WI BIO - Dane Co - KINGSLEY, George P.
Biographical Review of Dane County, WI. Chicago: Biographical Review Pub. Co. 
1893, Vol II, pp 493-494

Dr. George P. KINGSLEY, a successful clairvoyant physician, engaged in 
business in the city of Madison, Dane County, WI, for seven years, was born 
in Cass County, MI, more than fifty years ago [before 1843], and lived in MI 
until he came to WI. Dr. KINGSLEY came of New England parentage, his father 
and mother having been born in MA, where they were reared and married, coming 
in the early 1830's to Cass County, MI. When the family came to Cass County, 
the country was very wild, and Indians and wild game occupied the land. 
After some twenty years of residence in Cass County, in 1884, the entire 
family moved to Dane County, WI, and settled on a farm in Springfield 
Township, which is still in the possession of our subject.

In 1852 the father of Dr. KINGLSEY crossed the plains to CA, but returned in 
a year, and the following year the family removed to WI. In 1878 the father 
was taken to FL by his son, the Doctor, in the endeavor to prolong his life, 
but the attempt was useless, the father died there on 26 Feb 1878, aged 72 
years. His wife [Harriet Priscilla (BURKE) KINGSLEY] followed him five years 
later, dying in Dane County, WI, aged 70 years. Mr. and Mrs. KINGSLEY were 
members of the Universalist Church for many years, but died in the full faith 
of the spirit life in man.

George P. KINGSLEY was raised on a farm, and received there the training that 
gave him his superb physical constitution, which is admired and the envy of 
all who see him. He advocates a more general physical training of the youth 
of the present century, claiming that if they received a proper amount of 
exercise there would be fewer invalids, and the death rate would be much 
smaller. If Dr. KINGSLEY is a specimen of what physical exertion will do, 
then he is entirely correct in his views and will meet with plenty of 
support. He claims that physical exercise should be introduced into the 
schools.

Dr. KINGSLEY became interested in clairvoyancy in connection with his 
profession, and now is one of the firmest believers. People swarm to his 
pleasant office at No. 518 State Street [Madison, WI], to seek his advice and 
aid, and he is always able to assist those who call on him for relief. The 
Doctor gave some attention to his farm in connection with his practice while 
at Springfield [Springfield Township, Dane County, WI], where he left a 
record that may well be envied by any one in the profession, for his skill, 
both as a physician and a clairvoyant. His magnetic power is very great, and 
he uses it to alleviate the pain and distress of others.

Dr. George P. KINGSLEY was married in Dane County, WI, to Sarah J. TOWNE, who 
was born in IL and came to Dane County, WI, with her parents when four years 
of age. She was educated in the State University at Madison, and is a smart 
intelligent lady, who has borne her husband two children: Sarah L., the wife 
of H. J. PARKS, resident of Lodi [Columbia County], WI; and George A., at 
home, a student in the university. The Doctor is the owner of a nice home 
and office in Madison, and other valuable property in Springfield Township, 
his former home. His practice is continually increasing, and he is regarded 
as very successful. Few men have the power of making friends and retaining 
them as has this gentleman.

Submitted by Cathy Kubly