George William Halsey
George William Halsey was born February 17, 1824, in Fairfield, Herkimer Co., NY, and died February 27, 1865, of Nostalgia (Homesickness or Fatigue) at the Regiment Hospital, Lynch's Creek, SC. He is the son of Sylvanus Halsey of Southampton, Suffolk Co., NY, and Cordelia Sayre of Southampton, Suffolk Co., NY.
Huldah Annabelle "Holiday" Richards was born February 11, 1836, in Richland, Shelby Co., IL, and died June 24, 1919, in Richland Center, Richland Co., WI, at age 83. Buried in Basswood Cemetery, Basswood, Richland Co., WI. She is the daughter of James Richards of Kentucky, and Rachael Johnston of Indiana.
George William Halsey (age 21), a bachelor, and Huldah Annabelle "Holiday" Richards (age 22), a maiden, were married March 25, 1858, in Woodstock, Henrietta Twp., Richland Co., WI.
George William Halsey and Huldah Annabelle "Holiday" (Richards) Halsey had three children:
- Edward Eugene Halsey: Born February 6, 1859, in Richland Co., WI; Died 1906 in Jasper Co., MO. Buried in Paradise Cemetery, Jasper, Jasper Co., MO (about age 47). Buried in Paradise Cemetery, Jasper, Jasper Co., MO. Married December 11, 1879, in Bloom Twp., Richland Co., WI, to Sarah Catherine Pizer: Born September 1, 1859, in Wisconsin; Died October 23, 1937, in Contra Costa Co., CA (age 78). Buried in Lakewood Memorial Park, Hughson, Stanislaus Co., CA.
- Alonzo Charles Halsey: Born October 3, 1860, in Henrietta Twp., Richland Co., WI; Died September 10, 1900, at 218 Fifth Street, City of San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX (age 40). Buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Cuba City, Grant Co., WI. Married April 30, 1883, at the Christian Church, Richland Co., WI, to Kathryn "Kate" Sharp: Born January 9, 1865, in Richland Center, Richland Co., WI; Died June 6, 1943, at her home, Cuba City, Grant Co., WI (age 77). Buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Cuba City, Grant Co., WI.
- Ida Annabella May Halsey: Born August 1, 1862, in Orion Twp., Richland Co., WI; Died Friday, June 4, 1920, in the City of Dodgeville, Iowa Co., WI (age 57). Buried in East Side Cemetery, Dodgeville, Iowa Co., WI. Married January 23, 1881, at the Methodist Church, Oakridge, Orion Twp., Richland Co., WI, to Sylvester Fremont Blake: Born July 10, 1856, in Orion Twp., Richland Co., WI; Died October 18, 1921, in Wisconsin State Hospital for the Insane, Westport Twp., Dane Co., WI (age 65). Buried in East Side Cemetery, Dodgeville, Iowa Co., WI.
After George William Halsey died, Huldah Annabella "Holiday" (Richards) Halsey married Isaiah Monroe Frye.
Isaiah Monroe Frye was born June 17, 1846, in Grant Co., Wisconsin Territory, and died January 5, 1936, at Richland Center Hospital, Richland Center, Richland Co., WI, at age 89. Buried in Basswood Cemetery, Basswood, Richland Co., WI. He is the son of Charles Lafayette Fry of Pennsylvania, and Sarah Elizabeth Sandlin of Missouri.
Isaiah Monroe Frye (age 19), a bachelor, and Huldah Annabelle (Richards) Halsey (age 29), a widow, were married December 20, 1865, in Richland Co., WI.
Isaiah Monroe Frye and Huldah Annabelle (Richards) (Halsey) Frye had six children:
- Alvin M. Frye: Born January 23, 1867, in Orion Twp., Richland Co., WI; Died February 22, 1917, in Muscatine, Muscatine Co., IA (age 50). Married September 10, 1890, in Webster City, Hamilton Co., IA, to Ella Kate Newton: Born December, 1871, in Alden, Hardin Co., IA; Died July 7, 1961, at a nursing home, Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA (age 89). Divorced before 1897. Ella then married (2) September 28, 1897, in Hampton, Franklin Co., IA, to Fredrick Sanders "Fred" Robinson: Born June 4, 1862, in Wayne Co., NY; Died March 30, 1937, in Floyd, Floyd Co., IA (age 74). Alfred then married August 14, 1917, to Elizabeth Mayre (Kossack) Tatum: Born April 17, 1872, in Germany; Died May, 1947, in Nora Springs, Floyd Co., IA (age 75).
- Albert C. Frye: Born March 16, 1868, in Richland Twp., Richland Co., WI; Died January 14, 1951, in Richland Co., WI (age 82). Buried in Basswood Cemetery, Basswood, Richland Co., WI. Married (1) March 9, 1892, in Orion Twp., Richland Co., WI, to Rachel E. Johnson: Born about 1869, in Canada; Died after 1906 in Unknown. Legally divorced about September, 1906, in Vernon Co., WI. Married (2) August 20, 1905, in Elkader, Clayton Co., IA, to Laura L. (Wallace) Tomkins: Born 1876 in Farmersburg, Clayton Co., IA; Died February 22, 1917, in Muscatine, Muscatine Co., IA (about age age 43). Buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Muscatine, Muscatine Co., IA.
- Harry Walworth Frye: Born January 3, 1871, in Orion Twp., Richland Co., WI; Died October 27, 1950, in Richland Center, Richland Co., WI (age 79). Buried in Richland Center Cemetery, Richland Center, Richland Co., WI. Married (1) August 20, 1898, in Richland Co., WI, to Martha Ellen "Mattie" McClintock: Born May 15, 1871, in Eagle Twp., Richland Co., WI; Died July 12, 1932, in Jasper, Jasper Co., MO (age 61) Buried in Paradise Cemetery, Jasper, Jasper Co., MO. Harry then married (2) December 25, 1934, in Unknown, to Mary Etta (West) Post: Born August 20, 1870, in Wisconsin; Died April 9, 1947, in Unknown (age 76). Buried in Richland Center Cemetery, Richland Center, Richland Co., WI. Harry then married (3) October 27, 1947, in Unknown, to Anna Belle (Hendricks) Banker: Born November 1, 1862, in Iowa City, Johnson Co., IA; Died June, 1959, in Richland, Richland Co., WI (age 96). Buried in Richland Center Cemetery, Richland Center, Richland Co., WI.
- Otis Ardell Frye: Born June 22, 1873, in Orion Twp., Richland Co., WI; Died July 9, 1950, in Richland Center, Richland Co., WI (age 77). Buried in Basswood Cemetery, Basswood, Richland Co., WI. Married (1) to Francis Elizabeth Nicholsen: Born Unknown; Died Unknown. Married (2) Unknown, to Amelia L. Schrodi: Born April 26, 1893, in Belleville, St. Clair Co., IL; Died January 26, 1972, in Waukesha, Waukesha Co., WI (age 76). Buried in Saint Joseph Cemetery, Waukesha, Waukesha Co., WI.
- Orville Florance Frye: Born February 10, 1876, in Orion Twp., Richland Co., WI; Died February 11, 1963, in Weal, Richland Co., WI (age 87). Married May 30, 1897, in Richland Center, Richland Co., WI, to Lillian M. "Lillie" Comar: Born September, 1879, in Richwood Twp., Richland Co., WI; Died September, 1950, in Hartford, WI (about age 70).
- Randolph Sandlin Frye: Born April, 1879, in Orion Twp., Richland Co., WI; Died January 28, 1947, in Richland Co., WI (age 67). Buried in Basswood Cemetery, Basswood, Richland Co., WI. Married (1) June 25, 1913, in Jo Daviess Co., IL, to Willemina E. "Willie" Reynolds: Born November 17, 1886, in Marietta, Crawford Co., WI; Died April 29, 1916, in Unknown. Married (2) January 12, 1925, in Craighead, AR, Estella "Annie" (Yarbrough) Ralph: Born December 7, 1894, in Pulaski, Giles Co., TN; Died September 4, 1953, in Riverside Co., CA (age 58). Divorced before 1930, in Unknown.
Erilda Naomi McMillan was born May 15, 1858, in Akan Twp., Richland Co., WI, and died November 2, 1934, in Wisconsin, at age 76.
Charles Hunt was born July, 1850, in North Carolina, and died Unknown.
Charles Hunt and Erilda Naomi McMillin were married September 21, 1879, in Richland Co., WI.
Charles Hunt and Erilda Naomi (McMillin) Hunt had several children.
Erilda Naomi (McMillin) Hunt then married Alexander "Alex" Miller.
Alexander "Alex" Miller was born December 29, 1843, in Marion Co., IN, and died March 18, 1924, in Washington Twp., Sauk Co., WI, at age 80. Buried in Pine River Church Cemetery, Washington, Sauk Co., WI.
Sarah Constance Costerisan was born July 27, 1840, in Liberty, Tioga Co., PA, and died March 24, 1917, in Richland Center, Richland Co., WI, at age 76. Buried in Pine River Church Cemetery, Washington, Sauk Co., WI.
Alexander Miller and Erilda Naomi (McMillin) Hunt were married in 1918.
Isaiah Monroe Frye and Erilda Naomi (McMillin) Hunt were married February 18, 1921, in Richland Co., WI.
Isaiah Monroe Frye and Erilda Naomi (McMillan) (Hunt) Frye had no children.
After Erilda Naomi (McMillan) (Hunt) Frye died, Isaiah Monroe Frye married Sarah Ann "Sallie" (Landers) Payton.
Sarah Ann "Sallie" Landers was born about 1852, in Tennessee, and died Unknown.
William Calvin Payton was born January 6, 1844, in Missouri, and died August 11, 1914, in Bartlesville, Washington Co., OK, at age 70. Buried in Silver Lake Cemetery, Bartlesville, Washington Co., OK.
William Calvin Payton and Sarah Ann "Sallie" (Hastings) Landers were married February 15, 1868, in Miami, KS.
William Calvin Payton and Sarah Ann "Sallie" (Hastings) (Landers) Payton had Unknown children.
After William Calvin Payton died, Sarah Ann "Sallie" (Hastings) (Landers) Payton married Isaiah Monroe Frye.
Isaiah Monroe Frye and Sarah Ann "Sallie" (Hastings) (Landers) Payton were married October 16, 1923, in Carthage, Jasper Co., MO.
Isaiah Monroe Frye and Sarah Ann "Sallie" (Hastings) (Landers) (Payton) Frye had no children.
Mary Ellen Neff was born May 12, 1854, in Carroll Co., IN, and died August 6, 1943, in Joplin, Jasper Co., MO, at age 89. Buried in Fairview Cemetery, Joplin, Jasper Co., MO. She is the daughter of George Neff of Montgomery Co., OH, and Tamar Dimmitt of Indiana, and the step-daughter of Joseph Lance of Indiana.
Philip W. Newman was born July 24, 1852, in Indiana, and died January 16, 1926, while visiting at the home of a daughter, Mrs. William Zade, Oxford, Harlan Co., NE, at age 76. Buried in Spring Grove Cemetery, Mascot, Harlan Co., NE.
Philip W. Newman and Mary Ellen Neff-Lance were married December 25, 1873, in Carroll Co., IN.
Isaiah Monroe Frye and Mary Ellen (Neff-Lance) Newman were married July 5, 1932, in Joplin, Jasper Co., MO.
Isaiah Monroe Frye and Mary Ellen (Neff-Lance) (Newman) Frye had no children.
TIMELINE
George William Halsey was born February 17, 1824, in Fairfield, Herkimer Co., NY. Moved to Black Earth, Dane Co., WI. Had four children. He is the son of Sylvanus Halsey, and Cordelia Sayer.
Huldah Annabella "Holiday" Richards of Richland, Shelby Co., IL.
Isaiah Monroe Frye in later years.
George William Halsey acquired 40 acres of land in the SE Qtr, of the NW Qtr, of Section 1, Twp 12 N of Range 1 W, on January 9, 1855. This land was first claimed by Edmund Bush, Private in Captain Rockwell's Company, Massachusetts Volunteer Militia, War of 1812, which was assigned by Caroline Bush, his widow.
Richland Co., WI, Section 1, SE1/4, NW1/4, T012N (Bloom Twp.) - R001W, 4th PM - 1831 MN/WI
George William Halsey was born February 17, 1824, in Fairfield, Herkimer Co., NY. Moved to Black Earth, Dane Co., WI. Had four children. He is the son of Sylvanus Halsey, and Cordelia Sayer.
Isaiah Monroe Frye was born June 17, 1846, in Grant Co., Wisconsin Territory.
Sylvester Fremont Blake was born July 10, 1856, in Orion Twp., Richland Co., WI.
The 1850 U.S. Census taken on September 21, 1850, shows Edward Halsee (age 40) born in New York, and with real estate worth $8,500 is a Farmer, and is living in the Town of Alabama, Genesee Co., NY. Living with him are: Nancy Halsee (age 37) born in Massachusetts; Alice Halsee (age 10) born in New York; James Halsee (age 9) born in New York; Henry Halsee (age 5) born in New York; Sylvenus Halsee (age 64) born in New York, a Farmer; Cordelia Halsee (age 63) born in New York; George Campbell (age 19) born in New York, a Farm Laborer; Enos Chenick (age 14) born in New York; and Janette Cameron (age 32) born in New York.
The 1850 U.S. Census taken on August 23, 1850, shows Geo. Halsey (age 25) born in New York, and with real estate of $100 is a Farmer, and is living in Waukesha, Waukesha Co., WI.
The 1850 U.S. Census taken on October 29, 1850, shows Charles L. Fry (age 24) born in Pennsylvania, is a Farmer, and is living in the Eastern District, Grant, Grant Co., WI. Living with him are: Sarah E. Fry (age 19) born in Missouri; Sarah M. Fry (age 4) born in Wisconsin; James A. Fry (age 3) born in Wisconsin; and Mary A. Fry (age 1) born in Wisconsin.
George William Halsey (age 21), a bachelor, and Huldah Annabella "Holiday" Richards (age 22), a maiden, were married March 25, 1858, in Woodstock, Henrietta Twp., Richland Co., WI.
The 1860 U.S. Census taken on June 19, 1860, shows Simon S. Blake (age 30) born in Pennsylvania with real estate of $1,000 and personal estate of $145 is a Farmer and is living in Richmond Twp., Richland Co., WI. Living with him is Mary M. Blake (age 24) born in Pennsylvania. Also there are two children, both born in Wisconsin: Sylvester F. Blake (age 4); and Ida Blake (age 2).
The 1860 U. S. Census taken on July 13, 1860, shows George Halsey (age 32) born in New York, and with real estate of $800 and personal estate of $300 is a Farmer, and is living in Henrietta Twp., Richland Co., WI. Living with him are: a female, Holleday Halsey (age 23) born in Indiana; and Eugene Halsey (age 1) born in Wisconsin.
Alonzo Charles Halsey was born October 3, 1860, in Henrietta Twp., Richland Co., WI.
Jesse W. "Jess" Scott was born September 3, 1861, in Apple River, Jo Daviess Co., IL.
Ida Annabella May Halsey was born August 1, 1862, in Orion Twp., Richland Co., WI.
Kathryn "Kate" Sharp was born January 9, 1865, in Richland Center, Richland Co., WI.
Huldah's husband, George W. Halsey, residing at Henrietta, WI, enlisted at Madison, Dane Co., WI, as a private into Company A, 16th Infantry Regiment, Wisconsin Volunteers, on September 26, 1864. He served until February 27, 1865, when he died of Nostalgia (Homesickness or Fatigue) at the Regiment Hospital, Lynch's Creek, SC.
George William Halsey died February 27, 1865, at Lynch's Creek, Lynch, Florence Co., SC, where he died of Homesickness (fatigue).
George William Halsey died without a will (intestate), leaving three minor children residing with Huldah Annabella "Holiday" Richards: Edward E. Halsey (born February 6, 1866), Charles A. Halsey (born October 3, 1864), and Ida A. Halsey (born August 1, 1865).
After George William Halsey died, Huldah Annabella (Richards) Halsey, a widow, married Isaiah Monroe Frye, a widower, who was ten years younger than her and was also recently widowed.
Isaiah Monroe Frye (age 19), a bachelor, and Huldah Annabella (Richards) Halsey (age 29), a widow, were married December 20, 1865, in Richland Co., WI.
The 1870 U. S. Census taken on August 3, 1870, shows Simon Blake (age 41) born in Pennsylvania with real estate valued at $2,000 and personal estate valued at $556 is a Farmer and is living in Orion Twp., Richland Co., WI. Living with him is Mary Blake (age 34) born in Pennsylvania, who is Keeping House. Also there are five children, all born in Wisconsin: Sylvester Blake (age 14); Ida Blake (age 11); Viola Blake (age 9); Estella Blake (age 7); and Salme Blake (age 5).
The 1870 U. S. Census taken on August 4, 1870, shows Isaiah Fry (age 24) born in Wisconsin is a Farmer living in Orion Twp., Richland Co., WI. Living with him is Huldah Fry (age 30) born in Indiana, who is Keeping House. Living with them are two Fry children, both born in Wisconsin: Alvin Fry (age 4); and Albert Fry (age 1). Also living there are three Holsey children, all born in Wisconsin: Eugene Holsey (age 11); Charles Holsey (age 9); and Ida Holsey (age 7).
The 1870 U. S. Census taken on June 15, 1870, shows Reuben Sharp (age 50) born in New York with real estate of $500 and personal estate of $700 is a Farmer and is living in Sparta Twp., Monroe Co., WI. Living with him is his wife, Christina Sharp (age 37) born in New York, who is Keeping House. Also living with him are his five children, all born in Wisconsin to New York-born parents: Elizabeth F. Sharp (age 15) born in New York; George A. Sharp (age 13) born in New York; Catherine Sharp (age 5) born in Wisconsin; Mary Sharp (age 2) born in Wisconsin; and Susan Sharp (age 7/12) born in Wisconsin. Also living there is: Horace Curtis Lanham (age 19) born in New York, a Farm Laborer.
Eugene Halsey and Sarah C. Piser were married December 11, 1879, in Bloom Twp., Richland Co., WI.
The Observer, Richland Center, Richland Co., WI, Thursday, April 22, 1880
RICHLAND COUNTY CORRESPONDENCE
William Abbey, Sylvester Blake, Marty. Brenaman and Mr. Crouch, minister, have each located a "claim" in Norton county, Kan. Mr. Crouch is preaching on that circuit, and will not return to Wisconsin this year as he anticipated. Mr. Blake has rented his place for the year and will return home first week in May. The above claims are quarter sections and are first-class land.
The 1880 U. S. Census taken on June 1, 1880, shows Simon S. Blake (age 50) born in Pennsylvania to Virginia and Maryland-born parents is a Farmer living in Orion Twp., Richland Co., WI. Living with him is his wife, Mary M. Blake (age 44) born in Pennsylvania to Pennsylvania-born parents, who Keeps House. Also there are his children, all born in Wisconsin: Sylvester F. Blake (age 23), who Works on Farm; Salome C. Blake (age 14); Cora J. Blake (age 9); Dora B. Blake (age 7); and Edna P. Blake (age 3). Simon was the census enumerator for Orion Twp. this year.
The 1880 U. S. Census taken on June 10, 1880, shows Isaiah Fry (age 34) born in Wisconsin to Pennsylvania and Missouri-born parents, is a married Laborer, and is living in Orion Twp., Richland Co., WI. Living with him are: Huldah A. Fry (age 44) born in Illinois to Tennessee and Indiana-born parents, who is Keeping House; his son, Alvin M. Fry (age 14) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin and Illinois-born parents; Albert C. Fry (age 11) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin and Illinois-born parents; Harry W. Fry (age 9) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin and Illinois-born parents; Otis R. Fry (age 6) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin and Illinois-born parents; Orville F. Fry (age 4) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin and Illinois-born parents; and Randolf S. Fry (age 1) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin and Illinois-born parents.
The 1880 U. S. Census taken on June 7, 1880, shows Alonzo Halsey (age 19) born in Wisconsin to New York and Indiana-born parents, is an unmarried Farmer, and is living in Orion Twp., Richland Co., WI. Living with him are: his unmarried sister, Ida M. Halsey (age 17) born in Wisconsin to New York and Indiana-born parents, who is Keeping House; and his unmarried cousin, Luzerne Pugh (age 18), born in Wisconsin to Tennessee and Indiana-born parents, a Laborer who has a cut foot.
The 1880 U. S. Census taken on June 2, 1880, shows Eugene Hulsey (age 22) born in Wisconsin to Illinois-born parents is a married Farm Worker and is living in Bloom Twp., Richland Co., WI. Living with him is his wife, Sarah Hulsey (age 20) born in Wisconsin to English and Indiana-born parents, who is Keeping House.
The 1880 U. S. Census taken on June 21, 1880, shows Reuben Sharp (age 58) born in New York to New York-born parents is a Farmer and is living in Sparta Twp., Monroe Co., WI. Living with him is his wife, Christina Sharp (age 45) born in New York to New York-born parents, who is Keeping House. Also living with him are his three unmarried children, all born in Wisconsin to New York-born parents: Katie Sharp (age 15), who is House Help; Mary Sharp (age 12); and Susan Sharp (age 10). Also living there is: Arthur Lanham (age 20) born in Wisconsin to Ohio-born parents, an unmarried Farm Laborer.
The Observer, Richland Center, Richland Co., WI, Thursday, April 22, 1880
RICHLAND COUNTY CORRESPONDENCE
Miss Mary Ewing, a blooming beauty, the pride of her mother and the joy of her father, illuminated the temperance meeting with her presence Saturday evening. Miss Ida Halsey, one of nature's fairest maidens, a charming lady, and graceful as a gazelle, formed one of the bouquet of beauty that smiled on the speaker Saturday evening.
Sylvester Fremont Blake (age 24), a bachelor, and Ida Annabella May Halsey (age 18), a maiden, were married January 23, 1881, at the Methodist Church, Oakridge, Orion Twp., Richland Co., WI.
Richland County Republican, Richland Center, Richland Co., WI, Wednesday, February 2, 1881
Married
At the Methodist church on the presence of a large congregation on Sunday, January 23d, by Rev. Robert Smith. Mr. Sylvester Blake and Miss Ida A. M. Halsey all of Orion.
Salome Halesy was born March 5, 1883, in Wisconsin.
Alonzo Charles Halsey and Kathryn "Kate" Sharp were married April 30, 1883, at the Christian Church, Richland Co., WI. Kate is the daughter of James Sharp and Francis Privett.
Alonzo Charles Halsey and Kathryn "Kate" Sharp marriage record.
The Republican Observer, Richland Center, Richland Co., WI, Thursday, May 3, 1883
MARRIED.
At Richland Center, April 30, by Rev. J. Walworth, Mr. ALONZO HALSEY and Miss KATIE SHARP, all of Richland county.
The 1885 Wisconsin State Census taken on June 20, 1885, shows Sylvester Blake is living in Orion Twp., Richland Co., WI. There are 1 Male and 1 Female living there, all born in the United States.
Salome Halsey died March 7, 1886, in Wisconsin, at age 3. Buried in Oak Ridge Cemetery, near the Simon Blake family plots: HALSEY, Salome; 1883 1886 03-05-1883 03-07-1886, Daughter of Rev. A. G. & K. Halsey. Aged 3Ys 2Ds.
The 1895 Wisconsin State Census taken on June 20, 1895, shows S. F. Blake is living in the 3rd Ward, City of Dodgeville, Iowa Co., WI: 1 Male, 1 Female.
A photograph of Alonzo Charles Halsey, taken at J. L. Nye Studio, Platteville, Grant Co., WI. Please note that it appears that he has a glass left eye.
Eliza Grace Halesy was born July 1, 1895, in Bloomington, Grant Co., WI.
Alfred Sanders "Fred" Robinson and Ella Kate (Newton) Frye were married September 28, 1897, in Hampton, Franklin Co., IA.
Alfred Sanders "Fred" Robinson and Ella Kate (Newton) Frye Marriage Record.
Robert Foster Halsey was born January 19, 1899, in Wisconsin.
The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 16, 1900, shows Sylvester Blake (age 44) born July 1855 in Wisconsin to Ohio and Indiana-born parents is a Teamster owning his own home with a mortgage and living in the 3rd Ward, City of Dodgeville, Iowa Co., WI. Living with him is his childless wife of 18 years, Ida Blake (age 37) born August 1862 in Wisconsin to New York and Illinois-born parents.
The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 18, 1900, shows A. C. Halsey (age 39) born October, 1860, in Wisconsin to New York and Illinois-born parents, and married for 17 years, is a married Clergyman, and is a Boarder at the farm of Henry Fuller, Redlands Twp., San Bernardino Co., CA.
The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 1, 1900, shows Kate Halsey (age 35) born January, 1865, in Wisconsin to Irish and Indiana-born parents, and married for 17 years, and with 6 of the 7 children born to her still alive, is a married Head of Household, and is living on Main Street, Village of Cuba City, Grant Co., WI. Living with her are: her unmarried daughter, Winnie Halsey (age 16) born May, 1884, in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents; her son, George J. Halsey (age 13) born May, 1887, in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents; her daughter, Eva E. Halsey (age 10) born May, 1890, in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents; her daughter, Francis A. Halsey (age 7) born August, 1892, in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents; her daughter, Eliza G. Halsey (age 4) born July ,1895, in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents; and her son, Rober F. Halsey (age 1) born January, 1899, in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents.
The 1900 U. S. Census taken on June 21, 1900, shows Eugene E. Halsey (age 41) born February 1859 in Wisconsin to New York and Ohio-born parents is a married Farmer who is renting his farm and is living in Preston Twp., Jasper Co., MO. Living with him is his wife of 30 years, Sarah C. Halsey (age 40) born September 1859 in Wisconsin to English and Ohio-born parents and cannot read or write, with all 3 of the children born to her still alive. Also living there are his three unmarried children, all born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents: Ida M. Halsey (age 19) born September 1880; Katie A. Halsey (age 16) born August 1883; and Charles W. Halsey (age 13) born July 1886. An unmarried Black farm Helper also lives in the household.
Alonzo Charles Halsey died September 10, 1900, at 218 Fifth Street, City of San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX, at age 40. Buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Cuba City, Grant Co., WI.
The San Antonio Express, San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX, Tuesday, September 11, 1900
MORTUARY.
Rev. A. C. Halsey, aged about 40 years, a resident of Cuba, Wis., died after a long illness at 218 Fifth street yesterday morning at 3 'clock. The deceased has relatives residing in Wisconsin. The remains are being held at Shelly's undertaking parlors pending advices from them.
The Grant County Herald, Lancaster, Grant Co., WI, Thursday, September 13, 1900
Rev. A. C. Halsey Dead.
Rev. A. C. Halsey, well known throughout southern Wisconsin, and a popular Methodist minister, passed away at San Antonio, Cal., Sunday. His latest charge was at Cuba City, and about eight months ago he took his departure for southern California to benefit his health, being a sufferer from tuberculosis of the lungs. His condition becoming worse last week he started on his homeward journey but was unable to proceed further than San Antonio where he passed away. From San Antonio, upon his arrival, a telegram was sent to his wife at Cuba City announcing his serious condition and she at once made preparations to join her husband, leaving Saturday. On Monday friends at Cuba City received the sad intelligence announcing his death. Mrs. Halsey will find a corpse when she reaches the end of her journey. The deceased minister was well known and greatly beloved throughout southwestern Wisconsin and his death will be deplored by many persons. The remains will be brought to Cuba City where the funeral will be held.
The News-Herald, Cuba City, Grant Co., WI, Friday, September 21, 1900
VICINITY BREVITIES.
The relatives who were here to attend the funeral services of the late Rev. A. C. Halsey were: His mother Mrs. J. M. Frye of Orion, Wis.; his sister Mrs. S. F. Blake of Dodgeville, Wis.; Mrs. Halsey's mother Mrs. J. A. Sharp of Richland Center, Wis., and sister Mrs. Jno. Donner of Muscoda; Mrs. Lizzie Parish of Omaha, Neb. Also Mr. Geo. Casey of Muscoda, a brother-in-law of Mrs. Halsey.
The Grant County Herald, Lancaster, Grant Co., WI, Thursday, October 4, 1900
Mrs. Ann Hounsel spent two weeks in Cuba City lately, and while there attended the funeral service of Rev. A. C. Halsey, who died Sept. 10, 1900, away from home, but was brought home to Cuba City for interment. He was not only highly esteemed by his church people; he was beloved by all who knew him, and his early death causes deep sadness in many hearts. He leaves a loving wife and six children to mourn their loss, and a very great number of friends will mourn with them. He had gone south for his health, but death came. His beautiful and useful life on earth is ended. Not his good work, for that goes on forever! There was a very large attendance at the funeral, as might be expected, for he is well-known. Those of us who had ever heard him preach, or conduct a funeral service, will not forget this gentle loving servant of Go. AUNT LIZZIE, Oct. 1st, 1900.
At the time of his death, Alonzo Charles Halsey had a widow and six minor children: Kate (Sharp) Halsey; Winnie Halsey (age 16); George Halsey (age 13); Eva Halsey (age 10); Fannie Halsey (age 8); Grace Halsey (age 5); and Robert Halsey (age 2).
George Eldridge McNett and Winnie Mabelle Halsey were married February 4, 1903, in Grant Co., WI.
The 1905 Wisconsin State Census taken on June 1, 1905, shows Sylvester Blake (age 49) born in Wisconsin to Pennsylvania-born parents is a Farmer owning his own home with a mortgage and is living in the City of Dodgeville, Iowa Co., WI. Living with him is his wife, Ida A. M. Blake (age 43) born in Wisconsin to Illinois and New York-born parents.
The 1905 Wisconsin State Census taken on June 1, 1905, shows Kate Halsey (age 40) born in Wisconsin to Indiana-born parents is a widowed Head of Household living in the Village of Cuba City, Grant Co., WI. Living with her are her unmarried children, all born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents: George J. Halsey (age 18) a Barber; Eva Halsey (age 15); Alice Halsey (age 12); Grace Halsey (age 10); and Robert Halsey (age 6).
Edward Eugene Halsey (born February 6, 1859) died 1906 in Jasper Co., MO. Buried in Paradise Cemetery, Jasper, Jasper Co., MO.
Jesse W. "Jess" Scott and Catherine E. "Kate" (Sharp) Halsey were married May 15, 1907, in Grant Co., WI.
The 1910 U. S. Census taken on May 6, 1910, shows Sylvester F. Blake (age 53) born in Wisconsin to Pennsylvania-born parents is a Dairy Farm Farmer owning his own farm with a mortgage and living in the 3rd Ward, City of Dodgeville, Iowa Co., WI. Living with him is his childless wife of 29 years, Ida May Blake (age 47) born in Wisconsin to New York and Illinois-born parents, who Works on a Dairy Farm.
The 1910 U. S. Census taken on April 25, 1910, shows Jesse Scott (age 46) born in Illinois to Missouri-born parents, and in his second marriage, is a married Miner in a Zinc Mine, and who owns his home free of a mortgage, is living on Madison Street, Village of Cuba City, Grant Co., WI. Living with him are: his wife of 2 years, Kate Scott (age 44) born in Wisconsin to Indiana-born parents and in her second marriage, with 6 of the 7 children born to her still alive; his unmarried step-daughter, Fannie Halsey (age 17) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents; his step-daughter, Grace Halsey (age 14) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents; and his unmarried step-son, Robert Halsey (age 10) born in Wisconsin to Wisconsin-born parents.
On June 5, 1917, William Charles Halsey (age 30), born July 25, 1886, in Bloom, WI, is a married Laborer for Standard Oil Co, and is living in Richmond, CA. He claims an exemption based upon Religious grounds, apparently claimed by someone else.
The 1920 U. S. Census taken on January 9, 1920, shows William C. Halsey (age 33) born in Wisconsin to United States-born parents is a Rigger at an Oil Refinery who is renting his home and is living at 669 Third Street, Richmond City, Contra Costa Co., CA. Living with him is his wife of 29 years, Roxie B. Halsey (age 29) born in Missouri to Kentucky and Ohio-born parents. Also living there is his son, Galen B. Halsey (age 1-11/12) born in California to Wisconsin and Missouri-born parents.
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In 1920, Cathern and Jesse Scott (age 56) born in Illinois are living in the Village of Cuba City, Smelser Twp., Grant Co., WI.
Ida Annabella May (Halsey) Blake died June 4, 1920, in Dodgeville, Iowa Co., WI, at age 57. Buried in East Side Cemetery, Dodgeville, Iowa Co., WI. She died from typhoid fever.
Ida A. May (Halsey) Blake Death Record.
OBITUARY - BLAKE
Mrs. Ida A. Blake, wife of Sylvester F. Blake, died at 9:30 a. m. Friday, June 4, 1920, at the age of 57 years, 10 months, and 3 days, after a lingering illness of nine months terminating in typhoid fever. Mrs. Blake was born at Orion, Wis., August 1, 1862. She was married to Sylvester F. Blake Jan. 23, 1881. Thirty-two years ago, they came to Dodgeville, where they have since made their home. She is survived by her husband, and also numerous relatives at the home of her birth. The funeral services were held Saturday, June 5, from her late home, and were conducted by Rev. Gwilym E. Jones, who served in place of her pastor, Rev. Griffiths, who is ill. Miss Frances Lewis and Mrs. Dal Lewis sang. Interment was at the Eastside cemetery.
August 16, 1920, Dodgeville, Iowa Co., WI. Warranty Deed by Sylvester F. Blake (widower) to John Crook and William Smith; All of Block 18, Parry's Addition City of Dodgeville, except 40 feet off of the south side of Lot #7 of said Block #18. Volume 96, Page 418. Amount of $3,325.
Sylvester Fremont Blake died October 18, 1921, in Wisconsin State Hospital for the Insane, Westport Twp., Dane Co., WI, at age 65. Buried in East Side Cemetery, Dodgeville, Iowa Co., WI.
Sylvester Fremont Blake died October 18, 1921, in Wisconsin State Hospital for the Insane, Westport Twp., Dane Co., WI, at age 65. His death certificate indicated that he had a Septicemia (probably a Staph infection) following an infection on the neck of one day, with an infection on the arm a contributing factor. He had been under treatment there for 2 months and 17 days.
The Wisconsin State Journal, Madison, Dane Co., WI, Friday, October 28, 1921
ATTEND FUNERAL AT DODGEVILLE
DODGEVILLE - Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Mayfield, Mrs. Wallace Lawton, Mrs. Louis Pugh, Richland Center, Mrs. Charles Lovell, Muscoda, and Mrs. Joseph Davies, Boscobel, attended the funeral of S. F. Blake Thursday.
By 1930, Kate Scott (age 65) is living alone in the Village of Cuba City, Smelser Twp., Grant Co., WI.
Kathryn "Kate" (Sharp) (Halsey) Scott in later years.
Isaiah Monroe Frye died January 5, 1936, at Richland Center Hospital, Richland Center, Richland Co., WI, at age 89. Buried in Basswood Cemetery, Basswood, Richland Co., WI.
The Capital Times, Madison, Dane Co., WI, Wednesday, January 8, 1936
Richland Veteran Dies; Brother Is Last One Now
RICHLAND CENTER, Wis. - Isaiah Fry, 89, Civil War veteran, died at the home of his son, Harry, of this city Sunday. He leaves five sons: Albert, Dieter Hollow; Harry, Richland Center; Otis, Beloit; Orval, Milwaukee; and Randolph, Balmoral; also a step brother, Joseph Miller, the only other Civil War veteran remaining in Richland county. Funeral services will be held in the Basswood church at 2 today.
The 1940 U. S. Census taken on April 22, 1940, shows Jess Scott (age 76) born in Illinois, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House, and with 4 years of School, is a married man with no occupation, and who owns his home worth $1,500 and is living on Madison Street, 1st Ward, City of Cuba City, Smelser Twp., Grant Co., WI. Living with him are: his wife, Kate Scott (age 75) born in Wisconsin, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House, and with 7 years of School; and an unmarried Lodger, Robert Halsey (age 41) born in Wisconsin, and 5 years ago was living in the Same House, and with 10 years of School, a Laborer in Mines.
Kathryn "Kate" (Sharp) (Halsey) Scott died June 6, 1943, at her home, Cuba City, Grant Co., WI, at age 77. Buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Cuba City, Grant Co., WI.
The Cuba City News Herald, Cuba City, Grant Co., WI, Thursday, June 10, 1943
MRS. JESSE SCOTT IS CALLED BEYOND
Mrs. Jesse Scott, 78, died at her home here Sunday afternoon at 12;30 o'clock following a short illness. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at 1:45 o'clock from the home to the Methodist Church at 2 o'clock with burial in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Surviving are her husband, six children, Mrs. George McNett of Cuba City, George Halsey of Platteville, Fanny Cottingham of Beloit, and Mrs. Eva Hillary and Mrs. Albert Smythe, both of Benton, and Robert Halsey of Cuba City. Her first husband, Alonzo Halsey, and a daughter, preceded her in death. The pallbearers were Elmer Altenburg, Alex Richardson, Charles Ambs, Halsey McNett, Guerdon McNett, Mike Stadel. The singer was Jim Baunman and the organist was Mrs. David Griffith.
Winifred May Bell Halsey was born May 1, 1844, in Wisconsin, and died August 4, 1944, in Cuba City, Grant Co., WI.
Jesse W. "Jess" Scott died December 12, 1948, at a convalescent home, Platteville, Grant Co., WI, at age 87. Buried in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Cuba City, Grant Co., WI.
The Capital Times, Madison, Dane Co., WI, Wednesday, December 15, 1948
Jesse Scott Rites Are at Platteville
CUBA CITY, Wis. - Funeral services for Jesse W. Scott, 87, a farmer, who died at a Platteville convalescent home Sunday, will be held Thursday at 2 at the Haudenshield-Lintner funeral home here. Services will be under the auspices of Masonic lodge No. 15 of Hazel Green. Burial will be in Mt. Pleasant cemetery here. Mr. Scott was born in Apple River, Ill., Sept. 3, 1861. He is survived by a son, Elmer, Fairfield, Utah.
The Wisconsin State Journal, Madison, Dane Co., WI, Thursday, December 16, 1948
J. W. Scott Services
PLATTEVILLE - Funeral services for Jesse W. Scott, 87, of 322 E. Cedar st., Platteville, were to be held at 2 p. m. today in the Haudenshield funeral home, Cuba City. Services will be conducted by the Hazel Green Masonic lodge No. 15. Burial will be in Mt. Pleasant cemetery, Cuba City. Mr. Scott died Sunday at his home after a long illness. He was born in Apple River, Ill., and lived in Platteville for 18 months after he retired from farming. Survivors include a son, Elmer, Fairfield, Utah.
Robert Foster Halsey died 1952.
George Halsey was drafted on 26 Sept 1864. He was part of the 16th Wisconsin Infantry. Company B. He died in a military hospital in South Carolina of "nostalgia".
These conditions contributed to what Civil War doctors called “nostalgia,” a centuries-old term for despair and homesickness so severe that soldiers became listless and emaciated and sometimes died. Military and medical officials recognized nostalgia as a serious “camp disease,” but generally blamed it on “feeble will,” “moral turpitude” and inactivity in camp. Few sufferers were discharged or granted furloughs, and the recommended treatment was drilling and shaming of “nostalgic” soldiers—or, better yet, “the excitement of an active campaign,” meaning combat.
REV. ALONZO CHARLES HALSEY
(1860-1900)
ALONZO CHARLES HALSEY was born October 3, 1860 to the farm family of GEORGE W. and HULDAH (RICHARDS) HALSEY of Henrietta township in upper Richland County, Wisc. George Halsey was born in New York State. Huldah came from Bloom, Wisc. and was married to George on Mar. 25, 1858. Huldah's parents were JAMES AND RACHEL RICHARDS. The Richards family had migrated to Wisconsin from Indiana. To George and Huldah were born two other children: Eugene in 1859 and Ida in 1862-63.
By 1865 George Halsey had died and Huldah (also known as Holiday) had remarried to Isaiah Monroe Frye. To the Frye family were born two children: Alvin in 1867 and Albert in 1868. The Fryes lived with their five children on a farm in Orion township, in southern Richland County.
In 1880 when Alonzo was 19 years old, he was listed in that year’s census report as a farmer (head of household) in Orion township, with his sister Ida keeping house for him. Also living with them at that time was a cousin by the name of Luzerne Pugh.
Living nearby in Eagle township, during the mid-1800s was the family of JAMES ANDREW SHARP. The Sharps had arrived in Wisconsin by way of Virginia, Kentucky, and Indiana. Mrs. Sharp had been the Miss INDIANA FRANCES PRIVETT, born in Indiana on Nov. 1, 1840. The Privett family had come to Indiana from South Carolina and Virginia. James and Frances Sharp had thirteen children. The fourth child born to them on January 9, 1865 was named KATHRYN. Other children were George, Sonora, Henry, Mary, Elizabeth (deaf-mute), Lulu E., Eda E. William, Thomas L., James F., Earl, and Jennie.
On April 30, 1883 Alonzo Halsey and Kathryn Sharp were married at the Christian Church in Richland Center, Wisc. by Rev. John Walworth. They then settled on a farm in Orion township, where their first children were born: Salome in 1883 and WINIFRED MAY BELL on May 1, 1884. Salome died in 1886 at the age of three years and was buried in Oak Ridge Cemetery north of Orion. The other five children born to Kate and Alonzo were George, Eva, Fannie, Grace, and Robert (born Jan. 19, 1898).
Alonzo had applied as Licentiate Preacher in the Methodist Church in 1886 and he preached from that time on but was not ordained as an Elder in the Church until Sept. 17, 1893. In January of 1900 Alonzo contacted tuberculosis and eventually went to the tuberculosis sanitarium in San Antonio, Texas for treatment. It was here in Texas that he died on Sept. 10, 1900. From the West Wisconsin Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church comes the following obituary, published in the minutes of the annual session held Sept. 12-17, 1900.
MEMORIAL
REV. A. C. HALSEY
Rev. A. C. Halsey was born October 3, 1860, at Henrietta, Richland County, Wisconsin and died at San Antonio, Texas, Sept. 10, 1900. He was married to Miss Kate Sharp, May 30, 1883, and settled on a farm. In the winter of 1885-6 he was thoroughly converted and united with the Methodist Episcopal church and was actively engaged in the Master's work until the day of his death. In 1886 he entered the university and two years later was received into the West Wisconsin Conference. He served the following charges: Mt. Horeb, Wauzeka, Mt. Sterling, Leon, Springville, Prairie du Chien, Bloomington, and in 1896 was stationed at Cuba City, his last charge. In January of this year, Brother Halsey's health failing, he journeyed to California with the hope of regaining his strength. But it was all in vain, his life's work was almost done and though he made a desperate struggle for life he grew weaker and weaker until finally on September 10, he crossed the river to the Beautiful City. During this final illness he was visited by a brother pastor and to him he said: “It is all well, Jesus is precious to my soul,” and a little later he fell asleep. Brother Halsey was a noble character, one esteemed by all the brethren. Earnestly and faithfully he wrought to do the Master's will and the many souls that will shine in his crown, attest his success. He has left a widow and six children to the care and love of the church.
Cuba City News:
Memorial services were held in the M.E. church Sunday Sept. 16th. Rev. Will Mitchell led in prayer and Rev. R. Pengilly of Fennimore, delivered a very able and fitting sermon. The church was filled to its utmost capacity, with all classes who came to pay their last tribute of respect to the deceased pastor. He had no enemies and was much respected by all. The little church was beautifully arranged for the occasion. Just in front of the pulpit was a large likeness of the deceased pastor, the frame of which was covered with crepe. The front railing and pastor's chair were also draped, and on either side were tables with black coverings upon which were and abundance of beautiful flowers and choice potted plants.
And from the Presiding Elder's Report, in the minutes of the 1900 Session of the West Wisconsin Conference comes the following note:
Bro. A. C. Halsey who returned to Cuba City at the close of our last session of annual conference was compelled in January to give up his work because of illness and went to Mexico for his health. Later he went to Southern California, and recently attempted to go to Texas in a courageous struggle for life. Little is known beyond this point regarding him save a few brief telegraph dispatches saying he was very low, and the last one saying he had died at San Antonio, Texas, four o'clock last Monday morning. His wife had, on the Saturday previous to his death, started to go to him. He of course died before she could reach him. His body will be brought to this state for interment. During the past nine months we have kept his work regularly supplied by the kindness of local preachers and the pastors of the district and Bro. Halsey has received all but $100 of his salary for himself and family. Bro. Halsey was a most worthy brother, who lost his health in over work, preaching four times a Sunday last year. His heart was in his work. He dies in the prime of life, being about forty years old. He leaves a wife and six children, the eldest being a girl sixteen years old and the youngest a baby about a year and a half old. Surely here is a brother pastors’ family that will receive the prayers of us all. Our Sympathy I know goes out to the widow and the fatherless children. We confidently trust the conference stewards will find it in their power to deal handsomely and generously with them in the distribution of the funds at their disposal.
The History of the Cuba City Methodist Church was published in 1951 and from this we have:
A. C. HALSEY
1896 -1900
We had in Alonzo C. Halsey an ardent temperance worker as well as a capable preacher. He and his wife enjoyed singing duets and in this way they gave many convincing temperance messages. Unfortunately while still actively in our service, he was obliged to go to San Antonio, Texas, for his health. He. died before his return, September 10, 1900. Forty was an early age to give up a career of high aspirations and bright promise of fulfillment. Our church has a memorial window dedicated to his honor. His daughter, Mrs. George KcNett, made a contribution for a "Veteran of the Cross Marker" to show her regard for his fine qualities. He is buried in the Mount Pleasant cemetery in Cuba City. He was highly regarded by all.
When Alonzo died his body was shipped back to Galena, Ill by train. His oldest daughter Winifred (16 years) with a wagon and driver (James Harker) meet the train in Galena and brought his body back to Cuba City. He was buried in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery at Cuba City. The following verse is etched in the stone above his resting place:
"He has gone from his dear ones,
his children, his wife,
whom he willingly toiled for
and loved as his life.
Oh God: How mysterious and
how strange are the ways,
to take from us this loved one,
in the best of his days."
Kathryn was left with Winfred and five other small children at home. Life must have been very dismal for her at this time. In 1903 Winifred married GEORGE McNETT and in 1908 Kathryn herself remarried. Her second husband was Jesse Scott. Kathryn became well known by friends and family as 'MA" Scott. Also known lovingly as a “character.” She died June 6, 1943 at age 78. She is buried next to her first husband.
Wayne R. Harker
1984