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WILLIAM ROTHWELL. For many years Mr. Rothwell followed farming, steadily pursuing the “even tenor of his way,” and was classed among the substantial residents of the town of Fayette, Seneca County. His farm, which was fifty-five acres in extent, was well located in a fine agricultural district, and on every hand the passer-by noted the improvements on the estate.

Mr. Rothwell was born in this town, October 12, 1818, and was therefore in his seventy-fifth year at the time of his demise, July 24, 1893. His parents, Thomas and Sarah (Clauson) Rothwell, who for many years resided here, were highly esteemed, and were fairly well-to-do in this world’s goods.

William, of this sketch, grew to manhood in this locality, and gained a good education in the common schools. He was given no aid, whatever, when starting out in life, and the success which he achieved redounded greatly to his credit. He was married, March 30, 1864, to Miss Ellen Ireland, a native of the town of Fayette, her birth occurring March 18, 1841. Her parents were William and Margaret (Spoon) Ireland, also natives of the town of Fayette.

Soon after his marriage our subject became the proprietor of a small tract of land comprising about thirty acres, and on this he moved with his young wife. Together they commenced the task of accumulating a competence for future days, and in this undertaking were prospered. From time to time Mr. Rothwell made additions to his farm, until at his death hp had fifty-four acres, which bear a good line of improvements.

To our subject and his wife there were born two sons. William Edward was born March 16, 1865, and on the 2d of November, 1890, he married Ruth Secor, of this town. She is a daughter of George and Clara (Priest) Secor, and was born March 14, 1866. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Rothwell reside in MacDougall, and have two children: Clara Beth, born August 15, 1891; and Nellie Esther, November 11, 1892. Thomas Rothwell, our subject’s second child, who was born July 6, 1867, remains at home with his mother, and gives his attention to looking after the property. In politics our subject was a Democrat, tried and true. His long life was replete with good deeds, and no resident of the county was more respected than he.