Biographical Sketch of

James Lawn

Transcribed by Suzanne Folk for the Marquette Co WI Pages


Source: Portrait and Biographical Album of Green Lake, Marquette and Waushara Counties, Wisconsin, 
published 1890 by Acme Publishing Co., Chicago, Pages 396- 397


Dr. James Lawn, a practicing physician of Kingston, Wis., was born in Oneida County, N. Y., Oct. 27, 1850, and is 
of Irish descent. His parents, Hugh and Jane (Duncan) Lawn, were born in the north of Ireland but they were descended 
from Scottish parentage. Their marriage was celebrated in their native land, and in 1849 they crossed the Atlantic 
to America, settling in Oneida County. In 1955, when our subject was a lad of five years, they came to Green Lake 
County, and located on a farm on section 32 in the town of Kingston, where they made their home for many years. They 
were parents of three children-James of this sketch; Jane, wife of Dayton A. Sweasy, who is living on the old homestead; 
Annie, wife of E. Englehart, of Columbia County, Wis. The death of Mr. Lawn occurred in April, 1886, and was deeply 
deplored by his many friends as he was held in high regard by his many friends as he was held in high regard by all 
and was one of the leading citizens of the community. He was reared in the faith of the Presbyterian Church, but 
afterward joined the Methodist church and in politics supported the Republican party, having united with that party 
on its organization, though previous to that time he had been a Democrat.

On the completion of his literary studies, our subject determined to devote his time and attention to the study of 
medicine, that he might make that profession his life work. He was reared to farm life, but tiring of the monotony 
inherent to that calling, he resolved to engage in some other occupation or profession. He began reading under the 
direction of Dr. Meacher of Portage, Wis., and afterward attended lectures at the Bennett Medical College of Chicago, 
from which he was graduated with high honors in the class of 1873. He then embarked upon his professional career in 
Kingston, where he remained until 1876, when he removed to Wyocena, Columbia County, where the succeeding ten years 
of his life were passed. At the expiration of that time, he again returned to Kingston, where he is devoting his 
entire time to the duties of his profession. He possesses studious habits and takes a just pride in keeping abreast 
of the times. From the beginning his practice has steadily increased and his patrons place great confidence in his 
skill and ability. He is a member of the Columbia County Medical Society, is which he held the office of Censor for 
three years. He is not only well informed on matters pertaining to his business but is well versed on the leading 
issues of the day and is a valued citizen.

The Doctor was married in Kingston in 1875, the lady of his choice being Miss Isabella Peters. Unto them have been 
born two children, Lillith and Ella May. The family hold a high position in the social world and is widely known 
throughout the community.






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