Untitled From the Biographical Record of the Counties of Rock, Green, Grant, Iowa and Lafayette, Wisconsin, publ. 1901- page 670

GEORGE A. CALLAWAY, an energetic and hustling farmer of the town of Harrison, Grant county, has won a very commendable position in the world by industry, honesty and a general spirit of fair play. He works hard, and gives good measure, and he expects as much in return. He is well spoken of by those who know him best, and may fairly be said to be far advanced on the highway to success.

Mr. CALLAWAY was born in Platteville, Wis., in January, 1854, son of John and Elisabeth CALLAWAY, both natives of England, being the sixth son of their family. He grew up under the fostering care of his parents in their Wisconsin home. He is a farmer not only by heredity, but more largely by choice, as he feels it is the noblest and freest of all occupations. Mr. CALLAWAY and Miss Lucy POLAND, daughter of H. and Lorinda (PHILIPS) POLAND, were married March 17, 1875. Her parents were old-time pioneers in Grant county. Mrs. CALLAWAY was born June 19, 1855, and grew to womanhood in the town of Lima, where she had the advantage of good schooling, and became a very scholarly and accomplished young lady. Mr. and Mrs. CALLAWAY moved to the old farm after their marriage, and devoted themselves to its management and the tender care of Mr. CALLAWAY's parents. In 1883 he purchased the Obed JONES farm, in the town of Harrison, and has either erected or remodeled all the farm buildings, so that they conform to modern notions as to what is needed on the farm for comfort and welfare of the farmer and the rapid performance of farm labor. Mr. CALLAWAY owns a well-appointed rural estate of 173 acres. He and his wife have had nine children: Willie, born in Platteville, in 1876, is unmarried, and living at home. Mabel L., born in Platteville in 1879, married Fred SCHRODER, and lives on a farm in the town of Ellenboro. George Viola was born in the town of Harrison in 1885. Archie C., born in 1889, died when four years old. Clement W. was born in 1890. Edna G. was born in 1892. Della and Stella, twins, died in infancy. Clarence died in infancy. Mr. CALLAWAY is a Republican, has held the office of supervisor two terms, and is a member of the board at this writing. His wife and family are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and he takes an active part with them in church work. He belongs to the Order of Foresters in Platteville, and is a genial and companionable good fellow wherever met.




This biography generously submitted by Carol Holmbeck