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Surnames: Barber, Gwin, Le Clair, Wells
Source:----Transcribed from the "1881 History of Northern Wis.", by Janet Schwarze
Biography of J. C. Gwin
J. C. GWIN, Postmaster and dealer in general merchandise, Loyal, born in Erie, N.Y., April 25, 1839, and when old enough attended Springville Seminary, coming west in $62, to Black River Falls; while there, clerked for J. V. Wells, in the hardware business ; then, going into partnership with A. Le Clair. in the hardware business, and is now running a branch store for the firm, opening in Loyal in 1873. A sad accident occurred in 1880. His store building and stock were destroyed by fire. He then opened in the building that he now occupies. He married, in 1869, Miss Etta Barber, of Black River Falls. They have two children, Esther E., aged nine years, and Katie M., aged six. Mr. Gwin has served as Town Treasurer, and has been Postmaster since he came to Loyal.
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Bio#2: Gwin, John C. (25 Apr 1838 - 1897)
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Surnames: Barber, Gwin, Harrison, Malta, Parkinson, Roebuck, Scott
----Source: "Clark County, Illustrated" by Saterlee, Tifft & Marsh, 1890
JOHN GWIN
Born in Erie County, New York, in 1838, where he lived until he was twenty-three years of age. In 1861 he came to Black River Falls, Wisconsin, where he was married in 1870 to Miss Etta Barber. They came to Loyal, Clark County, in 1871, where they still live. Mr. Gwin has been engaged principally in the mercantile business since he came to this county, running a general store in the village of Loyal. He was the village postmaster from 1872 until 1886, and has been town treasurer for nine successive years.
1860 Census Canton, St
Lawrence, New York, United States
Household
Thos L Harrison Male 28 New York
Susan W Roebuck Female 50 New York
Azippa S Roebuck Female 21 New York
Mary M Roebuck Female 15 New York
Julia Malta Female 22 New York
Bridget Scott Female 25 Ireland
Richd Parkinson Male 40 Ireland
Jno Gwin Male 22 New York
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