Welcome to Community Member Profiles
People Who Shaped Wauwatosa
Wauwatosa has always been shaped by the people who called it home — from the Native peoples who first inhabited this land to the countless residents across every walk of life whose contributions left a lasting mark on our city’s history.
Explore profiles of the individuals who shaped Wauwatosa, brought to life through historical research. From vital records and family roots to the contributions that defined their time in our community, each profile offers a glimpse into the real people behind our city’s story.
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Rev. Enoch Downs Underwood
Rev. Enoch Downs Underwood, Virginia-born pioneer, co-founded Wauwatosa’s First Baptist Church, sheltered freedom seekers on the Underground Railroad, and became a prominent Wisconsin abolitionist.
