John Coile (Biography)

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Taken from History of the State of Kansas, by William G. Cutler


JOHN COILE, farmer, P.O. Western Park, was born in Greene County, Tenn., in 1829.  At the age of twenty years, he located in McLean County, Ill., where he engaged in farming, remaining there until 1872, when he emigrated to Kansas, locating in Howard County.  At the time of his settlement here, he was sixty miles from a railroad point.  He was one of the pioneers of this township, locating a claim on  Section 6, Township 29, Range 10.  He has since added to his place, increasing his farm to 320 acres, which he has improved by fencing the whole place, putting seventy-five acres under cultivation, planting a fine orchard and erecting good buildings, and is engaged in stock-raising.  He is one of the thorough farmers of this section and is highly respected by all.  He was married in 1853 to Miss Sarah Ball, of McLean County, Ill.  They have nine children living, namely, Mary C., Snowden, America M., Henry, Nancy A., Rhoda A., William H., Charles B., and Owen A.