Biographical Sketch of

John Lovejoy



Transcribed by Joan Benner 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 402 - 403 John Lovejoy, who is numbered among the pioneer settlers of Green Lake County, Wis., was born in Orford, N. H. on the 19th of December, 1802, and in that city grew to manhood, acquiring such education as the common schools of that day afforded. He chose for a helpmate through life Miss Ruth Leonard, a native of the same county, where they both resided until 1835, when they removed to Whitby, about thirty miles from Toronto, Canada, where they continued to make their home until the autumn of 1848; at that time they came to Green Lake County, and settled on section 29, in the town of Mackford, but after residing there for seven years, they became residents of Dodge County, in 1865. To Mr. and Mrs. Lovejoy were born four children who grew to mature years--John M. is now engaged in farming and merchandising in Redfield, Spink County, S. D.; Luther Naham, who enlisted in a Minnesota regiment and served with honor throughout the war is now living in Aurora, Brookings Co., S. D.; Augusta is the wife of Putnam Ferrington of Buffalo County, Wisconsin; and Edwin S. completes the family. In the month of August, 1854, Mrs. Lovejoy was called to her final home. She was a member of the Methodist Church, a consistent Christian and a kind and loving wife and mother. Mr. Lovejoy was again married in 1857, when Caroline M. Peck became his wife. By their union one child was born, a son, Frank W. Mr. Lovejoy was a leading citizen of this county during its pioneer days and his history is largely identified with the upbuilding, progress and development of the community. He wa sone of nature's noble men and was a faithful member of the Methodist Church. In early life he supported the Whig party, but at its dissolution became a warm advocate of the Republican principles. Edwin S. Lovejoy, youngest child of John and Ruth Lovejoy, was born in Canada on the 23rd of December, 1837, and has been a resident of Wisconsin during its entire existence as a State. In a log school house he became familiar with the rudiments of education, but outside of that his advantages were limited. He was reared to manhood under the parental roof but in 1863 began making a home for himself. On the 5th of April, 1863, he was united in the holy bonds of matrimony with Miss Mary Wilson, who was born in Yorkshire, England, May 16, 1842. Her parents, Peter and Tabitha (Steel) Wilson crossed the Atlantic to America in 1850, and settled in Green Lake County. Five daughters completed the family circle of Mr. and Mrs. Lovejoy--Adella is now the wife of J. W. Currier of Woodville, Platt Co., Nebraska; Emily is the wife of M. L. Hubbard of Mondova, Buffalo County, Wisconsin; Jennie M. is a teacher of recognized ability in the schools of this county; Matilda and Irene are yet at home. Mr. Lovejoy is accounted one of the leading farmers in the town of Mackford and is numbered among the valued citizens of the county. He has held various local offices, the duties of which he discharged, with credit to himself and to the satisfaction of his constituents. No trust has ever been reposed in him that has not received his careful and faithful attention, whether it was of a public or private nature. In political sentiment he is a Republican.

Transcribed by Joan Benner for the Marquette Co WI Pages

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