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January 1, 1840

William S. Squire was born in Rock County.

Rock CountyGrade A · 1 independent source

The evidence

  • “WILLIAM S. SQUIRE, of the firm of Squire & Munger, dry goods and groceries, Emerald Grove; born in Rock Co., Wis., Jan. 1, 1840, where he received his early education; in 1869, he moved to Michigan and engaged in the lumbering business for two years ; he then returned to Fulton and farmed for two years ; from there he moved to Martinville, where he opened a store and continued for two years and six months ; was also Postmaster ; Jan. 25, 1875, formed partnership with A.”

    1879-history-of-rock-county/35-bios-bradford.md, PDF p. 884

    Butterfield, C. W., et al. The History of Rock County, Wisconsin: its early settlement, growth, development, resources, etc. Chicago: Western Historical Company, 1879. Cornell University Library via the Internet Archive, archive.org/details/cu31924028871585.

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