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


N. S. HEBARD,  farmer, Sec. 31;  P.O. Hebron; born in Shaftsbury, 
Bennington Co., Vt., Sept. 26, 1812; came to Wisconsin in October, 
1842; located on the farm he now owns of 127 acres; also owns eighty 
acres in Palmyra; he pre-empted his land, built a log cabin, and began 
life as a Jefferson Co. pioneer, and is closely identified with its early 
history.  Married Miss Phebe Pardee, of Sullivan, Feb. 15, 1846; she 
died Jan. 29, 1848.  Mr. Hebard married Mrs. Catherine Perry, of 
Palmyra, Feb. 25, 1849; they have eight children - Burtis, Paul, Joseph, 
Giles, Ellen, Lillie, George and Samuel.  Mr. Hebard is an advocate of 
the old-time Democratic principles; was elected Road Commissioner in 
1844; served seven years; has been Chairman and member of the Board 
of Supervisors several terms; he is one of the pioneer farmers of 
Jefferson Co., who made his choice of location and, by remaining upon 
it, has made a good home for himself and family; his children were all 
born upon the homestead, and are all residents of Jefferson Co.


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