Biographical Sketch of

Hiram McNutt

Transcribed by Barbara Voss


Source: Portrait and Biographical Album of Green Lake, Marquette and Waushara Counties, Wisconsin, 
published 1890 by Acme Publishing Co., Chicago, Pages 463 - 464

Hiram McNutt, who resides on section 28 in the town of Oxford, is a representative of one of the prominent and respected 
families of Marquette County, who have been identified with its history from its earliest days. His father, Gideon McNutt, 
was born in Herkimer County, N. Y., in 1807 and when a lad removed with his parents to Lake County, Ohio; he afterward 
became a resident of Portage County and subsequently settled in Lorain County, where he was reared to manhood, and formed 
the acquaintance of Miss Betsy Winchell, with whom he was afterward united in marriage. Having resided for some time in 
the Buckeye State, in the fall of 1848, accompanied by his family, he emigrated to Wisconsin, becoming a resident of 
Dodge County but the following year we find him in Marquette County, living upon a farm which he purchased in the town 
of Moundville. He there came into possession of about 1,000 acres of land, including the granite quarry of that town, 
which is still in the possession of the family. His next removal was to the town of Oxford, where he purchased land of 
William Wadworth, the possessor of large tracts in that vicinity. That was in 1858, and until his death, which occurred 
in 1873; he made his home upon his farm in the town of Oxford. His wife, a most estimable lady, was called to her final 
rest four years previously. Gideon McNutt was one of the well known pioneers of Marquette County, and a prominent and 
influential citizen whose memory is respected by all who had the pleasure of his acquaintance. He was quite successful 
in a financial point of view and was ever ready to lend a helping hand to those in need. As his own resources increased 
his charity broadened, and many were the recipients of his bounty who gave him their heartfelt thanks for his timely 
assistance. At his death he left three children namely; Angeline, Hiram and Eli. The daughter became the wife of Asel 
Waldo and died in Missouri on the 21st of June 1884. Eli resides near his brother in the town of Oxford and is likewise 
engaged in the occupation of farming. He was born in Lorain County, Ohio, in 1843 and was therefore but six years of age 
when he came with his parents to Wisconsin. He led to the marriage altar Miss Rhoda Conger and their union has been 
blessed with four children: Angeline, Aleen G., Hiram and Henry. 

Hiram McNutt, whose name heads this sketch, was born in the Buckeye State in 1829, and had almost attained to mature 
years at the time of the emigration of the family to this State. The most important event of his life occurred in 1850, 
when he was united in marriage with Miss Minerva Waldo, Daughter of Eber M and Olive Waldo. This worthy couple is 
numbered among the highly respected citizens of the town of Oxford, where they have lived so many years, and hold an 
enviable position in the social world. They have a pleasant home on section 28 in the town of Oxford, and a fine farm 
yields a golden tribute to the care and cultivation of the owner, who is a man of enterprising and progressive ideas 
which have led to his success in his business career.

Asel Waldo, whose family is closely allied to that of Mr. McNutt, was also one of the pioneers of Marquette County, 
dating his residence from 1849. He was born in Lake County, Ohio, in 1822, and is a son of Eber M. Waldo, a native of 
New York, born in Herkimer County June 19, 1791. Mr. Waldo Sr., married Miss Olive Sprague, and with his young bride 
removed to what is now Lake County, Ohio, and afterward became a resident of Lorain County. He then settled in Kane 
County Ill., and afterward resided in Lake County, Ill. The first of his family to come to Marquette County was Asel, 
who settled in the town of Douglas. He was followed by Joseph, and still later the parents settled in Marquette County, 
where they spent their last days. Their children were Asel, Clarissa, Minerva, and Joseph, The oldest of that family, 
Asel Waldo, on the 8th of February 1847, in Ohio wedded Angeline A, McNutt, and as before stated, became a resident of 
Marquette County in 1849. In 1869 he removed to Missouri, settling in Caldwell County, where his wife died in June 1884, 
leaving two daughters Louisa M., who is now the wife of Joseph Chapman and Lizzie O., wife of W. F. Blair. Both are 
residents of Caldwell County, Mo.






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