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. 






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