History of Fulton County, Illinois; together with
Sketches of its Cities, Villages and Townships, Educational, Religious,
Civil, Military, and Political History; Portraits of Prominent Persons
and Biographies of Representative Citizens. Chas. C. Chapman & Co.,
Peoria, Illinois, 1879, page 870, Putman Township
Mrs. Henry Clayburg was born in Richland Co., O., Sept. 5, '20,
and is the daughter of Simon Peter and Eve (Harpster) Kesler. She
attended the common schools in Ohio, where she secured her education.
She was united in marriage with Henry Clayburg in 1841, and 10 years
later they came to Fulton Co. They had born to them 3 sons, of whom are
living John and James. Charlie, the oldest child, died when 22 months
old. Her husband's occupation was that of a farmer, and she resides on
sec. 11. Mr. C. died in 1863. Mrs. C.'s postoffice address is Cuba.
Note: My research states that this is Lucinda Kessler married to
Henry Clayberg. Son, James F. (b. December 09, 1858 Putman
Township, Fulton County, Illinois) married Harietta E Foxworthy.
