Barland Biography Search
A tool to help you find historic biographical information from the Eau Claire area. Currently the database contains information garnered solely from the notes of Lois Barland, an area author and amateur historian. Mrs. Barland used the notes in the writing of her books, Sawdust City, a History of Eau Claire, Wisconsin from the Earliest Times to 1910 (1960) and The River Flows on, a Record of Eau Claire, Wisconsin from 1910-1960 (1965) .
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| Record Date | Last Name | First Name | Record Text |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1891-09-07 | Wood | Florence | Of Black River Falls. Marries George Chapin Barland of EC. |
| 1891-08-31 | Krushke | Elizabeth | Wife of Frederick Krushke. 408 Vine St. Saw a switch engine run over her three-year-old boy, who had fallen in the center of the truck. He was unhurt. She is sister of John Weinand. |
| 1891-08-03 | Barron | Cora | Daughter of Caroline and Martin Van Buren Barron, sister of John E. Barron and Carrie. |
| 1891-08-03 | Barron | John E. | Son of Caroline and Martin Van Buren Barron, brother of Cora and Carrie. |
| 1891-08-03 | Barron | Martin Van Buren | Died, leaving wife Caroline, children John E., Cora and Carrie. Married Caroline Wightman in 1859. |
| 1891-07-27 | Schwahn | William E. | William E. Sr. died, age 81. |
| 1891-07-13 | Stillman | John E. | Article says J.E. Stillman's third baby born in EC. (Questionable, as his father wasn't married until 1860.) |
| 1891-06-22 | Bartingale | Tom | Died in Town of Washington. Born in England, came to EC circa 1856. Wife died 23 years ago. Leaves one son, four daughters. |
| 1891-06-01 | Churchill | E. W. | Sam G. Converse [is] president of Madison St. Manufacturing Company. E.W. Churchill [is] secretary/treasurer. Main building of plant is 32-64', 3 stories. Several other buildings. Employs 35-40 men. H.E. Converse is dealer in fruits and confections. 319 S. Barstow. [Sam C. Converse was] born in NY; came to EC 22 years ago and opened store in 1879. |
| 1891-06-01 | Converse | H. E. | Sam G. Converse [is] president of Madison St. Manufacturing Company. E.W. Churchill [is] secretary/treasurer. Main building of plant is 32-64', 3 stories. Several other buildings. Employs 35-40 men. H.E. Converse is dealer in fruits and confections. 319 S. Barstow. [Sam C. Converse was] born in NY; came to EC 22 years ago and opened store in 1879. |
| 1891-06-01 | Converse | Sam C. | Sam G. Converse [is] president of Madison St. Manufacturing Company. E.W. Churchill [is] secretary/treasurer. Main building of plant is 32-64', 3 stories. Several other buildings. Employs 35-40 men. H.E. Converse is dealer in fruits and confections. 319 S. Barstow. Born in NY. Came to EC 22 years ago. Opened store in 1879. |
| 1891-06-01 | Stussy | Karl | Karl A. was born in Milwaukk, came to EC with parents 16 years ago. Stage manager at Opera House and city bill poster. |
| 1891-06-01 | Wrigglesworth | Frank | [Dr. Wrigglesworth] is a veterinary surgeon. Horse hospital and office is on Gibson St. |
| 1891-05-05 | Horrigan | John | Father of Anna, who married Jack "Daddy" Reeves. Also father of John, Henry L., and Mrs. Ella Wright. Husband of Caroline. |
| 1891-05-05 | Reeves | Anna | Daughter of John Horrigan Sr. and Caroline. Sister of John Jr., Henry L., and Mrs. Ella Wright. Married Jack "Daddy" Reeves, a former ball player in EC. Reeves "blew his brains out" with revolver in Ottumwa, IA. Wife visiting here [2 illegible words here]. Had separated, but she sent letter of reconcilliation, but it came 3 hours too late. He was 40 years old. |
| 1891-05-05 | Reeves | Jack | Married to Anna Horrigan. A former ball player in EC. Reeves "blew his brains out" with revolver in Ottumwa, IA. Wife visiting here [2 illegible words here]. Had separated, but she sent letter of reconcilliation, but it came 3 hours too late. He was 40 years old. |
| 1891-05-04 | Horan | Eugene | Of EC. Passed State Bd. law exams with grade of 95. |
| 1891-05-04 | Walter | Jacob | Jacob Walter celebrated 50th anniversary. From Menasha. Five sons charter special car on WI Central to attend. George from Appleton, Chris and Martin of Menasha, John of EC, and Mathias from Germany. Mathias came from Germany for celebration. Jacob came to America eight years ago. Daughter is Mrs. John Eichert of N. Barstow. |
| 1891-04-26 | Champion | J. B. | Of Bloomer. Moved to EC. |
| 1891-04-26 | Gleason | Charles R. | Back from California. Is connected with Silver Valley Land & Mining Co. Will be EC all summer. |
| 1891-04-20 | Vinton | William P. | W.F. Vinton of Windsor accepted job leading Professor Williams and Co. Circus Band. His family will stay here. |
| 1891-04-06 | Derge | Ferdinand | Dies. Survived by wife, two young children, brother Julius, sisters Mrs. Gores and Mrs. Daniel Henrichs. |
| 1891-04-06 | Henrichs | Mrs. Daniel | Sister of Julius, Ferdinand and Mrs. Gores. |
| 1891-03-09 | Farr | Fred R. | Marries Irene Heimbough, daughter of Adam. |
| 1891-03-09 | Heimbough | Adam | Supt. of Owen Mill. Father of Irene, who marries Fred R. Farr. |
| 1891-03-09 | Heimbough | Irene | Daughter of Adam Heimbough. Marries Fred R. Farr. |
| 1891-02-16 | Pound | Elijah | Elijah Pound, father of Honorable Thaddeus, died in Chippewa Falls at age 89. Came to CF in 1856. |
| 1891-02-16 | Smith | George W. | Brothers were Arthur and Albert. |
| 1891-02-09 | Elliott | James F. | Died. Born in 1845. Joined Army at age 17. Leaves wife and four children. |
| 1891-02-02 | Brooks | Caroline | Wife of S.C. Brooks. Dies at age 54 of stomach catarrh. |
| 1891-02-02 | Droege | Posena | Daughter of John Hunner Sr. Sister of John Jr., Louis, Louise Homs and Dora Rey. |
| 1891-02-02 | Homs | Louise | Daughter of John Hunner Sr. Sister of John Jr., Louis, Posena Droege and Dora Rey. |
| 1891-02-02 | Hunner | John | Born in NY in 1844. Settled in Alma, WI in 1862. Came to EC in 1872. Bought interest in Free Press, turning it into daily. Seven years ago org. EC Grocery Co. and has been sec. & buyer ever since. Has served EC as city clerk and mayor. Now is State Treasurer. Has wife and five children.: Posena Droege, Louise Homs, Dora Rey, Louis, and John Jr. (grocer.) |
| 1891-02-02 | Hunner | John | Son of John Hunner Sr. Brother of Louis, Posena Droege, Louise Homs, and Dora Rey. |
| 1891-02-02 | Hunner | Louis | Son of John Hunner. Brother of Posena Droege, Louise Homs, Dora Rey and John Jr. |
| 1891-02-02 | Rey | Dora | Daughter of John Hunner Sr. Sister of John Jr., Louis, Posena Droege and Louise Homs. |
| 1891-01-30 | Arthur | Jane | Married John Kemp in 1846. Came to EC in 1863. Seven children: only Thomas, Alice and Ada are in EC, and Edward in Chippewa Falls. Children out of town are Addie, Elida, John Jr. and Arthur. |
| 1891-01-30 | Kemp | Ada | Daughter of John and Jane Kemp. Of EC. Sister of Thomas, Edward, Arthur, John Jr., Alice, Addie and Elida. |
| 1891-01-30 | Kemp | Alice | Daughter of John and Jane Kemp. Of EC. Sister of Thomas, Edward, Arthur, John Jr., Ada, Addie and Elida. |
| 1891-01-30 | Kemp | Edward | Grew up in EC, now of Chippewa Falls. Son of John and Jane Kemp. Brother of John Jr., Arthur, Thomas, Addie, Alice, Ada, and Elida. |
| 1891-01-30 | Kemp | John | Died at age 78. Born in England in 1813. Married Jane Arthur in 1846. Came to EC in 1863. Leaves wife and seven children: only Thomas, Alice and Ada in EC, and Edward in Chippewa Falls. Children out of town are John Jr., Addie, Elida and Arthur. Was mechanic and car finisher. |
| 1891-01-30 | Kemp | Thomas | Grew up in EC, still lives here. Son of John and Jane Kemp. Brother of John Jr., Arthur, Edward, Addie, Alice, Ada, and Elida. |
| 1891-01-12 | Fox | Michael | Restaurant on north Barstow, opposite Light Guards Armory. |
| 1891-01-04 | Korn | John | Son of William. Cigar maker of 414 S. Barstow disappeared from home about four years ago. William went to Galena to look for him, as an EC resident saw him there and talked to him. Was working at foundry under different name. |
| 1891-01-04 | Korn | William | Father of John Korn the cigar maker. John disappeared from home about four years ago. William went to Galena to look for him, as an EC resident saw him there and talked to him. John was working at foundry under different name. |
| 1891-01-04 | Stocking | John B. | Mrs. J.B Stocking in dying condition. |
| 1890-08-18 | Donnelly | Mary | Wife of Dr. Donnelly, mother of Nat Galloway. |
| 1890-08-18 | Galloway | Nat | Son of Dr. and Mary Donnelly. Will live at 932 Madison. |
| 1890-05-07 | Carson | William | Bought Porter residence |
| 1890-04-18 | Bailey | William F. | Has office in new Brooks Blk, corner of Barstow and Main. |
| 1890-02-24 | Lanphear | Mrs. M. J. | Moved school from 312 South Barstow to 211 South Barstow, over Keller Furniture Store. |
| 1890-02-14 | Neher | John C. | Selling out grocery store 314 Madison St. |
| 1890-02-10 | Mayhew | Augustus Vinton | Had 13 funerals in 13 days. Elizabeth, wife of A.V., is a sister of Mrs. Sarah A. Van Hovenberg (nee Stinchfield). |
| 1890-02-10 | Van Hovenberg | Sarah A. | Sister of Mrs. Augustus Vinton Mayhew. |
| 1890-01-20 | Huntington | Henry | Celebrating 50th anniversary. In EC 45 years, from VT. Married Jane Shaw, daughter of Josiah Shaw, in east in 1850. Built first store in EC and operated steamboat between EC and Reeds. Bought present farm at SE edge of city in 1857. Four children, including George. |
| 1890-01-20 | Huntington | Jane | Celebrating 50th anniversary. In EC 45 years, from VT. Daughter of Josiah Shaw. Married Henry Huntington in east in 1850. He built first store in EC and operated steamboat between EC and Reeds. Bought present farm at SE edge of city in 1857. Four children, including George. |
| 1890-01-20 | Shaw | Josiah | Father of Jane, who married Henry Huntington in east in 1850. |
| 1890-01-19 | Ure | John | Indoor ice rink on First Ave. |
| 1890-01-18 | Starr | William J. | Birthday party for William J. at residence, 135 Marston. |
| 1890-01-15 | Allen | James E. | Mrs. E.C. Allen, 704 Menomonie Street, mother of E.W. and C.L. Allen seriously ill. |
| 1890-01-15 | Allen | Mrs. E. C. | Mother of E.W. and C.L. Allen seriously ill. 704 Menomonie St. |
| 1890-01-15 | Harris | Ella | Mrs. M.W. Harris has been visiting in Milwaukee. Miss Ella Harris returned from Milwaukee Downer College and will attend high school here this year. |
| 1890-01-15 | Harris | Madison Weaver | Mrs. M.W. Harris has been visiting in Milwaukee. Miss Ella Harris returned from Milwaukee Downer College and will attend high school here this year. |
| 1890-01-15 | Harris | Mrs. M. W. | Mrs. M.W. Harris has been visiting in Milwaukee. Miss Ella Harris returned from Milwaukee Downer College and will attend high school here this year. |
| 1890-01-14 | Harris | Madison Weaver | Lives on Bridge at 3rd. |
| 1890-01-13 | Doolittle | Lelon Ansil | Formerly of Neillsville where he was principal of high school and later county superindendant. Now attorney in EC. |
| 1890-01-13 | Thompson | Gunder | Holm and Thompson closing out dry goods, stock $35,000. |
| 1890-01-12 | Ure | John | Opening skating rink at Griffin Armory. Was pall bearer at General Griffin's funeral. |
| 1890-01-11 | Atkinson | Harry M. | Brother of Percy C. Atkinson. Of Canada. |
| 1890-01-11 | Atkinson | Percy C. | Marries Grace Kidder. Wedding at bride's mother's, Mrs. Ida C. Kidder, State and Lincoln. Rev. A. Kidder is grandfather of the bride. Harry M. Atkinson is brother of the groom. Atkinsons are from Canada. Percy is sone of William K. of the Leader, also ticket agent for RR. |
| 1890-01-11 | Kidder | A. | Grandfather of Grace Kidder |
| 1890-01-11 | Kidder | Grace | Marries Percy C. Atkinson. Wedding at bride's mother's, Mrs. Ida C. Kidder, State and Lincoln. Rev. A. Kidder is grandfather of the bride. Harry M. Atkinson is brother of the groom. Atkinsons are from Canada. Percy is sone of William K. of the Leader, also ticket agent for RR. |
| 1890-01-11 | Kidder | Ida C. | Mother of Grace Kidder, who married Percy C. Atkinson at Ida's home at State and Lincoln. |
| 1890-01-10 | Chandler | Chauncey | Returned to EC to live. Ran Chandler House at Barstow and Grand, which was destroyed by fire 30 yrs. |
| 1890-01-10 | Meggett | Alexander | In jail for contempt of court for collecting $114.83 in disobedience of injunction. |
| 1890-01-10 | Seyberth | Leonard | Advertises meat market at 522 Bellinger. |
| 1890-01-08 | Griffin | Michael | Sargeant in 1861, Lt. in 1865. |
| 1890-01-06 | Jackson | Lottie | Married Leonard Olin on Jan. 1. |
| 1890-01-06 | Olin | Leonard | Son of S.M. Olin. Married Lottie Jackson on Jan. 1. |
| 1890-01-06 | Olin | S. M. | S.M. Olin has been married for 25 years. His son Leonard married Lottie Jackson on Jan. 1. |
| 1890-01-05 | Griffin | Michael | Governor deciding whom to appoint as state tax commissioner in place of General Griffin. |
| 1890-01-03 | Whipple | Darwin C. | M.C. Whipple's son, 6 years old, died of diarrhea. Buried in Forest Hill next [to his] grandfather. |
| 1890-01-02 | Atkinson | Percy C. | To marry Grace Kidder on Jan. 10. Corp. in G.A.R. |
| 1890-01-02 | Griffin | Michael | Funeral from family residence, 920 S. Farwell at Newton. Gov. Scoffield came and with other leading state officers. Funeral conducted by Episcopal Ch. and First Congregational. |
| 1890-01-02 | Hainer | J. H. | W.H. Hainer bought half interest in implement business owned by J.H. Hainer. Will hereafter be called J.H. Hainer & Sons. |
| 1890-01-02 | Hainer | W. H. | Bought half interest in implement business owned by J.H. Hainer. Will hereafter be called J.H. Hainer & Sons. |
| 1890-01-02 | Kidder | Grace | To marry Corp. Percy C. Atkinson on Jan 10 |
| 1890-01-02 | Lange | Herman T. | Gave banquet to employees at residence, 930-3rd Avenue. Music by Misses Lange. Vernon Lange toastmaster. |
| 1890-01-02 | Lange | Vernon | Herman T. Lange gave banquet for employees at his residence, 930-3rd Ave. Music by Misses Lange. Vernon Lange toastmaster. |
| 1890-01-01 | Chandler | Chauncey | Visiting in EC from Cedar Rapids, IA. Left here 10 years ago. |
| 1889-11-27 | Graham | Hiram P. | Charged with inefficiency and shortage, denies it. |
| 1889-11-27 | Smith | Stillman Still | Still J. Smith opening grocery store at 113 Bridge St. Will also continue in flour and feed business. |
| 1889-11-04 | Boyd | Robert K. | Filed suit with others including Putnam against city to restrain them from issuing improvement bonds. |
| 1889-10-26 | Kidder | Alberoni | Engaged as pastor at Bloomer. |
| 1889-10-26 | Playter | Owen | Owen, son of E.H. Playter, has charge of electric light plant of the Davis & Starr Lumber Co. at Little Black. |
| 1889-10-24 | Ingram | O. H. | Daughter Mariam is wife of Dr. Edward Stephen Hayes. |
| 1889-10-05 | Hogeboom | Charles E. | Families of Dr. Hogeboom and A.E. Tyler about to take up residence at Decatur, AL. |
| 1889-10-05 | Tyler | A. E. | Families of A.E. Tyler and Dr. Charles E. Hogeboom about to take up residence at Decatur, AL. |
| 1889-09-30 | Chapman | Mrs. George B. | Mrs. Chapman died. Was sister of Sallie (Mrs. D.R. Moon), Mrs. H.P. Thomas and Mr. J.L. Gilman. Parents were John and Cornelia Gilman. |
| 1889-09-30 | Gilman | J. L. | Brother of Sallie (Mrs. D.R. Moon), Mrs. George B. Chapman, and Mrs. H.P. Thomas. Parents are John and Cornelia Gilman. |
| 1889-09-30 | Thomas | Mrs. H. P. | Sister Mrs. George B. Chapman dies. Other siblings are Sallie (Mrs. D.R. Moon) and Mr. J.L. Gilman. Parents are John and Cornelia Gilman. |
| 1889-09-27 | Rundle | Nat. B. | Formerly of EC, now in St. Paul in building and contracting business. |
| 1889-09-26 | Olin | George | Died of heart disease at age 77. Son of John. Among eaerliest settlers in Chippewa Valley. |
| 1889-09-26 | Olin | John | Father of George. |
| 1889-09-24 | Griffin | Michael | Moved to Jones St. |
| 1889-09-20 | Abercrombie | Mattie | Married attorney Vincent W. James. Will live on west side. |
| 1889-09-20 | James | Vincent W. | Son of Walter. Marries Mattie Abercrombie. Will live on west side. |
| 1889-09-14 | Huntington | George | Had 32nd birthday. Of Altoona Ave. (Corner of Margaret & Altoona, NE corner.) |
| 1889-09-14 | Keith | Alexander | Employed in C.V. Bank. |
| 1889-09-11 | Balcom | W. G. | S.C. Putnam returned from NY and bought out gent's furnishings business of W.G. Balcom of S. Barstow. |
| 1889-09-11 | Putnam | S. C. | Returned from NY and bought out gent's furnishings business of W.G. Balcom on S. Barstow. |
| 1889-09-11 | Swift | Elijah | Married Fannie Witherbee. |
| 1889-09-06 | Congdon | Alva | T. Congdon, one of EC's earliest settlers died at age 70. Overseer of Lake View Cemetery for the last few years. Lived on the corner of Niagara and 5th. |
| 1889-08-28 | Vilas | Levi Madison | Died of Bright's Disease. Leaves Jessie, 19, Elizabeth, 13, and Kate P., 11. Second wife's daughter is Margaret, age 3. Brothers were William F., late Secretary of the Interior, Dr. Charles H., physician in Chicago, and Ed P., lawyer in Milwaukee. |
| 1889-08-28 | Wickham | James | Attorney Wickham leaves to visit with parents. |
| 1889-08-26 | Vilas | Levi Madison | Died in Madison. Practiced law in EC for 19 years. Born in Chelsea, VT in 1841. Father was Judge Levi B. Vilas who took his family to Madison when Levi was ten years old. He graduated from the University of WI, Madison in 1863, and Albany Law School in 1864. Located in EC in 1868. Moved to St. Paul in 1887. Leaves three daughters by first wife, aged 11 to 19. |
| 1889-08-21 | Bullard | Eugene | Married Kate Farwell of west EC on Feb. 4, 1869 |
| 1889-08-21 | Bullard | Eugene | Member of Co. B., 6th Wisc. Wounded and later at Libby Prison. |
| 1889-08-21 | Bullard | Lorenzo | Father of Mrs. S.B. French. Born in Lyon, Wayne Co., NY, in Aug 1809. Married Sophrenia Chamberlin May 26, 1831. In business in Menomonie with Knapp and Capt. Wilson. Propietor of hotel at Reed's Landing for 12 years, until he came to EC in 1874. In boat business with H.R. Potter. |
| 1889-08-21 | Chamberlin | Sophrenia | Married Lorenzo Bullard on May 26, 1831 |
| 1889-08-21 | Farwell | Kate | Of west EC. Married Eugene Bullard on Feb. 4, 1869 |
| 1889-08-21 | French | S. B. | Husband of Lorenzo Bullard's daughter |
| 1889-08-20 | Bullard | Lorenzo | Dying at age 80. Has lived here 40 years. Home on 4th Ave, 421 Niagara. Father of Eugene. |
| 1889-08-07 | Allen | Ethan | Now lives in Tacoma, WA. |
| 1889-08-07 | Allen | Ethan | Now lives in Tacoma WA. |
| 1889-08-02 | Dean | William | New home on corner of Farwell and Newton. First story brick, second wood. |
| 1889-07-22 | Gans | George W. | Supt. of construction of Tomas Shaw dam, will supervise Minoqua dam. |
| 1889-07-16 | Pinkum | John Perrin | Almost totally rebuilt. |
| 1889-06-29 | Drummond | Duncan | Lives on Wisc. St. |
| 1889-06-29 | Newton | William | William of St. Paul, former owner of EC House. |
| 1889-06-18 | Farr | R. | Of Hudson. Visiting sons here. |
| 1889-06-15 | Drummond | David | House now has elevator. |
| 1889-06-11 | Chrissinger | I. M. | Sells home on Farwell to Thomas F. Frawley. |
| 1889-06-11 | Frawley | Thomas Francis | Bought I.M. Chrissinger house on Farwell St. |
| 1889-06-08 | Moon | Angeline | Daughter of Delos R. Moon. Graduates from Girl's Classical School at Indianapolis. |
| 1889-06-05 | Newell | Dentist. Sells home to neighbor Dr. Edward Stephen Hayes. | |
| 1889-06-04 | French | Myrta | Offered soloist job at Madison Ave. church in NY City. |
| 1889-05-31 | Betz | John | Advertises meat market on Madison St. |
| 1889-05-28 | Farr | Fred | Married May[?] Peck at bride's home on N. Dewey. He and brother Fred in business on north side. |
| 1889-05-27 | Delaplane | George | Of NY, later of Madison. Father of Mrs. F.W. Woodward of EC and Fannie (Mrs. William K. Galloway), also of EC. |
| 1889-05-27 | Woodward | Mrs. F. W. | Sister of Mrs. Fannie Galloway, daughter of Mr. Delaplane of NY. |
| 1889-05-20 | Pound | Thad C. | Governor Thad C. Pound bottling water at Chippewa. |
| 1889-05-18 | Bruntte | Jean | Married a woman from Chippewa tribe and kept a stopping place for boys going up and down river. |
| 1889-05-18 | French | Esther B. | Sister is Mrs. A.M. Riley of Bessemer, Mich. Brother is Dr. J.W. Edwards. |
| 1889-05-18 | Riley | Mrs. A. M. | Of Bessemer, Mich. Sister of Dr. J.W. Edwards of EC and Mrs. Esther B. French. |
| 1889-05-17 | Neher | John C. | In service of George Tabor Thompson last 13 years. |
| 1889-05-17 | Putnam | Henry Cleveland | Has sold right in WI to manufacture bricks of sawdust. |
| 1889-05-11 | Frawley | Michael S. | Had baby boy. |
| 1889-05-10 | Smith | William Henry | Apparently owns "Banner Block". |
| 1889-05-09 | Calkins | Dan | Sec. of Pioneer Lumber Co. To move from east side to 2nd Ave & Hudson. |
| 1889-05-09 | Chappell | Addison D. | Son Otis now 14 years old |
| 1889-05-09 | Chappell | Otis | Son of Addison D. Chappell. Now 14 years old. |
| 1889-05-08 | Buffington | Byron A. | Architect Brown drawing plans for house south of David Drummond's on Thorp plot |
| 1889-05-06 | Bonell | James | Carriage works still operating |
| 1889-05-06 | Chappell | Addison D. | Chappell Concrete Co. laid sidewalk on Lake St. |
| 1889-05-01 | Barber | James T. | Moved to 101 S. Farwell |
| 1889-05-01 | Chapman | George B. | Lived at 101 S. Farwell. |
| 1889-04-25 | Ash | Owen | Washes buggies at Ellis' Livery |
| 1889-04-24 | Clark | DeWitt S. | Assistant bookkeeper of National Bank. Married Mamie B. Searles of Sparta, daughter of Reverend and Mrs. Jessie D. Searles. Groom's mother lives on 3rd Ave. |
| 1889-04-24 | Quigg | John C. | Of blacksmith firm of Quigg and Smith on Galloway St. Has purchased interest of partner. |
| 1889-04-24 | Searles | Jessie D. | Of Sparta. Father of Mamie, who marries De Witt S. Clark. |
| 1889-04-24 | Searles | Mamie | Daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Jessie D. Searles of Sparta. Marries De Witt S. Clark of EC. |
| 1889-04-18 | James | Vincent W. | City attorney. |
| 1889-03-29 | Schlosser | Peter | Hardware store opens for business in old store of G.B. Chapman, S. Barstow, run by Schlosser Brothers. |
| 1889-03-28 | Peck | May[?] | Marries Fred (JOHN?) Farr at her home on N. Dewey. |
| 1889-03-26 | Chapman | George B. | Will leave for Wichita, KS to engage in business. |
| 1889-03-23 | Cousins | Henry | Estate appraied at $50,000, mostly in real estate. Probably only half the total. |
| 1889-03-20 | Stussy | Fred | Joined minstral troop. |
| 1889-03-18 | Kelly | John J. | Works in drug store in Bloomer. Was for some time clerk in Eagle Drug on Bellinger. |
| 1889-03-09 | Galloway | N. P. | Son of Dr. William T. and Laura (Tallmadge) Galloway. In Arizona. |
| 1889-03-09 | Galloway | William T. | Wife dies of cholera. Nee Laura Tallmadge (born in Poughkeepsie, NY). Married at Fond du Lac in 1854. Came to EC in 1857. Leaves son N.P. in Arizona. |
| 1889-03-09 | Tallmadge | Laura | Born in Poughkepsie, NY. Married Dr. William T. Galloway at Fond du Lac in 1854. Came to EC in 1857. Now dies of cholera. Leaves son N.P. Galloway in Arizona. |
| 1889-03-06 | Kelly | John J. | Laid in 15,000 tons of ice for his customers. |
| 1889-03-05 | Auer | Mrs. J. J. | Of Durand. Daughter of Matthias (Matt) Kneer. |
| 1889-03-05 | Kneer | Matthias | 58 birthday party. Father of Frank and Mrs. J.J. Auer of Durand. |
| 1889-03-04 | Shaw | Annette J. | Preaches at Banner Hall. |
| 1889-03-01 | Carson | William | Commenced lumbering on the Chippewa in 1844, and cut his first logs in the vicinity of the Dells Pond near EC. Ran logs to Galena, IL and sold them for $12 per meter, a good price in those early days. |
| 1889-02-19 | Slingluff | Henry | Henry died in Oshkosh of brain troublt. Was correspondent for leading metropolitan dailies. |
| 1889-01-25 | Barber | James T. | Of Northwestern Lumber Co. |
| 1889-01-23 | Barber | James T. | Marries Petronilla Bellinger at Wilcox home on Newton St. Supper at home of Mrs. Kate Porter, 810 Porter Ave. Bride's mother was Mrs. N.C. Wilcox. Couple will live with Mrs. Kate Porter. |
| 1889-01-23 | Bellinger | Petronilla | Marries James T. Barber at Wilcox home on Newton St. Supper at home of Mrs. Kate Porter, 810 Porter Ave. Bride's mother was Mrs. N.C. Wilcox. Couple will live with Mrs. Kate Porter. |
| 1889-01-23 | Porter | Kate | Wedding supper for James T. Barber and Petronilla Bellinger held at Mrs. Kate Porter's residence at 810 Porter Ave. The couple will live with her. |
| 1889-01-23 | Wilcox | Mrs. N. C. | Mother of Petronilla Bellinger, who married James T. Barber. Home on Newton St. |
| 1889-01-08 | Kleiner | Sam | Died at home, 408 Water St. Born in Switzerland. Leaves wife and three children. |
| 1888-12-31 | Thompson | George Tabor | Store at 215 S. Barstow. |
| 1888-12-27 | Howland | Henry C. | Resigns after 23 years as head of east side school. Came to EC in 1865 and has been principal of school ever since. Only out of school day because of illness. |
| 1888-12-27 | Leinenkugel | Matt | Dumped 1200 barrels of beer in Eau Claire River. |
| 1888-11-22 | Churchill | Charles W. | Marries Kate Kneeland at bride's home, 1109 S. Farwell. Will live at 1003 Porter Ave. In early days lived at south east corner of Farwell and Rowland. |
| 1888-11-22 | Kneeland | Kate | Married Charles W. Churchill at her home, 1109 S. Farwell. Will live at 1003 Porter Ave. |
| 1888-11-08 | Arnstad | Ole | E.M. Fish & Co. mnfg., established on S. River St, burned. Members of company are E.M. Fish, F. Folsom and Ole Arnstad. |
| 1888-11-08 | Fish | E. M. | E.M. Fish & Co. mnfg., established on S. River St, burned. Members of company are E.M. Fish, F. Folsom and Ole Arnstad. |
| 1888-11-08 | Folsom | F. | E.M. Fish & Co. mnfg., established on S. River St, burned. Members of company are E.M. Fish, F. Folsom and Ole Arnstad. |
| 1888-11-08 | Hayes | Edward Stephen | President of Inter-County Medical Society. |
| 1888-11-01 | Cousins | Henry | Died. Residence was 522 Union St. Born in 1827. Came to EC in 1866. Represented district in Assembly in 1871, served on Common Council and as District Attorney for 3 terms. |
| 1888-08-23 | Barland | Thomas | Sister Betsy Moffat died at age 82. |
| 1888-08-23 | Moffat | Betsy | [Thomas Barland's] sister Betsy Moffat died at age 82. |
| 1888-08-16 | Cutter | Addison A. | Residence on State & Gilbert, three stories. |
| 1888-08-16 | Drummond | David | Residence immediately south of Cutters on SW orner of State St. and Thorp Ave. Lighted by electric lights. |
| 1888-08-16 | Shaw | George Bullen | Elected supreme vice chancellor of the world (K.P.) and division at Ashland named after him. |
| 1888-08-09 | Buffington | G. A. | Fannie Carson and sister Mrs. James McIntyre, with brother William Jr, William Carson Sr. and G.A. Buffington, commence imposing monuments in Lake View cemetery. |
| 1888-08-09 | Bullen | Charles Augustus | Residence at corner of 3rd and Hudson, 606-3rd. |
| 1888-08-09 | Carson | Fannie | Fannie Carson and sister Mrs. James McIntyre, with brother William Jr, William Carson Sr. and G.A. Buffington, commence imposing monuments in Lake View cemetery. |
| 1888-08-09 | Carson | William | Fannie Carson and sister Mrs. James McIntyre, with brother William Jr, William Carson Sr. and G.A. Buffington, commence imposing monuments in Lake View cemetery. |
| 1888-08-09 | Carson | William | Fannie Carson and sister Mrs. James McIntyre, with brother William Jr, William Carson Sr. and G.A. Buffington, commence imposing monuments in Lake View cemetery. |
| 1888-08-09 | Cousins | Henry | Residence on Pine St. |
| 1888-08-09 | McIntyre | Mrs. James | Fannie Carson and sister Mrs. James McIntyre, with brother William Jr, William Carson Sr. and G.A. Buffington, commence imposing monuments in Lake View cemetery. |
| 1888-07-12 | French | Edmund Charles | Rebuilding residence on Broadway. |
| 1888-06-07 | Buffington | Byron A. | Moving to St. Paul |
| 1888-06-07 | Cutter | Addison A. | Building fine residence on State St. |
| 1888-06-07 | Drummond | David | Building fine house on State St. |
| 1888-06-07 | Rust | William Aloney | Repairing Emery St. residence. |
| 1888-06-07 | Truax | Jacob | Jacob, father of Peter, now 100 years old. |
| 1888-05-24 | Thorp | Joseph C. | Building $50,000 home in Cambridge, MA. |
| 1888-05-10 | Dulany | David M. | Reception at home, corner of 4th Ave and Niagara. |
| 1888-05-03 | Bartlett | E. M. | Justice |
| 1888-04-19 | Friend | A. T. | Sold property at corner of 3rd Ave. and Congress to Herman T. Lange. Lange will remodel house. |
| 1888-04-19 | Lange | Herman T. | Bought A.T. Friend's property at corner of 3rd Avenue and Congress. Will remodel house. |
| 1888-04-12 | Truax | Jacob | Jacob, nearly 100 years old, was member of crew of Fulton's steamboat on trial trip between NY and Albany. |
| 1888-04-01 | Demmler | Otto R. | Florist at 435 E. Jefferson St. |
| 1888-03-23 | Bundy | Egbert B. | Circuit court judge. Also a judge in Jan 1882. |
| 1888-03-08 | Waggoner | James Henry | Editor and publisher of Free Press. Daughter Mary married DeWitt J. Von Hovenberg at home, 728 Second Ave. |
| 1888-03-08 | Waggoner | Mary | Married DeWitt J. Von Hovenberg at home, 728 Second Ave. Her father is editor and publisher of Free Press. |
| 1888-03-01 | Buffington | Clarence M. | Residence of Sr. Buffington on opp. corner of the home at 623 - 2nd Ave |
| 1887-12-30 | Wyman | Anna | Anna Wyman married Reverend Kempton of the Baptist Church. |
| 1887-12-01 | Carson | Mrs. William | Mrs. Carson died at Galloway House. Lived in Eau Galle and St. Paul. Married in 1874. 6 children. |
| 1887-12-01 | Carson | William | Wife dies at Galloway House. Married in 1874, had 6 children. |
| 1887-11-12 | Gleason | William Henry | Visiting in city, staying with father, in poor health. |
| 1887-11-10 | Truax | John | John was oldest of six brothers. |
| 1887-10-27 | Drummond | David | Drummond Bros. slaughtered 200 pigs Tuesday. |
| 1887-10-27 | Mayhew | Augustus Vinton | Lives at 122 Niagara. Silver anniversary. Wife nee Elizabeth Stinchfield. In Eau Claire since 1859. |
| 1887-10-27 | Mayhew | Elizabeth | Wife of Augustus Vinton Mayhew. Silver anniversary. Lives at 122 Niagara. |
| 1887-10-27 | Truax | John | John, oldest brother of Peter and David, died. |
| 1887-10-22 | French | John O. | Early treasurer of EC Co. Mayor of Maxwell, IA. Murdered. |
| 1887-10-20 | Barland | Birney | Son Paul born on the 18th. |
| 1887-10-20 | Barland | Paul | Son of Birney Barland. Born Oct. 18 |
| 1887-10-19 | Gans | George W. | Suffering from insanity, in Oshkosh for treatment. William Ruckman of Oshkosh is brother-in-law. |
| 1887-10-19 | Ruckman | William | In Oshkosh. Brother-in-law of George W. Gans. |
| 1887-10-16 | Smith | Stillman Still | Still Smith stocking new grocery store in the Cochrane building on S. Barstow. |
| 1887-10-13 | Mason | George W. | Home at foot of Oxford St. being entirely rebuilt. |
| 1887-09-22 | Graham | Hiram P. | Building residence on River and Newton for $5,000. |
| 1887-09-15 | James | G. W. | Died at home, 415 Niagara. Came to EC 1858. |
| 1887-09-01 | Barland | John Clarkson | Building silo to hold 40 tons at 2003 Altoona. |
| 1887-09-01 | James | G. W. | Died at age 55. Born in England. Sons are City Attorney Vincent W. James and Fred G. James of Minneapolis, and daughter is Edith. |
| 1887-08-18 | Culver | Joseph C. | Now a resident of Kansas City. |
| 1887-07-21 | Shaw | Annette J. | Office at 318 S. Barstow , active in WCTU. |
| 1887-07-07 | Shaw | Annette J. | Treasurer of East Side School District. |
| 1887-06-30 | Brimi | Syver E. | Director of EC Commercial Syndicate |
| 1887-06-30 | Churchill | J. C. | Funeral attended by Masons, Knights Templar and firemen. |
| 1887-06-30 | Coffin | William King | Member in EC of Commercial Syndicate. |
| 1887-06-23 | Frawley | Michael S. | Principal of north side school. |
| 1887-06-23 | Frawley | Thomas Francis | Alderman. |
| 1887-06-03 | Hinkley | James Otis | Of Chicago. Marries Sara, daughter of Henry C. Putnam. |
| 1887-06-03 | Putnam | Sara | Daughter of Henry C. Putnam. Marries James Otis Hinkley of Chicago. |
| 1887-05-12 | Marsh | Albert J. | Municipal judge. |
| 1887-05-05 | French | Edmund Charles | Residence at 224 Broadway burned. Built 18 years ago by Mr. Richardson, brother-in-law of Stephen Marston. |
| 1887-05-05 | Marston | Stephen | Brother-in-law of Mr. S.H. Richardson, who built house at 224 Broadway eighteen years ago. |
| 1887-04-21 | Rust | William Aloney | Mayor. |
| 1887-03-23 | Barland | George Chapin | Has electric light in grocery store |
| 1887-03-02 | Griffin | Michael | Elected dept. commander of G.A.R. |
| 1887-02-17 | French | Myrtle | Daughter of Dr. Edmund Charles French. Taking singing lessons in Minneapolis. |
| 1887-02-10 | Weissenfels | William | Owns German language newpaper. The ex-city engineer and surveyor is editor. |
| 1887-02-02 | Thompson | George T. (not Tabor) | Treasurer of Hercules Mining Co. |
| 1887-02-02 | Vilas | Levi Madison | Vice president of EC National Bank. |
| 1887-01-06 | Daniels | Peter U. | Has huge cold storage plant. |
| 1887-01-03 | Thorp | Joseph C. | [Joseph C. Thorp] Sr. elected to State Senate defeating George B. Shaw. |
| 1887-01-01 | Callahan | J. C. | Visited Eau Claire. Used to live at Main and Farwell where Litchfields are.) |
| 1886-12-30 | Hibbard | Edward H. | Has been studying law here and passed bar exams. |
| 1886-12-23 | Sherman | Arthur Mott | Has three logging camps. To put in 10,000,000' this winter. |
| 1886-12-19 | Bullen | Charles Augustus | President of Daniel Shaw Lumber Co. |
| 1886-12-16 | Day | Henry L. | Has son, Dr. William Day of Chicago. |
| 1886-12-16 | McNair | Lizzie | Wife of Walter Searing of Tompkin's Cove, N.Y. Died of hemmorrage of lungs. Leaves a son. |
| 1886-12-16 | Searing | Walter | Of Tompkin's Cove, NY. Wife Lizzie McNair died of hemmorage of lungs. Has a son. |
| 1886-12-09 | Chappell | Addison D. | In real estate business with R.C. Chappell. |
| 1886-12-09 | Chappell | R. C. | In real estate business with Addison D. Chappell. |
| 1886-12-01 | Chapman | George B. | Store failed |
| 1886-11-25 | Ingram | Erskine | Daughter of Orin H. Ingram. Siblings are sisters Fannie and Marion, and brother Charles H. |
| 1886-11-18 | Grinsell | John | Put in two camps on north fork, employs 100 men. |
| 1886-11-12 | Whipple | Darwin C. | Had a son, Russ. |
| 1886-11-11 | Blystone | J. H. | 511 E. Second St. Father of Kittie, a teacher who married Charles H. Ingram. |
| 1886-11-11 | Blystone | Kittie | Daughter of J.H. Blystone, 511 E. Second St. Was a teacher, now marries Charles H. Ingram of Empire Lumber Co. |
| 1886-11-11 | Ingram | Charles H. | Son of Orin H. Ingram, brother of Erskin, Marion and Fannie. Marries Kittie Blystone, daughter of J.H. Blystone, 511 E. Second St. Charles is with Empire Lumber Co. Kittie had been a teacher. |
| 1886-10-21 | Stocking | John B. | Returned after one and one half years in Europe with health improved. |
| 1886-10-21 | Whipple | Darwin C. | Moved to Trempealeau County to farm near New Chicago. |
| 1886-10-07 | Day | Henry L. | Marries Miss A.A. Wilson at bride's home in Brunswick. |
| 1886-10-07 | Wilson | A. A. | Marries Dr. Henry L. Day at her home in Brunswick |
| 1886-10-07 | Woodward | Mary | [Francis W. Woodward's] daughter Mary married Dr. Charles G. Strong at home on State St. Will live a few rods away. |
| 1886-08-27 | Briggs | Ella | Marries David Drummond at bride's residence, 122 Broadway. Will live on east side. |
| 1886-08-27 | Drummond | David | Marries Ella Briggs at bride's residence, 122 Broadway. Will live on east side. |
| 1886-08-20 | Ellis | Samuel | Bought $1800 hearse for his livery stable. |
| 1886-08-12 | Hadley | Joseph D. | Died. Born in Sandy Creek, Oswego Co., NY in Oct 1832. Came to EC Co. in 1854. Engaged in hotel business with Henneberry, EC and Niagara Hotels. In 1869 operated a ferry. Survived by wife and three children. Buried in Pleasant Valley. |
| 1886-08-12 | Hall | Chet | Jailed for selling liquor without a license. |
| 1886-08-05 | Hadley | Joseph D. | Well-known ferryman and pioneer resident in critical condition at his home below Shawtown after a stroke. |
| 1886-08-05 | James | Charles L. | Former city editor of Free Press. |
| 1886-07-29 | James | Charles L. | Wrote article on anarchists and will appear in Chicago court to tell what he knows about it. Sarcastic comment. Alderman on side of Mayor Grinsell. |
| 1886-07-15 | Chappel | Addison D. | Came to EC in 1857. |
| 1886-07-15 | Whipple | Darwin C. | Came to EC in 1854 from Black River Falls. |
| 1886-07-08 | Gleason | Charles R. | New postmaster. Born in Carolina, Tompkins Co., NY on Sept 3, 1831. Came to EC in 1860. Held office at state capitol from 1856-1860, the last two years as chief clerk of State Land Dept. Rep. EC Co. in legislature in 1870. City clerk from 1872-1879. Salary to be $2500 a year. |
| 1886-07-01 | Barland | Birney | Peter Lee, a driver of Birney's milk wagon, disappeared with some money. |
| 1886-07-01 | Lee | Peter | Driver of of Birney Barland's milk wagon. Disappeared with some money. |
| 1886-07-01 | Randall | Thomas E. | Died at home in Ludington, age 66. Leaves invalid wife, five sons and four daughters. One of oldest settlers in Chippewa Valley, having come in 1840 from Massachusetts. Built first mill on EC where EC Lumber Co. water mill is now. |
| 1886-06-24 | Buffington | Clarence M. | New dwelling at 623 - 2nd Ave cost $6,000. |
| 1886-06-24 | Wyman | Milo B. | Lives on Third Ave. Served four years in Company L of 2nd Wisconsin Volunteers Cavalry. Rose from private to lieutenant. |
| 1886-06-03 | Hayes | Edward Stephen | Formerly of Leavenworth, KS. |
| 1886-06-03 | Kidder | Alberoni | Celebrating 50th anniversary. Lives at 324 Lake St. |
| 1886-06-03 | Teall | George Clinton | Making improvements in residence, 103 Rowland St. |
| 1886-05-27 | Hayes | Charles | To be best man at wedding of Dr. Edward S. Hayes to Mariam Ingram. |
| 1886-05-27 | Hayes | Edward Stephen | Cards out for wedding of Dr. Hayes and Mariam Ingram. Mariam is daughter of O.H. Ingram. Charles Hayes will be best man and Fannie Ingram bridesmaid. |
| 1886-05-27 | Ingram | Fannie | To be bridesmaid at wedding of Mariam Ingram and Dr. Edward S. Hayes. |
| 1886-05-27 | Ingram | Mariam | Cards out for wedding of Dr. Edward Stephen Hayes and Mariam Ingram. Charles Hayes will be best man and Fannie Ingram bridesmaid. |
| 1886-05-20 | Barland | John Clarkson | Marries Dora Schlegelmilch at bride's home, 517 S. Farwell, at 9 A.M. Rev. Lockwood performed ceremony. Honeymoon to be in Duluth. |
| 1886-05-20 | French | Edmund Charles | Gov. Rusk appointed him member of State Bd. of Dental examiners. |
| 1886-05-20 | Lockwood | Performed marriage ceremony for John Clarkson Barland and Dora Schlegelmilch at bride's home at 517 S. Farwell. | |
| 1886-05-20 | Schlegelmilch | Dora | Marries John Clarkson Barland at her home, 517 S. Farwell, at 9 A.M. Rev. Lockwood performed ceremony. Honeymoon to be in Duluth. |
| 1886-05-06 | Mason | George W. | Daughter Mamie married Dewitt Tolles at Christ Church. |
| 1886-04-22 | Grinsell | John | Mayor. Having trouble with Council. |
| 1886-04-08 | Gans | George | Of Chippewa Falls. Brother of William Gans. |
| 1886-04-08 | Gans | William | Died Apr 5. Born in Spring Hill, Fayette Co., PA in 1813. Came to EC in 1858, opened hotel here that year, and in spring of 1861 started ferry which he operated till bridge was built. Brother of George Gans of Chippewa Falls. |
| 1886-04-08 | Smith | William Henry | To build solid brick two-story building with two stores on site of present store. |
| 1886-03-25 | French | Edmund Charles | Will lecture before dental college. |
| 1886-03-24 | Brimi | Lena | Hangs self in barn at their home, 603 Main St, at age 48. Had eleven children but six died. Married in 1874. Living children are Mary, 16, Carl, a student at Rush Medical, Fred, Ella, Freida and Lou. |
| 1886-03-11 | Allen | Hiram S. | Died Saturday. Of Chippewa Falls. Born in Chelsea, VT in 1806. In 1834 poled a keel boat up Menomonie River and remained in vicinity engaged in logging and manfg. of lumber until 1846 when he moved to Chippewa Falls and engaged in same business until 1869. He entered 1st and there laid out town, built 1st grist mill, flour mill and opened 1st farm. In 1838 married Mary Demarie, daughter of Louis Demarie, one of the 1st settlers here. They had nine children, 3 sons and 3 daughters survive him. Schools, banks and businesses are closed for funeral. Marshall Cousins Senate bill #35 in 1849 gave Allen permission to contruct boom in Chippewa River at head of falls, not to obstruct passage of rafts. |
| 1886-03-11 | Allen | Hiram S. | Of CF died Saturday. Born in Chelsea VT in 1806. In 1834, poled a keep boat up Men. River and remained in vicinity engaged in logging and manufacturing of lumber until 1846 when he moved to CF and engaged in same business until 1869. He entered 1st land there, laid out town, built 1st grist mill, flouring mill and opened 1st farm. In 1838 married Mary Demarie, daughter of Louis Demarie one of 1st settlers here. Nine children, three sons and three daughters survive him. Schools, banks and businesses closed for funeral. from Marshall Cousins Senate bill #35, 1849 gave Allen permission to construct boom in Chippewa River at head of falls, not to obstruct passage of rafts. |
| 1886-03-11 | Demarie | Louis | One of the first settlers here. Father of Mary, who married Hiram S. Allen. |
| 1886-03-11 | Demarie | Mary | Daughter of Louis Demarie, one of the first settlers here. Married Hiram S. Allen in 1838. Had nine children. Three sons and three daughters still alive when Hiram died in 1886. |
| 1886-02-25 | Ingram | Fannie | Daughter of Orin H. Ingram. Siblings are sister Marion, and brothers Erskin and Charles H. |
| 1886-02-25 | Ingram | Marion | Daughter of Orin H. Ingram. Siblings are sister Fannie, and brothers Erskin and Charles H. |
| 1886-02-25 | Ingram | Orin H. | Daughters are Marion and Fannie, and sons are Charles H. and Erskin. |
| 1886-01-14 | Shaw | Noah | Fire at foundry Island Ave., east of C.M. and St. Paul Railroad. |
| 1886-01-06 | Allen | Fred | Grandson of James E. Allen. |
| 1886-01-06 | Allen | James E. | Father of E.W. and grandfather of Fred. |
| 1886-01-06 | Allen | James E. | Father of E.W. and grandfather of Fred. |
| 1885-12-24 | Anderson | Fred O. | Sold grocery stock and business at 115 Bridge St. to George Chapin Barland. |
| 1885-12-24 | Barland | George Chapin | Bought grocery stock and business of Fred O. Anderson at 115 Bridge St. Sam Fowler a clerk. |
| 1885-12-24 | Fowler | Sam | Clerk at grocery store at 115 Bridge St. Store owned by Fred O. Anderson, sold to George Chapin Barland. |
| 1885-12-24 | Meggett | Alexander | Retired as Registrar of Land Office after a long term. Block nearly completed. |
| 1885-12-24 | Rust | Guy | Third child of William A. Rust to die of diptheria. Died at age 7. Siblings Charles and Ezra died earlier in the month. Other siblings are Louise and Paul. |
| 1885-12-24 | Rust | William Aloney | Guy, age 7, is the third of William's children to die this month of diptheria. |
| 1885-12-17 | Rust | William Aloney | Second child in three days died of diptheria. Ezra and Charles have now died. Four of William's six children had the disease. |
| 1885-11-26 | Carson | Kate | Daughter of William Carson. Married T.K. Long of Mandan, Dakota, at Christ Church. |
| 1885-11-26 | Day | William Walker | Old settler visiting EC. Lives at Dayton, Wash. Terr. Came to EC in 1857, practiced here until May 1871 when he went to Montana with Chet Hall. |
| 1885-11-26 | Long | T. K. | Marries Kate Carson at Christ Church. Of Mandan, Dakota. |
| 1885-11-05 | Randall | Mrs. Adin | Mrs. Adin died of cancer at home on Menomonie St. See also Oct. 19, 1924. |
| 1885-11-05 | Schwahn | Charles | Charles Schwahn's death two years ago being investigated. Brother of prominent business man. Left widow and five children. Body disinterred and stomach contents sent for tests. Body of infant apparently prematurely born, placed in blue box was found just above the Schwahn casket. |
| 1885-10-29 | Vilas | Levi Madison | Married Lizzie, daughter of Major James D. Ludlow. |
| 1885-10-22 | Thorp | Joseph C. | Joseph Jr. married Annie Longfellow in Cambridge. |
| 1885-10-08 | Barland | George Chapin | Bought meat market of C. Hazzard, corner of Bridge and 2nd Ave. Hired Hazzard to run it. |
| 1885-10-08 | Hazzard | C. | Sold meat market at corner of Bridge and 2nd Ave to George Chapin Barland. Barland hired Hazzard to run it. |
| 1885-10-08 | Thorp | Joseph C. | Article on social status of Joseph, Jr. |
| 1885-08-13 | Hantzsch | Eastern man's home burned. Stood on River St. just below Opera House. Built by Hantzsch in 1864. | |
| 1885-08-06 | Mayhew | Augustus Vinton | A.V. Mayhew Furniture store on 4th Ave. Enlarging residence on Niagara between 4th & 5th. |
| 1885-06-07 | Dean | William | Building residence at 920 S. Farwell. |
| 1885-06-04 | Cameron | Allen | 'Improving his beautiful dwelling.' |
| 1885-05-21 | Owen | John S. | Moved into palatial residence on Porter Ave. Ex-mayor Davis will occupy Owen's former residence. |
| 1885-05-21 | Putnam | Henry C. | Residence being extensively repaired and rebuilt. |
| 1885-05-14 | Playter | Ebenezer Horace | Store is Boston Drug on Bridge St. |
| 1885-05-07 | Playter | Ebenezer Horace | Bought drug store and back in business. |
| 1885-04-30 | Owen | John S. | Large residence on east bank of Chippewa completed. |
| 1885-04-16 | Day | Dwight Washington | City mayor |
| 1885-03-19 | Angel | Texas | Writes from Hailey, ID, where he now lives. |
| 1885-01-15 | Wolf | Victor | Attending National Guard meeting in Madison. |
| 1885-01-08 | Sommermeyer | Charles W. E. | Frame warehouse on River St. nearly [opposite] Meggett's residence destroyed by fire. Formerly used by city as hook and ladder house. |
| 1884-11-03 | Cameron | Allen | Elegant new dwelling at corner of 5th Ave and Lake St. Cost more than $10,000. |
| 1884-07-17 | Deming | Herman | Son of George W. Deming. Shot to death in Hayward where he worked in hotel. Family home on Menomonie St. |
| 1884-06-26 | Kidder | Alberoni | Resigned from church at Durand a year ago, now in EC. |
| 1884-05-15 | Kepler | William Lucien | Silver anniversary at home, 226 Hudson. |
| 1884-03-27 | Rust | Charles | Five children of William Aloney Rust are baptized. Charles, 3 months, Ezra, 2 years, Louise, 4 years, Guy and Paul. |
| 1884-03-27 | Rust | Ezra | Five children of William Aloney Rust are baptized. Charles, three months, Ezra, two years, Louise, four years, Guy and Paul. |
| 1884-03-27 | Rust | Guy | Five children of William Aloney Rust are baptized. Charles, 3 months, Ezra, 2 years, Louise, 4 years, Guy and Paul. |
| 1884-03-27 | Rust | Louise | Five children of William Aloney Rust are baptized. Charles, 3 months, Ezra, 2 years, Louise, 4 years, Guy and Paul. |
| 1884-03-27 | Rust | Paul | Five children of William Aloney Rust are baptized. Charles, 3 months, Ezra, 2 years, Louise, 4 years, Guy and Paul. |
| 1884-03-27 | Rust | William Aloney | Five children are baptised. Charles three months, Ezra, 2 years, Louise, 4 years, and Guy and Paul. |
| 1884-02-28 | Smith | William Henry | Smith sold two story brick building on Barstow St. for $20,000 to Drs. Waterhouse and Ashum for hospital |
| 1884-02-23 | Dennison | Almira U. | Mrs. Dennison was sister of Adin Randall. Almira U. Dennison was sister of W.W. Allen & first of three wives of Ebenezer H. Playter. |
| 1884-02-23 | Playter | Ebenezer Horace | Mrs. Dennison was sister of Adin Randall. Almira U |
| 1884-02-02 | Dennison | Mary | Mary Dennison, widow of U.T. Dennison, died at Mason City, IA, at age 65. Sister of Adin Randall and mother-in-law of E.H. Playter. |
| 1884-02-02 | Playter | E. H. | Mary Dennison, widow of U.T. Dennison, died in Mason City, IA, at age 65. She was the sister of Adin Randall and the mother-in-law of E.H. Playter. |
| 1884-02-02 | Randall | Adin | Mary Dennison, widow of U.T. Dennison, died in Mason City, IA, at age 65. She was the sister of Adin Randall and the mother-in-law of E.H. Playter. |
| 1884-02-02 | Randall | Adin | Mary Dennison, widow of U.T. Dennison, died at Mason City, IA, at age 65. Sister of Adin Randall and mother-in-law of E.H. Playter. |
| 1884-01-17 | Drummond | David | Drummond Bros., north side pork packers, doing immense business furnishing log driving crews with pork and beef. |
| 1884-01-17 | Pease | C. D. | Purchased Tom Randall farm. |
| 1884-01-17 | Randall | Thomas E. | Tom Randall farm sold to C.D. Pease. |
| 1884-01-07 | Stocking | Hobart M. | Assemblyman. |
| 1884-01-01 | Rust | William Aloney | Cashier of First National Bank. |
| 1883-11-22 | Betz | John | David Drummond appointed guardian of John Betz, old time resident here who lately returned from the west and is thought unable to care for himself. |
| 1883-11-22 | Drummond | David | David Drummond appointed guardian of John Betz, old time resident here who lately returned from the west and is thought unable to care for himself. |
| 1883-11-22 | Leinenkugel | Building new brewery on old site at Hobart and Elm. | |
| 1883-11-22 | Wilson | R. F. | R.F. Wilson was the son of George W. Wilson. |
| 1883-11-06 | McCann | L. | Lives at corner of Platt & Bellinger. |
| 1883-11-01 | Ellis | Joseph F. | Died??? |
| 1883-11-01 | Whipple | Darwin C. | Has a son, M.C. Whipple. |
| 1883-11-01 | Wilson | E. N. | E.N. graduated from Rush Medical. |
| 1883-10-19 | Churchill | Benjamin J. | Father of Jennie. Lives at 1019 S. Farwell. |
| 1883-10-19 | Churchill | Jennie | Daughter of Benhamin J. Churchill. Marries William Severn of St. Paul. |
| 1883-10-18 | Boyd | Robert K. | Having a sidewalk put around his place on 5th Ave. & Fulton. |
| 1883-10-11 | Smith | William Henry | Smith has new brick block southeast corner of Gray and Barstow. Four stories with offices above. |
| 1883-10-10 | Severn | William | Of St. Paul. Marries Jennie Churchill. |
| 1883-09-29 | Gans | Jennie | Only daughter of William Gans, 102 Bridge St. Marries W.C. Ruckman of St. Paul. |
| 1883-09-29 | Gans | William | Only daughter, Jennie, married W.C. Ruckman of St. Paul. Gans house at 102 Bridge St. |
| 1883-09-29 | Ruckman | W. C. | Of St. Paul. Marries Jennie Gans of EC. |
| 1883-09-20 | Mason | George W. | Married Emma G. Spafford of Rockford. |
| 1883-09-13 | Moon | Delos R. | Pres. of Northwest Lumber Co. |
| 1883-09-06 | Branstad | Paul | Building furniture store on Madison below N. Barstow. |
| 1883-09-06 | Ellis | Joseph F. | In law practice with Meggett. Improving their offices. |
| 1883-09-06 | Leinenkugel | Joseph | Purchased Dells brewery site destroyed by fire last spring. Will invest $30,000 to rebuild. |
| 1883-08-30 | Howland | Henry C. | Building improved. NE corner of Emery and River, built in 1871. |
| 1883-08-30 | Kidder | Alberoni | Improving dwelling at NE corner of Seminary & Lake. |
| 1883-08-30 | Ross | John | John Ross, general merchandise, northeast corner of River and Gibson. Son of Friend Ross, brother of Joel and Elisha Ross. |
| 1883-08-30 | Rust | William Aloney | Improving building at 108 Emery. |
| 1883-08-30 | Schwahn | Henry Christof | Meat market on Barstow between Gray and Main. |
| 1883-08-30 | Whipple | Darwin C. | Lived on Barland St. |
| 1883-08-16 | Grinsell | John | Alderman from 5th Ward. Bought residence of Michael McGuire, 326 Oxford Ave. |
| 1883-08-16 | Hollen | A. H. | Old wooden bldg. at SE corner of Wisc. & Barstow formerly occupied by Reigelman Bros. is being moved further down Barstow near old St. Pat's church, where it will be renovated. One of oldest on that side of the river. Former site bought by Hollen, who will erect two places of business this fall. |
| 1883-08-16 | McGuire | Michael | Sells residence at 326 Oxford Ave. to 5th Ward alderman John Grinsell. |
| 1883-08-16 | Mosher | Nelson H. | Building residence on State St. between Summit and Lincoln. 16x24' with a wing 14x16', 2 stories. |
| 1883-08-15 | Hall | Chet | Bought Red Light Saloon with John Hayes at corner of Kelsey and 1st Ave. Are remodeling. Hall withdrew 20 Sept 1883. |
| 1883-08-15 | Hayes | John | Bought Red Light Saloon with Chet Hall at corner of Kelsey and 1st Ave. Are remodeling. Hall withdrew 20 Sept 1883. |
| 1883-08-13 | Barland | George Chapin | Built double house at 613 Dewey. |
| 1883-08-09 | Daniels | Peter U. | Building five tenement houses in Altoona. |
| 1883-08-03 | Carmichael | Thomas | Owns considerable pine lands north of Barron and is going to build mill. |
| 1883-08-01 | Chandler | Daniel | Lived at northwest corner of Wilcox and Newton. |
| 1883-07-12 | Cameron | David A. | Of Vermont. Bought corner of Summit and Farwell for dwelling (470 Summit). |
| 1883-07-12 | Quigg | John C. | Opened restaurant in basement of Mrs. Gunn's block on N. Barstow, northwest corner of Galloway. |
| 1883-07-12 | Thompson | Gunder | Gone into dry goods business on north side with Holm Brothers. |
| 1883-07-05 | Pinkum | John Perris | Improving grounds on 4th Ave. |
| 1883-07-01 | Allen | E. W. | Madison Weaver Harris started in furniture business in 1868 with E.W. Allen. In 1879 he bought out Allen's interest and has since built up a large wholesale and retail business. |
| 1883-07-01 | Harris | Madison Weaver | Sold furniture store to L.L. and Thomas E. Williams of Augusta. Mr. Harris will retire. Started in 1868 with E.W. Allen. In 1879 he bought out Allne's interest and since built up a large wholesale and retail business. Lives on Bridge St. and 4th Ave. |
| 1883-07-01 | Williams | Thomas E. | Madison Weaver Harris sold furniture store to L.L. and Thomas E. Williams of Augusta. Mr. Harris will retire. |
| 1883-06-01 | Branstad | Paul | Big fire at north east corner of Hobart & Madison was just purchased by Brandstad (sic) formerly of Wis. House. |
| 1883-06-01 | Deming | Cora | Marries Burt DeYo at her mother's home, 626 Menomonie St. |
| 1883-06-01 | DeYo | Burt | Marries Cora Deming at bride's mother's, 626 Menomonie St. |
| 1883-06-01 | Dunn | B. C. | Died at age 64. Early settler coming in 1857, was carpenter and joiner. Elected Justice of PEace in 1858. Held office until he died. Survived by wife and son Charles H. |
| 1883-06-01 | Dunn | Charles H. | Son of B.C. Dunn. |
| 1883-06-01 | Farr | Edwin Jacob | New residence on Niagara between 4th and 5th. |
| 1883-05-10 | Kelly | John J. | Moved to S. Dewey St. |
| 1883-05-10 | Truax | Peter | Peter is one of the most successful loggers on the Chippewa River. |
| 1883-05-01 | Branstad | Paul | Disposed of his botle (sic), Wis. House in 8th Ward. |
| 1883-03-24 | White | Clara | Clara, wife of Samuel White, died on April 23, 1883. |
| 1883-02-01 | Chapman | George B. | Store at 405 S. Barstow. |
| 1883-02-01 | Cousins | Henry | Honorable C. Cousins who has been officiating as reciever of Land Office at Tucson, AZ for several years is among late arrivals. |
| 1883-02-01 | French | A. J. | Resident in Mt. Ayr, IA, destroyed by fire. Dr. French is the father of Mrs. E.M. Bartlett and lived in this village before going to Florida and later Iowa. |
| 1883-02-01 | Huyssen | William A. | Office manager at paper mill. |
| 1883-02-01 | Kneer | Frank | Son of Matt. Had leg amputated. |
| 1883-01-01 | Bennett | R. L. | Mr. and Mrs. R.L. Bennett of Cedar Falls are guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Nichols. The above named guests were among the earliest pioneers who landed in EC, and were the first couple married in EC after it was platted. Their wedding took place at the residence of Samuel Wells, which then stood on the present site of the Galloway Hotel, and the ceremonies were conducted by W.W. McNair in May 1857. |
| 1883-01-01 | Kelly | John J. | Washington grist mill owned by John burns. |
| 1883-01-01 | Lang | J. F. | Manager of M.W. Harris furniture store. Building home on Bridge St. between 4th and 5th. |
| 1883-01-01 | Mason | George W. | With Dells Lumber Co. |
| 1883-01-01 | McNair | W. W. | Conducted the first marriage ceremony in EC after it was platted. Marriage was at residence of Samuel Wells and the groom was Mr. R.L. Bennett. |
| 1883-01-01 | Nichols | Ed | Mr. and Mrs. R.L. Bennett were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Nichols in EC. |
| 1883-01-01 | Wells | Samuel | In 1857 his residence was on the site where the Galloway Hotel is now. Site of the first wedding EC after it was platted, that of Mr. and Mrs. R.L. Bennett. |
| 1882-09-14 | Barland | Thomas | Among patents granted WI people was one for a bridge to Thomas Barland. |
| 1882-09-14 | Burgar | Milo P. | Second hand dealer |
| 1882-09-14 | Schwahn Brothers | Making extensive alterations to sausage mill in rear of store on Barstow. (See Henry Christof Schwahn entry) | |
| 1882-09-14 | Stillman | John E. | Professor Stillman dancing academy will open at the gym October 13. |
| 1882-09-07 | Barland | George Chapin | Principal of Lincoln School. |
| 1882-09-07 | Gunn | Patrick | Brick bldg. by Patrick Gunn at corner of Galloway and N. Barstow. |
| 1882-08-03 | Barnes | David P. | Mr. and Mrs. D.P. Barnes have letter from son Horace who is in Klondike gold region. |
| 1882-08-03 | Barnes | Horace | Mr. and Mrs. David P. Barnes have letter from son Horace who is in Klondike gold region. |
| 1882-07-27 | Doublas | Blanch | A woman calling herself Blanch Doublas, an inmate of one of the houses of ill fame formerly kept by Jim Ellis, attempted to commit suicide. |
| 1882-07-27 | Ellis | Jim | A woman calling herself Blanch Doublas, an inmate of one of the houses of ill fame formerly kept by Jim Ellis, attempted to commit suicide. |
| 1882-07-20 | Ingram | Orin H. | Lives at 3rd Ave & Hudson. |
| 1882-07-20 | Putnam | Henry C. | Recently made extensive improvements at dock near residence in 3rd Ward. |
| 1882-07-01 | Hart | Peter | Hotel corner of EC and Farwell. Four stories, $6,000. |
| 1882-07-01 | Hume | J. H. | Erecting bldg on Water St. at 5th Ave. which will contain 3 store rooms, one fronting on Water and two on 5th Ave. Will cost about $6,000. |
| 1882-05-25 | Coffin | William King | Of Batavia, IL. Is in the city. He may become connected with banking house of Clark and Ingram which will probably reorganize as National Bank. |
| 1882-05-25 | Hart | Peter | Will erect three-story brick bldg. close to side of his hotel to meet increasing demands. |
| 1882-05-04 | Coon | N. D. | Bought large corner lot on Water & 4th Ave. from S.S. Kepler for $1,045. Will build two story [building]. |
| 1882-05-04 | Kepler | S. S. | [N.D. Coon] bought corner lot on Water & 4th Ave. from S.S. Kepler. Will build 2 story [building]. |
| 1882-04-27 | Barnes | Horace W. | Grocery store on Water St. burned. |
| 1882-04-27 | Kleiner | Sam | Meat market burned. |
| 1882-04-20 | Coon | N. D. | N.D. Coon music store at 223 Fourth Ave. In business for 9 years. |
| 1882-04-20 | Newton | Sarah | Sarah Newton married Charles Foster at EC House. |
| 1882-04-01 | Graham | Hiram P. | Of Dells Lumber Co. |
| 1882-04-01 | Ingram | Orin H. | Of Empire Lumber Co. |
| 1882-04-01 | Marston | Stephen | Building warehouse. |
| 1882-03-01 | Arnold | Louis | Employee of Fish's planing mill. Had three fingers near severed. Dr. Day amputated. |
| 1882-03-01 | Buffington | Byron A. | Clothing store at 304 Barstow |
| 1882-03-01 | Fowler | Ben | Confectionary at west end of C. bridge has been moved on rollers to rear of William Gan's residence. |
| 1882-03-01 | Hantzsch | E. Robert | Died in Minneapolis at age 46. Old resident of EC. |
| 1882-03-01 | Marston | Stephen | Planing mill and warehouse, stood opposite side of 9th Avenue between Water Street and Menomonie, burned. Warehouse complete loss, mill saved. |
| 1882-02-01 | Shaw | James | Succeeded Sam White as general manager of Phoenix [Manufacturing] Co. |
| 1882-02-01 | Shaw | James | Succeeded late Sam White as gen. mgr. of Phoenix Mnfg. Co. |
| 1882-02-01 | White | Sam | James Shaw succeeded late Sam White as gen. mngr. of Phoenix Mnfg. Co. |
| 1882-01-24 | Tarrent | Esau | In partership with Hiram P. Graham, R. Tolles and Samuel White in 1865. |
| 1882-01-24 | Tolles | R. | In partership with Hiram P. Graham, Esau Tarrent and Samuel White in 1865. |
| 1882-01-24 | White | Samuel | Of Phoenix Mnfg. Co. Died. Came to EC in 1862, took charge of machine works of Chapman & Thorp. Entered into partnership with Hiram P. Graham, R. Tolles and Esau Tarrent in 1865. |
| 1882-01-10 | James | Harry S. | Claim agent for entire Chicago, St. Paul and Omaha railroad. |
| 1882-01-10 | Wychoff | S. V. | Wyckoff property located on corner of Gibson and Barstow was sold to Stein and Levy for $6,000. |
| 1882-01-05 | Sutherland | Andrew Judson | Lived in Town of Union, gone to University. |
| 1882-01-01 | Carson | William | President of Valley Lumber Co. |
| 1882-01-01 | Galloway | Fanne Meade | Lives at 1120 S. River St. |
| 1882-01-01 | Gilbert | Firch | Lives at corner of Emery and Farwell at 718 Farwell. |
| 1882-01-01 | Leinenkugel | Matt | Cutting and packing ice from Dells and lake with Sommermeyer. |
| 1881-10-20 | Chappell | Addison D. | Chappell & Co. bldg collapsed due to undermining of foundation by high water. |
| 1881-10-20 | Gans | Jennie | Mrs. William Gans and daughter Jennie returned from visit to old home in Pa. |
| 1881-09-24 | Randall | Thomas E. | Good history of Randall. |
| 1881-09-01 | Chapman | George B. | Wheat at G.B. Chapman's elevator averaging 400 bu. a day. |
| 1881-08-19 | Henry | Charles H. | Formerly of Wausau. |
| 1881-08-04 | Callahan | J. C. | Moved to St. Paul. |
| 1881-08-04 | Deming | George W. | Died. Came to EC in 1856 or '57. Prop. of old ferry for three years. Been in lumbering business. Born in Edmiston, NY in 1827. Held many offices of trust in city. Leaves wife and five children, including Herman and Cora. |
| 1881-08-04 | Devitt | Mary | Married Charles H. Henry. |