<<<<<<<Samuel & Sophia HULL, page 617 Thomas HULL of Kinderhook, pages, 223,308,310,311,853,862,880 Mary Ann Humphery (Cunningham) pages 742, 743. Thanks for your time and help. Always Imo Greenwood>>>> ********************************* THOMAS HULL Pg 223 Listed in HISTORY OF PIKE CO. THOMAS HULL, a good farmer and remarkable for his active piety. ************************************* THOMAS HULL Pg 308 Listed in Chapter IX Important Labors of the Board of Supervisors Township Organization There were present at this meeting the following members: Montgomery Blair, Barry; Hazen Pressy, Washington; Archibald Brooks, Chambersburg; David Preble, Salem; Wilson Adams, Harding; Wm. Ross, Newburg; Thos HULL, Kinderhook (and many more names) ******************************* THOMAS HULL pg 310 SUPERVISORS 1850...................Thomas Hull, Kinderhook 1851...................Thomas Hull, Kinderhook Pg 311 1853..................Thomas Hull, Kinderhook ********************************* THOMAS HULL Pg 617 Residence sec. 29; P.O. Fish-Hook; is the son of Samuel and Sophia Hull, and was born in Ohio in 1830; received his education mostly in the common schools of his native State. In 1850 he married Elizabeth Bowman, who was born in 1830 in this county, and they have 8 children living. Mr. Hull is a farmer, and has been a resident of this country since 1845. In politics he is a Democrat, and both himself and wife are members of the United Brethren Church. He has been Justice of the Peace 10 or 11 years, Road Commissioner, Collector, School Director, Class-Leader and Sunday-school Superintendent. He is an industrious man, and has earned all he ever possessed. ************************************ THOMAS HULL Pg 853 Under KINDERHOOK TOWNSHIP Mr. Thomas Hull first lived in a house with no windows at all. The family would build a large fire and leave the door open. On one occasion the Indians came to the house of Mr. Hull, when Mrs. Hull was alone, begging for something to eat. Mrs. H., however, could not understand them and would not let them into the house. They pointed to some pumpkins, signifying their desire to have some of them. Of these she willingly gave them as many as they could carry. ****************************** CHARLES S. HULL pg 862-863 Deceased, was born in this tp. Jan. 26, 1843, the son of Thos. Hull, deceased, who came to Southern Illinois in 1822, and to this county in 1829. Charles was raised on a farm and educated in the public school; June 4, 1868, he married Louisa, daughter of Nathan H. Davis, near Griggsville. Mr. Hull was a farmer and stock-raiser, and resided on the old homestead until his death, which occurred Jan. 11, 1879, a zealous Methodist. Mr. and Mrs. Hull had 2 children, Mary A. and Sarah A. The Hull farm was one of the first farms settled and improved in this tp. Mrs. H. still resides there and carries on the farm. ************************** THOMAS HULL pg 880 Under Chapter XVIII..................POLITICAL ELECTION RETURNS Election Aug 3, 1846 Representatives.............Thomas Hull, Whig....1358 **************************** GEORGE CUNNINGHAM Pg 742-743 Farmer, sec. 8; P.O., Barry; was born in Fayette county, Penn., Aug. 9, 1809. In 1826 he began learning the tanner's trade, and in 1830 moved to Harrison county, O., where he started a tannery of his own and continued the business for 12 years. His grandfather, Barnett Cunningham, came from Scotland at a very early day. His father, Joseph H. Cunningham, was born in the house where the subject of this sketch was reared. In 1831 he married Mary Ann Humphrey, who died March 3, 1851, leaving 7 children. In April 30, 1878, he married Mrs. Elizabeth Hoyle, a native of Warren county, O., Born Feb. 16, 1836. Mr. C. has been School Director 9 years. In 1866 he came to this county and purchased the farm where he now resides. He is a member of the I. O. of O. F., and is the oldest member in the county. Politically, he is a staunch Democrat. **************************** Glenda