Biographical Sketch of

Henry Morman

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 449 - 450

Henry Morman, Justice of the Peace of Berlin, Green Lake County, is of German birth. He first opened his eyes to the 
light of day in Hanover, November 13, 1839. His mother died when he was an infant, and in 1841 he was brought by his 
father, Frederick H. Morman to America. Mr. Morman, Sr. settled in Milwaukee County, Wis., where he resided until 
about 1845, when he removed to Cedarburg, Ozaukee County.

Our subject was educated in the public schools of the community in which his early life was passed, and when fifteen 
years of age he entered upon his business career as a merchant’s clerk in a store in Cedarburg, in which position he 
continued until 1858. He there became familiar with the methods and customs of conducting business, and probably laid 
the foundation for his future success. He was nineteen years of age at the time of leaving his first employer. Becoming 
ambitious to see the world, he set out for California, going by way of the Isthmus of Panama. On reaching his destination 
he engaged in gold mining near Folsom and at Placerville, continuing in that line for three years, when he went to San 
Francisco, where he spent two years as a merchant’s clerk. In the spring of 1864 we find him prospecting in Idaho. In 
the course of his travels he came to the Missouri River, and from Ft. Benton proceeded down that stream and the 
Mississippi to New Orleans by steamboat, while the Civil War was in full progress. Not being especially attracted by 
the Crescent City, he retraced his course as far as Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas where he offered his services to the 
Government, Enlisting as a member of Company G, 2nd United States Dragoons in February, 1865. He was with his regiment 
on duty at Ft. Laramie and on the frontier, Guarding stage lines and railway engineers from Indian attacks. He was 
promoted to Quartermaster Sergeant, and after serving three years was mustered out at Ft. McPherson, Neb. He then 
returned to his old home in Cedarburg, Wis., but after a short time spent in that quiet town, again sought relief and 
excitement in travel, he returned to California, but in the Golden State did not find any occupation which he wished 
to follow, and he again returned home after a sojourn of a few months on the Pacific Slope.

On October 4, 1869, Mr. Morman was joined in wedlock with Miss Matilda Kahndis, Of Cedarburg, the union being celebrated 
in Milwaukee. The lady was born in the town of Liebau, Russia, on the Baltic, and came to America in 1852. One child Eda, 
graces their union, who was born in Berlin September 29, 1870

Immediately after his marriage Mr. Morman settled in Berlin and engaged in the liquor business, which he carried on until 
elected to the office he now holds in April 1889. On the 2nd of that month he became Justice of the Peace, and on the 20th 
he was appointed Notary Public, Politically, he is a Democrat and socially a member of Berlin Lodge, No. 36 I.O.O. F. and 
of John H. Williams Post, No. 4. G.A.R. He has proved himself an efficient officer and enjoys the respect of his fellow 
citizens. His life has been an eventful one in a private way and the adventures with which he has met and the hardships 
endured in his Western experience would, if well written, make an interesting story.


Transcribed by Barbara Voss






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