John Pepper From History of Grant County, Wisconsin, 1881, p. 933.

TOWN OF BOSCOBEL

JOHN PEPPER, live stock, Boscobel; born in Mineral Point; when about 2 years old came with his parents to Lancaster. His father soon after was elected Sheriff, and held this office two terms. He also opened a hotel and ran it till his death, which occurred in 1842. At the age of 15 he was employed as clerk for D. T. Parker; held this position five years. In 1854 he went to California; remained a few months, returned to Lancaster and started business with Col. John B. Callis; carried this on about two years. Mr. Parker then opened a store at Boscobel, and bought the Barnett House; ran it about six months. Soon after he and Mr. Hildebrand bought two-thirds interest in this store. The firm became Parker, Hildebrand & Pepper; continued until 1865. He then engaged in live stock and grain a short time; Jan. 1, 1869, was employed at book-keeping for Parker, Hildebrand & Co.; held this position till 1873. He then resumed the grain and live-stock trade, which he continued till April 1, 1879, when he sold out his warehouse to Parker, Hildebrand & Co. Since then he has been engaged in the live stock business.

 


This biography generously submitted by Roxanne Munns.