- BARRETT H. SMITH, farmer, Secs. 35 and 36; P.O. Shopiere;
born in New York May 18,
- 1834; came to Wisconsin, November 1842, locating at La Prairie,
where his father purchased 120 acres, and the early part of his
life was spent there. In 1852, he moved to Beloit, and engaged
in the printing business for two years; he then went to Minnesota;
also engaged in the printing business for six years; in 1859,
returned to Janesville, remaining one year; in 1860, went to
Beloit, and was engaged in publishing the Beloit Journal for
four years. In 1864, enlisted in Co. B, 40th Wis.; joined the
regiment at Beloit. He held the commission of Second Lieutenant,
and was present at the Forrest raid on Memphis; mustered out
at the close of time of service. In 1865, moved to La Prairie,
where he has under cultivation 160 acres - his present homestead.
Married, in 1863, Miss Harriet ROSE, a native of New York. They
have three children - Edith, born Dec. 12, 1865; Alice, born
Oct. 14, 1867; Arthur R., born Aug. 7, 1872; was Side Supervisor
one term; also held the office of School Commissioner. Republican.
Members Congregational Church.
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- Taken from "The History of Rock County, Wis."
(c)1879, p. 839.
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- Courtesy of Carol
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