Morrow, Zachariah A.

BIOGRAPHIES
HISTORY OF GREENE & JERSEY COUNTIES, ILLINOIS - 1885

Springfield, Ill.: Continental Historical Co.




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ZACHARIAH A. MORROW was born in Rutherford county, Tenn., Jan. 9, 1809, being a son of John and Mary Morrow, the former of whom was a native of North Carolina, and the latter of South Carolina. Zachariah's mother died in Tennessee, in 1831, and his father came with him to this state, and made his home with him, until his death, April 13, 1834. Oct. 18, 1832, Z. A. Morrow and Rebecca Eddelman, daughter of Boston and Sarah Eddelman, were united in marriage. In 1828, Mr. M. made a prospecting trip to this county, and remained one year with his uncle, William Morrow, at Apple creek bridge. He then returned to Tennessee, and in 1833 made a permanent settlement in this county, locating on a farm near Whitaker's creek. In 1835 he entered land in the northeast part of the county, on Apple creek, where he resided until 1848. In Aug. of that year, he was elected sheriff, and at the expiration of his term of office, was elected to fill a vacancy in the office of circuit clerk, occasioned by the death of Wm. Carlin. After serving through this unexpired term, he was again elected sheriff, in the fall of 1852. At the expiration of his official life, he purchased a tract of land adjoining the town of Carrollton, and laid out an addition, known as Sharon, Calvin & Morrow's addition to the city of Carrollton. In the winter of 1852, Mr. Morrow and wife united with the Baptist church, and for several years he served as deacon. Mrs. Morrow died Nov. 13, 1871.


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