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Source: The Historical Encyclopedia of Illinois and History of Fulton County
Munsell Publishing Co., Chicago, 1908

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The Biography of David A. LASSWELL 

[Surnames: LASSWELL, MORGAN, RUSH, SCHRODT] 

LASSWELL, DAVID A. 

    
The Lasswell family is one of the oldest in Deerfield Twp., and its changing fortunes, described elsewhere in this work have gone parallel with the transformation begun here during the first quarter of the 19th century. At that remote period, in 1824, Henry Lasswell, the father of David, was born in a rude log cabin on the untilled prairie of the township, and when grown to manhood, married Sarah H. Rush who was born in PA in 1830. David A. first saw the light Dec. 20, 1850, and to the educational and general advantages of this part owes his rise from modest circumstances to a fair measure of social and agricultural prosperity. 
    
At the age of twenty-four David Lasswell left home and invested his earnings in a farm of 120 acres on Sect. 28, Deerfield Twp., and in that township which had profited by the energy and good judgement of both his grandfather and father, began the carving of his own independent fortune. 
    
The first marriage of Mr. Lasswell occurred Mar. 12, 1885 to Mary Schrodt, who was born in Deerfield Twp., May 2, 1852, and his second marriage occurred July 1, 1905 to Mae L. Morgan, who was born in Joshua Twp, Aug 13, 1861. There are three children in the family: John, Florence, and Carrie. 
    
A Republican in politics, Mr. Lasswell has dignified with good judgement and honest service various local offices, among them that of Constable and member of the School Board. Although not a member of any church he is a man of clearly defined moral views, and may be depended upon to contribute his share toward the furtherance of charitable or other local interests.