Son of Carl Heinrich Wilde and Maria Louise Frank. Husband of Wilhelmine Stallman.
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Portrait & Biographical Record - Waukesha County, Wisconsin - 1894
Page 520 & 523
August Wilde, one of New Berlin's most honored pioneers, residing on section 14, is a native of Baerwalde, province of Brandenburg, Germany, born February 25, 1821. He is the eldest of a family of three children, two sons and one daughter, whose parents were Karl H. and Louise (Frank) Wilde. In the village of his nativity, the gentleman whose name heads this sketch received a good education in both German and Latin. When fourteen years of age he was apprenticed to the trade of nail-maker, being thus employed until his departure for America, in 1848. In company with his parents, his brother and sister, he sailed from Bremen to New York, reaching the latter city after a voyage of forty-two days. from the eastern metropolis to Albany the family continued their journey by way of the Hudson River; thence on the Erie Canal and the Great Lakes to Milwaukee, where they arrived on the 2d of May. On the 2d of June, of the same year, the birthday of the father of this family, they found themselves safely housed in a log cabin which stood on forty acres of unimproved land, which is now owned by August Wilde. Though forty-six years have since elapsed, no incident has more deeply impressed the mind of our subject than the prayer and thanksgiving offered by his venerated father before partaking of the repast spread in honor of his sixtieth birthday and the safe arrival upon Wisconsin soil. The mother, who had shared with her husband the vicissitudes of married life since October 30, 1819, poured forth her tears in silence as a thank offering to Providence, which has attended them in all their journeyings. On the 28th of September, 1856, this worthy lady was laid to rest in the New Berlin cemetery, and ten years later her husband was called from earth and his remains buried beside her. Their daughter, Matilda, became the wife of Abraham Kern, a highly respected pioneer of the town of New Berlin. Mr. Kern had been a settler of that town since 1843, and was widely known as a good business man and a Christian gentleman. He was borne from his home to the Reformed Church burying ground on the 28th of January, 1894, having reached the advanced age of seventy-five years and twenty-three days. His widow resides in their beautiful home on section 16.
Karl Wilde, the only brother of our subject, learned the tailor's trade after coming to Wisconsin; but abandoned that occupation to become a farmer and stock-raiser of Cuming County, Neb.
Until 1872, August Wilde continued to work at the trade which he had learned in his native land. He established himself in business which increased in volume and profitableness as the years went by, necessitating the employment of several hands. The nails, for which he found a ready market in Waukesha, Janesville and Milwaukee, were hammered out by hand. When the cheaper machine-made nails came into competition with his product, Mr. Wilde decided to turn his attention to other pursuits.
On the 6th of November, 1853, Mr. Wilde was united in marriage with Miss Wilhelmine Stallman, a native of Bassum, province of Prussia, Germany, born October 3, 1832. Mrs. Wilde is the third in order of birth of five children, two sons and three daughters. Her father and stepmother, Ernest W. and Sophia (Meyer) Stallman, emigrated to Wisconsin in1849, and settled in the town of North Greenfield, Milwaukee County.
To Mr. and Mrs. Wilde have been born ten children, of whom one son died in infancy. Karl devotes himself to agriculture and to stock-raising, having an interest in his father's farm. He was born in the log cabin of his grandfather on the 10th of December, 1854, and received an education in both the German and English languages. Anna Amelia, the next child in order of birth married Joseph Elger, a farmer of New Berlin Township; Wilhelmine Louise became the wife of Richard Kuenzl, a butcher of Rockford, Ill.; Fredericka Matilda married Peter Haan, a stereotyper of Paterson, N.J.; Augusta Sophia is at home; Ida is the wife of Karl Gerber, an undertaker of Milwaukee; Maria Charlotte makes her home with her sister Matilda; Catherine is a dressmaker of Milwaukee; Emma, the youngest, is still under the parental roof.
Mr. and Mrs. Wilde have reared a large family of which they have just cause to be proud, as all have become respected and useful members of society. Both husband and wife are pioneers of Waukesha County, and throughout the community where they have been known for so many years are honored and respected. Their home is a magnificent brick structure which adorns a farm consisting of one hundred and thirty-two acres of as fine land as can be found in the township. It is surrounded by shade trees and other improvements which add to its beauty and desirability.
Politically, Mr. Wilde claims no allegiance to any party. Though he has never sought or desired office, he has been called upon to fill that of School Treasurer for eighteen years, in which position he has ever discharged his duties faithfully. Mr. and Mrs. Wilde are members of the Reformed Lutheran Church, and in 1872 contributed liberally toward the erection of the fine brick edifice which was erected on section 18, New Berlin Township. They take an active interest in everything that tends to elevate and promote the interests of their community.
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DEATHS
August Wilde
August Wilde, aged 85, a resident of the county for fifty-nine years, died at his home in New Berlin. Deceased was a native of Brandenburg, Germany and came to America with his parents in 1848. They settled in the town of New Berlin where he had continuosly resided. Mr. Wilde learned the trade of a nail maker when young and continued the same after coming here, hammering out nails by hand, which, in the early days, brought a good price. He was married in 1853 to Miss Wilhelmine Stallman, who with eight daughters and one son, survives him. Mr. Wilde is one of the best known pioneers of New Berlin and was school treasurer there for eighteen years. The funeral was held Monday in New Berlin.
Published in the Waukesha Freeman on January 31, 1907.
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Portrait & Biographical Record - Waukesha County, Wisconsin - 1894
Page 520 & 523
August Wilde, one of New Berlin's most honored pioneers, residing on section 14, is a native of Baerwalde, province of Brandenburg, Germany, born February 25, 1821. He is the eldest of a family of three children, two sons and one daughter, whose parents were Karl H. and Louise (Frank) Wilde. In the village of his nativity, the gentleman whose name heads this sketch received a good education in both German and Latin. When fourteen years of age he was apprenticed to the trade of nail-maker, being thus employed until his departure for America, in 1848. In company with his parents, his brother and sister, he sailed from Bremen to New York, reaching the latter city after a voyage of forty-two days. from the eastern metropolis to Albany the family continued their journey by way of the Hudson River; thence on the Erie Canal and the Great Lakes to Milwaukee, where they arrived on the 2d of May. On the 2d of June, of the same year, the birthday of the father of this family, they found themselves safely housed in a log cabin which stood on forty acres of unimproved land, which is now owned by August Wilde. Though forty-six years have since elapsed, no incident has more deeply impressed the mind of our subject than the prayer and thanksgiving offered by his venerated father before partaking of the repast spread in honor of his sixtieth birthday and the safe arrival upon Wisconsin soil. The mother, who had shared with her husband the vicissitudes of married life since October 30, 1819, poured forth her tears in silence as a thank offering to Providence, which has attended them in all their journeyings. On the 28th of September, 1856, this worthy lady was laid to rest in the New Berlin cemetery, and ten years later her husband was called from earth and his remains buried beside her. Their daughter, Matilda, became the wife of Abraham Kern, a highly respected pioneer of the town of New Berlin. Mr. Kern had been a settler of that town since 1843, and was widely known as a good business man and a Christian gentleman. He was borne from his home to the Reformed Church burying ground on the 28th of January, 1894, having reached the advanced age of seventy-five years and twenty-three days. His widow resides in their beautiful home on section 16.
Karl Wilde, the only brother of our subject, learned the tailor's trade after coming to Wisconsin; but abandoned that occupation to become a farmer and stock-raiser of Cuming County, Neb.
Until 1872, August Wilde continued to work at the trade which he had learned in his native land. He established himself in business which increased in volume and profitableness as the years went by, necessitating the employment of several hands. The nails, for which he found a ready market in Waukesha, Janesville and Milwaukee, were hammered out by hand. When the cheaper machine-made nails came into competition with his product, Mr. Wilde decided to turn his attention to other pursuits.
On the 6th of November, 1853, Mr. Wilde was united in marriage with Miss Wilhelmine Stallman, a native of Bassum, province of Prussia, Germany, born October 3, 1832. Mrs. Wilde is the third in order of birth of five children, two sons and three daughters. Her father and stepmother, Ernest W. and Sophia (Meyer) Stallman, emigrated to Wisconsin in1849, and settled in the town of North Greenfield, Milwaukee County.
To Mr. and Mrs. Wilde have been born ten children, of whom one son died in infancy. Karl devotes himself to agriculture and to stock-raising, having an interest in his father's farm. He was born in the log cabin of his grandfather on the 10th of December, 1854, and received an education in both the German and English languages. Anna Amelia, the next child in order of birth married Joseph Elger, a farmer of New Berlin Township; Wilhelmine Louise became the wife of Richard Kuenzl, a butcher of Rockford, Ill.; Fredericka Matilda married Peter Haan, a stereotyper of Paterson, N.J.; Augusta Sophia is at home; Ida is the wife of Karl Gerber, an undertaker of Milwaukee; Maria Charlotte makes her home with her sister Matilda; Catherine is a dressmaker of Milwaukee; Emma, the youngest, is still under the parental roof.
Mr. and Mrs. Wilde have reared a large family of which they have just cause to be proud, as all have become respected and useful members of society. Both husband and wife are pioneers of Waukesha County, and throughout the community where they have been known for so many years are honored and respected. Their home is a magnificent brick structure which adorns a farm consisting of one hundred and thirty-two acres of as fine land as can be found in the township. It is surrounded by shade trees and other improvements which add to its beauty and desirability.
Politically, Mr. Wilde claims no allegiance to any party. Though he has never sought or desired office, he has been called upon to fill that of School Treasurer for eighteen years, in which position he has ever discharged his duties faithfully. Mr. and Mrs. Wilde are members of the Reformed Lutheran Church, and in 1872 contributed liberally toward the erection of the fine brick edifice which was erected on section 18, New Berlin Township. They take an active interest in everything that tends to elevate and promote the interests of their community.
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DEATHS
August Wilde
August Wilde, aged 85, a resident of the county for fifty-nine years, died at his home in New Berlin. Deceased was a native of Brandenburg, Germany and came to America with his parents in 1848. They settled in the town of New Berlin where he had continuosly resided. Mr. Wilde learned the trade of a nail maker when young and continued the same after coming here, hammering out nails by hand, which, in the early days, brought a good price. He was married in 1853 to Miss Wilhelmine Stallman, who with eight daughters and one son, survives him. Mr. Wilde is one of the best known pioneers of New Berlin and was school treasurer there for eighteen years. The funeral was held Monday in New Berlin.
Published in the Waukesha Freeman on January 31, 1907.
Son of Carl Heinrich Wilde and Maria Louise Frank. Husband of Wilhelmine Stallman.
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Portrait & Biographical Record - Waukesha County, Wisconsin - 1894
Page 520 & 523
August Wilde, one of New Berlin's most honored pioneers, residing on section 14, is a native of Baerwalde, province of Brandenburg, Germany, born February 25, 1821. He is the eldest of a family of three children, two sons and one daughter, whose parents were Karl H. and Louise (Frank) Wilde. In the village of his nativity, the gentleman whose name heads this sketch received a good education in both German and Latin. When fourteen years of age he was apprenticed to the trade of nail-maker, being thus employed until his departure for America, in 1848. In company with his parents, his brother and sister, he sailed from Bremen to New York, reaching the latter city after a voyage of forty-two days. from the eastern metropolis to Albany the family continued their journey by way of the Hudson River; thence on the Erie Canal and the Great Lakes to Milwaukee, where they arrived on the 2d of May. On the 2d of June, of the same year, the birthday of the father of this family, they found themselves safely housed in a log cabin which stood on forty acres of unimproved land, which is now owned by August Wilde. Though forty-six years have since elapsed, no incident has more deeply impressed the mind of our subject than the prayer and thanksgiving offered by his venerated father before partaking of the repast spread in honor of his sixtieth birthday and the safe arrival upon Wisconsin soil. The mother, who had shared with her husband the vicissitudes of married life since October 30, 1819, poured forth her tears in silence as a thank offering to Providence, which has attended them in all their journeyings. On the 28th of September, 1856, this worthy lady was laid to rest in the New Berlin cemetery, and ten years later her husband was called from earth and his remains buried beside her. Their daughter, Matilda, became the wife of Abraham Kern, a highly respected pioneer of the town of New Berlin. Mr. Kern had been a settler of that town since 1843, and was widely known as a good business man and a Christian gentleman. He was borne from his home to the Reformed Church burying ground on the 28th of January, 1894, having reached the advanced age of seventy-five years and twenty-three days. His widow resides in their beautiful home on section 16.
Karl Wilde, the only brother of our subject, learned the tailor's trade after coming to Wisconsin; but abandoned that occupation to become a farmer and stock-raiser of Cuming County, Neb.
Until 1872, August Wilde continued to work at the trade which he had learned in his native land. He established himself in business which increased in volume and profitableness as the years went by, necessitating the employment of several hands. The nails, for which he found a ready market in Waukesha, Janesville and Milwaukee, were hammered out by hand. When the cheaper machine-made nails came into competition with his product, Mr. Wilde decided to turn his attention to other pursuits.
On the 6th of November, 1853, Mr. Wilde was united in marriage with Miss Wilhelmine Stallman, a native of Bassum, province of Prussia, Germany, born October 3, 1832. Mrs. Wilde is the third in order of birth of five children, two sons and three daughters. Her father and stepmother, Ernest W. and Sophia (Meyer) Stallman, emigrated to Wisconsin in1849, and settled in the town of North Greenfield, Milwaukee County.
To Mr. and Mrs. Wilde have been born ten children, of whom one son died in infancy. Karl devotes himself to agriculture and to stock-raising, having an interest in his father's farm. He was born in the log cabin of his grandfather on the 10th of December, 1854, and received an education in both the German and English languages. Anna Amelia, the next child in order of birth married Joseph Elger, a farmer of New Berlin Township; Wilhelmine Louise became the wife of Richard Kuenzl, a butcher of Rockford, Ill.; Fredericka Matilda married Peter Haan, a stereotyper of Paterson, N.J.; Augusta Sophia is at home; Ida is the wife of Karl Gerber, an undertaker of Milwaukee; Maria Charlotte makes her home with her sister Matilda; Catherine is a dressmaker of Milwaukee; Emma, the youngest, is still under the parental roof.
Mr. and Mrs. Wilde have reared a large family of which they have just cause to be proud, as all have become respected and useful members of society. Both husband and wife are pioneers of Waukesha County, and throughout the community where they have been known for so many years are honored and respected. Their home is a magnificent brick structure which adorns a farm consisting of one hundred and thirty-two acres of as fine land as can be found in the township. It is surrounded by shade trees and other improvements which add to its beauty and desirability.
Politically, Mr. Wilde claims no allegiance to any party. Though he has never sought or desired office, he has been called upon to fill that of School Treasurer for eighteen years, in which position he has ever discharged his duties faithfully. Mr. and Mrs. Wilde are members of the Reformed Lutheran Church, and in 1872 contributed liberally toward the erection of the fine brick edifice which was erected on section 18, New Berlin Township. They take an active interest in everything that tends to elevate and promote the interests of their community.
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DEATHS
August Wilde
August Wilde, aged 85, a resident of the county for fifty-nine years, died at his home in New Berlin. Deceased was a native of Brandenburg, Germany and came to America with his parents in 1848. They settled in the town of New Berlin where he had continuosly resided. Mr. Wilde learned the trade of a nail maker when young and continued the same after coming here, hammering out nails by hand, which, in the early days, brought a good price. He was married in 1853 to Miss Wilhelmine Stallman, who with eight daughters and one son, survives him. Mr. Wilde is one of the best known pioneers of New Berlin and was school treasurer there for eighteen years. The funeral was held Monday in New Berlin.
Published in the Waukesha Freeman on January 31, 1907.
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Portrait & Biographical Record - Waukesha County, Wisconsin - 1894
Page 520 & 523
August Wilde, one of New Berlin's most honored pioneers, residing on section 14, is a native of Baerwalde, province of Brandenburg, Germany, born February 25, 1821. He is the eldest of a family of three children, two sons and one daughter, whose parents were Karl H. and Louise (Frank) Wilde. In the village of his nativity, the gentleman whose name heads this sketch received a good education in both German and Latin. When fourteen years of age he was apprenticed to the trade of nail-maker, being thus employed until his departure for America, in 1848. In company with his parents, his brother and sister, he sailed from Bremen to New York, reaching the latter city after a voyage of forty-two days. from the eastern metropolis to Albany the family continued their journey by way of the Hudson River; thence on the Erie Canal and the Great Lakes to Milwaukee, where they arrived on the 2d of May. On the 2d of June, of the same year, the birthday of the father of this family, they found themselves safely housed in a log cabin which stood on forty acres of unimproved land, which is now owned by August Wilde. Though forty-six years have since elapsed, no incident has more deeply impressed the mind of our subject than the prayer and thanksgiving offered by his venerated father before partaking of the repast spread in honor of his sixtieth birthday and the safe arrival upon Wisconsin soil. The mother, who had shared with her husband the vicissitudes of married life since October 30, 1819, poured forth her tears in silence as a thank offering to Providence, which has attended them in all their journeyings. On the 28th of September, 1856, this worthy lady was laid to rest in the New Berlin cemetery, and ten years later her husband was called from earth and his remains buried beside her. Their daughter, Matilda, became the wife of Abraham Kern, a highly respected pioneer of the town of New Berlin. Mr. Kern had been a settler of that town since 1843, and was widely known as a good business man and a Christian gentleman. He was borne from his home to the Reformed Church burying ground on the 28th of January, 1894, having reached the advanced age of seventy-five years and twenty-three days. His widow resides in their beautiful home on section 16.
Karl Wilde, the only brother of our subject, learned the tailor's trade after coming to Wisconsin; but abandoned that occupation to become a farmer and stock-raiser of Cuming County, Neb.
Until 1872, August Wilde continued to work at the trade which he had learned in his native land. He established himself in business which increased in volume and profitableness as the years went by, necessitating the employment of several hands. The nails, for which he found a ready market in Waukesha, Janesville and Milwaukee, were hammered out by hand. When the cheaper machine-made nails came into competition with his product, Mr. Wilde decided to turn his attention to other pursuits.
On the 6th of November, 1853, Mr. Wilde was united in marriage with Miss Wilhelmine Stallman, a native of Bassum, province of Prussia, Germany, born October 3, 1832. Mrs. Wilde is the third in order of birth of five children, two sons and three daughters. Her father and stepmother, Ernest W. and Sophia (Meyer) Stallman, emigrated to Wisconsin in1849, and settled in the town of North Greenfield, Milwaukee County.
To Mr. and Mrs. Wilde have been born ten children, of whom one son died in infancy. Karl devotes himself to agriculture and to stock-raising, having an interest in his father's farm. He was born in the log cabin of his grandfather on the 10th of December, 1854, and received an education in both the German and English languages. Anna Amelia, the next child in order of birth married Joseph Elger, a farmer of New Berlin Township; Wilhelmine Louise became the wife of Richard Kuenzl, a butcher of Rockford, Ill.; Fredericka Matilda married Peter Haan, a stereotyper of Paterson, N.J.; Augusta Sophia is at home; Ida is the wife of Karl Gerber, an undertaker of Milwaukee; Maria Charlotte makes her home with her sister Matilda; Catherine is a dressmaker of Milwaukee; Emma, the youngest, is still under the parental roof.
Mr. and Mrs. Wilde have reared a large family of which they have just cause to be proud, as all have become respected and useful members of society. Both husband and wife are pioneers of Waukesha County, and throughout the community where they have been known for so many years are honored and respected. Their home is a magnificent brick structure which adorns a farm consisting of one hundred and thirty-two acres of as fine land as can be found in the township. It is surrounded by shade trees and other improvements which add to its beauty and desirability.
Politically, Mr. Wilde claims no allegiance to any party. Though he has never sought or desired office, he has been called upon to fill that of School Treasurer for eighteen years, in which position he has ever discharged his duties faithfully. Mr. and Mrs. Wilde are members of the Reformed Lutheran Church, and in 1872 contributed liberally toward the erection of the fine brick edifice which was erected on section 18, New Berlin Township. They take an active interest in everything that tends to elevate and promote the interests of their community.
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DEATHS
August Wilde
August Wilde, aged 85, a resident of the county for fifty-nine years, died at his home in New Berlin. Deceased was a native of Brandenburg, Germany and came to America with his parents in 1848. They settled in the town of New Berlin where he had continuosly resided. Mr. Wilde learned the trade of a nail maker when young and continued the same after coming here, hammering out nails by hand, which, in the early days, brought a good price. He was married in 1853 to Miss Wilhelmine Stallman, who with eight daughters and one son, survives him. Mr. Wilde is one of the best known pioneers of New Berlin and was school treasurer there for eighteen years. The funeral was held Monday in New Berlin.
Published in the Waukesha Freeman on January 31, 1907.
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