- NELSON REYNOLDS, a respected citizen of Milton, was born
in Rensselaer County, N.Y., June
- 19, 1809, and is a son of Stephen and Mary (BOWLES) REYNOLDS.
Both his paternal and maternal grandfathers were natives of Rhode
Island, and were descended from English ancestry. Stephen REYNOLDS
and his wife had a family of nine children, all of whom are deceased,
with the exception of Nelson, whose name heads this sketch.
- Our subject was reared to manhood in his native State, where
he received his education, and, on
- attaing mature years, was joined in wedlock with Miss Catherine
SANDERS, of Berlin, Rensselaer Co., N.Y. Their marriage was celebrated
in that place in 1832, and unto them have been born four children,
three of whom are living; Lyman, the eldest, is a resident of
Dakota; Maria is making her home in the State of Rhode Island;
Charlie died at the age of seventeen years; and Arletta is residing
in Green Bay, Wis.
- In the fall of 1854 Mr. REYNOLDS resolved to move to the
West, and, accompanied by his
- family, emigrated to Illinois, locating in Peoria County.
He there purchased a farm of 250 acres, which he engaged in cultivating
for ten years, when, in 1865, he sold out and came to Rock County,
Wis., reaching his destination in the month of March. He bought
a farm of 100 acres, and again resumed farming, which occupation
he has followed continuously since, making his home on the land
first purchased. When a young man of twenty years, Mr. REYNOLDS
united himself with the Methodist Episcopal Church, and has ever
been an active worker for the interests of that denomination.
While residing in Petersburg, N.Y., to him fell the choice of
selecting ladies for teachers in the Sunday School. Those whom
he secured to fill positions were not members of the church,
but within nine months all were converted, and became active
members. While residing in Peoria County, Ill., he served as
Superintendent of the Sunday School, and for many years has been
Trustee and Steward of the Church of Milton. He is an earnest
worker in his Master's vineyard, and has borne an important part
in the upbuilding of the church. Politically, Mr. REYNOLDS is
a Prohibitionist, believing that the suppression of the liquor
traffic can only be brought about by a national party. He is
a worthy and valued citizen, held in high regard by his many
friends, and is worthy of the respect tendered him by all.
-
- Taken from "The Portrait and Biographical Album of
Rock County, Wis." (c)1889, pp. 722.
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- Courtesy of Carol
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