- ELIJAH SHUMWAY, farmer, Sec. 4; P.O. Lima Center; born in
Genesee Co., N.Y., July 31,
- 1812; son of Elijah and Annie SHUMWAY; the early part of
his life was spent in Genesee Co.; he came to Wisconsin in June,
1844, locating on the farm he now owns, of 200 acres. Married
Miss Laura, daughter of Arnold and Emily LEWIS, July 2, 1840;
they have eight children - Helen J., Louisa A., Arnold E., Frances
E., Esther L., Lottie, George L. and B. Ellsworth. Mr. SHUMWAY
is a strong advocate of Republican principles, and the family
are members of the Congregational church; he is one of the successful
pioneers of Rock Co.
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- Taken from "The History of Rock County, Wis."
(c)1879, p. 812.
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- Courtesy of Carol
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