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CLEMENT PASSWATER, farmer and stock-raiser; P. O. Heyworth; was born on his father’s farm, in Hamilton Co., Ohio, March 17, 1825, where he lived five years, when, with his parents, he came to Illinois, and settled at the west end of Randolph’s Grove; this was in May 16, 1830; he lived with his parents until June 1, 1848, when he married Miss Rebecca Yocom, of Kentucky. After his marriage, he began business on his own account, working part of his father’s farm, his wife remaining at her home in Sangamon Co., which place he also made his home. In the spring of 1849, he settled on eighty acres that he and his brother had bought previously, and on which he lived until 1867, when he came to his present place, and has lived here since. He is no office-seeker, and has held no office except connected with the schools. By his marriage he has had seven children, six living — Emily J., Stephen H., William F., Enoch D., James C. and John L.; Mary C. died.