Biography: Winnebago County, Wisconsin: Joseph ARNOLD

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History of northern Wisconsin: containing an account of its settlement,
growth, development, and resources, an extensive sketch of its counties,
cities, towns and villages, their improvements, industries, manufactories,
biographical sketches, portraits of prominent men and early settlers, views
of county seats, etc.
Chicago: Western Historical Co., 1881 p. 1137

Joseph Arnold

Joseph Arnold, soda water manufacturer.  Was born in Cleveland, Ohio, in
1842; his parents moved to Wisconsin in 1843, and settled in Milwaukee
where they remained eight years, then moved to Oshkosh.  Mr. Arnold was
engaged in keeping a meat market during this time, a business the subject
of this sketch followed up to April, 1861, when he enlisted in C. H., 1st
Wis. Inf., for three months; re-enlisted August, 1862, in C. E., 26th Regt.
He was taken prisoner at the Battle of Gettysburg July 1, 1863; sent to
Belle Isle and paroled May 7th, 1864; was exchanged, and took part in the
Atlanta campaign, and was mustered out in June, 1865.  Mr. A. held a
commission as 1st Lieutenant at the close of the war, and was in command of
Co. H, 26th Wis.  On his return to Wisconsin, he settled in Fond du Lac and
kep a meat market there some seven years; then moved to Oshkosh and
commenced present business.  He was married in Oshkosh Nov. 24, 1868, to
Miss Matilda Moss, of Winnebago, Co.  They have four children- Nellie L.,
Lizzie, Olive and Florence.  Mr. A is a member of A., F. & A. M., and of
"Sons of Hermann."