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


JAMES WEBSTER,  merchant and Postmaster, Oak Hill; born in 
Yorkshire, England, Feb. 12, 1832; came to America in 1853, locating in 
Knox Co., Ohio; from there, he went to Richland Co., Ohio; was in 
business with his brother; removed to Bloomington, Ill., and was in a 
woolen-mill; came to Wisconsin in 1865; farmed and dealt in stock in 
Green Co. several years; located in Oak Hill in 1869, where he keeps a 
general country stock of goods, and is doing a good business.  Mr. 
Webster married Miss Alice S. Suttleworth, of Richland Co., Ohio, Sept. 
21, 1860; they have four children - William, George E., Mary E. and 
Alice S.  Mr. W. has always been a Republican; he was appointed 
Postmaster in 1870.  Has led a busy and useful life, and is known as a 
successful and reliable business man.


Submitted by:  Linda Pingel  (LPingel@worldnet.att.net)