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engaged in farming and blacksmithing in Greenfield, Milwaukee Co., Wis.; then came to La Crosse, and kept the hotel known as the Washington House; they still own the property, and also 500 acres of land, with fine improvements. His wife, Matilda Larcon, was born in Vermont, married in New York, and died in 1850; left eight children-James R., in the army, from Kansas; John, now in Michigan; Eliza A., now Mrs. Horn, in Waukesha Co.; Eunice, now Mrs. McPherson, in California; Lucinda, now Mrs. Shede, in California; Ezra, enlisted in Co. H, 17th W. V. I., in 1861, was discharged in 1865, and when he came home he was engaged as conductor on the S. M. R. R., and killed at Grand Meadow, in an accident; Charity, now Mrs. Bacon, in Nebraska; Caroline, now Mrs. Hollistor, in Michigan. His second wife was Catharine Ferris, born in Germany, Jan. 7, 1824; came to America in 1846; married to Mr. Sebastine in 1847, who was born in Prussia in 1820, and died in 1850, leaving three children-Elizabeth, now deceased; Angeline, now Mrs. Ash, in La Crosse; Peter, drowned at Mound Prairie, Minn., while building a bridge on the S. M. R. R., July 14, 1876. Mrs. Sebastine was married to Mr. Kennedy in Milwaukee, in 1852, and they now have five children-Mary, Oliver, Katie, Alvinus and Emeline.

O. P. KJOS, proprietor of Union House, Onalaska; was born in Christiania, Norway, Feb. 6, 1830; came to America in 1860, and to Wisconsin in the fall of 1869, where he began business. His wife, Mary Mark red, was born in Norway, in 1836. They were married in 1855; have had eight children-Josephena Polly Antona, born in Norway, June 20, 1856, died at Monmouth, Ill., Aug. 6, 1861; Petronelle Anna May, born Dec. 20, 1857, now Mrs. Johnson; Hulda Marinna, born Aug. 14, 1859, died at Monmouth, Ill., Aug. 6, 1861; Ida Hermana, born June 8, 1862; Josephena Polly Antona, born May 28, 1865, at Chicago; Hulda Mary Ann, born Feb. 12, 1867, died June 6, 1867; Martha Washington, born Feb. 22, 1869, died at Onalaska, Oct. 29, 1870; Olive Mary Ann, born Nov. 28, 1871.

HENRY KRIEBS, farmer, Sec. 4; P. O. Onalaska; was born in Prussia Feb. 8, 1819; came to New York City in 1849; worked at shoe making twelve years, then removed to Wisconsin; now owns 80 acres of land; made all the improvements. His wife, Ann M. Engle, was born in Germany, died in the old country, leaving one child, Gertrude, now in La Crosse. His second wife, Augusta Wiesser, was born in Germany, in 1818, married in 1851; they have seven children-Mary, in La Crosse; Kate, in Onalaska; John, Jennie, Lena, Henry and Elizabeth.

EZRA M. LOCKMAN, blacksmith; P. O. Midway; was born in Canada Oct. 13, 1844; came to Wisconsin in 1845, settled near Beaver Dam; came to La Crosse Co., engaged in farming; now owns 40 acres, also town property. He engaged in business in town in 1866; he enlisted in Co. F, 25th W. V. I.; was discharged in 1865; was wounded at Atlanta, Ga., July 22, 1864. His wife was Eliza Larson, a native of Norway, born June 16, 1854. They were married in 1874, have one child, W. A., born 1878. In politics, Republican. Has been Constable; a member of I. O. O. F.

JOHN H. MILLER, millwright and retired farmer, Sec. 18; P. O. Midway; was born in Nassau, July 8, 1823; came to America, April 30, 1848; landed at Philadelphia, then to Northampton Co., Penn., remained there until April, 1836, when he came to Onalaska, where he built a saw-mill which he sold to Hollaway. He then removed to Half-Way Creek, and in 1865 bought the mill property of Alfred Swarthout; everything was wild and brush. He began to improve and built the mill in 1866 and 1867; contains two run of stone, and has always done a good business. The mill is 30x56; was sold to Swarthout in 1871. His wife, Fredricka Heinill, was born in Baden, Sept. 2, 1834. They marri d in 1853, have five children-Charlie, deceased; Sarah, John, Emma and Matilda.

M. G. MOORE, proprietor of the Onalaska Brewery and Hotel, was born in Somerset Co., Me., Jan. 20, 1829; came to Wisconsin in 1853. He engaged in lumbering, then to La Crosse, and for a number of years on Black River; in 1867, engaged at the present business. His wife, Amelia Knecht is a native of Germany. They married in 1867, and have one child, Frank, who was born in 1869. In politics, Democrat. Has been Chairman of the Board and on the Side Board; a member of the A., F. & A. M. Lodge, A. O. U. W.

ALEX MORAN, Principal of High School, Onalaska; born at Brooklyn, N. Y., Sept. 17, 1847; came to Wisconsin in 1856, with his parents; attended State Normal School, at River Falls, Wis., was there in 1875 and 1876, took charge of the school in this place in 1878. His wife was Tanzin Saunders, born at Green Bay, Wis., July 8, 1858. They were married in 1878. Has been Town Clerk, President and Secretary of the County Teachers' Association, member of A., F. & A. M., also A. & R. A. M., and member of the La Crosse Light Guards.

CHARLES MOSS, farmer, Sec. 21; P. O. Onalaska; born in Germany, Oct. 25, 1822; came to Wisconsin, 1869, now owns 20 acres, on which he has a fine house, 20x16, wing 18x20 and two stories. When he came to La Crosse, he had only $28. Keits, June 7, 1828; married in the old country.

His wife, May Slde. born in Germany, town of
They have seven children-Sophia, now Mrs.

Houser; Louisa, now Mrs. Nister; Whilhelm; Lena, now Mrs. Shaller; Ferdore, Otto, Emma. A Lutheran and Democrat.

J. S. NICHOLS, millwright, Onalaska; was born in Chenango Co., N. Y., July 7, 1821. He learned his trade in New York State; went to Ohio in 1844; to Wisconsin in 1856; engaged in building a mill for Roice, Boyce, Melville & Co., and was one of the company, which firm he was a member of about one year, when he sold out. He enlisted in the United States Army in 1864. After being discharged, he returned to Wisconsin. His wife was Olive Chidester; was born in Chenango Co., N Y., June, 1831. They were married in 1852. They have three children-Charles W., Louie A. and Stella M. Member of the lodge of I. O. O. F.; School Director; Clerk and Treasurer of Schools. When Onalaska was a village, he was one of the Trustees. His wife is a member of the Methodist Church. He is a Republican.

C. W. NUTTING, proprietor of Charleston House and saloon; P. O. Midway; was born in Sumerset Co., Maine., Jan. 3, 1839; came to Wisconsin in 1865; engaged in rafting and lumbering on Black River. He built the hotel in 1878. His wife was Alice May Welch; born in Walworth Co., Wis., May 14, 1850. They were married July 3, 1870. They had three children-Adelbert, born Feb. 23, 1872, died Oct. 14, 1880; Wilber, born April 2, 1875; Jewett, born Nov. 5, 1878. In politics, Democratic; in religion, liberal believer; now holds the office of Constable; member of the I. O. O. F. Lodge.

IVER OLSON, farmer, Sec. 11; P. O. Half-Way Creek; born in Norway March 18, 1832; came to Wisconsin, 1862; owns 205 acres, on which he has made the improvements, and made all since he came to this State. His wife was Caroline Johnson, born Oct. 25, 1850; married Dec. 17, 1868. They have six children-Adolph, born Sept. 20, 1869; Oscar, born Sept. 8, 1871; Georgon, born Dec. 16, 1874; Amanda, born April 4, 1877; Ellen, born Nov. 8, 1879; Ida, born Feb. 12, 1881. In politics, Republican; in religion, Lutheran.

JOHN I. OLSON, farmer, Sec. 10; Postmaster of Half-Way Creek; was born in Norway March 12, 1849; came to Wisconsin, 1872; now owns 200 acres, on which he has made all of the improvements, and made all since he came to this country. His wife, Julia Anderson, was born in Wisconsin Feb. 1, 1858. They married Nov. 17, 1879. They have one child-Clara Betre, born July 29, 1880. Appointed Postmaster April, 1880.

NATHANIEL PITTENGER, farmer, Sec. 23; P. O. Midway; was born in Richland Co., Ohio, Nov. 25, 1822; came to Wisconsin, 1865; now owns 213 acres of improved land; has house 16x24, wing 14x24-two stories; also good barn. At the age of 17, he went and learned the trade of blacksmith, which he continued to work at until he came to Wisconsin. His wife, Ann Stephenson, was born in Richland Co., Ohio, March 7, 1821; married Nov. 6, 1845. They had six children-Alfred, born Oct. 10, 1846, died July 19, 1868; Levi, born Aug. 8, 1848, died Aug. 31, 1876; Abraham, born Aug. 20, 1851; Samuel, born Jan. 3, 1854, died July 15, 1873; Nathaniel, born May 31, 1857, died April 24, 1860; Mary E., born Nov. 2, 1864. Has held the office of School Clerk and Director; Supervisor, one year; Chairman four years. A member of the lodge of A., F. & A. M. at La Crosse. Patron of Husbandry, and Good Templar.

J. B. RAND, lumberman and Deputy Sheriff, Onalaska; born in Brown Co., Va., Oct. 2, 1822; emigrated to Dane Co., Wis., in the spring of 1848, and to La Crosse Co. in 1852; has kept hotel at Onalaska and ran an omnibus to La Crosse, which he continued until 1856; then in the livery business. He lost his arm in a threshing machine at Sun Prairie, Dane Co. He owns 340 acres of land in La Crosse Co., also town property of 6 acres. His wife was Elizabeth Latimer, of Scotch descent, was born in Washington Co., Penn., in 1825; married in Jackson Co., West Va., in the fall of 1847; they have six children-George, Isabel, Artemus, Martha, Anna (twins), and Willie (deceased). Has held the office of Treasurer and Town Assessor; has been Supervisor; member of I. O. O. F. In religion, liberal; politics, Republican.

ALBERT RANDALL, farmer, Section 3; P. O., Onalaska; born in Cortland Co., N. Y., May 11, 1831; went to Pennsylvania, and to Wisconsin in 1836; worked in the mill at La Crosse for Coleman, two years; then to Onalaska, in the mill one year; then to the farm; now owns 400 acres of land, on 200 acres of this he has good improvements. His house was struck by lightning and burned, July 9, 1880; he now has a fine new house, and things in good style. His wife, Ester M. White, was born in Tioga Co., Penn, Sept. 7, 1836; married, 1855; they have four children-Charles, born Jan. 31, 1856; Ida, born July 31, 1863, died Sept. 16, 1865; Winifred, born July 28, 1867; Albert E., born April 25, 1872. Has been Supervisor.

W. H. ROBERTS, farmer; Section 29, P. O. Midway; was born in Erie Co., N. Y., Nov. 2, 1850; came to Wisconsin in 1855; now owns 80 acres of land, on which he has made the improve

ments.

His wife, Alice Wright, was born in Indiana, Dec. 28, 1853; married, Sept. 14, 1873; they have two children-Emily, born July 2, 1874; Helen Gertrude, born April 1, 1877. Has been Clerk four years, and Worthy Chief Templar and Secretary of the lodge at Midway. His father was a native of Vermont, and was killed Nov. 10, 1879, by a runaway team; his mother, Emily, was born in Ohio, and died at the age of 45, in 1870, leaving a family of five children. His stepmother was Sarah Bemis; by their marriage they had one child-Francis.

WILLIAM SAGEAR, farmer, Section 15; P.O. Midway; born in Knox Co., Ohio, Jan. 8, 1838; came to Wisconsin, 1857; bought 76 acres, on which he made the improvements; he now owns 240 acres. Enlisted in Co. D, 14th W. V. I.; mustered out 1865; was in the battle of Nashville, Franklin, Stone River. His wife, Mattie Kennedy, was born in Norway Jan. 28, 1835; came to America with her brother in 1857; married, 1853; have seven children-Thomas, born Oct. 7, 1858; Aletta, born March 22, 1862; William, born May, 17, 1863; George, born Aug. 12, 1866; Vinia and James, born June 28, 1871; John, born Jan. 28, 1872.

C. A. SAUER, dealer in groceries, Onalaska; was born in Prussia Dec. 1, 1835; came to America Nov. 16, 1853; remained in New York City until September, 1854, when he went to Milwaukee; worked at his trade, which was that of a cabinet-maker; then to La Crosse, March 22, 1855, in the saloon business, until he came to Onalaska in 1855, and started the hotel; sold out and went into the grocery business. His wife, Theresa Kunzel, a native of Austria, married in 1859, died in 1870; they had two children-Mary, now Mrs. Tompson, and John, in Dakota. His second wife was Anna Schiller, a native of Bohemia; married July 13, 1874; they had four children-Joseph, Polly, Frank and Anton. In politics, Democrat; in religion, Catholic; on the Town Board two years, also Police Justice and Pathmaster; owns 160 acres of land in Dakota, 180 in Wisconsin and town property.

PHILLIP SEEBURGER, farmer, Sec. 30; P. O. Midway; was born in Baden, Germany, March 11, 1830; came to America in 1852, and to La Crosse County in 1858; now owns 260 acres of land, on which he has made improvements; enlisted in Co. F, 17th W. V. I., in 1865; discharged, 1865. His wife, Agnes Felix, was born in Switzerland March 9, 1826; married, 1858. They have two children-William and Regina. Has been Treasurer of Schools and Supervisor. Member of I. O. O. F.

THOMAS B. SHOVE, proprietor of livery, sale and feed stable, Onalaska; was born at Oneonta, Otsego Co., N. Y., Aug. 3, 1837. He enlisted in Co. I, 121st N. Y. V. I., mustered out Jan. 13, 1863; was engaged at South Mountain, Antietam and Fredericksburg. He came to Wisconsin in the spring of 1868, worked by the day for about twelve years, then, in August, 1880, he bought out Mr. Martin in the livery business. His wife, H. A. Boardman, a native of Oneonta, Otsego Co., N. Y., was born May, 1837. They married February, 1856; they have six children-Clara, now Mrs. Rand; Benjamin, Nellie, now Mrs. Merill; Frederick, Mary and Florence. Has been Marshal and member Sons of Tem

perance.

A. W. SMITH, farmer, Sec. 4; P. O. Half-Way Creek; was born in Somerset Co., Me., July 14, 1848. He came to Wisconsin in 1867; now owns 120 acres of land, and has made most of the improvements. His wife was born in Saxony Nov. 30, 1855; came to America in 1856; married, 1875.

THOMAS SMITH (deceased) was born at Chateaugay, Franklin Co., N. Y., April 1, 1834. Emigrated when 1 year old to Illinois, near Chicago, then to Lake Co., Ill., where he resided until manhood, when they came to Wisconsin in 1852, and located land and began farming; they also built a log tavern on Sec. 10, which his father continued to keep for a number of years; they then built a new part, his father removed to Salem, and Thomas took charge of the hotel until Jan. 17, 1878. They now own 300 acres, nicely improved. He was Clerk of School, Assessor, and Justice of the Peace; also Postmaster at Half-Way Creek a number of years. His wife, Mary Hodge, was born in Jefferson Co., N. Y., Oct. 1, 1836; married, 1857. They have had four children-Jennie, born Jan. 20, 1858; Casper, born April 1, 1860; Alvie, born Nov. 21, 1861; Ella, born March 17, 1864.

O. N. SOLBERG, farmer, Sec. 20; P. O. Midway; born in Norway, June 12, 1799. First came to La Crosse and remained three years, then bought 160 acres of land, and has improved it with a fine house and barns. His wife, Mary Anderson, was born in Norway Aug. 20, 1803; they married in 1827, and have five children-Otillia Julia Ann, Henry, B. N. O., now residing in Norway; Charles B. in La Crosse City and Amelia Helena. Has been Supervisor.

FAYETTE P. SPRAGUE, deceased; was born in Hopkinton, St. Lawrence Co., N. Y., Jan. 1, 1822; studied medicine with his father, and graduated at the Medical College, Castleton, Vt., June 18, 1845; practiced in New York twenty-one years, then removed to Waukegan, Ill., where he remained seven years; then to Onalaska, Wis., in 1873. He died May 8, 1876, and was buried in Hopkinton, N. Y. His wife was Sarah A. Brown, who was born in St. Lawrence Co., N. Y., Oct. 18, 1828. They were married

March 26, 1857; had one child-Mariah Orretta, born in New York, Nov. 29, 1858, died March 2, 1875, at Onalaska, and buried in Hopkinton, N. Y. Mr. Sprague was a man that was interested in the welfare of the town; a member of the Good Templars, a charitable Christian man, and beloved by all those with whom he was acquainted. Mrs. Sprague's father was a native of Vermont, born Sept. 25, 1800, died in New York, Aug. 12, 1851. His wife was born in Vermont, Feb. 6, 1806; they were married in 1826, and by the marriage there were four children. She now resides with her daughter in Onalaska

C. S. STOCKWELL, Principal of Schools of Onalaska, La Crosse Co.; born at Kenockee, St. Clair Co., Mich., Feb. 11, 1845. Graduated at the High School in the city of Port Huron, Mich., in 1861; taught school winters, and worked as a sailor on the Great Lakes, summers, until he was married, in 1868, after which he gave his whole time to teaching. In the winter of 1875-76, while acting as Principal of the Union School, at Hadley, Mich., and Superintendent of Schools in that county, his health failed, and he was compelled to resign, and seek a change of climate. After spending the summer in Colorado, he came to Onalaska, and took charge of the school there, in September, 1876; he remained Principal of the Onalaska School until the spring of 1878, when he was appointed County Superintendent of Schools, to which position he has since been twice re-elected. He is a member of the Masonic fraternity and a R. A. M., is P. G. in the I. O. O. F., and belongs to the S. of T., I. O. G. T. and T. of H.; was Census Enumerator for the town and village of Onalaska; has held nearly all the town offices (all with the exception of Justice of the Peace and Treasurer), and was President of the village of Onalaska. His wife, Mary A., was born in Gloucestershire, England, March 25, 1844, and came to America in 1852. They were married April 11, 1868; their children are Abel E., born July 25, 1869, died Feb. 3, 1870; Cyrus D., born Oct. 17, 1870; Charlotte I., born July 14, 1872; Israel M., born Jan. 30, 1874; Mary Grace, born Oct. 18, 1875; Thomas C., born June 15, 1878; Martha E., born Jan. 31, 1880.

DANIEL STRAUSS, proprietor of the Onalaska House; born at Wurtemberg, Germany, Feb. 8, 1830; came to America in 1851; worked in a saw-mill in Lawrence Co., Penn., which he rented until 1857, when he came to Wisconsin, and was in the mill at New Amsterdam, Wis., and then went to La Crosse. In 1871, he built the hotel, and has a fine place; also owns 40 acres of farm land in Sec. 4, and town property. His wife, Anna Bauch, was born at Banner, Austria. They married in 1864; she died in 1873, leaving five children-Charlie, Anna, Bertha, and Joseph and Mary, deceased.

DR. J. E. SUTTIE, physician and surgeon, Onalaska; was born in Hillsdale Co., Mich., Sept. 17, 1850. He attended medical school at Detroit, Mich., in 1873-74-75; then went to Nebraska, and returned to Onalaska in 1877. He owns town property; in politics is Republican.

W. A. SWEET, wagon-maker and wheelwright, Midway; was born in Walworth Co., Wis., Dec. 18, 1842; his parents were natives of New York. When he was two years of age he went to live with an uncle; he learned his trade in Oshkosh; enlisted in Co. B, 14th W. V. I., 1861; mustered out, Oct. 9, 1865. After coming out of the army, he remained in Mobile, Ala., one year, then returned to Oshkosh, Wis., then to La Crosse in 1869; worked for Smith & Mirrill, removed to Midway in 1880. now doing a fine business. His first wife, Mary Van Owen, was a native of Holland, who died April, 1872; they had one child-Charles. His second wife, Lottie Shafer, was a native of Wisconsin, born at Sparta, and married in 1876; no children. A member of the Sons of Temperance.

W. S. TAYLOR, farmer, Section 23; P. O. Midway; was born in Columbiana Co., Ohio, Dec. 10, 1820; removed to Pittsburgh, Penn., where he remained ten years; then to Jefferson Co., Ohio, where he engaged in the manufactory of paper at what was known as the Clinton Mills; was there twenty-five years; then to Gallipolis, Ohio, as superintendent of the paper-mills, there eight years. He then engaged in preaching as a M. E. Methodist, and remained in that Conference ten years. He then enlisted in Co. I, 36th O. V. I., was Captain of the company; he then resigned, and was elected Chaplain of the regiment until 1862; he then came to La Crosse Co., engaged in farming, now owns 145 acres of good land, well improved. Has preached for the charge of Black River Falls, and other places in this vicinity; has held the office of School Clerk several times, also Justice of the Peace two terms. His wife was Mary A. Hood, who was born in Jefferson Co., Ohio, April 10, 1820; married March 16, 1841; they have an adopted son-Berthal, born Aug. 26, 1867. After being mustered out of the army, Mr. Taylor again enlisted in the 52d W. V. I., as private, and by the wish of the boys he was chosen Chaplain, but did not fill the place; he was then made Sergeant Major of the regiment, and served until the close of the war.

S. THARESON, farmer, Section 2; P. O. Half-Way Creek; born in Sweden August, 1833; came to Wisconsin in 1854; now owns 120 acres, well improved, with good house and barn. His wife, Martha M. Oleson, was born in Norway, October, 1843; came to America, 1867; married, 1868; they have

five children-Charles L., Joseph T., Alfred B., Hulda S., Selna P. Has been School Clerk; a Republican and Lutheran; he enlisted in the La Crosse Light Artillery in 1864, was discharged 1865.

THOMAS TOMPSON, of the firm of Bailey & Co., Onalaska; born at Telemarke, Norway, Jan. 7, 1852; came to America in 1867; settled at La Crosse, and clerked at Mons Anderson's, where he remained eight years; then to Onalaska, clerked for Mr. Bailey two years; then engaged in business with Mr. Bailey. His wife, Mary Sauer, was born in Onalaska, May, 1859. They married Jan. 26, 1879; they have one child-Richard Bailey, born Dec. 5, 1880. A member of the I. O. O. F.

PAUL VAN LOON, dealer in general stock, and Postmaster, Midway; born in Holland May 6, 1849; came to America; settled in town of Holland, La Crosse Co.; enlisted in Co. I, 8th W. V. I., 1864; discharged, 1865; engaged in business at new Amsterdam; then to Midway, August, 1880; has a fine stock of goods, and doing a fine business. He was appointed Postmaster in 1880. His wife was Sarah Gillette, who was born in Wisconsin in 1860. They were married in 1875, and have three children-William, born, 1876; Albertus, 1878; Walter, 1880. In politics, Republican; in religion, Lutheran. A member of the A., F. & A. M. Lodge, and I. O. O. F. Mr. Van Loon attended school at Janesville, Wis., in 1875 at the Commercial College.

NICHOLAS WALL, farmer, Sec. 1; P. O. Half-Way Creek; was born in Sweden March 13, 1827; came to Wisconsin, 1852; owns 360 acres of land, on which he has made all the improvements; enlisted in Co. I, 44th W. V. I., 1865, and discharged, 1865. His wife, Hattie Halgeson, was born in Sweden Dec. 8, 1834. They married in 1855, and have nine children-Emily A., Hilmea, Carl Phillip, Anna L., Agnetia I., Julia L., Edna C., Selma and Joseph E.; has been School Clerk and Director, Supervisor and Justice of the Peace.

TOWN OF HAMILTON.

VICTOR M. ADAMS, Salem; born in Hartford, Conn., in 1816. He removed, with his parents, Origen and Anna Adams, to the State of Ohio, in 1821. He traveled through Iowa in 1839. In June, 1843, he came to Wisconsin, and resided at Mt. Pleasant, near Racine, where he made him a home, and was married to Esther H. Carrington. In 1844, he removed to the town of Beaver Dam, Dodge Co., where he lived three years. His wife being in poor health, he went South, hoping she might be improved by a milder climate; thence to Ohio, where his wife died, Dec. 31, 1846. He returned to Beaver Dam, and engaged in the mercantile business, and was also County Surveyor for two years; he removed from Dodge Co. to La Crosse Co., May, 1853, and settled in the town of Burns; he resided in the town of Burns, Sec. 19, about two years; he then located in the town of Neshonoc, now the town of Hamilton. Mr. Adams assisted in the organization of the town of Burns, and was Chairman of the Town Board of Neshonoc for three years. In the fall of 1859, having been elected Register of Deeds for La Crosse Co., he removed to the city of La Crosse; he served as Register of Deeds from January, 1860, to January, 1862, and again, from January, 1864, to January, 1866. During 1862 and 1863, he had charge of a ferryboat which plied between La Crosse and the Minnesota side of the river. His second wife was Eliza, sister of his former wife; she died at La Crosse, December, 1859. His present wife was Mattie F. Vincent, a sister of James Vincent, of La Crosse. In April, 1866, he removed to West Salem, and engaged in the hardware and grocery business with William Van Zandt; afterward his partner was Mr. C. C. Palmer, the firm then being Adams & Palmer; he sold out to his partner in 1874. Mr. Adams was one of the Com. missioners elected to build the court house at La Crosse. He has always been prominently identified with the interest and progress of La Crosse Co. He had seven children by his first wife, three sons and four daughters, two daughters still living-Anna Emogene, now Mrs. W. A. Houghton, resides in Mexico, Mo.; Kate E., who resides with her sister. Has one son by present wife-Victor O.

WALDO AND WILLIAM C. ALLEN, sons of James Allen; reside on Sec. 16, West Salem. Mr. James Allen was a native of Nova Scotia; he came to the eastern part of the State of Wisconsin, from Massachusetts, about 1850; he came to La Crosse Co. two or three years later. He was married to Maria Serviss, who came from Canada to La Crosse Co., in 1852; they had five children, only two of whom, Waldo and William, are living. Waldo was born on the homestead, where he now lives, in 1856; was married to Sylvia Hill; they have one child-Mabel. William C. was also born on the homestead, Feb. 21, 1862. The father died in the spring of 1872, the mother in 1878. Farm contains 178

acres.

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