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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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