Perry, Job W. and Eli, 1835+
Looking for information on family of father Job W. Perry and his son Eli Perry. The following is all I know about them and is taken from WIGenExchange, The History of Dodge County, Wisconsin. Chicago: Western Historical Company, 1880, p 717 :
Eli Perry, Farmer, Section 17; P. O. Fox Lake; born in Canada 21 May 1835; son of Job W. PERRY, who came from New York State; the family came to Racine County, Wisconsin, in 1837, about twelve miles from Milwaukee, then moved to Walworth County, and went to Lake Emely, spring of 1844, in Dodge County; were among the earliest settlers in this part of the country, their nearest market was Milwaukee and Green Bay. Job W. PERRY finally settled in Randolph, and through his industry and frugality, accumulated 640 acres; he was born in 1800, and died in 1854; he was a prominent and much respected man. Eli started for himself when 21 years old, bought 100 acres in town of Randolph; sold it in 1861, and went to Minnesota, Blue Earth County; came back to Randolph in fall, and in 1864, moved to Fox Lake; and settled on 200 acres; in 1867, moved to Trenton, and now has 360 acres under good cultivation; has everything pertaining to a first-class farm, fine stock of Norman and Clyde horses, has an imperial stallion costing $1,000, called "Domfriershire Jock," also has a fine Durham bull. Mr. PERRY married Phoebe BAY, daughter of John BAY, who was one of the earliest settlers; have had four children: Emma L., Nettie L., Alvah W. and George E. Mr. PERRY has been connected with the descendants of the brave old officer Commodore PERRY; Mr. PERRY remembers seeing the United States soldiers depart from Fort Winnebago for the war in Mexico.
Eli's son, Alvah Wilson Perry of Randolph married Celia Cassie Milton, d. of Peter and Ann (Hannah) Milton of Fox Lake in late 1800s.
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