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Source: Atlas Map of Fulton County, Illinois, 
Andreas, Lyter, and Co., Davenport, Iowa. 1871
(page 43)

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Isaac David, the subject of this sketch, was born on the 24th day of January, 1822, in Harrison county, Ohio, emigrated with his father in the spring of 1833, and came to Barnadotte township, Fulton county, Illinois, and settled on section 31, in Barnadotte township. Was married to Miss Mary Ann Green, a native of Ohio, on the 18th day of May, 1843. In 1847 Mr. David opened the first store in Ipavia, and to this day is found ready to wait upon his numerous customers. He has one among the largest stocks of goods in town, and has been successful in business. He was one of the party who laid out the town of Ipavia. 
    
Mr. David's father, Henry David, was a native of Delaware. He died near Ipavia in 1853. His mother's maiden name was Ruth Easley, and a native of Virginia. She is now living on the old homestead near Ipavia, enjoying good health, and bids fair to live many days to come.