Jacob Cosner

  Jacob Cosner, farmer, section 11, Burns Township , was born in Coshocton Co., Ohio , Sept. 11, 1809 . There he lived until 1838, when he came to Henry County and located in Wethersfield Township , being among the very earliest pioneers to locate in Henry County . He remained there but three years, for in 1841 we find him tilling the soil in Burns Township , Here he owns 162 acres of land.

   Mr. Cosner was married in Wethersfield Township , Feb. 5, 1841 , to Sarah Leonard, daughter of Samuel and Phebe Leonard. She was born in Pennsylvania , Jan. 6, 1820 . Ten children were born to them, four of whom survived. These are well known in the community where they reside. The living are William H., whose sketch is given in this volume; Abraham S., Amanda B., and Francis M. Amanda is the wife of Lewis E. Wilhelm, of Burns Township . The deceased members of the family are Sylvester R., Benton B., Sarah S., Mathew P., Ruea R. and Cynthia M.

   Mr. Cosner was Postmaster at Burns postoffice for seven years, and Road Commissioner six years, and has served as School Director. Since he voted for General Jackson he has ever been a Democrat.

1885 Portrait & Biographical Album of Henry Co., Illinois page 516

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