Bio: Welsh, Henry Sr. (History - 1840)

Surnames: WELSH SIDELL THISTLE, DESSLOCH, SELVES, BARBER, MEISS, ROSSMAN, PENNY

----Source: 1891 History of Clark and Jackson County, by Franklyn, Curtiss-Wedge

HENRY WELSH, SR., is an old and highly respected citizen of Clark County, Wisconsin, and the following space will be devoted to a short outline of his career. He was born in Prussia, March 2, 1840. His father, Daniel Welsh, also a native of Prussia, emigrated to the United States in 1847, and settled in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin when it was a wilderness, inhabited only by the Indians and wild animals. There the subject was reared amid the privations and hardships of frontier life. He was early accustomed to the labor incident to converting a dense forest into a fertile farm and although his life has not been an easy one, it has brought the reward of industry and perseverance. It was in 1876 that he came to Clark County and purchased a farm on section 24, Green Grove Township. He has since lived in the vicinity, excepting four years spent in the mercantile business at Hemlock, Wisconsin. He is now a resident of the village of Colby, having retired from active labors. He is a man well informed on the leading topics of the day, and has excellent business qualifications.

When his adopted country was threatened with destruction, he responded to the call for men to come to her defense: he enlisted August 17, 1862, as a private in Company H., Twenty-sixth Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, and served until October 14, 1863. He was then honorably discharged on account of disability caused by a gun-shot wound received in the battle of Chancellorsville, May 2, 1863. In acknowledgement of the service rendered, he is granted by the Government a pension of $17 a month.

Mr. Welsh was united in marriage, November 12. 1863, to Miss Emma Sidell, a native of Saxony, Germany, born July 15, 1843. This union has been blessed by the birth of nine children: Daniel P., Anna, Minnie, Henry, William, Lucy, Emma, Lena, 1886. Four years after, May 6, 1890, Mr. Welsh was again married, uniting with Miss Emma Penny, widow of the late O. W. Penny, and daughter of John Thistle, and a Newfoundland. She had two children by her first marriage Arthur and Lucy.

Mr. Welsh, since his residence in Colby, which dates from August, 1887, has held many township offices, and has discharged the duties devolving upon him with great fidelity. He is a member of the I. O. O. F. and the G. A. R. post of Colby.

***Henry C. Welsch is also featured in the book, "Civil War Soldiers in the heart of Clark Co., Wisconsin."

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HENRY WELSCH (aka: Welsh)

From the index of the Colby, WI Centennial (1873 - 1973)

Welsch, Henry Jr. [Sketches of Pioneers, page 21, column 2, photo of business, page 21, columns 1 & 2] He purchased the dray line from his father in 1911 and in the fall of that year, engaged in the coal business. After his death, his daughter and her husband (Nola and Nathan Dessloch) operated the business under the name of J. J. Welsch Coal Sales. The coal and cartage business was in operation 44 years in the same location.

Welsch, Henry Sr. [Sketches of Pioneers, page 21, column 1] Henry Sr. was born in Prussia in 1840 and emigrated to the U.S. with his parents in 1847. He served in the Civil War, was honorably discharged and carried the effects of a rebel bullet in the battle of Chancellersville. He came to Clark County in 1876 and purchased a farm in sec. 24, town of Green Grove. Later he lived in Colby with the exception of four years in Hemlock, Wisconsin. He later built a hotel on First St. and was engaged in a freightline. [Photo, page 32, column 2] Photo of Henry Welsch Sr. home.

[Businessmen of 1887, page 41, column 2] General store is owned by Henry Welsch. He has only been in the village six months, tends to outside business and leaves the store under the management of his son. He later engaged in a freight line.

1880 U. S. Federal Census - Colby, Clark County, Wisconsin
Name	Relation	Sex	Race	Age	Marital Status	Birth Place	Father Birth Place	Mother Birth Place	Occupation
Welsch, Henry	head	m	w	40	m	Prussia	Prussia	Prussia	farmer and has hotel
Welsch, Emma	wife	f	w	37	m	Saxony	Saxony	Saxony	keeps house
Welsch, Daniel	son	m	w	15	s	Wisconsin	Prussia	Saxony	farm laborer
Welsch, Annie	daughter	f	w	14	s	Wisconsin	Prussia	Saxony
Welsch, Minna	daughter	f	w	12	s	Wisconsin	Prussia	Saxony
Welsch, Henry	son	m	w	11	s	Wisconsin	Prussia	Saxony
Welsch, William	son	m	w	9	s	Wisconsin	Prussia	Saxony
Welsch, Lucy	daughter	f	w	7	s	Wisconsin	Prussia	Saxony
Welsch, Emma	daughter	f	w	5	s	Wisconsin	Prussia	Saxony
Welsch, Daniel	father	m	w	65	m	Prussia	Prussia	Prussia
Welsch, Mary	mother	f	w	59	m	Prussia	Prussia	Prussia

1880 U. S. Federal Census - Colby, Clark County, Wisconsin
Name	Relation	Sex	Race	Age	Marital Status	Birth Place	Father Birth Place	Mother Birth Place	Occupation
Welsch, Henry	head	m	w	59	m	Germany	Germany	Germany	laborer in saw mill
Welsch, Emma	wife	f	w	44	m	Newfoundland	Newfoundland	Newfoundland
Penny, Lucy	daughter	f	w	21	s	Wisconsin	Newfoundland	Newfoundland

HENRY C. WELSH, Civil War Soldier

1842 - 1912

HENRY C. WELSH was born March 22, 1842. He enlisted with Co. "H" in the 26th Regiment of the Wisconsin Infantry on August 18, 1862 serving as a Private and was discharged October 14, 1863. He died in February 22, 1912 and is buried in the Greenwood, Wisconsin City Cemetery. His niece, Mrs. A. L. Armstrong, of Greenwood, Wisconsin was listed as his next of kin on his grave registration.

Military Records

[Declaration of Recruit] [Enlistment] Muster Roll Calls [1] [2] [3] Casualty Sheet [1] [2] Disability Discharge [pt.1] [pt.2] [Summary]

Family Notes

Name: WELSCH, Henry C.

Born: 2 Mar 1840, Prussia, Germany

Son of: Daniel Christopher & Mary Anna Catherine Welsch

Died: 21 Feb 1912, Colby, Clark, WI

Buried: Greenwood City Cemetery, Greenwood, WI

Married: (1) 12 Nov or 15 Dec 1863, Sheboygan Co., WI

Spouse: (1) Emma Seidel b. 15 Jul 1843, Altenburg, Saxony, Germany

d. 13 Sep 1886, Clark Co., WI; buried Greenwood WI

Daughter of Gotleib & Christiana Seidel Mother of 10 children

Married: (2) 6 May 1890, (at the home of the bride), WI

Spouse: (2) Emma (Thistle) Penny b. Jul 1855, Newfoundland

Daughter of John Thistle Mother of 2 children from 1^st marriage to Wm. O. Penney

Divorced: 2 March 1899

Married: (3) 7 Dec 1909, Marshfield (at the home of the bride), WI

Spouse: (3) Sophia (Johnson) Rossman b. 15 Dec 1849, Sweden

d. 9 Jun 1934, Colby, Clark, WI

Daughter of _ Mother of 2 children from 1^st marriage to John B. Rossman

Buried: Hillside Cemetery, Marshfield, WI

Children of Henry & Emma (Seidel) Welsch:

1. Daniel P. Welsch b. 12 Nov 1864, Sheboygan, WI; d. 2 Sep 1951, WA

married Rose M. Haskin, 4 Jul 1885

1912: Spokane, WA

2. Anna Welsch b. 15 May 1866, Sheboygan Co.; d. (23 Feb) 16 May 1953, MN

married Halbert A. Bright, 15 Mar 1899 (died 2 Jan 1913)

Minneapolis, MN (at death)

3. Minna C. Welsch b. 5 Sep 1867, Mosel, Sheboygan, WI; d. 17 Sep 1960, Colby, Clark, WI

married Joseph Thomas Selves, 24 Oct 1888, Colby WI

Colby, WI (at death)

4. Henry (Heinrich) Welsch Jr. b. 9 May 1869, Mosel, Sheboygan Co.

married Emma Mais, 10 May 1899, Colby WI

1938: Colby, WI

5. William (Friedrich?) Welsch b. 7 Apr 1871, Sheboygan Co.

married Ida Brown (Braun?), 23 Nov 1898

1938: Spokane, WA

6. Louisa "Lulu" Welsch b. 27 Jun 1873, WI; d. 28 Jun 1954 LA, CA

married Julius Palmatier, 05 Jul 1893 Price Co., WI (divorced)

Los Angeles, CA (at death)

7. Emma Welsch b. Mar 1876, WI

married Daniel Conway, 22 Sep 1897, Clark Co., WI

married Frank G. Pope, 8 Sep 1915, Colby, Clark, WI

8. Pauline "Lena" Welsch b. 12 Jul 1881, Greenwood, Clark, WI; d. 1 Nov 1976, Oshkosh, Winnebago, WI

married Bert S. Barber, 26 Oct 1909, Menominee, MI

1960: Minneapolis, MN

9. Louis August? Welsch b. Mar 1880, WI or 14 Mar 1883, WI

? married Cordelia Sarrasin Cray ? 25 Jan 1910, Laona, WI ?

1949: North Chicago, IL

10. Richard F. Welsch b. July 1885; d. 16 Aug 1886, age 1, Green Grove Twp, Clark Co., WI

Civil War Service:

Residence: Moselle, WI (Sheboygan Co.)

Private, Company H, 26^th Infantry Regiment

Enlisted: 18 Aug 1862

Received disability discharge: 14 Oct 1863

Residence:

1840 Mar 2 - born in Prussia - Heinrich

1847 - Immigrated to Wisconsin

1850 Census - as of June 1 - Sheboygan, Sheboygan, WI - age 12 (1838)

1860 Census - as of June 1 - Mosel, Sheboygan, WI - age 20 (1840)

1862 Aug 18 - from Mosel, WI, enlisted in Wisconsin Infantry, Co. H, 26^th Regt.

1863 - mustered out of military

1863 12 Nov or 15 Dec - married Emma Seidel, Sheboygan Co., WI

1870 Census - as of June 1 - Mosel, Sheboygan, WI - age 30 (1840)

1879 Mar 1 - military pension applied for

1880 Census - as of June 1 - Colby, Clark, WI - age 40 (1840)

1885 Special Veterans Census - "Welsch, H … Private … Colby"

1890 June - Special Veterans Census / WI Census - Colby, Clark, WI

1895 Enumeration of Soldiers - Colby, Clark, WI

1900 Census - as of June 1 - Colby, Clark, WI - age 59 (1841)

1905 WI Census - as of June 1 - Colby, Clark, WI - age 65 (1840)

1910 Census - as of April 15 - Colby, Clark, WI - age 70 (1840)

1912 Feb 21 - died, Colby, Clark, WI

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Henry C. WELSCH 1839 - 1912¶O

VGR#192 dated 27 Feb 1937, Nex of kin: Mrs. A. L. Armstrong of Greenwood (niece)

Signature

Henry was born in Prussia, 2 March 1840, having immigrated to the USA in 1847 with his parents, Daniel & Mary Catherine, who farmed in Sheboygan Co, WI. At the age of 22 yrs., Henry enlisted with Co. H, 26th Wis. Inf., 18 Aug 1862. Pvt. Welsch (aka Welsh) was 5’ 8" tall, had blue eyes, light brown hair and a fair complexion. After surviving a gunshot wound to the right temple during the Battle of Chancellorsville 2 May 1863, he was given an honorable disability discharge 14 Oct 1863 and not considered fit for reenlistment. Emma Seidel (1843-1886) became his wife 12 Nov 1863. Their 10 children were: Daniel P. of Spokane, WA; Anna (Mrs. Halbert A.) Bright of Bright; Minnie (Mrs. Thos. J.) Selves of Colby; Henry Jr. of Colby; William F. of Spokane, WA; Louise "Lulu" (Mrs. Julius) Palmetier of Los Angeles, CA; Emma (Mrs. Daniel Conway, Mrs. Frank G.) Pope of Colby; Paulina "Lena" (Mrs. Bert S.) Barber of Minneapolis, MN; Louis of N. Chicago, IL; and Richard, who died at age 1. They purchased land in sec. 24, town of Colby (now Green Grove Twp.) during 1876, and resided there except for a short time spent in Hemlock in the mercantile business. In 1887, soon after the death of his wife, the family moved to Colby, WI. In May 1890 he was married to Mrs. Emma (Thistle) Penny, from whom he was later divorced (Mar 1899). On 7 Dec 1909, he was united in marriage to Sophia L. (Johnson) Rossman of Marshfield. Henry was a member of the I.O.O.F. and the G.A.R. The morning of 21 Feb 1912, Henry was up and about town as usual and returned home near the supper hour, but did not appear for dinner the next day at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Tom Selves. His son-in-law went to his house and found Henry lying fully dressed, dead in his bed, just 10 days short of age 72. He was buried in the Greenwood, WI City Cemetery where he was laid to rest by the side of his wife and child.

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American Civil War Soldiers

Name: Henry Welsh RESIDENCE: Moselle, Wisconsin

Enlistment Date: 18 Aug 1862 Side Served: Union State Served: Wisconsin

Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 18 August 1862.

Enlisted in Company H, 26th Infantry Regiment Wisconsin on 18 Aug 1862.

Received a disability discharge from Company H, 26th Infantry Regiment WI on 14 Oct 1863.

U.S. Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles

Name: Henry Welsh Residence: Moselle, Wisconsin

Enlistment Date: 18 Aug 1862 Rank at enlistment: Private

State Served: Wisconsin Survived the War?: Yes Service Record:

Enlisted in Company H, Wisconsin 26th Infantry Regiment on 18 Aug 1862.

Mustered out on 14 Oct 1863. Sources: Roster of Wisconsin Volunteers: War of the Rebellion

Civil War Pension

Footnote.com - Collection Title: Civil War Pensions

Name: Welsch, Henry Date: 01 Mar 1879 Roll Number: 617

Military Records (Links)

---DECLARATION OF RECRUIT

"twenty two years and five months of age" (dated 18 Aug 1862) = 1840

---ENLISTMENT

"volunteered this 18^th day of August 1862"

"sworn and subscribed to at Sheboygan this 24^th day of August 1862"

"This soldier has blue eyes, light brown hair, fair complexion, is five feet eight inches high."

---MUSTER 2

May & June: Absent; Wounded and in the Hosp

Dated Aug 31, 1863: Absent; Wounded May the 2^nd at Chancellerville, Absent without leave.

(Lost track of him after he was hospitalized?)

---MUSTER 3

Discharged for disability by order of Otis Noyt Posting change Madison Wis Oct 14/63

CENSUS Reports

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1850 United States Federal Census

Name: Henry Welch Age: 12 Birth Place: Germany

Home in 1850 (City,County,State): Sheboygan, Sheboygan, Wisconsin

Household Members: Name Age

Christopher Welch 46 Germany abt 1804 Farmer << Daniel ?

Anna Welch 30 Germany abt 1820

Christopher Welch 20 Germany abt 1830 Laborer

Henry Welch 12 Germany abt 1838

1860 United States Federal Census

Name: Henry Welsch Age in 1860: 20 Birthplace: Preußen

Home in 1860: Mosel, Sheboygan, Wisconsin Post Office: Sheboygan

Household Members: Name Age

Daniel Welsch 55 Prussia abt 1805 Farmer 1000 250

Catherine Welsch 43 Prussia abt 1817

Henry Welsch 20 Prussia abt 1840

Next door:

Christopher Welsch 32 Prussia abt 1828 Farmer 600 250

Catherine Welsch 27 Prussia abt 1823

Catherine Welsch 7 WI abt 1853

Louisa Welsch 5 WI abt 1855

1860 United States Federal Census

Name: Emma Siedel Age in 1860: 17 Birth Year: abt 1843 Birthplace: Saxe Aldenburg

Home in 1860: Mosel, Sheboygan, Wisconsin Post Office: Sheboygan

Household Members: Name Age

Gotlieb Siedel 47 Saxe Altenburg Farmer 800 370

Christiana Siedel 41 "

Paulene Siedel 19 "

Emma Siedel 17 " << about 1843

Setonia Siedel 5 WI

Jonia Siedel 11.12 WI

1870 United States Federal Census

Name: Heinrich Welsch Age in 1870: 30 Birthplace: Prussia

Home in 1870: Mosel, Sheboygan, Wisconsin Post Office: Sheboygan

Household Members: Name Age

Heinrich Welsch 30 Prussia Farmer 6700 850 << about 1840

Emma Welsch 27 S. Altenburg (Germany) Keeping House << about 1843

Daniel Welsch 6 WI Daniel P., b. 12 Nov 1869, Sheboygan Co.

Anna Welsch 4 WI Anna, b. 15 May 1866, Sheboygan Co.

Mina Welsch 2 WI Minna C., 5 Sep 1867, Sheboygan Co.

Heinrich Welsch 1 WI Heinrich, b. 9 May 1869, Sheboygan Co.

Daniel Welsch 67 Prussia Retired Farmer

Anna C Welsch 54 Prussia Keeping House

1880 United States Federal Census

Name: Henry Welsch Age: 40 Occupation: Hotel & Farmer

Home in 1880: Colby, Clark, Wisconsin

Household Members: Name Age

Henry Welsch 40 Prussia Head << about 1840

Emma Welsch 37 Saxony Wife << about 1843

Daniel Welsch 15 WI

Annie Welsch 14 WI

Minna Welsch 12 WI

Henry Welsch 11 WI

William Welsch 9 WI ? Friedrich U., b. 7 Apr 1871, Sheboygan Co. ?

Lucy Welsch 7 WI

Emma Welsch 5 WI

Daniel Welsch 65 Prussia Father

Mary Welsch 59 Prussia Mother

1890 - Wisconsin Census, Database: WI 1890 Veterans Schedule

Name: Henry Welsch County: Clark County Township: E.D. 168a Colby Grove

Veteran's Name: Henry Welsch

Home in 1890 (Township, County, State): Colby, Clark, Wisconsin

Year enlisted: 17 Aug 1862 Year discharged: 14 Oct 1863

Rank: Private Company: H Regiment: 26 Inf Length of service: 14 mos

Remarks: "ulcer & scurvy of right leg since 1864, enlargement of veins (unreadable)

And a Prisoner 13 months in (unreadable)"

1895 - Wisconsin State Censuses, Census Date: 1895

Name: Henry Welsch Residence County: Clark Locality: Colby West Ward

Household Members: 1 male, 1 female. 1 b. Germany, 1 b. British-American

Enumeration of Soldiers: Priv H 26 Wis Colby, Wis

1900 United States Federal Census

Name: Henry Welsch Age: 59 Spouse's Name: Emma

Marriage Year: 1889 Years Married: 11 (m. 6 May 1890, divorced 2 March 1899)

Home in 1900: Colby, Clark, Wisconsin

Household Members: Name Age

Henry Welsch 59 Ger-Ger-Ger 1841 Laborer - Saw Mill

Emma Welsch 44 Newf-Newf-Newf July 1855 imm 1877 2 of 3 children living

Lucy Penny 21 WI-Newf-Newf July 1878 single << step-daughter

1905 - Wisconsin State Censuses, Census Date: 1 Jun 1905

Name: Henry Welsch Birth Location: Germany Est.Birth Year: abt 1840

Residence County: Clark Locality: Colby

Household Members: Name Age

Henry Welsch 65 Germany

Emma Welsch 51 Newfoundland

1910 United States Federal Census

Name: Henry Welsch Age in 1910: 70 m. 7 Dec 1909 - Sophia (Johnson) Rossman

Home in 1910: Colby West Ward, Clark, Wisconsin

Household Members: Name Age

Henry Welsch 70 Germany m. 3 times

Sophia Welsch 63 Sweden 2 of 2 children living (b. 15 Dec 1849 - d. 9 Jun 1934)

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Wisconsin Genealogy Index

Marriage Record Details

Last Name: Welch First Name: Henry Day: 15 Month: December Year: 1863 << Henry Sr. 1^st marr.

Last Name: Seidel First Name: Emma County: Sheboygan Volume: 1 Page: 273

Last Name: Welch First Name: David P Day: 04 Month: July Year: 1885 << Daniel P.

Last Name: Haskins First Name: Rose M County: Clark Volume: 01 Page: 0247

GROOM - SURNAME, FIRST BRIDE - SURNAME, FIRST MARRIAGE DATE PAGE # VOL #

Welsch, Henry Penny, Emma G 6 May 1890 8 2 << Henry Sr. 2nd marr.

Last Name: Welsch First Name: Lula Day: 05 Month: July Year: 1893 << Louisa

Last Name: Palmatier First Name: Julius County: Price Volume: 1 Page: 80

Last Name: Welsch First Name: Emma Day: 22 Month: September Year: 1897

Last Name: Conway First Name: Daniel County: Clark Volume: 02 Page: 0199

Last Name: Welsch First Name: Welk Fr Day: 23 Month: November Year: 1898 << William

Last Name: Brown First Name: Ida County: Clark Volume: 02 Page: 0236

Last Name: Welsch First Name: Harry Day: 10 Month: May Year: 1899 << Henry, Jr.

Last Name: Mier First Name: Emma County: Clark Volume: 02 Page: 0251 << Emma Mais

Last Name: Welsch First Name: Anna Day: 15 Month: March Year: 1899

Last Name: Bright First Name: Halbert A County: Clark Volume: 02 Page: 0245

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Cemetery Index

Greenwood City Cemetery - EATON TOWNSHIP, CLARK COUNTY, WI

t Welsch, Dickie (Richard F.) 00-C002-04 23 Jul 1885 16 Aug 1886

Parents: Emma & Henry Welsch b-est aged 1yr, 24dys; cem rec says he was 2 yrs

Obit says 1 year 24 days

t Welsch, Emma 00-C002-01 30 Jun 1838 13 Sep 1886 Henry Welsch 15 Dec 1863

b. Altenburg, Saxony, 15 July 1843 Parents: Gotleib & Christiana Seidel

b. Logansport, Ind; b-est aged 48yrs,2mo,24dys << no wife of his was b. in Indiana

tno Welsch, Henry C. 00-C002-02 2 Mar 1839 21 Feb 1912 Emma Sidell Seidel 12 Nov 1863

Daniel Welsch & Emma Sidle<(HIS WIFE) Mary Anna Catherine Welsch < his mother

Civil War Vet, 2nd marr. to Emma Penny (1890) & 3rd Sophia (Johnson) Rossman (1909)

t Bright, Anna Welsh 00-C002-03 1866 16 May 1953 Halbert A. Bright 11 15 Mar 1899

b. 15 May 1866, Sheboygan Co. Obit says died 23 Feb 1953 in Minneapolis, MN

Parents: Henry & Emma Welsch Welsh cem. Rec. says she was 82

o Bright, Halbert 00-C002-03? 12 Oct 1835 2 Jan 1913 Anna Welsh 11 Mar 1899

His obit says his funeral was held in Black River Falls.

He may have been buried there, next to his 1^st wife?

t Barber, Bert S. Aug 1874 7 Dec 1943 1942 Pauline Welsch 26 Oct 1909

ts Barber, Pauline W. 00-C001-07 12 Jul 1881 10 Nov 1976 Bert S. Barber 26 Oct 1909

resided Minneapolis-Oshkosh, Winnebago, WI (WI Death Index = 1 Nov; obit publ. 2 Nov)

Colby St. Mary's Cemetery - 205 S. 2nd Street, Colby, Wisconsin 54421

tm Welsch, Emma 5 May 1876 1966 Widow of W. O Penney Henry Welsch 6 May 1890

John F. & Harriet (Butt) Thistle she was the daughter of Stephen & Margaret (Harry) Mais

tmo Welsch, Henry 9 May 1869 5 Dec 1954 B. Sheboygan Co., Wis. Emma Penney 6 May 1890

***This is Henry Welsch, Jr. and his wife, Emma Mais (not his father and step-mother)

They were married 10 May 1899 in Colby (1^st marriage license issued in Clark county)

His parents were Henry & Emma (Seidel) Welsch

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PROPERTY Records

Wisconsin Land Records

Name: Henry Welsch Land Office: EAU CLAIRE Total Acres: 40

Issue Date: 1 Jun 1882 Entry Classification: Homestead Entry Original

Land Description:

Section Twp Range Meridian Counties

24 28-N 1-W 4th PM - 1831 MN/WI Clark

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Site Bios

---Source: Colby Phonograph (Colby, Clark County, Wis.) 07/04/1883

---Welsch, Mary K. (1817 - 28 JUN 1883)

Died, at her home in Green Grove, Clark County, Wis., on the 28th ult., Mary Katharine, wife of Daniel Welsch, in the 67th years of her age.

Mrs. Welsch was born in South Prussia in 1817, was married to Daniel Welsch, Dec. 12, 1837; came with her husband to Wisconsin in 1847; stopped one week in Milwaukee; from thence proceeded to Sheboygan; stopped there about two weeks, then went on a farm in the town of Moselle, same county, where they resided 32 years, or until about 4 years ago, when they came to Green Grove and settled down with their son Henry, who had preceded them here about three years. Mrs. Welsch has been more or less an invalid for the past 35 years and for the past year has been confined to her bed. Deceased was the mother of three children, one daughter and two sons, of whom, Henry is the only one left, with the aged husband, to mourn the loss of a kind mother and affectionate wife. The funeral occurred at the family residence in Green Grove Sunday, largely attended by sympathizing friends.

---Source: The Abbotsford Tribune-Phonograph, Wednesday, February 20, 2008, page 2

---News from 25 Feb. 1885

Word was brought in Friday that sneak thieves had been at work about the premises of Henry Welsch who burned out last week. Henry had been missing articles, of more or less value for some time past, and rather suspected one Wm. Kahler, living about half a mile west, and on this Friday morning, a search warrant and warrant of arrest was placed in the hands of deputy sheriff Henry Siegrist. As a result Wm. Kahler was arraigned before Justice Wicker the next morning but before any action was taken he settled with Mr. Welsch by paying the sum of one hundred dollars and costs, amounting in all to one hundred and twenty dollars. Some exceptions might be taken to this manner of settling criminal cases, but in this instance it was the best thing that could have been done. The prisoner acknowledge that he has stolen a number of articles form Mr. Welsch, besides a number of bushels of oats, so the sum of one hundred dollars would no more than cover the loss to Mr. W. by his depredations. And, besides, Kahler has a large family, and if he had been sent to board a while, at the expense of the county, his family would have come upon the county for support. In this instance the affair costs the county nothing, and the payment of the money has a more salutary effect upon the man than a year in the county jail or State prison would have.

---Died, at Hemlock, Clark Co., Wis., on Monday, Aug. 16, 1886, of summer complaint,

Richard F., youngest son of Henry & Emma Welsch, aged 1 year and 24 days.

---Source: Colby Phonograph (Colby, Clark County, Wis.) 05/24/1888

---Welsch, Baby Girl (Birth - 23 May 1888) << right age for Ethel (1900 Census)

A brand new girl put in an appearance at the home of D. P. Welsch, yesterday morning. Dan set up the cigars and says she weighs something less than a ton. Congratulations are in order.

---Source: COLBY PHONOGRAPH (Colby, Wis.) 10/25/1888

---Welsch, Mina (24 OCT 1888)

Married, at the residence of the bride’s father, in this village (Colby, Clark Co, Wis.), Wednesday evening, Oct. 24th, 1888, by George F. Dailey, Esq., Joseph T. Selves of Neillsville, Clark Co., and Miss Mina Welsch of Colby.

Mr. Selves is highly spoken of by people who have known him for years. He was for some time foreman for the late N. H. Withee. Miss Welsch is the second eldest daughter of our townsman, Henry Welsch, and is a very estimable young lady.

The marriage ceremony was performed in the presence of a number of invited guests, at 6 o’clock, immediately after the ceremony the Colby Band serenaded the couple, and then all sat down to an elegant supper prepared for the occasion. After supper the company repaired to the hall, which had been handsomely decorated for the occasion, where the young people held sway and tripped the light fantastic until early morn, to dulcet strains from J. C. Smith’s orchestra of Greenwood.

Many valuable presents were bestowed. All present and all acquaintances of the contracting parties unite in wishing them the most unalloyed happiness and prosperity through life.

---Source: COLBY PHONOGRAPH (Colby, Wis.) 05/08/1890

---Penney, Emma G. (6 MAY 1890)

Married, at the residence of the bride, on Tuesday afternoon, May 6th, 1890, by Rev. C. D. Scott, Mr. Henry Welsch, Sr., and Mrs. Emma G., relict of the lat W. O. Penney.

Mr. Welsch has lived among us for more than fourteen years, and is known as one of the solid men of the country. Mrs. Welsch has not lived so long among us, but yet, long enough to make many friends. The ceremony was performed in the presence of a few friends and relatives of the family. The Phonograph extends best wishes to the newly wedded pair.

---1891 HISTORY OF CLARK JACKSON CO., WI

HENRY WELSCH JR., a young and prosperous farmer of Clark County, Loyal Township, is deserving of mention in this connection, and we cheerfully give the following space to a sketch of his life. He was born in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, May 9, 1869, and is a son of Henry Welsh, Sr., a full biographical notice of whom will be found on another page of this volume.

Our subject was reared to farm life in Sheboygan and Clark Counties, Wisconsin, and passed his youth after the manner common to most farmers sons he assisted on his father's farm, and worked in the pineries along the Black River. He has been saving of his earnings, and has shown rare judgment in their investment. He now owns 240 acres of fine land in Colby Township, eighty-five of which are under cultivation. He has made many improvements, and is fully equipped with many of the modern implements of agriculture. He is an indefatigable worker, has been very successful in all the enterprises which he has undertaken, and is one of the most promising young men of the county.

Mr. Welsh is a member of the Sons of the Veterans at Colby, and greatly reveres the memory of those gallant fathers who went to the rescue of the beloved flag of this country. His is unmarried.

-------Source: 1819 History of Clark and Jackson County, by Franklyn, Curtiss-Wedge

HENRY WELSH, SR., is an old and highly respected citizen of Clark County, Wisconsin, and the following space will be devoted to a short outline of his career. He was born in Prussia, March 2, 1840. His father, Daniel Welsh, also a native of Prussia, emigrated to the United States in 1847, and settled in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin when it was a wilderness, inhabited only by the Indians and wild animals. There the subject was reared amid the privations and hardships of frontier life. He was early accustomed to the labor incident to converting a dense forest into a fertile farm and although his life has not been an easy one, it has brought the reward of industry and perseverance. It was in 1876 that he came to Clark County and purchased a farm on section 24, Green Grove Township. He has since lived in the vicinity, excepting four years spent in the mercantile business at Hemlock, Wisconsin. He is now a resident of the village of Colby, having retired from active labors. He is a man well informed on the leading topics of the day, and has excellent business qualifications.

Mr. Welsh was united in marriage, November 12. 1863, to Miss Emma Sidell, a native of Saxony, Germany, born July 15, 1843. This union has been blessed by the birth of nine children: Daniel P., Anna, Minnie, Henry, William, Lucy, Emma, Lena and Louis. Mrs. Welsch died September 13, 1886. Four years after, May 6, 1890, Mr. Welsh was again married, uniting with Miss Emma Penny, widow of the late O. W. Penny, and daughter of John Thistle, and a native of Newfoundland. She had two children by her first marriage Arthur and Lucy.

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HENRY WELSCH (aka: Welsh)

From the index of the Colby, WI Centennial (1873 - 1973)

Welsch, Henry Jr. [Sketches of Pioneers, page 21, column 2, photo of business, page 21, columns 1 & 2] He purchased the drayline from his father in 1911 and in the fall of that year, engaged in the coal business. After his death, his daughter and her husband (Nola and Nathan Dessloch) operated the business under the name of J. J. Welsch Coal Sales. The coal and cartage business was in operation 44 years in the same location.

---Source: Colby Phonograph (Colby, Clark County, Wis.) 03/03/1898

---Welsch, Henry (58th Birthday - 2 Mar. 1898) << b. 1840

Henry Welsch and Cullen Ayer were born on the same day of the month, but a year apart, and they have often celebrated the day together. Yesterday, March 2d, was Henry’s 58th and Cull’s 57th anniversary and they celebrated it together at the home of Mr. Ayer, in the town of Unity, and we gamble they had a good time. Mr. Welsch was accompanied by his wife.

---Source: Colby Phonograph (Colby, Clark County, Wis.) 01/05/1899

Fred Kops purchased the dray business of Henry Welsch and took possession Monday morning. Fred is a young man full of life and energy and when he becomes fully acquainted with the business will, we believe make a hustler. He asks the old patrons to give him their work and he will endeavor to merit their patronage. His headquarters will be with T. Bleichroth and all orders left there will have prompt attention.

---Source: Colby Phonograph (Colby, Clark County, Wis.) 03/09/1899

---Welsch, Henry & Emma (Divorce - 2 Mar. 1899)

Henry Welsch and his attorney, R. B. Salter, went to Eau Claire, last Thursday, where Judge O’Neill was holding court, and presented his case in divorce proceedings. He was granted a full divorce from his wife Emma. Terms of divorces, alimony, etc., not stated. They returned home on the limited the same night.

---Source: CLARK COUNTY REPUBLICAN PRESS (Neillsville, Wis.) 03/16/1899

---Welsch, Anna (Marriage - MAR 1899)

Married, at the residence of James Hewett in this city, H. A. Bright of Black River Falls, and Miss Anna Welsch of Neillsville, Clark County, Rev. G. W. Longenecker officiating. Mr. Bright is a prominent business man of the Falls, and is well known throughout this county. The bride has lived here for several years, making her home at Mr. Hewett's. She is a bright and capable young lady and has made for herself a large circle of friends. Mr. Bright is certainly to be congratulated, and Black River Falls also. What is our loss is their gain. They left immediately for a wedding trip to Hot Springs, Ark.

---Source: NEILLSVILLE TIMES (Neillsville, Clark County, Wis.) 03/16/1899

---Welsch, Anna #2 (11 MAR 1899)

H.A. Bright of Black River Falls and Miss Anna Welsch were married Saturday morning at the home of James Hewett by Rev. G.W. Longenecker, and they took the 7:29 train for Chicago and Hot Springs, Ark. They got rather the best of their friends who were loaded with rice and old shoes and escaped the crowd of friends at the Falls by going around the other way. Mr. Bright is the well known logger, stock raiser and farmer, and the bride ahs conducted a millinery business here (Neillsville, Clark Co., Wis.), where she is very popular. All unite in wishing them a happy life together.

---Source: Colby Phonograph (Colby, Clark County, Wis.) 05/11/1899

---Mais, Emma (Marriage - 10 May 1899)

The first marriage license issued in Clark county was to Henry Welsch, Jr., a notice of whose marriage with Miss Emma Mais will be found in the Unity Units. [newspaper column] Henry and his bride have hosts of friends here who will endorse all that is said in the "Units."

*** Note: The date of marriage is from the Wisconsin Marriage Index, Pre-1907 Clark County, Wisconsin. In the index, Emma’s surname is spelled as Mier.

---Source: Colby Phonograph (Colby, Clark County, Wis.) 03/27/1902

---Welsch, Mildred (MAY 1901 - 17 MAR 1902)

Mildred, the baby daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Welsch, died at the home of her parents at Bright, Clark Co., on Monday, March 17th, 1902, aged 10 months. The funeral was held Wednesday, the 19th, from St. Paul’s Church at Green Grove, Clark Co., Rev. A. Kuring officiating. Mr. and Mrs. Welsch will have the sympathy of a large circle of friends and relatives in their bereavement.

---Source: Colby Phonograph (Colby, Clark County, Wis.) Thursday, 07/08/1909

In a private letter received from Fred M. Carver, who is erecting a large sawmill for the R. Conhor Co., at Laona, he states that last Thursday Louis Welsch, formerly of this city, was quite seriously hurt, by being struck on the side of the head, by a 140 pound weight, splitting his right ear, and making a bad gash in the side of his head, which necessitated taking five stitches.

----Source: Greenwood Gleaner (Greenwood, Clark Co., Wis.) 11/18/1909

---Welsch, Paulina (26 OCT 1909)

Bright, Clark Co., Wis., Nov 9, 1909 - Miss Paulina Welsch of Colby was united in marriage at Menominee, Mich., on Tuesday, October, 26, 1909, to Mr. B.L. Barber of Beaver Dam, and were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. H.A. Bright of this place, Mrs. Bright being a sister of Miss Welsch. Mr. Barber is secretary and general manager of the J.S. Powell Mfg. Co. of Beaver Dam and a highly respected young businessman. Mr. and Mrs. Barber left November 8 for a hunting trip in the north and will return to Beaver Dame November 20, where they will make their future home and where they will be at home to their many friends after that date. The wishes for them of a long a prosperous future are many, in which the Gleaner heartily joins.

---Source: COLBY PHONOGRAPH (Colby, Wis.) 12/09/1909

---Rossman, Sophia (7 DEC 1909)

Henry Welsch Sr. of this city (Colby, Clark Co., Wis.), and Mrs. Sophia L. Rossman of Marshfield were married at the home of the bride, in that city, Tuesday evening, Dec. 7th, 1909, by Rev. H. C. Postlewaite, pastor of the Presbyterian Church, in the presence of Mr. and Mrs. W. Winebrenner of Arpin, latter a daughter of the bride. Mr. and Mrs. George Engeldinger of Colby, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Engeldinger, Mrs. Peter Reese, and Mrs. Chas. Rudahn of Marshfield.

They left the next morning on a two month wedding trip to be spent with relatives of the groom and bride in Washington, Manitowoc and Ozaukee Counties.

Mr. Welsch is one of the old settlers of Colby, having settled on a farm here in the early seventies. He has always been a hardworking man and strictly honest. The bride is a stranger to us, but is spoken of in the highest terms by those acquainted with her.

They will make their home in this city after April 1st.

---Source: Colby Phonograph (Colby, Clark County, Wis.) 02/15/1912

---Welsch, Nola (12th Birthday - 4 Feb. 1912)

Eleven little girls sprung a surprise on Nola Welsch Feb. 4th, the occasion being her twelfth birthday. She was so surprised and pleased she cried before looking at the gifts she received. The following were present: Violeta Frome, Francis and Margaret Will, Helen Schaller, Tressa Umhoefer, Elizabeth *** Note: The rest of the article was cut off and was not available at the time of transcription (daughter of Henry Welsch, Jr.)

---Source: Colby Phonograph (Colby, Clark County, Wis.) 02/29/1912

---Welsch, Henry Sr. (2 MAR 1839 - 21 FEB 1912)

As announced last week, Henry Welsch Sr., one of our oldest settlers, was found dead at his home on Thursday, having passed away Wednesday night, Feb. 21st, 1912, of heart failure. He was around as usual all day Wednesday and went home near the supper hour. Not appearing for dinner the next day at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Tom Selves, Tom went to the house and found him lying on the bed dead. He was fully dressed and everything goes to show that he lay down on the bed for a rest before retiring for the night, and dropped into that long and peaceful sleep from which there is no awakening.

Henry Welsch Sr., was born in Prussia, March 2nd, 1839, and was therefore aged 72 years, 11 months and 19 days at the time of his death. He came with his parents to the United States in 1847, and settled in Sheboygan County, Wis., where he made his home until 1876. August 17th, 1862, he was enlisted as a private in Company H, 26th Wis. Vol. Infantry, and served until Oct. 14th, 1863, when he was honorably discharged on account of disability caused by a gunshot wound received in the battle of Chancellorsville, May 2nd, 1863. He was united in marriage to Miss Emma Sidell, Nov. 12th, 1863, and to this union were born ten children: Daniel P. of Spokane, Wash.; Anna, Mrs. H.A. Bright of Bright; Minnie, Mrs. Thos. Selves of Colby; Henry of Colby; William F. of Nightingale, Canada; Lulu, Mrs. Julius Palmetier of Withee; Emma, Mrs. Conway of Colby; Paulina, Mrs. B.A. Barber of Beaver Dam; Louis of Laona; Richard, who died when a baby. All of the surviving children, except Dan and Will, were here to attend the funeral.

In 1876 Mr. Welsch came to Colby with his family and purchased land on Section 24, town of Colby, Clark Co., 1 west, now Green Grove township, and carved out one of the best farms in this section of Clark County, where he continued to reside except for a short time spent in Hemlock in the mercantile business, until the death of his wife, which occurred Sept. 13th, 1896. It was in 1887 he removed to this city and has since resided here. He was a member of the Colby Lodge No. 234, I.O.O.F. and I.N. Earl Post No. 112 G.A.R.

In May 1890 he was married to Mrs. Emma Penny, from whom he was later divorced. Dec. 7th, 1909, he was united in marriage to Mrs. Sophia L. Rossman of Marshfield, who survives him.

The funeral was held Sunday under the auspices of the Odd Fellows, and after a short service at St. John’s Church, conducted by Rev. J. Bizer, the remains were taken to Greenwood, accompanied by the relatives and a delegation of Odd Fellows where, assisted by the Odd Fellows of Greenwood, the beautiful service of the Order was performed at the grave, and the body laid to rest by the side of his wife and child in the Greenwood Cemetery.

---Source: COLBY PHONOGRAPH (Colby, Wis.) 09/09/1915

---Conway, Emma (8 SEP 1915)

Frank G. Pope, a prominent businessman in Medford, Wis., and Mrs. Emma Conway, one of our most estimable young ladies, were united in marriage in this city (Colby, Clark Co., Wis.), at the home of the bride’s sister, Mrs. J.T. Selves, by Justice Frank Firnstahl, at 4:30 Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 8th, 1915. Halbert and Margaret Conway, son and daughter of the bride, were their attendants. Following the ceremony an excellent wedding supper was served, after which the couple left by auto for Withee, where they took the evening train for the Twin Cities, to attend the Minnesota State Fair. They will make their home in Medford.

---Source: COLBY PHONOGRAPH (Colby, Clark County, Wis.) 04/20/1933

---Dunham, Garnet Frances (1901? - 29 Mar. 1933)

Former Colbyite Dies in East Detroit Mar. 29

Mrs. Garnet Frances Dunham, a niece of Mrs. J. T. Selves and of H. Welsch, died in St. Joseph’s hospital in East Detroit, Wednesday, March 29th, at the age of thirty-two. Funeral services were held at the Hubbard and Clyne Chapel Monday morning at 8:30 o’clock and at nine o’clock at St. Veronice church with the Rev. Fr. Cox officiating. Burial was made in Mount Olivet cemetery. Surviving Mrs. Dunham are her husband, a son, Wayne, her mother, Mrs. Lula Palmatier and a sister, Mrs. Earl Conch, both of Glendale, Calif. She also leaves two sisters, Mrs. Nowack of East Detroit and Mrs. Claire Young of Canton, South Dak.

The deceased was well known here as Garnie Palmatier and was liked by everybody, old and young. She visited Colby four years ago with her son and her death was a great shock to all her relatives as it was so sudden and they will miss her.

---Source: Colby Phonograph (Colby, Clark County, Wis.) 06/14/1934

---Welsch, Sophia (15 Dec. 1849 - 9 June 1934)

Mrs. Sophia Welsch, aged 84, a resident of Colby for nearly twenty-five years, died shortly after one o’clock on the morning of June 9th. She had been in failing health for several months and death was due to the complications of advanced age.

Sophia Johnson was born on Dec. 15, 1849, in Sweden and came, when a child, to America with her parents, who settled in northern Indiana. On Dec. 6, 1874, she was married to John B. Rossman. In 1887 they moved to Marshfield, where they resided until Mr. Rossman’s death in 1906. In 1909 she was married to Henry J. Welsch of Colby and moved to this city, where Mr. Welsch preceded her in death twenty-two years ago. Surviving relatives are a daughter, Mrs. Jessie Winebrenner and her son, Hubert, and a son, Dan Rossman, of Sand Point, Idaho.

Mrs. Welsch was a member of the Methodist Episcopal church and the Ladies’ Aid and also of the Woman’s Relief Corps.

Funeral services were held on Monday at 1 p.m. from the Methodist church, the Rev. C. Paul Nulton officiating, and internment was made in Hillside cemetery, Marshfield. The pall bearers were Mr. Wicker, Mr. Forbish, Mr. Loos, Mr. Welsch, Mr. Bushman and Mr. J. Rossman.

Out of town relatives and friends who were here for the funeral were as follows: Mr. and Mrs. Rossman of Polly, Wis., Mr. and Mrs. George Bushman and daughter, Rocelia, and Mrs. Louis Herman of Gilman, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Rossman of Loyal, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Rossman and daughter, Inez of Thorpe, Mr. and Mrs. John Stahl of Arpin, Mrs. Ella Huber and Henry Kuntz of Marshfield, Mrs. Drace, Stanley, Mr. and Mrs. Rew Winebrenner and daughters, Beryl, Mrs. Hawse and Iris of Arpin.

---from site BIO page

---Source: COLBY PHONOGRAPH (Colby, Clark County, Wis.) 10/27/1938

---Selves, Mr./Mrs. J. T. (50th Anniv. - 24 Oct. 1938)

Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Selves of Colby celebrated their golden wedding anniversary Sunday when relatives and neighbors were entertained at dinner and supper at St. John’s hall, covers being laid for forty. Out of town people present were Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Welsch and Mr. and Mrs. B. Rause of Chicago, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Tiffany of Lake Forest, Ill., Mr. and Mrs. Ted Selves and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Selves of Neillsville, Mrs. A. S. Armstrong and Mrs. Donald Armstrong of Greenwood, Mrs. H. A. Bright, Mr. and Mrs. B. S. Barber and Miss Margaret Conway of Minneapolis.

Mr. Selves was born on Feb. 2nd, 1858, at Buffalo, N.Y., and came to Clark county with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Selves, when he was five years of age. They engaged in farming near Neillsville. Mrs. Selves, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Welsch, was born in Town Mosel, Sheboygan county, on Sept. 5th, 1867. The family moved to Colby when she was nine years of age and Colby always was her home with the exception of a few years spent in other parts of Clark county.

Mr. and Mrs. Selves were married in Colby on October 24, 1888, and resided in Colby for the past thirty-seven years. For a time, they lived at Neillsville, four years on a farm at Green Grove and three years at Bayfield where Mr. Selves was foreman in a lumber camp. He also worked for a number of years on rivers, driving logs down the Popple river, through the Black river and down the Mississippi. He recalls one strenuous trip when the dam broke on the Black river and he was obliged to pull off his clothes and swim to shore. He also did teaming for several years but says that he enjoyed log driving more than any other line of work he did. Mr. Selves served Colby as alderman for one term. He retired from active work twelve years ago after an operation.

Mr. and Mrs. Selves have one son, Harry, who resides in Colby. A daughter died a number of years ago. Mr. Selves has two brothers, Richard and Edward Selves, who reside on farms near Neillsville. Mrs. Selves has three sisters, and four brothers, Mrs. Lulu Palmetier of Los Angeles, Cal., Mrs. Anna Bright and Mrs. Pauline Barber of Minneapolis, Henry J. Welsch of Colby, William Welsch of Spokane, Washington, and Louis Welsch of Chicago.

---Obit: Selves, J. Thomas (1857-1943)

---Source: Wausau Daily Record Herald - Friday, Nov. 26, 1943

J. Thomas Selves, 86, died at the Clark county hospital near Owen, Wisconsin, Wednesday night. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock at the Lulloff funeral home and at 2 o'clock at the First Evangelical and Reformed church in Colby, Clark Co., Wisconsin. The Rev. David Grether will officiate and interment will be made in the Colby cemetery.

Mr. Selves was born February 2, 1857, in Buffalo, N.Y. At the age of seven, he accompanied his parents to a farm just outside Neillsville, Clark Co., Wisconsin. There, he worked in the woods and for many years was a foreman in local sawmills.

He was married Miss Minnie Welsch, October 24, 1888, in Colby. Twelve years later they moved to Colby. Mr. Selves served as the sexton of the Colby cemetery, a drayman for H. J. Welsch and as a breeder of horses. He died following a head injury from a fall, about a week ago. Surviving are the widow; one son, Harry Selves, Owen, and two brothers: Richard and Edward Selves, both of Neillsville, Wisconsin.

---Source: Colby Phonograph (Colby, Clark County, Wis.) 12/02/1943

---Selves, J. Thomas (2 Feb. 1857 - 24 Nov. 1943)

J. Thomas Selves died at the Clark County Hospital at Owen Wednesday, Nov. 24th, at midnight of a head injury which he suffered in a fall about a week previous to his death. Funeral services were held at the Lulloff Funeral Home Sunday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock and at the First Ev. and Reformed church at 2:00 o’clock, Rev. D. Grether officiating and internment was made in the Colby cemetery. Pall bearers were Ernst Mandel, Walter Wiersig, Chas. Schelling, Fred Schwierske, Con. Niggeman and C. J. Bane.

Mr. Selves was born in Buffalo, N.Y., on Feb. 2, 1857, thus reaching the age of 86 years, nine months and 22 days. At the age of seven he moved with his parents to a farm near Neillsville where as a young man he worked in the woods and for many years was foreman of a sawmill. He was married on Oct. 24, 1888, in Colby to Miss Minnie Welsch. Twelve years later, he and his wife moved to the city of Colby where Mr. Selves worked as the sexton of the cemetery, drayman for H. J. Welsch and was a breeder of fine horses.

Surviving the deceased are his widow, one son, Harry, of Owen and two brothers, Richard and Edward of Neillsville.

Out of town people here for the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Richard Selves, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Selves and five daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Blackman, Mr. and Mrs. Lisd, Mrs. Share, Herb Brown and Mrs. Ernest Smder, all of Neillsville, Harry Selves of Owen, Mr. and Mrs. Hinds of Marshfield, Mr. and Mrs. Saniske of Granton and Mr. and Mrs. Louis Welsch of North Chicago.

---Source: Colby Phonograph (Colby, Clark County, Wis.) 05/12/1949

---Welsch, Mr./Mrs. H. J. (50th Anniv. - 10 May 1949)

Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Welsch celebrated their golden wedding anniversary Tuesday and their son in law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. N. L. Dessloch, who were married 25 years January 24, 1949, celebrated at the same time. Relatives gathered at the home in the afternoon and at 5:00 o’clock dinner was served at St. Mary’s gymnasium to the immediate family. Open house was held for relatives and friends from 7:00 to 9:00 P.M.

Mr. and Mrs. Welsch were married May 10, 1899, at St. Mary’s rectory by Father Capella. Their attendants were Lou Welsch and Carrie Collier and Paul Mais and Minnie Popp. The only attendant present at the celebration Tuesday was Lou Welsch. Mr. Welsch was born in the town of Mosel, Sheboygan county, on May 9th, 1869, and Mrs. Welsch, nee Emma Mais, was born in the town of Unity, Clark county, on May 5th, 1876. Mr. Welsch owned and operated a cheese factory in the town of Unity for four years, then he and Mrs. Welsch moved to Bright where Mr. Welsch was foreman for his brother in law, H. A. Bright, who owned and operated a large saw mill and several farms. In 1910, they moved to the city of Colby where Mr. Welsch went into the coal and dray business which he still operates at the present time. They have one daughter, Mrs. N. L. (Nola) Dessloch.

Relatives and friends who attended the celebration from out of town were Mrs. Anna Bright and Mrs. Pauline Barber of Minneapolis, Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Welsch of North Chicago, Ill., Dr. and Mrs. E. M. Dessloch of Prairie du Chien, Mrs. Anna Curran of Phillips, Mrs. Elizabeth Mais of Medford, Mr. and Mrs. Don Armstrong, Mrs. A. Armstrong, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Engelking and Mrs. A. Leider, all of Abbotsford, Mr. and Mrs. Orville Schultz of Unity, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Halverson and daughter, Rachel, of Owen, and Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Bauer of Wausau.

Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Welsch and Mr. and Mrs. N. L. Dessloch wish to thank all those who so kindly remembered them on this day.

---Source: Colby Phonograph (Colby, Clark County, Wis.) 02/26/1953

---Bright, Anna (1866 - 23 Feb. 1953)

Mrs. Anna Bright of Minneapolis, a sister of H. J. Welsch and Minnie Selves of Colby, L. A. Welsch of North Chicago, Ill., Mrs. Paulene Barber of Minneapolis, and Mrs. Lulu Palmatier of California, died February 23 at the age of 87 years. Funeral services will be held in Minneapolis, Minn., and burial at Greenwood, Wis., in spring.

---Source: Colby Phonograph (Colby, Clark County, Wis.) 09/22/1960

---Selves, Minnie K. (5 Sept. 1867 - 17 Sept. 1960)

Mrs. Minnie Selves died at the Clark County Hospital at Owen Saturday afternoon at 2:30 P.M., a heart attack being the cause of her death. Funeral services were conducted at the First Evangelical and Reformed church in Colby Tuesday afternoon, Rev. Orval Egbert of Greenwood officiating, and internment was made in the Colby cemetery. Pall bearers were George Tesmer, W. M. Barr, Arthur Wiersig, Fred Schwierske, Emil Wolk and Ervin Eggebrecht.

Minnie K. Welsch was born on September 5, 1867, in Mosel, Sheboygan county, and received her education in German School, Brown Settlement, near Hemlock, Wis. She married J. Thomas Selves in 1888 in Colby. After their marriage, they farmed in Neillsville and Green Grove before coming to Colby 60 years ago. She was a member of Rebecca Lodge and First Evangelical and Reformed church.

Surviving are a son, Harry Lester Selves and a sister, Mrs. Bert S. Barber of Minneapolis, Minn. Her husband, five brothers and three sisters preceded her in death.

Out of town people here for the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. James Crag of North Chicago, Ill., Mrs. Bert S. Barber of Minneapolis, Minn., Lee Selves, Mrs. Nick Scherer, Mrs. Ernest Snyder, Mrs. James Pudlas of Neillsville, Mrs. Al Armstrong of Abbotsford, Mr. and Mrs. Geisler of Greenwood.

Mrs. Selves was well known for her fine Christian character and her pleasant disposition with a kind word for everyone and all things.

Father of the wife of Daniel P. Welsch

---Source: LOYAL TRIBUNE (Loyal, Clark County, Wis.) 04/27/1916

---Haskin, John E. (28 MAR 1881 - 21 APR 1916)

Mr. John E. Haskin passed away in death at his home Friday afternoon at three o'clock after months of illness of dropsy and heart trouble.

The deceased was born in the town of Beaver, Clark County Wis., March 28, 1881. He was married to Miss Ethel Anderson Nov. 29, 1906. After living three years on his father's farm they moved to Wibaux, Mont. He came back to Wisconsin Feb. 17, 1916, thinking the change would benefit him.

He leaves to mourn his loss his wife and three children, Glen, Charles and Donald, an aged father and mother, and brother Will of Almira, Wash., Mrs. Rose Welsch of Spokane and Carl Haskin of Sidney, Mont.

He was a kind and affectionate husband and father. His death brought a great sorrow to the happy home circle and everyone will join with us in expressing our sincere sympathy to the bereaved relatives.

The funeral took place Monday afternoon at the home of George Anderson, Rev. Powell conducting the services. Interment took place at the Loyal Cemetery.

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CHILDREN, and other family members…

SON: "His marriage to Emma Mais took place in Colby on May 10, 1899"

1900 United States Federal Census

Name: Henry Welsch Jr Age: 31 Birth Date: May 1869

Spouse's Name: Emma D Marriage Year: 1899 Years Married: 1

Residence: Beaver & Unit Towns, Clark, Wisconsin

Home in 1900: Unity, Clark, Wisconsin

Household Members: Name Age

Henry J Welsch 31 WI-Ger-Ger May 1869 Cheese Maker

Emma D Welsch 24 WI-WI-WI May 1876 1 of 1 children living

Nola L Welsch 3/12 WI-WI-WI Feb 1900

1905 June 1 - Wisconsin State Census

Name: Henry J Welsch Birth Location: Wisconsin Est. Birth Year: abt 1869

Residence County: Clark Locality: Unity

Household Members: Name Age

Henry J Welsch 36 WI Cheese Maker

Emma Welsch 29 WI

Nola Welsch 5 WI

Tree:

Name: Daniel P Welsch Spouse: Rose M Mnu << Haskin

Birth: Nov 1864 - WI (Wisconsin) Death: 2 Sep 1951 - WA (Washington)

Son: Melvin Theodore Welsch (1890-1959)

---Source: Colby Phonograph (Colby, Clark County, Wis.) 05/24/1888

---Welsch, Baby Girl (Birth - 23 May 1888) << right age for Ethel in 1900 Census

A brand new girl put in an appearance at the home of D. P. Welsch, yesterday morning. Dan set up the cigars and says she weighs something less than a ton. Congratulations are in order.

1900 United States Federal Census

Name: Daniel Welsch Age: 35 Birth Date: Nov 1864

Spouse's Name: Rose Marriage Year: 1886 Years Married: 14

Home in 1900: Sheboygan Ward 8, Sheboygan, Wisconsin

Household Members: Name Age

Daniel Welsch 35 WI-Ger-Ger

Rose Welsch 34 Rose M. Haskin

Otis Welsch 13

Ethel Welsch 12 23 May 1888

Melvin Welsch 10

Washington Death Index, 1940-1996

Name: Daniel P Welsch Date of Death: 2 Sep 1951 Age: 86 Est. Birth Year: abt 1865

Gender: Male Certificate: 15761

1900 United States Federal Census

Name: William F Welsch Age: 29 Birth Date: Apr 1871 Birthplace: Wisconsin

Spouse's Name: Ida A W Marriage Year: 1899 Years Married: 1

Home in 1900: Beaver, Clark, Wisconsin

Household Members: Name Age

William F Welsch 29 WI-Ger-Ger Apr 1871 Head Cheese Maker

Ida A W Welsch 21 WI-Ger-Ger Nov 1878 Wife 1 of 1 child living

Verner Welsch 6/12 WI-WI-WI Nov 1899 Son

Louisa Brown 12 WI-Ger-Ger Jun 1886 Sister-in-law School

1910 United States Federal Census

Name: Mennie Selves Age in 1910: 42 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1868

Relation to Head of House: Wife Spouse's Name: Thomas

Home in 1910: Colby West Ward, Clark, Wisconsin

Household Members: Name Age

Thomas Selves 52 NY-Eng-Eng m. 21 years Real Estate - land sales

Minnie Selves 42 WI 2 of 2 children living

Harry Selves 20 WI-NY-WI

Margaret Selves 16 WI-NY-WI

California Death Index, 1940-1997

Name: Louisa Welsch Palmatier Mother's Maiden Name: Seidel Father’s Surnames: Welsch

Birth Date: 27 Jun 1873 Birthplace: Wisconsin

Death Date: 28 Jun 1954 Death Place: Los Angeles

1900 United States Federal Census

Name: Lulu Palmatier Age: 26 Birth Date: Jun 1873 Birthplace: Wisconsin

Rel. to head-of-house: Wife Mother: # of living children: 2 Mother: How many children: 4

Spouse's Name: Julius Marriage Year: 1893 Years Married: 7

Residence: Sylvania Township, Wharton Township, Potter, Pennsylvania

Home in 1900: Sylvania, Potter, Pennsylvania

Household Members: Name Age

Julius Palmatier 29 NY-NY-NY July 1870 Bark Jobber (?)

Lulu Palmatier 26 WI-Ger-Ger June 1873

Gretchen Palmatier 3 PA-NY-WI April 1894

Gary N Palmatier 8/12 PA-NY-WI Sept 1899

1920 United States Federal Census

Name: Lulu W Palmatier Age: 45 years Estimated Birth Year: abt 1875

Rel. Head of House: Head Marital Status: Divorced Home owned: Rent

Home in 1920: Marshfield Ward 5, Wood, Wisconsin

Household Members: Name Age

Lulu W Palmatier 45 WI-Ger-Ger Tailoress - Department Store

Capitolla V Palmatier 17 WI-NY-WI abt 1903

Louisa J Palmatier 15 PA-NY-WI abt 1905

1900 United States Federal Census

Name: Emma Conway Age: 24 Birth Date: Mar 1876

Mother: number of living children: 2 Mother: How many children: 2

Spouse's Name: Danil P Marriage Year: 1897 Years Married: 3

Home in 1900: Prentice, Price, Wisconsin

Household Members: Name Age

Danil P Conway 33 NY-Ire-Ire Jan 1867 Railroad Agt

Emma Conway 24 WI-Ger-Ger Mch 1876

Halbert Conway 1 WI-NY-WI Sept 1898

Maggret Conway 2/12 WI-NY-WI Mch 1900

1910 United States Federal Census

Name: Emma Conway Age in 1910: 35 Occupation: Dressmaker - shop

Relation to Head of House: Head Marital Status: Widowed

Home in 1910: Hull, Marathon, Wisconsin

Household Members: Name Age

Emma Conway 35 WI-Ger-Ger 2 of 2 children living

Halbert Conway 11 WI-WI-WI

Margaret Conway 10 WI-WI-WI

1920 United States Federal Census

Name: Emma Pope Age: 44 years Est. Birth Year: abt 1876 Birthplace: Wisconsin

Relation to Head of House: Wife Spouse's Name: F G

Home in 1920: Colby, Marathon, Wisconsin

Household Members: Name Age

F G Pope 48 NE-Scot-Eng Lumberman

Emma Pope 44 WI-Ger-Ger

Margaret Pope 19 WI-NE-WI

1900 United States Federal Census

Name: Louis Welsch Age: 20 Birth Date: Mar 1880 Birthplace: Wisconsin

Relationship to head-of-house: Boarder (F. M. & Barbara Tuttle family; saw mill operator)

Father's Birthplace: Germany Mother's Birthplace: Germany

Marital Status: Single Occupation: Laborer - Saw Mill

Home in 1900: Colby, Clark, Wisconsin

1910 United States Federal Census

Name: Louis Welsch Age in 1910: 27 Est. Birth Year: abt 1883

Married less than 1 year No children

Home in 1910: Laona, Forest, Wisconsin

Household Members: Name Age

Louis Welsch 27 WI-Can-Can Landing Boss - Saw Mill

Cordelia Welsch 18 MI-Can-Can

1930 United States Federal Census

Name: Pauline W Barber Age: 48 Est. Birth Year: abt 1882

Birthplace: Wisconsin Relation to Head of House: Lodger Occupation:

Age at first marriage: Paulina 28, Bert 34, Anna 32

Home in 1930: Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota

Household Members: Name Age

Anna W Bright 62 WI-Ger-Ger Widow Own Home, 15000 Rooming House Oper

Bert S Barber 54 WI-US-US Lodger Manager - Auto Sales << bro-in-law

Pauline W Barber 48 WI-Ger-Ger Lodger Operator - Beauty Parlor << sister

Albert D Conway 30 WI-WI-WI Lodger Owner-Oper - Dry Cleaners << nephew

Margaret I Conway 28 WI-WI-WI Lodger none << niece

9 other lodgers

1900 United States Federal Census

Name: Anna Bright Age: 34 Birth Date: May 1866 Birthplace: Wisconsin

Mother: number of living children: 0 Mother: How many children: 0

Spouse's Name: H A Marriage Year: 1899 Years Married: 1

Home in 1900: Black River Falls, Jackson, Wisconsin

Household Members: Name Age

H A Bright 64 Nova Scotia Oct 1835

Anna Bright 34 WI-Ger-Ger May 1866

Lottie Bright 33

Benjamin Bright 26

Harriet Bright 22

Edna Bright 19

Birdine Bright 17

Julia Bright 15

1905 Jun 1 - Wisconsin State Census

Name: Anna Bright Birth Location: Wisconsin Marital Status: Married

Estimated Birth Year: abt 1866 Relation: Wife Spouse's Name: Helbert A

Residence County: Clark Locality: Green Grove

Household Members: Name Age

Helbert A Bright 68 England-Eng Farmer

Anna Bright 39 WI-WI Housewife

1905 June 1 - Wisconsin State Census 2^nd Listing - Diff Location

Name: Anna Bright Birth Location: Wisconsin Marital Status: Married

Estimated Birth Year: abt 1865 Relation: Wife Spouse's Name: Halbert A

Residence County: Jackson Locality: Black River Falls

Household Members: Name Age

Halbert A Bright 70

Anna Bright 40

Lottie E Bright 38

Ben H Bright 31

Hattie B Bright 28

Edna L Bright 25

Birdine F Bright 22

Julia M Bright 20

1910 United States Federal Census

Name: Anna Bright Age in 1910: 44 Spouse's Name: H A

Home in 1910: Green Grove, Clark, Wisconsin

Household Members: Name Age

H A Bright 74 Canada Dairy Farmer d. 1913, Neillsville

Anna Bright 44 WI-Ger-Ger

Greenwood City Cemetery - EATON TOWNSHIP, CLARK COUNTY, WI

t Bright, Anna Welsh 00-C002-03 1866 16 May 1953 Halbert A. Bright 11 15 Mar 1899

b. 15 May 1866, Sheboygan Co. Obit says died 23 Feb 1953 in Minneapolis, MN

Parents: Henry & Emma Welsch Welsh cem. Rec. says she was 82

o Bright, Halbert 00-C002-03? 12 Oct 1835 2 Jan 1913 Anna Welsh 11 Mar 1899

His obit says his funeral was held in Black River Falls.

He may have been buried there, next to his 1^st wife?

---Neenah Menasha Northwestern, Oshkosh, Wisconsin 2 November 1976

Mrs. Pauline W. Barber, 95, who had been residing with a niece, Dr. Margaret Conway, 508 Scott Ave., died Monday at 12:15 a.m. at Pleasant Acres.

She was born in Greenwood on July 12, 1881, daughter of Henry and Emma Welsch, and was married in August 1909, to Bert S. Barber, who preceded her in death in December, 1943.

They had resided in Minneapolis for years, and she was a member of the University Chapter of Order of Eastern Star. She had attended Ripon College and Oshkosh Normal School.

Surviving are a stepson, J. L. Barber, Portland, Ore., four step-grandchildren and 13 step-great-grandchildren.

Graveside service will be held later at Greenwood Cemetery, Colby.

There will be no visitation at Fiss & Bills Funeral Home, in charge of arrangements.

Minnesota Death Index, 1908-2002

Name: Bert S Barber Death Date: 7 Dec 1943 Death County: Hennepin

State File Number: 023291 Certificate Number: 023291 Certificate Year: 1943

Record Number: 937134

Emma Mais - wife of Henry Welsch, Jr.

1880 United States Federal Census

Name: Emma Meiss Age: 4 Est. Birth Year: abt 1876 Birthplace: Wisconsin

Father's Name: Stephan Father's birthplace: Wisconsin

Mother's Name: Magaretha Mother's birthplace: Wisconsin

Home in 1880: Two Rivers, Manitowoc, Wisconsin

Household Members: Name Age

Stephan Meiss 28

Magaretha Meiss 25

John Meiss 6

Emma Meiss 4

Louisa Meiss 2

Contributors

Paul Forster, Marsha Hosfeld, Janet Schwarze