Biographical Sketch of

Lorenzo Clintsman

Transcribed by Char Eckman



Source: Portrait and Biographical Album of Green Lake, Marquette and Waushara Counties, Wisconsin, 
published 1890 by Acme Publishing Co., Chicago, Page 571 


Lorenzo Clintsman, of Wautoma, Waushara County, is a native of the Empire State, having been born in Jefferson 
County, on the 17th of December, 1829.  His parents, John and Melinda (Harris) Clintsman, became residents of 
Wisconsin in 1854, settling near Waupun, where the husband engaged in farming for a number of years.  Both died 
at their home in that community where they were highly respected citizens.  Of their family of nine children, 
eight grew to mature years - Alzina became the wife of R. Allen, but is now deceased; Amanda is the wife of 
Sumner Morse, of Iowa; Lorinda wedded Allen Wilbur and died at her home in Northport, Mich,; Caroline is the 
widow of Milton Nichols, of Waupun; Jennie is the wife of David Norton, of the same city; Elijah is living in 
Waupun; Harris is a resident of St. Paul, Minn.; Lorenzo is the next in order of birth; and Laviara is the wife 
of Edward Thompson, of Brandon, Fond du Lac County.

The subject of this sketch was a lad of fifteen years when he left his native State, and accompanied his parents 
to Wisconsin.  He remained at home until 1864, when he enlisted in Company D, of the 3d Wisconsin Regiment, and 
was mustered into the service at Madison.  He joined his command in Fayetteville, Tenn., and afterwards partici-
pated in the battles of Resaca, Dalton and Kenesaw Mountain.  For ten days, the regiment then halted on the banks 
of the Chattahoochee River, were Mr. Clintsman did picket duty.  They then continued their march until reaching 
Peach Tree Creek, where a lively skirmish occurred, during which the 3d Regiment supported a battery.  Following 
the enemy for a short distance another encounter occurred, in which our subject was wounded, a minie ball 
completely shattering his wrist.  Being unfit for duty, he was then sent back to the Division hospital, where he 
remained two weeks, living upon hardtack and coffee, after which he was sent to Bennett Station, and later was 
confined in a hospital at Chattanooga for two weeks.  Being granted a furlough, he then returned home and after 
three months reported at the hospital in Madison, where he remained until April 1, 1865, when he was sent to the 
hospital in Milwaukee, where he remained until being mustered out of the service on the 3rd of July of the same 
year.

When the war was over, Mr. Clintsman returned to his home in Fond du Lac County, and three years later in the 
city of Waupun, was united in the holy bonds of matrimony with Miss Mary Pitt, a daughter of Cyrus and Betsy Pitt.  
They are now parents of two sons and a daughter - Lottie M.; Clarence E.; and De Forrest.  In 1875, Mr. Clintsman 
and his family came to Waushara County, and took up their abode on a farm in the town of Wautoma, where they 
remained for about four years.  At the expiration of that time they removed to Wild Rose and at length became 
residents of the village of Wautoma, where they still make their home, being numbered among its leading and valued 
citizens.  Mr. Clintsman in his social relations was a member of the G. A. R., belonging to Ed. Saxe Post, of 
Wautoma.  Religiously he is a member of the United Brethren Church and his wife a member of the Christian Church.

 




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