ED. DICKINSON, farmer, Sec. 9; P. O. Patch Grove; was born in Patch Grove, Grant Co., Wis., Aug. 7, 1843; his parents were natives of Massachusetts, who came to Wisconsin in 1838, and settled at Cassville and went into business; he died June 22, 1877; his mother died Dec. 4, 1870, leaving a family of four children - Sarah, now Mrs. Thomas; Charles, on the homestead. Edward owns 100 acres of land finely improved; has made what he has by his own industry. His wife, Martha Bryan, a native of Patch Grove, Grant Co., Wis., a daughter of William and Cynthia Bryan, who came in 1835, and settled at Patch Grove, Wis.; she was born May 11, 1846. They married Nov. 9, 1870; they have had two children - Harley, born Aug. 14, 1872; John, born May 27, 1878. In politics, Republican; in religion, liberal believer. Has held the office of Constable several times.

This biography generously submitted by Roxanne Munns.