CHARLES G. VAN BUREN, merchant, firm of Johnson & Van Buren, Montfort. He was born in St. Lawrence Co., N. Y., in 1837; he came to Wisconsin in January, 1860. He lived in Iowa County until 1869, when he removed to Castle Rock, and engaged in the mercantile business. The above mentioned firm still continue the business at Castle Rock, Mr. Johnson having charge of the store at that place. They opened their store in Montfort in 1874. Mr. Van Buren removed here in the spring of 1879. He was married to Frances Leggett, born at Mineral Point. They have two children - Jesse M. and Florence.

This biography generously submitted by Roxanne Munns.