Riley P. Cary [Carey] came to Mower County in 1875. He purchased land in section 19, in the town of Frankford, within a half-mile of Grand Meadow Village.

He is a native of York State, born in Medina County, October 8, 1820. His parents were Joseph B. and Nancy (Wheeler) Cary, natives of New York. When a young man he learned the carpenter’s trade.

In 1845 he started West to seek a home. He located in Wisconsin, buying a farm nine miles from Milwaukee where he lived until 1863 when he sold, and until 1875 lived in several different places.

He was joined in marriage February 14, 1848 to Maria B. Gowen of Livingston County, New York. Five children blessed this union; Louisa M., Byron A., Hallie M., Stella G., Marion M., (deceased).

Mr. Cary is a Republican in politics and takes a deep interest in public affairs. He never withholds his support from a good cause.

History of Mower County, 1884

Transcribed and submitted to MnGenWeb by Kathy Pike January 11, 2007