Darien farm houses third generation of Meyers
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The Timothy and LaDawne Meyer farm is located on U.S. Highway 14 just east of the village of Darien. If you drive past the farmstead you will see one of the many barn quilts scattered around Walworth County. Their barn quilt is called “No Place Like Home.”
The 1857 plat book indicates that this farm was first purchased by C.P. Soper. Charles P. Soper came to Darien Township from central New York by 1843, according to Beckwith’s History of Walworth County. He had two wives. His first wife, Harriet C., died in 1846.
Soper died in 1879, but he was survived by his second wife, Wealthy I. Gallup, who died in 1910. In 1891, the farm was listed as the Soper Estate in the plat books. In 1900, the farm owner was listed as Jas. Soper Est. In 1907 it was shown to be C.P. and F.C. Soper. The 1930 plat book listed the owner as Duncan McFarlane. The next owner shown was Jennie A. Horlon in 1936.
Albert Meyer bought the farm in 1944. The Meyers brought their cows up to the farm from Arlington Heights, Ill.
The Albert Meyer family lived here and milked cows until 1957.
Ron and Wilma Meyer then lived here and milked cows on this farm from 1957 until 1985.
Tim and Dawn have lived here since 1985.
This is the third generation of the Meyer family on this land. The barn was built around the turn of the last century and was used to house dairy cattle until 2008.
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Jun 5, 2012 at 6:49 p.m.
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@ Beenthere1, US14 actually runs north west to south east out of Darien. It is a even number so it is considered a east west road. X runs south west to north east in Darien. Very few roads in the CONUS actually go true compass directions.
Jun 4, 2012 at 10:43 a.m.
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@reader101 - I was not criticizing and I did not know where the farm was, nor was I able to ascertain from the article therefore the question. She said in the article "on U.S. Highway 14 just east of the village of Darien". I was not pointing out a mistake but trying to clarify where it was. As you so aptly pointed out, it is on U.S. Hwy 14 just south of the village but on the east side of the road. Thank you. (And sorry but you are wrong, I have also made mistakes)
Jun 4, 2012 at 7:39 a.m.
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I was a few years behind Ruby Meyer, Ron's sister, in school. I heard she was ill. Does anyone know anything about her? She was a lovely and fun young lady as I remember.
Jun 2, 2012 at 11:44 a.m.
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beenthere if you are from the area you also may know the Meyers live just south of Darien on the EAST side of USH 14. Ginny does a good job of writting these articles. If you find a error it is so simple to contact her or any other writer and let them know. I suppose that you have never made a mistake in your life and therefore are to be commended.
Jun 1, 2012 at 11:29 a.m.
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Hi Ginny,
Just a question. I've lived in Darien going on 11 years and ever since I have been there HWY 14 went north and south through Darien. For example W Beloit St(X) and E Beloit St(X) cross at the stop sign in Darien.
Where is Hwy 14 east of Darien as you mention in your article?
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