H. W. Beckwith, History of Vermilion County (Chicago: H. H. Hill, 1879)

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Albert Voorhes, Fairmount, farmer, is a son of Andrew W. and Mary Voorhes, and was born in Washington county, Pennsylvania, on the 26th of December, 1833. He came to Edgar county, Illinois, in 1856, where he remained about three years. He then removed to Vermilion county, where he has made a permanent home. On the 2d of September, 1855, he was united in the bonds of matrimony with Miss Sarah J. Baker. She is a native of Washington county, Pennsylvania, and was born on the 19th of December, 1839. The result of their union is a family of seven children living, and one dead. The living are: Samuel W., C. L., Linie I., Dillie J., Florence B., Henry, Kimbrough E. Mr. Voorhes came to this country without any means, and by industry has provided a good home for his family. He and wife are members of the C. P. church.