John Hooker. Served as a Soldier in the Revolutionary War out of Granville County, NC. Coming to Illinois, he lived in Franklin County, where he applied for a pension, (act of June 7, 1832). Pension # R-20384 was not granted because of having served less than six month's. He served only 4 month's service.

He is said to probably be buried in Franklin Co., IL.

The 1818 Franklin Co., IL, census gives John Hooker, 1 white male +21 and 6 other white inhabitants.

The 1830 Franklin Co., IL, census gives John Hooker, aged 80-90, 1 female probably his wife aged 80-90, and 1 female 40-50.

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