Lacrosse County WI Archives Biographies.....French, Joseph 1821 - 
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JOSEPH FRENCH, farmer, Sec. 2; P. O. La Crosse; he was born in England in 
1821; in 1851, he came to the United States and to La Crosse; June 16, 1851, 
purchased land and commenced farming, which business he has followed to the 
present time. In 1843, he was married to Charlotte Rogers, daughter of Thomas 
and Martha Rogers, born in England in 1823; they have had ten children, six of 
whom are living - Martha, born Dec. 7, 1844; George G., May 4, 1849; Charlotte 
E., July 1, 1853; Joseph O., Nov. 21, 1855; Emily L., April 11, 1858; Robert 
R., Dec. 28, 1865. Mr. F. now owns 380 acres of land. Has been Treasurer of 
School District two years; is a Liberal in politics. Although 45 years of age, 
in 1865 he enlisted in Co. B, 53d W. V. I., and remained in service until 
discharged in August.

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From "History of La Crosse County, Wisconsin", 1881, p. 854 - 855.

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