Crawford County, Illinois - Chapter with an unread heading (no. 17 of those read), 1909 (part 3 of 11)

Mrs. Dry was born December 12, 1870, near Liberty Ridge, Grant County, Wis., a daughter of Robert and Margaret (Irvin) Taylor, both born in Ballybay, County Monaghan, Ireland, - he in August, 1832, and she in 1850. He came to America in 1849, and she in 1868. Mrs. Taylor is still living and resides in Iowa. They had three sons and four daughters, reared and educated in Grant County, Wis., and Plymouth County, Iowa.

Until she was twelve years old Mrs. Dry lived at Liberty, and attended the country schools, but at that time was taken by her parents to Georgetown, Grant County, Wis., where they remained for two years, and then, in 1885, the family went to Merrill, Iowa, where Mrs. Dry lived until 1888. She then entered the Le Mars Normal School, remaining two years. Her next place of residence was at Valparaiso, Ind., where she attended the Northern Indiana Normal School for a year. She then went to Chicago and remained there until 1896, when she returned to Plymouth County, Iowa, and was there engaged in teaching for two years, when she was married. Mrs. Dry has had a very useful and happy life, marred first by the death of her beloved father, who was killed accidentally in 1902, and later by the death of her son, Earl. When her father died, Mrs. Dry went to her girlhood home and made a visit of three months, consoling her widowed mother. During her married life she has entered heartily into her husband's interests, and been very proud of him. She has never complained of hardships but has assisted him nobly and cheerfully. Her parents were Presbyterians, and Mrs. Dry was reared in the faith of tnat denomination. Mr. and Mrs. Dry have made many friends wherever their duties have called them, and they are remembered with kindly interest by those with whom they came in contact. They are rearing their children very carefully, giving them every advantage within their power, and at the same time are exerting a helpful influence in their community.

DRY, Daniel Guldin. - Some farmers are content to cultivate their land according to the methods in vogue when their fathers first commenced farming, but there are others who appreciate the vaue of scientifie rules and regulations and who carry on their agricultural operations in accordance with the latest discoveries relative to soil, climatie conditions and the merits of various seeds. Among those of Crawford County who have made a name for themselves in the rank of progressive and thoroughly modern farmers of La Motte Prairie, is Daniel Guldin Dry. Mr. Dry was born in Broomfieldville, Amity Township. Berks County, Pa., June 15, 1840. The parents of Mr. Dry were both Germans, who came at an early day to Penn- Sylvania. After receiving a limited education in the district schools, when only fifteen years old, he was apprenticed to a miller, and for three years was employed in learning the trade. He next acted as clerk in a general store for nine years, when he received appointment as postmaster of Broomfieldville, during President Lincoln's second term. Later he worked as a farm laborer, and always displayed a conscientious in all he did. Realizing that there was very little opportunity for a poor man to advance in Pennsylvania, Mr. Dry emigrated to the West, arriving at Hutsonville, Ill., April 14, 1869, having come from Terre Haute by boat to Crawford County. He first occupied the E. Callahan property on the hill in the west part of the town, and worked for the adjoining farmers by the day and month. In a few years he had saved sufficient means to purchase 60 acres on La Motte Prairie, where he now resides. As he was able he added to his possessions until he now owns 119 acres of finely improved farm land. He has always been an advocate of rotation of crops, and his example in scientific farming has been followed with excellent results by many of his neighbors. In 1898 he retired from active farm life, his sons continuing the farming operations.

In 1861 Mr. Dry married Miss Hannah 8. Henry, of Hoppenville, Montgomery County, Pa., born June 18, 1841. Her parents were Germans, and Mrs. Dry was well educated in both English and German. She was one of the most kindhearted and generous of women, and was not only beloved by her family, but by the entire neighborhood. Never was there trouble or sickness in her vicinity but she was on hand with words of sympathy and deeds of kindness, and she was welcome everywhere, and when she died February 8. 1908, her loss was mourned by the entire township. Mr. and Mrs. Dry became the parents of the following children: Catherine, Esther, Willam and DeWitt Clinton died in infancy or early childhood; Irvin Grant, now a bridge carpenter (Palestine, Ill.) ; Charles Lincoln, educator and farmer (La Motte, near Palestine) ; Edwin Sheridan, Christian Howard, and John Jacob grew to maturity, and all were well educated. They were all musicians and organized what was known locally as the Dry Brothers Orchestra, and they furnished music at the various social gatherings of the neighborhood and at some of the publie meetings. Christian H. and John J. Dry were very enthusiastic over the organization, and devoted much of their time and energy to perfecting themselves. Death claimed them both, however, the former on August 20, 1904, and the latter July 31. 1904. and their untimely demise filled the community with gloom.

Mr. Dry has been a great reader not only of newspapers and farm magazines, but also of standard books, and has a fine library numbering fully 500 volumes on scientific-and historical subjects. He was always interested in the work of Mr. Ingersol, believing that he did much to awaken the indifference prevailing in the world upon religious opinion. He believes that any principle that cannot withstand the attacks of higher criticism is not worth upholding. Ever since the formation of the Republican party he has been a stanch supporter of its candidates and prineiples, and feels that it more nearly conforms to his own views. Accustomed to think out problems for himself, well-read, a man of more than ordinary ability, Mr. Dry has been a very important factor in shaping the views and molding the opinions of his community, and the fact that he is looked up to and his advice is asked upon many occasions is but natural.

DRY, Edwin Sheridan. - The teachers of Crawford County are a well educated class of men and women, who have devoted their lives to fitting themselves for their profession, and have never relaxed their efforts to increase their store of knowledge or to keep their ideas abreast of the new methods and discoveries in pedagogy. Among them, Edwin Sheridan Dry, of La Motte Township, is one of the foremost, and is especially well fitted for his position as teacher of the Cauliflower District School, having. supplemented his common school course with one at Valparaiso (Ind.) University and later one at the Central Normal College at Danville, Ind., from which he was graduated with honor in the Class of 1895. He has been a teacher since 1889, and is one of the most popular instructors of his locality. Mr. Dry was born at Hutsonville, Ill., June 15, 1869, a son of Daniel C. and Hannah S. (Henry) Dry, the former of whom was born June 15, 1840, in Montgomery County, Pa., while the mother was born in Berks County, same state. The father and son have the same birthday.

state of cultivation. His house, which is a very substantial and comfortable structure, was erected by him, as were his commodious barns and other outbuildings. Mr. Dry has one of the most delightful homes in his township, which is a center of charming hospitality, he and his wife being model hosts.

On April 18, 1897, Mr. Dry married Fannie Rains, twin sister of Nannie Rains (still unmarried), and daughter of Simpson and Nancy Jane Rains, both natives of North Carolina. Mr. and Mrs. Dry have these children: Hazel Morine, born August 27, 1898; MacOwen, born December 15, 1901; Harriet Arline, born November 7, 1904; and Marie Hoy, born December 21. 1906. Mrs. Dry is a member of the Universalist Church, with which she has been connected for twelve years. In politics Mr. Dry is a Republican, and he takes an appropriate interest in local affairs, although not an office seeker. The family oecupies an enviable position socially, and they have many friends throughout the neighborhood.

DUNCAN, Andrew Wilson. - The better class of druggists everywhere are men of scientific attainments and high integrity, who devote their lives to the welfare of their fellow-men in supplying the best of remedies and purest medicinal agents of known value, in aecordance with physicians' prescriptions and well known scientific formulas. Druggists of the better class compound many excellent remedies, but always under original or official names, and they never sell false brands or imitation medicines. They are the men to deal with when in need of anything in their line, which usually includes all standard remedies and corresponding adjuncts of a first-class pharmacy, and the finest and best of toilet articles and preparations and many useful accessories and remedial appliances. The earning of a fair living with the satisfaction which arises from a knowledge of the benfits conferred upon their patrons and the assistance they are able to render the medieal profession, is usually their greatest reward for long years of study and practice and many hours of daily toil.

One of the oldest established druggists of Crawford County is Andrew Wilson Duncan of Flat Rock, Ill., who established his present drug business at Flat Rock in 1878, thirty years ago. Mr. Duncan was born in Blount County, Tenn., March 9, 1842, a son of James Kennedy and Sarah (Swansey) Duncan. The father was born in Ohio and was a farmer and blacksmith. The family lived for some years in Blount County, Tenn., where Andrew Wilson Duncan began his studies in the common schools, but in 1859 removal was made to Illinois, and Mr. Duncan continued in the high schools of Palestine. His youth was passed upon a farm, but when he secured his certificate, he taught school for some time, and at the same time pursued his own studies. Later he established a general mercantile business at Morea, but in 1878 located in Flat Rock which has since been his home. In 1862, on August 12th, Mr. Duncan enlisted in Com- pany E, Ninety-eighth Illinois Volunteer Infantry, and was honorably discharged at Gallatin, Tenn., February 4, 1863, because of disability. He is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, is a Republican in politics, and for twenty years has been a member of the New Church (Swedenborgian).

October 4, 1864, Mr. Duncan was married at the residence of the father of the bride in Montgomery Township, to Miss Sarah Tedford, a daughter of Robert A. and Rebecca (McClurg) Tedford, and the children born of this marriage are: Alice, born August 12, 1865, and married Dr. W. C. Hayhurst, has a daughter Welcome Z.. and lives at Birds; Camilla, born Mach 12, 1871, married R. E. Young, a conductor on the Vandalia line and they live at Terre Haute, Ind., having one son, John, thirteen years old. Mr. and Mrs. Dunean had one child, Oswald, who is deceased.

Few men have taken a more active interest in publie affairs than Mr. Dunean, who has been prominently identified with all the public enterprises which have been successfully carried out during the thirty years he has made Flat Rock his home, and he is truthfully regarded as one of the public-spirited and representative men of his township.

DUNLAP, Richard Francis. - To be born on property long in the family and to own the homestead that has descended from father to son, has long been regarded às a very desirable thing. and Crawford County farmers are of this opinion. Among those who are fortunate in this respect, is Richard Francis Dunlap, a farmer and stockgrower on Section 8, Honey Creek Township, where he was born February 19, 1862, a son of Thomas and Polly Dunlap, the former deceased. Thomas Dunlap was born in Crawford County, December 12, 1829, a son of William Dunlap, a pioneer of the County, who came from his native State of Kentucky, where he married Polly Ellison, also a native of Kentucky. They became the parents of nine children, three of whom were born in Kentucky before the family exodus to Crawford County. Coming here at an early date. they settled in Honey Creek Township, and entered 160 acres of timber land. On this William Dunlap built a log house, and clearing off the timber, developed a fine farm, where his death occurred in March, 1865. He was a Democrat.

Thomas Dunlap was educated in the primitive log school houses of the neighborhood, and early learned all the details of pioneer farming. In December, 1848, he was married to Polly Fitts, who was born August 15, 1820, near Palestine, Crawford County. She was a daughter of Jefferson Richard Fitts, a pioneer of the County, who entered 40 acres of land from the Government. Later he entered 40 acres more, and cleared off his property and improved it. He married in Crawford County Polly Reedy, who came from one of the Eastern States. Jefferson Fitts and wife became the parents of six children. two of whom died in infancy, all being born in the neighborhood of Palestine. Mrs. Dunlap attended the early schools, and learned from her mother the duties of a good housewife. After their marriage Thomas Dunlap and wife bought 40 acres in Honey Creek Township, and cleared off the greater part of it. He sold this and bought another farm of 80 acres, and cleared a part of this. Once more he sold, and then bought 130 acres on Section 8, this, too being pretty generally covered with timber. As soon as he located on it he went to work with ee energy and cleared it. He had the following family: Presley, John A. (deceased), William, Polly Ann, Hannah Jane, and Richard F., all born in Honey Creek Township. In 1861 Thomas Dunlap enlisted and served for three months, when he died of the measles which were epidemic at that time. He was a Democrat and a hard working, reliable man, who enjoyed the confidence and esteem of his neighborhood.

Richard Francis Dunlap was educated in the log school-house of his neighborhood, and learned to farm. At his father's death, he inherited 53 acres of the old homestead where he has sinca lived. He has made his improvements and has a very comfortable house, barn and good fences, and his premises are kept in good order. Politically he is a Democrat. On December 24, 1895, Mr. Dunlap married Mary Gaines, who was born in Russelville, Lawrence County, Ill., where she was reared and educated. Mr. and Mrs. Dunlap have the following children: Clista, Rutha, Cecil, Tina, Frank, Emma and William J., all born on the present farm.

'DYE, William Harrison. - This is the day of large enterprises, of extensive investments and calls for executive ability of a high order. Captains of industry were never before so much in demand as now when all that is best in a man's makeup is called into action to meet and conquer competition and to satisfy the growing demand for the best in every line at lowest prices. William Harrison Dye, for many years closely identified with the oil interests of Indiana, has been largely instrumental in creating the present flourishing conditions in natural gas lines in Illinois, although he has been a resident of Illinois only since December, 1907, settling then' at Robinson, Crawford County. Mr. Dye was born at Bartholomew County, Ind., June 3, 1858, a son of William Henry and Lucetta (Gilpin) Dye, natives of Ohio and Kentucky, respectively. The father died in 1873, aged forty-seven years, while his widow still survives him at the present date, and at the advanced age of eighty-four years is residing in Philadelphia, Hancock County, Ind.

A physician by profession, and a farmer by vocation, William Henry Dye owned a farm and drug-store, and his son William Harrison Dye alternated between these two lines of business at the same time attending school, first in the farming district and later in the high school at Greenfleld, Ind. Until his father's death he was in the drug-store at Philadelphia, Ind., but after that returned to the 300-acre farm. Mr.

Dye was of the first promoters of natural gas in Indiana, discovering it in 1888 in Hancock and Hamilton Counties, Ind., and he was one among the first to supply natural gas to Indianapolis. In 1894 he bought leases in wells in Blackford and Adams Counties, Ind. and was the successful producer of large quantities of oil and gas. Coming to Robinson, Ill in December, 1907, he organized. what is known as the Robinson Gas and Oil Company, an organization with large capital to back it, and very extensive facilities for handling all demands. The company owns and operates at the present time six miles of gas lines, and has the contract for supplying many boilers in Robinson, besides private citizens. This company wil] add six more miles of line in the fall of 1908, which wil give them twelve miles in all.

On January 2, 1894, Mr. Dye married at Chicago, Ill, Mrs. Anna L. Green, daughter of Elizabeth Wishard, of Hendricks County, Ind. - no issue. The Green family is one of the old pioneer families of Indiana. Although a Methodist for many years, Mr. Dye is now a Presbyterian, but retains a warm -affection for the church of his youth. In politics he is a Demoerat, believing in the principles promulgated by Andrew Jackson. Although too busy a man to engage in polities, his influence is wide-spread and is exerted towards the betterment and development of any community with which he is connected. A man of large undertakings, keen, Shrewd, possessed of masterful executive force, and thoroughly understanding every detail of extensive interests which he represents. Mr. Dye is steadily becoming a power in this State as in Indiana, and the success of his venture has been assured from the start.

EAGLETON, John Cornelius. - Serving the people in various positions of trust, Judge John Cornelius Eagleton has established a record which is recognized and admired by his associates. His administration of office has distinguished him as a man of far more than ordinary ability and attracted the attention of legal circles. As an attorney he is vigorous, but at all times just; as a Judge he was calm, judicial, yet decided, and no one ean say of him that he was ever influenced by a prejudice, or point to a single instance where personal favor was shown.

Judge Eagleton's father, James M. Eagleton, was born in Crawford County, Ill, in February, 1832. The grandfather, James Eagleton, came from Tennessee to Crawford County at an early day and settled in Montgomery Township, but later moved to Honey Creek Township, where he owned a farm and where he died about 1875, aged eighty-two years, his wife having died a few years earlier. The father, James M. Eagleton, was a farmer in Robinson Township, from which place he moved to Missouri and later to Arkansas, where he remained about two years, then coming to Moultrie County, Ill, after which he located in the city of Robinson (then a village), which has since been his home. The mother was born in Wilkes County, N. C., in February, 1835, and while still a young girl went alone to live at Greenupsburg, Ky., afterward coming to Crawford County, Ill, where she met and married James M. Eagleton. As already stated, she is still living. Mr. and Mrs. James M. Eagleton have had the following children: George D., of Robinson, Ill.; John C., subject of this sketch ; and three others who died in infancy.

John C. Eagleton was born in Robinson, Ill., April 10, 1866, a son of James M. and Nancy A. (Baugess) Eagleton, both of whom are still living and in good health, although considerably past the three-score and ten milestone. The son was graduated from the Robinson High School in 1885, and learned the trade of a stone-cutter, but not being satisfied with his vocation, began the study of law, being admitted to the bar in 1889. While studying law in 1889 he was elected City Clerk, three times was elected City Attorney, and, in 1905, was elected Mayor of Robinson. In 1894 he was elected to the office of County Judge, which he filled with distinction until 1898, after which he formed a partnership with E. S. Baker, the present Postmaster of Robinson, under the Style of Eagleton & Baker, which was later changed to Eagleton & Wesner. Judge Eagleton is now acting attorney for the Illinois Pure Food Commission. In politics Judge Eagleton is a Republican, and has taken a very active part in party matters, not only locally. but throughout the State. In religious views, he is a member of the Christian Church, and fraternally is a member of the Masonie Order, the Woodmen of America and the Knights of Pythias.

On April 6, 1892, Judge Eagleton was married to Miss Lola M. Ritchie, who is an earnest Christian woman, born in Lawrence County, Ill. August 4, 1869. Judge and Mrs. Eagleton have three children: Frank Ritchie, born in 1893; Mary, born in 1895, and Robley Neal, born in 1898.

Judge Eagleton's entire career as a public official is above reproach, and he has been eminently fair with all with whom he had to deal, and. the fact that there was not the slightest blotch on his record, is something of which he may well be proud. As an attorney, Judge Eagleton has a knowledge of all branches of law which is intimate and far-reaching.

EAGLETON, Wiliam McPherson. - Wherever tbere are members of the Society of Friends, there is certain to be a certain measure of peaceful contentment and quiet prosperity. The Quakers are the most retiring of people, and yet by their upright example they have an effect upon tle community that is felt and generally recognized. Always hardworking and thrifty, they never call in the assistance of the law, their spoken word is as good as the signature of others, and they live in peace with each other and the world which surrounds them, but of which they are not a part. William MePherson Eagleton of Robinson Township, Crawford County, is this kind of a man, and, like others of his faith, he is highly respected by all who know him. He was born in Robinson Township, February 16. 1867, a son of William Anderson and Rebecca (Mann) Eagleton. William Anderson Eagleton was born on a farm near Terre Haute, Ind., October 22, 1822, but at an early date came to Palestine, where he learned the trade of a tanner and then moved to a farm in Honey Creek Township, where he died March 21, 1907, at the age of eighty-four years. His wife died August 18, 1873, in Honey Creek Township. The grandfather on the maternal side, John Mann, came from Ohio, settling in Martin Township at an early date.

William Eagleton went to the district school in Honey Creek Township. There he married on September 11, 1890 - Justice Lilly performing the ceremony - Bertha Connett, daughter of Aaron and Fannie (Houston) Connett, natives of Ohio and Indiana, respectively. Mr. and Mrs. Connett came from Indiana to Robinson Township, Crawford County, but later returned to Indiana where Mrs. Connett died. Following this Mr. Connett returned to Illinois, locating in Honey Creek Township, but later went to Carrier Mills, Saline County, Ill., where he now lives. He served three years in an Indiana regiment during the Civil War. The following children have been born to Wiliam M. Eagleton and wife: Mamie June, born May 11, 1891. married Ausby Cleve Montgomery, a farmer of Honey Creek Township, and they have no issue; Cora Glenn, born March 28, 1895; Clara Rebecca, born November 5, 1897; Esther Pearl, born November 10, 1900, and Clem Connett, born September 17, 1903. William Eagleton and his wife united themselves with the Society of Friends ten years ago. In politics he is a Republican.

In the spring of 1888 William M. Eagleton. with his father, bought 42 acres of land where the former and his family now reside. Later, W. M. Eagleton bought enough land to enlarge his farm to 128 acres, which is the present extent of his real estate holdings. The land is good and the family have a comfortable residence, where a hearty hospitality is dispensed to friends and strangers alike.

EATON, Marion D. - The history of the oil fields almost anywhere is much the same. In each instance there is the increase in values, the partial turning over of properties to companies which develop the wells, and which draw out of the earth the riches which have accumulated beneath its surface for eons of time. Crawford County, Ill, has experienced just such a boom, and many of its citizens who were farmers and stock-raisers have retired from their land to adjoining cities and towns, or are still carrying on some of their agricultural pursuits in the midst of other activity. agis

Marion D. Eaton of Robinson Township is particularly fortunate in that he has fourteen producing wells, four in Oblong Township and ten in Robinson Township. He was born in

Township, July 17, 1827, and the latter in Ohio, October 17, 1833. These aged parents are living with Mr. Eaton, and are in excellent health, the father at eighty-one, and the mother at seventy-five years of age.

Reared on a farm and educated in the district schools of the neighborhood, Mr. Eaton has lived the life of the ordinary farmer, but has succeeded better than the majority, as he owns 320 acres in Robinson Township and 80 acres in Oblong Township. He is an excellent business man and good farmer, and has known how to make, save and invest money. A Republican in politics, he has been honored with the offices of Highway Commissioner for seventeen years, and is recognized as an excellent official.

On October 12, 1880, in Oblong Township, Mr. Eaton was married to Elizabeth A. Henry, a daughter of John Henry, her parents being residents of Oblong, Township up to the time of their death. 'The children born to Mr. and Mrs. Eaton were: Earl W., born February 13, 1882, married Helen Walter, and they have one child, - Mary Elizabeth, born August 5, 1906; Clara Edith, born July 23, 1884, married Ray Henry, and they have one child, - Mary Catharine, born August 7, 1907: Hattie June, born July 26, 1892, and is unmarried, living at home.

EATON, William. - A veteran of the Civil War, honored by his political party by appointment to the office of Postmaster of Hutsonville, Crawford County, Ill, and a man pre-eminently publie-spirited and enterprising, giving his hearty endorsement to all that pertains to the general welfare William Eaton is a man universally respected. He was born in Sullivan County, Ind.. February 27, 1838, a son of Charles and Sarah (Hunt) Eaton. the former born in Fleming County, Ky., in 1799, and died October 1, 1869, and the latter a daughter of Mesha Hunt, also born in Kentucky. Her death occurred on the home farm, two miles west of Sullivan, in December, 1865.

William Eaton, after attending the district Schools of his native place, taught school three terms, and then began reading medicine in the office of Dr. Hinkle of Sullivan, thus continuing for two years. He then entered Rush Medical College, Chicago, from which he was graduated with honors in February, 1861. Prior to this, in April, 1861, Dr. Eaton had been one of the first to respond to the call for troops, and enlisted in Company I, Captain John Masten commanding, Seventeenth Indiana Volunteer Infantry. constituting a part of the celebrated Wilder's Brigade. Among other battles and engagements, Dr. Eaton participated in the following: Green Brier, W. Va., on the Little Tygart River where General Lee and his staff came near being eaptured, and where Captain Washington, a relative of President Washington, was killed, (the party being surprised while they were riding leisurely along. and the body of Capt. Washington being secured under a flag of truce); the battles of Pittsburg Landing and Chickamauga ; the Thirty Day Siege at Kenesaw Mountain; the three weeks' Siege of Atlanta; and the battles at Pulaski, Tenn. and Selma, Ala. Having served faithfully for four years and four months, and being absent from duty only thirteen days while in the hospital at Chattanooga, he was finally mustered out at Macon, Ga., in August, 1865, and honorably discharged at Indianapolis. Then resuming his studies, he was graduated and soon after entered upon a practice which has been continued for thirty-seven years aud in which he has established a reputation as one ot the most highly regarded medical men of Crawtord County.

Ox May 7, 1867, Dr. Eaton was married to Miss Eliza Griffith, of Hutsonville who was born in July, 1841. and died May 20, 1885. She was the daughter of Major William C. Griffith, a stone-mason who constructed a large part of the National Road through Indiana and Illinois. On July 31, 1890, Dr. Eaton married Miss Mattie Clark, of Chattanooga, Tenn., who was born in Virginia. Dr. Eaton's oldest children are dead. Georgie was born February 26, 1868, married Frank Adams of Hutsonville, and is deceased ; Fannie married James A. Wright, had two children, is also deceased; Charles, born August 21, 1876; Bess, born May 30, 1881, and Nellie, born March 27. 1885.

Dr. Eaton is a strong Republican, and has taken an active part in local affairs. He has long been a member of the Aesculapian and Medical Societies. His church relations have been with the Methodist Church, with which he has been connected since early manhood, and he is now one of its Trustees, and was at one time Superintendent of the Sunday School. Dr. Eaton faced the foe with a quiet, dauntless courage and a serene fortitude of soul, just as he has done the various troubles of after life, and possessing as he does such high standards of morality and such a true conception of Christian duty, he is an ideal official, as well as a generous neighbor and tender family man.

EMMONS, W. R., for many years a magistrate living at Palestine, Ill, was born April 14, 1836, in Russellville, Lawrence County, IlL, a sou of Charles D. and Sarah (Mills) Emmons, the former born in 1805 in Kentucky, and died in 1850 in Russellville, Ill., having been Sheriff of Lawrence County. He and his wife were the parents of ten children. W. Emmons had but a few years of school in Russellville, so has taught himself nearly all he knows. He taught school in the county several years, and in 1863 bought a farm south of Robinson, where he resided for five years, when he purchased a half interest in the steam gristmill at Palestine. In three years he sold this interest, and in 1871 bought a farm near Palestine which he operated. A Republican, Mr. Emmons has filled the offices of Assessor, Collector, Supervisor and. in the spring of 1881, was elected Justice of the Peace. On March 27, 1860, he married Sarah Nichols, of Robinson, Ill, who was born in Crawford

County, January 12, 1841, a daughter of Merritt and Elizabeth (Brown) Nichols. Mr. and Mrs, Emmons became the parents of four children: Hattie, Eliza, Blanche and William Roy. Mr. Emmons is a Knight of Honor.

EVERINGHAM, Capt. George B., a veteran of the Civil War, was born near Trimble Station, Crawford County, Ill., March 2, 1843, a son of John Everingham, who was born near Cincinnati, Ohio. In 1830 the father came to Crawford County, Ill., locating in Palestine, where he worked at harness-making, and later divided his time between that and farming. He died June 20, 1873. John Everingham was a son of Enoch, who was born in Sussex County, N. J., and was a millwright by trade. The wife of John Everingham, who was a native of Crawford County, died April 15, 1878. Of the fourteen children born to John and Sarah (Newlin) Everingham, George B. is the oldest. He was brought up on the farm and received only a limited education. When only nineteen he enlisted in Company F, Sixty-second Illinois Volunteer Infantry, and participated in the engagements at Jackson, Tenn., Cross Roads, Tenn., and Little Rock, Ark. Entering the army as a private on December 1, 1861, he was mustered out March 6, 1866, as Captain of his company. Returning to Palestine he went into the livery business with John E. Miller, but a year later began farming, with his brothers William and Allen C. renting a prairie farm. In 1868 ae bought 30 acres of the home farm, and remained on it until January, 1871, when he traded it for 112 acres which he made his homestead, making additions thereto until he owned 260 acres. In February, 1868, he married Anna M., daughter of William Musgrave, and they became the parents of the following children: Nora, Ellen, Ida, Arthur C. and Esther. Mr. and Mrs. Everingham joined the Baptist Church many years ago, and he was made a deacon more than a quarter of a century ago. In political faith he is a Republican.

FAUCETT, Samuel, a member of the dry-goods firm of the H. E. Whitaker Company, was born in Bloomfield, Ind., September 19, 1878, a son of Abram and Sarah (Coppin) Faucett, the former born March 5. 1855, at Bloomfield, Ind. and the latter near Bloomfield, in 1856. Mr. Faucett met his wife, who was born after her people emigrated from North Carolina to Indiana in wagons.

Samuel Faucett was well educated, for after he went to the common schools at Flat Rock, Ill., where the family had located, he learned his father's trade, and then attended the High School at Bloomfield, Ind. In the meanwhile by teaching he had earned sufficient money to pursue his studies at the Central Normal School at Danvile, Ind. He then taught school for three terms, when, desiring to enter a broader field, he came to Robinson and engaged as clerk for H. E. Whitaker, and after three years was taken

On November 1, 1903, Mr. Faucett was married to Ethel Jones, of Flat Rock, Crawford County, a daughter of Dr. H. F. Jones, but there has been no issue from this marriage. In politics Mr. Faucett is a Republican. Fraternally he is a member of Knights of Pythias, Modern Woodmen and of the Tribe of Ben Hur. For seven years he has been a member of the Methodist Church. He has great confidence in the future of Robinson.

FAUGHT, David W. - Some of the farmers of Crawford County have proven themselves to be men above the ordinary, in that they have achieved more than the usual amount of success. - This success has not come easily but is the result of hard work and excellent management, and especially is this true in the farming localities. The climatic conditions and the Soil of Crawford County are such as to make it an ideal section for the prosecution of farming activities, and among those farmers deserving special mention is David W. Faught, of Section 13, Prairie Township.

Mr. Faught was born in Fairfield County, Ohio, April 7, 1838, a son of Wesley Faught, who was born in Licking County, that State, April 17, 1816. On April 7, 1836, Wesley Faught married Rebecca Stover, who was born in Page County, Va. November 16, 1811. They were the parents of seven children, namely: Susanna W., born February 18, 1837; David W., born April 7, 1838; Amanda, born March 7, 1840; Jasper, born December 4, 1841; Newton D., born March 22, 1845; William M., born February 11, 1848; Emeline, born October 23, 1854. Mrs. Rebecca (Stover) Faught was the daughter of Samuel and Susanna (Brombaugh) Stover, who were the parents of thirteen children, viz.; Nancy, born October 2, 1796; Barbara, born July 22, 1798; Elizabeth, born November 18, 1799; Mary, born November 25, 1801; John, born November 16, 1804; Henry, born March 24, 1806; Isaac, born September 22, 1807; Susannah, born February 3, 1809; Catherine, born May 24, 1810; Rebecca (Mrs. Faught), born November 16, 1811; Samuel, born November 8, 1813, died at the age of eighty-four, August 9, 1898; David, born July 23, 1815, died August 15, 1848; Joseph, born January 15 1817. The Stover family came from Virginia to Licking County, Ohio, in 1815, when Mrs. Faught was four years old.

Nine years after the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Faught, they removed to Crawford County, Ill., and settled in Prairie Township, where Wesley Faught bought 280 acres of land in Section 36, which was raw prairie with the exception of 20 acres. "They moved into a double log cabin, where they lived for nine years. With the assistance of some hired help, Wesley Faught did all the breaking of the land, and he had his land well under cultivation when he met with a fatal accident by a horse falling upon him while out riding January 15, 1866. He survived the accident a month but died of the injuries. His widow survived until October 28, 1879, when she, too, died.

David W. Faught bought out the interest of some of the heirs of the homestead, four years later buying the interest of the others, and owned the homestead for nineteen years. Later he moved upon the property formerly owned by his father-in-law, where he now lives. During his early manhood Mr. Faught was engaged in teaching in the public schools of Crawford County for eight years. He also served as Supervisor of his township in the County Board for two terms of four years each, was Justice of the Peace of his town, and has occupied the position of School Treasurer, and for twenty-four consecutive years has been Clerk of the Board of Trustees of Schools.

On October 29, 1865, Mr. David W. Faught married Clara E. Newlin and they became the parents of the following children: Mary R., born: November 1, 1866, married John B. Holmes, September 1, 1889, who is a farmer in Prairie Township, and they have eight children; William C., born January 21, 1869, married Alice Kirk, February 4, 1894, and was a physician, having graduated from the Louisville Medical College in 1894, but died November 20, 1908; Octavia, born May 3, 1871, married Charles E. Mitchell, December 27, 1891, and they live in Porterville, where he acts as a teamster for the Standard Oil Company, - they have five children; Stella Opal, born September 7, 1872, married January 31, 1892, Elmer E. Barrett, hardware merchant, and they have six children; Laura V., born August 7, 1874, married Louis Wilbert, a farmer of Prairie Township, December 16, 1894, but she is now deceased, leaving two children who are being reared by their grandfather, Mr. Faught; an infant, born July 21, 1876; Otto Raphael, born August 11, 1877; Elfie E., born September 14, 1879; Zora Hope, born May 10, 1882; Grover A., born February 10, 1885; Frank Thurman, born February 4, 1888; and Alma Clara, born November 21, 1891.

FERGUSON, Charles R. - To come of pioneer Stock and to know that one's forebears developed a primitive commerce by clearing off the land and navigating the streams, had opened up a new territory and, as wielders of the axe, scythe or spade, brought civilization a little further westward, is something of which any man may well be proud. When it is remembered that nearly all of the country lying west of the sea coast has been opened up and developed within the space of one hundred years, and through the efforts of sturdy pioneers, some slight idea can be gained of what is due to them. >

Charles R. Ferguson of Flat Rock, Ill, was born in Charleston, Coles County, Il., April 8, 1863, of good pioneer Kentucky ancestry. His father James H. Ferguson was born in Greensburg, Ind., and died in 1877, at the age of fiftyseven years and one month. By occupation he was a farmer. The mother's name was America Ferguson, and she was born in Kentucky. These parents had six sons and six daughters: 'Nancy Ellen; Davis, deceased; Rachel; John, deceased; Thomas; William, deceased; Samuel, deceased; Eliza, deceased; Charles R.; Maggie, deceased; Nannie, deceased; Emma, married William Trombly and has three ckildren - one boy and two girls.

Mr. Ferguson was educated in the common schools of Charleston until he was nine years old, when removal was made to Russellville, where he finished his education, at the same time working on the farm. In 1887 Mr. Ferguson was married near Russellville, Lawrence County, to Lucy Shinkle, daughter of John and Rachel (Stotler) Shinkle. The children born to Mr. and Mrs. Ferguson were: John P., born May 27, 1889 (deceased); Mae, born January 17, 1891; William, born February 20, 1894, and Emma, born June 25, 1896. For the past seven years Mr. Ferguson has been a member of the Methodist Church. His political views are such that he feels that the Prohibition party would most successfully carry them out, and so supports the candidates of that party and took much interest in the anti-saloon movement which swept the State in the spring of 1908.

FIFE, Robert. - Many of the most substantial men of the various cities and towns contiguous to large farming districts are gathered from these farms, they having retired to the more quiet life where they are able to enjoy what they worked so hard to secure. Their children are given advantages they never had, and in their successes and achievements they take their deepest pleasures. Robert Fife, born on a farm three miles south of Palestine, Ill, May 16, 1872, is a son of William Fife who came from Ireland with his parents when about six years of age, and located in Crawford County in 1865. Prior to that time he lived in Philadelphia, Pa.. for twenty-four years, the balance of the time being spent in Clinton County, Ohio, where he married Mary Jane Paris, and there farmed until 1865, when he moved to Illinois and bought the French farm of 320 acres, upon which he resided until 1904. He was active in stock-raising, and bred and shipped stock upon an extensive scale, his markets being Chicago and Buffalo. His holdings amount to 3,000 acres in all in Crawford County, and represent forty-three years of hard work, thrift and wise investments. He also owns the building occupied by the Palestine Bank, and a number of substantial business blocks.

The first purchase of land made by Mr. William Fife contained less than 100 acres that was cleared, but he soon had the balance improved and under cultivation. This farm was bought from the widow of Governor French. who had built the house on it and occupied it to within a short time of his demise, Of the 3,000 acres he has bought in Crawford County, one-half has been cleared under his supervision. In August, 1898, William Fife and his son Robert organized the Palestine Bank of Palestine, Ill, with William Fife as President and Robert Fife as Cashier. The bank has been in operation for over ten years and is one of the sound financial institutions of the county. About a year ago, another son, Matthew Fife, was taken into the firm and is now Vice-President.

There is no other man in Palestine, to which Mr. William Fife retired in 1904, who has contributed so largely towards the advancement of that city. He has been actively identified with every publie measure brought before the people of Palestine, and has always been on the side of law and order. His charities are many and his friendships deep, and he has been extremely generous to his sons, presenting each of his eight children with a farm upon attaining their majority. At the age of seventy-eight years this hale, cheery, pleasant Irishman, a true son of his native land. looks like a man of fifty, and Mrs. Fife, who is seventy, is in excellent health. Mr. and Mrs. William Fife are the parents of the following children: Anna Mary, who is the wife of G. J. Dickinson and they have six living children ; Nancy Jane, who is the wife of Harry H. Bussard, and they have four living children; Elizabeth, who is the wife of Dr. J. A. Martin; Martha Jane, is the wife of James Hughes and they have three children: David, who married Alta Woodworth; Robert; William, unmarried, and Matthew, who married Oro M. Welch and they have one child.

Robert Fife was brought up on a farm and was well educated in the district schools of his township. He has improved the farm his father gave him, and is making it pay. He is also largely interested in the bank he and his father founded. On September 15, 1898, Mr. Fife married in Palestine Inez Pearl Ambrose, a daughter of Rev. Matthew Ambrose, a retired minister who resides in Chicago. These children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fife: Harold Ambrose, born June 26, 1900; Helen Catherine, born August 14. 1903, and Robert Roland, born September 3, 1907. The family are Presbyterians, and Mr. Fife is active in church and Sunday School work, and has been an elder in his church for the past four years. In politics he is a Republican. There have been no deaths in this family, all still living 1909--a remarkable record.

FINLEY, De Witt Talmage. - The remarkable inerease in the commercial and industrial prosperity of Robinson, IlL, is largely due to the progressive spirit displayed by some of its leading men, who have devoted capital and effort towards maintaining the prestige of the city and inducing new corporations to locate within its limits. Conspicuous among these men has been De Witt Talmage Finley, who was born at Clarion, Pa. July 7, 1877, a son of William Penn Finley, who was a large oil producer in the oil fields of Pennsylvania, prior to his death in 1882. His wife was Elizabeth Kribbs, who

De Witt Talmage Finley remained on a farm until twelve years old, when his family removed to Pittsburg, where he was educated. At an early age he began his business career as an errand boy in a large wholesale hardware store in Pittsburg; later was a clerk for the largest wholesale millinery establishment in that city, and finally went on the road as salesman. While succeeding very well, he was severely injured and, for eighteen months, was incapacitated for business, but being undismayed, as soon as able established himself in a retail butter and egg store in a suburb of Pittsburg. No sooner had he begun to enjoy a good trade than he met with another accident and for six months was obliged to remain unemployed. Still possessed of plenty of pluck and ambition, he went to Oil City, Pa., and there entered the employ of the Standard Oil Company. While thus employed he was sent to Lewis County, W. Va., to take a position as telegraph operator at a gas measuring station. . Misfortune seemed to follow this young man, for while discharging his duties, he met with an accident which resulted in blood-poisoning, and once more for six months he was disqualified for active service. When he was again able to resume work, the Standard Oil Company gave him a position in the construction department, which was laying an 18-inch gas line from Lewis County, W. Va., to Cleveland, Ohio. So capable did he prove that he was called upon to fill numerous positions, being time-keeper, paymaster, team. foreman and general utility man. For the fourth time Mr. Finley met with an aecident and the blood poisoning that set in nearly terminated his life and he was unable to work for another three months. Other men would have been entirely discouraged, but not so Mr. Finley, for with optimistic spirit, he once more resumed his responsibilities, and going to Little Rock, Ark., he entered the employ of W. H. Schott & Co., of Chicago. Here he was engaged for six months installing the hot-water heating system for the city of Little Rock, and then becoming interested in the oil fields of Oklahoma Territory, went to Cleveland, Okla., as lessor for the Minnetonka Oil Company. Afterwards, he leased oil land amounting to 160 acres, which \developed very profitably and he still owns it. As though he had not been unfortunate enough, just as success came to him in this first oil venture, Mr. Finley was stricken with an attack of malarial fever which lasted four months, and which left him in a very debilitated condition. As soon as able, he returned to Pittsburg, only remaining there a short time in July, 1905, when he went to the Casey, oil fields. A thorough inspection showed him that the Casey fields were shallow, but believing that more productive wells of oil and gas were in the vicinity, he went eighteen miles southwest of Casey and secured a block of 4,500 acres in leases. He then returned to Pittsburg and organized a company for the purpose of testing for oil. Accomplishing this, he returned to his property and began drilling, with the result that he found nothing. Not satisfied, however, for he was convinced that the oil field at Casey was connected with the Princeton, Ind., fields, a distance of 130 miles, he persevered and was rewarded by locating the Shire Well, No. 1, thirty-one miles southeast of Casey, and on the same day started a well on the A. M. Brown farm, one mile north of Oblong. These wells were drilled to a depth of 800 feet. Once more, Mr. Finley was called upon to face dire misfortune. Just as he received news of the failure of his partner in the Stock market, Mrs. Finley was taken sick with typhoid fever and for twenty-four days he nursed his wife almost ceaselessly. In the meanwhile the wells had been shut down for three weeks, but with his indomitable courage Mr. Finley soon had a new company formed, and the wells were completed. The product was found to be the best in that locality. 'The Shire Well was shot some time later, and produced in the first twenty-four hours 3,000 barrels of oil. The Brown well was destroyed when shot. Having demonstrated the truth of his theories, Mr. Finley organized the Mahutska Oil Company, Mahutska meaning, in the Osage Indian language, "money." This company has been very successful and was managed by Mr. Finley until March, 1908, when he resigned in order to look after his outside interests.

In the meanwhile, Mr. Finley had been looking over Robinson, and appreciating the many advantages this city offered, in April, 1906, he organized the Finley-Baker Realty Company, taking into the firm his old associate, Mr. Baker. This realty business has been extraordinarily successful, and Mr. Finley has now associated with him W. M. Searborough, from Pittsburg, as the Finley Realty Company, successors to the Finley-Baker Company. In addition to these varied interests, Mr. Finley has been instrumental in organizing the following corporations: The Wanda Oil Company of Pittsburg, and The Mitchell Company of Robinson; the Oil Company of Brown, Hogue & Finley, the Splane & Finley Company, The Finley-Baker Oil Company, and Finley Brothers. Mr. Finley's brothers are F. W. and G. K. Finley, and the firm of Finley Brothers controls holdings of from 25,000 to 30,000 acres in Western Illinois. In the near future this company proposes to prospect for natural gas in sufficient quantity to pipe the entire city of St. Louis.

On September 27, 1905, Mr. Finley married Miss Laura Leone Paden, daughter of M. J. Paden, one of the prominent West Virginia business men. Mr. and Mrs. Finley have two children: Dorothy Ann Elizabeth, born January 19, 1907, and Virginia, born June 25, 1908. Mr. Finley is independent in his political views. He and.his wife are consistent Methodists, and liberal in their contributions to that church. He is very prominent in Masonie circles, having attained to the 32nd degree, having associated himself with the Knights Templar Commandery, and is also a Mystie Shriner. One of the most beautiful homes in Robinson was built by Mr. Finley, and there he and his wife and little daughters dispense a charming hospitality. By firm determination and constant painstaking effort, Mr. Finley has achieved success and steadily risen to his present remarkable prosperity. He is a man of earnest and thoughtful character, and while rising, has carried up with him more than one of his associates of humbler days.

FIREBAUGH, Isaac L, M. D. - Doctor Firebaugh, one of the representative members of his profession in Robinson, comes of one of the oldest families of Crawford County. Dr. Firebaugh was born in Bucyrus, Ohio, July 14, 1847, son of David Firebaugh, who was born in Harrison County, Ohio, in 1812, and died in 1887, at Robinson, Ill. The mother of Doctor Firebaugh was Lucy (Ludwig) Firebaugh, born in Berks County. Pa., in 1818, and died at Robinson, Ill., in 1901. The Firebaugh family moved from Bellefontaine, Ohio, 1855, coming to Crawford County, Ill., where they purchased a quarter-section of land, four miles west of Robinson, and this land now is extremely valuable, there being a number of active oil-wells on it.

Doctor Firebaugh, after attending the common Schools of Bellefontaine and those near his old home in Crawford County, attended the University of Indiana and later taught school for two years to enable him to enter the Miami Medical College at Cincinnati, from which he was graduated in 1875. Returning from college, he engaged in practice in Robinson, in which he has continued ever since. the confidence of the people and, not only has a large private practice, but for the past fifteen years has been one of the surgeons of the Big Four Railroad, and for some time has acted in the same capacity for the Illinois Central. He is also President of the Robinson Hospital Asso- ` ciation, and belongs to the Crawford County Medical Society, the Illinois State Medical Association and the American Medical Association. In addition to his other multitudinous duties, Dr. Firebaugh finds time to give his services as President of the Robinson School Board, and for twenty years was a member of the Pension Board.

On October 20, 1881, Doctor Firebaugh was married to Ellen M. Sims of Robinson. Mrs. Firebaugh's parents came from Edgar County, Ill and settled in the town when it was a mere village of a dozen houses, and here Mrs. Firebaugh was born in 1858, five years after her family's settlement there. Doctor and Mrs. Firebaugh have four children, three sons and one daughter, all at home except the eldest son, who is now in the Philippines. Mrs, Firebaugh is a lady of literary tastes and accomplishments and has contributed. sketches to some of the leading journals, The Firebaugh home on West Main street, with its spacious grounds, is one of the

FITZPATRICK, James Thomas. - There are in every community men of great force of character and exceptional ability, who by reason of their capacity for leadership become recognized as foremost citizens, and bear an important part in publie affairs. As citizens they are honorable, prompt and true to every engagement, and as men they hold the honor and esteem of all classes of people, performing their duties with diligent care and guarding their personal integrity as a sacred possession. Such a man is James Thomas Fitzpatrick, who is prominently identified with the agricultural interests of Crawford County.

The birth of James Thomas Fitzpatrick occurred in Greene County, Ind., August 6, 1849, a Son of Joseph and Sarah (Floyd) Fitzpatrick. Joseph Fitzpatrick was born in Kentucky, but went to Greene County, Ind., at an early day. He was born in 1815 and died in 1898, aged eightythree. He was a miller by trade and operated a mil at Jonesboro, Ind., where he owned a small farm. His wife was born in Tennessee in 1816, and died in the same year as her husband, aged eighty-two. The following family was born to Joseph Fitzpatrick and wife: Henry E., Elizabeth Dorcas, Sabra Catherine, Cassie Jane, James Thomas, Augustus LaFayette. Jacob Fletcher, Ruth Margaret, Mary Ann, Mitchell, John C. Fremont, and Nancy Alice.

James Thomas Fitzpatrick was educated in Greene County, going to school until eighteen, after which he worked on his fathers' farm. On January 5, 1872, he married Sarah Pethtel, born January 10, 1853,:a daughter of William and Rachel (Watson) Pethtel, the former born in Pennsylvania, May 20, 1820, and the latter in Ohio, January 4, 1826. Mr. Pethtel died January 21, 1904, his wife having passed away November 12, 1886. Mr. Pethtel was Deputy United States Marshal in Noble County, Ohio, during the Civil War. He and his wife had the following family: Ella. Mary, Nancy, Barbara. Sarah, Lucinda, Rachel, William Thomas, Rebecca Elizabeth and Emma Jane.

Mr. and Mrs. Fitzpatrick have had the fellowing children: William Joseph, born October 27, 1872, on January 1, 1898, married Chloe Ann Stoner, daughter of Jesse C. and Mary (Bookwalter) Stoner, but who died September 29, 1902, after which he married as his second wife Amy Alice Stoner, sister of his first wife; Rachel Rosanna, born August 26, 1873, married Willis A. Swinger, son of Jacob Swinger, on November 4, 1899, and they have three children - Vola S., born August 3, 1900; Volora Gay, born February 17, 1902, and Cile Wilbur, born January 6, 1905; | George Oran, born July 1, 1875, died September 20, 1884; James Curtis, born July 29, 1877, married Edith Rebecca Stoner, daughter of Jesse C. Stoner, on March 14, 1900, and he has one boy, Russell, born March 11. 1901.

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has always been active in the councils of his party and is regarded as one of its foremost representatives. For thirty years Mr. Fitzpatrick has been a member of the Christian Church, and his wife has belonged to this church for the same length of time. They are both active in church work, and take a strong interest in all matters pertaining to the religious development of their community. Fraternally, Mr. Fitzpatrick belongs to the order of Modern Americans.

The Fitzpatrick family has been connected with the history of several States, its members always being found among the sound, conservative men of the community, and none have ever done anything to bring reproach upon the name. The younger generation are rapidly forging to the front, and identifying themselves with the best interests of their localities. Mr. Fitzpatrick and his wife have brought up their children carefully, giving them good educations and are justly proud of them and what they have been able to accomplish.

In the fall of 1879, Mr. Fitzpatrick with his family came to La Motte Township. Crawford County, where for a few years he rented land. About 1892 he bought 100 acres of his present farm, and about four years later purchased 10615 acres joining the first land bought on the northeast, and he now owns 2061 acres. In 1905 he built the house in which he now resides.

FOLCK, Adam Sheler. - There is so much of interest in a record of the lives of pioneers of any locality, that it is difficult to condense even a few of the main facts. Every one of the States has been settled by a few who have gone on before, bearing the hardships, risking their lives and giving up the comforts and many of the necessities of life. Yet through them and their work has come the great Union, the greatest country in the world. The majority of these early settlers were, or became, farmers, buying land from the Government and gradually bringing it into cultivation. Illinois is no exception to this rule, and in Crawford- County there still remain many relies of those old days, among whieh one that is very interesting is the primitive log house, with puncheon floor, built by the Folck family upon their location in Robinson in 1872.

Adam Sheler Folck about 1872 emigrated with his family from Greene County, Ohio, where he was born and given a common school education. His parents were Jacob Folck and Elizabeth (Frick) Folck, both natives of Pennsylvania, whence the former came to Greene County, Ohio, where his death occurred in 1867 at seventy-two years of age. There were eleven children born to Jacob Folck and wife, but on!y Adam and a sister who resides in Springfield, Ohio, now survive,

On September 22, 1862, Mr. Folek married in Greene County, Ohio, Sarah Elizabeth Fogwell, a daughter of John and Rebecca (Horner) Fogwell. Mrs. Folek was one of a family of three children and the only one now surviving, two brothers having died some years ago. Mr. Fogwell was a native of Maryland, while his wife was born in Greene County, Ohio. The following family was born to Mr. and Mrs. Folck: Charles Edward, born September 28, 1863, died September 16, 1879; Rebecca J., born November 25, 1865; Jesse May, born May 15, 1868, died December 27, 1886; Albert, born April 16, 1870; Emma Ann, born July 22, 1871; Maggie Lulu, born April 17, 1873, was the first of the children porn in Crawford County, others born in the same county being: Nora Belle, born August 8, 1878; Leota, born December 7, 1881; Montie, born March 14, 1885, and Benawelle, born August 18, 1887. The first five children were born in Greene County, Ohio.

Mr. Folck has a good farm of 117 acres, and his residence is comfortable and substantial. Since coming to Crawford County in 1872, he has seen many important changes and as a Democrat has figured prominently in township affairs. His wife has been a member of the Lutheran Church since childhood.

DONNELL, Foster (deceased), for many years prominently identified with agricultural interests in Crawford County, was born in Wilson County, Tenn., June 18, 1818, and was taken to Jackson's Purchase, Tenn., in 1830, by his parents, who remained there several years before they located in Crawford County, Ill, settling near Palestine. There they died, the mother 1841 and the father 1858. They were natives of North Carolina and Delaware, respectively, born in 1797, and about the close of the eighteenth century. Owing to the fact that he had to assist in supporting the family, Foster Donnell received very little education, and coni- menced farming on his own account at the age of nineteen. On September 28, 1837, he married Caroline Martin, born in Crawford County, December 19, 1821. In 1839 he borrowed sufficient money to enter land in Martin Township, and eventually became the owner of 240 acres, devoted to grain and stock raising. Mr. Donnell suffered many hardships, and until he was married never wore boots, and not until he had a wife and two children did he possess an overcoat, but in spite of all he succeeded. He and his wife had four children: Margaret, Sarah Jane, Lavina E. and John M.

FOX, David Woodworth. - The old families of Crawford County, Ill, which haye been long established in this part of the State, are. as- Sociated very prominently with the development and improvement of the best interests of the Several localities in which they lived. Their members, coming here at an early date, entered land and devoted themselves to clearing it off and putting it under cultivation. They contended with many obstacles and endured countless hardships, but their descendants are reaping rich rewards and the State has been advanced to its proud position among other great

The Fox family is one of those thus representative, among its other prosperous members being David Woodworth Fox, who was born in Montgomery Township, February 20, 1845, a son of John and Emeline Fox, natives of New Jersey and La Motte Township, Crawford County, respectively. 'The grandfather, also named Joha Fox, came from New Jersey to Crawford County, Il. where he farmed and was a Methodist preacher of the early days. The Fox family was established in Crawford County by John Fox, Jr., 1818, the year the State was admitted into the Union, and he entered a large tract of government land and became one of the prosperous farmers of his day.

Until he was twenty-one, David W. Fox attended the Montgomery Township schools and remained on his father's farm until he was twenty-five, when he was married in La Motte Township, December 30, 1870, to Eliza Jane Crews, who was a daughter of William J. and Amelia Crews. She was born July 25, 1849, and died in October, 1885. The following children were born of this marriage: Frederick Mail, born October 25, 1870; Harry Weil, born July 25, 1874; Lucy May, born April 11, 1877; Martha Ellen, born March 27, 1879; William Palmer, born May 1, 1881; Mary Blanche, born February 23, 1883; Lawrence Arthur, born December 14, 1885 ; one who died September 1, 1875, and Frank Coke, born December 14, 1872. The second wife of Mr. Fox was Elizabeth Kent, widow of Jasper Kent, and daughter of Henry and Mary (Looney) Miller. Mrs. Kent had one chlid, Amy. By his second marriage Mr. Fox had three children: Clara, born November 25, 1888; Roy, born June 13, 1891, and Kate, born August 4, 1893. His third wife was Lucille McKay, but there were no children by this marriage.

The finely cultivated farm of 390 acres that Mr. Fox owns in La Motte Township, and upon which he has resided since he left the parental home, is one of the best in the township. His spacious brick residence is set back from the road about 200 feet, and a magnificent lawn leads up to it, in which there are a number of stately forest trees. In politics Mr. Fox is a Democrat, is a member of the Methodist Church, and he and his wife are among the most highly respected people of La Motte Township.

FOX, Frederick Mail. - While not remembering anything about pioneer life, though well acquainted with its every detail, his knowledge being gleaned from the conversations of his father benefits accruing from the labors of those who settled in Crawford County and brought this part of the State into its present high state of cultivation. The Fox family is one of the oldest in the State, having been established here in 1818 by John Fox, Jr. who settled here and took up Government land. His father, also John Fox, with whom he came, engaged in farming and also

John Fox, Jr., was born in New Jersey, October 24, 1808, and among his children was David W. Fox, father of Frederick Mail Fox. David W. Fox remained with his parents until he was twenty-five years of age, when he married Eliza Jane Crews, on December 30, 1869. She was a daughter of William J. and Amelia Crews, was born. July 25, 1849, and died in October, 1885, having borne her husband the following named children: Frederick Mail; Harry Neil, born July 25, 1874; Lucy May, born April 11, 1877; Martha Ellen, born March 22, 1879; William Palmer, born May 1, 1881; Mary Blanche, born February 23, 1883; Lawrence Arthur, born September 12, 1885, and Frank Coke, deceased, who was born December 14, 1872, and died on September 1, 1875. The second wife of David W. Fox was Elizabeth Kent, who was the widow of Jasper Kent and daughter of Henry and Mary (Looney) Miller. Mrs. Kent had one child, Amy. By his second marriage Mr. Fox had three children: Clara, born November 25, 1888; Roy, born June 18, 1891, and Kate, born August 4, 1893. His third wife was Lucille McNay, but there have been no children by this marriage. Mr. Fox owns 390 acres of land in La Motte Township, is a Democrat in politics, and a Methodist in religious faith.

After a district school education, which continued until he attained to his majority, Frederick Mail Fox worked on his father's farm until his marriage to Eva May Goodwin, which took place 27, 1895, in Montgomery Township, being sclemnized by Rev. Tilroe at the residence of the bride's parents, James and Caroline (Maddox) Goodwin. Miss Goodwin was born January 15. 1871, while her father was born in Ohio, June 7, 1846, and died in Montgomery Township. Crawford County, January 12, 1901. His widow, born in Crawford County, January 12, 1849, still survives, living on the homestead in Montgomery Township. James Goodwin was a son of Jonn Goodwin, born in Pennsylvania, July 29. 1815, and died about 1890 in Montgomery Township.

Mr. amd Mrs. Frederick Mail Fox have children as follows: James Arthur, born August 7, 1896; William Frederick, born March 7, 1899; Martin Lloyd, born July 16, 1900; Mary Caroline, born October 28, 1904; Elmer Stoy, born September 21, 1906, and an infant girl, born October 21, 1908, not named. All are living except Mary Caroline who died July 10, 1905. Mr. Fox is a Democrat in politics and fraternally a Mason. Mrs. Fox is a Methodist, having been a member of that church for about twenty years, and before the cares of her young family began to weigh upon her heavily, was very active in Sunday school work. Mr. Fox owns 120 aeres in White County, Ind. His home is a very pleasant one, and the grounds surrounding the residence spacious and well cared for. Mrs. Fox is the eldest in a family of ten children, the others being: Mary Noty, born July 7, 1872, died

FOX, Harry Neil. - The progressive spirit displayed by the young farmers of Crawford County is such as to place them in the foremost ranks of agriculturists, and to insure their steady advancement in prosperity. Harry Neil Fox, who comes of one of the oldest families of the county, is the owner of 160 acres of fine farming land in La Motte Township, in which township he was born July 25, 1874, a son of David Woodworth and Eliza Jane (Crews) Fox, a grandson of John Fox, Jr. and great-grandson of Rev. John Fox. Rev. John Fox came to Crawford County from New Jersey, where John Fox, Jr., was born. The family located in Crawford County in 1818. the elder John Fox devoting his attention to farming and preaching as a mini- Ster of the Methodist Church. His son, John Fox, Jr., entered land from the Government and became wealthy and prominent in La Motte Township.

Until he was twenty-one years old, David W. Fox went to the Montgomery Township schools and remained on his father's farm until he was twenty-five, when he married ia La Motte Township, on December 30, 1869, Eliza Jane Crews, daughter of William J. and Amelia Crews. Miss Crews was born July 25, 1849, and died in October, 1885. She bore her husband the following family: Frederick Mail, born October 25, 1870; Frank Coke, born December 14, 1872, and died September 1, 1875; Harry Neil; Lucy May, born April 11, 1877; Martha Elien, born March 27, 1879; William Palmer, born May 1, 1881; Mary Blanche, born February 23, 1883; Lawrence Arthur. born September 12, 1885. The second wife of David W. Fox was Mrs. Elizabeth Kent, widow of Jasper Kent, and daughter of Henry and Mary (Looney) Miller. Mrs. Kent had one child, Amy. By this second marriage Mr. Fox had tbree children: Clara, born November 25, 1888; Roy, born June 13, 1891; and Kate, born August 4, 1893. His third wife was Lucille Mc- Nay, but there have been no children by this marriage. Mr. Fox owns 390 acres of land in La Motte Township, is a Democrat in politics, and a Methodist in religious faith.

Harry Nell Fox has been thoroughly educated, first in the district school and Palestine High School, which latter he attended two years. and from there he went to the Central Normal School at Danville, Ind. Leaving that institution he taught one term in La Motte Township, and then began farming on 40 acres of land in Montgomery Township, was also given 120 acres in La Motte Township by his father. In polities Mr. Fox is a Democrat. His wife is a member of the United Presbyterian Church, which she joined when thirteen years of age. The Fox home is a pleasant one, standing back a quarter o a mile from the road and reached by a long ane,

On March 14, 1900, Mr. Fox married Josephine Welch, the ceremony being performed by the Rev. Mr. McClung of the United Presbyterian Church, at the residence of the bride's parents, A. M. and Nancy (Stephenson) Welch. Mrs. Fox was born December 19, 1876, in Jackson, Jackson County, Ohio. She is the eldest in the family born to her parents, the others being: Ora Maud, Harry Wendell, Carl Maxwell, Walter Ray, Anna May, Alta Blanche, Hazel F.sis Joy, Glenn and Paul Herbert, all of whom are living except Alta Blanche, who died January 2, 1901. Mr. Welch was born in Pennsylvania and his wife in Jasper County, Ohio, Mr. and Mrs. Fox have children as follows: Eliza Helen, born May 18, 1901; Edwin Maxwell, born November 25, 1902; Ruby Roselle, born August 1, 1904; Edna Olive, born January 17, 1906, and Ethel, born February 10, 1908.

FOX, John (deceased), for many years a farmer of Montgomery Township, Crawford County, and one of the prominent men of the county, was born in New Jersey, October 24, 1808, a son of John and Mary (Veneman) Fox, Sr., the former born in New Jersey, in October, 1775, and the latter in the same State in 1788. John Fox, Sr. was a minister of the Gospel who came to Crawford County in an early day, and bought half section of land and became a successful farmer, although he always devoted a good deal of his time to his pastoral duties. John Fox, Jr., married December 12, 1833, Emeline L. MeGahey, born December 6, 1809, and died June 8, 1842, leaving three children: Mary E. William D. and Sarah A. Mr. Fox then married Mary L. Woodworth, born August 19, 1825, and she died February 7, 1854. The third wife of Mr. Fox was Mrs. Mary B. McGahey, a daughter-of Thomas and Elizabeth (Anderson) Buchanan, the former being an elder in the Presbyterian Church. Mr. Fox and his wife were members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He became the owner of 120 acres of land and was one of the prosperous men of his Township. In politics he was a Democrat.

FOX, William D. - So closely identified with the secular history of any community as to be part of it, is the record of the early efforts of the ministers of the several denominations that sent out their missionaries before roads were cut through the timberland, or churches erected in which to hold service. In Illinois the early services were usually held in the log cabins of the sparsely settled districts, where a few gathered together filled with true faith and enthusiasm. Sometimes weeks would go by without a visit of the beloved missionary; then news would be brought that he might be expected upon a certain day, and the one who received the happy news mounted his horse, slung his gun from his saddle-bow and galloped far and wide in order to summon the faithful. If there were any weddings to be celebrated, any baptizing to be done, the candidates presented themselves upon the appointed day at the selected log house, and the thirsty souls drank in the words of inspired wisdom that fell from the lips of the beloved clergyman. After service the little congregation would participate in a bountiful meal set forth by the housewife, the principal feature of which usually was wild game shot by the man of the house.

William D. Fox, of Section 27, Montgomery Township, Crawford County, comes of a family whose name is associated with the religious history of this part of the State, the Rev. John Fox, his grandfather, having been one of the early Methodist ministers of that county. For thirty years he labored as a clergyman. Fifteen years prior to his coming to the county, the first missionary, Benjamin Young, inaugurated the great work, he being succeeded by Joseph Oglesby, and the latter in turn by Rev. Jesse Walker, Mr. Fox being the fourth. The saplings blazed by the Rev. Walker were still young trees when the Rev. Fox took charge of the wide territory assigned him. He was a very energetic worker, and never spared himself. The first Sunday school in this locality was organized by John Fox. father of William D. Fox, at his own home, where services were held. He and a few others established the church known as Wesley Chapel, which has gained in strength as the years have gone by. For sixty-five years he was an earnest member of the church, and his home was the resting place for ministers of the gospel as long as he lived.

The first wife of John Fox, Jr., was Emeline Lucinda McGahey, who was born December 6, 1809, and died June 8, 1842. He later married as his second wife, Mary L. Woodworth, who died, and December 28, 1865 took as his third wife, Mary B. MeGahey. By his first marriage there were three children: Mary E. William D. and Sarah A., of whom the first named died November 5, 1908, aged seventy-three years. By the marriage with Mary B. McGahey there were five children who with his widow survived him. John Fox. Jr., was born in Gloucester County, N. J., October 24, 1808, and in 1819 was brought to Crawford County, by his parents, and after his marriage settled on a farm in Montgomery Township. where his death occurred June 25, 1891.

William D. Fox was born in Montgomery Township, August 8, 1837, and was educated in the primitive log schoolhouses, first attending what was called the Camp Spring School. This was held in a log house, with a huge fireplace ät one end, in which the blazing back log was a notable feature. These were subscription schools, each family paying a stipulated amount for every child. As soon as he was old enough, young William helped his father on the farm, assisted in clearing off the land, and had all the experiences incident to pioneer life.

On September 1, 1863, he married Angeline Crews, a daughter of William J. and Amelia Crews. Mr. and Mrs. Fox have had children as follows: Emeline who married H. M. Farrell; Mary Belle, who is unmarrried and at home with her parents; Carrie Mabel, who married J. P. Goodwin, and Edith C., who is at home. Mr. and Mrs. Crews had children as follows: Amanda, Mary Elizabeth, Martha Ann (deceased), William Johnson (deceased), Margarette (deceased), John Hooper, Angeline (Mrs. Fox), Sarah Adeline, and Eliza Jane (deceased), all of those now living being residents of La Motte Township, with the exception of Mrs. Fox. William J. Crews came from Tennessee to Crawford County, Il, with his parents, John and Elizabeth Crews, in 1818, and the family settled in Montgomery Township, where John Crews died in 1863 and his wife about 1843. June 18, 1829, William J. Crews married Amelia Spraggins, and they moved on the land in La Motte Township joining that of John Crews on the north.

When he married, Mr. Fox owned 120 acres, 20 of which he had cleared. He built a small frame house for his bride, clearing off the timber to make a place for it. Settling down he planted corn on his 20 acres of cleared land, and this was his first erop. From time to time he added to his holdings until he owned 440 acres, of which he now retains 360 acres. His farm is a very valuable one, and he has cleared off every acre himself, putting on each improvement ard is proud of what he has accomplished by his industry. Mr. and Mrs. Fox are members of the Methodist Church, of which Mr. Fox has been a trustee for a number of years. In politics he is a Democrat. ;

FRITZ, David E. - The city of Robinson conveniently located as it is in the great oil distriet of Crawford County is naturally a thriving center of industry and its present prosperity is largely due to the enterprise and progressive spirit of its business men, many of whom have become exceedingly wealthy since the discovery of oil in its vicinity in recent years. David E. Fritz, born in Pittsburg, February 7, 1858, is well known throughout Crawford County. He is a son of Christian Fritz, born at Stuttgart, Kingdom of Wurtemberg, Germany, a distiller by trade, who came to America and settled at Pittsburg. The boyhood of David E. Fritz was passed in this city, where he was carefully educated and learned to speak German, French and English at a private school. He fhen learned the tailors trade and, after a inorough apprenticeship, embarked in the tailoring business, becoming well known in Bradford, Pa., and Rich- . burg. N. Y. While thus engaged, he became interested in the oil industry, having his. offices in Philadelphia, where he became prominent in civie affairs and served as a member of the school board. About two years and a half ago, he came to Robinson, Ill., after an unfortunate experience in his oil business in the East, and practically began his business career all over again. Possessed as he was of so many natural abilities, and being a good business man, it was not long before he recouped his fortune and is now one of the wealthiest citizens of Robin- Son. Among other properties he now owns the Grand Opera House building, his beautiful home on North Cross Street, and some valuable oil bearing lands in the county.

Mr. Fritz was married in Bradford, Pa., April 13, 1882, to Miss Annie Frances Habbernigg, born in Austria, in March, 1859. father was head tailor of the Austrian army and, after he came to America, became well known throughout the oil country, where he carried on a large tailoring business. Mrs. Fritz's mother's first name was Hannah, and was also a native of Austria. Mr. and Mrs. Fritz have the following children: Charlotte H., born in Bolivar, N. Y., January 9, 1886, and is a teacher in the High Sehool there; David, who died when one year old; Graee E., born on June 18, 1890, and has graduated from the High School of Robinson; George H., is thirteen years of age and in the eighth grade in school.

In his-youth Mr. Fritz was an enthusiastic athlete and was especially fond of aquatic sports. In the Centennial Regatta of 1876 he was one of the winning crew. In religious matters Mr. Fritz is a member of the German Lutheran Church and is very liberal in his donations to it. Mr; Fritz has never prominently identified himself with any political party, preferring to cast his vote for the man he deems best fitted for the office in question. Socially. he is extremely popular, and the hospitable Fritz home is always open to the many friends he and Mrs. Fritz have made and- all are accorded a free-handed, genial hospitality.

FRYE, D. E. - Since the discovery of oil in Crawford County there has been a remarkable advance in values in that locality. Property, which, before it was known that the earth held such wealth within its grasp, was valued at a nominal sum, now scarcely by purchased at any priee, for the owners are fully aware that they possess what is better than a gold mine, and they do not propose to let slip out of their hands. Some of these property holders are operating the land themselves, but others find. it more profitable to lease the ground to large companies which possess better facilities than individuals for drilling and handling the product. Either way, the oil industry has revolutionized the complexion of commercial activity in this section, and trebled the wealth of many. However, while these men are engaged in the oil business, they are not neglecting their farming interests, but carry on about the same operations, and their fertile acres yield them a handsome profit as a reward of their labors. "

Among those who have attained very satisfactory results. is D. E. Frye, on Section 3, Montgomery Township. Mr. Frye was born in New Hebron, Crawford County, January, 5, 1865, a son of Hamilton Frye, who was himself a native of Virginia, who came to New Hebron when a young man. He was married in Crawford County to Sarah C. Buzzard, a daughter of Samuel Buzzard, a prosperous farmer of the county. Hamilton Frye and wife were parents of the folowing children: Louis, Palmer, Ella, Charles, Edward, Allen (deceased), Clinton (deceased), John (deceased) and D. E. all of whom were born in the county. When Hamilton Frye first located at New Hebron, he entered the employ of a merchant as clerk in a general store, eventually bought a home and died in New Hebron. In national affairs he was a Republiean, but frequently voted for the best man according to his judgment in county and township affairs.

D. E. Frye was reared and educated in Crawford County, and when his mother, who was early left a widow, married John Senor Wesley, the family moved three miles west to Flat Rock, locating on a farm. Here the lad went to school and learned to farm properly, remaining with his step-father until he attained his majority. At that time he married Emma L. Ford, a daughter of Joseph Ford, and after marriage moved to Flat Rock, bought property on which he built a home, where he and his wife lived, although for three years working on the Joseph Ford farm. At the expiration of that time. he sold his Flat Rock property to Dr. Ford, and bought his present home of 80 acres in Montgomery Township. He is a general farmer and stockman, and has made a success of his agricultural operations.

Mr. and Mrs. Frye have two children: Raleigh C. and Evaline, both of whom are attending school and are bright lively young people. Mr. Frye has long been prominent in the Baptist Church, of which he and his wife are consistent members, and he is now superintendent of the Sunday school, making one of the best offieials they have ever had. Mr. Frye has not limited his expressions of faith to words alone, for he was one of the most active promoters of enterprise for the erection of a new church, and the completed edifice is a testimonial of his generosity and energy, for he not only gave more than his full share, but worked unceasingly until it was completed, and it is an edifice of which the congregation is justly proud. In polities Mr. Frye is a Republican, and is justly regarded as one of the sound, progressive young men of his township, who can be depended upon in any emergency in the affairs of the community, or in private life.

FULLING, Henry, for many years connected with the agricultural interests of La Motte Township, Crawford County, was born May 18, 1824, in Essen, Province Hanover, Germany, a son of Climar Fulling, born in Germany in 1802, who was a soldier of Germany. He married Ellen Roea, who bore him four children. Henry Fulling attended school in his native land, and came to Palestine when fifteen years old. His first twelve years in America were spent in the employ of F. Paull, when he began farming on his own account, finally becoming the owner of 353 acres of land. Mr. Fulling married in Crawford County, Samina McColpin, born August 24, 1826, a daughter of Abraham and Jemima (Higgins) MeColpin. Mr. and Mrs. Fulling became the parents of six children, four of whom grew to maturity: John T. Mary E., Sarah E. and Henry A. Mr. Fulling has always been a Democrat, while he and his wife early joined the Presbyterian Church.

FURMAN, Thomas Joshua. - Having devoted all of his time to agricultural pursuits, Thomas Joshua Furman is well fitted to successfully operate his fine farm of 108 acres of rich Illinois land in Robinson Township, where he has resided since 1865, becoming closely identified with the county and gaining the confidence and respect of his neighbors. Mr. Furman was born near Cincinnati, in Hamilton County, Ohio, April 10, 1838, a son of John and Eliza (Parmer) Furman, the former of whom was born in New York State, but went to Cincinnati in 1829, and worked at his trade of carpenter for many years. His death occurred in 1882, in Warren County, Ohio, and he is buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, at Mason, Warren County. His wife was born near White Plains, in New York State, and died, and was buried in Rose Hill Cemetery shortly after her husband.

Thomas Joshua Furman went to the subscription sehools of Hamilton County until he was fourteen, and then worked on the farm until he was twenty-three. At that time, October 30, 1862, he married Mary Ann Quick, daughter of Rignier and Elizabeth Quick, farmers of Hamilton County, Ohio. For two years after his marriage, Mr. Furman rented property in Hamilton County, Ohio, but in 1865, came to Crawford County, and bought 50 acres of land in Robinson Township. to which he has added until he now owns 108 acres in excellent condition, while four oil wells have been opened on the property, all of which are producing. He and his wife had two children: Ida, born October 9, 1863, married Charles A. Snyder, December 4, 1895, and lives on the home farm; John C., born January 22, 1869, married Laura Emeline Dean.

Mrs. Furman was born in Butler County. Ohio, April 19, 1842, and died April 12, 1892; and is kuried in Kirk Cemetery, Robinson Township. Her last sickness was of seventeen months' duration, but she bore her suffering with a noble, Christian spirit, and her example was one not soon to be forgotten by her husband and relatives. She was a devoted wife and mother, and to her neighbors she was always kind and considerate, and her funeral was largely attended by those who had known and loved her.

born at Trenton, N. J., in July, 1820, and moved with her parents to Hamilton County, Ohio, where she married Rignier Quick in 1839. They moved to Illinois in 1865, and locat-d in Crawford County. She was the mother of seven children, five of whom survived her. A devout member of the Methodist Church, she was deeply mourned by the whole congregation, and her remaius were interred in Kirk Cemetery.

John Cyrus Furman, son of Thomas Furman, was born in Robinson Township, January 22, 1869, and attended Wilson's School in the same township. In the fall of 1894 he purchased 30 acres of land, and his wife having 60 acres left from her mother's estate, he now has a nice farm of 90 acres, all well improved. On March 18, 1894, Mr. Furman married, at the home of J. P. Dean, Laura Emeline Dean, daughter of J. P. and Sabrina (Parker) Dean. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Tohill of the United Brethren Church. They have one daughter, Stella Maud, born August 4, 1895. In polities Mr. Furman is a Democrat, but like his father he does not take an active part in political matters. He is numbered among the enterprising farmers of his locality, and his success is well merited.

Charles A. Snyder, Mr. Furman's son-in-law, was born in Crawford County, Ill., September 9, 1851. His father died when Charles A. was young, and he was thus thrown on his own re- Sources early in life. He has always worked at farming, and now owns 40 acres of land in Oblong Township, on which there are three oil wells. He is a Democrat.

GAINES, Duane, attorney-at aw and former Representative in the State Legislature from the district composed of Jasper, Crawford, Lawrence and Richland Counties, publisher of the Palestine Review, and senior member of the firm of Gaines & Smith, of Palestine, Crawford County, Ill, was born in that county, November 2, 1862, a son of James A. and Elizabeth (Pear- Son) Gaines. The father, a farmer by occupation, was born in South Carolina, December 11, 1811, and came with his father, Stephen Gaines, to Palestine in 1817. They were at Fort Lamotte during the Indian troubles. 'The mother was born about three miles southeast of Palestine in 1819, married James A. Gaines in 1836, and they lived on a farm in Montgomery Township more than half a century. The mother died in 1891, and the father in the year following.

Duane Gaines attended the Central Normal College at Danville, Ind., and read law in the office of Parker and Crowley in Robinson. Although reared on the farm, he never liked the work, but was always seeking to obtain an education, and taught school eight years to earn means to pay his way through college. He was admitted to the bar 1891, and practiced law in Jasper County from 1892 to 1901 in partnership with Judge H. M. Kasserman. From the time of casting his first vote, Mr. Gaines was an enthusiastic Democrat, and served in the State Legislature one term (1896-98). In 1896 he entered heartily into campaign work and spoke from the same platform with Mr. Bryan. During the campaign of 1900 he founded the "Newton Democrat" and is now one of the publishers of the "Palestine Review," having come to Palestine in 1904, and founded his paper in partnership with Henry O. Smith, under the style of Gaines & Smith. Mr. Gaines is in active law practice and also conducts a flourishing realestate and loan business. He came from Prescott, Ark., and also spent a year in Texas. He is a man of great energy, successful in whatever he undertakes, and popular with the people throughout the State.

On June 20, 1892, Mr. Gaines was married in Terre Haute, Ind., to Ora E. Gullett of Palestine, Ill., and one child, Beulah Marie, was born to them, February 20, 1895. Mr. Gaines is a member of the Christian Church, and contibutes liberally towards its support, being popular in its ranks as he is everywhere.