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JOHN PERRY, farmer and stock-dealer; P. O. Danvers; was born in Jessamine Co., Ky., Nov. 13, 1825. His early life was passed upon the farm, and his education was limited to a short attendance upon the common schools. His father came West to Illinois in 1836, and settled in what is now Dry Grove Township. John remained at home till he was 20 years of age, when he started in life for himself. He began working as a farm-hand at $10 per month, but soon rented and farmed for himself. In 1849, he purchased his first land, 160 acres, the south east quarter of Sec. 36, Danvers Township; here he made his farm and has since resided; this he has since increased by successive purchases, until he now owns 1,300 acres, valued at $70,000. He was married, in 1850, to Susanna Hiate, a native of Illinois; she died in April, 1870. He was again married, in 1872, to Mrs. Sarah M. Bethel, a native of Illinois; eight children were born from first wedlock, five daughters and three sons; from second marriage, he has three daughters. He deals quite extensively in horses, cattle and hogs, and very largely in sheep of a high grade. He has not sought political distinction, but has avoided office-holding. Has been School Director a number of terms.