The parental family was a large one, comprising twelve children. Those now living are, John, a resident of Greene County, Ind.; Andrew, of whom we write; Ann, whose home is in the Buckeye State; Catherine, wife of Thompson Patterson, living in Warren County, Iowa; Jacob, a resident in Ohio; Abram, living in Coshocton County, Ohio, and George L., of Peoria County, Ill.

The gentleman of whom we write was reared to manhood in his native county, bred partly to farm pursuits and partly to the trade of a carpenter, his father before him having been a mechanic. He received his education in the early subscription schools of Ohio, and although his advantages were not of the best he has endeavored to keep posted regarding the general topics of interest and while mainly self-educated, is well informed and intelligent. About 1847 he went to Ohio County, W. Va., where he worked as a farm hand three years. He then rented land five years.

On December 24, 1847, Mr. Weatherwax was married to Miss Sarah A. McGlothlin, of the county in which he located, who has borne him two children, Susan and George W., the former now deceased. The paternal ancestors of Mrs. Weatherwax are said to have been Irish. To her parents were born four children. Jane is now the widow of Joseph Buchanan, living in Virginia; Ezekiel lives in the same State, and so also does Emily, wife of James Nickerson.

In 1856, Mr. Weatherwax removed with his family to Peoria County, Ill., where for a time he operated rented land, finally purchasing that on which he now resides, owning all told one hundred and sixty acres. The farm was new and in poor condition, but by dint of perservering energy and

good management it was gradually brought to a condition equal to that of other well-improved farms in the township. Mr. and Mrs. Weatherwax have a clear understanding of what is embraced in pioneer life and looking back to their earliest hardships and toils, rejoice in their present peace and plenty and the beautiful appearance of the country round about them.

Mr. Weatherwax is independent in politics, voting for the principles and the man, not the party. He can always be counted upon when movements for the public good are on foot, being anxious to have future generations enjoy every possible opportunity for comfort and improvement.

He is well known and esteemed in his locality, and the estimable woman whose wise counsel and loving assistance have been his for years, has likewise many friends.

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