PHILLIP BETINGER, was born in Germany in 1832, where he was educated, and learned the mason trade; came to America in 1850, locating at Galena, Ill.; remaining there six months, came to this county. In 1863, he enlisted in the 2d Wisconsin Battery, and served with them until the close of the war, and mustered out with them in Milwaukee. His home has been in this county since he first came.

This biography generously submitted by Roxanne Munns.