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choice the occupation of farmer, which he has pursued with much vigor and ability; was engaged in the grocery busi- ness one year, but returned to the farm; was married in 1871 to Mary E. Ander- Democrat. P. O., Yates City.
Flynn, John, son of William and Mary Flynn, natives of Ireland, was born Nov. 7, 1811; came to America when a child; at the early age of 13 engaged as bar tender in a saloon; came west in 1834, settling in Illinois; July 27, 1838, he married Mary Spears, who bore him 13 children, 9 of whom are living. Dem- ocrat. In 1861, when our country's flag was fired upon, he was the first in his township to offer his services; he is a radical temperance man and a hard worker in the cause; on the 22d day of May, 1878, he gave a large temperance picnic at his place, at which over 600 people assembled ; he formerly was very intemperate, but has thoroughly re- formed, and is a member of temperance organizations and the Baptist Church; he has held local offices for over 20 years. P. O., Knoxville
Foote, George W., physician, Galesburg.
Ford, Dyer. P. O., Oneida.
Foster. James MI., farmer, son of Zebulon and Elizabeth (Wingate) Fos- ter, the former a native of New York and the latter of New Jersey, was born Jan. 2. 1808, in Hamilton co., O .; moved to In diana in 1814; received a common-school education · moved to Illinois in 1830, set- tling in Fulton co. until 1833, when he moved to Knox co .; was married June 13, 1841 to Eliza Combs. then again to a second wife, Louisa Roads, Sept. 1848; he is the parent of 9 children, of whom ? are living ; was a soldier in the Black Hawk war; has been School Director, School Trustee and Supervisor; Repub- lican. P. O., Maquon.
Frail, J. C .. residence section 12, Walnut Grove township. P. O., Altona.
Freer. F. A .. residence Henderson. Freeberg. Andrew C., farmer, son of S. T. and Nilla (Oredsson) Free- berg, natives of Sweden, was born in Feleberga, Sweden, May 30, 1858; edu- cated in public schools and college in Christianstad; formerly followed book- keeping; came to Galesburg in 1875, and on to his farm in 1876; joined the Lu- theran Church in 1875. Republican. P. O., Abingdon.
Freeman, Fred. E., was born in Lagrange, Lorraine co., O .; is the son of Rev. F. R. and Lucy (Ritta) Freeman, of New York: he was educated in the Seminary at Norwalk, O., and studied law with W. F. Hopkins, of Morris,
Guernsey co., O .; some years since he en- gaged in railroad business, in which he is now employed; during the late war he entered the army as a private in the 106th Reg. N. Y. Inf., and was promoted to Hospital Steward of the regiment; he came from Ohio to Illinois in 1854; was married to Annie M. Bunker ; he strongly opposed the great railroad strike of 1877. being then as now connected with the C., B. & Q. R. R. Republican. Member of the Baptist Church. P. O., Galesburg.
Frey. Henry, shoemaker, Abing- don, was born in Switzerland June 29, 1826; is the son of Casper and Anna (Nateely) Frey, of the same nativity; came to Abingdon in 1855; learned his trade when young; has served as Mayor 4 years, Alderman, City Treasurer and School Director; was married April 26. 1851, to Sarah Bell, who has borne him 2 girls. Republican.
Frost, John E., insurance agent Galesburg.
Fuller, Francis, President First National Bank, Galesburg.
Fuller. C. H., train-dispatcher C., B. & Q. R. R., Galesburg.
Fulton. Robert A., son of Alex- ander and Catherine Fulton, natives of Pennsylvania, was born in Indiana co., Pa., Nov. 27, 1838; received a common- school and academic education; was en- gaged in mercantile business, afterward became a book-keeper, then farmer; served 18 months in late war in 63d Pa. Inf .; was married Dec. 31, 1868, to Mar- garet J. Campbell; they are the parents of 4 daughters; moved to Knox co., Ill., Jan. 19, 1869. Republican. In 1856 united with Presbyterian Church; has been very successful in farming; has served as School Trustee in Salem town- ship. P. O., Yates City.
Gale, W. Selden, residence, Galesburg.
Gardner, B. H., farmer, son of William and Catharine (Holland) Gard- ner, of Virginia; was born in Louisa co., Va., July 14, 1811; had but little school- ing and raised on a farm; moved to War- ren co. in 1834, and into Knox in 1869. He opened a coal bank in Warren co. in 1838 from where coal was taken for miles; it was the first bank worked in Warren co .; was married Jan. 1835 to Jemima R. Wallace, and again in 1864, Aug. 23, to Mary A. Deatherage; is the parent of children; joined the Chris- tian Church in 1838; baptized by Levi Hatchett. P. O., Abingdon.
Garrett. Mary. daughter of An- thony and Mary (Nelson) Franklin; was born in Ohio Nov. 21, 1822. She spent her early life on a farm and was educated
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in the common schools; she removed to Knox co., Ill., in 1852; joined the M. E. Church in 1832, and has been a member since. P. O., Knoxville. Residence, Cedar township, sec. 12, where she runs a large farm. She takes great interest in agricultural pursuits, and is fully com- petent to manage large business inter- ests, as she has proven.
Garrison, Ralph Richard, son of William and Sarah Ann Garrison, of Orange co., N. Y .; was born in New York City, Feb. 21, 1847; attended the common schools in New York; passed his early life on a farm; enlisted in Co. C, 12th U. S. Reg. Inf .; again in Co. G. 21st U. S. Regular Inf .; whole term of service, 6 years, 1 year as Corp'l and 3 years as Sergt .; went to Arizona Ter. on duty in Indian war; was active in the capture of Indian Chiefs Del Shay, Red Sash, and One Eyed Riley; discharged as trustworthy and reliable June 30, 1875; was sailor 6 years and 7 months. Republican. P. O., Oneida.
Gates, Geo. S., sec. 13, Ontario wnship. P. O., Oneida.
Gearheart, Allen R., son of Thos. and Ellen Gearheart, the former a native of Virginia, and the latter of Ken- tucky; born in Nelson co., Ky., April 22, 1826; educated at St. Mary's College in Kentucky; early life passed in trading, learned the trade of a blacksmith, but not proving satisfactory, retired from that business; was a soldier in 1st Regt. Ky. Vol .; married to Eliza Ann Feather, Oct. 14, 1847. They have been the par- ents of 8 children, of whom 6 are living. P. O., Galesburg. Democrat.
Gee, David, farmer, was born in Fulton co., Ill., Aug. 31, 1849; his par- ents, David and Sarah (Morgan) Gee were natives of New York; he was edu- cated in the common schools, spent his early life on a farm, and continues in it from choice. He moved from Fulton to Knox co. in 1872. He married Mary Monrose Nov. 4, 1877. Republican. P. O., Hermon.
Geer, Anson C., farmer. P. O., Douglas; son of Winthrop and Sophia (Crain) Geer, natives of Connecticut; born in Windham co., Conn., July 22, 1834; educated in common schools of Salem township, Ill .; removed from Con- necticut to Ohio in childhood, thence to Illinois in 1840, and to Knox co. in 1841; early life was passed on the farm; learned carpentering and millwrighting, but changed to farming; was Sergeant in Co. G, 83d Ill. Vol. Inf .; in 1865, married to Marie A. Hunt. They are the par- ents of 1 child. Greenbacker; has been School Director, School and Road Com- missioner.
Gehring, Alexander, son of
Anthony and Mary (Moser) Gehring, both natives of Germany; was born in Germany Dec. 1, 1844. In 1857 moved to Knox co., Ill .; is a farmer. May 30, 1867, was married to Jerusha Squires. They have 3 daughters; is a member of the Methodist Church and a Trustee. Republican. P. O., Wataga.
Gehring, Haver. farmer, son of Bennet and Elizabeth Gehring; was born in Baden, Germany, Feb. 9, 1825; he served as a private soldier in the regular army of Germany. He immigrated to America in 1849; remained in New York till 1854, when he came to Illinois and settled in Sparta township, Knox co. In 1850 he married Elizabeth Heminger. They have 2 sons and 1 daughter; he is a member of the Lutheran Church. Re- publican. P. O., Wataga.
Gibbs, Jonathan, whose parents, Martin and Hannah Gibbs, were both natives of Burlington co., N. Y .; was born in the same county, Dec. 22, 1808; was educated in the common schools among the Quakers; when 12 years of age began chopping cord wood in the pine and cedar swamps; at 15 appren- ticed to a cabinet maker; at 20 engaged as window glass blower, which he pur- sued for 9 years; was married Aug. 13, 1832, to Tamar Norcross; they have had 9 children, 2 of whom are dead; removed to Washington City in 1835; came to Knox co., Ill., in 1838, where he engaged in farming. Republican. Has served 12 years as Justice of the Peace, and held the office of Supervisor 9 years. P. O., LaFayette, Stark co., Ill.
Gibbs, Joseph D., sec. 35, Lynn township. P. O. LaFayette.
Gibson, Peter, was born in Swe- den, June 21, 1829; was educated in Swedish schools; chose agricultural pur- suits; came to America in 1854, settling in Bureau co., Ill .; remained there, how- ever, but one year, when he came to Knox co .; was married in March, 1859, to Anna Lyburg; again in Dec. 25, 1863, to Anna Eng; is the father of 1 boy and 2 girls. Mr. Gibson lives an exemplary Christian life; is a member of the Bap- tist Church in which he now holds the office of Clerk. P. O., Altona.
Gillaspie, Wm. H., J.P., Abing- don, is the son of Simon and Juliette (Halloway) Gillaspie, natives of West Virginia; was born in Montgomery co., Ky., Sept. 17, 1823; spent his early life on a farm and attending 'school at the old log school house: has been Mayor of Abingdon 4 years, City and Town Clerk several years each, and Justice of the Peace 4 terms: came to Abingdon in 1854; joined the Christian Churchin 1841; is clerk of Jefferson Street Cnurcn; ma"- ried Mary Ann Bradshaw March 3, 1844 ;
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she died in 1852; married Martha E. Bradley, July 3, 1853; she died in 1870; and he again married Dec. 7, 1871. Re- publican.
Givens, Thales H., son of James and Martha (Miller) Givens, of Virginia; was born in Madison co., Ky., Sept. 25, 1820; had but little education at school; raised on a farm, learned cabinet trade; came to Knox co. in 1865; has served as Supervisor in Hancock co., Ill., School Director, Trustee of Abingdon College, of which he took the entire charge in building; joined the Christian Church in 1867 under A. J. Thomson; was married July 28, 1842, to Julia Carter. They have 7 children. P. O., Abingdon.
Givens, Strawther, son of T. H. and Julia Givens, natives of Kentucky, born in Monroe co., Ind., May 23, 1843; was educated in Indiana State Univer- sity; early life passed in farming; has been farmer and banker; removed to Illinois in 1854; married Mary Huston Dec. 25, 1862. They are the parents of 4 children; established the Union Bank at Abingdon in 1872, and is now banker at that place. Democrat. United with the Christian Church in 1864. P. O., Ab- ingdon.
Goddard E., Sparta township. P. O., Wataga.
Godfrey Peter, farmer, is the son of James and Keziah Godfrey, natives of Maryland and Delaware respectively; was born in Sussex co., Del., Feb. 5, 1810; reared on farm and attended common schools; came to Illinois in 1832; has served as Supervisor 4 or 5 terms from Orange township, Justice of the Peace, and Trustee of Hedding College; was married Feb. 7, 1839, to Nancy Sumner; have 2 adopted children; wife joined the M. E. Church in 1836, he in 1862; is Stew- ard and Trustee. Republican. P. O.,
Abingdon.
Goff, James F., farmer and stock- raiser. P. O,. Henderson. Born in Knox co., Dec. 29, 1833; son of James and Martha (Furgason) Goff, natives of Hart co., Ky. He received a limited educa- tion from subscription schools; was married to Mary J. Baxter Feb. 6, 1867. They are the parents of 3 sons; has been Road Commissioner for 6 years, also School Director. Democrat, Has been very industrious and very successful in business, and is now wealthy.
Goold, Luther, son of S. S. and Hannah Goold; was born in Vermont Sept. 8, 1820; attended the common schools of that State; was raised on a farm and has continued the business from choice; has been Postmaster. Town Clerk, and Steward for 20 years in M. E. Church; came to Illinois when 23 years old. Married Alzina Brooks. They have 37
4 children. Republican. P. O., Yates City.
Gordon, Joshua R., merchant, Galesburg; son of Henry and Elizabeth (Perry) Gordon, of Pennsylvania; was born in Perry co., Olio. His parents moved to Muskingum co., Ohio, when he was 5 years of age. He was reared on a farm, and his only opportunities for ed- ucation were such as the district schools afforded. He came from Ohio to Gales- burg in 1854, where he at once engaged in the clothing business, and is the old- est clothing merchant in the city. In 1859 he married Mary A Bundy, who died in 1874. He is a member and Trus- tee of the Presbyterian Church. Demo- crat. He has been Alderman of the city.
Gordon, Peter, Copley township. Gould, William, born at Ports- mouth, N. H., May 17, 1808. His father, John Gould, was a native of the same State. His mother's name was Oliva Swanson, whose nativity was Massachu- setts. William passed his school days in Onondagua co., N. Y., and began at an early age to learn the trade of house- carpenter. Mr. Gould was married in Nov., 1833, to Miss Sallie Ann Mapes, and ten years later, 1843, came to Knox co., where he has lived ever since; his wife having died, he was married again in Knox co. in 1862; joined the Free Will Baptist Church while a boy, and at the age of 28, joined the Latter Day Saints, or Mormon Church; was ordained Elder and High Priest by the prophet Joseph Smith in fall of 1840. Mr. Gould still holds to that faith and preaches for a small number of the disciples who wor- ship in the school-house near his home in Truro township.
Graves, Rev. John Calling- ton, pastor of the Second Baptist Church of Galesburg; was born in Cal- cutta, India, in 1836. His parents were Mitchell and Chainev Graves, who were natives of the West Indies. His parents came from Calcutta to the United States, and settled in St. Louis, when John was 12 years of age. He attended the public schools of that city; went to Canada in 1863 and spent two years in Knox Col- lege, Toronto; and thence to London, Eng., and spent two years in Spurgeon's College. He conceived the idea of en- gaging in the ministry in 1857, and en- tered upon the work in 1868. In 1862 he married Miss A. Francis.
Grice, James T., farmer, son of James and Sarah (Thompson) Grice, the former of Pennsylvania, the latter of Vir- ginia; was born in Highiland co., O ,Aug. 25, 1819; spent childhood on farm, and was educated in district schools; came to Knox co., Ill., in 1856. He married Ma- hala Davis March 10, 1842; been a mem-
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ber of the M. E. Church since 1844; Re- publican. P. O., Abingdon.
Griffith, H. H., residence, Gales- burg.
Grose, S. N., merchant, Galesburg. Grubb, Samuel W., printer, and business manager of the Republican-Reg- ister, was born in Washington, D.C., Aug. 19, 1832. His parents were Samuel and Nellie (Wilson) Grubb, the former a na- tive of Shepardstown, West Va., and the latter of Snow Hill, Md. The subject of this sketch spent his early life in Wash- ington City, and obtained his education in. the public schools. Circumstances being favorable to it he learned the printer's trade, which he has followed since. He went to Milton, N. C., in 1854, back to Washington in 1855, thence to Atlanta, Ga., in 1857, and from there he came to Galesburg in 1872. Nov. 28, 1867, he married Jane A. Wright, who has borne three sons to him, only one of whom is living. He filled the office of Alderman in Atlanta, Ga.,in 1871. He joined the First Baptist Church of Washington in 1851; changed to the Episcopal in 1862; was Vestryman, and for five years has been delegate to the Diocesan Convention of Illinois. Republican.
Guliher, Isaac, born in Christian co., Ky., June 23, 1815; parents were Geo. and Sarah (Gibson) Guliher. He received a country school education; in early life was bound to a hatter, and. learned the trade, but changed it in after life; moved to Sangamon co., Ill., in 1830; in 1832 was married to Elizabeth Brown. They are the parents of ten children; moved to Knox county in 1833; was a private with .A. Lincoln in the Black Hawk War; Re- publican; in 1848 united with the Chris- tian Church. P. O. Biggsville, Warren co.
Gullett, J. J., was born in Putnam co., Ind , June 12. 1823. His early life was passed on the farm, and was educated in the common schools ; learned the trade of a blacksmith, also followed farming and gold mining; moved from Indiana to Illinois, then to North Carolina, and again to Illinois, settling in Knox county in 1859; was married May 12, 1843, to Delila Upton. They are the parents of three children. While in North Carolina was Captain of Light-house; worked in the gold mines of North Carolina from 1843 to 1859, digging down 998 feet. Democrat. P. O., Knoxville.
F Gutting, Peter, farmer, son of Christian and Ann Margaret Gutting, was born in Germany Jan. 18, 1807. He ob- tained his education in the common schools of Germany ; and spent some time in teaching, in which lie was quite suc- cessful. He served six years in the Ger- man army. He came to the United States
in 1835; settled in New Jersey; he came to Knox county in 1860. In 1836 he married Elizabeth Dimpfer. He has been a member of the Presbyterian Church since 1853. Independent in poli- tics. P. O., Elmwood, Peoria co.
Hagan, George H., farmer, son of Leonard and Elizabeth (Cook) Ha- gan, natives of Maryland, was born in Nelson co., Ky., Feb. 16, 1818; was raised on farm and attended common schools; came to Knox co. in 1850; was married to Teresa Onan, May 12, 1850, who has borne him 11 children, 7 of whom live; has been School Director many years; member of Catholic Church. Democrat. P. O., St. Augustine.
Hahn, Moses. His father Joseph and his mother .Abagail (Bloomfield) Hahn were natives of Pennsylvania and New York respectively, and came west at an early day and settled in Crawfords- ville, Ind., where Moses was born Sept. 18, 1329; came to Knox co. 1835, where he spent his school days; removed to Ore- gon and back to Knox co. 1872, settling on same farm; married Mary Loveridge June 12, 1851; 3 sons and 8 daughters have blessed this union; joined Hender- son Old School Predestinarian Baptist Church in 1858, in which he held the office of Deacon. P. O., Rio.
Hall, Vinton, son of John and Sa- rah (Barton) Hall, of Virginia, was born in Jackson co., O., Sept. 10, 1823; moved to Iowa, and came to Knox. co. in 1847; married Elizabeth Smith Aug. 13, 1844; 11 children have been born to them, 9 living; Mr. H. was reared on farm and attended common schools. Republican. P. O., Hermon.
Hall, Harman, farmer, is the son of John and Sloma (Freemole) Hall, the former of Germany and the latter of Pennsylvania; was born in Canton, Ful- ton co., Ill., Aug. 14, 1857 ; spent his youth on a farm and attended the district sehool. In 1866 his parents removed to Nashville, Tenn., thence to Sandusky, O., 1867, thence to Knox co., Ill, and in 1873 the subject of this sketch went to Nebraska, but returned to Knox co. in 1874. P. O., Maquon.
Hamblin, D. W., residence Gales- burg.
Hammond, James, son of Theo- dore and Rebecca (Farnham) natives of Connecticut, was born in Ohio July 7, 1834; educated in the log school-house at Hammond Corners, Bath, O., where he got the usual amount of thrashings; has always followed farming; has held the offices of Supervisor, Road and School Commissioner and School Director ; came to Ontario township in 1844; moved to Galesburg in 1848; then to Knox town-
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ship in 1849, and back to Ontario in 1851 ; married Susan P. Powell Oct. 7, 1847; they have had 6 children, 2 girls and 4 boys, 2 boys are dead; was baptized in infancy; united with the Congregational Church in 1841; circumstances good. Republican. P. O., Ontario.
Hammond, Park H., farmer, P. O. Ontario, son of James and Susan (Pow- ell) Hammond, the former a native of Ohio and the latter of New York, was born Oct. 19, 1849, in Knox county ; his early life passed on the farm; in 1872 he united with the Baptist Church of Onta- rio; he was married to Mary L. Wet- more Dec. 25, 1873.
Hamrick, J. G., son of John and Rebecca Hamrick, natives of Virginia, born in Clinton co., O., in 1826 ; he passed his early life in working on a farm; he changed to mercantile business; moved from Ohio to Illinois in 1846; he was married to Sarah A. Ferris; has been Al- derinan 8 years and Supervisor 8 years ; was Captain of Co. G, 83d Ill. Regt. Re- publican. P. O., Maquon.
Hannaman, George Luther, Circuit Clerk, is the son of R. L. and Hannah (Plummer) Hannaman, the for- mer of Ohio, his mother a native of Mas- sachusetts; he was born in Knoxville March 3, 1845; attended the common schools of his native town and spent 1 year in Lombard University, Galesburg; in 1863 he left it and entered Eastman's Commercial College, Poughkeepsie, N. Y., and from there went to New York city and kept books for about 3 years : returned to Knoxville and read law in his father's office; was elected Circuit Clerk in 1872 and re-elected in 1876; he filled this responsible position satisfactorily to those who had business relations with him and beneficially to the county ; he is pleasant, and thoroughly understands the workings of the office; he was mar- ried Dec. 25, 1867, to Jennie D. M. Mur- ray; they have 1 child, Jessie Tonira, · born Nov. 11, 1868: joined the Presbyte- rian Church in 1868. Republican.
Hannaman, Robert I .. , attor- ney, Galesburg, is the son of John and Susannah (Beebe); he was born near Portsmouth, O., Sept. 5. 1803; attended common schools until 16, when he studied surveying; in 1822 went to Indianapo- lis, near where he taught school; he married Hannah Plummer March 6, 1823, when he went to farming; in same year Hamilton co., Ind., was organized, and hc elected Recorder of Deeds; in January, 1825, his dwelling, which was his office, was burned; he was elected Sheriff the same year, and soon thereaf- ter Surveyor, when he taught school and read medicine; he then began the study
of law, and was soon admitted to the bar ; in 1831 engaged in dry-goods business; in 1834 was elected to the Legislature, where he served two terms; in 1836 came to Knoxville, where, till 1842, conducted general merchandising; he was then elected Probate Justice for 4 years, and re-elected; he formed partnership with Julius Manning in 1844, lasted till 1851, when he was elected Secretary of the P. & O. R. R. Co. Judge H. has been a successful lawyer; hc possesses sound judgment, is just and conscientious; he is the oldest lawyer in the county; his wife died Jan. 24, 1876, at the age of 73; his residence is still at Knoxville, but his office since 1873 has been in Galesburg. The judge is a distant relative of the cele- bratcd Dr. Hahnemann, the founder of homeopathy.
Hanson, C., P. O., Oneida.
Hare, Henry, farmer, son of Henry and Mary Hare, natives of Penn- sylvania, born in Wayne co., O., April 17, 1833; he received a common school cdu- cation; his early life passed on the farm ; he learned the trade of blacksmith, but changed to farming; married Elizabeth Marshall; in 1855 removed to Illinois. Greenbacker. P. O., Elba Center. He has been very successful in business, and is placed in good circumstances.
Harper, Robert H., farmer, P. O. Maquon, was born in Canton, Fulton co., Ill., Jan. 8, 1848; parents were John and Ellen (Robinson) Harper, natives of Penn- sylvania; he was educated in the schools of Fulton co .; his early life was passed on the farm; enlisted in the 11th Ill. Cav. and served the last two years of the re- bellion ; Sept. 15, 1870, was married to Aary A. Hunter; they have been the parents of 3 children; but 1 is living; removed to Knox co. Jan. 1, 1870. Lib- eral. P. O., Maquon.
Harshman, David, section 2, Rio township. P. O. Rio.
Hastie, James, son of John Has- tie, of Leadhills, and Jane (Sloan) Hastie, native of Lanarkshire, Scotland; born in Scotland April 17, 1812; was a weaver, but became a farmer in 1850; School Trustee for 3 years; moved to New York in 1834, in 1856 to Knox co., Ill .; Feb. 26, 1846, was married to Ann McDon- ald; they are the parents of 2 sons and 1 daughter; Nov. 23, 1851, married again to Maria Lyon; united with the Presby- terian Church in 1837; Congregational now, and is a Deacon. Republican.
Haskins, Mrs. H. P., residence section 24, Ontario township. P. O., Oneida.
Haver, John W., cabinet-maker and farmer, son of Thomas T. and Cloey (Woolsey) Haver, both of New York, was
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born Jan. 7, 1817, in Albany co., N. Y .; ' he was brought up on a farmi ; procured his education in the common schools; he learned the trade of cabinct-making and followed it for some ycars, then turned his attention to farming; his parents re- moved to Ohio when he was a boy, where he remained till 1854, when he camc to Illinois. He married Abigail Brainard Jan. 1, 1810, by whom he liad 11 chil- dren, of whom 5 sons and 3 daughters are living; has been a member of the church since 1837, and Elder in the Chris- tian Church since 1860; lias filled several local offices. Republican. P. O., Hermon.
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