Alexander Mantle
Alexander Mantle, farmer, P.O. Range, was born in Madison County, October 10, 1840. He is a son of Richard and Ann Mantle, the latter a native of Pike County. When two years of age his father died, leaving him to assist in the support of the family. He remained at home until twenty-five years of age. In 1869, he married Keziah Shephard in this township, where she was born March 10, 1845. They have had four children, viz.: George S., born December 13, 1870; Nancy Jane, born September 13, 1872; John, born September 26, 1874; and Annie L., born April 23, 1877. Mr. Mantle was one of a family of eight children, of whom six survive, viz.: Mary, Matilda, Jane, Margaret, Jenette, William and Alexander. Mr. and Mrs. Mantle reside on 207 acres of land, which they own, situated on the London & Danville Turnpike.
From HISTORY OF MADISON COUNTY - W. H. Beers [Chicago, 1883]