- JAMES McNEE, farmer, Secs. 9, 10, 15 and 16; P.O. Emerald
Grove; born in Perthshire,
- Scotland, Nov. 22, 1827; came to Wisconsin 1848, locating
at Bradford, where he purchased 160 acres; afterward adding 280
acres, his present homestead; he is also the owner of seventy
acres in Sec. 11; Mr. McNEE has one of the largest barns and
granaries in Bradford, the main portion taking 77,000 feet of
lumber in the construction; it has a stone basement and all modern
improvements for the wintering of stock; he owns one of the largest
farms in the township; in 1876, he paid a visit to his birthplace
in Scotland, remaining nine months. Married, in 1856, Miss J.
McNIVEN, a native of Scotland; had two children - Peter, born
Oct. 29, 1856; William, in January 1861. Mrs. McNEE died at
Bradford in May, 1878. He married again in June, 1879, Miss
Agnes McNIVEN, a native of Scotland. Has been Justice of the
Peace, Supervisor and School Director for a number of years;
Republican.
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- Taken from "The History of Rock County, Wis."
(c)1879, p. 887.
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- Courtesy of Carol
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