John L. Dawson

John L. Dawson, son of William and Amelia (Dorman) Dawson, was born in Essex, Stark county, September 9,1842. Here he was educated and continued to reside until August, '62, when he enlisted in Company E, One-hundred-and-twelfth Illinois Volunteer Infantry, and for three years participated in the fortunes of that command as related in the military chapter. lie received honorable discharge June 20, '65, returned to his father's house and resided there until February 2, '71, when he married Miss Elizabeth, daughter of Jacob and Alice (Howart) Taylor, and took up their residence on section thirty, Valley, where he was owner of 124 acres. Of three children born to them, William A. and Jacob S. are living. Mrs. Dawson was born in Lancashire, England, January 5, '50. In her ninth year she accompanied her parents to America, and settled with them in Valley, was educated here and remained with them until her marriage in '71. Mr. Dawson is a republican in political life, in social matters a member of the I. O. O. F., has served one year as collector, and since '62 has proven a most creditable citizen, whether in war or peace.