JAMES W. BRITTON is a son of William and Susan (Grable) Britton; is a native of Ohio, and was born January 1, 1839. The mother of Mr. Britton died when he was but three years of age, and as soon as be was old enough he was put at farm work, and this occupation he has followed all through life. He was married, February 23, 1859, to Miss Sarah Gill, daughter of George and Mary Gill, natives of Yorkshire, England, who came to America more than half a century ago, and settled in Ohio, where they died. The voyage across the stormy Atlantic was of nine weeks' duration. To Mr. and Mrs. Britton there have been born three children, viz.: Frank G., Mary E. and Maud A. Mary E. is deceased. Mr. Britton came to Princeton Township about thirteen years ago. Though he began life with nothing, he now owns 290 acres of choice land, and is worth at least $10,000. Mr. and Mrs. Britton are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and in politics he is a Democrat.

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