W.G. Springer came from Macon Co. Illinois
October 6, 1855, and settled on the NE qr of 31,
and with boards and other lumber, fresh from Miller's mill, built
a frame 16'x16', one room, and the six in the family. Mr. S.
has since lived in the county, and is now pastor of the Christian
Church at Marengo. J.C. Springer, his eldest son, having been a short
term in the army, accepted a position as deputy county clerk five
years ago, then returned to Pilot, where he now lives, keeping store
and post-office. W.J., second son, studied law, and is now practicing
at New Hampton, Chickasaw county. The third son, James T., is a
teacher, lives with his father in Marengo. Elder Springer preached for
his denomination more or less from his first settlement here, having
aided in organizing several churches. He was clerk of courts from
1862 to 1868. The first winter of his settlement here he shot
fifteen deer, and his family helped him eat them.
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