From the book History of Walworth County Wisconsin, by Albert Clayton Beckwith, 
publ. 1912 - Page 531
 
JOHN JEFFERS was born in Lisburn parish, county Antrim, Ulster, in 1822; came 
in infancy to Oneida county, New York; married Flora Ann ARMSTRONG; came in 
1852 to Sharon, where he proved himself a useful addition to the muscle and the 
mind of the town.  He was a zealous member of the Agricultural Society, ready 
and able to talk, write and work in its interest.  In 1864 he was member of 
Assembly, elected as an independent candidate against Alanson H. BARNES.  In 
1871 he served for another session, having beaten A. W. COLE.  In 1872 he 
supported the Greeley ticket, and soon afterward became an out-and-out 
Democrat.  He died February 22, 1890.  He was a member of the Methodist church 
at Darien, a cheerful Christian, tolerant of many differences of belief, and 
kindly disposed toward all mankind.
 
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