Biographical Sketch of

Henry H. Hull

Transcribed by Sandra Boudrou for the Marquette Co WI Pages


Source: Portrait and Biographical Album of Green Lake, Marquette and Waushara Counties, Wisconsin, 
published 1890 by Acme Publishing Co., Chicago, Pages 778 - 779 - 780 


Henry H. Hull, who resides on section 36, in the town of Buffalo, Marquette County, was born in the town of Candor, 
Tioga Co., N. Y., July 31, 1822, and is the sixth generation in direct descent from George Hull, the progenitor of 
the American branch of the family.  George Hull was a native of Dorchester, England, and became a resident of Dorchester, 
Mass., in 1630, only ten years after the landing of the Pilgrims from the Mayflower.  He was one of the grantees of 
Dorchester.  In 1637, he removed to Connecticut and settled in Windsor, and from him is descended a numerous family, 
the members of which are widely scattered over this country.
 
Samuel Hull, the father of our subject, was a native of Connecticut, and emigrated to Tioga County, N. Y., during its 
pioneer days.  He married Miss Sabrina Teall, Feb. 29, 1808, and shortly afterward removed from Killingsworth, Conn., 
to Candor, N. Y.  His death occurred Dec. 11, 1868, at the age of eighty-three years, having been born July 9, 1785.  
His wife, who was born Aug. 31, 1786, died June 22, 1842.  They were the parents of a fine family of sons and daughters 
all of whom were born in Candor, N. Y., with the exception of the oldest son, whose birth occurred in Connecticut.  The 
sons and daughters yet living, are:  Samuel, who resides in Chetopa, Labette Co., Kan.; Henry H. of this sketch; Nathan 
T., who is living on the old homestead in New York; Catherine Amelia, wife of Royal Barber of Auburn, N. Y.  The deceased 
members of the family are James B., Clarissa R., Mary, Lydia M. and Elizabeth S.
 
Henry H. Hull passed the days of his boyhood and youth in his native county, and emigrated to the Territory of Wisconsin 
in 1845.  He determined to make Dodge County his home and purchased land about two miles from the village of Horicon, but 
soon afterwards bought an 80-acre tract in the town of Burnett.  The present generation can scarcely realize the unsettled 
condition of the country at that time.  The whole territory then contained fewer inhabitants than are now found in many of 
its counties and the greater part of the land was still in the possession of the Government.  Purchasing a yoke of oxen, 
Mr. Hull began the development of a farm and made a number of improvements, but after three years he sold out and in company 
with his brother-in-law came to Marquette County and purchased land but did not then make a permanent settlement.  In 1852, 
we find him en route for Susquehanna County, and on arriving at his destination he was united in marriage with Miss Caroline 
Brewster, who was born in Connecticut in 1827, but when an infant was taken by her parents, Erastus and Submit Brewster to 
Pennsylvania.  The Brewster family was one of the first families established in New England, and the name has found prominent 
mention in the records of the East.  The father of Mrs. Hull is still living in Pennsylvania, but her mother is now deceased.  
They were parents of seven children, and of that number two sons and two daughters yet survive and are residents of the 
Keystone State.
 
After their marriage, Mr. Hull and his wife went to New York, and spent one year on the old homestead of the Hull family.  
They then came to Marquette County and settled on the farm which our subject had previously purchased.  Their residence there 
covers a long period of years and has led to an extensive acquaintance throughout the county.  Their home has been blessed 
with the presence of seven children, four sons and three daughters.  Charles C., the eldest, who was liberally educated and 
for many years engaged in teaching in this State, went to Kansas in 1876, and there followed the same profession for some 
time.  In April, 1888, he married Miss Annie Hirons and is now engaged in farming and stock-raising near Hunnewell, Kan.  
Mary is the wife of Oliphant Merritt and resides in the town of Armenia, Juneau Co., Wis.  Emma M. is the wife of James 
Scholes of Moundville, Marquette County.  Lillian wedded Fred S. Turner, a resident of Miller, Dak.  Nathan P. graduated 
from the Normal School at Valaraiso, Ind., and is now engaged in teaching.  Walter B. is a student in the Valparaiso Normal.  
The youngest is Henry M.  The parents spared neither labor nor expense in providing their children with superior educational 
advantages and all but the youngest son, who is still at home, have been or are now successful teachers.  Those who are 
settled in life are worthy and respected members of society and all are an honor to their parents.
 
Mr. Hull served in the army during the last nine months of the War of the Rebellion, as a member of Company I. 1st Wisconsin 
Heavy Artillery, and has ever proved himself a loyal and faithful citizen, ready and willing to support the best interests 
and aid in the advancement of those enterprises which are calculated to promote the general welfare.  In political sentiment, 
he is a stanch supporter of Republican principles and he and his wife are faithful and consistent members of the Presbyterian 
Church.  On their farm, comprising 188 acres of fine land, they have a pleasant home, surrounded by the comforts and many of 
the luxuries of life and they are numbered among the respected and esteemed citizens of the town of Buffalo.
  





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