“The History of Jefferson County, Wisconsin”, published: Chicago: Western Historical Company. 1879. HAWLEY SMITH, farmer; P.O. Fort Atkinson; born in Onondaga Co., N.Y., in May, 1806; came to Wisconsin Sept. 15, 1840; purchased 280 acres of land of the Government, at $1.25 per acre, on Sec. 27, where he still resides. Married, Feb. 24, 1831, Lida M. Coats, daughter of David Coats; they have three children - Andrew, born Jan. 11, 1832; Alvira L., April 22, 1844; Mary E., Aug. 11, 1846. Liberal in religion; Republican. Submitted by: Linda Pingel (LPingel@worldnet.att.net)