WILLIAM M. GANSON
Page 180

It is with diffidence that we attempt to lay before a reading, intelligent public, the character of a gentleman whose native modesty and worth shrinks from notoriety, and whose tastes and inclinations lead him only in the line of duty, public or private, in whatever position he may be called to fill. Such is the case, however, with the subject of this sketch; and such is the model we would present, worthy of the imitation of all. He was born in Champaign county, Ohio, October 22, 1838; came to Illinois in 1858, and permanently located in Mason county, in the vicinity of Manito, in 1859, and engaged in farming, and in the purchase of grain at the town of Manito. Mr. Ganson served two terms as justice of the peace at that place, and a member of the county board of supervisors for four years. In the fall of 1873 he was elected county clerk of Mason county, which important office he still holds. It is a work of superogation to add that the duties pertaining to these offices, have been faithfully and unostentatiously discharged. He was married in 1859, October 2d, to Miss Mary Rawalt, and since installment in his present official position, has made his residence in Havana. May "Through a long life his hopes and wishes crowned, And bright in cloudless skies his sun go down; May bliss domestic smooth his private path, Give energy to life, and soothe his latest breath."

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