JOHN WINFIELD MONSTED, M. D. A physician and surgeon of wide experience and thorough capabilities, Doctor Monsted has practiced at New London and in Waupaca County for the past six years. Prior to coming to New London he followed his profession in Dodge County.

Doctor Monsted was born at Hartland, Waukesha County, Wisconsin, February 26, 1870, a son of 0. T. and Anna (Landers) Monsted. His parents have lived in Waukesha County since 1843, and his father was one of the pioneer farmers there.

One of three children, Doctor Monsted grew up on a farm, was educated in the public schools, and for three years taught school. His ambition was for a profession, and largely with means of his own earning he entered the Detroit College of Medicine, where he was graduated M. D. in 1894. Immediately after his graduation he located for practice in Dodge County and remained there for sixteen years. In 1910 he removed to New London and has since acquired a large practice and high standing as a physician in that community. He is serving as a United States Pension surgeon.

Doctor Monsted is a stockholder in the First National Bank of New London, and for thirteen years was a republican county committeeman while living in Dodge County. He is a member of the Congregational Church, belongs to the Masonic Lodge, to the Royal Arch Chapter and is a member of the Order of Beavers. He is also first lieutenant Medical Reserve Corps, and is an enthusiastic, and well known sharpshooter, having taken many prizes for his skill.
During WWI he served at Camp Robinson (now Camp McCoy) for 2 years.

In 1895 he married Miss Beatrice Nixon of Fergus, Ontario, Canada. Doctor and Mrs. Monsted have three children, John W. Jr., Robert and Beatrice.