BIOGRAPHIES: Ira G. BILLS, Augusta, Eau Claire County, WI

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IRA G. BILLS, farmer, and agricultural implements, Augusta.  Came to Wisconsin 
in 1848; located at Fox Lake, Dodge Co., where he resided with his parents.  
Came to Augusta in 1856, and has been farming since.  He also taught school for 
five years, and clerked in a store several years; also worked as book-keeper for 
W. W. Railroad; and has been dealing in agricultural implements four years -- 
two years alone and two years in company with Austin Chrisler.  Was Supervisor 
of town of Otter Creek, for 1873, '74 and '75, and Town Clerk for two years, 1876 
and '77.  Chairman of Board of Supervisors in 1880, of town of Bridge Creek.  Born 
in Canada, 1844.  Was married at Augusta, April 19, 1869, to Ella G. Perkins, born 
in Canada.  They have four children -- Clara V., Chrissie E., Ella M., and 
Nellie M.

--Transcribed from the "History of Northern Wisconsin," The Western Historical 
Company, A. T. Andreas, Proprietor, Chicago, IL, 1881. page 339