Gratiot Town (part 1 of 2)

Towk Of Gratiot

S. W. liEIIONT, Postmaster and dealer in general stock, Gratiot; born in Maine, in 1845; came to Wisconsin, in 1855, and engaged in farming with his father ; enlisted 1862, in the 22d W. V. I.; discharged in 1863; re-enlisted in 1864, and was discharged in 1806; owns town property. His wife, Marion Lutter, was born at Wiota, in 1849; they were married in 1873, and have hud three children - Maud, born Aug. 18, 1874; Agnes, born Nov. 20, 1876; Sarah, born April 13, 1880. In politics, Republican ; in religion, Disciple ; his wife is a United Brethren. He has been Town Clerk of Wiota and of Gratiot. After the war he attended the Normal School at Platteville, and then engaged as teacher.

EDWARD McGINNIS, farmer. Sec. 25 ; P. 0. Warren ; born in Down County, Ireland, in 1816 ; came to America in 1853, stopping in Albany, N. Y., then to Canada, then again to New York, then to Wisconsin in 1876, and bought 40 acres, and now owns 160 acres of land, and has made all the improvements, and also bought for his son, in Wayne Township, 90 acres of land. His wife, Sarah Straney, was born in St. John's, New Brunswick, in 1835 ; her father took her to Ireland and left her until she was 20 years of age, when she returned to America; they were married in 1850, and have had eight children - Edward, Mary Ann, now Mrs. Frank Heckerman ; Kate, Margaret, Lizzie, Caroline, John and Barney. In politics, Democrat ; in religion, Catholic.

JAMES HcMUIiLEN, farmer. Sec. 33 ; P. 0. Warren, 111. ; born in Lawrence Co., Penn., May 20, 1817 ; came to Wisconsin in 1852 ; bought, at SI. 25 per acre, 80 acres of land, on which he made the improvements, and now owns 80 acres in Gratiot, 280 acres in Wayne, and the mill property in Spafford. His wife, Martha Cook, was born in Pennsylvania, Butler Co., July 2, 1829 ; they were married March 5, 1850 ; they have had six children - Rachel Ellen, born Dec. 17, 1850 ; Annie Elizabeth, born July 19, 1852 ; Rebecca Jane, born Aug. 21, 1854; Albert, born Sept. 3, 1856 ; William Samuel, born October, 1858, died June, 1860 ; James Madison, born March 12, 1860. His wife died Aug. 15, 1864 ; his second wife, Cornelia Loretta Shepard, was born in Maine, June 24, 1827, and was married to Mr. Haskell, who is deceased, and Mrs. Haskell was married to Mr. McMullen Nov. 19, 1865 ; they have one child, Emma Loretta, born July 27, 1867. Inpolitics, Republican ; in religion, Believer. Has been Town Treasurer three years, and Pathmaster four years. Mr. McM. came to Wisconsin in 1844, and worked in the mines at Benton and Shullsburg ; then returned, in 1849, to Pennsylvania, and came back to Wisconsin in 1852.

H. O. l^USS, manufacturer of boots and shoes, Gratiot; born in Christiania, Norway, Jan. 20, 1840 ; came to America in 1867, and to Monroe, Wis., and remained there with his uncle a short time ; then to Jordan, then to Blue Mound ; remained there about eight months; then to Warren, and remained there about two years at work for Thornton & Parker ; then to Gratiot ; worked for John Bakken ; then returned to Norway and remained eight months ; then returned to Gratiot and bought property and went into business for himself. In religion, Lutheran ; in politics. Republican. His mother resides with his sister, Mrs. Kelly, of Gratiot.

KINCwSLEY E. OLDS, farmer. Sec. 28 ; P. 0. Warren, 111. ; born in Jo Daviess Co., 111., Nov. 1, 1839. Enlisted in the 45th 111. V. I. August, 1861, and was discharged July, 1865; was engaged at Fort Donelson, Tenn. ; Pittsburg Landing, Tenn. ; siege of Vicksburg, Miss., and Sherman's march through to the sea, and Sherman's Southern campaign ; came to Wisconsin in 1871, and bought and now owns 80 acres of land, and has made the improvements. His wife, Lidy Graham, was born in Stephenson Co., 111., Jan. 10, 1848 ; they were married Aug. 1, 1865, and have had five children - Carrie, born May 18, 1864 ; Emma, born Sept. 12, 1867 ; Etta, born June 14, 1872 ; Lottie, born Oct. 23, 1877. In politics a Republican ; in religion a believer. Has been Clerk of Schools and Pathmaster.

JAIIES OPIE, deceased; born in Cornwall, England, and baptized Dec. 9, 1821 ; came to America Nov. 12, 1855, and to Blackley, 111., in the mines, and, in 1862, bought 65 acres of land and engaged in farming; sold and came to Wisconsin in 1865, and bought 209 acres of land and improved it, and now owns 369 acres of land, all well improved ; he died July 15, 1878. His wife, Ann Roberts, was born in Cornwall, England, Oct. 30, 1817, and she was married, in 1837, to David Martin in England; he was killed Feb. 14, 1850, In the mines, and Mrs. Martin was married to Mr. Opie, August, 1854 ; they started for America and woro shipwrecked and picked up and taken back to England ; they then made a second start and landed in this country safe ; there were two children by the first marriage - Elizabeth J., deceased; Angeline, now Mrs. Thorp, in Franklin Co., Iowa; and by the second marriage three - William, at home; James H., at home; Charles B., at home; Miss Eva Stevens, the daughter of Elizabeth, is making her home with them. When Mr. Opie first left the mines, he only bought 1^ acres of land in Scales Mound ; left the family and went to the Lake Superior mines, and remained two years ; then worked on a farm one year for Mr. H. Martin ; then cros3ed the plains to Idaho ; then to Montana, and remained eleven years ; then came back to the State of Illinois.

PETJER PAUIiSOlV, manufacturer of boots and shoes, Riverside; P. 0. Gratiot; born in Norway, April 1, 1844 ; came to America in 1872, and was in Chicago one year and a half working at his trade, and then a short time in the foundry ; he came to Wisconsin, in 1873, to Wiota, and worked at his trade, then went to Warren, 111. ; then to Riverside in 1875. His wife, Julia Gilbertson, was born in Norway in 1853 ; came to America in 1870 ; was married in 1875 ; they have had three children - Gilbert, born Feb. 11, 1876 ; Paulina, born Feb. 25, 1878 ; Revart, born May 26, 1880. In pdlitics, Republican; in religion, Lutheran.

WILLIAM PATTEX, farmer. Sec. 14 ; P. 0. Apple River, 111. ; born in Donegal Co., Ireland, 1815 ; came to America in 1832, and went into the coal mines in Pennsylvania, and remained there about eight years ; then went to Pittsburgh, Penn ; then to Wisconsin in 1845, and engaged in smelting and mining ; then bought 80 acres of land, sold and went to Galena to educate the children ; then rented some land in Warren Co., 111. ; then removed to Wisconsin and rented land ; then bought 160 acres, in 1866, and made the improvements. His wife, Ettie McHugh,was a native of Ireland; they married in 1 840, and have had ten children - Ann, deceased ; Bridget, deceased ; John, deceased ; Cathrine, now a Sister at the Mound ; William, in California ; Helen, at home ; Edward, in California ; Annie, at home; Mary, at home; James, deceased. In politics. Democrat; in religion, Catholic; about five years ago he lost the use of his right hand by amputation.

P. H. PIERCE, M. D., Gratiot ; born at Rochester, N. Y., in 1816; came to Wisconsin in 1877. His wife, Betsey Sweet, bora in Chautauqua Co., N. Y., in 1845 ; married in 1859, and have had five children - Frank, Lilly, Minnie, Jennie, Fred. In politics. Democrat ; in religion. Liberal ; has practiced in this and Jo Daviess County since 1857 ; owns town property.

ROBERT PILLMORE, farmer. Sec. 15 ; P. 0. Apple River, Dl. ; born in Yorkshire, England, Feb. 28, 1826; came to America in 1836; remained in New York eighteen years farming, and came to Wisconsin in 1854 ; bought 40 acres, made the improvements, and now owns 200 acres of land. His wife, Margaret Carmichael, was born near Albany, N. Y., in 1832. They were married in 1852, and have had nine children - Millard F., William J., in Nevada ; John C, Robert, Earl, Mott, George W., Carrie M., Minnie. In politics. Republican. In religion, Methodist. Has been on Town Board three times. Assessor and School Clerk.

WILLIAM RANCK, farmer. Sec. 25 ; P. 0. Warren, 111. ; born in Union Co., Penn., Oct. 24, 1853 ; came to Illinois, Stephenson Co., and to Wisconsin in 1876, and has 120 acres of land. His wife, Annie Brown, was born in Union Co., Penn., in 1850. Married 1879, and they have one child, J. D., born Aug. 12, 1879. In politics. Republican. In religion, Methodist Episcopal.

M. W. RICHARDSON, farmer. Sec. 12 ; P. 6. Gratiot; born in Chautauqua Co., N. Y., Oct. 8, 1822 ; came to Wisconsin in 1863, and bought 140 acres, and now owns 260 acres of land, on which he has made all the improvements. His wife, Desdemona Fitch, was born in New York, March 23, 1826, and they were married in 1846 ; they have had four children - Otis F., John L., Charles W. (deceased), Stephen A. In politics. Democrat. In religion, believer. Has been School Director for fourteen years, and Treasurer, Pathmaster a long time, Assessor two termi, member of the board two terms.

DR. O. W. RUSSELL, deceased; was born in Wethersfield, Conn., in 1754, and was married to Polly Woodrufi", about the year 1774. George Washington Russell, the youngest son, was born in Litchville, Conn., Sept. 21, 1800 ; was taken to Bradford Co., Penn., in 1801, and 1802 to New York, then to Connecticut in 1815, where his mother died in 1816, and, after passing through various trials, he went to Hartford, Conn., and attended school, and lived with his brother in 1817 ; he was clerk in his brother William's store until 1818, then traveled for the firm until 1820 ; in August of the same year, he went to Windham, Penn., and engaged in clearing a farm, and sold out in 1823 ; 1825. he went to Waterloo, N. Y., and married, June 27, 1826, Susan Bear, only child living of John Bear ; remained at Waterloo until 1829, when he returned to Windham, where he studied medicine. In 1833, he was appointed Adjutant of the 2d Volunteer Militia of Bradford, Co., Penn., and served until the fall of 1834, when he was elected Major of the Battalion, and served until 1837 ; sold his farm in Windham, and bought in Esterflats Ulster, Bradford Co., Penn. In the latter part of 1850, he engaged as agent for the obtaining of land bounty of the soldiers of 1812 and 1814; in the year 1855, he was Pension Agent. After years of labor, he obtained 1,000 acres in Wisconsin, and 1,600 acres of land in Iowa; in 1856, he sold in Ulster, Penn.; the 5th of March, 1857, he came to La Fayette Co., Wis., and died in Wisconsin Nov. 2, 1870. Mr?. Russell died Oct. 1, 1879; by this union there were eleven children. Lewis C. Russell, the youngest son, a farmer in Sec. 2 ; P. 0. Gratiot ; was born in Ulster, Bradford Co., Penn., March 13, 1844, and came to Wisconsin in 1857 ; his father left him 80 acres of land, the old homestead, and he now owns 120 acres, as fine a place as there is on the prairie. His wife, Maggie Murdock, was born in Ulster, Bradford Co., Penn., Nov. 13, 1852. They were married Dec. 16, 1874, and have had two children - Susan Jennett, born Jan. 25, 1876, at Gratiot, Wis. ; Ralph Reed, born May 5, 1878. In politics. Democrat. In religion, believer. Has been School Director, also one of the Side Board. He attended commercial college in Chicago in the year 1865, and graduated the same year.

II. C. SAL.ISBURY, farmer. Sec. 12; P. 0. Warren, 111. ; born in New York in 1805 ; came to Wisconsin in 1854, and bought 160 acres of land, and made the improvements ; he now owns 446 acres. His wife, Mirah Dingsly, was born in New York, in 1816; they were married in New York State, and have had six children - Norman, deceased; Prudence, now Mrs. Henry Collins ; Emily, now Mrs. March, in Warren, 111.; John, near home; James Wallace, at home; Jane, in Floyd Co., in Iowa. In politics, Republican ; in religion, United Brethren. Has been engaged in thrashing for two years. John was in the 33d W. V. I. in the war of the rebellion.

ARLEIS E. farmer, Sec. 23 ; P. 0. Warren, 111. ; born in Albany, N. Y., Oct. 22, 1842 ; came to Wisconsin, in 1854, with his parents, where they bought 320 acres of land ; when Charles was 21 years of age he went to the Rocky Mount.iins, and remained four years ; then returned to Wisconsin and bought 80 acres, and improved ; now owns 197 acres, 120 of it well improved. His wife, Anna Sanford, was born in Tompkins Co., N. Y., February, 1845; married in 1867, and have had five children - Edgar, born Jan. 17, 1868 ; Elizabeth, born Jan. 23, 1870 ; Mary, Sept. 20, 1873 ; Frederick, born May 27, 1875; Julia Ann, born June 21, 1878. In politics. Republican; in religion, a believer; has been Pathmaster, and Clerk of the School Board.

ELIAS SLOTHOWER, retired farmer; P. 0. Gratiot; born in Adams Co., Penn., near Gettysburg battle ground, Oct. 17, 1815 ; went to Indianapolis, Ind. ; remained there 10 months, then to Chicago, then to Madison, Wis., then to Old Monroe, in 1838 ; he bought, in Gratiot town, Johnny Cake -Hollow, a half-interest in a saw-mill, and traded to Quinby, for a claim, a lot of pine lumber and $300 ; he now owns town property and 80 acres of land. His wife, Susanna E. Zeigle, was born in Little York, York Co., Pa., in 1821 ; married in 1836, and have had eight children - Mary J., now Mrs. Law, in Colorado ; E. C., on the old homestead ; Lucy, deceased, and was Mrs. Wilcox ; Lewis W., deceased ; Robert , Ella, deceased ; Loritta, now Mrs. Bragg, in the hotel at Gratiot ; Arabell. at home. In politics. Democrat ; in religion, Free Thinker ; has been Assessor a good many times ; member of the Assembly under the first organization, and Register of Deeds, and on the Board of Supervisors a number of times.

E. C. SLOTHOWER, farmer. Sees. 14 and 15 ; P 0. Gratiot; born in La Fayette Co., Wis., in 1839, Oct. 5, and engaged in Gratiot in the mercantile business about fifteen years ; sold out, bought 300 acres of land, and is the old homestead. His wife, Emma Richardson, was born in Chautauqua Co., N. Y., city of Dunkirk, Feb. 1, 1847. and they were married Nov. 6, 1872 ; they have had three children - infant boy, deceased ; Susan, born Nov. 27, 1875 ; Angeline, born Aug. 4, 1878. In politics. Democrat; in religion, Free Thinker ; has been Justice of the Peace one term, and Town Clerk one term.

PETER SLOTHOWER, farmer, Sec. 20; P. 0. Warren, 111.; born in Adams Co., Penn-, Dec. 6, 1803 ; came to Wisconsin, July 16, 1842, and entered 40 acres of land, built a log cabin, and made the improvements ; he gave to both of his sons 80 acres of land, and still owns 320 acres of wellimproved land, with a fine spring - the finest in this part of the country. His wife, Mary E. Gert, was born in Adams Co. Penn., in 1807 ; they were married in 1827, and have had nine children - John, in Missouri ; Calhoun, deceased; William, in Gratiot; George, in Stephens Co., 111.; David, fiirming near home; Samuel, was married to Miss Loney, of Dubuque, Iowa, and he died in the fall of 1877 ; they had two children - Jennie and Bessie ; Adeline, at home; Mary Ann, deceased ; Sarah, deceased. His wife died in 1874. In politics. Republican ; and was brought up a Lutheran, but is now a Methodist. Was Collector and Treasurer in 1852, and School Director a good many times, and is generally interested in school matters.

HEXRY SMITH, farmer. Sec. 30 ; P. 0. Apple River, 111. ; born in Lincolnshire, England, Aug. 14, 1831 ; came to America in 1833, and direct to Wisconsin ; bought 80 acres in 1857 ; then 135 and 15 acres of timber in Illinois, and 215 in Wisconsin, and made the improvements. His wife, Ruth Redfearn, born in Ohio, Hancock Co., September, 1836. He married in 1855 ; they have had twelve children, ten living - Francis, born Nov. 15, 1855 ; died April 3, 1874; Joseph H., born Oct. 7, 1857, now in Nebraska; Gladwin, born April 7, I860, now in Nebraska; Mary Eveline, bom Jan. 14, 1862 j died May 3, 1863; Annie R., born Nov. 13, 1863; Georo;e E., born March 21, 1863, now at home; James Erastus, born March 12, 1867 ; Elizabeth E., born Dec. 31, 1868 ; William H., born March 16, 1871 ; Charles Earl, born May 4, 1873 ; Manly Ansbury, born Aug. 7, 1875 ; Albert Nelson, born Sept. 24, 1878. In religion, Methodist; in politics, Republican; has been School Director, Pathmaster, has been on the Board and Side Board, and has been Constable.

STEPHEN SMITH, farmer. Sec. 23 ; P. 0. Warren, 111. ; born in Jefferson Co., N. Y., June 4, 1838 ; came to Illinois, 1854, with his parents, and they bought 100 acres of land in Illinois, and entered 460 in the township of Gratiot while living in Illinois ; his father died in 1859, while living in Nora, Jo Daviess Co., 111. ; Stephen came into Wisconsin in 1862, and made the improvements from the wild land, and now owns 265 acres, with a good house, 18x26, with L 18x22, kitchen and wash-house 16x26, with wood-house 14x22, barn 40x60, 24 feet high, with 10-foot stone basement, with cattle shed, 20x26, granary, 16x24. His wife, Eunice Hopkins, was born in Whiteside Co., 111., Feb. 25, 1839; married Jan. 12, 1860 ; they have had six children - Oral, born Feb. 8, 1861 ; Hannon, born Feb. 27, 1863 ; Frank E., born Feb. 4, 1865; Bell, born June 24, 1867 ; Oscar D., born Nov. 21, 1869; Mary, born May 26, 1874. In politics, Republican ; in religion, a believer.

ISAAC SOWERBY, farmer. Sec. 17 ; P. 0. Gratiot ; born in Westmoreland, England, Dec. 18, 1824 ; came to America in 1851, and to La Fayette Co., and to New Diggings ; then in the fall of 1853 went to California, and worked in the mines until the fall of 1857, then back to England; was sick two years and a half; then came back to America, in 1860, to Jo Daviess Co., 111. ; remained there until the spring of 1864; then went to Montana until June, 1806; then returned to La Fayette Co., bought 160 acres of land, and made the improvements and built a fine house, costing $1,000, then a barn costing about S500 ; now owns 200 acres of land. His wife, Sarah Ann Birkbeak, was born in Council Hill, Jo Daviess Co., Aug. 28, 1840; married June 25, 1863; they have six children - Sarah Alice, born June 25, 1864; Jane Elizabeth, born April 29, 1867; Mary Ellen, born Jan. 31, 1869; Hamond G., born Oct. 26, 1871 ; Willie, born Jan. 7, 1876, died April 27, 1876; Isaac Samuel, born April 14, 1877. In politics, Republican; in religion, Protestant; has been Treasurer of School District and Pathmaster.

JEDIAH S. STOW, farmer. Sec. 26 ; P. 0. Warren 111.; born in Ashtabula Co., Ohio, 1830, and went to Roscoe, 111., 1850, and entered 80 acres of land ; worked some at the carpenter's trade ; sold ; came to Wisconsin in 1857, and bought 140 acres of land, on which he made all the improvements, and now owns 238 acres of land, with good house, barn and out-buildin^s. His wife, Minerva Mathews, was born at Painesville, Lake Co., Ohio, June 2, 1832; came to Wisconsin at the age of 14 years, and settled at Beloit ; married Oct. 20, 1853; they have had six children - William S., born Jan. 17, 1854; Charles H., born April 8, 1858 ; Henry L., bcrn July 4, 1860 ; Frank J., born May 2, 1867 ; Louis E., born Feb. 25, 1872; Leuran M., born May 16, 1875. In politics, Republican; in religion, Methodist; has been School Director and Treasurer several times since he has been here. Diana Higbee, afterward Mrs. Stow, was born in Middletown, Coim., and died at the residence of Mr. J. S. Stow, at the ripe old age of 104 years and 6 weeks ; Jediah Stow died at sea with yellow fever. These are the grandparents of Jediah S. Stow, the subject of this biography. Mr. Stow, the father of J. S., and^son of the above, lives with Jediah Stow, and was born 1792, a hale, hearty man, with good memory ; his wife, Louisa Sage, was born in Middletown, Conn., and was married Nov. 15, 1815 ; they had seven children ; she died at the age of 85 years.

ABfDRE W SWANSOX, deceased ; born in Norway, Nov. 8, 1828 ; came to America, 1847 ; owns 132 acres of well-improved land. He was killed July 15, 1863, while taking a load of wood to Warren, 111., with a yoke of oxen, in attempting to cross a bridge. His wife, Christiana Oleson, was born in Norway, and was married in America ; she died in 1852, and left one child - Christiana, deceased. His second wife, Christie Ashley, was born in Norway, in 1837 ; married in 1856, and had three children - Annie, born Dec. 12, 1857 ; Christiana, born Aug. 5, 1859 ; Andrew, born Nov. 16, 1862, In politics. Republican ; in religion, Lutheran.

HAXS S IV ANSON, farmer, Sec. 33; P. 0. Gratiot; born in Christiana Co., Norway, July 24, 1825 ; came to America in 1847, and entered 120 acres of land, and now owns 228, and has some fine improvements ; a barn 45x30, 20foot corners, fine spring and stream of water; good house, 18x50. His wife, Mary Hanson, was born in Norway in 1826; they were married in 1855, and have had three children - Juhn, in Minnesota; Christina, at home ; Lena, deceased. Wife died in 1862. Second wife, Caroline Hanson, was born in Norway in 1828 ; they were married in 1863, and have had five children - Lena, Seibert, Mary, Annie, Henry, deceased. In politics, Republican ; in religion, Lutheran ; was one year a School Director - was on the Side Board the year 1879. Enlisted in the 5th W. V. I., in 1865, and was discharged in 1866 ; was in the battles of Petersburg, Va., Seely Creek, Va., Kichmond, Va., Martinsburg, and Winchester, Va., and at the surrender of Gen. Lee.

JOHN TOMPS ON, farmer, Sec. 33; P. 0. Gratiot; born in Wayne Co., Penn. ; town of Deerfield, Sept. 3, 1812 ; went to Indiana in 1831 ; was engaged in teaming and farming, and came to Wisconsin in May, 1837; in October, 1837, entered the land where the old homestead now stands; he built the old log cabin, and has since re-improved, and now owns 31:0 acres of fine land, has a barn 50x50, bank stable, good house, spring, etc. First wife, Lydia Bennett, was born^in Erie Co., Penn.; he was married at the age of 21, in Pennsylvania ; they have six children - John, Robert, Wesley and Philander, Lydia, now Mrs. Bolshy, Rachel, now Mrs. Taggart - all in Kansas. Second wife, Betsey Hayse, afterward Mrs. Black, was born in Oil Creek, Penn., Feb. 1, 1833 ; came to Wisconsin in 1859 ; was married in May 1868 ; they had one child - Eugene Randalls, born Dec. 14, 1870, and an adopted son, Samuel, now in New Mexico. Mrs. Tompson was formerly the wife of Mr. Black ; he died in 1863 in Wisconsin, and left four children - Samuel, Thomas, Lorenzo Dow, in Leadville, Col., and James Fremont. Mr. Tompson's father and mother came to Wisconsin in 1863, and Mrs. Tompson died in 1865 and his father died in 1868. His wife's mother, Mrs. James Hayse, now lives with the family ; she was born in Pennsylvania, in 1799, and is still quite young in appearance. Mr. Tompson came to Wisconsin with $4 in money, and can now live with ease.

OLXBRAND TORKIL|i$ON, farmer. Sec. 35; P. 0. Gratiot; born in Norway Dec. 4, 1823; came to America in 1849, and to Wisconsin in 1849; worked around for one year; he and his brother bought 80 acres of land and made the improvements; he now owns 130 acres of finely-improved land. His wife, Caroline Munson, was born in Norway May 14, 1822, and they vere married in 1851, and have had five children - Edward, Trina, Martin, Helen and Lewis - all deceased. In politics, Republican ; in religion, Lutheran ; has been Treasurer for seven years, Pathmaster two years, and member of the Town Board.

W. W. TUTTL.E, farmer, Section 11 ; P. 0. Gratiot ; born in New Jersey Feb. 1, 1832, and went to New York, then to Pennsylvania, then to Wisconsin in 1857, and bought 80 acres ; he now owns 320 acres of land, on which the improvements are of a first-class and substantial kind ; has a house, 38x32, with barn, 32x32, with addition, 16x32, and wind-mill. His wife, Angeline Russell (fifth child of Dr. G. W. Russell, a prominent man in the county), was born June 13, 1834, in Bradford Co., Penn., and married Nov. 25, 1856 ; they have had four children - William L., born May 15, 1858, died Oct. 24, 1861 ; Eilen S., born Nov. 6, 1861; Edwin R., born Oct. 31, 1865 ; Emmit, born Oct. 26, 1871. In politics, Republican. In religion, Methodist. Has been Justice of the Peace and School Clerk, and, in the church, served as Trustee and Superintendent of the Sunday school over twenty years.

J. R. WELT Y, farmer. Sec. 24 ; P. 0. Warren, 111 ; born at Gettysburg, Adams Co., Penn., in 1831 ; came to Wisconsin in 1848 with his parents, who bought in town of Wiota ; when he became of age, he rented of his father for two years, then bought 80 acres, and now owns 340 acres of finely-improved land, with a fine house, 28x36, with wash house and verandas ; barn, 40x70, with 24-foot corners, with 9- foot stone wall for bank stable ; the old barn is 62x34, with 14-foot corners, with bank stable ; granary, 24x32, with 12-foot corners, with wind-mill and other out-buildings; rock smoke-house, 8x8x8 ; carriage shed and ice-house, 16x18. His wife, Sarah Jarvis, was born at Painesville, Lake Co., Ohio, in 1837. They were married in 1854, and they have had eleven children - Mary, now Mrs. Going, in Gratiot town ; infant (deceased), George, Barney, Jane and David at home, Patrick Henry at home, Hetty (died Nov. 4, 1880), Susan (deceased), Louis (deceased), Erwin (died Nov. 6, 1880). In politics. Republican. In religion. Liberal. There were five brothers in the army, two were killed.

C. D. WEST, farmer, Sec. 10 ; P. 0. Gratiot ; was born in town of Gratiot, Sept. 15, 1844, and lived with his parents, who came to Wisconsin in 1836, until he was 22 years of age, when he rented of his father; he now owns 80 acres, and has made all the improvements. His wife, Susan Van Brunt, was born in Oswego, N. Y., Aug. 2, 1850. They were married in 1868, and have had three children - Maud, Gertrude and Charles. In politics, Republican. In religion, believer. Has been Trcixsurer, School Director and Pathmaster.

JAME!^ WHITE, deceased; born in Randolph Co., 111., March 17, 1810; went to Arkansas, then in 1865, to Wisconsin, and bought 201 acres of land, and made the improvements, and now owns 203 acres. He died April 6, 1874. His wife, Francis Bradsh aw, was born in Stafford Co., Va., January, 1840. They were married May 6, 1863, in Arkansas, and have had two children - Mary Francis, born Sept. 13, 1864; Lillian, born Feb. 29, 1868. In politics, Republican. In religion, believer.

T. WILCOX, farmer, Sec. 14 ; P. 0. Warren, 111. ; born in Chenango Co., N. Y., Nov. 11, 1820, and went to Chatauqua Co., N. Y., in 1852, and then to Michigan in 1867, and to Wisconsin in the fall of 1867 ; bought 80 aeres of land, and now owns 85 acres, and 5 in timber in Wiota. His wife, Lidj Nickabarker, was born in Smithville, N, Y., Jan. 14, 1820, and they married in 1840, and have four children - G. H. in Warren 111., William (deceased), E. P. in Warren, III, merchandizing, C. P. in Warren, 111., clerk for his brother.

S. T. WOOL WORTH, retired merchant, P. 0. Gratiot; born in Niagara Co., N. Y., in 1816 ; came to Chicago in 1832, and in the hardware and tin business; 1870, came to Wisconsin ; was in business at Riverside, and, not being able to attend to it, sold out. Enlisted in the 8th 111. V. C., Company F, in 1861, and wounded at Antietam, in the arm, and he is now a pensioner ; discharged in 1862. His second wife, Mary A. Allison, was born in Bishop Thorp, Yorkshire, England, Sept. 30, 1825, and married Aug. 11, 1848, and had two children - William, a tinner in Gratiot; Carrie, now Mrs. Porter, near home. Wife died Nov. 14, 1865. Third wife was Rachel Elmer. Fourth wife, Mary A. Gondnough, was born in Massachusetts in 1817. Married in 1869. In politics, Republican. In religion, Liberal. His wife, Presbyterian. Has been School Director, Overseer of the Highway, once President of the Village of Riverside. He enlisted in the 1st 111. V. I. in the Mexican war, wounded several times, and in the Black Hawk war; assisted in the moving of the Indians from this county ; called out on the New York State line to keep the patriots from crossing on the Island.

Town Of Wayne

EDMUND AKINS, retired farmer, Sec. 26 ; P. 0. SpaflFord ; born in Burgh Hill, Trumbull Co., Ohio, Oct. 9, 1823 ; came to Wisconsin in 1852, and bought for his father 135 acres of land ; he now owns 188 acres ; Edmund made all of the improvements ; has raised an orchard from the seed brought with them from Ohio ; has a barn 40x60, with bank stable. His wife was Cathrinc Van Ness, born in New Jersey, in 1828 ; they were married in 1846, and have had four children - Willis J., born June 16, 1851 ; Lucy, born Nov. 18, 1853, now Mrs. Parkyn ; Emma, born Sept. 4, 1855, now Mrs. Pease; Lola, born May 10, 1866. In politics, Mr. A. is a Republican ; in religion, Free-Will Baptist; has been School Director and Pathmaster. He enlisted in Co. B, 31st W. V. I., in 1862 ; mustered out in 1865. He is also a strong anti-Mason. His grandfather's sister married one of the Browns, of Harper's Ferry notoriety. Mr. Akins was wounded at the last charge of Atlanta, Ga. From the Wisconsin State Journal the Mloyfing sketch was taken : " Of the characters to be seen at the camp grounds, and there are many of them, no one, perhaps, is better worthy of description than the tall, sallow, nervous-looking vet. on whose haversack is rudely inscribed the name«of E. Akins. He was dressed in a faded uniform, over which he wore an army overcoat, and a black slouch hat. He carries a staff, surmounted by a cross-piece, bearing the legend, 'Repent, Democrats.'"

W. J. ANDERSOX, farmer. Sec. 29; P. 0. Warren, III; born in Jefferson Co., N. Y. Feb. 28, 1842 ; came to Wisconsin in 1878 ; bought 140 acres of land; made most of the improvements Enlisted in the 1st Light Artillery of New York, in 1861 ; was discharged in 1865 ; was with the Army of the Potomac. His wife, Miss F. A. Gould, was born in Jefferson Co., N. Y., in 1846 ; they were married in 1865, and have had two children - Jennie M., born Oct. 11, 1869 ; Herbert W., born Dec. 18, 1870. A Republican and a religious believer ; has been School Director, Pathmaster, Assessor. He enlisted as a private, and came out of the service as First Lieutenant ; was engaged in sixteen battles.

JOHN BLAISDELL, farmer. Sec. 27; P. 0. Spafford ; born in Maine, Dec. 13, 1807; came to Wisconsin in 1856 ; bought, in company with his son, in La Fayette Co., 160 acres of land, and made the improvements ; his son died in 1870 ; now owns 156 acres of land ; his wife, Lavina Hurd, was born in York Co., Maine, town of Shopley, in 1807. They were married in 1833, and have had ten children - Julia Ann, now Mrs. Prescott, in Warren, 111. ; J. C, WilHam E., George U., deceased ; Charles E., deceased ; Abbie, deceased ; infant, deceased ; Mary H., deceased ; Lorina Jane, Mrs. Rockwell ; Joseph S. In politics, Republican ; in religion, United Brethren ; has held the school offices a number of years.

J. BLAISDELL, farmer, Sec. 26 ; P. 0. Martin, Wis.; born in York Co., Maine, Nov. 3, 183 1 ; camg to Wisconsin in 1856 ; bought 40 acres of land, and made some of the improvements ; sold and then bought 50 acres; he now owns 180 and 15 acres of timber, and has made fine improvements - a barn 36x46, and good house. He enlisted in Co. B, 31st W. V. I., in 1862 ; was discharged in 1865. His wife, Mary J. Clark, was born in Maine, in 1841 ; they were married in 1869, and have had three children - Willard C, born 1870; Arthur, born 1879; Nettie, born 1876, deceased. In politics, Mr. B. is a Republican ; in religion, believer ; has been Pathmaster, School Treasurer, and is now one of the School Board ; he is going to build another baro, 36x46, 22-foot corners, with basement stable, this summer.

W. E. BLAII^DEJLLr, farmer, Sec. 35 ; P. 0. Warren, 111.; born in Maine, July 2, 1837 ; came to Wisconsin in June, 1856, and, in company with his brother, bought .120 acres of land ; then the brothers sold out, and W. E. now owns 100 acres, on which he has made all of the improvements. He enlisted April 22, 1861, in Co. E, 111. V. I., and was discharged Oct. 12, 1861, and re-enlisted in Co. B, 31st W. V. I., in 1862 ; was discharged July 7, 1865 ; was at the siege of Atlanta, and with Sherman at Goldsboro, N. C. ; Aversbury, a brother of Mr, B., was killed in this battle. His wife, Sarah E. Foss, was born in New Hampshire, in 1843 ; they were married in 1867 ; they have had five children - Minnie S., Myra L., Nellie, Lillia A., Clara May. In religion, believer.

BYRON BORDEN, farmer; P. 0. Winslow, 111.; born in Trumbull Co., Ohio, Oct. 22, 1848; came to Wisconsin in the spring of 1862; bought, in 1877, 60 acres of land and now owns the same. His wife, Elizabeth Shliem, was born in Germany in 1858 ; they married in 1876, and have two children - Sidney, born Aug. 5, 1877; Russell, Jr., born Jan. 12, 1878. In politics, Republican; in religion. Baptist. Has been School Director and Clerk of the district.

PHIL.O BORDEN, farmer, Sec. 11 ; P. 0. Spafford; born in Trumbull Co., Ohio, Nov. 27, 1852 ; came to Wisconsin in the spring of 1862, and, when he bought for himself, he purchased 75 acres of land and made the improvements. His wife, Eliza Scott, was born in Argyle Township in 1862 ; they were married July 4, 1879. In politics, Republican ; in religion. Baptist.

RrSSELL. BORDEN, farmer, Sec. 11 ; P. 0. SpaflPord ; he was born in Trumbull Co., Ohio, in 1810 ; came to Wisconsin in 1860, and bought 104 acres of land and made the improvements. His wife, Julia Lane, was a native of Ohio, and was married to Mr. Earl, and afterward to Mr. Borden ; had five children, three boys and two girls. William was born Feb. 1, 1855, and married Oct. 22, 1878; they have one child - Clyde, born July 23, 1879. In politics, Republican ; in religion, believer.

E. J. CHAPIN, farmer. Sec. 25; P. 0. Martin, Green Co., Wis. ; born in Coshocton Co., Ohio, May 27, 1837 ; came to Wisconsin in 1867, with his parents ; his father now resides in Green Co. ; his mother died in 1879. He enlisted in Co. A, 76th Ohio V. I., in 1861 ; re-enlisted in 1864; discharged in 1865 ; was at Fort Donelson, Tenn. ; Pittsburg Landing, Vicksburg, and with Sherman through to the sea. His wife, Jane Miksell, was born in Coshocfon Co., Ohio, in 1839 ; married in 1867; they have had eleven children, six are living - Annie, Ella, Sallie, Clara, James, Burt. In politics, Greenbacker; in religion, Methodist ; School Director and Town Treasurer.

THOHAS COLLINS, farmer, Sec. 20 ; P. 0. Warren, 111. ; born in County Waterford, Ireland, in 1800 ; came to America, in 1851, to New York; then to Pennsylvania ; worked on the railroad about one year, then went to Ohio ; worked on the Steubenville & Indiana Railroad, then returned to Pennsylvania and remained three years; removed to Chicago, then to Warren, 111., and, in 1870, to Wisconsin and bought 80 acres, and now owns 120 acres of land. His wife, Margaret Norris, was born in County Waterford, Ireland, in 1806 ; they were married in the old country, and have had six children - Johana, Mary, now Mrs. Roach, in Illinois ; Margaret, now Mrs. Snow, in Wyoming Territory ; Kate, Stephen, Bridget. The family belong to the Roman Catholic Church. In politics, Mr. C. is a Democrat.

FLOYD CROSBY, of the firm of Crosby & Nelson, creamery; P. 0. Spafford; Sec. 21 ; born in Ashtabula Co., Cherry Valley, Ohio, Dec. 17, 1850 ; came to Wisconsin in 1854, and worked on the farm until the age of 22, when he engaged in the building of the creamery in company with Dillon Pease, who retired in 1874. Mr. Crosby's wife was Miss Charlotte Pease, born Aug. 6, 1854 ; they were married Dec. 15, 1872, and have had three children - Maria, born March 2, 1874, and died Sept. 17, 1874 ; Clarence W., born June 27, 1875 ; Walter, born Oct. 22, 1877. In politics. Republican ; in religion, Free-Will Baptist; he owns 40 acres of land in Sec. 21. J. G. Nelson, of the above firm, was born in Lawrence Co., Penn., July 29, 1851 ; came to Wisconsin in 1854, with his parents ; left home at the age of 20, and rented land for seven years, when, in 1877, he formed the partnership in the creamery and owns a one-half interest in the business. In politics, Republican ; in religion, Methodist ; has been School Clerk.

returned to Crawford Co., Penn., and learned the wagon-maker's trade ; when he became of age, he engaged in business and continued at it for about nine years, then went back to Ohio and worked three years ; he left for Wisconsin in 1849, and bought 160 acres of land, and has made all of the improvements. His wife, Hulda Andrews, was born in Ohio Nov. 13, 1829 ; they were married in 1847 ; she died Aug. 16, 1855, and left two children - Floyd was born at Cherry Valley, Ohio, Dec. 17, 1850 ; Frank was born May 12, 1857, died March 3, 1858. His second wife, Lucy L. Andrews, was born in Ohio, June 6, 1836; they were married Nov. 14, 1853, and have had two children - Abbie L., born April 1, 1861 ; Anson N., born June 30,1867. In politics. Republican; in religion, believer. He has been on the Town Board, School Director and Treasurer. Miss Andrews' father was born Sjpt. 21, 1810, at Smithville, N. Y., and died June 3, 1877, at Rose Creek, Neb. Her mother was Lucy L. Pease, and was born in Longmeadow, Mass., May 15, 1811, and died Feb. 16, 1875; they had twelve children; four are married and living in Wayne Township, La Fayette Co., Wis.

O. DE IVURE, farmer, Sec. 18; P. 0. Warren, 111. ; born in Herkimer Co., N. Y., April 12, 1831 ; came with his father to Wisconsin in 1854, and settled at Gratiot; remained two years, then bought 10 acres ; now owns 70 acres of land, on which he has made all the improvements. His wife, Eleanor Perry, was born in New York in 1836 ; they were married in 1856, and have had two children - Estella, now Mrs. Millar; Mary E., born in 1863, is at home. In politics Mr. D. is a Republican; in religion, Liberal. Mr. D.'s -kther died in 1866, and his mother in 1852.

DARIUS E ASTJIAX, farmer, Sec. 27 ; P. 0. Spafford ; born in Ashtabula Co., Ohio, March 8, 1831 ; in 1844, he came with his parents, and worked on the farm and at the carpenter and joiner trade ; he owns 380 acres of land, and has made the improvements ; has a barn 36x76, 20-foot corners, bank stable ; house 16x20, and wing 16x16, two stories. He enlisted in Co. B, 31st W. V. I. in 1862 and mustered out in 1865 ; was with Sherman on the march to the sea. His wife, Susan T. Shephard, was born in Maine in 1852 ; they were married Feb. 7, 1876, and have had two children - Leroy Edward, born May 12, 1877; Charles Lafayette, born Oct. 25,1878. In politics. Republican; the family are Free-Will Baptists ; has been School Director ; has always taken an active part in the politics of the township and county.

ORYILLE B. ELLIS, ^farmer. Sec. 23; P. 0. Spafford; born in New York in 1822; came to Wisconsin in 1852 ; entered 80 acres of land in Green Co., and bought 200 acres more and made the improvements ; remained about six years, then returnad to New York and remained two years, then came back to Green Co. and bought 140 acres more, then sold out and went to Missouri, then returned to La Fayette Co., Wis., and now owns 160 acres of land and 20 acres of timber, and 50 acres of land in Green Co. ; has a good house, 24x16, with wing, 24x14; barn, 32x30, with bank stable, and wing, 58x20 bank stable. His wife, Mary Ann Jagger, was born in Pennsylvania, in 1822; they were married in 1849, and have had four children - Lovina, Sylvester, Harrison, Ellen S. In politics. Republican; in religion, Liberal. He has been Clerk twelve years, and in Green Co., Path master, nine years Justice of the Peace, and Chairman of the Board in Wayne. The sons all reside in Butler Co., Iowa, near Newell.

AUGUST FRANKE, farmer, Sec. 35 ; P. 0. Martin, Wis. ; born in Prussia Sept. 14, 1838, came to America in 1854, and to Wisconsin ; worked by the month, and then bought at Appleton 48 acres of land, which he sold. He enlisted in Co. A, W. V. I., in the year 1863, and was discharged in 1865; was at Petersburg, Va., with U. S. Grant. His wife, Rebecca Brant, was born in Germany, in 1844; they were married in 1867, and have had four children - Lena, Eddie, Gustuf, Minnie. In politics, Republican ; in religion, Lutheran. He now owns 80 acres of land, bought since he came out of the army, and has made all of the improvements on the place.

LUDWIG FRAXKE, farmer. Sec. 28; P.O. Warren, 111.; born in Germany in 1834; came to America in 1854, to Wisconsin direct; worked around by the day until he enlisted in the 1st W. V. I., Co. C, in 1861 ; was discharged in 1865 ; was at Resaca, Ga., Falling Waters, Va., and Chattanooga; returned to Wisconsin and bought 50 acres in Dodge Co.; sold, and bought 120 acres of land in La Fayette Co. ; built his house, 16x34, and is now building an addition. His wife, Louisa Grassneckel, was born in Germany, Dec. 25, 1843; they were married in 1862, and have had nine children - Louisa, Annie, Albert, Amanda, Emma, Geno, Matilda, Birdie and Charles. A Republican, and belongs to the Lutheran Church.

MARTIN FRITGES, deceased; born in Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany, Feb. 6, 1816; came to America in 1856, and to Freeport, 111. ; remained there elev( n yoar.s, then cimo to Wisconsin in 1865, and bought 80 acres, and owned 120 acres of land, on which he built a barn, 30x30, 18-foot corners, and new house. His wife, Katherine Francis, was born in same place, Germany, in 1830, July 3 ; married in Germany, and have had five children - Margaret, John, Lizzie, Mina, all deceased; John Theodore, born Aug. 29, 1863. In politics Mr. F. was a Democrat; in religion, Lutheran; was in the army in the old country twelve years ; he died Dec. 13, 1880.

C J. HALE, farmer, Sec. 6 ; P. 0. Warren, 111.; born in Tennessee Feb. 9, 1818, and came to Sangamon Co., 111., and then to Wiota, Wis., in 1828; both parents deceased, he began a farm in company with his brother, of 40 acres, and his brother left and went to Dane Co. ; they built the old cabin ; they then sold and moved to Wayne and bought and now owns 252 acres of land. His first wife, Margaret S. Andrews, was born in Wayne, Ohio, Aug, 11, 1832 ; she was married at the age of 22 ; died, 1862, and left three children - Charles E., Edward W., Olive Emily. His second wife, Emily Andrews, was born in Cherry Valley, Ohio, Sept. 15, 1841 ; they were married July 4, 1863; she died May 10, 1864. His third wife, Margaret Fulp, was born in Indiana in 1838; they were married Dec. 28, 1864; they have had tan children - Margaret S., Lucy L., Louis J., Mary M., Sarah R., Nancy E., Samuel S., William H., Joel A., Jennie May, and a step-son by the last wife, Daniel Russell Buriett. Mr. Hale's father was killed by the Indians during the Black Hawk war; was south of Warren, 111., while on his way to Wisconsin. Mr. Hale's sister, Mahala, was the first white girl married in Wiota Township ; she is now Mrs. Campbell, and lives in Nebraska. His sister Sarah was the second white girl married in Wiota ; she is now Mrs. Shook, and lives in Nebraska. Mr. C. J. was enrolled and carried arms and was in the fort during the Indian troubles.

li. W. HEIIVDEL, dealer in general stock ; P. 0. Spafi'ord ; born in La Fayette Co. Feb. 26, 1845; resided at home until 21 years of age, and then engaged in teaching and farming until the spring of 1879, when he engaged in the store at this place ; he owns 40 acres of land in Gratiot. His wife, Emma F. Rodolf, was born at Gratiot Sept. 17, 1848; they were married Nov. 15, 1868, and have had four children - George F., born Aug. 27,1869; Marcus L., born March 30,1871; Wilford L., born Aug. 21,1874; Roy L., born Dec. 16, 1877. In politics, Greenbacker; in religion, a believer; has been Justice of the Peace, School Director, member of the Independent Order of Good Templars, and has taken the highest degrees ; helped to establish several lodges in the county ; also Patron of Husbandry, and Representative to State Grange once ; is also a Royal Arch Mason.

JOHIV F. HELLHER, farmer, Sec. 11 ; P. 0. Spafi'ord; born in Germany Aug. 2, 1840 ; came to America Nov. 17, 1867, and to Wisconsin the same year ; worked for Nelson La Due for seven years ; then bought 83 acres of land aud made all of the improvements from the wild land. His wife, Anna Sophia Pahl, was born in Prussia Nov. 11, 1844; married in the old country Sept. 18, 1867 ; they have five children - Minnie Amanda, Ellen Matilda, Agusta Elizabeth, Thrissa Amelia, Frances Joseph, deceased. In politics. Republican ; in religion, Lutheran.

A, B. HURLBERT, deceased ; born in Vermont March 28, 1840; came to Wisconsin in 1849, to Winnebago Co.; remained there three years on rented land; then came to La Fayette Co. and entered 160 acres; bought 80 acres of land and made the improvements. Enlisted in Co. A, 37th W. V. I., in March, 1864 ; mustered out July 25, 1865 ; died Dec. 6, 1880. His wife, S. E. Hartsough, was born in New York in 1843 ; they were married in 1868, and have two children - Harry H., born Nov. 13, 1869 ; Adda, born Sept. 10, 1877. In politics, he was a Republican; in religion, Lutheran; had been School Director and Constable. His father was born in 1804; his mother was born in 1807 ; there was a family of five girls and one boy.

AB^ ALiOH KELL.Y, farmer, Sec. 36 ; P. 0. Martin, Green Co., Wis. ; born in Green Co., Wis., in March, 1839 ; remained at home until about 23 years old, then bought and still owns 100 acres of land; has made the improvements of a barn, 36x48 feet, and house, 12x24 feet, and a 14x20-foot cottage ; also owns 40 acres of land in Green Co., Wis. His wife, Martha A. Renshaw, was born in Jo Daviess Co., 111., in 1841 ; they were married in 1860, and have four children - Amy C., James A., Ida A., Absalom M. In religion, Libaral ; has been School Director, Pathmaster, Assessor, Justice of the Peace and one of the Town Board ; has some very fine Durham stock ; he was the second white child born in Green Co., Wis., aud the old home stood where the present court house now stands. The first white child in Green Co., Wis., C. R. Dennison, now residing at Cadiz, in Green Co.

JOHN KOLiB, farmer, Sec. 25; P. 0. Martin, Green Co., Wis ; born in Wurtemberg, Germany, Feb. 14, 1823 ; came to America in 1855 ; worked in the city of Philadelphia, then went to Schuylkill Co.; came to Sheboygan, Wis., remained six months, then came to Monroe, Wis., and bought a farm of 40 acres of land, improved, sold out, and came to La Fayette Co. and bought 70 acres, 10 in Cadiz ; he now owns 120 acres in La Fayette, and has a fine barn 32x50, 20-foot posts, 9-foot bank stable ; house

NEL.SOX liA DUE, farmer. Sec. 13 ; P. 0. Spafford ; born in Dutchess Co., N, Y., April 15, 1831 ; came to Wisconsin in 1856, and bought 160 acres of land and improved it ; he now has a place of 320 acres, with a fine orchard. Mr. La Due's first wife was a native of Orleans Co., N. Y., and was born in 1836 ; they were married in 1856 ; she died May 2, 1875, while in Welaka, Fla. ; his second wife was Miss Florella Chamberlain, afterward Mrs. A. De Haven, and a native of Ohio ; born in 1836 ; they were married in 1877, in the fall ; Mrs. De Haven had one son, George C. ; he married in 1878 and is living on the old homestead in Illinois. Mr. La Due has held all of the town and school offices, and was Representative to the Assembly for the year 1878. He is Republican, and a Methodist in religion,

S. C. LARSON; P. 0. Spafford; born in Iowa Co., Wis., Sept. 3, 1854; left home at the age of 10 years and engaged in farming ; now owns town property at Blanchardville, Wis. ; learned the business of miller at Blanchardville, and remained there about three years ; took possession of Spafford Mill Feb, 23, 1880 ; lease expired Oct. 1, 1880 ; is now assisting Mr. Heiudel in store and post office at Spafford ; his mother resides at Blanchardville. In politics, Mr. L. is a Republican ; in religion a Methodist ; is a member of the Independent Order of Good Templars and has been fur eight years.

HENRY lilMEBARGER, farmer, Sec. 20 ; P. 0. Warren, 111. ; born in Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany, May 16, 1819 ; came to America in 1851 ; worked in Albany and New York until 1852 ; then came to Freeport, 111. ; then to Butler Co., Iowa ; then returned to Freeport, 111. ; then came to Wisconsin ; bought 40 acres and now owns 160 acres of land ; he has built a good house, 26x18 feet, two stories, with wing 32x20; a barn 50x32 feet, with 18-foot corners and bank stable, built in 1880. His wife, Fredrica Powell, was born in Germany, July 29, 1831 ; they were married in 1853, and have had four children - Mena, now Mrs. Ebert, in Warren ; Henry, born July 6, 1857 ; John, born July 16, 1864 ; Hattie, born July 10, 1867. In politics. Republican ; in religion, Lutheran.

FRANK McCRILliIS, farmer. Sec. 27 ; P, 0. Spafford ; born in Maine in 1835, and at the age of 8 years went to New Hampshire, worked in the cotton factory until 1860, when he came to Wisconsin with his father. He enlisted in Company B, 31st W. V, I., August, 1862; was discharged July 6, 1865, at Madison; was at Bentonville, N. C, and with Sherman on the march to the sea. His wife, Mary Carniry, was born in Massachusetts in 1835. They were married in 1857, and have had three children - Frank, Jr., born Dec. 1860 ; Edwin, born April 1862 ; Isadora, born 1871. In politics. Greenbacker. Liberal in religion. Has been Pathmaster,

CHARLES T. MILLER, farmer, Sec. 30; P, 0. Warren, 111. ; born in Wisconsin Jan. 10, 1851 ; worked on a farm, and now owns 80 acres of land. His wife, Estella De Nure, was born in 1856. They were married in 1873, and have had three children - Maud, born 1875 ; Lucy, born 1878 ; Fredrick, born 1879. In politics. Republican. In religion. Believer. John R. Miller, his father, was born in Ohio in 1816 ; came to Wisconsin in 1841, and rented land, then bought 120 acres, and made the improvements. Died June 25, 1877. His wife, Mary Bennett, born in Ohio in 1825. They were married in 1840, and have eight children - Hamilton, Elizabeth, Susan, Martha (deceased), Charles, William C, Mary C, John S. (deceased). Was Democrat. In religion. Baptist. Hamilton was in the 12th 111. V. C.

WILLIAM NELSON, farmer. Sec. 12 ; P. 0. Wausemon, Wis. ; born in Mercer Co., Penn., in 1816 ; came to Wisconsin in 1854, bought 120 acres of land, and now owns 170 - 50 in Green Co. His wife, Gonvina Barnshard, was born in Mercer Co., Penn., in 1834. They Wire married in 1841, and have had thirteen children - Elizabeth, in Indiana; John in Colorado ; Elmer (deceased) ; Nancy, William, in Colorado ; Joe, James, infant (deceased) ; Lonvina, Mary, Lucinra, Nellie, Charles, Mr. W. is a Republican and Baptist. Has been School Director.

OLE XILSON, farmer, Sec. 6 ; P. 0. Warren, 111. ; born in Christiania Co., Norway, May 6, 1836 ; came to America in 1853, directly to Wiota ; worked around until 1859 ; went to California ; while there, worked in the mines, and returned to Argyle in 1866, and then in 1867, bought 205 acres of land, on which he made the improvements in Wayne Township ; his house, 16x28, two stories, with barn 36x46* 20 foot posts, and bank stable ; has fine place. His wife, Mary A. Monson, was born in Christiania Co.^ Norway, in 1848. They were married in 1867 ; they have had four children - Nim, born Sept. 1, 1867 ;' Margaret, born Oct. 17, 1869 ; Hellena Josephine, born May 25, 1875 ; Alfred Oscar, born April 14, 1880. In politics. Republican. In religion, Lutheran.

JESSIE F. PEASE, farmer. Sec. 16 ; P. 0. Spaflford ; born in Ashtabula Co., Ohio, Feb. 25, 1818 ; lived at home until 24 years of age, then learned the cooper's trade from his father, and worked at it until 1855, when he came to Wisconsin and rented land for about three years, when he bouo'ht 40 acres, made the improvements, and added 80 acres ; he now owns 240 acres in Wayne, and 15 of timber in Jordan Township, Green Co, His wife, Elathear Huntley, was born in New York, in 1819. They were married in 1843, and have had three children - Fannie E.; Dillon, now in Platteville, Wis.; Charlotte R., now Mrs. Crosby. In politics, Republican. In religion, Free-Will Baptist. Has been School Director and Treasurer.

C. A. PEMBER, farmer. Sec. 27 ; P. 0. Spafford ; born in Oakland Co., Mich., Feb. 29, 1832 ; came to Milwaukee, Wis., in 1847, and started in the commission business ; then, in 1856, went to Monroe in the commission business, remained until 1867, when he began farming; came to La Fayette Co., in 1868, bought and now owns 80 acres of well-improved land. His wife, Harriett Perrigo, born in Hi"-hgate, Vt., in 1831. Married in 1854, and they have had four children - Wilber, Fannie, now Mrs. Marble ; Irena and Charlie. In politics, Republican this year. In religion. Free- Will Baptist. Has been School Clerk, and is now Justice of the Peace.

J. P. ROCKWEIili, farmer. Sec. 34 ; P. 0. Warren, 111. ; born in Tompkins Co., N. Y., March 5, 1832 ; came to Allegany Co., then to Chautauqua Co., N. Y., then to Wisconsin in 1857 ; his father bought 40 acres of land and made the improvements ; died Aug. 22, 1872. Mr. R. has since bought 107i acres of land ; sold and now owns 200 acres of land ; house 16x24, wing 12x20; barn 74x34x40; he has been engaged in the thrashing-machine business for the past twenty-five years. His wife, Jane Morley, was born in Chautauqua Co., N. Y., Aug. 15, 1836; they were married in 1853, and have had nine children - Fannie, now Mrs. Ellis ; Hiram, Florence, Minnie, Reunie, Henrie, Rosella and two infants deceased. In politics. Republican ; in religion, believer. He has been School Director and Pathmaster several times. His mother lives with his brother, and is now 81 years of age, Aug. 28, 1880.

D. F. ROWE, farmer. Sec. 18 ; P. 0. Spafford ; born in Steuben Co., N. Y., April 4, 1823 ; came to Illinois in 1858 ; worked around until 1871, when he came to Wisconsin and bought 150 acres of land, and has improved and still owns this amount. His wife, Sarah Shaw, was born in Orange Co., N. Y., in 1850; was married in 1849, and died in 1869, leaving three children - Roxana, now Mrs. Kippin, in Henry Co., Mo.; Frances, now Mrs. Chesebro, in Kansas; D. W. at home. His second wife, Mary J, Hutchinson, was born in Lake Co., Ohio, Dec. 8, 1838 ; she was married, in 1858, to Mr. O.scar Moor, who died in 1866, and left four children - Clara, now Mrs. Ritzman, in Kansas; Harry is in Orangeville, 111.; Willard at home; Nellie, married to Mr. Rowe in 1870; they have had two children - Winfred, and Lucy. In politics. Republican ; in religion, Methodist. Has been local preacher, and has preached for the past sixteen years.

WLLIilAM SHEPARD, farmer. Sec. 23 ; P. 0. Spafford ; born in Walenburg, Maine, July 21, 1801 ; brought up a shoemaker and tanner; came to Wisconsin in 1854, and bought 130 acres of land and built the old shanty, and now owns 180 acres of land; has made the improvements. His wife was Hannah B. Malcolm, born in Salem, Mass., in 1795 ; they were married in 1820, and have had eight children - Joseph William, now farming the place ; Sarah, Elizabeth, decea.sed ; Cornelia Loretta, now Mrs. McMullen, of Gratiot; Andrew J. and Elizabeth Ann, twins, deceased; Hannah B., now Mrs. Hobbs ; Mary Philander, deceased; John W., deceased. Mr. Shepard died Jan. 30, 1878. In politics, Republican ; in religion. Baptist. He has been Town Clerk, School Director and Treasurer, Justice of the Peace, Clerk of the church and Deacon at Argyle. In his younger days he taught school, and was Deputy Sheriff in Maine.

JOHX SiHULTZ, farmer, Sec. 14 ; P. 0. Spafford ; born in Germany, April 13, 1824 ; came to America in 1847, and direct to Pennsylvania; remained there until 1858, when he came to Wisconsin and bought 160 acres of land ; made the improvements and has a nice home. His wife, Cathrine Nelson, was born in Pennsylvania in 1829 ; they were married in 1849, and they have had three children - Charley, James and Frank. In religion. Evangelical.

JOHN SHULTZ, farmer, Sec. 32 ; P. 0. Warren, 111.; born in Mecklenburg, Germany, in 1831 ; came to America in 1856, and to Pennsylvania ; from there to Wisconsin in 1857, and bought and now owns 140 acres of land. His wife, Adel Heatspak, was born in Hanover, in 1841 ; they were married in 1869, and have four children - Annie, Hattie, Henry, May, In politics, Republican ; in religion, Lutheran.

JOISEPH ISNIDER, farmer, Sec. 29 ; P. 0. Warren ; born in Canada Sept. 7, 1817; cam* to America in 1850, and to Wisconsin ; worked at the carpenter and joiner's trade for about eight yearsj then entered 160 acres of land, on which he made the improvements. His wife, Polly Henderson, was born in Canada, in 1817; they were married in 1843, and had six children - Fredrick A., Ambros A., John S., Henrietta, Charles S. and Clymena C. His wife died June 4, 1854. His second wife, Elizabeth Ann Swart, was born iu Montgomery Co., N. Y., April 28, 1832 ; they were married May 19, 1857, and have had ten children - George S., born 1858 ; William M., born 1860 ; Edward M., born 1861 ; Albert J., born 1863, and died July, 1864 ; Arthur E., born 1865 ; Albert J., born 1867 ; Sarah E., born 1868 ; James H., born 1870 ; Lura B., born 1873, and Marsetta, born 1877. In politics Mr. S. is a Republican. He has been Clerk a number of years, also Steward of the church. In religion, Methodist.

REUBEN I^TECKEL, farmer, Sec. 13 ; P. 0. Spafford ; born in Northampton Co., Penn., Aug. 7, 1848; came to Wisconsin in 1860; bought and now owns 80 acres of land, and has made the improvements. He enlisted in the 15th 111. V. I., in 1861 ; was discharged in 1863 ; re-enlisted in Co. E, 15th I. V. I. ; served until the close of the war ; was taken prisoner at Ackworth, Ga., Nov. 15, and remained in Andersonville, Ga., eight months. His wife, Maria Shockley, was born in Ohio, in 1839 ; they were married in 1868 ; they have had one child - Christie, born Aug. 24, 1875. Mr. S. is a Republican and a Methodist.

JA9IEIS THORP, farmer. Sec. 36 ; P. 0. Winslow, 111. ; born in Nottingham, England, Aug. 26, 1812 ; came to America in 1834, and then traveled for four or five years ; came to Green Co., Wis., and rented land for two years ; then, in 1845, came to La Fayette Co., Wis., and bought 160 acres of land and built the old log cabin ; he now owns 160 acres in Wayne Township, and 98t in Illinois; has made all of the improvements since he has resided on the place ; in an early day the mines were the market place. His wife, Esther Ann Simons, was born in England, in 1822 ; they were married in 1842, and have had thirteen children - Phoebe, deceased ; Emily, now Mrs. Woger : Lena, in Iowa, Franklin Co. ; Albert, Franklin Co., Iowa ; Laura, now Mrs. Taylor, in Illinois ; Charles Edward, deceased ; Charles, in Hardin Co., Iowa ; Thomas, in Franklin Co., Iowa; Frank, in Illinois ; John, at home ; James, at home ; Carrie, at home ; Reginald, at home. In politics, Mr. T. is a Republican ; in religion, the family are Methodist.

E. S. HIGHER, farmer, Sec. 22; P. 0. Spafford; born in Olmsted, Ohio, April 12, 1830; came to Wisconsin in 1857 ; bought, in company with his brother, 160 acres of land ; then sold, and bought 120 acres of land in Green Co., Wis., and remained three years, then returned; now owns the old homestead. The post oflfice was formerly kept at this place, on the corner. His wife, Lucinda Eastman, was born in Wayne, Ashtabula Co., Ohio, in 1840 ; they were married in 1858, and have had seven children - infant, deceased ; Fred, Eugene, Lillian, Corena, Alice, Clarence. In politics. Republican ; and religion, Free-Will Baptist. In connection with the farm, he also is in the butcher business.

S. W. HIGHER, farmer. Sec. 28 ; P. 0. Spafford ; born in Ohio, Feb. 17, 1833 ; came to Wisconsin in 1857, and bought land ; returned to Ohio, then, in 1858, came to Wisconsin, and, in company with his brother, E. S., bought 160 acres ; then bought out the brother, and now owns 170 acres of land, and has built a good house, 20x30, with wing, 12x12, and barn, 30x36, and one 24x48, with bank stable, with wind-mill arranged for a fine milk-house, and makes fine quality of creamery butter. His wife, Phceba Spokesfield, was born in New Hampshire, in 1840 ; was married in 1859 ; they have had seven children - Edith, now Mrs. Snyder; Grant; Anna, in Nebraska; Hattie, William H., Jonathan, Margaret. In politics, Greenbacker ; in religion, Methodist ; has been Assessor, Treasurer of Schools, Superintendent of Town School Board, School Directer, Secretary of the Township Insurance Company, and has been for six years.

EL.IAS PALMER TSHER, was bom in New York, Dec. 20, 1804 ; and died in Wayne, La Fayette Co., Wis., Feb. 17, 1880 ; he moved with his father's family to Ohio, then a wilderness, in

1822, settled in Cuyahoga Co., and, in May, 1827, he was married to Margaret Keeler ; this union was blessed with five sons and two daughters; in 1858, they came to Wisconsin, where he resided until his death. For forty years he was an active worker in the Methodist Church, and personally helped to build two churches ; he took great delight in the Sabbath-school work, and was Superintendent at the time of death. JEREMIAH WECKERL.EY, farmer. Sec. 36 ; P. 0. Winslow, 111. ; born in Clarion Co., Penn., Dec. 28, 1840 ; came to Winslow, 111., with his parents, in 1857 ; he bought 80 acres of land, and now owns 100, on which he has made the improvements from the raw prairie ; has a barn 42x30, 16-foot corners, bank stable, and house, 16x20. His wife was Flora Ella Robbins, born at Nora, Jo Daviess Co., 111., in 1848; they were married in 1865, and have had three children - Walter Clark, Edgar Grant and Benjamin Ezra. Has been Pathmaster ; keeps fine stock of the Durham cattle.

Town Of Argyle

HON". ANDREW J. ANDERSON, Argyle, was born in Christiania Stift, Norway, Nov. 14, 1837, where he received the rudiments of a common-school education in that country ; in 1851, his parents emigrated to America and settled in Argyle, La Fayette Co., Wis.; his father, John Anderson, had a large family, and was a farmer by occupation, but, being a cripple, could not do much work on the farm ; he, however, rented a farm, and his capital to commence with was a yoke of cattle and a wagon which he had brought from the old country; at this time, the subject of this sketch was nearly 14 years of age, and, being the eldest son, was obliged to hire out as a farm-hand for $4 per month, which was contributed for the maintenance of the family ; he soon learned to speak the English language, and obtained a situation as clerk in the store of John Z. Saxton, in the then new village of Argyle, working in the store in winter and at home on the farm in summer for two years, when he hired out to L. T. Pullen, then of Argyle, for all the time he could be spared from the family and farm at home ; up to the age of 21, his father had been the recipient of all his earnings, even to the old shot-gun that had afibrded sport and pleasure ; thus, at 21 years of age, he commenced for himself, continuing in the employ of Mr. Pullen for seven years, or until 1865, when, in company with his brother-in-law. Capt. T. A. Roping, he bought the store and goods of L. T. Pullen, and did a general merchandise business, under the firm name of Anderson & Roping, for about two years ; the business, however, did not prove remunerative, on account of the depreciation in goods at that time ; Mr. Anderson, however, bought out his partner and continued the business with the assistance of his estimable wife, who had a faculty of making herself generally useful in the store as a clerk, and much of the time, on account of his absence on other business, acted in the capacity of proprietor ; thus the business was carried on for about eight years with the continued confidence and respect of their numerous customers, unpretentious, and without avarice or greed ; their only pride was honesty and integrity, and their only aspiration was to be able some day to carry on the usual trade without borrowed capital ; with strict economy, hard work and close confinement, that end was satisfactorily reached ; it is due to mention as one of Mr. A.'s peculiarities during all his dealings that the honest poor man was always his favorite customer ; in 1875, he sold one-half of his stock of goods to J. S. Waddington, and the business was conducted in the usual manner for two years, or until 1877, when Mr. Anderson's health had become overtaxed with the indoor confinement of about twenty-three years ; sold his interest in the stock of merchandise to I. L. Erickson, of Monroe, Wis., but is still the owner of the store and warehouses. In 1878, he bought a farm containing 309 acres located within a quarter of a mile of Argyle Village, which was, to a certain degree, worn and dilapidated, but under present management will soon be known as one of the best stock farms in this vicinity ; the place now shelters and feeds 65 head of cattle, 12 horses, 60 hogs and 300 sheep, all in thrifty condition, and is certainly good evidence that farming pays when properly managed. Mr. A, was married, in 1873, to Lucinda A., daughter of Crawford Million, a pioneer of Wiota and Argyle. He served his town as Town Clerk for three years, and was Chairman of the Town Board of Supervisors nine years in succession ; served two years as County Bridge Commissioner, two years as Commissioner of County Poor and Poor Farm, and has been three times sent by his district as a delegate to the State Convention, and was appointed Cc isus Enumerator of his district in 1880 ; he was elected to the Assembly in 1877, and, in conformity with custom, on account of his name, was obliged to vote first during the whole session, but, by strict attention to all matters of deliberation before the house, had occasion but once to change his vote ; he had the honor of getting a charter passed whereby Darlington, the county seat of La Fayette County, was added to the list of cities of this State ; it proved to be quite a task, as the people of Darlington wanted to hold an election under said charter at so early a date that it was barely possible to have it passed and published within the limit ; success, however, attended his efforts, and thanks from many Darlingtonians were extended ; it is also due to him to say, in connection with this session, that he is not what is termed a " policy man," which is plainly to be seen by his vote on the bill in the interest of the Wisconsin Central Railroad Company (he taking a firm stand in favor of the bill) to exempt said company from taxes on certain parts of a land grant for the time of exemption agreed to by the State ; this claim of the Wisconsin Central Railroad Company was one of justice, and would have been granted without scarcely any opposition had it not been that public sentiment was at that time unjustly prejudiced against what they were pleased to term " railroad monopolies ; " the exemption was, however, granted ; though his vote was criticised as favoring railroads, yet as fast as justice took the place of prejudice his course was exonerated, and to-day he has a right to feel proud of his record in that celebrated contest. His education cannot be termed anything but a business one, as six months would cover all the schooling he has had in an English school, yet his abilities for doing business and filling offices of trust has often come in contact with envy. He has always been public spirited, perhaps in some instances to the detriment of his private affairs ; was very active in procuring the iron bridge which now spans the Pecatonica River at Argyle, which has proved to be without doubt the cheapest bridge that could have been secured, and took a very active part in the erection of a good schoolhouse, which had long been needed in Argyle ; said schoolhouse is said to be the third best in La Fayette Co. In politics, Mr. Anderson has always been identified with the Republican party.

J. O. ADAM.S, Principal of Argyle High School ; a native of Vernon Co., Wis. ; born June 13, 1855 ; attended school at the State Normal, at Platteville, Wis., and is now just entering the second year as Principal at Argyle; in politics he is Republican, and in religious views a Methodist; a member of the lodge of A., F. & A. M. His father and mother removed from Ohio to Vernon Co., Wis., in the year 1854, and resided on a farm ; his mother died in Dallas Co., Iowa, 1879, J. G. was the oldest of a family of four children.

J. FRED ANDERSON, merchant, Argyle, successor to I. L. Ericson ; was born in Argyle, La Fayette Co., Wis., July 1, 1858 ; attended school at Northfield, Minn. ; was engaged as clerk in Ericson's store for several years, and now, in company with Lunda and C. T. Sardeson, has formed a co-partnership. In politics, a Republican, and Liberal in religion.

JOHN ARMSTRONG, retired ; farmer. Sec 26 ; P. 0. Argyle ; was born in Center Co., Penn., Aug. 6, 1815 ; came to Wisconsin in 1842; entered 40 acres of land and made the improvements and added to the farm ; sold, and now owns 20 acres near the village of Argyle. His wife, Sarah Young, was a native of Mercer Co., Penn., born in 1816; married 1836; they have had five children, two now living - Jane, now Mrs. Periago, in Wiota; Lucy, now Mrs. Sheatte, in Wiota; his wife died in 1849. His second wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Swan, was born in Pennsylvania in 1825 ; married 1850, and died 1860, leaving three children - William (on Sec. 26), Bell and Margaret (now Mrs. Close, in Wiota). Third wife was born in 1838, in England, and raised in Massachusetts ; they were married in 1866. In politics a Republican, and was a member of the State Legislature of 1866 ; member of the first Republican organization in the county ; member of the A., F. & A. M. ; a Methodist in religion.

WILL.IAM ATTER, farmer, Sec. 32; P. 0. Argyle; born in Lincolnshire, England, June, 1827, and came to America in 1850, direct to town of Argyle ; bought 80 and now owns 200 acres of land, on which he has made the improvements. His wife, Sarah Penniston, a native of Leicestershire, England, was born in 1828, and married in 1846; they have had three children - George Henry, William Thomas and Lucinda N. In politics, Republican ; in religion, Methodist ; has beenl[School Director, Clerk and Treasurer, and Trustee in the church.

E. Z. COBIiE, farmer. Sec. 2 ; P. 0. Argyle; born in Clarke Co., Ind., Oct. 11, 1819 ; came to Wisconsin, 1863 ; bought 80 and now owns 120 acres of land, well improved; has a fine house, barn and wind-mill. His wife, Mary McCoy, was born in Kentucky, in 1819 ; they were married in 1840, and have had seven children - Mary Ann (now Mrs. Thurston), Fanny Elizabeth (now Mrs. Kister, in Iowa), Sarah Jane (now Mrs. Able, in Iowa), Bell (now Mrs. Hawley, in Idaho), Louisa, John, Joe. In politics, Democrat ; in religion, believer ; has been Postmaster.

JACOB CORBIN, farmer, Sec. 1'; P. 0. Argyle ; born in Bradford Co., Penn., June 25, 1830 ; came to Wisconsin in 1851 ; entered 160 acres of land, on which he made all of the improvements, and has 40 acres in Green Co. ; now owns 250 acres ; enlisted in the 8th W. V. I., Co. H, in 1861 ; mustered out, 1864 ; was at the siege of Vicksburg, Red River with Banks, Corinth, luka. His wife is a native of Bradford Co., Penn. ; born Oct. 19, 1837 ; came to Wisconsin in 1853 with her parents; they settled in this State in 1853, and married July, 1857; tbey have one child - Laura Angeline, born Feb. 10, 1858. In politics, Republican ; in religion, liberal believer ; has held the school ofl&ces and the district offices.

DAVID COVEY, deceased; was a native of Scipio, N. Y., born July 18, 1810; raised on a farm until he was 18 years of age, when his parents removed to Painesville, Ohio, and then to Orange, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio. He was married at Mansfield, Ohio, to Hannah Bishop, a native of Ohio, in the year 1832, who died in 1838, leaving him three children, who now reside in Canada. His second wife, Miss Addie Jacobs, afterward Mrs. Whipple, was a native of Ohio, and married Mr. Covey in 1843; they emigrated to Wisconsin in 1845 ; he worked at his trade, that of shoemaker, until 1849, when he bought 160 acres of land, improved and added to until he owned 200 acres, which was sold ; at the time of his death, he owned 335 acres, also town property. For a number of years was the proprietor of the hotel known as the " American," at Argyle ; his wife continued the business until 1877, when she gave the place to D. Covey, Jr., who now runs the farm and the hotel. Mr. Covey's death occurred in April of 1874. He was a man who closely attended to business, and was strong in his opinions, had his own views on religious matters, was kind and chartable, and strictly honest in business matters. A Democrat in politics. When they first came into the county, they had no furniture but that made by themselves, with the assistance of augur, ax and draw-shave. Mrs. Covey had three children by her former marriage - Stephen Porter Whipple was born Feb. 22, 1837, and enlisted in the 16th W. V. I. ; was wounded at the battle of Big Shanty, Ga. ; died in the hospital at Rome, Ga., Aug. 4, 1864. Perry died at the age of 4 months. Putnam at the age of 18 months. There are two children by the second marriage - David S., born Feb. 22, 1844 ; John, born Ang. 3, 1850 ; died July 20, 1858.

D. S. COVEY, proprietor of the American House, Argyle ; was born in Cleveland, Ohio, Feb. 22, 1843 ; came with his parents to Green Co., Wis., at the age of about 1 year ; a son of D. and A. E. Covey. The " American " is one of the most accommodating houses in Argyle for the tired traveler. Mrs. Covey, formerly Miss Sarah Jane Scott, was born in Illinois in 1849. Married Sept. 21, 1867, and they have had seven children - Abbie, Lizzie Ann, John Port, Cora, David, Alice May, Dora (deceased). In politics, Democrat.

J. ]fl. DAIX, wagon-maker, Argyle; was born in Maine April 21, 1834 ; came to Wisconsin in 1854, engaged in carpentering and house-building. Enlisted in the 38th W. V. I., Company C, June 9, 1865, and was discharged in 1865. He owns town property. His wife, Miss P. E. Oviatte, was born June 8, 1836, in Ohio ; came to Wisconsin in 1853. They were married in 1856 ; have no children. In politics, a Republican, and nominated at the County Convention, Wednesday, Oct. 6, 1880, for the office of County Clerk of La Fayette Co.; has held the office of Town Clerk, Trustee and Assessor. A member of the order of A., F. & A. M., and was the first Master of the lodge, and has been most of the lime since.

li. W. DE VOE, Postmaster, Argyle ; born in New York, May 2, 1835 ; came to Jackson Co., Mich., with his parents ; to Wisconsia ia 1845 ; lived at home until the age of 22, when he bought 40 acres of land, and went to farming until 1863, when he enlisted in the 1st Wisconsin Heavy Artillery, and served until the spring of 1865, then returned home, and on the farm until 1870, when he was appointed Postmaster during Grant's first term. Owns town property. Was married to Miss Mary A. Wright, a native of New York, and they have had four children - George S., born Sept. 21, 1858 ; Charles E., born Jan. 12, 1863 ; Bryon L., born Aug. 6, 1870, died March 17, 1871 ; Luella M., born March 16, 1874. In politics. Republican. In religion, believer. Was elected Constable, but did not serve. Lost his health in the army.

E. F. FOSSWIGHT, farmer. Sec. 36 ; P. 0. Argyle ; born in Lebanon Co., Penn., Oct. 20, 1808 ; in 1844, removed to Ogle Co., 111., bought land and sold ; moved to Wisconsin ia 1854, entered 80 acres, made the improvements, and now owns 120 acres of land. His wife, Mary Ann Felters, was born in Schuylkill Co., Penn., Oct. 20, 1808. They were married in 1833. She died March 10, 1873, and left eleven children - Catharine, in Minnesota ; Mary, in Illinois; Christiana, in Missouri; P]Iizabeth, at home; Rachel, in Illinois; Caroline, at home; William, at home; Nelson, in Green Co.; Manuel, in Argyle ; John (deceased) ; infant (deceased). In politics, Democrat. Liberal in religion.

OLE GUNDERSON, farmer. Sec. 16 ; P. 0. Argyle ; born in Argyle Township, La Fayette Co., Wis., Dec. 7, 1848; lived at home with his parents until the age of 23 years; he then bought 200 acres of land and made the improvements ; has a fine place. His wife. Bertha Hanson, was born in Norway, Oct. 17, 1850; came to America in 1868; married Jan. 3, 1873; children, three - Betsey, born in November, 1874; Rosa, born Aug. 26, 1876 ; Alerilda, born June 10, 1877. In politics, Democrat ; in religion, Lutheran ; has been Pathmaster and was elected once as Constable, but would not qualify.

DR. C. A. HAXSEW, physician and surgeon ; the subject of this sketch was born in the city of Kongsberg, Norway, May 31, 1844 ; received aa academic edcation ; studied pharmacy from 1859 to

1863; went then to the University of Christiania, where he attended lectures until 1865, when he emigrated to this country ; he first located at Brodhead, Green Co., Wis. ; moved from there to Wiota, this county, where he resided for five years ; in 1871, he moved to Argyle, where he entered in the practice of medicine; also opened a drug store; graduated at Bennett Medical College of Chicago in 1864; was made a Mason in 1868 ; owns town property. In politics, is a Democrat, and a believer in religion. Is Secretary of the Masonic Order, and member of the Wisconsin Medical Society. His wife, Sarah Jane Clegg, was born in Logan Co., Ohio, Aug. 13, 1844; came to Wisconsin, in 1854, with her parents, and settled in Richland Co. ; then removed to Brodhead and was married in 1865 ; they have had two children - Charlie, born Dec. 2, 1867 ; Oscar, born April 2, 1870.

WILLIAM KXEriSTABB, farmer. Sec. 29 ; P. 0. Argyle ; born in Westmoreland Co., England, Nov. 15, 1820 ; came to America in 1852, and to New Diggings; engaged in the mines about four years, then went to Platteville on a farm, and in the mines ; remained about four years, then went to Darlington and was farming there ; then went to Argyle, and bought 170 acres of land and has made good improvements. His wife, Sarah Bosfield, was born in Westmoreland Co., England, in 1826 ; they were married in 1848, and have had ten children - Margaret, now Mrs. Lancaster, in Iowa ; Agnes, now Mrs. Aldenson, in Iowa ; Mary Ann, now Mrs. McConnell, in Wiota ; Sarah, now Mrs. Collyer, in New York; Jane, John E., in Darlington; Annie, William, Thomas, Robert. In politics, Republican ; in religion, Methodist ; has been Pathmaster.

THOMAS LANCASTER, farmer. Sec. 29; P. 0. Argyle; born in York, England, April 24, 1838 ; came to America in 1850, direct to Milwaukee ; remained there two and a half years ; then went to Council Hill, 111., and worked in the mines ; then to Wiota, Wis. ; then to Wayne; then to Mud Branch, Argyle, where he now owns 140 acres of land, with fine spring of water. He enlisted in the 3l3t W. V. I., Co. E, in 1862, and was mustered out in 1865 ; was with Gen. Sherman through to the sea. His wife, Maria Cook, was born in Lincolnshire, England, May, 1844; came to America in 1849 ; they were married in 1861, and have had nine children - Thomas H., born April 26, 1861 ; Wesley, born Oct. 1, 1866 ; Charlie, born July 1, 1868 ; James, born Aug. 28, 1870 ; Maggie, born Aug. 30, 1872 ; John, born Oct. 1, 1874; Gracie, born, Sept. 23, 1877; twins, deceased. In politics. Republican; in religion, Methodist. Has been Class-leader, Steward, and Superintendent of Sunday school, and was licensed to preach ; has held the office of School Clerk. His father and mother are old settlers of this community, and now reside in Plymouth Co., Iowa. Mrs. Lancaster's father died in this county ; her mother is now living at Le Mars, Towa. at the age of 62, in good health and looks quite young for one of her age ; she has lived to see the youngest son a prosperous business man of Le Mars and City Librarian ; Mr. Lancaster's father was an active worker in the M. E. Church, and a charitable Christian man,

E, N. LUNDA, merchant, Argyle; was born in Perry, Dane Co., Wis., March 18, 1855 ; his parents were natives of Norway, and emigrated to this country and settled in Dame Co. ; received a district school education and entered the store of L. A. Rossing as clerk, and is now one of the partners of the new firm of Sardeson, Lunda & Co. In politics. Republican.

ISRAEL XALL, farmer, Sec. 33; P. 0. Argyle; born in Cumberland Co., England, Jan. 1, 1830; came to America April, 1848; landed at Boston ; went to Pottsville, Penn. ; was in the mines; remained one year, then went to Galena, 111., April, 1849, and was in the mines at Coon Branch, La Fayette Co., Wis. ; then went to the Black Jack Mines, in Iowa Co., in 1850; there until April, 1851, when he went to California, and remained there until March 23, 1854 ; started back to Wisconsin, arriving at New Diggings April 27 ; remained until 1857, then went to Shullsburg ; then, in 1861, to Colorado, and back the same fall to Shullsburg; then came to Argyle, where he now owns 317 acres of well-improved land. His wife, Margaret Baker, afterward Mrs. Vogler, was born in Germany, Feb. 19, 1828, and was married to Mr. Nail, June 27, 1854, at Hazel Green, and died Nov. 16, 1869, and left eight children - Mira, now Mrs. Lowe ; John ; Elizabeth, now Mrs. Cook, in Kansas ; Mather, in Argyle ; Edward, George, Margaret, Caroline. A Democrat and Liberal ; has been Director of Schools and Treasurer.

ELIJAH PENXISTON, farmer, Sec. 27 ; P. 0. Argyle ; born in England Sept. 15, 1849; came to America in 1852, and direct to Wisconsin, with his parents ; now resides on the old homestead of' 109 acres, on which they have made all the improvements. His wife, Nancy Henry, was born in Pennsylvania in 1849 ; came to Wisconsin in 1860 ; they were married Sept. 22, 1871, and have one child - Noble Henry, born May 30, 1874. In politics Republican, and in religion Methodist ; has been Schoo, Director and Clerk.

A. PARTRIDGE, dealer in furniture and cabinet-maker, Argyle ; born in Schoharie Co., N. 'S March 31, 1831 j went to Pennsylvania with hia parents ; there about nine years ; returned to New Y« and learned his trade, then came to Wisconsin, in 1856, and worked at the carpenter trade until 1877 ; has built a storeroom, 32x62, with a hall above, known as Partridge's Hall ; owns 50 acres in Sec. 20, and town property. His wife, Eliza Andrews, was born in Bradford Co., N. Y., July 3, 1835 ; married April 23, 1854; have had six children - CUfford 0., born Aug. 6, 1859; Mary A., born Oct. 15, 1801 ; Exah, born Oct. 3, 1864; Nellie, born Sept. 19, 1866; Helen^Adelia, born May 22, 1873 ; Cora, born Aug. 14, 1875 ; died April 30, 1877. In politics. Republican ; in religion, believer ; has been on the Side Board, School Director, member of temperance order.

GEORGE W. POFF, deceased; was born in Washington Co., Penn., Oct. 27, 1824; when he was 10 years of age he removed to Richland Co., Ohio, with his parents, and resided there until 1849, when he came to Wisconsin, and settled in town of Jordan, in Green Co., and then bought a farm of 400 acres ; sold 300 acres, and, in 1868, removed to Argyle and bought land ; at the time of his death he owned 840 acres, on which he made all of the improvements. His wife, Ann E. Scott, was born in Wayne Co., Ohio, Feb. 8, 1824 ; came to Wisconsin in the spring of 1849, and was married in the flill of 1849 ; have eight children - Sarah Catherine, now Mrs. Haley, in Franklin Co., Neb.; Dighton L., at home; Sylvaina Jane, John S., at home ; Elizabeth A., Eliza S., Mary E., Flora A. Mr. Poff was a Presbyterian. WIIililAM POWEIiL, dealer in boots and shoes, Argyle ; was born in Oneida Co., N. Y., April 23, 1807 ; came to Wisconsin in 1861, to Green Co., then to Argyle. His wife, Sarah Angle, was born in Cattaraugus Co., N. Y., March 30, 1828 ; they were married in 1847, and have had six children - John, in Argyle, on a farm near town ; Naoma A., now Mrs. Fossnight, in Green Co. ; William B., in business with his father ; Sarah E., now Mrs. Mason ; James E., at Postville, Green Co., harness maker ; Frank, at home. In politics, Republican, and a believer; has been Trustee, a member of the Good Templars, and a Son of Temperance.

E. P. ROGERS, attorney and counselor at law, Argyle ; born in Bradford Co., Penn., Dec. 9, 1853 ; came to Wisconsin at the age of 2 years, with his parents; he is the oldest son of H. D. and L. P. Rogers ; he lived at home until 21 years of age ; he then engaged in the study of law, with George A. Marshall, of Darlington, and was admitted to the bar, June, 1877, and began practice September, 1877; in politics is a Democrat ; a believer in religion ; is Notary Public and insurance agent.

JAMES M. SWEENY, farmer. Sec. 30; P. 0. Argyle; was born in Hickory Creek Township, Berks Co., Penn., May 25, 1822, and emigrated to Wisconsin, in the fall of 1859 ; bought 80 acres, now owns 120 acres, and has fine improvements, with barn 26x38, 18-foot bank stable. His wife, Jane Elizabeth Stephenson, was born in Mercer Co., Penn., May 21, 1821 ; they were married Dec. 25, 1845 ; they have had seven children, five living - Sophia (now Mrs. Hall, in Nebraska), Delos Martin (in the Black Hills), Rebecca (now Mrs. Frame, in Monroe), Nancy Jane (in Iowa), Mary Maria (in Iowa). In politics, Republican ; in religion Methodist.