Bio: Hardison, Duncan (History - 1821)

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Surnames: HARDISON STEENLEY COON

----Source: 1891 Bio. Hist. Of Clark Jackson Co., Wisconsin, pg. 201:

DUNCAN HARDISON, a representative citizen of Jackson County, Wisconsin, was born in Ft. Steenley, Canada West, February 20, 1821. He received his education in Canada, and in 1836, at the age of fifteen years, came to the United States and was employed at $6 per month in a grocery at Buffalo, New York. After that he went before the mast on lake vessels, serving first as cabin boy, then as cook, afterward as mate, and finally as master. During his experience on the lakes he saw rough times, and was in many a heavy gale. He came to Jackson County and settled in section 26, Garden Valley Township, where he still resides. Previous to his coming here he bought eighty acres of wild land, which he has since cleared up and developed into a fine farm. His buildings are in first class condition, and everything about the place indicates prosperity. When he came to this county Mr. Hardison had only $100, and all that he now has is the result of his own unaided efforts.

The subject of this sketch has been twice married. By his first wife, whom he wedded in 1850, he had four children. His present wife, nee Mary A. Coon, was born in Livingston County, New York, in 1861. Five children have been born to them, only two of whom are living. Mr. Hardison is a Republican.