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-twenty years; removed to the farm of 120 acres he now owns in 1873. Mr. Olds married Miss Fannie Kelse June 19, 1852 ; they have two son.s - William J. and Albert G. Mr. Olds is a Republican, and is liberal in his religious views, supporting all creeds alike. He enlisted, Feb. 5, 1862, in the 13th W.V. I.; was with his regiment in Kani^as, and was left sick at Lawrence ; he recovered and joined a Kansas regiment in pursuit of Quantrell, and had many sharp fights. He rejoined his regiment at Fort Henry, and helped to pursue Forrest; was again taken sick at Fort Donelson, and rejoined his regiment at Stevenson, Ala.; the regiment did guard duty and fought guerrillas until the close of the war; it was discharged April 1, 1865.

CHRISTOPHER OI.ESON, finmer. Sees. U and 17 ; P. 0. Palmyra ; born in Norway, Feb. 2G, 1834; came to America and to Pahnyra via the lakes and Milwaukee; settled on the firm he now owns of 140 acres in 1865. Married Mi-s Margaret Anderson, of Palmyra, Nov. 17, 1859 j they have seven children - Joseph, Oscar J., Jacob, Isaac, Samuel, Clara, May and Ada L. Miss Josie has taught several terms of school in Jefferson, Walworth and Adams Cos. Mr. Oleson is a Republican, and the family are members of the Lutheran Church, of which Mr. 0. has been Trustee and Director.

OLE OLESOIV, farmer, Sec. 35; P. 0. Palmyra; born in Norway April 29, 1836; came to Ameriea_in 1849, locating in Palmyra, where he has since lived. Heenlisted in 1861 in the 15th W.V. I., and was in the battles of Island No. 10. Stone River, Perryville, Franklin, Chickamauga, Lookout Mountain and Knoxville, and fought with Sherman to Atlanta ; was in the battle of Jonesboro, (Ja., and the battles of Franklin and Nashville, Tenn. ; honorably discharged in February, 1865. He located on the farm he now owns of eighty-one acres in 1874. Married Mi.ss JIary (lilbertson April 8, 1874; they have two children - Otto and Lena. Mr. Oleson is a Republican and a member of the Lutheran Church.

RICHARD PEARDOK, M. D., D. D. S., Palmyra; born in Devonshire, P^ngland, Jan. 18, 1843. He came to America with his parents May 24, 1846, locating in Eagle, Waukesha Co., Wis., where his parents still reside; was, in his youth, a farmer, and was interested in the study of medicine at an early age, and began the study of dentistry in 1868, entering the Philadelphia Dental College in 1870 ; he graduated, after a full course of study, Feb. 29, 1872. The Doetor entered the Medical Department of the University of Pennsylvania in 1874, graduating, after a full oouise with the highest honors, March 10, 1876. By close application to business for the past nine years, as well as his thorough course of study at the best medical and dental colleges in America, he has obtained a high position among VVisconsin physicians. He is an active member of the State Dental Society ; also of the Alumni Association of the Pennsylvania University. The Doctor is a Republican in polities, liberal in religion, was baptized in the Protestant Episcopal Church, and is a member of Palmyra L^dge, No. 68, A., F. & A. M.

JOHN PEARSE, watch and clock maker and jeweler. Palmyra; born in Devonshire, lingland, Aug. S, 1805 ; he served a five years' apprenticeship at his business in England ; opened a .shop in Biddeford in 1833, and followed the business until 1845, when he came to America; began in business at St. Johns, Canada, where he resided until 1854, when he located in Janesville, Wis. ; in 1858, on account of ill health in his family, he removed to his present location in Palmyra; he has the largest stock of watches, clocks and jewelry in the village. Mr. Pearsa married Miss Ann Mill, of Cornwall, England, in 1832; they h:ive two children - Henry and Charlotte. Mr. Pearse is a Republican in politics, and is in sympathy with the M. E. Church.

CHARLES B. PECK, General Manager of C. & L. H. R. R., Port Huron, Mich. ; born in Steuben Co., N. Y., Aug. 10, 1840; he came to Wisconsin in 1848, and lived in Palmyra until 1856, when he attended Albion Academy one year ; he then attended Carroll College, Waukesha, where he learned telegraphy, and began life as a railroad man ; was appointed station agent at Brodhead, Wis., at the age of 19, where he remained until the spring of 1863, when he enlisted in the 36th W. V. I., and was afterward Quartermaster of the regiment ; he served till the close of the war, having attained the rank of brevet Major. He went to Kansas in 1867 as GeneralTreight Apent of the L., L. & G. R. R., and was made Superintendeut of the line in 1872; in the fall of 1874, he went to Detroit, Mich., as Western General Freight Agent of the G. T. R. R., and organized the lake transportation business of the Une; Mr. Peck was transferred to General Freight Agent of the C. & L. H. R. R., and was made Superintendent in 1877, Receiver and General Manager in 1878, which position he still holds ; he is also President of the Chicago and State Line Extension R. R. now building from Chicago eastward to the Chicago & Lake Huron R. R.

WILLIAM PIPER, firmer. Sec. 1 ; P. 0. Palmyra ; born in Palmyra, Jefferson Co., Wis., July 4, 1844 ; has spent his life and been educated in his native State ; located on the farm he now owns, of 135 acres in 1856, and married Miss Margaret J., dau2;hter of William and Mary Craig, of Palmyra, Nov. 12, 1866 ; they have three children - Herbert J., Elmer G. and Myron A. Mr. Piper is a stanch

Republican, and is now a Supervisor of Palmyra ; is also Clerk of Union School District No. 2, of Pal* niyra, Sullivan, Eagle and Ottaway. Is liberal in religion. Mr. Piper is a member of the Jefferson Co. Agricultural Society, and is raising Durluim grade cattle, Morgan horses and the American Improved Spanish Merino sheep.

T. R. <Jl^Al<EV, boot and shoe maker and dealer, Palmyra; born in Norway Jan. 10, 1844; came to America in 1864, and opened a boot and shoo manufacturing establishment in Palmyra in 1875, which he continues under the firm name of Qualey & Messerschmidt ; the firm arc manufacturing handmade boots and shoes, which they supply to customers by wholesale and retail ; they make a specialty of a heavy winter boot with a separate lining which can be taken out and dried when damp; having a long experience, they are enabled to guarantee satisfaction in price and (juality of goods. Mr. Qualey married Miss Annie Nelson, of Walworth Co., Wis., in 18G(i; they have five children - Henry, Amanda M., Frank, Annie and Ruth. Mr. Qualey is a Republican, and is Conductor in the Palmyra Lodge, I. 0. 0. P.

C. F". RAVX, mulder and foundry machinist. Palmyra; born in Copenhagen, Denmark, March 8, 1828 ; came to America in 1848, locating in Milwaukee, where he was in charge of the Union Foundry, the Milwaukee Thrashing Machine Work.*, and many other shops, about thirty yejrs ; he bought the Palmyra Machine Works May 1, 1879, where he has a bra-s and iron foundry, machine shop, planingmill and blacksmith shop ; he builds thrashing machines, horse-powers, and does repairing of all kinds : is also rebuildini; his shop and putting in new machinery entire, and proposes to do a largo business. Mr. Ravn married Mrs. Magdalena Werner in 1873 ; they have one son - John M., born June 5, 1877. Mr. R. is a Republican, and is one of the oldest members of Lodge No. 1, Society of Drui<"s, Milwaukee. Joseph Werner is now in charge of his father's shop, and Jacob Werner is in ihe shop also; Margaret Werner is witli her parents in the village.

JOHN C. REED, farmer and manufacturer, Palmyra; born in Somersetshire, England, in 1841 ; I he e:irly part of his life was spent in England; came to America in 185!', locating in Canada; removed to Walworth Co., Wis., where he engaged in farming; thence to Sullivan, Jefferson Co., where he owned a saw-mill. Mr. Reed settled in Palmyra in 1874, where he engaged in manufacturing. He is a Republican in politics, and has served as Supervisor of the village, and was elected Chairman of the Town Board in lS7it. Married Miss E.-ther Northey in 18t)0; they have five children - Lottie E., Clara N., Albert J., Alice M. and Jimery. Mr. Reed is a member in good standing of the Masonic Fraternity, and is liberal in religion.

SUMLAR A. REED, clerk of the C, M. & St. P. R. R., Palmyra; born in Sullivan. Jefferson Co., Wis., Feb. Itl, 184;) ; he has spent his life and been educated in his native State, completing his education at Milton College in 1870 ; he began as a railroad man the same year, and ha.s since followed the business; was appointed to his present position in November, 1872; owing to the absence of Mr. Z. Willson, the agent, the railroad and express busine.'s is done by Mr. Reed and his assistant, D. L. Grant. Mr. Reed is a member of Palmyra Lodge, A., F. & A. M. ; also of Palmyra Lodge, I. 0. 0. F. ; ho is a Republican. His parents, Darius and Marietta Reed, still live on their farm in Sullivan.

JANE RINEH ART, teacher; P. O. Palmyra; born in Schoharie Co., N. Y., April 6, 1838; came to Wisconsin with her parents in 1843, locating in Darien, Wis., where they lived about three years; in 184(5, they removed to Palmyra, where Mr. Rinehart died June 4, 1871. Mrs. Rinehart is still living with her daughter at their plea.sant home two miles from Palmyra, where they own seventy-four acres of land. Miss Rinehart is a well-known teacher in Walworth Co , where she taught thirteen years; she also taught about three years in Jefferson and Waukesha Cos., and two years in Schoharie Co., N. Y.

JAMES RUNDLE, farmer. Sees. 16 and 17; P. 0. Palmyra ; born in Cornwall, England, in September, 1816 ; came to America May 27, 1849, locating in Palmyra, where he has since lived ; settled on the farm he now owns of 185 acres in 1859. Married Miss Mary Furse in September, 1849; they have eight children - Elizabeth, John, Mary, George, Emma, Clara, Edward and Frederick. Mr. Rundle is a Republican, and is liberal in his religious views.

OLE ISArKERSAN, farmer. Sees. 23 and 26; P. O. Palmyra; born in Norway May 24, 1823; came to America in 1847. locating in Palmyra, where he hiis since lived; owns 187 acres of land. Married Miss Isabel Oleson in 1847 ; they have four children - Mary, Gurena, Sevren and Otto. Mr. Saukersan is a Republican ; the family are members of the Lutheran Church. He came to America a poor man, and, through honest industry, has a good farm and home.

CASI.UIR SCHENECKENBl'LL,, miller. Palmyra; born in Baden, Germany, in 1824; came to America in 1854, locating in Dane Co., Wis., where he was in the milling business; removed to Watertown in 1856, and has been milling in Jefferson Co. most of the time since; he bought the mill he now owns in 1873. Mr. S. married Miss AgOLS Bolt, of Delafield, in 18(51. He is a Democrat and a member of the Catholic Church. He learned his business in Germany, began at 14 years of age, and has been in the business all his life ; he grinds flour and feed of all kinds, and, with his long experience, feels able to give satisl'action to his jiatrons.

FKAIVK P. STEEIjE, photographer, Palmyra; born in Koshkonong, Jefferson Co., Wis., Aug. 25, 1852; hi.s parents, Samuel and Olive Steele, were among the first settlers in Jefferson Co.; Mr. Steele learned his business in Whitewater and in Milwaukee, where he studied under Sherman and Leitich, mastering the India ink and crayon work ; he also executes water-color paintings; has devoted almost his entire time to his profession for the past six years, and has met with the best of success. Mr. Steele married Miss Alma 0. Masters, of Jefferson, April 19, 1879. He is a Republican in politics and liberal in religion.

WIIjLjIAM C SQUIER, physician and surgeon. Palmyra ; born in Wethersfield, Vt., Sept. 2, 1815 ; the early part of his life was spent in Vermont ; he removed to Ohio in 18B9, where he began the study of medicine, graduating at the Botanical Medical College, Cincinnati; returning to New Hampshire, in 1847, he practiced two years; came to Jefferson Co., in 1849, and practiced in Jefferson, Walworth and Waukesha Cos.; after ten years, he returned to New Hampshire, where ho lived and practiced another decade; he settled in Palmyra in 1869, where he now has a pleasant home. The Doctor married Miss P.rsis Marble, of Cornish, N. H., who was born Oct. 17, 1818 ; had six children ; only one is living, Etta, now the wife ot L. M. Newman, of Chippewa Palls, Wis., their son, Algernon M , Assistant Surgeon U. S. A., died in the service July 29, 1867. The Doctor and wife are among the well and favorably known pioneers of Jeffer.^on Co. He is a strong advocate of the Republican party, and is liberal in bis views on religious matters.

JOSMITA THAYER, farmer. See. 19 and 30; P. 0. Palmyra; born in Berkshire Co., Mass., Aug. 1 6, 1 820 ; he is among the very first settlers in Southern Wisconsin, as he came to Rock Co. in December, 1837, and settled in Fulton, where he engaged in the usual work of opening up a nsw country ; he removed to the farm he now owns of 512 acres in November, 1842, and began with wild land and a K,g house ; had no neighbors within two miles. Mr. Thayer married Miss Diana Young, of La Prairie, Wis., June 22, 1841, who died Oct. 16, 1866, leaving seven children - Freeman, Ellen, Joseph, Louisa, Alice, Joshua and Matie : the last two are twins, and all were born on the old homestead in Palmyra. Mr. Thayer married Mrs. Martha E. Morse, of Lake Mills, Wis., Feb. 6, 1867. He is one of the successful pioneers who, by remaining upon his first location, has made a home and competence for himself and family ; his ir)Come tax in 18G3 was the largest in Jefferson Co. ; he is now breeding Merino sheep, Holstein cattle, horses, hogs, etc. Mr. T. is a stanch Republican, and has been a Supervisor and Assessor in Palmyra, and is io sympathy with the Universalist Church. Freeman Thayer enlisted in the 1st W. V. C.; was discharged on account of disability ; again enlisted in the 38th W. V. I., and served as 1st Sergeant ; was with (j-raut at Richmond, Petersburg, in the Shenandoah Valley, etc. ; served until the close of the war.

AlIttUST TISCHAEFER, proprietor of the Stewart House, Palmyra; b)rn in Milwaukee, Wis., in 1814 ; he enlisted in the 49th Mo. V. I., and was at Centr.ilia, Mo., when the guerrilla Quantrell murdered 150 people of the town. The regiment took part in the capture of Spanish Fort and Mobile, Ala., and was discharged in October, 1865. Mr. Tischaefer returned to Milwaukee, where he was in the boot and shoe business, and afterward kept the Clifton House, ihen the Railroad House. He opened the Stewart House in 1876; has also a soda water factory, and is doing a very satisfactory business. Mr. Tischaefer married Miss Paulina Geisjiman, of Milwaukee; they have three children - Clara, Gertie and Cora. Mr. Tischaefer is independent in politics and religion.

ROYAIi J. WASHBLRX, merchant and tiuner. Palmyra; born in Eaton, Madison Co., N. Y., June 6, 1839. The early part of his life was spent in his native State. He came to Wisconsin in 1853, and begao life as a tinner's apprentice ; was bound out for a term of five years. Mr. Washburn bought the tools and fixtures of J. Carpenter, and began business for himself Aug. 8, 1860, on a capital of S96. By close attention to his business, he has constantly increased it. Built his present store when in partnership with M. Holmes, who was succeeded by C. D. Hibbard in 1876. Washburn & Hibbard are carrying the largest sto^k of hardware and drugs in Palmyra. Mr. Washburn married Miss Emily I., only daughter of A. C. Harlow, of Little Prairie, Wis., Dee. 6, 1859 ; they have one son - Lucian H., born Nov. 30, 18()5. Mr. Washburn is a Republican, and was a member of the Town Board at the time of the incorporation of the village ; has also been Village Treasurer. He was cashier for Ira Bidwell at the time of the building of the Bidwell House, and was in charge of about $30,000. He is at present building a new store beside the one he occupies, of the same size, 25x60 feet. Mr. Washburn has led a busy life, and is well known as a reliable business man.

MILES WILBUR, farmer, Sees. 27 and 22, Palmyra, and Sec. 13, Cold Spring; P. 0. Palmyra; born in Smyrna. Chenango Co., N. Y., July 10, 1818; came to Wisconsin in November, 1842, locating next April on IGO acres, which he improved, and on which he resided about eighteen years ; sold the farm and removed to Palmyra, where he engaged in manufacturing brick, buying and selling land, and various town business about twenty-five years. He was prominently identified with the incorporation of the village, and with the development of its business interests. He purchased forty acres of the old homestead in 1875, where he has a pleasant home. Married ^Miss Lavina Duncan Sept. 10, 1839, who died July 31, 1845. Nov. 3, 1845, Mr. Wilbur married Miss Phebe Potter, of Hampton, N. Y. ; they have six children - Charles H., Francis P., Miles D.. Smith D., Orla D. and John W. ; Polly L. died in Smyrna, N. Y,, June 26, 1847; Charles P. died March 8, 1849; Lyman P. died March 12, 18(i0. Mr. WHbur is a Republican, and has served as President of Palmyra, Marshal, Assessor, Collector, Constable and Deputy Sheriff; he is in sympathy with the Univer.-alist Church.

NELSOX WIIiLIS, jeweler, Palmyra ; born in Cayuga Co., N. Y.,-in 1827 ; came to Wisconsin in 1845, locating in llacine Co., where he lived fourteen years ; removed to Washington Co., where he resided iourteen years, and where he was in the jewelry business. Locating at Palmyra, he worked at his trade for a number of years and. opened a shop in 1871. He married Mrs. Almira McGibbon, of Milwaukee, Sept. 27, 1865. Mr.Willis is a Republican and member of the Close Communion Baptist Church, but believes in free communion. He suffered about thirty-five years with epilepsy and rheumatism, but is now a well man, and credits his cure to the use of Wisconsin Spring, No. 2, and the Bidwell Spring. He learned his business under the direction of three skilled workmen, and, with his practical experience of twenty-five years, is prepared to guarantee satisfaction in his work, also in price and f|uality of goods.

Xi. C. WILLSON, Palmyra; born in Pahnyra, Jefferson Co., May 1, 1845; son of Reuben Willson, and is the first white child born in Palmyra ; has spent his life and been educated in his native town ; attended the Lincoln Commercial College in Milwaukee in 1861. Mr. Willson was clerk in the depot at Palmyra twelve years ; was also with J. C. Reed in the wagon manufacturing business. He married Miss Nellie Porter, of Palmyra, Dec. 28, 1869; they have one daughter - Blanche, born Feb. 18, 1873. Mr. Willson is a Republican, and has served as Town Treasurer twiije. Ho is a member in good standing of Palmyra Lodge, No. 68, A., F. & A. M.; also of Waukesha Chapter, No. 37.

IflRS. B. R. WILLSON, matron of the State Industrial School for girls, Milwaukee ; Mrs. Willson was born in Allegany Co., N. Y., Aug. 27, 1827. The early part of her life was spent iu New York, where she was educated. In 1845, she married Z. Willson, and came with him to Palmyra, where she has since resided; they have three daughters - Mary A., Etna E. and Jessie Z. iNLiry A. is the wife of Orra Sherman, of Palmyra; Etna and Jessie are students in the village school. Mrs. Willson was in charge of the sanitary s'ores in the hospital at .Murfree.sboro, Tenn., about three months of 1863, and was appoiuted matron of the State Industrial School July 9, 1879 ; she has a farm of 165 acres on Sees. 17 and 21.

JOHBf AXTHOX Y, veterinary surgeon, Rome ; born in Bavaria Nov. 23, 1819 ; came to America in 1827, with his parents, locating in Canton, Ohio, where they lived ten years ; removed to Wayne Co., Ohio, and lived ten years as a dealer in horses; was traveling in Ohio four years in the same business; came to Whitewater, Wis., in July, 1844; was a merchant and stock-dealer in Jefferson, about sixteen years; spent two years in California. He also owned the Exchange Hotel, in Rome, for six years. Enlisted in 1862, in 1st Wisconsin Heavy Artillery ; was stationed in and about Washington on garrison duty, and was honorably discharged in September, 1863, on account, of disability caused by chnmic rheumatism and asthma; returning, he has since lived in Rome. Mr. Anthony married Miss Catherine Miller, of Jefferson, Nov. 9, 1S44 ; they have four children - John N., Heh n M., Katie and Mary T. Mr. A. is Independent in politics, and is a member with his family of St. Mary's Catholic Church ; he is well known in Jefferson Co. as a successful pioneer, and still continues his practice as a veterinary surgeon ; his experience of forty-four years insures the most satisfactory results.

ANDREW BIECK, farmer, Rome; born in Germany in 1839; came to America in 1848 with his parents, locating in Sullivan, Jefferson Co., Wis. He enlisted in November, 1861, in 13th W_

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V. I. ; was in the battles of Cl'irkville. Fort Donelson, and in skirmish witli part of Hood's army near Decatur, Ala. ; Mr. Bieck was shot through the left arm near Huntsville, Ala., and the arm was amputated, in consequence of which he was discharged April 29, 1865, and now draws a pension. He returned to Rome where he has a pleasant home and about eight acres of land. Married Miss Katrina Pfeifter, of Sullivan, Feb. 2"2 ; they have four children - ^Ella, Lillie, Emma and George. Mr. B. is a Republican, and has been Supervisor three terms ; has one of the largest apiaries in Jefl'erson Co. Is a member of the German M. E. Church, and Rome Lodge, No. 279, I. O. 0. F.

RICHARD BOGIE, farmer. Sec. 19; P. 0. Rome; born in Fifeshire, Scotland, Jan. 28, 1823 ; spent his early life and was educated in Sco'land ; came to America in 1842, locating in Milwaukee a couple of months ; he lived in town of Ottawa, Waukesha Co., one year, and settled in Sullivan in 1843 ; worked at anything to which he could turn his hand about two years, then settled on his present farm of 248 acres ; be began with eighty acres of wild, heavily-timbered land, which he has improved and still owns. Mr. Bogie was a genuine pioneer, and has been well known as a thrasher during the past twenty years. Married Miss Isabel McFarlane about 1845, who died March 5, 1866, leaving three children - William G., Janette and Isabel. Mr. Bogie married, June 17, 1866, Mrs. Margaret Edwards ; they have two children - David and Emma. Mr. Bogie is a stalwart Republicun ; has been Supervisor, and is now Chairman of the Town Board. He united with the Free-Will Baptist Church in 1858, and was elected Deacon the same year ; has always been an earnest and active Christian ; as one of the successful pioneers of his county, ho has Durham-grade cattle, long-wool sheep, besides horses, hogs, etc.

WILLIAM BrRTON, former. Sees. 15, 22 and 23; P. 0. Oak Hill; was born in Cornwall, England, Aug. 7, 1823 ; came to America in 1844, locating in Eagle, Wis., in 1845, where he lived two years; removed to the farm he now owns of 160 acres in 1847 ; he also owns 200 acres of swamp land. He married Miss ?Jlizabeth Hooper in 1842, who died in November, 1858, leaving seven children- Daniel, Hannah. Eliza, Esther, Georgina, George and Elizabeth. Eliza and George are not living. Mr. Burton is a Republican ; is in accord with Christianity, and helps to support it. He is one of the successful farmers who besran with but little, and by his own efforts has been very successful.

BARIVARI) CARROLL, farmer. Sec. 4; P. 0. Erfurt; born in County Louth, Ireland, where he spent his younger days and was educated ; came to America in 1854; lived two years in Summit, Waukesha Co., and then settled on his farm of 160 acres. He has improved this farm, and made a home of the wilderness. Married Miss Mary Maskey, of Summit, April G, 1856; they have six children - Maggie, Thomas, James, Catherine. Maria and Julia. Mr. Carroll is a Democrat, and a member, with his family, of the Catholic Church. He came to America a poor man, and what he has he has earned himself

CHARLEN S. CART WRIGHT, farmer, Sees. 29,30 and 32; P. 0. Rome; born in Allegany Co., N. Y., Sept. 1, 1838; came to Wisconsin in June, 1842, with his father, D. Cartwright, who was among the very first of the hardy pioneer hunters and fiirmers of Jefferson Co., and now resides at Milton, Wis. Mr. Cartwright is the oldest resident of Sullivan ; has spent his life and been educated in his native State, completing his education at Albion Academy. He enlisted, in 1864, in the 1st Wis. Heavy Artillery ; was enrolling officer for three years previously. The battery was stationed at Alexandria, Va., and did guard duty until its discharge, in June, 1865. Mr. Cartwright married Miss Sarah Green, of Hebron, Oct. 15, 1863 ; they have four children - Ira B., Alna L., Dayton W. and Glenn M. Mr. C. is a stanch Republican, and has been Town Clerk for the past three years; is also President of the town insurance company, and a Trustee of the Jefferson County Agricultural Society; is liberal in religion; owns 130 acres of land and a sorghum-mill, where he makes from 3,000 to 4,000 gallons per year; also owns the Rome Cheese Factory.

PAUL W. CARTWRIGHT, farmer, Sec. 32 ; P. 0. Rome; born in 1844, in SiiUivan JefFerson Co., Wis.; is a sou of David Cartwright, and is the first white man born in the town who is now a resident ; he enlisted in the 1st W. V. C. in 1862, and was in the battles of Cape Girardeau and Chickamauga, also in the fiimous raid to Helena, Ark.; he served with the Armies of the Tennessee and Cumberland until his discharge, in 1865, having served over a year in the Post Band, at Louisville, Ky.; he re-enlisted, March 12, 1865, in Hancock's Corps, and was stationed one year about Washington, D. 0.; was in charge as Corporal of ihe Guard on the (jovernment farm four months; he resided four years in Iowa as a farmer; at the close of his military .service, removed to Michigan, where he followed his father's footsteps as a hunter and trapper ; on his return to Wisconsin, he built the mill known as Cartwright's Mill, at Auburn, Chippewa Co., where he also owned a saw-mill, planer and store; here ho was in business four years ; he bought the old Cartwright homestead of eighty acres in February, 1879 ; owns twenty-seven acres in Palmyra and 131 in Dunn Co., Wis. He married Ellen Ackley, of Rome, Wis., Feb. 16, 1865 ; they have four childreo - Carrie, Ida, David and Marietta. Mr. C. is a Republican, and has been Justice of the Peace in the towns of Cheteck, Barron Co , and Auburn, Chippewa Co.; he is liberal in his religious view.s.

CHARGES CARYL, farmer, Sees. 25 and 26 ; P. O. Sullivan ; born in Windham Co., Vt., Dec. 17, 1817 ; was educated and spent his early life in Jefferson Co., N. Y.; came to Jefl"er.son Co., Wis., in May, 1844, locatinir the same year on the farm he now owns of 130 acres. He married Miss Ruth E. Sweet Oct. ti, 1846, who died Feb. 21, 1867, leaving five children - William, George, Lucy I., Emma and Lillian; George Caryl died Aug. 18, 1874, and Lucy I., March 13, 1876. Mr. Caryl married Jliss Julia A. Williams July 7, 1868. He is a stanch Republican, and has been Supervisor of Sullivan; he is in accord with the Congregational Church. He is one of the successful pioneer farmers, who made his choice of locLitiiin. and. by remaining upon it, has provided a competence for himself and family.

HORACE CARYL, farmer, Sees. 23 and 24; P.O. Sullivan; born in Windham Co., Vt., Feb. 12, 1822 ; the early jiart of his life was spent in Jefferson Co., N. Y., where he was educated; came to Jefl'erson Co. in 1844, locating on the farm he now owns of 162 acres; bought it, in part, of the Government, and proceeded to iiuprove it, and now has one of the best farms and homes in his township. Mr. Caryl married Eliza J. Hays, of Hebron, in 1851 ; have five children - IClmer, Ansel, Nel.son, Mary and James. He is Independent in politics and liberal in religion. Like his brothers, Mr. Caryl is closely identified with the eariv bi^tory of his town.ship.

R. C. CARYL, farmer. Sees. 24 and 25 ; P. O. Sullivan ; born in Jefferson Co., N. ¥., Nov. 29, 1832; the eirly part of bis life was spent in his native State; came to Jefferson Co., Wis., in May, 1846, locating on the farm he now owns of ninety-two acres, of which he has made a pleasant home, near his brothers, Charles and Horace. He married Miss Amelia BLshop, of (Portland Co., N. Y., Oct. 25, 1871 ; they have one daughter - Mabel, born Oct. 9, 1873. Mr. Caryl is an Independent Republican and liberal in his religious views. Like his brothers, he has made his own successful record and is closely identified with the early history of Jefferson Co.

1). P. CLARK, farmer, Sees. 22, 23 and 27; P. 0. Oak Hill; born in Penobscot Co., Me., Feb. 2. 1809; the early part of his life was spent as a farmer in his native State; he came to Wisconsin in 1844; lived in Waukesha Co. about three years, and .settled on the farm he now owns of 200 acres in 1848. He married Mi.ss Betsey G. Bunker, of his native county, Sept. 13, 1832, who died Aug. 26, 1878, leaving one son, Clement B., and one daughter, Anna E., the wife of William Pethick, of Sullivan. C. B. Clark married Miss Henrietta Moore, of Sullivan, Jan. 1 , 1870 ; they have tour children - Ruel, David, Martha and Mildred. The flither and son are Republicans. D. P. Clark has been Town Treasurer and C. B. Clark has held the same oflSce ; has also been Supervisor. D. P. Clark has been a member of the B. C. Church many years and is now class-leader. The Messrs. Clark are among the enterprising and successful f:irmers of Jefferson Co.

WILLIAM DOWN, firmer. Sees. 23, 35 and 36 ; P. 0. Oak Hill ; born in Cornwall, Eng., Dec. 18, 1830 ; the early part of his life was .spent in England ; he came to America in 1857 and settled on the farm he now owns of 200 acres in 1864. Is a Republican and is in accord with Christianity. He came to America with no means and is the founder and builder of his own success and now has one of the pleasantest of homes. Mr. Down is raising full-blooded Poland-China hogs from the noted herd of JMr. Fuller, of Rock Prairie; he also has 117 American Merino sheep and intends to further increase and improve his stock.

JAMES Dl'NSTONE, farmer, Sees. 35 and 36; P. 0. Oak Hill; born in Somersetshire, Eng., Feb. 14, 1834 ; came to America in December, 1855, locating in Palmyra, where he was in business in the warehouse; he settled' on a fiirm in Waukesha Co. in 1864, and on the farm he now owns of 140 acres in 1870. Married Miss Ann Hooper in November, 1860, who died May 10, 1862, leaving one son - Harry J. Mr. Dunstone married Miss Elizabeth Dawe in November, 1864; they have four children - Martha J., Clarissa L., Mary O. and Elizabeth A. Mr. D. is Independent in politics and liberal in religion, supporting all creeds alike ; is also a member of Palmyra Lodge No. 68, A.. F. & A. M. He is one of the progressive farmers in his section.

WILlilAM EBBETT, flirmer, Sees. 32 and 33; P. (). Oak Hill; born in Cornwall, Eng., Aug. 1, 1829; came to America in 1854, locating in Ottawa, Waukesha Co., where he resided twelve years; removed to the farm he now owns of 300 acres in 1867. Mr. Ebbett has served as local preacher in the Bible Christian Churches at Pleasant Valley, Zion, Siloaiu and Palmyra, also Ottawa and Cushman's Schoolhouses. He united with the B. C. Church at the age of 17 and has always been an active worker in the great cause ; has .served as Sunday-school Superintendent thirty-one successive years. He married Miss Caroline Northey, of Heart Prairie, May 19, 1858; they have eight children - Moses H., Bessie E.

HEIVRY L. EDWARDS, farmer, Sec. 29; P. 0. Palmyra; born in Franklin Co., Mass., Aug. 12, 1818 ; the early part of his life was spent in Massachiisetts ; 'was in bu.siness five years in Worcester; came to Wisconsin in 184'j, locating in Jefferson Co.; settled on the farm he now owns of 130 acres; he has improved and fenced his farm and has just built one of the best barns in his town. He married Miss Asenath Green Oct. 1, 1861 ; they have two children - William H. and Auta L. Mr. Edwards is a stanch Republican and is in accord with Christianity, though not connected with any sect.

JOHIV M. EDWARDS, farmer, Sec. 32; P. 0. Palmyra; born in Franklin Co., Mass., March 9, 1834; the early part of his life was spent in Massachusetts as a farmer; came to Wisconsin with his parents in September, 1856, locating on the farm he now owns of 181 acres. His father died at the age of 85 and his mother still lives, hale and hearty, at the same age. Mr. Edwards married Miss Lucretia D. Cutting March 6, 1856, who died in December, 1872, leaving four children - Anna J., Frank C., Carrie L. and Arthur J. Mr. E. married again Miss Sarah M. Cutting; they have two children - Leverne and Lucretia. Mr. E. is a stanch Republican and is, with his wife and mother, an active and earnest member of the Hebron M. E. Church, of which he has been Trustee for the past seven years ; he is also a charter member of Fort Atkinson Lodge, No. 35, A. O. U. W.

IjEONARD FIEDLER, farmer. Sec. 1 . P. 0. Golden Lake, Waukesha Co., Wis.; born in Wurtemberg, Germany, Nov. 26, 1827 ; came to America in 1846 ; saw his first experience as a pioneer in Waukesha Co. Wis.; bought his present farm of eighty-five acres in 1853, and settled on it in 1856 ; it was wild, heavily timbered land, but, by hard work and pluck, Mr. Fiedler cleared and improved it; he has a large brick house, with roomy barns, etc., all of which he has built since his first settlement. Married Caroline Kiebler Nov. 12, 1853; they have five children - Lucy, Caroline, Mary, Katie and Emily. Mr. F. is a Republican in politics, and a stirring farmer.

JOHN A. FRIEDEL, merchant, Rome ; born in the town of Sullivan, Jefferson Co., Wis., Sept. 13,1857; he has spent his life and been educated in his native town, attending school in Rome under Supt. Collier several terms ; he entered into partnership with L. Shakshesky in December, 1878, where they are doing a very satisfactory business. Mr. Friedel married Miss Rosie Pfeifer, of Rome, June 23, 1879. He is a Republican, and a member, with his wife, of the Evangelical Church of Rome. Mr. F. is regarded as a rising young business man in his native county.

<wEO'R<wE Jj. GARITY, farmer and carpenter. Sees. 9, 10 and 15; P. 0. Rome; born in Canada West Jan. 4, 1837 ; came to Sullivan, Jefferson Co., Wis., with his parents in 1850, where he has since lived, and where he learned his trade ; he attended the Third Ward School, of Milwaukee, in 1856 and 1857. Enlisted in Co. C, 53d W. V. L, in September, 1864 ; was transferred to Co. K, 51st W. V. I.; was commissioned First Lieutenant in February, 1865, and was transferred to Missouri and Kansas, where the regiment did guard duty and was in several skirmishes with bushwhackers ; the regiment was mustered out Sept. 5, 1865. Returning to his farm of 170 acres, Mr. Garity married Miss Mary Connor Oct. 2, 1865 ; they have four children - Franklin J., f]dgar A., Sylvester and George L. Mr. Garity is a Democrat ; has been Chairman of the Town Board and Supervisor of the town ; is a member, with his wife, of the Catholic Church.

ROBERT GRAI^T, farmer. Sees. 33, 34 and 35; P. O. Oak Hill; born in Somersetshire, England, Sept. 30, 1826 ; came to America in June, 1848, locating in Palmyra; settled on the farm he now owns of 164 acres in 1857. He married Miss Elizabeth Uglow, of Cornwall, England, Oct. 3, 1856, who came to America in June, 1844; they have two children - Elizabeth A. and Wilmette U. Mr. Grant is a stanch Republican, and is liberal in religion. He had nothing to start with in Wiscon.sin, and, by hard labor and goo<l management, now has a competence. He made a visit to his native land in 1878.

E. R. GRIFFITHS, farmer, Sec. 25 ; P. 0. Sullivan ; born in Wales April 1, 1830 ; came to - America in 1841 ; he had followed the sea from the age of 12, and was a sailor during his five years' , residence in Boston; came to Wisconsin in 1848, locating at Beaver Dam, where he flirmed seven years; went from Wisconsin to Kansas, and remained twelve years in Douglas Co. as a llirmer. He was Second Lieutenant in the 1st Kansas Militia, and was in many fights with Price and other bushwhackers. Mr. Griffiths sold his Kansas farm and settled on the farm he now owns of 134 acres in 1870. He married Miss Ellen Owens July 2, 1878, having previously lost two wives. Mr. G. is a Republican, and a member, with his wife, of the Bethel Church.

ROBERT HASS, farmer, Sec. 21 ; P. 0. Rome; born in Prus.sia March 18, 1827 ; the early part of his life was spi-nt in Prussia, where he was educated ; came to Wisconsin in 1843, locating in Watertown ; was employed in the store of W. H. Besley about sis years; Mr. Hass lived, from 1849 to

1866, on a farm one and one-half miles east of Watertown ; then settled on the farm he now owns of 180 acres. He is a Democrat, and was a member of the Wisconsin Legislature in 1864 ; was of Deeds in 1875 and 1876 ; has also been Supervisor and Town Treasurer. He married >Iiss Sophia Zirbel Dec. 29, 1847, who died Jan. 7, 1876, leaving six children - Paulina, Charles, Emma, Albertina, Ida and Robert F. Mr. Hass married Mrs. Maria Gnewuch Nov. 11, 1877. He is a member of Rome Lodge, No. 279, I. 0. 0. F., and is in accord with the Lutheran Church. Mr. Hass is well known as an active and reliable business man.

M. C HEATH, farmer and dealer in forming implements and lumber, Erfurt ; born in Erie Co., Penn., March 10, 1837; came to Wisconsin with his father, John Heath, who was among the pioneers of 1838 ; spent the first three years in Waukesha Co. without seeing a white face other than his lather's ; they then removed to Delafield and lived there five years; settled in Sullivan in 1845, and built the reaper and mower works at Heathsburg, now Erfurt ; continued the business about twelve years, then removed to Palmyra, where they continued their business two years; John Heath built the first mills at Oconomowoc and Delafield. M. C. Heath settled on the farm he now owns of 100 acres in 1859. Married Miss Angelina Kellogg, a native of Utica, N. Y., July 3, 1864: they have two children - Eva and Earl. Mr. Heath is a Democrat. He enlisted, Aug. 21, 1861, in the 28th W. V. I.; was stationed at Plelena, Ark., and was badly hurt by an accident; honorably discharged in 18G2. Mr. H. is in accord with and supports Christianity ; is a Master Mason of Palmyra Lodge, No. 68, and has served as Town Treasurer.

N. S. HRBARD, firmer. Sec. 31 ; P. 0. Hebron ; born in Shaftsbury, Bennington Co., Vt., Sept. 26, 1812 ; came to Wisconsin in October, 1842 ; located on the farm he now owns of 127 acres ; also owns eighty acres in Palmyra ; he pre-empted his land, built a log cabin, and began life as a Jefferson Co. pioneer, and is closely identified with its early history. Married Miss Phebe Pardee, of Sullivan, Feb. 15, 1846; she died Jan. 29, 1848. Mr. Hebard married Mrs. Catharine Perry, of Palmyra, Feb. 25, 1849 ; they have eight children - Burtis, Paul, Joseph, Giles, Ellen, Lillie, George and Samuel. Mr. Hebard is an advocate of the old-time Democratic principles ; was elected Road Commissioner in 1844; served seven years ; has been Chairman and member of the Board of Supervisors several terms ; he is one of the pioneer farmers of Jefferson Co. who made his choice of location and, by remaining upon it, has made a good home for himself and family ; his children were all born upon the homestead, and are all residents of Jefferson Co.

91ICHAEL HEL-n, miller and farmer, Erfurt; born in W;ishington Co., Wis., April 2, 1855 ; has spent his life and been educated in his native State; attended the Spencerian Business College of Milwaukee; graduated in July, 1872, when he began the milling business; owns a flouring-mill, with three run of stone, also a saw-mill furnished with a circular saw ; both mills run by water-power. Mr. Held is a Democrat ; he is a member of Palmyra Lodge, No. 68, F. & A. M. ; also of Rome Lodge, No. 279, 1. 0. O. F. ; also has fifty acres of land in Sec. 14.

ARLEN J AQUITH, farmer, Sec. 33 ; P. O. Oak Hill ; born in Lincoln Co., Me., March 1, 1818; the early part of his life was spent in his native State; he came to Wisconsin in 1847, remained five years; then went to California, and, after five years successful experience as a miner, he returned to t\n farm he now owns of 115 acres. He married Miss Mary Straiten, of Waukesha Co., in 1860 ; they have seven children - Helen, Charles, Celia, Dora, Emily, Alva and Arvilla. Mr. Jaquith is a Democrat, and is liberal in his relii;ious views.

JOHN liEAN, Jr., farmer, Sec. 22 ; P. 0. Oak Hill ; born in Cornwall, England, June 19, 1839 ; came to America in 1847, locating in Eagle, Waukesha Co., Wis. ; after one year, he removed to Sullivan and settled on the farm he now owns of 105 acres in 1867 ; he enlisted, Aug. 18, 1862, in 1st Wisconsin Heavy Artillery ; was stationed at Alexandria, Va., and did guard duty ; was in the fight with Early when he attacked Washington, and was discharged July 1, 1865. He married Miss Hannah Burton in November, 1867 ; they have three children - George, Clara and Olive. Mr. Lean is a Republican, and liberal -in religion.

«. <iiEOR(]iE S. EOCKWOOD, M. D., Rome, born in Orange Co. N., Y., Aug. 22, 1843; came to Wisconsin at the age of 4 years with his parents, who located in Concord, Jefferson Co., where he lived until April 18, 1861, when he enlisted in the 3d "W. V. L; was with the Army of the Potomac in the battle of Winchester ; was captured and held prisoner four months ; was also in the great battles of Chaneellorsville, Gettysburg and others ; w;is transferred to the Army of the Cumberland and fought with Sherman at Dallas, Resaea, Kenesaw Mountain and was ]>resent at the capture of Atlanta ; marched with Sherman to the sea, then through the Carolinas to Goldsboro, N. C; the regiment was discharged in July, 1865. Mr. Lockwood began the study of medicine with Dr. H. M. Edsell in 1866 in Orange Co., N. Y., entering the Medical Department of the Michigan University in October, 1868 ; he received his diploma as physician and surgeon March 30, 1870 ; he began practice in Rome in the same year and now has one of the most pleasant homes in the village. He married Miss Lummie Shakshesky, of Rome, Aug. 1, 1874; they have one daughter - Millie A., born Oct. .30, 1878. The Doctor is Independent in politics, supporting men and principles instead of party ; he is in earnest accord with Christianity ; member of Rome Lodge, No. 279, I. 0. 0. F.

IVORY LONGLEY, farmer, Sees. 13 and 24: P. 0. Sullivan ; born in Monroe Co., N. Y., Nov. 9, 1821 ; the early part of his life was spent in his native county, where he was educated ; came to Jefferson Co., Wis., in 1845, locating on forty acres of wild land, which he broke up and improved ; to this he has added wild and improved land, and now has 400 acres ; he began with but little, and is the architect of his own fortune; was in partnership with his brother, and, after fourteen years, they divided 1,000 acres between them. Mr. Longley married Miss S. Elsie Cheever in 1845, who died in 1849, leaving one daughter - Adelia. He married Miss Mary Riddle in 1851 ; they have seven children - Antoinette, Adele, James, Byron, Arthur, Hattie and Pearl. Mr. Longley is a stanch Republican, and is in accord with Christianity ; he is closely identified with the growth and prosperity of his adopted county, and owns one of its best farms.

22, 1847. Mr. Lean has spent his life and been educated in his native State ; he settled on the farm he now owns of 160 acres in 1872. Married Miss Hannah L. Bray, of Palmyra, Aug. 22, 1872; they have two children - J]thel and Edith. Mr. Lean is a Republican, and is liberal in his religious views ; he is a son of G. L. L. Lean, a native of Cornwall, England, and one of the pioneers of Wisconsin. He has a pleasant home, si.x and one-half miles north of Palmyra and one-half mile from Erfurt.

JAMES McCABJN, carpenter and joiner, Rome ; born iu County Antrim, Ireland, June 20, 1815 ; the early part of his life was spent in Ireland and England, where he learned his tra^e ; came to America in IS-tO, and lived nine years in Pittsburgh, Penn ; during this time, he spent one year in Minnesota and Wisconsin, and erected the first building in P],au Claire; settled in Rome in 1849, and is one of its first settlers. Married Miss Mary H. Wright, of Pittsburgh, Aug. 4, 1849 ; they have five children - William A., Mary E., Joseph H., Daniel B. and Lorenzo C. Mr. McCann is a Republican ; has been Town Treasurer, Town Supervisor, and is United States Storekeeper by appointment in 1874; he is one of the pioneers of the Northwest, and is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

23, 1845 ; came to America the same year, with his parents, John and Julia A. McFarlane ; settled on the farm now owned by the brothers John and George McFarlane, of 180 acres ; Mr. McFarlane has spent his life in Jefferson Co., and was educated at Milton ; he has taught eleven terms of school in Jefferson Co.; taught the village school in Rome during fall and winter of 1877-78. Mr. McFarlane is a Republican. His parents died on the homestead.

GEORGE B. MATHEWS, farmer. Sec. 6 ; P. 0. Rome ; born in Jefferson Co., N. Y., May 14, 1S31 ; spent his early life and was educated in his native county; came to Jefferson Co., Wis., in 1853 ; worked about ten years in the factory at Waitsville, then settled on his present farm of eighty acres; began with sixty acres of unimproved land, without buildings. Mr. M. went at his work with true pioneer grit, and now has his well-improved farm and pleasant home. Married Miss Zuletla Baldwin, a native of Racine Co., Wis., then a resident of Farmington, Sept. 18, 1859; they have two children - Carrie J. and Alice E. Mr. Mathews is a Republican and an enterprising farmer ; has twelve horned cattle, four horses, sheep, hogs, etc.

JOHN MAUL, farmer, Sec. 16 ; P. O. Rome ; born in Fifeshire, Scotland, Dec. 23, 1842 ; came to America in 1854, and located in Sullivan in 1855 ; settled on his present farm of 160 acres in 1856 ; the farm was then a forest, and has been cleared and improved by the pluck and industry of its owner. Married, in July, 1863, Miss Mary Turner; they have two sons - William and John. Mr. Maul is, in politics, a Republican, and is independent of church or secret orders ; he is one of the wide-awake farmers, and has made his own farm and home ; he has the usual stock and crops of his county.

WILLIAM MILLER, farmer, Sec. 1 ; P. 0. Golden Lake, Waukesha Co.; born in Germany in 1834 ; came to America in 1857, and settled on the farm he now owns of 120 acres in 1866 ; the farm was covered with timber, and by his own labor Mr. Miller has cleared it off and made a good home for himself and family. He married Miss Lucy Wilder in 1857 ; they have three children - William, Philip and Louisa. Mr. Miller is a liberal Democrat, and votes for the best men and measures. Is a member, with his fiimily, of the Lutheran Church. He is now a member of the Town Board, and is well known and respected. He came to America with but little, and is a self-made man.

EARL XEWTOW, farmer, Sees. 10, 5 and 2 ; P. 0. Erfurt; born in Windsor Co., Vt., in"" November, 1819 ; the early part of hi.s life was spent in Genesee Co., N. Y., where he was educated ; came to Palmyra. Jefl'erson Co., in 1842 ; went to California in 1853, and returned in 185tj ; settled on the farm he now owns of 320 acres in 1857. Married Miss Mary Brown, of Genesee Co., N. Y., April 27, 1841 : they have six children - Herman B., Hattie, Alta, Frank, Mary and Ada. Mr. Newton is a Democrat ; has been Chairman of the Town Board several terms, and was elected Sherifl" of Jefferson Co. in 1877 ; is liberal in religion. Mr. Newton is one of the successful pioneer farmers, and has just built a fine two-story brick farmhouse in place of the log house of earlier days.

CHARLES L. NOTBOHM, farmer. Sec. 2; P.O. Golden Lake, Waukesha Co., Wis. ; born in Brunswick June 28, 1832 ; came tu America in 1848, locatin^on the faruv he now owns of 100 acres. His father, Henry Notbohm, built a steam saw-mill near this farm, which he kept in successful operation many years. Charles L. married Miss Jennie Furman, of Concord, Sept. 17, 1865; they have one son - Willard, born July 3, 18G8. Mr. Notbohm is a Republican, and is in accord with the Lutheran Church ; he is one of the .successful farmers of this county.

IIE]VRV C. NOTBOHM, farmer, Sec. 2 ; P. 0. Golden Lake, Waukesha Co., Wi.s. : born in Brunswick Jan. 20, 1830; came to America with his parents in 1848, and located on the farm he now owns of seventy-seven acres. Mr. Notbohm was with his father in the steam saw-mill several years. He married Miss Albertina Kruger, of Grafton, Ozaukee Co., Wis., July 25, 1871 ; they have two children - Arthur and Reynold. Mr. Newton is a Rejiublican, and a Director of the Town Insurance Co. ; is a member, with his family, of the Lutheran Church. He enlisted in 18G4 in 1st Wis. Heavy Artillery, and was stationed at Fort Lyon till the close of the war.

AOOLPH SCHEUBER, merchant, farmer and Postmaster, Erfurt; born in Prussia Jan. 23, 1833; ho came to America July 18, 1849 ; resided three years in Waukesha Co. ; he then went to California via New York, Central America and Mexico, and remained two years ; returning, he settled in Waukesha Co., and located in Erfurt in 1855 ; he owns about 1,800 acres of land, mostly swamp in Sullivan ; he owns the only store in Erfurt, where he keejis the usual assortment of a country store. Mr. Scheuber is a Democrat; he was ai)pointed Postmaster in 1867 ; was elected Register of Deeds in 1868, and to the Wisconsin Legislature, where he served the term of 1877 ; he has also served as Superintendent of the Poor four years. Married Henrietta Kraus May 9, 1854; they have eight children - Matilda, Charles, William, Adolph, Frank, Helen, Mildred and Clara, all residents of Jefferson Co. Mr. Scheuber is a member of several secret societies.

THOMAS SCOLLARD, farmer, Sees. 5, 8 and 9 ; P. 0. Rome ; born in Kerry Co., Ireland, in 1838; came to America in 1846, with his father, David Scollard, locating in Sullivan, where he has since lived ; he settle 1 on the farm he now owns of 226ii acres in 1864. Mr. Scollard is a Democrat, and has held the office of Supervisor three terms ; he is a Catholic ; is raising cattle, hogs and Black Cloud horses ; owns four of the latter at the present time.

LOWEIili C. SEARS, farmer. Sec. 17; P.O. Rome; born in Oneida Co.,N. Y., May 13, 1833; came to Wisconsin with his ]iarents in 1843, via Lake Erie to Detroit, and across the country to Jefferson Co., where he has since lived. As one of the first settlers, he saw many of the rugged experiences of those days. Mr. Sears settled on the liirm he now owns of eighty acres in 1848. Married Miss Catherine Bonheimmer in 1857; they have five children - Rhoda A., Lottie, Nellie, Clara and Bertha. Mr. Sears is a Republican, and a member of Rome Lodge, No. 279, I. 0. O. F. ; is liberal in his religious views. He enlisted in November, 1863, in the 1st Wis. Heavy Artillery, and was stationed at Alexandria, Va., till the close of the war, doing garrison duty; with the rank of Corporal was discharged with his regiment .\ug. 31, 1865.

ElItirEXE S. SHAKSHESKY, merchant and Postmaster, Rome^ born near the City of Posen in August, 1846; came to America with his parents at 4 years of age; lived several years in Bridgeport, Conn. ; removed to Janesville, Wis., where he attended the High School and Commercial College in that city ; after three 3'ears, tlie family removed to Potter Co., Penn., where they kept hotel. Mr. Shakshesky commenced his present business in Rome, in June, 1865, where he is doing a very satisfactory business ; has a complete stock of drj- goods, groceries, drugs, paints, oils, crockery, hardware, tinware, boots and shoes and furs, besides read^'-made clothing, hats and caps, sewing machines and farming implements. He will complete a large two-story brick store this fall. Mr. S. married Miss Clara Wilsermann, of Watertown, May 2, 1875 ; they have two children - Eugenie L. C. and Emma A. He is a Republican, and has been Town Treasurer two terms ; is a member of Rome Lodge, I. 0. 0. F., also of Watertown Lodge, Herman's Sons.

li. \V. SHAKSHESKY, of Shakshesky & Friedel, merchants, Rome ; born in Bridgeport, Conn., March 17, 1854 ; spent four years of his life at Germania, Penn., where he attained the rudiments of his English and German education ; came to Rome and attended school until he was 14; then learned the business of cigar-making in Milwaukee and spent one year in Georgia; returning to Rome, ho attended school until he was 17, then went to Chicago and was in a store five years ; opened business for himself in Rome in 1S78, where, with his partner, he is carrying a large stock of dry-goods, groceries, hardware, paints and oils, crockery, hats and caps, boots and shoes, tinware of their own manufocture, sewing-machines, patent medicines, notions, etc. Mr. S. is Independent in politics, liberal in religion and is a member of Rome Lodi:e, I. (). (). F.

CHARLEf>$ 'THOMPSON, blacksmith, Oak Hill; born in Dorsetshire, Eng., Feb. 14, 1842; came to America in 1855, locating in Wilmot, Kenosha Co., Wis., where he learned his trade ; after eight years, he removed to Ottawa, Jefferson Co. ; settled in Oak Hill in IStJG, where he has since done a successful business. He married Miss Mary Crerar Jan. 1, 18(37. Mr. Thompson is a Republican ; is liberal in religion. He has a pleasant home in the village and owns 209 acres of land in Sullivan and Palmyra. Has had a long and satisfactory experience in blacksmithing.

WALTER THOMAS, farmer. Sec. 34; P. 0. Oak Hill; bwu in Rens.selaer Co., N. Y., Nov. 15, 1809 ; came to Wisconsin in August, 1845; settled on the farm he now owns of 150 acres in 1848. He married Miss Eliza A. Spicer, of Allegany Co., N. Y., Feb. 9, 1840, who died Sept. 10, 1874, leaving eight children - -Maria L., George, Mary, John, Catherine, Margaret, Walter and Willard E. Mr. Thomas is a Democrat ; is independent and liberal in religion, and is one of the early settlers who began with little and by his own eft'erts now has a good home.

HENRY TURNER, farmer. Sec. 19 ; P. 0. Rome ; born in London, Ena:., June 14, 1830 ; came to America with his parents in 1833 ; settled in Jeiferson Co. in 1844, on a piece of Government land; now owns 200 acres. He married Miss Janette Maul in 1858 ; she died in 1869, leaving tw.i children - William and Mary. Mr. Turner married Miss Helen Smith in 1871 ; they have three children - Henry , John and Myron. Mr. Turner is a Republican, and one of the successful farmers ; is raising fuliblood and grade Durham cattle, American Merino and Leicester sheep, Berkshire hogs, etc. ; is a life member of the Jefferson Co. Agricultural Society. Mr. T. enlisted in 1864 in the 1st Wisconsin Heavy Artillery and was stationed at Fort Willard. near Washiniiton, till the close of the war; discharged in June, 1865.

ANDREW WAETHER, farmer. Sec. 1 ; P. 0. Golden Lake, Wauke.sha Co., Wis.; born in Germany in 1829 ; came to America in 1854 and lived eleven years in Waukesha Co. and' settled on the farm he now owns of eighty acres in 1866. He married Miss Sophia Gaul in 1852; they have fi\e children - Charles, John, Philip, Sarah and Mary. Mr. Walther is a Democrat and a member of Summit Grange, No. 94. He came to America with little means and, by his labor and prudence, has improved his farm and now has one of the most pleasant homes in his town. His eldest son is a merchant at Oconomowoc ; John is farming in Summit, Waukesha Co., and Philip is on the homestead.

JOHN WARD, farmer and blaok,smith. Sec. 34 ; P. 0. Oak Hill; born in Cornwall, Eng., Feb. 18, 1823; came to America in September, 1845, locating in the town of Aztalan, where he lived two years; he resided and worked at his trade in Fort Atkinson ton years, and settled on the farm he now owns of 140 acres in 1857. He married Miss Jane Uglow, of Sullivan, in 1847; they have two children - Mary C. and Clarence E. Mr. Ward is now a Republican and was a strong advocate of the Free Soil principles ; is in accord with the Bible Christian Church and gives it his hearty support. He saw many of the hardships of those early days and came near being devoured by a pack of wolves near Aztalan ; he is one of the successful farmers and has a well-improved farm, with sorghum mill, blacksmith-.shop, etc.

JAMES WEBSTER, merchant and Postmaster, Oak Hill; born in Yorkshire, England, Feb. 12, 1832 ; came to America in 1853, locating in Knox Co., Ohio; from there, he went to Richland Co., Ohio; was in business with his brother; removed to Bloomington, 111., and was in a woolen-mill ; came to Wisconsin in 1865 ; firmed and dealt in stock in Green Co. several years; located in Oak Hill in 1869, where he keeps a general country stock of goods, and is doing a good bu.siness. Mr. Webster married Miss Alice S. Suttleworth, of Richland Co., Ohio, Sept. 21, 1860; they have four children - William, George E., Mary I*], and Alice S. Mr. W. has always been a Republican ; he was appointed Postmaster in 1870. Has led a busy and useful life, and is known as a successful and reliable business man.

DAVID J. WILLIAMS, former. Sec. 36; P. 0. Sullivan; born in Wales May 20, 1829; came to America in 1847, locating on the farm he now owns of 160 acres ; he also owns 120 acres in Waukesha Co. Married Miss Ann Parry, of Iowa Co., Iowa, Jan. 2, 1867 ; they have three children - Elizabeth A., Mary E., and David J. ; Ishmael M. died May 10, 1879 Mr. Williams is a Republican, and a member, with his fivmily, of the Bethel Church, of which he is Deacon. Mr. Williams is one of the successful farmers of Jefferson Co., who began with but little, and has since improved and extended his firm, and now has one of the best in his section.

JOHN ii. AL'LMiEBROOK, farmer, Sec. 3; P.O. Concord; born in Nottinghamshire, England, in 1804; spent his early life in England as a farmer and miller ; came to America in 1842, and spent one winter in Waukesha Co. ; settled on the farm he now owns, of eighty acres, in 1843 ; the farm Wits a wilderness of heavy timber, and they were a pioneer family in earnest ; no roads or bridges then existed ; the family was the first to settle north of the Oconomowoc River in Concord. Married, May 5, 1834, Miss Martha Cocking, of his native country; they have four children - Edward. Alfred, Alexander and Eliza. Mr. A. is a stanch Republican, and is a well-known pioneer. His son Edward is on the farm with him.

D. D. CAPEX, farmer, Sees. 23 and 24; P. 0. Oconomowoc; born in the town of Mansfield, Tolland Co., Conn., Oct. 4, 1820 ; his early life was spent in his native State, where he was educated ; he was engaged in selling goods many years, in various Eastern States about seven years; came to Wisconsin in August, 1845, and settled on the farm he now owns, of 137 acres; it was Government land, covered with heavy timber, and Mr. Capon led a busy life clearing up his farm and making a home; he .saw and experienced the usual privations of the early settlers, and has bought and sold much land since his first purchase. Married Miss Eliza Warner July 14, 1845 ; they have four living children - Orlando E. and Leaader E. (t^insj, Arthur J. and Ida. Mr. Capen is a Republican ; has been Supervisor, and took the first asse.-isment in Concord, in 1846. He sold his farm in 1876, but was obliged to take it again after a two years' residence in Waukesha Co. He has cattle, horses, hogs and the usual crops.

EI»WARI> R. CHAPMAN, M. D., Concord;' bom in Harrisville, Ohio, Nov. 14, 1823 ; his early life was spent in his native State, where he was educated^ and began the study of medicine with Dr. Cass in 1847 ; he studied medicine in the Western Reserve College, Cleveland, in 1848 and 18411, and came to Concord, Jefferson Co., Wis., May 25, 1850 ; he has since been a resident of Concord, where he has practiced his chosen profession. The Doctor married Miss Teresa Burow Jan. 18, 1872. He is a stanch Republican in jiolitiei. and is a well-known practitioner in the county.

NATHANIEL CRA.UER, deceased; born in Woodbury, Richfield Co., Conn., Nov. 10, 1814; he spent his younger days and was educated in his native State, working many years as a clockmaker in Bristol ; came to Watertown, Wis., in 1849, and after one year, settled on forty acres of wild land, with nothing upon it but heavy timber and a log house; here he began pioneer life, and here his wife and son now reside ; the farm now contains forty-six acres, with good improvements. He married Miss Almira A. Moore, of New Hartford, Conn., .May 28, 1837. Mr. Cramer died April 9, 1877, leaving one daughter, Mary F., now the wife of Daniel Lawson, and one son, Frederick A., who is now in charge of the homestead, and who has made many substantial improvements upon it. He married Miss Phebe A. Lindsley, of Petersburg, N. J., May 23, 1873 ; they have three children - Ada B., Blanche G. and Bertie A. Mr. Cramer is a Democrat, and one of the enterpri.sing young farmers.

<i}EOR(wE EVANS, farmer and carpenter. Sec. 28; P. 0. Concord; born in Clyman, Dodge Co., Wis., Dec. 31, 1849; came to Concord with his parents, Richard and Sarah Evans, May 8, 1850; here he has been educated and learned his trade. Married Miss Martha Hanson, of Concord, Nov. 14. 1874; Mr. Evans owns the old homestead of fifty acres which his father bought of the Government ; it was at this time a forest, but the pluck and energy of father and son have cleared it and made of it a gojJ h)me. .NIr. Kviris is a Djm ) ;rat, and is one of the stirring young farmers.

HENRV EORNCRtM^K, blacksmith and wagon-maker. Concord ; born in Montgomery Co., N. Y., April 19, 1,S23; his early life was spent in his native State, where he learned his trade; he worked Seven years at journey work in Fultonville. N. Y., and began business for himself in 1850; came to Concord, Jefferson Co., Wis., in 1855, where he has since resided and done business. Married Miss Eliza Osterhout, of his native county, Dec. 31, 1848, they have three children - lohn H., Charles and Ida A. Mr. Forncrook is a Republican, and is well and favor.iblj' known in his community. His children alf reside in thi'ir native county.

JOHN FR1I>AV, farmer. Sec. 29; P.O. Concord; born in Saxony April 14, 1829; he spent his early life in his native country; came to America in 1848, locating in Cleveland, Ohio, where he worked on the first railroad in the city; spent six years in the Michigan copper mines, and came to Wisconsin in 1854, locating on Sec. 7, town of Farminsjton, Jefferson Co.; the land was covered with heavy timber, and, after many years of toil, he sold and removed to the farm he now owns of seventy-four acres in 18G4. Married Miss Ann Connolly, of County Clare, Ireland, June 17, 1856 ; they have five children - Annie J., Harvey, William H., James A. and Mary F. Mr. Friday is a Democrat, and a member of the Lutheran Church ; Mrs. Friday is of the Catholic faith. Mr. and Mr,s. F. have seen their full share of this world's hardships, and now enjoy the fruits of their toil ; have a well-improved farm and a substantial brick house.

ArSTIN HOLCOIIB, farmer, See. 7 ; P. 0. Farmington ; born in Lorain Co., Ohio, June 27, 1830 ; spent his early life in Ohio ; came to Concord in June, 1851 ; worked many years as a farm laborer, and, after his marriage, settled on his present farm of eishty acres. Married Miss Abbie J. Wanzer March 24, 1859 ; they have seven children - Martha E., Loammi, Charles W., Abbie M., William G., Austin and Maud L. Mr, Iloleomb is a Republican and a member of Farmington Lodge, No. 35, I. 0. 0. F. ; he began life with nothing, and is one of the self-made men of his county.

AL-OXZO I]VGERSOL,L, farmer, Sec. 22; P. 0. Concord; born in Vernon, Oneida Co., N. Y., May 6, 1821 ; spent his early life in his native State, and came to Watertown, Wis., in 1842; after one year, he settled on the farm he now owns of eighty acres ; it was Governmept land, covered with heavy timber. Mr. IngersoU worked as a pioneer many years, and, as a result, has an improved farm and a good home ; he experienced many of the privations, but had true York State pluck. Married Miss Julia Walker in 1847, who died in 1849. Married Miss Adria Hill, of Concord, May 20, 1851 ; their only son, Julius L., was born April 18, 1854; he has spent his life and been educated in his native county ; was a student at Elroy Seminary about one year, and has taught two terms of school in the county ; the father and son are Democrats; J. L. lugersoll is a member of Farmington Lodge No. 35, I. O. 0. F.

THOMAS jflcGEE, farmer, Sees. 23, 26 and 27 ; P. 0. Concord ; born in County Louth, Ireland, in 1818; his early life was passed in Ireland; came to America in 1849, locating in Concord; bought heavily timbered land, which he cleared and still owns ; bought his present homestead in 1851 ; has worked hard and been very successful, as he now owns 357 acres of improved land. Married Miss Mary McGorman July 17, 1855; they have seven children living - Michael, Mary, Rosey, Margaret, Annie, Emma and Martha. Mr. McGee is a Democrat ; has been Justice of the Peace two terms, and is Treasurer and an active member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. As one of its successful farmers, Mr. McGee is identified with the history and progress of Jeflerson Co.

JAjflES MctJINNIS, farmer. Sec. 29; P. 0. Concord; born in County Louth, Ireland, Sept. 25, 1832; came to America with his father, Patrick McGinnis, in 1848; has since resided in Concord, and settled on his present farm of 100 acres in 1858. Married Miss Margaret Garrity, of Sullivan, Feb. 15, 1838 ; they have nine children living - Mary, Margaret, Catherine, James, Barnard, John, Elizabeth, Frances and Thomas. Mr. McGinnis is a strong advocate of Democratic principles, and has been Town Treasurer, Assessor and Justice of the Peace many years ; is now Justice of the Peace ; is a Catholic and farmer, who has cleared his farm of heavy timber and made a good home.

PATRICK McGIlV'JfIS, farmer, Sees. 29 and 32 ; P. O. Concord ; born in County Louth, Ireland, Feb. 14, 1838; came to America with his parents in 1848, locating in Concord, where he has since lived; enlisted in February, 1864, in the 36th W. V. I., and was with his regiment through the sieges of Richmond and Petersburg ; was in pursuit of Lee and a witness of his surrender ; then went to Lynchburg, Va., and returned to Washington, via Richmond, and took part in the final grand review; the regiment was discharged at JefFersonville. Ind., July 22, 1865 ; it is one of which Wisconsin should be proud, as it made a proud record. Mr. McGinnis settled on his present farm of ISO acres in 1868, and married Miss Mary Ward, of Ottawa, Waukesha Co., Wis., Oct. 19, 1868; they have four children - Ellen, hidward, Andrew and Mary. Mr. McGinnis is a Democrat, and one of the enterprising, self-reliant farmers of his county.

JOHN MOORE, farmer, Sec. 30 ; P. 0. Rome; born in St. Lawrence Co., Canada, March 16, 1826 ; removed to the State of New York with his parents, when very young, and remained five years: they then removed to Ashtabula Co., Ohio. Mr. Moore came to Sullivan, Jefferson Co., Wis., where he began as a farm laborer ; after foiir years, he returned to Ashtabula Co., Ohio, and married, Sept. 19, 1850, Mi.ss Luretta Hill, who was born in the county; they have ten children living - Hannah, Louisa A., Herbert L., Alice A., Emma S., Nancy G., William, Mary F., Jasper and Angeline. Mr. Moore is a Republican, and has been Treasurer and Asse.s.sor in Sullivan many years. He settled on the farm he now owns of eighty acres in 1866 ; has on his farm a sorghum-mill and lime-kiln. He made 2,600 gallons of soruhuni sirup in 1878, and sells from 2,000 to 3,000 bushels of lime per annum.

SMITH MOORE, farmer. Sees. 12 and 13; P. 0. Oconomowoc ; born in Rutland Co., Yt., April 15, 1816 ; he left his native State at 10 years of age, with his parents, and settled in Essex Co., N.

Y. He lived seven years in Monroe Co., then removed to Allegany Co., where he took contracts in building the Genesee Valley Canal and New York & Erie Railroad. He came to Oconomowoc, Wis., in June, 1844; after two years, he removed to Summit, Waukesha Co., where he resided till 1S54, when he settled on eighty acres of land, which he now owns. By hard work, pluck and skill, lie now has a well-improved farm of 320 acres. He married Miss Emil}- Marchant, of Washington Co., N. Y., June 7, 1842; they have four living children - Ellen, Franklin W., La Fayette and Lucy F. Mr. Moore is a stanch Democrat ; was Supervisor, Town Treasurer, and has been Justice of the Peace twelve consecutive years ; he is one of the piogressive farmers, has been a grower of hops over twenty years, and has now thirty head of cattle, nine horses, beside sheep and hoirs.

<jKORGE W. PATTEE, M. D., Concord ; born in Highgate, Chittenden Co., Yt., Oct. 18, 1831); his early life was spent in Palmyra, Wis., he having located in Wisconsin in the fall of 1846, with his parents. The Doctor was educated in Palmyra, and began the study of medicine with his father. Dr. Ilichard Pattee, in 1860. Entering the Medical Department of the Northwestern University, Chicago, he graduated as physician and surgeon March 22, 1870; he then located in Concord, where he has since resided and practiced. On the 11th of October, 1870, he married Miss Theda L. Kellogg, of Concord ; they have one daughter - Belle K. The Doctor is a Democrat in politics, and a member in good standing of Palmyra Tiodge, No. 68. F., & A. M., also of Oconomowoc Chapter, No. 47, R. A. M.

J. 1>. PETBIE, farmer. Sees. 16 and 21 ; P. 0. Concord ; born in Little Falls, Herkimer Co., N. Y., Nov. 18, 1822 ; spent his early life in Little Falls, where he was educated, and came to Concord, Jefferson Co., Wis., in September, 1843. He bought State land which was at this time a wilderness of timber and brush. Mr. Petrie did his full share of the pioneer work incident to those days, as he had little or nothing to begin with ; he literally chopped out his farm and home, and now has 210 acres of wellimproved land as a reward. He married Miss J. F. Holcomb Feb. 25, 1847 ; the}' have four children living - Ellen L., EUery C, Irvins; W. and Harley H. Mr. Petrie is a Republican, and has been Chairman of the Town Board and Town Clerk many years ; he was Town Superintendent of schools under the old system, and was a member of the Wisconsin Legislature in 1861 and also in 1867. As one of the successful pioneer farmers, he has full-blooded and grade Durham cattle, beside horses and hogs.

ISAAC POE, deceased ; born in Medina Co., Ohio, in 1822; spent his early days in Ohio, and married, Jan. 11, 1843, Miss Polly Holcomb, of his native county; they came to Concord in 1846, and bought a piece of land so covered with timber that Mr. Poe had to cut trees before he could build. The young couple had their allotted share of the pioneer privations, but kept bravely at work, cleared up the farm and made a good home. Mr. Poe enlisted in 1862 in the 29th W. V. I. ; wa.s made Fourth Sergeant, and died at Helena, Ark., March 7, 1863 ; he lies buried in Concord. His death was deplored by a large circle of old friends and numerous relatives ; he left seven children - Frances M., Chauncy W., Cinderella, David W., Flaville W., Theodore J. and Ida E. His wife still resides on the old homestead of 115 acres, with the two younger children.

JOHX SEEL, farmer. Sees. 11 and 14; P. 0. Concord; born in Hessian Germany, Feb. 3, 1828; came to America with his parents in 1832, locating in Medina Co., Ohio ; after six years, they went to Cuyahoga Co., and remained till 1853, when Mr. Sell came to Concord, Jefferson Co., Wis., where he has since lived; sold his farm on Section 29, and settled.on his present farm of 160 acres in 1865; he has made all his improvements, built his large barns, etc., and has just finished a new brick farmhouse. Married Miss Catherine Usinger in 1853 ; they have twelve'children - Mary, Catherine, Susan, Margaret, Jacob L., John N., Rachel, Melvina, George, Herman, Edward and Frederick. Mr. Sell is a Democrat, and has been Chairman of his town thirteen years, and now holds the office ; is also a Director of the County Agricultural Society, and a member of the Temple of Honor ; he is a very successful farmer, and has twentv-two head of cattle, three horses, beside sheep and hoKS.

CHARLES SPE\CE, farmer. Sec. 10; P. 0. Concord; born in London, England, Feb. 14, 1840 ; came to America with his parents in 184S, locating in Concord, Jefferson Co.. Wis. ; here he has since lived with the exception of six or seven years spent in the mines of Colorado, Utah, Montana and Idaho. HeVeturned in 1870, and located on the old homestead of 335 acres; this was the farm of his father, Richard Spence, who died May 19, 1875, leaving eight children - William. .Mary A.. Richard, Elizabeth, George, John, Charles and Edward. The subject of this sketch married Miss Mary E. Spaulding Maroh 5, 1875 ; they have three children - Lillie, Samuel and Myrtle. Mr. Spence is a Democrat, and is liberal in religion ; has been a Supervisor, and with his brother is well known and respected in the countv.

MRS. LUCINDA TAYLOR, Sec. 9; P. O. Concord; bom in Schoharie Co., N. Y., March 31, 1816 ; at the age of 10, came with her parents to Michigan, where she lived until June, 1838, when she came to Jefferson Co., Wis., with her husband, Williavn Dunning, whom she married in Wayne Co., Mich. ; the young couple settled on the farm of forty-nine acres, where Mrs. T. now lives with her son Clinton ; the farm was a wilderness of timber and brush, and they suffered the usual privations incident to the times. Mr. D. was a carpenter, and built many of the substantial old buildings in his town ; he had a good home fliirly under way when he died of cholera, July 23, 184(i, leaving four children - Jane, Miles, Charles and Clinton. Mrs. Dunning married Robert Taylor in 1851, who died in 1862. Clinton Dunning was born on the old firm Nov. 25, 1847 ; has spent his life and been educated in his native county, though he lived one year in Illinois, and was a raftsman on the Mississppi two seasons, he also resided two seasons in Minnesota. In Faribault, Minn., he married, Oct. 7, 1874, Miss Ella Piper, of Sauk Co., Wis. ; they have two children - Nadia Peari and Essie. Mr. Dunning is a Republican, and one of the successful young farmers of his native county.

EHIERSOW H. THAYER, former. Sec. 16; P. 0. Concord; born in town of Concord, April 17, 1856 ; son of Rev. W. H. Thayer, who came to Concord in 1844. The family are closely identified with the early history of this county, as three generations have lived here. W. H. Thayer died Oct. 15, 1876, leaving a wife and five children - Emerson, Nelson, Lewis, Sarah and Clara, who died in 1876. Emerson Thayer has spent his life in Jefferson Co., with the exception of four years in Sauk and Vernon Cos., as a student and teacher ; he has taught in his native county, and intends to continue the profession. He has fifty acres of the old farm ; is a Republican and in sympathy with the U. B. Church of his fother.

JOi^EPH T. VANDERVEEAR, farmer and carpenter. Sec. 29 ; P. 0. Concord ; born in Montgomery Co., N. Y., Feb. 13, 1829; spent his younger years in his native State, where he was educated and learned his trade; he came to Dodge Co., Wis., in April, 1856, and after six months settled in Concord, where he has since lived. Enlisted in February, 1865, in the 47th W. V. I., and was with his regiment in Tennessee and Alabama in pursuit of guerrillas ; was discharged with the rest in September, 1865. He married Miss Nancy A. Osterhout, of Montgomery Co., N. Y., Feb. 19, 1861 ; they have two children - Miles E. and Roba M. Mr. V. is a Democrat, and has been Town Clerk during the past eight years, and now holds the office ; he has been very successful at his business, and has erected many good buildings.

LAURENCE VAIIGHX, farmer. Sec. 21 ; P. 0. Concord ; born in County Tipperary, Ireland, in May, 1803 ; his younger days were spent in Ireland as a farmer; came to America in 1840, locating at Troy, N. Y. ; worked on the Erie Canal one year, spent three or four years in Rensselaer Co., N. Y., and came to Wisconsin in 1846 ; after three years' residence in Milwaukee Co., he located in Concord, settled on Section 24, and after two vears, removed to his present farm of ninety-five acres ; the land was heavily timbered, and Mr. Vaughn did good work as a pioneer; as a result, he has an improved farm and a good home. Married Miss Margaret Reardon, who died in September, 1877, leaving ten children - Phillip, Michael, Margaret, Catherine, Ellen, James, John, Laurence, Timothy and Peter. Michael served three years in the 28th W. V. I. Regiment, and is now living in Minnesota, as are Phillip, John and Laurence ; Timothy and Peter are on the old form, and the daughter resides in Jeft'erson Co. Mr. Vaughn is a Republican, and a member of the Catholic Church.

JOHN WHITE, farmer. Sees. 14 and 11 ; P. 0. Concord; born in Orange Co., N. Y., June 29, 1843; he came to Wisconsin with his parents when 7 years of age, locating in Concord, where he has spent his life and been educated ; he is now on the original homestead of 161 acres, which his father bought in May, 1850. Married Miss Barbara Scheckelman, of Hebron, Oct. 29, 1872; they have four children - Annie, William, Mary and Flliza. Mr. White is a Democrat and a member of the Catholic Church. He is one of the go-ahead farmers and raises the usual stock and crops.

J. M. WICSGINTON, merchant, farmer and Postmaster, Concord ; born in Monmouthshire, Eng., July 3, 1836 ; came to America with his parents in 1842. locating in Pewaukee, Wis.; after a few months, they removed to Summit, Waukesha Co., Wis., and after a residence of one year they returned to Pewaukee and lived one year ; they then settled in Concord. Mr. Wigginton began business for himself in 1867 and has been very successful ; has a general stock, including dry goods, hats and caps, boots and shoes, groceries, drugs, hardware, paints and oils, farm implements, etc. Mr. Wigginton owns 165 acres of land on Sees. 10, 15 and 16; has the usual stock and crops, and has for many years been an extensive grower of hops. He married Miss Elizabeth A. Webb July 3, 1862 ; they have six children - William R., Mary F., John N., Edwin ^l., Walter W. and Clara M. Mr. Wigginton is a Republican; has been Town Clerk and was appointed Postmaster September 11, 1865. He is well known as an enterprising business man and farmer of Jefferson Co., in which he has spent the most of his life and been educated.

WILLIAII WILLARD, farmer, Sec. 16 ; P. 0. Concord ; born in Sussex Co., Eng., June 4, ISuS ; spent his early life ia England and came to America about 1832; resided eleven years in the State of New York and settled in Concord in October, 1343 ; he began on forty acres in 1855 ; has bought some land and sold more ; now has thirty six acres and a good home. Married Miss Mary Crouch June 13. 1827, who died Oct. 11, 1872, leaving six children - Alice, Serena, James, Sarah J., Elizabeth A. and Mary E. Mr. W. is a stanch Republican in politics and is well known and respected. He married Mrs. Eliza J. Knapp Feb. 25, 1873. Mrs. Willard was born in Hampshire, Eng., July 9, 1826 ; came to America with her parents in 1831 and settled in Jefferson Co.. N. Y.: she left New York with her parents for Milwaukee at 17 ; here she married John Whittaker June 19, 1843 ; with him she began pioneer life in Concord on eighty acres of heavily timbered land; they had a good house fairly begun when Mr. W. died in November, 1848, leaving two children - Lettice and Mary J. On the 30th of March, 1851, Mrs. W. married H. L. Knapp, who died Jan. 7, 1852, leaving one son - Henry J., born on the day of his father's death. Mrs. Knapp married, March 19, 1853, Bartholomew Knapp, and resided with him on their Concord farm until his death, April 10, 1865; he left four children - Levina, Edith, Jasper and Jason. Mrs. Knapp continued to reside in Wisconsin and married Mr. Willard. They are quietly spending their days on his pleasant farm in Concord. Mrs. W. united with the M. E. Church at 25 and has since been an active worker in the cause of Christianity ; her children are all residents of Wisconsin and Minnesota.

FRAXK E. AliLEX. bom April 3, 1853, in the town of Milford, Jefferson Co., Wis. ; son of F. M. Allen; removed from Milford, in 1873, to Fort Atkinson, where Mr. Allen, with his father, bought and operated the Fort Atkinson Flouring Mills. In the summer of 1879, the Messrs. Allen purchased the water power uf the old Brink Mill, at Cold Spring, and constructed a grist-mill, with four run of stones. In 1875, Mr. F. E. Allen was married to Miss Emma M. Manning, of Lake Mills ; two children have thus far blessed their union - Claud M. and Ethel I. Allen, the former now being dead.

<irEOK(wE E. BILLETT, farmer. Sec. 15 and 22; P. 0. Whitewater; born in Somersetshire, Ent;.. March 29, IS27 ; he spent his early life in England and came to America in 1847, locating in Cold Spring, beginning as a farm laborer ; he settled in 1850 on 160 acres of land, which he now owns; by hard work and good management, he has a farm of over seven hundred acres, with the best of improvements. He married Miss Betsey Thorne, of Cold Spring, Nov. 14, 1850 ; they have one daughter - Mary J. Mr. Billett is a Republican and has been Supervisor several terms. He is one of the most successful of the early settlers and has carved out his own success ; has on the farm 85 head of cattle 9 horses, '25 hogs and over 200 sheep. The Cold Spring Cheese Manufacturing Company consists of R. F. McCutchin, G. E. Billett and A. D. Coburn ; thev own five factories.

JOHN BILLETT, farmer. Sec. 14, 22 and 23; P. O. Whitewater; born in Somersetshire, Eng., Dec. 24, 1814 ; his early life was sp"nt in England and he came to America in 1850 ; he located in Cold Spring, JeflFerson Co., Wis.; resided twelve years on Sec. 23; settled on his present farm of 248 acres in 1863. Married Miss Lydia Gardner Feb. 3, 1847. Mrs. Billett was born in Somersetshire Nov. 14, 1826 ; they have one son - William, born Dec. 25, 1848, who is now a resident of AV'hitewater. The familv came to America with just -350. and their success is the result of their diligence and foresight.

WILLIAM BILLETT, farmer. Sec. 21 ; P.O.Whitewater; born in Somersetshire. Eng., Jan. 24, 1825 ; he came to America with his brother George in 1847, locating in Cold Spring, JeflFerson Co., Wis., where he worked at anything to which he could turn his hand until 1851, when he went to Ohio ; after one year, he returned and settled on a farm in Green Co., Wis.; in 1853, he went overland to California and after eighteen months of farming and mining he returned to Wisconsin ; he sold his Green Co. farm and settled on his present farm of 150 acres in 1856. Enlisted in 1864 in the 1st Wisconsin Heavy Artillery ; was stationed in and about the defenses of Wasnington and served till the close of the war. Married Miss Judith A. Brown, Devonshire, Eng., Oct. 21, 1851. Mr. Billett is a Republican and a wide-awake farmer. He has on his farm twenty -eight head of cattle, six horses and other stock. He has led an eventful life and lia~ i-arvid out his own fortunes.

WILLIAII BROWN, farmer, Sees. 14, 16 and 22; P. 0. Whitewater, Walworth Co.; born in Devonshire, England, Dec. 18, 1828. He spent his early life in England, and came to America in 1850, locating on land which he still owns. He began with wild land and improved it, and now has 197i acres. He married Miss Nancy Fryer in 1855; they have nine children - Kate. Xekon. Ella, Arthur. Charles, Cora, Frank, George and Lovina. Mr. Brown is a Democrat, and is libaral in relisrion. He is one of the successful farmers of his county, who be|:»an a poor man and now his a good farm, with a modern farmhouse, and a bam 32x60 feet, buUt in 1879. He has forty-five head of cjttle, four horses and forty hoes.

JUII\ COX, farmer. Sec. 27 ; P. 0. Whitewater, Walwor:h Co.; bora in Barnstable, England, June IS, 1844 ; came to America in 1847, with his parents, James and Jane Cox ; lived about eight years in Milwaukee, Wis.; then removed to Cold Sprina;. Mr. Cox settled on his farm of eighty acres in 1876. Married Miss Lizzie Marshall, of Cold Spring. Nov. 20, 1873 ; they have two childrea - Maryetta and William H. Mr. Cos is a Republican ; has twenty-five head of cattle, two horses and eighteen hogs. He is one of the stirrini; vouns; farmers, and is improvins his stock.

WALTER COX, farmer. Sees. 24 and 27 ; P. 0. Whitewater; born in Devonshire, England, Feb. 14, 1825. He spent his early life and worked at masonry in England ; came to America in 1848, residing eight years in Milwaukee. He settled on the farm he now owns of 120 acres in 1856. Married Miss Ann Smith June 29, 1847 ; they have five children - Walter G , Elizabeth A., Mary N., John W. and William J. .Mr. Cox is a Republican ; has been Town Treasurer two terms and School District Treasurer many years. Mrs. Cox is a member of the M. E. Church Mr. Cos is an enterprising farmer ; has twenty-two head of cattle, including five Ayrshire grrades, thirty-two Merino grade sheep, and eight Poland- China hogs. He has a well improved farm, with the best of buildings ; is now making a large addition to his farmhovse.

DANIEL \V. CROSS, farmer, Sec. 34; P. 0. Whitewater; born in Lyle, Broome Co., N. Y., Feb. 22, 1818 ; at the a,'e of 10, he went with his parents to Erie Co . Penn.; then removed to Ohio, where he remained till 1839, when he came to Walworth Co., Wis. In 1841, he bought eighty acres on Hart Prairie, where he lived until the spring of 1865, when he locited on hi^ present farm of 120 acres. As a result of many years of labor and management, he niw has his well-improved farm, where he has built a midern farmhouse. He married Miss Sarah A. Hanson, of Greene Co , N. T., in 1864 ; thev have two children - Daniel L. and Katie. Mr. Cross is a Republican, and has on his farm the usual stock and croDS. He at one time owned property in Watertown ; also in Adams Co., Wis,