Cass County, Illinois - Biographical sketches, 1882 (part 5 of 6)

WILLIAM S. DOUGLASS, retired carpenter, Ashland; was born in Lexington,, Ky., July 1, 1827. He received an ordinary education, and at the age of 22, left home and engaged in farming for about nine years; then learned the carpenter trade, at which he worked till 18G2, building some of the first houses erected in Ashland, and assisting in the erection of the principal business blocks of the town. In Jacksonville, 111., Feb. 20, 1855, he married Mary Virginia Job, born in Morgan County, 111., Dec. 14, 1830, who has borne him four children, viz.: Charles F., Grace, Helen and Willie T. During the late war, Mr. Douglass enlisted in Co. D, 114th 111. V. I., under Capt. Berry, the regiment being in command of Col. Judy, and served three years, and during that time participated in fourteen battles. Mr. Douglass retired from active life some time since, has been a member of the town board of Ashland, and school director for twelve years; he is a Republican, and was formerly a member of the I. O. O. F.

ALONZO S. FAY, Lawyer, Ashland, was born in Virginia, in October, 1853; son of Perry and Ellen (Rasenberger) Fay. Perry Fay, subject's fatlier, was born in New York in 1814, came to Illinois in 1848, and taught school till 1854, when he started West, and has not since been heard of; his wife, born in the State of Virginia, in 1820, died at Princeton, 111., in 1858, leaving tvvo children, viz.: Alon/o S. and Luela (died in July, 1881.) Subject followed farming for a tiiiio; then entered the Asbury Institute of Indiana, where after pursuing his studies in the classical course for six years, he graduated in June, 1879. He then entered the law office of Epler & Gallon, in Jacksonville; and, after reading law there two years, was admitted to the Bar at Springfield, 111., in November, 1881; then formed a partnership with Hon. J. M. Epler, and located at Ashland, where he is engaged in the practice of his profession. He is a Democrat, and a member of the I. O. O. F.

WATSON W. GAILEY, Physician, Ashland, was born near Newcastle, Pa., July 19, 1843, of Scotch parentage, and claims an ancestry running back to the House of Stuart; the grand maternal uncle of his mother, Elizabeth Stuart Macready, being none other than Charles Stuart, the Pretender; his father John Gailey, is a descendant of one of those gallant Highlanders who were banished from their native land, and took refuge in the North of Ireland. Our subject, after obtaining an ordinary education, attended medical lectures in Philadelphia. In 1862 he entered the medical service of the United States, and was assigned to duty in front of Richmond. After the close of the war, the Doctor traveled to some extent, but finally located in Morgan Co., 111., at the little village of Prentice, which has so decreased since the rise of Ashland, that it is almost obliterated. He has a fine practice. April 13, 1865, he married Miss Luella E. Carson, daughter of John and Nancy Carson, who bore him two children, Ernest C, and Louis, both of whom are dead. Mrs. Watson also died July 19, 1868. In January, 1873, he married Miss Lizzie M. Sinclair, daughter of Samuel Sinclair (Virginia Sam). Four boys have blessed this last marriage: Byron, Darwin Spencer, Eugene Paul and Marsh Draper, the last named being now dead. In 1877 the Doctor built a fine residence at Ashland, where he resides. He has a very extensive practice, and always keeps fully up to the front in advanced medical and surgical practice. He is a republican in politics and religion, meaning by the latter that he acknowledges the good in all churches.

LEWIS C. HEWITT, Farmer, P. O. Ashland, was born at Cape Newtown, New Jersey, May 22, 1849. At the age of 37 years he left home and began working as a farmer, locating in Cass Co., 111., where he has since remained, engaged more or less extensively in farming. In 1877 he removed to his present place of residence, located three miles west of Ashland. His farm consists of 400 acres of choice rolling land, all under a high state of cultivation. He deals, to quite an extent, in stock of all kinds. He was married at Virginia, Cass Co., January 4, 1876, to Miss Alice Long, who was born in Cass Co., Oct. 35, 1858. She is the mother of three children, viz., Jessie, Allie, and Lewis. Mrs. Hewitt was a daughter of Jesse and Maria (Grisby) Long, both deceased. Thomas Hewitt, the father of Lewis, who was born in New Jersey, was one of the early settlers of Menard Co., and still follows the occupation of a farmer; he was born in 1833. His wife, Abigail Hand, also a native of New Jersey, died in, or about, 1858, aged about thirtyfour years. She was the mother of four children, of whom Lewis was the eldest. Politically, he has always been identified with the Democratic party.

SAMUEL L. HAMILTON, grain dealer, Ashland, a son of Charles B. and Sarah Claphan (Lucket) Hamilton, was born in Loudoun County, Va., Dec. 17, 1835. Charles B. Hamilton, subject's father, a native of Virginia, a farmer and merchant, died in 1864, asred 56 years; his wife, also a native of Virginia, is still living, and is about 73 years of age; of their nine children our subject is the third. Samuel L., in 1870 engaged in the mercantile business in Mason County, 111., and after remaining there three years, removed his business to Ashland, his family accompanying him. In 1880, he sold out the mercantile business, and gave his attention to the grain and stock trade, but at present is engaged in grain dealing only. In May, 1870, he married Eleanor, daughter of Samuel Sinclair; she was born January 23, 1830, and died December 1, 1881, leaving five children, viz.: Charles S., Maud, Samuel S., Lloyd L. and Sarah E. Mr. Hamilton served three years and three months in the late war; he enlisted in Co. "F," 19th III. Volunteer Infantry, under Capt. AUerd, Col. Scott commanding the regiment. During his army service he received an injury which laid him up for nearly two years. He is a Republican, and a member of the I. O. O. F. WILLIAM M. JONES was born in the State of Indiana, County of Tippecanoe, on July 31, 1826, and came within four miles of where Ashland now is, in the spring of 1847; has seen, where Ashland now stands, growing in wild prairie grass, and has seen it also in a farm, growing grain, and now sees it in a beautiful little town. Commenced the practice of law in 1857, tvas admitted to the bar as an attorney to practice law by the Supreme Court of the State, on October 20, 1871; came to the village of Ashland in the spring of 1870. Never studied law in attorney's office, except his own. Never was in college a day in his life; came here as soon as he was discharged from the Mexican war at Newport Barracks, Kentucky, and was mustered out at New Orleans. He also served in the late war for the suppression of the rebellion. He was a private in Co. D, 26th 111. Infantry, and was mustered out at Louisville, Kentucky, and discharged at Springfield, Illinois. He was wounded in Mexico, and carried the bullet for thirty-six years, and then had it taken out, and yet he has received no pension, for he has never asked Uncle Sam for any help.

THOMAS B. LaTOUCHE, merchant, Ashland, was born in St. Louis, Mo., Sept. 8, 1852. At an early age he was employed in assisting his father in the mercantile business, and afterward clerked in Mason County. In 1875 he went to Ashland, and clerked for S. L. Hamilton until the fall of 1880, when he purchased the business from Mr. Hamilton, where he has continued since. His trade, already large, has steadily increased, until now he has the satisfaction of conducting one of tho largest business interests at Ashland. He was married in Mason County, May 30, 1875, to Miss Capitola Dongler, who was born in Bath, Mason County, June 17, 1859. She is the mother of three children, viz.: Arthur, Myrtle, and an infant. Mrs. LaTouche was a daughter of George and Catharine Dengler, natives of Pennsylvania, still living. The father of our subject, John LaTouche, was born in Canada, was a merchant, and died in the army in 1801, aged about 35 years. His wife, Eraila McClintock, was a native of New York State, and is still living, aged about 40 years, wife of Bernard Donlin. By her first husband she gave birth to three children, of whom Thomas was the eldest child. He has held the offices in the village of Ashland, of Clerk, Treasurer, and President of the town board. Politically he is identified with the Democratic party.

FRANK LOHMANN, farmer and brickmaker, P. O. Ashland, was born Dec. 3, 1834, in Germany, of which country his parents, Frank and Elizabeth (Burns) Lt)hmann were natives. Mr. Lohmann, Sr., our subject's father, died of cholera, Nov. 1, 1850, aged about 62 years; his wife died in 1SG5, aged also about 62 years. Frank, the youngest of a family of five children, received an academic education in his native land, and assisted his fjither in the coal and salt business, and in running a boat. At the age of sixteen he began learning the bakery and brewing trade, and in May, 1855, came to America and located at Wheeling, W. Va; in March, 1875, came to Ashland, and in 1876, started a brickyard, where he still carries on the brick- making business, and in addition is also ensasred in farming. Ho had the misfortune to be burnt out once, with a loss of $3,500, but has since erected several brick blocks at Ashland, and has done much to make the town what it is. At Dixon, Lee Co., Ills., he married Dina Pahl, a native of Germany, born May 27, 1836; died in 1869. His second wife, whom he married June 26, 1876, is Artilicia D. Clark, a native of Menard Co., 111., born in 1844. He has five children, viz.: Joseph B., Frank, Lewis, Sophia and Bertie. Mr. Lohmann is a member of the Town Board, and of the County Central Democratic Committee; while at Beardstown he held the office of Supervisor. He is a Democrat, and a member of the A. F. and A. M., and Knights of Honor.

GEORGE M. LEITCH, painter, Ashland; was born in Lenawa County, Mich., July 11, 1853. At 14 years he engaged to learn the trade of coach painter, at which he worked in various places many years. Went to New Orleans, and was one of the force that frescoed the St. Charles Opera House. Upon his return from the South he took a trip through Canada, frescoing churches, etc. Returning to the States, he eventually settled in Ashland, this county, where he has since remained, engaged in painting, graining and frescoing. He was married in Ashland July 24, 1877, to Miss Louisa A. Douglass, who was born to John L. and Ellen (Yates) Douglass, in 18G0. She is the mother of two children, viz.: John W., born Oct. 10, 1881; Estella, Nov. 22, 1879. William M. Leitch, the father of our subject, was born in Huron County, Ohio, in 1816, a retired contractor and builder, living at Blissfield, Michigan. His wife, Emily S. Randall, born near Biddeford, Maine, in about 1821, died Oct. 10, 1881. She was the mother of five children, of whom George, our subject was the third child. He has always taken more or less interest in the political issues of the times, and his sympathies are with the Democratic party. His father and one brother were in Company C, Fourth Michigan Cavalry, and one brother, Captain of Company K, Eleventh Infantry.

ALFRED E. MICK was born in Tippecanoe County, Ind., Dec. 22, 1837 His father, Daniel Mick, was born in Ross County, Ohio, and his mother in North Carolina. In an early day they left their native States, and located in Indiana, where they were married in the year 1836, locating on a farm in Tippecanoe County. His mother died in April, 1851, and his father in September, 1872. Th -y had nine children, five boys and four girls. After a preparatory course of study at Shawnee Academy, he entered Wabash College at Crawfordsville, Indiana, and two years later attended Asbury University at Greencastle, Indiana. In 1859 he left his native State, and located in Petersburg, Menard County, 111., and was elected county surveyor in 1864, and filled the position until 1869. During: President Johnson's administration he was appointed postmaster at Petersburg. Mr. Mick was elected county clerk in November, 1869. During this time he was licensed to practice law by the Supreme Court of the State, following that profession until 1877, when he purchased the Petersburg Democrat. In 1881 he published the Petersburg Me- P'ublican, continuing until January, 1882. In March of this year he established the Sentinel, which he is now publishing at Ashland, Illinois. On April 15, 1865, he was married to Mary E., the daughter of Milo and Elizabeth A. Wood ; she was born in Morgan County, 111., April 29, 1833. Milo Wood was a native of North Carolina, born May 23, 1795, and Elizabeth A. Wood was born in

Tennessee Jan. 11, 1797; they emigrated to Illinois in the year 18:20. Mollie O., Leslie P. and Claude W., constitute the children of Mr. Mick's family, now living. He was raised under the influence of the Methodist Church, but as yet has not become identified with any religious denomination. Mary E., his wife, has been a member of the Presbyterian Church for more than thirty years. In his political convictions Mr. Mick has always been identified with the Democratic party. He is an Odd Fellow of fifteen years standing, and was one of the charter members that assisted in establishing Charity Encampment at Petersburg, Illinois, about ten years ago.

NELSON A. NEWMAN, grocer, Ashland ; was born near Meredosia, Morgan Co., 111., July 30, 1848. In addition to the common schools, he attended for a short time the Illinois College at Jacksonville, and Wabash College at Crawfordsville, Indiana. In 1871 he began dealing in stock in St. Louis; is now engaged in keeping a first-class grocery. He was married at St. Louis, June 23, 1880, to Miss Louisa J. Rogerson, who has borne one child, Mildred, born May 15, 1881. Mrs. Newman is a daughter of Thomas Rogerson, a native of England, now living at St. Louis. Jesse T. Newman, the father of Nelson, was born in Marietta, Ohio, in 1824; followed different occupations, but principally merchandising. His death occurred July 7, 1881. His wife, Esther Jane Gillham, was born in Scott County, 111.; she is the mother of- nine children, of whom Nelson was the oldest. Politically he is identified with the Republican party; his wife is connected with the Presbyterian Church. The father of our subject served as Lieutenant Colonel in the One Hundred and First 111. Vol. Inft., organized at Jacksonville.

3, 1855, son of William and Mary (Mutton) Pearn, both natives of England, he being a farmer, and dead, she still living; they had five children. Our subject was educated at Lincoln University and McKendree College. March 30, 1880, he was married to Miss Annie Cunningham, born in Lebanon, Illinois, in 1858, daughter of R. F. and Mary (Risley) Cunningham. Mr. Pearn has been teaching school six years. He is an Odd Fellow and a Republican.

WILLIAM W. REDMAN, Postmaster, Ashland; was born in Logan County, Ky. Aug. 16, 1S20, and was brought to Morgan County, 111., when five years of age. At the age of seventeen years he moved with his parents to Van Buren County, Iowa, where he assisted his father upon his farm until he reached the age of twenty-one years, at which time he began farming for himself, and remained in Iowa until 1851, when he went to California,where he remained about five years engaged in mining. He then returned to Jacksonville, 111., where he remained three years. In 1860 he came to Ashland and engaged in the drug business, afterward spending three years upon a farm; in 1871 he was appointed deputy Postmaster, and in 18 r4 was made Postmaster, which office he still holds. He was married Oct. 7, 1845, to Miss Nancy J. Rucker, who was born in Kentucky, in 1825; she is the mother of five children: Rabanus, Carrie C, Lester L., Lua, and an infant not named, the two latter deceased. Mrs. Redman was a daughter of John Rucker, a native of Kentucky, deceased. Solomon Redman, the father of our subject, was born in Kentucky, in 1794; a farmer by occupation; his death occurred in 1849. His wife, Rebecca Williams, was also a native of Kentuck}', born in 1800, died in 1870; she was the mother of nine children, of whom William was the oldest. Him self and wife are members of the M. E. Church. Politically he is a Republican.

REV. EDWIN B. RANDLE, clergyman, Ashland; was born in Madison Co., 111., Dec. 15, 1852, to William S. and Sarah (Hansbarger) Ran die; he was born in North Carolina, and was brought to Illinois by his parents a child; a lawyer by profession, but conducts a farm also; now resides in Christian County. His wife, Sarah, is a native of Kentucky, and came to Illinois when she was about eighteen years old; she is still living, and is the mother of seven children, of whom our subject is the oldest. At the age of eighteen years, he began teaching, and continued in that occupation six years. In the fall of 1878, he joined the Methodist Conference at Jacksonville, having preached one and a half years previously. His first pastoral charge was at Irving, Montgomery County, where he remained two and a half years, and then removed to Harristown, Macon County, where he remained two years, and in the fall of 1881, came to Ashland, where he now has charge of the Ashland Circuit. He was married at Harristown, 111., Aug. 25, 1881, to Miss Mary Stookey, who was born at Bloomington, III., in August, 1856, to Daniel and Caroline (Goodner) Stookey, natives of St. Clair Co., 111., and both still living. Mr. Randle has been an active member of the I. O. O. F. for several years. He acts as correspotident for the Chvistain Advocate, the church paper of the denomination in whose interest he so zealously works, and his letters and contributions are able, interesting, and full of the love and grace of the Master, in whose footsteps he endeavors to tread.

JOHN L. REILEY, station agent, Ashland; only child of Alfred T. and Mary (Lee) Reiley, was born in Howard County, Ind., Dec. 28, 18G1. Alfred T., the father of our subject, is a farmer, and was born in Rush County, Ind., in 1829; his wife, a native of Tipton County, Ind., died Dec. 31, 1861, aged twenty-two years. John L., after receiving an ordinary education in Clay County, 111., learned telegraphy in Isola, Ind., and, when a thoroughly proficient operator, took charge of the telegraph office at Farmingdale, 111., where he remained thirteen months, then removed to Jeffersonville and stayed one and a-half years, after which he took charge of the station at Ashland, where he has since remained. At Jeffersonville, Ind., June 29, 1S80, he married Flora B. Caddy, who was born in Allen County, Ohio, in September, 1862, who has borne him one child, Ethel, born Sept. 23, 1881. Mrs. Reiley is a daughter of Charles and Anna (Straley) Caddy. Mr. Reiley owns a good village property, consisting of a house and two lots; himself and wife are members of the Methodist Church; he is a Democrat.

GEORGE M. RANDALL, clerk, Ashland; was born in Vienna, Scott County, Ind., April 21, 1856. His father, George W. Randall, who followed the occupation of a farmer, was born in New Albany, Ind., in 1826, and died June 2, 1S76. His mother, Mary J. Swope, who is still living, was born in Spencer County, Ky., in 1828; of her nine children, George M. is the fifth. He received a good education in the High School at Vienna, Ind., and having fitted himself for a teacher, taught school in Scott County, Ind., for some time; he afterwards taught in Cass County for six years. He has been engaged in his present business, clerking, in the employ of T. La Touche, for about three months. In Scott 'County, Ind., July 15, 1876, he married Jemima Whitson, a native of that county; born November 28, 1854, daughter of Lorenzo D. and Jemima (Collins) Wliitson, both natives of Clark County, Ind., he, still living; she dead. From this union three children have been born, viz.: Linneaus, Olvia and Norman. Mr. Randall is a Republican.

nessee, July 17, 1808. After a residence of a few years in Kentucky, the family moved to Illinois, and finally settled on a farm some eight miles northeast of the city of Jacksonville, in a settlement yet known under the name of Hebron, where they located in 1835. Here the heads of the family died, the mother in 1844, and the father in 1850. They were both consistent members of the M. E. Church. When about 23 years old, he married Miss Melinda Bird, by whom he had one daughter, Mrs. Sally (John) Beggs. This wife died in 1837. Oct. 22, 1845, Mr. Sinclair was married to Mrs. Myra A. Williams, relict of Page A. Williams, and daughter of John and Elizabeth Rucker. Of this union there were born four children: Mrs. Elizabeth (Warner) Cowell, of Vernon Co., Mo. ; Samuel W. ; Mrs. Mary T. (Leni) Leatherton, and William O. Mrs. Sinclair raised three children by her first husband, viz.: John, Ellen and Newton. Mrs. Sinclair's parents were natives of Virginia. Mr. Sinclair, immediately after his second marriage, moved to Apple Hill, Cass County, where he remainedabout eight years, when ho sold his farm and moved to Panther Grove, Cass Co., where he bought 800 acres of very fine land. He died May S, 1868. He was a member of the M. E. Church. He had the reputation of being a good citizen - honest, upright, temperate, and patriotic, and a kind, indulgent, affectionate husband and father. He made a specialty of fine cattle and hogs. The Sinclair family are of Scotch descent. Mrs. Sinclair is a native of Kentucky. She is a member of the M. E. Church. She had seven brothers and sisters, raised to maturity, viz. : Presley, Eliza, Sedonia, Elizabeth, Sarah, Greenberry, and Nancy. The homestead farm is now managed by William O., who was born June 19, 1855. His education was completed in a high school, since which time he has been engaged in general agricultural business, and handling a large amount of stock.

He was married in Sangamon County, March 16, 1866, to Miss Eva Tonilin, daughter of Edward and Myra (Rucker) Tomlin, born July 20, 1855. They have one boy, Carl, born Jan. 31, 1877. Mrs. Sinclair is a consistent member of the M. E. Church. Politically Mr. Sinclair is a strong Republican.

SAMUEL SINCLAIR, farmer, P. O. Ashland; is a native of Loudoun County, Va., son of George Sinclair, a man of remarkable prudence and judgment, who brought up his family with great care. Our subject came to Morgan County June 8, 1-33, an anniversary of his birth, and entered 280 acres of land with a portion of $400, that he brought with him, afterward adding 40 acres more, making just one-half of a section. This land lies eight miles north-east of Jacksonville, near the little village of Sinclair, named in honor of our subject. After securing the land, he returned'to Virginia, Loudoun County, and Oct. 28, 1834, married Miss Euphemia Craven, daughter of Josiah and Elizabeth (Shepherd) Craven, from which union there were born nine children: George, Ellen, Peter Akers, Virginia, Henry Clay, May and James, twins, Ruth and John. Mrs. Sinclair died April 23, 1861; she had been for many years a devout member of the Methodist Church, and a lady of many lovable qualities. October 21, 1863, Mr. Sinclair married Miss Dolly Beggs, daughter of Charles and Mary (Rudale) Beggs; and two children have blessed this second marriage: Emma Lou, and Maggie. The Sinclairs are of Scotch lineage, and trace their ancestry back to the famous Clan-Sinclair, confreres of the Douglass and other noted Highlanders. George died 1850. Mr. Sinclair is a Christian gentleman, and has been a strong Union man, having given three sons to the cause during the late war. He owns 887 acres of splendid land, which is under a high state of cultivation, and contains all the modern improvements in farm a]iplianccs.

WILLIAM SYBRANT, farmer; P. O. Ashland; was born Jan. 11, 1833, in Washington County, N. Y., of which county his parents, Samuel and Lydia (Robinson) Sybrant, were natives. Samuel, who followed the occupation of a farmer, died in 1859, aged seventy years; his wife is also deceased; they were the parents of seven children, our subject being the fifth. William, on attaining his majority, hired out as a farm hand, and, after having made some money, bought his first property in Crawford County, Pa. He came to this county in 1865, where he has since been enofaffed in farming:; he owns 130 acres of land, on which he raises the usual grain crops. In Crawford County, Pa., in September, 1844, he married Sally Bassett, a native of Massachusetts, born June 25, 1823, daughter of Rufus and Mrs. (Colfax) Bassett, natives of Rhode Island (both deceased) and from this union one child has been born, viz.: Parmelia, wife of Joseph D. Turner. Mr. and Mrs. Sybrant are , members of the Christian Church; he is a Democrat.

JOSEPH D. TURNER, farmer, Ashland; was born in England, Nov. 16, 1836; eldest child of a family of seven, of whom four are now living, born to John and Juliet (Dale) Turner, natives of England, and both still living; he, a farmer, and also a mechanic, born in August, 1810, now residing in Henry County, Ills.; she, born in 1811. Joseph D., came to America with his parents, when he was but two years of age; attended school in Scott County, Ills., and came to Cass County, in 1856, where he has since resided, with the exception of the time he served in the army. At the age of 20 years he began learning the blacksmith trade, at which he worked twelve years. In this county, October 1, 1865, he married Pamelia Sybrant, born in Pennsylvania, Aug. 5, 1845, daughter of William and Sarah (Bassett) Syl)rant, both still living; he, a native or New.York; she, of Vermont; from this union two children have been born, viz.: Ella Louisa and Mary Juliet. Mr. Turner, during the late war, enlisted in Co. K., 33J Illinois Volunteer Infantry, under Capt. C. E. Lippincott, the regiment being commanded by Col. Havey, and remained in service three years and two months. After leaving the army he engaged in farming, which occupation he has since pursued. He owns 156 acres of land on which he raises considerable stock, as well as the usua! crops. Mr. Turner is an adherent of the Republican party. His wife is a member of the Christian Church.

Arenzville Precinct

"WILLIAM F. ARENZ, druggist, Arenzville; was born in Arenzville, Jan. 3, 1860; son of Peter and Mary L. (Baerholdt) Areuz; parents of two children ; he, deceased ; she, still living. (A full sketch of Peter Arenz, subject's father, will be found in the historical portion of this work.) The subject of this sketch received his primary education in Arenzville, afterward finishing at Jacksonville, III., and engaged in the drug business in Arenzville, where he has since followed that business. He is a Democrat.

PETER ARENZ, harness maker,Arenzville; was born in Arenzville, Oct. 5, 180^, and is a brother of William Arenz, whose sketch appears elsewhere in this work. His education was received chiefly in Arenzville; he also attended the Jacksonville Business College for some time. He began learning the harness maker's trade in Arenzville with Edward Heinz and has since followed that occupation there.

E. E. BEARD, farmer, P. O., -Arenzville; was born in Augusta County, Va., Sept. 5, 1848, and is a son of John C. and Mary A. (Bates) Beard, natives of Virginia. John C. Beard, who was a farmer, died in March, 1881; his wife is still living; they had thirteen children. The subject of this sketch received his education in this precinct, where he began life as a farmer, and where he has since pursued that occupation. He married, in this county, Oct. 7, 18^5, Julia Berry, a native of Jersey County, 111., and daugliter of David and Hannah Berry. Mr. and Mrs. Beard are the parents of three children: Clarence A., Grace, and John E. Mr. Beard is a member of Arenzville Lodge No. 481, I. O. O. F.; in politics he is a Democrat. His father came to this county twenty-seven years ago.

THE CRUiM FAMILY. - James Ceum, farmer, Arenzville Precinct. The father of our subject was Matthias Crura, a native of Virginia, and was born July 10, 1774. He lived in the old dominion State until matun; in years, and then emigrated to Kentucky. While in this State, he taught school, and there married Miss Margaret Spangler, a native of Louisville; born Nov. 18,1779. Her father, Daniel, was an early comer to that portion of the State, and was killed by the Indians, while attending to stock on his larin. Matthias Crura came from Kentucky to Morgan County, in 1833, and brought with him his wife and family of six children. He located in Morgan County, and there resided until his death, March 8, 1841, being then sixty-seven years of age. His wife survived him, and died April 34, 1853. His father also, Matthias Crum, was a native born German, a stone mason by trade. He crossed the ocean three times in his life; was a thorough workman, as many of the old stone chimneys erected by him in the old Dominion State, for the F. F. V's, are still standing, as a monument to his skill. James Crura, our subject, and his oldest brother. Christian, made their first visits to Cass County in the year 1830; another brother, David, also came with them, but he pushed on to Missouri, and there died. James and Christian located 330 acres of land in Section thirty-five, township seventeen, range eleven. This they owned and improved in common. Upon this tract they built a small log cabin, and occupied it until they were both married, and their interests became divided. James married .Ian. 31, 1833, to Miss Christiana Ream, daughter of John Roam, a native of Pennsylvania, and came to Ohio, thence to Illinois in 1830. He lived with his brother until he had completed his first log cabin in 1834, which he first occupied the winter of 1834-35. Mr. Crum was born Sept. 33, 1806. He commenced farming in an humble way on eighty acres of land. To this he steadily added, until he had at one time several hundred acres. Of this he has sold but little, but has settled it upon his sons and daughters, and now owns about 800 acres, which comprises the homestead. Mrs. Crum died May 1, 1878. Their children, born in the following order, are: David M. (deceased), T. Jefferson, James F., Sarah M., now Mrs. John F. Wilson, of Menard County, Mary E., or Mrs. William H. Thompson, of Jacksonville, Amanda C, now Mrs. W. H. Thompson, of Arenzville Precinct, John M., Marcellus, George W., Marcus L., Charles P., and Oscar (deceased). Mr. Crum cast his first vote for General Jackson, at Charlestown, Ind. He has always evinced a lively interest in the cause of education, and is awake to the public interests of his county and State.

Thomas Jeffkeson, his oldest living son, was born July 9, 1835. He received such schooling as the early advantages of those times afforded, and grew up to assist his father at a most propitious time, when there was much to be done. He was reared to be a successful farmer. In 1853 he started in life for himself, with a worthy gift from his father of 350 acres of Cass County land. March 11, 1855, he married Miss Sarah A., daughter of William and Lucinda (Turner) Henderson. Mr. Henderson is a native of Indiana, and Mrs. Henderson of Kentucky. They came to Morgan County in 1830. Mrs. Crum, born May 7, 1840, and she has eight children living, as follows: Charles E.. Marah T., Marion O., Willey S., OUie E., May L., Henry O., Eben R. Two died in infancy without names.

Makcellus also received 250 acres from the old homestead, upon which he located. He was born Jan. 9, 1844, and is the sixth living child of his father. He attended the Wesleyan University at Bloomington; afterward took a commercial course in Chicago. Married, Oct. 19, ISiO, to Mary E. Graff, daughter of Washington Graff, of Morgan County. They have four children: Alma C, Jessie F., Elton M., Reuel G.

Dr. George W. Crum, the seventh living child, was born on the homestead, Oct. 1, 1848. He attended school at the State Normal University, two and a half years, at Bloomington, in 1868, 1869, and a part of 1879. Ho then entered Adrian College, at Adrian, Mich., and in 1873 received the degree of A. M. He then returned to the Wesleyan College, and graduated as an A. B. In the meantime he spent two years in the study of medicine, at the St. Louis Medical College, and graduated in 1874, receiving his degree as M. D. The course of study he pursued may seem rather irregular, but it was taken as his choice, to avoid the discipline under one set of minds. Dr. Crura practiced medicine about four years, but is gradually abandoning practice, and has embraced farming, on account of failing health. He entered farming in 1869, when he purchased one hundred and sixty acres of land adjoiningthe homestead. Aug. 21, 1878, he married Mary E. Malone, daughter of David Malone, of EvaiisviUe, Ind. Mrs. Crum is a o-raduate of the Jacksonville Athasneum, and was born April 10, 1856. They have two children: Cora A. and Olga I.

Marcus L. Crum was born Jan. 16, 1851, on the homestead. He received his education at the State Normal University, at Normal, 111., and at the Wesleyan University, Bloomington, where he graduated in the class of 1874. He first took the degree of B. S., and since an honorarv degree of M. S. has been conferred upon him. He, with the others, received 250 acres from the homestead property, as a present, and to that has been added, until he now owns about 560 acres, 160 acres having been presented to him by John Stubblefield, whose daughter. Miss Mary F., he married March 30, 1875. They have three chiliben: Edith W., Arthur E., and Oral C. A full page portrait of our subject appears elsewhere in this volume (see index).

CtEORGE a. CRUM, farmer; P.O., Arenzville; is a native of Arenzville Precinct, tliis county; born Oct. 39, 1855; son of Christian and Mary (Robertson) Crum, natives of Clarke County, Ind. Christian Crum, our subject's father, was a farmer by occupation; was born May 11, 1803, and died Dec. 30, 1881; his wife, born May 17, 1813, died March 9, 1883; they were the parents of eleven children, three deceased, our subject being the youngest child. His early education was received in the Union School House, Arenzville; at seventeen years of age he went to the Wesleyan College, Bloomington, 111., where he studied for three years. He then devoted his attention to farming, and also engaged in the livery business. He was married in Beardstown, this county, July 5, 1881, to Lucy G. Morris; born in this county, Jan. 13, 1863; daughter of John C. and Nancy Morris. Mr. Crum is a Democrat, and a member of the I. O. O. F.

RICHARD J. CIRE, merchant, Arenzville; was born in Arenzville, July 20, 1853; son of John L. and Catherina (Hamm) Cire, natives of Prussia, and parents of nine children. He received his education in Arenzville, afterward taking a business course in the Jacksonville Business College, of which institution he is a graduate. He then clerked in his father's store in Arenzville for some time, and afterward devoted his attention to farming. For the past two years he has carried on a general merchandising business in Arenzville, and has been postmaster therei and still holds that office. He is at present, and has been for some time. Town Treasurer, and also Township Treasurer. In Arenzville, Feb. 35, 1877, he married Mary E. Briugman, who was born in Concord, Morgan Co., III., Aug. 3, 1856; daughter of William F. and Elizabeth J. Bridgraan. They have one child, Edna G., born Feb. 34, 1878. He is a Republican, and a member of Lodge No. 481, I. O. O. F., in Arenzville.

HERMAN ENGELBACH, deceased; was born in Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany, D !C. 33, 1839; only child of George and Matilda (Meyer) Engelbach, natives of Germany. Dr. George Engelbach, subject's father, was born Oct. 16, 18l)4, and died Jan. IG, 1845; his wife, born Dec. 19, 1807, died Nov. 16, 1831. The subject of this sketch received his education in Jacksonville, 111., graduating from the Illinois College, in that place, in 1849. He then engaged as book-keeper in a wholesale hardware house in St. Louis, Mo. In 1853 he returned to Arenzville, and engaged in milling and mercantile business until his death, which occurred Dec. 16, 1880. He was married in this county, July 16, 1859, to Elizabeth Goebel, a native of Germany, who was born March 21, 1835. By this union they were blessed with seven children: George, Christina, Henry, Herman, Frederick, William and Marie; the latter born June 8, 1873, died April 31, 1873. Mrs. Engelbach is a daughter of John and Christina Goebel; he, born in 1811; she, in 1808. Mr. Engelbach was a member of the German Lutheran Church, and in politics a Republican. (A more extended sketch of our subject and his father. Dr. George Engelbach, will be found in the historical portion of this work, devoted to Arenzville Precinct.)

born July 24, 1835, and son of John and Louisa (Wolf) French. John French was born in Germany in 1810; was by trade a locksmith, and died in 1846; his wife died in 1879; they were the parents of six children. Christian received his education in his native country, where he attended school for seven years, and in 1858, came to this country. He learned the blacksmith's trade, in Cleveland, Ohio, and has since worked at that occupation. In Beardstown, in 18G1, he married Sarah E. Norton, a native of Wheeling, W. Va., who has borne him ten children: Mamie, OUie, Edward, Ida, Harry, Walter, Leroy G., and three others, who died in infancy. Mr. French is connected with the Lutheran Church; is a member of Lodge No. 346, A. F. and A. M., at Concord, 111., and of Beardstown Chapter; is also a member of Lodge No. 528, I. O. O. F., and Lodge No. 38, A. O. U. W., in Arenzville. He is a Republican.

WILLIAM J. GREEN, farmer, P. O., Arenzville; was born near the county line, between Cass and Morgan Counties, 111., Jan. 8, 1844; son of William and Sarah C. (Long) Green; he, born in 1813, a farmer by occupation, still living in Morgan County, 111.; she, died in 1855; parents of nine children. William J. received his education chiefly in Morgan county, where he began farming, but, since 1861, he has been a farmer in this county. During the late war, he served three years in the 101st Illinois Volunteers, under Col. Fox, of Jacksonville, III. In this county, Feb. 27, 1868, he married Theresa K. Cire; born in Arenzville, March 21, 1842, and from this union six children have been born: Richard J., Alice C, Lillian A., Amelia, Florence, and Charles. (For Mrs. Green's parents see sketch of her brother, Richard J. Cire, which appears elsewhere in this work.) Mr. Green is a supporter of the Democratic party.

Germany, Feb. 23, 1827; son of Jacob and Louisa (Beyer) Heiuz. Jacob Heinz, a native of Germany, followed the cooper's trade, and was traveling agent for a wholesale wine house in Frankfort, Germany; he also ran an oil and grist mill, and at one time owned an iron mine; he came here in 1839; his wife died in 1831; they had four children. Edward attended the Giessen University, in Germany, for about four years, and began life as a cooper in this town, afterward workinsr on a farm for Dr. Georjje Engolbach, theu for Mr. Skinner, and then for Mr. Thouipson. He served during the Mexican war as bugler, in Capt. Mear's Cavalry, 1st 111. Reg., under command of Col. John J. Hardin. During the late war he served in the 14th 111. Reg., under Col. John M. Palmer. He also served five years (from 1849 to 1854) in the regular army. Mr. Heinz has been twice married; first, Aug. 1, 1852, to Caroline Walt, who died, leaving four children: Amelia, Louisa, Albert and Charles. His present wife, Mary Doolin, whom he married in May, 1877, has borne him three children: Dolores, Leopold and Maggie. Mr. Heinz is a Democrat, and a member of Liberty Lodge No. 28, A. O. U. W., in Arenzville; his wives were both Catholics; he is a member of the German Lutheran Church.

JOHN F. HACKATAN, farmer; P. O., Arenzville; is a native of Hanover, Germany; born July 10, 1817; son of Aberhardt and Mary E. (Struve) JIackman; also natives of Hanover, Germany; he, a farmer, born in 1778, died in August, 1835; she, born in 1792, died in 18lil; they had a family of five children. John F. attended school eight years in Germany, and came to this county (then Morgan County) July 21, 1835, where he has since been engaged in farming. In this precinct, June 24, 1841, he married Wilhelmina A. Myers; born in Hanover, German.v, in August, 1823; daughter of Gerhardt

H. and Elizabeth Myers, and from this union eleven children Lave been born: Eliza (deceased), Maria (deceased), John (deceased), Wilhelmina, Herman W., Sophia, Matilda, Edward, Sarah, Emma (deceased), and Henry. Ml'. Hackiiuiii is a Re|Hil}lican, and a n)einl)er of the M. E. Church.

WILLIAM HACKMAN, farmer; P. O., Arenzville; is a native of Hanover, Germany; born Sept. 13, 1820. He attended school for seven years and a half in his native country, and also for some time here. He came to this county in June, 1^35, and has since resided here, engaged in farming. In this county, May 22, 1845, he married Elizabeth Meyer, a native of Germany; born March 22, 182G. They have had the following children: Louis C, Louisa, Lucinda, Matilda (deceased), and Edwin (deceased). Mr. Hackman is a member of the M. E. Church, and is a Democrat.

THOMAS JACKSON, farmer; P. O., Arenzville; was born in this county, July 10, 184:0; son of James and Polly (Carter) Jackson; natives of Kentucky. James Jackson, who was a farmer by occupation, was born in 1810; his first wife, subject's mother, who died in 1853, bore him six children; his second wife bore him two children; he died in this county, in 1857. Mr. Jackson received his education in this county, also attended school in BluiF City, Scott Co., 111., for some time, and began life as a farmer, which occupation he has since followed in this county, with the e.xception of five years, during which he farmed in Morgan and Scott Counties, 111. During the late war he served for two years and ten months in Co. I, llnth 111. Vols., under Col. J. H. Moore, of Decatur, 111., participating in the battle of Chickamauga, and the last battle at Nashville. In this county, Jan. 10, 18G7, he married Louisa Yeck; born in Meredosia, Morgan Co., 111., May 22, 1845; daughter of John B. and

Catharine Yeck. From this union six children have been born: William E., Arthur M., Kittie A., Thomas H., Lulu G., and James G. Mr. Jackson is connected with the Christian Church, and is a Republican.

TIIH:0D0RE LAUNER, farmer and stock dealer; P. O., Arenzville; was born in Beardstown, this county, May 2, 1842; son of Frederick and Lydia (Marty) Launer, natives of Switzerland. Frederick Launer, who was a clergyman of the Lutheran Church, and the first preacher in this county, was born in Vi'JG and died in the fall of 1870; his wife, who was born in 1830, died Jan. 4, 1876; they had seven children. Theodore received his education in this county, where he began farming on the homestead place. He afterward learned the carpenter's trade, at which he worked for some time, but has since devoted his attention to farmingr and dealins: in Stock. He was married in this county to Louisa, daughter of August and Christiana Krohe, natives of Sa.xony. From this union seven children have been born: Louis (deceased), Edward (deceased), John (deceased), Oscar, Christiana, Amelia and Lena. Mr. Launer is a member of the Lutheran Church, and in politics is a Democrat.

W. L. McCARTY, druggist, Arenzville; was born in Ohio, March 5, 1848; son of G. A. and Lydia (Knopp) McCarty; natives of Ohio. G. A. McCarty, who is still living, a farmer by occupation, was born in 1818; his wife, also living, was born in 1821; they are the parents of thirteen children. Our subject attended the schools of this precinct, and afterward went to school for some time in Jacksonville, 111., receiving a good education; he then engaged as clerk for Albert Felkner, of Arenzville, with whom he remained five years, then entered into partnership, in the general merchandising business, with G. Phili|i|)i, and after carr^nng on business together to:- two years, Mr. McCarty sold out to his part- ner. He afterward clerked for some time in Meredosia, Morgan Co., 111., and in 1880, began the drug business in Areuzville, where he has since remained, doing a good trade. In Areuzville, Sept. IG, ISi'o, he married Mary L. Arenz, a native of Germany; they have had three children: Lydia L., Walter and Lawrence. Mr. McCarty, is a member of Lodge No. 481, I. O. O. F., in Arenzville; in politics he is a Democrat.

POMPEIUS PHILIPPI, farmer, P. O., Beardstown; was born in Hamburg, Germany, Oct. 29, 1806; son of John A. and Louisa Philippi, also natives of Hamburg, Germany; he, a watchmaker and engineer, born in 1774, and died in March, 1831; she, born in 1780, died here in 1845; they had seven children. Pompeius received a good education, having attended school in his native country eleven years, and began life as a civil engineer, in his native city. He came here in the year 1834, and has since devoted his attention to farming. He was married near Hamburg, Germany, April 6, 1834, to Carlena L. Richelniann, who was born near that city, July 15, 1811; daughter of John C. and Louisa A. Richelmann, and from this union ten children have been born: Louisa, Anna, Bertha (deceased), Victor J., Amelia (deceased), Herman J., Charles A. (deceased). Bertha, Amelia, and Paul Pompeius. Mr. Philippi is a supporter of the Republican party.

EDWARD PFEIL, livery, Arenzville was born in Morgan County 111., near Arenzville Nov. 23, 1859, and is a son of John C, and Amanda (Hamaker) Pfeil, both of whom are still living. John C. Pfeil is a native of Germany, and learned the tailor's trade, but, after coming to America, followed peddling for some time, then engaged in farming, which he has pursued for many years; his wife is a native of this county; they are the parents of nine children. Edward received his education in Morgan County, III., and engaged in farming there. In company with William S. Houston he carries on a livery stable, doing a good trade. Mr. Pfeil is a member of Concord Lodge, I. O. O. F., in Concord, Morgan County, 111.; he is a Democrat.

JOHN RAHN, County Assessor and Treasurer, Arenzville; was born in Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany, about fourteen miles from Frankfort-on-the-Main, April 19, 1839, and is a son of John and Ann M. Rahn, who were parents of four children. His father, John Rahn, a native of Germany, and a farmer by occupation, still living; emigrated to America, and Oct. 12, 1854, located in Arenzville Precinct, on Sec. 32, town 17, range 11. Our subject received a good education, having attended school in Germany eight years, and, after coming here in October, 1854, attended the Arenzville schools, and also in Morgan County for some time. He began life as a farmer in this county, where he has since followed that occupation. During the late war he served two years in Company I, 115th Illinois Volunteers, under Col. Jesse Moore, of Decatur, 111., and was discharged on account of disability. In Morgan County, 111., Nov. 5, 1863, he married Susan Coffin, a native of that county; born Nov. 7, 1843; daughter of Charles and Olive Coffin. From this union six children have been born: Charles J., James M., George H., Lizzie, Hattie and Olive. Mr. Rahn is present County Assessor and Treasurer of this county, being elected to each office for a two years' terra; has been for twelve years a member of the School Board, and was recently elected for another term of three years. He is a member of the Lutheran Church; is Recorder and Lodge Representative of Lodge No. 28, A. O. U. W., in Arenzville; he is a Democrat.

July 13, 1850. (For parents, see sk<'tcli of his brother, John Rahn, which appears elsewhere in tills work.) Mr. Rahn attondcd school in this county, and also in Morgan County, 111., for some time, and besjan the business of life as a farmer; afterward learned the blacksmith's trade in Arenzviile, where he followed that trade for several years. He then learned the painter's trade at Galesburg, 111., and since 1869 has followed that trade, at intervals. He is at present engaged in dealing in grain; he is a School Director, having been elected for a term of three years; he is a Democrat. In Arenzviile, July 18, 1871, he married Lillian M. Wallich; born in Knoxville, Knox Co., 111., March 2"2, 1851; daughter of Matthias and Elizabeth Wallich. By this union they have been blessed with five children: Frederick E., Wineford E., Ruel R., Elra A. and Ora E. Mr. Rahn is a member of Lodge No. 28, A. O. U. W., in Arenzviile; his wife is a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

THOMAS RICHARDS, farmer; P. O. Arenzviile; is a native of Arenzviile Precinct; born May 20, 1837; son of James H. and Delilah (Larence) Richards. . James H. Richards, a farmer, was born in Botetourt County, Va., April 15, 1800, and died June 2!l, 1866; his wife was born in North Carolina, May 2, 1802, died Sept. 2, 18G0; they had eleven children, of whom four are deceased, Thomas being the eighth child of the family. He received an ordinary education in this precinct, and has always been a farmer. In Morgan County, 111., March 2, ISG-t, he married Martha A. Dinwiddle, a native of that county; born Nov. 7, 184:4; daughter of Thomas and Vizilla Dinwiddle, natives of Kentucky; from this union have been born five children: Amie R., William T. U., Andrew F., James D. (deoeased) and Clara B. Mr. Richards is a member of the A. O. U. W.; he is a Democrat.

ANDREW J. RICHARDS, farmor; P. O. Arenzviile; was born in Arenzviile Precinct, this county', April 20, 1835; son of James H. and Delilah (Larence) Richards. James H. Richards, who was a farmer' by occupation, was born in the State of Virginia, April 15, 1800, and died June 29, 1860; his wife, who was a native of North Carolina, born May 2, 1802, died Sept. 2, 1800. Andrew J. is the seventh child of their family of eleven children, four of whom are deceased. He received his education in the schools of his native precinct, and began life as a farmer which occupation he has since followed. Mr. Richards is a Democrat; has been School Director; is a member of Arenzviile Lodge, No. 481, I. O. O. F.; is also a member of the A. O. U. W.

CHARLES ROBERTSON, deceased; was born in New York State, June 26, 1810; son of Alexander and Elizabeth (McDonald) Robertson; natives of Scotland. His father, who was a farmer by occupation, was born about the year 1780, and died in Morgan Countv, 111., in 1855. Mr. Robertson received but a limited education, and began life as a farmer, in Morgan County, 111.; came to this county May 2, 1821, and died March 8, 1877. He married Bathsheba Drinkwater, who bore him ten children: Sarah E., Alexander, John T., Franklin C, Martha E., Cyrus D., Jacob N., Mary J., Charles and Daniel. Mr. Robertson was a member of the Old School Presbyterian Church, and was a supporter of the Republican party. His son, Alexander Robertson, was born in this county, Jan. 15, 1838; received his education in the Union School house in this county, where he has since been engaged in farming. During the late war he served three years in Company K, One Hundred and First Illinois Regiment, under Colonels Fox and La Sage. He is a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church and, in politics a Republican.

HENRY SCHAEFER, shoemaker; Arenzville; was born in Germany, Sept. 1, 1833, and is a son of Conrad and Christina (Eiler) Schaefer, also natives of Germany. Conrad Schaefer, a shoemaker and farmer, was born in 1807, and died in 1839, in Germany, where also his wife, who was born in 1810, died in 1SC5; they had two children. Our subject attended school in Germany for eight years; came to this country in 1850, and learned the shoemaker's trade in Maryland. In 1856 he came to Arenzville, where he has since pursued his trade. During the late war he was a member of Company G, Eighteenth Illinois Volunteers, under Colonel Webber. In Maryland, Feb. 23, 1854, he married Dora Reuschlein, a native of Germany; born April 2, 1837; daughter of Andrew and Margaret Reuschlein. By this union they have been blessed with twelve children: Frederick, born in Maryland, April 6, 1855; J. Henry, born June 8, 1857; George, Jan. 3, 1859; Anna, Jan. 17, 1861; William, May 5, 1863; Elizabeth, June 8, 1867, died in Arenzville Oct. 10, 1877; an infant (deceased); Mary, born Dec. 31, 1869; Edward, Feb. 22,1871; Lula^ June 8, 1873; Maggie, Sept. 23, 1875, and' Charles Oct. 11, 1877. Mr. Schaefer is a member of the Lutheran Church, and is a Democrat.

DR. J. M. SWOPE, Arenzville; was born in Scott County, Iiid., Dec. 13, 1854, and is a son of A. F. and Caroline T. (Sullivan) Swope; both are still living. A. F. Swope, a farmer by occupation, was born in Kentucky; his wife is a native of Indiana; they are the parents of seven children. The doctor received his primary education in Adams County, 111., and, having chosen the medical profession, entered the Medical University of Louisville, Ky., of which institution he is a graduate. He began the practice of his profession in Scott County, 111., and in the spring of 1880, moved to Arenzville, where he has since been engaged in the duties of his profession, meeting with good success, and having a large and steadily increasing practice. In Arenzville, Dec. 7, 1880, he married Mollie J. Yeck, who was born in Arenzville, Dec. 5, 1862. They have one child, Nina Grace. (For Mrs. Swope's parents, see sketch of her brother, Edward Yeck, which appears elsewhere in this work.) Dr. Swope is a member of Clayton Lodge, No. 147., A. F. and A. M., and of Arenzville Lodge, No. 481, 1. O. O.F.; he is a Democrat.

ALFRED M. THOMPSON, farmer; P. O. Virginia; is a native of Arenzville Precinct, this county; was born Feb. 27, 1850; son of Oswell and Elizabeth (Henderson) Thompson; natives of Ohio; he, a farmer by occupation, died Sept. 28, 1864; she, living in Virginia, this county. Alfred M., who is the seventh child of a family of eight children, received his primary education in the Union School, in this precinct, finishing at the Normal School, McLean County, 111. He has since followed the occupation of a farmer. He married in Virginia, this county, Sept. 10, 1872, Miranda L. Payne, a native of Cass County, Mo.; born July 25, 1854; daughter of William B. and Hannah E. Payne; her father was born in Kentucky, Aug. 24, 1824. Mr. and Mrs. Thompson are the parents of four children: Nellie (deceased), William H., David U. and Edith P. Mr. Thompson is a Democrat; he is a member of the M. E. Church; has held the office of School Director.

FERDINAND WINHOLD, farmer; P. O., Beardstown; was born in Pennsylvania, Nov. 26, 1839, and is a son of William and Barbara (Weber) Winhold; natives of Hessen, Germany. William Winhold, a farmer by occupation, still living; was born Feb. 1, 1809; came to this country in 1835, landing at Baltimore, Md., Aug, 28, that year, and in i841 came to this county; his wife, also living, was born in 1805; they are the parents of seven cliildreii - two boj-s and five girls. Mr. Winhold received his education in this county where he has always followed farming. In this county in 1866, he married Bertha Philippi; born here Oct. 17, 184G; daughter of Porapeius Philippi, whose sketch appears elsewhere in this work. From this union nine children have been born: Rudolph F., Julius W., William P., Lena, Charles H., Eugene S., Paul, Bodo H., and Hugo B. Mr. Winhold has been School Director five years, and Road Supervisor one term, and at present holds the latter ofiBce; he is a Republican, and a member of the Union League.

EDWARD YECK, druggist, Arenzville; is a native of Arenzville, born Oct. 29, 1859, and son of Charles E. and Nancy J. (Beard) Yeek. Charles E. Y eck, who was a merchant, was born in Pennsj'lvania, and died Aug. 7, 1880; his wife, who is a native of Virginia, is still living; they had five children. The subject of this sketch received his education principally at Quincy, and also attended school for some time at Beardstown, this county. He began the business of life as a druggist and hardware merchant in Arenzville, where he has since carried on business, doing a good trade. He is a Democrat.

Indian Creek Precinct

P. H. CORCORAN, farmer; P.O. Meredosia, Morgan County ; was born in County Kilkenny, Ireland, in 1834; came to the United States at the age of fifteen years, and landed in Chicago about Dec. 1, 1849, where he worked three months for a railroad company, receiving fifteen cents per hour. From Chicago he came to Meredosia, Morgan County, where he worked for Thompson Bros., pork packers, three months; then hired to a farmer named John Dampey ; worked for hira three years, and lost $360 of his wages by the failure of his employer. He went North in the fall of 1853, worked six months in the pineries of Wisconsin and Michigan; returned to Morgan County in 1854, and hired by the month at farm work for the next three years. In April, 1857, he married Miss Laurinah Graham, daughter of L. D. Graham, his employer ; from this marriage seven children were born, three of whom are living, viz.: Martha E., married to Robert McAllister, of this county; Mary L. and George E. at home. He owns 350 acres in town seventeen, in this county, all with exception of twenty acres under good cultivation. He is a Democrat, and cast his first vote for James Buchanan. Thomas Corcoran, our subject's father, was born, and is still living in, County Kilkenny, Ireland, in advanced age; his wife died at the old home, in Ireland, in 1877. Mrs. Corcoran was born in Ross County, O., Aug. 15,1828; her father, L. D. Graham, is a native of Ohio, and came to Morgan County, 111., at an early day.

ISAAC DRINKWATER, deceased ; was born Feb. 17, 1817, in Indiana, and when quite young, came to Cass County, 111. In December, 1847, he was married to Miss Sarah Hardy, of North Carolina, born in Bertie County, in December, 1823, and came to Cass County when ten years of age. This union resulted in four children, two of whom are living; they are Henry, born July 14, 1860, and .loseph, born July, 27, 185G; both are unmarried, and live with their mother. Mr. L.inkwater died March 13, 1873, and Mrs. Drinkwater now owns the farm, consisting of 380 acres, valued at 15,500, where she has lived since 1847, she being the oldest settler of the precinct, with the exception of Mr. A. S. Wagner. Mrs. Drinkwater is a member of the Union Baptist Church.

J. F. HOLTMANN, farmer; P. O. Meredosia, Morgan County. The subject of this sketch was born in Hanover, Germany, Nov. 14, 1841. At the age of twenty, he began learning the carpenter's trade, working at it three years. In the spring of 1864 he was married to Miss Johanna Steinsbimkt, of Hanover, Germany; born in 1844, died in this county in 1866. Our subject emigrated to the United States in company with his father's family in 1866; landed at New York city; thence by rail to Naples, 111.; thence to Indian Creek Precinct, this county, and in 1870 bought the farm on which they are now living, consisting of 197 acres, of which 135 are under cultivation. In the fall of 1881, our subject married Miss Henrietta E. Sollman, who was born in Hanover, Germany, in 1863, and came to the United States with her parents in the fall of 1881. Mr. Holtmann is the second of a family of six children, all of whom, except the oldest, reside in Illinois. He has one child, by his first marriage, viz.; Julia H., born in Germany, in August, 1866. John Henry Holtmann, our subject's father, is a native of Hanover; born in 1815. At the age of twenty he entered the regular army, and served twenty years. His wife, also a native of Hanover, was born in 1813. Both are living with our subject. Our subject and his father are both Republicans.

G. H. .lOST, farmer; P. O., Meredosia, Morgan Co.; was born in Hanover, Germany, in February, 1817. When eighteen years old he enlisted as a soldier in the Infantry of the national army, and served five years, receiving his discharge in IS-tO. In 1845 he sold his farm and emigrated to the United States, coming by way of New Orleans to Beardstown in November, 1845. He settled on a farm of 120 acres, on Indian Creek, where he lived eleven years ; then sold out, and bought a half section of land, where he now lives. He married a daughter of Henry Deackmeyer, of Hanover, Germany ; she was born in 1823, and died in this county in 1877, having borne him ten children, six of whom are living, and five married. The following are the names of those living in order of birth: A. H., born in Germany, 1842; Louisa, born in this county in 1846; John, born 1849; Caroline, born 1853; Annie, born 1856; Harmon, born 1866. The average annual yield of Mr. Jost's farm in corn is 3,000 bushels; wheat 1,500 bushels; the farm is valued at $12,000. He is a Republican and has filled several offices of trust in his precinct.

G. H. KREMS, farmer; P. O., Meredosia, Morgan County; was born in the kingdom of Hanover, Germany, Dec. 18, 1820. At the age of fifteen he came to the United States with his parents, landing at Beardstown, this county, on Jan. 18, 1845. In the spring of 1847 his father purchased a farm in Indian Creek Precinct. Our subject, when twentysix years of age, was married to Miss Mary Schroeder, daughter of Fred. Schroeder, of Germany; she was born in Hanover, Germany, in 1834, and came to the United States with the family of Mr. Kreras. From this union five children were born, two of whom are living, viz: Frederick, born in 1857, and Mary, in 1859. His first wife having died in 1861, in the spring of 1863 Mr. Krems again married, this time to Mrs. Catharine Bloom, widow of Hunry Bloom. She was a native of Prussia; born in 1822, and died at the present residence of Mr. Krems in February, 1874. From this union there were born three children, of whom two are living, viz: Lizzie, born April 6, 1864, and Hcrmon H., born Aug. 35, 1867. Mr. Krems owns 489 acres of land, 300 of which are under cultivation, and engages in farming and stock-raising; his estate is valued at $15,000. He is a Republican, and a member of the Lutheran Church.

J. KNIPPENBERG, farmer; P. O. Meredosia, Morgan Co.; was born in 1837, in the Kingdom of Hanover, Germany, where he received a common school education. He came to the United States in the fall of 1860; landed at New York city, thence by rail to Beardstown, this county. He worked on a farm by the month for ten years. In 1870, he was married to Mrs. Mary Schroeder, widow of Henry Schroeder; she was born in Germany, in 1837; came to this country in 1846; from this union three children have been born, viz.: John H., born in September, 1869; John Ernst, born April 7, 1871; Harmon, born in 1874, died in September, 1876. By her first marriage Mrs. Knippenberg has three children: Annie M., married; W. H., and Emma. Mr. Knippenberg owns ninety acres of land valued at $30 per acre. He is a Republican, and has served three terms as School Director of his district. A. J. Knippenberg, father of our subject, was a native of Hanover, Germany, where he spent his life, and died at a very advanced age.

CHARLES MAYES, farmer; P. O. Arenzville; was born in England, Nov. 5, 1836, and on attaining his majority, embarked for the United States in the fall of 1857, and after a three months' voyage, landed in New Orleans, La. Thence he went to Meredosia, Morgan County, 111., and remained in that county seven years, engaged in farming on a rented farm. In 1867 he purchased a tract of land in Indian Creek Precinct, this county, where he has since pursued farming. The farm consists of eighty acres of prairie and ten of timber land, and is valued at forty dollars per acre. He married March 9, 1859, Mary, daughter of William Sims, of Rutland, England, where she was born Nov. 23, 1838. By this union they have been blessed with seven children: Charles, born Sept. 2, 1859, died in infancy; Anna E., July 26,1861; Eliza Jane, July 17, 1864; Richard William, Sept. 4, 1865, died Sept. 10, 1860; Charles William, Oct. 17, 1867, died March 27, 1869; George M., Dec. 16, 1869, and James F., June 25, 1877. In August, 1861, Mr. Mayes enlisted in Company I, One Hundred and Fifteenth Illinois Volunteers, and served until April, 1862, when he was discharged on account of injuries received at Louisville, Ky. Mr. and Mrs. Mayes are members of McKendree M. E. Church, which is situated one and a half miles southwest of their residence; he is a Democrat.

MRS. ELIZABETH STURMAR, farmer; P. O. Meredosia, Morgan Co.; widow of Kasper Sturmar, who was born in Germany in 1827. He served as a soldier in the German army, and in 1851 came to the United States; remained in Beardstown, this county, some time, and worked by the month on the farm of Mr. Skinner for three j'ears. He married in 1856, Miss Elizabeth Kahlman (the subject of this sketch), who was born in Hanover, Germany, in March, 1824; was educated in her native land, and emigrated to the United States in 1855. They had no children of their own, but they raised and educated two adopted children, viz.: Henry Schleter, born in Beardstown, this county, in April, 1870; and Samuel Kahlman, born in August, 1873, in Indian Creek Precinct, this county. Since the death of her husband, who died in March, 1871, Mrs. Sturmar has managed the farm, which consists of 200 acres, about half of which is under cultivation, the remainder being timber land. Mrs. Sturmar is a member of the Lutheran church.

A. S. WAGNER, farmer; P. O. Meredosia, Morgan Co.; was born in Greene County, 111., March 22, 1825. His father moved from Greene County, and settled on the farm now owned by our subject, in Indian Creek Precinct; he was a native of Pennsylvania, born in 1802; served as a soldier in the Black Hawk War, and afterward assisted in the survey of this county, acting as cook for the company, when it required great courage to guard their encampment against the prowling Indians. Our subject remained with his father till the time of his death, which occurred in 1862. In December, 1862, he was married to Miss Mary J. Houston, daughter of Nicholas Houston, of Arenzville Precinct; she was born in this county, March 10, 1831 ; they have had no children of their own, but have assisted in the rearing: and educating of six children who were in need of homes. At the death of his father, Mr. Wagner bought the interest of William S. Wagner, joint heir to the homestead farm, and now controls the whole, consisting of 160 acres, 120 of which is under cultivation. Mr. Wagner is a Democrat. He had two brothers in the late war, one of whom died in the army; the other died in this county in 1868. Mrs. Wagner's father came to this county previous to the settlement of Beardstown, and lived here until his death, which occurred in 1872; he raised a family of thirteen children, six of whom are still living.

Princeton Precinct

ALBERT J. COONS, station agent, Little Indian, born in Morgan County, 111., Feb. 14, 1852. Received a common school education principally- in Sangamon County. At the age of twenty-two years left home and commenced railroading at Berlin, 111. Oct. 2, 1S76, he took charge of the station at Little Indian, since which time he ha.s been in the employ of the Wabash R. R. He was married in Cass County Oct. 14, 1880, to Miss Laura, daughter of John and Nancy Epler. (See liistory.) She was born Sept. 18, 1858. George M. Coons, the father of Albert, was born at Lexington, Ky., Sept.. 3, 1816. Came to Morgan County in 1S"25; is a farmer by occupation, and still living; his wife, Mary J. Sturges, was born near Arcadia Morgan County, Nov. 11, 1828, and died Sept. 28, 1861. She was the mother of ten children of whom Albert was the fifth child. He is highly esteemed in the community where he resides, and is considered a thorough business man. Politically he is a Republican.

REV. G. GARNER, Methodist Clergyman, Little Indian; was born in Clarke County, Ind., March 11, 1816. When 14 years of age he was removed by his parents to Cass County, 111., near where he now resides. His educational privileges were not of the best, but he eventually fitted himself for the ministry. In 1841 he was licensed to preach, and spent the following four years as a local minister. He became attached to the Illinois Conference of Jacksonville, in 1847; his first charge was at Waterloo, Monroe County, where he remained one year. He preached in different localities until 1877, when he returned to this county, and has since had charge of the Zion M. E. Church. His term of thirty-five years in the Illinois

Conference has been one of continuous labor. At Hebron March 31, 1836, he was married to Miss Mary J. Rebman, who was born in Greene County 111., Nov. 18, 1821. They are the parents of ten children, three of whom are deceased; those living are: Hannah E., wife of Rev. George B. Wolf, of Jacksonville, III.; Charles W., residing in Oregon Township, this county; Isaac C, in Ashland; Mary, wife of J. C. Bagby, of Chicago; Harrie^t E., wife of Ross Her, of Pike County; George, living at home, and Minnie Lee, living in Chicago with her sister, Mrs. Bagby. Mrs. Garner is a daughter of James and Mary (Bowen) Rebman, natives of Kentucky', both of whom died of cholera in 1832. James Garner, the father of our subject, was a native of North Carolina; came to Illinois in about 1830, and was one of the early settlers of Cass County. He was formerly a minister, but after his arrival in Illinois, followed the occupation of farmer until the time of his death, which occurred in 1861. Elizabeth Robertson, his wife, was a native of Kentucky. She died in 1865, aged about sixty-nine years. She was the mother of nine children, of whom six are still living, and of whom Mr. Garner is the oldest now living. He was originally an old line Whig, but he is now a Republican. He was at one time a member of the I. O. O. F., and is now an active member of the order of A. F. & A. M., in which fraternity he has attained the Royal Arch Degree. JOHN M. MONTGOMERY, farmer; P.O., Little Indian, was born in Lexington, Rockbridge County, Va., July 2, 1815; he is the oldest of a family of ten children. His educational privileges were limited to the common schools of Kentucky, where he lived with his parents thirteen years previous to their removal to Illinois, which occurred in 18"29. He still remains upon the homestead farm, which has been his home for fifty-two years; he has never made a specialty on his farm, but grows all the usual farm crops. Religiously he has been connected with the Presbyterian Church for a period of fortyseven years. Politically, he is a Republican, and socially, enjoys the highest esteem of the entire community. His father, Samuel Montgomery, was also a native of Virginia; born Oct. 1, 1791; was a cabinet maker by trade; he died July 25, 1861; Mary Bailey, his wife, was also born in Virginia, March 20, 1T91, and died Feb. 5, 1839.

CHARLES W. PRICE, merchant. Little Indian; was born in Knox County, 111., Oct. 12, 181:5. At the age of twelve years he engaged as a farm hand, which occupation he followed four years, when he began clerking in a drug store. June 30, 1862, he enlisted in Co. E, 71st 111. Vol. Inft., for the one hundred days' service; four months later, he reenlisted in Co. A, 77th 111. Vol. Inft., with Capt. G. G. Stearns, under command of Col. D. P. Grier; was mustered in ^s 2d Lieutenant, Sept. 15, 1864; served until Aug. 10, 1867, when he was mustered out as a captain. He was married at Versailles, 111., April 18, 1872, to Miss Mary Hambaugh, who was born at Versailles, Dec. 27, 1843. They have one boy Frank; born Dec. 29, 1873. Mrs. Price is a niece of Gov. Ford, of Illinois, and a daughter of Stephen D. and Elmina (Stone) Hambaugh. He, born in Nelson County, Ky., Oct. 23, 18U2; came west in 1825, and engaged in farming; was a member of the Legislature in 1812. His death occurred Nov. 3, 1877. His wife, Elmina, was born in Franklin County, Vt., July 2, 1813, and is still living. James Price, the father of Charles, was born in Scott County, Ky., April 2, 1818; came West when twelve years of age, and is now engaged in harness making at Toulon, 111. Lucy C. Ham-| lin, his wife, was born in Addison County, Vt., April 5, 1822, and is still living. She is the mother of six boys, of whom Charles is the second child. He came to Cass County Nov. 1, 1878, since which time he has been engaged in general merchandising at Little Indian ; was appointed Postmaster, soon after, which office he still holds. He is a member of the fraternity of A. F. & A. M., and politically is a Democrat.

WILLIAM STEVENSON, farmer, stockbreeder and dealer; P. O., Little Indian; is a descendant of good old Virginia-Kentucky stock, and a son of James and Mary (Elliott) Stevenson, both natives of Virginia; the former born about the year 1777, and emigrated with his parents to Kentucky in an early day, when that country was, indeed and in truth, the " dark and bloody ground," and the home of numerous tribes of hostile savages. It was then the custom, after rising in the morning, before opening the door, to take a close observation of the surroundings of the cabin, from some convenient loop-hole made for the purpose, in order to discover any prowling Indian that might be lurking around. Upon their emigration to Kentucky, the Stevenson family settled in what is now Scott County, one of the most beautiful spots of the famous blue grass region, where they remained until the removal of James Stevenson to Illinois, in 1829. He settled in that part of Morgan County now included in Cass, where he bought 160 acres of land, and entered enough to make a section. He followed farming, and died in 1851, at the age of 74 years; his wife died in July, 1829, a short time before the familv moved to Illinois, and sleeps in the little graveyard, near the old Kentucky home. They raised a family of nine children - five sons and four daughters. Mr. and Mrs. Stevenson were both members of the Presbyterian Church. William, our subject, was born in

Scott Countj', Ky., Dec. 25, 181,3, and came with his parents to Illinois in 1839. He now lives upon the land entered by his father, and owns a fine farm, highly improved and well cultivated, of about 560 acres, lying on the P. P. & .T. Railroad, a short distance south of Virginia, the county seat of Cass. Mr. Stevenson makes a specialty of rearing fine stock, consisting of Short Horn cattle. Cotswold and Southdown sheep, and Berkshire hogs. His herd of Short Horns are, perhaps, unsurpassed by any herd ever reared in the far famed blue grrass region - a region that is known the world over for its fine stock. But a full and complete sketch of the herd of Mr. Stevenson will be found in the chapter devoted to the agriculture of the count}', in another part of this volume. Mr. Stevenson has never been an aspirant for office, but has given his time principally to the improvement of his farm, and the c ire and breeding of fine stock. He took an active part in getting the railroad, and since its completion has been its agent at the station near his residence. He was married Feb. 11, 1836, to Frances Berry, a daughter of William S. and Rachel (Row) Berry, natives of Virginia; the former born in Stafford County, and the latter in Orange County. They emigrated to Cass County (then Morgan) in 1833; he died at an advanced age, and she died at the ag:e of seventy-two years. Mrs. Stevenson was born June 4, ] 813, in Orange County, Va., before her parents moved to Illinois. She and Mr. Stevenson have had seven children born to them, of whom four are living, viz.: Robert, Cornelia (wife of John Bergen), Joseph and Charles; and deceased, Mary, Thomas, and Rachel Ann, wife of William Martin. Mrs. Stevenson is a member of the Presbyterian Church; Mr. Stevenson is a liberal supporter of the Church, but not a member of any denomination. He was an old Whig in politics, and since the organization of the Republican party, has cast his vote for its standard bearers.

Richmond Precinct

LEVI DICK, farmer; P. O., Chandlerville; born in Kentucky, Feb. 17, 1815, and is a son of Peter and Christiana (Sbutt) Dick. Mr. Peter Dick was born in North Carolina, and emigrated to Sangamon County, 111., with his family, as early as 1829, and in the following year settled in Cass County, upon the dreaded bottoms of the Saiisfamon; for in an early day the bottom lands were considered the most sickly, pestilential, and agueshaking of all the country in this section of the State. The subject of our sketch remained with his parents until he was twentythree years of age; for he was a dutiful and obedient son, and did not desert his home and parents for two years after he arrived at his majority; he then left home to engage in business for himself, for he always cherished an inborn desire to do and to make for himself that which might be called his own, and by a rigid system of economy and untiring industry, he accumulated a handsome property, and has an enviable reputation as a farmer and a man of business integrity. He now has a comfortable home and a finely improved farm of 380 acres. In 1839 he married Miss Emmatere Leeper, who was born in 1815, and died in 1853, leaving three children as the result of their union, viz.: Amos, Robert and Martha. In 1854 he was a second time married, to Ann Morgan, a native of Cass County, and born in 1830; she is the mother of two children, Cordelia and George. Mr. Dick, politically, holds to the principles of the Democratic party. He has never aspired to official promotions, believing it to be more becoming and consistent to attend to the duties of his farm and family, than to enter tht» political rin'X and clamor for olficc.

THEODORE E^RANKENFIELD, farmer; P. O., Chandlerville; was born in Germany Dec. 20, 1830, to Franklin and Hannah (Mullen) Frankenfield. They were both natives of Germany. He died in 1833, aged sixtyseven years. She died in 1871, aged seventynine years. They were the parents of five children, four boys and one girl, Theodore, out subject, being the third child. His early life was spent in receiving a common school education. When quite young was apprenticed to the blacksmith's trade, and followed the same until he was twenty-four years old, when he entered the army and served four years. In 1858 he left home and emigrated to America landing in New York. The first four years ot his life in America was spent in the West, roaming from place to place. In 1862 he came to Cass County, where he was employed as a farm hand, but soon after began farming on his own account; he is now the owner of 300 acres of well improved land. In Cass County, in 1859, he married Miss Susan K., daughter of Joshua Morris (deceased). She was born in Cass County, in 1859. Mr. and Mrs. Frankenfield are the parents of five children: Joshua, Willie, Matilda, Frank and Henry. He and his wife are connected with the Methodist church. Politically, his sympathies are with the Democratic party.

HAMILTON HALL, farmer; P. O. Chandlerville; was born in East Tennessee, Nov. 23, 1823, to Squire and Lair (Lane) Hall. He was born in Wilkes County, N. C. March 6, 1791. He brought his family to Illinois in 182S, and settled in Menard County, and moved to Cass County in 1844. He was a farmer; he died June 11, 1871. He was a soldier in the war of 1813. He was a son of Martin Hall, a native of North Carolina, of French and Irish descent. The greatgrandfather of our subject was transported to America for taking three cherries. The mother of our subject was born in East Tennessee, Dec. 9, 1779, and died Aug. 19, 18G1. She was the mother of eight children, of whom our subject was the fourth child. He was educated from the common schools of Menard County. He remained with his parents until he was twenty-seven years old, assisting his father at farming. At the age of twentyseven he began farming on his own account, on forty acres of land. He is the owner of 107 1-6 acres of good land now; he met with good success. He commenced life poor and made all he has got. In Nov. 3, 1870, in Cass Couiit}^, he married Parthenia E. Kee, who has borne iiim nine children, six living, viz.: George, Caroline, Jeiferson D., Benjamin, Robert Lee, and Samuel. Politically, he is a Greenbacker; formerly a Democrat.

WILLIAM LYNN, deceased, was one of the oldest settlers of Cass County, and one who lived to see it come up from a wilderness state to its present condition of advanced civilization and whose portrait appears in this work, was born Nov. 17, 1800, in the northern part of Pennsylvania. He was the second son of William and Elizabeth (Laird) Lynn. His father was a Pennsylvania German, a miller by trade, also owning a farm. He served his country in the war of 1812 as one of the " minute men," and was present at the celebrated victory of Commodore Perry, on Lake Erie. At the close of the war he removed with his family to Fleming County, Ky., afterward to Nicholas County, where he remained until his death. Wm. Lynn left home at the age of fourteen, and wts apprenticed to a millwright, serving four years and seven months. He followed his trade and milling for about twenty years, working in Kentucky, Ohio, and Illinois. In 1825 he came to Richland, Sangamon County, 111., and built a flour and grist mill, and run it for four years for the Broadwell Bros. In the spring of 1830, memorable as the year of the " deep snow," he came to the Sangamon Bottom, and entered IGO acres of land five miles northeast of the present site of Chandlerville. This was the second piece of land entered in this valley. In 1831 he moved on the land and began improvements. He remained eighteen months, and then returned to Richland, and run the mill four years longer. It was claimed that the first barrel of superfine flour ever sold in the city of Springfield was made by Mr. Lynn in this mill. In 1837 he returned to the farm, and quit the milling business for life. In 1840 he sold his first land, and purchased land further up the valley, where he remained to his death, which occurred Oct. 24,1873. He first introduced the short horned Durham cattle into this part of the country, greatly improving the stock of the community. At his death he was the owner of about 1,000 .acres of land. His marriage occurred on the 12th of June, 1823, to Miss Sarah Huse, in Bro%vn Countj', Ohio. She was the mother of nine children. She was born in Brown County, Ohio, Aug. 18, 1800, and died March 28, 1877. For more that I'orty years these old veterans served as faithful soldiers of the cross in the Methodist Church. A consistent walk, and a faithful training in the fear of God, has not been without its fruit in the lives of their children. Two daughters and one son are members of the Baptist Church, and two sons are Methodists. JOHN A. LINN, farmer; P. O. Chandlerville ; is a native of Sangamon County, 111. He was born June 16, 1828. The early life of .John A. was spent in receivini; such an education as the common schools of Cass

County afforded in his day. He remained with his parents until he was twenty-one years old, and then began work for himself by farming on his own account. In Cass County, on Dec. 19, 1850, he married Miss Eliza Hickey, who bore him the following children: Matilda, Charles, Martha, James, and Frank. His wife was born in Cass County, on Nov. 28, 1834, and died June 25, 18(38. In 1869, he was married to Cynthia E. Williams. Of this union three children are now living, viz.: Ida, (/laude E., and Harry. Mrs. Linn is a member of the Baptist Church. Mr. Linn is the owner of 524 acres of well improved land, and is an honest, upright citizen.

T. T. LYNN, farmer; P.O., Chandlerville ; was burn in Sangamon County, Dec. 15, 1830. He was educated in the common schools of Cass County. His early life was spent at home upon the home farm; when he was twenty-two years old he left home and beo-an farming on his own account. Dec. 10, 1852, in Cass County, he married Miss Letitia Hickey, a native of Menard County; born April 7, 1832. Mr. Lynn and wife are the parents of the following children : John C, Letitia, Sarah A., James W., Timothy T., jr., Mary B., Joseph C, and Francis L., who died S3pt. 18, 1862. Mr. Lynn, politically, holds to the principles of the Republican party. He has never aspired to official promotion, believing it more becoming and more consistent to attend to the duties of his farm and family than to enter the political ring and clamor for office. He commenced life with no capital, but a strong body and a willing mind. He is novv the proprietor of over 800 acres of the best land of Cass County. Of pleasant, affable address, liberal in his views, genial and gentlemanly in his social relations, high-minded and public-spirited, Mr. Lynn wields a large influence in the community in which he lives, and deserves a place high on the roll of the substantial men of Cass County.

WILLIAM P. LYNN was born in Sangamon County, III., Feb. 17, 1835, to William and Sarah Lynn. He remained with his parents until he was twenty-two years old, attending the common schools of Cass County, and assisting in tilling the soil of his father's farm. At the age of twenty-two years, he left home, and commenced farming on his own account, upon a farm he rented of his father, who left him at his death, ninety-three acres of land. He has added to this, until he is now the owner of 160 acres. On Feb. 25, 1858, he married, in Cass County, Nancy Clark, a native of Ross County, Ohio. She died on Feb. 3, 1879, leaving four children, viz.: William, Curtis, Olletha, Robert, and Perry. On April 25, 1882, he married Maria Worthington, a native of Ohio, near Chillicothe. He is an active member of the A. F. & A. M., at Chandlerville. Politically, he is a Republican.

JAMES S. LYNN, farmer; P. O., Mason City; was born in Cass County, Sept 18, 1839. He received his education from the common schools of Cass County. His early life was spent at home, helping his father till the farm. He remained at home until 1862, when he enlisted in Company E. 85th Illinois, under command of Captain Scott; was in battle of Perry ville, Boyle County, Ky.; was shot through left hip. In 1861, in Cass County, he married Anna M. Trumbull, who died in 1802. In August, 1865, he married Mrs. Matilda J. Turner, who has borne him eight children, five living, viz.: Ada J., Addison J., Ella M., Emerson, Leonard. He carried on farming in Cass County until 1871, when he removed to Mason County, where he is still engaged in farming. He is now the owner of about 300 acres of land. Self and wife are members of the Baptist Church; he is also a member of the Order of Knights of Honor, and the Grand Army of the Republic.

Chandlerville; son of Benjamin and Elizabeth (Robe) Sutton; was born Jan. ^2, 1819, in tlie State of New Jersey. When four years old his parents emigrated to Michigan, and settled within five miles of where the city of Ann Arbor now stands. Here the family resided some ten years, and then emigrated to Cass County, 111. They located on Pecan Bottom, about six miles above the present neat and flourishing town of Chandlerville. Here the parents died - Mrs. Sutton about 1837, and her husband about 1839. They were exemplary Christians, and repose in hope of better resurrection. They left behind them a family of six children: Sylvester, Nathan, Nelson, George, Mrs. Sarah A. (Isaac) White, and Mrs. Eliza (Charles) Corey. Mr. Sutton, probably has had as varied an experience as any man of his age resident of the county. Born in the cultivated society of the East, he was taken into a new State when quite young, spent some ten years among the Imiians, where white men were so seldom seen that he was actually afraid of them when he chanced to meet them. Cass County was but sparsely settled when he first came into it. Aug. 4, 1842, Mr. Sutton married Miss Elizabeth Ann, daughter of Richard and Elizabeth (Merrill) ^ttamar, formerly of the State of Maryland. This union has been blessed with the following children: William S., Alonzo, John H., David L., Winfield S., Mrs. Clara (Joshua) Conger, Benjamin R., Charry E. Personally, it is not necessary to say one word of Mr. S. and lady, as they are well known in their part of the county as being among the best of our citizens. They are both members in good standing in the Baptist Church, he being a deacon among this people.