BIOGRAPHIES: C. F. William PABST, Turtle Lake Tsp., Barron County, WI ==================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor, or the legal representative of the contributor, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Vic Gulickson 3 June 2001 ==================================================================== C. F. William Pabst, who is profitably engaged in farming and dairying in Turtle Lake Township, where he has resided for 21 years, was born on a farm in Brandebourg, Germany, March 1, 1863, son of August and Wilhelmina (Hench) Pabst. He was educated in the common school and at the age of 17 came to America with his parents, who settled at Lake Elmo, Washington County, Minn., and there operated a farm under rental for 20 years. There William remained until the spring of 1900, when he came to Barron County. He bought 200 acres of land in sections 16 and 21, Turtle Lake Township. It was almost wild, as very little clearing had been done and there were no buildings. Mr. Pabst began the work of improvement and subsequently cleared and developed the farm, erecting a good frame house, barn, granary, tool sheds, stave silo and a steel windmill. Later he sold a portion of this farm but still retains 72 acres. The place is well stocked with good grade cattle, of which he milks 22 cows, the balance being young cattle. Though giving special attention to dairying, he also carries on general farming successfully. His equipment is of the best and includes a Ford auto car. On August 2, 1892, Mr. Pabst was united in marriage with Augusta Richards, daughter of Frederick and Albertina Richards of Washington County, Minnesota. Her parents were natives of Germany, who settled in Minnesota at an early day, and it was in Washington County that their daughter, Augusta, was born, Oct. 22, 1868. There, also, Mr. and Mrs. Pabst began housekeeping and remained until their removal to Barron County, Wisconsin. Their first four children were born in that county, namely: Arthur A., May 27, 1893; Ella L., May 3, 1894; Erna A., Oct. 27, 1897; and Edna F., September 7, 1900. The two youngest, Esther L. and Leona L., were born in Barron County, Esther, Sept. 4, 1905, and Leona, May 22, 1913. All the children reside at home. Arthur A. owns and operates a farm of 120 acres adjoining the home place on the north, which was purchased for him by his father. The family worship at the Peace Lutheran Church, a neat little edifice built on land donated from his farm by Mr. Pabst. This church belongs to the Buffalo Synod and the pastor comes from Minnesota to hold services. Politically, Mr. Pabst is a Republican. --Taken from: History of Barron Co., Wisconsin, H. C. Cooper, Jr., & Co., 1922, pp. 162-163.