Lacrosse-Dodge County WI Archives Biographies.....Richardson, E. B. February 13, 1813 - February 16, 1872
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E. B. RICHARDSON (deceased), was born in Washington Co., Vermont, Feb. 13, 
1813. He came to Wisconsin about 1840, and to La Crosse Co. from Dodge Co. 
about 1853, and settled on Sec. 29, town of Burns. His wife was Sylvia Swett. 
Mr. Richardson was well known as a prominent and successful business man, and 
as an upright and worthy citizen. He began life in limited circumstances, but, 
by energy and industry and judicious management, he acquired a competency, 
including a beautiful home and valuable farm of about 500 acres. He was a 
prominent member of the agricultural society, and was Chairman of Town Board 
for several terms. He died Feb. 16, 1872; his wife died in November, 1871; 
they left nine children - five sons and four daughters. His son, Ira, who now 
resides at the homestead on Sec. 29, was born in Dodge Co. March, 1851; was 
married to Mary J., daughter of Ammon Darling.

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From "History of La Crosse County, Wisconsin", 1881, p. 846.

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