Biography of Webster Bidwell
From HISTORY OF MADISON COUNTY
W. H. Beers [Chicago, 1883]
Page 988
WEBSTER BIDWELL, farmer, P. O. West Jefferson, son of Ephraim Bidwell, was born on the farm where he now lives March 28, 1853. He was raised to farm life, and, under the care of religious parents, he matured and received a common-school education. His parental roof was his home until his marriage, April 7, 1877, with Sarah, daughter of George Buswell, of this township. She was born in Jefferson Township in 1853. They settled on the farm where he now owns 163 acres of good land. He devotes considerable time to raising and feeding stock. He and wife have a family of three daughters, viz., Ada M., Minnie A. and Edith B.
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