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Jaques, Charles A. Charles A. Jaques, machinist, Chippewa Lumber & Boom Company, Chippewa Falls, was born in Newburyport, Massachusetts, July 1, 1848; learned his trade in Chicago, where he lived for two years; went to Marseilles, Illinois, and remained there two years. Came to Wisconsin in 1869, located in Sheboygan, and was employed at his trade there for one year; then returned to the state of Illinois, and was there up to 1876; afterwards at Milwaukee for six months; came to Chippewa Falls in 1879; remained there for a short time, then went to Eau Claire, and worked at trade three months, returning to Chippewa Falls in January 1880, where he has been engaged in present capacity since. Married at Ottawa, Illinois in 1874, to Mary Watson, born in Ohio; have one child living, Mabel, age six, and one dead. Johnson, Nels Nels Johnson, merchant tailor and dealer in pianos, organs, and sewing machines, Chippewa Falls, was born in Norway, November 25, 1847; came to America in 1869; located at Eau Claire April 3, of that year; remained there about two and one half years, then came to Chippewa Falls. He worked at tailor's trade most of the time since he was fourteen years of age. Mr. Johnson sells ocean steamship tickets. He is a member of the I.O.O.F., and Temple of Honor. He was married in Eau Claire, October 14, 1872, to Martha Mary Prydtz, a native of Norway. They have five children; Nicolia B., Frank N., Emma K., Charles C., and Oscar M. Johnson, Albert W. Albert W. Johnson, physician and surgeon, Chippewa Falls, was born near Watertown, Wisconsin, August 26, 1853. he is the son of James Johnson, M.D., a skillful and well known physician of Milwaukee. He read medicine with his father, and graduated in 1880 from Long Island Hospital Medical College, of Brooklyn, New York; commenced practice in Milwaukee; was assistance physician of the Milwaukee County Hospital for eight months. The doctor is a member of the State Medical Association of Wisconsin. He located in Chippewa Falls, June 10, 1881. Johnson, Frank A. Frank A. Johnson, baker and confectioner, Chippewa Falls; born near Beloit, May 29, 1853; went to Durand with parents in 1855; engaged at farming, etc.; came to Chippewa Falls in 1872; learned trade there, and worked at it for some three years; commenced business in September, 1877. Married in Chippewa Falls, May 23, 1875, to Annie Olsen, born in Norway. They have one child; Walter. Kahler, Albert Albert Kahler, foreman in M.J. Cumming's Planing Mill, Chippewa Falls; came to Wisconsin in 1845; located with his parents at Milwaukee, then at Watertown for six years; was employed in different mills for some years as sawyer, filer, etc. and in present capacity eight years. Was elected Alderman of Fourth Ward in 1879; Married in Chippewa Falls, February 5, 1870, to Mary R. Fisher. She was born in Germany. They have five children; Genva, Margaret, William, Frederick, and Caroline. Kehl, John B. John B. Kehl, proprietor of Glen Flouring Mills, Chippewa Falls, is the son of Peter Kehl, who settled in Sauk City in 1845. He lived there until 1855, when he moved to the town of Roxburg, Dane County. Having commenced grape culture in 1850, he became the pioneer in that business in Wisconsin. His father Peter Kehl, was born in Hesse, Darmstadt, and died in August 1871. John B. Kehl is a native of Hesse, Darmstadt, he was born December 14, 1837, and came to Milwaukee in April, 1845' remaining there about five month, he then went to Sauk County. In July, 1860, he commenced mercantile business, continuing it until 1866, when he engaged in milling at Blue Mounds, Dane County, doing merchant and custom work. He was elected a member of the Legislature in 1873, representing the Third District of Dane County. In the spring of 1874 he came to Chippewa Falls and engaged in the construction of Glen Mills. In the winter of 1875-76, he engaged in logging, and has continued logging operations ever since in connection with his other business. He operated the Glen Flouring Mills for A.E. Pound & Company, from 1876 to 1878, when he purchase the property and conducted the business on his own account since. In 1875, he became interested in the First National Bank as stockholder and director, and has been vice president of the bank for the last two years. He is considerably interested in real estate in Dane and Sauk counties, and also connected with the Chippewa Falls Independent, being one of the directors of the company. He was married in Livingston, Essex County, New Jersey, September 9, 1863, to Suzie F. Wright, who was born in Livingston, New Jersey in 1840. They have three children; Jessie I., Ida Stella, and Frederick W.. Mr. Kehl is a member of the German Reformed Church. Kennedy, Robert Robert Kennedy, of the firm Kennedy and Samson, proprietors of flouring mills, Chippewa Falls, was born in Ottawa, Canada, September 24, 1851; lived there and in that vicinity until he came to Eau Claire, Wisconsin, in the Fall of 1872, resided in Eau Claire until he moved to Chippewa Falls in the Spring of 1879. Kiley, Thomas J. Thomas J. Kiley, Chippewa Falls, was born in the town of Georgia, Franklin County, Vermont, September 12,1840. Resided there until 1856, when his parents removed their family to Milton, Chittenden County, Vermont August 9, 1862. Thomas J. enlisted in Company D, 10th Vermont,V.I. and served until July 16, 1865. After leaving the army he resided in Milton, Vermont until April, 1866, when he came to Eau Claire, Wisconsin , where he was employed for one summer as scaler and book-keeper for the firm of Moore & Sherman. The following winter he taught school in the town of Wheaton, being the first male teacher ever employed in that town. In the spring of 1867, he entered the employ of H.T. Rumsey & Company, at Chippewa City,  he was scaler and book-keeper for that firm until July, 1868, then he came to Chippewa Falls, and until October of the same year he was in the service of the County Treasurer and County Clerk. The left the county offices to become Principal of Ward One School, and continued in that school until 1879, Professor Kiley was married in Chippewa Falls, March 9, 1867, to Miss Rosa Lynn. She was born in South Bend, Indiana. They have three children living; Thomas J. Jr., Eugene G., and Rosa Genevieve. Lost two children; Charles, who died at eight weeks old, and Eugene  who was four at the time of death. Mr. Kiley was for three years Alderman of the First Ward, and was for two years President of the Common Council, he was also Supervisor for one year. Langevin, Charles Charles Langevin, lumber manufacturer, Chippewa Fall, was born in the province of Quebec, October 15, 1832, lived there until November 1850; worked for others in the lumbering business for about six years, since then he has engaged in lumbering for himself, and was one of the original proprietors of the French Lumbering Company and been connected with it since its organization in November, 1873. He was married in St. Paul, Minnesota, April 15, 1862, to Vitaline Dufort, a native of Northern Wisconsin. They have three children; Joseph, Nellie, and Charles Jr. Mr Langevin was Alderman of the Second Ward two years. Lamb, William O. William O. Lamb, Chippewa Falls, was born in Norway, November 25, 1854. When he was about five years of age he came with his parents to Eau Claire. His father John T. Lamb is now a resident of, Colfax, Dunn County. William O. was for eight years in employ of West Wisconsin & C.M. &O. railways. Now runs passenger locomotive from Eau Claire to St. Paul on Wisconsin Central road; has been railroading since 1870. He also carries on wholesale lime, cement, and hair trade. He was married in Chippewa Falls, June 25, 1878, to Jessie S. Howard. She was born in Eau Claire. They have one child; William Arthur, born April 24, 1881. Lost one child that died September 7, 1879, aged three months and seven days. Mr. Lamb is a member of A.F. & A.M., Blue Lodge and Chapter, and of Temple of Honor. La Motte, Joseph G. Joseph G. La Motte, saloon, Chippewa Falls, born in Prairie Du Chien, in 1837, son of Major General La Motte. G.A.R. From 1852 to 1855 was head pantry man on steamboats on the Mississippi River. In 1856 opened a saloon at Prairie Du Chien and continued in that business for eleven years, and also for one year of that time was in the hardware business at Calmar, Iowa. Came to Chippewa Falls in 1868; began business in 1869 in partnership with O.B. Blatchfield, continued it for one year, and then opened the present business. Was Alderman of the Fourth Ward for 1879, and re-elected for 1881. Married at Prairie Du Chien, December 10, 1862, to Margaret Ozois, born in Prairie Du Chien. They have two children; Joseph V. and Mary. Lavell, James James Lavell, saloon, Chippewa Falls, was born at Portage City, March 19, 1853, and resided there with his parents for eighteen years. Came to Chippewa Falls in 1871, and was employed teaming, cutting timber, and cooking, in the woods for about nine years; commenced present business in May, 1880. Is the son of Patrick Lavell, farmer, near Portage City. Lord, Louis Louis Lord, saloon, Chippewa Falls; came to Wisconsin in 1869, and located at this place, and was engaged at teaming in the woods for six years; then went to California and Washington Territory, returning to Chippewa Falls in the Fall of 1879; was employed for a short time lumbering in the woods. He opened present business May 2, 1881; was born in Canada, January 21, 1850, and married  at Chippewa Falls, June 13, 1881, to Maud Piltsey, born in Canada. Lowell, Cavalier H. Cavalier H. Lowell, filer, Chippewa  Lumber & Boom Company. Came to Wisconsin in 1869; located at this place; employed in mill as filer for one year; was at Eau Claire as filer for one year; returned to Chippewa Falls and was employed as filer in mill for six years. In 1877 went to Stillwater, Minnesota, but returned to Chippewa Falls in 1878, remained up to 1880; has been engaged in present capacity since the spring of 1881. Born in Wiscasset, Maine; went to Pennsylvania when quite young and remained there eight years; was engaged in mills, lumbering, etc... Is the son of Bassilo Lowell, farmer of Wiscasset, Maine. Lee, Gunder J. Gunder J. Lee, merchant, Chippewa Falls, was born in Norway, April 24, 1847; came to Dane County in the spring of 1868; located One Hundred Mile Grove, near Lodi, until the fall of 1869, then came to Chippewa Falls, commenced work here as a laborer for Stanley Bros.; employed in the woods and as clerk for them, between six and seven years; commenced business for himself in the Fall of 1876. Christ Larson was in partnership with him until September, 1878. Since then he has carried on business without a partner. Mr. Lee was married in Chippewa Falls, January 1, 1878, to Anna K. Swendby, a native of Christiana, Noway. They have two children; Kenelm Julius and Nora May. Mr. Lee is a member of I.O.O.F., Blue Lodge, Chapter and Eau Claire Commandary. Leinenkugel, Jacob Jacob Leinenkugel, brewer, Chippewa Falls, was born in Prussia, May 22, 1842, and came to America in 1845, with his parents. His home was in Sauk City until 1867. He has been engaged in a brewery ever since coming to Chippewa Falls. He was married in Sauk City, July 18, 1865, to Josephine Imhoff, who was born in Prussia. They have four children; Matthias, William, Rosa, and Susanna. Mr Leinenkugel is a member of the German Benevolent Society, and has been Mayor, Alderman, and member of the Board of Supervisors. Leslie, J.W. J.W. Leslie, contractor and builder, Chippewa Falls, came to Wisconsin in 1869, and located at this place and employed himself at carpentering and building. In 1869, he built what is known as the upper bridge over the falls, and rebuilt it in 1878. Was Street Commissioner in 1876, for a year; born in North Carolina, near Salem, June 16, 1847; came north to Illinois in 1851, and at one time was engaged in building bridges for railroads in that state; married at Chippewa Falls, November 29, 1871, to Stella M. Smith, born in Connecticut. They have five children; frank N., William H., Howard, Edward, and Anna. McBean, Alexander Alexander McBean, physician and surgeon, Chippewa Falls, was born in the Island of Jamaica, in 1810, educated in England and Scotland; studied medicine in Edinburgh; practiced medicine in Jamaica until after Emancipation, when he came to America, and was for many years surgeon of the California steamers, running from New York to Chagres and Aspinwall. The doctor was married in Jamaica. He came to Chippewa Falls in 1857. To use the doctor's own language; "The beauty of the country, the abundance of game, the clear, the delightful streams filled with trout induced me to pitch my tent here, and I often wish it were the same old place again." During the late war of the rebellion, he served as surgeon of the 2nd Wis. C. Since coming to Wisconsin, he has prominently identified with educational matters and other public interests. McCord, Warren E. Warren E. McCord, firm of Hayward & McCord, Chippewa Falls, Is the son of Myron McCord, who was the owner of two large steam  saw mills  in Allegany County, New York.  Came to Wisconsin in 1853. At the age of fifteen  Warren engaged in the lumbering business for himself taking entire charge of  the camp.  He attended college at  Appleton in the spring, which he continued to do in the Spring and Falls, and lumbering Winters, until 1866, when having completed a course of study in medicine, he married his present wife, Eleanor C. Wily, who came to Wisconsin with her parents, from Argusville, Schoharic County, New York. Warren then engaged in the drug business, and also carried on lumbering, until 1872, when he received a proposition from his adopted brother, A.J. Hayward, to go and explore the Duluth district for pine timber, which they accordingly did. After spending six weeks on the St. Louis River, they returned to Chippewa, and decided to log a piece of timber that Mr. Hayward owned, on the Little Chief, a tributary of the Chippewa , in town 40, range 7, west.  In the Spring he moved to Chippewa Falls, and resided with his family, consisting of Daisy Gertrude, Grace M, and Ella. One boy the had died before he was eleven. McClintock, James James McClintock, contractor and builder, Chippewa Falls, came to Wisconsin in 1865. Located at Waukesha for one year, and then worked at logging at Manistee, Michigan, for several years. Came to Chippewa Falls in 1872, and has been engaged in present business nine years. Was born in Canada, September 1, 1840; married there February 20, 1865, to Isabella Watson, who was born in Canada, and came to the United States in 1865. They have one child; William A. McDermott, Thomas Thomas McDermott, Chippewa Falls, was born in the parish of Blackville, County of Northumberland, Mirimishi, N.B. October 10, 1830; removed from there to Stillwater, Minnesota, in October 1851; worked in the pineries of Wisconsin, on Clam River, Namekagon River, St. Croix River, Yellow River and its tributaries, until 1862; since then on the Chippewa River and its tributaries; exploring and looking timber interests for the last fifteen years, representing various lumber firms. for several years with the Chippewa Lumber & Boom Company, with which he is now connected. Probably there is not a man in the state who has a more thorough knowledge of the pine lands in Wisconsin than Mr. McDermott. In November, 1861, he was married to Hannah Welch, a native of Ireland. McDonald, Alex R. Alex R. McDonald, blacksmith, Chippewa Falls, came to Wisconsin in September, 1872, and located at Chippewa Falls. Was in  employ of Union Lumber Company for five years, in their blacksmith shops. Commenced his present business in the Fall of 1877. Was Chairman  of LaFayette, Wisconsin, Board of Supervisors for 1878 and 1879. Born in Glengary, Canada, February 13, 1847; married in that place, December 2, 1874, to Emma B. Blair, a native of Canada. Came to the United States in 1872. They have four children; Emma A., Alfred R.,  John A., and Mary. McDonell, Angus J. Angus J. McDonell, Chippewa Falls, came to this place in April, 1872, and has been employed in the office of County Treasurer for over nine years. He was born in Ottawa, Ontario, November 3, 1845 and came from there to this place. He was employed in the Attorney-General's office in Ontario prior to removal to Wisconsin. McGilvray, A.J. A.J. McGilvray, real estate dealer, Chippewa Falls, was born in Ontario, in January 1851, and came with his parents to Trempealeau when only nine or ten months old, and resided there until 1873, when he came to Chippewa Falls and has been engaged in real estate and logging business ever since. McGilvray, William D. William D. McGilvray, real estate dealer, Chippewa Falls, came to Wisconsin in 1851; he lived in Portage for one year, and afterwards in Trempealeau until 1870, when he spent a year on the Pacific Coast, being most of the time in Washington Territory. He came to Chippewa Falls in 1872, and has dealt in lumber and real estate ever since. He was Register of Deeds from January, 1877, to January 1881. He was born in Renfreu County, Ontario, December 22, 1847, and married in Trempealeau, May 2, 1876, to Lucy E. Pierson, who was born in Ontario. They have one child; Donald A. Mr. McGilvray is a member of the A.F. & A.M. McGuire, Frank M. Frank M. McGuire, proprietor of livery stable, Chippewa Falls, was born in the parish of St. Giles, Canada East, October 5, 1835; removed from there to St. Paul, Minnesota, in 1856; afterwards resided at Prescott, in Pierce County; came to Eau Claire, May 1, 1858. He was engaged in mercantile business about five years, and was also engaged in the lumbering business until 1880; commenced livery business May 11, 1874; came to Chippewa Falls,  September 16, 1879. In 1861soon after the war broke out, he and Captain Perkins raised a company, and Mr. McGuire was commissioned second lieutenant. He served in the 8th Wisconsin V.I. for about a year and then resigned. He is the man who purchased the War Eagle "Old Abe" from Daniel McCann, for $3.50, and took the eagle to their company. Mr. McGuire was married in Eau Claire, April 13, 1862, to Etha Maria Daniels, who was born in Germany, February 5, 1833, and came to Madison, Wisconsin, in 1852; resided there about eight years, and then came to Eau Claire. They have three children living; Louis James born November 24, 1863, Daniel Ottin born October 11, 1965, and Arthur born December 18, 1869. Lost one son, Francis E., their third child. McKay, D.L. D.L. McKay, Lumber Inspector, Chippewa Falls, came to Wisconsin in 1867; worked for the Mississippi Logging Company for ten years; then was Deputy Lumber Inspector. Since April 1880, he has been Lumber Inspector for the Sixth District. He was born in the city of Glagow, Scotland, October 10, 1846; came to America in 1860. In November of 1861, he enlisted in New York City in Co. B, 99th New York V.I. When he entered the service, his regiment was known as the Union Coast Guards. Mr. McKay served until July 22, 1865, being for eighteen months a prisoner. He was married in Dunn County, Wisconsin, in June, 1875, to Marion F. Drinkwine, a native of Geneva Lake, Wisconsin. They have two children; Clyde Marshall and Duncan Lawson. Mr. McKay is a member of the A.F. & A.M. and I.O.O.F. McKinnon, James James McKinnon, log contractor, Chippewa Falls, came to Wisconsin in 1868, located at this place; was employed in the woods, and in various capacities up to 1871, and since then has been engaged in logging on his own account. He was born in Nova Scotia, Canada, in 1843, and farmed with his father there for some years; came to the United States in 1868. He was married at Chippewa Falls, September 24, 1875, to Jennie Redman, a native of Nova Scotia, Canada. They have one child; Hattie J., aged five months. McLeod, Kenneth A. Kenneth A. McLeod, with Mississippi Logging Company; Chippewa Falls, was born in Inverneshire, Scotland, December 13, 1849; came to the province of Quebec, June 17, 1863; remained there until 1868, then removed to Au Sable, Michigan, where he lived one year, and came to Chippewa Falls in August 1869, worked the saw mills here until 1871, when he commenced work for the company he now  represents, looking  after their logging interests. He has charge of getting  their logs down the streams, dividing them for the different mills, scaling Winters etc... He also has charge of the police at the mills. Mr. Mcleod was married in Chippewa Falls, September 17, 1878, to Anabel daughter of Hon. A. Gough, of this place. She was born in Ireland. They have two children; Arthur Alexander and Florence Genevieve. McRea, Hector C. Hector C. McRea, Chippewa Falls, is the son of John McRea, a native of Scotland, and now a resident of Bruce County, Ontario. He was born in Stormont, Ontario, March 21, 1837, and lived in Canada, engaging in mercantile business for several years before coming to Wisconsin. In July 1868, he came to Chippewa Falls, and was engaged in mercantile business until 1873. He was elected County Treasurer in the Fall of 1872, and served two consecutive terms. In 1878, he bought a set of abstract books, and conducted the only abstract business here since. In 1879, he engaged in milling business with his brother, John A. McRea, and Barnett Brothers. In 1880, he took sole charge, and carried on the business alone until the Summer of 1881, when he leased it. He built the mill and commenced running it in October, 1879. Mr. McRea became the sole owner of the planing mill in 1880. Mr. McRea was a member of the Assembly in 1879 and 1880, and now is the President of the City Council. He was married in Martintown, Ontario, to Margaret McKay, a native of that place, who died in 1869, leaving two children- John A. and Alexander C. He was married to his present wife, Alice Wiltse, in Chippewa Falls, May 24, 1871, she is a native of Waukesha. Mr. Mcrea is a member of the A.F. & A.M. and the Knights of Pythias. McRae, Hugh Hugh McRae, foreman Star Grist-Mills, Chippewa Falls, came to Wisconsin in 1879, and located at this place, where he has since been employed in present capacity. He was born in Canada, April 19, 1835; was engaged there for some fifteen years as carpenter and builder. Married there, but lost his wife. He has three children; Ann, Kate, and John. He married again at Lucknow, Canada, in July, 1877 to Ann Proctor, who was born in Goderich, Canada. McRae, John A. John A. McRae, lumbering, Chippewa Falls, came to Wisconsin in 1869; located at this place for two years; was employed in various capacities for three years; was Superintendent of Mississippi Logging Company; commenced planing-mill in 1874, in partnership with several others; carried it on for some two years, and lastly in company with J. D. Barnett. He was also interested in grist-mill for a short time; was then engaged in building for about a year and is now in the employ of John Robson, lumber, Winona, Minnesota. He was County Supervisor from 1876 to 1880. Born in Canada in 1842; came to the United States in 1864, and was engaged in lumbering in Michigan for some years. He was married in that state, July 26, 1869, to Prudence A. Dewey, who was born in New York. They have four children; Harry J., Herbert J., Royal R., and Gertrude M. He built six buildings in the city in 1880, on his own account, and owns over 400 acres of farming land in Chippewa County. Mandelert, Charles Charles Mandelert,secretary and treasurer of the French Lumbering Company,Chippewa Falls,was born in France December 6,1826;came to America in 1852.In 1856 he came to the town of Lafayette Chippewa County.He has been engaged in Lumbering and Farming since he came here and has been connected with the French Lumbering Company  ever since its organization.He was married in Prairie Du Chien in February,1873 to Louise Tebouret,also of France.They have four children--Louis,Alice,Rosalie, and Louise. Mandelert, Joesph Joseph Mandelert,President of French Lumbering Company,Chippewa Falls,was born in France October 15,1835;came to America in 1855.Lived near Utica,New York for two years;then came to Wisconsin locating at Prairie Du Chien,where he remained three years;he then went to Mississippi,where he resided for two years;then came to Chippewa Falls in 1863.He was engaged in the mills for three or four years,and in 1867 he engaged in lumber business on his own account,and has been connected with the French Lumbering Company since its organization in November 1867. Mr.M was married in Chippewa Falls May 18,1869,to Olive King a native of Canada.They have five children--Charles, Delia,George,Mary and Millie. Marshall, R.D. Hon.R.D. Marshall,Chippewa falls is a son of Thomas Marshall and located in  the town of Delton,Sauk Co., in 1853,where he resided until 1871,when he came to Chippewa Falls.He had principally been engaged in farming,although he has been admitted to the Bar before coming to Chippewa Falls.He was at Lawrence University at the time of his fathers death in March,1868.Mr Marshall was born in Nashua,New Hampshire,December 27,1847,and came from there to Wisconsin.He has been County Judge for the last six years;his terms expires January 1,1882.He was married in Baraboo in November,1869,to Mary E. Jenkins,a native of England. Martin, William William Martin,saloon, Chippewa Falls,came to Wisconsin in 1859 and located at Wolf River.Came to Chippewa Falls in 1860. Was a clerk in a dry goods store for two years, In 1862 opened a saloon;sold out in 1864 and went to Oil Regions in Pennsylvania,and ran a hotel there up to 1866;then returned to Chippewa Falls.In 1870 he went into the grocery business in partnership with Henry Cronk;was in that business for five years-the last two years alone. Afterwards employed in the woods for two years,scaling logs.etc., and has been in his present business since. Was born in New York,April 6,1839.Married there in September 18,1870,to Jennie Hurd,born in that state.They have one child Nettie,aged eight years. Mason, Hans Hans Mason,filer in lath-mill of Chippewa Lumber and Boom Co., Chippewa Falls,came to Wisconsin in the Spring of 1869.Located at Eau Claire and was engaged in running lath-mill for seven Summers and sawing wood during the Winter;then followed farming at Elk Mountain for four years.Came to Chippewa Falls,April,1881,and has engaged in present capacity since. Born in Denmark in 1854;came to America in 1869. Married at Eau Claire in 1872,but lost his wife.Remarried at Eau Claire to Annie Peterson,born in Denmark.They have on child Charles. Maxeiner, Henry Henry Maxeiner,salesman,Chippewa Lumber and Boom Co., Chippewa Falls,was born in Eagle Point in December,1856.Came to Chippewa Falls in 1857,and resided with parents until he was twenty-ones years of age.Follows gardening in the Summer and teaching school in the Winter for three years,and engaged in present capacity April,1881.Is the son of G.W. Maxeiner,who has retired form business and resides in Chippewa Falls. Mead, Lyell O. Lyell O.Mead,passenger conductor of Wisconsin Central Railroad,Chippewa Falls,came to Wisconsin May 12,1844.Located at Eagle Prairie,on a farm for five years;then was fireman on Mil.& M.R.R. one year and one-in a half years engineer. Was in charge of first locomotive engine run west of Rock River in this state.On the Indiana R.R. in 1853-1854;then on Mil. & Lac R.R. for seventeen years,running locomotive and shops at Portage City;then with M.W.R..R master mechanic at Hudson for two years. Came to Chippewa Falls in 1876 and was running locomotive for C.F.&W.R.R up to November 22,1880;since then is conductor of W.C.R.R. Born in New York May 29,1829.Married at Eagle Prairie,1854 to Margaret C.Freeman,born Troy New York.One Daughter Ida B. Mendl, Lyell O. Lyell O. Mendl, pastor St. Peter's Catholic Church, Eagle Point, was born in Bavaria, December 8, 1849. Was educated at Eichstadt, and came to America in 1871, remaining for some time at St. Francis Seminary, near Milwaukee. Was ordained in 1874 by Archbishop Henni. Had charge of St. Mary's Church, Keysville, Wisconsin, for nine months, then St. Joseph's at Glencoe for fourteen months, and St. Mary's at Durand for over two years. Has had charge of St. Peter's Church at Eagle Point for past three years; has also a school and convent and in charge of churches at Bloomer and Brush Prairie, Wisconsin. Miles, David E. David E. Miles, dealer in pine lands, Chippewa Falls, came to Wisconsin in the Fall of 1863. Located at Chippewa Falls; worked for two or three years in the woods, and then engaged in mercantile business for about five years, here and New York City, also interested in lumbering during this period. In the summer of 1869 he built the first brick store in the place (which was the first brick structure of any kind erected here). One year afterwards it was destroyed by fire and he went to New York City, where he remained until 1875, when he returned to Chippewa Falls, since then dealing in real estate, pine lands principally, having bought and sold over 500,000 acres in the last two years. He was born near Galesburg, Illinois, March 27, 1848. lived there until December, 1861, when enlisted in Co. E, 57th Illinois V.I., being then under under fourteen years of age, but weighed at the time 168 pounds, and succeeded in passing muster. In March, 1863, he was discharged on account of disability, caused by wounds received at the battle of Corinth, October 4, 1862. He was married in the city of New York, June 8, 1875, to Ella Palmer, a native of Cincinnati, Ohio, but reared in New York City. She died April 26, 1881, leaving one child, James Palmer, who was born October 31, 1880. Miles, Eusebeus M. Eusebeus M. Miles, dealer in real estate, Chippewa Falls, came here in November, 1865, was employed as a hotel clerk for a short time, then for about two years he commenced working in the woods, looking up pine lands, etc.; afterwards for four years he was engaged in logging for himself. He then carried on mercantile business for a year. After discontinuing mercantile pursuits, he kept hotels at Big Bend until the spring of 1881, being proprietor of the Big Bend House and also of the Oak Grove House. His principal business now dealing in pine lands. He was born in the town of North Henderson, Mercer County, Illinois, February 15, 1847; lived there until he was sixteen years of age, when he enlisted in Co. C, 11th Illinois C., serving in that regiment from February 10, 1863, to August, 1865. Mr. Miles was married in Chippewa Falls, April 22, 1870, to Geraldine Shipman, a native of Sauk County, Wisconsin. They have one son, Eugene Herbert, born May 21, 1872. Lost one son, Frankie, who died in March 1874, aged one year. Mr. Miles has been Chairman of the town of Big Bend for the last three years; also held offices of Postmaster, Secretary of School Board and Chairman of Road Commissioners of the same town. Miller, Alphonse Alphonse Miller, contractor, builder, and designer, Chippewa Falls, came to Wisconsin 1863; located at Menominee and was employed at carpenter and joiner work for five years. Then went to Eau Claire and was employed in the mills for three years, and for two years was finishing cabins in steamboats. Came to Chippewa Falls in 1874, and has been in the employ of M.J. Cummings in planing mill for seven years. Is a fine designer, and also a building contractor. Born in Canada, August 17, 1845; came to United States in 1863; married at Chippewa Falls, June 11, 1876, to Lucy Allard, born in Prairie Du Chien. They have three children; Elizabeth, Virginia, and George. Miller, John John miller, brewer, Chippewa Falls, was born in Prussia, September 29, 1837, and came to America in the early part of 1854, locating at Milwaukee. In the Spring of 1855, he went to Sauk County, and lived in that vicinity until 1865, working in a mill near Baraboo for three years, and on a farm in Sauk County. He then came to Eau Claire and resided there until 1867, when he came to Chippewa Falls, May 22 of that year he began building he present brewery. He was married in Baraboo, May 22, 1864, to Susanna Welter, who was born in Prussia. They have five children; Mary, John, Anna, Jacob B., and  Susanna. Mitchell, John P. John P. Mitchell, came to Chippewa Falls, December 20, 1856. He was employed as book-keeper for H.S. Allen & Co.; afterwards with Chippewa Falls Lumbering Company and Union Lumbering Co. until 1875. He was Sheriff for about eighteen months, Town Assessor seven years, City Clerk three and one half years, Clerk of County Board two years. For the last three sessions of the Wisconsin State Legislature he has been Engrossing Clerk of the Senate. Mr. Mitchell was born in Glasgow, Scotland, March 23, 1824; came to America in September 1855. Resided in Peoria, Illinois, prior to coming to Chippewa Falls. Moses, A. A. Moses, proprietor of variety store, Chippewa Falls, has stock which is rarely excelled in Europe or this country. Such a variety of goods is seldom displayed anywhere. Anything from jewsharp to a bass viol, guns, pistols, complete fishing outfits, jewelry, silverware, cutlery, etc. from the cheapest to the finest imported articles. He was born in Russia-Poland in 1831. He served for three years and fifty days in the army before leaving Europe, was in the Crimean War, wounded three times. He carried on business in New Zealand and the Australian colonies, and was married in Melbourne, October 9, 1861, to Martha Marks, a native of London, England. In 1870 he came to Chicago, lived there until 1876, afterwards at Winona, Minnesota, for four years, then came to Chippewa Falls. Mullikin, Charles G. Charles G. Mullikin, millwright, Chippewa Lumber & Boom Company, Chippewa Falls, came to Wisconsin in the Fall of 1868 and was engaged in contracting and mill building for five years. Went to Lansing, Iowa, invented a patent water-wheel and manufactured same; was also building grist-mills , etc.,  and connected with the Lansing Machine Shop Company. Came in 1880 to Chippewa Falls and was in the employ of Chippewa Lumber & Boom Company as millwright for a short time; then went to Iowa for a few months. returned to Chippewa Falls, June 1, 1881, and was engaged in present capacity. Was born Caledonia County, Vermont, December 25, 1836; was engaged in millwrighting in the Eastern States and Canada for some years; was married in Vermont, but lost his wife. Has two children; Achash and Charles. married again in Lansing, Iowa, Fall of 1872, to Anna Klenckie, born in Dubuque, Iowa. They have two children; John and Harry. Murray, Jotham Jotham Murray, foreman of blacksmith shop for Chippewa Lumber & Boom Company, Chippewa Falls, came to Wisconsin in 1878. Located at Eau Claire and was employed in foundry of Noah Shaw for one year. He then went to Washington Territory for a year, and came to Chippewa Falls in May, 1880, engaging in present capacity. Was born in Nova Scotia, Canada, March 18, 1859; learned trade there; came to United States in 1878; married in Chippewa Falls, July 4, 1881, to Rose Walker, born in that city. Murray, Thomas Thomas Murray, saloon, Chippewa Falls, came to Wisconsin, May 23, 1868. Located at this place and was engaged in the store of Union Lumber Company for nine years as salesman; was then employed in various capacities up to January 1880, when he opened present business. Was born in Ireland in 1830; married there in 1855, to Elizabeth Malurkey, born in Ireland; came to America in 1868. They have three children; Mary, Catherine, and Michael.
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