Bureau County, Illinois - Biographical sketches, 1906 (part 12 of 28)

Here John Searl grew to manhood in the usual manner of farm lads in a frontier district and continued to make his home here throughoiit the remainder of his life, his death occurring August 15, 1899. He engaged in farming and met with excellent success, becoming the owner of a large acreage in Selby township, and he also had two farms in Iowa. As a prominent and influential citizen of his eomiiiunity lie was called upon to fill the otlices of assessor, collector and supervisor, ;;n(i was a man highly respected and esteemed by all who knew him. In early manhood he wedded .Miss Amanda .Mi Her, who was also a native of Ohio and came to Illinois with her father during her girlhood. She was born January 29, 1829, and died February 1, 1888. They were the parents of ten children, namely: William \\ ., who died in Iowa some two years ago ; licnjaniin, a resident of Selby township; Sarah X., deceased; Mrs. Mary Miiita U'awson, who makes her home in Missouri; Anilrew and Millard, botli residents of Princeton; .Mrs. Samantha Gross, also of Princeton; Samuel, who died in this county; E. Grant, of this review; and Mrs. Maria Hassler, of Selby township.

E. Grant Searl was born in Selby township on the old home farm, September 27, 18t)8, and was reared to farm work, his time being divided between work in the fields and attendance at the country schools. Throughout the years of his manhood he has carried on agricultural pursuits and in connection with general farming devotes considerable attention to stock-raising. He now owns and operates a fine farm of one hundred and twenty acres, which is rich and arable and has been placed under a high state of cultivation.

Mr. Searl was married in 1892 to Miss Katie lleitz. who is also a native of Selby township and is a daughter of David Heitz, a well known resident of this community. Three children blessed this imion : Lloyd, who died at the age of six months : Vernon, who died at the age of three months, and Ira, who was horn in October, 1900, and is now the only survivor, ^fr. Searl gives his political support to the men and measures of the lepublican party and in the .spring of 1906 was elected road commissioner, which office he is now acceptably filling. He has also served as school director and takes a commendable interest in advancing the educational and material welfare of his township and county.

Dr. L. D. Hickman, an osteopath and X-ray specialist practicing in Princeton witli offices on South ^lain street, has followeil his profession here since 1899 and is the only representative of the science of osteopathy in this city. He now enjoys a large and growing patronage and stands as one of the foremost exponents of the new school.

I'r. Hickman was born ncsir Kirksvillc, Missouri, and is a graduate of the .Vmerican School of Osteopathy in that city of the class of 1899. He practiced for some time before ho took his course and then promoted his elficiency by broad and comprehensive study. From the beginning he has enjoyed a good practice, which has constantly grown as he has demonstrated his ahilitv to successfully cope with the intricate problems which continually confront the practitioner in his elforts to restore health. He has to some extent been a contributor to medical journals and he also lectures upon the methods of practice which he employs. He has thoroughly acquainted himself with the uses of the X-ray, which he employs successfully in his practice. His patronage comes from ail parts of Bureau and neighboring counties. He has never lost a case of pneumonia and has been particularly successful in his treatment of tuberculosis and other diseases which have for long years batlled the skill of many of the expert medical practitioners.

Dr. Hickman was married in Missouri to Miss -Myra Hook, of ]\Iexico, that state, and they have one child, Matirine, born March 28, 190G. Dr. Hickman belongs to the Masonic fraternity, in which he has attained the Knight Templar degree, and both he and his wife are affiliated with the Eastern Star, while his membership relations also endjrace the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. In his political affiliation he is independent, and both he and his wife are members of the Christian church. Their circle of friends is extensive, their many admirable social qualities securing for them the kindly regard and wijming for thom the hospitality of many of the best homes of the city.

Harry Whitver

Harry Whitvcr is the owner of a valuable farming property of two hundred acres about a mile from the village of Walnut and is serving as postmaster of the village. He is one of Bureau county's native sons, having been born on the loth of .\pril, 1867. His parents were John and Mary (Carnahan") Whitvcr, the former a native of Switzerland and the latter of Ohio. Thoy became residents of Illinois in 1851, settling in Bureau county. In their family were fifteen children, of whom four are now deceased.

Harry Whitver, w'hose name introduces this record, was the fourteenth in order of birth and to the common schools of the county he is indebted for the early educational privileges he enjoyed, which were supplemented by a cmirse in Dixon (Illinois) Xnrnial rollege. Throughout the greater part of his life he has carried on general agi'icultural pursuits, having in his youtli become familiar with the best methods of tilling the soil and caring for the crops. He now owns two hundred acres of rich atid valuable land which he inherited from his father and >ipon which he makes his home. It is pleasantly located about a mile from the village of Walnut, .\fter leaving school he began farming and ha.s so continued to the present time. From the beginning he has been successful and he now manages his farm in connection with discharging the duties of postmaster. His home is a beautiful residence and upon his place arc iiuiiiy (itlicr modern and suli-tanli;d iiiiproveiiients. 'J'lic farm which he owus was tak(;ii up from the government hy his father at a cost of a dolhir and a <niarter per acre and is to(hiy worth from one hundred anil seventy-tive to two hundred doHars per acre. Everytliing ahout the place is kept in excellent condition and the fields, being richly tilled, bring forth bounteous harvests.

Mr. Whitver was mari-ied February IT. 1SS4. to iliss Carrie 1. C'aton, who was born in Piedmont. West N'irginia. Sejitember ,">. ISOT. a daughter of William and Kmily (Armour) t'aton. who were natives of Pennsylvania and removed to Iowa during the girlhood days of their daughtei'. since which time they have been residents of that state. They had four children, of whom ]\Irs. Whitver is the youngest. S1h> was educated in the Walnut public schools and by her marriage has become the nuither of seven children: Clarence C. born Julv 11. 1885; Vera L., April 19. ISSv ; Alma 1.. January lil. 1889; Hazel 1... February 6, 1,S91 : ]ra jr., January 28, 1893; llarrv Armour, April 19. is'.i; : and Gertrude 'M.. Jlay i, 1900.

^li-. \\liitver"s fellow townsmen, recognizing his worth and ability, have frequently called him to public otfice or conferred ujjon him positions of public trust, lie has served as township collector and is postnuister of the village of Walnut. He is a member of Walnut lodge, Xo. 722, A. F. & A. jr.. and in his ])olitical views is a stalwart republican, lie and his family belong to the Christian cinirch and are ])rominent socially in the community. Mr. Whitver has spent his entire life in this locality, so that his life history is as an open book which all may read and upon its pages are found the record of many good deeds and of successful accomplishment in the business world. His genuine worth and many good qualities have won for him the resjiect and trust of his fellow men an<l he certainly deserves mention in this volume as a rcpi'cscntat ivc citizen.

HERMAN E. .\BROTT. Herman Iv Abbott, of Sheffield, manager of a large and valuable estate, and agent for various fire insurance com)ianies, was born May 10, 186."). in the city which is still his houu'. a son of Clenu'ut W. .\bbott. lie pursued his ])relimimiry education in the jiublii' schools of Sheffield and afterward attended the Di.xon Normal College, at Dixon. Illinois, and Cornell College, at Jlount Vernon. Iowa. He was reared to fai-rn life ami devoted his energies to general agricidtural ])ursuits until 1892. when he became connected with eomii\ercial interests as a dealer in lumber, agricultural implements, carriages, wagons, etc. The firm was known as Battey & .\bbott. and so continued until 1898. when' Mr. .\!ibr>tt disposed of his interest. lie then renioveil In 'Piskilwa. where he remained a year, after wbieli he returned to Sheffield to look after his farmini; interests and his father's estate. He now has a good farming property which yields to him a gratifying income and in the numagemenl of the Abbott estate he displays keen business sagacity and understanding. Ho is also agent for different fire insurance companies.

.Ml-. .Vbbott fraternallv is connected with .\nies lodge. No. 142. A. F. & A. M.. of Shetiield, and Shellield lodge, No. 808, I. 0. 0. F., of the same place, while religiously he is a member of the Unitarian church. He is a young man of enter- [)rise and his good (|ualities have made him popular with a wide acquaintance.

The subject of this sketch was for many years one of the truly representative citizens of Bureau county, well known and universally respected, lie was born in Baden. Germany, June 6, 1832, and was the son of Martin and Caroline (Bischoflierger) Banschbach, both of whom were natives of the same country, but who came to this country in 18.')2 or 1853, and here resided during the remainder of their lives, making their home in Selby township. Bureau county, where the father was engaged in farming. In the sketch of William Banschbach, on another page of this work, will be found more concerning this family.

Martin Banschbach. of whom wc now write, came to this county in 1852. in company with his brother William, who is now residing in the city of Princeton, living a retired life. While yet in the old country he attended the public schools and laid the foundation for that active business eai-eer which distinguisheil him as a man of resources, one calculated to deal righteously and justly with his fellowman.

On coming to this country Jlr. l^aiischlKich resided for a time in the city of Pittsliurg. but in 1854 came to Bureau county with the rest of the family, hmating in Selby township, he remained there for one year and then removed to Pekiii. Tazewell county. Illinois, where he remained until 18()0. when he returned to Bureau county and located at Depue. where he engaged in the grain business, buying and shipping to the markets by rail and by canal. liater he engaged also in the lumber business, in both of wliicli lilies he was (piite succe.ssful. From time to time he purchased lands, owning and operating one or two farms. In whatever line of business lu> engau'ed he was tniiformlv successful, exercising good judgnu'ut and liuslness sagacity in all things.

Before leaving PcmwN Ivauia be was tinited in uuirriage with Miss Mar\ X. KedlinL'shafer. a ilatighter of Oorge and Dorothea licdlingshafer. natives of Germany, who came to this country in ISIS, loeatini: in Washington county. Pennsyl- vania, where they made their home until 1854, wheu they removed to Pekin, Illinois, where they remained one year, moving thence to Clayton county, Iowa. George Redlingshafer was by occupation a farmer, and in that line of business was quite successful. He continued to reside in Clayton county during the remainder of his life. After his death his widow removed to Lucas county, Iowa, where her death occurred August 14, 1881, at the age of seventy-six years. They were the parents of eight children, of whom four are now living : Elizabeth Ann, wife of William Banschbach, residing in Princeton; John, of Sheridan, Iowa; Lott, residing near Brownsville, Pennsylvania; and Mary N., widow of our subject. Mrs. Banschbach was partly reared and educated in Pennsylvania, being eleven years of age when she accompanied her parents to the United States.

To Mr. and Mrs. Banschbach six children were born, three sons and three daughters : George, a flour dealer residing in Chicago; Charles, a flour agent of Depue, Illinois; William, with the Illinois Central Railroad at Chicago; Emma, Elizabeth and Lillie, at home.

Politically, Mr. Banschbach was a democrat, but never a partisan. He believed the principles advocated by the democratic party were more for the best interests of the people than those advocated by other parties, but he saw and recognized the good in his fellowmen, whether they agreed with him in politics or not. Religioualy he was a member of the German Evangelical church, believing in the doctrines taught by that religious body. Fraternally, he was a member of the Masonic order, and in his life exemplified its principles. He tried to do his duty by his fellowmen and aimed to merit their respect. That he succeeded in this is testified by those with whom he was long associated. His death occurred March 4, 1890. when but a few months less than sixty-eight years old. In his death the community lost a worthy citizen.

At his death Mr. Banschbach left a large estate, which has since been admirably managed by Mrs. Banschbach, assisted by her children. She still makes lier home in Depue, her daughters being with lior. Slie is a member of the German Evangelical clnirch and endeavors to live as the ]\Iaster would liave her live.

G.Abriel Geuther

G.ABRIEL GEUTHER. Gabriel Geuther, engaged in farming in Clarion, his native township, wa."? born March 9, 1870, his parents being .Adam and Caroline (Faber) Goullier. both of whom were natives of Germany. Crossing the Atlantic from the fatlierland to the new world they became residents of Bureau county in the early '50s and the father folio A^ed farming throughout his entire life in order to provide for his family, spending the greater part of the time in Clarion township. He died on the 22d of November, 1893, and his wife survived until July 8, 1903, when she, too, passed to her final rest.

Gabriel Geuther acquired his education in the schools of Clarion township, and has always followed farming. That he has prospered as the years have gone by is indicated in his excellent farm, comprising one hundred and twenty-four acres of good land. He raises corn and oats and to some extent mixed stock. His home is pleasantly and attractively located on section 24, and the residence was erected by him. There are many good shade trees upon the place, and the latest improved machinery facilitates the work of the fields.

On the 26th of February, 1895, occurred the marriage of Gabriel Geuther and Miss Emma Stamberger, who was born in this county February 8, 1875, and is a daughter of Charles and Barbara (Gross) Stamberger, both natives of Germany. The former came to America when but six years of age, and the latter at the age of thirteen, and they were married in Clarion township February 17, 1867. They have now traveled life's journey together as man and wife forthirty-nine years. The marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Geuther has been blessed with one daughter, Leola Lillian Bertha, born October 1, 1903. The parents are members of the German Lutheran church, and Mr. Geuther is politically a republican. He is classed with the enterprising young farmers of his native township, and the success which he has already achieved argues well for the future.

James Wyman Adams

James Wyman Adams, a representative of the farming interests of Bureau county, was born near Augusta, Maine, on the 28th of August, 1840, his parents being Rodney M. and Liddie (Stover) Adams. The father was a farmer by occupation and on removing to the middle west in 1843 settled in Chicago, but soon afterward made his way to the Fox river and established his home in Oswego, niere he lived for three years, when he removed with his family to Concord township in 1847. He made the journey with wagon and a team of oxen and purchased two hundred and forty acres of land. With characteristic energy he began its cultivation and improvement and throughout his entire life he continued farming, making his home in the same neighborhood until he passed away on the 30th of January, 1860. His widow survived until August. 1863, when she was also called to her final rest.

received practical training at farm labor through the assistance which he rendered in the improvement and cultivation of the home farm. He was only twenty years of age when his father's death occurred, after which he ])iirchas('d the interest of the other heirs in the old home property. u[>on which he has since lived. He has here erected a good residence and substantial outbuildings and in fact has added all modern equipments and accessories, making the place a model farm property.

On the 2oth of December, 186(), ilr. Adams was nited in marriage to Miss Louisa White, of Webster, Iowa, a sister of Fred K. White, who is a congressman an<l a lueniber of one of the old and influential families of Iowa. The father, Godfred Wiiite. came from Germany to America w^hen Mrs. Adams was only six months old. Unto our subject and his wife have been born six children, who are still living: Frederick E., a resident farmer of I'lymoulb county, Iowa: Charles K.. who follows farming in Concord township. Bureau county ; Elmer E.. a bridge builder for the Chicago & Northwestern Railroad Company, living at Huda : Percy E.. a farmer of Kewanee. Hlinois; Ida L.. the wife of Alfred liailsell. of Prin:-elon : and Louis E., living at home.

ilr. Adams gives his political allegiance to the republican party, and is one of the active workers in its local ranks. Ho is a member of the Wesley ^lethodi.st Episcopal church, and his interest center.s in tho.se lines of thought and activity which work for honorable rnaidiood and for substantial im]irovement in the county. Almost his entire life has here been passed, and in an active business career lie has at -all times been found thoroughlv relial)le and trustwortliv.

George W. McDonald is operating the old homestead farm near T-a Moille. He was born in Bureau county, Illinois, February 2, 18T2, and is a son of Lester Monroe and Rachel ,Ann Mc- Donald. The father died in 1808, but the mother is still living with Iut son George on the old home farm. She wa.s l)orn in 1853, while Mr. McDonald was born in 1851. He was a farmer by occupation and devoted the greater part of his time and energies to agricultural pursuits. In the family of this worthy couple were the following named : George W., .M'ce M.. David J.. Frank, Mabel, Lester and Leonard, but the last named is now deceased.

George W. McDonald, whose nanie introduce^ this review, acquired his e<lucation in the common .schools and was reared to the occupation of farming, early becoming familiar with the best methods of tilling the so'l and caring for the stock. He now operates the home farm and is one of the enterprising agriculturists of the eommunitv. In addition to the tilling of the soil he

On the 1st of January, 1895, Mr. McDonald was united in nuirriage to iliss Alice .lane Anderson, the wedding being celebrated at her home in Van Orin, Bureau county. She died in 18!)8, and on the 1st of February, 1905, Mr. McDonald wedded Gertrude Frances Williams, who was born in 1881.

Mr. McDonald is a republican in his political allegiance and votes for the best interests of the town at local elections. He is a member of the I'nited Brethren church and is a Christian gentleman who commands the respect antl confidence of those who know him. Fraternally he is connected with the Stars of Equity. He has always resided in this county and his well spent life has made him resjjccted by all with whom business or social relations ha\e brought him in c'(Uitect.

Iiexk'V Kramer

llenrv Kramer, conducting a merchant tailoring estal)iishment in Ohio and numbered among the representative business men of the village, was born in Germany. September 13, 18T1. His residence in Illinois dates from 188.3, in which year he was brought from the fatherland to the United States by his [larents. Carl and Margaret (Eblinir) Kramer, who were likewise natives of Germany. In their family were nine children, of whom Henry was the seventh in order of birth. The family home was cstahlislu'd in ilendota, La Salle county, and in March, 1900, they removed to Bureau county, settling in the village of Ohio.

In the piddic schools of ]\Iendota Henry Kramer com|)leted his education, which was begun in the schools of his native country. He afterward learned the tailor's trade, which he has made his life work, and his persistency of jnirjiose in the line of business activity in which he embarkccl as a yoinig tradesman is undoubtedlv one of the strong features of his success. He now has a well a]ipointed merchant tailoring establishment and the work which he turns out is always firstclass, so that he had a liberal patronage, his business having increa.^ed year after year until it has now reached extensive and jirofitable proportions.

On the V'lith of Felinu)ry, 1895. Mr. Kramer was married to Miss Lo\iisa Gross, who was born in ilendota, February 25, 1870. There are three children of that marriage: Carl H.. born March 31. ISDC: .hdius J., March 20, 1898, and Christian J., January 1. 1900. Mrs. Kramer's parents are John and ^largaret (FTummel) Gross, who were natives of Germany, whence they emigrated to the new world. Their family inuubered nine chihlren. of whom Mrs. Kramer was the eighth in order of l)irth. She, too, was educated in the schools of 'Mendota and became acquainted

For over a half centnry Sehastian llerholslieimer has made his home in Bureau county, and for many years was aetivt'ly identilied with its farming and stock-raising interests, hut is now practically living retired, having, through his own well directed etl'orts. Iierann' the possessoi' of a line farm in Selhy township, where he resides. Gernumy is the land of his hirth. heing horn in Kavaria, Decemlier 22. 1829, a son of Sehastian I lerliolsheimer. who, as was a farmer, spent his entire life in that country, dying there in 1.S12, at the age of seventy-seven years. Oui' suhject lost his mother when only two yeai's old. In the family were ten children, si.x sons and fonr daughters, and he had two hrothers \vho came to .\merica : Lennard. a resident of New York city. and Lucas. The others all remaineil in the fatherland, where two sisters and one linitlier are still living.

Sebastian Herholsheinn'r. id' this review, passed his boyhood and youth in (Jei'inany and received a good education in the schools of tliat country. .\fter putting aside his text-hooks he followed farnnng and stock-raising and throughout his active liusiiu'ss life continued in devnto his attention to those pursuits. It was in 1S.")1 that he bade adieu to friends and native laml and sailed for the I'nited States, landing in New York. He. proceeded at once to Chicago, where he ronniined until October of that year, when lie came to Bureau eoxmty. Soon after his arrival here he suffered with cholera and on account of illne.s.s lost much time. He was first employed by the day and month, and. saving his money, was finally enabled to purchase! forty acres of land near L)e- [lue, in Selby townslii]), in ISofi, this being mostly covered with timber. Two years later he .sold that place and removed to Peru, wliere ho made bis liome until Octf)ber, ISGO, when he I'cturned to Selby township, and bought forty acres on seclion 20. As time passed and he prospered iD his undertakings lie added to his property from time to time until he now has three hundred and seventy-five acres in one l)ody, incniding considerable timber land. Besides this farm he lias -ither jiroperty in Jiureau county, mostly in Sc^ by township, aggregating si.\ hundred and twentyfour acres He continued to carry on farming and stock-raising with marked success until about ten years ago. when he retired and is now enjoying a well earned rest. J lis prosperity has come to him as the result of untiring labor, ))ersistent energy and perseverance and the property he has gained is well merited.

Jlr. Herbolsheimer has been twice married, his first wife lieing ^liss Mary Becht, who died about a year after their marriage. Ife later wedded Miss Mary Daumer. who was born near Munich, in Bavaria, (Jermany, in October. IS.'iT, and died in October, 1899, leaving nine children as fid- Inws: (ieorge, a resident of Denver, Colorado, who is married and has two childi-en: .John, a farmer of Selby township, who is mari-ied and has three sons; JLiry, at home with her father: Charles, also a resident of Denver, who is married and has four children; William, a farmer of Berlin township, who is mari-ied and has two sons; Frank, a fanner of Selby |nun-l,ip wlm is iiiai-- ried and has three eliildi'iMi: Aiinii. the wife of John II. Weber, a fai-niei- n|' ILill luwiislii]!. by whom she has three childicii; Kate, a resident of Chicago, and (i. Leonard, at home. Mr. Herbolsheimer has seventeen grandehildri'ii living and three deceased. Politically he is independent and takes a commendable interest in ]iuhlic affairs and is loyal to the interests of his adopted country. He deserves great eredii for the success that he has achieved in life and he merits the esteem and confidence in which he is uniformly

OTTO OlMilMCIl. Olto Gingrich, who owiw and npeiates a \aluable farm of two hundred and I'mMx' aeies in Mineral townshi]), was born duly ;!, 18.'!:!. in ll(>sse- Darmstadt, Germany, and is a son of Herman and Maria (Bachman) (iingrich. He spent the days of his boyhood and youth in the fatherland, and on the l/itli of .\pril. 18."i2. when nineteen years of age, crossed the .\tlantic to .\merica, believing that he might enjoy better business opportunities in the new world, lie seiiled in Putnam county, where be worked on a farm for four years, and afterward rented a farm for two years. In 18.">S he removed to Buivau county, and with the money he had saved from his earnings he purchased eighty acres of land, constituting the nucleus of his ])resent homestead property. To this he has added from time to time until he now owns two hundred and forty acres and bis farm is well improved, owing to the care and cultivation which is bestowed upon it. His wife also owns thirty acres of land in Mineral township. The fields are now well tilled and he uses the latest improved machinery in carrying on the farm work.

In March, 1858, in Putnam county, was celebrated the marriage of Mr. Gingrich and Miss Anna Leidolf. Unto them were born three children: Otto, a farmer residing in Nebraska; Edward C, who follows agricultural pursuits in the same state, and Marguerita, the wife of Fred Harris, a resident farmer of Bloomington, Nebraska. The mother of these cliildren died October 29, 1867, and on the 15th of June, 1870, Mr. Gingrich was married to Miss Elizabetli Wagner, a daughter of Johannes and Wilhelmina (Schunk) Wagner, wjio came from Germany to America in 1869. In this country the father followed the occupation of farming. By the second marriage of Mr. Gingricli there are four children : Amelia M., the wife of Charles Edwin Humphreys, of Mineral; Elizabeth, the wife of George Alexander, a merchant of Sheffield ; John F.. a farmer of Mineral township, wlio wedded Miss Minnie Case, of the village of Mineral ; and Herman C, who married Nellie Cecil, of Concord townsliip, and follows farming on the home farm.

Mr. Gingrich has served as school director for twenty years and is interested in the cause of education and its progress. He and his wife are identified with the Unitarian eliurch, to tlie support of which they are generous contributors. A self-made man, he has through indu.stry and enterprise, advanced from a humble position to one of aflluence. acquiring a propertv which now classes him with the substantial residents of his adopted county.

Majoe Silas Battey

Major Sila-s Battey, whose title indicated his service in behalf of the Union in the Civil war, became a leading, prosperous and representative citizen of Bureau county, wlicrc for many years lie owned and controlled extensive farming interests and also operated largely in the development of the rich coal deposits of this part of the state. The importance of liis business connections and the helpful and beneficial influence which he exerted in matters of general moment made him a leading citizen.

A native of Ehode Island, Major Battey was born in Providence county, Jidy 10, 1815, a son of Sampson and Abigail "(Phillips) Baltey. The father was a native of Warwick, l^hode Island. and a representative of one of the old families of that state. The life record of Major Battey was in many respects a varied and eventful one. He was reared to farm life but soon after starting upon an independent business career he became interested in an iron foundry and lenrned the molder's trade, which lie afd-rward folldwcd in

Providence, Bristol and Pawtucket, Bhode Island, being connected with that line of business until coming to Bureau county in 1854. Here lie purchased a farm, which he cultivated and improved until the fall of 1862, when, having been elected sheriff of the county, he removed to Princeton. After a term of two years as sheriff, he, in the early part of 1865, recruited a company of soldiers for the war and was mustered into service with the . rank of captain in February of that year. The company was assigned to the One Hundred and Fifty-first Eegiment of Illinois Volunteers, as Company H, and at that time Captain Battey was commissioned major of the regiment. During most of his service the regiment was stationed at different points in Georgia and was mustered out at Columbus, that state, in .lanuary, 18{)6.

Major Battey also had four sons in the army : Frederick A., who enlisted on the 12tli of September, 1861. as a private in Company F, Fiftyseventh Eegiment of Illinois Infantry, and passing through all the successive grades, save that of lieutenant, became colonel of his regiment, was twice wounded in the battle of Shiloh and was once a prisoner, being captured at Dallon. Georgia. In command of his regiment he was with Sherman on his famous march to the sea. After the close of the war he was commissioned first lieutenant in the regular army and served with that rank until he resigned October 31, 1870. Marshall Battey enlisted witli his brother Frederick in the same companv and regiment in the fall of 1861, was promoted to a lieutenancy and afterward to a captaincy in the One Hundred and l^lcventh United States Infantry, serving throughout the entire period of hostilities and participating in some of the most hotly contested engagements of the entire conflict. George and Alonzo each served for about six months toward the close of the war, the former as orderly sergeant.

After retiring from the army ^hijor Battey, the father, removed to a farm about a mile west of Sheffield which he purchased and upon Avhich were extensive coal deposits. For a number of years be varied his farm pursuits witli coal mining, operating at times quite extensively. His farm was a very valuable jiroperty of four hundred acres, well improved. His business affairs were carefully conducted, making him a man of considerable wealth, and the methods which he followed in trade transactions were of a nature that would lioar the closest investigation and scruliiiy.

On the 3d of November, 1883. Major Battey was united in marriage to Miss Mercy Bennett, who was born November 23, 1814, in the same township in which her husband's birth occurred. She w^as the daughter of George and Martha (Wilcox) Bennett, natives of Providence county. Ehode Island. Unto i\Iajor and jMrs. Battey were born fifteen children: Sanford W.. Martha M., ilajor Battey was always interested in community aifairs and in the welfare of state and nation and his opinion was often a decisive factor in movements of general moment. While still in his native state he was a participant in the constitutional troul)les in Rhode Island and took his stand in favor of the people. He also served as deputy sheriff of Providence county and after his removal to Illinois filled various township offices in addition to serving as county sheriff. In all of these positions he discharged his duties with promptness and iidelity and was a worthy advocate of republican principles. Both be and his wife were active members of the Unitarian church of Sheffield and their aid was freely given to the deserving poor and needy. Major Battey left the impress of his individuality upon general affairs in the county, and was an avowed champion of progress along material, intellectual and moral lines. His death. March 14, ]8!».5, was the occasion of deep and widespread regret. He was survived by his wife to the 22d of Septemlier. 1905, who had attained the age of ninety-one years when she died.

William J. Young

William J. Young, deceased, was one of the prominent and influential residents of Hall township. Bureau county, who represented the agricultural interests of this section of the state. He was born in Selby township, April 20, 1860, and his death occurred in Hall township, February 20, 1898, at the comparatively early age of thirtyeight years. His parents were William and Margaret (Albrccht) Young, natives of Germany. About 1850 they left their home in the vicinity of Munich, Bavaria, Germany, and crossed the Atlantic to the United States, settling in Selby township. Bureau county, Illinois, where the father engaged in general agricultural pursuits and here they spent the remainder of their lives, the father dying in 1874, while the mother survived for only about three months. They had become the pareiits of three sons and three daughters, of whom, with the exception of William J., all survive, namely: Mrs. Lizzie Gehringer, a resident of Nebraska; Mrs. Katherine Werner, of Hall township; Henry, residing at Avoca, Nebraska, and Jacob and Mrs. Jlarv Seamon. also livins in that state.

^Mlliam J. Young, whose name iniroiUices this record, was reared in his native township and there acquired a public school education. He grew to manhood on a farm and when he started out in life on his own account lie continued to follow the pursuit of farming, in which he met with gratifying success, so that at bis death lie was enaljled to leave to his family a good farm property, situated on section G, Hall township, which is yet owned and operated by his widow.

Mr. Young was married to Miss Kate Erhart, likewise a native of Selby township, born August 4, 1861, a daughter of John and J. J?arbara (Moser) Erhart, both of whoiri are now deceased. The father was born near ]\Iunicli, Bavaria, Gerinanv, June 9, 1829, and whim fifteen years of age he lost his father. When he attained his majority he entered the army, in which he served for si.\ years. After his return from the war he worked for two years as an apprentice to the carpenter's trade, which was his occupation for a few years. However, he had heard favorable reports concerning the United States, and, hoping to enjoy better advantages in this country, in the spring of 1858, in company with the lady whom he afterward married, he started for America, and at once made his way to Illinois, settling in Peru. Miss Mo.ser was also born near IMunicIi, on the 18th of November, 1824, and on the llfh of July, 1858, the year of their arrival in this country, she gave her hand in marriage to John Erhart, the wedding ceremony being performed in the Lutheran ctuircli near iiollowayville. They took up their abode on a farm near that place, where they remained for several years, but later removed to a farm on section 6, Hall township, which is now the home of their daughter, Mrs. Young. They were members of the Lutheran church in which they were married, and for about twenty years Mr. Erhart served as one of the deacons of the church. His death occurred February 27, 1905, while his wife pas«ed awav the dav previous, on the 2Gth, and their funeral services wore held at the same hour on Ihe 1st of March. Tbey were highly respected residents of Hall township and when they passed away they were mourned by many friends as well as their immediate family. They had become the parents of three daughters and one son, namely: Mrs. John Herbolsheimer, a resident of Selby township: Mrs. Kathcrina Young : John C. Erhart, living in Hall township; and ^Irs. David Herline. a resident of Worthington, ^linnesota.

The home of Mr. and Mrs. Young was blessed with four children ; Emma, Katie, William and John, all at home with their mother. In politics Mr. Young was a democrat and socially was identified with the Modern Woodmen of .America. He held membership in the Lutheran church, of which his family are also members. He was a man of high principle, always working for tht best interests of his home locality, and at the same time he carried on his own private busine.«R in a progressive and practical manner, so that at bis death he left to his family a good farm property on section fi. Hall township, which continues

1(1 Ir' llK'ir Imun;. Jlu was always liouest and uprifrlit in his business dealings, so that he won many business as well as social friends, who felt dee])ly his loss. Mrs. Young posse.sses s])lendid Inisiness ability so that with the assistance of her sons she is continuing the work of the home farm, and she is one of the highly respected women of Bureau count v.

Malcolm 'r. Mclntyre. postmaster of Ladd and one of the leading and influential residents of the village, was horn in ^liddlesex county, Ontario, Canada, Xovember 30, 1836, and is of Scotch lineage, llis parents, James and Jane (Mcintosh) Mclntyre. were both natives of Scotland. The father went to Canada in 1820, during his boyhood days, and his wife in 1818. After attaining his majority he engaged in farming in Middlese.x county until 1804, when he removed to Douglas county, Illinois, wdiere he carried on general agricultural pursuits throughout the remainder of his active business life. He died in that county in 1892 at the very venerable age of eighty-seven years.

In tlie pulilic schools of Ontario Malcolm '!'. Jlclntyrc acipiired his education, an<l remained a resident of Canada until June, 1859. wlien he removed to Minnesota, where he remained until he came to Illinois to assist his father in opening up and improving a farm in Douglas county. In 1870 he went to Iowa, where he engaged in running and also worked at the carpenter's tra<le. In 1888 he came to Eadd. whore he has since resided. The White Breast Fuel Comjiany had just been organize<l in Illinois, ami was establishing its business, and Mr. Mclntyre entered its em])loy and assisted in getting ready for active operations. F"or three years he remained with that company, afti'i' which he entered upon an indei)endent i)usiness career as a contractor and builder, becoming a factor in the material improvement of the village.

Mr. Mclntyre has not only figured in connection with the business interests of the town, but lias also been prominent in public affairs. lie was elected and served as ])olice magistrate, and is regarded as one of the leaders in the loi-al ranks of the republican party in this county. He east his first presidential vote for Eincoln one year after locating in Minnesota, for at that time the declaration of intention of becoming a citizen of the United States constituted the legality of the vote. On the 7th of August, 1897, he was appointed by President McKinley ])ostinaster of Ladd, then a fourth class but now a third class office. He has since filled the position, capably adtninistering the work of the oilice, and in all places of public trust he is loyal and relialile.

Mr. Mclntyre was married in Douglas rountv on the iHh of March. I8(;!i. to >[iss Catherine Snrdaker. a nati\e of Illinois, and they have become the ])arents of five children: Eanra Alice, the wife of FJdward E. Wroten, of Turtle Lake, Wisc-onsin ; James William, cashier for the Chicago, Burlington & (^uincy Railroad Company at Ottawa. Illinois: Edith, who died when si.xteen months old: Lois ]-].. at home: and Angus Evert, connected with the Milwaukee >.<: St. Paul Railroad, residing in Madison, Wisconsin.

In his fraternal relations ^Ir. Mclntyre is a Mason, Ijelonging to Arlington lodge. A. F. & .\. M.. and also to the Knights of Pythias lodge. There is no more loyal son of the I'nited States in Bureau county than this adopted son. who was iiorn across the border, but who for many years has lived under the protection of the stars and stripes, believing in the institutions of the country and su])))orting earnestly and effectively those principles which he believes most conducive to good government.

(ieorge \\ . Lord, living in Indianlown township, where he is engaged extensively and successfully in the raising. I'eeding and marketing of stock, as Well as in general farming, is one of the native sons of this county, his birth havinir occurred August 26, 1860. in Milo township, two miles south of his present home, llis father. James G. Lord, came to Illinois fi'om England in 1847 and later went to Iowa, but returned to Bureau county in 1849. He was an iron molder by trade, and was employed by King. Hamilton & Company, of Ottawa, Illinois, foi- several years. He is now living retired, lioth he and his wife still occupyini: the old home jilace in ililo township. He owns two hundi'ed and forty-five acres of Bureau county's rich land, from which lie derives a good incoiue. In the family were si.x children, of whom four are now living: George W.. of this review: Lawrence, who is living in Milo township: James, a resident of Pasadena. California: and ilrs. Eliza I. a Bryn. of Chicago.

To the public school svstem of this countv George W. Lord is indebted for the educational privileges he enjoyed in his youth and which fitted him for life's practical duties. He early became familiar with the labors of the farm. an<l has always engaged in agi'icultural pursuits anil stock-raising. In connection with his brother-in-law. Mr. I""oster. he has also operated a threshing iiiachine and cornsheller for a number of years, and he is largely engaged in the feeding of cattle, hogs and horses, which he buys, feeds and shi])s. He annually juirchases large amounts of corn for feeding p\irposes. and as he keeps his stock in good condition he has no trouble in disposing of it at the highest market prices.

Margaret Cooper, of ludiantown township, a daughter of George and Ann (McElroy) Cooper. Her father was born in England and came to Illinois about 1848, settling near where his daughter now resides. 'J'he mother was born in Ireland. They were tlie parents of six c-hildren, all of whom are living: Mrs. Sarah J. Townsley, a resident of Iowa; John, who makes liis home near Mr. Lord; George, of Bradford, Illinois; Mrs. Lord; Mrs. Mary Mellor, living in Castleton, Illinois ; and Mrs. Mattie Foster, the wife of James Foster, living on the old home farm. The parents are now deceased.

! The marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Lord has been l^ssed with four daughters: Clara, Hattie, Blanche and Mabel. The family have a wide and favorable acquaintance in their part of the country. Mr. Lord is a republican who discharges his duties of citizenship with a sense of conscientious obligation. He belongs to the Modern Woodmen camp at Bradford and through social, business and political relations has made a creditable name.

Henry G. Wells

Henry G. Wells is the owner of a beautiful home pleasantly and conveniently located within a half mile of the village of Dover, where everything contributing to happiness and comfort may be found. He is numbered among the representative agriculturists of his county and is, moreover, one of its native sons, having been born August 21, 1848, in a log cabin on the farm where he now resides and which has been the family home through many decades.

He is a son of George Wells, who was born in Chenango county, New York, in ISOG and in 1840 came to Illinois, making the trip in a covered wagon and reaching his destination after six wrrVs spent upon the road. He found here a pioneer district devoid of many of the evidences of improvement and advancement known to the older east. 'i'he settlers were obliged to transport the products of the farm to Chicago with teams and there purchase their supplies. Postage on a letter was twenty-five cents and was always collected at its destination, and the price of a bushel of wheat was only enough to buy a postage stamp. George Wells was united in marriage to Frances Donaldson, whose uncle, Asa Donaldson, her father's brother, was one of the first pastors of the Congregational church at Dover. They had one son, llev. George H. Wells, who became a distinguished minister of the Congregational church and died in 189 7. He was graduated successively from Dover .Vcademy, from Amherst College of Masachusetts and from Chicago Theological Seminary, in which he completed his course in the class of 1867. For three and a half years he was pastor of the Congregational church at Amboy, Illinois, and was pastor of the American Presbyterian church at Montreal,

Canada, for twenty-two years. He was also pastor of the Plymouth Congregational churcli at Minneapolis. Minnesota, for three and a half years and afterward started upon a tour around the world, but returned from Japan to the United States on account of ill health. He was a distinguished divine, a man of broad scholarly attainments and was recognized as an influential factor in the church. He met an accidental death, being killed bv the cars at Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in 1897.

Ileurv G. Wells was reared to nuinliood in the usual manner of farmer lads, whose time was devoted to the work of the fields and to the duties of the schoolroom. His early education was supplemented by study in Dover Academy and he has made farming his life work, being today the owner of a valuable property comprising two hundred and thirty-five acres of rich and productive land. This is the old homestead farm upon which lie was born fifty-eight years ago. His time and energies are devoted to the raising of grain and stock and everything about his place is kept in e.\cellent condition. He uses the latest improved machinery to facilitate the work of the fields, keeps only high gratle stock and has added to his farm substantial buildings, having a beautiful residence within a half mile of the village of Dover.

In November, 1870, Mr. AVells was united in marriage to Miss Mary Arnold, who was born near Hartford, Connecticut, in October, 1847. Four children grace this marriage: Mrs. Frances Moody, now living in Northiield, Massachusetts : Mrs. Adeline Anderson, a resident of Chicago; Mrs. Ruth Williams, of Rushford, Minnesota; and Mrs. Miriam Reeves, of Tower City, North Dakota, whose husband is in the employ of the government in the entomological department of agriculture.

In his political views Mr. Wells is independent, considering men and measures rather than party in easting his ballots. He is a member of the Congregational church, with which he has been connected for fifty years, and his labors have been effective in promoting its growth and extending its influence, while to its support he has been a liberal contributor. lie has prospered in his business undertakings and his capable management of his interests has made him a substantial citizen. He raises grain and stock, buying and feeding cattle and hogs and is a well known stockman, who has met with success in his chosen field of labor.

J. C. SITTERLY. J. C. Sitterly, who is engaged in the livery business in Spring Valley, is numbered among the native sons of Illinois, having been born in Grundy county on the 19th of August, 1860. His parents were M. H. and Isabelle (Watson) Sitterly, the former a native of the state of New York and the latter of Pennsylvania. In 1856

In 1811 the I'aniily rciiioNcd from Grundy to Will county, Illinois, and .). ('. Sitteidy was educated in the jiublie sehools there. On the completion of his education he was employi'd hy the Chicairo, W'ilmintrton iS: A'ernullion Coal Company for five years in its stores and on severinjr his connection with that corporation he took charge of two stores, owned by the Eureka Coal Company, one at Braidwood and the other at Tracy. He remained in that eajiacity for four years, after which he went to l)avenpoi-t, Iowa, l)Ut when a brief period had passed in that city he came to Spring X'alley and in ISSS established a livery barn, which he has since conducted. He has l)een successful in his business life here and now has a number of horses and a good line of carriages and other vehicles, while his earnest desire to please his patrons as well as his reliable business methods have been a feature in his success.

On the Gth of June. 18!)."). Mr. Sitterl\ was mar- I'ied to Miss Lizzie Xelson, a daughter of James Nelson, an old i-csident of Bureau county, wlio athliates with the Congregational church and is a representative resident of this part of the state. His wife bore the maiden name of Mary Barrett and was a native of Ohio. Three sons and a daughter have been born unto Mr. and Mrs. Sitterly : Harry, who was born June 6, ISiMi, and died I)e- .ceiuber 13, 18S)(i ; Glenn, born .August 22, 18!)7 : Ada. June 1(5, 18!)!l; and Lvle, September 11, 1902.

Mr. Sitterly exercises his right of franchise in support of the men .and measures of the rej)id>- licaii party and is now serving for the fifth term as alderman of the fifth ward. He uses his official prerogatives for the best interests of the town and his labors have been effective and far-reaching for its benefit. He affiliates' witli the Congregational church and is a highly respecleil man. whose life record will bear close investigation and scrutiny and will show forth many (|ualities wortbv of emulation.

Among the honored residents of Bureau c that Gei'many has furnished i<i ilic new wo numbered Henry Dunteuum. who was for years activi'ly iih'ntilied with (he agricultun terests of the count v but for the past d(>cad lived retired, though still residing upon his on section 1."), Selby townshij). He was Hanover, Germany, in 1829, and is a Henry Duntemaii, Sr.. a very successful man engageil in fai'uiing and also owned and ope a lai-ge mill. The falbci- took part in iIk against Xapolemi on ih" British side. Ha then being undi'r iMp.disb pmt'el ion. lie came to .\merica but lise (d' his eight sons became residents of the United States and two of the number are still living, these being Henry, of this review, anil Ernest, who is also living retired in Selby township.

Henry Dunteman, Ji'.. spi'iit the lirst sixteen years of his life in his native land and from the age of six until fourteen he attended the public school, after which he was Imiind niii fur twu years to learn the joiner's trade. On coming to the United State;., in 1846, he lirst located in Xew York state, managing a cooperage there for about a year, and in 18 K went to Chicago but soon afterward located at Wilmington. Illinois, where he spent a few weeks. He next worked for some time at iloi-ris. this state, aiul was later employed on a contract at Depue, having made his home in Bureau county since 1849. He accompanied his employei- on the latter's removal to Princeton, where he woi'ked for several months, and subse(iueutly was employed on thi' farm of Benjamin N'ewell for two years.

In 1851 Mr. Dunteman was married and began farming on his own account, lirst purchasing forty acres of land with the money he had saved from his earnings. A year later he sold that tract and bought one hundred and sixty acres on section 15. Selby townshi]i. a pai't of which he still owns. .\s time has passed he has nuule many useful and substantial improvenu'nts to his place and successfully engaged in its o])eration until about ten years ago, when he retiied fiom active farming and now rents his land.

Mr. Dunteman was married in 1851 to Miss AlmiMJa Long, who was Ijorn in Greene county, Ohio, in 1829, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Long, who came to Bureau county in 1842, locating ill Selby township, where they made their home nnlil their deaths soiiu' years ago. They had a large I'amily but only three are now living, namely: Mrs. Dunteman; Mrs. Piper and Mrs. .\ndrew Walton, of Selby township. Mr. and Mrs. I'untemaii have reared three children, all liorn in Bureau county: John, now a farmer of Selby townsliiji. who mai'ried Lizzie Fooney and had one daughtei'. iKiu- deceased; Cherry, wlm is at home with hei' parents : and B. N.. also a farmer of Selby township, who nuirrieil Melissa Hosier ai.d has eight children.

Dui'ingtlu' Civil war .Mr. Dunteman was drafted and hired a substitute, paying eight hundred dollars. By his ballot he has su|)])orted the republican |iarty since its ni-g.inization and lias taken (piite an active intei-esi in local atl'airs. efficiently serving as justice of ihe peace for twenty-four vears and as road commissioner lifteen years. Fralernallv be is connected with the .Masonic lodge at I'rineetdii and he attends the Congregational cbui'ih ihough reared in the Lutheran faith. He is a man highly respectt'd and esteemed i)y all who know him and deserves irreat credit for the

Dr. di'orgi' li. Jiii-liarilsdu. engagi'tl in tlic practice of (Icniislry in I'riiiii'ion. liis native city, was ijorn Fcijriiarv '^'-i. ISGS, a sun of P. '!'. and Emclinc (Wise) K'icliardson, the ti>nut'i' a native of ilicliigan and tlie latter of Xcw Jerst'v. In the early "(ids the father caiue to Princeton and engagetl in the hardware Inisiness, hcing for many years an active factor in comnieri'ial cii'cles. His estal)lishnii'ni \\,-is one of the well known hindniarks of coinnieriialisni in I'rinceton for almost a third of a ceiiiury and in 1900 he retired from i)iisiness life. enj(<ying well earned rest to the time of his death, wiiidi occurred in 11)0:3.

Dr. K'ii-harilson. entering the puhlic schools at the usual age, jiassed through successive grades until he was graduated from the high school of Prini'cton and his professional training was received in the dental department of the Northwestern University at Chicago, from which he was graduated in the class of 1898. He renuiined for two years in Chicago and tlien took up the ]>ractice in his native city in 1900, winning success as the years have gone hy until he is now accorded a very liberal and gratifying patronage. With broad understanding of the scientific principles of the profession, with tlie mechanical ingenuity and accuracy whicli secure the best work, coud)ined with that faculty which is termed connnercial sense, he is meeting with well merited success and is worthv the |)atronage winch is accorded him. He belongs to the county and state dental societies and is interested in all that pertains to progress in his profession, readily adapting the new methods and advanced ideas which mark the advancemeni of the profession.

In 1901 I)!'. Pichardson was married to Jliss Frances .loi-dan. a native of JIaryland and a daughter of William H. Jordan. This marriage has been blessed with two daughters, Frances Mary and Sarah Weise. The Doctor and his wife are nuMubers of the Presbyterian church and are weJl known socially, he having many friends who have known him from liis boyhoofl. for almost his enlire jifi' has been passed in Princeton.

HAKLAX E. CAPPEXTE!!. Harlan E. Carpenter, whose life has bei^n devoted lo farming and stock-raising with the result (hat a gratifying measure of success has crowned his elVorts. so that he is now the owner of a good farm [iroperty in Xeponset townshi]), was born in ^Macon towrishi|). on section ;{0, his natal day being Octob Hi. ]ST1. His parents. William

K. am! l.aiiia .\. (liose) Car|)cntcr, were both natives of the Empire state. The father was born near N'irgil. Tompkins count). .\ew York, October 17, 18U. ami married .Miss Eauia .V. l>ose. whose birth occurred in l-lxans, lu'ie t-ounty. New \'ork, .March ".^ti, l.si;;. The wedding was celeliarted at Sycamore. I )e Kalb county. Illinois, .lanuary 11, \Si\'.>. ilrs. CarpeiUer was a daughter of Orange and h'eljccca (Hurd) Pose. Her father was born in ('hautau(|ua county, .New ^'ork. and died in November, 184-1, while liis w ife. a iiainc of .Madison county, Xi'W ^'ork, jiasseil away in .hiiie, IS I I. Tlu'y were married in the Empire state and became residents of 1 )e Kalb county. Illinois. i?i IS Hi. Mr. Pose was a lawyer by profession and had gained a po.sition of prominence at the J)e Kalb county hai- when, in early manhood, he was called from this life. Mrs. Carpenter was the only child of his marriage. The paternal grandparents of our subjei't were Henry and Isabella (Sloan) Carpt'iiter, the former born in Tompkins county, Xew York, and the lallei- in eastern .Xew ^'ork. His <lealh occun-ed in |s;i. ,.|n(| his wife passed away in August, ISSS. Cnlo llicir mai-i'iage were born nine children, si.\ of whom reached adult age. He came west with his family in 18.54, settling first in Kane county, Illinois, when, in 18(iO, he removed to Bureau county, whei-c he spent his remaining days as a farmer.

William Iv Carpenter, father of Harlan E. Carpenter, came with his jJai'ents to Illinois, was reared to farm life and soon after his marriage he built the house which is now occii|iied bv his widow on section 30, Macon township. This was in 18t>9, and it has remained the family home continuously since. His entire life was devoted to general farming and stock-raising and lie inade a specialty of the bi'ceding of shorthorn Itiirham cattle. He believed it much 1 -e |)rolilable to raise high grade stock than those of an inferior grade, ami he also bred a high grade of hogs and was a lover of good horses. In community all'airs he took an active and helpful interest, st'rving as a school trustee and as roa<l commissionei'. lie was also an active member of the Methodist J-;pi,scopal church of Xeponset for about thirty years, served as class leader for a considerable period and was Sunday-school superintendent loidiic year. I li- ((Uitribuled gener(uisly to the suppoi't of the church and diil everything in his jiowei- to promol<' its growth and development. In his political vii'ws he was a stanch [-('publican but never was active as an oilice seeker, lie dii^d .liiiie lS!il. respected by all who knew liini. In ihe family wei'e two children. Harlan Iv ami Xellie I!. The daughlci-. born March 28, 18:(>. was married December ;iO, 1897", to Louis L. Bennett. There ai-e three children of this union. Leslie IL. Stella .\. and William V..

In his boylioo<l days llai'lan Iv Carpenter worketl upon tlu' home farm and ilnring the school sessions pursued his sluilies in a disli-ict school of the neighhorhooil unlil niiieieen years of age. lie lost liis lather at that time and has since given undivided attention to the farming and stock-raising interests of the old homestead. He is accounted one of the enterprising and successful agriculturists of his community and the neat and thrifty appearance of his place indicates his careful supervision. In all his business transactions he is straightforward and reliable and he has made for himself an unassailable reputation in business circles. Following in his father's footsteps politically he is an earnest republican and in 1903 was chosen township collector, while in 1905 he was elected assessor, which position he is now filling. His official duties have been discharged with promptness and fidelity and his aid can always be counted upon to further any movement for the general good. He was made a Mason in Ncponset lodge. No. 803, A. F. & A. M., on the IGth of July, 1893, and has since been an exemplary representative of the craft.

William Williams

Enterprise, keen foresight and judicious investment constitute the success of William Williams, who is a wealthy citizen of Bureau county, where he owns extensive landed interests, aggregating nine hundred and fifty acres, situated in La Moille township. He is a native of this township, having been born on his present farm on the 8th of July, 1854, a son of James H. and Elizabeth (Shirk) Williams, natives of West Virginia and Pennsylvania respectively. In the year 1848 the father came to Illinois, settling in Canton, Fulton county, where he resided for four years, and on the expiration of that period he removed with his family to La Moille township. Bureau county. In their family were six children, of whom the subject of this review is the third in order of birth.

William Williams, whose name introduces this sketch, received a common-school education in La Moille township and afterward pursued the high- 9chool course at Princeton, Illinois, thus being well qualified to enter business life. He started out in business as a farmer and, though he inherited some property, he has through industry, integrity and good judgment added to his original holdings until he is now one of the extensive landowners of Bureau county, having nine hundred and fifty acres of fine land sitiuited in La Moille township. Here he carries on general agricultural pursuits, raising the cereals best adapted to soil and climate, and using the latest improved farm machinery to facilitate his work, so that he annually gathers rich crops as the result of his well directed labor. He has added many nmdern improvements to his place, including a beautiful country residence, which is supplied with all modern conveniences and is surrounded by fine shade trees and substantial outbuildings for the shelter of

As a companion and helpmate on life's journey Mr. Williams chose Miss Sarah Crossman, to whom he was married November 7, 1877. She was born July 3, 1854, a daughter of John and Elizabeth Crossman, natives of England, whence they came to America in an early day, becoming residents of Bureau county. Here Mrs. Williams was reared and educated, she being the second child in a family of nine children. By her marriage she has become the mother of four sons, namely : Harry C, born October 3, 1878 ; Charles, October 9, 1882; ilark, October 3, 1884; and Glen, born July 14, 1895.

Mr. Williams is independent in politics, supporting the men whom he thinks best qualified to fill office regardless of party ties. While keeping thoroughly informed on political questions and issues of the day he is not active in party work, preferring to give his time to his private business interests, in which he has met with excellent success. His wife holds membership with the United Brethren church at Van Orin.

Mr. Williams resides on the old homestead, and, having spent his entire life in this county, has aided in the development and progress that has here been made. He possesses excellent business ability and today he is one of the most extensive landholders of Bureau county, having nine imndred and fifty acres of valuable land situated in La Moille township. He is assisted in his farm work by his sons, whom he has trained to habits of industry and economy, so that he is able to rest somewhat from the more arduous tasks of carrying on the work of the property. He has a beautiful country residence, over which Mrs. Williams presides in a hospitable manner. He is quiet and unassuming, one whom it is a pleasure to meet, giving to both friend and stranger a cordial welcome. Mr. and Mrs. Williams are excellent people, enjoying the highest esteem of all who know them, and their acquaintance is extensive.

Marion Doi'Y

MARION DOI'Y. Marion Doty, one of the worthy and representative citizens of Berlin township, always helpful and interested in matters of public progress, while at the same time carefully and successfully conducting his individual business interests, is a native of the neighboring state of Indiana, his birth having occurred in Steuben county on the 15th of .\ugust, 1863. He is a son of Henry and Rebecca A. (Ilite) Doty, the former a native of the state of New York, while the latter was also born in the east. In their family were seven children, of whom Marion was the fifth in order of birth, 'i'wo of the number died in childhood. When their son Marion was thirteen years of age the parents left the beautiful lake regions of Steu- ben county, Indiiuia, and removed to Greene county, Missouri, wliere lliey lived for four and a half years. On the expiration of that period they retraced their steps to Steuben eounty, Indiana, but Marion Doty stopped in Bureau county, Illinois, where he has remained continuously since, a worthy and respected resident of this part of the state.

In consequence of his parents" removals Mr. Doty spent his boyhood days at various intervals in Indiana, Missouri and Illinois and for about twenty-live years has made his home in Bureau county. Ilere, starting out in lite on his own account, he chose as a companion and helpmate for the journey Miss Bettie M. Dancy, to whom he was married on the 18th of November, 1886. She was born September 28, 1864, and her parents both died in this county, but passed away many years ago. When six years of age she went to live with John M. Isaac, who gave her a home until her marriage. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Doty have been born three children : Conway L., Vera M. and Lee E., aged respectively eighteen, sixteen and eight years.

The family residence is upon a farm in Berlin township and Mr. Doty is one of the self-made men of the countv, who has forged his way to the front among the representative agriculturists of his community as the result of hard and unremitting toil and honesty which is above question. He is a man of sterling worth, measuring up with the foremost, not because of the acres which he owns but because of a strong and sturdy character which commands unqualilied resjject and confidence. In his religious views he and his family are Congregationalists, having recently joined the church of that denomination at Dover. They were brought to take this step through the influence of Rev. William Sunday, the noted Evangelist, who held revival services in Princeton in the winter of 1905-6. Mr. Doty is a member of Dauntless lodge. No. 1.50, K. P., of Maiden, Illinois. The cause of education finds in him a warm and stalwart friend and an able helper, who has done eH'cctive service in behalf of the public schools through twelve years' service on the school board. He stands for all that is progressive in the community and for all that is just and upright in man's relations with his fellowmen and his many sterling traits have gained him warm friendships. His political allegiance is given to the republican party.

Roy L. Fairbanks

ROY L. FAIRBANKS. Roy L. Fairbanks, who is engaged in the furniture and undertaking business in Buda, was born in that village, June 24. 1882, and is a representative of old pioneer families of this part of the state. His patenuil grandparents were Alexander H. and Catherine (Purdue) Fairbanks. The former was born in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, September 8, 1807, and was married on the 2d of February, 1832, to Catherine Purdue, whose birth occurred in New York city, February 2, 1812. He came to Bureau county in 1855 and followed the occupation of carpentering and farming, retaining his residence here until his death, which occurred March 16, 1886. His wife survived him for about ten years, passing away January 22, 1896. In their family were eleven children, of whom four are yet living: Amanda, born December 35, 1832; Thomas, born March 18, 1834; Sewell, September 25, 1841; and James 0., March 7, 1853. There were five sons who served in the Union army during the Civil war, but all have now passed away with the exception of the eldest, Thomas, who now resides at Clay Center, Iowa.

Lorenzo D. Fairbanks, father of our subject, was born at Wright Corners, in Indiana, February 2, 1836, was reared in the usual manner of farm hills on the frontier and came with his parents to Illinois in 1855. On the 27th of January, 1858, at Boyd"s Grove, in Bureau county, he married Miss Martha Ann Gordon, who was born in Putnam county, Indiana, January 15, 1842, and is a daughter of Granville and Eveline (Sutherland) Gordon, both of whom are now deceased. They came to Illinois in the early '50s and were pioneer settlers of Knox county, whence they afterward came to Bureau county and in 1868 they went to Indiana, where their remaining days were ])assed. They had five children, of whom three are now living, namely: Mrs. Fairbanks; Margaret; and Priscilla.

Soon after his marriage Lorenzo D. Fairbanks began farming on his own account in Macon township and carried on general agricultural pursuits until 1873, when he removed to Kcwanee, where he established a furniture store, which he conducted until 1881. In that year he took up his abode in Buda, where he spent his remaining days in the furniture and undertaking business. He served in the Union army toward its close, enlisting on the 11th of February, 1865, for one year or during the war, as a private of Company K, One Hundred and Forty-eighth Regiment of Illinois Volunteers. He received an honorable discharge at Nashville, Tennessee, as sergeant, on the 5th of September, 1865. He held membership in the Odd Fellows lodge and also with the Good Templars and was a member of the Congregational church. All who knew him I'espected him, for his life was ever upright and honorable. He died November 25. 1900, and is still survived by his widow, who is now living in Buda. They were the parents of six children: George E., born August 10. 18G1; Eddie E., who was born May 10, 1863, and died March 29, 1864 ; Thomas W.," who was born February 4. 1867, and died Febriuiry 6, 1898, losing his life while acting as engineer, a wreck occurring on the Graiul Trunk Railroad at Imlay City, Michigan; James E., who was born Aprii 9. 1869, and is now a music professor in Boston : Nellie J., wlio was horn September 24, 1872, and died in infancy; and Roy L., of this review.

In taking up tho personal history of Eo}' L. Fairbanks we present to our readers the record of a representative of one of the old pioneer families of the county and one who has justly gained for himself a creditable place in business circles in Buda. He pursued his education in the Buda schools, and afterward mastered a course in the art and science of embalming and funeral directing at Boston, Massachusetts, with David Fudge & Son. He also look a post-graduate course under Professor Carl Lewis Barnes of Chicago in 1902. and he at present holds a state license issued by the Illinois state board of health. On the 1st of October, 1903, he engaged in the furniture and undertaking business on his own account as successor to his father and now carries a line line df furniture and undertaking goods. He is well equipped for the conduct of a successful business in this way and has recently purchased a new funeral car and an amliulance. lie carries a large line of furniture and has a liberal patronage owing to his reasonable prices and liis earnest desire to please his customers.

In his fraternal relations Mr. Fairbanks is a Mason, belonging to Buda lodge, Xo. 399, A. F. & A. M.. and Princeton chapter, Xo. 28, R. A. M. He also affiliates with Arena lodge, No. 645, K. P., of Buda, and he is a member of tlie Illinois State Undertakers' Association.

On the 24th of June, 1903, Mr. Fairbanks was married to Miss Grace C. Aten, who was born at Brimfield, Illinois. July 28, 1883. They now have an interesting little daughter, Lucile Vincent, born December G, 1905. Mrs. Fairbanks is a daughter of Vincent and Mary E. (Snyder) Aten. Her father, a native of New Jersey, is now living in Kansom, La Salle county, Illinois, and is a minister of the Methodist Episcopal church, having charge of three churches. His wife is a native of Boonville, Missouri. In their family were five children, of whom three are now living: Fred S., Grace and Warren B. Mr. and Mrs. Faiiijanks are prominent socially in Buda, where their circle of friends is almost co-extensive with the circle of their acquaintances.

EDGAR D. L.VRIvIN. The commercial prosperity and community interests of Arlington are greatly promoted thro\i^h the activity of Edgar D. Larkin, who for ten years has served as postmaster of the village and is proprietor of its leading general store. He is honored and respected by all because of the success which he has achieved and by reason of the straightforward business methods he has ever followed. He was born July 29, 1853, in Harrisville, Harrison county, Ohio, and his parents, Townsend T. and Julia Anne (Richardson) Larkin, were also natives of the same state. In the year 1855 they removed from Ohio to Bureau county, Illinois, settling in the village of Arlington, where the father followed the trade of cabinetmaking. He thus became closely associated with its industrial interests, and was a representative citizen there for many years, or until the day of his death. He passed away in 1870 at the age of seventy-four years, his birth having occurred in 1802, the year in which Ohio, his native state, was admitted to the Union. His wife passed away at the age of sixty-eight years. On the seventieth anniversary of the birth of Townsend T. Larkin the family held a reunion at the old homestead at Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, the date being May 1, 1872. On this occasion there were present all of his living brothers and sisters, including Mrs. Pennell, Mordecai Larkin, Mrs. Eliza L. Thomas, Mrs. Hannah Sharpless, Mrs. Martha Yost and John Larkin, Jr. The last time a family reunion had been held was on the 5th of May, 1824, forty-eight years previously, at the marriage of one of the sisters. On that occasion all of the children, ten in number, were ])resent, but in the interim death had removed three, so that the living members of the family numered seven, of whom the youngest was sixtyeight years of age. All are now deceased, and the youngest, who at that gathering was sixtyeight years of age, lived to be ninety years of age, passing away in 1904.

Edgar D. Larkin, reared under the parental roof, completed his education in the Arlington schools and afterward learned the jeweler's trade, which he followed for a number of years in the village which is now his home. In 1880, however, lie went to the west, and was identified with mining interests until the succeeding fall, when he returned to Arlington, where he has since engaged in merchandising. He has prospered in his undertakings and is today the owner of the leading general mercantile establishment in the town. Ho carries an extensive and well selected stock of goods, and his rcasonai)le prices, straightforward dealing and earnest desire to please his customers have secured to him a large patronage, making the business a profitable investment. He likewise owns eleven and a half acres of land in the village, and upon this place his residence stands, being one of the attractive homes of the town.

On the 3d of May, 1877, Mr. Larkin was married to Miss Alferetta Berry, who was born April 1, 1857, and is a daughter of Rufus B. and Julia A. (O'Brien) Berry, the former a native of Maine and the latter of London, England. They became residents of Bureau county in the later '40s, and resided in Clarion township upon a farm up to tlie time of Mr. Berry's death. His widow still survives and is now living in New York city. The marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Larkin has been blessed with four children: Justin E., Blanche E., Juliet and Townsend T., who are still under the parental roof.

Edgak D. Lakkin

For many years Mr. Larkin has been an cxt'iiiplarv member of the Masonic fraternity, and is affiliated with Levi Liisk lodge, No. 270, A. F. & A. M., of whirh he has been treasurer for about ten years. 11(> is now veiioral)le counsel of the Modern Woodmen camp. No. 3111, and in his fraternal relations is popular. His father organized the Temple of Honor of Uarrisville, Ohio, and afterward asisted in instituting various lodges in that state. He, too, was a prominent Mason. In his political views Edgar D. Larkin is a stalwart republican, and for eight years acted as assistant jioslmaster of Arlington, while for the past ten years he has served as postmaster. He is also one of the trustees of the village, having been elected for a two years' term. His first presidential ballot was cast for General Grant, and he has since supported each nominee at the head of the ticket, while in local interests of his party he is recognized as a leader, his opinions often proving a decisive factor in republican councils in Bureau county. His intense and well directed activity in business has gained him his present position in commercial circles, while his well known public spirit and devotion to the general good have nuide him a prominent representative of the citizenship of Arlington.

William S. Matteson, one of the leading anil representative residents of La Moille township, was born in this county, January 29. 1867. His parents were Theodore B. and Elizabeth (Harris) ilatteson, the former a native of Oswego, New York, and the latter of Tuscarawas county, Ohio. They were married in Bureau county, Hlinois, in 1860, and unto them have been born two children: William S. and Bertha B.

The son, reared under the parental roof, was educated in the public schools of this county and in Fulton College, of Fulton, Illinois ^Mien not busy with his text-books his time was devoted to the pleasures of the playground or to the work of the fields, for in his youth he assisted in the improvement and operation of the home farm. The occupatioTi to which he was reared he has made his life work, and he is now the owner of one hundred and eighty-one acres of valuable land, the sun irhining upon no finer tract in all Bureau county. He raises considerable grain, but the products of his fields arc used in feeding cattle and hogs, 'vhich he prepares for the market.

Jfr. Matteson was nuirried on the 21st of November, 1889. to Miss May Perkins, who was born in Bureau county, Illinois. August 28, 1868. They now have one daughter, Gertrude B. Mr. Matteson belongs to the ^la.sonic fraternity, and exercises his right of franchise in support of the men and measures of the republican party. His religious faith is indicated by his membership in the United Brethren church, with which his family are also identified. Viewed in a personal light, he may well be said to be a successful man, having gained not only a handsome con-potence, hut also the reward and esteem of his fellow citizens. His business affairs have been carefully managed and his laudable ambition and strong purpose have been salient features in his career. He and his family are prominent socially and in the church, and they have a beautiful home which is the abode of warm hearted and attractive hospitality.

John J. Gingrich

Noting the fact that John G. Gingrich started out in life empty handed, his enterprise and success can be measured when one knows that he is the owner of an excellent and valuable farm of two lumdred and forty acres in ifaeon township. His birth occurred in Putnam county, Illinois, on the 10th of September, 1861, and he comes of German lineage. His father, Jacob Gingrich, was born in Ilesse-Darmstadt, Germany, and was eighteen years of age when he bade adieu to that country and sailed for the new world in company with his parents, who located at Tonica. La Salle county, Illinois. Soon afterward Jacob Gingrich took up his abode in Woodford county, Illinois, where he began business life for himself, and later he came to Bureau county. Subsequently, however, he was numbered among the pioneer residents of Livingston county, where he purchased one hundred and sixty acres of raw land. This he improved, making his home thereon until the time of his death, which occurred on the r)th of .Vpril, 1874, wlien he was forty-one years of age. He held membership in the Mennonite church, voted with the democracy, and for many years served as a school director. His wife bore the maiden name of Veronica Roggcy, and vras born in Granville, Putnam county, Illinois, where their marriage was celebrated. She is now living in I'.radford, this state, and on the 7th of September, lOOfi, reached the age of sixty-eight years. By her marriage she became the mother of four children : John J.. Lena N., Jfary and Peter M.

John J. Gingrich pursued liis studies in the public schools and was early (rainoil to habits of industrv and economy upon the home farm. Desirous of engaging in farming on his jwn av'count, when twentv-two years of age he started out in life for himself, securing eighty acres of land in IMacon township. Subserpiently he acquired more land, buving first a tract of forty acres, and to this be has since added from time to time, until bi~ present holdings comprise two hundred and forty acres of as fine land as can be found in Bureau countv. He has made splemlid improvements upon his farm, including the erection of a commodious and attractive residence in 1889, while ill WtO'l lie liuilt a large barn. His home is surrounded bv shade and fruit trees of his owu planting, and be has been an extensive breeder of Aberdeen Angus cattle for about fifteen years, but sold his tine cattle in 1905. He has also raised Poland China hogs and Norman horses, and has always fed and shipped his own stock.

Mr. Gingrich was married February 4, 1884, to Miss Katie A. Eigsti, who was born in Tazewell county, Hlinois, August 9, 1864, a daughter of Jacob and Veronica (Albrecht) Eigsti, who are mentioned an another page of this volume. Jlr. and ^In^. Gingricli have become the parents of eight children: Alvin J., born December 12, 1884; Jessie W., June 17, 188G; Orville C, who was born February 26, 1888, and died May 7, 1904; Albert J., 'April 24, 1891; Wilfred C, March 6, 1894; Elsie F., November 12, 1895; Irving H.. July 22, 1897: and Percv P., April 5, 1901.

Mr. Gingrich has liecn called upon to serve in several positions of public trust, the duties of which he has discharged with credit to himself and satisfaction to his constituents. At the present writing he is commissioner of highways, and is serving for the third term as school trustee. His political support is given the republican party, and he is in thorough sympathy wiih its principles as regards governmental policy. He holds membership with the Mcnnonite church, and is one who in his relations of citizenship and of private life has gained the regard of his fellowmen by his many sterling qualities.

Samuel P. Prescott

Samuel P. Prescott is one who has wielded a wide influence in community afl'airs and is the first republican in thirty-five years to be elected supervisor of Westfield township, which position he is now filling. He has made a creditable record as a lawyer, being recognized as one whose knowledge of the principles of jurisprudence and devotion to his clients' interests well entitles him to the liberal patronage accorded him in the courts. He was born in Rowley, Essex county, Massachusetts, October 1-1, 1841, and is a representative of one of the old families of New England. The original ancestors in this country were of English birth and came to America at an early period in the colonization of the now world, settling in New Hampshire. Asa Prescott. the grandfather, and S. P. Prescott, the father of our subject, were both natives of New Hampshire and members of the family have figured jiromincntly in the public life of both that state and of Mas.sachusetts, including noted men in the professions, while Hon. B. F. Prescott, governor of New nam]ishire, was a cousin of our subject.

Samuel P. Prescott, Sr., was reared to manhood in the old Granite state, whence he removed to Essex county, Massachusetts, and was there married to Miss Mary M. Carleton, whose birth occurred in the old Bay state. For many years Mr. Prescott engaged in the manufacture of shoes at Haverhill and was not only a representative business man but also figured in public life as one who wielded a w'ide and beneficial infiuence. He held various positions of public trust, including that of alderman.

Samuel P. Prescott, Jr.. spending the days of his boyhood and youth at his parents' home in Haverhill, was provided with excellent educational privileges. After attending the public schools he continued his studies in Phillips Exeter Academy and was graduated from Dartmouth College in 1867 with the degree of Bachelor of Arts, while in 1874 his alma mater conferred upon him the degree of Master of Arts. Following the completion of his collegiate course he engaged in teaching for a time and for two years was principal of the Francestown Academy of New Hampshire. He regarded this, however, merely as a forward step to other professional labor, as it was his desire and ambition to become a member of the bar and to this end he began reading. The year 1869 witnesses his arrival in Illinois and he took up his abode in Princeton, where the following year he was admitted to the bar and entered into partnership with Judge George W. Stipp, who afterward occupied tiic bench of the district court. For two years ilr. Prescott remained a member of the Princeton bar, after which he spent a similar period in Chicago and then took up his abode in Arlington, where he opened a law office. He has since remained a practitioner in Bureau county, practicing in all of the courts of this section of the state. He is strong in argument, logical in his deductions and correct in his conclusions and he prepares his cases with masterly thoroughness and skill, indicating a mind well trained in the severest school of investigation.

On the 8th of October, 1871, in Princeton, Mr. Prescott was united in marriage to Miss Frances A. Van Velzer, who was born in Joliet but was reared and educated in the city where the marriage was celebrated. Her father, Granville \'an Velzer, was a pioneer merchant of Princeton. Mr. and Mrs. Prescott became the parents of five children, of whom three survive: Mabel, now the wife of Isaac W. Wright of Chicago, by whom she has two children, their names being Ellis and Beulah; Carl; and Warren. Two children of the family died in early youth.

In his political views Mr. Prescott is an earnest republican, thoroughly in sympathy with the party, its policy and its principles, and he is now a nu'inber of the county republican central committee. He has been a delegate to various county, congressional and state conventions and his opinions are frequently a decisive factor in the coun- cils of his partv, and yut lie is not an olliiL' soi'kur nor does he desire the rewarils of office for part}' fealty, lie hohls membership in Levi Lusk lodge. No. 270, A. ¥. & A. M.. of Arlington, in whieh he is now serving as master, and he also belongs to the chapter and conunandery at Meudota. At a recent election he was cimsen supervisor of Westfield township, the first republican elected to that office in thirty-five years - a fact which indicates his personal popularity and the confidence reposed in iiim. While he is neglectful of no duty of citizenship his attention is chiefly given to liis practice witli the result that he has attained an enviable place among the able lawyers of the Bureau county bar with a clientage that is at once extensive and important.

Benjamin F. Dow

lii'ujatnin F. Dow, a farmer and stock-raiser living on section 8, Fairfield tawaship, came to Bureau county in 1S4T and has sinie lived in the township which is yet his home. He was born in Freedom, Cattaraugus county. New York. May 26. 1831, and is a son of Whitcher and Eunice (Bump) Dow, who, arriving in this county in 184T, took up their alioile at Yorktown, where the father secured a large tract of land. At one time he operated over four hundred acres and was an extensive farmer and stock-raiser, successfully conducting his business interests. Both he and his wife were natives of Vermont, and the former was of English lineage, while the latter was of Scotch descent. They were married in Cattaraugus county. New York, in February, 1828, and traveled life's journey together for almost a half century. They were separated by the death of Mrs. Dow, November 29, 1877. Mr. Dow survived until June, 1882, and passed away at the age of seventy-seven years. He was tlic first supervisor of Fair ('eld township, being chosen to that office in 1849, and serving for several years. In connection with his general agriodtural pursuits lie was also engaged in the dairy business, made cheese and raised stock. His farm work, therefore, was of a varied nature, but in all departments was carefully conducted and resulted in the acquirement of a handsome competence. His was indeed a busy and useful life and aside from his agricultural interests he found time to assist in the promotion of those matters which affect the general welfare and advance public progress.

In the family were eiglit children, all of wliom were at one time residents of this county. Emily bcame the wife of 0. W. McKenzie, and died at Yorktown, November .">, 1888, while her husband passed away in July, 1892. Emelinc became the wife of John McKenzie, and died at Tanipico, December 27, 1879, having for six years survived her husband. Benjamin F. is the third of the family. Thomas, residing in Tampico, where he is engaged in the steamfitting business, married Miss Willet and has a family of eight children. Edward W. died in Watertown, Illinois, in October, 1905, at the age of sixty-seven years, leaving a family, but his wife, wlio bore the maiden name of Fannie Ureenman, had passed away in 1903. II. II., a resident of Pasadena, California, was married first to a Miss Brown, a sister of the late L. W. Brown, who for many years was supervisor of Fairfield township. His present wife bore the maiden name of Susan Gray. Albina became the wife of J. E. Greenman and died in March, 1903, at Tampico, where her husband still resides. H. Clay, living at West Point, Alississippi, where he follows farming and well drilling, was married first to Mrs. Pitney.

Benjamin F. Dow was reared to the age of sixteen years in Cayuga county. New York, and during that period attended the public schools. As stated, he became a resident of Bureau county in 1847, and in 1850 he left here to continue his education in Whiteside county. While working in Whiteside county at a later date he purchased a part of his present farm of one hundred and eiglity acres on section 8, Fairfield township, and he has made this his home since his marriage, which important event in his life was celebrated on the 25th of November, 185(i, the lady of his choice being Miss Sarah E. Jones, who was born in McDonough county, Illinois, July 2, 1838, a daughter of Permenas and Anne (Dickinson) Jones. Her father died at Tennessee, Illinois, in 1842, when a cimparaiiv'ely young man, and Mrs. Jones made her home for forty years in McDonough county. Mrs. Dow was the eldest of five children an 1 was the lirsl white child born in Tennessee township, McDonough county. The other members of her father's family were: Martin L., who died in that county about 1858; Nancy A., who became the wife of Earl Diirat, and died in Whiteside county in 1871; and twins who died in infancy. After losing her first husband Mrs. Jones became the wife of Patterson Aber, who went to California about 1850 or 1851 and died there. They had one child, John W., who now resides in the Indian Territory. Her third husband was L. Underbill and they resided for a time in Bureau county, but later took up their abode in ]\leDonongli county and subsequently removed to the Indian Territory, where botli passed away, the dealh of Mrs. Underbill occurring in 1898, wlien she had reached the advanced age of eighty years. Bv her third marriage she had three children: Afargaret, who became the wife of William Love, and died in 1903; Charles, who was married in McDonough county, Illinois, to Alary McKenzie. and is now living in Missouri; and Elii-abelh. the wife of William Lane, of the Indian Territory.

when she became a resident of Whiteside county, Illinois, there living with her aunt, j\Irs. Nanoy Foy, until her marriage. By this union there have been born four children, all born on the home farm in Fairfield township. Pleasant L., born in January, 1859, and now living on the old homestead on section 5, Fairfield township, married Miss Louie Scott and has six children. Zillah A., born October 5, 1S60, is the wife of William Sliear, of Henry county, Illinois, and they have two children. Lauer J., born in 1866, resides in Sacramento, California, and is an electrician and engineer. He married Miss Daisy D. Hogeboom and they have four children. One child of the family. Glee, born in 1879, died in infancy.