ROBERT PEARSON
Page 164

Mr. Pearson was born in England, April 20, 1834, and emigrated to America, in 1838, and at that time made the southern part of Mason county his home, and there he has ever since resided, a substantial member of society and of the community in which he resides. In 1863 he married Mary Fletcher, daughter of Joseph Fletcher, now of Champaign, Illinois. Three interesting children, the result of this union, enliven their pleasant home. Although Mr. Pearson's tastes and his inclinations would incline him strictly and exclusively to the cares of his farm, his neighbors' appreciation of his business ability and his judgment, have called him at various times to serve them as road commissioner, school trustee, and member of the board of supervisors, which latter position he has been elected to three terms, and is the present incumbent. His position in the community needs no further commentary than a reference to these official positions, so frequently and so unanimously given him, unasked for-the spontaneous expression of his neighbors' confidence in his abilities and worth.

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