Platteville City (part 8 of 10)

AliBERT T. HEIVDERSON, M. D., Annaton; born in 1815, in Huntingdon Co., Penn.; was a son of John and Rebecca Henderson ; lived with his parents until 22 years of age ; was a graduate of the select academy at Huntingdon, Penn., and also a graduate at the medical college at Philadelphia ; he began his practice in Huntingdon with his father, who was also a physician ; then moved to Greene Co., Ohio, for two years; thence to Michigan for one year; thence to Illinois for seven years; thence to Austin, Tex., where he enlisted in the Mexican war and served one year, and in 1848, he came to Platteville, Grant Co., Wis., and in 1850, he went to California where he lived nineteen months, then returning to Grant Co., Wis., where he has since lived and followed his profession. He has been married three times, first in 1851, to Amanda Haywood, a daughter of Judge Haywood; second time to Mealie Barchar; was divorced from both of thofli ; was married third time, in 1868, to Melissa A. Nealy, a daughter of Pierce Costley; have two children - Sarah M. and Margaret J. He enlisted in 1863, in the 3d W. V. I., Co. B ; served nineteen months ; was wounded in the mouth. Is a Republican.

WILIilAlI H. HOWDIiE, farmer and buyer, and shipper of stock. Sec. 23 ; P. 0. Livingston; born in ShuUsburg, Wis., Sept. 21, 1845; left there with his parents in 1850, and went to Mifflin; moved to Clifton, and commenced farming in 1851, and has been at that ever since on the same farm where he now lives ; owns 480 acres of land, all under cultivation, which was bought by his father from the Government ; some mining has been done on his place, but never has been proved up ; is next to what is known as the Crow Branch mine. He was married to Mary Vipland, April 12, 1869 ; have six children living - Cora Ann, Charles William, George Henry, James Albert, Arthur Eli, Hannah.

ENOCH JOHKSON (deceased) ; was born in Delaware, August, 1800, and lived there with his parents until he was 23 years old. Was married when he was 24, to Sarah Ann Stigus, at her father's house, who was born June 16, 1811, in Chester Co., Penh.; he settled first on a iarm in Lancaster Co.,' and remained there twenty years, then moved to Western Pennsylvania, and remained there farming for five years, then came West to Wisconsin, and settled in the town of Clifton, and bought a farm from John Booth ; lived there five years, then sold it and rented for three years, then bought the place where Mr. Biddick now lives ; sold that and went to Illinois, where he stayed two years, and then came back to Wisconsin and bought the present family residence from William Andrew. Enoch died May 29, 1874; was buried in Rock Church Cemetery ; there were nine children, of whom seven are living - Hannah E., Lydia A., Priscilla, William H., Susan J., Narcissa, John H.; the deceased are James and Mary F. Mr. Johnson was a member of the M. E. Church.

9IRS. JEMIJflA JLATHAII, farming. Sec. 31; P. 0. Annaton; widow of Edward Latham ; she was born in 1810, in Hadley, Mass. ; she was a daughter of Timothy and Jemima Clark ; she lived there until 6 years of age, then in company with her parents, emigrated to Ashtabula Co., Ohio, where she lived until married to Edward Latham, the son of Christopher and Sabra Latham ; he was born in 1806, in London Co., Conn.; was bound out at the age of 14 years, to Mr. Bailie, of Ashtabula Co., Ohio, with whom he lived until he married; then moved to Trumbull Co. for a short period; he then emigrated to the fertile regions of Grant Co., Wis., in 1849, locating at Clifton. Mrs. Latham has 47 acres of land; has six living children; three deceased; of the living - Francis W., Amison E., Timothy, Pattie J., Wilber E., Matilda L.; of the deceased - Loretta L., Maryette and Lorenzo, whose life was lost in the army, belonging to Co. G, 25th W. V. I. Mr. Latham was a Constable tor many years; in politics, strictly Republican, and a member of Disciples' Church.

Toavn Of Clifton

SYIiVESTER F. MOODY, clerk; P. 0. Annaton; was born in 1846, in the town of Oakland, Coles Co., III.; was a son of Isaiah and Usilla Moody, who emigrated to Grant Co. in 1846, locating in the town cf Smelaer, and in 1848 his mother died ; in 1850, bis father emigrated to California, where he has lived since, leaving his two sons Sylvester and Greorge entirely under the control and protection of their grandparents, Delial and Asenath Kies, both of Smelser, Grant Co.. Wis., whose occupation was farming ; he lived with his grandparents until 17 years of age, and then enlisted in the 25th W. V. C, Co. I, under Capt. Smalley ; served three years ; was wounded the 22d day of July, 1864, at the battle of Atlanta ; he was in five different battles ; he then returned to his native home in Grant Co., stopping for a short period in the town of Smelser ; then to Boseobel, where he clerked in a store for six months; thence to Fennimore for one year, working on a farm owned by Isaac McDonald; thence to Castle Rock for two years ; followed farming when he returned to his birthplace in Illinois, where he resided for two years, and there clerked in a store ; he again returned to Grant Co., locating at Fennimore for four years, and, in 1876, came to the town of Clifton, in the village of Annaton, where he has since lived, mining the biggest portion of the time ; is President of the Northeastern Level Company, and is now clerking in the post office and store, which is owned by John Woodward, at Annaton ; was Constable oneterui. Politics, Republican.

AliBEBT E. RriVDEJLL., Sec. 35; P. 0. Washburn; was born Aug. 28, 1853, at Platteville, Wis.; moved to the town of Clifton with his parents on Sec. 36 ; staid th re five years, when he moved to Mifflin, Iowa Co., at which place he remained eight years. Was married to Ellen Fruit, in 1876, by the Rev. Alford Charles, and settled on the place where he now lives. They have three children as follows: Bertha H., Nora J., Elmer Lloyd; has been a member of the School Board five years; is also a member of Good Templars of Washburn Lodge ; his wife was born Jan. 28, 1851, in the town of Lima, Grant Co., Wis.

JOHNSON P. RENDEIiL, Sec. 25 ; P. 0. Washburn ; was born in England Oct. 9, 1834 ; his father, James Rundell, died in Enfjland in 1840, and Johnson came with his mother Betsy to America in 1853; came to Platteville, Grant Co., Wis., and rented a farm then owned by L. L. Goodell, on which he lived four years, and then moved to Mifflin in I860, and bought 120 acres of land from L. Coats and B. C. Basiman ; lived on this farm till 1869, when he moved to the place where he now resides. Was married to Martha Q. Swiers, May 17, 1860, who was born in Iowa, near Dubuque, .'NIaroh 10, 1840; her father, John Swiers, served in the Black Hawk war. They have two children - Edgar G., born March 10, 1861, and Archie E., Jan. 24, 1863. Johnson has been a member of the School Board in the town of Mifflin and Clifton ; was Master of first Grange lodge in Grant Co., organized at Washburn in February, 1 873, and was a representative to State Grange two years ; is also a member of Masonic order, Mifflin Lodge ; owns 500 acres of land, 430 being in Sees. 25 and 36, town of Clifton, and 20 acr. s timber land on Sec. 16, town of Lima.

THOMAS SANDERMAN, Sec. 24 ; P. 0. Livingston ; was born in England January, 1817 ; came to New York in 1843, and from there to Platteville, where he worked at farming and mining on the Laughton farm, where William Waters now lives; from there he removed to the town of Clifton, where he bought 80 acres of land from the Government, on which he settled, and has lived there ever since ; has been on School Board several times. T. Sanderman was married to Martha Thomson at her father's house; they had ten children, of whom eight are living - Hannah, Sarah A., John P., Martha E., Maria J., August, Adeline, Ruth ; the deceased are Jonathan and Mary E., both buried in Rock Church Cemetery; his wife Martha, died Apiil 1, 1866, after which he married Sarah Manning in 1-868, who died July 26, 1880; was buried in Calvary Church Cemetery; he built the first house in that locality ; bought the second reaper that was brought on the prairie, and went to Dubuque for it ; has three daughters married, Hannah married Robert Watson, Sarah married Richard Hammon, and Elizabeth married William Warne.

GEORGE SHIPLEY, Sec. 11 ; P. 0. Martinville; born in Ohio Oct. 9, 1829; left Ohio October, 1851, and arrived at Martinville the last of November in the same year, and located on what is now known as Bunker farm ; then went back to Ohio in 1853 ; stayed two jears ; then returned to Martinville and stayed three months ; went back again to Ohio ; stayed two years, and the third time returned to Martinville, and has been on the farm where he now resides ever since. He has 95 acres of land, which he bought from his brother, who bought it from Isaac David, who was the original settler of the land. George Shipley was married to Priscilla Johnson in 1856. She was born in Lancaster Co., Penn.. in 1834. They have five children - Sarah Jane, George Johnson, William Francis, Susan Ann and Mury Frances. He has been a member of the M. E. Church since 1848 ; his wife also member of same since

1853. He is a member of the Good Templar's Society at Martinville, and has been a member of School Board for nine years. He is now Steward of the M. E. Church.

mnS. FRANCES THOMPSON, Sec. 24; P. 0. Livingston; was born in Lancashire, England, July 7, 1826. She left England in 1845, and came to America. The first night in Wisconsin, she stayed at Milwaukee, and went out to North Prairie the next day, and slept in abarn that night. She stayed at that place one year, and then went to Mifflin, which was then called Black Jack. Worked there in a hotel about aix months, after which came to the town of Clifton, and settled on the farm where she now lives. She was married to William Thompson, by Squire HoUman, of Platteville, in a log cabin on Sec. 23, Dec. 24, 1846. He died April 15, 1869, and was buried in the Rock Church Cemetery. He located the joint district school on his farm ; was a member of Crow Branch School Board four years, and bought the first reaper used on the prairie, for which he went to Milwaukee. Mrs. Thompson has had eight children, of which five are living - William, Susan, John, Caroline and Frances. The deceased are Hannah, Mary Aun and Timothy, all buried in Rock Church Cemetery. Mrs. Thompson is a member of the Episcopal Church, and was confirmed in England.

F. A, WASHBURN, Sec. 11; P. (). Martinville: born Aug. 25, 1844, in Lake Co., Ill He lived with his parents until 1857, and came with them to Wisconsin, and settled on the farm where he still lives, and owns 325 acres of good land. He was married, in 1869, to Serena Taylor, at his mother's house in Port Andrew, Richland Co., by Squire Corner. She was born in Grant Co., Wis., Jan. 4, 1852. They have two children living - Albert E. and Ida Delia. Lily May died March 8, 1872; was buried in Rock Church Cemetery, town of Clifton. F. A. enlisted in Co. F, 2d W. V. C, under Capt. Palmer, and served four years in the late rebellion.

HRS. JOHN WATSON, Sec. 24 : P. 0. Livingston ; was born in Lancashire, England, Sept. 18, 1827. She was married to John Watson in the Church of England, and came to America in 1848 ; stopped in New Orleans six months on account of sickness in the family, and lost two children there with ship fever - Thomas and another child unnamed. They then came to St. Louis, where her husband worked in the coal mines one year, and then came to the town of Clifton, in which place he resided till his death. He followed mining until he boua;ht the farm where his wife now lives ; owned 170 acres of land. He died May 23, 1876, of congestion of the brain, aged 52 years, and was buried at Rock Church Cemetery, according to the Masonic Order, by MilHin Lodge. The procession reached nearly a mile. It was estimated that there were over 1,000 persons in attendance. Mrs. Watson has seven children living - Winfield S., Catharine, Sarah, Elizabeth M., John W., Charles and James. Three deceased - Ann, Lincoln and one infant, not named, all buried in Rock Church Cemetery. Winfield married Ellen Stephens. Catharine, G. W. Hilbry, and Sarah, James Mundon, all living in the town of Clifton and farming, except Winfield, who keeps hotel at Livingston. Mrs. Wat-on has been a member of the M. E. Church for twenty years.

WIIililAM. C. WRIGHT, merchant and Postmaster, Martinville; was born Feb. 24, 1821, in Herkimer Co., N. Y. He came to Winnebago Co., 111., in 1839, with one shilling in his pocket; worked out by the month two years, and received $15 per month ; then went to Galena, III., where he worked one year in the lead mines ; then went to Rockford, 111., and was married to Mary Keith, by the Rev. John Crummer. They then removed to McHenry, 111., where he bought 120 acres of land from the Government and went to farming, at which he continued eighteen years ; came to Wisconsin, and bought 120 acres of land on Sec. 13, town of Clifton, and farmed if for one year; then sold out the farm, and bought the place where he now lives from S. Millard, and commenced as a merchant ; was appointed Postmaster, and has been the same ever since. He has been a church member forty-seven years, and was one of the builders of the Free Methodist Church, and now owns it. Rev. G. C. Coffee preached the first sermon there in the fall of 1872. Mr. Wright has been on the School Board, and has always taken an. active part in the interest of the town. He is a temperance man, and assisted to organize a Good Templars' lodge in the village, which meets in the M. E. Church. They have one daughter - Emma E., who was married to William Stephens, 'oy Rev. G. C. Coffee, at the residence of her father. She has two children - Idah May and Arthur W.

SARAH VIP AND, Sec. 36; P. 0. Washburn ; was born May 28, 1819, in Durham County,. England ; she came to America with her husband in May, 1845, and settled at New Diggings, Wis., where her husband worked at farming and mining lead ; moved to Washburn in 1855, to the farm where she now lives, which contains 240 acres of land. The first building on the place was a brick and frame house that was first used as a schoolhouse, the school taught by Amelia Hull. Her husband went to England on a vii-it in 1861 ; he was taken ill on board ship, while returning to America; died at Buffalo, N. Y., of dyspepsia; was buried at Chicago in July, 1861, and, in the spring of 1862. was removed home and buried in the Bbenezer Cemetery, and was the first one buried in that yard. Mrs. Vipand built the house where she now lives in 1875. She has had nine children, of whom eight are living - John W., born in England, Catherine, George, Mary, Thomas, Sarah J., Elizabeth A., James A.; one son, Thomas, died at New Diggings. Mrs. Vipand is a Primitive Methodist. Three of her daughters are married, Catharine to Michael Rowe ; Mary to William H. Howdle, and Sarah to James Andrew.

Town Of Hazel Green

WILLI All T. AXDREW, farmer; P. 0. Hazel Green ; owns 240 acres of land, valued at $50 per acre ; born in Hazel Green in 1848; settled on present farm in 1876. Married Julia Robes in 1875 ; she was born in Hazel Green.

C M. ANDREWS, stock-dealer. Hazel Green; born in Cornwall, Eng., in 1844; came to America in 1850, and settled in this town. Married Mary Trewatha, a native of England; they have three children^ - William, Freeman and Leonard. Mr. A. has been a member of the Town Board two terms.

THOMAS C. ANDREWS, retired farmer; P. 0. Hazel Green; born in Cornwall, Eng., in 1817 ; came to America in 1849, and located in Hazel Green, and engaged in mining and farming. iMarried Mrs. Ann Miller, a native of Cornwall, Eng., in 1839; they have two children - Ruby and Ada. Mrs. Andrews has two children by a former husband - Mary Alice Miller and William Harvey Miller. Mr. Andrews has one child by a former wife - William. Member of the M. E. Church.

ARCHIE ATKINSON, Sec. 14; P. 0. Hazel Green; owns 80 acres of land, valued at $50 per acre ; born in Hazel Green Feb. 20, 1844; settled with his parents on this farm in 1848. Married Hester Lory; she was born in England in 1850; they have three children - Harry, Grace and Myrtle. Mrs. A. is a member of the M. E. Churcli. His father was born in England in 1807 ; his mother in 1808 ; moved to this country in 1834; settled near Chicago when that city was but a small village; his father hauled lead with an ox team to Chicago; he died April 12, 1880.

JOHN BIRKETT, dealer in stock, Hazel Green ; born in Lincolnshire, Eng., in 1846 ; came to America in 1852, and settled in Hazel Green. Married Jane Shellian, a native of this town ; they have five children - ^Ida M., Lillie B., Phillip, Lucy, Oscar. He is Treasurer of the Village Board.

OEORti-E BRODERICK, carpenter and builder, Hazel Green ; born in England in 1826 ; came to America in 1849, and settled in this village. Married Eden Thompson, a native of England; have four children - Prank E , Lillie, May W., George W. Mr. Broderick was a member of the Legislature one term ; has been on the County Board of Supervisors and Town Board.

J. M. CHANDLER, dealer in drugs and medicines, Hazel Green ; established in 1853; born in St. Louis Co., Mo., in 1815 ; came to Wisconsin in 1837, and was engaged in mining for several years, until he engaged in the drug business. Married Annie Austin in 1839 ; she was born in Switzerland; have eight children - Francis M., John, William, Gustavus V., Thomas C, Martha Ann, Mary C. and Annie E. Has held all the diiferent town offices of any importance.

THOMAS COOMBE, Sec. 22 ; P, 0. Hazel Green ; owns 140 acres of land, valued at $50 per acre; born in La Fayette Co., Wis., in 1844; came to this county in 1850, and removed to his present farm ; be is the son of William Coombe, a native of England.

B. CORN BLISEN, proprietor of Empire House, Hazel Green; born in Prussia in 1825; came to America in 1848, and his first settlement was in Galena, where he was engaged in mining until 1853, when he married Mary Kirohberg, and removed to Jamestown, and was engaged in distilling for two years, when he sold out to William Clise, and was engaged in hotel keeping and dealing in hardware until 1867, when he removed to this village; he has nine children - Augusta, Dora, Mary, Francis, Henry, Josepbine, Martha, Frank, Phillip.

J. H. COX, house, sign, carriage painting and paper hanging. Hazel Green ; established business in 1877 ; born in Hazel Green in 1850. Married Mary J. Goard, a native of St. Louis; they have three children - Elmer, E valine and Esther. Are members of the Primitive Church.

JOHN J. CRAWFORD, of the firm of Crawford Bros., creamery, Hazel Green ; born in- Hazel Green in 1 85fi ; he is the son of Jefferson Crawford, a native of Greene Co., Penn., born in 1809 ; he came to Wiaconsinin 1832, and engaged in lead mining and smelting; he died in 1868. Jefferson Crawford, Jr., was born in this village in 1852.

JOHN CURTIS, Sec. 11; P. 0. Fairview; owns 260 acres of land, valued at $50 per acre ; born in Cornwall, England, in 1832 ; came to America in 1847, and located in Hazel Green ; settled on his present form in 1876. In 1859, he married Mary Ann Lukey ; she also was born in Cornwall, England ; they have eleven children - Francis, William, Thomas, Mary, Emma, James, Isabella, Olive, Charles, Walter and Susan Ann.

J. F. EASTMAN, harness-maker. Hazel Green ; established in 1856 ; born in Canada in 1825 ; came to Wisconsin in 1846, and located in this town. Married Mary Ann Beeman, a native of Canada ; have three children - :E. W., Hannah Mellissa and Leroy D. Mr. Eastman is the son of Levi S. Eastman, who was born in Vermont in 1800 ; in 1802, he went with parents to Ottawa, Canada, where he lived until 1845, when he removed to Hazel Green, Grant Co. He married in 1823, to Margaret Buchanan, a native of Ireland ; they had twelve children - six sons and six daughters.

JAMES EDWARDS, dealer in hardware, stoves and tinware. Hazel Green ; established business in 1873; born in this town in 1847 ; is the son of Thomas Edwards, a native of England. In 1871, he married Mary A. Matter, a native of Devonshire, England ; they have five children - Addie L., Elizabeth Ann, George M., John I., Thomas Porson.

FAHERTY & O'NEIIjL/, dealers in general merchandise. Hazel Green ; business was estab" lished in 1854. The senior member of the firm, Mr. John Faherty, was born in Baltimore in 1803 ; came to Wisconsin in 1845, and settled in this town. Married Catherine Delton, a native of Kentucky; have two children - Thomas and Lizzie. In 1866, Edward O'Neill became a member of the firm ; he was born in Illinois in 1840. He married Elizabeth Faherty in 1866 ; she was born in Illinois; have two children - Charles and Estella. In 1862, Mr. O'Neill enliisted in Co. B, 90th 111. V. I., and served three years.

JOHN FERN, smelter. Hazel Green ; established in 1853 ; born in England in 1827; came to America in 1830, with paren's and settled at Sinsinawa Moiind ; went to Iowa in 1834, and lived until 1877-, when he removed to this village. Marri d Elizabeth Spensley, a native of England, in 1848 ; she died in 1875. He has six children - William, Ellen, Lillie A., Frank, Charles and Kobert.

MATHEW FRANKIiAND, stock-dealer and butcher, Hazel Green; born in Yorkshire, England, in 1820 ; came to America in 1850, and settled in Grant Co., and engaged in mining for a short time. Married Elizabeth Daykin, a native of England ; they have seven children - Ann, Dinah, Mary J., John S., Isabella, Lizzie Annie, Mathew.

CONRAD GrENZ, proprietor of Galena Hotel, Hazel Green ; born in Germany in 1827 ; came to America in 1851, and located in Galena; in 1858, he came here and engaged in present business. Married Annie Salzman, in 1867 ; she was born in Prussia ; has one child - George. Mr. Genz has two children (by a former wife) - Herman and Louis. Are members of Koman Catholic Church.

JAMES Gli ASSON, farmer. Sec. 24 ; P. 0. Hazel Green ; owns 196 acres of land, valued at $50 per acre ; born in Cornwall, England ; in 1820, came to America in 1840, and settled in Jo Daviess Co., 111.; two years later, he removed to this county. Married Jane Warner, a native of England ; they have six children^ - James, John, Kichard, Benjamin, Harriet and Jane.

JOHN CirRIRBIiE, dealer in general merchandise. Hazel Green ; business established in 1855; born in Cornwall, England, in 181 :i ; came to America in 1839, and settled here, and engaged in mining for a few years. Married Mary Middleton in 1852 ; they have six children - Thomas M., William, Elizabeth, Alice, Drusilla and Grace; has one child (by a former wife) - John H.,now traveling for a Milwaukee firm. Mr. Gribble has been on the Town Board two terms, and other oflices of less importance.

M. A. HARPER, farmer. Sec. 35 ; P. O. Hazel Green ; owns 210 acres of laud, valued at $45 per acre ; born in Greene Co., Penn., June 3, 1814 ; came to Wisconsin in 1847, and located on his present farm. In 1841, he married Hester J. Lewis, who was born in Harrison Co., W. Va.; they have eight children - Charles, Salona, Virginia, Albert, Crawford, Carrie, Cornelius A. and Mildred. Are members of M. E. Church.

JOSEPH HARRIS, farmer. Sec. 3 ; P. 0. Hazil Green ; owns 400 acres of land, valued at $50 per acre; born in England in 1823; came to America in 1844, and settled in Hazel Green, and engaged in mining ; located on his present farm in 1855. Married Eebecca Bawden, a native of En- gland ; they have eleven children - John F., Mary E., Rebecca, Joseph, Charles, Ethelinda, Jacob, Nettie, Thomas, Belle and AUie. Mr. Harris has been a member of the Legislature three terms ; elected in 1860, 1869 and 1871.

JAMES HARVEY, proprietor of the Twelve-Mile House; P. 0. Fairview; owns 157 acres of land, valued at 850 per acre ; born in England in 1840 ; came to America in 1842 with parents. Married Susan Lukey, a native of this county ; they have three children - Nellie, Lukey and Isaac. Mr. H. has been u. member of the Town Btiard one term, and Assessor one term.

MAURICE HEFFERNAN, Sec. 4; P. 0. Georgetown; owns 240 acres of land, valued at $50 per acre ; born in Canada in 1829 ; came to Wisconsin in 1856, and settled on his present farm. Married Elizabeth J. Sims, a native of England; they have eleven children - John, William, Albert, Henry, Apply, James, Mary, Oscar, Walter, Oliver and Jesse. Are members of the Methodist Church.

ADAM 1IUI$$KE, farmer, Sec. 9 ; P. 0. Hazel Green ; owns 130 acres of land, valued at $50 per acre ; born in Germany in 1827 ; came to America in 1851, and settled in Hazel Green. Married Frances Brandt, a native of Germany, who was born in 1826 ; they have three children - Katie, Mary, Henry A. Are members of the Catholic Church.

WIIililAM JACKSOIV, farmer, Sec. 26 ; P. 0. Hazel Green ; farm contains 178 acres of land, valued at $50 per acre; born in England in 1818 ; came to America in 1846, and settled in La Fayette Co. ; removed to his present farm in 1858. Married Susan Ann Treglown, a native of England, in 1842 ; have eight children - Sarah Ann, Joseph, Eliza, James, Mary, Francis, Arthur T., Albert. Mrs. Jackson is a member of the M. E. Church.

jrOHlK^ JAMES, miner, Lewisburg; born in Cornwall, Eng., in 1838; came to America in 1840 with his parents; located in La Fayette Co. in 1858; settled here. Married Mary Ann Alton, a native of Iowa Co., Wis ; they have three children - Alice A., Jane A., John M.

J. li. JEl^CKES, physician and surgeon, Hazel Green; born in Rhode Island in 1816 ; c^me to Wisconsin in 1848, and settled in Oshkosh, and engaged in the practice of medicine; in 1852, he removed to this village, and has been here since ; he received his medical education at Pittsfield, Mass., and Providence, R. I. Married Eleanor J. Smith, a daughter of Rev. Hugh Smith, D. D., of New York City ; they have four children - Hugh Lawrence, Daniel B., Eleanor Lawrence and Jessie. Are members of the Episcopal Church.

JOSEPH JOHNS, retired miner, Hazel Green; born in Cornwall, Eng., in 1821 ; came to America in 1846, and settled in this village, and engaged in mining. Married Jane Paul, a native of England ; they have five children - Mary Jane, Emily, Sarah, Alfretta, Lennie May. Are members of the Primitive Church.

W. D. JOlf^ES, farmer. Sec. 27 ; P. 0. Hazel Green ; owns 77 acres of land, valued at $50 per acre ; born in Westmoreland Co., Pehn., in 1830 ; came to Wisconsin in 1854, and settled in Hazel Green ; located on his present farm in 1877. Married Elizabeth Mayo, a native of Vermont ; they have one child by adoption - Sarah E. Mr. Jones has been a member of the Legislature one term, and Chairman of the Board of Supervisors one term. Are members of the Congregational Church.

JOHN KOHIi, Town Treasurer, Hazel Green ; born in Germany in 1829 ; came to America in 1848, and settled in this village. Married Mary Ann Matters ; she was born in England. Mr. Kohl has been Town Treasurer two years. Members of the Episcopal Church.

S. lilGHTCAP, proprietor of Hazel Green Mills; born in Pennsylvania in 1813; came to Wisconsin in 1847, and erected a mill, and has been engaged in the same business since. Married Sarah Low, a native of Vermont ; they have seven children - William, Mary, Franklin, Emeline, Caroline, Leonard and Albert. Mr. L. has been Chairman of the Board two terms.

J. J. LOOUEY, blacksmith and wagon-maker. Hazel Green ; born on the Isle of Man in 1847 came to America in 1868; in 1873, he settled in this town, and engaged in presmt business. Married Margaret Roberts, a native of this county ; they have two children - Mary and Jane. He has been a member of the Town Board one term. .

CSEORtrE K. MIIjIjS, dealer in fancy groceries, confectioaeries, toys, tobacco, cigars, drugs and medicines. Hazel Green ; established in 1875 ; born in Cornwall, England, in 1853 ; came to America in 1863, and located in New York with parents ; in 1865, came to Wisconsin. Married Amanda Morcom, a native of this county. Mr. Mills was elected Town Clerk in 1880.

M. MIIiLS, farmer, Sec. 26 ; P. 0. Hazel Green; owns 187 acres of land, valued at $50 per acre; born in Cornwall, England, in 1832 ; came to America in 1854, and settled in this county in 1864 and to his present farm in 1878. Married Susanna Jeffery, a native of England ; they have five children - Mannington, Susanna, William, Katie and Libbie.

E. R. PATTERSON, dealer in general merchandise, Fairview; born in this town in 1851 ; engaged in present business in 1877. Married Alice Straw, a native of this county ; they have one child - Laura May. Are members of M. E. Church.

P. P. PATTERSON, Sec. 14; P. 0. Hazel Green; owns 160 acres of land, valued at $50 per acre; born in St. Lawrence Co., N. Y., in 1812; came to Wisconsin in 1834, and settled near Dodgeville ; removed to this county in 1835, and, in 1837, entered his present farm. Married Elizabeth Dobson, a native of England ; they have four children - Enoch R., Charles P., P. P., Cyrus W. Mr. Patterson has been Assessor one term.

WILIilAm RALPH, Sec. 12 ; P. 0. Fairview; owns 412 acres of land, valued at $45 per acre; born in Cornwall, England, March 9, 1819 ; came to America in 1842; he located on his present farm in 1861. Married Phillippa Richards; she was born in England in 1818 ; they have three children - Lizzie, John and George. Are members of the M. E. Church.

L. P. REIFSTECK, dealer in live stock. Hazel Green ; born in this town in 1854. Married Lena Baker, a native of Illinois ; they have one child - J. Augustas. Mr. Reifsteck has held the office of Town Clerk one term.

R. D. ROBERTS, wagon and carriage maker, and dealer in agricultural implements, Hazel Green; business established in 1848; born in Wales in 1822; came to America in 1845, and settled in Dodge Co.; came here in 1848. Married Catherine Jones, a native of Wales, in 1846 ; have three children - Margaret, Jane and Kittie. Members of the M. E. Church.

WIIililAlE ROBERTS, carriage, sign and house painter. Hazel Green ; established in 1850 ; born in Wales in 1830 ; came to America in 1850, and settled in this village. Married Jane BullOck, a native of England ; they have four children - Eliza, Ella, Walter and Elmer. Are members of the M. E. Church.

EDWARD ROGERS, Sec. 28; P. 0. Hazel Green; born in England in 1810; came to America in 1845, and settled in this county ; located on present farm in 1857. Married Mary Ann Treglone in 1848; she was born in Ireland; they have six children - Mary Ann, Edward, John, Annie, James and Frederick.

J. E. ROWB, dealer in dry goods and groceries. Hazel Green ; established in 1872 ; is a son of John Rowe, a native of England, who came to America in 1835. and settled in Illinois ; in 1853, he removed to this village.

PHILLIP SHILLIAM, retired; P. 0. Fair View; born in England in 1815; came to America in 1839, and settled in Chicago; came here in 1842, and settled in this village, and engaged in shipping stock to Eastern markets. Married Jane Cook in 1839; she was born in London in 1§15; they have three children - Samuel, Elizabeth and Jane.

WILLIAM SIMS, retired farmer ; P. 0. Fairview ; born in Cornwall, England, in 1807 ; came to America in 1841 ; in 1842, he settled in this town. Has been twice married, first to Apply Pascoe, a native of England, they had three children - William, Mary Ann and Elizabeth. Married again to Mary Ann Rorr, a native of England : ihey have one child - Mary Annie. Are members of the M. B. Church.

C. SMEARBArCirH, Sec. 27 ; P. 0. Hazel Green ; owns 125 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre; born in Germany in 1847, came to America in 1852, and settled in this town; he is a sou of Anthony Smearbaugh.

JOSEPH SMITHERUM, miner; P. 0. Lewisburg; born in La Fayette Co., Wis., in 1852. Married Alice A. James, a native of this village, in 1881. Mr. Smitherum has been in Colorado for the past six years.

T. Cr. STEPHENS, dealer in general merchandise, Jeiferson ; business was established in 1856 ; born in England in 1818 ; came to America in 1841, and settled here. Married Edith Withers, a native of Cornwall, England ; has three children by a former wife - Thomas, Phillippi and Mary. Mrs. S. has one child by a former husband - John Withers. Mr. Stephens was elected to the Legislature in 1872 ; he has also been a member of the Town Board about ten years.

BEHf JAMIBT STRAW, Sec. 23 ; P. 0. Hazel Green ; owns 240 acres of land valued at $50 per acre; born in Derbyshire, England, in 1820; came to America io 1828, and settled in Pennsylvania; removed to Wisconsin in 1834; located in Hazel Green in 1840. Married Mary Sparks, a native of England ; they have three childrenT*-Henry B., Mary W. and Ida. Mr. Straw has been a member of the Town Board, and has assessed the town several times.

W. H. TEASDAIiE, miller ; P. 0. Hazel Green ; born in St. Joseph Co., Mich., in 1836 ; came to Wisconsin in 1842, and settled in White Oak Springs, La Payette Co.; came to this county in 1848, and settled here. Married Eliza Stephens, a native of England ; they have five children - H. E., C. H., Earnest, Annie and William.

JOSIAH THOMAS, dealer in general merchandise and Postmaster, Hazel Green ; business was established in 1865 ; born in Cornwall, England, in 1835 ; came to America in 1842, and settled with parents in the town of Benton, La Payette Co. Married Jane Hocking, a native of Cornwall, England ; they have five children - John Henry, Laura A., Minnie, Eva L. and Lillie J. Mr. Thomas has been Justice of the Peace two terms ; is the present Justice.

WILLilAM THOmAS, retired merchant, Hazel Green ; born near Elston, Cornwall, England, in 1828 ; came to America in 1848, and settled in Lewisburg, and engaged in mining in 1856 ; he removed to Fairview and engaged in the mercantile business. In 1863, he married Mary E. Harvey, a native of Cornwall, England ; they have two children - William H. and Clinton W. Mr. Thomas has been a member of the Town Board, and is at present, and was Postmaster about fifteen years at Fairview.

FRANK G. THOMPSON, auctioneer, Hazel Green; born in England in 1844; in 1852, he came with his parents to America and settled in Hazel Green. Married Katie McBrien, a native of this town ; they have one child - George Francis.

MATHIAS & EDWARD THOMPSON, dealers in furniture, hardware, undertakers and cabinet-makers. Hazel Green; established business in 1854. The senior member, Mathias, was born in Yorkshire, England, in 1816 ; came to America in 1853, and settled in this town. Married Margaret Langton, a native of England, in 1839 ; they have six children - Eden, Frank G., Lizzie, Margaret, Mary Ann and Doratha Newton. Edward, the junior member, was born in England in 1823 ; came to America in 1853, and settled in this village. Married Ann Brougham, a native of England ; they have six children - Ann E., Mary Jane, Margaretta, Brougham, Emma, Samuel. Are all members of the M. E. Church. Mr. Mathias Thompson has been Chairman of the Board of Surpervisors two years.

JOSEPH WILKINSON, Sec. 6 ; P. 0. Jamestown ; owns 220 acres of land, valued at $45 per acre ; born in Durham, England, in 1814 ; came to America in 1850, and settled in Pittsburgh, Penn.; removed from there to Ohio ; thence to St. Louis, and, in 1852, he removed to this county. Married Ann Redfreu ; she was born in Durham, England ; they have six children - Thomas, John, George, William, Samuel and Robert.

JAMES WILLS, Sec. 3 ; P. 0. Fairview ; owns 400 acres of land, valued at $50 per acre ; born in Cornwall, England, in 1820; came to America in 1848, and settled in Hazel Green ; located on this form in 1856. Married Jane Treglown, a native of the same place ; they have thirteen children - James, Thomas, Mary, Catherine, Jessepha, Elizabeth Ann, Marena, Emma, V/illiam, John, Hannah, Susan and Joseph Grant. Are members of the Methodist Church.

ROY WILLIAMS, farmer, Sec. 28 ; P. 0. Hazel Green ; born in this town in 1856 ; he is the son of John S. Williams, a native of England, born in 1821, who came to America in 1845, and settled ia JeiFerson ; removed to his present farm in 186Y. Married Susan Bosanko, who is also a native of England ; they have twelve children - Susan, Honor, Hannah, John, Roy, William, Sarah, Mary, Grant, Alfred, Arthur and Frank.

JOHN WILLIAMS, miner, JeflFerson ; born in England in 1821 ; came to America in 1848, and settled here. Married Annie Pedelty, a native of England.

ELLIS WYNNE, blacksmith. Hazel Green ; born in Wales in 1808 ; came to America in 1850. Married Elizabeth Huse ; she was born in Wales ; they have two children - John and Margaret.

H. D. YORK, attorney at law and c Electing agent. Hazel Green ; born in Oxford, Chenango Co., N. Y., in 1823 ; came to Wisconsin in 1843, and settled in Hazel Green, and engaged in mining and land agency. Married Mary E. Tyler, a native of Ohio ; they have two children - Dwight S., R. Aruba. Mr. York was a member of the Legislature three terms.

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I. R. ADRISOX, farmer, Sec. 26 ; P. 0. Platteville ;" was born in Warren Co., Ky., March 5, 1819 ; emigrated to Jackson Co., Ind., then to Pulton Co., 111., then in 1860 to Wisconsin ; now owns 80 acres of fine land well improved, and owns what he has by his own industry. He learned the trade of miller in EUisville, Fulton Co., 111. His wife, Sarah J. Horn, who was born at Cleveland, Ohio, July 20, 1830; married May 6, 1846, in Jo Davies Co., 111. ; they have six children - Leonard, Norman, Hulan, Alma, Cora, Mary. In politics, Eepublican ; both members of the Free Methodist Church ; class-leader for seven years. Has held the office of Pathmaster.

SAMlJELi BAR$$TOW, farmer. Sec. 25; P. 0. Platteville; born at Norway, Herkimer Co., N. Y., Aug. 12, 1812 ; emigrated at the age of six years to Trumbull Co., Ohio, where he attended the district school in the schoolhouse, which was composed of logs with slabs as seats. He remained at home on the farm until the year 1838, when he came to Wisconsin and remained one year, then returned to Ohio, and in the fall of the year 1844, he returned to Grant County, where he bought 160 acres of land and has improved with a fine house 26x42, good barn 30x40, wing, 15x30, basement stable. The old log cabin is still standing on the place. His first wife, Elizabeth De Wolf, a native of Trumbull Co., Ohio, was born June 5, 1813, and married April 9, 1834 ; she died Aug. 9, 1866 ; by this marriage there were two children - Scott, born Dec. 23, 1837, now residing in Thayer Co., Neb. ; Ariel, who was born Oct. 19, 1842, and enlisted in Company B, 25th W. V. I., now in La Fayette Co., Wis. His second wife was Mrs. Arminda Hyde, born July 21, 1822, at Malone, N. Y., and married in 1843 to Mr. Hyde, a native of Highgate, Franklin Co., N. Y. ; he died at Lancaster, Wis., in 1863, leaving four children - Columbus, now in Georgetown, Wis. ; Julia, born June 19, 1849, now Mrs. McFadden, in Kansas ; Flora, born Sept. 27, 1857, now Mrs. Downing; Frank D., born Dec. 18, 1856, died Sept. 30, 1878, now in Kansas. Mrs. Hyde married Mr. Barstow in 1867 ; they have no children. In politics is a Eepublican, and held the office of School Clerk and Treasurer of District No. 7, also Justice of the Peace under the old Territory Law and now Justice ; the first Assessor under the State law ; Town School Superintendent, also Chairman of the Board of Supervisors.

DAXIEL BUBTOK, farmer, Seo. 23; P. 0. Ellenboro ; was born in 1815, New Lisbon, Ohio ; he is son of Samuel and Mary Burton. At the age of 8 years his parents went to Kindle, Ohio, lived there four years, then to Wayne Co., Ohio ; remained for sixteen years, then to Medina Co., Ohio ; lived there for ten years, then moved to Wisconsin, located in Wingville, where he lived twelve years, then to Ellenboro, Grant Co., where he has lived since. He was married at the age of 27 years, to Sarah G. Fulks, a daughter of Charles and Sarah Fulks, by whom he had four children, Benjamin and an infant, deceased ; living, Joseph and Emily. He was married the second time to Sarah A. Madison, a daughter of Nathan Madison ; had six children, four living, William, James, Mary and Samuel. A member of the Evangelical Church.

JADIEi^ W. CL-EMEKTS, farmer, Sec. 24; P. 0. Platteville; born in Herkimer Co., N. Y., April 24, 1831, and came to Wisconsin in 1879 ; he now owns 160 acres of land nicely improved. He enlisted in Company E, 154th N. Y. V. I., was wounded and taken prisoner at the battle of Fredricksburg, Va., and taken to Richmond, afterward exchanged and was with Sherman on the march to the sea. His wife, Amanda Francis, was born in Genesee Co., N. Y., June 6, 1837 ; married in the year 1854; they have five children - Ella J., born Sept. 18, 1855 ; Hattie, born Sept. 16, 1857; Alma, born Aug. 21, died Sept. 17, 1876 ; Lida, born July 9, 1866 ; Neal, born May 22,. 1877. In politics, Republican ; in religion, liberal believer.

JOHBi' B. CliOUGrH, farmer. Sec. 3 ; P. 0. Lancaster ; was born in Piscataquis Co., Maine, Dec. 5, in the year 1835 ; emigrated to Boone Co., 111., in the year 1839 with his parents, then to Wisconsin October, 1843 ; settled in Highland, Grant Co., now Iowa County, then to Ellenboro, Grant County, in the year 1845. His father died December, 1868 ; his mother in July, 1878. He owns 330 acres of land, north half of Sec. 3 town Ellenboro. His wife, Mary A. McKnight, born Sept. 26, 1854; they have no children. In politics, Republican ; in religion. Free Thinker. Has been District Clerk and Director, Justice of the Peace and Clerk. His father was a Baptist. Mrs. Clough's father was Andrew McKnight, born in County Down, Ireland, May 13, 1817; came to Mineral Point 1846 ;, enlisted in

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Company A, 33d W. V. I., 1862 ; lost his health in the war, died May 3, 1876. Her mother was Prudence Cromwell, a native of County Down, Ireland, born May 8, 1819 ; came to Canada with her parents, where they died. They wore mMjried in the year 1843, and they have ten children - Elenora ; James, who was in the 33d W. V. I. ; ThoSas, in the 47th W. V. I. ; Margaret, Andrew, Mary A., Sarah, Christiana, Edmond, Olive. i,^:>4 ,. "

JOHN li. FRY, farmer, Seo.'^ ; P. 0. Lancaster ; was born in Mercer Co., Penn., April, 1825 ; came to Wisconsin with his parents. He owns 160 acres of land, which he has made by his own industry. He enlisted at the age of 18 in Company B, 43d W. V. I., in September, the year 1864 ; was at the battle of Johnsonville, Tenn. ; discharged at the close of the war. His wife, Hannah Hake, was born in Wisconsin, 1829 ; daughter of Elias and Nancy Hake, now residing in Clifton, Grant Co., Wis. Married Oct. 1, 1867 ; they have five children - Virgil, Virginia, Ruby, Prudence, Luella. In politics. Democrat; in religion, liberal believer; Pathmaster in 1880.

CHBISTOFHER GROEIVE, farmer. Sec. 2 ; P. 0. Annaton ; was born in Prussia March 20, 1832 ; came to America in 1858, and direct to Wisconsin ; worked in Lancaster for C. Hollaway five years, then rented one year; he then bought 160 acres of land, made the improvements and has made all by his own industry. His wife, Lizzie Holenberge, was a native of Europe; they married in 1862; she died in the year 1871, and left five children - William, Charles, Amelia, Ella, George. His second wife was Christina Hoffmaster, born in Geimany Nov. 13, 1841 ; came to America in 1860. Mairied to Henry Teist March, 1868; he died 1872; they had two children - Herman and Menia. Married to Mr. Groene April, 1873 they have one child - Bertha. In politics, Kepublican ; a Presbyterian. Has been Treasurer o District No. 8.

ABRA9I liILIilE, farmer. Sec. 25 ; P. 0. Platteville ; was born at Litchfield, Conn., May 2, 1807 ; emigrated with his parents to Trumbull Co., Ohio, in 1810 ; his parents died in Ohio ; he then removed to Wisconsin in the year 1854 ; bought 80 acres ; now owns 160 acres of land improved, with a fine house 16x28, with wing 16x26, one story and a half; a barn 24x34, with basement, stable, wagon shed 28x56. His wife, Polly Spears, was born in Ohio ; they married in 183^ ; she died Jan. 7, 1852, leaving three children - Amelia, now Mrs. Culver, residing in Crawford Co., Wis.; Homer, who enlisted in Co. C, 6th W. V. I.; drowned at Fredericksburg, Va., June 20, 1862; Dudley, who enlisted in Co. B, 43d W. V. I.; died Dec. 7, 1864, at Nashville, Tenn. His second wife, Cordelia Ailing, a native of Connecticut, was born Aug. 31, 1816 ; they married Oct. 27, 1854; she died March 3, 1875. By this marriage there was one child - David H., who was born August 4 in the ye.ir 1858. In politics. Republican ; in religion, Congregational. Has held the office of School Treasurer and Clerk, also Assessor and member of Town Board.

WILiLilAM l/ANDOX, farmer. Sec. 5 ; P. 0. Lancaster; born in Pennsylvania Jan. 11, 1817 ; he emigrated to New York with his parents, where he remained until he was 12 years of age, when he then went to Ohio. In the year 1849 he came to Wisconsin ; settled in Ellenboro, Grant Co., bought 80 acres ; now owns 240 acres of nicely improved land. His first wife Anna Richmond ; born in Virginia ; married in Ohio in the year 1840 ; died in Ellenboro in 1849. They had five children - Catherine, who died in Nebraska in the year 1864 ; Henry J., George R., Anther S., Ozias W., all in Dakota. His second wife, Rachel Bacon, born in Trumbull Co., Ohio, May 25, 1832 ; she came to Wisconsin at the age of 11 years, with her parents ; her father built the first frame building in the city of Platteville, for Squire Bennett Atwood, and used as a boarding-house. He removed to Nebraska, where he died in July, at the ripe old age of 81. Her mother also died in Nebraska in 1871. The second marriage was in the year 1850 ; they have nine children - Endrick U., deceased ; Ada Anna, Mrs. Reymer, in Dakota; Mary E., now Mrs. Burr, in Iowa ; Sarah J., deceased ; Jane R., Charles W., Byron M., Gay D. and Catherine S. In politics, he is Republican ; in religion, liberal believer ; School Director in the years 1853 - 54. After the second marriage, they returned to Ohio, and remained until the year 1856, when he returned to Wisconsin. While in Ohio he was Superintendent of the Cleveland & Mahoning Railroad. After returning to Wisconsin, and while plowing in the field, he was taken with inflammation in the head. The next morning he had entirely lost his eyesight, and has not been able to see since ; but by his good management, thrift and industry, he has a well-kept farm. Mrs. Landon's brother Samuel was born blind. and was educated at Columbus, Ohio. Instrumental in the building the cottage for the blind at Jacksonville, 111., also at Nebraska City ; at one time Principal at Iowa City ; the first Principal at Nebraska City. On July 4, 1850, Mr. Landon, in company with his wife, went over to his wife's father's, where, in company with Mr. Bacon, started for the fourth at Black Leg Hollow (now Pleasant Grove), to the log sehbolhouse. There they found Uncle Obed Jones, with a cheese and loaf of bread, and Dr. Bradley

(now in Colorado), who made the lemonade with essence of lemon, sugar, water and soda. The others there were Joshua Culver, Edmond Allen, Port Allen, Blakley and a few others hiving a shooting match ; this was the celebration of July 4, 1850, without a woman.

JA9IEIS mcKXICirllT, farmer. Sec. 10 ; P. 0. Laneastej^ w^s born at Benton, La Fayette Co., Wis., Nov. 27, 1846 ; went to Kansas in 1872 ; remained there untiljj874, engaged in farming ; then returned to Iowa, and rented land ; then returned to Wisconsin bought and owns 80 acres of land (a part of the old homestead of his father). He enlisted, in the year 1862, in Co. A, 33d W. V. I.; mustered out in August, 1865, at Vicksburg, Miss. His wife, Linda Bronell, who was born in La Fayette Co., July 23, 1853 ; a daughter of Clinton and Cynthia Bronell; natives of New York. They married in 1872 ; they have three children - Everett D., born in Kansas April 24, 1874 ; Wilber A., born in Iowa Sept. 24, 1876 ; Melvin J., born in Wisconsin Sept. 21, 1878.

PETJER XEBEL, farmer. Sec. 18 ; P. 0. Platteville ; was born in 1826, at Wurtemberg, Germany ; lived with his parents until 16 years of age, going to school the greater portion of the time ; he then followed laboring for eleven years ; came to the United States in 1853, locating in Allegheny Co., Penn., for nine months, arriving in Stephenson Co., 111., in 1854, where he followed renting and tilling the soil for twelve years, when he returned to Allegheny Co., Penn., and remained there for two years ; then moved to Wisconsin, locating in La Fayette Co., near the Platte Mound, for four years ; then to Ellenboro, Grant Co., where he has lived for nine years. Was married, in 1854, to Friederika Bare, a daughter of Godlip and Mary Bare ; had three children, since deceased, Lewis F., John G., both living with their parents. Is a member of the Evangelical Methodist Church.

PHIIjIP PRITCHETT (deceased) ; was born in New York State ; came to Wisconsin and engaged in anything that he could find to do ; he resided in Wisconsin until the time of his death in October, 1870. His wife, Margaret Day, born in Louisville, Ky., Nov. 6, 1820; was married in December, 1834 ; they had nine children - Mary, born Jan. 2, 1837, now Mrs. Singer, at Whitewater, Wis.; Beverley, born Feb. 8, 1838 ; Joshua, born Nov. 6, 1841 ; enlisted in 1862 in Co. C, 25th W. V. I.; discharged in 1865 ; now in Nebraska. James, born Aug. 11, 1843; enlisted in Co. C, 25th W. V. I.; died at Helena, Ark., Oct. 6, 1863. Allen, born Nov. 13, 1846; now in business at Fennimore. William, born Dec. 20, 1849 ; now near home on a farm. Gam, born Nov. 1, 1851 ; Louisa, born Aug. 28, 1853 ; now at Patch Grove ; Sarah E., born May 29, 1859. Mrs. Pritchett has, by industry and economy, bought and owns 80 acres of land in Sec. 6, P. 0. Lancaster.

JOHIV RAFTERY, Sec. 11 ; P. 0. BUenboro ; was born in Castleray, Ireland ; is a son of Patrick and Ellen Raftery ; emigrated to the United States in 1855 ; located in EUenboro, Grant Co., Wis., and, in 1872, returned to his native land and married Miss Feely, a daughter of Jamen and Mary Feely ; they have four children - James, John, Maria, Margaret. Is a member of the Catholic Church.

ABEL ROBERTS, farmer, Sec. 6; P. 0. Lancaster; was born in Indiana in July, 1835; he came to Wisconsin in the year 1840, in company with his parents who were old settlers. He bought 220 acres of land when he was about 23 years of age; on which he has made the improvements ; has a fine home ; pays some attention to the raising of bees ; has made what he has by his own industry. His wife, Emily Curry, a native of Illinois ; born Sept. 9, 1840 ; she came to Wisconsin with her parents, who now reside near Lancaster; she was married Dec. 22,1859. They had two children - Alma AUice, Albert Idelbert, both deceased ; an adopted son, Charlie. In politics, Republican ; in religion, Baptist. Has been Clerk of School District No. 5.

WILLiIAM W. SHAW, farmer, Sec. 11; P. 0. BUenboro; was born in Dubuque Co., Iowa, in 1843. He remained with his parents until their death; his father died in 1861, his mother in 1862. Enlisted in 1861, in Co. C, 9th Iowa V. I.; he served three years and three months; was in twenty-four battles ; came home in 1864, lived in Dubuque County for one year, then went to Glen Haven, Grant Co., Wis., where he lived for twelve years and followed farming ; then went to EUenboro, where he has since lived. He was married the first time in 1865, to Sintha Smith, a daughter of Edward and Catharine Smith ; had four children, Charles E., Mary L., Molisa J., Anna M. ; his first wife died in 1875, and in the latter part of the same year he married Marilda Shaw, of Fennimore, a daughter of James and Margaret Shaw ; had two children, William N., deceased, and Dora M. Has forty-one and a half acres of land, also a fine house and lot in Glen Haven.

WILLiIAH SHIXGLEDECKER, farmer. Sec. 2 ; P. 0. Platteville ; was born in Mercer Co., Penn., July 14, 1825 ; came to Wisconsin in 1855 ; bought and owns 80 acres. His wife, Sarah Davis, born in Pennsylvania in 1818. Married in 1846 ; they have six children - George, Martha, now

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Mrs. Speise, in Platteville; Mary, Josiah, William H., Ester. In politics, Republican; his wife is a Methodist ; has been Clerk of District No. 8. His wife had three children by former marriage - Bmeine, now Mrs. Will Hake, in Colorado ; Josephine, now in Pennsylvania.

JOHN STEPHENS, farmer, Sec. 32 ; P. 0. EUenboro ; was born in Cornwall, England, Sept. 24, 1820 ; came to America in 1849 ; settled in Ohio ; was only there a short time when he came to Wisconsin ; was engaged in mining and farming on 40 acres ; now owns 80 acres of land. His wife, Elizabeth Daddow, was born in Cornwall, England, March 1, 1822 ; came to America in 1848, and settled at Benton, La Fayette Co., Wis.; they were married in 1850 ; they have had five children - John D., born Aug. 18, 1851, died Dec. 5, 1880; Mary E., born March 20, 1855 ; Lucy A., born Jan. 1, 1858; Amrilla, born July 4, 1869 ; Josoph B., born Jan. 25, 1863. In politics, Republican ; in religion, a liberal believer.

EDWARD WHALER, farmer, Sec. 1 ; P. 0. Platteville ; born in 1860 in England ; was a son of William and Susan Whaler ; came to America in 1868 ; located in Little Grant, Grrant Co., Wis., for one year ; then to Lima for one year ; thence to EUenboro for eleven years, where he has since lived ; he has lived with his parents all his life. Politics, Republican.

JOHN T. WILKINSON, farmer, Sec. 34; P. 0. EUenboro; born in Indiana July 15, 1835 ; came to Wisconsin in 1850, with his parents. He enlisted in Co. C, 25th W. V. I., in 1862 ; discharged April 13, 1865, on account of wounds received at Atlanta, Ga., Aug. 15, 1864 ; he then returned to Wisconsin, and now owns 160 acres of land ; made the improvements, and owns what he has by his own industry. His wife, Miss A. A. Bradley, was born in Ohio Nov. 16, 1836 ; came to Wisconsin with her parents in 1846 ; they died in Grant Co.; his father died in July, 1846 ; his mother died in March, 1876, They were married in 1860, and have one child - Eva, born Dec. 18, 1861. In politics, Greenbaoker ; liberal in religion. Has been Assessor, member of the Town Board, Justice of the Peace, Director and Treasurer of Schools. Is a member of the P. of H. and Good Templars.

HENRY WRA(jrE, wagon-maker; P. 0. EUenboro; was born in Germany in 1825; came to America in 1852; remained a short time in Chicago ; then to Galena ; then in 1857 to Grant Co., Wis..; learned his trade in the old country ; was also in the army in the old country, in the war between Denmark and Germany. His wife, Gertrude Otten, who was born in Germany, came to America in 1850 ; married in 1854 ; they have five children - Emma, Henry, .John B., Harry W. and Augustus. In religion, he was raised a Catholic, his wife Lutheran. He owns 10 acres near the village, with good house ; also, 120 acres in Sees. 14 and 13, EUenboro.

JOSEPH BANFIEIiD, farmer, Sec. 24; P. 0. St. Rose; owns 200 acres of land, valued at $50 per acre ; born in Ireland in 1835 ; came to America in 1842, and settled in Canada ; removed with his parents in 1844 to this county. In 1861, he settled on this farm and married Sarah Hyland, a native of Ireland ; they have five children - Mary Ann, William A., Joseph C, Thomas P., Annie Kate. Members of Catholic Church.

THOMAS BOOTH, Sec 11 ; P. 0. Elmo; owns 200 acres of land, valued at $50 per aere^ was born in England in 1820 ; came to America in 1840, and settled in this town. Married Rosamond Render in 1844; she was born in England; they have ten chUdren - John Thomas, Margaret E., Render, Francis, William, George, Samuel, Joseph, Alvin and Charles.

JOHN BR AIT, Sec. 25 ; P. 0. Cuba City ; owns 75 acres of land, valued at $50 per acre ; born in Cornwall, England, in 1829 ; came to America in 1836, and settled with his parents in Mineral Point ; he settled on his present farm in 1857. Married Mary Reed, a native of the same place ; they have three children - W. Howard, Thirza A., J. Morgan. Aie members of the Free Methodist Church.

GEORGE E. CABANIS, carpenter and builder, Sec. 10 ; P. 0. Big Patch ; owns 55 acres of land, valued at $40 per acre ; born in Green Co., Ky., in 1815 ; when he was 7 years of age, his parents removed to Sangamon Co., lU.; they were among the earliest settlers of that county. In 1832, he enlisted in the Black Hawk war, under Gen. Whiteside and Capt. Goodin ; two years later, he removed to New Diggings, La Fayette Co., and prospected for lead; in 1845, he located permanently where he now resides. Although not an office-seeker, Mr. Cabanis has held important offices; in 1872, he was elected to the State

Legislature ; in the town has been Town Clerk, Superintendent of Public Schools and Chairman eight or nine years. He married Mary Ann Lauterman, a native of Illinois ; they have one child - James H., whose biography appears elsewhere; have lost one son - Jasper - who died in 1862.

JAUES H. CABA.1SIS, dealer in general merchandise, (ifiorgetown ; born in Springfield, 111., in 1838 ; removed with his parents to this town in 1844. Married in 1866, to Addie Haney, a native ot Ohio; they have four children - Mary E., Prank E., Harry H. and an infant unnamed. Mr. Cabanis is a member of the State Legislature ; he is also Postmaster of this village.

W. W. CARIilSLiEi, dealer in general merchandise, Cuba City ; business established in December, 1879 ; born in Pickaway Co., Ohio, in 184.S; came to Wisconsin Sept. 17, 1877, and located in this village. Married Ella Smith in 1870 ; she was born in La Fayette Co.; have one child - William Henry. Mr. C. enlisted in Co. E, 49th Ohio V. I., in 1861, and served three years; was in all the battles that regiment participated in until the battle of Stone River, where he was wounded in five different places.

JOHN CDBMJEXS, farmer and stock-raiser, Sec. 36 ; P. 0. Cuba City ; born in this county ; owns 166 acres of land, valued at $50 per acre. Married Sarah Nichols, a native of Benton, La Fayette Co., Wis., in 1869 ; they have three children - Laura, John L. B. and Mable J. Mr. Clemens is the son of Christopher Clemens, a native of Cornwall, England ; born in 1815, and emigrated to America in 1842.

ARTHUR DOYIiE, Sec. 26; P. 0. Cuba City; owns 236 acres of land; bom in Ireland in 1841 ; in 1853, he came to America and settled in Hazel Green; located on his present farm in 1866. He married Catherine Walsh, a native of Illinois ; they have five children - Andrew, Nicholas, Mary Ann, Patrick and Charles. Are members of Roman Catholic Church.

J. V. DONOHOO, retired farmer, St. Rose; born in Maryland in 1809 ; came to Wisconsin in 1846, and settled in Hazel Green ; removed to this town in 1849. Mr. Donohoo has been twice married ; his second marriage was to Mary Ann O'Neill, a native of Ireland; he has three children - Patrick, M., Sarah E. and C. T. Are members of the Roman Catholic Church.

IV. EASTMABT, farmer. Sec. 26 ; P. 0. Georgetown ; owns 240 acres of land, valued at $50 per acre ; born in Canada in 1838 ; came to Wisconsin in 1847, and settled in this town. Married Margaret Cooper, a native of Missouri ; they have six children - Grant, Orville, Lillie, Elva, Maudie and Claud. Mr. Eastman has been a member of the Town Board one term. Are members of M. E. Church.

JOHN HARHIS, Sec. 2 ; P, 0. Platteville ; born in Hanover, Germany, in 1812 ; came to America in 1838 and settled on this farm. Mr. Harms has held quite important public offices ; was elected to the Legislature in 1863, and has been a member of the Town Board a number of years.

JAMES JEFFREY, dealer in general merchandise, Georgetown; was born in England in 1841 ; came to America in 1847, and with his parents settled in Benton, La Fayette Co. ; removed to this county in 1861. In 1869, he married Alice Oatey, a native of Illinois; they have two children - William F. and George L.

JAMES P. JONES, dealer in general merchandise, Georgetown; was born in this- town in 1851; engaged in his present business Oct. 22, 1878. Married Eliza Watson in 1874; she is also a native of this county ; they have three children - Etta, Mabel and Garfield. Members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

HENRY KETTLER, Sec. 12; P. 0. Platteville; owns 200 acres of land, valued at $50 per acre ; born in Hanover, Germany, in 1828 ; came to America in 1855 and settled on this farm. Married Mary Knipping in 1863 ; she was also born in Hanover, Germany. They have three children - Henry, John and Louise. Members of the Lutheran Church.

THOMAS MICHELIi, blacksmith and repairing shop, Cuba City; born in England in 1851; came to America in 1872, and settled in Pennsylvania in 1875 ; he removed to this village and engaged in his present business. Married Mary Jane Penhale, a native of Cornwall, England ; they have three children - Edgar, William Henry and Earnest.

JAMES OETTIKER, physician and surgeon, Georgetown ; was born in La Fayette Co., Wis., in 1853; was married in 1878 to Jennie Stewart; they have one child - Lenice E. Mr. 0. is a graduate of the Platteville Normal School, also of the Medical University, Philadelphia, Penn.

WILIilAM H. PASCOE, dealer in general merchandise, Cuba City ; born in this county in 1850; settled in Cuba City in 1876. Married Emily Vincent in 1878 ; she was born in Galena, 111.

D. B. PATTERSON, retired farmer, Georgetown; born in Chautauqua Co., N. Y.,in 1812; came to this county in 1836, and settled in Jamestown in 1840 ; he removed to this town, where he has since resided. Mr. Patterson has been twice married ; first to Cornelia M. Sheffield in 1837 ; she was born in Ohio in 1815, and died in 1862 ; she had nine children - Alvin, Francis M., Ida, Ira, Eugenie, Edward, Hellen, William and Annie. In 1869, he married Mary Fust, a native of Cornwall, England ; born in 1832 ; they have two children - George and Frederick ; are members of the Christian Church.

JOIVAS BAWSON, speculator, Big Patch; born in Yorkshire, England, in 1818; came to America in 1846 and settled in this town ; has been twice married, first to Christiana Broadbent, a native of England, who died in 1854; married again to Elizabeth Silson, a native of England. He has five children - Ann, Jonas C, Richard T., James and Jane.

J> li. BOISE, boot and shoemaker, Georgetown; was born in Maine in 1843 ; came to Wisconsin in 1868; has been married and has one child - Maud E., in 1864; he enlisted in Company D, 1st New Hampshire Heavy Artilery and was discharged in 1865.

B. F. SAIiTZMAlT, blacksmith and wagon-maker, Georgetown ; established business in 1868 ; born in Posey Co., Ind., in 1826 ; came to this county in 1835, and settled in Platteville in 1848 ; he left Platteville and located in Beetown, where he lived three years ; he then went to California, came back in 1857, made the second trip to California and returned in 1859. In 1862, he enlisted in Company E, 25th W. V. I., and served until close of war; he was promoted to Second Lieutenant ten months previous to his discharge. The same year he enlisted he married Elizabeth Haney, a native of Ohio. They have two children - Lulu and Gertie. Mrs. S. is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

OBEiD SMEIiSEB, farmer ; P. 0. Georgetown ; owns 166 acres land, valued at $50 per acre ; born in this town in 1845 ; he is the son of J. M. Smelser, a native of Bourbon Co., Ky. In 1866, he married Rachel Shrigley, a native of Ohio ; they have four children - Mildred, Hiram J., Frank E. and Elizabeth Maud. Mr. S. has held office on the Town Board and other minor offices.

JOHN SPINK, farmer. Sec. 11; P. 0. Big Patch; owns 700 acres land, valued at $40 per acre; born in Hanover, Germany, in 1818; came to America in 1836 and settled in Wisconsin in 1841, and settled on his present farm. In 1845, he married Rebecca Reed, a native of the same place; they have six children - Henry, Julia, August, Matilda, George and Lydia ; are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

JOHX STEPHEN'S, station agent and dealer in grain, Cuba City ; born in England in 1843; came to America in 1848 and located with the parents in this town. Married Elizabeth J. Reed, a native of Missouri, in 1863. They have three children - Samuel, Frank H. and John Charles. In 1862, Mr. S. enlisted in 2d W. V. C. two years ; are members of Primitive Methodist Church.

DAVID WIIjKINSON, dealer in general merchandise and proprietor of Big Patch Mills ; born in England in 1832 ; came to America in 1844 and located in this town. In 1856, he married Isabella Harker, a native of England; born in 1834, and died in April, 1880; has two children - Elizabeth Ann and Ellen. Is a member of the Primitive Methodist Church. Mr. W. has held different town offices ; has been Chairman one term.

JOHN WILIiEY, Sec. 26 ; P. 0. Cuba City; owns 320 acres land, valued at $50 per acre; born in Cornwall, England, Oct. 15, 1828 ; came to America in 1853 and settled in the town of Hazel Green; in 1869, he located on his present farm. Married Martha Bodinnar, a native of Cornwall, England, who was born Nov. 14, 1831 ; they have nine children - Mary Jane, John, Alfred, Martha Ann, Samuel, Thomas, Grace, Emily, Henry, Walter, Nellie. Mr. Willey is a son of Samuel Willey, who came to America in 1853.

B. A. WIIiSON, stock dealer and proprietor of hotel, Georgetown ; was born in Posey Co ., Ind., in 1840 ; came to Wisconsin in 1844, and with his parents located in Paris, settled in this village in 1865. Married Melissa Jordan, a native of Wisconsin; they have three children - Lewis A., Robert V. and Alta M. Mr. Wilson served four years in the United States Army.

H. J. WITHEBBEE, farmer. Sec. 14; P. 0. Elmo; owns 200 acres land, valued at $50 per acre ; born in Hazel Green in 1847 ; settled on present farm in 1875. Married Susan B. Haney, a native of this county. They have three children - Harriett Ann, Herman S. and Oliver Day. Has been a member of the Town Board one term ; are all members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

Town Of Beetown

ABRAm ADKINS, farmer; P. O. Beetown; born in 1843 in Morgan Co., Ky.; was a son of Joseph and Nancy Adkins ; came to Wisconsin in 1845, and located near Lancaster, where he resided for ten years ; then to Iowa Co., Wis., where he lived four years ; returned to Grant Co. again in 1878, located near Beetown. Married in 1870, to Miss Serena Campbell, a daughter of Harrison Campbell ; has four children - Flora L., Thomas C, Frank L., Lulie G.; was Eoad Overseer one term ; was Constable one term in the town of Woodman ; has 50 acres of land, valued at 81,000. Enlisted in the 5th W. V. I., Co. I, afterward Co. B ; was a scout under Gen. Sheridan eighteen months ; marched with Lee as a spy the day before his surrender, and took back to camp a rebel prisoner ; he served three years and four months. Politics, Kepublican.

HARRIET ATKINSON, farming; P. 0. Lancaster; born in Lincolnshire, England, in 1841 ; was a daughter of George Blackburn, and wife of David Atkinson deceased ; came to Grant Co. in 1856. Was married in 1857 ; has a family of five children ; her property is valued at $3,000. Member of the M. E. Church.

GEORGE BARINOHAm, miner. Sec. 35; P. 0. Beetown. The subject of this sketch, better known as old Jodie, was born in 1814, was a son of John and Margaret Baringham, with whom he lived until 22 years of age. He then emigrated to America, locating in the mining regions near Platteville, Wis., where he lived one year ; then to Dubuque, Iowa, for one year, when, returning to Platteville, he lived there but a short period ; then to Red Dog Diggings, near Potosi ; then to Beetown, where there were but three families living at that time. He soon struck a large mine known as the " Long Range " lead, which drew the attention of miners, and in reality made the town ; he also struck the " Jodie " lead at Muscalonge. He married, in 1849, Rosanna Converse, a daughter of Samuel Converse ; has seven children - John, Margaret, George, Melvina, Rosa and Samuel. He has 60 acres of land, valued at f 1,000. He has been Road Overseer one term. Greenback in politics.

BENARD BEIiSCAMPER, farmer and blacksmith, Sec. 10; P. 0. Lancaster; born in Prussia in 1827 ; came to America in 1852, and settled in Chicago ; followed blacksmithing for nearly one year; then moved to Grant Co., Wis., where he has since lived. Was married in 1855, to Miss Emmaranza Bukl, a daughter of Peter Bukl. Has 80 acres of land ; he had the misfortune to lose his house by fire; his loss was SI, 600. Has five children; is a Greenbaeker in politics, and a member of the Catholic Church.

JOHN BISHEIiL, farmer, Sec. 15; P. 0. Lancaster; born Feb. 8, 1819, in England; was a son of Richard Bishell. He left England at the age of 31, and located in La Fayette Co., Wis. ; he followed mining for many years. He married, in 1853, Emma Blackburn, and moved to Grant County, near Beetown, where he has since lived ; he has beea School Treasurer for fourteen years. Has eight children living - Elizabeth, Lucy, Melissa, Amie, Meallie, Nettie, Edward, Frank, and two deceased. He owns 80 acres of land.

EHMANUEL. BISHOP, farmer. Sec. 13; P. 0. Beetown; born in Pike Co., Penn., 1826; was a son of Moses Bishop. He resided with his father until 1833, he then moved to Luzerne County ; lived there for three years, then to Susquehanna County ; lived there sixteen years. He married Miss Stephens in 1852, a daughter of Eliphalet Stephens. Mr. Bishop came to Grant County in 1853, located at Oassville, lived there two years, then to Beetown, where he has lived since. Has nine children - > Aurora, George, John L., Elenora, Frank B., Jerome, Harley, Carrie A. and Lottie. Has been on Town Board one term, Justice of the Peace one term. Owns 140 acres of land. Republican in politics.

GEO. BLACKBOIJRN, farmer, P. 0. Lancaster ; born in 1799, in England, where he lived up to 1846, when he emigrated to America, and settled in La Fayette Co., Wis.; in 1856, he moved to Grant Co., where he has since lived ; he has a farm of 300 acres. He was married at the age of 27, in England, to Miss Nevitte ; they had nine children ; two of his sons were in the late war ; one of them was wounded in battle. Mr. Blackbourn is a Republican in politics, and a member of the M. E. Church.

G. R. BLACKBOURN, farmer. Sec. 4; P. 0. Beetown; was born in 1827, in England; he lived tbprr until 15 yars of agp, then went to New York and lived there thirteen years; he then came to

Wisconsin and settled in La Fayette Co.; lived there until 1859 ; he then came to Grant Co. and located in Beetown, where he has resided since ; in his younger days he worked for wages, but later has become a prosperous farmer. He was married in 1855 to Margaret Beadle, a daughter of Thomas Beadle ; they have raised ten children - Sarah J., Elizabeth M., William H., Victoria E., George E., Frank E., Charles E., CoraE., Lura D. and Edith M. He has 400 acres of land, valued at $6,000. He was Koad Overseer two terms ; has been School Treasurer six terms. In politics, he is a Greenbacker.

JOS!i£PH BROOKEWS, farmer; P. 0. Bloomington ; born in 1841, in Tuscarawas Co., Ohio; was a son of James Brookens ; came to Grant Co., Wis., in 1855 ; settled in Glen Haven. Enlisted in 1862, in Co. J), 33d W. V. I., and served three years; was in seven battles. In 1865, he located in Beetown. He was married the same year to Miss Drusilla Bair ; they have had eight children, six living. He has always been a successful farmer, and has 196 acres of land, valued at $6,000. He is a member of the M. E. Church ; is a Republican.

JOHN P. CASPER, farmer. Sec. 35 ; P. 0. Beetown ; was born in 1820, in Prussia, Germany ; a son of Michael Casper ; he was 26 years of age when he emigrated to America and located in the fertile regions of Grant Co., Wis. He was married in 1852 to Barbara Sike, daughter of Peter Sike; they have eight children - Mary, Peter, Joseph, Willie, Frank, Nichols, Christian and Anna. He has been School Treasurer one term. Has 240 acres of land, valued at $2,500. In politics, he is Democratic ; is a member of the Catholic Church.

DARIUS CHATFIEIiD, farmer; P. 0. Lancaster; was born in 1833 in Wyoming Co., Penn.; was a son of John Chatfield ; came to Grant Co., Wis., in 1855 ; located in Beetown ; in 1862, he moved to Blake's Prairie, and has lived there ever since. He was married in 1869 to Mrs. Phebe Shaw ; they have two children - Betha and Roy C. He owns 40 acres of land, valued at $1,800. Is a Republican.

CHARLES CHAPHAIV, farmer ; P. 0. Bloomington ; born in 1842, in England ; came to Wisconsin in 1867 and located in Grant Co., near Beetown. He was married in 1869 to Miss Anna Magongin ; they have three children. Mr. Chapman is a son of William Chapman, who is well known throughout England. Is a Greenbacker. Has 96 acres of land, valued at $3,500.

MOSES W. JDARNALL, minister and farmer. Sec. 35 ; P. 0. Hurricane Grove ; born in 1810, in Estill Co., Ky., where he lived four years ; moved to Bourbon Co. until 1822, then to Edgar Co., 111., until 1834, thence to Iowa Co., Wis., near Mineral Point ; followed mining ; then to Grant Co., near Centerville ; lived there fourteen years ; moved to Beetown in 1855 ; has 82 acres of land, valued at $1,500. In 1839, married Nancy Booth ; had five children, two of whom are now living - Rachel -J, and James ; one died in infancy, one killed at Gettysburg, another murdered for his money in Nebraska. Politics, Republican. Is a Free- Will Baptist minister. Has been Road Overseer one term.

JL. D. FRENCH, Sr., miner and auctioneer, Beetown ; was born in 1804 in Virginia; lived there until 1831 ; went to New Orleans ; lived there until 1833; followed clerking ; then to Dubuque for three years, then to Iowa City for one year, then to Galena for five years, then to Elizabeth for two years, then to Galena for two years, then to Coon Branch, Wis., one year, then to Shullsburg one year, then to Menomonee one and one-half years, then to Fair Play one year, then to Vinegar Hill two years, then to Rockville two years, Lancaster five years, then to Beetown twenty-two years. Was married in 1847, to Rhoda Pafford, daughter of William and Jane Pafford ; have eight children - Eunice J., Lorenzo D., Mary E., Margaret A., Reuben, Mewrod C, Louette, William A. Politics, Democratic.

JEREMIAH GARNER, farmer. Sec. 27 ; P. 0. Beetown ; born in 1822 at the Salt Works, Gallatin Co., 111.; was a son of Jerred Garner, who was a native of Loudoun Co., Va., and was born in 1792 ; emigrated to Apple River, 111., in 1833 ; lived there for seven years, thence to Lancaster, near Pigeon Diggings, in 1839, where Jerry set out to enjoy the pleasures of the world in his own behalf. He followed mining for sixteen years ; thence to Beetown in 1847, where he has since lived ; has been a farmer, miner and hotel keeper; has been Treasurer of the School Board; has 213 acres of land. Politics, Greenbacker; is a member of the Congregational Church. He was married in 1846, to Winey J. Callis, a daughter of Henry Callis, and sister to Hon. J. B Callis ; she was born in 1831, in North Carolina ; have had nine children - two of whom are living - Mattie J. and Willie G.

WASHINGTON M. GARNER, miner. Sec. 32 ; P. 0. Beetown ; was born in 1825, in Hamilton Co., 111.; was a son of Jarred and Martha Garner. In 1833, he moved to Warren, 111.; resided there until 1839, then to Grant Co.. Wis.; located at Pigeon Diggings, near Lancaster ; was there until 1847, when he moved to Beetown, where he has since lived. When a boy, he attempted to learn the printing business. Was married in 1849, to Mary A. Edwards, a daughter of Mathew Edwards ; have ten children. Has been on Town Board four terms, was Town Treasurer three years. Has been a farmer and hotel-keeper. Politics, Grreenbaoker.

A. Hastford ; came with his father to Grant Co. in 1854 ; began doing for himself at the age of 14 ; followed many difiFerent occupations for a living ; was a school-teacher eight years ; has been a Captain, clerk, cook and roustabout on a steamboat; is a self-made man. Graduated in Louisville, Ky.; he was appointed in charge of the Dispensary ; finally located at Beetown, and began his practice. He was married the 12th of December, 1880, to Miss Carrie E. McDonnell, a daughter of E. S. McDonnell, of Moline, 111.

li. B. HINCH, farmer ; P. 0. Beetown ; born in 1819 ; was a son of William Hinch, of Washington Co., Mo. ; he lived in Missouri twenty-six years ; in 1845, he came to Grant Co., Wis.; has followed farming and mining, but has been the most prosperous in farming. Was married, in 1848, to Miss Mary H. Bushnell, daughter of Henry C. Bushnell ; has eight children, three deceased ; his son Edwin is a good scholar. Is a Democrat.

PETER HOFFMAW, farmer. Sec. 4 ; P. 0. Lancaster ; was born in Germany in 1815 ; came to America in 1833, and settled in Pennsylvania. Married Mrs. Bagler in Ohio; came to Wisconsin in 1847; settled in Benton, La Fayette Co., and followed the shoemaker's trade ; moved to Grant Co. in 1857, and commenced farming, where he has since lived. Is a member of the M. E. Church ; has three children - William, Henry and Louisa. He is a Republican in politics.

C HUTCHINSOlf, lead ore smelter and farmer, Beetown ; born in Swaledale, Yorkshire, Eng., March 30, 1835 ; received a common school education and a partial academic course at Platteville: came to this country in 1848 with his parents, and settled at Dubuque, Iowa; removed to ShuUsburg, Wis., in 1852, and to Beetown in 1868, where he built a smelting furnace ; it is at present the main industry of the place ; he also owns smelting works and furnace at Potosi ; he holds the office of Town Clerk, and has been Chairman for a number of years. Wrote the history of Beetown, which was published in the Herald, and deposited, together with Grant County records, in the centennial box of Grant Co. ; |is at present on the Wisconsin Fish Commission, aud has recently added a fishery to his establishment. Republican in politics ; enterprising and wide-awake to the interests of the county.

ADAM JAMISOIV, farmer. Sees. 29, 31, 32; P. 0. Beetown; born in 1803 in Cabarrus Co., N. C, where he resided until 15 years of age, then to Pike Co., Mo. ; lived there until 1845 ; then to Johnson Co., 111., and, in 1848, he came to Grant Co., Wis. ; located in the village of Beetown. Married, in 1830, to Miss Nancy Sherwood, a daughter of William Sherwood; has been a miner and farmer for many years ; has 120 acres of land ; has six children - James W., John A., Nancy J., Adam W., William H. and Sarah E. Is a member of the Presbyterian Church. Has been Justice of the Peace two terms ; was Constable two terms ; was School Director two terms. Politics, Democratic.

J. A. JOHIVSOSf, farmer. Sec. 13 ; P. 0. Beetown ; was born in 1858 in Waterloo, Grant Co., Wis. ; was a son of G. S. Johnson ; lived with his father until 22 years of age. In 1880, he married Nettie Dixon, a daughter of Samuel and Priscilla Dixon ; she was born in 1860. Mr. Johnson is one of the promising young men of Grant Co. ; his father has been a merchant at Burton for many years. Politics, Republican.

ASTTOW KBTAPP, farmer. Sec. 5 ; P. 0. Bloomington ; born in 1841 in Germany ; came to America in 1847 ; located in Grant Co., Wis., near British Hollow ; after living in Grant Co. for thirteen years he moved to California ; resided there two years, then returned to Grant Co., where he has since lived. Enlisted in 1862, in the 25th W. V. I., Co. H. ; served three years ; he was with Sherman on his first raid on the Meridian. He was married in 1865 to Miss E. Roberts; has four children - Alice L., Perry H., Nettie M., Clay W. Is a Republican. Has 162 acres of land.

THOMAS LAMEY, farmer ; P. 0. Bloomington ; born in 1829 in Ireland ; in 1849, he came to America, and settled in Washington Co., N. Y. ; lived there until 1852, then came to Wisconsin and located in La Fayette County, near ShuUsburg, and came to Grant County in 1857. He married Miss Margaret Foley, of Illinois ; lived in Illinois for thirteen years ; returned to Grant County in 1870, where he has since lived. Has twelve children. Politics, RepubUcan. Member of the Catholic Church.

tr. LiAMSOlV, farmer. Sec. 21, 22, 27 and 32; P. 0. Beetown; born in 1817 in Berkshire Co., Mass. At the age of 21, he went to New York City, where he lived five years, and followed the mercantile business; then to Grant Co. in 1844, and clerked for a firm for Warren & Shinn, dry goods, Platteville; then to Galena, as clerk for Dr. Warren. In the fall of 1845, he came to Beetown; engaged in

-selling dry goods and groceries until 1875 ; then moved to the farm, where he now resides. He was married, in 1849, to Miss Jane Francis, a daughter of James Francis (deceased), in 1853. He was married the second time, in 1854, to Miss Lucy J. Rodgers, a daughter of Amos Rodgers ; has raised eleven children - Herbert G., Carrie H., Fred W., Franklin M., Harley B., Inez M., William B., Earnest 0., D. C, Mary M., Otis P. In politics, a Greenbacker. He has been Town Treasurer for ten years; has held the position of Postmaster of Beetown for eighteen years ; made an unsuccessful run for member of the Assembly of the Second District on the Greenback ticket. He has been a prominent politician for many years ; had the misfortune to lose his dwelling by fire at a loss of 82,000.

ROBERT McCartney, farmer; P. O. Lancaster; born in Washington Co., Penn., in 1824; is a son of Daniel McCartney. He lived in Pennsylvania for eighteen years, th^n went to Ohio, where he was married in 1844, to Anna McCartney. He resided there until 1869, then moved to Grant Co., Wis., and settled near Lancaster. He served three years and one month in the army, in the 11th Ohio, Co. C. Was Road Master one term and Constable one term. Have ten children - Mary A., Maria E., Sarah A., John W., Nansy J., George S., Katie V., Elma J., William W., Charles F. Is a Hepublican.

MONTt^OMERY IHILIiER, farmer ; P. 0. Bloomington ; born in 1842, in Lancaster, Grant Co., Wis. ; was a son of Harvey Miller. He was married in 1864, to Monerdy White ; has but one son, William L. He is the owner of 280 acres of good land, valued at $6,000. Is a Republican. He was a volunteer in the 7th W. V. I., Co. K, where he lost his eyesight.

AARON MOORE, farmer ; P. 0. Lancaster ; born in 1831 in Lancaster Co., Penn. ; is a son of Oaines Moore. He resided in Pennsylvania until 20 years of age ; he lived in Illinois for three years, then went to Wisconsin and located in Clark County ; followed the lumber business for seven years ; thence to Grant County, where he has since lived ; he settled near Beetown. , In 1852, he married Mary A. Blackburn. He was in the army two years and eleven months. Has 63 acres of land, valued at he is a Quaker; his politics. Republican ; has eight children - Alice P., George G., Mary C, Walter C, Henry, Lucy A., J. E. and Willard.

R. IS. MORSE, Postmaster and dealer in drugs, medicines, paints, oils, stationery, groceries) ; P. 0. Beetown ; born in Maine in 1835 ; came to Grant County in 1855, and located in Beetown. Educated in Massachusetts, is an old Grant County school-teacher, having taught fifteen years in the county in an early day, has held the oflice of Town Clerk for a number of years ; appointed Postmaster in 1874 ; all these positions he has filled creditably. Enlisted first in 1862, in the 20th W. V. I., and served one year ; enlisted again in the summer of 1864, in the 43d W. V. I. ; was with his regiment all through the war. Was married in 1859, to Miss Nancy Tindell, by whom he has six children, three sons and three daughters. Has always been in active business, and is a self-made man.

JOHN MYERS, farmer, Sec. 23; P. 0. Beetown ; born in 1826, in Canada; was a son of Michael and Ann Myers ; he became an active young man at the age of 22, and came to Wisconsin and worked in the pinery; then to Taylor Co., Iowa, for two years; came back to Wisconsin and lived one year ; he then went to California, where he lived for one year and a half; moved then to Grant Co., Wis., near Beetown; began farming in 1867. He married Miss Mary J. Immel, a daughter of A. Immel j he went in debt for a large farm, but was prosperous and paid for it ; he raised five children - William M., Philip H., Bertha R., Mary E., Ettie B.; has 240 acres of land. Politics, Republican.

WIJLL.IAM PATTERSON, farmer. Sec. 14 ; P. 0. Bloomington ; born in 1852, in New York ; was a son of Edward and Margaret Patterson ; at the early age of 6 months he emigrated with his parents to ShuUsburg, La Fayette Co., Wis., where they resided two years, thence to Beetown, where he now lives; stayed with his parents untill 23 years of age. Married in 1876, to Ellen Power, a daughter of Patrick and Catharine Power. Is an energetic farmer, and a member of the Catholic Church. Politics, Greenback. Has 180 acres of land, valued at $5,000.