- S. ALDER, farmer; P.O. Milton; born in Oneida Co., N.Y.,
April 21, 1811; came to Rock Co.
- May 26, 1853; was in lumber business and manufacturer of
cheese-boxes in New York; worked land in Milton three years;
in 1856 bought his present farm. Married Miss Mary, daughter
of Edward and Elizabeth HAWKINS, of New York, Oct. 11, 1832;
their children are Henry, born July 9, 1835; Martha A., June
3, 1837; Gustavus R., Oct. 18, 1840, died July 8, 1845; Alvin
and Elina, twins, born July 15, 1843; Maryatt A., Oct. 9, 1845;
Eloisa E., May 5, 1848; Gustavus B., Sept. 25, 1850; Susan J.,
Feb. 9, 1854, died March 23, 1854; Francis J., born May 21, 1855.
Mr. S. ALDER was School Commissioner in 1855, also Clerk of
Schools. Belong to the M. E. Church; Republican. Mrs. Mary
ALDER died March 16, 1877, at the age of 66 years; born in New
York.
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- Taken from "The History of Rock County, Wis."
(c)1879, p. 813.
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- Courtesy of Carol
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