Vermilion county Illinois, GEORGE CLARKSON

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GEORGE CLARKSON. This gentleman upon coming to Vermilion County 
purchased 160 acres of land in Sidell Township which is now occupied by 
his widow. Mrs. Elvira Clarkson, a very capable and intelligent lady 
who enjoys the friendship and esteem of all who know her. Since the 
death of her husband she has released the estate from its indebtedness 
and managed it in a manner reflecting great credit upon her discretion 
and good judgment. Without making any pretentious to elegance, she 
lives simply, comfortably and modestly, and has a true and motherly 
heart, full of sympathy for all the wrongs and woes of mankind.

  Mrs. Clarkson was born in Kentucky where she lived until a maiden of 
eighteen years and then her parents removed to Illinois. She was 
married in 1865, and settled with her husband on the farm which she now 
occupies. Mr. Clarkson had also been reared in Kentucky. Of their union 
there were born two sons and two daughters—Henry T., Jennie M., Allie 
V., and George J. The youngest was only two months old at the time of 
his father's death. Mrs. Clarkson has reason to be proud of her family, 
her sons and daughters being more than ordinarily bright and 
attractive, the daughters especially handsome.

  Mrs. Clarkson after the death of her husband was forced to assume the 
responsibilities of the farm and right nobly has she fulfilled the 
duties of her position and reared her children in a manner which shall 
make of them useful and respected members of the community. Mrs. 
Clarkson is an active member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, in 
the northern part of Sidell Township and comprises in her life and 
character the faithful and devoted mother and the true woman. A sketch 
of her father, James Thompson, will be found on another page of this 
work. Mr. Clarkson died Sept. 3, 1877.