This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: MayorJoe Surnames: Williams, French, Kenny Classification: biography Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.wisconsin.counties.dane/5792.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: From: "A Biographical Guide to Forest Hill Cemetery, Revised & Expanded -2002": Chapter 18 is dedicated to farmers buried in Forest Hill Cemetery. The opening paragraph reads: " Among the most vital of Madison's early residents were the farmers who settled the surrounding countryside and supplied the growing city. They included Daniel Williams, whose Prospect Hill farm remained in the family from 1843 to 1991;" Here are the references as they appear: WILLIAMS, DANIEL (JANUARY 15, 1797 - JULY 18, 1876) and MARY GREEN (1802 - February 25, 1881) -SECTION 27. Williams built several locks on the Erie Canal before coming to Wisconsin in the 1840s and settling on Stoner's Prairie. In 1843 he started the Prospect Hill Farm. He was "a kind neighbor, a friend of the poor, and leaves a large circle of friends." WILLIAMS, SYLVESTER B. (JANUARY 9, 1828 - MARCH 8, 1920) and HARRIET E. FRENCH (1836-February 15, 1856) and SARAH A. KENNY (1838 - MARCH 1, 1898) - SECTION 27. Williams was in the lime kiln business, farmed, and bred livestock. He followed his father Daniel to Dane County in 1847, operated a lime kiln from 1853 to 1888, then bred livestock. He was one of the best horsemen in the area. Williams served on the town school board for seven years and was also treasurer of the town board. He belonged to the International Order of Odd Fellows. Harriet married Sylvester in 1855. Sarah and Sylvester married in 1859. Their son James was born in 1860 and their daughter, Laura A. Williams Davenport, was born in 1862. Laura lost a child in 1891; she wrote "Go to thy rest in peace and sweet be thy repose." She was eventually committed to the State Hospital for the Insane, unable to overcome her grief. 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.