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Nelson, Peter S., native of Blek- inge, Sweden, born Feb. 15, 1835; came to America in 1852; stopped in Chicago one year; came to Galesburg 1953: soon after went to Altona; acted with the Rep. party ; was elected J. P., School Director and Trustee. Began, in 1855,
speculating in lumber, lands and live stock; soon accumulated considerable property. Married, in 1863, Nellie G. Gibson, who bore him 5 children; vis- ited his native country in 1868, and again wishing to take his family abroad, sailed in 1877 to the fatherland. P.O., Henderson.
Nelson, Josiah, residence Elba township. P. O., Eugene.
New, Edward, farmer, son of Thos. and Elizabeth New, natives of England; born in Wiltshire, Eng., Sept. 20, 1836. Oct. 19, 1861, was married to Ann Whitlered; emigrated to Oneida, Knox co., in 1864. For 6 years he has been a member of the Methodist Church, of which he is Trustee. Is a Republican. P. O., Oneida.
Newman, George J., born in Morgan co., Ill., Feb. 18, 1831. His pa- rents were George and Sarah (Godfrey) Newman, the former a native of Va., and the latter of Md. He was educated in the country schools, and his early life was passed in town. He chose farming, but changed it and mincd in Cal., where he spent 17 years; traveled over the west- ern country from 1860 to 1875. He is now placed in quite wealthy circum- stances. Is an independent thinker and voter. P. O., Knoxville.
Nickolson, J. H., son of Nicko- los and Mary Nickolson, of N. Y. and Ct., was born in N. Y .; attended common school; raised on a farm, and has con- tinued at farming; has held several township offices; came to Ill, in 1842; married Catherine King; they have one daughter. Belongs to M. E. Church; Democrat in politics. P. O., Yates City.
Niles, David P., born in Colum- bia co., N. Y., Oct. 20, 1824; spent his younger days on farm; came to Wataga in 1857, where he engaged in milling, continuing in this until 1864, when he went on the farm. His parents, Sill and Louisa Niles, were both born in Colum- bia co., N. Y .; in politics, a Republican ; married Helen C. Johnson, July 9, 1870. P. O., Wataga.
Nisley, Daniel W., farmer son of Joseph and Mary Nisley, both of Franklin co., Pa .; was born in same co. Jan. 16, 1828. His education was con- fined to the common schools near the farm where his early life was passed. He came from Pa. to Knox co, Ill., a number of years ago. March 17, 1853, he married Elizabeth N. Goff. They have 4 sons and 1 daughter. Is Repub- lican in politics. P. O., Wataga.
Norval, James H .. parents were Oliver and Polly Norval, natives of N. C. He was born Oct. 15, 1834, in Ind. His early life was spent on a farm,
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and he has always followed farming; removed to Knox co. in 1873; was mar- ried, Apr. 5, 187, to Argret Elizabeth Sampson. Jan. 2, 1842, united with the M. E. Church. Republican. P. O., Mid- way.
Oberholtzer, Mrs. J., sec. 34, Truro township. P. O., Eugene.
Oberholtzer, O. J., farmer, born in 1844 in Wayne co., O. His parents were Joseph and Anna Oberholtzer, na- tives of Germany. He passed liis early life on the farm ; educated in the common schools of Illinois; married Amelia A. Smith in 1869; they have 4 children ; was a soldier in Ill. 11th Cav .; has been Esquire, School Director, Assessor and Road Overseer. Greenbacker. P. O., Elba Center.
Ogden, Job, son of the late James Ogden, one of the pioneers of Fulton co. and a native of Kentucky, and Sarah (Babbitt) Ogden, of Indiana, was born in Scott co., Ind., Jan. 30, 1828; went to Cali- fornia in 1851, and worked in the mines for 10 years; was married to Mary A. Terry in 1862; they have 5 children living, one dead; joined the Christian Church in 1862. Democrat. P. O., St. Augustine.
Ogden, Mathew B., farmer, son of Jonathan and Elizabeth (Leonard) Ogden, of Clearfield co., Pa., was born Nov. 5, 1827, in same place, in a log cabin. His early life was passed in the hills of Pennsylvania. He went to Philadelphia at the age of 16 and learned the carpenter trade, which he followed for years, but finally turned his attention to farming. In 1850 he came to Illinois, and to Knox co. in 1861. Nov. 5, 1856, he married Johanna Lundquist. Republican. P. O., Victoria.
Oldfield, Nelson, son of Jonathan and Nancy (Fidler) Oldfield, the former a native of New York and the latter of Pennsylvania, was born in Richland co., O., in 1830. He was educated in the log school-houses of Richland co., and his early life passed on the farm ; learned the trade of plastering and worked at it 29 years, then changed to farming; enlisted in the 14th Mo. Home Guards, and was in service for 3 years; April 3, 1854, he mar- ried Julia A. Spalding. Republican. P. O., Farmington, Fulton co.
Olin E. C., Supt. of Bridges, C., B. & Q. R. R., Galesburg.
Olmstead, Henry B., farmer, came to Knox co. in 1857. His parents were both natives of New York, in which State, at Schoharie, Dec. 18, 1809, Henry B. was born. He married Sarah Bemis in 1830, by whom he had 3 children, and again married, and by his second wife he has had 10 children. He is a member of the M. E. Church; has been Steward and
Supt. of S. School for 20 years. P. O., Victoria.
Olson, N. J., Galesburg.
Olson, Swan H., grocer, Gales- burg, was born in Sweden Aug. 4, 1844. His parents were Peter and Sisly Olson. In 1854 he came with his parents to America and to Knox co. When old enough he entered the grocery business. as the calling of his choice. Oct. 20, 1872, he married Clara M. Burke, by whom he lias 1 son. He has been a member of the M. E. Church from 14 years of age; has. been Trustee and Supt. of S. School; lie served 3 years in the late war.
O'Neill, Frank, conductor C., B. & Q. R. R., Galesburg.
Palm, Peter, Jr., farmer, P. O., Altona, son of Peter and Carrie (Olson) Palm, of Sweden; was born in Rock Island, Ill., May 19, 1860; attended the common schools; removed to Henry co., then to Knox co. in 1874. Is connected with the Swedish Lutheran Church. Re- publican.
Parker, Henry E., Constable, Galesburg.
Parker, Isaac A., Williamson Professor of Greek in Lombard Univer- sity, was born in South Woodstock, Windsor co., Vt., Dec. 31, 1825. His early years was spent in the labors of farm life, with district-school education. He was. characterized by a love of study, and was in the habit of devoting to books the most. of the leisure moments which could be spared from daily labors; graduated at. Dartmouth College, Hanover, N. H., in 1853. After leaving college, he was for 5 years Principal of Orleans Liberal Insti- tute, an academy in Glover, Vt. In 1856 he married Saralı A. Labaree, and lias 1 daughter and 1 son. Came to Galesburg in 1858.
Parker, W. P., miller, son of Samuel and Henrietta Parker, of New Jersey ; was born in New Jersey, Feb. 3, 1831. Learned the miller's trade; has been manager of a corporation store. In 1856 he married Julia Hoycope; they have had 5 children, 3 of whom are dead .. Greenbacker. Was in Co. I., 86th Ill. Inf ..
Parkinson, John, farmer, born in county of Cheshire, England, Oet. 21, 1828; son of Jonathan and Ann (Pick- ford) Parkinson. Educated in the com- mon schools; is now a farmer. Removed to New York in 1850, to Wataga in 1856; 15 Sept., 1856, married to Ann Tay -. lor; parents of 7 children, 3 sons and 4 daughters. Republican. P. O., Wataga.
Parsell, W. R., farmer, son of Joseph, and Hettie Parsell, of Ohio; was born in Peoria, Ill., in 1841. He spent his youth on a farm, and was edueated in the Elniwood High School; came from
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Pcoria to Knox co. early in life. Hc served in the late war, as a member of the 8th Mo. Regt .; enlisted Sept. 21, 1861. Nov. 22, 1865, he married Caroline Dixon, of Galesburg, by whom he has 3 children. Republican. P. O., Yates City.
Patten, P. N., Galesburg.
Patterson, James, mechanic, son of John and Sarah Patterson, of Breck- enridge co., Va .; was born in the same county in 1825; he was educated in the common schools of Prebble co., O., whence his parents had removed. At the age of 20 he learned the blacksmith trade, followed it for 7 years, and changed to farming; he came to Knox co. in 1852. In 1847 he married Elizabeth Marshal, by whom he has had 3 children. Repub- lican. P. O., Elmwood.
Pease, M. H., Salem township. P. O., Yates City.
Peck, Rev. George Wesley, Ph. B., belongs to a large family of an- cient and excellent extraction. He was born Feb. 7, 1849, in Wyoming Valley, Pa., where his parents had a comfortable home. While he was yet a lad, his mother, a woman of extraordinary nat- ural endowments, experienced a sad mis- fortune, lost her reason and has ever since been hopelessly ill, to the extent that the best medical aid could afford no relief. Thus deprived, the family scemed tossed upon the waves of deep affliction; re- moved to Pitcher, N. Y. Life struggles began here in earnest. The boyhood days spent by G. W. Peck in New York were well improved; he mastered all the common-school branches at a very early age. In 1865, in company with his father's family, he removed to Marcel. lon, Wis; here he began to accumulate funds for the purpose of obtaining an ed- ucation ; he began teaching at the age of 18, and earned a reputation as instructor and disciplinarian that kept his services in good demand. After spending 3 years in the preparatory school, and the com- pletion of the studies of the freshman year classical course in Lawrence Uni- versity, Wis., he was elected principal of a school in Marquette, Mich. He ranked among the first of his profession in that State. Notwithstanding liberal offers to reinain a teacher, he resolved to take a 4 years' course in Syracuse University. Every dollar spent in the pursuit of his studies has been earned by himself at teaching, which is unusual in this free and easy age, when many young men without means think that it is impossible to put themselves through college.
In every contest of his class while in the University, for appointments on pub- lic exhibitions, he was selected as one of the speakers, and he shared with others
at his graduation the highest honor that Syracuse University awards. being one of eight to deliver an oration upon the commencement stage. While in college he was editor of the University Herald one year, superintended for the New York publishers the revision of Bishop Peck's " Great Republic," and associated with his uncle, the Bishop, for four years at the Episcopal residence, in other literary work. He was licensed to preach in 1874, and joined the Central New York Conference in 1877, being stationed that year in Syracuse. His public ministry has been attended with great success. When called to Hedding College, he had been unanimously elected Professor in Cazenovia Seminary, and offered another good position in the West. He is now the scholarly and energetic President of Hed- ding College, Abingdon; his administra- tion is both wise and efficient; he is a member of the Central Illinois Confer- cnce of the M. E. Church.
Perkins. Isaac S. As a repre- sentative business man of Knox co., the subject of this sketch stands prominent. But few men in Illinois have larger busi- ness interests under their immediate su- pervision than he. He was born in South- wick, Mass, June 4, 1832; his parents, Walter and Harriet Perkins, were also natives of that State; his early life was passed on the farm ; he attended common district schools and Southwick and West- field Academies. Attaining his majority, he came west to Terre Haute, Ind., where he taught school one year, after which he took a tour through the Northwest, stop- ping at St. Louis, where he engaged as a commercial traveler, which he continued for 5 years. Prior to the outbreak of the rebellion he returned to his native State, where he engaged as commercial traveler and continuing as such until 1863, when he came to Jacksonville, Ill., where, until 1864, he was connected with a hardware firm. During that year, with George W. Brown, he made an engagement to be- come his general traveling and business agent, and with whom, for a period of over 14 ycars, hc has been engaged. For the first 5 years Mr. P. did almost all the traveling for the manufactory, which in- cluded the selling of the products and much of the collecting. As the business increased, more cares, greater difficulties and closer application became necessary, but with his intimate knowledge, judi- cious judgment and unquestionable in- tegrity, Mr. Brown found much of the bur- den taken from his shoulders. Through long and wearied patent litigations against infringments upon Mr. Brown's patents, he took a prominent and successful part. July 31, 1866, he was
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married to Eliza Clark, of Westfield, Mass. She is a graduate of Massachu- setts State Normal School, and a lady of high social standing. They have only 1 child, a son, Clayton C. Perkins, born Nov. 24, 1873. Besides his connection with the corn-planter works, he is a Di- rector in the Second National Bank, of Galesburg; he also acts as agent for Eas- tern capital. Republican.
Peterson, Harper, son of Felix, and Mary (Weaver) Peterson, of Virginia. Was born in Green co., O., Feb. 14, 1845; reared on farm, and attended common schools ; went to California in 1873: came to Knox co. in 1877; married Emma J. Reynolds Nov. 22, 1877. Republican. P. O., Knoxville.
Peterson, J. P., section 17, Wal- nut Grove township. P. O., Altona.
Phelps, A. A., Sparta township. P. O., Wataga.
Phelps, E. Frisbie, was born June 18, 1840, in Burlington, Conn .; his parents, Samuel and Emeline L. Phelps, were natives of Connecticut ; educated at common schools in Connecticut, and Academy at Elmwood, Ill .: spent 1 year in Oberlin College, O .: read law in 1865, in Law Department of Chicago Univer- sity, and the following year in Yale Col- lege ; located at Neosha, Mo .; practiced law 5 years : came to Galesburg in 1872. Conducted Daily Register for 9 months, and then organized the Galesburg Print- ing Company, in connection with S. W. Grubb. Helped organize the Cov. Mu- tual Benefit Associat on of Galesburg, and was elected Secretary, which posit on he yet holds ; was in Co. D., 132d Ill. Inf .; was Captain of Co. B, 4th Regt. I. N. G. Marr ed Emma M. Rouse Sept. 29, 1869; has 1 child. Republican.
Phillips, E. L., phys'c'an, Gales- burg, came to Knox co. in 1856; married Mary L., daughter of John G. Sanburn ; came to Galesburg in 1865; was First As- sistant Surgeon in 91st Ill. Inf.
Phillips, William N., commis- sion merchant, Galesburg.
Pierce, William H., son of Amos and Mary Pierce, of Vermont ; was born in that State in 1816; had a good ed- ucation, and lias followed teaching some as well as farming; was Postmaster from 1838 to 1840, and Postmaster at Mon- mouth, Warren co., under Lincoln. Po- lice Magistrate, Deputy Sheriff and School Commissioner several years; came to Galesburg in 1867. Has been in public life for 30 years, discharged his duties satisfactorily to all. Republican. Residence, Galesburg.
Pigsley, Prince W., merchant, St. Augustine, son of Welcome and Thirza (Clark) Pigsley, father from Rhode Is-
land; mother, New York : came to Knox co. in 1857: married Jerusha A. Roe Feb. 4, 1864; has 7 children living, 2 dead; he was in Co. E., 32d Ill. Inf .; enlisted Aug. 28, 1861; was wounded twice at Big River bridge, Iron Mountain R. R., from which he has never fully re- covered. Republiean.
Pittard, Job. His parents were James and Martha Pittard, of England, where he was born Aug. 2, 1815; he re- ceived his education in select school in his native land. Job has always followed farming, in which he has been success- ful; lives in Ontario township, where he has been School Director for several terms; came from England to Chicago in 1847, to Ontario in 1849; married Mary Thomas Jan. 2, 1842; 1 girl and 6 boys have blessed the union, 2 boys living; united with the M. E. Church in 1847; elected Deacon in 1876 of Congregational Church, Ontario. Republican. P. O., Oneida.
Pittman, B. F., farmer, son of Jo- seph and Catharine (Lesher) Pittman, was born in Fulton, Pa. He spent much of his early life in school, and obtained quite a liberal education ; he spent some time in the drug business ; he enlisted in Co. G, 205tlı Pa. Regt. He removed from Pennsylvania to Maryland; thence to Wisconsin, thence to Missouri, and from there to Knox co. in 1868. He married Alice Paterson in 1869, by whom he has 1 daughter. Republican. P. O., Yates City.
Poe, Mrs. David A., residence, Galesburg.
Pool, Thomas H., farmer. Ben- jamin and Nancy Pool, his parents, were of Southern birth; removed to Clark co., Ind., where Thomas was born Aug. 29, 1830 When but 4 years old he came with his parents to Henderson co., Ill., and in 1841 settled in Knox co .; was mar- ried Dec. 4, 1850, to Nancy McMurtry, 2 sons and 6 daughters being the fruits of the union. Democrat. P. O., Rio.
Potter, Alvin H., physician, Maquon; is son of Sheldon and Wealthy (Baldwin) Potter, of New England; was educated in common schools till 14, then at Aurora Academy, then at Kingsville Academy, O., and graduated at Michigan Central College; studied law from 17 to 20, then taught school some; read medi- cine with Dr. Colton ; came to Maquon in 1850; has been Justice of the Peace, Cor- oner, Supervisor, Provost Marshal ; mar- ried July 5, 1847, to Thankful Fowler. She died June 29, 1858; married June 19, 1860, Eliza J. Moore; is parent of 3 children. Republiean.
Potter, Mrs. Charlotte, sec. 19, Salem township. P. O., Summit.
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Potts, Henry H., farmer, was born in Bradford co., Pa., Sept. 24, 1828. He is the son of Ephraim and Elizabeth (Munn) Potts, the former of New Jersey, the latter of New York ; he was educated in the district school, and until 20 years old was engaged in lumber business, after which he went to sea 3 years, and since has been farming; He came to Knox co. in 1853; he has held the offices of Commissioner of Highways, School Di- rector, Trustee, and Clerk in the town- ship. June 7, 1834, he married Julia E. Wheeler. They have had 5 sons and 4 daughters, 1 dead. P. O., Elba Center.
Powell, John, son of William and Sarah (Searls) Powell, was born Nov. 3, 1796, in Herkimer co., N. Y .; lie went with his parents to Oneida co., N. Y., when quite young, and to Knox co. in 1851. Sept. 1, 1819, he married Maria Wilson, by whom he had 1 son and 1 daughter. Feb. 11, 1829, he married Evelina Brainard, by whom he had 7 boys and 1 girl; 2 sons and 1 daughter dead. He died in this county. His wife, Evelina, is still living. P. O., Oneida.
Preston, W. H., Altona.
Price, Oscar F., attorney, Gales- burg, native of Marion co., O., was born Sept. 19, 1836. His father, Dr. George Price, was a native of Pennsylvania ; and his mother, Mary Caris Price, was born Reynolds, George F., farmer, son of Winthrop and Hannah (Locke) Reynolds, of New Hampshire, was born Oct. 10, 1799, in Barrington, N. H .; he passed his early life on a farm; he came to Knox co. in 1836, and settled on sec- tion 7, Victoria township. Has held several important local offices, and has in Ohio. He received a collegiate educa- tion : graduated at the Michigan State University; began while young to read law, and continuing in this, was admitted to the bar about 1858, and soon after, en- tered the Michigan University law school, where he graduated in 1860. He came to Galesburg with his parents in 1840; mar- - been active in school interests. March ried to Miss Sabina Lanphere, Nov. 26, 2, 1825, he married Abigail Locke, by whom he had 3 boys and 1 girl; Sept. 3, 1877, he married Anna E. Woodward. Has been a member of the Congrega- tional Church since 1832; is now Dea- con. Republican. P. O., Victoria. 1862, which union has been blessed with 4 children. He has always acted with the Republican party. Held the position of Alderman in 1870, and was chosen to serve in the General Assembly in 1871-2, which position he filled with marked ability. He has attained a high position in his profession; has conducted some of the most important cases ever tried in Knox county.
Rankin, Samuel, born in Pa., March, 1844, of wealthy parents, William and Eliza, also natives of Pa .; educated at Duffs Commercial College, and Madi- son Inst., Pa .; followed farming and school-teaching; served as School Direc- tor in Henry and Knox counties, and Assessor. Married, Aug., 1866, to Mary D. Henderson. Enlisted and served on the frontier in the 1st Colored Inf. Re- moved to Henry co., Ill., in 1868, and to Henderson tp. in 1875, where he now lives.
Ratekin, George W., farmer.
P. O. Galesburg; was born in Pulaski co., Ky., in 1820; came to Illinois in childhood ; his parents, Joseph and Han- nah Ratekin, were natives of Virginia ; has a good education, obtained in common schools and at Richland Institute, teach- ing and studying at home, and in early life made theology his principal study; was married, in 1848, to Lydia M. Rus- sell. They are the parents of 11 chil- dren, 7 girls and 4 boys. Made a pro- fession of religion in 1832, and joined the Presbyterian Church. He is strictly temperate. Republican.
Reese, M., physician, Abingdon. Regan, John, editor of the Ma- quon Times and Elmwood Messenger, Elmwood, Ill.
Reynolds, Alvah, was born at Bedford, N. Y., May 22, 1830. His pa- rents, Enoch and Mariah Reynolds, were natives of New York. He was educated in the common schools; chose the occupation of farmer, learning, how- ever, the trade of carpenter; came to Knox co. in April, 1855; married, April 10, 1859, and is the father of 6 children, 3 boys and 3 girls. Holds Republican views. Has acted as School Director 16 years; joined the Christian Church in 1858; has been a very successful farmer. P. O., Oneida.
Reynolds, Capt. Wm. H., farmer, Orange township, son of Samuel and Ann Jane (Reed) Reynolds, the for- mer a native of South Carolina, and the latter of Kentucky, who came to Warren co., Ill., in 1837. He was born in Indi- ana, Dec. 29, 1829; received a country school education, and his early life passed on the farm. Enlisted, July 7, 1861, in 7th Ill. Cav., Co D; was pro- moted to 1st Lieutenant, and, in 1862, to Captain; taken prisoner Dec. 5, 1862, and exchanged in March, 1963; was in saddle for 17 days and nights, on Grier -. son's raid; was in as many as 50 battles. Moved from Warren to Knox co. He was first married June 24, 1855; but his first wife dying Feb. 1, 1873, he again married in 1874. He is the parent of 4
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children. Republican. In 1855, com- menced business poor, and has been very successful in life. P. O., Knoxville.
Rhodes, George G., farmer, is the son of Charles W. and Jane (Good- rich) Rhodes, of Vermont. He was born March 10, 1838, in Richmond, Vt .; was educated in the common schools and in an academy of that State; settled in Knox co. in June, 1851. Republican. P. O., Wataga.
Rhodes, Miron M., boot and shoe merchant, Galesburg; born in Rich- mond, Chittenden co., Vt., Dec. 22, 1842; his parents, Charles W. and Jane (Good- rich) Rhodes, were natives of the same place. He was educated in the common schools and at Knox College; removed to Illinois in 1851. He was a soldier in 138th Ill. Regt. Republican. Has been very successful in business.
Rice, Fantleroy. Corban and Elizabeth Rice, his parents, were natives of Kentucky; and Fantleroy was born in the same State, Sept. 23, 1840; received his education in the old log school-house ; has always been a farmer. Served 3 years in the late war: went with Sher- man from Atlanta to the sea as Division Wagon Master. Came to Knox co. in · 1857; married Mrs. Eliza A. Murray, March 11, 1869. Republican. P. O., Altona.
Richards, William B., patent solicitor, Galesburg, was born Sept. 27, 1829, in Smithfield, Pa .; left home at the age of 16, and prosecuted his favorite studies alone; has made teaching a pro- fession; has taken great interest in busi- ness education, and has done much to better the old method of teaching. He was married in 1851, to Louisa Morris. As a patent solicitor, he ranks foremost in the United States.
Richardson, James Leroy, railroad conductor, Galesburg, son of John and Elizabeth Richardson, was born in Cooperstown, Otsego co., N. Y., April 10, 1838. His education was obtained in the public schools of that State ; served in the U. S. army during the late war as a Sergeant in Čo. D, 3d N. Y. Cav .; came to Illinois July 10, 1866; is a conductor on the C., B. & Q. R. R., a position which he has held for a number of years; married Emnia M. Burke, by whom he has a son and a daughter. Republican.
Richmond, Henry. Jesse and Elizabeth Richmond are both natives of Ohio, and coming west settled in Knox co., where they had born to them on April 3, 1860, Henry Richmond. He was edu- cated in Knox College. P. O., Gilson.
Riley, H. H., born of Kentucky parentage at Elizabethtown, Ky., Aug. 19, 1821; educated in subscription schools
in Crawford co., Ind .; came to Knox co. in 1833; was member of light horse cav. in 1834; married Amanda Mayo Oct. 11, 1842; they have 1 son and 8 daughters ; united with the M. E. Church in 1850; lias been Collector, Trustee and School Director of Rio; is a farmer from choice. Democrat. P. O., Rio.
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