Tarrant,
A.
A. Tarrant, undertaken and
dealer in
furniture, Chippewa Falls, was born in Salisbury, Wiltshire, England,
January 7, 1822. Came to America with his parents, Thomas and Mercy
(Hamilton) Tarrant in 1827. They located between Watertown and Sacketts
Harbor, Jefferson County, New York; lived there five years, then
removed to Kingston, Ontario. Remained in Canada until 1863, then moved
to Muskegon, Michigan, where he resided until he came to Eau Claire in
1867. June 25, 1879 he came from Eau Claire to Chippewa Falls; engaged
in lumber business for seventeen years, prior to leaving to
Canada and continued in that business until he came to Chippewa Falls.
He was married in Sheffield County, Canada, February 26, 1843, to
Elizabeth Hattrick. She was born in Perth, Ontario. They have two
children living: Martha Jane, now Mrs. Joseph Bletchier, of Eau Claire
and James Henry superintendent of the Valley Lumber Company's mill at
Eau Claire. Lost one daughter, Mary Elizabeth, who died May 14, 1877,
aged about twenty-six years. Mr. T. is a member of the Temple of Honor.
Taylor,
Hon. James A.
Hon.
James A. Taylor, proprietor
of
the Central House at Chippewa Falls, was born in Argyle, Washington
County, New York, September 8, 1835; was reared in Saratoga County, New
York. Located at Chippewa Falls, June 27, 1854, having been a resident
of Lansing, Iowa, prior to that time. After coming to Chippewa Falls he
was employed as clerk for the steamboat, Ben H. Campbell, owned by H.S.
Allen & Company From late in the Summer of 1854 to the Fall of
1856, he had charge of the store of H.S. Allen & Company. In 1855
Mr. Taylor, in partnership with Fred H. Bussy, built the first store on
the town plat. They commenced mercantile business in October, 1856, and
continued together until 1867. They also dealt in lumber, furs, etc.,
and in 1861 they run the Allen mill with Adin Randall. In 1864, Taylor
and Bussy built the Grand Island Mill which was destroyed by fire in
1865; they rebuilt the following Winter. Mr. Taylor purchase his
partners interest and conducted the mill until 1872, the leased the
mill to the French Lumbering Company, and sold the mill to that company
in 1875. In 1876, he leased the Central Hotel, and purchased it in
1877. Mr. T. was the first Mayor of the city of Chippewa Falls, and had
held various town and villages offices. He was a member of the Assembly
of Wisconsin in 1880. He was married in Chippewa Falls, December 25,
1856, to Mary M. Buzzell, a native of St. Lawrence County, New York.
They have three children: Frank A., William J., and John I. Mr. Taylor
was one of the founders of Eau Claire Lodge, No. 112, A.F. & A.M.
Todd,
Henry H.
Henry
H. Todd, insurance agent,
Chippewa Falls, was born in Morris, Otsego County, New York, October
31, 1840, resided in Albany, New York, for two years, prior to coming
to Chippewa Falls in February, 1869. After coming here, he entered the
store of the Union Lumber Company; and was employed as clerk for one
year and five years cashier of that establishment. Since then engaged
in fire, life, and accident insurance business; also sells Ocean
Steamship tickets to and from Europe. He was City Clerk in 1878 and
1879, and has been secretary of the Chippewa County Agriculture Society
since its organization in December 1878. Mr. Todd was married in
Morris, Otsego County, New York, September 26, 1864, to Ellen A.
Cruttenden, a native of that place. They have one child: George S.,
born August 2, 1871. Mr. T. is a member of A.F. & A. M.
Trudell
Bros.
Trudell
Bros., painters,
Chippewa
Falls. This firm is composed of John and Joseph Trudell. They came to
Wisconsin in 1880, located in Chippewa Falls, and commenced in present
business. They learned their trade with there father, Louis Trudell, of
Waddington, New York, and do leading business in their line here. John
was born in Waddington, New York, December 15, 1858, and some time
previous to coming to Wisconsin was employed in clerking in Canada for
four years. Joseph Trudell was also born in Waddington, New York, and
was employed at his trade there for some years.
Turcot,
Peter
Peter
Turcot, shoemaker,
Chippewa
Falls, came to Wisconsin in 1874. Located in this placed and was
employed at trade for six years, and commenced present business in
June, 1880, in partnership with John Thorn. Born in Canada, September
14, 1849; learned trade there and was employed at it for some years;
came to United States in 1874. Has been a member of Society of St. John
the Baptist for one year.
Vaillancourt,
Gideon D.
Gideon
D. Vaillancourt, saloon,
Chippewa Falls, came to Wisconsin in 1874. Located in this place
and was engaged in lumbering for three years. Opened a saloon and
restaurant in Spring of 1867, in company with Moses Hibbard, and they
continued together for some years. Has been in present business alone
for ten years, and at one time did wholesale trade in connection with
saloon. Was Alderman of First Ward, elected in 1872 for three years,
clerk in office of Lieutenant Governor of State for one term, and is
now Supervisor of First Ward. Born in Quebec, Canada, June 12, 1843;
came to United States in 1863. Married at St. Paul, Minnesota, October
14, 1869, to Rose A. Fontaine, born in Montreal, Canada. They have
three children: Charles G., Maud, three years old, and Ida R., six
years old.
Van
Houter, Simon R.
Simon
R. Van Houter, proprietor
of
City Livery, Chippewa Falls, was born in Ohio, August 27, 1849; came to
Wisconsin in 1850, with his parents, Ezekiel and Elizabeth Van Houter.
They located in Beloit, and resided there until July 18, 1861, when
they removed to Chippewa Falls, where they now reside. Simon was
employed in the livery stable of Stiles & Company for twelve years,
and in January, 1881, he engaged in business for himself. He was
married in Chippewa Falls, March 24, 1868, to Jennie Sykes. She was
born in Yorkshire, England. They have five children: Charles, Nettie,
Maud, Mabel, and Samuel. Lost one son Harvey, who died in 1872, aged
two weeks.
Vincent,
Louis
Louis
Vincent, (deceased) was
born in
Canada in February, 1833, and when eight years of age, moved to Prairie
Du Chien, Wisconsin. Came to Chippewa Falls in 1859, remained
some two years and was then at Menominee for and a half years. Was
married there, October 3, 1861, to Helen E. Thompson. Returning to
Chippewa Falls he was employed in a saw mill for two years, and was
afterwards manager of general store for Mearitt, Allen & Company,
and also ran a saloon in partnership with J. Mandalert. Was the in
grocery and dry goods business with G. and J. Mandalert for some years.
They were also engaged in lumbering, and in 1875 created the French
Lumbering Company, and he became its first and only president. Died at
Wabasha, Minnesota, May 22, 1880. Mr. Vincent was an
influential member of the thirtieth session of the Wisconsin
Legislature in 1877, and Mayor of the city for the year 1879. His widow
still resides in Chippewa Falls, with her six children: John L., Mary,
Albert, Amelia, Charles, and Helen.
Vinette,
Callix
Callix
Vinette, boots and shoes,
Chippewa Falls, came to Wisconsin in the Fall of 1869. Located at this
place and opened a shoe making shop, which he carried on for two years.
Was then employed as shoemaker for five years; again opened business on
his own account, and continued up to the Spring of 1881, when he added
boots and shoes and opened present store. Born in Quebec, Canada, April
8, 1845. Came to United States in 1868; remained in Chicago, Illinois
for six months. Was married in Chippewa Falls, May 6, 1878, to Amanda
Gaulait, born in Canada. They have two children: Mary Alba and Charles
A.
Walker,
Joseph
Joseph Walker, Street Comissioner, Chippewa Falls, was born in Ireland
in 1836. Came to America when ten years of age. Lived in the state of
Minnesota for sixteen years, engaged in farming. Came to Chippewa Falls
in 1862, and was employed in saw mill for a short time. Enlisted in
December of that year, in 7th Wis. Infantry, and served until the close
of the war. Received a severe wound in left leg at Battle of the
Wilderness, and returned to Chippewa Falls in 1865. Was overseer of
highways for two years, watchman in Court House building for four
Winters, Street Comissioner in 1877 and 1878, and re-elected in 1881.
Married at Winona, Minnesota, in June, 1858, to Catherine Don, born in
Ireland. They have ten children: Mary, Rose(now Mrs. Murray), William,
Susan, Catherine, Joseph, Frank, Ellen, Annie, and Agnes.
Waterman,
Joel
Joel Waterman, now a resident of Fort Worth, Texas, came to Seneca,
McHeney County, Illinois, in July, 1843. Came to Winnebago County in
May, 1846, and came to Eagle Point, Chippewa County, June 10, 1856. He
was engaged in farming in the town of Eagle Point until December, 1859,
when he came to Chippewa Falls and built a hotel where the City Livery
Stable now stands. Conducted that until March, 1867; then engaged in
lumbering manufacturing, which he continued until 1870. Mill was
located on Twin Lakes. In 1870 he built a hotel on the present site of
the Waterman House. It was destroyed by fire, December 24, 1872, but he
immediately rebuilt it, and conducted it, with the assistance of his
sons, Luzerne H. and Leslie E., until May, 1878, when he rented the
house to them. One year later they purchase the property. Then Mr.
Waterman went to Fort Worth, Texas, where he now carries on hotel
business. He was born in Royalton, Windsor County, Vermont, September
15, 1817. He was married in Waitsfield, Washington County, Vermont,
January 8, 1843, to Belinda Joslyn, who was born in that place, June 3,
1822. They have five children living: Laura E., Luzerne H., Leslie E.,
Lillie May, and Jessie.
Waterman, Leslie E.
Leslie E. Waterman, of the firm Waterman Bros., proprietors of the
Waterman House, Chippewa Falls, was born in Utica, Wisconsin, November
9, 1849 and lived in Omro from infancy until June 10, 1856, when he
came with his parents to Chippewa County. He has carried on the
Waterman House, in partnership with his brother, Luzerne H., since May,
1878. In 1879 they purchase the hotel. Prior to that time they became
proprietors of the house, they had been associated with their father in
carrying on the business. Leslie E. Waterman was married at Green Bay,
September 30, 1875, to Fannie E. Rossiter, a native of that place. They
have one son.
Webb, Francis C.
Francis C. Webb, proprietor of meat market, Chippewa Falls, was born in
County of Cornwall, England, April 24, 1828. Came to Vermont with his
parents in 1831. Came to Wisconsin in 1856. Resided for three years in
Mukwanago, Waukesha County,; afterwards for four years in Eagle, same
county; then for seven and a half years in Palmyra, Jefferson County.
From the later place he removed to Whitewater, where he resided until
he came to Chippewa Falls, in 1872. Was employed in the store of the
Union Lumber Company for about thirteen months. Commenced butchering
business in 1874, and has continued in that ever since. He was married
in St. Albans, Vermont, January 5, 1853, to Marcia Ann Fales. She was
born in Bradon, Vermont, March 13, 1832. Mr. Webb resided in Bradon,
Rutland County, Vermont, prior to coming to Wisconsin. His mother
Sophia Webb, died in Vermont in 1850. His father Francis Webb died in
Whitewater in 1874.
Weissenborn,
Charles
Charles Weissenborn, Chippewa Falls, was born in Prussia, August 28,
1838, and came to America in 1867, locating at Winona, Minnesota, in
the Fall of that year, and remaining eight months. He then went to Eau
Claire, where he resided three years. He then engaged in the grocery
and liquor business in, Augusta, for seven and a half years, and in
running a hotel in Sauk City for two years and a half. He came to
Chippewa Falls in November, 1880. He was married in Sauk City, October
24, 1870, to Louisa Speer, who was born in Sauk City in 1853. They have
three children living: Henry Herman, Julius Robert, and Hermina Bertha.
They have lost two children: Charles Edward, died at the age of eleven
months and Leo eight days old at his death. Mr. Weissenborn is a member
of the A.F. & A. M. and I.O.O.F.
Weinberger,
John
John Weinberger, Chippewa Falls, was born in Bavaria, March 1, 1829,
and arrived in America September 8, 1854, coming to Galena, Illinois.
He came to Chippewa Falls in January, 1855, and worked in a logging
camp for three months; then after spending three months in LaCrosse, he
returned to Galena and engaged in tailoring there until March, 1876,
when he came to Chippewa Falls and engaged in ready-made clothing and
merchant tailoring business. In 1878 he was elected Clerk of Circuit
Court. He had ceased dealing in ready-made clothing, but has continued
his merchant tailoring. He was re-elected Clerk in 1880. He was married
in Galena, Illinois in September, 1854, to Teresia Rosel, who was born
in Bavaria. They have two children: John V. and Edward. Mr. Weinberger
is a member of the A.M.& A.F., and I.O.O.F.
Weinberger,
John V.
John V. Weinberger, Chippewa Falls, was born in Bavaria, December 12,
1852, and came to America in October, 1854, living in Galena, Illinois,
until the Fall of that year, when he came to Chippewa County. In the
Spring of 1855 he went to LaCrosse, and in the Fall to Galena, where he
stayed until, July, 1873, when he came to Chippewa Falls and engaged in
carriage painting. When he became Deputy Clerk of the Circuit Court,
January 6, 1879, and continued in that office ever since. He was
married in Chippewa Falls, in April 1876, to Bertha Schultz, who was
born in Prussia. They have three children: Edward C., George H., and
Laura A. Mr. Weinberger is a member of the Knights of Pythias and the
German Order of Harugari.
Wessell,
Charles B.
Charles B. Wessell, hardware merchant, Chippewa Falls, was born
in Elkhorn, Walworth County, Wisconsin, November 18, 1852; lived in
that county until August 15, 1873, when he came to Chippewa Falls. For
two years he worked at his trade of tinsmith for the Union Lumber
Company. He then engaged in hardware trade, in partnership with H.O.
Curliss. A year and a half later he purchase the entire business, and
has since carried it on without a partner. Mr. Wessell was married in
Chippewa Falls, December 21, 1874, to Frances E. Sherman, a native of
Wisconsin. They have three children: Cora Stella, Alta May, and Reuben
Francis. Mr. W. is a member of the A.F. & A.M., and I.O.O.F
Wheeler,
Nels W.
Nels W. Wheeler, lawyer, Chippewa Falls, was born in Sturbridge,
Worcester County, Massachusetts, June 29, 1828, being a son of Hosea
Wheeler, who died in 1862, aged sixty-four years. Mr. Nels Wheeler was
in Yorkshire, Cattaraugus County, New York, for a years prior to coming
to Wisconsin in 1841. He located in the town of Somerville, Rock
County, at the east end of Jefferson prairie, in the Spring of that
year. In 1847, he entered the office of Judge Keep, and remained with
him until the Spring of 1850, when he went to Monroe, Green County, and
was in the office of Machin & Finch until April, 1851, when he went
to Baraboo, and in 1873 came from there to Chippewa Falls. Mr. Wheeler
was District Attorney for nine years in Sauk County. He is a member of
the A.F. & A.M. He was married in the town of Greenfield, Sauk
County, in February, 1866, to Victoria W. Peck, who was the first white
child born in Madison, in September, 1837. Mr. Wheeler was first
married in January, 1852, and had two children by that marriage, a son
and a daughter, twins now twenty-five years of age.
Whittemore,
Robert D.
Robert D. Whittemore, harness, saddlery, etc., Chippewa Falls, came to
Wisconsin in 1866; located in Crawford County, and in 1867 went to
Randolph and other places; opened business in Sharon in 1868,
which he continued six months; was at Palmyra for one year, and came to
Chippewa Falls in July, 1872; employed by the Union Lumber Company for
eighteen months; purchase there harness shop, and has been in present
business since. In 1862 was news-boy in the 107th New York Infantry for
nine months; was then in quartermaster's office as transportation
clerk, at Hagerstown, for eighteen months; then in South Carolina for
four months. Was born in Union, New York, September 24,1846; and in
1865 was in business there for a short time, and afterwards traveled.
Married at Palmyra, Wisconsin, September 21, 1871, to Lottie F.,
daughter of Captain A.S. Porter, who was born at Palmyra. They have one
child: Frederick E. born April 1, 1877.
Wiley,
Alexander
Alexander Wiley, of Wiley & Alexson, Norway House, Chippewa Falls,
came to Wisconsin in 1868; located at Stevens Point, and worked in the
woods for two years; was employed in mines on Lake Superior, Michigan,
for three years; came to Chippewa Falls in 1874; was employed a few
months in saw-mill, then built present hotel building, in partnership
with Nels. Alexson and has carried it on since. Born in Norway, October
15, 1845; came to America in 1868; married in Portage County, February
27, 1874, to Sofhee Yohenson, born in Norway; have two children: John
and Ida.
Wiltse, C.J.
C.J. Wiltse, lawyer, Chippewa Falls, came to Wisconsin in September,
1850; located in Mukwanago, Waukesha County, where he resided until
1862, when he came to the town of Lafayette, Chippewa County, where he
purchased a large farm and resided on it until 1868, when he removed to
Chippewa Falls. He was County Judge from 1865 to 1868; resigned that
position in the latter year. While in Lafayette he was Justice of the
Peace, Town Clerk, and Chairman of the Board of Supervisors. Since
coming to Chippewa Falls, he has been a Member of the
Legislature, Justice of the Peace, District Attorney and City Attorney,
holding the latter position for five years. Ever since 1868, he has
been engaged in active practice of law. He was born in Clarence, Erie
County, New York, May 29, 1823; lived there until he came to Wisconsin.
He was first married to Ellen M. Tanner, a native of Clarence, New
York. She died January 21, 1870. Six children by this marriage now
living: Rachael R., Ellen, Alice, Diana, Thomas, and Sarah.
The Judge's present wife was Mary Frances Billard. She was born in the
State of New York.
Withrow Charles W.
Charles W. Withrow, agricultural implements, Chippewa Falls, came to
Wisconsin in 1855; located at Yellow River Mills; where he was
employed for one and one half years. He followed farming and lumbering
for some years; enlisted in 1862, in 30th Wis. Infantry; served for
three years; was with General Pope on the frontier; came to Chippewa
Falls in 1868; commenced grocery business, in partnership with J.N.
Withrow. He afterwards was in planing mill, with three others, for
thirteen months, and then engaged in lumbering up to 1877; went to the
Black Hills, but returned in 1878, and opened a hotel; went again to
Black Hills in 1880, but remained only a short time opened
present business in May, 1881; was elected Justice of the Peace in
1859, of Eagle Point; held office for four years; was also Town
Assessor of Eagle Point in 1861. Born in White County, Illinois, May
19, 1833; married there June 25, 1851, to Jerusha Hargrave, who was
born in White County, Illinois. They have four children: Mary C.,
Charles H., Emma, and John Henry.
Zimmerman,
Louis J.
Louis J. Zimmerman, cigar factory, Chippewa Falls, came to Wisconsin in
1867; lived at Milwaukee a very short time, and then went to LaCrosse,
where he lived for nine years; learned trade there, and was employed at
it for some years; then came to Chippewa Falls, in 1876; commenced
business for himself in 1879. Born in Austria, August 10, 1857; came to
America in 1867; married in Chippewa Falls, August 25, 1879, to Julia
Gould, who was born in Chippewa Falls. They have one child Frank.
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