J. C. FLANAGAN, grocer, Platteville; is a native of Huntingdon Co., Penn., born in 1838, and came to Platteville in 1862; he enlisted in February, 1863, in Co. K, 44th W. V. I., and served till the close of the war as Sergeant of the company; after his return from the army he worked at Blacksmithing three years and at painting about six years; since April, 1875, he has been engaged in the grocery business. He was married in 1868 to Miss Mary R. Covell, daughter of E. W. Covell, a native of Madison Co., N. Y., who came to Platteville in 1842, and resided there till his death, Aug. 28, 1878, at the age of 66. Mrs. Covell, whose maiden name was Rebecca Kendall, is still living in Platteville at the age of 75. Mr. Flanagan has three children - Jennie B., Susie C. and George L.; one son, Carlos, died Feb. 5, 1877, at the age of 4 months.

This biography generously submitted by Roxanne Munns.