- L. H. BOND, one of the leading citizens of Rock County, now
living a retired life at Milton
- Junction, is a native of Virginia, having been born in Harrison
County, May 10, 1801. The days of his boyhood and youth were
passed in the Old Dominion, and he remained at home with his
father, Abel BOND, until he began life for himself. On arriving
at man's estate, he was united in marriage with Miss Ann MOORE,
a resident of Bridgeton, N.J., their union being celebrated in
March, 1825. By their marriage a family of six children were
born, as follows: Daniel M., now a practicing physician of Iron
River, Mich.; Lewis A., who died when two years of age; Lewis
A., (second) who died on the Isthmus of Panama; Ann E., who died
when eight years of age; Alex C., now a resident farmer of Farina,
Ill.; and Stillman C., who is a farmer of the town of Harmony,
Rock County.
- A humane and sympathetic man, Mr. BOND could not endure the
pain of seeing any of the
- human race in bondage, and on account of his abolition principles
had to leave the south. Saying farewell to his boyhood home,
he removed to the North, and in 1849 came to Rock County, where
he has since resided. He has dealt quite extensively in real
estate, and at one time owned 320 acres of fine arable land in
this county, and Mrs. BOND now owns considerable property in
Milton Junction, yielding an income sufficient to prevent all
business cares. He is a public-spirited and progressive citizen,
one who feels a deep interest in the advancement and welfare
of his town and county, and has been prominent in the promotion
of its public enterprises. In early life, he was a supporter
of the Democratic party, but when the Republican party was formed
to prevent the further extension of slavery, he was among the
first to espouse its cause and has since remained one of its
firm adherents. At each election he has deposited his ballot
for the candidate of that great organization, his last vote up
to the present time having been cast for Hon. Benjamin Harrison.
He has been elected by his fellow townsmen to the various official
positions of trust, including that of Collector, and has ever
discharged his duties with the same promptness and fidelity which
has marked his intercourse in the various other walks of life.
- In 1872, Mr. BOND was called upon to mourn the loss of his
wife, who died at her home in
- Milton Junction. He was again married, his second union
being with Mrs. Mary P. NUDHAM, of Milton. This worthy couple
are held in the highest regard by all who know them. They are
numbered among Rock County's best citizens and in their hospitable
home their many friends receive hearty welcome. Mr. and Mrs.
BOND are sincere, devoted Christians and belong to the Seventh
Day Baptist Church. Mr. BOND early embraced Christianity, and
has been a member of that religious denomination for upward for
seventy years.
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- Taken from "The Portrait and Biographical Album of
Rock County, Wis." (c)1889, pp. 708-709.
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- Courtesy of Carol
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