Joseph August Hinschberger was born March 18, 1890 to Andrew and Maria (Stroh) in Mansfield Township. He has the distinction of being the first individual to survive an appendectomy (at the age of 9) in that area thru the use of chloroform. He was operated on by five doctors on the dining room table in the Pius Stroh, Sr. home.
Joseph was married to Margaret Heaney, who was born December 22, 1891, at Waupoca, Wisconsin. The marriage took place on June 15, 1915, at Colby, Wisconsin.
Three daughters were born to Joseph and Margaret: Irene Mary (Mrs. John Manstrom), Marguerite (Mrs. R. O. Nicol) and Carroll (Mrs. C. E. Padhasky).
In 1926, the Hinschbergers operated a silver fox ranch called "Eyota". Selling the foxes in 1942, they leased the land and went traveling.
Joe died on August 3, 1953. Margaret, always active in her church, suffered a stroke and died July 6, 1975. She was an accomplished pianist and active in the Democratic Party.
Source: Barnes County History 1976 Page 103