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W. D. HOARD, Editor of Jefferson County Union, Fort Atkinson ; born in Stockbridge, Madison Co., N. Y., Oct. 10, 1836; son of Rev. William B. and Sarah C. (White) Hoard ; came to Oak Grove, Dodge Co., Wis., October, 1857, there engaged in vocal and instrumental music teaching. Married, Feb. 9, 1860, Miss Agnes E. Bragg, daughter of William and A. E. (Edgerton) Bragg, of Lake Mills ; has three children-Halbert L., Ralph A., Frank W. Enlisted May, 1861, in 4th W. V. I. ; served till July, 1862, then went to New York, and, Oct. 1, 1864, re-enlisted in Co. A, Ist New York Light Artillery and remained in the service till the close of the war. participating (with his regiment) in the following bat- tles : New Orleans, Grand Gulf, Baton Rouge ; in 1865, returned to Wisconsin and located at Columbus, Wis., engaging in business till 1868, then moved to Iowa; one year after, returned to Wisconsin, and located at Lake Mills. In 1870, he started the newspaper, Jefferson County Union ; same year was appointed Deputy U. S. Marshal, and took the census of the towns of Waterloo, Aztalan and Milford ; in 1872, was elected Sergeant-at-Arms to the Wisconsin Senate; in 1871, commenced taking a deep interest in the dairy business ; in 1872, was largely instrumental in organizing the Wisconsin Dairymen's Association, and was Secretary of that body for three years ; in 1878, was elected President of the North- western Dairyman's Association ; in 1873, removed his paper from Lake Mills to Fort Atkinson, entering in partnership with Charles Fullerton, who retired from the firm after six months, leaving Mr. Hoard sole proprietor ; he was elected Justice of the Peace in Lake Mills, in 1871, which office he held till 1873; elected President of the village of Fort Atkinson, and to the County Board of Supervisors, in 1877, serving one year ; member of Masons, I. O. O. F. and United Workmen; Vice President of Wisconsin Editorial Association.
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W. H. HUDSON, of the firm of Whitcomb & Hudson, Lake Koshkonong Hotel ; native of Ohio ; born in the town of Chillicothe June 17, 1833; son of James Hudson and Mary Beaudo, of Vir- ginia, who came to Wisconsin in 1849, and settled in Dane Co., on Section 29, and engaged in farming. Had nine children, six sons-W. H. was the second son. He started out for himself in 1851, working out by the month ; in thirteen months, he eommeneed farming and running a thrashing machine, which business he remained in about six years. Married, in 1865, Miss Helen P., daughter of Asahel Hill and Julia Schultz, of New York ; they had one child-Ada E., born July 11, 1866. Mr. Hudson is a mem- ber of the Odd Fellows' Fraternity ; liberal in religion and politics.
CHARLES HUMMEL, farmer, See. 7 ; P. O. Fort Atkinson ; was born in New York City June 19, 1835 ; son of Charles and Frances Hummel, the former a native of Baden Baden, Germany, born April 6, 1801 ; eame alone to New York in 1827, and engaged at his trade of baker. He married Miss Franees Meyer, a native of Alsatia, born in 1811. In 1850, they came to Wisconsin and bought 240 acres of land, in working which he was assisted by his son. Charles married in 1851 ; had nine children- Albert, George, Frances, Charles, James, Gustavus, Edward, Elizabeth and John. He enlisted in Co. C, 4th W. V. I., as Lieutenant, at Fort Atkinson, in 1861, and went to Milwaukee, where they were ordered to fire on the rioters, but refusing, were disbanded ; part of them re-enlisted in Co. C, 3d W. V. C. Mr. Hummel was wounded when coming home, in the Morgan raid, at Cynthiana, Ky., and was mustered ont at Fort Riley, Kan., July 1, 1865.
THOMAS HUTCHENS, farmer, Sec. 14; P. O. Fort Atkinson ; born in Ontario Co., N. Y., Feb, 14, 1830 ; son of John and Catherine, nee Wagger; eame to Wisconsin and located at Fort Atkinson in 1856, and commenced working at his trade of shoemaking, remaining four years, then moved to Section 15 and commenced farming. In 1872, purchased eighty acres on Section 14, which now forms his homestead. He married, December 16, 1858, Miss Sylvia A. West, danghter of F. West, of Fort Atkinson ; have four children-Lovell W., Mande M., Francis E., William H. Elected Clerk of District School Board one term. Member of the I. O. O. F. and Farmers' Union Association ; attends the Metho- dist Church ; Republican.
MILO JONES, surveyor, Fort Atkinson ; born in Richmond, Chittenden Co., Vt., Feb. 16, 1809 ; son of Edward and Lucy (Farnsworth) Jones ; came West in 1832; came through Michigan, remaining till 1834, engaged in the Government employ, surveying, making Milwaukee his headquarters. Nov. 29, 1838, settled in Fort Atkinson on his present homestead ; was very active in organizing the village of Fort Atkinson. Married, in 1832, Miss Sally Crane, daughter of James and Clarinda (Hallock ) Crane ; their children are Newton, Amelia M., Fanny C., Milo C. and Melvin A., twins, born in the Green Mountain House ; Edward, Anson and George died in infancy. Was appointed aid-de-camp to Gov. Dodge ; held the office of Supervisor and Justice of the Peace four years ; was one of the first Presidents elected to the village of Fort Atkinson. In 1878, was elected Mayor ; held the office of Postmaster a number of years. June 29, 1871, Mrs. Jones died, and was buried at Lake View Cemetery, Fort Atkinson. Mr. Jones is a member of the I. O. O. F .; Democrat.
STEPHEN KEMP, farmer ; P. O. Fort Atkinson ; born in West Kent, England, Oct. 29, 1822; son of William Kemp and Lida Walker, who both died in Kent. Stephen came to America in 1847, and lived in Oneida Co., N. Y., till 1852, when he came to Wisconsin, settling in Oakland, Jeffer- son Co., on a farm ; settled on his present farm in 1867, 73 acres on Sec. 10, purchased of Archibald Grimes. He married, Dec. 25, 1850, Emeline Ottaway, danghter of John Ottaway, formerly of England ; had ten children-Ada A., born November 10, 1851; Aliee J., August 25, 1853 ; Florence, January 24, 1855; - R., October 24, 1856 ; Hannah, December 26, 1858; Emma, December 16, 1860; Frances, September 4, 1865; Nettie, May 24, 1867 ; Abbie, June 25, 1872; George, March 1, 1873; Florence died August 29, 1861; Emma died June 27, 1863, buried in Oakland ; Frances died September 28, 1865 ; Abbie, died Angust 23, 1872. He is a member of the I. O. O. F .; member of the Methodist Church ; Republican.
CHARLES Q. KIRKLAND, wind-mill and pump dealer, Fort Atkinson ; born in Kosh- konong, Jefferson Co., Wis., Oct. 9, 1848; son of Joshua G. and Nancy (Eigabroadt) Kirkland ; his father, Mr. Joshua Kirkland, came and settled in Jefferson Co. in 1844. Mr. Charles Kirkland received his early education and passed his early life on the farm with his father, and was the first in Fort Atkin- son to start his present business. Married, Oct. 19, 1868, Miss Jane P. Curtis, danghter of John Curtis, of this county ; they have five children-Curtis J., Armer D., Jessie E., N. Inez, Burton F. Member of United Workmen and Methodist Church.
FERDINAND KLUCK, farmer ; P. O. Fort Atkinson ; born in Prussia Feb. 22, 1845 ; came to Wisconsin in 1845, and located in Hebron. Married, Jan. 18, 1870, Julia Krager, daughter of
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Gotlieb Krager; had one child-Willie, born in 1874. Purchased his present homestead of sixty-two acres in October, 1878. Member of the Lutheran Church ; Republican.
GEORGE A. LANDGRAF, carriage-maker ; settled in Fort Atkinson in 1863, where he has worked at present business ever since ; he was born in the town of Sullivan, Jefferson Co., Oct. 6, 1845 ; his father, John II., lives in Sullivan, and first settled in Jefferson Co. in 1842. Mr. George A. married Miss Mary Warnhoffer March 8, 1868; she was born April 28, 1846; they have four children -George, boin Jan. 23, 1869; Eda, Jan. 1, 1871; Willie, Jan. 13, 1873; Freddie, Ang. 28, 1876. Family attend the M. E. Church. Mr. L. has been a member of the City Council. He belongs to the United Workmen.
GEORGE McDONALD, farmer; P. O. Whitewater, Walworth Co .; born in Ayrshire, Scotland, May 3, 1808; came to Lycoming Co., Penn., in 1828; went into the coal mines, where he remained ten years ; from there he went to Canada ; remained seventeen years, farming; came to Wis- consin in 1855 ; settled on his present farm in 1859. Owns 202 acres-80 in Koshkonong and 122 in Lima, Rock Co .; he lives on Sec. 35. Married, Sept. 27, 1829, Margaret C. Gunning, daughter of Thomas Gunning; she died July 12, 1875 ; had twelve children-Elizabeth, born Dec. 18, 1830; Mar- garet, Feb. 8, 1832; Alexander, Feb. 10, 1834, died in infancy ; Adam, March 1, 1835; George, May 10, 1837 ; Jane, March 28, 1841 ; Alexander, Feb. 25, 1843; Thomas and John (twins), Oct. 3, 1845; David, Oct. 18, 1847 ; James, June 12, 1850; Mary, March 31, 1852; George died in the army. Mem- bers of the Presbyterian Church ; Republican.
A. V. MILLS, farmer; P. O. Koshkonong ; born in Orange Co., N. Y., Sept. 3, 1833 ; came to Wisconsin in July, 1846, with his parents and settled in Whitewater ; purchased his present farm on Sec. 32 in 1866. Married, March 15, 1855, Miss J. Hamilton, daughter of David Hamilton, of Tomp- kins Co., N. Y .; they have five children-George William, born Jan. 20, 1856; Kate A., Aug. 7, 1858; Lynn E., Feb. 9, 1862 ; Jessie A., Oct. 5. 1866 ; Clarence B., May 13, 1868. Members of the Congre- gational Church ; Democrat. Clerk of the School District for a number of years.
PETER MILLER, farmer ; P. O. Fort Atkinson; a native of Prussia; born May 17, 1821 ; came to America in the fall of 1845, to St. Louis, where he engaged to work on a steamboat as fireman for two years ; he came to Koshkonong in the spring of 1847. He first purchased forty acres of the Government for $100 and sold it for $300; he afterward purchased 100 acres; he now owns 273 acres. Married, in December. 1840, Louise Becker, who was born in Prussia in June, 1826; they have cight children-Charles, Louisa, William, Emeline, Peter, Henrietta, Amelia and Kate. Democrat ; member of the Lutheran Church.
JOSEPH F. MORRISON, farmer ; P. O. Fort Atkinson ; born in Franklin Co., Mass., in 1825 ; son of Phineas F. Morrison; eame to Wisconsin June 4, 1840 ; settled on his present residence in the spring of 1863. Married, in 1835, Miss Mary M. McPherson, daughter of John McPherson ; they have four children-Smith D., Charlotte, William and Amelia. He held the office of Supervisor of his town one year. Members of the Congregational Church ; Republican.
THOMAS MOULD, farmer; P. O. Whitewater, Walworth Co., Wis .; born in the Parish of Northampton, England, Aug. 21, 1822; came to America in April, 1835; landed in New York ; settled in Saratoga Co .; in 1862, he came to Wisconsin and settled on his present farm in Section 34. Married Sept. 5, 1843, Sarah Codding, daughter of Hosca Codding; had five children-Harriet, born Sept. 10, 1846; Charlotte, June 21, 1848, died Sept. 17, 1864; George H., born Oct. 10, 1849; Almira, Sept. 8, 1851 ; Catherine, Nov. 25, 1857. Members of the Methodist Episcopal Church ; Republican.
PHILLIP H. NOEL, Jr., farmer ; P. O. Whitewater ; born in Koshkonong Township, Jefferson Co., Wis., in 1855; attended Whitewater Normal School eighteen months and Madison Univer- sity fourteen months. Married, August, 1878, Miss Louisa, daughter of John and Mary (Gottlieb) Krebs. Manages 328 acres of land for his father, who resides in Whitewater. Liberal in religion ; Republican.
JAMES PAYNE, farmer ; P. O. Cold Spring; born in Cuyahoga Co., Ohio, in June, 1825; came to Wisconsin Oct. 20, 1844; settled in Koshkonong; settled on his present residence in 1849 ; went to California in 1850, going by teams across the plains; was four months on the road ; stopped in the mines nine months, then came home by way of the Isthmus and New York. Married, Nov. 12, 1845, Mrs. Rose Ann Allen, daughter of Jolin Pierson ; have five children-Ellen E., born June 28, 1852; Rosanna, Dec. 15, 1854; Mary I., Oct. 3, 1856 ; George E., April 26, 1859; William E., Ang. 6, 1861. Members of the United Brethren Church ; Republican.
STEPHEN PAYNE, farmer ; P. O. Fort Atkinson ; born in Newburg, Cuyahoga Co. Ohio, Aug. 23, 1823; came to Wisconsin April 30, 1842, and settled in Jefferson Co .; purchased
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his homestead in 1846; owns 244 acres, part in Cold Spring Township. Married, Feb. 20, 1846, Mrs. Clarisa Williams, daughter of William Cornish, formerly of New York; have three children-Charles, born Jan. 20, 1847; James A., September, 1850; Joseph S., Dec. 9, 1857. Mrs. Payne, by her first husband, had two boys and two girls-Eyra, Eunice, William and Stephen. Held the office of Supervisor five terms ; also has been Justice of the Peace eleven years ; has been Alderman of Fort Atkinson two years ; in 1868, moved to Fort Atkinson, where he now lives ; liberal in religion ; Republican. Charles and James Payne work the farm for their father. Charles married, September, 1868, Statia Groton, daughter of Joseph Groton ; has two children-Lillian and Marion. Enlisted in Co. C, 49th W. V. I., January, 1865; discharged November, 1865; is a member of United Brethren Church ; Republican. He was Township Supervisor for two years. James Payne married, April 21, 1872, Elizabeth Boyle, daughter of Felix and May Boyle ; born in Albany, N. Y., April 10, 1851 ; has three children-May, born May 31, 1874; Ida, Nov. 11, 1876 ; Bertie, May 14, 1879. Liberal in religion ; Republican.
REV. P. E. B. PEASE, Methodist Church ; born in Lee, Berkshire Co., Mass., June 6, 1819 ; son of Hiram A. and Lydia R. (Remely); lived in Massachusetts till he was 12 years old, then removed with his parents to Ohio in 1833; they located at Oberlin, Ohio, where Mr. Pease attended Oberlin College, also Berean College; in 1843, he removed to Olivet, Mich., with Mr. John G. Shepherd, who came for the purpose of organizing the college of that place, where he also studied here some time; in November, 1845, he came to Wisconsin and located at Milford, Jefferson Co .; in 1846, he organized the first Sunday school in Lake Mills, there being no church services held at this time in this vieinity ; also organized a Sunday school at Table Grove about the same time. In the fall of 1854, was ordained Deacon by Bishop Morris ; in 1856, was ordained Elder by Bishop Simpson, and preached his first ser- mon at the old red schoolhouse, Lake Mills Township; then preached two years on the Aztalan circuit ; then two years on Wauwatosa circuit ; preached two years on Palmyra circuit; then stationed two years at Appleton ; stationed at Kenosha two years, at Beloit two years ; preached for three years in Summer- field Church, Spring street, Milwaukee; four years as Presiding Elder in Appleton District; four years in Janesville District ; has been Presiding Elder at Fort Atkinson the past three years ; was a member of the General Conference that met at Brooklyn, N. Y., in 1872; received the complimentary A. M. from Lawrence University and honorary degree in 1870. Married, in 1840, Miss Cornelia Reed, daughter of Carlo Reed ; have had eight children, seven living-Sarah L., born Sept. 29, 1841 (married S. F. Stark- weather, of Chicago); Marcus, Dec. 24, 1843 (who died in United States army service of cold and expos- ure Aug. 4, 1862) ; Louisa M., Aug. 9, 1846 (married John H. Houser, Postmaster at Fond du Lac) ; Hiram L., Feb. 12, 1849 (who is a physician and practices at Grand Crossing, III.) ; Emma C., Aug. 27, 1851 (married W. Scott Pierce, of Minnesota); Rev. Francis A., July 2, 1854 (stationed at Broth- ertown, near Fond du Lac) ; Mary E , Aug. 18, 1856 (married G. W. Blay, of Janesville) ; Medora M., May 13, 1860. Mr. Pease is a member of the Temple of Honor.
H. A. PORTER, merchant; dealer in groceries, Fort Atkinson; born in Jericho, Chittenden Co., Vt., Feb. 30, 1831; son of Orlin and Parmelia (Allen) Porter ; came to Wisconsin in May, 1855, locating in Jefferson Co .; in the spring of 1856, started business in Fort Atkinson. Married, in Decem- ber, 1856, Miss Hattie E. Kimbell, daughter of Myron Kimbell, of St. Lawrence Co., N. Y .; have four children living, one dead-Charles M., Minnie E., Carrie S., William K .; Lily died in infancy. Mr. Porter was elected Constable in 1857 ; in 1861, was elected Justice of the Peace, serving till present time except one year ; elected Police Justice in the spring of 1878; Past Grand Member of the Grand Lodge of I. O. O. F., and is one of the oldest members of the temperance society of this place; has been in the Lodge twenty-two years. Family attend the Methodist Church ; Republican.
T. F. POWERS, farmer ; P. O. Koshkonong; born in New York City Nov. 11, 1854; came to Wisconsin with his parents in April, 1857, and settled in Jefferson Co., Wis. ; received his educa- tion in the district schools. Married, Sept. 3, 1878, Eliza J. Armstrong, daughter of James Armstrong ; settled on his present place of residence in 1879, consisting of forty acres of land, Section 32. Members of Catholic Church; Democrat.
GEORGE PRESTON, farmer, Sec. 20; P. O. Fort Atkinson ; born in Jackson Co., Mich., Aug. 5, 1846 ; came to Wisconsin in March, 1865, and located on his present homestead. Married, Nov. 6, 1868, Daphne Ellis, daughter of John Ellis, of Jefferson Co .; have two children-Winnifred, born Sept. 25, 1876; Ray, born April 5, 1878. Member of Farmers' Association ; liberal in religion ; Republican.
T. T. PROCTOR, Fort Atkinson ; born in Derry, Rockingham Co., N. H., Sept. 9, 1824; sou of Joseph and Mary (Hughes) Proctor ; came to Wisconsin in 1856, stopping at Janesville for six months ; then purchased a saw-mill and settled in Fort Atkinson, shortly afterward added a grist-mill to it, which was
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afterward consumed by fire. Married, Dec. 5, 1858, Miss Laura S. Davis, daughter of Mr. Steven Davis, formerly of Maine ; they have two children-Francelia H., born Feb. 26, 1864; George S., born Feb. 25, 1867. Member of Masonie Order ; family attend Universalist Church.
L. MARVIN ROBERTS, brickmaker, Fort Atkinson ; born in Fenner, Madison Co., N. Y., Aug. 18, 1831 ; son of Jesse and Betsey (Ives) Roberts, who came to Wisconsin in October, 1839. Mr. L. M. Roberts inherited his farm from his father ; his homestead is situated near Fort Atkinson ; he followed farming till 1867; in 1868, started the manufacture of brick ; makes white and cream briek to the aver- age per year of 600,000. Married, Nov. 16, 1854, May I. Hopson, daughter of Simeon Hopson, of Oswego Co., N. Y .; they have had seven children (six now living)-Lillian B., born June 24, 1859; Ellsworth, May 31, 1861, who died April 29, 1867, aged 6 years ; Earle G., born Nov. 11, 1862 ; Bonibel L., Aug. 25, 1864; Daisy G., Aug. 25, 1866; Dean E., June 22, 1868; Alva Ives, Jan. 19, 1876. Mr. Roberts has held the following offices : Town Superintendent of Schools two years ; Justice of Peace two years ; Chairman Board of Supervisors two years ; in Oakland Township, Trustee of Village one year ; Past Grand in I. O. O. F. ; member Temple of Honor.
CHARLES ROCKWELL, Fort Atkinson; born in Paris, Oneida Co., N. Y., May 11, 1810 ; son of Thomas B. and Mary (Dunham) Rock well, who came West and located in Wisconsin where now stands Fort Atkinson, and he was the second white man in the vicinity ; made a claim of one and three-fourths sections on Sections 1, 5, and 11 ; in 1838, broke ten acres of ground and built his log house, 20x16 ; the fol- lowing year built an addition, doubling the size of his home, and opened business, what is known as a Wis- consin store, selling clothing, eloths, groceries, tinware, etc. Married, in January, 1833, Maria Farington, daughter of Willard Farington, of Oneida Co., N. Y. ; she died in January, 1834. He again married, July 4, 1835, Caroline L. Moore, daughter of Liberty Moore, of Augusta, Madison Co., N. Y., who died Feb. 26, 1873; their children are Willard A., born April 15, 1836, Orlando M., who died from wounds received at the battle of Chattanooga, Tenn. ; Annie Maria, deceased. He married again, April 2, 1874, . Maggie Telfer, of Fort Atkinson. He was one of the first Justices of Peace in Fort Atkinson where he tried his first case. Had been a member of the Congregational Church since he was 17 years of age, and, at the date of his death, Oct. 7, 1879, was the only living male member of the first church in Fort Atkinson ; was a member of I. O. O. F.
W. H. ROGERS, attorney at law, Fort Atkinson ; born in Piermont, N. H., Dec. 7, 1842; son of Charles and Pamelia (Ramsey) ; studied law with Roswell Farnham, of Bradford, N. H., for fifteen months ; was admitted to the bar Jan. 25, 1867. Married, Aug. 15, 1869, Miss Angenette Hor- ton, daughter of Mr. A. Horton, of Massachusetts; have two children-Charles B. Rogers, born July 25, 1871 ; Frank H. Rogers, July 15, 1874. Mr. W. H. Rogers is a descendant of the celebrated martyr, John Rogers, who suffered for his religion in the reign of Mary I, of England ; his mother is a deseend- ant of the celebrated Mrs. Hannah Dustin, the New England heroine. Enlisted as private in December, 1863, in Co. I, 15th Ill. V. I., under Capt. Pratt ; was promoted to a lieutenantcy in 1865, and, in the fall of same year, was honorably discharged ; served with Gen. Sherman's command through the South ; he was with his regiment in all the battles it participated in. Rev. C. Rogers, brother to W. H. Rogers, was Colonel of the 15th Ill. V. I. at the time of his enlistment, and another brother, M. B. F., was Chap- lain. Mr. R. was Town Clerk in 1868. 1870-71; District Attorney, 1874 to 1878; member of Univer- salist Church; is one of the Trustees; was Justice of the Peace from 1868 to 1872; member of I. O. O. F .; Democrat.
GEORGE C. SMITH, merchant, Milwaukee street, Fort Atkinson ; born in Lexington, Greene Co., N. Y., June 23, 1824, where he lived till he was 12 years of age, when his parents moved to Onondaga Co .; here he received his early education and lived till 1847. On the 11th day of February of that year, was married to Lamira Blanchard, daughter of Thomas and Sarah (Cunningham) Blanchard, of the same county. Came to Wisconsin in May, 1847, settling in Waukesha Co .; in 1850, removed to Oakland, Jefferson Co., and purchased 160 acres of land; in 1868, sold his farm, moved to Fort Atkinson, and engaged in the profession of law and real-estate agency; while residing in the town of Oakland, he held the offices of Superintendent of Schools, Town Clerk, Justice of the Peace and Chair- man of the Board of Supervisors, and in 1857, was Chairman of the County Board of Supervisors; in 1858-59, member of the Wisconsin Legislature ; afterward Notary Public and Justice of the Peace in Fort Atkinson ; during the war, was appointed State Agent by Gov. Solomon to look after siek and wounded Wisconsin soldiers, with headquarters at Memphis, remained in the South three years. Member of the Masonic Fraternity, the I. O. O. F. and Good Templars. Mr. Smith's family consists of himself and wife and five children-Robert B., Rosetta C., Jessie A., Carrie J. and George F. He is liberal in religion, and in politics, Republican.
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HAWLEY SMITH, farmer ; P. O. Fort Atkinson ; born in Onondaga Co., N. Y., in May, 1806 ; came to Wisconsin Sept. 15, 1840 ; purchased 280 acres of land of the Government, at $1.25 per acre, on Sec. 27, where he still resides. Married, Feb. 24, 1831, Lida M. Coats, daughter of David Coats; they have three children --- Andrew, born Jan. 11, 1832; Alvira L., April 22, 1844; Mary E., Aug. 11, 1846. Liberal in religion ; Republican.
ILLIAM E. SMITH, architect, bridge-builder and carpenter ; born near Cleveland, Ohio, June 22, 1821 ; learned his trade in Cleveland, and constructed several of the most prominent buildings in that place ; began his present business at Fort Atkinson in 1863, and has worked at the same in Penn- sylvania, Ohio and Michigan, for the past thirty years. Married Miss P. Ilarger Nov. 18, 1849 ; she was born Nov. 16, 1829; have had three children, all now dead. Moved to Newburg, Washington Co., in 1856 ; was there Chairman of the Board of Supervisors and Justice of the Peace. Belongs to the Masonic Fraternity. His father, William J, is still living, and was born in 1798; was the first white man born in Cuyahoga Co.
DR. W. M. SMITH, physician, Fort Atkinson ; born in Utica, Oneida Co., N. Y., July 23, 1817 ; son of Isaac and Lovicia (Oviatt) Smith ; came West, locating first at White Pigeon, Mich., in 1839, and then moved to Kane Co., Ill .; from there to Kenosha in January, 1845 ; July 2, 1846, he came to Rock Prairie and settled in Johnstown, and lived there till he moved to Fort Atkinson, Jan. 8, 1856. Commenced to practice medicine in St. Charles, Ill., in 1840. Married, in 1845, Clementine R. Chase, daughter of Mr. David Chase, formerly of Vermont ; their children are William H., born May 22, 1846 ; Ellen H., Nov. 12, 1848 (married D. G. Robinson, of Gage Co., Neb.); Louise M., born April 3, 1851 (married M. S. Darrow, of Chicago); Charles V., born Nov. 3, 1854, and died Sept. 20, 1856 ; Nettie, boru Aug. 18, 1866, and died Nov. 3, 1869; Judson C., born July 12, 1861 ; Edward H., July 28, 1863. Member of I. O. O. F. and Temple of Honor. Family attends Universalist Church; is a Republican.
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