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"Pierce Wallihan"

PIERCE WALLIHAN, Footville; was born in Columbiana Co., Ohio, in 1810; until he was 17
years of age, he was engaged in farming; in 1828, he went to Youngstown to learn the tailor's trade; commenced business for himself in 1832; came to Wisconsin in 1855, and located in what is now called Footville, and went into the mercantile business; continued that until 1859, then went to farming; followed that for three years, then went to Colorado; was Postmaster there for five years; returned to Footville in 1876; served as Town Treasurer since his residence in the town. Married Miss Lucy FLOWER in 1832; she was born in Ohio; she died in March, 1877; they had eleven children; three are dead; in 1878, Mr. W. married Miss Mary E. POWERS, a native of Ohio. He owns twelve acres of land and a pleasant home. Mr. and Mrs. W. are members of the M. E. Church.
 
Taken from "The History of Rock County, Wis." (c)1879, p. 876.
 
Courtesy of Carol

This page last updated June 8, 2002
 
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