Biographical Sketch of

William Werth

Transcribed by Barbara Voss


Source: Portrait and Biographical Album of Green Lake, Marquette and Waushara Counties, Wisconsin, 
published 1890 by Acme Publishing Co., Chicago, Page 466

William Werth, one of the representative and enterprising citizens of Mackford Township, Green Lake County, who owns 
460 acres of land on section 3, was born in the Kingdom of Prussia, February 18, 1835 and in his native land the days 
of his boyhood and youth were passed. He was in limited circumstances and believing that better opportunities were 
afforded young men in the New World, he bade good-by to his home and friends and in 1846, crossed the broad Atlantic 
to America. After several weeks, the vessel reached the harbor of New York, and thence he came directly to Wisconsin, 
locating first in Milwaukee. He had learned the trade of a shoemaker in his native land and again resumed work at that 
occupation, which he continued for three months when he removed to Fair Water, Fond du Lac County, and again engaged 
in the same pursuit. At the expiration of a year, having accumulated some capital, he purchased 160 acres of land, 
sixty of which had been broken, but not long afterward he sold out and removed to Brandon, where he again engaged in 
shoe-making. He purchased the farm on which he now resides, in 1872, since which time it has been his home. He has 
added many improvements both useful and ornamental, including a good brick house and excellent outbuildings. As before 
stated, his farm comprises 460 acres of land, the result of his diligence and indefatigable labor.

Two years after reaching this country, Mr. Werth in 1858, was united in marriage with Miss Fredericka Bagler, who was 
born in Prussia, and their union has been blessed with four children, all but one yet living, namely; Augusta, who was 
born on the 20th of November 1839, became the wife of August Linden, of this county; William Jr., born May 6, 1866, 
who also resides in Green Lake County; and Emily yet at home, was born September 4, 1870; and Emmo born on the  12th 
of December 1862 died November 18, 1864. Mr. Werth and wife are earnest Christian people and their lives are marked 
with many acts of kindness and charity to those in need of aid. For the past eight years he has been a member of the 
Township Board and is also School Director. The cause of education finds in him a true friend, and he has ever exerted 
his influence for its promotion. In political sentiment, he is liberal, casting his ballot for the man whom he thinks 
will best fill the office regardless of party. A loyal citizen, an honorable man, courteous in manner, and gentlemanly 
in deportment, he has won the high regard and confidence of all, and is well deserving of a representation in this volume.




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