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JEREMIAH PEARSON, farmer; P. O. Covington; was born in this township in 1840; his ancestors came from South Carolina, and were early pioneers of this county; his father, Elisha P., was born in Newberry District, S. C., about 1804, and was brought to this county by his parents when an infant; they located near Tippecanoe, in Monroe Township; quite early, he moved to this township and entered the southwest quarter of Sec. 3, Range 4; he passed the latter part of his life with his son Jeremiah, his death occurring about two years ago. He was married to Julia Ann Van Horn, of this county; she was born in 1816, her father dying when she was but a child; she was reared by Enoch Pearson, of Monroe Township, and still survives. Elisha P. had a family of four sons and two daughters, a son and daughter of whom have died. The subject of this sketch is next to the oldest child; his early life was passed upon the farm, and his early education was much limited; he has followed farming as his life pursuit; he moved to his present place, consisting of 82 acres, about three years ago. His political views are found in the Democratic party. He has been twice married; first, in 1863, to Mary, daughter of Miles Coats; she died about eleven years ago, leaving two sons; he was married the second time, to Marietta Shephard; they have had five children, one deceased.