Edwin was born May 12, 1843, in the village of Hudson, McLean County, Illinois, son of Henry and Alice Coleman, both born in Ireland. He died May 27, 1908, in Barron, Barron County, Wisconsin, aged 66 years and 16 days, and was buried there besides the remains of his wife in Wayside Cemetery. His gravestone is inscribed "Edwin C. Coleman 1843-1908."
On November 28, 1867, Edwin was united in marriage to Isabella Jane Cascaden, by Reverend Edward Doughty, at Downsville, Dunn County, Wisconsin. Isabella was born November 28, 1844, in Wexford, Ireland, daughter of William and Mary Cuscaden, both born in England. She came with her parents to America in 1865, where they settled in Downsville, Wisconsin. She died December 24, 1907, at Barron, Barron County, Wisconsin, aged 63 years and 26 days, and was buried there in the Coleman family plot in Wayside Cemetery. Her gravestone is inscribed "Isabella J. Cuscaden Wife of E.C. Coleman 1844-1907." Their known children, of whom the first was born in Menomonie, Dunn County, Wisconsin, and the other two in Rice Lake, Barron County, Wisconsin, were:
Harry (Henry) M. born 3 Nov 1869, died 14 May 1947
Alice J. 12 Mar 1875, died 11 Nov 1885
William Edwin 28 May 1877, died 12 Jul 1880
All three of the above children are buried in the Edwin Coleman family plot in Wayside Cemetery. Also buried in the family plot is Bessie P. Coleman (Sept. 17, 1874-Aug 16, 1949), the wife of Harry Coleman.
Harry Coleman became a Doctor, and with his brother-in-law, Doctor C. C. Post, build the first hospital in Barron, and maintained a practice there until his death May 14, 1947.
Edwin was a good businessman, civic minded and served in a number of public offices including that of Mayor of Barron in 1887. While manager of the affairs of the Knapp, Stout Lumber Company, in Rice Lake, Wisconsin, he became a charter member of the Martin W. Heller Post of the G.A.R., and its first Senior Vice Commander.
Edwin had two known brothers, Milton A. Coleman, and Charles G. Coleman. On July 10, 1881, they were shot and killed while attempting to arrest two horse thieves known as Ed and Alonzo Maxwell (alias Williams) at Durand, Wisconsin. At the time of their deaths, Milton was the undersheriff of Dunn County, Wisconsin, and Charles was the ex-sheriff of Pepin County, Wisconsin. Milton was a Civil War Veteran, having served in Company D of the 10th Wisconsin Infantry. The chase after the Maxwells was widely reported in the Dunn County News, Barron County News Shield and Rice Lake Chronotype, as well as other newspapers in Wisconsin.
According to the History of Barron County, Wisconsin, Edwin's parents were Irish and came to the United States as a young couple, and lived for a time on Staten Island, New York. In the early 1840's they settled in Hudson, McLean County, Illinois, about 10 miles from Bloomington. From there they moved to Maxwell Prairie in Pepin County, Wisconsin, with other early settlers and it was there that Edwin experienced pioneer life in the Wilderness, received what education was offered and grew to manhood.
Shortly after his return from the Army or at least within a few years, Edwin obtained employment with the lumber firm of Knapp, Stout & Company in Menomonie, and in 1874 was sent to Rice Lake, Barron County, Wisconsin, to take charge of their lumbering interests there. In 1881, he quit the lumbering business and formed a partnership with A. O. and A. W. Bailey and Messrs. Burdick and Boren, under the firm name of the Bailey Manufacturing Company, and engaged in manufacturing at Knapp, Dunn County, Wisconsin. Later he sold his interest in the firm and with W. H. Phipps as a partner conducted a general store at Rice Lake. Later he sold out his interest and in 1885, came to Barron where he opened a general store in partnership with N. S. Carpenter. After a time he bought his partner out and operated the store alone until 1893. In that year he went to Minneapolis, where he opened a hardware store on Nicollet avenue, also operating a wood yard in connection with that enterprise. In 1902, he sold his Minneapolis interests and retired to Barron, where he build a house in which he resided until his death.
In the 1880 U.S. Census, Edwin C. Coleman was listed as a 37 year old Retail Merchant, living in Stanfold Township, Rice Lake, Barron County, Wisconsin, with his 35 year old wife Isabella and their two children, 11 year old Henry Coleman and 6 year old Alice Coleman. Also living with the family was a servant, 15 year old Norwegian born Fena Jallson.
In the 1890 U.S. Census, Special Schedule, Edwin C. Coleman was listed as living in the City of Barron, Barron County, Wisconsin, and as having served as a Corporal in Company G of the 25th Wisconsin Infantry, from August 12, 1862, to June 7, 1865, for total service of 2 years, 9 months and 25 days.
In the 1900 U.S. Census, Edwin C. Coleman was listed as a 57 year old fuel dealer, living at 502 Beacon Street, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, with his 55 year old wife Isabella J. Coleman. They had been married 32 years, owned their house free and clear, and were the parents of three children of whom one was deceased. Isabella was listed as immigrating to the United States in 1865 and had been a resident for 35 years.
Edwin was a Civil War veteran who enlisted August 12, 1862, at Durand, Pepin County, Wisconsin, to serve three years as a Private in the 25th Wisconsin Infantry. At that time he was listed as a 21 year old, 5'8" tall farmer with light hair, blue eyes and a light complexion, born in McLean County, Illinois.
He was offered the command of a colored company, but declined.
From September 6 to December 31, 1862, Edwin was listed on the Hospital Muster Roll as Private and Acting Steward, returning to Company G in December 1862. His compiled service record reveals that he was promoted to Eighth Corporal, Aug 31, 1863, and Seventh Corporal, Nov 13 1863; on recruiting duty at Sparta, Monroe County, Wisconsin, from November 27, 1863, until February 13, 1864; promoted to Fourth Corporal, Mar 1 1864; promoted to Third Corporal, Aug 1, 1864; and promoted to First Corporal, November 1, 1864.
Edwin was wounded May 27, 1864, at Dallas, Georgia, when he received a gunshot wound in his left hand that fractured all five fingers. The medical officer who examined him on July 16, 1864, at Division No. 4 General Hospital, Murfreesboro, Tennessee, declared him unfit for duty for 30 days, and suggested that he be given a furlough for that amount of time. On August 9, 1864, he received his furlough and went to Maxville, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, after which he was to report back September 7, 1864, to the General Hospital in Murfreesboro.
On June 7, 1865, Edwin was mustered out of Federal service with Company G, at Washington, D.C. On the muster out roll it was noted that he was due the last $75.00 of his $100 enlistment bounty.
After his discharge, Edwin returned to his home in Dunn County, Wisconsin, where he resided for eight years. In 1873, he moved to Barron County, Wisconsin, where he resided for seven years. In 1880, he returned to Dunn County, where he resided two years, returning to Barron County, in 1882. In 1893, he moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota, where he resided for 10 years. In 1903, he returned to Barron, Barron County, Wisconsin, where he lived out the rest of his days.
On June 7, 1880, Edwin C. Coleman filed Application No. 376,793, for an Invalid Veteran's Pension, which was approved under Certificate No. 236,155.
References: 1880 U.S. Census, Stanfold Township, Rice Lake, Barron County, Wisconsin, June 2, 1880, ED 191, Sheet 6A, Lines 16-20, Family 43/51. 1890 U.S. Census, Special Schedule, City of Barron, Barron County, Wisconsin, ED 2, Page 3, Line 27 Family 139/143. 1900 U.S. Census, 502 Beacon Street, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, June 3, 1900, ED 17, Sheet 3A, Lines 5-6, Family 27-33. Death Certificates, Isabella J. Coleman, Volume 1, Page 56, and Edwin C. Coleman, Volume 1, Page 211, Barron County Register of Deeds, Barron, Wisconsin. History of Barron County, Wisconsin, Pages 83/84.
Obituary
Sudden Death of E. C. Coleman.
Friends of the late Edwin C. Coleman over the county will be surprised and shocked to learn of his sudden demise on Wednesday morning of this week at the home of his son Dr. H. M. Coleman.
Mr. Coleman had been in poor health all winter, but recently had been convalescent and has been seen upon our streets quite often of late. Wednesday morning he arose but did not seem to feel quite as well as usual. Upon the doctor's suggestion he retired again and apparently went to sleep. As the sleep seem prolonged the doctor stepped to the bedside and was horrified to find that his father had passed quietly away of heart disease.
Had the deceased lived one more day he would have been 65 years of age. He is an old resident of Barron county and has held many offices of trust at the hands of the people. He is well known throughout the county and his affable nature and genial disposition made friends for him wherever he was known. We will give an appropriate obituary mention next week.
The funeral will be held from the residence of Dr. H.M. Coleman this afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. Kershaw officiating. The services will be in charge of the Masonic order, of which the deceased was a valued member. The Martin Watson Post, G.A.R., of which he was also a member will attend in a body. The body will lie in state at the residence from 10 to 11:30 this morning. [Friday, May 30, 1907, Barron County Shield, Barron, Wis.]
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Obituary--Edwin C. Coleman
Edwin C. Coleman, the first mayor of the city of Barron, died at the home of his son, Dr. H. M. Coleman in this city May 27, 1908.
Edwin C. Coleman was born at Hudson, McLean Co., Ill., May 2, 1843. He spent his early boyhood in that place and later moved to Wisconsin and on August 12, 1862, he enlisted with the 25th Wisconsin Volunteers with whom he served until discharged June 7, 1865. During service he was made a corporal.
On November 28, 1867, he was married to Miss Isabella Cascaden at Downsville, Wis. About 1850 he moved to Maxwell, Pepin Co., where he was employed with the Ceda Falls Lumber Company. From there he went to Menomonie in the employ of James McCann at which place he remained from 1850 to 1870. In 1873 he moved with his family to Rice Lake in the employ of the Knapp Stout & Co., where he remained two years moving from there to Knapp where he had bought an interest in the Daily Manufacturing Co. From 1882 to 1885 he again resided in Rice Lake going into business there for himself. He next moved to Barron going into business in the old Carpenter Block where he resided until 1893 when he sold his business to F. W. Tims and went to Minneapolis to make his home. In 1902 he returned to Barron and built a home on East LaSalle Street where he resided until the death of Mrs. Coleman last winter, since then he has made his home with his son in this city.
During his life he has held many positions of public trust. At the time of his death he was clerk of the school board and had just closed a term of office as assessor. Mr. Coleman was a member of the county board which in an early day was in session here and adjourned one day to attend a barn raising.
The funeral services were held last Friday in charge of the Masons. Rev. G. H. R. Kershaw officiating and interment was made in the Barron cemetery. [Friday, June 5, 1908, Barron County Shield, Barron, Wisconsin. ]
On November 28, 1867, Edwin was united in marriage to Isabella Jane Cascaden, by Reverend Edward Doughty, at Downsville, Dunn County, Wisconsin. Isabella was born November 28, 1844, in Wexford, Ireland, daughter of William and Mary Cuscaden, both born in England. She came with her parents to America in 1865, where they settled in Downsville, Wisconsin. She died December 24, 1907, at Barron, Barron County, Wisconsin, aged 63 years and 26 days, and was buried there in the Coleman family plot in Wayside Cemetery. Her gravestone is inscribed "Isabella J. Cuscaden Wife of E.C. Coleman 1844-1907." Their known children, of whom the first was born in Menomonie, Dunn County, Wisconsin, and the other two in Rice Lake, Barron County, Wisconsin, were:
Harry (Henry) M. born 3 Nov 1869, died 14 May 1947
Alice J. 12 Mar 1875, died 11 Nov 1885
William Edwin 28 May 1877, died 12 Jul 1880
All three of the above children are buried in the Edwin Coleman family plot in Wayside Cemetery. Also buried in the family plot is Bessie P. Coleman (Sept. 17, 1874-Aug 16, 1949), the wife of Harry Coleman.
Harry Coleman became a Doctor, and with his brother-in-law, Doctor C. C. Post, build the first hospital in Barron, and maintained a practice there until his death May 14, 1947.
Edwin was a good businessman, civic minded and served in a number of public offices including that of Mayor of Barron in 1887. While manager of the affairs of the Knapp, Stout Lumber Company, in Rice Lake, Wisconsin, he became a charter member of the Martin W. Heller Post of the G.A.R., and its first Senior Vice Commander.
Edwin had two known brothers, Milton A. Coleman, and Charles G. Coleman. On July 10, 1881, they were shot and killed while attempting to arrest two horse thieves known as Ed and Alonzo Maxwell (alias Williams) at Durand, Wisconsin. At the time of their deaths, Milton was the undersheriff of Dunn County, Wisconsin, and Charles was the ex-sheriff of Pepin County, Wisconsin. Milton was a Civil War Veteran, having served in Company D of the 10th Wisconsin Infantry. The chase after the Maxwells was widely reported in the Dunn County News, Barron County News Shield and Rice Lake Chronotype, as well as other newspapers in Wisconsin.
According to the History of Barron County, Wisconsin, Edwin's parents were Irish and came to the United States as a young couple, and lived for a time on Staten Island, New York. In the early 1840's they settled in Hudson, McLean County, Illinois, about 10 miles from Bloomington. From there they moved to Maxwell Prairie in Pepin County, Wisconsin, with other early settlers and it was there that Edwin experienced pioneer life in the Wilderness, received what education was offered and grew to manhood.
Shortly after his return from the Army or at least within a few years, Edwin obtained employment with the lumber firm of Knapp, Stout & Company in Menomonie, and in 1874 was sent to Rice Lake, Barron County, Wisconsin, to take charge of their lumbering interests there. In 1881, he quit the lumbering business and formed a partnership with A. O. and A. W. Bailey and Messrs. Burdick and Boren, under the firm name of the Bailey Manufacturing Company, and engaged in manufacturing at Knapp, Dunn County, Wisconsin. Later he sold his interest in the firm and with W. H. Phipps as a partner conducted a general store at Rice Lake. Later he sold out his interest and in 1885, came to Barron where he opened a general store in partnership with N. S. Carpenter. After a time he bought his partner out and operated the store alone until 1893. In that year he went to Minneapolis, where he opened a hardware store on Nicollet avenue, also operating a wood yard in connection with that enterprise. In 1902, he sold his Minneapolis interests and retired to Barron, where he build a house in which he resided until his death.
In the 1880 U.S. Census, Edwin C. Coleman was listed as a 37 year old Retail Merchant, living in Stanfold Township, Rice Lake, Barron County, Wisconsin, with his 35 year old wife Isabella and their two children, 11 year old Henry Coleman and 6 year old Alice Coleman. Also living with the family was a servant, 15 year old Norwegian born Fena Jallson.
In the 1890 U.S. Census, Special Schedule, Edwin C. Coleman was listed as living in the City of Barron, Barron County, Wisconsin, and as having served as a Corporal in Company G of the 25th Wisconsin Infantry, from August 12, 1862, to June 7, 1865, for total service of 2 years, 9 months and 25 days.
In the 1900 U.S. Census, Edwin C. Coleman was listed as a 57 year old fuel dealer, living at 502 Beacon Street, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, with his 55 year old wife Isabella J. Coleman. They had been married 32 years, owned their house free and clear, and were the parents of three children of whom one was deceased. Isabella was listed as immigrating to the United States in 1865 and had been a resident for 35 years.
Edwin was a Civil War veteran who enlisted August 12, 1862, at Durand, Pepin County, Wisconsin, to serve three years as a Private in the 25th Wisconsin Infantry. At that time he was listed as a 21 year old, 5'8" tall farmer with light hair, blue eyes and a light complexion, born in McLean County, Illinois.
He was offered the command of a colored company, but declined.
From September 6 to December 31, 1862, Edwin was listed on the Hospital Muster Roll as Private and Acting Steward, returning to Company G in December 1862. His compiled service record reveals that he was promoted to Eighth Corporal, Aug 31, 1863, and Seventh Corporal, Nov 13 1863; on recruiting duty at Sparta, Monroe County, Wisconsin, from November 27, 1863, until February 13, 1864; promoted to Fourth Corporal, Mar 1 1864; promoted to Third Corporal, Aug 1, 1864; and promoted to First Corporal, November 1, 1864.
Edwin was wounded May 27, 1864, at Dallas, Georgia, when he received a gunshot wound in his left hand that fractured all five fingers. The medical officer who examined him on July 16, 1864, at Division No. 4 General Hospital, Murfreesboro, Tennessee, declared him unfit for duty for 30 days, and suggested that he be given a furlough for that amount of time. On August 9, 1864, he received his furlough and went to Maxville, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, after which he was to report back September 7, 1864, to the General Hospital in Murfreesboro.
On June 7, 1865, Edwin was mustered out of Federal service with Company G, at Washington, D.C. On the muster out roll it was noted that he was due the last $75.00 of his $100 enlistment bounty.
After his discharge, Edwin returned to his home in Dunn County, Wisconsin, where he resided for eight years. In 1873, he moved to Barron County, Wisconsin, where he resided for seven years. In 1880, he returned to Dunn County, where he resided two years, returning to Barron County, in 1882. In 1893, he moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota, where he resided for 10 years. In 1903, he returned to Barron, Barron County, Wisconsin, where he lived out the rest of his days.
On June 7, 1880, Edwin C. Coleman filed Application No. 376,793, for an Invalid Veteran's Pension, which was approved under Certificate No. 236,155.
References: 1880 U.S. Census, Stanfold Township, Rice Lake, Barron County, Wisconsin, June 2, 1880, ED 191, Sheet 6A, Lines 16-20, Family 43/51. 1890 U.S. Census, Special Schedule, City of Barron, Barron County, Wisconsin, ED 2, Page 3, Line 27 Family 139/143. 1900 U.S. Census, 502 Beacon Street, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, June 3, 1900, ED 17, Sheet 3A, Lines 5-6, Family 27-33. Death Certificates, Isabella J. Coleman, Volume 1, Page 56, and Edwin C. Coleman, Volume 1, Page 211, Barron County Register of Deeds, Barron, Wisconsin. History of Barron County, Wisconsin, Pages 83/84.
Obituary
Sudden Death of E. C. Coleman.
Friends of the late Edwin C. Coleman over the county will be surprised and shocked to learn of his sudden demise on Wednesday morning of this week at the home of his son Dr. H. M. Coleman.
Mr. Coleman had been in poor health all winter, but recently had been convalescent and has been seen upon our streets quite often of late. Wednesday morning he arose but did not seem to feel quite as well as usual. Upon the doctor's suggestion he retired again and apparently went to sleep. As the sleep seem prolonged the doctor stepped to the bedside and was horrified to find that his father had passed quietly away of heart disease.
Had the deceased lived one more day he would have been 65 years of age. He is an old resident of Barron county and has held many offices of trust at the hands of the people. He is well known throughout the county and his affable nature and genial disposition made friends for him wherever he was known. We will give an appropriate obituary mention next week.
The funeral will be held from the residence of Dr. H.M. Coleman this afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. Kershaw officiating. The services will be in charge of the Masonic order, of which the deceased was a valued member. The Martin Watson Post, G.A.R., of which he was also a member will attend in a body. The body will lie in state at the residence from 10 to 11:30 this morning. [Friday, May 30, 1907, Barron County Shield, Barron, Wis.]
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Obituary--Edwin C. Coleman
Edwin C. Coleman, the first mayor of the city of Barron, died at the home of his son, Dr. H. M. Coleman in this city May 27, 1908.
Edwin C. Coleman was born at Hudson, McLean Co., Ill., May 2, 1843. He spent his early boyhood in that place and later moved to Wisconsin and on August 12, 1862, he enlisted with the 25th Wisconsin Volunteers with whom he served until discharged June 7, 1865. During service he was made a corporal.
On November 28, 1867, he was married to Miss Isabella Cascaden at Downsville, Wis. About 1850 he moved to Maxwell, Pepin Co., where he was employed with the Ceda Falls Lumber Company. From there he went to Menomonie in the employ of James McCann at which place he remained from 1850 to 1870. In 1873 he moved with his family to Rice Lake in the employ of the Knapp Stout & Co., where he remained two years moving from there to Knapp where he had bought an interest in the Daily Manufacturing Co. From 1882 to 1885 he again resided in Rice Lake going into business there for himself. He next moved to Barron going into business in the old Carpenter Block where he resided until 1893 when he sold his business to F. W. Tims and went to Minneapolis to make his home. In 1902 he returned to Barron and built a home on East LaSalle Street where he resided until the death of Mrs. Coleman last winter, since then he has made his home with his son in this city.
During his life he has held many positions of public trust. At the time of his death he was clerk of the school board and had just closed a term of office as assessor. Mr. Coleman was a member of the county board which in an early day was in session here and adjourned one day to attend a barn raising.
The funeral services were held last Friday in charge of the Masons. Rev. G. H. R. Kershaw officiating and interment was made in the Barron cemetery. [Friday, June 5, 1908, Barron County Shield, Barron, Wisconsin. ]
Edwin was born May 12, 1843, in the village of Hudson, McLean County, Illinois, son of Henry and Alice Coleman, both born in Ireland. He died May 27, 1908, in Barron, Barron County, Wisconsin, aged 66 years and 16 days, and was buried there besides the remains of his wife in Wayside Cemetery. His gravestone is inscribed "Edwin C. Coleman 1843-1908."
On November 28, 1867, Edwin was united in marriage to Isabella Jane Cascaden, by Reverend Edward Doughty, at Downsville, Dunn County, Wisconsin. Isabella was born November 28, 1844, in Wexford, Ireland, daughter of William and Mary Cuscaden, both born in England. She came with her parents to America in 1865, where they settled in Downsville, Wisconsin. She died December 24, 1907, at Barron, Barron County, Wisconsin, aged 63 years and 26 days, and was buried there in the Coleman family plot in Wayside Cemetery. Her gravestone is inscribed "Isabella J. Cuscaden Wife of E.C. Coleman 1844-1907." Their known children, of whom the first was born in Menomonie, Dunn County, Wisconsin, and the other two in Rice Lake, Barron County, Wisconsin, were:
Harry (Henry) M. born 3 Nov 1869, died 14 May 1947
Alice J. 12 Mar 1875, died 11 Nov 1885
William Edwin 28 May 1877, died 12 Jul 1880
All three of the above children are buried in the Edwin Coleman family plot in Wayside Cemetery. Also buried in the family plot is Bessie P. Coleman (Sept. 17, 1874-Aug 16, 1949), the wife of Harry Coleman.
Harry Coleman became a Doctor, and with his brother-in-law, Doctor C. C. Post, build the first hospital in Barron, and maintained a practice there until his death May 14, 1947.
Edwin was a good businessman, civic minded and served in a number of public offices including that of Mayor of Barron in 1887. While manager of the affairs of the Knapp, Stout Lumber Company, in Rice Lake, Wisconsin, he became a charter member of the Martin W. Heller Post of the G.A.R., and its first Senior Vice Commander.
Edwin had two known brothers, Milton A. Coleman, and Charles G. Coleman. On July 10, 1881, they were shot and killed while attempting to arrest two horse thieves known as Ed and Alonzo Maxwell (alias Williams) at Durand, Wisconsin. At the time of their deaths, Milton was the undersheriff of Dunn County, Wisconsin, and Charles was the ex-sheriff of Pepin County, Wisconsin. Milton was a Civil War Veteran, having served in Company D of the 10th Wisconsin Infantry. The chase after the Maxwells was widely reported in the Dunn County News, Barron County News Shield and Rice Lake Chronotype, as well as other newspapers in Wisconsin.
According to the History of Barron County, Wisconsin, Edwin's parents were Irish and came to the United States as a young couple, and lived for a time on Staten Island, New York. In the early 1840's they settled in Hudson, McLean County, Illinois, about 10 miles from Bloomington. From there they moved to Maxwell Prairie in Pepin County, Wisconsin, with other early settlers and it was there that Edwin experienced pioneer life in the Wilderness, received what education was offered and grew to manhood.
Shortly after his return from the Army or at least within a few years, Edwin obtained employment with the lumber firm of Knapp, Stout & Company in Menomonie, and in 1874 was sent to Rice Lake, Barron County, Wisconsin, to take charge of their lumbering interests there. In 1881, he quit the lumbering business and formed a partnership with A. O. and A. W. Bailey and Messrs. Burdick and Boren, under the firm name of the Bailey Manufacturing Company, and engaged in manufacturing at Knapp, Dunn County, Wisconsin. Later he sold his interest in the firm and with W. H. Phipps as a partner conducted a general store at Rice Lake. Later he sold out his interest and in 1885, came to Barron where he opened a general store in partnership with N. S. Carpenter. After a time he bought his partner out and operated the store alone until 1893. In that year he went to Minneapolis, where he opened a hardware store on Nicollet avenue, also operating a wood yard in connection with that enterprise. In 1902, he sold his Minneapolis interests and retired to Barron, where he build a house in which he resided until his death.
In the 1880 U.S. Census, Edwin C. Coleman was listed as a 37 year old Retail Merchant, living in Stanfold Township, Rice Lake, Barron County, Wisconsin, with his 35 year old wife Isabella and their two children, 11 year old Henry Coleman and 6 year old Alice Coleman. Also living with the family was a servant, 15 year old Norwegian born Fena Jallson.
In the 1890 U.S. Census, Special Schedule, Edwin C. Coleman was listed as living in the City of Barron, Barron County, Wisconsin, and as having served as a Corporal in Company G of the 25th Wisconsin Infantry, from August 12, 1862, to June 7, 1865, for total service of 2 years, 9 months and 25 days.
In the 1900 U.S. Census, Edwin C. Coleman was listed as a 57 year old fuel dealer, living at 502 Beacon Street, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, with his 55 year old wife Isabella J. Coleman. They had been married 32 years, owned their house free and clear, and were the parents of three children of whom one was deceased. Isabella was listed as immigrating to the United States in 1865 and had been a resident for 35 years.
Edwin was a Civil War veteran who enlisted August 12, 1862, at Durand, Pepin County, Wisconsin, to serve three years as a Private in the 25th Wisconsin Infantry. At that time he was listed as a 21 year old, 5'8" tall farmer with light hair, blue eyes and a light complexion, born in McLean County, Illinois.
He was offered the command of a colored company, but declined.
From September 6 to December 31, 1862, Edwin was listed on the Hospital Muster Roll as Private and Acting Steward, returning to Company G in December 1862. His compiled service record reveals that he was promoted to Eighth Corporal, Aug 31, 1863, and Seventh Corporal, Nov 13 1863; on recruiting duty at Sparta, Monroe County, Wisconsin, from November 27, 1863, until February 13, 1864; promoted to Fourth Corporal, Mar 1 1864; promoted to Third Corporal, Aug 1, 1864; and promoted to First Corporal, November 1, 1864.
Edwin was wounded May 27, 1864, at Dallas, Georgia, when he received a gunshot wound in his left hand that fractured all five fingers. The medical officer who examined him on July 16, 1864, at Division No. 4 General Hospital, Murfreesboro, Tennessee, declared him unfit for duty for 30 days, and suggested that he be given a furlough for that amount of time. On August 9, 1864, he received his furlough and went to Maxville, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, after which he was to report back September 7, 1864, to the General Hospital in Murfreesboro.
On June 7, 1865, Edwin was mustered out of Federal service with Company G, at Washington, D.C. On the muster out roll it was noted that he was due the last $75.00 of his $100 enlistment bounty.
After his discharge, Edwin returned to his home in Dunn County, Wisconsin, where he resided for eight years. In 1873, he moved to Barron County, Wisconsin, where he resided for seven years. In 1880, he returned to Dunn County, where he resided two years, returning to Barron County, in 1882. In 1893, he moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota, where he resided for 10 years. In 1903, he returned to Barron, Barron County, Wisconsin, where he lived out the rest of his days.
On June 7, 1880, Edwin C. Coleman filed Application No. 376,793, for an Invalid Veteran's Pension, which was approved under Certificate No. 236,155.
References: 1880 U.S. Census, Stanfold Township, Rice Lake, Barron County, Wisconsin, June 2, 1880, ED 191, Sheet 6A, Lines 16-20, Family 43/51. 1890 U.S. Census, Special Schedule, City of Barron, Barron County, Wisconsin, ED 2, Page 3, Line 27 Family 139/143. 1900 U.S. Census, 502 Beacon Street, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, June 3, 1900, ED 17, Sheet 3A, Lines 5-6, Family 27-33. Death Certificates, Isabella J. Coleman, Volume 1, Page 56, and Edwin C. Coleman, Volume 1, Page 211, Barron County Register of Deeds, Barron, Wisconsin. History of Barron County, Wisconsin, Pages 83/84.
Obituary
Sudden Death of E. C. Coleman.
Friends of the late Edwin C. Coleman over the county will be surprised and shocked to learn of his sudden demise on Wednesday morning of this week at the home of his son Dr. H. M. Coleman.
Mr. Coleman had been in poor health all winter, but recently had been convalescent and has been seen upon our streets quite often of late. Wednesday morning he arose but did not seem to feel quite as well as usual. Upon the doctor's suggestion he retired again and apparently went to sleep. As the sleep seem prolonged the doctor stepped to the bedside and was horrified to find that his father had passed quietly away of heart disease.
Had the deceased lived one more day he would have been 65 years of age. He is an old resident of Barron county and has held many offices of trust at the hands of the people. He is well known throughout the county and his affable nature and genial disposition made friends for him wherever he was known. We will give an appropriate obituary mention next week.
The funeral will be held from the residence of Dr. H.M. Coleman this afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. Kershaw officiating. The services will be in charge of the Masonic order, of which the deceased was a valued member. The Martin Watson Post, G.A.R., of which he was also a member will attend in a body. The body will lie in state at the residence from 10 to 11:30 this morning. [Friday, May 30, 1907, Barron County Shield, Barron, Wis.]
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Obituary--Edwin C. Coleman
Edwin C. Coleman, the first mayor of the city of Barron, died at the home of his son, Dr. H. M. Coleman in this city May 27, 1908.
Edwin C. Coleman was born at Hudson, McLean Co., Ill., May 2, 1843. He spent his early boyhood in that place and later moved to Wisconsin and on August 12, 1862, he enlisted with the 25th Wisconsin Volunteers with whom he served until discharged June 7, 1865. During service he was made a corporal.
On November 28, 1867, he was married to Miss Isabella Cascaden at Downsville, Wis. About 1850 he moved to Maxwell, Pepin Co., where he was employed with the Ceda Falls Lumber Company. From there he went to Menomonie in the employ of James McCann at which place he remained from 1850 to 1870. In 1873 he moved with his family to Rice Lake in the employ of the Knapp Stout & Co., where he remained two years moving from there to Knapp where he had bought an interest in the Daily Manufacturing Co. From 1882 to 1885 he again resided in Rice Lake going into business there for himself. He next moved to Barron going into business in the old Carpenter Block where he resided until 1893 when he sold his business to F. W. Tims and went to Minneapolis to make his home. In 1902 he returned to Barron and built a home on East LaSalle Street where he resided until the death of Mrs. Coleman last winter, since then he has made his home with his son in this city.
During his life he has held many positions of public trust. At the time of his death he was clerk of the school board and had just closed a term of office as assessor. Mr. Coleman was a member of the county board which in an early day was in session here and adjourned one day to attend a barn raising.
The funeral services were held last Friday in charge of the Masons. Rev. G. H. R. Kershaw officiating and interment was made in the Barron cemetery. [Friday, June 5, 1908, Barron County Shield, Barron, Wisconsin. ]
On November 28, 1867, Edwin was united in marriage to Isabella Jane Cascaden, by Reverend Edward Doughty, at Downsville, Dunn County, Wisconsin. Isabella was born November 28, 1844, in Wexford, Ireland, daughter of William and Mary Cuscaden, both born in England. She came with her parents to America in 1865, where they settled in Downsville, Wisconsin. She died December 24, 1907, at Barron, Barron County, Wisconsin, aged 63 years and 26 days, and was buried there in the Coleman family plot in Wayside Cemetery. Her gravestone is inscribed "Isabella J. Cuscaden Wife of E.C. Coleman 1844-1907." Their known children, of whom the first was born in Menomonie, Dunn County, Wisconsin, and the other two in Rice Lake, Barron County, Wisconsin, were:
Harry (Henry) M. born 3 Nov 1869, died 14 May 1947
Alice J. 12 Mar 1875, died 11 Nov 1885
William Edwin 28 May 1877, died 12 Jul 1880
All three of the above children are buried in the Edwin Coleman family plot in Wayside Cemetery. Also buried in the family plot is Bessie P. Coleman (Sept. 17, 1874-Aug 16, 1949), the wife of Harry Coleman.
Harry Coleman became a Doctor, and with his brother-in-law, Doctor C. C. Post, build the first hospital in Barron, and maintained a practice there until his death May 14, 1947.
Edwin was a good businessman, civic minded and served in a number of public offices including that of Mayor of Barron in 1887. While manager of the affairs of the Knapp, Stout Lumber Company, in Rice Lake, Wisconsin, he became a charter member of the Martin W. Heller Post of the G.A.R., and its first Senior Vice Commander.
Edwin had two known brothers, Milton A. Coleman, and Charles G. Coleman. On July 10, 1881, they were shot and killed while attempting to arrest two horse thieves known as Ed and Alonzo Maxwell (alias Williams) at Durand, Wisconsin. At the time of their deaths, Milton was the undersheriff of Dunn County, Wisconsin, and Charles was the ex-sheriff of Pepin County, Wisconsin. Milton was a Civil War Veteran, having served in Company D of the 10th Wisconsin Infantry. The chase after the Maxwells was widely reported in the Dunn County News, Barron County News Shield and Rice Lake Chronotype, as well as other newspapers in Wisconsin.
According to the History of Barron County, Wisconsin, Edwin's parents were Irish and came to the United States as a young couple, and lived for a time on Staten Island, New York. In the early 1840's they settled in Hudson, McLean County, Illinois, about 10 miles from Bloomington. From there they moved to Maxwell Prairie in Pepin County, Wisconsin, with other early settlers and it was there that Edwin experienced pioneer life in the Wilderness, received what education was offered and grew to manhood.
Shortly after his return from the Army or at least within a few years, Edwin obtained employment with the lumber firm of Knapp, Stout & Company in Menomonie, and in 1874 was sent to Rice Lake, Barron County, Wisconsin, to take charge of their lumbering interests there. In 1881, he quit the lumbering business and formed a partnership with A. O. and A. W. Bailey and Messrs. Burdick and Boren, under the firm name of the Bailey Manufacturing Company, and engaged in manufacturing at Knapp, Dunn County, Wisconsin. Later he sold his interest in the firm and with W. H. Phipps as a partner conducted a general store at Rice Lake. Later he sold out his interest and in 1885, came to Barron where he opened a general store in partnership with N. S. Carpenter. After a time he bought his partner out and operated the store alone until 1893. In that year he went to Minneapolis, where he opened a hardware store on Nicollet avenue, also operating a wood yard in connection with that enterprise. In 1902, he sold his Minneapolis interests and retired to Barron, where he build a house in which he resided until his death.
In the 1880 U.S. Census, Edwin C. Coleman was listed as a 37 year old Retail Merchant, living in Stanfold Township, Rice Lake, Barron County, Wisconsin, with his 35 year old wife Isabella and their two children, 11 year old Henry Coleman and 6 year old Alice Coleman. Also living with the family was a servant, 15 year old Norwegian born Fena Jallson.
In the 1890 U.S. Census, Special Schedule, Edwin C. Coleman was listed as living in the City of Barron, Barron County, Wisconsin, and as having served as a Corporal in Company G of the 25th Wisconsin Infantry, from August 12, 1862, to June 7, 1865, for total service of 2 years, 9 months and 25 days.
In the 1900 U.S. Census, Edwin C. Coleman was listed as a 57 year old fuel dealer, living at 502 Beacon Street, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, with his 55 year old wife Isabella J. Coleman. They had been married 32 years, owned their house free and clear, and were the parents of three children of whom one was deceased. Isabella was listed as immigrating to the United States in 1865 and had been a resident for 35 years.
Edwin was a Civil War veteran who enlisted August 12, 1862, at Durand, Pepin County, Wisconsin, to serve three years as a Private in the 25th Wisconsin Infantry. At that time he was listed as a 21 year old, 5'8" tall farmer with light hair, blue eyes and a light complexion, born in McLean County, Illinois.
He was offered the command of a colored company, but declined.
From September 6 to December 31, 1862, Edwin was listed on the Hospital Muster Roll as Private and Acting Steward, returning to Company G in December 1862. His compiled service record reveals that he was promoted to Eighth Corporal, Aug 31, 1863, and Seventh Corporal, Nov 13 1863; on recruiting duty at Sparta, Monroe County, Wisconsin, from November 27, 1863, until February 13, 1864; promoted to Fourth Corporal, Mar 1 1864; promoted to Third Corporal, Aug 1, 1864; and promoted to First Corporal, November 1, 1864.
Edwin was wounded May 27, 1864, at Dallas, Georgia, when he received a gunshot wound in his left hand that fractured all five fingers. The medical officer who examined him on July 16, 1864, at Division No. 4 General Hospital, Murfreesboro, Tennessee, declared him unfit for duty for 30 days, and suggested that he be given a furlough for that amount of time. On August 9, 1864, he received his furlough and went to Maxville, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, after which he was to report back September 7, 1864, to the General Hospital in Murfreesboro.
On June 7, 1865, Edwin was mustered out of Federal service with Company G, at Washington, D.C. On the muster out roll it was noted that he was due the last $75.00 of his $100 enlistment bounty.
After his discharge, Edwin returned to his home in Dunn County, Wisconsin, where he resided for eight years. In 1873, he moved to Barron County, Wisconsin, where he resided for seven years. In 1880, he returned to Dunn County, where he resided two years, returning to Barron County, in 1882. In 1893, he moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota, where he resided for 10 years. In 1903, he returned to Barron, Barron County, Wisconsin, where he lived out the rest of his days.
On June 7, 1880, Edwin C. Coleman filed Application No. 376,793, for an Invalid Veteran's Pension, which was approved under Certificate No. 236,155.
References: 1880 U.S. Census, Stanfold Township, Rice Lake, Barron County, Wisconsin, June 2, 1880, ED 191, Sheet 6A, Lines 16-20, Family 43/51. 1890 U.S. Census, Special Schedule, City of Barron, Barron County, Wisconsin, ED 2, Page 3, Line 27 Family 139/143. 1900 U.S. Census, 502 Beacon Street, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, June 3, 1900, ED 17, Sheet 3A, Lines 5-6, Family 27-33. Death Certificates, Isabella J. Coleman, Volume 1, Page 56, and Edwin C. Coleman, Volume 1, Page 211, Barron County Register of Deeds, Barron, Wisconsin. History of Barron County, Wisconsin, Pages 83/84.
Obituary
Sudden Death of E. C. Coleman.
Friends of the late Edwin C. Coleman over the county will be surprised and shocked to learn of his sudden demise on Wednesday morning of this week at the home of his son Dr. H. M. Coleman.
Mr. Coleman had been in poor health all winter, but recently had been convalescent and has been seen upon our streets quite often of late. Wednesday morning he arose but did not seem to feel quite as well as usual. Upon the doctor's suggestion he retired again and apparently went to sleep. As the sleep seem prolonged the doctor stepped to the bedside and was horrified to find that his father had passed quietly away of heart disease.
Had the deceased lived one more day he would have been 65 years of age. He is an old resident of Barron county and has held many offices of trust at the hands of the people. He is well known throughout the county and his affable nature and genial disposition made friends for him wherever he was known. We will give an appropriate obituary mention next week.
The funeral will be held from the residence of Dr. H.M. Coleman this afternoon at 2 o'clock, Rev. Kershaw officiating. The services will be in charge of the Masonic order, of which the deceased was a valued member. The Martin Watson Post, G.A.R., of which he was also a member will attend in a body. The body will lie in state at the residence from 10 to 11:30 this morning. [Friday, May 30, 1907, Barron County Shield, Barron, Wis.]
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Obituary--Edwin C. Coleman
Edwin C. Coleman, the first mayor of the city of Barron, died at the home of his son, Dr. H. M. Coleman in this city May 27, 1908.
Edwin C. Coleman was born at Hudson, McLean Co., Ill., May 2, 1843. He spent his early boyhood in that place and later moved to Wisconsin and on August 12, 1862, he enlisted with the 25th Wisconsin Volunteers with whom he served until discharged June 7, 1865. During service he was made a corporal.
On November 28, 1867, he was married to Miss Isabella Cascaden at Downsville, Wis. About 1850 he moved to Maxwell, Pepin Co., where he was employed with the Ceda Falls Lumber Company. From there he went to Menomonie in the employ of James McCann at which place he remained from 1850 to 1870. In 1873 he moved with his family to Rice Lake in the employ of the Knapp Stout & Co., where he remained two years moving from there to Knapp where he had bought an interest in the Daily Manufacturing Co. From 1882 to 1885 he again resided in Rice Lake going into business there for himself. He next moved to Barron going into business in the old Carpenter Block where he resided until 1893 when he sold his business to F. W. Tims and went to Minneapolis to make his home. In 1902 he returned to Barron and built a home on East LaSalle Street where he resided until the death of Mrs. Coleman last winter, since then he has made his home with his son in this city.
During his life he has held many positions of public trust. At the time of his death he was clerk of the school board and had just closed a term of office as assessor. Mr. Coleman was a member of the county board which in an early day was in session here and adjourned one day to attend a barn raising.
The funeral services were held last Friday in charge of the Masons. Rev. G. H. R. Kershaw officiating and interment was made in the Barron cemetery. [Friday, June 5, 1908, Barron County Shield, Barron, Wisconsin. ]
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