JOHN A. CREWS, farmer, P. O. Fairfield, was born October 26, 1833, in Wayne County, Ill., son of Jesse Crews, a native Kentucky, born about 1804; he died in the county in 1872, having come here in or about 1818, with his parents, Andrew and Hitt (Bradley) Crews.
Here among the scenes pioneer life he grew to manhood, following farming as his vocation. The mother of subject, Nancy (Carter) Crews, was born 1809 in Kentucky. She is yet living, a specimen of our hardy pioneer women wrought such deeds of toil and heroic sacrifice, as to forever shine as worthy examples to coming posterity. She is the mother of nine children who reached maturity, whom five are now living, viz.,
Our subject was educated this county, and here he was married, on July 19, 1860, to Miss Nancy E. Cannon, February 14, 1844, in this county. She daughter of Jesse and Louisa (Shaw) Cannon. She is the mother of eight children, viz.:
Mrs. Crews is religiously connected with the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Mr. Crews is a good farmer, owning a farm of 120 acres. He supports the Republican party.
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