The Hancock-Henderson Quill, Inc.
John McFarland was born at Mt. Vernon, Ohio in 1828 and came with his parents in 1841 to Oquawka.
In 1855 he married Miss Ella King and they were the parents of six children, two who died early.
In 1856 Mr. McFarland embarked in the lumber trade and pursued it as well as farming during his lifetime.
1882 History of Henderson County