- CALEB T. WINSLOW, one of the oldest engineers on the Chicago
& Northwestern Railroad,
- now living in Janesville, was born at Waterford, Saratoga
Co., N.Y., Oct. 21, 1836, and is a son of Peter Alex and Catharine
A. (BRIGGS) WINSLOW. His father was born in Pittsfield, Mass.,
and was descended form pilgrims who came to American in the "Mayflower."
The family gained distinction in the New England States, one
of its members having served as Governor of Massachusetts, and
another as Governor of Connecticut. Mrs. WINSLOW was born in
Montgomery County, N.Y., and was descended from Holland ancestry.
- The subject of this sketch was reared to manhood in his native
county, and received his primary
- education in the district schools, supplemented by a course
in the Janesville Academy, where he completed his literary studies.
When eighteen years of age, he began his business career in the
position of fireman on the Rensselaer & Saratoga Railroad,
remaining in the employ of that company during the years 1853
and 1854. He came West in 1855, and in the spring was employed
as fireman on the Galena & Chicago Union Railroad, the first
road ever built out of Chicago. He remained on that line from
March 1, 1855, until the fall of 1856, when he came to Janesville,
and entered the employ of what was then known as the Chicago,
St. Paul & Fond du Lac Railroad, now a division of the Chicago
& Northwestern. After firing for about two years, in November,
1858, he was placed in charges of his first engine, and continued
as engineer until June 20, 1877, when he was taken sick. As soon
as he had sufficiently recovered his health, he was employed
as machinist in the shops of the railroad company at Janesville,
where he is still occupied. He is one of the oldest employes
of the road, and one of the ablest workmen. He is an expert machinist,
understands the engine in all its details, is careful and reliable,
and is held in high esteem both by his employers and his associates
in the shops.
- On the 10th day of January, 1865, Mr. WINSLOW was joined
in the holy bonds of matrimony
- with Miss Abigail F. WHEELER, a daughter of R. M. and Elizabeth
WHEELER. Mrs. WINSLOW is a native of Charlotte, Vt., and is a
member of the Trinity Episcopal Church of this city. Two children
have been born of their union - Carrie Belle and Fred Wheeler,
both born in Janesville.
- In politics Mr. WINSLOW is a supporter of the Republican
party. He takes great interests in civic
- societies, and is a member of various organizations. In 1858,
he joined the Masonic Lodge at Woodstock, Ill., is a member of
the Woodstock Chapter, No. 36, and is also a Knight Templar.
He holds membership in Wisconsin Lodge, No. 14, and Rock River
Encampment, No. 3, I.O.O.F., and is Past Grand and Past Chief
Patriarch of the Order. He is also Past Sachem of Mohawk Tribe,
No. 3, Improved Order of Red Men. Mr. WINSLOW has now been a
resident of Janesville for thirty-three years, and is held in
high regard by his many friends in this city, as a man of integrity
and sterling worth.
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- Taken from "The Portrait and Biographical Album of
Rock County, Wis." (c)1889, p. 638.
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- Courtesy of Carol H.
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