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WHITEHEAD, WILLIAM, far., Sec. 4; P. O. Denmark; was born in Butler Co., Ohio, April 23, 1819; when 8 years of age, his parents removed to Dearborn Co., Ind., where he remained until 19; thence to Cincinnati, Ohio, where he engaged in draying; this he followed for seven years; then returned to Indiana, and worked at the cooper’s trade, at which he had previously served an apprenticeship; continued in this for four years; then engaged in farming. In the year 1845, he married Susan A. Lawrence, who was born in Dearborn Co., Ind., April 23, 1828; in 1872, they came to Lee Co., and settled at their present residence, where he owns 64 acres of land, valued at $45 per acre. In August, 1874, his wife died, leaving three children — Mary E., born in Dearborn Co., Ind., Sept. 2, 1847, the wife of Benjamin Taylor, of this township; Martha, born Feb. 13, 1853, wife of George Keutch, of this township; Priscilla, born Jan. 23, 1856. Republican; a member of the United Brethren Church, formerly a Class-Leader; his wife was a life-long member of the same Church.