Charles Henry Dawes

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From The Converse Family Published in 1905 Vol 1 Page 113

They live in PIttsville, Wisconsin and have had four children.

Birthdate is either 1852 or 1853
History of Wood County 1924 Page 668 & 669
Charles H Dawes, a pioneer of Wood County , Wisconsin, retired after a useful career. Charles was 13 years olds when he accompanied his parests from New York State to Waterloo, Wisconsin. After finishing school there he worked in a flour mill until the family moved to Wood County in 1876. Here he helped to clear the land and endured all the hardships of pioneer life. In course of time he bought 65 acres of wild land, which he has since cleared and which is now operated by his son Ernest. Mr. Dawes is now living practically retired on the 65 acres above mentioned, which he himself farmed successfully for many years. The place is well stocked with Holstein cattle and is a finely developed farm. From time to time Mr. Dawes has taken an active part in public affairs. For nine years he was clerk of his school district, and he was one of the U. S. Census enumerators for the census of 1900, at which time the town of Wood consisted of the present towns of Wood, Dexter, Hiles and Cary, which made a large stretch of country for him to cover. Many places had to be reached on foot through dense forest, while to-day automobiles drive past the doors of the same places.

Charles married Laura A. Gardner on 26 May 1880 in Cape Vincent, Jefferson, New York U.S.A.. Laura (daughter of Henry Gardner and Maria) was born on 26 Mar 1855 in Cape Vincent, Jefferson, New York U.S.A.. [Group Sheet]

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From The Converse Family Published 1905 Vol 1 Page 113

Birthdate April 12, 1881

From History of Wood County Wisconsin 1924 Page 669

Birthdate noted as April 12, 1881

As a boy he attended district school in his home locality and helped his father on the farm. He subsequently spent two years farming in New York state and four years as an employee in a piano factory in Rockford Illinois and has since been farming in Wood County. He now lives on his own farm across from his father's and farms both.

Earnest married Laura M. Potter on 03 Jun 1915 in Wood Township, Wisconsin U.S.A.. (daughter of D. Potter and Mattie) [Group Sheet]

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From The Converse Family Published 1905 Vol 113

Birthdate may be 4-10-1885




From History of Wood County Wisconsin 1924 Page 669

Lewis is farming in Dakota.

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Died in Seattle Washington ??
No grandchildren

From History of Wood County Wisconsin 1924 Page 669

Amos who is a railway mail clerk, lives in Seattle Washington. (this may be for the wrong person)

Amos, who is now superintendent of cement plant at Tridant, served 18 months in the U. S. Military during the World War (I)

Floyd married . Unknown [Group Sheet]

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From History of Wood County Wisconsin 1924 Page 669

Reslo died of an accidental death January 31, 1920 being crushed beneath a wagon box.