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SAMUEL PERRY, farmer and stock-dealer; P. O. Danvers; was born in Jessamine Co., Ky., April 24, 1834; he is the son of John and Charity (Hayes) Perry. In 1836, his father came West to Illinois, and settled in McLean Co. Here, Samuel grew to manhood, with such experiences as are common to a farmer’s son; his education was limited to the common schools. He remained at home until he reached his majority, when he engaged to work for an older brother, at $20 per month. He has devoted his entire life, so far, to agricultural pursuits. He was married, in November, 1863, to Rebecca Hiatt, a native of Illinois; two children have been born to them, but death has deprived them of both. He owns 220 acres of land in Danvers and Dry Grove Townships, valued at $11,000. He handles considerable stock, in the way of cattle and hogs. Mr. Perry has never been an aspirant for official honors, and though once elected to office, paid his fine rather than serve. He is noted for his strict integrity and uprightness of life, and for his fair and honorable dealing with all men.