James Fell

James Fell, who is farming on section 5, Burns Township , was born in Scotland , May 22, 1832 . When an ambitious young man of 20 years of age, he determined to come to the New World . After arriving on our shores he soon made his way to Stark Co., Ill. For four years he remained there, engaged in agricultural pursuits, when, in 1856, he came to Henry County and located in Cornwall Township . Here he remained for six years, when we again find him in Stark County . For two years he made that place his home, when he was again attracted to Cornwall , where he passed another two years. He then came to Burns Township , where he has since lived, and where he is the owner of 360 acres of land, all tillable. He has held several of the minor offices of the township, and is regarded as one of the solid, well-to-do men of Burns.

   Mr. Fell was married while living in Cornwall Township , to Miss Hattie Campbell, a lady of Scotch ancestry, and who was born in Ross Co., Ohio , Jan. 22, 1841 . Their marriage occurred on the 18 th of October, 1858 . James W., Walter A. and John C. are the names of their three children. Mrs. Fell is a member of the FreeWill Baptist Church , and politically Mr. Fell is a Republican.

 

1885 Portrait & Biographical Album of Henry County, Illinois page 526

 

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