Posted on: Knox Co. Il Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Il/Knox/827 Surname: HOUSH, MOWRY ------------------------- Some how my information on this family is not too accurate, and I was wondering if anyone can help me with a death date for Elizabeth MOWRY HOUSH, and the birth date of their daughter Jennie Pearl HOUSH. Link: My Anderson-Ransom Family URL: <http://members.tripod.com/murielc>

Housh, Andrew C. A dealer in stocks and notes, born in 1834 in Indiana. His parents were David and Elizabeth Housh, the former a native of Kentucky and the latter of Indiana. He received a common-school education, and his early life was passed on the farm. he was married to Miss A. E. OUDERKIRK on Nov. 11, 1857. They are the parents of two children. He removed from Indiana to Illinois. He has been Alderman for three years, Road Commissioner for nine years, and School Director for a long term of service. He is a Greenbacker. P.O. Maquon Housh,David A farmer, he was born in Bourbon County, Kentucky on July 25, 1800. When he was three years old his parents moved to the frontier north of the Ohio River and settled in the wilds of Indiana among the Indians, seldom seeing the face of whitemen. When the war of 1812 was declared the whites were compelled to move into forts where they livsed three years; during this time he witnessed the massacre of a settlement, and on Good Friday, 1812, another massacre (among the killed were several relatives) after which he and his brother took the forests hunting Indians. He heard the Great Chief Tecumseh make a speech before the battle of Tippecanoe, and thinks he was the finest orator he ever heard. In 1826 he married Elizabeth THORNBURG and again moved to the frontier, where he lived until 1836 when he moved to Knox County, Illinois and settled on the land in Haw Creek township, where he now lives.. Daniel Meek, John Dowdy and others were his first acquain- tances here. They were all fond of hunting and fine horses; quite a rivalry existed between them to see who could have the fastest horse. He laid out a mile track which became a great resort for patrons of the turf. He raises some fine blooded horses. In 1851, he engaged in milling and distilling businesses, and in 1854 in the milling trade. He cast his first vote for Jackson and has voted the Democratic ticket at every Pres- idential election since. His family consists of thirteen children. He has retired from all business save farming, and is now enjoying a ripe old age, honored and respected. Joan:o)

Mowrey, Manuel A farmer, P.O. Maquon, he is the son of John and Eleanor (BURTNETT) Mowrey, natives of Pennsylvania. He was born on May 16, 1831, in Knox County, Ohio. His early life was passed onthe farm, and he came to Knox County, Illinois in 1840. He was educated in the common schools. He married Cemitta E. COOK on march 5, 1851, and they are the parents of eight children, of whom six are living. They moved to Kansas in 1857, and returned to Knox County in 1861. He united with the Methodist Church in 1848, of which he is a Steward, Trustee and Class Leader. He was a soldier in Company F, Illinois Infantry. He is a Republican. (penciled under the biography is: Died August 22, 1915- Being a very old book, there is no way of telling who added this bit, or if it is correct) Joan :o)