Daniel Graybill
H. W. Beckwith History of
(Chicago: HH Hill, 1881) p 464
In September 1838 Mr. Daniel GRAYBILL came to this County and settled in
Scott Twp. Here he bought a farm and engaged in farming. In 1840 he
built a sawmill and engaged in preparing lumber with
which the pioneers
could replace the cabins with more suitable and commodious houses. In
about 1848 he added a gristmill to his enterprise. In Sept 1880, he sold
his farm and came to Ladoga and now lives a retired life. He was b. in
Va, Nov 13, 1810. Feb 9, 1832 he was marr to Miss Elizabeth FRANKEBARGER
also a native of Va who d. Feb 6, 1873. Aug 2, 1873 he
was marr. to Mrs.
Elizabeth MASTERSON, a daughter of
father of 6 children one of whom, Samuel F was b. in
In 1838 he came with his parents to this County. His educ. was limited
as far as school advantages were concerned, but it was abundant when
hard labor and practical affairs are taken into consideration. Sept 20,
1860 he marr. Miss Mary C, daughter of Daniel
and Nancy (MYERS) ARNOLD.
She was b. in Scott Twp, Jan 19, 1839. THey have 4
children: Laurie E;
Alice M; Manson and Louie L. Mr. G. is now engaged in farming and stock
raising on his excellent farm of 190 acres NW of Ladoga which, with its
beautiful growth of timber, its fine, undulating appearance, and its
exquisite improvements and surroundings, make it one of the most desired
homes of Scott Twp.
Atlas of Montgomery County (Chicago: Beers, 1878) p 52
GRAYBILL, Daniel, was b. in
Miss Elizabeth FRANKEBARGER, who bore him 11 children, 5 sons
and 6
daus. He removed with his family to Montgomery
Co,
he bought and improved a small farm. In 1838, he sold his farm for
considerably more than he gave for it, and removed to
settled on Corn Stalk Creek, Montgomery Co. Here he carried on farming
and milling. By industry, economy and skillful management, he acquired
all his wealth, which consists of several fine farms and money at
interest. He has given his children $4,000 and furniture for
housekeeping, and has enough left to make him comfortable the remainder
of his life. His success in business is, to a great extent, due to his
paying cash for what he bought. Mr. G. joined the regular
in 1866, and has since been an attentive and useful member of that
Church. In 1873, his wife died and in August of the same year, he
married Mrs. Elizabeth MASTERSON, of Ladoga. He has 27 grandchildren and
3 great grandchildren to cheer him in his old age, and his health
promises him many years yet of this life.
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Jeffery G. Scism, IBSSG
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