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housekeeper and shrewd business woman. Married III-54, who was 

 half-cousin of the 1 1 1-56 whose family will be described later. This 

 couple lived nuich of the time on the farm of the father of III-54, but 

 now own their own farm. Their children numbered five. 



Of these, lV-120, born about 1885, is a fine-looking woman. Con- 

 sidered very capable in practical matters. Has one little girl (V-103), 

 apparently of average ability. 



IV-122, born about 1888, died 1901, typhoid fever. A rough sort of 

 fellow, but hardworking and economical. His wife is a questionable 

 character. No children. 



IV-124, born 1890; died in childbirth. Her husband is a brother of 

 III-49 and 52. He is eccentric. Suffers from tuberculosis of the 

 joints. Their second child (V-105) died with the mother, the first 

 shortly afterwards Avith convulsions. Besides these, the fraternity 

 included two others, IV-126, a son, and a daughter, IV-127; of unde- 

 termined history. 



The next member of our main fraternity is III-55, born about 1862. 

 He is quite as slow and stupid as his brothers, and as a young man was 

 careless, inclined to drink and spend his money. Since his marriage 

 is entirely dominated by his wife. Is hardworking, but very simple 

 and credulous. His wife (III-56) comes from a family known for its 

 alcoholism, sex immorality, and quarrelsomeness. They own a farm 

 of 70 acres. Have worked and scraped until able to put up a fine 

 house, handsomely furnished, which is kept entirely for show. It is 

 said, too, that in order to pay for this, the wife went begging, repre- 

 senting herself as a needy widow with many helpless chidren. Her 

 family are sent to school in scanty clothing in order to excite the 

 pity of people and secure donations. She is hardworking, ignorant, 

 greedy for material things; lacking in pride and independence. Their 

 children may be characterized briefly as follows : 



IV-128, born 1892; had no interest in school, now said to be wild, 

 with drink habit already established. 



IV-129, bom 1895. Overworked at home and therefore married, 

 much against her mother's wishes. Husband reported capable and 

 very well ofT. One little daughter (V-106). 



IV-131 and 132, born 1896 and 1898 respectively. Dull, listless 

 boys. Have the appearance of being half-starved. No interest in 

 school and have ceased to attend. 



IV-133 and 134, born 1899 and 1903 respectively. Both apparently 

 of normal mentality Up with their grade in school. 



IV-135 and 136, twins, died of cholera infantum. 



IV-137, an infant. Smothered to death accidentally by the mother 

 on her way to market. 



lV-138 and 139, twins; premature birth. 



