“The History of Jefferson County, Wisconsin”, published: Chicago: Western Historical Company. 1879. WILLIAM BUTH, blacksmith, wagon and carriage maker, Waterloo; born in Prussia Oct. 4, 1836; came to America in 1857; worked at his trade in Milwaukee until 1858, when he came to Waterloo and worked at his trade; in July, 1862, started his present business. He is a member of the German Lutheran Church. Married in Waterloo Township, Sept. 28, 1861, Miss Louise Smith, of Germany; have six children - William C.F., August C.F., Eda, Hedwig, Anna and Frederick. Submitted by: Linda Pingel (LPingel@worldnet.att.net)