From the book History of Walworth County Wisconsin, by Albert Clayton Beckwith, 
publ. 1912 - Page 548
 
WILLIAM PHOENIX, a cousin of Henry and Samuel F. PHOENIX, was born in Sussex 
county, New Jersey, March 17, 1793; was a farmer and teacher, and in time a 
retailer of general goods.  He wandered about western New York and northern 
Pennsylvania for a few years before settling at Perry, whence he came in 1836 
with his cousins to Delavan, and in 1837 became postmaster at that village.  He 
was once assessor and twice a member of the county board.  He died November 25, 
1855.  It seemed fore-written by the Fates that others should reap what these 
PHEONIXes had sown so well.  He had married at Milo, New York, July 18, 1818, 
Susan, sister of John BRUCE, of Darien.  Their children were Henry H., Mary A. 
(Mrs. Edwin BRAINARD) Samuel A., William A., John W.

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