George D Breed
Title
George D Breed
Description
George D Breed, farmer, Chilton
Born in Chenango County, NY, 12/29/1839. His parents moved to Walworth Co, WI, in 1844, where they located to Vienna, where George attended school. His father was a millwright, carpenter and joiner, and when they moved to Chilton he was engaged on the second grist-mill put up. He located on the farm where George D now lives, buying eighty acres, which lie now wholly within the city limits. In 1858 he commenced work, and was the first here to introduce a reaper on his farm. In 1864 he enlisted in the 48th WI V I, Co H; was mustered out in 1865, and returned home the 7th of January, and has given his attention to farming since. In politics he has some interest, being Chairman of the Republican Convention, Alderman of the Second Ward in 1877-8, and President of the Board; was Mayor of the city in 1879, and is now Alderman; secretary of the Agricultural Society, and School Clerk for three years. In 1864 he married Miss Elizabeth A Fadner, of Charleston. They have two children, Frank B and Alexander K. Mr Breed was, in 1877, assigned the position of Enrolling Clerk in the House, but served on joint committee for enrolling bills as Clerk.
Born in Chenango County, NY, 12/29/1839. His parents moved to Walworth Co, WI, in 1844, where they located to Vienna, where George attended school. His father was a millwright, carpenter and joiner, and when they moved to Chilton he was engaged on the second grist-mill put up. He located on the farm where George D now lives, buying eighty acres, which lie now wholly within the city limits. In 1858 he commenced work, and was the first here to introduce a reaper on his farm. In 1864 he enlisted in the 48th WI V I, Co H; was mustered out in 1865, and returned home the 7th of January, and has given his attention to farming since. In politics he has some interest, being Chairman of the Republican Convention, Alderman of the Second Ward in 1877-8, and President of the Board; was Mayor of the city in 1879, and is now Alderman; secretary of the Agricultural Society, and School Clerk for three years. In 1864 he married Miss Elizabeth A Fadner, of Charleston. They have two children, Frank B and Alexander K. Mr Breed was, in 1877, assigned the position of Enrolling Clerk in the House, but served on joint committee for enrolling bills as Clerk.
Source
1881 Hist North Wis Calumet Co The Calumet County portion of the History of Northern Wisconsin has been indexed.
Call number: MTWC 977.5 H62 http://www.archive.org/details/historyofnorther00west
Call number: MTWC 977.5 H62 http://www.archive.org/details/historyofnorther00west
Date
1881-01-01
Name
George D Breed
Date
1881-01-01
Notes
George D Breed, farmer, Chilton
Born in Chenango County, NY, 12/29/1839. His parents moved to Walworth Co, WI, in 1844, where they located to Vienna, where George attended school. His father was a millwright, carpenter and joiner, and when they moved to Chilton he was engaged on the second grist-mill put up. He located on the farm where George D now lives, buying eighty acres, which lie now wholly within the city limits. In 1858 he commenced work, and was the first here to introduce a reaper on his farm. In 1864 he enlisted in the 48th WI V I, Co H; was mustered out in 1865, and returned home the 7th of January, and has given his attention to farming since. In politics he has some interest, being Chairman of the Republican Convention, Alderman of the Second Ward in 1877-8, and President of the Board; was Mayor of the city in 1879, and is now Alderman; secretary of the Agricultural Society, and School Clerk for three years. In 1864 he married Miss Elizabeth A Fadner, of Charleston. They have two children, Frank B and Alexander K. Mr Breed was, in 1877, assigned the position of Enrolling Clerk in the House, but served on joint committee for enrolling bills as Clerk.
Born in Chenango County, NY, 12/29/1839. His parents moved to Walworth Co, WI, in 1844, where they located to Vienna, where George attended school. His father was a millwright, carpenter and joiner, and when they moved to Chilton he was engaged on the second grist-mill put up. He located on the farm where George D now lives, buying eighty acres, which lie now wholly within the city limits. In 1858 he commenced work, and was the first here to introduce a reaper on his farm. In 1864 he enlisted in the 48th WI V I, Co H; was mustered out in 1865, and returned home the 7th of January, and has given his attention to farming since. In politics he has some interest, being Chairman of the Republican Convention, Alderman of the Second Ward in 1877-8, and President of the Board; was Mayor of the city in 1879, and is now Alderman; secretary of the Agricultural Society, and School Clerk for three years. In 1864 he married Miss Elizabeth A Fadner, of Charleston. They have two children, Frank B and Alexander K. Mr Breed was, in 1877, assigned the position of Enrolling Clerk in the House, but served on joint committee for enrolling bills as Clerk.
Source Title
1881 Hist North Wis Calumet Co
Source Description
The Calumet County portion of the History of Northern Wisconsin has been indexed.
Call number: MTWC 977.5 H62
Call number: MTWC 977.5 H62
Source Link
http://www.archive.org/details/historyofnorther00west
Collection
Citation
“George D Breed,” Manitowoc Genealogy and Local History Database, accessed November 9, 2026, https://www.manitowoccollection.manitowoclibrary.org/items/show/5862.