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.1153

W. F. Larish, foreman machinery, Foster & Jones; was born in Columbia, Penn., Jan. 31, 1843; learned his trade in Philadelphia; enlisted Oct. 10, 1861, in Co. D, 84th Penn. V. I. as private; served until mustered out, July, 1865; during this time Mr. L. was with the regiment in eighteen general engagements, in addition to skirmishes; was at "Petersburg," "Wilderness," "Spottsylvania Court House," and the surrender of Lee; came to Wisconsin to settle, in January, 1880; located in Oshkosh; was married in Luzerne Co., Penn., Aug. 27, 1868, to Hattie E. Downing, of that country; they have two children- Frank A. and Arthur; is a member of I.O.O.F. of Philadelphia.