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


JAMES McCALL, farmer, Sec. 23 and 22; P.O. Ixonia Center; born 
May 7, 1833, in Caledonia, Livingston Co., N.Y. came to Wisconsin 
with parents in 1842, and located near Waukesha.  In 1844, his father, D. 
H. McCall, bought eighty acres of government land in Ixonia Township, 
Jefferson Co., and moved on to it in the spring of 1845; in 1848, bought 
sixty-three acres from J. S. Rockwell; in fall of 1845, built a block-
house, being the first settler on the west side of the river and east of 
Pipersville.  In 1849, a hotel and store was built on Mr. McCall's land - 
the former did a large business till the railroad passed; the latter, Mr. 
McC. bought and turned into a residence for his family.  In 1873, James 
McCall built the present brick house.  He now owns 181 acres of land.  
Married Miss Mary Gilshen, of Ixonia Township, Oct. 1, 1861, and has 
five children - Daniel J., Alice J., Agnes, Hugh and Mary.  He has been 
Postmaster of Ixonia Center since 1871.  Is a member of Oconomowoc 
Lodge, No. 133; Chapter, No. 42, A.F. & A.M.  Mrs. McC. is a member 
of the R. C. Church.




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