“The History of Jefferson County, Wisconsin”, published: Chicago:  
Western Historical Company.   1879.


JOHN BILLETT,  farmer, Sec. 14, 22 and 23; P.O. Whitewater; born in 
Somersetshire, Eng., Dec. 24, 1814; his early life was spent in England 
and he came to America in 1850; he located in Cold Spring, Jefferson 
Co., Wis.; resided twelve years on Sec. 23; settled on his present farm of 
248 acres in 1863.  Married Miss Lydia Gardner Feb. 3, 1847, who is 
now a resident of Whitewater.  The family came to America with just 
$50, and their success is the result of their diligence and foresight.


Submitted by:  Linda Pingel  (LPingel@worldnet.att.net)