James Stout
James Stout, a New Jerseyman by birth and a Hollander by descent, entered the west half of the southwest quarter of section 22 [Monroe Twp.] upon which he located in 1829, and upon which he lived until his death, Aug. 30, 1864. There were but few settlers in that part of the township at that time. There were heavy forests, and wildcats, deer and wild turkeys were numerous, and bears were frequently seen. Mr. Stout was fond of hunting, and his wife could shoot squirrels and other small game equally well with her husband. The Stouts were industrious people and good neighbors. Hiram Stout, the survivor of the family, lives at the old home. He is 84 years old, and a bachelor.
From The Bellville messenger, April 2, 1903