:
	David Hildreth Gale
	b: 1790
	d: 1852
	m. 1820
	to: Elizabeth Decker
	b: 1802
	d: 1880

Child of David Hildreth and Elizabeth (Decker) Gale:
	Simon Decker Gale
	b: 1821
	d: 1852
	m. 1843
	to: Phrelove Wright
	b: 1825
	d: 1890

Child of Simon Decker and Phrelove (Wright) Gale:
	Ellen E. Gale 

also:
Caleb Balch
	b: 1740, in Beverly, Mass.
	d: in Westmoreland, N. H.
	to: Elizabeth M. --
Caleb Balch served as private under Captains Stone 
and Hinds in Colonel Reed's regiment, New Hampshire 
troops. 

Child of Caleb and Elizabeth M. Balch:
	Cyrus Balch
	b: 1765 in Keene, N. H..
	d: 1805 in Vermont
	m. 1782
	to: Judith Stone
Cyrus Balch served as private in Capt. Ephraim 
Stone's company, New Hampshire troops.

Child of Cyrus and Judith (Stone) Balch:
	Elmina Balch
	b: 1801
	d: 1838
	to: Allen Smith (Elmina is his second wife)
	b: 1787
	p: Nathan Smith (see below)
	d: 1862

Child of Allen and Elmina (Balch) Smith:
	Hiram Smith
	b: 1838
	d: 1884
	m. 1866
	to Ellen E. Gale (see parents above)

Also:
Nathan Smith
	b: 1752 in Parsippany, N. J.
	d: 1835 in Bridport, Vt.
	m. 1784 
	to: Wait (Allen) Trask
	b: 1765
	d: 1830
Nathan Smith served as private in the Vermont troops.

Child of Nathan and Wait (Allen) Trask Smith:
	Allen Smith (see above)

Nathan Smith (1752-1835) served as private in the Vermont troops. 
He was born in Parsippany, N. J.; died in Bridport, Vt. 

Abraham Gale served as sergeant and lieutenant in the Massachusetts 
troops. He was born, 1745, in Sutton, Mass.; died in New Hampshire. 

Caleb Balch served as private under Captains Stone and Hinds in 
Colonel Reed's regiment, New Hampshire troops. He was born, 1740, in 
Beverly, Mass.; died in Westmoreland, N. H. 

Cyrus Balch (1765-1805) served as private in Capt. Ephraim Stone's 
company, New Hampshire troops. He was born in Keene, N. H.; died 
in Vermont. 

Also No. 137284. 

 

MRS. ELIZABETH WARDNER STITH

Source: Daughters of the American Revolution

DAR Member
Descendant of Dr. Elisha Phelps

Dr. Elisha Phelps
	b: 1762 in Harwintown, Conn.
	d: 1806 died in Peacham, Vt.
	Elisha served as corporal in the Eighth company, 
First regiment of Connecticut militia in the Revolutionary War. 

Child of Dr. Elisha and Susan (Eastman) Phelps:
	Laura Amelia Phelps
	to: Rufus Emerson

Child of Rufus and Laura Amelia (Phelps) Emerson:
	Laura Emerson
	to: Rev. Oliver Hulburd Staples

Child of Rev. Oliver Hulburd and Laura (Emerson) Staples:
	Elizabeth Wardner

 

MR. & MRS. PETER MORGAN SWARTZ

Source: Waukesha Daily freeman, dated Nov. 23, 1916.

GOLDEN PERIOD OF HONORED PIONEERS:

MR. AND MRS. PETER MORGAN SWARTZ OBSERVE FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY

Mr. and Mrs. Peter Morgan Swartz, pioneer residents of Waukesha County, celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on Wednesday, Nov. 22, at a family reunion at their country home, Cornfalfa Farms. Mr. Swartz was born February 12, 1842, at Ghent, Columbia county, N.Y., and was the only child of Mr. and Mrs. William J. Swartz of the Empire state.

In 1844 he came to Wisconsin with his parent's and located in the town of New Berlin where he has lived continuously for seventy-two years. And there the family built up the beautiful home known as Cornfalfa Farms.

When Mr. Swartz was a child the indians were numerous in this country and the country roads were but little better than Indian trails.

He remembers seeing as many as seven deer in a drove within a few rods of his home. The prosperous city of Waukesha was then known as Prairieville, and contained but few inhabitants.

Mr. Swartz ranks high in the community as a citizen and was always recognized as a very enterprising and progressive farmer. He was one of the successful exhibitors at the World's Fair in Chicago in 1893 and also at the St. Louis Exposition in 1904, receiving diplomas and medals for the best wheat exhibited by the grower.

Since retiring from active business, his sons, Swartz Bros., have been equally successful as they won the gold medal on their alfalfa exhibit at the San Francisco Exposition last year.

Mr. Swartz was married Nov. 22, 1866, to Miss Catherine Phillips, who was born in New Berlin, Waukesha county, July 18, 1849. Mr. and Mrs. Swartz have seven children and five grand-children. Their eldest child, William, resides on a farm west of this city; David is superintendent of the schools at Bayfield, Wis.; Mrs. W. H. Phillips of Milwaukee; Mrs. H. G. Busse of this city; Peter Jr., Lewis and Jayson, who in business circles are known as Swartz Bros., and operate Cornfalfa Farms.

The golden wedding celebration was attended by all of the children and grand-children. The home was tastefully decorated for the occasion and a delicious and bountiful dinner was served. The bride of fifty years ago wore a becoming gown of black satin with trimmings of gold, and her head was adorned with a golden wreath.

Mr. Swartz's gift to the bride was fifty dollars in gold, other valuable gifts were received.

Congratulations hearty and sincere were showered upon the bride and groom, who are enjoying good health, and the guests departed wishing them many happy anniversaries to come.

The Freeman joins in most hearty congratulations to this honored and beloved couple.

 

OTTO SYLVESTER

Source: Waukesha Freeman October 5, 1905
Submitted by researcher/see contributors page

Otto Sylvester is having seven new green houses erected at his place on Silver Lake street. It will be practically one building 100x103 feet. The Evans system of ventilation will be used and hot water and steam for heating. Grim & Paul are doing the carpenter work and P.A. Schnehle and Mr. Sylvester, the glazing, about 12,000 square feet of glass being used.