W. C. Seehausen, county clerk of Macoupin County and a prominent citizen
of Carlinville, was born in Will County, Illinois, March 8, 1859, and is a
son of Christopher and Ellen (Heintze) Seehausen. His parents, who were
natives of Germany, came to America in 1856; his father followed the trade
of a shoemaker throughout his entire life. They were parents of the
following children: Sophia (Forbes); W. C, subject of this biography; Ella;
Gustavus C; Mary; August H.; and Henry, who died at the age of two years. In
religious belief the family were Lutherans.
W. C. Seehausen attended
the public schools for a time, and then learned the trade of a shoemaker
which he followed successfully until 1899. In that year he was appointed
deputy county clerk and served with such satisfaction that in the fall of
1902 he was the unanimous choice of the Democratic party for county clerk,
and was elected by a majority of 1121 votes. He is a man of upright
character and sterling principles, and is worthy of the hearty support of
the people. He has always taken a deep interest in local issues and
educational matters in particular. While living in Staunton, Macoupin
County, he was a member of the Board of Education and for three successive
terms was elected to the office of tax collector. He served one term as a
member of the Board of Supervisors, representing Staunton township. He has
always been an enthusiastic Democrat and works hard for his party's success.
He is deeply interested in the welfare of Carlinville and Macoupin County,
throughout which he is well known.
In 1883, Mr. Seehausen was united
in marriage with Elizabeth Hassett, a native of Indiana, and they are
parents of the following children: Helen; Laura; Minnie, deceased; Walter
A.; Agnes, deceased; and Nora. Religiously, our subject and his wife are
devout members of the German Lutheran Church.
Extracted 2018 May 04 by Norma Hass from Biographical Sketches of Leading Citizens of Macoupin County, Illinois, published in 1904, pages 27-28.
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