BEVERLY DEPP

    Beverly Depp, a  farmer near New California, was born in Powhatan County, Va., November 13, 1826.  His father, Stephen Depp, was a slave for thirty years, and was liberated at his master's death in 1830, when he received, as his share of the estate, 143 acres of land in Jerome Township and a year's provisions.  In 1836, he removed with his family and located on it.  The farm was all woodland and Mr. Depp was numbered with the early settlers.  He married Lydia Knuckles, and died November 12, 1861, leaving her a widow with six children, of whom Beverly is the eldest. He aided his father to clear up the farm.  In 1854, moved on Abraham Depp's farm, which he rented for twenty-seven years.  He bought forty acres in 1865 and has made additions till he now owns a farm of 103 acres.  May 2, 1850, he married to Rachel Mallory, by whom he has had ten children, Viz.: William H.. Rachel J. (wife of Alpheus Geeder), Augustus, Katie, Jerelene, Charles E., Delila E., Beverly, Rosa and Lizzie (deceased).  Mrs. Depp departed this life August 9, 1869.  Mr. Depp is a successful farmer and a highly respected citizen.  In politics he is a stanch Republican.  He has taken an active part in educational matters.