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IRA ROWELL, farmer; P. O. Danvers; was born in Haverhill, N. H., May 20, 1831; his youth and early manhood was passed upon the farm; his education was confined to the common schools, and was somewhat limited even in that respect. By an extended course of reading, however, he has accumulated a vast fund of knowledge, and but few men are more thoroughly posted in ancient and modern history than Mr. Rowell. In 1849, the family came to Illinois, and settled in Dry Grove Township, McLean Co. At the age of 18 years, he began life for himself. On the death of his father, he returned to the old homestead, and cared for his widowed mother and the younger members of the family. He built his present residence in the spring of 1854, and it became at once headquarters for the family. He was married Nov. 10, 1869, to Lavinia Carlock, a native of Woodford Co., Ill.; she is the daughter of Abraham W. Carlock, familiarly known as the “Old Democrat;” three daughters bless and enliven their household — Lilly E., Laura B., Lulu J. Owns 120 acres valued at $7,200. Has held the office of School Trustee for the past twelve years; also those of Road Commissioner and School Director, each a number of terms.