“The History of Jefferson County, Wisconsin”, published: Chicago: Western Historical Company. 1879. W. D. STILES, farmer, Sec. 36; P.O. Lake Mills; born in Franklin Co., Mass., Dec. 26, 1830; came to Wisconsin in the fall of 1843; located in 1844, in Waterloo Township; engaged in farming and teaching school. Has held all the local offices. Married, at Waterloo, Wis., Nov. 7, 1855, Martha H. Hawthorn, of County Antrim, Ireland; have four children. Submitted by: Linda Pingel (LPingel@worldnet.att.net)