Samuel Thackwray, farmer, sec 23, P.O. Griggsville. He was born March 25, 1837, in Pike county, and is a son of Wm. Thackwray, deceased; his mother, Hannah T. is now in her 80th year, residing on the old homestead sec 31, with her son James. Mr. T. is a successful farmer and stock raiser. Nov 9, 1865, he married Mary A. Lynde, daughter of Henry Lynde, of Griggsville. She was born Nov. 10, 1843, in this county. Of their 4 children, these 3 are still living, Annie, Cassie and Melva.

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