Suggested edit: ALENDER (alt. = ALEXANDER) O. BABCOCK, born 21-Dec-1816 / deceased 03-Jul-1847... Among the early settlers of East Troy was A. O. Babcock. He was a native of Homer, NY. and came to East Troy in 1843. Here, he established a law office and continued in the practice of his profession till his death in 1875. He was a wise and safe counselor rising above the standard of his profession and always remained true to the cause which he believed right - and while he was a man of decided convictions, and never temporized nor apologized for his views, he was charitable toward those who differed from him in opinion. Mr. Babcock was a leader in public sentiment and did much toward molding opinions of others His plain simple manner of statement carried conviction with its logic. The people of his town and county were not slow to perceive his ability and integrity of character and employ it for the public good by bestowing on him offices of trust and honor. He served as Justice of the Peace; Chairman of the Board of Supervisors; County Attorney; and member of the Assembly - and the duties of all these positions he discharged with zeal and fidelity to his constituents. He was a real child of nature in full harmony with her work. He loved to roam in solitude by the lakes and equipped with fishing tackle, many a fine catch were trophies of his skill in that direction. He had quite a passion for hunting. Shooting was his delight and he was very successful therein, and he was never so engrossed in business or pleasure as to forget his faithful dog. Mr. Babcock had not long been a resident of our village before he selected a site and built a mansion for his future home. With fine taste and great perseverance he adorned his grounds making his home one of the most delightful retreats to be found in the county. Here his widow still resides, and in the sorrow of her widowhood seems to find her sweetest comfort in continuing the work of beautifying her lonely home.

SOURCE: Biographical Sketches. History of Walworth County, Wisconsin. 1882. ISBN 9781581033694, see pages 543-544.
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Alexander O. Babcock (December 21, 1816 – July 3, 1874) was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly. Babcock was a member of the Assembly in 1850. Additionally, he was a justice of the peace, Chairman of the Walworth County, Wisconsin Board of Supervisors and Attorney of Walworth County. He was a member of the Whig Party.

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