Biography: Winnebago County, Wisconsin: William Spikes

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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. 1164

William Spikes, was born in Londonderry, Ireland, March, 1832; came to
United States in 1849; located in Boston and learned trade of cabinet-
making; remained there about two years and then removed to St. Johnsbury,
Vt., where he followed his trade; in 1853 he came to Wisconsin, located in
Oshkosh and worked at his trade up to January, 1862, when he enlisted in
Co. B, 3d Cavalry; was mustered out in February, 1865; returned to Oshkosh,
and for a time resumed his trade; in 1865 bought an interest with Soper,
and two years later sold out to his partner and took charge of the
business, continuing in this position up to 1875.  He was married in Boston
in 1849 to Miss Matilda Taggert.  They have one daughter- Eliza Jane.  Mr.
Spike is a member of the A., F. & A. M. Lodge, Chapter and Council, and
G.A.R.  Mr. S. was City Alderman for one year.