Biography extracted from History of Sauk County, Wisconsin Chicago: Western Historical Company, published 1880.

Reedsburg:

Alfred F. Scoon, farmer, Sec. 31; P.O. Loganville; born in Washington Co., N.Y., July 4, 1829; learned the cooper's trade in the East, and worked at it there; Mr. Scoon came to Loganville in the fall of 1856, after which he owned several farms and dealt considerably real estate; was also engaged in the hop business for a time. Jan. 15, 1864, he enlisted in Co. B, 12th W.V.I.; was mustered out of service in July, 1865, as a veteran reserve; was with Sherman in his march to the sea until he reached Atlanta, where he was taken sick; he was in the battles of Kenesaw Mountain, Resaca and other minor engagements. Mr. Scoon was first elected Justice of the Peace in 1858, and still holds that position, having held it continuously for the past twenty-two years, with the exception of one year, and also the time he spent in the army; he has been Assessor for two terms, and served as Constable for one term; Mr. Scoon in a Democrat; he owns a farm of 190 acres in Sec. 31. He has been twice married; first to Miss Emeline E. Strong, March 10, 1851; she died March 27, 1865; by this wife there were eight children, only four of whom are now living, viz, Frances F., now Mrs. Widger, born Feb. 1, 1852; Lyman S., July 23, 1859; D. W. April 12, 1862; and Emma E., April 3, 1864; Mr. Scoon was married the second time to Miss Louise C. Seamans, Nov. 21, 1865; she was born in Ashford Town, Windham, Conn., March 12, 1829. Mr. Scoon has an adopted son - John Duane - who was born Nov. 2, 1860. Mr. Scoon is a member of the Methodist Church.

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