From the book History of Walworth County Wisconsin, by Albert Clayton Beckwith, publ. 1912 - Page 490 WILLIAM AYRES BARTLETT, son of Joshua BARTLETT and Mrs. Martha (MARTIN) PHOENIX, and half-brother of Henry and Samuel F. PHOENIX, was born later than 1800. He married Mary Ann, daughter of Ichabod BRAINARD and Mary CLEVELAND, and sister of Cyrus BRAINARD. She was born about 1804 and died May 29, 1857. Mr. BARTLETT was a member for Walworth of the territorial legislature of 1843- 4. He seems to have moved from Delavan after 1857. Submitted By: Carol (carolann612@charter.net)