The Bouslaugh Family ca. 1897 From top, left to right: Mary Ann Muckey Bouslaugh, Theodore Thomas Bouslaugh, Sr., Ruey Retha Bouslaugh, and Vernon Alfred Bouslaugh.

Theodore T. Bouslaugh came to Monona County in September of 1859 with his father's family and settled near Center Twp. He married Mary A. Muckey on February 21, 1866. They had 14 children which included two sets of twins. The age difference between the youngest and oldest child was 30 years!