Biography - Albert A. Cawlkins

ALBERT A. CAWLKINS. A farmer, he is the son of Stephen and Anna (Smith) Cawlkins, both of NY, and was born in Columbia County, NY on 1 June 1808. His childhood was spent on a farm, and his only education facilities were the common schools. He learned the trade of house carpenter and plied himself to it for many years, but turned his attention to farming later in life. He came to Knox County in 1836 and settled on Section 2, Sparta Twp., where he has lived ever since. He was one of the first settlers on the prairie. On 1 May 1837 he married Louise M. Park and they have had eight children, six of whom are now living. He has been a member of the Baptist Church since 1832. He has been a pronounced Republican since 1850. P.O. Oneida.

Contributed by Joan Achille, extracted from the 1878 History of Knox County, Illinois published by Charles C. Chapman.

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