Surnames: BUTTON HORSWILL PEARCE

----Source: 1891 History of Clark & Jackson Co., WI, pg. 286-287

JEFFERSON L. BUTTON, a prominent citizen of Irving, Jackson County, was born in Onondaga County, New York, March 24, 1839, the son of John Button, who was born in the same State in 1806. In 1865 he came to Jackson County, Wisconsin, locating in the town of Irving, where he died at the age of sixty-seven years. He was a farmer by occupation, and politically was an Abolitionist. Our subject's mother, Emeline Soules, was born in New York in 1804, and died in this county, at the age of sixty-three years. They were the parents of nine children, viz: Louisa A., Albert A., Sarah E., Jefferson L., Sanford L., Myron B., John, Edwin and Eugene M., all of whom are still living.

The subject of this sketch, the fourth child, was reared and educated in his native county, and in 1861 enlisted in the late war, in Company H, Twelfth New York Volunteer Infantry, and participated in the hard fought battles of Bull Run and Big Bethel, besides many minor engagements. He was discharged August 5, 1862, after which he returned to Onondaga County and remained until 1863. In that year he came to Jackson County, Wisconsin, locating in the town of Irving, where he now owns 260 acres of land in section 32. He carries on general farming stock raising, giving his attention principally to the rearing of blooded stock. Politically he is a Republican, and takes an active part in political matters. He is very popular in the community where he resides, and has held public offices ever since he came to the county, being now chairman of the town.

Mr. Button was married December 3, 1865, to Jane E. Horswill, who was born in England, November 18, 1844, the daughter of William K. and Eleanor (Pearce) Horswill. Both parents were natives of England, and came to this country in 1848, locating in Marquette County, Wisconsin. In 1853 they came to Jackson County, and have spent their remaining days in Irving. The father was a farmer by occupation, and politically was a Republican. Mr. and Mrs. Button have four children, viz: Lenora E., Henry F., Frank L., Maud M.