JOHN THOMSON, retired farmer, Sec. 25; P. O. Montfort; was born in Scotland July 7, 1794; he came to America in 1832; he was for several years engaged in gold mining in the Eastern part of Virginia; he removed from Virginia to Illinois where he resided about three years; he came to Wisconsin and settled near Platteville in 1840, and engaged in farming; he settled on his present farm about 1847. He was married in Scotland to Mary Nes, they lived together fifty-five years; she died November, 10, 1875; has had five children, four of whom are living - David (resides in California), Thomas (deceased), Grace (widow of James Sandemon), Mary (now Mrs. Henry Gilfry), and Margaret (now Mrs. Robert Chandler).

This biography generously submitted by Roxanne Munns.