Bio: Gaylord, Eleazar (History)

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Surnames: GAYLORD ROBINSON WARD

----Source: 1891 History of Clark and Jackson Co., Wisconsin, pg. 288

ELEAZAR GAYLORD, a successful farmer of Jackson County, was born at Amherst, Massachusetts. In 1848 he moved to Medina County, Ohio, and in 1857 came to Jackson County, Wisconsin, locating in the town of Melrose, where he still resides, at the age of sixty-five years. On first coming to this State he invested his money in a sawmill, and later bought a little property, to which he added until he now owns 600 acres, in company with his son, Elsworth A. They carry on general farming and stock-raising of good stock. Their residence, which is built with all the modern improvements, is in section 20.

Mr. Gaylord was married June 26, 1849, to Edith Ward, who was born in Medina County, Ohio, June 23, 1828, the daughter of Rev. Jacob and Lucinda (Robinson) Ward. The father was a native of Connecticut, and the mother of Massachusetts, but after their marriage they went to Medina County, Ohio, where they resided until 1859, then removed to Melrose, Jackson County, where they remained till 1869. Both died in Melrose in 1869. Mr. and Mrs. Gaylord have had three children: Martha E., Martha J. and Elsworth A. The latter is a popular young man, has taken an active part in the Prohibition party, and is also a member of the Town Board. He is now engaged in running the egg business in addition to his other farm duties.