Message #:

658

Date Posted:

11-01-2001

Bio:

Bartell, W. H. (History - 1843)

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BARTELL SHAW

----Source: 1881 HISTORY OF NORTHERN WI, Chicago: The Western Historical Company, A. T. Andreas, Proprietor (grammar as is), Pg. 249

W. H. BARTELL, land agent for the W. C. R. R., Colby, was born in Cuba, Allegany Co., N. Y., Jan. 13, 1843. To his fifteenth year he remained there, attending school and working on a farm. From there, his mother and family moved to Madison, Dane Co., Wis., and with his work helped support the family. In 1861, he enlisted in Co. B, 11th Wis. V. I. mustered out in 1865, and returning home, canvassed for a war history till 1867 then established the firm of Allen Bartell, books and stationery. In 1871, went to Racine County took the post-office and express agency in Franksville gave that up and came to Colby in his present employment, and has disposed of as much as 10,000 acres taking hold of the business. In 1871, he married Miss Melvina A Shaw, of Portage. They have two boys, Charlie and Willie D. Mr. Bartell is P. W. in the Good Templar's lodge.

 

 

 

 

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