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- In 1861 he enlisted at Saratoga, NY in Company G, 77th New York Volunteer Infantry, as Sergeant; was in command of his company at Antietam, the other officers being all killed. Was discharged in 1863 on account of disability, caused by a wound received in same fight.
In 1864 he came to Wisconsin, located in Pensaukee County, and engaged as bookkeeper for the Pensaukee Company. In 1868 he went into the office of HARRISON, LUDINGTON & Company, in Menominee, Michigan, remained about three years, then moved to Kewaukee County, and engaged in business for himself for about nine years, milling and merchandising, then settled in Menasha.
He was married in Menasha 23 September 1875, to Miss Ida BATES, of Menasha. They have two children: Bartlett and Allen. Mr. FAY is a member of the A., F. & A. M.
Farmer, Section 9, P. O. Ahnapee [Kewaunee County]; is a native of Warren County, New York; came to Chicago in 1865, then to Little Sturgeon, Wisconsin, where he had general charge of Mr. GARDNER's business. Held this position four years. In 1869, removed to Menominee Michigan. Was employed as bookkeeper for LUDINGTON, WELLS & VAN SCHAACK Company for about two years. He was also agent for the Goodrich steamers. Afterward engaged in the mill business. In 1872, came to Kewaunee County. He, with Mr. DECKER, built the pier and carried on a general store, doing a business of over $50,000 a year. This store and pier has since been abandoned. He now owns his farm where he resides, consisting of 160 acres land. Mr. FAY has held the office of Circuit Court Commission
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