- JOHN WALTERS, blacksmith and wagon builder, and dealer in
agricultural implements,
- Edgerton; born in Devonshire, England, April 22, 1849; son
of William and Sarah (CUDLIPS) WALTERS. Married, Dec. 25, 1870,
Miss Mary Jane WESTLAKE, of Devonshire, England; they have three
children - Wesley, Elizabeth A. and Mary E. He is a blacksmith,
which he learned with is father in England, and served seven
years. Came to America, landing in Quebec, Canada, July 30,
1870; came to Wisconsin and commenced work in Edgerton for two
and a half years, and then opened his present business. Member
of Temple of Honor. Attends Methodist Episcopal. Church; liberal
in politics.
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- Taken from "The History of Rock County, Wis."
(c)1879, p. 851.
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- Courtesy of Carol
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