Edgar Co. IL Biographies - Evaline O'Hair
Surname: O'Hair, Swango

Submitter: Tracy Smith
EMAIL: tjpblshr@phnx.uswest.net
DATE: Jun 29 2000


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From the book, "History of Edgar County, Illinois, 1879":


EVALINE O'HAIR, farming; P. O. Grand View; widow of John H. O'Hair (now
deceased), who was one of the old settlers of the county, and a native of
Kentucky; he was a man of energy and ability; beginning business for himself
at the age of 21. Was married March 27, 1859, to Miss Evaline Swango, of
Kentucky. Mrs. O'Hair now has a nice home and good property of 140 acres,
100 acres of which Mr. O'Hair left at the time of death, which occurred Oct.
7, 1872. He was a man well known in the community; had a good name and
reputation, which he had gained by honesty and integrity.