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


GEORGE C. MANSFIELD, general merchant, Johnson’s Creek; born in Middlesex 
Co., Mass., May 26, 1837, where he was educated; in 1851, he went to Boston and 
thoroughly mastered all details in connection with mercantile business whilst serving 
four years with the noted house of Burr Bros. & Co., wholesale dealers in ladies’ and 
gents’ furnishing goods.  In March, 1856, Mr. M. moved to Wisconsin, and located 
in Milwaukee till 1857, when he went to Janesville and there worked for his father, 
who had preceded him three years, in a barrel factory; in March, 1860, Mr. M. took 
up his residence in Johnson’s Creek and established himself in business, first in a 
small grocery store, and has gradually extended his operations till he now transacts 
the largest business in this part of the county, dealing in dry-goods, boots and shoes, 
groceries, drugs, hardware, sewing machines and also operates largely in lumber and 
farm produce.  Married Miss Caroline Mosher, of Janesville, Oct. 15, 1859; she died 
in September, 1872, leaving three children – George D., Frederick C., and Grace R.  
Mr. M. married Miss Kittie Winnick, of Lake Mills, Oct. 15, 1873; they have three 
children – Frank, Philip and Flora.  He has been agent of the C. & N. W. R’y for ten 
years; has been Postmaster of Johnson’s Creek since 1864; is American Express 
agent; has served as Chairman of Supervisors three years and Justice of the Peace 
several times.  Is a member of Lodge No. 43, Masons.


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