Once Upon a House

June 1847

A family came to Wisconsin from another state, locating in Rock Township.

Rock CountyGrade A · 1 independent source

The evidence

  • “James, Aug. 24, 1837. Their parents came to Wisconsin in June, 1847 ; located in Rock Township ; bought a farm of 240 acres, on which he worked industriously, and prospered finely ; his sons were industrious, and assisted him much ; Mr.”

    1879-history-of-rock-county/36-bios-harmony.md, PDF p. 892 / book p. 896

    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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