| Eli W. Lloyd, continued from page 1. pressed on to the gold regions of California. He operated in mining two years, and then went to San Francisco, where he engaged in the livery business. Two years later, in 1863, he returned to De Kalb County and located on 160 acres of land, which he purchased and where he has since operated as a farmer. He has 120 acres of his original purchase, and added to his estate until he is now the proprietor of 200 acres, in the best possible agricultural condition. Mr Lloyd was one of the first to consider the feasibility of a permanent settlement in Malta Township, and he has been active in general affairs since he has been one of its citizens. In addition to general farming he is largely interested in stock, and has home herds of cattle and hogs of excellent grades. Mr. Lloyd is an ardent Republican, and has officiated in the local offices of his township. He is united in marriage March 5, 1865, in Malta Township, to Kate Spickerman. Biography isn't totally online. |