History of Iowa County, Wisconsin, Part 140

Author:
Publication date: 1881
Publisher: Chicago, Western Historical Company
Number of Pages: 958

USA > Wisconsin > Iowa County > History of Iowa County, Wisconsin > Part 140

Note: The text from this book was generated using artificial intelligence so there may be some errors. The full pages can be found on Archive.org (link on the Part 1 page).

NICHOLAS RICHARDS, deceased ; was born in Cornwall, England, Ang. 11, 1821 ; came to Wisconsin in 1847 ; worked with the Linden Mining Company until 1860, when he moved on a farm of 80 acres ; he owned at time of death 160 acres, with fine improvements ; died April 2, 1874. A man always interested in education, and a member of the Methodist Church ; he held the office of Steward ; his wife, Ann Stephens, was born in Corwall, England, Oct. 18, 1821 ; they were married 1845, and had nine children-Mary A , now Mrs. W. H. Baker ; William C., Linden ; John, on the place; Matthew H., teacher ; Elizabeth, Charles N., in Spencer, Clay Co., Iowa ; Kate and Joseph H., at home ; Elizabeth, deceased. In politics, he was a Republican.

PETER RIGGER, farmer, Sec. 33; P. O. Mineral Point ; was born in Luxemberg, Germany in 1835; came to Wisconsin in 1857; now owns 200 acres of well-improved land. His wife, Kathrine Hillier, was born in Luxemberg, Germany, in 1841. They were married in 1866 ; they have six children- Nicholas, Martha, Anna, Joseph, William, May. In politics, Democrat. In religion, Catholic.

G. RULE, farmer, Sec. 5; P. O. Linden ; he was born in Cornwall, England, in 1847 ; he came to America with his parents; he now owns 275 acres of well-improved land. His wife, Elizabeth, daughter of William Mitebell, of Mineral Point, was born in Mineral Point in 1847. They were married in 1868, and have six children-Joseph H., Walter R., Wilber, Jasper, Minnie Mable and Garfield. In politics, Mr. R. is Republican. In religion, a believer.

JAMES J. RULE, farmer, Sec. 5 ; P. O. Linden ; was born in Cornwall, England, in 1830 ; came to America in 1836 with his parents, who settled in Linden, near the mines ; his father entered 60 aeres, and owned 293 acres, and 30 in mineral land, when he died in 1861 ; his mother is still living ; James owns 180 acres of land with good improvements. His wife, Elizabeth J. Smith, was born in Linden in 1851. They were married in 1868; they have four children-James L., George S., Lena, Mary L. In politics, Republican, and a liberal believer.

JAMES R. RULE, farmer, Sec. 31 ; P. O. Linden ; was born in Cornwall, England, in 1828 ; came to America in 1840 with his parents, and settled in Lindeu, near the mines; went to California in 1854, and returned in 1864, then bought 120, then 40, and now owns 160 acres of good land, on which he has made the improvements ; he has a good barn, 20x26, hog house, 40x10x10x38. His wife, Susan Tregoning, was born in Cornwall, England, in 1838 ; came to America with an aunt and uncle, and settled in Scales Mound, Jo Daviess Co., Ill., then moved to Shullsburg, La Fayette Co., Wis., and then to Bloom- field, Iowa Co., and lived with her cousin John Tregoning until 1863. They were married in 1867 ; have no children. Mr. R. is a Republican and believer. Has been Town Treasurer and Assessor.

JOHN RULE, farmer, Sec. 30; P. O. Linden ; was born in Cornwall, England, July 4, 1825 ; came to America in 1840 with his parents, and in 1850 he went to California, returned in 1853, and kept

914

BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES:

the hotel at Linden for seventeen years ; then bought and now owns 80 acres of well-improved land. His wife, Mary Ann Gribbell, was born in Cornwall, England, in 1835 ; came to this country with her parents in 1848. They were married in 1857, and have nine children-George, Charles, William, Mary Ann, Elizabeth, Grace, living; William, John, Wesley, infant son, deceased. In politics, Mr. R. is a Repub- lican. In religion, liberal believer.

STEPHEN RULE, farmer, Sec. 5; P. O. Linden ; born in Linden in 1848 ; owns 275 acres of land, and has made part of the improvements. His wife, Elizabeth Stephens, was born in Linden in 1849. They were married in 1867; they have six children-Margaret, Jeremiah. John, Elizabetb, Lula Bell and Esmerelda. In politics, Mr. R. is a Republican. In religion, a believer.

WILLIAM RULE, Jr., farmer, Sec. 32 ; P. O. Linden ; was born in Cornwall, England, in 1830 ; came to America with his parents; owns 160 acres of land ; went to California in May, 1852, and returned in 1862. His wife, Ann Thomas, was born in Wales Nov. 16, 1843 ; came to America in 1845. They were married in 1867 ; have nine children-William, Nathan, Margaret N., Lusa, Farwell, Ruth, David ; James died Dec. 29, 1879; infant son. In politics, Mr. R. is a Republican. In religion, believer.

HENRY SAMPSON, farmer, Sec. 22; P. O. Linden; born in Cornwall, England, in 1815 ; came to America in 1842, and in May, arrived at Mineral Point, and remained there until 1848, when he bought 80 acres of land and built a cabin ; now owns 540 acres of well-improved land ; house, 39x18, barn, 43x30, 16-foot posts. His wife, Elizabeth Baker, was born in Cornwall, England. They were mar- ried in 1848 ; have four children-E. F., now Mrs. Watkins, in Linden; S. H., in Audubon Co., Iowa ; D. D., in Andubon Co., Iowa ; John B. at home. In politics, Republican. In religion, Methodist. Has been Pathmaster twenty-five years, and Justice of the Peace. Has been an active temperance worker for over forty years. When he in company with Phillip Allen and James Toay came to Mineral Point, they only had left about 15 cents. In the time of Mr. Sampson holding the office of Justice, a young man, wishing to be married, called on him, and, having no money, he married them, and, the young man seeing some very nice beans, so informed Mr. S., and he replied that he would give them a peck to begin life with.

MICHAEL SAMPSON, farmer, Sec. 19; P. O. Linden; born in Cornwall, England, in 1823 ; came to Wisconsin in 1845; engaged in the mines; owns 160 acres of land, on which he has made the improvements. His wife, Elizabeth Wearing, was born in Cornwall, England, in 1828; mar- ried in 1844 and died in 1860, leaving eight children-Henry (deceased), George M., Richard William, Mary M., Cyrus, Lewis M., Lucy, Francis J. (deceased). His second wife, Ann N. Little, was born in Cornwall, England, Aug. 6, 1840; married in 1860 ; they have six children-Elizabeth, Minnie, Fannie, Lottie, Lena, Kattie. In politics, Mr. S. is a Republican ; is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Has been a member of the Town Board three times, Chairman two terms, and Treasurer of School District No. 10.

RICHARD S. SMITH, of the firm of Smith Bros., dealers in general stock, Linden ; was born in Linden June 22, 1842; lived at home until 21 years of age; then went to Virginia City, Nev., in the mines and remained there two years ; then went to Idaho City, and then to Central City and remained thirteen months; returned to Linden and then to the home farm Sept. 13, 1863. He engaged in business, and was appointed Postmaster in February, 1878. His wife, Susa M. Heathcock, was born in Linden April 12, 1838, and is the daughter of W. Heathcock ; they were married Jan. 1, 1868, and have five children-William M., Albert R .; Richard J., Mabel E., Dora L. In politics, Republican. and Methodist in religion. Has been Chairman of the Town Board, District Clerk, School Director three years. Member of the A., F. & A. M .; S. W. of Linden Lodge, No. 206, also a member of the Min- eral Point Chapter, No. 6.

JAMES STEPHENS, farmer, Sec. 11 ; P. O. Mineral Point; born in Cornwall, England in 1814; came to America in 1842, and lived in Pennsylvania; then, in the fall of 1842, came to Wis- consin ; worked in the mines; returned to England in 1843, in the fall, and remained until 1848; returned to America and came to Wisconsin, where he remained until 1851, when he went to California ; was in the mines ; in 1853, returned to Wisconsin ; bought and now owns 160 acres of land. His first wife was Jane Enner, a native of Cornwall, England ; married in 1839 and died in 1876, leaving eleven children. His second wife, Eliza Thomas, was born in Cornwall, England; married in 1877. and they had one child, Albert. In politics, Republican ; in religion, believer. Has been Pathmaster. His wife has one child by former marriage.

RICHARD STEPHENS, farmer, Sec. 35; P. O. Dodgeville; born in England in 1837; came to America in 1845 with his parents, and then to Wisconsin; his father now resides in Montford,

915

TOWN OF LINDEN.

Grant Co., Wis. Owns 260 acres of land, with fine spring, house, barn and buildings. His wife was Phillis Eddy ; her parents were natives of England, and came to this county early ; married in 1866; no children. In politics, Republican ; in religion, liberal believer.

J. W. TAYLOR, attorney at law; was born in La Fayette Co., Wis., April 6, 1851; he studied law at Lancaster, Wis., in 1875-76; graduated in 1876, in December ; the Dodgeville Chronicle of Oct. 15, 1880, says : " The nomination of Mr. Taylor, of Linden, was one eminently fit to be made by a convention having at heart the best interest of the people; Mr. Taylor is a young man who has acquired an education through his own exertions, and during the few years of his practice in this county has risen steadily in public estcem, as true worth is always sure to do; honest, studious, industrious, manly, the various legal interests of the county will be eminently safe in his keeping." His wife, Margaret Osborn, was born in Iowa County in 1856, and married in 1879; they have one child-Margaret, born in 1880. In politics, Republican ; member of the M. E. Church ; has been Town Clerk.

NICHOLAS THOMAS, farmer, Sec. 6; P. O. Mineral Point; born in Cornwall, Eug., in 1824, and came to Wisconsin in 1847; worked in the mines; went to Colorado in 1852; worked in the mines; returned in 1858, and bought 80 acres, and now owns 380 acres of improved land, with fine stone house and things in good repair, and fine graded stock ; his wife was Susana Bennett, born in Cameron, Cornwall, Eng .; came to America with her parents at the age of 5 years. They were married in 1850, and have four children-Anna (now Mrs. Skillacorn), William, George, Elizabeth. In politics, Repub- lican ; in religion, Methodist, and Trustee in the church.

JOSEPH THOMPSON, farmer, Sec. 30; P. O. Mineral Point ; born in Alston, Cumber- land, Eng., in 1816; came to America in 1841; to Wisconsin in 1844; worked in the mines; in 1860, bought and now owns 120 acres of land ; has made the improvements ; his wife, Isabell Stevensou, was born in Alston, Cumberland, Eng. They were married in 1837, and have bad nine children-Charlotte (now Mrs. Noel), John, Robert, Sarah Elizabeth, Joseph, Logan, Mary Ann, Margret Jane, George (died in 1841). In politics, Democrat ; in religion. Latter-Day Saint, and was driven from Nauvoo, Ill., at the time of the Mormon excitement.

JOSEPH H. THOMPSON, farmer, See. 20; P. O. Mineral Point ; born at Nauvoo, Ill., in 1845 ; came to Wisconsin in 1844 with his parents ; owns 80 acres of land; his wife, Mary Jane Brown, was born at Lost Grove, Wis, in 1854. They were married in 1874; they have two children- Lillie Gertrude, born in 1877, and Willie Elmer, born in 1878; in politics, Mr. T. is a Democrat; in religion, believer ; has been School Director.

THOMAS TONKIN, Sr., farmer ; Sec. 14; P. O. Mineral Point; born in Rudruth, Cornwall, Eng., in 1814; came to America in 1845, and went to Lake Superior; worked in the copper mines ; came to Wisconsin in 1846, and was employed in the mines at Dodgeville; he then bought 40 acres ; now owns 460 acres of land ; has made all of the improvements from the wild land; his wife, Cathrine Barnett, was born in County Cork, Ireland, in 1820. They were married in 1844, and have had twelve children, eight living-Thomas, Mary Ann (now Mrs. Dulan), John (deceased), Benjamin (near home), Kathrine (at home), William, Stephen, Francis, George (deceased), Sarah, infant (deceased), infant (deceased). In politics, Democrat ; in religion, Presbyterian ; has been School Director, Treasurer and Pathmaster.

WILLIAM TREMAIN, farmer, Sec. 31; P. O. Linden ; was born in Cornwall, England, in 1835 ; came to this country in 1855 ; owns 120 acres of land, and has made the improvements. His wife, Mary Ann Harris, was born in Cornwall, England, in 1835; she came to this country with her parents. They were married in 1864; have four children-John, Francis May, William Henry, Charles. In politics, Mr. T. is a Republican ; in religion, a believer.

ROBERT VIAL, farmer, Sec. 9 ; P. O. Linden ; was born in Cornwall, England, March 25, 1810 ; came to America, and Linden, in 1837; worked in the mines and at farming ; owns 170 acres of well-improved land. His wife, Grace Pryor, is a native of Cornwall, England; was born in 1814; came to America in 1838. They were married in 1835; have six children -- William, Elizabeth (now Mrs. Rule), Susan, Mary, Robert, Jane (now Mrs. Kislingburg). In politics, Mr. V. is a Republican ; is a local preacher in the Primitive Methodist Church, and a class-leader.

WILLIAM VIAL, farmer, See. 9; P. O. Linden ; was born in Cornwall, England, in 1837 ; came to America in 1847, with his parents, who were early settlers; they are now deceased. William owns 80 acres of land. His wife, Harriett Jane Rule was born in Cornwall, England, and came to this county with her brother. They were married in 1858; they had five children-Richard, Mary J., Robert, Har- riett and Mira. In politics, Mr. V. is a Republican ; in religion, a liberal believer.

916

BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES:

WILLIAM F. VIVIAN, farmer, Sec. 1; P. O. Mineral Point. He was born in Mineral Point, of English parents, March 22, 1840. His father started him at farming, with 200 acres of land, in 1860; since then, William has built a fine barn 32x46, with basement of fine cut stone, and a fine house, two stories, 24x34. His wife, Mary Evens, was born in Cornwall, England, and came to this country with her parents, who were old settlers of Mineral Point ; she was born July 26, 1842. They were married on July 26, 1862 ; she died June 4, 1863 ; left one child-Mary F., born May 16, 1863. His second wife, E. E. Skillicorn, was born on the Isle of Man July 4, 1845 ; came to America in 1859. They were married Nov. 5, 1863, and they have five children-Francis J. (deceased), Annie T., Fannie J., Annis S .; Lilly May, born April 12, 1878. In politics, he is a Republican, in religion a Primitive Methodist.

CHARLES S. WESTON, farmer, Sec. 28 ; P. O. Linden ; born in Hampshire, England, 1818; came to America, 1840, and lived in Pennsylvania until 1846; came to Wisconsin; bought 80 acres of land, built the old cabin ; now owns 220 acres, with good house. His wife, Anna Avenabl, born in Berkshire, England, in 1828; came to America in 1840 ; married in 1850, and they have eight children- Nellie, Walter, Millie, Emma, Libbie, Albert, Willie and Hattie Bell, died 1869. In politics, Republican. In religion, Advent. Has been Assessor and Justice of the Peace.

EDWARD WESTON, farmer, See. 21; P. O. Linden ; born in Hampshire, England, 1817 ; came to America, 1840, and resided in Pennsylvania until 1846, when he came to Wisconsin, and bought 80 acres of land-he now owns 110, with fine house and improvements. His wife, Mary E. Titus, was born in Delaware Co., N. Y., in 1830, and married in 1857 ; have one adopted child-Mamie Kneal. In polities, Republican, and in religion, Advent. Has been Clerk and Justice of the Peace.

STEPHEN WILKINS, farmer, Sec. 30; P. O. Mineral Point; was born in Baydon, Wiltshire, England, in 1837; came to Wisconsin in 1848. Enlisted io Co. I, 7th W. V. I .; was dis- charged April, 1863, and returned to Wisconsin, bought 80 and now owns 105 acres of land, on which he has made all of the improvements; he has a house, 25x14, with wing, 14x25; barn 26x38, 16-foot posts, stone basement, 8-foot. His wife, Ellen Baxter, was born in Berkshire, England, in 1844, and came to America in 1855. They were married in 1863, and have two children-Joseph W., born April 14, 1864; Annie L., born Aug. 14, 1872. In politics Mr. W. is a Republican ; in religion, a liberal.

BENJAMIN WILLIAMS, farmer, See. 18; P. O. Mineral Point; was born in North Wales, Angleshire, Aug. 12, 1825; came to America in 1845, and to Waukesha Co., Wis., in 1848; thenee to Mineral Point, where he engaged in teaming and working in a shop ; then, in 1849, to South Diggings ; in 1852, bought 240 acres of land, and built the old cabin-now owns 190 acres of land, with house 18x30, two stories. His wife was Hannah Davis, born in Pembrokeshire, South Wales, May 6, 1836 ; came to America with her parents, and settled in Pottsville, Penn .; married in 1852. They have had twelve children-one infant, deceased ; John, born June 26, 1854, died Oet. 26, 1854; John, born Aug. 12, 1855, died Nov. 23, 1858; Mary, born in 1857, and now Mrs. William J. Powell ; Elizabeth, born March 12, 1860; Hannah, born June 29, 1862; John, born Feb. 13, 1865; William, born April 2, 1867; Phebe, born Dec. 2, 1869; Thomas, born June 17, 1872; Annie, born July 8, 1875 ; Ellen, born June 25, 1878. Has held the office of Clerk two terms and Supervisor three years. Is a Repub Jiean and a member of the Calvinistie Methodist Church, of which he has been Trustee for nine years.

JAMES WILLIAMS, farmer, Sec. 28; P. O. Mineral Point; was born in Cornwall, England, in 1823 ; came to America and Pennsylvania in 1850, and to Wisconsin in 1853; owns 140 aeres of land. His wife, Margaret Colvert, a native of England, was born in 1834, and married, in 1850, Mr. Hillery, now deceased, by whom she had five children-Sarah J., Henry, Mary Ann, Maggie and Ella-and in 1867, was married to Mr. Williams. By this union there are also five children-James I., Millie B., Nora E., Willie L. and Clara L. In polities Republican, and religion Methodist.

917

TOWN OF MIFFLIN.

JAMES ALTON, farmer, Sec. 21 ; P. O. Mifflin; was born in Wisconsin Oct. 23, 1848; lived at home until 1870, and now owns 160 acres of land, on which he has made most of the improve- ments-a house, 16x26; wing, 16x16, two stories; barn, 26x40, basement stables. His wife, Ann Avenell, was born in Linden, Wis., in 1852; married in 1872, Christmas Day; they have one child- Wilson, born Oct. 3, 1874.

THOMAS ALTON, Jr., dealer in general merchandise, Mifflin ; was born in La Fayette Co., Wis., July 28, 1849 ; resided at home until the age of 21, when he, in company with his brother, bought 160 acres of land and engaged in farming; he sold to his brother, and then engaged in the butcher business, and sold to his brother-in-law ; then, in 1876, in company with J. B. Huse, bought out J. W. Rewey ; then sold to Rewey & Alton, and built a store-room and engaged for himself; owns town prop- erty and 60 acres of land. His wife, Elizabeth Anther, was born in Linden in 1854; was married in 1870, on Christmas Day ; they have four children-George, William, Auther and Frank ; Mary Elizabeth, de- ceased. In politics, Republican; in religion, liberal.

THOMAS ALTON, Sr., retired farmer ; P. O. Mifflin ; was born in Yorkshire, England, February, 1820. Came to America in 1842, and settled in La Fayette Co., Wis., at Chapel Hill, in the mines. Remained in this country two years and a half, then went to England and remained three months, and then returned to La Fayette County and remained eleven years, and from there to Mifflin, Iowa Co., and bought 160 acres of land, and built the old home. He now owns 600 acres of land, hav- ing retired since March, 1878. He has held the office of District Clerk of No. 7, Pathmaster, a member of the Lodge of A., F. & A. M. His wife, Elizabeth Siaale, was born in Yorkshire, England, in 1820 ; married in the old country in 1845; the children are Ann, now Mrs. Greenwood, in Hamilton Co., Iowa ; Elizabeth, now Mrs. Baxter ; James ; Thomas, in business in Mifflin ; William, Barbara ; Margaret, now Mrs. William Batten ; Mary, now Mrs. Nicholason ; George, on the old place ; John, at home.

C. C. BAINBRIDGE, miller ; P. O. Mifflin ; born at New Diggings, La Fayette Co., Wis., Sept. 29, 1852; attended school at the Bailey Commercial College, at Dubuque, Iowa ; was employed in the store Sept. 25, 1878, when he learned the trade of miller ; he owns town property. His wife, Mary C. Vickman, was born in Linden in 1847; they were married in February, 1877 ; they have two chil- dren-Ethel, born Aug. 7, 1878; William, born Nov. 31. 1879. In politics, Republican ; religion, lib- eral. Has been Town Clerk for two years. Member of A., F. & A. M .; was J. W. in 1876.

WILLIAM BAINBRIDGE, miner, miller and farmer ; P. O. Mifflin; was born in Dur- ham Co., England, August, 1813. Came to America in 1832, and settled in Pennsylvania ; was em- ployed in the mines, and then came to Galena in the spring of 1834; worked in the mines, and remained until 1836, when he moved to New Diggings, La Fayette Co., Wis., and was there about fifteen years ; then moved to Iowa Co., in the abandoned Mifflin mines, but, being an expert miner, and finding the mines good, he, in company with James and John Spensley, bought them, and they have proved a paying investment. He also owns the grist-mill built by Joel Clayton in 1848, and by him purchased in 1849. Owns town property and 920 acres of land, with a fine house. His wife, Mary Clayton, was born in Der- byshire, England, July 15, 1820; came to America in 1839 ; they were married April 9, 1842, and they have eight children-John W .; Charles C., now in the Mifflin Mills ; Thomas B., in the mines; George W., on the farm ; William E., at the Normal School, Platteville, Wis .; Margaret, now Mrs. Harker, in Mifflin ; Mary Ellen, now Mrs. Jolins, at Palmyra, Neb .; Elizabeth Ann, now Mrs. Jones, in Cass Co .. Iowa. In politics, Republican ; in religion, Primitive Methodist. Is now Trustee; has been on the Town Board, and was Chairman five years; was also on the County Board.

JOHN W. BAINBRIDGE, farmer, Sec. 27; P. O. Mifflin; was born in New Diggings, La Fayette Co., Wis., May 6, 1850 ; remained at home until 1872. His wife, Louisa Jenkins (the second daughter of John Jenkins), was born at Dalles Dec. 8, 1851; married Sept. 30, 1872 ; they have four children-Mary Elizabeth, born July 24, 1873, died Feb. 7, 1877 ; Raymond L., born June 27, 1875 ; Louisa, born March 23, 1877 ; Martha, born Oct. 2, 1879. He has a stock-farin, well stocked and im- proved, of 520 acres, with a barn 36x60, with 21-foot corner posts; house, 16x24, two stories.

J.J

918

BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES :

GEORGE W. BAINBRIDGE, farmer ; Sec. 28; P. O. Mifflin ; was born Feb. 26, 1856; attended school at Platteville; now owns 160 acres of land, he having made all the improvements. His wife was Mary Robson, who was born in Durham Co., England, June 20, 1858; they married July 18, 1878, and have two children-Rodha, born June 8, 1879 ; Ella, born August, 1880. He is a member of the Lodge of Mendotas.

E. J. BENNETT, grain and stock buyer, Rewey ; was born at Mineral Point, Nov. 9, 1837, and at the age of 15 began working in the mines, at which he continued until 1867. when he was employed by Brewer & Penhallagan. afterward for David Jacka, and resided at Belmont, La Fayette Co .; then with N. T. Olmstead; in 1880, he removed to Rewey. His wife was Ellen Penhallagan, who was born in Cornwall, England, in 1839; they married in 1859, and have four children-William J., Edwin C., Nellie S. and Edith S. In politics, he is a stalwart Republican ; in religion he is a Methodist ; member of I. O. O. F. at Belmont, No. 289 ; was Town Treasurer in Belmont, and Chairman of the board.

HIRAM BICKFORD, farmer, Sec. 20 ; P. O. Mifflin ; born in Niagara Co., N. Y., Nov. 6, 1818 ; was raised on a farm, and, after becoming of age, worked his way West, to Cascade, Dubuque Co., Iowa ; remained there sixteen days, then came to Potosi, Grant Co., and then to Clifton, working one year, and then went to Lima, and then to Iowa Co .; entered, and now owns, 160 acres of land, on. which he has made the improvements ; has a fine home. His wife, Nancy A. Deitzman, was born in Ger- many, April 15, 1831, and was a daughter of John Deitzman; they were married Sept. 15, 1850, and they have nine children-Mary Ann, now Mrs. Clegg, born at Dodgeville; Joseph H., born at Ft. Dodge, Iowa ; Eli H., born in Butte Co., Cal .; Elizabeth M., now Mrs. Fox, born in Mitchell Co., Kan .; Emily S., born in Dodgeville; Duglass S., George W., Sarah A. and Eunice J. In politics he is a Democrat ; a Spiritualist ; Clerk of District No. 1, Mifflin, and has been Treasurer and Pathmaster.

REV. WILLIAM BIRD (deceased) was born in England, and lived there the first half of his life ; he was converted in youth, and united with the Baptist Church ; studied in Cherbourg; in the year 1843, he came to Wisconsin; settled in Waukesha Co., near Waukesha ; in 1857, he left there for Madison ; when the Hospital for the Insane was opened, he offered his services to the State, and remained until his death ; he often officiated as Chaplain during the history of the institution ; he was endeared to his family and friends by kind and charitable intercourse ; his death occurred in 1874; the widow now resides in Waukesha. Their son, Herbert R. Bird, M. D., was born in Waukesha March 24, 1849; at the age of 13, he enlisted in the 23d W. V. I., Co. D, in June, 1862, as musician in the regimental band, and was in the engagements of Chickasaw Bayou, Miss .; Arkansas Post, Ark .; Greenville, Miss .; Cypress, Bend, Ark .; Grand Gulf, Miss .; Port Gibson, Miss .; Champion Hills, Miss., and Black River Bridge, Miss .; was slightly wounded at the assault and siege of Vicksburg, Miss., at the siege of Jackson, Miss., Carrion Crow Bayon, La., where he was taken prisoner ; was also at Mansfield, Ga .; Cane River. La .; Jackson, La .; Ft. Spanish, Ala .; Ft. Blakely, Ala. After the war, he returned home, and attended school two years ; then went to Madison, in the hospital, and read medicine. and engaged as Supervisor of the male depart- ment ; then, in 1876, attended lectures at Rush Medical College, Chicago; graduated in the spring of 1877, and came to Mifflin. His wife, Gertie Meggs, was born in Highland March 18, 1850 ; they were married in 1875 ; they have had three children-Mabel M., born Feb. 14, 1877; Johnnie, born March 21, 1879, died August, 1880 ; Herbert R., born March 24, 1880. In politics, Republican ; in religion, Christian Advents. Is a member of the A., F. & A. M. and Chapter at Madison. Owus town property,

Need help finding more records? Try our genealogical records directory which has more than 1 million sources to help you more easily locate the available records.

History of Iowa County, Wisconsin, Part 140

Author: Publication date: 1881 Publisher: Chicago, Western Historical Company Number of Pages: 958

Author:
Publication date: 1881
Publisher: Chicago, Western Historical Company
Number of Pages: 958