H. H. EARL, Postmaster at Fennimore; a native of Portage Co., Ohio; he came West in 1838, and located in Salem Co., Ill.; in 1848, he returned to his native place, and in 1850 came to Grant Co. where he has since resided; in 1870, he was elected Justice of the Peace, and held that office for nine years; in April, 1875, he received the appointment of Postmaster, which office he has since held. He is married and has had ten children, only four of whom are living - Samuel Armstrong, son by former marriage; Nancy, now Mrs. Loney; Olie, now Mrs. Lewis; and William.

This biography generously submitted by Roxanne Munns.