S. T. BASYE, retired; P. O. Washburn; was born in Illinois, near Jacksonville, Oct. 24, 1826; came to Wisconsin in 1836, with his parents, who died in Grant Co.; bought 40 acres of land in 1847, and farmed three years, then sold and engaged in teaming for seven years in Platteville; then bought 160 acres of land; there he remained for twelve years, when he sold and engaged in business in Washburn, and continued until 1878. His wife, Mary E. Hull, a native of New York, born Feb. 15, 1829, came to Wisconsin in 1846, with her parents; her father died in Wisconsin; her mother resides with a son in Illinois at the age of 88. They were married in 1847; they have four children - Fannie A., now Mrs. J. A. Brown, of Richland Co., Wis.; Ella S., deceased; Ida May, now Mrs. F. W. Cushman; Hattie F., deceased. Owns 200 acres of land, also town property. Member of I. O. O. F., and Past D. D. G. M.; also a Good Templar. Has been Clerk eight years, and is now holding the office. Taught school two winters. Member of the Methodist Church (Recording Steward). In politics, Republican. Delegate to the Lay Conference, held in La Crosse in October, 1879. A man generally interested in the moral affairs of the community; also Notary Public for six years.

This biography generously submitted by Roxanne Munns.