Sunday, February 12, 2017

Edward Van Steenbergh and the Hay Press

EDWARD VAN STEENBERGH
Edward Van Steenbergh is one of the most extensive farmers of this township. Born in Ulster County, N. Y., in 1814, he came to this township in 1871 settling on Section 28. He owns a splendid farm of 640 acres, and annually ships large quantities of hay to Chicago.

--Historical Atlas of Ford County Illinois. 1884. Page 75.





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