WI BIO - Lafayette Co - ROY, John B.

History of La Fayette County, Wisconsin. Chicago: Western Historical, 1881, p 
727

John B. ROY, dealer in hardware and house furnishing goods, Main Street, 
Darlington, Darlington Township, Lafayette County, Wisconsin, was born 28 
January 1849 in Shullsburg [Town 1 North, Range 2 East, Lafayette County, 
Wisconsin]. He grew up and attended school there [Shullsburg]. In 1866 he 
went to California and remained there two years, returned in 1868, came to 
Darlington, and established his present business. He has since carried on 
the business, and has built up a good trade.

In October 1873, Mr. [John B.] ROY was united in marriage to Miss Dora 
METCALF, who was born in Wisconsin. They [John B. and Dora (METCALF) ROY] 
have had one daughter, Gertie, who is now deceased. Mr. ROY has held the 
office of City Councilman [in Darlington]. Fraternally he belongs to the 
Masons and to the Ancient Order of United Workmen.

Submitted by Cathy Kubly