Biographical Sketch of

James Stone

Transcribed by Robert Schieber

Source: Memorial and Biographical Record and Illustrated Compendium of Biography of Citizens of Columbia, 
Sauk and Adams Counties, Wisconsin, published 1901 by G. A. Ogle & Co., Chicago, 1901, Page 704
 

For many years prior to his death this gentleman was a resident of Springville township, Adams county, where 
he operated an extensive tract of land and was remarkably successful.  H left a fine estate of seven hundred 
and twenty acres, which is now under the management of his widow and three sons, and bears every evidence of 
painstaking care in the labors about the place.  Mr. Stone was a striking example of what may be accomplished 
by persistent industry, and strict attention to business details, and at the time of his death he was one of 
the substantial men of his community, and respected by his large circle of acquaintances.
     
James Stone was born at Bridgewater, Lincolnshire, England, February 24, 1848, and was the son of a farmer.  
At the age of twenty-five years he came to America and located at Waukegan, Illinois, where he worked on a farm 
on shares.  He stayed about two years, and then moved to Springville township, Adams county, where he purchased 
a farm of one hundred and twenty acres, and by hard work and good management added to his possessions until he 
was the fortunate owner of seven hundred and twenty acres, about three hundred acres of which is under culti-
vation.  He was a cheese maker in his native land and had always cherished the idea of establishing a business 
in this country, but his untimely death frustrated his plans.  Mrs. Stone, assisted by her three sons, now makes 
a specialty of stock raising, including hogs and horses, and the estate furnishes a comfortable income.

Mr. Stone was married, November 13, 1876, to Louisa Knutsen, daughter of Knutsen and Carrie (Anderson) Knutsen, 
of Sken, Norway.  Mrs. Stone came to the United States in 1871, some years before her parents, who came after 
her marriage and made their home with her for about one year, when they moved to New Chester, Adams county.  
Her father died in March, 1892, and is buried at New Chester, and the mother survives him.

Six children, all of whom are at home, were born to Mr. and Mrs. Stone, as follows:  Henry, born September 15, 
1876; Carrie, born Auguust 27, 1878; Frank, born October 11, 1880; Lizzie, born August 21, 1882; Samuel, born 
December 7, 1884; and Mary, born June 12, 1888.

Mr. Stone passed from this life in Springville township, Adams county, Wisconsin, May 30, 1890.  His exemplary 
life and ability are well known to the people of Adams county, where he spent so many years, and they recognize 
in his name a gentleman whose unbiased mind and public spirit entitle him to more than passing mention.  He was 
progressive and his ideas were attended by a oneness of purpose which made him every man's friend, and he wielded 
an influence for good which was felt not only in his won township but throughout the county.


Transcribed by Robert Schieber






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