This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: MayorJoe Surnames: Williams, Green, French, Kenny, Davenport, Linde Classification: biography Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.wisconsin.counties.dane/5792.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Here's is some additional information from a 590 words biographical sketch from the "History of Dane Co, Wisconsin-1880": Sylvester B. Williams was born at Verona, NY on Jan 9, 1828. His father Daniel was a boat buider and built several locks on the Erie Canal. Daniel was married twice (1) Mary Wiliams, (2) Mary Green. Sylvester was married twice (1) Harriet French, of Verona, NY married in 1855, she died the spring of 1856 and (2) Sarah Kenny, married Oct 1858, she a native of New Jersey, and they had three children: James Leslie, Laura Augusta and Sylvester. James L married Matilda Linde, a native of Germany, and they have five children: Daniel, Robert, William, Sarah and Eunice. Laura A is the wife of Sidney Davenport and Sylvester died in infancy. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.