Portrait and biographical record of Iroquois County, Illinois, containing biographical sketches of prominent and representative . I StC^-^^^^ ^T^aAu^ LIBRARY UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS URBANA K)RTRAIT AND BIOGKAPHICAL RECORD. 513 Thomas was formerly Mrs. Nancy Peyton. Theirweddinj? was celebrated in June, 1875. Our subject has spent the greater part of hislife in farming, but from 1852 until 1858 lie en-gaged lu the milling business in Milford. He thenreturned to the old homestead and engaged inagricultural pursuits for some time longer, but isnow (luietly living a retired life in Milfo


Portrait and biographical record of Iroquois County, Illinois, containing biographical sketches of prominent and representative . I StC^-^^^^ ^T^aAu^ LIBRARY UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS URBANA K)RTRAIT AND BIOGKAPHICAL RECORD. 513 Thomas was formerly Mrs. Nancy Peyton. Theirweddinj? was celebrated in June, 1875. Our subject has spent the greater part of hislife in farming, but from 1852 until 1858 lie en-gaged lu the milling business in Milford. He thenreturned to the old homestead and engaged inagricultural pursuits for some time longer, but isnow (luietly living a retired life in Milford, rest-ing in the enjoyment of the fruits of his formertoil. In politics, he is a supporter of Republicanprinciples, and has held several public offices, theduties of which he discharged with promptnessand fidelity. Socially, he is a member of MilfordLodge No. 158, A. F. & A. M. As before stated,few have longer been residents of Iroquois Countythan Mr. Thomas. He is alike held in high regardby young and old, rich and poor, and we takepleasure iu presenting to our readers the liferecord of this honored i)i(>neer. ,^^ AMUEL WAR


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