A. J. BUSS, marble dealer, Platteville. Has been in his present business in Platteville since the spring of 1870. He was born in Erie Co., N. Y., six miles east of Buffalo in 1847. His father, Abram Buss, came to Wisconsin with his family in 1854 or thereabouts, and settled in La Fayette Co., where he resided till 1873; then removed to Darlington, Wis., and remained there till his death Nov. 26, 1877, at the age of 72. Mrs. Buss died about seven months previous at the age of 73. Mr. Buss learned his trade in Mineral Point, and worked there till he came to Platteville. He was married in Plattevile, Aug. 18, 1874, to Miss Hattie E. Loofbourrow, and has two children - Mabel and Nellie.

This biography generously submitted by Roxanne Munns.