JORDAN, SANFORD C., farmer, P. G. Rinard, was born in Tippecanoe County, Ind., May 15, 1842, to Joshua and Jemima (Hagle) Jordan, both of whom were natives of Ohio. The father was a cooper by trade, but he engaged in farming pursuits during the latter part of his life.
He was a son of Samuel Jordan, an old soldier in the Indian wars. To the parents, of whom the mother is still living, were born ten children, only two of whom survive - S.C. and Mary, wife of Joseph Pittman, of this township.
Our subject came to Wayne County in the fall of 1852, and has since resided here, with the exception of a few months in Edwards County, this State.
He taught school some in early life, and September 14, 1861, enlisted in what was called the Engineer Regiment of the West, which was afterward reorganized, and was known as the First Missouri Engineer Corps. He served until discharged November 1, 1864.
Mr. Jordan married Elizabeth Vail, a daughter of Oliver and Theresa Vail. Seven children have blessed this union, four of whom are living -
Mr. Jordan has a farm of 240 acres, which is given mostly to the raising of stock. He has filled the offices of Assesor and Collector of the township and in politics is a Republican.
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