“The History of Jefferson County, Wisconsin”, published: Chicago:  
Western Historical Company.   1879.


ALEXANDER F. REUTERSKIOLD,  farmer, Secs. 19 and 20;  P.O. 
Busseyville; born in Sweden Aug. 18, 1837; son of Charles E. and 
Maude Elizabeth; came with his parents from Sweden direct to 
Wisconsin, in June, 1843; located in Sumner Township, and bought 320 
acres of land, which his father worked until his death, Feb. 14, 1847.  
His wife still survives him, and is living in Busseyville.  Alexander 
attended a common school in Sumner, and assisted his parents in the 
working of their farm.  He has, by industry, gathered together valuable 
property; owns 140 acres, nearly all under cultivation; raises a variety of 
crops, small grain and tobacco, stock of different kinds, etc.  He enlisted 
March 8, 1862, in the 3d W.V.C., Co. C; was honorably discharged 
March 24, 1862, at Fort Scott, Kan., for the purpose of re-enlistment; re-
enlisted March 25, 1862, in Co. H, same regiment; April 25, 1865, he 
was detailed on special duty at headquarters of Gen. Blunt; mustered out 
at Fort Leavenworth, Kan.; returned to Sumner Township and re-
engaged at farming.  Married, Nov. 14, 1866, Miss Emeline S. 
Southwick, who was born Nov. 26, 1845, at Moers, Clinton Co., N.Y.; 
they have four children – Clara Belle, Ella F., Alma and Charles E.  Mr. 
Reuterskiold is a straight Republican, and served one term as Side 
Supervisor of Sumner.  Liberal in religion.


Submitted by:  Linda Pingel  (LPingel@worldnet.att.net)