From Memorial and Genealogical Record of Dodge and Jefferson Counties, Wisconsin, publ. 
1894 - Page 195-197
 
THEODORE P. HEMMY.  Dodge County, Wis., has among its citizens many self-made men.  
They are men who began with nothing but their own energy, persistence and grit as capital with 
which to start in business.  They are also the men who have aided in building up this great 
commonwealth, who have had a hand in shaping the destinies of their section and in making it 
one of which all its citizens can proudly boast.  Although Theodore P. HEMMY is a man young in 
years, he possesses all the characteristics of able and useful citizenship, and has made his own 
way in life.  It is, perhaps, not to be so much wondered at when the fact is taken into 
consideration that he was born in the county in which he now lives, and has spent his entire life 
here, that he is public-spirited, but he is also possessed of many other useful and necessary 
attributes, and the result is that he is one of the most prominent of the younger citizens of Dodge 
County.  He was born April 20, 1862, a son of Christian HEMMY, who was born in Switzerland, 
and there made his home until he was about sixteen years of age, when, with the enterprise and 
determination which usually characterizes the emigrant, he came to the New World to seek his 
fortune.  He arrived in this country in 1856, and first located in Nauvoo, Ill., but in 1859 came to 
Watertown, Wis., and here he at once began learning the harness-maker's trade, at which he 
labored as a journeyman for a few years.  He then moved to Beaver Dam, Wis., and opened an 
establishment of his own, where he was actively and successfully engaged for a number of 
years.  Mr. HEMMY interested himself in local politics, and identified himself with and supported 
the principles of the Democratic party.  He was elected and served in various local positions of 
trust and honor, and held some office continually during his residence in Beaver Dam.  In 1873 he 
was nominated by his party and elected register of deeds for Dodge County, and, at the 
expiration of his term, was re-elected twice, serving in all three consecutive terms, and made a 
very capable, efficient and trustworthy officer.  Upon retiring from the position he returned to his 
home in Beaver Dam and there spent the declining years of his life.  He as a man of exemplary 
character and the confidence and esteem of all who knew him, in political, social and business 
circles, was accorded him and was well merited.  He entered death's dark portal December 12, 
1886, and his death was truly mourned, not only by his immediate and sorrowing relatives, but by 
all who knew him and appreciated his worth.  He sleeps his last sleep in the Catholic Cemetery at 
Beaver Dam, and his children expect soon to erect a substantial monument over his last resting 
place.
 
Theodore P. HEMMY may be said to have inherited many of his worthy sire's most noble 
characteristics, for like him, he is honest, industrious and conscientious in the discharge of all his 
duties.  He is the eldest of eight children and the names of the other members of the family are as 
follows: Albert J., one of the proprietors of the Hartford Times; Carrie D., wife of Charles W. 
HATHAWAY, of Beaver Dam; Paul A., is the deputy registrar of deeds of Dodge County; Mary G.; 
Christian D., who recently completed the course and graduated with high honors from the Toronto 
(Canada) Veterinary College; George A., holds a responsible business position in Milwaukee, and 
Martha A., at home.  Theodore P. HEMMY has spent his entire life in the county of his birth, was 
given excellent educational advantages and received liberal instruction in the German and 
English languages.  After completing his studies at the academy, he came to Juneau, and 
entered the registrar's office with his father, whose deputy he continued to be throughout his 
entire term of service, and continuing until he had served fourteen years, when he retired.  In 
1891 he was one of the organizers of the Citizen's Bank of Juneau, and became its first and has 
remained its only cashier.  This bank is established on a solid foundation, withstood the financial 
crisis of 1893, and well merits the confidence which the citizens of Dodge County have in its 
solidity.  This institution has already built up a good business, which is constantly increasing in 
volume from year to year, and it has from the very first been a credit to the business sagacity and 
good judgment of the founders.  In politics, like his father, Mr. HEMMY has identified himself with 
the Democrat party, and has served faithfully and well in several local positions.  His life has been 
spent in Dodge County, and during this time naught has ever been said derogatory to his honor; 
on the contrary, much has been said in his praise and to his credit as a moral and upright citizen, 
and a man of superior business capacity.  He was united in marriage in Juneau, October 28, 
1886, to Miss Bessie RICH, a most estimable lady, and the daughter of Joel RICH, one of the 
honored citizens of this county, whose sketch appears in this volume.  Mrs. HEMMY was born, 
reared and educated in Juneau, and her union with Mr. HEMMY has resulted in the birth of one 
son, Arthur R. HEMMY, who is now four years of age.
 
 
 
Submitted by Carol