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VAN TUYLE ROBERT, farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 32, P.O. Manchester, Scott Co., Ill. Robert Van Tuyle was born in Somerset Co., New Jersey, on the 26th of November, 1832 ; he was in his fourth year when his parents, Otto and Charlotte Van Tuyle, immigrated to Illinois, settling in Greene County. Remaining during the winter northeast of White Hall, thence to Manchester prairie ; remaining until 1851, when a location was made on the prop- erty now owned by Robert ; on this prop- erty were passed the last days of Otto Van Tuyle, who became an exceedingly pros- perous farmer through industry, whose worth was appreciated by the early resi- dents of Scott and Greene Counties ; he passed away to that world of spirits to which we all are hastening, on the 3d of June, 1852. Mrs. Van Tuyle who is still living, a most estimable lady, is a resident of Jacksonville, Morgan County. Robert, from whom this sketch is obtained, has followed farming from boyhood; on the 3d of May, 1859, he was united in mar- riage to Miss Margaret A. Clark, a daugh- ter of E. J. Clark, a successful farmer of Scott County, an earnest minister of the gospel and president of the Manchester Bank of Scott County ; three children born of this marriage, Frederick, a student of the Commercial College of Jacksonville, and Edward and Lottie. Mr. Van Tuyle, from a small beginning, has become a suc- cessful farmer, owning 460 acres; in ad- dition to farming Mr. V. is also extensively engaged as a stock buyer and shipper ; one of the most popular men of Scott County, he there holds the position of bank director, and was lately nominated for pro- bate judge
Vaughn Thos. renter, Sec. 16, P.O. Rood- house
Vermillion Chas. renter, Sec, 31, P.O. White Hall
Vermillion Henry, renter, Sec. 31, P.O. White Hall
VERMILLION THOMAS, farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 31, P.O. White Hall. Mr. Vermillion is a native of Virginia, born in 1822; sixth child of Charles and Nancy Vermillion. At the early age of sixteen Thomas made his way to Greene County, locating near present farm resi-
dence of James Rawlings; remaining three years he returned to Virginia, and while here a resident was united in marriage to Miss Catharine Carr. Sixteen years later he again set out for Illinois, locating first in Marshall County, he proceeded to Deca- tur, in Macon County, and thence to Greene, where he has since resided ; own- ing 44 acres. Having thirteen years ex- perience in the manufacture of sorghum molasses every autumn finds him busily engaged in the manufacture of a superior grade of this article that finds ready sale owing to its superior quality. Of seven children born of this marriage five are living, Henry R., Charles, Frank B., Althea, and Ferrell
VLIET WILLIAM S. farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 22, P.O. Roodhouse. The above named gentleman is a native of New Jersey; born in 1825, eldest son of Simon J. and Elizabeth Vliet. In the small but enterprising State of New Jersey, Young Vliet passed his early years, upon the old farm homestead. At twenty-five he was united in marriage to Miss Dorotha Thorp, a daughter of John Thorp, a suc- cessful farmer. In 1853 Mr. Vliet made his way to Illinois, where he first located in Marshall County, and became a dealer in grain. In 1864 he moved to Greene County, where he has since followed farm- ing, owning 86 acres in one of the best townships in Greene County. Although not among the older residents, Mr. V. is well and favorably known in this county. Of this marriage nine children were born, three of whom are living: Helen Jo- sephine, Charley, and May. Mrs. Vliet departed this life on the 14th of June, 1877
WADSWORTH ISAAC, farmer
and stock raiser, Sec. 5, P.O. Man- chester, Scott County, Ill. Mr. Wads- worth was born in Greene County. Nov., 1843. He was in his eighth year when his parents, Joseph and Gertrude Wadsworth, moved to Montgomery County, where the subject of this sketch grew to maturity. When the war came on he enlisted in Company I, 53d Ill. Reg., for three years' service. Returning to Montgomery County, when the war closed, he remained until 1870, when he moved to Greene County,
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where he has since resided, owning So acres of valuable land
WALKER ANDREW, deceased, who is well remembered by early settlers of Greene County, was born in Virginia, Feb. 16, 1808. He grew to manhood in the famous old State of Virginia, a farmer by occupation. On the 13th day of Sept., IS33, he was married to Miss Charlotte Litner. In 1837 he concluded to follow the fortunes of the early settlers of Illinois, and accordingly, after many weeks of travel over the prairie, he settled in Greene County, where, as soon as able, he pur- chased a tract of 40 acres, part of the farm property now owned by Mrs. Walker, from whom this sketch is obtained. On the de- cease of the husband, the family comprised five children: Malcina, who married Thomas Fisher; James A., who married Huldah Longworth; Mary, who married Nelson Ballard; Zachary T., who married Miss Sal- lie Robinson ; George B., resides at home WALKER E. S. (the late), who was a farmer and skillful physician of Greene County, was born in Virginia; in early youth he acquired many advantages in an educational point of view, which fitted him in after years for the medical profession ; in Greene County he united his fortunes to Miss Mary Jane Mar, by whom he had nine children ; for many years he was a practic- ing physician in Greene and adjoining counties ; he passed away during the year 1860; of O. W. Walker it may be said, that his boyhood was passed on a farm; at twenty he was married to Miss Margaret Barrett, a daughter of John Barrett, by whom he had five children, three living : Cora O., Otis S., and infant child; Mr. Walker owns 120 acres
Walker William, P.O. White IIall
Wells Levi, renter, Sec. 30, P.O. White Hall WHITFIELD THOMAS J. farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 10, P.O. Roodhouse. Mr. W. is a native of Tennessee; born July 24, 1854, oldest son of Thomas Whitfield, who died during hisearly childhood, and Martha C., who during the rebellion concluded to locate in the North, and on arrival near Cairo sickened and died. Thomas, then in his tenth year, went to live with a farmer, working for an exceedingly hard and grasping man. Arriving in Greene
County, he worked for Alonzo Allen eight years. During this time, 1874, he was united in marriage to Miss Delilah Taylor, a daughter of Preston Taylor, by whom he has one child, Charles A.
WILLIAMS GEORGE W. farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 32, P.O. White Hall. Mr. Williams, although not among the earliest settlers of Greene County, is worthy of more than a passing notice. He was born in Virginia, Sept. 5, 1816. He was the fifth child of a family of thir- teen children. His parents were John and Elizabeth Williams, who died in Virginia. George left Virginia, in 1846, for Illinois, locating, on arrival, near White Hall, where he purchased what is now known as the Adams Farm. This he bought on time from David Barrow. A natural mechanic, at this time he devoted considerable time to blacksmithing. In 1847 he was married to Miss Sarah J. Williams, a daughter of the late Lewis Williams, by whom he had one child. In 1848 Mrs. W., departing this life, was laid at rest in the Carrollton Cemetery. On the 4th of April, 1849, Mr. Williams was married to Miss Tabitha J. Pankey, a daughter of William B. Pankey, by whom he has seven children : Mary A., Edward, John J., Virginia, William B., Emma, and Holmes. Mr. Williams is a kind hearted man and a substantial citizen, owning 200 acres in valuable town prop- erty, at White Hall, and a farm of 100 acres in Kansas
Williams John J. farmer, Sec. 32, P.O. White Hall
Windsor Henry, farmer, Sec. 12, P.O. Man- chester, Scott Co.
Winters B. G. farmer, Sec. 32, P.O. White Hall
WINTERS J. C. COL. a leading agriculturist of Greene County and one of its most prominent citizens, is a native of Sinclair County, Ill .; born in 1816. Passing briefly by the earlier years of his life, spent upon the old farm homestead, we arrive at the year 1846, when war was declared between Mexico and the United States Government, with a zeal consistent with his early years, he enlisted as a pri- vate in Company C, Ist Reg. Ill. Vol., under the command of Col. J. J. Hardin. Proceeding to the front, ranking as a 2d
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Lieutenant, he became engaged in the bat- tle, so famous in history, and known as Buena Vista. Sharing the privations in- cident to a soldier's life thirteen months, he was honorably discharged, at Camargo, and returned to Greene County, where he had moved to from Morgan. While quietly pursuing his vocation of farmer, the re- bellion coming on, and realizing the danger to the old flag that had proudly waved over many a battle field years prior, he quickly organized a company and proceeded to Missouri. Although he first ranked as captain, through meritorious conduct he became the popular colonel of the 59th Ill. Entering for three years' service, when his term expired, owing to ill health, he re- signed his commission, retiring from the stirring scenes of war to the quiet pursuits of agriculture. In 1850, while a member of the legislature, he became known among the members who voted in favor of the Illinois Central R.R., then seeking to ex- tend its lines to Chicago. Since his retire- ment from the legislature, the name of Colonel Winters has been frequently men- tioned in connection with responsible offices, but he has invariably declined them all, preferring to attend to the duties of his farm, comprising 317 acres in Tp. 12, R. II. Like our late martyred President, Mr. Winters, thirty-eight years ago, split rails for a livelihood, and to-day can point with pride to a success achieved by no ordinary energy. Mr. Winters was married to Miss Cynthia Cochran, a most estimable lady, by whom he has seven children: Frank, Samuel, Lafayette, Solon, Joshua, Jo- sephine, and Byron
Winters John, school teacher, Sec. 35, P.O. White HIall
Winters William, renter, Sec. 33, P.O. White Ilall
WISE LEWIS N. school teacher, Sec. 23, P.O. White Hall. Mr. Wise is a native of Greene County, born Dec. 15, 1836, the youngest of a family of nine children. The early years of his life were passed upon a farm. Early evincing a taste for knowledge he applied himself assiduously to his studies and acquired a liberal education. At nineteen he entered Shurtleff College ; remaining one year, he became versed in the higher English studies. Attaining his
majority, he determined to adopt teaching as a profession, and for a period of seven years was a teacher of a district school. During this time he united his fortunes to Miss Rebecca Jones, a daughter of David B. Jones. For a period of sixteen years he has taught school in Greene County and, his attainments being far above the average, he gives general satisfaction. In his twenty- fourth year he was elected justice of the peace and township treasurer. In 1869 he made his way to Kansas, where with his- family he settled in Montgomery County. At Independence he conducted a success- ful merchandise business, but in the midst. of prosperity his devoted wife sickened and died. Disheartened at the death of her who had shared his fortunes, he returned to Greene County, where he is the owner of 40 acres of valuable land, but still con- tinues his old vocation
Wyatt J. W. farmer, Sec. 32, P.O. White Hall
WYATT THOMAS, farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 30, l'.O. White Hall. Mr. Wyatt was born in Madison County, Ill., July 5, 1819. Ile was but a child when his parents settled in Morgan County, and accompanied them to Greene County, set- tling on the Lorton Prairie, where land was entered from the government. William Wyatt was an exceedingly prosperous farmer for the period of time in which he lived. He passed away thirty-five years ago, Mr. W., surviving her husband many years, was also laid at rest in Greene County. Thomas, from whom this sketch is obtained, well remembers many of the older pioneers who have been gathered to a home above. At his father's house the North American In- dian smoked in stohd silence the pipe of peace and then strode sullenly away across the trackless prairie. The education of the youth was derived in a log cabin not far from his present residence. In his twentieth year he was united in marriage to Miss Nancy Denham, a daughter of Willis Denham, by whom he had ten chil- dren : William, John, David, Thomas, Oby, Aaron, Ida, Mary, and Addie. Mr. Wyatt owns So acres
Wyatt William, renter, P.O. White Hall
WYNN JOHN, farmer and stock raiser,
Sec. 12, P.O. Manchester, Scott County,
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Ill. John Wynn is a native of Ireland, born in the county of Roscommon, in 1847. During his early infancy his father passed to that bourne from whence no traveler ever returns. The youth, in 1859, became a passenger on board a sailing vessel and crossing the Atlantic in it, reached, in due time, New York City, where he remained a short time, when he wended his way. to
Morgan County, and, entering the employ of James Strawn, twelve years ago, became a resident of Greene County, where, in 1873, he married Miss Margaret Collins, a daughter of Thomas Collins. Three children were born of this marriage : Michael, May, and Margaretta. Like nearly all of his race, liberality is a distinguishing trait of Mr. Wynn's character
BUSINESS CARDS.
ALLEN CHAS. E., M. D. proprietor Mineral Springs, three miles east of Rood- house. The above Springs contain, from actual analysis, the properties whence we maintain the vigor of youth
AMOS GEORGE H. stock dealer, township 12, range II
CRIST C. J. justice of the peace, township 12, range II
DAVIS ARTHUR, fruit grower. Mr. Davis has one of the best orchards in Greene County, situated in township 12, range II
VERMILLION THOMAS, manu- facturer and dealer in sorghum molasses, township 12, range II
TOWNSHIP I 2, NORTH RANGE IO, WEST.
A RMSTRONG H. MRS. widow T. H. Sec. 29, P.O. Athensville
Ash Jesse, farmer, Sec. Io, P.O. Athensville Ash S. M. farmer, Sec. 3, P.O. Murrayville, Morgan Co.
B ARBER JAMES, farmer, Sec. 7, P.O. Murrayville, Morgan Co.
Barnard Mittie Mrs. wid. J. T. Sec. 29, P.O. Athensville
Barnard Thomas, druggist and general store- keeper, Athensville
Barnett Fred, farmer, Sec. 19, P.O. Athens- ville
Barnett John, farmer, Sec. 31, P.O. Athens- ville
Barrow James, renter, Sec. 14, P.O, Athens- ville
Barrow Levi, lab. Sec. 20, P.O. Athensville
BELL JOHN, farmer, Sec. 22, P.O. Athensville, born in Yorkshire, Eng., Sept. 10, 1837; came to this country in 1854, and lived with his uncle, Mr. Thomas Bell, of Morgan County, who emigrated to this country many years ago, and still resides in Morgan Co. Mr. Bell married Dec. 22, 1861, to Elizabeth Gordon, born in Cana- da, July 17, 1834. Shortly after their mar- riage Mr. and Mrs. Bell removed to Greene Co., where a family of five children have been born, viz .: Lizzie, born Oct. 16, 1862; Richard T., Nov. II, 1864 ; Frederick H., Dec. 13, 1867; John F., July 7, 1869, and George T., Sept. 4, 1871. Mr. Bell has been a farmer all his life. Owns seventy acres, well improved
Black R. farmer, Sec. 7, P.O. Murrayville, Morgan Co.
Blake David F. farmer, Sec. 18, P.O. Rood- house
Blake John M. farmer, Sec. 17, P.O. Rood- house
Brock Joel, renter, Sec. 16, P.O. Athensville Brown General, lab. Sec. 31, P.O. Athens- ville
Burrell Edward, farmer, Sec. 5, P.O. Mur- rayville, Morgan Co.
CARVETH BROS. James H. and George P. farmers, Sec. 34, P.O. Athensville
Castleberry John, farmer, Sec. 19, P.O. Ath- ensville
Cawdle James, renter, Sec. I, P.O. Murray- ville, Morgan Co.
Chaudoin Andrew, farmer, Sec. 36, P.O. Ath- ensville
Church W. E. photographer, Athensville
Colclaugh Geo. W. farmer, Sec. 20, P.O. Ath- ensville
Converse A. farmer, Sec. 35, P.O. Athens- ville
Cox Henry D. lab. Sec. 26, P.O. Athensville Crane Geo. W. farmer, Sec. 17, P.O. Athens- ville
Curlismyer Joseph, Sec. 4, P.O. Murrayville, Morgan Co.
D ANN JAMES, renter, Sec. 27, P.O. Athensville
DANROW JAMES, farmer, Sec. 27, P.O. Athensville, born in Ireland, March 20, 1851; came to this country in 1869, and settled in Greene Co .; married Dec. 22, 1873, to Sarah E., daughter of Ely and Mary Bathel, Greene Co., born March 20, 1853; one child has been born of this union, Richard G., April 9, 1875. Mr. Danrow, since coming to this country, has devoted his industries solely to agricultural pursuits. Farm consists of 100 acres Davidson Hezekiah, lab. Athensville
Delany Geo. H. renter, Sec. 26, P.O. Athens- ville
Delany Robt. renter, Sec. 14, P.O. Athens- ville
DELL GIL. H. renter, Sec. 13, P.O. Athensville, son of Matthew Dill, who was born in Alabama, Feb.I, 1811, and came to this State, settling in Greene Co. in 1857 ; married to Martha Hazelton, of Kentucky,
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who was born April 19, 1819. Six sons and four daughters were born of this union, of which Gil. H. is the sixth child, and was born in Kentucky, May 16, 1849, where he lived until his parents moved here. Mar- ried Dec. 26, 1875, to Caroline Smith, Greene Co., born Aug. 10, 1853. Two children have blessed this union : Matt H. born Feb. 3, IS77, and Carrie M., born March 7, 1878. Mr. Dell has devoted his industries exclusively to farming. Rents 90 acres
Denison John, lab. Sec. 20, P.O. Athensville De Shazo Charles, farmer, Sec. 10, P.O. Mur- rayville, Morgan Co.
Dooty James, farmer, Sec. 6, P.O. Murray- ville, Morgan Co.
Downs Helen, wid. Andrew, Sec. IS, P.O. Roodhouse
Downs Zacariah, farmer, Sec. 18, P.O. Rood- house
Dryden J. I). farmer, Sec. 17, P.O. Rood- house
Dyer John, renter, Sec. 21, P.O. Athensville Dyer Wm. L. lab. Sec. 20, P.O. Athensville
E ARLY MICHAEL, renter, Sec. 12.P.O. Scottsville, Macoupin Co.
Edwards John L. blacksmith, Athensville
Edwards Michael, farmer, Sec. 25, P.O. Ath- ensville
Ellet Wm. farmer, Sec. 19, P.O. Athensville Elmore Wm. renter, Sec. 27, P.O. Athens- ville
English John H. dry goods and groceries, Athensville
F CANNING BENJAMIN, farmer, Sec. 1, P.O. Scottsville, Macoupin Co.
Fanning George, renter, Sec. 12, P.O. Mur- rayville, Morgan Co.
FARLOW JAMES, farmer, Sec. 34, P.O. Athensville. Born in Ireland, came to this country in 1819. landing in New York ; came to Illinois in 1852, and to Greene County abont fourteen years ago. Married September 14, 1854, to Lucinda Johnson, of Macoupin County; this union has been blessed by three children, viz : Lucinda E., born Oct. 16, 1855, now the wife of G. Eggle,on of Morgan Co., Michael J., born Dec. 9, 1856, and James P. born April 14, 1859. now in Kansas. Since his marriage Mr. Farlow has devoted his in-
dustries to agricultural pursuits ; he bought his present homestead, consisting of 80 acres, about five years ago
FAULKNER H. T., farmer, Sec. 23, P.O. Athensville. Born in Kentucky Dec. 12, 1828, and came to this State and county about 1848; was married Aug. 1I, 1852 to Jennie R. Moore, of Greene County, born Sept. 12, 1833; this union was blessed by three children, viz. : Sophie E., born June 20, 1853, Jennie B., born Aug. 17, IS55, and Andrew J., born May 16, 1857. Mrs. Faulkner died Aug. 19, 1863; Mr. Faulkner was married again Oct. 19, 1864, to Mar- garet M. Vedder, of Pike Co., born May 14, 1837; four children have been born of this union, viz .: Florence C., born Oct. 16, 1866, died Aug. 16, 1867, Mary R., born Nov. 19, 1868, Cornelia J, born June II, 1871, and Edward A., born March 15, 1873. Mr. Faulkner has devoted his industries solely to agricultural pursuits; homestead con- sists of 80 acres
Ferguerson J. T. farmer, Sec. 35, P.O. Athens- ville
Ferguson James A. renter, Sec. 30, P.O. Athensville
Ferguson W. C. blacksmith, Athensville
Fester Francis M. farmer, Sec. 33, P.O.Athens- ville
Few Robert, farmer, Sec. 10, P.O. Athensville Fitzsimmons James, farmer, Sec. 5, P.O. Athensville
Floro Wm. renter, Sec. 4, P.O. Athensville Florence James, Sec. 26, P.O. Athensville
Flynn Michael, farmer, Sec. 34, l'.O. Athens- ville
G ILMORE C. N. farmer, Sec. 10, P.O. Athensville
Gilmore Carrell, farmer, Sec. 18, P.O. Rood- house
Gilmore John, farmer, Sec. 22, P.O Athens- ville
Gilmore John M. farmer, Sec. 10, P.O. Athens- ville
Gilmore W. P. farmer and stock dealer, Sec. 10, P.O. Murrayville, Morgan Co.
Glover John, farmer, Sec. I, P.O. Murrayville, Morgan Co.
GOODING CHARLES, farmer, Sec. 15, P.O. Athensville. Son of M. S. Good- ing, who was born in North Carolina, July 22, 1791 ; married in Kentucky to Eva
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Dunlap, and settled in this county about 1825, and died in 1834, leaving five young children to be provided for by their mother, who, by great perseverance succeeded in her labor of love, and died in July, 1854. Charles Gooding was born Feb. 10, 1834 ; married April 13, 1853, to Maria, daughter of Theo. and Ellen Stafford, of Morgan Co., born Nov. 14, 1825 ; this union has been blessed by four children, viz: Ellen M., born July 1, 1854, Milton S,, born Dec. 9, 1856, Henry E., born Feb. 9, 1858, and Charles A., born Aug. 9, 1861. Mr. Good- ing has devoted his industries solely to agricultural pursuits; homestead consists of 180 acres
Goucher Albert, farmer, Sec. 6, P.O. Murray- ville, Morgan Co.
Goucher Wiley, renter, Sec. 6, P.O. Murray- ville, Morgan Co.
Greenwood Isaac, renter, Sec. 3, P.O. Murray- ville, Morgan Co.
Grider M. F. farmer, Sec. 14, P.O. Athensville Grigsby Henry, renter, Sec. II, P.O. Murray- ville, Morgan Co.
Gunn Joseph D. farmer, Sec. 18, P.O. Rood- house
H ALE JOHN CALVIN, renter, Sec. 23, P.O. Athensville
HANLEY JOHN C., farmer, Sec. 24,
P.O. Athensville. Born in Tennessee, July 12, 1844, and came to this State with his parents when seven years of age, and settled in Macoupin Co .; married Nov. 14, 1866, to Minnie Hilyer, of Scott County, born April 13, 1848 ; this lady died shortly after marriage, June 22, 1867 ; Mr. Hanley mar- ried again, March 31, 1869, to Alice, daugh- ter of Oliver and Martha Springer, of Greene County, born May 20, 1848 ; this union has been blessed by one child, John O., born July 19, 1873. Mr. Hanley took up his residence in this county in 1868 ; has made farming his occupation ; homestead con- sists of 40 acres
Harrison George W. farmer, Sec. 30, P.O. Athensville
Harrison William, renter, Sec.26, P.O.Athens- ville
HASTINGS PETER, renter, Sec. 21, P.O. Athensville ; born in Kentucky, Jan. 15, 1819; came to this State in 1834, and has lived in this county four years ; mar- Z
ried Feb. 4, 1846, to Mary Ruggles, of Tennessee, born Nov. 11, 1823 ; this union has been blessed by seven children, only two however of whom are living, viz : Clara, born June 9, 1850, and Louisa born Aug. 5, 1852. Mr. Hastings enlisted in August, 1861, in the 10th Mo. V. I., and served at Vicksburg, Champion Hills, Raymond, Corinth and Chattanooga, was mustered out at St. Louis, Sept. 1864, after three years very active and arduous service. Mr. Hastings followed the occupation of black- smith for many years, but since his return from the war has devoted his industries to farming
HATLER F. M., renter, Sec. 32, P.O. Athensville. Born in Barren County, Ky., Feb. 28, 1833, and removed to Sangamon County, Illinois, with his parents in March, 1834. His parents were both stricken with fever shortly after arriving there, and died in June of that year, leaving the infant son, the subject of our sketch, an orphan in a new settlement. He was the youngest of three children thus left without a parent ; he was raised by his uncle, John M. Hatler, who had lately settled in Greene County, where they have lived ever since. Mr. Hatler was married March 9, 1854, to Sarah C. Overby, a daughter of Andrew and Rachel Overby, of Greene County, born Sept. 10, 1837 ; this union has been blessed by five children, three of whom are living, viz. : James W., born May II, 1856, Albert M., born May 21, 1861, and John Alonzo, born :Dec. 13, 1867. Mr. Hatler has de- voted his industries solely to agricultural pursuits ; rents 300 acres
Heaton Mark, farmer, Sec. 18, P.O. Rood- house
Heywood Wm. farmer, Sec. 9, P.O. Athens- ville
Hicks George, farmer, Sec. 13, P.O. Athens- ville
Hicks Joel, renter, Sec. 13, P.O. Athensville Hicks Nancy Mrs. wid. J. W. Sec. 13, P.O. Athensville
Hicks Samuel, renter, Sec. 13, P.O, Athens- ville
Hicks W. E. farmer, Sec. 17, P.O. Roodhouse Hoots Henry, farmer, Sec. 23, P.O. Athens- ville
HOPKINS NANCY MRS., wid. Geo. H. Sec. 29, P.O. Athensville. Geo.
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H. Hopkins was born in Kentucky in 1796, and came to this State when a young man; he was one of the earliest settlers of Morgan County where he entered land, but removed to Greene County shortly after, and bought and entered land in this town- ship; was married in 1825 to Mary Ann Arnold of Tennessee, born in 1807; this union was blessed by nine children, five of whom are living, viz .: Abraham, John, Ellen, Mary Ann and Austin. Mr. Hop- kins after a long life of toil and industry devoted to the improvement of his land, died Oct. 14, 1866, at the age of 70 years. Mrs. Hopkins still resides at the homestead, which consists of 120 acres, the original tract having been divided at Mr. Hopkins' death
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