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


JAMES DUNSTONE,  farmer, Secs. 35 and 36;  P.O. Oak Hill; born in 
Somersetshire, Eng., Feb. 14, 1834; came to America in December, 
1855, locating in Palmyra, where he was in business in the warehouse; 
he settled on a farm in Waukesha Co. in 1864, and on the farm he now 
owns of 140 acres in 1870.  Married Miss Ann Hooper in November, 
1860, who died May 10, 1862, leaving one son - Harry J.  Mr. Dunstone 
married Miss Elizabeth Dawe in November, 1864; they have four 
children - Martha J., Clarissa L., Mary O. and Elizabeth A.  Mr. D. is 
Independent in politics and liberal in religion, supporting all creeds 
alike; is also a member of Palmyra Lodge No. 68, A., F. & A. M.  He is 
one of the progressive farmers in his section.


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