From the book History of Walworth County Wisconsin, by Albert Clayton Beckwith, 
publ. 1912 - Page 638 - 639
 
CHARLES H. NORTH.  Those who belong to the respectable middle classes of 
society, being early taught the necessity of relying upon their own exertions, 
will be more apt to acquire that information and those business habits which 
alone can fit them for the discharge of life's duties, and indeed, it has long 
been a noticeable fact that our great men in nearly all walks of life, 
statesmanship, business, art, literature, military, and many other phases of 
our complex civilization to America, spring from the virile middle classes.  
This is not to be wondered at when we study the subject in its true light, for 
they have the best, purest blood, their ancestors having led more wholesome 
lives and been higher minded and more self-reliant, more willing to undergo 
such hardships as are always necessary to reach the coveted goal.  One of this 
worthy class is subject of this sketch.
 
Mr. NORTH was born on December 12, 1864, at Genoa Junction, Wisconsin.  He is 
the son of Frederick and Julia (KILLICUT) NORTH, the father a native of England 
and the mother of New York state.  The father was about ten years old when he 
emigrated to the united States, and he grew to manhood in New York and received 
his education in the common schools there, and there he was married.  He moved 
to Black Earth, Wisconsin, in an early day, and about 1858 came to Genoa 
Junction, buying a farm there which he operated successfully for about fifteen 
years, then moved to Geneva township, this county, and continued farming.  A 
few years later, he retired from active work and moved to Elk City, having 
accumulated a competency by a life of general farming, and he spent the rest of 
his days in Elk City.
 
Nine children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Frederick NORTH, two of whom died in 
infancy, namely: Melvin; Sarah is deceased; John; Ida; Carrie is deceased; 
Charles, Bertha.
 
Charles H. NORTH grew to manhood on the home farm and there he assisted with 
the general work when of proper age.  He received his education in the common 
schools of his home community.  He has devoted his life principally to 
agricultural pursuits, and is now the owner of a choice farm of one hundred and 
seventeen acres in Darien township, two and one-half miles west of the town of 
Darien.  He engaged in farming there about six years, finally selling out and 
buying a home in Delavan at No. 114 North Seventh street.  He now lives in 
Janesville, Wisconsin.  He has a pleasant home and has laid by a competency for 
his old age through his early industry and good management.
 
Mr. NORTH was married to Laura N. FOSTER, on December 25, 1886.  She is the 
daughter of Alro M. and Minerva (MAINARD) FOSTER, both natives of the state of 
New York where they spent the earlier years of their lives.  They became the 
parents of seven children, two of whom are now deceased, namely: Mrs. Lidia 
DAVIS, Edward, Madison, Mrs. Lilly HUEY, Laura N., wife of subject.  Mr. 
FOSTER's life work has been that of a carpenter and millwright.  To Mr. and 
Mrs. NORTH three children have been born, namely: Mrs. Ida RUTLEDGE, born 
September 17, 1900, died in infancy.
 
Mr. NORTH was reared in the Baptist faith, from which he has not departed.  
Politically, he is a Republican, and he is a member of the Loyal Americans.

Submitted By:  Carol
(carolann612@charter.net)