H. W. Amos, farmer, Pleasant Valley Township, was born in Monroe County, New York, August 2, 1854, son of W. H. and Eliza (Vahue) Amos. When he was about six months old his parents removed to Michigan, where his mother died one year later. His father then took his son and went to England, his native country, remaining about five years, then returned to New York, and lived in Monroe County two years, then to Livingston County, Illinois, where our subject was reared. He was united in marriage March 18, 1877, with Mary Frances Crittenden, a lady of superior intellectual attainments, and daughter of Dr. Edward Wells. In February, 1880, Mr. Amos located upon his present farm, which was then in its wild state. Only a few acres had been broken. His farm contains 240 acres and is in a good state of cultivation. He has a good comfortable residence and convenient farm buildings. There is a fine orchard and small fruits in abundance. Politically Mr. Amos is a Republican. Himself and wife are worthy and consistent members of the Methodist Episcopal church, and liberal supporters of the same. They have two adopted children—Clarence and Jennie.

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