Biographies of Whiteside County, IL 1885
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Biographies Whiteside Co 1885 > Albert J. Glassburn

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25 Jul 2005

Source: Portrait & Biographical Album of Whiteside County, IL
Originally published 1885 Chapman Bros., Chicago, IL

Albert J. Glassburn, a farmer on section 5, Hahnaman Township, is a son of John and Jane (Fee) Glassburn, natives of Ohio. They had a family of six children, - David, John, Thomas, Albert J., Sally A. and Mary J. The subject of this sketch was born in Gallia Co., Ohio, Ssept. 26, 1842, attended the common school until about 18 years of age, and remained a resident of Ohio until 25 years ld, engaged in the vocation of agriculture. In the fall of 1867 he came to Whiteside County and purchased 120 acres of land in Hahnaman Township, where he erected good buildings and has since resided. He now owns 200 acres, about 150 of which is a state of good cultivation. He has a fine farm. Mr. Glassburn was married in Gallia Co., Ohio, Sept. 26, 1861 to Miss Mary., daughter of James P. and Rebecca (Mauck) Wood, her parents being natives of Ohio, and havingin their family seven children, viz: Irene, Mary J., Harrison, Lydia M., Jospeh M. James P. and Kate S. Mrs. G was born in Gallia Co., Ohio, April 29, 1842. Mr. and Mrs. Glassburn have had eight children, five of whom are living, namely: John P. Rebecca J., Ina I., Albert J., Jr., and William G. The deceased were named Effie M., Charles D. and Edward T. In his political principles he is identified as a Democrat, and in religion both himself and wife are members of the Baptist Church.

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