- JOHN G. SAXE, a leading and representative citizen of Janesville,
has been engaged in the
- real-estate, loan and insurance business in this city since
the 1st day of March, 1879. He is a representative of one of
the pioneer families of Rock County, and was born in the town
of Lima, July 19, 1847. His father, Christian F. SAXE, settled
in Rock County in 1844. He was born in Greene County, N.Y.,
of German ancestry, and while a resident of the Empire state
married Rebecca TEACHOUT, continuing to live in New York until
his removal to Wisconsin as above stated. Mr. SAXE settled on
unimproved land in the town of Lima, which he immediately began
to cultivate and soon developed into a fine farm, upon which
he made his home until his death, which occurred on the 29th
day of April, 1875. His wife, who was born April 27, 1810, is
still living and retains her physical and mental powers to a
remarkable degree for one of her advanced years.
- Mr. and Mrs. SAXE were the parents of nine children, five
sons and four daughters, all of whom
- are living, namely: Emiline, widow of Roswell RICE; Ezra,
a resident of the town of Lima; Stephen S., who is engaged in
dentistry, is living at Whitewater, Wis.; Charles Wesley, also
of Whitewater; Nellie, wife of O. H. CHENEY, of Aberdeen, Dak.;
Wilbur F., a resident farmer of Whitewater, Walworth County;
Margaret, wife of Frank HALL, of Dakota; John G., who is the
next in order of birth; and Emma, the youngest, now the wife
of Edwin F. THAYER, of Whitewater.
- The old homestead in the town of Lima, where Mr. and Mrs.
SAXE settled forty-five years ago,
- is still in possession of the family. Christian F. SAXE
was a highly esteemed and respected citizen. He was especially
active in Christian work, was a leading member of the Methodist
Episcopal Church, and served as Class-Leader for forty years.
He was quiet rather than demonstrative, in all things, was firm,
decided and persevering in whatever he undertook to do, and by
unswerving integrity he commanded the confidence and esteem of
all. He was, in all respects, a worthy and honored representative
of that grand old pioneer element which is fast passing away.
All of his numerous family of children seem to have inherited
their father's regard for religion, as all are members of some
religious organization and are respected and useful members of
society.
- John G. SAXE, whose name heads this sketch, was reared to
manhood on the home farm in the
- town of Lima, and his entire life has been passed in Rock
County. His primary education was received in the district school,
and for several terms he was a student of Milton College. Oct.
30, 1870, he was united in marriage with Miss Sarah A. WATERMAN,
a daughter of Joseph WATERMAN, a resident of the town of Harmony.
On the 1st day of March, 1879, Mr. SAXE established his present
business in Janesville as real-estate, loan and insurance agent.
He combines energy and perseverance with natural ability, and
in consequence has built up a good trade. He has served his
church in the offices of Clerk and Trustee, and in the Mutual
Protective Association has filled the positions of Secretary
and General Superintendent. In his political sentiments Mr.
SAXE is a supporter of the Republican party, and he and his wife
are members of the Congregational church, in which they are active
workers. They are held in high regard by many friends, and receive
the respect of all.
-
- Taken from "The Portrait and Biographical Album of
Rock County, Wis." (c)1889, pp. 947-948.
-
- Courtesy of Carol
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