Edgar Co. Il Biographies - J. H. Crume Surname: Crume Submitter: Tracy Smith EMAIL: tjpblshr@phnx.uswest.net DATE: Jun 26 2000 **************************************************************** USGenWeb Archives NOTICE: ------------------- These electronic pages may not be reproduced in any format for profit, or presentation by any other organization, or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. **************************************************************** From the book, "History of Edgar County, Illinois, 1879": J. H. CRUME, farmer and Stock-raiser; P. O. Hume; was born in Kentucky Sept. 11, 1842; came to this State and settled in Edgar Co. in 1870. His pursuits have been those of a farmer and stock-raiser from boyhood; since his residence in the township he has held the office of Town Clerk for two years.