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H. E. HOBART, dairyman and stock-raiser; P. O. Normal; was born in Cortland Co., N. Y., Oct. 25, 1816, and was raised in Cayuga Co. until he was 16, and then removed, with his parents, to Geauga Co., Ohio, where he lived until March, 1858, when he removed to Rock Co., Wis., and remained one year; he then returned to Ohio and located in Macon Co., bought land, and engaged in agricultural pursuits. In the spring of 1865, he came to McLean Co., Ill., locating where he now resides, and engaged in farming, stock-raising and dairying; his farm lies upon an elevated piece of prairie, presenting a beautiful view of Normal and Bloomington, as well as the Soldiers’ Orphans’ Home—as fine a location as may be found in McLean Co. He has always taken an active part in all matters pertaining to the welfare of the community in which he has lived. He married Miss Lynda A. Bassett, of Ohio, Oct. 2, 1849; she was born May 17, 1821; they have two sons— Howard E. and Frank B., who are promising young men.