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John Gelder

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John Gelder

Birth
Chesterfield, Macoupin County, Illinois, USA
Death
26 Nov 1922 (aged 85)
Virden, Macoupin County, Illinois, USA
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Virden, Macoupin County, Illinois, USA Add to Map
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Successful farmer in Maucopin County, with 1395 acres divided into nine farms. Also owned farms in Sangamon, Montgomery and Christian Counties.

Attended a log school house, Chesterfield Seminary and two years at Shurtleff college. Spent 14 months touring Europe prior to his marriage.

Served as School Trustee and on the County Board of Supervisors. A

Married to Clara Tolman on 11 Sept 1866. Five known children: Tolman T., Charles C., Stella J., Edgar E. and Edith.
Successful farmer in Maucopin County, with 1395 acres divided into nine farms. Also owned farms in Sangamon, Montgomery and Christian Counties.

Attended a log school house, Chesterfield Seminary and two years at Shurtleff college. Spent 14 months touring Europe prior to his marriage.

Served as School Trustee and on the County Board of Supervisors. A

Married to Clara Tolman on 11 Sept 1866. Five known children: Tolman T., Charles C., Stella J., Edgar E. and Edith.

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  • Created by: CarolB
  • Added: Jan 20, 2013
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/103844946/john-gelder: accessed ), memorial page for John Gelder (12 Aug 1837–26 Nov 1922), Find a Grave Memorial ID 103844946, citing Virden Cemetery, Virden, Macoupin County, Illinois, USA; Maintained by CarolB (contributor 47332287).