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


WILLIAM L. HOSKINS,  merchant, Lake Mills; born in Erie Co., 
Penn., Dec. 24, 1828; came to Wisconsin in June, 1858, locating at Lake 
Mills, and engaged in mercantile business.  In 1871, was elected to the 
State Legislature; re-elected in 1872; has held various local offices.  
Married in Pennsylvania, in November, 1858, Philenna Hutchins, of 
Pennsylvania; has three children.


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