History of northern Wisconsin: containing an account of its settlement, growth, development, and resources, an extensive sketch of its counties, cities, towns and villages, their improvements, industries, manufactories, biographical sketches, portraits of prominent men and early settlers, views of county seats, etc. Chicago: Western Historical Co., 1881. p.1144

R. P. Eighme, lawyer; came to Oshkosh in September, 1850; engaged in the practice of law until 1865, when he engaged in the manufacture of lumber at Oconto, Wis., and continued in that business for five years; he carried on logging business until 1876. In 1877 he resumed the practice of his profession; Mr. Eighme was born in Hamburg, Erie Co., N.Y., Sept. 20, 1823; read law with Geo. W. Clinton and Nichols, of Buffalo, N.Y. He has held various offices since coming to Wisconsin, Register of the State Land Office, member of the Assembly and several city and town positions. He was candidate for state Senator on the Democratic ticket when the district was Republican by a majority of 1,5000, and was defeated by only 45 votes. Mr. Eighme was married at Buffalo, N.Y., to Sarah M. Tanner; she died in May, 1877, leaving three children- Anna Lydia, now Mrs. John A. Bishop, of Deadwood; Carrie E., now Mrs. Chas. N. Black, of Chicago; and Richard S.