- JOSEPH FELLOWS, farmer, Secs. 18 and 19; P.O. Johnstown Center;
born in Merrimac Co.,
- N.H., in 1816; son of Nathaniel and Polly S. FELLOWS; he
came to Wisconsin and Rock Co., in July, 1837, making a claim
of 240 acres, which he improved by building and fencing. Mr.
F. says the Government land agents did not ask very close questions
concerning Government timber; this was before the pre-emption
acts came in force. He settled on the farm he now owns, of 260
acres in 1850. Married Miss Ellen, daughter of John and Mary
PUTNAM, Feb. 9, 1845, who died Dec. 26, 1872, leaving four sons-
Francis E., Harrison P., Willis E. and John P. and one daughter,
Mary L. He is a Republican, and has served as Chairman of the
Town several years; also Treasurer, assessor and Supervisor;
is liberal in religion; supports all sects alike and has helped
build several churches in his vicinity.
-
- Taken from "The History of Rock County, Wis."
(c)1879, p. 810.
-
- Courtesy of Carol
|