From "History of La Crosse County, Wisconsin", 1881, p. 768. City of La Crosse JAMES KEVIN, City Weighmaster, is a native of County Tipperary, Ireland, born in 1823, son of James Kevin, who died in the old country. Mr. Kevin, Jr., came to America in 1851, lived in Milwaukee till 1858, and since then has resided in La Crosse. He was in the grocery and provision business from the time he came to La Crosse till he was appointed to his present position. He was Alderman of the Second Ward twelve years, and then resigned on removing from that ward. He was also County Coroner two years. He still owns two stores on the corner of Pearl and Third streets - one 20x40 and one 10x40; also, one store 20x24, on the rear of the same lot. [I am not related to this family and have no further information. I'm posting this as a service and hope it helps!]