BIOGRAPHIES: Roderick ELWELL, Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, WI

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R. ELWELL, farmer, Eau Claire, was born in Oleonte, Otsego Co., N. Y., 
June 22, 1833; came to Eau Claire in 1857; taught school three Winters, 
milling Summers; was clerking for L. W. Farwell two years, then book-keeper 
for Daniel Shaw & Co. until 1864.  On his return from the army he returned 
to Shaw & Co.'s, and was with them eight years.  He enlisted in August, 1874, 
in Co. K (new company), 5th Wis., as private; was mustered out as orderly 
sergeant in June, 1865.  Married in Eau Claire, June 9, 1861, to Martha 
Boree, of that place.  They have four children, of which survive Lucy, 
William Willis and Etta May.  He belongs to the orders of I. O. O. F. and 
Temple of Honor.

--Taken from "The History of Northern Wisconsin containing an Account of its
Settlement, Growth, Development and Resources; An extensive Sketch of its 
Counties, Cities, Towns and Villages, Their Improvements, Industries, 
Manufacturies; Biographical Sketches, Portraits of Prominent Men and Early
Settlers; Views of County Seats, Etc."  Chicago:  The Western Historical
Company.  A. T. Andreas, Proprietor.  1881.  Page 321