- H. C. SON, U.S. Express agent, Edgerton; native of New York;
born in Chatham, Columbia
- Co., June 22, 1827; son of Thomas I. and Sarah (CLARK) SON;
they had three sons - John J., James and H. C.; the latter came
to Wisconsin in the fall of 1845, and settled in Albion, Dane
Co.; bought land on Sec. 36. John J. still owns the farm. His
mother died, October, 1877; was buried at East Albion Cemetery.
H. C. engaged in the express business in 1865 with the Merchants'
Union, which changed hands and was merged into the American;
since, the U.S.E. has assumed the entire control, making twelve
years Mr. SON has been in the employ of express companies. He
married Miss Jane M. CONKLIN, July 29, 1852, daughter of Mrs.
Julia SHERMAN; they have had three children, two living - Dennis
A., Frank J.; died - Harry. Mr. SON is a member of the Masonic
Order, Lodge 61, Fulton; also of I.O.O.F., Edgerton Lodge, 133;
attend Methodist Church; Republican.
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- Taken from "The History of Rock County, Wis."
(c)1879, pp. 848-849.
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- Courtesy of Carol
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