medicine; has successfully practiced his profession here for twenty-eight years; he was United States Examining Surgeon for two years, and has been a member of the State Medical Society since 1855. Dr. Blair was united in marriage to Miss Maria I. Vance, a native of Canada, Jan. 9, 1854; they have seven children-Dora E., Cora S., Maria I., Sarah G., Daniel H., Carr Vance and William L. C.

OSCAR F. BLAKELY, of the firm of Hugill & Blakely, dealers in boots and shoes, hats, caps and gents' furnishing goods, Main street, Darlington; is a native of Canada, and was born March 7, 1841; his parents came West to Wisconsin, in 1855, and settled in La Fayette Co.; after reaching manhood he engaged in business, and has resided here for a quarter of a century; he has held the office of Assistant Superintendent of Public Property, at Madison; he holds the office of Supervisor and Town Treasurer. În 1872, Mr. Blakely was united in marriage to Miss Maggie Lahey, of this city; they have one son-Henry Justus.

A. T. E. BLESSING, dealer in grain, flour and feed; is a native of New York State, and was born in the city of Albany May 21, 1835; he grew up and attended school there; in 1859, he came West, and came to La Fayette Co. in 1862, and was with his brother, in the law and abstract business, at Shullsburg; in 1864, he was appointed Assistant Assessor of Internal Revenue, and held that office five

Mr. Blessing was united in marriage, Sept. 19, 1865, to Miss Mary A. Graham, a native of Schuyler Co., N. Y.; they have two children-William and Emma.

PETER BOYLE, proprietor Boyle House, Darlington; is a native of Ireland, and was born in the County of Donegal June 18, 1839; he came to the United States in May, 1856, and the following year came to Wisconsin and settled in La Fayette Co., at Shullsburg, and engaged in farming; he came to Darlington in 1864, and since 1866 has been successfully engaged in hotel business here. Mr. Boyle was united in marriage to Miss Bridget McCarville, July 17, 1862; she was born in County Monaghan, Ireland, July 17, 1839; she came to this county over thirty years ago; they have seven children-Susan, Mary, Annie, Peter, Catharine, Joseph and Edward.

JOHN BRAY, farmer and stock-raiser, Sec. 34; P. O. Darlington; a native of England, and was born Dec. 22, 1829; he came to America in 1845, and came West to Galena and engaged in mining; the following year he came to this county and engaged in farming; in 1850, he went to California, where he remained two years, then returned here, and since then has been engaged in farming and stock-raising; he owns a fine farm adjoining the limits of the city. In 1858, Mr. Bray was united in marriage to Miss Mary E. Hanford, from New York State.

CHARLES HENRY BROOKS, of the firm of Brooks & Peirce, dealers in fresh and salted meats, Main street, Darlington; is a native of Germany, and was born in Prussia Feb. 11, 1851; he came to the United States in 1868, and came to Wisconsin the same year; settled in Sauk Co.; he came to Mineral Point in 1877, and came to Darlington, and, with Mr. Peirce, established their present business in December, 1878; they are building up a good trade; he belongs to the fraternity of I. O. O. F. Mr. Brooks married Miss Nellie Dixon, a native of La Fayette Co., Aug. 23, 1880.

THOMAS B. BUTTERY, farmer, Sec. 6; P. O. Darlington; is a native of Lincolnshire, England, and was born Nov. 5, 1824; he grew up to manhood there, and came to the United States in 1854; he came to Wisconsin and settled in La Fayette Co. in 1856, and since then he has been successfully engaged in farming and stock-raising; he owns an excellent farm of 200 acres, well improved; Mr. Buttery was one of the organizers of the Darlington cheese factory, and its management devolves principally upon him; in 1868, he went to England and made an extended visit.

HUGH CAMPBELL, farmer, Sec. 1; P. O. Darlington; is a native of Ireland and was born in County Donegal in 1823; when 9 years of age, he went to Scotland and grew up to manhood there; he left Glasgow and came to the United States, and arrived in New York July 29, 1842; he lived in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh several years, also in Delaware and Maryland; he came West to Wisconsin, and located in La Fayette Co., in 1849; in the fall of 1852, he engaged in farming at Gratiot, and continued it until the fall of 1858, when he was elected Sheriff of the county, and removed to Shullsburg and lived there four years; in the fall of 1862 he was again elected Sheriff, and removed to Darlington and resided there until the present year. Mr. Campbell has been one of the most successful men in this section of the State; when he reached New York, he only had a few dollars in money; by his industry and good management, he now owns over 700 acres of land, besides town property and valuable property in Chicago; he is noted for his liberality; he brought his parents and his brothers to this country; he also brought his sisters and their families and paid the expense of their coming, and also other relatives; aside from the county offices he has filled, he has served as Chairman of the Town Board and other offices. Mr.

Campbell has been twice married; his first wife was Miss Sarah Flanagin, a native of Pittsburgh, Penn.; they were married Oct. 22, 1852; she died Jan. 19, 1873; on the 8th of January, 1880, he was united in marriage to Mary Ann O'Toole, of White Oak Springs, in this county.

JAMES CAMPBELL, Superintendent of the LaFayette County Poor Farm, Sec. 16; P. O. Darlington; is a native of Scotland and was born in 1836; he came to the United States in 1846, and lived in Maryland and Pennsylvania; he came to Wisconsin and settled in La Fayette Co., at Gratiot, in June, 1849, and was among the early settlers; he engaged in farming; he was elected to his present position of Superintendent of the La Fayette Co. poor farm in 1879; he has held the office of Justice of the Peace, Town Treasurer and Town Clerk; he still owns his farm of 160 acres. Mr. Campbell was united in marriage to Miss Mary M. James, from Shullsburg, this county, May 12, 1861; they have eight children-Mary C., Josephine, Ella, Thomas H., Hugh J., Alice M., Elizabeth and George F.

ROYAL CARPENTER, deceased. Was a native of the State of Vermont, and was born Nov. 16, 1810. In 1832, he was united in marriage to Miss Temperance Ayers, a native of Sussex Co., N. J.; they came West to Wisconsin about the year 1846, and located in La Fayette Co.; they were among the early settlers on this prairie; he bought the place where his family now lives, and made a farm; he engaged in farming and building; he died March 4, 1880; they had six children, three of whom are living-Leander, living in Nebraska; Rebecca, living at home, and Theodore, married and farms the home-place of 140 acres.

LEWIS R. CAUGHEY, of the firm of Hugill & Caughey, proprietors of bowling-rooms, and dealers in wines and liquors, Main street, Darlington; is a native of La Fayette Co., and was born at Gratiot's Grove, Jan. 17, 1847; his parents removed to Green Co., and he grew up there until after the war broke out, when he enlisted in Co. K, 22d W. V. I.; he was in several battles; he was in the same regiment with Gen. Bintliff, and was taken prisoner with his command at Brentwood, Tenn; they were in Libby Prison at the same time; he was wounded twice at the battle of Resaca. After the war he returned to Monroe and was in a boot and shoe store there seven years; in 1874, he came to Darlington, and since then has been engaged in business here.

A. O. CHAMBERLAIN, farmer; P. O. Darlington; is a native of Livingston Co., N. Y., and was born Jan. 3, 1829; he grew up to manhood in that State; was elected Town Superintendent of Schools, in the spring of 1852, in his native town; in 1852, he went to California, where he remained remained four years, and returned in 1857 to the State of New York; in June, 1859, he came to Wisconsin and bought a farm in LaFayette Co. In the fall of 1859, he was united in marriage to Miss P. A. Ogden, a native of Livingston Co., N. Y.; they came the same fall to this county, and he engaged in farming in the town of Fayette. He was successfully engaged in farming and stock-raising until 1874, when he removed to Darlington and since then has resided here. He has held town and school offices; in the fall of 1880, he was elected Representative to the State Legislature. Mr. and Mrs. Chamberlain have six children, three sons and three daughters-Alice, Kittie, Ogden, Helen M., Alonzo A., Roy H ̧

F. W. CHAPMAN, farmer and stock-raiser, Sec. 30; P. O. Darlington; is a native of England and was born in the county of Cambridge Dec. 29, 1823; he grew up to manhood and learned the trade of carpenter and joiner in the city of London. He came to the United States in 1848, and came to La Fayette Co., in 1850, and settled at Shullsburg; engaged in building; in 1852, he went to California, and returned in 1854; since 1860, he has been successfully engaged in farming and stock-raising; he had nothing when he came here; by his own efforts and good management, he now owns an excellent farm of 200 acres, finely improved. In 1845, Mr. Chapman was united in marriage to Miss Rachel Weston, a native of Kent, England; she died in 1862, leaving five children-Clare, James, F. W., Jr., Nellie and William. Mr. Chapman has held town and school offices; he has been prominently identified with the management of schools in his district.

FRANK E. CLEMENT, Superintendent of the Darlington Cheese Factory; is a native of La Fayette Co., and was born in the town of Willow Springs May 5, 1848. He grew up to manhood in this county, and for the past two years has held his present position as Superintendent of the Darlington Cheese Factory. His father is now living in the town of Willow Springs, and was one of the early settlers

there.

HENRY COLBECK, farmer and stock-raiser, Sec. 19; P. O. Darlington; is a native of Lincolnshire, England, and was born May 3, 1821; he came to the United States with John Matthews in 1843; they came to Galena in 1844, and, in the fall of 1846, they came to La Fayette Co.; he pre-empted land and opened a farm, where he now lives; he and Mr. Matthews were among the earliest settlers on

this prairie; in 1850, Mr. Colbeck went to California and returned in 1852, and since then has been successfully engaged in farming and stock-raising, giving special attention to raising fine sheep and cattle; he has imported a great many sheep; he owns 258 acres of land; he is a self-made man and his success is owing to his own efforts. Mr. Colbeck married Miss Jane Tyson, a native of England; she died June 29, 1873, leaving four children-Sarah A., Emily J., George H. and Juliella. Mr. Colbeck married Mrs. Jane Gilden, formerly Miss Jane Davis, a native of England, March 15, 1877.

JOSEPH COLBECK, farmer and stock-raiser, Sec. 19; P. O. Darlington; is a native of Lincolnshire, England, and was born July 27, 1833; he came to America in 1852. Married here Feb. 13, 1868; he engaged in teaming, hauling lead for three years; then began farming; he has been successfully engaged in farming and stock-raising for the past twenty-five years, and gives his attention to raising sheep and cattle; when he came here, he did not have a dollar and was $5 in debt; he owns a good stock farm, where he lives, of 200 acres, and a farm of 160 acres in the town of Seymour, all from the efforts of his own industry and good management. Mr. Colbeck married Miss Fannie Huntbach, a native of England; she died March 29, 1879; they had six children, four of whom are living-Mary J., Joseph T., William and George. He married his present wife, Miss Emma Sampson, of Shullsburg, on August 22, 1880.

WILLIAM COLBECK, retired, Darlington; is a native of Lincolnshire, England, and was born June 10, 1824; he came to the United States in 1851, and came to La Fayette Co. and arrived at Shullsburg in August of the same year. In 1857, he was united in marriage to Miss Ann Tyson, a native of Lancashire, England; he bought a farm and engaged in farming; owing to the ill health of his wife, he rented his farm and came to Darlington; his wife died in April, 1875; his sister, who came to this country in 1852, resides with him.

P. H. CONLEY. The subject of this sketch is of Irish origin, his parents having emigrated to this country in 1855 and settled in Willow Springs, in this county; previous to his 17th year, he was much needed at home on the farm, and he consequently had limited advantages for acquiring an education; at this time, however, he entered the Darlington graded school, and spent two years in the study of the English branches, and began the study of Latin; after leaving school he taught a year, and then entered the Freshman Class of the State University, in the fall of 1873; in June, 1876, he entered the Senior Class in the same institution, but did not return, having accepted the position of Principal in a graded school at Newell, Iowa; after six months, he resigned, to accept the position of Principal in the Storm Lake High School, which position he filled with signal ability for nearly three years, resigning in June, 1879; while Principal, he was President of the County Teachers' Association, and conductor of the County Normal Institute; returning to his home at Darlington, Wis., he applied himself diligently to the study of law, in the office of Hon. Henry S. Magoon, and was admitted to the bar, by Hon. M. M. Cothren, Aug. 26, 1880; eager for knowledge and ambitious to excel, he did not rest here, but entered the Law Department of the State University the following month. In religion, he is a Catholic, believing in the brotherhood of man in the full sense of the term; politically, he is identified with the Republican party, and is an active and efficient worker. Mr. Conley is yet in the morning of his career, but, with his ambitious activity, untiring industry and close application to the business in hand, he bids fair to rival his great namesake of Revolutionary fame.

DAVID T. CROCKETT, farmer, Sec. 21; P. O. Darlington; is a native of Grant Co., Wis., and was born on the Block-House Branch, near Platteville, Sept. 24, 1843; his father was one of the earliest settlers, and used to stand guard against the Indians after the Black Hawk war; David grew up to manhood there, and engaged in mining; he came to the farm where he now lives, in March, 1876; he owns 160 acres of land. In December, 1867, he was united in marriage to Miss Sarah Pollar, from Grant Co., Wis.; they have five children-Carrie D., Albert W., William O., Lilly C. and Eddie E.

BERRY DOUGLAS (deceased), was a native of North Carolina; after reaching manhood, he came to Galena, Ill., where he married Miss Minnie De Board, from White Co., Ill.; they came to La Fayette Co. in 1848, located on the place where they now live, and began making a farm; they were among the early settlers here; he continued in farming, and lived in the same place until his death, which occurred Sept. 2, 1877; he left five sons and six daughters-Nancy, Martha, John, Henry, Sarah, Ellen, Jennie, Hattie, William, Albert and Decatur. They own 186 acres of land.

D. B. DIPPLE, manager of the La Fayette County Imported Horse Stock Company, Darlington; is a native of Crawford Co., Penn.; was born April 18, 1836; he came to La Fayette Co. in 1857. After the war broke out, he enlisted in the 31st W. V. I., and was commissioned Captain of Co. E.; he was in the siege of Atlanta, and was with Sherman in his march to the sea; he was in the service three

years. Since the war, he has been engaged in mercantile business and dealing in stock; he organized the La Fayette County Horse Stock Company, and is one of the largest stockholders and manager of the company, which is introducing in this county some of the best thoroughbred stock in the State. Capt. Dipple married Miss Mary Anderson, from this county, Dec. 25, 1878.

JOSEPHUS DRIVER, Merchant Tailor, Main street, Darlington; is a native of Yorkshire, England, and was born in the town of Leeds April 6, 1817; he served an apprenticeship of seven years to his trade; after reaching manhood, he came to the United States, and went to Janesville, Wis., when there was only one building on the west side of the river there; he came to LaFayette Co. in 1851; he bought a lot and built the second store that was erected here; he brought his lumber from Galena, which was the nearest market at that time; he came here to carry on the tailor business, but there was nothing for a tailor to do; he opened the second store that was established here, and has continued in business since then, and is the oldest merchant in Darlington; he built a foundry and put it in operation, and has built several other buildings; he has held the office of Town Treasurer for ten years, and has held school offices; he had nothing when he began, and his success in life is owing to his own efforts. In 1844, Mr. Driver was united in marriage to Miss Mary Bleasdale, a native of England; they have seven children-James, Robert H., S. S., Joseph B., Samuel D., Jane E. L. and Mycie.

JOSEPH B. DRIVER, of the firm of Driver Brothers, dealers in drugs, medicines, books and stationery, Main street; is a native of La Fayette Co., and was born in Darlington Oct. 12, 1856; he grew up and attended school here; he attended lectures at the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy two years, and graduated from that institution in the Class of 1878 and 1879; he has the management of the drug department in the business of the firm.

S. H. ELLISON, farmer, Darlington; is a native of Canada, and was born in the London district May 23, 1822; he grew up to manhood there; he came to La Fayette Co. in 1858, and located in Darlington, and engaged in the grain trade, and the following year engaged in hotel business, keeping the "Russell House." During the war, he was in the Government service, engaged in building bridges; after his return, he kept the Russell House in Darlington, and was building bridges on the Union Pacific Railroad four years. In 1872, Mr. Ellison was united in marriage to Mrs. Elvira Jane Cone, formerly Miss E. J. Parkinson, from this county; they have one daughter, Wanda; Mrs. Ellison has three children, Ella T., Willie and Harry. Mr. and Mrs. Ellison own 250 acres of land.

CHAS. A. FERRIN, of the firm of Ferrin & Swift, dealers in drugs and medicines, paints and oils, Main street, Darlington, is a native of St. Thomas, Canada, and was born Aug. 20, 1854; his parents came to Wisconsin in 1856, and settled in La Fayette Co.; he grew up to manhood in this county and Grant Co.; he established his present business in 1876, and has built up a good trade. Mr. Ferrin was united in marriage May 26, 1880, to Miss Ida Vail, of Darlington.

NEIL FISHER, of the firm of Fisher & Williams, dealers in agricultural implements and farm machinery, Main street, Darlington, is a native of Ireland, and was born Feb. 17, 1839; came to this country in early childhood, and lived in Pennsylvania; came west to Wisconsin in 1851, and has lived in this county twenty-nine years; after reaching manhood he engaged in farming; in 1874 he was elected County Clerk, and held that office two years; he has also held town offices. In 1868, Mr. Fisher married Miss Margaret Tierney, of this county; they have six children, four sons and two daughters.

J. D. FRANCIS, farmer, stock-raiser and Justice of the Peace, Main street, Darlington; is a native of Chenango Co., N. Y., and was born May 16, 1820. He grew up and received his education in that Ståte. In 1849, he came West to Wisconsin, and, in 1855, he came to La Fayette Co.; located at Darlington, and, with Dr. Otis, he opened the first lumber-yard in Darlington; in 1856, Mr. Francis, with Mr. Orton and Mr. Dart, the firm being O. G. Dart & Co., erected a planing-mill and engaged in building. In 1856, he was elected Magistrate, and he has held that office most of the time since then. He has also held the office of Assessor, Town Clerk and other offices. He owns 340 acres of land, located one mile from the city limits. Mr. Francis was united in marriage Oct. 8, 1846, to Miss Eliza G. Otis, daughter of the late Dr. Charles G. Otis, and a native of Hamilton, Madison Co., N. Y. She was born Sept. 17, 1828; she died March 13, 1876, leaving three children-Lizzie, Charles and Otis.

HUGH J. GALLAGHER, of the firm of Judge, King & Co., bankers, Darlington; is a native of Pennsylvania, and was born in the city of Pittsburgh July 19, 1852. His parents came West to Wisconsin, and settled in La Fayette Co., at Gratiot, in 1854. He grew up and received his education in this State. After reaching manhood, he entered the bank of Mr. Judge, and afterward became a member of the firm of Judge, King & Co.

THOMAS GLEASON, auctioneer and Constable, Darlington; is a native of Ireland, and was born in 1840. He came to the United States, and grew up to manhood in Pennsylvania. He came West to Wisconsin, in 1868, and located in La Fayette Co., and engaged in farming for some years. He is also the principal auctioneer here. He has held the office of Constable for some years. Mr. Gleason was united in marriage in Baltimore to Miss Sarah Connelly, Oct. 2, 1868; they have two children-Catharine and William; they lost one son, Thomas Francis.

EDWARD HALLORAN, dealer in hardware and house-furnishing goods, Main street, Darlington; is a native of Massachusetts, and was born in the city of Boston in 1835. His parents came West to Galena during the same year, and were among the early settlers there. He grew up to manhood there. He came to Darlington in 1867, and established his present business, and has carried it on since then, and has built up a good trade. Mr. Halloran married Miss Johanna Reedy, from Galena, in 1858; they have six children, one son, Edward C., and five daughters-Ella, Mary, Hannah, Margaret and Katie.

SAMUEL HAMILTON, farmer and stock-dealer, Sec. 10; P. O. Darlington; is a native of Ohio, and was born Jan. 20, 1817. He came to Wisconsin, and settled in this county in July, 1827. He grew up to manhood here, and served during the Black Hawk war. Mr. Hamilton is one of the oldest settlers living in this county. When he came to La Fayette Co., there were plenty of Indians and wolves. They used to go to Hickox Mill, over forty miles distant, and before that they would make holes in a piece of tin and grate their corn on that. Mr. Hamilton relates a great many incidents connected with the Indians in those early days. He and Peter Parkinson are about the oldest now living in this county. Mr. Hamilton engaged in teaming, and since, for twenty-five years, has been engaged in the stock business. He owns an excellent farm adjoining the town. He was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Jane Sandfur, a native of Kentucky, Sept. 15, 1839; they have eight children-Willis, living here; John, living here; Mary Ellen, now Mrs. J. Martin, living here; Robert, living here; Mary Jane, now Mrs. O. Woods; Frances, Wheeler, Eliza H., now Mrs. James Tregay.

REV. MATHIAS HANNON, Pastor of the Church of the Holy Rosary, Darlington; is a native of Ireland, and was born in the County of Kerry; he came to this country when 18 years of age; he was ordained a priest in 1852, in Dubuque, by the Right Reverend Mathias Loras, the first Catholic Bishop of Dubuque; there are only three men now living in Iowa who were ordained by Bishop Loras; Father Hannon officiated in Iowa City when it was the capital of the State of Iowa; he officiated successfully in Iowa for eighteen years; while officiating at Garry Owen he built St. Patrick's Church, the finest church in the State; he came to Wisconsin in 1869, and came to Darlington in 1876.

HENRY HARVEY, of the firm of Harvey & Cline, steam bakery and dealers in groceries, Main street; is a native of England, and was born Oct. 25, 1844; he came to Darlington in 1872, and established the bakery business; he runs his bakery by steam, and manufactures crackers, bread, pies and cakes, and has a wholesale and retail trade; they also deal in groceries and confectionery. In 1873, Mr. Harvey was united in marriage to Miss Lena Leiwe, from this city; they have four children-Mattie, Jesse, Licetta, Philip. Mr. Harvey belongs to the I. O. O. F.

C. B. HELM, Darlington; is a native of La Fayette Co., and was born in town of Wiota, Dec. 25, 1837; he grew up and attended school here; his parents were among the earliest settlers in this county. After the war broke out, he enlisted in Co. E, 31st W. V. I.; he was wounded in the battle of Bentonville, N. C.; he served three years; after his return he was appointed Under Sheriff, and held that office six years; in 1874, he was elected Sheriff, and held that office two years; he was in the bank of James Judge one year. In January, 1859, Mr. Helm was united in marriage to Miss D. C. Cone, a native of Ohio.

J. H. HOCKING, dealer in dry goods and groceries, Main street, Darlington; is a native of Cornwall, England, and was born Dec. 9, 1834; he came to the United States in early childhood, and came to Wisconsin in 1840, his father having come here in 1836; he grew up to manhood, and has lived here forty years; in 1866, he engaged in mercantile business in Darlington, and since then has carried on that business, and has a large established trade. In 1858, Mr. Hocking was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Wylam, from Virginia; they have nine children-Maria Frances, Irene, Henry M., Anna, Ella, Willie, Aggie, Frank, Matie.

1834;

WILLIAM HOOPER, of the firm of William Hooper & Co., dealers in dry goods and groceries, Main street, corner Ann street, Darlington; is a native of England, and was born Dec. 10, he came with his parents to this country, and came to Platteville, Wis., in 1847; he came to Darlington in 1862, and engaged in mercantile business, and since then has done a large trade; is one of the oldest established merchants; he has held the office of Mayor of the city, and school offices. Mr. Hooper was