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E. C. SUMMERS, farmer and stock-raiser; P. O. Burr Oaks; was born Feb. 23, 1837, in Darke Co., Ohio, on a farm; remained there until 8 years old, when he went with his father to Whiteside Co., Ill.; remaining there one year, he returned to Darke Co., Ohio, remaining there three years; in 1846, he moved to Jasper Co., Ind., engaging in farming with his father for two years; from thence to Shelby Co., Ill., where he engaged in farming for one year; his next move was to Tazewell Co., Ill., and tilled the soil until 1861, when he moved to the southwestern part of McLean Co.; he now lives on a beautiful farm in Anchor Township, of 280 acres. His first marriage to Mary J. Paugh occurred in 1858; they had four children — Harry, Lawson, Clara and Charles. On the 22d of March, 1872, his first wife died: he was married the second time to Maggie Perry, of Ohio. He has held offices connected with the schools, and is at present Supervisor of Anchor Township. In 1862, he enlisted in Co. F, 106th I. V. I., and was in the war three years.