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GREGORY D. HALL, farmer, Secs. 21 and 16; P. O. Johnstown Center; born in Monroe Co., N. Y., Aug. 7, 1835 ; son of Isaiah and Olive Hall, who came to Wisconsin in 1846, locating in Koshkonong, Jefferson Co .; the parents are living in De Kalb Co., Ill. Gregory Hall owns 275 acres; is a strong Republican. Has served as Assessor four years, and was Chairman of the town in 1878; is also Secretary of the Town Insurance Company, organized April 8, 1975. Married Miss Ann E., daughter of John and Rebecca Austin, of Lima, Nov. 10, 1859; they have six children-Cora E., Frank B. Ulysses S., Mary J., Otis and Willie. Mr. Hall is a member of Johnstown Temple, No. 170, T. of H., and was Worthy Chief the first two terms, commencing Jan. 22, 1878; was re-elected in April, 1878 ; he is also a member of the Grand Temple of Wisconsin.
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JOHN HAIGHT, farmer, Secs. 3, 23 and 25; P. O. Johnstown; born in New York, in 1832 ; came to Wisconsin in 1850, locating at Johnstown, where he purchased 150 acres, his present homestead. Married in 1853; his wife was a native of New York. They have had six children, three boys and three girls. Mr. Haight raises both stock and grain with much success. He has been District Clerk for six years ; Side Supervisor, five years, and at present Supervisor ; Democrat.
JOHN HARVEY, farmer, Secs. 15, 34 and 35; born in Scotland in 1824 ; came to Wiscon- sin in 1852, locating at Johnstown, where he purchased 215 acres, his present homestead. He is con- sidered a most successful and enterprising farmer, raising both stock and grain. He is also the owner of some fine Clyde-bred horses. Married, in 1852, Miss Ellen Mclellan, a native of Scotland, who died at Johnstown, in 1868, leaving three children. one son and two daughters. He married again in the fall of 1875, Miss Mary Bennett, a native of Ireland. Mr. Harvey has been Assessor. for five years Chair -. man, Board Supervisor, five years, and Treasurer three years; Democrat. P. O. Johnstown.
JOHN JAMIESON, farmer, Secs. 3, 17, 31 and 32; P. O. Emerald Grove; born in Scot- land in 1824; came to Wisconsin in 1842, locating at Whitewater ; after a short time, he moved to Lima, remaining two years, when he went to Scotland, returning in 1848 with his family. In 1849, he again located at Lima, remaining till 1864 when he went to Walworth Co., and purchased a farm, where he lived for about one year. In 1865, moved to Johnstown, and purchased his present farm of 190 acres. He makes a specialty of stock and grain. Married, in 1853, Miss Eveline Wilkins, a native of St. Lawrence Co., N. Y. Has thirteen children, five boys and eight girls; one boy and two girls dead. Mr. Jamieson was Assessor in Lima for a number of years ; Republican.
A. A. KEITH, farmer, Sec. 24 ; P. O. Johnstown ; born in New York, in 1818; came to Wis- consin in 1845, locating at Johnstown, where he purchased eighty acres, his present homestead ; also pur- chased forty-six acres in Richmond. Mr. Keith is an enterprising farmer, and stands very high in the community of Johnstown. Married, in 1846, Miss Julia M. McFarland, a native of Otsego Co., N. Y. Had four sons-one dead. Member of School Board for a number of years. He makes a specialty of dairy produce, shipping to the New York and Chicago markets; Republican.
JOHN McFARLAN (deceased); born in Perthshire, Scotland, in 1796; came to Wisconsin in 1845, locating at Johnstown. where he purchased a farm of 300 acres, and resided till the time of his death, September, 1873. Married, in 1861, Miss Elizabeth Pattison, a native of Scotland. They have two children-Jane, born in 1862 ; Maggie, born in 1864. Mr. McFarlan, during his life, was considered a very successful farmer, and held the office of Justice of the Peace a number of years ; was also a mem- ber of the School Board.
DANIEL MCKELLIPS, farmer, Sec. 20; P. O. Johnstown Center ; born in Orange Co., Vt., March 17, 1807 ; son of David and Resign Mckellips, who came to Rock Co. with their son Daniel, in the fall of 1837. Daniel had made a claim, and now sold one-half of it to his father, retaining the other half, his present farm of 160 acres. He married Miss Elmira, daughter of Harvey and Philo Woodward, of Bradford, Vt., Jan. 1, 1831, who died Oct. 13, 1878. He has one son, Lorenzo, born Sept. 11, 1833, and one daughter, Mary A., born Jan. 13, 1846, now the wife of Almon Chesemore, of Johnstown. Eliz- abeth Mckellips was born March 27, 1839, and died May 23, 1879. Lorenzo' Mckellips married Miss Fannie, daughter of Wright and Betsy Reed, of Erie Co., Penn. They have one son, Frank A., born March 24, 1860. Daniel Mckellips and son are strong advocates of Democatic principles. The family attend the Congregational Church of Johnstown Center. Mr. Mckellips has led a busy and honorable life, and is now reaping the fruits of his labors.
JOHN McLAY, farmer, Secs. 30 and 7; P. O. Rock Prairie; born in Stirlingshire. Scotland, in 1819; son of John and Janet McLay ; came to America and to Rock Co., in 1844, locating on the farm he now owns of 350 acres, in 1846. Married Miss Jane, daughter of William and Mary Zuill, Feb. 23, 1854 ; they have four children-William, David, Mary and James. He is an advocate of Republican principles. The family are members of the United Presbyterian Church.
JOHN T. MANSUR, farmer. Secs. 17 and 30; P. O. Rock Prairie; born in Waldo Co., Maine, April 5, 1837 ; son of James and Sarah Mansur, who came to Rock Co. in 1852; Mr. Mansur settled on the farm he now owns of 150 acres, in 1869. Nov. 26, 1863, he married Miss Jane Addie, born March 11, 1841, a daughter of John and Margaret Addic; they have two children-Harriet M., born Oct. 20, 1865, and James E., born Nov. 14, 1870. He is a Republican and Justice of the Peace of the town. His father died Oct. 18. 1862; his mother still survives, at the age of 76.
GEORGE MONTGOMERY, farmer. Secs. 3 and 4; P. O. Lima Center ; born in County Tyrone, Ireland, in 1819 ; he struck out for himself at the age of 21 and landed at New York in 1839; lived in New York until 1844, then moved to Fond du Lac Co., Wis., remaining there eleven years and
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then locating in Calumet Co., where he lived till November, 1872, when he settled on the farm he now owns of 200 acres. He married Miss Mary A. Charles, in 1837; they have six children living-Charles J , Sarah J., Lucinda, Mary A., George H. and Janette. In politics he is Independent. The family attend the Presbyterian Church. Lucinda is the wife of Martin Holbrook ; Sarah J. married Ashar Waller.
JOHN McLEAN, farmer. Sec. 3; P. O. Lima Center; born in Beckwith, Canada; son of William and Mary McLean ; Mr. McLean spent the early part of his life in Niagara, N. Y .; came to Wis- consin in 1846, remaining five years; removed to Iowa; lived there twenty-three years; returned to Rock Co. in 1874, and located on the farm he now owns of 261 acres ; he also owns 138 acres in Allamakee Co, Iowa. Married Miss Mary E. Lawrence, daughter of Clark Lawrence, in 1851 ; Clark Lawrence was one of the pioneers of Rock Co., and died Jan. 11, 1879, aged 82 years ; his widow still survives him at the age of 78. Mr. and Mrs. McLean have five children-Ada, Eva, Louisa, Ervin and John. He is a Dem- ocrat-the only one of eleven sons. He is the eldest of a family of eighteen children, by one father and mother ; he left his home at the age of 9 years; has relied upon himself, and has reason to feel sat- istied with his success ; He is in sympathy with the Free- Will Baptist Church.
J. J. PARKER, farmer, Secs. 25 and 26; P. O. Johnstown ; born in New York, June 20, 1823; came to Wisconsin with his father, John Parker, in 1856, locating at Johnstown; before the death of his father, which occurred Jan. 31, 1866, J. J. purchased the farm of 297 acres, his present home- stead ; he makes a specialty of fine wool sheep and dairy produce; ships his butter to Chicago. Married, Sept. 5, 1866, Miss Caroline Clement, a native of New York. Democrat.
DR. WILLIAM M. ROCKWELL, physician and surgeon, Johnstown Center ; born in Augusta Center, Oneida Co., N. Y., March 30, 1829 ; son of Thomas B. and Lucy Rockwell ; came to Wisconsin in 1850, locating at Ft. Atkinson; returned, in 1851, to New York, remaining two years; returning to Ft. Atkinson, he began the study of medicine with Dr. H. N. Gregory in 1855, and graduated at the Rush Medical College, Chicago, Feb. 17, 1858 ; commenced practice with Dr. Head, of Albion, Dane Co., remaining there till 1860; he practiced in Johnstown and Clinton Junction until Jan. 14, 1863, when he enlisted in the United States Service as Acting Assistant Surgeon, and remained in the service until April, 1866, when he was honorably discharged ; returning to Johnstown, he practiced until 1878, when he located in his present home. Married Miss Mary L. Lyman, of Palmyra, Nov. 28, 1872; they have one son-Rollie, born Feb. 11, 1876. The Doctor is a stanch Republican and a Mason ; is liberal in his religious views, supporting all Protestant creeds alike.
GEORGE E. ROE, farmer ; P. O. Lima Center ; born in Sussex Co., N. J., in 1847; came to Wisconsin in 1870, locating in Whitewater, with 50 cents in his pocket, among strangers, in mid- winter ; but he possessed energy and perseverance, and worked in the vicinity, at anything he could do ; after eighteen months' residence at Whitewater and Koshkonong, he went South to Texas, and was employed in building the Memphis and El Paso Railroad ; afterward visited New Orleans, St. Louis, Cairo, St. Joseph, Kansas City and Kansas. Returning to Wisconsin in 1872, he married Miss Louisa Hardy, daughter of Ara and Electa Hardy ; Mrs. Roe died within a year, leaving one son-George H., who is with his grandparents. Mr. Roe owns eighty-three acres, and married Miss Loretta Sanborn, of Rich- mond, Walworth Co., April 8, 1876, at the age of 32; Mr. R. has seen a great portion of the United States; now has a farm and a family, and may justly consider his stirring life a successful one.
ROSWELL RICE, farmer, Secs. 1 and 12; P. O. Johnstown ; born in Erie Co., N. Y., in 1815; came to Wisconsin in 1840, locating at Johnstown, where he purchased forty acres in Sec. 2; afterward sold and purchased 120 acres on Sec. 15, which he again sold and moved to Sec. 12, where he purchased 280 acres-his present homestead. Married, in 1850, Miss Emeline Saxe, a native of Greene Co., N. Y. : had six children-Elmira, Charles, Ellsworth, Francis and two that died at an early age ; member of School Board for a number of years ; Republican.
THOMAS E. RICE, farmer ; Secs. 2 and 11 ; P. O. Johnstown ; born in New York, in 1830; came to Wisconsin in 1840, with his father, who located at Johnstown, where he died, when Thomas suc- ceeded to the farm of 160 acres, his present homestead. Married, in 1856, Miss Ellen M. Wortman, a native of Michigan; has five children-Clarence A., Albert C., Frank E., Perrin A. and Ray H. He has been Clerk of the School Board for a number of years ; Republican.
ELIJAH SHUMWAY, farmer, Sec. 4; P. O. Lima Center; born in Genesee Co., N. Y. July 31, 1812; son of Elijah and Annie Shumway ; the carly part of his life was spent in Genesee Co. he came to Wisconsin in June, 1844, locating on the farm he now owns, of 200 acres. Married Miss Laura, daughter of Arnold and Emily Lewis, July 2, 1840; they have eight children-Helen .J., Louisa A., Arnold E., Frances E., Esther L., Lottie, George L. and B. Ellsworth. Mr. Shumway is a strong
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advocate of -Republican principles, and the family are members of the Congregational Church ; he is one of the successful pioneers of Rock Co.
ROSWELL STONE, farmer, Secs. 5 and 6; P. O. East Milton; born in St. Lawrence Co., N. Y., in 1823; son of Rockwell and Harriet Stone; he came to Rock Co. in 1858, locating on the farm he owns, of 180 acres. Married Miss Rhoda, daughter of Charles and Rhoda Parmeter, January, 1847; they have six children-Allen, Frank W., I. Genison, Ida, Elmer and Homer. Mr. Stone is a strong Republican. The family attend the North Johnstown Free Baptist Church. Allen Stone is farming in Milton Township, and the other children are with their parents.
ALBERT WARNER, merchant, Johnstown Center; born in Orleans Co., Vt., in 1809 ; son of Samuel and Relief Warner, who died in Vermont about 1859; Mr. Warner came to Wisconsin in 1840, in Janesville, where he lived thirty-five years as a farmer. Married Miss Lucinda Snow in 1830, who locating died April 1, 1860, leaving six children-Otis A., Oscar W., Horace E., Henry, Ellen and Juliette. Republican ; was a delegate at the first Republican Convention held in Wisconsin ; was Justice of the Peace six years and Assessor six years in Janesville; is liberal in religion. His sons, Otis A., Oscar W. and Horace E., enlisted in Co. E, 22d W. V. I., Aug. 25, 1862; Oscar died in hospital Feb. 7, 1863 ; Otis A. was killed at Atlanta Aug. 20, 1864, and Horace lost his left arm at Resaca, Ga .; he is now Clerk of Court in Benton Co., Iowa.
GORE A. WARREN, farmer, Secs. 5, 8, 3 and 7; P. O. Milton ; born in Wexford Co., Ireland, in 1828; son of G. A. Warren ; came to America and Rock Co. in 1850; lived eighteen years in town of Lima ; settled on the farm he now owns of 1804 acres in 1875. Married Miss Elizabeth Board . man June 2, 1858; they have two sons-Charlie A., born Jan. 26, 1859, and Benjamin R., Nov. 24, 1861. Mr. Warner is a Republican ; the family are members of the Free-Will Baptist Church of North Johnstown. Have a good home and surroundings. C. A. Warren has spent his life in Wisconsin and was educated at Milton College. B. R. Warren is being educated in his native State.
JOHN ZUILL, farmer, Secs. 13 and 24; P. O. Johnstown ; born in Stirlingshire, Scotland, in 1818; came to Wisconsin in 1845, locating on the farm he now owns of 480 acres. Married, in 1857, Miss Elizabeth Purvis; they have three children-William, John P. and David F. Democrat ; family attend Presbyterian Church. Mr. Z. makes a specialty of thoroughbred short-horn cattle and is the most extensive breeder in Johnstown Township, and probably in Rock Co. ; he owns the bull Byran Bertram, bred by C. C. Park, of Waukegan, Ill., which took several sweepstake premiums at county fairs and at the Wisconsin State fair; he has over twenty head of thoroughbreds and has taken many premiums at Janesville, Beloit and Elkhorn.
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S. ALDER, farmer ; P. O. Milton ; born in Oneida Co. N. Y., April 21, 1811 ; came to Rock Co. May 26, 1853; was in lumber business and manufacturer of cheese-boxes in New York ; worked land in Milton three years; in 1856, bought his present farm. Married Miss Mary, daughter of Edward and Elizabeth Hawkins, of New York, Oct. 11, 1832; their children are Henry, born July 9, 1835 ; Martha A., June 3, 1837 ; Gustavus R., Oct. 18, 1840, died July 8, 1845; Alvin and Alina, twins, born July 15, 1843; Maryatt A., Oct. 9, 1845 ; Eloisa E., May 5, 1848; Gustavus B., Sept. 25, 1850; Susan J., Feb. 9, 1854, died March 23, 1854; Francis J., born May 21, 1855. Mr. S. Alder was School Commissioner in 1855, also Clerk of Schools. Belong to the M. E. Church; Republican. Mrs. Mary Alder died March 16, 1877, at the age of 66 years; born in New York.
A. O. ALLEN, druggist and pharmacist, Milton Junction; born in Milton, Wis., March 1, 1854 ; son of Dr. O. and Mrs. A. E. Allen, who came to Rock Co. in 1830 ; he was taken by his parents, at the age of 2 years, to Minnesota ; in 1867, he returned to Milton to obtain an education at the college ; when through the classical studies at that institution, he went to the Alfred University, Allegany Co., N. Y., and there graduated ; returned to Milton in 1877 ; he went to the Rocky Mountains to see the country, combining business with pleasure, worked in the mines, herded cattle and clerked in a drug store at Black Hawk, Gilpin Co., Colo. ; if published, his sight-sceing and experience would fill a large volume; in the fall of 1878, returned home and bought his father's drug store at Milton Junction.
O. ALLEN, was born at Alfred, Allegany Co., N. Y., March 17, 1826. He was the son of Abram and Dorcas Allen. In 1842, he moved with his parents to Milton, Rock Co., Wis. He
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commenced the study of medicine under the instructions of Ebenezer Rider, M. D., at Milton, finish- ing at Rush Medical College, of Chicago, and the College of Physicians and Surgeons, of New York. He was married to Almeda E. Coon Dec. 30, 1847. In the spring of 1856, he removed with his family to Austin, Mower Co., Minn., where he practiced his profession for fourteen years, removing again in the year of 1870, back to his old home in Milton, Wis., where he now resides.
JOSEPH S. BADGER, Milton ; editor Milton Register ; born in De Ruyter, Madison Co., N. Y., Nov. 28, 1851; son of Joseph A. Badger, who came to Wisconsin and located in Rock Co., in 1858. He had two sons; Joseph S., the oldest, was educated at Abingdon, Knox Co., Ill., at Hedding College, and started his paper, the Milton Register, June 6, 1878.
ELDER JAMES BAILEY, Missionary, Seventh-Day Baptist Church, Milton Junction ; born in Brookfield, Madison Co., N. Y., June 13, 1813; came to Wisconsin in 1865, locating in Walworth Co .; remained there six months in a Mission. In 1866, came to Rock Co. His labors are extended over the West and Northwest, establishing Churches. Married, in 1840. Miss Tacy Hubbard, daughter of James Hubbard, of Cortland Co., N. Y. ; have two children-Mary F., born in July, 1846; Eli S., born in September, 1851.
GEORGE W. BARRETT, Milton Junction ; born in Magnolia, Rock Co., June 1, 1849. His parents, Ogden and Catherine Barrett, came to Wisconsin in spring of 1846; have four children, two daughters, and two sons-Abijah F. and George W. Abijah F. is conductor on N .- W. Railway ; George W. learned blacksmithing at Milton with Osborn & Treddle ; went to Americus, Lyons Co., Kan., in 1872; having started business, remained there sixteen months ; in 1874, returned to Milton Junction and started his present business. Married, Dec. 25, 1878, Miss Julia A. Osmond, daughter of Caleb and Dorothy, of Milton. George W. Barrett is a member of I. O. O. F. Lodge, No. 65, Milton ; also, Temple of Honor, and Sons of Temperance.
H. N. BASSETT, farmer, Sec. 1 ; P. O. Koshkonong; born in Lenox. N. Y., Jan. 29, 1840; son of Adrien Bassett and Annie Gates, who came to Rock Co., Wis., in July. 1842; they had nine chil- dren, four sons-Avery J., Albert S., H. N. and T. D. Bassett. Mr. Adrien, the father. died in Septem. ber, 1872, is buried at Otter Creek Cemetery. H. N. Bassett married Miss C. H. Hasenger, daughter of William and Asenath H., of the State of Michigan ; they have four children-Shelley V., born .Jan. 29, 1867 ; George W., born Feb. 27, 1870 ; Lettie, born Nov. 21, 1872; Guy A., born Feb. 27, 1876. Family attend Universalist Church. Republican.
FLORENCE E. BINGHAM, express and station master, Koshkonong Station ; born in Rock Co., Wis., July 30, 1848; son of Ezra and Matilda (Taft), who came to Rock Co. in 1838, and set- tled in Rock Co. on Sec. 2, and now lives at his homestead, in Jefferson Co. Married, Oct. 2.1, 1872, Miss Jennie, daughter of Samuel and Betsy (Tenyck ) Hopper. They have three children, two girls and a boy ; Betsy, born Jan. 30, 1873 ; Emma, born Sept. 7, 1874 ; Florence, born August 7, 1877. Was appointed to express company in 1875. They attend the Universalist Church ; Liberal.
C. J. BLISS, agricultural implements, Milton Junction ; born in Genesee. Allegany Co., N. Y., April 27, 1832 ; son of E. D. and Martha D. Bliss; came to Rock Co. in April, 1859, following farming ; started the agricultural implement business in 1869. Married, in 1858. Celestia M. Coon, daughter of Witman ('oon. of Milton. Have three children-Alfred D., Elden F., Bertha May. Belongs to Seventh- Day Baptist Church ; Republican.
HENRY BOWERS, Sec. 23; P. O. Milton Junction ; native of Illinois ; born in Joliet. Will Co., July 24, 1842; son of Jacob and Catherine Bowers, of England and Scotland. who came to Rock Co. at a very early date. They had seven children, four sons-Daniel, William, Henry and John ; located on Section 23 ; own 120 acres. Mr. Jacob Bowers died in April, 1874; was buried at Milton Cemetery. Will- iam enlisted in the 13th Regt. Wis. Vol., Co. K, Capt. Norcross, October, 1861, and served four years. Mr. Jacob Bowers was a Methodist : his energies and interests were ever in the promotion of the religious enterprises of that society; he was highly esteemed. The family attend the Methodist Church.
FREDERICK CLINTON BUTEN, merchant, Milton ; came to Rock Co. in the spring of 1846; born in Little Genesee, Allegany Co., N. Y., Sept. 9. 1843 ; son of Frederick and Mary Ann Buten. Married Miss S. Gertrude Dunham, Nov. 17, 1866, of New Market, Middlesex Co., N. J. They had two children, one living-Lizzie Buten, born Dec. 14, 1867, died Oct. 6, 1875 ; buried at Milton Junction ; Ella Augusta, born July 27, 1873. He was appointed Postmaster in 1868. Enlisted Sept. 10, 1861, in Co. B, 13th Regt. W. V. I., under Capt. Ed. E. Woodman. Did garrison and scouting duty three years in Tennessee and Alabama ; honorably discharged Dec. 25, 1865, as Lieutenant.
J. G. CARR, farmer, Secs. 32, 29 and 31 ; P. O. Milton Junction ; born in Milton, Wis., March 19, 1840 ; son of Peleg S. and Deborah Carr, who came to Wisconsin May 28, 1839, and settled on Section 19.
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Married, Oct. 17, 1863, Phebe H. Maxon, daughter of Matthew and Isabella Maxon, of Milton, Wis. Have four children-F'red M., born April 2, 1865 ; Anna B., born April 7, 1866; Josie L., born April 7, 1870 ; Alice May, born Jan. 17, 1875. Member of Patrons of Husbandry ; is Master of Lodge; Pres- ident of Anti-Horse-Thief Society ; Seventh-Day Baptists; Republican. Owns 240 acres, worth $50 per acre.
ROBERT CARR, of the firm of Taylor & Carr, Koshkonong Hotel, Edgerton; born in Verona, Oneida Co., N. Y., Nov. 4, 1831 ; came to Wisconsin March 29, 1854; is a carpenter and joiner ; enlisted March, 1864, in the 49th Regt. Wis. Vols., Co. B, under Capt. Hubbard, as first Cor- poral ; served six months ; was honorably discharged same year. In 1872, Messrs. Taylor & Carr pur- chased the hotel property known as Koshkouong Hotel, on the bank of the beautiful lake. This house is situated most delightfully, nothing is wanting to supply comfort and enjoyment to the pleasure-seeker ; there is abundance of fish in the lake; small game numerous; a beautiful grove but a few rods fr .. m the house ; several small steamboats ply between the town- on the lake, which are in sight of the hotel ; the charges are more reasonable than usual at summer resorts. Mr. Carr married Miss Helen L. Williams, daughter of Asa Williams and Sarah Carr, of New York. They had four children-Florence L., born July 8, 1854 (died July 29, 1855); Edgar L., born Nov. 8, 1857 (died Aug. 10, 1858) ; Lelia D. Emma, born April 28, 1860 (died Jan. 20, 1864) ; Luetta, born Nov. 1, 1862 (died March 11, 1863).
S. C. CARR, farmer, Secs. 19 and 20; P. O. Milton Junction ; born in Steventown, Rensselaer Co., Dec. 19, 1830; son of Peleg S. and Deborah, who came to Wisconsin May 28, 1839 ; settled on Sec. 19; they had ten children-six sons. S. C. was educated in a district school, kept in a log hut ; his father died on Sept. 28, 1846; his mother in September, 1874; they were buried on the farm-a place selected by the father. The children have erected a monument, eleven feet high, in memory and to mark the resting place of their parents. S. C. Carr commenced business at the age of 16 years. In 1868 to 1877, he represented his district in the State Assembly ; was chairman of the Town Board several terms; was Assessor one term. Married, at Milton Junction, Dec. 31, 1851, Miss Isabella Mackey, daughter of S. T. and Sidney G. They have four children, Wm. S., born Jan. 9, 1853 ; Mnemosyne I., born Oct. 28, 1855 ; Florence S., born May 26, 1861 ; Kitty C., born Oct. 18, 1866. Mr. Carr is a member of the Patrons of Husbandry ; is one of the Executive Committee ; Liberal in religion, and a Republican. The farm contains 240 acres, valued at $50 per acre.
CHARLES E. CARY, dealer in agricultural implements ; Milton Junction ; born in Spring- ville, Erie Co., N. Y., March 15, 1838 ; son of Thomas H. and Hannah ( Molton). His father, Thomas H., was born Aug. 15, 1802, and is still living; his mother is dead. Charles E .. came West in 1863; was engaged as traveling salesman six years. In 1869, settled in Old Milton, starting a general store ; moved to Milton Junction, in 1875, commencing the business he is now engaged in. Married Matilda Hadley, Dec. 1, 1862, daughter of Wilder Hadley, born at East Ashwood, N. Y., who died in 1863, leaving one child-Nellie May. He married present wife, Emma H. Hamilton, daughter of Samuel Hamilton, of Milton. Liberal and Republican.
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