Longwood Township PioneersB, Clark Co., WI

Ira C. Barr, a blacksmith of Longwood, was born in Zorra, Oxford Co, Ontario, August 16 1842, the son of George and Martha (Richardson) Barr, the former a native of New York State, and the latter of Ontario. The father was a farmer by occupation, and was taken by his parents to Ontario when two years old. They had nine children, six of whom survive: Ira, Esther, Annie, Caleb, Abraham and Ransler. He removed to Lapeer Co, Michigan, in January 1865, where he lived several years, working in the sawmills in the summer, and in the blacksmith shops in winter. He came to Greenwood, in 1878, and remained until 1886, and that year removed to Longwood, where he has since followed his trade. He also owns four and a half acres of land in this place. Mr. Barr was married November 11, 1870 to Charlotte Fusee, born August 10, 1848, the daughter of Anthony and Louisa (McNally) Fusee. Mr. and Mrs. Barr had seven children, four of whom are now living: Anthony, George, Jessie and Albert. Both himself and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. History 1891 (Charlotte Fusee Barr next married Joseph Niman) 1905 census residence #114 owns farm: Sharlotte A. 56, widow, born Canada, son Alva W. 20, born WI, blacksmith.

Charlotte Fusee, daughter of Antoine and Louis Fusee, was born in the province of Ontario, Aug 10 1848. She was united in marriage to Ira Barr in 1869 and they then moved to Le Pere, Mich. To this union seven children were born four sons and three daughters, two daughters and one son dying in infancy. In 1879 they moved to Greenwood where Mr. Barr engaged in the Blacksmith business. In 1886 Mr. Barr bought a blacksmith shop in Longwood, where they resided until his death in Oct. 1892. In 1922 she was again united in marriage to Joseph Niman of Rockford, Ill., where they resided until his death Aug. 24, 1926. The accident of breaking her hip, and which led to Mrs. Niman's death occurred while she was at the home of her late sister, Mrs. Abe Barr, at Thorp, Wis., and she was taken to St. Joseph's hospital at Chippewa Falls. Four months ago she was removed to Greenwood, where she was under the care of a nurse up to the time of her death, March 23, 1932, at the age of 83 years, 7 months and 13 days. Her sister preceded her in death about two weeks before. She leaves to mourn her loss four sisters and two brothers, three sons, A. C. Barr of Greenwood, George of Silverton, Oregon, William A. of Glacier Park, Mont., and one daughter, Jessie, Mrs. A.H. McCarty of Longwood, Wis.

Mr. and Mrs. Ira Barr, of Longwood, mourn the loss of a son aged 1 year, whose death took place on Sunday morning last.

BARR marriage 5 July 1900
At the home of Chas. F. Carleton and wife in the Town of Weston, near Tioga, Rev. W. T. Hendren last Thursday, July 5 1900, spoke the word that makes Mr. Anthony C. Barr and Miss Ethel B. Carleton one for the remainder of their days. Only the family of the bride was present, excepting Henry Carleton and wife and their daughter, Miss Belle, of York. The groom is the popular blacksmith and implement dealer of Longwood. A year or two ago she attended the Greenwood High School. Recently she moved with her parents to their place near Tioga. Her friends at Longwood will be pleased to have her back among them once more. Mr. and Mrs. Barr will make their home for the present time with his mother.

Mr. Barr, 65, who had been ill but a short time, died Tuesday afternoon, January 12, at 3:00 o'clock. Mrs. Barr, 54, who has been ill for some time, died early Wednesday morning January 13, at 12:30 o'clock. Mrs. Ethjel Carlston Barr was born in Neillsville on September 10, 1882, and resided in Clark Co until the time of her death. Anthony C. Barr was born in Ataca, Mich, Aug 21 1871. He came to Longwood (c1880) with his parents when he was nine years old. At the age of 16 he took up the blacksmith trade and remained at Longwood until 1910 when he and his family moved to Greenwood and where he successfully operated a blacksmith shop since. Mr. and Mrs. Barr were united in marriage July 5, 1900. Five children were born to them: (Elsie) Mrs. R. S. Nyeland, Williamsport, Penn., (Hazel) Mrs. Joseph Brauneis, Greenwood; Charles, Neillsville; (Viola) Mrs. Raymond Shaw, Neillsville; and Jessie, R.N., Cleveland, Ohio. They are also survived by the following grandchildren: Jeanette Elsie Brauneis, Charles Gordon Brauneis, Helen Marie Brauneis, Shirley Rae Shaw, Beverly Jean Shaw, Sandra Joy Barr and Carrol Jean Barr. Mrs. Barr is survived by her aged mother, Mrs. C. M. Bradford and two brothers, Free and T.V. Carleton of Neillsville. Mr. Barr is survived by two brothers, George of Silverton, Ore, and Alva of Glacer Park, Mont, and one sister, Mrs. A.H. McCarty of Longwood.

1905 Plat book “Patrons”: Barr, A. C., Blacksmith and Township Clerk, S. 22, T. Longwood, P. O. Withee; Clark Co. resident since 1879.

1905 census residence #115 owns house: Barr, Anthony C. 33, blacksmith, wife Ethel B. 23, children Elsie M. 3, Hazel G. 10 months all born WI. (SE corner sec 22, 1915= 27 acres)

Louis C. Bartholomay married Jennie Groves (28 Jan 1873-7 Dec 1917) Both buried Riverside Cemetery with infant son, no name, born and died Jan 6, 1917 Herman Bartholomay (1878-1958) married May Barber (1891-1972); daughter Flora (unmarried 1Jan 1919-17 June 2000) all three buried Riverside Cemetery. 1905 census residence #92, rental farm. Bartholomay, Louis C. 34, born NY, stonemason, wife Jennie C. 32, born IA, child Mabel V. 8, born NY, other children all born WI: Edward W. 6, Helen 5, Florence 3, Minnie 1.Brothers: Bartholomay, Henry 31, born IA, Herman 26 born WI, both stonemasons

A very quiet and pretty wedding was solemnized at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Bartholomay, when their daughter, Mabel Laura was united in marriage to Mr. C. H. Peter Pederson, both of the town of Longwood. Rev. A. M. Ivey pronounced them man and wife. The young couple will make their home in the township of Longwood.

Miss Helen Bartholomay of this village (Withee) and Mr. Theodore Henricks of Thorp were quietly united in marriage at the residence of Justice of the Peace, C. F. Merriman. After the wedding the young couple left on the noon train for Milwaukee, where they will make a short visit. The bride is the daughter of Louis Bartholomay of this village. Mr. Henricks is a cheese maker in the town of Reseberg. After their return they will make their home in that township.

Hendricks, Helen nee Bartholomay (12 Feb 1900-10 Mar 1980)
Funeral services for Mrs. Helen J. Hendricks were conducted at Rux Funeral Home. Mrs. Hendricks, 80, of Spencer, died March 10, 1980. Helen Bartholomay was born to the late Louis and Jennie (nee Groves) Bartholomay in Waukesha on Feb. 12, 1900. She married Theodore Hendricks in Owen on Feb. 26, 1924, and they moved to Spencer in Sept. of 1979.
She is survived by her husband one son, Robert of Greenwood and two sisters, Mrs. Florence Paczocha of Milwaukee and Mrs. Mabel Pedersen of Milwaukee. Preceding her in death were two brothers and one sister.

BASSET & HOFFMAN 1880 sec 20 & 24 no residence (1905: sec 2 =Poppe sec 24=Meek)

Real Estate Transfer: Wm. T. Murray to John E. Bast, stee, Aug. 6, 1901, w1/2 sw 3-29 2w, 825. 1905 Longwood Plat Map sec 3 & 8 (no further info on Bast) 1915 sec 3 = Schmur sec 8 = Homemaker Land Co.

Funeral services and Masonic rites were conducted for E. A. Beeckler, Granton’s 90-year-old pioneer resident, who died at the Neillsville Hospital, the result of a fall in the basement of his home a week earlier. Burial in the Windfall cemetery beside his wife and two sons, Mrs. Beeckler preceded him in death in July 1937. Mr. Beeckler was born in Westminster, Canada, April 26, 1854, and when but a small boy he accompanied his parents to Sheboygan Co, where they settled on a farm near Waldo. When he was 18 years old he began teaching rural school and came to Clark County in 1878 to teach school in the Lynn district. He followed this profession for several years, later taking up farming, and for several years he operated a sawmill. He served as teacher, director, and clerk of the local district at various times, and since moving to the Village of Granton has served several terms as justice of the peace. His eight children surviving are George Beeckler, Neillsville; Bessie, Pearle, and Daphne Beeckler, at home; Mrs. Raymond (Haidee) Smith, Milwaukee; Mr. Earl (Thressa) Pickett, Spencer; and Mrs. Clark (Vera) Waterman and Ben Beeckler, Granton. A son, Rex, was killed in World War I and a grandson, James Waterman, was killed in a plane crash on Oahu, Hawaii, on May 12 of this year (1944). 1893 Longwood Plat map sec 21 (1905 = Thorson)

BELL, Arthur M. 42, born England, wife Clare C. 28, children Lee R. 6, Fred A. 4, all born WI. 1905 census residence #77 owns farm. Sec 17 (no further info on Bell) 1915 = Tisdale property

BENDER, Samuel F. 47, wife Edith M. 37, children Don A. 11, Roland H. 1, all born WI. 1905 census residence #72 owns farm. Sec 7 (no further info on Bender) 1915 = Pokel & Ramberg property

Carl Benson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bernt Hol was born Feb. 4, 1861 on a homestead known as Ericksmoen, located in the Township of Waller, Province of Solor in Norway. In April 1881, he immigrated to America, as had other sisters and brothers before him, and joined some of them at Blair. A short time later he secured employment with the Sawyer and Austin Lumber Co, working in the lumber camps in Clark Co during the winters and on the Sawyer farm, later known as the Bowen farm, located one mile west of Longwood, during the summers. He was employed by the Sawyer and Austin Company for approximately 16 years. On Oct 1 1891, he became united in marriage to Jorgine Marie Jorgenson at Eau Claire. From this wedlock were born four children, namely Leonard, Mathilde, Roy and Guy. Two sons, Roy and Guy, passed away during early manhood, and his wife, Jorgine, ordinarily called Gena, preceded him in death on Nov. 6, 1935. The greater part of Carl Benson s life was spent as a farmer in Longwood Township. Carl and Mrs. Benson were active in helping to form the present church organization in Longwood. Carl Benson died at the home of his nephew, Olaf Ericksmoen in Preston. His death, on Sept 26 1940, at the age of 79 years, 7 months and 22 days, is mourned by his two surviving children, Leonard and Mathilde one sister, Mrs. Olive Rund of Minneapolis, Minn., who on account of failing health was unable to attend. Funeral services were conducted from the Norwegian Lutheran Church at Longwood. Interment was made at the church cemetery.

1905 census residence #98 owns farm: Carl 43, wife Gena M. 35, both born Norway, children all born Wi: Leonard B. 11, Mathilda C. 9, Roy W. 2.

BENSON, Jorgine Marie nee Jorgenson (11 April 1870-6 Nov 1935)
Jorgine Marie Benson, daughter of Lars and Mathilde Jorgenson, was born at Kongsberg, Norway, April 11, 1870. She passed away at Longwood, Nov. 6, 1935. Mrs. Benson came to the United States with her mother in 1884 and joined her father in Longwood. The father preceded them by two years. She was married to Carl Benson in Eau Claire Oct 1 1892. To this union was born four children, one daughter and three sons. Two sons preceded her in death. She leaves to mourn her loss, her husband, Carl son, Leonard and daughter Mathilde Flaatten and three grandchildren: Jerome Flaateen, Leonard Jr. and Darlene Benson.

Funeral services were held at the Lutheran Church at Longwood for Guy Carl Benson, 22, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Benson, who died Feb 9 1930 following an attack of Quinsy (tonsillitis). The deceased was born July 17, 1907 in Longwood and received an elementary education in the local graded school. After serving for a time with the Burns Detective Agency in Chicago, he returned in 1927 to assist his father on the home place, where he had been employed most of the time since then. He is survived by his parents and the sister and brother.

BERRYMAN, C.W. 1905 & 1920 Plat map sec 11 & 12 no residence on properties

"H. A. Berryman who has served as night operator here for some months, went to St. Paul the first of the week to take examination, and has been promoted to an agency position."

Married, at the home of the bride’s parents, in the town of Unity, Clark Co., Wis., on Christmas Day, Dec. 25th, 1896, Mr. Henry J. Bickmore of Longwood, and Miss Clara Smith of the town of Unity. (Worked for Nye Lusk and Hudson in 1893 Longwood sec 10?)

Mr. Henry J. Bickmore passed away very suddenly June 15, 1912, only his family and a few friends being with him. Mr. Bickmore was born in Portage Co. Nov. 28, 1868, being 44 years, 6 months and 17 days old. When 15 years old he came with his parents to Unity, Wis., and afterwards moved to Tioga, Clark Co, where he lived until three years ago, when he moved to Polley, Wis., where he died. He leaves to mourn his untimely death, a wife (nee Clara Smith) and four children, John, age 14, Dora, age 12, Bennet, 8, George, 6, two sisters, Mrs. Jessie Florence and Mrs. May Lazotte. He died as he had lived, quietly and peaceably. He had been in failing health for some time. He acted as night watchman at Nye Lusk and Hudson's mill, and went to his work in his usual good spirits and health, laughing with his family; at eleven o’clock his wife heard him calling for help. She hurried to him, but before she could locate him he had ceased to answer her. When she found him he was in the creek, having missed the foot bridge, which he was in the habit of crossing in coming to and from work. How he came to be there or any of the other conditions will never be known, as he remained in an unconscious condition to the end. Everything that friends could do was done for the sorrowing family. His fellow workmen covered the casket with a beautiful blanket of American Beauty roses. The funeral was held at the house and the body was taken to York Center for internment. A delegation of friends from Polley accompanied the family to Stanley.

BLUNCK, John 40, wife Dora M. 40 both born Germany, children all born WI: John F.O. 15, Herman D.C. 13, Marguerita C.M. 12, Wenie A.M. (girl) 10, Wlm A.L. 6, Walter 3. 1905 census residence #86 owns farm. 1905 & 1920 Sec 16

One of the early settlers in the vicinity of Withee, Mrs. Dora Blunck, aged 82 years and 10 months was laid to rest in the Riverside cemetery. She passed away at her farm home in the Town of Longwood on Oct 6 1947, after succumbing to old age complications. For the past 47 years she had resided on the homestead. Dora Blunck, nee Dora Thormahlen, was born on Dec 7 1864, at Neumunster, Germany. As a young lady of 20 years she imigrated to America with her parents and family and lived in the vicinity of Thorp for 10 years. Here she met and married John Blunck on April 15 1888. Later they moved to the town of Longwood. Surviving her are her husband, two sisters, Mrs. Frank Banderrob, of Huntley, Montana, and Mrs. Peter Larsen of Bridges, Montana; three brothers, Carson, Delf, and William allof Bridges, Montana; four sons, John, Herman, William and Walter, all of Withee.

On Saturday afternoon occurred the marriage of Miss Elsie Jensen to Mr. Herman Blunk, both of the town of Longwood. The marriage ceremony took place at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. N. Jensen.

A home wedding was solemnized at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Cora Miller, when her daughter, Miss Laura, became the bride of Mr. John Blunck, a promising young businessman of the village of Withee. The contracting parties were attended by Miss Rose Miller, a sister of the bride, and Mr. Walter Blunck of Withee, a brother of the groom. Mr. and Mrs. Blunck will go to housekeeping in Withee, where the groom has rooms prepared for living, and they will be at home to their friends after June 1st.

Edward Bowen, aged seventy-five years, a prominent farmer in the town of Longwood died at his home. A nerve trouble was the immediate cause of his death, due undoubtedly to injuries received at the time of the burning of his home. In spite of the fact that everything was done by a devoted family to alleviate the pain, he suffered very keenly. Mr. Bowen was born in New York State and moved to his present home in Longwood in 1900. He carried on farming on an extensive scale, purchasing the Sawyer and Austin farm of 480 acres. On Feb 8 1869 he was married to Sophia Lange. Seven children were born to them, one of whom died in infancy. He leaves a wife and six children, John, George and Ed, Mrs. Horswill all of town of Longwood, Mrs. h. W. Selk of Lansford, N. D., Mrs. Hixon Mead of this village. He also leaves a brother, Erastus Bowen of Greenwood. The funeral took place from his residence, interment following at Columbus, WI beside the grave of a son who died when one year old.

1905 Plat book “Patrons”: Bowen, Edward, Farmer and Proprietor Anandale Stock Farm, S. 28, T. Longwood, P. O. Greenwood; Clark Co resident since 1899.

1905 census residence #7 owns farm “Ananda Stock Farm”: Edward 66 born NY, wife Sophia 54 born Germany, son George 32 born WI. Son-in-law Hixon M. Mead31, wife Edna Bowen Mead 25, children Russel B. 2, Mary S. 1 all born WI.

BOWEN marriage June 1901
Miss Edna Bowen was married to Mr. Hixon Mead of Longwood at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Bowen of Longwood.

April 1906: “Ed Bowen has moved his family back to the farm again.”

Nov 2, 1916: “Ed Bowen was fortunate to shoot another wolf last week.”

In 1899 he moved to Longwood with his parents. He was united in marriage to Dora McCarty on February 26, 1901. To this union were born four children. He is survived by his wife, two sons Howard of Neillsville and Richard of Longwood, two daughters, Lorraine of Chicago and Mrs. Vernon Sholtz of Waukesha. 1905 census residence #8 owns home: Ed 28, farm labor, wife Dora E. 22, son Howard 3, all born WI. 1905 & 1920 sec 33, + sec 27 in 1920

Miss Lorraine Bowen, daughter of Ed and Dora Bowen, town of Longwood and Lester Peterson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Angus Peterson, Westboro, were united in marriage in the parsonage of the Lutheran Church at Ogema. For the present Mr. and Mrs. Peterson will make their home with the bride’s mother in Longwood.

John BOWEN, treasurer of the town of Longwood, has been missing from his home since March 28. He has been in ill health and it is thought that he has wandered away. Sheriff Bradford has issued notices throughout the state offering a reward for information leading to finding him. Bowen is 62 years old; wore a red jumper; dark cap. He has gray hair; 5 foot 10 inches tall; smooth shaven; thin faced; walked lame on one leg. (No Clark Co. cemetery info.) 1905 census residence #9 owns farm: John 35, wife Olivia 23 born Norway, daughter Edna G. 2 born WI. (wife = Olivia “Libby” nee Bredeson Bowen 1881-1964 buried Riverside Cemetery. (No further info on the "missing" John Bowen.) 1920 sec 27 & 28

A wedding was solemnized Nov. 17, at the Ev. Lutheran Church in Waukegan, Ill., when Miss Edna Bowen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Bowen, residing four and one-half miles southwest of Withee was united in marriage to Mr. Rudy L. Berger, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Berger of Withee. The bride taught school for three years, after which she was employed at Stevens Point, in the offices of the Hardware Mutual Insurance Co. for the past year she has been at home because of illness. Mr. Berger is a young businessman of Withee, and a member of the village council. Since his graduation from school he has owned and managed the Berger Pharmacy. Mr. and Mrs. Berger returned home Tuesday from Illinois and for the present will make their home with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Berger.

G. F. Braun died at his home at Sheboygan, Wis. of pneumonia. Mr. Braun was born in Germany April 28, 1847 and was therefore 75 years, 1 month and 22 days of age. In the fall of 1871 he came to America and settled at Sheboygan, where he was foreman of a lime works for five years. In 1876 he came to Greenwood and purchased a farm in Braun Settlement, now known as the Woepse place, being one of the first settlers in that vicinity. In 1912 he sold the farm and again moved to Sheboygan, where he resided until death. On March 23, 1889 he was united in marriage to Miss Laura Hessel, the wedding taking place at Braun Settlement. Those who survive him are his wife, three brothers, Chris, Fred and Will Braun and two sisters, Mrs. Robert (Christine) Horn and Mrs. Frank (Louise) Horn, all of this city and vicinity. Funeral services were held at Sheboygan and at the Reformed Church. Interment was made in the Braun Settlement Cemetery, this cemetery having originally been started by the deceased many years ago. 1905 census residence #41 owns farm. Braun, Godfried 57, wife Laura 41, both born Germany, son Willie 6 born WI. Father Wilhelm Braun 84, widowed, born Germany.

Wm. Braun, son of William and Anna Braun, was born May 24, 1851 in Germany and came to the United States when 18 years of age, settling in Sheboygan, where he was united in marriage on April 14, 1880 to Miss Amelia Horn. They came to the town of Longwood where he resided until his death. To this union were born 6 children, one passing away in infancy, four daughters and one son. They also had one adopted son, Elmer. Two daughters preceded him in death, Mrs. Wm. Alperstett (Selma of Warner Township), Mrs. Geo. Vollrath (Olga). Mr. Braun passed away Jan 1 1944 at his home, having reached the age of 92 years, 7 months and 7 days. He is survived by one son Ed of the town of Longwood, one adopted son Elmer of Sacramento, Calif., two daughters, Mrs. Theo Knifke (Minnie) and Mrs. Norman Mitchel (Setona), both of Chicago; and one sister, Mrs. Louisa Horn of Greenwood. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, who passed away Jan 30 1938, three children, three brothers, Frederick, Chris and Gottfried Braun, and two sisters, Mrs. Tena Horn and Miss Eva Braun.

1905 Plat book "Patrons": Braun, W. E., Farmer, S. 32, T. Longwood, P. O. Greenwood; Clark Co. resident since 1878.

1905 census residence #39 owns farm: William E. 53, born Germany, wife Amelia A. 45, born WI, children, all born WI: Selma L. C. 24, Minnie C. A. 23 (teacher), Edward F. C. 18, Olga L.A. 15, Setona B.R. 13. Also in household nephews Walter B. Horn 7 and Elmer A. Horn 2.

BRAUN, Edward (11 July 1886 - 6 Dec 1967)
Edward Braun, 81, Sheboygan Falls, former Greenwood resident, died Dec 6 1967 in the Memorial Hospital at Sheboygan Falls, after a long illness. He had been hospitalized for the past 12 weeks. Services at St. Luke's Lutheran Church in Sheboygan Falls, and at the Hill Funeral Home in Greenwood, burial in the Forest Hill Cemetery in the Braun Settlement. Mr. Braun was born July 11 1886 in rural Greenwood, received his education here and also attended business college in La Crosse. He farmed northwest of Greenwood until his retirement in 1952. Since 1957, he had made his home at Sheboygan Falls. His marriage to Marie Damerow, who preceded him in death in Jan 1955, took place June 10 1915 at Greenwood. On Oct 5 1957 he was married at Sheboygan Falls to Mrs. Tillie Boll, who survives. Mr. Braun was a member of the Braun Settlement School Board, the Consistory of the Salem Reformed Church, and had served as chairman of the town of Longwood. Other survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Joseph (Iris) Phillips, Fresno, Calif. two sons, Clayton Braun, Greenwood and Edward Braun, Burlington four step sons, Elmer Boll, Burlington Marvin Boll, Sheboygan Hubert Boll, Plymouth and Harry Boll, Milwaukee three step-daughters, Mrs. Melvin (Alvina) Voss, Sheboygan Mrs. Willard (Luellen) Greisch, Milwaukee and Mrs. Lloyd (Florence) Hass, Sheboygan a sister, Mrs. Norman (Setonia) Mitchell, and a brother, Elmer Braun, both of Sacramento, Calif. He was preceded in death by a daughter in infancy and a step-son, Raymond Boll, in Dec. 1961.

Mrs. Edward Braun, 64, died of a heart attack Jan 11 1955 at St. Joseph's Hospital, Marshfield, where she was caring for her brother Herman Damerow, a patient there.

Mrs. Braun, formerly Marie Louise Damerow, was born March 4 1890 in Germany. At the age of 10 years she came to the United States with her brother Max Damerow, and lived with an aunt at Columbus for two years. Her parents came to the United States in 1902 and located in Braun Settlement. She was married to Edward Braun on June 10 1914, at the Braun Settlement Reformed Church, and the couple lived on a farm in Braun Settlement until two years ago, when they retired and came to this city. She is survived by her husband, two sons, Clayton Braun, Greenwood, and Dr. Edward Braun Jr., Milwaukee a daughter, Mrs. A. (Iris) Philipps, Bakersfield, Calif. a foster-daughter (only child of her sister Helen Damerow Krause), Mrs. Sylvester (Bernice) Stanislawski, Milwaukee; three brothers, Herman Damerow, Greenwood, Paul Damerow, Longwood, and William Damerow, San Francisco, Calif. a sister Mrs. George (Lychen) Fick, Milwaukee; a daughter Beatrice (7-6-1915/2-20-1916), Three sisters and two brother preceded her in death. Funeral services at the Zion Evangelical and Reformed Church, burial in the Braun Settlement cemetery.

(Stepdaughter of Anton Kirstianson, sister of Alice Lybeck (LeBeck), and Jennie Sungaard, half sister of Signe Thornton and Alfred Kristianson.) Mrs. Selma Bredesen, 76, a former resident of Greenwood Feb. 21, 1943, at Luther Hospital, Eau Claire, where she had been taken a week ago. Mrs. (Anton) Bredesen, who was visiting her sons and daughter in Eau Claire, Greenwood, and Altoona since November, had planned to return to her home in Spokane, Wash., two weeks ago, but became ill and a week later was taken to the hospital. Before going to Spokane 22 years ago, Mrs. Bredesen resided on the present Jordan farm in the west city limits. She was preceded in death by her husband (Anton) in 1940 and a daughter, Elsie, in 1918. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. A.H. (Mathilda) Anderson, Eau Claire, and Mrs. John (Dagny) Peterson and Mrs. Dell (Emma) Timmerson, both of Spokane, Wash.; three sons, Ed Bredesen, Altoona; Leo Bredesen, Greenwood, and William Bredesen, Spokane, Wash.; one sister, Mrs. John Thornton, and a brother, Alfred Kirstianson, Stanley. The body was sent from Eau Claire to Spokane, Wash. where funeral services and interment will take place.

Funeral sevices for Mrs. Tom (Thorwald) Bredesen, who died in the Town of Longwood on Oct. 4, 1941, were conducted at the home and at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Longwood. Burial took place in the Longwood Cemetery. Agnette Arneson, daughter of Arne Arneson and Oljana Avenson, was born in Volor Solar, Norway, Dec 4 1856. She spent her girlhood in the same community. Her husband, Thorwald Bredesen, came to this country in 1887, and Mrs. Bredesen and two children following him in 1894, making their home in the Town of Longwood. In 1902 the family moved to the present Bredesen farm. Surviving are her husband, four daughters, Mrs. John (Olivia) Bowen, Withee; Mrs. Carl (Tillie) Shirley, Farmington, MN; Mrs. Herman (Borghilda) Thiel, Thorp; and Mrs. John (Hilda) Awe, Withee; one son, Julius, at home.

1905 Plat book "Patrons": Bredesen, Tom, Farmer, S. 21, T. Longwood, P. O. Withee; Clark Co. resident since 1887.

1905 census residence #11 owns farm. Torvold B. 45, wife Agnet E. 48, son Julius 18, all born Norway; following (girls) children all born WI: Tilda K. 9, Borghilda 8, Haldis 5.

Miss Matilda Bredeson surprised her many friends by going to Abbotsford where she was quietly married to Mr. Alfred H. Anderson of Grand Rapids, Wis. Mrs. Anderson was born in Longwood and moved to Greenwood when only nine years old.

Miss Tillie Bredeson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Bredeson of Longwood and Mr. Carl Shirley of Farmington, Minn., were married at St. Paul, Saturday, Feb. 10, 1917.

Follow the River: "The Bredesons were close neighbors too. They too were good neighbors. Jule liked to go fishing and he always caught a lot of fish so we would fish not far from him, if we didn't catch any he would give us some to take home. I remember one year at Christmas time we were told not to expect too much for Christmas as times were hard. There was a doll in the Longwood store that I wanted very much for Christmas. Hilda Bredeson was my teacher I must have mentioned something to her as when Christmas eve came there was a large package under the tree and when I opened it here was the doll I had admired for so long. I kept that doll for many years and then I knew of another little girl who wouldn't be getting a doll for Christmas. So I wrapped it up in pretty paper and gave it to her so the doll made two little girls happy."

BROCK, John P. 30, born Germany, wife Mary A. 25, children Aaron P. 6, Allen J. 3, Clarence E. 8 months, all born WI. 1905 census residence #85 owns farm. Sec 9 (no further info on Brock, Jensen property in 1915)

Benjamin F. Brown, 75 years old, resident of Minneapolis for 31 years, died at his home. Mr. Brown was a veteran of the Civil War, having served as first sergeant in the Fifth Wis. Volunteers. During residence in Minneapolis he was engaged in the lumber and real estate business. He is survived by his wife, two sisters, Mrs. A.S. Eaton, Superior, Wis., and Mrs. C.F. Stone of Lake Nebegammon, Wis., and two brothers, B.J. Brown of Thorp, Wis., and E.P Brown, Merrill, Wis. Deceased was an old resident and merchant of this city (Greenwood) having a store where Arends Bros. are now, which was then known as Brown and Chandler. 1893 Longwood Plat Map sec 7 (Bender prop in 1905)

BROWN, Harvey G. 36, born IL, wife Cara B. 33, born IA, children all born IL: Hazel M. 14, Clayton G. 12, Floyd H. 10. 1905 census residence #50 owns farm. Sec 20 (no further info on Brown, Colbaum prop in 1915)

BURMEISTER, Eliese nee Meier (4 Oct 1851-19 Nov 1933)
Mrs. Eliese Burmeister, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Juergen Meier, was born at Bortze, Hanover, Germany on Oct 4 1851 and passed away at the home of her son, Henry Burmeister, in the town of Longwood Nov 19 1933. She reached the age of 82 years, 1 month and 15 days. She was a member of the Lutheran Church in Germany. She was married to Wm. Burmeister on Oct 27 1876. To this union three children were born in Germany, Henry of the Town of Longwood, William of Owen and a daughter who died in infancy. The Burmeister family came to America with a brother of Mrs. Burmeister's, Henry Meier, in 1860 and to Withee in 1882. Mr. Burmeister passed away on Oct 311901. Up to several years ago she made her home with her son William, who lived on the homestead in Longwood. After William’s illness she has made her home with her son Henry. The family has been members of the Braun Settlement Reformed Church for many years. Funeral services were conducted from the home of Henry Burmeister, with interment in the Town of Longwood Cemetery beside her husband and brother Henry Meier. 1905 census residence #89 owns farm: Lizzie D. 54, widow, sons Henry J. 25, Wlm F. 23, all born Germany.

Henry Burmeister passed away at his home on Oct 20 1935, after a lingering illness of several months. He was born at Hanover, Germany, on June 29 1878. When he was three years old his parents and his surviving brother William came to America, settling on a farm in Taylor County, later the family moved to the farm in Longwood now owned by Wm. Burmeister. He was married to Emma Awe of the Town of Green Grove on March 23 1910. Four children were born to this union, Arthur, who died in infancy, George, who now operates the home farm, and Leona and Alma. He is survived by his widow, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Burmeister, Leona and Alma and one brother, William. Funeral services were held from the residence and from Salem Reformed Church Interment was made in the family lot in the Town of Longwood Cemetery.

Funeral services were held for William Burmester, 54, who died of apoplexy at the Clark County Hospital. Burial took place in the town of Longwood Cemetery. Mr. Burmester was born March 20, 1883, at Hanover, Germany, and came to the United States when still a child. For a time the family stayed in New York, later moving to a farm in Taylor Co., Wis., where they resided before settling in the town of Longwood. Since his father's death 30 years ago, Mr. Burmester operated the home farm until illness compelled him to give up his work several years ago. He was a member of the Braun Settlement Reformed Church. His mother died four years ago, and a brother died two years ago.

BUSSELL, C.E. 1880 sec 32 no residence on property (Kennedy & Stewart 1893, Braun in 1905)

1880 census: Charles E. Bussell Other Single Male White 26-1854 Maine Suveyor Maine Maine

Feb 1893: “C. S. Stockwell's new map of Clark County will be in great demand as the old Charley Bussell map is very much outdated.”

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Benson,Carl	Head	W	M	2/1862	38	M	7			Norway
Gena	Wife	W	F	4/1870	30	M	7	2	2	Norway
Leonard B.	Son	W	M	1/1894	6	S				Wisconsin
Mathilda	Daughter	W	F	11/1895	4	S				Wisconsin

Braun, William	Head	W	M	5/1851	49	M	20			Germany
Emily	Wife	W	F	11/1859	40	M	20	6	5	Wisconsin
Selma	Daughter	W	F	12/1880	19	S				Wisconsin
Minnie	Daughter	W	F	2/1892	18	S				Wisconsin
Edward	Son	W	M	7/1886	13	S				Wisconsin
Olga	Daughter	W	F	8/1889	10	S				Wisconsin
Setony	Daughter	W	F	3/1892	8	S				Wisconsin

Bordesen, Anton	Head	W	M	3/1861	39	M	13			Norway
Selma	Wife	W	F	3/1866	34	M	13	7	7	Norway
Dagni	Daughter	W	F	7/1885	14	S				Norway
William	Son	W	M	9/1887	12	S				Wisconsin
Emma	Daughter	W	F	12/1888	11	S				Wisconsin
Hilda	Daughter	W	F	9/1891	8	S				Wisconsin
Leo	Son	W	M	2/1894	6	S				Wisconsin
Edwin	Son	W	M	9/1897	2	S				Wisconsin
Elsie	Daughter	W	F	9/1899	8/12	S				Wisconsin

B??deson, Thomas	Head	W	M	9/1859	40	M	5			Norway
Onetta	Wife	W	F	12/1856	43	M	5	4	4	Norway
Julius	Son	W	M	12/1886	13	S				Norway
Tilda	Daughter	W	F	1/1896	4	S				Wisconsin
Borgheld	Daughter	W	F	3/1897	3	S				Wisconsin
Hoaldes	Daughter	W	F	6/1899	11/12	S				Wisconsin
Tho	Mother	W	F	12/1829	70	W				Norway

Longwood Township Pioneers

Clark County, Wisconsin

Anthony

Bowen, Edward

John

Ed

Braun, Gottlib

Braun, William

Edward

B??deson, Thomas

Burmiester, William

William

Barr, Charlette	Head	W	F	8/1847	52	W	9	4	2	Canada
Anthony	Son	W	M	8/1870	29	S				Michigan
Alvy	Son	W	M	9/1884	15	S				Wisconsin

Bowen, Edward	Head	W	M	3/1839	61	M	31			New York
Sophia	Wife	W	F	4/1852	48	M	31	7	6	Germany
John	Son	W	M	5/1871	29	S				Wisconsin
George	Son	W	M	12/1873	26	S				Wisconsin
Ed	Son	W	M	6/1876	23	S				Wisconsin
Edna	Daughter	W	F	8/1879	20	S				Wisconsin
Libby	Daughter	W	F	1/1886	14	S				Wisconsin

Braun, Gottlib	Head	W	M	4/1847	53	M	12			Germany
Laura A.	Wife	W	F	9/1857	42	M	12	0	0	Germany
Wilhelm	Father	W	M	5/1821	79	W				Germany
Eva	sister	W	F	9/1849	50	S				Germany

Burmiester, William	Head	W	M	12/1850	49	M	22			Germany
Liza	Wife	W	F	10/1851	48	M	22	3	2	Germany
Henry	Son	W	M	6/1879	21	S				Germany
William	Son	W	M	3/1881	19	S				Germany