W.H. Eighmey, aged 62 years, died of pneumonia at his home in Tyrone last Friday evening. His wife died last June and his daughter Etta in July. Mr. Eighmey was a kind and loving husband and father and will be much missed by his many friends as well as in the family circle. Funeral services were held by Rev. Jefferson at the Forest Center schoolhouse, Monday. (3-1-1901)28


Wm. H. Eighmey died at his home at Tyrone, Saturday, Feb. 23, 1900, after a few days sickness with grippe, aged about 62 years. Deceased was born in New York state in (crossed out) and when a mere lad moved with his parents to Southern Wisconsin. When twelve years of age his parents moved to Barron County. Here he lived and was married and about five years ago moved to Tyrone where he has since resided. His beloved wife was called to the valley of death last June and and (sic) a daughter, Etta, a month later and now the taking of the father makes three deaths in the family in eight months. Eight children are still living, six daughters and two sons.
Mr. Eighmey was well thought of by all, was an honorable and upright citizen and kind neighbor. The family has the sympathy of all in this their sad bereavement. The funeral was held Monday, Feb. 25, Rev. Jefferson officiating.

History of Chetek26

It is not now known who was the first white settler on the site of the city. In March, 1872, when B. L. Eighmy arrived, with his two brothers, William and O.W., he found five settlers here, all located in what is now the south end of town, on what was subsequently laid out as the first village plat. These were D. M. Beagle, Duane Tuller, C. P. Tuller (usually known as "Cobe"), Walter L. Morrison and W. B. Lampman. They were engaged mostly in hunting and trapping. Mr. Eighmy, who is still living, first settled on a farm three miles south. but before long became a merchant in the village, or on the village site.

Headstone says “aged 62 YRS 1 MO 17 D’S” which would make his birth date Jan 5, 1839.36