Town: Badger Township

Biography of John E. Watkins

History of South Dakota vol 1 title page

John E. Watkins, born May 7, 1858, in Delaware County, Ohio, moved to South Dakota in 1885, where he established a successful farm in Badger Township, Davison County. He expanded his initial 160-acre claim to a 480-acre farm, known for its cultivated crops and high-grade livestock. Watkins, a dedicated Republican, served as school treasurer and township assessor. He and his wife, Anna Streeter, whom he married on December 24, 1881, were active members of the Congregational Church. They had seven children: Edward L., Sarah M., Mabel E., William Neill, Clarence, Clara, and Norvel. John E. Watkins is a native of … Read more

Biography of Caleb P. Taylor

History of South Dakota vol 1 title page

Caleb P. Taylor, born April 25, 1855, in Grant County, Wisconsin, is a prominent farmer and livestock grower in Davidson County, South Dakota. Son of C. and Nancy (Coombs) Taylor, he began farming independently at age twenty-two on a 320-acre farm in Wisconsin. In 1900, he moved to South Dakota, purchasing a 240-acre farm in Badger Township. Taylor has achieved success in agriculture and livestock raising. A staunch Republican, he is active in community affairs and a member of the Congregational Church. He married Izella Shanley on January 18, 1876, and they have four children: Florence, Halbert, Grace, and Clyde.