- W. J. OWEN, Postmaster of Footville; dealer in dry goods,
groceries and general merchandise;
- was born in Orange Co., N.Y., in 1818; he came to Wisconsin
in 1855, and located in Center; was engaged in agricultural pursuits
until 1860, when he went into the mercantile business. In 1859,
he was elected Town Superintendent, and served two terms; was
chairman of the Town Board of Supervisors for two terms; was
Justice of the Peace for four year; School Clerk in his district
for six years; was appointed Postmaster of Footville in 1875,
which position he still holds. He owns 146 acres of land in
Center; a store and dwelling house, and three lots in Plymouth.
In 1854, he married Miss Elizabeth WICKHAM; she was born in
Sussex Co., N.J.; they have five children living - Sarah I.,
Chancey W., Webster J., Martha A., and Dora M.; they have lost
two children - Charles E. and William H. Mr. and Mrs. OWEN are
members of the M. E. Church.
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- Taken from "The History of Rock County, Wis."
(c)1879, p. 854.
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- Courtesy of Carol
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