Biographical Sketch of

Granville C. Slader

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 633 - 634



Granville C. Slader, deceased, was one of the early settlers of Marquette County, Wis.  He was born in Ackworth, 
Sullivan County, N. H., June 29, 1826, and in that community was reared to manhood, receiving a liberal education.  
Leaving home in the days of his early manhood, he went to Gilsum, where he became acquainted with Miss Eliza Vilas 
Banks, a daughter of William and Rebecca (Isham) Banks.  The friendship of the young couple ripened into love and 
they were united in marriage.  The lady was also a native of New Hampshire, having been born in Gilsum, Cheshire 
County, August 12, 1830.  Shortly after their marriage Mr. Slader and his young bride became residents of Wisconsin, 
settling in the town of Wyosena, Columbia County, in 1854.  The following year they became residents of the town of 
Newton, Marquette County, where the husband purchased eighty-three acres of land.  He immediately turned his 
attention to the development of a farm and extended its boundaries until it comprised 183 acres.  He thoroughly 
understood his business and was quite successful, but in November, 1861, left home, and became a soldier of the 
34th Wisconsin Infantry.  He remained with his regiment until stricken with typhoid fever, when he was taken to 
Columbus, Ky., where he died July 7, 1863, a martyr to the cause.
 
Mr. and Mrs. Slader were parents of three children, one son and two daughters, namely:  Carrie H., William J., 
and Mabel R., and all are yet living.
 
When the Republican party was formed, Mr. Slader joined its ranks and continued one of its firm supporters until 
his death.  He took a deep interest in political affairs and the success of his party, but never sought or desired 
the honors and emoluments of public office, preferring to devote his attention to his business interests and the 
enjoyment of his home.  He was a great reader and was always well posted in the affairs of the country.  His upright 
life won him the confidence of all and his word was as readily received as his bond.  Naught could be said against
him, for he lived a conscientious and God-fearing life.  For many years he was a faithful member of the Methodist 
Church and served as Class Leader and Steward.  Mrs. Slader still survives her husband, and resides on the old 
homestead farm on section 33 in the town of Newton.  She has ever been true to his memory and by all who know her 
is highly respected as an estimable lady and sincere Christian.






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