Once Upon a House

1844

Mr. Jones came to America with his parents and settled in Jefferson Co., Wis.

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  • “Mr. Jones came to America with liis parents in 1844, and settled in Jefferson Co., Wis. ; they remained here twelve years, then moved to Sauk Co., where they lived five years ; thence to Iowa Co., where the father still resides. In August, 186:i, Mr.”

    1879-history-of-rock-county/17-bios-janesville.md, PDF p. 705 / book p. 709

    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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