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

Reedsburg:

W. A. Wyse, attorney, Reedsburg; was born July 27, 1844, in Claremont N.H,; when he was between 5 and 6 years old, his parents came to Leland's Mills, a town on Honey Creek, Sauk Co., Wis., and, after living there four or five years, removed to Sauk City; his father, David A., died in August, 1844. Mr. Wyse gained his education in common schools and at Madison University; he began teaching when only 14 years old, and taught for two winters. While at Madison University, in April, 1861, he enlisted in Co. K. 1st, W.V.I., known as the Governors Guard, or Fairchild's Company; this enlistment was for the three-months service, and in the August following the regiment was mustered out, but Mr. W. re-enlisted in Co. K, 13th W.V.I. Oct. 9, 1861; was appointed Corporal May 12, 1863; March 1, 1865, he was made Sergeant of the company and acted for some time as Sergeant Major; re-enlisted as a veteran Jan. 19, 1864; was in the Army of the West, and participated in all the campaigns of the regiment; was discharged at San Antonio, Texas, Nov. 24, 1865. Sept 25, 1867, he was married to Mary E., daughter of Dr. Sallade, who was born March 14, 1849; they have three children living and one dead; his eldest Lena L., was born Oct. 27, 1871; Belle E. was born March 16, 1876, and his son William H. was born Oct. 22, 1878. Mr. W. has been Justice of the Peace for six years; has also served as Town Clerk, Attorney, Police Justice, Court Commissioner and Village Clerk. He is a Mason, and a member of the Grand Army of the Republic; he is of Universalistic faith, and in politics a Democrat.

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