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Frank P. Wilmot
Frank P. Wilmot, fire insurance agent, proprietor of circulating library, and dealer in books, Hartford; settled in the county in 1845; is the son of Francis and Catharine (Hammer) Wilmot; was born in the city of New York Oct. 16, 1838. When 7 years of age, he moved with his parents to Wisconsin, and, after spending a few months in the city of Milwaukee, moved to Town 10, Range 18, now Hartford, then a part of Milwaukee county. He received a common-school education, and began traveling through Wisconsin in the nursery business. Next engaged in the fire insurance, and, about 1876, engaged in the book agency business, which he has continued till this writing, having established a circulating library in connection with the latter business. He was married, Nov. 20, 1869, in the town of Plymouth, Sheboygan Co., to Miss E. L. Wright, daughter of E. F. Wright. They have two children-Wilmot W. and Frank Beatrice. In 1870, he moved to the village of Hartford, where he has since resided. His parents are still living on the old farms. His father, now aged 85, was born in France, and served many years as a soldier under Napoleon I, and participated in the battle of Waterloo.
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"History of Washington and Ozaukee Counties, Wisconsin," published in 1881 by Western Historical Company.