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Author: History of Will County, Illinois; Chicago: Wm LeBaron Jr & Co, 186 Dearborn Street, 1878.

Amos C. PAXSON, farmer; P. O. Lockport; was born in Eastern Pennsylvania Nov. 21, 1810; his 
father moved to the western part of New York, near Buffalo, in 1818, settling on what was 
called the Holland Purchase; in the Spring of 1838, young Paxson came West and settled in 
Dupage Twp., Will Co., working at his trade, that of carpentering, for five years; in 1843, 
he purchased 100 acres of land and engaged in farming; in 1868, sold out and moved into 
Lockport, his present place of residence. In April 1871, he was appointed Postmaster, and 
occupied the position four years. His first marriage, to Sabra L. BOARDMAN, a native of 
New York State, occurred Nov. 18, 1841; she died Oct. 8, 1852; his second marriage, to 
Elizabeth KILMER, also a native of New York, was celebrated July 10, 1854; five children 
were born from first wedlock - Luther B., born Feb. 12, 1843; Peninah L., born Aug. 4, 
1844; Charles C., born Feb. 27, 1847; Julia E., born Dec. 6, 1849; Sabra L., born Dec. 
23, 1851; from second wedlock one child was born - Minora C., born July 11, 1855. Peninah 
L. (wife of Robert STRONG), died Dec. 22, 1871; Charles C. died March 6, 1873; Sabra L. 
(wife of Samuel BUTTLES), died Jan. 1, 1876. Mr. PAXSON has held the office of Supervisor 
three terms; been Justice of the Peace, Assessor, School Treasurer, etc. Owns town 
property, and 104 acres in Lockport Twp.