WILLIAM L. McCORD, farmer, Sec. 12; P. O. Lancaster. Was born in town of Ellenboro, Grant Co., Wis., Feb. 8, 1847. He went to the oil regions where he remained twelve years, then returned to Wisconsin; rented land for about four years; then bought 160 acres of land with fine house, 16x32, with wing, 18x40, main part two stories; barn 30x40, 16-foot corners, basement, stable; a well-improved place. His wife, M. Emma Crabtee, born in Harrison, Grant Co., Wis., Feb. 23, 1855; they married Feb. 21, 1877; they have two children - Eula E., born Nov. 6, 1877; Laura E., born April 1, 1879. In politics, Democrat. Religion, Episcopal. Member of I. O. O. F., Lodge No. -. What he has he has made by his own industry. Mrs. McCord was a daughter of John Crabtee, deceased, who was born in England May 31, 1818. Came to America in 1840; located in Fair Play, engaged in smelting and mining; died Nov. 8, 1868. Her mother was Alice Mills, a native of England, born May 30, 1819, and married in the old country in the year 1837. They had a family of eleven children, eight are now living. Mrs. Crabtree resides with her daughter, Mrs. McCord.

This biography generously submitted by Roxanne Munns.