LOUIS A. GANSON, farmer and small-fruit grower; P. 0. Urbana; is a native of this township, born Feb. 26, 1839. He is a son of Francis and Mary A. (Allen) Ganson. Francis was a native of Chester Co., Penn. He emigrated to this State, in company with his father, in 1833. He is a farmer, living in this township. Our sub ject spent his boyhood on the farm, and was educated in the commou schools. At the age of 21, he began farming for himself in connection with the small-fruit business, which he has followed ever since, except while in the army, being one of the largest.grape-growers in the county. Aug. 11,1862, when the flag of our country was in danger and patriotic hearts went out in sympathy, he left home and family and everything that makes life desirable, feeling that he owed his first duty to his country, and enlisted in the 95th 0. V. I., with which he served eighteen months, performing duty at Richmond, Ky., at Vicksburg, at Memphis, guarding the city at the first taking of Jackson, and other points on the river. He was discharged on account of disabilities Dec. 9, 1863. Oct. 18, 1860, he was married to Louisa R., daughter of John Harper. They are parents of seven children, all living. His place consists of 52 3/4 acres, all under cultivation. There is a small lake covering about 3 acres on the east side, which furnishes good stock water the year round. Mr. G. is at present one of the Trustees of the township, holding the office for the second year.