- J. S. HEDDITCH, farmer, Secs. 15 and 16; P.O. Fairfield;
born in Dorsetshire, England, in 1829;
- came to Wisconsin in 1847, locating at Brighton, Kenosha
Co.; remained about eight years, where he engaged in farming;
in 1855, he moved to Bradford, where he purchased 296 acres -
his present homestead. Married, in January, 1860, Miss Fanny
WOODMAN, a native of Wilshire, England; had three children -
Frederick, born in 1861, died at the age of 3 months; Emma L.,
born June 20, 1864, and an infant, who died at a very early age.
Mr. HEDDITCH is a whole-souled, genial farmer, and seems to
enjoy the comfort of a pleasant home; he has just completed a
very large barn and granary; raises stock and grain. Was Supervisor
two years; member of the School Board for a number of years.
Member of the Methodist Church; Republican.
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- Taken from "The History of Rock County, Wis."
(c)1879, p. 886.
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- Courtesy of Carol
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