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ADAM H. LOUCKS, farmer, Sec. 10; P. O. Shopiere; born in Montgomery Co., N. Y., Feb. 16, 1828; son of Adam H. Loucks, Sr., whose father, Henry Loucks, was a soldier in the Revolu- tionary war; he enlisted when he was 16 years old and served through most of the war. Adam H. Loucks, Sr., died in 1828, aged 35 years. Adam H., Jr., went to California in 1851 ; was in the mines; was successful and returned in 1853 to Montgomery Co., N. Y., and was in the shoe business a year; then came to Kenosha; was there six months; then came to Shopiere; again went into the shoe business and carried it on successfully for ten years, and in 1864 bought a farm of 107 acres. Married, on Dec. 26, 1850, Miss M. A. Van Wie, the daughter of Philip S. Van Wie, of old Dutch stock settlers on the Hudson and Mohawk in early days; they have had seven children-Mary C., born Oct. 16, 1851, died Dec. 18, 1853; Charles N., born May 8, 1854, and is now in Iowa in railroad business; Annette, born Oct. 16, 1856 (married George Heild, of Janesville) ; Jane E., born Dec. 21, 1858 (married Charles Kemerer, of La Prairie) ; Clark, born Dec. 6, 1862, and is at home ; George, born Aug. 20, 1866, and is attending school ; Olive B., born Aug. 10, 1871, and is at school. The family are members of the Methodist Church, at Shopiere.
HENRY H. McLENEGAN, Sec. 19 ; P. O. Beloit ; born in Pennsylvania Nov. 24, 1835; son of Zephenia McLenegan, a lawyer of prominence, who studied law with James Buchanan ; he was born in 1801 and died in 1842. Henry McLenegan pursued his studies until 16 years old, when he went into the hardware business in Lancaster, Penn .. and, at the age of 21, married Sarah F. Reigart, daughter of Hon. E. C. Reigart, of Lancaster, Penn .; children are Charles E., born Jan. 23, 1858; Samuel B., born Feb. 20, 1861 ; Archibald R., born Aug. 7, 1868; Anna S., born April 12, 1875. Came to Turtle March 21, 1857, and settled on 180 acres and now have one of the pleasantest homes in the State. John A. McLenegan was in a Pennsylvania regiment during the war ; served his time faithfully ; his regiment was one of the first that went into the service. Mr. McLenegan is a descendant of Peter Muhlenberg (the fighting Parson ), a prominent preacher and soldier at the time of the revolution; is also a descendant of Sir William Wallace, a Scottish Chief of renown.
S. J. MINER, farmer, Sec. 9; P. O. Shopiere ; born in Lancaster, Erie Co., N. Y., Nov. 9, 1832; son of Jacob R. Miner, a farmer on the Holland Purchase; was of old German stock, and died at the age of 71. His father was a soldier in the Revolutionary war. Mr. S. J. Miner has now in his possession an iron bake-kettle, which was the first one used by white folks in Herkimer Co., N. Y. Mr. Miner went to Chicago in the fall of 1836, and was among the first settlers. Was there when Stone was executed, the first man hanged in Chicago. He sailed on the lake seven years, and was on the Illinois Canal several years. Among the early settlers in Chicago at the time Mr. Miner went there, were Went- worth, Hubbard and Sherman ; Steel was Sheriff at that time. He came to Wisconsin in 1850, to Jeffer- son Prairie, town of Bradford, and rettled on 161 acres; was there till 1878. Then, in March, went to Turtle, and bought 59 acres. Married Elizabeth Barnum, daughter of George N. Barnum, of Walworth Co., June 23, 1859. Have had six children-Dora (living at home) ; Katie (married Mr. Lawrence, and is living in Turtle), Nettie J. and George (going to school), Frances and Eva Irene (at home). Mr. Miner rode on that first car that ran on West Madison street. Chicago. There was a blacksmith-shop on the corner of Randolph and Clark streets when Mr. Miner first went to Chicago.
B. F. MURRAY, farmer, Sec. 25 and 26; P. O. Beloit ; born in Pompey, Onondaga Co., N. Y., May 9, 1811 ; son of Philo Murray, who subsequently moved to Onondaga Co., N. Y. He was a sol- dier in the war of 1812. He married Prudence Cary, of Columbia Co., N. Y., and died in 1826, at the age of 54. Was engaged in farming and tavern-keeping. Benj. F. came to Wisconsin in May, 1830, settled on 160 acres, and, through industry and frugality, has a fine farm well stocked. When he first came here, he built a log cabin 7x9, and lived there with five other men through the season, and several years afterward. Wolves and deer were numerous ; counted a herd of seventy-two deer one morning from his cabin door. He went back to New York in 1844, and married Sophia Smith, daughter of Dr. Daniel Smith, a prominent physician. He returned in the spring of 1845, and settled in Turtle again. Have had three children-James was born in 1847, and is settled on a farm in the neighborhood ; M. M., born in 1850, and Hattie. Has been Chairman of the Board, and Supervisor many years.
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MRS. M. J. MOSHER, Sec. 31 ; P. O. Beloit ; widow of Jared Mosher, who was born in New York, near Rochester, in 1826 : came to Illinois about 1847, and engaged in business as general mer- chant and the manufacture of stoves, etc. In 1850, married Minerva J. Lewis, daughter of Alfred Lewis. He was a prominent farmer in Illinois, and died Feb. 12, 1873. Had five children-Louis Allen, born in 1851, and died in infancy ; Emma A., born in 1853, died in 1854; Ida died in 1860, when she was 4 years old; Annie T., born 1858, graduated at Beloit High School with honors; Lincoln A., born in 1861. He is working the farm in a way that is to his credit. Has 100 acres under fine cultivation. Mr. M. J. Mosher was in the auction and dry-goods business, and was successful, and left his family in comfortable circumstances. The Lewis family moved from New York to Huron, Erie Co., Ohio, in 1832, and, in 1837. went to Winnebago Co., Ill.
M. D. MURPHY, farmer, Sec. 18; P. O. Beloit; born in Ireland Nov. 27, 1818; came to this country and to Albany about 1851 ; went to Richfield, Wis .; was there about two years, then came to Beloit, fall of 1854, and located in Turtle about 1858, on ten acres, and, through his industry and fru- gality, has now 150 acres, under the best of cultivation. Married Ann Kent, in Ireland, August, 1848; have had ten children-Richard, James, Robert, Andrew, Michael, John, Philip, Mary Ann, Ellen and Andrew. Members of Catholic Church. Mr. Murphy gave his support and aid to the national cause during the rebellion.
JOHN H. POOLE, farmer, Secs. 7, 8; P. O. Beloit ; born in Johnstown, Fulton Co., N. Y., April 25, 1812; son of Abraham Poole, who was a farmer and of the old Vanderpoole family, one of the first families to settle in New York from Holland ; he died June 24, 1853, at the age of 76. Mr. John Poole commenced the hotel business in January, 1830, in Johnstown ; carried it on successfully sixteen years ; was well known throughout that part of the State; served as under Sheriff there at one time; Mr. Pool afterward moved to Hebron, McHenry Co., Ill., and bought 320 acres; was there two years, then came to Turtle, his present location, and settled on 300 acres, and now has 275 acres under the best of cultivation and a fine and handsome residence. Married, February, 1840, Elizabeth Winne, daughter of Garrett Winne, a wealthy farmer of New York; have had six children-Phoebe married Mr. P. Norcross, a prominent lawyer of Janesville; Abraham is in the commission business in Chicago; has been very successful ; has built him a fine residence, costing $5,200; has a branch house in New York City. Garrett is in Burton Co., Kan .; is a speculator in cattle and horses; has been very successful. Henry is in Milwaukee in the grain and commission business ; Charles J. was in the commission business in Chicago, is now in Janes- ville; John is a student in Beloit College; Abraham was in the Commissary Department during the war ; was stationed at Chattanooga. Mr. Poole is a self-made man ; deserves great credit for the successful way in which he has brought up his family.
PHILO PORTER, farmer, Sec. 21 ; P. O. Clinton; born in Huron Co., Ohio, New London Township, Feb. 28, 1831 ; son of Philo T. Porter; he was one of the pioneers in that county ; was a soldier in the Black Hawk war and an honorable and respected man ; his father was killed and scalped by the Indians in Maumee; Mr. Philo T. Porter died May 30, 1876, and was buried at Clinton; he was the father of ten children ; one of them, Webster, was shot before Atlanta, was color-bearer of the 16th Wis. Regt .; three brothers and sisters are now in Turtle and one brother in Kansas ; the family moved to Wis- consin, April 6, 1851, and settled on 440 acres ; Philo Porter now has 100 acres under fine cultivation ; pays particular attention to raising stock ; is in comfortable circumstances ; has been on the School Board many terms and is now Town Treasurer. He married, Sept. 26, 1855, Jane Lutink, a native of Holland ; have had three children-Mary S., born July 19, 1856; Alfred T., Aug. 2, 1860, and died Oct. 1, 1873; Minnie, born May 26, 1866.
A. E. REIGART, farmer, Sec. 21; P. O. Beloit; born in Lancaster Co., Penn., May 14, 1822; son of E. C. Reigart, one of the first and most respected settlers in that part of the county. Mr. A. E. Reigart was extensively engaged in the tanning business, and afterward run a saw-mill and lumber business; then engaged in farming, and, in the spring of 1856, came to Turtle and located on 440 acres, and now has a fine farm. Married Letitia Montgomery, March 5, 1850, daughter of John R. Montgom- ery, a prominent lawyer of Lancaster. Penn .; have had two children-Mary Catherine, born Nov. 21, 1850 (married, Sept. 9, 1874, Mr. Victor Whitfield, of Van Buren, Ark.); Emanuel Carpenter, born June 13, 1853, and is now in Clinton Junction, in business.
JAMES E. SCOTT, farmer, Sec. 4; P. O. Shopiere; was born in Reading, Berkshire Co., England ; son of William T. Scott, a prominent merchant in Reading, in the grocery and tea business ; he was successful, and came to America in 1835, and settled on a farm in Ontario Co., N. Y. ; he died at the age of 41, in 1835. Wm. C., a brother of James E., came to Wisconsin in 1848, to Emerald Grove, and bought a farm ; was there seven years, then moved to La Prairie and settled on 400 acres, one of the largest
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farms in that town; he was killed on the 23d of May, 1879, while driving a load of hay to market; the hay capsized, and he was crushed beneath it; he was one of the most respected and substantial citizens of La Prairie. James E. Scott came to Wisconsin in 1850; settled in Bradford, and went to farming; was there six years; sold out and bought a store in Emerald Grove, and commenced a successful business, which he carried on till 1867 ; his sales were from $1,800 to $2,400 per year; he bought goods largely in Chicago; through his industry and good business qualities, accumulated a competency, and, in 1867, went into real-estate speculation, and finally settled on 200 acres in Turtle, where he has a fine home and a farm under the best of cultivation. Married Lucina Hall in 1852, a native of New York ; have had four chil- dren-Winfield is in Beloit, and is a promising artist; his paintings show great merit ; Adella is living at home; Wallace and Waldo are also at home. Mr. Scott pays particular attention to raising barley and live stock ; raised more barley last year than any farmer in town.
GEORGE SEARS, miller, Shopiere; born in England, County Kent, Jan. 8, 1830 ; was engaged in the milling business there, and came to New York in April, 1850; was in the State of New York two years, in the same business; went to Canada and followed the same vocation there two years; then went to Turtleville, and was at Mr. Hodson's mill about a year, and then went to Rockford, and was there till 1866, and, in June, came to Shopiere, Wis., and started the milling business on his own account, and has been successfully engaged ever since ; can grind about seventy-five barrels of flour per day. Mar- ried Esther Cooling, daughter of John Cooling, who was a native of England; has four children-Albert Edward is engaged in the mill business with his father; Arthur G. and Benjamin 'are attending school in Shopiere; Irving Thomas is a child 4 years old, at home.
DANIEL SILIMEALL, farmer, Sec. 11; P. O. Shopiere ; born in Montgomery Co., N. Y., Jan. 20, 1841 ; son of John Shimeall, who was a farmer. and is now living in Shopiere. Daniel came to Wisconsin in 1860, and enlisted in the 2d Wisconsin Regiment, one of the first to go to the front; was in the battle of Bull Run, and many other engagements, which he went through bravely and without accident until the battle of Gettysburg, where he was shot through the arm and side, and was taken off the field to Baltimore, and from there to Philadelphia, and was treated with great care and kindness ; finally recov- ered and returned to Wisconsin. He now has the ball that did the savage work, it was taken out of his body. Mr. Shimeall now has a fine farm of ninety acres under the best of cultivation. Married Margaret Earl, of New York, in 1864. Have had five children-Charles W., born Dec. 9, 1866 ; Earl, born June 16, 1868; Lee, born May 16, 1871, died Sept. 25, 1872; Lizzie, born Aug. 1, 1874; Grace, born Sept. 24, 1877. Mr. Shimeall was elected Town Treasurer one term.
S. H. SLAYMAKER, farmer, Scc. 28; P. O. Beloit; was born in York Co., Penn., Aug. 9, 1830; son of Stephen C. Slaymaker; his father, S. H. Slaymaker, was extensively engaged in the stage business, and was formerly known all through that part of Pennsylvania. Stephen C. died in June, 1835. He had been largely engaged in the iron business. Mr. Slaymaker is of old German stock, who emigrated to this country in 1720. At an early age, he attended the University at Fitchburg, and then Franklin Academy (now called Marshall College), at Lancaster. Then served three years' apprenticeship in the printing business. In March, 1856, married Anne C. Reigart, daughter of E. C. Reigart, a prominent lawyer of Lancaster, Penn .; came to Turtle in April, 1856, and settled on 260 acres ; now has a good farm, and owns 420 acres of valuable land under cultivation. In 1877, was elected Chairman of the Board of Supervisors.
ARTEMUS SMITH, farmer, Sec. 1; P. O. Shopiere; born in Chester, Vt., on April 11, 1818; son of Artemus Smith, Sr., a native of Massachusetts. Artemus Smith, Jr., carried on the manufacture of bonnets in Upton, Mass., successfully. Afterward, was station agent at Marlboro seven years, and, in 1854, went to Chicago and engaged in the manufacturing of bonnets : did a successful busi- ness. He sold out there and went to Shopiere, Wis. ; bought Buck's store and engaged in business with Mr. Holmes ; was afterward in coopering business. His business tact carried him through prosperously in all his undertakings. In 1863, he bought a farm of 100 acres, a short distance from Shopiere, where he now has a fine home, and a farm under the best of cultivation. Married, on Nov. 1, 1843, Olivia P. Pike, daughter of Jonathan Pike ; on the mother's side, her grandfather was a brave soldier in the Revolution. and in the war of 1812 ; and, on her father's side, her grandfather enlisted in army of the Revolution when 16 years old. They have had seven children : George M. died in infancy ; one other died in infancy ; Emma F. is in Shelby Co., Iowa; Edward H. is helping on the farm at home; Ella E. married Mr. F. Kemmerer; Eva I. and Effie A. are at home. Mr. Smith has been a member of the School Board.
SPENCER R. SWEET, farmer, Sec. 4; P. O. Shopiere ; born in Oneida Co., N. Y .. Dec. 25, 1844 ; son of Henry Sweet, who was a respected farmer in that county. He came to Edgerton, Rock Co., November, 1859, and settled on 180 acres in Turtle and is now living in Shopiere; his son, Spencer
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R. Sweet, is now working the farm, which is under good cultivation, and shows good care and attention. Spencer married Mary S. Allyn, Dec. 25, 1866; have had four children-Myrtie, born Aug. 14, 1868 ; Eula, born Feb. 6, 1872; Ida, June 8, 1874; Albert Henry, Nov. 30, 1876-Eula died Aug. 1, 1875. A brother of Spencer, Lyman E., was drummer boy in the 18th Wis. Regt. ; was at the battle of Shiloh ; is now in Chicago, with B. F. Ransom, in the livery business.
J. W. THOMAS, station agent N .- W. R. R., Shopiere station ; also agent American Express Co., and Postmaster P. O. Tiffany ; born in New York State, 1838 ; came to Wisconsin about the year 1855, locating in the town of Turtle, where the early part of his life was spent on his father's farm. In 1859, commenced work for the N .- W. R. R., as watchman, continuing for one year ; in 1861, enlisted in Co. F, 13th Wis., and joined his regiment in Janesville ; was mustered out in 1862, when he returned to Turtle ; was appointed station agent N .- W. R. R., Nov. 1872. Married, August, 1864, Miss Susie A. Van Wie, a native of New York State ; they have one child-Carrie B., born in 1866. Republican.
D. VAN VALEN, general store, Shopiere; born in Cortland Co., N. Y., Nov. 15, 1850 ; son of J. Van Valen, a citizen of Hudson, N. Y. He came to La Prairie about 1854, and settled on eighty acres, and now has a comfortable home and is in good circumstances. D. Van Valen attended school till 16 years of age ; then went into a planing-mill at Janesville, and there worked for Guernsey & Bowles; was there two years; then worked for S. H. Reynolds, and afterward with Holmes & Co., Shopiere. Bought out Thomas Holmes Jan. 1, 1879, and now, in connection with Mr. Whitford, carries on success- fully a general store business, keeping a general and well-assorted stock valued at about $2,500; their prices are the lowest and goods the best, and they should have a patronage which their industry deserves. Chancy Van Valen was in the 33d Wis. ; was taken sick and died in Tennessee.
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SAMUEL M. BULLOCK, farmer, Sec. 14; P. O. Johnstown; born in New York in 1851; came to Wisconsin in 1843, locating at Johnstown with his father, where he remained one year, when he moved to Lima, where the early part of his life was spent; at the age of 19 years, he purchased a farm of eighty acres in Madison, Dane Co., remaining two years; moved to Milton and purchased eighty acres, which he sold out after two years, and returned to Lima and purchased eighty acres, where he remained for a number of years, when he moved to Johnstown, purchasing 100 acres on Section 15, which he afterward sold and moved on Section 14, his present homestead of 120 acres. Married, in 1851, Miss Mary J. Elliott, a native of Erie Co., N. Y .; have three children-Orson W., born Aug. 6, 1852, died Aug. 28, 1867 ; Della A., born Jan. 20, 1858; Verna I., Dec. 4, 1873. Mr. B. is making a specialty of thoroughbred short-horn cattle; he is also the owner of one of the finest bulls in the county. Clerk of School Board three years. Republican.
E. CARY, farmer, Secs. 3, 11, 14; P. O. Johnstown; born in Boston, Erie Co., N. Y., in 1818; came to Wisconsin in 1841; spent the first year in Troy, Walworth Co .; he then moved to Bradford, where he purchased 168 acres, his present homestead. Married, in 1845, Miss Emily Shumway, a native of New York, who died in January, 1871; they had four children; he married again, in 1874, Miss Diantha Rice, a native of New York ; has been Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, Town Clerk, and member of the School Board. Republican.
ALMIRA M. CARTER, farmer, Secs. 15 and 26; P. O. Johnstown; born in Richfield, Conn., in 1814; came to Wisconsin in 1843, locating at Johnstown, where he purchased 244 acres, his present homestead. Mr. C. is one of the first settlers in Johnstown, and is considered a very successful farmer, making a specialty of fine-wool sheep, and making shipments to Chicago and Milwaukee. Married, in 1836, Miss Dolly E. Wadham, a native of Connecticut, who died at Johnstown in 1847, leaving three children, one son and two daughters; one daughter died at the age of 17 years while attending school at New York City. He married again, in 1848, Miss Sarah Wedge, a native of Warren, Conn .; they have one daughter. At the breaking-out of the war, being too old to go himself, he sent his only son, who served through the war. Mr. Carter was Assessor four years, Town Clerk and County Commissioner ; in 1847 and 1848, assisted in draughting the Constitution of the State; was a member of the Legislature in 1868. Republican.
SILAS CHURCH, farmer, Sec. 5; P. O. Milton ; born in Jefferson Co., N. Y., in 1808; son of David and Lucinda Church, who removed from Jefferson Co. into Genesee Co. in 1812, where Mr. C.
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spent the early part of his life; he came to Rock Co. in 1846, locating on the farm he now owns of 212 acres. Married Miss Nancy, daughter of Benjamin Davis, of Orleans Co .. N. Y., in 1833 ; they have five children-Cornelia A., Minerva J., Orville H., George and Frederick. He is Republican to the core, and liberal in religion. Mr. and Mrs. Church are passing their days peacefully on the old homestead with their two younger sons and daughter Martha.
JOSEPH FELLOWS, farmer. Secs. 18 and 19 ; P. O. Johnstown Center; born in Merri- mac Co , N. H., in 1816; son of Nathaniel and Polly S. Fellows; he came to Wisconsin and Rock Co. in July, 1837, making a claim of 240acres, which he improved by building and fencing. Mr. F. says the Government land agents did not ask very close questions concerning Government timber; this was before the pre-emption acts came in force. He settled on the farm he now owns, of 260 acres, in 1850. Married Miss Ellen, daughter of John and Mary Putnam, Feb. 9, 1845, who died Dec. 26, 1872, leaving four sons-Francis E., Harrison P., Willis E. and John P. and one daughter, Mary L. He is a Republican, and has served as Chairman of the Town several years; also Treasurer, Assessor and Supervisor ; is liberal in religion : supports all sects alike and has helped build several churches in his vicinity.
JONATHAN A. FELLOWS, merchant and Postmaster, Johnstown Center ; born in Andover, Merrimack Co., N. H., June 8, 1834; son of Nathaniel and Polly S. Fellows, who died in Franklin, N. H. Mr. F. came to Johnstown in 1855, locating on Sec. 19, where he remained two years ; he then bought the store now owned by A. Warner; remained one year, then went to Johnstown and occupied, for seven or eight years, the store now owned by F. D. McIntyre ; removed to a farm on Sec. 34; lived there two years; afterward on Sec. 30. about four years ; he was in business with Charles A. Carter three years in Johnstown, returning to Johnstown Center in November, 1875, where he has a stock of general merchandise in the store owned by him near Johnson's Hotel. He was Postmaster of Johnstown Center from 1860 to 1865 ; again appointed in 1878. He is independent in politics and religion. Mar- ried Mrs. Louisa P. Dver in 1848, who has one daughter-Sarah E.
REV. N. G. GOODHUE, Johnstown Center; born in Essex Co., Mass., Aug. 17, 1820; son of Thomas and Hannah Goodhue; he came to Racine Co., Wis., in 1841, and lived there one year; removed to Jefferson Co., where he resided as minister of the Congregational Church a number of years ; then in Oconomowoc about five years, returning to Oakland, Jefferson Co., and remained until 1854; then resided in Sauk Co., Wis., two years; returned, in 1857, to his native State, and resided there and in New Hampshire about eight years, engaged as a preacher of the Gospel ; returning to Wisconsin. he resided in Koshkonong until 1868, when he settled in the town of Johnstown, where he has retired from his labors. He married Miss Lucinda A. Osborn, of Oconomowoc, March 6, 1845 ; they have three liv- ing children-Mary J., William E. and Leigh R. Mr. Goodhue is a Republican, and is Justice of the Peace of the town of Johnstown. With his wife, he is a stanch member of the Congregational Church ; united with it in 1839, in Newburyport, Mass He was ordained in Jefferson Co., Wis., in 1843.
JAMES HADDEN, Sr., farmer, Sec. 6; P. O. Milton : born in Haddingtonshire, Scotland, in 1813; son of James and Elizabeth Hadden ; came to America and Rock Co. in 1856, locating in Mil- ton ; was then $7 in debt, and worked by the day to get a start in life; settled on the farm he now owns, of 156 acres, in 1866. Married Miss Ann Brown in 1836; they have six living children-James, Christina, Elizabeth, William, Archibald and Ann; Janet and Robert, deceased. Mr. Hadden is a Repub- lican, and the family are members of the U. P. Church.
JAMES HADDEN, farmer, Sec. 32; P. O. Johnstown Center; born in Scotland in 1840; came to Wisconsin in 1856, locating at Johnstown, where he purchased 160 acres, his present homestead. Married, in 1863, Miss Elizabeth Moore, a native of Scotland, who died July 30, 1876; had seven chil- dren. five living. He married again in June, 1878, Miss Sarah Lee, a native of Wisconsin ; they have one daughter. Mr. Hadden is one of the few farmers in Rock Co. who make a specialty of breeding thorough- bred short-horn cattle; he is also the owner of the famous bull, Gov. Ludington. and an extensive breeder of Clyde horses.
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