From the book History of Walworth County Wisconsin, by Albert Clayton Beckwith, 
publ. 1912 - Page 541
 
ASA LEWIS MAXON, JR., was born in Rensselaer county, New York, May 5, 1802; 
lived in Madison and Jefferson counties between 1825 and 1853; came to section 
27, Walworth, and bought a large farm.  His wife was Julia Ann READ (1823-
1897).  He died May 5, 1882.  Four sons were named; Edgar Read (1823-1907) 
married Emily Wilson, daughter of August ROGERS; Henry J. (1826-1892) married 
Phoebe HOWLAND; Francis W. (1805-1887) married Mary L. COLBURN; Dr. Joseph S. 
married Anna, daughter of Anson GOODRICH.
 
[Transcriber's note - obvious error in that 
mother and son are listed as born in the same year.]

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