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JAMES WHITE, deceased ; born in Randolph Co., Ill., March 17, 1810; went to Arkan- sas, then in 1865, to Wisconsin, and bought 201 acres of land, and made the improvements, and now owns 203 acres. He died April 6, 1874. His wife, Francis Bradshaw, was born in Stafford Co., Va., January, 1840. They were married May 6, 1863, in Arkansas, and have had two children-Mary Francis, born Sept. 13, 1864; Lillian, born Feb. 29, 1868. In politics, Republican. In religion, believer.
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T. WILCOX, farmer, Sec. 14; P. O. Warren, Ill .; born in Chenango Co., N. Y., Nov. 11, 1820, and went to Chatauqua Co., N. Y., in 1852, and then to Michigan in 1867, and to Wisconsin in the fall of 1867 ; bought 80 aeres of land, and now owns 85 acres, and 5 in timber in Wiota. His wife, Lidy Nickabarker, was born in Smithville, N. Y., Jan. 14, 1820, and they married in 1840, and have four children-G. H. in Warren Ill., William (deceased), E. P. in Warren, Ill., merchandizing, C. P. in War- ren, Ill., clerk for his brother.
S. T. WOOLWORTH, retired merchant, P. O. Gratiot ; born in Niagara Co., N. Y., in 1816 ; came to Chicago in 1832, and in the hardware and tin business; 1870, came to Wisconsin ; was in business at Riverside, and, not being able to attend to it, sold out. Enlisted in the 8th Ill. V. C., Company F, in 1861, and wounded at Antietam, in the arm, and he is now a pensioner ; discharged in 1862. His second wife, Mary A. Allison, was born in Bishop Thorp, Yorkshire, England, Sept. 30, 1825, and married Aug. 11, 1848, and had two children -- William, a tinner in Gratiot ; Carrie, now Mrs. Porter, near home. Wife died Nov. 14, 1865. Third wife was Rachel Elmer. Fourth wife, Mary A. Gondnough, was born in Massachusetts in 1817. Married in 1869. In politics, Republican. In religion, Liberal. His wife, Pres- byterian. Has been School Director, Overseer of the Highway, once President of the Village of Riverside. He enlisted in the Ist Ill. V. I. in the Mexican war, wounded several times, and in the Black Hawk war; assisted in the moving of the Indians from this county ; called out on the New York State line to keep the patriots from crossing on the Island.
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EDMUND AKINS, retired farmer, Sec. 26; P. O. Spafford ; born in Burgh Hill, Trumbull Co., Ohio, Oct. 9, 1823; came to Wisconsin in 1852, and bought for his father 135 acres of land ; he now owns 188 acres; Edmund made all of the improvements ; has raised an orchard from the seed brought with them from Ohio ; has a barn 40x60, with bank stable. His wife was Cathrine Van Ness, born in New Jersey, in 1828 ; they were married in 1846, and have had four children-Willis J., born June 16, 1851 ; Lucy, born Nov. 18, 1853, now Mrs. Parkyn ; Emma, born Sept. 4, 1855, now Mrs. Pease; Lola, born May 10, 1866. In politics, Mr. A. is a Republican ; in religion, Free-Will Baptist; has been School Director and Pathmaster. He enlisted in Co. B, 31st W. V. I., in 1862 ; mustered out in 1865. He is also a strong anti-Mason. His grandfather's sister married one of the Browns, of Harper's Ferry notoriety. Mr. Akins was wounded at the last charge of Atlanta, Ga. From the Wisconsin State Journal the following sketch was taken : " Of the characters to be seen at the camp grounds, and there are many of them, no one, perhaps, is better worthy of description than the tall, sallow, nervous-looking vet. on whose haversack is rudely inscribed the name of E. Akins. He was dressed in a faded uniform, over which he wore an army overcoat, and a black slouch hat. He carries a staff, surmounted by a cross-piece, bearing the legend, 'Repent, Democrats.'"
W. J. ANDERSON, farmer, Sec. 29; P. O. Warren, Ill. ; born in Jefferson Co., N. Y. Feb. 28, 1842 ; came to Wisconsin in 1878; bought 140 acres of land; made most of the improvements Enlisted in the 1st Light Artillery of New York, in 1861; was discharged in 1865 ; was with the Army of the Potomac. His wife, Miss F. A. Gould, was born in Jefferson Co., N. Y., in 1846; they were married in 1865, and have had two children-Jennie M., born Oct. 11, 1869; Herbert W., born Dec. 18, 1870. A Republican and a religious believer ; has been School Director, Pathmaster, Assessor. He enlisted as a private, and came out of the service as First Lieutenant ; was engaged in sixteen battles.
JOHN BLAISDELL, farmer, Sec. 27; P. O. Spafford ; born in Maine, Dec. 13, 1807 ; came to Wisconsin in 1856; bought, in company with his son, in La Fayette Co., 160 acres of land, and made the improvements ; his son died in 1870 ; now owns 156 acres of land ; his wife, Lavina Hurd, was born in York Co., Maine, town of Shopley, in 1807. They were married in 1833, and have had ten chil- dren-Julia Ann, now Mrs. Prescott, in Warren, Ill. ; J. C., William E., George U., deceased ; Charles E., deceased ; Abbie, deceased ; infant, deceased ; Mary H., deceased ; Lorina Jane, Mrs. Rockwell ; Joseph S. In politics, Republican ; in religion, United Brethren ; has held the school offices a number of years.
J. C. BLAISDELL, farmer, Sec. 26 ; P. O. Martin, Wis .; born in York Co., Maine, Nov. 3, 1835; came to Wisconsin in 1856; bought 40 acres of land, and made some of the improvements ; sold and then bought 50 acres; he now owns 180 and 15 acres of timber, and has made fine improvements-a
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barn 36x46, and good house. He enlisted in Co. B, 31st W. V. I., in 1862 ; was discharged in 1865. His wife, Mary J. Clark, was born in Maine, in 1841 ; they were married in 1869, and have had three children -Willard C., born 1870; Arthur, born 1879; Nettie, born 1876, deceased. In politics, Mr. B. is a Republican ; in religion, believer ; has been Pathmaster, School Treasurer, and is now one of the School Board ; he is going to build another barn, 36x46, 22-foot corners, with basement stable, this summer.
W. E. BLAISDELL, farmer, Sec. 35; P. O. Warren, Ill .; born in Maine, July 2, 1837 ; came to Wisconsin in June, 1856, and, in company with his brother, bought 120 acres of land ; then the brothers sold out, and W. E. now owns 100 acres, on which he has made all of the improvements. He enlisted April 22, 1861, in Co. E, Ill. V. I., and was discharged Oct. 12, 1861, and re-enlisted in Co. B, 31st W. V. I., in 1862 ; was discharged July 7, 1865 ; was at the siege of Atlanta, and with Sherman at Goldsboro, N. C. ; Aversbury, a brother of Mr. B., was killed in this battle. His wife, Sarah E. Foss, was born in New Hampshire, in 1843 ; they were married in 1867 ; they have had five children-Minnie S., Myra L., Nellie, Lillia A., Clara May. In religion, believer.
BYRON BORDEN, farmer ; P. O. Winslow, Ill .; born in Trumbull Co., Ohio, Oct. 22, 1848; came to Wisconsin in the spring of 1862; bought, in 1877, 60 acres of land and now owns the same. His wife, Elizabeth Shliem, was born in Germany in 1858; they married in 1876, and have two children-Sidney, born Aug. 5, 1877 ; Russell, Jr., born Jan. 12, 1878. In politics, Republican ; in religion, Baptist. Has been School Director and Clerk of the district.
PHILO BORDEN, farmer, Sec. 11; P. O. Spafford; born in Trumbull Co., Ohio, Nov. 27, 1852; came to Wisconsin in the spring of 1862, and, when he bought for himself, he purchased 75 acres of land and made the improvements. His wife, Eliza Scott, was born in Argyle Township in 1862 ; they were married July 4, 1879. In politics, Republican ; in religion, Baptist.
RUSSELL BORDEN, farmer, Sec. 11; P. O. Spafford; he was born in Trumbull Co., Ohio, in 1810 ; came to Wisconsin in 1860, and bought 104 acres of land and made the improvements. His wife, Julia Lane, was a native of Ohio, and was married to Mr. Earl, and afterward to Mr. Borden ; had five children, three boys and two girls. William was born Feb. 1, 1855, and married Oct. 22, 1878; they have one child-Clyde, born July 23, 1879. In politics, Republican ; in religion, believer.
E. J. CHAPIN, farmer, Sec. 25; P. O. Martin, Green Co., Wis. ; born in Coshocton Co., Ohio, May 27, 1837; came to Wisconsin in 1867, with his parents; his father now resides in Green Co. ; his mother died in 1879. He enlisted in Co. A, 76th Ohio V. I., in 1861 ; re-enlisted in 1864; discharged in 1865 ; was at Fort Donelson, Tenn .; Pittsburg Landing, Vicksburg, and with Sherman through to the sea. His wife, Jane Miksell, was born in Coshocton Co., Ohio, in 1839; married in 1867; they have had eleven children, six are living-Annie, Ella, Sallie, Clara, James, Burt. In politics, Greenbacker ; in religion, Methodist ; School Director and Town Treasurer.
THOMAS COLLINS, farmer, Sec. 20; P. O. Warren, Ill. ; born in County Waterford, Ire- land, in 1800; came to America, in 1851, to New York ; then to Pennsylvania ; worked on the railroad about one year, then went to Ohio; worked on the Steubenville & Indiana Railroad, then returned to Pennsylvania and remained three years; removed to Chicago, then to Warren, Ill., and, in 1870, to Wis- consin and bought 80 acres, and now owns 120 acres of land. His wife, Margaret Norris, was born in County Waterford, Ireland, in 1806 ; they were married in the old country, and have had six children- Johana, Mary, now Mrs. Roach, in Illinois ; Margaret, now Mrs. Snow, in Wyoming Territory; Kate, Stephen, Bridget. The family belong to the Roman Catholic Church. In politics, Mr. C. is a Democrat.
FLOYD CROSBY, of the firm of Crosby & Nelson, creamery ; P. O. Spafford ; Sec. 21 ; born in Ashtabula Co., Cherry Valley, Ohio, Dec. 17, 1850 ; came to Wisconsin in 1854, and worked on the farm until the age of 22, when he engaged in the building of the creamery in company with Dillon Pease, who retired in 1874. Mr. Crosby's wife was Miss Charlotte Pease, born Aug. 6, 1854 ; they were married Dec. 15, 1872, and have had three children-Maria, born March 2, 1874, and died Sept. 17, 1874 ; Clarence W., born June 27, 1875; Walter, born Oct. 22, 1877. In politics, Republican ; in religion, Free-Will Baptist ; he owns 40 acres of land in Sec. 21. J. G. Nelson, of the above firm, was born in Lawrence Co., Penn., July 29, 1851; came to Wisconsin in 1854, with his parents ; left home at the age of 20, and rented land for seven years, when, in 1877, he formed the partnership in the creamery and owns a one-half interest in the business. In politics, Republican ; in religion, Methodist ; has been School Clerk.
S. N. CROSBY, farmer, Sec. 13; P. O. Spafford ; born in Yates Co., N. Y., July 14, 1820; went to Pennsylvania when young and remained until 1839; then went to Ashtabula Co., Ohio, and then
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returned to Crawford Co., Penn., and learned the wagon-maker's trade; when he became of age, he engaged in business and continued at it for about nine years, then went back to Ohio and worked three years ; he left for Wisconsin in 1849, and bought 160 acres of land, and has made all of the improvements. His wife, Hulda Andrews, was born in Ohio Nov. 13, 1829 ; they were married in 1847 ; she died Aug. 16, 1855, and left two children-Floyd was born at Cherry Valley, Ohio, Dec. 17, 1850; Frank was born May 12, 1857, died March 3, 1858. His second wife, Lucy L. Andrews, was born in Ohio, June 6, 1836; they were married Nov. 14, 1853, and have had two children -- Abbie L., born April 1, 1861 ; Anson N., born June 30, 1867. In politics, Republican; in religion, believer. He has been on the Town Board, School Director and Treasurer. Miss Andrews' father was born Sept. 21, 1810, at Smith- ville, N. Y., and died June 3, 1877, at Rose Creek, Neb. Her mother was Lucy L. Pease, and was born in Longmeadow, Mass., May 15, 1811, and died Feb. 16, 1875; they had twelve children ; four are married and living in Wayne Township, La Fayette Co., Wis.
O. DE NURE, farmer, Sec. 18; P. O. Warren, Ill. ; born in Herkimer Co., N. Y., April 12, 1831 ; came with his father to Wisconsin in 1854, and settled at Gratiot; remained two years, then bought 10 acres ; now owns 70 acres of land, on which he has made all the improvements. His wife, Eleanor Perry, was born in New York in 1836; they were married in 1856, and have had two children-Estella, now Mrs. Millar; Mary E., born in 1863, is at home. In politics Mr. D. is a Republican; in religion, Liberal. Mr. D.'s father died in 1866, and his mother in 1852.
DARIUS EASTMAN, farmer, Sec. 27; P. O. Spafford; born in Ashtabula Co., Ohio, March 8, 1831 ; in 1844, he came with his parents, and worked on the farm and at the carpenter and joiner trade ; he owns 380 acres of land, and has made the improvements; has a barn 36x76, 20-foot corners, bank stable ; house 16x20, and wing 16x16, two stories. He enlisted in Co. B, 31st W. V. I. in 1862 and mustered out in 1865; was with Sherman on the march to the sea. His wife, Susan T. Shephard, was born in Maine in 1852; they were married Feb. 7, 1876, and have had two children- Leroy Edward, born May 12, 1877 ; Charles Lafayette, born Oct. 25, 1878. In politics, Republican ; the family are Free-Will Baptists; has been School Director ; has always taken an active part in the politics of the township and county.
ORVILLE B. ELLIS, !farmer, Sec. 23; P. O. Spafford; born in New York in 1822 ; came to Wisconsin in 1852 ; entercd 80 acres of land in Green Co., and bought 200 acres more and made the improvements ; remained about six years, then returnad to New York and remained two years, then came back to Green Co. and bought 140 acres more, then sold out and went to Missouri, then returned to La Fayette Co., Wis., and now owns 160 acres of land and 20 acres of timber, and 50 acres of land in Green Co .; has a good house, 24x16, with wing, 24x14; barn, 32x30, with bank stable, and wing, 58x20 bank stable. His wife, Mary Ann Jagger, was born in Pennsylvania, in 1822; they were married in 1849, and have had four children-Lovina, Sylvester, Harrison, Ellen S. In politics, Republican ; in religion, Liberal. He has been Clerk twelve years, and in Green Co., Pathmaster, nine years Justice of the Peace, and Chairman of the Board in Wayne. The sons all reside in Butler Co., Iowa, near Newell.
AUGUST FRANKE, farmer, Sec. 35; P. O. Martin, Wis. ; born in Prussia Sept. 14, 1838, came to America in 1854, and to Wisconsin ; worked by the month, and then bought at Appleton 48 acres of land, which he sold. He enlisted in Co. A, W. V. I., in the year 1863, and was discharged in 1865; was at Petersburg, Va., with U. S. Grant. His wife, Rebecca Brant, was born in Germany, in 1844; they were married in 1867, and have had four children-Lena, Eddie, Gustuf, Minnie. In poli- tics, Republican ; in religion, Lutheran. He now owns 80 acres of land, bought since he came out of the army, and has made all of the improvements on the place.
LUDWIG FRANKE, farmer, Sec. 28; P. O. Warren, Ill .; born in Germany in 1834; came to America in 1854, to Wisconsin direct ; worked around by the day until he enlisted in the 1st W. V. I., Co. C, in 1861 ; was discharged in 1865 ; was at Resaca, Ga., Falling Waters, Va., and Chatta- nooga; returned to Wisconsin and bought 50 acres in Dodge Co .; sold, and bought 120 acres of land in La Fayette Co .; built his house, 16x34, and is now building an addition. His wife, Louisa Grassneckel, was born in Germany, Dec. 25, 1843; they were married in 1862, and have had nine children -- Louisa, Annie, Albert, Amanda, Emma, Geno, Matilda, Birdie and Charles. A Republican, and belongs to the Lutheran Church.
MARTIN FRITGES, deceased; born in Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany, Feb. 6, 1816; came to America in 1856, and to Freeport, Ill. ; remained there eleven years, then came to Wisconsin in 1865, and bought 80 acres, and owned 120 acres of land, on which he built a barn, 30x30, 18-foot corners, and new
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house. His wife, Katherine Francis, was born in same place, Germany, in 1830, July 3; married in Germany. and have had five children-Margaret, John, Lizzie, Mina, all deceased ; John Theodore, born Aug. 29, 1863. In politics Mr. F. was a Democrat ; in religion, Lutheran; was in the army in the old country twelve years ; he died Dec. 13, 1880.
C. J. HALE, farmer, Sec. 6 ; P. O. Warren, Ill .; born in Tennessee Feb. 9, 1818, and came to Sangamon Co., Ill., and then to Wiota, Wis., in 1828; both parents deceased, he began a farm in com- pany with his brother, of 40 acres, and his brother left and went to Dane Co .; they built the old cabin ; they then sold and moved to Wayne and bought and now owns 252 acres of land. His first wife, Marga- ret S. Andrews, was born in Wayne, Ohio, Aug, 11, 1832 ; she was married at the age of 22; died, 1862, and left three children-Charles E., Edward W., Olive Emily. His second wife, Emily Andrews, was born in Cherry Valley, Ohio, Sept. 15, 1841 ; they were married July 4, 1863; she died May 10, 1864. His third wife, Margaret Fulp, was born in Indiana in 1838; they were married Dec. 28, 1864; they have had ten children-Margaret S., Lucy L., Louis J., Mary M., Sarah R., Nancy E., Samuel S., Will- iam H., Joel A., Jennie May, and a step-son by the last wife, Daniel Russell Buriett. Mr. Hale's father was killed by the Indians during the Black Hawk war; was south of Warren, Ill., while on his way to Wiscon- sin. Mr. Hale's sister, Mahala, was the first white girl married in Wiota Township; she is now Mrs. Campbell, and lives in Nebraska. His sister Sarah was the second white girl married in Wiota; she is now Mrs. Shook, and lives in Nebraska. Mr. C. J. was enrolled and carried arms and was in the fort during the Indian troubles.
L. W. HEINDEL, dealer in general stock ; P. O. Spafford; born in La Fayette Co. Feb. 26, 1845; resided at home until 21 years of age, and then engaged in teaching and farming until the spring of 1879, when he engaged in the store at this place; he owns 40 acres of land in Gratiot. His wife, Emma F. Rodolf, was born at Gratiot Sept. 17, 1848; they were married Nov. 15, 1868, and have had four children-George F., born Aug. 27, 1869; Marcus L., born March 30, 1871; Wilford L., born Aug. 21, 1874 ; Roy L., born Dec. 16, 1877. In politics, Greenbacker ; in religion, a believer; has been Justice of the Peace, School Director, member of the Independent Order of Good Templars, and has taken the highest degrees; helped to establish several lodges in the county ; also Patron of Husbandry, and Representative to State Grange once ; is also a Royal Arch Mason.
JOHN F. HELLMER, farmer, Sec. 11 ; P. O. Spafford; born in Germany Aug. 2, 1840 ; came to America Nov. 17, 1867, and to Wisconsin the same year ; worked for Nelson La Due for seven years ; then bought 83 acres of land aud made all of the improvements from the wild land. His wife, Anna Sophia Pahl, was born in Prussia Nov. 11, 1844; married in the old country Sept. 18, 1867 ; they have five children-Minnie Amanda, Ellen Matilda, Agusta Elizabeth, Thrissa Amelia, Frances Joseph, deceased. In politics, Republican ; in religion, Lutheran.
A. B. HURLBERT, deceased ; born in Vermont March 28, 1840; came to Wisconsin in 1849, to Winnebago Co .; remained there three years on rented land; then came to La Fayette Co. and entered 160 acres ; bought 80 acres of land and made the improvements. Enlisted in Co. A, 37th W. V. I., in March, 1864 ; mustered out July 25, 1865 ; died Dec. 6, 1880. His wife, S. E. Hartsough, was born in New York in 1843 ; they were married in 1868, and have two children-Harry H., born Nov. 13, 1869 ; Adda, born Sept. 10, 1877. In politics, he was a Republican ; in religion, Lutheran ; had been School Director and Constable. His father was born in 1804; his mother was born in 1807; there was a family of five girls and one boy.
ABSALOM KELLY, farmer, Sec. 36; P. O. Martin, Green Co., Wis. ; born in Green Co., Wis., in March, 1839 ; remained at home until about 23 years old, then bought and still owns 100 acres of land ; has made the improvements of a barn, 36x48 feet, and house, 12x24 feet, and a 14x20-foot cot- tage ; also owns 40 acres of land in Green Co., Wis. His wife, Martha A. Renshaw, was born in Jo Daviess Co., Ill., in 1841 ; they were married in 1860, and have four children-Amy C., James A., Ida A., Absalom M. In religion, Liberal ; has been School Director, Pathmaster, Assessor, Justice of the Peace and one of the Town Board; has some very fine Durham stock ; he was the second white child born in Green Co., Wis., and the old home stood where the present court house now stands. The first white child in Green Co., Wis., C. R. Dennison, now residing at Cadiz, in Green Co.
JOHN KOLB, farmer, Sec. 25; P. O. Martin, Green Co., Wis .; born in Wurtemberg, Ger- many, Feb. 14, 1823; came to America in 1855; worked in the city of Philadelphia, then went to Schuyl- kill Co .; came to Sheboygan, Wis., remained six months, then came to Monroe, Wis., and bought a farm of 40 acres of land, improved, sold out, and came to La Fayette Co. and bought 70 acres, 10 in Cadiz ; he now owns 120 acres in La Fayette, and has a fine barn 32x50, 20-foot posts, 9-foot bank stable; house
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16x20, L 16x24 ; granary 16x20 and additions 8x16 and 12x20; has fine grade stock. His wife, Fred- rica Koenig, was born in Wurtemberg, Germany ; came to America in 1855 ; they have six children- Charlie E., born June 10, 1856 ; Emma, born Feb. 12, 1858 ; Caroline, born April 15, 1863; Matilda, born Aug. 18, 1867; John, born Dec. 10, 1868, died March 2, 1869; Clara, born Dec. 14, 1869. In politics, Republican ; in religion, Lutheran. Has been School Director.
NELSON LA DUE, farmer, Sec. 13; P. O. Spafford ; born in Dutchess Co., N. Y., April 15, 1831 ; came to Wisconsin in 1856, and bought 160 acres of land and improved it; he now has a place of 320 acres, with a fine orchard. Mr. La Due's first wife was a native of Orleans Co., N. Y., and was born in 1836; they were married in 1856; she died May 2, 1875, while in Welaka, Fla. ; his second wife was Miss Florella Chamberlain, afterward Mrs. A. De Haven, and a native of Ohio ; born in 1836 ; they were married in 1877, in the fall ; Mrs. De Haven had one son, George C .; he married in 1878, and is living on the old homestead in Illinois. Mr. La Due has held all of the town and school offices, and was Representative to the Assembly for the year 1878. He is Republican, and a Methodist in religion.
JOHN LARSE, farmer, Sec. 6 ; Wayne ; P. O. Warren, Ill .; born in Christiania Co., Norway, Feb. 23, 1828 ; came to America in 1847, and to Wisconsin, and bought 67 acres, on which he built the old log cabin, and now owns 140 acres of finely improved land. His wife, Annie Jacobs, was born in Norway in 1837, and came to America in 1856; they were married Jan. 20, 1860, and have ten children -Clara, born Dec. 2, 1861, died Aug. 19, 1863 ; Lewis B., born April 13, 1862 ; Charlie J., born Feb. 2, 1864; George W., born April 13, 1866; Clara, born July 2, 1868; Martha, born July 28, 1870; died Feb. 29, 1871 ; Martha, born Dec. 26, 1872; Elmer, born Aug. 16, 1874 ; Abraham, born in 1877; Hattie, born Oct. 4, 1879. In politics, Democrat ; in religion, believer ; Mr. L. went to California in the year 1854, and was engaged in mining one year, then returned to Wisconsin.
S. C. LARSON; P. O. Spafford; born in Iowa Co., Wis., Sept. 3, 1854; left home at the age of 10 years and engaged in farming ; now owns town property at Blanchardville, Wis .; learned the business of miller at Blanchardville, and remained there about three years; took possession of Spafford Mill Feb. 23, 1880 ; lease expired Oct. 1, 1880 ; is now assisting Mr. Heindel in store and post office at Spafford ; his mother resides at Blanchardville. In politics, Mr. L. is a Republican; in religion a Methodist ; is a member of the Independent Order of Good Templars and has been for eight years.
HENRY LIMEBARGER, farmer, Sec. 20; P. O. Warren, Ill .; born in Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany, May 16, 1819 ; came to America in 1851 ; worked in Albany and New York until 1852; then came to Freeport, Ill. ; then to Butler Co., Iowa; then returned to Freeport, Ill. ; then came to Wiscon- sin ; bought 40 acres and now owns 160 acres of land ; he has built a good house, 26x18 feet, two stories, with wing 32x20; a barn 50x32 feet, with 18-foot corners and bank stable, built in 1880. His wife, Fred- rica Powell, was born in Germany, July 29, 1831 ; they were married in 1853, and have had four children-Mena, now Mrs. Ebert, in Warren ; Henry, born July 6, 1857 ; John, born July 16, 1864; Hattie, born July 10, 1867. In politics, Republican ; in religion, Lutheran.
FRANK MCCRILLIS, farmer, Sec. 27 ; P. O. Spafford ; born in Maine in 1835, and at the age of 8 years went to New Hampshire, worked in the cotton factory until 1860, when he came to Wis- consin with his father. He enlisted in Company B, 31st W. V. I., August, 1862 ; was discharged July 6, 1865, at Madison ; was at Bentonville, N. C., and with Sherman on the march to the sea. His wife, Mary Carniry, was born in Massachusetts in 1835. They were married in 1857, and have had three children-Frank, Jr., born Dec. 1860 ; Edwin, born April 1862; Isadora, born 1871. In politics, Green- backer. Liberal in religion. Has been Pathmaster.
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