John A. Thomas From History of Grant County, Wisconsin, 1881, p. 997 - 998.

TOWN OF WINGVILLE

JOHN A. THOMAS, druggist and Postmaster, Montfort; was born in Franklin Co., Penn., in 1844; his father died in Pennsylvania; John A. came to Wisconsin in 1860, though his mother, with the remainder of her family, had come to Grant Co. several years previous to that time. He was Register of Deeds for the years 1861 and 1862. He enlisted in the 31st W. V. I., and served three years. Was for seven of eight years a resident of Lancaster; he settled permanently in Montfort in 1873; in 1874, commenced business here under the firm name of Thomas & Billings; bought his partner's interest in the business in 1875; was appointed Postmaster February, 1873. He was married to Miss Lucelia Hess, born in Montfort; they have two children - Frank and Fern. Mr. Thomas is the present Twon Clerk of Wingville; has held that office for three years.

 


This biography generously submitted by Roxanne Munns.