JOHN F. PRICE was born in Kane County, Ill., December 29, 1843, and is one of the four children of Morris and Hannah (Livingstone) Price; these children were named Robert, John, Morris E. and William H., of whom John and Morris only survive. The father of John F. is a native of Wales, and has been a life-long farmer. He still lives in Kane County, Ill. When twenty years of age, John F. Price traveled West, but after two years returned to Illinois, where be resided until March, 1871, when he removed to White County, Ind., and located in West Point Township, and on his present site in 1880. In January, 1871, he was married to Eliza Walker, by whom be had one child- Freddie, now deceased. Mrs. Price died in June, 1872. On October 7, 1874, Mr. Price married Maggie McAllister, by whom he had three children - Jesse, Frank P. and Roy T. Although a general farmer, Mr. Price gives most attention to stock. He is located three and one-quarter miles south of Wolcott, on Grand Prairie, where he has one of the finest dwelling houses in the township. He is a member of the Presbyterian Church.

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