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D. A. NEFF, a farmer residing on section 1, Lewis Township, was born in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, June 18,
1851, son of A. L. and Mary Neff. He was educated in the district schools of Jefferson County, and at the early
age of thirteen years begal to show a spirit of independence by working out on farms. At first he received only
$8 per month, but his wages were gradually increased, In 1868 he came to Clark County, where be has since made
his home. He has had many years of experience in the lumber camps, working for himself and others, and in that
way accumulated a little start. In 1872 he bought his present farm in Lewis Township, which consists ok 160 acres.
By the expenditure of much time and hard labor he has cleared his land and has it under a fine state of cultivation,
He is regarded as one of the enterprising citizens of the township; he is a Republican and takes an active part
in politics.
Mr. Neff was married, July 11, 1878, to Agnes Carter, who was born in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, in 1853. She
attended school in Minnesota, is well educated, and taught several terms before her marriage. She is a lady of
much culture and refinement and is fond of reading. Three children have been born to them. Mr. Neff has been Town
Treasurer two years, School Trustee for eight years, and Chairman one term. He is the present Constable of Lewis
Township.
FROM:
Biographical History of
Clark and Jackson Counties Wisconsin
Lewis Publishing Company.
Chiago, 1891.
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