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They were married by Jeriel Root, L.M.. They lived in North Hampton precinct, Peoria Co., Illinois at time of 1840 census. At time 1856 agricultural census they were in Leroy Twnshp, Benton Co., Iowa. They came to Benton Co, Iowa in 1854.
28. Erastus Root
He was living with sister Ann Eliza Nurrs at time of 1910 census in LaPrairie, Marshall Co, Illinois.
They are living in LaPrairie twp, Marshall Co, Illinois at time of 1880 census.
6. Lucas Root
According to Chillicothe Bulletin he moved to Ross County, Ohio in 1817 and to Northampton, Illinois in 1830.
11. Alfred Root
They were living in Chenoa, McLean Co, Illinois at time of 1880 census.
Obituary found on internet at:: www.piperspages.com/marshall/MarshObits2.html
Timothy Atwood
November 13, 1902
Taken From the Henry RepublicanThis Illinois veteran was buried at Galva Tuesday, Spencer Ketchum, a son-in-law, attending the funeral from this city. Cyrus and Perry Root and wives were also at the funeral, both of whom were brothers of Mrs. Alwood, who survives with the son Jeriel, who resides at Mt. Vernon, Iowa and William, who resides at Galesburg.
Timothy and William Atwood were early settlers of Marshall county. Timothy locating in Whitefield after his marriage to a Miss Root of La Prairie township, on the farm now owned by W. R. Brokaw. He was a prominent citizen, justice, town treasurer, a man of sterling worth and integrity.
Some 25 years ago he moved to Galva, and embarked in the grocery business, which he conducted many years. He was also magistrate for a number of years. A few years ago he moved to Mr. Vernon, where he died. His age was 87.
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