Rositer Rudd, farmer, Sec. 24, P.O. Joliet; was born in Lafayette, Ind., Nov. 3, 1840; removed with his father’s family to Joliet Township, Will Co., Ill. when 1 year old; he worked upon his father’s farm until 24 years of age, when his father died and Mr. Rudd became the possessor of his present farm, which consists of sixty acres of well-improved land, valued at $50 per acre. Married Aug. 15 1860, Miss Jane Gregg; she was a native of Canada; they are the parents of five children—Luly, Fayty, Harriet, Freeman and Mansfield, all living; Mr. Rudd has filled the office of School Director for six years with entire satisfaction.113