Grundy County IL Archives Biographies.....Wilkinson, Blanche William 
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Author: History of Grundy County, 1914

Wilkinson, Blanche William, is a prosperous farmer cultivating 200 acres of 
land in Mazon Township, and his successful efforts point out a way for a man 
to gain substantial rewards by tilling the soil. He was born in Benton County, 
Ind., in 1860, and came to Grundy County with his parents when three years 
old. He attended the district schools of Mazon Township and at the age of 
seventeen years began farming for himself. For one year he farmed in 
Minnesota, then returned to Grundy County and in 1910 located on what is known 
as the Harriet Meyers farm, on section 21, Mazon Township. Here he grows corn 
and oats, raises Belgian horses and feeds cattle for the market.

In 1907 Mr. Wilkinson married Ethel Scurrah, of Braceville, Ill., a daughter 
of Alfred and Ethel (Edmunds) Scurrah, the latter deceased. Mr. and Mrs. 
Wilkinson have three children: Earl B., Burl W. and Mabel V. The Methodist 
Church holds his membership. A Democrat in politics, he was his party's 
candidate in 1912 for collector, and was defeated by only thirty votes. Mr. 
Wilkinson is capable of entertaining independent views on public questions, 
takes much interest in local matters and personally is well liked by his 
neighbors.

page 925

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Source:  History of Grundy County, Illinois, Chicago: Munsell Publishing Co. 
Publishers; 1914

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