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


B.B. SANBORN,  grocer and confectioner, Lake Mills; born at Littleton, 
Grafton Co., N.H., July 27, 1834; came to Wisconsin, October, 1855; 
located at Lake Mills; went to work at his trade of carpenter and joiner; 
in 1856, went to Whitewater, where he worked at his trade; in 1858, 
went to Richland Co., and engaged in same business; from there went to 
Green Co.  On May 7, 1862, enlisted in the 20th W.V.I.; went into active 
service, and participated in all the battles with the regiment.  Was 
mustered out of service Aug. 10, 1865, returning to Lake Mills, and 
resuming his former occupation; in 1870, went into the cabinet and 
furniture business; in 1877, started his present business.  Has been Clerk 
of the School Board, Town Clerk, member of the Village Board, and is 
now President of the same.  Married, at Lake Mills, Sept. 1, 1857, Mary 
J. Foster, of Steuben Co., N.Y., daughter of William H. Foster, one of 
the early settlers of Lake Mills.  Mr. Sanborn has three children.


Submitted by:  Linda Pingel