Untitled From Commemorative Biographical Record of the Counties of Rock, Green, Grant, Iowa and Lafayette Wisconsin, publ. 1901- page 950 WILLIAM H. DENTZLER, one of the prosperous farmers of Liberty, Grant county, and a well-known veteran of the war of the Rebellion, is not an American by birth, but by choice; and like so many who have sought our shores, he has proven himself a worthy citizen, a faithful soldier and a successful agriculturist.

William H. DENTZLER was born in Saxony, Germany, on Feb. 18, 1831, a son of Gotlieb DENTZLER. The latter, with his wife and the remainder of his family, came to this country about two years subsequent to the arrival of William H. DENTZLER, and they all resided in Philadelphia for several years. The next removal was to Liberty township, Grant county, Wis., where a farm was purchased, the same being now the property of our subject. Here the good father and mother resided until their death, the father passing away at the age of eighty-two and his wife some ten days prior to his demise, she being eighty-four. Eight children had been born to them, of whom six are still living.

Few people who have not participated in the excitement during the war between the North and South, have any conception of the wild enthusiasm which spread over the country. Men abandoned everything to rush to the defense of their flag, and among them was William H. DENTZLER, who had been in America but ten years. Enlisting on June 22, 1862, at the Newhall House (which was afterward burned, causing a loss of many lives, to which disaster our subject was an eye witness), in Milwaukee, he served faithfully until the close of the war, rending efficient aid to his regiment as baker, he having learned that trade some years prior to enlistment. It was not an easy task to provide so many soldiers with the "staff of life," but although often wearied and almost discouraged, Mr. DENTZLER never failed, and his fine bread is still remembered by his comrades-in-arms. The regiment was stationed the greater part of the time at Oswego, N.Y., and was honorably mustered out at the close of the struggle.

During 1864, while on a furlough, occurred the romance of Mr. DENTZLER's life and he married Miss Catherine FIELD, of New York. Four children have blessed this union: George, Edwin, Louise, and William. Mr. DENTZLER is an active member of Sam Montieth Post, G.A.R., Fennimore, and in political matters adheres to the teachings of the Republican party. Having toiled long and faithfully, Mr. DENTZLER is certainly entitled to highest praise, and is a man who enjoys in marked degree the respect of his neighbors and friends.



This biography generously submitted by Carol Holmbeck