Summers, Jesse James

“was born in Washington county, Kentucky, February 22, 1817.  His parents were Greenberry and Nancy (Elliott) Summers, both Kentuckians.

   In 1839 Mr. Summers came to Linn county, this State, and began farm-ing.  He had received his education in the common schools of Kentucky, and never had many school advantages.

   Mr. Summers was married in Linn county, May 13, 1841, to Margaret Ann Nichols.  She was born in Columbia, Boone county, Missouri, May 1, 1826.  Mr. Summers and wife are the parents of ten children, all living, and all married except one son and one daughter, who still reside with their parents.  Mr. Summers and wife are both members of the Christian Church, and have been for many years.

   During the Rebellion, he staid at home on his farm, and saw many ups and downs of civil warfare.  His place contains one hundred and thirty-seven acres, and is nearly all in cultivation.

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