Co. D 2 WIS CAV. According to the 1900 census, he was married to Mildred H Perry from Michigan with 3 children Frank,Dudley and Philip, all born in Wisconsin. It is thought that she remarried and may have died in California as had her sons Dudley in 1958 and Phillip in 1979..
HON. CHARLES L. CATLIN.
No record of this character would be complete without a suitable tribute to the memory of this useful and honored citizen of Superior whose death occurred at Minneapolis 14 June 1901. He was a citizen of Superior for nearly a score of years, during which time his influence was plainly marked upon the material, social and political interests of that city, and its citizens felt that his death was a public calamity.
Mr. Catlin was bom at Great Bend, Susquehanna Co.. Pa., Feb. 26, 1842. His father, Francis P. Catlin, came to Wisconsin in 1845, and subsequently served for some time as register of the land office at Hudson. He was a nephew of George Catlin, the distinguished artist, whose famous Indian Gallery is preserved in the Smithsonian Institution at Washington, D. C..
The Catlin family is one of ancient lineage, and among its members are many distinguished persons of past and present times. Among the earliest known of these is Reynold de Catlin, a follower of William the Conqueror, whose name is mentioned in the 'Doomsday Book'. In the time of Queen Elizabeth, Sir Robert Catlin was Lord Chief Justice of the Queen's Bench.
Members of the family came to New England as early as 1664 and Eli Catlin commanded a company in the Second Regiment from Connecticut in the Continental troops, while his son, Putnam, was fife major of the same regiment. Eli Catlin was the grandfather of Francis p. Catlin AND was a native of Litchfield, Conn. After the Revolution he became a prominent attorney at Wilkes-Barre. Pennsylvania.
Charles L. Catlin came with his parents to Wisconsin, and acquired his early education in the public schools of Hudson. During the session of 1861 he served as a page in the State Legislature, and in November of the same year enlisted in Company D, 2nd Wisconsin ( Cavalry. After do'ing duty at the front tor two years he was detailed as chief clerk of the draft-rendezvous at Madison and subsequently became connected with the adjutant-general's office at Washington, continuing in the military service until after the close of hostilities.
In 1867 he was graduated from the Columbia College of law, and was admitted to practice in the State and United Stales courts and in 1888 to the Supreme court of the United States. He was private secretary to Caleb Cushing for two years, and altogether became quite familiar with public affairs at Washington. He returned to Hudson in 1876 and practiced law there for, about five years. For
a year or two more he was an assistant of Hon. John Spooner, then general solicitor for the Omaha Railroad Company at St. Paul, and in 1884 he located in what was then the frontier village of Superior, becoming attorney for the Omaha Railroad Company and the Land and River Improvement Company. He spent the following winter in Washington in the interest of that concern, which derived much benefit from his experience and acquaintance at the seat of government.
In the spring of 1885 he became a member of the law firm of Catlin K. Butler, which afterward became Catlin, Butler & Lyons, his relation with this firm continuing during the balance of bis life, each of the partners being well known in the legal and social circles of northern Wisconsin.
Mr. Catlin's public spirit and benevolent character were manifested in many ways. He secured the right-of-way into Superior for the Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis and Omaha Railroad, was interested in several of the leading building enterprises of the city, and was one of the organizers of the Bank of Commerce, and president of that corporation for several years. Mr. Catlin was instrumental in securing a second drawbridge on the Wisconsin side of St. Louis Bay. In 1898 he represented his district in the General Assembly of the State. In every public position he was called to fill he strove to serve the best interests of the public and he attracted A host of the warmest personal friends, who can testify to his many generous, manly actions in private life.
Fraternally Mr. Catlin was connected with the Masonic order, having been the first eminent commander of Superior Commandery. No. 25, K. T., which organization took charge of his funeral. He also belonged to the G. A. R. He was reared in the Presbyterian faith, but in latter years had become a Christian Scientist.
Mrs. Catlin was formerly Miss Mildred Perry, and three of her sons made their home with her in Minneapolis. She was a daughter of George W. Perry, one of the pioneer lawyers of Superior.
Source :BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES OF PROMINENT AND REPRESENTATIVE CITIZENS AND MANY OF THE EARLY SETTLED FAMILIES by J. H. BEERS & CO. CHICAGO 1905
Also-http://www.archive.org/stream/commemorativebio00jhbe/commemorativebio00jhbe_djvu.txt
The Civil War and Northwest Wisconsin
Commemorating the One Hundred and Fiftieth Anniversary of the American Civil War2nd Wisconsin Cavalry Regiment, Company D--
Company D of the 2nd Wisconsin Cavalry contained soldiers primarily from La Crosse and surrounding villages, and from Hudson, with a few from Osceola. Most of them enlisted in October-November-December of 1861. While Daniel Mears was recruiting for a company that he thought would be entirely from the Saint Croix Valley they were known as the Saint Croix Lancers.
Herein are only the soldiers from Hudson, Osceola, and a handful from Pleasant Valley in Eau Claire County who enlisted in early 1862. and this list includes the following enliostee
Catlin, Charles L., from Hudson, 2nd Cavalry, Company D, enlisted November 21, 1861
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HON. CHARLES L. CATLIN.
No record of this character would be complete without a suitable tribute to the memory of this useful and honored citizen of Superior whose death occurred at Minneapolis 14 June 1901. He was a citizen of Superior for nearly a score of years, during which time his influence was plainly marked upon the material, social and political interests of that city, and its citizens felt that his death was a public calamity.
Mr. Catlin was bom at Great Bend, Susquehanna Co.. Pa., Feb. 26, 1842. His father, Francis P. Catlin, came to Wisconsin in 1845, and subsequently served for some time as register of the land office at Hudson. He was a nephew of George Catlin, the distinguished artist, whose famous Indian Gallery is preserved in the Smithsonian Institution at Washington, D. C..
The Catlin family is one of ancient lineage, and among its members are many distinguished persons of past and present times. Among the earliest known of these is Reynold de Catlin, a follower of William the Conqueror, whose name is mentioned in the 'Doomsday Book'. In the time of Queen Elizabeth, Sir Robert Catlin was Lord Chief Justice of the Queen's Bench.
Members of the family came to New England as early as 1664 and Eli Catlin commanded a company in the Second Regiment from Connecticut in the Continental troops, while his son, Putnam, was fife major of the same regiment. Eli Catlin was the grandfather of Francis p. Catlin AND was a native of Litchfield, Conn. After the Revolution he became a prominent attorney at Wilkes-Barre. Pennsylvania.
Charles L. Catlin came with his parents to Wisconsin, and acquired his early education in the public schools of Hudson. During the session of 1861 he served as a page in the State Legislature, and in November of the same year enlisted in Company D, 2nd Wisconsin ( Cavalry. After do'ing duty at the front tor two years he was detailed as chief clerk of the draft-rendezvous at Madison and subsequently became connected with the adjutant-general's office at Washington, continuing in the military service until after the close of hostilities.
In 1867 he was graduated from the Columbia College of law, and was admitted to practice in the State and United Stales courts and in 1888 to the Supreme court of the United States. He was private secretary to Caleb Cushing for two years, and altogether became quite familiar with public affairs at Washington. He returned to Hudson in 1876 and practiced law there for, about five years. For
a year or two more he was an assistant of Hon. John Spooner, then general solicitor for the Omaha Railroad Company at St. Paul, and in 1884 he located in what was then the frontier village of Superior, becoming attorney for the Omaha Railroad Company and the Land and River Improvement Company. He spent the following winter in Washington in the interest of that concern, which derived much benefit from his experience and acquaintance at the seat of government.
In the spring of 1885 he became a member of the law firm of Catlin K. Butler, which afterward became Catlin, Butler & Lyons, his relation with this firm continuing during the balance of bis life, each of the partners being well known in the legal and social circles of northern Wisconsin.
Mr. Catlin's public spirit and benevolent character were manifested in many ways. He secured the right-of-way into Superior for the Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis and Omaha Railroad, was interested in several of the leading building enterprises of the city, and was one of the organizers of the Bank of Commerce, and president of that corporation for several years. Mr. Catlin was instrumental in securing a second drawbridge on the Wisconsin side of St. Louis Bay. In 1898 he represented his district in the General Assembly of the State. In every public position he was called to fill he strove to serve the best interests of the public and he attracted A host of the warmest personal friends, who can testify to his many generous, manly actions in private life.
Fraternally Mr. Catlin was connected with the Masonic order, having been the first eminent commander of Superior Commandery. No. 25, K. T., which organization took charge of his funeral. He also belonged to the G. A. R. He was reared in the Presbyterian faith, but in latter years had become a Christian Scientist.
Mrs. Catlin was formerly Miss Mildred Perry, and three of her sons made their home with her in Minneapolis. She was a daughter of George W. Perry, one of the pioneer lawyers of Superior.
Source :BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES OF PROMINENT AND REPRESENTATIVE CITIZENS AND MANY OF THE EARLY SETTLED FAMILIES by J. H. BEERS & CO. CHICAGO 1905
Also-http://www.archive.org/stream/commemorativebio00jhbe/commemorativebio00jhbe_djvu.txt
The Civil War and Northwest Wisconsin
Commemorating the One Hundred and Fiftieth Anniversary of the American Civil War2nd Wisconsin Cavalry Regiment, Company D--
Company D of the 2nd Wisconsin Cavalry contained soldiers primarily from La Crosse and surrounding villages, and from Hudson, with a few from Osceola. Most of them enlisted in October-November-December of 1861. While Daniel Mears was recruiting for a company that he thought would be entirely from the Saint Croix Valley they were known as the Saint Croix Lancers.
Herein are only the soldiers from Hudson, Osceola, and a handful from Pleasant Valley in Eau Claire County who enlisted in early 1862. and this list includes the following enliostee
Catlin, Charles L., from Hudson, 2nd Cavalry, Company D, enlisted November 21, 1861
source: http://thecivilwarandnorthwestwisconsin.wordpress.com/the-soldiers/companies-comprised-mainly-of-soldiers-from-northwest-wisconsin/2nd-wisconsin-cavalry-regiment-company-d/
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Co. D 2 WIS CAV. According to the 1900 census, he was married to Mildred H Perry from Michigan with 3 children Frank,Dudley and Philip, all born in Wisconsin. It is thought that she remarried and may have died in California as had her sons Dudley in 1958 and Phillip in 1979..
HON. CHARLES L. CATLIN.
No record of this character would be complete without a suitable tribute to the memory of this useful and honored citizen of Superior whose death occurred at Minneapolis 14 June 1901. He was a citizen of Superior for nearly a score of years, during which time his influence was plainly marked upon the material, social and political interests of that city, and its citizens felt that his death was a public calamity.
Mr. Catlin was bom at Great Bend, Susquehanna Co.. Pa., Feb. 26, 1842. His father, Francis P. Catlin, came to Wisconsin in 1845, and subsequently served for some time as register of the land office at Hudson. He was a nephew of George Catlin, the distinguished artist, whose famous Indian Gallery is preserved in the Smithsonian Institution at Washington, D. C..
The Catlin family is one of ancient lineage, and among its members are many distinguished persons of past and present times. Among the earliest known of these is Reynold de Catlin, a follower of William the Conqueror, whose name is mentioned in the 'Doomsday Book'. In the time of Queen Elizabeth, Sir Robert Catlin was Lord Chief Justice of the Queen's Bench.
Members of the family came to New England as early as 1664 and Eli Catlin commanded a company in the Second Regiment from Connecticut in the Continental troops, while his son, Putnam, was fife major of the same regiment. Eli Catlin was the grandfather of Francis p. Catlin AND was a native of Litchfield, Conn. After the Revolution he became a prominent attorney at Wilkes-Barre. Pennsylvania.
Charles L. Catlin came with his parents to Wisconsin, and acquired his early education in the public schools of Hudson. During the session of 1861 he served as a page in the State Legislature, and in November of the same year enlisted in Company D, 2nd Wisconsin ( Cavalry. After do'ing duty at the front tor two years he was detailed as chief clerk of the draft-rendezvous at Madison and subsequently became connected with the adjutant-general's office at Washington, continuing in the military service until after the close of hostilities.
In 1867 he was graduated from the Columbia College of law, and was admitted to practice in the State and United Stales courts and in 1888 to the Supreme court of the United States. He was private secretary to Caleb Cushing for two years, and altogether became quite familiar with public affairs at Washington. He returned to Hudson in 1876 and practiced law there for, about five years. For
a year or two more he was an assistant of Hon. John Spooner, then general solicitor for the Omaha Railroad Company at St. Paul, and in 1884 he located in what was then the frontier village of Superior, becoming attorney for the Omaha Railroad Company and the Land and River Improvement Company. He spent the following winter in Washington in the interest of that concern, which derived much benefit from his experience and acquaintance at the seat of government.
In the spring of 1885 he became a member of the law firm of Catlin K. Butler, which afterward became Catlin, Butler & Lyons, his relation with this firm continuing during the balance of bis life, each of the partners being well known in the legal and social circles of northern Wisconsin.
Mr. Catlin's public spirit and benevolent character were manifested in many ways. He secured the right-of-way into Superior for the Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis and Omaha Railroad, was interested in several of the leading building enterprises of the city, and was one of the organizers of the Bank of Commerce, and president of that corporation for several years. Mr. Catlin was instrumental in securing a second drawbridge on the Wisconsin side of St. Louis Bay. In 1898 he represented his district in the General Assembly of the State. In every public position he was called to fill he strove to serve the best interests of the public and he attracted A host of the warmest personal friends, who can testify to his many generous, manly actions in private life.
Fraternally Mr. Catlin was connected with the Masonic order, having been the first eminent commander of Superior Commandery. No. 25, K. T., which organization took charge of his funeral. He also belonged to the G. A. R. He was reared in the Presbyterian faith, but in latter years had become a Christian Scientist.
Mrs. Catlin was formerly Miss Mildred Perry, and three of her sons made their home with her in Minneapolis. She was a daughter of George W. Perry, one of the pioneer lawyers of Superior.
Source :BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES OF PROMINENT AND REPRESENTATIVE CITIZENS AND MANY OF THE EARLY SETTLED FAMILIES by J. H. BEERS & CO. CHICAGO 1905
Also-http://www.archive.org/stream/commemorativebio00jhbe/commemorativebio00jhbe_djvu.txt
The Civil War and Northwest Wisconsin
Commemorating the One Hundred and Fiftieth Anniversary of the American Civil War2nd Wisconsin Cavalry Regiment, Company D--
Company D of the 2nd Wisconsin Cavalry contained soldiers primarily from La Crosse and surrounding villages, and from Hudson, with a few from Osceola. Most of them enlisted in October-November-December of 1861. While Daniel Mears was recruiting for a company that he thought would be entirely from the Saint Croix Valley they were known as the Saint Croix Lancers.
Herein are only the soldiers from Hudson, Osceola, and a handful from Pleasant Valley in Eau Claire County who enlisted in early 1862. and this list includes the following enliostee
Catlin, Charles L., from Hudson, 2nd Cavalry, Company D, enlisted November 21, 1861
source: http://thecivilwarandnorthwestwisconsin.wordpress.com/the-soldiers/companies-comprised-mainly-of-soldiers-from-northwest-wisconsin/2nd-wisconsin-cavalry-regiment-company-d/
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HON. CHARLES L. CATLIN.
No record of this character would be complete without a suitable tribute to the memory of this useful and honored citizen of Superior whose death occurred at Minneapolis 14 June 1901. He was a citizen of Superior for nearly a score of years, during which time his influence was plainly marked upon the material, social and political interests of that city, and its citizens felt that his death was a public calamity.
Mr. Catlin was bom at Great Bend, Susquehanna Co.. Pa., Feb. 26, 1842. His father, Francis P. Catlin, came to Wisconsin in 1845, and subsequently served for some time as register of the land office at Hudson. He was a nephew of George Catlin, the distinguished artist, whose famous Indian Gallery is preserved in the Smithsonian Institution at Washington, D. C..
The Catlin family is one of ancient lineage, and among its members are many distinguished persons of past and present times. Among the earliest known of these is Reynold de Catlin, a follower of William the Conqueror, whose name is mentioned in the 'Doomsday Book'. In the time of Queen Elizabeth, Sir Robert Catlin was Lord Chief Justice of the Queen's Bench.
Members of the family came to New England as early as 1664 and Eli Catlin commanded a company in the Second Regiment from Connecticut in the Continental troops, while his son, Putnam, was fife major of the same regiment. Eli Catlin was the grandfather of Francis p. Catlin AND was a native of Litchfield, Conn. After the Revolution he became a prominent attorney at Wilkes-Barre. Pennsylvania.
Charles L. Catlin came with his parents to Wisconsin, and acquired his early education in the public schools of Hudson. During the session of 1861 he served as a page in the State Legislature, and in November of the same year enlisted in Company D, 2nd Wisconsin ( Cavalry. After do'ing duty at the front tor two years he was detailed as chief clerk of the draft-rendezvous at Madison and subsequently became connected with the adjutant-general's office at Washington, continuing in the military service until after the close of hostilities.
In 1867 he was graduated from the Columbia College of law, and was admitted to practice in the State and United Stales courts and in 1888 to the Supreme court of the United States. He was private secretary to Caleb Cushing for two years, and altogether became quite familiar with public affairs at Washington. He returned to Hudson in 1876 and practiced law there for, about five years. For
a year or two more he was an assistant of Hon. John Spooner, then general solicitor for the Omaha Railroad Company at St. Paul, and in 1884 he located in what was then the frontier village of Superior, becoming attorney for the Omaha Railroad Company and the Land and River Improvement Company. He spent the following winter in Washington in the interest of that concern, which derived much benefit from his experience and acquaintance at the seat of government.
In the spring of 1885 he became a member of the law firm of Catlin K. Butler, which afterward became Catlin, Butler & Lyons, his relation with this firm continuing during the balance of bis life, each of the partners being well known in the legal and social circles of northern Wisconsin.
Mr. Catlin's public spirit and benevolent character were manifested in many ways. He secured the right-of-way into Superior for the Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis and Omaha Railroad, was interested in several of the leading building enterprises of the city, and was one of the organizers of the Bank of Commerce, and president of that corporation for several years. Mr. Catlin was instrumental in securing a second drawbridge on the Wisconsin side of St. Louis Bay. In 1898 he represented his district in the General Assembly of the State. In every public position he was called to fill he strove to serve the best interests of the public and he attracted A host of the warmest personal friends, who can testify to his many generous, manly actions in private life.
Fraternally Mr. Catlin was connected with the Masonic order, having been the first eminent commander of Superior Commandery. No. 25, K. T., which organization took charge of his funeral. He also belonged to the G. A. R. He was reared in the Presbyterian faith, but in latter years had become a Christian Scientist.
Mrs. Catlin was formerly Miss Mildred Perry, and three of her sons made their home with her in Minneapolis. She was a daughter of George W. Perry, one of the pioneer lawyers of Superior.
Source :BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES OF PROMINENT AND REPRESENTATIVE CITIZENS AND MANY OF THE EARLY SETTLED FAMILIES by J. H. BEERS & CO. CHICAGO 1905
Also-http://www.archive.org/stream/commemorativebio00jhbe/commemorativebio00jhbe_djvu.txt
The Civil War and Northwest Wisconsin
Commemorating the One Hundred and Fiftieth Anniversary of the American Civil War2nd Wisconsin Cavalry Regiment, Company D--
Company D of the 2nd Wisconsin Cavalry contained soldiers primarily from La Crosse and surrounding villages, and from Hudson, with a few from Osceola. Most of them enlisted in October-November-December of 1861. While Daniel Mears was recruiting for a company that he thought would be entirely from the Saint Croix Valley they were known as the Saint Croix Lancers.
Herein are only the soldiers from Hudson, Osceola, and a handful from Pleasant Valley in Eau Claire County who enlisted in early 1862. and this list includes the following enliostee
Catlin, Charles L., from Hudson, 2nd Cavalry, Company D, enlisted November 21, 1861
source: http://thecivilwarandnorthwestwisconsin.wordpress.com/the-soldiers/companies-comprised-mainly-of-soldiers-from-northwest-wisconsin/2nd-wisconsin-cavalry-regiment-company-d/
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