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


D. D. CAPEN,  farmer, Secs. 23 and 24;  P.O. Oconomowoc; born in the 
town of Mansfield, Tolland Co., Conn., Oct. 4, 1820; his early life was 
spent in his native State, where he was educated; he was engaged in 
selling goods many years, in various Eastern States about seven years; 
came to Wisconsin in August, 1845, and settled on the farm he now 
owns, of 137 acres; it was Government land, covered with heavy timber, 
and Mr. Capen led a busy life clearing up his farm and making a home; 
he saw and experienced the usual privations of the early settlers, and has 
bought and sold much land since his first purchase.  Married Miss Eliza 
Warner July 14, 1845; they have four living children – Orlando E. and 
Leander E. (twins), Arthur J. and Ida.  Mr. Capen is a Republican; has 
been Supervisor, and took the first assessment in Concord, in 1846.  He 
sold his farm in 1876, but was obliged to take it again after a two years’ 
residence in Waukesha Co.  He has cattle, horses, hogs and the usual 
crops.


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