In 1821, JACOB LINDER, with his family, among whom was Isham, now known as Isham Sr., settled on a tract of land, on section 15, where George L. Burruss now resides. Jacob afterward settled on the farm now owned by E. Twitchell, where he lived until his death. Jacob Linder was born near Abingdon, Va., and received the limited education afforded by the schools of that day. Attaining manhood, he immigrated to Anderson county, Tenn., where he was married to Dicy Woods, of North Carolina, in 1798. By this marriage there were eight children. In 1810 he came, with his family, to Illinois, locating in Madison County. During the war of 1812, he took an active part, enlisting in Capt. Moore's rangers. In 1821, he sold out and came here, as above stated. He died here, full of years. Isham Linder was born in 1802, hence was 19 years old on his advent to this county. He was married, Aug. t, 1826, to Sarah Vaughn. These old people are now living a retired life in Carrollton.