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WILLIAM W. IRWIN, farmer, post office Gamble’s, is a son of John and Ann (McConnell) Irwin, and was born in 1843 on the farm now owned by him. His grandfather was a native of Ireland, and came to this country, where John was born, and served in the war of 1812. William’s father was twice married, his first wife being Sarah La Fever, who was born in 1793, and died in 1832. John was born in 1788, and lived to be ninety-one years old. Their children were Harriet, Margaret, John Brady, Joseph L., Mary Catherine, Charity Elenor, Rebecca Ann, Martha Ann, Henry F. and Susanna. Ann (McConnell) Irwin was born in 1802, and lived to be eighty years old. Their children were Sarah Alice, Nancy D., Findley D., Loressa J., William W. and Anna A. The following are deceased: Charity, Rebecca, Catherine, Susan, Nancy D. and Henry F. Henry F., Findley D. and William W. served in the late war. Findley D. was wounded and taken prisoner. In 1873 William W. married Nora, daughter of John McHenry, whose parents were natives of this county. Their children are Frank W., Bert M., Henry F., John F., Anna B.. Marion P. and Maggie; the last named is deceased. The rest are still at home. Mr. and Mrs. Irwin are members of the U. P. Church; he is a republican.