- S. H. SLAYMAKER, farmer, Sec. 28; P.O. Beloit; was born in
York Co., Penn., Aug. 9, 1830;
- son of Stephen C. SLAYMAKER; his father, S. H. SLAYMAKER,
was extensively engaged in the stage business, and was formerly
known all through that part of Pennsylvania. Stephen C. died
in June, 1835. He had been largely engaged in the iron business.
Mr. SLAYMAKER is of old German stock, who emigrated to this
country in 1720. At an early age, he attended the University
of Fitchburg, and then Franklin Academy (now called Marshall
College), at Lancaster. Then served three years' apprenticeship
in the printing business. In March, 1856, married Anne C. REIGART,
daughter of E. C. REIGART, a prominent lawyer of Lancaster,
Penn.; came to Turtle in April, 1856, and settled on 260 acres;
now has a good farm, and owns 420 acres of valuable land under
cultivation. In 1877, was elected Chairman of the Board of Supervisors.
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- Taken from "The History of Rock County, Wis."
(c)1879, p. 808.
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- Courtesy of Carol
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