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December 19, 1854
Burlington Tri Weekly Hawk Eye
Burlington, Des Moines County, Iowa
What is this article about?
Biographical letter in Prairie Farmer praises Jacob Strawn's success as a cattle dealer in Morgan Co., Ill., highlighting his devotion to the trade, land holdings, and energetic career from Pennsylvania origins to Illinois in 1831.
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A long letter is published in the Prairie Farmer for November, respecting the person, history and success of Jacob Strawn, the famous cattle dealer of Morgan Co., Ill. His career exemplifies what may be accomplished by uniting labor and a complete absorbing devotion to one pursuit. The monomania of Mr. S. is trading in cattle. He was born in Somerset co., Pa.—lived eleven years in Licking co., O., and came to Illinois in 1831. He has 7,800 acres in Morgan, and 8,500 in Sangamon county. His physical and mental activity seems much like that of Bonaparte.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Jacob Strawn
Cattle Dealer
Morgan County
Illinois Pioneer
Business Success
What entities or persons were involved?
Jacob Strawn
Where did it happen?
Morgan Co., Ill.
Story Details
Key Persons
Jacob Strawn
Location
Morgan Co., Ill.
Event Date
1831
Story Details
A letter details Jacob Strawn's life, from birth in Somerset co., Pa., eleven years in Licking co., O., arrival in Illinois in 1831, to owning 7,800 acres in Morgan and 8,500 in Sangamon county, succeeding through devoted labor in cattle trading, compared to Bonaparte's activity.