Biographical Sketch of
Curtis B Neff
Transcribed by Robert Schieber 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 673 - 674 Curtis B. Neff, residing on section 28, in Easton township, is one of the pioneer settlers of Adams county. He has engaged in the pursuit of agriculture the greater part of his life, and to his efforts much of the present solid prosperity of his vicinity is due. He came to Adams county when it was a wilderness and has assisted in transforming it into one of the most thriving agricultural districts in Wisconsin. His home is one of pleasant surroundings and he has added modern improvements and prospered in his chosen calling, and is now one of the substantial men of his community. It is through his perseverance and honest dealings that he has acquired a fortune, and is supplied with the comforts of life. Mr. Neff was born July 12, 1823, at Cortland, New York, and was the son of Isaac and Polly (Black) Neff, of Dutch descent. The family resided near the Mohawk river many years and the father was a farmer. They went to Lake Mills, Jefferson county, Wisconsin, about 181 or 1852 and took up land on which the father engaged in farming until his death, which occurred in 1889, aged ninety-five years. The mother survived him five years and died at the age of ninety-one or ninety-two years, and both were buried at Lake Mills. In the family of nine children our subject was the fifth in order of birth. He went to Jefferson county one year later than his parents, and purchased forty acres of land near Lake Mills, where he stayed about eight years. He come to Easton, Adams county, on a hunting expedition and the creek and general appearance of the country pleased him and he disposed of his interests in Jefferson county and pre-empted one hundred and twenty acres of land in section 28, which is his present home farm. He has converted it into a well-improved farm and most of the land is under cultivation. Mr. Neff was married in December, 1847, to Nancy L. Frink, Daughter of George and Esther (Brown) Frink, of Lake Mills, who came to Wisconsin from New York. Mrs Neff died June 18, 1873. Six children, five of whom are living, were born to Mr. and Mrs. Neff, as follows: Caroline, now Mrs. L. Lampher, of Easton; Henry, engaged in farming in Easton Township: William, mining in California; Laura, residing at home; and George, farming at home. Mr. Neff stands for the principles of the Republican party. He has lent his influence for the upbuilding of Adams county, and is prominent in the farming community where he has resided so many years. He has held various township offices of trust, and in every instance discharged his duties faithfully and well. He has labored hard throughout his career, and during his younger days had little opportunity to gain an education, but through his own efforts he has acquired a good education and is well read and keeps abreast of the times. To such men the community owes a debt of gratitude for the part they have taken in the advance of civilization, and the community of Easton township willingly accords this gentleman the highest esteem.Transcribed by Robert Schieber
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