BIOGRAPHIES: Anthony PECORE, Dallas, Barron Co., WI ************************************************************************ USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. Submitted by: Vic Gulickson 18 October 2004 ************************************************************************ Anthony Pecore, living in a pleasant home in Dallas Village, and owning two good farms in the township, is one of the leading men of this part of the county. He has served actively in numerous public offices, and has fulfilled with honor every trust that has been imposed in him. He was born in the Province of Ontario, Canada, Aug. 8, 1864, the son of Joseph and Mary Anna (Ward) Pecore, who brought him to Dallas Township in 1871. Before coming here Anthony had attended the Canadian schools, and after his arrival he continued his education in the schools of Dallas Township. He learned farmingfrom his father and for some years remained on the home place. In 1884 he bought 40 acres, in 1885, 80 acres, and in 1892, 80 more acres, all in the same section. In 1888 he put up a good set of buildings and in time got 125 acres cleared up. There he lived for fifteen years, operating and developing the farm, and successfully carrying on general farming and dairying. In 1903 he bought some lots in the village and built a beautiful modern home, where he has since lived, continuing, however, to operate the farm. In 1915 he purchased the Amdall Farm, so called, in Section 14, Dallas Township. In 1918 he put up a fine dairy barn there. It is furnished with the Louden equipment and other modern fixtures. An electric light plant has been installed for both house and barn. This place is occupied by the son-in-law, Vinton M. Beggs. When Mr. Pecore moved to the village he put up a flour and feed store which he operated until 1920. In 1917 he bought a potato warehouse which he is still managing. He has probably had as active part in the upbuilding of Dallas Village and vicinity as any man living here, and has served in public offices for many years. In 1887 he was elected clerk of Dallas Township and served seven years. In 1894 he was elected assessor and served three years. In 1897 he became chairman of the town board. As such he did the town excellent service, and also had his first experience as a member of the county board. In 1901 he was elected a member of the county board from Dallas Village. In that capacity he has served with much credit at intervals for fourteen years. It is worthy of note that he was the first man to represent Dallas Village on the board after the village was incorporated. At various times he has also served as a member of the village council. He has taken stock in several local enterprises and for several years was a director in the Oak Grove Farmers Mutual Insurance Co. Mr. Pecore was married May 9, 1888, at Chetek, Wis., to Jessie Babcock, who was born in Chautauqua County, New York state, June 9, 1866, the daughter of Charles and Charlotte (Walker) Babcock. Mr. and Mrs. Pecore are the parents of three children. Alma M. was born March 11, 1890, and is the wife of Vinton M. Beggs, already mentioned. Elsie R. was born Oct. 11, 1892, and is the wife of John Randall of Dallas Township. Isla F. was born Nov. 13, 1901, and is a stenographer in the Curtis Hotel at Minneapolis. --Taken from: History of Barron Co., Wisconsin, H. C. Cooper, Jr., & Co., 1922, pp. 830-831. © All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm