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THOMAS TIMMONS, deceased, was a native of Pennsylvania, where he was born December 9, 1800. He was a son of Peter and Sarah (Taylor) Timmons and in 1833 came to this county and settled in Canaan Township, where he remained until his death, October 5, 1862. On November 27, 1830, he married Mrs. Hannah (Silvers) Peebles, a widow lady, by whom he had eight children, viz.: Rebecca, Richard, Mary, Thomas F., Laura, Rachael S., Clay and Winfield. mr. Timmons lived a long and useful life. He was a Universalist in belief, and was actively interested in building the church of that denomination in his neighborhood. He died respected by all who knew him.
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