MATHEW RIORDAN, farmer, Sec. 17; P. O. Woodman; born in Ireland; came to Boston, Mass., in 1850, thence to Maine; here he remained about six months, then came to Milwaukee; there he followed teaming about sixteen years, and hauled the first grain there that was hauled by team; in about 1866 he came to this farm; owns 440 acres, with a very comfortable house and other improvements; all this property he has accumulated since coming to Wisconsin, and is a self-made man. Married in 1847 to Mary Lynch; she was born in Ireland; they have eight children - four sons and four daughters.

This biography generously submitted by Roxanne Munns.