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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1867-07-11 Reed James In 1845 Reed had Indian trading post at Trempealeau. Adin Randall bought half of Gage & Reed's town propery for $45,000, the whole of which originally cost them $300. (Article includes more description of area.) Jim Reed says he had the blanket pulled from him one night by one of the wolves or bears, and the ham seized from under his head which he had used for a pillow.
1867-07-11 Reed James James married Barbara before Feb. 2, 1856 as her name was on deed of that date. William, father of James, died in June 1855. Buried at Forest Hill, first death and burial there, about 100 yards from main gate.
1867-07-11 Reed William Father of James. Died in June 1855. Buried at Forest Hill, first death and burial there, about 100 yards from main gate.
1867-07-11 Tarrant Thomas Thomas Tarrant in charge of Chapman and Thorp Mill.
1867-07-11 West John Came to EC in the early 1850s.
1867-07-11 Wilson Richard F. Very good article about Mr. Wilson.
1867-07-11 Wyman David Came to EC in the early 1850s.
1867-07-01 Randall Thomas E. Thomas, brother of George and Simon, came to EC in 1845. Chartered a boat at Galena for $700 to take his goods to Wabasha.
1867-06-20 Hoffman Theodore Advertises ice cream and soda water in new grocery establishment on west side, Hoffman & Allen.
1867-06-01 French Seth With Dr. Day, buying mill site at Mary Dean slough.
1867-04-01 Clark Nancy [DeWitt C. Clark was] with Spafford in new brick building. From deeds Mary A. Thwing, wife of Joseph Thwing, daughter of DeWitt C. Clark. dated 1883. Had son DeWitt S. Clark on record 1888. Died April 10, 1882. Heirs were wife Nancy, Frank A. Clark, Orange City, FL, Mary A. Thwing, St. Paul, and DeWitt S. Clark, son of Nancy.
1867-04-01 Thwing Joseph [DeWitt C. Clark was] with Spafford in new brick building. From deeds Mary A. Thwing, wife of Joseph Thwing, daughter of DeWitt C. Clark. dated 1883. Had son DeWitt S. Clark on record 1888. Died April 10, 1882. Heirs were wife Nancy, Frank A. Clark, Orange City, FL, Mary A. Thwing, St. Paul, and DeWitt S. Clark, son of Nancy.
1867-04-01 Thwing Mary A. [DeWitt C. Clark was] with Spafford in new brick building. From deeds Mary A. Thwing, wife of Joseph Thwing, daughter of DeWitt C. Clark. dated 1883. Had son DeWitt S. Clark on record 1888. Died April 10, 1882. Heirs were wife Nancy, Frank A. Clark, Orange City, FL, Mary A. Thwing, St. Paul, and DeWitt S. Clark, son of Nancy.
1867-03-07 Kenyon Tom Ketchum & Kenyon putting in ice in cellar preparatory to getting first soda fountain in EC.
1867-03-07 Ketchum Ketchum & Tom Kenyon putting in ice in cellar preparatory to getting first soda fountain in EC.
1867-01-23 Kemp Alexander 'Mrs. Diaper is raising Mrs. Kemp's baby and succeeding very well. Mr. Kemp has left Mrs. Browns where he had been boarding and moved back into his own house opposite us. How dreary an abode it must seem now.' Inferred that Mrs. Kemp died in childbirth?
1867-01-23 Moffat Betsy Lives opposite Alexander Kemp.
1867-01-03 Gans William Ferry contract relet to Gans, now to run day and night and rates reduced 1/3.
1867-01-01 Brown Ben H.W. Barnes sold interest in Central Drug store to Dr. French, who took his clerk Ben Brown into partnership.
1867-01-01 Buffington George A. Residence opposite Capt. Sherman's completed.
1867-01-01 Chapman George B. Bought interest of D.R. Moon in firm of G.B. Chapman & Co. (store later site of Union Nat'l Bank.)
1867-01-01 Coon N. D. Professor Coon will give a vocal concert at Marston's Hall.
1867-01-01 French Edmund Charles Dr. Day and Dr. French buying mill site on Mary Dean.
1867-01-01 French Seth H.W. Barnes sold interest in Central Drug store to Dr. French, who took his clerk Ben Brown into partnership.
1867-01-01 Galloway William T. Purchased building of Spafford & Clark for office.
1867-01-01 Gleason Charles R. Building residence next to H.C. Williams on Farwell.
1867-01-01 Gleason William Henry One of the prop. of this city is paying our town a short visit. Scarcely 10 years since Mr. Gleason and R.F. Wilson followed up the Chippewa River and Indian trail to this city and commenced laying out a town.
1867-01-01 Harris Matt Captain Matt Harris of firm of Harris and Allen bought lot opposite P.O. to erect large furniture store.
1867-01-01 Jackson Andrew Bought J.C. Thorp residence (Octagon House) on Farwell. Probably $5,000.
1867-01-01 Joyce Pierce Joyce Bros. opened feed and flour store on Ferry St.
1867-01-01 Kenyon Thomas F. With Dr. Daniel H. Ketcham, putting ice in cellar for first soda fountain in EC.
1867-01-01 Ketcham Daniel H. With Thomas F. Kenyon, putting ice in cellar for first soda fountain in EC.
1867-01-01 Leinenkugel Matt Advertising brewery in North Eau Claire.
1867-01-01 Moon D. R. His interest in the firm of G.B. Chapman and Co. was bought out by George B. Chapman.
1867-01-01 Moon Delos R. Sold interest in firm of G.B. Chapman to Chapman.
1867-01-01 Richardson S. H. Brother-in-law of Stephen Marston. Erecting large residence on table next west of G.Z. Buffingtons on west side.
1867-01-01 Thorp J. C. Sold residence (Octagon House) on Farwell to Andrew Jackson. Probably $5,000.
1867-01-01 Williams H. C. Residence on Farwell St.
1867-01-01 Wilson R. F. William H. Gleason paying short visit to our city. Scarcely 10 years since Mr. Gleason and R.F. Wilson followed up the Chippewa River and Indian trail to this city and commenced laying out a town.
1866-11-01 Bonell James Has wagon and blacksmith shop with C.P. Mosher. Makes cutters and carriages.
1866-11-01 Foster Elias R. Lumber yard by Wilson & Foster in rear of Free Press office.
1866-10-18 Rathbun James James and son opened store on west side.
1866-10-18 Shaw Noah Erected large stone building 60x80' as foundry and machine shop in West EC.
1866-10-11 Deyarman Hugh Purchased steamer 'Julia Hadley.' Will run her on southern rivers.
1866-10-10 Gans William Has managed ferry for six consecutive years with satisfaction to public.
1866-10-01 Kenyon Tom New bldg. opp. Tobey's Hardware.
1866-09-13 Barland Thomas Delivered lecture at school house on mechanics related to his invention for the propulsion of steam boats.
1866-09-13 Harris Madison Weaver Erecting large brick dwelling near his residence.
1866-09-13 Williams L. L. Madison Weaver Harris sold furniture store to L.L. and Thomas E. Williams of Augusta. Mr. Harris will retire.
1866-09-06 Ermatinger James Of Jim's Falls. Died as a result of being thrown from a wagon. He had lived in this section for 30 years.
1866-08-01 Foster Elias R. Overhauling their "Chrystal Palace."
1866-06-21 Smith William Henry Acting as clerk on "Cutter". (a steamboat)
1866-05-24 Chandler Chauncey Purchased house and lots owned by Charles Lee on Barstow St. & Ferry St. to build a three-story hotel.
1866-05-24 Lee Charles Sold lots on Barstow St. & Ferry St. to Chauncey Chandler, who plans to build a three-story hotel.
1866-05-01 Blashfield F. A. New hardware store on west side
1866-05-01 Hogeboom Charles E. Stone house at foot of Barstow being built by M. Massey from stone from a new quarry a mile north of town. Stones found on river banks been used for foundations but found to be too porous. (House later occupied by Oramal Walker and Dr. Charles E. Hogeboom.)
1866-05-01 Massey M. Stone house at foot of Barstow being built by M. Massey from stone from a new quarry a mile north of town. Stones found on river banks been used for foundations but found to be too porous. (House later occupied by Oramal Walker and Dr. Charles E. Hogeboom.)
1866-05-01 Walker Oramal Stone house at foot of Barstow being built by M. Massey from stone from a new quarry a mile north of town. Stones found on river banks been used for foundations but found to be too porous. (House later occupied by Oramal Walker and Dr. Charles E. Hogeboom.)
1866-04-29 Wolf Victor Has a stone quarry.
1866-04-26 Hantzsch E. R. Increasing vinegar manufactory and distillery, erecting building near residence. 36' x 50', half to be stone from Capt. Wolf's quarry, remainder frame. Three stories high.
1866-04-01 Chandler Chauncey Chosen Path Master again.
1866-04-01 Deyarman Hugh Continues at Monongahela House.
1866-03-08 Hadley Joseph D. Building a boat for the Chippewa trade 90'l.x 14' beam. Being constructed in EC near old ferry landing.
1866-03-07 Hathaway Justus Is sheriff.
1866-03-07 Sherman Arthur Mott Married at residence of George Buffington. Stanton, Sherman and Pluma Gunn of of EC.
1866-03-01 Barron John Building new mill at Dells
1866-03-01 Wilson Richard F. Wilson and Foster burned out for third time in three years.
1866-02-01 Foster Elias R. Business burned out for third time in three years.
1866-01-11 Tarrant Esau Bought D.C. Whipple's stock of groceries.
1866-01-11 Whipple Darwin C. Sold stock of groceries to Tarrant.
1866-01-04 Pound Thad C Assemblyman.
1866-01-04 Wilson Richard F. Wilson and Foster are at 27 William's Block, Barstow St.
1866-01-01 Bands S. M. New mill co. formed to erect saw mills between Buffingtons and Ingram and Kennedys. Firm consists of S.M. Bands, Wilson & Foster, Martin Daniels and Ira Meade.
1866-01-01 Barnes Horace W. Barnes & Spencer, Attorneys
1866-01-01 Bonell James Has wagon and blacksmith shop with C.P. Mosher.
1866-01-01 Buck Arthur Has livery stable back of Wychoff's store. Brother of H.P. Buck.
1866-01-01 Daniels Martin New mill co. formed to erect saw mills between Buffingtons and Ingram and Kennedys. Firm consists of S.M. Bands, Wilson & Foster, Martin Daniels and Ira Meade.
1866-01-01 Ellis Samuel Ordered a costly carriage. Mrs. Ellis teaching dressmaking.
1866-01-01 Galloway William T. Owns two-thirds int. in West EC Foundry. Will return shortly from professional duties and devote time to foundry.
1866-01-01 Hall Chet Capt. of Monitor.
1866-01-01 Joyce Pierce Has brick kiln on Otter Creek with Nauman.
1866-01-01 Lyons C. B. Started custom boot shop over G.B. Chapman's store.
1866-01-01 McVicar P. P. McVicar & Co. nearly completed new mill. A. and P. McVicar have established mill for grinding corn meal and family use.
1866-01-01 Meade Ira New mill co. formed to erect saw mills between Buffingtons and Ingram and Kennedys. Firm consists of S.M. Bands, Wilson & Foster, Martin Daniels and Ira Meade.
1866-01-01 Moon Adelbert Adelbert Moon arrested for stealing buffalo robe from cutter. Has reputation as bigamist, deserter, and petty theft. Sentenced to 10 days in jail.
1866-01-01 Mosher C. P. Has wagon and blacksmith shop with James Bonell.
1865-12-28 Charles F. Mayhew West Eau Claire. Argus commenced moving warehouse of furniture factory to the river bank oppositie Gleason's Warehouse
1865-12-28 Mayhew Charles F. Commenced moving warehouse of furniture factory to river bank opposite Gleason's warehouse.
1865-12-14 Bresee Darius Supt. of Wesleyan Seminary
1865-11-02 Playter Ebenezer Horace Sold out interest in drug store to Mr. A.P. Wilder. Was treasurer of City of EC for five terms.
1865-11-02 Sprague Moving to Tomah to make carriages.
1865-10-26 Kneer Matthias Building a fine brick bldg. near his residence on north side.
1865-10-05 Huntington Henry Eleven years ago this fall, built first frame house with exception of old boarding house which has been converted into a barn.
1865-10-01 Mc.Vicar McVicar's shingle mill in West Eau Clarie destroyed by fire.
1865-10-01 McVicar McVicar's shingle mill in West Eau Claire destroyed by fire.
1865-08-31 Brice O. C. Thomas Gilbert purchased residence of Peter Wyckoff for about $3,000. Later belonged to O.C. Brice.
1865-08-31 Gilbert Thomas Purchased residence of Peter Wyckoff for about $3,000. Later belonged to O.C. Brice.
1865-08-31 Wyckoff Peter Thomas Gilbert purchased residence of Peter Wyckoff for about $3,000. Later belonged to O.C. Brice.
1865-08-01 Latimor Levi E. Building law office and an office for Dr. Dodge.
1865-08-01 Marston Stephen Built house near Peter Wychoffs. To be best house in village.
1865-07-27 Boyden Noel Byran Purchased home on corner of Gibson & Farwell & adding to it. Will move to EC soon.
1865-04-27 Wheeler John R. Returned from war.
1865-04-27 Wheeler John R. Major Wheeler returned.
1865-04-21 Hadley Joseph D. Bought hotel where Commerical Hotel is now. Early day landlord of EC House and later on Water St. Ran ferry south of town for some years and in city during floods of 1880 and 1884.
1865-02-02 Wheeler John R. Promoted to Major.
1865-01-01 Chapman George B. Advertises new store on corner at the ferry. In early days lived at southwest corner of Farwell and Rowland, now Marston.
1865-01-01 Foster Elias R. Sold grocery business to Capt. D.C. Whipple.
1865-01-01 French Edmund Charles Dental office nearly opp. Andrew Jackson's jewelry store.
1865-01-01 Marston Mary Thrown from horse near Presbyterian Church.
1865-01-01 McNair William Wynkoop Given donation visit. Leaves for front as chaplain.
1865-01-01 Whipple D. C. Purchased grocery business from Elias R. Foster.
1864-12-29 McNair William Wynkoop Offers household goods at auction.
1864-12-01 Burgar Joseph Opened his new brick store.
1864-11-01 McNair William Wynkoop Valuable property occ. of Rev. McNair consisting of large, well-built dwelling with 3 lots, barn, etc. for sale at $3500.
1864-10-20 Barland Thomas Selling mill machinery.
1864-10-01 Harris Madison Weaver Captain of steamer Rumsey; injured when it blew up and sank at St. Paul.
1864-10-01 Kidder Samuel S. First clerk on steamer Rumsey. Got cuts on forehead when Rumsey exploded and sank in St. Paul.
1864-08-01 Bostwick Roan Of Capt. Sherman's Company. Died.
1864-07-30 Moon Delos R. Basement of store corner of Barstow and Kelsey being erected.
1864-06-30 Burgar Joseph Grocery store destroyed by fire and rebuilt.
1864-06-30 Lyons C. B. Shop destroyed by fire and rebuilt.
1864-06-30 Porter Gilbert E. All that remains of Free Press after recent destructive fire soldl to J.B. and H.M. Stocking.
1864-06-30 Stocking H. M. Gilbert E. Porter sells all that remains of the Free Press after a recent destructive fire to J.B. and H.W. Stocking.
1864-06-30 Stocking John B. Gilbert E. Porter sells all that remains of the Free Press after a recent destructive fire to J.B. and H.W. Stocking.
1864-06-30 Tobey C. H. Reopening store first door north of Wychoff's.
1864-06-30 Wilson Richard F. Building sidewalk and awning in front of his building on Barstow St.
1864-06-17 Skinner Francis Rush Married Mrs. Anna Mosier.
1864-06-01 McVicar Building worth $1500 on west side belonging to Messrs McVicar & Co. & occ. by A. Hendershott totally destroyed by fire along with $500 worth of tools.
1864-05-18 Carmichael Thomas Received commission from Gen. Levi to raise recruits for 37th Regiment.
1864-04-22 Whipple Charles Handsome stone front house on University Square.
1864-04-14 Sherman Arthur Mott Co. presented Sherman with sword and sash costing $125.
1864-04-07 Barland John Clarkson Sick in regimental hospital in Vicksburg. Visited by father Thomas.
1864-04-07 Barland Thomas Goes to visit sick son, John Clarkson Barland, in regimental hospital in Vicksburg.
1864-04-01 Arnold Josephine Kelly Sister of Mike Egan, who is in 16th Regiment.
1864-04-01 Egan Mike In 16th Reg. Brother of Josephine Kelly Arnold.
1864-03-18 Sprague Ben Ben received commission from Governor Levi to raise recruits for the 37th Regiment.
1864-03-01 Cochrane Saunders In Captain Wheeler's company of 16 Regiment. Returned home on furlough for 1st time in 3 years. Fought at Shiloh, Monterey, Corinth, Iuba, Waterford and other places.
1864-03-01 Kelly John J. Enlisted in Capt. Wheeler's Co. and was a Sarg. Major for over a year. Now Captain to take place of John Taylor, who resigned.
1864-03-01 Taylor John Resigns as captain in army, replaced by John J. Kelly.
1864-02-01 Barland John Clarkson Sick in hospital in Madison. In Army. In and out of hospital all February.
1864-02-01 Burgar Joseph Coverting old P.O. into office and warehouse
1864-01-01 Barland John Clarkson On sick list with Henry Sargent
1864-01-01 French Edmund Charles While crossing river opposite his residence stepped in air hole and all that saved him from drowning was a witness to accident. (Must have been winter.)
1864-01-01 Howard Charles H. Called by Chicago Tribune to be one of its Dixie correspondents.
1864-01-01 Joyce Pierce Laying in big supply of ice for summer.
1864-01-01 Leinenkugel Matt Had narrow escape as train ran away while crossing bridge.
1864-01-01 McVicar To build a large hall above a large store room next to the new warehouse.
1864-01-01 Meggett Alden Son of Alexander Meggett. Accidently shot at Bridge Creek. Ball passed through his leg and he bled to death.
1863-12-01 Howard Charles H. Returned after 18 months, more convinced than ever that there is no place like home.
1863-12-01 Marston Stephen Appointed Postmaster in place of J.T. Tinker.
1863-12-01 Porter Gilbert E. Sold one half interest in Free Press to John B. Stocking.
1863-12-01 Stocking John B. Bought one half interest in Free Press from Gilbert E. Porter.
1863-12-01 Tinker J. T. Suceeded as postmaster by Stephen Marston.
1863-08-01 Callahan J. C. Appointed ass't provost marshal for EC County. Must enforce draft.
1863-06-01 Hall Chet Arrived in town from Idaho Territory.
1863-05-01 Huntington Henry First house build in EC moved by Tinker to be used as barn.
1863-04-01 Fulton Lou Lives in Chippewa Falls.
1863-04-01 Gray James A. Agent of American Express Co. offices in Banking house of C.C. Spafford.
1863-04-01 Putnam Henry C. Surveyed streets and est. grade.
1863-02-26 Williams H. Clay Lost three children from diptheria.
1863-01-08 Truax Peter Returning from NY with four valuable horses who broke through ice at Black River Falls and three drowned.
1863-01-01 Bellinger Peter J. Murdered in New Richmond by soldiers who had called him a 'copperhead.' Soldiers came after him and when cornered, Bellinger fired his revolver, killing one and injuring three. Citizens tried to protect him, but soldiers tore down lamps and seized him. They took him outside and "beat his brains out."
1863-01-01 Hall Chet Will start for States on 1st of May and be in EC 1st of June.
1863-01-01 Hobbs Esther Daughter of John Hobbs. Married Richard Pettifer. Wedding performed by McNair.
1863-01-01 Ketcham Daniel H. Paid $100 for half a claim. 'Today' could take $12,000. Also in 1863, lost two children with 'putrid sore throat.'
1863-01-01 Lyons C. B. Mr. Lyons' boot shop moved from Exchange block, across street next door to P.O.
1863-01-01 Pettifer Richard Married Esther Hobbs, daughter of John Hobbs. Wedding performed by McNair.
1863-01-01 Rose Makes artifical teeth set in hardened India rubber. A great improvement on previous metal.
1862-10-22 McNair Charity Died Oct. 22 at age 34 as the result of Indian scare. Had a baby boy 8 days old. Funeral preached by Rev. B. Philips of Chippewa Falls, and after sermon baby was baptised.
1862-07-31 Tewksbury Charles T. Writes Salmon River great humbug. Gold in very small amounts. Great want and destitution prevail. Flour $1.30 a lb. Board $3 per meal for bread and pork.
1862-07-24 Wheeler John R. On leave to recuperate.
1862-06-26 Perkins John E. Captain Perkins of 8th Regiment died of wounds received at Farmington.
1862-05-08 Slingluff Henry Henry clerk on Chippewa Valley (steamboat).
1862-05-01 Phillips Bradley Rev. J.O. Barrett answers Phillips and wants to postpone debate until fall.
1862-04-01 Phillips Bradley Of Chippewa Falls. Challenges Rev. J.O. Barrett to a verbal duel on infant damnation. Criticizes lecture given by Barrett.
1862-01-30 Blashfield F. A. Store on corner of Barstow and Jones
1862-01-30 Howard Charles H. Corner of Barstow and Jones.
1862-01-30 Jackson Andrew On NE corner of Barstow & Gibson.
1862-01-30 Marston Stephen On SE corner of Barstow and Main.
1862-01-30 Marston Stephen Planing mill, sash and door factory at corner of 8th and Water.
1862-01-30 McNair William Wynkoop House at Seaver & Farwell.
1862-01-01 Barland Agnes [Thomas Barland's] daughter Agnes preceptress at select school.
1862-01-01 Barland Thomas Daughter Agnes preceptress at select school.
1862-01-01 Howard Charles H. Left for Salmon River, appoints W.C. Putnam to take his place as Register of Deeds. Had been in EC for six years.
1862-01-01 Joyce Pierce Building house on River St. Keeps ice house and delivers it cheap.
1862-01-01 Ketcham Daniel H. Left with two others to dig gold on Salmon River. Had a prairie schooner drawn by horse and mule.
1862-01-01 Putnam Henry C. Build a barn and getting ready to build house on hos beautiful lot on River St.
1861-12-01 Barland John Clarkson Debating in Addisonian Society, of which he is secretary.
1861-11-01 Huyssen August Freight agent for steamer C.V.
1861-10-03 Barland Thomas Ordained as a minister at Congressional Church 2 weeks ago.
1861-09-19 Allen R. D. Bought stock of drugs from Peter J. Bellinger and took over his business.
1861-09-19 Bellinger Peter J. Sold stock of drugs to R.D. Allen, who will continue business
1861-09-05 Perkins John E. Captain of EC Badgers.
1861-09-05 Wolf Victor Lieutenant in EC Badgers.
1861-09-01 Barland Thomas Won $3 premium at fair for best sow and pig.
1861-07-01 Gans William Putting up dwelling on Chapman and Thorp add. on west side opposite ferry landing.
1861-05-10 Boastick Arther Satterlee 1st Lt. in EC Badgers
1861-05-10 Taylor John Captain of EC Badgers.
1861-05-01 Buell A. T. Pathmaster is cutting down bank of Gibson St, thus making a better, more direct route to ferry.
1861-05-01 Howard Charles H. Resigned as librarian and secretary of EC Library Assoc.
1861-05-01 Pettifer Richard Returned from England.
1861-04-02 Mead Ira John E. Perkins elected to succeed Ira Mead as county judge.
1861-04-02 Perkins John E. Agent for House Insurance Co. of NY. Elected county judge to succeed Ira Mead on 2 Apr 1861.
1861-03-04 French John W. Blacksmith, corner of Kelsey and Doty St. Miss Paul and Mrs. French, milliners. Shop of Gibson in dwelling formerly occupied by C.M. Seely, near P.O. First house back of Receiver's Office.
1861-02-14 Graham Hiram P. Spelling class meets at Graham home. Also in 1861, elected Justice of Peace and appointed gov't surveyor general in Dist. #3.
1861-01-01 Boastick Arther Satterlee Has been sheriff since at least 1859. Succeeded by John R. Wheeler.
1861-01-01 Bower M. L. Barber at Eau Claire House. Colored man, lived in Brooks House, Dewey St.
1861-01-01 Burgar Joseph Two drays give a city air to our village streets; owned by Burgar and Sam Hamilton. Opened feed store in his building opposite Exchange blk.
1861-01-01 Burgar Joseph Built 3 story brick bldg on Barstow, first in EC
1861-01-01 Gregg A. K. Completed law office and filled with largest library of law books north of the Wisc. River. Father of A.K. Jr.
1861-01-01 Gregg A. K. While attempting to cross the river with horse and buggy, with a lady, broke through ice. Crossed next day without difficulty.
1861-01-01 Ingram Orin H. New house nearly completed.
1861-01-01 Jackson John Runs nursery.
1861-01-01 Lyons C. B. New meat market in Exchange block.
1861-01-01 Mappa A. G. Performs weddings.
1861-01-01 McNair William Wynkoop Building new dwelling on Farwell St.
1861-01-01 Moon Delos R. Residence one of finest in village. Burned to ground. Cost between $4000 and $5000.
1861-01-01 Moon R. Delos Private banker suspended business.
1861-01-01 Porter Gilbert E. Appointed Register of U.S. Land Office.
1861-01-01 Richardson S. H. S.H.Richardson, Esq. is getting ready to build one of the best law offices in this valley.
1861-01-01 Wheeler John R. Succeeded Arther Satterlee Boastick as sheriff.
1860-10-07 Deyarman Hugh Married Mrs. Sophia Randall of EC, widowed sister-in-law of Adin Randall.
1860-10-07 Sophia Randall Widowed sister-in-law of Adin Randall. Remarried Hugh Deyarman.
1860-05-01 Porter Gilbert E. Married May 1 at Hamilton, Canada West to Kate M. Tewksbury of Hamilton.
1860-05-01 Tewksbury Kate M. Married Gilbert E. Porter in Hamilton, Canada West, where she is from.
1860-04-12 Gleason Charles R. Arrived last Monday to take up residence.
1860-03-22 Thomas Jeremiah C. Old resident, familiarly know as "Blue Tom", died Friday at Rose's logging camp, Little Falls on the Chippewa River. [He died] from effects of eating parsnips taken from the garden where strychnine had been thrown for the purpose of poisoning wolves and foxes. He got up from the dinner table after partaking of them and in less than half an hour was a corpse. Another man from same camp, Multy, came near dying from same cause. Thomas had been a resident of Chippewa County for 25 years.
1860-01-19 Hantzsch E. Robert Frank Ihle recalls Hantsch sold beer for more than whiskey. Rye whiskey was 25 cents a gallon. Paid no taxes, had no license for saloon. Got rich, but after taxes put on went downhill until he lost his distillery.
1860-01-19 Moore James Frank Is Capt. of steamboat Chippewa Valley.
1860-01-01 Bauman Bauman & Gunn, meat market.
1860-01-01 Drew Sarah Of Brooklyn, NY. Married Alexander Meggett.
1860-01-01 Foster Elias R. Retiring from Jackson & Foster.
1860-01-01 Gunn Bauman & Gunn, meat market.
1860-01-01 Huyssen A. Purchased interest in firm of Putnam & Mahler from Henry C. Putnam.
1860-01-01 Jackson Andrew Foster left firm, will be known as Jackson & Bro.
1860-01-01 Leonard J. G. Daily receiving large amounts of wheat at his warehouse, on west side.
1860-01-01 Marston Stephen Dealer in groceries, dry goods, and hardware in the Mt. Vernon Block.
1860-01-01 Meggett Alexander Married Sarah Drew of Brooklyn, NY.
1860-01-01 Meggett Alexander Had a social attended by 90 persons.
1860-01-01 Moon Delos R. Bought interest of R.F.Wilson in warehouse lot and material.
1860-01-01 Putnam Henry C. Disposed of his interest in firm of Putnam & Mahler to A. Huyssen.
1859-12-22 Porter George E. Editor and proprietor of EC Free Press.
1859-10-13 Barland Thomas Premiums at fair for heifer and brood show.
1859-10-13 Ulrich William Giving dance at new hotel. Partly disturbed by evil dispositioned people under inspiration of lager beer.
1859-10-01 Bellinger Peter J. Opening new store on Barstow St. opposite Exchange Hotel. (grocery)
1859-09-22 Stillman John E. Admitted to EC Bar.
1859-09-01 Pinkum John Perrin Erecting fine residence on west side.
1859-08-01 Congdon Alva Medal dug up by Benjamin Congdon on prairie 2 or 3 miles from EC. Siver (sic) 2 1/2" in diameter, 1/8" think and of equal weight to $5 of our currency. Formerly presented to Indian tribes of the Government.
1859-08-01 Congdon Benjamin Medal dug up by Benjamin Congdon on prairie 2 or 3 miles from EC. Siver (sic) 2 1/2" in diameter, 1/8" think and of equal weight to $5 of our currency. Formerly presented to Indian tribes of the Government.
1859-07-28 Bostwick A. W. Of Pleasant Valley. Chairman of Agricultural Soc.
1859-07-01 Hantzsch E. Robert Saloon at NE corner of EC and Farwell.
1859-05-08 Bullard Lorenzo Came to EC by keel boat
1859-05-01 Barland Bessie [Thomas Barland's] daughter Bessie married Jonathan Merriam of Atlanta, IL (?)
1859-05-01 Barland Thomas Daughter Bessie married Jonathan Merriam of Atlanta, IL (?)
1859-05-01 Merriam Jonathan [Thomas Barland's] daughter Bessie married Jonathan Merriam of Atlanta, IL (?)
1859-03-24 Buffington George A. Capt. of Chippewa Valley
1859-03-24 Wyman David Left for Pike's Peak with G.W. Brown and J.N. Bebee.
1859-02-03 Rose Concert of EC Brass Band, Dr. Rose sang and accompanied self on guitar.
1859-01-01 Barland Thomas Raised radish 7" in circumference and 2'1" long, weighed 7 3/4 lbs. Is trustee of Library Association.
1859-01-01 Betz John Shoemaker in EC St. next door west of Richards & Tewksbury. Lived where Armory is now. Later where Ford Hopkins is (as of 1940s).
1859-01-01 Clark DeWitt Spacious new dwellings being built by DeWitt Clark and James F. Moore, both single men.
1859-01-01 Galloway W. T. Was practicing in EC by Jan. 1859.
1859-01-01 Ketcham E. S. To teach district school this winter.
1859-01-01 Meggett Alexander Ran for Senate.
1859-01-01 Moore James Frank Spacious new dwellings being built by Moore and DeWitt Clark, both single men.
1859-01-01 Putnam Henry C. Insurance agent for Aetna.
1858-12-23 Moore James Frank To build steamboat for Chippewa with Brockway, Whipple & Buffington.
1858-12-23 Robbins E. Wheeler Is prepared to furnish milk to citizens of EC every morning except Sunday at 6 o'clock at their door.
1858-11-25 Stillman John E. Sold interest in Metropolitan Hotel to Jacob Austin who formerly kept hotel at Black River Falls. [Advertisement] gives [proprietor] as Samuel Welles and Stillman.
1858-10-01 Reed James Commenced building on Barstow opposite Metropolitan Hotel. 24' x 60', three stories.
1858-09-23 Patterson Charles G. Editor of EC Free Press when it began publication 23 Sept 1858.
1858-09-23 Wilson Richard F. Just opened a brick yard on west side [which is] going well.
1858-07-10 Rose Announced he has located permanently in EC. Has reduced prices on account of hard times and will take lumber as pay.
1858-01-01 Buffington George A. Building steamboat with Whipple, Moore and Brockway (C.V.) to be chartered to others next season
1858-01-01 Jackson Andrew 101 Barstow old stand of Mosier & Jackson. Jackson & Foster & Co. dry goods, boots, shoes, groceries, wheat, oats, buter, and eggs taken in exchange for goods.
1858-01-01 Kidder Alberoni Reported to be building frame house, gothic style, on west side.
1857-12-01 Gray James A. Admitted to bar.
1857-11-02 Randall Adin Dr. William W. Allen sold general mercantile business to Adin Randall, to whom he was related by marriage.
1857-10-10 Allen Charles L. Son of James E. Allen and Emily S. Allen (nee Pond.) Brother of E.W. Allen.
1857-09-22 Whipple Charles Charles Whipple admitted to Bar.
1857-08-18 West John Legal notice: "wife Mary, left my bed and board with provocation" shall pay no debts after June 16, 1857.
1857-08-15 Allen Seliah D. Wife of Dr. William W. Allen. Daughter of Uri T. Dennison.
1857-08-15 Allen William W. Wife was Seliah D. Allen. Allen and George W. Sanford located in EC in spring of 1857 and erected a shanty, carried on general mercantile business. Aug 15, 1857 Sanford sold out to Allen, who sold to Adin Randall Nov. 2, 1857. Allen lived at 421 Niagara in early days.
1857-08-15 Allen William W. Sanford sold out to Mr. Allen who sold to Adin Randall in November 2, 1857.
1857-08-15 Sanford George W. George W. Sanford and Dr. William W. Allen were located in EC in 1857, and erected a shanty to carry on a general mercantile business. Aug 15, 1857, Sanford sold out to Allen.
1857-08-01 Gleason William Henry Surveyor of EC Co. President of bank of EC.
1857-05-25 Randall Adin Adin Randall, Shaw and Co. have excavated a canal 1200' long connecting the lake with the river. Randall has about completed an extensive planing mill near the mouth of the canal.
1857-05-23 Bostworth A. W. Running Eau Claire House. Died 2 Aug 1904. Ran EC House 1857-58, later had hardware store on Water St.
1857-05-23 Bostworth A. W. Ran EC House
1857-05-23 Howard Charles H. Reg. of deeds, Notary Public. Ins. and general land agent.
1857-05-23 Ketcham H. Dr. H. Ketcham, M.D., office at res. south side of Barstow next door below Whipples.
1857-05-01 Bellinger Peter J. Land agent and banker with R.F. Wilson and J.A. Gray, office #10 Barstow
1857-05-01 Bowles Mary Henry Huntington performed marriage ceremony of Charles R. Jones and Mary Bowles of EC.
1857-05-01 Gleason William H. Land agent, banker and notary public.
1857-05-01 Huntington Henry Performed marriage ceremony of Charles R. Jones and Mary Bowles of EC.
1857-05-01 Jones Charles R. Henry Huntington performed marriage ceremony of Charles R. Jones and Mary Bowles of EC.
1857-01-01 Kidder Alberoni Got frame raised for large dwelling, octogon form. W.C. Kidder is Rerv. Alberoni's oldest son.
1857-01-01 Kidder Samuel S. Store on Water St.
1857-01-01 Kidder W. C. Will give instructions to all who may desire upon the pianoforte or melodeon. Terms are $12 per quarter or 24 lessons. Use of instrument $2.00 per quarter. Oldest son of Rev. Alberoni Kidder.
1857-01-01 Meggett Alexander Building new residence on River St. near Mr. Boyden (where Black Steer Restaurant is now), that later burned
1857-01-01 Moon Delos R. Of Aurora, Illinois. Cashier of Hall & Brothers Bank, which failed during panic of 1857.
1856-10-29 Shaw Eugene Mrs. Shaw died. Daughters: Mrs. Maurice du Pont Lee, Mrs. Fenton Taylor, and Mrs. Putnam Morrison.
1834-09-28 Minto Elmer E. Married Laura Stranger of Ladysmith
1834-09-28 Stranger Laura Of Ladysmith. Married Elmer E. Minto.
0920-02-26 Stolp Julius E. Julius E. died, age 69, 324 Barland. Leaves wife, son Henry and brothers, William Cleghorn and Gottlieb.
0920-02-26 Stolp Julius E. Julius E. died, age 69, 324 Barland. Leaves wife, son Henry and brothers, William of Cleghorn, and Gottlieb.
0914-01-16 Smith Arthur Arthur died, age 74. Cornelia Thomas, a daughter. Dean Smith, a grandson. Was three years secretary and treasurer of Union Mtg. Loan Co. Thirty five years in grocery business. Came to Brunswick in 1861, next year to EC and clerked in William H. Smith and Co. In 1865 went into partnership with Seth Fish and grocery business and later had brother with him. Married Josephine, daugher of Enos Dean, 45 years ago.
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Barrett J. In 1859 was first principal of east side school until Prof. H.C. Howland took over. In 1861 spoke on National Crisis at Reed's Hall. In 1863 wrote History of Old Abe, Live War Eagle. In Feb 1865 was going to war and belonged to Universalist Church. In 1867 became associated with paper in Chicago called 'The Spiritual Republic.'
Bartlett Abbie A teacher at Dist. #2 in the early days (circa 1859)
Burns Felix Son of William P. Burns, nephew of Joseph Burns, brother of Mrs. Andrew Garton, Mrs. Albert Schmidt, Mrs. Helmer Brown and Mrs. Elgie Cormican.
Callahan J. C. Purchasing agent for EC Lumber Co., member of Assembly. Register of U.S. Land Office. Leader in political and social affairs.
Cameron Allen D. Son of Donald and Emma Cameron, brother of William H., Angus, Jessie, Jennie and Roy A.
Cameron Angus Son of Donald and Emma Cameron, brother of William H., Jessie, Allen D., Jennie and Roy A.
Cameron Donald Died at home on Oxford at age 71. Born near Montreal. Came to EC in 1859. Member of early police force. Worked for EC Lumber Co. Survived by wife and six children: William H., Jessie, Angus, Allen D., Jennie, and Roy A.
Cameron Jennie Daughter of Donald and Emma Cameron, sister of William H., Angus, Allen D., Jessie and Roy A.
Cameron Jessie Child of Donald and Emma Cameron, sibling of William H., Angus, Allen D., Jennie and Roy A.
Cameron Roy A. Son of Donald and Emma Cameron, brother of William H., Angus, Allen D., Jennie and Jessie.
Cameron William H. Son of Donald and Emma Cameron, brother of Jessie, Angus, Allen D., Jennie and Roy A.
Carter Jack Died in 1964. Father was Archie Burton Carter.
Chapman Nelson C. Chapman & Thorp were putting their three mills in order in January 1859. They had one of the largest sawmills in Eau Claire at that time. In 1857 they bought the entire interest of Carson and Eaton for $42,000. After ten years they incorporated with a capital of $160,000. (See Walz, 'Eau Claire, 1850-1880' p. 9.) Their mills were located on the Eau Claire River and their company became one of the largest lumber and flour milling operations in the area.
Daniels Martin Built saw mill at Gravel Island with E. Shaw. Sold it to Bussy & Taylor. Lived on lot 8, blk 22, east side of Farwell between Main and Gray.
Daniels Peter U. Died at home in town of Washington. Born in Hanover 64 years ago. Came to America in 1852. In EC County 41 years. Logger, miller. Sisters are Mrs. Mattie Brown, Mrs. O.J. Hendrichs, and Mrs. M. Guire of Chippewa Falls.
Day William Walker 1864 did a heavy business year. Made up 2,559 prescriptions and traveled 5,128 miles during 1863
Day William Walker 1867: resident at foor to (foot of?) Barstow.
Day William Walker June 1867: With Dr. French, bought mill site on Mary Dean slough.
Dean William Built stibe[?] Presbyterian church, was connected with Phoenix. Was killed when Music Hall collapsed.
Deyarman Hugh First landlord of Niagara House. Moved to Florida and put up a hotel there. Took charge of another hotel across the street from the Niagara and named it Monongahela because there were several bottles of Monongahela whiskey in the basement. Said to be the handsomest man in town. Brother of Mrs. Wales Willard. He married Sophia Randall, widowed sister-in-law of Adin Randall.
Dole A. M. Lived in Canada but became a partner with Ingram and Kennedy to form one of the early saw mill operations on the Chippewa River on the west side, known as the "Dole, Ingram & Kennedy Steam Saw & Grist Mill."
Farmer George George, age 24, given term at Waupun for burglary. Has long record. Son of Perry N. and Lucy Farmer, brother of Curtis, Paul and Alvin, and four sisters.
Farmer Lucy Mother of George, Curtis, Paul and Alvin, and four daughters. Wife of Perry N. Farmer.
Fish In 1860, has completed raising Shaw & Fish foundry on west side. In 1866 Mrs. Williams & Fish have purchased a splendid hearse.
Fleming John H. Was resident of EC nearly 70 years. Over 50 years in business. Employed by Northwestern Lumber Co. 21 years. Widely known as Big Jack. Elected to city council May 21, 1890, and sheriff in 1891.
Fletcher S. F. One of the early teachers in EC (1859). Abbie Bartlett was also a teacher at Dist. #2.
French S. A. Dentist and doctor with office at residence on Bashford St. in 1860. Died in 1861. His widow married Mr. A.W. Bosworth, also in 1861.
Gans William Father of George W. Gans. Early ferryman who lived on 1st Ave. & Kelsey.
Gehring Arnold Husband of Donaldine (or Donaldeen, spelled two ways on card) Hoveland.
Gleason Elizabeth Wife of Enoch Gleason. Mother of William Henry and Charles R. Gleason.
Gleason William H. Mentioned in "Wisc. Carpetbaggers in Dixie" by David H. Overy Jr.
Glenn Ruth Of Ottumwa. Marries James S. McMillan.
Gueldner Fern Daughter of Charles F. and Christine Miller, sister of Albert, George M., Obert C., Mrs. Hugo Meltz and Mrs. George B. McFadden
Guire Mrs. M. Sister of Peter U. Daniels, Mrs. Mattie Brown and Mrs. O.J. Hendrichs. Of Chippewa Falls.
Hansen Connor On County Board 1946-49. Co. Judge appointed in 1957 or '58.
Hayes Edwin Patrick Dr. Hayes graduated from Marquette School of Medicine in 1913. Began practice in EC in 1914. Served overseas in WWI for 16 months. After war took post-grad work in Ob. & Peds., returning to EC where he resumed practice and was one of the founders of EC Clinic, which was org. in 1921. In 1922 he married Louise Tanz, daughter of Albert and Henrietta Tanz.
Hendrichs Mrs. O. J. Sister of Mrs. Mattie Brown, Mrs. M. Guire of Chippewa Falls and Peter U. Daniels.
Hobbs Georgiana Daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth Wall Hobbs. First wife of John Hobbs. Georgiana died in Jan. 1875, and in 1876 her sister, Celia, married John. Celia died May 13, 1912.
Hobbs John Married in England, Georgiana, daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth Wall Hobbs. Mrs. Hobbs died Jan 1875. In 1876 John married his wife's sister, Mrs. Celia J. Stephan, who died May 13, 1912.
Hobbs Tabitha Second wife of G.W. Riley, married in 1893.
Hoveland Andrew Helped organize the 'Flying Eagles' ski club.
Huyssen William A. After the flood of 1884 the Huyssens lived on S. Farwell near Gray. William worked in bank. He got in a scrape and killed a man, and left town for 30 years.
Jackson Oscar F. Martin and Oscar F. Jackson, father and uncle of Willard G. Jackson, were partners of William Mesier in 1858 in largest and earliest store in EC. Jackson Brothers succeeds Mosier & Jackson and conducted business for some years. Martin lived in house north of 3rd Ward school.
Jackson Oscar F. Martin and Oscar F. Jackson, father and uncle of Willard G. Jackson, were partners of William Mesier in 1858 in largest and earliest store in EC. Jackson Brothers succeeds Mosier & Jackson and conducted business for some years. Martin lived in house north of 3rd Ward school.
Jackson Willard G. Son of Martin, nephew of Oscar F.
James G. Walter Father of Vincent W. James. Attorney in EC for many years.
Kennedy Donald Died in Minneapolis at age 92. Born in Canada in 1828. Married Georgena Cameron in Canada in 1856. Leaves three sons and seven daughters.
Kennedy Georgena Died in 1923. Residence 3446 Portland. Born in Ontario in 1836. Married Donald Kennedy in Canada in 1856. Had three sons and seven daughters.
Kneer Matthias Came to America from Germany in 1852 and to EC in 1857. Four years later became landlord and owner of Kneer House. First class brick bldg., 2 stories, 40' x 115', 21 rooms all comfortably furnished, rates $1.50 a day. Also did a large farmer's trade. Served many public positions including two terms as trustee before city inc.
Long George George connected with Northwest Lumber Co. Sons are George Junior of Tacoma, Washington, and James.
Long T. K. Of Chicago. 25-year-old son William Carson Long is missing. Rewards offered, Pinkerton's detective agency searching. William was later found drowned in apparent suicide.
Long William Carson Son of T.K. Long of Chicago. Missing, rewards offered. Pinkerton's detective agency searching. The 25-year-old was later found drowned in apparent suicide. Was engaged to Geraldine Shaw.
McMillan James S. Son of A.P. McMillian of St. Paul. Married Ruth Glenn of Ottumwa. Engineer with NSP Co. at Eau Claire.
Mead Ira Elected county judge Dec. 30, 1856. Resigned Feb. 6, 1860.
Meagher Marion In nurses training in Milwaukee.
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Moore James Frank July 23, 1862, opened drug store with E.H. Playter. Was one of surveyors who platted village of EC, served as Clerk of Court, Supervisor. Was a physician but did not engage in practice.
Mosier William Martin and Oscar F. Jackson were partners of William Mesier in 1858 in largest and earliest store in EC. Jackson Brothers succeeds Mosier & Jackson and conducted business for some years.
Nauman Isaac Stone mason and brick layer. Lives in house on B.
Nauman Isaac Has brick kiln on Otter Creek with Joyce.
Neher John C.
Nelson James P. Elected village trustee.
Nelson James P. Mayor.
Newton William New clothing depot on Barstow St. in Metropolitan
Newton William Appointed librarian and secretary of EC Library As
Newton William EC House formerly kept by Robinson and Galloway be
Newton William Building large brick hotel on EC St.
Norens John H. Proprietor Bailey House southwest corner of 3rd an
Olin Evelyn First wife of G.W. Riley. Mother of Dr. Percy Eugene Riley.
Olin George Died in Town of Washington. Had five children.
Owen John S. Married Cora M. Rust on Jan. 10th, 1872.
Parks Ben F. Ben Parks wrote series of articles in EC paper telling how things used to be.
Peabody Selim H. Formerly of this place, has moved from Fond du Lac to Racine where he is principal of a high school.
Phillips Annebelle Annebelle, daughter of Max, recovered from river near Caryville. Fell from bridge April 29. Three years old. Max lives at 108 E. Madison.
Phillips Bradley Now of Minneapolis.
Pierce Seth See Walz "notes" p.7, No.3.
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Porter Gilbert E. From MI, managed Chapman and Thorp mills during first year.
Pratt Albert Worked for Schwedler-Seyberth. Don is only child of Albert.
Pratt Don Only child of Albert Pratt. Married Dorothy Wing. Both were teachers in EC until retirement.
Pratt James D. Don Pratt says his grandfather came to EC in 1887 from Independence, worked for Arthur Smith groc. Son Albert worked for Schwedler-Seyberth. Don is only child of Albert; he married Dorothy Wing. Both were teachers in EC until retirement.
Putnam H. C. Uncle or great-uncle of Jeanette Putnam.
Randall Adin Edgar H., a son who died Feb. 9, 1917. Adin, Arthur & Everett Harold, sons of Edgar H., lived in EC. Daughter was Mrs. Nellie G. Palmer, who died 28 Feb 1910. Adin is second cousin of Simon, George and Thomas.
Randall Adin Adin came from Madison when Gleason & Wilson were booming EC and bargained for Gage & Reed's half of town property for $45,000, the whole of which had cost them $300. In the fall Randall transferred his interest to Chapman & Thorp for a bonus of $2,000.
Randall Adin Making plans for a bridge across the Eau Claire River at head of Barstow St.
Randall Adin See also Walz notes p. 1 Feb. 24, 1859 and p. 2 Dec. 8, 1859.
Randall Allen H. Of Augusta. One of ten children of Simon and Louise Randall. Siblings include Mrs. W.H. Frawley, Mrs. J.A. O'Brien of St. Paul, Mrs. E.P. Brown of Appleton, and Cora of Fall Creek.
Randall George Washington See History of Eau Claire County, 1881. Also see History of Chippewa Valley 1892 p. 196.
Randall Maria J. Died at age 43. First wife of Thomas E. Randall. Leaves three children.
Randall Thomas E. Advertises prepared to do any and all kinds of business pertaining to real estate.
Randall Thomas E. Built "Upper Valley House" near depot.
Randall Thomas E. "General Land Agency" advertisement.
Randall Thomas E. Married in August 1867. Wife was previously married and is mother of Mrs. George Phillips.
Reed James Entering trotting match at fair.
Reed James Left gold region for L.A.
Reed James Has billiard hall with Clemons.
Reed James, et al James Reed's first wife was Barbara. James' children are George, Jennie, and Ella (Mrs. Willis Lougee). Jennie is buried in White Plains, NY. George married Dora Schafer, daughter of Daniel Schafer. Schlieve family related. Jessie was the only daughter of George, and she grew up where old Elk's Club was (SW corner of Farwell and Main). George later lived on Barstow near EC St.
Reed Jennie Died. In EC before 1859. Died at home of sister near Boston, MA. Never married. Buried at White Plains, NY.
Riley G. W. Of Town Washington. Married Evelyn Olin. Second wife was Tabitha Hobbs, married in 1893. Evelyn was mother of Dr. Percy Eugene Riley, who married Irene Lovejoy.
Riley Percy Eugene Son of G.W. Riley with his first wife, Evelyn Olin.
Robbins Hubbard P. His application for membership to Old Settlers shows he was born in 1846 in PA, came to EC on 17 June 1854 from Green Lake Co., WI. Wife Ida L. came to EC in 1865 from NY.
Rounds E. D. E.D. Rounds in NY Life Insurance Co.
Rundle Nat. B. Purchased two lots on Lincoln for residence.
Running Jimmy Jimmy, world's burling champion, taught son Jim Jr. the art.
Rust Cora M. Married John S. Owen on Jan. 10th, 1872.
Sebenthall Charles Charles died in fire at Eddy Mill.
Sebenthall Frank Frank married Ida S. Graham.
Seely Chapin M. Former dwelling on Gibson St. near Post Office. First house back of Receiver's Office.
Seely Chapin M. Cashier of Eau Claire Bank and succeeded by Captain Charles Whipple in September, 1858. Surveyor who ran lines for village of EC and was agent for proprietors.
Shaw Daniel Shaw residence built together with stables cost $20,000.
Shaw Ella Ella May (Shaw) Rich died. She was oldest daughter of Noah (four children) Born in EC in 1858. Married in 1877 to James McGrath. Lived in EC and St. Paul. Had five children; only Mrs. E.W. Schatz now living. In 1895 she married John A. Rich who died in 1907, leaving one son, Dewey. Ella died in Dodge County.
Shaw Ephraim E. Sells books Farwell and Eau Claire Streets.
Shaw Ephraim E. Raised carrot six pounds and beet ten pounds.
Shaw Ephraim E. One of our oldest and mot respected citizens intends leaving shortly for Oregon with his family. He goes from here to Omaha City where he will join some train to cross the plains. (either didn't go or didn't come back)
Shaw Ephraim E. Mr. and Mrs. Shaw have Henry Huntington as son-in-law. Mr. Shaw and family came here in April 1855 before town was platted. Built house on Farwell St. opposite Galloway House.
Shaw George Bullen Was 23 years old when elected to City Council.
Shaw George Bullen Mayor of EC.
Shaw Geraldine Engaged to 25-year-old William Carson Long. William went missing and was later found drowned in an apparent suicide.
Shaw Henry S. Henry married Nettie Hutchins at home of Daniel Shaw.
Shay Joseph Francis Son of James Shay, ten years old, weights 182 pounds. Six toes on each foot, six fingers on one hand.
Sherman Arthur Mott Lost three teeth and broke jaw attempting to break a mule.
Sherman Arthur Mott Captain of EC Rangers Cavalry Co.
Sherman Arthur Mott Returning to civil life after being captain of company.
Sherman Arthur Mott Cut 2,250,000' on Fisher River.
Skeels H. S. Is mason contractor.
Skinner Francis R. EC Drug Store, F.R. Skinner, M.D.; C.S. Chase, M.D. Drugs and medicine, paint, varnish, toys, nuts, candy, wine and liquor.
Skinner Francis R. Will open dry goods store in brick building formerly intended for gun and ammunition depot.
Skinner Francis R. Building drug store nearly opposite Post Office, two doors from Free Press. Resides near Methodist Church.
Slingluff Henry In Chicago selling groceries.
Slingluff Henry Henry taking place of J.B. Stocking as city editor of Free Press.
Slingluff Levi In Chicago selling groceries.
Slingluff Levi Levi will move into Thorp and Truax building.
Smith Arthur Moved into new brick residence at corner of River and Gilbert.
Smith Charles M. [He] is Smith of Smith and Buffington Lumber Co. Became vice president when changed to Valley Lumber Co.
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