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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1901 edition. Excerpt: ... filled other local positions. Mr. Mitchell has always been a stanch Republican. For forty-five years he was a deacon and trustee of the Baptist Church of Juda. A great worker in the church, he is known as a solid and substantial citizen. In February. I901, Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell removed to Monroe. where he is erecting a fine modem residence and where he expects to finish his days on Green county, 'is., where he followed farining until his death in 1893. He had married F crina Marty, in his native land, and by her had a family of fourteen children, nine of whom are now living: John; Ulrich; Henry; jacob; Adam; Barbara, wife of Abraham Kubli; Lenke, wife of Isaac Stauifacher; Mary, wife of Peter Staufiacher; and Ferina, wife of Peter Elmer. All but the last named make their homes in Green county, and she resides in Austin, Minn. Mrs. F erina (Marty) Elmer was a daughter of a Mr. Marty, a native of Switzerland, who came to America and joined the early settlers of Green county, "isconsin. Conrad K. Elmer was early educated to the life of a farmer, and continued to follov it as an occupation throughout his entire life. His literary training was all acquired by an attendance at the district schools, although by careful observation and intelligent reading in later life, he became a well-informed man. 'hen he first started out in life for himself, he rented land, and his first purchase consisted of 120 acres, which lie afterward disposed of, and in company with two of his brothers, purchased 300 acres in Sylvester township. This partiiership continued for two years, at the end oi which time Mr. Elmer purchased the interests of his two brothers, and conducted this large farm alone for three years. and then sold it. purchasing in its...
Excerpt from Commemorative Biographical Record of the West Shore of Green Bay, Wisconsin, Including the Counties of Brown, Oconto, Marinette and Florence: Containing Biographical Sketches of Prominent and Representative Citizens, and of Many of the Early Settled Families In. Presenting the commemorative biographical record to its patrons, the publishers have to acknowledge, with gratitude, the encouragement and support their enterprise has received, and the willing assistance rendered in enabling them to sur I unt the many unforeseen obstacles to be met with in. The production of a work of this character. In nearly every instance the material composing the sketches was gathered. From those immediately interested, and then submitted in type-written form for correction and revision. The volume, which is one of generous amplitude, is placed in the hands of the public with the belief that it will be found a valuable a-d'di tion to the library, as well as an invaluable contribution to 'the historical literature of the 'state of \visco-nsin. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
This four-volume reset edition collects immigrants' letters, immigration guides, newspaper articles, county history biographies, and promotional and advisory pamphlets published by immigrants and travellers, land and railroad companies.