Biographical History of Clark and Jackson Counties, Wisconsin, by The Lewis Publishing Co, 1891
Page 277

GUSTUS D. HOSLEY, a farmer and lumber dealer, resides three miles from Neillsville, Wisconsin. His farm is located on sections 1, Pine Valley Township, and 35 and 36, Weston Township, Clark County.

Mr. Hosley was born in this county, June 6, 1859, son of David and Fanny Hosley. They settled in Clark County at an early date, where his father bought a large tract of land nearly 500 acres. When Gustus left home he turned his attention to the lumbering business, of which he had made a specialty and in which he has been very successful. He has recently constructed a palatial residence at a cost of over $8,000. It is built of first-class red brick, has all the modern improvements, and was planned by himself and wife.

November 19, 1888, he was joined in wedlock with Carrie Raymond, who came to Clark County, Wisconsin in 1852. This union has been blessed with one child, Ralph. Mr. Hosley is one of the substantial and influential men of the county.