History of Green County, Wisconsin. Together with sketches of its towns and villages, educational, civil, military and political history; portraits of prominent persons, and biographies of representative citizens, Part 102

Author: Union publishing company, Springfield, Ill., pub. [from old catalog]
Publication date: 1884
Publisher: Springfield, Ill., Union publishing company
Number of Pages: 1168

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Edward Flood was born in Ireland in 1826. He came with the family to the United States, and in 1849 to Green county, which has since been his residence. He is now the owner of 146 acres of land, located on section 16, of the town of Brooklyn. In 1857 he was married to Bridget Flannigan, also a native of Ireland. They have had eight children, four of whom are now living-Lizzie, William, James and Maggie. Mr. and Mrs. Flood are members of the Roman Catholic Church.

Austin Melvin was born in Geauga Co., Ohio, Ang. 10, 1842. He came with his parents to Wisconsin and became a resident of the town of Brooklyn. In 1865 he enlisted in company C, 49th Wisconsin, and served until the regi- ment was mustered out of service. He was afterward engaged in the manufacture of cheese in Fayette Co., Iowa. The remainder of his life has been spent on the farm he now owns, consisting of 200 acres adjoining the village of Brooklyn. He has good improvements on his land, and is engaged in general farming. Ile was married April 18, 1880, to Amy M. Blair. They have one son-Maurice B. Mr. Melvin is a Royal Arch Mason, a republican in politics, and has held local offices.

Alonzo Melvin was a native of Cummington, Mass., born Oct. 2, 1794. He grew to manhood in his native State, spending one summer in New York. The year following, accompanied by John Bryant, a brother of William Cullen Bryant, he went to Ohio. One year later he Stephen Swan became a resident of Brooklyn in the fall of 1853, at which date he purchased went to Mississippi, where he remained five years. He then returned to his native State '200 acres of unimproved land on section 19,

and persuaded his parents to remove with him to Ohio. In 1825 he was married to Roenna Lyman. She was at that time a resident of Geauga Co., Ohio, but was born in Massachu- setts. In 1851 Mr. Melvin came to Wisconsin and purchased land in the town of Brooklyn, where he resided until his death in 1873. Mrs. Melvin died in March, 1880. They reared a family of thirteen children, twelve of whom grew to maturity. Those living in 1884 were- Fidelia, Addison S., F. R., Sarah, E. O., Austin A., Edward P. and H. N. Mr. Melvin was a good citizen and a successful farmer. At his death he owned a farm of 475 acres, with excel- lent improvements. Physically he was slim built, and tall, being over six feet in height. Politically he was a republican but took no more interest in politics than to perform his duty as a citizen. His religious connections were with the Presbyterian society.

Samuel Cole was born in Gloucestershire, England, in 1814, learned the trade of bricklay- ing and was married to Winnefred Henshaw. He emigrated to the United States in 1852, came to Wisconsin and settled on section 4, town of Brooklyn. His wife died in 1873. They had two children, both now deceased. In May, 1880, he was married to Mrs. Catharine Shell. They now live on section 29.

S. W. McCreedy is numbered among the pio- neers of 1853. Ile was married in 1859 to Am- arancy Purintun, daughter of David Purin- tun. In 1861 he enlisted in company E,

13th Wisconsin, and served three years, since which time he has followed farming in the town of Brooklyn and now owns the land en- tered by his father-in-law. The children are- William and Sarah. Mr. McCreedy was a re- publican during the war, subsequently voted with the national greenbackers. He is a mem- ber of the Masonic fraternity, of the G. A. R., and has many friends.

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erected his log cabin and started in life anew. He has devoted his time and attention entirely to his farm since that time, and is now the own- er of a fine farm of 280 acres and has good im- provements. He is largely engaged in stock raising. Mr. Swan was born in Cheshire, Eng- land, July 12, 1827, and with his brother, Tay- lor, emigrated to the United States in 1845. He first purchased land in Rock county where his brother still resides. In 1851 he was married to Isabel Taylor and came, two years later, to this county. He is a republican politically and has held the office of chairman of the board. Their children are-Robert, Frances, Mary, Eliza, deceased; William, John, Archie, Ralph, Armmna, Sarah, Walter, James and Charlie. Mrs. Swan is a member of the Presbyterian society.

Henry Kingdon, Sr., was born in Devonshire, England, in 1815. He was married to Mary Caroline Snow, and emigrated to the United States, first stopping in Illinois, from whence he came to the State of Wisconsin. He resided in Dane county one year, then settled in Green county. His death took place in 1875, at which date he resided on section 32, town of Brooklyn, and owned an improved farm of 130 acres. Mrs. Kingdon died in 1883. Mr. and Mrs. Kingdon left five children-Henry, Jr., Mary, James, and John and Jessie, twins. Mr. King- don became a citizen of the United States in 1868, and afterwards voted the democratic ticket. He was a kind father and good neigh- bor.

Henry Kingdon, Jr., was born in Green county on the 2d day of November, 1854, and resided with his parents until the death of his father. In August, 1875, he was united in the holy bonds of matrimony with Eliza Swan. She is a daughter of Stephen and Isabel Swan. He now resides on his father's estate. The chil- dren are-Isabel, Willie, Harry and Robert.

Thomas Crompton came to this county in April, 1854, and first resided in the town of Mount Pleasant, next in Exeter, and subse-

quently settled in the town of Brooklyn, where he now resides on section 30. He owns 200 acres and is engaged in general farming. He was born in Lancasterhire, England, July 3, 1830. His parents were James and Betsey Crompton. The father emigrated to the United States in 1847, and one year later the mother with two of her children followed. They first lived in Ohio, from whence they came to Green county. In 1854 Thomas Crompton was married to Magan Miley, a native of Ireland. The chil- dren are-Rachel, Thomas, Mary Ann, Charles, Robert, James, (deceased) Jessie and Helen.

D. O. Lockwood was born near Attica, N. Y., July 28, 1830. His parents were Horace and Maria Lockwood. July 28, 1850, Mr. Lockwood was married to Maria E. Andrews. He resided in Wyoming county until 1855, when he came to Wisconsin and became a resident of Brook- lyn. He gave his attention to farming until 1875, when on account of failing health he moved into the village of Brooklyn and en- gaged as clerk in a general store. His wife died March 19, 1879, leaving three children- Serepta P., Mary E. and Fred S. In 1878 he re- turned to his farm, and in March of that year, was married to Hannah M. Slauson, then of Rock county, but a native of Orange Co., N. Y. By this marriage two children have been born -Edith L. and Frank M. In 1879 Mr. Lock- wood sold his farm and again removed into the village, and has since been engaged as a travel- ing salesman. Politically he adheres to the re- publiean party. He has served as town treas- urer and has been a member of the M. E. Church since 1857.

William Darkin came to this county in December, 1854, and settled on section 21, of the town of Brooklyn, where he has since given his attention to farming. He now owns 140 aeres of land. He was born in England, in October, 1816, where in his youth, he learned the trade of plumber, glazier and painter. IIe was married to Mary Ann Candler. IIe left England on account of poor health, being af-

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flicted with the gout, and came to America. He returned to England, on a visit, in 1880, but found that great changes had taken place during his absence, and he even failed to recognize his own brother. Mrs. Darkin died in the fall of 1881, leaving one daughter -Mary Ann. Mr. Darkin is a member of the M. E. Church, and a republi- can in politics. Mary Ann was married to Wil- liam Winter, who died in the United States service, during the War of the Rebellion. She was afterwards married to William Buff.

E. T. Wing came to the State of Wisconsin, in 1854. He first stopped in Evansville, where he worked at his trade, (carpenter) building the Congregational church and other buildings in that place. In January, 1855, he became a res- ident of Green county, settling on section 2, of Brooklyn, where he had previously purchased eighty acres of unimproved land, upon which he has since resided, engaged in farming, and also, at different intervals, working at his trade. He now owns 205 acres of land, adorned with good improvements. Mr. Wing is a native of Addison Co., Vt., born Nov. 13, 1822. Hegrew to manhood, and learned his trade in his native State. Hle subsequently lived in various places previous to his coming to Wisconsin. In Sep- tember, 1847, he was married to Sarah A. Ward, also a native of Vermont. They have three children-Allen J., Genie, now the wife of Willis Searles, and Ada. Mr. Wing is a repub- lican and has held local office.

George Winter came into the county in 1855, and purchased sixty acres on section 12, of Brooklyn, and eighty acres in Rock county. This land was entered by A. Tupper, but Mr. Winter purchased it of Harvey Church. There was some of the land broken, but the improvements were very meagre at that time. The place is now adorned with a fine residence and good barns. Mr. Winter now owns 200 acres, and his son, Alfred, forty acres. Mr. Winter was born in Suffolk, England, Jan. 12, 1827. His parents were John and Sarah Winter. He remained in his native country until 1854, then emigrated to

the United States and first settled in Rock Co., Wis. In 1855, he was married to Elizabeth Winter, also a native of England. They have four children living-Alfred, Walter, Nellie and Earnest. Mr. Winter is a member of the M. E. Church.

J. W. Brewer came to this county with his parents, Jeremiah and Mahala (Croy) Brewer, in 1844. At this time, he was but nine years old. He was born in Rensselaer Co., N. Y., Jan. 20, 1835. He resided with the family in the town of Albany, and in 1857, was united in marriage with Lucy Jane Peckham, who is a daughter of Abel and Adah Peckham, and was born in Chautauqua Co., N. Y., June 19, 1837. In Jan- uary, 1858, Mr. Brewer settled on section 33, Brooklyn, where he has since followed farming, and now owns 214 acres, the greater part of which is nicely improved. Politically he is a republican, but not a strict party man. The children are- - Lettie, Elmer E., Eddie L., J. Grant, Janie M., Rufie J. C., deceased, and an infant son.

Gaylord Lockwood came to this county in 1857, and in 1858 was married to Elsie A. Flint, daughter of John Flint. In 1873 he went to Minnesota, and remained eighteen months, then returned to Green county and now resides on section 32, of Brooklyn, where he owns eighty acres. Their children are-Fred, Mary, Carrie, Frank and Ellen. Mr. Lockwood was born in Jefferson Co., N. Y., Feb. 24, 1834. He went to Ohio in 1852, from whence he came to Green county. He is a member of the democratic party.

W. W. Young came to this county in 1859, and the same year was married to Margaret Dobbs, a daughter of Jeremiah and Susannah (Loring) Dobbs. He was then engaged in farm- ing in Spring Grove. In 1866 he came to Brooklyn and purchased a farm near Attica, upon which he settled. He subsequently rented his farm and engaged for about three years in a general mercantile business at Attica, being in partnership with C. D. W. Leonard a portion

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of the time. He then returned to his farm, and has since been extensively engaged in stock raising. His farm contains 317 acres, and his improvements are among the best in town. Mr. Young was born in Cattaraugus Co., N. Y., Oct. 24, 1837, and is a son of Robert and Jane Ann (Beam) Young, who came to Wisconsin in 1839, and settled in Walworth county, where they spent the remainder of their lives. The subject of this sketch went, in 1856, to Waupaca county, from whence he came to Green county. Politically he is a national greenbacker, but was formerly a democrat. He has been chair- man of his town, and held other local offices. He is a member of the United Brethren Church. Mr. and Mrs. Young have had six children, five of whom are living-Porter H., Jerry R., Frank, Ida May and Willie H. Their third child, Wil- liam W., died Jan. 21, 1864. The children are all at home except his eldest son, Porter, who went to Idaho in the spring of 1881, where he has been engaged in the mining business up to the present time.

George Gabrey, in 1860, purchased eighty acres on section 32, land formerly owned by Edward Walker, where he has since resided and followed farming. In 1865 he enlisted in company G, of the 49th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, and served until fall. He was then discharged on account of sickness, from the effects of which he has not recovered. Ile is a native of Canada, born in November, 1823. He learned the trade of mason and stone cut- ting in the State of New York. At the age of nineteen years he went to the State of New York, and was married in Oneida county, of that State, in 1840, to Jane Kelley, a daughter of Benjamin and Elizabeth Kelley, who after- wards became early settlers of Green Co., Wis. Mr. and Mrs. Gabrey have two children- Nancy, wife of James Fryer, and Emogene, wife of William Lormer.

George Hollerbush settled on section 18, town of Brooklyn, in 1866, where he still resides and owns 180 acres. He was born in Pennsylvania,

Jan. 8, 1816. In 1830 the family removed to Ohio. In 1843 George came to Wisconsin, and first stopped at Fort Atkinson. He afterwards purchased a farm near Madison, from whence he came to Green connty. He was married in 1846 to Susanna Fascett, born in Allegany Co., N. Y., in 1818. They have nine children- Jacob, George, John, Sarah, Elliott, Caroline, Violette, William and Rosanna.

John Dalrymple is a native of Green Co., Penn., born Nov. 25, 1819. His parents, Lewis and Mary (Headley) Dalrymple, were natives of New Jersey. In 1827 they removed to Jef- ferson Co., Ohio, and engaged in farming. Here the subject of this sketch was educated in the common schools, and on the 3d day of Feb- ruary, 1842, was united in marriage with Selina L. Newell, who was born in Ohio Aug. 14, 1826. Mr. Dalrymple was at that time engaged in farming, but a few years later he commenced dealing in horses, buying in Ohio and selling in Philadelphia. He was thus employed until 1850. Then, accompanied by his wife and four children, he came to Wisconsin, making the journey with a good team and carriage. He chose Belleville, Dane county, for a location, and in the fall of said year erected a dwelling house, which was built of pine lumber hauled from Milwaukee. This was the first pine house in Belleville. In the fall of the same year he purchased 400 acres of land, for which he paid $1,500, and which increased in value so that in a few years he sold a portion of it for $100 per acre. In 1859 he sold his property and pur- chased a farm near Madison. At the breaking ont of the war he commenced buying horses for the government, which he continued about four years, in which enterprise he was successful financially. In 1864 he purchased 360 acres on section 18, town of Brooklyn, upon which he settled. It was covered with timber, but he made numerous improvements, and soon had one of the finest stock farms in the county. Here he resided in 1884, surrounded by all the comforts necessary to make home pleasant, but

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he has become weary of farming and therefore sold his farm for $35 per acre, agreeing to give possession in 1885. Mr. Dalrymple is a man who tips the scales at 190 pounds, and possesses a vast amount of energy. He is prompt in the fulfillment of his obligations, and always does with all his might whatever he undertakes. Ile became a Mason when twenty-one years of age, and is at present a member of Dayton Lodge, No. 198. He is also a member of the I. O. O. F. In his religious views he is liberal. Politi- cally he has always been a democrat, although his father was a strong whig. He has never aspired to office, but has been chosen chairman of the town board, which position he accepted more to please his friends than to gratify his own desires. Mr. and Mrs. Dalrymple have had nine children, three of whom died in in- fancy, and their eldest son, Lewis, died in June, 1882, at the age of thirty-two years, leaving a wife and four sons. Their five children living at present are-Harriet E., Mary E., Sarah J., D. S. and J. F .; all married and settled for themselves, leaving their parents in their old age in prosperity, peace and quietness.

Louis from sickness while in the service. D. H. enlisted in the same company and regiment, company B, of the 11th Wisconsin Volunteer In fantry, and was wounded at the battle of Vicks- burg, May 22, 1863. On his recovery he was transferred to the veteran corps and served until September, 1864. He then went to Clermont, Iowa, and engaged in general merchandising one year. In the fall of 1866 he came to Brooklyn and dealt in grain for eight years. He also built the hotel and ran the same until 1879. He then purchased his present farm of 142 acres, located on sections 10 and 11. Mr. Glid- den has been twice married, first in the fall of 1865, to Elizabeth Thomson, of Madison, who died May 23, 1869, leaving one daughter, three days old at the date of her mother's death. Her name is-Lizzie A., and she now resides with her father. July 10, 1870, Mr. Glidden was married to Jennie M. Doolittle, daughter of Ezra and Jane (Potter) Doolittle. They have three children -- Ida May, Burton H. and Ezra A. Mr. Glidden is a member of the re- publican party, and has been justice of the peace nine years.

D. II. Glidden became a resident of the State C. M. Fuller, son of M. H. and Mary E. Ful- ler, was born in North Ferrisburg, Vt., March 21, 1849, and resided in that State until 1868. In that year he came to Wisconsin with his parents, and has, since that time, been a resi- dent of Green county. Feb. 17, 1875, he was married to Maggie Montgomery, daughter of C. A. and Mary Montgomery. They have one daughter-Florence Ina. Mr. Fuller now re- sides on section 14, of the town of Brooklyn. He is a republican politically, and has served as town treasurer and supervisor. when but five years old. He was born in Or- leans Co., N. Y., in 1836, on the 14th day of June. His father, Andrew Glidden, was a na- tive of New Hampshire. The farm on which he was born has been owned by Gliddens, his ancestors, for more than 200 years. Andrew Glidden was married in the State of New York to Mahala Crosby, a native of that State. In 1842 the family came to Wisconsin and were pioneers in Kenosha county. Eight years later they removed to Dane county and settled near Oregon, where the parents died, the father.in 1867, and the mother in 1864. They reared M. H. Fuller became a resident of this county in 1868, and soon after purchased 160 acres of land on sections 11 and 14, of Brooklyn, and has since been engaged in farming. He was born in Bristol, Vt., where he grew to manhood. In his youth he learned the carpenter and nine children, three of whom were in the ser- vice during the War of the Rebellion-D. H., Jacob N. and Lysander H. Jacob N. died at New Orleans from the effects of wounds re- ceived at the battle of Vicksburg, twelve balls piercing his clothing. Lysander HI. died at St. | joiner's trade, which he followed in his native

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State until he came to Wisconsin. He was mar- ried in 1846 to Mary Ward, a native of Al- bany Co., N. Y. They have three children- Cassius, Euphemia M. and Ella G.

Henry Smith, son of W. R. and Ann D. Smith, was born in the town of Brooklyn, Green Co., Wis., Oct. 6, 1849. He has always been a resident of his native town. June 22, 1871, he was married to Mary Dean, of Brooklyn, but a native of Pennsylvania. They have one daugh- ter-Effie A. Mr. Smith is a republican and has served two years as town treasurer, and seven years as clerk.

Peter DeRemer has resided in the State of Wisconsin since 1843. In that year his father, Jacob DeRemer and family, stopped in Racine county, and in the fall, settled in Walworth county. In 1847 they removed to Rock county, from whence they came to Green county and located in the town of Brooklyn. Jacob DeRe- mer was born in the State of New York, where he spent his younger days, and was married to Gittie Runkle. After his marriage he remained in New York until 1843. They had nine chil- dren, eight of whom came with them to Green county. The following named were living in 1884-Margaret, Mary, Peter, Cornelius, John and James. Peter, the subject of this sketch, was born in New York, and, as before stated, came with his parents to Rock county, where in 1853 he was married to Clista Domy, a native of Vermont. On the 12th of September, 1855,

his son Peter was born, and on the 27th of the same month his wife died. In October, 1856, he was married to Rosa Domy. Nine children have been born to them, of whom seven are now living-Jennie, Albert, Frank, Gittie, Philip, Rosa and Queenie. Mr. DeRemer is in- dependent in politics, but takes little interest in political affairs. He now resides in Brooklyn, where he owns 340 acres of land, with first class improvements.

Edwin P. Blair, when but a lad of thirteen years, accompanied by his brother, James W., two years younger than he, came with an uncle to Oregon, Dane Co., Wis., in April, 1850, fol- lowed by his mother, Mrs. Polly Blair (a widow) and sister Amy M, in June of the same year. As a resident of Oregon, Dane county and Brook- lyn, Green county and vicinity, Edwin P. grew to manhood, and in June, 1881, married Mary J. McPherson, who was born and reared in Spring Dale, Dane Co., Wis. Mr. Blair is en- gaged in insurance and agency business, and now resides on a beautiful eminence just north of the village of Brooklyn, where he owns five acres of land; it being in the extreme northeast corner of Green county. Edwin P. was born in Girard, Erie Co., Penn., March 2, 1837. His father, Robert Blair, died July 1, 184], leaving his mother a widow, who reared her three chil- dren and now lives with them. Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Blair have one child, a daughter-('lara McPherson.

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CHAPTER XXX.

TOWN OF CADIZ.

The town of Cadiz comprises the southwest corner of Green county, embracing congressional township 1 north, range 6 east, of the fourth prin- cipal meridian. It is bounded on the north by the town of Jordan; on the east by Clarno; on the west by Lafayette Co., Wis .; and on the south by Stephenson Co., Ill. The surface of the town is somewhat broken, the soil generally consisting of a rich black loam. Some clay is found in portions of the town, and in the northern part the soil is of a lighter qual- ity, containing much sand. As a whole the town is scarcely excelled in the county for fertil- ity of soil. Along the streams the land is fre- quently low, and liable to overflow in times of high water. These lower lands afford excellent pasturage, and an abundance of hay. The gen- eral excellence of this town for agricultural pur- poses is indicated by its large assessed valua- tion. This town excells in the quantity and quality of its timber. Nearly the entire surface of the town east of the river was originally heavily tinibered. About all of the deciduous native tim- ber of the county is found here. A large propor- tiou of the timber, of course, has been removed, as is attested by the large number of beautiful farms that are found here, and especially since the advent of the railroad which furnished a ready and convenient market for wood and timber, has the destruction of the timber been carried on.

The streams of this town are numerous and important. The principal water course is the Pecatonica river, which flows across nearly the entire western portion of the town. This

stream enters the town from the west by way of section 6, flowing in an irregular southeast- erly course to the south-central part of section 5, where it receives the waters of Skinner creek. It then flows due west for a short distance, and from thence in an irregular southerly course to leave the town by way of section 33, near the village of Martin, where its waters are utilized for milling purposes. This stream receives several branches in this town, the most impor- tant of which is Skinner creek, which flows across sections 3, 4, 5 and 8. From the latter section it flows back to section 5, and makes confluence with the Pecatonica. Numerous springs, giving rise in some instances to con siderable streams, are found.

EARLY SETTLEMENT.

The earliest settlers of this town were from the mining regions of this State, farther west. The first settler of Cadiz was George Lot, who settled on the southeast quarter of section 36, in 1834. Lot came directly from the mines, where he had gone previous to the Black Hawk War. He was originally from the State of Pennsylvania. He remained here but a short time then moved to near Winslow, Ill , where he built a saw mill. Later he became crazy and hung himself.

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History of Green County, Wisconsin. Together with sketches of its towns and villages, educational, civil, military and political history; portraits of prominent persons, and biographies of representative citizens, Part 102

Author: Union publishing company, Springfield, Ill., pub. [from old catalog] Publication date: 1884 Publisher: Springfield, Ill., Union publishing company Number of Pages: 1168

Author: Union publishing company, Springfield, Ill., pub. [from old catalog]
Publication date: 1884
Publisher: Springfield, Ill., Union publishing company
Number of Pages: 1168