Fulton Town

Fulton Town

Is the next town north of Janesville, being Town 4 Norths Range 12 E, It is divided into 10 school districts-^8 school houses-^nd has 491 scholars. It receives from the State School Fund the present year, $332,46.

Within the, hmits.of this town, are fom- villages. Ford" or Fulton Center, (from the fact of its having been a crossing place for the Indians in their travels up and down the valley of Rock river,) Newville, Fulton and Edgerton.

This town possesses natural advantages hardly excelled in the county elsewhere. It has several small and very beautiful .prairies, with a soil of the most superior quality. The timber is of large growth, suitable for sawing and building purposes. Rock river, which enters this town near the N. E. corner, makes a circuit south-west near the west line, thence bearing east, passes into Janesville in Section 32.

Pulton Cbntkr

There is a good water power on Rpck river at what was at an early day, and even at the present, known as "Indian Ford." Thip water power is owned and improved by Dr. Guy. Stoughton and Wm. T. Hall, Esq. A bridge spans the river at this place. This little village is the most central of any in town, and has a saw mill, a tavern, 3 stores and groceries, 2 blacksmith shops, 2 shoemakers' shops, and a very large school house, which serves for schools and also for holding public meetmgs.

George R. Ramsey, Esq., first setfled on this prairie about the same time that the Messrs. Stone located on the river; hence its name. Mr. R. was a member of Assembly from his district.afpw years since, in the Legislature. He still resides at the same plaw where he made his first claim.

Is thrown across the Rock near the residence of Robert Stone, who, with his brother Daniel, were the two earliest settlers, and among the first in the county. Mr. Stone is one of the largest farmers in the county. They were here in the summer of 1836.

(Formerly known as Catfish village,) is near the^west line of the township, on Section 7, and situated on the Catfish river near its junction with the Rock river. Here is a very superior water power, well improved, and a large flouring mill and a saw mill in operation.

Tliis is a small village in the north-east comer of the town of Fulton. It has a steam saw mill in successful operation, one tavern, one grocery, two blacksmith shops, and eight dwelling houses. Goodrich's bridge crosses Rock river at this place.

The village of Edgerton is located in the town of Fulton, one mile west of Rock river, on the line of the M. & M. R. R. A little over 2 years since, tlio Raili'oad reached this point; since which time has grown up a flourishing little town of 100 dwellings and 500 inhabitants.

There are three public houses, four stores, three groceries, one tin shop, one wagon shop, two blacksmith shops, two shoe shops, one tailor shop, one paint shop, one sash, door and blind factory, one saw-mill, one steam mill, and one grist mill, all under successful operation. There are also two church-i es in contemplation of erection.

The manufacture of bricks is also extensively carried on. The bricks produced are of a milky whiteness, and for beauty and durability, cannot be excelled in the State. The clay from which they are manufactured is very abundant, easily obtained^ and convenient to the Railroad ; afibrding the manufacturer a rare opportunity of transporting them at pleasure.

There are five substantial and commodious ware houses, and more in oontomplation of erection, which speaks well of its agricultural resources.

Considering the advantages by which it is surrounded, and judging tho future by the past, Edgerton must, not many j'ears hence, rank favorably with tho first villages in Rock or adjoining counties,

TOWN orriCKRa for 1855. Supervisors - Asa Root, Chairman, Charles Coon, James S. Hopkins ; S. Si Williftliisj Town Clerk; R. T. liawtoti, Deputy do; Erastus Hopkibs, Treasurer; R. T. Lawtoh, Superintendent of schools; R. T. Lawton, Thad^ deus Bowman, Justices of the Peace.

Source changes here: from The History of Rock County, Wisconsin; Its Early Settlement, Growth, Development, Resources, Etc., by Wesern Historical Company, Chicago, Pub, published 1879; 14,380 words in this source stream.

Fulton Town

JOHN ARNOIiD, farmer. Sec. 14 ; P. 0. Milton Junction ; born in County Down, Ireland, 1832 ; came to America in 1852, landing at Philadelphia ; came to Wisconsin in 1854, locating at Milton, then moving to Fulton. Married Mary Craig, a native of Ireland, in March, 1858; have five children - Jane, Eloisa, Matilda, John and Samuel; his wife died in fall of la75 ; married his present wife in 1877, Annie McKinnie, a native of Philadelphia, Penn. Owns 118 acres of land ; raises corn, oats, wheat and other products of the county, together with tobacco and stock.

RORERT ATTLESEY, butcher, Edgerton; born in Cambridgeshire, England, Feb. 1, 1836; son of Robert and Sophia (Darnell) Attlesey ; came to America in 1853, and was engaged in railway contracting business on C., M. & St. P. R. R. ; came and settled in Edgerton and started present business in 1866. Married, Dec. 17, 1869, Mrs. P. A. Scott, daughter of Arnold Collins, of Ed^erton ; she has two children by her first husband - Winfield and Madora. Mr. Attlesey is a member of Masonic Lodge, member of I. 0. 0. F. Attend M. E. Church; Democrat.

H. li. BARDEEIV, dealer in leaf tobacco, Edgerton; born in Brookfield, Madison Co., N. y. ; son of Romelius and Marion (Palmer) Bardeen ; family moved to Albion, Dane Co., in May, 1854; Mr. Bardeen was educated at Albion Academy ; in 1867, he commenced buying tobacco for Leadaman & Bros., and now buying for Brenzl & Dormtyer, 126 Water street, N. Y. ; extent of business, 3,000 eases shipped annually. He married, May 13, 1874, Miss Ada Banks, daughter of W. C. Banks, of Edgerton, Rock Co. ; have two children - Willie R., born March, 1875 ; Minnie K., July 17, 1877. Family attend M. E. Church. Member of I. 0. 0. F. ; Republican.

RICHARD BARNEIS, farmer, Sec. 1 ; P. O. Edgerton : born in County Kent, England, Aug. 24, 1 832 ; son of Richard and Elizabeth (Baldoc) Barnes, who came to America, landing in New York Dec. 3, 1841, with three children - ^ William, Richard and Mary Ann - ^and settled in Oneida Co., N. Y. ; in 1856, Richard Barnes came to Wisconsin, and settled on his present homestead of 145 acres, January, 1857 ; raises usual products, together with sheep, cattle and hops ; raises Merino blooded sheep. He married, January, 1866, Ella C. Peck, daughter of Levi C. Peck, of Fulton ; they have two children - Mary L. Barnes, born Nov. 28, 1866; Elmer Barnes, March 7, 1873. They attend Methodist Church ; Republican.

WM. P. BENTLEY, wholesale leaftobacco dealer, Edgerton; born inReedsville.Penn., Sept.2, 1819; son of Hezekiah and Sylvia (Wells) Bentley,who moved to New York State, whereW. P. Bentlcy received his early education ; in 1839, he came West and settled in the lead mines, near Galena, 111. and in 1841 he moved to Wisconsin, staying a short time in Grant Co., then moved to Dane Co., where he settled and resided since 1846 ; came to Edgerton, and started his present business in 1872, commencing first in a small way, till now he ships 2,000 cases on an average annually. Married, January, 1847, Mrs. H. L. Trueman daughter of Eden Burdick, a native of Connecticut; their children are Aden W., Francis M. Charles R.' William F. and Louisa. Mrs. Bentley had by h^r first husband one child, Nancy Cornelia Trueman now Mrs. Z. H. Bowen. Mr. Bentley is member of Masons and I. 0. 0. F.,- Temple of Honor, Sons of Temperance and Grange. Held the ofiice of Supervisor in Dane Co. several terms. Liberal in religion and politics.

FATHER J. F. BOWE, officiating Priest at Edgerton (Parish of St. Joseph), in the Diocese of Milwaukee, under Archbishop Henni ; born in Ozaukee Co., Wis., in 1850; educated at St.Michael's College, Toronto, Canada ; at St. Joseph's College, Bardstown, Ky.; graduated at St. Francis' Seminary, Milwaukee ; ordained July 25, 1876, by Archbishop Henni; he took charge of this parish Feb. 15 1878 ' congregation amounts to about eighty families, and is building a new residence for Father Bowe next to the church.

Z. H. BOWEN, Town Clerk, Edgerton ; born in Philadelphia Oct. 14, 1840 ; son of Phineas and Caroline (Shepherd) Bowen, who came to Wisconsin and located in Walworth, Walworth Co. in 1851 - they had six children - W. H., the oldest, came to Rock Co., and settled in Edgerton, in the spring of 1870, and followed mercantile pursuits ; married in November, 1869, Miss N. C. Trueman, daughter of Mrs. W. P. Bentley; their children are May Belle, born June 31, 1871 ; Georgia, July 25, 1873. Was elected Town Clerk, in the spring of 1874, and has held the office since. Attend the Baptist Church. Republican.

STEPHEN E. BOWER9IAN, farmer. Sees. 26 and 27 ; P. 0. Janesville; born in Wisconsin in July, 1855, on present homestead; manages farm for his father, Mr. Charles Bowerman, of 160 acres all under cultivation ; raises oats, wheat, corn, barley, potatoes, tobacco and stock. Married Miss Nettie NJckerson in October, 1876, daughter of H. C. Nickerson, of Johnstown, Rock Co., who was born in October 1855 ; have one child - Irva F., born Feb. 18, 1878. Mr. B. is Clerk of the School District. Mr. Charles Bowerman, father of S. E. Bowerman, was born in Province of Ontario, Canada, in 1821 ; came to Wisconsin in 1843, and settled in Fulton Township, Rock Co. Married, January 1, 1845' Mary M. Walrath. , ' ' '

CHARLES liE BROWN, Deputy SheriiF, Rock Co.; P.O. Edgerton ; born in Truxton, Cortland Co., N.y., July 25,1826; son of Gilbert Brown ; he came West in 1852; came to Wisconsin and located in Edgerton, in the fall of 1860, and engaged in buying and selling horses for the Government ; in 1862 started the livery business, which he still carries on. He married Sarah J. Guthrie, daughter of John Guthrie, of Rhode Island; they have four children - Helen, born Aug. 16, 1848; Mary Emma, May 30 1851- Florence A., Jan. 2, 1855 ; Louis, Nov. 5, 1859. In the spring of 1864, was elected Constable - 'elected Supervisor in 1867, and Town Treasurer; in 1866, was appointed Deputy Sheriff, which office' he still

KICHAltD R. BROWX, commission merchant, Edgerton ; born in Queensbury, Warren Co., N. Y., June 1, 1831 ; son of Schuyler and Lydia (Simpson), who came to Wisconsin and settled at Albion, Dane Co., in 1845 ; their family consisted of seven boys and one girl. ]l. R., the youngest of the family, started in business for himself at a very early age; for the past thirteen years, has been engaged in the lun)ber trade, and in live stock for eighteen years, which trade he is now engaged in for a Milwaukee firm. Married, January 31, 1858, Miss Mary Childs, daughter of Penuel and Mary H., of Brandon, Rutland Co., Vt. ; had four children - Penuel C., Wallace S., Mary G. and George R. Liberal in religion ; ficmily attends the M. Jl. Church. Republican. Served three years as Town Treasurer.

DR. B. BURDICK, Edgerton ; born, in 1823, in Hopkinton, Washington Co., R. I.; educated at New York University, New York City, graduating from there in 1849 ; attended, as a student, Bellevue and city hospitals ; came to Wisconsin in 1853, locating at Delavan, Walworth Co. Married Mrs. C. F. Olney in 1853 ; have three children - Fernando W., born in 1855 ; Charles F. and Nettie B., twins, born in 1857. Clerk of School Board for a number of terms; was physician to Deaf and Dumb Asylum at Delavan, Walworth Co., for one year ; member of Legislature in 1866.

E. A. BURDItJK, Postmaster, Edgerton ; born in Madison, N. Y., in 1829 ; came to Wisconsin in 1843, locating in Albion. Married Miss Nancy L. Coon, a native of Pennsylvania ; they have four children - Francis H., Allen, Ralph and Ellinor.

JfATHAJf D. BURDICK, blacksmith and carriage-builder, Edgerton; born in Lincklaen, Chenango Co., N. Y., Dec. 28, 1818 ; moved from Chenango Co. to Allegany Co. when about 20 years old; came to Wisconsin and settled in .Johnstown, Rock Co., Aug. 9, 1846, where he lived till 1863, when he moved to Fulton and commenced farming on Sec. 5 ; in 1868, started his present business in the village of Edgerton ; in 1874, admitted his son Charles W. as partner. Married Jane A. Stillman, who was born Nov. 20, 1817, in Rensselaer Co., N. Y., daughter of Ephraim and Deborah (Vincent), and is a niece of the late statesman, John Hancock; their children are - Charles W., born Nov. 14, 1845, in Allegany Co., N. y.; Mary E., Aug. 1, 1850, in Johnstown, Rock Co., Wis.; Ellen J., Dec. 7, 1855, in Johnstown, Rock Co., Wis.; Nathan R., Nov. 27, 1860, in Johnstown, Rock Co., Wis. Mr. B. commenced the blacksmithing business in York State in 1839, and in this county, at Johnstown, in 1847. Held the office of Deputy Sheriff for six years, under Sheriffs Howard, Austin and Dawson ; also, office of Constable ; Town Treasurer of Johnstown for two terms ; member of Masons and I. 0. 0. F., Janesville Lodges ; member of Sons of Temperance ; liberal in religion and Democratic in politics. Owns sixty acres of land, besides village property. Mrs. Burdick's mother was a sister of John Hancock, statesman.

PREZ C. BURDICK, merchant, Edgerton; born in Brookfield, Madison Co., N. Y., May 23, 1815; son of Aden and Martha (Cheeseborough) Burdiek ; his father visited Wisconsin in 1842, returned East, and brought his family in 1843, and settled in Albion, Dane Co., on Sec. 27. Married, in 1836, Catherine Bardeen, daughter of Cyrus Bardeen, of New York ; she died in May, 1857, leaving four children - Priscilla (married D. F. Hokes, and now resides in Oakland, Cal.), Ellen F. (married James Williams, and is now a widow). Marietta (married Mr. William 'Hill, and is now dead), Julia (married A. A. Robinson, of Pueblo, Colo.), Anna (married I. B. Campbell, of Greeley, Iowa). Mr. Burdiok again married, in February, 1858, Mrs. Elizabeth Son, daughter of Thomas I. Sou, of Columbia Co., N. Y.; they have two children - Blanche and Willard R. Member of Masons and I. 0. 0. F., of Edgerton ; liberal in religion ; was elected, in fall of 1852, member of Legislature for Dane Ca; Democrat.

THEODORE BUTTS, farmer. Sees. 13 and 14 ; P. 0. Milton Junction ; born in Northampton Co., Penn., Oct 30, 1827 ; came to Wisconsin with his parents ; his father wus born July 3, 1803, and died Aug. 31, 1813; his mother was born Oct. 13, 1804, in Pennsylvania, and is still living; his parents located at Milton for a short time, and then came and settled on his present homestead. He married. May 17, 1849, Catherine Kimball, of Kingston, N. Y.; their children are Annie E., born April 14, 1850; Blondina J., Nov. 22, 1851 ; Theodore, Sept. 3, 1853; Eugene, Aug. 9, 1855; Ellen, Feb. 12, 1857 ; George K., Dec. 11, 1859 ; Henrietta, Oct. 24, 1861 ; Lincoln, Dec. 8, 1863 ; Edward, May 5, 1866. Mr. B. has been District Clerk one term of three years; owns one of the best farms in Pulton; family attend Methodist Church ; Republican.

ROBERT C. CARTER, farmer, Sec. 1 ; P. 0. Edgerton ; born in Litchfield Co., Conn., May -'4, 1823 ; came to Wisconsin, March, 1856, and settled on Sec. 1, Fulton, Rock Co.. where he purchased eighty acres, which now forms his homestead ; raises corn, wheat, oats and tobacco, and is an enterprising stock-raiser. Married, Sept. 10, 1850, Miss Dorcas A. Champlin, of Oneida Co., N. Y.; has held the office of School Treasurer for years. Attends Methodist Church ; Republican ; he is a son of Mr.

CURTIS P. CASSO]*, Indian Ford; born in Thorn, Yorkshire, ten miles from Doncaster, England, Feb. 20, 1812 ; was educated at Ackworth Academy, Yorkshire ; sailed from Liverpool, England, in packet ship SheiEeld, Capt. Hagstaff, Nov. 16, 1831, and landed in New York Dec. 27, 1831 ; remained in vicinity of New York, New Jersey and Hoboken, till May, 1832, when he moved to Poughkeepsie and from there to Rochester, N. Y.; from here he went to England to visit his home in 1836 ; same year, returned to America, landing in Quebec, Canada; he lived in different parts of the country till 1844, when he returned to Rochester, N. Y.; moved from there to Shortsville, Ontario Co., N. Y.; came to Hartland, Wauke.sha Co., and located at Fall River, Wis., in 1856, and started a grist-mill and ran it for Breton & Kinney; moved to Milton, Rock Co., in 1859; from here to Oshkosh, and, in 1862, from Oshkosh to Indian Ford ; he moved back to Oshkosh in 1869 ; from there to Oconto City, and thence to Indian Ford, May, 1875. Married Hannah Barrington, at Rochester, N. Y., June 3, 1833 ; their children are Mary Jane, born Oct. 19, 1834; John P., April 12, 1839, died Sept. 30, 1840; Thomas B., born Feb. 13, 1840, who now is miller at Indian Ford; Alfred K., March 12, 1832. died Sept. 15, 18G1, in U. S. Army; Edward C, born Nov. 5, 1844; John .T., April 2, 1847; William' N., Sept. 5. 1849; Charles F., Aug. 18, 1852.

WILiLiIAM W. CHIIiD, wholesale dealer in leaf tobaccos, Edgerton ; born in Brandon, Rutland Co., Vt., Nov. 11, 1824; son of Benual and Mary (Henry) Child. Mr. W. W. Child came to Wisconsin in the fall of 1845, and settled in Eagle, Waukesha Co. ; engaged as school teacher for three years ; since then has always been engaged in mercantile pursuits in Palmyra, Albion and Edgerton ; came to Rock Co., Nov. 11, 1866, and opened a general store ; four years afterward, he sold out, and in 1870 commenced the business which he now is engaged in, which was the first tobacco warehouse at Edgerton ; ships 3,000 cases, on an average, annually. Married, April 28, 1848, Miss B. C. Hatch, daughter of Orton Hatch; have one son and one daughter - Florence E., Sept. 25, 1849, and Harold W., born Nov. 16,1851. Master of No. 65, Masonic Lodge, Fulton ; member of I. 0. O. F. They attend the Congregational Church ; Republican. \

WILIvIAM CliARK, farmer, Sec. 2; P. 0. Edgerton; mason and bricklayer; born in. County Wexford, Ireland, in 1818, and_^came to America April 21, 1854; learned his trade in the old country; worked at his trade and lived at Staten Island, N. Y., till he came to Wisconsin, in 1857; and settled in Rock Co. He bought his homestead on Sec. 2 in 1858 ; owns eighty acres, and raises the general produc's of this^art of thecountry. He has built or helped to build the principal part of the houses in Edgerton Village. Married, in 1844, Maria Leckey, who was born in County Kilkenny, Ireland, in 1825. Have eight children - Richard W., born March 7, 1845 ; Sarah J., Deo. 25, 1846 ; George R., Feb. 16, 1849 ; James C, April 22, 1851 ; Elinor C, March 26, 1853 ; John H., May 9, 1855 ; Thomas W., Jan. 1, 1857 ; Clinton F., March 29, 1861. Members of the Episcopal Church; Republican.

lif IliLiIAlI CLiAT WORTHY^, auctioneer and commission merchant, Edgerton ; born in Somersetshire, England, Deo. 16, 1823 ; son of William and Sophia (Trott) Clatworthy ; tailor by trade ; came to America in 1840, and located at Skeneateles, Onondaga Co., N. Y. ; lived there till 1852, when he went to California and started the tailoring and clothing business in Colonia, El Dorado Co. ; returned East, came to Wisconsin, and settled at Edgerton, Rock Co., in 1857, at the same business ; started the first bowling alley and saloon here; sold out and volunteered, in 1862, in the 11th Wisconsin, under Capt. Harris ; served eight months ; came back and purchased the American Hotel from Lorenzo Dearborn, and kept hotel for fifteen years; now in the auction business. Married, June 7, 1842, Dosire L. Springer, daughter of Benjamin Springer, of Onondaga "Co., N. Y.; had six children, two living - M ary E. married A. Taylor, merchant, of Janesville ; Charles is at home ; dead - William H., Addie, Carry ; Spencer is a member of the I. 0. 0. F. since 1842. Liberal in religion ; Democrat.

JAMJES CLiOrGH, dairyman ; P. 0. Edgerton ; born in Yorkshire, En<.,'., Dec. 31, 1828 ; son of James and Sarah (Butterfield) fllough ; came to Ame;-ioain 1860, and located in Ohio ; went back to England in 1861, and brought his family to America; located, in 1863, in Albany, Green Co , Wis., and remained there two years, and came and settled in Spring Valley, Rock Co., Section 4, where he purchased 100 acres. Married, May 13, 1848, Margaret, daughter of Thomas and Mary fLofthouse) Ashby, of Yorkshire, England, Their children are Thomas Henry, born Oct. 27, 1848, and died aged 111 months, buried in Yorkshire; Mary Jane, born Sept. 26, 1850, in England; Alfred, born July 30, 1853, in England. He is a member of the I. 0. 0. F. Religion, Congregational ; was President of the Farmers' Club four years, in Spring Valley ; Liberal in politics. Mr. Clough's dairy is one of the great manufacturing interests of the county, making 50,000 lbs. in six months.

THOMAS J. CORDNER, butcher, Bdgerton; born in the town of Hopkinton, Washinoiton Co., R. I., Dec. 17, 1823; son of Stephen and Susan (Bates) Cordner. He came to Wisconsin in 1857, settled in Rock Co., and built a brick block, parts of which he now occupies ; by trade, a mason. Married, May 31, 1834, Elizabeth Edwards, daughter of George Edwards, of Exeter, R. I., and she died in 1840, leaving one child - Herbert N. He married again, June 2, 1842, Miss Lucinda, daughter of George and Lucinda (Newton) Geer, who died Jan. 11, 1878 He is a member of the Masonic Lodge, Fulton Lodge. Liberal in religion, and Republican in politics. Enlisted Aug. 25, 1863, in Co. D, 23d Wis. Inf , under Capt. Joseph Greene, serving three years ; was at several engagements, and at the siege of Vicksburg ; mustered out in New Orleans by special order ; were engaged on New Orleans & Jackson and Great North- Western R. R.

Gr. E. COWAIV, farmer, Sees. 22 and 23; P. 0. Edgerton ; born in Cayuga Co., N. Y., Aug. 14, 1811; always followed farming ; came to Wisconsin in 1848, and located on Section 14; purchased his present homestead in 1850. Married Mary Jane Ward in 1840, who was a native of Ira, Cayuga Co.; born June 28, 1818, died in November, 1859. He owns 200 acres, under cultivation. He raises coru, oats, potatoes, wheat, barley and tobacco, poultry and stock. '

ORSO^f COX, farmer, Sec. 28:' P. .0. Fulton Center; born in Steuben Co., N. Y., in 1816 ; lived there till he was 4 years old ;- moved with his parents to Cayuga Co. ; lived there till he was 20, when he went to farming for himself, in Seneca Co., for three years ; leaving there, came to Wisconsin May 7, 1842, and purchased eighty acres where now stands his homestead; afterward adding, till now he owns 282 acres, and 161 acres one mile east, in all 443 acres. Married, in 1846, Miss Laura Allen, daughter of Stephen Allen, of Jeiferson Co. Have three children - Mary F., William H., Henry W. Was Constable and Collector at an early day, when that officer collected the taxes. Was Road Commissioner two terms, laying out the first roads in the township. Republican ; Universalist.

SAIHUEL CREEK, farmer. Sec. 6 ; P. 0. Edgerton; born in Berks Co., Penn., in 1829, and lived there till he came, to Wisconsin, in 1858, and located in Porter ; moved to Pulton, and purchased his present homestead, on Section 6, in the fall of 1869. Married, in July, 1850, Olive Billings, who was born in Pennsylvania Aug. 1, 1834. They have five children - Armenia (married J. G. BiUings), born December 30, 1852; Matilda, born July 30, 1854; Olive, born April 6, 1861; Jasper, born May 8, 1865; Susan, born April 14, 1856, married Joseph Bitters. Mr. Creek enlisted in the spring of 1861, in Co. D, 2d Wis. Inf., and mustered out in the spring of 1864 ; was in all the battles his regiment participated in ; was color-bearer ; lost one finger of his right hand at the battle of Gettysburg, also wounded in the shoulder by a piece of shell, and served with his regiment in the principal battles of the Potomac ; was taken prisoner at the second battle of Bull Run.

JAjflES CROFT, merchant, Edgerton ; born in York, Yorkshire, England, in 1816 ; came to America in 1842, and settled in Wisconsin, with his parents, Joseph and Margaret (Ayres), who were early settlers in Janesville, and the first to build a house on the west side of Rock River ; came to Edgerton twenty-two to twenty-three years ago, and entered into the manufacture of brick with Mr. Culton, under the title of Croft & Culton; four years afterward, sold out to Culton, and went to England on a visit to his home, and returned to America in 1861. In 1866, he commenced the present business of dry-goods merchandising ; is by trade a carpenter, which he learned in England. Married Esther L. Brown, daughter of Squire Brown, of Bridgewater, N. Y. Hi^ brother, Matthew Croft, was born in the same citv, in 1821, and carries on a general store in Edgerton.

CHARLES H. DICKINSOX, painter; P. 0. Edgerton; born in Utica, Oneida Co., N. Y., Feb. 27, 1833. Son of John W. and Mary (Gustin). Mr. C. H. Dickinson . came to Wisconsi^ and settled in Edgerton, in 1855. Carpenter and joiner by trade, which- he worked at when he came to Edgerton. Married, Jan. 5, 1856, Myra C. Martin, daughter of Joel C. Martin, of New York ; had one child - Lucy I., wife of James White, a miller at Fulton. Member of Fulton Masonic Lodge, and I. 0. 0. F, Edger-ton ; attend M. E. Church ; Republican.

HUBERT H. DICKiafSOI^f , Proprietor U. S. Hotel and Livery Stable ; P. 0. Edgerton ; born in Denmark, Lewis Co., N. Y., Feb. 10, 1836 ; came to Wisconsin in the spring of 1855. Settled at Edgerton, Rock Co. ; commenced to learn house-painting with his brother C. H., who came oae year earlier. In 1859-60, went to farming, in Darlington, Lafayette Co. About 1861, he went to the Nevada Silver Mines ; remained there four years and returned to Edgerton via Canada, after making a visit to his friends and relatives in Xew York. He married, March 15, 1868, Miss Ellen C. Hudson, daughter of John and Mary Hudson, formerly of England. They had two children - Lewis J., born Oct. 3, 1872 ; Mary Jane, born May 9, 1874. He is a Mason of Fulton Lodge, No. 61, 1. 0. 0. ¥ , Lodge 133, Edgerton. Plants five acres of tobacco each year, on Sec. 3, and owns the land. Liberal in religion and politics.

NELSON FREDEXDALL., farmer, Sec. 21; P. 0. Pulton Center; born in Schoharie Co., N. Y., May 8, 1846 ; came to Wisconsin with his parents in 1852 ; resided here ever since, with the exception of three years in Colorado, 1870 to 1873. Is a son of Mr. Jacob Predendall, who resides two pailes south of Janesville ; has two sisters living with his father - Florinda and Alminia. He own 160 acres of fine land, raising corn, oats, potatoes, wheat, barley, tobacco and stock. While in Colorado, Mr. Fredendall was engaged in herding.

DAVID GREEN, blacksmith; P. 0. Edgerton; born in County Antrim, Ireland, Feb. 11, 1833 ; son of Jamejs and Rachel (Johnson) Green. Came to America, landing in Canada, in 1848, where he lived three years, and come to Wisconsin in the spring of i852, and located in Janesville ; lived there for six months ; came to Edgerton and engaged in blacksmithing. Married, October 30, 1854 Elizabeth Purse, daughter of George Furse, of Dunkirk, Dane Co. They have two children - George A., Margaret. Member of I. O. 0. Fellows ; liberal in religion ; Republican.

SAMUELi C. HEAD, toll-gatherer of the NewvUle Bridge Co. ; P. 0. Fulton ; native of New York, born in Almond, Allegany Co., Nov. 22, 1816; son of Solomon Head and Sarah Coon, who came to Milton in spring of 1839. They pre-empted 40 acres on Sec. 9. They had six children; three sons - Samuel C, C. R. and Henry A. Mr. Solomon Head died in 1867. Their mother died in 1871, and is buried at Albion Center Cemetery. Mr. Samuel C. Head married Miss Julia Ann Burdick July 4, 1844', daughter of Colonel Aden Burdick and Martha, of Albion, Dane Co. They have two children - Douglas, born May 1,1848; Augusta, born March 6,1852. Mrs. Julia Ann Head died Nov. 26, 1870, and is buried at Albion Cemetery. Mr. Head is a Mason, of Lodge 69, Fulton. He married Miss Paulina Clark, of Fulton, Rock Co., Wis ; she had one child - Leroy C. Clark, born Dec. 19, 1854. Liberal in religion and politics.

WIIiLIAM M. HElIPHILLi, farmer. Sec. 13; P. 0. Milton Junction; born in Henniker, Merrimack Co., N. H., in 1820 ; his parents moved to Oneida Co., N. Y., when he was 3 years old, living there until he was 19 years of age ; he went to Steuben Co., N. Y., residing there till he cam^ to Wisconsin in 1844 ; in the spring of 1851, he went to California across the plains and located in Calaveras, engaging in surface-mining ; in the fall of 1855, he returned to Wisconsin. Married, in 1855, Martha B. Langworthy, who died in May, 187(1, leaving two children - William B., born Aug. 1, 1858 ; Susan A., March, 1861. In 1871, married, at Adams Center, N. Y., Mrs. Orilla C. Green, nee Crandall, of Jeiferson Co., N. Y.; she had one child by her first marriage - Mullie L. Green, born iij September, 1860; they have a son^Nelson Eugene, born Oct. 4, 1874. Mr. Hemphill is President of the Bridge Stock Company, of Goodrich's Ferry, across Rock River, and was one of those introducing it at first ; he is also a stockholder in Milton College. Mrs. Hemphill was born in Andover, Allegany Co., N. Y., July 30, 1838. Married, June, 1858, Ethan S. Greene, who enlisted in the 85th N. Y. V. I.; was taken prisoner at Port Grey, N. C., and died in Andersonville Prison in 1864. Mr. Hemphill has never been an officeseeker, but is always foremost in measures or enterprises of public benefit. Has been on the School Board twelve years.

^ JOSEPH HO AGUE, fafmiT, Sec. 32 ; P. 0. Janesville; born in Green Co., Wis., Feb. 5, 1853; son of Joseph Hoague, Sr., and Zephria (Day): located on his father's farm of forty acres, on Sec. 32, in the spring of 1875, on which he raises corn, oats, wheat, tobacco and stock ; educated at district school. Liberal in religion ; Republican.

SIIiAS HURD, farmer. Sees. 15 and 16 ; P. 0. Fulton Center ; born in Cayuga Co., N. Y., in 1816 ; came to Wisconsin in spring of 18B8, and located on Sees. 15 and 16, where his present homestead is, which consists of about eight hundred acres ; he owns, altogether, sixteen hundred acres ; raises corn, oats, wheat, barley and tobacco extensively ; also, horses, cows, hogs and poultry. Married Cynthia M. Cowan, a native of New York, Sept. 2, 1841 ; have five children - Clara M., born Dec. 11, 1844 ; Sarah E., April 8, 1846; Emma L., Oct. 19, 1847; John C, July 24, 1852; Lilia k., Aug. 19, 1859. (Charles H., born in 1842, died in 1849; Mitta, born in September, 1855, died in 1866.) Has been Director of School Board five years, and Assessor three terms. Mr. Hurd came to this county at a very

ALFRED HrBBELIi, farmer. Sees. 30 and 31 ; P. 0. Fulton ; born in Warren Co., N, Y., Jan, 16, 1828; son of Isaac and Hannah (Pray) Hubbell ; canie to Wisconsin in September, 1850, and located on Sees. 30 and 31 ; owns 200 acres, raising the general products of the county, cattle, hogs, horses, etc. Married, in 1857, Mary Miles, daughter of Jesse Miles and Mary Beckwith ; had seven children - Mary Frances and Alfred (both dead), Fred C, Minnie F., John J., and William H. and Nellie (twins). Has served as Pathmaster twenty-five years, and District Clerk twelve years. Attends Congregational Church ; Republican.

THOMAS HUTSON, Turin, Hutson & Jansen, leaf-tobacco dealers, Bdgerton ; born in Cass Co., Mich., Jan. 11, 1840; son of John and Mary (Roberts) Hutson, who moved to Wisconsin in November, 1849, and purchased 160 acres two miles east of Indian Ford. Mr. Hutson commenced grainbuying when he was 17 years old, and. continued in that business till 1860 ; in 1858, he grew his first crop of tobacco, which frost killed in August - loss, $600 ; in January, 1860, bought an interest with L. H. Delamater, and remained in the firm till the spring of 1863, when, in company with Dr. Burdiok, he crossed the plains to California with horses for the markets there, and returned to Wisconsin, and, iti 1864, again went to California - this time not successfully ; .returned to Bdgerton and started a general store, in partnership with Gunderson ; twenty-one months later, sold out to Doll & Grandall, and spent the summer of 1870 in Iowa; returned to Rock County and purchased a piece of land near Evansville, and commenced raising tobacco ; about 1871, engaged with Shroder & Bond, of No. 178 Water street, New York, to buy tobacco for tliem in Bdgerton, and, three years afterward, commenced business for himself, in partnership with Mr. Jansen, in leaf-tobacco dealing, which business they still continue ; they ship, on an average, 3,500 cases per annutn. Mr. Hutson married, June 18, 1861, Miss Hattie L. Hill, daughter uf James H. Hill, of Ogdensburg, N. Y. ; she died Oct. 17, 1872, leaving one child - Fred C, born March 20, 1862. He again married, Feb. 20, 1873, Mrs. Martha Simpson, daughter of James Osborn, of Porter, Rock Co.; have four children - Maude A., Charles T.. John F. and Myrtle L. In 1877, he was elected Side Supervisor; since 1874, has been on School Board; liberal in religion ; family attend M. E, Church ; Democrat.

DAVID G. JOHIVSTOIV, farmer. Sec. 31 ; P. 0. Fulton ; born in Petersboro, N. Y., April 26, 1812 ; son of Nathan and Clarissa (Garrison) Johnston. Mr. D. G. Johnston held a great many different offices before coming to the West; in 1850, he went to California; returned East, and settled in Wisconsin in 1853, Licating at Fulton, Rock Co., on Sec. 31, his present farm and homestead of 175 acres. Married, March 14, 1838, Atlantic T. Boyce, daughter of John and Ruth H. (Hutchinson). Their nephew, Harvey Johnston, born Aug. 7, 1852, has lived with them as an adopted child since his infancy ; he is a member of the Masonic Order. Mr. Johnston is a member of the I. 0. 0. F. ; they attend the Conijregational Church ; Democrat.

ROBERT N. JOHIVSOIV, Postmaster of the town of Fulton Center, merchant, dealer in dry goods, groceries, boots and shoes, and liquors ; born in Preston, Lancashire, England, March 24, 1830 ; came to Canada in the vessel Rising Sun with his uncle, who was (Japtain of her and part owner, returning to England, after a short time ; returned to America and settled with his father, who located twenty-four miles from Chicago at Plum Grove, Lake Co. Married at St. James' Church (Episcopal), Chicago, May 1, 1850^ Miss Eliza Logan, daughter of Hugh Logan, a native of Marysport, Devonshire, England, who died leaving two sons - Wellington, born in July, 1851 ; Thomas, born in August, 1853. Married his present wife. Miss Nancy Green, daughter of John Green, of Fulton Township ; had six children (four living, two dead) : Nellie M., Edward, Mary and John ; Robert N. and an infant, died. Mr. Johnson is the District School Clerk ; at present. Sealer of Weights and Measures, and Overseer of Road Districts ; Mr. R. N. Johnson is also agent for four different lines of ocean steamers. Owns one farm (100 acres), and one of the neatest homesteads in the vicinity.

PATRICK JOICE, farmer, Sec. 9 ; P. 0. Bdgerton ; born in Tipperary Co., Ireland, in 1817 ; came to America in 1849, and lived in Massachusetts till 1856, when he came to Wisconsin and settled in Rock Co. Married, in 1856, Bridget 0. Conners, a native of Tipperary Co., Ireland ; have eight children - Michael, Katie, Patrick, Margaret, Richard, Mary Anne, John and James. Owns eighty acres ; raises corn, oats, wheat and tobacco, cattle and hogs. Members of Roman Catholic Church.

SlittOBf LOCK LORD, M. D., Bdgerton; was born in Livingston, York Co., Me., on Wednesday, March 8, 1826 ; he was the son of James and Olive Lord, the fathas of whom were both Revolutionary soldiers. The subject of this sketch was the youngest of eight children, seven sons and one daughter; his early life was spent upon a farm, when not attending a district school; at the age of 15 years, he entereda High School at Cornishville, Me., which, with Parsonsfield Seminary, furnished him an academic education ; he besan the study of medicine and surgery in 1848, under the ' instruction of Drs. Peabody, of Buxton, and Tompson, of Cornish, and attended medical lectures at Bowdoin Collejre, Me., Tremont Medical School, Boston, and Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, from the last of which he received his degree in medicine and surgery ; his first attempt at practice was in his native State, from which he removed in 1854 to Dubuque, Iowa; in the spring of 1858, he changed his location to Edgerton, Rock Co., Wis., his present residence. At the outbreak of the rebellion, he tendered his services to Gov. Randall, and was commissioned as Assistant Surgeon of the 13th W. V. I.; a few months afrerward, he was promoted to be Surgeon of the 32d W. V. I., with whicb he served until the expiration of three years, when ill-health compelled him to resign. Upon restoration to his usual health and vigor, he resumed the practice of medicine and surgery.

JOHN I. JLUSK, lumber and coal dealer, Edgerton ; born in New Hartford, Oneida Co., N. Y., in 1839 ; son of Ira and Betsey (Williams) Luck ; he came to Wisconsin in 1859, and located in Edgerton ; since spent five years in Stoughton, Dane Co.; has been in the lumber business for years under the title of Burdick & Lusk. Married in April, 1860, Julia A. Hudson, daughter of John Hudson ; have three children - William H., Charles, Bessie. He was elected Chairman of Board of Supervisors in 1877. Member of Masonic Lodge, Fulton. Attends the Methodist Church ; Republican.

D. H.^ McCHESNEY^, miller, Indian Ford ; P. 0. Edgerton; born in Rensselaer Co., N. Y., in 1820 ; came to Wisconsin in 1856, and located at Janesville, Rock Co. In 1858, built a grist and woolen factory, and carried on business till Jan. 18, 1868, when his mill was burned ; loss, 111,000 ; came to Indian Ford in the winter of 1868, and purchased the water-power of the present mill (grist), and carries on business. Married, in 1843, Irena Bonesteal, daughter of L. Bonesteal. nf Rensselaer Co., N. Y. Their children are Marcus, Hattie, Ellen, Diobia, Willard, Frank, Kittie, Anna and Clara. Held the ofiice of Alderman of Janesville two years ; President of the Fire Department of Janesville ; also. Foreman of Fire Company No. 2 (Washington) for two years. Members of the M. E. Church ; Republican.

DAVID IIcCOLIiOUGH, farmer. Sec. 13; P. 0. Milton Junction; born in Scotland in March, 1824; came to America, landing in Quebec, Canada, in 1831, with his parents; lived in Lower Canada till he was 17 years old. In 1848, came to Wisconsin and settled in Waukesha Co.; lived there five years, then settled on his present farm. Married in 1848, in Canada, Mary Jane McKeenagh; had seven children - John, born Nov. 28, 1852; Alexander, June 3, 1855; James, Feb. 28, 1857; David, Aug. 6, 1858 ; Fannie, Jan. 11, 1862; Clarke, Dec. 25, 1863; Frank, Dec. 3, 1867. Owns 120 acres; raises the general products of the county and tobacco. Served on the School Board for a number of years.

JOHN E, IIA.WSOX, of the firm of Riley & Mawson, grocers, Edi^erton ; born in Leeds, Yorkshire, England, June 15, 1832; son of John and Elizabeth (Craig) Mawson; came to America in 1853, landing in New York ; removed from there to Philadelphia, where he resided len years, and then moved to Edgerton, Wis., and from there to Janesville, remaining four years ; returne \ to Edgerton, where he formed a partnership with his sister, Mrs. Riley, in 18G7. Married Sept. 20, 1857, Elizabeth Riley, a native of Yorkshire ; they have four children - Esther, Mary Anna, Jane, Elizabeth. He is a member of Temple of Honor: religion, Episcopalian ; Liberal in politics.

MICHAEL,' MITCHELL,, farmer, Sec. 8; P. 0. jMgerton ; born in County Kings, Ireland, in 1834 ; came to America, August, 1860 ; after living three months in New York, about three years in Eastern States, working in difierent foundries, he came to Wisconsin in 1863; purchased his present homestead in 1871, consisting of forty acres. Married Bridget Larkin in December, 1855; have one child - -Anne, born in 1860. Members of the Roman Catholic Church ; Democrat.

MICHAEL MIZO, farmer ; P. 0. Milton Junction ; born at Moscow Mountain, Province of Quebec, in 1823 ; his parents moved to Vermont when he was quite small ; there he was brought up and educated ; came to Wisconsin in 1845 and located at Janesville ; enlisted Feb. 18, 1847, in the 6th Regt. U. S. Inf ; regiment went to the Mexican war ; he served through the Valley of Mexico till wounded at the battle of Churubusco, Mexico, and was mustered out July 31, 1848. Married Margaret Evuns. a native of Christiania, Norway, in March, 1854; have seven children - Elizabeth A., born Fob. 4, 1855; George W., Jan. 9, 1859; Edwin A., Aug. 9. 1861 ; Mary E. and Sarah E., twins, March 9, 1865 ; Cora B., Nov. 24, 1868; William S., October 16, 1871. Emma Maria, born March 9, 1857, died Feb. 9, 1858, aged 19 months and 26 days. Was Director of School Board foui; terms. Attends Methodist Church ; Republican.

THOMAS H. MONROE, farmer, Sec. 1 ; P. 0. Albion, Dane Co. ; native of Wisconsin ; born in Albion, Dane Co., Jan. 10, 1854 ; son of Orin R. Monroe and Sarah Coon, who came to Wisconsin about 1844, and settled in Dane Co. ; they had three children, two sons - Arthur R. aijd Thomas H. Mr. Monroe came to Rock Co. about 1855; he died March 12, 1878; all who knew him mourn his loss.; although not a representative man of the people, he was highly honored and respected for his good qualities ; through his industry, he accumulated a very comfortable home for his family ; was a kind and indulgent parent and faithful husband ; when he first came to Wisconsin he met with a misfortune which crippled his toot for life; although a cripple he never flinched from his labors; he was a remarkably industrious roan. Thomas H. married Miss Sabra P. Knapp, daughter of Asher Knapp and Amy Philips ; they have one child - Ray Merwin, born June 8, 1878. Family attend the " Albion " Seventh-Day Baptist Church. The homestead contains about 240 acres, 100 under cultivation, valued at $50 and $40 per acre.

WIIililAM farmer. Sec. 5 ; P. 0. Edgerton; born in Hanover, Luzerne Co., Penn., in 1814 ; came to Wisconsin in 1845, and located on the present homestead, which consists of 240 acres. He married in 1838, Miss Lydia Downing, a native of Pennsylvania ; have four children - Reuben, 8arah, Emeline, Mary. Held the office of Pathmaster for years, also, was School District Clerk for years ; Side Supervisor, one term. Owns 240 acres ; raises corn, oats, wheat, tobacco, cattle, hogs, sheep, etc.

liUCAS H. PAGE, farmer, Sec. 17 ; P. 0. Edgerton ; born in Windsor Co., Vt., in 1815, where he followed farming till 1843, when he came to Wisconsin and located on his present homestead, near Indian Ford, consisting of 300 acres; raises the general products of the county, and stock. Married, in 1850, Lucinda W. Williams, daughter of Joseph R. Williams ; have three children - Alice L., Lucia K. and Charles P. Held the office of Assessor and Town Clerk; in 1849, was sent as representative member to the Legislature. Republican. Chairman of the Board of Supervisors two or three terms.

EPHRAIHf PALMER, Edgerton; born in Exeter, Otsego Co., N. Y., Dec. 14, 1798 ; his parents were Christopher and Rebecca (Wheeler) Palmer ; he came to Wisconsin in May, 1857, and settled on his present homestead in Sec. 4 - fifty acres, valued at |100 per acre. Married, in June, 1823, Abigail Brown, daughter of Jabez Brown, of Madison Co., N. Y. ; she died in January, 1860, leaving three children - Maria, Henry (now doctor in Janesville), Eloisa. He married again, in August, 1865, Mrs. Henrietta L. Saunders (widow), daughter of Sylvester Carpenter. Mr. Palmer was elected Justice of the Peace in 1865, which office he held for two terms; in 1861, was elected member for the Legislative Assembly; was ChairnSan of the Board of Supervisors one term. Member of No. 63, Masonic Lodge, Fulton ; member of I. 0. 0. F., and Sons of Temperance. Members of Baptist Church. Republican.

L-EVI S. PECK, farmer,Sec.ll ; P.O.Milton Junction; born in Windham Co.,Vt.,Oct,19,1815; came to Wisconsin March 5, 1846, and settled on his present homestead, having visited Wisconsin the previous year. Owns 185 acres on Section 11, beside 480 acres in Iowa. Married, in 1842, Miss Clarinda Chipman, who was born in Windham Co., Vt., Feb. 23, 1821. Have six children - Ella, born Nov. 16, 1843 ; Alonzo, born April 6, 1846 ; Mary E., born Sept. 15, 1849 ; Sarah S., burn Sept. 8, 1851 ; Kirk, born May 10, 1856 ; Lillian B., born Dec. 15, 1859; Levi A., born April 11, 1845, died April 22, 1847. Was Supervisor two terms ; served on the School Board for some years ; attend the United Brethren Church.

T. A. PERKY, merchant, of the firm of Mabbit & Perry, Edgerton ; born in Verona, Oneida Co., N. Y., June 18, 1845; son of Joseph L. Perry; came to Wisconsin in October, 1868, and entered into partnership with Clark, in the cabinet business, continuing it for about one year, when he went out of ^ the cabinet business, and entered into p;irtnership with Mabbit, known as Mabbit & Perry, in general business. Married, May 18,1871, Miss Amelia Crandall, daughter of Trueman Crandall. They have one child - Oscar C, born June 1, 1878. Liberal in religion, and Republican in politics. His partner, C. F. Mabbit, was born in Bridgewater, Oneida Co.,N. Y., in 1848 ; came to Edgerton, Wis., in 1856, with his parents. Married, June 26, 1872, Miss Fanny Kellogg, of Janesville, Wis. Have one child - Leo E., born March 9, 1876. Member of the I. 0. 0. F. and Temple of Honor. Attend the Baptist Church; Republican.

SAMUEL F. POPPLE, fanner, Sec. 22 ; P. 0. Fulton Center ; born in Rhode Island in .1795 ; when 17 years old, went to live in New York; came to Wisconsin in 1845, and located in the town of Lima, living there till 1864, when he moved to Fulton, where he purchased his present homestead.

Married Anne Hall in 1832, a native of York State, who was born in 1790, and died in 1875. Owns acres, raising; corn, oats, barley, potatoes, etc.

A. PROCTOR, farmer. Sec. 28; P. 0. Indian Ford; born Eockingham, Windham Co., Vt., in 1846; came to Wisconsin with his parents when only 8 years old, in 1854; lived in Rock Co. ever since. Married Miss Emma Hurd in 1876, daughter of Silas Hurd, one of the largest land owners in the county. Have four children, one boy and three girls - Louie A., Myrtle E., Mildred S., and an infant unnamed.

THOMAS D. RANDOLPH, farmer, Sec. 1 ; P. 0. Edgerton ; born in Middlesex Co., N. J., Aug. 17, 1838 ; came to Rock Co. in spring of 1865, and located in Rook Co.; in 1869, purchased his present homestead. Married, in December, 1859, Sarah A. Dunn, a native of the State of New Jersey ; had four children - Mionie A., Eddy, Lizzie and Mamie. Director of School District ; attends the Seventh-Day Baptist Church; Republican.

O. D. ROWE, station master C, M. & St. Paul R. R., Edgerton ; born July 4, 1847, at Clara, Potter Co., Penn.; was appointed station master of Edgerton Station of C, M. & St. P. R. R. September, 1868 ; has been in the employ of the St. Paul R. R. fifteen years. Married Miss Gertrude McDougall, of Janesville, in 1872 ; they have two children - Jennie L., born in 1873; Clarence W., born in 1876. Republican.

GEORGE SCOFIEL.D, farmer. Section 17 ; P. 0. Fulton Center ; born in Saratoga Co., N. Y., in 1844; son of Edwin Scofield, who came to Wisconsin in 1846, and located in Rock Co.; Mr. Edwin S., born in 1806, is still living; George S. owns 160 acres; raises general products of the country and tobacco. Married Sarah E. Hurd, daughter of Silas Hurd, one of the richest farmers in the county ; they have seven children - Meletta, Willis, Clara, Almina, Elmie, Bertha and Jessie.

ADADI S^miTH, P. 0. Edgerton; born in Milwaukee, Wis., June 28, 1854; son of John and Margaret (Brookneafe) ; was educated at district schools in Jefferson Co.; has lived in Edgerton fur twelve years past, and has been engaged in carrying on the livery business, which has been very successful under his management. Member Ancient I. 0. 0. F.; liberal in religion ; Republican. His father, Mr. John Smith, came to Wisconsin at a very early day, and now lives in Jefferson Co.

H. C. SON, U. S. Express agent, Edgerton ; native of New York ; born in Chatham, Columbia Co., June 22, 1827 ; son of Thomas I. and Sarah (Clark) Son; they had three sons - John J., James and H. C; the latter came to Wisconsin in the fall of 1845, and settled in Albion, Dane Co.; bought land on Sec. 36. John J. still owns the farm. His mother died, October, 1877 ; was buried at East Albion Cemetery. H. C. engaged in the express business in 1865 with the Merchants' Union, which changed hands and was merged into the American ; since, the U. S. E. has assumed the entire control, making twelve years Mr. Son has been in the employ of express companies. He married Miss Jane M. Conklin July 29, 1852, daughter of Mrs. Julia Sherman ; they have had three children, two living - Dennis A., Frank J.; died - Harry. Mr. Son is a member of the Masonic Order, Lodge 61, Fulton ; also of I. 0. 0. F., Edgerton Lodge, 133 ; attend Methodist Church; Republican.

MYROX H. SOVERHIIili, farmer. Sec. 8; P. 0. Edgerton ; born in Wayne Co., N. Y.; came to Wisconsin in 1855 and settled on his present homestead ; son of Hiram and Eliza Soverhili, Married, Nov. 16, 1851, Adeline Sanford, daughter of Joseph H. and Dorcas, of Newark, Wayne Co., N. Y. ; have five children - Sanford, Mary L., Helen A., Florence and Edith ; Charles P., born in 1854, died in 1870; Isadora,' born in 1858, died in 1863. Religion, Presbyterian; Republican.

WIL/IilAM II. SQUIRS, farmer. Sec. 35 ; P. 0. Janesville; born in Hinsdale, Berkshire Co., Mass., in 1814 ; educated there till 21 years old ; came to Wisconsin in December, 1837, and settled on the land he now occupies. Married, in 1835, Miss Mary Anne Thyer, of Hinsdale, Mass., who was born in 1818; have three sons - William Silas, born Jan. 1, 1840; Charles Henry, Aug. 18, 1852; Francis Marion, Jan. 2U, 1858 ; Sarah Abigail born in 1836, died in Infancy ; Mary Jane, born Sept. 25, 1838, died iu 1839; he has been Clerk, Treasurer and Director of School Board for twenty-five years, Justice of the Peace two terms. Assessor, two terms ; Side Supervisor, one term.

-f OHX P. TOWNE, attorney, Edgerton ; was educated in the Eastern States ; graduated at Norwich University, Vermont, in 1852, as attorney at law; came to Wisconsin in 1856, locating at Edgerton in 1858. Married Miss Rosalie Ford, daughter of Mr. Nelson Ford, of Cambridge, Wayne Co., Wis., in 1860 ; have three children-rLouis H., born April 7, 1863 ; Anjie F., Nov. 9, 1871 ; Metta A., Dec. 20, 1873 ; has been Justice of the Peace eighteen years, Chairman of the Board of Supervisors two years, Town Clerk, three years.

NEIiSON TAYIiOR, dealer in leaf tobacco, and cigar manufacturer, Edgerton; born in Owego, Tioga Co., N. Y., May 6, 1837 ; son of Robert E. and Priscilla Nelson ; they came to Wisconsin in 1846 and settled in Pulton Township, Sec. 27. Mr. Robert grew his first crop of tobacco twenty-four years ai>;o ; he died April 3, 1866, aged 58 years and 6 months; his wife died Deo. 2, 1876, aged 62 years, I month and 6 days, and was buried in Fulton in the family burying-ground. Nelson Taylor married. May 22, 1861, Lydia H. Kidder, daughter of Joseph P. Kidder; have one child - Arthur Nelson, born Dec. 12, 1867. Member of Masonic Lodge, No. 69 ; was Town Treasurer from 1873 to 1874, and again from 1875 to 1876 ; is in the manufacture of cigars ; firm is known as Rowe & Taylor ; three years ago, started in the leaf tobacco business, and cultivates thirty acres under the same weed.

WILIilAM TAYLOR, dealer in lumber, grain and live stock, Edgerton ; born in Roxburghshire, Scotland, Oct 8, 1838 ; his parents came to America when he was 1 year of age ; they were Robert and Mary (Smith) Taylor, who settled in Allegany Co., N. Y.; moved to Wisconsin and settled in Spring Valley, Rock Co., where they own 640 acres. Mr. William Taylor received his early education at a district school, and finished it in Milwaukee Commercial College; about 1863, commenced operations here for a commission house, afterward starting in business for himself, which he now carries on ; extent of his business is abut 1200,000 per annum, one-half being live stock ; elected Town Clerk of Pulton in 1866, serving until 1872 ; this year he is Chairman of the Board of Supervisors ; he is a member of the Masonic Lodge, and, also, of the I. 0. 0. P., of Edgerton. Republican.

WIIXIAII F. TOUSLiEY, editor of Wuconsin Tobacco Reporter, Edgerton; born in Wadsworth, Medina Co., Ohio, March 26, 1843; son of H. G. and Eloisa (Beckwith) Tousley ; was educated at Medina High School, and commenced to learn his trade of printer with his brother at Jefferson, Wis., in 1861, on Jefferson Republican; came to Edgerton. in October, 1874, with his cousin, P. E, Tousley, in partnership, and started the Wisconsin Tobacco Reporter in the tobacco interest. Married, March 4, 1865, Miss Leonora Smith,, daughter of Mr. John Smith, of Helenville, Jefferson Co. ; have four children - William H., born Dec. 8, 1866 ; Frank H., born Jan. 31, 1870 ; Jessie E., born July 20, 1872; George R., born May 24, 1875. Member of I. 0. 0. P., and Temple of Honor. Liberal in religion and politics.

S. H. VAlVDFiRCOOK, flouring and grist mill; P. 0. Edgerton ; born in Pittstown, Rensselaer Co., N. Y. ; son of Michael S. and Sallie(Eddy) Vandercook. S. H. came to Wisconsin April 9, 1845 ; stopped at Milwaukee six months ; went to Chicago, remained there till 1849 ; returned to Grafton, Wis., was there two years; rented the Grafton Mills; thence to Newburg, -Washington Co., in 1851 ; purchased the grist and saw-mill at that place ; also built a machine-shop and purchased about one hundred acres of land. Mr. Vandercook laid out the village; he lived there thirteen years; was Chairmiin of the Board of Supervisors in 1853 ; sold out his. entire interest, in 1863, after which, he remained there one year to settle up. Prom there, he went to Waukesha, Wis., in 1864. Married, in June, ,1845, Miss Elizabeth U. Hamilton, daughter of John Hamilton, of New York ; they had six children, five living - Charles W., born Oct. 25, 1849,, died in 1849; Belle E., June 17, 1852; Fred. H., Aug. 28, 1854; George H., Nov. 20, 1857 ; EmmaE., June'8, 1862 ; Frank, Nov. 25, 1865. Mrs. Vandercook died June 7, 1875, and was buried at Waukesha Cemetery. He rented a mill at Whitewater, Wis., in 1864; bought out a mill at Palmyra, Wis., in 1865. Owns a homestead at that place. Rents the mill which he now managi s.

DAVID VAN HOOSTBAR. farmer. Sec. 18 ; P. O. Fulton; born in Sullivan Co., N. Y., in 1820. Married, in September, 1844, Miss Caroline Whiting, daughter of J. W. Whitins;, of Seneca Falls, N. Y., who was born at Mareellus, Onondaga Co., N. Y., in 1820 ; came to Wisconsin in 1856, and located on the present homestead, which they now occupy, con.^isting of seventy-three acres, all under cultivation; raises corn, oats, wheat, potatoes and tobacco.

SAMUEL WALKER, farmer. Sec. 6; P. 0. Edgerton; born in County Tyrone, Ireland, in 1826 ; came to America in 1840 ; lived in Delaware Co., N. J., till 1856, when he came to Wisconsin and settled in Fulton, Rock Co.; in 1859, he purchased his present homestead of sixty acres. Married Anne Piger, a native of Ireland, in 1845; their children are Frank, born June 4, 1857 ; Anne Jane, Oct. 4, 1860. Attend Disciples' Church; Republican. Owns sixtv acres of land, situated on Sec. 6, im the county lino, and raises corn, oats, wheat and tobacco, cattle and hogs,

REV. B- T. WHITE, Pastor of Methodist Episcopal Church, Ed^crton ; born in Cornwall, England, September, 1847 ; came to America, landing in Quebec, Canada, in August, 1869, residing in Canada about two years, in Adelaide Township, Sarnia Co., Ontario ; came to the West in 1871, and attended college jit the Northwestern University, Evanston ; ordained at the Rock River Conference in the of 1874. Married Miss Ida M. Hoolbrook, daughter of Harvey Hoolbrook, of Walworth Co., Wis., May 1, 1878, who was born in November, 1858; they have one child - Ida M. They purchased the- Methodist Episcopal Church building Feb. 6, 1867 ; it was formerly a store ; has a congregation of about two hundred.

JOHX IVA.L/TEBS, blacksmith and wagon builder, and dealer in aaricujtural implements, Gdgerton ; born in Devonshire, England, April 22, 1849 ; son of William and Sarah (Cudlips) Walters. Married, Dec. 25, 1870, Miss Mary Jane Westlake, of Devonshire, England ; they have three children - Wesley, Elizabeth A. and Mary E. He is a blacksmith, which he learned with his fatl^er in England, and served seven years. Came to America, landing in Quebec, Canada, July 30, 1870 ; came to Wisconsip and commenced work in Edgerton for two and a half years, and then opened his present busines.-. Member of Temple of Honor. Attends Methodist Episcopal Church ; liberal in politics.

JAMES S. WHITE, of firm White Bros.; P.O. Fulton Center ; born in Fifeshu-e, Scotland, in 1840 ; came to this country with his parents, in 1843, who located in Rock Co.; he was brought up and educated in Porter ; started the milling business with his brother, June 4, 1868. Married Inez J. Dickenson, daughter of C. H. Dickenson, of Edgerton, in 1876 ; have one child - Mabel White, infant. Their mill has four run of stone ; is situated on the Catfish River.

WILiIilAlI W. WILiIilAMS, Edgerton ; born in Weathersfield, Windsor Co., Vt., Feb. 22, 1824; son of Joseph R. and Mary A. (Sherwin) Williams ; Mr. J. R. Williams came to Wisconsin in 1863 ; while visiting at the house of Mr. L. H. Page, a relative, died there, aged 75 ; Mr. W. W. Williams came VVest in 1871, and purchased his present residence in Edgerton. Married, Jan. 22, 1861, Miss Helen Sanders, daughter of Eli Sanders, of Windsor Co., Vt.; has three children - Mary E., born March 2, 18i;4; John F, Nov. 9, 1873; William W,, Jr., Sept. 26, 1878. Went to California and engaged in the mines, in 1851, where he was very successful ; was elected Town Treasurer in 1875 ; attends Congregational Church ; Republican ; his father was Justice of the Peace in Vermont for thirty years and an extensive farmer ; in later years was engaged in woolen manufactures.

C. E. WIBfO, M. D., druggist and Inerohant, Edgerton ; born in Middlefield, Hampshire Co., Mass., May 5, 1828 ; son of Abner and Mehitable (Ingham) Wing; Mr. C. E. Wing came West with his parents, in 1844, who located in Brocimfield, Walworth Co.; was educated at the district school and finished his education at Feresburg Academy, Vermont; graduated at the Albany Medical College, in 1855 ; commenced practice in Lee Co., 111., remaining there eight years ; then came to Havana, McHenry Co., 111., and engaged in store-keeping for two years ; then in Milton Junction for nine years ; then moved his business to Edgerton ; also owned another store in Old Milton. Married, Oct. 18, 1856. Miss Anna B. Wing, daughter of Zeri Wing and Trefellia (Ingham) Wing, natives of Massachusetts. Member of Congregational Church ; Republican.

B. D. WIXOM, farmer, Sec. 26 ; P. 0. Janesville ; born in Tioga Co., N. Y., in 1840 ; came to Wisconsin with his parents when quite young, in 1850. Married, Jan. 1, 1863, Miss Emilie Austin, daughter of John A.ustin ; have five children - Annie, Cora, Colonel R., Governor and John C. Owns a fine farm, on which he is now building himself a nice homestead ; has been Director of School Board nine years.

ELIJAH WIXOM, farmer, Sec. 35; P. 0. Janesville; born in Putnam Co., N. Y., in 1835; his parents moved to Tioga Co. when he was 4 years old, living there till he was 11 years old ; came to Wisconsin and settled in Rock Co. in 1850 ; purchased present homestead of 100 acres in the fall of 1863 ; owns altogether 380 acres. Married, November, 1863, Miss Clara M. Hurd, daughter of Silas Hurd, who was burn Dec. 11, 1844; have two children - Claron W., born Sept. 1, 1864, Ella Mia, March 29, 1869. He was School Clerk two. terms. Side Supervisor three terms. Raises oats, corn, wheat, barley, buckwheat and tobacco, horses, cows, poultry and hogs.

ROBERT WY'iilE, farmer. Sees. 33 and 34 ; P. 0. Janesville ; born in Rosshire, Scotland, in 1811. Came to Wisconsin in 1840, and located in Walworth Co., town of Lafayette, living there till he came to Rock Co., in 1849. Owns a fine farm of 160 acres, under cultivation; raises corn oats, wheat, barley, potatoes and tobacco, also cattle, hogs and pou try. Married Louisa S. Waddell, in 1863, who was lormerly the wife of Mr. Thomas Wentworth, tailor, of Janesville ; she was born in England, having four ohildrsn by her first husband ; Presbyterian.

JOHN S. ZACHARIAS, farmer, Sec. 7 ; P. 0. Edgerton ; born in Uniontown, Fayette Co., Penn., May 24, 1835. Came to Wisconsin, July, 1867, and settled in Porter, purchasing one-fourth section ; his homestead is on Sec. 7, Fulton, where he now lives. Married, June 13, 1868, Miss Sarepta Learn, daughter of Lea Learn, born in Luzerne Co., Penn ; they have four children - George Lee, born Nov, 18, 1869; Heber D., born Sept. 8, 1872 ; Florence H., born July 22, 1876 ; Wylmer Deforest, born June 12, 1879. Members Lutheran Church ; Republican.

RICHARD ADR£, farmer, Sec. 3; P. 0. Evansville ; was born in Delaware Co., N. Y., in 1812. Came to Wisconsin in 1848; married, in 1846, Miss Janette Glendenning ; she was born in New York ; they have four children. Mr. Adee owns 160 acres of land.

D. C. BEACH, farmer, P. 0. Footville ; was born in Litchfield, Conn., in 1839 ; came to Wisconsin in 1850. In 1859, married Miss Eliza E. Marsh; she was born in New York. They have one son - 6eorg;e H. Mr. and Mrs. Beach are members of the M. E. Church. Mr. Beach is a breeder of the short-horn Durham cow ; he owns 66 acres of land in fine state of cultivation.

H. BEACH, armer, Sec. 32; P. 0. Footville; was born in Litchfield Co., Conn., in 1882. Came to Wisconsin in 1850, and located in Center. Married, in 1862, Miss Melissa A. Dean, a native of North Carolina; they have five children - Mary, Winfield G., Fred. L., Jennie I. and Charles H. Mr. and Mrs. Beach are members of the M. K. Church. He owns 91J acres of land.

HOPSOJf BEACH, farmer; P. 0. Footville; was born in Litchfield Co., Conn., in 1824. Came to Wisconsin in 1845, and located in Center. Mr. Beach has served as Constable and minor ofiices since his residence in Center. In 1861, he married Miss Lydia A. Bush, a native of New. York. They have lost three children - George A., Clara B. and Frank. Mr. Beach owns 160 acres of land, in good state of cultivation.

JAMES H. BROWN, farmer. Sec. 35; P. 0. Janesville; was born in Washington Co., N. Y., in 1824; came to Wisconsin in 1856, located in Janesville, and worked at his trade as carpenter until 1864, when we enlisted in the 2d W. V. C., Co. M, mustered out in 1865, at Austin, Texas ; in 1866, he moved to Center, since which time he has been engaged in farming. Jan. 4, 1 864, he married Miss Janette Thorburn ; she was born in Now York ; Mr. B. owns 134' acres of land in Sec. 35.

IV. M. CARRIER, farmer, Sec. 24; P. 0. Center; was born in Connecticut in 1810 ; came to Wisconsin in 1846, and located in Janesville; while there was in the furnace business and built the first furnace built in Janesville ; removed to Center in 1856 ; since, has been engaged in agricultural pursuits. Married, in 1849, Miss Lydia Morgan ; they have two children ; Mr. and Mrs. C. are members of the M, E. Church ; Mr. Carrier owns fifty acres of land in Sec. 24.

P. Ij. CAUFMAIV, farmer. Sec. 23 ; P. 0. Center; was born in Center in 1854 ; son of Abram Caufman, who emigrated to Wisconsin in 1845 ; he is engaged in farming on his father's farm of ninety acres, in See. 23.

JOHIV COLiWELili, farmer. Sec. 17 ; P. O. Evansville; was born in Ireland, in 1816; came to Wisconsin in 1848, and located in Milwaukee ; came to Rock Co., in 1850 ; settled in Center in 1865 ; is a member 6f the Catholic Church ; owns 205 acres of land.

J. S. COIVRAD, Sec. 5 ; P. 0. Evansville ; was born in Richland Co., Ohio, in 1835 ; came to Wisconsin with his parents in 1838; they located at what is now called Janesville. Married, in 1872, Miss M. K. Campbell ; she was born in Illinois ; they have three children ; Mr. and Mrs. C. are members uf the Congregational Church ; Mr. Conrad has served as Town Assessor, Supervisor and other minor ofiices ; he owns 212 acres of land.

ABRAM CORIEIili, farmpr. Sec. 36 ; P. 0. Janesville ; was born in Seneca Co., N. Y., in 1802 ; emigrated to Wisconsin in 1844. In 1826, married Miss Mary Covert; she was born in Somerset Co., N. Y.; they have five children ; Mr. and Mrs. Coriell are members of the Disciples' Church ; Mr. C, owns forty acres of land in a good state of cultivation.

J. CORY, farmer. Sec. 28 ; P. 0. Footville ; was born in Ohio, in 1816 ; came to Wisconsin in 1846. Married, in 1836, Miss B. Buny, of New York ; they have four children living and have lost two; J\lrs. Cory is a member of the Congregational Church ; Mr. Cory is a member of the Masons, Center Grange, 'Temple of Honor and Aid Society in connection with the Grange, which was organized in 1875 ; Mr. C. iielped to organize the Society ; they started with twenty-two members ; now have between 1 ,20 and 1,400, and have paid over $30,000 for benefits. Mr. C. owns 160 acres of land in fine state of cu tivation.

JOSHUA CRAIiL, farmer. Sec. 23 ; P. 0. Center ; was born in Wisconsin in 1842. Married in 1863; his wife was born in Vermont; they have five children living and have, lost two. Mr. C, is a member of Center Grange and Aid Society. He owns eighty acres of land.

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JOHJDf CROW, farmer, Sec. 23; P. 0. Center: was born in Columbiana Co., Ohio, in 1809 ; came to Wisconsin in 1846. Married, in 1830, Miss Sarah Hartzel ; she was born in Ohio ; they have two children living and have lost two. Mr. and Mrs. Crow are members of the Disciples' Church. Mr. C. has served two terms on the Town Board of Supervisors ; served also on School Board and as School Director. He owns 100 acres of land.

. B. N. CROUCH, farmer. Sec. 3t) ; P. 0. Janesville ; was born in Canada in 1806 ; removed to Oswego Co., N. Y., in 1813; came to Wisconsin in 1844. Married, in 1826, Miss Catherine Fetherly ; she was born in OneidS, Co.; N. Y. ; they have eight children living - Permelia, Harriet, Sarah A., Amelia L., Ellen G., Henry P., Angie 'A. and Rosetta ; they have lost three - Stephen, Isaiah and Adeline. Mr. and Mrs. C. adhere to the Universalist faith. Mr. C. owns eighty acres of land in Sec. 36.

A. B. CROWEIiLi, farmer. Sec. 32 ; P. 0. Footville ; was born in New York in 1833 ; came to Wisconsin in 1874, and located in Orfordville ; lived there two years and removed to Center. Married, in 1866, Miss Mary J. Purdy, oi New York; they have lost one child - Elmer. Mr. C. owns fifty-six acres of land in fine state of cultivation.

W. H. DEAN, farmer. Sec. 21 ; P. 0. Footville ; was born in Ohio in 1834 ; came to Wisconsin in 1855. Married, in 1859, Miss Martha Taylor; she was born in Cortland Co., N. Y. ]/ died Aug, 3, 1867 ; they had four children, three living ; in 1869, he married Miss Kate S. Snyder ; she was born in Indiana ; they have had four children. Mr. and Mrs. Dean are members of the Disciples' Church, and he of Center Grange, No. 35 ; Mr. D. is a member of the Temple of Honor. He owns 163 acres of land.

GEORGE W. DIB BliE, farmer. Sec. S ; P.O. Evansville; was born in New York in 1837 ; came to Wisconsin in 1845. Married, in 1861, Miss Lucinda Wadsworth ; she was born in Syracuse, N. Y. ; they have one son. In 1864, Mr. D. enlisted in 16th W. V. I., Co. F; was mustered out in 1865, at Louisville, Ky. Was elected Town Treasurer in 1877, which ofiice he still holds. Owns 1 60 acres of land.

WINARD DINGIIOIV, farmer, Sec. 26; P. O. Footville; was born in Amsterdam, N. Y., in 1817 ; came to Wisconsin in 1847, and located in town of Pleasant Spring, Dane Co. ; attended the first town meeting ever held in the town, and was elected Town Treasurer; was Supervisor for one year, and Chairman of Town Board of Supervisors for two years. In 1862, he enlisted in 23d W. V. I., Co. I ; was mustered out in 1863, at Lexington, Ky. In September of same year, he removed to his present homestead. Married, in 1839, Miss M. J. Dailey ; she was born in New York ; they have two children living and have lost two. Mr. D. owns seventy acres of land.

D. DOII§», farmer. Sec. 17 ; P. 0. Center ; was born in Germany in 1827 ; came to America with his parents in 1830. Married in 1858 ; his wife was born in Germany ; they have three children living, and have lost three. Mr. and Mrs. D. are members of the M. E. Church. Mr. D. owns forty acres in Sec. 17, and forty in Sec. 8.

CHRISTOPHER DREFAHIi, farmer, Sec. 20; P. 0. Center; was born in Germany in 1815 ; came to Wisconsin in 1864. Married in 1847 ; his wife was born in Germany ; they have seven children. Mr. D. owns eighty acres of land.

E. A. FOOT, farmer. Sec. 32; P. 0. Footville ; was born at Goshen, Conn., in 1809. In 1845, he moved to what is now called Footville. His first occupation was farming. In spring of 1846, was elected Chairman of Town Board of Supervisors, which ofiice he held at difierent times for twelve years. In 1847, was elected a member of the Constitutional Convention. In .1854, he went into the produce business, and had as many as seven warehouses on the road at once. In 1857, he was elected to the Wisconsin Assembly. In 1861-62, was a member of the State Senate, and was Chairman of the Finance Committee those two years. In 1862, was appointed Trustee and member of the Executive . Committee of the State Hospital for the Insane ; held the position of Trustee until he resigned, in 1869. In 1867, he was a member of the Wisconsin Assembly, and Chairman of the Railroad Committee. In August, 1869, he wenttu La Cygne, Kan., and remained there seven years. He was the first Mayor of that city, and Police Judge for three years. In the spring of 1876, he again returned to Footville, and, in 1877, was elected Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, which position he now holds. Has been a Notary Public for twenty years, both here and in Kansas. June 4, 1829, he married Miss Clarissa Beach, daughter of Julius Beach, of Connecticut. They have two children ; have lost one - Ruth R., who died in 1863 ; those living are Louisa B., now Mrs. H. A. Egerton, who resides at the old homestead, and Rev. Joseph I., a resident of La Cygne, Kan. He graduated at Lawrence University, Wis., in the class of 1857; was ordained in 1859, in Conference at Whitewater, by Bishop Ames ; was elected Supervisor of Rock Co. In 1863, was elecied Chaplain of the 13th W. V. I.; while in the service was again elected Supervisor of Rock Co. He was re-elected in 1867 ; removed to La Cygne, Kan., in 1869. In 1878, was a candidate for State Superintendent of Public Instruction. He was admitted to the bar in 1879.

J. C OOOCH, farmer. Sec. 34 ; P. 0. Footville ; was born in Vermont in 1815 ; came to Wisconsin in 1855. Married in 1836 ; his wife was born in Massachusetts ; she died in 1852. He married again in 1 854. Mr. and Mrs. Gooch are members of the Congregational Church. Mr. Grooch owns forty acres of land in Sec. 34.

DANIEL HAMMEIili, farmer, Sec. 30; P. 0. Footville; was born in Pennsylvania in 1825 ; came to Wisconsin in 1867. Married, in 1849, Miss Rebecca Stover; she was born in Pennsylvania ; they have five children living, and have lost two. Mr. H. owns eighty acres of land.

ISAAC HAWK, deceased; was born Nov. 27, 1815. He emigrated to Wisconsin in 1856. Married, in 1833, Miss Julia A. Kirkedall (now deceased) ; they had six ehildren, five still living. He married again, in 1852, Miss Jane P. Owen, of Orange Co., N. Y.; they had six children, four still living. Mr. Hawk died in 1878, and is well remembered by the citizens of the lown.

MARK HONEYSETT, farmer, Sec. 29 ; P. 0. Footville ; was born in England, in 1834 ; came to America in 1849, and located in Ohio, near Cleveland ; came to Wisconsin, in 1850, and located in Center. Married, in 1859, Miss Harriet White ; she was born in New York. Mr. H. has served as Assessor since his residence in the town ; owns 187i acres of land, and is an extensive breeder of stock.

D. N. HOWEIili, farmer, Sec. 20 ; P. 0. Footville; born in Amity, Orange Co., N. Y., in 1823 ; followed farming there until 1863; then emigrated to Wisconsin. Married, in 1850, Miss Julia A. Owen ; she was born in Pennsylvania ; they havofour children. Mr. and Mrs. H. are members of the M. E. Church and Center Grange. Mr. H. was on the Town Board of Supervisors, in 1876 ; he owns 120 acres of land in Sec. 20 ; all in good state of cultivation.

HENRY HUGtrETT, farmer. Sec. 34 ; P. 0. Footville ; was born in England, in 1839 ; came to Wisconsin, in 1869, and located at Footville ; removed to Center in 1874. Married, in 1860, Miss Harriet Higgins ; she was born in England ; they have seven children living, and have lost three. Mr. and Mrs. H. are members of the M. B. Church. Is engaged in farming, on Mr. J. N. Smith's farm.

EDWARD JONES, farmer, Sec. 28 ; P. 0. Footville ; was born in Austintown, Trumbull Co., Ohio, in 1812 ; lived there and was engaged in stock-raising and farming until 1867 ; when he removed to Wisconsin ; has engaged in same business since his residence here. Married, in 1835, Miss Orpha Hill, a native of Pennsylvania ; she died in August, 1856 ; they had five children - one is dead. In 1857, he married Mrs. Lucretia Parmley ; she was born in New York ; they have three children - one son and two daughters. Mr. and Mrs. Jones are members of the Disciples' Church. Mr. J. owns ninety acres of land.

ANDREW liOWRY, farmer. Sec. 24; P. 0. Center; was born in County Down, Ireland, in 182i, and came to America in 1840, and located in Newburg, Orange Co., N. Y. ; came to Wisconsin in 1853, and located in Jan^isville ; removed to Center in 1870. Married in 1848 ; wife was born in Ireland. Mr. Lowry owns 260 acres of land, 100 situated in Center, and 160 in the town of Janesville.

WIL.L.IAM T. NOTT, farmer. Sec. 17 ; P. 0. Evansville ; was born in Wisconsin in 1848. Married, in 1872, Miss Alice Austin; she was born in Wisconsin; they have two children. Owns eighty of land, forty in Sec. 29 and forty in Sec. 17.

W. J. O Wen, Postmaster of Footville ; dealer in dry goods, groceries and general merchandise ; was born in Orange Co., N. Y., in 1818 ; he came to Wisconsin in 1855, and located in Center ; was engaged in agricultural pursuits until 1860, when he went into the mercaqtile business. In 1859, he was elected Town Superintendent, and served two terms ; was chairman of the Town Board of Supervisors for two terms; was Justice of the Peace for four years; School Clerk in his district for six years ; was appointed Postmaster of Footville in 1875, which position he still holds. He owns 146 acres of land in Center ; a store and dwelling house, and three lots in Plymouth. In 1854, he married Miss Elizabeth Wickham ; she was born in Sussex Co., N. J. ; they have five children living - Sarah I., Chancey W., Webster J., Martha A., and Dora M. ; they have lost two children - Charles E. and William H. Mr., and Mrs. Owen are members of the M. E. Church.

OEO. I. PARMLEY, farmer, Sec. 34; P. 0. Footville; was born in Ohio in 1843; came to Wisconsin with parents in 1849. Married, in 1864, Mi^ Jennie M. Scott; she was born in Indiana ; they have three children - Ernest S., Cora B. and Grace; Mr. and Mrs. Parmley are members of the Disciples' Church. Mr. P. owns 160 acres of land.

JAMES PARMLEY, farmer. Sec. 21 ; P. 0. Footville; born in Trumbull Co., Ohio, in 1820 ; he learned his trade as mason there, and followed it until 1849, when he emigrated to Wisconsin and located in Center ; since his residence there, has followed agricultural pursuits, in connection with his trade ; he has served as Town Clerk for two years, and various minor offices ; he owns 390 acres of land. Married, in 1842, Miss Lucy A. Root; she was born in Litchfield Co., Conn., in 1819; they have two children - George I. and Elmer L. Mr. and Mrs. P. are members of the Disciples' Church, and Center Grange, No. 35 ; Mr. Parmley is also a member of the County Agricultural Society.

CliARK POPPLrE, farmer. Sec. 25 ; P. 0. Janesville ; was born in Syracuse, N. Y., in 1844; came to Wisconsin in 1856; in 1861, he enlisted in Second Wisconsin Cavalry, Co. M, and was mustered out in 1865, at Austin, Texas. Married, in 1878, Miss Susan Gibson ; she was born in Rock Co., Wis.; they have one son - William. Mr. P. is a member of the Temple of Honor; owns eighty acres of land in Sec. 25.

J. W. QrOIBY, farmer, Sec. 27 ; P. 0. Footville ; was born in Lisbon, Grafton Co., N. H., in 1829 ; came to Wisconsin in 1859 ; first located in the town of Rock ; lived there three years, and removed to town of Janesville ; lived there four years, and removed to his present homestead. Married Miss Amanda Taylor in 1856 ; she was born in New Hampshire; they have two children - Elmer B. and Olive. Mr. and Mrs. Q. adhere to the Congregational faith. Mr. Q. owns eighty-five acres of land.

M. RICE, farmer. Sec. 32 ; P. 0. Footville ; was born in New York in 1837 ; he lost his parents at an early age; came to Wisconsin with his grandparents in 1847 ; since hij residence here, he has been engaged in agricultural pursuits ; owns thirty-seven acres of land in Sec. 32, in fine state of cultivation.

D. SILVERTHORN, farmer. Sec. 33; P. O. Footville; was born in Warren Co., N. J., in 1821 ; in 1845, he went to Pittston, Penn.; worked at millwrighting ior one year, boat-building for three years ; he came to Wisconsin in 1849 ; after several moves, located on a rented farm in Plymouth ; resided for eleven years, then removed to the farm he now owns. When Mr. S. came to Wisconsin, he was the possessor of but $50, but, by economy and industry, has gained a competence of a fine farm of sixty acres, which he values at $75 per acre ; his farm is well stocked, and he has a fine variety of fruit. In 1838, he married Miss Martha Huston ; she was born in Monroe Co., Penn.; they have eleven children, seven daughters and four sons. Mrs. S. is a member of the Disciple?' Church.

J. T. SILiVERTHORX, farmer, Sec. 34 ; P. 0. Footville ; was born in Warren Co., N. J., in 1825 ; when about 3 years of age, his parents removed near Stroudsburg, Penn.; resided there for five years, when they returned to New Jersey ; from there, they removed to New York, near Port Jarvis ; lived there three years ; he left home and went to Pittston, Penn.; worked in a boat-yard for one year ; returned home and emigrated to Wisconsin with his parents in 1848, and located on his present homestead; he is a son of Nicholas Silverthorn, who died in 1873. In 1856, he married Jliss Helen M. Gooch, and settled down to farming. Mrs. S. was born in Chicago, 111. They have five children - Emma L., John L., C. Mina, Etta M. and Albert J. Mr. S. owns 120 acres of land, 80 in Sec. 34, in Center, and 40 in Plymouth, in Sec. 9.

.1. N. SMITH, farmer. Sec. 34 ; P. 0. Footville ; was born in the old town of Paris, Oneida Co., N. Y., in 1805 ; came to Wisconsin in 1845, and located in Center. Married, in 1826, Miss Mary A. Beebe ; she was born in New York ; died in July, 1873 ; they had ten children - Francis B., Eli B., Alfred B., Chas. C, D. Clinton and B. F., living; Sarah A., Chas. C, Elon G. and Elizi, deceased. In 1874, he married Mrs. Sarah A. Briggs, a native of New York. Mr. Smith is a member of the Baptist Church. Was one of the first settlers of the town ; was one of the first Trustees, and helped build the first schoolhouse. He owns eighty acres of land.

WILIilAM C. STEVEXS, farmer and State agent for Russell's Force Pump, Sec. 34 ; P. 0. Footville ; was born in New York in 1843 ; his parents emigrated to Wisconsin when he was but 8 months old. In 1861, he enlisted in the 5th W. V. I., and engaged in twenty-seven battles; was mustered out in 1864, at Madison, Wis. Married, in 1868, Miss Harriet M. Crall ; she was born in Wisconsin. Mr. Stevens owns 1 60 acres of land, all in fine state of cultivation.

JACOB STRAXG, farmer, Sec. 30; P. 0. Footville; was born in Putnam Co., N. Y., in 1818 ; came to Wisconsin in 1845, and settled on his present homestead ; engaged in farming, principally, since his residence in the town ; he owned a cheese-factory from 1873 until 1877, in connection with farming. He is a member of Center Grange. In 1848, married Miss Anna E. Spoon; she was born in Pennsylvania ; they have five children living, and have lost three. Mr. Strang owns 400 acres of land.

WILLIAM THOMPSON, farmer; P. 0. Cainville ; was born in England in 1828; his parents emigrated to America the same year ; he came to Wisconsin in 1852. Married in 1 850 ; his wife was born in Orange Co., N. Y.; they have six children living, and have lost one. Mr. Thompson owns eighty acres of land on Sec. 30.

MRS. M. M. TRACY (widow of Wesley Tracy)), farmer, Sec. 30 ; P. 0. Cainville ; was born in Ohio ; came to Wisconsin in 1871. Married, in 1857, Wesley Tracy ; he was born in Ohio, and died in 1865, at Gilboa, Putnam Co., Ohio; they had three children - Upton, Kate and J. W. Mrs. Tracy is a member of the M. E. Church.

MRS. SUSAN WALrlilHAN ; P. 0. Center; was born in Pennsylvania in 1807. In 1823, she married John Wallihan, a native of same place, who was born in 1797 ; he died Oct. 30, 1876; they had two children, one of whom is dead. Mr. and Mrs. W. emigrated to Wisconsin in 1847. Mr. W. held various town offices ; was Town Assessor, Treasurer and Justice of the Peace ; was Postmaster for thirty-three years. Mrs. W. is a member of the Disciples' Church.

JOHN WELiIiS, farmer, Sec. 29; P. 0. Footville ; was born in England in 1823; came to Wisconsin, 1857. Married, in 1843, Miss Harriet West; she was born in England; they have seven children living, and have lost one. Mr. and Mrs. Wells adhere to the Presbyterian faith. Mr. Wells owns 240 acres of land.

liOREHIfZO WITH AM, farmer. Sec. 19; P. 0. Cainville; born in Bangor, Me., in 1835; came to Wisconsin with his parents in 1844; is a son of Ward Witham, a resident of Janesville. Married, in 1863, Miss Joanette Rice ; she was born in Illinois ; they have four children - Lendall W., Nettie D., Lenore E. and Jennie A. Mr. Witham owns seventy-six acres of land.