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

Robert SPAFFORD, Postmaster, Elwood; the subject of this sketch was born in Upper Canada 
Sept. 30, 1822. He married Miss Elizabeth BECKWITH April 20, 1847; she was born in Upper 
Canada March 5, 1827; they have eight children, viz., Moses, Sarah E., Irinda, Daniel, 
Robert, Jr.; Mary, Rachel and Norah. He lived in Canada about twenty-six years; was 
engaged on his father's farm; he then moved to Illinois, and settled in Will Co, in 
1848, and engaged in farming in Jackson Twp., and has lived here since, except three 
years in Marseilles; he followed farming until 1860, when he took the position of 
railroad agent at this place, and continued eight years; he then clerked in a general 
merchandise store for four years; in 1872, he was appointed Postmaster, and has hold 
the office since. He has been Assessor several years; also Constable, Town Trustee and 
School Director.