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July 2, 1840

A resident married Miss Laura, daughter of Arnold and Emily Lewis.

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  • “July 31, 1812 ; son of Elijah and Annie Shumway ; the early part of his life was spent in Genesee Co. he came to Wisconsin in June, 1844, locating on the farm he now owns, of 200 acres. Married Miss Liura, daughter of Arnold and Emily Lewis, July 2, 1840; they have eight children — Helen J., Louisa A., Arnold E., Frances E., Esther L., Lottie, George L. and B. Ellsworth.”

    1879-history-of-rock-county/24-bios-johnstown.md, PDF p. 808 / book p. 812

    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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