GEORGE HUNTINGTON, farmer, Sec. 22; P. O. Platteville; was born Jan. 10, 1811, in Yorkshire, England, where his early life was spent as a farm laborer. He came to America in 1845, with his wife (formerly Ann Cooper) and three sons. Both Mr. and Mrs. Huntington were born near Goole, Yorkshire. He located in Platteville, where he resided until 1852, when he went with his family to California. Since his return, in 1856, he has resided on his present farm, now comprising 240 acres. There are now five children - James, John, George, Dennis and Thomas; the youngest were born in Platteville.

This biography generously submitted by Roxanne Munns.