Born: February 9, 1939

Death: March 6, 2017 (Age 78)

Burial: Saint Mary's Catholic Cemetery (Chilton, Calumet County, Wisconsin)

 

Matthew J. Schuh was born February 9, 1939 in Freedom, son of the late Raymond & Bertha (Kempen) Schuh. Matt married Sandra Beil on November 1, 1986 in Chilton. Matt proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1959 until 1961. Through his entire life, Matt knew he had exceptional hearing, and this was verified when Uncle Sam informed Matt that he had the hearing range of both a man and a woman. This unique skill came in handy when he detected a “lost” Russian submarine off the Eastern Coast of the United States, but his children found the skill to be a hassle because they weren’t able to get away with much when he was around.

Although Matt was a Jack-of-All-Trades, he managed the Chilton Wastewater Treatment Plant for 25 years and always said with a smile on his face that he had to deal with 3,300 people’s crap everyday. He also enjoyed carpentry and building projects. He had remodeled over 114 houses in Chilton and built two of his own homes from the ground up.

He was a member of Good Shepherd Catholic Church, attending worship service daily, and was a 50-year member of the Knights of Columbus. In his free time, Matt collected quarters for his grandchildren, made Rosaries to be distributed around the world, and was always quick with a joke to brighten someone else’s day. As someone who greatly appreciated his community, Matt served as the Mayor of the City of Chilton between 1998 and 1999 and also volunteered with the Chilton Fire Department, helped with ambulance service, and worked as a City of Chilton Auxiliary Police Officer back in his younger years.

Children of Matthew and Sandra: his children: John (Kathy) Schuh, Mike Schuh, Lisa (John) Giesen, Jenny Schuh; step-children: Cheryl Berlin, Michelle (Jeff) Moehn, Kevin (Amy) Beil; 14 grandchildren: Melissa Ver Boort, Josh & Holly Schuh, Jordan Gill, Olivia Schuh, Trevor, Brenden & Serena Berlin, Nick Hanna, Rachel & Courtney Beil, Marissa, Jenna, & Mariah Moehn; 4 great grandchildren; Sisters & Brothers: Betty Schumacher (Fred Luetschwager), Bernie Wege, Marrianne (Jon) Blakeslee, Carol (Pat) Heenan, Kathy Schuh-Ries, Gene (Carol), Gordy (Linda), Bill (Mary Lou), Tony (Karen), Carl (Peg), Leo (Barb), Ray (Joyce) and Hank (Vonnie) Schuh and brother-in-law Don Vanevenhoven. Sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law: Bud Kohne, Delores Blahnik, Gerald Schroeder, Alice (Charles) Ruffing, Donna Stenz, Andy (Linda) Hopfensperger, Randy Hopfensperger, Paula (Harold) Schneider and Linda (Albert) Zaletel. Matt was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter: Jeannette Schuh; a son-in-law: Tom Berlin; and a sister: Donna Vanevenhoven.

Birth: August 17, 1927

Death: February 22, 2009 (Age 81)

Burial: Saint Mary's Catholic Cemetery (Chilton, Calumet County, Wisconsin)

 

John R. ""Rod"" Ronk was born August 17, 1927 in Sheboygan, son of the late George & Bertha (Lerch) Ronk. Rod was raised in the Chilton area by his aunt & uncle Theresa and  Frank Munker. He married Mary Ann Nennig on October 27, 1962 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Chilton. He served in the United States Army from 1955 until 1957, was a member of Good Shepherd Catholic Church, German-American Club, was a Charter member of the Chilton Athletic Club, was the president of the 'Friends of the Library', a former member & past president of the Calumet County Civic Association, the Chilton Area Development, past president of the Calumet County Historical Society, and past member of both the Chilton Public Library Board, and the Manitowoc/Calumet Library System Board. Rod loved his beloved City of Chilton and gained so much knowledge and history of the city that he earned the nickname 'Mr. Chilton'. He also served his community as an Alderman for 8 years and was elected Mayor of Chilton, first in 1986 and continued to serve a period of 12 years before retiring in 1998. With a lot of determination and hard work, Rod coordinated & completed The New Tales of Old Chilton, a 200+ page updated book on Chilton's history. In 2007, Rod was named the Chilton Citizen of the Year; a title he wore with great pride and honor. He thoroughly enjoyed genealogy research and helped many people located locally, nationally, and even internationally, trace family lineage through Chilton. Rod also wrote numerous articles, mainly historical, for the Chilton Times Journal, enjoyed watching, and in his younger years, playing sports. He was an avid Wisconsin Badger fan, and he enjoyed reading, traveling, crossword puzzles, playing cards and spending time with his family and friends. He and his wife,  Mary had four children: Julie (Kevin) Penneau of Milwaukee, Joe Ronk of Berlin, Germany, Jim (Tricia) Ronk of Chilton, John (Julia) Ronk of Fresno, CA; & 6 grandchildren: Tyler, Allison & Haley Ronk, Conor & Kieran Penneau, and John Dylan Ronk. He was preceded in death by his parents; his step father: John Schleh; 2 brothers: Donald (Florence) Ronk, G.J. ""Tiny"" (Becky) Ronk; and a step-brother: Robert (Emma Jean) Schleh. 

Birth: June 9, 1931

Death: August 4, 2021

Burial: Rowley Cemetery (Williamston, Michigan)

 

Ralph was born June 9, 1931 in Plymouth, Wisconsin the son of Milton Carl and Christena (Rosenbauer) Brocker. Ralph proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force from 1950 to 1954 during the Korean War with the ranking of Airman First Class. He was stationed in Fort McChord in Tecoma, Washington, working as a radar operator and trainer. There he met his children's mother, Lila Belongie (Brocker, Kilsdonk). He retired from Dart Container but prior to that he worked as a salesman, owned and managed a gas station and was a farmer. After retirement, his favorite pastime was serving as the manager and caretaker of the Florida Fly Wheelers Park in Avon Park, Florida. This is where he built and donated a replica of an antique livery stable. Ralph loved to listen to polka music. Ralph served as the grand worthy president of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles #1288 and was a past member of the American Legion. He also had the honor of being a past Mayor of Chilton (1974-1977).

Lila and Ralph's children: Charles Brocker, Debbie (Ken) Tasch, Fred (Gretchen G.) Brocker, Janet (Jay) Rabida, Jim (Tammy) Brocker, Mark (Julie) Brocker, Irene (Poma) Brocker’s children, Rosemarie (Kevin) Clark, Tony (Bev) Poma, and Janie (Duane) Willsmore; 28 grandchildren; 44 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; and sisters Bernice Groh, LaVerne Kabat and Jean Brocker (Bernie Fraser). Ralph was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Irene Brocker; and brothers Marvin Brocker and Jerome Brocker.

Birth: September 15, 1912

Death: December 23, 2996

Burial: Hillside Cemetery (Chilton, Calumet County, Wisconsin)

 

Elmer Daun was born on September 15, 1912 in the Town of Brothertown, son of the late Joseph and Margaret (Schwarz) Daun. He married Dorothy Mortimer on October 28, 1933 in Chilton. She preceded him in death on March 23, 1991. He worked for the Carnation Co. in Chilton for 41 years, until retiring in 1965. He also served as a Chilton City Alderman from 1948 to 1962, and served as mayor in 1962 and 1963. Elmer and Dorothy had three sons and daughters-in-law, David and Jane Daun, Johnsville, Calif.; Jerry and Ursula Daun, Oshkosh; Richard and Judy Daun, Quincy, Calif.; a daughter, Alice Daun, Fenlon, Mo.; ten grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; four sisters and two brothers-in-law, Delphine and Bob Casper, Green Bay; Marie and Delmar Hoist, Chilton; Nellie Reichwald and Delores Daun, both of Green Bay. He was also preceded in death by a son, Kenneth Daun; two grandchildren, Amanda and Kimiko Daun; a sister, Veronica Zarnoth and two brothers, Leander and George Daun.

Birth: May 24, 1901

Death: March 27, 1984 (Age 82)

Burial: Saint Mary's Cemetery (Chilton, Calumet County, Wisconsin)

 

Edward Heimann was born May 24, 1901, in Chilton, son of the late Joseph and Magdalena Woelfel Hiemann. He married Armella Anhalt at Plymouth on September 10, 1930. He had been employed by Chilton Malting Company from 1931 until his retirement in 1973. Edward had served as an alderman and council president for the City of Chilton for many years and served as mayor from 1952 – 1956. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Chilton, the Knights of Columbus, the St. Joseph Society, the Holy Name Society, and the Chilton Eagles Club. He and his wife had three daughters: Mrs. Allen (Barbara) Kuhn, of Brookfield; Sister Mary Francis, OSF, of Madison; and Eloise Heimann of Racine; three grandchildren, Elizabeth, Louise and Karl; and one sister, Mrs. Robert (Ceal) Liske of Colgate, Wisconsin. He was preceded in death by eight sisters and one brother.

Birth: March 26, 1904

Death: September 13, 1957 (Age 53)

Burial: Saint Augustine Cemetery (Chilton, Calumet County, Wisconsin)

 

Born March 26, 1904, in Chilton, son of the late Leo P. Fox and Mrs. Pauline Hanert Fox, "Jerry" Fox attended St. Augustine's School and Chilton High School. He was a 1924 graduate of Notre Dame University, where he majored in chemistry, and then taught college chemistry for two years at Trinity College in Sioux City, la. He also was a member of the college football coaching staff. In 1926, he entered Marquette University Law School and in 1930, after receiving his law degree from the University of Wisconsin, he was admitted to the bar. On June 27 1942. at St. Mary's Church at Mayville, he was married to the former Rosemary Bachhuber of Mayville, a former Chilton school teacher. Fox was a member of St. Augustine's Roman Catholic Church, a past grand knight of the Knights of Columbus, a member of the Catholic Order of Foresters, and a member of the county, state and national bar associations. 

He was elected to the State Assembly from Calumet County in 1931 when he was only 26 years old and served as the party's floor-leader during his second term in 1933. The following year he resigned from the Legislature to devote full time as legal officer for the state Home Owners Loan Corp (HOLC), a federal agency. He held that post until 1938 when he campaigned unsuccessfully for the Democratic nomination as the party's candidate for governor. Atty. Fox then rejoined his father, the late Leo P. Fox, in the practice of law. He was active in the profession continuously since that time except for 2 1/2 years service as a U.S. Naval Air Force lieutenant in World War II. Elected mayor of Chilton in 1946, he held the post for six years until he suffered a heart attack in 1952 and declined to seek a fourth term. In 1948, by defeating Charles Greene of Milwaukee, Fox became state Democratic Party chairman to climax one of the bitterest intra-party battles in the party's history in Wisconsin. Prior to being named titular head of the Democratic Party as chairman of the Democratic State Central Committee, he had served as chairman of the state's Democratic Organizing Committee. He also was a delegate to several national Democratic conventions, including the one in 1956 in Chicago. He was chairman of the Wisconsin delegation at Philadelphia in 1948. "Jerry" Fox also served as Calumet County Democratic chairman, as chairman of the DOC fund-raising campaign in 1952, and as permanent chairman of the 1946 state convention in Milwaukee. In 1949, he was recognized by the Chilton Chamber of Commerce as "Man of the Year."  His political career also included two terms on the Calumet County Board of Supervisors and several terms as City Attorney for Chilton. Active for many years in community civic programs, Fox at the time of his death was serving as president of the Chilton Area Development Corp., an organization which recently attracted Western Industries, Inc. of Milwaukee, to build a plant here.

Along with his wife, he has seven children: Jerome Jr., Kathleen, Thomas, Michael, John, Rosemary and Terrance; his mother Mrs. Pauline Fox, Chilton; two brothers, Dr. Paul Fox of Chicago, and Leo J. Fox, an attorney at Coral Gables, Fla., and a sister, Mrs. Daniel McNally, Wauwatosa.

Birth: March 1, 1879

Death: August 1952 (Age 73)

Burial: St. Mary's Cemetery (Chilton, Calumet County, Wisconsin)

 

Math Klinkner was born in Charlesburg on March 1, 1879, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Klinkner. He attended St. Charles School at Charlesburg and later entered the building field. He was married to Miss Jennie Forkin at Chilton on Nov. 28, 1905. His wife died on Oct. 7, 950. Mr. Klinkner served as mayor of Chilton from 1932 to 1936. He was a well-known carpenter and mason contractor. He was also a member of the Catholic Order of Foresters, the Holy Name Society of St. Augustine's Church at Chilton and the Fraternal Order of Eagles. His brothers are Joseph of Plymouth and Frank of Chilton and three sisters, Mrs. John Weber of the town of Chilton, Mrs. Lena Kobriger of New Holstein and Mrs. Frank Kraus of Wisconsin Rapids.

Birth: February 2, 1881

Death:  August 17,1950 (Age 69)

Burial: St. Mary's Cemetery (Chilton, Calumet County, Wisconsin)

 

Edward Joseph Bonk was born February 2, 1881 in Newton, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Xavier Bonk. He attended schools in that township before marrying Hulda Paulsen on June 23, 1909. In 1914, he became manager of the Chilton Canning Company and became a resident of the City of Chilton. He was a member of the County Board from 1930 until the time of his death, serving as chairman since 1934. Besides holding the officer of mayor between 1922 and 19278, he was also a director of the Calumet County Fair Association, a director of the Commercial Bank of Chilton, and a director of the Wisconsin Canners' Association, being a diamond member of the organization. He held memberships in the Knights of Columbus, Catholic Knight's of Wisconsin, St. Joseph's society, Holy Name Society, Kiwanis Club, Old Guard of National Canners Association, and G.U.G Germania. He has two children, Mrs. Charles (Armella) Woodward of Philadelphia and Attorney Donald Bonk of Chilton; a sister, Mrs. Tom (Celia) Sims of Chicago. .

Birth: December 21, 1875

Death: June 30, 1930 (Age 54)

Burial: Hillside Cemetery (Chilton, Calumet County, Wisconsin)

 

Born in New Holstein, Kroehnke has resided in Chilton for 25 years. Thirty-one years ago he married Mollie Steudel.  Mr. Kroehnke, president of the Chilton Millwork Company, and mayor of Chilton for two terms, had served on the school board for ten years. Chairman of the drive for the recent large bond issue for road work in Calumet County. From 1907 to 1910 he owned the Chilton Brewery with M. Landgraf. He was a prominent in many civic activities of that vicinity. He also has two sons, Earl and John of Chilton, two daughters, Mrs. Pfeffer, and Helen Kroehnke, Chilton; two brothers, George of Wabeno, and Oscar of Ottawa, Ill. Three sisters, Mrs. Jennie Ettis, Whitewater, S. D.; Mrs. Laura Lewis, Lorraine, Ohio; and Mrs. Lillian Leonard, New Holstein.

 

Birth March 1, 1866

Death: April 19, 1954 (Age 88)

Burial: Hillside Cemetery (Chilton, Calumet County, Wisconsin)

 

Joseph was born in Milwaukee on March 1, 1866, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Karl Grassold. After attending St. Joseph's Parochial School there he served his apprenticeship in a Milwaukee newspaper plant. On April 28, 1888, he was married to Amanda Arnold. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, the Holy Name Society of the Church, and the Catholic Knights of Wisconsin. Mr. Grassold was a charter member of the Chilton Aerie of Eagles, a member of the St. Joseph's Sick Benefit Society, and the G.W.G. Germania of Chilton. Mr. Grassold came to Chilton in 1882 and established, and published, the Wisconsin Democrat, the Chilton Independent Journal, and later the Chilton Times-Journal. Grassold was a weekly newspaper publisher in the community for over 60 years. Among the many offices he held were three terms as mayor of Chilton, three terms as city clerk, one term as Calumet County Coroner, and several years on the Calumet County Board of Supervisors. He retired from active work in 1942. His wife passed away on Jan. 21, 1953. The couple had previously lost their two sons, Randolph O. Grassold was killed on July 30, 1918, in World War I, and Raymond A. Grassold died on August 23, 1945.

Birth: December 9, 1865

Death:  Unknown Date 1925 (Age 59)

Burial: Unknown Location

Gustave Guenther was born in Schlesien, Germany, December 9, 1865. After being grown to manhood was a non-commissioned officer in the German Army. After coming to America he resided a short time in Hayton and New Holstein, later making his home in Chilton. He was employed as a grain buyer at the Knauf Estate. Gustave Guenther a former Mayor of Chilton, and well known all over the state as a secretary,  the German Kreig, for the past 25 years. Mr. Guenther was the founder and organizer of the State Society of German War Veterans and also an official in the State Skate League. He was a good German speaker and in former years was often called upon to make addresses at gatherings of the Kriegerbund or on other occasion. Gustave Guenther married (nee Franke), had two daughters and three sons. 

Birth: April 1857

Death: Unknown Date 1936 (Age 78)

Burial: Saint Augustine Cemetery (Chilton, Calumet County, Wisconsin)


Frank McGrath was born in the town of Rantoul, Calumet County in April, 1857, the son of James and Mary McGrath. On Oct. 20, 1884, he was united in marriage to Miss Margaret Fitzsimmons at Good Thunder, Minn. The couple always made their home here. For many years Mr. McGrath was a blacksmith and for a short period he was engaged in the hardware and furniture business. Before he served as mayor, he was a member of the city council. He was a faithful member of St. Augustine's Church and also belonged to its Holy Name Society and to the Catholic Knights of Wisconsin.

Mr. and Mrs. McGrath had 8 children, Dr. R. C. McGrath, J. C. McGrath both of Chilton, Earl McGrath of Appleton, Mrs. Edward Kueth and Mrs. G. B. Hendricks, both of Milwaukee, Mrs. Carl Anderson of Detroit, Mich., Mrs. Cyrill Peerenboom of Appleton, and Miss Georgiana McGrath at Cleveland, Ohio, thirteen grandchildren, two sisters, Mrs. Hephner and Miss Catherine McGrath both of Chilton and a brother, P. H. McGrath of St. Paul, Minn.

Birth:

Death: Unknown Date 1929 (Age 69)

Burial: Saint Mary's Cemetery (Chilton, Calumet County, Wisconsin)

Joseph Hanert had been connected with the political as well as business life in the City of Chilton ever since he came to the city many years ago. He was senior member of the Chilton Hardware and Furniture Company, president of the Building and Loan Association and a Director of the Commercial Bank. Besides serving the city as mayor for two terms, he represented his ward on the city council for a number of terms, and was a county supervisor for a number of years. He also served on the school board for 18 years. He was married, with one daughter, Mrs. Arno Tank, Chilton; one son, Richard Hanert, Chilton; three brothers, Rev. Nicholas Hanert, Kilbourne, John Hanert, Milwaukee, and Baptiste Hanert of Kiel; and four sisters, Mrs. Jacob Mertens of Kiel, Mrs. Henry Rach of New Holstein, Mrs. Peter Westenberger of Sherwood and Mrs. Leo Fox of Chilton.

Birth: March 28, 1866

Death: March 17, 1924 (Age 58)

Burial: Unknown Location

 

Robert Monk was born near Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Monk moved to Sheboygan County, Wisconsin with his parents in 1868. Monk attended public schools and a local commercial college. Monk then worked for railroad and express companies in Menasha, Wisconsin. He moved to St. Cloud, Calumet County, Wisconsin and was in the general merchandise business. He sold the business, went to Northwestern University Medical School (now Feinberg School of Medicine) and graduated in 1894. Monk practiced medicine in St. Cloud, Wisconsin and then moved to Chilton, Wisconsin and continued to practice medicine. During that time Monk served as mayor of Chilton, Wisconsin and also served on the Calumet County Board of Supervisors. Monk then went to Chicago, Illinois and took post graduate study in medicine for one year. In 1906, Monk moved to Neillsville, Wisconsin and continued to practice medicine. From 1913 to 1917, Monk served in the Wisconsin State Senate and was a member of the Republican party. Monk was then elected mayor of Neillsville and was in office until his death. Monk died at his home in Neillsville, Wisconsin.

Birth: December 28, 1848

Death: January 31, 1906 (Age 57)

Burial: Hillside Cemetery (Chilton, Calumet County, Wisconsin)

 

 

Birth: February 9, 1853

Death: August 23, 1927 (Age 74)

Burial: Hillside Cemetery (Chilton, Calumet County, Wisconsin)

 

Henry was born on a farm near Calvary in 1853. He attended high school in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. In 1875 Mr. Rollmann opened a drug store at Chilton which he conducted until 1907, when he sold it to L. C. Wareham. He then entered politics and was twice elected to the State Senate representing the Calumet-Manitowoc senatorial district and served one term. He was also very active in business and civic circles. He helped organize and served as president of the Wisconsin Pharmaceutical Assn., promoted the Chilton Turn Verein and Schuetzen Verein, and served on the Chilton draft board during the World War. After the death of Wm. Paulsen he became president of the Chilton National Bank. He was an active member of the fraternal societies, Masonic, Odd Fellows and G.U.G. lodges. Additionally Rollmann was an alderman and Mayor of Chilton. Mr. Rollmann had three children, Mrs. P. E. Kabel of Rhinelander, Mrs. E. J. Juckem of Minneapolis, and Capt. Edwin Rollmann of Laredo, Texas. There were also seven grandchildren. His mother, Mrs. Amalia Rollmann also lived in Chilton. 

Birth: May 23, 1935

Death: July 6, 1897 (Age 62)

Burial: Hillside Cemetery (Chilton, Calumet County, Wisconsin)

Reinhard Frederick George Schlichting was born May 23, 1835 at Stollham, Grand Duchy of Oldenburg,Germany. He was educated in the city schools of his native city until 1847 when his parents emigrated to the United States, coming directly to Wisconsin and locating at Sheboygan Falls. Although young, he assisted his father in building a home in the dense wilderness and shared all the hardships that befell the early pioneers in those days. When the flag of his adopted country was fired upon, he offered his services to the nation. On October 2,1861 he entered the military services as a private in Co K of the 9th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry and was appointed 1st Sergeant, November9, 1861, 2nd Lieutenant January 30, 1864. He was discharged October 18, 1864, to receive a commission as Captain in the 45th Wisconsin Regiment and became Major of the same on July 10,1865. He participated in the battle of Benton, Mo., in the attack on Fort Van Buren and Saline, Ark., and the engagement at Nashville, Tenn., being honorably discharged July 17, 1865.
On July 30, 1864, while home from the scene of strife and conflict on a furlough, he was united in matrimony to Bertha Belitz, daughter of the late Henry F. Belitz. Four children blessed this happy union: Herman, Oscar, Carl and Jennie. Oscar died suddenly July 27, 1892, while at work in St. Paul, Minn. In 1866 Major Schlichting purchased the Washington House and on July 23rd, of that year took possession. He conducted this hotel for six years, making t a popular stopping place for the traveling public. Disposing of the hotel, he engaged in the manufacture of hubs and spokes for a short time and then purchased the Robinson store building and conducting a drug store. Later on he was engaged for a few years in purchasing stock. In 1890 he was given the managment of the Pabst business for this county, looking after interests of this company until his death. Major Schlichting became prominent in the affairs of Calumet County soon after moving within its borders. His genial ways and social good fellowship made him friends and his natural ability assisted him to positions of trust. In 1867-1868 he was District Attorney of the county. In 1868, he was selected school district clerk and held the position until 1877. In 1880, he was re-elected and held the office until 1882 when he resigned. It was while he was one of the school officers that the large stone structure which is now used as a High School building constructed. In his connection with school work he always aimed to get the ablest instructors for the schools and took just pride in making the schools what they should be, the bulwarks of American liberty. In 1874-1875, he represented Calumet County and a part of the County Board. He held the position of city clerk, justice of the peace, alderman, president of the council and mayor of the city in 1889. In every position of trust he showed himself to be one of the noblest works of God--an honest, upright official and his record will stand as an example for the rising generation. Major Schlichting was for a number of years a member of the Masonic Lodge of this city and took an active interest in the work. He was also one of the foremost members of the Grand Army of the Republic, holding the office of commander of the Chilton Post when last trumpet, summoning him to that undiscovered country was sounded. For over thirty years, Major Schlichting had been a neighbor, friend and companion of old and young of our city. Kind hearted, sympathetic and impulsive, his hand was ever stretched out to aid his fellow men, never stopping to discriminate in the time of need between friend and foe. He was one of the leading spirits of the county and no gathering was complete unless the Major's benign countenance beamed upon it.

 

Birth: April 25, 1841

Death: July 24, 1907 (Age 66)

Burial: Saint Augustine Cemetery (Chilton, Calumet County, Wisconsin)

 

James W. McCabe was born April 25, 1841, in the County Louth, Ireland. When one year old he was brought to this country by his parents, who located in Livingston County, New York. His parents remained there until 1851, when they located in the Town of Russell, Sheboygan County. Here he attended school and assisted his parents on the farm until 1865, when he moved in the Town of Chilton and purchased a farm on Hilbert Road. The following year he was married to Miss Elizabeth Mangan. He continued farming for about ten years, when he moved into the City of Chilton and engaged in the livery business with the late Daniel Lynch. Two years later he engaged in the mercantile business at Chilton Center and later conducted a store in the Robinson building on Main Street. Mr. McCabe took an active part in public affairs. He had an excellent common school education and made an excellent executive officer. In 1873-1874 he was chairman of the Town of Chilton and also chairman of the County Board of Supervisors. He held the position of assessor, alderman and for three years was Mayor of the City of Chilton. In 1884 he was appointed postmaster of the city and served one term. In every public position that he filled he was found competent and trustworthy in the discharge of his duties. He was always courteous and accommodating, charitable and most kind. Some ten years ago he went to work for the Foote Company, publishers of maps and continued in that line of work until two years ago, when he secured a position at Milwaukee. For some years he was a member of the school board and took an active interest in the cause of education. Mr. McCabe was an honest, fearless, upright man and one who was not afraid to express his opinion when asked for it. He was unassuming in his manner and always attended to his own affairs, living the life of a true Christian. His wife died some years ago. He has two sons, Emmet, of San Francisco and Frank of Milwaukee, and one daughter, Miss Florence of Chicago, along with one brother, B. H. McCabe of Chilton town, and two sisters, Mrs. John Goggins of Milwaukee and Mrs. John Cain of Chilton town.

Birth: May 16, 1828

Death: April 12, 1908 (Age 79)

Burial: Hillside Cemetery (Chilton, Calumet County, Wisconsin)

 

David LaCount M.D., was born St. Lawrence Co., New York in the town of Madrid, May 16, 1828. He was of French descent and came with his parents to Wisconsin in 1837. His father engaged in lumbering and farming at Manitowoc Rapids. In 1851, he began the study of medicine with Dr. Seilly and graduated from Rush Medical College, at Chicago, in 1856. He commenced his practice in Calumet County, at Stockbridge. He then moved to Chilton in 1857, and was married that year to Miss Green, of Chilton. In 1861 LaCount enlisted as Assistant Surgeon in the 14th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment, but his health failing, he resigned, and came home, resuming his practice in Chilton. He is United States Examining Surgeon for the Military Department and in 1881 was elected Mayor of the City of Chilton. He and his wife had one daughter.

Birth: October 7, 1842

Death: April 5, 1922 (age 79)

Burial: Saint Mary's Cemetery (Chilton, Calumet County, Wisconsin)

 

John E. McMullen was born in Kingston, Canada, on October 7, 1842, and came to this country with his parents, the late William Vaughn and Mary McMullen, Oct. 15, 1855, locating on a tract of land now part of Brillion.  Although young in years he played the pioneer's part in clearing the land and while doing so completed the course in the common schools of that settlement. Long before he had attained his majority he taught school in the towns of Brothertown and Stockbridge, studying diligently by the meager light of the pioneer candle. Later he taught the advanced schools in Manitowoc, Sun Prairie and Chilton and while at Manitowoc he began the study of law in the office of Attorney J. D. Markham and Sylvester Woods.

In 1864 he entered the University at Madison with the money he had saved from teaching and the same year, while a student of that institution he volunteered his services to his country in the Civil War. He served as a member of Company D. Fortieth regiment of Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry. Upon his discharge he resumed his studies and later entered the law department of the University of Ann Arbor, Michigan, from which he graduated in 1868, taking the Wisconsin State Bar examination before the late Judge David Taylor, who was judge of the Circuit Court of Calumet County. He was admitted to the practice of law. He went onto be the District Attorney for Calumet County and Mayor of Chilton. 

On January 23, 1871, at the French Catholic Church in Fond du Lac, he was united in marriage by Rev. Father Perridon to Miss Clarissa Ebert of that city and came to Chilton which has since been their home. Mr. and Mrs. McMullen had one son, William. D. McMullen and four daughters, Miss Corinne, Miss Edna, Miss Mary and Attorney Geraldine of Milwaukee.

Birth: December 29, 1839

Death: April 13, 1931 (Age 91)

Burial: Hillside Cemetery (Chilton, Calumet County, Wisconsin)

 

Col. Breed was a son of Russell and Rebecca Congdon Breed and was born in Town of Lincklaen, Chenango County, New York, on December 29, 1839. When a child his parents went to Cleveland, Ohio by way of the Erie Canal, on steamboat to Milwaukee and then by ox-team across the southern counties of Wisconsin to the present site of Chilton. On Feb. 2, 1852, the Breeds settled in the territory which several years later became Chilton. Col. Breed continued to operate a farm here after the death of his parents. On April 17, 1864, he married Miss Eliza A. Fadner of Town of Charlestown. Breed also had one child, a daughter, Mrs. Blanche Hogue (Milwaukee) and several grandchildren. The ceremony was performed in Chilton. On Feb. 11, 1865, Mr. Breed enlisted in Co. H, 48th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry. His was the first infantry regiment to be sent across the plains in Indian country. He was detailed chief clerk of the forces in Johnson County, Kansas, and after serving eleven months, was mustered out of service and returned to his farm near Chilton. He became an important figure in civic affairs and held many offices. He was elected county clerk in 1874. He was instrumental in having the City of Chilton incorporated and served as its first alderman. He later was mayor, alderman, member of the board of education and for 14 years postmaster of Chilton. 

Col. Breed was one of the charter members of the first GAR post organized in Calumet County in 1867, and later was organizer and commander of the Chilton post. He also was chairman of the county republican committee, delegate to the national convention in 1896, elected on the national ticket, a colonel under Governors Upham and Scofield and active in the affairs of his home community.

Birth: January 22, 1830

Death: December 7, 1907 (Age 77)

Burial: Unknown Location

 

George Baldwin was born in St. Johnsbury, Caledonia County, Vermont. Baldwin graduated at the Boston Law School in 1852 and was admitted to the Vermont Bar. He moved to Calumet County, Wisconsin, where he practiced law. He then went into partnership with H. F. Prentiss in Derby Line. He afterwards acted as clerk in the custom house. He commenced his practice in Stockbridge, Calumet Co., Wis., in 1853, with J. B. Deuel , continuing till 1855, when he was elected District Attorney. He was elected to the Assembly in 1865, and was State Senator in 1870-1871; was also County Superintendent of Schools  He then moved to Chilton and held the office for 10 years. He served in the Wisconsin State Assembly in 1866 and was elected to the Wisconsin State Senate in 1870 serving two terms in the latter position. 

In 1874 he married Miss Catherine M. Plunkett. They had two boys, George Benjamin and Charles Frederick.

In 1877 he retired from active practice and then moved to the real estate market. He was Mayor of Chilton, Wisconsin, in 1878 and County Judge of Calumet County.  He moved to Appleton, Wisconsin in order to manage his real estate holdings. He died in Appleton, leaving an estate valued at nearly $5 million.