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HOBSON, EDWARD B. asst. cashier, Carrollton bank. Mr. Hobson was born in 1843, on the old farm homestead of his father, Dr. John Hobson, situated near Carrollton. At the age of six his parents located near Alton, where farm property was purchased. Here a residence was made from 1849 until l855, when the family settled near the village of Buckin, on the Grafton road, where farm property was purchased. Here were passed the last days of Dr. John Hobson, a most worthy gentleman of wealth, whose memory is cherished by many residents of Greene County. The family now consisted of Mrs. Hobson and Edward, an only child. Mrs. H. having relatives at Carrollton, now decided to make her home there, where she now resides. Edward received his preliminary education at Carrollton, which was afterward brought to completion at Shurtleff College, situated at Upper Alton. In 1864, he began the study of medicine under Dr. Armstrong, of Carrollton, in 1867 graduating from Rush Medical College, Chicago. Returning to Carrollton, he entered into the drug business with A. H. Donahue. Two years later the firm disposed of their interest to Fry & Armstrong. Dr. Hobson now turned his attention to farming in Montgomery county, where he owns 1,000 acres, a magnificent property. In 1868, he was united in marriage to Miss Emma Elliott, daughter of Robert Elliot; there are two children: Mary E. and Adele W. During the present year Mr. Hobson became identified with the Carrollton bank, one of the safest institutions in this county.