JOSIAH HARTSELL, Sheriff of Mason Co., Havana; was born in Washington Co., Penn., June 6,1836, where he resided until his removal to Illinois in April, 1858, locating in Mason Co.; he followed farming in Sherman Township from 1863 to 1872, and served as the first Collector of that town afler township organization; he was Deputy Sheriff from 1872 to 1876, and, in the latter year, elected Sheriff of Mason Co. and re-elected in 1878, which position he at present occupies; has also served as City Marshal. Mr. Hartsell was married, in 1861, to Miss Maria K. Walter; she was born in the same county and State as himself.



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