JOHN HIER,farmer, Sec. 13; P. O. Fair Play; has 125 acres of land; probable value, $5,600. His politics is Democratic; he is of the Roman Catholic faith. Has held the offices of Assessor, term of 1862, Chairman of the Board two years (1865), Town Treasurer for four years, and has been Chairman for many years. Was born in the county of Wexford, Ireland, in 1830; immigrated with his father, four brothers and three sisters, in 1852. Married Margaret Williams; they have four children - Ellen G., Henry P., Mary F. and Celia V. Came to Wisconsin before the days of railroads; marketed all his produce in Galena, Ill.; commenced mining and found a great quantity of lead on the Williams land; owned one-third interest in the mine; put engines on mines, which did not prove a paying investment.

This biography generously submitted by Roxanne Munns.