BIOGRAPHIES:  Robert C. FIELD, Sumner Township, Trempealeau Co., WI

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**Posted for informational purposes only. I am not related to the subject 
of this biography, nor do I have any further information on this family.

Robert C. Field, a sturdy pioneer of this county, was born in Cairo,
Greene County, N. Y., May 6, 1804, son of Robert B. and Sally
(Austin) Field.  He grew to manhood in his native State, became a
leading man in his community, and did distinguished service in the
New York Assembly in 1844.  In 1849 he came to Wisconsin, and located
in Richland County.  Here his former reputation preceded him, and 10
years after his arrival he was sent to the Wisconsin Assembly.  After
completing his duties at the State capital, he came to Trempealeau
County, and located on section 16, in Sumner Township.  As before, he
speedily became a leader among his fellows, and in 1874 he was sent
to the State Senate.  While conducting his farm, he bought and sold
cattle and also dealt in real estate.  He died Jun 16, 1876,
sincerely honored and mourned.  Mr. Field was married Jan. 1, 1837,
to Harriet M. Graham, who died a few months after their marriage. 
April 1, 1838, he married May Stoddard, who was born Nov. 3, 1815,
and died Jan. 2, 1901, a daughter of Neri and Triphena (Beebe)
Stoddard.  Mr. and Mrs. Field had seven children:  Harriet, who
married E. S. Hotchkiss; Stoddard, a prominent man of Osseo; Robert
D., Francis E., Horace A., Hiram H. and Mary E., who married C. D.
Van Hoesen.  All are dead except Stoddard.

-Transcribed from the "History of Trempealeau County Wisconsin,
1917," page 667.

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