Biographical Sketch of

Lyman N. Morse

Transcribed by Jaimee Hedlund

Source: Memorial and Biographical Record and Illustrated Compendium of Biography of Citizens of Columbia, 
Sauk and Adams Counties, Wisconsin, published 1901 by G. A. Ogle & Co., Chicago, 1901, Pages 399 - 400

Lyman N. Morse, an enterprising agriculturist of Adams County, Wisconsin, is the owner of a fine farm near Big Spring, 
and his management of the place is marked by the scientific knowledge and skill which characterize the modern farmer.  
He was born in Big Spring, September 23, 1851, and is the oldest son of Uri Morse, of whom further mention is made 
elsewhere in this volume.  He was educated in the common and high schools of Kilbourn City, and as a steady and 
industrious youth, he assisted in the labors of the home farm until he attained his majority.
 
At the age of twenty- one Mr. Morse began teaching school in Pittsville, Wood County, Wisconsin where he successfully 
followed that pursuit for three years, but his health would not permit its continuance. Believing that farming would 
prove beneficial, he purchased eighty acres of very fertile land in New Haven township, Adams County, in 1875, and not 
only placed the land under excellent cultivation, but also made many substantial improvements there-on, planting an 
orchard and erecting good buildings.  In 1888 he removed to Big Spring, having come into possession of one hundred 
and twenty acres near that village, ninety acres of which were under cultivation. Here he raises small grain and 
clover, and is quite extensively interested in the breeding of horses, cattle, and hogs.  Industrious, preserving and 
enterprising, he has become one of the most successful farmers in the locality.
 
On the 19th of March, 1876, Mr. Morse was united in marriage with Miss Georgia M. Wells, who was born near Big Spring, 
September 9, 1856, and was educated in the common schools. Her father Simeon S. Wells, was born in Berlin, Vermont, 
February 20, 1816, and died January 18, 1874. He was married June 15, 1842, to Mary A. Smith, who was born in Hatley, 
Canada East, February 25, 1825, and now lives with her children.  Our subject and his wife have four children:  Leslie 
L. born April 29, 1880;  Arthur D., born March 24, 1883;  Clara M.,  born June 26, 1886;  and Horace C. born October 16, 
1889.
 
Mr. Morse was one of the organizers of the town fire insurance company, in which he has filled important official 
positions, and through his efforts and good management the organization has been placed on a solid basis, the 
community owing him a debt of gratitude for being able to secure cheap fire and lightning insurance. Politically he 
is a Republican and has represented his town many times in the conventions of the party.  He is also a prominent member 
of the Modern Woodmen of America, in which lodge he has filled the most responsible offices. Since the age of eighteen 
years he has been an active and influential member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and at the age of nineteen was 
chosen superintendent of the Sunday School, which position he has filled almost continuously since.  He takes a deep 
interest in everything for the good of the community, his influence is great and always for good, and his example is 
well worthy of emulation.


Transcribed by Jaimee Hedlund






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