David Wilkinson From History of Grant County, Wisconsin, 1881, p. 1017.

TOWN OF SMELSER

DAVID WILKINSON, dealer in general merchandise and proprietor of Big Patch Mills; born in England in 1832; came to America in 1844 and located in this town. In 1856, he married Isabella Harker, a native of England; born in 1834, and died in April, 1880; has two children - Elizabeth Ann and Ellen. Is a member of the Primitive Methodist Church. Mr. W. has held different town offices; has been Chairman one term.

 


This biography generously submitted by Roxanne Munns.