Biography extracted from History of Sauk County, Wisconsin Chicago: Western Historical Company, published 1880.

Reedsburg:

Henry Grote, farmer, Sec. 22; P. O. Reedsburg; born in Hanover, Germany, Feb. 11, 1840; his father, Mr. George Grote, died several years ago, in Germany; Mr. H. Grote came to America, and direct to Reedsburg, in 1860. In 1861, he enlisted in Co. A, 19th W.V.I., and became corporal of the company; passed through all the campaigns of his regiment, and was mustered out in August of 1865. In October of 1867, he was married to Midd Dora Hieming, who was born in Hanover, Germany, Sept. 6, 1849; they have four children-Levi, Bertha, Willie and Paulina. Mr. and Mrs. Grote belong to St. Peter's Lutheran Church. Mr. Grote has served on the Town Board.

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