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| FRANK S. MAXON, farmer, sec. 32, Deerfield Tp., was born Nov. 28, 1850, in Jackson Co., Mich., and is a son of F.D. and Meriba (Dunham) Maxon, both of whom are natives of New York. Mr. Maxon received a fair education at the common schools of his native county, and a thorough training for his vocation of agriculturist. In 1875 he purchased 40 acres of land in the township of Deerfield and settled thereon, engaging since in farming and putting his place in the best possible condition. Mr. Maxon was united in marriage in the State of Missouri, Feb. 18, 1872, with Lorania, daughter of Eli and Mary (Wray) Maxon, both of whom were natives of Virginia. Mrs. Maxon was born Feb. 12, 1856, in Nodaway Co., Mo., and has become the mother of five children: Charles A., born Dec. 20, 1872; William L. and Wilson R., twins, born June 25, 1876; Lewis E., March 18, 1878; Edgar H., Nov. 1, 1881. In political principle Mr. Maxon is a Republican. |