David Pyle, farmer, sec 18, P.O.Griggsville, This gentleman was born in Harrodsburg, KY., Feb 4, 1817; his parents, Ralph and Rachel Pyle, deceased, emigrated with him to New Orleans in 1818, where he was reared and educated. In 1834 he came with his mother to Phillips  Ferry on a visit; went to Philadelphia, Pa., then to Cincinnati, O and then back to this county where he lived for 21 years, and which he then sold, removing to Morgan County, ILL. In 1862 he returned to this township, purchasing a farm on sec, 18, where he still resides. He was married Aug 2, 1838, to Martha A. Willsey, and they have had 11 children all living; namely, Ralph W., Joseph H., Christopher W., Rachel E., Isaac N., Martha A., Carrie, David W., Morgan L., James C., and Emma L. all but three of these are married, and loving in this county.

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