History of McDonough Co, pg 936

John Huff, deceased , was an early settler of Sciota township. He was born in Schuyler County, Illinois, September 27, 1833, and reared in the town of Rushville. About the year 1849, his father, Andrew Huff, removed with his family to Blandinsville township, McDonough, County, and there remained until the spring of 1853. At that date, John Huff went to California, and remained three years, returning then to this county. In 1857 he located on Section 28, in Sciota township, where his family now reside. He was marred to Rebecca Anderson, daughter of Preston Anderson, and old settle of Blandinsville township. Their marriage took place January 15, 1857. They had 5 children-Joseph F, Berry L, Lewis G, Oliver N and Parley J. Joseph F Huff was born on the farm where he now lives May 1, 1860, and has spent his entire life in this township. He is a good and worthy young man, and a member of the IOOF of Sciota. Berry L Huff, was born April 10, 1863 on the home place. They have a finely improved farm of 100 acres which they successfully manage, and are engaged in general farming.