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S. L. Egbert


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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