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Biography of John Finch

From HISTORY OF MADISON COUNTY
W. H. Beers [Chicago, 1883]


Page 970

JOHN FINCH, deceased, was born in Canaan Township January 20, 1816. In 1837, he married Emily Kilbury, who was born in this township July 20. 1816. They had a family of seven children, viz., Nancy, James E., Samantha, Sarah, T. M., Electa and Joshua D., all married and doing well. Mr. and Mrs. Finch were members of the M. E. Church. He was a Republican in politics a successful farmer an affectionate husband and a kind and indulgent father, respected by all who knew him. He started in life without means, and at the time of his death owned ninety-six acres of land. His widow resides with her daughter. Mrs. Manly Feese. The parents of both Mr. and Mrs. Finch were among the earliest settlers of this vicinity. His father came in 1800, and raised a family of ten children.



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