In 1873 the Joel Wood farm encompasses the SW quadrant of section 19 of Milton Township and extends westward into the SE quadrant of section 24 of Fulton Township.
"The History of Rock County Wisconsin", Chicago, Western Historical Company, 1879, p. 833.
Joel Breese Wood, farmer, Sec. 19; P.O. Milton Junction; born in Tompkins Co., N.Y., Feb 15, 1807; was educated till 1831, when he went to Orleans Co., N.Y., where he lived till he came to Wisconsin, May 16 1840; lived one year at Milton; settled on his present homestead on Sec. 19, in 1841, whch consists of 140 acres; the farm originally (his first purchase), was 260 acres, which he has divided between his sons. Married, Oct 21, 1826 Sallie Anne Butts, daughter of Michael Butts, born in Northampton Co., Penn., Feb 27, 1808; they have nine children living, two dead - Abraham Wood, born July 11, 1827, died June 5, 1830; Henry B., born Oct. 25, 1828; Wesley, Nov. 26 , 1830; Daniel, Feb. 6, 1833; Mary Jane, Aug 22, 1835 (who is the widow of J. C. Kidder); Lyman M., born July 9, 1837; Caroline, Nov. 7 1839, died Nov. 18, 1840; William H., born Nov. 14, 1841; Alpheus J., Feb 28, 1845; Byron F., Feb. 12, 1847; Sarah I., July 16, 1850 (married Mr. Wright, conductor on C. & N.-W. Ry). Has served thirty years on School Board; Side Supervisor two terms; Assessor one term and Road commissioner two terms; attends M. E. Church; Republican. Mr. Wood's father was Abraham, and his mother was Mary Breese.
"The Janesville Gazette", Janesville, Wisconsin, Wednesday, Mar. 15, 1882, p1.
Milton Junction - Mr. Joel Wood, whose death was mentioned last week, was one of the oldest pioneers of this section. He removed to the State from Tompkins county, New York, in the spring of 1840, and with the exception of the first year or two has lived upon his farm, three miles west of the village, until his wife died some two years ago, since which time he has made his home with his son Alpheus. Mr. Wood was about 75 years of age at the time of his death and has nine children surviving him - seven boys and two girls, all grown to men and woman's estate, married and scattered throughout the States and Territories. Henry, a prominent lawyer, of Spencer, Iowa, was present at the funeral. The funeral services were held at the Methodist church, of this village, of which the deceased has for many years been a prominent member and class leader. The services were conducted by the Rev. Mr. Millar, of Milton.
"The History of Rock County Wisconsin", Chicago, Western Historical Company, 1879, p. 833.
Joel Breese Wood, farmer, Sec. 19; P.O. Milton Junction; born in Tompkins Co., N.Y., Feb 15, 1807; was educated till 1831, when he went to Orleans Co., N.Y., where he lived till he came to Wisconsin, May 16 1840; lived one year at Milton; settled on his present homestead on Sec. 19, in 1841, whch consists of 140 acres; the farm originally (his first purchase), was 260 acres, which he has divided between his sons. Married, Oct 21, 1826 Sallie Anne Butts, daughter of Michael Butts, born in Northampton Co., Penn., Feb 27, 1808; they have nine children living, two dead - Abraham Wood, born July 11, 1827, died June 5, 1830; Henry B., born Oct. 25, 1828; Wesley, Nov. 26 , 1830; Daniel, Feb. 6, 1833; Mary Jane, Aug 22, 1835 (who is the widow of J. C. Kidder); Lyman M., born July 9, 1837; Caroline, Nov. 7 1839, died Nov. 18, 1840; William H., born Nov. 14, 1841; Alpheus J., Feb 28, 1845; Byron F., Feb. 12, 1847; Sarah I., July 16, 1850 (married Mr. Wright, conductor on C. & N.-W. Ry). Has served thirty years on School Board; Side Supervisor two terms; Assessor one term and Road commissioner two terms; attends M. E. Church; Republican. Mr. Wood's father was Abraham, and his mother was Mary Breese.
"The Janesville Gazette", Janesville, Wisconsin, Wednesday, Mar. 15, 1882, p1.
Milton Junction - Mr. Joel Wood, whose death was mentioned last week, was one of the oldest pioneers of this section. He removed to the State from Tompkins county, New York, in the spring of 1840, and with the exception of the first year or two has lived upon his farm, three miles west of the village, until his wife died some two years ago, since which time he has made his home with his son Alpheus. Mr. Wood was about 75 years of age at the time of his death and has nine children surviving him - seven boys and two girls, all grown to men and woman's estate, married and scattered throughout the States and Territories. Henry, a prominent lawyer, of Spencer, Iowa, was present at the funeral. The funeral services were held at the Methodist church, of this village, of which the deceased has for many years been a prominent member and class leader. The services were conducted by the Rev. Mr. Millar, of Milton.
In 1873 the Joel Wood farm encompasses the SW quadrant of section 19 of Milton Township and extends westward into the SE quadrant of section 24 of Fulton Township.
"The History of Rock County Wisconsin", Chicago, Western Historical Company, 1879, p. 833.
Joel Breese Wood, farmer, Sec. 19; P.O. Milton Junction; born in Tompkins Co., N.Y., Feb 15, 1807; was educated till 1831, when he went to Orleans Co., N.Y., where he lived till he came to Wisconsin, May 16 1840; lived one year at Milton; settled on his present homestead on Sec. 19, in 1841, whch consists of 140 acres; the farm originally (his first purchase), was 260 acres, which he has divided between his sons. Married, Oct 21, 1826 Sallie Anne Butts, daughter of Michael Butts, born in Northampton Co., Penn., Feb 27, 1808; they have nine children living, two dead - Abraham Wood, born July 11, 1827, died June 5, 1830; Henry B., born Oct. 25, 1828; Wesley, Nov. 26 , 1830; Daniel, Feb. 6, 1833; Mary Jane, Aug 22, 1835 (who is the widow of J. C. Kidder); Lyman M., born July 9, 1837; Caroline, Nov. 7 1839, died Nov. 18, 1840; William H., born Nov. 14, 1841; Alpheus J., Feb 28, 1845; Byron F., Feb. 12, 1847; Sarah I., July 16, 1850 (married Mr. Wright, conductor on C. & N.-W. Ry). Has served thirty years on School Board; Side Supervisor two terms; Assessor one term and Road commissioner two terms; attends M. E. Church; Republican. Mr. Wood's father was Abraham, and his mother was Mary Breese.
"The Janesville Gazette", Janesville, Wisconsin, Wednesday, Mar. 15, 1882, p1.
Milton Junction - Mr. Joel Wood, whose death was mentioned last week, was one of the oldest pioneers of this section. He removed to the State from Tompkins county, New York, in the spring of 1840, and with the exception of the first year or two has lived upon his farm, three miles west of the village, until his wife died some two years ago, since which time he has made his home with his son Alpheus. Mr. Wood was about 75 years of age at the time of his death and has nine children surviving him - seven boys and two girls, all grown to men and woman's estate, married and scattered throughout the States and Territories. Henry, a prominent lawyer, of Spencer, Iowa, was present at the funeral. The funeral services were held at the Methodist church, of this village, of which the deceased has for many years been a prominent member and class leader. The services were conducted by the Rev. Mr. Millar, of Milton.
"The History of Rock County Wisconsin", Chicago, Western Historical Company, 1879, p. 833.
Joel Breese Wood, farmer, Sec. 19; P.O. Milton Junction; born in Tompkins Co., N.Y., Feb 15, 1807; was educated till 1831, when he went to Orleans Co., N.Y., where he lived till he came to Wisconsin, May 16 1840; lived one year at Milton; settled on his present homestead on Sec. 19, in 1841, whch consists of 140 acres; the farm originally (his first purchase), was 260 acres, which he has divided between his sons. Married, Oct 21, 1826 Sallie Anne Butts, daughter of Michael Butts, born in Northampton Co., Penn., Feb 27, 1808; they have nine children living, two dead - Abraham Wood, born July 11, 1827, died June 5, 1830; Henry B., born Oct. 25, 1828; Wesley, Nov. 26 , 1830; Daniel, Feb. 6, 1833; Mary Jane, Aug 22, 1835 (who is the widow of J. C. Kidder); Lyman M., born July 9, 1837; Caroline, Nov. 7 1839, died Nov. 18, 1840; William H., born Nov. 14, 1841; Alpheus J., Feb 28, 1845; Byron F., Feb. 12, 1847; Sarah I., July 16, 1850 (married Mr. Wright, conductor on C. & N.-W. Ry). Has served thirty years on School Board; Side Supervisor two terms; Assessor one term and Road commissioner two terms; attends M. E. Church; Republican. Mr. Wood's father was Abraham, and his mother was Mary Breese.
"The Janesville Gazette", Janesville, Wisconsin, Wednesday, Mar. 15, 1882, p1.
Milton Junction - Mr. Joel Wood, whose death was mentioned last week, was one of the oldest pioneers of this section. He removed to the State from Tompkins county, New York, in the spring of 1840, and with the exception of the first year or two has lived upon his farm, three miles west of the village, until his wife died some two years ago, since which time he has made his home with his son Alpheus. Mr. Wood was about 75 years of age at the time of his death and has nine children surviving him - seven boys and two girls, all grown to men and woman's estate, married and scattered throughout the States and Territories. Henry, a prominent lawyer, of Spencer, Iowa, was present at the funeral. The funeral services were held at the Methodist church, of this village, of which the deceased has for many years been a prominent member and class leader. The services were conducted by the Rev. Mr. Millar, of Milton.
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