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Archival descriptionSylvester and Lucy Hoyt Smith family outside of log house in Dunn County, circa 1890
- circa 1890
Index card notes that the Sylvester Smith farm was located in the Big Missouri Valley at the edge of Dunn County. Smith and his wife Lucy Hoyt Smith had seven children, born between 1863 and 1878. Five others died in infancy.
Smith, Charles Francis
Willia and Jane Emmons Fedderly log home in Rock Elm, circa 1890
- circa 1890
William O. Fedderly was born in New York State in 1838. He came to Rock Elm in 1873 and settled on Section 11. He was a farmer by trade, but he also developed a considerable trade in buying and selling ginseng. In 1883 he reportedly purchased almost 7,000 pounds, and paid out more than $4,000. Reportedly, he was also one of the first Rock Elm farmers to raise blooded Holstein cattle. By 1895, the Pierce County Plat Book lists W.O. Fedderly as a dealer in ginseng, hides, fur and pelts. W. O. Fedderly's wife was Jane Emmons who was born in New York in 1817 and died in 1890.
Smith, Charles Francis
Joseph Lawrence family in front of log home, circa 1890
- circa 1890
Index card notes this family is related to Smiths.
Smith, Charles Francis
William and Jane Emmons Fedderly log home in Rock Elm Townsip, circa 1889
- circa 1889
Index card states the man in the image is wearing the same suit as in the other Fedderly home photograph. William O. Fedderly was born in New York State in 1838. He came to Rock Elm in 1873 and settled on Section 11. He was a farmer by trade, but he also developed a considerable trade in buying and selling ginseng. In 1883 he reportedly purchased almost 7,000 pounds, and paid out more than $4,000. Reportedly, he was also one of the first Rock Elm farmers to raise blooded Holstein cattle. By 1895, the Pierce County Plat Book lists W.O. Fedderly as a dealer in ginseng, hides, fur and pelts. One of the people in the picture is Birdie Potter whose mother Jennie Fedderly Potter died young. Birdie was raised by her grandparents. W. O. Fedderly's wife was Jane Emmons who was born in New York in 1817 and died in 1890.
Smith, Charles Francis
Rear view of Campbell house in Rock Elm Township, circa 1890
- circa 1890
Index card notes that there is very little information about this picture but supposed it to be the residence of Edward Campbell, born in 1862 in Wisconsin. His parents came from New York and Ohio. His wife was born in New York and her mother was from England. They had five children. He was a farmer by occupation. They lived in Rock Elm Township. There are additional photographs of this house in this collection, see image titled Campbell house, South side view (number 002).
Smith, Charles Francis
[August and Lizzie] Franke house in Rock Elm, circa 1890
- circa 1890
Index card states that this photo is probably of August Franke, who was born in Germany in 1829. He emigrated to America in 1867. His wife, Lizzie also was born in Germany in 1836. The couple had five children; three of whom died in infancy. The family came to Wisconsin as early as 1872.
Smith, Charles Francis
- circa 1890
Index card notes that there was one newspaper account listing the marriage of a "Mrs. Danson" to R. S. Groat in 1892 in a private ceremony. Perhaps this is that Mrs. Danson prior to her marriage.
Smith, Charles Francis
Omaha Railroad Shops in North Hudson, circa 1890
- circa 1890
Index card states that these are probably the Omaha Car Shops located in North Hudson. Shops were built during the early 1890s and were one of the biggest businesses to come to northwestern Wisconsin in many years.
Smith, Charles Francis
Albert Holcomb and family in front of family home in Rock Elm, circa 1890
- circa 1890
Index card states that Albert Holcomb was born in 1850 in Dodge County, Wisconsin. Holcomb and his family, including 3 brothers one of which was a twin, came to the Rock Elm area in 1868. Albert married in 1878 and had 5 children. Two died in infancy and one daughter and 2 sons survived (note 3 children, one girl and two boys). Holcomb was a farmer, and had land in sections 7 and 8 of Rock Elm Township. Family lives there as of 1980.
Smith, Charles Francis
Brothers Ira Ellsworth, George Edwin, Charles F., and John L. Smith, circa 1890
- circa 1890
Index card notes that these are the four sons of Ira B. Smith. This image was part of the set including the image photo titled Sisters Smith (number 57), but this one is of the Smith Brothers; from left to right: Ira Ellsworth Smith, George Edwin Smith, Charles F. Smith (the photographer), and John L. Smith.
Smith, Charles Francis
- circa 1890
Smith, Charles Francis
- circa 1890
Smith, Charles Francis
Construction around Young's Store in Rock Elm, 1889
- 1889
Index card notes that this store was located in Farmhill and owned by William Young, a farmer and merchant who was born in New York in 1853. His wife, Sophia, was born in Wisconsin in 1856. They were married in 1879 and had four children, one of whom died in infancy. Myrtle and Iva were the names of two of their children. As of 1980, Iva is still living in St. Paul.
Smith, Charles Francis
- circa 1890
Index card states this is another mill located in the Town of Eau Galle (Dunn County). Purported to have once supplied electric power for the entire township and for the City of Durand. The mill pond formed by the dam was used by the Carson and Rand company who had built one of the earliest sawmills in the region. Sold for $1.00 to Dunn County circa 1960.
Smith, Charles Francis
George De Long family, circa 1890
- circa 1890
Index card states that George De Long is standing with the hat on and Angeline Smith De Long is on the extreme right of the photo, holding her baby son, Fred.
Smith, Charles Francis
Lawrence School in Union, Rock County, circa 1890
- circa 1890
Index card states that this school was located in the Town of Union, Rock County.
Smith, Charles Francis
Rock Elm School, teacher training, 1889
- 1889
Index card states that this is the second building that had been constructed on the lot. It replaced the original red frame school that had been put up in 1872 and 1873. The school shown here was built during 1886, and according to the paper, it cost $1,000. Mr. Lowater, shown 2nd from the left, along with students. According to some, this teacher training institute was the first summer school in Wisconsin. The tent at the right was purchased by Mr. Lowater in 1889 to add more room to the small school house.
Smith, Charles Francis
Ira J. Smith farm grain stacks, circa 1890
- circa 1890
Index card notes that this image is probably the farm of Ira J. Smith, father of Charles Smith. Ira Smith was born in Vermont and came to Pierce County in 1868. He married Harriet Lawrence in 1868 and they had seven children. Harriet died in 1898. An individual identified as "LF" [likely Letha Foster] notes that when Ira and his two brothers first came to Pierce County they intended just to pass through and settle in Minnesota. However, it was November and as they entered the county from Eau Galle they ran into a snowstorm. They sought shelter from a settler who, as luck would have it, wanted to leave the area. They traded a team of horses, a wagon, and some cash for the homestead rights. Pictured, left to right: Ira J. Smith, John Smith (in background), Maud Smith, Harriet "Hattie" Smith, Irene Smith, and Minnie Pettis Smith
Smith, Charles Francis
Nick Schroeder blacksmith shop and house, circa 1890
- circa 1890
Index card states that this house was located on the corner crossroads at Farmhill, across from the Catholic Church and cemetery. Nick Schoeder was a blacksmith for a number of year. Schoeder died in 1900 in Rock Elm of Tuberculosis, for which he had been in River Falls a year earlier for treatment.
Smith, Charles Francis
Joe and Barbara Wild in front of home, Rock Elm, circa 1890
- circa 1890
Index card states that this is the log home of Joe Wild [also found spelled Weild]. He was born in Wisconsin in 1856 of German parents. Barbara Wild also was born in Wisconsin of German parents. The couple had five children.
Smith, Charles Francis
Methodist Church in Eau Galle, circa 1890
- circa 1890
Methodist Church in the village of Eau Galle, Dunn County, Wisconsin.
Smith, Charles Francis
David and Lucinda Scott home in Rock Elm Township, circa 1890
- circa 1890
Index card notes that David Scott was born in Scotland in 1841. His family came to America in 1842. The house shown here was located 1 1/2 miles south of Rock Elm Centre in Section 28, Rock Elm Township [Pierce County]. David Scott came to Rock Elm in 1865 and was married four years later. His wife's name was Lucinda and they had five children. Scott served as Pierce County Sheriff and also as township clerk and mail contractor.
Smith, Charles Francis
Lewis and Elvira Blunt farm house, circa 1890
- circa 1890
Index card states that Lewis Blunt was born in New York in 1811. His wife, Alvira, was a Wisconsin native born in 1863. They were married in 1877 when he was 66 and she was 17. They had several children. After Lewis died, Alvira married Layfayette Littlefield in 1896. Littlefield was born in 1863 in Maine. Layfayette was a farmer by occupation.
Smith, Charles Francis
S. J. Hill store in Olivet, Pierce County, circa 1890
- circa 1890
Index card describes this as a general mercantile store located in Olivet, Pierce County. Sometime after this photograph was taken, the Hill family sold the store and moved to Spring Valley. They must have done this prior to 1895 because the plat book map of Olivet does not show any Hill as owning property. Cook store.
Smith, Charles Francis
Mr. Peterson with horses, circa 1890
- circa 1890
Index card states that this is an unknown Peterson.
Smith, Charles Francis
- 1889
Index card notes that at the time of the photograph, Charles Ridout ran the mill. He was in Olivet from 1887 to 1890.
Smith, Charles Francis
- circa 1890
Index notes subject of this image is unknown but for the viewer to note the blanket being used as a background that is being held up by two people.
Smith, Charles Francis
Albert B. and Jennie Fedderly Potter, circa 1887
- circa 1887
Married October 5th,1884 in Dunn County, Albert B. (1863-1913) and Jennie (1862-1867) had a daughter, Bertha "Birdie" August 5th,1885. Jennie Levica Fedderly died of what was called "lung fever" in the summer of 1887 and is buried in Elmwood, Wisconsin.
Smith, Charles Francis
- circa 1890
Smith, Charles Francis
Smith and Weinmann Mill, circa 1890
- circa 1890
Located in Eau Galle Township in Dunn County.
Smith, Charles Francis
Edward Campbell house, South side view, circa 1890
- circa 1890
Index card notes that there is very little information about this picture but supposed it to be the residence of Edward Campbell, born in 1862 in Wisconsin. His parents came from New York and Ohio. His wife was born in New York and her mother was from England. They had five children. He was a farmer by occupation. They lived in Rock Elm Township. There are additional photographs of this house in this collection, see image titled Campbell house from back (image 039).
Smith, Charles Francis
- circa 1890
Index card labels this as "Spring Lake trip".
Smith, Charles Francis
James Murray family in front of log cabin, Eau Galle Township, Dunn County, circa 1890
- circa 1890
Index card supposed this log home to be in section 17, Eau Galle Township, Dunn County. The log home burned during the winter of 1906.
Smith, Charles Francis
Fred and Lena Haartz family in front of home, circa 1890
- circa 1890
Index card states that this is the Hartz family residence, located near Farmhill. Fred Hartz was born on December 12, 1821 in Oberlinken, Germany. He emigrated to the United States in 1857 and lived for two years in Manistee, Michigan where he met his wife, Lena Hespring. They were married in 1858. They had nine children, five of whom died in infancy. The family moved to Neoha, Wisconsin in 1860 and came to the Farmhill homestead in 1876. They moved again in 1893, to Edgar (Marathon County), Wisconsin where Fred Hartz died on March 8 1894.
Smith, Charles Francis
Mr. Hess [William?] and family outside of brick home near Rock Elm RTownship, circa 1890
- 1890
Index card notes that the Hess family home was in the Morton Hill region, near Rock Elm Township, Section 1 and Eau Galle Township, sections 5 and 6.
Smith, Charles Francis
Fedderly Windmill in Rock Elm Township, circa 1890
- circa 1890
Index card states that the Fedderly family lived in the Rock Elm area. This first photo is entitled simply Fedderly's Windmill. William O. Fedderly was born in New York State in 1838. He came to Rock Elm in 1873 and settled on Section 11. He was a farmer by trade, but he also developed a considerable trade in buying and selling ginseng. In 1883 he reportedly purchased almost 7,000 pounds, and paid out more than $4,000. Reportedly, he was also one of the first Rock Elm farmers to raise blooded Holstein cattle. By 1895, the Pierce County Plat Book lists W.O. Fedderly as a dealer in ginseng, hides, fur and pelts. W. O. Fedderly's wife was Jane Emmons who was born in New York in 1817 and died in 1890.
Smith, Charles Francis
Willard Smith family and home in Rock Elm, circa 1890
- circa 1890
Index card states that this house was at the bottom of the hill between Farmhill and the Maple Springs farm. Shown from the left to right are Lester Smith, Delia Smith Baskin, Louisa Schroeder Smith (holding the baby Ed), Cora Smith Klatt, Mayme Smith Hoyt, Harwood Smith, and Willard L. Smith.
Smith, Charles Francis
Nick Schroader residence in Elm Rock, circa 1890
- circa 1890
Index card states that this and the related image are only labeled "Old Nick". The two photographs are of the front and the rear of Nick Schoeder's residence in Farmhill (see also photo number 49). The place was later the John Lechler farm and now belongs to D. Solverson.
Smith, Charles Francis
Art Olarry "Kelly baby" in chair, circa 1890
- circa 1890
Index card notes that there isn't anything known about this baby.
Smith, Charles Francis
Sisters Irene and Maud Smith, circa 1890
- circa 1890
Index card notes that these are daughters of Ira B. Smith. This image was part of the set including the image photo titled Brothers Smith (number 56), but this one is of the Smith sisters, from left to right Irene Smith and Maud Smith.
Smith, Charles Francis
- circa 1890
Sister of photographer, Charles F. Smith, daughter of Ira B. Smith. See also photographs of Brothers Smith and Sisters Smith (photograph numbers 56 and 57 respectively).
Smith, Charles Francis
Annie De Long Moser, circa 1890
- circa 1890
Index card states that Annie was the daughter of George De Long and Angeline Smith De Long. She was born in 1870 and died in 1917. Annie was the mother of George, Wilbur, Margote, and Maggie Moser.
Smith, Charles Francis