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Walter A. Scott was reared and educated in Woodford County. He owns a well improved farm and is a successful breeder of stock.
On Feb. 24, 1915, Mr. Scott was married to Miss Elizabeth Belle Luther, a native of Pennsylvania, born Jan. 10, 1881, the daughter of Finley Paul and Matilda (Snoddy) Luther. Mr. Luther, a native of Penn- sylvania, was born Aug. 26, 1843, and still lives on the farm where he was born. He served throughout the Civil War. Mrs. Luther was born in Ohio, Jan. 4, 1844, and was the daughter of Benjamin and Jane (Faloon) Snoddy. Mrs. Luther died Jan. 11, 1907. Mr. and Mrs. Luther were the parents of eight children, as follows: Alice, lives at New Flor- ence, Pa .; Agnes Keller, lives near Arrowsmith; Jane Strickler, deceased;
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Rachel; James Paul, deceased; David, deceased; Mrs. Scott; and Anna Myrtle, lives with her father. Mr. and Mrs. Scott have no children.
Mr. Scott is a Republican and is now serving as Township Assessor. He is a member of the Methodist Church and belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He is one of the substantial and dependable citizens of Arrowsmith Township.
Raymond Webber, cashier of the Arrowsmith State Bank, at Arrow- smith, is a substantial business man of McLean County. He has been in the employ of the bank since 1905.
The Arrowsmith State Bank is the reorganization of the Arrowsmith and McClure and Jacobs Banks, originally private banking concerns. In 1921 it was reorganized with a capital stock of $30,000. It is among the thriving and dependable banking institutions of the county and has the following officers: J. H. Jacobs, president; George F. Lester, vice-presi- dent; Raymond Webber, cashier; and E. M. Perry, assistant cashier. The directors are: J. H. Jacobs, Harry VanGundy, E. M. Perry and Raymond Webber.
On Feb. 28, 1912, Mr. Webber was married to Miss Litta Richardson, and to this union three children have been born, as follows: Dorothy P., born Aug. 15, 1913; Robert Raymond, born Feb. 28, 1918; and Warren Mathew, born Nov. 3, 1920.
Mr. Webber is a Republican and a member of the Methodist Church. He has served as township clerk for 10 years and has held other township offices. Mr. Webber has served as cashier of the Arrowsmith State Bank in a very efficient manner, and he has an extensive acquaintance in Mc- Lean County.
F. C. Cowan, station agent at Arrowsmith for the Erie Railroad Com- pany, is a substantial and highly respected citizen of McLean County. He was born at Springfield, Ohio, Jan. 25, 1859, and is the son of John F. and Elizabeth (Crawford) Cowan.
John F. Cowan, also a native of Springfield, Ohio, was born in 1824, the son of David Cowan, who came from Kentucky to Ohio during the pioneer days. In 1864 John F. Cowan removed to Illinois and settled on land near Bloomington. He went to Saybrook in 1871, where he resided
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until the time of his death in 1876. Mr. Cowan served during the Civil War with an Ohio outfit, and was discharged in 1864 on account of his failing health. His wife, a native of Pennsylvania, died in 1883, at the age of 46 years. Mr. and Mrs. Cowan had three children: Emma Con- over, died in 1909; F. C., the subject of this sketch; and Charles, who died in 1878, at the age of 10 years.
F. C. Cowan received his education in the district schools and started in the employ of the Lake Erie Railroad in 1879. He has been located at Arrowsmith as station agent since April 29, 1881, and during that long period of service Mr. Cowan has been known for his efficiency and re- liability.
On Sept. 24, 1883, Mr. Cowan was united in marriage with Miss Sarah Rangler, a native of Arrowsmith, born Nov. 10, 1863.
Mr. Cowan is a Republican and his wife is a member of the Methodist Church. They are well known in their community and have many friends and acquaintances.
Ola Olson is an enterprising and practical farmer and stockman, liv- ing in Dale Township. He was born in Sweden, Oct. 15, 1854, and is the son of Nelson and Mary Olson.
Mr. Olson was educated in Sweden and came to this country when he was 27 years of age. He located at Pontiac, Ill., where he remained two years, then entering the employ of Campbell & Fagerburg, farmers, of Dry Grove Township. After five years Mr. Olson purchased a farm of 86 acres in Dry Grove Township which he operated nine years. He then moved to his present location in Dale Township. Mr. Olson also owns the home place of 217 acres and 225 acres of well improved land and lives in a fine, modern residence. By hard work he has made a success of his undertakings and he is well known as a breeder of Shorthorn cattle.
Mr. Olson was married to Miss Emma Olsen, also a native of Sweden, and to this union seven children have been born as follows: Ruth, at home; George, at home; Edmund, deceased; Arthur, married Clara Phalen; Esther, married Irving Cooper ; Herman, at home and John, deceased.
Mr. Olson is a Republican and has served as school director for 12 years. He is a director of the Farmers' Elevator of Shirley. Mr. Olson and family are members of the First English Lutheran Church of Bloom- ington, and he is one of the reliable men of his community.
OLA OLSON AND FAMILY.
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David L. Snoddy, retired, is a well-known citizen of McLean County and a veteran of the Civil War. He was born in Richland County, Ohio, March 24, 1845, the son of Benjamin and Sarah (Filloon) Snoddy.
Benjamin Snoddy was born in Pennsylvania and went to Ohio when a young man. He and his wife, now deceased, were the parents of five children: Matilda Luther, deceased; James, deceased; John, lives in Pennsylvania; David L., the subject of this sketch; and one child died in infancy.
David L. Snoddy received his education in the district schools of Ohio. When he was 18 years old he enlisted for service in the Civil War with Company B, 120th Ohio Volunteer Infantry. After being discharged in June, 1865, Mr. Snoddy returned home and learned the carpenter trade. On July 4, 1868, he removed to Arrowsmith Township and engaged in farming there. Mr. Snoddy has lived retired at Arrowsmith since 1916.
On Jan. 23, 1873, Mr. Snoddy was married to Miss Sarah Slingloff, a native of McLean County, born Dec. 22, 1850, and the daughter of John and Rebecca (Wingfield) Slingloff, the former a native of Germany and the latter of Virginia. Mr. Slingloff was born Dec. 25, 1822, and came to the United States when he was 15 years of age, locating at Marysville, Ohio. In 1850 the family removed to McLean County. Mr. and Mrs. Slingloff, deceased, were the parents of seven children: George, William, Nicholas, and John, all deceased; Elijah, lives at Arrowsmith; Mrs. Snoddy; and Mary Arbogast, lives at Arrowsmith. To Mr. and Mrs. Snoddy nine children were born: Kate, mention of whom is made below; Minnie, born Feb. 9, 1877, died Dec. 25, 1915; John, born March 24, 1878, lives in Michigan ; Matilda, born May 24, 1880, Arrowsmith; Charles, born Nov. 8, 1881, lives in Nebraska; Rebecca Allen, born Dec. 21, 1883, lives at Bellflower, Ill .; Frank, born April 10, 1886, lives in Nebraska; Bert, born March 9, 1888, lives at Arrowsmith, Ill .; and Leota Fitzhenry, born Dec. 10, 1889, lives at Gibson City, Ill.
Kate Snoddy was born Dec. 16, 1873, and died Nov. 20, 1897. She married John Larimer, and they had two children: Harry, born Nov. 1, 1897, Chicago Heights, Ill .; and Ralph, died at the age of 20 months. At the time of his mother's death, Harry Larimer was but 20 days old. He was reared by his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Snoddy, and now lives in Chicago Heights. His father lives on a farm in South Dakota.
Mr. Snoddy is a Republican and has been road commissioner for 15 years and school director for 18 years. He and his family are members (69)
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of the Methodist Church of Arrowsmith and are representative citizens of their community. Mr. Snoddy also belongs to the Masonic Lodge. Mrs. Snoddy died Feb. 2, 1924, and is buried in the Union Cemetery.
Louis Lauritson has been a prominent farmer and stockman of Ar- rowsmith Township for many years and is the owner of 1,719 acres of land in McLean County, Ill., and in the state of Michigan. He was born in Denmark, Dec. 28, 1854, the son of Louis and Sophia Lauritson.
Louis Lauritson, the subject of this sketch, came to the United States in 1872 and located in McLean County.
On March 16, 1882, Mr. Lauritson was married to Miss Isabel Gowdy, a native of Bloomington, born Dec. 24, 1859, the daughter of James and Mary Ann Gowdy. She died April 15, 1915. To Mr. and Mrs. Lauritson six children were born, as follows: Clifford, born March 12, 1883, died Aug. 26, 1868; Anna M., born Feb. 8, 1887, at home; Elton L., born March 1, 1889, at home; Ernest, born Nov. 25, 1890, lives in Dawson Township; Florence VanGundy, lives at Ellsworth, Ill .; Cora E. Arrowsmith, born March 6, 1895, lives on the old Arrowsmith farm in Arrowsmith Town- ship. Mr. Lauritson has five grandchildren: Louise W. and Helen L. Arrowsmith; Ernest E., Glenn A. and Norma Pauline, the children of Ernest Lauritson.
Mr. Lauritson is a Democrat and has served as school director for a number of years. He is a director of the Ellsworth Bank. The Lauritson family is well liked and widely known.
F. C. Griffin, a progressive and enterprising citizen of Bloomington, and veteran of the World War, was born at Lawndale, Ill., March 16, 1890, the son of Henry R. and Eliza (Nagle) Griffin.
Henry R. Griffin and his wife were born in Indiana and were early set- tlers of McLean County. They now live retired in Atlanta, Ill., and are the parents of the following children: Mett, married Vernon Seefeldt, de- ceased, and she lives in Iowa; F. C., the subject of this sketch ; Zetta, mar- ried Glenn Chowning, lives at Atlanta, Ill .; Jess, lives at Atlanta, Ill.,; Clara, at home; Theodore, Louisa, and Alma, all at home.
F. C. Griffin was reared and educated at Lawndale, Ill., and in early manhood entered the employ of the Chicago & Alton Railroad. He has
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been a brakeman since May 17, 1917. During the World War Mr. Griffin was inducted into service and served with Company B, 1st Division, 28th Infantry. He saw service overseas and was severely wounded at the battle of Saint Mihiel. He was discharged from service on June 21, 1918. Mr. Griffin's brother, Jess, is also a veteran of the World War and also served overseas.
On Oct. 14, 1920, Mr. Griffin was united in marriage with Miss Edna Moore, a native of Normal, Ill., born Jan. 12, 1900, and the daughter of J. R. and Alice (Gehrt) Moore. Mr. Moore was born in Pike County, Ill., May 18, 1873, and now lives with Mr. and Mrs. Griffin. His wife died Sept. 18, 1920. Mrs. Griffin has one sister, Myrtle, who also lives with her. To Mr. and Mrs. Griffin two children have been born: Robert, born Sept. 13, 1921; and James, born Aug. 10, 1923.
Mr. Griffin is a Democrat and a member of the Christian Church. He and his family are well and favorably known in Bloomington.
John Marsh, now deceased, was an early settler and prominent citi- zen of McLean County. He was born March 14, 1828, at Romulus, Seneca County, N. Y., and died in February, 1913. He was a son of Darius and Mary A. (Brown) Marsh, natives of New Jersey and New York. Darius Marsh was born Aug. 2, 1800, and died April 10, 1887. He was a farmer. His wife was born in 1804 and died in 1885. They had nine children, the subject being the second child.
John Marsh remained at home until his marriage on March 4, 1852, to Eliza Hobart, a native of Perry, Ohio, born May 19, 1830. She was the daughter of Nathan and Cynthia (Page) Hobart, natives of New Hamp- shire. Mrs. Eliza Marsh died in February, 1912. To their union eight children were born, four of whom are now living, as follows: John Frank- lin, Arrowsmith, Ill .; Mrs. J. H. Bultia, Caldwell, Kans .; Mrs. Cynthia E. Ritter, further mention of whom is made below; and H. H. Marsh, who lives in Arrowsmith, Ill. In the fall of 1852 John Marsh came to McLean County. He acquired about 700 acres of land in Arrowsmith Township, and also owned land in Sumner County, Kans. He was a breeder of fine stock and his land was well improved. He was a Republican and held sev- eral offices in the county. He was Commissioner of Highways for 18 years and was township and school trustee. In 1875 he was elected county
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supervisor but declined to serve. Mr. Marsh was a progressive man and one of the valued citizens of the county.
Cynthia E. Ritter, a respected resident of Arrowsmith, was born in Arrowsmith Township, McLean County, Nov. 7, 1861, and is the daugh- ter of John and Eliza H. (Hobart) Marsh.
Mrs. Ritter has spent her entire life in McLean County and on Dec. 25, 1884, was married to William Henry Ritter. To this union three chil- dren were born, as follows: Lida M. Ritter was born on Nov. 9, 1885, was married on Aug. 27, 1913, to William C. Harrison, and to this union one child has been born, Esther J., born Nov. 27, 1914. They live at Peoria, Ill.
Elma Leona Ritter was born Aug. 8, 1888. In March, 1915, she was married to Wilfred O. Thornberry, and to this union four children have been born: Leona Ruth, Melba Elizabeth, Wilfred Raymond, deceased, and Frances Louise. The Thornberry family lives near Heyworth.
Florence Mae Ritter was born Jan. 10, 1891. She taught school be- fore her marriage and in 1910 went abroad with her father where she spent three months. On Feb. 15, 1911, she was married to Thomas J. Karr, a son of Harvey and Emily K. Karr, of Shirley, Ill. To this union four children have been born: Marjorie L., died in infancy ; Theodora V., born Jan. 29, 1913; Harvey B., born Aug. 23, 1914; and Dorothy D., born Aug. 9, 1916. The Karr family resides near Bloomington.
Walter C. Rogers, manager of the Farmers' Grain Elevator and post- master of Covell, is a prominent citizen of McLean County. He was born on the old homestead, Dec. 19, 1875, and is a son of Wesley H. and Mary I. (Hart) Rogers.
Wesley H. Rogers was born in Pennsylvania, Feb. 2, 1833, a son of William Rogers, who migrated from Pennsylvania to Peoria County, Ill., in 1848, and in 1856 settled with his five sons in Dale Township, McLean County. Wesley H. Rogers was a prominent farmer of Dale Township for many years, and died March 17, 1900. His wife was a daughter of Amaziah and Louisa (Gooding) Hart, the former a native of Virginia and the latter of Kentucky. The Hart family came to Peoria County, Ill., in 1844. To Wesley H. and Mary I. (Hart) Rogers eight children were born, as follows: Walter C., the subject of this sketch; Mattie, married Isaac Stubblefield, lives in Bloomington, Ill .; Lottie, married F. H. Petrie,
MR. AND MRS. WESLEY H. ROGERS.
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lives at Bloomington; Lucy, married Ezra Salisbury, lives in Montana ; Addie, deceased, was, the wife of John Stubblefield; Carrie, deceased, was the wife of L. Freeman; William, deceased; and one child died in infancy.
Walter C. Rogers attended the district schools of Dale Township and engaged in farming until 1921, and was the owner of 245 acres of good farm land. The Farmers' Grain Elevator Company was organized in June, 1919, with George W. Parks as president, and Mr. Rogers as general man- ager. In 1922 he was elected postmaster of Covell. He owns a one-half interest in a general store there and is in partnership with Joe Williams.
In 1901 Mr. Rogers was married to Miss Cora Stubblefield, a native of Dale Township, and the daughter of David R. and Matilda (Bowers) Stubblefield, the former a native of McLean County and the latter of Penn- sylvania. Mr. Stubblefield resides at Bloomington. His wife died in 1919. To Mr. and Mrs. Rogers two children have been born, Gladys, who attends Illinois Wesleyan University, and Mildred, also a student.
Mr. Rogers is a Republican and a member of the Methodist church, of which he has been steward for 15 years. He is president of the Com- munity High School at Stanford, Ill. The Rogers family has been well and favorably known in the community for many years, and Mr. Rogers is highly esteemed as an excellent citizen.
L. C. Gerling, an enterprising farmer and stockman of Arrowsmith Township, was born near Bloomington, Ill., Sept. 19, 1869, the son of Henry and Sophia (Smalfield) Gerling.
Henry Gerling was a native of Germany, as also was his wife. He was born Dec. 13, 1827, and after his marriage he and his wife came to this country. They lived at Buffalo, N. Y., for one year and came to Bloomington in 1858. Mr. Gerling died Oct. 30, 1913, and his wife died Jan. 25, 1899. They were the parents of five children, as follows: Her- man, retired; Henry and Albert, deceased; L. C., the subject of this sketch; and one child died in infancy.
L. C. Gerling spent his boyhood on the home place near Bloomington and received his education in the schools of Bloomington. He has lived on his present farm in Arrowsmith Township since the time of his mar- riage in 1900 and is among the well-known stockmen of the county.
On March 14, 1900, Mr. Gerling was married to Miss Helena Mertens, a native of Bloomington, born Jan. 31, 1869, and the daughter of Henry
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and Marie Elizabeth (Ehlers) Mertens, natives of Germany, and now deceased. Mrs. Gerling has one sister, Rose Jacobs, who lives in Arrow- smith Township. To Mr. and Mrs. Gerling two children have been born: Porter L., born Jan. 6, 1905; and Wilbur M., born Jan. 2, 1908.
Mr. Gerling is a Republican and has served as trustee of the school board in Arrowsmith Township for 12 years. He and his wife are highly esteemed members of their community. Mr. Gerling is a member of the Lutheran Church.
John W. Manahan, who is successfully engaged in farming and stock raising in Arrowsmith Township, is a native of Pennsylvania. He was born in Adams County, June 21, 1852, the son of John and Margaret (Benschoff) Manahan.
John Manahan, a native of Pennsylvania, was born in 1821, and died in 1862. His wife was born May 8, 1830, and died in 1916, at the home of her son in Ohio, William Manahan. Mr. and Mrs. Manahan were the parents of eight children: Mary Ellen, Annabel, Virginia, James, Frank, all deceased; William Henry, lives in Ohio; Edward, lives in Ohio; and John W., the subject of this sketch.
John W. Manahan received his education in the district schools of Pennsylvania, and in 1871 came to McLean County, locating at Saybrook. The Manahan farm contains 200 acres of well improved land in Arrow- smith Township, and Mr. Manahan is one of the leading stock feeders of the county.
On Aug. 22, 1873, Mr. Manahan was married to Miss Alice Newcomb, a native of Saybrook, born in 1857, and a daughter of John and Rachel Newcomb. She died in May, 1874. Mr. and Mrs. Newcomb were the parents of seven children, as follows: James, deceased; Benjamin R., Charles and Abner, live at Gibson City, Ill .; E. H., lives at Saybrook ; Janette Manahan, lives in Kansas, and Mrs. John W. Manahan. Mr. Manahan was later married to Miss Barbara A. Fry, a native of McLean County, born in 1862, a daughter of Henry and Susan Fry. Mrs. Mana- han died Oct. 18, 1895, leaving seven children, as follows: Frank, lives at Arrowsmith; Albert and Bertie May, both deceased; William, lives at Colfax, Ill .; Hattie Ashby, lives at Arrowsmith; Benton, mention of whom is made below; and Eunice Hensley, lives at Arrowsmith.
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Benton Manahan was born Oct. 4, 1890, and died Oct. 23, 1923. On Jan. 18, 1916, he was married to Miss Lillie Cornwell, a native of Say- brook, born Sept. 5, 1899, the daughter of George and Barbara (Groves) Cornwell. To Benton and Lillie (Cornwell) Manahan, three children were born: Margaret, born Oct. 13, 1917; Leslie Eugene, born Aug. 30, 1919; and Lewis, born May 19, 1923.
John W. Manahan is a Republican and has served as school clerk for 35 years. He has also served as road constable and road commissioner. Mr. Manahan is a substantial citizen and has always stood high in his community.
G. E. Bane is engaged in farming and stock raising. He owns 320 acres in Arrowsmith, 160 in Martin, and 100 acres in Cheney Grove Town- ships. He was born on his present farm, May 4, 1882, and is the son of Samuel T. and Mary Catherine (Arrowsmith) Bane.
Samuel T. Bane was born in Virginia, April 19, 1828, the son of George and Margaret Bane. He came to Illinois in 1855 and located on the Cheney farm east of Ellsworth, where he remained until 1862, at which time he removed to the present farm in Arrowsmith Township. Mr. Bane died Jan. 25, 1909, and his wife died May 7, 1920. He was a large land owner, owning 1,700 acres at one time in McLean and Ford Counties. Mr. and Mrs. Bane had 11 children, as follows: Elton, lives at Colfax, Ill .; Alfred, deceased; Susan Builta, lives in Dawson Township, McLean County; Mary Meiner, lives in Old Town Township; Margaret, deceased; Samuel, deceased, was a prominent physician at Peoria, Ill .; James A., lives in Ford County, III .; Sarepta, lives at Ellsworth, Ill .; Ella Peirce, lives in Bloomington; Tobey, lives at Ellsworth, Ill .; and G. E., the subject of this sketch.
G. E. Bane received his education in the Sangamon District School of Arrowsmith Township and has always lived on the same farm. The Bane farm is well improved and Mr. Bane is widely known as a breeder of good stock, as well as a stock feeder.
On Dec. 23, 1903, Mr. Bane was married to Miss Minnie Scholl, a native of Arrowsmith Township, born July 24, 1880, and the daughter of John and Mary (Ehlers) Scholl. Mr. and Mrs. Scholl were the parents of eight children: Fred, deceased; Otto, lives in Arrowsmith Township;
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Charles, lives at Colfax, Ill .; Emma, Mineir, Ill .; Minnie Bane; John, lives in Arrowsmith Township; Mollie Moody, lives at Ellsworth, Ill .; and Annie Marsh, lives in Arrowsmith Township. To G. E. and Minnie (Scholl) Bane seven children have been born, as follows: George L., born Dec. 27, 1904; Arlo E., born Sept. 17, 1906; Daisy M., born Dec. 21, 1908 : one child died in infancy; Oren Lincoln, born March 13, 1913, died Sept. 20, 1914; Tobey A., born Jan. 22, 1915; and Wilbur Lloyd, born July 2, 1921.
In politics Mr. Bane is identified with the Democratic party. He has served as school director for 15 years and is now director of the com- munity school at Ellsworth. He and his family are members of the Methodist Church, and are favorably known in McLean County.
Pulaski McFee, deceased, was one of the well known and dependable citizens of McLean County. He was born in Jefferson County, Ohio, Feb. 21, 1852, the son of John and Mary Elizabeth (Durbin) McFee.
John McFee was a native of Jefferson County, Ohio, born March 15, 1830, and his wife was born in the same county, May 11, 1834. The McFee family were early settlers of Atlanta, Ill., and later purchased a farm in Dale Township, McLean County. Mr. McFee died Sept. 7, 1877, and his wife died Jan. 22, 1871. They were the parents of the following children: Pulaski, the subject of this sketch; Sarah Elizabeth, married W. W. Walker, lives in Iowa; Rena, married Newton D. Staubus, lives in Dale Township, McLean County ; Anna, married Chas. A. Lamb, lives at Boulder, Colo .; and William and Mollie died in infancy.
Pulaski McFee was reared on his father's farm and educated in the district schools of Dale Township. He purchased the present McFee farm in 1882, which contains 173 acres. Mr. McFee carried on general farming and was a successful stockman. He built a new residence in 1908 ard made other improvements on the place. Mr. McFee died Oct. 8, 1921, and is buried in East Twin Grove Cemetery.
On Oct. 4, 1882, Mr. McFee was married to Miss Emma Lamb, a na- tive of Augusta County, Va., born in 1862, and the daughter of Addison Abraham and Louise (Staubus) Lamb. The Lamb family moved to Illi- nois in 1878, locating on a farm in Dry Grove Township, five miles north of the McFee farm. Mr. Lamb was a prosperous farmer and owned 200
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acres of well improved land. He died in 1885 and his wife died in 1869. They were the parents of the following children: Mary Elizabeth, mar- ried William Yancy ; Rebecca Frances, married M. I. Grove, both deceased; Eliza Ellen, married Henry Clay Myers, both deceased; John D., married Jeanette Webb, both deceased; James W., deceased, was the husband of Eva Perry, and she lives at Topeka, Kan .; Charles A., married Anna Mc- Fee, lives at Boulder, Colo .; and Robert Edmund, died at the age of 16 years. To Pulaski and Emma (Lamb) McFee four children were born, as follows: Charles P., born Aug. 26, 1888, deceased; Mary Louise, born June 20, 1896, deceased; Alvin A., born Oct. 9, 1883, was educated in the district schools of Dale Township, attended Brown Business College at Bloomington and operated the home place until the time of his death, June 28, 1919; and Daisy L., born May 2, 1900, now a senior at Illinois Wesleyan University.
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