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| Henry Lytle Oakwood Cemetery (Source: Photo by Jacqueline Klapproth Nelson. Copyright October 2011) |
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| Amanda Lytle Oakwood Cemetery (Source: Photo by Jacqueline Klapproth Nelson. Copyright October 2011) |
Henry Lytle is one of the honored veterans of the Civil War now living in Somers Township and the same spirit of loyalty and devotion to his country his characterized his entire life. He was but a young man of twenty years when he enlisted, his birth having occurred in Walworth County, Wisconsin, on the 5th of June, 1844, his parents being Adams and Maria (Carswell) Lytle, who at an early day in the development of Wisconsin came to this state. They settled in Racine county in 1850 and there the father rented land and began farming. Subsequently he purchased eighty acres in Yorkville, which he cultivated for some time and then sold. He next removed to Racine, where he engaged in the nursery business, and afterward he made his home at Ives Grove for three or four years. Subsequently he removed to Mount Pleasant, Racine County, where his last days were spent, and both he and his wife were laid to rest in the county. His political allegiance was given to the Republican party, for he firmly believed its principles contained the best elements of good government. His religious faith was manifest in his membership in the Scotch Presbyterian Church, to the teachings of which he was most loyal, guiding his life by that church.
Henry Lytle was largely reared in Racine County and there attended the common schools to the age of seventeen years, when, desirous of making his own way in the world, he secured employment in a butcher shop in Racine, spending a year in that connection. On the 11th of August, 1862, he offered his services to the country in defense of the Union, which was then engaged in Civil War, going to the front with the "Boys in Blue: of company H, Twenty second Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, with which he served until the close of hostilities. He participated in many of the most hotly contested engagements which led up to the final victory that crowned the Union arms, including the battles of Resaca, Peachtree Creek, Golgotha, New Hope Church, Battle of Jonesborough, Battle of Kennesaw Mountain, Atlanta, and Bentonvile. He was twice slightly wounded and was mustered out at Washington, D.C., on the 11th of June, 1865. He had joined the army as a private but was promoted to the rank of corporal on the 20th of July, 1864.
When the war was over and the country no longer needed his military aid Mr. Lytle returned to Mount Pleasant and worked at home up to the time of his marriage, which occurred January 17, 1867, Miss Amanda McHuron becoming his wife. She is a daughter of D.L. McHuron, of Racine County, and by her marriage she became the mother of eight children, but their first born, Nellie, is now deceased.
The others are: George H., of Green Bay, Wisconsin, who is married and has two children; Adams L., who is assisting his father upon the home farm; Mamie, at home; W.N., who is married and has one child; Kittie, who is the wife of John Haigh and has four daughters; Edith, deceased; and Clarence A., living in Montanta.
Following his marriage Mr. Lytle established his home in Yorkville, where he engaged in farming for five years. He then removed to Mount Pleasant and carried on agricultural pursuits on different farms there for three years.
In 1891 he purchased a place in Somers and has since conducted a farmers' store, handling hardware, machinery and other supplies needed by the agriculturist. In this connection he has built up a good business, from which he derives a substantial profit. He is also Treasurer of a fire insurance company, is a Trustee of the Cemetery Association and a Director of the Corliss State Bank.
Mr. Lytle belongs to the Grand Army of the Republic and is prominent in the Modern Woodmen Camp at Somers, in which he has served as consul, and is secretary and treasurer of the Woodmen Hall Association. He has filled some local offices, including that of Treasurer in the Town of Yorkville, and Town Treasurer in the Town of Mount Pleasant. For several terms he was county committeeman. He has attended the Presbyterian Church.
(Source: The City and County of Kenosha, Wisconsin, Vol. II, Chicago, The S.J. Clark Publishing Co., 1916)
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| Nathaniel Lytle Oakwood Cemetery (source: Photo by Jacqueline Klapproth Nelson. Copyright October 2011) |
"Mr. Nathaniel Lytle, a resident of the village, and formerly of Mt. Pleasant died at his home on Sunday evening of internal hemorrhage at the age of 67 years. Mr. Lytle had been failing for some time suffering from cancer of the stomach. The funeral services will be held from the house on Tuesday afternoon at 1 o'clock and interment will take place in Oakwood Cemetery."
(Source: Racine Daily News, publication date March 24, 1903)
"Mr. Nathaniel Lytle departed this life Sunday evening. The deceased was born in Salem, New York, July 25, 1836, and with his parents came to Spring Prairie, Wisconsin in 1842.
The death of My Lytle marks the passing of a man who has been actively associated with the development of Racine County, and few men had a wider circle of friends than he. Mr. Lytle was identified with the Republican party all his life time. for several years he was Chairman of the Board of Supervisors of Mt. Pleasant. He was one of the promoters of the Racine County insane asylum and served as Trustee of that institution for years.
December 22, 1882, he was united in marriage to Miss Melissa Clemons. Mr. Lytle was a man of sterling qualities, and the vacancy made by his death can never be filled. He with his wife moved to Somers nine years ago. The bereaved wife, two brothers and two sisters have the sympathy of the entire community in this their hour of sadness.
the funeral services were held from the Presbyterian Church Tuesday afternoon conducted by Rev. McNary. Internment at Oakwood Cemetery.
(Source: Racine Weekly, publication March 27, 1903)
More About Henry Lytle
Henry Lytle, of the firm of Henry Lytle & Sons, dealers in hardware, agricultural implements, hard and soft coal, flour and feed, at Somers Station, Somers Township, Kenosha County, Wisconsin, was born June 5, 1844, at Spring Prairie, Walworth County, Wisconsin. He was the son of Adams and Maria (Carswell) Lytle.
The paternal grandfather of Henry Lytle, was Andrew Lytle, who was born in Ireland and came to America in youth, settling first in Pennsylvania, but later moving to New York. He came West with the early pioneers into Yorkville township, Racine County, and died at Ives Grove at the age of ninety-two years. He was a Revolutionary soldier, but turned his sword into a pruning hook and became a farmer. His wife bore the name of Eliza and they both lived to old age, rearing a large family of children.
Adams Lytle, the father of Henry, was born December 10, 1792, in New York, where his wife was born April 19, 1802. They were married November 21, 1822, and they had ten children as follows:
Jane, deceased and wife of W.P. Goff, died in Kansas
John went to California in 1850 but has been lost sight of by the family
Margaret, deceased, was the wife of Daniel Bull, brother of Stephen Bull of Racine
Mary, widow of Daniel Clark, a resident of New York
Eliza died in infancy
Andrew is in Edlorado, Kans
Nathaniel died at Somers Station
Lydia is the widow of David Secor of near Waterford, Racine County
Adams, Jr. who was a soldier in the Civil War, a member of Company H, 22nd Wisconsin V.I. died in the service
and Henry.
Adms Lytle came to Wisconsin in 1838 and always followed farming. With his wife he settled in Spring Prairie Township, Walworth County, but a few years later moved to Racine County, where he bought a farm of eighty acres in Yorkville township. Prior to his decrease, he moved to Mt. Pleasant township and died there in 1860, aged sixty-eight years. His widow survived until 1888 dying aged eighty-six years. She was a consistent member of the Presbyterian Church. Adams Lytle was a survivor of the Mexican War and he was man of prominence in Yorkville Township, of which he was treasurer at one time.
Henry Lytle was reared a farmer boy and obtained his education in the district schools. When seventeen years old he went to Racine and worked n the butcher shop of Daniel Bull until August 11, 1862, when he enlisted in Company H., 22nd Wis. V.I. He was mustered out as a corporal, his promotions being the reward of personal bravery.
After the war, Mr. Lytle returned home and farmed in Mt. Pleasant Township until 1886, and then moved into Somers Township, where he continued to farm for the next five years. In 1891 he quit the farm and bought out the general business of Allen Williams at Somers Station, which he still conducts, having associated with him in the business his sons, George H. and Adams L., both capable young business men.
On January 10, 1867, Mr. Lytle was united in marriage with Miss Amanda Ann McHuron, daughter of David L. and Catherine McHuron, early settlers in Paris Township, and afterward residents of Mt. Pleasant Township, Racine County. The father died there aged eighty-two years, but the mother still survives. Mr. and Mrs. Lytle have had eight children, four sons and four daughters, the first-born dying in infancy, the others being: George H., of Green Bay, Wisconsin, where he is superintendent of the electric light plant, married Annie Johnson and they have two children, Bernice and George W.; Catherine married John Haigh, and they live in Somers Township; and have two daughters, Mildred L. and Edith. Edith A. died at the age of nineteen years; William N. is of Gallatin County, Mont. Clarence A., Adams L., and Mary J. live at home.
Mrs. Lytle is a Baptist in religious belief, but as there is no Baptist Church at this place, she and her husband attend and liberally contribute to the support of the Presbyterian Church. Politically he is a Republican and he has been elected by his party as Town Treasurer both of Yorkville and Mt. Pleasant Townships in times past. He belongs to the Harvey Post G.A.R. at Racine and is prominent in the Order of Woodmen of America. He fills the office of president of the Woodmen Hall Association, and for several years was consul of the camp.
(Source: Biographical Record of Prominent and Representative Men of Racine and Kenosha Counties Wisconsin, J.H. Beers & Co. 1906)
"The Henry Lytle & Sons general store has been sold to Kansasville persons who will take over the business December 1st."
(Source: Racine Journal Nov 12, 1941)
"Henry Lytle and son received a binder and a mower last week from the Champion Machine Company."
(Source: Racine Daily Feb. 8, 1899)
Celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Ms. Henry Lytle celebrated their golden wedding at their home in the village of Somers on January 20, 1917. On January 10, 1867, Miss Amanda McHuron, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D.L. McHuron of Mt. Pleasant and Henry Lytle, son of the late Mrs. and Mrs. Adams and Marie Lytle of Spring Prairie, were united in marriage. The bride of 50 years ago was born in New York state and came with her parents to Raine County when a young woman. The groom was born at Spring Prairie 73 years ago. After their marriage they resided in Mt. Pleasant ad Yorkville in Racine County and cam to Somers in 1885 where they lived on a farm until about 15 years ago when Mr. Lytle engaged in the hardware and feed business at the village.
(Racine Journal Times January 27, 1917)
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| Edith Lytle Oakwood Cemetery (Source: Photo by Larry & Linda Kopet, US GenWebWisconsin) |
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| George Lytle Oakwood Cemetery (Source: Photo by Larry & Linda Kopet, US GenWebWisconsin) |
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