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E. B. FARGO, merchant, Lake Mills; born in New London, Conn., Feb. 18, 1822; eame to Wisconsin in the fall of 1845, located at Lake Mills and engaged in mercantile business ; in 1848, pur- chased of Millard & Piekard the original site of the village, including the mills ; gave his attention to conducting mills and farming; he with his brother, Lyman Fargo, Miles Millard and Ambrose Foster built, in 1847, the first foundry west of Milwaukee, Mr. Fargo owning at one time two-thirds of it; in 1862, sold his interest in foundry and built his present store and resumed mercantile business ; has also a farm of 290 acres. Married, in Genesee Co., N. Y., Nov. 22, 1844, Marilla Churchill, of New York, daughter of Gen. Churchill ; they have six children.
GEORGE T. FARGO, farmer, Sec. 23; P. O. Lake Mills; born in Seneca Co., N. Y., April 25, 1850 ; came to Wisconsin in 1867, and engaged as clerk in mercantile business of his unele, E. B. Fargo, at Lake Mills, until he moved on his father's farm, where he is at present. Married, at Lake Mills, Sept. 30, 1875, Catharine Taylor, of Michigan ; have two children. The farm of 200 acres was purchased by his father, the Rev. Isaac Fargo, in 1853.
L. D. FARGO, farmer, Sec. 7; P. O. Tousley ; born in Connecticut Nov. 22, 1824. His parents moved to Genesee Co., N. Y., in 1832. He came to Wisconsin in 1845, arriving at Milwaukee Nov. 5 ; came to Lake Mills in 1846; took up 120 aeres of Government land where his present farm is situated. His farm now comprises 520 aeres, under cultivation except sixty-five a .. es. Besides farming, he carried on the nursery business for twelve years. Married, in Genesee Co, N. Y., April 4, 1848, Sarah Rich, of Genesee Co., N. Y .; have a family of three children living ; have lost three.
GEORGE S. GRISWOLD, manufacturer, Lake Mills ; born at Stafford, N. Y., Aug. 15, 1828 ; came to Wisconsin in 1850; located at Lake Mills and engaged in the manufacture of farming implements. Married, at Lake Mills, Sept. 8, 1852, Elbina E. Merriam, of Oswego Co., N. Y .; have two boys.
W. R. HARVEY, merchant, Lake Mills; born at Lake Mills Feb. 10, 1845; engaged in his present business in 1859. Married, in New Jersey, April 19, 1871, Miss Georgia Delaware, of Troy, N. Y .; have one child. His father, Enoch Harvey, was one of the early settlers, having located in Jefferson Co. in 1843.
L. A. HILDRETH, blacksmith, Lake Mills; born Sept. 22, 1831 ; came to Wiseonsin in 1849 ; went to work at his trade at Lake Mills, Aug. 19, 1862 ; enlisted in 3d Wis. Light Artillery ; went into active service, participating in all battles with the battery, among them Stone River, Chieka- mauga, Mission Ridge, and others; was mustered out at Madison July 3, 1865; returned to his present occupation. Married, at Lake Mills, in January, 1856, Sarah Lusted, of England; have three children.
S. P. HITCHCOCK, hotel proprietor, Lake Mills; born in Burlington, Hartford Co., Conn., Oet. 1, 1812 ; came to Wisconsin in 1849 ; went to farming in Lake Mills Township. In 1868, purchased an interest in the agricultural manufactory at the village of Lake Mills. In 1873, began keep- ing the Lake Side Hotel at that piace. He has held various local offices. Married, Jan. 1, 1845, Miss Louise Parker, at Naples, Ontario Co., N. Y .; she is a native of that place ; have five children.
WILLIAM L. HOSKINS, merchant, Lake Mills; born in Erie Co., Penn., Dec. 24, 1828; came to Wisconsin in June, 1858, locating at Lake Mills, and engaged in mercantile business. In 1871, was elected to the State Legislature ; re-elected in 1872; has held various local offices. Married in Pennsylvania, in November, 1858, Philenna Hutchins, of Pennsylvania ; has three children.
SAMUEL HOSLEY, retired farmer, Lake Mills; born in Townsend, Mass., May 8, 1815 ; eame to Wisconsin in October, 1837 : went to work at Lake Mills splitting rails. In 1838, weut to Rock- ford : thence to Madison, where he helped to build the State Capitol ; was given a commission as Captain of militia. In 1845, went to farming in Aztalan Township. In 1877, sold his farm of 244 acres, and moved to his present residenee. Mr. Hosley believes he is the only one now living who spent the winter of 1837-38 at Lake Mills. Married, at Lake Mills, January, 1842, Emeline Pessamore, of New York, who died in 1872. Married the second time, at Fort Atkinson, Sept. 26, 1874, Nora Allen (nee Briton), of New York ; has three children living. His son Charles now keeps a livery stable at Lake Mills.
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E. G. KALTENBRUN, hardware merchant, Lake Mills ; born in Germany Sept. 25, 1836 ; came to Wisconsin in 1852; located at Watertown; went to work at his trade of tinsmith. In 1855, came to Lake Mills and engaged in mercantile business with Mr. J. H. Bruns; they opened the first hard- ware business in the village. In 1856, he went to Chicago, then to Colorado, returning to Lake Mills in 1864; went into hardware business. In 1869, sold out to F. W. Myers ; started again, in 1874, the busi- ness he is now in. Married, at Lake Mills, Nov. 10, 1865, Augusta Rosenberg, of Germany; have two children.
S. S. KEYES, cabinet maker, Lake Mills; born in Northfield, Vt., Aug. 3, 1817; came to Wisconsin in 1848; went to work at his trade at Lake Mills. In 1856, engaged in mercantile business. In 1859, went to Madison, where he was employed as clerk in the post office. In 1860, was appointed Postmaster at Lake Mills. In 1863, went to Chicago, Ill., where he remained until 1867 : has held sev- eral local offices ; was commissioned by Gov. Dodge, during his administration, as Captain of rifles and pro- moted to Major. Married, in Washington Co., Vt., Nov. 14, 1838, Martha Boys, of New Hampshire ; have five children-Charles A., born Nov. 11, 1839 ; Eliza Z., Nov. 30, 1840 ; Jennie A., Aug. 30, 1845; Norman D., Sept. 6, 1848; Kittie H., March 2, 1851. Mr. Keyes' father, Capt. Joseph Keyes, and family, were the first white settlers of Lake Mills; came there in 1837, having landed in Milwaukee in June of the previous year.
CASPAR KROGH, farmer and miller, Sec. 19; P. O. Kroghville ; born in Norway Sept. 27, 1812 ; came to America in 1843; located in Racine Co., Wis .; went to work at his trade of gunsmith. In 1848, came to Kroghville ; purchased the saw-mill and a few acres of land; operated the mill and worked at his trade. In 1853, built a grist-mill, which he still owns. In 1858, started a brickyard ; made brick one season. In 1859, he built his present residence with briek of his own manufacture. In 1868, built a woolen factory. Has been Justice of the Peace for some years ; elected in 1855. Married, in Norway, in 1838, Catharine Johnson, of Norway; have nine children living; lost two; is owner of sixty-seven acres of land in Jefferson Co. and 160 in Dane Co.
CHARLES J. MILLARD, farmer, Sec. 24 ; P. O. Lake Mills ; born in Otsego Co., N. Y., Jan. 17, 1845 ; came to Wisconsin in 1847. His father, Judson Millard, purchased and settled upon the farm now occupied by C. J., where he remained until his death, in 1865. Charles J. Millard, Aug. 14, 1862, enlisted in the 39th W. V. I., Co. D ; went into active service ; participated in all battles with the regiment ; slightly wounded at Jackson, Miss .; at expiration of term of service, was mustered out with the regiment at Madison in July, 1865; returned to Lake Mills; went to farming and managing the Rock Lake Creamery. Has been Chairman of the Board of Supervisors for two years. Married, at Columbus, Wis., Oct. 3, 1866, Evaline Aldrich, of Watertown, Wis .; have three children; owns 200 acres.
CLAUS NELSON, farmer, Sec. 8; P. O. Tousley ; born in Sweden Aug. 24, 1838; came to America in 1860 ; remained at Green Bay until the fall of 1861, when he enlisted in the 17th W. V. I .; went into active service ; participated in all the battles with the regiment. In 1863 or 1864, re-enlisted in the same company ; was mustered out at Madison in July, 1865. In 1872, bought his present farm of 150 acres. Married, at Madison, Feb. 6, 1867, Elizabeth Entwistle, of County Antrim, Ireland ; have one child living ; lost one.
R. L. NEWTON, farmer, Sec. 7 ; P. O. Kroghville ; born in Livingston Co., N. Y., May 23, 1818 ; came to Wisconsin in 1844; located in Lake Mills Township ; went to farming and blacksmithing. In 1859, gave up his trade, and has been engaged on his farm since. Married, in 1845, Susan E. Spoor, of Orleans Co., N. Y., at which place the marriage took place ; have three children ; is owner of 171 acres.
L. E. PORTER, pattern-maker, Lake Mills; born in Vermont Aug. 18, 1824; came to Wisconsin in 1851, and went to work at his trade of carpenter and joiner at Lake Mills; in 1852, he engaged in pattern-making at the foundry, where he is at present employed. Has been Village Trustee three or four years. Married, in Massachusetts, Nov. 26, 1846, Miss Martha J. Flint, of Mount Vernon. N. H .; born March 3, 1826; have seven children living, three dead-Martha J., born June 20, 1848; Rodney M., Dec. 26, 1849 ; Mary J., April 18, 1852 ; Emma B., July 16, 1854, died Aug. 22, 1857 : Elsie E., born Aug. 19, 1857, died July 5, 1858 : Charles S., born June 20, 1869, died Jan. 8, 1860 ; Walter E., born Dec. 26, 1860 ; Ulysses G., Aug. 26, 1863 ; Ettie, Aug. 30, 1865: Cora, April 22, 1873.
O. L. RAY, insurance and pension agent ; born in Madison Co., N. Y., Sept. 3. 1831; came to Wisconsin in September, 1839; went to work at his trade of carpenter and joiner. Enlisted, Aug. 14. 1862, in the 29th W. V. I .; went into active service, participating in several battles ; was wounded at the battle of Champion Hills, May 16, 1863 ; remained in hospital until August, joined the regiment,
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and was sent home on recruiting service ; January, 1864, returned to his regiment and went on the Red River campaign ; mustered out at Shreveport, La., May , 22, 1865, receiving his discharge at Madison, Wis. Came to Lake Mills and engaged in the insurance business and working as his trade; is pension agent ; has been Town Treasurer six years ; was President of the Village Board in 1875, was elected Justice of the Peace in 1877 ; is a member of the I. O. O. F., and F. & A. M. While in the army he held the rank of First Sergeant, Second Lieutenant, First Lieutenant and Captain. Married, at Lake Mills, Sept, 5, 1853, Harriett Lustead, of England ; have two children living.
B. B. SANBORN, grocer and confectioner, Lake Mills; born at Littleton, Grafton Co., N. II., July 27, 1834; came to Wisconsin, October, 1855; located at Lake Mills ; went to work at his trade of carpenter and joiner ; in 1856, went to Whitewater, where he worked at his trade; in 1858, went to Riehland Co., and engaged in same business ; from there went to Green Co. On May 7, 1862, enlisted in the 20th W. V. I .; went into active service, and participated in all the battles with the regi- ment. Was mustered out of service Aug. 10, 1865, returning to Lake Mills, and resuming his former occupation ; in 1870, went into the cabinet and furniture business ; in 1877, started his present business. Has been Clerk of the School Board, Town Clerk, member of the Village Board, and is now President of the same. Married, at Lake Mills, Sept. 1, 1857, Mary J. Foster, of Steuben Co., N. Y., daughter of William 11. Foster, one of the early settlers of Lake Mills. Mr. Sanborn has three children.
F. A. SEAVER, knife manufacturer, Lake Mills ; born in Vermont, Nov. 8, 1822 ; came to Wisconsin in 1845 ; located at Lake Mills, and engaged in blacksmithing ; in 1875, went into his present business ; in 1852, went to California, where he worked at his trade and mining, returning in 1855. Is one of the Board of Village Trustees. Married, at Lake Mills, Jan. 1, 1846, Sarah A. Miller, of Mass- achusetts, whose family were among the early settlers ; they settled at Lake Mills in 1845. Mr. Seaver has two children-Harriet, born Jan. 21, 1848; Fred M., July 18, 1856.
C. C. SMITH, miller, Lake Mills; born in Mecklenburg, Prussia, Aug. 8, 1830; came to America in 1856, loeating at Watertown, Wis. ; engaged in milling business, following his business in Watertown and Waukesha Co. until 1874, then came to Lake Mills and bought the mill he is running. Married, at Watertown, in 1862, Matilda Kruegar, of Germany; have four children, two boys and two girls.
ELIAS TAYLOR, farmer, See. 9; P. O. Lake Mills; born in County Antrim, Ireland, Dec. 23, 1832 ; came to America in 1852; located on his present farm of 200 acres. Married, in Aztalan, Wis., Jan. 12, 1863, Miss Kittie McKce, a native of Charington, Canada ; born Feb. 22, 1842 ; have three children living, two having died-Amanda F., born April 18, 1865, died Nov. 28, 1870 ; Walter M., born July 28, 1868, died Dee. 24, 1870 ; Llewellyn B., born Sept. 12, 1871 ; Florence S., born Sept. 6, 1874; Victor E., born Feb. 8, 1876.
WILLIAM H. TORREY, farmer, Sec. 19 ; P. O. Kroghville ; born in Ashtabula Co., Ohio, July 30, 1840 ; came to Wisconsin in 1847 ; his parents, with family, settled in Lake Mills Town- ship ; on Feb. 14, 1864, he enlisted in the 50th W. V. I. ; was mustercd ont at Madison in April, 1865 ; returned to his farm-is owner of 130 aeres.
RICHARD VANSLYKE, carpenter and joiner, Lake Mills ; born in Wyoming Co., N. Y., Nov. 8, 1822 ; eame to Wisconsin in 1859 ; went to work at his trade at Lake Mills. Enlisted, Aug. 29, 1862, in the 3d Wis. Battery, Light Artillery ; went into active service ; he not only participated in all of the battles in which his battery was engaged, but also in some while on detached service. In 1864, went with the 1st Illinois Battery through the Georgia campaign ; returned to 3d Battery, February, 1865, at Murfreesboro ; was transferred Feb. 28, 1865, to Sth Battery, Wisconsin Light Artillery ; April 14, 1865, was transferred to 6th Wisconsin Battery; mustered out at Madison July 3, 1865. Married, in Livingston Co., N. Y., May 18, 1853, Sophia A. Beekwith, of Wyoming Co., N. Y .; have three children living.
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T. C. BLANCHARD, farmer, Sec. 16; P. O. Oakland ; born in Onondaga Co., N. Y., Oct. 4, 1839, where he passed his early life and received a good common-school edneation ; graduated at S. N. Bassett's Mercantile College; at the age of 16, came to Wisconsin, and located in Oakland Co. in 1855; engaged in farming till 1856, when he returned to his home in York State; July, 1858, returned to Wis- consin. In 1800, married Miss Eliza M. Snell, who was born Oct. 12, 1840; was the first white child
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born in Oakland; have two children-Lilly and Minnie. In 1866, he was Treasurer; in 1867, Town Clerk ; 1871-74, Chairman of the Town Board four consecutive times, and again in 1876; family attend Baptist Church ; owns 154 acres of the finest land, and makes a specialty of dairy business; is a member of the firm of Olin, Crossfield & Co., who are operating three different factories.
F. O. CROSSFIELD, farmer, Sec. 10; P. O. Fort Atkinson ; born in Gun Plain Township, Allegan Co., Mich., Feb. 15, 1856; received a good common-school education ; was brought up a farmer ; he is the son of C. P. Crossfield; came with his father to Wisconsin in 1867 ; located in Oakland Town- ship ; bought land and engaged at farming. F. O. married, Nov. 8, 1877, Miss Elva Earl, who was born in Galesburg, Kalamazoo Co., Mich. Mr. Crossfield owns eighty acres of land, well improved ; manages 100 acres adjoining his, belonging to his father ; raises a variety of crops ; makes a specialty of the dairy bus- incss. Republican.
JOHN CURTIS, farmer, Sec. 10; P. O. Fort Atkinson; born in New Hampshire Ang. 30, 1831 ; born and brought up a farmer ; came to Wisconsin and located in Jefferson Township and engaged at farming. Married, in October, 1854, Miss Olivia L. Burdick, who was born in New York June 10, 1836; they have. seven children-Norah, Elmer, Eugene, Bella, Nettie, Justin, Winnie. Mr. Curtis farmed on shares for a few years in Jefferson Township, then removed to Lincoln Township, Adams Co., where he farmed in the same way ; returned to Oakland Township in March, 1879; bought 160 acres, formerly owned by George C. Smith ; the farm is in good condition, with all latest improvements; Mr. Curtis raises usual crops and stock of the county ; makes a specialty of dairying. Has always voted the Republican ticket.
WILLIAM EUSTIS, farmer, Secs. 11 and 12; P. O. Fort Atkinson ; born in Newbury- port, Mass., May 4, 1799, where he received only a common-school education ; when quite young, went to Eastport, Me., where he clerked in a dry-goods store for three years ; when 21 years of age he entered the dry-goods trade for himself; that business he followed successfully till 1836. Married, in Eastport, Me., April 6, 1823, Miss Frances Weinslar, who was born in Portland June 6, 1804 ; their children are -Elizabeth, Frances and William ; their mother died in December, 1835. He then removed, with his children, to Sangamon Co., Ill., where he pre-empted 400 acres of prairie land, on which he made many improvements. Married again, in Sangamon Co., Ill., December, 1840, Miss Martha Sowell, who was born in Charlotte Co., Va., in February, 1814; had three children-Charlie, Jane, Mary. In the spring of 1846, he disposed of the land and moved to Wisconsin, and bought 160 acres ; shortly afterward added 120 ; had 280 acres; eighty acres he has since sold ; the 200 acres remaining he has well improved. He huilt and occupies the only stone octagon house in Oakland. He raises a variety of crops and the usual stock of the county. Republican. In 1852, served as member of the Legislature for the Second District ; has been Assessor and Township Supervisor.
WILLIAM J. FELBEL, farmer, Sec. 21; P. O. Oakland ; born in Prussia in November, 1843; son of William and Catherine, who emigrated from Prussia to America in 1848, locating in Albany Co., where they followed farming till 1854, then came West and located in Whitewater, Walworth Co., remaining there till the spring of 1855 ; they then came and settled in Oakland Township, and pur- chased a farm. At the age of 13, he was apprenticed to the trade of miller, in which business he had both legs broken. On the 14th of August, 1862, enlisted in Co. D, 29th W. V. I., at Fort Atkinson ; mustered out at Shreveport, La., 19th of June, 1865. He served with his regiment in all the battles it participated in; returned home and re-engaged in farming. Married, June, 1867, in Whitewater, Miss Mary Hake, a native of Ohio; had three children-William, Eda, Alice. In 1872, purchased his homestead of 200 acres; since then bas put on all the modern improvements.
JOHN GATES, farmer, Secs. 22 and 27; P. O. Oakland Center ; born in Royalton Township, Niagara Co., N. Y., June 20, 1824; was born and raised on a farm ; received a limited education ; he came alone to Wisconsin in the autumn of 1844; located in Oakland Township, where he worked on different farms ; by industry and economy, he was enabled by the spring of 1845 to purchase forty acres on Sec. 33 ; shortly afterward purchased eighty more acresadjoining, making, all together, 120 acres, for which he paid $150; made a few improvements, and sold the farm in 1848 for $600; in the fall of 1848, removed to Richland Co., Wis .; bought 160 acres, which he partially improved, and sold that place at a profit in the beginning of 1850; he then returned to Oakland and bought 150 acres, partially improved, on which he lived and worked industriously ; in the spring of 1853, he sold the farm at a profit and bought 100 acres where he is now living; has since added 200 acres; he now owns 300 acres, 280 under cultivation; raises the usual crops and stock of the county; he takes much pride in raising cattle and in dairying business. He married, in Oakland Township, in April, 1855, Miss Marietta Royce, who was born in Wyoming Co., N. Y., in December, 1833; they have had eight children, five living-Josephine, Rodell,
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Judson, Byron and John ; the last two are twins. Republican. Has been Supervisor and Treasurer of Oakland.
C. PERRY GOODRICH, farmer, Sec. 31; P. O. Christiana, Dane Co .; born in Stoek- bridge, Madison Co., N. Y., Feb. 8, 1831 ; son of Charles and Clara Goodrich ; came with his parents to Wisconsin in the spring of 1846; located and bought a farm on Sec. 29, Oakland Township, where his parents lived for a number of years ; Perry received a very good common-school education ; when 18 years of age, hre commenced to teach school ; taught for five terms ; educated himself at night in mathematical studies and surveying ; was always energetic in helping his parents on their farm. Married, in Cambridge, Dane Co., Nov. 1, 1855, Miss Frances D. Bowen, who was born in Monroe Co., N. Y .; they have three children- William B., born in January, 1859; Charles, born in August, 1867; De Witt, boin in June, 1869. In the spring of 1856, he bought eighty acres of land, to which he has since added one hundred and thirty acres, ninety-five acres of which is under the plow ; raises a variety of crops, some very fine cattle; makes a specialty of dairying ; makes excellent butter ; has taken premium on three grades at State fairs, in 1878 ; his farm is finely improved. Is a Republican. In 1860, was elected Justice of the Peace; in 1860, was elected County Surveyor, on a two-years term ; he is said to be a No. 1 surveyor. In October, 1861, he enlisted in Oakland Township, in Co. I, Ist W. V. C .; in 1862, he was appointed Sergeant ; in May, 1863, was promoted to First Sergeant ; April, 1864, to Sergeant Major; Jan. 25, 1865, was com- missioned by Gov. James T. Lewis, First Lientenant and Adjutant of the 1st Wis. Regt .; he has a very fine war record ; was mustered out March 7, 1865; returned home to his family, in Oakland Township, and engaged at farming, which he has since followed. In 1866, was Surveyor; served one term. In 1868, he was elected to the Wisconsin State Legislature, from Second District, for one term ; he has also served as Clerk of Town Board and Chairman.
E. A. HART, farmer ; P. O. Oakland ; born in Oneida Co., N. Y., March 3, 1825, where he received a common-school education, and lived on his parents' farm till 11 years old, when he commenced to labor for strangers ; followed farming until 23 years old, then, having accumulated $400 by hard labor, emigrated West, and located in Oakland, Jefferson Co., Wis., in September, 1848. Married, Feb. 12, 1850, Marinda E. Goodrich ; they have five children-Harriet W., Jessie, Florence, Elenora and Mary. In 1853, he was Assessor ; in 1854, on Board of Supervisors ; in 1864, Justice of the Peace. He and his wife are members of the Free-Will Baptist Church; owns eighty-three acres of land, raising all the general farm stock and usual grains.
E. C. HART, farmer, See. 11; P. O. Fort Atkinson ; born in Oakland Township, in October, 1849 ; the son of O. P. and Florinda Hart. E. C. was born and raised on a farm. He received a good common-school education ; attended the Albion Academy. He enlisted, in January, 1865, in Co. H, 49th W. V. I .; mustered out Aug. 5, 1865 ; returned to Oakland ; re-engaged at farming. Married, in Novem- ber, 1872, Miss Ella Orrendorff, who was born in Oakland in 1852 ; have two children-Lena and Flora. Mr. Hart owns eighty acres of land; raises a variety of crops and the usual stock of the county; is a Republican.
LUCIUS L. HART, farmer, See. 27; P. C. Oakland Center; born in Virgil Township, N. Y. ; born on a farm ; passed his early life in Oneida Co., N. Y., where he attended a common school ; when very young, he had a long distance to walk to school ; one day, abont noon, there was a very severe snow-storm ; the snow was three feet deep, and it turned very cold ; while going home from school, his hands, feet, cars and face were so badly frozen that he has ever since suffered from the effects. He fol- lowed farming in New York. Married, in Vernon Township, Oneida Co., March 6, 1844, Miss Rebecca Goodrich, a native of Madison Co., N. Y. ; they had three children-Newton, Mary and Hattie. In the spring of 1845, he came to Wisconsin ; located on Sec. 32, Oakland Township, where he purchased a claim of eighty acres ; he endured many privations and worked hard ; purchased another eighty-acre piece of land on Sec. 33 ; he made some very tasty improvements. In the spring of 1878, he sold off his land on Sec. 33, he intending to live a retired life ; afterward purchased another farm of fifty acres, well improved, with good barns and a neat frame house. Mr. Ilart has led a very moral life ; never drank any liquor or intox- icating beverage of any kind. Republican.
HENRY IMIG, farmer, Sec. 28; P. O. Oakland; born in Prussia in October, 1842; son of Philip and Christina, who came to Wisconsin in July, 1843, and located in Waukesha Co. on sixty-seven acres ; he lived with them till 1854; then engaged in a general store in Waukesha ; enlisted Aug. 15, 1862, in Co. B, 28th W. V. I., and was mustered out Aug. 21, 1865, at Madison ; returned to Waukesha ; lived there a year and eight months; then removed to Jefferson Township, Jefferson Co., and bought 100 aeres of land, partially improved, which he has, by his industry, much improved. Married, in April, 1868, Louisa Miller, of Sumner ; had three children-Amelia, Charlie and William. Republican.
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