JOHN E. CONSTANT, born March 29, 1843, and married Hester F. King, January 15, 1871, they have one child Earl, who was born November 19, 1871. Mr. Constant's parents, Wm. A. and Mary A. (Starr) Constant, were married in Sangamon county, Ill., in March, 1842. Mrs. Constant was born July 4, 1845, her parents, James M. and America (Elliott) King, live in Clear Lake township, this county. John E. enlisted at Springfield, Illinois, July 20, 1861, for three years, in what became company B, Eleventh Missouri Infantry, on account of Illinois quota being filled at the time; re-enlisted as a veteran in same company and regiment, January 1, 1864, and was honorably discharged January 15, 1866, having served throughout the war. He was in the battles of which his regiment participated, siege of Vicksburg, Mobile, Nashville, Iuka, &c. After the war he attended the Normal University at Bloomington, Illinois, and finished his education. He then engaged in his present occupation, farming. Mr. Constant has served as Assessor of the township two terms, when his present term expires. He is a Republican and has always voted that ticket. He belongs to the Christian Church, and is a man respected by all his acquaintances.