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T. A. ROGERS, farm and stock; P. O. Covell; was born July 1, 1828, in Perry Co., Penn., and remained there engaged in farming and working at barking for tanners until 20 years old; his parents were poor, and he was compelled to work by the month at $4 to $6 per month; in 1847, they came to Peoria Co., Ill.; when the family landed at Peoria, they had not one cent; Mr. Rogers was engaged for a time in rafting timber and managing a saw-mill at Peoria for four years; the family moved to a farm in Peoria Co., renting of Charles Denton for four years. In 1855, was married to Elizabeth M. Shrade, born in Perry Co., Penn.; after marriage, they settled on the Sholty farm for one winter; in spring of 1856, they settled the present farm of 160 acres, which they have obtained by their own efforts; has made improvements by tiling and buildings, making a most beautiful and productive farm. Has held offices connected with schools, and Commissioner; is now on his fifth term of the Patron’s Fire Insurance Co., of Stanford, as Director and Treasurer. He and his wife belong to M. E. Church at Covell; he is Trustee and Steward; has five children, viz., Maggie, Mary B., Stephen A. D., Nettie, Arthur.