Edwin A. Stevens was a chairmaker.
Moses Redding Manchester was a physician, dentist, farmer and justice of the peace.M.D., Darmouth College, 1844
Appointed postmaster of Namahkun, Marquette (now Green Lake), Wisconsin on 01 Oct 1852, to 25 Jun 1854, located northeast of Princeton, Green Lake , Wisconsin.
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Homer Bishop Hubbell, Dodge County, Wisconsin, Past and Present. Chicago: The S. J. Clarke Publishing Co. 1913. p. 165
"Dr. M. R. Manchester was in Beaver Dam as early as 1848 and lived in a house that stood on the future site of William Wade's carriage factory."
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California Great Registers, 1866-1910, Voters Registration:
Moses R. Manchester
29 Sep 1871: farmer, Surprise Valley, Siskiyou, California
13 Aug 1873: farmer, Big Valley, Lassen, California
26 Jul 1878: Justice of the Peace, Biggs, Butte, California
1884: Cow Creek, Shasta, California
5 Aug 1886: teacher, Redding, Shasta, California
25 Mar 1892: Shasta county, California: age 73, 6', dark complexion, hazel eyes, white hair; left leg gone below knee; nativity:Vermont; Resides South Redding, Redding P.O.; Alive 24 Oct 1892.
Superior Court, District of St. Francis, Quebec, Canada, Vol. 3: 1841-1847:
signatory to the following action:
24 Oct 1843: (William Sewell Haskell of the Town of Sherbrooke, Merchant's clerk) appointing tutors and
subtutor for children of David Clark
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"The history of Beaver Dam is comparatively free from crime. In September 1858, occured, probably, the only deliberate murder that the local press has been called upon to chronicle...."
"Several years previous to this tragedy there was a case of blood-letting in the Fourth Ward, in which one McCabe was shot and killed by William Haskell, who, however, claimed that the shooting was accidental, he having aimed to kill a dog. Haskell was acquitted at the preliminary examination of intent to murder."History of Dodge County, Wisconsin, Western Historical Co., 1880, reprint 1985. p. 456:
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The Beaver Dam Republican, 12 Apr 1854
Advertisement:
Phelps & Haskell
Architects & Builders
Shop on Madison St., Beaver Dam
All Kinds of Carpenter Work done on short notice & reasonable terms.
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The Beaver Dam Republican, 26 Jul 1854
Married At the residence of Henry B. Phelps, Esq., in this Village, on the 25th inst.., by the Rev. N.S. Green, Mr. WILLIAM S. HASKELL, of the firm Phelps & Haskell, Architects and Builders, of this place, to MISS MARY JANE SMITH, late of Lincoln, [sic] Chenango Co., N.Y. Accompanying the above notice was a large and excellent CAKE, to which was affixed the following lines, which we adopt as the sentiment of our printer boys."Long may they live; may peace be theirs, And all life's joys, without its cares, Cluster around them. May no ill Their hearts with dread forebodings fill; But all of which they may partake, Be sweet as was their wedding cake."
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The Independent Record, Helena Montana, 10 Nov 1881:Territory of Montana vs W. S. Haskell, Nelson G. Haskell and Edward Donnelly (accused of assault and battery); case dismissed and bonds of defendants discharged on motion of District Attorney.
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The Montana Daily Record (Helena, Montana), Saturday, April 4, 1903:W. S. HASKELL DIES IN HELENA
WELL KNOWN PIONEER OF LAST CHANCE PASSES AWAY AT AN ADVANCED AGE
HE CAME TO MONTANA NEARLY FORTY YEARS AGOCrossed Plains in the Third Wagon Train That Came by Way of Fort Kearney-Mrs. Haskell Survives Him.
William S. Haskell, one of the early pioneers of Montana and Last Chance gulch, died this morning at his home, 43 [sic-431] Park avenue, at the advanced age of 79 years. He had been ailing for the past two years, but had been in bed only since last Tuesday. From that time on he gradually grew worse until the end came this morning. He was well known in Helena and much beloved by oldtimers and pioneers, who will miss him. He came to last Chance gulch, when there were only a few cabins here. He was one of the early arrivals.
Born in Canada
Mr. Haskell was born March 24, 1824 at Sherbrook, Quebec province, Canada. He was reared there and received what little education was afforded in those early days in the backwoods settlement. At the age of 16 years, in 1840, the family [sic] removed to Boston, where Mr. Haskell learned the trade of a carpenter. He at once went to Wisconsin, of which state he was also a pioneer. For some years he conducted successful operations in quarrying and dealing in lime. In 1858 he removed to Kansas and there continued along the same lines of industry which he had followed in Wisconsin. He was also employed there in the ordnance department of the United States army.Came Across the Plains
After four years [sic] in Kansas, in 1864, Mr. Haskell crossed the plains with a wagon train to Montana, the third over the trail by way of old Fort Kearney. There were sixty-four wagons in the train and six months was consumed by the journey. Mr. Haskell first located in Virginia City, but after a short stay removed to Bevan's gulch. He soon afterward went to Emigrant gulch on the Yellowstone and then came to Last Chance gulch, arriving here on Independence Day, 1865.He located a claim below what is now Capitol hill and continued operations there until 1867. Mr. Haskell then opened a store in Trinity gulch near Silver City, but soon afterward returned to Helena and continued the occupation of quartz and placer mining [gold], having a valuable mine in Ten Mile gulch.
Married in Wisconsin
July 25, 1854, Mr. Haskell and Miss Mary Jane Smith were united in marriage at Beaver Dam, Wis. Mrs. Haskell still survives him. An only son, Nelson G. Haskell, died in November, 1881 at the age of 26. In politics, Mr. Haskell was a stau
nch Republican. He was a member of the Congregational church.
Mrs. W.S. Haskell nee Mary Jane Smith, daughter of Richard P. and Eliza Smith; born in Lincklean, Chenango County, New York, July 8th, 1837. Place of departure for Montana, Leavenworth, Kansas; route traveled, across the plains; arrived at Virginia City, August 31st, 1864. Residence, Helena.
Society of Montana Pioneers
Volume I, 1899
_____The Montana Daily Record (Helena, Montana), Friday, June 23, 1905:
MRS. HASKELL PASSES AWAY
PIONEER OF MONTANA DROPS DEAD AS SHE WAS BUILDING FIREMrs. Mary Jane Haskell, a Montana pioneer and the widow of William S. Haskell, died suddenly this morning. Mrs. Haskell arose about 5 o'clock and while building a fire, dropped dead, heart failure being the cause of her death.
Mrs. Haskell with her husband arrived in Virginia City in August 1864, and removed to Helena a year later. where both resided until the time of their deaths. Mrs. Haskell was a native of Lincklaen, N.Y., and departed from Leavenworth, Kan., for Montana with the first reports of the discovery of gold in Alder gulch.
The Helena Independent (Montana)
November 21, 1881The sudden and unexpected death of Nelson G. Haskell, which occurred in this city last Sunday morning, shocked the community. Until last Wednesday evening he was daily seen on our streets apparently enjoying his usual good health. Everybody here knew him. He had grown up here from a little boy in our midst. Having passed through all the grades of the Helena public schools, he served an apprenticeship in Geo. Hales drug house in Butte. But too close application to business began to wear on a constitution not overly strong. Nearly three years ago he became associated with his father, Mr. W. S. Haskell and Mr. George Wells in a sheep ranch on the South Fork of Sun River and removed thither. Recently the family determined to Helena, and Nelson came in advance. It was while awaiting the arrival of his parents that he was taken ill with pneumonia and acute inflammation of the stomach and kidneys. His symptoms became alarming almost from the start. Drs. Stone and Atchison were called, but his disease baffled all their skill. Death had marked him for its own. Nelson was unmoved as he learned the truth, and his supreme desire was to see his parents once more. Dispatches were sent to them announcing the sad news of their sons serious illness, and they arrived here Saturday night. Over and over again he gave expression of love and gratitude to his father and mother for all their love and tender care of him. His disease caused him great pain, from which he was relieved about two hours before he breathed his last, which took place about nine oclock last Sunday morning. He was entirely conscious to the last moment. About five minutes before his death he lost the power of speech, but conscious that his end was near, he beckoned his parents to his bedside and kissing them for the last time quietly passed away in their embraces. Nelson Haskell was in every sense a model young man, and his memory will be cherished by all who knew him. He was scarcely 26 years old. He was a professed Christian, and died in the firm hope of a blissful immortality.
The Menomonie Times (Menomonie, Wisconsin)
May 14, 1907:Death has again made his presence felt in the vicinity of Boyceville, by calling at the home of Miss Lucy Shaw and claiming for his victim her aged mother, Mrs. Mary A. Shaw.
Mary Abigail Haskell Shaw was born at Sherbrook, Canada on Feb. 24th, 1827. At the age of sixteen she was confirmed and became a member of the church of England, which faith she embraced until her death.
In 1847 she moved with her parents to Beaver Dam, Wis., where she became acquainted with and married George G. Shaw, then a young and highly esteemed farmer. To this union were born three daughters, Mrs. Chas. Berry of Fort Winnebago, Miss Lucy E. Shaw of Hayestown, and the late Mrs. Ella Best of Rompo, N. D.
In 1881 the deceased moved with her family to Dunn Co., and settled on a farm in the town of New Haven, where they resided for about two years when they sold their farm and moved to Hayestown and went into mercantile trade. This they followed until the death of her husband, which occured on the 15th day of April, 1886. Here while in deepest grief over the death of her husband, who was scarcely laid to rest when she received a telegram that her daughter, Ella E. Best of Romfo, N. D., had died on April 25th, 1886, and was being brought home for burial. After her daughter's funeral, she and her daughter, Lucy, sold out their stock of goods and moved to Portage, Wis., where she resided until in April 1900, when she and her daughter, Lucy, again returned to Dunn county and settled temporarily in the town of Lucas on a farm, belonging to Rev. F. W. Arndt.
The deceased being along in years and thinking her life near an end longed for home again in Hayestown and near the graves of her dead. Her daughter knowing this purchased a small tract of land and had a new house built into which she moved on the 24th day of October 1900, and where she has since resided. On April 23rd, 1907, about one o'clock in the morning, the alarm was given that "Grandma Shaw" was sick and the neighbors and friends came in and did all their power to save the life but fate was against them and after a short sickness she died, as she had always lived, surrounded by loving friends and neighbors, on the fifth day of May, 1907. She was worshipped by her children and grandchildren, and loved by all who had the good fortune to know her. She passed away showing that peaceful repose, that comes to the end of all those noble lives and leaves not an enemy behind.
She died in the good old age of 80 years, 2 months and 11 days. The funeral was held at the house on May 7th at 2 o'clock P. M., Rev. Seifert preaching from Rev. 14-13 and J. E. R. Best in charge. The remains now rest in Hayestown cemetery by the side of her husband and daughter.
George G. Shaw was a farmer and merchant
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The Dunn County News (Menomonie, Wisconsin)
April 24, 1886:DIED. SHAW. - In Tiffany, Wis., April 15, 1886, of paralysis, Mr. George G. Shaw, in the 67th year of his age. - Mr. Shaw was born in Claremont, N. H., Oct. 12, 1819. He was married in 1850 to Mary E. Haskell. He was a member of the Episcopal church for 45 years and lived and died a devout and consistent christian. His wife and three daughters survive to mourn their loss, and his presence will be greatly missed by his many friends by whom he was highly esteemed. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. L. M. Stewart.
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The History of Columbia County Wisconsin, Chicago, Western Historical Co., 1880, p. 745George G. Shaw was township Supervisor of Fort Winnebago Twp, Columbia, Wisconsin in 1870
Lucy E. Shaw was unmarried.
Lucy E. Shaw was a teacher, shopkeeper, and an at-home weaver.
Hiram Moe Haskell apprenticed as a railroad blacksmith; after 1850 was a "photo artist" - photographer.
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Civil War Military Service:
Research Sources:
Archives Division, State Historical Society of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin, 09 Nov 1993.War of the Rebellion; Adjutant General of Wisconsin:
No. 82, Series 1142 - Regimental Muster & Descriptive Rolls (Blue Books), Revised and Corrected, 1861-65.
No. 81, Seies 1144 - Regimental Muster & Descriptive Rolls (Red Books), Revised and Corrected, 1861-65.
No. 138, Series 1200, Records of Volunteer Regiments 1861-1893 (War Dept. 10, 1526C-1886);
Returns & Miscellaneous Reports, Series 1200, Box 6.
State Military Agents' Hospital Reports: No. 91, Series 1146, Box 3.Enlisted 17 Apr 1861 at Madison, Wisconsin by Capt. Bryant for a three month term; Mustered in 17 May 1861 by Capt. McIntyre at Camp Scott, Milwaukee, Wisconsin: age 30, medium stature-short, eyes- blue, hair-light, height 5'-6-1/2"; occupation Artist, res. Sun Prairie. Pvt., Company E, 1st Wisconsin Infantry, commanded by Col. John C. Starkweather. "Company E was fully engaged at the Battle of Falling Waters [Virginia] 02 July 1861 and from 25 July to 13 August was stationed at Edwards Ferry, Maryland during which time it was frequently engaged in skirmishes with the Rebel Scouts and pickets." Mustered out 21 Aug 1861 at Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Enlisted 01 Sep 1861 at Beaver Dam, Wisconsin by R.H. Chittinden for a three year term; Mustered in 31 Oct 1861 by Capt. Trowbridge at Kenosha, Wisconsin: age 31, res. Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. Sgt. Company E, 1st Wisconsin Cavalry. Transferred as a Pvt. to 187th Company, 1st Battallion, Veteran Reserve Corps 03 July 1864 at Nashville, Tennesssee. Mustered out 01 Nov 1864 at Washington, District of Columbia; expiration of term of service.
Copy of Discharge certificate dated 15 Dec 1892.
Certificate of Service from the War Dept. printed on 19 Jan 1897.Regimental Index, Wisconsin, 1st Regiment, Cavalry
Nov 1861-Feb 1862: Kenosha, Wisconsin
Apr-Sep 1862: Vandever's Brigade, Dist. S.E. Missouri, Dept. Missouri
Oct 1862-Jun 1863: Cavalry Brigade, Dist. S.E. Missouri, Dept. Missouri
Jul 1863-Jul 1865: Cavalry Corps, Military Division Mississippi
Muster Rolls: H. M. Haskell, Co. E, 1st Wisconsin Cavalry
Jan 1863: Blacksmithing at Barnesville, Missouri
Feb 1863: Co. detatched abt 01 Feb, at Pilot Knob, Missouri - no return
Mar 1863: H.M. Haskell- Blacksmithing, Extra or Daily Duty
Apr 1863: Taken prisoner 24 Apr 1863 at Whitewater River, Missouri, paroled [next day]
May 1863: Sick, prisoner captured
May 1863: Paroled prisoner
Jun 1863: Paroled prisoner, at Benton Barracks, Missouri
Jun 1863: Sick at Murfreesboro, Tennessee since 25 Jun
Jul 1863: Sick at Memphis, Tennessee
Aug- Sep 1863: Paroled prisoner, absent without leave
Oct 1863-Jan 1864: Sick at Nashville, Tennessee
Feb 1864: Clerk at Nashville, Tennessee; absent
Mar-Jun 1864: Sick at Nashville, Tennessee
03 July 1864: Transferred to Veteran Reserve Corps
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Headquarters Cavalry Brigade, Cape Girardeau, [Missouri] 10 May 1863:
From a Report to Adt. Gen. Aug. Gaylord, Madison, Wisconsin"The fight at Whitewater Bridge"
At 1 P.M. on the 24th [April] Capt. S.V. Shipman Co. E who with about forty men was guarding the Whitewater Bridge in an exposed position eighteen miles from town was attacked by a large fore of Rebels who by swimming the river above and below had cut off his patrols and suddenly placed themselves in his rear. About three hundred formed in several lines on the Girardeau road his only avenue of escape, and advanced firing and shouting to him to surrender. "Draw Sabre, Charge," was Shipman's answer, and right gallantly did his little band obey. One moment their blades gleamed above their heads, and the next they burst with a yell of defiance on the enemy when nearly through their broken ranks the Captains bridle rein was cut by a bullet, and his horse became unmanagable, the crowd that had before given way, closed round him, striking right and left he fell at last with a dandgerous wound. Two of his men lay dead by his side and four more bleeding in the path behind. Lt. Ogden with the commander met the last line of the enemy. Three more were wounded but all broke through and the Lt. left his sabre driven to the hilt, in the body of his antagonist.Injuries sustained in this affair- Killed, two, Dangerously wounded and paroled, six. Slightly wounded and escaped, three. Taken prisoners and paroled, ten. Mostly Patrols. Shipman and Ogden need no praise of mine. They are beyond it.
...Severely wounded, taken prisoner and paroled: H. M. Haskell...
O. H. La Grange, Col. 1st Wisconsin Cavalry
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Dodge County Citizen (Beaver Dam, Wisconsin), 14 May 1863:Army Correspondence, Headquarters, 1st Wis. Cavalry, Cape Girardeau, May 8th, 1863
Dear "CITIZEN" - Thinking that a few words from the regiment, at this time, might prove interesting to its many friends in Beaver Dam, I determined to write a few notes of recent occurances. We have been having exciting times, in this usually quiet state, and the 1st Wisconsin has taken an active part in the strife.
The first brush that our regiment has with the secesh was at Whitewater, fifteen miles from Cape Girardeau, between Co. "E" and about three hundred Texan Rangers. Although outnumbered ten to one, the company made a gallant resistance, and most of them escaped by making a sabre charge through the ranks of the enemy. Several of our boys were captured prisoners and immediately paroled. Captain Shipman received a severe wound to the thigh, while charging through the enemy ranks...
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Oakland, Missouri: 20 Jun 1863, Report to Governor George E. Solomon, Madison, Wisconsin:
H. M. Haschall, Co. E 1st Cav., wounded slightly and fall of horseHospitals-West, Reports: H.M. Haskell:
St Louis, Missouri, 27 Jun 1862
Cape Girardeau, Missouri: 28 Apr 1863, H.M. Haskell, Flesh wound
St Louis City: 9 & 11 May 1863
Nashville, Tennessee: Sep 1863; 1864
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Civil War Pension File, Invalid application # 540806, cert # 914175
Enrolled in Company E., 1st Wisconsin Cavalry [sic - Infantry], 10 April 1861 [sic-Cavalry, 01 Sept 1861]
Wounded in thigh 28 April 1863 during an engagement on the Whitewater River in the state of Missouri. He was taken prisoner and parolled the next day. He was then sent to the hospital at Cape Giradeau, Missouri, and did not return to [active] duty.Honorably discharged 1 November 1864
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U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006
Name: H M Haskell
Service Info.: PVT US Army
Death Date: 26 Dec 1898
Interment Date: 26 Dec 1898
Cemetery: Hampton National Cemetery
Cemetery Address: Cemetery Road at Marshall Avenue, Hampton , VA 23669
Buried At: Section D Site 7677
_____National Republican (Washington, District of Columbia) Published 10 Nov 1865 for one month:
(Advertisement)H. M. HASKELL
PHOTOGRAPHIC SALOON
SIXTEENTH STREET, BETWEEN H AND I, OPPOSITE JACKSON SQUARE
PICTURES IN ALL STYLES, AND WARRANTED TO GIVE SATISFACTION.
CALL AND SEE ME.
William S. Haskell was a laborer and fitter
Charles E. Ferguson was a laborer and farmer.
Edmund Haskell Heard was a farmer.
Joseph Riddell was a saw mill foreman, lumberman and farmer.