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"J. F. Cousens"

J. F. COUSENS, foreman in card-room of Janesville Cotton Factory; born in Brunswick, N.Y.,
March 16, 1841. Married Sarah M. WILSON Feb. 15, 1871; she was born in Savoy, Mass., July 17, 1845; they have two children - Addie K., born March 21, 1874, and an infant. Mr. C. enlisted Sept. 20, 1861, in Co. H, 27th Mass. V.I.; was mustered out in 1864; re-enlisted March 2, 1865, in 6th U.S. Veteran Volunteers, Co. F; was in the battles of Roanoke Island and Newbern; held office of Corporal. Mr. C. came to Janesville in 1875; was also in present business twenty-years at North Adams, Mass.
 
Taken from "The History of Rock County, Wis." (c)1879, pp. 702-703.
 
Courtesy of Carol

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