WILLIAM S. COATES, farmer, Sec. 34; P. O. Boscobel; born in Philadelphia, Penn., but removed when a child with his parents to Indiana, where he engaged in farming. In 1836, came to Platteville, Wis., and there followed farming and mining until 1856, when he moved here, where he has always resided since. Owns 120 acres of land, all the improvements upon which have been made by himself. Has been a member of the Town Board several years, and has held a number of school offices. Was married in 1842 to Miss Cynthia Cain; she was born in Tennessee. They have five children - two sons and three daughters; Jefferson, the eldest son, died Jan. 27, 1880, aged 37 years.

This biography generously submitted by Roxanne Munns.