From "History of Grant County, Wisconsin", 1881, p. 963.

TOWN OF MUSCODA

THOMAS R. CHESEBRO, Superintendent of toll bridge over the Wisconsin River, Muscoda; was born in Stonington, Conn., Dec. 19, 1825; came to Platteville, Wis., in September, 1836; his first business education commenced with Isaac Hodges, at Platteville; first came to Muscoda in 1855, and engaged in the mercantile business until 1861, when he was appointed Under Sheriff, which position he held four years; was then appointed Postmaster at Lancaster, which position he filled creditably for almost seven years; returned again to Muscoda in 1873, and was appointed Superintendent of the toll bridge, which position he still holds; in an early day, he volunteered to go to the Mexican war, and was changed into the Dodge Guards to gather Indians, guard and remove them; this was in 1847; was in the 41st W. V. I., Co. A; enlisted in 1863 in the 100-day service, was mustered out at expiration of time. Married in 1850, to Miss Eliza J. Wiley, a native of Pennsylvania, by whom he has one son. Mr. Chesebro is a prominent member of I. O. O. F., an active citizen in all matters pertaining to the welfare of the community; outspoken and honorable in his dealings; what he has made was by his own personal industry.

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