The history of Dodge county, Wisconsin, containing its early settlement, growth an extensive and minute sketch of its cities war record, biographical sketches, Part 112

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F. B. COLT, farmer, Sec. 22; P. O. Fox Lake; born in New York Aug. 16, 1825 ; son of Allen Colt, who was also the son of Allen Colt, who was from Connecticut, and was a relative of Col. Colt, of Hartford, who amassed a great fortune in the manufacture of fire-arms. Allen Colt, Jr., married Han- nah Geer, daughter of Samuel Geer, he was from New York State, and was a soldier in the war of 1812; wss at the battle of Black Rock ; he lived to the good old age of 100 years ; the Colt family came to Trenton, Wis., in 1815; blazed the trees for a mark for a road ; settled on forty acres and built a log cabin ; were the earliest settlers in this part of the town; Indians were numerons; 700 encamped here at one time; Mr. Colt saw them one night when they were having a war dance; Mr. Colt is now owner of a fine farm of 203 acres, under good cultivation, and has all improvements, fine house, etc. Married Jan. 2, 1859, Elizabeth Brockway, daughter of S. V. Brockway, a prominent farmer at Clyman, Dodge Co .; he was from New York State. Mr. Colt has been member of School Board many times, and Treasurer of town of Trentou; a brother, Marshall V., enlisted in the 29th W. V. I., Co. E, and served his time faithfully; he is now farming in Minnesota. Mr. Colt has always been a stauch Republican.

LAWRENCE CONNOR, farmer, Sec. 31 ; P. O. Fox Lake; born in Ireland June 19, 1822; son of Miles Connor, a farmer in the old country ; Miles' brother, Lawrence, was taken by the chain gang and sent to the East Indies ; the family came to Watertown, Wis., Sept. 4, 1845, and bought 160 acres in town of Emumet, Sce. 23; Miles died in Trenton Oct. 10, 1869, at about the age of 78. Lawrence was elected Justice of the Peace when 26 years old ; was Town Clerk two years, and Chairman of Town Board fourteen years; was elected to the Assembly in 1857, was Deputy County Treasurer in 1862 and 1863. and was elected County Treasurer in 1864 ; was also Chairman of County Board ; came to Trenton, 1864, and settled on 200 acres ; was elected to the Assembly again in 1868, and afterward served two years as Chairman of Town Board ; was Delegate to State Convention twice. Married, Jan. 13, 1850, Elizabeth Mckown ; have had thirteen children-Susan, born Nov. 20, 1850, married Patrick Hackett, and living in Watertown ; Peter, born April 8, 1852, is in the Post Office in Chicago; James, born April 6, 1854, attended Fox Lake Seminary, and taught school several terms, and is now Town Clerk ; Lawrence, Jr., born April 17, 1856, has taught school; Anna, born May 10, 1858; John, born Oet. 6, 1860; Catha- rine, born August 21, 1863; Bernard, born June 10, 1865 ; Joseph, born Nov. 4, 1867, died March 3, 1868; William J, born Jan. 12, 1869; Edward M., born May 13, 1871 ; Mary E., born Jan. 17, 1874; one died in infancy.

DAVID L. CORNELL was born in the town of Howard, Steuben Co., State of New York, Nov. 11, 1823 ; was the son of Zopher Cornell, who came from Cayuga Co., not far from the year 1810, and settled on a farm twelve miles west of Bath, the county seat of Steuben Co., when that coun- try was but sparely settled ; he died Jan. 18, 1836, leaving a family of eight children ; David, the young- est son, remained at home on the farm with his mother until he was 23 years of age. Was married Feb. 18, 1846. to Miss Almina Porter, daughter of Joel Porter; came to Wisconsin in the year 1849, landed in Trenton June 15, and settled on 120 acres in Sec. 34, upon which he now lives ; has since added 80 acres more to his farm; his first house was 9x11, built of logs, and covered with oak shingles. He has filled numerous offices of trust, both on the School and Town Board; was elected Chairman of the Town in 1862, which office he now holds; has been Justice of the Peace for several terms. He took an active part in the Grange movement ; was Master of Welcome Grange, likewise a member of the State Grange; is a zealous temperanee worker ; is a member of the Temple of Honor, also the Sons of Temperance, and a member of the Grand Division of the State. Has three children-Helen C., the oldest, was born Feb. 16, 1847; Frank M., March 30, 1857; Mystic A., June 19, 1859 ; the two oldest are married, and all are living with him on the farm. He, in the fall of 1856, in company with his brother-in-law, Minor Porter. built a warehouse at Fox Lake, and went into the wheat trade; he, not liking the business, returned to his farm the following fall. He was a Democrat up to the time of the organization of the Republican party, since which he has allied himself to the principles of that party. lle was left, at the age of 12, to assume the cares and responsibilities of the family, and is eminently a self-made man. Has paid consider. able attention to raising of stock, amongst which was the celebrated Kentucky Whip, one of the best stud- horses ever owned in Dodge Co.

WILLIAM DODGE, farmer, Sec. 12; P. O. Waupun; born in Vermont June 26, 1841 ; son of Nathan Dodge ; the family came to town of Alto, Wis., in 1846, and to Trenton same year, and settled on 40 acres of land. Nathan married Eleanor Ackerman, daughter of Joseph Ackerman, of Wan- pun ; he was a prominent man, and Justice of the l'eace many years. When the family first came to Trenton they had no means, and lived in a log house; had no cows, and only one yoke of oxen, and one blind at that ; they worked at husking and odd jobs, and earned the first wagon that way ; they now have 233 agres, all clear and under good cultivation, and have a fine stock of horses and cattle, all of which has

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been attained through perseverance, hard work and good management. The mother now lives at home at the good old age of 79 years. The family are members of the Baptist Church.

JAMES GAMBLE, farmer, Sec. 28; P. O. Fox Lake ; born in Ireland Nov. 29, 1840 ; son of Robert Gamble ; the family came to Genesee Co., N. Y., in 1844, and came to Trenton, Wis., in 1862, and settled ou Sec. 27; Robert is now living on the old Hutchins' farm ; he is 64 years old. James started for himself' in the spring of 1862; went into the lumber business with George Warren, worked for him three years, then became a partner in 1865, sold out his interest in 1875, and is now engaged in farm- ing ; has 280 acres under good cultivation, and one of the finest brick residences in the county ; he is emi- nently a good manager, and, through his push and untiring industry, has obtained an abundance of this world's goods ; has a fine stock of Norman horses and Durham cattle. Married, Sept. 25, 1866, Miss C. C. Barber, daughter of Mr. B. K. Barber, who came from Saratoga Co., N. Y. ; his father, Thomas, was a soldier in the Revolutionary war, as well as two of his sons ; B . jamin was in the war of 1812. Mr. B. K. Barber was ordained a Baptist minister in Hamilton Co., N. Y .; preached in Galway, Saratoga Co , three years, also in Montgomery Co. a number of years; he had two sons in the army-Wm. A. was in the 36th W. V. I., and with the Army of the Potomac; Osear was also in a Wisconsin regiment. Mr. Gamble is the father of five children-Ernest J., born Nov. 19, 1867; Jennie, born April 7, 1869; Min- nie, born June 7. 1871; Warren, born Nov. 23, 1873; Effie, born Sept. 12, 1875. Mr. Gamble was on Board of Supervisors twice. Self and family are members of the Baptist Church.

IRA HALSTEAD, farmer, Sec. 28 ; P. O. Fox Lake ; born in Pittstown, Luzerne Co., Penn., April 13, 1802, son of Asabel, who was from Orange Co., N. Y .; his father was Riebard Halstead and was of Welsh and French descent ; his two brothers served under Gen. Washington through the entire Revolutionary war; Asabeł died some years since at the age of 76. Ira, at the age of 22, went to Ohio, about 120 miles from Cincinnati ; then went to Sangamon Co., Ill., twenty-two miles north of Springfield, and, in 1845 came to Waukesha Co., Wis., and, in 1847, to Dodge Co., and, in 1850, to the town of Trenton, and has been here ever since ; he settled at first on 160 acres ; now have 240 acres in the family. Ira married, Feb. 19, 1824, Sally Cheney, daughter of Rufus Cheney, who was from Vermont, and was born in Massachusetts; their children are, Cynthia Ann, married George H. Gibson, they are living on the old homestead ; Rufus died when 11 years old; William married A. Hilliker ; she died; his present wife was the Widow White, daughter of Ormal Gates, by his first wife ; had two children-Frank and Phena. Ascl married Elizabeth King, who was from New York State ; had three children-Claris, Albert and Linnie ; Elizabeth died when 5 years old; Nancy died when 3 years old; Albert enlisted in 1862 in Company HI, 20th W. V. d., and died about seventy-five miles west of New Orleans, in November, 1864 ; he was in all the engagements with his regiment up to that time-Port Gibson, Champion Hills, Vicks- burg, Salemi Cross Roads and others. Mr. George H. Gibson, a son-in-law, enlisted in the 29th W. V. I., Company H, and served till the close of the war; was at the first battle of Port Gibson, May 1, 1863, and Champion Hills, May 16, 1863 ; at the siege of Vicksburg forty-two days ; then started on a march to Jackson July 5, 1863 ; then returned to Vicksburg, then to Natchez, and to New Orleans and Brazos City and Opelousas, then to New Iberia and New Orleans, then to Texas, then back to New Orleans, and up the Red River, and was at the battle of Salem Cross Roads in April, 1864; he injured his knee and was transferred to a steamer as nurse, and afterward to Natchez, where he was nurse till the close of the war. Mr. Ira Halstead has been on the School Board many times, and was Justice of the Peace for seven years, and has been on the Town Board; is a much esteemed and respected citizen. Himself and family are members of the Methodist Church at Fox Lake, and he has acted at different times as local preacher ; he is one of the Church Board and has acted as Trustee.

ROBERT HOBKIRK, Jr., farmer, See. 3; P. O. Waupun; born in Delaware Co., N. Y., Aug. 7, 1845; son of Robert Hobkirk, who came from the Lowlands of Scotland; the family came to Alto, Fond du Lac Co., Wis., in July, 1846, and built a log house and engaged in farming ; Indians were frequently to be seen in those days; he is now living in Fond du Lac Co., at a good old age, and has a competency through his honest industry ; Robert, Jr., came to Trenton in 1874, and settled on 160 acres, and has a fine and well-kept farm. Married, in 1874, Nettie C. Patten, daughter of David and Hannah Patten ; the Patten family came from Vermont to Wisconsin and to Dodge Co. among the first settlers ; there are three children by this marriage-Hattie, born Jan. 18, 1876; Jessie, Jan. 19, 1877 ; Lessie, Oct. 4, 1878. Mr. Hobkirk was elected Town Supervisor of Trenton in 1877. The family attend the Congregational Church.

C. C. HURD, farmer, See. 27; P. O. Fox Lake; born in New York Feb. 20, 1829 ; son of A. P. Hurd, who came from Connecticut; his father was also A. P. Hurd, and was a soldier in the Revolution- ary war ; A. P. Hurd, Jr., was in the war of 1812; he died about 1869, at the age of 78; he married

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Hannah Flint; they had six children, three of whom are living-C. C., J. P. and Lucy Jane Stagg; the family came to the town of Trenton, Wis., in 1846, and settled on 160 acres. Christopher C., when 21 years old, went to New Bedford and shipped on board a whaler; went around the Horn, into the Pacific Ocean and to Behiring Straits; touched at Navigators' Island, also Sandwich Islands and the island of Juan Fernandez ( Robinson Crusoe's Island ) ; was gone three years and landed in May at New Bedford ; then went on a coasting trip along the Atlantic shore and came back to Trenton in 1854. In the fall of 1861, he enlisted in the 1st W. V. C .; went to St. Louis and into Missouri ; afterward joined the army ef the Cumberland ; was in numerous hard-fought battles ; was wounded at Cape Girardeau, taken prisoner and paroled ; was exchanged and joined his regiment again at Nashville, Tenn., in the fall of 1863; went with Sherman to Atlanta and was afterward honorably discharged and returned to Trenton, where he now resides, occupying a fine farm of 160 acres; has been a member of the Town Board and Town Treasurer.

ELIAS KENNEDY, farmer, Sce. 31; P. O. Waupun ; born in Wyoming Co., N. Y., town of Castile, February, 1820; son of William Kennedy, from Rhode Island ; his father, Alexander, was one of the earliest settlers in that State, and was a brave soldier in the Revolutionary war ; William came to New York at a very early date ; died there at the good old age of 87; Elias came to Wisconsin, July, 1845, and settled in Burnett; lived in a log cabin with a trough roof; inside measured 12x14; used an old tin oven to eook with ; used to pile half a cord of' firewood into the fireplace at a time ; baked johnny- cake on a shingle ; Mr. Kennedy now owns 411 acres of land under fine cultivation, and has 160 more in Fond du Lac Co., and one acre in the city of Waupun ; Mr. Kennedy has a competence through his hard work and industry.

JOHN LEMON, farmer, Sce. 19; P. O. Fox Lake ; born in the North of Ireland, January, 1819; son of Robert Lemon, who died many years ago; he was a member of the Church of England ; John left home at the age of 13 years; landed in Boston in 1831; worked in cotton factory and at paint- ers' trade ; then went to Providenee and Fall River, Mass., and afterward moved to Marion Co., Ohio, and worked out, at farming; came to Milwaukee, Wis., July 11, 1843, and came to Trenton in 1844; was one of the first settlers ; Indians were numerous, as were also deer and wolves; helped to build forty log houses in that neighborhood ; first settled on 120 acres, and now has 270 acres under good cultivation, all of which he has got through his industry and frugality. Married Amelia King, of Nova Scotia, April 5, 1860 ; have had ten children-John M., born March 5, 1861; James W., born March 17, 1862; Ann E., born Aug. 8, 1863; Lewis, born May 24, 1868; Mary J., born Nov. 1, 1867; Theresa A., born Feb. 25, 1869; Nettie L., boro Aug. 20, 1870; Robert A., born JJan. 24, 1872; John A., born Feb. 6, 1874; James R., born March 14, 1876 ; John and James W. died in infancy.

JAMES F. McCALLUM, farmer, Sec. 15; P. O. Beaver Dam; born in Bridgewater, Susquehanna Co., Penn., July 21, 1815; son of Ilugh McCallum, who was born in Schenectady Co., N. Y. ; his father came to New York at a very early date from Scotland; Hugh died in 1861, about the age of 86. The family came to Trenton, Dodge Co., Wis., in 1844, put up a hall and opened a tavern called the Buck Horn ; they prospered; the Buck Horn became kuown to all travelers through the country ; people coming to Wisconsin from the Old Country heard favorably of this wayside inn; it was on the military road and main thoroughfare to Palmyra, Milwaukee and other leading towns in this part of the country ; from twenty-five to thirty teams per day used to stop there ; has fed seventy-two at dinner ; the table was always bountifully supplied ; Mr. McCallum had 560 acres of land, and raised 5,000 bushels of wheat one year ; these good old times changed when the railroads came ; Mr. MeCallum still occupies the old tavern, which looks none the worse for wear, and is pleasantly nestled among trees and flowers. He married, in December, 1843, Nancy R. Baker, daughter of Lewis Baker, who was from Susquehanna Co .; his mother was from France, and his father of English stock ; have had three children -Thomas, born Nov. 25, 18-19, married Fanny Clark ; Orville H., born March 30, 1847, and died in in- fancy ; Moneamia June, born April 30, 1849, married D. J. Turner, and living in Winnebago Co. Wis. ; he is a banker and doing a good business ; they have one child-Jas. H. Mr. McCallum's father. Hugh, was in the war of 1812, and his father was a colonel in State militia. Mrs. Buck. a sister of 1. F. McCallum, taught the first school in Beaver Dam, in 1844, in alog house. Mr. McCallum was Assessor, and also Clerk of School District several years.

S. C. MeDOWELL. farmer, Sec. 20 ; P. O. Fox Lake ; born in North of Ireland July 12, 1832; son of Samuel MeDowell, who died in 1846, at the age of 60 years; he was a respectable citizen and farmer, and a militia man. Mr. S. C. McDowell came to Genesee Co., N. Y., April, 1848, and at- tended Cary Collegiate Seminary, at Caryville ; fitted himself for teaching, and taught school a number of years in Genesee Co., and also in Pennsylvania ( Carbon Co.); emigrated to Fox Lake, Wis., in October,

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1854; engaged in teaching; taught school every winter, till 1861, when he enlisted in the Eagle Regi- ment (the Eighth W. V. I.) as private in Co. D; was in all the engagements to Jan. 9, 1865, that the gallant Eighth participated in; was in thirty-two battles, among others the siege and defense of Corinth, Iuka, and the siege of Vicksburg; was promoted to First Lieutenant of Co. D, for bravery in the field ; was also Acting Adjutant of the regiment for two years; received a slight flesh-wound at Farmington, Miss .; came to Trenton in 1865; engaged in agricultural pursuits and teaching school. Married, April 26, 1866, Margaret J. Gamble, daughter of Robert Gamble; have had two children-Robert E., born Dec. 21, 1866 ; Jennie B., born in February, 1871. Mr. MeDowell has been on the School Board con- tinnally since 1866; is now Director and Clerk of same Board; was a member of the Board of Super- visors in 1867; and in 1871, was elected Town Clerk ; served seven years continually. Mr. McDowell is one of the most prominent members of the Order of Good Templars, and is also leading officer in the Mutual Insurance Organization of Trenton. Mr. McDowell has always been a stanch Republican, and cast his maiden vote for Fremont ; Mrs. McDowell is a member of the Congregational Church.

R. E. MeGLASHAN, farmer, Secs. 12 and 13; P. O. Beaver Dam ; born in Chenango Co., N. Y., Nov. 22, 1832 ; son of Robert P. McGlashan, who was born in Scotland; his father came to America, New York State, at a very early date, and was a brave soldier in the Revolutionary war ; Robert was at the battle of Black Rock, war of 1812. He married Sarah Holmes, daughter of Ezra Holmes, who was from Connecticut ; he died about 1850, at the age of 56; he was a prominent and respected citizen and a learned and classical scholar ; was Justice of the Peace for many years. His wife died in March, 1878, at the age of 78. The family came to Trenton, Dodge Co., Wis., in 1845, and settled on forty acres. Robert Edwin started in for himself about 1855; he bought eighty acres and now has 200 acres under the best of cultivation, has a fine residence and all improvements ; his success has been attained by push and good management ; has a fine stock of Norman horses and 300 sheep. Married Emily Hall Dec. 25, 1857 ; she was the daughter of M. B. Hall, who was from Haverhill, Mass .; he is now living in Oak Grove, Wis .; there are five children by this union-Maturin, born Nov. 30, 1858, living at home and working the farm; Genevieve, born Sept. 22, 1862, attending High School at Beaver Dam, will graduate this fall, is a bright and gifted scholar; Grey, born April 20, 1864, is attending High School at Beaver Dam, and stands high in his class -- will graduate in about a year ; Rufus, born April 13, 1871; Lec, March 14, 1879. Mr. McGlashan has been on the School Board nearly all the time he has lived in Trenton and is a member of the Board of Education in Beaver Dam, where he owns a fine residence near the celebrated spring in that city. He is eminently a self-made man.

ALEXANDER NISBET, farmer, Secs. 17 and 21; P. O. Fox Lake; born in Ayrshire, Scotland, March 26, 1819; son of Robert Nisbet, who was a farmer and miller; his father was Alexan- der, who was a descendant of the early Covenanters, that sturdy sect, who were willing to sacrifice all for their honest religious convictions. The present Alexander Nisbet came to Vermont in July, 1842, and worked out at farming; in 1845, he came to Trenton and settled on eighty aeres, and now has an abun- dance of this world's goods through his untiring industry. His father, Robert, married a Nisbet and had eight children ; he came to Trenton with others of the family in 1849, and died in 1859 at the good old age of 74. Mr. Nisbet's brothers, John and Robert, occupy fine farms in the near neighborhood, and Elizabeth and Jennet, sisters, are living with them ; they are all in prosperous circumstances. Mr. Nisbet has been on the School Board a number of times.

MAHLON NIVISON, farmer, See. 12; P. O. Waupun ; born in Tompkins Co., N. Y., Oct. 28, 1821 ; son of Nathan N. Nivison, who was born in Morristown, N. J. ; he was a soldier in the war of 1812, and was in the battle of Black Rock. Soon after the war, he settled in New York State and married Catharine White. He died in 1860 at the age of 70 ; his father was from Scotland. Mahlon started in on his own account in 1844 ; engaged in farming in Tompkins Co., and came to the town of Le Roy, Dodge Co., September, 1847, and settled on 120 acres; moved to Trenton, February, 1855; now has a fine farm of 120 acres ; built a fine brick residence in 1870; everything about the premises shows good manage- ment and taste. Married, June, 1846, Amy Ammack, daughter of John Ammack, a New Jersey farmer ; Mrs. Nivison's great-grandfather on her mother's side was Gen. Humphrey, of Revolutionary fame ; the children are Emily (who married Drysdall Ferguson, and is living in Waupun), Alice (living at home), Jessie ( attending Appleton Coilege), Nellie (died in 1870). Mr. Nivison has been on the School Board many times, and Supervisor of the town; enlisted in the 29th W. V. I., Co. H, Aug. 21, 1862; went to Helena, and up the White River and Yazoo Pass ; served his tiure faithfully, and was honorably discharged ; he is a prominent Odd Fellow. The family are members of the Methodist Church, and Mr. Nivison is Trustee and Steward of that church at Waupun.

REV. E. S. PECK, farmer and retired minister, Sec. 25; P. O. Waupun; born in Salem, Conn .. Jan. 12. 1912; son of Elias Peck, who was born and brought up in the same place ; his father

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came from England ; Elias died in 1871, at the age of 83; the family came to Trenton, Wis., September, 1845, and settled on 160 acres. Married Julia Fenn, danghter of Richard Fenn, of Connecticut; Mr. Peck graduated at Union College, in 1838, and at the Theological Seminary, Allegheny, Penn. ; Mr. Peck has preached many years in this part of the country ; preached in Horicon five years, and is an ordained minister of the Presbyterian denomination ; has now retired from active service on account of his health ; has been the father of seven children-Sarah and Charlotte died in infancy ; Walter, Eddie, Frank, Mina and Julia are living at home. Mr. Peck has 280 acres of land under good cultivation.

ELI PERRY, farmer, Sec. 17 ; P. O. Fox Lake; born in Canada May 21, 1835; son of Job W. Perry, who came from New York State; the family came to Racine Co., Wis., in 1837, about twelve miles from Milwaukee, then moved to Walworth Co., and went to Lake Emely, spring of 1844, in Dodge County ; were among the earliest settlers in this part of the country, their nearest market was Milwaukee and Green Bay. Job W. Perry finally settled in Randolph, and through his industry and frugality, accu- mulated 640 acres ; he was born in 1800, and died in 1854; he was a prominent and much respected man. Eli started for himself when 21 years old, bought 100 acres in town of Randolph ; sold it in 1861, and went to Minnesota, Blue Earth Co .; came back to Randolph in the fall, and in 1864, moved to Fox Lake, and settled on 200 acres; in 1867, moved to Trenton, and now has 360 acres under good cultiva- tion; has everything pertaining to a first-class farm. fine stock of Norman and Clyde horses, has an impe- rial stallion costing $1,000, called "Domfriershire Jock," also has a fine Durham bull. Mr. Perry married Phobe Bay, daughter of John Bay, who was one of the old settlers; have had four children- Emma L., Nettie L., Alvah W. and George E. Mr. Perry has been connected with School Board many years, and has been Supervisor and Assessor several times. Mr. Perry is connected with the descendants of the brave old officer Commodore Perry ; Mr. Perry remembers seeing the United States soldiers depart from Ft. Winnebago for the war in Mexico.

L. S. PORTER, farmer, Sec. 35; P. O. Fox Lake; born in Steuben Co., N. Y., Aug 16, 1847 ; son of N. B. Porter, who was born in Tompkins Co., N. Y., Feb. 21, 1817 ; his father was Joel Porter, who was born and brought up in Tompkins Co .; his father, John Porter, was from Connecticut; his father was in the Revolutionary war, and was killed at the battle of Lexington ; Joel came to Wiscon- sin, and settled in Trenton in 1845, and died in 1853, at about the age of 55. Mr. N. B. Porter came to Trenton in 1847, and settled on eighty acres, and now has 280 acres, all under fine cultivation ; when he first came, built a log house, and lived in one room with an open fire-place and stone andirons ; had a big celebration one Christmas ; earned some money splitting rails, and went to town and bought a jug of molasses and one pound of sugar, came home and had a big time. He married Eliza Cornell, daughter of Zaphia Cornell, April 1, 1848 ; have had eight children-Harriet E., born Jan. 31, 1840 ; married M. V. Colt, and living in Trenton ; children-Adelia and Raymond ; J. M. Porter, born Sept. 11, 1843, and died March 28, 1876 (he enlisted in the 29th W. V. I., and served faithfully through the war ; was at Fort Gibson and before Vicksburg, and was in all the engagements that his regiment participated in ; his death was bastened by the exposure at that time experienced); L. S. Porter, born Aug. 16, 1847 ; Marriett, born Nov. 19, 18-19 (married a Cornell living in Michigan, four children-Fred, Cory, Eliza, and one an infant); Adelade. born Feb. 3, 1851 (married Leland Martin ; two children-Edith and Emmit); Emma, born July 1, 1853 (married Franklin Cochran ; three children-Nettie and Elbert died in infancy, Eliza C., living); Nettie, born Aug. 13, 1856, living at home; Carl S., born Sept. 22, 1862, living at home. Mr. L. S. Porter married, February 1872, Nettie Pike, daughter of Amos Pike, who lives in Rut- land Co., Vt., a retired farmer ; have had two children-Warren, born June 1, 1874 ; Lula, born Oct. 21, 1877 ; he commenced for himself when 25 years old, settled on eighty acres; now has 150 acres under good cultivation, and all improvements; has a fine stock of Norman and heavy draft horses. Mr. N. B. Porter has been Town Supervisor several years, also Town Clerk, and Director of District.

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The history of Dodge county, Wisconsin, containing its early settlement, growth an extensive and minute sketch of its cities war record, biographical sketches, Part 112

Author: Publication date: 1880 Publisher: Chicago, Western historical company Number of Pages: 776

Author:
Publication date: 1880
Publisher: Chicago, Western historical company
Number of Pages: 776