Ashippun, Wisconsin

J. ST. 0''BRIBN, M. I>., physician and surgeon ; born in West Chester, Penn., Sept. 15, 18U8; Dr. O'Brien entered Notre Dame College in 1856 and graduated in 1859; commenced the study of medicine at the Rush Medical College in 1861 ; eminent among the profession there at that time Prof. Brainard, James Adams Allen, Prof J. W. Freer, Prof Ray; Dr. O'Brien, after a thorough course of study, commenced the practice of medicine in Plymouth, Sheboygan Co., Wis., and, in 1878, came to Waupun ; he is a member of the State Medical Society and a prominent member of the American Medical Association ; also a member of the County Medical Society ; he has a large and constantly increasing practice. Dr. O'Brien married, in May, 186G, Anna J. Smith, daughter of Col. H. N. Smith, late Warden of the Wisconsin State Prison and who for many years was a prominent Democratic politician of the State; the children are Daisy, born July 4, 1869 ; Sarah, born Oct. 24, 1872; Harold N., born in April, 1877. The Doctor is a man of genial temperament, and, although his valuable time is mostly occupied with his studies and practice, he occasionally finds an opportunity to follow the sports of the field, and game from mud-hens to deer have to suffer.

Passage source: The History of Dodge County, Wisconsin, Containing ... Its Early Settlement, Growth ... an Extensive and Minute Sketch of Its Cities ... War Record, Biographical Sketches, published 1880.

K. li. OLIVKR, attorney; born in Scotland, May 4, 18.34; son of Theo. Oliver, a hardware merchant ; he came to the town of Alto, Wis., in 1848 ; came to Waupun and engaged in the manufacture of plows; was successfully engaged till 1858, when he went into the hardware business and carried it on till the time of his death, Dec. 29. 1868. Robert enlisted in Co. D, 3d W. V. I; was in all the battles that that regiment engaged in; was appointed Sergeant Major after the battle of Antietam on account of bravery ; returned to Waupun in 1864; commenced the study of law in 1865 and now has a successful practice. Married Grace Sampey, daughter of Theo. Sampey ; have had three children - Ada Belle, Gertie and Grace.

Passage source: The History of Dodge County, Wisconsin, Containing ... Its Early Settlement, Growth ... an Extensive and Minute Sketch of Its Cities ... War Record, Biographical Sketches, published 1880.

Methodist preacher of celebrity; he married, Oct. 11, 1824, Miss Cliarlotte Hobbs, of St. Peter's Isle, Thanite, Eug. ; she was born May U, 1798; the family came to America in 1830, and Mr. John Padghatn engaged in farming, which he carried on successfully till the time of his death; his wile is now living in Randolph, Wis., at the good old age of 81 ; she has in her possession some of a celebrated brand of flour that her husband made, the week they were married, in the old Xorthwood Windmill at St. Lawrence, I'lng. Edward A. Padgham came to Waupun in 1861 to take charge of Ewen's Priaon City Itim office; he shortly after enteredCo. K, lOth W. V. I.; was in all the engagements with his regiment; served his time faithfully, and was mustered out Nov. 3, 1864, after having served three years and three months; returned to Waupun, and married, Jan. 3. 1865, Miss Addie Moore, daughter of Mills Moore; have had one child - Jessie A., born Dec. 'I'J, 1872. In 1865, Mr. Padgham was ongiiged with Phelps Moore, and then with Sykes & Nichols; then accepted a position with Mr. Van Valkensburg, and, shortly after, went to work for I. V. Preston, druggist; in 1867, Mr. Padgham loaded all his worldly po-sessions on wagons, and, with ox-teams, took his march with his family for the great West; they traveled many hundred miles, and suffered some hardships; after getting into Iowa, and not finding the prospect pleasing, they retraced their way to Waupun ; Mr. Padgham is now successfully engaged in business in Waupun; has one of the neatest and handsomest stores in the city, and carries a very complete and well-assorted stock of groceries, crockery, etc. Himself and wife are members of the Congregational Church. ,,,

Passage source: The History of Dodge County, Wisconsin, Containing ... Its Early Settlement, Growth ... an Extensive and Minute Sketch of Its Cities ... War Record, Biographical Sketches, published 1880.

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