- BUEL G. WEBSTER, an early settler of Wisconsin, now deceased,
was born in Northern
- Vermont on the 25th day of September, 1821, and was a son
of Alanson and Lucy WEBSTER, who were members of the old New
England families. Mr. WEBSTER was twice married. His first union,
which was celebrated in St. Albans, Vt., on the 21st day of December,
1851, was with Miss Sarah A. ENGLAND, who was born Aug. 24, 1824,
and was a daughter of Philo and Ruth ENGLAND. One child, a son,
William Alfred, was born unto them at Ripon, Wis., Nov. 24, 1856,
and yet resides in that city. He was married at Janesville, Oct.
1, 1879, to Miss Annie HOSKINS, daughter of Alfred HOSKINS, an
old settler of Rock County. Of their union a family of three
children were born; Harold B., Nov. 21, 1880; Robert George,
Aug. 21, 1882; and Helen Hoskins, Dec. 25, 1884.
- About the year 1853 Buel G. WEBSTER removed to Wisconsin
and settled at Ripon, where he
- was one of the pioneer merchants, dealing in general merchandise
and furniture. His wife died in that city on the 27th day of
January, 1857, and he was again married at Janesville, Sept.
7, 1859, Miss Helen M. NEWELL becoming his wife. The lady is
a native of La Porte, Ind., born Nov. 8, 1835, and is a daughter
of Noah and Elizabeth (PEABODY) NEWELL. Of their five children
only their eldest, Frank, is living. See sketch elsewhere in
this work.
- Mr. WEBSTER removed with his family from Ripon to Janesville
in May, 1873, but did not engage
- in active business on account of being in very feeble health.
His death occurred Dec. 19, 1878. He was a member of the Baptist
Church, and in politics was a Republican. While a resident of
Ripon he was elected by that party and served as a member of
the City Council several terms, but was never an office-seeker.
He was a consistent Christian, a kind husband and father, and
was highly respected as a neighbor and citizen.
-
- Taken from "The Portrait and Biographical Album of
Rock County, Wis." (c)1889, pp. 834-835.
-
- Courtesy of Carol
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