BIOGRAPHIES:  William Edgar CASWELL, Vance Creek Township, Barron Co., WI

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Submitted by:  Vic Gulickson <vic@indy.net>  13 January 2004
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William Edgar Caswell, for many years a respected and honored resident of
Section 12, Vance Creek Township, was born at Maiden Rock, Pierce County,
this state, Jan. 6, 1861, the son of Peter Wellington Caswell and his good
wife, Nancy Henry. The Caswell family in America dates back to the
Revolution, while the Henry family, originally spelled Hendry, dates back
to one of the passengers on the Mayflower. William Edgar was reared in
Pierce County, attended the Maiden Rock schools, and thoroughly learned
farming from his father. He farmed in his native county until 1895, when he
came to Barron County, and located on Section 12, Vance Creek Township.
This was all wild land, and no buildings had been erected. He put up a
small cabin and started clearing the land. As time passed he prospered and
built up a good place. Here he successfully carried on general farming
until his death, Dec. 7, 1909. He was a man of many admirable qualities, a
good citizen and a good farmer, whose especial delight was in his home and
his family. Coming of pioneer stock, he had his part in the development of
this region, and his memory is held in hallowed regard. A natural leader
among his fellows, he did good work on the town board, and also served in
other public positions of trust and responsibility. Mr. Caswell was married
Dec. 27, 1895, to Carrie Lien, who was born in Norway, Sept. 29, 1872, the
daughter of, Ole and Guri (Wold) Lien, who came to this country, bringing
their two children, Carrie and Anna (now of Eugene, Ore.), and settled
first in Menomonie, where the mother died. Later the father brought the
family to Barron County, and settled in Section 12, Vance Creek Township.
They here developed a good farm. He married Emma Flaw, and by this union
had three boys and one girl. He died on Oct. 11, 1908, at the age of 64
years. She is still living. Mr. Lien was a most estimable man in every
respect, and was held in the highest regard. Mr. and Mrs. Caswell had five
children: Gladys, Francis, Inez, Oscar and Allen. Mrs. Caswell is a
gracious lady of many pleasant qualities and is noted for her hospitality.

--Transcribed from: History of Barron Co., Wisconsin, H. C. Cooper,
Jr., & Co., 1922, pp. 511-512.

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