BIOGRAPHIES:  William E. HEWITT, Dovre Township , Barron Co., WI

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Submitted by:  Vic Gulickson <vic@indy.net>  23 September 2004
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William E. Hewitt, an active and leading farmer of section 3, Dovre
Township, was born in La Crosse County, this state, Nov. 18, 1867, the son
of Isaac and Malvina (Dake) Hewitt. who in 1875 brought him to Dovre
Township. He attended the old log schoolhouse in the neighborhood and
learned farming from his father. As a young man he worked for several
seasons in the lumber woods winters and on river drives in the spring.
Gradually he assumed the responsibilities of the home farm. In 1908 he took
over the original quarter section, including the home buildings, and there
he has continued to carry on general farming, paying particular attention
to Holstein cattle and Duroc Jersey swine. Aside from looking after his
work at home he has done many things for the benefit of the community. He
helped to organize the Ideal Cheese and Dairy Co. in section 3, Dovre
Township, and has served as vice president and director. He was one of the
original members of the Co-operative Mercantile Co. at Chetek, and has been
active in its support. Like his father before him he is a firm adherent of
the First Day Adventist Church at Chetek and has served as one of its
officers. As a parent he is interested in education and has done good
service as a member of the school board. Mr. Hewitt was married on Nov. 26,
1904, in Dovre Township, to Nettie Rich, who was born in Monroe County,
this state, on Oct. 5, 1884, the daughter of Seth and Saphrona Rich. This
union has been blessed with four children: Olive, Mabel, Lloyd and Viola,
all living at home.

--Transcribed from: History of Barron Co., Wisconsin, H. C. Cooper,
Jr., & Co., 1922, pg. 664.

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