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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 Fec. 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. Ilunt 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 IIunter, 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 aeres 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 Inman 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 MeAfee, 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, Teun., 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 MeAfec; 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 teu 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 Anu, 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 bis 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, sou 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 aeres 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 aeres. 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 Fos 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 terms ; 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.
JOHN MARSHALL, farmer, Sec. 12; P. O. Fox Lake ; born in Glasgow, Scotland, Feb. 20, 1831 ; son of John Marshall, who was born and brought up in Glasgow, Scotland; he started with his family, March 20, 1849, for the United States ; he died when eight days out; the rest of the family went to Granville, Wis .. then moved to Ixonia, Jefferson Co., Wis., and in 1852, came to Fox Lake, and settled on 200 acres and engaged in farming; in 1871, built a neat and comfortable residence near the banks of Fox Lake, and has a fine farm under good cultivation. Married, July 4, 1859, Helen Lyle, of Scotch descent ; have had three children-John, born March 24, 1860, living at home and working the farm ; Charles, died in infancy ; Ellen, also died in infancy. Mr. Marshall gave his aid and support to tbe great Union cause during the war.
CHARLES MERWIN, agricultural implements, Fox Lake ; born in Litchfield Co., Conn., March 31, 1819 ; son of Herman Merwin, who was born and brought up in New Milford, Conn., and died about 1862, at the age of 79; his father was Abel Merwin ; he was a native of Old Milford, Conn. Charles, grandfather on his mother's side was a Beardsley, a prominent and aristocratic family in Connecticut in old times. Charles left Connecticut in 1848, and went to Trumbull Co., Ohio, on the Reserve; was there till 1854 ; December 6, one of the coldest days of the season, arrived in Fox Lake; came through by way of Chicago, Jefferson and Watertown, with teams; he remained on Fox Like till 1856, when he went to Fond du Lac ; was there until December, 1859, when he returned to Fox Lake and went into the lumber business, which he carried on successfully five years; carried on farm in Trenton about three years ; came to Fox Like in 1864, and engaged in selling agricultural implements, and is now extensively engaged in that business ; in 1974, sold sixty-eight reaping michines. Married Cornelia Marsh, of Connecticut ; had one child-Andrew H., who married Lucy Goodnough and is living in Winnebago City, Minn. Mr. MI. married his second wife in November, 1853, Laura A. Stevens, daughter of Howe Stevens, who was a brave soldier in the war of 1812, and is now living in Warren Co., Ohio, at the good old age of 85 ; children by this union are Charles E., living in Fox Lake, and practicing law and is building up a good practice ; Horace Stevens is a law student and is living in Fox Lake. Mr. Merwin has been a Supervi- sor a number of times, and also Chairman of the Board; is a member of the society of Old Fellows. Andrew H. Merwin was a member of the 29th W. V. I., at the time of the war ; was honorably discharged on account of sickness.
D. METCALF, retired, Fox Lake ; born in Delaware Co., N. Y., Oct. 21, 1827 ; son of Ira Metcalf, who came from Connecticut at an early day ; he was a soldier in the war of 1812 ; he died Aug. 24, 1875, at the age of 80. David came to Waupnn in October, 1849; was there a short time when he moved to Westfield. Marquette Co., and took up a claim of 160 acres; there was not a house within twelve miles ; after a year, he went to Trenton and engaged in farming ; was there two years and came to Fox Lake in the spring of 1853; then engaged in the grocery business for a year; then went into the boot and shoe business and afterward was engaged in manufacturing wagons; in 1858, he went to Min- nesota, and, returning in a few months, went to work for the Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad ; commenced on the track, and, through his industry and perseverance, was appointed General Roadmaster of that road cast of the Mississippi River, about seven hundred miles of road ; in 1870, on account of his health, left the railroad business ; is now in partnership with George Jess, carrying on an extensive and prosper- ous banking business in Waupun. The bank was organized Dec. 6, 1875, and is doing a very successful
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business. Mr. Metealf married, in March. 1859, Aurelia G. Gibbs. daughter of B. F. Gibbs, formerly of Delaware Co .. N. Y. Mr. Metcalf has been Chairman of the Board of Supervisors ; himself an I family are members of the Methodist Church, and he is one of the Trustees of that church ; in 1861, Mr. Met- ealf was mail agent between Milwaukee and La Crosse.
ALEXANDER MI. MORRISON, flouring-mill, Fox Lake; born in Canaan, Essex Co., Vt., Sept. 17, 1819 ; son of John R. Morrison, who was from Rve. N. H .; was born in 1799, and died in 1866; he came to Oak Grove, Wis., in 1816, and settled on eighty acres, and afterward moved to Burnett, and died there. Alexander started for himself when 22 years old; went to Danversport, Mass .; was there seven or eight years, and came to Oak Grove, Wis. in 1858, was there a year, and went to Trenton, and farmed on sixty-five acres, and afterward acquired 165 acres; came to Fox Lake in 1868; in 1870, went into the fire insurance business, representing the American. of Chicago; purchased the power June 1, 1878, and together with Mr. Coman, built one of the finest flouring-mills in the State ; ean turn out seventy-five bushels in twenty-four hours ; makes a fine grade of patent flour ; through perseverance, honest industry and fruzality, he is in good circumstances. Married, Dec. 31, 1848, Mary J. Elliott, who was from Salem, Mass .; have had five children-Georgiana. died when 7 years old; John H., died when 4 years old; Walter E. is living in Fox Lake, and is engaged in the mill. another child died in infaney, George Albert is living at home. Mr. Morrison and family are members of Baptist Church, at Fox Lake; Mr. Morrison gave his will and support to the Union at the time of the war.
R. L. PARKER, druggist. Fox Lake; born in Cortland Co., N. Y., June 30, 1848; son of William K., who was from Saratoga Co., N. Y .; his father was also from New York State; William K. was in business nearly twenty years in Cortland Village, as carriage and wagon manufacturer ; came to Fox Lake, April. 1856, and was extensively engaged in the same business here. He married, Oct. 22, 1838, Harriet Grant, daughter of James Grant, of Norfolk, Litchfield Co., Conn., who was of Scotch descent ; had four children-Joseph K. was a member of Berdan's Sharpshooters, during the war ; was one of the scouts who first discovered the enemy's evacuation of Yorktown, and was in many hard-fought engage- ments; was killed while bravely fighting for his country, at Charles City Cross Roads, June 30, 1862; Camelia. a daughter, died Jan. 11. 1858, when 16 years old; James G. continoed the carriage business after his father retired; he met with a sad death Sept. 25, 1872; he with two others were sailing on the lake, a rainstorm coming up about dark the boat was capsized; Parker was the only swimmer, he bravely struck out for the point where soonest assistance could be got; he had a hard time buffeting the waves that night ; he managed to get ashore after terrible exertions and crawled to near a house and ealled with what little strength he had for help; the door was opened, an answer came through the howling tempest, but that was all, no help came; he fell asleep there and never waked up; the others perished also; he could have saved his own life by swimming to a nearer shore, but he wanted help for the others. R. L. Parker, the only remaining child, married Josephene Woodruff, daughter of Dr. J. B. Woodruff, a prom- inent physician of Fox Lake; he had two children-Hattie, born March 31, 1873; Josephene, born Aug. 1. 1878. Mr. Parker is now carrying on the drug business, established by his father in 1870; through his good management has built up a very successful trade, and has a large and enmplete assortment of everything pertaining to a first-class drug store. Mr. Parker is Master of the Lodge of Masons, at Fox Lake, and has been four years; is also a member of the Odd Fellows' Fraternity; he enlisted in Co. D, 46th W. V I., at time of war, served his time faithfully, and was honorably discharged. Mr. William K. Parker died in February, 1878.
JAMES PENDELL, farmer, Sec. 31 ; P. O. Randolph ; born in Delaware Co., N. Y., May 9. 1822 ; son of Elisha Pendell, who was a native of New York ; his father was a brave soldier in the Revolutionary war ; he was a Collector for the Government, and had several narrow escapes from being ambushed by the Indians; Elisha Pendeli died in Fox Lake, Feb. 7, 1869, at the age of 82; the family came to Green Lake Co .. Wis., in 1846, and settled on 40 acres ; came to Fox Lake in 1868, and now has 250 acres under good cultivation ; started work with nothing, but through his industry, good management and frugality, has one of the finest of farms, and has all the improvements pertaining to a first-class farm. Married, Jan. 13, 1846, Mary A. Sage, daughter of Daniel Sage, of New York ; her grandfather was in the Revolutionary war ; have had six children-Melissa, born Oct. 27, 1846, married L. G. Woodworth, and living in Berlin, Wis .. they have three children-Sylvester, Mabel and Alice ; Sally, born Nov. 20, 1848, and died March 6, 1850; Annette, horn Nov. 20, 1851, died April S, 1855; Alonzo H., born Oct. 7, 1853, married Emma Suffron; Sylvester, born Feb. 14, 1859, died July 3, 1862; Ellery, born July 16, 1861, and living at home. Mr. Pendell was Collector, Treasurer and Supervisor of Manchester, and gave his aid and support to the war. Sell' and family are members of the Methodist Church.
THOMAS R. ROBERTS, farmer, Sec. 10; P. O. Fox Lake; born in North Wales Feb- ruary, 1826 : his father died in Wales when he was 6 years old; he lived to the good old age of 81 ;
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Thomas R. eame to Racine in August, 1844, and went to Dodge Co. prospecting, and settled in Fox Lake the same year, one of the first Welshmen to settle in the county, and pre-empted 120 aeres ; have now in the family 400 acres, mostly under good eultivation ; when he first eame he lived in a small shanty, and was often visited by roaming bands of Indians ; the wolves used to keep them awake nights, and deer were often seen ; went about on sleds drawn by oxen. Married, February, 1877, the Widow Jones, whose first husband was Owen J. Jones ; he died June, 1874; he was a well-to-do farmer in Fox Lake; her father-in- law. John Jones, is living in Fox Lake, at the age of 83, and came to this country with a wife and sixteen children. Mr. Thomas R. Roberts went to California in 1852, across the Plains with ox team, and was there nine years, mining most of the time ; Mr. Roberts has, through his industry, acquired plenty of this world's goods. Self and wife are members of the Welsh Calvinistie Methodist Church.
LYMAN N. ROOT, retired farmer, Fox Lake Village ; born in Portage, Allegany Co., N. Y., Sept 10, 1827 ; son of Israel Root, who was born and brought up in Rensselaer Co., N. Y .; his father was also Israel Root, and was of old Connecticut stock, and a soldier in the Revolutionary war ; Israel Root, Jr., and family came to Milwaukee, May, 1842, soon after went to Waukesha Co., and in August, 1842, moved to town of Beaver Dam and settled on 160 acres ; Lyman built the log house, which had two rooms -one more than usual ; in those times Indians were numerous-Lyman, becoming lost one night, eamped out with them, returning in the morning ; nearest market, Milwaukee; there were but seven families in Beaver Dam, all living in shanties ; Israel Root bought his land for ten shillings per aere, and after living there fifteen years, sold out for $50 per acre, and moved to Reedsburg, and lived there till he died at the age of 79. Lyman married, February 5, 1845, Lydia Hyde, of Allegany Co., N. Y. ; had five children- Charles M. is in Minnesota ; Jeddu B., living in lowa ; Emma J., living in Minnesota ; Julius M. and Julia M. (twins); Julius, in Cincinnati, Ohio, and Julia, living in Minnesota ; wife died Sept. 19, 1855 ; married, Dee. 23, 1855, Jane Read, of Beaver Dam; two children by second wife-Justin D. and Elbert D. Mr. Root moved to Fox Lake in 1867, and settled on 150 acres, which he now owns. Has held all the different offices in the School Board. and was Justice of the Peace in Beaver Dam. Mr. Root was an old and well-known musie teacher in old times ; taught in all the principal towns and villages in this part of the State; he is a member of the Temple of Honor and Good Templars, and the family are members of the Baptist Church.
J. T. SMITH, Postmaster, Fox Lake, Vice President First National Bank, hardware dealer; born in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, in 1823; son of Alexander Smith, who came to New York in 1835, and then moved to Oakland Co., Mich., near Detroit. Mr. J. T. Smith at an early age commeneed the study of medicine, and graduated at the Cleveland Medical College, Ohio; then removed to Livingston Co., Ill., and carried on an extensive practice till 1851, when he went to California, and returned in 1854, and came to Fox Lake, and practiced there three years, and, in the spring of 1857, went into the mercantile business, and, through his integrity and good management, has established a good business, and has a competency. Married Henrietta Carbart, daughter of J. W. Carbart; had two children-Regina and Nettic, who are both living in Fox Lake. His wife died in 1869. Married Cassie Purdy, daughter of Edward Purdy, an old settler of this county; have had one child, Maud, who is living at home. Mr. Smith has been Chairman of Board of Supervisors four terms, and is Postmaster, and has been for four years; he is also Vice President of the First National Bank of Fox Lake, and has been for a number of years. William E. Smith, his brother, was elected to the Legislature, from Fox Lake, in 1850, and Senator two terms; was twice State Treasurer, and was afterward elected to the Assembly, and was chosen Speaker of the House; afterward, went to Milwaukee, and was engaged in the wholesale grocery business, under the firm name of Smith, Roundy & Co .; was afterward elected Governor of the State of Wisconsin, and has just received the nomination of the Republican party for the second time.
M. STAPLETON, merchant, Fox Lake; born in Ireland Nov. 1, 1824; came to New York in May, 1847; and, in June G, same year, came to Watertown, Wis .; worked at his trade there; eame to Fox Lake in 1850; went to California in 1952; was there two years, in the mines most of the time; returned to Fux Lake in 1854, and has been here ever since; started in the general store business in 1860, aud, through his industry, good management and frugality, has become a successful merchant, and has accumulated wealth. Married, June 6, 1851, Catherine Johnson, daughter of James Johnson, of Watertown, Wis .; has had twelve children-Theresa, born Jan. 4, 1852 ( married Jerome B. Williams) ; Edward, born Nov. 1, 1854, at home; Ellen, born July 2, 1856 (now in California ); Louis, born Feb. 19, 1858; Clara E., born Dec. 2, 1859, died Sept. 19, 1860; Alfred Martin, born Aug. 22, 186]. died Feb. IS, 1862; Mary, born Dec. 14, 1862; Harriet Ann, born Sept. 3, 1864; Belle, born Sept. 14, 1866; Katie, born Nov. 8, 1868; William James, born Dee. 15, 1870, died June 5, 1871; Irene Frances, born Nov. 18, 1873. Mr. Stapleton has one of the finest residences in the county. He has
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been Supervisor and Chairman of County Board, and is now President of the Village Board. He Is eminently a self-made man.
D. D. THOMAS, attorney at law and capitalist, Fox Lake; horn in Wales March 20, 1821; son of Daniel Thomas, who was a farmer in that country, and came to Palmyra, Portage Co., Ohio, in 1832, and engaged in farming; he died in February, 1872, at the age of 83; he married Mary Jones; she died in Ohio, in 1845. David, Jr., came to Palmyra in 1842; was on the farm about two years; in 1844, was in the mercantile business, and until 1851, when he moved to Fox Lake, Wis., and, from 1851 to 1854 was reading law and loaning money; in 1854, went into the mercantile business, which he carried on successfully till 1861; then engaged in law business and general speculation; he has been successful in his business operations, and now owns one of the finest residences in the county, situated in Fox Lake. He has not aspired to office, but has been active in his support of the Republican party; has been con- nected with the School Board twelve years. Married, Dec. 3, 1848, in Palmyra, N. Y., Ellen Evans, daughter of David M. and Frances Evans, respected citizens of Parisville, Portage Co., Ohio; have five children-B. F., born Oct. 14, 1850 (has been a teacher in Carleton College at Northfield, Minn., three years; now at home); Martin L., born May 5, 1852 (has been teaching in Hartford, Wis.); Ida M., born Oct. 2, 1858, living at home; Fred W., born Aug. 13, 1860, at home; Grant, born Nov. 22, 1862, at home. Family are members of the Congregational Church.
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