Cornelius Springer is a farmer on section 33, Ustick Township, and the son of Jacob H. And Hannah (Davoe) Springer. His parents were born in the state of New York, and in 1866 came to Whiteside County, locating in Union Grove, where the father died, Aug. 26, 1876. The mother still lives in Union Grove Township. Their children, who numbered 12, were named: Clarinda, Henry, Jacob, Cornelius, Daniel, Eleanor C. Lavina E., Martin, Wynard, John G., Alonzo and Alexander.

Mr. Spriniger was born Oct. 9, 1830, in Herkimer Co., N.Y., obtained his education in the public schools, and since the beginning of his life of active independence, he has been occupied chiefly with agricultural pursuits, although he has given some attention to the business of a carpenter. In 1860 he left his native State to engage in farming in Illinois, and he settled in Ustick Township, where he is now the owner of 155 acres of land. He also owns 640 acres in Dakota.

Mr. Springer is a Republican in political principle, and accepts the doctrines of the Prohibitionists. He has filled the offices of Road commissioner, Collector, School Director and Overseer of Highways.

His marriage to Mary A., daughter of Hiram and Nancy (Munger) Stration, took place Oct. 28, 1852, in Jefferson Co., N.Y. The parents came in 1859 to Whiteside County, and located in Ustick Township. The mother died in November, 1876, in Morrison. The father is still living. Their children are Adaline E., Theresa N., Mary A., Calista F., Ellen L., Emeline and Celia. Mrs. Springer was born Oct. 23, 1831, in Rutland Co., Vt. Nine children have been born of her marriage to Mr. Springer - Hiram A. , Martin J., Eleanor T., Eber D., Alonzo J., William D., Grant U., Herbert and J.D. Eber is not living.

Mr. And Mrs. Springer are members of the Methodicst Episcopal Church; also their sons, Hiram and Alonzo.

Transcribed from the Portrait and Biographical Album of Whiteside County - 1885. Pages 454-455