The
History of Northern Wisconsin
Vol II. Chicago: Western Historical Company, 1881, p 1108
| Farmer,
Section 10, P. O. Rural.
Was born in 1832 Greene Co New York. Moved to Herkimer Co in 1839, thence to Oneida Co in 1850. He came to Waupaca Co Wisconsin, June 1855, and made it his home in and about Waupaca and Parfreyville till he bought his present farm of 160 acres. He has made all the improvements except about 10 acres. Has a large frame house, upright, 20x30, and wings 20x16 and 16x22. In 1875 he built a barn 40x60, with 18 foot posts. He also has a fine horse barn and hop house. 04 July 1859 he was married to Miss R. COLLINS, of Dayton, who was born in Herkimer Co New York 29 January 1840. She died 26 March 1880. [Note: William's mother was also a Collins] The parents of this sketch, James and Malvina, were married in Greene Co New York. His father died in 1839; his mother is still living with her son. Mr. BARLOW has been Chairman of his town three terms in succession, and was again re-elected in 1881, and is one of the substantial men of the county. |