Alfred W. Fenton, one of the first-born citizens of Whiteside County, and still a resident of the same, is a native of Fenton Township, this county, where he was born May 13, 1837. He is a son of Joseph and Elizaheth (Durell) Fenton. The township of Fenton was named in honor of his father, who was one of the very earliest settlers in the county, coming here in the fall of 1835, and locating first in Erie Township and afterwards moving to Fenton Township. The parents both died in the latter.
Alfred W. Fenton, subject of this biographical notice, was brought up to the calling of a farmer, to which vocation he has devoted the greater portion of his life. His days of minority were passed on the homestead farm, assisting in the labors thereon, and attending the common schools; and on attaining the age of majority he continued in the same vocation until about 12 years ago, when he moved to the village of Erie, and since which time he has engaged in' putting down drive wells and dealing in iron pumps; also in general teaming. He is the owner of one-fourth interest in the old homestead of 215 acres in Fenton Township.
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