His parents came from Virginia after 1840 and were in Illinois by 1844. In 1850 they were living on a farm worth $500 in Crawford County. In 1860, they were in the South Division, Big Spring Township, of Shelby County, Illinois. Their farm was worth $3000 and personal property was $300. William married Laura E Penn in Cole County, Illinois, 11 December 1879. In June of 1880, he was living with his family on a farm in Spring Point, Cumberland County, Illinois. Three daughters were born before his death, Grace, Oma, and Cora.
His parents came from Virginia after 1840 and were in Illinois by 1844. In 1850 they were living on a farm worth $500 in Crawford County. In 1860, they were in the South Division, Big Spring Township, of Shelby County, Illinois. Their farm was worth $3000 and personal property was $300. William married Laura E Penn in Cole County, Illinois, 11 December 1879. In June of 1880, he was living with his family on a farm in Spring Point, Cumberland County, Illinois. Three daughters were born before his death, Grace, Oma, and Cora.
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