The Hancock-Henderson Quill, Inc.
John McFarland was born in Knox County, Ohio in 1828 and came with his parents William and Nancy (Stelley) McFarland to Oquawka in 1841.
John married Miss Ella King and they were the parents of six children.
Mr. McFarland embarked in the lumber trade and successfully carried on that enterprise.
1882 History of Henderson County