The Ker Family of Prairie du Rocher Illinois
Henry Ker, born in 1829 to the adventurous Henry Ker, a physician and early settler in Prairie du Rocher, Illinois, faced numerous hardships in his early life. After a stint in California during the Gold Rush, he returned to farming but suffered losses due to floods. He married twice, raising two children with his second wife, Mary Phegley. Ker became a successful farmer, transforming wilderness into fertile land through hard work and perseverance, earning a reputation for integrity in Randolph County.