R. M.Irving, farmer and stock dealer, was born Sept. 25, 1848, in Pike Co., Ill., and is the son of Christopher and Mary Irving; at the age of 15 R. M. commenced doing business for himself, engaging in farming and finally becoming a stock-shipper. When he and his brother commenced in the cattle business they borrowed $200 and bought calves, and from the start kept increasing their number until now he is shipping about 200 head a year. He and his brother own a fine farm of 280 acres.

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