This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: chase923 Surnames: West, Newberry, Akin Classification: biography Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.wisconsin.counties.walworth/2408.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: >From the "History of Walworth County, Wisconsin" (1882) under biographical sketches for the 'Town of Richmond', I find: O.L.West, farmer, Sec.19; P.O. Richmond; was born in Pulaski, Oswego Co, NY, May 15, 1829; he came to Wisconsin, July 4, 1845; made his home in Richmond, Walworth Co.; was married Oct 11, 1853, to Mrs. Lucy A. Newberry, widow of Simeon W. Newberry, and daughter of Edward Akin. Mr. West was engaged in farming; was also engaged with Gormley, Watson & Co., of Delavan, in the wind-mill business' this connection lasted about five years; for the past year he has been in the employ of George Esterly & Son, reaper manufacturers, of Whitewater, Wisconsin; Mr. W has served several terms as Justice of the Peace of Richmond. Mr & Mrs West had three children --- Addie L., who died in childhood; Edward W and Mary M. 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.