Biographical Sketch of

Simeon Pond

Transcribed by Sandra Boudrou



Source: Portrait and Biographical Album of Green Lake, Marquette and Waushara Counties, Wisconsin, 
published 1890 by Acme Publishing Co., Chicago, Pages 590 - 591 


Simeon Pond, a retired lumber merchant of Westfield, is one of three brothers, who have been identified 
with the growth and upbuilding of Marquette County since the days of its early history.  He was born in 
Addison, Steuben Co., N. Y., on the 26th of November, 1830, and was reared to the occupation of farming, 
which he followed with good success until after the war.  He came to Marquette County in 1855, making 
his first home in the town of Packwaukee, where he remained for two years, when he became a resident of 
the town of Springfield.  Ten years afterward he removed to Montello and nine years later made a permanent 
settlement in Westfield.
 
Mr. Pond was married Nov. 26, 1854, his union being with Miss Flora E. Hotchkiss, of Packwaukee.  Unto 
them were born the following children--Frederick Eugene, born April 8, 1856; Ida May, born July 17, 1858; 
Charles E., born Dec. 8, 1869; and Frank L., born Sept. 24, 1872.  The eldest son was formerly the 
proprietor and popular editor of Wildwoods Magazine, and is a writer of much merit, while the only 
daughter is the wife of Dr. P. E. Minckler of Westfield.  Mrs. Pond was born July 5, 1837, in Green 
County, N. Y., and is a daughter of Willis and Samantha (Mallory) Hotchkiss.  She is an estimable lady 
and like her husband is held in high regard.
 
Mr. Pond was a faithful and gallant soldier in the War for the Union.  On the 15th of August, 1862, he 
enlisted in Company A, 1st Wisconsin Heavy Artillery, and after serving faithfully with his command until 
the end of the war was honorably discharged June 26, 1865, and mustered out at Milwaukee on the 13th of 
July, following.  His once robust constitution was much broken down by the exposures and hardships of 
army life and he has never fully regained his former health.  Being unable to resume farming, Mr. Pond 
engaged in the lumber trade at Montello and later followed the same business in Westfield, but is now 
living a retired life.  He has a pleasant home and comfortable competence as the result of his years of 
business industry and can spend his last days in the enjoyment of the fruits of his former toil.






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