Harry Ellsworth Cole (1861 - 1928)

Born 25 Jun 1861 in Pierceton, Washington Township, Kosciusko, Indiana, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Dorothy F (Matchette) Allison — married 24 May 1899 in Plerceton, Indiana, USA

Died 1928 at about age 66 in Baraboo, Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States of America

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Biography

Harry Ellsworth Cole

Birth: 25 JUN 1861 ; Pierceton, Washington Township, Kosciusko County, Indiana, USA

Death: 1928 ; Baraboo, Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Parents

Thomas Cole 1832–1914

Carline Huldah Moyston 1838–1910

Siblings

Charles Cole 1859–1860

William G Cole 1864–1928

Spouse:

Dorothy Fleming Matchette Cole Allison 1868–1971

Married 24 May 1899 to Miss Dorothy F. Matchette, at Pierceton, Indiana. ^[1][2][3]

Noteworthy:

• DePauw University Alumnus
• Journalist, Baraboo, Wisconsin. Ph. B.
• 1892, reporter Muncle Times;
• 1892-93. principal schools, Pierceton, Indiana.
• July 1893-1894, city editor. La Crosse Republican and Leader, La Crosse, Wisconsin.
• 1894. partner, Baraboo Daily and Weekly News, Baraboo, Wisconsin.
• Editor of Baraboo Daily and Weekly News
• Publisher: "Abe Wood, Founder of Baraboo;" "Baraboo and Other Place Names; "Baraboo Bern- Tales;"

Roles

• Sauk County Historical Society, President.
• Wisconsin Archaelogical Society, Vice President
• Wisconsin Historical Society, Curator
• Chicago Historical Society, Honorary Member
• Mississippi Valley Historical Society, Member.

Author

• Baraboo, Dells, and Devil's Lake Region.^[4]
• Ed.: A Standard History of Sauk County, Wisconsin (Chicago: Lewis Publishing Co., 1918)
• Baraboo bear tales (Baraboo, Wis. : The Baraboo News Pub. Co., 1915) (page images at HathiTrust)
• Baraboo, Dells, and Devil's Lake Region (Gutenberg ebook)
• Baraboo, Dells, and Devil's Lake region : scenery, archeology, geology, Indian legends, and local history briefly treated; maps and illustrations. (Baraboo, Wis. : Baraboo news publishing company, 1921) (page images at HathiTrust) ^[5]
• Stagecoach and Tavern Tales of the Old Northwest (Shawnee Classics)

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Professional Photographer

"Rock of Gibraltar in the Richmond Memorial Park"

DESCRIPTION Two women and a man pose atop Gibraltar Rock in Richmond Memorial Park, which was dedicated by Jens Jensen and the Wisconsin Friends in 1927 in order to conserve the native landscape. The Wisconsin River is visible in the background. RECORD DETAILS Image ID: 11711 Creation Date: 1902 ca. Creator Name: Cole, Harry Elsworth, 1861-1928 City: West Point, Town of County: Columbia State: Wisconsin Collection Name: Harry Ellsworth Cole papers, 1837-1929 etc Genre: Photograph etc Original Format Type: negative, original etc Original Format Number: (C69)6482 Original Dimensions: 5 x 4 inches ^[7]

Sauk County Fair

DESCRIPTION Visitors to the Sauk County Fair walk by sideshow attractions and concession stands while others stand and converse. The "Grand Electric Palace," a "$10,000 attraction" stands in front of one of the exhibit halls. There is a curved fence on the right. RECORD DETAILS Image ID: 64166 Creation Date: 1906 Creator Name: Cole, Harry Elsworth, 1861-1928 City: Baraboo County: Sauk State: Wisconsin Collection Name: Harry Ellsworth Cole papers, 1837-1929 Genre: Photograph Original Format Type: negative, original Original Format Number: (C69)6465 Original Dimensions: 5 x 4 inches ^[8]

W.H. Canfield

DESCRIPTION William H. Canfield, an early settler of Sauk County, civil engineer, local historian and archeologist, poses outdoors holding a walking stick. RECORD DETAILS Image ID: 64978 Creation Date: 1906 Creator Name: Cole, Harry Elsworth, 1861-1928 City: Baraboo etc 2 County: Sauk State: Wisconsin etc 2 Collection Name: Harry Ellsworth Cole papers, 1837-1929 etc2 Genre: Photograph etc 2 Original Format Type: negative, original etc 2 Original Format Number: (C69)6505 Original Dimensions: 4 x 5 inches ^[9]

Devil's Doorway

DESCRIPTION Elevated view of a woman standing in the Devil's Doorway above Devil's Lake. There is graffiti on the rocks. RECORD DETAILS Image ID: 63256 Creation Date: 1910 ca. Creator Name: Cole, Harry Elsworth, 1861-1928 City: Baraboo etc 3 County: Sauk etc 3 State: Wisconsin Collection Name: Harry Ellsworth Cole papers, 1837-1929 etc 3 Genre: Photograph etc3 Original Format Type: negative, original etc 3 Original Format Number: (C69)6408 Original Dimensions: 5 x 4 inches ^[10]

United States Census, 1870

Name Henry E Cole Event Type Census Event Year 1870 Event Place Indiana, United States Gender Male Age 8 Race White Race (Original) W Birth Year (Estimated) 1861-1862 Birthplace Indiana Page Number 11 Household

Thomas Cole M 37 Ohio

Caroline H Cole F 32 Ohio

Henry E Cole M 8 Indiana Note: (Document clearly shows Harry instead of Henry.)

William G Cole M 5 Indiana

Caroline Magston F 16 Indiana

William Gray M 21 Ohio

Glen Carley M 21 Ireland

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United States Census, 1910

Name Harry E Cole

Event Type Census Event Date 1910 Event Place Baraboo Ward 2, Sauk, Wisconsin, United States Gender Male Age 48 Marital Status Married Race White Relationship to Head of Household (Original) Head Birth Year (Estimated) 1862 Birthplace Indiana Father's Birthplace Ohio Mother's Birthplace Ohio

Household

Harry E Cole Head M 48 Indiana

Dorothy F Cole Wife F 40 Indiana

Citing this Record ^[12]

United States Census, 1920

Name Harry E Cole

Occupation: Editor daily newspaper

Event Type Census Event Date 1920 Event Place Baraboo Ward 2, Sauk, Wisconsin, United States Gender Male Age 59 Marital Status Married Race White Race (Original) White Relationship to Head of Household Head Relationship to Head of Household (Original) Head Birth Year (Estimated) 1861 Birthplace Indiana Father's Birthplace Ohio Mother's Birthplace Ohio

Household

Harry E Cole Head M 59 Indiana

Dorothy F Cole Wife F 50 Indiana ^[13]

Memorial

Harry Ellsworth Cole

BIRTH 1861

Pierceton, Kosciusko County, Indiana, USA DEATH 1928 (aged 66–67) Baraboo, Sauk County, Wisconsin, USA

BURIAL Walnut Hill Cemetery Baraboo, Sauk County, Wisconsin, USA PLOT s/w Josephine L. Matchett, Dorothy Cole, South Division, SW 1/4

MEMORIAL ID 148731903

Parents

Thomas Cole 1832–1914

Caroline H Cole 1838–1910

Spouse

Dorothy F Matchett Allison 1868–1971 ^[14]

Sources

• Source Citation: Year: 1880; Census Place: Washington, Kosciusko, Indiana; Roll: 290; Page: 151B; Enumeration District: 054

• Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Baraboo Ward 2, Sauk, Wisconsin; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0126; FHL microfilm: 1241816

• Source Citation: Wisconsin Historical Society; Madison, Wisconsin; Census Year: 1905

• 1923 Passport Application. His and his wife's picture is listed on the second page. His physical description is listed. He lists multiple countries in Europe to visit. U.S., Passport Applications, 1795-1925: Name: Harry E Cole; Gender: Male Age: 61; Birth Date: 25 Jun 1861; Birth Place: Pierceton, Indiana: Residence Place: Baraboo, Wisconsin; Passport Issue Date: 24 Apr 1923: Father: Thomas Cole; Spouse: Dorothy F Cole; Has Photo: Yes;Certificate Number: 274281. Source Citation: National Archives andRecords Administration (NARA); Washington D.C.; Roll #: 2233; Volume #: Roll 2233 - Certificates: 273850-274349, 24 Apr 1923-24 Apr 1923

1. ↑ Alumnal Register of Officers, Faculties and Graduates, 1837-1900. DePauw University page 199.
2. ↑ Alumnal Record, De Pauw University, QUINQUENNIAL RECORD OF DEPAUW UNIVERSITY. page 91
3. ↑ [(Source Information: Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001)]
4. ↑ [(http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40186)]
5. ↑ Online Books by Harry Ellsworth Cole
6. ↑ [1]
7. ↑ [(http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/Content.aspx?dsNav=N:4294963828-4294955414&dsRecordDetails=R:IM11711)]
8. ↑ [(http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/Content.aspx?dsNav=N:4294963828-4294955414&dsNavOnly=Ntk:P_CollectionName%7cHarr*%7c3%7c,N:1136&dsRecordDetails=R:IM64166)]
9. ↑ [(http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/Content.aspx?dsNav=N:4294963828-4294955414&dsNavOnly=Ntk:P_CollectionName%7cHarr*%7c3%7c,N:1136&dsRecordDetails=R:IM64978)]
10. ↑ [(http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/Content.aspx?dsNav=N:4294963828-4294955414&dsNavOnly=Ntk:P_CollectionName%7cHarr*%7c3%7c,N:1136&dsRecordDetails=R:IM63256)]
11. ↑ [(Citing this Record: "United States Census, 1870," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MXF7-PX5 : 17 October 2014), Henry E Cole in household of Thomas Cole, Indiana, United States; citing p. 11, family 84, NARA microfilm publication M593 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 545,831.)]
12. ↑ [("United States Census, 1910," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MPVS-67Q : 29 October 2015), Harry E Cole, Baraboo Ward 2, Sauk, Wisconsin, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 107, sheet 4A, NARA microfilm publication T624 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 1,375,749.)]
13. ↑ [(Citing this Record:"United States Census, 1920," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MFLQ-5PZ : 14 December 2015), Harry E Cole, Baraboo Ward 2, Sauk, Wisconsin, United States; citing sheet 5A, NARA microfilm publication T625 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 1,822,014.)]
14. ↑ [(Find a Grave, database and images (www.findagrave.com/memorial/148731903/harry-ellsworth-cole : accessed 21 July 2021), memorial page for Harry Ellsworth Cole (1861–1928), Find a Grave Memorial ID 148731903, citing Walnut Hill Cemetery, Baraboo, Sauk County, Wisconsin, USA ; Maintained by El Memorializer (contributor 47029561) .)]

See Also

• Membership Required: Family Tree: Numerous Sources: http://www.ancestry.com/genealogy/records/harry-ellsworth-cole_78682590

• https://books.google.com/books?id=gK44AAAAMAAJ&pg=PA199&lpg=PA199&dq=harry+ellsworth+cole+and+Dorothy+F+Cole&source=bl&ots=XPMOwJoGeN&sig=_65sBBIuTF9gvzYdVMRphTfQTRc&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwio-cy6zq3PAhVm2IMKHeQnBJkQ6AEIMDAE#v=onepage&q=harry%20ellsworth%20cole%20and%20Dorothy%20F%20Cole&f=false
• http://www.wisconsinhistory.org/Content.aspx?dsNav=Ntk:P_CollectionName%7cHarr*%7c3%7c,N:1136-4294963619&dsNavOnly=Ntk:P_CollectionName%7cHarr*%7c3%7c,N:1136

• U.S., Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current: Source Citation:The Capital Times; Publication Date: 14 Apr 1928; Publication Place:Madison, Wisconsin, USA; https://www.newspapers.com/image/520382971/?article=68d342ad-f2bf-4e66-b0cc-fc2a74efb3f2&focus=0.85655326,0.04675098,0.9798593,0.40299302&xid=3355