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Haver, George, (Elder) teacher, was born in Portage co , O., Dcc. 1, 1840; he is the son of John W. and Abigail (Brainard) Haver, the former of New York, the latter of Olio; after attending the common schools George finished his education at Abingdon College; his par- ents came to Illinois in 1854; since he arrived at his majority he has spent most of his time in teaching; lic cnlisted in Co. D, 64th Regt. Ill. Vol. Inf., on the 21st Aug., 1862; he was in numerous bat- tlcs, and was taken prisoner; he suffered the horrors of Andersonville, remaining in prison almost destitutc of clothing, and without slielter from storm or sun, barehead and barefoot; and he was among those who were put up as targets for soldiers to shoot at, at Charleston, S. C .; was also in prison at Florence, S. C .; was paroled and furloughed homc Dec. 24, 1864; returned March 22, 1865; was discharged May 31, 1865; he mar- ried Lucinda J. Page July 5, 1869, by whom he has 1 son; he has been a mem- ber of the Christian Church since 1855, an Elder 7 years. Republican. P.O.Hermon.
Hawkinson, Olof, farmer, son of Hawkin and Hannah Anderson, was born in Sweden May 7, 1837; was edu- cated in the common schools of Sweden; his early life was passed on a farm, and he chosc farming for a livelihood, in which he has been quite successful; hc came from Sweden to Knox co., Ill., in 1856; March 21, 1866, he married Louisa Erickson; they have 3 sons and 2 daugh- ters; hc joincd the Lutheran Church in the old country. Republican. P.O., Galesburg.
Hawkinson, Mons, section 13, Galesburg township. P. O., Galesburg. Hawks, Richard, farmer, was born in Decrfield, Mass .; hc is the son of Silas and Mary (Blodgct) Hawks, na- tives of England; his cducation was lim- ited to the common schools of Massachu- setts; learncd the wagonmaker and mill- wright trades in youth; came to Knox co., Ill., in 1845; was married Sept. 24, 1838, to Calnetia F. Wagner; they have 2 sons and 6 daughters; live on section
32, Henderson township. Democrat. P. O .. Galesburg.
Heath, James, son of Rcuben' Heath, of Hartford, Conn., who died at the age of 75. James was born in Kings- ville, O., in 1829; attended the common schools; he worked on a farm and at blacksmithing; moved to Niles, Mich., then to Kansas; after remaining there 9 ycars moved to Red Oak, Ia., then to Galesburg; grasshoppcred 2 years in Kansas and 1 in Iowa; was married in August, 1850, to Miss D. Merriam ; is connected with the Baptist Church. Re- , publican. P. O., Galesburg.
Heath, William M., son of Sid- ney Heath and Phebe (Foster) Hcath, of Washington, N. Y., was born May 11, 1815, in Washington co., N. Y., and re- ceived the rudiments of an education in the schools of his native county, and learncd the trade of carriage maker ; canie to Illinois and settled in Knox county as early as July, 1837 ; and was married Aug. 3, 1837, at Knoxville, to Lucinda Field. This was the first wedding occurred in Knoxville. Their family consists of four boys and two girls. Address, Wataga, Ill.
Hedburg, Andrew, tailor, was born in Sweden Feb. 21, 1836. He came from Sweden to Knox co., Ill., in 1855. His only opportunities for education were such as the common schools afford. When not in school he spent his time in the shop. He married Ellen Erickson Dec. 6, 1862, at Knoxville. They have two sons and one daughter. He is a member of the Second Lutheran Church of Gales -. burg. Some ycars ago lie went to Cali- fornia. where he remained a year and a half for the benefit of his hearing. Re- publican. Residence, Galesburg.
Heizer & Howorth, Galesburg. Heller, Mrs. M. J., Abingdon.
Hemstreet, Philip P., carriage manufacturer, son of Peter and Rachel Hemstreet, of Scoliaric co., N. Y., was born Jan. 25, 1835, in Scoharie co., N. Y. His childhood was spent on a farm, and his education limited to the common schools. Hc went to Oneida co., N. Y., at the age of nincteen, and learned the carriage-making trade ; in 1857 camc west and settled in Oneida, Ill., thence to Galesburg in 1859. He married Maria Armstrong in 1858, who is the mother of one son and two daughters. He joined the Baptist Church at the age of 12.
Henderson, David, farmer, son of Steward and Ann Henderson; his father Irish, mother American. Hc was born in Fayette co., Pa., Jan. 26, 1822. His early life passed on farm, and obtaincd what was called a good education; came to Illinois in 1851; engaged in farming and stock-raising; in the fall of 1852 mar-
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ried Sophia Paplett, and settled in Hen- derson township, where have been born to them Nancy. Harvey, Aleary, Jane, Peter, Nellie, Thomas, Hattie and Alexander. The last two are dead. The first purchase made in the State was a Bible, of a Swede at Galesburg. He joined heartily with the movement for the abolition of slavery. The country was in its native state when he came. He has cut the prairie grass where Oneida and Wataga now are, and also hunted deer. He has been School Director and Supervisor; united with the Protestant Methodist Church in 1842; has served as Steward and Trustee. Mr. H. is a man well respected, good husband, kind father and pleasant neighbor; liber- al in giving. Of late years he has turned his attention to tile drainage and the bet- ter cultivation of the soil. He has been successful, and now owns 1,200 acres of fine land in this county. Greenbacker. P. O., Henderson.
Hermann, Morris M., physician, Galesburg
Heselden, Fred; born Jan.31, 1853, in New York. His parents were John and Ann (Weaver) Heselden, natives of Eng- land. Fred was educated in common schools of Ohio; in 1865 went to Danville, Ill., and in 1874 came to Knox county ; was married Nov. 8, 1877. Republican. P. O., St. Augustine.
Hickman, Mrs. Mary A., resi- dence, sec. 2, Henderson township. P. O., Henderson.
Higgins, Americus C., farmer, son of Clark and Laura (Markam) Hig- gins; was born Aug. 7, 1815, in Tompkins co., N. Y. He spent his early life on a farın, and obtained his education by at- tending the district schools 3 months in the winters; he came to Knox co. from New York in June. 1838; was 14 days on the Ohio and Mississippi rivers to Oquawka, and from there he came on foot to Galesburg. In 1841 he married Lucy M. Gridley. They have 3 sons, all having attained their majority, and are in good circumstances. Mr. H. has held some local offices, and has been a mem- ber of the "First Church" of Galesburg since 1839. Was a strong Abolitionist; now Republican. Residence, Galesburg.
Hill, Isaac, farmer, was born in Duchess co., N. Y., May 23, 1821; his parents were Ephraim and Content (Haynes) Hill. His early life was passed on a farm and in attendance in common schools; came to Knox co. in 1837; mar- ried Hannah More Jan. 1, 1844. They have 5 children living. Republican. P. O., Knoxville.
Hill, T. J., residence, Galesburg.
Hinckley, C. A., farmer, Gales- burg.
Hitchcock, Henry, Div. Super- intendent of the C., B. &. Q. R. R .; was born at Old Deerfield, Mass., May 25, 1816. His parents were Henry and Betsey (Kimberly) Hitchcock; his father and he were born in the same house. For many years his father farmed at the . old homestead. He received his educa- tion in the common school and academy of Deerfield. Till the age of 24 he worked on his father's farm. During the fol- lowing 6 years he was agent of the Rut- land & Burlington R. R., at Rutland, Vt; then was with the Michigan Cen- tral R. R. Co. at Chicago. Jan. 9, 1856, he removed to Galesburg, and was ap- pointed Asst. Supt. of the C., B. & Q. R. R. In 1866 he became Division Supt., which position he has held to the present time. He is a man of excellent business qualifications, and during his connection with the company has transacted its bus- iness with remarkable precision and tact and to the entire satisfaction of the trav- eling public. His success may be attrib- uted to his having received careful training through childhood and youth, and acting from noble and generous impulses. For many years he has been engaged in farming and stock-raising; his habits through life have been temper- ate; his religious views are those of the Congregational denomination, and he is now one of the Trustees of the First Con- gregational Church of Galesburg. Repub- lican. He is a director of the Second National Bank, Galesburg, and a Trustee of Knox College. He was married June 9, 1841, to Miss Martha Arms. They have had 3 children, but have lost 2.
Hitchcock, Charles, grocer son of John and' Hannah (Ryer) Hitch cock; was born in Westchester co., N. Y., which was also the native place of his parents ; his early life was spent in Saratoga Springs, dividing his time be- tween school -and working in a store. Later in life he spent some time at run- ning an engine, and afterwardsembarked in the grocery business; he came to Illi- nois Feb. 8, 1875; he married Mary A. Williams Sept. 8, 1869, by whom he has 2 sons and 1 daughter. Republican. P. O., Douglas.
Hodge, W. J.
Hoff, Orrin Wesley, horticul- turist, Wataga; was born in Greenbush, N. Y .; his parents, George A. and Julia Ann (Martin) Hoff were also natives of New York; he was educated in common schools, and engaged in the nursery bus- iness, which he now follows; served as School Trustee 9 years ; came to Illinois in 1855, to Sparta township in 1863; was married to Maria Driggs Aug. 25, 1869. They have 1 daughter, Rosa; joined the
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Congregational Church in 1857. Repub- lican.
Hofflund, Alexander, grocer, son of John and Clary Hofffund; was born in Sweden, Europe, April 2, 1857; he attended the common schools in Swe · den, and finished his education in the high school in Knox co .; his childhood was spent on a farm; his parents immi- grated to Knox co., Ill., from Sweden when he was 17 years old; he enlisted in the 151st Regt. Ill. Vol. in Feb., 1864; served one year, and was mustered out Feb., 1865; he has been engaged in the grocery business in Galesburg for sev- eral years; married Tillie Peterson, of Oneida. Member of the M. E. Church for 11 years. Republican.
Hoit, James Dewitt Clinton, M. D., son of James S. and Abigail Hoit, of New Hampshire; was born at Laconia, N. H., Aug. 25, 1842; received a liberal education at Gilford Academy, New London, N. H., and medical department Harvard University; has been President of the Board of Education; was in Medi- cal Corps U. S. army in the late war, was stationed at St. Louis and Jefferson City, Mo. Dr. Hoit moved to Boston, from there to Yates City; was joined in matrimony to Mary Taylor, Oct. 15, 1868. They have 4 children. Republican. P. O., Yates City.
Holcomb, William H., Knox- ville, is one of the pioneers of Knox co., and has done much toward forming the character of the county; he was born in Richmond, Mass., Jan. 16, 1797; his parents, Richard and Elsic Holcomb, were natives of Connecticut; he came to Knox co. in 1838; he learned the harness trade; was married to Hannah Hinckley Jan. 16, 1835; 4 sons and 2 daughters have been born to them; he made a pro- fession of religion in 1819, and has lived a good Christian life for 60 years; is a member of the Congregational Church. Republican and anti-mason.
Holcomb, T. C., residence, Gales- burg.
Holmes, James B., farmer, son of Joshua and Irene (Morehead) Holmes, was born in Montgomery co., Va., Nov. 10, 1810; his early life was passed on a farm, and his education obtained in the district school; he removed to Orange co., Ind., in 1835, and to Henderson town- ship, Knox co., Ill., in 1848; he married Mary Kirk Aug. 31, 1837. They had 5 sons and 3 daughters; four of the sons are now dead; he was a member of the United Brethren Church for many years. Mr. H. died March 26, 1872. P. O. ad- dress of his daughter, Mollie A. Holmes, is Henderson.
Holyoke, Samuel G., pattern maker, Galesburg.
Holyoke, Hon. Joseph_M., Wataga, is the son of Wm. and Lucy Greenleaf (the former of Bangor, Me .; the mother, of Massachusetts). He was born in Marietta, O., Nov. 29, 1819; had but a limited school education; was reared on a farm and has worked at va- rious trades and vocations. He has been a prominent member of the Board of Supervisors, and has represented this district in the Legislature; came to Gales- burg in 1837 and to Wataga in 1854; was married Aug. 27, 1844, to Ruth M. Dilly. They have 3 children, Mary, William and Adelaide. Formerly, Abolitionist ; now Republican.
Housh, Andrew C., dealer in stocks and notes, born in 1834 in Indiana. His parents were David and Elizabeth Housh, the former a native of Kentucky, and the latter of Indiana. He received a common-school education, and his early life was passed upon the farm. He was married to Miss A. E. Ouderkirk Nov. 11, 1857. They are the parents of two children ; removed from Indiana to Illinois; has been Alderman 3 years, Road Commis- . sioner 9 years, and School Director for a long term of service. Greenbacker. P. O., Maquon.
Housh, David, farmer; was born in Bourbon co., Ky., July 25, 1800; when 3 years old his parents moved to the frontier north of the Ohio river and set- tled in the wilds of Indiana among the Indians, seldom seeing the face of white men. When the war of 1812 was de- clared the whites were compelled to move into forts where they lived 3 years; dur- ing this time he witnessed the massacre, of a settlement, and on Good Friday, 1812, another massacre( among the killed were several relatives) after which he and his brother took the forests hunting In- dians. He heard the great Chief Tecum- seh make a speech before the battle of Tippecanoe, and thinks he was the finest orator he ever'heard. In 1826 he mar- ried Elizabeth Thornburg and again moved to the frontier, where he lived until 1836, when he moved to Knox co. and settled on the land in Haw Creek town- ship where he now lives. Daniel Meek, John Dawdy and others, were his first acquaintances here. They were all fond of hunting and fine horses ; quite a rivalry existed between them to see who could have the fastest horse. He laid out a mile track which became a great resort for patrons of the turf. He raises some fine blooded horses. In 1851 engaged in milling and distilling business, and in 1854 in the mercantile trade. He cast his
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first vote for Jackson and has voted the Democratic ticket at every Presidential election since. His family consists of 13 children. He has retired from all business save farming, and is now en- joying a ripe old age, honored and re- spected.
Houston, George, son of Alexander and Elizabeth (Mills) Houston, natives of Pennsylvania, was born, July 11, 1804, in Steuben co., N. Y. His father died when George was 7 years old. He was educated in the common schools and his early life passed on the farm. He was Colonel in the Mexican war; moved to Cincinnati, Ohio, about 1819, thence to Peoria, Ill., in 1851; was married Aug. 21, 1851, to Nancy J. Harr, and they were the parents of 11 children, of whom 10 are living; removed to Lynn township, Knox co. Democrat. He always followed farming, in which he was very successful ; was burned out Jan. 17, 1873, and the family lost nearly all their effects. He died Dec. 22, 1874; was the late husband of Mrs. George Houston, whose P. O. address is Galva, Henry co.
Hover, J., teller in First National Bank, Galesburg.
Howarter, Benjamin, farmer, son of Peter and Elizabeth Howarter, was born in Pennsylvania in 1828. His early life was spent on a farm, and his educa- tion obtained in the common schools. He came from Pennsylvania to Illinois in 1837. He married Elizabeth Newman in 1854, by whom he has had 6 children, 5 of them now living. He has held the offices of School Director and Road Com- missioner for a number of years. Has been a member of the M. E. Church since 1860. Republican. P. O., Elba Centre.
Hume, James Davidson, born March 16, 1848, at Newville, Cumberland co., Penn .; his parents, Wm. D. and Hettie, were of the same nativity. James was sent to the district schools, and early learned the trade of tanner; removed to Jefferson co., Tenn., in 1870; served as judge of election same year; removed to Knox co., Ill., 1871; was elected Town Clerk. Democrat. Is in good circum- stances. P. O., Henderson.
was Postmaster at Bushnell 4 years. Dem- ocrat.
Hunter, Orville S., traveler, son of Joseph and Eunice (Star) Hunter, was born in Columbus, Ohio, March 13, 1821. His educational opportunities ' were lim- ited to the public schools of the city. He was engaged in farming for two years; most of his life has been spent in travel. He settled in Knox co., Ill., in Feb., 1856. He has been 3 times married, and has 9 children living; joined the Presbyterian Church early in life. Liberal Democrat. P. O., Douglas.
Hunter, James M., farmer, is the son of Robt. and Deborali (McGown) Hunter, the former of Pennsylvania, his mother a native of Nova Scotia. He was born in Franklin co., Ohio, Dec. 31, 1811, reared on farm and educated in district schools; was married in 1836 to Eliza Hunter; they had 5 children; came to Knox co. in 1846; in 1848 elected J. P., and in 1850 Associate Justice of Knox co. Democrat. P. O., Douglas.
Huntington, Reuben R., son of Reuben and Basheba, born at Albany, N. Y .; educated in the public schools. His parents were poor; apprenticed to a painter; this proving distasteful, changed to farming ; elected Constable, Pathmaster and Assessor; served with honor in the Mexican war and in the 83d and 139th Ill. Inf .; wounded at Collinsville, Tenn .; removed to Michigan, thence to Knox co., Ill .; married in 1849 to Roxana S. James ; joined Free Will Baptist Church in 1850; was elected Clerk and at present Trustee of U. B. Church. Democrat. P. O., Hen- derson.
Huntley, Levi A, farmer, P. O., Oneida; his parents, Asher and Phebe (Hitchcock) Huntley, are natives of Con- necticut. The subject of this sketch was born in Connecticut, Oct. 30, 1830; re- ceived a limited education ; moved to New York, then to Summit Co., Ohio, then to Knox Co., Ill .; married Elizabeth R. King. Three girls have blessed the union. United with the M. E. Church in 1862; joined the Adventists in 1871; is Trustee in that church.
Hunt, John B., farmer and lum- Hurlbutt, Dean C., farmer, son of Asa and Mary Hurlbutt, was born in ber dealer, was born in Bond co., Ill., in May, 1820. When he was 12 years old his Dalton, N. H., in 1834; was educated in parents moved to Bushnell, McDonough the common schools; was raised on a farm, and continued a farmer from choice. He came from New Hampshire directly to Knox co., Ill .; was married to Eliza- beth Lambert in 1855. They have two children. Mr. H. has been quite success- ful in the vocation of his choice. Re- Republican. Hurlbutt, Francis. Alba and Laura Hurlbut, his parents, were natives of New Hampshire. Francis was born P. O., Elba Centre. co., and in 1834 settled at Burlington, Iowa; was married Sept. 18, 1842, to Mary M. C. Love. He spent the years 1855 and '56 in California; returned to Illinois; settled in Knox co. in 1864. His marriage resulted in 2 daughters and 1 son, Ransom C., who acquired his education at Lom- bard College; studied law with J. C. Thompson, of Macomb, and is now prac- ticing law in Galesburg. Mr. Hunt, Sr.,
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at Dalton, in the same state, June 22, 1837 ; removed to Knox co. in the spring of 1843, being then but six years old; has been closely identified with the develop- inent of this county, having been a resi- dent since his first arrival in 1843; served his country in the war for the union, en- listing in the 83d Ill. Inf. Vol., August, 1862; was united in matrimony, July 11, 1867, with Miss Martha C. Wallack, and the union was blessed with five children ; though in no sense a politician, acts and votes with the Republican party ; owns a fine farm of 335 acres of land in Truro township ;'P. O., Victoria.
Hurlburt, F. R., proprietor of steam dye and scouring works, Galesburg.
Hurd, Henry S., physician, Gales- burg.
Hurd, Charles G., station ticket agent, C., B. & Q. R. R., Galesburg.
Ide, G. W., Oneida.
Irwin, George M., (Elder) son of George and Mary (Cowan) Irwin, was born in Zanesville, O .; received most of his education at the Wesleyan University, O .; was raised on farm, and entered the university as soon as he left college; was Chaplain of the 44th Ill. Inf .; has been Presiding Elder of districts in M. E. Church for some years; was married Sept. 18, 1856, to Sarah Trump. Repub- lican ; has recently moved to Normal, Ill.
Irwin, H. M., physician, Galesburg. Jackson, Eli F., brick mason and gas manufacturer; is the son of Jesse D. and Mariam (Montgomery) Jackson; was born July 4, 1822, in Erie co., Pa. His father was a farmer, and there young Eli spent his boyhood days and received his education; came to this county in 1839, where he has lived ever since; joined the 1st Baptist Church of Galesburg in 1842; was married in 1845 to Hannah A. Pur- rine; six children have been born to them, two of whom are not living; enlisted Sep- tember, 1861, in Co. H, 33d Ill. Inf., and was wounded at Mobile; Republican. P. O., Galesburg.
Jackson, James, farmer, La Fay- ette, Stark co., Ill.
Jameson, S. W., machinist, Gales- burg.
Jamison, Robert G., son of Rob- ert and Jane (Warkman) Jamison, natives® of Pennsylvania, was born in Westmore. land co., Pa., Nov. 26, 1819; learned the carpenter's trade, but changed to farming, also following other kinds of business; was married to Sarah Barnes, Jan. 17, 1844. They are the parents of seven chil- dren, of whom two are living; removed to Fulton co., Ill., in 1855, and thence to Knox county in 1866; was Postmaster four years, and Justice of Peace three
years in Fulton county, and held the same office, also that of School Director, in Knox county. He clings to the Pres- byterian faith. Republican. P. O.,London Mills, Fulton co.
Jacobi, Abraham, clothing mer- chant, son of Jacob and Rachael Jacobi, natives of Baden, where he was born in 1834. He received a common-school ed- ucation at Baden, and began a mercantile life at fifteen years of age, choosing the clothing trade. He removed from Europe to New York, thence to Peoria, and from Peoria to Knoxville in 1850. In 1853 he married Clara Schriesheimer, and the fruits of their marriage are six children. He settled in Galesburg in 1855. Demo- crat; and a professor of the Jewish relig- ion. P. O., Galesburg.
John, Elisha, farmer and stock- raiser, son of Elisha and Elizabeth (Brown) John, was born in Clinton co., O., Nov. 24, 1832; was raised on the farm, and attended school in the log school- house; enlisted in 7th Ill. Cav., Co. K., in 1862, served till July, 1865 ; was wounded ; was married Aug. 12, 1854, to Rachael A. Lewis. They have had seven chi.dren, five living now; member of Christian Church since 1854. Republican. Mr. J. deals in thoroughbred stock,-short-horn cattle and fine hogs. P. O., Hermon.
Johnson, Jonas, farmer, born at Halsingland, Sweden, March 9, 1831. His parents, Jonas and Ellen Johnson, were of the same nativity. Jonas was sent to the common school of Sweden, and at the age of twenty-two sailed for New York, where he lived seven years, coming to Knox county in 1860; was mar- ried Jan. 13, 1857, to Mary Allen Lund- quist ; united same year with the Mission- ary Baptist Church, in which he is still a communicant; has held the office of School Director since 1861; has a fine farm in Truro township. P. O., Truro.
Johnson, Rensaleer, one of Knox county's earliest settlers, was born of New England parentage, Moses and Mary Johnson. Rensaleer was born in Pennsylvania Aug. 10, 1804; removed with his parents to Ohio, where he spent his school-boy days on a farm; came to Knox county while it was in a state of un- subdued nature, settling on the banks of Spoon river, Truro township, as early as 1836; being then in the full vigor of man- hood he set about hewing for himself and family a home from the virgin for- ests; but death found him even here, for he was married in 1827 to Eliza Dilley, again in 1840 to Hannah Livermore, again in 1849 to E. G. R. Wilkins, and he is now a widower; is the father of fifteen children; and now, at the age of eighty-
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four, is enjoying the best of health; is a member of the Rochester Christian Church. P. O., Truro.
Johnson, Stephen, Galesburg.
Johnson, William, photographer Abingdon, is one of the pioneers of the county, coming in 1835. He is the son of John and Charity (Ryerson) Johnson, the former of Pennsylvania, the latter of Ken- tucky. He was born in Mercer co., Ky., April 16, 1821; attended common school and Cherry Grove Seminary; learned cabinet trade, and in 1849 changed to art profession; was burned out twice; was Mayor of Abingdon in 1875; married Catherine Merix June 6, 1846; have four children. Republican.
Jones, Conley, farmer, son of Stephen and Lyda (Lanphere) Jones, the former of Vermont, the mother of Penn- sylvania, was born in Cayuga co., N. Y., June 26, 1819. His early life was passed on farm, and has always followed farm- ing; came to Maquon township when nineteen years old. He was educated in common schools of New York; Jan. 2, 1838, married Mary Frink, who has borne eleven children, nine living, five sons and four daughters. Republican. In Septem- ber, 1875, went to California on a pleasure trip, spending a year on the Pacific slope. While there traveled all over the State. He now resides in Maquon, but still con- ducts his farms. He has 800 acres of fine land.
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