History of Lafayette county, Wisconsin, Part 101

Author: Butterfield, Consul Willshire, 1824-1899. cn; Western Historical Co
Publication date: 1881
Publisher: Chicago, Western historical
Number of Pages: 754

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LEWIS R. CAUGHEY, of the firm of Hugill & Caughey, proprietors of bowling-rooms, and dealers in wines and liquors, Main street, Darlington ; is a native of La Fayette Co., and was born at Gratiot's Grove, Jan. 17, 1847 ; his parents removed to Green Co., and he grew up there until after the war broke out, when he enlisted in Co. K, 22d W. V. I .; he was in several battles ; he was in the same regiment with Gen. Bintliff, and was taken prisoner with his command at Brentwood, Tenn ; they were in Libby Prison at the same time ; he was wounded twice at the battle of Resaca. After the war he re- turned to Monroe and was in a boot and shoe store there seven years ; in 1874, he came to Darlington, and since then has been engaged in business here.

A. O. CHAMBERLAIN, farmer; P. O. Darlington ; is a native of Livingston Co., N. Y., and was born Jan. 3, 1829 ; he grew up to manhood in that State; was elected Town Superintendent of Schools, in the spring of 1852, in his native town ; in 1852, he went to California, where he remained remained four years, and returned in 1857 to the State of New York ; in June, 1859, he came to Wis- consin and bought a farm in LaFayette Co. In the fall of 1859, he was united in marriage to Miss P. A. Ogden, a native of Livingston Co., N. Y .; they came the same fall to this county, and he engaged in farming in the town of Fayette. He was successfully engaged in farming and stock-raising until 1874, when he removed to Darlington and since then has resided here. He has held town and school offices; in the fall of 1880, he was elected Representative to the State Legislature. Mr. and Mrs. Chamberlain have six children, three sons and three daughters-Alice, Kittie, Ogden, Helen M., Alonzo A., Roy H.

F. W. CHAPMAN, farmer and stock-raiser, Sec. 30 ; P. O. Darlington ; is a native of England and was born in the county of Cambridge Dec. 29, 1823; he grew up to manhood and learned the trade of carpenter and joiner in the city of London. He came to the United States in 1848, and came to La Fayette Co., in 1850, and settled at Shullsburg ; engaged in building; in 1852, he went to California, and returned in 1854; since 1860, he has been successfully engaged in farming and stock-raising ; he had nothing when he came here ; by his own efforts and good management, he now owns an excellent farm of 200 acres, finely improved. In 1845, Mr. Chapman was united in marriage to Miss Rachel Weston, a native of Kent, England ; she died in 1862, leaving five children-Clare, James, F. W., Jr., Nellie and William. Mr. Chapman has held town and school offices ; he has been prominently identified with the management of schools in his district.

FRANK E. CLEMENT, Superintendent of the Darlington Cheese Factory ; is a native of La Fayette Co., and was born in the town of Willow Springs May 5, 1848. He grew up to manhood in this county, and for the past two years has held his present position as Superintendent of the Darlington Cheese Factory. His father is now living in the town of Willow Springs, and was one of the early settlers there.

HENRY COLBECK, farmer and stock-raiser, Sec. 19; P. O. Darlington ; is a native of Lincolnshire, England, and was born May 3, 1821 ; he came to the United States with John Matthews in 1843; they came to Galena in 1844, and, in the fall of 1846, they came to La Fayette Co. ; he pre-empted land and opened a farm, where he now lives ; he and Mr. Matthews were among the earliest settlers on

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this prairie; in 1850, Mr. Colbeck went to California and returned in 1852, and since then has been suc- cessfully engaged in farming and stock-raising, giving special attention to raising fine sheep and cattle ; he has imported a great many sheep; he owns 258 acres of land ; he is a self-made man and his success is owing to his own efforts. Mr. Colbeck married Miss Jane Tyson, a native of England ; she died June 29, 1873, leaving four children-Sarah A., Emily J., George H. and Juliella. Mr. Colbeck married Mrs. Jane Gilden, formerly Miss Jane Davis, a native of England, March 15, 1877.

JOSEPH COLBECK, farmer and stock-raiser, Sec. 19; P. O. Darlington ; is a native of Lincolnshire, England, and was born July 27, 1833; he came to America in 1852. Married here Feb. 13, 1868 ; he engaged in teaming, hauling lead for three years ; then began farming; he has been successfully engaged in farming and stock-raising for the past twenty-five years, and gives his attention to raising sheep and cattle ; when he came here, he did not have a dollar and was $5 in debt ; he owns a good stock farm, where he lives, of 200 acres, and a farm of 160 acres in the town of Seymour, all from the efforts of his own industry and good management. Mr. Colbeck married Miss Fannie Huntbach, a native of England ; she died March 29, 1879 ; they had six children, four of whom are living-Mary J., Joseph T., William and George. He married his present wife, Miss Emma Sampson, of Shullsburg, on August 22, 1880.

WILLIAM COLBECK, retired, Darlington ; is a native of Lincolnshire, England, and was born June 10, 1824 ; he came to the United States in 1851, and came to La Fayette Co. and arrived at Shullsburg in August of the same year. In 1857, he was united in marriage to Miss Ann Tyson, a native of Lancashire, England; he bought a farm and engaged in farming ; owing to the ill health of his wife, he rented his farm and came to Darlington ; his wife died in April, 1875 ; his sister, who came to this country in 1852, resides with him.

P. H. CONLEY. The subject of this sketch is of Irish origin, his parents having emigrated to this country in 1855 and settled in Willow Springs, in this county ; previous to his 17th year, he was much needed at home on the farm, and he consequently had limited advantages for acquiring an educa- tion ; at this time, however, he entered the Darlington graded school, and spent two years in the study of the English branches, and began the study of Latin ; after leaving school he taught a year, and then entered the Freshman Class of the State University, in the fall of 1873; in June, 1876, he entered the Senior Class in the same institution, but did not return, having accepted the position of Principal in a graded school at Newell, Iowa; after six months, he resigned, to accept the position of Principal in the Storm Lake High School, which position he filled with signal ability for nearly three years, resigning in June, 1879 ; while Principal, he was President of the County Teachers' Association, and conductor of the County Normal Institute; returning to his home at Darlington, Wis., he applied himself diligently to the study of law, in the office of Hon. Henry S. Magoon, and was admitted to the bar, by Hon. M. M. Cothren, Aug. 26, 1880 ; eager for knowledge and ambitious to excel, he did not rest here, but entered the Law Department of the State University the following month. In religion, he is a Catholic, believing in the brotherhood of man in the full sense of the term ; politically, he is identified with the Republican party, and is an active and efficient worker. Mr. Conley is yet in the morning of his career, but, with his ambitious activity, untiring industry and close application to the business in hand, he bids fair to rival his great namesake of Revolutionary fame.

DAVID T. CROCKETT, farmer, Sec. 21; P. O. Darlington ; is a native of Grant Co., Wis., and was born on the Block-House Branch, near Platteville, Sept. 24, 1843; his father was one of the earliest settlers, and used to stand guard against the Indians after the Black Hawk war ; David grew up to manhood there, and engaged in mining ; he came to the farm where he now lives, in March, 1876; he owns 160 acres of land. In December, 1867, he was united in marriage to Miss Sarah Pollar, from Grant Co., Wis .; they have five children-Carrie D., Albert W., William O., Lilly C. and Eddie E.

BERRY DOUGLAS (deceased), was a native of North Carolina ; after reaching manhood, he came to Galena, Ill., where he married Miss Minnie De Board, from White Co., Ill .; they came to La Fayette Co. in 1848, located on the place where they now live, and began making a farm ; they were among the early settlers here ; he continued in farming, and lived in the same place until his death, which occurred Sept. 2, 1877 ; he left five sons and six daughters-Nancy, Martha, John, Henry, Sarah, Ellen, Jennie, Hattie, William, Albert and Decatur. They own 186 acres of land.

D. B. DIPPLE, manager of the La Fayette County Imported Horse Stock Company, Darling- ton ; is a native of Crawford Co., Penn .; was born April 18, 1836; he came to La Fayette Co. in 1857. After the war broke out, he enlisted in the 31st W. V. I., and was commissioned Captain of Co. E .; he was in the siege of Atlanta, and was with Sherman in his march to the sea; he was in the service three

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years. Since the war, he has been engaged in mercantile business and dealing in stock ; he organized the La Fayette County Horse Stock Company, and is one of the largest stockholders and manager of the company, which is introducing in this county some of the best thoroughbred stock in the State. Capt. Dipple married Miss Mary Anderson, from this county, Dec. 25, 1878.

JOSEPHUS DRIVER, Merchant Tailor, Main street, Darlington ; is a native of Yorkshire, England, and was born in the town of Leeds April 6, 1817; he served an apprenticeship of seven years to his trade ; after reaching manhood, he came to the United States, and went to Janesville, Wis., when there was only one building on the west side of the river there; he came to LaFayette Co. in 1851 ; he bought a lot and built the second store that was erected here; he brought his lumber from Galena, which was the nearest market at that time; he came here to carry on the tailor business, but there was nothing for a tailor to do ; he opened the second store that was established here, and has continued in business since then, and is the oldest merchant in Darlington ; he built a foundry and put it in operation, and has built several other buildings ; he has held the office of Town Treasurer for ten years, and has held school offices ; he had nothing when he began, and his success in life is owing to his own efforts. In 1844, Mr. Driver was united in marriage to Miss Mary Bleasdale, a native of England ; they have seven children -- James, Robert H., S. S., Joseph B., Samuel D., Jane E. L. and Mycie.

JOSEPH B. DRIVER, of the firm of Driver Brothers, dealers in drugs, medicines, books and stationery, Main street ; is a native of La Fayette Co., and was born in Darlington Oct. 12, 1856 ; he grew up and attended school here; he attended lectures at the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy two years, and graduated from that institution in the Class of 1878 and 1879; he has the management of the drug department in the business of the firm.

S. H. ELLISON, farmer, Darlington; is a native of Canada, and was born in the London district May 23, 1822; he grew up to manhood there; he came to La Fayette Co. in 1858, and located in Darlington, and engaged in the grain trade, and the following year engaged in hotel business, keeping the "Russell House." During the war, he was in the Government service, engaged in building bridges; after his return, he kept the Russell House in Darlington, and was building bridges on the Union Pacific Railroad four years. In 1872, Mr. Ellison was united in marriage to Mrs. Elvira Jane Cone, formerly Miss E. J. Parkinson, from this county; they have one daughter, Wanda ; Mrs. Ellison has three children, Ella T., Willie and Harry. Mr. and Mrs. Ellison own 250 acres of land.

CHAS. A. FERRIN, of the firm of Ferrin & Swift, dealers in drugs and medicines, paints and oils, Main street, Darlington, is a native of St. Thomas, Canada, and was born Aug. 20, 1854; his parents came to Wisconsin in 1856, and settled in La Fayette Co .; he grew up to manhood in this county and Grant Co .; he established his present business in 1876, and has built up a good trade. Mr. Ferrin was united in marriage May 26, 1880, to Miss Ida Vail, of Darlington.

NEIL FISHER, of the firm of Fisher & Williams, dealers in agricultural implements and farm machinery, Main street, Darlington, is a native of Ireland, and was born Feb. 17, 1839; came to this country in early childhood, and lived in Pennsylvania; came west to Wisconsin in 1851, and has lived in this county twenty-nine years ; after reaching manhood he engaged in farming; in 1874 he was elected County Clerk, and held that office two years ; he has also held town offices. In 1868, Mr. Fisher married Miss Margaret Tierney, of this county ; they have six children, four sons and two daughters.

J. D. FRANCIS, farmer, stock-raiser and Justice of the Peace, Main street, Darlington ; is a native of Chenango Co., N. Y., and was born May 16, 1820. He grew up and received his education in that State. In 1849, he came West to Wisconsin, and, in 1855, he came to La Fayette Co .; located at Darlington, and, with Dr. Otis, he opened the first lumber-yard in Darlington ; in 1856, Mr. Francis, with Mr. Orton and Mr. Dart, the firm being O. G. Dart & Co., erected a planing-mill and engaged in building. In 1856, he was elected Magistrate, and he has held that office most of the time since then. He has also held the office of Assessor, Town Clerk and other offices. He owns 340 acres of land, located one mile from the city limits. Mr. Francis was united in marriage Oct. 8, 1846, to Miss Eliza G. Otis, daughter of the late Dr. Charles G. Otis, and a native of Hamilton, Madison Co., N. Y. She was born Sept. 17, 1828; she died March 13, 1876, leaving three children-Lizzie, Charles and Otis.

HUGH J. GALLAGHER, of the firm of Judge, King & Co., bankers, Darlington; is a native of Pennsylvania, and was born in the city of Pittsburgh July 19, 1852. His parents came West to Wisconsin, and settled in La Fayette Co., at Gratiot, in 1854. He grew up and received his education in this State. After reaching manhood, he entered the bank of Mr. Judge, and afterward became a member of the firm of Judge, King & Co.

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THOMAS GLEASON, auctioneer and Constable, Darlington ; is a native of Ireland, and was born in 1840. He came to the United States, and grew up to manhood in Pennsylvania. He came West to Wisconsin, in 1868, and located in La Fayette Co., and engaged in farming for some years. He is also the principal auctioneer here. He has held the office of Constable for some years. Mr. Gleason was united in marriage in Baltimore to Miss Sarah Connelly, Oct. 2, 1868; they have two children-Catharinc and William ; they lost one son, Thomas Francis.

EDWARD HALLORAN, dealer in hardware and house-furnishing goods, Main street, Darlington ; is a native of Massachusetts, and was born in the city of Boston in 1835. His parents came West to Galena during the same year, and were among the early settlers there. He grew up to manhood there. He came to Darlington in 1867, and established his present business, and has carried it on since then, and has built up a good trade. Mr. Halloran married Miss Johanna Reedy, from Galena, in 1858; they have six children, one son, Edward C., and five daughters-Ella, Mary, Hannah, Margaret and Katie.

SAMUEL HAMILTON, farmer and stock-dealer, Sec. 10; P. O. Darlington ; is a native of Ohio, and was born Jan. 20, 1817. He came to Wisconsin, and settled in this county in July, 1827. He grew up to manhood here, and served during the Black Hawk war. Mr. Hamilton is one of the oldest settlers living in this county. When he came to La Fayette Co., there were plenty of Indians and wolves. They used to go to Hickox Mill, over forty miles distant, and before that they would make holes in a piece of tin and grate their corn on that. Mr. Hamilton relates a great many incidents connected with the Indians in those early days. He and Peter Parkinson are about the oldest now living in this county. Mr. Hamilton engaged in teaming, and since, for twenty-five years, has been engaged in the stock business. He owns an excellent farm adjoining the town. He was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Jane Sandfur, a native of Kentucky, Sept. 15, 1839; they have eight children-Willis, living here ; John, living here ; Mary Ellen, now Mrs. J. Martin, living here ; Robert, living here; Mary Jane, now Mrs. O. Woods ; Frances, Wheeler, Eliza H., now Mrs. James Tregay.

REV. MATHIAS HANNON, Pastor of the Church of the Holy Rosary, Darlington ; is a native of Ireland, and was born in the County of Kerry ; he came to this country when 18 years of age ; he was ordained a priest in 1852, in Dubuque, by the Right Reverend Mathias Loras, the first Catholic Bishop of Dubuque; there are only three men now living in Iowa who were ordained by Bishop Loras ; Father Hannon officiated in Iowa City when it was the capital of the State of Iowa ; he officiated success- fully in Iowa for eighteen years ; while officiating at Garry Owen he built St. Patrick's Church, the finest church in the State ; he came to Wisconsin in 1869, and came to Darlington in 1876.

HENRY HARVEY, of the firm of Harvey & Cline, steam bakery and dealers in groceries, Main street ; is a native of England, and was born Oct. 25, 1844; he came to Darlington in 1872, and established the bakery business ; he runs his bakery by steam, and manufactures crackers, bread, pies and cakes, and has a wholesale and retail trade; they also deal in groceries and confectionery. In 1873, Mr. Harvey was united in marriage to Miss Lena Leiwe, from this city ; they have four children-Mattie, Jesse, Licetta, Philip. Mr. Harvey belongs to the I. O. O. F.

C. B. HELM, Darlington ; is a native of La Fayette Co., and was born in town of Wiota, Dec. 25, 1837 ; he grew up and attended school here; his parents were among the earliest settlers in this county. After the war broke out, he enlisted in Co. E, 31st W. V. I. ; he was wounded in the battle of Bentonville, N. C .; he served three years; after his return he was appointed Under Sheriff, and held that office six years; in 1874, he was elected Sheriff, and held that office two years ; he was in the bank of James Judge one year. In January, 1859, Mr. Helm was united in marriage to Miss D. C. Cone, a native of Ohio.

J. H. HOCKING, dealer in dry goods and groceries, Main street, Darlington ; is a native of Cornwall, England, and was born Dec. 9, 1834; he came to the United States in early childhood, and came to Wisconsin in 1840, his father having come here in 1836; he grew up to manhood, and has lived here forty years ; in 1866, he engaged in mercantile business in Darlington, and since then has carried on that business, and has a large established trade. In 1858, Mr. Hocking was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Wylam, from Virginia ; they have nine children-Maria Frances, Irene, Henry M., Anna, Ella, Willie, Aggie, Frank, Matie.

WILLIAM HOOPER, of the firm of William Hooper & Co., dealers in dry goods and groceries, Main street, corner Ann street, Darlington ; is a native of England, and was born Dec. 10, 1834; he came with his parents to this country, and came to Platteville, Wis., in 1847 ; he came to Darlington in 1862. and engaged in mercantile business, and since then has done a large trade; is one of the oldest established merchants ; he has held the office of Mayor of the city, and school offices. Mr. Hooper was

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united in marriage, Nov. 25, 1859, to Miss Cherry C. Stevens, a native of England; they have five chil- dren-Mary L., Willie L., Walter J., J. Tommie, Edgar E.

JOHN HOLLAND, deceased ; was a native of Pennsylvania; after reaching manhood, he came West with his parents, who settled in La Fayette Co. in 1857. In 1867, he married Miss Mary Shirley ; she is a native of England ; he was successfully engaged in farming and stock-raising until his death, which occurred in March, 1871. Mrs. Holland owns a good farm of 200 acres.

W. A. HOPKINS, photograph artist, Darlington ; is a native of La Fayette Co., and was born at White Oak Springs March 21, 1853 ; he grew up and attended school in Darlington, and completed his education at Utica, New York State ; he studied his profession at Mineral Point, and established his present business here, in 1875 ; he has taken the first premiums at the La Fayette County Fair for the past three years ; he does the leading trade here.

ELEAZER HOVEY, farmer, Sec. 20 ; P. O. Darlington ; is a native of Vermont, and was born in the town of Thetford June 8, 1829; he grew up there and in New Hampshire; he came with his parents to Wisconsin in 1848, and settled in La Fayette Co. the same year ; they were early set- tlers. Mr. Hovey has been successfully engaged in farming many years; he owns 215 acres of land. In 1855, Mr. Hovey was united in marriage to Miss Clara A. Scofield, a native of Vermont; they have one son-Harry S.

THOMAS R. HUGILL, deceased; was a native of Yorkshire, England ; he came to Wis- consin and located at Platteville, Grant Co., in 1850; he died in 1874; his wife died some years previous. Their son, T. T. Hugill, was born in La Fayette Co., New Diggins, in 1850; he grew up and attended school in Platteville, Grant Co .; he engaged in business at Darlington, in 1877.

WILLIAM JAMES, manufacturer and dealer in all kinds of lumber, Darlington ; is a native of the State of Pennsylvania, and was born in the city of Philadelphia July 28, 1839; he grew up and received his education there. After the breaking-out of the rebellion, he enlisted and served in the 23d Penn. V. I., and participitated in a number of battles and was wounded in the battle of Malvern Hill; he came West in 1864 ; engaged in lumbering in Wisconsin and Michigan ; established his business here in 1868, and has built up a large trade. In 1871, Mr. James was united in marriage to Miss Z. Sanford, of Oshkosh, Wis. ; they have one daughter.

JOHN N. JANE, of the firm of Jane & Wear, carriage and wagon makers, Darlington ; is a native of La Fayette Co., and was born in Shullsburg Aug. 12, 1854; he grew up to manhood and learned his trade in this county ; he came to Darlington and engaged in his present business in 1873, and has built up a good trade. Mr. Jane's parents came to this county at an early day, and are still living.

BEN JOHNSON, farmer, Sec. 17 ; P. O. Darlington ; is a native of Sweden, and was born July 28, 1330; after reaching manhood he came to the United States in 1854; he came to La Fayette Co., and arrived in Darlington Aug. 17, 1854 ; he engaged in farming very near where he now lives; when he came here he had only $25 ; by his own industry he now owns a good farm of 120 acres, finely improved, and is successfully engaged in farming and stock-raising. In December, 1856, Mr. Johnson was united in marriage to Miss Margaret A. Edwards, a native of New York State. They have two children, one daughter, Nellie M., and one son, Rufus E.

C. L. KANE, of the firm of Naramore & Kane, dealers in agricultural implements, Darlington ; is a native of La Fayette Co., and was born in the town of Wayne April 15, 1850 ; he grew up and attended school there; after reaching manhood he engaged in selling agricultural implements in Freeport, and remained there six years. He associated with Mr. Naramore, and engaged in their present business in November, 1879, and they are building up a good trade. Mr. Kane's parents came to this county in 1834, and were among the earliest settlers here.

E. C. KING, of the firm of Judge, King & Co., bankers, Darlington; is a native of Terra Haute, Ind .; he grew up to manhood and received his education in that State ; he came to Wisconsin and located in La Fayette Co., in 1856, and engaged in farming ; he afterward engaged in banking, becoming a member of the firm of Judge, King & Co. Mr. King married Miss Mary A. Warren, a native of Massa- chusetts.

JAMES G. KNIGHT, publisher La Fayette County Democrat ; is a native of Saratoga Co., N. Y., and was born Aug. 12, 1832; he is the third son of James Knight and Margaret Godfrey ; his mother died in 1846, and his father died in 1855. He was educated at Albany, N. Y .; he came West to Wis- consin and located at Darlington in 1856; he engaged in mercantile business until the war, when he as- sisted in organizing the first company from Southwest Wisconsin. He enlisted and was commissioned Lieu-

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tenant in the 3d W. V. I., and served until 1862, and was then commissioned by President Lincoln Cap- tain, for meritorious services, and was assigned to duty with the Army of the Potomac; he served under Mcclellan, Meade, Hooker, Slocum and other commanders, until 1865. when he resigned his commission ; he was in the battles of Winchester, Antietam, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Dallas, Atlanta, and in minor engagements. In 1865, he assumed control of the La Fayette County Democrat, published at Darlington, and since then he has successfully managed this paper. He was appointed by Gov. Taylor, Superintendent of Public Property of Wisconsin, Jan. 1, 1875; he was Chairman of the town of Darling- ton in 1871, 1872 and 1873, and Chairman of the County Board of Supervisors during the same year; in the fall of 1873, he was elected County Superintendent of Schools. In 1878, he was appointed Assistant Doorkeeper in the House of Representatives, by Doorkeeper Field, which position he now occupies. In 1854, Mr. Knight was united in marriage to Miss Minerva Knowlton, at Clifton Park, N. Y. She died Nov. 5, 1866; married second wife, Isabella Young, June 2, 1870; she died Jan. 25 1873; married his third wife, Ella J. Barns, June 7, 1874. His grandfather, James Knight, was a soldier of the Revolution, under Gen. Gates at Saratoga, and was wounded there; his grandfather, James Godfrey, was also a Revolutionary soldier, both being originally from England.

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History of Lafayette county, Wisconsin, Part 101

Author: Butterfield, Consul Willshire, 1824-1899. cn; Western Historical Co Publication date: 1881 Publisher: Chicago, Western historical Number of Pages: 754

Author: Butterfield, Consul Willshire, 1824-1899. cn; Western Historical Co
Publication date: 1881
Publisher: Chicago, Western historical
Number of Pages: 754