GEORGE HALLAUER
Aged but Active. George Hallauer, the oldest settler and oldest
inhabitant of Two Rivers, celebrated his 91st birthday Wednesday. Among
other things he did that day was helping tear down the old barn on his
premises. Mr. and Mrs. Anton Molle son-in-law and daughter of Antigo
was here for the birthday anniversary.
The Reporter, Two Rivers, Fri. Mar. 12, 1915
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TWO RIVERS MEN GROWING OLD IN YEARS
Two of the oldest residents of Manitowoc county at Two Rivers
celebrated their birthday anniversaries the past few days,
George Hallener (sic), his 92nd anniversary on Saturday and
Gilbert Louiseau his 90th on Sunday, and the Two Rivers Chronicle
publishes cuts of the two with extended write-ups.
Both men, despite their advanced age are in fair health and active.
Mr. Hallener operated a stage line between Milwaukee and Two Rivers
in early days before a railway was built.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, March 16, 1916 P.1
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COUNTY’S OLDEST RESIDENT PASSES AWAY AT TWO RIVERS
George Hallauer, 93 Fought in German Revolution in 1848 and then
Fled Country to Locate Here
In the passing away of George Hallauer, Sr., aged 93, at Two Rivers,
this morning, Manitowoc county lost its oldest citizen. Born in
Province Baden, Germany, March 10, 1824, this old pioneer nearly
rounded a lifetime to the century mark. During the German revolution
in 1848, he fought under General Franz Siegel, however the efforts
of the revolutionists were in vain and when the war was over, it was
necessary to flee to another land. Mr. Hallauer immediately came to
America and during the days when sailing vessels were most in evidence
to carry the immigrants to this country, the trip across the ocean
consumed nearly two months. He came to Milwaukee and from there he
walked following the Indian trails in the wilderness to Two Rivers,
then a settlement, and he has seen it grow into a substantial city.
For many years before the Milwaukee Lake Shore and Western railroad
was built, he was engaged in hauling freight and mail between Two
Rivers and Milwaukee, making one round trip weekly.
The funeral will take place at Two Rivers Friday afternoon. He is
survived by one son, Geo. Hallauer, Jr., five daughters, Mrs. Sophie
Altman, Mrs. Theresa Anderson, Mrs. Fred Trester, Mrs. Carl Hahn and
Mrs. Anton Molly.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, July 25, 1917, Page 7
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George Hallauer, aged 93 years, died at his home in this city on Wednesday of
last week after a short illness. Up to a few weeks ago he was in good health
and able to be about. The deceased is survived by four daughters, Mrs. George
Anderson and Mrs. Sophia Altmann of this city, Mrs. Molle of Antigo, Mrs. Carl
Hahn of Sheboygan, Mrs. F. Trester of Milwaukee, one son George of Marshall,
Ill. All were here for the funeral which was held from the home Friday
afternoon, Rev. Gray officiating.
Herald Times Reporter, August 2, 1917
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OLD TIMERS
As the old settlers are rapidly passing, the Reporter will aim to give a write
up of every one it possibly can, beginning with the oldest. A column will be
devoted to this feature each week.
Mr. George Hallauer of this city enjoys the distinction of being at the present
time one of the oldest and earliest settlers of Two Rivers. Although in his 89th
year, he bears his years well, is still hale and hearty and his recollections of
events closely associated with the early history of Two Rivers, are vivid and
interesting. In speaking of the events of his life, he began by saying that he
was born in Baden, Germany, March 10, 1924 and grew to manhood there. In 1848 he
enlisted his services on behalf of the revolutionists in that country under Franz
Siegel who later distinguished himself in our Civil War.
The defeat of the revolutionists made it necessary for those implicated to flee
or take the consequences. He, therefore, decided to leave his native land at once
and hastily gathered up such belongings as he could readily carry, together with
$200 in cash, started for the port of Antwerp in July, 1848, where he embarked for
New York on the sailing vessel, Clothilda, the fare being $100 without meals. Each
passenger of whom there were 250 on board, mostly immigrants, were obliged to take
along enough provisions to last during the voyage as well as the necessary cooking
utensils and bedding.
A few days after leaving Antwerp a terrific storm was encountered and for a time
the ship appeared to be unable to weather it. The masts were broken off during the
gale and the passengers were obliged to man the pumps and assist the sailors.
Fortunately, assistance came in time and they were towed to Plymouth, England. After
waiting five weeks for repairs, they proceeded to New York where they landed after
an interval of 105 days since leaving Antwerp. Allowing for the five weeks or 35 days
spent in Plymouth, the ocean voyage required 70 days or over two months. Part of the
time he says they were on short rations owning to the length of the voyage.
On arriving at New York, he, with a friend by the name of John Leabinger, met an old
friend of Leabinger’s by the name of Charles Engeldinger, who told them to go West.
He told them of a brother of his who had settled on a farm near Two Rivers and who
had written him that the country was ideal, land good and cheap, the price being
$1.25 an acre. Mr. Hallauer and his friend, Mr. Leabinger, having no relatives in
America, no definite location in mind and no means except $100 in funds between them,
decided to take Mr. Engeldinger’s advice and came to Two Rivers, Wisconsin. As they
thought they could no doubt secure employment of some kind and later purchased a
farm.
Therefore, in the forepart of December, 1848, they left New York for Albany by boat
on the Hudson River, thence by train to Buffalo and steamboat to Milwaukee. After
tarrying in Milwaukee four or five days, which was then a comparatively small place,
they started for Two Rivers on foot as there was no train or boat line running up
there. Lake navigation had closed, the boat they came on being the last boat to make
Milwaukee for the season. From Milwaukee to Port Washington a corduroy road had been
constructed through dense woods, mostly hardwoods. The first day they only traveled
about 12 or 15 miles and stayed overnight with a fisherman who had a small shanty
near the lake. Arriving at Port Washington the next day they were obliged to follow
the beach as there was no trail or road to take. They reached Sheboygan that night
where there was then a small settlement. The following day they arrived at Manitowoc
and stopped with a party by the name of George Dusold.
The trip from Milwaukee to Manitowoc was uneventful, he says, except that all streams
had to be crossed either by swimming or wading and as the month of December was well
advanced, the water was rather chilly. No Indians were met on the way although several
tribes were still living in this section.
The following day he and his friend made their way to Two Rivers and beheld for the
first time the locality that was to be the home of Mr. Hallauer for the balance of
his life. He secured lodgings with Sebastian Boldus, who conducted a hotel on the
site where Mr. Jno. Scrade now resides on Main Street and obtained employment at
once as a wood chopper with H. H. Smith and Co.
The Reporter, Sat., May 3, 1913
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, March 16, 1916 P.1
TWO RIVERS MEN GROWING OLD IN YEARS
Two of the oldest residents of Manitowoc county at Two Rivers celebrated their birthday anniversaries the past few days, George Hallauer, his 92nd anniversary on Saturday and Gilbert Louiseau his 90th on Sunday, and the Two Rivers Chronicle publishes cuts of the two with extended write-ups.
Both men, despite their advanced age are in fair health and active. Mr. Hallener operated a stage line between Milwaukee and Two Rivers in early days before a railway was built.
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Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, July 25, 1917, Page 7
COUNTY’S OLDEST RESIDENT PASSES AWAY AT TWO RIVERS
George Hallauer, 93 Fought in German Revolution in 1848 and then Fled Country to Locate Here.
In the passing away of George Hallauer, Sr., aged 93, at Two Rivers, this morning, Manitowoc county lost its oldest citizen.
Born in Province Baden, Germany, March 10, 1824, this old pioneer nearly rounded a lifetime to the century mark. During the German revolution in 1848, he fought under General Franz Siegel, however the efforts of the revolutionists were in vain and when the war was over, it was necessary to flee to another land.
Mr. Hallauer immediately came to America and during the days when sailing vessels were most in evidence to carry the immigrants to this country, the trip across the ocean consumed nearly two months. He came to Milwaukee and from there he walked following the Indian trails in the wilderness to Two Rivers, then a settlement, and he has seen it grow into a substantial city.
For many years before the Milwaukee Lake Shore and Western railroad was built, he was engaged in hauling freight and mail between Two Rivers and Milwaukee, making one round trip weekly.
The funeral will take place at Two Rivers Friday afternoon. He is survived by one son, Geo. Hallauer, Jr., five daughters, Mrs. Sophie Altman, Mrs. Theresa Anderson, Mrs. Fred Trester, Mrs. Carl Hahn and
Mrs. Anton Molly.
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George Hallauer, aged 93 years, died at his home in this city on Wednesday of last week after a short illness. Up to a few weeks ago he was in good health and able to be about. The deceased is survived by four daughters, Mrs. George Anderson and Mrs. Sophia Altmann of this city, Mrs. Molle of Antigo, Mrs. Carl Hahn of Sheboygan, Mrs. F. Trester of Milwaukee, one son George of Marshall, Ill. All were here for the funeral which was held from the home Friday afternoon, Rev. Gray officiating.
Herald Times Reporter, August 2, 1917
Aged but Active. George Hallauer, the oldest settler and oldest
inhabitant of Two Rivers, celebrated his 91st birthday Wednesday. Among
other things he did that day was helping tear down the old barn on his
premises. Mr. and Mrs. Anton Molle son-in-law and daughter of Antigo
was here for the birthday anniversary.
The Reporter, Two Rivers, Fri. Mar. 12, 1915
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TWO RIVERS MEN GROWING OLD IN YEARS
Two of the oldest residents of Manitowoc county at Two Rivers
celebrated their birthday anniversaries the past few days,
George Hallener (sic), his 92nd anniversary on Saturday and
Gilbert Louiseau his 90th on Sunday, and the Two Rivers Chronicle
publishes cuts of the two with extended write-ups.
Both men, despite their advanced age are in fair health and active.
Mr. Hallener operated a stage line between Milwaukee and Two Rivers
in early days before a railway was built.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, March 16, 1916 P.1
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COUNTY’S OLDEST RESIDENT PASSES AWAY AT TWO RIVERS
George Hallauer, 93 Fought in German Revolution in 1848 and then
Fled Country to Locate Here
In the passing away of George Hallauer, Sr., aged 93, at Two Rivers,
this morning, Manitowoc county lost its oldest citizen. Born in
Province Baden, Germany, March 10, 1824, this old pioneer nearly
rounded a lifetime to the century mark. During the German revolution
in 1848, he fought under General Franz Siegel, however the efforts
of the revolutionists were in vain and when the war was over, it was
necessary to flee to another land. Mr. Hallauer immediately came to
America and during the days when sailing vessels were most in evidence
to carry the immigrants to this country, the trip across the ocean
consumed nearly two months. He came to Milwaukee and from there he
walked following the Indian trails in the wilderness to Two Rivers,
then a settlement, and he has seen it grow into a substantial city.
For many years before the Milwaukee Lake Shore and Western railroad
was built, he was engaged in hauling freight and mail between Two
Rivers and Milwaukee, making one round trip weekly.
The funeral will take place at Two Rivers Friday afternoon. He is
survived by one son, Geo. Hallauer, Jr., five daughters, Mrs. Sophie
Altman, Mrs. Theresa Anderson, Mrs. Fred Trester, Mrs. Carl Hahn and
Mrs. Anton Molly.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, July 25, 1917, Page 7
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George Hallauer, aged 93 years, died at his home in this city on Wednesday of
last week after a short illness. Up to a few weeks ago he was in good health
and able to be about. The deceased is survived by four daughters, Mrs. George
Anderson and Mrs. Sophia Altmann of this city, Mrs. Molle of Antigo, Mrs. Carl
Hahn of Sheboygan, Mrs. F. Trester of Milwaukee, one son George of Marshall,
Ill. All were here for the funeral which was held from the home Friday
afternoon, Rev. Gray officiating.
Herald Times Reporter, August 2, 1917
********
OLD TIMERS
As the old settlers are rapidly passing, the Reporter will aim to give a write
up of every one it possibly can, beginning with the oldest. A column will be
devoted to this feature each week.
Mr. George Hallauer of this city enjoys the distinction of being at the present
time one of the oldest and earliest settlers of Two Rivers. Although in his 89th
year, he bears his years well, is still hale and hearty and his recollections of
events closely associated with the early history of Two Rivers, are vivid and
interesting. In speaking of the events of his life, he began by saying that he
was born in Baden, Germany, March 10, 1924 and grew to manhood there. In 1848 he
enlisted his services on behalf of the revolutionists in that country under Franz
Siegel who later distinguished himself in our Civil War.
The defeat of the revolutionists made it necessary for those implicated to flee
or take the consequences. He, therefore, decided to leave his native land at once
and hastily gathered up such belongings as he could readily carry, together with
$200 in cash, started for the port of Antwerp in July, 1848, where he embarked for
New York on the sailing vessel, Clothilda, the fare being $100 without meals. Each
passenger of whom there were 250 on board, mostly immigrants, were obliged to take
along enough provisions to last during the voyage as well as the necessary cooking
utensils and bedding.
A few days after leaving Antwerp a terrific storm was encountered and for a time
the ship appeared to be unable to weather it. The masts were broken off during the
gale and the passengers were obliged to man the pumps and assist the sailors.
Fortunately, assistance came in time and they were towed to Plymouth, England. After
waiting five weeks for repairs, they proceeded to New York where they landed after
an interval of 105 days since leaving Antwerp. Allowing for the five weeks or 35 days
spent in Plymouth, the ocean voyage required 70 days or over two months. Part of the
time he says they were on short rations owning to the length of the voyage.
On arriving at New York, he, with a friend by the name of John Leabinger, met an old
friend of Leabinger’s by the name of Charles Engeldinger, who told them to go West.
He told them of a brother of his who had settled on a farm near Two Rivers and who
had written him that the country was ideal, land good and cheap, the price being
$1.25 an acre. Mr. Hallauer and his friend, Mr. Leabinger, having no relatives in
America, no definite location in mind and no means except $100 in funds between them,
decided to take Mr. Engeldinger’s advice and came to Two Rivers, Wisconsin. As they
thought they could no doubt secure employment of some kind and later purchased a
farm.
Therefore, in the forepart of December, 1848, they left New York for Albany by boat
on the Hudson River, thence by train to Buffalo and steamboat to Milwaukee. After
tarrying in Milwaukee four or five days, which was then a comparatively small place,
they started for Two Rivers on foot as there was no train or boat line running up
there. Lake navigation had closed, the boat they came on being the last boat to make
Milwaukee for the season. From Milwaukee to Port Washington a corduroy road had been
constructed through dense woods, mostly hardwoods. The first day they only traveled
about 12 or 15 miles and stayed overnight with a fisherman who had a small shanty
near the lake. Arriving at Port Washington the next day they were obliged to follow
the beach as there was no trail or road to take. They reached Sheboygan that night
where there was then a small settlement. The following day they arrived at Manitowoc
and stopped with a party by the name of George Dusold.
The trip from Milwaukee to Manitowoc was uneventful, he says, except that all streams
had to be crossed either by swimming or wading and as the month of December was well
advanced, the water was rather chilly. No Indians were met on the way although several
tribes were still living in this section.
The following day he and his friend made their way to Two Rivers and beheld for the
first time the locality that was to be the home of Mr. Hallauer for the balance of
his life. He secured lodgings with Sebastian Boldus, who conducted a hotel on the
site where Mr. Jno. Scrade now resides on Main Street and obtained employment at
once as a wood chopper with H. H. Smith and Co.
The Reporter, Sat., May 3, 1913
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, March 16, 1916 P.1
TWO RIVERS MEN GROWING OLD IN YEARS
Two of the oldest residents of Manitowoc county at Two Rivers celebrated their birthday anniversaries the past few days, George Hallauer, his 92nd anniversary on Saturday and Gilbert Louiseau his 90th on Sunday, and the Two Rivers Chronicle publishes cuts of the two with extended write-ups.
Both men, despite their advanced age are in fair health and active. Mr. Hallener operated a stage line between Milwaukee and Two Rivers in early days before a railway was built.
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Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, July 25, 1917, Page 7
COUNTY’S OLDEST RESIDENT PASSES AWAY AT TWO RIVERS
George Hallauer, 93 Fought in German Revolution in 1848 and then Fled Country to Locate Here.
In the passing away of George Hallauer, Sr., aged 93, at Two Rivers, this morning, Manitowoc county lost its oldest citizen.
Born in Province Baden, Germany, March 10, 1824, this old pioneer nearly rounded a lifetime to the century mark. During the German revolution in 1848, he fought under General Franz Siegel, however the efforts of the revolutionists were in vain and when the war was over, it was necessary to flee to another land.
Mr. Hallauer immediately came to America and during the days when sailing vessels were most in evidence to carry the immigrants to this country, the trip across the ocean consumed nearly two months. He came to Milwaukee and from there he walked following the Indian trails in the wilderness to Two Rivers, then a settlement, and he has seen it grow into a substantial city.
For many years before the Milwaukee Lake Shore and Western railroad was built, he was engaged in hauling freight and mail between Two Rivers and Milwaukee, making one round trip weekly.
The funeral will take place at Two Rivers Friday afternoon. He is survived by one son, Geo. Hallauer, Jr., five daughters, Mrs. Sophie Altman, Mrs. Theresa Anderson, Mrs. Fred Trester, Mrs. Carl Hahn and
Mrs. Anton Molly.
*************************************************************
George Hallauer, aged 93 years, died at his home in this city on Wednesday of last week after a short illness. Up to a few weeks ago he was in good health and able to be about. The deceased is survived by four daughters, Mrs. George Anderson and Mrs. Sophia Altmann of this city, Mrs. Molle of Antigo, Mrs. Carl Hahn of Sheboygan, Mrs. F. Trester of Milwaukee, one son George of Marshall, Ill. All were here for the funeral which was held from the home Friday afternoon, Rev. Gray officiating.
Herald Times Reporter, August 2, 1917
GEORGE HALLAUER
Aged but Active. George Hallauer, the oldest settler and oldest
inhabitant of Two Rivers, celebrated his 91st birthday Wednesday. Among
other things he did that day was helping tear down the old barn on his
premises. Mr. and Mrs. Anton Molle son-in-law and daughter of Antigo
was here for the birthday anniversary.
The Reporter, Two Rivers, Fri. Mar. 12, 1915
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TWO RIVERS MEN GROWING OLD IN YEARS
Two of the oldest residents of Manitowoc county at Two Rivers
celebrated their birthday anniversaries the past few days,
George Hallener (sic), his 92nd anniversary on Saturday and
Gilbert Louiseau his 90th on Sunday, and the Two Rivers Chronicle
publishes cuts of the two with extended write-ups.
Both men, despite their advanced age are in fair health and active.
Mr. Hallener operated a stage line between Milwaukee and Two Rivers
in early days before a railway was built.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, March 16, 1916 P.1
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COUNTY’S OLDEST RESIDENT PASSES AWAY AT TWO RIVERS
George Hallauer, 93 Fought in German Revolution in 1848 and then
Fled Country to Locate Here
In the passing away of George Hallauer, Sr., aged 93, at Two Rivers,
this morning, Manitowoc county lost its oldest citizen. Born in
Province Baden, Germany, March 10, 1824, this old pioneer nearly
rounded a lifetime to the century mark. During the German revolution
in 1848, he fought under General Franz Siegel, however the efforts
of the revolutionists were in vain and when the war was over, it was
necessary to flee to another land. Mr. Hallauer immediately came to
America and during the days when sailing vessels were most in evidence
to carry the immigrants to this country, the trip across the ocean
consumed nearly two months. He came to Milwaukee and from there he
walked following the Indian trails in the wilderness to Two Rivers,
then a settlement, and he has seen it grow into a substantial city.
For many years before the Milwaukee Lake Shore and Western railroad
was built, he was engaged in hauling freight and mail between Two
Rivers and Milwaukee, making one round trip weekly.
The funeral will take place at Two Rivers Friday afternoon. He is
survived by one son, Geo. Hallauer, Jr., five daughters, Mrs. Sophie
Altman, Mrs. Theresa Anderson, Mrs. Fred Trester, Mrs. Carl Hahn and
Mrs. Anton Molly.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, July 25, 1917, Page 7
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George Hallauer, aged 93 years, died at his home in this city on Wednesday of
last week after a short illness. Up to a few weeks ago he was in good health
and able to be about. The deceased is survived by four daughters, Mrs. George
Anderson and Mrs. Sophia Altmann of this city, Mrs. Molle of Antigo, Mrs. Carl
Hahn of Sheboygan, Mrs. F. Trester of Milwaukee, one son George of Marshall,
Ill. All were here for the funeral which was held from the home Friday
afternoon, Rev. Gray officiating.
Herald Times Reporter, August 2, 1917
********
OLD TIMERS
As the old settlers are rapidly passing, the Reporter will aim to give a write
up of every one it possibly can, beginning with the oldest. A column will be
devoted to this feature each week.
Mr. George Hallauer of this city enjoys the distinction of being at the present
time one of the oldest and earliest settlers of Two Rivers. Although in his 89th
year, he bears his years well, is still hale and hearty and his recollections of
events closely associated with the early history of Two Rivers, are vivid and
interesting. In speaking of the events of his life, he began by saying that he
was born in Baden, Germany, March 10, 1924 and grew to manhood there. In 1848 he
enlisted his services on behalf of the revolutionists in that country under Franz
Siegel who later distinguished himself in our Civil War.
The defeat of the revolutionists made it necessary for those implicated to flee
or take the consequences. He, therefore, decided to leave his native land at once
and hastily gathered up such belongings as he could readily carry, together with
$200 in cash, started for the port of Antwerp in July, 1848, where he embarked for
New York on the sailing vessel, Clothilda, the fare being $100 without meals. Each
passenger of whom there were 250 on board, mostly immigrants, were obliged to take
along enough provisions to last during the voyage as well as the necessary cooking
utensils and bedding.
A few days after leaving Antwerp a terrific storm was encountered and for a time
the ship appeared to be unable to weather it. The masts were broken off during the
gale and the passengers were obliged to man the pumps and assist the sailors.
Fortunately, assistance came in time and they were towed to Plymouth, England. After
waiting five weeks for repairs, they proceeded to New York where they landed after
an interval of 105 days since leaving Antwerp. Allowing for the five weeks or 35 days
spent in Plymouth, the ocean voyage required 70 days or over two months. Part of the
time he says they were on short rations owning to the length of the voyage.
On arriving at New York, he, with a friend by the name of John Leabinger, met an old
friend of Leabinger’s by the name of Charles Engeldinger, who told them to go West.
He told them of a brother of his who had settled on a farm near Two Rivers and who
had written him that the country was ideal, land good and cheap, the price being
$1.25 an acre. Mr. Hallauer and his friend, Mr. Leabinger, having no relatives in
America, no definite location in mind and no means except $100 in funds between them,
decided to take Mr. Engeldinger’s advice and came to Two Rivers, Wisconsin. As they
thought they could no doubt secure employment of some kind and later purchased a
farm.
Therefore, in the forepart of December, 1848, they left New York for Albany by boat
on the Hudson River, thence by train to Buffalo and steamboat to Milwaukee. After
tarrying in Milwaukee four or five days, which was then a comparatively small place,
they started for Two Rivers on foot as there was no train or boat line running up
there. Lake navigation had closed, the boat they came on being the last boat to make
Milwaukee for the season. From Milwaukee to Port Washington a corduroy road had been
constructed through dense woods, mostly hardwoods. The first day they only traveled
about 12 or 15 miles and stayed overnight with a fisherman who had a small shanty
near the lake. Arriving at Port Washington the next day they were obliged to follow
the beach as there was no trail or road to take. They reached Sheboygan that night
where there was then a small settlement. The following day they arrived at Manitowoc
and stopped with a party by the name of George Dusold.
The trip from Milwaukee to Manitowoc was uneventful, he says, except that all streams
had to be crossed either by swimming or wading and as the month of December was well
advanced, the water was rather chilly. No Indians were met on the way although several
tribes were still living in this section.
The following day he and his friend made their way to Two Rivers and beheld for the
first time the locality that was to be the home of Mr. Hallauer for the balance of
his life. He secured lodgings with Sebastian Boldus, who conducted a hotel on the
site where Mr. Jno. Scrade now resides on Main Street and obtained employment at
once as a wood chopper with H. H. Smith and Co.
The Reporter, Sat., May 3, 1913
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, March 16, 1916 P.1
TWO RIVERS MEN GROWING OLD IN YEARS
Two of the oldest residents of Manitowoc county at Two Rivers celebrated their birthday anniversaries the past few days, George Hallauer, his 92nd anniversary on Saturday and Gilbert Louiseau his 90th on Sunday, and the Two Rivers Chronicle publishes cuts of the two with extended write-ups.
Both men, despite their advanced age are in fair health and active. Mr. Hallener operated a stage line between Milwaukee and Two Rivers in early days before a railway was built.
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Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, July 25, 1917, Page 7
COUNTY’S OLDEST RESIDENT PASSES AWAY AT TWO RIVERS
George Hallauer, 93 Fought in German Revolution in 1848 and then Fled Country to Locate Here.
In the passing away of George Hallauer, Sr., aged 93, at Two Rivers, this morning, Manitowoc county lost its oldest citizen.
Born in Province Baden, Germany, March 10, 1824, this old pioneer nearly rounded a lifetime to the century mark. During the German revolution in 1848, he fought under General Franz Siegel, however the efforts of the revolutionists were in vain and when the war was over, it was necessary to flee to another land.
Mr. Hallauer immediately came to America and during the days when sailing vessels were most in evidence to carry the immigrants to this country, the trip across the ocean consumed nearly two months. He came to Milwaukee and from there he walked following the Indian trails in the wilderness to Two Rivers, then a settlement, and he has seen it grow into a substantial city.
For many years before the Milwaukee Lake Shore and Western railroad was built, he was engaged in hauling freight and mail between Two Rivers and Milwaukee, making one round trip weekly.
The funeral will take place at Two Rivers Friday afternoon. He is survived by one son, Geo. Hallauer, Jr., five daughters, Mrs. Sophie Altman, Mrs. Theresa Anderson, Mrs. Fred Trester, Mrs. Carl Hahn and
Mrs. Anton Molly.
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George Hallauer, aged 93 years, died at his home in this city on Wednesday of last week after a short illness. Up to a few weeks ago he was in good health and able to be about. The deceased is survived by four daughters, Mrs. George Anderson and Mrs. Sophia Altmann of this city, Mrs. Molle of Antigo, Mrs. Carl Hahn of Sheboygan, Mrs. F. Trester of Milwaukee, one son George of Marshall, Ill. All were here for the funeral which was held from the home Friday afternoon, Rev. Gray officiating.
Herald Times Reporter, August 2, 1917
Aged but Active. George Hallauer, the oldest settler and oldest
inhabitant of Two Rivers, celebrated his 91st birthday Wednesday. Among
other things he did that day was helping tear down the old barn on his
premises. Mr. and Mrs. Anton Molle son-in-law and daughter of Antigo
was here for the birthday anniversary.
The Reporter, Two Rivers, Fri. Mar. 12, 1915
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TWO RIVERS MEN GROWING OLD IN YEARS
Two of the oldest residents of Manitowoc county at Two Rivers
celebrated their birthday anniversaries the past few days,
George Hallener (sic), his 92nd anniversary on Saturday and
Gilbert Louiseau his 90th on Sunday, and the Two Rivers Chronicle
publishes cuts of the two with extended write-ups.
Both men, despite their advanced age are in fair health and active.
Mr. Hallener operated a stage line between Milwaukee and Two Rivers
in early days before a railway was built.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, March 16, 1916 P.1
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COUNTY’S OLDEST RESIDENT PASSES AWAY AT TWO RIVERS
George Hallauer, 93 Fought in German Revolution in 1848 and then
Fled Country to Locate Here
In the passing away of George Hallauer, Sr., aged 93, at Two Rivers,
this morning, Manitowoc county lost its oldest citizen. Born in
Province Baden, Germany, March 10, 1824, this old pioneer nearly
rounded a lifetime to the century mark. During the German revolution
in 1848, he fought under General Franz Siegel, however the efforts
of the revolutionists were in vain and when the war was over, it was
necessary to flee to another land. Mr. Hallauer immediately came to
America and during the days when sailing vessels were most in evidence
to carry the immigrants to this country, the trip across the ocean
consumed nearly two months. He came to Milwaukee and from there he
walked following the Indian trails in the wilderness to Two Rivers,
then a settlement, and he has seen it grow into a substantial city.
For many years before the Milwaukee Lake Shore and Western railroad
was built, he was engaged in hauling freight and mail between Two
Rivers and Milwaukee, making one round trip weekly.
The funeral will take place at Two Rivers Friday afternoon. He is
survived by one son, Geo. Hallauer, Jr., five daughters, Mrs. Sophie
Altman, Mrs. Theresa Anderson, Mrs. Fred Trester, Mrs. Carl Hahn and
Mrs. Anton Molly.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, July 25, 1917, Page 7
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George Hallauer, aged 93 years, died at his home in this city on Wednesday of
last week after a short illness. Up to a few weeks ago he was in good health
and able to be about. The deceased is survived by four daughters, Mrs. George
Anderson and Mrs. Sophia Altmann of this city, Mrs. Molle of Antigo, Mrs. Carl
Hahn of Sheboygan, Mrs. F. Trester of Milwaukee, one son George of Marshall,
Ill. All were here for the funeral which was held from the home Friday
afternoon, Rev. Gray officiating.
Herald Times Reporter, August 2, 1917
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OLD TIMERS
As the old settlers are rapidly passing, the Reporter will aim to give a write
up of every one it possibly can, beginning with the oldest. A column will be
devoted to this feature each week.
Mr. George Hallauer of this city enjoys the distinction of being at the present
time one of the oldest and earliest settlers of Two Rivers. Although in his 89th
year, he bears his years well, is still hale and hearty and his recollections of
events closely associated with the early history of Two Rivers, are vivid and
interesting. In speaking of the events of his life, he began by saying that he
was born in Baden, Germany, March 10, 1924 and grew to manhood there. In 1848 he
enlisted his services on behalf of the revolutionists in that country under Franz
Siegel who later distinguished himself in our Civil War.
The defeat of the revolutionists made it necessary for those implicated to flee
or take the consequences. He, therefore, decided to leave his native land at once
and hastily gathered up such belongings as he could readily carry, together with
$200 in cash, started for the port of Antwerp in July, 1848, where he embarked for
New York on the sailing vessel, Clothilda, the fare being $100 without meals. Each
passenger of whom there were 250 on board, mostly immigrants, were obliged to take
along enough provisions to last during the voyage as well as the necessary cooking
utensils and bedding.
A few days after leaving Antwerp a terrific storm was encountered and for a time
the ship appeared to be unable to weather it. The masts were broken off during the
gale and the passengers were obliged to man the pumps and assist the sailors.
Fortunately, assistance came in time and they were towed to Plymouth, England. After
waiting five weeks for repairs, they proceeded to New York where they landed after
an interval of 105 days since leaving Antwerp. Allowing for the five weeks or 35 days
spent in Plymouth, the ocean voyage required 70 days or over two months. Part of the
time he says they were on short rations owning to the length of the voyage.
On arriving at New York, he, with a friend by the name of John Leabinger, met an old
friend of Leabinger’s by the name of Charles Engeldinger, who told them to go West.
He told them of a brother of his who had settled on a farm near Two Rivers and who
had written him that the country was ideal, land good and cheap, the price being
$1.25 an acre. Mr. Hallauer and his friend, Mr. Leabinger, having no relatives in
America, no definite location in mind and no means except $100 in funds between them,
decided to take Mr. Engeldinger’s advice and came to Two Rivers, Wisconsin. As they
thought they could no doubt secure employment of some kind and later purchased a
farm.
Therefore, in the forepart of December, 1848, they left New York for Albany by boat
on the Hudson River, thence by train to Buffalo and steamboat to Milwaukee. After
tarrying in Milwaukee four or five days, which was then a comparatively small place,
they started for Two Rivers on foot as there was no train or boat line running up
there. Lake navigation had closed, the boat they came on being the last boat to make
Milwaukee for the season. From Milwaukee to Port Washington a corduroy road had been
constructed through dense woods, mostly hardwoods. The first day they only traveled
about 12 or 15 miles and stayed overnight with a fisherman who had a small shanty
near the lake. Arriving at Port Washington the next day they were obliged to follow
the beach as there was no trail or road to take. They reached Sheboygan that night
where there was then a small settlement. The following day they arrived at Manitowoc
and stopped with a party by the name of George Dusold.
The trip from Milwaukee to Manitowoc was uneventful, he says, except that all streams
had to be crossed either by swimming or wading and as the month of December was well
advanced, the water was rather chilly. No Indians were met on the way although several
tribes were still living in this section.
The following day he and his friend made their way to Two Rivers and beheld for the
first time the locality that was to be the home of Mr. Hallauer for the balance of
his life. He secured lodgings with Sebastian Boldus, who conducted a hotel on the
site where Mr. Jno. Scrade now resides on Main Street and obtained employment at
once as a wood chopper with H. H. Smith and Co.
The Reporter, Sat., May 3, 1913
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Thursday, March 16, 1916 P.1
TWO RIVERS MEN GROWING OLD IN YEARS
Two of the oldest residents of Manitowoc county at Two Rivers celebrated their birthday anniversaries the past few days, George Hallauer, his 92nd anniversary on Saturday and Gilbert Louiseau his 90th on Sunday, and the Two Rivers Chronicle publishes cuts of the two with extended write-ups.
Both men, despite their advanced age are in fair health and active. Mr. Hallener operated a stage line between Milwaukee and Two Rivers in early days before a railway was built.
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Manitowoc Daily Herald, Wednesday, July 25, 1917, Page 7
COUNTY’S OLDEST RESIDENT PASSES AWAY AT TWO RIVERS
George Hallauer, 93 Fought in German Revolution in 1848 and then Fled Country to Locate Here.
In the passing away of George Hallauer, Sr., aged 93, at Two Rivers, this morning, Manitowoc county lost its oldest citizen.
Born in Province Baden, Germany, March 10, 1824, this old pioneer nearly rounded a lifetime to the century mark. During the German revolution in 1848, he fought under General Franz Siegel, however the efforts of the revolutionists were in vain and when the war was over, it was necessary to flee to another land.
Mr. Hallauer immediately came to America and during the days when sailing vessels were most in evidence to carry the immigrants to this country, the trip across the ocean consumed nearly two months. He came to Milwaukee and from there he walked following the Indian trails in the wilderness to Two Rivers, then a settlement, and he has seen it grow into a substantial city.
For many years before the Milwaukee Lake Shore and Western railroad was built, he was engaged in hauling freight and mail between Two Rivers and Milwaukee, making one round trip weekly.
The funeral will take place at Two Rivers Friday afternoon. He is survived by one son, Geo. Hallauer, Jr., five daughters, Mrs. Sophie Altman, Mrs. Theresa Anderson, Mrs. Fred Trester, Mrs. Carl Hahn and
Mrs. Anton Molly.
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George Hallauer, aged 93 years, died at his home in this city on Wednesday of last week after a short illness. Up to a few weeks ago he was in good health and able to be about. The deceased is survived by four daughters, Mrs. George Anderson and Mrs. Sophia Altmann of this city, Mrs. Molle of Antigo, Mrs. Carl Hahn of Sheboygan, Mrs. F. Trester of Milwaukee, one son George of Marshall, Ill. All were here for the funeral which was held from the home Friday afternoon, Rev. Gray officiating.
Herald Times Reporter, August 2, 1917
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