Elias Waterman
My wife Hanna Devoe Waterman and I moved to the town of Rutland in 1850. It was a long journey from Utica NY. We took the train and then came by covered wagon, which we drove from the railhead near Janesville. I was born in Vermont and my wife was born in New York. My […]
David Anthony
David Anthony was born in 1806 and was the first Anthony to settle in the State of Wisconsin.
Harriet Cornelia DeJean
Cornelia DeJean was born Harriet Cornelia DeJean was the daughter of Charles and Charlotte Ann (Nealie) DeJean. Cornelia’s great-grandfather, Stephen DeJean was born in Paris in 1785 and 16 at the time of a rebellion in Paris. He made his way out of the Paris at that time and sailed for America. Cornelia’s grandfather, Joseph […]
Bartlett Runey
John Bartlett Runey is noted as being the first settler to the area in 1841. Some accounts note him as being named Bartley Runey. Runey was born in Frederick County, Maryland in 1795. He married Margaret Garnett in 1815 who was also from Frederick County, Maryland. The following year, their first child, Susannah, was born […]
Jerry Neath
REMEMBERING GERALD “JERRY” NEATH February 4, 1939 -August 12, 2023 Gerard was born on February 4, 1939, the eldest son of Eldon and Catherine Neath; a loving husband to Jeanne for 37 years, a caring stepfather to Jennifer and a beloved brother of Larry and Rick Neath and their families. Jerry loved his family, […]
Oregon Life Vists the Museum
On Tuesday, April 12th, Frank Caruso from OCA Media visited the Museum to learn what the Tuesday crew does at the museum and all about the history of the Oregon Area Historical Society for his Oregon Life segment. Thank you Frank for spending the day with us and producing an amazing video.
Charles William Netherwood
CHARLES WILLIAM NETHERWOOD of Wisconsin, USA, was a well-known Civil War veteran, pioneer political progressive and a prohibitionist. He was also known locally as a hiker, celebrating his 90th birthday by walking 14 miles from his home in Dane Co. to the capital city of Madison.
Donald McGill
Donald McGill was a familiar face and prominent figure around Oregon for many years serving as Postmaster, Village Clerk/Treasurer, and member of the People’s Methodist Church since 1902.
Library
The first public library in the village of Oregon was in 1908, started by Mrs. Jean Mennes Bennett, and was located in the front room over the old Oregon Drug Co. at 113 South Main Street. The rent was $5.00 a month and the village population at that time was 700.
Electric Company
In 1906 a petition was received by the Village Board requesting the village be bonded for $8,000 to provide an electric power plant. It took ten years for the Oregon Electric Company to become a reality.