Biographical Sketch of

Horace L. Straight

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 605 - 606 


Horace L. Straight.  Princeton, the home of our subject may well be proud to number among its citizens 
him whose name heads this sketch, for he is one of the most prominent dentists in either Green Lake or 
Marquette Counties.  He is a native of the latter county having been born in the town of Shields, Jan. 
1, 1860, and the family to which he belongs numbered twelve children, seven of whom are still living.  
The parents, William and Betsy (Wittaker) Straight, were both natives of New York, and in 1853 removed 
from that State to Marquette County where Mr. Straight, who is a dentist by profession, located 215 acres 
of land in the town of Shields.  For a number of years that farm continued to be his home, but in 1865 he 
rented his land, removing to Montello, where he has since been engaged in dentistry.  He is a leading 
citizen, well known throughout the county and is highly respected by all who know him.  The children of 
Dr. and Mrs. Straight yet living are Franklin, who resides in Dakota; Lydia, wife of Irael Ward, a 
resident of Montello; Rosetta, wife of Jake Norcross, also of Montello; Diana, wife of John Johnson of 
the same place; Horace of this sketch; Melvin O., who makes his home in Westfield, Marquette County; and 
Allizee, yet at home.
 
Dr. Straight, father of this family, has identified himself with the Republican party since its organization 
and as every true American citizen should do, feels an interest in political affairs.  He is not only well 
versed in all topics pertaining to his profession but has a general knowledge of the leading issues of the 
day and is a worthy and valued citizen.  Socially, he is a member of the Masonic fraternity.
 
Horace L. Straight, whose name heads this notice, remained at home until arriving at mature years, when 
choosing Edith Adsit as his partner for life, he made a home for himself.  He had received his education 
in Montello, completing his studies in the High School, and in the office of his father had learned the 
profession which he now follows.  On the first day of January, 1881, he was joined in wedlock with Miss 
Adsit, and an interesting family of three children, two sons and a daughter, has been born unto them.
 
After his marriage, Dr. Straight continued to reside in Montello engaging in business as a partner of his 
father for two years, when his health failing he concluded to change his manner of living and removed to 
the farm of Dr. Straight Sr., hoping that the bracing air of the country would prove beneficial.  After 
two years his health was so greatly restored that he came to Princeton, rented an office and again engaged 
in dentistry.  Subsequent to that time he erected the office where he now carries on business.  The liberal 
patronage which he receives is a high testimonial of his ability and we join with his many friends in 
wishing him the greatest success.  He has worked for the interests of the county, has liberally supported 
its public enterprises and has ever faithfully discharged his duties as a citizen, and in return should 
receive the support of the people.  Since he has engaged in business two young men have studied dentistry 
under his direction and within a year after entering his office passed successful examinations before the 
State Board.
 
The Doctor takes an active part in political affairs and in forwarding the interests of the Republican party, 
with which he has affiliated since attaining to mature years.  The pleasant home of the Doctor and his 
estimable wife is the abode of hospitality and the high position which they hold in the social world is 
indicative of their popularity.






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