Mather, John C. (John Cotton), 1813-1882

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Early settler of Jacksonville, Illinois with his family from Ireland, Methodist Episcopal minister until 1848 when he quit the ministry and began a real estate business, becoming quite successful. He was considered quite philanthropic towards religious and educational institutions in Jacksonville.

From the description of Speech, 1854. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 52751211

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Birth 1813-11-30

Death 1882-08-13

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