STEPHEN DOLBIN, farmer; P. 0. Kilbourne; born in North Wales May 7, 1812; his father's name was John and his mother's name was Jano Williams; in early life Mr. Dolbin, having heard glowing accounts of this country, resolved that he would visit it, and if satisfactory, settle, and, during the fall of the election of James Buchanan, Mr. D. and his wife arrived in this country; they spent four years in Schuykill Co., Penn; at the solicitation of a friend, he moved to this State and located on Sand Prairie, where he had purchased some land; the snow covered the ground, and, it being so highly recommended by his friend, he bought it—but it proved to be a bad bargain; he paid $1,000, but was glad to realize $300 for it; then he bought where he now lives and has labored hard and now owns 493 acres, attained by his own industry. May 18, 1838, he married Mary Huck, born Dec.21,1810; but two children are living:  Robert and William. Mr. D. has always lived in peace with his neighbors and never had a law-suit.



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