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Houck John, farm hand, Sec. 27, P.O.Wrights- ville
Hubbard H. F. farmer, Sec. 5, P.O. White Hall
Hudson Isaac M. farmer, Sec. II, P. O. Wrightsville
Hutchinson Marion, renter, Sec. 31, P.O. Ber- dan
I CKES W. D. farmer, Sec. 14, P.O. Wrights- ville
Isaacs James F. farmer, Sec. 22, P.O. Wrights- ville
Isaacs William, farm hand, Sec. 35, P.O. Wrightsville
J ACKSON JOHN H. renter, Sec. 22, P.O. Wrightsville
Jennings Henry, renter, Sec. 25, P.O. Wrights- ville
Johnson David, farmer, Sec. 35, P.O. Wrights- ville
Johnson John, Sec. 25, P.O. Wrightsville
Johnson Mrs. Rebecca, Sec. 28, P.O. Wrights- ville
Jones Alexander, laborer, Wrightsville
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Jones Alexander, renter, Sec. ro, P.O. Wrights- ville
Jones E. H. renter, Sec. 16, P.O. Wrights- ville
Jones Jessie, farm hand, Sec. 4, P.O White Hall
K
ENNEDY MILES, Sec. 29, P.O.
Berdan, was born in Hamilton County, Ohio, Oct. 30, 1844, and in Feb. 1866, came to Brown County, remaining one year ; then came to this county in the Spring of 1868. In Sept. 1861, he enlisted in the United States service, 33d regiment of Ohio Vol- unteer Infantry, where he remained nearly four years, until the close of the war, when he received an honorable discharge. Mr. Kennedy was engaged in several of the most hotly contested battles that occurred during the war - Chicamauga, Mission Ridge, Atlanta, Stone River, Peach Tree Creek, and all of the battles that occurred during that memorable Atlanta campaign. Mr. Kennedy is now married to Laura An- drews, daughter of Stephen and Lucretia Andrews ; the above marriage occurred Sept. 6, 1877. Mr. Kennedy is engaged in farming pursuits, and is a young man de- serving of success
Keohm Adam, farmer, Sec. 35, P.O. Wrights- ville
Keohm Philip, Sec. 35, P.O. Wrightsville KESSINGER DANIEL, farmer, Sec.
27, P.O. Wrightsville. Among the old set- tlers of this township is Daniel Kessinger, who is a native of Hart County, Kentucky, born Nov. 13, 18II ; was next the youngest of a family of seven children by his father's first wife. Jacob and Rebecca, the parents of Daniel, are natives of the same county and State. Daniel's mother's name, prior to her marriage, was Clendennen. The advantages Daniel had, when young, for schooling were unfavorable indeed, and what he did receive was in those rude log structures of the time. At the age of 19 he made a trip to Tazewell County, on horse- back, staid eleven months, and returned to Kentucky, where he remained about thir- teen years. In March 7, 1832, married Rachel McCombs, of Byron County, Ken- tucky, near Mammoth Cave. She was born Oct. 24, 1813. By this marriage they have had twelve children, nine of them living :
William, Porterfield F., James C., Wood- ford T., Charles A., and the girls are : Per- lina E., Sarah F., Prudy Jane and Louretta, all of them married and well settled in life, and every member from the parents down belong to the U. Baptist Church. Nov., 1847, Mr. Kessinger, wife and six children emigrated to this State with an ox team and located in this county ; first be- gan renting, which he followed for seven years, then bought 120 acres of land where he now resides. His wife has for the last fifteen years served in the capacity of mid- wife, and has been very successful. Mr. Kessinger has not been a man that was eager after this world's goods, but has been reasonably content with a good living and a sufficient competency for his old age. Has taken but little interest in political matters, but is a staunch Democrat ; in short, there is no man in the township more highly respected than he is, being re- ligiously honest, and conscientiously just. He has raised a family of children who are an honor to him and to the community in which they reside. His wife has been a member of the U. Baptist Church for near half a century
Kessinger J. C. farmer, Sec. 21, P.O. Wrights- ville
KESSINGER WILLIAM, farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 27, P.O. Wrightsville; was born in Baron County, Kentucky, April II, 1834; is the first child of nine children of Daniel and Rachel Kessinger, who were also born in Kentucky. In 1847 they moved to this county and have since been identified with the interests of the county. In Jan. 1, 1856, was married to Cassandria Davidson, daughter of John Davidson ; they have had seven children, viz .: Ettna J, born Dec.3,1858, died Feb.1875; Laura, born Feb. 16, 1859; John L. born Jan. 4, 1857 ; Rachel, born Aug. 8, 1863, lived 9 months and 8 days; Louisa, born Jan. 31, 1864; Thomas A. born Aug. 22, 1867; infant died March 29, 1864. Mr. Kessinger has 540 acres of land, has the best of buildings and farm improvements, the best in the township and but few better in the county. Mr. Kessinger for several years past has been engaged in shipping stock and grain in connection with his farming, and has been successful in his operations ; is a safe
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dealer, buying and selling on the market. Mr. Kessinger is known as an upright and conscientious man in his dealings, a good neighbor, and worthy citizen, and now ranks among the wealthy and opulent far- mers in the county
Kessinger Wood, farmer, Sec 21, P.O.Wrights- ville
Kirk James S. laborer, Sec. 9, P.O. White Hall
Klat Andy, farm hand, Sec. 35, P.O. Wrights- ville
L AWLER THOS. farmer, P.O. Wrights- ville
Lee J. P. renter, Sec. 32, P.O. Carrollton
LEE MILES W. farmer, Sec. 32, P.O.
Carrollton ; born in Anderson County, North Carolina, Feb. 12, 1812, and in Dec. 3, 1833, he came to this State, stopping awhile on his way at Tennessee. In the Spring of 1834, landed in Madison County this State, at which place he remained about thirteen years. In the Spring of 1847 went to Drew County, Arkansas, where he remained four years ; then returned to Mad- ison County in 1852 and staid five years, and in the Spring of 1857 came to this county and settled on Sec. 32, where he has since remained. Was first married in Ten- nessee, to Nancy Floyd, Feb. 9, 1834 ; had three children : William H. born July 29, 1835 ; Joseph T. born May 15, 1839 ; James P. born April 28, 1842. Married the sec- ond time to Martha Randall, Jan. 8, 1846, by whom he had one child, which died be- fore christening. Mr. Lee has 200 acres of land, and is spending the eve of his life in peace and tranquility, having seen much of this country in his time, and accumulated what he now has by honest industry and frugality ; has long been a member of the U. Baptist Church, and expects to die in the hope of a glorious 'mmortality
Lester William, renter, Sec. 29, P.O. Wrights- ville
Lorton Allen A, farmer, Sec. 9, P.O. White Hall
Lorton David H. farmer, Sec. 8, P.O. White Hall
Lorton Harvey M. farmer, Sec. 8, P O. White Hall
Lorton Harvey N. farmer, Sec. 8, P.O. White Hall
LORTON ROBERT, farmer, Sec. 8, P.O. White Hall, was born in Cumberland County, Ky., Sept. 15, 1817; went to Bond County, Ill., in 1818, where he re- mained four years, when he came to this township and married Jane Stubblefield, Nov. 14, 1844 ; with whom he lived until his death, which occurred Oct. 3, 1875. They have had six children, of whom five are now living, viz : Harriet C., born July 28, 1847; Hester A., born July 28, 1847- twins; Martha E., born April. 25, 1849; Albert H., born Sept. 30, 1852 ; David H., born Feb. 5, 1857. Since Mr. Lorton's demise his widow has remained upon the farm, in company with her son David and daughter Hester. Mr. Lorton was, during his life, a very consistent member of the M. E. Church, was a zealous and enthusiastic worker in the Sunday-school cause ; he died lamented by all who knew him, hav- ing filled several offices of trust in the church to their satisfaction and with credit to himself. Politically he was identified with the Republican party
M ATHEWS M. renter, Sec.18, P.O. Ber- dan
Mattes Conrad, renter, Sec 33, P.O. Wrights- ville
Mayberry E. H. farmer, Sec. II, P.O. Wrights- ville
Mayberry J. M. farmer, Sec. II, P. O. Wrightsville
McClellan Hugh, Sec. 36, P.O. Greenfield
McGowan W. A. teacher, Sec. 33, P. O. Wrightsville
MCMAHON DANIEL, saloon, Wrightsville. Born in Tipperary County, Ireland, Oct. 20, 1852 ; His father's name was Cornelius, and his mother's maiden name, Bridget Flemming. His father be- ing in humble circumstances, Daniel was not sent to school; at the age of 15, he left the parental roof, to shape out his own fortune-began working for the farmers, at which he continued until he attained his 19th year, when he became satisfied that America would afford him better opportu- nities than the Emerald Isle, so, on April 14, 1871, he embarked for this country, landing in New York ten days afterward, stopped a short time in the city, then vis- ited several Eastern cities ; came to this
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State and visited his uncle, John McMahon, at White Hall ; worked by the month for Adam Keohm and Thomas English, and Mr. Datty, on Apple Creek, two years ; rented land on Mrs. Ryan's place, and sub- sequent to this he engaged to clerk for John English, at Wrightsville, at which he con- tinued until he embarked in the business which he is now engaged. Has recently built him a very substantial brick building. Is unmarried, and is a sound Democrat
MCNAMARA ANTONY, farmer, Sec. 20, P.O, Berdan, was born in Mayo County, Ireland, March 15, 1816. Came to Charleston, S. C., and has been in vari- ous localities from the time he first came, up to the date of his settlement upon the sec- tion on which he now resides ; was engaged during the several years in railroading, be- ing employed as foreman on different roads. In the year 1859, he located on the tract of land he now owns, and has, since that time, been identified with the interests of the county. On Nov. 15, 1855, was married to Elizabeth McFadden, by which marriage they have one child, William, born Dec. 7, 1857, in Batt County, Ky. Mr. McNamara owns 137 acres of land, which he has earned by "hard knocks," and expects to spend his days there, and enjoy the fruits of his past labors in peace and quietness McNamara Thomas, farmer, Sec. 28, P. O. Wrightsville
McNamara William, farmer, Sec. 35, P. O. Wrightsville
MEISTER DANIEL, farmer, Sec. 31, P.O.Berdan. Born in Germany in 1835; came to this country at an early age ; since been a resident of the county. In 1861 he en- listed in the Ist Missouri cavalry, Co. F, and participated in several hard fought bat- tles, Pea Ridge, Corinth, Murfreesboro, and others during the Atlanta campaign ; received several wounds as an evidence of his bravery and fidelity as a soldier, having lost one finger, and was shot in the leg; was in the service three years, and served his country faithfully, and received an hon- orable discharge. In June 25, 1871, was married to Ann Spare, had three children, but one now living, Sarah, born Aug. IO, 1873 ; now lives with her grand-parents, Elias and Sarah Meister. Was married second time on Easter day, 1874, to Meinn
Anderson ; have had two children, but one now living, Jacob, born Nov. 12, 1874. Mr. Meister has 40 acres of land, and is comfortably situated in life
MEISTER ELIAS, farmer, Sec. 29, P. O. Berdan, was born July 20, 1813, near Spaer, Rhine Falls, Germany; was married at the age of 23, to Sarah B. Bauman, born March 31, 1814. They have had six chil- dren, four boys and two girls, viz: John, born Sept. 8, 1837 ; Daniel, born Sept. 8, 1837-twins; George, born March 27, 1839 ; Jacob, born May 13, 1840; Sarah B., born Sept. 16, 1847; Elizabeth, born Jan. 3, 1853. Mr. Meister emigrated to this country in 1847, came to Alton first, remained one year, then came to this county, where he rented land for a term of years, and accu- mulated money to buy 320 acres, upon which he now lives ; has raised a family that are an honor to him, being reckoned among the reliable men of the country, and excellent farmers. Mr. Meister and wife are now living in the enjoyment of their health, and have their children set- tled about them. John, being a bachelor, remains with his parents, and has charge of the farm
MEISTER GEORGE, farmer, Sec. 31, P.O. Berdan. Born in Germany, March 27, 1839. At an early age he emigrated to this State, in company with his parents, and since 1872 has lived on the place he now occupies. In 1864 was mustered into the United States service, in Co. H, 144th Regiment Ill. S. V., where he served his country until mustered out in 1865. In July 6, 1874, was married to Josephine Darr, a native of this State, born Feb. 24, 1850, and have had three children, viz : Hattie E., born June 6, 1873 ; Elias, born Sept. 7, 1875 ; George, born Nov. 11, 1876. Mr. Meister has a farm of 80 acres, which, though small, is a model for neatness and order; and what may be said of him as re- gards his ability to conduct a farm, may be said of all the family of Meisters, who are truly model farmers,
MEISTER JACOB, farmer, Sec. 29, P.O. Berdan, was born in Germany, May 13, 1840, and while quite young he emi- grated to this country with his parents, and has since been a resident of the county, for about 31 years. In Jan. 23, 1877, he was
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married to Miss Louisa Schutz, born July 29, 1854, at Schutz's Mills. They have had two children, one of whom is now liv- ing, Lena, born Oct. 5, 1878. Mr. Meis- ter is now engaged in farming pursuits, is settled on the home farm, and hopes, by rigid economy and patient industry to ac- quire a competence for himself and family, and leave behind him a character worthy of the emulation of his posterity
Miller Patrick, laborer, Sec. 4, P.O. White Hall
Miller W. F. grain dealer, Wrightsville
Mitchell John, farmer, Sec. 23, P.O. Wrights- ville
Moore Thomas, farmer, Sec. 15, P.O. Wrights- ville
Morgan James J. laborer, Sec. 8, P.O.Wrights- ville
NELSON HOWARD, laborer, Sec 4, P. O. Wrightsville
PEMBROKE DAVID, farmer, Sec. 12, P. O. White Hall
Palmer George, farmer, P.O. Wrightsville
Prather James, renter, Sec. I, P.O. Green- field
Pratt Anderson, renter, Sec. 15, P.O. Wrights- ville
R AFFERTY JOHNC. Sec. II, P. O. Wrightsville
Rafferty William M. farmer, Sec. 12, P.O. Wrightsville
Rainge John, farmer, P.O. Wrightsville
Reavis J. F. farmer, Sec. 3, P.O. White Hall
Rhodes Frank, laborer, Sec. 23, P.O. Wrights- ville
Rhoads John F. farm hand, Sec. 22, P.O. Wrightsville
Rhoads Joseph C. Wrightsville
Rhoads G. W. farmer, Sec. 21, P.O. Wrights- ville
RHODES WILLIAM V. constable,
Sec. 21, P.O. Wrightsville. The subject of this sketch was born in Bedford County, Pa., Sept. 14, 1846. His father's name was Joseph, and his mother's maiden name was Ellen Jakes. They are of German descent. At the age of 17 ran away from home and enlisted in the army, but, under age, he was released and returned to his parents. In August, 1865, he, in company with his parents, emigrated to this county,
first locating near Carrollton. Since his arrival here has been engaged in agricul- tural pursuits. June 5, 1873, formed a matrimonial alliance with Mary E. Batty, born in this county April 7, 1854 ; she is a daughter of William Batty, of this town- ship. Two children are the result of this union, Joseph C., born July 12, 1874, Wm. O., born Feb. 13, 1876. March, 1877, moved to Wrightsville, where he has since remained; was elected constable of the precinct same year, and has since served in that capacity with credit to himself and to the satisfaction of the people. He is an efficient officer, and does not shrink from danger when he has an official duty to per- form, being brave and fearless ; a striking proof of his executive ability was mani- fested in the capture and arrest of Dr. C. E. McAuliffe, who had shot his man, and retreating to a house, barricated himself against the pursuing throng, whom he kept at bay for several hours, when Mr. Rhodes arrived with a warrant and broke down the door, rushed in, captured the prisoner, when it was known that he was armed with a double-barrelled shot gun. The crowd was disbanded, but while on his road to the county jail, at night, was over- powered by a posse of fifty men, who seized the prisoner and hung him to a tree
Ross William, farmer, Sec. 7, P.O. White Hall
S HAFFER HENRY, renter, Sec. 33, P.O. Wrightsville
Short James, laborer, Sec. 5, P.O. White Hall
Smith Amos, renter, Sec. 32, P.O. Carrollton Smith C. H. laborer, Sec. 23, P.O. Wrights- ville
Smith Daniel, renter, Sec. 35, P.O. Carroll- ton
Smith Joseph, renter, Sec. 32, P.O. Carroll- ton
Smith Mrs. renter, Sec. 32, P.O. Carrollton Smith Samuel, Sec. II, P.O. Wrightsville Smith William, Sec. 13, P.O. Wrightsville
Smith William H. farm hand, Sec. 25, P.O. Wrightsville
Springate - farmer, Sec. 21, P.O. Wrights- ville
Staats Abram, farmer, Sec. 3, P.O. White Hall
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STINNETT JAMES H. farmer, Sec.
I, P.O. Wrightsville, was born in this coun- ty, May 10, 1835 ; was the second son of David and Margarina Stinnett, who were natives of Kentucky. Mr. Stin- nett was married Oct. 9, 1856, to Miss Ma- ry J. Ferguson. They have had six chil- dren, Eunice E., Pleasant M., James A., Charles H., William T. and Bertha Ann, all of whom are now living. Mr. Stinnett has 120 acres of land, and knows very well how he got it-as the good Master said we should obtain our bread-" by the sweat of his brow." Mr. Stinnett is of Democratic principles, and holds to those principles very tenaciously
Stoat John, farmer, Sec. 18, P.O. White Hall Stocks Zeno, teacher, Sec. 29, P.O. Berdan Stone Josiah, renter, Sec. 7, P.O. White Hall
Stone Joseph, farmer, Sec. 3, P.O. Wrights- ville
Stout Daniel, carpenter, Sec. 23, P.O.Wrights- ville
Stout John H. farmer, Sec. 7, P.O. White Hall
STOUT H. C. carpenter, Wrightsville. The subject of these lines is a native of Greenfield, Greene Co., born May 16, 1836. Is the son of Dr. J. M. Stout, who was born and raised in Ohio. The Stout family are of German descent. Mr. Stout's mother's name was Lodicy Drum, daughter of John Drum, who was an old pioneer of this county. Mr. Stout's father resides in Kansas since 1870. At the age of twenty- four Mr. Stout left the parental roof, and, at this time, concluded that to be success- ful he must first secure nature's great help- meet-a wife ; and solicited and won the hand of Lauretta Thaxton, daughter of Dr. Clay Thaxton ; their marriage being celebrated August, 1860; had three chil- dren, but one now living, Florence, born May, 1868. Sept. 2, 1862, Mr. S. enlisted in Co. I, 9Ist Regt. Ills. Vol. Infantry, and served his country faithfully until the close of the war ; mustered out at Mobile. Was once taken prisoner by John Morgan but was released four months afterwards. During the time he was in service engaged in nearly all the engagements the regiment participated in. Since his return has been engaged at his trade, that of a carpenter
and joiner ; is a good workman and does satisfactory work. Is a man of quiet and retiring habits and an excellent citizen
STRANG ALEXANDER D. farm- er, Sec. 5, P.O. White Hall. Mr. Strang was born March 19, 1835 ; son of Solomon and Elizabeth Strang, who were early set- tlers, Solomon having, in an early day, worked in the lead mines at Galena, where he earned the money which gave him a start in this county, and was afterward suc- , cessful. He died Sept. 6, 1848. Alexan- der D., the subject of this sketch, was first married Jan. 15, 1856, to Olive Wood, had one son, William S., who now lives with his father. Mr. Strang was married the second time Dec. 29, 1869, to Rebecca Waghorn. They have three children, viz : Lizzie R., born Sept. 2, 1871 ; Mary J., born Jan. 2, 1875 ; Thomas A., born Feb. 2, 1878. Mr. Strang is a member of White Hall Lodge, No. 80, of A. F. and A. M. Cares but little about political matters, but votes the Republican ticket. Mr. Strang and brother own 68212 acres of land, 272 in Sec. 5, 240 in Sec. 4, balance in 9 and IO. They are men of energy ; upright and excellent citizens
Strang William H. farmer, Sec. 4, P.O. White Hall
Stubblefield George A. farmer, Sec. 8, P.O. White Hall
Stubblefield James H. farmer, Sec. 6, P.O. White Hall Sullivan James, teacher, Sec. 28, P.O. Wrightsville
TAFFNER JOHN, farmer, Sec. II, P.O. Wrightsville
TAFFNER JOHN B. farmer, Sec. II, P.O. Wrightsville, was born in Prussia in 1852 ; at an early age his parents emi- grated to St. Louis, about the year 1864, and in 1865 came to this State. He is the son of John and Anna Taffner, who came to this country about fourteen years ago. On March 2, 1878, John B. was married to Mar- garet L. Caine. He owns 50 acres of land. He is a member of the Catholic Church, and is a Democrat
Taffner John P. farmer, Sec. II, P.O. Wrights- ville
TAYLOR ALONZO P. farmer, Sec. 9, P.O. White Hall, was born March 19,
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1853, is a native of this county ; is a son of Joseph and Rebecca Taylor, who were natives of Kentucky, and came to this county at an early day. Alonzo was united in matrimony Dec. 26, 1872, to Lizzie Davis, daughter of J. W. Davis; as a result of this marriage they have now two children, viz .: Warren, born Aug. 9, 1873; Nora, born July 11, 1875. Mr. Taylor owns 80 acres of land, and although young, he has had considerable experience with the world, and expects, if spared, to grow up to be one of the wealthy, and to rank among the most respected of his township
THAXTON CLAY DR. farmer, Sec. 28, P.O. Wrightsville, was born near Richmond, Va., Aug. 5, 1799, was the "seventh son " of William and Mary Thax- ton. William having served seven years in the Revolutionary War. In 1819 the subject of this sketch came to this county, at which time it was but a wilderness. In- dians roamed across the prairies, and it was in the days of horse mills and "hominy mortars," the nearest mill at that time, being at Alton. Large game, such as bears, pan- thers, elk, wolves and deer in countless numbers could be seen almost at any time. Chills and fevers were among the indispen- sables at this time, and it is related that there was scarcely a house during these times but what some members of the family would be down with the " ager," and in many instances, all of them-none being left to care for the sick. People speak of hard times now, but they are nothing in comparison to the times in which those early pioneers lived, and the trials which they passed through would daunt and dis- hearten the hearts of the most hardy at the present time had they to pass through such scenes as related by those hardy pioneers, who opened up the country, and prepared the way for the present generation. The subject of this sketch was married Nov. 9, 1827, to Caroline Whitaker, who was born March 1, 18II, was the daughter of Robert and Anna Whitaker, from this union they had eleven children, have raised nine : Sarah Ann, born Jan. 1, 1829; Martha Jane, born Dec. 29, 1830 ; Robt. M., born July 9, 1835; Elizabeth, born Oct. 11, 1839 ; Lauretta, born January 27, 1842 ; William, M. born May 2, 1844; John Francis, born
Aug. 20, 1847 ;; Joseph H. born Jan. 4, 1850. Mr. Thaxton and wife have divided up their land among their children, have reserved 80 acres for himself and wife, which they are now located upon. John and Joseph are still single, and live with their parents. Mr. Thaxton and wife are consistent members of the United Baptist Church, have been members of that body during the last forty years. They are in unusual good health for people of their years ; are sprightly, and seem to be in the full possession of their mental as well as physical faculties, to an extent that gives promise of several years yet; they are ready to go, and are like shocks of corn ripe for their Master's use, and when He calls they are ready to enter into the joys prepared for His people before the founda- tion of the world
THAXTON PARHAM, farmer, Sec. 31, P.O. Carrollton. Mr. Thaxton first saw the light of day Jan. 8, 1826, on a spot of ground on the land he now occupies, and which is now used as a cornfield, and off of it grew corn, which took the blue ribbon at the Greene County Fair this year; so much for association. Mr. Thaxton was the seventh child of Larkin and Catherine Thaxton, the former a native of Virginia and the latter of Scotland. The subject of this sketch had but few educational advan- tages, for while in his minority there was not, he relates a regularly organized district in the county, and what education he did get was by walking several miles to the rude structures incident to those pioneer days. Mr. Thaxton learned the trade of an operative mason, and worked at it for a number of years in Virden and various other localities. In Jan. 27, 1858, he con- cluded that he had lived a bachelor suf- ficiently long, and solicited the hand of Anna Drum, and as a result of the alliance have had four children : Florence, born Dec. 26, 1859; Luella, born March 7, 1861 ; Jennette, born July 5, 1868 ; Clif- ford born Nov. 25, 1869. Mr. Thaxton is a man whose honesty and integrity are un- questioned ; has held office of Coroner and Township Trustee to the satisfaction of the people
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