From: History of Gallatin, Saline, Hamilton, Franklin and Williamson Counties Illinois 1887 A Reproduction by Unigraphic, Inc. Willis B. Hargrave was born in White County, IL August 3, 1825 to George B. and Lucinda (McHenry) Hargrave. Lucinda died in 1836 near Equality and George died in 1841. Willis B. Hargrave was the third born of nine children. Willis served six months in the Mexican War and was discharged at Camp Mear. He enlisted in the Third Illinois Cavalry as private afterward as 1st Lieutenant. After two and a half years he resigned his commission at Port Hudson because of poor health. In 1848 he married Sarah A. Craw, daughter of Richard Craw. Willis and Sarah had two children Alma L. and George R. --------------------------------------------------------------------- UGENWEB NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by other organizations 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. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Cindy Pegg