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.1191

James W. Vanderhoff, Eureka; dealer in general line of hardware and tinware; does about $3,000 business per annum; established Sept. 1, 1877. He first located in Darien, Walworth Co., fall of 1848, and lived there until fall of 1860; then to Packwaukee, Wis., where he dealt in general merchandise six years, and a part of the time was engaged in steamboating and built several boats and barges, carrying on traffic between the latter place and Green Bay until fall of 1869, when he moved to Eureka, and began work as engineer in a saw-mill two years; then in a flouring-mill until he began in hardware business. Was born in Deerfield, Oneida Co., N.Y., Sept. 30, 1827, where he lived until he was twenty-one years of age, and went with his parents to Wisconsin. Was married, in Packwaukee, Wis., Oct. 12, 1854, to Miss Harriet A. Aldrich, who was born in Cortland Co., N.Y. They have two children- Ella L., now married to Mr. Madison Rounds, and live near Eureka; Harry A. at home; Susan deceased; Ray W. deceased. Mr. V. enlisted in C. B., 22d W.V.I., fall of 1864; was in service six months; but did not leave the State, and was mustered out at Madison in June, 1865. He is a member of the M.E. Church of his village.