Philo Dempsey From History of Grant County, Wisconsin, 1881, p. 984.

TOWN OF FENNIMORE

PHILO DEMPSEY, retired farmer; P. O. Fennimore; is one of the early settlers of the town of Fennimore; was born in the town of Brutus, Cuyuga Co., N. Y., June 24, 1814; he removed to Alleghany Co. in 1831; in 1844, came to the town of Fennimore, and entered a farm in Sec. 13; this farm he still owns. His wife was Miss Lydia Walker, born in Massachusetts in August, 1820. Her father removed his family to Grant Co. in 1844, but he first came to the county in 1840. Mr. Dempsey's parents died at his residence in Fennimore. Mrs. Dempsey's father died in California; her mother died in Grant Co. Mr. and Mrs. Dempsey have had six children, five of whom are living - George P., Silas H., Charles S., Robert W. and Similde; lost fifth child, Mary Edna. George P., now a resident of Mason City, Iowa, was a member of Co. K, 12th W. V. I.; enlisted in fall of 1861; veteranized at the expiration of his time, three years, and served till nearly the close of the war, when he was discharged for disability. Silas and Charles were members of 38th W. V. I.; the latter was severely wounded, losing a part of one hand. Mr. Dempsey was the first Town Treasurer of Fennimore; was member of Town Board twelve years; Chairman of Board one term.

 


This biography generously submitted by Roxanne Munns.