SAMUEL C. CONWELL, Esq.
Page 181

Mr. Conwell has been engaged in the practice of law in Havana for a long term of years, and perhaps as well known throughout our county as any other member of that profession. He was born in the State of Deleware, August 27, 1819. Came west, and located at Havana, in 1840, and has since been a resident thereof. In December, 1841, he married Miss Mary A. Walker, daughter of James Walker, of Walker's Grove, at an early date. He was admitted to the bar, January 27, 1851; his license was signed by Judges Treat and Trumbull. During a residence in Indiana, previous to his removal to Illinois, he was a neighbor to, and also graduated with, Gov. Hendricks, the present Democratic candidate for the Vice-Presidency of the United States. Mr. Conwell is an extensive land owner in this county, and has served as county school commissioner several terms. His family consists of four daughters and a son, viz: The wife of J. F. Kelsey, the wife of Fred. Pollitz, merchant of this city, and the wife of W. H. Campbell, Esq., and a daughter at home.

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