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P. CARLSON, Varna, Ill.
WILLIAM SCARBOROUGH.
Mr. Scarborough is a painter by trade, living in Varna, Illinois. He was born in New Jersey, March 29, 1853. and came to Marshall county in 1857. Married Rachel A. Williams, May 19th, 1879, born in Livingston county, Ill., February 14th. 1855. Mr. S. is clerk of the village of Varna.
PETER BOWMAN,
Varna, Illinois.
JAMES B. DAVIS.
Mr. Davis was born in Ohio, August 20th, 1816, and came to Marshall county in 1849. January 11th, 1844. he married, in Ohio, Miss Nancy Hiland. They have four children living and one deceased, the living being Eunice A., Daniel, Clara and Mary E. William M. died July 19, 1854, in the tenth year of his age. Mr. Davis is a farmer by occupation, and has been a justice of the peace for a number of years. They are members of the M. E. church.
O. P. NELSON.
Roberts township.
OSCAR STURMBORG.
Roberts township.
ABRAHAM DELONG.
Mr. Delong is a resident of Varna, and a mason by trade. He was born in Pennsylvania, October 7th, 1805. Moved to New Jersey in 1830, where he lived three years; thence moved, in 1833, to New York City, where he re- mained nine years, and came to Marshall county in the spring of 1842. February 22. 1836, he married Anna E. Con- ley, by whom he had ten children,-George, Isaac, Henry, Albert, Adrian, Emily E., Adaline, Margaret. Joseph N. and Mary. Albert died May 11th. 1864. Mrs. Delong died October 4th, 1864. and in June, 1867. he married Mrs. Caroline F. Taylor (Hester), who died in Angust, 1871, leaving two children,-Lucinda and Albert. January 1. 1873, Mr. Delong married Miss Martha Malone, a native of Indiana, born August 4, 1829.
HENRY DELONG. Roberts township.
JOHN C. SHIELDS.
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Mr. Shields is a farmer, and cultivates fifty acres of land. He was born on Ox Bow Prairie, Putnam county, August 31st. 1856, and is a son of Calvin Shields an old settler and wealthy Jarmer, born in Indiana.
JOHN MYERS.
Mr. Myers was born in Ohio, and was a son of John and Nancy Myers, who came to this county in the spring of 1832. and during the Black Hawk troubles were " forted np " in the Jesse Roberts place. His father purchased a claim of a man named Redmond, opened a large farm and lived and died here. Their son John succeeded to the homestead, which he greatly improved and lives upon to-day. When arrived at man's estate he married Mrs. Bell, a widow, with an only child, Andrew J., now a leading lawyer and political writer of Peoria. They had
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six children born to them, viz., Phebe, Lanra, Amanda. Henrietta. Douglas and Mary. Amanda and Henrietta are married. Mrs. Myers died in Lacon a few years ago, and M :. M. married Sarah Oliver, of Clinton, Ill. Mr, Myers has been very successful, and owns in addition to his home farm and others in this county, large tracts in Kansas. He has served many years as supervisor, and filled various offices with entire satisfaction. He is a large reader and well informed on the various topics of the day, is energetic, knows how to drive a good trade, and seldom forgets his friends.
LIVINGSTON ROBERTS.
The father of Mr. Roberts was the first settler in Marshall county, and he is the oldest surviving resident, hav . ing come here in 1829. He assisted in making the large farm he occupies, and npon the death of his father sncceed- e i to the property. His wife was a Miss Dent, and he raised a large family of sons and daughters, to each of which he gave a farm. Mr. Roberts is yet hale and hearty, and labors daily in the field. He has a large estate with good buildings npon it, and is very comfortably fixed. He has filled various offices in the township, and no man is more widely known or generally respected. A more extended sketch of his settlement here is given elsewhere.
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BELLE PLAIN TOWNSHIP.
JAMES SHANKLIN.
Mr. Shanklin is a farmer of Belle Plain township, who was born in Kentucky in 1810. and moved to Marshall county in 1853. 1n 1827 he married Miss Sarah Bennington. They had four children-William, Ann, Joseph and Margaret Jane. The first three are dead, Mr. Shanklin has eight grand children. His present wife was Mrs, Per- melia Bell. They were married October 1, 1869. He has a fine farm of 165 acres, and has a pleasant home.
CHARLES D. HODGE.
The subject of this sketch is a farmer, living in Belle Plain township, He was born in New York, and came to Marshall county in 1855. He married Miss Mary Dnsten, in the State of New York, in 1853. She was born in Grafton, New York, November 22, 1828. They have eight children living-Dora Charles Homer, Myron, Elmcr, Chalmers, Sumner and Annie. Joseph died September 13. 1856. Mr. Hodge cultivates 20 acres ef land.
HORACE C. THARP.
Mr. Tharp is a farmer, living in Belle Plain township. He was born in Ohio. May 2, 1836. He married Miss Barbary Vandament, March 1, 1860. They have four children-Junisa J., Sarah E., George E. and James C. Mr. Tharp came to Marshall county in 1856, moved to Cedar county, Mo .. in 1866, remaining there three years, then went to Joseph county, Mo., living there three years, and returned to Marshall county in 1874.
ELAM J. SNOW.
Mr. Snow is a farmer, living on section 29 in Belle Plain township. He was born in Ohio in 1843, and married Mrs. Mary Perry (Mckinney). She was born in Brown county, Ohio, and died in February, 1876, leaving two children- William H. and Andrew J. Mr. Snow moved to Indiana in 1849, and came to Marshall connty 1856. He has 160 acres of land under good cultivation.
JOHN F. HATTON.
Mr. Hatton comes from an old family that settled here early in the history of the county, and has furnished citizens who have filled important positions. He was born in Virginia in 1823, and came to Marshall county along with his parents in 1835. He has been a farmer all his life, and owns one of the best farms on the prairie. He married Elizabeth Mckinney, and they have eleven children-Mary Jane, Mark, Thomas, Jacob, Helen, Sarah E., Nancy A., Eda, Caroline, Francis, Tine. Mr. Hatton is well to do and takes the world easy.
GEORGE DORFF.
Mr. Dorff is a farmer living on section 2, and cultivates seventy acres of land. He was born in Pennsylvania, in the month of February, 1847, and came to Marshall county in 1859. After remaining here nine years, he went to Missouri, where he lived nine years, and then returned to Marshall county. In 1870 he married, in Missonri, Miss Mary Geter, and they have had four children, two of whom, Mary E. and Emma E., are living. Etta May and Mary M. died in Missouri.
MRS. NANCY PERRY.
Mrs. Perry's maiden name was Hattan, and she was born in Virginia, in 1825. She came to Marshall county with her parents in 1831, and married Elijah Perry, October 9, 1847. He was an extensive farmer, and left a large family of enterprising boys, who have grown to men's estate and are reputable, useful citizens. She had nine chil- dren, viz., Mary M,, William J., Sophia J., Anna, Zachariah, Nellie A .. Maggie M., Elijah F., Andrew E. and Cora T. Her mother still lives at the good old age of 84 years, and has six children, 48 grand children, and 35 great grand children living.
ROBERT HESTER.
Mr. Hester is a farmer, and his home is on section 36, where he owns 400 acres of fine farming land. He was born in Boon connty, Kentucky, and came to Marshall county in 1847, where he married Miss Lydia Davidson, born in New York, by whom he had one child, Effie Z. Mrs. H. dicd May 14, 1863, and he wedded Nancy Mckeever to whom has been born two children-Simeon L. and Cora V. Mr. Hester is one of the leading men of the connty, and has filled various offices of trust and responsibility. Has served one term as sheriff, has been a member of all
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important conventions, and his name favorably mentioned as a member of the legislature. He took a deep interest in the war and emancipation, and always occupies the front rank in every movement that tends to elevate the human race. He has just completed one of the best residences in the county.
MRS. ELLEN A. MOCUNE.
Mrs, McCune is a resident of Belle Plain township, and owns 160 acres of land. She was born in Cumberland connty, Pa., her maiden name being Gibb. She married Hugh McCune, also a native of Pennsylvania, and they came to Marshall county in 1856 She has five children living, -William, John W., Ellen J. (Bell), Mary W. (Rains), and Elizabeth E. (Feazle); Elizabeth Emeline, an infant, deceased; and Samuel, a son, who went away from home and is supposed to be dead, not having been heard from for thirteen years.
JESSE DRAKE.
Mr. Drake is a resident of La Rose, and a dealer in grain, lumber and coal. He was born in Monroe county, Pa., and came to La Rose in 1872. In August, 1876, he married Annetta Welty. They have two children,-Mabel and Maud.
JOHN N. MONEFF.
Mr. McNeff was born in Pennsylvania, and came to Illinois in 1854, locating in Marshall county in 1866. He is a stock broker by occupation, and lives in La Rose. His wife's maiden name was Sarah E. Sander, and they have had seven children .- Augusta A., Sarah E., Sherman E., John G., Henry E., Andrew C. and Nellie A. Sherman E. died March 16, 1874.
JOH'N' MULLEN.
Mr. Mullen is by occupation a farmer. He was born in Woodford county. May 4th, 1850, and married Miss Elvira Crow, July 3d, 1876. They have one child, named Samuel Mullen.
MOSES A. MESSENGER.
Mr. Messenger was born in New Pork, in March, 1840, and came to Marshall county in 1860. He is a justice of the peace, and is engaged in merchandising. In May, 1874, he married Margaret A. Martin, and they have one child, Leora I. Mr. M. enlisted in Co. F, 77th regiment Ill. Inf. Vols. during the war for the suppression of the rebellion, and participated in seventeen engagements, being wounded at Vicksburg. He served three years, and was mustered out at Wheeling, West Virginia.
JESSE GEORGE, Belle Plain township, Marshall connty, Ill.
RICHARD W. JUSTICE,
Belle Plain township, Marshall county, Ill.
ELMIRA JUSTICE.
Belle Plain township, Marshall county, Ill.
THOMAS ANTRIM,
Belle Plain township, Marshall county, Ill.
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A. J. SIGNER.
Mr. Signer is a carpenter by occupation, and was born in Pennsylvania. He came to LaSalle county, Illinois, in 1849, and to Marsball county in 1873. He served three years and one month in Co. C Fourth U. S. Cavalry, and was in the battles of Culpepper Court House, the seige of Vicksburg, at Chattanooga, Fort Donelson, and numerous smaller engagements. March 28. 1870, he married Mrs. Irene Williamson, whose maiden name was Phelps. They have two children. Frank O. and Charles I., and Mrs. S. has one child, George E. Williamson, by her first marriage. Mr. W lliamson Mrs. Signer's first husband, served three years during the war for the suppression of the rebellion, in Co. C. 72d Illinois Inf. He participated in 21 pitched battles, was wounded seven times, and died of wounds re- ceived in the battle of Shiloh. He held the rank of sergeant.
E. H. WARD.
Mr. Ward is a farmer living on section 18, and cultivates 165 acres of lard. He was born in Franklin county, Indiana, and came to Marshall connty in 1859. October 1. 1874, he married Sarah A. Skelton, and they have one child, Robert A. -
SAMUEL DORSEY.
Mr. Dorsey is a citizen of Bennington township, and is by occupation a farmer. He was born in West Ver- ginia, in 1831, and came to Marshall county, Illinois, in 1869. He married Joanna Holliday in 1851, and six children have been born to them,-William C .. Samuel, James Fillmore, Mary Bell, Ortie and Charlie. During the war he entered the Union army and served in Co. G, 17th W. Va. Int. At its close he came to Hutland, and for some time followed merchandising, after which he bought the farm he now occupies. He owns 240 acres of land, in a high state of cultivation. with a fine residence and outbuildings. He has been township supervisor, has filled other official positions, and is a leading and influential citizen.
R. J. VAUGHN.
Mr. Vanghn is a citizen of Woodford county, residing near the line between Woodford county and Bennington township, Marshall connty. He is a farmer by occupation, and was born in Marshall county, June 18th, 1837. In 1858 he married Annett Sweet, and two children have been born to them, Alva and Cora. Mr. Vaughn served one year during the war, in Co. D, 11th Ill. Inf., and was in the battle of Mobile and several other engagements.
REV. HARVEY TROWBRIDGE.
Mr. Trowbridge is an eloquent and influential minister in the Christian church, living in Bennington, of which township he was one of the first settlers. He was born in Washington county, Indiana, in 1826. and married Sarah Stafford in 1851. They have four children-Thomas L., Mary L. Evans, Nancy L and Sarah L, Thomas and family are members of the church of Christ. Mr. Trowbridge is among the very few ministers who are successful farmers or business men, and enjoy a competence earned ontside of the profession. He has a large farm with good im- provements and when not at work for the Master follows the plow or the reaper, He is a good citizen, an eloquent divine and esteemed by all who kuow him.
MARY D. BROOKS.
Mrs. Brooks was born in the State of New York, and there received her education. She was married in June, 1837, to Mr, Brooks, and eight children were born to them, viz., John D., Cordelia King, George W., Harriet M. Wilder, Charles E., Sarah E. Stratton and Mary A. Another daughter, Leonora, died September 17, 1851, Mrs. Brooks owns and cultivates 160 acres.
CHARLES S. EDWARDS.
Mr. Edwards was born in Maryland, and when five years old his parents moved to Kentucky. He came to Illinois in 1831, spending one season in Putnam connty, and teaching the first school ever tanght on Clear Creek. He came to Shaw's Point in the spring of 1832, and lived there 36 years. He opened a large farm, was successful in business, and retired with a competence. He sold out to Reuben Broaddus. In 1826 he married Mary B. Edwards.' and ten children were born to thein. Two died in infancy, three afterwards, and five are now living. William D. was a very promising lawyer who studied in Henderson, Ky., and began practice in Lacon, where he died. He
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died when 27 years old, and is buried in the Lacon cemetery. Mrs. Edwards died in 1875. The living children are Robert B., a lawyer of Lacon : Charles S., superintendent of schools; John, a farmer in Bennington; Lydia A. Bell, of Minonk, and Mary C. Brevoort, of Rutland. Mr. Edwards lives near Rntland, and is still in the enjoyment of fair health. He has filled many responsible positions, and has been an influential citizen, highly esteemed, and deserving the good opinion of the community.
THOMAS J. THOMPSON.
Mr Thompson lives on section 21, where he owns and cultivates 240 acres. He was born in Belmont county, Ohio in 1825 married Amanda M, Cundiff, of East Virginia, in 1849. and came to this county the same season. They have eight children-John S., Susan J., Thomas F., Lncy A., Isaac O., Charles H., Eva B. and Willey W. He has served ten years as assessor, with satisfaction to all. He is a Democrat, but never blindly partisan, and sup- ports those he believes to be the better men. He wields a large influence in his township, is looked to as an advisor in neighborhood differenceo, and exerts a large influence for good.
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RICHLAND TOWNSHIP.
HENRY T. BARNES.
Mr. Barnes is a farmer, residing on section 26, his postoffice bein __ Washburn, Woodford county. He was born in Marshall county, Ill., in Richland township, about two miles from their present homestead. He is a son of Robt. and Julia Barnes, natives of the state of Delaware, who located in Marshall county in 1830. Mr. Barnes married Miss Annis Little in 1857. She also was born in this county and township. She is the daughter of Nathanial and Mildred Little, who located in this county about 1834. They have three children living,-Charles N., Annie P, George O.,-and three deceased. Mr. Barnes is a member of the M. E. church. He is the owner of eight hundred acres of land. They are the' oldest residents of the county. Mr. Barnes and wife have never been out of their native state. He was the second white child born in Marshall county, and is the first born in the county now living. JOHN A. KEEDY.
Mr. Keedy was born in Orange county, Indiana, in 1820, and came here along with his parents and brothers in 1834. Some account of the family is given in the history of Richland township In 1841 he married Caroline M. Foster, born in Kentucky. They have one child living, Ambrose W., born October 30th, 1842. Several oth- ers were born to them, and have passed to the other side. They have long been members of the M. E. church, of which he is steward and trustee. He has a fine farm of 300 acres, has filled nearly all the local offices of the town- ship, settled important estates, and in various ways served the public. The trusts they have placed in his hands have never been betrayed, and when he dies there should be inscribed above his grave,
"HERE LIES AN HONEST MAN.""
SAMUEL H. ILIFF.
Mr. Iliff is a farmer, living on section 1 of Richland township, with postoffice at Lacon. He was born in this connty in 1852, and has ever since resided here, laboring on the farm. In 1875 he wedded Miss Nellie Clement, born in Titusville, Penn., to whom one child, Victor C., born in 1878. They are members of the M. E. church. His farm of 160 acres is finely cultivated, and has first-class buildings, Mr. Iliff is active and energetic, and if health is spared will in a few years become wealthy.
WILLIAM SHEOBART.
Mr. Sheobart was born in Germany in 1839, and emigrated to the U. S. in 1868, settling in Marshall coun- ty. He married Miss Angusta Lents, in Pennsylvania, in 1869. She was born in Germany in 1831. They have one child, Louis D., born in February, 1870,
LUKE KEEFE.
Mr. Keefe is a farmer by occupation, born in Ireland in 1837. He came to the United States in 1862, and has been a resident of Marshall county since 1874. He cultivates 72 acres of land. In 1861 he married Mary Wright. They have taken a child to raise named Joseph Fox.
GEORGE W. KUNKLE.
Mr. Kunkle was born in Pennsylvania in 1835, came to Marshall county in 1855, and is now a resident of sec- tion 8, Richland township, where he follows the occupation of a farmer and cultivates 80 acres of land. In 1872 he married Sarah J. Owen, daughter of Timothy Owen, and they have two children, Ralph and Lloyd. Mr. Kunkle has a beautiful residence, and his farm is in a high state of cultivation.
HENRY B. BARNES.
Mr. Barnes was born in Sussex county, Delaware, December 4. 1803, His parents were descendod on the pa- ternal side from an old English family, while on his mothers he traces his lineage to the Welsh. In 1808 his father moved to Sciota county, Ohio, in a heavy timbered country. where he labored at clearing land and on the farm until 1823, when he removed to Marion county until 1834. In 1831 he married Mary Dickinson, who died the suc- ceeding year, leaving him oue child, now Mrs. Carrithers. An elder brother and sister were living in Illinois, and in 1834, accompanied by his mother and little girl, he came west, finding a home with his sister, Mrs. Dever, until a cabin was built on the site of his present home. In 1839 he married Jane J., daughter of Colouel Kilgore, a well known citizen who still survives, and has been to him more than a " companion " for over forty years. She is the mother of six sons and daughters, viz., Isabel, Lonisa, Samuel M., Henry E. W. (doctors of Fairbury, Ill.), Oliver S.
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and one who died in infancy. Mr. and Mrs. Barnes have led long and useful lives, which bid fair to be duplicated in their children. They still live on the old homestead and carry on the farm, which he has cultivated for nearly half a century. Their children are comfortably settled in the world, and the future it would seem has neither care nor sorrow for their aged parents. Mr. Barnes has served as supervisor, and filled other responsible positions. Himself and family have been life-long members of the M. E. church.
JOHN M. ILIFF.
Mr. Iliff was born in Perry connty, Ohio, near Somerset. April 10, 1827. He came to this State with"his par- ents in 1831, and located near Pekin, and moved to this county, near Lacon, in the spring of 1832. In the fall of 1834 he moved with his father to section 14, where he lived until 1851. He married a Miss Caroline, danghter of S. P. Henthorn, in 1849. born in Perry county. Ohio, June 30, 1828. by whom he had seven children-Robert W , Sam- nel H., Clarissa J .. William T., Lewellen C., Mary E .. and one deceased. Mrs. Iliff died April 7, 1864, , He married Mrs. Sarah A. Grove (Honck), December 18, 1867. She was born near Lancaster, Ohio. She died September 7, 1875, leaving one child. Lizzie, by a former marriage. He married his present wife, Miss Amelia Springer, June 27, 1877. She was born in this county in 1843, taught school nearly nine years in Evans, and six months in Sparland. She is a daughter of Isaac and Charlotte Springer. They have one child, Eddy, and are members of the M. E. church of which Mr. Iliff is steward and class leader. and has been delegate to conference meetings of the church at Peoria, Monmouth and Rock Island. He owns 561 acres of land, nearly all in cultivation. His father, Robert, served in the Black Hawk war. He was born in Parks county, Pa., March 25, 1801, and died December 6, 1870. His mother, (Williams), was born March 9, 1805, in Washington, Pa,, died March 18, 1862. Mr. Iliff is the only child (of five) living.
JACOB REDIGER.
Mr. Rediger was born in Woodford county in 1842. and came to Marshall in 1870. and married Miss Mary F. Dnchense in 1849. He owns 160 acres of land in section 21. and is a substantial, hard-working, industrious and suc- cessful farmer. He has a beautiful residence and a pleasant family of four children-Elenora, William H,, Alford and Mary F.
A. PICHEREAU.
Mr. Pichereau is a native of France, from whence he came with his parents when a boy, and first settled in Black Partridge in 1833. He was a mechanic, and worked in varions places until 1840, when he came to Marshall county. Here he opened a large farm and married Levicy, danghter of John Strawn. He was a hard worker and good manager. and with the assistance of his wife they accumulated a handsome property aud removed to Lacon, where she died. Six sons and daughters were given them. viz., Victorene, Arcene, Josephene, Asahel, Frank and Hortense. Asahel is a rising lawyer of Galesburg the eldest daughter is Mrs. Joseph Wallace, and the second, Mrs. Moats. In 1879 Mr. Pichereau was married again to Mrs. Maggie Arnold, and moved to his farm, where he is doing well. He is widely known and as widely respected.
WILLIAM J. RAMSEY.
Mr. Ramsey is a native of Cecil Co., Maryland, where he was born in 1834. and came to Illinois with his parents in 1837, locating on the farm where he now lives. He married Mary A. Dodds in 1859, born in Montgomery connty, Ohio. They have one child, John R., born in 1862. Are members of the Presbyterian church. He owns 148 acres of land under excellent cultivation and a fine residence. Mr. Ramsey has a wide acquaintance and is mnch respected as a friend and neighbor, and Mrs. R. is a woman of much more than ordinary ability.
WILLIAM H. GRAY.
Mr. Gray is descended from an old family that came here previous to the Black Hawk war, and his mother, Mrs Polly Gray, is still living. He was born in 1839 and followed farming all his life. In 1858 he married Miss W. A. Kircher, born in Miamisburg, Pa., in 1841, by whom he bas one son, John R., born in 1858. They are members of the M. E. church at Phelps chapel. He has filled various township offices and owns 187 acres of good land in this township nnder excellent cultivation, and 160 acres in Bennington.
JAMES CAIN.
Mr. Cain is one of the oldest living residents in this section, having settled here in 1835. He was born in Green county. Pa .. in 1808. He moved with his parents to Ohio county, West Va., the same year and lived there many years. In 1832 he married Mary Burns and emigrated to Illinois, then scarcely freed from the Indians. He opened a large farm, planted an orcharu, and in course of time has grown rich, but remains upon the old homestead and looks after his affairs. They have one child, Mrs. Amelia Shafer. Mr. Cain owns 400 acres of land.
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EsQ. EDWIN S. JONES.
Mr. Jones was born in Union Town, Fayette county, Pa., Feb. 9th, 1805. His father died when he was only 21; years old, and his mother moved to Sciota Valley, Ross county, O., in 1808. He served his time as a tanner in Chil- licothe, Ohio, until 1525. when he moved from there to Fort Finley, where he started a tannery. and was the first elected treasurer of Hancock county. He came out to Peoria, Ill., Nov. 8th, 1831, and thence came up to Chil- licothe, where he wintered, and in April. 1832, enlisted in Capt, Eads' company. of Peoria, for service against the Indians, participating in Stillman's defeat, an account of which is given elsewhere. He married Miss Emily Root in Ross county, Ohio, Dec. 10th, 1827. She was born in Roxberry, Delaware county, N. Y., May 10th, 1807. They have four children living. - Belle (Easton), Angeline C. (McCulough), Albert W. and Julia J. (Edminster); and four have died. Hattie (Foster) and Julius E. died after reaching maturity. Are members of the church of Christ. He has been justice of the peace about 42 years, and held other local offices of the township. Mr. Jones' life has been long and useful, and he is respected wherever known. Few men have been more before the public, and fewer still are they who have so generally won and merited the public confidence and esteem.
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