Source: Portrait & Biographical Album of Whiteside County, IL
Originally published 1885 Chapman Bros., Chicago, IL

Transcribed by: Becky Jones

Page 690

Mark R. Averill, at present residing in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is a son of John and Rhoda Averill, and was born in Swanton, Vt., Dec. 22, 1811. He resided in the latter State until 1852, when he came West, and for two years resided in Lee Co., this State. In 1854, he purchased a farm from Fred Dwight, in Prophetstown Township, this county, consisting of 600 acres, and upon which he resided for a number of years. The farm is now owned by E.S. Ellithorpe.

Soon after attaining his majority, Mr. Averill was united in marriage with Ada C. Durin, of Newfane, Windhan Co., Vt., with whom he is yet living.