Charles Smith Hull, deceased, was born in this tp. Jan. 26, 1843, the son of Thos. Hull, deceased, who came to Southern Illinois in 1822, and to this county in 1829. Charles was raised on a farm and educated in the public school; June 4, 186S, he married Louisa, daughter of Nathan H. Davis, near Griggsville. Mr. Hull was a fanner and stock-miser, and resided on the old homestead until his death, which occurred Jan. 11, 1879, a zealous Methodist. Mr. and Mrs. Hull had 2 children, Mary A. and Sarah A. The Hull farm was one of the first farms settled and improved in this tp. Mrs. H. still resides there and carries on the farm.

History of Pike County, Illinois By Chapman, Chas. C., & Co, Chas. C. Chapman & Co.. 1880