Grundy County IL Archives Biographies.....Ayres, William H 1811 - 
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Author: History of Grundy Co IL 1882

William H. Ayres, farmer, P. O. Morris, was born in New Canaan, Conn., June 
17, 1811, son of Frederick and Rebecca (Seymour) Ayres. Frederick was born in 
New Canaan in 1781, and died in 1853. Rebecca was born in same place in 1783, 
and died in 1845. After obtaining his education in his native place, William 
learned the trade of tanner and currier. In 1834, he married Eliza J. 
Benedict, who was born in New Canaan October 12, 1813. She is a daughter of 
Caleb and Alice Benedict, natives of New Canaan. In 1846, the subject of our 
sketch moved to Grundy County, since which time he has been engaged in 
agricultural pursuits. He is a Republican and a member of the Congregational 
Church, has been School Director in Saratoga Township. Mr. and Mrs. Ayres are 
the parents of six children, of whom Henry G., James S., Rebecca A. and 
William E. are dead. Louvica and Frederick H. are living.

Additional Comments:
Source: History of Grundy County, Illinois. (1882) Chicago: O.L. Baskin & Co. 
Historical Publishers, p124

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