Marthin Sevei Wood
Blev 79 år.
| Född: | 1863-08-28 Plymouth Township, Juneau, Wisconsin, (USA). [1] | Lawrence W. Onsager, Juneau County, Wis. Bygdekok - A Genealogy of the Norwegian Settlers, 1850-1950 (Lemonweir Valley Press, 2001), p. 777, .
Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services, Madison, WI, Wisconsin Vital Records Index, pre-1907, Wisconsin State Historical Society, Reel 0321, Record DX1884.
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| Döpt: | 1863-12-11 East Lemonweir Church, Juneau Co., Wisconsin, (USA). [1] | BAPTISM
Martin's baptism sponsors were Helge Olsen, John Syvertsen, Sigvald Knutson, Mari Bjornsdtr., and Thorbjor Nielsdtr.
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| Konfirmerad: | 1878 East Lemonweir Lutheran Church, Juneau Co., Wisconsin, (USA). [1] | CONFIRMATION
He was confirmed in 1878 at the East Lemonweir Lutheran Church in Juneau Co., Wisconsin.
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| Bosatt: | 1898 Fountain Township, Juneau Co., Wisconsin, (USA). [1] | 1898 PLAT BOOK
M. Wood owns 40 acres in Fountain Township, section 35 - Neighbors: north and east, Knute Johnson; west, Hannah Wood; south, J. L. Wood.
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| Bosatt: | 1905 Plymouth Township, Juneau, Wisconsin, (USA). [1] | 1905 CENSUS
Plymouth Township, Juneau Co., Wisconsin
#23 Wood, Martin, head, age 42, farmer with a mortgage on his farm
Anna, wife, age 29
Clara, daughter, age 2
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| Bosatt: | 1910 Plymouth Township, Juneau, Wisconsin, (USA). [1] | 1910 CENSUS
Plymouth Township, Juneau Co., Wisconsin
#163 Wood, Martin, head,age 47, married 9 years, born in Wisconsin, farmer
Anne Marie, wife, age 36, mother of 5 children with 3 living, born in Wisconsin
Claria M., daughter, age 7. born in Wisconsin
Maurice H., son, age 5, born in Wisconsin
Agness M., daughter, age 3, born in Wisconsin
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| Bosatt: | 1914 Plymouth Township, Juneau, Wisconsin, (USA). [1] | 1914 PLAT BOOK
M. Wood owns 40 acres in Fountain (section 35) and 40 acres in Plymouth (section 2) - Neighbors: north, G. L.Ormson; east, T. Lee; west, T. Lee and Carl Lawrence; south, Wm. Severson.
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| Bosatt: | 1920 Plymouth Township, Juneau, Wisconsin, (USA). [1] | 1920 CENSUS
Plymouth Township, Juneau Co., Wisconsin (Roll: T626_2577; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 23; Image: 0288)
#63 Wood, Martin S. - head, age 56, farmer
Anne M., wife, age 43
Clara M., daughter, age 17
Maurice H., son, age 14
Agnes May, daughter, age 12
Myrtle E., daughter, age 9
Grace H., daughter, age 7
Ester Julia, daughter, age 4
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| Tidningsartikel:: | 1922 Plymouth Township, Juneau, Wisconsin, (USA). [1] | NEWSPAPER ARTICLE ABOUT WOOD HILL GAP - 1922
Cut Down Ridge, Close Old Feud Between Towns
Indian Trail Over Wood Hill Gap to Become Trunk Highway; Cost Set at $18,000
The old Indian trail over the Dividing Ridge in Juneau county known as the Wood hill gap, after 40 years of agitation is to come into its own as a county trunk highway.
A big force of workers is engaged in cutting down the hill, making a grade 2,400 feet long with a percentage ranging from 5 to 7 per cent. The work will cost about $18,000 and with good weather, will be completed this fall.
The cutting down of Wood hill will provide a short cut from highway 33 over highway 94 and the new route between Union Center and New Lisbon and will enable travelers going into the north and northeast parts of the state to cut over highways 12 and 21.
The Dividing Ridge, which runs in an eastern and westerly direction through Juneau and Monroe counties, is one of the most prominent elevations in the state. Its summit is 125 feet high and the ridge is so sharp that in the early days it could be crossed only at the gaps or breaks in it. The railroads when they went through this section tunneled the ridge.
TOWN RIVALRY ARISES
More than 70 years ago the state legislature passed a law providing for a highway from Mineral Point up the Wisconsin River valley to Wisconsin Rapids. The surveyors located the Wood hill gap and ran the road through it. A little grading was done then but the hill remained so steep as almost to destroy the usefulness of this highway.
Then when the state highway system was begun a rivalry sprang up between the faction backing the Goodenough hill gap to the east and the faction advocating that the state highway be made over the Wood hill. The question became one of the burning issues in Juneau county and was mixed up with the rivalry between Mauston, the present county seat, and New Lisbon, which has long had aspirations to be the county town.
The Goodenough hill group won and highway 12 was made through that gap. More than $50,000, it is said, has been spent in cutting down Goodenough hill and the work is not yet completed.
But the advocates of the Wood Hill route did not rest. They were headed by W. H. Cash, New Lisbon, railroad builder, and one of the best known men in this section.
MAY OPEN BUS LINE
"Although I am 80," said Mr. Cash, "I swore that I would live to see the Wood hill route put through. The gap that was good enough for the Indians and for our forefathers is good enough for us. So we got an appropriation of $8,000 made to the township of Plymouth and a year later another appropriation of $6,000. I then had my son, Fred Cash, a railroad engineer, survey the route and finally we got the work started. Nothing will add so greatly to the road facilities in this section and the convenience of travelers coming through here as the making of the Wood hill route."
Mr. Cash, according to reports, is planning a bus line as soon as the route is completed to run north and south from Necedah to Elroy and east and west from Mauston to Camp Douglas. This line will center at New Lisbon. (The Milwaukee Journal, 19 Nov 1922 )
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| Tidningsartikel:: | 1928-07-12 Juneau Co., Wisconsin, (USA). [1] | MARTIN WOOD'S GREAT UNCLE - 1928
New Lisbon, Juneau Co, WI newspaper dated July 12, 1928
Life Sketch Given of Great Uncle to Martin Wood, Mrs. Ole Lee and Mrs. Peter La Qua
In the spring of 1840 Evan Heg, his wife and there 4 children left their native country of Norway and came to Muskego in Racine county. Hans C. Heg was then a boy of 11 years of age. His father soon became the acknowledged leader of the colony by virtue of his character as well as his financial standing. The Heg home became the "Mecca of hundreds of Norwegians in search of homes in Wisconsin and the west Here they received valuable aid from Heg and his associates. Hospitable and resourceful, Evan Heg was always ready to do his utmost for his compatriots." The large barn which was erected on his farm in 1843 became the center of the community life and many are the stories and great is the interest clustering about its memories. The barn served as a hotel, lodging house, church, hospital and social center.
Hans C. Hegg grew to manhood in Racine county and during the California gold rush, he, with 3 companions, went to California, making the trip by ox team. His father died in 1851 and he then returned to the town of Norway and assumed the duties of the farm. Soon after his return he was married to Miss Gunhild Einono, a daughter of one of the emigrants of 1843.
Hans C. Heg, like his father, became a leader in the community. He was elected in the community. He was elected supervisor of the town of Norway and also justice of the peace. In 1854 his influence and popularity had grown and he was elected chairman of the county board and also a member of the county poor farm commission.
He quit farming in 1859 and moved to the village of Waterford. His stay there was comparatively short. He was then elected warden of the state prison and moved to Waupun. He made a fine record as warden and many improvements were made during the years he held his commission. He believed prisons were established not simply for the punishment of offenders, but "to reclaim the wandering and to save the lost." He said, "Nothing will arouse the virtuous aspiration of a fallen man so powerfully as the conviction that is still lies in his power to regain the right he has forfeited and that he can be respected by society as a fellowman."
When the crisis was reached between the North and the South, he resigned as warden of the state prison and returned to Waterford to help organize the 15th Wisc. regiment. The town of Norway was one of the first to respond to the call for volunteers and Co. C of the 15th Wisc. was largely composed of boys from that town. Hans C. Heg was elected Colonel of this regiment, Hans Hanson, Captain, and Ole Heg, Quartermaster. Drilling and intensive training took place on the streets of Waterford until the Company left for Camp Randall, Madison.
The 15th Wisc. regiment remained at Camp Randall for 16 days, but in that scant time the portent of war was brought home to them. Two of their number died, but they had already learned to call them "Comrades" and for the first time there they listened to the Chaplain speak beside a flag draped coffin.
On the 2nd day of March they entrained. Camp was made at Bird's Point, opposite Cairo, IL. Then there came a night when they were marched on to transports which were Mississippi river side-wheelers and under the stars they moved down the silent river. The morning found them before Island Number Ten. When the fortifications were surrendered Colonel Heg was placed in command of the post. Some of their comrades were killed at Island Number Ten, but they became used to what they called "Casualties."
Then the regiment went south. Through Kentucky and Tennessee they marched and countermarched. Through Mississippi and Alabama they carried on the fight. Often they were on half rations. Often they suffered for lack of water. Chaplain Hills was their first pitched battle. They drove the rebels for more than a mile at double quick, time and captured more than a hundred prisoners. Afterwards they chased guerrillas in Tennessee and were made that subject of a commendatory dispatch by General Rosencrans. He called a march of 100 miles over muddy roads, without tents, to capture 46 prisoners, ä handsome little success."
At Stone River the fighting 15th fought for 5 days and nights and after that Col. Heg was placed in command of the brigade. They crossed the Cumberland mountains; they built a pontoon bridge in the night and launched it just at "milking time" in the morning.
Then came the great battle of Chickamauga. The 15th was one of the 5 Wisc. infantry regiments engaged in that battle and there Col. Hans. C. Heg, then only 34 years of age, on the 19th day of Sep., 1863, was fatally wounded and died the following day.
Col. Heg's death was widely lamented by his comrades and personal friends throughout the state, but the keenest sorrow was felt in the hometown of Waterford, where word came that a loved husband and father had fallen on the field of battle. His body was brought to Waterford and the funeral, one of the largest ever seen in Waterford, was held form the old Congregations church on the west side. Following the church service the long funeral procession proceeded slowly on it's sad mission to Norway Hill cemetery where all that was mortal of the hero of this community was laid to rest beside his parents and his sister. **
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| Bosatt: | 1930 Plymouth, Juneau Co., Wisconsin, (USA). [1] | 1930 CENSUS
Town of Plymouth, Juneau Co., Wisconsin (Hwy 80)
#17/17 - Wood, Martin - head, lives on a farm, age 66, married at 38, born in WI, farmer
Anna M., wife, age 54, married at 26, born in WI
Grace H., dau. age 17, born in WI
Esther, dau, age 14, born in WI
Marion R., dau, age 7, born in WI
Johnson, Martha, sister, age 74, widow, born in WI
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| Födelsedag:: | 1933 Plymouth, Juneau Co., Wisconsin, (USA). [1] | TWIN BROTHERS CELEBRATE THEIR BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY - 1933
A number of friends and relatives gathered at the home of Martin Wood Monday evening to celebrate the 70th birthday anniversary of Martin and his twin brother Hans of Minneapolis who is here on an extended business and pleasure trip. Refreshments were served. The evening was spent in recalling events of olden days and singing old time songs in which the two guests of honor excelled. Among those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wehman, Mr. and Mrs. Morris Wood, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Ristow, Mr. and Mrs. Max Markovitz, Mrs. Targa Lee and daughter Thelma, and Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Cade and family. They all left in the “wee small hours” with best of wishes for many returns of the day for the twin brothers. (New Lisbon newspaper dated 31 Aug 1933)
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| Bosatt: | 1938 Fountain Township, Juneau Co., Wisconsin, (USA). [1] | 1938 PLAT BOOK
Martin Wood owns 40 acres in Fountain (sec. 35) and ???? acres in Plymouth.
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| Död: | 1942-10-05 Plymouth Township, Juneau, Wisconsin, (USA). [1] | New Lisbon Times, 15 Oct 1942.
OBITUARY - 1942
Martin Savory Wood was born in the town of Plymouth, August. 28, 1863, a son of Martin and Hannah Wood. He passed away October 5, 1942 in the farm home at the foot of Wood Hill, where he had always lived and which was homesteaded by his grandparents when they immigrated here from Norway. Mr. Wood was the last survivor of a family of seven children, his twin brother, Hans, having passed away a year and a half ago.
On February 20, 1901, he was united in marriage to Miss Anna Gullickson. To this union nine children were born. Twin sons, Martin and Gilbert, died in infancy. Mr. Wood followed the carpenters trade for most of his life, besides farming. For many years he was clerk of the Braund School in his community.
Mr. Wood was a pioneer member of East Lemonweir church, being one of the last members who were baptized and confirmed in the old log church. For 23 years he was custodian of the church and cemetery. The community has lost a splendid Christian citizen and the family a kind, loving husband and father.
Funeral services conducted by Rev. S. A. Urberg, were held Thursday afternoon, October 8, with prayer at the home at one o’clock followed by service in the East Lemonweir church. Mrs. Urberg sang two hymns; “Rock of Ages,” and “Abide With Me.” Interment in the East Lemonweir cemetery.
Surviving Mr. Wood are his wife, Anna, one son, Maurice, both of New Lisbon; six daughters, Mrs. Clara Mayenschein, Miss Marion Wood of Janesville, Mrs. Myrtle Johnson, Elroy, Mrs. Grace Haug, Coraopolis, PA., Mrs. Agnes Ristow and Mrs. Esther Wehman, New Lisbon and eight grandchildren, many other relatives and innumerable friends.
All the children and their families attended the funeral services. Other relatives in attendance were David Lyle, and Mrs. Charles Johnholtz, Cadott, Mrs. Julia Wood and Mrs. Ivan Hamlin of Chippewa Falls, Mrs. Julia Marks and son of Necedah, and Robert Fuellman, Janesville.
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| Begravd: | 1942-10-08 East Lemonweir Cemetery, Juneau Co., Wisconsin, (USA). [1] | Juneau County Cemetery Book 3 (Juneau Co. Genealogical Society, 1988), p. 231. |
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| Vigsel: | 1901-02-20 Fountain, Juneau Co., Wisconsin, (USA). [1] | New Lisbon Times (Juneau Co., WI newspaper), Front page, 20 Feb 1901, .
MARRIAGE ARTICLE - 1901
New Lisbon Times - 20 February 1901
The marriage of Miss Anna M. Gullickson to Martin Wood took place today at the Norwegian Lutheran church, Rev. Schieve officiating. The young couple have many friends who join in extending congratulations.
REGISTRATION OF MARRIAGE - 1901
Name of Husband: Marthin Sevoi Wood
Name of father of husband: Marthin Kristianson Wood
Name of mother of husband: Hege Gundersen
Occupation of husband: farmer
Residence of husband: Plymouth, Juneau Co.
Birthplace of husband: Plymouth, Juneau Co.
Name of wife: Anna Maria Gullickson
Name of father of wife: Gullik Torbiornsen
Name of mother of wife: Helga Helgesen
Birthplace of wife: Plymouth, Juneau Co.
Time when marriage was contracted: February 20th, 1901
Place where marriage was contracted: Norw. Church , Fountain, Juneau Co.
By what ceremony contracted: clerical
Names of subscribing witnesses: Mrs. Thora Hooker and David Lyle
Name of person pronouncing marriage: Schive (Pastor)
Date of Certificate: Feb. 22nd, 1901
Date of Registration: Feb. 23rd, 1901
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Noteringar
föräldrar: Marthin Kristianson Wood och Haege (Hannah) Saavesdotter
- Martin and Anna took over the Wood's family farm after James and his family moved to Chippewa Falls. Martin and Anna like to dance the polka and once won a dance contest.
- On July 3, 1922 at the Annual Braund School meeting in the town of Plymouth, it was voted to let Martin build onto the school house. At the July 9, 1928 Annual meeting, Martin was elected Clerk for three years at $10.00 per year. At the July 13, 1931 Annual meeting he was again elected Clerk for three years and his wife, Anna, was elected Director for two years. At the July 11, 1932 Annual meeting it was voted that he bring 1 cord of pine slab kindling for $2.50.
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