Biography: Winnebago County, Wisconsin: William D. Harshaw

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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. 1148

W. D. Harshaw, Sheriff, was born in Argyle, Washington Co., N.Y., Sept. 5,
1831. Lived there until he came to Oconomowoc, Wis., Oct. 26, 1849.  Came
to Oshkosh in 1856.  In 1864, he enlisted in Co. A, 5th W.V.I.; continued
in the service until his regiment was mustered out.  He was first elected
Sheriff in 1876, and again elected in 1880.  Mr. Harshaw was married in
Saxeville, Waushara Co., Wis., to Lydia A. Allen; they have five children-
Mary R., Jennie M., Annie, Henry A. and William G.  Mr. H. is a member of
A., F. & A. M. and G.A.R.