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W. J. DEXTER, cashier First National Bank, Fox Lake; born in Providence, R. I., Oct. 8, 1833; son of John B. Dexter, an old and respected citizen of that city. Mr. W. J. Dexter was with the Merchants' and Manufacturers' Bank of Providence (now the Fifth National Bank), and was after- ward cashier of Grocers' and Producers' Bank, same city, for two years, and, in 1857, came to Fox Lake, and became Cashier of the Bank of Fox Lake, which position he has held ever since. Married Amy B. Potter, daughter of Alfred Potter, of Providence, May 8, 1856; have one daughter-Helena, who is living at home. Mr. Dexter's contributions to one of the leading papers of the county, on the great financial questions of the day, are still in the minds of the people. Mr. Dexter's tastes naturally lead him in a literary way, and some of his productions are of no little merit. The family are members of the Baptist Church.
CHARLES H. EGGLESTON ; born in Oxfordshire, England, Aug. 4, 1835; son of T. G. Eggleston, whose father was contractor for stone and quarry work ; the family came to Syracuse, N. Y., about 1836 and to Milwaukee in 1838. Mr. T. D. Eggleston went to work on the capitol at
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Madison about this time; also built the first lighthouse that was built in the State; it was at Racine; after- ward went to Waukesha and settled on a farm of 160 acres, but worked at his trade most of the time ; in 1855, he moved to Fox Lake and took a contract to build the Wisconsin Female College; during 1863 and 1864, built the Ottawa University, at Ottawa, Kan. He married Miss. D. E. Austin, and is father of six children-C. H .; Georgiana, married Washington Cleveland, and is living in Iowa ; Helen, married S. F. Smith, and lives in Reedsburg, Wis .; Frances, married J. M. Price, and lives in Columbus, Wis .; Adelaide, married C. Stark weather, and lives in Beaver Dam, Wis .; Harriet, married A. C. Ricksicker, and lives in Cameron, Mo. Charles H. Eggleston enlisted in the 29th W. V. I .; was with Grant at Vicks- burg and with Banks' Red River expedition, and at Mobile at the time of the explosion ; was wounded at Port Gibson in the shoulder by a minie ball ; after the war, went to Ottawa, Kan., and engaged in mer- cantile business ; was there about a year, and came to Fox Lake. Married, in October, 1866, Susan Blais- dell, of Bennington, N. Y. Went into the lumber business on Fox Lake, and, through his good man- agement, has built up a very successful business; has been on the Town Board and Trustee of the village. Himself and family are members of the Baptist Church.
EBENEZER EVANS, farmer, Sec. 9; P. O. Fox Lake; born in South Wales, March 12, 1815 ; son of Roderick Evans ; his father was David Evans; Ebenezer came to Quebec, Canada, in June, 1844, and then to Rochester, N. Y., and then to Racine and to Fox Lake in the fall of the same year ; there was only two houses in the village, one owned by Hugh Crudent and a log house called a tavern ; Indians were numerous ; Mr. Evans built a shanty and settled on 120 acres; cleared a quarter- section ; was the first Welshman here; had to go to Fond du Lac and Portage to market, and drove oxen ; went to a Fourth of July celebration, five miles, on a sled drawn by oxen ; Mr. Evans now has 170 acres under good cultivation and a competency, through his good management and industry. Married, in December, 1841, Maria Jones, daughter of Evan Jones ; have had four children-Roderick D. Evans, born Oct. 15, 1842 ; he married Maggie Tremble and is living in Randolph and is engaged in mercantile business, and is Town Treasurer ; they have had two children-Harry and Mabel. Evan Evans was born July 23, 1845, and died in December, 1853. Benjamin, born Nov. 4, 1846 ; married Mary Price; he is living in Howard Co. Iowa, and has six children-Walter, Ebenezer, Maria, Hugh, David, and one an infant. Mary Ann, born Feb. 9, 1854 ; married Peter Dickson ; have one child- Jessie. Mr. Evans has been Deacon of the Welsh Church for twenty-five years and was one of the founders of it ; has been Clerk of the School Board eighteen years, also Assessor and Supervisor many times.
BENJ. FERGUSON, retired ; P. O. Fox Lake; born in Penobscot Co., Me., Feb. 14, 1820, son of Wm. Ferguson, who was a native of Scotland ; moved to Penobscot in 1798, came from the Highlands, and was a descendant of the old Fergus clan ; he died in Westboro, Mass., about 1870. Ben- jamin came to Fox Lake, Wis., in 1844; was one of the first settlers and built the first frame house here ; engaged in farming, and has been more or less engaged in agricultural pursuits ever since ; the land that he first settled on now embraces most of the village of Fox Lake. Mr. Ferguson was nominated for Sheriff in 1847, when Wisconsin was under Territorial laws, and was elected Sheriff of Dodge Co. in 1852, and in 1857 was nominated for State Senator, was defeated by Wm. E. Smith, the present Governor; in 1859, was elected to the State Senate ; in 1861, was nominated for Governor of State of Wisconsin, and was defeated by Gov. Harvey, who was elected by only about 1,000 majority ; Mr. Ferguson had 6,000 ma- jority in Milwaukee ; Mr. Ferguson is Chairman of Board of Supervisors, and is, and has been, for many years, one of the leading Democratic politicians of the State, and has contributed his means liberally to the support of religious, charitable and institutions of learning. Married, in 1848, Widow Green ; have four children ; Chas. A. Ferguson is prospecting in Leadville, Colo .; the others died in infancy.
HENRY C. FLECK, farmer, Sec. 29; P. O. Fox Lake; born in Norway May 22, 1818; son of Henry H., who was a sailor and sea-captain from his youth up, and sailed to all parts of the world ; he died in 1857, and his wife, Caroline, died in 1856; Henry C. came to Wisconsin in July, 1843, and claimed a section of land in Pine Lake, Waukesha Co ; in 1844, moved to Ashburn, Dodge Co .; in 1849, moved to Beloit, Rock Co., and was engaged in mercantile business there; in 1854, Mr. Fleck returned to his native country, and came back the following year; in 1857, came to Fox Lake and settled on 120 acres, and now has a fine home and farm. Married Caroline E. Gosmann, daughter of Hans Gosmann, who was a man of great prominence in the old country, and came to Dodge Co. in 1843, and settled on about 1,200 acres, who was the wealthiest and one of the most respected of the early settlers ; he died in 1857 ; he was the father of fourteen children-Caroline, Egedie, Petronelle, Neils, Egedius, Carl, Sevrin, Sarat, Rigive, Peter, Andrew, Julie, Gotfred, August, Gabrielle and Findanus, one died in infancy. Mr. Fleck is a man fond of literary pursuits ; he has been School Treasurer several times, but has not aspired to office. Self and family are members of the Episcopal Church ; they have one daughter -- Caroline W., who is living with them. W
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H. GERMAIN, commission merchant, Milwaukee (formerly of Fox Lake); born in town of Rush, Monroe Co., N. Y., May 29, 1833 ; son of E. Germain, who was of French descent. He was in the war of 1812, and died about 1873, at the age of 82; died in Kindare, Juneau Co .; the family came to Milwaukee in 1844, and in 1846, came to Fox Lake; Homer commenced business for himself in 1859; had $192 capital ; started a news and confectionery store; carried it on successfully till 1869 ; built the fine brick store in Fox Lake now occupied by A. H. Potts ; through his good business manage- ment retired with a competence. Married, in December, 1855, Miss H. L. Cadwell, daughter of Nathan Cadwell, an old and respected citizen of this county ; had three children-Chas. E., Frances C. and Libbie ; all living in Milwaukkee ; his wife died in Sparta, Wis., in October, 1870. In 1869, Mr. Ger- main was with Delorne & Quintin, in Milwaukee; and in June, 1872, married Miss J. H. Carpenter, of Milwaukee, niece of Mr. Sittell, who was extensively engaged in the wholesale grocery business, in that city, and a man of wealth; have one child-Harry H., who is 5 years old. Mr. Germain, in March, 1873, engaged in the wholesale grocery business, with A. B. Blanchard, under firm name of Blanchard & Germain ; sold out after about two years, and on April 1, 1877, went into commission business with R. Lindblom, and is now successfully engaged in the same business on his own account.
F. HAMILTON, attorney and counselor at law, Fox Lake ; born in Ireland and came to Oakfield, Genesee Co., N. Y., in 1835 ; in the spring of 1837, he went to Oakland Co., Mich .; returned to Oakfield in the fall of 1839 ; in October, 1846, went to Tennessee ; was there three years, teaching school ; and was afterward in Mississippi; in October, 1849, returned to Oakfield, and on May 1, 1850, settled in Milwaukee; went into the law office of Butler & Northington, in September, 1851, and was admitted to the bar in October. 1854 ; moved from Milwaukee to Fox Lake. Mr. Hamilton was Justice of the Peace two years in Milwaukee, and has been Treasurer of the village of Fox Lake. Married, on Aug. 30, 1853, Louisa J. Chapel, at East Avon, Livingston Co., N. Y .; have had three children-William N., born Aug. 9, 1854, and is engaged in studying law ; Francis G., born July 11, 1856, and living at home; Carrie L., born June 8, 1861. Mr. Hamilton has a successful practice as attorney and counselor at law.
A. J. HAMMOND, stock-dealer, Fox Lake; born in Madison Co., N. Y., Feb. 15, 1837 ; son of Benjamin Hammond, who was from Vermont, as was also his father; Benjamin was a soldier in the war of 1812 ; he came to Randolph, Dodge Co., about 1868, and engaged in agricultural pursuits, and came to Fox Lake and died in 1872, at the age of 82; Mr. A. J. Hammond was a farmer in New York, and, in 1856, came to Randolph and engaged in agricultural pursuits ; was successful ; came to Fox Lake about 1859 and went into the butchering business, and, about 1866, went into the stock business, which he has carried on very successfully ever since, and, through his industry and good management, now has a competency ; ships cattle to Chicago and Milwaukee, and handles stock from Plainfield, Westford and Fox Lake; is one of the largest and most successful dealers in stock in the county. Married, Jan. 1, 1856, Helen M. Taylor, daughter of N. W. Taylor, an old and respected citizen of Onondaga Co., N. Y .; her- father was George N. Taylor, who was of Holland descent, and was extensively engaged in the tannery business in Fayetteville, N. Y., and accumulated wealth; Mr. Hammond is the father of two children- Ida May, born Oct. 3, 1859, and living at home ; Frances Julia, born Dec. 2, 1863, also living in Fox Lake at home. Mr. Hammond belongs to the Odd Fellows' Fraternity ; himself and family are members of the Baptist Church. Mr. Hammond has one of the prettiest residences in Fox Lake, situated not far from the depot.
DR. C. B. HAWES, retired, Fox Lake; born in Shoreham, Addison Co., Vt., Feb. 18, 1812 ; son of Ebenezer Hawes, who was from Massachusetts ; he was in the war of 1812, and was at the battle of Plattsburg; he was an officer in the cavalry ; he died about 1813; Mr. C. B. Hawes lived with his mother and brother on the old homestead, then with his uncle, Northrup, until about 15 years old, when he went to Castleton, Vt., to school for two terms; his health failing, he returned to the farm ; after- ward he went to Newton Academy ; was there about eighteen months, and, at the age of 17, commenced to teach school and board around, which proved too much for his constitution and he had to retire to the seaside, near Boston, for his health; returned with renewed vigor shortly after and taught school about eighteen terms. Married, Jan. 4, 1837, Ruth Hutchinson, daughter of John Hutchinson, of Randolph, Vt., who was one of the oldest and most respected of the early settlers in that country ; after marriage, settled in Potsdam, St. Lawrence Co., N. Y., and engaged in agricultural pursuits; was there about twelve years, when he met with an accident, a fall from a building, which crippled him for a long time; in the spring of 1850, he came to Randolph, Columbia Co., Wis., and settled on 240 acres and engaged in farm- ing; was there till 1862, when he came to Fox Lake. Dr. Hawes, having for a number of years before this given particular attention to the hydropathic treatment of the sick, upon coming to Fox Lake, had to.
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give his entire care and work to his practice, which became very extensive; this practice, which required more solid work than the mere distribution of pills and powders, told upon his health, and he retired and is now living in a pleasant home, enjoying the comforts which have come through his honest industry. He has three children-Alban H., born Jan. 5, 1838 (is agent of the Washington Life Insurance Co .; mar- ried Esther Tuttle Sept. 10, 1861 ; his children are Edith May and C. B.); Marvin, born Jan. 11, 1840, died Dec. 4, 1860 ; Celia, born Aug. 21, 1841 (married E. J. Lindsay Oct. 25, 1861 ; they have had six children-Arthur H., George W., Frank H., Walter E., Jessie E. and Edmond J .; Mr. Lindsay is very largely engaged in handling agricultural implements in Milwaukee). Dr. Hawes' wife died March 12, 1862; he married Julia A. Hubbard Aug. 25, 1862. Dr. Hawes was one of the old-fashioned Anti- Slavery men. Alban Hawes, who represents the Washington Life Ins. Co., is one of their most successful agents, having, through his energy, built up the Company's business to a large extent throughout the State.
CHRISTIAN HEYER, farmer, Sec. 28; P. O. Fox Lake; born in Norway Nov., 1, 1821 ; son of Hans Heyer, who died many years since; Christian came to Ashburn in 1844 and settled on eighty acres; was one of the earliest settlers there; in 1850, went to California and went into the mines, and returned in 1851, and in 1861, enlisted in the 15th W. V. I., and was in all the battles that this fighting regiment engaged in ; was under Gen. Rosecranz and Gen. Grant ; was at the battles of Missionary Ridge ; Island No. 10; was taken prisoner at Stone River, and was in Libby Prison thirty-three days, was then exchanged ; was also in the battles of Perryville, Baton Rouge, and was wounded at Chattanooga ; he was promoted to a lieutenancy, Co, B, for his bravery ; only twenty-four men who first enlisted came out of his regiment safe and sound at the close of the war. At the close of the war, he returned to Ash- burn, and May 16, 1866, settled on 160 acres in Fox Lake, and now has a fine farm of 528 acres, with a fine residence beautifully shaded, and grounds tastefully laid out with flowers; had only $100 when he came to this county, and was glad to get salt and potatoes to eat. Married, Jan. 13, 1849, Egedie Gos- mann, daughter of Hans Gosmann, one of the oldest and richest settlers in this county ; he was a man of sterling worth and ability, and served nine years in the Parliament of his country ; he died in 1857, beloved and respected ; Mr. Heyer is father of three children-Carl, born Nov. 5, 1850 ; Matilda, born Oct. 16, 1852 and died in 1872 ; Alfred, born Sept. 16, 1854, and married, Oct. 24, 1877, Anna Gos- mann ; had one child-Ralph, born Nov. 20, 1878. Carl married the Widow Williams, and has one girl -Anna. Mr. Heyer is a Master Mason, an Odd Fellow and a member of the Grange.
JOHN HOTCHKISS, Fox Lake; born at Derby, Conn., November, 1830 ; served three years' apprenticeship at the drug business, in Bridgeport, Conn., and in 1848 learned the printing business at Randolph, Cattaraugus Co., N. Y. Married Miss Carmelia M. Fisher, at Randolph, in 1854; came West and located at Elkhorn, Walworth Co., Wis .; owned a half-interest in and was chief editor of the Elkhorn Independent, from 1856 to 1860. In 1861, enlisted and served as non-commissioned officer in the 4th W. V. I., until discharged for disability, in 1862. In 1863, was connected with the Sparta Eagle newspaper, at Sparta, Wis .; in 1864, published the Delavan Patriot, one year, at Delavan, Wis .; in January, 1865, enlisted in the 148th Ind. V. I., and served until the close of the war; in September, 1866, came to Fox Lake, Wis., and started the Representative, which is now published by himself and son. Has three children-Angie, Karl and Dean; the family is politically, radical Republican ; religi- ously, Spiritualists.
JOSEPH HUNT, farmer, Sec, 19; P. O. Fox Lake ; born in Lincolnshire, England, Nov. 14, 1827 ; son of James Hunt, who was born and brought up in Wildsworth, Lincolnshire; he died about 1872 at the age of 73; Joseph came to Wisconsin and Fox Lake in 1851; June 16, worked there awhile, and in 1858, went to Blue Earth Co., Minn; came back same year, and in 1859 bought eighty acres in Sec. 29 ; he then worked out for several years, and in 1862 came back to his farm, and has been there ever since, and now, through his honest industry has 182 acres under a fine state of cultivation, and has everything necessary for a first-class farm. Married February, 1862, Susan Smith, daughter of Samuel Smith, a well-to-do farmer in Westford, who came to Wisconsin from New York State ; his father was Charles Smith, and his father was a brave soldier in the Revolutionary war; he settled in New York at a very early date. Mr. Hunt is the father of four children-George, born Feb, 25, 1863, and died Dec. 13, 1863; Alva W., born Oct. 10, 1865, living at home; Frank J., born May 2, 1869; another child died in infancy. Mr. Hunt was the first District School Clerk in this neighborhood, and has been School Director for six years ; he gave his aid and support to the war.
ROBERT HUNTER, merchant, Fox Lake born in Fox Lake, March 4, 1855 ; son of George Hunter, who was from Scotland, near Edinburgh ; he cameto Fox Lake at an early day ; was at first engaged with D. D. Thomas; then followed agricultural pursuits for awhile, and afterward was interested in buying
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and selling wheat; has been several times in California. He married, in 1854, Mary Stevenson, daughter of Andrew Stevenson ; they had four children-Robert, Mary (who is in California with her father), George, living in Fox Lake, and one child died in infancy ; his wife died April 28, 1874. Robert Hunter has a fine farm of 160 acres in the town of Westford ; he is also extensively engaged in mercantile business in Fox Lake, under the firm name of Williams & Hunter; they keep one of the largest and most complete general stocks in this part of the county, and do a first-class and satisfactory business, selling the best of goods at the lowest prices ; Mr. D. D. Williams, his partner, was born in Wales, April 9, 1847; the family came to Columbia Co. in 1856; Mr. Williams is a prosperous business man.
REV. WM. G. INMAN, Pastor Baptist Church, Fox Lake ; born in Tennessee, near Nashville, Sept. 24, 1836 ; son of John Inman ; his father, Samuel Inman, was a native of England, from near London, and was a descendant of Dr. Charles Inman, the celebrated mathematician, and of the same family as the Innan of steamship celebrity ; Mr. John Inman came to North Carolina, and thence to Tennessee, and was in the battle of New Orleans during the war of 1812, as well as in several of the battles with the Indians at that time ; he died June 29, 1851. Rev. William G. Inman united with the Baptist Church and was baptized by Rev. W. D. Baldwin in 1853; the same year he entered the College at Murfreesboro, and graduated in 1856; he commenced to preach at the age of 18; in 1857 and '58, he taught school in Kentucky ; was ordained at Hillsboro, Washington Co., Ky., Oct. 17, 1858. March 15, 1859, he married Miss M. B. Haggard, daughter of Ezekiel Haggard ; he was a descendant of Robert McAfee, one of the first Governors of Kentucky ; after marriage, Mr. Inman preached in Uniontown (Ky.) Church, one year ; in 1861 and 1862, he was Pastor at Newmarket and Hayesville, Ky .; in July, 1862, he went to Clarks- ville, Tenn., and was Pastor there till 1869, when he was called to the Central Baptist Church, of Nash- ville, and was there six years, and was afterward Pastor in Decatur, Ill., three years, and on Dec. 1, 1878, came to Fox Lake; they have one child-Jennie McAfee, born Aug. 15, 1861, at New Market, Ky. Mr. Inman's mother was a Turpin, of an old and aristocratic family of Virginia, who settled in Prince Edward Co., that State, at a very early date ; four brothers of the family were in the Revolutionary war ; Edmund Turpin was cotemporary with Daniel Boone in Kentucky, living to be 81 years old, and died Jan. 14, 1848.
MORGAN JONES, farmer, Sec. 15; P. O. Fox Lake; born in Wales March 15, 1833 ; son of Thomas Jones, who was a farmer in the old country ; the family came to Waukesha, Wis., July 4, 1846 ; was there about five weeks, then came to Fox Lake. Thomas Jones took up 80 acres, and built a house ; it was destroyed by fire in March, 1847; then bought another 80 acres in Sec. 17, lived there about ten years, then bought the 80 acres in Sec. 18, where he was burned out before, and lived there till his death. He married Mary Jones, and had six children-Jane, Ann, John, and Morgan and Thomas (twins), one died in infancy in Wales. In 1861, the property was divided ; Morgan settled in Sec. 15 on 160 acres, now has about 300, over 260 of which are under fine cultivation, and has all improvements per- taining to a first-class farm ; his residence is beautifully situated on the banks of Fox Lake. Married Mary Jones, daughter of Griffith Jones, Jan. 12, 1860 ; have had five children-Thomas, born Oct. 12, 1860, living at home ; Jane, born Aug. 12, 1862, at home ; Mary Ann, born Feb. 5, 1865; Griffith Humphrey, born March 17, 1867 ; John, born July 24, 1869. Mr. Jones has been Justice of the Peace; was elected during the war, 1864, and has been Assessor four years ; he gave his aid and support to the cause of the Union during the war. Himself and family attend the Welsh Methodist Church.
THOMAS T. JONES, farmer, Sec. 8 ; P. O. Fox Lake ; born in South Wales, County Car- digan, town of Pattas, March 15, 1833, son of Thomas Jones ; the family came to Wisconsin in 1846; in July came to Waukesha, and then to Fox Lake in August, same year. Thomas Jones was a respected member of the Welsh Calvinistic Church, and one of the earliest settlers ; he died, after a useful life, March 9, 1866, at the age of 69: his wife died in 1859, at the age of 64; after her death the estate was divided, and Thomas settled on 120 acres in Sec. 16, and now has 484 acres, mostly under good cultiva- tion; he pays particular attention to raising stock, and has from fifty to seventy head per year; Mr. Jones is well-to-do through his good management and industry. Married, Nov. 10, 1859, Mary Davis, daughter of Daniel and Margaret Davis ; Mr. Davis was a well-to-do farmer, living in Rosendale, near Oshkosh ; Mr. Jones is the father of ten children-Thomas Albert, born Oct. 27, 1860, he has attended the Fox Lake College; Daniel, born March 15, 1862, he has been a student at same college ; Evan Henry, born Oct. 13, 1863, he attended college two terms ; Morgan Howel, born Jan. 11, 1866; John Francis, born Aug. 26, 1867 ; Mary Jane, born May 1, 1869; Margaret Ann, born Jan. 13, 1872 ; Timothy, born Sept. 5, 1875 ; William, born June 9, 1877 ; Maria, born Nov. 15, 1878. In 1875, Mr. Jones was chosen Justice of the Peace to fill a vacancy, was elected Justice of the Peace in April, 1877, and now
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holds that office ; was also Constable at one time ; has always been a stanch Republican. Self and family are members of the Welsh Calvinistic Methodist Church, and is a man of liberal instincts.
W. E. KEELEY, lawyer, Fox Lake; born Dec. 1, 1853; son of M. Keeley, who was born in Galway, Ireland, in 1809, and came to Oswego, N. Y., in 1847; worked first at railroading, then at farming five years, and came to Fox Lake April 30, 1853, and settled on eighty acres of land, and now, through his industry and economy, has a fine farm of 120 acres. Married, in 1853 in New York, Cath - arine Kinney, from the same part of the old country that he was from ; he had seven children-William E., the oldest, commenced his education in a district school at Fox Lake, then taught school near Waupun two summer terms, then worked at carpenter's trade about three months, then taught school in Irish settle- ment south of Fox Lake ; then went to State University and took a college course, and graduated with honors in the class of 1878; then taught school in Schamburg, and shortly after commenced to study law with Judge Elwell, of Beaver Dam, and was admitted to the bar in the fall of 1879; John, another son, married Orphia Nashold, and living in Columbus, Wis., he taught school several terins ; Lawrence S. has attended the State University one year, and taught school in Green Lake Co., and will take a college course ; this son has a poetical taste ; Dennis T., Michael and William are the other children living at home. Mr. Keeley is to be much commended that he has seen the advantage of giving his children a thorough and profitable education.
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