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Source: Atlas Map of Fulton County, Illinois, 
Andreas, Lyter, and Co., Davenport, Iowa. 1871
(page 42)

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Sands N. Breed was born in Stonington, Connecticut, August 20th, 1810. His father (Jonas Breed) and mother, with a family of nine children, removed to Orion township, Fulton county, May 26th, 1843. His father died in September, 1842, his mother in September, 1866, and his youngest sister in April, 1869. The remainder of the family are all living, as far as known. Mr. Breed has resided in Canton since 1847. For eight years previous to his removal to Canton he held the office of justice, and subsequently, at that place, for the same period, including the present term. He has held several positions of trust, to the entire satisfaction of his constituents.