The history of Jefferson county, Wisconsin, containing biographical sketches, Part 97

Author: Western historical company, Chicago, pub. [from old catalog]
Publication date: 1879
Publisher: Chicago, Western historical company
Number of Pages: 714

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Z. C. WILLSON, Palmyra; born in Palmyra, Jefferson Co., May 1, 1845; son of Reuben Willson, and is the first white child born in Palmyra ; has spent his life and been educated in his native town ; attended the Lincoln Commercial College in Milwaukee in 1861. Mr. Willson was clerk in the depot at Palmyra twelve years ; was also with J. C. Reed in the wagon manufacturing business. He mar- ried Miss Nellie Porter, of Palmyra, Dec. 28, 1869; they have one daughter-Blanche, born Feb. 18, 1873. Mr. Willson is a Republican, and has served as Town Treasurer twice. He is a member in good standing of Palmyra Lodge, No. 68, A., F. & A. M .; also of Waukesha Chapter, No. 37.

MRS. B. R. WILLSON, matron of the State Industrial School for girls, Milwaukee; Mrs. Willson was born in Allegany Co., N. Y., Aug. 27, 1827. The early part of her life was spent in New York, where she was educated. In 1845, she married Z. Willson, and came with him to Palmyra, where she has since resided ; they have three daughters-Mary A., Etna E. and Jessie Z. Mary A. is the wife of Orra Sherman, of Palmyra; Etna and Jessie are students in the village school. Mrs. Willson was in charge of the sanitary stores in the hospital at Murfreesboro, Tenn., about three months of 1863, and was appointed matron of the State Industrial School July 9, 1879; she has a farm of 165 acres on Secs. 17 and 21.

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JOHN ANTHONY, veterinary surgeon, Rome; born in Bavaria Nov. 23, 1819; came to America in 1827, with his parents, locating in Canton, Ohio, where they lived ten years ; removed to Wayne Co., Ohio, and lived ten years as a dealer in horses ; was traveling in Ohio four years in the same business ; came to Whitewater, Wis., in July, 18444; was a merchant and stock-dealer in Jefferson, about sixteen years ; spent two years in California. He also owned the Exchange Hotel, in Rome, for six years. Enlisted in 1862, in 1st Wisconsin Heavy Artillery ; was stationed in and about Washington on garrison duty, and was honorably discharged in September, 1863, on account of disability caused by chronic rheu- matism and asthma; returning, he has since lived in Rome. Mr. Anthony married Miss Catherine Miller, of Jefferson, Nov. 9, 1844; they have four children-John N., Helen M., Katie and Mary T. Mr. A. is Independent in polities, and is a member with his family of St. Mary's Catholic Church ; he is well known in Jefferson Co. as a successful pioneer, and still continues his praetice as a veterinary surgeon ; his experience of forty-four years insures the most satisfactory results.

ANDREW BIECK, farmer, Rome; born in Germany in 1839 ; came to America in 1848 with his parents, locating in Sullivan, Jefferson Co., Wis. He enlisted in November, 1861, in 13th W.

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V. I. ; was in the battles of Chirkville. Fort Donelson, and in skirmish with part of Hood's army near Decatur, Ala. ; Mr. Bieck was shot through the left arm near Huntsville, Ala., and the arm was ampu- tated, in consequence of which he was discharged April 29, 1865, and now draws a pension. He returned to Rome where he has a pleasant home and about eight acres of land. Married Miss Katrina Pfeiffer, of Sullivan, Feb. 22; they have four children-Ella, Lillie, Emma and George. Mr. B. is a Republican, and has been Supervisor three terms ; has one of the largest apiaries in Jefferson Co. Is a member of the German M. E. Church, and Rome Lodge, No. 279, 1. O. O. F.

RICHARD BOGIE, farmer, Sec. 19; P. O. Rome; born in Fifeshire, Scotland, Jan. 28, 1823 ; spent his early life and was educated in Scotland ; came to America in 1842, locating in Milwaukee a couple of months ; he lived in town of Ottawa, Waukesha Co., one year, and settled in Sullivan in 1843; worked at anything to which he could turn his hand about two years, then settled on his present farm of 248 acres ; he began with eighty acres of wild, heavily-timbered land, which he has improved and still owns. Mr. Bogie was a genuine pioneer, and has been well known as a thrasher during the past twenty years. Married Miss Isabel McFarlane about 1845, who died March 5, 1866, leaving three children- William G., Janette and Isabel. Mr. Bogie married, June 17, 1866, Mrs. Margaret Edwards ; they have two children-David and Emma. Mr. Bogie is a stalwart Republican ; has been Supervisor, and is now Chairman of the Town Board. He united with the Free-Will Baptist Church in 1858, and was elected Deaeon the same year ; has always been an earnest and active Christian ; as one of the successful pioneers of his county, he has Durham-grade cattle, long-wool sheep, besides horses, hogs, etc.

WILLIAM BURTON, farmer, Sees. 15, 22 and 23; P. O. Oak Hill; was born in Corn- wall, England, Aug. 7, 1823 ; came to America in 1844, locating in Eagle, Wis., in 1845, where he lived two years ; removed to the farm he now owns of 160 acres in 1847 ; he also owns 200 acres of swamp land. He married Miss Elizabeth Hooper in 1842, who died in November, 1858, leaving seven children -- Daniel, Hannah, Eliza, Esther, Georgina, George and Elizabeth. Eliza and George are not living. Mr. Burton is a Republican ; is in accord with Christianity, and helps to support it. He is one of the success- ful farmers who began with but little. and by his own efforts has been very successful.

BARNARD CARROLL, farmer, Sec. 4; P. O. Erfurt; born in County Louth, Ireland, where he spent his younger days and was educated ; came to America in 1854; lived two years in Sum- mit, Waukesha Co., and then settled on his farm of 160 acres. He has improved this farm, and made a home of the wilderness. Married Miss Mary Maskey, of Summit, April 6, 1856; they have six children -- Maggie, Thomas, James, Catherine. Maria and Julia. Mr. Carroll is a Demoerat, and a member, with his family, of the Catholic Church. He came to America a poor man, and what he has he has earned himself.

CHARLES S. CARTWRIGHT, farmer, Sees. 29, 30 and 32; P. O. Rome; born in Allegany Co., N. Y., Sept. 1, 1838; came to Wisconsin in June, 1842, with his father, D. Cartwright, who was among the very first of the hardy pioneer hunters and farmers of Jefferson Co., and now resides at Milton, Wis. Mr. Cartwright is the oldest resident of Sullivan ; has spent his life and been educated in his native State, completing his education at Albion Academy. He enlisted, in 1864, in the 1st Wis. Heavy Artillery ; was enrolling officer for three years previously. The battery was stationed at Alexan- dria, Va., and did guard duty until its discharge, in June, 1865. Mr. Cartwright married Miss Sarah Green, of Hebron, Oct. 15, 1863 ; they have four children-Ira B., Alna L., Dayton W. and Glenn M. Mr. C. is a stanch Republican, and has been Town Clerk for the past three years; is also President of the town insurance company, and a Trustee of the Jefferson County Agricultural Society ; is liberal in religion ; owns 130 acres of land and a sorghum-mill, where he makes from 3,000 to 4,000 gallons per year ; also owns the Rome Cheese Factory.

PAUL W. CARTWRIGHT, farmer, Sec. 32; P. O. Rome; born in 1844, in Sullivan Jefferson Co., Wis .; is a son of David Cartwright, and is the first white man born in the town who is now a resident ; he enlisted in the Ist W. V. C. in 1862, and was in the battles of Cape Girardeau and Chick- amauga, also in the famous raid to Helena, Ark .; he served with the Armies of the Tennessee and Cum- berland until his discharge, in 1865, having served over a year in the Post Band, at Louisville, Ky .; he re-enlisted, March 12, 1865, in Flaneock's Corps, and was stationed one year about Washington, D. C .; was in charge as Corporal of the Guard on the Government farm four months ; he resided four years in Iowa as a farmer; at the close of his military service, removed to Michigan, where he followed his father's foot- steps as a hunter and trapper ; on his return to Wisconsin, he built the mill known as Cartwright's Mill, at Auburn, Chippewa Co., where he also owned a saw-mill, planer and store ; here he was in business four years ; he bought the old Cartwright homestead of eighty acres in February, 1879; owns twenty-seven acres in Palmyra and 131 in Dunn Co., Wis. He married Ellen Ackley, of Rome, Wis., Feb. 16, 1865 ;

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they have four children-Carrie, Ida, David and Marietta. Mr. C. is a Republican, and has been Justice of the Peace in the towns of Cheteck, Barron Co., and Auburn, Chippewa Co .; he is liberal in his religious views.

CHARLES CARYL, farmer, Sees. 25 and 26 ; P. O. Sullivan ; born in Windham Co., Vt., Dec. 17, 1817 ; was educated and spent his early life in Jefferson Co., N. Y .; came to Jefferson Co., Wis., in May, 1844, locating the same year on the farm he now owns of 130 acres. He married Miss Ruth E. Sweet Oct. 6, 1846, who died Feb. 21, 1867, leaving five children-William, George, Lucy 1., Emma and Lillian ; George Caryl died Aug. 13, 1874, and Lney I., March 13, 1876. Mr. Caryl married Miss Julia A. Williams July 7, 1868. He is a stanch Republican, and has been Supervisor of Sullivan ; he is in accord with the Congregational Church. He is one of the successful pioncer farmers, who made his choice of location, and. by remaining upon it, has provided a competence for himself and family.

HORACE CARYL, farmer, Secs. 23 and 24; P. O. Sullivan ; born in Windham Co., Vt., Feb. 12, 1822 ; the carly part of his life was spent in Jefferson Co., N. Y., where he was educated ; came to Jeffersou Co. in 1844, locating on the farm he now owns of 162 acres; bought it, in part, of the Government, and proceeded to improve it, and now has one of the best farms and homes in his township. Mr. Caryl married Eliza J. Hays, of Hebron, in 1851; have five children-Elmer, Ansel, Nelson, Mary and James. He is Independent in politics and liberal in religion. Like his brothers, Mr. Caryl is closely identified with the early history of his township.

R. C. CARYL, farmer, Secs. 24 and 25; P. O. Sullivan; born in Jefferson Co., N. Y .. Nov. 29, 1832 ; the early part of his life was spent in his native State; came to Jefferson Co., Wis., in May, 1846, locating on the farm he now owns of ninety-two acres, of which he has made a pleasant home, near his brothers. Charles and Horace. He married Miss Amelia Bishop, of Cortland Co., N. Y., Oct. 25, 1871 ; they have one daughter-Mabel born Oct. 9, 1873. Mr. Caryl is an Independent Republican and liberal in his religious views. Like his brothers, he has made his own successful record and is closely identified with the early history of Jefferson Co.

D. P. CLARK, farmer, Secs. 22, 23 and 27; P. O. Oak Hill; born in Penobscot Co., Me., Feb. 2. 1809; the early part of his life was speut as a farmer in his native State; he came to Wisconsin in 1844; lived in Waukesha Co. about three years, and settled on the farm he now owns of 200 acres in 1848. He married Miss Betsey G. Bunker, of his native county, Sept. 13, 1832, who died Aug. 26, 1878, leaving one son, Clement B., and one daughter, Auna E., the wife of William Pethick, of Sullivan. C. B. Clark married Miss Henrietta Moore, of Sullivan, Jan. 1, 1870 ; they have four children-Ruel, David, Martha and Mildred. The father and son are Republicans. D. P. Clark has been Town Treasurer and C. B. Clark has held the same office ; has also been Supervisor. D. P. Clark has been a member of the B. C. Church many years and is now class-leader. The Messrs. Clark are among the enterprising and successful farmers of Jefferson Co.

WILLIAM DOWN. farmer, Secs. 23, 35 and 36; P. O. Oak Ilill; born in Cornwall, Eng., Dec. 18, 1830 ; the early part of his life was spent in England ; he came to America in 1857 and settled on the farm he now owns of 200 acres in 1864. Is a Republican and is in accord with Christianity. Ile came to America with no means and is the founder and builder of his own success and now has one of the pleasantest of homes. Mr. Down is raising full-blooded Poland-China hogs from the noted herd of Mr. Fuller, of Rock Prairie ; he also has 117 American Merino sheep and intends to further increase and improve his stock.

JAMES DUNSTONE, fermer, Secs. 35 and 36; P. O. Oak Hill; born in Somersetshire, Eng., Feb. 14, 1834; came to America in December, 1855, locating in Palmyra, where he was in busi- ness in the warehouse ; he settled' on a farm in Waukesha Co. in 1864, and ou the farm he now owns of 140 aeres in 1870. Married Miss Ann Hooper in November, 1860, who died May 10, 1862, leaving one son -Harry J. Mr. Dunstone married Miss Elizabeth Dawe in November, 1864; they have four children- Martha J., Clarissa L., Mary O. and Elizabeth A. Mr. D. is Independent in politics and liberal in religion, supporting all creeds alike ; is also a member of Palmyra Lodge No. 68. A., F. & A. M. He is one of the progressive farmers in his section.

WILLIAM EBBETT, farmer, Secs. 32 and 33; P. O. Oak Hill; born in Cornwall, Eng., Ang. 1, 1829; came to America in 185+, locating in Ottawa, Waukesha Co., where he resided twelve years ; removed to the farm he now owns of 300 acres in 1867. Mr. Ebbett has served as local preacher in the Bible Christian Churches at Pleasant Valley, Zion, Siloam and Palmyra, also Ottawa and Cushman's Schoolhouses. He united with the B. C. Church at the age of 17 and has always been an active worker in the great cause ; has served as Sunday-school Superintendent thirty-one successive years. He married Miss Caroline Northey, of IHeart Prairie, May 19, 1858; they have eight children-Moses H., Bessie E. -

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William C., Gilbert U., Emma E., Mary C., John and Urilla M. Mr. E. is a Republican and has always been a strong advocate of temperance.

HENRY L. EDWARDS, farmer, Sec. 29; P. O. Palmyra ; born in Franklin Co., Mass., Aug. 12, 1818; the early part of his life was spent in Massachusetts ; `was in business five years in Wor- cester : came to Wisconsin in 1849, locating in Jefferson Co .; settled on the farm he now owns of 130 aeres ; he has improved and fenced his farm and has just built one of the best barns in his town. He married Miss Asenath Green Oct. 1, 1861 ; they have two children-William H. and Anta L. Mr. Edwards is a stanch Republican and is in accord with Christianity, though not connected with any sect. JOHN M. EDWARDS, farmer, Sec. 32; P. O. Palmyra; born in Franklin Co., Mass., March 9, 1834; the early part of his life was spent in Massachusetts as a farmer ; came to Wisconsin with his parents in September, 1856, locating on the farm he now owns of 181 acres. His father died at the age of 85 and his mother still lives, hale and hearty, at the same age. Mr. Edwards married Miss Lucretia D. Cutting March 6, 1856, who died in December, 1872, leaving four children-Anna J., Frank C., Carric L. and Arthur J. Mr. E. married again Miss Sarah M. Cutting; they have two children- Leverne and Lucretia. Mr. E. is a stanch Republican and is, with his wife and mother, an active and earnest member of the Hebron M. E. Church, of which he has been Trustee for the past seven years ; he is also a charter member of Fort Atkinson Lodge, No. 35, A. O. U. W.

LEONARD FIEDLER, farmer, Sec. 1. P. O. Golden Lake, Waukesha Co., Wis .; born in Wurtemberg, Germany, Nov. 26, 1827 ; came to America in 1846 ; saw his first experience as a pioneer in Waukesha Co. Wis .; bought his present farm of eighty-five acres in 1853, and settled on it in 1856; it was wild, heavily timbered land, but, by hard work and pluck, Mr. Fiedler cleared and improved it; he has a large brick house, with roomy barns, etc., all of which he has built since his first settlement. Married Caroline Kiebler Nov. 12, 1853; they have five children-Lucy, Caroline, Mary, Katie and Emily. Mr. F. is a Republican in politics, and a stirring farmer.

JOHN A. FRIEDEL, merchant, Rome ; born in the town of Sullivan, Jefferson Co., Wis., Sept. 13, 1857 ; he has spent his life and been educated in his native town, attending school in Rome under Supt. Collier several terms; he entered into partnership with L. Shakshesky in December, 1878, where they are doing a very satisfactory business. Mr. Friedel married Miss Rosie Pfeifer, of Rome, June 23, 1879. He is a Republican, and a member, with his wife, of the Evangelical Church of Rome. Mr. F. is regarded as a rising young business man in his native county.

GEORGE L. GARITY, farmer and carpenter, Secs. 9, 10 and 15; P. O. Rome ; born in Canada West Jan. 4, 1837; came to Sullivan, Jefferson Co., Wis., with his parents in 1850, where he has since lived, and where he learned his trade; he attended the Third Ward School, of Mil- waukee, in 1856 and 1857. Enlisted in Co. C, 53d W. V. I., in September, 1864; was transferred to Co. K, 5Ist W. V. I .; was commissioned First Lieutenant in February, 1865, and was transferred to Missouri and Kansas, where the regiment did guard duty and was in several skirmishes with bushwhack- ers ; the regiment was mustered out Sept. 5, 1865. Returning to his farm of 170 acres, Mr. Garity married Miss Mary Connor Oct. 2, 1865 ; they have four children-Franklin J., Edgar A., Sylvester and George L. Mr. Garity is a Democrat ; has been Chairman of the Town Board and Supervisor of the town ; is a member, with his wife, of the Catholic Church.

ROBERT GRANT, farmer, Secs. 33, 34 and 35; P. O. Oak Hill ; born in Somersetshire, England, Sept. 30, 1826 ; came to America in June, 1848, locating in Palmyra ; settled on the farm he now owns of 164 acres in 1857. He married Miss Elizabeth Uglow, of Cornwall, England, Oct. 3, 1856, who came to America in June, 1844; they have two children-Elizabeth A. and Wilmette U. Mr. Grant is a stanch Republican, and is liberal in religion. He had nothing to start with in Wisconsin, and, by hard labor and good management, now has a competence. He made a visit to his native land in 1878.

E. R. GRIFFITHS, farmer, See. 25; P. O. Sullivan ; born in Wales April 1, 1830 ; came to America in 1841 ; he had followed the sea from the age of 12, and was a sailor during his five years' residence in Boston ; came to Wisconsin in 1848, locating at Beaver Dam, where he farmed seven years; went from Wisconsin to Kansas, and remained twelve years in Douglas Co. as a farmer. He was Second Lieutenant in the 1st Kansas Militia, and was in many fights with Price and other bushwhackers. Mr. Griffiths sold his Kansas farm and settled on the farm he now owns of 134 acres in 1870. He married Miss Ellen Owens July 2, 1878, having previously lost two wives. Mr. G. is a Republican, and a mem- ber, with his wife, of the Bethel Church.

ROBERT HASS, farmer, See. 21; P. O. Rome; born in Prussia March 18, 1827 ; the early part of his life was spent in Prussia, where he was educated; came to Wisconsin in 1843, locating in Watertown ; was employed in the store of W. H. Besley about six years; Mr. Hass lived, from 1849 to

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1866, on a farm one and one-half miles east of Watertown; then settled on the farm he now owns of 180 acres. He is a Democrat, and was a member of the Wiseonsin Legislature in 1864; was Register of Deeds in 1875 and 1876 ; has also been Supervisor and Town Treasurer. He married Miss Sophia Zirbel Dee. 29, 1847, who died Jan. 7, 1876, leaving six children-Paulina, Charles, Emma, Albertina, lda and Robert F. Mr. Hass married Mrs. Maria Gnewuch Nov. 11, 1877. He is a member of Rome Lodge, No. 279, I. O. O. F., and is in accord with the Lutheran Church. Mr. Hass is well known as an active and reliable business man.

M. C. HEATH, farmer and dealer in farming implements and lumber, Erfurt; born in Erie Co., Penn., March 10, 1837; came to Wisconsin with his father, John Heath, who was among the pioneers of 1838; spent the first three years in Waukesha Co. without seeing a white face other than his father's ; they then removed to Delafield and lived there five years; settled in Sullivan in 1845, and built the reaper and mower works at Heathsburg, now Erfurt; continued the business about twelve years, then removed to Palmyra, where they continued their business two years; John Heath built the first mills at Oconomowoc and Delafield. M. C. Heath settled on the farm he now owns of 100 aeres in 1859. Married Miss Angelina Kellogg, a native of Utica, N. Y., July 3, 1864; they have two children-Eva and Earl. Mr. Heath is a Democrat. He enlisted, Aug. 21, 1861, in the 28th W. V. I .; was stationed at Helena, Ark., and was badly hurt by an accident ; honorably discharged in 1862. Mr. H. is in accord with and supports Christianity ; is a Master Mason of Palmyra Lodge, No. 68, and has served as Town Treasurer.

N. S. HEBARD, farmer, Sec. 31 ; P. O. Hebron ; born in Shaftsbury, Bennington Co., Vt., Sept. 26, 1812; came to Wisconsin in October, 1842 ; located on the farm he now owns of 127 aeres ; also owns eighty acres in Palmyra ; he pre-empted his land, built a log cabin, and began life as a Jefferson Co. pioneer, and is closely identified with its early history. Married Miss Phebe Pardee, of Sullivan, Feb. 15, 18-16 ; she died Jan. 29, 1848. Mr. Hebard married Mrs. Catharine Perry, of Palmyra, Feb. 25, 1849; they have eight children-Burtis, Paul, Joseph, Giles, Ellen, Lillie, George and Samuel. Mr. Hebard is an advocate of the old-time Democratie principles; was elected Road Commissioner in 1844; served seven years ; has been Chairman and member of the Board of Supervisors several terms ; he is one of the pioneer farmers of Jefferson Co. who made his choice of location and, by remaining upon it, has made a good home for himself and family ; his children were all born upon the homestead, and are all res- idents of Jefferson Co.

MICHAEL HELD, miller and farmer, Erfurt; born in Washington Co., Wis., April 2, 1855; has spent his life and been educated in his native State ; attended the Speneerian Business College of' Milwaukee ; graduated in July, 1872, when he began the milling business ; owns a flouring-mill, with three run of stone, also a saw-mill furnished with a circular saw ; both mills run by water-power. Mr. Held is a Democrat ; he is a member of Palmyra Lodge, No. 68, F. & A. M. ; also of Rome Lodge, No. 279, 1. O. O. F. ; also has fifty acres of land in Sec. 14.

CHARLES JAQUITH, farmer, Sec. 33 ; P. O. Oak Hill ; born in Lincoln Co., Me., March 1, 1818; the early part of his life was spent in his native State ; he came to Wisconsin in 1847, remained five years; theu went to California, and, after five years successful experience as a miner, he returned to the farm he now owns of 115 acres. He married Miss Mary Stratten, of Waukesha Co., in 1860 ; they have seven children-Helen, Charles, Celia, Dora, Emily, Alva and Arvilla. Mr. Jaquith is a Demoerat, and is liberal in his religious views.

JOHN LEAN. Jr., farmer, See. 22; P. O. Oak Hill ; born in Cornwall, England, June 19, 1839 ; came to America in 1847, locating in Eagle, Waukesha Co., Wis .; after one year, he removed to Sullivan and settled on the farm he now owns of 105 acres in 1867; he enlisted, Aug. 18, 1862, in 1st Wisconsin Heavy Artillery ; was stationed at Alexandria, Va., and did guard duty ; was in the fight with Early when he attacked Washington, and was discharged July 1, 1865. He married Miss Hannah Bur- ton in November, 1867 ; they have three children-George, Clara and Olive. Mr. Lean is a Republican, and liberal-in religion.

GEORGE S. LOCKWOOD. M. D., Rome, born in Orange Co. N., Y., Aug. 22, 1843; came to Wisconsin at the age of 4 years with his parents, who located in Concord, Jefferson Co., where he lived until April 18, 1861, when he enlisted in the 3d W. V. 1 .; was with the Army of the Potomae in the battle of Winchester; was captured and held prisoner four months; was also in the great battles of Chancellorsville, Gettysburg and others ; was transferred to the Army of the Cumberland and fought with Sherman at Dallas, Resaca, Kenesaw Mountain and was present at the capture of Atlanta; marehed with Sherman to the sea, then through the Carolinas to Goldsboro, N. C .; the regiment was discharged in July, 1865. Mr. Lockwood began the study of medicine with Dr. II. M. Edsell in 1866 in Orange Co., N. Y.,

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entering the Medieal Department of the Michigan University in October, 1868; he received his diploma as physician and surgeon March 30, 1870; he began practice in Rome in the same year and now has one of the most pleasant homes in the village. He married Miss Lummie Shakshesky, of Rome, Ang. 1, 1874; they have one daughter-Millie A., born Oct. 30, 1878. The Doctor is Independent in polities, support- ing men and principles instead of party; he is in earnest accord with Christianity ; member of Rome Lodge, No. 279, I. O. O. F.

IVORY LONGLEY, farmer, Sees. 13 and 24; P. O. Sullivan ; born in Monroe Co., N. Y., Nov. 9, 1821 ; the early part of his life was spent in his native county, where he was edneated ; came to Jefferson Co., Wis., in 1845, loeating on forty acres of wild land, which he broke up and improved ; to this he has added wild and improved land, and now has 400 acres ; he began with but little, and is the archi- teet of his own fortune; was in partnership with his brother, and, after fourteen years, they divided 1,000 acres between them. Mr. Longley married Miss S. Elsie Cheever in 1845, who died in 1849, leaving one daughter-Adelia. He married Miss Mary Riddle in 1851 ; they have seven children-Antoinette, Adele, James, Byron, Arthur, Hattie and Pearl. Mr. Longley is a staneh Republican, and is in aeeord with Christianity ; he is elosely identified with the growth and prosperity of his adopted county, and owns one of its best farms.

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The history of Jefferson county, Wisconsin, containing biographical sketches, Part 97

Author: Western historical company, Chicago, pub. [from old catalog] Publication date: 1879 Publisher: Chicago, Western historical company Number of Pages: 714

Author: Western historical company, Chicago, pub. [from old catalog]
Publication date: 1879
Publisher: Chicago, Western historical company
Number of Pages: 714