R. S. MORSE, Postmaster and dealer in drugs, medicines, paints, oils, stationery, groceries, etc.; P. O. Beetown; born in Maine in 1835; came to Grant County in 1855, and located in Beetown. Educated in Massachusetts, is an old Grant County school-teacher, having taught fifteen years in the county in an early day, has held the office of Town Clerk for a number of years; appointed Postmaster in 1874; all these positions he has filled creditably. Enlisted first in 1862, in the 20th W. V. I., and served one year; enlisted again in the summer of 1864, in the 43d W. V. I.; was with his regiment all through the war. Was married in 1859, to Miss Nancy Tindell, by whom he has six children, three sons and three daughters. Has always been in active business, and is a self-made man.

This biography generously submitted by Roxanne Munns.