Born in New Hampshire, he was first a merchant, but when business failed, traveled west. He married Anna Marcher in 1840 and settle in Janesville in 1842, where he opened a general store. For a time he was editor of the Janesville Daily Recorder newspaper. He also loaned people money. In 1853 he entered a partnership with William Morrison Tallman known as the Central Bank of Wisconsin. This eventually became the First National Bank of Janesville. Doe served as the second mayor of Janesville. Along with several other businessmen, he helped establish the early Janesville Academy.
Born in New Hampshire, he was first a merchant, but when business failed, traveled west. He married Anna Marcher in 1840 and settle in Janesville in 1842, where he opened a general store. For a time he was editor of the Janesville Daily Recorder newspaper. He also loaned people money. In 1853 he entered a partnership with William Morrison Tallman known as the Central Bank of Wisconsin. This eventually became the First National Bank of Janesville. Doe served as the second mayor of Janesville. Along with several other businessmen, he helped establish the early Janesville Academy.
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