BIOGRAPHIES:  W. H. H. BEEBE, Washington Township, Eau Claire County, WI

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W. H. H. BEEBE, farmer.  Was born in Arlington, Bennington Co., Vt., Dec. 25,
1839.  Came to Wisconsin in 1856, with parents.  Enlisted Oct. 11, 1861, in 
Co. G, 16th Wis. I.  Was wounded in the first Shiloh fight, and discharged
for disability, August 25, 1862.  Re-enlisted Dec. 23, 1863, in the same
regiment, Co. H, Captain Whipple, and served the balance of the war; was 
with Gen. Sherman in his famous march, all through to Washington; mustered
out at Louisville, Ky., July 12, 1865; was orderly sergeant when mustered
out.  Was married in Washington, Eau Claire Co., Dec. 20, 1874, to Miss 
Emma Neil.  Has two children, Justin E. and Emma E.  Was the first Town
Treasurer in the history of town, and has been so the last five years.  Side
Supervisor one term.  Mr. Beebe has a fine farm of 200 acres.


--Taken from "The History of Northern Wisconsin containing an Account of its
Settlemen, Growth, Development and Resources; An extensive Sketch of its 
Counties, Cities, Towns and Villages, Their Improvements, Industries, 
Manufacturies; Biographical Sketches, Portraits of Prominent Men and Early
Settlers; Views of County Seats, Etc."  Chicago:  The Western Historical
Company.  A. T. Andreas, Proprietor.  1881.  Page # 344