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W. W. ELDER, grocer, Heyworth; is a native of Hamilton Co., Ohio; he was born on his father’s farm Sept. 19, 1828, and lived there until he was 6 years of age, when, with his parents, he moved to Fayette Co., Ind., where they engaged in farming, remaining eight years, when they came to Illinois and settled in McLean Co., and engaged in farming; in 1850, he began farming on his own account, and continued at same until 1856, when he came to Heyworth and engaged in the grain business with Mr. Rutledge, and, the same year, built a dwelling-house, it being the first built within the town plat; he was identified with the grain business at this point under different firm names until 1872. In August, 1862, he enlisted in Co. B, 94th Regt. I. V. I., and was elected 2d Lieutenant; was wounded at the battle of Prairie Grove, Ark., from which time until February, 1863, he remained in the hospital; he then came home, and, in June, the same year, he received his discharge. In the winter of 1872, he engaged in his present business, and has twice held the office of Supervisor of this township; also Justice of the Peace and School Treasurer. Feb. 14, 1850, he married Miss Amanda J. Rutledge.