Justus H. Ware (1834 – )

“Justus H. WARE, farmer, P. O. Butler, was born at Ware’s Grove, near Butler, Montgomery Co., Ill., July 11, 1834; son of Benjamin and Sarah (SLAYBACK) WARE, he born at Gilsum, Cheshire Co., N. H., May 27, 1796, a farmer … Continue reading

Jerome W. Kendrick (1844 – )

”JEROME W. KENDRICK, an early pioneer of Sumner County, pre-empted in 1876, the northwest quarter of section 22, in what is now Jackson Township, and taking up his abode thereon, has continued to live there. He settled upon a tract … Continue reading

The Wares of Ware’s Grove in Butler Grove Township, Illinois

”THE WARES. Every family of many members is characterized by certain traits of character and conduct, easily discernible by those who know them, in whatever condition of life they may be found. Without attempting to describe these characteristics, those of … Continue reading