Sauk County, Wisconsin Biographies

Biographies
for Sauk County, Wisconsin

CITY AND TOWN OF BARABOO, page 683 to 687

HERMAN ALBRECHT, one of the proprietors of the Wisconsin House, was born in Prussia Dec. 13, 1835; came to America in 1849, and to Sauk City in 1852. ln 1861, he enlisted in Co. D,
9th W. V. I., and served three years and six months; he was mustered out Dec. 9, 1864. He was married June 26, 1865, to Miss Lina Schlang; she was born in Sauk Co. April 27, 1844. In politics, Mr. Albrecht is a Republican. [Source: "The History of Sauk County Wisconsin..." Chicago: Western Historical Company; 1880 - Sub. by Diana Morse]

JAMES W. ALDRICH, wagon-maker, and is at the present time working for Mr. M. Renland; was born in Chenango Co., N. Y., Dec. 16, 1812; came to Sauk Co., and to Baraboo, Wis., in 1855, and has worked at his trade ever since. He was married, April 21, 1836, to Miss Esther Gowin; she was born in Washington Co., N. Y., and died July 18, 1843; they had four children-Thomas J., (deceased), Selestia A., one died in infancy, and Edgar M. He was married the second time to Miss Mary A. Boyd, Oct. 2, 1845; she was born in Canada; they have had six children, viz., Gordon A., William E,., one died in infancy, Maria, Elizabeth (deceased), and Mary A. Both Mr. and Mrs. Aldrich are members of the Seventh Day Adventists. In politics, he is a Republican. [Source: "The History of Sauk County Wisconsin..." Chicago: Western Historical Company; 1880 - Sub. by Diana Morse]

SAMUEL F. AMY, contractor and builder; was born in Sherbrook Co., Canada East, Feb. 6, 1827; moved to the States with his parents in 1838, and located in Vermont; learned the trade of carpenter; worked at bridge-building on the railroad up to 1848; he then shipped as carpenter, and followed the sea six years; June, 1856, came to Sauk Co; in the fall of 1872 moved to Baraboo; he has served about six years as Deputy Sheriff since he has been in the county. He was married May 10, 1857, at Beaver Dam, Wis., to Miss Letitia C. Grisom; she was born in Sherbrook, Canada East; they have four children, viz., Allice J., Ernest C, Merton S. and Arthur A. Mr. and Mrs. Amy and their two oldest children are members of the Presbyterian Church, and in politics he is a Republican. [Source: "The History of Sauk County Wisconsin..." Chicago: Western Historical Company; 1880 - Sub. by Diana Morse]

ANDREW ANDREWS, farmer. Sec. 11; P. O. Baraboo; is a son of William and Rebecca (Hadrel) Andrews; came to Wisconsin in the fall of 1849, located in the village of Baraboo and remained there for twenty-seven years; owns 40 acres of land; also in the village owns 8 1/2 acres, three lots, shoeshop and two houses. Mr. Andrews learned the trade of shoe-making in England, and followed that occupation for twenty-seven years in the village of Baraboo; was employed one year in the woolen-mill at Manchester, near Baraboo; went to England in the fall of 1877, and returned the following spring and located on the farm where he now resides; he was born in Ledbury, Herefordshire, England, Feb. 2, 1815; emigrated to America in 1849. He married Lydia Gotheridge, about 1840, in Herefordshire, England; had ten children, all of whom died; married Mary Ann Mould, daughter of Matthew and Jane (Islip) Mould, in Baraboo, June 10, 1863; have one child, Andrew F., who is now living with his father. Mrs. Andrews was born in Woodnewton, Northhamptonshire, England, in 1848, and emigrated to America in
1849; located in Newport, Herkimer Co., N. Y.; came to Baraboo, October, 1857, with her father and mother, who yet reside in the village engaged in the grocery business. [Source: "The History of Sauk County Wisconsin..." Chicago: Western Historical Company; 1880 - Sub. by Diana Morse]

CHARLES S. ANDRUS (deceased); he was born in York State Nov. 7, 1830, and came to Sauk Co. in 1858, and bought a farm. He was married Oct. 4, 1860, to Miss Mary J. Martin; she was born in Franklin Co., N. Y.; they have one child-Alma A. Mrs. Andrus is a member of the Unitarian Church. [Source: "The History of Sauk County Wisconsin..." Chicago: Western Historical Company; 1880 - Sub. by Diana Morse]

RAMSON M. ANDRUS, farmer, Sec. 3; P. O. Baraboo; son of Edwin and Macena (Moore) Andrus; he came to Wisconsin November, 1854, and located in Reedsburg, Sauk Co., the same year;
he located in Baraboo, Sauk Co., December, 1875; he owns 80 acres of land near the village of Baraboo; he was born Sept. 8, 1838, in Avon, Lorain Co., Ohio. He married Mary Theresa Terrell, daughter of Gillaspie and Lucretia (Tucker) Terrell, at Chicago, Ill., Oct. 16, 1867; Mr Andrus has one child-Fredrick W. Andrus. He was engaged in the saw-mill business and connected with farming eight years; before coming to Wisconsin, Mr. Andrus sailed three years, and after remaining in Wisconsin four years, he returned and sailed five years more, after which time he settled in Wisconsin and remained here since; he has sailed on all the lakes. Mr Andrus is a member of the Masonic Order. [Source: "The History of Sauk County Wisconsin..." Chicago: Western Historical Company; 1880 - Sub. by Diana Morse]

CLARENCE A. APKER, dispatcher at round-house; was born in Greenfield, Sauk Co. Wis., Sept. 5, 185?; he commenced railroading in 1872, for the C. & N. W. R.. R. Co.; he has been employed by them ever since. [Source: "The History of Sauk County Wisconsin..." Chicago: Western Historical Company; 1880 - Sub. by Diana Morse]

G. W. ARNOLD, proprietor of the transfer teams; was born in Chenango Co., N. Y., June 12, 1819, and came to Sauk Co. Nov. 2, 1855; he lived in Dodge Co. nine years before he came to Baraboo. He was married, June 30, 1857, to Miss P. Marble; she was born in Madison Co., N. Y.; they have one child-Earnest B. In politics, Mr. Arnold is a Republican. [Source: "The History of Sauk County Wisconsin..." Chicago: Western Historical Company; 1880 - Sub. by Diana Morse]

FRANK AVERY, dealer in boots and shoes, on Third street; also manufactures to order; born in the county of Kent, England, Nov. 17, 1830; came to America in 1853, and to Baraboo in 1856 ; has held the office of President of the village during the years of 1875-76, also been one of the Trustees for a number of years, and still holds that office. He was married. May 31, 1859, to Miss Emily Andrus; she was born in the State of Ohio. In politics, Mr. Avery is a Republican. [Source: "The History of Sauk County Wisconsin..." Chicago: Western Historical Company; 1880 - Sub. by Diana Morse]

ARCHIBALD BARKER, Sec. 20; P. 0. Baraboo; bom in December, 1816, at Tyrone, Ireland; is a son of Thomas and Rebecca Barker; came to Wisconsin in 1837, and in the fall commenced to erect a shanty near the present site of Baraboo; but as fast as he and his comrades could raise it the Indians would pull it down. In 1850, Mr. B. went to California and was absent four years; he then returned and located on the place where he now resides; owns 200 acres. Mr. B. was married in 1859, to Miss Jane Lamborn; she was born Oct. 26, 1836; has eight children-William, born Aug. 26, 1860; John, Nov. 8, 1861; Thomas, Feb. 14, 1863; Joseph, April 8, 1866; Sarah M., May 15, 1867; Alexander, March 13, 1870; Perry R., April 3, 1872; Samuel, Feb. 25, 1874. [Source: "The History of Sauk County Wisconsin..." Chicago: Western Historical Company; 1880 - Sub. by Diana Morse]

JOHN BARKER, attorney at law; born in the village of Sand Bank, Oswego Co., N. Y., March 29, 1839; educated in Oswego and Jefferson Counties; engaged in clerking near Ironton, Ohio, from 1861 to 1865; then returned to Oswego Co., N. Y.; studied law before and after going to Ohio, and was admitted to the bar at Syracuse, N. Y., in October, 1865, and came to Baraboo the same month, where he engaged in the practice of his profession; taught school in the winters of 1865-66; has held various offices-Town Clerk, Town Treasurer, County Judge and District Attorney. Mr. Barker was married in New Haven, Oswego Co., N. Y., Nov. 29, 1870, to Alice A. Druse; she was born in Oswego Co., N. Y.; they have three sons-Ralph, born Nov. 27, 1872, and twins born Aug. 7, 1880. [Source: "The History of Sauk County Wisconsin..." Chicago: Western Historical Company; 1880 - Sub. by Diana Morse]

JOHN F. BASSINGER, carpenter; born in Lewis Co., N. Y., May 9, 1838; in 1850, moved to Fond du Lac Co., Wis., and to Baraboo in 1866. In politics, he is a Republican. [Source: "The History of Sauk County Wisconsin..." Chicago: Western Historical Company; 1880 - Sub. by Diana Morse]

CHARLES BENDER, carriage manufacturer and general repair shop, on Fourth street; he was born in Germany Oct. 4, 1842; came to America to Baraboo in 1857. He enlisted Aug. 11, 1862, in Co. K, 23d W. V, I., and served three years; was in fifteen battles; while in the service, was wounded twice, and was in the hospital at New Orleans about four weeks. He was married, Dec. 31, 1868, to Miss Gretchsen Kugelman; she was born in Germany; they have four children-Mary, Emma, Nettie and Ida. In politics, Mr. Bender is a Republican. [Source: "The History of Sauk County Wisconsin..." Chicago: Western Historical Company; 1880 - Sub. by Diana Morse]

GEORGE BENDER (deceased), was born at Nassau, Germany, May 31, 1819. Was married May 31, 1848, to Miss Anna Ohnosorg; he came to America in 1848, stopped for a few months in Milwaukee, then to Sauk City in 1858; came to Baraboo and engaged in the saloon and village hall business up to 1869, when he built the Baraboo City Brewery and ran it till his decease, which occurred April 1, 1874. They have had nine children, six yet living, viz., Mrs. Isabel Junk, Robert W., Adolph, Frank, Albert J. and Fred. Since the death of Mr. Bender, the widow has built a fine brick hotel (Bender House) on the corner of Bridge and Linn streets; she still owns the hotel and brewery; the business is all run and managed by her oldest son, Robert W. Bender. [Source: "The History of Sauk County Wisconsin..." Chicago: Western Historical Company; 1880 - Sub. by Diana Morse]

M. BENTLEY, lawyer; he was born in Binghamton, N. Y., April 9, 1836; in 1848, he moved with his parents to La Grange, Ind., and in 1855 to Columbia Co., Wis.; in 1861, his father enlisted in Co. G, 2d W. V. I; was discharged July, 1862, and he then enlisted, Jan. 19, 1864, as a recruit to Co. E, 23d W. V. I; was taken sick and sent to the hospital at New Orleans, and died March 81, 1864, and his mother died the same day at her home in the village of Poynette, Columbia Co., Wis. M. Bentley, the subject of this sketch, enlisted Dec. 24, 1863, in Co. K, 10th N. Y. Heavy Artillery, and served about six months, and was discharged on acount of disability. Mr. William R. Bentley, his only brother, was in Co. G, 2d W. V. I., and was killed at Antietam. He was married, Oct. 27, 1858, to Miss Susan A. Booth; she was born in New York; had five children- Alice R., Charles V., Frank R., Addie B., deceased, and Clara A. His wife died Aug. 27, 1867; he married the second time, April 18, 1868, to Mrs. Jennie Jenks; have one child, Ernest R. Both Mr. and Mrs. Bentley are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church; he is a Republican. [Source: "The History of Sauk County Wisconsin..." Chicago: Western Historical Company; 1880 - Sub. by Diana Morse]

JEROME BENTON (son of G. W. and Sophrone Van Curan Benton) ; farmer. Sec. 11 ; P. O. Baraboo; came to Wisconsin with his parents about 1859; owns 40 acres of land one and a half miles from the village of Baraboo; born Sept. 19, 1853, in Erie, Penn. He married Ulrica Matthias, daughter of Peter and Mrs. Matthias, June 29, 1875, in Baraboo, Sauk Co.; had one child, who died Aug. 29, 1877. Father and mother of Mr. Benton are living in the town of Sumter, engaged in farming. Father of Mrs. Benton is living in the town of Ableman's, engaged in farming. Mr. and Mrs. Benton belong to the Free-Will Baptist Church. [Source: "The History of Sauk County Wisconsin..." Chicago: Western Historical Company; 1880 - Sub. by Diana Morse]

WILLIAM B. BLACHLY, born April 10, 1844, at Weathersfield, village of Niles, Trumbull Co., Ohio; moved to Dane Co., Wis., with his parents in 1850. At the age of 20, he enlisted in Co. D, 4Gth W. V. I., and remained until the close of the war; at the age of 27, he commenced to learn the trade of blacksmith; in 1873, he commenced work for the Chicago & NorthWestern Railroad Company in the town of Baraboo, where he is at the present time. He was married, in 872, to Miss A. J. White. In politics. Republican. [Source: "The History of Sauk County Wisconsin..." Chicago: Western Historical Company; 1880 - Sub. by Diana Morse]

MARVIN BLAKE, farmer; P. O. Baraboo; was born in Oswego Co., N. Y., May 5, 1814; at the age of 11, he went with his uncle to Vermont, and lived there till he was of age; then returned to New York. He was married Feb. 14, 1838, to Miss Lucy Brown; she was born in Clinton Co., N. Y.; they moved to Whitewater, Wis., Nov. 5, 1843; he landed in Baraboo Aug. 11, 1844, with his family; he owns 50 acres of land near the village; they are the first family that settled in the village of Baraboo; he assisted in building the first dam that was built in the village; they have one child, Chauncey M., who is married and settled in Baraboo. Both Mr. and Mrs. Blake are members of the Presbyterian Church, and in politics he is a Republican. [Source: "The History of Sauk County Wisconsin..." Chicago: Western Historical Company; 1880 - Sub. by Diana Morse]

GEORGE BLOOM, boot and shoe store, and dealer in hides, pelts and furs, on Bridge street; he was born Nov. 2, 1824, at county of Wurzburg, State of Bavaria; came to America April 28, 1851, and located at Pittsburgh Nov. 11, 1855; he landed in Baraboo and started the shoe business in 1863; went on a farm, and on Aug. 17, 1864, enlisted in Co. D, 9th W. V. I., and served about one year. He was married, Dec. 18, 1861, to Miss Catherine Wild; she was born in Prussia, on the River Rhine; they have four children-Robert G., Henry F., Edward K. and George F.; the second son, Henay F., commenced work as fireman in July, 1879, and intends to fit himself for an engineer. In politics, Mr. Bloom is a Democrat. [Source: "The History of Sauk County Wisconsin..." Chicago: Western Historical Company; 1880 - Sub. by Diana Morse]

A. D. BREWER, fireman; born at Koshkonong, Jefferson Co., Wis., July 3, 1859; came to Baraboo in May, 1875; commenced work for the Chicago & North-Western Railroad Company in 1879, where he is still employed. [Source: "The History of Sauk County Wisconsin..." Chicago: Western Historical Company; 1880 - Sub. by Diana Morse]

H. C. BROWN, engineer on the Chicago & North-Western Railroad; born in Windham Co.,Vt., Feb. 28, 1848; commenced railroading in 1869, as fireman; took an engine in 1873, and has been running on the road ever since. In politics. Republican. [Source: "The History of Sauk County Wisconsin..." Chicago: Western Historical Company; 1880 - Sub. by Diana Morse]

DR. S. O. BROWNE, physician and surgeon; his practice is homeopathic; he was born in Sullivan Co., N. H., Sept. 23, 1821; he studied medicine and commenced practice in 1850, in Ware, Mass., and in 1868 came to Dunn Co., Wis., and in 1873 to Sauk Co. He was married, May 1, 1844, to Hattie Whipple, and she died Sept. 18, 1847; he was married the second time, June 5, 1850 to Miss Mary M. Whipple; she was born in Worcester, Mass., Aug. 4, 1826; they have two children- Hattie M., born in Springfield, Mass., Dec. 14, 1858, and Mary E., born in Sutton, Mass., July 25, 1862. The Doctor and his wife are members of the M. E. Church. [Source: "The History of Sauk County Wisconsin..." Chicago: Western Historical Company; 1880 - Sub. by Diana Morse]

WILLIAM BROWN, attorney at law; born in Franklin Co., N. Y., July 27, 1823; he came to Wisconsin Sept. 14, 1842, and located in Walworth Co.; was there about two years; he moved to Baraboo in July, 1844, and has lived in the county ever since, with the exception of about two years; he entered the first piece of land that was entered this side of the Bluff, which embraces the water-power now owned by Mr. Strong; he and his brother built a saw-mill on the place, and his brother built a gristmill, being the first one built in the county; Mr. Brown has been engaged in the practice of law for about twenty-three years. He was married, in 1856, to Nancy A. Wyman; she was born in Maine; she died Feb. 22, 1858; he was married the second time, Nov. 19, 1877, to Mrs. Mary A. Merriam; she was born in Jefferson Co., N. Y. Mr. Brown, in politics, is a Republican. [Source: "The History of Sauk County Wisconsin..." Chicago: Western Historical Company; 1880 - Sub. by Diana Morse]

S. H. BROWN, conductor on the C. & N. W. R. R.; he was born in Rock Co., Wis., Oct. 19, 1857, and came to Baraboo in 1876. [Source: "The History of Sauk County Wisconsin..." Chicago: Western Historical Company; 1880 - Sub. by Diana Morse]

DANIEL BUHMEYER, proprietor of cigar factory; he was born in Cologne, Germany June 14, 1840; came to America in 1853 with his parents, and to Baraboo in 1878; the business was established by his brother about 1875. He was married, Aug. 25, 1864, to Miss Mary Delany, and she was born in Illinois; they have four children, viz., Minnie, Carrie, Willie and Mamie, In politics, Mr. Buhmeyer is a Republican. [Source: "The History of Sauk County Wisconsin..." Chicago: Western Historical Company; 1880 - Sub. by Diana Morse]

W. H. BURNHAM (deceased; born in New York City March 17, 1818; he was a graduate of Berkshire Medical College; he was in practice for about forty years; he moved to Baraboo in 1865, and commenced practice; he was taken sick the same year, and had to give it up; he traveled some and engaged in other branches of business; he was Professor for two terms in one of the medical colleges in New York City, where he had located in 1869; he died Oct. 28, 1879. He was married, Feb. 10, 1854, to Mrs. C. A. M. Smith; they have one child-C. W. H.; Mrs. Burnham has one child living by her former husband, J. F. Smith; Mrs. Dr. Burnham is engaged in manufacturing and sale of the Triumph Truss, also the retention and cure of hernia. [Source: "The History of Sauk County Wisconsin..." Chicago: Western Historical Company; 1880 - Sub. by Diana Morse]

WILLIAM W. BURDICK, of the firm of Chamberlin & Burdick, contractors and builders, Baraboo; was born in Clinton Co., N. Y., Nov. 6, 1825; he came to Baraboo May 25, 1852, with his family. He was married, April 25, 1850, to Miss Evaline C. Myers, daughter of Christian Myers; she was born in Clinton Co., N. Y.; they have two children-George W. and Carrie M. Mr. Burdick, in religion, is a Liberal; in politics, he is a Republican. His wife is a member of the Baptist Church. [Source: "The History of Sauk County Wisconsin..." Chicago: Western Historical Company; 1880 - Sub. by Diana Morse]

LYMAN BUTTERFIELD, farmer. Sec. 16; P. 0. Baraboo; son of Lyman and Tilda (Hooper) Butterfield; born March 24, 1828, in Syracuse, Onondaga Co., N. Y.; came to Wisconsin Dec. 5, 1878, and located in Baraboo, Sauk Co. He was a member of Co. I, 13th Ill. V. I.; mustered in June, 1861, discharged about July, 1862, on account of disability; he participated in the battle of Pea Ridge, the fight at Wilson's Creek, and all other battles fought by his company while with them. Mr. Butterfield's father's family consisted of four boys and four girls; one sister of Mr. Butterfield is married to Jacob Hunt, with whom Mr. Butterfield lives; they have had two children-one died in the spring of 1875, the other is still living. Mr. Butterfield has been an active member of the Good Templars and Sons of Temperance for some years. He owns 40 acres of land. [Source: "The History of Sauk County Wisconsin..." Chicago: Western Historical Company; 1880 - Sub. by Diana Morse]

LEVI CAHOON, farmer, Sec. 9; P. 0. Baraboo; son of Wilbur and Tirza (Moore) Cahoon; born June 2, 1834, in Avon, Lorain Co., Ohio; came to Wisconsin July, 1865, located in Delona, Sauk Co., and remained there two years; located where he now resides in the fall of 1867. He was married in Baraboo, Sept. 17, 1865, to Willie A., daughter of William and Ann Eliza (Eaton) Wells; they have five children-Wells, Wilber, Lee, Paul and Roger. Mr. Cahoon has held the offices of Town Clerk and Supervisor, Dictrict Clerk, Treasurer and School Director. Mrs. Cahoon belongs to the Baptist Church. Mr. Cahoon is a member of the A., F. & A. M. Lodge. He owns 173 acres of land, three and a half miles from the village of Baraboo. [Source: "The History of Sauk County Wisconsin..." Chicago: Western Historical Company; 1880 - Sub. by Diana Morse]

JAMES CAMP, farmer; P. O. Baraboo; son of John and Eliza (Jones) Camp; born near the city of Hamilton, Canada West; came to Wisconsin in April, 1854; went to Canada in April, 1855; returned shortly afterward, and after being occupied in various parts of the county, and serving in the army, located where he now resides in 1871. He enlisted, Sept. 21, 1861, in Co. E, 12th W. V. I.; was in the siege of Vicksburg, and at the second battle of Corinth, July 21, 1864; was wounded in the arm in front of Atlanta; the result of this wound was the resection of a portion of the bone four inches in, length; although his arm was not amputated, yet it has troubled him very much; he is now managing a farm; he was mustered out of the service Sept. 20. 1864, having lain in Harvey Hospital, at Madison, Wis., awaiting the result of his wound. He married Mary Ann Crook-Camp, daughter of John and Mary (Holden) Crook and, widow of Nathaniel Camp; they had four children-Almira, Katy J., Martha V. and Emma; before marrying James Camp, Mrs. Camp had two children, their father being Nathaniel J. Camp; these were Mary K. and Nathaniel J. Mr. Camp owns 140 acres of land, and resides on a beautiful farm of 100 acres near the village of Baraboo. He has held the offices of Town Treasurer, District Treasurer and Director for a number of years. [Source: "The History of Sauk County Wisconsin..." Chicago: Western Historical Company; 1880 - Sub. by Diana Morse]