C T
LESOURD
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C. T. LESOURD, farmer; P. O. Topeka; Son of Joseph and Rachel Lesourd. The
former was born in 1809, in Ohio, and was a fanner of that State; his wife's
name was Gossard, daughter of Charles Gossard, of Maryland; she is still living
with her husband, in Topeka, Ill. C. T. Lesourd was born Feb. 4, 1843, on a farm
in Butler Co., Ohio, and remained there until 24, engaged in farming and horse
dealing. He commenced working for himself when about 19, on his father's farm,
in partnership with Wm. G. Lesourd. In 1867, he came to Mason Co., Ill.,settling
and engaging in farming; he rented of Caleb Slade, two years; in 1867, he bought
the present farm, but did not settle on it until 1869; he rented the farm to J.
C. Newlin. In 1870, he married Vallora Curtis, daughter of A. W. Curtis, a
farmer of Butler Co., Ohio; she was born in 1844, attended school at Oxford,
Ohio, and has taught school ten years. They have two children, Elvyn and Alfred.
His wife is a member of the M. E. Church at Topeka. He has held offices
connected with the schools and roads, and was elected Constable in 1876, which
he still holds. He has 100 acres of land under fine improvement.
Maintained by Mason County Coordinator
Donna
Mayer