Henry was born December 31, 1842, at Patten, Penobscot County, Maine, son of J. W. and Lydia Bartlett natives of that state. He died August 6, 1922, at Cameron, Barron County, Wisconsin, aged 79 years, 7 months and 5 days, and was buried in Wayside Cemetery between Cameron and Barron, Wisconsin. The "Bartlett" family headstone there is inscribed "Henry D. Bartlett 1842-1922" and "Rena E. 1856 - 1941."
Henry was married twice with his first marriage in May 1867, to Angerana Wellman, by a Justice of the Peace in Dodge County, Minnesota. She died March 6, 1874. at Bloomer, Chippewa County, Wisconsin. Her date of birth and place of burial are unknown. Their children were:
Effie born
Angerana
Sarah Ethel 10 Feb 1871, married Anthony Collins.
The first two children died in infancy. Sarah Ethel married Anthony Collins and lived in Alexandria, Minnesota.
Henry's second marriage was March 13, 1875, when he was united in marriage to Eliza Rena Calkins, by Reverend William Priddy, at the Methodist Church in Bloomer, Chippewa County, Wisconsin, in a ceremony witnessed by Hannah Calkins and George Calkins. Rena was born June 12, 1857, at Calais, Washington County, Maine, daughter of Ira and Martha Calkins, both natives of that state. She died in 1941, place unknown, and was buried next to the remains of her husband in Wayside Cemetery. Their children of whom the first five were born in Wisconsin, and the last two in South Dakota, were:
Eva born died in infancy.
Clarence died in infancy.
Jennie Maud 19 Jan 1878, married Hillard Bassart.
Herbert Roy 2 May 1884
Clinton D. 27 Apr 1886
Floyd Irven 12 Jul 1890
Earl James 29 Sep 1892
In the 1880 U.S. Census, Henry D. Bartlett was listed as a 35 year old Maine born farmer living in Bloomer Township, Chippewa County, Wisconsin, with his 24 year old Maine born wife Aurence and their two children, 8 year old Minnesota born Sarah and 2 year old Wisconsin born Jennie Bartlett.
In the 1900 U.S. Census, Henry D. Bartlett was listed as a 57 year old laborer living in the Town of Erwin, Kingsbury County, South Dakota, with his 43 year old wife Rena E. and their three children: Clinton D., age 14; Floyd E., age 11; and 7 year old Earl J. Bartlett. They had been married 24 years, owned their house with a mortgage and Rena was listed as the mother of 8 children of whom 3 were deceased. His 17 year old son Herbert R. Bartlett, was listed on June 12, 1900 in the same census as working as a laborer for Edward and Mary Carlson in Hartland Township in the same county.
In the 1910 U.S. Census, Henry Bartlett was listed as a 67 year old livery stable laborer living in the Village of Cameron, Barron County, Wisconsin, with his 53 year old wife Rena and their three children: Clinton, a 24 year old lumber yard laborer; Floyd T., a 21 year old livery stable laborer; and 17 year old Earl J. Bartlett, a laborer in a printing office. They had been married 36 years, owned their house free and clear and were the parents of eight children of whom three were deceased.
In the 1920 U.S. Census, Henry D. Bartlett, was listed as 77 years of age and living in the village of Cameron, Barron County, Wisconsin, with his 62 year old wife Rena E. Bartlett.
Henry was a Civil War veteran who enlisted September 23, 1862, at Thomaston, Knox County, Maine, to serve three years as a Private in the 1st Maine Light Artillery. On October 5, 1862, he was mustered into Federal service with Company F at Augusta, Maine. At that time he probably received $25.00 of his enlistment bounty and was listed as an 18 year old, 5'4" tall blacksmith with brown hair, light eyes and a dark complexion, born in Patten, Aroostook County, Maine. On June 17, 1865, at 23 year of age, he was mustered out of Federal service with Company F at Augusta, Maine. On the muster out roll it was noted that he received $7.48 of his clothing allowance and the remaining $25.00 of his enlistment bounty.
During his service Henry alleged in his veteran pension application that he came down with Typhoid fever June 1, 1864, at Cold Harbor, Virginia, for which condition he was treated at City Point hospital during the months of June and July, 1864.
After his discharge, Henry returned to his home in Maine, were he resided until the fall of 1865, when he removed to Dodge County, Minnesota. He remained there until about 1872, when he moved to Bloomer, Chippewa County, Wisconsin. In 1882 he moved to what later became Cameron, Barron County, Wisconsin, where he remained until the spring of 1886, when he moved to Erwin, Kingsbury County, South Dakota. In 1901 he returned to Cameron, where he lived out the rest of his days. He was a charter member of the Martin W. Heller Post of the G.A.R. in Rice Lake in the same Wisconsin.
On August 26, 1884, Henry D. Bartlett filed Application No. 520,954, for an Invalid Veteran's Pension, which was approved under Certificate No. 436,446. On October 9, 1922, Rena Bartlett filed Application No. 1,195,307, for a Widow's Pension, which was approved under Certificate No. 828,696. Both pension applications are in the possession of the Veterana Administration under their file No. XC 2,708,549.
References; 1900 U.S. Census, 10 Second Street, Town of Erwin, Kingsbury County, South Dakota, June 1, 1900, ED 207, Sheet 1, Lines 44- 48, Family 10/10. 1910 U.S. Census, Village of Cameron, Barron County, Wisconsin, May 6, 1910, ED 22, Sheet 1, Lines 55-59, Family 10/10. 1920 U.S. Census, Village of Cameron, Barron County, Wisconsin, January 22, 1920, ED 7, Sheet 3, Lines 16-17, Family 54/56.
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Henry D. Bartlett
Old Cameron Resident Passes Away. Henry D. Bartlett, born at Patten, Maine, Dec. 31, 1842, departed this life Aug. 6 at 11:45 p.m.
On Oct. 5, 1862, the deceased volunteered and was mustered into the First Battalion, Maine Light Artillery as a private at Augusta, Maine. He served three years with that organization, was mustered out of the service and received an honorable discharge June 17, 1865, at Augusta, Me. Mr. Bartlett was with his command or properly accounted for during the entire period of his service.
He was united in marriage to Miss Angerana Wellman in 1867. to this union three children were born: Effie, Angerana and Ethel. Only one survives, Mrs. A. Collins of Alexander, Minn. Mrs. Bartlett died in 1874.
Later Mr. Bartlett moved to Wisconsin and in March, 1875, was again married, this time to Miss Rena Elizabeth Calkins of Bloomer. To this union seven children were born: Eva, Clarence, Jennie, Herbert, Clinton, Floyd and Earl. The two oldest died in infancy.
Mr. Bartlett moved to Cameron in 1884, his home being the first residence erected at Cameron.
Mr. Bartlett was an energetic man always at work, even busy when his health was so poor that the ordinary man would have sat down in despair.
He moved to Erwin, S.D., in 1886, where he engaged in farming until 1901, when he moved back to Cameron to make his old home his last earthly residence.
He was a member of the Congregational church and his faith never faltered even to the end. His pleasant smile and kindly word won for him a legion of friends. Old and young alike were always pleased to meet Uncle Henry and listen to his stories of the numerous battles in which he had taken part.
In September, 1919, Uncle Henry was stricken with paralysis. He rallied from the attack, but was thereafter in feeble health.
A sweet and useful life is ended. God's kingdom is enriched, and Cameron is impoverished by the ending of this long and useful life. Funeral services were solemnized at the M.E. church at 2:30 p.m., Aug 9, the Rev. J.B. Johnson officiating. Interment was made in Wayside cemetery at Barron where the I.O.O.F., of which body Uncle Henry was an honored member, performed their solemn and impressive ceremony. All business houses suspended during the funeral hour. The church was packed and many were obliged to remain outside. The members of the G.A.R. from Barron and Chetek were present to pay their last respects to the departed comrade. The floral offerings were many and very beautiful, silently attesting to the strong ties of friendship that existed in the hearts of his fellow townsmen.
Those to attend the funeral from other towns were: George Bartlett of Ladysmith, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bartlett of Marshfield, Mr. and Mrs. C.M. Bartlett of Barron, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Bartlett and Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Bartlett of Rhinelander, Mrs. Tony Collins of Alexandria, Minn., Mrs. Jennie Bassart of Hazelton, N.D., Mr. and Mrs. Lester West of Barron, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Beckwith of Chetek, Mr. and Mrs. George Calkins and Mr. and Mrs. Ira Calkins of Potato Lake, Mr. and Mrs. William Bates of Augusta, all relatives, and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Joiner of Bruce, Mrs. Iver Amundson and two sons of Rice Lake, and James Terry, and old army comrade from Augusta.
The last battle is fought, the victory is won! and God hath liberated life from the tenement of clay; some glad day to adorn His eternal kingdom. [Date of publication and newspaper unknown.}
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Card of Thanks
Through the medium of the press we desire to extend our sincere and heartfelt thanks to the dear friends who so tenderly assisted us in the sickness and after the death of our beloved husband and father, and for the beautiful floral offerings.
Mrs. Henry D. Bartlett.
Mrs. Tony Collins Mrs. Hillard Bassart.
Herbert Bartlett.
Clint Bartlett.
Floyd Bartlett.
Earl Bartlett
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Henry D. Bartlett
Useful Career Of Henry D. Bartlett. Cameron Pioneer Leaves His Influence On Life Of Whole Community.
Henry D. Bartlett was born at Patten, Maine, on Dec. 31, 1842, and died at Cameron, Sunday, Aug. 6, at 12 o'clock, midnight. On Oct. 5, 1862, he was enrolled at Augusta, Maine, as a private in the Sixth Battery, of the First Battalion, Maine Light Artillery, with which organization he served three years, and was mustered out of service and received an honorable discharge, at Augusta, Maine, June 17, 1865. Mr. Bartlett was with his command or properly accounted for during the entire period of his service.
He was united in marriage in 1867 to Miss Angerana Wellman, who died in 1874. To this union were born three children, Effie, Angerana and Ethel, the last named of whom, now Mrs. A. Collen, of Alexandria, Minn., is the only one who survives.
On March 13, 1875, at Bloomer, Wis., Mr. Bartlett married Miss Rena Elizabeth Calkins. To this union were born seven children, Eva and Clarence, who died in infancy, and Jennie, Herbert, Clinton, Floyd and Earl.
Mr. Bartlett moved to Old Cameron in 1882 and erected the first residence there, From 1882 to 1884, he was in the livery business in old Cameron, also acting as village marshal. In the fall of 1884, Old Cameron was moved to the present location, the reason being that the "Soo" line had been built across the Omaha at this pint. Mr. Bartlett's house and barn were the first move, the transfer being made on wagons. The residence still remains as a land mark.
When the "Soo" line began operations, R. A. Burton, Mr. Bartlett's intimate friend, was made the station agent for both lines, having served in a similar capacity for the Omaha at Old Cameron. Mr. Bartlett resumed his livery business at New Cameron until 1886. In the spring of that year he moved to Erwin, S.D., and took up farming. During his days as a farmer he hand many hardships but never lost courage. He was a very energetic man, always at work with a broad smile. He could see a silver lining in every dark cloud that hovered over him and his family and never sat down in despair. He was an active member of the Congregational church at that place, his faith never faltering.
In 1901 he again moved to Wisconsin, making Cameron his permanent home.
In the fall of 1913 Mr. Bartlett made a trip to Gettysburg, Penn., the occasion being the fiftieth anniversary of the great battle there. At this time he was 70 years of age and although the trip was very strenuous he never complained, because he was determined to meet his old comrades of fifty years before.
On Sept. 2, 1919 he was stricken with paralysis. He rallied from the attack but was left in a weak condition. Although feeble he was very ambitious and with faith, he traveled on.
Funeral services were solemnized at the Cameron Methodist church at 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 9, the Rev. J.B. Johnson officiating. Interment was made in the Wayside Cemetery at Barron, where the I.O.O.F., of which Mr. Bartlett was an honored member, performed their solemn and impressive ceremony. All Cameron business houses suspended during the funeral hour. The members of the G.A.R. posts of Barron and Chetek were present to pay their last respects to the departed comrade. The floral offerings were many and beautiful, silently attesting the strong ties of affection that existed in the hearts of his many friends.
Those who attended the funeral from other town s were: George Bartlett of Ladysmith, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bartlett of Marshfield, Mr. and Mrs. C.M. Bartlett of Barron, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Bartlett and Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Bartlett of Rhinelander, Mrs. Tony Collins of Alexandria, Minn., Mrs. Jennie Bassart of Hazelton, N.D., Mr. and Mrs. Lester West of Barron, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Beckwith of Chetek, Mr. and Mrs. George Calkins and Mr. and Mrs. Ira Calkins of Potato Lake, Mr. and Mrs. William Bates of Augusta, all relatives, and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Joiner of Bruce, Mrs. Iver Amundson and two sons of Rice Lake, and James Terry, an old army comrade from Augusta.
Mr. Bartlett leaves to mourn his departure a wife and six children. Mrs. A. Collen of Alexandria, Minn., Mrs. H.V. Bassart of Hazelton, N.D., Herbert and Floyd of Rhinelander, Clint and Earl of Cameron.
Traveling With God
My plans were made, I thought my
path all bright and clear,
My heart with songs o'erflowed,
the world seemed full of cheer.
My Lord and I wished to serve,
to take Him for my guide,
To keep so close that I could feel
Him by my side,
And so I traveled on.
But, suddently, in skies so clear
and full of light,
The clouds fell thick and fast,
the days seemed changed to
night;
Instead of paths so clear and full
things so sweet,
Rough things and thorns and stones
seemed all about my feet,
I scarce could travel on.
I bowed my head and wondered why
this change should come,
And murmured - "Lord is this
because of aught I've done?
Has not the past been full enough
of pain and care?
Why should my path again be
changed to dark from fair?"
But still I traveled on.
I listened - quiet and still,
there came a voice - "This path is
mine, not thine,
I made The choice;
Dear child, this service will be the
best for thee and me,
If thou wilt simply trust and leave
the end to me."
And so we traveled on.
[Published Friday, August 25, 1922 in the Barron County Shield, Barron, Wisconsin, with photo.]
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Henry was married twice with his first marriage in May 1867, to Angerana Wellman, by a Justice of the Peace in Dodge County, Minnesota. She died March 6, 1874. at Bloomer, Chippewa County, Wisconsin. Her date of birth and place of burial are unknown. Their children were:
Effie born
Angerana
Sarah Ethel 10 Feb 1871, married Anthony Collins.
The first two children died in infancy. Sarah Ethel married Anthony Collins and lived in Alexandria, Minnesota.
Henry's second marriage was March 13, 1875, when he was united in marriage to Eliza Rena Calkins, by Reverend William Priddy, at the Methodist Church in Bloomer, Chippewa County, Wisconsin, in a ceremony witnessed by Hannah Calkins and George Calkins. Rena was born June 12, 1857, at Calais, Washington County, Maine, daughter of Ira and Martha Calkins, both natives of that state. She died in 1941, place unknown, and was buried next to the remains of her husband in Wayside Cemetery. Their children of whom the first five were born in Wisconsin, and the last two in South Dakota, were:
Eva born died in infancy.
Clarence died in infancy.
Jennie Maud 19 Jan 1878, married Hillard Bassart.
Herbert Roy 2 May 1884
Clinton D. 27 Apr 1886
Floyd Irven 12 Jul 1890
Earl James 29 Sep 1892
In the 1880 U.S. Census, Henry D. Bartlett was listed as a 35 year old Maine born farmer living in Bloomer Township, Chippewa County, Wisconsin, with his 24 year old Maine born wife Aurence and their two children, 8 year old Minnesota born Sarah and 2 year old Wisconsin born Jennie Bartlett.
In the 1900 U.S. Census, Henry D. Bartlett was listed as a 57 year old laborer living in the Town of Erwin, Kingsbury County, South Dakota, with his 43 year old wife Rena E. and their three children: Clinton D., age 14; Floyd E., age 11; and 7 year old Earl J. Bartlett. They had been married 24 years, owned their house with a mortgage and Rena was listed as the mother of 8 children of whom 3 were deceased. His 17 year old son Herbert R. Bartlett, was listed on June 12, 1900 in the same census as working as a laborer for Edward and Mary Carlson in Hartland Township in the same county.
In the 1910 U.S. Census, Henry Bartlett was listed as a 67 year old livery stable laborer living in the Village of Cameron, Barron County, Wisconsin, with his 53 year old wife Rena and their three children: Clinton, a 24 year old lumber yard laborer; Floyd T., a 21 year old livery stable laborer; and 17 year old Earl J. Bartlett, a laborer in a printing office. They had been married 36 years, owned their house free and clear and were the parents of eight children of whom three were deceased.
In the 1920 U.S. Census, Henry D. Bartlett, was listed as 77 years of age and living in the village of Cameron, Barron County, Wisconsin, with his 62 year old wife Rena E. Bartlett.
Henry was a Civil War veteran who enlisted September 23, 1862, at Thomaston, Knox County, Maine, to serve three years as a Private in the 1st Maine Light Artillery. On October 5, 1862, he was mustered into Federal service with Company F at Augusta, Maine. At that time he probably received $25.00 of his enlistment bounty and was listed as an 18 year old, 5'4" tall blacksmith with brown hair, light eyes and a dark complexion, born in Patten, Aroostook County, Maine. On June 17, 1865, at 23 year of age, he was mustered out of Federal service with Company F at Augusta, Maine. On the muster out roll it was noted that he received $7.48 of his clothing allowance and the remaining $25.00 of his enlistment bounty.
During his service Henry alleged in his veteran pension application that he came down with Typhoid fever June 1, 1864, at Cold Harbor, Virginia, for which condition he was treated at City Point hospital during the months of June and July, 1864.
After his discharge, Henry returned to his home in Maine, were he resided until the fall of 1865, when he removed to Dodge County, Minnesota. He remained there until about 1872, when he moved to Bloomer, Chippewa County, Wisconsin. In 1882 he moved to what later became Cameron, Barron County, Wisconsin, where he remained until the spring of 1886, when he moved to Erwin, Kingsbury County, South Dakota. In 1901 he returned to Cameron, where he lived out the rest of his days. He was a charter member of the Martin W. Heller Post of the G.A.R. in Rice Lake in the same Wisconsin.
On August 26, 1884, Henry D. Bartlett filed Application No. 520,954, for an Invalid Veteran's Pension, which was approved under Certificate No. 436,446. On October 9, 1922, Rena Bartlett filed Application No. 1,195,307, for a Widow's Pension, which was approved under Certificate No. 828,696. Both pension applications are in the possession of the Veterana Administration under their file No. XC 2,708,549.
References; 1900 U.S. Census, 10 Second Street, Town of Erwin, Kingsbury County, South Dakota, June 1, 1900, ED 207, Sheet 1, Lines 44- 48, Family 10/10. 1910 U.S. Census, Village of Cameron, Barron County, Wisconsin, May 6, 1910, ED 22, Sheet 1, Lines 55-59, Family 10/10. 1920 U.S. Census, Village of Cameron, Barron County, Wisconsin, January 22, 1920, ED 7, Sheet 3, Lines 16-17, Family 54/56.
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Henry D. Bartlett
Old Cameron Resident Passes Away. Henry D. Bartlett, born at Patten, Maine, Dec. 31, 1842, departed this life Aug. 6 at 11:45 p.m.
On Oct. 5, 1862, the deceased volunteered and was mustered into the First Battalion, Maine Light Artillery as a private at Augusta, Maine. He served three years with that organization, was mustered out of the service and received an honorable discharge June 17, 1865, at Augusta, Me. Mr. Bartlett was with his command or properly accounted for during the entire period of his service.
He was united in marriage to Miss Angerana Wellman in 1867. to this union three children were born: Effie, Angerana and Ethel. Only one survives, Mrs. A. Collins of Alexander, Minn. Mrs. Bartlett died in 1874.
Later Mr. Bartlett moved to Wisconsin and in March, 1875, was again married, this time to Miss Rena Elizabeth Calkins of Bloomer. To this union seven children were born: Eva, Clarence, Jennie, Herbert, Clinton, Floyd and Earl. The two oldest died in infancy.
Mr. Bartlett moved to Cameron in 1884, his home being the first residence erected at Cameron.
Mr. Bartlett was an energetic man always at work, even busy when his health was so poor that the ordinary man would have sat down in despair.
He moved to Erwin, S.D., in 1886, where he engaged in farming until 1901, when he moved back to Cameron to make his old home his last earthly residence.
He was a member of the Congregational church and his faith never faltered even to the end. His pleasant smile and kindly word won for him a legion of friends. Old and young alike were always pleased to meet Uncle Henry and listen to his stories of the numerous battles in which he had taken part.
In September, 1919, Uncle Henry was stricken with paralysis. He rallied from the attack, but was thereafter in feeble health.
A sweet and useful life is ended. God's kingdom is enriched, and Cameron is impoverished by the ending of this long and useful life. Funeral services were solemnized at the M.E. church at 2:30 p.m., Aug 9, the Rev. J.B. Johnson officiating. Interment was made in Wayside cemetery at Barron where the I.O.O.F., of which body Uncle Henry was an honored member, performed their solemn and impressive ceremony. All business houses suspended during the funeral hour. The church was packed and many were obliged to remain outside. The members of the G.A.R. from Barron and Chetek were present to pay their last respects to the departed comrade. The floral offerings were many and very beautiful, silently attesting to the strong ties of friendship that existed in the hearts of his fellow townsmen.
Those to attend the funeral from other towns were: George Bartlett of Ladysmith, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bartlett of Marshfield, Mr. and Mrs. C.M. Bartlett of Barron, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Bartlett and Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Bartlett of Rhinelander, Mrs. Tony Collins of Alexandria, Minn., Mrs. Jennie Bassart of Hazelton, N.D., Mr. and Mrs. Lester West of Barron, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Beckwith of Chetek, Mr. and Mrs. George Calkins and Mr. and Mrs. Ira Calkins of Potato Lake, Mr. and Mrs. William Bates of Augusta, all relatives, and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Joiner of Bruce, Mrs. Iver Amundson and two sons of Rice Lake, and James Terry, and old army comrade from Augusta.
The last battle is fought, the victory is won! and God hath liberated life from the tenement of clay; some glad day to adorn His eternal kingdom. [Date of publication and newspaper unknown.}
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Card of Thanks
Through the medium of the press we desire to extend our sincere and heartfelt thanks to the dear friends who so tenderly assisted us in the sickness and after the death of our beloved husband and father, and for the beautiful floral offerings.
Mrs. Henry D. Bartlett.
Mrs. Tony Collins Mrs. Hillard Bassart.
Herbert Bartlett.
Clint Bartlett.
Floyd Bartlett.
Earl Bartlett
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Henry D. Bartlett
Useful Career Of Henry D. Bartlett. Cameron Pioneer Leaves His Influence On Life Of Whole Community.
Henry D. Bartlett was born at Patten, Maine, on Dec. 31, 1842, and died at Cameron, Sunday, Aug. 6, at 12 o'clock, midnight. On Oct. 5, 1862, he was enrolled at Augusta, Maine, as a private in the Sixth Battery, of the First Battalion, Maine Light Artillery, with which organization he served three years, and was mustered out of service and received an honorable discharge, at Augusta, Maine, June 17, 1865. Mr. Bartlett was with his command or properly accounted for during the entire period of his service.
He was united in marriage in 1867 to Miss Angerana Wellman, who died in 1874. To this union were born three children, Effie, Angerana and Ethel, the last named of whom, now Mrs. A. Collen, of Alexandria, Minn., is the only one who survives.
On March 13, 1875, at Bloomer, Wis., Mr. Bartlett married Miss Rena Elizabeth Calkins. To this union were born seven children, Eva and Clarence, who died in infancy, and Jennie, Herbert, Clinton, Floyd and Earl.
Mr. Bartlett moved to Old Cameron in 1882 and erected the first residence there, From 1882 to 1884, he was in the livery business in old Cameron, also acting as village marshal. In the fall of 1884, Old Cameron was moved to the present location, the reason being that the "Soo" line had been built across the Omaha at this pint. Mr. Bartlett's house and barn were the first move, the transfer being made on wagons. The residence still remains as a land mark.
When the "Soo" line began operations, R. A. Burton, Mr. Bartlett's intimate friend, was made the station agent for both lines, having served in a similar capacity for the Omaha at Old Cameron. Mr. Bartlett resumed his livery business at New Cameron until 1886. In the spring of that year he moved to Erwin, S.D., and took up farming. During his days as a farmer he hand many hardships but never lost courage. He was a very energetic man, always at work with a broad smile. He could see a silver lining in every dark cloud that hovered over him and his family and never sat down in despair. He was an active member of the Congregational church at that place, his faith never faltering.
In 1901 he again moved to Wisconsin, making Cameron his permanent home.
In the fall of 1913 Mr. Bartlett made a trip to Gettysburg, Penn., the occasion being the fiftieth anniversary of the great battle there. At this time he was 70 years of age and although the trip was very strenuous he never complained, because he was determined to meet his old comrades of fifty years before.
On Sept. 2, 1919 he was stricken with paralysis. He rallied from the attack but was left in a weak condition. Although feeble he was very ambitious and with faith, he traveled on.
Funeral services were solemnized at the Cameron Methodist church at 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 9, the Rev. J.B. Johnson officiating. Interment was made in the Wayside Cemetery at Barron, where the I.O.O.F., of which Mr. Bartlett was an honored member, performed their solemn and impressive ceremony. All Cameron business houses suspended during the funeral hour. The members of the G.A.R. posts of Barron and Chetek were present to pay their last respects to the departed comrade. The floral offerings were many and beautiful, silently attesting the strong ties of affection that existed in the hearts of his many friends.
Those who attended the funeral from other town s were: George Bartlett of Ladysmith, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bartlett of Marshfield, Mr. and Mrs. C.M. Bartlett of Barron, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Bartlett and Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Bartlett of Rhinelander, Mrs. Tony Collins of Alexandria, Minn., Mrs. Jennie Bassart of Hazelton, N.D., Mr. and Mrs. Lester West of Barron, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Beckwith of Chetek, Mr. and Mrs. George Calkins and Mr. and Mrs. Ira Calkins of Potato Lake, Mr. and Mrs. William Bates of Augusta, all relatives, and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Joiner of Bruce, Mrs. Iver Amundson and two sons of Rice Lake, and James Terry, an old army comrade from Augusta.
Mr. Bartlett leaves to mourn his departure a wife and six children. Mrs. A. Collen of Alexandria, Minn., Mrs. H.V. Bassart of Hazelton, N.D., Herbert and Floyd of Rhinelander, Clint and Earl of Cameron.
Traveling With God
My plans were made, I thought my
path all bright and clear,
My heart with songs o'erflowed,
the world seemed full of cheer.
My Lord and I wished to serve,
to take Him for my guide,
To keep so close that I could feel
Him by my side,
And so I traveled on.
But, suddently, in skies so clear
and full of light,
The clouds fell thick and fast,
the days seemed changed to
night;
Instead of paths so clear and full
things so sweet,
Rough things and thorns and stones
seemed all about my feet,
I scarce could travel on.
I bowed my head and wondered why
this change should come,
And murmured - "Lord is this
because of aught I've done?
Has not the past been full enough
of pain and care?
Why should my path again be
changed to dark from fair?"
But still I traveled on.
I listened - quiet and still,
there came a voice - "This path is
mine, not thine,
I made The choice;
Dear child, this service will be the
best for thee and me,
If thou wilt simply trust and leave
the end to me."
And so we traveled on.
[Published Friday, August 25, 1922 in the Barron County Shield, Barron, Wisconsin, with photo.]
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Henry was born December 31, 1842, at Patten, Penobscot County, Maine, son of J. W. and Lydia Bartlett natives of that state. He died August 6, 1922, at Cameron, Barron County, Wisconsin, aged 79 years, 7 months and 5 days, and was buried in Wayside Cemetery between Cameron and Barron, Wisconsin. The "Bartlett" family headstone there is inscribed "Henry D. Bartlett 1842-1922" and "Rena E. 1856 - 1941."
Henry was married twice with his first marriage in May 1867, to Angerana Wellman, by a Justice of the Peace in Dodge County, Minnesota. She died March 6, 1874. at Bloomer, Chippewa County, Wisconsin. Her date of birth and place of burial are unknown. Their children were:
Effie born
Angerana
Sarah Ethel 10 Feb 1871, married Anthony Collins.
The first two children died in infancy. Sarah Ethel married Anthony Collins and lived in Alexandria, Minnesota.
Henry's second marriage was March 13, 1875, when he was united in marriage to Eliza Rena Calkins, by Reverend William Priddy, at the Methodist Church in Bloomer, Chippewa County, Wisconsin, in a ceremony witnessed by Hannah Calkins and George Calkins. Rena was born June 12, 1857, at Calais, Washington County, Maine, daughter of Ira and Martha Calkins, both natives of that state. She died in 1941, place unknown, and was buried next to the remains of her husband in Wayside Cemetery. Their children of whom the first five were born in Wisconsin, and the last two in South Dakota, were:
Eva born died in infancy.
Clarence died in infancy.
Jennie Maud 19 Jan 1878, married Hillard Bassart.
Herbert Roy 2 May 1884
Clinton D. 27 Apr 1886
Floyd Irven 12 Jul 1890
Earl James 29 Sep 1892
In the 1880 U.S. Census, Henry D. Bartlett was listed as a 35 year old Maine born farmer living in Bloomer Township, Chippewa County, Wisconsin, with his 24 year old Maine born wife Aurence and their two children, 8 year old Minnesota born Sarah and 2 year old Wisconsin born Jennie Bartlett.
In the 1900 U.S. Census, Henry D. Bartlett was listed as a 57 year old laborer living in the Town of Erwin, Kingsbury County, South Dakota, with his 43 year old wife Rena E. and their three children: Clinton D., age 14; Floyd E., age 11; and 7 year old Earl J. Bartlett. They had been married 24 years, owned their house with a mortgage and Rena was listed as the mother of 8 children of whom 3 were deceased. His 17 year old son Herbert R. Bartlett, was listed on June 12, 1900 in the same census as working as a laborer for Edward and Mary Carlson in Hartland Township in the same county.
In the 1910 U.S. Census, Henry Bartlett was listed as a 67 year old livery stable laborer living in the Village of Cameron, Barron County, Wisconsin, with his 53 year old wife Rena and their three children: Clinton, a 24 year old lumber yard laborer; Floyd T., a 21 year old livery stable laborer; and 17 year old Earl J. Bartlett, a laborer in a printing office. They had been married 36 years, owned their house free and clear and were the parents of eight children of whom three were deceased.
In the 1920 U.S. Census, Henry D. Bartlett, was listed as 77 years of age and living in the village of Cameron, Barron County, Wisconsin, with his 62 year old wife Rena E. Bartlett.
Henry was a Civil War veteran who enlisted September 23, 1862, at Thomaston, Knox County, Maine, to serve three years as a Private in the 1st Maine Light Artillery. On October 5, 1862, he was mustered into Federal service with Company F at Augusta, Maine. At that time he probably received $25.00 of his enlistment bounty and was listed as an 18 year old, 5'4" tall blacksmith with brown hair, light eyes and a dark complexion, born in Patten, Aroostook County, Maine. On June 17, 1865, at 23 year of age, he was mustered out of Federal service with Company F at Augusta, Maine. On the muster out roll it was noted that he received $7.48 of his clothing allowance and the remaining $25.00 of his enlistment bounty.
During his service Henry alleged in his veteran pension application that he came down with Typhoid fever June 1, 1864, at Cold Harbor, Virginia, for which condition he was treated at City Point hospital during the months of June and July, 1864.
After his discharge, Henry returned to his home in Maine, were he resided until the fall of 1865, when he removed to Dodge County, Minnesota. He remained there until about 1872, when he moved to Bloomer, Chippewa County, Wisconsin. In 1882 he moved to what later became Cameron, Barron County, Wisconsin, where he remained until the spring of 1886, when he moved to Erwin, Kingsbury County, South Dakota. In 1901 he returned to Cameron, where he lived out the rest of his days. He was a charter member of the Martin W. Heller Post of the G.A.R. in Rice Lake in the same Wisconsin.
On August 26, 1884, Henry D. Bartlett filed Application No. 520,954, for an Invalid Veteran's Pension, which was approved under Certificate No. 436,446. On October 9, 1922, Rena Bartlett filed Application No. 1,195,307, for a Widow's Pension, which was approved under Certificate No. 828,696. Both pension applications are in the possession of the Veterana Administration under their file No. XC 2,708,549.
References; 1900 U.S. Census, 10 Second Street, Town of Erwin, Kingsbury County, South Dakota, June 1, 1900, ED 207, Sheet 1, Lines 44- 48, Family 10/10. 1910 U.S. Census, Village of Cameron, Barron County, Wisconsin, May 6, 1910, ED 22, Sheet 1, Lines 55-59, Family 10/10. 1920 U.S. Census, Village of Cameron, Barron County, Wisconsin, January 22, 1920, ED 7, Sheet 3, Lines 16-17, Family 54/56.
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Henry D. Bartlett
Old Cameron Resident Passes Away. Henry D. Bartlett, born at Patten, Maine, Dec. 31, 1842, departed this life Aug. 6 at 11:45 p.m.
On Oct. 5, 1862, the deceased volunteered and was mustered into the First Battalion, Maine Light Artillery as a private at Augusta, Maine. He served three years with that organization, was mustered out of the service and received an honorable discharge June 17, 1865, at Augusta, Me. Mr. Bartlett was with his command or properly accounted for during the entire period of his service.
He was united in marriage to Miss Angerana Wellman in 1867. to this union three children were born: Effie, Angerana and Ethel. Only one survives, Mrs. A. Collins of Alexander, Minn. Mrs. Bartlett died in 1874.
Later Mr. Bartlett moved to Wisconsin and in March, 1875, was again married, this time to Miss Rena Elizabeth Calkins of Bloomer. To this union seven children were born: Eva, Clarence, Jennie, Herbert, Clinton, Floyd and Earl. The two oldest died in infancy.
Mr. Bartlett moved to Cameron in 1884, his home being the first residence erected at Cameron.
Mr. Bartlett was an energetic man always at work, even busy when his health was so poor that the ordinary man would have sat down in despair.
He moved to Erwin, S.D., in 1886, where he engaged in farming until 1901, when he moved back to Cameron to make his old home his last earthly residence.
He was a member of the Congregational church and his faith never faltered even to the end. His pleasant smile and kindly word won for him a legion of friends. Old and young alike were always pleased to meet Uncle Henry and listen to his stories of the numerous battles in which he had taken part.
In September, 1919, Uncle Henry was stricken with paralysis. He rallied from the attack, but was thereafter in feeble health.
A sweet and useful life is ended. God's kingdom is enriched, and Cameron is impoverished by the ending of this long and useful life. Funeral services were solemnized at the M.E. church at 2:30 p.m., Aug 9, the Rev. J.B. Johnson officiating. Interment was made in Wayside cemetery at Barron where the I.O.O.F., of which body Uncle Henry was an honored member, performed their solemn and impressive ceremony. All business houses suspended during the funeral hour. The church was packed and many were obliged to remain outside. The members of the G.A.R. from Barron and Chetek were present to pay their last respects to the departed comrade. The floral offerings were many and very beautiful, silently attesting to the strong ties of friendship that existed in the hearts of his fellow townsmen.
Those to attend the funeral from other towns were: George Bartlett of Ladysmith, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bartlett of Marshfield, Mr. and Mrs. C.M. Bartlett of Barron, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Bartlett and Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Bartlett of Rhinelander, Mrs. Tony Collins of Alexandria, Minn., Mrs. Jennie Bassart of Hazelton, N.D., Mr. and Mrs. Lester West of Barron, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Beckwith of Chetek, Mr. and Mrs. George Calkins and Mr. and Mrs. Ira Calkins of Potato Lake, Mr. and Mrs. William Bates of Augusta, all relatives, and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Joiner of Bruce, Mrs. Iver Amundson and two sons of Rice Lake, and James Terry, and old army comrade from Augusta.
The last battle is fought, the victory is won! and God hath liberated life from the tenement of clay; some glad day to adorn His eternal kingdom. [Date of publication and newspaper unknown.}
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Card of Thanks
Through the medium of the press we desire to extend our sincere and heartfelt thanks to the dear friends who so tenderly assisted us in the sickness and after the death of our beloved husband and father, and for the beautiful floral offerings.
Mrs. Henry D. Bartlett.
Mrs. Tony Collins Mrs. Hillard Bassart.
Herbert Bartlett.
Clint Bartlett.
Floyd Bartlett.
Earl Bartlett
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Henry D. Bartlett
Useful Career Of Henry D. Bartlett. Cameron Pioneer Leaves His Influence On Life Of Whole Community.
Henry D. Bartlett was born at Patten, Maine, on Dec. 31, 1842, and died at Cameron, Sunday, Aug. 6, at 12 o'clock, midnight. On Oct. 5, 1862, he was enrolled at Augusta, Maine, as a private in the Sixth Battery, of the First Battalion, Maine Light Artillery, with which organization he served three years, and was mustered out of service and received an honorable discharge, at Augusta, Maine, June 17, 1865. Mr. Bartlett was with his command or properly accounted for during the entire period of his service.
He was united in marriage in 1867 to Miss Angerana Wellman, who died in 1874. To this union were born three children, Effie, Angerana and Ethel, the last named of whom, now Mrs. A. Collen, of Alexandria, Minn., is the only one who survives.
On March 13, 1875, at Bloomer, Wis., Mr. Bartlett married Miss Rena Elizabeth Calkins. To this union were born seven children, Eva and Clarence, who died in infancy, and Jennie, Herbert, Clinton, Floyd and Earl.
Mr. Bartlett moved to Old Cameron in 1882 and erected the first residence there, From 1882 to 1884, he was in the livery business in old Cameron, also acting as village marshal. In the fall of 1884, Old Cameron was moved to the present location, the reason being that the "Soo" line had been built across the Omaha at this pint. Mr. Bartlett's house and barn were the first move, the transfer being made on wagons. The residence still remains as a land mark.
When the "Soo" line began operations, R. A. Burton, Mr. Bartlett's intimate friend, was made the station agent for both lines, having served in a similar capacity for the Omaha at Old Cameron. Mr. Bartlett resumed his livery business at New Cameron until 1886. In the spring of that year he moved to Erwin, S.D., and took up farming. During his days as a farmer he hand many hardships but never lost courage. He was a very energetic man, always at work with a broad smile. He could see a silver lining in every dark cloud that hovered over him and his family and never sat down in despair. He was an active member of the Congregational church at that place, his faith never faltering.
In 1901 he again moved to Wisconsin, making Cameron his permanent home.
In the fall of 1913 Mr. Bartlett made a trip to Gettysburg, Penn., the occasion being the fiftieth anniversary of the great battle there. At this time he was 70 years of age and although the trip was very strenuous he never complained, because he was determined to meet his old comrades of fifty years before.
On Sept. 2, 1919 he was stricken with paralysis. He rallied from the attack but was left in a weak condition. Although feeble he was very ambitious and with faith, he traveled on.
Funeral services were solemnized at the Cameron Methodist church at 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 9, the Rev. J.B. Johnson officiating. Interment was made in the Wayside Cemetery at Barron, where the I.O.O.F., of which Mr. Bartlett was an honored member, performed their solemn and impressive ceremony. All Cameron business houses suspended during the funeral hour. The members of the G.A.R. posts of Barron and Chetek were present to pay their last respects to the departed comrade. The floral offerings were many and beautiful, silently attesting the strong ties of affection that existed in the hearts of his many friends.
Those who attended the funeral from other town s were: George Bartlett of Ladysmith, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bartlett of Marshfield, Mr. and Mrs. C.M. Bartlett of Barron, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Bartlett and Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Bartlett of Rhinelander, Mrs. Tony Collins of Alexandria, Minn., Mrs. Jennie Bassart of Hazelton, N.D., Mr. and Mrs. Lester West of Barron, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Beckwith of Chetek, Mr. and Mrs. George Calkins and Mr. and Mrs. Ira Calkins of Potato Lake, Mr. and Mrs. William Bates of Augusta, all relatives, and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Joiner of Bruce, Mrs. Iver Amundson and two sons of Rice Lake, and James Terry, an old army comrade from Augusta.
Mr. Bartlett leaves to mourn his departure a wife and six children. Mrs. A. Collen of Alexandria, Minn., Mrs. H.V. Bassart of Hazelton, N.D., Herbert and Floyd of Rhinelander, Clint and Earl of Cameron.
Traveling With God
My plans were made, I thought my
path all bright and clear,
My heart with songs o'erflowed,
the world seemed full of cheer.
My Lord and I wished to serve,
to take Him for my guide,
To keep so close that I could feel
Him by my side,
And so I traveled on.
But, suddently, in skies so clear
and full of light,
The clouds fell thick and fast,
the days seemed changed to
night;
Instead of paths so clear and full
things so sweet,
Rough things and thorns and stones
seemed all about my feet,
I scarce could travel on.
I bowed my head and wondered why
this change should come,
And murmured - "Lord is this
because of aught I've done?
Has not the past been full enough
of pain and care?
Why should my path again be
changed to dark from fair?"
But still I traveled on.
I listened - quiet and still,
there came a voice - "This path is
mine, not thine,
I made The choice;
Dear child, this service will be the
best for thee and me,
If thou wilt simply trust and leave
the end to me."
And so we traveled on.
[Published Friday, August 25, 1922 in the Barron County Shield, Barron, Wisconsin, with photo.]
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Henry was married twice with his first marriage in May 1867, to Angerana Wellman, by a Justice of the Peace in Dodge County, Minnesota. She died March 6, 1874. at Bloomer, Chippewa County, Wisconsin. Her date of birth and place of burial are unknown. Their children were:
Effie born
Angerana
Sarah Ethel 10 Feb 1871, married Anthony Collins.
The first two children died in infancy. Sarah Ethel married Anthony Collins and lived in Alexandria, Minnesota.
Henry's second marriage was March 13, 1875, when he was united in marriage to Eliza Rena Calkins, by Reverend William Priddy, at the Methodist Church in Bloomer, Chippewa County, Wisconsin, in a ceremony witnessed by Hannah Calkins and George Calkins. Rena was born June 12, 1857, at Calais, Washington County, Maine, daughter of Ira and Martha Calkins, both natives of that state. She died in 1941, place unknown, and was buried next to the remains of her husband in Wayside Cemetery. Their children of whom the first five were born in Wisconsin, and the last two in South Dakota, were:
Eva born died in infancy.
Clarence died in infancy.
Jennie Maud 19 Jan 1878, married Hillard Bassart.
Herbert Roy 2 May 1884
Clinton D. 27 Apr 1886
Floyd Irven 12 Jul 1890
Earl James 29 Sep 1892
In the 1880 U.S. Census, Henry D. Bartlett was listed as a 35 year old Maine born farmer living in Bloomer Township, Chippewa County, Wisconsin, with his 24 year old Maine born wife Aurence and their two children, 8 year old Minnesota born Sarah and 2 year old Wisconsin born Jennie Bartlett.
In the 1900 U.S. Census, Henry D. Bartlett was listed as a 57 year old laborer living in the Town of Erwin, Kingsbury County, South Dakota, with his 43 year old wife Rena E. and their three children: Clinton D., age 14; Floyd E., age 11; and 7 year old Earl J. Bartlett. They had been married 24 years, owned their house with a mortgage and Rena was listed as the mother of 8 children of whom 3 were deceased. His 17 year old son Herbert R. Bartlett, was listed on June 12, 1900 in the same census as working as a laborer for Edward and Mary Carlson in Hartland Township in the same county.
In the 1910 U.S. Census, Henry Bartlett was listed as a 67 year old livery stable laborer living in the Village of Cameron, Barron County, Wisconsin, with his 53 year old wife Rena and their three children: Clinton, a 24 year old lumber yard laborer; Floyd T., a 21 year old livery stable laborer; and 17 year old Earl J. Bartlett, a laborer in a printing office. They had been married 36 years, owned their house free and clear and were the parents of eight children of whom three were deceased.
In the 1920 U.S. Census, Henry D. Bartlett, was listed as 77 years of age and living in the village of Cameron, Barron County, Wisconsin, with his 62 year old wife Rena E. Bartlett.
Henry was a Civil War veteran who enlisted September 23, 1862, at Thomaston, Knox County, Maine, to serve three years as a Private in the 1st Maine Light Artillery. On October 5, 1862, he was mustered into Federal service with Company F at Augusta, Maine. At that time he probably received $25.00 of his enlistment bounty and was listed as an 18 year old, 5'4" tall blacksmith with brown hair, light eyes and a dark complexion, born in Patten, Aroostook County, Maine. On June 17, 1865, at 23 year of age, he was mustered out of Federal service with Company F at Augusta, Maine. On the muster out roll it was noted that he received $7.48 of his clothing allowance and the remaining $25.00 of his enlistment bounty.
During his service Henry alleged in his veteran pension application that he came down with Typhoid fever June 1, 1864, at Cold Harbor, Virginia, for which condition he was treated at City Point hospital during the months of June and July, 1864.
After his discharge, Henry returned to his home in Maine, were he resided until the fall of 1865, when he removed to Dodge County, Minnesota. He remained there until about 1872, when he moved to Bloomer, Chippewa County, Wisconsin. In 1882 he moved to what later became Cameron, Barron County, Wisconsin, where he remained until the spring of 1886, when he moved to Erwin, Kingsbury County, South Dakota. In 1901 he returned to Cameron, where he lived out the rest of his days. He was a charter member of the Martin W. Heller Post of the G.A.R. in Rice Lake in the same Wisconsin.
On August 26, 1884, Henry D. Bartlett filed Application No. 520,954, for an Invalid Veteran's Pension, which was approved under Certificate No. 436,446. On October 9, 1922, Rena Bartlett filed Application No. 1,195,307, for a Widow's Pension, which was approved under Certificate No. 828,696. Both pension applications are in the possession of the Veterana Administration under their file No. XC 2,708,549.
References; 1900 U.S. Census, 10 Second Street, Town of Erwin, Kingsbury County, South Dakota, June 1, 1900, ED 207, Sheet 1, Lines 44- 48, Family 10/10. 1910 U.S. Census, Village of Cameron, Barron County, Wisconsin, May 6, 1910, ED 22, Sheet 1, Lines 55-59, Family 10/10. 1920 U.S. Census, Village of Cameron, Barron County, Wisconsin, January 22, 1920, ED 7, Sheet 3, Lines 16-17, Family 54/56.
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Henry D. Bartlett
Old Cameron Resident Passes Away. Henry D. Bartlett, born at Patten, Maine, Dec. 31, 1842, departed this life Aug. 6 at 11:45 p.m.
On Oct. 5, 1862, the deceased volunteered and was mustered into the First Battalion, Maine Light Artillery as a private at Augusta, Maine. He served three years with that organization, was mustered out of the service and received an honorable discharge June 17, 1865, at Augusta, Me. Mr. Bartlett was with his command or properly accounted for during the entire period of his service.
He was united in marriage to Miss Angerana Wellman in 1867. to this union three children were born: Effie, Angerana and Ethel. Only one survives, Mrs. A. Collins of Alexander, Minn. Mrs. Bartlett died in 1874.
Later Mr. Bartlett moved to Wisconsin and in March, 1875, was again married, this time to Miss Rena Elizabeth Calkins of Bloomer. To this union seven children were born: Eva, Clarence, Jennie, Herbert, Clinton, Floyd and Earl. The two oldest died in infancy.
Mr. Bartlett moved to Cameron in 1884, his home being the first residence erected at Cameron.
Mr. Bartlett was an energetic man always at work, even busy when his health was so poor that the ordinary man would have sat down in despair.
He moved to Erwin, S.D., in 1886, where he engaged in farming until 1901, when he moved back to Cameron to make his old home his last earthly residence.
He was a member of the Congregational church and his faith never faltered even to the end. His pleasant smile and kindly word won for him a legion of friends. Old and young alike were always pleased to meet Uncle Henry and listen to his stories of the numerous battles in which he had taken part.
In September, 1919, Uncle Henry was stricken with paralysis. He rallied from the attack, but was thereafter in feeble health.
A sweet and useful life is ended. God's kingdom is enriched, and Cameron is impoverished by the ending of this long and useful life. Funeral services were solemnized at the M.E. church at 2:30 p.m., Aug 9, the Rev. J.B. Johnson officiating. Interment was made in Wayside cemetery at Barron where the I.O.O.F., of which body Uncle Henry was an honored member, performed their solemn and impressive ceremony. All business houses suspended during the funeral hour. The church was packed and many were obliged to remain outside. The members of the G.A.R. from Barron and Chetek were present to pay their last respects to the departed comrade. The floral offerings were many and very beautiful, silently attesting to the strong ties of friendship that existed in the hearts of his fellow townsmen.
Those to attend the funeral from other towns were: George Bartlett of Ladysmith, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bartlett of Marshfield, Mr. and Mrs. C.M. Bartlett of Barron, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Bartlett and Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Bartlett of Rhinelander, Mrs. Tony Collins of Alexandria, Minn., Mrs. Jennie Bassart of Hazelton, N.D., Mr. and Mrs. Lester West of Barron, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Beckwith of Chetek, Mr. and Mrs. George Calkins and Mr. and Mrs. Ira Calkins of Potato Lake, Mr. and Mrs. William Bates of Augusta, all relatives, and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Joiner of Bruce, Mrs. Iver Amundson and two sons of Rice Lake, and James Terry, and old army comrade from Augusta.
The last battle is fought, the victory is won! and God hath liberated life from the tenement of clay; some glad day to adorn His eternal kingdom. [Date of publication and newspaper unknown.}
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Card of Thanks
Through the medium of the press we desire to extend our sincere and heartfelt thanks to the dear friends who so tenderly assisted us in the sickness and after the death of our beloved husband and father, and for the beautiful floral offerings.
Mrs. Henry D. Bartlett.
Mrs. Tony Collins Mrs. Hillard Bassart.
Herbert Bartlett.
Clint Bartlett.
Floyd Bartlett.
Earl Bartlett
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Henry D. Bartlett
Useful Career Of Henry D. Bartlett. Cameron Pioneer Leaves His Influence On Life Of Whole Community.
Henry D. Bartlett was born at Patten, Maine, on Dec. 31, 1842, and died at Cameron, Sunday, Aug. 6, at 12 o'clock, midnight. On Oct. 5, 1862, he was enrolled at Augusta, Maine, as a private in the Sixth Battery, of the First Battalion, Maine Light Artillery, with which organization he served three years, and was mustered out of service and received an honorable discharge, at Augusta, Maine, June 17, 1865. Mr. Bartlett was with his command or properly accounted for during the entire period of his service.
He was united in marriage in 1867 to Miss Angerana Wellman, who died in 1874. To this union were born three children, Effie, Angerana and Ethel, the last named of whom, now Mrs. A. Collen, of Alexandria, Minn., is the only one who survives.
On March 13, 1875, at Bloomer, Wis., Mr. Bartlett married Miss Rena Elizabeth Calkins. To this union were born seven children, Eva and Clarence, who died in infancy, and Jennie, Herbert, Clinton, Floyd and Earl.
Mr. Bartlett moved to Old Cameron in 1882 and erected the first residence there, From 1882 to 1884, he was in the livery business in old Cameron, also acting as village marshal. In the fall of 1884, Old Cameron was moved to the present location, the reason being that the "Soo" line had been built across the Omaha at this pint. Mr. Bartlett's house and barn were the first move, the transfer being made on wagons. The residence still remains as a land mark.
When the "Soo" line began operations, R. A. Burton, Mr. Bartlett's intimate friend, was made the station agent for both lines, having served in a similar capacity for the Omaha at Old Cameron. Mr. Bartlett resumed his livery business at New Cameron until 1886. In the spring of that year he moved to Erwin, S.D., and took up farming. During his days as a farmer he hand many hardships but never lost courage. He was a very energetic man, always at work with a broad smile. He could see a silver lining in every dark cloud that hovered over him and his family and never sat down in despair. He was an active member of the Congregational church at that place, his faith never faltering.
In 1901 he again moved to Wisconsin, making Cameron his permanent home.
In the fall of 1913 Mr. Bartlett made a trip to Gettysburg, Penn., the occasion being the fiftieth anniversary of the great battle there. At this time he was 70 years of age and although the trip was very strenuous he never complained, because he was determined to meet his old comrades of fifty years before.
On Sept. 2, 1919 he was stricken with paralysis. He rallied from the attack but was left in a weak condition. Although feeble he was very ambitious and with faith, he traveled on.
Funeral services were solemnized at the Cameron Methodist church at 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 9, the Rev. J.B. Johnson officiating. Interment was made in the Wayside Cemetery at Barron, where the I.O.O.F., of which Mr. Bartlett was an honored member, performed their solemn and impressive ceremony. All Cameron business houses suspended during the funeral hour. The members of the G.A.R. posts of Barron and Chetek were present to pay their last respects to the departed comrade. The floral offerings were many and beautiful, silently attesting the strong ties of affection that existed in the hearts of his many friends.
Those who attended the funeral from other town s were: George Bartlett of Ladysmith, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bartlett of Marshfield, Mr. and Mrs. C.M. Bartlett of Barron, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Bartlett and Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Bartlett of Rhinelander, Mrs. Tony Collins of Alexandria, Minn., Mrs. Jennie Bassart of Hazelton, N.D., Mr. and Mrs. Lester West of Barron, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Beckwith of Chetek, Mr. and Mrs. George Calkins and Mr. and Mrs. Ira Calkins of Potato Lake, Mr. and Mrs. William Bates of Augusta, all relatives, and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Joiner of Bruce, Mrs. Iver Amundson and two sons of Rice Lake, and James Terry, an old army comrade from Augusta.
Mr. Bartlett leaves to mourn his departure a wife and six children. Mrs. A. Collen of Alexandria, Minn., Mrs. H.V. Bassart of Hazelton, N.D., Herbert and Floyd of Rhinelander, Clint and Earl of Cameron.
Traveling With God
My plans were made, I thought my
path all bright and clear,
My heart with songs o'erflowed,
the world seemed full of cheer.
My Lord and I wished to serve,
to take Him for my guide,
To keep so close that I could feel
Him by my side,
And so I traveled on.
But, suddently, in skies so clear
and full of light,
The clouds fell thick and fast,
the days seemed changed to
night;
Instead of paths so clear and full
things so sweet,
Rough things and thorns and stones
seemed all about my feet,
I scarce could travel on.
I bowed my head and wondered why
this change should come,
And murmured - "Lord is this
because of aught I've done?
Has not the past been full enough
of pain and care?
Why should my path again be
changed to dark from fair?"
But still I traveled on.
I listened - quiet and still,
there came a voice - "This path is
mine, not thine,
I made The choice;
Dear child, this service will be the
best for thee and me,
If thou wilt simply trust and leave
the end to me."
And so we traveled on.
[Published Friday, August 25, 1922 in the Barron County Shield, Barron, Wisconsin, with photo.]
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