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 RS. HANNAH DUTRO, widow of George
W. Dutro, occupies a fine homestead on section 29, in Ashmore Township, which was
built up by the industry and thrift of her
late lamented husband. Mr. Dutro was a native of
Ohio, born April 24, 1836, and was the son of
Reuben and Maria (Neff) Dutro, natives of Maryland, and of German descent. Mr. Dutro spent
his childhood and youth in his native State under
the careful training of his excellent parents, and
became fully acquainted with the employments of
farm life. After reaching manhood he was united
in marriage with Miss Hannah Moore, April 15,
1858. They came to Illinois, and Mr. D. purchased 280 acres of land in Ashmore Township.
He afterward sold a quarter section of this so that
the home farm comprises now but 120 acres. Mr. Dutro proceeded with his farming operations in an intelligent and skillful manner, and by his upright and worthy life established himself in the confidence and esteem of all who knew him. He was a Class-Leader of the Methodist Episcopal Church for many years, and by his consistent Christian character adorned his profession, and was greatly beloved by the brethren. The death of Mr. Dutro, which occurred under very painful circumstances, took place on the 31st of October, 1884. The remains were interred in the cemetery at Ashmore, and followed to their last resting place by most of the people of that section, and who had held the deceased in universal respect. Mr. D. was an intelligent man, Republican in politics, and one who always took an interest in the welfare and prosperity of his fellow-men. Mrs. Hannah Dutro was born in Butler County. Ohio, April 10, 1838, and is the daughter of Levi and Abigail (Fleuner) Moore, natives of Pennsylvania, who died in their native State some years ago. The mother survived her husband about twenty years. The parental household included twelve children, who were carefully reared in the doctrines of the Methodist Episcopal Church, in which both parents were consistent members for many years, and of which Mrs. Dutro has been a member since early youth. The offspring of George W. and Hannah Dutro were as follows: Frank, the eldest, was born Jan. 23, 1859; Laura, Oct. 23, 1800; Emma, Dec. 24, 1864; Leonard, Dec. 24, 1869; Earnest, Sept. 26, 1873, and Hattie, June 1, 1875. All are at home, and members of the same church as their mother. |
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