Bureau County, Illinois - Biographical sketches, 1885 (part 5 of 13)

WILLIAM FORDHAM, Walnut. Charles Fordham, the father of the above-named gentleman, was born in Cambridgeshire, England. In June, 1856, the family landed in Bureau County, 111. They lived in Wyanet and vicinity for several years, and in December, 1864, settled in Walnut Township, where they have since resided, and where the family owns 560 acres of land. When first landing in the county their cash capital was but $15. Charles Fordham was married in his native country to Elizabeth Morgan, a native of Cambridgeshire. She is the mother of five sons, viz : William, Isaac (married to Fannie Butler), Charles (married to Florence Ferris), John (married to Sylvia Major), Arthur (married to Emma Epperson). The two eldest sons were both born in England, but the others in this county, and all are farmers in this township. In politics Mr. Fordham and his sons are all Democratic. William and Charles are members of the A. F. & A. M., Walnut Lodge, No. 722. William Fordhain was born February 7, 1851. He was married in this county August 18, 1872, to Miss Sarah Pinion. She was born in Princeton, April 10, 1854. She is a daughter of Peter and Elizabeth Pinion, both natives of Cambridgeshire,England; they settled in Princeton about 1850, and Bureau County was their home till 1881, when they returned to Northamptonshire, England. They are the parents of four children now living, viz.: Josiah, Alfred and Peter in Iowa, and Mrs. William Fordham. Mr. and Mrs. Fordham have three children living, viz.: Elizabeth, born November 12, 1873; Arthur, born October 15, 1877; William, born May 13, 1880. S. H. FOSTER, Macon, was born in Washington County, E. I., in February, 1820. He is the son of Othniel and Eunice (Browning) Foster. The Foster family is of English descent, and came to America some time in the seventeenth century. Othniel Foster was born in Washington County, K. I., where he was a large land-owner, but his wife was born in Connecticut, and both died in Rhode Island. They were the parents of twelve children, eight of whom are yet living. Our subject was reared on a farm, and has made farming his occupation during life. In 1856 he removed from his native State to Illinois, and the year following settled in Bureau County in Macon Township. Mr. Foster's life has been an active one, and he has met with success. His farm in Macon Township now contains 400 acres of well- improved land. In politics he is Republican, and his father was a Whig before him. He is a member of the Union Church of Buda. October 1, 1846, he was married in his native county to Miss Sarah Browning, who was born August 5, 1827, and is the daughter of Abial F. and Hannah (James) Browning. The Browning family for generations had resided in Rhode Island, and the farm adjoined that of the Foster farm on the sea shore. Mrs. Foster is the only daughter in a family of six children. Mr. and Mrs. Foster have five children, viz. : Charles, Eunice, William, George and S. H., Jr. Charles and William are farmers in Ida County, Iowa; Eunice is the wife of N. J. Knipple, of Buda; George is a druggist in Buda; and S. H. is at home. GEORGE S. FOSTER, Buda. Among the young men of Buda who have been successful in their business ventures, and have laid the foundation for future competency, is the gentleman whose name heads this sketch. He was born in Cook County, 111., January 27, 1857, and is the son of S. H. Foster, whose sketch appears in this work. Mr. Foster came to this county in infancy with his parents. He was reared on a farm, and his early education was in the schools of this county, but in early manhood attended a college of pharmacy in Chicago, and also took a commercial course in the Business College of Davenport, Iowa. In 1879 he engaged in the lumber business in Buda, the firm being S. H. Foster & Son. This is the only lumber yard in the village, and our subject has the management of the business. March 1, 1881, the firm of Toomey & Foster, druggists, of which he was a member, opened a new stock of drugs and groceries, and have met with good success since. They carry a stock of goods valued at about 13, 500. RODERICK B. FRARY, Lamoille, is one of the older residents of Bureau County who have been honorably and prominently identified for a period of forty years, with its business and public interests. Mr. Frary was born at Whately, Mass., January 28, 1821. He was the son of Seth, the son of Seth, the son of Eleazar, the son of Isaac, the son of Eleazar, the son of John Frary. The last mentioned, according to old histories preserved in Massachusetts, was the first of the name who came to America, about the year 1600, and settled in Massachusetts - the exact locality not now known, but his grandson, Isaac Frary, lived at Hattield, Hampshire Co., Mass., and reared a family. j One of his children, Eleazar Frary, was born ' at this place December 19, 1716. The

Frarys at this time were farmers by occupation, and in religion were members of the Congregational Church. It would appear that they were people of enterprise and took an active part in affairs of those days, as Seth, the grandfather of Roderick B., was a soldier in the war of independence and held a Captain's commission. He died at Hatfield, Mass., in 1845, aged upward of eighty years, and for many years had been the recipient of a Captain's pension from the United States Government. One of his epaulets, worn whiJe in the service of his country, is now in the possession of B. B. Frary, and is prized highly, not only as a family relic, but as a Revolutionary one. He was married in 1779 at Whately, Mass., to Esther Scott, of that place, and a daughter of David Scott. The latter was the master builder in erecting the first church edifice ever built in that town. It was commenced in 1772, and, as old histories give it, one barrel of cider brandy was consumed at the " raising " of the frame. Seth Frary, last named, and his wife had born to them nine children. Their son Seth (the father of Roderick B.) was born at Whately, Mass. He married Dency Cooley, a daughter of Martin Cooley, all of Whately. Their children were: Giles C. ; Martin C.; Daniel G. , born March 4, 1817; Pamelia, February 28, 1819; Roderick B., in 1821; and Esther, born in 1823. The only ones now living are Roderick B. and Pamelia, the latter living in Altona, Knox Co., 111. Mr. Roderick B. Frary, the subject of this sketch, was left an orphan, his father dying when he was but two and his mother when he was but six years old. After his parents' death he went to live with his uncle, Dennis Cooley, with whom he remained until he was sixteen. He then bound himself to Dr. Bardwell, of his native place, to remain until he was twenty-one years old. Attaining his majority in the spring of 1842, the following August he started for Illinois, arriving at Lamoille in September, where he made a short visit with his sister. He then continued on his journey, his objective point being Waukesha County, Wis., where he intended building a saw-mill. On his arrival there he commenced this enterprise; it was, however, finally abandoned, and he turned his attention to farming. He erected on his land a log-house 16x24 feet in size, and was married in this building the 26th of April, 1844, to Miss Ann Elliott, a native of Pease Marsh, Sussex Co., England, born March 19,1824. Sheisadaughter of George and Lucy Elliott, who came to the United States in 1828, settling at Sangerfield, N. Y., moving to Wisconsin in 1836, and to Bureau County, 111., in 1851, where they lived until their deaths at Lamoille, which occurred, the mother's in 1862, and the father's in 1866. They had the following children: Ann, now Mrs. Frary; George, who lives on the old home farm in Wisconsin; Samuel, who resides in Delta County, Mich. ; Stephen, of Waukesha County,Wis. ; Mrs. Harriet Bonham, of Andrew County, Mo. ; Mrs. Mary Baird, of Laramie City, W. T., and James, of Sussex, Waukesha Co., Wis. About one year after Mr. Frary's marriage in Wisconsin, he with his wife and one child moved to Bureau Co., 111., and in company with his brother-in-law, Mr. Mather, entered one quarter section of land on Section 2, Lamoille Township. Here he lived until 1852, farming during the summers, and manufacturing brooms during the winters. March 10, 1852, he commenced clerking at Lamoille for Tracy Reeves at $250 a year. After one year Mr. Reeves sold out to the Union Store Company and Mr. Frary was appointed chief clerk, a position that he successfully occupied for four years and six months. He, in September, 1857, in company with Mr. Howard, under the firm name of Frary & Howard, opened a general store at Lamoille. This business he continued some time alone and under different partnerships until 1876, when he sold out his interest to his son and sonin-law, who were then his partners. In 1876 Mr. Frary became interested in breeding and raising Jersey cattle. He has imported since that date five car-loads of thoroughbred Jerseys. His herd consists at present of about fifty thoroughbreds. At present he devotes his time to the care of his stock, a boot and shoe store that he operates at Lamoille Village, and his official duties as Justice of the Peace and Notary Public, positions that he has held for several years. In politics Mr. Frary was an original Abolitionist, and later a Republican. He has served his township, county and nation in various official positions. He was the first Supervisor elected in Lamoille Township and subsequently served several terms, also ten years as Township School Treasurer and various other local offices. In 1857 he was elected Treasurer of Bureau County, and re-elected in 1859. At the expiration of his second term in 1861 he was appointed Assistant United States Internal Revenue Collector under J. H. Bryant, serving one year. In the spring of 1864, when President Lincoln made a special call for 100-day men as volunteers, Mr. Frary volunteered, and in company with Maj. Roth was largely instrumental in raising Company G of the One Hundred and Thirty-ninth Illinois Volunteer Infantry. This company was raised, enlisted and ready for transportation free of expense to the United States Government. Mr. Frary was mustered in as First Lieutenant, and on the organization of the regiment received his commission as Captain. The regiment immediately reported at Beaton Barrack, St. Louis, and soon entered upon active service. It was stationed a short time at Cairo, where Mr. Frary was appointed and served as Provost Marshal. After a service of about six months the regiment was mustered out, and each officer and soldier received personal thanks from President Lincoln for services rendered the Nation, in shape of a certificate signed by himself setting forth the facts. Mr. and Mrs. Frary have been members of the Congregational Church since 1846. For many years he has served the church as Deacon, and has always been an active worker in its support; and of the three church edifices of this denomination erected at Lamoille at different times he was each time a member of the Building Committee. Mr. and Mrs. Frary have had a family of seven children: Esther C., born February 4, 1845, married Albert E. Porter May 16, 1867, and died January 29, 1878, leaving one son; Dwight H., born April 2, 1847, and married Ella Hunt September 12, 1877; Lucy C., born December 9, 1852, and married Clarkson Norris October 15, 1874, and died March 26, 1875; Emma D., born January 14, 1858; Roddie B., born October 25, 1861, and died January 26, 1870; Nellie P., born March 10, 1868;" Hattie M., born

MILFORD FRAZEE, Dover, was born in Alleghany County, Md., November 21. 1843. His parents, Elisha and Barbara (Stuck) Frazee. were both natives of Maryland, and spent their lives there. They were the parents of six children, all living, viz. : Caroline, wife of Dr. Switzer, of Markleysburg, Fayette Co., Penn. ; Milford; Julia, wife of Hiram Griffith, of Markleysburg, Penn. ; Kimmel,of Garrett County, Md. ; Ulysses S.. also of Garrett County, both on the old homestead, and James. Elisha Frazee was born April 30, 1800, and died December, 1874. His wife survived him several years. Milford Frazee was reared on a farm and educated in the common schools, and also attended an academy for one year in Smi thfield, Penn. He taught school for one year in Maryland and also in West Virginia. In October, 1868, he came to Bureau County, and engaged in farming and also in teaching. In 1873 he settled on his present farm of 160 acres in Sections 34 and 27, Dover Township. He was married December 27, 1870, to Annor Coddington, born September 7, 1848. She is a daughter of James Coddington. (See sketch of J. H. Coddington.) She is the mother of seven children, viz.: Lillie May, born July 5, 1872; Fannie Belle, June 9, 1875; Carrie Winnifred, February 23, 1878; James Worrall, November 6, 1880; Kate Edna. August 20, 1882, and infant daughter, November 2, 1884. Mr. and Mrs. Frazee are members of the Baptist Church of Princeton. In politics he is a Republican.

DAVID FRIBLEY, Dover, was born in New Philadelphia, Tuscarawas Co., Ohio, January 28, 1819. He is the son of Jacob Fribley, who was born in Pennsylvania, where he was married to Elizabeth Woods, and afterward removed to Ohio, where they died. Their son David spent his early life on the farm in his native county, and farming has been his occupation during life. November 23, 1867, he came to Bureau County, and then to his present farm of 190 acres, adjoining Dover. He was married in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, in 1840, to Margaret Lupher, a daughter of Henry Lupher. She was born in the same place as Mr. Fribley, but her parents were natives of Pennsylvania. Mr. and Mrs. Fribley are the parents of five children, viz.: Henry L., died of disease while in the army in 1862, of -the Eightieth Ohio Volunteer Infantry; Jacob, in Thirtieth Ohio Volunteer Infantry (was killed at the battle of Antietam in 1862); Catherine is the, wife of Abel Hensel, of Missouri; Hannah, wife of Enoch Hensel, of this county; Sadie, wife of Charles Hogue, of this township. Mr. Fribley has been a Republican since the party was first organized. He and his family are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. In his business life Mr. Fribley has been so prompt in all his transactions that he has never been engaged in a lawsuit.

PETER FUNFSINN, Westfield, was born November 8, 1849, in Luxemburg, Germany. His parents, Henry and Catharine (Rodesh) Funfsinn, natives of Germany, immigrated to LaSalle County. 111., in 1850, where they bought eighty acres of land. They are yet living, and have been successful farmers, and now possess 500 acres in LaSalle and Bureau Counties. Their eight children are: August, Peter, Mrs. Mary New, Mrs. Catharine Snyder, Mrs. Anna Hostetter, John H. , Rosa and Maggie Funfsinn. Peter Funfsinn was married November 18, 1874, to Agnes Sondgeroth, born February 2, 1854, in LaSalle County, daughter of Conrad and Margaret (Schroeder) Sondgeroth. This union was blessed with three children, viz. : Conrad, Henry P. and an infant son. Mr. and Mrs. Funfsinn are members of the Catholic Church. He is a Republican, Township Commissioner, and has a farm of 200 acres.

THOMAS FUNSON, Wheatland, who is the subject of the following biography, was born October 1, 1812, in County Tyrone, Ireland. He is a son of Oliver and Elizabeth (Sproul) Funson, who were natives of the above place, where they also died. They were the parents of the following children: Mrs. Fannie Milligan, deceased; Thomas Funson, our subject; Mrs. Elizabeth McCormic and Mrs. Margaret Young were twins, the latter is deceased; and Mrs. Letitia Milligan, who is yet living in Canada. Our subject received a common school education in his native country, where he tilled(the soil till he immigrated to the United States in 1846. He landed in Philadelphia, where he remained nearly six years, and then removed to Ohio, where he farmed two years. In 1853 he bought eighty acres of land in Milo Township, Bureau Co., 111., which land he improved and farmed successfully, till at present, owing to his perseverance and industry he owns 279 acres of land. Politically Mr.'Funson is identified wi th the Republican party, and has tilled many offices in this township; among others that of Collector, Clerk and Commissioner. Mr. Funson was united in marriage in his native country to Margaret McCoy, who is the mother of the following children: Mrs. Elizabeth Moffitt, Hugh M., Henry O., Thomas T. and Fannie Funson. Religiously Mr. and Mrs. Funson are connected with the Methodist Episcopal Church.

A. T. GALER, Princeton, was born September 22, 1817, in Highland County, Ohio. He is a son of Peter and Elizabeth (Allen) Galer, natives of Virginia. They were the parents of eight children, who were all married here, viz.: John, Daniel, Jacob, Adam T., Sarah, Catharine, Ruth and Nancy. Of these, only Jacob Galer, a resident of Washington Territory, and Adam T. Galer are yet living. Our subject came to this county with his parents August 20, 1834. They settled on Section 19 in Princeton Township, where they afterward entered 320 acres of land. The parents both died here, and are buried in Oakland Cemetery. Our subject was married here to Matilda Allen, who was born June 18, 1811, in Brown County, Ohio. She is a daughter of Jackamiah and Jane (Anderson) Allen, now deceased. They came West by water down the Ohio, and then up the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers, landing in Hennepin, 11]., March 21, 1834. They were the parents of ten children, viz. : William, Melinda, Matilda, Jemima, Ervin, Anderson, Jane, Jacob, Sarah and Polly. They all reared families; five of them are yet living; of these, Matilda, Jane and Jacob Allen are in this county. Mr. and Mrs. Galer are the parents of three children now living, viz. : Joseph, George and Melvina. The latter is the wife of William G. Johnson. They have five children: Adam L., William C., MaryM., Nellie

J. and Thompson G. Johnson, Joseph and George Galer are residents of Nebraska. The former is now married to Mary Thompson; his first wife was Mary Huffman, deceased. He has three children, viz.: Cora, Blanche and Charlie. The latter married Rosa Salesbury. They have four children, viz.: Fred, Ord, Mabel and Tedrow Galer. Our subject is now living on a part of the old homestead; the farm contains 190 acres; he has also 200 acres in Concord Township. He is a Master Mason, and in political matters is connected with the Republican party. He was formerly a strong Abolitionist.

JAMES GALLAHER, Indiantown, was born October 8, 1820, in Liverpool, Perry County, Penn. His parents, Thomas and Isabella (Adams) Gallaher, were born and died in Pennsylvania. They reared six children. Of these, only John A., of Pennsylvania, and James Gallaher, our subject, are now living. The latter was educated in Pennsylvania, where he was a boatman on the Pennsylvania Canal, running from Philadelphia to- Pittsburgh. He followed boating about eight years, and then clerked for his uncle, B. C. Gallaher, in Mifflin, Juniatta Co., Penn. He clerked thero till 1852, when he came to Bureau County, 111., where he bought eighty acres of land on Section 3, in Indiantown Township, where he yet resides, and at present owns 365 acres of land, the result of perseverance and industry.

Mr. Gallaher was married, February 9, 1860, in Pennsylvania, to Sarah A. Fulton, who was born October 31, 1829, in Chester County, Penn. She is a daughter of Thomas Fulton. To Mr. and Mrs. Gallaher three children were born, viz. : Mrs. Margaret Gaskill, Thomas and Mary Gallaher. Mrs. Gailaher is religiously connected with the Methodist Episcopal Church. Politically, Mr. Gallaher is identified with the Republican party. He has been School Director, and filled minor offices in his district, and financially has been a very successful man.

JAMES M. GARDNER, Arispe, was born May 1, 1849, in Osceola, Stark Co., 111. His parents, Otis and Mary (Weaver) Gardner, were natives of New York. They came to Peoria County, 111., in 1831; from there they removed to Stark County, where the father died February 19, 1881, aged seventytwo years. The mother died in March, 1882. They were the parents of the following children: Mrs. A. L. Welsh, Charles A., James M., Judson I, Mary E., and Mrs. Edith M. Mann, who are yet living. Three others are deceased. George Gardner, a brave soldier, was killed at Vicksburg in our late war. Our subject was educated at Lombard College. He clerked abont ten years and then was a merchant in Tiskilwa for five years. For the last five years he has made farming his occupation with good success. He was married, June 15, 1876, to Clara P. Benson, a daughter of A. Benson. She was born September 11, 1853, and is the mother of two children, viz.: Alanson B., born October 20, 1877, and Marian C., born September 6, 1880. Mr. and Mrs. Gardner are members of the Baptist Church. He is an A. F. & A. M.

MICHAEL GENNETT, Wheatland, was born April, 1812, in County Louth, Ireland. His parents, Hugh and Nancy (Garlin) Gennett, were also natives of Ireland, where they died. They were the parents of the following children: Hugh, Matthew, James, Mary, Margaret, Catharine, Ann, Michael and Elizabeth. Of the above only Matthew, Mrs. Margaret Earley, Mrs. Elizabeth Mooney and Michael Gennett, are yet living. The latter came to the United States in 1829 and after a sojourn of two years in New York came to Peoria County, 111., via the lakes and rivers. About 1834 he came to Bureau County, where he bought 160 acres of land at $7 per acre, but did not settle on the land till 1837 when he returned from Chicago, where he had lived since his marriage. He has a farm of 300 acres of land in Wheatland Township, where he enjoys the esteem of all who know him. Mr. Gennett was married in Peoria County, to Margaret Lawless, a native of County Louth, Ireland. Her parents. James and Margaret (Brannon) Lawless, were pioneers of Peoria County. Mrs. Gennett is the mother of the following children: Hugh J., William P., Mrs. Mary A. McAleer, Frank J., Edward C., Lizzie J. are yet living; Thomas, James, and two infants are deceased. James Gennett was a brave soldier boy, who offered his life on the altar of his country. He died at home surrounded by those he loved, two weeks after his father brought him home from the South. Mr. Gennett has now living six children and fifteen grandchildren. Of the latter, six are the children of Hugh J. and Maria (Larkin) Gennett; three of William P. and Ella (Larkin) Gennett: and the other six are the children of Mrs. Mary A. McAleer.

JAMES GEKBOND, Neponset, was born December 14, 1826, in Kirkcudbright, Scotland. His parents, John and Mary (Wilson) Gerrond, were also natives of the above place, where their ancestors had flourished for three centuries. In 1852 the parents of James Gerrond immigrated to the United States, settling in Lackawanna County, Penn. , where both died. They reared nine children, viz. : John, Agnes, Jennett, Mary, Esther (deceased), James and Elizabeth; the two other children died in Scotland. The grandparents of our subject were Eobert and Jennett (Maxwell) Gerrond; they died in Scotland. Our subject was educated in his native country, where be also learned the blacksmith trade, which occupation he followed there and also several years after he came to the United States, which was in 1850. He first settled in Carbondale, Perm. In April, 1855, he came to Sheffield, 111., and two years afterward he bought a farm in Macon Township, Bureau Co., where he farmed till the fall of 1801, when he removed to Neponset, where he lived four years and then moved one mile south of it, where he at present resides. Mr. Gerrond was married twice; his first wife, whose maiden name was Margaret Ferguson, was a native of Scotland. She was an old schoolmate of our subject in his boyhood days. She was a model wife, and the mother of five children now living, viz.: Mrs. Agnes Wing, Mary W., James C., Maggie F. and Jesse D. Gerrond, Subject's paresent wife is Mrs. Sarah Battdorf (nee Sarah Norton), a native of Yorkshire, England. She was a daughter of Robert Norton, who was an old settler in Neponset Township. She is the mother of three children, viz.: Nellie, George N. and John Gerrond. Mrs. Gerrond is an active member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Gerrond is a member of the A. F. & A. M. fraternity. He has held many township offices as, Assessor, Collector, Justice of the

Peace and Supervisor, which latter office he at present occupies. Politically he is a Republican. When Mr. Gerrond landed in the United States he was poor in purse, three sovereigns being all his wealth, but he was rich in will-power, industry and that good old Scotch trait "perseverance," and to-day he is counted among our most successful and wealthy men in Neponset Township.

HIRAM GHEER, deceased, was born July 12, 1819, in Dauphin County, Penn. His parents, David and Eva Gheer, were of German descent. They reared eight children; of these, Hiram, John, Theodore, Levi and Andrew Gheer, came to Illinois together. George Gheer came afterward and is yet living in this county. Hiram Gheer came to Knox Grove. HI., in June, 1842, where he resided till April, 1850, when he came to this county and settled in Clarion Township, where his widow yet resides. He was an exemplary citizen and took an active interest in educational matters. He died June 8, 1877. He was married January 7, 1841, in Venango County, Penn., to Betsey A. Mc- Quiston, a daughter of John and Nancy (Harper) McQuiston, of Scotch descent. She was born June 16, 1821, in Venango County, Penn., and is the mother of the following children: Flemming, who married Hannah Winters; Mrs. Nancy Carothers, of Kansas; Mrs. Sarah Carothers, deceased; Mrs. Alice Cummings, of Mendota; Mrs. Rachel Irwin, of Wisconsin: Martha A.; Jessie, deceased; Ernest H., who married Georgia Crawford, and Lawson J. Gheer. Mrs. Gheer has seen her children grow to man and womanhood, and many married, and all are respected citizens in the communities where they reside. DANIEL GINGERY, Indiantown, was born February 2, 1824, in Germany. He is a son of John and Magdalena (Eckhart) Gingery, natives of Germany. They came to the United States in 1825, and settled in Pennsylvania. In 1831 they came to Tazewell County, 111., where the father died the same year. The mother died in the fall of 1852, at the home of Joseph Albrecht, one of our German pioneers. She was the mother of eight children: Catharine. Peter, Barbara, Joseph, Phebe, Louise, Christian and Daniel Gingery, our subject. He and his sister, Mrs. Catharine Beck, are the only survivors of that family. Mr. Gingery was reared in Tazewell County, 111., but a part of his early life was spent in Bureau County. He followed the carpenter trade in Woodford County, and after he was married there removed to Tazewell County, where he lived seven years. In the spring of 1865 he came back to Bureau County, where he has farmed ever since. He lived in Arispe Township till 1881, when he removed to Indiantown, where he now has a farm of 160 acres of choice land. He was married April 3, 1857, to Catharine Guasler, who was born in 1835, in Baden, Germany. She is a daughter of Henry and Elizabeth (Esterly) Guasler, of Germany. Mr. and Mrs. Gingery are members of the Mennonite Church, and are the parents of the following children: John, Henry, Edwin, Anna, Bertha, Louisa, Mary, Willie and Josephine Gingery. Mr. Gingery traveled in the West, but has seen no country that pleased him as well as old Bureau County. Politically he is identified with the Republican party.

VEIT GOETZ, Clarion, was born February 4, 1831, in Germany. He is a son of George Goetz, also a native of Germany. Veit Goetz was reared in the old country, and eventually came to the United States. He first settled northwest of Lamoille, and then bought 160 acres in Clarion Township, where he now resides. He came here a poor man, but being very industrious and economical, he has accumulated a nice property of 310 acres. He was married here to Julia Heiman, and this union was blessed with five children: Anna, Leonard, Elizabeth, Catharine and John Goetz. In political matters Mr. Goetz is identified with the Republican party.

ANDREW GOSSE, Princeton, was born April 28, 1812, in Eschweiler, Alsace, Germany, formerly France. He is a son of Franz and Mary A. Gosse. The latter was of Italian descent. Mr. Gosse came to America with his parents in 1831. He landed in New York, but went shortly after to Detroit, Mich. In 1839, in company with several other young men, he came to Bureau County, 111. For many years he followed the occupation of a brick-maker in Lamoille and Princeton, and for a long time had the only brickyard in the county. The last few years he made 1,000,000 brick per annum. Many men in Bureau County who are wealthy to-day were at one time employes in Gosse' s brickyard, and there made the money with which they started in business for themselves. In 1858 Mr. Gosse turned his attention to farming, and followed it with good success, and now owns about 500 acres of choice land in the vicinity of Princeton. He was married June 6, 1843, in Woodford County, 111., to Miss Eva Wilz, born March 22, 1823, in Bavaria, Germany. Her parents, Peter and Gertrude (Hut) Wilz, came to the United States in 1838. Mrs. Eva Gosse is the mother of the following children: Franz H., Jacob P., Eva, Julia, Sophia and Georgie. Mr. Gosse has met with deserved success in his labors. At present he is retired from active business, and in the circle of his pleasant family enjoys the benefits of a well spent life, and today, though the shadows of life gather about him, he is a cheerful, hale old man whom it is pleasant to meet.

WILLIAM H. GOULD, Neponset, was born April 17, 1852, in Neponset Township, Bureau County. He is a son of Abraham and Hannah (Bowen) Gould, natives of England. Abraham Gould was born in Eastchurch, County of East Kent, England. In 1849 he immigrated to the United States, and has been a successful farmer in Neponset Township, and at present lives in Neponset, enjoying the fruit of many years of toil. He was married January 5, 1850, in Bureau County, to Hannah Bowen, a daughter of George and Sarah (Moocroft) Bowen. Four children blessed this marriage: William H. , John B. , Mrs. Eliza J. Russell, and Addie. The great-grandparents of our subject were John and Elizabeth Gould, and the grandparents were John and Elizabeth (Hart) Gould, who came to the United States in 1854. Both died in Bureau County. They were the parents of three children who reached maturity: George (deceased), Abraham and Mrs. Elizabeth Wood. Our subject, William H. Gould, was educated principally in the common schools of his native county. Here he has made farming his vocation. He was married January 29, 1876. to Miss Laura

Biogbaphical Sketches

E. Bennett, who was born February 6, 1856, in Indiana. She is a daughter of Timothy and Elizabeth (Russell) Bennett, natives of Ohio, who came here about 1856. To Mr. and Mrs. Gould one child was born - Grace M. She was born October 26, 1877, and died December 2, 1879, brightening their home only about two years. Mr. Gould has a farm of 160 acres. He is a strong Republican, and has been a township and school officer.

JAMES GRAHAM, Fairfield, was born March 23, 1823, in Queens County, Ireland. His parents were James and Elizabeth (Cullen) Graham. Our subject had two brothers and one sister who came to this county, viz.: Alfred, deceased; Malcolm, yet living, and Mrs. Caroline Quigg, a resident of Dakota. James Graham came to America in 1847, landing in New York. He was a wool sorter by occupation, and worked at his trade a short time in Connecticut. After this he went to Ithaca, N. Y., where he followed his trade nearly ten years. In March, 1857, he came to Fairfield Township, Bureau Co., 111., where he bought eighty acres of dry land, as he supposed, because at that time no water stood on the land; but when he came to settle on it a few months later he found it submerged, and had to wade through nearly two feet of water to get to a few acres of elevated land, which he cultivated. Similar incidents occurred in the northwest part of this county. Nothing daunted by this sad beginning of a farmer's life Mr. Graham stuck to the land and proved a successful farmer, and at present owns 280 acres of land. He was married in Ithaca, N. Y., to Mary A. Sterling, a native of County Armagh, Ireland. She is the mother of three children, viz. : Mrs. Caroline Adams, Mrs. Elizabeth C. Burk and Alfred J. Graham. Mr. and Mrs. Graham are members of the Church of England. Politically he is a Democrat, but favors greenback principles. He has tilled school offices.

THOMAS GRANFIELD, deceased, was a native of Kerry County, Ireland, and died in Bureau County, 111., February 1, 1877, at the age of forty-seven years. He was the son of Martin Granfield, who was born in Ireland, and is now living in Hall Township, Bureau County at the advanced age of nearly one hundred years. His wife, Ellen Goran, died here leaving three children, viz. : Thomas, Mrs. Maggie Manning, of Hall Township, and Mrs. Mary Granville, of St. Louis. When Thomas Granfield came to the county in 1848, he and his father bought eighty acres of land. He was a successful farmer, and at the time of his death owned 240 acres. He was married June 15, 1860, to Mary Martin, born in Kerry County, Ireland, in 1840. Her parents, Thomas and Margaret (Sullivan) Martin, came to this county in 1857, and he died here in February, 1877. She is still living, and is the mother of four children, viz. : Mary, John Michael and Mrs. Johanna Fenton. Thomas Granfield left eight children, viz. : Thomas (born March 31, 1861), Michael, Mary, Allen, Margaret, Johanna, Mai-tin and Agnes. Mrs. Grantield is a member of the Catholic Church. Her husband was a Democrat in politics, as is also her son Thomas.

GEORGE W. GRAVES, Lamoille. The progenitor of this family came to the American colonies from France. Here his time from eighteen to twenty-one years was sold to pay for his passage, as was customary in those days. When he attained his majority he was given an extra suit of clothes and two axes, and started for Palmer, Mass., where he was one of the pioneers. His son Daniel was the father of Gideon Graves, who married Hannah Dake, a native of Rhode Island. She was the mother of ten children. Gideon Graves was a farmer, and an Orderly Sergeant in the Revolutionary war. Willet Graves, a son of Gideon Graves, was born February 6, 1803, in Palmer, Mass. He died July 24, 1855, in Belchertown. He was also a farmer and married Lucy Paine, born April 11, 1815, in Ludlow, Mass. Her parents were Lemuel and Elizabeth (Morse) Paine, the former a son of David and Abigail (Shepherd) Paine, and the latter a daughter of Mary (Boyden) Morse, who was nearly a hundred years old when she died. Willet Graves, Sr., was the father of six children, viz.: George W., Mrs. Josephine Barrett, Daniel H. , who was killed at the battle of Vicksburg; Jason L., Mrs. M. Pamelia Vickroy and Willet Graves, Jr. The widow of Willet Graves married Cyrus Hills, with whom she came to Lamoille, where she yet resides, and where he died May 25, 1868, aged seventy-two years. George W. Graves was born February 9, 1836, in Belchertown, Mass. He came to Laraoille in January, 1858. At the breaking out of the war he enlisted in the ninety days' service, and re-enlisted in the Fifty-second Regiment, Company B, of which he was elected Second Lieutenant He was in the service altogether about one and a half years. Since then he has been a painter for many years. At present he is in the furniture business. He was married here to Ida M. Kane, a native of New York State. She is the mother of Lorin Igon Graves, who was born October 11, 1874. Religiously, Mr. Graves is a member of the Congregational Church. He is Commander of the G. A. R. Post, and Secretary of the A. F. & A. M. fraternity of Lamoille. Willet Graves, Jr., was born February 4, 1848, in Belchertown, Mass. He came here with his mother in March, 1858, and was married here December 24, 1873, to Jennie Gill, who was born January 29, 1854. She is a daughter of John and Eusebia (Hills) Gill. Mr. and Mrs. Graves are religiously connected with the Methodist Episcopal Church, and have one adopted child - Jesse E. Graves. Politically, Mr. Graves is identified with the Republican party. He has made farming his occupation, and has now a farm of 300 acres.

NATHAN GRAY, Westfield. Our subject's ancestors were of Scotch extraction, and of the good old Presbyterian stock, many of whom settled in the north part of Ireland, from whence four brothers emigrated to Massachusetts. Our subject's grandfather, Daniel Gray, was a farmer and reared a large family in Massachusetts. Several of his children were soldiers, and one an officer in the Revolutionary war. His son, Collister Gray, was born in 1777, in Hampshire County, Mass. He removed to Madison County, N. Y., where he farmed, and died in Chenango County, N. Y., aged over eighty years. He was married in his native State to Hannah Calhoun, who was born in 1777, in Petersham, Worcester Co., Mass. She died in Chenango County, N. Y., aged seventy-six years. She was a distant relative of John C. Calhoun. and was the mother of five children, who reached the age of maturity, viz. : Collister, deceased; Mrs. Phoebe Stowel, of Poweshiek County, Iowa; Mrs. Cornelia Newton, of Nebraska; Nathan, our subject, and Alexander H., of North Springfield, Mo. Nathan Gray was born April 8, 1812, in Lebanon, Madison Co. , N. Y. He was reared and educated in his native State, where he made farming his occupation, and was married there, December 19, 1836, to Meriba Brown, who was born May 11, 1817, in Hamilton, Madison Co., N. Y. Her parents, Edwin and Lucy (Woodman) Brown, were natives of the same county, and of English extraction. Her uncle, Thomas Simmons, was one of the founders of Galesburg, 111. Mr. Gray came to Bureau County, 111., in June, 1846, and entered 1,040 acres of land in Westfield Township, which was the nearest Government land to Peru. At that time while standing on his land he could not see a sign of human habitation. He met several gentlemen who all assured him that Bureau County was the most healthful country in the world, among them were Mr. Bowen, from Clarion Township, Mr. Bingham, from Dover, and Stewart Richard, from near Princeton. In September of the same year he brought his family to this county. It cost him only $11 to have his goods, weighing 2,200 pounds, hauled from Chicago. When he arrived at Mr. Bowen's he found that he had just been buried, and in Dover he found Mr. Bingham at the point of death. At Stewart Richard's he was told by that worthy that he was just on the hunt for some women folks to help lay out the old lady, who had just died in this healthy country. Nothing daunted, Mr. Gray went on to Princeton, where he in partnership with Dr. Convers kept a general store for two years. During one year they sold ninety-six fiddles, principally to the Green River gentry. After this Mr. Gray was in partnership with John Dodge, and for several years was Postmaster. In the spring of 1852 he removed onto his farm which he improved, and where he now resides. His wife died March 5, 1882. She was the mother of six children, viz. : Mrs. Lucy Prindle, of Washington, D. C. ; Sidney C., of Columbus, Neb. ; Clark, Hermas, Jay N. and Mabel Gray. Of these Clark Gray enlisted in 1862, in the Ninety-third Regiment, Company K, Illinois Volunteer Infantry, and served till the close of the war. He was elected First Lieutenant but was promoted to Captain, and participated in several battles and " Sherman's march to the sea. " Bureau County voted him for his conduct a handsome sash and sword. At present he is a banker in Larned, Kansas. Mr. Nathan Gray has always taken an active part in all public and political matters, and among the many schemes and political contests with his adversaries we remember his wool picking at the Green River voting precinct, and others, while an old time Whig. At present he is identified with the Republican party. In his own township he was a leading man for years, and while filling the office of Supervisor, was an active advocate for the building of the new court house.

HERMAS GRAY, Westfield, was born January 17, 1843, in Otselic, Chenango Co., N. Y., son of Nathan Gray. (See preceding sketch.) Our subject ie one of a family of six children, viz. : Lucy, wife of George Prindle, and the mother of Sibyl (deceased), Sidney and George Prindle; Sidney C. married Roena Ransom, daughter of Lyman Ransom - children four, viz. : Clinton, Myron (deceased), Arthur and Syd Roene, the latter deceased; Clark; Hennas, our subject; Jay N. married Vista Dodge, who is the mother of one child, Vara Gray; and Mabel Gray, at home. Hermas Gray was reared and educated in Bureau County and at Knox College. He was married here, November 17, 1864, to Lydia A. Hughes, born May 6, 1840, in South Trenton, N. Y. , daughter of David and Mary (Morris) Hughes, deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Gray are members of the United Brethren Church, and the parents of two children, viz. : George N. and Elmer H. Gray. Politically Mr. Gray is a Republican. He has a farm of 293J acres.

CLARK GRAY, President of the Larned State Bank, in Larned, Kan., was born January 12, 1841, in South Otselic. Chenango Co., N. Y. He was reared in Bureau County, in the affairs of which he had commenced to take an active part when he removed to his Western home. " Old Bureau " showed her appreciation for his conduct during the war by voting him the handsome present above referred to. He was married September 18, 1873, at Pawtucket, R. I, to Miss Anna M. Cushman, born in Pawtucket, May 24, 1849. Her parents were Henry B. and Harriet T. Cushman.

W. I. GREELEY, Indiantown, was born January 24, 1839, in Franklin, Merrimac Co. , N. H. He is a son of Ira and Sarah (Peabody; Greeley, natives of New Hampshire, where they died. They were the parents of the following children, vix,. : Caroline, Sarah, William J. (our subject), Ellen and Emma. Mr. Greeley was educated in New Hampshire, where he also worked at needlemaking till May, 1858, when he came to this county, where he worked about two years in Macon Township, and then went to farming for himself. In 1871 he bought 160 acres of land, where he now resides. He was married January 1, 1862, to Miss Judith Pilkington, a native of New York. Her parents, William and Hannah (Towers) Pilkington, were natives of England, where he died. She is yet living. Mrs. Judith Greeley is religiously connected with the Episcopalian Church. Politically Mr. Greeley is identified with the Democratic party.

A. G. GREENMAN, Arispe. The subject of the following biography was born April 12, 1838, in Lake County, Ind. He is a son of Dr. Martin Greenman, who was born 1804. in Herkimer County, N. Y. He w«ls principally self-educated. Dr. Mariam, of Soininauk, 111., was his preceptor while studying medicine. He came to this county in 1847, and practiced medicine in Tiskilwa and vicinity. In 1849 he went to California, where he followed his profession for two and a half years. He visited that State in 1854. In 1856 he removed into the country, and in 1877 the angel of death closed his useful career. He was married in New York State, to Modena Gage, who was born December 22, 1810, in Ferrisburg, Vt. She is a daughter of Jesse and Sarah (Grover) Gage. Mrs. Dr. Greenman was the mother of the following children: Curtis, Mrs. Rosina Holton, wife of Dr. Hoiton; Mrs. Flora Kitterman, Mrs. Asena Barlow, Alrnon Gage, Mrs. Eucla Sherwood, and Don Alvarus M. Greenman. Our subject was principally educated in this county, where he is classed among our successful farmers, owning a farm of 515 acres. He was married February 27, 1802, to Eliza Chenoweth, a daughter of Bureau County's famous pioneer preacher, Elder Chenoweth (see general history). Mrs. Greenman was born February 18, 1841. She is a member of the Baptist Church, and is the mother of five children, viz.: Roscoe G., Blanche I., Flora C., Merle B., and an infant daughter. Mr. Greenman is an ardent supporter of the principles advocated by the Democratic party.

NICLAUS GBOSZ, Clarion, was born January 7, 1813, in Gestungshausen, Coburg, Germany. He is a son of Simon and Anna M. (Mahter) Grosz, both natives of Germany. Niclaus Grosz learned and followed the carpenter's trade in the old country where he was also married in February, 1837, to Elizabeth Aulwurm, who was born February 22, 1814, in Oeslau, Coburg, Germany. She was a daughter of Lorenz and Catharine (Pop) Aulwurm. Mr. Grosz came to America in December, 1853. He came to Bureau County, 111., and bought 100 acres of Elisha Fassett, in Section 4, in Lamoille Township. After five years he sold out and bought eighty- four acres in Clarion Township, where he now owns 210 acres, which he acquired by his perseverance and industry. He has followed the carpenter's trade hereto some extent, and built the German Lutheran Church. Mr. and Mrs. Grosz are the parents of the following children: Pancratz, Charles, who fell at the battle of Pittsburg Landing, and Lorenz, who is yet at home; he was born here August 17, 1855, and was married September 20, 1879, to Margaret Fridlein,who was born November 27, 1857. She is a daughter of George and Margaret Fridlein, now residents of Iowa. Mrs. Margaret Groaz is the mother of three children, viz.: Paul J., Gilbert O. and Laura A. Grosz. The Grosz family is religiously connected with the. Lutheran Church.

MOSES GRUMBINE, Ohio, was born in Lebanon County, Penn., July 28, 1843, and is the sou of Benjamin and Sarah Grumbine, of Pennsylvania. The father was born November 19, 1815, and came to Du Page County, 111., in May, 1845, where he still resides, his address being Naperville. The mother was born October 20, 1817, and is still living. Mr. and Mrs. Grumbine were married September 25, 1835, and are the parents of ten children, nine of whom are now living, the subject of this sketch being the fourth child and the only one in this county: Leah, now Mrs. Kessel, of Dakota; Katherine, of Naperville, 111. ; Solomon, of Colorado; Moses, subject of sketch; Aaron, of Utah; Mary A., of Naperville, 111. ; Jeremiah, died in December, 1855; Sophia, now Mrs. Wert, of Naperville, 111.; Henry, of Piano, 111.; Sarah, of Naperville, 111. August 4, 1802, the subject of this sketch enlisted in Company B, One Hundred and Fifth Illinois Infantry, in which company he served till May 2, 1805, when he was discharged, by reason of wounds received at Lost Mountain, Ga., June 10, 1804. December 3, 1868, Moses Grumbine married Miss Rebecca H. Strasburger, of Chicago, 111., the daughter of Rev. William and Abigail Strasburger. Mrs. Grumbine was born in Delaware County, Ohio, November 23, 1843, and received a liberal education in the piiblic and High schools of Wisconsin and Illinois, and taught in the public schools of the latter State for a period pf three entire school years. Her father was born in Prussia, December 2, 1821, and came to this country at the age of fourteen, and entered the ministry in Wisconsin, and is now a local preacher at Marion, Iowa. The mother was born in Lancaster County, Penn., December 17, 1819, and is of American parentage, and still survives. Mr. and Mrs. Strasburger are the parents of seven children, five of whom are now living. Mr. and Mrs. Grumbine are the ; parents of two children: Ulysses W., born October 25, 1809, died July 26, 1870; Eugene E., born April 12, 1874. Mr. Grumbine removed from Chicago to Naperville in 1808, where he remained till 1872, when he came to Ohio, 111., and engaged in the business of buying and shipping grain and stock, and he is still in the grain business. In politics Mr. G. is Republican, and is associated with the Methodist Protestant Church. Has residence property in Ohio Village, and 600 acres of land in Kearney County, Neb., partly improved and under cultivation.

Ohio. He is a son of Mahlon Gudgell, who was a native of Pennsylvania. He was a farmer and shoe-maker by occupation, and died in Ohio. The grandfather of our subject was a soldier in the Eevolutionary war. The wife of Mahlon Gudgell was Charlotte (Snodgrass) Gudgell, who was the mother of five children, viz. : Stephen, John, Samuel, William G. and Milton. Mrs. Charlotte Gudgell died in Bureau County, aged eightyfour years. Our subject went to school in Indiana, and at the age of fourteen he commenced to farm for himself on his widowed mother's farm. Even at that age he would do a man's work in cradling and mowing. In the fall of 1850 he came to Putnam County, 111., where he farmed till 1856, when he removed to Tiskilwa, Bureau County, where he opened a grocery store the following January in partnership with C. A. Dean. In a few years the latter went to California, and Mr. Gudgell has continued the business ever since. For a number of years he was also engaged in the stock and grain business. Mr. Gudgell was married twice. His first wife, Mary A. Sharpless, died March 4, 1861. She was the mother of four children, viz.: Harrison W., Luella V., Sarah L. and William Frank. His present wife, Susan A. Smith, is a native of New York. She is the mother of six children, viz.: John H, Emma A., Clarence E., Ida, May and Walter R. Mr. and Mrs. Gudgell are members of the Baptist Church. Politically he is a Republican, and was formerly a friend of the " underground railroad. ' '

JOHN GUGERTY, Ohio, was born April 19, 1835, at Dundalk.Louth County, Ireland, and is the son of Patrick and Catherine Gugerty, who came to America in 1851, first landing at New Orleans, but came to Ohio Township in June of that year. The father was born in 1792, and died in this county March 25, 1876. The mother was born in 1788, and died in this county August 29, 1882. In 1855 the subject of this sketch settled with his parents on Section 2, where he still resides. December 9, 1856, Mr. Gugerty married Mary Burns, the daughter of Owen and Catherine Burns, of Louth County, Ireland. The father was born in Ireland in 1800. The mother was born in 1805. Both died in their native land. Patrick and Catherine Gugerty were the parents of nine children, five of whom are now living in America, but two only are in this county - John and Mrs. Hugh Larkin. Mr. and Mrs. John Gugerty are the parents of eight children, five of whom are now living: Mrs. Catherine J. Murthy, born April 15, 1858, Ohio, 111.; Mrs. Ann B. Shehan, February 29, 1860, Ohio, 111.; Thomas Gugerty, March 19, 1862; John Gugerty, Jr., November 22, 1863; Mary E. Gugerty, September 9, 1868. Three children died in infancy. Mr. Gugerty owns 397 acres in Ohio Township: also town property in Ohio village. In politics is a Democrat, and a member of the Catholic Church.

HENRY GUITHER, Walnut, was born in Saxe-Coburg, Germany, April 6, 1827. He remained in his native land till he was twenty-one, and then, in 1848, came to America, having just money enough to bring him to Chicago, 111. He first worked on a farm near Joliet, for a man named King, and the following year rented a piece of land. In the fall of 1849 he was married, at Joliet, and in November removed to Lamoille, Bureau County. That winter he worked in the woods for Tracy Reeve, at. $11 per month. In 1850 he again farmed on rented land, and in 1853 purchased eighty acres of land where his house now stands, in Section 2, Walnut Township, in what is known as Red Oak Grove. He bought the farm all on time, at $5 per acre. In April, 1855, he removed to his present farm, where he has since resided. At that time his house was the only one on the north side of Red Oak Grove for ten miles; on the west side there were no improvements, and on the east side was a logcabin owned by Dunham, who made the first settlement in Red Oak Grove. Mr. Guither has continued to invest in land as his capital increased, till he now owns about 1,000 acres in one body, and 160 acres near the village of Walnut. Mr. Guither has been very successful in his business since coming to Bureau County, but it has been through his own energy and industry. He was married, October 18, 1849, to Barbara Pope, who was born February 25, 1830, in Saxe-Coburg, Germany, and came to America in 1848. She is the mother of seven children, viz. : Edwin, born July 25, 1850, married to Caroline Eapp, lives in this township; Barbara, born July 26, 1851, wife of George Hoffman, of Clarion Township; John, born April 2, 1854, of Lee County, married to Ruth Betz; Maggie, born January 1, 1856, wife of John Baumgartner, of Walnut Township; Martha, born June 3, 1857 ; Mary, born September 13, 1859; Daniel, born Augusts, 1860. Politically Mr. Guither is a firm supporter of the Republican party, and has always taken an active part in political matters. He has held various township offices. He and his family are members of the Evangelical Church.

GEORGE GUNKEL, Sheffield, was born in Butler County. Ohio, October 16, 1814. He is the son of John and Catherine (Beakler) Gunkel, who were natives of Pennsylvania, and of German descent. Mr. George Gunkel was reared on a farm in his native county, in Ohio, till about the age of seventeen years, when he began learning the trade of millwright, and served his apprenticeship, and afterward followed his trade for about nine years. He then began carpentering, and continued in the same business till after coming to this county. About the time of reaching his majority he left his native State, and for two years resided in Carroll County, Ind., and then in Tippecanoe County, where he continued to reside till coming to this county in 1856. In 1857 he erected for himself a business house at Sheffield, and began in the mercantile business, and has continued without intermission in the same since, and is now the oldest business man in Sheffield. When he first began business there were but five other business houses here except saloons. Besides the general store, he has also been engaged in the lumber business for a number of years. His son D. A. is his partner in business. He was married, February 24, 1837, in Indiana, to Sarah Isley, who was born near Dayton, Ohio. Her parents were natives of Virginia, and also of German descent. Mr. and Mrs. Gunkel have two children living, viz. : Daniel A. and Mrs. Catherine A. Boyden, wife of Charles H. Boyden, of Sheffield.

22, 1827, in County Down, Ireland. He is a son of Thomas and Alice (McBride) Gunning, who were both natives of Ireland, where they died. They were the parents of thirteen children, and of these the following ten reached maturity : Sarah A. , John, Est her, Eliza, Alexander, Jane, Mary, Thomas, Bell, and Matilda. Our subject, John Gunning, was educated in the common schools of his native country, where he afterward farmed till 1850, when he immigrated to the United States, and settled near Albinia, N. Y. There he farmed till 1856, and then removed to Osceola, Stark Co. , 111. , where he farmed four years. About 1860 he came to Neponset Township, Bureau County, where he now resides in Section 24, on a farm of 200 acres, which is the result of his and his family's industry and perseverance. Mr. Gunning was married February 18, 1850, in County Down, Ireland, to Margaret Porter, who was a native of the above place, and who died July 26, 1880, in Bureau County. Her father's name was Hugh Porter. She was the mother of three children, now living, viz.: Thomas J. , Catharine E., and Hugh G. The oldest son, Thomas J. Gunning, married Alice Carpenter, who is the mother of three children, viz.: John S. , Thomas P. and Charles H. Mr. Gunning came to the United States without means, but with an abundance of perseverance and native energy. He has been township and school officer. He and his two oldest children are members of the Congregational Church. Politically Mr. Gunning has been identified with the Republican party.

ARMSTEAD T. HAGAN, Hall, was born November 12, 1814, on the Potomac, in Montgomery County, Md. His parents, Thomas and Rosina (Shelton) Hagan, were both natives of Maryland, as was the grandfather, Joshua Hagan. Our subject's parents removed to Nelson County, and then to Union County, Ky., where the mother died. The father died in Louisville, Ky. ; he was a soldier in the war of 1812. They had two children - our subject and Mrs. Harriet Vincent, deceased. A. T. Hagan was a farmer in early life, and also followed the river for a short time, and for five years was engaged in the grocery business in New Orleans. March

1, 1848, he came to Peru, 111., where he was in business a short time. Afterward he and two other men made the dangerous trip across the plains, traveling a distance of 2,000 miles with an ox team. In California he was engaged in mining, and returned East in July, 1850, via Panama and New York. He then went into the ice business in Peru, 111., following it successfully for twenty years. In 1871 he moved onto his farm south of Peru, but in 1875 sold it, and bought the Kelly farm, consisting of 426f acres in Hall Township, Bureau Co., 111., where he now resides. Mr. Hagan was married in Arlington, April, 1852, to Miss Catharine Waugh, a native of Westmoreland County, Penn., daughter of James Waugh. Mr. and Mrs. Hagan have three children, viz.: Willie R., married to Belle MeCormic, a native of Peru, daughter of John L. MeCormic; Frank and Jennie Hagan. Mr. Hagan is a Prohibitionist. He is a member of A. F. & A. M. fraternity. James Waugh, deceased, was a native of Cumberland County, Penn., and died in Arlington, 111., February, 1862, at the age of seventy-five years. He was a son of Richard Waugh, of Scotch extraction, and a native of the north of Ireland. James Waugh was married in Peru, 111., to Jane Park, who came from New Jersey. They came to Peru in 1848, and to Arlington in 1850, where they bought land of George Gilson. Mrs. Waugh died in Arlington in March, 1862, at the age of fifty-six years. She was the mother of the following children, now living: William, Samuel, Mrs. Catharine Hagan, Mary, James, Mrs. Caroline Linton (of Dakota), and Martha. James Waugh had the true pioneer spirit; he laid out part of Arlington, and took an active interest in everything that pertained to the welfare of the community where he resided, and his influence for good was felt by all who came in contact with him.

J. F. HALE, Mineral, was born June 16, 1845, in Somerset County, Me. His parents, James and Dolly (Farmer) Hale, were also natives of the above place. The former died in Bureau County, May 12, 1843, where his widow yet resides. She is the mother of five children, who are now living, viz. : John F., our subject, Mrs. Roxana Bowen, Isabelle, Emma and James, the latter a resident of Iowa County, Iowa. Our subject was educated in Bureau County, to which he came with his parents. About 1869 he removed to Iowa County, Iowa, where he farmed, and was married in August, 1869, to Miss Carrie Teeter, who was born July 18, 1861, in Indiana. She is the mother of three children, viz. : Lenora E., born August 11, 1870; Charles P., August 25, 1873; and J. Frank, November 14, 1876. After a residence of seven years in Iowa, Mr. Hale returned to the old homestead in Mineral Township, Bureau County, where his industrious parents had accumulated a farm of 430 acres of land. Mr. Hale is a member of Marengo Lodge, No. 114, A. F. & A. M., of Marengo, Iowa. Politically Mr. Hale is identified with the Democratic party.

THE HALL FAMILY. John Hall, one of the first settlers in Bureau County, was born in Georgia, and when about four years of age removed with his parents to Kentucky, where he remained till after his first marriage, which was to a Miss Horn, by whom he had two children. After marriage he removed to Indiana, and his wife died. He was married to Elizabeth Kellums in Indiana, and she was the mother of thirteen children. Of the family the following yet survive: Wesley Hall, of Iowa, near Burlington; Mrs. Eliza Brown, a widow; Mrs. Melinda South, Mrs. Marena Bookum, Sylvester, Elijah and Elisha reside in Atchison County, Mo.; Charlton Hall lives near Nebraska City, Neb.; and William Hall, the youngest of the family, resides in Iowa. More of John Hall and his settlement in Bureau County will be found in the General History. Ransom Hall (deceased) was born in Indiana, January 29, 1823, and is the second son of John Hall. After coming to Bureau County he made this his home till death, and was engaged in farming, in which he was quite successful. December 12, 1845, he was married to Amanda Long, who was born in Green County, Ohio, November 12, 1827, and is the daughter of Henry J. and Mary (Walden) Long. To Mr. and Mrs. Hall two daughters were born, viz.: Maria Louisa, born November 16, 1847, wife of M. M. Martin, Selby Township; Mary E., No- vember 15, 1853, wife of Peter A. Martin, of this (Selby) Township. Mr. Hall died July 2, 1861. Mr. Hall and wife were members of the Methodist Church. (For sketch of the Long family see that of Ernest Dunteman.)

N. A. HARRINGTON, Bureau, was born in Farmington, Kent Co., Del., October 19, 1831. His parents, Jonathan and Lydia (Anderson) Harrington, were both natives of the same county as their son, and have always lived in that vicinity.- Jonathan Harrington was born November, 1794, and his wife November, 1807. They are the parents of four sons and four daughters now living, and two daughters dead. He has always been a farmer, and the Harrington family as far back as ia known, have been farmers and resided in Delaware. N. A. Harrington was reared on the farm, and has made farming his occupation during most of his life. In 1855 he came to Bureau County, 111., and began working by the month, but the following winter engaged in teaching school, which occupation he followed for several succeeding winters, farming in the summer. In the fall of 1860 he purchased eighty acres of land, his present homestead, where he has since resided. His farming has been general, but in later years most of his attention has been given to raising and feeding stock. He has gradually added to his farm until he now owns 720 acres in Bureau Township. In politics Mr. Harrington has been a Republican since the organization of the party. He, was married in this county November 22, 1857, to Margaret E. Sapp, a daughter of Hezekiah Sapp (see sketch of Andrew Sapp). She was born in Delaware, June 8, 1837. Mr. and Mrs. Harrington are the parents of six children, viz. : Clement, born September 8, 1858, married to Hattie Lysinger; Ora, born October 27, 1860, died September 17, 1863; Adelbert, born July 30, 1864; Luella, born April 3, 1867; Lydia M., born December 26, 1869; Ada, born August 28, 1872. All reside in Bureau Township. Mrs. Harrington is a member of the Wesleyan Methodist Church.

HON. JOSEPH W. HARRIS, Tiskilwa. The genealogy and biography of the Harris family in America, is as follows: The progenitor of the family came from England and was one of the pioneers of New England, where the family bore a conspicuous part in the events which led to the union of the thirteen colonies, afterward States. The great-grandfather of our subject, David Harris, was a native of Rhode Island, where he was a prominent merchant. His son, Joseph Harris, was one of the first graduates of Brown University, and was a zealous patriot during the Revolutionary war, in which he took an active part. He was one of the party, who, disguised as Indians, threw the tea overboard from English vessels anchored in Narragansett Sound - a fac-simile to the Boston Tea Party. One of his children, William Harris, who is the father of our subject, was born 1785, on the Island of Nan tucket; he died 1864 in Woonsocket, R. I. His main occupation in life was that of a cotton manufacturer. He was a man of undaunted courage, firmness and endurance. In 1849 he was chosen captain by a party of young men, and led them overland to Mexico, where he remained two years and met with many adventures. After the expiration of two years he returned to his native State, where he followed his favorite occupation. He was married twice; his first wife, Sarah Green, was the mother of five children, who reached maturity, viz.: Eliza, William, Joseph W. (our subject), Sarah J. and Mrs. Catharine J. Thacher. His second wife was Sarah WTilkinson, a grand -daughter of Osial Wilkinson, of English extraction. The last named family are remarkable for their ingenuity as inventors. They were the originators of the world- famed spinning power looms, and also manufactured them first in America, thus gaining and distributing wealth. Mrs. Sarah W. Harris was the mother of three children, viz. : Anna, Abraham and Edward Harris. The latter was killed while Deputy Sheriff in Colorado. Our subject was educated in Massachusetts. In early life he clerked in a drug store. In 1836 he went to Galesburg, Mich. , where he farmed. In May, 1840, he came to Tiskilwa, 111. He entered and bought land and became a successful farmer. He still owns a farm of 312£ acres in Milo Township. In January, 1882, he removed to Tiskilwa, where he now resides. In September, 1861, he en- Jisted in the Fifty-seventh Regiment, Illinois Volunteer Infantry, Company F. He had the rank of First Lieutenant and served till October, 1865. He participated in the battles of Fort Donelson, Shiloh and Corinth. In the fall of 1862 he was detailed to the Freedman's Bureau, and in that grand institution for the colored men, rendered valuable services to the United States Government. He had charge of about 3,000 freedmen, who were distributed in three different camps, employing them principally in raising cotton. It was the only self-supporting camp in the United States. Mr. Harris was married here, January 16, 1846, to Fannie Hall, who was born October 18, 1821, in Mansel Park, Derbyshire, England. Her parents were Thomas and Sarah D. (Cockayne) Hall. The latter's ancestors came to England with William the Conqueror. Mrs. Harris was the mother of four children; of these only William H. Harris is yet living. He was born June 28, 1856, and is a miner in Colorado. Mrs. Harris is an active member of the Episcopalian Church. Politically Mr. Harris is identified with the Greenback party. He has tilled different offices and has been a Member of the Legislature.

WILLIAM M. HARSH, Tiskilwa, the subject of the following biography, was born February 4, 1834, in Washington County, Penn. His parents, Daniel and Nancy (Mc- Kee) Harsh, were natives of the same place. Daniel Harsh was a farmer by occupation and died in Ohio. Mrs. Nancy Harsh is yet living in Iowa. She is the mother of seven children, viz.: William M., Philip L., Mrs. Mary N. Donlin, Alexander, James B., Andrew F. and Mrs. Alvira J. Oliver. Of the above, Alexander Harsh lost his life in the army in defense of the Union during our late Civil war. Our subject, William M. Harsh, came here with his parents in 1848. Here he was reared on a farm and made farming his occupation. At present he owns a farm of 800 acres. For the last twenty-five years he has been engaged in the stock business. For several years past he has been interested in the stock business in Montana Territory, and is a member of the River Falls & Tiskilwa Live Stock Company, which has fifteen members and a capital of $100,000. Mr. Harsh was married June 5, 1861, to Mary J. Bacon, who was born September 9, 1840, in Amanda, Hancock Co., Ohio. Her mother, Mrs Betsey (Robinson) Bacon, is living with her. To Mr. and Mrs. Harsh three children were born, viz.: Mary Ada, born August 11, 1862; Charles J., born October 23, 1864; and Ste.lla J., born May 24, 1875. Mrs. Harsh is a member of the Episcopalian Church. Politically Mr. Harsh has always been identified with the Republican party, and has filled various local offices.

ORREN HASARD, Neponset. The genealogy of the Hasard family dates back to two brothers who came over from England, and were among the first settlers of the New England States. The old family name was spelled Hazard (the name was changed by our subject). David Hazard, the grandfather of our subject, was a descendant of the two brothers mentioned above. His son, Caleb Hazard, was reared in Cambridge, Washington Co., N. Y., and died in Wirt, Allegany Co., N. Y. He was a cooper by occupation, but the latter part of his life farmed. He married Elizabeth Babcock, a native of New York, where she died. She was the mother of twelve children, viz.: Orren (our subject), Nancy, Robinson, Elihu, Parley, Eliza A., Lorenzo, Ruth, Cyrus, Byron, Samantha ani Page, who have all been married and are yet living in different parts of the United States. Orren Hasard was born February 28, 1815, in Spafford, Onondaga Co., N. Y. Mr. Hasard was educated in the common schools of New York State. In early life he assisted his father, and then learned and followed the carpenter's trade in New York. He came to Peoria, 111., in May, 1839; from there he came to Providence, Bureau County, the same month. In Providence he followed his occupation about six years, and then removed to Mineral Township, and there followed his trade for several years, and then went to farming. He was a successful farmer, and in 1 883 sold 429 acres of land and removed to Neponset, where he now resides. He was married in Mineral Township, January 1, 1846, to Miss Mary Hall, born March 8, 1817, in Derbyshire, England. She was a daughter of Thomas and Sarah (Cockayne) Hall, natives of England. She died on the Atlantic Ocean. He came to the United States in 1837, and died the following year in Stark County, 111. Mrs. Mary Hasard came to Stark County, 111., in 1836. She is the mother of four children now living, viz.: Arthur C., born January 7, 1849; Mrs. Sarah J. Stetson, born July 3, 1853; Charles E., born March 2, 1859; and Mary L., born April 12, 1865. Mrs. Hasard is an active member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Hasard is a member of the Congregational Church. Politically he is identified with the Republican party.

THE HASSLEK FAMILY, Selby. John Hassler, deceased, was born in Zurich, Switzerland, August 28, 1764. For twenty years before coming to America, he resided in Germany, but retained his citizenship in Switzerland for several years after coming to this country. In 1834 he started with his family to America, and after a trip of sixtyeight days landed at New Orleans. They then came up the Mississippi River to St. Louis, Mo., where they remained for some time looking for a suitable location, but not being pleased with the country went to Beardstown, 111. From there two of the sons started on foot to Springfield, and two came to Hennepin. The latter, finding country that suited them, returned to Beardstown, and the family again took the boat and landed at Hennepin. They soon after purchased the claim of John Hall in Selby Township, and the family entered 1,800 acres of land. The Hassler family is one of the earliest in Selby Township and probably the first that came to this county from Germany, and it is due to their influence as German speaking residents that many other families from the old country settled in the locality of Hollowayville. John Hassler was married in Saxony, Germany, to Christina Charlotte Rossig, born in Dresden, Saxony, January 11, 1781. John Hassler lived but two years after coming to America, dying at his daughter's home two miles south of Hennepin, September 20, 1837. His wife survived him until August 7, 1852. They were the parents of six sons and one daughter, viz.: John, born October 19, 1802, in Saxonj, was killed by accident on the old homestead in

August, 1853; he left a wife and six children; Rudolph, born January 11, 1805, in Switzerland, died May 20, 1881, at Amboy, 111. ; left a family of five children ; Henry, born April 8, 1807, in Germany, now of Mount Tabor, Oreg. ; has a family of two children; Charles, born April 18, 1809, lives in Selby Township; was married in this county to Barbara J. Croisant, of French descent. The Croisant family is of the old Huguenot stock, and was driven out of France during the massacre of St. Bartholomew. Charles Hassler is a farmer and owns 160 acres of land. He has eleven children, viz. : Mrs. Justina Toll (deceased), Charles, Jacob, Frederick, Adolph, Ferdinand, Matilda, Gustav, Emma, Philip, and William (deceased). Herman, son of John Hassler, deceased, was born October 10, 1811, a resident of Selby Township; Charlotte, born June 19, 1814, widow of Peter Savage, has one child living, Jacob, born September 25, 1818, died October 2, 1880, leaving a wife who afterward married G. Deuterman (see sketch). Gustav, son of Charles Hassler, was born September 10, 1856, on the old homestead in Selby Township. He was married March 8, 1877, to Miss Katie Croisant, fborn April 3, 1857, in this county, daughter of William and Margaret (Wonder) Croisant. Mr. and Mrs. Hassler have three children: Justina B., Katie and Mary; he is a farmer and owns 160 acres of land in Hall Township. Philip, son of Charles Hassler, was born August 10, 1862, in Selby Township; he is a farmer and owns eighty acres of land in Hall Township; he was married in this county March 13, 1884, to Miss Kaiie Heiliger, born April 30, 1865, daughter of Adam Heiliger (see sketch). The Hassler family are all members of the Lutheran Church, and with one exception are Democratic in politics.

LEONARD HATHAWAY, Indiantown, was born October 18, 1823, in Dighton, Mass. His father, Leonard Hathaway, Sr. , was born 1792 in the above place, and died there in 1872. He was a seafaring man and also a soldier in the war of 1812. He married Sally Lincoln, a daughter of Lot Lincoln, who was also a brave soldier in the Revolutionary war. She was born in 1800, and died in 1872. She was the mother of the following children: Helen, Allen, Leonard, Sallie (deceased); Charlotte, Joseph, Aimie, Amelia and Erneline (deceased). Our subject was educated in Taunton, Mass. He was a sailor in early life and afterward a mechanic and farmer. He came West in 1855, and settled in Bureau County. In 1860 he returned East, where he enlisted in June the following year in the Seventh Massachusetts Regiment, Company C, but was transferred to Company B, and then to K, which latter he commanded over a year as First Lieutenant, to which position he had been promoted. He took part in the siege of Yorktown and the battle of Williamsburg, Va. On the 20th of May, 1862, he was taken prisoner at Bottoms Bridge on the Chickahominy Eiver and suffered the horrors of Libby Prison till September 14, when he was released and returned to his regiment. He afterward participated in the two battles of Fredericksburg, Franklin Crossing, Gettysburg, where he was wounded, Eappahannock Crossing and Wilderness. He was mustered out July 5, 1864. In 1866 he returned to this county and engaged in farming, and yet resides on the old homestead of eighty-four and a half acres in Indian town Township. Mr. Hathaway was married August 26, 1843, in Massachusetts, to Nancy M. Marvel, who was born August 12, 1823 in the historic town of Swansea in Massachusetts. Her father, Mason Marvel, married Ruth Pike, and participated in the Revolutionary war. Mrs. Hathaway is the mother of Charles B. and Otis L. Hathaway. The former was born January 26, 1845; he married Hannah Griffin. They have five children, viz.: Anna, Abby B., Frank M., Leonard and Gracie M. Otis L. Hathaway was born February 21, 1848. He is now married to Mrs. Mary Allen. He has one daughter - Ella Hathaway - by a former marriage. Politically the subject of this biography is a Republican.

J. E. HATHORN, M. D., Arlington, was born May 17, 1846, in Piscataquis County, Me. He is a son of John H. and Ricker (Tamsou) Hathorn, natives of Maine. They are yet living, and the parents of seven children, viz. : Robert, who was killed at the siege of Vicksburg; John E., our subject; David A. , also a soldier, and now farming on the homestead in Maine; Danville S. is a resident of Lewiston, Me. ; Henry A. and Francis, both deceased, and Mrs. Lizzie J. Sanborn. The Hathorn family is of English descent, and David Hathorn was the grandfather of the above children. Dr. Hathorn has enjoyed the benefit of a good education. In early life he attended Bates College in Lewiston, Me., where he graduated in the Greek and Latin course, and then entered the College Department. From there he went to Brunswick, Me., where he entered the Medical Department of Bowdoin College, and afterward attended a course of lectures at Portland, Me. In the fall of 1870 he came West and taught school in Pawpaw, Lee Co., 111. , and afterward became Professor of Physiology and Anatomy, which he taught in the East Pawpaw Seminary, at the same time studying medicine with Dr. Fish, and at the end of the year graduated in the scientific course, receiving the degree of B. S. The following year he taught school at Cottage Grove, and the next year attended Rush Medical College, Chicago, 111., graduating in February, 1874. After this he was Principal of the Lamoille school one year, and then located in Arlington, 111., where he now has a lucrative practice, and enjoys the esteem and confidence of the people. So anxious was the Doctor to fit himself thoroughly for his profession that he went to Chicago in the spring of 1883 and took a post-graduate course. At the age of seventeen, when the war clouds were the blackest, he enlisted July 24, 1863. in the First Regiment of H. A. M. V., and served till September 11, 1865. He participated in the battles of Spottsylvania, North Anna, Talapotomic, Cold Harbor, Jerusalem Plank Road, Petersburg, and the capture of the latter place, Richmond and Amelia Springs. He had bullets shot through his clothes, but was never wounded. Dr. Hathorn was married September 26, 1882, in Fairfield. Iowa, to Miss Ella J. Dana, who was born September 29, 1857, in Westfield Township, to which her parents, David and Catharine M. (Van Orden) Dana, removed the year before. David Dana was born May 4, 1814, in Peacham, Vt. In 1836 he came to Chicago, and soon after went to Peru. He was married September 26, 1847, and is the father of Mrs. Mary C. Davis, George L. Dana and Mrs. Ella J. Hathorn. Mr. Dana removed to Fairfield, Iowa, in the centennial year, and died there January 25, 1882.

ROBERT HAY, Milo, the subject of the following biography, was born September 30, 1821. He is the son of Thomas and Sarah (Maiden) Hay. Thomas Hay was born December 20, 1800, in the Lowlands of Scotland. He came to the United States with his parents, William and Jane (Taylor) Hay, in the year 1813. They landed in Philadelphia and came West by way of Pittsburgh, where he, in company with a number of Scotch Seceders, mostly of the Hay and Taylor families, bought a flat-boat and loading their goods on it, descended the Ohio River till they reached Jefferson County, Ind. , where they settled and where all died except Thomas Hay, who yet lives in Henry County, 111., to which he came in 1856. The great-grandfather of our subject was Robert Hay, Sr., who died in Canada. The mother of our subject was born June 2, 1800, in North Carolina. She is yet living, and is the daughter of Andrew and Mary Maiden. Robert Hay is self-educated. He came to Bureau County, 111., November 10, 1850, and bought eighty acres of land. At present he owns 525 acres in Milo Township, where he now resides. He was married March 12, 1845, in Jefferson County, Ind., to Margaret Crawford, who was born October 15, 1826, in the above place. She is a daughter of David and Sarah Crawford, and the mother of eleven children now living, viz. : Oliver P. , Professor in the Indianapolis College; Mrs. Mary E. Clark, Mrs. Julia Schimmel, Frances M., Mrs. Ann Reid, Mrs. Maria Rich, Mrs. Isabel Wilcox, LeRoy S., Clarence, George and Robert Hay. Mr. and Mrs. Hay are members of the Christian Church. He is a Republican, and is a self-made man in every respect, owing his success to his industry and perseverance.

J. K. HAZEN, Princeton, was born July 5, 1830, in Warren County, N. J. His parents were David W. and Sarah Ann (Taylor) Hazen, both natives of New Jersey, where the former was born September 28, 1801. He died November 6, 1882. The latter was born May 11, 1802. She died November 22, 1882. They came here April, 1857, and settled in Selby Township, but afterward removed to Berlin Township, where they both died. They were the parents of five children, viz.: Elijah E. T., Joseph K.. Ziba H., Catharine E. and Ann E. Our subject, Joseph K. Hazon, was educated in New Jersey, where he was also married in 1855, to Marilda A. Trimmer, who was born September 9, 1835, in Morris County, N. J. Her parents, Andrew and Marilda (Weise) Trimmer, were natives of the same State. To Mr. and Mrs. Hazen three children were born, viz.: EmmaT., born May 30, 1856: Sarah M., November 27, 1860; she died October 1, 1864; and Lizzie D., bom Augusts, 1870. Mr. Hazen's grandfather, Ziba Hazen, was of Scotch descent. He died in New Jersey. His grandmother, Catharine Sharp, was of German extraction and the mother of eleven children, viz. : John, Lena, Rachel, Christine, Mary, Sally, Ann, William, David, Jacob and Ziba. All of the above reared families except Ann Hazen. Our subject came to Stark County, 111., in 1856. The next year, April 16, he removed to Selby Township, Bureau Co., III., settling in Section 2, where he farmed successfully till the spring of 1884, when he sold out and bought the Skinner property of 110 acres in Section 10, near Princeton. Mr. Hazen is a self-made man. He is a' A. F. & A. M., Arlington Lodge. In political matters Mr. Hazen is identified with the Democratic party.

ISAAC HEATON, Bureau. Rees Heaton, father of the gentleman whose name heads this sketch, was born in Old Virginia, February 7, 1783. At two years of age he went to Greene County, Penn., where he was reared, and married Sarah Weaver, of Greene County, Penn. In 1814 Mr. Heaton and family immigrated to Trumbull County, Ohio, and in 1836 to Bureau County, 111., and settled at Heaton's Point in Bureau Township. He resided there until his death which occurred June 7, 1878. His wife died December 10, 1876, lacking nineteen days of being eightyfour years old. They were the parents of eight children, five of whom are living, viz. : William W., now a resident of Cherokee County, Kan. ; Isaac, our subject; Abagail, wife of Harrison Epperson, of Afton, Union Co., Iowa; Dan, of Frontier County, Neb.; Elizabeth, wife of S. R. Elliott of Dover Township; Nancy, wife of Hezekiah Epperson, died in November, 1865; Hannah, wife of James Wilson of Dover Township, died in 1852; Cyrus R., died February, 1845. All were born in Trumbull County, Ohio, except the oldest son and daughter, who were born in Greene County, Penn. Isaac Heaton was born in Trumbull County, Ohio, February 21, 1816. He came to this county with his parents in 1836, and has since resided in Bureau Township. He was married January 20, 1848, to Ann Sullivan, of McDonough County, 111. She was born iu Washington County, Penn., July 24, 1824, and came to Illinois in 1836. She died March 27, 1854, leaving three sons, viz. : Cyrus R., born June 7, 1849, of Dover Township; Henry C., born December 23, 1850, at home; John S., born November 16, 1852, of Iowa. Mr. Heaton was married to Amanda B. Kennedy, November 17, 1855, who was born in Trumbull County, Ohio. July 8, 1828. She is the mother of four children, viz. : Mary L. , born January 7, 1857 ; S. Austa, born March 27, 1859, wife of F. F. Daniels of Bureau Township; R. Montgomery, born September 26, 1866; George W., born December 21, 1868. Mr. Heaton has been engaged in farming and stock-raising since 1836. His farm contains 260 acres. In politics he is a Democrat.

JOHN HECHTNER, Bureau, was born in Prussia, February 26, 1836. He is a shoemaker by trade, and worked at that for four years in the old country. In 1854 he came to America, and settled in Princeton, where be worked at his trade for two years. He then went on to the prairie in Bureau Township, which was then unimproved. He first purchased a quarter of Section 36, paying $11.50 per acre. His home farm now consists of 400 acres in Sections 36 and 25, but in the township he owns 880 acres. Until he was twenty years old he knew nothing of farming, and began by splitting rails and cutting cord-wood, but he has been one of the most successful farmers in the township. He is the son of Godfrey and Mary (Kittendorf) Hechtner. His father was a shoe-maker, and came to Princeton in 1854. He died in 1872. They were the parents of four girls and two boys. John Hechtner was married in this county December 21. 1861, to Elizabeth Mehlin. She was born in Switzerland, August 4, 1843, daughter of John Mehlin, who came to this county in 1853. Mr. and Mrs. Hechtner are the parents of twelve children, six of whom are living, viz. : Mary, born March 27, 1864, wife of Andrew Rudiger, of Bureau Township; Emma, January 10, 1866; John, December 13, 1868; Charles, February 11, 1871; Elizabeth, April 6, 1874; Caroline, December 29, 1875. After being on the farm two years, Mr. Hechtner lost everything by fire December 21, 1859. They saved nothing, only escaping with their lives. In May, 1878, he left home on account of ill-health, and spent the summer on the European Continent, visiting Switzerland, Prussia, and the Paris Exposition. In politics he has been a Democrat since his first vote, which was for James Buchanan. In 1882 he represented his township on the Board of Supervisors.

ADAM HEILIGER, Berlin, was born March 3, 1835, in Putzbrun, near Munich, Bavaria. He is a son of George and Catharina (Silbernagel) Heiliger, born on the River Rhine, in Bavaria. The father died in Germany. The mother came to America in 1864, with her son, Jacob Heiliger, who died in Hall Township, Bureau County, where the mother also died. Her children were: Jacob, Barbara, Adam and Catharina. Adam Heiliger was educated in Germany, and came to the United States in June, 1858. He worked in Selby Township, Bureau County, for several years, and then bought eighty acres of land in Hall Township, where he lived twenty-three years. In 1881 he bought 160 acres in Berlin Township, and now owns 260 acres. He has been a successful farmer, and is in every respect a self-made man. He was married in this county, December 20, 1861, to Miss Katie Lintz. She was bom February 7, 1839, in Edenkoben, Bavaria, Germany, to William and Barbara Lintz. Mr. and Mrs. Heiliger have four children, viz. : Jacob; Katie, wife of Philip Hassler; Henry and Adam. Mr. and Mrs. Heiliger are members of the Lutheran Church. In politics he is a Democrat.