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A. S. BURSON, merchant, Clarksville, Penn., is a descendant of one of the pioneers of that village, where he was born November 16, 1837. He is a son of Edward C. and Maria Burson (nee Stew- art). The former was born in Columbiana County, Ohio, April 20, 1815, and the latter in Millsboro, Washington Connty, Penn., April 3, 1815. ITis parents were married June 7, 1836, in Clarksville, where they settled and remained until their death. Mrs. Burson died July 23, 1874, and her husband January 19, 1880. Of their six children, A. S. is the oldest. He was united in marriage Decem-
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ber 19, 1866, with Mary A. Greenlee, who was born in Washington County September 11, 1839. She is a daughter of John and Mary (Balentine) Greenlee, the latter deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Burson have three children, two living-Harry L. and May; William S., deceased. Mr. Burson was reared in Clarksville, and early in life began merchandising with his father. He has continued in that business all his life, with the exception of five years in which he learned and worked at the carpenter trade. He owns a general store in Clarksville. Ile has filled the offices of auditor and school di- rector of his township, and has served as postmaster for about six years. He has been a member of the Masonic fraternity for twenty- seven years. Mrs. Burson is a consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
CEPIIAS CARY, retired farmer, Clarksville, Penn., is one of the pioneer farmers of Greene County. He was born in Washing- ton Township, August 6, 1812. His parents, Able and Eunice Cary, (nee Woodruff), were natives of this county, where they were mar- ried and resided until their death. Mr. Cary died in 1820. Mrs. Cary was afterwards united in marriage with John McGinnis. She departed this life in 1833. Ceplias Cary was united in marriage January 11, 1844, with Mary Mitchener, who was born in Jefferson Borongh October 8, 1820. She is a daughter of Mercena and Mary (Black) Mitchener, the former a native of West Virginia and the latter of Maryland. They were married in Greene County, Penn., where they spent the remainder of their lives. Mrs. Mitchener died May 5, 1859, and Mr. Mitchener April 15, 1880. To Mr. and Mrs. Cary have been born five children, four living-Lizzie M., Sophrona, wife of Daniel Hoover; Mercena M. and Jesse W., and Sarah J. (deceased), who was the wife of Hiram Baker. Mr. Cary is a cabinet- maker by trade, but after marriage he engaged in farming. Ile owns 100 acres of land, besides valuable property in Clarksville. Mr. and Mrs. Cary are consistent members of the Methodist Epis- copal Church; also each one of their children. J. W. is a minister laboring in the Pittsburg Conference.
JOHN CLAYTON, deceased, farmer and stock-dealer, Lippin-, cott, Penn., was born in Morgan Township, Greene County, June 27, 1826. IIe is a son of William and Sarah Clayton (nee Mickins), who were natives of this county, where they resided until their death. William Clayton was born December 30, 1796, and died February 1, 1851. His wife was born January 15, 1798, and de- parted this life October 12, 1869. They were the parents of ten children, three daughters and seven sons, of whom John is the oldest. Ile was united in marriage Jannary 20, 1853, with Miss Elizabeth, daughter of Hngh and Priscilla (Hoge) Montgomery. Mrs. Clayton was born in Morgan Township, October 14, 1833. Her
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father, who was a native of Harford County, Maryland, was one of the early settlers of Morgan Township, Greene County, Penn. He died in June, 1882. Ilis widow is a native of this county, and re- sides in Waynesburg, Penn. Mr. John Clayton and wife are the parents of four children, two deceased-Priscilla and Samuel; and two living, Sarah A., wife of Benjamin F. Lippencott; and Maria, wife of J. L. Corbett. Mr. and Mrs. Corbett are the parents of five children. Mr. Clayton was raised on a farm, and owned at the time of his death, which occurred June 23, 1888, 400 acres of land in Morgan Township where the family lived. He has served his con- ty as auditor one term, and was a member of the Masonic fraternity and I. O. O. F. Mrs. Clayton is a faithful member of the Baptist Church.
JOHN B. COX, farmer and stock-grower, Jefferson, Penn., was born in Morgan Township, this county, August 17, 1824. IIe is a son of Jesse and Dorcas (Bell) Cox, also natives of Morgan Town- ship, where they were married and remained through life. Mr. Jesse Cox died in Greene County, Maryland, in 1826, and was buried in that State. IIis widow, who was afterwards married to Thomas Patterson, died in Iowa, while on a visit to her daughters in 1872. Mr. Patterson died near Carmichaels, Penn. John B., the subject of this sketch, was two years old when his father died. He lived with his grandfather, John Bell, until twenty-one years of age. IIe was then united in marriage April 17, 1845, with Maria Crayne, who was born in Morgan Township, April 29, 1825. Her parents were Samuel and Mary (IIuss) Crayne, deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Cox are the parents of eight children, six of whom are living-Mary A., wife of T. C. Buckingham; Samuel C., Dorcas L., widow of Adam Horn; Emeline, wife of Joseph Gordon; Stephen and Frank. The deceased are Jolin B. and Calvin. Mr. Cox was raised on a farm, and has been greatly prospered in his farming and stock-raising for many years. He owns 380 acres of fine land on Castile. He is a member of the I. O. O. F.
MILLER CRAYNE, farmer, Lippincott, Penn., who was born in Morgan Township April 22, 1817, is a son of Samnel and Mary Crayne (nee Huss). His mother was a native of Maryland, and his father was born in Greene County, Penn., where they were married and spent the remainder of their lives. Mr. Samnel Crayne de- parted this life October 27, 1853, and his wife June 14, 1865. They were the parents of ten children, eight living. Miller is the third, and was united in the holy bonds of matrimony May 14, 1840, with Miss Lucinda Bell. Mrs. Crayne was born in Greene County Jan- nary 18, 1821. She is a daughter of John and Ann (Cox) Bell, also natives of this county, where they departed this life -Mrs. Bell in 1871, and Mr. Bell in 1880. Mr. and Mrs. Crayne are the parents
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of four children, two of whom are living-Louisa, wife of Dr. Silveus Smith; and John B., who married Martha A. Lippencott. Elmey and an infant are deceased. Mr. Crayne was raised on a farm, and has been an industrious tiller of the soil all his life. He owns eighty acres of improved land where he and family live. Mr. and Mrs. Crayne are consistent members of the Baptist Church.
STEPHEN CRAYNE, farmer, Jefferson, Penn., is one of the pioneer farmers of Greene County, and was born in Washington, Township, January 4, 1813. He is a son of Samuel and Mary (Huss) Crayne, the oldest of their ten children. The subject of our sketch was united in the holy bonds of matrimony, March 18, 1834, with Miss Mary Bell, who was born in Morgan Township, May 26, 1816. Iler parents were Isaac and Elizabeth (Herrod) Bell, natives of Greene County, where they remained until their death. Mr. and Mrs. Crayne are the parents of six children, four of whom are living --- Isaac B., Rachel, wife of James Fulton; David, Anna M., wife of George Hughes, and Caroline and Martha, deceased. Mr. Crayne was reared on a farm. Hle is one of the best known and most in- dustrious farmers in the township, and owns a good farm of 157 acres. Mr. and Mrs. Crayne are faithful members of the Baptist Church.
DAVID CRAYNE, farmer, Waynesburg, Penn., was born in Morgan Township, February 2, 1818. His parents were Samuel and Mary (Huss) Crayne. The former was a native of Greene County, and the latter of Maryland. They were the parents of ten children- four boys and six girls --- of whom eight are living. David is the fourth in the family, and was united in marriage, December 8, 1841, with Caroline Harry. Mrs. Crayne was born in Morgan Township, March 8, 1825. Her parents, Jacob and Catharine (Buskirk) Harry, were natives of eastern Pennsylvania. They were married in Greene County, where they remained until their death. To Mr. and Mrs. Crayne have been born eight children, six of whom are living- Samuel, Jacob, Emily A., Thomas, Stephen and Joseph. The de- ceased were Martha and Mary C. Mr. Crayne was reared on a farm, and has been successful as a farmer and stock-dealer through life. He owns 276 acres of land where he and family reside. Mr. and Mrs. Crayne are members of the Methodist Protestant Church. IIe also belongs to the I. O. O. F.
SAMUEL FULTON, farmer, P. O. Castile, was born Jannary 10, 1818, on the farm where he and family reside in Morgan Town- ship. John Fulton, his father, was a native of Virginia, and his mother, Isabella (Barr) Fulton, was born in Ireland. They were married in Washington County, Penn., afterwards settling in Greene County, on the farm now owned by Samuel, where they remained through life. Only two of their nine children are living. In 1836
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Samuel Fulton married Harriet Huss, a native of this county, and daughter of John and Elizabeth (Eaton) Huss. Mrs. Harriet Fulton died in the same year in which she was married. In 1838 Mr. Fulton was again united in marriage, his second wife being Miss Lonellen McClelland, who was born in Washington Township, this county, in 1818. Her parents were John and Nancy (Montgomery) MeClelland, deceased. Mr. Fulton is the father of eleven children, nine of whom are living-Eliza, Isabella, wife of Clark Denney; Cerry, James, Nancy, wife of James Tharp; Evan, Henrietta, wife of George Weaver; L. IIerrod and William. The deceased are Albert and John. We take pleasure in mentioning Mr. Fulton among the pioneers of Morgan Township. He was raised on a farm, and after his second marriage moved to Richland County, Ohio. Remaining there about nine years, he returned to Morgan Township, Greene County, Penn., where he owns a nice farm of 245 acres. Mr. and Mrs. Fulton are consistent members of Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
JAMES GREENLEE, farmer, P. O. Castile, Penn., was born in Washington County, Penn., November 11, 1818, and is a son of Samuel and Nancy Greenlee (nee Gantz). His parents were natives of Fayette County, Penn., but moved to Washington Connty, Penn., where they remained until death. On March 25, 1851, Mr. Green- lee married Catharine Bell, a native of Greene County, and daughter of Levi II. and Sarah Bell (nee Fulton). By this marriage Mr. Greenlee is the father of five children, four living-James L., Margaret, wife of Abraham Burson; Samuel B. and William-and Levi, (deceased). Their mother died in 1863. In 1865 Mr. Green- Jee married Catharine Fulton, a native of Washington County, and daughter of Stephen and Ruth Fulton (nee Cary). James and Mrs. Catharine Greenlee are the parents of three children, two living- Lewis and John B .- and Stephen, (deceased). Mrs. Greenlee died in 1882. On October 6, 1887, Mr. Greenlee married for his third wife, Eliza Armstrong (nee Gregg), daughter of Alfred Gregg. Mr. Greenlee was reared on a farm, and has made farming his business through life. He owns 164 acres of land where and family reside. Ifis present wife and both the deceased were devoted members of the church.
JAMES GREENLEE, farmer, P. O. Clarksville, was born in Greene County, Penn., November 2, 1841. He is a son of John and Mary Greenlee (nee Balentine). His mother was a native of Scot- land. His father was born in Washington County, Penn., where they were married. They afterwards settled in Greene County, where Mr. Greenlee has since remained. Mrs. Greenlee died in September, 1855. Ilis second wife was Eliza J. Cain. Mr. James Greenlee was united in the holy bonds of matrimony, Jannary 10,
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1871, with Mary E. Arnold, who was born in Washington County, December 27, 1847. Mrs. Greenlee is a daughter of Michael and Harriet (Miller) Arnold, who reside in Clarksville. To Mr. and Mrs. James Greenlee have been born two children-Ida V., born March 6, 1875; and John C., who was born June 15, 1872, and died December 11 of the same year. Mr. Greenlee was reared on a farm, and has made farming his business through life. He owns sixty acres of land in Morgan Township, and valuable 'property in Clarksville. IIe and wife are consistent members of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
HENRY GRIMES, farmer and stock-dealer, Lippincott, Penn., -Among the representative, business men of Greene County, we take pleasure in giving the sketch of Henry Grimes, who was born in Centre Township, this county, September 4, 1820. He is a son of Peter and Mary (Sharon) Grimes. The former was born in New Jersey, February 17, 1789, and the latter near Baltimore, Maryland, February 5, 1786. They were married in Greene County where they remained through life. Four of their five children are now living. Henry Grimes was united in marriage, March 27, 1846, with Nancy MeClelland, born in Washington Township, February 1, 1823, and a daughter of Jolin and Nancy McClelland (nee Mont- gomery). To Mr. and Mrs. Grimes have been born five children, four living-Caleb, Carey, who married Lizzie S. Sellers; Samuel, who married Clara Adams; Mary E., wife of Samuel C. Hawkins, and Sarah J. (deceased). Mrs. Grimes departed this life September 18, 1873, a consistent member of the Baptist Church. Mr. Grimes was reared on a farm, and owns about 1,500 acres of land, 812 acres of which are in Greene County. When sixteen years of age, Mr. Grimes received $300, in gold from his father; and by means of in- dustry and careful management in his farming and stock-dealing has accumulated quite a handsome fortune, being considered one of the wealthiest men in Greene County.
C. C. HARRY, farmer, Jefferson, Penn., was born September 13, 1831, in the house where he and his family live in Morgan Township. Ile is a son of Jacob and Catharine Harry (nee Van Bus- kirk.) The former was a native of Chester and the latter of North- ampton County, Peun. They were married in Greene County, where they departed this life-Mr. Harry in 1834, and Mrs. Harry December 1, 1859. They were the parents of five children, of whom C. C. is the youngest. In 1857 Mr. Harry married Martha Hloulsworth, a native of Greene County, and daughter of Hugh C. and Isabella Houlsworth, deceased. By this marriage Mr. Harry is the father of four children, two of whom are living-Catharine, wife of Andrew Rich, and Belle. The deceased are Emma and James. Their mother died March 4, 1868. Mr. Harry afterwards married
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Elizabeth Bayard, October 11, 1877; she was born in Whiteley Town- ship, November 26, 1844, and is a daughter of John S. and Malinda Bayard (nee Leonard). They were natives of this county, where they remained until Mrs. Bayard's death, March 26, 1883. Mr. Bayard is still living. Mr. and Mrs. Harry are the parents of two children -Charles C. and John B. Mr. Harry has been very successful in his farming and stoek-dealing, and owns 325 acres of excellent land. He is a members of the I. O. O. F. Mrs. Harry belongs to the Presbyterian Church, of which the deceased wife was also a devoted member.
WILLIAM HATFIELD, farmer, Morgan Township, Penn., was born in Whiteley Township, this county, February 4, 1848 HIis parents, George W. and Mary (Richie) Hatfield, are both living and reside in Whiteley Township. February 8, 1872, William Hatfield married Mary J. McClure, a native of Dunkard Township. Mrs. HIatfield was born September 2, 1843, and is a daughter of James and Susan (Brown) McClure. Mr. McClure died August 8, 1886; his widow is still living. Mr. and Mrs. Hatfield are the parents of two children -- Ida L., born March 9, 1873, and Sudie M., born July 24, 1876. Mr. Hatfield was reared on a farm, and has been engaged in farming and stock-dealing through life. He owns about 163 acres of land where he and his family reside. Mr. Hatfield has been greatly prospered in his business, and is one of the leading citizens in his community. Mrs. Hatfield is a faithful member of the Baptist Church.
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JOIIN C. HAWKINS, farmer, Zollarsville, Penn., was born in Greene County, Penn., December 15, 1825, in the house now oe- eupied by himself and family. He is a son of Richard and Cynthia Hawkins (nee Crawford). His father was born in Maryland, and his mother in Fayette County, Penn. They were married in Washington County where they remained until 1814, at which time they moved to Greene County and remained until their death. Mrs. Hawkins departed this life in July 1845, and her husband February 6. 1856. They were the parents of eleven children, four of whom are living. June 7, 1882, John C. Hawkins married Elizabeth McMur- ray, who was born in Washington County, December 5, 1846. She is a daughter of James and Catharine (Whitely) MeMurray. Her father was a native of Ireland, and her mother was born in Alle- gheny County, Penn., where they remained a few years, then moved to Washington County. Here Mrs. McMurray died November 26, 1866, and Mr. MeMurray, March 17, 1875. Mr. Hawkins has been engaged in farming and stock-dealing through life. Ilis farm in Morgan Township contains about 289 acres of land in a high state of cultivation. Mr. and Mrs. Hawkins are consistent members of the Baptist Church.
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R. C. HAWKINS, farmer and stock-dealer, Jefferson, Penn .; was born in Morgan Township, this county, November 14, 1814. He is a son of Richard and Cynthia (Crawford) Hawkins. The former was born in Maryland and the latter in Fayette County, Penn. They were united in marriage in Washington County, where they remained a few years then moved to Greene County and spent the rest of their lives. Mrs. Cynthia Hawkins departed this life in July 1845, and Mr. Hawkins in February, 1856. The subject of this sketch was united in marriage November 25, 1841, with Emeline Wise, who was born in Washington County, November 28, 1820. Iler parents were Frederick and Elizabeth (Burson) Wise, native of Washington and Greene counties, respectively. They were married in Greene County, remained a short time, then moved to Washing- ton County where Mr. Wise died in 1877, and Mrs. Wise in 1881. Mr. and Mrs. Hawkins are the parents of nine children, of whom seven are now living: Joseph W., Maggie V., wife of William C. Bailey; Thomas, Clara E., wife of William Bodley; William B., Tressa, wife of Charles T. Harvey, and Samuel C. The deceased are Frederick W. and James F. Mr. Hawkins was reared on a farm and has been engaged in farming and stock-dealing all his life. Hc owns the fine farm of 280 acres where he and his family reside. Mr. and Mrs. Hawkins are faithful members of the Cumberland Presby- terian Church.
J. F. HAWKINS, deceased, was born in Morgan Township, Greene County, Pennsylvania, April 13, 1845, and died May 1, 1888. He was a son of Richard C. and Emeline (Wise) Hawkins. IIis father is a native of this county, and his mother of Washing- ton County, Penn., where they were married. They subsequently removed to Morgan Township, Greene County, where they still re- side. J. F. is the third of their large family, and was united in marriage, March 3, 1870, with Anna E. Greenlee. Mrs. Hawkins was born in Morgan Township, September 10, 1846. She is a daughter of Jacob and Mary (Spencer) Greenlee, natives of Wash- ington and Greene counties, respectively. They were married in Greene County, where they remained until Mr. Greenlee's death, August 20, 1887; his widow survives him. To Mr. and Mrs. Haw- kins were born seven children, five of whom are living-Walter R., F. Bernice, Wilber J., Emma M. and Edna B. Warren K. and an
infant are deceased. Mr. Hawkins was reared on a farm. Like his ancestors, he made farming and stock-dealing the busines of his life, owning at the time of his death 200 acres of well improved land where his family now reside. Mrs. Hawkins and W. R. are con- sistent members of the Baptist Church.
THOMAS J. HOLDER, farmer, P. O. Clarksville, was born in Greene County, Penn., July 27, 1827. Ile is a son of Abraham and
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Jane (Cree) Holder. The former was born in Virginia and the latter in Greene County, Pennsylvania, where they settled after marriage and remained until their deatlı. Mr. Abraham Holder died Jan- uary 9, 1846, and his wife in 1866. They were the parents of seven children, four of whom are living. In 1851 Thomas J. Holder mar- ried Malinda Cox, who was born in Washington County, Penn., in 1831. Her parents, Andrew and Margaret (Hupp) Cox, were natives of Washington County, where they remained until the death of Mr. Cox. His widow is still living. To Mr. and Mrs. Holder have been born twelve children-Lebenas P., Margaret J., Calvin, Josephus, Permelia, Emma, L. Dora, Lizzie, Elmer, Laura, Charlie and Will- iam. Although a farmer by occupation, Mr. Holder is also quite a genius in his way, and can accomplish almost any kind of work he undertakes. Ile owns 131 acres of land, on which are good substantial buildings. He has filled the office of auditor of his town- ship, has served as school directors, and is also a member of the Masonic fraternity.
O. C. HORNER, farmer, Clarksville, Penn., was born in Fayette County, Penn., March 15, 1839. He is a son of Hiram and Malinda (Reynolds) Horner, the former a native of Fayette County, and the latter of Greene. They were married in this county, but made their home in Fayette until Mr. ILorner's death, which occurred in No- vember, 1874. His widow is still living and resides on the old home farm. They were the parents of five children, of whom O. C. is the oldest living. He was united in marriage, October 15, 1864, with Amy Cox, born in Jefferson Township, January 2, 1843. Her par- ents, Christopher and Mary (Rush) Cox, were natives of this county, where they were married and remained through life. Mrs. Cox died in 1857, and her husband in 1861. Of their ten children, three are now living. Mr. and Mrs. Horner are the parents of eight children -James L., Sarah F., Anna M., Cora B., Hiram C., Emma A., William and Oliver G. Mr. Horner was reared on a farm, and makes a business of farming and stock-raising. He owns 170 acres of land where he and family reside. Mrs. Horner is a devoted member of the Disciple Church.
HENRY KEYS, farmer, P. O. Castile, was born in Morgan Township, Greene County, Penn., June 10, 1837. His parents were David and Mary Keys (nee MeGinnis). The former was a native of Washington County, and the latter of Greene County. After mar- riage they settled in Washington County and remained a few years, afterwards removing to Morgan Township, Greene County, where they spent the remainder of their lives. David Keys departed this life in August, 1872, and his widow in August, 1884. They were the parents of ten children, six of whom are living. On January 14, 1875, Henry Keys was united in marriage with Amelia Litzenburg,
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who was born in Morgan Township November 14, 1854. Mr. and Mrs. Keys have an interesting family of children-John R., Mary O., Wesley II., Priscilla R. and George W. Mr. Keys devotes his time principally to farming, and owns 104 acres of fine land where he and family now reside. Ile enlisted in behalf of his coun- try's cause, in Company F, One Hundred and Fourth Illinois, and served one year. Mr. and Mrs. Keys are faithful members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
SAMUEL LEWIS, farmer, Castile, Penn., was born on the farm where he and family reside in Morgan Township, this county. Ilis parents were John and Hannah (Arnold) Lewis, who spent all their lives on the farm now occupied by their son. Seven of their nine children survive them. In 1854 Samuel married Martha Blackledge (nee Sharpnaek). Her parents were natives of Greene County. Her father was born October 15, 1797, and her mother February 14, 1801. After marriage they settled in Jefferson Township and remained until their death. Mr. Blackledge died November 5, 1870, and his widow April 11, 1876. To. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis have been born six chil- dren, three living-Stiers, Margaret and Levi. The deceased are- Mary M., John and Ellsworth. Their mother departed this life in 1863. Mr. Lewis is a farmer by occupation, and owns 325 acres of excellent land. In addition to the care of his land, he has also de- voted considerable time to the raising of stock, and is one of the most prosperous citizens of his township.
SAMUEL MONTGOMERY, farmer, P. O. Lippincott, Penn., is a descendant of one of the old families of Greene County, and was born in Morgan Township, July 17, 1835. He is a son of Hugh and Priscilla (Hoge) Montgomery. His father was a native of Maryland and when but a child came with his parents to Greene County, Penn., where they were united in marriage. They remained in this county until Mr. Montgomery's death, which occurred in 1882. His widow survives him. Mr. Samuel Montgomery was twice married, his first wife being Mary Stentz, a native of Fayette County, and daughter of Thomas Stentz. By this marriage there are two children-Charles, and Anna, who is the wife of Nelson Goslin. Mrs. Montgomery died September 28, 1869. After her death, March 5, 1870, Mr. Mont- gomery married Cyrene Davis (nee Dales), who was born in Wash- ington County January 16, 1837. They are the parents of five children-Mary E., Priscilla, Lizzie, Hugh and John. Mr. Mont- gomery was raised on a farm and received many instructions from his father in the art of husbandry. He owns 130 acres of land where he and family reside. He filled the office of auditor of the county one term. Ile is a member of the Masonic fraternity. Mrs. Montgomery belongs to the Baptist Church, of which the deceased wife was also a devoted member.
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