- WALLACE PAUL, an enterprising and progressive farmer and
an extensive stock dealer, of the
- town of Milton, residing on section 9, was born and reared
in the county where his life thus far has been passed. His birth
occurred on the 9th day of December, 1845, and he is a son of
William PAUL, whose sketch may be found on another page of this
work. His education was received in the district schools of the
county, and he was reared to manhood upon his father's farm,
where he remained until attaining his majority. At the age of
twenty-one years he left the parental roof and started out in
life for himself. On the 22d day of January, 1878, he formed
a matrimonial alliance with Miss Ada H. THORPE, also a native
of Milton Township, born Feb. 10, 1856. Her parents were Rollin
and Henrietta (DENSMORE) THORPE, who came to this county during
the early days of its history. Her father was a native of Connecticut.
- The young couple began their domestic life upon the farm
on section 9, in the town of Milton, where
- they still make their home. Five children have been born
unto them, but two are now deceased. Alta H., the eldest, died
on the 19th day of May, 1886; Carl was born Aug. 17, 1880; Harry
was born Jan. 13, 1883; Gracie, born Jan. 9, 1885, died May 20,
1886; Hattie, the youngest of the family, was born on the 7th
day of January, 1887.
- Mr. PAUL has passed his entire life in farming, and now owns
one of the finest farms in the
- community, under a high state of cultivation and improvement.
He has given considerable attention to the raising of fine stock,
and deserves much credit for introducing the best grades into
the county. He makes a specialty of Short-horn cattle, Merino
sheep and Clydesdale horses, and always has some fine specimens
on hand. He is a good judge of stock, and his advice has often
been sought by those who wish to purchase. He has been successful
in that line of business, and has gained a wide reputation. In
his social relations Mr. PAUL is a member of the Patrons of Husbandry,
having been identified with that organization for some years,
and in political sentiment is a warm supporter of the Republican
party and a staunch advocate of its principles. He has always
been identified with the best interests of Rock county, and is
a valued and representative citizen. He is held in the highest
regard by his many friends, both those who have known him from
boyhood and his acquaintances of later years. Mr. and Mrs. PAUL
are devoted Christian people, worshiping with the United Brethren
at the Otterbeirn Church.
-
- Taken from "Portrait and Biographical Album of Rock
County, Wis." (c)1889, p. 637.
- Courtesy of Carol
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