Once Upon a House

Fall 1838

A boy's parents removed temporarily to Alfred Center, where he attended the Alfred Academy one term.

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  • “He resided with his parents, on the Vandermark, until 13 years of age attending the district school alter about 6 years of age. In the fall of 1838, his parents removed temporarily to Alfred Center, where he attended the Alfred Academy one term. January 30, 1838, he started, with his parents, for Wisconsin, coming the overland route, and arriving in Milton March 4. 1839. July 4, 1839, he attended, with his father, the first Fourth of July celebration held in Janesville, the only buildings visible being the double log house of Mr.”

    1879-history-of-rock-county/25-bios-milton.md, PDF p. 817 / book p. 821

    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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