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James M. Steele, confectioner, Astoria. This gentleman is a native of Ohio. His father, John M. Steele, was a physician, and was also born in the Buckeye State ; his wife, Miss Mary E. Parks, was born in the same State. When James attained his third year his parents moved to Ill., and settled in Astoria, where James received a good common-school education. For two years he served as township Collector. In 1877 he entered into his present business, and has met with good success. In 1878 he was married to Miss Susan Palmer, daughter of Jacob Palmer.
Jacob Switzer, farmer and stock-raiser, see .- P. O., Astoria; was born Nov. 26, 1826, in Virginia. Henry Switzer, his father, was a native of Pennsylvania, where he lived for a number of years, then went with his parents to Virginia, and was united in marriage with Miss Mary Haffner, daughter of Andrew Haffner. Jacob was the third of a family of 7 children, the result of this marriage. He grew up in his native State and remained there until 1844 when he came to Fulton Co., and worked as a farm band. In 1850 he was united in marriage with Miss Anna Nehbergall, by whom he had 11 children, 9 of whom are living,-Samuel, Harvey, Eliza, Fanny, David, Walter, Dora, Nellie and George.
William Sweitzer, farmer, ser. 35 ; P. O., Astoria. William Switzer was born on the old farm homestead of his parents, Jacob and Elizabeth A. Switzer, in Nov., 1851. Growing to manhood in this county he received a liberal education. In 1873 he was united in marriage with Miss Melinda F. Lewis, daughter of JJ. W. Lewis, of Astoria. Elizabeth A., Daniel HI. and Perry W. are their children.
Jacob Sirope, farmer and blacksmith, was born in Adams Co., Pa., July 3, 1811. He is the son of Jonathan Swope, who was a native of Lancaster Co., Pa., and a farmer by occupation, He was mar- ried in that State to Miss Elizabeth Brothers, by whom he had 3 children, Jacob the second. Jacob grew up in the Keystone State
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and learned the blacksmith trade, and worked for a number of years at that calling. Jan. 19, 1833, he took unto himself a wife in the person of Miss Elizabeth Muster. Of this marriage they have 10 children living whose names are Edward, Jacob, Geo. D., John H., Riley, Walter, Catharine 1., Jane, Elizabeth and Maria. In 1857 Mr. W. disposed of his property in the East and in the course of time reached Astoria township.
B. C. Toler, physician and surgeon, was born in the Old Domin- ion State in 1829, and while quite young his parents, T. U. and Mary C. Toler, settled in Kentucky, where young Benjamin passed his boyhood. During his youth he studied medicine with Dr. W. T. Toler, an elder brother, who is now associated with him in his business. In 1848 he moved to Mason Co., where he again took up the study of medicine, and eventually graduated from the medical department of the University of Iowa, situated at Keokuk. Since then he has directed all the energies of his nature to his practice, and has been eminently successful. In 1857 he located at Astoria, where he has since resided and succeeded in building up a reputa- tion as a physician unexcelled in the county. In 1858 he was united in marriage to Miss Mary E. MeLaren, daughter of Peter MeLaren, one of the pioneers of Fulton Co. They have & chil- dren,-Emma. E., Sarah C., George, Chas. W., Thomas W., Luella, Nellie and Fannie R.
Adam S. Trone, farmer and blacksmith, was born in York Co., Pa., April 16, 1834. His father, Adam Trone, was also a native of Pa., and a farmer and cooper by occupation ; he married Miss Catha- rine Shultz, by whom he raised a family of 11 children, of whom the subject of this sketch was the seventh. He passed his youth and grow to mature years near the city of Hanover, where he learn- ed the trade of blacksmith. In 1855 he came to Astoria, where he opened a blacksmith shop; in 1858 was united in marriage with Miss Jane, daughter of JJacob Swope, by whom he had 14 chil- dren, 10 of whom are living,-Levi, Emma, Charles, William, Lizzie, Anna, John, George, JJacob and Mary.
Joseph Trone, farmer, sec. 28; P. O., Astoria. The above-named gentleman was born in Maryland in 1814. While a child his par- ents moved to Pennsylvania, where he grew up and became employ- ed as a distiller. Here he was married to Elizabeth Dupes, who became the mother of 7 children. In 1854 Mr. T. arrived at Sharpe's Landing, on the Illinois river, and purchased 40 acres of land in Astoria tp., and has labored hard to increase it to 200 acres, as he has done. Mrs. T. died 4 years after the family had moved here. In Jan., ;1862, he contracted marriage with Mrs. Nancy Stambangh, who died in 1873. Mr. T. was married again, this time to Miss Louisa Hollinger.
Waggoner & Lutz, hardware dealers. These gentlemen became established in their business five years ago. They are the owners of the building they occupy,-a large substantial brick, erected by
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them. They carry a heavy stock of goods and transaet a large business. . This enterprising firm, in connection with their hard- ware, carry a full line of tinware, lime, cement, etc. J. C. Lutz, senior partner of the firm, is a native of Va., where he was born in the year 1828; growing to manhood there he received a liberal edneation, and during his youth was employed upon the old farm homestead. In 1855 he came West and settled in Astoria. Dur- ing the spring of 1839 he embarked in the hardware business, and since that date has been identified with the business interests of Astoria. In 1858 he was united in marriage with Miss Naney E. Morrow. Of this marriage 6 children were born, 4 of whom are living,-Chas. M., Minnie W., Dollie W. and Carrie ( deceased ), Daniel and John.
Edward Wampler, farmer, see. 36; P. O., Astoria. In 1818, there was born to Philip and Catherine Wampler, nee Royer, in the State of Maryland, the subject of this sketch, Edward Wampler. He had attained his tenth year when his parents settled in Ohio, and there he grew up and married. This event occurred in 1837, and Miss Elizabeth Stover was the bride. Eleven children have been given to them. For nearly 20 years he was a resident of Missouri, where he became a prominent farmer, owning some 1,500 acres of land. While there his wife died, and in 1875 he was nnited in mar- riage with Mrs. Rebecca Sprinkle. Mrs. W. was born in Pennsyl- vania and there married Daniel Sprinkle, who afterwards became a prominent farmer in this county. Of this marriage 8 children were born, 5 of whom are living,-Sarah, Henry, Daniel, Levi and Mary. The valuable property left by Mr. Sprinkle comprises between 500 and 600 acres of fine land.
Christopher Wetsel, farmer and stock-raiser, sec. 21 ; P>O., Asto- ria. There are few in the county more generally or favorably known than Mr. Wetsel, who was born in Cumberland Co., Pa., July 13, 1813. His father, as near as can be ascertained, was also a native of the Keystone State, and by trade a blacksmith. He was married to Miss Catherine Wunderly. Three of the 9 children she bore him grew to mature years, and 2 yet survive. The head of the family died during the infancy of Christopher. His mother was af- terwards married to Balseer Lutz and moved to Virginia. Christo- pher grew up amid pioneer associations, and we suppose became early instructed in the rudiments of hard work, his main education. While living in Augusta Co., Va., he was married to Miss Sarah Cook. In 1836 he came to Astoria township and moved into the pioneer log cabin, containing no fire-place. He built one, however, of sod. The winter was quite severe and the cabin so open that snow and wind gained free access, and it frequently happened that the floor and bedding were deeply covered with snow. Wild game at this time was abundant, but soon disappeared owing to the rapid settlement of the county. Vermont then boasted of one store, and the future town of Astoria was then given over to the sturdy oak,
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under whose ample foliage the pioneer often rested from his labors. We cannot describe step by step the progress of Mr. W. from pov- orty to affluence. He labored diligently and uprightly and owes all that he has to his own efforts. His children are Eliza J., Priscilla E., Margaret A., Sarah C., George H., John B., David T. and Henry L.
William Wheeler, farmer, sec. 29; P. O., Astoria. Twenty-three years ago Mr. Wheeler set out for Illinois and after the usual trip settled in Astoria tp., where he has since resided. He is a native of old Virginia, where he was born in 1816. His father, William Wheeler, was a blacksmith by trade, and on attaining his eighteenth year, in 1811, he was united in marriage with Elizabeth Fowler, by whom he had 6 children. William, the third, accompanied his parents to Ohio in an early day, where he grew to manhood on a farm. In 1838 he married Miss Francina E. Phillips. He pur- chased 220 aeres of land but little improved and heavily timbered, and now after much hard labor, has a fine, well improved farm. Of the marriage with Miss Phillips, 12 children were born, 7 of whom are living,-Arden, Naney A., Willie, Elijah and Elisha (twins), John, Franklin and Silas.
Josiah Worley, for the past 29 years a resident of Fulton Co., was born in Harrison Co., O., May 4, 1811. Daniel Worley, his father, was born in York Co., Pa. The date of his settlement in Ohio is not known, but he probably became a cotemporary with many of the first settlers of the Buckeye State. There he was mar- ried to Miss Charity Scolds, who bore him 11 children. In 1832 Josiah was married to Miss Mary Ann Miner. Five of the 10 chil- dren she bore are dead. During the autumn of 1851, with the ob- jeet of making a home for his parents, he came to Astoria township and purchased property. Shortly after his coming Mrs. Worley died. During the autumn of 1854 Mr. W. was married to Mrs. Susan Elgin, reliet of Samuel Elgin, and daughter of Jacob Wirtz. She settled in Illinois in 1840, first residing in Bond Co. George and William were born of this marriage. The former died in childhood and William lives in Nebraska.
TOWNSHIP OFFICIALS.
Below will be found a full and complete list of the Supervisors, Town Clerks, Assessors and Collectors serving Astoria township sinee its organization with the dates of service :
SUPERVISORS.
Robert McClelland. 1850
W. L. Gallihar 1858
S. P. Cummings.
1851-54
John Shannon
1859
John Boyd ..
1855
A. J. Rosa ..
1861-62
S. P. Cummings
1856
John V. Richards 1863-66
Jacob Sharp
1857
S. P. Cummings
1867-79
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TOWN CLERKS.
1861-62
James Smith.
1863
Zachariah Gilbert
851
1864-68
J. M. Rankin
1852-53
D. Cook
W. Z. Robbins.
J. Darling
R. F. McLaren.
Jacob Derry
1856
E. Chambers.
1857
T. B. Linley
1858
W. O. Hopkins
1859
J. W. Smith
ASSESSORS.
1864
1.850
Michael Engle
1851
O. P. Fry
1866-67
Win. T. Hudnall
1852
D. G. Robeson
1868-69
Eli Chambers.
Eugene Gore.
1871-73
Ephraim Sears
1856
1874
John Ogle.
1857
Henry Plank
1858-59
Albert Litchfield.
1861-62
O. P. Fry
1863
O. P. Fry ..
HI. J. Benton
COLLECTORS.
1867-68
J. M. Carlock
1851-53
John Boyd
1854-55
R, H. Bacon.
1856
Joseph Bartholow
1873
Nelson Howell
1857
J. (. Sparks
1858-59
1876
Jacob Darling.
1863
0. 1. Fry
1864
Daniel Marsh
1865
J. (. Lutz ...
1866
Jacob Darling
1850
John Boyd, Sr.
1869-70
D. G. Robeson
1871-72
James Krigbaum
1874
Franklin Fackler
1875
R. J. Nelson
Nelson Howell
1861-62
J. S. Steel
1877
James Steel
1878
John Bartholow
1879
Martin Mercer.
1875
T. W. Price
1876-79
T. E. Toler
1869-70
1854
1871-72
1855
1873-74
McDonald Cox
John Morrison
1853
O. P. Fry
1870
1854-55
O. P. Fry
Albert Litchfield
1875
O. P. Fry
1876
J. A. Gilliland.
1877-79
D. G. Robeson
1865
1850
David Marsh
R. F. McLaren
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LIBRARY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS.
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A, D, Addis
James Turner
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BANNER T!
BANNER TOWNSHIP.
This township is one of the five townships of this county that border on the Illinois river, and of these it is the one farthest north. In an early day there was abundance of game in this township, and indeed it has always been noted as being a good hunting and fishing ground for sportsmen. Among the wild animals found here were the deer, wild turkeys, wolves, an occasional bear, wild-cats, lynx, and all the smaller native animals. In the lakes along the river and upon that stream are found abundance of wild ducks, geese and other game. A large number of hoop-snakes and rattlesnakes for- merly abounded here ; also the black, garter, copperhead, blue racers and other snakes, and salamanders, commonly called lizards. The swamps abound in frogs and musquitoes.
The first settler to locate in the township was Joseph Anderson. He moved to Canton township in 1823. The first marriage was William Powell to Miss Margaret McCan. They were united by Richard Tompkins. To this couple the first child was born. The first mill and distillery were run by Brooks & Cogswell in 1835. The first tavern was kept by Alex. Wilson and was known as the Half-way House, being half-way between Canton and the landing on the Illinois river. The first warehouse was built by Ira Mills, who came here from the East as a missionary "to enlighten the heathen." He expended the money given him in building his warehouse on the Illinois river at the month of Copperas creek.
Monterey, which is located in the northern part of this township, was first settled in 1848. The first store building was built by David Martin. Samnel Null kept the first tavern, and Eli Lyons the first tannery. Burnett & Lyons started the first boot and shoe shop. Dorrance & Perkins opened the first dry-goods store. This place, Troy and other places did good business in an early day, before the ady nt of railroads, but since then they have not pro- gressed as other places ; indeed they have gone down. There is but one store at Monterey now. This is kept by Zachariah Weaver. There is one wagon shop, run by Lewis Ketchum. W. A. Webb keeps a boot and shoe shop. The school-house was erected in 1859. A. Swartz is Justice of the Peace.
Centennial Chapel M. E. Church .- The church building of this congregation, which is located at Monterey, was creeted in 1876. Among those who gave most liberally toward its erection were John W. Johnson, J. Addis, Simon Addis, Jacob Weaver, Wm. Turner.
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Wm. H. Babcock, J. MeKinley, T. Young and S. Ketchum ; in fact the liberality of the people was manifested in this enterprise. The widows gave their mites and every one did the most he could. Ellis Hitchens was the first preacher, and he built the society up very rapidly. It now numbers about 100 members.
Joseph S. Addis, farmer, sec. 5, Banner tp .; P. O., Canton. His father, Aaron D. Addis, was a native of New Jersey and died Jan. 23, 1873, in Fulton Co. ; his mother, Jane E., also a native of New Jersey, is still living and resides at the old homestead ; they emi- grated with a moving wagon to Illinois in 1837, first located at Fair- view, then in Buckheart tp., and finally in Banner tp. Joseph S. was born in Banner tp. Oct. 11, 1848, educated in the common schools, and Feb. 27, 1873, married Emma C. Weller, who was born - in New Jersey June 13, 1852. Their children are Aaron D., Luella May and Lottie. Mr. Addis has served as Town Collector and School Trustee : has 100 acres of good land. He is a Democrat, and he and his wife are both members of the Methodist Protestant Church.
Simon P. Addis, brother of the foregoing, farmer, sec. 5, Banner tp. ; P. O., Canton, Ill .; born Feb. 18, 1843, in Banner tp. ; edu- cated in the country schools ; enlisted Aug. 5, 1862, in Co. E, 103d Ill. Inf., and mustered out July 6, 1865; married Georgiana Sheaff Nov. 1, 1866 ; they have had 6 children : Wm. Perry, born Sept. 8, 1867, and died Nov. 30, following; Adelle, born Nov. 6, 1868; Geo. W., born Jan. 31, 1872, died Aug. 19, 1874; Sheldon, born Oct. 9, 1876, died Jan. 11, 1877; Webster, born Sept. 15, 1874; and Grace, born Sept. 25, 1878. Democrat. Methodist Protest- ant.
John W. Ashley, farmer, sec. 29. Mr. A. was born in New Jer- sey in 1836, and is the son of William and Jemima (Cooper) Ashley. The elder Ashley came to Illinois in 1841 or '42, and John W. came to Fulton county in 1856 from his native State. In 1859 he was married. He is a member of the Methodist Church and a Republican in politics. He has a fine farm of 200 acres.
W'm. H. Babcock, farmer, Monterey; P. O., Canton ; was born Jan. 18, 1835, in Yates Co., N. Y. ; married Miss Lucy Swartz, of Buffalo, N. Y. ; their children are Ella V., Emma J., Willie, Lucy Anna and Charles Abram.
Alsworth Baker was in the war of 1812. He served in the Black Hawk war, and when Black Hawk was taken he was sent to convey the news to Gen. Scott near Galena. He started out horseback, and while camping on the prairie over night his horse was scared by a deer and ran off. He was then left to trudge along on foot, which he manfully did, swimming the Fever river, and arrived safely before the General and delivered the dispatch.
George S. Betts, farmer, see. 21, Banner tp. ; P. O., Canton. His parents, Lewis and Elizabeth (Ray) were natives of Pennsylvania. He was born March 2, 1841, in that State, emigrated to Wisconsin,
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and in 1872 to this county ; in 1865 married Mrs. Isabel (Prior) Barlow, born in Muskingum Co., O., in 1841. Children to both : Frank, born in 1858; Eliza Ellen, born in 1860 and died Jan. 17, 1862; Elizabeth Ann, born in 1864; John, born in 1866, George 1869, Fred 1873, and Wm. Henry 1877. Mr. B. has been School Director. Democrat.
William L. Beets, farmer, sec. 19, Banner township, was born in Highland county, Ohio, Feb. 27, 1851. His parents are Elihn and Sarah (Daugherty) Beets, the former a native of Virginia and the latter of Ohio. William had the advantages of only the common schools of this county at which to gain an education. He has been moderately successful in his chosen calling.
James S. Book was born in Pennsylvania 28 years ago, the son of George and Jane (Jackson) Book ; spent his early life burning lime for public works; came to Fulton Co. in 1877, and is now a farmer. Greenbacker.
L. D. Boyer is a native son of Fulton Co. His father, Caleb Bover, was a native of Ohio, and his mother, Olive Boyer, nec Wallron, was born in New York State. They were among the early settlers of this county. They located near Lewistown in 1832. L. D. attended the common schools of the county when a boy and gathered a fair education. For some time his occupation was run- ning a saw-mill. He is engaged in farming at present in company with his two younger brothers. They have a fine farm and own it jointly.
Dilazon Burhans, farmer, sec. 18; P. O., Canton. His father, Peter I., was a native of New York State and died in 1863; his mother, Sabrina ( Seeley ), was born in Connecticut, and died in 1855. Dilazon was born in Kingston, Ulster Co., N. Y., in 1822; married Miss Jane M. Turck at Saugerties, N. Y., April 29, 1843, who was of the same age and nativity, and they have had 6 chil- dren, as follows: Melissa, born in 1844 and died April 25, 1846; Eugene, born in 1846 and died Oct. 13, 1866; Charles H., born Jan. 25, 1850, and died June 7, 1852; John Harvey, born July 16, 1853; Adrian, born Nov. 13, 1859; and Wesley, born Oct. 22, 1861. Mr. B. was formerly a carpenter and worked as a contractor. He now owns 225 acres of land. He and his wife joined the M. E. Church 37 years ago, but are now members of the M. P. Church. Democrat. Emigration, first to Brooklyn, N. Y., thence in 1860 to this county, where they have ever since resided, except 5 years back in N. Y. and Penn. Mr. B. says that his forefathers have been natives of this country as far back as 1646, when two brothers came from Holland, one of which settled in New York, the other in Kingston on the Hudson river. One of the brothers was the first 'Squire of New York and also of Ulster county, N. Y. The families have increased, and there are some of them living in vari- ous parts of the East and West. Mr. D. Burhans' grandparents lived at Kingston when it was burnt up by the British.
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Thomas Bybee was born in Fulton Co. April 15, 1853, and is the son of Judge and Mary Jane ( Binenger ) Bybee. His grandfather was among the earliest settlers in the State. Thomas received his education in the common schools of this county, and by occupation is a farmer. He has been successful, and at present owns 320 acres of land. He was married in 1875 and has two children,-James and Mary Jane.
William Gibson was born in Beaver Co., Pa., Aug. 7, 1833. He resides at present upon section 8, Banner township, where he is en- gaged in farming. The parents of our subject are Wm. and Hopey (Miller) Gibson, natives of the Keystone State. Mr. G. came to Fulton county in 1855 and ten years later was married to Agnes Beck. They have a family of 6 children,-4 boys and 2 girls, all of whom are living. He belongs to the M. E. Church and is a Republican in politics.
Henry H. Herr, farmer, sec. 7; P. O., Canton. Parents, Abra- ham and Fanny (Donor) Herr, were Pennsylvanians, and are now deceased. The subject of our sketch was also born in Pa. ; educated in Litiz Academy ; member of Co. A, 30th Vet. Reg., in the war, mustered out July, 1865; married Susan Kinzie Nov. 5, 1850, who was a native of Montgomery Co., Pa. Although Mr. H. commenced with nothing in this township, he has made himself a fine home, with 240 acres of land. Baptist. Republican.
John W. Johnson, farmer, Monterey ; P. O., Canton, Ill. His parents, Abraham and Martha (Crawford) Johnson, were natives of Pennsylvania ; she died in Jan., 1840, and he in Ang., 1871. John W., born in W. Va., came to Buckheart township in March, 1857, then to the place where he now resides. He has been Commissioner of Highways and is now Supervisor. In 1860 he married Miss E. J. Johnson, of Buckheart township, who was born in 1840 in Wash- ington Co., Penn. Their children are Patience Emma, born in 1862; Albert Wilber, born in 1864 and died in 1869 ; and Anthony Edgar, born in Feb., 1868. Methodist Protestant. Republican. Owns 112 acres of land.
Matthias Lingenfelter was born in Bedford county, Pa., Feb. 21, 1833, and is the son of JJacob and Sarah (Clear) Lingenfelter, natives of the Keystone State. Our subject received his education in the common schools of his native State, and came to this county in 1848, and located in Buckheart township. His father died in 1876 and his mother is still living. By occupation Mr. L. is a farmer and has run a threshing-machine for 20 years. He began work at the blacksmithing trade when 19 years old and con- tinued at it until he was 27, and still works at it. He is the owner of 560 acres of land in this county. He was married July 12, 1855, to Rebecca Evans. This union has resulted in the birth of 14 children,-9 boys and 5 girls. Four of the sons are dead. Mr. L. is a member of the German Baptist Church. He resides upon sec. 30; P. O., Canton.
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Waldron Van Middlesworth, farmer, sec. 8; P. O., Canton. His parents, Cornelius W. and Jane ( Addis) Van M., were natives of N. J .; father died in 1867, and mother still living, in Canton, and about 70 years old. Waldron was born July 12, 1838, in Newark, N. J., married Lanra Counterman May 19, 1861, in this tp. ; she was born Sept. 13, 1840, in this State. Their children are Willie G., born April 19, 1862, and Janie, March 5, 1869. Mr. Van M. has a brother, Addis James, and a sister, Mary Neumire, married and living in Stark Co. He has been a manufacturer of sorghnm molasses for nearly 14 years. Has been Town Collector. Metho- dist Protestant. Democrat.
Willard Maloon is engaged in agricultural pursuits upon sec. 17, of this township.
I. N. Munson .- This gentleman is engaged in farming upon sec- tion 26, Banner township.
T. Ois, farmer, sec. 30, Banner ; P. O., Bryant.
J. M. Peters, farmer, see. 16, Banner tp .; P. O., Canton ; was born in this township in 1851; June 5, 1879, married Patience Prior, who is a member of the Church. He is a Democrat.
John A. Pollitt is a native of this county and a son of one of the pioneers of the county. He was born March 14, 1855, and his par- ents were Alexander and Mary E. ( Estes) Pollitt, natives of Ken- tucky. In 1875 John was united in marriage with Miss Mary Ball. Clara May is the name of their child. Mr. P. is engaged in farm- ing upon sec. 28; P. O., Bryant.
Andrew Rock, farmer, sec. 31, was born in Franklin Co., Pa., Aug. 20, 1816, and is the son of Thomas and Elizabeth ( Dull) Rock. The former was of Scottish descent, and the latter of Ger- man descent and a native of Pennsylvania. Andrew came to Can- ton, this county, in 1851 and engaged in carpentering, at which trade he was worked for many years. He then moved upon his farm and has improved it all himself. He was married to Susanna Monn in 1839, who bore him 12 children,-4 boys and 8 girls,-11 of whom are living.
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