JOHN S. DEITZMAN, Sec. 13; P. O. Washburn; was born May 12, 1844, in Pennsylvania; came with his parents to Wisconsin in 1848; settled in the town of Mifflin; at the age of 21 years he left home and worked out, driving team for $18 per month, then rented a farm and commenced for himself, and continued to rent land for four years, then bought the farm where he now lives, which originally contained 186 acres, but has added to it until he now owns 400 acres; 300 is under cultivation and 100 in timber. Was married to Sarah Ann Miller April 9, 1865, who was born in Sullivan Co., Ind., March 25, 1839; they have eight children, viz., Anderson B., Charles W., Rosa A., Alice M., Elmer F., John A., Perley E., Lula S. Mr. Deitzman has been a member of the School Board eight years; has been a dealer in live stock, and is at present raising and feeding stock on his farm.

This biography generously submitted by Roxanne Munns.