Axom D Farmer

http://genforum.genealogy.com/cgi-bin/pageload.cgi?axom::farmer::39... : He was born Oct 30 1870 Robertson co, Tennessee and died june 27 1908 Beaver, Tillamook, Oregon. His miltary papers would list him in the Military from 1861 to 1864 , CO H 31st Regiment of the Illinois Volunteers.

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=50818836 says: A hero of both the Mexican and Civil Wars Axom D. Farmer is also one of the foremost farmers of the vicinity of Hebo, Tillamook Co., where he still has a lease of farm recently disposed of to his son which has been his home for many years, When he first came to the farm about 1876, Mr. Farmer had a sawmill in operation, but of late his land has been devoted principally to dairying, and in connection therewith he engaged in coopering, the trade of his youth, learned from an industrious and worthy father. Ninety-five acres have been retained of the original grant of one hundred sixty acres, and about fourteen cows supply milk to a number of steady customers. Mr. Farmer came to Oregon by rail and from Yamhill County came over the Old HArris Trail to Tillamook, shipping his household goods down the river. He located first on a farm, eight miles south of Tillamook, and five years later moved to his present farm. Hehas taken an active interest in Republican politics and he served as a road and school director. He is also identified with the Grand Army of the Republic. Mr. Farmer is 74 years old and therefore entitled to the partial leisure in which he is enjoying at the present time. He was born in Robertson County, Tennesee, October 17, 1829 and his father Benjamin was presumably a native of the same state, the latter was a cooper by trade, an occupation followed in Tennesesee until his move to Wayne Co., Il in 1838. As was the case with all tradesmen in the early days, one occupation did not suffice and the mechanic was of necessity, master in departments of activity, including carpentering, millwrighting and others equally useful. Benjamin Farmer lived only a year after the move to Wayne Co. and died a comparatively young man. His wife Kisira (Fly) Farmer, died in Williamson Co., IL, in 1901 having attained the age of 90 years. Her family comprised of two sons and one daughter, of whom Axom iss the oldest. As a youth of 9, Axom D.Farmer accompanied his parents to Wayne Co., IL and he there grew to manhood on a farm receiving limited education in the nearby school. In time he moved to Union Co.,IL where he married Betsy Daniels who bore him a daughter now Mrs. W. T. West, of this county. He afterwards married in Williamson Co., IL, Mrs. Eliza McGinnis, who was born in IL, and who died on the homeplace in Tillamook Co. in 1898. Of this second marriage there were born three sons, Frank, Lewis deceased and Otis on the home farm. At the time of the breaking out of the Mexican War, Mr. Farmer was making his home in Williamson Co., IL and was engaged in farming and coopering. The youth and men of the neighborhood welcomed the opportunity a chance to break the monotony of farming and the exodus to serve the cause was large and enthusiastic. Mr. Farmer went to war as a teamster serving throughout the contest in that capacity. For a time he was under command of General Taylor at Vera Cruz and during the service met with many adventures of which he still retains vivid recollections. Returning to Williamson Co. he continued farming and coopering until 1862 when the civil war presented another opportunity to show his mettle and patriotism. Strange to say Mr. Farmer served throughout the civil war also as a teamster and was also connected with the 17th army corps under Generals Sherman and Logan. He enlisted at Cairo, IL in Co. H, 31st IL Volunteer Infantry and served three years. Disposing of his Williamson Co. farm in the spring of 1871 Mr. Farmer came to Oregon as heretofore stated and has since made this state his homr. He has won a host of friends through the exercise of many fine traits of character and his uprightness and progressiveness place him among the sterling and highly respected citizens of a prosperous neighborhood. Source: Portrait and Biographical Record of Western Oregon