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Daniel McKILLIPS - Born in Bradford, Orange County, Vermont,
on March 17, 1807. Is the second son of David and Resign McKillips,
who emigrated to Rock County, Wisconsin, accompanied by their
son Daniel, the subject of this sketch. Mr. McKillips was married
on the 1st day of January, 1831, to Almira, daughter of Harvey
and Phila Woodward, of Bradford, Vermont. They emigrated to Rock
County, Wisconsin, during the fall of 1837, where he bought a
claim of three hundred and twenty acres of unimproved land, which
is now under a fair state of cultivation, with a good house and
other necessary buildings. One-half of his land he afterwards
sold to his father. Mr. McKillips assisted in the organization
of Johnstown Township. Politically he is a strong advocate of
the principles of the old Democratic party; is a strong supporter
of all religious and educational interests. He came to the West
poor, but as a reward for his industry, close application to
business, and honest dealings, has been successful in acquiring
property, and is now comfortably situated; has a snug home and
surroundings, and ranks among the influential citizens of the
community in which he resides. |