Bio: Tarr, Charles M. (1881)
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---Source: 1881 History of Northern Wisconsin, pg. 226.

BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH OF CHARLES M. TARR

CHARLES M. TARR, lumberman, Cartwright, was born in Lowell, Mass., Jan. 2. 1848. When six years old came with his father to Barton, Washington Co. In 1857, his father moved into Tarr Valley, Monroe Co., he being the first settler in that valley. In 1878 Charles M. purchased of David W. Cartwright a half interest in Cartwright's mill, and entered into the lumbering business. He was married in Tunnel City, Jan. 19, 1872, to Miss Albima A. Winship, of that place. She was born in Little, Cattaraugus Co., N. Y., April 28, 1850, and in 1854, with her parents, came to Wisconsin. They have five children —Nathan W., William J., Jessie A., Delia E. and Charles A. All, except Charles, were born in Monroe County. Mr. Tarr is a joint owner of upwards of 1,000 acres of timber land in Chippewa and Barron counties; also owns 400 acres of cranberry land in Monroe County, near Valley Junction.