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BROWN A. MRS. milliner and dress- maker
BULLARD J. B. dealer in hardware, stoves, tinware, etc., Roodhouse, III.
FREETO A. E. U.S. Express agent, and dealer in hardware stoves and tinware, Roodhouse
HUSTED E. M. banker and inventor of land crusher, Roodhouse
JACKSON WILLIAM B. grocery and restaurant, w R.R .. Roodhouse
KNIGHT F. L. city butcher; first-class meat at moderate prices ; give him a call
KIRKLAND HOUSE, Daniel Kirk- land, proprietor ; new house, new furniture, good rooms, first-class table, moderate pri- ces. When in Roodhouse stop at the Kirk- land
LORTON WILLIAM M. undertaker and dealer in ornamental and plain furni- ture, Roodhouse
LOWRY WILLIAM T. the only manufacturer of brick, in Roodhouse
MARKET V. boot and shoe manufac- turer. A perfect fit guaranteed ; call and leave your measure
McEUEN T. DR. Palm st, Rood- house, Ill., physician and surgeon. Ob- stetrics a specialty
METROPOLITAN HOTEL, Wm. Scott, proprietor ; a first-class hotel in every respect ; prices reasonable
MOLLOY C. dealer in wines, liquors, and cigars, E. Railroad st., Roodhouse
PATTERSON J. L. attorney and counselor at law. Collections promptly attended to. Roodhouse, Ill.
RAILROAD DINING HALL, Roodhouse, III. All trains stop twenty minutes for dinner. Price, 50 cts. D. T. Foster, prop ietor
ROODHOUSE JOHN, stock raiser and founder of the town of Roodhouse
ROODHOUSE MACHINE SHOPS AND FOUNDRY. All
kinds of machinery repaired on short notice. Also blacksmithing. Casting of all descrip- tions made to order at St. Louis prices. Win dow weights all sizes from 6 lbs. up to 12 lbs. on stock or made to order. Wm.Ebbert, ma- chinist ; Wm. Cutler, moulder. Cash paid for old iron
ROODHOUSE REVIEW, W. T. McIver, editor and publisher. Printing of all kinds promptly attended to
RUYLE ROBERT N. blacksmith and wagon maker, Morris st., Roodhouse. General blacksmithing, repairing, jobbing, horseshoeing a specialty
SAWYER GEORGE N. postmaster and insurance agent, Roodhouse
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SAWYER JAMES A. livery stable. Passengers conveyed to any part of the country, day or night. Prices reasonable
STRONG, BUTLER & ADAMS, dealers in dry goods, clothing, boots, shoes, notions, groceries, etc., Roodhouse, Ill.
THOMPSON GEO. W. justice of peace. Collections promptly attended to. Roodhouse, Ill.
WALES HARMON, boarding house, near the depot, Roodhouse, Ill.
WILL W. Roodhouse, Ill., manufactur- er of and dealer in boots and shoes, gaiters, rubbers and slippers. Repairing done neatly and cheaply. All work warranted
WINSLOW E. B. proprietor of the Illinois trace-gearing, and manufacturer of saddles and harness, and dealer in whips, nets, currycombs, brushes, etc., Rood- house, Ill.
TOWNSHIP 12, NORTH RANGE II, WEST.
A LLEN ALONZO, farmer and stock
raiser, Sec. 23, P.O. Roodhouse. Mr. Allen is among the more substantial farm- ers of Greene County ; he was born here in 1837 ; his father, John Allen, was a na- tive of Tennessee, who emigrated to Greene County as early as 1830, where he married Miss Martha Barrow, by whom he had seven children ; four are living : Sarah, who married the late Wylie Pinkerton, and afterward married Joshua Martin ; William, who married Mary Shaw ; Alonzo, and Nancy. Alonzo for many years supported his widowed mother on the homestead, comprising 80 acres; this he eventually purchased from the heirs. After many years he has gathered together a valuable tract of land comprising 300 acres. In 1868 Mr. Allen was married to Mrs. Ellen Ellsworth, a daughter of Samuel Mc- Cracken, a native of Pennsylvania, as was also his wife, whose maiden name was Brouyn. The former husband of Mrs. Allen was a native of Pennsylvania. Four children blessed the marriage of Mr. Allen to Mrs. Ellsworth : John, Jessie, Albert, and Olive. Mr. Allen has always taken a deep interest in educational matters, for several terms holding the office of school director ; was once judge of election. Note : Parents of Mr. Allen, on their first settle- ment in Madison County, Ill., found Alton a village containing but few rude dwellings
ALLEN CHARLES E. Dr. farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 22, P.O. Roodhouse. Dr. Allen is a native of Massachusetts, born June 23, 1827, the eighth child of Ab- ner and Lucy Allen. The days of his youth were passed in Massachusetts where his preliminary education was received in the district schools. Having an ambition to become a scholar, he now entered the Normal school, where he became versed in the higher English studies. On perfecting himself at this institution, and having a
thirst for greater knowledge, he now pro- ceeded to that famous seat of learning, Amherst College. Becoming proficient as a scholar, he now determined to adopt the medical profession, and accordingly, be- coming a resident of Chicago, he attended the Rush Medical College, where he studied all the branches, including surgery, under those eminent Professors, Drs. Brainard and Freer. Graduating from this insti- tution in 1861, he now became a practicing physician in Chicago, remaining one year. Moving to Blue Island, his thorough course of practical study, and also thor- ough knowledge of the duties appertain- ing to his profession, soon brought him a large practice. He remained here seven years, when he moved to Murrayville, Mor- gan County, where he met with flattering success, remaining six years. Moving to Greene County, the doctor concluded to follow agricultural pursuits, and is engaged in this pursuit at the present writing. He was first married to Miss Marcia D. Hale, of Massachusetts, in 1859; there were born of this marriage six children, three living : Charles H., Hattie, and Bertie. Mrs. Allen died at Murrayville, in 1869. Mr. Allen was married to Mrs. Elizabeth N. Dixon, relict of Joseph Dixon, and daugh- ter of William and Elizabeth Gould. The home farm comprises 120 acres, one of the most valuable tracts of land in Illinois, on which are situated the famous mineral springs for the cure of many diseases of a chronic nature. The springs have been analyzed by eminent chemists, and found to be extremely beneficial. We learn with surprise that this valuable property will be sold at nominal figures, as the doctor and his excellent lady do not at their time of life feel equal to the task of opening the grounds to the traveling public. An in- vestment there by some enterprising man would prove a boon to suffering humanity,
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and a bonanza to its lucky owner. Here, also, are valuable coal deposits
Allen George, coal miner, P.O. White Hall Allen Jas. M. farmer, Sec. 26, P.O. Roodhouse ALLEN JOSEPH DUNCAN, far- mer and stock raiser, Sec. 8, P.O. Rood- house. Mr. Allen is a native of Greene County, born October, 1834, the seventh of a family of eleven children. As Jas. Mar- tin Allen, the head of this family, was in all probability the first settler of White Hall, and the first settler who erected a dwelling there for the purpose of keeping an inn, a brief sketch of his life will prove interesting to many of the old settlers who are still living. A native of Tennessee, he was born in 1794; he found a home in Greene County as early as 1820, when the copper-colored face of the Indian was more frequently seen than the early settler; the prairie wolves were still numerous, and frequently made their way to the little log- cabin, making the night hideous with their discordant notes. Shortly after his arrival he was married to Miss Elizabeth A. Mor- row. For many years he kept the only inn, or tavern, on the property now owned by Mr. Adams, the country thinly settled, and the Indians, still numerous, acquired the habit of stealthily purloining small arti- cles from his cabin ; his family quite large. When the present town of White Hall was laid out, he concluded to settle upon a farm, and accordingly purchased a tract on Lorton's Prairie. While here he made frequent trips to Alton to get his grist ground, awaiting patiently his turn at the rude horse mill. As the county grew in importance, he became a large property owner; his busy and eventful life was brought to a close in 1873. His wife, a lady of a most kindly disposition, passed away eleven months prior. The survivors of this family are : Elizabeth J., who mar- ried Hiram H. Lemon, a prominent farmer of Scott County ; William P., who married Miss Clarinda Billings ; Sarah Ann, who married James Alverson ; Joseph D., who married Miss Nancy E. Goldsby ; Samuel, unmarried ; James M., who married Eliza Gilbreth; and John Newton, who married Miss Gracie Frazier
Allen J. W. farmer, P.O. Roodhouse
Allen L. farmer, P.O. Roodhouse
ALLEN W. J. farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 14, P.O. Roodhouse. The above named gentleman, who takes a leading position as a farmer, was born in Greene County, on the old homestead of his par- ents, John and Martha Allen. While a youth, during the winter season, he attend- ed school in a log cabin, where a window or series of windows the entire length of the cabin admitted the daylight, the seats constructed of slabs, while the writing desk was made of plank. In 1855 Mr. Allen was united in marriage to Miss Mary Shaw, a daughter of James Shaw. At this time, his capital, quite light, and having little if anything to lose, instead of renting prop- erty, like ninety-nine in a hundred would have done, he purchased 70 acres, thinking it as well to pay interest as rent. The re- sult to-day shows the wisdom of the ven- ture. After many years of patient labor he is now the owner of 280 acres of valua- ble land. Of this marriage seven children were born : Lizzie, James, Alonzo, Thomas, Dora B., Nancy J,, and Sarah
Allman Wm. renter, Sec. 4, P.O. Roodhouse Alred H. A. farmer, Sec. 10, P.O. Man- chester, Scott Co.
ALVERSON JAMES, farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 23, P.O. Roodhouse. James Alverson is a native of Kentucky, born in 1821, fourth child of Benjamin and Mary Alverson, natives of Kentucky, who emigrated to Illinois in 1830, settling on the farm now owned by Samuel Hopkins, where the head of the family passed the remainder of life. He was a merchant. Many years afterward, turning his attention to farming, becoming a successful one. Of James it may be said that from boyhood he. exhibited a daring disposition, and now concluded to travel, finding his way to far western and southern points, as Mexico California, and Oregon ; a miner in Cali- fornia ; in Oregon he also prospected for gold. Exposed to climatic changes, he be came nearly deprived of sight, and accord- ingly returned to Greene County. In the far west, under the hands of unskillful physicians, the best surgical aid in Illinois could not prevent a total loss of sight. His first wife was Martha Hawks, to whom he was married in 1827, and by whom he had one child, Hardin. Mrs. Alverson
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died a quarter of a century ago, and six years ago he was married to Miss Sarah Ann Allen, a daughter of James M. Allen. The homestead property comprises 45 acres
Anlam Wm. renter, P.O. Roodhouse Antrobus A. J. renter, Sec. 28, P.O. White Hall
ANTROBUS B. R. farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 12, P.O. Manchester, Scott County, Ill. Mr. A. is a native of Mary- land, born in 1822. The following year his parents, Thomas and Mary Antrobus, con- cluded to cast their fortunes in the bound- less west, and accordingly made their way to Morgan County, finally locating near what is now Franklin. In the counties of Scott and Morgan young A. passed his youthful days, and in his twenty-fifth year was united in marriage to Miss Melissa Boyd, a daugh- ter of James Boyd, by whom he had eight children : Mary Jane, who married Nelson Carmine; Lean, who married George Ca- natsey ; Phoebe L., who married Peter Spencer ; Martha L., who married Wilder Goacher; and Rachel, Newton M., Rena E., and Barnabas E. As the life career of the early pioneer has been so graphically described by old and experienced writers, their simple mode of living so well describ- ed, and their journeys to a horse mill or cabin raising so well depicted, the state- ment is here given that from boyhood to old age Mr. A. has followed agricultural pursuits. A resident of township 12, range II, in the county of Greene, he is the owner of 80 acres, acquired by industry and economy. An earnest working Chris- tian, he merits the respect of his many friends in this community
Armstrong Ewing, farmer, Sec. 28, P.O. Roodhouse
Armstrong George, farmer, Sec. 28, P.O. Roodhouse
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BAKER JOSEPH R. farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 20, P.O. Roodhouse. Mr. Baker was born in 1842, in Pennsyl- vania, second child of Elijah and Eliza- beth Baker. His early years were passed among the rugged hills of Pennsylvania. When the war broke out he enlisted in Co. B, Ioth Pennsylvania volunteers, for three years service, a non-commissioned officer.
He became engaged in the famous battles of Gettysburg, Antietam, second battle of Bull's Run ; wounded at the battle of White Oak Swamps ; honorably discharged when the war closed. He returned to Pennsylvania, where he followed the occu- pation of a miner for a period of ten years, and during this time married, in 1867, Miss Martha Chandler, a native of New York, by whom he has one child, Jennie E. Nine years ago he first settled in Greene County, where Mrs. Baker died in 1873. He was united in marriage to Miss Flora Milliken, a daughter of Emanuel Milliken, by whom he has two children, Dwight and Ann Ida
BALLARD W. P. farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 4, P.O. Roodhouse. During the Autumn of 1829, when glowing ac- counts were sent out of the fertility of the now great western State of Illinois, the Ballard family, consisting of husband, wife, and three children, set out in a covered wagon for Greene County ; and on reach- ing the garden spot of the west, located near the present village of Berdan. The first winter was spent in a log cabin, open at one end, and usually closed during se- vere weather with a blanket. A large open fire-place in one end made room for large back logs that when fairly ablaze threw a ruddy glow over the inmates, and despite the keen, cutting weather that at times fairly shook the little cabin, spread a genial warmth through the one roomed dwelling. When warm weather came a more comfortable cabin was built. As Mr. Ballard, Senior, is still living, and a resi- dent of Greene County, we now narrate a few facts in reference to the industrious gentleman whose name appears at the head of this sketch. At a proper age he attend- ed school during the winter, his first teacher being Abel Spencer, once circuit clerk of Carrollton. In his twentieth year he was married to Miss Pamelia Smith, a daughter of David Smith. When the war came on he enlisted in Co. I, 9Ist Ills. Infty., for three years, or during the war ; honorably discharged in 1865. He re- turned to Greene County, where he has since followed farming, owning 160 acres in township 12, range II. Like the early pioneers, the generosity of Mr. Ballard is
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unbounded. Of nine children born of this marriage, all are living : Martha Ann, James L., David L., Emily J., Mary F., Sarah E., Naomi E., Wm. H., and Chas. E. Ballard Wm. renter, Sec. 7, P.O. Roodhouse Barnard John, farm hand, P,O. Roodhouse BARNETT GEORGE, farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 24, P.O. White Hall. Mr. Barnett is the third child of William and Catherine Barnett, natives of Pennsylvania, who emigrated to Illinois in 1835, locating in Greene County, near the present farm residence of the subject of this sketch, where land was purchased, and here were spent the last days of William Barnett, who was in his later days a prosperous farmer. His wife, who still survives, re- sides on the old homestead, where so many of her pioneer days were spent. George is a native of Greene County, born in 1835. Growing to mature years he received a good common school education. From his earliest years he has followed farming suc- cessfully. In 1864, he was married to Miss Eliza Jane Hutton, a daughter of John Hutton. Three years later Mrs. Barnett was laid at rest in the Jones cemetery. Mr. Barnett owns 160 acres of valuable land
Barnett Joseph, farmer, Sec. 24, P.O. Rood- house
Barrow Aaron, renter, Sec. 7, P.O. Rood- house
Beadling Wm. renter, Sec. 30, P.O. White Hall
BEADNELL GEORGE, foreman over the extensive clay works of the White Hall Co., was born at Dunham, England, March 3, 1827; in his early years a coal- miner in England, where he gained ex- tensive knowledge. At the early age of nineteen he was united in marriage; leav- ing England December, 1849, he landed in New Orleans, and thence to Kentucky, and thence to St. Clair Co., Ill., entering the employ of Mr. Gathside, a prominent citizen of the place. In 1865, he came to White Hall, first working for Isaac Tuni- son. His large experience as a miner had given him an enviable reputation, and now for many years he officiated in the capacity of foreman, to the general satisfaction of one of the most substantial companies in their line, in America
Bigley James, coal miner, P.O. Roodhouse BRADSHAW WILLIAM M.,
farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 27, P.O. White Hall, the subject of this sketch, is worthy of more than a passing notice. He was the fifth child of Charles and Mary Ann Bradshaw, who settled, on first arri- val in Illinois, in Morgan, near the present city of Jacksonville, where they remained until the settlement in Greene County in 1831, locating on what is now familiarly known as Lorton's Prairie. An improved claim was purchased on which stood a log cabin, and here the family lived for years, during the winter season often suffering se- verely from the cold. In these pioneer days the house-wife made the best of her hard lot, while the husband, to provide shoes for his growing family, tanned the leather in a rough trough. Charles Brad- shaw was a man of no ordinary energy, who penetrated the forests of Illinois, or traversed its prairies as an assistant survey- or, in the laying out of many of its towns and villages, a man of noble impulses. His death, which occurred in 1869, was univer- sally regretted. Mrs. Bradshaw is still living. William, from whom this sketch is obtained, married, in 1847, Miss Susan P. Lorton, who died the following year ; one child born of this marriage. In 1850, Mr. Bradshaw was married to Miss Eliza- beth Chipman, by whom he had three chil- dren. Mrs. Bradshaw departed this life in 1855. In 1856, he was married to Miss Mary Baker, by whom he had one child. The third wife of Mr. B. died April 5th, 1857, and in 1861 he was married to Miss Elizabeth Stewart by whom he had eight children, seven of whom are living. Mr. Bradshaw is a prominent farmer, owning 260 acres of valuable land
Branyn F. farmer, Sec. 25, P.O. White Hall BRICKEY JAMES H. farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 17, P.O. Roodhouse. James Brickey is a native of Illinois, born in Monroe County, Jan. 9, 1819. He was the second son of Preston B. and Emilla, natives of Virginia and Kentucky respect- ively. Many years ago Preston Brickey was a scout or ranger on the plains. Few save himself and others of a like daring nature, had then set foot on our Western prairies. Several years after his settlement
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he was united in marriage (in 1817) to Miss Millie Rawls, by whom he had nine children. For a number of years he ran a distillery, quite a novelty in early days, af- terward turning his attention to farming. He died in Monroe County, in the prime of life ; the family then consisted of four children ; James was then married, having united his fortunes to Miss Mary Ann Crislar, a daughter of Silas Crislar. He was then the owner of 100 acres in Monroe County. In after years he became a prop- erty owner on a large scale. In 1868, dis- posing of his property for $12,000, he came to Greene County, where he purchased 220 acres, in tp. 12, range II. Through great industry, indomitable will and enterprise he became the owner of some 500 acres, brought to a high state of cultivation. No more live, energetic man than James Bric- key, exists in Greene County, whose impul- ses are liberal, where occasion requires it, On the well cultivated farm he has erected a handsome farm residence. Of this mar- riage nine children were born, seven of whom are living : Denton, Margaret, Alon- zo, Manfred, Fernando, Addie and Nora
BROWN FELIX, farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 30, P.O. White Hall, was born in Nelson County, Ky. He was in his 8th year when his parents, Frederick and Polly Brown, came to Greene County, where Fe- lix passed many years of happy life. From his own lips we gleam the following: In his youth he wore buckskin pants, and was in his fifteenth year when he fastened the first pair of shoes upon his feet. When the rebellion came on he enlisted in Co. H, 9Ist Ill. Inft. for three years service, or during the war; honorably discharged in 1865, he returned to Greene County. In 1852, he was united in marriage to Mrs. Elizabeth Jackson, who died on the 25th of October, 1866; of this marriage two children were born : Mary II. and Martha C. In 1866, Mr. Brown was married to Miss Lauretta Jackson ; of this marriage three children were born. Like nearly all old pioneers, the generosity of Mr. Brown is well known
Brown Holloway, renter, P.O. Roodhouse
Brown L. retired farmer. P.O. Roodhouse
Brown Leroy, farmer, Sec. 24, P.O. White Hall
Brown Oliver, renter, P.O. Roodhouse Buller Henry, miner, P.O. Roodhouse Burton Frank, renter, Sec. 30, P.O. White Hall
Burton Mrs. Sec. 30, P.O. White Hall
Buster Sarah Mrs. Sec. 30, P.O. White Hall Buxton Will. farmer, Sec. 8, P.O. Roodhouse
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ALDWELL WILLIAM, farmer, Sec. 8, P.O. Roodhouse
CAMPBELL AMBERG, farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 16, P.O. Roodhouse, was born in Ohio; married Sarah A. Crist ; five children : Flora, Morton, Rob- ert, Carrie and Lelia. Mr. Campbell owns 160 acres
Carrollton Mat, renter, Sec. 29, P.O. White Hall
Chapman George, farmer, Sec. 29, P.O. Rood- house
Chapman Henry, renter, P.O. White Hall CHAPMAN LUKE, farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 16, P.O. Roodhouse. Mr. Chapman was born in Western Virginia, Jan. 29. 1826, fourth child of Luke and Grace Chapman. During the early child- hood of Luke, his father died. In 1835, Mrs. Chapman, accompanied by her fami- ly, traveled west to Illinois, settling in Greene County, where land was purchased, and here young Luke helped very materi- ally toward the family maintenance. At twenty-three he married Miss Clarinda Lorton, a daughter of Thomas Lorton, who settled in Greene County in 18IS. Prior to his marriage, Mr. Chapman had pur- chased 100 acres of land, and now set to work to prepare a home, and after many years of hard labor, now finds himself com- fortably situated in life ; one child, Corne- lia, born in 1851
Chapman W. H. coal miner, Sec. 32, P.O. White IIall
Childers Elihu, farm hand, Sec. 32, P.O. White Ilall
COATES CHESTER, farmer and stock raiser, P.O. Roodhouse. The above named gentleman is a native of Greene County, born in 1842 ; fourth child of John and Martha A. His boyhood was passed upon the old farm homestead ; on attain- ing his majority he was united in marriage to Miss Zirelda Farmer, by whom he had one child, Florence W., not living. Mrs.
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Coates died in 1866 ; two years later Mr. Coates was married to Miss Elizabeth Craig, a daughter of Isaac ; three children: Martha A., Frank O., and Willie A. Mr. Coates recently disposed of a valuable farm property of 100 acres
Coffman J. P. renter, Sec. 8, P.O. Roodhouse Collins Ade, renter, Sec. 25, P.O. Roodhouse Conway Nancy Mrs. Sec. 28, P.O. Roodhouse Coon Robert, renter, Sec. 30, P.O. White Hall
Crabtree B. farmer, Sec. 6, P.O. Roodhouse Crabtree Frank, farm hand, P.O. Roodhouse Crabtree George, farm hand, P.O. Roodhouse Crabtree Joseph, farm hand, Sec. 6, P.O. Roodhouse
Crabtree J. B. farmer, P.O. Roodhouse
CRIST C. J. farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 21, P.O. Roodhouse ; was born in Greene County in 1845 ; owns 160 acres in this township ;. during the present year elected justice of the peace, vice Perry McConathy ; for ten years a school teacher CRIST DAVID, farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 16, P.O. Roodhouse. It was during the year 1833 that David Crist landed in Greene County ; he was then in his twenty-fourth year ; a native of Ohio, He had but a few hundred dollars where- with to commence life on our western prairies ; settling near White Hall, then a village containing two rude dwellings one answering for a store. Mr. Crist was far above the average in both intelligence and in a business point of view ; entering into partnership with Joshua Simonds, they opened a general merchandise store where a fair trade was done for the space of one year, when Mr. Simonds died ; disposing of his stock of goods by auction, he now entered into partnership with Knapp & Poe, who ran a flour mill at Beardstown ; purchasing a flat-boat the adventurous speculators laid in a supply of pork and flour, and were soon bon voyage down the mighty Mississippi for New Orleans. Ar- riving in the Crescent City a fair profit was derived from the venture. This sort of life was suitable to the daring pioneer, and many ventures of a like nature were after- wards made down the Father of Waters. In 1836 he purchased a large drove of hogs, intending to ship to New Orleans ; the winter proving unusually severe, the
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