JOHN C. WOLFRAM, one of the younger members of the farming community of Rush Township, possesses those qualities of most value in perpetuating the reputation of a prosperous and progressive class of people, He is intelligent, active, industrious and temperate, and is rapidly taking his place among the leading men of this section. His career is watched with friendly interest by his neighbors and acquaintances, who bespeak for him all the success in life which his merit deserves.

Christopher Wolfram, the father of our subject, was born in the southern portion of faraway Prussia in 1812, and married Miss Mary Ann, a native of his own province. They continued residents there until in August, 1851, when they emigrated to America, landing in New York City and sojourning in the Empire State about one and one-half years. Thence they removed to La Fayette County, Wis., and for sixteen years were residents of New Diggings Township. The father then sold his farm, and coming to this county purchased improved land in Rush Township, the family settling upon it in April, 1869. The father died there Dec. 20, 1878, leaving a comfortable property, comprising a farm of 168 acres provided with substantial buildings. There were only three children in the parental family: Margaret, the wife of Martin Fiedler, of Rush Township; John C, our subject; and Philip, who is in Rush Township.

Mr. Wolfram, on the 1Oth day of February, 1885, took unto himself a wife and helpmate, Miss Elizabeth Wetzel, who was born in Guilford Township, this county, Nov. 19, 1850. Of this union there have been born two children, a son and daughter—Frank S. and Mary Josephine. Mr. W. politically, supports the Democracy, and with his estimable wife is a member of the Catholic Church, attending services at Apple River. He has held some of the minor offices, and in public, as in private life, discharges all his obligations in that faithful and intelligent manner which insures him the esteem and confidence of all who know him. subject pays much attention, having fine herds of well-graded stock.

Mr. Weir has an attractive, cosy home, presided over by one of the best of wives, who looks well after the comfort of her household. Mrs. Weir's maiden name was Nancy Wilkinson, and she was born in this county in 1846, being a daughter of the late William and Jane (Guthrey) Wilkinson, natives of Ohio a

Transcribed by Christine Walters - Portrait and Biographical Album of Jo Daviess and Carroll Counties, Illinois (1889)