Philemon Stout, father of our subject, was born in New Jersey, but in his boyhood became a resident of Kentucky. After having grown to maturity he married Penelope Anderson, who was likewise a native of New Jersey and who went to Kentucky when but three or four years old. The worthy couple were joined in holy wedlock in Woodford County and established their home in Scott County. After several years residence there they removed to Fayette County, and thence, in 1836, came to the Prairie State. They selected a location in Ball Township, this county, which is now owned and occupied by their son Philemon, Jr., and here they spent the remnant of their days. Their family consists of twelve sons and daughters, our subject being the sixth in order of birth.
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