John Bain Biography
As published in
"The City of Kenosha and Kenosha County Wisconsin: A Record of Settlement,
Organization, Progress and Achievement"
by Frank H. Lyman Vol. 2, The S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., Chicago, 1916.
John Bain is owner of one of the fine farms of Pleasant Prairie township, in the
midst of which stands a fine home surrounded by a beautiful lawn. Here he is
most comfortably situated, success attending his intelligently directed efforts.
He was born June 10, 1857, a son of Mathias and Margaret (Bowen) Bain. He was
educated in the common schools, dividing his time between the work of the
schoolroom, the pleasures of the playground and the labors of the home farm
during the period of his boyhood and youth. His training under his father's
direction well qualified him to engage in farming when he started out in life on
his own account. He has always been connected with general agricultural
pursuits, and is today the owner of an excellent farm property of one hundred
and twelve acres, although at one time he owned one hundred and sixty acres. He
has brought his fields under a high state of cultivation, raising the crops best
adapted to soil and climate, and to his place he has added all modern
improvements in the way of farm machinery and good buildings. He has large barns
and sheds, affording ample shelter for grain and stock, while the most
attractive feature of his farm is his splendid residence built in modern style
of architecture and supplied with all modern comforts and conveniences. Around
the home is a well kept lawn adorned with fine trees and flowers, and an air of
hospitality and good cheer pervades the place.
In 1888 Mr. Bain was married to Miss Annie Myers, a daughter of Joe Myers, and
to them have been born ten children: Matt, Mamie, Margaret, Daisy, Lewis, John,
Anna, Madeline, George and Clarence. Mr. Bain is identified with the Foresters
at Kenosha. He is a democrat in politics. For many terms he has served as member
of the school board, but the greater part of his time and attention have been
concentrated upon his business affairs which have brought to him well merited
success, because of his close application, his industry and his practical and
progressive methods.
Typed by: Marilyn Allis