BIOGRAPHIES:  Alvin J. MESSINGER, Menomonie, Dunn County, WI

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ALVIN J. MESSINGER and his family were among the comers of 1862, having 
previously visited the place while traveling for his health.  He was born 
in Windham, Portage Co., Ohio, Feb. 13, 1821.  When eighteen years of age, 
his father's family removed to Des Moines Co., Iowa.  While there in 1852, 
he married Miss Margaret McAlenny.  They had five children, two dying in 
infancy.  Two sons and one daughter are still living.  Mr. Messinger, while
residing in Burlington, served eight years as Clerk of the Court.  During 
his residence in Menomonie, he had charge of the land department of Knapp, 
Stout & Co.'s business, looking after the titles, taxes, and attending to 
legal points and like matters.  He was County Superintendent one term.  Was
an influential member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and a highly 
respected citizen, identified with the prosperity of the town. His death 
was on 31st of October, 1880.


-- From "History of Northern Wisconsin, An Account of Its Settlement, Growth,
Development and Resources; an Extensive Sketch of its Counties, Cities, 
Towns and Villages." Volume 1.  Chicago: the Western Historical Company, 
A.T. Andreas, Proprietor, 1881, page 282