Bio: Batcheller, Nelson A. (1843 - aft. 1918)

Contact: stan@wiclarkcountyhistory.org

Surnames: Batcheller, Batcheller, Spaulding, Freeman, Wiltse, Davis, Rice

----Sources: History of Northern Wisconsin. Chicago: Western Historical. Co., 1881; Federal Census, Wis. Birth Records, Galesville Independent, Galesville, Wisconsin

 Nelson A. BATCHELLER, undertaker and furniture dealer. Black River Falls, Wisconsin was born in Jefferson Co.,  Wis. and came to Black River Valley with his parents in 1855. and settled at Galesville. His father, a millwright, was the man who erected the first grist and saw-mill at that place, in 1855-56. Mr. B. worked with his father till 1864, and then enlisted in the late war, 46th Wis. V. L Served one year; then came home to Galesville. In 1867. went to Melrose, where he worked at the carpenter's trade till that Fall, then located at Black River Falls. Worked for D. J. Spaulding until 1869. Worked as book-keeper for the West Wisconsin Railroad. Continued as such for two years, then engaged with Mr. Spaulding, where he remained until 187S ; then opened a furniture store where the Freeman House now stands. In October, 1879, moved where he now is, and still continues in the furniture line. Mr. Batcheller married Agnes Wiltse, who was born in Platteville. Grant Co., Wis. Have one son, Hugh W. Mr. B. is a member of I. O. O. F., Albion Lodge, No. 134. Is also a member of Temple of Honor, and is at present Justice of the Peace.

Family Notes

Ebenezer Batcheller, son of *Calvin (b. 7 Feb 1779, Brookfield, Worchester, Mass, d. 1856, Port Huron, St. Clair, Michigan) & Samantha (French) Batcheller / Batcheller.
gender: Male
birth: 5 August 1802
Stratton, Windham, Vermont, USA

Spouse: Lucy Comstock

married: 16 Jun 1830, Western Parish, Jefferson, New York, USA
death: 6 May 1880
Galesville, Trempealeau, Wisconsin, USA
burial: 7 May 1880
Galesville, Trempealeau, Wisconsin, USA

*Calvin Batcheller was the son of Jacob and Lois (Rice) Batcheller.  He married Samantha French 31 Mar 1801, Stratton, Windham, Vermont.

child 1: Ebenezer Batcheller
gender: Male
birth 5 August 1802
Stratton, Windham, Vermont, USA
death 6 May 1880
Galesville, Trempealeau, Wisconsin, USA
burial 7 May 1880
Galesville, Trempealeau, Wisconsin, USA

child 2: Simon Richardson Batcheller
gender: Male
birth 3 March 1805
Stratton, Windham, Vermont, USA
death

child 3: Sophronia Batcheller
gender: Female
birth 1 July 1808
Stratton, Windham, Vermont, USA
death

child 4: Jacob F Batcheller
gender: Male
birth 5 July 1811
Stratton, Windham, Vermont, USA
death 3 January 1892

*Nelson A. Batcheller (Eber. Calvin, Jacob, Benjamin, John,  John, Joseph), b. Ixonia, Wis., Aug. 20, 1843; m. May 11, 1869, Agnes E. Wiltse.

Nelson A. Batcheller was born in the Territory of Wisconsin, Jefferson Co., Aug. 20, 1843. Received a fair education in the public schools. Enlisted Feb. 2, 1865, in the 46th Infantry Wis. Vols., at La Crosse, Wis., and was mustered out of service at Nashville, Tenn., Sept. 26, 1865 as Sergt. Company K. In 1867 went to Black River Falls, Wis., and had charge of the mercantile business of D. J. Spaulding and worked for him in that and other capacities until 1879, when he went into business for himself in Black River Falls, and remained until 1893. Collected and was in charge of Forestry Exhibit for Wisconsin.

In 1894 bought an interest in the property of the Helen Mining Company and went to Graham, New Mexico, where he now resides, having charge of their mercantile department, buying of wood, charcoal and supplies for the boarding houses. Was postmaster at Graham from June 1895 to Nov. 1896, at which time he resigned. Res. Graham, N. M.

1850 Federal Census, Bloomingdale, Winnebago, Wisconsin, United States, dwelling 938, family 963, line 9

Nelson Batcheller

Household Members
Eben Batcheller M 48 (1802 Vermont)
Lucy Batcheller F 40 (1810)
Wm? C Batcheller M 13 (1837 Michigan)
George Batcheller M 11 Michigan
Nelson Batcheller M 7 Wisconsin
Abby Batcheller F 4 Wisconsin
Clift Batcheller M 3 (1847 Wisconsin)
Clara Batcheller F 1 (1849 Wisconsin)

1860 Federal Census, Caledonia, Trempealeau, Wisconsin, pg. 131, family 1083

Eben Batcheller
age: 59 years
estimated birth year: 1801
birthplace: Vermont
gender: Male

Susan Batcheller
age: 51 years
estimated birth year: 1809
birthplace: New York
gender: Female

George Batcheller
age: 21 years
estimated birth year: 1839
birthplace: Maine
gender: Male

Nelson Batcheller
age: 17 years
estimated birth year: 1843
birthplace: Maine
gender: Male

Abby Batcheller
age: 14 years
estimated birth year: 1846
birthplace: Wisconsin
gender: Female

Cliffner Batcheller
age: 13 years
estimated birth year: 1847
birthplace: Wisconsin
gender: Male

Clara Batcheller
age: 10 years
estimated birth year: 1850
birthplace: Wisconsin
gender: Female

Andrew Batcheller
age: 8 years
estimated birth year: 1852
birthplace: Wisconsin
gender: Male

1875 Wisconsin State Census, Albion, Jackson, Wisconsin

N A Batchellor
number of white males: 2
number of white females: 2
number of black males:
number of black females:
line number: 11

1880 Federal Census, Albion, Jackson, Wisconsin, United States, pg. 284

N. A. Batcheller, white, married American male
father's birthplace : New York, United States
mother's birthplace : New York, United States

Household Members
self N. A. Batcheller M 37 (1843 Wisconsin, United States)
wife Agnes E. Batcheller F 30 (1849 Wisconsin, United States), father b. NY, mother b. Canada
son Hugh Batcheller M 5 (1875 Wisconsin, United States)

1900 Federal Census, ED 44 Black River Falls city Ward 1-4, Jackson, Wisconsin, United States, page 3, family 71

Agnes Batcheller
event date: 1900
birth date: Jul 1849
birthplace: Wisconsin
relationship to head of household: Head
father's birthplace: New York
mother's birthplace: Ireland
race or color (standardized): White
gender: Female
marital status: Widowed

Household Members
*head Agnes Batcheller F 51 Wisconsin
daughter Ruth Batcheller F 15 (1885 Wisconsin)

*Agnes Batcheller died 3 Nov 1908 in Jackson Co., Wis., Vol. 12, pg. 260

1905 Wisconsin State Census, Eau Plaine, Marathon, Wisconsin, family 33, pg. 190, line 67

Nelson Batcheller
age: 62y
estimated birth year: Abt 1843
birthplace: Wisconsin
relationship to head of household: Head
race: White
gender: Male
marital status: Divorced
place of birth: parent 1: New York
place of birth: parent 2: New York

1910 Federal Census, Bay, Charlevoix, Michigan, page 12, family 40

Nelson A Batcheller, white, widowed, male
father's birthplace: Vermont
mother's birthplace: New York

Household Members
self Nelson A Batcheller M 67y Wisconsin
George W Davis M 47y Michigan

Wisconsin Birth Records

Warren Clyde Batcheller
gender: Male
birth date: 26 Nov 1881
birthplace: Black River Falls, Jackson, Wisconsin
race: White
father's name: Wilson A. Batcheller
father's birthplace: Jefferson Co., Wis
mother's name: Agnes E. Wiltse
mother's birthplace: Grant Co., Wis

Batcheller
gender: Female
birth date: 16 May 1885
birthplace: Black River Falls, Jackson, Wisconsin
race: White
father's name: Nelson A. Batcheller
father's birthplace: Wis
mother's name: Agnes E. Wiltse
mother's birthplace: Wis

(Ruth) Batcheller
gender: Female
birth date: 16 May 1885
birthplace: Black River Falls, Jackson, Wisconsin
race: White
father's name: Nelson A. Batcheller
father's birthplace: Wis
mother's name: Agnes E. Wiltse
mother's birthplace: Wis

Wisconsin Death Records

Hugh Wiltse Batcheller
gender: Male
death date: 28 Jul 1882
death place: Black River Falls, Jackson, Wisconsin
age: 7
birth date: 29 May 1875
birthplace: B. R. Falls
occupation:
race: White
father's name: Nelson A. Batcheller
mother's name: Agnes E. Batcheller

----Source: Galesville Independent, Galesville, Wisconsin

Batcheller, Willie G. November 22, 1877 d. November 14, 1877, p. 3, c. 2 at Trempealeau, WI
Batcheller, Eben May 13, 1880 d. May 6, 1880, 1802 - 1880 p. 3, c. 2 b. at Stratton, VT

Historical Registers of National Homes for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, page 20929

Nelson A Batcheller
event: Military Service
event year: 1918
event place: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
age: 75
birthplace: , Wisconsin

Wisconsin Index to Compiled Service Records of Volunteer Union Soldiers Who Served in Organizations

Nelson A. Batcheller
event: Military Service
rank in: Private
rank out: Sergeant
side: Union
state (or origin): Wisconsin
military unit: 46th Regiment, Wisconsin Infantry
company: K

National Archives and Records Administration, Civil War Pensions

Nelson A. Batcheller
company: K
regiment: 46
state: Wisconsin
arm of service: Infantry
publication title: Organization Index to Pension Files of Veterans Who Served Between 1861 and 1900