Obituary: Adams County, Wisconsin: William John KERSHAW

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From the Adams County Press, Saturday 28 April 1883 Page 4 Column 2

Death of Colonel William John KERSHAW

William John KERSHAW died in Kilbourn City last Monday afternoon. Few men
were better known to the earlier settlers of Adams county, than John
KERSHSAW as he was familiarly called. He at one time held the office of
District Attorney in this county; twice represented it in the popular
branch of the Legislature, and in 1869 and 1870 was a Senator from the
district comprising the counties of Adams, Juneau and Monroe.

Colonel KERSHAW saw very considerable service in the late war. When the
18th regiment was organized he went out as sargeant of Company E of that
regiment. Subsequently he was promoted to Second Lieutenant and after that
to Captain of Company K. When the 37th regiment was organized he was
commissioned Major and was afterwards promoted to Lieutenant-Colonel.

Shortly after the expiration of his senatorial term, Mr. KERSHAW moved to
Milwaukee, and was there engaged in business with C. J. KERSHAW. While a
resident of Milwaukee, in 1875, he represented the Third ward of that city
in the Assembly.

For several years past he has made his residence in Kilbourn City. Failing
health compelled him to refrain from labor or business. For years he has
been incurably afflicted with consumption. He watched the progress of his
disease and contemplated his approaching death with cheerful courage and
composure. Although expected, the end came suddenly at last, while he was
sitting in a chair.

Mr. KERSHAW leaves a widow and five children. Two of his daughters are
known to many of the citizens of this county as finely educated and
successful teachers in the schools.