Royal G. Crouch

Royal G. Crouch came to the township of Atkinson , where he is an agriculturist, in 1878. He has a farm of 160 acres on section 16, where he is pursuing his plans with the success his industry and good management deserve. He was born March 2, 1831, in the State of Vermont , and his property gives evidence that he has inherited the practical judgment and thrifty habits which characterize the stock in which he had his origin. When he reached the age of 20 he learned the trade of a brick and plaster mason. He served his apprenticeship in Rutland , Vt. , and after passing three years in that place he went to Troy , N. Y., and was occupied there one year in the same vocation. He came thence to Henry County and worked at the same business in Geneseo, where he operated as a contractor and took jobs. In the year 188 he bought a farm of 160 acres in Atkinson Township and has been a resident there since. He is a Republican in his political views.
   The marriage of Mr. Crouch and Mary E. Hunt was celebrated Jan., 1, 855. They have had five children. Mary Edna was born June 1, 1856; George H., Sept. 10, 1857; Herbert R., July 25, 1862; David W., April 8, 1859; Merritt G., Nov. 17, 1874. Mrs. Crouch was born in Vermont Oct. 15, 1835. She is a Congregationalist in religious views.
  

1885 Portrait & Biographical Album of Henry Co., Illinois   page 532

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