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member of the seventh day Baptist Church. Ilas held the office of supervisor of the township.
Byrnes Patrick, farmer, P. O. bruntap. Myrnes l'eter Mrs farmer, P. O. Akron.
CALLERY PATRICK, farmer, Sec. 10, P. O. Akron, was born in Roscommon county, Ireland, December 7. 1827. llis education was received in the schools of his native country. In 1840 emigrated to the United States and located in Saratoga county. N. Y., and the following year moved to Peoria county, Ill .. and in 1859 married Miss Bridget Fulton, a native of the same place of husband. She died in 1863, leaving two children - one son and one daughter. In 1865 he married Miss Mary Fay, a native of county Mayo, Ire- land. Owns 160 acres of fine, fertile land as Akron affords. Democratic in politics, and a member of the Roman Catholic Church. He is a school director, and is one of the well-to-do farmers of the county.
CHIASE P. H. farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 5. 1. O. Wady Petra, is the son of Simon P. and Ann Il. Chase, natives of New Hampshire. Emigrated to Peoria county in 1832, where the subject of this sketch was born on the 1Sth day of September, 1846, where he was reared on a farm and received a common school education. Married Miss Nancy Caloin for his first wife; she was born in Pennsylvania in IS44, and died November, 1572, leaving one child. For his second wife he married Miss Rachael Smith, daughter of John Smith, who was born in Peoria county, in 1851. The fruit of this marriage is two children - Carrie P. and Forest M. Held the office of road commissioner and assessor. Members of the Presbyterian Church. Has 300 acres of land, all under good cultivation, valued at $15,000. Mr. C. is a young man with good business qualifications, and is one of the sound farmers of the township.
CLINE PETER, farmer, Sec. 22, P. O. West Hallock, was born in Oswego county, N. Y., May 3. 1831. In 1835 his parents moved to Peoria, Ill., where he was raised and educated in the district school of the county. Is the third son of Robert and llarriet Cline. His father was a native of Ontario, and his mother of Oswego counties, N. V. (both died in this county). The subject of this sketch was married on October 8, 1862, to Miss Myra Mattison, of Rensselaer county, N. V., born May 14. 1835. Four children blessed this uninn - Alice, born May 23, 1565 ; Arthur K., born January 23, 1569; Albert I., born October 16, 1571, and Jesse A., born March 12, 1876. Owns 240 acres of fine land, well improved. Has held the office of Su- pervisor of Akron township for seven years. Mr. C. is one of those to whom the township of Akron is indebted for its present prosperous condition. In politics he is Democratic.
l'onneftey John, farmer, 1ª. (), 4kron. Crouch A. farmer, I'. (). West Hallock.
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Crist Sarah, P. O. Lawn Ridge. Cutter Henry Mrs. farm, P. O. Princeville. Davis Edgar A. farmer. P.O. W. Hallork. De Bord Hannah, farmer, P. O. Princeville. Dickerson John. farmer, P. O. Princeville. Dunn Wm. farmer, P. O. Princeville. Eggar J. farmer, P. O. Akron. Ernest Albert, farmer, P. O. Southampton. Fitzgeralds J. farmer, P. O. Princeville. Flaherty John, farmer. P.O. Princeville. Fres Chas, carpenter, P. O. Princeville. German F. farmer P. O. Princeville.
GRAHAM JOHN, farmer, P.O. Princeville. Son of David and Margaret (Forsythe) Graham, natives of Scotland. The subject of this sketch was born in Dumbartonshire, Scotland, on the 7th day of Decem- ber, IS41, where he was reared on a farm and received a common school education. Married Miss Lizzie Bowman, she was the daughter of Robert Bowman, of Scotland, in 1867, she was born in 1852. The fruit of this marriage is four children-Lizzie S., Robert, John and Margaret. Members of the Presbyterian Church. Politics Democratic. Mr. Graham came to the U. S. in 1872, where he has worked on farm since.
GRUNER GEO. farmer, Sec. 4, P. O. Prince- ville. Was born in Germany on the 19th day of March, IS25. Married Miss Augusta Turum in 1851. She died in 1860, leaving six children, one son and five daughters. In 1852, came to the U. S. and located in this county. Married Mrs. Catherine Vogel, by this marriage there are three children, one son and two daughters. Owns 320 acres of land, well improved and very valuable. Democrat in politics. Enlisted in 1845 in the German army and was discharged in 1849.
Hall George, farmer, P. O. Lawn Ridge. Hare B. F. farmer. P. O. Princeville. Harmon James, farmer, P. O. Princeville.
HARRISON JOHN R. farmer, Sec. 7, Rad- nor township, P. O. Princeville.
HARRISON PAUL, farmer, Sec. 31, P. O. Princeville. Son of James and Susan Harrison. Father a native of England, mother of Va. Emigrated to this county in an early day, where the subject of this sketch was born on the 1st day of August. 1849, and reared on a farm and received a common school education. Married Miss Alice Smith, daughter of David Smith, of Dunlap; she was born in Radnor township, on the 14th day of July, 1851. The fruit of this marriage is two children, Cora J. and Ora Ann. Held the office of road commissioner for three years. Politics Republican. Has 100 acres of land under good cultivation, valued at $5,000.
HAWLEY JEROME C. farmer, Sec. 2, P.O. Lawn Ridge. Was born in Sandy Creek, Oswego county, N. Y., on the 9th day of June, 1832. Emi- grated with his parents when three years old, to this county in the immediate neighborhood of Mt. Hawley, received a common school education. In the Spring of 1865, married Miss Sarah Wilkison, a native of Pennsylvania. They were blessed with three children. alive-Clarence and Jennett. Has a valuable farm of
240 acres, well improved. Has held several local offices of trust, and one among the early settlers to whom the county is indebted for its present prosperity. Democratic in politics.
Hleberling John, coal digger, P. O. Princeville. Henry Margaret, farm, P. O. Princeville.
HERVEY JOHN, farmer, Radnor township, P. O. Dunlap.
Hitchcock Daniel, miner, P. O. Princeville. Hong J. farmer, P. O. Princeville.
HODGES DAVID, farmer, res. Valley, Stark county, P. O. Lawn Ridge, was born in Kent, England, Feb. 15, 1822. In 1834, emigrated to the U. S. with his parents, and settled a short period at Saratoga Springs, N. V., and afterwards moved six miles into the country. In 1852, married Miss Jane Standish, who was a native of New York. She died March 23, 1860, leaving two children. In Sept., 1852, moved west to Stark county, Ill., and married, on Feb. 1, 1861, his present wife, who was Miss Nancy Hutchinson, a native of Ohio. By this marriage, there are five children, all sons. Mr. H. has a beautiful farm of 550 acres as fer- tile land as Stark or Peoria counties afford, elegantly improved. Republican in politics.
Honahan J. farmer, P. O. Princeville.
HOUSTON WM. farmer and postmaster, Sec. 16, is the son of John and Anna Houston ; father a native of Bedford, N. H., born Nov. 30, 1767 ; mar- ried to Anna Moore in 179S. They had ten children, five sons and five daughters, of whom four are still living. The subject of this sketch was the ninth child, and was born in Temple, Hillsboro county, N. H., Feb. 24, 1815. Lived with his father until he was twenty- one years of age, and then went to work in a store in Quincy. Was one of the first workmen in the Man- chester Quarries, and helped to build Amoskeag canal, built for the purpose of running the cotton mills in Manchester. Married Miss Sarah E. W. Chase, on the 25th day of Sept., 1842, and immediately moved to this county, where they landed Nov. 28, 1842. In the Spring of 1846, purchased the farm on which he now resides. Ilave three children : Henry C., Wm. A. and Charles S. When he first settled on this farm, there was not a house cast of him in Akron township. Is postmaster of Akron, which office he has held for seven years. Is a man highly respected by all who know him. Came to the county in limited circumstances, but by industry and economy has succeeded in placing himself in a comfortable position. Politics, Repub- lican.
HOAG JACOB, farmer, Sec. 29, P. O. Princeville, was born in Otsego county, N. Y., Oct. 10, 1814. At the age of two years he moved with his pa- rents to Niagara county, N. Y., where he was reared and educated in the schools of that county. In 1838, moved west to Peoria county, III., and married Miss
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Abigail Hill, April, 1839, a native of New York. They have nine children, six of whom are now living - four sons and two daughters. Has a beautiful farm of 160 acres ; as good a one as Akron affords ; also, 160 acres in Morris county, Kansas. Member of the M. E. Church ; also trustee of the same. Republican in poli- tics. Has held several local offices of trust. Had two sons in the Union army : Edwin R. serving three years and five months in Battery A, of this county ; and Al- bert S. one year and three months.
Itney W. It. farmer, P. O. Princeville. fusion fleury C. farmer, P. D). Akron. Huston W. A. farmer, P. O. Akron.
Jackson Gi farmer, P. O. Wady Petra.
KARR ANDREW E. farmer, Sec. 18, P. O. Princeville. Was born in Monmouth county, N. J., on the 1st day of September, 1817, where he received a common school education. In the Spring of 1849 came to Illinois, and in 1550 to Peoria county. In 1869 was married in Davenport, Iowa, to Mrs. Charity E. Nixon, a native of Ohio. She had four children by her pre- vious husband, three of which are still living, Annie, Diana, and Gale. Mr. Karr owns 200 acres of land on sec. 13, under good cultivation, besides 320 acres in other portions of the township. Republican in polities. Is a member of the I. O. O. F .. and one of the largest and well-to-do farmers of Akron township, notwith- standing he began life in very moderate circumstances. Keach Eugene, farmer, 1º. O. Southampton. Kelley P. farmer, P. O. Dunlap.
KINNAH JOHN S. farmer, Sec. 16, P. O. I'rinceville. Was born on the section where he now lives, on the 18th day of December, 1846. Has 165 acres of valuable land, elegantly improved, valued at $3,000. Ilis father was among the earliest settlers. Is a member of the Detective Association of Princeville. In 1868 commenced in the milling business at Coxes Mill, on Spoon river, where he remained until 1874 ; thence to Princeville for a short time. Mr. Kinnah is a young man, with good habits, and is respected by all who know him.
KINNAH JOSEPH, farmer, Sec. 16, P. O. l'rinceville. Was born in Gallowayshire, Scotland, in 1901. Came to Canada in 1832 ; lived there two years ; thence to Detroit, Mich., where he remained one year, and in 1935 came to l'eoria county, where he has resi- ded since ; lived in Peoria nine years, where he followed draying ; in 1844 came to his present home. Hle mar- ried Miss Margaret Smith. She was born in Ruther- glen, Scotland, on the 22d day of January, 1819. The fruit of this marriage are six children, four of which are still living ; John, Joseph, Robert, and David. Po- litically Republican. Hlas 160 acres of elegantly im- proved land, valued at $3,000 ; fifteen acres of timber, valued at $750. When he came to the United States had not a dollar he could call his own ; came here,
worked for six dollars per month, and by economy has accumulated a fine property and home.
Klinck L. farmer. P. O Princeville.
Lair J. farmer P. O Princeville. Lyon, S. A. farmer, P. O. Lawn Ridge.
Mel'arty J. farmer. P. O. Princeville.
Meloy Joslab, farmer. P. O. Dunlap. Melerinot J farmer. P. O. Akron.
McDonna Redmon, farmer, P. O. West Ilallock.
MCGINNIS GEO. 1. farmer, Sec. 7. P.O. Prince- ville. Was born in Granger Co., East Tenn., on the 15th day of Sept. 1802. When he was a boy about seven years old, went to Butler Co. Ohio, where he was reared on a farm. Afterwards learned the printing trade. On the 1st day of January. 1829. married Miss Sarah Montgomery, daughter of John Montgomery (a soldier of the Revolutionary War). Was born in Rus- sell Co., Va., on the 20th day of Sept, 1812. The fruits ol this marriage was twelve children, nine of which are still living, viz., Susanna, John, James, Nancy. Mary, Elizabeth, Jane, George "., and Charles. Members of the M. E. Church. In the Fall of 1835 left Indiana in wagons, taking ten days to make the trip to this county, camping out and doing their own cooking. Moved into a log cabin 16x 17, with a six lighted window and puncheons for floors. Came here in limited cir- cumstances, but by industry and economy accumulated a fine property and home. Was among the earliest settlers and respected by all who knew him.
Meyer John, fariner. P. O. Southampton. Miller John, farmer, P. O. W. Halleck. Morrow H. farmer. P. O. Princeville.
MORROW JOSI.AII, farmer, Sec. 20, P. O. Princeville. Was born in this township on Sec. IS, Sept. 26, 1834. Married in 1863 to Miss Ellen Aldrich, a native of Cheshire Co, N. 11. They have been blessed with a family of five children, two sons and three daughters. Owns 233 acres of land under good culti- vation. Is a member of the Presbyterian Church, and is trustee of the same. Has had several local offices of trust. Democrat in politics.
Mulligan C. farmer, 1. O. Princeville.
MUNCY ORSON .I. farmer, Sec. 13, P. O. West Hallock. Was born in Madison Co., N. V .. July 2S, 1845. Received a liberal education in his native county. In 1872, married Miss Charlotte B. Crandall, a native of the same county as her husband, born Aug. 7, 1546. They have been blessed with a family of two children, Alice 1 .. , born Nov. 20, 1875, Anna M .. March 25, 1878. In January, 1874. emigrated to Peoria Co., and purchased the beautiful farm on which he now resides, in Akron township, containing eighty acres as fine land as the county affords. Republican in politics and attend the seventh day Baptist Church. Is at present justice of the peace, and an energetic, enter- prising citizen.
Murray James, carpenter, l' O). Princeville. Norman M. farmer. 1. O. Princeville.
OERTLEY CASPER, farmer, Sec. 10, P. O.
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Akron. Was born in Switzerland, Feb, 27, 1831, His education was principally obtained in the schools of his native country. In 1848 emigrated to the United States and settled in Peoria Co., Ill. Married in IS6S Miss Mary MI. Jaus, a native of Wirtemburg, Germany, born Sept. 23, 1849. Owns one hundred and sixty acres of land highly cultivated. Democratic in politics. Is town clerk, and has been township treasurer for twelve years. Has since 1852 devoted his entire time and energies towards the improvement of his farm and has succeeded in placing himself in comfortable cir- stances.
Oertley F. farmer, P. O. Akron. Oertiey Henry, farmer, P. O. Akron. Oertley John, farmer, P. O. Akron.
PARKS STEEN B. farmer, Sec. 34, P. O. Dunlap. Was born in Knox county, O., November 28, 1836, and received his early education in the schools of his native county. In 1861 enlisted in Co. B., 4th Ohio Vol. Inf., and served three months, and received a recruiting commission and returned home. Recruited one company for the $7th Ohio, three months men. Afterwards recruited another company for the 124th Ohio in the Fall of 1862, and went as its captain, and served until July, 1864. Was discharged on account of being disabled on the march from Chattanooga, Tenn., to Atlanta, Ga., after which time served three months as military conductor on the Chattanooga and Atlanta R. R. In the Fall of 1846 came West to Peoria county, and taught school for some five years, in the district schools of the county. In 1867 married Miss Amanda Yates, a native of Virginia. They have a family of four sons. In 1871, began farming in Sec. 34, and owns 110 acres fertile prairie land, highly im- proved. Is a member of the Presbyterian Church. Republican in politics. Has held the office of super- visor one term.
Parker Lavina, P. O. Princeville. Parks S. B. farmer, P. O. Dunlap.
PETERS JAMES. Was born in Coventry, Warwickshire, Eng., October 16, 1808. His early education was received in the schools of his native county, and also learned the trade of silk manufactur- ing, serving an apprenticeship of seven years. In May, 1838, immigrated to this county. On January 16, 1841, married Miss Alice Giles, native of New York State. Ten children blessed this union, six sons and four daughters. Owns a beautiful farm of 160 acres, rank- ing with any in the township, being in a state of high cultivation. His wife and family are members of the M. E. Church. His son Julius enlisted, in the Spring of 1865, in the Union army, and served until its close, Republican in politics.
Pleefer Anton, farmer, P. O. Lawn Ridge. Plunket James, farmer, P. O. Akron.
Potter C. E. farmer, P. O. West Hallock.
POTTER JOHN S. farmer, Sec. 26, P. O.
West Ilallock. Son of Asa C. and Lucy (Eldrich) Pot- ter, natives of York State. Father born August 6, 1804, mother March 16, 1806. The subject of this sketch was born in Rensselaer county, N. Y., on the 6th day of July, 1834, where he received a primary school educa- tion. In 1850 moved West to Farmington, Fulton county, Ill., where he completed his education in the high schools of that town. After a residence of two years in that county, removed to Akron township. On July 17, 1858, married Miss Ellen M. Brassfield, a native of Fulton county, Ill. She was born May 3, 1841. They were blessed with a family of seven children. Nellie, born January 7, 1860 ; M. Devillo, September 7. 1861 ; Asa E., October 23, 1864; Frank, March 6, 1867 ; Ida E., February 11, 1869; Charlie, June 12, 1872; Noel J., May 14, 1877. Owns 440 acres of land, highly improved, valued at $30,000. Democratic in politics. Is at present supervisor, and has held several local offices of trust. Mr. P. is one of the solid farmers of the county.
Potter J. M. farmer, P. O. Lawn Ridge.
POTTER JULIUS A. merchant and post- master, West Hallock. Was born in Little Genessee, Alleghany county, N. Y., on the 16th day of April, 1844. His early education was received in the public schools of his native town, and his academic at Alfred Center, Academy of Alfred, Alleghany county, N. Y. In 1860 moved to Peoria county, Ill., and married in the Spring of 1866, Miss Mary C. Ilicks, of this county, born December 1, 1846. The fruit of this marriage is two children, Anthony, aged eleven years, and Mary, aged five years. In 1868, embarked in his present busi- ness, which by his untiring zeal has been brought to a magnitude which promises wealth at no far distant day. Republican in politics, and a member of the Seventh Day Baptist Church. Is postmaster, which position he has held ever since he commenced in busi- ness, with a short intermission. Enlisted, in 1861, in Col. Robert Ingersoll's 11th Cavalry, and was disabled and discharged on the field at Corinth, Miss., in 1862.
Potter R. farmer, P. O. Lawn Ridge. Pullen Wn. far er, P. O. Dunlap. Purceil Edward, farmer, P. O. Princeville.
Purcell D. C. farmer, P. O Dunlap. Rice James, farmer, P. O. Akron.
Robinson Mrs. P. O. Princevilie.
Rogers Win. farmer, P. O. Duniap.
ROWCLIFFE GEORGE, farmer, Sec. 21, P. O. Princeville, son of John and Grace Rowcliffe (natives of England), emigrated to the United States in IS36, and located in lluron county, Ohio, where his father died in 1861 ; mother died coming to this country. The subject of this sketch was born in Dev- onshire, England, on the first day of July, 1829, where he was reared on a farm and received a common school education. When he was seven years old, came to this country and remained in Iluron county until 1866, when he came to Peoria county and located on
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section 21, Akron township. Married Miss Harriet E. Ilatfield, daughter of Nathan Hatfield. She was born in lluron county, Ohio, on the 20th day of De- cember, 1833. The fruit of this marriage was three children : Willis, Mary and Burt. Members of the Presbyterian Church. Politics, Republican. lIeld the offices of collector, assessor, and school trustee. Has one hundred and forty acres of land under good cultivation ; probable value, $9.000. Mr. Rowcliffe has a fine farm and house and is one of the sound farmers of the county.
RUSSELL EBON, farmer, Sec. 16, P. O. Princeville, was born in Beaver, now Lawrence county, Penn., November 13, 1811. The principal part of his education was received in his native county. In 1828, he moved to Wayne county, Ohio. Married Miss Edith Emery, in 1834, a native of Mercer county, Pa. The fruit of this marriage was thirteen children, eight of whom are still living ; three sons and five daugh- ters, Owns two hundred and sixty acres of land in Akron township, well improved. Republican in poli- tics. Member of the M. E. Church. llas held several local offices of trust in the township, and is one of the well to do farmers. Had three sons in the Union Army : Cunard E., James A., and Joseph. C. E. served four years and J. A. three years; Joseph but a few months.
Satterly A. farmer, l'. O. West Ilallock. Sloan A. D. larmer, P. O. Princeville.
SŁOAN HENRY A. farmer, Sec. 18, P. O. Princeville, was born in Sloanville, Schoharie county. N. Y., June 5, 1823. llis early education was limited to the common schools of his native county. On the 7th day of December, 1838, the family moved West to Farmington, Fulton county, Illinois, and removed to Akron, this county, in 1839. Married in the town of Princeville, in 1849, to Miss Mary Ann Reed, of Rip- ley. Brown county, Ohio, born February 16, 1830 ; she died March 7, 1877. Own four hundred and eighty acres of farm land, two hundred and eighty of which is in Peoria county, and, for fertility of soil, is not sur- passed in the county. Is the fourth son of John R.
and Maria Sloan ; father, native of Massachusetts : mother, of Newton, N. J .; both of whom died in this county. Mr. Sloan is among the large and well to do farmers of the county, to whom it looks for a continu- ance of its present prosperity.
SLOAN JJEROME, farmer, Sec. 19, P. O. Princeville. Was born in Sloanville, Schoharie coun- ty. N. Y., January 15, 1816. Received a common school education. In 1839, the family moved to Peoria county. Married Miss Charlotte Barnes, in 1860 ; the fruit of this marriage was nine children, seven sons and two daughters, viz: Augustus, Wallace, Woodbury, Burtran, Jerome, Frank, Charles, Lottie, and Eva. He owns 560 acres of land, the home place containing 160 acres of as fine land as Akron affords. Was among the earliest citizens of this part of the county. Repub- lican in politics.
Smith M. farmer, Stark county. Smith Win. P. farmer, P. O. West liattock. Stansbury E. fariner. P. O. Princeville. Staples Thomas, larmer, P. O. West Ilallock. Stillman Benj. farmer, P. O. West Hallock. Stillinan S. If. farmer, P. O. West flatlock.
Stoneman 31. farmer, P. O. Princeville, Strange llenry, larmer, P. O. West llallock. Straetinatter J. larmer, P. O. Akron. Straetmatter C. larmer, P. O. Akron.
Streetmater Geo. farmer, P. O. Akron. Tracey E. farmer, P. O. Princeville.
WILLIAMS VAUGHN, farmer, Sec. 30, P. O. Princeville. Was born in Fredericktown, Knox county, O., March 13, 1818, where he received a com. mon school education. In February, 1840, moved to this county, where he landed on the 18th of the same month. In 1843 married Miss Viola Ilall, a native of the same county as her husband, born December 25, 1824. They have been blessed with a family of ten children, five sons and five daughters. Owns a farm of 240 acres of valuable land, well improved. Came to the county in limited circumstances, but by hard work and judicious management has accumulated a fine property and home.
White Samuel, larmer, P. O. Dunlap. Williams V. larmer. 1. O. Princeville. Wilson A. farmer, 1' O. Princeville. Wilson W. H. farmer. P. O. Princeville. Wolff David, farmer, P. O. Princeville. Yates George V. larmer, P. O. Dunlap.
Att. Ne, Miller. ELMWOOD.
A .W. WILSON. ELMWOOD,
John Make JUBILEE, TP.
CYRUS BROOKS BRIMFIELD
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ADAMS .J. H. farmer, Sec. IS, P. O. Elmwood. Was born in Lawrence county, Ill., in 1833, where his parents were among the earliest settlers, having settled as early as 1815. When nineteen years of age, having lost both his parents, he left his native county and came to Peoria, where he worked as a common laborer until thirty years of age. In 1863 he married Miss Annie Macy, who was born in Union county, Ind., in 1836, soon after settling where they now reside. Owns eighty acres of land, under a high state of cultivation, valued at $75 per acre. They have three children, two sons and one daughter. Mrs. Adams is a member of the M. E. Church. Republican in politics. Adkinson J. D. farmer, P. O. Brimfield.
Allewalt B. farmer, P. O. Brimfield. Allewelt Daniel, farmer, P. O. Brimfield.
ARNOLD WM. A. farmer, Sec. 16, P. O. Brimfield, born in Windham county, Vt., Oct. 8, 1826, where he received his early education. Emi- grated to this county with his parents when he was seventeen years of age, and settled north of Brimfield, where his father was soon after killed by lightning. On the 6th day of June, 1850, married Miss Louisa Fisher, who was born in Rutland, Vt., in 1834, and soon after settled where they now reside. Own 110 acres of land, valued at $100 per acre. They are blessed with three children, one son and two daughters. Members of the Baptist Church in which he is a deacon. Politics Republican.
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