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Thomas Watkins, Chandlerville, Illinois, and two. of his great grandchildren, Harry Blxler,' nine, and JohnBiiler, seven. . Mr.'TVatkins Is the% ( oldest farm bureau member In Illinois, as far as can be ^ascertained; his gilne-tyrslxih birthday was celebrated the other day. \ . 1. . Mr* .Watkins. owns* - a 240-acre farm In BIchmond precinct, .Cass county, where he has lived for about, 70 years. He was bora In Green/county, Ken-1 tucky, ’ moving - to .Illinois when • two and one half.yeaTS old.: He has votedIThomas Watkins; Illinois, Oldest Farm Bureau. Member arid Hia Two Grandsons.•-- tinv76 general, elections. Mr. Watkins signed up readily In. the form bureau, stating' that although -he.was probably too old to* derive much benefit himself, the organization's of-great benefit to ethers.' * / . • \V' The executive committee of the Cass county farin bureau presented Mr. Watkins' with 'a’ gold medal in June' In honor of his distinction as Illinois* oldest farm bureau member^, » ** t * m L _ *.K . • A, •/. lt;f - *V* •
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Marshall Herald
Marshall, Illinois, US
Wed, Aug 29, 1923
Page 17
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