David W. Twitchell
David W. Twitchell, farmer, P. 0. South Charleston, was born August 27, 1831. His father, Luther Twitchell, was born in Vermont in 1802. His grandmother, who was born in Vermont, is still living at an advanced age. Our subject grew upon the farm, receiving such education as his labor and facilities permitted. He has been twice married. His first wife was Miss Catharine Coons, and by her had born to him two children. By his second wife, whose maiden name was Julia Kennedy, he had born to him five children, two sons and three daughters.
From History of Madison County - W. H. Beers [Chicago, 1883]