James L. Peugh, secton 10, Genesee Twp., was born on section 17, in the township where he has always lived, Dec. 11, 1854. He is the son of C. B. Peugh (Charles Botts). He was brought up as a farmer's son, and remained at home until he was 18 years old, meanwhile obtaining such education as was possible at the district schools of Genesee Twp. In 1872 he entered the College at Wheaton IL where he studied a year.

Mr. Peugh was married June 29, 1878 at Coleta, to Alice, daughter of W.H. Colcord, whose personal sketch may be found on another page. She was born June 28, 1860 in Genesee Twp. Mrs. Peugh is an accomplished musician and has given much attention to the acquisition of superior skill in instrumental music. Mr. and Mrs. Peugh located on a farm of 80 acres in their native township, of which he had become the owner previous to his marriage. They were its occupants three years, after which it was sold, and the family removed to Coleta. Mr. Peugh had contracted a disease of the eyes and was obliged eventually to abandon his business, in order to take a course of systematic treatment. The disease was tecnically termed granulated eye-lids and he was treated by Dr. Galt, of ROck Island IL and also by Dr. Holmes.

In the fall of 1881 he made a purchase of 60 acres of land on section 10, in his native township, on which he and his wife have since resided. The place is all under tillage. Mr. Peugh is a member of the Christian Church and is a Trustee of the society. He is a Democrat.

Portraits & Biographical History of Whiteside 1885 Pg. 447