Coming to Madison, in 1846, Alfred Main was elected sheriff of Dane County, in 1850 (for a two year term), and then deputy sheriff, for another term.
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Wisconsin State Journal (10/31/1882):
Main.-In this city, at 12:50 o'clock, this afternoon, Mr. Alfred Main, in the 78th year of his life. Thus has passed away another of the old settlers of Madison, one who was well-known, perhaps, as any person in the city. Mr. Main was born in Stonington, Connecticut, in April, 1805. At the age of nine years, he removed into the state of New York, where he remained until 1846, when he came to Wisconsin, and spent one year in Prairieville (now Waukesha), and came to Madison in 1847. Thus, for thirty-five years he has been in our midst, and, until within a few years, has been an active citizen. In his early years in the state he acted with the democratic party, and was elected sheriff by that party in 1850. He served one term and acted as deputy a second term. On the organization of the republican party he joined in that movement, and ever since has been a zealous, working member of the republican party. We believe he has never held any official position since he joined the republican organization. He was a man of kindly impulses, generous to all, and ever willing to lend a helping hand where he could do good. He was the father of A. H. and Willet S. Main and of Mrs. James Hopkins, Mrs. Fannie Vilas and Mrs. John C. Spooner, all well and favorably known to the people of Madison. The health of Mr. Main began to fail some ten years ago; and most of the time he has been an intense sufferer from what seemed like an incurable disease of a cancerous nature. He has borne up under his severe pains with great cheerfulness and fortitude, never complaining and never showing the least impatience. His death was easy, entirely free from pain; and his mind was clear to the last moment. At a ripe old age he has passed from earth, no doubt to his own advantage. Mrs. Main, his wife, died several years ago. The community will sincerely sympathise with the afflicted family in their sad loss.
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Wisconsin State Journal (10/31/1882):
Main.-In this city, at 12:50 o'clock, this afternoon, Mr. Alfred Main, in the 78th year of his life. Thus has passed away another of the old settlers of Madison, one who was well-known, perhaps, as any person in the city. Mr. Main was born in Stonington, Connecticut, in April, 1805. At the age of nine years, he removed into the state of New York, where he remained until 1846, when he came to Wisconsin, and spent one year in Prairieville (now Waukesha), and came to Madison in 1847. Thus, for thirty-five years he has been in our midst, and, until within a few years, has been an active citizen. In his early years in the state he acted with the democratic party, and was elected sheriff by that party in 1850. He served one term and acted as deputy a second term. On the organization of the republican party he joined in that movement, and ever since has been a zealous, working member of the republican party. We believe he has never held any official position since he joined the republican organization. He was a man of kindly impulses, generous to all, and ever willing to lend a helping hand where he could do good. He was the father of A. H. and Willet S. Main and of Mrs. James Hopkins, Mrs. Fannie Vilas and Mrs. John C. Spooner, all well and favorably known to the people of Madison. The health of Mr. Main began to fail some ten years ago; and most of the time he has been an intense sufferer from what seemed like an incurable disease of a cancerous nature. He has borne up under his severe pains with great cheerfulness and fortitude, never complaining and never showing the least impatience. His death was easy, entirely free from pain; and his mind was clear to the last moment. At a ripe old age he has passed from earth, no doubt to his own advantage. Mrs. Main, his wife, died several years ago. The community will sincerely sympathise with the afflicted family in their sad loss.
Coming to Madison, in 1846, Alfred Main was elected sheriff of Dane County, in 1850 (for a two year term), and then deputy sheriff, for another term.
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Wisconsin State Journal (10/31/1882):
Main.-In this city, at 12:50 o'clock, this afternoon, Mr. Alfred Main, in the 78th year of his life. Thus has passed away another of the old settlers of Madison, one who was well-known, perhaps, as any person in the city. Mr. Main was born in Stonington, Connecticut, in April, 1805. At the age of nine years, he removed into the state of New York, where he remained until 1846, when he came to Wisconsin, and spent one year in Prairieville (now Waukesha), and came to Madison in 1847. Thus, for thirty-five years he has been in our midst, and, until within a few years, has been an active citizen. In his early years in the state he acted with the democratic party, and was elected sheriff by that party in 1850. He served one term and acted as deputy a second term. On the organization of the republican party he joined in that movement, and ever since has been a zealous, working member of the republican party. We believe he has never held any official position since he joined the republican organization. He was a man of kindly impulses, generous to all, and ever willing to lend a helping hand where he could do good. He was the father of A. H. and Willet S. Main and of Mrs. James Hopkins, Mrs. Fannie Vilas and Mrs. John C. Spooner, all well and favorably known to the people of Madison. The health of Mr. Main began to fail some ten years ago; and most of the time he has been an intense sufferer from what seemed like an incurable disease of a cancerous nature. He has borne up under his severe pains with great cheerfulness and fortitude, never complaining and never showing the least impatience. His death was easy, entirely free from pain; and his mind was clear to the last moment. At a ripe old age he has passed from earth, no doubt to his own advantage. Mrs. Main, his wife, died several years ago. The community will sincerely sympathise with the afflicted family in their sad loss.
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Wisconsin State Journal (10/31/1882):
Main.-In this city, at 12:50 o'clock, this afternoon, Mr. Alfred Main, in the 78th year of his life. Thus has passed away another of the old settlers of Madison, one who was well-known, perhaps, as any person in the city. Mr. Main was born in Stonington, Connecticut, in April, 1805. At the age of nine years, he removed into the state of New York, where he remained until 1846, when he came to Wisconsin, and spent one year in Prairieville (now Waukesha), and came to Madison in 1847. Thus, for thirty-five years he has been in our midst, and, until within a few years, has been an active citizen. In his early years in the state he acted with the democratic party, and was elected sheriff by that party in 1850. He served one term and acted as deputy a second term. On the organization of the republican party he joined in that movement, and ever since has been a zealous, working member of the republican party. We believe he has never held any official position since he joined the republican organization. He was a man of kindly impulses, generous to all, and ever willing to lend a helping hand where he could do good. He was the father of A. H. and Willet S. Main and of Mrs. James Hopkins, Mrs. Fannie Vilas and Mrs. John C. Spooner, all well and favorably known to the people of Madison. The health of Mr. Main began to fail some ten years ago; and most of the time he has been an intense sufferer from what seemed like an incurable disease of a cancerous nature. He has borne up under his severe pains with great cheerfulness and fortitude, never complaining and never showing the least impatience. His death was easy, entirely free from pain; and his mind was clear to the last moment. At a ripe old age he has passed from earth, no doubt to his own advantage. Mrs. Main, his wife, died several years ago. The community will sincerely sympathise with the afflicted family in their sad loss.
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