John Lackie

John Lackie, born at Barnett, Vt., December 6, 1823, is the son of Ambrose and Betsy (Wadell) Lackie, both natives of Vermont, the ancestors of whom were of Scotch origin, coming to America at an early day. John Lackie spent his younger years on the farm with his father. In 1814 he came to this county, purchased land in Osceola soon after his arrival and was engaged in farming here until 1850, when he visited California, where he remained three years, a part of the time engaged, in mining and also was employed in running saw mills. On returning he settled on the land he had purchased before going to California, and resumed farming and stock-growing. He was married in 1855, to Miss Sarah Fall, a native of Ohio, whose parents were natives of New York. To this marriage three children, two boys and one girl were born, of whom Lizzie is the wife of W. House, a farmer of Bureau county. In politics he has ever been a Republican. As a marked appreciation of the respect and confidence in which he is held, he has held the following offices: supervisor, justice of the peace and school director for years. In the fall of 1882 he was elected representative of this district. He is a member of the Masonic society, but in church affairs non-denominational. (Vide general township history.)