MR. JOHN R. ROWLANDS, CAMBRIA, COLUMBIA, WISCONSIN.
Farmer, Sec. 15; P.O. Cambria; born at Llanberis, Carnarvonshire, North Wales, February 19th, 1827; came to this country in the summer of 1845, and settled at his present location. Married April 2nd, 1853, bt Robert ap Roberts (Magistrate), to Winnifred Owens, daughter of David and Jane (Roberts) Owens, who came to America from Dolwyddelan, North Wales; had three children - David O., born September 3rd, 1857; Jane W., October 2nd, 1860; Ellen W.; May 25th, 1864.Mr. Rowlands' parents were J. R. Rowlands and Jane (Closs) Rowlands. Mr. John R. Rowlands was elected Town Treasurer at the first town meeting held in the town, in 1849; has held the office of Supervisor several years; was elected Assessor in 1859, and held it ten years; was Chairman of the Board eight or nine years; represented his district in the Assembly in 1875 (then the Second District, there being at that time three); has held the office of Assessor for the past five years; is a Republican, and attends the Calvanistic Methodist Church. Mr. Rowlands is essentially a self-made man, and to him we are indebted for much that is of importance in connection with the history of this country; owns 130 acres of land.