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Rush BEARDSLEY - The subject of this paragraph was born
in Westmoreland, Oneida County, New York, May 20, 1824. He was
the second son of Levi and Mary Beardsley.
He removed with his father to Vernon, in the same county, in
1826, and from there he emigrated to Rock County, Wisconsin,
in June 1848. He arrived in Janesville with no means, and lived
there four years, during which time he earned enough to purchase
eighty acres of land, since which time he has made several additions,
and now has a splendid farm, where he resides. At the age of
thirty-two he was married to Miss Amanda M. Crumb, by whom he
has had five children, one of whom only - Miss Grace - is now
living. Mr. Beardsley was assessor of Johnstown Township four
years in succession, and chairman of the township board of supervisors
five years in succession, which latter position he still holds.
Though beginning work in a new country with nothing, he has been
reasonably successful in the acquisition of property. He is a
strong supporter of all religious and educational interests;
and, politically, supports the old Democratic principles. He
is a highly respected citizen. |