Biography - Samuel Bridson
SAMUEL BRIDSON. He is a farmer, and was born on the Isle of Man, 23 Dec 1827, the son of John and Margaret (Tier) Bridson, both natives of the Isle of Man. His education was confined to a few months in a common school. He emigrated from his native country to New York, and thence to Knox County in 1853. On 2 April 1851, he married Dolly Cole by whom he has two sons and one daughter. Farming has been the occupation of his choice. He is a Republican. Post Office, Hermon.
Contributed by Joan Achille, extracted from the 1878 History of Knox County, Illinois, published by Charles C. Chapman
