born c.1800 in Athens, Windham, Vermont. Son of John Oak(s) and Lydia Chaffee∼John was one of 9 children born to John Oaks, Sr. {b. 07/31/1766 Winchendon, MA - d. about 1825 Athens, VT} & Lydia (Chaffee) Oaks.
John Jr. was a boot and shoemaker & was Mayor of Monmouth, Illinois, in 1850. He passed away at the home of his sister, Lucy, in Monmouth.
On January 20, 1835, John was granted a permit in Monmouth to sell retail goods for one year. On March 30, 1835, he purchased 166.80 acres for $1.25 per acre. On March 31, 1838, he sold this land to his brother Seth for $508.50, for a profit of $300 in 3 years.
John married Judith (maiden name unknown) in about 1817 in Athens, VT.
Their 2 children:
Mary & Kirk Wallard Oaks
Upon the widower John's death, his two young children were taken in by Abner & Lucy (Oakes) Davis, John's sister & brother-in-law.
John Jr. was a boot and shoemaker & was Mayor of Monmouth, Illinois, in 1850. He passed away at the home of his sister, Lucy, in Monmouth.
On January 20, 1835, John was granted a permit in Monmouth to sell retail goods for one year. On March 30, 1835, he purchased 166.80 acres for $1.25 per acre. On March 31, 1838, he sold this land to his brother Seth for $508.50, for a profit of $300 in 3 years.
John married Judith (maiden name unknown) in about 1817 in Athens, VT.
Their 2 children:
Mary & Kirk Wallard Oaks
Upon the widower John's death, his two young children were taken in by Abner & Lucy (Oakes) Davis, John's sister & brother-in-law.
born c.1800 in Athens, Windham, Vermont. Son of John Oak(s) and Lydia Chaffee∼John was one of 9 children born to John Oaks, Sr. {b. 07/31/1766 Winchendon, MA - d. about 1825 Athens, VT} & Lydia (Chaffee) Oaks.
John Jr. was a boot and shoemaker & was Mayor of Monmouth, Illinois, in 1850. He passed away at the home of his sister, Lucy, in Monmouth.
On January 20, 1835, John was granted a permit in Monmouth to sell retail goods for one year. On March 30, 1835, he purchased 166.80 acres for $1.25 per acre. On March 31, 1838, he sold this land to his brother Seth for $508.50, for a profit of $300 in 3 years.
John married Judith (maiden name unknown) in about 1817 in Athens, VT.
Their 2 children:
Mary & Kirk Wallard Oaks
Upon the widower John's death, his two young children were taken in by Abner & Lucy (Oakes) Davis, John's sister & brother-in-law.
John Jr. was a boot and shoemaker & was Mayor of Monmouth, Illinois, in 1850. He passed away at the home of his sister, Lucy, in Monmouth.
On January 20, 1835, John was granted a permit in Monmouth to sell retail goods for one year. On March 30, 1835, he purchased 166.80 acres for $1.25 per acre. On March 31, 1838, he sold this land to his brother Seth for $508.50, for a profit of $300 in 3 years.
John married Judith (maiden name unknown) in about 1817 in Athens, VT.
Their 2 children:
Mary & Kirk Wallard Oaks
Upon the widower John's death, his two young children were taken in by Abner & Lucy (Oakes) Davis, John's sister & brother-in-law.
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Eulogy: "The deceased departed with apparent calmness, having professed his trust in the Savior of Sinners"
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