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CORODON WINSLOW, retired farmer; P. O. Danvers; was born in Rutland Co., Vt., July 1, 1817; he lost his mother when but 10 years of age, and his father two years later. His father was a man addicted to the use of strong drink, and left, at his death, to his seven orphaned boys the patrimony of a beggar. After the death of the parents, the family was scattered about in such homes as each could procure for himself. His education was, as a matter of course, very limited; Mr. Winslow set about life with a determination to make the most out of it that was possible; by industry and hard labor, he accumulated about $700 when he reached the age of 23 years; in 1840, he came to Hartford, Licking Co., Ohio; here he purchased 100 acres of land and engaged in farming; hard times setting in upon him, he lost most of the money invested, as he could not meet the deferred payments as they fell due, and was obliged to give up his purchase; in 1851, he came to Illinois, and, in 1852, he pre-empted the quarter-section now owned by him in Danvers Township; this he improved and cultivated till April, 1874, when he built himself a residence and moved to the village of Danvers. He was married, in 1843, to Sarah Ann Wheaton, a native of New Jersey; has had six children — Corintha A., William F., Mary E., living; two daughters and one son died in infancy. Has held the office of Road Commissioner and School Director. He owns 160 acres, worth $8,000, and has ready money besides.