RACINE BELLE CITY OF THE LAKES AND RACINE COUNTY WISCONSIN-ILLUSTRATED

VOLUME II Record of Settlement, Organization, Progress and Achievement

FANNY S. STONE Supervising Editor CHICAGO:
THE S. J. CLARKE PUBLISHING COMPANY 1916
Contributed by Diane Kaye


John Fletcher
John Fletcher, a well known farmer residing on section 18, Raymond township, has spent his entire life in Racine county, for he was born in that township on the 16th of June, 1858, and has resided here continuously since. His parents, Richard and Martha ( Dawson ) Fletcher, were both natives of England but emigrated to the United States in early life and were married in Raymond, Racine county, Wisconsin, October 25, 1847. The father took up a tract of government land in Raymond township, met with success in his farm operations and was the owner of one hundred and forty acres. He practically witnessed the entire growth and development of this section of the state, as he came here in pioneer days and, like many other early settlers, his first home was a log cabin. He died upon the old homestead honored and respected by all who knew him. He was a republican in politics and his wife was an earnest member of the Congregational church. They had three children: Mary, who is now the wife of Thomas Jacobsen, a resident of North Dakota; John, of this review; and Ellen, who died a number of years ago.

John Fletcher is indebted to the district schools of this county for the educational advantages he received. He early became familiar with farming and has always resided upon the old homestead in Raymond township. After his father’s death he purchased the interest of the other heirs and is today the owner of a well improved and valuable farm. In early manhood he was united in marriage to Miss Christina Smizer, of Raymond township, who died in 1907, leaving no children.

Mr. Fletcher has never taken much interest in politics but always supports the republican party and never withholds his aid from any enterprise which he believes will prove of public benefit. He is a progressive and up-to-date farmer and has the respect and confidence of the entire community.