- Joseph FELLOWS - The subject of this sketch was born in Andover,
Merrimack County, New
- Hampshire, on the 8th day of April, 1816, being the fourth
child of Nathaniel and Mary FELLOWS. His education was received
in the common schools of his native State. His vocation has always
been that of a farmer. At the age of thirteen years he left his
native State, removing to Bradford, Vermont, where he resided
until, at the age of twenty-one years, he emigrated to Rock County,
Wisconsin, arriving there in July, 1837. Shortly after his arrival
he made a claim of two hundred and forty acres in Johnstown Township,
and the following spring began improving his place. He was united
in married to Ellen PUTNAM on the 9th day of February, 1845.
She was the daughter of John and Mary PUTNAM, who were also early
settlers of Rock County. Mr. Fellows came to the West comparatively
poor, but by dint of careful management and strict industry has
acquired a goodly amount of this world's goods, and is now one
of the wealthy farmers of his township. He has always been a
strong supporter of the principles of the Republican party, and
a warm friend and zealous supporter of religious and educational
enterprises. As a citizen, is highly respected by his friends
and neighbors.
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- Taken from "Combination Atlas Map of Rock County,
Wisconsin. Compiled, Drawn and Published From Personal Examinations
and Surveys by Everts, Baskin and Stewart." Chicago, Ill.
(c)1873, p. 105.
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- Courtesy of Lori
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