John Brady, Jr., is the son of John and Eliza Brady, was born in Green county, Ohio, in 1838. He came with his parents to Mercer county in 1842. He received no educational training beyond the district school. He was reared to the business of . farming, which pursuit lie has followed for a livelihood.

In 1862. lie enlisted in company D, 83(1 Ill. Vol., and served till July. 1565, making his term of service two years and eleven months. IIe was with the army of the Cumberland, in the second battle fought at Fort Donelson, and at Franklin, and Lawrenceburg. The remainder of the time he was kept chasing guerrillas. At Fort Donelson he was wounded.

He was married in 1861 to Martha C. Gibson, daughter of George and Isreal Gibson, the former a native of Tennessee, the latter of Ohio. They were among the first to locate in Warren county, Illinois, in 1832. The indians had not quit the country. Among the slain by the Indians of Warren county was a brother to George Gibson. They were mem­ bers of the Associate Presbyterian church. John Brady has four children : William, George P.. Harry (deceased). and Mary: They hold letters of membership in the Presbyterian church.

He has a well improved farm of 160 acres, and keeps a good grade of farm stock. He held the office of township clerk for several years, and is now commissioner of public highways. In politics he is a republican.

 

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