Samuel Love, a resident of Bird Township, is a son of John and Cynthia (Seymour)
Love, who emigrated from Alabama to Illinois in the early days. They came first
to Madison County, where they remained a few months, and then came on to
Macoupin County as early as before the '20s, but at just what day the son is
unable to say. They made their home in what is now South Palmyra Township, but
about the year 1828 they removed to Morgan County, this State, and remained
through the life time of Mrs. Love, after which her husband removed to Greene
County, where he spent the remainder of his days.
The subject of this
sketch was one of the five children of his parents who lived to maturity, and he
was the youngest of their number. It is claimed that he was the first white
child born in Macoupin County, as he opened his eyes upon this world in the year
1822 in South Palmyra Township. He made his home with his father until his
marriage to Elizabeth Taylor, who died in Greene County. His second marriage
took place in that county and was solemnized March 1, 1849. His bride was
Minerva J. Laster, daughter of William and Mary (Hill) Laster. They came from
Tennessee to Greene County, this State, and after making their home there for
several years, removed to Jefferson County, this State, where Mr. Laster died.
His widow made her home with her son-in-law, Mr. Allen Love, with whom she spent
her last days.
Ten children blessed the home of Mr. and Mrs. Laster. Mrs.
Minerva J. Love being the eldest of the six who grew to maturity. She was born
in Greene County, Ill., April 6, 1831. Ten children constituted also the number
of her flock, namely: John J.; James M.; Mollie, who is the wife of Chalres
Kessinger; F. N.; Douglas A., deceased; Ada E., the wife of Francis Washburn;
Bernettie, the wife of John A. Wood; Delia, George W. and Walter.
Mr.
Love and his wife are both earnest and active members of the Baptist Church. He
is a Democrat in his political views and has filled some of the school offices.
He settled in Macoupin County in 1854, when he came from Greene County. He has
always been engaged in farming, and has good improvements on his productive farm
of one hundred and eighty acres.
Contributed 2022 May 02 by Norma Hass, extracted from Portrait and Biographical Record of Macoupin County, Illinois, published in 1891, pages 742-743.
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