Biographical Sketch of Thomas W. Kersey, Springfield, Greene County, MO >From "History of Greene County, Missouri," St. Louis: Western Historical Company, 1883. ********************************************************************** Mr. Kersey is the son of Benjamin and Amanda (Van Gilder) Kersey, and was born in Knox county, Illinois, June 28, 1851. He was educated at the State Normal University, and at Eureka College. He entered the law office of F. A. Willoughby, at Galesburg, Ill., and next in the office of Robert Dollard, Yates City, Ill. He was admitted to the bar September 10, 1874 at Ottawa, Ill., before the Supreme Court. In Nov- ember, 1874 he came to Springfield, Mo., and is now of the firm of Kersey & Price, attorneys. He was married April 25, 1876 to Miss Lizzie, daughter of A. A. Powell, of Springfield. Their union has been blest with three daughters. Mr. Kersey is a member of the Mason- ic fraternity, and he and his wife are members of the Calvary Presby- terian Church. His parents are living in Springfield. They had but two children. The firm of Kersey & Price enjoys a good practice and deserve the confidence they receive. ==================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Joe Miller Penny Harrell ====================================================================