Champaign County, Illinois - The whole text, 1891 (part 6 of 7)

John Springsteen was the first blacksmith, John P. and Samuel Middleeoff the first merchants. Uncle John, as he is called, still resides here, John P. Middlecoft' resides in Paxton and his brother Samuel died in the service of his country - in the war of the rebellion. I believe M. Huffman was the first post master. The town, to-day, has two general stores, three grain buyers, one hardware, two grocery and provision stores, one boot and shoe store, two blacksmith shops, a graded school and two churches - the M. E. and Christian, and it is said tliere are but two stations on the line of the lUin. ois Central from which tliat company transports more grain than they do from Ludlow.

HARWOOD. Jeremiah Delay was the first settler locating on section 30, in 18,52; Jacob Hufi'man settled on section 1 the same year, and Michael Hulfman tlu> ne ct year on section 3. He was the first Justice of the P3ace in Pera township. Mr. Bullock settled on section 33 shortly after, but in what year I am not informed; James Custer settled on section 1 in 18.54; A. N. and Wm. Leneve settled on section 12 in is,5.5, and J. 1). Ludlow on section?; John and VVilUam Crawford, O. P. and Holsomber Soper, settled in the township, shortly after; Dr. J. C. Maxwell, James Marlatt, R. W. and A. Claypool, made improvements in ISofi. The first school taui^ht in the township was taught in a log building, on section 11, where John S. Weber's farm residence now stands, (and had previously served as a pre-emption shanty for several different parties) in tiie year 18(50, by Augustus S. Crawford, from this until the close of the war, the settlement was slow, but in 1S05 the township be. gan to settle rapidly, until to-day, there is not a quarter section of unfilled land in the town. The townsliip is divided into school districts two miles square.

KEKK. Wm. McMillen was the first settler - he settled at Sugar Grove in 1831 ; John Manning settled tliere shortly afterwards, and died soon after; Samuel Kerr settled near Sugar Grove in 18:34; Allen Skinner settled where Lewis Kuder now lives, in 1835, and entered lantl there ; D. S. Holber located on section 21, perhaps in 1836, and John Walker in 1838. The log house built by him is still standing and owned now by Wm. Tomliuson. Solomon Wilson came shortly afterwards, and the same year Samuel Sanford and Robert Brian came, likewise Thomas Short and Wm. Carter. L. Kuder, the oldest settler now living in the township, located there in the fall of ViSS. His brothers, Solomon, Christopher, John and Elias, were early settlers in this township, also Josephus, James and Perry Martin and Levi Wood, and all were largely engaged in growing and feeding stock. Lindsey Corbley was an early settler here, and became wealthy dealing in stock, and making good use of the rich pasture lands owned by him in this township. Solomon Mercer, Lafayette Patton, William Snyder and A. C. Hilard, were likewise early settlers in this township. The first school was taught by Levi Asher, in 1838, in a log school house on section 21.

Although the history relating to the settlement of both the towns of Champaign aiul Hensley has been assigned to me, 1 believe that Champaign was fully discussed last year, while Hensley, so far as I am able to learn, has never had any well organized at tempt made to set forth in unperishable history the names of her first settlers. The first settlers of any connnunity are not always the most permanent, although, in the ca.se of this township, many who canu; at an early date yet remain. 1 am indebted to Lothrop's history for some of my facts; to Salem Hensley and Joshua Dickerson, for others. When I first saw the township in April or May, 1^5fl, there were but few hou.ses except in the northwest corner, now it is one of the most prosjjerous towns in the county and better farmers, farm buildings and farm surroundings, it would be hard to find. I believe that a man named Robert Childreth was the first man to locate and he settled in the northwest portion of the town but did not remain long; he came about the year 1834. After him came Isaac and Jacob Hammer in 183(5. They located near Childreth and built a log house. These men were followed shortly afterward by John Philips, and Fomitain Busey and, in 1837, by Hezekiah Phillippe who moved from Condit. Mr. Phillippe died several years ago but the homestead is now occupied by his son, Andrew J. Phillippe. 1 find among those who came soon before 18.55 the names of Andrew and Joshua Dickerson, James M. Graham, now in Kansas, William Fisher, Richard Waugh, who now lives in Mahomet township, a man named Warerman who built a house on the Bloomiugton road near where a new house was recently built by A. C. Burnham, Charles Miner and Samuel Hyde, both good farmers and who have gone to their reward, David Wolfe who still lives, Nat. C. Beasley, who died several years ago, Samuel and James Shaw, both dead. Thomas Herriott who removed later to Kansas, H. C. West still a resident, and John S. Beasley also deceased. Among those who came in 18.55 were A. P. Hensley and his sons, two of whom, Salem and P. S., still remain in the town. The first house was of logs and I ijresume that the first frame house was one built in 18.53 or '54, on the Simpson fann as it was known, for Willis King. Joshua Dickerson built a frame house for Mr. Ross on the David King place in '55, and says that there were only three houses visible from the ridge. The first school was held in a log house built by the Hammers in the northwest part of the town and the first school house was built in the Waugh neighborhood later. I am unable to tell nnich about the early settlers of the town although I was personally acquainted with many of them; but I never had the least idea that 1 should be called upon to tell of their virtues, for I am sure they had but few if any faults, but had 1 known of it 1 might have asked many questions that would have brought out interesting answers.

An Account Of The Hoti-Y Contested Land

The grant of lands made by congress to the Illinois Central R. K. Co., designed to aid in the construction of their road, included every alt(;rnate or even numbered section on either side of the entire length. All lands still in iKtssession of the government and lying witiiin lifteen miles of the road were reserved to the United States (taken out of market) so that the company uught select otiier lands in lieu of even numbered sections on its immediate line which had jneviously been taken up for settlement. In 185.5 the railroad company having made their selections those still remaining were again brought into market by the proclamation of the president, Franklin Tierce. Previous to the time appointed for public sale a large majority of said lands were entered under the then existing Preemption Act. At said sale, which soon followed, all the lands in the then Danville district, those which were as well as those which were not preempted were sold, provided that should the preemptor make satisfactory proof to the government the purchaser would receive back his money without interest. The speculators, who in those days were dubbed "Land sharks," taxed their ingenuity in devising methods by which to entice, or if need be, to drive away the poor man from his home and fireside. With some who cared not to become actual tillers of the soil tliey easily effected a compromise. Others affrighted by threats of litigation accepted a small bonus and left their lands. Those remaining in Champaign county, occupying as they then did nearly four thousand acres being mon^ resolute could not be intimidated. Then came the tug of war and in dead earnest did Greek meet Greek, each determined to fight it out to the bitter end. Were those lands subject to preemption was the only issue. The speculator set up the i)lea that "tiiey were reserved to the United States," and therefore exempt by the act under which the preemjitions were made. On the other hand it was claimed that while it was true that these lands had been "reserved" for tiu' iiurjjoses above .set forth, it was e(|ually true that the president by iiis proclamation put an end to the reservation and by his declaration that they were now subject to private entry he announced tiie fact that they wer« also subject to preemption.

of the state was appealed to for its decision. In that court the speculator obtained a victory. It was, however, cuiTently believed that the victory was obtained by collusion with the preemptor who was defendant in the case. A number of suits in ejection followed in the inferior courts and as a matter of course the same decision rendered. The preemptors of the county met together in council, at Champaign, organized a preemptors" protective association, apix)inted a convention to be held at Onarga and elected delegates to the same. Notices were scattered abroad and every one interested was invited to be present and participate in its proceedings. John Koughton and N. L. Seaver, of Eautoul and Luther Eads, of Champaign, attended the convention from Champaign county as delegates. Quite a number also attended from counties on the main line of the I. C. R. R. The convention passed a series of resolutions expressive of its indignation against its oppressors, levied a tax of 30 cents per acre upon every preemptor with a view of raising a defense fund and appointed John Roughton to wait upon them and take their notes for that amount payable in one year afterdate to the order of N. L. Seaver, who had been elected treasurer of the association. It also appointed an executive connuittee and instracted that committee to select a suitable case for appeal to the supreme court of the United States and to employ a competent attorney to prosecute the same. It also listened to an address delivered by an attorney from Danville, who came there for the purpose of submitting to the convention a proposition to carry u]i to the supreme court any case that might be selected for that purpose. He asked that a connuittee be appointed to confer with him. John Koughton, N. L. Seaver and a gentleman from Woodford county were appointed as that committee. They retired to a private room, received his proposition and reported to the convention. It was as follows: For For taking up a case from the circuit court and carrying it on to its completion, if successful, eight thousand dollars; if unsuccessful, five thousand. The jiroposition was rejected by nearly a unanimous vote and the executive connuittee urged to prosecute its missi(m as si)ee(lily as possible. A few weeks afterward Mr. A. B. Ives, an attorney who resided at Bloomington and who had been employed in dt'fending some of the cases which had been trietl reported to N. L. Seaver and Joiui Koughton, one of them at the same time expressing it as his oi)inion that it was the best that could be found. He also expre.s.se(l a desire to meet the committee witli a view of being employed by tliem as their attorney. Luther T. Eads, who had been apix)inted chairman of the committee was therefore urged to call its members together. He, however, having become somewhat disappointed in consequence of tiie rejection of Mr. Drake's proposition at the convention refused to do so. Mr. Ives being advised as to the condition of affairs came to Kantoul where he entered into an agreement with Messrs. Houghton and Seaver to carry up the case he recommended and continue tlie same until a decision was obtained. In consideration for which, Mr. Koughton was to collect the tax levied by the convention and turn the notes over to him at their face value. Afterward the gentleman in Woodford county agreed to do the same. Mr. Ives went to Washington and Mr. Koughton visited every preemptor in Champaign county, from whom he collected jiotv^s amounting to between seven and eight hundred dollars and turned them over to him. The lirst and second winter sessions of the supreme court dragged along their weary length and no decision was obtained.

"But be not Ions', for in the tedious minutes, Exquisite interval, I'm on the rack; For sure the greatest evil man can know. Hears no proportion to the di-ead suspense."

However, before the expiration of this term victory perched upon the preemptor's banner - for in the month of September of the year 1860, Mr. Ives communicated the intelligence from Washington City, that the supreme court of the United States had given their decisi(m reversing the decision of the supreme court of the state of Illinois.

How many of the old preemptors of 185.5 now remain on their lands it would be difficult to determine. Suffice it, however, to say by way of conclusion, that this writer, aided by his only son, Reuben Koughton, has succeeded in rearing upon his a pleasant home where he now lives and where during the remainder of his earth life he expects to sootird Ily an unfaltering trust, approach his grave. Like one that draws the drajicry of his couch About him, and lies down to pleasant dreams.''

Early Sunday Schools

My>self and family removed to this township in Octol)er, 18.58, and purchased the farm on which we now reside. I organized a Union Sunday school in the old brick court house, April 'J, 1854. The officers were A. O. Howell, superintendent, and M. A. Barnes, secretary. Kev. W. W. Blanchard was pastor of the Congregational ciuirch at that time and had many doubts about the success of the enterprise. The lirst Sunday there were 30 members in attendance ; the second, .58; May tliird, 128. Tiie Methodists and Baptists were cordial, in good feeling and co-operated with the new school. Many of our members were preparing to build and remove to "the depot," afterwards called "West Urbana," now Champaign city. Sunday school, with its officers, library, &c., was removed to an unlinished building of Deacon Moses Snelling, on University avenue, now the residence of Mr. James Wright. We had rough boards for seats and a goods box for a pulpit. Here we re-opened and re-organized the hrst Sunday school ever held in Champaign, on the 4th day of March, 1855. We changed our name from "First Union Sunday school of Urbana, 111.," to First Congregational Sunday school of Champaign. We built the tirst Congregational church on corner of University avenue and 6tli street, (sometimes called the "Duck Pond church) where our Sunday school numbered, on one Sabbath, 202. Thus I supposed for many years, that I had the honor of arranging and superintending the lirst Sunday school with a library and regular organization in this county for 4 years, but many years after I learned from B. F. Harris that he had antidated me two years. His Sunday school was held in a little church on his farm on the Sangamon. He carried his library to his Sunday school every Sabbath in a red hamlkerchief and back to his house at night. I carried my library to the court house in a candle box, in my then new rockaway buggy, and back at night. The four years' war killed off and scattered our thoi'ough members, and since tlien, oh, how sadly changed is our once humble and thorough church and Sunday school. 1 wish to say here that this was not the beginning of all the good church and Sunilay sciiool work done in this county. It would be difficult to over estimate the noble work done by our venerable Father Bradshaw for many years previous to this, but in consequence of his iunnensely large circuit, the meetings and sessions

Kev. A. Bkadsiiaw

I find from the old niimites of Illinois Conference of M. E. church that in liSo9, in the month of September, 1 was apijointed to Urhana mission. In October 1 landed in Urbana with my family. I do not know what had been done about a Sabbath school prior to that time, but the spring following we organized a Sabbath school, in which Baptists and Presbyterians took a part, especially Milton Vance, a dry goods jnerchant, but the Sabbath school was under the auspices of the M. E. church. It was in the spring of l"vW 1 made the purchase of a church lot from the county for S3, and the sunnner following we erected a church building :^)x40 feet, enclosing it, but did not finish it for some time. The Baptists had no church organization in Urbana, but I think they had in the Brumley neighborhood. But from the spring and summer of 1840 the M. E. church had a small Sabbath school organized in Urbana. I can not give particulars, nor can I say at what date the Baptist church organized a Sabbath school in Urbana or organized a church in Urbana, or built a church, &c. i know the little church house we put up iu 1840 was the first in the county. From 1840 to 18.50 the Sabbath schools iu Urbana were no big thing.

Old Settlers' Meetings

To the meetings of the old settlers, where they attempted to rescue from oblivion the incidents and recollections of the early tlays. we are largely indebted for the successful carrying out of the enterprise of publishing this book.

A immber of the old settlers, feeling the need of an organization of the people who settled this county anil bore the brunt of frontier life, and desiring that the history of the county mighl be collected from the settlers themselves while they still lived, assembled at the court house in Urbana, May 10, 1870, and were called to order by Thomson K. Webber, who nominated Henry Sadorus, of Sadorus, as iJiesidcnt, who was elected by acclamation. .1. S. Wright was tiien elected vice-president. The qualifications necessary to be an old settler were as follows: '"Those who were twenty years of age in 1840 ami resided iu this county at that time."' The following persons then regi'^tcriMl as olii settlers:

At this meeting T. R. Webber, James S. Wright and B. F. Harris were appointed a committee to prepare a constitution and bylaws for a permanent organization. T. R. Webber suggested that as Archa Campbell lacked a little of comine within tiie rule and in consequence of his long residence and thorough acquaintance, tliat tlie rule be suspended and that he and C. F. Columbia and J. T. Everett be admitted as members, which was done.

This meeting adjourned to June 1.5, 1870, when it again met. Tlie committee report^ ed a constitution and by-laws, which were adopted. The constitution provided for a president and vice-president, a secretary and treasurer; an election was held and resulted in the election of Henry Sadorus as president, James S. Wright, vice-president and T. R. Webber secretary and treasurer, to hold their office until October 1871. The meeting adjourned to October .5, 1870. The next meeting of which there is any record to be found was held August Ifi, 1882, at the fairground. J.O.Cunningham was selected as chairman and E. Eaton as secretary. They resolved to hold a general meeting of the old settlers at the fair ground August 29, 1882, being the first day of the county fair, and J. W. Langley, S. II. Busey and W. F. Ilarily were ajipointed a committee to prepare a program. The meeting was held August 29, and was largely attended. A new constitution and by-laws were adopted, and J. O. Cunningham was elected president, E. Eaton s»!criUary and F. B. Sale treasurer. Robert Fisher, J. S. Wri;iht and S. H. Busey, were appointed a committee to make arrangements for next meeting. The next meeting was held in Crystal Lake Park, Urbana. June 2s, 1S8.S.

This was the celebration of the semi-Centennial of the county of Champaign, and this meeting was in every way a success. The old .settlers gatiiereil trom many counties and gave the day to talking over the old times and in jogging the memory of each ollu'i' as to many laughal)le, as well

The next meeting was held at Crystal Lake Park, June 188,5. The forenoon was spent in asocial way and relating incidents of the early days. In the afternoon the meeting was addressed by Z. Reynolds, H. J. Dunlap, J. O. Cunningham, W. D. Somers, Joseph T. Kelley, Martin Rinehart. Rev. A. Bradshaw and others. J. O. Cunningham also read letters from David Davis, of Bloomington; John Wentworth, of Chicago: H. W. Drullinger, Chester, Nebraska, and Archa Campbell, Grove Springs, N. Y.

was larger than usual. J. W. Langley delivered the address of welcome. The .secretary then read the list of deceasetl members as follows: Hon. O. B. Ficklin, May 5, 188(5; Jonathan C. Thompson, Harwood, July 4, 188.5; Jennie C. Kinnear, Harwood, May 31, 1880; Mrs. Mary L. Condit, Rantoul; ISIrs. Lucy Clements, widow of James Clements, July 28, 18S6; Cyrus Holmes, Ludlow, May 7, 188().

The old settlers of Philo township effected an organization and have held annual meetings for the past thirteen years. The thirteenth annual meeting being held at Ridge farm school hou,ee, June 12, 1886, and was well attended.

The old settlers of St. Joseph township held a meeting in Robert Peter's Grove, Saturday, September 22d, 18S:^, and effected a permanent organization. A number of persons from different parts of the county were present and much valuable history was gathered, and which has been fded with the secretary of the county society.

Errata

In ttic biography of 'riioiiias L. Butler, in giving names of chiklreii, we omitted Evaline, who married James Tlionipson, and Susie, who married Aubert Coiikey, all residing near Homer.

In that of John Kogerson, the name of his old partner should have read "N." C. Wilson, and the name of his eldest child should read Sarah "Cantine." Mrs. Andrew "Rupel" should read "Kus.sell." He and his ancestors have always been "Presbyterians" instead of "Episcopalians," as we have it.

In that of F. B. Sale, in speaking of his children it should read. Charles and family are now living with his parents. James W lives near home on adjoining farm. Fannie is married to J. O. Sayers and resides in East Bend townsliip.

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It shows {ri"eat editorial ability and enterprise and is the model e()\intry newspaper of the state of Illinois. - iV7r)»i(ic(,'/;<i Uidletin.

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The following pages were issued by the Champaign County Herald August 2C, 1891, as an addition or supplement to this book. The familiar faces here, we are satisfied, will be appreciated by those who are living, and their friends who are in the first issue, and we can say the same of those in the supplement in regard to the biographies and portraits in the original book.

Mark Carley. The subject of this sketch was Ijorn in the town of Hancock, Hillsboro county. New Hampshire, August 24, 1795)."^ His grandfather, Joseph Car- \ey, was born in Spencer, Mass., in 1718, died in 1810. He married Sally Wasliburne, sister of Elijah Washburne, Sr., of Natick. Mass ; she was })orn Sept. 14, 1729 ; died Jan. G, 181 G. They had eleven children . His father, Elijah Carley, was the youngest child, born in Ware, Mass., May 21, 1771 ; died Fel). 11, 185(1, at Champaign, 111. He married Agnes Graham, of Hancock, N. H., Sept. 3, 1795, who died in 1881 at Felicity, Ohio. They had ten childicn, two older than the subject of this sketch. Mr. Carley, on the 27th of April, 1880, was united in marriage to Miss Abigail W. Stevens, daughter of Silsl)y Stevens, of Springfield, Ycnnoiit. Mrs. Carley was born

Jan. 7, 1810, at Ackworth, Cheshire Co., New Hampshire, died Nov. 12, 1871, in Champaign, 111. Mr. Carley had a family' of eleven children, but three now living, Mary A. C. (Mrs. Kincaid) Graham and Isotta C, youngest child, (Mrs. H. W. Mahan.) Mr. Carley's grandmother, Sally Wasliburne, was connected with that numerous family of Washburne's who have since filled so large a space in State and National affairs of this country. Some of Elijah's elder brothers - Mr. Carley's uncles - were soldiers in the revolutionar}' war, and one of them, (Jonathan) has left behind him a soldiers discharge signed by the hand of Washington himself, that is now carefully preserved among the papers of the family. But although Mr. Carley's father was too yoimg to take a hand in the revolution, he and one of Mr. Carley's elder brothers (Hugh) served in the war of 1812, first in the dragoons and afterwards in the heavy artillery, and the family have now in their possession one or two articles of uniform worn by the grandfather during that term of service. While yet a boy, in 1810, Elijah Carley removed fi-oni New Hampshire to Vermont, and Mark, 11 years old, went with the family, remaining with it until 1816. In 1815, he commenced work as an apprentice to the millwright business. When 20 years old, the spirit of selfreliance, which made life a success in after years, began to assert itself, and he resolved to see more of the world. Accordingly, in 1819, he went to New Brunswick. After remaining there several months, he concluded to go to New Orleans by sea, and about the first of January, 1820, sailed from the mouth of the Penobscot River for that destination. While off Cape Hatteras the bow-sprit of the ship was carried away in a gale, his ship sprung a leak and, after pumping twelve days and nights, he succeeded in reaching the port of Savannah, Georgia, where, after stopping for a few days, he shipped as a sailor for Havana, Cuba. After spending some time, and his money, in Havana, he shipped for New Orleans, where he amved April 24th, 1820. On reaching the mouth of the Mississippi river, in his voyage from Cuba, he had a narrow escape from drowning. His vessel ran on a sand-bar, and the mate, himself and three sailors got into a small boat, which was capsized, and the mate drowned. Mark was only saved by clinging to the boat and getting astride its inverted bottom, on which he drifted for several miles before he was taken oft". After stopping for sometime in New Orleans, he went to Lafourche, La., and commenced work at .f 1 per day, with board, at his trade of building mills and cotton-gins. Here he spent his summers for three seasons, spending each winter in New Orleans. In 1823, he went to the parish of Feliciana, where he remained until 1837. In Louisiana Mr. Carley found a people and climate suited to his taste, he continued to live there, with occasional visits East and North, for a period of 17 years. During one of his visits to Vermont, April 27, 1830, he was married at Springfield, Yt. Locating his wife in Clermont county, Ohio, he returned to the field of his labors in Louisiana to accumulate something for his future support and comfort. In 1837 he joined his wife in Ohio, where he purchased 5(X) acres of land and engaged in agricultviral pursuits. He subsequentl}^ added to his possessions, engaged in farming and boating wood down the Ohio river to Cincinnati until 1850, when he was attacked by the prevailing California fever and, in the spring of that year started, by the way of the Isthmus, for the gold fields of the Pacific coast. During the passage from New Orleans to Chagres, owing to adverse winds, the vessel stopped at (xrand Camar island in the Carribbean Sea, which he found inhabited by the descendants of the old buccaneers, with an English resident governor. From Panama the vessel went to Cocos island for a supply of water. While there he saw chiseled in the rock the names of the three small vessels commanded by Captain Cook in his first voyage around the world, together with the day and mouth of his landing. After arriving in California, Mr. Carley soon won the confidence of the miners to such an extent that he was chosen one of tlin thnn^ judges of the mining region, about (50 by 80 miles in extent, recjuiring great prudence. g(jod judgment and discriniiiuition, where no statute or common law was in force, and the judge held in liis hands the lives and property of all concerned. He remained in California and Oregon until 1852, when he returned to Ohio. He spent the summer and fall of 1852 traveling through Illinois on horseback, starting at East St. Louis and visiting nearly every county in the State, his brothers-inlaw, the late B. P. Prather. of Somer to\\aiship. and David Howse, of Champaign, being his traveling companions a part of the time and Edjnund and William Davies, of Piatt coxinty, a part of the time. He remained a resident of the Buckeye state until 1853, when he decided to make his home in Champaign county, l^eing as he saw it the "garden spot" of Illinois. In August. 1853, he removed to Urban a and in May, 1854, to what is now Champaign, but then a raw prairie, dotted with onlv a farm house or two. He erected and occupied with his family the first permanent dwelling house on the original town jjlat, on the ground where Wm. Dodson's residence now stands, on State street, which was afterwards removed to Randolph-st. He also erected the first grain warehouse in Champaign, and put in the first steam engine to operate a corn sheller and grain elevator. This elevator and cribs were burned Aug. 24, 1872. He then built the Ijrick agricultural warehouse on Main street and l)rick livery stable on Market street, in 18(jl brick i-esidence on Chuich street. In 1857 he purchased lots in Tolono, and erected a steam grain elevator - the first one there and graded and laid the rails to the long side-track at his own expense. He also built and owned two large residences and store building there. In his domestic relations he was affectionate and indidgent. Two of his daughters. (Mrs. Kincaid and Mrs. Mahan), and one grand-daughter. (Mrs. Weston) made the tour of Europe at his recpiest. In his social and business relations Mr. Carley enjoyed to an unusual degree the confidence and esteem of all with whouj he was connected. When West Urbana (now Champaign) adopted township organization, he was its iirst supervisor, also the first justice of the peace elected in Tolono, but not wishing to ])e l)othered with the othce, never qualified. In religion he was extiemely unorthodox, and did not accept any theory oi- system of faith that starts out witli a direct assault upon reason, or was in conflict with the established truth of science. In politics he was eqiialh'^ pronounced, his maxim being, '"The wise man changeth, the fool never." He was a Clay Whig, then voted with the republican party until 1872, when, believing that the republicans were mismanaging the government, he ever after voted with the opposition. Mrs. Carley followed those who had gone before, and on November 14, 1871, her remains were laid to rest in the family vault in Mt. Hope cemetery. Mr. Carley departed this life February 3, 1888, at his home in Champaign and February 5, 1888, his remains were put in the family vault at Mt. Hope cemetery. Remarks of Rev. I. S. Mahan at funeral of Mark Carley :

"Born of ^ood lineage, ho was possessed of a native integritj- and honesty of character that inspired the confidence of his neighbors, and gave him an enviable reputation as a man and a citizen. He was identified with the entire history of the city of his adoption. He erected the first permanent dwelling house in it, and watched the rising of every house, the improvement of every street, and the coming of every family; and here at his death the whole citj' mourns."

The leading druggist of Champaign rountv, wa.^ born in Lanoaster, Erie county, N. Y.. Aug. 11, 1882, the son of Hiram W. and Eunice (lirown) Cunningham. The .same year of his Ijirtli his familv removed to Huron county, 0. Judge J. 0. Cunningham and Edwin W. Cunningham, of Emporia, Kansas., are his brothers and Orton Cunningham, (now deceased), was a brother. Hon. J. C. Sheldon i.s a half brother. A. P., remained upon the farm until 20 years old, receiving; a trood common school education and completed his studies in Oberlin College. He came to Illinois in 1853: clerked for three months in a dry goods s'ore. He occupied the position of assi.stant cashier in the Grand Praii-ie bank from 1853 to 1862. In that year he enlisted in Company G, 7()th 111., Vol. Infantry. His soldierly qitalities were soon recognized and he became second lieutenant. After two years of hard service he resigned on account of ill health. He took an active part in the seige and capture of Vicksburg. After an honorable disehai'ge he entered the drug business in Urbana. where for years he was among the brightest and most successful of her business men. During his residence of twenty-five years in Urbana he was elected to several offices in the city, serving two or three terms as elderman from his ward, was also a member of the board ofedncation and was twice elected as mayor. He aided in founding the Champaign County Hekali), of which he was an editar for about one year, and proved to be posst;ssed of considerable literary talent that would have insured success in the editoiial field, but he returned soon to the drug business and located in Champaign in 1880, in which he had spent more tune than at anything else. He is to day, and has been for many years, proprietor of one of the neatest and most prosperous drug and book stores in Centrd Illinois. His trade is constantly increasing. He has served one term as treasurer of the Illinois Pharmaceutical Association and one term as its president. In 1855 he married Miss Ophelia J. Seger, daughter of A. W. Seger, a native of Connecticut. Four children have been born to them, Elmer, George, Clara and Ralph. Mr. Cunning:ham is a man of wide information in general as well as a thorough business man. Interesting in conversation, cultivated in manner, a man of most pleasing address, he wins friends wherever he is, whether with his comrades who with him braved the dangers of war, or among the members of the fraternal societies of which he is a valued brother, or among his neighbors and business abquamtances, he is a prime favorite. Politically he is a thorough re{)ublican, and next" to his religion, which is of the Presbyterian faith, he values the doctrines of the grand old party which brought the nation safe and undivided from the Southern rebellion. His home, on West Washington street in Champaign is pleasantly situated and surrounded by all the comforts that make life worth living. It is the hope of the Herald that he may be spared for many years to his family, bis friends and to the business circles of the enterprising city in which he is a prominent business man and highly esteemed citizen. He has always been active in Grand Army circls and is the present commander of Col. Nodine Post, No. 140 G. A. R.

One of the oldest and most respected citizen* of the east part of this county is Dr. William A. Conkey, who came to this county in November. TS4M, and has been a useful citizen and done mu(th to bring Champaign county up to its present high jiosition as one of the leading counties in the state. He was born in Charleinont, Franklin county, Massachussetts, December <), 1820. His father's name was Alexander Conkey and that of his mother Lucy Mc(!ullough. botli of Massachusetts. They removed to Edg;ir county, Illinois, in ls:'.0, wbei'e they made their home. The subj(!ct of this sketch clerked in a stoi-c iVoiii

1832 to 1839, but having always had a strong desire to study me 'icine which increased as he became older, in 1838 he commenced the study, finishing in 1841 and graduating at the medical college at Louisville, Ky. In 1843 he located in old Homer, situated then on the bank of the creek about one and a half miles north of the present site of Homer. Here he engaged in the practice of medicine and soon became known as a skilful physician. He continued the practice until 1850, when, being tired of the heavy work connected with it, he purchased a farm a short distance west of Homer, where he now resides. Mr. Conkey said that the village of Homer in 1843 had less than ten families and in the present limits of the township not to exceed nineteen outside of the village, making a total of about 20 families. The census would have been 130. The town was first built near the timber, for the prairie land was considered as valueless for agricultural purposes when located a reasonable distance from the timber, besides the settlers deemed it very unwise to erect a home on the prairies where they would be exposed to the bleak cold winds and snow storms. The doctor was one of the iirst to brave the terrors (?) of the prairies and open up a farm, but his good judgment was soon admitted and his model farm was soon the admiration of every one and he demonstrated tbe fact that the most fertile ground in the world was the black soil on the prairies. He took a prominent part in the removal of the town of Homer, in about 1856, to its present site, which was accomplished during a heavy snow, when the houses were moved out on sleds. M. D. Coffeen being instrumental in having this done. In May, 1849, Dr. Conkey was united in marriage to Miss Sarah V. Saddler, who is still living: is an excellent wife and mother and has the love and respect of every one who knows her. Tbere ha> been born to them the following children, viz: Aubert who is married and is a farmer near Homer; Lucy, at home; Bruce, is a mail agent, running Irom 'J'oledo to St. Louis, is married and has a pleasant in Homer; Carle, is at home; Frank, is a dentist, living in SpringHeld. Massachussets, and lias a good i)ractice; Emma, mai-ried E. V. Babb. a wealthy young farmer, of Compromise township: Fred, is at home. In politics, the Doctoi- was a Whig in older days and a republican ever since. He has always taken a prominent purt in matters pertaining to the public good and has for several terms represented Homer township on the Board of Supervisors ot the county. Although Mr. Conkey is now seventy years of age he is hale and hearty and bids fair to live for many years and enjoy the beautiful home he has built on the former bleak prairie which is now blooming like the rose. He has only JMO acres of the finest land in the county left after dividing up with some of his children, yet he has sufficient to keep him in ease and comfort should his life and that of his estimable v/ife be spared for a quarter of a century.

JuPGK Calvin C. Staley. Judge Stalev was born near Guandotte. West Virginia. July 14. 1850. He, with his family, came to Urbana in 1854. and in the »ipring his father l)Ought a larm on which the University now stands and liuilt the first house west of the mechanical building, where 1 hey resided until the sprinar of 1860, when ihey removed to their farm, now Staley stal ion. Here his father died in 180:3. Calvin worked upon the farm while receiving a common school education, working a part of the time for W. H. liomine for his b ard while attendinghigh school. Then took acourse at the University of Illinois and followinir tliat he attended the Michigan Universitv. taking the law course.

from which he graduated in 1877 with the honors of his class. He was married in November, 1882, to Isabella S. Harwood, daughter of Hon. Abel Harwood. of Champaign. She died February 10. 1888, leaving three children, Isabella, Eliza and Annie. Judge Staley has been a consistent christian and member of the Presbyterian church in Champaign since 1882. His first vote was cast for the republican ticket and has remained unswervingly of that faith ever since. His voice has been heard in almost every school house in thi- county in favor of republican principles and candidates. Upon graduating in 1877, he formed a partnership with Col. Langley, which contined in the practice of the law alone until June, 1890, when he was appointed by Goyernor Fifer, county judge of Champaign county, to succeed Judge Langl y. who had resigned. The republican primaries of 1890 resulted in the choice of Judge Staley by the republican party as its candidate for that responsible otfice. He was elected in November and ha since filled that office with credit to himself and his party and to the entire satisfaction of the members of the bar and of the people having business in his court. He is studious, careful, painstaking and faithful to his trust. He has splendid natural abilities; is a hard worker and will, we confidently believe, take still higher position at the the hands of his constituents.

Few men have done more work in the way of public speaking for his party on the stump and in other ways than Judge Staley. He is a fluent and convincing speaker, knows what is needed by the people and speaks accordingly. He is always w^elcomed in whatever locality he is called. He has had to fight the bread and butter question single handed, having had much hard experience in this line when he was attending the University of Illinois, as he then had to earn his own support while pursuing his studies; this has in a great measure tended to bring him into contact with the world in a very emphatic manner.

Was born Marc-h 29. 1840. in Koser Coshocton countj', Oliio. His father's name was John G. Brown and was born in Massachusetts. His mother's name was Clarinda Howe. The}' came to Urbana March 27, 1855. William G. aceompanied his parents. He attended the pii))lic schools in Ohio and Url)ana, and received a good common school education. He farmed in his boyhood and engaged in mercantile pursuits for about four years. When the late war brolce out, he at once enlisted in company K, 25tli Illinois Infantr}', serving eight months, wlien he was transferred to Batterv L, Second where he served for three }'ears. making three years and eight months service. His health was very seriously impaired in the arm}' and at this time it is onl}' l^y taking the best care of him.self that he is able to discharge his duties. After his return from the war, and partially regaining his health, he took a position as Deputy Circuit Clerk, which he held for nearly nine years, Ihen eutereil the County (Uerk's office and staid there about nine j'ears, making eighteen years of continued work. This hnig term of service in the court as well as the tax and probate de))artments of the county made him one of the best informed men ill matters pertaining to these departments in the comity. Tlie people recognizing his siijx'rior ([iiiililical ions and also appreciating the excellent service Mr. Brown had rendered his country, ehn-ted him in Noveml^er, 1888, to the office of Circuit Clerk, a position he occupies with credit to himself and satisfaction to all with whom he has business. He is affable, accommodating and makes a popular officer. He was married April 12, 18()T. to Miss Harriet A. Wolfe, Avho died in 1882. There were Ijoru to them four children : Mary A., married to Orville L. Davis, local editor of the dailj' Gazette, Champaign ; Fred G., an archit^'ct, residing in Chicago ; Inez I), and William Jay, at home. Mr. Brown is and has been for many years a member of the Methodist church. In ]Jolitics he is and always has been an unswerving republican.

Chalmers M. Shkkfv Was born in Hagerstown, Maryland. His fathers name was Jaeolt Sherfy, of (Tettyshurg, Pennsylvania, of Dutch descent His mother's name was Amelia McNull, of London connty, Virtrinia, of Scotcli-Uennan parentage. For the solid, sterling qualities possessed by tlie subject of this sketch he is indebted in a f^reat measure to his parents. His l)arents removed to Indiana and afterwards removed to Perrysville. in same state, in ls:'.L In 1845 young Chalm- - Ts, havint;- formed a hijjfh opinion of tilt; art preservative, entered a printing ollice as "devil." He worked in Perrysville for about a year, then went to Terre Haute where he worked from

1845 to 1851 and then returned to Perryville. Not liking the printing business as well as he expected and an advantageous offer being made him, he entered the mercantile business. At the end of a year a proposition was made to him to go to Urbana and take charire of a general store there. 8o May i:5, 1852, he arrived in Urbana. took cliarge of the store and showed that he po.ssessed ability in this line. In a .'^hoi-t time he associated with him in business William Gessie, and purchased the store he had charge of. The firm was known as Gessie <fc Sherfv and was one of the well known firms in the early days. In 1855 he was elected as county treasurer and assessor and served in that responsible position for two years. The Illinois Central road having been built in 1854 through the present corporation of Champaign, he saw a l>right future for that city and at the close of his term of office, engaged there in tlie banking business in which he continued for 22 years. He also did a large business in real-estate and insurance, being the second insurance agent in the county. In 1879 he formed a partnership with G. C. Willis, of Champaign, as Willis ii Sherfy, for the dealing in leal-estate, insurance and loaning money, which partnership continued un'il January 1, 1891, when Mr. Slit-rty purchased the interest of Mr. Willis nnd now conducts the business alone. He was united in marriage October 18, 18G9. to Miss Eunice M. i^each, of Champaign, now deceased. There was born to them one child. Fannie Belle, who is now an accomplished youuL' lady and the pride of her father. In religious matters, although Mr. Sherfy is not a church member, he is a constant attendant at the First Fresbvterian church of Champaign. In politics he is an unswerving republican and takes a prominent part in forwarding the interests of his party. On account of partial paralysis Mr. Sherfy is not as active as he was in his early days, yet his long years of experience and wide extended acquaintance give him a business second to none in his line in Central Illinois. He is a member of the executive board of the Champaign County Old Settler's Association and is energetic in rescuing from oblivion the things pertaining to the early settlement of this county.

Samukl VanBrunt, QdAM^ Was born September 1, 1841, in Durke c(mnty, Ohio. His father's name was Samuel VanBrunt, of New Jersey. 11 i> mothei's name "as Melvina Brown, of Virginia. Samuel, -Ir., came with his father in 1853, to this county and located in Sidney township where he engaged in farming. His education was obtained at the public schools. April 19, 1866, he was united in marriage to Rathel B. Sampson, daughter of VVillard and Margaret Sampson. She was born in 1846. The following children were born to them : Marcus G.. - ho was killed on a i-ailroad near Lexington, Mo , in 1888: Raymond B., Gertrud > R.. Earl I., Edgar. Merton C. Chest r S., Clyde died in the fall of 1888. Mr. VanBrunt is an active member of the Christian church, of which denomination he has been a member for the past eighteen years. In politics he has always been a strong republican and a leader in his vicinity. His occupation has been that of a stock dealer and farmer. He was driving oxen Vireaking i)rairie when the war broke out and he answered the call of his country and enlisted Company I. 10th Illinois Cavalry, September 22, 18(il, and was mustered out January (), 1866. He was careful of his small wages while in the service and inve>ted the same in land. He now owns lUiO acres of well-improved land with very valualJe buildings. His home is one of the handsomest and most pleasant in the township. He is also engaged in the mercantile and grain business at Deers station. While he has always taken an active part in politics, he yet finds his time so fully occupied that he has no time to bother with offices, although he has filled the office of Highway Commissioner for two terms and has been school director for a number of years. Mr. Van Brunt is an every day sort of a man, has the confidence of all who know him and is an excellent citizen and neighbor.

Is one of the oldest living settlers in the county, having been a resident of this immediate vicinity for near sixty years. She was born December 13, 1814, in Washington county, W'est Virginia, at Glades Springs. Her father's name was James Beatt}', of same county. Her mother's name was Hester Fulton, of London county, Virginia. Her parents died when she was about seven years old. She was married Januarj' 81st, 18B8, to Jacob Smith, in Sliell)y county, Kentuck}-. Mr. Sinith was born in Shelby county, Kentucky. Mr. and Mrs. Smith came to this fJuuty Ot-tober 1(), 1888. They came in an old Virginia wagon, drawn by oxen, and .settled on a part of the farm now owned b}- the t'amil}', about a itiile east of Urbana, where tliejbuilt a log cal)in. Mrs. Smith says, "W(> first lived in this i'al)in with two rooms and a leanto with a lynn bark loft, puncheon floor, no windows. We were happy and thought we were forunate in having such a good house. Monday after we came the first town lots in Urbana were sold at auction. The Brumley school house near us was the first school house in the neighborhood, Andrew Stephenson, John Gardner and Chancy Standish were among the first teachers. Mr. Smith built a new house in 1837, which was a good one for that day. The flooring was sawed bj" a whip saw, and the lath was made bv hancl, all by Mr. Smith." Mr. Smfth was school director, road oyerseer, etc.. but did not care for ofiices, found enough to do to attend to his own lousiness, which he did, and b}' industry and good management, in which he was ably assisted by his wife, had six hundred acres of wellimproved land all paid for when he died, in March, 1854. Theliabits of economy and thrift have extended to the children who, to-day, are among the best and most successful farmers in the county. There were born to Mr. and Mrs. Smith the following children : Elizabeeh, who is at home ; Malinda J., died at the age of 3 years ; James N., farmer, living near ; Eliza A., married a Mr. Turner, and lives in Woodbury, county, Iowa ; Sarah Margaret, married Mr. Shroyer and lives in Oswego, Kans.; William H., a farmer, living in Kimball county, Texas ; Armstrong B., a farmer, in Urbana township ; John T., died in infancy ; David M., a farmer, and Jacob Mervin, a farmer. Mrs. Smith has been a member of the Baptist church in Urbana for over 30 years and is an earnest, faithful christian. She lives quietly on the old farm which she has seen brought from a wilderness until it now is in a high state of cultivation. Her daughter, Elizabeth, and her son, Mervni, and family siiare the old home with her, and here, surrounded by grand-children, she enjoys thi' fruit of a well-spent life of industry and takes pleasure in looking back and talking of the privations as well as the je)ys of the early days.

David Rice. "NVas born iu West Virginia April 7th, 183G. His father was Shelton Kice, of East Virginia. His mother's maiden name was Elizabeth Brown, of near Richmond, Virginia. His parents removed to Sadorus township in March, 1854, when that part of the county was wild and almost unbroken. The subject of this sketch attended the public schools in 'S'irginia and obtained a good common school education. Early in life he commenced business for himself and did much to iiliprove the land which he now owns. On their settlement in the western part of the township of Sadorus, they had to come to Urbana for mail also brought their wheat and I'orn to the mill at the same place. They frequently took their grinding to Terre Haute where they ]jurcluise(l their gi-ot-eries. Mr. Rice was one of three young men who purchased the first thresher brought to that pint of the county. Tlie machine was made at l^ic(iiia, Ohio. For many years tlu'Si' young men threshed the grain for almost the entire western part of tlie county. March 3rd, 1859, Mr. Rice was married to Miss Sarah Haines, daughter of Elijah C. Haines. of Sadorus townsliip, ftjrmerl}- of Ohio. Two children have been l)orn to them, viz : Carrie M.. l)orn in 18()(), married to J. T. Hutchinson and lives in Sadorus township ; Carrie M., married to Dr. C. M. Craig, a prominent physician and druggist of Tolono. Mr.

Rice has always taken a prominent part in politics, being a straight republican. He wields a wide influence politically and at the same time commands the respect of all parties, which was evidenced in the spring of 1891 when he was elected supervisor from his township which usually sends a democratic represenlative. Mr. Rice is the owner of 520 acres of well improved land, which he has become the possessor of by dint of his own energy and thrift. He has recently purchased a cosy home in Sadorus where he takes life easier, yet his attention is fidly occupied in looking after his farms and stock. He being considered one of the best stockmen in the count}'.

Hugh Jackson Robinson, Wa^ horn March 28. 1888, near Belfast, Ireland, and was the seventh child of Robert and Maria (Jackson) Robinson. His mother was a first cousin of General Andrew Jackson, who with her husband named the subject of this sketch after the uncle of Andrew Jackson, viz: Hugh Jackson, his grandfather. Robert, the father, emigrated to this country when Hugh was a child and settled in Dutcli-^ ess county. New York, tvhere he attended the public schools and received a good common schoo' education while being trained in practical farming. Robert Robinson removed with liis family to Fon du Lac county, Wisconsin, in the spring: of 1849, where he l)nrchased wihl land and built for him- self a home where his earthly labors were brought to a close b}' death in June, 1852. Young Hugh J., not being satisfied with the country, and being thrown on his own resources, went to Chicago by steamboat and walked from that city to Urbana, Illinois, arriving here October 6, lHr»2. foot sore, weary and lonesome, with I)ut three dollars and fifty cents in his pocket. There were no settlements on the road except along the timber and groves, which were few and fa" between and no public conveyance of any kind. Young Robinson at once got employment with J. ife J. S. Gere, who were tlien getting out ties for the constructiun of the Illinois Central road. He hauled and unloaded the ties in the higli prairie grass where Champaign now stands. In the following spring he went with his employers to Bourlion, in Douglas county, and helped build a mill, and m filling a contract for 250.- 000 ties for the Central and Wabasli roads. Becoming a partner with J. S. Gere, they put 6,500 cords of wood on the track of the Central road. He was thusengaged untill858when he bought his first piece of land, which he now occupies as his home. He was married on October 8, 1856. to Miss Jane, daughter of Dr. Jacob Thrasher, (jf Geauga county, Ohio. Three children were liorn to them, viz : Robert T.. William Cullen and Maitie J. Robert niaiiied Miss Lillic Kellnr. Wm. ('nllcii married Mi.ss Edith St van. and Mattie vvasmairied t^ William R. Miller. The wife and mother died at hei- home July 4, 1874. Mr. Ri>binson was next married to Miss Jennie Hutchinson, daughter of Capt. Scott Hutchinson, of Calliuun county, Michigan. The result of this marriage was a son. John W., who died at the age of four and a-half years. Mr. Robinson is and always has been a strong democrat in polities, but was never an ofiice-seeker. although his ))arty has honored him many times. He has filled the oflfice of supervisor of his townsiiip the greatest part of the time since the county adopted townslii|) organization. He was elected as iliairinan of the board of supevvisoj's in iXiX) and filled the position to the satisfaction ofjiveryone. Socially, few men have a larger number or warmer friends than he. He was a cliaiier member of J. R. Gorin Lodge, A. F. k A. M., at Sadorus, and served as its master for several years. In religion he was raised an Episcopalian, but takes a more liberal view, and alt lion ^h not a church member, favors the doctrines of the Universalist church. He is now president of the Champaign County Old Settler's Association and takes a lively interest in everything pertaining to the [terfecting and accumulating of the early history of this count V.

One of the oldest and most re-pec^ed of the old settlers of St. Joseph townslii]) is Robert IVters, who has been a resident for over sixty year.--. His father's name was Willi.ini Peters ami his mother's Saiah McNutt, both of Kentucky. They came to this county from Kentucky in 18:)0 and settled about a mile south of old St. Joseph. At this time there were about nine hundred Indians camped near Mr. Peters' farm. He said they hauled all their grain to Chicago, gi-ew their own fiax and made all their own clothing. Robert Peters attended school in a log house near his father's farm. Part of the time the school was held in the kitchen of his father's house. The schools in those days were subscription schools, educational advantages being very limited. Mr. Peters was mai'ried in August. 184S. to Mary E. Sweaiinger. who was born March -M, 18:>1. There have been born to them eleven chilnren. viz: Sarah Catharine, Isaac S., .John II.. [''ranklin, Susan J., Eliza J., Thomas J., Charles R., Alta lielle, William A. and Mary E.,all 1 ving except Franklin. Thomas, (^harles and .\lta : all are married except .lolm II. Mr. Peters was f irnierl v a democrat in pMitic.*, but voted for I>incoln for his second term and has voted the republican ticket ever since. In relip:ious matters he is very zealous. He has been for a number of years a consistent memher of the Chri>;tian church. Mr. Peters was born January (S, 1827, in Rush county, Indiana, and is in the sixty-fitth year of his a^'e. He has lived in St. Joseph for nearly sixty-two years and is known by aluiost every one in the eastern part of the county. He is very proud of his ruiiily and has ffood reason to be, as his children are anionj? the best and most thrifcy citizens of the community. "Uncle Hob," as he is familiarly called, has a reputation that any one niiyht envy. We have been over the township, are well accjuainted and we hear every nne referring? to Uncle Hob as one of the best men in the cdmiiy and he is honorably entitled to I his hijj^h opinion ot his ueiyhbors. He lives on the old farm near th(> thriving? town of St. Joseph with his wife and in a few years will, if spar, d, celebrate their ofolden anniversaiv. Here, surrounded by their children and ^rand-children, loved and respected by their neitjhbors he and his wife are pleasantly spending- their declininii- years and patiently waiting for the time when they shall be called to theii- home aci'o^s the river.

\\ as a memln'r of one of the first fainilie.s to settle in the ]ng grove and l>efore C'banipai<iii (H)unty was formed. Her father's name was Thomas Koland, born in Ppnn.sylvania. Her niother'.s name was Baile}', born in Maryland, but aftenvards removed to Maysville, Kentucky, where she was married to Mr, Koland. They came to tliis county, Avhich was then part of Vermilion, (jctobor, 1820, and was the third white famih' in the county. They first settled at the old salt works near Oakwood. Vermilion coiuit}- and in April, 1827, moved to the big grove and settled about 5 miles northeast of Urbana. Mrs. Moore was born in Mason county, Kentucky, February- 7, 1821, and came with her parents to this coiuity October, 1826. She attended school in the old log school house near the Brumley farm and was one of the scholars who were in the school house when they Ijai'red out A. Bruer, the teacher, and he went on top of the house, covered the chimney with clajj-boards, smoked the scholars out compelling theui to open the door. Mrs. Moore said when they first came the country was full of Indiaus and some settlers were massacred within 10 miles of them. They raised their own flax, also quite an amount of cotton and had usuall}' good luck with the cotton when it was not killed by the frost. She said, "My father, John W. Vance and a Mr. Prince staked out the town of Urbana. It was a cold, raw day and snowing some." In regard to the smoking out at the school house, she said, "I remember it well. There were there three Trickle boys. Mat., Eliza])eth, Mar}', Fovuit and Rod Busey, Jim Boyd, Jim Kirbj', the Rinehart boys, the Tnimen's, Jane Busey and Larkin Deer's girls, Jane and Francis.'' She said they used to have their log raisings, merry makings, ttc, but that she never attended but one dance aud that was at Robert Trickle's. She went to scliool first to Mr. Crane, then to John B. Thomas and last to A. Bruer. Mrs, Moore was married near Danville to John J. Scott in 1838, He died in 1854, She was mai-ried in March, 1850, to William I, Moore, a prominent mendiant of Danville. The wedding took place in Urbana. The following children were born to her b}- her first husband : T. W. Scott, who resides in Fairfield, Illinois ; Callie, married tc^ Wm. O. Corberly, and died in 1872 ; Janies R.Scott, living in the northwestern territoiy of the British possessions, and Charles G. Scott, who resides with his mother at Dauville. Mrs. Moore is a strong Methodist, having been a meml)er of that church for near fifty years. Her husband, Mr. Moore, dying several years ago. She is hving in Danville, having only her son Charles with her. She has recently liuilt a handsome residence and has plejity of this world's goods to satisfy' ever}' want. She is well known by the old settlers of both Vermilion and Champaign counties and respected by all who are acquainted with her.

Among the old settler.^ of the county few liave contriliuted more to improving the same or are better known tlian -lolin C. Kirkpatri'-k of Urhana. He was l)orn in Piqua county, Ohio, Octoljer 25. 1<S25. His father's name was.Iames Kirkpatrick, of Ross county, Ohio. He died in 1871. His mother's mime was .lane Porter, also of Ohio, who died in 1848. He came to Url)ana in 1849, and in October of that yeaimarried Mary C. Busey. second dau^iitei' ol'C'ol. Mat hew W. Busey and wife. Mr. Kirkpatrick jiurcliased land, part of which IS now occupied by tlie city of Cliampaign, and in August. 18r>(), havinir I)nilt a liousc he movcil into it. The land lias all lieen laid out into town lots, except a Idock which \v/is the residence of the family. Mr, Kirkjiatrirk received the main part <ii' his education in log school houses with greased paper windows. Although his opportunities in this direction were limited, he seems to have improved them and has a good practical education which has been finished by his battle with the world. His ideas on the topics of the day are common sense and his judgment on all subjects good. In polities he was first a Whig then a reimblican. Mr. and Mrs. Kirkpatrick are the parents of the following children ; Marion F., Albert James, Elizabeth, married J. R. Dilling, these live at May view : Hattie Belle, married Charles Barricklow, junior partner of J. C. Kirkpatrick & Co., Urbana ; Samuel A., residing near May view ; Dr. Charles S., was a prominent young physician who died about two years ago in the prime of manhood and his usefulness ; Jessie C. and Fannie, both reside at home. Mr. Kirkpatrick is justly proud of his children who are among the best citizens of the county. He has always been an active worker in religious matters, having been a member of the Methodist church since 1852. He is a strong worker in the temperance cause and has by precept and example exerted a wide influence in this county. He lived on a large farm near Mayview for many years, and assisted largely in building the Methodist church building at that place and served as trustee of the same tor many years. He built the first house in the present limits of Champaign city, before that town was laid out and before the Illinois Central road was built. He hauled the larger part of the lumber to build his house from beyond Covington, Indiana. He has made a business of stock raising and fanning an<l lias lieen very successful in both. He now has over 1,:^()0 acres of improved farm laml as good as can be found in the county, besides town property in Urbana and Champaign. He has a pleasant home in Urbana where he is en)j-a<red in business, but he especially enjoys taking his estimable wife and drivinjj: out t(j visit his children and grand-children, for which he says he is liviiiir. He is lii'^hly respectei 1)y all who know him as an honest, upright man ami citizen.

John .1. Hka. Mr. Kea was hnrn two miles west of Mahomet, 111.. October 11, 1852. His parents, John J. Kea and Sarah I*. (Henderson) Hea, were lioth born in Lewis county, Kentucky. They were married there and lived on what is there known as the Rea iiomestead, until they came to this county in the tall of 1849 and settled upon the farm on the Bloom ington road, where the subject of this sketch was born. He received a good common school education in the Mahomet and Farmer City Schools. He was married at Urbana, 1o Miss Minnie Kugate, of this citv. They have two children, Thurston Wavne. aged 8 and John Carlysle, aged 5 years. He clerked while a youth for T. M. Brown, for James M. (!iraham and for P. H. Scott at Mahomet, 111., and engaged for a short time in business lor himself. He taught school seven terms, and in the meantime was studying law and had an ambition to become a lawyer. He spent his evenings and spare moments in studying the books, until in March. 18711, he began t(^ read law with Somers (Sl Wright. Ht; was admitted to the bar June 5, 1880. The class then examined numbered 4(». and Mr. Rea was one of the three that were at the head. He iuimed lately formed a partnership with Judge J. VV. Sim, which existed for two and one-half years. He has since continued in the practice alone and with uniform success. He has one of the best libraries in the county and his practice is constantly growing in volume as well as in importance. When Mr. Cleveland was inaugurated president, the administration recognized his political labors and power by tendering him the position of chief of one of the principal divisions of the Second Auditor's office, at a salary of $2,000 and later the office of Federal Attorney, in Indian Territory, both of which poritions he declined, on ac- ' count of his growing practice and of his disire to succeed in his profession. Politically, Mr. Rea is a rock-rooted democrat and he is easily the leader of his party. He has been elected four times supervisor in a republican township, which sufficiently indicates his popularity among the people of all parties

As a lawyer Mr. Rea has exhibited marked ability and has already attained a wide reputation as an excellent judge of law and is considered one of the best speakers in the county.

Daxiel D. C.vxnon Was born in Shelby county. Ohio, March 10, 1837. His father's name was Richard M. Cannon, born in Ireland. He died in Ohio, at the advanced age of ninety-two. His mother's name was Mary Broderick, born in New Jersev; she died in Ohio in 1865. The subject of this sketch lived in Ohio, where he received a good common school education. In August.

1856, being then nineteen .years of agre, he left Ohio for the west and decided to locate in Urbana, which was then a in new countr}". The Illinois Central load had only been built through this county about two yeai'S previous and he saw splendid opportunities for the future. For several years he worked on a farm, then at the trade of a carpenter; then for several years he engaged in mercantile business. When the civil war broke out he was among the first to enlist, going out as a private in Company I. in the Second Illinois Cavalry and served three years. In l.S'xS he was united in marriage to Miss Mary E. Black, of Urbana. Two children were born to them, Ada F., who married G. W. Scott, a passenger conductor on the J. & S. E. railroad and resides at Eureka. Illinois, and Jennie E., who married James W. Braddock, a passenger engineer on *he C, C, C. ct I. railway and resides at Iniiianapolis, Indiana. Mv>. Cannon died in bSHI) and Ml. Cannon married Miss Aseneth Black in August, 1890, of Urbana, who is still living. He has been a member of the Presbyterian church of Urbana for over twenty - five years, having filled the office of deacon for many years. Politically, he has always been a republican casting his first vote with that party and for each candidate of that party ever since. After he returned from the army he was elected to the office of constable and has made an efficient .^fficer, filling that office with satisfaction to all concerned for eighteen years. He was appoinled to the office of deputy sheriff and has filled that responsible position for the past eight years and now holds that office under S. C. Fo.x, the present sheriif. His long experience as constable during which time he was more or less connected with the sheriflT's office, and his term of eight years as deputy makes him one of the most efficient officers in the county. He is thoroughly converant with all the duties of the office, is acquainted tlirougliout the entii'c county and a hirge part of central Illinois and is almost invaluable in his position. He has the reputation of being one ol" the best officers in this part of the state and has, during the twenty- six years of his offi(-i;il life ])roven himself to be possnsscd of more than ordinary executive ability and tlie right tii;m in the right place.

Prominent among the men who have developed and made St. Joseph township what is, is Malilon Glascock, who was born in Fauquire county, Virginia in 1815. He inherited all the sturd}" cjualities characteristic of the oldfashioned Virginian. His father was named Moses, a native of the same State. His mother, Rebecca Bishop, was also of old Virginia stock ; she died in 1875, Moses only living until 1829. The subject of this sketch removed to Ross I'ounty, Ohio, where, in 1845, he was united in marriage to Miss Jester, with whom he lived happily until her death, which took place in '1858. In the fall of 1854 he removed from Ohio to Illinois, stopping at Sidney until the next s})ring, when he moved to where he now resides on the state road, in St. Joseph township. In 18()1 he married Miss ^larv Gill, of Urbana, who died in 1801. In 1865 he was tigain married to Mrs. Mary Hankiu, who is still living. ^Ir. Glasscock has had eight children to help iuak(» his home happy, \iz. IJurr, who bves at home and has charge of the large farm ; Allnirt, wlio is dead ; Acpiilla, a well-to-do fanner, living in the vicinit}' ; William, who died in infancy ; these wen> children hv the first wifi'. Tlie r(»sult of the last marriage is Grant, .losse. Lida. and Alta, all at home.

old time whig, and east, his lirst vote for General Harrison, and at the last presidential election voted for General Benjamin Harrison, antl for every republii-an candidate between. He attended the great Harrison meeting in Columbus, Ohio, in 18iO, and went from Bainliridge in wagons to Chilleeothe and on a canal boat to Columbus. He has always been a strong partisan and a staunch friend of the old flag. His sons. Burr and Aquilla, were )x)th soldiers in the late war. In religious matters Mr. Glascock is a ]\[ethodist, having joined that denomination in earl}' youth. He has until late years been prominent in pii]:)lic mattm-s and represented his township on the Board of Supervisors for four years. Although advanced in years Mr. Glascock is hale and hearty, has a large and pleasant home on 540 acres of well-improved land, where, amid peace and plenty, he is enjoying life, loved and respected by all who know him.

Among the l)usiness men of Champaign no one stands higher for moral worth and strict l)usiness integrity than the subject of this sketch. He was born in Hanover. Chautauqua county, Xew York, June 8, 1831. His father's name was El)onezer Sabin, l)orn in Jamaica. Windom county, Vermont. His mothtM*s name was

Jerusha Gage, of same state, and from whom Calvin J. inherited many of the qualities which have made him successful in social as well as business life. His parents not being jjossessed of an overabundance of the goods of this world, the education of Mr. Sabin depended in a great measure upon himself, so at the age of 1(5 we find him working during the day and studying at night. In this way he secured a fair education which was in every way practical. He early learned the trade of a machinist, which has been of great service to him in his biisiness. His special liking was railroading. He went to Galena, Oct. 29, 1854 and, as engineer, took in the first passenger train from Galena to Dunleith. He followed this occupation until 1866, coming to West Urbana, now Champaign, and for several years was passenger engineer on the Illinois Central. On quitting the road, he engaged in the agricultural implement business with Mr. Angle as Angle & Sa]:)in. He finally succeeded to the business, and has since Jan. 1, 1877, been conducting it by himself. He has the reputation of having the most complete stock of goods in Central Illinois. His large trade and wide reputation would seem to bear us out in this statement. December 13, 1855, he was united in marriage to Miss Hannah E. Whitcomb, of Kansom, Mich. There has been born to them Irwin C, who is doing a prosperous imjalement business in Farmer City ; Elmer C and Frank C, firemen on the Illinois Central ; Irle C, a clerk in the trainmaster's office of the I. C. R. R. at Cliampaign ; R03' C. and Nellie I., at home. In politics Mr. Sabin is and always has been a repulilican. He does not interest himself in public matters very much, having his hands full of his own business, ^et is an alderman and finds time to look after the interests of his constituents in matters pertaining to the city and its growth. His 3'ears of experience and practical ideas of lousiness, make him a valued citizen and no one occupies a higher position in the community than he.

Is a son of one of the oldest families of this county and who came here before the county Avas organized, and while Chicago was yet in Vermilion county, which then occupied almost the east half of the State. The subject of this sketch was born November 16, 1835, in what is now known as Somer township. His father's name was Ellis Stanley, who came from North Carolina. His mother's name was Drusilla Busey, daughter of Mat. E. Busey, who came from Kentucky to this county in 1829. and settled near Urbana. They were among the first settlers and did much towards improving the country. The subject of this sketch attended school in the old logschool house on M. E. Busey's farm, also later attended school in Urbana. He hunted deer on the present location of Champaign long before a hou.se was built there. He assisted in planting many trees which now make a forest. He assisted in breaking up the viryin ijrairie, and from a wild township. Mr. Stamey was married to Mary T. Broshar in 1871. and three children have been born to them, viz : Frank, born December <3, 1875 ; Belle, liorn November 1, 1878 ; Daisy, born May 11, 1882. In politics Mr. Stamey IS and has always been a republican. He has taken quite an interest in public matters and has represented Hensley township on the Board of Supervisors, also served several terms as Highway Commissioner. He has also engaged in business, but has given his attention mainly to farming and dealing in real-estate in which, on account of his general knowledge of the county and excellent judgment, he has been quite successful and now owns 825 acres of well improved land in this county and about the same number of acres in other states. He resides at 103 Prospect avenue. Champaign, where he has a pleasant home. He is in the prime of manhood, surrounded with a fine family and consequently f'ujoys the blessings of life.

live upon, there has grown iq) beau tiful, well improved farms with fine groves and orchards, and thi' wild land is the most productive in the world. Mr. Stamey was married to .Miss Ida (). Gray at Kantoul. March 28, 18()5. she died in January, 1872, leaving one son. William, born January 19, I8B8. and is now farming in Condil county, Oliio. He was the son of Westley Sniitli. of near Norfolk, Virginia.and liliza (Cisna) Smith.of Pennsylvania. His grandfather foinierly owned the land or foi'ty acres of the same, on which Harrisbmg. Pennsylvania, is now built. T'he ])arents with Joshua came to this comity in Vlari'h. IS42 and settleil on the SanyarioNEELis OF (IIami'ai<;n county.

mon River, near the farm of Phil Seymour. Here the subject of this sketch was raised attending a subscription school occasionally, until he was old enough to work for himself when he worked in the summer and went to school through the winter. He afterwards learned the trade of blacksmithing but preferred farming, which he followed successfully. March 0, 18fi0, he was iniited in marriage to Miss Martha Dickson, of near Mahomet. Three children have been born to them, viz. : Eliza Jane, married to Albert Wright, living near Mahomet; Luella Kate, who died when young, and Clara Belle, who married O. M. Brown, living in Piatt county. He has been a member of the Methodist church since 1858. In politics he has always been a straight republican and takes a deep interest in such matters. He has served as assessor for two years and acceptabl}'^ filled the office of school director for the past twentA' years. April 8, 1862, he enlisted in Company D., 25 Regiment of Illinois Infantry. He was hurt in Jiuie 1862, and in October 1862, was discharged on account of his injuries. In the early days he haided grain to Park's mill in Urbaua, and passed over the present site of Champaign when it was wild uncultivated land, and when there was not a house between Urbana and Sangamon. Socially Mr. Smith has a wide acquaintance and man}' warm friends. He is a member of Mansfield Lodge, No. 773, A. F. and A. M., Urbana Chapter, No. 80, R. A. M., and Urbana Commandery, No. 16, Knights Templars. He is also a member of E. Scott Post, Grand Army of the Republic, at Mahomet. In all of the societies he takes a livel}' interest. He has a farm of 110 acres well improved, large enough to occup}'^ all his time and affords him a comfortable living. He gives his attention to stock raising in which he is veiy successful. Mr. Smith is a good citizen and neighbor, attends to his own business and enjoys the respect of the entire commiinity.

Was born October 28, 183o, in Ohio. His' parents were Georire and Lydia (Layman) Baltzell, of Oliio. The great grandfather of Simon came from Germany and in the early days settled in Kentucky. They crossed the Ohio on a raft. It is claimed that the great grandfather was the first white man to set foot on Kentucky soil. On the site where (Cincinnati now stands he built a cabin and there lived and died. The grandmother of the subject of this sketeli was chased by Ihe Indians so close that she jumped into the Ohio river and swam down some two miles to a settlement. General Jackson was then in command of some troops. He soon learned her story, after she had recovered sufficiently to tell it, and at once pursued the Indians. The father and mother of the subject of this sketch weie both bom in Hamilton county, Ohio. The father died in Oglaze county, Ohio, in 1885. The mother remained a widow and raised the family of seven children. She sheared her sheep, carded and spun the wool, also raised flax and wove and made the clothing- for the family. She also made all the shoes for the family and supported them until her boys grew large enough to help her. She removed with her family to Champaign county in the fdl of 1856, and settled on a farm six miles southeast of Urbana, adjoining the farm of J. S. Powell, where she died in 1863, and her remains rest in Mt. Hope cemetery. Few women were more devoted or made more sacrifices for their children than she. The subject of this sketch enlisted in the late war September 28, 1861, in Company I. 10th Illinois Cavalry as a private. He went throuf?h the several lines of promotion and was first lieutenant when he was mustered out at Springfield, January «), 18G(). The old tenth cavalry took part in all the principal battles and skirmishes west of the Mississippi river. Mr. Baltzell was married January 1, 1868, to Viola M. Powell, oldest daugrhter of J. S. Powell. One child has been born to them, Estelle F., who is at home. Mr. Baltzell was a blacksmith in Trbana previous to the war and a member of the firm of Baltzell & Sperry. He has been a resident of this vicinity since 185G, with exception of the time he was in the army and in 1859 when he took the Pike's Peak fever. In 1868 he removed west of Champaign where he purchased a good farm, has the same well improved and enjoys life. He is a good citizen and is honored and respected in the entire community.

followed that bu iness there and at Milan and Cleveland, Ohio, becoming quite proficient in ttie art. Often when a craft had been completed, he shipped as one of the sailors to man her, and thus became something of a seaman.

He received a good common school education and attended Baldwin Institute at Berea. 0.. for one year. He married Eunice M. Mead, a farmer's daughter, who was educated in the common schools and at Oberlin College. Five children were born to them of whom only one is now living, Nellie, wife of Rev. C. B. Taylor, formerly of this citv, now located at Rantoul as pastor of the M. E. church. Their son, Clarence C. died only a few weeks ago. and is sadly mourned by the whole community.

Mr. Sheldon came to this county on May 11. 18r)3, he having taught school the previous winter near Periysville. Ind.. footing it all the way and carrying all he possessed on earth, which consisted of a S'^cond suit of clothes, a 40-acre land warrant and $60 in cash. With the cash and warrant lie entered 40 acres of land three miles south of where Champaign now stands. The same fall he sold it for $-") per acre. He sought and found eniployinent at once with the engineering corps in the construction of the I. C. R. R., then being built. He received one or two contracts in it>i construction, nut of which he made some money, which he saved until he got enough to purchase a home for himself and wife, which he had married as before stated. In 185.") he entered the law office ol W. N. Coleras student and was admitted to the bar at the fall term. Abraham Lincoln, then practicing in this court, being the committee appointed to examine him. In the fall of 186i he formed a partnership with Frank (4. Jaciues, then and now of Urbana. which was very successful from a financial point of view, and was continued until lS(it)wheii Mi-. S. retired taking the real estate branch of the business, to which ho had given special attention. In this lie was entirely succ(>ssl'ul. Iiivestinir for others and occasionally lor himself, he has succeeded in iiecoming tlit; owner of over a thousand acres of well-improved land in this county, free from incmiibrance. He was elected to the Legislature in 1^<7(» and served in the 27th " General Assembly, being the lirsf ses- -~ion aft(>r 11iea(lopti(m of the new const itution of 1.S7<>. In 1.S72 he was elected as Senator finiii this, 'he district and served lour years. l)urin«j: this time he was succes.^ful in pretting the appropriation for the main and mechanifal buildingsof the Fniversity of Illinois. His first vote was tor Zachariah Taylor and he was in the republican party when it was fo)'nied. He remained a republienn until ls88. when he voted for Clinton l\. Fi>k. the Prohibition candidate for President. He was the prohibition candidate for congress in the l.")th district in 1888.

Mr. Sheldon has long been a consistent and prominent member of the M. E. church. He is a liljeral contributor to its treasury and lives uf) toitsteachings in a way that causes all to regard him as truly a christian gentleman.

EinviN .Ti'STix Udkll. The subject of this sketch is the foui-fh son and eighth child of a family of si.x sons and four daughters. His father, (rardiner Udell, was a thrifty farmer, owning and cultivatinir a small farm in the imvn of We>terloo, Albany counlv. New York, where Edwin was born October 2:?, 18;W. He attended the district school and assisted his father on tlie farm until he was seventeen, when he came to Hlinois in company witli an elder brother, Calvin (i. Udell. After lemaining a few months near Princeton. Ibireau county, they loi.-ated on a farm (raw prairie) seven miles northeast of Pontiac, Ijivingston county. p{ere he had the usual experiences of settlers, in the unbroken prairie when neighbors were far away. Getting lost at night with an ox team in charge, encountering fierce blizzards, and being chased by starving prairie wolves, are among his early recollect ons. For about eight years he taught school in Livingston, Grundy and Marshall counties, and in 1864 removed to Rantoul where he has since resided. He was, upon ' is arrival, employed as manager of the Hlinois Central telegraph olfice at Rantoul, and served in that capacity until Sept. 1, 1890. just 20 years. In 186') he was appointed agentof the American Express Co., which position he still holds. He has for many years done a thriving Ijusiness as real-estate and collection agent. He was married October 4, 1865. to Helen Ostran 'er, near Ottawa. III. Mrs. Udell still lives and has lieen and still is an active worker in the M. E. church and in the temperance cause. She is also a member of the board of education. Mr. Udell, though a probationary member of the M. E. church, is rather inclined to Unitarianism or Universalism. The children of the marriage are Rudolph S., telegraph operator at Makanda, 111. : Eugene V., who is assistant railroad agent and telegraph operator at Assumption, 111. ; Bertram C, a lad of 18; the five-year old twin boys, John L. and Paul L., and a bright little twoyear old girl, Ruth. They lost a boy and a girl in infancy and a cherished daughter, Etta Minerva, was taken from them in 1881 in her fifteenth year. He is a straight republican in "polities and is prominent in the councils of his party. He has held the local offices of township collector, village trustee, village clerk and treasui-er, and has served 12 years on the school l)oard. In 1880, President Hayes appointed him supervisor of the fifth census district of Illinois, composed of 14 counties and 233 enumeration districts. This work was faithfully done, as Mr. Udell does everything entrusted to Ills hands. He has been town -hip treasurer for several years, and last April was elected justice of the peace to succeed Daniel Steele, decea.sed. Mr. Udell has good literary abilities. He has v.'ritten a great deal for newspapers and masrazines. He has good poetic imagination and has written (juite a number of real poetic gems. Such puldications as Potter's Magazine. Hoi?ton Pilot. Youth's Companion and Chicagro Tribune have published many ot bis poenis. Among the many good poems he has written we mention those which have attracted the most marked attention, to-wit : "The Clnck upon the Shelf," "Erin. Why Thy Tears," "December," "For a Son"s Album" and "Days Agone.''

Mr. Udell has lived for more than a quarter of a century among our people and he holds to-day the high regard of all good people who know him. Public spirited, pu-hing and reliable, he has been prominent in all departments of social and business life in the communitv in which he resides.

To write a history of this man who. for rver (57 years has been a resident of Choinpaiyn county, is to write a bist.ciy ol tbf county. Such wo cannot here undertake, but must (!ontont ourselves with a biography, briefly sketching the incidents of a career which spans iiKii-e that! three-fourths oi' our national life and whose residence here anti-dates the county "s existence as a <()unty by nearly ten years. The name is pi'obably of German oi'igin and the family descended from the stock of that ppople wliicli early in tlie last centui-y tnok posses>i(Hi of the eastern centi-al counties of Hennsvlvania. an<l whose jiresencc there is attested even now by the thrift and well-earned wealth of the "I'ciuisylvMnia Dulcliniai)."" Henry Siidoiu>. Iiom in 17S:J. and Maiy Titus, u.itis cs of tliMl -late, were fhfv parents