C. F. Couch, an enterprising farmer and stock-raiser of Jasper Township, residing on section 19, is a native of Illinois, born November 7, 1855, a son of B. C. and Martha Couch, who were natives of New Hampshire. C. F. Couch, the subject of this sketch, lived with his parents till seven years of age, when he went to live with an uncle, remaining with him till attaining the age of twenty years. He then began farming on his own account, which he followed in Illinois until coming to Carroll County in January, 1882. He was married In Illinois to Miss Jennie Shreves, a daughter of G. W. and Isabell Shreves, who were natives of Pennsylvania, but early settlers in Illinois. Mrs. Couch was born in the State of Illinois, May 1, 1857. To Mr. and Mrs. Couch has been born one child, Herbert B., the date of his birth being February 5, 1885. When he came to Carroll County Mr. Couch purchased 160 acres of raw prairie land, which he has since improved and cultivated, making it one of the best farms in Carroll County. Mr. Couch has met with excellent success in his agricultural pursuits, and now owns besides his home farm of 160 acres eighty acres on section 20 and forty acres on section 17 of Jasper Township. In politics Mr. Couch affiliates with the Republican party.

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