WILLIAM CHISHOLM ONE OF OLDEST PIONEERS OF THE COUNTY IS CALLED William Chisholm, Who Came Here in 1845, Dies at Age of 95 Years at Home of Daughter in this City Death, which came to him today, closed the long and useful life of William Chisholm, one of the earliest of pioneer settlers of Manitowoc county and resided here for over seventy years. Mr. Chisholm's demise occurring at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J.S. Hammond, 83? North Ninth street, at noon. Funeral services will be held from the Hammond home Thursday afternoon at 4:30, with interment at Evergreen. Mr. Chisholm celebrated his 95th birthday anniversay on Jan. 12. He had been in poor health for some time past and his advanced age made the battle he waged against the destroyer an unequal one. Coming to Manitowoc county from Nova Scotia in 1845 Mr. Chisholm settled on a farm in the town of Cato where he resided for many years. His wife died four years ago and the only surviving relatives is his daughter, Mrs. Hammond. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, April 11, 1916 P.8 (NOTE: Newspaper was in error about the cemetery) ******** The funeral of the late William Chisholm will be held from the late home at 12:30 tomorrow and the body will be taken to Clarks Mills for burial. Mr. Chisholm's wife being buried there. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, April 12, 1916 P.3
HARRIET ANDRUS CLARK From Der Nord Westen, 04 June 1903: Death Thurs. in Clarks Mills of 65-yr. old Mrs. Harriett Clark, widow of the late Ira Clark, of lung cancer. She leaves 2 sisters. The funeral was held in Clarks Mills.
FRANK HAMMOND From Der Nord Westen, 24 Apr. 1902: Frank Hammond, a well-known resident of Town Cato, died Wed. last week at age 42.
PRESTON H. HAMMOND HAMMOND.---At his residence in the town of Cato, Manitowoc Co., on the 1st day of July, Preston H. Hammond, aged 45 years. Mr. Hammond was one of the early settlers of Manitowoc county, and a man who was universally esteemed by all who knew him. A kind husband and father, his death has cast a dark shadow over the home circle, yet they can truly feel that it is only a link in the golden chain that binds them to the great beyond.---He had suffered for some time with a nervous disease, and bore his trouble with fortitude to the end. He was born in Herkimer county, N.Y., April 9th, 1832, and removed to Jefferson county in that State, at the age of seven years where he lived until the age of twenty-one; the remainder of his life was spent in Wisconsin. His religious belief was in the Methodist Episcopal church. He leaves a wife and seven children. Farewell father, brother, husband dear, We part with you, but not in fear, We hope to meet you, soon again And know our hopes are not in vain. Manitowoc Tribune, July 19, 1877
DORA KLANN Miss Dora Klaun(sic), daughter of Mrs. August Klaun, of Clarks Mills, died Wednesday and the funeral will be held to-morrow. She was 20 years of age and had been a sufferer from consumption. A mother, five brothers and three sisters survive to mourn her loss, her father having died about a year ago. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Manitowoc, Wis. Saturday, February 11, 1899 P.1
GUSTAV KLANN From Der Nord Westen, 27 Jan. 1898 Gustav Klann died Sun. morning in the residence of Mrs. A. Schultz here, after a long illness. The deceased, who has lived until recently in Town Cato, but who had moved here several months ago to be close to superior medical help, had reached the age of 52. He leaves a widow and two children as well as several sisters. The body was taken to Clarks Mills and interred there yesterday.
D.B. KNAPP From Der Nord Westen, 07 Oct. 1897: (From the correspondent in St. Nazianz, 04 Oct.) Death Fri. in Clarks Mills of D. B. Knapp, age 86, of pneumonia. Burial was Mon. morning in the Catholic Cemetery of Clarks Mills.
ESROM KNAPP From Der Nord Westen, 08 May 1890: News has come from Reedsville telling of the death of Ezrom Knapp who was a soldier in the War for the Preservation of the Union, was a member of the local G.A.R. and was recognized for his service by the flag being lowered to half-mast. (Note: I conferred with the Civil War Roundtable and they assured me he is in this cemetery)
GEORGIA B. KNAPP From Der Nord Westen, 15 June 1905: A terrible accident happened Tues. evening near Quarry, which lies on the Wisconsin Central Railroad about 16 miles from here. A bridge crosses the Manitowoc River there and it appears as though Miss Georgia Knapp, daughter of Quarry resident A.D. Knapp, along with other girls, tried to climb into a rubber boat. Whether she slipped or whether the boat tipped, the other girls were not able to say, but she fell into the water which was swollen and turbulent because of the recent heavy rains. She drowned within sight of her companions. John Last, a young man who is in the employ of the Knapps, and who saw the incident, jumped in to save her, but was picked up by the wild stream and he quickly drowned as well. The 2 girls, who had been witness to the event without being able to help, went screaming to the Knapp residence and told the parents of the misfortune…. Help was obtained and the search begun for the bodies as soon as grappling hooks arrived from Manitowoc, and with their use both bodies were found yesterday morning. John Last comes from Grafton, Fond du Lac County, where his parents reside. His father was notified by telegraph and arrived yesterday to claim his 24-yr. old son’s body. Miss Knapp was 16 yrs. of age and was her parents only child. The poor mother was so terribly stricken by the event that one fears for her life.
JOS. MCCOLLY Name: McColly, Jos. D.: 1/4/1879 B.: Reg. D.: 6/23/1879 Sex: M/W Age at Death: 1 Day B.P.: Clark's Mills D.P.: Clark's Mills Cem.: Clark's Mills Ch.: Inf. & Address: Spouse: F.: John McColly M.: Catharine Connerey Cause of Death: Pg. #: v.1 p.310
ANNIE MORGAN DEATH CLAIMS WELL KNOWN CATO WOMAN Wife of Supt. Wm. Morgan Succumbs to Long Illness Mrs. William Morgan, wife of Supervisor Morgan of the town of Cato, died at her home there at noon today, news being received by friends here this afternoon. Mrs. Morgan had been in ill health for sometime past but only lately her condition had given cause for alarm. Mrs. Morgan was 18 years of age and was well known, having resided in the county most of her life. She is survived by her husband and two sons. The funeral will be held at 2 o’clock Wednesday from the home with burial at Clark’s Mills. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Monday, July 26, 1915, Page 5 ********* MRS. MORGAN WAS NATIVE OF THIS COUNTY Decedent Was at One Time a Resident of This City The funeral of Mrs. Annie Morgan, wife of Sup. William Morgan, who died at her home at Cato yesterday, will be held tomorrow, with burial at Clarks Mills. Friends are requested to omit flowers. Mrs. Morgan, nee Annie Krainik, was born in the town of Kossuth Nov. 28, 1867, and at an early age removed with her parents to this city where they resided until she was 15 years of age. Later, with her mother and stepfather, Wenzel Fingoust, she removed to Clarks Mills and was married there Dec. 27, 1886 to Mr. Morgan. Besides her husband and two sons, Elton and Larold, both at home, she is survived by one brother, Fred Fingoust of this city. Manitowoc Daily Herald, Tuesday, July 27, 1915, Page 4
DAVID MORGAN From Der Nord Westen, 15 Oct. 1903: Death of old age debility in Clarks Mills Mon. morning, of David Morgan, a wellknown resident and an old settler in our county. The deceased was born in England 79 yrs. ago and settled in Town Cato in 1852 where he has lived ever since. He leaves 7 children. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon in Clarks Mills.
WILLIAM MORGAN WILLIAM MORGAN, 66, PIONEER OF COUNTY, FOUND DEAD IN BED AT CATO HOME TODAY William Morgan, 66, member of the county board for the past six years, and for years chairman of the town of Cato, also a member of the Exemption board of District No. 2, at Two Rivers was found dead in bed at his home on a farm, 2 1/2 miles south of Cato this morning. Although Mr. Morgan (illegible)…of feeling ill, a few days ago, he was again up and around. On Saturday he attended a session of the exemption board at Two Rivers. Yesterday afternoon he was at the Killen store in Cato. He returned to his home last night..illegible..of the family stated that.. illegible. The deceased is survived by two sons, Harold and Elton, his wife having died two years ago. Four brothers, Frank and John of Wausau, George of Amherst and Dave of Cato, and two sisters, Mrs. Chas. Sweeting of this city and Emma Morgan of Cato survive. Burial will take place at the old home in Cato on Thursday afternoon at two o’clock under auspices of Chickerming Lodge, Odd Fellows, of which he was a member and interment will be at Clark’s Mills. Manitowoc Herald News, Tuesday, November 05, 1918, Page 4
ANNA SCHWEITZER Died, Schweitzer: At the residence of D. F. Robinson on Wednesday December 12, 1888, at Kaukauna, at 2 a.m. of hemorrhage of the lungs, Mrs. Anna Schweitzer, aged 57 years. The deceased was called away suddenly, it having been less than a week from the time she was taken down with a severe attack of pneumonia to the time of her death. She leaves seven grown up daughters, Mrs. John Killan, of Cato, Mrs. C. F. Robinson, of Kaukauna, Mrs. Wm. Blackford of this city, Misses Mary, Flora, Anna and Clara Wederman all of whom were present at the funeral. The deceased was buried at Clarks Mills Friday December 14th. Marshfield Times [Marshfield, Wood Co., WI], 21 December 1888, Page 1 Column 7
GERHARD WIEGERT Gerhardt, nine year old son of Vitus Wichert(sic) of Whitelaw, died Tuesday after a brief illness. Death was due to pleursy. The funeral will be held tomorrow. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. March 25, 1920 P. 1 ******* Death has brought sorrow in the home of V.E. Wugett(sic) by taking his beloved son Gerhard after a brief illness of three weeks, death being due to pleurisy. The burial was held from the house Friday to Clark Mills cemetery. Manitowoc Herald News, Manitowoc, Wis. March 29, 1920 P. 4