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.1177

G. Olds, manufacturer omnibuses. Trade extends over all the Western country; now employs two men; established in 1866. He was born Nov. 23, 1815, and lived in his native place until he was thirty years of age and learned his trade; he went to Brockville, Canada West, and carried on a shop twenty years; had a large trade and employed eight to ten men; after which he went to Neenah, Wis., and made the first omnibus in that country; he was married in Canada to Miss Ellen English; she was born in Ireland. They have three sons and one daughter- William H. (married and living in Chicago); Anna (now married to John McGloyn and living in Marinette, Wis.); Augustus G. (traveling and working at the millwright business); and Robert (working with his father).