History of Walworth County, Wisconsin, Part 96

Author: Western Historical Co
Publication date: 1882
Publisher: Chicago, Western historical company
Number of Pages: 998

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1863. He enlisted, Aug. 27, 1864. as a private of Co. H, 38th W. V. I. : was commissioned First Lieutenant of the same company Sept. 6. ten days after his enlistment. He distinguished himself at the battle of Petersburg, Va., as a brave and efficient officer, and was promoted to Captain Jan. 14, 1865, his superior officer, Capt. Cory, having been relieved for physical disability. At the time of his promotion, Capt. Frees was but a little more than 18 years old, being proba- bly the youngest of his rank in the service from Wisconsin. He was with his command in all actions in which they participated till the close of the war. He was married to Miss Etta R. Adams, removed to Chicago, and entered upon his present business.

J. O. FULLER, farmer. Sec. 2; P. O. Whitewater; has 240 acres of land: was born in Onondaga Co., N. Y., March 14, 1836. He is the son of Shubel and Harriet Fuller; was brought up a farmer, and came to Wisconsin in 1857, and located in Walworth County, town of Whitewater. He was married, Dee. 16, 1857, in Whitewater. to Miss Elizabeth M., dangh- ter of Dr. Magoon. Mrs. Fuller was born in Onondaga Co., N. Y. Her people came to Wal- worth County at an early day. One child was born of this marriage, named Anna. Mrs. Ful- ler died in 1875. Mr. Fuller was married, May 1, 1877. to Emma Woodhouse, daughter of Belinda and William Woodhouse. Mrs. Fuller was born in Delaware Co., N. Y.

ORLANDO GALLT, deceased, was born in the State of New York July 29, 1809; spent his boyhood days in Oneida County. In early life. he engaged in mercantile business at Weeds- port, Cayuga Co., where he was for several years at the head of a prosperous business on the community or co-operation plan. He was married at this place, in September, 1831, to Miss Anna Fink. In June, 1854, he moved to Whitewater. Wis., where he was engaged in mercantile busi- ness with his sons-in-law, Mr. Cain and Cole, and for twenty-five years his name has stood at the head of the firm, his other partners during these years being William H. Birge and Mr. Brownell Bulkley. Four years previous to his death, he retired from active business on ac- count of failing health. His death occurred while at the residence of his son-in-law, Warren Cole, Jr., at Leon. Iowa. April 12. 1SS1. Mr. Gallt was an exemplary and public-spirited citi- zen: a liberal supporter of religion, he was charitable to those in distress, social in nature, ar- dent and conscientious in his political views; devotedly attached to his home, family and friends. His snecess was due to his strict attention to his business, and to his unquestioned honesty and integrity. Mr. Gallt had two children, daughters; the elder, Helen M., is the widow of Edwin R. Caine, and resides at Whitewater: the younger, Elizabeth A., is the wife of Warren Cole, Jr., of Keokuk, Iowa.

JUDGE CHARLES R. GIBBS, farmer, See. 7: P. O. Whitewater: has 240 acres of land. He was born in Granville, Washington Co., N. Y .. Dec. 14, 1813. He is the son of Leonard and Betsy Roberts Gibbs, who were natives of New York, of English descent. His grandfathers were both soldiers of the Revolution. He received an academic education, read law with his brother, Leonard Gibbs, three years, and. in 1832, went to Georgia, where he resided until 1839, holding the position of Postmaster during the years of 1835 and 1836. He pursued the study of law with Hon. Turner H. Trippe; was admitted to the bar of the State of Georgia, and practiced his profession in that State until 1839. He then moved to Shelby Co., Ala., where he was Judge of the County Court from 1841 to 1846. He then moved to Rock Co., Wis., making his home near Janesville, where he was engaged in farming. In 1848, he was an unsuccessful candidate for the State Senate, running on the Free-Soil ticket. He was beaten only by thirty-five votes on a poll of over three thousand, running considerably ahead of his ticket. In 1854, he was elected Register of Deeds of Rock County, and served the term of 1855-56. He was Commissioner at Large of Schools, and Secretary of the Board of Education for the city of Janesville three years, during the war, and also held other local offices. During the years from 1854 to 1858 inclusive, he served at Secretary of the Rock County Agricultural Association, which embraced the most prosperous years of its history. In 1S5S, he formed a law partnership with John R. Bennett and John B. Cassodav, of Janesville, under the firm name of Bennett, Cassoday & Gibbs, which connection lasted seven years. He was appointed member of the Board of Managers of the Industrial School for Boys by Gov. Harvey, and was connected with the board from April, 1862. to April, ISSO. In 1866, he moved to Whitewater and engaged in farming, and breeding fine-wool sheep, Short-Horned cattle, blooded horses and Poland-China hogs, having as fine a stock of the different kinds as can be found in the State. In 1872. he

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was elected to the Assembly from the Third District of Walworth County, comprising the towns of East Troy. La Grange, Sugar Creek, Troy and Whitewater, receiving 1, 168 votes as a Re- publican against 549 cast for the Democratie nominee, Perry G. Harrington. He was appointed by Gov. Taylor as a delegate to the National Prison Congress held at St. Louis in 1874, being also a delegate from the Industrial School. Taking an active interest in agricultural matters, he has served as President of the Walworth County Agricultural Association for the year 1880, up to that date the most successful year of the association. He was married, in Georgia, June 4. 1838, to Miss Martha H., daughter of Wilie Pope. They had seven children. of whom only four are living-Pope, Frank L., Helen and John. Mrs. Gibbs died March 12, 1860, at Janes- ville. Judge Gibbs was married, Nov. 20, 1860, to Mrs. Frances Birge, widow of Leander Birge, and daughter of John M. and Julia B. Clark. They have one child, a daughter named Frances.

LYMAN GOODHUE, deceased, was born in Westminster, Vt., May 20, 1800. He was married at the age of 21, in his native State, to Miss Goodell, and at once moved to Summer Hill, Cayuga Co., N. Y., where he opened up a farm in the wilderness. They had four children born to them. The eldest, George, died aged 27 years; Eliza, when 16 years of age; Fannie A. is the wife of I. N. Norton, of Whitewater; Lyman M. married to Cynthia A. Burlingame, and is now junior partner of the firm of Thiele & Goodhue, furniture-dealers, Whitewater. In 1850, Mr. Goodhue emigrated to Wisconsin and located on a farm in Lima, Rock Co .; seven years later, he moved to Whitewater, where he resided till his death, which occurred March 23, 1882. He was a prominent member of the Congregational Church Society. contributed liberally toward the building of the churches, and was always a free giver in sup- port of the society. Some time in 1864, his sight failed him, and for eighteen years he bore patiently the great affliction of blindness.

L. G. GUILD, farmer, Sec. 2; P. O. Whitewater; has 61 acres; was born in Conway, Mass., Jan. 22, 1806. When 25 years of age (1831), he was married, near Boston, Mass., to Miss Lucy Converse, and moved to Cattaraugus Co., N. Y. They had three children born to them-Charlotte, Edward and Mary. The eldest, Charlotte, was the wife of William Stewart. and died in 1851; Edward was a soldier of the late war: was a member of the 22d W. V. I .: served three years; was captured and held a prisoner fourteen days; he is now a resident of Glidden, Iowa; Mary died aged 3 years. Mr. Guild and family subsequently moved to Buffalo, N. Y., where they lived till 1837, when they moved to Muskego, Waukesha Co., Wis., where he purchased 240 acres and was engaged in farming twenty-six years. In 1839, he lost his wife. and was married again, in 1840, to Polly Shields. They had one daughter, Lucy A., who died when 14 years of age. Mr. Guild moved to Whitewater, Walworth Co., Nov. 1. 1863, and set- tled on See. 2, where he now resides. He lost his second wife Dec. 31, 1873, and was married again. Aug. 16, 1874, to Mrs. Caroline Storms, daughter of James Betts and widow of Daniel Storms. Mrs. Guild was born in Staten Island, N. Y. She had four children by her former marriage-Sylvia, James, Elizabeth and Emma; Sylvia is the wife of Benajah Clark, of Rich- mond. Wis .; James married Laura Rogers and lives in Whitewater; Elizabeth died aged 4 years; Emma is the wife of James Lea, of Waukesha.

ABRAHAM HACKETT, retired farmer, was born in Hamilton, Canada, Sept. 30, 1811; is the son of Jacob and Elizabeth (Moore) Hackett. His parents were from New Jersey. He was married. in 1834, to Mary Randall, daughter of Joseph Randall. Seven children were born to them-Jacob, died aged 40 years; William W. married Kate Van Scork, and lives in Huntley, Ill. ; Abraham J. married Mary Ridge and lives in Whitewater: Joseph R. married Lydia Hol- den and also lives in Whitewater; Mary J., now Mrs. Samuel Reams, Hampshire, III .; Elenor A. is the wife of John Vote, of Ft. Dodge, Iowa: Ryan G. lives in Oregon. Mr. Hackett emi- grated to Whitewater, Wis., in 1839; arrived in that town Aug. 10; settled on Sec. 17; had a farm of 176 acres. Mrs. Hackett died in 1852. He was married again, in 1853, to Mrs. Lydia M. Waterbury, daughter of Samuel Bouns; had one child by this marriage-Lindsay S .. married Maria Bradway and lives in California. Mr. Hackett moved to Cold Spring, Jefferson Co., in 1860, and, one year later, to Hebron, same county; lived in the latter town two years, and returned to Cold Spring; four years later, sold out and moved to Whitewater. His second wife died in 1879. His son, Joseph R., enlisted in the late war in 1861. under Capt. J. L. Pratt, in the 4th W. V. I .: was discharged while at Vicksburg for physical disability.

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JAMES HACKETT. farmer, P. O. Whitewater; settled on Sec. 21 of 120 acres of land; was born in Upper Canada July 3. 1836: is the son of John and Eliza Hackett: came to White- water. Wis., with his parents in October, 1840. His father made his home on the farm now occupied by the son. James was married. Nov. 16, 1856. to Miss Sarah M. Bortle, daughter of John and Sarah M. Bortle. Mrs. Hackett was born in the State of New York. They have eight children-Elizabeth, Dora. Lyman. William. Etta MI., Elsie. Loyal and Pearl.

GULLIK HALVERSON, of the firm of G. Halverson & Son, merchant tailors and cloth - iers. He was born in Valebo, Norway. Sept. 9. 1822; is the son of Halver Halverson. He emigrated to America with his parents June 11, 1845. and located in Richmond, Walworth Co., Wis., and for the succeeding three years worked by the day and month in the different parts of the county. In 1848, he took a Government claim in Richmond, on which claim he worked till 1859, when he traded his farm for village property. and for the next two years was an employe as painter in the reaper works of George Esterly. In 1861, he formed a part- nership with Mr. Chist Gunderson and engaged in the clothing business, with a very small cap- ital, which connection was held until 1862. when they dissolved. He then carried on the bus- iness alone until 1863, when he formed copartnership in the same business with Gilbert Ander- son, under the firm name of Anderson & Halverson, which connection was held until Feb. 1. 1873, when they dissolved by mutual consent. From that time until February. 1881. he carried on the business alone, on a more extensive scale. Feb. 1. 1SS1, his son, Miner. was admitted as partner. under the firm of G. Halverson & Son. They carry a large stock and are doing a good business. Mr. Halverson was married, in Norway. May S. 1845. to Miss Dorothy Mason, daughter of Mads Mason. They have five children living, and have lost three. Mary Ann is now Mrs. E. Mason, of the town of Whitewater: Carrie is the wife of S. Simonson, of Whitewater: Julia is now Mrs. E. Rosman, of the same town: Miner is in business with his father; Halbert. the youngest. is a clerk in the store. Mr. Halverson has served several terms on the Village Board.

DAVID HAMILTON, farmer, Sec. 20: P. O. Whitewater; is a native of Lansingville, Tompkins Co., N. Y. ; was born in 1802. He was a carpenter by occupation, and a teacher of the public schools for several years. He was married, in Lansing, N. Y., in 1827. to Miss Belina Brown. Their family consisted of nine children-Frances E. is the wife of Jacob J. Starin, of Whitewater, Wis .; Roxana M. is the wife of R. M. Hamilton. of Willington. Ill .; Nathaniel A. married Miss Emma Seott, and is practicing law at St. Joseph, Mich. ; Bethana J. is the wife of A. V. Mills, of Lake Mills, Wis .; William H. died at the age of 22 years; Mary L. was the wife of George W. Swan. of Oakland. Cal .. and died at that place January, 1879; Ada A. is a teacher of the same place: Jesse B. married Mintie Tryon. and resides in Lansing. Mich. ; was a member of Co. A. Ist W. V. C. Edgar C. married Emma Wood, and lives at Mason City. Iowa: was a member of Co. E. 47th W. V. I .; Mr. Hamilton and family moved to Wisconsin in 1842 and located in the town of Whitewater. where he and his wife still live. in the enjoyment of good health and a fair share of this world's comforts. The eldest son and all five of the daughters have been school-teachers.

SYLVESTER HANSON, manufacturer of sorghum syrup, is a native of Greene Co., N. Y .; is the son of Samuel and Sarah Hanson; was born Dec. 24, 1SOS, in the town of Windham; was brought up a farmer; was married in his native county, June 9, 1831, to Rebecca D. Win- ter, daughter of Rogers and Ruth Winter. They have one son. Horatio V., who is married to Jane Warren and residing in Montana Territory. Mr. Hanson, in 1837. removed to Hamilton Co., N. Y. ; was elected Justice of the Peace, and held the office for fifteen years. He was also one of the Justices of Sessions of the Court of Common Pleas two years; served as Supervisor ten years in succession of the town of Morehouse; he also served two years as Associate Judge of the Court of Common Pleas. He was engaged in farming. hotel-keeping and in mercantile business. In 1853, he went to California and remained until 1855, when he came to Wiscon- sin and located in Heart Prairie, Walworth Co., and engaged in farming. He was elected Jus- tice of the Peace and served in that capacity till 1866, when he moved to Whitewater. Soon after coming to Whitewater, he was elected to the same office, and served a number of years. In 1862, he represented his district in the Legislature. He has served one term as Supervisor, and three years as President of the village of Whitewater. Since his residence in this town,

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he has been engaged in the manufacture of sorghum syrup. for which he has the most improved apparatus. The maximum number of gallons manufactured at his works in any one season is 5.000 gallons. The average is 3,000.

ELISHA G. HARRIS, farmer, Sec. 1; P. O. Whitewater: has 101 acres. The subject of this sketch was born in Windham Co., Conn., April 21. 1831; is the son of Elisha and Hannah Harris; was brought up a farmer, and came to Wisconsin in 1866; made his home in White- water till 1869, when he moved to Cold Spring. Jefferson Co., where he was engaged in farm- ing till the spring of 1874, when he sold out and purchased his present farm. in the town of Whitewater. He was married, at Narragansett Bay, R. I., March 9, 1859, to Miss Rebecca O. Millard, daughter of William B. and Eveline Millard. Six children were born to them --- James E., George B. (deceased, died in childhood), Alice A .. Ira C., Anna D., Ina B. and Ida H. The two latter are twins, aged 10 years, and so nearly alike that strangers cannot tell them apart. Mr. Harris and family are Episcopalians. In politics, he is a Republican.

JOSEPH HAUBERT does a general harness business, the establishment of which dates back to September, 1859. He is a native of the village of Tholey, Rhine, Prussia, and a son of Joseph and Angelika (Hoffman) Haubert. He was born Feb, 24. 1821. Having arrived at a suit- able age, he entered his father's harness-shop in his native town as an apprentice, served five years; he then traveled in Germany and France, working as a journeyman harness-maker. During his travels, he spent two years in the city of Metz. afterward so noted as a fortress in the late Franco-Prussian war. In 1847. he emigrated to America, and came direct to Milwau- kee, where he engaged at his trade. Shortly after. he went to Elkhorn, Walworth Co., where he opened the first harness-shop in the town, working in the interest of Gen. Walling. He continued in that shop till 1849, when he returned to Milwaukee, where he rented a room for $3 a month, and, borrowing $100 to buy some laee with, he started in business for himself in 1851. He had soon cleared enough so that he could supply himself with stock. and also moved to bet- ter quarters. Elated with his good prospects, he must have some one to share his joys. so, on the 19th of August of that year, 1851, he was married, in Milwaukee, to Miss Mary Rust, daugh- ter of Herman Rust. Mrs. Haubert was born in the city of Bremen, Germany. Mr. Haubert continued business in Milwaukee with such success that in a few years he had accumulated a snug fortune. Being tempted by the speculative spirit of the times. he invested largely in real estate. He had the misfortune to lose his residence and business house by fire, both in the same year, by which he lost heavily. The commercial erisis of 1857 completed the wreck. He closed out in Milwaukee, and, with very limited means, came to Whitewater, September, 1859, and started a small shop. By fair dealing and striet attention to business, he was soon on solid ground again financially, having extended his business and inereased the number of hands em- ployed. Again he invested a surplus in real estate, this time buying a brick store on Center

street. This property was subsequently burned, in 1873, entailing a heavy loss above the in- surance. Mr. Haubert has now a first-class harness-shop, in which he employs four men. His stock is the largest of the kind in the county. His family of ten living children are named respectively, Anna, Mary, Julius, Henry, Libbie, Rosalia, George, Cecilia, Louisa and Sophia. Two have passed away. Mary is now Mrs. Francis Lungershausen, of Whitewater; Julius married Ella Smith, and is a harness-maker of Ft. Atkinson; Henry married Bella McCutchin, and is with his brother in Ft. Atkinson. Libbie is Mrs. W. C. Spielman, of Cincinnati, Ohio. Mr. Haubert has served seven years on the Village Board, and three years as Treasurer.

LUCERNE E. HAWES, son of Morris F. and Sarah (Launsbury) Hawes, was born in Chan- tauqua Co., N. Y., Aug. 14, 1829. He accompanied his parents to Michigan in 1833, and to Walworth County in 1837. In 1852. he engaged in the livery business at Whitewater, which he continued about fifteen years. He then moved to his present farm, on Sec. 18. where he has since resided. He was married, in Albion, N. Y .. Dec. 26, 1854. to Miss Clara Beemer. daugh- ter of Samuel Beemer. They have had six children- Stella B., Hattie C., Mabel L., Fred E., Maurice J. and Francis M. The eldest, Stella, died in childhood, aged 42 years.

HENRY HEADY, attorney at law, holds the offices of Justice of the Peace, Court Commis- sioner, Town and Village Clerk. He was born in Norwich, N. Y., Aug. 8, 1838, and is the son of John and Electa Heady. In early boyhood, he learned the tanner and currier's trade in his father's tannery, and worked at that occupation until 25 years of age, when he enlisted, June,

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1864, in Co. F. 89th N. Y. V. I .; participated in the battles of Cold Harbor, first battle of Petersburg, and at the siege of Petersburg and Richmond. He received a gun-shot wound at the capture of Petersburg, by which he lost his right arm. He was detained at the hospital until October, 1865, when he received an honorable discharge and returned to his home in Norwich, N. Y., and engaged in the tanning business, which he followed three years. He then took np the insurance business and began the study of law. After pursuing his studies two years at Norwich, he went to Minnesota and engaged in teaching in the public schools of Minneapolis. In the spring of 1872, he came to Whitewater, Wis., resumed his law studies, and was admitted to the bar in the Circuit Court of Walworth County in February, 1873. Since his residence at Whitewater, he has served five years as Justice of the Peace, and is now serving the sixth; has served as Town Clerk three years, and Village Clerk four years, being the present incumbent in both offices. He was married, in Guilford, N. Y., in September, 1867, to Miss Ency Delavan, daughter of Nathan Delavan: Mrs. Heady was born in Guilford. They have had three chil- dren-Wealthy, John H. and Lucy S. The eldest, Wealthy, died in childhood.

THOMAS HEMSLEY, deceased, was born in Putsey, England, in 1797; in his younger days, traveled several years in Europe; came to America in 1821; was married, in Chatham, State of New York, in 1824, to Anna Woodruff; moved to Middlefield, Mass; had a family of five children-Mary J. is the wife of Samuel Hull, of Johnstown, Wis. : Esther is Mrs. Luther Smith, of Richmond; George married Melissa York; died in 1871; Laura is the widow of Gil- bert Johnson, of Oregon, Dane Co., Wis. ; Emeline is the wife of James Smith, of Whitewater. Mr. Hemsley came to Whitewater, Wis., in the fall of 1843, and settled on Sec. 33, where he was engaged in farming. His death occurred in 1876. He was an intelligent, well-read man, who had seen much of the world; was respected and highly esteemed by all who knew him. His wife died in March, 1835.

DR. E. G. HORTON, physician and surgeon, is a native of Stockbridge, Madison Co., N. Y. He is the son of Norman and Esther Horton; was born Ang. 20, 1830. In 1842, he came with his father to Wisconsin, and settled in Koshkonong. Jefferson Co., where he was brought up on a farm till 21 years of age, during which time he received an academic education at the Adams Academy of Ft. Atkinson. He then began the study of medicine with Dr. Luther, at Ft. Atkinson, which he continued for three years. He then took two regular courses of lectures at the Rush Medical College of Chicago, during the winters of 1853-54-55; graduated March, 1855. After receiving his diploma, he practiced his profession three years at Ft. Atkinson, and, in 1858, moved to Whitewater, where he has since resided. He enlisted in the late war, and, in November. 1861, was appointed Assistant Surgeon of the 13th W. V. I., and served until Nov. 21, 1864. His superior officer was Surgeon John Evans, with whom he served three years, it being a noticeable fact that no change was made in the medical staff of the regiment during that time. On his return from the army, he resumed practice at Whitewater, which has been continued to this date. His experience in surgery and his skill as a physician entitle him to rank among the leading medical men of his section of the State. He was married at Ft. At- kinson, April 1, 1855, to Miss Harriet Rawsan, daughter of Emery and Julia A. Rawsan. Mrs. Dr. Horton was born in Stockbridge, Madison Co., N. Y. They had one daughter and a son. The daughter, Minnie I., is now the wife of Prof. G. W. Reigle, Principal of the high school at Spring Green, Wis. The son, Emery N., died at Minneapolis at 21 years of age, after three days' illness.

JAMES W. HULL. proprietor of livery stable; has a farm of 145 acres situated on Sec. 21. Whitewater. The subject of this sketch was born in Norfolk, Litchfield Co., Conn., March 27, 1829; when 7 years of age, accompanied his parents to Scott, Cortland Co., N. Y. In 1848, he moved to Wisconsin and located on Sec. 21, Whitewater. He was married, at Ft. Atkinson, in 1860, to Miss Martha Castle, daughter of Ashel Castle. Mrs. Hull was born in Canada, but of New England parentage. They have two children-Emma and James. Mr. Hull was engaged in farming till Oct. 22, 1881, when he moved to Whitewater and engaged in the livery business, still retaining the ownership of his farm. Mr. Hull has served as Assessor of the town of White- water eight or nine years.

LEVI JOHNSON. farmer, Sec. 31, Cold Spring, adjacent to village or Whitewater; P. O. Whitewater; has 156 acres of land; was born in Guilderland, Albany Co., N. Y., Jan. 1, 1815;

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is the son of Henry and Elizabeth Johnson; when quite young, moved with his parents to Stock- bridge, Madison Co., where he was brought up on a farm. In 1835, he went to Michigan Ter- ritory, and in 1836 to Chicago, and from there to Milwaukee, making the entire distance from Detroit, Mich., to Milwaukee on foot. After exploring. Wisconsin a few weeks, he set out on his return to his home in the East, where he arrived, having traveled 700 miles of the distance on foot. He had married in New York, previous to his exploring tour, June, 1836. His wife was Miss Sarah S. Page, daughter of William Page, of New York. They had one son born to them in the East, which died in infancy. In 1839, he emigrated to Wisconsin, arriving in Whitewater in April of that year; he selected a claim in Cold Spring, Jefferson Co., adjoining the village of Whitewater, where he has continued to reside to this date. Three children were born to them-Emegene E., died when 14 years of age; Josephene C. is now the wife of E. F. Donnelly, foreman of the paint-shops of Esterly's reaper works; Lucia died in infancy. Mr. Johnson lost his wife, who died in 1849. He was married again in 1855, in Lake Mills, Wis., to Minerva, daughter of Rufus Reynolds. Mrs. Johnson was born in Ohio. One child, a daughter, was born of this marriage, named Sarah M., now the wife of D. C. Hall, of Edger- ton, Wis. Mr. Johnson was the first Supervisor of Cold Spring, receiving all but one vote cast at the election. He was subsequently elected Assessor, and served in that capacity. Mr. John- son was one of the earliest pioneers of his section of the State. Beginning with almost noth- ing, he suffered all the inconveniences of pioneer life. His first cow was obtained by trading off his cook-stove. He has now a fine farm of 156 acres, a commodious residence, and sur- rounded by all the conveniences of a wealthy farmer. Though not a politician. Mr. Johnson takes a warm interest in the administration of public affairs, and casts his vote with the Demo- cratic party.

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History of Walworth County, Wisconsin, Part 96

Author: Western Historical Co Publication date: 1882 Publisher: Chicago, Western historical company Number of Pages: 998

Author: Western Historical Co
Publication date: 1882
Publisher: Chicago, Western historical company
Number of Pages: 998