Hi Listers.. An index to the biographies in the History of Barron County, 1922, and others previously submitted are available at the following: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/wi/barron/bios.htm Simeon Brown, the developer, and for many years the proprietor of Eastwood Farm in Arland Township, was born in Vernon County, Wisconsin, Nov. 6, 1861, son of George W. and Abbie (Adams) Brown. The parents, who were among the early settlers in Barron County, are now deceased. Simeon acquired his education in the district schools in Vernon County, and subsequently worked for and with his father. During that early period he had his youthful ambitions of carving out a modest fortune, and as a first step thereto bought a small piece of land in Clinton Township,, Barron County, which he later sold. In 1890 he bought 80 acres in Arland Township, this county, located in Section 1, on which he erected a set of log buildings. Later he purchased 110 acres in the same section, putting up a set of modern buildings and naming the farm Eastwood. This place was his home until his death on April 26, 1921. During his active career he was engaged in mixed farming and dairying, keeping high grade Guernsey cattle with a pure bred sire, and his practical knowledge of all branches of agriculture, together with his diligent application to business, placed him finally in a position of comfortable independence. His character as a man was one that commanded the respect of his neighbors, and he proved himself a useful citizen, serving several years on the school board, also as town treasurer, and as a member of the Arland Township board. He was a consistent attendant of the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which his family are members, and belonged to that class of men who, when they pass away leave a void in the community not easily filled. Mr. Brown was married July 27, 1898, in Barron, Wis., to Eva Knowlton, who was born in Wabasha, Minn., Jan. 31, 1871, daughter of Jason and Laura (Shirtlaff) Knowlton. Her parents are now deceased. The children of Mr. and Mrs. Simeon Brown, all now living, were born as follows: Margaret E., July 25, 1899; Laura M., Dec. 19, 1901; Myron L., March 9, 1903; Abbie A., Sept. 24, 1905, and Esther G., Oct. 10, 1910. Since her husband's death Mrs. Brown has continued to operate the farm with the assistance of her son, Myron L. The place is well improved and the Browns are among the respected and prosperous families of Arland Township. --Taken from: History of Barron Co., Wisconsin, H. C. Cooper, Jr., & Co., 1922, pg. 897.