Johnson W. Gage was born in Addison county, Vermont, in 1818, came to Prophetetown in 1839, where he has resided ever since. He has held the office of Towhship Assessor for fifteen years, and School Director for years. Mr. Gage married Miss Emily Williams in 1842. Their children Oakman C., living in Prophetstown; George, who married Miss Josephine Cox and lives in Iowa; and Nathan, Charles, Elizabeth, Dell, Joseph K., Rector, Lucy, and Sarah, all of whom are living at home.
Bent & Wilson History of Whiteside County
