FRANKLIN LYSTER, cabinet-maker and undertaker, Jamestown; was born in Illinois Nov. 5, 1828; he has 10-28/100 acres of land; probable value, $1,500. Public offices held by him: Justice of the Peace for fifteen years; Assessor seven years; was census enumerator in 1880; County Supervisor, and at present (1881) is County Coroner. Married Hannah Nehimire, who was born in Germany; they have eight children - Henry L., Frank M., Albert N., Mary C., Ellie H., Fannie F., John C., Maggie E. Settled in Jamestown, Wis., in March, 1856. In politics, Republican.

This biography generously submitted by Roxanne Munns.