Monroe County WI

Biography of Capt. J. D. Dammon

CAPTAIN J.D. DAMMON. – This pioneer of the Kittitass valley was born in Seabeck, Maine, June 22, 1825. In 1843 he removed to Wisconsin, then a territory, living in Dane and Monroe counties. In the spring of 1859, he went with others to Colorado. Denver was then a small place of a few tents and log huts. At Arrapahoe and on Clear creek he engaged in blacksmithing; then with his partner, R.S. Kingman, he bought the Bob Tail Lead in Gregor’s gulch, from which millions of dollars have since been taken; but his partner sold it for $300 during Mr. … Read more

Biography of George E. Gray

The profession of the law, when clothed with its true dignity and purity, and strength, must rank first among the callings of men, for law rules the universe. The work of the legal profession is to formulate, to harmonize, to regulate, to adjust, to administer those rules and principles that underlie and permeate all government and society and control the varied relations of man. As thus viewed, there attaches to the legal profession a nobleness that cannot but be reflected in the life of the true lawyer, who, conscious of the greatness of his profession, and honest in the pursuit … Read more

Monroe County, Wisconsin Cemetery Records

Wisconsin Cemetery records are listed by county then name of cemetery within the Wisconsin county. Most of these are complete indices at the time of transcription, however, in some cases we list the listing when it is only a partial listing. Monroe County, Wisconsin Cemetery Records Hosted at Monroe County USGenWeb Archives Project Aney Cemetery Angelo-Oak Grove Cemetery Big Creek Union Cemetery Boynton Family Cemetery Calvin Day Family Cemetery Carr Family Cemetery Cataract Cemetery Clifton Township Cemetery Clifton Cemetery, aka Pilgrims Rest Immanuel German Lutheran Church Cemetery, aka Dorset Ridge Dorset Ridge Methodist Cemetery Farmers Valley Cemetery Fish Creek Norwegian … Read more

Charles Todd of Wilton WI

Charles Todd7, (Charles6, Dan5, Charles4, Gideon3, Michael2, Christopher1) born Sept. 30, 1837, married Dec. 23, 1858, Sarah E. Beck, who died Aug. 31, 1903. He is living now (1911) in Wilton, Wis. Children: *1755. Celeste M., b. Oct. 9, 1859. 1756. William E., b. March 21, 1860.

Biography of Captain C.C. Miller

Captain C. C. Miller is one of the early settlers of Riverside and has for fifteen years been identified with its growth and improvement. He is a native of Oneida County, New York, dating his birth in 1824. His parents were Chancy and Alice (Reney) Miller, both natives of that county. His grandfather, Grant Miller, was a pioneer of Oneida County, settling there in the days of the colonies, and built the first house erected in his section. Captain Miller was but four years of age when the death of his father occurred. His mother then married Judge Aaron Burley. … Read more

Wisconsin Gold Star List – Monroe County

Liberty Bond

A comprehensive roster of casualties from Monroe County, Wisconsin, detailing the hometown, age, unit, location of death, and cause of death for soldiers, sailors, marines, and nurses who sacrificed their lives during World War I.