- G. M. HANCHETT, hardware merchant; born in Marshall, Oneida
Co., N.Y. , Aug. 15, 1844;
- son of J. M. and Juliet HANCHETT, who came to Janesville
in the spring of 1853 and located; they had two children - son
and daughter; his father engaged in the lumber business, also
was in the grain business and built an elevator; G. M. was educated
at Janesville High School; commenced his business career with
William J. DOOLITTLE in 1864; remained three years; in 1867,
went to Cresco, Iowa, and started the hardware trade for himself;
was successful; sold out and returned to Janesville, in 1874,
and opened his present business on the 15th of August, 1874.
In September, 1866, married Miss Annie SPAULDING, daughter of
Mr. Joseph and Lydia SPAULDING, who came to Janesville about
1835; they have had four children - Della S., born Sept. 4, 1867;
Fred M., July 14, 1870; Ella, July 9, 1872; Mary, Dec. 18, 1874.
Wife is a member of and the family attend the Congregational
Church.
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- Taken from "History of Rock County Wis." (c)1879,
p. 707.
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- Courtesy of Carol
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