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         CLARK COCKLIN, a farmer residing on section 23, Grand View Township, was born in Pittsburgh, Pa., April 4, 1852, and is a son of Reuben and Margaret (Beck) Cocklin, who were natives of Pennsylvania, of German descent. He came with his parents to this county in 1853, they locating upon a farm in Grand View Township, where our subject grew to manhood. He attended the common schools, and later worked as a farm hand by the month for several years. On the 31st of January, 1877, he was united in marriage, becoming the husband of Miss Mary Rice, who was born in Monmouth, Ill., Dec. 27, 1860, and is a daughter of Sylvester and Elizabeth Rice, who are early settlers of Louisa County. By their union three children have been born: Bertha, who is at home; Fay and Nellie, who died in infancy.

Mr. and Mrs. Cocklin are members of the Methodist Church, of Grand View, and are active workers in its interests, ever ready to advance the cause. In his political sentiments he is a Republican. He is always well informed on all questions of interest, both of church and State, and at present holds the office of Trustee of the public schools in the village of Grand View. He is an enterprising, progressive farmer, and one of the respected citizens of Louisa County.