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LANDISS, WILLIAM H. farmer, Sec. 17, P.O. Carrollton. The subject of this sketch was born in Bedford County, Tenn., March 19, 1812; was the son of Isaac and Esther Landiss; her maiden name was King; there were nine children of the family, William being the eldest; at an early age his parents removed to Indiana—it was then a wilderness; his educational advantages were very poor indeed; his father first located in Crawford County, where he first opened a store there, and was doing well, when he was robbed by a band of organized robbers; went then to Washington County, where he was compelled to resort to manual labor to obtain a living. In the year 1827 he emigrated to this State, and located in this county, and on the very same land now occupied by William; first located land, 80 acres, by borrowing the money, paying 25 per cent, interest; was engaged in teaching for three or four years, then turned his attention to farming, which he followed until he moved to Carrollton, where he remained until his death, which occurred in 1857, he being 79 years old; he had during his life been engaged as minister on local work, being a Methodist in belief. The subject of this sketch remained under the parental roof until he attained his 26th year; during this time learned the carpenter’s trade; in May, 1838, was married to Serepta Crane; she died sixteen months afterward, leaving no issue; moved to Macoupin County after his marriage, where he engaged in the manufacture of cabinet ware; remained there about two years; was married second time to Jane McEuen; she was born in St. John’s, N. B.; her father was a “Briton,” and was a Secretary of the Navy Department in revolutionary times. Their marriage was celebrated June 14, 1840; she died fourteen months afterward; was married the third time to Mary Alverson, native of Kentucky; they have had nine children: Sereptha J., now the wife of James Seely; Catharine S., now the wife of James Fuller; Joanna, now the wife of Nort Sanders; Frances, now the wife of James Smith; Isaac, now at home; Ella, now at home; Minnie, now at home; Effie, now at home; William, now at home.