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W. H. LEAN, farmer, Sees. 15, 22 and 23; P. O. Erfurt ; born in Waukesha Co., Wis., May 22, 1847. Mr. Lean has spent his life and been educated in his native State; he settled on the farm he now owns of 160 acres in 1872. Married Miss Hannah L. Bray, of Palmyra, Aug. 22, 1872; they have two children-Ethel and Edith. Mr. Lean is a Republican, and is liberal in his religious views ; he is a son of G. L. L. Lean, a native of Cornwall, England, and one of the pioneers of Wisconsin. He has a pleasant home, six and one-half miles north of Palmyra and one-half mile from Erfurt.
JAMES McCANN, carpenter and joiner, Rome ; born in County Antrim, Ireland, June 20, 1815 ; the early part of his life was spent in Ireland and England, where he learned his trade; eame to Ameriea in 1840, and lived nine years in Pittsburgh, Penn ; during this time, he spent one year in Min- nesota and Wisconsin, and erected the first building in Eau Claire ; settled in Rome in 1849, and is one of its first settlers. Married Miss Mary H. Wright, of Pittsburgh, Aug. 4, 1849; they bave five chil- dren-William A., Mary E., Joseph H., Daniel B. and Lorenzo C. Mr. McCann is a Republican ; has been Town Treasurer, Town Supervisor, and is United States Storekeeper by appointment in 1874; he is one of the pioneers of the Northwest, and is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
JOHN McFARLANE, farmer, See. 30; P. O. Hebron ; boro in Glasgow, Scotland, May 23, 1845 ; eame to America the same year, with his parents, John and Julia A. MeFarlane ; settled on the farm now owned by the brothers John and George McFarlane, of 180 aeres ; Mr. MeFarlane has spent his life in Jefferson Co., and was educated at Milton ; he has taught eleven terms of sebool in Jefferson Co .; taught the village school in Rome during fall and winter of 1877-78. Mr. McFarlane is a Republican. His parents died on the homestead.
GEORGE B. MATHEWS, farmer, See. 6 ; P. O. Rome ; born in Jefferson Co., N. Y., May 14, 1831 ; spent his early life and was educated in his native county : came to Jefferson Co., Wis., in 1853; worked about ten years in the factory at Waitsville, then settled on his present farm of eighty aeres ; began with sixty aeres of unimproved land, without buildings. Mr. M. went at his work with true pioneer grit, and now has his well-improved farm and pleasant home. Married Miss Zuletta Baldwin, a native of Raeine Co., Wis., then a resident of Farmington, Sept. 18, 1859; they have two children- Carrie J. and Alice E. Mr. Mathews is a Republican and an enterprising farmer; has twelve horned eattle, four horses, sheep, hogs, etc.
JOHN MAUL, farmer, Sec. 16; P. O. Rome; born in Fifeshire, Scotland, Dee. 23, 1842; came to America in 1854, and located in Sullivan in 1855 ; settled on his present farm of 160 aeres in 1856 ; the farm was then a forest, and has been cleared and improved by the pluck and industry of its owner. Married, in July, 1863, Miss Mary Turner ; they have two sons-William and John. Mr. Maul is, in politics, a Republican, and is independent of church or secret orders ; he is one of the wide-awake farmers, and has made his own farm and home ; he has the usual stock and erops of his county.
WILLIAM MILLER, farmer, See. 1; P. O. Golden Lake, Waukesha Co .; born in Germany in 1834 ; eame to America in 1857, and settled on the farm he now owns of 120 aeres in 1866; the farm was covered with timber, and by his own labor Mr. Miller has eleared it off and made a good home for himself and family. He married Miss Lucy Wilder in 1857 ; they have three children-William, Philip and Louisa. Mr. Miller is a liberal Democrat, and votes for the best men and measures. Is a member, with his family, of the Lutheran Church. He is now a member of the Town Board, and is well known and respected. He came to America with but little, and is a self-made man.
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EARL NEWTON, farmer, Secs. 10, 5 and 2; P. O. Erfurt ; born in Windsor Co., Vt., in November, 1819; the early part of his life was spent in Genesee Co., N. Y., where he was educated ; came to Palmyra, Jefferson Co., in 1842; went to California in 1853, and returned in IS56 ; settled on the farm he now owns of 320 aeres in 1857. Married Miss Mary Brown, of Genesee Co., N. Y., April 27, 1841 ; they have six children-Herman B., Hattie, Alta, Frank, Mary and Ada. Mr. Newton is a Democrat ; has been Chairman of the Town Board several terms, and was elected Sheriff of Jefferson Co. in 1877; is liberal in religion. Mr. Newton is one of the successful pioneer farmers, and has just built a fine two-story brick farmhouse in place of the log house of earlier days.
CHARLES L. NOTBOHM. farmer, See. 2; P. O. Golden Lake, Waukesha Co., Wis. ; born in Brunswick .June 28, 1832; came to America in 1848, loeating on the farm, he now owns of 100 acres. His father, Henry Notbohm, built a steam saw-mill near this farm, which he kept in successful operation many years. Charles L. married Miss Jeunie Furman, of Concord, Sept. 17, 1865; they have one son-Willard, born July 3, 1868. Mr. Notbohm is a Republican, and is in accord with the Lutheran Church ; he is one of the successful farmers of this county.
HENRY C. NOTBOHM, farmer, Sec. 2; P. O. Golden Lake, Waukesha Co., Wis .; born in Brunswick Jan. 20, 1839; came to America with his parents in 1848, and located on the farm he now owns of seventy-seven acres. Mr. Notbohm was with his father in the steam saw-mill several years. He quarried Miss Albertina Kruger, of Graftou, Ozaukee Co., Wis., July 25, 1871 ; they have two children- Arthur and Reynold. Mr. Newton is a Republican, and a Director of the Town Insurance Co. ; is a mem- ber, with his family, of the Lutheran Church. He enlisted in 1864 in Ist Wis. Heavy Artillery, and was stationed at Fort Lyon till the close of the war.
ADOLPH SCHEUBER, merchant, farmer and Postmaster, Erfurt; born in Prussia Jan. 23, 1833; he came to America July 18, 1849; resided three years in Waukesha Co .; he then went to California via New York, Central America and Mexico, and remained two years ; returning, he settled in Waukesha Co., and located in Erfurt in 1855 ; he owns about 1,800 acres of land, mostly swamp in Sulli- van ; he owns the only store in Erfurt, where he keeps the usual assortment of a country store. Mr. Scheuber is a Democrat; he was appointed Postmaster in 1867 ; was elected Register of Deeds in 1868, and to the Wisconsin Legislature, where he served the term of 1877 ; he has also served as Superintendent of the Poor four years. Married Henrietta Kraus May 9, 1854; they have eight children-Matilda, Charles, William, Adolph, Frank, Helen, Mildred and Clara, all residents of Jefferson Co. Mr. Scheuber is a member of several secret societies.
THOMAS SCOLLARD. farmer. Secs. 5, 8 and 9; P. O. Rome ; born in Kerry Co., Ireland, in 1838; came to America in 1846, with his father. David Seollard, locatiog in Sullivan, where he has since lived ; he settle l on the farm he now owns of 2263 acres in 1864. Mr. Scollard is a Democrat, and has held the office of Supervisor three terms; he is a Catholic; is raising eattle, hogs and Black Cloud horses ; owns four of the latter at the present time.
LOWELL C. SEARS, farmer, Sec. 17; P. O. Rome; born in Oneida Co., N. Y., May 13, 1833; came to Wisconsin with his parents in 1843, via Lake Erie to Detroit, and across the country to Jefferson Co., where he has since lived. As one of the first settlers, he saw many of the rugged experiences of those days. Mr. Sears settled on the farm he now owns of eighty acres in 1848. Married Miss Catherine Bonheimmer in 1857; they have five children-Rhoda A., Lottie, Nellie, Clara and Bertha. Mr. Sears is a Repub- liean, and a member of Rome Lodge, No. 279, I. O. O. F. ; is liberal in his religious views. He enlisted in November, 1863, in the 1st Wis. Heavy Artillery, and was stationed at Alexandria, Va., till the close of the war, doing garrison duty; with the rank of Corporal was discharged with his regiment Aug. 31, 1865.
EUGENE S. SHAKSHESKY, merchant and Postmaster, Rome; born near the City of Posen in August, 1846; came to America with his parents at 4 years of age; lived several years in Bridgeport, Conn .; removed to Janesville, Wis., where he attended the lligh School and Commercial College in that city ; after three years, the family removed to Potter Co., Penn., where they kept hotel. Mr. Shakshesky commenced his present business in Rome, in June, 1865, where he is doing a very satis- factory business ; has a complete stock of dry goods, groceries, drugs, paints, oils, crockery, hardware, tin- ware, boots and shoes and furs, besides ready-made clothing, hats and caps. sewing machines and farming implements. He will complete a large two-story brick store this fall. Mr. S. married Miss Clara Wilsermann, of Watertown, May 2, 1875; they have two children-Eugenie L. C. and Emma A. Ile is a Republican, and has been Town Treasurer two terms ; is a member of Rome Lodge, I. O. O. F., also of Watertown Lodge, Herman's Sons.
L. W. SHAKSHESKY, of Shakshesky & Friedel, merchants, Rome ; born in Bridge- port, Conn., March 17, 1854; spent four years of his life at Germania, Penn., where he attained the
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rudimeots of his English and German education ; came to Rome and attended school until he was 14; then learned the business of cigar-making in Milwaukee and spent one year in Georgia ; returning to Rome, ho attended school until he was 17, then went to Chicago and was in a store five years ; opened business for himself in Rome in 1878, where, with his partner, he is carrying a large stoek of dry-goods, groceries, hardware, paints and oils, crockery, hats and caps, boots and shoes, tinware of their own manufacture, sew- ing-machines, patent medicines, notions, etc. Mr. S. is Independent in politics, liberal in religion and is a member of Rome Lodge, I. O. O. F.
CHARLES THOMPSON, blacksmith, Oak Hill; born in Dorsetshire, Eng., Feb. 14, 1842; came to America in 1855, loeating in Wilmot, Kenosha Co., Wis., where he learned his trade ; after eight years, he removed to Ottawa, Jefferson Co .; settled in Oak Hill in 1866, where he has sinee done a successful business. Ile married Miss Mary Crerar Jan. 1, 1867. Mr. Thompson is a Repub- lican ; is liberal in religion. Fle has a pleasant home in the village and owns 209 acres of land in Sullivan and Palmyra. Has had a long and satisfactory experience in blacksmithing.
WALTER THOMAS, farmer, See. 34; P. O. Oak Hill; born in Rensselaer Co., N. Y., Nov. 15, 1809 ; came to Wisconsin in August, 1845; settled on the farm he now owns of 150 acres in 1848. He married Miss Eliza A. Spicer, of Allegany Co., N. Y., Feb. 9, 1840, who died Sept. 10, 1874, leaving eight children-Maria L., George, Mary, John, Catherine, Margaret, Walter and Willard E. Mr. Thomas is a Democrat ; is independent and liberal in religion, and is one of the early settlers who began with little and by his own efferts now has a good home.
HENRY TURNER, farmer, See. 19; P. O. Rome ; born in London, Eng., June 14, 1830 ; came to America with his parents in 1833; settled in Jefferson Co. in 1844, on a piece of Government land; now owns 200 acres. He married Miss Janette Manl in 1858; she died in 1869, leaving two children-William and Mary. Mr. Turner married Miss Helen Smith in 1871 ; they have three children -Henry, John and Myron. Mr. Turner is a Republican, and one of the successful farmers; is raising full- blood and grade Durham cattle, American Merino and Leicester sheep, Berkshire hogs, etc. ; is a life mem- ber of the Jefferson Co. Agricultural Society. Mr. T. enlisted in 1864 in the 1st Wisconsin Heavy Artillery and was stationed at Fort Willard, near Washington, till the close of the war; discharged in June, 1865.
ANDREW WALTHER, farmer, See. 1; P. O. Golden Lake, Waukesha Co., Wis .; born in Germany in 1829 ; came to America in 1854 and lived eleven years in Waukesha Co. and settled on the farm he now owns of eighty acres in 1866. He married Miss Sophia Gaul in 1852; they have five children-Charles, John, Philip, Sarah and Mary. Mr. Walther is a Democrat and a member of Summit Grange, No. 94. He came to America with little means and, by his labor and prudence, has improved his farm and now has one of the most pleasant homes in his town. His eldest son is a merchant at Ocono- mowoe ; John is farming in Summit, Waukesha Co., and Philip is on the homestead.
JOHN WARD, farmer and blacksmith, Sce. 34; P. O. Oak Hill; born in Cornwall, Eng., Feb. 18, 1823; came to America in September, 1845, locating in the town of Aztalan, where he lived two years; he resided and worked at his trade in Fort Atkinson ten years, and settled on the farm he now owns of 140 acres in 1857. He married Miss Jane Uglow, of Sullivan, in 1847 ; they have two children -Mary C. and Clarence E. Mr. Ward is now a Republican and was a strong advocate of the Free Soil principles ; is in accord with the Bible Christian Church and gives it his hearty support. He saw many of the hardships of those early days and came near being devoured by a pack of wolves near Aztalan ; he is one of the successful farmers and has a well-improved farm, with sorghum mill, blacksmith-shop, ete.
JAMES WEBSTER, merchant and Postmaster, Oak Hill; born in Yorkshire, England, Feb. 12, 1832 ; came to America in 1853, loeating in Knox Co., Ohio; from there, he went to Richland Co., Ohio; was in business with his brother; removed to Bloomington, Ill., and was in a woolen-mill ; came to Wisconsin in 1865 ; farmed and dealt in stock in Green Co. several years; located in Oak Hill in 1869, where he keeps a general country stoek of goods, and is doing a good business. Mr. Webster mar- ried Miss Alice S. Suttleworth, of Richland Co., Ohio, Sept. 21, 1860; they have four children-Will- iam, George E., Mary E. and Alice S. Mr. W. has always been a Republican ; he was appointed Post- master in 1870. Has led a busy and useful life, and is known as a successful and reliable business man.
DAVID J. WILLIAMS, farmer, Scc. 36; P. O. Sullivan ; born in Wales May 20, 1829 ; came to America in 1847, locating on the farm he now owns of 160 aeres; he also owns 120 aeres in Waukesha Co. Married Miss Ann Parry, of Iowa Co., Iowa, Jan. 2, 1867 ; they have three children -- Elizabeth A., Mary E., and David J. ; Ishmael M. died May 10, 1879 Mr. Williams is a Republican. and a member, with his family, of the Bethel Church, of which he is Deacon. Mr. Williams is one of the successful farmers of Jefferson Co., who began with but little, and has since improved and extended his farm, and now has one of the best in his section.
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JOHN G. AULSEBROOK, farmer, Sec. 3; P. O. Concord ; born in Nottinghamshire, England, in 1804; spent his early life in England as a farmer and miller ; came to America in 1842, and spent vue winter in Waukesha Co .; settled on the farm he now owns, of eighty acres, in 1843; the farm was a wilderness of heavy timber, and they were a pioneer family in earnest ; no roads or bridges then existed ; the family was the first to settle north of the Oconomowoc River in Concord. Married, May 5, 1834, Miss Martha Cocking, of his native country; they have four children-Edward. Alfred, Alexander and Eliza. Mr. A. is a stanch Republican, and is a well-known pioneer. His son Edward is on the farm with him.
D. D. CAPEN, farmer, Sccs. 23 and 24; P. O. Oconomowoc; born in the town of Mansfield, Tolland Co., Conn., Oct. 4, 1820; his early life was spent in his native State, where he was educated ; he was engaged in selling goods many years, in various Eastern States about seven years; came to Wisconsin in August. 1845, and settled on the farm he now owns, of 137 acres; it was Government land, covered with heavy timber, and Mr. Capen led a busy life clearing up his farm and making a home; he saw and experi- enced the usual privations of the early settlers, and has bought and sold much land since his first pur- chase. Married Miss Eliza Warner July 14, 1845; they have four living children-Orlando E. and Leander E. (twins). Arthur J. and Ida. MIr. Capen is a Republican ; has been Supervisor, and took the first assessment in Concord, in 1846. He sold his farmi in 1876, but was obliged to take it again after a two years' residence in Waukesha Co. IIe has cattle, horses, hogs and the usual crops.
EDWARD R. CHAPMAN, M. D., Concord; born in Harrisville, Ohio, Nov. 14, 1823; his early life was spent in his native State, where he was educated, and began the study of medicine with Dr. Cass in 1847; he studied medicine in the Western Reserve College, Cleveland, in 1848 and 1849, and came to Concord, Jefferson Co., Wis., May 25, 1850; he has since been a resident of Concord, where he has practiced his chosen profession. The Doctor married Miss Teresa Burow Jan. 18, 1872. He is a staneh Republican in politics, and is a well-known practitioner in the county.
NATHANIEL CRAMER, deceased; born in Woodbury, Richfield Co., Conn., Nov. 10, 18I4; he spent his younger days and was educated in his native State, working many years as a clock- maker in Bristol; came to Watertown, Wis., in 1849, and after one year, settled on forty acres of wild land, with nothing upon it but heavy timber and a log house ; here he began pioneer life, and here his wife and son now reside; the farm now contains forty-six acres, with good improvements. He married Miss Almira A. Moore, of New Hartford, Conn., May 28, 1837. Mr. Cramer died April 9, 1877, leaving one daughter, Mary F., now the wife of Daniel Lawson, and one son, Frederick A., who is now in charge of the homestead, and who has made many substantial improvements upon it. He married Miss Phebe A. Lindsley, of Petersburg, N. J., May 23, 1873; they have three children-Ada B., Blanche G. and Ber- tie A. Mr. Cramer is a Democrat, and one of the enterprising young farmers.
GEORGE EVANS, farmer and carpenter, See. 28; P. O. Concord; born in Clyman, Dodge Co., Wis., Dec. 31, 1849 ; came to Concord with his parents, Richard and Sarah Evans, May 8, 1850 ; here he has been educated and learned his trade. Married Miss Martha Hanson, of Concord, Nov. 14, 1874; Mr. Evans owns the old homestead of fifty acres which his father bought of the Government ; it was at this time a forest, but the pluck and energy of father and son have cleared it and made of it a gool home. Mr. Evans is a Democrat, and is one of the stirring young farmers.
HENRY FORNCROOK, blacksmith and wagon-maker, Concord; born in Montgomery Co., N. Y., April 19, 1823; his early life was spent in his native State, where he learned his trade; he worked seven years at journey work in Fultonville, N. Y .. and began business for himself in 1850; came to Concord, Jefferson Co., Wis., in 1855, where he has since resided and done business. Married Miss Eliza Osterhout, of his native county, Dec. 31, 1848, they have three children-John H., Charles and Ida A. Mr. Fornerook is a Republican, and is well and favorably known in his community. His chil- dren all'reside in their native county.
JOHN FRIDAY, farmer, Sec. 29; P. O. Concord ; born in Saxony April 14, 1829; he spent his early life in his native country ; came to America in 1848, locating in Cleveland, Ohio, where he worked on the first railroad in the city; spent six years in the Michigan copper mines, and came to Wisconsin in 1854, locating on See. 7, town of Farmington, Jefferson Co .; the land was covered with heavy timber, and, after many years of toil, he sold and removed to the farm he now owns of seventy-four
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acres in 1864. Married Miss Ann Connolly, of County Clare, Ireland, June 17, 1856; they have five children-Annie J., Harvey, William H., James A. and Mary F. Mr. Friday is a Democrat, and a member of the Lutheran Church ; Mrs. Friday is of the Catholic faith. Mr. and Mrs. F. have seen their full share of this world's hardships, and now enjoy the fruits of their toil ; have a well-improved farm and a substantial brick house.
AUSTIN HOLCOMB, farmer, Sec. 7; P. O. Farmington ; born in Lorain Co., Ohio, June 27, 1830 ; spent his early life in Ohio ; came to Concord in June, 1851; worked many years as a farm laborer, and, after his marriage, settled on his present farm of eighty acres. Married Miss Abbie J. Wanzer March 24, 1859; they have seven children-Martha E., Loammi, Charles W., Abbie M., Will- iam G., Austin and Mand L. Mr. Holcomb is a Republican and a member of Farmington Lodge, No. 35, I. O. O. F. ; he began life with nothing, and is one of the self-made men of his county.
ALONZO INGERSOLL, farmer, Sec. 22; P. O. Concord ; born in Vernon, Oneida Co., N. Y., May 6, 1821 ; spent his early life in his native State, and came to Watertown, Wis., in 1842; after one year, he settled on the farm he now owns of eighty acres; it was Government land, covered with heavy timber. Mr. Ingersoll worked as a pioncer many years, and, as a result, has an improved farm and a good home ; he experienced many of the privations, but had true York State pluck. Married Miss Julia Walker in 1847, who died in 1849. Married Miss Adria Hill, of Concord, May 20, 1851; their only son, Julius L., was born April 18, 1854; he has spent his life and been educated in his native county ; was a student at Elroy Seminary abont one year, and has taught two terms of school in the county ; the father and son are Democrats ; J. L. Ingersoll is a member of Farmington Lodge No. 35, I. 0. 0. F.
THOMAS McGEE, farmer. Secs. 23, 26 and 27; P. O. Concord ; born in County Lonth, Ireland, in 1818; his early life was passed in Ireland ; came to America in 1849, locating in Concord ; bought heavily timbered land, which he cleared and still owns ; bought his present homestead in 1851 ; has worked hard and been very successful, as he now owns 357 acres of improved land. Married Miss Mary McGorman July 17, 1855; they have seven children living-Michael, Mary, Rosey, Margaret, Annie, Emma and Martha. Mr. McGee is a Democrat ; has been Justice of the Peace two terms, and is Treas- urer and an active member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. As one of its successful farmers, Mr. McGee is identified with the history and progress of Jefferson Co.
JAMES MCGINNIS, farmer, Sec. 29; P. O. Concord ; born in County Louth, Ireland, Sept. 25. 1832 ; came to America with bis father, Patrick McGinnis, in 1848; has since resided in Concord, and settled on his present farm of 100 acres in 1858. Married Miss Margaret Garrity, of Sullivan, Feb. 15, 1858 ; they have nine children living-Mary, Margaret, Catherine, James, Barnard, John, Elizabeth, Frances and Thomas. Mr. McGinnis is a strong advocate of Democratic principles, and has been Town Treasurer, Assessor and Justice of the Peace many years ; is now Justice of the Peace ; is a Catholic and farmer, who has cleared his farm of heavy timber and made a good home.
PATRICK MCGINNIS, farmer, Secs. 29 and 32; P. O. Concord ; born in County Lonth, Ireland, Feb. 14, 1838; came to America with his parents in 1848, locating in Concord, where he has since lived ; enlisted in February, 1864, in the 36th W. V. I., and was with his regiment through the sieges of Richmond and Petersburg ; was in pursuit of Lee and a witness of his surrender ; then went to Lynchburg, Va., and returned to Washington, via Richmond, and took part in the final grand review ; the regiment was discharged at Jeffersonville. Ind., July 22, 1865 ; it is one of which Wisconsin should be proud, as it made a prond record. Mr. McGinnis settled on his present farm of 180 acres in 1868, and married Miss Mary Ward, of Ottawa, Waukesha Co., Wis., Oct. 19, 1868; they have four children- Ellen, Edward, Andrew and Mary. Mr. McGinnis is a Democrat, and one of the enterprising, self-reliant farmers of his county.
JOHN MOORE, farmer, Sec. 30 ; P. O. Rome ; born in St. Lawrence Co., Canada, March 16, 1826; removed to the State of New York with his parents, when very young, and remained five years ; they then removed to Ashtabula Co., Ohio. Mr. Moore came to Sullivan, Jefferson Co., Wis., where he began as a farm laborer ; after four years, he returned to Ashtabula Co., Ohio, and married, Sept. 19, 1850, Miss Luretta Hill, who was born in the county; they have ten children living-Hannah, Louisa A., Herbert L., Alice A., Emma S., Nancy G., William, Mary F., Jasper and Angeline. Mr. Moore is a Republican, and has been Treasurer and Assessor in Sullivan many years. He settled on the farm he now owns of eighty acres in 1866 ; has on his farm a sorghum-mill and lime-kiln. He made 2,600 gallons of sorghum sirup in 1878, and sells from 2,000 to 3,000 bushels of lime per annum.
SMITH MOORE, farmer, Secs. 12 and 13; P. O. Oconomowoc ; born in Rutland Co., Vt., April 15, 1816; he left his native State at 10 years of age, with his parents, and settled in Essex Co., N.
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Y. He lived seven years in Monroe Co., then removed to Allegany Co., where he took contracts in build- ing the Genesee Valley Canal and New York & Erie Railroad. He came to Oconomowoc, Wis., in June, 1844; after two years, he removed to Summit, Waukesha Co., where he resided till 1854, when he settled on eighty acres of land, which he now owns. By hard work, pluck and skill, he now has a well-improved farm of 320 acres. He married Miss Emily Marchant, of Washington Co .. N. Y., June 7, 1842; they have four living children-Ellen, Franklin W., La Fayette and Lucy F. Mr. Moore is a stanch Demo- crat ; was Supervisor, Town Treasurer, and has been Justice of the Peace twelve consecutive years ; he is one of the progressive farmers, has been a grower of hops over twenty years, and has now thirty head of cattle, nine horses, beside sheep and hogs.
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