This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RMunns7272 Surnames: Plumb, Peck, Pixley Classification: biography Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.wisconsin.counties.lacrosse/2284/mb.ashx Message Board Post: >From "History of La Crosse County, Wisconsin", 1881, p. 784. City of La Crosse P. M. PLUMB, foreman of round-house, C., M. & St. P. R. R. Co., at North La Crosse; has been in his present position since Jan. 12, 1867. He is a native of Bridgeport, Conn., born Aug. 10, 1833, son of Joseph and Nancy (Peck) Plumb; came to Wisconsin in February, 1861, from Aurora, Ill., where he had resided seven years. Was in Portage City till June 12, 1867, when he came to La Crosse. He was married July 3, 1862, at Portage City to Miss Hattie M. Pixley, daughter of Bemus J. Pixley of that place. Has three children - Fannie, Jennie and Nellie. Has been Trustee of village two terms, Alderman, six years, and a member of the School Board, on second term. Has followed railroading ever since he was seventeen years old. [I am not related to this family and have no further information. I'm posting this as a service and hope it helps!] 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.