From the book History of Walworth County Wisconsin, by Albert Clayton Beckwith, 
publ. 1912 - Pages 674 - 675
 
B. J. BAUMANN.  A list of Walworth county's honored and successful families 
would be incomplete were there failure to make specific mention of the well-
known farmer and representative citizen whose name introduces this biographical 
review, for his life has been one of industry, honor and public spirit, 
resulting in good to everyone with whom he has had dealings, whether in 
business or social life.  He has won success because he has persevered in 
pursuit of a worthy purpose, gaining thereby a satisfactory reward, and setting 
an example not unworthy to be emulated by others, especially the young and the 
discouraged.
 
B. J. BAUMANN, well known farmer in the vicinity of Burlington, Wisconsin, was 
born in Racine county, this state, on March 26, 1876.  He is the son of Peter 
and Dina (GIEBEL) BAUMANN, both born in Germany where they spent their 
childhood, emigrating to America when young, he coming to Racine county, 
Wisconsin, in 1854, she having preceded him there in 1850, and there they were 
married.  The father's death occurred on June 30, 1897.  His widow survives, 
being now advanced in years.  Ten children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Peter 
BAUMANN, eight of whom are living.  In politics the father was a Democrat, and 
in religious matters a devout Catholic.
 
B. J. BAUMANN, of this review, was reared on the home farm, and there assisted 
with the general work when a boy, and he received his education in the common 
schools in Racine county, and early in life he directed his attention to 
farming for a livelihood, which he has followed to the present time, having 
been very successful as a general farmer and stock raiser.  He is now the owner 
of one of the choice farms in Spring Prairie township, Walworth county, 
consisting of one hundred and fifty-nine acres, which he has placed under a 
high state of improvement and cultivation, and he makes a specialty of 
dairying, keeping well informed on this and all matters pertaining to his 
chosen life-work.  He has a very pleasant home and maintains a good set of 
outbuildings on his place.
 
Politically, Mr. BAUMANN is a Democrat and more or less active in local party 
affairs.  He is at present school treasurer.  In religious matters he belongs 
to St. Charles Catholic church, being a liberal supporter of the same.
 
Mr. BAUMANN was married in 1903 to Emma REESMAN, who was born in Racine county, 
Wisconsin on August 23, 1876.  She is the daughter of Frank and Elizabeth 
(FISHMAN) REESMAN, both born in Germany, from which country they emigrated to 
America in early life, locating in Racine county, this state, the father in 
1851 and the mother in 1844, and there they were married, and to them three 
children were born, two of whom are living at this writing.  Mr. REESMAN was 
twice married, his first wife being known in her maidenhood as Elizabeth RAU, 
by whom eleven children were born, three of whom are living.  The death of 
Frank REESMAN occurred on April 4, 1907.  His widow is living in Burlington, 
this state.  To Mr. and Mrs. BAUMANN five sons have been born, all of whom 
survive namely: George Francis, Ralph William, Elmer Bernard, Waldo Joseph, and 
Mark Henry.

Submitted By:  Carol
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