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History of White County, Illinois
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R
obert J. Bruce, son of William M. and Maria Bruce, was born Jan. 25, 1838. His early days were spent on the farm in summer and attending the district schools in winter. He was very studious and was prepared to teach at an early age. He has taught about nine years. He enlisted in the late war and after his discharge invested his money in the find farming lands known as the "Thorn Thicket," and has at this time one of the finest farms in Gallatin County. He was married April 5, 1866, to Huldah C. Campbell. They have four sons and one daughter. Mr. Bruce is serving his second term as Sheriff, having defeated at the last election one of the most popular men I the county. He is worth about $15,000.
Submitted by Linda Roberts
[Author unknown] 1883. History of White County, Illinois. 961.
Note: Although this biography is from the History of White County, it is from the section on New Haven Township, across the county line to the south in Gallatin County.
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