S.
L. EGBERT, farmer, post-office Sandy Lake, was born September 2, 1852,
in Mercer County, to Justice and Eliza A. (Hunter) Egbert, both of whom
were born in Sandy Lake Township. He died July 12, 1880, and his widow
survives him. By this marriage there were seven children: Joseph;
Margaret, married Isaac Dight, who lives near Sheakleyville; S. L.,
Rhodan, Frank, Anglice and Warren. The father was a Democrat. Our
subject was educated at the common schools, and always farmed. He was
married September 5, 1878, to Jennie, daughter of Rev. William
Thompson, of Lake Township, and by this marriage they have had two
children: Anna M., born July 6, 1883, and Joseph, born July 12, 1886.
Our subject settled on a farm of 122 acres, where he still lives. He is
a member of the K. & L. H., also of the Cumberland Presbyterian
Church of Sandy Lake. Politically he is a
Democrat.
History of Mercer County, 1888, pages 1052
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