Wisconsin

Biography of Albert Hanson

Albert Hanson, a representative farmer of Norway Township, residing on section 31, was born in that Township October 19, 1863, his parents being Ole and Rosline (Thompson) Hanson, both of whom were natives of Norway. His paternal grandfather, Hans Olson, came from that country at an early day and settled in Racine County, Wisconsin, developing and improving a farm in Dover Township. The maternal grandfather of our subject spent his entire life in Norway. The father, Ole Hanson, was born in 1835 and was only eleven years of age when he crossed the Atlantic in 1846 and became a resident … Read more

Biography of William H. McCullough

Among the native sons of Caledonia Township who still reside within its borders and have won a creditable position as substantial, progressive farmers is numbered William H. McCullough, who now makes his home on section 20: He was born September 13, 1869, a son of Archie and Rose (McAllona) McCullough. The father was born in Ireland in 1827 and after coming to the new world was married in Minnesota to Rose McAllona, whose birth occurred in New York in 1843. In 1866 they became residents of Racine County, Wisconsin, where the father purchased eighty acres of land, and as opportunity … Read more

Biography of Edgar A. Sears

Many of Racine County’s citizens feel that there is no need to seek a location elsewhere because of the excellent opportunities here offered for business advancement, owing to the naturally rich condition of the soil. Among this number is Edgar A. Sears, who has always lived in Caledonia Township, his birth having occurred on his father’s farm January 23, 1880. His father, Daniel Sears, was also born in Caledonia Township, his natal year being 1846, and the mother, who bore the maiden name of Nellie Mann, was born in 1856. The former was a son of Lewis Sears, a native … Read more

Biography of Walter R. Rowley

Walter R. Rowley, who is farming one hundred and fourteen acres of well improved land in Mount Pleasant Township, where he has always lived, was born May 5, 1869, of the marriage of Joseph and Ellen Rowley. The father came to Racine County in 1850 and worked at the butcher’s trade for three or four years, after which he returned to England, his native land, and brought his wife to the new world. He purchased a small farm and in connection with the cultivation of his land engaged in the butchering business. For ten or twelve years he followed farming … Read more

Biography of Carl Mickelsen

On starting out in life Carl Mickelsen realized fully that if success was to be his it must be gained through earnest, persistent and unfaltering effort, and thus it is that he has worked diligently year after year, making steady progress until now he is the owner of a very desirable farm of eighty-four acres situated on section 27, Mount Pleasant Township, and supplied with many modern improvements and equipments. He has been a resident of this section of the state from the age of twenty years. He was born in Lolland, Denmark, September 5, 1866, and is a son … Read more

Biography of David F. Griswold

David F. Griswold, city editor of the Racine Journal, has been connected with newspaper publication since beginning his independent career and now ranks among the leaders in that field in the city of Racine. His birth occurred here on the 26th of December, 1854, and he is a son of Nelson A. and Jane (Wilson) Griswold, who removed to this city in 1850. The father was a ship carpenter by trade and was employed in the construction of some of the first vessels built in Racine. He passed away in 1856 and his wife five years ago. David F. Griswold, … Read more

Biography of C. E. Thorkelson

C. E. Thorkelson, deputy health officer of Racine, was called to this position on the 1st of June, 1914, and in the intervening period has made a most excellent record by his devotion to the interests of the city which come under his control and supervision. Racine numbers him among her native sons who are of Norwegian lineage and who possess the sterling characteristics of the people who have come to us from the land of the midnight sun. He was born in this city February 25, 1885, a son of Mathias and Mary (Eggers) Thorkelson, both of whom were … Read more

Biography of Robert G. Nelson

Robert G. Nelson, active in the field of real estate, insurance and loans in Racine, was born in this city September 14, 1877, a son of Simon N. and Sophia (Weaver) Nelson, both of whom were natives of Christiania, Norway. When young they came to the United States and were married in Chicago, but in the early ’70s removed to Racine. The father was a sailor and became the owner of several boats. He commanded the Caledonia as its captain and was also captain of the I. L. Shanks, in which he owned a half interest. His entire life was … Read more

Biographical Sketch of Norbert Grabher

Norbert Grabher, who was formerly identified with industrial interests in Racine for many years, is now living upon a farm of seventeen acres on section 37, Mount Pleasant Township, where he has a fine home. He was born in Austria, November 9, 1855, and is a son of Jerome and Katrina Grabher. He attended the common schools to the age of twelve years and afterward worked upon the home farm and throughout the locality as a farm hand until about twenty-five years of age. It was in 18S2 that he crossed the Atlantic, making his way to Philadelphia, and through … Read more

Biography of Frank I. Lingsweiler

Frank I. Lingsweiler was for many years connected with the grocery business at Corliss, Wisconsin, but is now living retired in Racine. His birth occurred in Racine County in February, 1854, and his parents were John and Christine Lingsweiler. Until about fifteen years old he attended school in Mount Pleasant Township and then became a student in the high school at Rochester, from which he was graduated at the age of nineteen. He devoted six years to teaching, but when twenty-five years old embarked in the grocery business with W. E. Lee at Western Union Junction, now known as Corliss. … Read more

Biography of William C. Hood

William C. Hood, who since 1898 has been manager for the American Seating Company at Racine, was born in this city April 21, 1860, a son of Samuel and Alice (Coy) Hood. The father was a son of Thomas Hood, who came from New York to Racine in 1836, when the work of development and improvement had scarcely been begun in this section of the state. He secured government land and became one of the pioneer settlers of the district. Hood’s creek was named in his honor. His son, Samuel Hood, engaged in farming to the age of twenty-one years … Read more

Biographical Sketch of Jerome J. Foley

Jerome J. Foley, one of the younger members of the Racine bar, who, however, has already gained for himself a place as a practitioner in the courts of his district, was born in Racine, November 14, 1886, a son of Edmond and Mary (Rooney) Foley, who were natives of Ireland and Racine, respectively. In the ’70s the father arrived in this city, where he conducted business as a mechanic. He married Mary Rooney, a daughter of James Rooney, who came to Racine in 1855 and was also a mechanic. In his youthful days Jerome J. Foley attended St. Patrick’s parochial … Read more

Biography of Gustave Bahnemann

Germany has given to Racine a large percentage of its citizens which number includes Gustave Bahnemann, who was born in that country on the 5th of January, 1860, his parents being Frederick and Christine Bahnemann, who were also natives of Germany and there spent their entire lives. The son was reared and educated in that country and upon attaining his majority in 1881 resolved to try his fortune in the new world. He therefore made the trip across the Atlantic and penetrated into the interior of the country, settling at Milwaukee, where he remained until 1901. In the latter year … Read more

Biography of Arthur O. Fisher, M. D

Dr. Arthur O. Fisher, who has attained prominence as a surgeon of St. Louis, was born August 4, 1884, in the state of Wisconsin. His father, E. A. Fisher, was a druggist of Wisconsin for several years but at a recent date retired from business, though he still makes his home in the Badger state. He married Emma Steuber, a daughter of Casper Steuber of Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin. He, too, survives. Dr. Fisher was their only child. He obtained his early education in the public schools of his native state and afterward attended the University of Wisconsin, from which … Read more

Biographical Sketch of Edmund G. Ross

Edmund G. Ross, one of the leaders in favor of a free Kansas, a pioneer editor of Topeka, afterward United States senator to succeed Gen. James H. Lane. He was born at Ashland, Ohio, December 7, 1826; mustered the printer’s trade, spent several years as a journeyman, and was engaged in newspaper work at Milwaukee, Wisconsin, when Lawrence was sacked in 1856. He started overland in charge of a party of free-state men, who upon their arrival at Topeka, took the field with the anti-slavery forces. After the invaders had been driven out, Mr. Ross entered into partnership with his … Read more

Biography of William David Ayars

No single township in Riley County, Kansas, is so favored as to have within its bounds all the county’s solid, dependable men, but that Wild Cat Township had its full share cannot be questioned. One of these is William David Ayars, a prosperous farmer and stockraiser and a large landowner, and additionally one of the township’s most popular citizens. William David Ayars was born August 17, 1850, in Grant County, Wisconsin, a son of Jeptha and Margaret (Thomas) Ayars. His father was born in New Jersey, perhaps of Holland ancestry, and remained in his native state until he was twenty … Read more

Wisconsin WW2 NMCG Casualty List – B Surnames

BACHLEDA, Edward Joseph, Radarman 3c, USNR. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bachleda, Rt. 1, Canton. BACHMAN, Milton Norbert, Radioman 3c, USNR. Wife, mrs. Margaret Bachman, 2201 University Ave., Middleton. BACON, John Roswell, Pharmacist’s Mate 3c, USNR. Wife, Mrs. Margaret Bacon, 136 Cook St., Waukesha. BAERTSCHY, Karl Roland, Lt., (jg), USNR. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Roland F. Baertschy, 13 N. German St., Mayville. BAILKEY, Harold, Gunner’s Mate 3c, USNR. Mother, Mrs. Inez Bailkey, 11 E. John St., Rice Lake. BAKER, Lansford Ernest, Aviation Machinist’s Mate 3c, USNR. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Baker, Rt. 2, French Island, La Crosse. BALDWIN, Philip … Read more

Wisconsin WW2 NMCG Casualty List – N Surnames

NADER, Delbert Ralph, Seaman 2c,USNR. Father, Mr. Francis J. Nader, 121 4th St., Waukesha. NAEGLE, George Eugene, Seaman 1c, USN. Father, Mr. George William Naegle, 732 S. 15th St., La Crosse. NAESER, Walter William Torpedoman’s Mate 2c, USNR. Mother, Mrs. Clara Frances Naeser, 550 N. Pearl St., Janesville. NALLY, Ray Wilbur, Aviation Radioman 2c, USNR. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Berry, 2649 N. Booth St., Milwaukee. NANCE, Glenn Wesley, Ensign, USN. Wife, Mrs. Kathryn F. Nance, 555 Fond du Lac Ave., Fond du Lac. NEDBECK, Arthur, Pvt., USMCR. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Nedbeck, 1313-A W. Garfield Ave., Milwaukee. NEE, … Read more

Wisconsin WW2 NMCG Casualty List – Y Surnames

YACH, Robert Peter, Watertender 3c, USNR. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Yach, 501 Prentice St., Stevens Point. YADON, Winthrop D., Pfc., USMC. Mother, Mrs. Stella C. Yadon, 118 Walworth Ave., Delavan. YANKOW, William Arthur, Aviation Ordnanceman 1c, USNR. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Leonard Yankow, Campbellsport. YATES, Edward Delos, Shipfitter 3c, USN. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Delos M. Yates, 217 Summit Ave., chippewa Falls. YECKE, Donald Louis, Baker 1c, USNR. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Yecke, 1137 Bell Ave., Sheboygan. YONTS, Charles William, Seaman 1c, USNR. Wife, Mrs. Leona May Yonts, 843 1/2 Bluff St., Beloit.

Wisconsin WW2 NMCG Casualty List – A Surnames

ABLER, Alexander Michael, Aviation Radioman 3c, USNR. Mother, Mrs. Anna Abler, Mt. Calvary. ABRAHAM, Donald R., Pfc., USMCR. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles D. Christian, 910 North St., New London. ADAMS, Lloyd Ervin, Pfc., USMCR. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis D. Adams, Box 338, Cameron. ADAMS, Oliver Robert, Pfc., USMCR. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence R. Adams, Rt. 3, Holcombe. ADAMS, Paul L., Pfc., USMC. Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Adams, 911 S. 10th St. Maitowoc. AFFELDT, Richard Charles, Aviation Radioman 3c, USNR. Mother, Mrs. Helen Josephine Affeldt, 252 S. River St., Janesville. AGERHOLM, Harold C., Pfc., USMCR. Mother, Mrs. … Read more