BIOGRAPHIES:  Samuel W. SEARLES, Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, WI

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SAMUEL W. SEARLES, foreman of saw mill for Empire Lumber Co., Eau Claire, 
came to Wisconsin in 1869, and located at Portage for one year; came to Eau 
Claire in 1870.  Was employed on W. W. R. R. bridge building for one season; 
then was engaged with Empire Lumber Co. for four years as millwright, and 
since then in his present capacity.  Was born in Elmira, N. Y., 1841; 
enlisted in 1861 in 23rd N. Y. M. as quartermaster's sergeant; served two 
years and two months; re-enlisted in 1st N. Y. V. C.; was in the army of, 
and last two years of service under, Gen. Sheridan; time of service four 
years and two months.  He was married in South Virginia, in 1865, to Fannie 
Archer, who was born in Virginia.  They have five children -- Charles Archer, 
Dora A., Sarah E., Thomas J., and Mary F.

--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 # 331