GOODRICH, George
Commemorative and Biographical Record of Columbia, Sauk and Adams Counties, 
WI. Chicago: Ogle, 1901, p 281-282

George GOODRICH has resided in WI for more than 30 years. His farm is 
located in Lavalle Township, Sauk County, and was one of the first in the 
community. Through perseverance, honesty and industry Mr. GOODRICH has 
gained a comfortable competence. He was born in Orleans, Jefferson County, 
NY, in 1845, and was the son of Nelson and Catherine (SNELL) GOODRICH. His 
father was born in Jefferson County, NY, in Mar 1816, and his mother was born 
in Manheim Township, Herkimer County, NY, in 1816. Both reside on the farm, 
their home for many years, in Orleans, Jefferson County, NY.

Our subject was afforded liberal educational advantages, and made the most of 
his opportunities. He was an apt scholar and studious, and received good 
training. Until 20 years of age he resided at home [p 282] with his parents, 
and in Dec 1866 decided to turn his way westward, and accordingly came to WI, 
and after a few years spent in travel, located on his present farm, which 
comprises 150 acres. He worked with a will and in the labors of farm life 
took pleasure, and is today one of the well-to-do men of that community. He 
operates a steam thresher in connection with his farm work, and all machinery 
used in lessening labor incident to rural life is of modern make. His 
buildings are good, and he is surrounded by more than usual comforts.

Mr. GOODRICH was married 07 Jul 1872 to Emmerette GRAY, daughter of Samuel 
and Elizabeth GRAY. Mrs. GOODRICH was born in Vernon County, WI. One son 
has been born to Mr. and Mrs. GOODRICH, upon whom they bestowed the name of 
Nelson, named after his paternal grandfather. He was born 12 May 1873, and 
is at present working on the home farm.

Our subject is a member of Reedsburg Lodge, A. F. & A. M. He is a stanch 
advocate of temperance and the rights of the people, and is thoroughly 
conversant with the economic questions of the day. He has made a study of 
public questions, and is a forcible speaker, entertaining, and impresses upon 
his listeners his own convictions. He progresses with the world and keeps 
pace with the new discoveries and methods, and is a man whose work is in 
keeping with his ideas. He is more practical than theoretic, and adopts new 
methods only when their utility is clearly demonstrated.
Contributed by Cathy Kubly