Coles County, Illinois - The whole text, 1879 (part 21 of 21)

ISAAC PERISHO, farmer and stockraiser ; P. 0. Charleston ; the subject of this sketch was born in Monroe Co., Ind., May 2, 1818; he married Miss Sarah Zimerley Jan. 9, 1838 ; she was born in Washington Co., Va., Oct. 30, 1818, and died Dec. 25, 1842 ; they had three children, one living, viz., Jacob W. ; his second wife was Miss Leoina Purlee ; they were married June 27, 1843 ; she was born in Washington Co., Ind., July 27, 1818, and died Oct. 15, 1844; they had one child, viz., Hiram ; his present wife was Mrs. Wells, formerly Miss Rosanna M. O'Hair; they were married June 12, 1845 ; she was born in Morgan, now Wolfe Co., Ky., June 9, 1811; they had five children, four living, viz., Emily J., John E., Mary E. and Rosanna S. The present Mrs. Perisho had six children by a former marriage ; two are living, viz., William W. Wells and Lucinda F. Wells. He lived in Indiana seven years, when, with his parents, he moved to Illinois, and settled in Grand View Tp., of Edgar Co., and engaged in farming ; this was in 1825 ; he lived with his parents until 1838, when he moved to a farm near by, where he lived until 1840, when he went to Jasper Co., HI., and improved a farm, remaining three years ; he then returned to Edgar Co. and engaged in farming, in what is now known as Sims Tp. ; he remained there until 1855, when he came to Coles Co., and settled on his present place. He is no office-seeker, his only office being connected with the school and road. He has owned about 400 acres in this county, but, having divided a large portion among his children, he retains but 160 acres as a competency for himself and wife. His parents, Joseph and Mrs. Barbara Zink Perisho, were natives of North Carolina and Virginia ; they were married in Washington Co., Ind., and settled in Edgar Co., 111., in 1825, where they died April 23, 1838, and Aug. 4, 1872, respectively.

GRANVILLE F. RAPER, farmer; P. 0. Areola ; is a native of Owen Co., Ind., where he was born Jan. 28, 1836. He married Miss Mary H. Roberts Aug. 5, 1855 ; she was born in Greene Co., Ind., Sept. 13, 1832 ; they hi.d nine children, six living, viz., James A., California J., Laura S., William 0., Albert H. and Granville S. He lived twenty-one years in Indiana, when he moved to Hancock Co., 111., and engaged in farming; remaining there three years, he returned to his old home in Indiana and lived there two years ; he then came to Illinois and settled in Douglas Co., near Tuscola, where he remained three years ; he then came to Coles Co. and settled in Humbolt Tp., and engaged in farming, which he continued for four years, when he moved to the village of Milton, now Humbolt, and engaged in the grocery business, remaining one year ; he then came to Seven Hickory and settled on a farm near the plankroad, where he lived one year ; he then came to his present place, and has lived here since ; he owns 160 acres, which he has earned entirely by his own labor and management. His parents were Berry and Mrs. Mary Evans Raper ; they were natives of Indiana and Kentucky ; they were married in Indiana, where his father died Jan. 20, 1837; his mother married Mr. Thomas Evans, who has since died ; she is now living in Owen Co., Ind.

LEVI ROSEBROUGH, farm and stock ; P. 0. Charleston ; the subject of this sketch was born in Warren Co., Ind., April 3, 1832. He married Miss Frances Fisher Sept. 5, 1852 ; she was born in Ross Co., Ohio, Feb. 2, 1832 ; they had eight children, seven living, viz., William L, James B., Albert, Sarah E., Rhoda M., Eva and Eli. He lived in Indiana until he was 12 years of age, when, with his parents, he came to Illinois and settled in Coles Co., near his present place - this was in 1843 - where he lived until he was 19; he then worked by the month until 1852, when, on being married, he rented his father's place and farmed the same one year. In 1853, leaving his wife here, he went to California, going the overland route by oxen - object, mining - remaining two years ; he met with fair success ; in 1855, he returned via Panama and New York, to this county, renting a farm and farming the same until 1859, when be bought sixty acres, being a part of his present place; in 1867, he built his present residence, and has lived here since. In September, 1861, he enlisted in the 5th I. V. C, and was in service over three years ; was in the battles of Vicksburg. Meridien, Jackson, and many minor engagements. He owns 120 acres in this township, which he has earned by his own labor and management. His parents, John and Nancy White Rosebrough, were natives of Ohio ; they were married there and moved to Indiana, where she died about 1842 ; he then married Miss Zemrudia Stewart, who was a native of Illinois ; they came to this county in 1843, where he died in 1856; Mrs. Rosebrough married again, and is now living in Kansas.

J. SPRINGER, farmer; P. 0. Charleston. The subject of this sketch was born on the line between Fayette and Jessamine Counties, Ky., Feb. 13, 1808 ; he married Miss Lucy A. Pay ton on Easter Sunday, 1838 ; she was born in Fayette Co., Ky., Sept., 7, 1814. They had six children, three living, viz., Angeline, Nannie J. and Mary M. He lived in Kentucky twenty-one years ; he then went to Missouri and settled in Clay Co., where he engaged at his trade of wagon making, and remained seven or eight years; he then returned to Kentucky and followed his trade about twelve years, when he came to Illinois and followed his trade in Edgar Co., remaining four years. He then came to Coles Co. and engaged in the stock business with Mr. Peyton, in Morgan Tp., remaining four years ; he then came to his present place, where the partnership was continued four years longer. In 1871, he was elected Justice of the Peace, and served four years ; he has been Commissioner of Highways two terms ; he has divided considerable land among his children, and retains a competency for himself and wife ; his children are all married and living in sight.

LILBURN SWINFORD, farm and stock ; P. 0. Charleston ; was born in Harrison Co., Ky., Jan. 31, 1808; he married Miss Frances Hendricks in September, 1829 ; she was born in Pendleton Co., Ky., Dec. 19, 1809. They had eleven childi'en, eight living, viz., William H., Martha A., Mary E., Julia A., Lucy, Louisa, Josephine and Benjamin F. He lived in Kentucky until 1839, when he moved to Indiana and settled near Greencastle, where he remained until 1847 ; he then moved to Illinois and settled near Ashmore, in Coles Co., and in 1865 he came to his present place ; he owns 200 acres in this county, which he has earned by his own labor and management. His parents, James and Sarah Adams Swinford, were natives of South Carolina and Virginia ; they were married in Kentucky ; both have died, she in Kentucky, he in Indiana. JAMES WHEATLEY, farmer and stock-raiser ; P. 0. Hinesboro ; the subject of this sketch was born in Charleston, Clarke Co., Ind., Aug. 9, 1826 ; he married Miss Mary E. Work Jan. 10, 1850 ; she was born in Clarke Co., Ind., Dec. 20, 1831 ; they had six children, five living, viz., Junius, Dessie, Carlos, Lucien and Ozeta ; he lived in Indiana about eight years, when, with his father, he went to Kentucky and lived in Lexington and Harrodsburg until his 18th year, when he returned to his birthplace in Indiana and engaged in farming until he was married ; after his marriage, he removed to Southern Kentucky, and, in April, 18^3, to Coles Co., and settled the farm on which he now resides ; his parents, Walter and Catharine (Beggs) Wheatley, were natives of Maryland and Virginia; they were married in Clarke Co., Ind. ; he was born July 12, 1791 ; in 1836, he went to Harrodsburg, and was appointed Postmaster of the place in 1843, which office he held until 1861, since which time he has not engaged in any business ; he is now living with a son in West Virginia ; his wife's parents, John and Hannah (Thomas) Beggs, were natives of Augusta and Rockingham Cos., Va., and were born in January, 1766, and November, 1764, respectively ; they were married in 1788, and moved to Kentucky in 1792 or 1793, and to Clarke Co., Ind., in 1799, and died on the farm which they settled, in April, 1845, and May, 1853, respectively; of their nine children two survive, viz., Mary Stilwell (of Jackson Co., Ind.) and Ruth Cole (of Douglas Co., 111.) The present Mrs. Wheatley's parents, Samuel and Elizabeth (Henley) Work, were natives of Pennsylvania and North Carolina ; he emigrated to Bear Grass, Ky., where his father died; the care of the family then fell to him, and they moved to Clarke Co., Ind., and engaged in farming, where he died on a form adjoining the old homestead ; his wife's parents, Jesse and Catharine Henley, were natives of North Carolina, where he had been a slaveholder, having some forty-odd

NELSON W. AMES, farmer and stock -raiser ; P. 0. Mattoon ; one of the most prominent settlers ; was born in Wayne Co., Penn., Feb. 9, 1817; h^ is the son of Mr. Joseph Ames, now 'deceased, who was born in Connecticut, and was one of the early settlers of Pennsylvania, where he married Miss Gertrude Schenck, and where Mr. N. W. Ames, the subject of this sketch, was born. He was married Jan. 9, 1840, to Miss Nancy Hoalley, who was fborn in Pennsylvania May 6, 1818, and who died Oct. 3, 1847. Mr. Ames removed from his native State to New Jersey, where he remained several years. On April 12, 1849, he was married again, to Miss Susan A. Cramer, who was born in New Jersey June 2, 1 830 ; they have seven children, viz., Oliver, George, Rutser, Newton, Louisa, Sarah and John. Mr. Ames came to this State and settled in Coles Co. in 1857 ; the farm which he owns, and upon which he now resides, he purchased from the Railroad Co. in the same year ; it consists of 212 acres, valued at $8,500. George, the second teer in

GEORGE BE ATT Y, farmer and stock-raiser; P. 0. Mattoon"; was born in the West Riding of Yorkshire, England, April 6, 1810 ; came to the United States in 1830, to this State, and settled in Coles Co. in 1865. He was married April 13, 1834, to Miss Anne Clegg, now deceased; she was born in Derbyshire, England, October, 1812, and died Jan. 15, 1873; Elizabeth is the only child they have had. The farm of Mr. Beatty consists of eighty acres, valued at $3,000.

A. J. BIGELOW, farmer and stockraiser ; P. 0. Fuller's Point ; one of the early settlers ; was born in Massachusetts Oct. 10, 1829 ; came to this State in 1852, and settled in Edgar Co.; he removed to Coles Co. in 1852, where he has since resided ; his farm consists of 254 acres, valued at $7,000. He was married to Miss Ada Green, who was born in Massachusetts ; they have two children - Levi and Charley E. Since his residence in the township, he has held the office of Supervisor one year and School Director ten years. He was a participant in the late war, having enlisted in the 79th I. V. I.; after volunteering, he was commissioned Second Lieutenant, and later was promoted to First Lieutenant, and as such served faithfully for several months, when he was proinoted to Captain ; he served in the war about three years, and was discharged with honor at its close.

J. A. BROTHERTON, farmer and stock-raiser ; P. 0. Mattoon ; was born in Indiana Nov. 12, 1841 ; came to this State and settled in Coles Co. in 1860 ; his farm consists of eighty acres, valued at $2,400. He was married to Miss Catharine Earls, who was born in Illinois ; they have seven children, viz., Sarah, Delia, William M., Lawrence, Lewis, Eva and Robert. Since Mr. B.'s residence in the township, he has held the office of School Director three years.

THOMAS FURNESS, farmer and stock-raiser ; P. 0. Fuller's Point ; one of the early settlers ; was born in Pickaway Co., Ohio, Feb. 17. 1825 ; came to this State and settled in Coles Co. in 1856, and with the exception of five years' residence in Moultrie Co., his home has been in Coles Co. ; his farm, which is located in both counties, consists of 240 acres, valued at $7,200. He was married Dec. 25, 1848, to Miss Mary Kepler, who was born in Pickaway Co., Ohio, Feb. 9, 1829; they have ten children, seven of whom are living, viz., Louisa, Francis and Johnny, deceased ; Theodore, James, Cornelia, Willie, Laura, Georgie, and Walter.

field Co., Ohio, Jan. 11, 1826; came to this State with his father's family, and settled in Moultrie Co. in 18-17, and in 1879, he removed to Coles Co., and settled in North Okaw Tp. ; his farm consists of 410^ acres, valued at $8,000. He was married to Miss Pheba Staley, who was born in White Co., 111. ; they have six children, viz., Alvaretta, Greorge W., Oily, Melvin, Emma and Pheba L. During Mr. Henton's residence in Moultrie Co., he has held the offices of Township Supervisor and School Trustee, and Director, etc., seven years.

JAMES M. HUNT, retired farmer; P. 0. Cook's Mills ; was born in Indiana Jan. 16, 1840 ; his father, James Hunt, now deceased, was one of the early settlers of that State ; they moved to Illinois and settled in Coles Co. in 1868 ; Mr. Hunt has followed the pursuits of a farmer and stock-raiser from boyhood ; he enlisted in the 83d Ind. V. I.; served nearly three years, and was discharged at the close of the war ; at the battle of Dallas he was wounded, the eflfects of which now compel him to retire from business. He was married to Miss Rachel R. Janes April 13, 1875, who was born in Illinois. Oct. 17. 1857.

ALEXANDER HITCH, farmer and stock-raiser; P. 0. Cook's Mills; one of the early settlers ; was born in Louisville, Ky., Jan. 9, 1827 ; moved to Ohio with his parents when he was 1 year old ; lie was raised there, in Ross Co., and in 1850 he came from Ohio to this State and settled in Coles Co. He was married May 10, 1855, to Miss Permelia Ellis, who was born in Kentucky Oct. 13, 1833 ; they have had four children, three of whom are living, viz., Belle, Sarah L. and Melissa E. ; deceased, Francis Marion. The farm of Mr. Hitch consists of 200 acres, valued at | $5,000 ; since Mr. Hitch's residence in the township he has held office of School Director three years. Of the firm he now owns, eighty acres of it he purchased from the R. R. Co. in 1862 ; the balance, | which consists of 120 acres, he has since purchased, the entire amount of which he has made by his own labor and management. Since 1860 he been a member of the Missionary Baptist Association, and in 1863 he was ordained Deacon in that denomination.

JAMES HAMILTON, farmer and stock-raiser ; P. 0. Cook's Mills ; one of the early settlers ; was born in Ohio, May 1, 1826 ; came to this State in 1852, and settled in Coles Co. in the same year. He was married Nov. 16, 1853, to Miss M. L. Hoskins, who was born in Illinois, July 12, 1831 ; they have seven children, viz., John R., William H., James L. (twins), David W., Albert G., Samuel L. and Margaret I. Their farm consists of 108 acres, valued at $3,500. Since Mr. Hamilton's residence in the township he has held the office of Justice of the Peace three years and on the Board of Commissioners six years ; he was also a participant in the late war, he having enlisted in the 130th I. Y . I., served about eight months, and was discharged with honor on account of disabilities.

3IRS. ELLEN HOOTS, farming and stock-raising ; P. 0. Cook's Mills ; one of the natives of Illinois ; was born in Clark Co., July 4, 1845. She is the widow of the late Francis M. Hoots ; they were married Nov. 21, 1861 ; they have had ten children, eight of whom are living, viz., Edwin, Wm. A., Linea M., Albia, Bertie N., Arthur A., Nora Eva, and Francis M. ; deceased, Albert B. and Rosa. The farm of Mrs. Hoots is principally managed by herself and her children ; it contains 316] acres, valued at $9,500.

DUDLEY HOPPER, farmer; P. 0. Mattoon ; one of the first settlers of Coles Co.; was born in Knox Co., Ky., Aug. 18, 1826 ; came to this State with his father's family in 1837, when he was but a boy. He was married to Miss Jane Dixon, now deceased ; they have had four children, viz., Felitha, George, Harvey and Matilda. Mr. Hopper was married the second time to Miss Margaret Easter. His farm consists of 330 acres, valued at $9,900; since his residence in the township, he has held the office of Commissioner three years. He was a participant in the Mexican war, where he served eighteen months. His land, on which he now resides, was partially entered by himself from the Government.

HENRY D. JENKINS, M. D., Areola ; one of the early settlers ; was born in Bourbon Co., Ky., Dec. 30, 1822; came to this State and settled in what was then Coles Co. in 1855 ; his firm, being now located in Douglas Co., where he first settled, and which was at the time of his settlement all Coles Co., consists of 310 acres. The Doctor is a graduate of the Transylvania University, located at Lexington, Ky.; since his residence in this county, he has practiced his profession as physician but very little ; his pursuits have been that of a farmer and stock-raiser, which seems to be his natural proclivity. In 1866, he married Miss Mary F. Blackwell, who was born in North Carolina Dec. 26, 184:1 ; they have two children, viz., John B. and Elisa D.

WILLIAM JOHNSON, farmer and stock-raiser; P. 0. Cook's Mills; one of the early settlers ; was born March 22, 1822 ; came to this State in 1850, and to this county and settled in North Okaw Tp. in 1857. He was married to Miss Mary J. Miller, who was born July 22, 1834 ; they have four children, viz., Kobert M., Anna A., Sarah J. and Franklin. The farm of Mr. Johnson consists of 240 acres, valued at $7,000. Since his residence in the township he has held the office of School Trustee and Director several year.-^.

A. KITCHENS, farmer and stockraiser ; P. 0. Cook's Mills ; one of the natives of Illinois ; was born in Clark Co., Jan. 23, 1843 ; he is the son of Eli E. Kitchens, deceased, who was one of the early settlers of the State. His farm consists of 100 acres, valued at 82,000. He was married to Miss Nancy E. Hoskins, now deceased ; they have had two children, viz., Maria E. and Susan L.

McCAGHA PHILLIPS, farmer ; P. 0. Fuller's Point; one of the natives of Illinois; was born in Moultrie Co., Jan. 7, 1856 ; he is the son of Mr. Calvin Phillips, of Mattoon Tp., who is one of the early settlers of Coles Co. ; his farm consists of 136 acres, valued at $4,500. He was married June 10, 1877, to Mi.ss Mary A. Gilmer, who was born in Russell Co., Va., April 27, 1856 ; Leon is their only child.

MARTIN PRICE, farmer; P. O. Cook's Mills; one of the early settlers; was born in Alabama March 4, 1827 ; came to this State in 1830, to Coles Co. in 1842, and settled in North Okaw. He was married Feb. 15, 1849 to Miss Mary J. Hoskins, who was born in Illinois Jan. 7, 1830; they have ten children, viz..

Mary Ann, Margaret M., Martha J., Lucinda D., Joseph A., Nancy M.,.Lowery M., Ruth, Belle, William E. and James F. Since Mr. Price's residence in the township he has held the office of Commissioner of Highways four years, School Director twenty years, and is at present Supervisor, this being his fourth term in that office. His farm consists of sixty acres, valued at $2,000.

THOMAS SENTENEY, farmer and stock-raiser ; P. O. Cook's Mills ; one of the early settlers of the county, was born in Kentucky May 16, 1819 ; came to this State in 1842, Coles Co. in 1853, and settled in North Okaw Tp. ; his farm consists of 104 acres, valued at $3,000, and since his residence in the township he has held the office of Assessor one term, School Trustee and Director twelve years. He was married to Miss Anne Flemming, who was born in Indiana ; they have had seven children, viz., John T., Sarah, Mark, James L., Mary J., Samuel A. and Emma.

THOMAS SMITH, farmer and stockraiser ; P. 0. Mattoon ; was born in Coles Co , 111., Oct. 19. 1853; he is the son of Mr. W. H. Smith, deceased, and Mary A. Smith, deceased, who was formerly Miss Mary A. Osborn. The estate being unsettled, he is one of seven heirs to the homestead ; it contains 680 acres, valued at $20,400 ; the balance of the heirs, who are brothers and sisters of Mr. Smith, are Isabel, Martha, Delphine, Alice, Willis and Joseph.

JOHN TURNER, farmer and stockraiser ; P. 0. Fuller's Point ; one of the first settlers and pioneers, was born in Virginia Dec. 16, 1812; came to this State and settled in Coles Co. in 1830; his first settlement was in what is now the township of Paradise ; he cannot tell now that the township at that time had a name, and through it there was no mail-route ; in 1835, he removed to North Okaw ; this section of country was at that time all called Okaw ; it derives its name from the two streams running through it ; Mr. Turner is now the oldest living settler in the township. He was married to Miss Elsie J. Robison ; they have four children, viz., Mary J., John W., Francis M. and Walter W.; he was previously married to Miss Matilda F. Simms, now deceased; they have had one child, viz., Rebecca J. The farm of Mr. Turner consists of ninety-two acres, valued at $2,000 ; since his residence in the township, he has held the offices of Assessor, Supervisor and Col-

WILLIAM WRIGHTSELL, farmer; P. 0. Turner's Point ; was born in Jefferson Co., Tenn., Oct. 9, 1811; came to this State and settled in Coles Co., in 1856. He was married to Miss Permelia White Oct. 31, 184'4; she was born in Jefferson Co., Tenn., Nov. 15, 1825 ; they have four children, viz., Sarah J., James M., Louisa E., and Margaret Ann. The farm of Mr. Wrightsell consists of sixty acres valued at $1,800. He was a participant in the Black Hawk war, and is quite an early settler in the western part of Coles Co.

JOHN WILSON, farmer, and Constable for Coles Co ; P. 0. Cook's Millss ; was born in Grermany, March 8, 1840; came to the United States in 1857, and to ! this State in 1865 and to Coles Co. in '

1871. He was married to Miss Sarah Ann Prince, who was born in Indiana Jan. 19, 1848 ; they have two children deceased, viz., Mary C. and Louisa. Mr. Wilson has served a term in the United States Regular Army ; he enlisted from New York City in Co. D, in 1861 ; he served all through the late rebellion, and at its close was discharged with honor.

JAMES P. WHITE, farmer and stockraiser ; P. 0. Mattoon ; was born in Tennessee, March 5, 1841 ; came to this State in 1856, and to Coles Co., and settled in North Okaw Tp. in 1 858 ; his farm consists of forty-nine and a third acres, valued at ^1,500. He was married Nov. 23, 1865, to Miss Mary J. Wade, who was born in Coles Co., 111., June 4, 1847; they have had six children, five of whom are living, viz., Mary A., Nancy E., EfFa N., Minnie and James E. ; deceased, Jessie. Since Mr. White's residence in the township, he has held the office of School Director six years.

HENRY E. ALEXANDER, farmer ; P. 0. Paradise ; is the son of Ebenezer and Dorcas Alexander ; was born in Tennessee, Obion Co., Sept. 2, 1827 ; moved with his parents to Coles Co. Dec. 20, 1828. Is the owner of 210 acres of land valued at or near $8,000 ; School Director two or three terms. Was married to Mary B. Curry, of Coles Co., June 10, 1852 ; names of children - boys - James E., William D., George 0. (Edward F., deceased) ; girls, Mary D., Margaret J. (Nancy E., deceased) ; Edward F. died June 16, 1865 ; Nancy E., Aug. 1, 1878 ; his father, Ebenezer Alexander, died Jan. 8, 1857, at 64 years of age; his mother died April 12, 1871 ; his father was one among the oldest settlers in this county, and was Justice of the Peace until the time of his death.

WM. W. APPERSON, farmer ; P. 0. Mattoon; was born March 19,1834, in Paradise Tp., Coles Co., 111. Owns 240 acres of land all well improved but 40 acres, probable value $9,000 or $10,000 ; public offices held - Supervisor, one year. Commissioner of Highways, three years. Maiden name of

CHARLES W. BISHOP, physician i P. 0. Etna ; is the son of H. S. and Harriet L. Bishop ; was born in Litchfield, Ky., Dec. 15, 1846 ; moved to Coles Co. Jan. 12, 1869, and stayed ten months, and then moved to Missouri; from there to Wilson Co., Kan., then back to Kentucky, and commenced the practice of medicine in Litchfield, and practiced two and onehalf years, then came back to Coles Co., 111., and commenced the practice of medicine here, which he still continues ; was a graduate of Louisville Medical University Oct. 1, 1866. Is the owner of ninety acres of" land, valued at $2,400. He was married to Emma E. Clark, of Coles Co. ; the names of the children by this union are a boy, Francis E. Bishop, born Nov. 27, 1876. His father is still living in Litchfield, Ky.; his mother died Dec. 21, 18G3, in the 39th year of her age.

GEORGE W. BENEFIEL, farmer; P. 0. Etna ; is the son of Robert and Nancy Benefiel ; was born in Lawrence Co., 111., on the 1st day of July, 1817. He was married to Jane Ryker the 23d day of January, 1838, and moved to Coles Co. Oct. 19, 1855 ; names of children, boys - Robert N., James H., John S., Peter R., Francis M. ; girls - Sarah A., Amy A., Ida M. His wife, Jane Benefiel, died Sept. 7, 1867. His son John S. died in the army March 1, 1863, and his daughter Ida died Dec. 4, 1873. He served in the late war as Wagonmaster and Battalion Sergeant in Co. E, 5th I. V. C. He was married to his second wife, Diantha F. Smith, of Coles Co., 111., Feb. 6, 1868. Mr. G. W. Benefiel is one of the oldest settlers of Lawrence Co., Illinois, and the second white child born in that county ; his father was one of the three first settlers of this State ; was in Government service.

PATRICK BRADLEY, farmer; P. 0. Mattoon ; is the son of Benjamin and Elizabeth Bradley ; was born in Morgan Co., Ind., Jan. 17, 1830, and moved to Coles Co., 111., Oct. 12, 1866; is the owner of 110 acres of land, valued at or near $3,000 ; was Commissioner of Highways three years, also School Trustee a number of years. Was married to Elizabeth Stroble Feb. 26, 1 854 ; names of children, boys - John C. F., born July 14, 1856; Zachary, born Aug. 24, 1862; James B., born July 1, 1866; girl - Estella, born Jan. 5, 1872. His father, Benjamin Bradley, was one of the oldest settlers of Morgan Co., Ind. ; settled Nov. 12, 1829; died Nov. 11, 1865, in the 77th year of his age ; his mother, Elizabeth Bradley, died March 24, 1862, in the 64th year of her age.

Mrs. Diantha F. Benefiel

MRS. DIANTHA F. BENEFIEL, farmer; P 0. Etna; is the daughter of James and Elizabeth Shores, of Bradford Co., Pa.; moved to Coles Co., Oct. 12, 1843; was born in Bradford Co., Penn., Shesheciuin Tp., April 22, 1823; her maiden name was Diantha F. Shores ; was married to her first husband, William N. Smith, March 31, 1844; names of children, boys - George W., Miren h.y Julius E., William W. ; girls - Elizabeth H., Arloa N., Irena S. George W. died Jan. 24, 1871 . Her husband, William W. Smith, died April 8. 1861 ; is the owner of 320 acres of land, also a large flour-mill at Kickapoo, also three oflBces and four stone houses in Mattoon ; is all valued at or near $30,000 ; was married to her second husband, Mr. George W. Benefiel, Feb. 6, 1868 ; has no children by her second husband ; her first husband's parents' names were Jerrad and Clarinda Smith, of Coles Co., Ill; Jerrad died Sept., 26, 1844; Clarinda died Sept. 18, 1850.

JAMES M. BRESEE, farmor; P. 0. Etna ; is the son of Dorous and Fanny Bresee ; was born in Cumberland Co., 111., Jan. 30, 1847 ; moved to Coles Co. Feb. 12, 1870; is the owner of 120 acres of land valued at near five thousand dollars ; was Road Overseer and School Director for ten years or mure ; was married to Sarah J. Stowers, of Coles Co., April 5, 1868. Names of children - boys: Bird E., born Nov. 18, 1875; girls: Minnie v., born Aug. 22, 1869; Lillie E., born Oct. 17, 1871 ; Hellen M., born March 1, 1873, Was in the late war, 156th I. V. I., Company A. His father, Dorous Bresee, died in California July 15, 1852. His mother is still living in Mattoon; was born July 5, 1821.

JOSEPH CAVINS, farmer; P. 0. Mattoon ; was born in Marion Co., Ohio, Jan. 24, 1838; moved to Coles Co., Paradise Tp., 111., in 1840; was married Dec. 25, 1862 ; maiden name of wife Melissa E. Ferguson. Names of children: Elmer W., Joseph 0., Elzy C, William F., Stanley T., Lester B. Owns 80 acres of land worth about six thousand dollars. Public ofiices held : Justice of the Peace, Town Clerk, School Trustee, Supervisor, and taught school nine terms in the same District; was also in "the late war. His father and mother, Joseph and Nancy Cavins, were born in Loudoun Co., Va. ; moved to Coles Co., Paradise Tp., 111., in 1840. His father died about May 12, 1846 ; his mother Aug. 20, 1852, or there about. Names of their children - boys : John, James, Randolph, William,

P. 0. Etna ; is the son of Felix and Eliza Dornblaser, of Lehigh Co., Penn.; was born in the same county and Sfate April 20, 1838 ; moved with his parents to Coles Co., Paradise Tp., 111., April 20, 1855 ; is the owner of 170 acres of land, probable value, S7,000 ; was School Director six years, also Road Overseer one year. Was married to Mary E. Jeffries, of Coles Co., Dec. 29, 18G0 ; was the daughter of Jain es and Matilda Jeffries ; names of children, boys - French I., born Jan. 28, 1862; James A., born Feb. 6, 1868; Edward (deceased), born Nov. 18, 1869, died March 20, 1872 ; girl - Antoinette, born Nov. 28, 1864. His father, Felix Dornblaser, served his time, three years, in the late war ; died on his way home on the boat, near St. Louis, August 12, 1864 ; 5th Cavalry 111.

JOSEPH F. GOAR, farmer and stockraiser ; P, 0. Etna ; was born in Parke Co., Ind. Jan. 8, 1832 ; he is a son of Clemme and Elizabeth (Hart) Goar ; in 183G, his father came to Coles Co. and entered a large amount of Government land, returning for his family in 1837 ; he built the first steam mill in the county, and was a prominent citizen of Paradise Tp. until 1862, when he removed to Jacksonville, III, where he now resides ; his mother died in this county in 1855. Joseph F. was raised on the farm, and on the 2d of Oct., 1855, married Miss Mary L. Buckles, of Hardin Co., Ky.; they have three children - Robert C, Kate M. and Sarah B.; Mr. Goar resides on a farm of 220 acres, adjoining the old homestead ; he served six years as Constable, and resigned the office in August, 1862, to enter the Union army as a member of Co. D, 123d I. V. I., serving through the war ; among the engagements in which he participated may be mentioned the battles of Milton, Tenn., Hoover's Gap. Chickamauga, Farmington, Peach-Tree Creek, seige of Atlanta, battles of Jonesboro and Selma. In 1867 he was elected Commissioner of Highways, and served three years ; in 1 874, he was chosen Collector of his township, and on the 6th of Nov., 1877, was elected County Treasurer of Coles Co., which office he now holds.

WILLIAM B. FERGUSON, farmer ; P. 0. Mattoon ; is the son of William and Nancy Ferguson ; was born in Bradford Co., Penn., Dec. 8, 1828 ; moved with his parents to Paradise Tp., Coles Co., 111., Oct. 15, 1839 ; is the owner of 601 acres, valued at or near $18,000. Was married to Fanny M. Hart, of this county and township; she is the daughter of Miles H. and Catherine Hart, and was born Dec. 13, 1837 ; married March 8, 1854; there are eight children by this union, viz., Ed, Thomas, James, George, Ella, Ann and Almira; (deceased) Mellissa, Deckard died Jan. 28, 1878. His father, William Ferguson, was born in 1805, died in 1877, in the 73d year of his age ; his mother was born in 1805, died in 1877, in the 73d year of her age. He has held the office of Supervisor two years. Assessor one year and School Trustee three years.

ADAM B. GREEN, farmer; P. 0. Mattoon ; is the son of Ira and Mary Green, of Washington Co., Tenn.; was born in Green Co., Tenn., April 17, 1827 ; moved to Paradise Tp., Coles Co., 111., Feb. 12, 1867. Was married to Caroline E. Peters May 5, 1866; they are the parents of six children, viz., James B., Dora D. and Laura (deceased), George W., Amanda M. and Ida M. Mr. Green is the owner of 163 acres of land, valued at S6,500. He was in the late war and served three years as Sergeant. His mother died April 12, 1861, and his father Aug. 20, 1848. Children deceased, George M., died May 27, 1870, aged 2 years 10 months and 19 days; girls, Amanda M., Oct. 21, 1869, aged 1 month and 15 days; Ida M., June 17, 1871, aged 2 months and 17 days ; children living, girls, Dora, born June 19, 1872; Laura, born Sept. 16, 1875; boy, born (James B.) April 27, 1878. Florence A. Green is a neice of A. B. Green, and makes her home with him ; aged 18 ; born Dec. 25, 1860.

R. GANNAWAY, farmer; P. O. Paradise; is the son of Wm. and Saliie Gannany ; was born in Grayson Co., Ky., Oct. 23, 1810; moved with his folks to Coles Co., 111., March 27, 1828; is the owner of 131| acres of land, valued at or near $7,000., Was School Director, Road Overseer for several years. Was married to Elizabeth Gannaway, of Coles Co., 111.,

Dec. 28, 1836; names of children - boys, Robert, Samuel, James W.; deceased, John W. ; jrirls, Roda J., Susan; deceased, Louisa. His father, William Gannaway, was in the war of 1812, served as Captain, came home and died Sept. 12, 1814. His mother is still living in Des Moines, Iowa, in the 91st year of her age.

ADAM W. HART, farmer; P. 0. Mattoon ; is the son of Silas and Hannah Hart, of Davis Co., Ky. ; was born in White Co., HI., Jan. 3, 1823 ; moved with his parents to Coles Co., Paradise Tp., Jan. 3, 1827 ; is the owner of 475 acres, valued at $20,000. Was married to Nancy D. Gannaway, of Coles Co., Dec. 28, 1843. Was Supervisor, School Trustee, Director, Treasurer and Road Commissioner. The names of their children are Amanda E., Elizabeth J., Hannah M., Polly A. and Mercena; deceased, Abraham D. and Thomas, who died in infancy ; Mary, Louisa jind Adda and three infants not named. His father, Silas Hart, was the oldest settler of this township ; died Oct. 12, 1848; his mother, Hannah Hart, died in this county and township Sept. 18, 1863, in the 68th year of her age.

AMBROSE Y.HART, Jr., farmer; P. 0. Pai'adise ; is the son of Miles H. and Catharine C. Hart ; was born in Effingham Co., 111., Nov. 15, 1834; moved to Coles Co. Feb. 12, 1836 ; is the owner of fifty acres of land, valued at $2,000. Is Justice of the Peace, and has been for twelve years ; also Town Clerk, School Treasurer and Commissioner of Highways. Was married to Nancy Sexson of Coles Co. Jan. 22, 1857 ; the result of this marriage is - David S., John M. ; deceased, Miles 0., Willie A., Catharine C. and Ada. Mr. Hart was in the late war, serving as Corporal of Co. D. 123d 111. Reg. His flxther, Miles H. Hart, died in Coles Co. Feb. 17, 1855, in the 59th year of his age ; his mother, Catherine C. Hart, died in Coles Co. Nov. 12, 1872, in the 68th year of her age; they were one of the three first families who settled in this township.

JAMES L. HART, farmer; P. 0. Etna ; is the son of Oliver and Zorada Hart ; was born in Grayson Co., Ky., June 18, 1846 ; moved with his parents to Coles Co., 111., Oct. 12, 1848; is the owner of seventy-six acres of land, valued at near $3,500. Was Postmaster at Etna for one year. Was married to Elizabeth Smith, of Coles Co., Sept. 24, 1866, His father, Oliver Hart, was born in Grayson Co., Ky., March 31, 1825; died Jan. 25, 1867, in the 42d year of his age ; his mother, Zorada Hart, was born in Hardin Co., Ky., Oct. 26,' 1823, and is now living in Cleburne, Johnson Co., Texas ; his wife's folks are still living, Mr. and Mrs. George N. Benefiel, of this county, township and State. His father was the first man who built a house south of Etna, and one of the first settlers of this township.

THOMAS HART, farmer ; P. O. Paradise ; is the son of Miles H. and Catharine C. Hart, of Coles Co. ; was born in Hardin Co., Ky., Sept. 5, 1824; moved to Coles Co. with his parents March 12, 1826 ; was Assessor, School Trustee, Overseer of the Poor and Road Overseer. Was married to Vianna Sexson, of Coles Co., March 2, 1851 ; names of children : Mary E., Hallie B. ; deceased - Annie Hart. His father. Miles H. Hart, was born in North Carolina July 24, 1796 ; was married to Catharine C. Yocum, of Kentucky, and moved to Wayne Co., 111., and then to Coles Co. ; names of children - boys, Thomas, Joseph B., John D., Ambrosa ; girls, EHza A., Martha P., Mary H., Fanny M. ; deceased, Joseph B. (^died in Paradise, Coles Co., Jan. 26, 1874) ; all living in this county with the exception of Mary H., and she now lives in Harrison Co., Mo.

BENJAMIN D. HAMBLEN, farmer ; P. O. Etna; is the son of Francis and Martha B. Hamblen ; was born in Mt. Pleasant, Hardin Co.,Ky., March 17, 1840; moved with his parents Dec. 24, 1852, to Moultrie Co., and then to Coles Co., March 13, 1868 ; is the owner of 120 acres of land, valued at or near $5,000 ; was Justice of the Peace five years ; also School Director and Road Overseer. Was married to Sarah M. Newport, the daughter of Benjamin and Ellen Newport, of Coles Co., 111.; names of children - boys, Henry F. (born Oct. 3, 1870) ; girls, Nellie M. (born Dec. 28, 1871), RossaM. (born Dec. 6, 1873) ; deceased - boys, Claude (died Aug. 4, 1876). He was in the late war; served as a Duty Sergeant of Co. C, 10th I. V. C. ; his father, Francis Hamblen, died Oct. 27, 1877 ; his mother died Nov. 12, 1865.

JOHN A. MOSS, farmer ; P. 0. Etna; is the son of James H. and Catharine Moss, was born in Fleming Co., Ky.,July 25, 1837 ; moved to Coles Co. March 12, 1878 ; is the owner of forty acres of land, valued at $1,000. Was married to his first wife, Mary Johnston, April 5, 1866, died Feb. 16, 1872 ; names of children deceased (boy) Willard S., died March 11, 1872 ; girls deceased, Dulta B., died Aug. 11, 1870 ; was married to his second wife, Phebe Eaton, of Rush Co., Ind., Dec. 21, 1873; names of children (living), girl, Bushna, born April 20, 1875; deceased girl infant, died Jan. 17, 1874. His father, James H. Moss, was born May 15, 1809, died Jan. 8, 1876, in the 67th year of his age ; his mother, Catharine Moss, was born April 15, 1810, died Sept. 12, 1866, in the 56th year of her age.

GEORGE W. PETERS, farmer; P. 0. Mattoon ; was born in Green Co., Tenn., Sept. 14, 1814 ; is the son of Reuben and Elizabeth Peters, of the same county and State; is the owner of 163 acres of land, valued at $6,500 ; has held no public office. Was married to Harriet Rector March 22, 1838; the names of the children by this union are Alexander S., Reuben A., George W., Lewis B., John R., Caroline E.; deceased, Reuben A., died July 17, 1875, aged 34 years 6 months 16 days; living, Alexander S., born March 22, 1839; George W., May 3, 1843; Lewis B., Dec. 3, 1846 ; John R., May 3, 1856; Caroline E., born Jan. 2,1852. Reuben and George served three years in the late war, in Co. I, 1st Tenn. V. C. A. S. is in Oakland, Oregon ; George is in Sumner Co., Kan.; the rest are living here.

JOHN A. WILSON, farmer; P. 0. Etna ; is the son of John A. and Elizabeth Wilson, of Coles Co.; was born March 16, 1842; is the owner of ninetytwo acres of land, valued at $2,500. Was married to Elizabeth Jones, of Paradise Tp., Coles Co., Dec. 3, 1868 ; the names of the children by this union, are William S., George N., John 0., James M. (died Oct. 3, 1874), Mary E. and Effie G. Mr. Wilson served in the late war in Co. D, 123d Regiment I. V. I. His flither, John A. Wilson, died Oct. 12, 1842, in St. Louis, and his mother, June 18, 1852 ; Mr. Wilson's father and mother were

27, 1853; moved to Coles Co., 111., March 12, 1863 ; is the owner of fiftyfive acres of land, valued at $2,500. Was married to Mary D. Alexander, of this township, Sept. 25, 1870 ; the names of the children are James 0., born Feb.

28, 1873 ; Margaret A., deceased ; Nora J., born Oct. 29, 1874; Cora M., born March 29, 1876; Henrietta, born Aug. 24, 1878. Mr. Wheat's father, James 0. Wheat, is still living, and is practicing medicine in this township. Was in the late war as surgeon in 21st Kentucky Regiment. His mother, Margaret Wheat, died Sept. 12, 1861, in the 25th year of her age. His father was Legislator two terms in Kentucky.

GEORGE W. WILLSON, farmer ; P. 0. Etna ; is the son of John and Elizabeth Willson ; was born in Maryland, Aug. 12, 1826 ; moved to Coles Co., 111., Sept. 12, 1836,; is the owner of 700 acres of land, valued at or near $21,000 ; was Justice of the Peace and Road Commissioner for a number of years. Was married to his first wife, July 12, 1836, Sarah Floyd; names of children, boy, Nicholas P. ; girls, Lillia A., Rossy J. ; was married to his second wife, Mary S. Myers, widow of Henry H. Tucher, April 13, 1868 ; names of boys living, Francis A., John A. (deceased), William (deceased) ; girl, Maggie E. ; the names of Mr. Henry Tucher's children, living - girls, Ada U., Eva B. ; children dead - boy, Arthur S. ; girl. Bell L. Henry H. Tucher died Aug. 25, 1866 ; was born Jan. 27, 1819.

JAMES H. WILLIAMS, farmer; P.O. Etna ; is the son of William and Elizabeth Williams, of Culpeper Co., Va. ; was born June 12, 1826, in Culpeper Co., Va. ; moved with his folks to Coles Co., Paradise Tp., 111., on Dec. 20, 1836; is the owner of 171 acres of land, valued at $4,500. Is Commissioner of Highways, and has been for seven years, also School Director for eight years, and is at the, present time. Never was married. His father, William Williams, was born in Culpeper Co., Va., Aug. 3, 1789, died Jan 7, 1855, in the 67th year of his age ; his mother (Eliza- beth Williams) was born in Culpeper Co., i the late war three years, in Company D., Va., April 22, 17U2, died Nov. 30, 1873, I 123d Volunteer IlL in the 84th year of her age. He served in

G. B. DAVIS, farmer, Sec. 23; P. 0. Loxa; b(irn in Flutton Tp., Coles Co., Dec. 12, Ibolj ; was brought up a farmer; received his education in a common school during the winter months. Mr. D. resided at home with his parents until he was 32 years of age, during which time he assisted on the farm and also taught school ; he taught school in Button Tp. and the district where he now resides 104 months in all. He was married to Elizabeth Atkins Aus. 12, 1869 ; she was born in Clark Co., this State, Sept. 3, 1844; have two children - Sarah Annie and Mattic L. Held office of Town Clerk one year, and Justice of the Peace eight years ; was a soldier in the late war ; served in Co. C, t)8th I. V. I. ; held rank of Second Lieutenant ; went j from Charleston. He was in the expedition that captured John Morgan at the time of his famous raid in Ohio. Mr. D. is a member of the Baptist Church. Mrs. D. belongs to the Church of United Brethren. His parents, John C. and Elizabeth, were among the pioneer settlers of this county. Both are now deceased.

RICHARD J. HANCOCK, farmer, Sec. 13 ; P. 0. Loxa ; owns 150 acres ; was born on the farm where he now resides, Oct. 20, 1838; was raised a farmer. Married Mary E. Snitt (daughter of John S. Snitt, Esq.) Nov. 30, 1865; she was born in Guernsey Co., Ohio, April 3, 1848 ; have six children - Nona, Anna, Nellie, John C, Carrie and Amanda S. Mr. H.'s father was born in North Carolina, March 13, 1797 ; went to Kentucky with his paren rs when an infant. At the age of 10 years he went to Indiana, and then to this county in 1830. His death occurred Feb. 19, 1871, where the subject of this s^ketch now resides. His first settlement was on this farm ; here he raised a family of ten children, only two of whom are now living ( the subject of this sketch and Mrs. Jones, of Loxa). Mr. H.'s mother (Keziah) , was born in Virginia, April 13, 1801 ; her death occurred here April 4, 1876. Mr. H. had two brothers in the army during the late war - John F., killed at Perryville, Ky., Oct. 8, 1862, and William T., who died at home, Jan. 20, 1872. Both were members of the 123d I. V. I.

WILLIAM R. JONES, farmer, Sec. 28; P. 0. Mattoon; owns 726 acres ; born in Harrison Co., Ky., Aug. 14, 1808 ; came to this township in 1834 and made a crop ; then went to Kentucky and worked four years on his mother's farm, his father having died when he (the subject of this sketch) was 23 years old ; he then returned to this county in company with his mother and a sister, and settled where he now resides. He was married to Eliza P. Threlkeld (daughter of the late Rev. Thomas Threlkeld) Oct. 18, 1853; she died Dec. 31, 1856 ; had two children by this marriage - Thomas T. (born Oct. 12, 1854) and William (born Nov. 21, 1856) ; both are now living ; his second marriage was to Elizabeth Ewing, March 25, 1862 ; she was born Dec. 28, 1829 ; by this union they have one child - Sarah Louisa, born April 7, 1866. Mr. J. was the first Supervisor in the township and held that office three terms. Mr. J. was formerly a Henry Clay Whig, after which he became identified with the Republican party, the principles of which he is a strong supporter ; Mr. J. has never had but two homes - the place where he was born in Kentucky and his present home ; he is an extensive farmer and raises large quantities of stock and grain. Mr. J. was a warm friend of the soldiers during the late war ; a more kind and benevolent man to the poor probably does not exist in Coles Co.

WILLIAM LEITCH, far., Sec. 20 ; P. 0. Mattoon ; owns 115 acres; born in Highland (formerly Pendleton) Co., Va., Nov. 11, 1816 ; was raised a farmer; has also worked at blacksmithing and coopering; is also a millwright. Married Eunice Raines Nov. 18, 1841 ; she was also born in Highland Co., March 12, 1822; she died March 28, 1877 ; had ten children, eight of whom are now living - Andrew J., Huldah, Mary, Susan, Frank, Ingabo Ridley (Indian name), Irene and Charles; the names of the deceased were John Russell and Leva. Mr. L. holds the oflBce of Justice of the Peace, which office he has held for twenty-seven years ; has held every office in the town except Collector ; Mr. L. formerly kept a docket ; he now does most of the legal business in the township. Mr. L. came to this county Nov. 11, 1845 ; he made the trip in a twohorse wagon ; Mr. L. is noted for his remarkable memory and good judgment ; his schooling was limited - about eighteen months in all. His son Andrew was a soldier during the late war, and participated in the destruction of Spanish Fort; was under Gen. Steele.

B. B. SHINN, farmer ; P. 0. Mattoon; owns 142 acres ; was born in Montgomery Co., Ohio, March 10,1824; was brousiht up a farmer. He married Margaret Barcalow Jan. 1, 1845 ; she was born in Butler Co., Ohio, July 14, 1824; they have had three children ; only one (G. B.) is now living ; he was born in Bartholomew Co., Ind., Oct. 20, 1851. He married Cornelia M. Ricketts Feb. 11, 1872; she was born in Charleston March 19, 1853; is a daughter of Joshua Ricketts, Esq., of Ashmore Tp. ; they have had three children, two of whom are now living - Nellie and 0. Morton ; Katie is the name of the deceased. The subject of this sketch had two other children - James, who died at the age of 22 years ; a twin to the latter died in infancy. Mr. S. has held the office of Justice of the Peace, Supervisor and Town Clerk. He, in company with his wife, spent five months at the Centennial Exhibition in Philadelphia, in 1876. He was appointed by the Governor of this State as Assistant Commissioner at that exhibition ; he purchased a county right for a patent farm-gate, while at that Exhibition, that is worth the attention of every farmer ; it is simple and cheap, and a person does not have to alight from a load of hay or a wagon to open it ; it costs no more than a common gate ; the inventor was a Canadian, and, of course, it is constructed so that deep snows are no hindrance to its being opened or shut at any time without the trouble of shoveling snow ; it will pay any person to travel a long distance to see this gate ; there is no doubt but what they will come in general use just as fast as the people find out that there is such a simple device in existence.

THOMAS T. THRELKELD, farmer and stock-raiser; P. 0. Mattoon; is a native of Coles Co.; he was born in La Fayette Tp. May 22, 1848 ; he is a son of Matthew P. Threlkeld, and a grandson of Thomas Threlkeld, one of the pioneers of this county, who came from Scott Co., Ky., in 1830; his grandfather was a Baptist minister, and a prominent citizen, being, in 1840, a member of the State Legislature ; he entered a large farm in what is now La Fayette Tp., and resided there till his death, in 1863. Matthew P. Threlkeld, his son, and the father of Thomas T., is now a resident of the township. Thomas T. Threlkeld was married Feb. 9, 1875, to Miss Emma Monroe, a daughter of the late Dr. John Monroe, of Charleston ; they have one child - PJrle.

MATTHEW P. THRELKELD, Sec. 15, farmer; P. 0. Mattoon; born in Harrison Co., Ky., Feb. 7, 1816; was raised a farmer; came with his parents to this county in 1830 ; was married Aug. 25, 1842, to Martha A. Gruelle ; she was born in Harrison Co., Ky., Oct. 16, 1822; she came to this county with her parents in 1834 ; have had seven children, three of whom are now living - Thomas T., Martha E. and Susan E. ; the names of the deceased were Nancy, Mary, Maria and Isaac. Martha E. was married Dec. 4, 1874, to W. J. Guthrie ; he was born in this township April 10, 1846; Mr. T.'s parents, Thomas and Patsy, were among the first settlers of this township ; his father was born Nov. 7, 1793, died April 19, 1865 ; his mother was born Oct. 21, 1790, and died June 28, 1862 ; their marriage took place Dec. 1, 1813. Mr. T.'s father was a regular ordained Baptist minister; he was baptized in March 1812 ; commenced preaching in Kentucky in 1819 ; was the first preacher in this township in 1830 ; attended four churches and continued in the work until his death ; was well and favorably known throughout the section where he resided. Nearly all the marriage ceremonies of the early days of the settlement of the county were performed by him. Mr. Guthrie resides on the homestead with the subject of this sketch and carries on the business of farming ; he has held several town offices ; is at present

School Trustee ; he has had three children, two living and one deceased ; the names of the living are Edward Thomas and Leila ; the deceased was named Mabel.

Biographies Too Late For Insertion In Proper Place

ISAAC N. McPHERON, farmer ; P. 0. Mattoon ; is the son of Alexander and Sarah McPheron, of Alabama ; was born Nov. 20, 1825, in Alabama; moved to Coles Co., Paradise Tp., Jan. 15, 1877. Is the owner of 89 acres of land valued at or near $3,500 ; held no public office in this township. Was married to Matilda Shook Feb. 11, 1846 ; names of children - boys, Samuel B., John A., Oscar P., Allen, Logan ; (deceased, boy, Leuellen) ; girls, Carrie A., Alice, Flora T. ; deceased, girls. (Roxanna and Henrietta R.); his father is dead ; died in Mattoon Jan. 26, 1873, in the 72d year of his age ; his mother died in Montezuma, Ind., May 3, 1847, in the 50th year of her age.

Curry, of Coles Co., 111. ; was born in Lincoln Co., Tenn., Sept. 7, 1812 ; moved to Coles Co. with his folks Dec. 12, 1832. Is the owner of 250 acres of land valued at or near $10,000 ; was School Trustee and Director for a number of terms. Was married to first wife, Martha Langston, March 29, 1833 ; names of children - boys, James E., William L., (Thomas T., deceased) ; girls, Mary A., Stacy J., Penia N. Was married to his second wife, Debora Matthews, Dec. 8, 1846 ; names of children - John H., Daniel W. ; girls, Martha E., Sarah B. Ange; his father, James Curry, died March 6, 1846, in the 55th year of his age; his mother died Aug. 5, 1855, in the 60th year of her age ; both died in this county and Paradise Tp.

Tax-Payees Of Coles County

swine. Aslimore & Mitchell, boots and shoes. Arnold, Stephen, farmer. Anderson, Henerly, jeweler. Adkins, J. M., Sr., farmer. Adkins, W. R., farmer. Adkins, G. M., farmer. Adkins. liTathaniel, farmer. Alwell, Thomas, laborer. Ashmore, H. M., stock-dealer. Adkins, J. M., Jr., farmer. Adkins, J. "W., farmer. Ashmore, James M., stock-dealer. Bagley, Tillman, horticulturist. Barnes, Silas, druggist. Buel, George IST., laborer. Beadle, Richard, laborer. Ball, Tennessee, farmer. Baiter, M., cigar-maker. Bergfeld, Richard, saloon. Baughman, A. Bunnell, James W. Buckner, J. M., engineer. Bates, J. R., farmer. Bates, John, farmer. Brown, J. O., farmer.

Bain, A. N., foundry and machine-shop. Brewer, George, attorney at law. Berner, Elias, boot and shoe mfr. Briggs, C. R., portrait and live-stock painter. Briggs, Andrew, stone-cutter. Barton. Patrick, grocer. Briggs, Alex., marble and stone works. Berry, William T. Brown, J. I., Justice of the Peace. Beckom. John, carpenter. Brooks, Flavins.

Tax-Payers Of Coles County

Hunt, Mary A., farmer. Hampton, George, laborer. Heath, E. M., farmer. Heath, C. E., farmer. Holston, M. O., laborer. Hill, E. 8., farmer. Heddins. Oscar, farmer. Heddins, Charles, farmer. Highland, W. K., County Clerk. Hampton, E. H., laborer. Hibbard, G. J., insurance agent. Huckaba, Albert, farmer. Hodgen, E. S., abstract office. Hodgen, A. E., widow. Hedden, B. F., farmer. Hampton, W. E., dry goods. Jenkins, E. A., dry goods. Jenkins, AV. M.. dry goods. Jefferies, Bell, millinery. Johnston, I. H., Pres. Second Nat'l Bk. Johnston, Felix, Teller Second Nat'l Bk. Jones, Harvey, farmer. Johnson, E. 0., clothing. Johnson, J. A., farmer. Johnson, J. J., farmer. "?iJones M. James. Johns, S. S., carpenter. Jones, S. J., boarding-house. Jefferies, Martha, widow. Johnson, SJames, John, laborer. Kellogg, George, Mrs., widow. Kershaw, M., spinner. King, A., laborer. Knock, F., pattern-maker. Keist, F. M., painter. Koontz, P., musician. Kelly, E. L., farmer. Kelly, J. S.. farmer. Kenedy, S.. Mrs., widow. King, Hayden, farmer. Kaw, Peter, farmer. Kaw, Philip, farmer. Kaw, E. A., farmer. Keller, J. E. Keist, S. J., cooper. Kelley, Thomas, laborer. Kible'r, W. jST., drayman. Kane, Eobert, cooper. Keleher, M., farmer. Kelly, Michael, farmer. Landes & Son, merchant tailors. Linder, G. W.. farmer. J-iOtta, A. B., farmer. Joinder, Jacob, farmer. Letner, C C, laborer. J^ane, Nelson W. Landes, Samuel, harness-maker. l.,umbrick, J., farmer. Letner, Ezra M.. farmer. Lanman, S. W., farmer. Lutz, Frederick, gardener. Eogan, Charles, farmer, Liston, J., harness, saddlery, etc. Lewis, Thomas, laborer. Eiuder & Stinnel, farmers and traders. Lemmons, Jack, farmer. WcNutt, E. F., house-furnishing goods.

Eay, S. E., dry goods. Eay & Hampton, dry goods. Eogers, S. W., farmer. Eobinson, J. W., farmer Eeeord, S. H., drain-tile manufacturer. Eogers, ('. C, druggist. Eobertson, I. M., teamster. Ehoads, T. B., farmer. Earodin, J. K., attorney at law. Eitchey, A., boots and shoes. Eice, John, blacksmith. Eicketts, J. A., marble works. Eicketts, Wm., real estate and claim ag't Eicketts, J. T., marble-cutter. Eobertson, W., shoemaker. Eamsey, A. J., laborer. Eeat, J. W., farmer. Eay, L. D., farmer. Eeat, Eobert L., farmer. Sisk, Elias, horse-dealer. Shorts, J., speculator. Spears, A. K., physician and surgeon. Streeter, Alexander. Sternberg, A., clothing. Sternberg, B., clothing. Stoddert, Eichard, hardware and lumber. Shriver, M. L., tinner. Said, Harvey, miller. Shaw, A. F.", Police Magistrate. Scheytt, Conrad, machinist. Spence, Susan, widow. Stoner, F., farmer. Smith, Nicholas, laborer. Sanders, Thomas, farmer. Sutton, H. M., laborer. Stevens, William, farmer. Sells, William, farmer. Stevens, James W., farmer. Stoddert, E., & Sons, hardware and lumber. Shriver, L. L., tinner. Skidmore & Co., harness, saddlery, etc.

House. Watts, Charles, foreman . Wright, James, farmer. Weaver, J. W., farmer. Willingham, J. H., farmer. Waters, L. M., laborer. White, William H., farmer. Waters, George W., farmer. Weaver, Henry, farmer. Walker, Edward, horse-trader. Wissel, Peter, farmer. Wiley, Eli, attorney at law. Young, T. J., farmer. Young, C. M., sewing machines. Young, Robert, sewing machines.

man. Herber, Israel, carpenter. Hunt, John, butcher. Hoddy, Nelson, groceryman. Haskill, C. A., laborer. Holmes, George, carpenter. Hogue, John B., tile manufacturer. Howell, S. W., carpenter. Heath, N. P., minister M. E. (Uiurch. Hardy, Charles, engineer disp. Horn, Joseph, tailor. Harris, J. B., collector. Hodeger, George. Huston, J. B., laborer. Henly, L. C, attorney. Horn, George, tailor. Hunt, B. F., cooper. Hennessee, Pat., groceryman. Hodly, 0. E., groceryman. Handford, G. F., boot and shoe dealer. Hasbrook, A. V., hardware dealer. Hanna, John W., books and stationery. Hennessee, John, carpenter. Hayden, Mathew, laborer I. & St. L. R. R. Huffman, E., laborer. Handsucker, Joseph, laborer in railroad

St. L. R. R. Henry, A. M., Dr., physician. Hawes, J. S., saloon-keeper. Hoff, Joseph, shoemaker. Higdon, J. J., shoemaker. Heap, Harry, works in R. R. shops. Hightsman, Wm., works in R. R. shops. Hall, Jeff M., carpenter. Herman, Theodore, expressman. Herman, John, lal)orer. Hodgson, E., ice dealer. Harison, Bela, farmer. Heath, John, farmer. Harding, Harriet, Mrs. Handraham, Michael, Jr., laborer. Henly, James, laborer. Hamilton, Wm., laborer. Hortenstine, Jacob, laborer. Holland, Ambrose, laborer. Hyner, C. C, farmer. Hartenstine, John, farmer. Hunt, Philip O., farmer. Hays, B. F., drayman. Herkimer, J. D., farmer. Hinkle, W. S., wall-paper dealer Isaac, Samuel, clothier. Isgrigg, M., laborer. . Igo, B., watchman D. M.. & S. R. R. James, Ira, President gas company. Jones, Riley, painter. Jennings, J., grain-dealer. Jennings. E., grain-dealer. Joseph, H., jeweler. Jout, Theo., saddle and harness maker. Jones, W. H., laborer. Johnson, John T., cooper. Jones, Charles II., farmer. Jones, Henry, Col., barber. Jackson, Ira B., insurance agent.

Richmond, J., City Mill proprietor. Robb, Charles, laborer. Raw, George, laborer. Run, I., laljorer. Raw, Thomas, laborer. Rudy, J. O., real estate and life insu ranee s Riddle, II. S., gardener. Riddle, Janies M., gardener. Ringwalt, Jacob, carpenter. Rathenputer, L. Revew, A. G.

L. R. R. Sapp. W. L.. laborer I. & St. L. shop. Smith, Fred A., laborer. Shrock, E. S., insurance agent. Sensibough. II. ('., livery and sale stable. Savage, John, laborer. Stevens, A., physician. Shirk, John, farmer. Shirk, W. II., farmer. Swits, John, farmer. Sawyer, John I., farmer. Sawyer, Charles, fanner. Sawyer, Irrad 1).. farmer. Sawyer, Isaac, fanner. Sawyer, Nathan, farmer. Sawyer, John, farmer. Sawyer, John, Jr., fanner. Snajjp, ^V. A., farmer. Snapp, Jonathan, farnun-, Snapp. J. M.. stock-dealer.

shops. Toby, J. R., funiiture-dealer. Thomas, Jacob, barber. Toby, M. T., furniture. Tower, D. B., carpenter. Thornburg, J. F., laborer 1. & St. L. shop.s. Tufts, J. S., foreman freight-car iei)aiishops. Taylor, Mariah. Tucker, AVin., carpenter. Thacher. J., laborer. Turner, J., laborer. Taylor, CJeorge D., laborer. Telfer, I. R., small-fruit farmer. Tucker, Thomas, hotel - Drecker House. Tirnem, Patrick, laborer. Taylor, Wni., laborer. Tremble, J. R., farmer. Tucker, J. D.. i)lasterer. Thomas, J. M., carpenter. Tremble, H. M., farmer. Thoinjison, G. ^\., laborer. Upholi', Christian, farmer. Vinning, George A., groceryman. Vicker, G. C, laborer. Voight, John T., blacksmith. Wright, Henry, farmer. Wilson, Win. E., farmer. Watchler, F. IL, not in city. Walsh, Patrick, laborer. AVilliains, AVni.. farmer. Wachler, J. II. , saloon. AVoods. Charles, clerk I. & St. L. R. R. Wiles, A. P.

Bishop, Prank Proprietor of the Bee Hive Store. Headquarters for Dry Goods and Millinery. Black Cashmeres, Alpacas, Mohairs and Silks a Specialty. Also Agent for Wm. Hall & Co.'s Jamestown Mohairs. We buy for cash, sell strictly for cash, and cash customers will find it to their advantage to trade with us.

Brown, Jacob I., Justice of the Peace, and General Collector. Office, Owen's Block, east side Public Square. Collections promptly attended to.

every Thursday, E. B. Buck, Editor and Proprietor. Terms - $1.50 per year in advance. If not paid in advance, 50 cents extra will be charged. Clubs of ten from one post office, $1 per year, invariably in advance. All kinds of

Public Square, Daniel A. Van Sickle, Proprietor ; Joseph Venneman, Clerk. First-class in all its appointments. Free bus to and from the depot.

Calvert, D. H., Proprietor Crystal Palace Drug Store. Dealer in Pure Drugs, Medicines, Paints, Oils. Dyestuffs, Toilet Articles, Perfumery, and Manufacturer of Bitter Sweet, the greatest tonic of the age. West side Public Square.

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Home, N. Y.; Continental, N. Y.; Phcenix, Brooklyn; Insurance Co. of North America, Philadelphia ; Pennsylvania, Philadelphia; Franklin, Philadelphia ; Royal, Liverpool ; North British and Mercantile, Imperial and Northern and others.

Stoddert, R., & Sons, Dealers in Hardware, Lumber and Building Material of all kinds, southeast corner Public Square. Agent for Schuttler Wagon and Brown Corn-Planter.

Traver & Nixon, Dealers in and Manufacturers of Brooms, Brushes, etc., also dealers in broom-corn and broom machinery, broom-corn machinery and broom material. Established 1864.

Weber Brothers, Bakery and Restaurant. Dealers in Confectionery, Fruit, Cigars, Tobacco, etc. Oysters and Ice Cream in their season. Northwest corner Public Square.

Alshuler, M., & Co., Dealers in Dry Goods and Notions ; the only one-price store in the city. Staple] and fancy goods, with all the novelties of the season, at lowest cash prices.

Ayer, J. I., Dealer in Books, Stationery and Music. Complete stock of Music and Picture-frames always on hand. Broadway avenue, under Dole House.

Bcstwick, C. B., & Co., Publishers and Proprietors Mattoon Weekly Gazette. All kinds of Commercial Printing promptly executed in the latest styles.

Bridges, V. R., M. D., oldest practitioner in the township. Office, Broadway avenue, between Second and Third streets; residence, corner Third and Richmond.

Burgess, William, the oldest Boot and Shoe House in the city. Manufactures to order and deals in Custom- Made Boots, Shoes and Rubbers. Motto : " Good goods, quick sales and small profits." No. 4 East Broadway.

Campbell, S. A., Surgical Dentist- Special attention given to filling Teeth with Gold. Dental Parlors in Goldgart's Block, over Isaac's Clothing Store.

Craig, Jas. W. & I. B., Attorneys at Law. Office in F. and M. Bank Building. Practice in State Courts, and loan money on farms and city property.

Hughes, JaS. F., Attorney at Law. Office over First National Bank. Gives prompt attention to practice in the various Courts of the State and in United States Court.

Kahn Bros., oldest established Clothing House in the city. Merchant Tailoring Department full and complete at all times. East Broadway, five doors south Mattoon National Bank.

Morse, L. P., M. D., Homeopathic Physician and Surgeon. Office corner First street and Wabash avenue. All calls promptly attended day and night.

Roberts, L. G., Practical and Surgical Dentist. Teeth filled and extracted without pain. Full or partial sets made to order and warranted to give satisfaction.

Austin, Brown & Kimball, Dealers in Furniture, Lumber, Lime, Hair, Cement, Paints, Oils, Hardware, Howe Sewing Machines, Farm Implements. Also Undertakers and Builders.

ComstOCk, W. R., Dealer in Groceries, Drugs, Medicines, Chemicals, Fine Toilet Soap, Fancy Hair and Tooth Brushes, Perfumery and Fancy Toilet Articles, Trusses and Shoulder-braces, Grass and Garden Seeds, Pure Wines and Liquors for Medicinal Purposes, Paints, Oils, Varnishes and Dye-stuffs, Letter-paper, Pens, Ink, Envelopes,

Lane, Jeremiah, Breeder of Fine Horses. Proprietor of the celebrated stallion, " Red Buck." This horse is a beautiful chestnut brown, fully sixteen hands high, fourteen years old ; sired by Sir Dick ; he by old Imported Packelet, the noted race-horse of Kentucky. To judges of good stock this splendid horse will quickly recommend himself. Onehalf mile east of Ashmore.

Waters, P. M., "The Boss" Dry Goods and Clothing, Staple and Fancy Notions Merchant. Where cash does wonders. Boots and shoes a specialty. Produce taken in exchange for goods.

Busbey, Wm. D., Manufacturer of and Dealer in Harness, Saddles, Collars, Bridles, Whips, Halters, Curry-combs, etc. Repairing done neatly and cheaply. All work warranted. Uncle Sam's Harness Oil.

prietor and patentee of the Oakland Corn-Planter, patented October, 1878. The only j^lanter manufactured that cultivates the ground and drops the corn at the same time. Seed-valve operated either by hand or foot. The attention of manufacturers solicited to the merits of the planter. State rights for sale. For circulars giving full particulars, address J. H. Zarley, Oakland, Coles Co., 111.

Conaghan, Ed., Dealer in Groceries, Clothing, Boots and Shoes, Hats and Caps, Notions, and Gents' Furnishing Goods, east side Public Square. Highest price paid for country produce.

JDunseth, A. A., Justice of the Peace, Police Magistrate, and Special Collecting Agent, will attend promptly to all business intrusted to his care. Office with J. H. Winkler, in National Bank

Edson, J. T., Agent in Illinois for W. B. Dickson & Co., Wholesale Dealers in Black Walnut, Cherry, Ash and all kinds of Hard Lumber, Indianapolis, Ind.

Excelsior Mill, W. 0. Smith, Proprietor. Cash paid for all kinds of grain. Wheat and Corn taken in exchange for Flour, Feed and Meal, or received on denosifc, North Walnut

Kees, Lewis, Dealer in Dry Goods, Clothing, Boots and Shoes, Hats and Caps, Notions, Gents' Furnishing Goods, Glass and Queensware, southwest corner Public Square.

Moore, C, & Son, Dealers in Drugs, Medicines, Paints and Oils, Fine Toilet Soaps, Brushes and Perfumery, Pure Wines and Liquors for Medicinal use. Dye-woods and Dye-stuiFs generally. Farmers and Physicians from the country will find our stock of medicines complete; warranted genuine and of the best quality.

Smith, N. P., Dealer in Books, Stationery, Wall Paper, Musical Instruments, Sewing Machines, Window Shades and Fixtures, Notions, Toys, Tobaccos, etc., east side Square.

Thornton, L. C, Dealer in Agricultural Implements. Agent for C. G. Cooper & Co.'s Celebrated Traction, Self-propelling Farm-Engines, Nichols, Shepherd & Co. Vibrators, and Hoover's Excelsior Reapers and Mowers, Post Ofl&ce Building.

Bowman, D. A., Blacksmithing and General Jobber. Horse-shoeing and Plow-work a specialty. All jobs warranted and woi'k promptly attended to, Humbolt, 111.