William and Margaret (Lake) Bishop, both natives of Virginia. They came to Ohio in 1821, and engaged in farming until 1833. They then removed to Illinois and located in Old Town Township, which remained their home during the lifetime of the, father, his death having occurred in 1855. Mr. Bishop at one time was an extensive land-holder, and purchased in all about 2,000 acres. He was one of the substantial and prosperous men of his community, and in all respects a useful citizen. The mother of Mrs. Ayers, after the death of her husband, removed to Bloomington, where she now lives at the advanced age of eighty-three years. The parental family of eight children are all living, and were named Harvey, Henry, Samuel, George, William, Elizabeth (Mrs. Roop), Susan (Mrs. Rayburn),and Sarah B.
William and Margaret (Lake) Bishop, both natives of Virginia. They came to Ohio in 1821, and engaged in farming until 1833. They then removed to Illinois and located in Old Town Township, which remained their home during the lifetime of the, father, his death having occurred in 1855. Mr. Bishop at one time was an extensive land-holder, and purchased in all about 2,000 acres. He was one of the substantial and prosperous men of his community, and in all respects a useful citizen. The mother of Mrs. Ayers, after the death of her husband, removed to Bloomington, where she now lives at the advanced age of eighty-three years. The parental family of eight children are all living, and were named Harvey, Henry, Samuel, George, William, Elizabeth (Mrs. Roop), Susan (Mrs. Rayburn),and Sarah B.
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