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"History of Colorado", edited by Wilbur Fisk Stone, published by The S. J. 
Clarke Publishing Co. (1918)  Vol. II


p. 291-292



WILLIAM B. MIDDLETON.

	William B. Middleton, conducting business in Windsor as a 
furniture dealer and undertaker, was born in Coshocton county, Ohio, 
November 8, 1869, and is a son of John T. and Rebecca R. (Eaton) 
Middleton, both of whom were natives of Ohio. The father was a farmer 
by occupation and devoted his life to that pursuit. However, he served 
as postmaster of Windsor during President Cleveland's two terms. The 
family came to Greeley, Colorado, in 1870. Although he was in poor 
health, John T. Middleton was a man of very strong character, of high 
ideals and honorable purposes and was most straightforward in all of 
his business connections. During the Civil war he had served for three 
years and nine months with the cavalry forces under General McClellan 
but had to retire from the army on account of his health. He was 
wounded during one ot the smaller engagements and three bullets were 
left in his body, being never extracted. He died of heart failure and 
was laid to rest in Windsor. His widow is a sister of ex-Governor 
Eaton, one of Colorado's most distinguished and honored citizens. The 
family is connected with the Methodist church and Mrs. Middleton is 
most loyal to its teachings. She now makes her home in Eaton, where she 
has an extensive circle of warm friends. By her marriage she became the 
mother of seven children, namely: Felicia H., Laura L., William B., 
Altha B., Ben T., Clifford and Clyde M. All are married with the 
exception of Ben T.

	William B. Middleton acquired his early education in the public 
schools of Windsor and afterward went to Salt Lake City, where he 
remained for a few years, being there engaged in the hardware and 
implement business. He returned to Windsor about 1904 and in 1909 he 
embarked in his present business, opening an undertaking and furniture 
establishment. In both lines he has been very successful. He carries an 
attractive stock of furniture and his business methods commend him to a 
liberal patronage. He is thoroughly progressive and reliable in his 
dealings and he now ranks with the leading merchants of his town.

	In 1904 Mr. Middleton was married in Windsor to Mrs. Minnie 
Moore, a daughter of G. W. and Emma Briggs, the former a retired 
farmer. To Mr. and Mrs. Middleton has been born a son, George J., whose 
birth occurred August 7, 1905. Mr. Middleton is identified with the 
Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He has always been a great lover of 
music, is much interested in the art and is a member of the town band. 
He leans toward the political belief of the democratic party but 
generally votes for men and measures rather than for party. In all of 
his dealings he is just and straightforward and his many admirable 
traits"of character have won for him high regard.