RICHARD BUGGINS, Postmaster and merchant, Mt. Ida; was born in Staffordshire, Eng., Feb. 28, 1824; emigrated to the United States in 1848, and settled in Grant Co., Wis., in 1855. Was married to Harriet Walson. He has filled the offices of Justice of the Peace, Constable, Clerk of Schools, and is at present Postmaster. Is a Radical Republican. Is a member of the Baptist Church. Owns a nice property in the village of Mt. Ida. Adopted Mary Gilder when 4 years of age, who is now the wife of F. M. Simonds.

This biography generously submitted by Roxanne Munns.