SettingsPeople from Columbia County, Wisconsin
Albert O'Connor
Albert O'Connor served in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
Albert O'Connor served in the Union Army during the American Civil War.
Andrew H. Dahl
Andrew H. Dahl was a politician in Wisconsin.
Andrew H. Dahl was a politician in Wisconsin.
Arthur Hale Curtis
Arthur Hale "Art" Curtis was an American football player, coach, and gynecologist.
Arthur Hale "Art" Curtis was an American football player, coach, and gynecologist.
Ben Brancel
Ben Brancel (July 31, 1950) is a Wisconsin politician and legislator.
Ben Brancel (July 31, 1950) is a Wisconsin politician and legislator.
Bob Bostad
Bob Bostad (born September 7, 1966) is the offensive line coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Bob Bostad (born September 7, 1966) is the offensive line coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Bob Poser
John Falk "Bob" Poser (March 16, 1910 – May 21, 2002) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball.
John Falk "Bob" Poser (March 16, 1910 – May 21, 2002) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball.
Byron F. Wackett
Byron F. Wackett was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.
Byron F. Wackett was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.
Clarion A. Youmans
Clarion A. Youmans was a member of the Wisconsin State Senate.
Clarion A. Youmans was a member of the Wisconsin State Senate.
Claude Elliott (baseball)
Claude Judson "Chaucer" Elliott (November 17, 1876 - June 21, 1923) was a professional baseball player.
Claude Judson "Chaucer" Elliott (November 17, 1876 - June 21, 1923) was a professional baseball player.
Davy Jones (baseball)
David Jefferson "Davy" Jones, nicknamed "Kangaroo", was an outfielder in Major League Baseball.
David Jefferson "Davy" Jones, nicknamed "Kangaroo", was an outfielder in Major League Baseball.
Edward D. Roberts
Edward D. Roberts was California State Treasurer, 1911–1915.
Edward D. Roberts was California State Treasurer, 1911–1915.
Edwin Myrwyn Rowlands
Edwin Myrwyn Rowlands (April 1, 1901 - ?) was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly and the Wisconsin State Senate.
Edwin Myrwyn Rowlands (April 1, 1901 - ?) was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly and the Wisconsin State Senate.
Eugene Hahn
Eugene Hahn (born July 21, 1929) is an Wisconsin politician.
Eugene Hahn (born July 21, 1929) is an Wisconsin politician.
Francis Fagan
Francis Fagan was a Captain in the United States Marine Corps during World War II. He served as commanding officer of Company G, Second Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division.
Francis Fagan was a Captain in the United States Marine Corps during World War II. He served as commanding officer of Company G, Second Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division.
Frank Lange
Frank Herman Lange (October 28, 1883 – December 26, 1945) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball.
Frank Herman Lange (October 28, 1883 – December 26, 1945) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball.
Frederick Jackson Turner
Frederick Jackson Turner was an American historian in the early 20th century.
Frederick Jackson Turner was an American historian in the early 20th century.
George Davies (baseball)
George Washington Davies (February 22, 1868 in Portage, Wisconsin - September 22, 1906 in Waterloo, Wisconsin), was a professional baseball player who played pitcher in the Major Leagues in -.
George Washington Davies (February 22, 1868 in Portage, Wisconsin - September 22, 1906 in Waterloo, Wisconsin), was a professional baseball player who played pitcher in the Major Leagues in -.
Gerald L. K. Smith
Gerald Lyman Kenneth Smith was a clergyman and politician who was a leader of the Share Our Wealth movement during the Great Depression and the Christian Nationalist Crusade, and was a founder o...
Gerald Lyman Kenneth Smith was a clergyman and politician who was a leader of the Share Our Wealth movement during the Great Depression and the Christian Nationalist Crusade, and was a founder o...
Glenn M. Wise
Glenn Miller Wise was a secretary, statistician, and Republican politician, who served as Wisconsin's first female Secretary of State from 1955-57.
Glenn Miller Wise was a secretary, statistician, and Republican politician, who served as Wisconsin's first female Secretary of State from 1955-57.
Greg Stiemsma
Gregory Stiemsma is an American professional basketball center with the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association.
Gregory Stiemsma is an American professional basketball center with the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association.
Guy W. S. Castle
Guy W. S. Castle (February 8, 1879 – August 10, 1919) was an officer of the United States Navy who received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the United States occupation, of Veracruz, ...
Guy W. S. Castle (February 8, 1879 – August 10, 1919) was an officer of the United States Navy who received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the United States occupation, of Veracruz, ...
Henry Gunderson
Henry A. Gunderson (1878–1940) was a Wisconsin politician who served as the 27th Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin.
Henry A. Gunderson (1878–1940) was a Wisconsin politician who served as the 27th Lieutenant Governor of Wisconsin.
Henry P. Hughes
Henry P. Hughes (August 13, 1904 – December 12, 1968) was an American jurist from Wisconsin.
Henry P. Hughes (August 13, 1904 – December 12, 1968) was an American jurist from Wisconsin.
Herman Amberg Preus
Herman Amberg Preus (June 16, 1825 – July 2, 1894) was an American Lutheran clergyman and church leader.
Herman Amberg Preus (June 16, 1825 – July 2, 1894) was an American Lutheran clergyman and church leader.
James J. Lindsay
General James Joseph Lindsay (born on October 10, 1932 in Portage, Wisconsin) is a retired United States Army four star general, and served as the first commander of the United States Special Op...
General James Joseph Lindsay (born on October 10, 1932 in Portage, Wisconsin) is a retired United States Army four star general, and served as the first commander of the United States Special Op...
John Edward Kelley
John Edward Kelley was a newspaperman and a politician from South Dakota.
John Edward Kelley was a newspaperman and a politician from South Dakota.
John H. Kinzie
John Harris Kinzie (born July 7, 1803 in Sandwich, Ontario-June 21, 1865 near Pittsburgh, PA) was the eldest son of John Kinzie, one of Chicago's first permanent settlers.
John Harris Kinzie (born July 7, 1803 in Sandwich, Ontario-June 21, 1865 near Pittsburgh, PA) was the eldest son of John Kinzie, one of Chicago's first permanent settlers.
John Q. Adams (Wisconsin)
John Q. Adams was an American politician from Columbia County, Wisconsin who served as a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly and of the Wisconsin State Senate in the mid-19th century.
John Q. Adams was an American politician from Columbia County, Wisconsin who served as a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly and of the Wisconsin State Senate in the mid-19th century.
Joshua James Guppey
Joshua James Guppey was a military officer in the Union Army during the American Civil War, judge, school superintendent and politician.
Joshua James Guppey was a military officer in the Union Army during the American Civil War, judge, school superintendent and politician.
Juliette Augusta Magill Kinzie
Juliette Augusta Magill Kinzie (September 11, 1806 - September 15, 1870) was an American, historian, writer and pioneer of the American midwest.
Juliette Augusta Magill Kinzie (September 11, 1806 - September 15, 1870) was an American, historian, writer and pioneer of the American midwest.
Luther S. Dixon
Luther S. Dixon was Chief Justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Luther S. Dixon was Chief Justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Margery Latimer
Margery Latimer (February 6, 1899 – August 16, 1932), born in Portage, Wisconsin, was a writer, feminist theorist, and social activist.
Margery Latimer (February 6, 1899 – August 16, 1932), born in Portage, Wisconsin, was a writer, feminist theorist, and social activist.
Mark Shumate
Mark Anthony Shumate (born March 30, 1960 in Poynette, Wisconsin) is a former American football nose tackle in the National Football League.
Mark Anthony Shumate (born March 30, 1960 in Poynette, Wisconsin) is a former American football nose tackle in the National Football League.
Mark Tomlinson (Marine)
Mark Tomlinson was an officer in the United States Marine Corps during World War II. He was posthumously awarded the Navy Cross for his actions during the Battle of Tarawa.
Mark Tomlinson was an officer in the United States Marine Corps during World War II. He was posthumously awarded the Navy Cross for his actions during the Battle of Tarawa.
Maureen Brunt
Maureen Brunt (born December 20, 1982 in Portage, Wisconsin) is an American curler.
Maureen Brunt (born December 20, 1982 in Portage, Wisconsin) is an American curler.
Mike Palmer
Mike Palmer was a player in the National Football League.
Mike Palmer was a player in the National Football League.
Mike Thompson (American football)
Mike Thompson is a former defensive tackle in the National Football League.
Mike Thompson is a former defensive tackle in the National Football League.
Oscar Rennebohm
Oscar Rennebohm (May 25, 1889–October 15, 1968) was the 32nd Governor of Wisconsin.
Oscar Rennebohm (May 25, 1889–October 15, 1968) was the 32nd Governor of Wisconsin.
Peter J. Boylan
Peter J. Boylan is a retired Major General in the United States Army and is the President of Georgia Military College.
Peter J. Boylan is a retired Major General in the United States Army and is the President of Georgia Military College.
Philip Hayes (general)
Philip Hayes (b. June 16, 1887 – d. November 25, 1949) was a Major-General in the U.S. Army.
Philip Hayes (b. June 16, 1887 – d. November 25, 1949) was a Major-General in the U.S. Army.
Robert B. Sanderson
Robert B. Sanderson was an American businessman, farmer, rancher and politician from Columbia County, Wisconsin who represented part or all of Columbia County in the Wisconsin State Assembly and...
Robert B. Sanderson was an American businessman, farmer, rancher and politician from Columbia County, Wisconsin who represented part or all of Columbia County in the Wisconsin State Assembly and...
Russ Rebholz
Russell "Doss" Rebholz, a native of Portage, Wisconsin, was a letter winner in football from 1929 to 1931 and in basketball from 1930 to 1931 at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Russell "Doss" Rebholz, a native of Portage, Wisconsin, was a letter winner in football from 1929 to 1931 and in basketball from 1930 to 1931 at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Russell W. Peterson
Russell Wilbur "Russ" Peterson (October 3, 1916 – February 21, 2011) was an American scientist and politician from Wilmington, Delaware.
Russell Wilbur "Russ" Peterson (October 3, 1916 – February 21, 2011) was an American scientist and politician from Wilmington, Delaware.
Scott F. Verbeck
Scott F. Verbeck was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.
Scott F. Verbeck was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.
Theresa Elmendorf
Theresa West Elmendorf was a prominent American librarian of the late nineteenth century and early twentieth century.
Theresa West Elmendorf was a prominent American librarian of the late nineteenth century and early twentieth century.
Thomas Sanderson (Wisconsin politician)
Thomas Sanderson was an United States farmer who served in the Wisconsin State Assembly from Columbia County.
Thomas Sanderson was an United States farmer who served in the Wisconsin State Assembly from Columbia County.
Vincent James Ryan
Vincent James Ryan (July 1, 1884—November 10, 1951) was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church.
Vincent James Ryan (July 1, 1884—November 10, 1951) was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church.
W. R. Davies
William Robert Davies was a Wisconsin educator who was named the second president of Eau Claire State Teachers College in December 1940.
William Robert Davies was a Wisconsin educator who was named the second president of Eau Claire State Teachers College in December 1940.
Walt Ambrose
Walt Ambrose was a guard in the National Football League.
Walt Ambrose was a guard in the National Football League.
William Sickles
William H. Sickles (October 27, 1844 – September 26, 1938) was a soldier in the Union Army who received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the American Civil War.
William H. Sickles (October 27, 1844 – September 26, 1938) was a soldier in the Union Army who received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the American Civil War.