Biographical Sketch of
Hamilton Walreth
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 309 - 310
Hamilton Walreth, a native of Herkimer County, New York, who was born September 19, 1846, is one of the prominent and
well-to-do men of Springville Township, Adams County. He has seen the growth and development of that region, and has
exerted an influence for its upbuilding. His life has been devoted to the better interests of his community, and he is
one of the progressive citizens of his county.
Mr. Walreth's parents, John J. and Maria (Ward) Walreth, lived in New York until about 1847, when they came West,
locating near Rome Corners, Dane County, Wisconsin, and the father engaged in farming. In the fall of 1853, they moved
to Springville, Adams County, and took government land, the father conducting the farm there until his death, September
4, 1866. He was laid to rest in White Creek Cemetery, and after his death the mother returned to Herkimer County, New
York where her death occured August 28, 1891.
Our subject was one of nine children born to that worthy couple, and attended school intil sixteen years of age, obtaining
a good education. He enlisted at the early age of seventeen years, in Coumpany K, Twenty-fifth Wisconsin Infantry, in
December 1863. He saw service under Sherman and joined his regiment at Vicksburg, Mississippi, and was in the battles of
Atlanta, and for three months was in the very midst of the work, until the capture of Atlanta. He accompanied Sherman on
his march to the sea, and was with him through all his campaigns. He was mustard out of the service July 16, 1865, at
Louisville,Kentucky. On July 22, 1864, he suffered a sunstroke while at the battle of Atlanta, and was confined to the
hospital.
Mr. Walreth was married November 29, 1868, to Delight A. Schoff, daughter of Jesse W. and Mary (Beeman) Schoff, of
Springville Township, who came from St. Lawrence County, New York, in the fall of 1864. Mrs. Walreth's father died
August 27, 1891, and her mother died April 6, 1871. Both passed away in Springville Township, and were buried in White
Creek Cemetery. Nine children, of six of whom are living, have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Walreth, as follows: John H.,
born May 1, 1875, now residing on a farm in Springville Township; Jessie M., born February 25, 1871, now Mrs. E. B.
Fisher; Kittie, born January 13, 1873, now Mrs. S. Howard, of White Creek; Vernie A., born June 17, 1879, resides at
home; Agnes D., born March 15, 1885, also resides at home; and Calvin J., born October 9, 1887, lives at home. Mr. and
Mrs. Walreth adopted one girl, Mary Roda Lilley, the daughter of Mrs. Walreth's sister, and she has made her home with
them since 1884. Mr. Walreth is much interested in educational matters, and has given his children every educational
advantage, and they have become intelligent members of their community. His daughters have all been teachers, and have
attended a high degree of scholarship.
Mr. Walreth is a member of Ennis Reed Post, No. 209, G. A. R., of White Creek, and is the present commander of the post.
He is also a member of the Masonic fraternity and the Congregational Church at White Creek. In political faith he is a
Republican. He has filled various local offices of trust faithfully and well, but does not seek public preferment, wishing
rather to serve his community in other ways. It is a pleasure to meet a man of his characteristics and abilities.Transcribed by Jaimee Hedlund
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