Frederick S. VEEDER, of the firm of Winsor & Veeder, attorneys at law, Mauston, son of Saumel Veeder, was born in the town of Virgil, Cortland Co., N.Y., Nov. 1, 1846; moved to Illinois, with his parents in 1855, but not being suited with that climate, they left that State the following September and came to Wisconsin, locating in the town of Woodland, on the north line of Sauk County. In January 1865, he enlisted in Co. C, 47th Wis. Vols.; served until the close of the war, and was mustered out September, 1865. He was married, Nov. 5, 186 to Miss Rena HORTON. Three children were born to them -- Adelbert, Daisy and Fred I. In 1870, Mr. V. moved to Mauston, and began the study of law in the office of Judge WINSOR, of this place; was admitted to practice in the Circuit Court of Juneau County, in May, 1871, and to the Supreme Court of Wisconsin, April 24, 1877. On Sept. 22, 1877, he was called upon to mourn the loss of his wife. He was elected to the office of District Attorney for the years 1877-78. Oct. 19, 1878, he was married at Mauston to Miss Nellie M. BURY, daughter of Frank Bury. Two children were born of this marriage, Harry and Nellie.
Source: Biographical history of LaCrosse, Monroe and Juneau Counties, Wisconsin, The Lewis Publishing Co., Chicago - 1892, p. 378