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ALEXANDER CALHOUN farmer, P. O. Elizabeth, a son of John and Margaret Calhoun, was born on the farm he now owns, in Lincoln (then Elizabeth) township, in 1839. His grandfather, Adly Calhoun, a native of Ireland, emigrated to Pennsylvania, and about the year 1775 settled in Elizabeth township. He took out a patent for a large tract of land, and lived thereon until his death. His children were Jane, Nancy, Mary, Margaret and John. John was reared and educated in Elizabeth township; married Margaret Calhoun, a second cousin, and to them were born eight children: Adly, Mary A., John, Nancy and James (deceased), and Thomas, Moses and Alexander (living). Alexander was reared at home, and received his education in the schools of the county. In 1862 he married Sarah, daughter of Francis McClure, of Elizabeth township, located on the old family homestead and engaged in farming. They reared a family of five children: John Francis, Edward Alexander, Robert Calvin, Joseph Walter and Sarah Bell. Mr. Calhoun has been officially identified with Lincoln township since its formation from Elizabeth township, and has been secretary of the school board for twenty years. He is a democrat. He and Mrs. Calhoun are members of the Presbyterian Church of Elizabeth.