Transcript:Current, Annie E. Genealogy of the Current and Hobson Families/p002

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of pioneer life, we should not forget how they suffered the deprivations and labors necessary to develop this country from the unbroken forests and swampy lowlands into the fertile ground and healthful dwelling place it is today. The first three or four generations faced the dangers of being torn and eaten by the wild animals or scalped by the savage Indians.

All of our ancestors were agriculturists along with their other trades and professions, and helped to lay the foundation upon which the present generation builds. While we admire their strong characters and independent courage we should be most thankful for the. Christian in- heritance transmitted to us through their godly lives and Bible training, coming down from one generation to another through the family altars and, each, act our part in giving to present and future generations the same blessed heritage,

JAMES CURRENT.

In the year 1780 James Current was born in the north of Ireland. The date of his coming to America is unknown. He had two brothers who were sailors. They also came to this country,