GEORGE BARINGHAM, miner, Sec. 35; P. O. Beetown. The subject of this sketch, better known as old Jodie, was born in 1814, was a son of John and Margaret Baringham, with whom he lived until 22 years of age. He then emigrated to America, locating in the mining regions near Platteville, Wis., where he lived one year; then to Dubuque, Iowa, for one year, when, returning to Platteville, he lived there but a short period; then to Red Dog Diggings, near Potosi; then to Beetown, where there were but three families living at that time. He soon struck a large mine known as the "Long Range" lead, which drew the attention of miners, and in reality made the town; he also struck the "Jodie" lead at Muscalonge. He married, in 1849, Rosanna Converse, a daughter of Samuel Converse; has seven children - John, Margaret, George, Melvina, Rosa and Samuel. He has 60 acres of land, valued at $1,000. He has been Road Overseer one term. Greenback in politics.

This biography generously submitted by Roxanne Munns.