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 ALPH JEFFRIS, a resident of Pleasant
Grove, is one of the rising young men of
Coles County, and the son of one of its
pioneers. He was born Jan. 30, 1860, in
Coles County, and is the son of John and Mary
(Vandeveer) Jeffris. John Jeffris was born in
Coles County, Jan. 6, 1831, and is the son of
Thomas and Patsey (Shelton) Jeffris. He was
reared on his father’s farm, enjoying such privileges
as the pioneer days offered, and in the spring of
1859, was united in marriage with Miss Mary Vandeveer. She was born March 1, 1836, in Orange
County, Ind., and is the daughter of Lovel and
Mary Vandeveer. After his marriage, Mr. Jeffris settled on the place where he now resides, on section 10, Pleasant Grove Township. His estate contains over 320 acres of valuable land all of which is well improved. He carries on an extensive farming business, giving special attention to stock-raising. Mr. and Mrs. John Jeffris have a family of five children: Ralph; Bell, the wife of William Walker; Herschel, Isaac and Abbie; Isaac married Miss Alice McCartney, and lives in Kansas. Mr. Jeffris is a Democrat in politics, and has served as School Director. Ralph Jeffris passed his boyhood and youth at home, receiving in the meantime, an excellent education at the common schools and at Lee’s Academy. Jan. 17, 1882, he was married to Miss Martha E. Anderson. She is the daughter of James and Lucinda Anderson, and was born in Coles County, Jan. 28, 1863. After his marriage, he located on section 15, Pleasant Grove Township, where he now resides. His estate contains 100 acres of valuable land. Mr. Jeffris is an active, enterprising young man, being interested in the public affairs of the community, and has already served as Supervisor, Collector and School Treasurer. His wife and himself are both members of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. They have two beautiful children Stella and Roscoe. In politics, Mr. J. is a Republican. |
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