Culbertson, Alexander

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• 1860 Census: 1860, Greenville, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; Page 086
• Biography: 1911; History of Outagamie County, Wisconsin Page 0622

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Biography:
ALEXANDER CULBERTSON, who during a long and useful career has carried on agricultural pursuits in Greenville township, has watched the country grow from a wilderness into one of the most prosperous sections in Outagamie county, and has done his share in bringing this condition of things about. Born February 2, 1834, in Jefferson county, Indiana, Mr. Culbertson is a son of John and Margaret (Ried) Culbertson, natives of Scotland, who came to the United States in 1822 and settled immediately in Jefferson county, Indiana, Mr. Culbertson's brothers having preceded him to that frontier state. He remained there until 1848, when he came to Outagamie county, Wisconsin, with a son, who remained on his new farm when he returned to Indiana. He came again to Outagamie county in 1858, settling on the northeast corner of section 30, where he built a homestead and engaged in farming until his death in 1877. His wife passed away in Indiana in 1854. Their children were: James, deceased, who came to Outagamie county in 1849; Matthew, who came here in 1848 and erected either the first or the second cabin in Greenville township, and is now deceased; John, who came to Greenville township in 1852, cleared a farm and resided in the township until a few years prior to his death, when he went to Appleton; Jeanette, who married David Scott, deceased, a former resident of Switzerland county, Indiana, and later married Charles Ryan, who is also deceased, and she still resides in that county; Alexander; Margaret, widow of Lawrence Barclay, now residing in Appleton; and Nancy, widow of Osias De Long, residing in Zion City, Illinois. Alexander Culbertson received a good common school education in the Caledonia school in Jefferson county, Indiana, and was reared to the life of an agriculturist. He resided with his father until he was twenty-one years old and then came to Greenville township, three years previous to his father's arrival, his route being by train to Chicago, thence by steamer to Sheboygan, thence by steamer from Fond du Lac to Menasha, and on to the northeast quarter of section 21, township 21, range 16. No roads led to his property and he was forced to follow a trail through the wilderness, his first home being a rude log cabin in which he lived a year before building a more comfortable home, and his present residence was built by him in 1873, his barns having been built in 1861 and 1875. He now has 200 acres under cultivation, which he devotes to general farming, and he has the reputation of being a good, practical farmer and first-class citizen. He is a member of the United Presbyterian Church, and in political matters he is a Republican, but has never aspired to public preferment, although on one occasion, in 1858, he served as superintendent of township schools. On April 15, 1869,Mr. Culbertson was united in marriage with Sylvina M. Perry, who was born in Greenville township, October 12, 1850, daughter of Miles R. and Achsah (Eldred) Perry, natives of Otsego county, New York, from whence they came in 1849, locating in section 26, Greenville township. Mr. Perry cleared a farm from the wilderness, and spent the active years of his life thereon, but after his retirement he removed to the home of Mr. Culbertson, and there he died July 12, 1890, aged 68 years, his wife passing away May 4, 1902, when 81 years of age. They had three children, of whom Mrs. Culbertson is the oldest; Nancy is deceased, and Libbie is the wife of Joseph Leppla, a resident of section 19, Greenville township. Mr. and Mrs. Culbertson have had six children, namely: Miles J., born February 9, 1870, who died February 16, 1877; Frank, born June 23, 1871, a farmer of Seymour township; Perry, born February 14, 1873, also a farmer of Seymour township; Archie, born March 21, 1875, who died February 22, 1877; Harvey, born December 16, 1877, who is residing on the old homestead; and Percy, born September 4, 1879, who died April 28, 1906 .

Alexander married Perry, Sylvina M. 15 Apr 1869. Sylvina (daughter of Perry, Miles R. and Eldred, Achsah) was born 12 Oct 1850, Greenville, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 11 May 1923, Greenville, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; was buried 14 May 1923, Riverside Cemetery, Appleton, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• News Mention: 11 Apr 1924; Appleton Post Crescent
• Obituary: 21 Apr 1924; Appleton Post Crescent
• News Mention: 24 Mar 1925; Appleton Post Crescent

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News Mention:
Frank Culbertson was taken to St. Elisabeth hospital, Appleton. Tuesday for a probable operation. Mr. Culbertaon's health has been poor for some time.
Page Six -APPLETON POST-CRESCENT-Friday Evening, April 11,1924

Obituary:
FRANK CULBERTSON Frank Culbertson. 52. of Seymour, died In Appleton Sunday afternoon after a long Illness. Mr. Culbertson was torn in Greenville June 23. 1871. He came to Seymour and settled on a farm, where he lived for 28 years. He married Miss Clara Shepherd of Seymour Oct. 6. 1899. He is survived by his widow and two brothers. Perry, of Seymour: Harvey. Greenville. The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon from the house with the Rev. G. W. Xster and the Rev. S. B. Welles in charge. Interment will be In Seymour. Mr. Culbertson was a member of Equitable Fraternal union and Modern Woodmen of America.

News Mention:
O. W. ROGGE WILL OCCUPY NEWLY PURCHASED FARM O. W. Rogge, 545 N. Appleton-st, has bought the Frank Culbertson farm on Appleton-Seymour road near the city limits of Seymour and intends to move to his purchase in about two weeks. For 11 years Mr. Rogge ran a grocery store at 223 N. Appleton-st. He sold his business two years ago last February and immediately after the sale, he and his wife started on an automobile trip that lasted three months and took them over 14 states. Before starting to learn the ups and down of a successful business man. Mr. Rogge lived on the farm near Five Corners on which he was born until he became 19 years of age. His wife was reared near Seymour. So they expect their early experience to help them in making a success of farming. Mrs. Frank Culbertson will move from the farm to her residence in Seymour and Mr. Rogge will dispose of his home in Appleton.
Page Eight APPLETON POST-CRESCENT Tuesday Evening, March 24, 1925

Frank married Shephard, Clara 20 Oct 1899. Clara was born Abt 1871; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Perry married Small, Laura Belle Abt 1899. Laura was born Abt Jul 1876, Oshkosh, Winnebago, Wisconsin, USA; died 26 Dec 1942. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Obituary: 30 Jan 1958; Appleton Post Crescent

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Obituary:
Harvey Culbertson Harvey Culbertson, 80, 215 N. Mason street, died at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon after a 1-year illness. He was born Dec. 16, 1877, in the town of Greenville and farmed there until he retired 14 years ago and moved to Appleton. Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon in at Greenville Lutheran church with burial in the town of Greenville Cemetery. Friends may call at the Wichmann Funeral home from 2o'clock Friday afternoon until 10 o'clock Saturday morning and then at the church. Survivors include his wife and one son, James at home.
Appleton Post-Crescent Page 16 Thursday, Jan. 30, 1958