- CHARLES ELMER LANGWORTHY, who for many years has been one
of the leading citizens
- of this county, and now resides on section 28, town of Fulton,
where he is engaged in general farming, was born on the 6th day
of November, 1840, and is one of three children, whose parents
were Charles B. and Betsey (BARDEEN) LANGWORTHY, who were natives
of New York. The second child, L. W. LANGWORTHY, is now a resident
of Edgerton; one of the number has now passed away, and our subject
completes the family. Charles B. LANGWORTHY, the father, was
a prominent stock dealer of New York, where his death occurred
in 1887. His excellent wife was called to her final rest many
years previous, dying in 1853, and both were buried in the cemetery
at Brookfield, Madison Co., N.Y.
- Charles E. LANGWORTHY, whose name heads this sketch, is numbered
among the early
- settlers of Rock County, of which he became a resident in
1855, when fifteen years of age. He made his home for a long
time with an uncle, who resided on a farm, and at length embarked
in business as the proprietor of a livery stable in Edgerton,
which he conducted for several years. Selling out, he then returned
to the East, and for a short time resided in the Keystone State,
but subsequently became a resident of New York, where he made
his home until 1868. In that year he returned to Rock County.
In the meantime he had been married, and on again becoming a
resident of this community, he made his home on the farm of his
father-in-law for one year. At the end of that time he purchased
120 acres of land, which constitutes a part of his present farm,
and upon which he has resided for almost twenty years. A little
log cabin in a very dilapidated condition comprised the improvements
at the time of his purchase, and, could it be placed by the side
of his present commodious residence would form a striking contrast.
By ceaseless industry and determined energy, Mr. LANGWORTHY
has converted his wild land into one of the fine farms of Fulton
Township, and has extended its boundaries until it now comprises
280 acres, under a high state of cultivation. Many beautiful
and useful improvements have been made, the barns and outbuildings
are models of convenience, and the stock which he raises is of
the best grades.
- Mr. LANGWORTHY was united in marriage with Fanny BRACE, Feb.
28, 1861, and unto them
- were born four children: Ellen, the firstborn, died in infancy;
Frederick is now operating a part of his father's farm; Emma
and Harry L. are still at home. On the 18th day of February,
1886, the mother departed this life, and was interred in the
Edgerton Cemetery. Mr. LANGWORTHY was again married, in September,
1887, his second union being with Mary Ellen HARKER.
- Our subject has been identified with the history of the county
for many years, and is numbered
- among the leading and well-to-do farmers of the town of Fulton.
He takes an active part in political affairs, supporting the
Republican party, in whose success and welfare he feels a deep
interest, and generally serves as a delegate to the county conventions.
He and his wife are numbered among Rock County's best citizens,
are well known throughout the entire community, and are held
in high esteem by all their many friends and acquaintances.
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- Taken from "The Portrait and Biographical Album of
Rock County, Wis." (c)1889, pp. 672-673.
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- Courtesy of Carol
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