- D. H. McCHESNEY, miller, Indian Ford; P.O. Edgerton; born
in Rensselaer Co., N.Y. in 1820;
- came to Wisconsin in 1856, and located at Janesville, Rock
Co. In 1858, built a grist and woolen factory, and carried on
business till Jan. 18, 1868, when his mill was burned; loss,
$11,000; came to Indian Ford in the winter of 1868, and purchased
the water-power of the present mill (grist), and carries on business.
Married, in 1843, Irena BONESTEAL, daughter of L. BONESTEAL,
of Rensselaer Co., N.Y. Their children are Marcus, Hattie, Ellen
Diobia, Willard, Frank, Kittie, Anna and Clara. Held the office
of Alderman of Janesville two years; President of the Fire Department
of Janesville; also, Foreman of Fire Company No. 2 (Washington)
for two years. Members of the M. E. Church; Republican.
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- Taken from "The History of Rock County, Wis."
(c)1879, p. 847.
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- Courtesy of Carol
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