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


MICHAEL CUNNINGHAM, Deputy Sheriff; was born in Hollowell, 
Steuben Co., N.Y., Sept. 17, 1842.  He is a son of Patrick Cunningham, 
who came with his family to Milford, Jefferson Co., Wis., in 1846.  
Patrick Cunningham was engaged in farming until he retired from active 
life, in 1865.  He died Aug. 17, 1879, his wife, Nancy, died Nov. 4, 
1848.  The subject of this sketch was engaged in farming pursuits until 
he enlisted Aug. 12, 1862, in Co. D, 3d W.V.C.  Nov. 25, 1862, he was 
wounded at Cincinnati Ark.; seven months afterward, he was appointed 
Hospital Steward, and served in that capacity until he was mustered out 
at St. Louis June 19, 1865; he then returned to Jefferson Co.  He was 
married at Richwood, Dodge Co., Oct. 9, 1865, to Mary Woods.  Mr. 
Cunningham was in the employ of the American Express Company, at 
this point for nine years (he was transfer clerk for that company for a 
period of four years and a half).  He carried on city express business for 
two years.  Appointed City Marshal in 1876.  He was for a year and a 
half with S. E.  Randall, dealer in agricultural implements.  Jan. 6, 1879, 
he was appointed Deputy Sheriff, which position he now holds.


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