JESSE DANLEY, farmer and stock raiser, was born near Girard, Macoupin county, on a farm, July 28, 1842. His father died when he was about twelve years old. He remained on the farm with his mother some two years, then came to Sangamon county and worked out by the month until he was nineteen years old, when he enlisted as a private in Company I, Third Illinois Cavalry Volunteers; was promoted Sergeant, then First Lieutenant, in Company H, Third Illinois Volunteers; was mustered out in October, 1865. He then worked by the month and rented land about two years, then married Miss Mary Van Wormer, in December, 1867. She was born in New York State, August 25, 1841. Mrs. Danley's parents were natives of Kentucky. They had nine children, five sons and four daughters. Three sons and three daughters are yet living. Mr. and Mrs. Danley have two sons and two daughters.