John G. Irving was born in 1852 in Pike county and is a son of Christopher and Mary Irving, the former a native of Scotland and the latter of England; they came to America and were married in Massachusetts and emigrated to Illinois in early days. In 1878 Mr. I. married Miss Ida M. Newton, who was born in Morgan county, Illinois, in 1859; they have one child. Mr. I. has been engaged in farming since he was of age. Mrs. I. is a member of the Christian Church.

History of Pike County Chapman & Co. 1880 (People/ Towns / Religion/ )