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     Between 1851 and 1854 at Migration and Early Residents of, White Mound, Sauk, Wisconsin, Arrived the following, all from either Bloomfield or Troy Twp., Richland Co., Ohio: ... George and Abram Nickey, Joseph Seiders, Simon Spyken (Spyker), Jacob and William Keifer. On 15 March 1855 at Sauk, Wisconsin, received probate from Elizabeth Bear - signed William Kifer. In June 1863 at Civil War Draft Registration, Richland, Wisconsin.

     Isabel C. Hays had 3 with 2 living in 1900 children. She had 3 with 2 living in 1910 children.

     Between 1851 and 1854 at Migration and Early Residents of, White Mound, Sauk, Wisconsin, Arrived the following, all from either Bloomfield or Troy Twp., Richland Co., Ohio: ... George and Abram Nickey, Joseph Seiders, Simon Spyken (Spyker), Jacob and William Keifer. On 30 July 1862 at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin, Amelia Kifer's administrators sale for property of Jacob Kiefer (deceased) at Simon Spyker farm.

     In August 1894 at Orange, Noble, Indiana, 80 acre real estate transferfrom George Keifer and wife to daughter Lucy A (Keifer) Rawson, worth $2,000. Mary Magdalene Sower had 3 with 2 living in 1900 children.

     George Keifer immigrated with Eva Marcia Roedel and George Philip Keifer in June 1819 at ship named Elizabeth; ship's captain: Morione Goonet. In George Philip Keifer's will dated 9 October 1858 at Morrow, Ohio, George Keifer was named as an heir; In the name of God, Amen - I Phillip Keifer in County of Morrow, State of Ohio, Bloomfield township being of sound mind and memory and considering the uncertainty of this frail and transitory life do therefore make, ordain, publish and declare this to be my last Will and Testament, that is to say -
First - After all my lawful debts are paid and discharged the residue of my estate and personal I give, bequeath, and dispose of as follows, to wit: To my children and Francis Stol now living or their heirs it shall be divided equally between them share and share alike. My son George has received twenty eighter dollars on his share. My daughter Liza has received twenty eight dollars on her share, that shall be ducted of their share. Likewise I make constitute and appoint Jacob L. Klinefelter to be executor of my last Will and Testament hereby revoking all former wills by me made. In witness where of I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal the 9th day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty eight. (Signed) Philip Keifer (seal) Witness - Peter Rummell, William Windbigler. In August 1894 at Orange, Noble, Indiana, 80 acre real estate transferfrom George Keifer and wife to daughter Lucy A (Keifer) Rawson, worth $2,000.

     Catherine Elizabeth Kiefer immigrated with Eva Marcia Roedel and George Philip Keifer in June 1819 at ship named Elizabeth; ship's captain: Morione Goonet. In George Philip Keifer's will dated 9 October 1858 at Morrow, Ohio, Catherine Elizabeth Kiefer was named as an heir; In the name of God, Amen - I Phillip Keifer in County of Morrow, State of Ohio, Bloomfield township being of sound mind and memory and considering the uncertainty of this frail and transitory life do therefore make, ordain, publish and declare this to be my last Will and Testament, that is to say -
First - After all my lawful debts are paid and discharged the residue of my estate and personal I give, bequeath, and dispose of as follows, to wit: To my children and Francis Stol now living or their heirs it shall be divided equally between them share and share alike. My son George has received twenty eighter dollars on his share. My daughter Liza has received twenty eight dollars on her share, that shall be ducted of their share. Likewise I make constitute and appoint Jacob L. Klinefelter to be executor of my last Will and Testament hereby revoking all former wills by me made. In witness where of I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal the 9th day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty eight. (Signed) Philip Keifer (seal) Witness - Peter Rummell, William Windbigler. She had 11 with 2 living in 1900 children.

     In 1880 JOSEPH SEIDERS, farmer, Sec. 3; P. O. Spring Green; born in Reading, Penn., July 4, 1810. He married, in Lebanon Co., Penn., Eliza Keifer; after their marriage, they moved to Richland Co., Ohio, where they lived until 1854, when they came to Wisconsin, locating in the town of Spring Green, where they have since resided. Their oldest son, John, served in the 6th Wisconsin Battery during the war of the rebellion; P. J., the second oldest, also served in the 6th Battery, and was wounded at Corinth, Miss; William is the third oldest; oldest daughter, Mary, is the wife of Joseph Hood, a soldier in the 6th Wisconsin Battery during the war; Eliza, second oldest daughter, was married twice, her first husband was Capt. Hood, of the 6th Battery, and he is deceased; her present husband is Lemuel Hood; Cassaline, third oldest daughter, is the wife of Charles Deck, who was a soldier in active service during our war with Mexico; Louisa, fourth daughter, is the wife of Charlie Finn; and Miss Cornelia E., youngest daughter. Mr. Seiders owns about 270 acres of land; his farm is splendidly improved.⁵

     John Henry Seiders lived in 1904 at Monkland, Oregon.

     Catharine A. Seiders had 6 with 5 living in 1900 children. She lived in 1904 at Logan, Phillips, Kansas.

     Rosina Seiders had 5 with 4 living in 1900 children. She lived in 1904 at Alcester, South Dakota. She had 5 with 4 living in 1910 children.

     Louisa L. Seiders had 5 with 4 living in 1900 children. She lived in 1904 at Spring Green, Sauk, Wisconsin. She had 4 with 4 living in 1910 children.

     Cornelia E. Seiders had 1 with 1 living in 1900 children. She lived in 1904 at Fort Madison, Iowa.

     Barbara R. Kiefer had 5 with 4 living in 1900 children.

     Samuel R. Hosler was born November 10, 1820, in York County, Penn., and is one of six children born to George and Catharine (Rourbaugh) Hosler, who were both natives of Pennsylvania. George Hosler, father of our subject, was a carpenter, but during the latter part of his life engaged in farming. In 1881, he and family moved to Morrow County, Ohio, where Mr. Hosler died. The subject of this sketch, to his twentieth year, worked at farming. He then served three years at the carpenter's trade, after which he worked by the month two years; he then formed a partnership with a brother-in-law, which continued six years. In 1850, he emigrated to Albion, Noble Co., where for one year he worked at his trade. He then moved to Northport, Orange Township, where he again took up his trade. He erected, in Noble and La Grange Counties, the Bliss Woolen Mill and grist-mill, store buildings, etc., at Rome City, and a saw-mill, etc., at Wolcottville. After residing in Northport a number of years, he moved to his present farm. The first real estate he possessed in the county was the place now owned by Henry Hitchcock. He never lived there, however, but soon traded it for a part of his present farm. Mr. Hosler at one time owned 465 acres of land, but at present only owns 205 acres, having given the rest to his children. He was married to Barbara Keifer in 1843, and they are the parents of five children, as follows : John H., William W., Mary C, Minerva (deceased) and Ella B. The first named, John H., was born in Morrow County, Ohio, December 21, 1844. His early life was passed in Rome City and near Brimfield. He attended Hillsdale College the winter of 1865-66, and Eastman's Commercial College at Chicago the winter of 1866- 67, and there graduated. He taught school in Noble County the two following winters, and after that was employed as clerk and book-keeper at Brimfield, Spring Green, Wis., Kendallville and Chicago. In January, 1875, he commenced keeping books for Kellogg & Harris, of Reedsburg, Wis., in which capacity he continued five years. In February, 1880, Mr. Kellogg retiring from the firm, Mr. Hosler succeeded him, and the firm name now is Harris & Hosler, dealers in general merchandise, grain, farm produce, hops, etc. The firm is one of the most prosperous in a thriving town of 1,500 inhabitants, situated in the heart of the hop-growing district of the Northwest. They are agents for the American Express Company, and Mr. Harris is Postmaster of the town, Mr. Hosler being Deputy. John H. Hosler and Anna B. Gibson were united in wedlock November 28, 1872. This lady died at her parents' residence near Wawaka, June 12, 1877, leaving one daughter, Grace, born February 16, 1876. Mr. Hosler's second marriage, with Miss Grace M. Bell, of Tomah, Wis., was solemnized September 14, 1880. Mr. Hosler is at present a member of the Masonic Order and Chapter in Wisconsin. William W. Hosler, the second son, was born in Morrow County, Ohio, April 22, 1846. At the age of four years, he came with his parents to Indiana, and here received the benefits of the common schools. He attended Eastman's Business College with his brother, and ever since then, with the exception of clerking six months in Brimfield. has been farming. He was married, December 10, 1874, to Miss Mary E. Imes, daughter of William Imes, Esq., whose biography is found elsewhere. To them has been born one daughter — Maud M. Mrs. Hosler was born in Noble County, Ind., March 14, 1856. Soon after his marriage, he moved to his present place, where he has since resided. He owns 160 acres of excellent land and is one of the prosperous farmers of Orange Township. The two living daughters of Samuel R. Hosler are Mary C, wife of T. L. Imes, and Ella B., who is yet single and resides with her parents. The Hosler family are among the oldest and most respected in the township. They are enterprising citizens, liberal in their views on all subjects. The father is a life long Democrat in politics, while his sons are both Republicans.

     Catherine Kiefer had 3 with 1 living in 1900 children.

     In George Philip Keifer's will dated 9 October 1858 at Morrow, Ohio, Jacob L. Klinefelter was named as executor; In the name of God, Amen - I Phillip Keifer in County of Morrow, State of Ohio, Bloomfield township being of sound mind and memory and considering the uncertainty of this frail and transitory life do therefore make, ordain, publish and declare this to be my last Will and Testament, that is to say -
First - After all my lawful debts are paid and discharged the residue of my estate and personal I give, bequeath, and dispose of as follows, to wit: To my children and Francis Stol now living or their heirs it shall be divided equally between them share and share alike. My son George has received twenty eighter dollars on his share. My daughter Liza has received twenty eight dollars on her share, that shall be ducted of their share. Likewise I make constitute and appoint Jacob L. Klinefelter to be executor of my last Will and Testament hereby revoking all former wills by me made. In witness where of I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed my seal the 9th day of October in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty eight. (Signed) Philip Keifer (seal) Witness - Peter Rummell, William Windbigler.

     Mary A. Kiefer immigrated with Eva Marcia Roedel and George Philip Keifer in June 1819 at ship named Elizabeth; ship's captain: Morione Goonet. Mary A. Kiefer had 4 with 2 living in 1900 children.

     From 1929 "The History of Reedsburg and the Upper Baraboo Valley" by Merton Krug: "The United Brethren Church at Tuckertown, now supplanted by a Lutheran Church, was organized about 1868, and the meetings were held in private homes. The first Pastor was Rev. George Hickey. (Nickey) [On June 21, 1875 Adin and Mary A. Tucker sold land in section 14, town of Washington, for $100 to the trustees ... A church was built in 1876 ... with the pastor being Rev. James Aldrich."]. The earliest pioneer of the missionary work in Wisconsin seems to have been G. G. Nickey, a man of quiet bearing, whose presence was often seen in the General Conferences of other years. Mr. Lawrence in his history says that the first society was organized by James Davis, of whom he speaks as "prominent and most beloved among" the early missionaries. His name, however, does not appear with those who were present at the organization. These missionaries had gone across into Wisconsin from Illinois. Their work attracted the attention of the General Conference of 1857, and that body directed that it be formed into a new conference. The organization was accordingly effected, the first session being held at Rutland, in Dane County, on September, 16, 1858, Bishop L. Davis presiding. In the list of appointments to charges the names of twenty ministers appear, with G. G. Nickey and S. L. Eldred as presiding elders. Circa 1854 at Migration and Early Residents of, White Mound, Sauk, Wisconsin, Arrived the following, all from either Bloomfield or Troy Twp., Richland Co., Ohio: ... George and Abram Nickey, Joseph Seiders, Simon Spyken (Spyker), Jacob and William Keifer. Reverand George Gilbert Nickey purchased land on 10 November 1855 at Acres: 160.14, Section 5 Twp 11-N Range 3-E, Sauk, Wisconsin, Issue Date: 10 Nov 1855
State of Record: Wisconsin
Acres: 160.14
Accession Number: WI2220__.304
Metes and Bounds: No
Land Office: Mineral Point
Canceled: No
US Reservations: No
Mineral Reservations: No
Authority: April 24, 1820: Sale-Cash Entry (3 Stat. 566)
Document Number: 21531
Legal Land Description:
Section 5 Twp 11-N Range 3-E Meridian 4th PM - 1831 MN/WI Counties Sauk.
He purchased land on 10 November 1855 at Acres: 40, Section 36 Twp 9-N Range 3-E, Sauk, Wisconsin, Issue Date: 10 Nov 1855
State of Record: Wisconsin
Acres: 40
Accession Number: WI2220__.308
Metes and Bounds: No
Land Office: Mineral Point
Canceled: No
US Reservations: No
Mineral Reservations: No
Authority: April 24, 1820: Sale-Cash Entry (3 Stat. 566)
Document Number: 21535
Legal Land Description:
Section 36 Twp 9-N Range 3-E Meridian 4th PM - 1831 MN/WI Counties Sauk.
In 1857 During the winter of 1857-58, revival meetings were held at the school house in Loyd, conducted by different preachers, and quite a number of the people were converted. The ministers were of the United Brethren order, among whom were: Rev. Frederick Outcalt, James Howard and G G Nickey. The latter was a presiding elder. He was a United Brethren (U. B.) Clergyman in 1860. In 1884 The first religious services in the town of Scott were conducted by the United Brethren, whose preacher held services at the house of William Elliott in June, 1853. These meetings were kept up once in two weeks for two years or more, and services have been kept up to the present time (1884) with a good degree of regularity. They have three classes, under the charge of Elder G. G. Nickey.

     In Andrew Bear's will dated 27 April 1854 at Sauk, Wisconsin, John Henry Kiefer was named as executor.