He then learned the trade of plasterer .
He then left for Wisconsin in 1845 , spending about a year in Galena , Illinois , then settled in New Diggings where on March 17 , 1846 he would marry Amanda Criss , a native of Wheeling .
He then learned the trade of plasterer , and left for Wisconsin in 1845 , spending about a year in Galena , Illinois , then settled in New Diggings where on March 17 , 1846 he would marry Amanda Criss , a native of Wheeling .