Biographical Sketch of
John Walton
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 693
Coyne, Henry, Pease, Stowell, Walton, Wells
For many years prior to his death the gentleman above named was a leading miller and land owner of Adams county.
He was the possessor of two of the best farms in the vicinity of Easton, and was also proprietor of the mill at
that place.
Mr. Walton was born in Lincolnshire, England, February 28, 1824. He emigrated to Hamilton, Ontario, when about
seven years of age, and resided there for some time. He was a miller by trade and built the mill at Olin,
Springville township, and had previously purchased the mill at Easton, which he owned at the time of his death.
He came into possession of a farm at White Creek and the farm near Easton, on which his son, Rufus, now resides.
He enlisted in the cause of his country, in Company K, Thirty-second Wisconsin Infantry, and served as lieutenant
during the Civil War.
Mr. Walton was married July 11, 1846, to Miss Mary Wells, of Hamilton, Ontario. Mrs. Walton lived three years
after their marriage, and left one son, Henry J. Mr. Walton married Julia A. Coyne, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin,
March 22, 1851, and her death occurred September 30, 1881, and she was laid to rest at Fall River. Ten children
were born of this union, six of whom survive as follows: Wallace B., now in Alaska; Marcus T., employed by
Great Northern Railroad in Hillyard; Rufus S., residing on the farm in Section 30, Easton township; Franklin M.,
of Ellendale, North Dakota, engaged in Milling; Charles W., residing in Milwaukee; Elgie J., bank clerk at Oakes,
North Dakota. Mr. Walton was married to Mrs. Emma Pease, April 21, 1883, who is now residing in Chicago.
Mr. Walton died at Easton, Adams county, Wisconsin. March 25, 1895, and was laid to rest at Fall River, Wisconsin,
where he formerly resided, and where several members of his family are buried. He was a man respected by all who
knew him, and whose words and deeds were of the highest character. He was a member of Friendship Post, No. 122,
G. A. R. He voted in accordance with his views of right and for the welfare of his fellow man, and stood staunchly
for the Republican party.
Rufus S. was the fourth son, and was born in Elkhart, Indiana, September 9, 1865, and came to Easton when about
six years of age. He attended school until he reached his majority, and assisted his father in the mill and on
the farm, which he continued to do until his father's death. He moved onto the homestead in the fall of 1898,
and has since engaged in the pursuit of farming.
Rufus S. Walton was married November 23, 1890, to Etta Henry, daughter of J. A. and Augusta (Stowell) Henry, of
Easton. Three children have been born to bless the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walton, as follows: Winifred, born June
16, 1893; Margie Belle, born October 12, 1897; and John Lester, October 9, 1899. Mr. Waltoin is a member of the
Modern Woodmen of America, White Creek Lodge. In political faith he is a Republican. He has been called upon to
serve in various township offices, and is ever willing to perform his duty faithfully and for the benefit of his
community. His home is one of refinement and his family circle is a pleasant one. He is one of the rising young
men of his county and already enjoys popularity and esteem.Transcribed by Robert Schieber
This site is maintained by Joan and was last updated April 2005
Click here to send Joan an e-mailBack to the Adams homepage
