. American bee journal. Bee culture; Bees. 490 AMERICAN BEE '?^^^^^ In order that our " album volumes " of the American Bee Journal this year may be as complete as possible, and especially contain the pictures and life sketches of those answering Queries, it is necessary to repeat the biographies of some who have before been presented in these columns within the past two or three years. But that will not make this department any the less interesting, as in cases where there is a seemingly needless repetition, the characters are so Interesting that n
. American bee journal. Bee culture; Bees. 490 AMERICAN BEE '?^^^^^ In order that our " album volumes " of the American Bee Journal this year may be as complete as possible, and especially contain the pictures and life sketches of those answering Queries, it is necessary to repeat the biographies of some who have before been presented in these columns within the past two or three years. But that will not make this department any the less interesting, as in cases where there is a seemingly needless repetition, the characters are so Interesting that no apology for their oft-appearing need be given. Among those thus presented have been Dr. Mason, G. M. Doolittle, Hon. Geo. E. Hilton, Hon. R. L. Taylor, and others— all grand, good men, whose biographies will ever bear repeating and their good examples all worthy of imitation. This week, then, we call attention to another, the Hon. J. M. Hambaugh, the wide-awake President of the Illinois Bee- Keepers' Association, and an ex-member of the Legislature of his native State. He has ever championed measures look- ing toward the advancement of the interest of bee-keepers, as well as the State at large. In him we have found a true friend, and are now glad to have the opportunity to express our respect and esteem for him. The subjoined account of his life, which was furnished by "A Friend," will be found entertaining, and, no doubt, very helpful : Hon. Jos. M. Hambaugh was born in Versailles,, Brown county. Ills., on July H), 184(), and with the exception of about one year spent in Keokuk, Iowa, and two years in Mt. Sterling, Ills., he has ever since resided on the old farm where his eyes first opened to the light of day. Part of this farm was pre- empted by his father, Hon. Stephen D. Hambaugh, in 1828, he being one of the first settlers of the country. Jos. M. is the youngest of seven chil- dren, and has two brothers and one sis- ter still living. He received only a commo
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