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THOMAS H. SHORTHOSE, farmer and stock-dealer; P. O. Danvers; was born in Staffordshire, England, A. D. 1818; his early life was passed upon the farm, and his education derived from the common schools; in 1849, he, with his brothers John L. and Herbert, emigrated to America and first settled near Zanesville, Ohio, and engaged in farming; in the spring of 1852 he came West to Illinois, and was a resident of the village of Danvers about six months; in the fall of 1852, he purchased 136 acres of land about two and three-fourths miles southwest of the village; here he has since resided, engaged in agricultural pursuits and the rearing of stock; he at present owns 451 acres in McLean Co., finely improved, valued at $25,000; also 245 acres in Jasper Co., Mo. He was married, in 1852, to Rosanna Frazier, a native of Virginia; she died m October, 1876; four children were the fruits of this union — Ann E., Emma William, Bessie J.; of these, Ann E. and Bessie J. are deceased. He has held the office of Road Commissioner and School Director a number of terms. He deals quite extensively in fine cattle and a high grade of hogs; he has been very successful as a farmer, and through industry and energy has accumulated a large competency.