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T. J. HUFFMAN, farmer, Oak Forest, Penn .- The subject of this sketch was born in Center Township, Greene County, Penn., August 30, 1829. He is a son of Joseph and Sarah (Hunt) Huffman. On December 27, 1855, Mr. Huffman was united in marriage with Caro- line Hathaway, who was born in Washington County, Penn., and is a daughter of Jacob and Jane Hathaway, residents of Washington County, Penn. Mr. and Mrs. Huffman have a family of nine chil- dren, eight of whom are living, viz: Joseph, Jacob, Robert, Daniel, Charlie W., Lizzie, Belle and Dora, and Jennie (deceased.) Mr. Huff- man was reared on a farm, and has been engaged in farming through- out his life. He owns about 240 acres of land in Greene County.
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Mr. and Mrs. Huffman are prominent members of the Christian Church, and highly respected by all who know them.
REASIN HUFFMAN, farmer, Waynesburg, Penn., is one of the industrions farmers of Center Township. Greene County, Penn., where he was born June 24, 1831. His parents were Joseph and Sarah HInffinan (nee IInnt), who were natives and residents of this county until their death. On October 15, 1859, Mr. Huffman was united in the holy bonds of matrimony with Sidney Stewart (nee Thomas). Her father was anative of Ohio, and her mother of Greene County, Penu. They now reside in Monroe County, Ohio. To Mr. Huffman, and wife have been born nine children, eight of whom are living-Joseph L., William R., Albert L., Emma F., Biddie E., Alexander C. J., John F., Isa O., and Nancy (deceased). The subject, like his brothers. was reared on a farm and has devoted his life principally to agriculture pursuits. He owns about 200 acres of land. In politics Mr. IIntr- man is a Democrat, has filled the office of school director in his township, and he and wife are devoted members of the Christian Church.
S. B. HUFFMAN, farmer, Waynesburg. Penn., was born on the Huffman homestead in Center Township, this county, September 26, 1847. Ile is a son of Joseph and Sarah (Hunt) Huffman, who were natives of Pennsylvania, residing in Greene County until their death. Mr. Huffman was united in marriage, May 11, 1872, with Ella Neel, a native of Greene County, born March 21, 1853. She is a daughter of Remembrance and Nellie Neel (nee Thomas), natives of Pennsylvania, the latter deceased. Mr. Huffman and wife are the parents of six children, five of whom are living-Harry, Charlie, Josie, Ray and Roy. Remembrance (deceased). Mr. Huffman has been engaged in farming all his life, and owns 160 acres of land where he and family reside. In politics Mr. Huffman is a Democrat, and is school director in his township. He and wife are active mem- bers of the Christian Church.
SAMUEL IAMS, retired farmer, Harvey's, Penn., was born in Washington County, Penn., April 8, 1817. His parents, John and Anna (Coulson) fams, were natives of Washington County, where they were married and remained through life. Mr. Iams died in December, 1866, and Mrs. Iams in November, 1886. They were the parents of five children, of whom three are living. Samuel was united in mar- riage, October 29, 1840, with Nancy Grimes, who was born in Greene County, August 15, 1817. Her parents were Peter and Mary (Sher- win) Grimes, deceased. The former was a native of this county, and the latter of Baltimore, Maryland. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Iams are the parents of seven children, of whom five are living-Dr. John T., of Waynesburg, Penn. ; G. P .; Ida, wife of Byron Braddock; Carrie, wife of James B. Throckmorton; and Samuel S. The deceased are
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Mary A. and Cordelia. Mr. Iams is a mill-wright by trade, which he followed for many years. He subsequently engaged in farming and stock raising, and owns about 420 acres of land in Greene County. Mrs. Iams and family are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
F. G. JACOBS, farmer, P. O., Rutan, was born in Greene County, Penn., November 25, 1832. ITis father, Daniel Jacobs, was born in New Jersey. His mother, whose maiden name was Hannah Rayle, is a native of Maryland. They were married in Greene County, Penn., where they still reside. The subject of this sketch was united in marriage, June 24, 1858, with Catharine Nelson, who was born in this county February 14, 1832. She is a daughter of Samuel and Barbara (Ranner) Nelson. The former was born in Virginia and the latter in Greene County, Penn., where they were married and spent the remainder of their lives. Mr. and Mrs. Jacobs have seven chlidren -- Daniel, Hannah, wife of Melvin Headley; William R., Barbara E., Mary B., Henry and Delia M. In early life Mr. Jacobs taught school for a few years, but subsequently devoted his time to farming. He owns abont 225 acres of land where he and family live. Mr. and Mrs Jacobs are zealous members of the Methodist Protestant Church.
A. J. JOHNSTON, farmer, Hunter's Cave, Penn., was born in Washington County, Penn., January 18, 1816. His parents were Andrew and Climena (Conklin) Johnston the former a native of New Jersey, and the latter of Pennsylvania. After marriage they settled in Washington County, and in 1820 moved to Greene County and remained until their death. The subject of our sketch was united in holy bonds of matrimony, December 9, 1847, with Phoebe Mccullough, who was born in Washington County, April 3, 1817. Mrs. Johnston is a daughter of Thomas and Sarah (Dunn) Mccullough. They were also natives of Washington County, where they remained two years after their marriage, then moved to Greene County and spent the remainder of their lives. Mr. and Mrs. Johnston have four children: Sarah A., wife of William Heaton; George W., Andrew J., and Eliza A. Mr. Johnston has been en- gaged in farming and stock raising all his life, and owns about 400 acres of land-his home farm. Mrs. Johnston and the children are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
COLUMBUS JOHNSTON, farmer, P. O. Rogersville, was born in Center Township, Greene County Penn., June 4, 1831. IIe is a son of Andrew and Climena (Conklin) Johnston who were natives of Washington County, but after marriage resided in Center Township, Greene County, until their death. Columbus was united in marriage March 5, 1855, with Emeline Bane, who was born in Washington County, June 17, 1838. Mrs. Johnston is a daughter of Nathan and Hannah Bane (nee Carter), who were also natives of Washington
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County, and moved to Greene County abont 1844, remaining until Mr. Bane's death. ITis widow is still living and resides in West Virginia. Mr. Johnston and wife are the parents of four children- Nathan B., Lizzie A., Dora M., and Lewis B. (deceased). Mr. Johnston was reared on a farm and has made farming his business through life, and by striet honesty and industry has procured a nice home, con- sisting of 108 acres of land, where he and family reside. IIe and Mrs. Johnston are active members of the South Ten Mile Baptist Church. In politics he is a Republican.
DAVID KNIGHT, retired farmer, P. O. Oak Forest, Penn .. was born in Greene County, Penn., October 24, 1818. ITis parents, James and Cassandra Knight, were natives of Greene County, where they were married and remained until their death. David was united in marriage June 6, 1839, with Mary A. Fry. Mrs. Knight was born in this county February 26, 1819, and is a daughter of John and Mary Fry. They were also natives of Greene County, but moved to West Virginia and resided until their death. To Mr. Knight and wife have been born nine children, seven of whom are living-Mary, Joshua, Cassie J., Thomas J., Lucy A., Jemima and Harriet. The deceased are Catharine and Eli. Mr. Knight has been successfully engaged in farming all his life, and owns abont 134 acres of land. In polities he is a Democrat. The Knight family are pioneers of the county, and among its most highly respected citizens.
TIIOMAS KNIGHT, farmer, P. O. Rogersville, Penn., was born in Franklin Township, Greene County, Penn., November 27, 1820. His father and mother, James and Cassandra Knight, were natives of this county, where they resided until their death. Thomas Knight was united in marriage November 18, 1841, with Nancy Wood, who was born in Jackson Township, October 13, 1822. Mrs. Knight was a daughter of Micajah and Jane Wood, the former a native of Pennsylvania, and the latter of Ireland. Both died in Greene County. Mr. Knight by this marriage is the father of eight chil- dren, of whom five are living. Mrs. Knight died March 3, 1863. On December 24, 1863, Mr. Knight married for his second wife Miss Edna Sellers, who was born in Center Township, October 30, 1829. Her parents were Christopher and Nancy (Johnson) Sellers, both natives of Pennsylvania, who departed this life in Greene County. Mr. Knight and wife have two children, one living. Mr. Knight is a cabinet-maker by trade, but has been engaged in farm- ing for many years. He owns 212 acres of good land.
LEVI II. MARTIN, P.O. Rogersville, Penn., is one of the sub -. stantial farmers of Center Township, this county, where he was born March 1, 1843. His parents, Daniel and Rachel (Rush) Martin, were natives of Greene County, where they were married and re-
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mained until Mr. Martin's deatlı, April 6, 1879. His widow is still living. Levi was united in marriage, December 24, 1867, with Rachel Eddy, who was born July 24, 1842, in this county, and is a danghter of John and Elizabeth (Kughn) Eddy. Her parents are natives of Greene County and reside in Wayne Town- ship. Mr. and Mrs. Martin have a family of three children, two of whom are living-Belle and Levi E. Mr. Martin was reared on a farm, and has engaged in farming as his occupation through life. He is the owner of 150 aeres of good land in Greene County. He and Mrs. Martin are active members of the Christian Church, and the family are highly respected in the community.
A. B. MCCLELLAND, merchant, Oak Forest, Penn .- The subject of this sketch is one of the leading merchants of Center Township. He was born in Waynesburg, Penn., February 25, 1840. His parents were Dawson and Sarah (Hughes) McClelland, who were natives and residents of this county through life. Asa B. was united in marriage March 10, 1861, with Nancy Donahoe. She was born in Greene County. November 30, 1841, and is a daughter of William and Nancy Donahoe, both deceased. Mr. McClelland is a black- smith by trade, which he followed abont twenty-five years, then en- gaged in farming and merchandising. He owns a general store at Oak Forest, Penn. In politics he is a Republican, and served as postmaster for five years at Oak Forest under the Republican ad- ministration. He and wife are faithful members of the Baptist Church.
J. P. McGLUMPHY, farmer, P. O. Rutan, was born in Center Township, Greene County, Pennsylvania, July 16, 1822. He is a son of Edward and Magaret (Haines) MeGlumphy. Ilis father was a native of Ireland, and his mother of Maryland. They were the parents of seven children, of whom four are living. Mr. McGlum- phy was united in marriage February 11, 1847, with Lida A. Thomas. Mrs. McGlumphy was born in this county March 12, 1831, and is a daughter of James and Elizabeth Thomas. Mr. and Mrs. McGlumphy are the parents of four children-Maria S., wife of Henry Scott; Hiram R .; Elizabeth M., wife of F. M. Carpenter, and Lucy J., wife of W. II. Throckmorton. Mr. MeGlumphy has been a farmer all his life, and owns a nice home where he and family reside. IIe and wife are prominent members of the Cumber- land Presbyterian Church, and are highly respected by all who know them.
JESSE MCNEELY, farmer, P. O. Rutan, Pem., was born in Wayne Township, Greene County, Pennsylvania, April 11, 1851. He is a son of John and Elizabeth MeNeely, who were natives of Pennsylvania and settled after marriage in Greene County. where Mrs. McNeely departed this life in Wayne Township. Mr. Mc-
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Neely afterward married a Mrs. Coen, whose maiden name was Stockdale. They moved to Center Township and remained until Mr. McNeely's death. His widow came to her death June 13, 1888, by the falling of a porch roof. She was standing on the porch when the roof fell in and killed her instantly. Jesse was united in mar- riage November 6, 1875, with Melissa VanCleve, who was born in Center Township, August 7, 1852. Her parents were John and Ursula (Throekmorton) VanCleve, also natives of this county and and residents of Center Township. Mr. and Mrs. MeNeely have two children-James A. and John HI. In connection with his farming Mr. MeNeeley has been engaged extensively in the Inmber business. He is the owner of seventy-six acres of land, where he and family reside. IIe has served as school director of his town- ship and was elected justice of the peace February, 1SSS, for a term of five years. Mrs. McNeely is a devoted member of the Method- ist Episcopal Church.
JOHN MEEK, a successful farmer, P. O. Rutan, Penn., was born in Washington Township, this county, May 29, 1833. His parents, John and Elizabeth (Boyd) Meek, were also natives of this county, where they remained until their death. On October 15, 1859, John Meek was united in marriage with Jane Simpson. Mrs. Meek was born in Greene County, February 7, 1840, and is a daughter of John and Mary (Auld) Simpson, Her father was born in Greene County, Penn., and her mother was a native of Ireland. Both died in this county. Mr. and Mrs. Meek have three children -- Miles, John W. and Ottowa A. Mr. Meek has been engaged in farming all his life, and owns 224 of land where he and family reside. Mr. and Mrs. Meek are leading members in the Methodist Protestant Church.
WILLIAM MILLIKIN. farmer, P. O. Rutan, was born in Mor- V ris Township, this county, April 3, 1832. His parents, David and Lida (Rogers) Millikin, were natives of Greene County, the former of Irish and the latter of English descent. They were united in marriage in Greene County, where they remained through life. William was united in marriage, September 1, 1852, with Rebecca Simpson, who is a native of this county, born March 9, 1835. Her parents were John and Mary Simpson, the former a native of Penn- sylvania, and the latter of Ireland. They were residents of Greene County, Penn., for the greater part of their lives. To Mr. and Mrs. Millikin have been born eight children, of whom six are living- - John W., Robert I., Thomas N., Harry B., Maggie J. and Sadie M. The deceased are Lida A. and Cora V. Mr. Millikin is one of the substantial farmers of Center Township, and by his industry and good management has made a comfortable home for himself and family. His farm consists of about 300 acres of land, on which are
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good buildings. Mr. and Mrs. Millikin are consistent members of the Methodist Protestant Church.
JOHN MORRIS, farmer, Rogersville, Penn., was born in Cen- ter Township, this county, March 28, 1832. Ilis parents, Ephraim and Martha (Roseberry) Morris, were natives of Greene County, where they were married and spent all their lives. John Morris was twice united in marriage, first November 11, 1854, with Sarah Church, a native of Center Township, and daughter of Elijah and Anna Church (nee Moore). Her parents are natives and residents of this county. By this marriage Mr. Morris is the father of six chil- dren, viz: Martha A., wife of Harvey Call; James M., Asa W., John J., Arta M., wife of Goodwin Hunt, and Elijah. Mrs. Morris de- parted this life March 10, 1878. November 30, 1879, Mr. Morris married for his second wife Elizabeth Phillips, a native of Marshall County, W. Va. Her parents were Joseph and Anna (Inghram) Phillips, natives of West Virginia, both now deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Morris are the parents of two children -Joseph G. and Saralı A. Mr. Morris is quite a genius, and has learned several different trades. Ile is a carpenter, stone-mason and blacksmith, and succeeds in almost any kind of work. He has been engaged in farming for several years, and owns about 300 acres of land where he and family reside. During the Rebellion he entered the service of his country in Company F, Eighty-fifth Pennsylvania Volunteers, and served over a year, receiving a wound at Williamsburg from a piece of a shell. Mr. Morris was elected commissioner of Greene County and served three years, being one of the few Republicans who ever held that office in the county.
ELI ORNDURF, farmer, P. O., Rogersville, Penn., one of the substantial citizens of Center Township, was born in Greene County, Penn., February 25, 1828. He is a son of William and Salome (Wisecarver) Orndurf, the former a native of Virginia, and the latter of Pennsylvania. They departed this life in Greene County, in 1885. They were the parents of twelve children, of whom eleven are living. Eli Orndurf was united in the holy bonds of matrimony, March 23, 1854, with Martha A. Wyly, who was born in Greene County, September 6, 1834. Mrs. Orndurf is a daughter of James and Mary Wyly (nee Neel), natives of this county .. Mrs. Wyly died February 14, 1876. Mr. Wyly is still living. To Mr. Orndurf and wife have been born seven children-William II., Mary S., wife of Edmund Scott; James L., Susan, Joseph S., Barney and Mattie I. Mr. Orndorf has been a farmer all his life, and owns 365 acres of land where he and family reside. In politics he is a Republican.
W. B. ORNDOFF, farmer and stock-raiser, Oak Forest, Penn., one of the substantial and industrions farmer: of Center Township, was born in this county, January 15, 1837. He is a son of William
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and Salome (Wisecarver) Orndoff, who departed this life in 1885. William B. was united in marriage, September 12, 1868, with Mary E. Scott, who was born in Greene County, September 22, 1844. She is a daughter of John and Charlotte Scott (nee Mason), both natives of this county and residents of Jackson Township. Mr. and Mrs. Orndoff are the parents of five children-Bertha, Orvil D., Judson HI., John D. and Hersey. Mr. Orndoff has been engaged in farming for many years, and owns 338 acres of land in Center Township. In politics he is a Republican, and has served on the school board in his township.
ISAAC ORNDOFF, farmer, Rogersville, Penn., is a descendant of the old pioneer family of Orndoffs. He was born in Center Town- ship, April 4, 1846, and is a son of William and Salome (Wiseearver) Orndoff, the former a native of Virginia, and the latter of Pennsyl- vania. They were married in Greene County, and remained there through life. Isaac Orndoff was twice married, the first time April 4, 1869, to Margaret R. Seekman, who was born in Rogersville, May 18, 1848. Mrs. Orndoff was a danghter of John W. and Lila Seck- man, the former deceased. By this marriage Mr. Orndoff is the father of three children-Emma E., John S. and Lora M. Mrs. Orn- doff departed this life October 25, 1874. Mr. Orndoff's second wife, whom he married in 1877, was Harriet Headley, who was born in Gilmore Township, this county, May 3, 1848. She is a danghter of Jolin and Eliza Headley. Mr. and Mrs. Orndoff are the parents of six children-Jesse F., Eddie G., Sweet, Isaac B., Charlie W. and Georgie A. Mr. Orndoff has been a farmer all his life, and owns eighty-five acres of land where he and family reside in Center Town- ship, Greene County, Penn.
D. S. ORNDOFF, farmer, Oak Forest, Penn., was born in Vir ginia, March 29, 1854. His father and mother are William and Margaret Orndoff, natives of Virginia. where they still reside. On November 20, 1875, D. S. Orndoff married Mary S. Orndoff, who was born in Greene County, Penn., March 25, 1851. Mrs. Orndoff is a daugliter of William and Salome Orndoff (nee Wisecarver). The former was born in Virginia, and the latter in Pennsylvania. They settled in Greene County and remained nntil their death. To Mr. and Mrs. Orndoff have been born four children-Maggie B., Lizzie M., Edsa S. and Effa A. Mr. Orndoff came from Virginia in 1875, and has remained in Greene County ever since. He is engaged in farming, and owns 220 acres of land in Center Township. He and wife are consistent members of the Christian Church, and are highly respected throughout the community.
JESSE ORNDURF, retired farmer, White Cottage, Penn., was born in Franklin Township, this county, May 20, 1816. His father and mother were Jesse and Catharine Orndurf, who were natives of
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Virginia, but came to Greene County, Penn., and spent their later life. Mr. Orndurf departed this life in 1816, and after his death Mrs. Orndurf was united in marriage with John Gordon. Both are now deceased. Jesse Orndurf was united in marriage the first time with Isabella Mooney, who was a daughter of Thomas and Cassandra Mooney, the former a native of Ireland, and the latter of Pennsyl- vania. By this marriage Mr. Orndurf is the father of four children, only one of whom is living-Mary J., wife of Silas Fordyce. Mrs. Orndurf departed this life in 1851. In 1853 Mr. Orndurf married for his second wife Susan Wear, born in West Virginia, November 21, 1826. Mrs. Orndurf is a danghter of William and Sarah Wear. Her father died in Portsmonth, Ohio, and her mother in West Vir- ginia. By the second marriage Mr. and Mrs. Orndurf have six children-Elizabeth, wife of S. R. Fordyce; William, who married Eliza Mitchell; Inghram, the husband of Sidney White; Jesse B., who married Mollie L. Hughes; Sarah A , wife of C. V. Smith, and Sidney, wife of Thomas Stewart. Mr. Orndurf has been engaged in farming all his life, and has given his children a great deal of property. Ile owns at present 400 acres of land in Greene County. He and wife are zealous members of the Methodist Protestant Church. In politics he is a Democrat.
S. B. OWEN, physician, Oak Forest, Penn .- Among the suc- cessful young physicians of Greene County, Pennsylvania, we take pleasure in mentioning the name of Dr. S. B. Owen, who was born in Greene County, January 4, 1857. He is a son of Isaac N. and Anna Owen (nee Rush), who are natives of this county, where they have spent most of their lives. Doctor Owen was united in marriage August 28, 1879, with Lanra K. Donley, who was born at Mt. Morris, Penn., August 28, 1862. She is a daughter of David L. and Lonisa Donley (nee Evans). Her father is a native of this county, and her mother of West Virginia. They have resided in this county since their marriage. To Dr. S. B. Owen and wife have been born two children-Mabel D. and Edward L. The Doctor commenced reading medicine with his father in 1879, and graduated from the Starling Medical College of Columbus, Ohio, March 6, 1884. IIe began the practice of his profession at Oak Forest, Penn., the same year, where he receives a large patronage and meets with good success.
JOHN PATTERSON, farmer, P. O., Hunter's Cave, Penn., was born in Washington County, Penn., August 18, 1819, and is a son of John and Mary (Enlow) Patterson. His father is a native of Adams County. Mrs. Patterson was born in Washington County, Penn., where they were married and remained until their death. On Sep- tember 15, 1846, John married Mahala Patterson, a native of Morris Township, Greene County, Penn., born January 15, 1828. HIer
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parents, John and Elizabeth (Shriver) Patterson, were natives of Greene County and resided thercin through life. Mr. and Mrs. Pat- terson are the parents of six children, three of whom are living- James E., Samantha, wife of Jacob Schrode; and Ida B. The de- ceased are Nancy E., Mahalia S. and John W. Mr. Patterson was raised on a farm and has made farming the occupation of his life. He is the owner of 220 acres of good land where he and his family reside. Mr. and Mrs. Patterson are leading members of the Meth- odist Episcopal Church.
JESSE C. PATTERSON, farmer, Waynesburg, Penn., is one of the industrious young farmers of Center Township, where he was born September 22, 1854. He is a son of James and Mary J. (Par- shall) Patterson, natives of Washington and Fayette counties, re- spectively They were married in Greene County and remained there until their death. Mrs. Patterson departed this life March 7, 1884, and her husband July 16, 1885. Jesse C. was united in marriage January 18, 1883, with Rebecca Wade, who was born in this county December 4, 1862. Her father and mother are Greenberry and Mary (McCormick) Wade, natives of West Virginia, where they lived for many years. They subsequently moved to Greene County, Penn., and reside in Mt. Morris. Mr. and Mrs. Patterson are the parents of two children, one living, James E., and Wade (deceased). Mr. Patterson has been engaged in farming through life, and owns 102 acres of land which constitutes his home farm. In politics he is a Democrat; he has held the office of school director in his township, and he and Mrs. Patterson are consistent members of the Baptist Church.
O. S. PHILLIPS, farmer, P. O. Hunter's Cave, was born in Washington County, Penn., August 21, 1829. He is a son of John and Lida (Rutan) Phillips, the former a native of Greene and the latter of Washington County, where they were married and remained until about the year 1844. They then moved to Greene County and remained until Mr. Phillips death, which occurred at Fairfax Court House during the rebellion. After his death his widow lived with her son O. S., with whom she made her home until her death. Mr. O. S. Phillips was united in marriage, August 1, 1850, with Charity Graham, who was born on the farm where she resides, August 16, 1833. Her parents were George and Sarah B. (Mason) Grahanı, natives of this county and residents of Center Township until their death. To Mr. and Mrs. Phillips have been born the following named children-George W., Margaret J., wife of Simon Moore; Samuel O .. Belle L., wife of W. Mccullough; Benjamin F., Sadie L., Dora M., Birdie W., Olive C. and Guy C. The deceased are Rhoda A. and Willis B. Mr. Phillips was raised on a farm and has been engaged in farming and stock-growing all his life. He owns about
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