BIOGRAPHIES: Oscar A. KRAUSE, Grant Township, Dunn Co., WI ********************************************************************* USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, 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. Submitted by: Dan Dietsche 10 January 2005 ********************************************************************* Oscar A. Krause, the enterprising proprietor of a fine 330-acre farm in Sections 5, 6 and 8, town of Grant, known as Sunnyside Farm, which he built up from 160 acre farm of his parents, was born in this town, Jan 8, 1870, son of Ludwig, and Louise (Lantz) Krause. The father was born in 1827 and the mother in 1825. They were German farmers, who came to the United States to better their fortunes, settling first in Juneau County, Wis., coming to Dunn County in the early 80's, making the journey with oxen. The land they selected here consisted of 160 acres in Section 8, town of Grant. It was covered with heavy timber and brush; clearing it was long and difficult. Ludwig Krause used oxen for all his work on farm and road, hauling his grain and other produce to Menomonie, the nearest trading-point, for needed supplies. In making these trips it was necessary to cross the Red Cedar River, forded in summer and crossed on the ice in winter. On one of these trips, when returning from Menomonie he nearly froze to death. After some years he re-placed his original dwelling with a fine log house of unusual size, as it contained six rooms. At one time he made a trip to Texas, and, taking a fancy to that country, purchased 240 acres of land there, but after a short time he sold it and returned to his farm in Dunn County, Wis., where he died in 1903. His wife died in 1911. Of their ten children, seven are living, namely: Emil, of Barron, Wis.; Ida, wife of Samuel Sherwood of the town of Otter Creek; Matilda, who married George Paul, Sr., and is now a widow residing in Colfax; Bertha, who is Mrs. John Berg of Otter Creek; Ella, wife of Josepk Weirus of Thief River Falls, Minn.; Gustavis, of Colfax and Oscar A., of the town of Grant. Those deceased are Richard, Henry and Minnie, wife of Dr. E. S. Snyder. Oscar A. Krause was born and reared on the home farm, and attended the district school, helping his father out of school hours as soon as he was old enough. After coming in possession of the home farm, he added more land, so that it now contains 330 acres. He made important improvements, having built a frame house of nine rooms, modem equipment; a new barn 36 x 120 feet, with James equipment and running water. In fact all buildings are new. He has also an ample supply of necessary machinery for general farming and dairying, which he is carrying on successfully. He has 50 head of grade Durham cattle with a pure bred sire; a large flock of Shropshire sheep; 50 head of Poland China hogs; large flock of pure strain Buff Orphington chickens, other poultry, as geese, turkeys and several strains of ducks. His farm machinery includes two tractors. Oscar Krause was married Aug. 2, 1898, to Ottilie Abraham, born June 28, 1877 the daughter of Albert and Amalia (Haak) Abraham, who were of German birth, the father being a tailor by trade. Albert Abraham was born Feb. 11, 1826, and died Nov. 18, 1920. Mrs. Amalia Abraham was born Feb 15, 1840, and died March 11, 1920. Mr. and Mrs. Krause had three children, two of whom, Pearle and Earle are living, Harry, having died in infancy. Pearle Krause acquired her high school education in the Academy at Northland College, Ashland, Wis., her junior College work at the State Normal School, Superior, Wis.; and received her A. B. degree from Lawrence College, Appleton, Wis. She is a member of the Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority and Shakespeare Club of Chicago, Ill.; has taught in Nebraska, Illinois and St. Paul, traveled through western and southern states and is now principal of the high school at Hill City, Minn. Earle Krause attended high school in the winter of 1922 at Morgan Park Military Academy, Chicago, Ill., but on account of illness did not complete the course. He also took a short combination course in the Rasmussen Business College, St. Paul, Minn. He was granted a diploma as master welder and mechanic by the Twin City Modem Auto and Tractor School and is now assisting his parents on the farm. --Transcribed from the "History of Dunn County Wisconsin, 1925," page 809 © All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm