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JACKSON OLIVER, farmer, Sec. 19; P. O. Le Roy; born in Ross Co., Ohio, Feb. 13, 1817, his father, John Oliver, served in the war of 1812, after which he followed farming in Ohio until his death Feb. 12, 1852; he was born Nov. 28, 1773, in Ireland. The maiden name of Mrs. Oliver was Mary Beck; she was born Sept. 21, 1789, in Maryland, and died Sept. 13, 1852. Jackson Oliver emigrated to Illinois and located upon Sec. 19, Empire Township, McLean Co., in the fall of 1854; here he purchased 213 acres, to which he has since added by purchase until he now owns upward of six hundred acres, upon which he has good farm buildings; he erected his two-story brick residence in 1860, and. barn in 1870. Mr. Oliver was united in marriage with Clarissa Cutright Nov. 5, 1843; she was born in Ross Co., Ohio, May 19, 1821; seven children were the fruit of this union, viz., Henry, Sarah J. (deceased), Robert, Leroy P., Lewis D., John W., and one which died in infancy; they have also raised two orphans from infancy, one until 18 years of age, at which time she married; the other is now 10 years, and is being educated as one of their own children. Mrs. Oliver was daughter of William Cutright, who was born in Ohio July 18, 1791, where he died Nov. 10, 1846. Mrs. Cutright was born Jan. 25, 1782, in Virginia; she is now living with her daughter, Mrs. Oliver, and is in the 98th year of her age. Mr. Oliver has taken a deep interest in the cause of religion and education, having, with his wife, joined the C. P. Church in Le Roy in 1862, and has filled the office of School Director several years in the district where he lives.