Bio: Cole, William Alson (1923)

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Surnames: Cole, Heathcote, Murgatroyd

----Source: History of Wood County, Wis. (1923) page 550

William Alson Cole, a respected citizen of the village of Vesper, who was formerly engaged in farming in Sigel Township, was born on his parents' farm in this township, Aug. 1, 1878, son of Alson and Margaret J. (Heathcote) Cole. His early education was acquired in the district schools of his neighborhood. Later he attended the public schools of Fond du Lac for six years and was for one year a pupil in a public school in Chicago. He also worked one year in Chicago, after which he returned to the home farm in Sigel Township, where he followed general farming and dairying until 1912. He then removed to Vesper and erected the fine brick residence in which he now lives. In July, 1907, while still on the farm, he accepted a position with the state as deputy state game warden, in which he has served ever since. He has also served several years as clerk of the school board. Mr. Cole is a popular member of Wis. Rapids Lodge, No. 128, A. F. & A. M.; the Equitable Fraternal Union, the Royal Neighbors and the Modern Woodmen of America. A man of good moral and social standing in his community, both he and his wife are active in the affairs of the village. Mr. Cole was married Nov. 28, 1901, to Maude E. Murgatroyd, who was born in Springfield, Wis., Aug. 28, 1883. Of this union three children have been born: Guy H., Oct. 24, 1905; Winona Joy, Jan. 11, 1909; and Margaret S., July 7, 1915.