F.T. HORNBECK, a son of Adam and Margaret Hornbeck, was born on the same farm be now occupies in this township, and was here reared and educated. November 7, 1866, be married Miss Mary J. Coil, a native of Carroll County, Ind., and daughter of Robert Coil, a farmer. Mr. and Mrs. H. are members of the United Brethren Church, and they have had born to them four children, named Maggie P., Robert C., Lora B. and Laura B. Mr. Hornbeck is the owner of a fine farm of 180 acres, and rears and deals in cattle, hogs and sheep, besides raising considerable wheat and corn, but more of the latter than of the former.

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