Boie (Buck) WILLIAMS

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Postmaster
• Baptism: 5 Apr 1858, Scandinavia Lutheran Church, Scandinavia Twp, Waupaca County, Wisconsin

Notes:

In the 1895 state census, Buck Williams’ household in Iola had 4 men and 2 women.

He is Buck Williams, postmaster, in the 1900 census. He is shown as married but his wife was not listed with the rest of the family.

In the 1905 state census, the entry for the household in the Village of Iola is Buck Williams, 46, widower, postmaster, Julian 17, day laborer, Morris, 15 or 16, electrician, Walter, 14, student, Delia, 11, and Elizabeth Colden, 34, domestic servant. The family lives in a house, not a farm, and the house is owned with no mortgage.

In the 1910 census, the children’s mother, now apparently dead because Buck is a widower, was born in Minnesota. In the 1910 census, Arthur is out of the house but the other children are still living with their father. Buck is indicated as having had 5 children, four still living.

In the 1920 census, Buck, 63, is living at 173 West 43rd Street in Los Angeles with his daughter Della, 26, and his son E. M. and family. His occupation is “trimmer” at an automobile shop.

The California Death Index, 1905-1939, on FS shows that a Buck Williams died in County 70 (Los Angeles) on 14 Mar 1924 at the age of 65 (State file number 12370).

Commemorative Biographical Record of the Upper Wisconsin Counties: Waupaca, Portage, Wood, Marathon, Oneida, Vilas, Langlade and Shawano” by Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co. 1895

Boie Williams, familiarly known as “Buck” Williams is one of the prosperous leading business men and substantial citizens of Iola, Waupaca county.

Mr. Williams was born December 24, 1857, in Scandinavia township, Waupaca county. His father, Ove Williamson, was born in Norway, January 20, 1819, was educated in the schools of his native land, and the days of his boyhood and youth were passed upon the farm. His marriage to Miss Annie Kjos took place in Norway in 1844, and five years later, in 1849, he crossed the Atlantic in a sailing vessel to the New World, where he hoped to secure a home and competence. He first located in Muskegon, where he worked as common laborer some three years, coming thence to Waupaca county in 1853. He was one of the first settlers, and is now the second oldest living resident in Scandinavia township. The hardships and trials of pioneer life are familiar to him, and the history of that county is known to him from the days when it was almost unbroken wilderness, inhabited mostly by Indians. He has borne an important part in the work of development, transforming the land from its uncultivated condition into rich and valuable farms. Here he purchased 160 acres of wild land, on which not a furrow had been turned or an improvement made, and successfully continued its cultivation until 1884, when enfeebled health caused him to lay aside business cares, and he is now living a retired life. He worked for many years on the river, rafting logs, and his career has been that of an industrious and energetic man, bringing to him a well-merited competence. He is a stanch Republican in politics and has served in several local offices with credit to himself and satisfaction to his constituents. He filled the office of assessor for twelve years and has also been township treasurer. He and his family are members of the Lutheran Church, Mrs. Williamson, who was born in Norway September 29, 1820, is also yet living. Their children were: Annie, now the wife of August Larson, a resident of Wausau; William, who is living in La Crosse, Wis; Andrew, the efficient sheriff of Waupaca county; Berit, deceased; Denah; Boie, subject of this sketch, Edward Ove, of Waupaca; Anton G., a farmer of Scandinavia township; and Lewis B., deceased.

Our subject attended the rude district schools of the home neighborhood up to the age of fifteen years, when he left the school room and began work as a farm hand, as his services were not needed at home. For one year he was thus employed, receiving $12 per month, and on the expiration of that time he began learning harness making with Andrew Moberg, of Amherst, Wis., where he worked for three years, going thence to Wausau, Wis., being employed at his trade Ernest Felling. After spending two years in Wausau Mr. Williams returned to Scandinavia township, where he followed his trade; but as work was dull and scarce he hired out as a farm hand to a Mr. Turner, of Belmont township, Portage Co., Wis. Later he went to Winona, Minn., where he remained for one year, and then secured the position as driver of a creamery wagon in High Forest, that State. Subsequently he and his brother Andrew (afterward sheriff of Waupaca county) took up new farms in Faulk county, S. Dak., which section was then very wild and unsettled. Besides the improvements they made on their own homestead they also did “breaking” for others, their home during this time being in a little shanty out on the prairie, where our subject acted as cook. At the end of a year, however, he returned to High Forest, where he again drove a wagon for the creamery, being engaged thus for some time.

While there Mr. Williams was united in marriage, in September, 1886, with Miss Clara Juelson. By her marriage she has become the mother of four children, all of whom are still living-Arthur J., Edwin M., Walter L. and Clara A. The parents are members of the Lutheran Church. In the fall of 1886 Mr. Williams returned to Scandinavia township, and the following spring, on the advice of his friends, opened a harness shop in Iola, which he has since conducted with excellent success. He first began in a small building on State street, which he rented, his capital at that time comprising only his savings, and his honest, industrious efforts won for him an increasing trade, enabling him to purchase his shop. In 1892, however, he erected a substantial brick building on Main street, adjoining his present room, which later he sold out, and in 1893 built his present commodious brick business house, the largest harness shop in Iola.

Mr. Williams is one of the most prosperous businessmen in Waupaca county, wide-awake and pushing, and is destined to become a wealthy man. His excellent workmanship and honest dealings have brought him a large trade, and he enjoys the respect and confidence of all with whom he has business or social dealings. Besides his shop, he also owns his pleasant home, which has been built since locating in Iola. Mr. Williams is an earnest advocate of the principles of the Republican party, and, while no politician, has served in various official capacities, having been constable and city marshal (one year), and he is at present one of the city councilmen.

His obit in the Stevens Point Journal said the he had been born on the Williams farm “on the Scandinavia road about four miles east of town. He had come to Amherst as a young man as an apprentice to Andrew Moberg in the harness shop. He was a faithful worker for Mr. Moberg three or four years. Later he owned and operated a shop in Iola. In 1896, he was appointed postmaster of Iola, a position he held for over 18 years. On account of poor health, he was forced to resign and the family moved to California. He passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Harry Eichler.

Baptism:
As Böie. Baptized at the same service as his cousin Anne.

Boie married Clara JUELSON on 13 Sep 1885 in Olmsted County, Minnesota. Clara (daughter of Ole JUELSON and Anne Tollefson GOLBERG) was born on 30 Aug 1867 in Rock Dell Twp, Olmsted County, Minnesota; died on 31 May 1900 in Wisconsin; was buried in Iola Riverside Community Cemetery, Iola, Waupaca County, Wisconsin. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 21 Aug 1887, Scandinavia Lutheran Church, Scandinavia Twp, Waupaca County, Wisconsin

Notes:

In the 1910 census, Arthur was apparently living in Ridgeway Borough, Elk County, Pennsylvania. He was single, living as a “lodger”, and was a printer for a newspaper.

Registered for the draft on June 26, 1917, in Los Angeles. He was a printer for Mead Press and was married. His birthdate is shown as June 13, 1880, but that is obviously wrong because his age is also shown as 30. He was born in Iola, Wisconsin. He is described as tall, of medium build, with blue eyes and brown hair.

In the 1920 census, Arthur lives in Los Angeles with his wife Charlotte. He has no occupation.

In the 1930 census, he was Arthur J. Williams, 42, living with his wife, Charlotte, 46, in San Antonio Township of Los Angeles County, California. He was a printer working in a print shop. He and Charlotte had been married for 14 years. Charlotte and her parents were born in Ohio.

No Social Security number entered in the California death index.

Arthur married Emma Charlotte FOSTY on 29 Sep 1915 in Los Angeles County, California. Emma was born on 30 Mar 1884 in Big Spring, Seneca County, Ohio; died in Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Social Security Number: 547-09-0986
• Baptism: 29 Sep 1889, Scandinavia Lutheran Church, Scandinavia Twp, Waupaca County, Wisconsin

Notes:

Or Edwin M. Born Morris Edwin. The listing in Wisconsin Births and Christenings includes the note “changed from Edwin.”

Registered for the WWI draft as Edward Morris Williams (b. July 22, 1889), an auto mechanic living in Cedar Rapids, IA, on June 5, 1917. At that time he was married with a child.

In the 1920 census, E. M. Williams, 30, was living with his father and sister at 173 West 43rd Street in Los Angeles. With E. M. was his 29 year old wife, Gerlinda, and their 5 year old daughter, Dorothy C., Edwin is a manager at a “dye works.” His wife was also born in Wisconsin and, like E. M., her father was born in Wisconsin and her mother in Minnesota.

In the 1930 census, he is is shown as Edward M. Williams, 40, a garage mechanic living with his family in Los Angeles County, San Antonio township, city of South Gate. The address appears to be 8162 San Luis Avenue. Still only one child, Dorothy C., 15, still living with her parents.

In the 1940 census, he and Gertrude live in a rented residence in Alhambra in San Gabriel Twp, Los Angeles County, California. He is an auto repair mechanic. He is a high school graduate, Gertrude had had three years of high school.

He registered for the World War II draft as Edward Morris Williams of Alhambra, California. He gave Gertrude, his wife, as the person who would always know his address. He was employed by Mead Motors of San Gabriel.

Died as Edward Morris Williams.

The Wisconsin Births Index shows an Edward M. Williams born in Waupaca County on July 22, 1889.

Birth:
ELCA church record says 21 Jul

Edward married Gertrude BEANE about 1914 in Wisconsin. Gertrude (daughter of Ira A B BEANE and Julia M) was born on 25 Feb 1890 in Wisconsin; died on 8 Nov 1942 in Los Angeles County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Pharmacist
• Baptism: 17 Jan 1892, Scandinavia Lutheran Church, Scandinavia Twp, Waupaca County, Wisconsin

Notes:

The Wisconsin Births Index (and Wisconsin Births and Christenings) shows Walter L as born in Waupaca County on October 5, 1891.

He was a pharmacist with wife and child in Pullman, Washington, at the time of the WWI draft registration on June 5, 1917. His birth date is shown as October 5, 1891.

In the 1917 Spokane city directory, he and Inga lived at N1224 Howard. He was a salesman for Owl Drug Co.

In the 1920 census, he and Inga and Helen live in Wenatchee, Washington. He is a druggist.

In the 1923 and 1925 Wenatchee, Washington, city directories, he and Inga live at 131 S Delaware. He is a pharmacist for Owl Drug Co.

In the 1927 Wenatchee directory, he is still a pharmacist for Owl Drug Co but he and Inga now live at 847 Kittitas.

In the 1930 census, he is living in Omak at 214 South Main Street in a house worth $3500 that he owns. He is a manager in a drug store. Walter L. is 38, his wife Inga is 36, and his daughter Helen D. is 14. Helen was born in Washington. Inga was born in Wisconsin, her father in Norway, and her mother in Wisconsin. Walter and Inga were 21 and 19 when they were first married.

Birth:
Cemetery records say October 4th. The difference may be due to his death certificate saying he was 48 years, 4 months, and 29 days old.

Walter married Inga Estelle FERAGEN about 1912 in Wisconsin. Inga was born in 1894 in Wisconsin; died on 1 Apr 1959 in Omak, Okanogan County, Washington; was buried in Omak Memorial Cemetery, Okanogan County, Washington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 5 Jan 1894, Scandinavia Lutheran Church, Scandinavia Twp, Waupaca County, Wisconsin

Notes:

Presumably, she is the 11 year-old Della Williams, “boarder”, included with her cousin Dena Gilbertson and family in Wausau in the 1905 state census. However, the 11 year-old “Delia” is also included with her father and siblings in Iola in that same census.

Living with her father and brother and his family in Los Angeles at the time of the 1920 census. She was a checker at a “dye works.”

The 1892 birthdate is from her California death certificate. Other information suggested October 1893.

Birth:
Some sources say 1892. The ELCA record of her birth and baptism is quite clear that it’s 1893.

Clara married Harry Albert EICHLER in 1920. Harry was born on 27 Aug 1888 in Missouri; died on 16 Jul 1970 in Santa Cruz County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Baptism: 14 May 1898, Scandinavia Lutheran Church, Scandinavia Twp, Waupaca County, Wisconsin

Notes:

Death and burial information from Find A Grave.

Notes:

In the 1940 census, Dorothy and John lived in South Gate City in San Antonio Twp, Los Angeles County. They lived at 2811 Missouri Street in a home they owned worth $4500. John was a salesman for a laundry supply company. Dorothy was a saleslady at a retail gift shop. John had earned $2350 in 1939.

A Dorothy Claire Stadler died in Los Angeles County on September 9, 1990. Her maiden name was Williams. She was born in Wisconsin on 22 Aug 1914. Her mother’s maiden name was Beane.

Family/Spouse: John E STADLER. John was born on 20 Jun 1912 in California; died on 29 Apr 1984 in Los Angeles County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In the California birth record, her mother’s maiden name is Williams.

In the 1940 census, she was a college student living with her parents.

She lived in Fremont, California, in 1993 and 1996. Diana was recorded at the same address as Harriet in 1993.

HARRIET ANN CORBETT November 14, 1922 - August 29, 2007 Was born to Harry and Clara Eichler in Los Angeles, CA. She was a longtime resident of Fremont, CA before moving to San Ramon, CA. She spent her early years in Los Angeles. She attended Dorsey High School and went on to college at UCLA. Harriet married "Big Jim Corbett" on May 3, 1942. They raised 7 children, 4 boys and 3 girls. She was preceded in death by her husband James Edward (1983) and her son James Michael (2003). She is survived by her son Richard Corbett and daughter-in-law Pamela of Livermore, CA., daughter Eileen Corbett Scranton and son-in-law John of San Ramon, Carolyn (Cece) Corbett Rowe and son-in-law Carl of Redding, CA, son, Brian Corbett and daughter-in-law Viki of Durango, CO, son Dennis Corbett and daughter-in-law Jennifer, Tracy, CA, daughter Diana Moseley and son-in-law James Moseley, Livermore, CA, and loving friend and sister-in-law Eveleen Corbett of San Leandro, CA. She also leaves behind 17 grandchildren; David Corbett of Grants Pass, OR, Julie Cia of St. Helena, Jennifer Corbett of Dublin, Heather Ford and Eric Corbett of Livermore, Shawn Scranton of San Diego, Todd Scranton of Pleasanton, Ann Ledbetter of Patterson, James Ledbetter of San Ramon,, CA, Kyle and Ryan Corbett of Durango, CO, Tyler, Hayley, Sammy and Noelle Corbett of Tracy, CA and Wyatt and Nolan of Livermore, CA. She was also blessed with 11 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Harriet loved to travel. She played the piano and violin. She enjoyed her daily crosswords and loved music. She enjoyed the social life with her family and friends. She brightened the lives of everyone around her and was a great source of inspiration to all who knew her. She will be deeply missed and will always be in our hearts. We are very greatful for the compassion and wonderful care of Chonafe, her caregiver. We love you Mom. Family and friends are invited to attend a Visitation Tuesday, Sept. 4th from 6:00PM to 8:00PM with a Vigil Service at 7:00PM held at Berge-Pappas-Smith Chapel of the Angels, 40842 Fremont Blvd., Fremont, CA. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 11:00AM on Wednesday, Sept. 5th, 43148 Mission Blvd., Fremont followed by burial at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Hayward, CA. Contributions may be made to Harriet's favorite charity, Sister John Marie's Pantry, P.O. Box 3276 Fremont, CA 94539.

Died:
SSDI last residence

Harriet married James Edward CORBETT on 3 May 1942. James was born on 28 Feb 1919 in Washington; died on 14 May 1983 in Santa Clara County, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

JAMES MICHAEL CORBETT Passed away peacefully on October 17 at his home in St. Helena, CA with family by his side. Born in Los Angeles, CA on September 24, 1943, Jim had many friends. He was a former resident of Fremont, CA, where he owned Newark Travel for many years before his retirement last year. He was a former Rotarian in the Fremont/Newark area. He died, after a long hard battle with lung cancer, due to second hand smoke. He will be greatly missed by his wife of 35 years, Terri, and his children, David (Laurie) of Medford, OR, Julie (Matthew) Cia of St. Helena, and Jennifer of Dublin, CA. Jim was preceded in death by his father James Edward, and is survived by his mother Harriet of Fremont, CA. He is also survived by his three brothers, Richard of Livermore, CA, Brian of Durango, CO, and Dennis of Tracy, CA and three sisters, Eileen Scranton of San Ramon, CA, Carolyn Rowe of Redding, CA, and Diana Moseley of Fremont, CA. He is also survived by his seven grandchildren, Brianne, Kimberly, Elizabeth, Nicholas, and Austin and Nicole Cia of St. Helena. he leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews, and many dear friends. Among Jim's favorite pastimes were flying his private plane, going to air-shows, driving his orange '67 Corvette, driving his tractor in his vineyard, enjoyed a glass of his fine cabernet, traveling, cooking, and especially telling a "good story" or joke. A visitation will be held on Friday, from 5-7:00 p.m. at Morrison Funeral Chapel, 990 Vintage Ave., St. Helena. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday, October 25 at 11:30 a.m. at Holy Family Mission Church, 1241 Neibaum Ln. Rutherford. Interment will follow in the Holy Cross Cemetery, St. Helena.