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


S.S. KEYES,  cabinet maker, Lake Mills; born in Northfield, Vt., Aug. 
3, 1817; came to Wisconsin in 1848; went to work at his trade at Lake 
Mills.  In 1856, engaged in mercantile business.  In 1859, went to 
Madison, where he was employed as clerk in the post office.  In 1860, 
was appointed Postmaster at Lake Mills.  In 1863, went to Chicago, Ill., 
where he remained until 1867; has held several local offices; was 
commissioned by Gov. Dodge, during his administration, as Captain of 
rifles and promoted to Major.  Married, in Washington Co., Vt., Nov. 14, 
1838, Martha Boys, of New Hampshire; have five children - Charles A., 
born Nov. 11, 1839;  Eliza Z., Nov. 30, 1840;  Jennie A., Aug. 30, 1845;  
Norman D., Sept. 6, 1848;  Kittie H., March 2, 1851.  Mr. Keyes' father, 
Capt. Joseph Keyes, and family, were the first white settlers of Lake 
Mills; came there in 1837, having landed in Milwaukee in June of the 
previous year.


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