Edgar County, Illinois - The whole text, 1879 (part 23 of 24)

BRANSON DAVIS, farmer and stockraiser; P. O. Redmon ; one of the natives of Illinois, was born in Edgar Co. Dec. 2 1, 1836 ; he is the son of Mr. Solomon Davis, who was one of our first settlers and pio¬ neers ; the farm of Mr. Davis consists of 120 acres, valued at $4,200. He was married Nov. 5, 1857, to Miss Eunice Cummins, who was born in Edgar Co., Ill., April 8, 1841 ; they have had eight chil¬ dren, five of whom are living - John S., AVilliam R., James B., Charles C. and Edith E. ; deceased - Florence J., Nancy I. and Mary E. Since Mr. Davis' resi¬ dence in the township, he has held office of Justice of the Peace four years, School Trustee three years, School Director three years, and Constable four years.

HON. A. P. FORSYTH, Isabel, Con¬ gressman-elect from the Fifteenth District, Illinois; was born in Ohio, May 24, 1830 ; came to this State in 1 865 ; his farm con¬ sists of eighty acres, valued at $40 per acre. He was a participant in the late war, having enlisted in the 97th Ind. V. I. ; served two years, and was dis¬ charged with honor, on account of disabil¬ ities.

JOHN R. GREEN, farmer and stockraiser ; P. O. Isabel ; one of the early and prominent settlers, was born in Ohio June 7, 1815, came to this State in 1855 and settled in Edgar Co. in the same year ; his farm consists of 520 acres, valued at $16,- 000. He was married to Miss Jane Clark, who was born in Ohio July 19, 1820 » they have had eight children, three of whom are living, viz., Milton C., John T. and James A. ; deceased, Henry, Salome C., Mary J., Flora, Anne and David. Mr. Green, since his residence in the township, has held office of Supervisor two years.

E. B. HICKEY, farmer and stockraiser; P. O. Isabel ; one of our early set¬ tlers ; was born in Ohio Oct. 17, 1827 ; came to this State and settled in Edgar Co. in 1851 ; his farm consists of 180 acres, valued $7,000. Since his residence in the township, he has held office of Con¬ stable three years.

THOMAS HERMAN, fireman on Ill. M. R. R. ; P. O. Isabel ; was born in Australia ; cam6 to the United States in 1863. He was married Oct. 20, 1878, to Miss Mollie Warmer, who was born in Mis¬ souri ; Mr. Herman has been in the em¬ ploy of the I. M. R. R. for the past three years.

M. HAWKINS, farmer and stockraiser; P. O. Isabel; was born in Green Co., Ohio, April 21, 1819, came to this State in 1858, and settled in Edgar Co. in the same year ; his farm consists of eighty acres, valued at $4,000. He was married to Miss Mary J. Peck, who was born in Virginia June 11, 1826 ; they have had seven children, viz., Allen W., James W., John R., Charles F., Nathan E., Flora E. and Joseph M. Since Mr. H.'s residence in the township he has held office of School Director several years.

ALLEN W. HAWKINS, farmer; P. O. Isabel; was born in Greene Co. Aug. 21, 1845 ; came to this State with his father's family, and settled in Edgar Co. in 1858. He was married to Miss Jennie Z. Lyon, who was born in Kentucky Dec. 8, 1850 ; they have one child. Alpheus E., born May 29, 1873 ; their property, which is located in the city of Paris, Ill., is valued at $2,000.

A. T. JENKINS, dealer in grain, flour and coal, Isabel ; was born in Ohio - Aug. 14, 1839; came to this State with his father's family and settled in Edgar Co. in 1871. He was married to Miss Mertie Burt Nov. 12, 1874; they have two chil¬ dren, viz., Nettie and Claudie B. Mr. Jenkins was a participant in the late war. having enlisted in the 53d Ohio V. I., served nearly four years, during

MARTIN JENKINS, farmer and stockraiser ; P. 0. Isabel ; was born in Loudoun Co., Va., June 18, 1808; came to this State and settled in Edgar Co. in 1871 ; his farm consists of 110 acres, valued at $4,000. He was married to Miss Amanda W. Silcott, who was born in Loudoun Co. Va., Sept. 28, 1814 ; they have five chil¬ dren, viz., Marietta, Adolphus T., Alvernum H., Ella B. and Emma F.

NELSON McCOLLUM, farmer and stock-raiser ; P. O. Redmon ; was born in Pennsylvania Dec. 18, 1821 ; came to this State in 1864, and to this county in the same year ; his farm consists of 487 acres, valued at $23,000. He was married to Miss Jane Hathaway, who was Dorn in Penn¬ sylvania Dec. 18, 1827 , they have had thirteen children, ten of whom are living, viz., Florinda, Lena, Deba, Emma, Hiram, Simeon, Nelson, Robert, Jennie and Clara Belle ; deceased, Melissa, Alice and Isa.

MRS. M. MORRIS, farmer ; P. O. Redmon ; was born in the State of Dela¬ ware A. D. 1814 ; she is the widow of the late Elias Morris (deceased); they have have had twelve children, nine of whom are living - John W., Mary E., Prudence Anne, William James, Bennett, Margaret, George. Wesley and John Henry; de¬ ceased, Prudence Anne, George and Charles. The farm of Mrs. Morris con¬ sists of eighty acres, valued at $3,000.

CHARLES MERKLE, J. P., farmer and stock-raiser ; P. O. Redmon ; one of the early settlers and prominent men; was born in Germany Oct. 26, 1825 ; came to the United States in 1846, and to this State and settled in Edgar Co. in 1852 ; his farm consists of 1,100 acres, valued at $33,000. He was married in Chillicothe, Ohio, to Miss Eve Schlager, who was born in Germany; they have had seven chil¬ dren, five of whom are living, viz., Andrew, Charles, Henry, Mary E. and Douglas; deceased, Louisa and Jacob. Since Mr. Merkle's residence in the township, he has held the offices of School Trustee and Road Commissioner thirteen years ; he is now present Justice of the Peace, and is serv¬ ing in that office his fourth term.

J prominent farmers ; was born in Pennsyl¬ vania July 28, 1823; came to this State and settled in Edgar Co. in 1854. He was married to Miss Mary Hollis, who was born in Ohio Jan. 1, 1832; they have had six children - Jerome, Lincoln, Wiley, Oscar, Jennie L. and Herman. The farm of Mr. M. consists of 630 acres, valued at $25,000.

JOHN NOBLE, farmer ; P. O. Isabel ; one of the early settlers on the prairie; was born in Ireland Oct. 15, 1828; came to the United States in 1852, and to this State in 1855 ; his farm con¬ sists of 160 acres, valued at $5,000. He was married to Miss Fannie Baxter, who was born in Ireland June, 1828 ; they have had seven children, five of whom are living, viz., William B., David S., Cather- I ine J., Henry G. and Matilda Fannie ; de¬ ceased, John T. and an infant. Since Mr. Noble's residence in the township, he has , held office of Supsrvisor one term, and Commissioner of Highways three years.

MRS. ELIZABETH OUSLEY, re¬ tired ; P. O. Isabel ; one of the early set¬ tlers; was born in Ohio Dec. 3, 1831; came to this State with her parents and ; settled in Edgar Co., in 1840 ; she is the widow of the late William Ousley, who was born Oct. 24, 1823, and who died Sept. 12, 1875 ; they have had eight children, six of whom are living, viz., James, Mary E., Clarinda, Charles, Ida F. and Ulysses G. ; deceased, Sarah J. and Robert R. The farm of Mrs. Ousley con¬ sists of eighty-five and two-thirds acres, valued at $2,600.

D. D. ROBERTS, M. D. and surgeon, Redmon ; was born in Boone Co., Ky., Sept. 17, 1847 ; came to this State and t settled in Edgar Co. in 1871. Thra- Doc¬ tor is a graduate of the medical depart¬ ment of the Institute of Louisville, Ky. He was married to Miss Mary F. Brown, who was born in Nelson Co., Ky., Nov. 18, 1850 ; they have two children, viz., William Edward and Irene C.

HORACE SHERMAN, farmer and stock-raiser ; P. O. Isabel ; was born in Rhode Island Jan. 22,1812; came to this State in 1864, and settled in Edgar in the same year; his farm consists of 180 acres, valued at $7,500. He was mar¬ ried to Miss Rachel Logee, who was born in Massachusetts May 30, 1814 ; they have eight children, viz., Nancy, Mary, Roena, Duty, Daniel, Mowrey, Phebe and Manson. Mr. Sherman, since his residence in the township, has held office of Road Commissioner six years.

CHARLES SMITH, farmer and stockraiser ; P. 0. Redmon ; one of the natives of Illinois; was born in Edgar Co., Nov. 13, 1857 ; he is the son of the late David Smith, deceased, who was one of the early settlers of Edgar Co ; the estate of Mr. Smith consists of 172 acres, valued at §6,000 ; it being as yet unsettled, is con¬ trolled principally by Charles; he has nine brothers and sisters who are also heirs to said property; their names are Harriet A., Jane M., 5lary D., Robert E., Daniel T., William J., Cynthia M., Rachel L. and Louisa F.

HARRISON B. THOMPSON, farmer and stock-raiser; P. 0. Isabel; was born in Ohio March 4, 1850 ; came to this State with his father's family and settled in Edgar Co. in 1864; his farm consists of seventy- six acres, valued at $2,500. He was married to Miss Mary C. McDavett, who was born in Illinois Oct. 29, 1855; they have one child, viz., Thomas Ora.

HARRISON THOMPSON, farmer and stock -raiser ; P. O. Isabel; one of the early settlers; was born in Kentucky Jan. 1, 1823 ; came to this State in 1849, and settled in Edgar Co. in 1851 ; his farm consists of eighty acres, valued $3,000. He was married to Miss Savilla Milburn, who was born in Indiana Jan. 1, 1820 ; they have one child, viz., Sarah M.

C. W. CLARK, farm and stock; P. O. Edgar ; the subject of this sketch was born in Edgar Co., Ill., on his present place, Oct. 23, 1849. He married Miss Lizzie Francis Oct. 23, 1878; she was born in Edgar Co., Ill., July 4, 1853. He has always lived in this township ; he has held no office, except connected with the school and road ; at the age of 18, he be¬ gan working on his own account, though he had charge of the farm since he was 15 vears old. at which time his father died ; he owns 390 acres in this township, which he has principally earned by his own labor and management. His parents, James S. and Mrs. Eliza A. Barbour Clark, were natives of Pennsylvania and New York ; they were married in Indiana, near Terre Haute, June 25, 1835, and came to Illi¬ nois and settled in Edgar Co. in 1843 ; he died Aug. 14, 1864 ; Mrs. Clark is living here, on the old homestead, with her son.

B. 0. CURTIS, horticulturist; P. 0. Paris ; was born in Edgar Co., Ill., March 19, 1824. He married Miss Jane W. Stout Sept. 3, 1856; she was born in Edgar Co., Ill., Feb. 5, 1828 ; they had five children, one living, viz., Mary E. He lived with his parents until he was 22 ; he then went into partnership with his brother in the nursery business near Paris, which they continued until 1856, when they dis¬ solved partnership, and Mr. B. 0., getting married, moved to his present place, apart of which he entered in 1849 ; he brought the nursery here, and continued same until 1868, when he quit propagating and sold out the stock, since which time he has engaged in fruit-raising and farming. His parents, Joseph and Mrs. Hannah Shelby Curtis, were natives of New Jersey and Pennsyl¬ vania; they were married in Ohio and set¬ tled in Edgar Co. in 1818 ; his wife's par¬ ents were Adriel and Mrs. Eliza Means Stout ; they were natives of Kentucky and South Carolina; they were married in Ohio, and settled in Edgar Co. in 1822 ; he was one of the first members and Elder of the Presbyterian Church at Paris, and took an active part in its affairs.

R. K. COLLINS, farming; P. 0. Horace ; the subject of this sketch was born in Henry Co., Ind., June 7, 1841. He married Miss Susan M. Calvin Nov. 23, 1865 ; she was born in Edgar Co., Ill., Jan. 30, 1844; they had five children, three living, viz., Nettie, Jennie and Rob¬ ert S. He lived in Indiana until fall of 1856, when he came to Edgar Co., Ill., and has lived here since ; he came to his present place in 1872. In 1861, he en¬ listed in the 29th I. V. I ; was in service four years and three months ; he went in service as Fourth Sergeant, and, on April 6, 1862, he was made Captain of Co. H ; he was in the battles of Ft. Henry, Ft. Donelson, Shiloh, Corinth, Vicksburg and forts at Mobile. In spring of 1868, he was appointed Assistant Revenue Assessor of this district ; he was elected Supervisor of Edgar Tp. in spring of 1878. He owns 261 acres in this township, which he has earned by his own labor and manage¬ ment.

GEORGE W. EDWARDS, farming; P. 0. Horace ; the subject of this sketch was born in Edgar Co., Ill., Dec. 7, 1836. He married Miss Catharine Broshar Dec. j 6, 1 858 ; she was born in Ripley Co., Ind., April 9, 1837 ; they have five children, viz., Julia E., Ida M., Emily E., Albert J. and Orlando D. He was born and raised on the farm ; when 7 years old, his father died ; he then, with his mother, moved to his grandfather's, where he lived until he was 21 ; he then, with his brother, improved an adjoining farm to the one he now owns; in 1865, he came to his pres¬ ent place ; he owns 285 acres in this county, which he has earned principally by his own labor and management. His parents, Altemus and Mrs. Sarah Tucker Edwards, were natives of Tennessee and Kentucky ; they were married in Edgar Co., where they came at an early date ; he died in the fall of 1844 ; she is living in Nebraska with her son.

WILLIAM HOULT, farmer; P. 0. Chrisman; is a native of Monongalia, now Marion, Co., W. Va.; he was born Oct. 27, 1814. He married Mrs. Rebecca McKee Smith Feb. 21, 1848; she was born in Montgomery Co., Ky., Aug. 26, 1824 ; they had eight children, seven liv¬ ing, viz., John, Mary Jane, Dorothy L., Emily, James, Rachel E. and William F. He lived in Virginia till spring of 1832, when, with his parents, he came to Illi¬ nois, and settled in Edgar Co., and en¬ gaged in farming ; he lived with his par¬ ents until 1836, when he went to Vir¬ ginia, and remained one year ; then re¬ turned to Edgar Co., and remained until 1839, when he again went to Virginia, and engaged in carpentering and building ; remained until 1843; he then went to Iowa, via Edgar Co., but again returned to Virginia, and, in 1844, he went to Ar¬ kansas, and, in 1845, he came to Edgar Co., and followed his trade until 1848, since which time, he has been farming exclusively; in 1849, he came, to his present place. He has held no office; ex¬ cept connected with school and road. He owns 950 acres in this county, which he has principally earned by his own labor and management. His parents, Elisha and Mrs. Dorothy Prickitt Hoult, were natives of Monongalia Co., W. Va.; they were married in Virginia, and came to Edgar Co., Ill., in 1832; they were born in 1785 and 1787, respectively ; both died in Ed¬ gar Tp.

H. C. JOHNSON, farming and stock ; P. 0. Horace ; the subject of this sketch was born in Oneida Co., N. Y:, June 30, 1822. He married Miss Mary E. Tucker Aug. 26, 1849 ; she was born in Bourbon Co., Ky., Nov. 19, 1828 ; they had eleven children, nine living, viz., Susan I., George E., Oscar B., Cyntha S., Stephen A., Clara J., Dillard N., Minnie L. and Albert C.; Francis M. and Charles T. died. He lived in New York fifteen years ; when, with his parents, he came to Illinois, and settled in Edgar Co., and engaged in farm¬ ing ; he lived at home until 1848, when he came to his present place. He has held offices connected with school and road, and has also been Collector, Assessor and Su¬ pervisor of this township. He owns 270 acres in this township, which he has earned by his own labor and management. His parents, Newberry and Mrs. Sylva Tefit Johnson, were natives of New York and Rhode Island; they were married in New York, and settled in this county in 1837; he died Nov. 8, 1857, and his wife died Aug. 21, 1876.

MRS. REBECCA J. LARKIN, farm¬ ing ; P. 0. Edgar ; this lady, whose maiden name was Swan, was born in Vermilion Co., Ind., Jan. 11, 1829 ; she lived in Indiana until 1849, when she came to Edgar Co., Ill. She married Mr. Geo. T. Johnson Nov. 17, 1851 ; he was a native of Oneida Co., N. Y.; he was born July 10, 1826, and died May 26, 1863 ; they had seven children, four living, viz., William N., Sylvia C., Norris D. and Joseph T. Mr. Johnson settled here in 1837. In 1865, Nov. 17, she married Mr. Geo. K. Larkin ; he was a native of Oneida Co., N. Y. ; he was born April

12, 1818, and died March 27, 1870 ; they had three children, one living, viz., George K. Mr. Larkin settled in Edgar Co. in 1838, and engaged in farming ; he held the office of County Judge one term. Mrs. Larkin is living on the old home¬ stead in Edgar Tp.

IIAHRISON MOSS, farming and stock ; P. 0. Paris ; the subject of this sketch was born in Clark Co., Ohio, Sept. 1, 1838. He married Miss Caroline R. McClain, Oct. 4, 1870; she was born in Edgar Co., Ill., Aug. 4, 1849 ; they had three children, two living, viz., Blanche and Bertha. He lived in Ohio sixteen years, when, with his parents, he came to Illinois, and settled in this township, engaging in farming ; he lived with his parents until 1868 ; he then lived with his brother until 1870; when, on being mar¬ ried, he came to his present place. In 1862, he enlisted in the 79th I. V. I., and served nearly three years, he being Corporal ; he was in the battles of Stone River and Chickamauga ; at the latter place he was, with the greater part of his company, taken prisoner, lie being con¬ fined at Richmond, Andersonville, Savannah and Milan, Ga.; from here he was sent to Florida, from where he made his escape in company with two others, they walk¬ ing 150 miles to the coast, subsisting by kindness of negroes and rebel deserters ; from the coast, they finally reached Annap¬ olis, Md., and later their regiment at I) 'catur, x\labama ; and soon after the regiment was mustered out. He owns 650 acres in this township earned by his own, labor and management.

ALEXANDER MOSS, farming and stock; P. O. Paris; the subject of this sketch was born in Clark Co., Ohio, April 26, 1841. He married Miss Sarah A. Hazelton Dec. 31, 1868; she was born in Rockingham Co., N. H., June 2, 1843; they had five children, three living, viz., Frank H., Ches¬ ter A. and Josephine May. He lived in Ohio until 1854, when, with his parents, he came to Illinois and settled in Edgar Co., and engaged in farming ; he lived with his parents until 1868, when he came to his present place. In 1862, he enlisted in the 79th I. V. I.; was in service three years ; was a non-commis¬ sioned officer ; he was in the battles of Stone River, Chickamauga, Mission Ridge,

Atlanta and others, in all seventeen. He owns 610 acres in this township which he has earned by his own labor and man¬ agement. His parents, Henry and Mrs. Barbara Arbogest Moss, were natives of Virginia ; they were married in Ohio, and settled in this county in 1854 ; he died Jan. 9, 1868 ; she is living here with her son.

JOHN McKEE, farming and stock ; P. 0. Chrisman ; the subject of this sketch was born in Edgar Tp., Edgar Co., Ill., March 28, 1836. He married Miss Amanda J. Osborn, Aug. 20, 1857 ; she was born in Champaign Co., Ohio, May 11, 1834 ; they have seven children, viz., Emma J., Flora T., Effie Ann., Robert E., Marion Grant, Orion and infant. He has always lived in Edgar Tp., remaining on his father's place until 1873, when he moved to his present place ; he is not an office-seeker, and has held no office except that of Director in the district school, which he has held for the past twenty-one vears ; he started on his own account without any capital and now owns 300 acres, which he has earned by his own labor and management. His parents, John and Mrs. Rachel Ellisbury McKee, were natives of Virginia and North Carolina ; they came to this county in 1829, from Ken¬ tucky, where they were married ; he died Aug. 29, 1877 ; Mrs. McKee is living here in Edgar on the old homestead.

OLIVER S. MORRIS (deceased); the subject of this sketch was born in Rush Co., Ind., Dec. 22, 1837. He married Miss Mary C. Retherford Dec. 29, 1859 ; she was born same place April 6, 1838 ; they had five children, four living, viz., William H., Laura B., Mary A. and Oliver S. He lived in Indi¬ ana until 1862, being engaged on the farm ; he then came to Illinois, and settled on the present place, where he lived until his death, Oct. 4, 1870. Mrs. Morris has carried on the farm since the death of her husband, and has been very successful, having built a large and elegant house and other improvements, besides paying off a large amount of incumbrance ; she has un¬ der her management 440 acres in this township.

He married Miss Mary E. Hopes June 6, 1850 ; she was born in Fayette Co., Ohio, Nov. 15, 1831 ; they had ten children, eight living, viz., Nancy J., Naomi J., Mary H., Lewis E., Margery E., Billie Sherman, Joe Hooker and Carrie H. He lived in Ohio until 1852, being engaged in farming ; he then came to Illinois, and, in March, 1853, he settled on his present place, and has lived here since. He has held no office except connected with the schools. He started in poor circumstances, and now owns 343 acres in this county, which he has earned by his own labor and management. His parents, Joseph and Mrs. Naomi Bush Mark, were natives of Pennsylvania and Virginia; they married in Ohio, where they now reside.

JOHN MITCHELL, farming and stock; P. 0. Edgar ; the above gentleman was born in Edgar Co., Ill., Nov. 1, 1831. He married Miss Mary E. Smith May 22, 1860 ; she was born in Edgar Co., Ill., Aug. 11, 1841 ; they had eight children, six living, viz., Ida B., William T., Mar¬ garet E., Ella C., Olie 0. 0. and Carrie E. ; he lived with his parents until he was 18, when he went to Oregon and engaged in farming; remained one year; he then went to California and engaged in mining ; remained three years, during which time he served three months in the Bouge River Indian war, he being in the 2d Battalion Oregon Mt. Vols. ; he took part in the fights at Hayes' Hill, Big Meadows, etc. ; he then returned to Edgar Co., Ill., over¬ land, and engaged in farming. In 1861, he enlisted in the 79th I. V. I. and was made Second Lieutenant of Co. A, and, in 1863, he was promoted to First Lieutenant ; he was in service nearly three years, and was in the battles of Stone River, Liberty Gap and Chickamauga ; at the latter place, he was taken prisoner and sent to Libby Prison, where he was confined nine months; he was one of the thirteen who tunneled out, he alone of the number failed to es¬ cape, though five were later recaptured ; one of the knives used in tunneling is now in his possession ; from Libby he was sent to Macon, Ga. ; thence to Charleston, S. C., where he with 1,600 others was con¬ fined in a part of the city most exposed to the Federal fire; from here he was sent to Columbia, S. C. ; on his being exchanged, he returned to Edgar Co.; and has lived here since. His parents, Ensign and Mrs. Elizabeth Calvin Mitchell, were natives of New York and Kentucky; they were mar¬ ried in Ohio and settled in Edgar Co. in 1830; she died Nov. 28, 1845; he then married Mrs. Mary Ann Eliza Riley ; both are living here on the old homestead; Mr. Mitchell was born March 3, 1787, and is therefore the oldest resident in this town¬ ship.

GEORGE H. PATRICK, farming and stock ; P. 0. Edgar ; the subject of this sketch was born in Nelson Co., Ky., June 21, 1825. He married Miss Eliza J. Wood Nov. 9, 1351 ; she was born in Ed¬ gar Co., Ill., and died Jan 12, 1856 ; his second wife was Miss Mary Dawson ; they were married Sept. 11, 1856; she was born in Edgar Co., Ill., and died May 2, 1863; they had three children, viz., Mary J., Alma E. and Samuel M ; his present wife was Miss Sarah E. Brown ; she was born in Edgar Co., Ill., Dec. 25, 1842, and married Oct. 27. 1863 ; thev have two children, viz., Oron E. and Grace. He lived in Kentucky five years, when, with his parents, he came to Illinois and settled in Edgar Co., engaged in farming ; he lived at home until he was 27, when he moved to a farm near by and engaged in farming on his own account ; he remained there until 1864, when he came to his present place. He has been School Direct¬ or and Trustee, Road Commissioner and Assessor; he owns 148 acres in this town¬ ship, which he has earned by his own labor and management. His parents, Thomas C. and Mrs. Eleanor Hopkins Patrick, were natives of Nelson Co., Ky., where they were married ; they settled in Edgar Co., Ill., in 1830, in Hunter Tp. ; both have since died.

MILES ROGERS, farming and stock; P. O. Cherry Point ; the subject of this sketch was born in Hardin Co., Ky., July 23, 1823. He married Miss Mary G. Brittenham July 23, 1854 ; she was born in Marion Co., Ind., May 12, 1838, and died April 18, 1878 ; they had seven children, four living, viz., Eliza, Susie, Jane and Al¬ bert. When but 1 year old, his parents moved from Kentucky to Illinois, and set¬ tled in Edgar Co. near where he now lives, and he remained there until he was about 30 years old ; he then moved to his pres¬ ent place and has lived here since. He is no office-seeker, his only offices being con¬ nected with the school and road ; he be¬ gan in very poor circumstances, and now owns 428 acres in this county, which he has earned by his own labor and manage¬ ment. His parents, Elias and Mrs. Permelia Holden Rogers, were natives of Ver¬ mont and New York.

NAPOLEON B. STAGE (deceased), whose portrait has a place in this work ; was born in Ohio, in the year 1819 ; he came to Edgar Go. in the year 1841 ; and settled in Edgar Tp., at what was then called "Marion's Point,'' where he was extensively engaged in farm¬ ing, buying and shipping cattle ; by up¬ right dealing, he acquired the confidence and good-will of his neighbors ; he took an active part in the question of township organizations, and was elected the first Su¬ pervisor of his township after its organiza¬ tion, and served as such for three terms ; in the fall of 1860, he was elected to the State Legislature over one of the most active, popular citizens of that day ; up to the breaking out of the rebellion he was known as a Democrat, took an active part in politics, and was elected to the Illinois Legislature by that party ; in the spring of 1861, Gov. Yates having convened the Legislature, Mr. Stage took an honorable and patriotic part in clothing the Governor with power to aid the National Govern¬ ment in suppressing the rebellion, although the majority of his party in the Legisla¬ ture opposed these necessary measures ; on the adjournment of the Legislature, he re- ! turned to his home and took an active part 1 in encouraging the people to volunteer in support of the Government, and himself ( joined the 126th Regt. [. V. I., acting as Quartermaster until disabled from further duty by ill-health ; in 1868, he was again called upon by his neighbors to serve them in the State Legislature ; he was a public-spirited citizen, a man of great en¬ ergy, carrying to a successful completion all measures that he undertook ; he was a kind husband and father, and a good neighbor, cheerfully serving the generation in which he lived. He died July 10. 1874. He had a family of ten children, only three of whom survive him, viz., Lizzie A., Charles A. and Marion 0.

sketch was born in Donegal Co., Ireland, Aug. 8, 1798. He married Miss Rosanna Cochran Jan. 16, 1838; she was born in Fleming Co., Ivy., Feb. 5, 1815 ; they had ten children, eight living, viz., James, John W., Joseph H., Mollie J., Nancy A., Malinda, Rosanna and Margaret. He lived in Ireland until May, 1802, when, with his parents, he came to the United States and settled in Kentucky, where he lived until 1836, when he came to Illinois and settled in Edgar Co. ; engaged in farming,- and has lived here since; he owns 300 acres in this township, which he has earned by his own labor ; he has, dur¬ ing the past few vears, lost his eye-sight ; though he did not settle here until 1836, he had visited this county as early as 1830 ; he kept hotel in early days, his first sign being a picture of Washington at the battle of Yorktown ; which was later changed to a sign bearing the inscription of " Our House," which latter gave way for one called the " Green Tree," the lat¬ ter being cut down during the war, since which time he has not kept public-house. His farm is under the management of his sons James and John W. ; James also owns a farm near by of eighty acres, which he uses as a pasture for his stock, he being engaged in the stock business.

T. M. SIDENSTRICKER, farming and stock ; P. O. Edgar ; was born in Grand View Tp., Edgar Co., Ill., Jan. 27, 1841. He married Miss Carrie Johnson Oct. 24, 1868 ; she was born in Douglas Co., Ill., Nov. 27, 1846 ; they have four children, viz., Anna, Lorena E., Flora B. and James L. Fie lived at home until he was 19 ; he then worked transient until he was 21, when he enlisted in the 12th I. V. I., he being a non-commissioned officer ; he was in the service four years and three months, during the latter part of which he was made Second Lieutenant ; he was in the battles of Ft. Henry, Ft. Donelson, Cor¬ inth, Atlanta campaign and march to the sea ; at Corinth, he was slightly wounded. After his discharge, he returned to Edgar Co. and engaged in the stock business with Mr. Paxton, at first working by the month; then he formed partnership, which con¬ tinued until 1876, since which time he has been in his present business on the Alex. Mann Stage farm, which consists of 960 acres. His parents, James and Mrs.

.Rachel Folden Sidenstricker, were natives of Virginia ; they were married there, and came to Edgar Co. in 1839 ; she died in Grand View ; he has since married, and lives in Douglas Co.

OSBURN TU CKER, farming and stock; P. 0. Horace ; the subject of this sketch was born in Clark Co., Ky., Jan. 22, 1818. He married Miss Irene J. Parks Eeb. 9, 1843 ; she was born in Owen Co., Ind., Nov. 29, 1824, and died Oct. 8, 1864 ; they had nine children, seven living, viz., James A., Rachel S., Emily E., Sarah E., George K., Jarett 0. and Franklin J. His second wife was Mrs. Susan Beard Fair; they were married Feb. 7, 1867 ; she was born in Edgar Co., Ill., June 24, 1829, and died April 23, 1874; they had one child, viz., Lucy I. His present wife was Mrs. Sarah A. Edmiston Hunsinger ; they were married Oct. 19, 1876; she was born in Lincoln Co., Tenn., April 26, 1831 ; he lived in Kentucky until 1829, when, with his parents, he came to Illinois and settled in Edgar Co., and engaged in firming ; he lived with his parents until he was 25 years of age, when he came to his present place. He has held the offices connected with the school and road, and has been Supervisor of this township. He owns 365 acres in this township, which he has earned by his own labor and management. His parents, Kelly R. and Mrs. Susan Battershell Tucker, were natives of Mary¬ land and Kentucky ; they were married in Clark Co., Ky., and settled in Edgar Co., Ill., in 1829.

Miss P. M. Riley Feb. 4, 1849; she was born in Pendleton Co., Ky., April 30, 1828 ; they had seven children, five living, viz., Samantha R., James K., Charles F., Albert B. and Dora N. He came to Edgar Co., Ill., with his parents in 1829, and lived at home until 1849, when he came to this present place, where he lived until August, 1862, when he enlisted in the 79th I. V. I., and was in the service until Dec. 10 following, when he died in the hospital at Nashville, Tenn. Mrs. Tucker has carried on the farm since ; it consists of 130 acres in this township, and 160 in Shiloh ; all her children are single, and living at the old homestead. Her parents, James H. and Mrs. Mary Ann Eliza Riley, were natives of Kentucky ; they were married there, and came to Vermilion Co., Ill., in 1829, and remained there one year, when they came to Edgar Co., Ill., and settled in Edgar Tp.

JOHN WILLIAMS, farming and stock; P. 0. Edgar; the subject of this sketch was born in Stark Co., Ohio, Sept. 20, 1836. He married Miss A. M. Henderson Jan. 1, 1861 ; she was born in Piatt Co., Ill., Sept. 3, 1838 ; they have five chil¬ dren, viz., Ella M., Phillip H., M. A., L. S. and John. . When he was 3 years of age, his parents moved from Ohio to Illi¬ nois and settled in Edgar Co., near where he now lives, remaining one year at first settlement ; they moved about one mile south, where they lived two years, and then came on the present place, where he has lived since ; when about 20 years of age, he began business on his own account, working his father's farm on shares ; he now owns 1,700 acres in this township, which he has principally earned by his own labor and management. His parents, Phillip and Mrs. Martha Wright Williams, were natives of Ohio and Virginia ; they settled here in 1839; he died March 10, 1875; Mrs. Williams is living here with her son.

THOMAS WYNN, farming and stock ; P. O. Edgar; the subject of this sketch was born in Schuylkill Co., Penn., Nov. 22, 1820. He married Miss Lina Hoult Oct. 1, 1845 ; she was born in Monongalia Co., W. Va., Dec. 26, 1823, and died March 3, 1861 ; they had eight children, seven living, viz., Mary E., John W., Charles M., Sarah J., Rachel A., Viola and Vilinda. His second wife was Mrs. Dorothy Hoglt McKee ; they were married July 7, 1861 ; she was born in Monongalia Co., W. Va., being a sister of his first wife ; she died July 26, 1875 ; they had three children, viz., Jonathan, Isaac N. and Elisha H. He lived in Pennsylvania until 1839, when, with his father, he moved to Indiana, aud settled in Madison Co., where they engaged in farming; he lived with his father until 1843, when he came to Illinois and settled on his present place. He Ii^ls held several minor offices in this township, and has been Master of the Bloomfield Lodge of F. A. Masons for sixteen terms.

He owns 600 acres in this township, which he has principally earned by his own labor and management. His parents, Jonathan and Mrs. Mary Wynn were natives of Pennsylvania; he died at Monticello, Ill., while on a visit; she died at the old homestead in Chester Co., Penn.

TRUMAN WRIGHT, farming; P. 0. Horace; the subject of this sketch was born in Terre Haute, Ind., March 6, 1821. He married Miss Serilda Gilkison in May, 1843; she was born in Kentucky, and died Aug. 8, 1875; they had seven chil¬ dren, six living, viz., Handy K., Winfield S., John, Florence, Franklin T. and Nettie; Serena died. His present wife was Mrs. Mary Jane Hunter Cary; they were mar¬ ried Dec. 28, 1876 ; she was born in Ver¬ milion Co., Ind., May 25, 1834; his parents left Terre Haute when he was about six months of age. when they moved to Vermilion Co., Ind., where they engaged in farming ; when he was 6 years of age, he went to live with a brother on an adjoining farm ; he remained here until he was about 16 years of age; he then engaged on the farm on his own account, continuing until 1852, working in Parke, Vigo and Vermilion Cos., Ind.; he then came to Illinois and settled on his present place. He owns 560 acres in this town¬ ship, which he has earned by his own labor. His parents, George and Mrs. Annie Handy Wright, were natives of New England ; they died in Vermilion Co., Ind.

L. B. ARNOLD, farmer, Sec. 5 ; P. 0. Scotland ; is a native of Fayette Co., Ohio; he was born Jan. 2,1825, and lived at his native place until about 40 years old ; leaving his birthplace in 1865, he moved to Vermilion Co., Ill., where he remained about one and one-half years ; then located on his present farm in Edgar Co. He was married July 15, 1852, to Miss Mary Park, of Brown Co., Ohio ; they have a family of eight children - four boys and four girls. Mr. Arnold, though not so old a resident of. the county as many, has already a good name and repu¬ tation which he has earned by honesty and square dealing.

G. W. HAYWORTH, farmer, Sec. 5; P. 0. Uliana; Mr. Hayworth is one of the few natives of North Carolina who are residents of this township ; Guilford is his native county ; he lived there with his parents until he was little past 1 year old ; then moved to Henry Co., Ind., where they remained but one winter ; then removed to Edgar Co.; at the age of 21, Mr. H., with a company of emigrants and miners, made an overland trip to Cali¬ fornia, where he remained about four years mining and prospecting ; returning in 1856, he located in Vermilion Co., Ind., where he lived about eight years ; then removed to Edgar Co., where he has since resided.

He was married Jan. 17, 1856, to Miss Eliza J. Wishard, of Vermilion Co., Ind.; they have a family of four children - Jno. 0., Sarah E., William and George. He began business for himself at the age of 21 ; had no assistance from his people ; now, by his own hard work, he has a nice little farm of seventy-one acres of good land. He is a man standing well in the community, and is known as one of the honest, straightforward men of Brouillett Tp.

GEO. W. HAWS, farmer and stockraiser, Sec. 3; P. 0. Scotland; Mr. Haws is another of the pioneers of the county ; he came here in 1833, and is a native of Floyd Co., Ky. ; was born June 25, 1817 ; when he was 3 years old, his parents moved to Lawrence Co., Ind.; they made the journey on horseback ; having only two horses to carry their household goods, and the members of the family riding only at odd times ; there being the parents and five children at that time ; they remained in Indiana until 1833 ; at this date, Mr. Haws came to Edgar Co. with his parents. During his early life, he had but little chance of get¬ ting an education, being obliged to walk three miles to school. He was married June 2, 1842, to Miss Mary A. Hurst, of Washington Co., Ind., but a resident of

Edgar Co. at the time of marriage ; they have a family of eleven children, five sons and six daughters. He began business for himself at the age of 17 ; now, by his own effort, he has nearly 800 acres of good land, 700 of which are his home farm ; he is one of the largest land owners of Brouillett Tp. He is a man standing well in the community and is known as one of the solid, substantial men of Brouillett Tp.

PETER IGO, farmer, Sec. 14; P. 0. Logan ; the above named gentleman is an old settler and pioneer of Edgar Co.; he was born April 4, 1815, and is a native of Highland Co., Ohio, where he lived until the age of 28 ; then came to Edgar Co.; remained nearly one year and then returned to Ohio; in 1843, he again came to Edgar Co. and located permanently. He was married Feb. 13, 1845, to Miss Amanda A. Miller, of Wayne Co., Ohio; they have one son - Charles E.; he was born May 27, 1860. He began business for himself at the age of 23 at coopering, which he followed as a business nearly twenty-four years, but finally gave it up on account of sore eyes and turned his at¬ tention to farming ; he had no assistance from his people ; now, by hard work, economy and good management, he has 198 acres of good land, 158 of which are his home farm. He has always given liberally to churches and schools and helped any enterprise for the public good. He has been a member of the M. E. Church for the last twenty-five years, Mrs. Igo having been a member for the past thirty-eight years.

JASON JONES, farmer and black¬ smith, Sec. 15; P. O. Logan; Mr. Jones was born Jan. 10, 1817, and is the son of Thomas and Lavina Jones, who were na¬ tives of the New England States, his na¬ tive place being Fayette Co., Ohio, where he lived until the age of 24, then came to Edgar Co.; this was in 1841. He was married Oct. 12, 1843, to Miss Delilah Jones, of Edgar Co.; she passed away March 26, 1847, leaving two children - Julia A. (now deceased) and Samuel T. ; he married his second wife Nov. 11, 1847 ; her maiden name was Caroline Dean ; she is a native of Vermilion Co., Ind. ; they have a family of three children - Emeline, Willis and Laura M. He began business for himself at the age of 15 ; commenced learning the trade of a blacksmith, which he succeeded in doing after considerable trouble ; in 1841, he built the shop where he now lives, and for years did the princi¬ pal business in his part of the county ; he had no assistance at beginning ; now, by his own hard work, he has 233 acres of good land, well improved, with good build¬ ings ; he has a good name and reputation, which he has earned by honesty and square dealing, and is known as one of the substantial men of Brouillett Tp.

Z. T. JONES, farmer, Sec. 13 ; P. O. Logan; Mr. Jones is a native of Edgar Co., Brouillett being his native township ; he was born Oct. 23, 1848, and is the son of Samuel and Phebe Jones.- Samuel Jones was a native of Augusta, Me. ; leav¬ ing that State, he came West and located in Vigo Co., Ind., where he remained about two years, and, in 1826, came to Edgar Co. and entered the land where Z. T. now lives ; he was one of the early pioneers of energy and ability ; it was he that manu¬ factured the brick for the first brick build¬ ing in Terre Haute ; he experienced many of the hardships incident to pioneer life, sometimes being obliged to go forty miles to get his grain floured for family use ; he was industrious and economical, leaving at the time of his death, which occurred Nov. 8, 1874, 300 acres of good land. Z. T. was married Oct. 7, 1874, to Miss Mary D. Richardson, of Defiance Co., Ohio ; they have one child - Minnie. He is still a young man, but has already a good name and reputation ; he has a fine property of 234 acres of good land, 160 of which are the old home farm ; he is already known as One of the substantial, square-dealing men of Brouillett Tp.

M. S. LEGG, farmer, Sec. 23 ; P. O. Logan ; is a native of Edgar Co. and of Brouillett Tp. ; he was born July 29, 1847, and is the son of John and Mary Legg, who are old pioneers of the county, having been residents of it since 1843 ; he is a native of Virginia, and Mrs. Legg of Ohio. M. S. was married Jan. 7, 1875, to Miss Deborah A. Littlefield, she also being a native of Edgar Co. ; they have a family of two children - Clara E. and Olive E. He began business for himself at the age of 21 ; now, by hard work and good man , agement, he has a property of 160 acres of y;oocl hind, 1*20 of which are his home farm, this being well improved and valued at about $60 per acre. Mr. Legg is still a young man of energy and ability, and is already known as one of the solid, substan¬ tial men of Brouillett Tp.

THOMAS B. LITTLEFIELD, farm¬ er, Sec. 25 ; P. 0. Logan ; is a native of Vigo Co., Iud.; he was born Nov. 8, 1818, and is the son of Samuel and Mary Little¬ field ; they came to Edgar Co. in the spring of 1819, his father dying Oct. 16, 1845, aged 53 years 9 months ; his moth¬ er, who is still living, is one of the oldest living settlers of the county, being now past 80 years old. During his early life, he had but little chance of getting an ed¬ ucation, but, by home study, he became a fair scholar. He was married July 11, 1844, to Miss Deborah Smith, of Vermilion Co., Ill.; they had a family of four chil¬ dren, only one of whom is still living - William T. He began business for him¬ self at the age of 25 ; now, by his own hard work, he has a property of 256 acres of good land, well improved, 190 of which are his home farm.. He is a man who has always given liberally to any public enter¬ prise for the public good ; has helped to build churches and schools, and has been a member of the M. E. Church for the past thirty-five years, and has a good name and reputation, which he has earned by honesty and integrity.

W. W. LIGHT, farmer, Sec. 2 ; P. O. Scotland. The subject of this sketch is a native of Clermont Co., Ohio ; was born March 4, 1836, his parents coming to Ed¬ gar Co. when he was not yet 1 year old ; they located on the farm which W. W. now owns. During his early life, he obtained a fair education. He was married Janu¬ ary 5, 1860, to Miss Kate Light, a native and resident of Clermont Co., Ohio; they have a family of five children, three sons and two daughters. He began business foj* himself at the age of 21 ; now, by his industry and economy, he has a good prop¬ erty of 296 acres, 176 of which are his home farm, this being the old homestead, a part of which his father entered in 1836 ; under Mr. Light's supervision, it is well cultivated and improved with good build¬ ings. On March 8, 1864, he enlisted in Co. G, 28th I. V. I., and remained in the service until the close of the rebellion ; was mustered out January 16, 1865. Since his return from the army, he has made farming a business, and is known as one of the honest, reliable men of Brouil¬ lett Tp.

S. H. LIGHT, farmer and stock dealer, Sec. 2 ; P. 0. Scotland ; is a native of Clermont Co., Ohio ; he was born April 17, 1834, and lived at his native place until the age of 2, he, at this age, coming to Edgar Co. with his parents ; he remained with his people until the age of 19 ; at this age, on April 19, 1853, he married Miss Eliza Coffman, of Brown Co., Ohio ; shortly after marriage he moved to Allen Co., Kan., where he remained until 1861, then came back to Edgar Co. ; he was in Kansas about four years; while there he engaged in helping to suppress what is known as the border war of Kansas. Upon his arrival home in 1861, he enlisted in Co. A, 7th I. V. C., and entered the war of the rebellion, remaining in the service until the close of the war ; he was dis¬ charged Nov. 18, 1865, having been in the army little over four years ; upon his return home he engaged in farming and dealing in stock, which he has since fol¬ lowed ; he began business for himself at the age of 19 ; now by good manage¬ ment he has a property of 395 acres of good land, 195 of which are his home farm, nicely improved, with good build¬ ings. He has always been public-spirited, giving liberally to any enterprise tending to the public good ; he has taken quite an active part, politically, and is a Republican in his views. They have a family of three children - Margaret, William M. and Charles W.

HENRY MUSSELMAN, farmer and stock dealer, Sec. 14; P. 0. Logan; he was born July 8, 1826, and is a native of Ross Co., Ohio ; his father was a native of Kentucky ; the name of Musselman being of German origin ; in the fall of 1861, he came to Edgar Co., and located on the farm where he still lives. He was married Feb. 26, 1846, to Miss Elizabeth Terry, of his native county ; they have a family of seven children, five sons and two daughters ; at the age of 20, he began business for himself at milling, and when he was 36 he came West, and since his residence here he has accumulated a fine property of 385 acres of good land, 300 of which are his home farm, which, is well improved, and good buildings ; this he owns, beside his interest in the old home property in Ohio ; since his residence in Edgar Co., he has given liberally to any enterprise tending to the public good ; he is known as one of the more prominent and better class of citizens of the county.

C. L. PARKER, farmer, Sec. 3 ; P. O. Scotland ; is another of the old settlers of Edgar Co., and a native of Colum¬ biana Co., Ohio; he was born Jan. 10, 1809, his people being natives of New Jersey; he lived at his native place until the age of 5 ; then went with his parents to Brown Co., Ohio ; he remained here until the spring of 1832; then came to Edgar Co. prospecting and made a selec¬ tion of land which he purchased in 1834 ;* returned to Ohio where he remained until 1842 ; then came and located permanently in this county. During his early life, he had but limited chances of gaining an education, but by close attention to study on his part, he became a fair scholar, both in literary pursuits and civil engineering ; began business for himself at the age of 15 ; had no assistance from his people ; now he has a fine farm of 200 acres of well-improved land ; this he has accumu¬ lated by his own efforts. He was married Dec. 16, 1841, to Miss Eliza J. Devol, of Marietta, Ohio ; they have a family of three sons - William, John B. and Frank.

FRANKLIN REED, farmer, Sec. 28 ; Mr. Reed is , one of the few natives of North Carolina living in this part of the county, Stokes being his native county ; he lived at his native place until the age of 13, his parents then com¬ ing to Vermilion Co., Ind., and locating but one-half mile from where his residence now stands ; he remained in Indiana until the age of 23. At this age, Dec. 16, 1840, he married Miss Eliza A. Engle, of Jeffer¬ son Co., Ky.; they have a family of ten children - two sons and eight daughters. He began business for himself at the age of 23 ; now, by economy and good man¬ agement, he has a property of 515 acres of good land, 131 of which are his home farm ; on this farm he has lived for the past thirty-eight years ; he is a man that has always given liberally to any public enter¬ prise that he deemed for the public good ; he has helped to build churches and schools, and has been a member of the Protestant Methodist Church for the past twenty-eight years ; he is well known as one of the more prominent and better class of citizens of Brouillett Tp.

JOHN E. ROBERTS, merchant, of the firm of J. E. Roberts & Co., Logan ; is a native of Jasper Co., Ill.; was born May 21, 1846; during his early life, he had fair chances of attending school, which he improved so far as to become a good scholar ; he lived at his native place until 1862, his parents then moving to Edgar Co.; at the age of 18, he began business for himself, at farming ; this business he followed until the spring of 1876, when he began merchandising at Logan, he and his brother P. B. and I. D. Sayre being suc¬ cessors to Adams Bros. He was married in October, 1866, to Miss Charlotte Parrish, of Ross Co., Ohio, but a resident of Edgar Co. at the time of marriage ; they have a family of two children - Ida M. and Will¬ iam F. The firm began business in 1876 with a fair stock of goods ; now, by a close attention to business, they are carrying a general assortment of goods and doing a business which is a credit to the firm and the community.

JAMES P. SLAUGHTER, physician and surgeon, Logan ; the Doctor is a native of Nelson Co., Ky., where he lived until 11 years old, he, at this age, coming to Edgar Co. with his parents, who located in Prairie Tp.; this was in 1859. On July 22, 1862, he enlisted in Co. C, 73d I. V. I., remaining in the service little over three years ; he was mustered out at Louisville, Ky., on Aug. 25, 1865. Upon his return home, he entered college at Crawfordsville, Ind., where he remained three years ; then began the study of medicine under Dr. J. C. Cook, of Quaker Point, Ind.; he studied with Dr. Cook two years ; then attended the Louisville Medical College one term ; he then began practicing, which he fol¬ lowed five years ; then took his second course, and graduated at the same college ; in the awarding of his diploma, he did not receive a dissenting vote from the Faculty ; he began practicing at his present residence in the spring of 1873 ; though he has not been practicing very long in the county, he is still well and favorably known by the old physicians ; this alone is proof of his, ability. He was married Jan. 22, 1875 k THOMAS SCOTT, farmer, Sec. 15; P. 0. Logan ; is a native of Adams Co., Ohio; was born Dec. 28, 1816, and lived at his native place until nearly nine years old ; then came to Edgar Co. with his parents ; during his early life, he had but little chance of gaining an education, but by home study he became a fair scholar. He was married April 22, 1842, to Miss Mary M. Reid, of Mason Co., Ky. ; she passed away Feb. 14, 1846, leaving a family of two sons, one now living, and one dying in the army ; married his present wife April 31, 1848 ; her maiden name being Malvina Cowan ; her native place, Edinburg, Ind. ; they havg by this marriage four children - two sons and two daughters. He began business for himself at the age of 23 ; had but little help from his people ; now, by his own hard work, he has a nice property of 240 acres of good land, well improved, 40 acres of which is timber, and 200 in his home farm. He is a man standing well in the community, and is known as one of the straight¬ forward, honest men of Brouillett Tp.

SILAS WELCH, farmer and stock dealer, Sec. 11; P. O. Scotland; Mr. Welch is a native of Edgar Co. ; he was born Jan. 7, 1832, his father being a native of Kentucky, and the name of Welch being of Welsh origin ; his father dying in 1833, he lived with his mother until the age of 17, then began buying and shipping stock for himself. In 1854, he shipped the first two cars of cattle ever shipped from Champaign, Ill., over the I. C. R. R. ; during the time while actively engaged in handling stock, he bought, sold and shipped more than any other one man in Edgar Co. He was married Oct. 15, 1854, to Miss Julia A. Brown, of Edgar Co. ; she passed away Nov. 15, 1874, leaving two children, Sarah E. and William N. ; Nov. 18, 1875, he married his present wife, she also being a native of Edgar Co., her maiden name being Margaret C. Fouts ; they had by this union two children, Clara B. and Laurence S. In 1870, he moved to Douglas Co., and engaged in the lumber trade quite extensively, he and his partner furnishing most of the lumber used in the building of the towns of Chrisman, Ridge Farm and Newman. He is a man always interested in any enterprise tending to the public good, and has accumulated by his own elforts about 600 acres of good land, 296 of which are his home farm ; he also has some fine property in Chrisman, Edgar Co.

A. Y. WHEELER, farmer, Sec. 3; P. O. Scotland ; this gentleman is another of the old settlers of Edgar Co., Stratton being his native township ; he was born Sept. 12, 1825, his parents being the first couple married in Edgar Co.; they moved to York State when A. Y. was 2 years old, remaining there until 1837 ; then returned to Edgar Co., where they located perma¬ nently ; during his early life, he obtained a good common-school education, and, on Dec. 9, 1849, he was married to Miss Catharine A. Light, of Clermont Co., Ohio, but a resident of Edgar Co. at the time of marriage ; they have a family of four children - one son and three daugh¬ ters. On March 10, 1865, he enlisted at Danville, Ill., in Co. G-, 28th I. Y. I., remain¬ ing in the service until the close of the rebellion, and was mustered out and dis¬ charged at Brownsville, Tex. He began business for himself at the age of 21 ; had some assistance ; now, by his hard work and immense economy, he has a property of 325 acres of good land, 100 acres of which are his home farm. He is a man al¬ ways interested in forwarding any enter¬ prise for the public good ; has a good name and reputation, and has been a member of the Universalist Church for the past thirtyfive years, and is known as one of the straightforward, honest men of Brouillett Township.,

ABRAHAM WILKIN, farmer, Sec. 25 ; P. O. Logan ; Mr. Wilkin is a native of Highland Co., Ohio ; he was born June 23, 1816; he lived at his native place un¬ til nearly 21, then came to Edgar Co., ar¬ riving here April 18, 1837, and locating on the farm where he still lives, in 1847 ; during his early life, he had but little chance of getting an education, though he became a fair scholar by home study ; he began business for himself at the age of 25 ; had no assistance from his people, but began in the woods, and in a wild, new country ; now, by hard work and good management, he has accumulated a nice property, hav- ing his home farm of 178 acres left, after having given his children considerable property ; he -has always donated liberally to forward any enterprise for the public good, and has earned a good name and reputation by honesty and industry, and is well known as one of the solid, substantial men of Brouillett Tp.

J. H. CRUME, farmer and stock-raiser ; P. 0. Hume ; was born in Kentucky Sept. 11, 1842 ; came to this State and settled in Edgar Co. in 1870. His pursuits have been those of a farmer and stock-raiser from boyhood ; since his residence in the town¬ ship he has held the office of Town Clerk two years.

LOUIS KARL, farmer ; P. 0. Paris ; was born near Strasburg, in France, Oct. 15, 1850; came to the United States with his father's family in 1855; his pursuit from boyhood has been that of a farmer : he has been a resident of Edgar Co. since 1857.

F. W. LANGE, farmer and stock-raiser; P. 0. Hume ; one of the early settlers, was born in Germany, April 20, 1834 ; came to the United States in 1854, and to this State and settled in Edgar Co. in the same year. His farm consists of 560 acres, valued at $16,800 ; since his residence in the town¬ ship he has held office of Street Commis¬ sioner three years.

MRS. ELIZABETH MFRKLE, farm¬ er and stock -raiser; P. O. Hume; one of the early settlers, was born in Germany, April 18, 1827 ; she is the widow of the late Samuel Merkle, deceased, who was one of the prominent settlers of Edgar Co. They were married in Ohio Dec. 21, 1850, and have had eleven children, nine of whom are living, viz., Maggie D., Samuel, George E., Eva C., Elizabeth, Theodore, Charles F., Frank G. and Tillie ; deceased - Catherine, Barbara and an infant. The farm of Mrs. Merkle consists of 325 acres, valued at $10,500.

J AMES H. PAYNE, farmer and stockraiser; P. O. Newman; one of the first settlers of Shiloh Tp., was born in Ohio Aug. 21, 1837 ; came to this State in 1861 and settled in what is now Shiloh Tp., Ed¬ gar Co. He was elected Township Col¬ lector at the first election held in this town¬ ship after its organization ; since that time he has held office of Collector and Super¬ visor one term each. He was married to Miss Hannah Dickinson Aug. 4, 1861 ; she was born in Indiana Nov. 24, 1843; they have had nine children, four of whom are living, viz., Samantha A., Mary E., Charles Aug., Guy J. ; deceased - Margaret A., Orris L., Lusia A., Willard and Lillie M. The farm of Mr. Payne consists of 280 acres, valued at $10,000.

JOHN N. POWERS, farmer and stockraiser ; P. O. Newman ; one of the natives of Illinois, was born in Coles Co. March 28, 1848 ; he is the son of Daniel B. Pow¬ ers, who is one of the first settlers of East¬ ern Illinois. The farm of John N. Powers consists of 1 60 acres, valued at $6,400. He was married March 6, 1872, to Miss Cath¬ erine E. Hanner, who was born in Coles Co. Nov. 18, 1854.

JAMES SHEPHERD, farmer and stock-raiser; P. O. Hume; one of the early settlers, was born in Ohio Oct. 11, 1840 ; came to this State and settled in Edgar Co. in 1855 ; his farm consists of 160 acres, valued at $4,800. He was married Nov. 2, 1865, to Miss Joicie Marrs, who was born in Kentucky July 28, 1847 ; they have seven children, viz., Mollie E., William T., Harry E., Minnie, Bruce, Lema A. and James R. Since Mr. Shepherd's residence in the township be has held office of Collector one term and Highway Commissioner two years.

M. STEWART, farmer and stockraiser ; P. O. Newman ; one of the early settlers of the county ; was born in Indiana Feb. 14, 1843; came to this State and settled in Edgar Co. in 1854; his farm consists of 2461 acres, valued at $6,000. Since his residence in the township, he has held, office of Street Commissioner three years. He was married to Miss Nancy B. Rotroff, now deceased, who was born in Ohio Feb. 15, 1846, and who died Nov. 4, 1876 ; they have had six children, viz.,

David, Grant, Minnie Belle, Keziah, Alice and Marion; Mr. S. married asrain to Miss Nancy Belle Moore, who was born in Indiana April 3, 1858. He was also a participant in the late rebellion, having en¬ listed in the E. R. W. I. of the West ; he enlisted from Edgar Co., Ill., served three years and two months, and was discharged with honor in October, 1864.

J. B. WOOD, farmer and stock-raiser ; P. 0. Hume; was born in Kentucky May 31, 1837 ; came to this State and settled in Edgar Co. in 1863 ; his farm consists of

320 acres, valued at $10,000. Since Mr. Wood's residence in the township, he lias held office of Supervisor five years and Township Treasurer twelve years.

HENRY WEAVER, farmer and stockraiser ; P. O. Newman ; was born in But¬ ler Co., Ohio, Oct. 27, 1850; came to this State and settled in Edgar Co. in 1865; his farm consists of forty acres, valued at $1,500. He was married Aug. 26, 1874, to Miss Hattie Wescott, who was born in Cayuga Co., N. Y., July 6, 1854.

Seventy-Ninth Infantry

The Seventy-ninth Infantry, Illinois Volunteers, was or¬ ganized at Mattoon, Ill., in August, 1862, by Col. Lyman Guinnip, and was mustered into United States service August 28, 1862. Ordered to Louisville, Ky.,and Septem¬ ber 13, assigned to Third Brigade, Brig. Gen. Craft's Divis¬ ion, Army of Kentucky. On the 29th, it was transferred to Col. Buckley's (Fourth) Brigade, Gen. Sill's (Second) Division. October 1, 1862, commenced the march through Kentucky. At Frankfort, it was transferred to Gen. Kirk's Brigade (Fifth). Arrived at Perryville, Ky., October 9, and continued its march to Crab Orchard ; thence to Lebanon, Bowling Green and Nashville, Tenn., arriving Nov. 7. Col. Guinnip resigned October 17, and Lieut. Col. Sheridan P. Reed was promoted Colonel. Moved toward Murfreesboro December 26, and on the 31st entered the battle of Stone River. Col. Read was killed early in action, and the command devolved upon Col. Buckner. The regiment was engaged until the 4th of January, 1863, losing 1 officer] killed, 3 wounded and 3 missing; 23 men killed, 68 wounded and 121 missing. During the winter, the regiment remained at Murfrees¬ boro, and was assigned to Second Brigade (Col. Dodge commanding), Second Division, Twentieth Army Corps. April 25, Maj. Buckner promoted Colonel. June 24, 1863, moved to Liberty Gap; 25, engaged the enemy, losing Capt. John Patton killed, Capt. H. D. Martin mortally wounded, Capt. Lacy and Lieuts. Foulke, Jones and King wounded, 5 men killed and 36 wounded. The Divis¬ ion then marched to Tullalioma. August 16, crossed Cumberland Mountains, Tennessee River and Sand Moun¬ tain, Lookout Mountain, and went into the battle of Chickamauga September 19, and was engaged during the day and on the 20th. Loss, 7 officers missing, 4 men killed, 13 wounded and 98 missing. On the evening of the 20th, fell back to Chattanooga with the army. The regiment was assigned to C. G. Harker's (Third) Brigade, Gen. Sheridan's (Second) Division, Maj. Gen. G. Granger s (Fourth) Army Corps On the 23d, 24th and 25th of November, was engaged in the battle of Chattanooga. On the 25th, stormed Mission Ridge, and captured two pieces of artillery. On the 27th of November, 1863, marched with Fourth Corps toward Knoxville, Tenn., went to Blain's Cross Roads, and remained there till Jan¬ uary 15, 1864, when it advanced to Dandridge, but fell back, January 18, to Knoxville. The Second Division being ordered to Loudon, the Seventy-ninth went to Sweetwater, forty-two miles south of Knoxville, on the railroad. April 27, moved to Cleveland. On the 3d of May, started on the Atlanta cainpaign, Gen. Newton com¬ manding Division and Gen. Howard commanding the Corps. Was engaged at Rocky-faced Ridge, May 9 ; Resaca, May 13 and 14; Dallas, Kenesaw Mountain, June 27th ; Peach-Tree Creek, July 20; Atlanta, July 22, 27 aud August 3; Jonesboro, September 1, and Lovejoy, Septem¬ ber 2. The losses were 4 officers wounded, 6 enlisted men killed and 53 wounded. September 25, ordered to Chat¬ tanooga, Brig. Gen. Bradley, commanding Brigade, and Maj. Gen. Stanley commanding Corps. Moved to Bridge¬ port, Ala., and remained until October 19, when it returned to Chattanooga. On the 22d, moved to Alpine Pass, and, 30th, returned. November 1, moved to Pulaski, Tenn. November 22, commenced falling back toward Nashville; 29, the Brigade was attacked by Pat Cleborne's Division and driven into the city. At Franklin, the Sev¬ enty-ninth was engaged four hours, losing out of 210 vet¬ eran soldiers, 3 officers and 80 men killed, wounded and captured. That night fell back to Nashville. December 15 and 16, took part in the battle of Nashville, and afterward followed the retreating enemy until he crossed the Ten¬ nessee River. The Third Brigade was sent to Decatur, Ala., arriving Jan. 6, 1865. March 30, moved to Bull's Gap by rail, sixty miles east of Knoxville* Tenn., and remained until April 22. Moved to Nashville. June 12, 1865, mustered out of service. Arrived at Camp Butler, Illinois, June 18, and June 23, received final pay and dis¬ charge. -

First Lieut. John Mitchell, e. Aug. 28, 1862, as Second Lieut.; prmtd First Lieut. Oct. 7,1863; honorably disd. as Second Lieut. May 15, 1865.

War History And Record

Second Lieut. Andrew J. Campbell, e. Aug. 8, 1862, as Sergt.; paroled prisr.; com. Second Lieut. April'lO 1863. but not mustered; m. o. June 20, 1865.

Avar History And Record Sixty-Sixth Infantry

An organization, known as " Birge's Sharp Shooters," was commenced at Benton Barracks, Mo., in September 1861, by John AV. Birge, and eight companies collected,, which was afterward known as "Western Sharp Shooters." The ninth company.was organized December 5, and Ben¬ jamin S. Compton mustered as Colonel, and John W. Birge as Lieutenant Colonel.

The regiment was mustered as the Fourteenth Missouri Infantry Volunteers, and left for the field, December 12, 1861, moving by rail to Centralia, Mo., and to Renick, Mo., on the North Missouri Railroad. The companies were kept out scouting until December 28, when Com¬ panies A, B, D, F and II were engaged in a fight at Mount Zion, Mo., Col. Birge commanding regiment. The enemy w7as repulsed, and the regiment concentrated at Sturgeon, Miss.

February 4, 1862, ordered to Cairo, Ill.; thence to Fort Henry, arriving February l 0, 1862, and were assigned to Col. Lanman's Brigade, Brig. Gen. Smith's Division. February 12, moved to Fort Donelson. February 13, 14 and 15, was engaged in the battle of Fort Donelson. March 6, moved to Tennessee River, and, on the 12th, embarked for Pittsburg Landing, arriving on the 20tli. Was assigned to Col. McArthur's Brigade. Brig. Gen. W. H. L. Wallace's Division, Army of West Tennessee. Was engaged in the battle of Shiloh, April 6 and 7.

April 20, Co. K, organized at Columbus, Ohio, joined the regiment. Was engaged in the siege of Corinth, Brig. Gen. R. J. Oglesby commanding brigade, and Brig. Gen. T. A. Davies commanding division. Joined in pur¬ suit of the enemy, and on return camped near Corinth.

July 8, Col. P. E. Burke took command of the regi¬ ment. August 21, ordered to Corinth, on provost duty. October 3 and 4, was engaged in the battle of Corinth. October 6, moved to Danville, Miss.; and, 7th, to Rienzi. Col. Little took command of the Brigade, aricl Brig. Gen. Hamilton of the Division ; 8th, moved to Iiatchie River; 10th, moved back to Rienzi. November 27, moved to Tuscumbia River, where it went into permanent camp, and erected a stockade. November 20, the regiment was transferred to the State of Illinois, and numbered Sixtysixth. January 1, 1863, the regiment belonged to the Second Brigade, Second Division, Sixteenth Army Corps, commanded by Col. A. Mersey, Ninth Illinois, Brig. Gen. G. M. Dodge and Maj. Gen. S. A. Hurlbut, respectively.

During the year, the regiment remained at this outpost. It was frequently engaged in skirmishing with the enemy, capturing 10 officers and 150 men - the loss of the regiment being 3 officers and 15 men taken prisoners. November 2, 1863, ordered to Burnsville, Miss.; 3d, marched to Eastport, on the Tennessee ; 5th, crossed the river, and marched toward Pulaski, Tenn., on the 6th, arriving 12th. Remained at Pulaski, Tenn., until Janu¬ ary 16, 1864. Three-fourths of the men having re-enlisted, moved towrard Illinois, for veteran furlough. January 25, the men were furloughed from Chicago, Ill.; and, on the 4th of March, having re-assembled at Joliet, moved for the field. Mustered out, July 7.1865, at Louisville, Ky., and arrived at Camp Butler, Ill., July 9, 1865, for final payment and discharge.

Twelfth Infantry

The Twelfth Infantry Illinois Volunteers was mustered into the United States service for three years, August 1, 1861. The regiment remained at Cairo, where it was or¬ ganized, until September 5, 1861, when, with the Ninth Illinois Infantry, it moved up to and occupied Paducah, being the first Union troops there. With the exception of occasional expeditions, the Twelfth lay at Paducah until February 5, 1862 ; four companies, however, occu t I pying Smithland, Ky., until January 25. 1862 - Lieut. Col. Chetlain commanding post. Were engaged in the demonstration against Columbus, Ivy., forty-six miles from Paducah, during the Belmont battle. In January, were engaged in a reconnaissance in force toward Fort Donelson, Tenn. February 5, embarked for Fort Henry ; moved up left bank and occupied Fort Heiman. Re¬ mained at Fort Heiman until February 12, when pro¬ ceeded to Fort Donelson. Endured the cold and snow and hunger and fatigue of the Fort Donelson battle ; formed with the Ninth and Forty-first Illinois, McArthur's Bri¬ gade, which suffered so terribly, but fought so nobly on the 15th of February. Loss, 19 killed, 58 wounded and 10 missing. February 22, moved to Clarksville, Tenn., and occupied Fort Sevier. February 26, moved to Nashville. Returned to Clarksville March 1; 6tli, embarked for Pittsburg Landing. Went into camp 19th. Took part in the terrible battle of Shiloh, being engaged nearly all the time of the two days. Col. Chetlain commanded the regiment the 6th, but he being injured by a fall from his horse, Maj. Hugunin commanded on the 7th. Regimental loss, 109 killed and wounded, and 7 missing. April 28, moved with the army on Corinth ; was engaged in the siege of Corinth, doing its share of picket and fatigue duty, ex¬ tending saps, etc. After the evacuation, the regiment wras sent with Gen. Pope in pursuit of the enemy. Lay at Boonville six days, and then returned to Corinth. The regiment remained at Corinth until the middle of Sep¬ tember. During the approach on Corinth, were in Sec¬ ond Brigade, Second Division, Army of Tennessee ; Brig. Gen. Thomas A. Davies commanding Division ; Brig. Gen. R. J. Oglesby, Brigade, and Col. Chetlain, rfgiment. On the 16th September, moved to near Iuka. Were not en¬ gaged in the battle of Iuka. On the 19th. moved to Burnsville, where it remained till October 2. October 3 and 4, were engaged in battle of Corinth. The division -(Second), Gen. Davies, and the Sixth Division, Gen. Mc¬ Arthur, fought nearly the whole rebel army. The losses were very heavy, and the fighting most desperate. On the 4th. "Powell's Battery," which we were supporting, was captured by tbe enemy in a charge, but was almost immediately retaken. In this affair, the Twelfth took a very conspicuous and brilliant part. Supported by a small part of the Fiftieth and Fifty-second Illinois In¬ fantry, they drove the enemy from the works, capturing a stand of colors, and turned the guns of the battery on the enemy. The division lost more than half of the men that w7ere lost during the day ; the regiment losing 17 killed, 80 wounded and 15 missing. Capt. Guy C. Ward, Acting Major, was killed, and Brigade Commander, Gen. Oglesby, severely wounded. Remained at Corinth until January 24, 1863, when it was sent as train-guard to Hamburg, and returned. April 12, the enemy attacked Glendale, an outpost twelve miles from Corinth. The regiment, 225 strong, in command of Maj. Hugunin, was ordered as re-enforcement. On arriving, they found that the Sixty-fourth Illinois, " Yates' Sharp Shooters," had repulsed the attack, and they returned to Corinth. The regiment was now in left wing Sixteenth Army Corps, Maj. Gen. R. J. Oglesby commanding.

June 6, 1863, moved to Pocahon'as, Tenn., to guard railroad, where they remained until 29th October, when, left wing being attached to Fifteenth Corps, Maj. Gen. W. T. Sherman commanding, they moved as rear guard, via Corinth, Iuka. crossing Tennessee River at Eastport,

[ Lauderdale, Ala., destroying an immense cotton-factory, j to Pulaski, Tenn., arriving November 12. Here left wing remained, Fifteenth Army Corps going on to Chattanooga and battle of Missionary Ridge. November 13, went as wagon guard with Second Iowa Infantry to near Colum¬ bia, Tenn., and returned. November 25, ordered to Rich¬ land Station, Nashville & Decatur Railroad, to guard railroad, where they remained about two months, doing duty, foraging, etc. December 29, Col. Chetlain appointed Brigadier General.

January 16, 1864, regiment re-enlisted as veterans. January IS, 311 men and 24 officers started for Camp But¬ ler, Ill., on veteran furlough.; the remainder, about 90 men, remaining under command of Capt. J. D. Towner. March 18, having re-organized at Camp Fry, Chicago, Ill., the Twelfth proceeded to Pulaski, Tenn. April 28, marched to Larkinsville, and theuce by rail to Chatta¬ nooga. Started on the campaign 9th May, and from that time till the fall of Atlanta was actively engaged. Was in Second Brigade, Second Division, Left Wing, Sixteenth Army Corps. Col. Aug. Mersey commanding brigade; Brig. Gen. T. W. Sweeney commanding division ; Brig. Gen. G. M. Dodge commanding Left Wing; Maj. Gen. J. B. McPherson commanding Department and Army of 'Tennessee.

The first engagement the regiment participated in was Lay's Ferry and Rome Cross Roads. 13tli, 14th and 15th May, losing 2 killed and 21 wounded. May 27, assisted in repulsing a heavy night attack on Dallas. June 2, left the line and swung around toward Lost Mountain and Ackworth. June 10, passed through Ackworth and Big Shanty. June 27, slightly engaged at Kenesaw, losing 3 men wounded. July 4, engaged near Nickajack Creek. Crossed Chattahoocllie River, and was engaged iu battle of July 22, Bald Knob and Decatur, losing 35 or 40 men killed and wounded. July 28, enaged at Ezra Church. During August, closely engaged in the siege of Atlanta, losing some 40 men killed and wounded. August 27, moved out from works in the movement around Atlanta, compelling its fall. September 1. assisted in repulsing attack of the enemy on right of Fifteenth and left of Six¬ teenth Army Corps. Marched to Lovejoy's, and, Septem¬ ber 6, returned to East Point, where division was transred to Fourth Division, Fifteenth Army Corps ; 20th, moved to Rome, Ga. October 4, by rail to Allatoona. Octo¬ ber 5, engaged in battle of Allatoona, losing 57 killed and wounded out of 101 muskets taken into action. Return¬ ing to Rome, remained until November 11. On the 11th of November, started on the "march to the sea." passing through Kingston, Cartersville, Cassville, Allatoona, Ackworth, Big Shanty and Marietta, arriving at Atlanta November 15 ; 10th, resuming march, passed through Jonesloro, McDonough, Jackson, crossed Ocmulgee River at Seven Islands Cotton-Factor}', Montieello, Hillsboro, Clinton, camping near Gordon on 24th. Lost one man near Clinton, captured by Wheelef's cavalry. November 25, passed through Irwinton, crossed Oconee River, where some opposition was made by the enemy ; on through Irwin's Cross Roads, Wrightsville and headwaters of Ohoopee River, through Summerville, camping ou Scull's Creek, four miles from Millen, 2d December. December

3, crossed Ogeecliee River, on picket; 4tli. returned, marched down ilie river, and crossed at Jenckes' Bridge on the 8th. Marched to Ogeecliee Canal, finding the enemy in force, ou the 9th, four miles from the canal. They were soon fianked out of their position, leaving a " Blakesley gun, English manufacture, in our possession : l"th, with Sixty-sixth Illinois, were sent to burn rail¬ road-bridge over Little Ogeechee: but it was burned by enemy on our approach. Until 17th, the regiment was stationed in different places on the line around Savannah, when it was detailed to guard the prisoners taken at Fort McAllister and on the march, and to take them to Hilton Head.

January 10, 1S*>5, returned to Savannah, and remained to 28th, when broke up camp, and, marching up the Sa¬ vannah River, camped at Sistei's Ferry, 31st. February

4, crossed, and after repairing bridge and causeway, crossed Coosawatcliie, on the 7th; Whippy Swamp. 8th ; Salkahatchie, 9th; Beaufort River Bridge, 10th; South Edisto, 11th; Charleston & Augusta Railroad 12th; North Edisto, 13th ; Sandy Run Post Office, 14tli ; 16th, Saluda River; 17th. Broad River, and entered Columbia, making a march from Savannah of 177 miles. February 18 and 19. tore up railroad (Charleston & Columbia;; 20th, marched to Muddy Springs: 21st, Longtown ; 22d, Peay's Ferry; 23d, crossed Wateree River; 24th, with four com¬ panies of Sixty-sixtli Illinois, on reconnaissance through Camden; 25tli, on picket: 26th, 27th, 28th, at Lynch's Creek. March 1, crossed Black Creek ; 3d, Julian Creek ; 4th, at Cheraw, making 164 miles from Columbia. March 6. crossed Peedee River, passed Gum Swamp, Springfi; Id, Laurel Hill, North Carolina, Lumber Creek, Rocky Fish Creek, arriving at Fayetteville, N. C., March 12, from Cheraw, 73 miles. March 14, crossed Cape Fear River, and ou the 19th arrived near Neuse River ; 18th, lrom Goldsboro, from Fayetteville. 77 miles.

March 20, 1805, marched nine miles, and went into position in front of the enemy: 21st. lost two men wounded; 22d, moved into enemy's works. March 24, entered Goldsboro, N. C., marching in review past Maj. Gen. Sherman. Total distance marched since leaving Savannah, over GOO miles. April 10, broke camp and marched in pursuit of Johnston's army, Raleigh, 14th : Morrisville, 15th, where it remained until Johnston's surrender. April 21, returned to Raleigh; 29th, started northward; Petersburg May 6th. rnakiug 186 miles in six and a halt days. May 9, Manchester; Alexandria 19th. Passed in the grand review at Washington, May 24. June 3. left \\ ashington. June 6, arrived at Louis¬ ville, Ky.

Drafted And Substitute Recruits

prmtd. to Second Lieut. March 3, 1S62 ; deceased. Second Lieut. Wm. H. Bowser, e. as rect.; prmtd. to Second Lieut May 22, 1S62; mustered out.

Twenty-First Infantry

The Seventh Congressional District Regiment was organized at Mattoon, Ill., on the 9th of May, 1861. On the 15th of May, it was mustered into the State service, for thirty days, by Capt. U. S. Grant. On the 28th June, it was mustered into United States service, for three years, by Capt. Pitcher, U. S. A., with Capt. U. S. Grant as Colonel. Col. Grant was commissioned Brigadier General, August 6, 1861, and was succeeded by Lieut. Col. J. W. S. Alexander, who was killed September 20, 1863, at Chiclcamauga. On the 4th of July, 186 L, the regiment marched for Missouri. 22d, arrived at Mexico, where it remained until August 6, when it proceeded, by rail, to fronton, Mo. October 20, marched from Ironton, and, on 21st, participated in battle of Fredericktown. Remained at fronton until January 29, 1862. Marched with Gen. Steele's expedition to Jacksonsport, Ark., when it was ordered to Corinth, via Cape Girardeau. Arrived at Ham¬ burg Landing May 24, 1862. On evacuation of Corinth, pursued enemy from Farmington, Miss., to Booneville. Returning from the pursuit, it formed a part of an expe¬ dition to Holly Springs. On the 14th August, 1862, was ordered to join Gen. Buell's army, in Tennessee. Marched, via Eastport, Miss., Columbia, Tenu., Florence, Ala., Franklin, Murfreesboro and Nashville, Tenn., and arrived at Louisville September 27, 1862. Engaged in battle of Perry ville October 8, and Chaplin Hill. Com¬ pany F, Capt. David Blackburn, was the first in Perryville. From thence, marched to Crab-Tree Orchard and Bowling Green, Ky., and to Nashville, Tenn.

When the army marched from Nashville, December 26, 1862, this regiment formed a part of the Second Brigade, First Division Twentieth Army Corps, and was in the skirmish at Knob Gap. December 30, iu connection with Fifteenth Wisconsin, Thirty-eighth Illinois and One Hun¬ dred and First Ohio, it had a severe engagement with the enemy near Murfreesboro, where it charged the famous Washington (rebel) Light Artillery, twelve Parrott guns, and succeeded in driving every man from the battery, when it was compelled to fall back by a division of rebel infantry. During the battle of Murfreesboro it was fiercely engaged and did gallant duty, losing more men than any other regiment engaged. The Twenty-first was with Gen. Rosecraus' army from Murfreesboro to Chattanooga. Was engaged in a severe skirmish at Lib¬ erty Gap, June 25, 1863. Was engaged in the battle of Chickamauga, September 19 and 20, where it lost 238 officers and men. Col. Alexander being killed and Lieut. Col. McKin being wounded, Capt. C. K. Knight took com¬ mand of the regiment. After the battle of Chickamauga, the Twenty-first was attached to First Brigade, First Division Fourth Army Corps, and remained at Bridgeport, Ala., during October, November and Decem¬ ber, 1863.

Twenty-Fifth Infantry

Farewell remarks of Col. W. H. Gibson to the Twentyfifth Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry, received of j Mr. Samuel Moore for insertion in the war record :

" As your term of three years' service has expired and { you are about to proceed to your State, to be mustered out, it is proper and fitting that the Colonel commanding should express to each and all his earnest thanks for the cheerful manhood with which, during the present cam¬ paign, you have submitted to every hardship, overcome every difficulty, and - for the magnificent heroism with which you have met and vanquished the foe. Your de¬ portment in camp has been worthy true soldiers, while your conduct in battle has excited the admiration of your I companions in arms.

" Patriotic thousands and a noble State will give you a reception worthy of your sacrifices and your valor. You have done your duty. The men who rallied under the starry emblem of our nationality at Pea Ridge, Corinth, Stone River, Chickamauga, Mission Ridge, Noonday Creek, Pine Top Mountain, Kenesaw Mountain Chattahoochie, Peach-Tree Creek and Atlanta have made nistory for all time and coming generations to admire. Your services will ever be greatly appreciated.

" Officers and soldiers, farewell ! May God guarantee to each health, happiness and usefulness in coming life; and may our country soon emerge from the gloom of blood that now surrounds it, and again enter upon a career of progress, peace and prosperity."

First Lieut. Arnold P. Adams, e. as Sergt. June 1, 1861 ; prmtd. First Sergt. and prmtd. First Lieut. March 23, 1864; term expired Sept. 5, 1864.

Twenty-Ninth Infantry

The Twenty-ninth Infantry Illinois Volunteers was mustered into the United States service at Camp Butler, Ill., August 19, 1861, by Capt, T. G. Pitcher, U. S. A., and was commanded by Col. James S. Reardon, and was as¬ signed to the Brigade of Brig. Gen. John A. McClernand. Early in September, it was ordered to Cairo. In October, formed a part of an expedition, under command of Col. R. J Oglesby, to Bloomfield, Mo. In January, 1862, ex¬ pedition into Kentucky, under Brig. Gen. McClernand. February, 1862, regiment was assigned to the Brigade of Col. R. J. Oglesby (Eighth, Eighteenth, Twenty-ninth, Thir¬ tieth and Thirty-first Illinois), and division of Brig. Gen. McClernand. This command was the first to enter Fort Henry, after its evacuation. In the battle of Fort Donelson, the brigade formed the extreme right of the line of investment, meeting the enemy first and fighting them longer than any other portion of the army. Regiiment lost 100 men, killed and wounded, of whom 30 were killed on the field. March 1, 1862, regiment was assigned to Col. L. F. Ross' Brigade, composed of Seven- teenth, Twenty-ninth, Forty-third and Forty-ninth Illi¬ nois Volunteers, and proceeded to Savannah, Tenn. 20th March, proceeded to Pittsburg Lauding. April 1st, Capt. E. M. Ferrell was promoted Lieutenant Colonel, vice Dunlap, resigned. The regiment bore a most honor¬ able part in the battle of .Shiloh, April 6th and 7th, 1862. I With an effective strength of 400 men, it lost 100 killed and wounded.

April 15, 1862, Maj. M. Brayman was promoted Colonel, vice Reardou, resigned. Regiment was constantly en¬ gaged during the siege of Corinth, Lay, 1862. June 6, assigned to brigade of Col. 0. C. Marsh, composed of Eleventh, Twentieth, Twenty-ninth and Forty-fifth Illi¬ nois, and moved to Jackson, Tenn. July 1, 1862, assigned to brigade of Col. M. lv. Lawler, composed of Eighteenth, Twenty-ninth, Thirtieth and Thirty-first Illinois, and, during the month, made frequent incursions into West Tennessee. October 1, sent to re-enforce Gen. Rosecrans, at Corinth. Arriving too late for the battle, formed the advance of the pursuit to Ripley, Miss., and returned to Jackson. September 25, Lieut. Col C. M. Ferrill pro¬ moted Colonel, vice M. Brayman, promoted Brigadier General. Adjt. Loren Kent, promoted Lieutenant Colonel. December 1, regiment proceeded to rear of Gen. Grant's army, at Cold Water, Miss., and, shortly after¬ ward, went into camp at Holly Springs. On 18th, Lieut. Col. Kent, with two companies (D and K), went to Jackson, Tenn., to protect that place. December 20, Col. R.

0. Murphy, of the Eighth Wisconsin Volunteers, surren¬ dered Holly Springs to rebel Gen. Van Dorn, in a most cowardly and disgraceful manner. Eight companies of the regiment w ere paroled and sent to Benton i arracks. The camp and garrison equipage and books and records of the Twenty-ninth were destroyed The eight paroled companies were kept at Benton Barracks until July, 1863, when they were exchanged, and returned to duty. The two remaining companies were assigned to the West¬ ern Navy in February, 1863, where they served with dis¬ tinction during the siege of Vicksburg, losing 1 officer and several men, in running the batteries at Vicksburg and Grand Gulf. October 16, 1863, Lieut. Col. Kent was relieved, at his own request, as Provost Marshal General of the Army of the Teunessee, and assumed command of his regiment, which was assigned to Gen. Logan's Divis¬ ion ot the Seventeenth Army Corps.

October 19, the One Hundred and Thirty-first Illinois Volunteers was consolidated with the Tw-enty-ninth, and Lieut. Col. Kent promoted Colonel, vice Col. Ferrell, resigned. December 1, 1863, moved to Natchez, and re¬ mained on garrison duty.