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Surnames: Cameron, Dyer
Classification: Biography
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From "History of Grant County, Wisconsin", 1881, p. 1040.
TOWN OF MOUNT IDA
PETER H. CAMERON, farmer, Sec. 36; P. O. Fennimore; was born in Perth, Scotland; emigrated
to the United States with his parents in 1845, and settled in Grant Co., Wis., there being
a colony of brave Scots located here. He enlisted in the 7th W. V. I. Aug. 19, 1861, and
was in active service until by sunstroke he was disabled, and was discharged Oct. 17,
1862. Mr. Cameron was married Feb. 19, 1865, to Ellen E. Dyer, who was born in Grant Co.,
Wis., Sept. 19, 1843; she was a daughter of Abner Dyer. Mr. Cameron has four children -
Frank A., aged 14 years; Alice, 12 years; John, 7 years; Niel, the youngest, 3 years. Mr.
Cameron is a leading Democrat; has filled the office of Chairman of Board of Supervisors,
Assessor, etc.; he is a prominent member of the Masonic fraternity, and owns a valuable
farm of 244 acres, one of the best in the town.
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