From History of Walworth County Wisconsin, Vol. 1, by Albert Clayton Beckwith, publ. 1912 - Pages 727 - 730 GEORGE OLNEY KELLOGG. The present popular and efficient clerk of the circuit court, George Olney KELLOGG, of Elkhorn, has been one of Walworth county's well known citizens for over two decades, where he has sustained an envied reputation in business and public life. His energetic nature, strong determination, sagacity and capable management have brought to him success in life's arena where many of his compeers have been unable to attain more than a mediocre victory. He is a man who has, by his exemplary life in all its relations with his fellow men, earned the high esteem in which he is universally held. Mr. KELLOGG was born in Westmoreland, Oneida county, New York, February 18, 1859. He is the son of Charles Horace KELLOGG and Almira (OLNEY) KELLOGG, the father born in the same vicinity as was the subject, April 15, 1819, and in that county was also born the subject's mother on November 30, 1823, the daughter of James and Phoebe (SMITH) OLNEY, he born January 29, 1789, and she on January 6, 1792. The parents of the subject grew up in Westmoreland, Oneida county, New York, and there they were married on March 10, 1853. Charles H. KELLOGG devoted his life to farming. Politically, he was a Republican, and in religious matters a Congregationalist. His death occurred in Oirskany Falls, New York, October 13, 1893, and the death of his wife occurred on May 19, 1894. They were the parents of the following children: Charles Warren lived at Westmoreland, New York; Fannie Maria is the wife of John N. COLE and also lives in Westmoreland; Harriet E. is the wife of Charles Byron KEITH; Caroline S. died in girlhood; George Olney, of this sketch; and Willis James. The paternal grandparents of these children were Deacon Warren and Rhoda (CASE) KELLOGG, the latter the daughter of Caleb and Rhoda (MILES) CASE. Warren KELLOGG was born in New Hartford, Connecticut, finally moved to Trenton, thence to Westmoreland, New York. He was a carpenter by trade and was influential in church affairs for many years, being a deacon. He was the son of Abraham and Sarah (SEYMOUR) KELLOGG, the latter the daughter of John and Hannah SEYMOUR, and was born July 12, 1750. Abraham KELLOGG was born in 1750, and was the son of Abraham KELLOGG, Sr., and Sarah (MARSH) KELLOGG. She was the daughter of Jonathan MARSH, of Hartford. Abraham Kellogg, Sr. was the son of Capt. Isaac and Mary (WEBSTER) KELLOGG. The latter was born May 31, 1697, and she was the daughter of Joseph and Mary (JUDD) WEBSTER. Capt. Isaac KELLOGG was born in Hartford, Connecticut, January 17, 1697. He was the first representative from that town to the Connecticut Assembly, and was elected to that office twenty-three times. He was captain of the Fourth Company, of the Train Band. He was distinguished for piety, good judgment, firmness and ability as a magistrate. His descendants are now a small nation. Capt. Isaac KELLOGG's father, Deacon Samuel KELLOGG, was born in Hadley, September, 28, 1662, and he married Sarah MERRILL, daughter of Deacon John and Sarah (WATSON) MERRILL, of Hartford. Deacon Samuel KELLOGG's father, Lieut. Joseph KELLOGG, was baptized in Great Leighs, England, April 1, 1626. He came to America among the early settlers and lived at Farmington, Connecticut, in 1651. In 1659 he bought, for seven hundred dollars, a tract of land, now covered in part by the Advertiser building in Boston, which is now worth more than one hundred dollars per square foot. He was a pioneer in several towns, and was twenty-nine years in military service, being a lieutenant in a military company, and was in command at some famous fights with the Indians. He was the son of Martin KELLOGG, of Lights, Braintree, England, a weaver by profession. His father was Phillip KELLOGG son of Thomas and grandson of Nicholas, of Debden, in Essex. George Olney KELLOGG, the immediate subject of this sketch, grew to manhood in New York state, on a farm. When about twenty years old he began cheese making, which he followed for a number of years. In 1885 he bought a cheese factory in the town of Westmoreland and went into the business for himself, continuing there until the end of the year 1888, and the first of January 1889, he came to Whitewater, Walworth county, Wisconsin, and the first of April went to Grant county, this state, where he bought a cheese factory, remaining there until the fall of 1892, then returned to Whitewater and engaged in farming and gardening near that city until 1896. In 1897 he came to Elkhorn to take a position as deputy sheriff and turnkey, serving under F. A. McMILLEN, also under Seth H. HOLLISTER, remaining in this office four years. Later he was an assistant at the county farm for two years. In 1903 he returned to Elkhorn, and became deputy clerk under T. R. MORGAN and served as deputy until October 1, 1905, at which time Mr. MORGAN died, and the subject was appointed clerk to fill out the unexpired term. He was elected to that office in 1906, and re-elected in 1908, and was elected for a third term in 1910, and is still holding the office of clerk of the circuit court. While serving as deputy in that office he was also city marshal of Elkhorn. Politically, Mr. KELLOGG is a loyal Republican, and he takes much interest in public affairs, although he has never claimed to be a politician, he is always found willing to do his part in the county organization and, in fact, in furthering any movement looking to the general public weal. As a public official his career has been highly commendable and has elected the praise of all concerned, irrespective of party alignment. Mr. KELLOGG was married in 1889 to Margaret BARNS, daughter of Sylvester and Cornelia Celestia (PARKER) BARNS. Her death occurred in Whitewater, March 13, 1894, leaving one son, Amos, who was born November 15, 1890; he is now attending the State University at Madison. Mr. KELLOGG was again married November 15, 1900, to Esther Louise PURDY, daughter of Perry Lewis and Esther Ann (WILCOX) PURDY. She was born in the town of Lyons, between Lyons and Springfield. Her father was from Delaware county, New York, and her mother is still living, making her home with Mr. and Mrs. KELLOGG. A sketch of Thomas H. WILCOX and family appears on another page of this work. Mr. KELLOGG is a Mason, belonging to the blue lodge, chapter and council, and is a Knight Templar. He and his wife are members of the Order of the Eastern Star, as is also Mrs. KELLOGG's mother. Religiously, the KELLOGG family belong to the Episcopal church and are faithful supporters of the same. Submitted By: Carol (carolann612@charter.net)