P. A. DAGGETT & SON, loan and insurance agency, Muscoda. Pliny A. Daggett was born in Massachusetts in 1843; came direct to Wisconsin in 1856, and located in Iowa Co., where he engaged in farming up to the time of moving to Muscoda, and engaging in the insurance business, which was in 1873. His business has gradually increased to its present mammoth proportions, viz., $10,000 per year. His duties became so arduous, he was obliged to take his son, Floyd L. Daggett, into partnership with him in 1880. They represent twelve of the best fire and life insurance companies in the county, and make a specialty of loans on farm mortgages. By square dealing and strict attention to business they justly merit their constantly increasing business. P. A. Daggett was married in Iowa Co., to Miss Margaretta L. Floyd. Her father was one of the earliest settlers of Iowa Co., having moved there in 1832. They have one son - Floyd L., born in December, 1862. He has held the office of Assessor for two years; was the clerk of the first high school in Muscoda, and took an active part in organizing the same. Is a member of A., F. & A. M., of which lodge he is Master for the second term. Is also a member of the I. O. O. F., and was installed as Noble Grand Jan. 14, 1811. He has always taken an active part in all matters pertaining to the welfare of the place. He is Democratic in politics; is a self-made man.

This biography generously submitted by Roxanne Munns.