JOHN BISHELL, farmer, Sec. 15; P. O. Lancaster; born Feb. 8, 1819, in England; was a son of Richard Bishell. He left England at the age of 31, and located in La Fayette Co., Wis.; he followed mining for many years. He married, in 1853, Emma Blackburn, and moved to Grant County, near Beetown, where he has since lived; he has been School Treasurer for fourteen years. Has eight children living - Elizabeth, Lucy, Melissa, Amie, Meallie, Nettie, Edward, Frank, and two deceased. He owns 80 acres of land.

This biography generously submitted by Roxanne Munns.