Grundy County, Illinois - Thk Part of Biography Ix General History, 1914 (part 5 of 11)

As a boy. Lewis F. Hill attended the public school of his native Norway, and. being possessed of energy and ambition, then hired out to a farmer, for whom he worked three years and during this time lost only three days. The next four years were spent in work on the ship wharf, where he learned the trade of a carpenter and builder, and at the age of twenty-two years accompanied his mother, sisters ami brother to the United States, the trip being made on a sailing vessel. Locating first at Chicago, he soon thereafter came to Braceville, 111., where he commenced work as a contractor and builder, and subsequently" started farming on the Scully land in Garfield Township. There he continued until 1SS3, in which year he purchased the property on which he now resides, and where he has made numerous improvements. Mr. Hill has been successful both as a farmer and as a contractor, and in business circles bears a reputation of the highest character, lie has the utmost confidence of his associates, whom years of experience have taught to thoroughly rely on his integrity.

In 1S75 Mr. Hill was married to Miss Carrie' Larsen T.jilli, who was horn in Norway, and thev became the parents of eight children: Lewis; Anna, who died at the age of twentytwo years; Mrs. Serena Torsen ; Mrs. Lena Ryan, and Carrie, Frank, Bertha and John, all residing at home. The familj is connected with the Norwegian Lutheran Church of Garfield Township, of which Mr. Hill has been treasurer for the past twenty years. In political matters a Republican, he has been somewhat prominent in public affairs, serving for twelve years as a member of the school board and as road commissioner for nine years. Whether in public, business or private life, he has shown himself possessed of high ideals of citizenship, and through a career of integrity, industry and public-spirit has won and retained many friends.

HILLIKER, Albion H. - The members of the city council of Morris, or of any large community, have a heavy task to perform, for they must not only secure for the people of their special section those improvements and concessions necessary for proper development, but at the same time conserve the interests of the city as a whole. For this reason, a man who, is returned to his seat in the council upon several occasions, has reason to congratulate himself upon his popularity, and the appreciation his people show him. Such a man is Alderman Albion H. Ilillikor. who is also prominent for his operations in realty and insurance. Mr. Hilliker was horn in Kankakee. 111., January 14. 1s7i>. son of Charles M. and Martha <Shaw) Hilliker.

Having been well educated in the public schools of his native place, Mr. Hilliker grew up well informed and was recognized as a valuable acquisition to Morris when he came to this city, in December. 1S95, to engage with the Morris Sentinel, with which publication he remained until March 1. 1901, when he sold his interests, to invest his money in an insurance and real estate business, buying oaf the firm of Coles Bros. Fntil lOOo. he was in partnership with J. C. l'etteys. hut on April 1 of that year, this association was discontinued. ' and Mr. Hilliker came to his present, location on Liberty street, where he has since continued. Since 1001, he has keen a justice of the peace, and has been alderman of his ward for throe consecutive terms.

On October 2.".. LS09, Mr. Hilliker was marrid to Bertha M. Baurn, daughter of Henry and Elizabeth (Zorrman) Raum. Two children have been born of this marriage: Frederick W. and Henry B. Mr. Hilliker is a Mason, Odd Fel- low and Knight of Pythias, all of Morris, and is popular in all these fraternities. A man of action, he has forced ahead and made a reputation for himself that extends all over Grundy County, where he is universally liked, for lie is one always willing to give to others the square deal he requires for himself.

HITCHCOCK, W-. D., formerly County Clerk of Grundy County, and a prominent resident of Morris, was horn in Champlain, X. Y.. August 1G, 1857, a sou of H. D. Hitchcock. The family came to Morris in 1S57, and here W. D. Hitchcock was educated. His father being elected County Clerk, Mr. Hitchcock became his deputy, and when his father died in 1SS0, the son was elected to fill the unexpired term on the Republican ticket. He joined the Masons a number of years ago.

HNETKOVSEY, Frank. - Coal City has made considerable progress commensurate with the growth of its population and the energetic spirit of its leading husiness men. and one of the improvements which adds to the attractiveness of the city and provides healthy amusement as well, is the new opera house, of which Frank llnotkovsky is stage manager. In addition to this, he is the owner of Tl'o acres of land in Braceville Township. He was born in Bohemia in 1809, a son of Frank and Johanna Hnetkovsky. hut in lss4 came to the dated States, locating at Coal City, where he entered the mines and is still connected with them. An ambitious man. he supplemented his educational training obtained in his native land, with attendance upon the night schools of Coal city, and is now very well informed. Liberal in politics, he believes in electing the man host fitted for the office. For thirteen years he served as a school director in Braceville Township, and for five years was highway commissioner. Having had to work hard himself and practice strict economy in order to get ahead, he can sympathize with the common people and has always exerted his influence in their favor. On January 17. 1S90, Mr. Hnetkovsky married Mis-; Anne Mokovsky. who was horn at Chicago, Juno 2G, ls7i\ They have thirteen children: Anna Rhoback, Joseph. Frank, Mamie, Rosa, James, Agnes, Anton. Louis. Josie, George who are living, and Frankie and George who died in Infancy. Mr. Hnetkovsky belongs to the Foresters," the C. S. P. S.. the C. S. P. C, and the Turners, and is one of the leaders among the Bohemians in Grundy County. His success in life has been earned by hard work and good management and he deserves his present prosperity.

HOFFMAN, Robert F. - Grundy County, 111., is admirably located for the successful prosecution of farming, for the soil is exceedingly fertile, the climatic conditions are almost ideal and transportation facilities are almost unsurpassed. However, although the agriculturist here has these advantages, he cannot compete successfully with others unless he carries on his operations according to modern ideas, and uses improved machinery in his work. That the majority of farmers are progressive here is proven by tlie number of finely developed farms to be found all over the county, a fact that has very materially raised the standard of excellence and placed Grundy County among the leaders in agriculture in Illinois. One of the men who has assisted in bringing about this desirable state of affairs is Robert F. Hoffman, of Saratoga Township, who is meeting with success in both farming and stockraising operations. Mr. Hoffman was horn in Kanawha County, \Y. Ya., November 9, 1^74. and is a son of Robert II. and Virginia (Younger) Hoffman, natives of Mason County. AY. Ya., where both reside.

Robert F. Hoffman came to Wauponsee Township, Grundy County. May 12, 1902. and for three months worked as a farm hand for wages. He then rented the farm of William McKinley, in Saratoga Township, where he spent four years, then going to Kansas lor one year, and subsequently returning to Saratoga Township. where he rented the Smith farm for two years. At the end of that period he located on bis present ICO-acre property, known as the Hoge farm, where he has continued to fellow general farming and to raise Xorman and Belgian horses for the market. He has met with success because of his energy and enterprise, and his well-directed efforts have placed him in the front rank among his fellow-agriculturists. He has a wide acquaintance here, and has gathered many friends about him as a result of his honorable manner of doiim business, and his pleasant personality. His political belief is that of the Republican party, although he has not been an office seeker. Religiously, he is connected with the Methodist Episcopal church.

On December 15, ls;t7. Mr. Hoffman was married to Miss Mary E. Boston, who was horn at Athens. Ohio, of Swiss descent, daughter of W. G. and Louise (Oberholzer) Poston. To this union there have come four children. Cloyd Clifford, born May 21. 1S99 ; Granville Garland, horn September S, 1900; Willard Russell, born November 1.5. 1905. deceased: and Wilfred Waldo, horn September \ 1910.

HOGE, Albert Earl. - A decade or so ago the young men (locked to the cities feeling that there were not enough opportunities on the farm. Now the tide has turned and people are coming to realize that the agriculturalist is the most independent man in the world. With food stuffs soaring it] price, and commission merchants seeking supplies, the farmer can well afford to invest time and money in his work. Some of the most intelligent men of Grundy County, as elsewhere. are appreciating this, and turning from other occupations to cultivate the land. One of the progressive farmers of this county who has returned to the farm is Albert Earl Hoge of Nettle Creek Township, who has the good fortune to be living on the farm which gave him birth on December 14, 1SS0. He is a son of George D. and

- father and operated foj five years. Tiring of farm life, he moved to Morris and for three years conducted a garage, Iml feeling the call of the soil, moved hack to the 200 acre farm on which he was horn, and is now carrying on grain farming with creditable success.

On February is, 1903, Mr. Hoge was married to Ada Luella Peacock, who was born in Erienna Township January 7, 1S79, a daughter of Alexander and Emma (Towslej i Peacock, natives of Canada and New York State, respectively. Mr. and Mrs. Hoge have had children as follows: Gordon Gerald, who was born December 15, 1901: and Chester Deliner, who was horn January 22, 1007. Mr. Hoge is a Methodist. He has served as a School Director and is a very responsible, reliable man and first-class citizen.

HOGE, Albert E., was bom in Nettle Creek Township, Grundy County. February 2, 1*40, a son of William and Rachel (Bowls) Hoge. His father was horn in Fauquier County. Va.. and his mother in Loudoun County, same State. Their marriage took place October 20. 1N20, and they immediately removed to Illinois, coming overland in a carriage and a prairie schooner drawn by horses. They made their home in Nettle Creel; Township and preempted land there that he had previously located. Here they lived at first in a dug-out. but later a spacious log cabin was erected, being one of the very first houses to he built in Grundy County. William Hoge continued adding to his property until he owned over 3.000 aires of Illinois land, both timber and prairie. In 1S43 his wife died and he never married again, his daughter keeping house for him. In 1.S45 he constructed a fine frame house to he used in place of the log cabin, and this residence is still standing. Many of the local offices of public trust were tilled by him, and though he was not a member of any church, he was a sincere, honest, and upright man. In business he was capable and. for those pioneer days when a two days' drive was necessary to reach Chicago, the nearest market, his success was remarkable. He died June 22. ]NS4, and when he was taken from them the community lost an estimable man. To him and his Wife nine children were born : Mary E., born in Virginia, widow of Abraham Holderman of Morris, 111.; Emily E., Mrs. George Bishop, of Chicago; Anna G., widow of Joshua Greeg, of Council Bluffs, Iowa; Joshua, deceased; James R., deceased; Hendly, killed in the Union army at the battle of Franklin. Tenn. ; William, living at Morris; Albert E. : and Alcinda Ik. of Morris, widow of Dr. E. liidgeway.

owns over 1,000 acres in Nettle Creek Township. In is:: I the first schoolhouse in the county was built on his property. This old building i< still standing and. though decaying fast, is an interesting relic of former days. Up to the time when he became twenty. years of age, lie attended school in this building. From that time on he was engaged in active farming and stock raising, to very good advantage. Since 3002 he has not done much actual farm work himself, has rented practically all of his land but keeps a strict, personal supervision over it.

HOGE, Edgar S - The fertile farms of Grundy County bear ample testimony to the progressive spirit and industry of the agriculturalists of this region, and their prosperity has come to them as a result of this recognition on their part of the dignity and importance of farming. One of the representative agriculturalists of this section is Edgar S. Hoge. a general farmer of Nettle Creek Township. lie was born in the township, now his home, January 10, 1S00, a son of Hendley and Virginia (Silcott) Hoge. Mr. Hoge received an ample public school training, finishing it with a course at a business college at Davenport, la., remaining on the home farm until ISO::, when he married, and moved to a farm he owned in Champaign County, 111. Seven years later, he returned to the homestead. While residing in Champaign County, he was Supervisor of Stanton Township from 1S9S to 1000, and after returning to Nettle Creek Township, he was elected, in 1010, to the same otlice here, giving efficient service in both instances. He belongs to the Blue Lodge. A. F. & A. M., No. 532 Seneca, 111., and the Chapter and Commandery of Morris, and is prominent in Masonic circles.

On December 14, 1S93, .Mr. Hoge was united in marriage with Anna Anderson, born in Sweden, December 2<». 1S70. In 1SS5, she came to Morris, with a brother, and there met and married Mr. Hoge. They have the following children : .Mildred. Irene, Hendley, Sybil, Less and Leslie. Mr. Hoge is a Republican, and his ability, keen judgment and conservative action were recognized and he was made a Jus) ice of the Peace, which office he held eight years. In every capacity, he has proven himself a worthy citizen, and his farm testifies to the fact that he is an intelligent business man. as well as a good provider for his family of which he is justly proud.

HOGE, Isaac, who is a member of one of the representative families of Grundy County, has spent his life on the farm on which he yet lives and which he devotes to general agriculture. He was born in Nettle Creek Township, Grundy County, 111.. July 25, 1S50, and is a son of Samuel and Matilda Cllolderman'i Hoge. From Fauquier County. Va., where he was born October 2S, 1S05, Samuel lloge came to Grundy County and settled in Nettle Creek Township in 1S34, and in 1S35 acquired G40 acres of prairie and timber lands called canal lands, lie died March 13, 1881, a man very highly respected all over the county. He married, May 23, 1S39, Matilda Ilolderman, a daughter of Abraham Ilolderman, and she survived unlil February 1-1, 1S9S. Tliey had a large family, live of whom died in infancy. Of those who reached maturity. Hendley, lives at Morris, 111.; Charlotte, now deceased, married William Rcnrdon; Abraham, died during the Civil war; .lane, married John Cunnea, of Chicago; Joshua ami Isaac, twins, both live in Grundy County: George, lives at Morris; Charles, lives in Kendall County; Lina is the wife of David Milligan and lives at Los Gatos, Cal. ; and Landy S.. lives at Morris.

Isaac Hoge attended the district schools and had other educational advantages, llis natural inclination was toward farming and his success as an agriculturist lias brought him comfort and independence. From choice he has remained on the farm, adjacent to tin/ old homestead, finding here everything that any section could offer in the way of agricultural opportunities, and through industry and good judgment he has developed his land to a high degree of remunerative cultivation.

Mr. Jloge was married (first) December 9, 1S74, to Miss Mary R. reacock, horn December 20, 1S54, in Frienna Township, Grundy County, 111., a daughter of James and Mary I Savers) Peacock, who came from New York to Grundy County. To this marriage the following children were horn : Alma, horn April -';;, 1S70, married Charles llynds of Morris, 111., and they have one daughter, Helen, horn January 2s. 190S; Mary, horn November "-'I. 1878, is the wife of John llynds, of Morris, and they have one son, William I.: Margaret, horn August 29, lSSO, is the wife of J. C. Williams, of Chicago, and they have one child. Evelyn; Edna M.. horn April 29, 1882. is the wife of Edwin X. Burnham, of Nettle Creek Township, and they have one son, Edwin: Charles S., horn September 2:!, 18^4, died August 22, 1900; Candy S.. born August 20. 1SSS, died August 16, 1S9G; and Edith. bora April 29, ls^3, died in April. 1SS4. Mr. lloge was married (second) to Miss Laura 10. Waters, who was born in Saratoga Township, Grundy County, February 28, 1803, a daughter of Hiram and Harriet (Kelley) Thayer, natives of Hillsboro, O. They came early to Grundy County and here Mrs. Thayer died September 13, 1879, Mr. Thayer dying at Abilene, Kas.. March 10, 1901. Three children were born to this marriage: Mildred I., born September 5, 1S91 : Mina L., born June 7. 1893, married, October 23, 1913, Arthur II. DeRov. and they now reside in Atkinson, 111.; and Isaac. Jr.. horn July 10, 1S95. In politics Mr. Hoge is a Republican but takes no very deep interest in affairs outside his own - neighborhood, in which he is known to be an upright and useful citizen.

HOGE, Harry S. - The business of farming is one that is very successfully carried on in Saratoga Township. Grundy County, where there are people who love their land and treasure it as a heritage. Such is the case in the present instance, Harry S. Hoge owning eighty acres of the old lloge homestead, to which he has added 100 acres, all of which is cultivated according to the latest methods of modern farming. Harry S. Hoge was born in Saratoga Township, Grundy County. 111., October S. 1870, and is a son of James P.. and Eliza (Hatcher) Hoge.

James B. lloge was the first white child born In Nettle Creek Township, Grundy County, a son of William and Haehel (Bowls) lloge. They were natives of Virginia and come to this section in 1832, buying government land in Nettle Creek Township, where they lived until death. James B. Hoge grew up on his father's farm and married Eliza Hatcher, a daughter of Elijah Hatcher, who had come with his family to Nettle Creek Township from Belmont county, Ohio. After marriage, James B. Hoge and wife settled in Saratoga Township, where he became a grain farmer. His wife died there in 1903 and his death occurred October S, 1903. They had the following children: William, of Grand Haven. Mich.; Fred, of Morris. 111.; Florence, Mrs. Charles I.nuiburg. of Chicago; Minnie, Mrs. Christ Lobe, of Dwight, 111.; and Harry S. Harry S. Hoge attended the public schools near his home and is the only one of his class yet living in this neighborhood. Until May 2, 1893, when he married Miss Mary E. Kaye. he assisted his father but then purchased eighty acres of the homestead, as mentioned above, and carries on farming on this land and also on hi< no acres in Nettle < 'reek Township, additionally raising hogs and feeding cattle for market. His stock operations are important enough to warrant the name he has given his place, the Saratoga stock Farm. Mr. and Mrs. Hoge have four children: Crank T, Walter T., Jessie B. and E. Kaye, all at home.

HOGE, Hendley. - The most substantial men in any community are those who have retired from the activities of an agricultural life, and are now enjoying the fruits of their strenuous labors. Morris is no exception to this rule, and its different townships have sent some of their richest agriculturists to swell the ranks of wellto-do citizens in the county seal. One of these thus representative of our leisure class, is Hendley lloge. He was born in Nettle Creek Township. July 14. 1N40, son of Samuel and Matilda i Ilolderman) Hoge. he born in Virginia in lSOu, and she in Koss County. Ohio, in 1^20. The paternal grandfather was John Hoge, of Virginia, while the maternal grandparents were Abraham and Charlotte Ilolderman. The lloge family came to Grundy County in the early thirties, preempted land, securing valuable timber and prairie sites. The Holdermans settled in Kendall County, and were pioneers of that section. Samuel Hoge married Matilda Holderman, at Morris, and they began housekeeping (tn his farm in Nettle Creek Township. In lime. Samuel lloge became a heavy landowner. He died oil his farm March 1.".. 1SS1. His widow, in bssc, moved to Morris, where she died February 14, 1S9S.

until his marriage, Decemher 1(5, 1804, to Vir- to Morris and since then has lieeu mainly enginia Silcott, born in Adams County, Ohio, gaged in looking after his large property interdaughter of Craven and Elizabeth (Tavener) esfs. Enterprise and good judgment have al- his wife have had two children: Edgar S., on children to Morris. III., and the family has bethe home farm, married Annie Anderson, a na- longed ever since to (his state. Three' sons are men of Grundy County, has large interests of political activity to the duty of casting his vote. an agricultural nature in this and also in other sections, and was horn in Xettle Creek Town- HOGE, Landy S. - The lumber and coal business ship, Grundy County. 111., July °.."i. lSfiO, and is of Morris is heavy, as the city supplies Grundy a son of Samuel and Matilda (Ilolderman) County with the greater quantity of both eom- Hoge. modities used in its consumption, and the hand- Samuel Hoge was horn October 28, 1S0H, in ling of them has been developed into a very Fauquier County, Ya., and in the fall of 1834 valuable interest. One of the men who, for came to Grundy County and settled in Xettle some years, hole his part in the material de- Creek Township. In 1S35 he went to the village velopinent of these kindred lines of cominerof Chicago and there bid in what was called cialism. is Landy S. Hoge, now living retired at the canal lands, the tract including 040 acres Morris. He was horn in Xettle Creek Township, of timber and prairie. In 1S40 he settled on February 2, 1804, son of Samuel and Matilda the farm on which bodied. March LI. 1SS1. On (Ilolderman) Hoge. The father was born in May 23, 1839, he married Matilda Ilolderman, a Virginia, and the mother in Ohio. In 1S33 daughter of Abraham Ilolderman. and they Samuel Hoge came to Grundy County, married started housekeeping in a log cabin that stood here and settled on his farm west of Morris, near Morris, in section ti. range 0, township 33, His wife came here with her parents, Abraham but one year afterward put up a rather preten- Ilolderman and wife, in 183.1. tious frame house on Xettle Creek, the siding Landy S. Hoge grew up on the farm, receiving being of black walnut, the same being sawed his educational training in the public schools, in William Hoge's saw mill from trees cut on the Morris Xormal school and Bryant and Stratthe farm. The following children were horn to tan's Business college, lie lived with his par- Samuel and Matilda Hoge: Hendley, who is ents on the farm until his marriage, which oca resident of Morris. Ilk; Charlotte, who mar- curred in September, 18SS, when he was united ried William Reardon, deceased ; Abraham, who with Margaret McCamhridge, horn in Orundydied during the Civil War; Jane, who is the County, daughter of John anil Maria (Cunnea) wife of John Cunnea. of Chicago; Joshua and .McCamhridge, natives of Ireland. After mar- Isaac, twins, both of whom live in Grundy Conn- riage Mr. Hoge moved to a farm in Xettle Creek ty; George, who is a resident of Morris; Charles. Township, which he owned, and carried on genwho lives in Kendall County: Lina. who mar- oral farming until 1000. when he rented his ried David Milligan. of Los Oatos, Cal.; Landy, property, and moved to Morris, which has since who lives at Morris, 111.; and live who died in continued his home. lie had an interest in a infancy. The mother of the above family died grain elevator at Stockdale for two years, and a February 14. 1S9S. few months after his arrival at Morris bought Joshua Hoge attended the district schools, a one half interest in a lumber and hard coal Lombard University at Galesburg, 111., and Bry- business from a Mi-. Moore, and, witli F. S. Steant and Strattou's Business college. Chicago. At phens, conducted it until January 1. 1913, when the age of twenty-one years he embarked in be sold his interests to Mr. Stephens and is now retired. In politics he is a Republican, and fraternally belongs to the Knights of Pythias, ;it Morris. Mr. and Mrs. Hoge are the parents of three children: Hildegarde, wife of Roseoe Buzzard, and they have one child, Margaret, and now live in Hitter Root Valley, Montana; Zita ; and Eunice, who married Clifford Collins of Morris. Mr. Hoge, a sound, reliable, sensible man, is justly regarded as one of the city's representative citizens.

HOHENSHELL, Daniel (deceased). - Although past seventy-eight years of age, and somewhat retired from agricultural pursuits as an active worker, Daniel Hohenshell still took a keen interest in the affairs of Nettle ('reek Township, Grundy County, 111., and with clear mind and unimpaired intellect superintended the operations on his handsome, well-cultivated property, on which be resided from 1875, until his death, Juue 2, 1913. Mr. HoliensheU's participation in the affairs of his adopted community had been of a nature materially beneficial, and among his fellow-townsmeu he had long been accounted one to whom to look for guidance and leadership in matters of general public importance. He was a native of Pennsylvania, and was born June 21, 1633, a son of George and Charlotte (Chebonda) Hohenshell, who were born in Westmoreland County. Pa.

During the early years of his life, George Hohenshell followed the occupation of a carder. The son of a Revolutionary soldier, he was reared to habits of sturdy honesty and selfreliance, and early gave up carding to engage in the more remunerative occupation of farming. In the fall of 1S54 he turned his face toward the West, and with his wife, his son, Henry, the latter's wife and two children, his son, Daniel and his wife and one child, and eight other children, started overland by ox teams, and alter a journey of one month arrived at Holdennan's Grove, Kendall County, 111. In 1857 George Hohenshell came to Grundy County, where he resided until 1861, and in that year moved to La Salle County, buying a farm near Streator, on which he spent the remainder of his life. After his death the mother removed to Missouri and there she passed away some years later. They were the parents of eleven children, Daniel being the seventh in order of birth.

Daniel Hohenshell obtained his education in the public schools of Pennsylvania, and grew up on his father's farm. In 1S53, between Christinas and New Year, he was married to Miss Catherine Walt/., who was born in Wurttemberg, Germany, in April. 1830, daughter of John and Margaret (March) Waltz, who came to Pennsylvania in 1S44. In the spring of lNr>5 Mr. Hohenshell started farmins on Abe Holderman's farm, in Erienna Township, and eight years later became the owner of another property in the same township, which he cultivated twelve years. In 1875 he came to Nettle Creek Township, and purchased a tract of 1G0 acres, on which there had already been several buildings erected. These structures were afterward rebuilt by Mr. Hohenshell. who also erected other buildings and made numerous improvements of a modern nature. He confined his attention to grain farming and stock raising, and his operations were successful because of his earnest and well directed effort. Modern methods always appealed to him, and innovations were invariably given a trial. As a citizen he was foremost in matters of public interest, and at various times was honored by elections to township oliice, at all times giving evidence of a high regard for the duties and responsibilities of good citizenship.

.Mr. and .Mrs. Hohenshell became the parents of the following children: George, living in Wright County, Iowa; Mary, who married Jerome Miller, of Adair County, Iowa; Franklin and Phyat, of Norman. 111.; Martha J., who married Otis Chapman, of I.a Salle County, 111.; Frederick, of St. Louis, Mo.; Sarah, who is now Mrs. Wilbur Wildey, of Nettle Creek Township; Cora, the widow of Newt Johnson, resided with her father; charlotte, who is Mrs. Henry Torkelson, of Norman Township; Roxey, Mrs. Herberl Wildey, of Nettle Creek Township; Daniel, of Erienna Township, and Laura and Lizzie, twins, resided with their father. The mother of these children died May 2, 1910. There are thirty-eight grandchildren and twenty-four great-grandchildren. Both parents are buried in Evergreen cemetery, Morris, 111.

HOLDERMAN, Abraham, one of the pioneers of Grundy County, was born in Ross County, Ohio, January 22. 1822, a son of Abraham anil Charlotte (O'Neal) Holderman. The family came to what is known as Holdennan's Grove, in the fall of 1831, and there Abraham the younger lived until he was twenty-three years old. At that time he came to Felix Township, Grundy County, but in 1S49, he moved to Erienna Township, locating upon a quarter section of land and developed it into a very valuable property, devoting it to stock- and grain raising, becoming one of the substantial and wealthy men of Grundy County. Ili.i death occurred November 27, 1S67, as the result of an accident. He was thrown from a buggy, and died from the effects of the injuries thus incurred. On May 4. ls47, he married Mary E. Hoge, a daughter of William and Rachel Hoge, and they became the parents of five children ; A. J., Albert II., Martha J., Landy S. and Samuel D. Mr. Holderman was a Republican and served his township as Supervisor.

HOLDERMAN, Samuel (deceased), was a pioneer of Grundy County, who was born at Marion, Ohio, October 9, 1S2<\ hut was brought to Grundy County. 111., in 1S31, by his parents, Holderman's Grove being named in their honor. For many years he was associated with the agricultural interests of Felix Township, but later retired to Morris, where he resided on Fremont street, lie and his sons became largely interested in mining interests in Wyoming and Utah.

In July, 1S."2, Mr. Holdernian married (first) Martha II. Coke, who died in 1S6G, having boon the mother of six children, namely: Charles II., Mary E., Charlotte M., William E., Caroline M. and Orville S. In January, 1S72, he married Mrs. Elizabeth King. In politics he was a Republican.

HOLMES, Edward. - The leading meat market of Braceville, 111., is conducted by Edward Holmes, who lias not alone occupied a prominent place in the business life of the city, but lias also been a leader in public affairs, and is now serving efficiently as a member of the board of commissioners. Mr. Holmes was born in England, in 1S04, and is a son of Charles and Susan i Young) Holmes, both natives of that country. There were eight children in the family.: Charles. Edward. Alfred, Wallace. Lilly, deceased, and Jessie and two died in infancy. The family came to the United states in ls72. and first settled in Braceville, where the father secured employment in the mines as weighmaster, a position which he continued to hold until his death. After coming to America he and his wife had the four children: Wallace, Mrs. Jessie Gleghorn, and the two who died in infancy.

The early education of Edward Holmes was secured in his native place in England, and in Kankakee County, 111., for he accompanied his parents to the United States when about eight years of age, and went to live with his grandparents at Essex, 111., where he attended school during the winter terms and assisted in the work of the farm during the summer months. At the age of eighteen years he returned to Rraceville and secured work in the mines, but after three years turned his attention to the butcher trade, in which he has been engaged to the present time. -Air. Holmes lias been proprietor of his present establishment since lSflG, and through straightforward and honorable methods has built up an excellent trade. He is known as a business man of the strictest integrity, and has the full confidence of his fellow-townsmen. Mi'. Holmes was married in 1S91 to Miss Louisa Rothlisberger, and to this union there have been born two children: William Henry and Edna Louise. Witli his family Mr. Holmes attends the Methodist Episcopal church, and has been liberal in bis support of its charities. He is a Democrat, but inclined to be liberal in county politics, believing it his prerogative to vote for the man he deems best fitted for the office, without regard to party ties. As one of the first of Braceville's city commissioners, he is showing himself possessed of much executive ability and high ideals as to the responsibilities of public service. He is fraternally connected with the Modern Woodmen of America, in which be is advisor, and with the Knights of Pythias.

HOLMES, Joshua C. - There is no better evidence of the prosperity of a community than the success of its building contractors, for when they are kept busy, the city is growing to accommodate increase of wealth on the part of the older residents, and the influx of outside capital. One of the men who certainly belongs to the class referred to above in the city of Morris is Joshua ('. Holmes. wil(, was born in Saratoga Township, this county, April 30, 1SG6, a son of John H. and Rebecca (Winnie) Holmes of Albany County, X. Y. The father was a carpenter who left his native place in 1SG0. for Morris. 111., where he carried on his line of work, being engaged in the construction work on the first bridge across the Illinois River. Finding things in a prosperous condition, he returned for his family, ami coming back with them, located on a farm in Saratoga Township where he lived until his death on April 2.°,. 1910, aged eightytwo years. His widow, born November 20, IS35, survives, making her home at Morris. ' They had the following children: William, who is deceased; Erazier. who is of Chicago; Charles, who is of Morris; Joshua C. : Leonard, who is Of Chicago; Jennie, who is Mrs. William Ashton of Morris; and Noble, who is of Morris.

Joshua C. Holmes went to the neighboring school, and grew up on the homestead amid healthy, normal surroundings, where he remained until his marriage in 1S01. After that event he was employed as a cooper in the oatmeal factory, and also worked as a carpenter during the summers until 1S9S, when he embarked in a general contracting business, and now gives employment to from four to live men in season. On August 16, 1S91. Mr. Holmes was married to Lena Mae Read, born at Genoa, 111., a daughter of Walter Van Buren and Caroline V. (Thompson) Read, natives of Pennsylvania, who came to Illinois, where Mr. Read was a fanner for some years, later goins; to .Missouri, and still later to North Dakota. At present he is living retired at .Morris. Mr. and Mrs. Holmes have two children, Pearl and Zelma. both of whom are at home. Politically Mr. Holmes is a Republican. In fraternal matters he belongs to the Modern Woodmen of America and the odd Fellows, both of Morris. and is popular with his fellow-members for he is a man to command respect.

HOLROYD, Benjamin (deceased). - The late Benjamin Holroyd was one of the best types of honorable manhood Grundy County has ever known. Not only was he successful in a material sense, but he accomplished that which was far more important, for he established a reputation for fair and honorable dealing, and became known far and wide as a man. of high principles. Mr. Holroyd was horn at Hallham Yorkshire. England, where in 1S45; ho married Susie Law. In 1S53 he came to Essex, 111., and worked at any employment that he could secure that was honest. A" little later be sent for his wife and family, and upon their arrival, settled on a farm at Essex, but later moved to a farm at Lisbon. 111. Selling th's property some years later, he bought one in Wauponsee Township, where he resided until his retire- incut, at which time he came to Morris. His first wife died on the farm in Wauponsee Township, in 1S00. By her he had eleven children: Libbie, who is of Morris; Sarah, Mrs. Thomas, who lives with her sister, Libbie; Mary, who is Mrs. Thomas Thirl by ; Annie, who is Mrs. Joshua H. Collins, of Morris; Phoebe, who was Mrs. Philip Collins; William, who is of Marshaltown, Iowa; Martha, who is Mrs. Dawson, of Morris; Alice, who is Mrs. Oscar Collins, of Morris; and Prank P.., who is of Waupousee Township. The second wife of Mr. Holroyd was a Mrs. Schofield, who died in lsOS. On May ?,, 1899, Mr. Holroyd married Ann. widow of George A. Aeton, there being no issue to tins marriage. George A. Acton was horn in Nottingham, England, as was Mrs. Holroyd, and he came to Morris in 1S53. By his first marriage. Mr. Aeton had two children: Martha, who is Mrs. John Myers of Red Bluff, Cal. ; and George, who is of Tucson, Ariz. Mrs. Holroyd never had anv children.

On .May 11.' 1!><H. Mr. and Mrs. Holroyd left Morris for a trip to England, lauding on May ,"'.1 at Liverpool, where they visited with a sister. .Mrs. John Lister, ami there Mi'. Holroyd died June -'!. 1001. his remains being interred in the family burial ground there. Mrs. Holroyd returned to Morris where she si ill resides with her adopted daughter. Mrs. Harry Gipes. Mrs. Holroyd is a lady of considerable means, owning ten good residences in Morris which she rents, in addition to her own home. Mr, Holroyd was a Baptist and a man of high standing in his church as well as in the community.

HOPKINS, William T. (deceased). -One of the early attorneys of Grundy County was William T. Hopkins of Morris, horn in Maine. October 5, 1810, a son of David Hopkins. Mr. Hopkins was educated in his native State, and there studied law. He was admitted to the bar at Morris, 111., in 1S50, and began practicing immediately thereafter. In the period embraced between 1853 and 1S55, he was also interested in a mercantile venture at the County Seat. A man of prominence he was Superintendent of Public Instruction for one term; was Judge of the Grundy County Court for one term ; served in the State Legislature for two years; and had the distinction of being one of the Presidential Electors in 1S04 who cast the vote of Illinois for Abraham Lincoln. In 1SG5 and 1S66, he was a general agent of the Internal Revenue Department of the United States, and in 1SG3- G4-G5 he was president of the Sanitary and Christian Commission for this district. In addition he served a three-months term in the army during the Civil War. In 1840, Mr. Hopkins married Clara II. Present t. A Mason, he was Master of his lodge in 1SS2. In politics a Republican, lie remained steadfast to his party, and was very proud of the fact that he and Mr. Lincoln were warm, personal friends. Both he and his wife were Baptists.

HORRIE, James, a pioneer of Morris, came to this city in 1848 and became a carriage manufacturer. He was born in the Orkney Islands, Scotland, September 27, 1827, and learned there the trade of a blacksmith. On August 20, 1850, he married Catherine Anderson of Scotland and they had eight children, namely; .lane, .lames A., Robert O, Joseph W., Catherine A.. William J., John C, and Minnie. Mr. I Ionic was a Republican, and served as Alderman for one year. He and his wife were members of the Presbyterian Church.

HOUSKEN, John - It is remarkable what success many foreign-born citizens of the L'nited States attain when they find opportunities to follow their natural inclinations. There are no better farmers the world over than the men who have come here from alien shores, possessed with the earnest hope of securing land upon which to make a home for themselves and those who will come after them. Grundy County is fortunate in having so many of these sturdy, reliable men in its midst, and one who has made good use of his opportunities to his own benefit and the general advancement of his community, is John llousken of .Nettle (reek Township.

John llousken was born at Stavanger. Norway. August 1NS5. His mother died in 11)10 in the old home, hut the father still lives then'. In 1003 John llousken, who had grown up in his native place and attended the public schools, left Norway for the l'nited States. Coming to Morris. 111., be found employment among the farmers in neighboring townships, and in 100S began farming ICO acres of land in Nettle Creek Township. Of this property 133 acres are under cultivation, and the balance is in pasture land and timber. Mr. llousken is specializing in grain farming and has been very successful in his work, fur he is earnest and painstaking and knows how to make his efforts count for something. On February -'!, 1000, he was united in marriage with 1011a Olson, horn in Erieuna Township, this county, January 18, 1SS9, a daughter of Theodore and Bertha (Thorson) Olson of Stavanger Norway. Mr. Olson died in April. 1010. but his widow survives him and makes her home at Morris. Mr. and Mrs. llousken have two children: Teressa Bernice, horn June 17. 1010, and Erwin J., horn November 17. -1012. Mr. llousken is a member of the Norwegian Lutheran Church. In politics he is a Republican.

HOWARD, Patrick H, one of the substantial and aggressive agriculturists of Felix Township, owns and operates 100 acres of tine farming land on Section 2S. He was horn in Boston. Mass.. November 15, 1850, a son of Patrick and Katherine (Daly) Howard. The parents were natives of County Cork. Ireland, who came to Boston in youth. The father was but eighteen years old 'when he landed in that city where he worked as a laborer. He lived in Lisbon, in Kendall County, at the old Stage Tavern, for some years in boyhood days. In lS3(i he came cured this position, Mr. Howe worked as a to Monis where lie obtained employment on marine engineer on the Great Lakes, the lllithe railroads and the Michigan Caual, thus con- nois River and the Mississippi River, thirteen tinuing until 1853, when he bought hi-' first years in all. Not satisfied with his progress, land which was located in Felix Township. He however, he entered into boiler making at Morreniained on the farm until his death which ris. and lor a number of years did a very big occurred in 1.893, his remains being interred business in this line as well as in repair work. in Mt. Carmel cemetery of Morris. 111. The Seeing a line opening that lie could take admother died in 1898 and rests by the side of vantage of in brick construction work and Conner husband. The parents had nine children. crete, he branched out and now takes large confour of whom are liviiiir : Jeremiah, who is tracts for all classes of buildings in his line, living in Will County. III.; Catherine Malady. specializing on architectural concrete. His ofand John and 1'atrick II. rice is conveniently located at Xo. COO West ave-

Patrick II. Howard was one year old when nue, Morris, where he also resides. He has he was brought to Grundy County and crew the distinction of being the only contractor able to manhood in this vicinity. Owing to the lack to turn out artistic concrete work in this localof school facilities in his boyhood days, bis edit- ity. On July :;, 1s7.">, Mr. Howe was married to cational training was limited, but he made the Anna Cryer. born in England, daughter of lienmost of his opportunities. I'ntil he was thirty- jamin and Hannah (Rriarley) Cryer, who came four years old. he remained with his parents. to the United States at an early day. the father and then began farming for himself in Goose being a coal miner. Mr. and Mrs. Howe have Lake Township. In 1895, he inherited his pres- the following family: Milo and Robert, both of cut farm, and lias made many improvements whom reside at Morris: Annie, widow of W'iluiion ii. having now a valuable property. liam Youngren, who lives with her father;

On September 28, In^T. Mr. Howard was mar- Emma, Mrs. Frank Sanford, who lives at Morried to Mary Lyons, who was born in Grundy ris: Benjamin, who is of Bureau, 111.; and Lena

Randina of Felix Township; and John !-'., Es- died in June. 1871. Mr. Howe had one daughtella I'.. Gertrude E., Lydia M.. and Charles 1'. ter : Laura, now Mrs. Xoah Delay.

Coal City. Politically he is an independent al- rational advantages, he created them for himthough he leans towards Democratic doctrines. self, studying at night school, and taking ad-

At present he is serving as highway commis- vantages of every opportunity when it was ofsioner of Felix Township and as a school di- fered. As a result he has steadily risen until

HOWE, Milo E., is an excellent example of the whom have honorably earned their present prosself-made man. one who lias developed his nat- perity by years of earnest and steady work. One ural talents and increased his earning capacity of these representative men of Grundy County, by night study. Mr. Howe is now one of the who is serving as a Rural Route mail carrier. leading cement contractors of Morris, specializ- is Eber F. Hume, who was born in Wauponsoe ing in architectural work in this line He was Township. January 12. 1802, a son of Hampden horn in Ashtabula County. Ohio. October 18, and Rosetta illulse) Hume, natives of Ohio. 1S50, son of Almiran ami Ziprah (Peck) Howe, They came to Wauponsee Township in the early natives of Vermont and Lou- Island. X. V.. re- forties from New York State, where Hampden spectively. The father went to New Lyme. Hume had previously lived for some years, and Ohio, with his parents at an early day. and he still makes his home in that township, living there married and settled, being a machinist upon his farm of 300 acres. The children- of and blacksmith. In 1850 he came to Kankakee this couple were: Edward, who lives at Piano, City. Ilk. ami bought a soldier's claim of 1C0 HI.; Eber F. : Nettie, who accidentally died in acres of land, which he operated until his death, a fire when three years old: Frederick, who in September, 1858, his widow surviving him lives at Leon. Iowa: Albert, who lives'in Wauuntil 1899, when she passed away in Kankakee ponsee Township; Hampden, who lives in the City, in the meanwhile having married a second same township; and Altha. who is Mrs. Charles time. Moon, of Wauponsee Township.

1904, when he moved to Morris, where he built his modern residence and Ins since occupied it. lie owns two properties in Morris, and owns 100 acres, and his wife ICO acres in Grundy County.

On January 7o, 1SS7, Mr. Hume married Nettie M. Cook, lxnii at Morris, a daughter of David and Jane (Claypool) Cook, natives of - Pennsylvania and Wauponsee Township, respectively. Mr. ami Mrs. Hume are the parents of three children: Jennie Cook, and Etta Mae. both of whom are living, and Millard Eber, who died at the age of three and one-half years. Mr. Hume is a Presbyterian. His fraternal affiliations are with the Masons in which he is a Knight Templar, and with the .Modern Woodmen of America, both of Morris. For two years he served as collector of Wauponsee Township, being elected on the Republican ticket, and was as conscientious in the performance of his public duties as h" was efficient as a farmer, winning for himself many warm personal friends.

HUSTON, William. - Among the successful farmers of Grundy County may be mentioned William Huston, who has spent most of his life within its limits and is now living retired in Joliet, 111. He was born in New York City. July 4, 1S50, son of Robert and Elizabeth (Shaw) Huston, the former a native of Liverpool, England, and the latter of Scottish descent. Robert Huston came to America at the age of seventeen, settling in Xew York City, where he was engaged as a weaver. After retiring from active business, lie removed to Gardner, 111., where he lived until his death, which occurred in 1S91. His nine children were: Elizabeths deceased; John; who was killed in the Civil War in 1S64; Anna La Cone Hartley, who was twice married and is now deceased ; Robert, who served throughout the Civil War, now deceased; Thomas, who served in Company I of the Fifty-eighth Illinois Infantry during the entire Civil War. and died in 1900; Mary Edmunds; William ; Ellen Hamilton and Martha Allison, all having been born in Xew York City except Ellen and Martha who were born in Braceville Township. Gruudy County.

William Huston, who came to this country with ins parents in 1S51, now resides at '211 Hunter avenue. Joliet. He attended the district schools of Gruudy County, and remained with his father for twenty-four years. In 1.^74 Mr. Huston was married to Elizabeth Miller, a native of Ireland, they having met in Gardner, Hi. Seven children have blessed this union: Mabell 1'owell; Ann Glasgow; Robert, who married Anne Burglen ; Russell. wlh> married Rose Powell, is now managing his father's farm; Chester, who is a student at Joliet, 111.; William, who died at the age of fourteen years: and Irene, who died in infancy. Mr. Huston is a member of the Baptist Church, of which his fattier was an active member and assisted in the building of two churches in Gardner.

was also road commissioner several times. lie is a large land holder of Braceville Township, being the owner of 160 acres. Progressive and energetic, he always has a deep interest in ins community's welfare and advancement, and is highly respected by all who know him.

HUTCHINGS, Joseph (deceased). - Among the early agriculturists and well known citizens - of Grundy County was the late Joseph Hutchings, who for more than half a century was a potent factor in the development and upbuilding of this part of the State, lie dated his residence her,, from lSoo and continued to make this locality bis home until his death, which occurred on his farm in Vienna Township, June 2s. 1907. Mr. Hutchings was born at Roxby, England, in October, 1S27. and as a young man emigrated to the United states, settling at Buffalo. X. Y. There he was married to Miss Bridget Clarke. November 4, is.Vt, she being a native of County Sligo. Ireland, where she had been born December 2.3, Is:;:;, and who had come to the United States as a girl of sixteen years.

After their marriage, .Mr. and Mrs. Hutchings came t<> Norma n Township. Grundy Comity. 111., where for a I'vw months he worked as a laborer at a monthly wage. He was not one to be satisfied to nurk long for others, however, and after a short time gathered together his little capital and began operations on his own account, renting land for ahoul six years, and then buying eighty acres in Vienna' Township from Aanm Harford. To this original purchase lie added from time to time as the years passed, made numerous improvements, erected substantial buildings and in various ways added to the value of his land, and at the time of his death was the owner of 100 acres of some of the best soil in the county, lie devoted the greater part of his attention to grain farming and stock raising, and his ventures proved successful because of his continued and well-directed effort, his absolute reliability and bis strict adherence to rules of integrity and personal honor. His friends were numerous, drawn about him by the many excellen ies of his mind and heart, and when he passed away there were many to mourn his loss. He was a faithful member of the Catholic church, and gave bis political allegiance to the Democratic party. Since his death, his widow has resided on the old homestead. lake her husband, she lias a wide acquaintance, in which she numbers many admiring and appreciative friends.

The children born to Mr. and Mrs. Hutchings were as follows: Francis M., who died in 1906. married Nellie Higgins, and had seven children: Joseph M.. Arthur, Margaret, who married Dan Crowley and they have one daughter, Elinor M.. Florence, Marcella, Paul and Fred : Mary, who married Michael Casben. of Vienna Township, and has four children. Margaret, Francis, John and Emmet; John, of Morris. III., who married May Anderson, and has three children, Margaret, Thelma

HUTCHINGS, Thomas. - Not all of the satisfied residents of Grundy County were horn within its confines for many are proud to claim other countries as their native land. One of the men who was horn outside the United states, hut has lived in Grundy County many years and developed into one of its most prosperous agriculturists, is Thomas Hutchings. lie was horn at Quebec, Canada. July 22, 1841. a son of George and Susan (Peacock) Hutchings, he horn in Suimnersetshire, England, ami she in Scotland, and married at Montreal. Until 1SC0 the father was engaged in farming in Canada. but in that year came to Morris. ML. where he bought land and lived upon it until death claimed him. lie and his wife had fourteen children. Thomas being the ninth in order of birth. -

Thomas Hutchings attended the common schools of Canada, and resided with his parents until his marriage, at which time he bought 153 acres of land on Section 30, Saratoga Township. This was an improved property, hut lie has made it still more valuable and carries on grain farming ami gardening. On October 11. 1SC6, Mr. Hutchings married Helen Winn, born in Ireland, a daughter of J. Delocrey Winn. Mr. and Mrs. Hutchings have had the following children: Thomas Henry, who is deceased: William 11., who is of Chicago; Edward A., who is of Aux Salle Township; Mary V... who is Mrs. Leslie Caisley. of Morris; ami George S.. who conducts the home farm. He married Anna Weber and they have five children : Harry, Leroy, William. Amy and Orville. Mr. Hutchings is a Presbyterian. He has served as assessor of the township, as well as road commissioner, being elected on the Republican ticket. A man of careful habits, and conscientious principles, lie has firmly established himself in the confidence of his neighborhood.

HUTCHISON, James C - Although the automobile has in part taken the place of the horse, lovers of that animal are anxious to secure fine specimens bred from blooded stock so that the business of raising and handling them is still a very profitable and important one. James C. Hutchison, of Morris, is one of the men who recognizes the above facts, and is profiting from this appreciation. He was born at Quebec. Canada, June 22, 1S64, a son of Thomas and Jane (Whital) Hutchison, natives of Ireland and Canada, respectively. Early in the sixties, Thomas Hutchison came to Canada, where he married and settled on a farm, dying in PI04. His widow survives, making her home on this same property.

James C. Hutchison attended the common schools of his native place, and remained at home until attaining his majority, at which time he came to Grundy County, hut after a summer here, traveled throughout the northwest for four years. Having gained a fair comprehension of conditions lie returned to Grundy County, and established himself in a milk business at Morris. At first he bought his milk, but in .lime, lvsj, rented Die Goold farm of 21 1 acres, and had his own cows, and delivered the milk from them. In 1010, he sold his milk route, ami has since devoted himself to farming and specializing on raising Percheron horses of registered stock. He keeps one stallion, and raises from five to six horses per year. In addition he carries on quite an extensive business in buying and selling horses.

In June, LSSo, Mr. Hutchison married Barbara Cavers, horn in Quebec, Canada, a daughter of James and Euphemia (Smith) Cavers, horn in Scotland. They came lo Canada and lived there until their death, he passing away in Isiis, and she in January, 1012. The latter attained to the advanced age of ninety-one years. Mr. and Mrs. Hutchison have had the following children: James \\\, who is of Alberta, Canada; Jennie, who is Mrs. Russel Washburn of Morris; and Lilly May, who is at home. Mrs. Hutchison is a Presbyterian in religious faith. Mr. Hutchison is a Republican, hut has never sought office. He belongs to the Knights of Pythias and the (Hid Fellows, and is one of the representative men of these orders, as well as in his neighborhood where he is universally esteemed.

HUTTON, William, sub-district president of the Wilmington fields of the United .Aline Workers of America, has held his present important office for the past live years and is widely known among miners throughout Grundy County. Coming of a family whose members have always followed mining, his entire career has been spent therein and has been marked by constant advancement in his chosen vocation. Mr. Hutton is a native of Scotland, where he was horn in 1S74, a son of Andrew and Martha (Moore) Hutton. Andrew Ilutton was born in Scotland and there grew up to he a miner. He was there married to .Martha Moore, who was horn in Ireland and was taken by her parents to Scotland as a child, and they became the parents of six children, of whom four died in Scotland. After their death, deciding to try his fortune in America. Mr. Hutton brought his wife and two remaining children, John and William, to this country, and located in the coal fields of Pennsylvania. The family came to Illinois in 1SSG and located at Coal City, and here Andrew Hutton spent the remainder of his active career as a worker in the mines, becoming known as a reliable and substantial citizen. Both he and his wife are now deceased, and are buried in the P.raceville Cemetery.

William Hutton was given ordinary educational advantages, but was ambitions and industrious and made the most of his opportunities. Brought up as a miner, he early encased at that vocation, ami won promotion through his close application and faithful performance of duty. He was elected to his present office in 190S, and since that time lias been con- in 1!,07. and he is buried in the Mazon eeme seientious in his can' of his duties. He has tery, while his widow still survives and makes been associated with important cases in confer- her residence on the old homestead. They were rin- with miners and operators, and his judg- the parents of live children, as follows: Charles, ineiit, foresight and ability as an arbitrator have Freddie. Vernon. George and Lizzie, all of whom' brought him to the forefront in his calling. Since died in infancy; Mrs. Sadie Clark. Elmer Buraccepting his present ollice he has been a resi- nette, and Wilbur V. Sadie (Isham) Clark dent of Carbon Hill, ami has done much to was given a good education, and after her forward the interests of this place. graduation from the .Morris Normal school was Mr. Hutton was married in 1000 to Miss engaged in teaching music- in Mazon. where she Elizabeth .Jackson, of Clark City. Ilk, and they was very popular. Iler husband, who was enhave had seven children: Andrew. Joseph, Mar- gaged in grain dealing in Mazon for live years, tha, I sn belle, Elizabeth, Alvin and Albert, the is now in the automobile business in Chicago! last-named being deceased. Mrs. Huttou is a where for four years he was a member of the member of the Methodist Church. Mr. Hutton Board of Trade. They have two children, nameis a Republican in politics, and has served one ly : Marguerite and Lucille, term as a member of the board of School Wilbur V. Isham was horn in lsyi in Mazon Trustees. Fraternally he is connected with the Township, was reared on the home farm, and Knighte of I'ythias. Mr. and Mrs. Hutton secured his education in the district schools reside in their modern home in Carbon Hil1, and the Slate Normal school. Subsequently lie and have numerous warm friends in this attended the University of Chicago for one year community. and the Chicago Business college for six months, and after graduating from the latter became HYDE, Ebcnezer (deceased), formerly a mer- a bookkeeper in the Illinois metropolis. In chant of Morris, was born in Berkshire County, 1012 he returned to Mazon and became a mem- Mass., February 21. 1S11, and in lsijo, he came her of the firm of Economy Implement and to Morris where lie embarked in the lumber Hardware Company, in partnership with II. business. Ho bought a farm ten mile- south I'reston and E. s. Strong. Mr. Isham has vaof Morris, and was a man of independent for- rious large interests, being engaged in Hie real tune. For a number of years lie resided on the estate business and also having the Mazon corner of Main and Calhoun streets, Morris. agency for the Krit automobile, while he is Mr. Hyde was a Republican in bis political known as one of the best auctioneers in Grundy views. County, and an excellent business man generally. He owns J 2ri acres of land included in IRONS, Salem, one of the early settlers of the Isham estate, has disposed of thousands of Mazon Township, was horn in Massachusetts, acres of Texas land, and has sold inon auto- October is, 1S23, and came to Mazon Township, mobiles than any other dealer in this locality. Grundy County, in 1SH4. Here he bought U"> He is a Democrat in his political view> and acres of land and became a successful agri- has served as assessor of Mazon Township, as culturalist of this locality. He married liar- collector thereof and as a member of the town 1-iet Yaw and they bad three children, namely : board for four years. In ISO.j Mr. Isham was Henry A., Maria, ami Clara I. married to Eydia R. Jones, and they have one child, Eeita. who is attending school. ISHAM, Elmer Burnette - There is something Elmer Burnette Isham was reared on the exceedingly attractive in the voluntary retire- home farm, and attended the district schools moot of a man who. for a number of rears, has and the Morris Normal school. Reared to agtaken an active part in the agricultural ad- ricultural pursuits, he followed tanning on the vancement of his community, lie leaves active home place until 1007, in winch year he relife in the fullness of his strength, exchanging tired from active lite to give his whole atthe scenes of agricultural toil for the quiet that tention to the management of the estate. I'rnoomes as a reward to those win, have spent gressive in all matters. Mr. Isham gave Ins their early years in industrious labor. In this support to the new Progressive party in 1011, category 'stands Elmer Burnette Isham. of assisting in the birth of that organization. V\ ith Mazon, lib. but it must not be supposed that his family, he attends the Methodist Church he has entirely put behind him the useful ac- On November 22. 1S92, Mr. Isham was married tivities of life, for his is a nature energetic 1<> Miss Mary Allen, who was horn m Decatur, and progressive to a degree, and in bis man- 111- and they have two children: Jeauette and agement of the Isham estate he finds an excel- Eucille, both of whom are attending the Mazon lent field- for the display of his abilities. Mr. High school. Isham was horn in Mazon Township, in ISO", farm, residing u|k»i il until he sold it and bought 120 acres in the center of Mazon Township. Later on, he retired and made his home thereafter in tlic village of Mazon where he died October S, 1S77. On September 9. 1S22, he married Eliza Stanford, and they had the following children: Cornelia, Albert. Edward. Michael. Zachariah, Lydia, Weltha, .Tehiel, Clarinda.

ISHAM, Michael, formerly a merchant of Mazon. was born at Chittenden, XL. June 7. 1829, a sen of Gersham and Annie Ishani. The family came to Mazon Township, Grundy County in 1S44, and there Michael Ishani became the owner of eighty acres of land. After operating it for some years, he located in the village of Mazon and embarked in a mercantile business. On March -1. lSof>, he married Ellen Jenkins's, and they had six children, namely: Rosa, who married George W. Clow: Alice J., who married Frank Myers: Nellie A'., who married John Wilkinson; Alinyra ; Laura M. ; and Katie V.

ISHAM, Zachariah, a son of Gersham Ishani. and formerly an agriculturalist of Mazon Township, was born in Vermont, February 11, 1N31. Coining to Grundy County in 1S44, when the family migration occurred. Zachariah Ishani grew np iu Ibis neighborhood, and became the owner of 2-10 acres of land in Mazon Township. On November 30, 1.S54. he married Susan S. Viner of Mazon Township and they had eighl children.

JACKSON, John W. - Among the prosperous agriculturalists of Grundy County, who have achieved more than ordinary success, is John W. Jackson of Wauponsee Township, who i< cultivating his father's old homestead which he now owns. He was born in Mazon Township. Grundy County, September 13, 1KH9, a son of William and Amelia (Lane) Jackson, natives of England and Canada, respectively. The father came to Grundy County in young manhood, where he married. Since 1S97. he has lived in Morris retired from active life. The children born to him and his wife were: George, who died in infancy: John W. ; Charles, who died in childhood: Walter, who lives in Wau]>onsee Township: Fred, who lives at Holland, Mich.; and a daughter who died in infancy.

John W. Jackson attended the district schools, and lived with his parents until his marriage, when he assumed the responsibilities of the farm. He now cultivates 120 acres, devoting a portion to grain, and the remainder to pasturage and hay, raising Duroc-Jersey hogs, cattle, and Belgian horses. His success has been steady. for he understands his work- thoroughly, lie owns stock in the Farmers Elevator Company at Mazon. also in the Independent Harvester Company of Piano. 111.

On December 22. 1S97, by Rev. Lovejoy. of Morris, Ilk, Mr. Jackson was married to Lillie E. Bridel, who was born August 11. 1S7G, in Maine Township, daughter of William D. and Caroline R. (Towns) Bridel, natives of England and Grundy County, respectively. The maternal grandparents, Aaron and Mary Towns, were born in Canada, lint died in Grundy County. Mr. and Mis. Jackson became the parents of children as follows: Ethel A., born April (.i 1S99; Maude A., bom April G, 1901; Reva I'., burn September 21), 1902; John William, born February 4, 1905; and Fredie, who was born April 20, 190S, died August 2'.>, 190S, and was buried in the Sample cemetery. Mr. Jackson is a member of the White Cross order, and both he and wife belong to the Sulphur Spring Arbor of Gleaners. They belong to the Methodist Church. In politics he has always been a Republican, bin has not sought office, preferring to devote his energies to bis private affairs. lie is a man who stands high in his community, and is worthy of all esteem.

JAC0BS0N, Benjamin, senior member of the reliable linn of Jacobson & Condon, manufacturers of and dealers in drain tile and brick, is one of the enterprising business men of Mazon, whose connection with his concern adds to its standing in the commercial world. The plant comprises three kilns and the output is large enough to justify the employment of fourteen workmen. Mr. Jacobson was born at Lisbon. Ilk, a son of Eric Jacobson a native of Norway, who came to the United States in 1S71, locating at Lisbon, 111., where he is a merchant. lie and bis wife have bad the following family: Benjamin, who was born in 1S73 ; Kmma Birkland; Fell Condon: and Crank, who lives in Montana.

In 1910, Benjamin Jacobson married Emma Reinlasoder, horn in Good Farm Township. The Gorman Lutheran Church holds his membership and benefits by bis generosity, for he believes in encouraging religious work. Politically he is a Republican, hut like bis partner, he has bad no time for public life.

Both partners are energetic, thorouglhy abreast of the times in their undertaking, and capable of meeting the demands made upon them. As their plant is now working at its full capacity, it looks as though the firm would have to enlarge in the near future. Their success has come through .he excellence of their product and their honorable business methods, and those who know them predict continued prosperity and increasing sales for them in the future.

JAMES, Moses. - The self-made man wins approval from his associates, especially when he proves in his everyday life that he has developed his talents and made a success of his endeavors. It is difficult for the present generation to appreciate how difficult it used to be for a boy. especially in the rural districts, to obtain the requisite amount of schooling, for today the magnificent public school system provides ample opportunity for all. Moses James appreciates the advantages given the children of these times, and realizes just how much harder his life work was because he lacked them. Mr. James was bom in Hamilton, Ohio, May 2.

1KV-'>. When still u lad in 1S42, he came with bis mother to Kendall County from Indiana. where he remained until 1M7. In that year, he left Kendall County for Wauponsee Township, Grundy County, where he spent a year working for a brother. In 184s. he came to Norman Township and for a short time worked for this same brother, and then became his partner, the two buying land and operating it together. In 18fi2, they divided the property, Moses James receiving ill 1 acres as his share, which land is now included in his homestead. This property was unimproved and thirty-five acres was under heavy timber. Since 1S02, Mr. James has developed this farm in a remarkable degree, and erected all of the buildings which are modern in character. In the spring of l!iO.->>. feeling that he deserved a rest, he retired, ami now rents his farm to his grandson. Edwin Reeves.

On October 5, is<i2. Mr. James was married to .Martha 1'yatt, horn in Kendall County, 111.. daughter of John and Cynthia (Misner) Pyatt. natives of Ohio and Indiana, who were early settler of Kendall County. Later they moved to Grundy County, and subsequently went to Bates County. Mo., but returned to Grundy County in 1SG1. There Mr. Pyatt died in August. 1SG1. his widow surviving him until 1^74, Mr. and Mrs. James had one daugter. Eveline, who married I >. A. Reeves, and died October 2, lsss. She had three sous: George 1., who lives at Salt Lake City. Utah, married I. O. Wells, no issue; Edwin, who conducts his grandfather's farm, married Eeda Edna Winsor, daughter of John and Sarah Winsor. and they have four children: Edna Adeline. Glenn, Lois and Ruth 1!., and Alfred .lames, youngest son of Eveline, who lives at Moline, III., married Anna Opernmn. Mrs. James is a consistent member of the Methodist Church, and is an active worker in it. Politically Mr. .lames is a Republican. His succe<s is all the more remarkable as he never attended school for more than forty days all told, so that what he knows he taught himself.

JAMES, Moses Freemont. - The agricultural activities of Grundy County have assumed large proportions owing to the energy and foresight of the farmers of this locality, so that the State looks to the people here for heavy supplies of food. Among those who have aided in bringing about this desirable condition, and are now engaged in maintaining this prestige is Moses Freemont James of Norman Township. Mr. James was born in Xorman Township. October 27, 1S56, son of Elisha 1'.. and Margaret (Pyatt) James, the former of whom was horn in Hamilton County. O. In 1S42, he crossed the country to Kendall County, 111., driving a team of oxen. Until IS 17, he remained in that county, but in that year came to Xorman Township, Grundy County, and with his brother, Moses James, began farming. In 1SG1, they divided their land, and Elisha B. James received 320 acres as his share, continuing to operate his farm until his retirement in 1S01. devoting it to general farming and stock raising. The death of this excellent man occurred January 11'. 1900, his wife having passed away February 2G, 1S63, having been horn April Id. 1K24, while her husband was born November ]!-. 1S24. The children born to Elisha B. James and wife were: John Wesley, wdio died in the service of the Union army in 1SG5; Emily E., who is Mrs. W. II. Benson of Xorman Township; Sarah F.. who is Mrs. Jiles Whitteu, widow of Jiles Whitteu of Norman Township; Moses Freemont; Frank M.. who died in the spring of 1012 at Beattie, Marshall County. Kan. ; and Mary Alice. Mrs. Charles Flanders, t who died at liarvey, 11!.

Moses Freemont James lived with his parents until he attained his majority, when he commenced operating the farm for his father. Mi-. James" educational training was limited to the local schools, although he is a well informed man. having supplemented his schooling with close observation. In 1SS3, lie went to a farm in Livingston County, 111., owned by his father, and remained there until 1S91, when he came hack to the homestead. This his father deeded to him, ami in addition to it. he bought eighty acres additional, which adjoins his farm on the north. Having devoted his energies and ability to general farming and stock raising, he has become an authority upon agricultural matters, and stands very high in his community both as a farmer and business man.

In March, ISSij, Mr. James was married ( first t to Jennie Weiriek, horn in Pennsylvania, a daughter of John and Sarah A. Weiriek of Pennsylvania. Mr. and Mrs. James became the parents of a daughter, Anna May, who is now Mrs. G. A. Median of Xorman Township. Mrs. James died on June 1. 1S93. On April V>, 1S95, Mr. James was married (second) to Mrs. Ida (Miner) Green, widow of George Green, and daughter id' John A. and Caroline (Rice) Miner. Mrs. James was born in Dearborn County. Ind.. while her parents were natives of Sullivan County, N. Y. By her first marriage, Mrs. James had a son, - Fred Green, who is now of Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. James have had two children: Emily Margaret and Russell Freemont, both of whom are at home. Mrs. James is a Methodist, and active in the work of her church. Mr. James has served as a School Director and Assessor one term, was Road Commissioner for six years, and Supervisor for three years, being elected to all these oftices on the Republican ticket. Fraternally, he belongs to the Odd Fellows, Star Lodge Xo. 75, and the Modern Woodmen of America of Wauponsee Township. Both Mr. and Mrs. James are very popular in their neighborhood, where their many excellent characteristics are known and appreciated.

JERBI, Hector, who holds prestige among Grundy County business men as proprietor of the leading general merchandise store of East Brooklyn. 111., is still a young man, but has already won a measure <>!' success in commercial circles that many have not attained even after a lifetime of business effort. He was horn in Northern Italy. December 20. 1SS1, and is a son of Joseph and Johanna (Rivara) Jerbi.

Joseph Jerbi was a coal miner by occupation and emigrated to the 1'nited Slates in 1SS1, locating at Braidwood. 111., where he secured employment with the Chicago, Wilmington and Vermilion Coal Company, and continued in the employ of this concern for eight years. In the meantime, through thrift, economy and tireless industry, he succeeded in accumulating a sullicient amount of money to send for his wife and two sons, who joined him in 1SS0 at Clark City. 111., to which city he had removed. The family consisted of the father and mother and three sons, the latter being: John and Hector, born in Italy, who accompanied their mother to America in 1Vv'.i: and James, born in this country. The father was killed March 11, 1014, by being kicked by a horse belonging t<> his sun. and the mother died March 10. 100G.

Hector Jerbi was about eight years of age when he came to the 1'nited States, and his education was secured in the public schools of Suffernville. 111. Following the completion of his studies lie went P> work in the mines for eight years, ami then secured a position as clerk in the general store, at that lime operated by Bottino Brothers. By close application, after three years he found himself competent tn carry on the business en his own account, and in 1D0S purchased the stock of goods owned by his employers, and lias since become the leading merchant of East Brooklyn, [11.. handling a full and up-to-date line of groceries, dry goods, hardware, crockery and miners' supplies, lie is an exceptionally intelligent and well-informed man. thoroughly awake to modern business methods, and his honorable dealings and strict integrity have won the confidence and liberal patronage of the people of his locality. He is a self-made man in the truest sense, for whatever he has accomplished has been as a result of his own efforts. Mr. Jerbi was married March 21. 100S. to Miss Mary Bottino, at South Wilmington, 111., at which place she was born, a daughter of Frank and Mary Bottino. To this union there have come two daughters: Jennie, who was born October 17. Pans; and Mary, born November 17. 1!)10. Mr. and Mrs. Jerbi are faithful members of the Catholic Church. He is a Republican, but has found no time to enter actively into the affairs of the political arena, no has many friends in fraternal circles, being a popular member of the Foresters of America, at Coal City: the Fraternal Order of Eagles, at South Wilmington; Victor Emanuel III. at Coal Citv ; and Minatore D'ltalia, at East Brooklyn.

JOHNSON, Barton S - To the efforts of such men as Barton S. Johnson, a resident on Morris Rural Mail Route No. -1. are due the progress and development which have given Grundy County agricultural supremacy during recent years. A native of Illinois, he has spout his entire life within the borders of this state, and is now engaged in cultivating 300 acres of land lying in Nettle (reek Township. He is a man of progressive ideas, and his public spirit lias done much to improve conditions in the community in which he makes his home. Mr. Johnson was born November 10. 1SG3. on his father's farm in the vicinity of Ottawa. 111., and is a son of Samuel O. and Caroline Johnson, natives of Stavauger. Norway.

In 1S50, the family emigrated to the United States, and in July of that year Mr. Jolmsou's parents located at Ottawa. 111., the father securing land in the locality. There he continued to be engaged in farming until ]s7o, when be purchased 1C0 acres of land in Nettle Creek Township, which he improved from the raw prairie, and subsequently added thereto until he has now .Vi) acre-, a'l in a high state of cultivation. Mr. Johnson is now retired from active pursuits. Inning reached the age of eightyseven years, and rents the greater part of his land to others. IIi> wife passed away in IMC. Inning been the mother of these children: Ole S.. of Nettle Creek Township; Anna, who married Christ Ilendrickson 0f Nettle Creek Township: John 1'.. wlio died aged twenty years, four months: Barton S. ; and Emma, who married Orvillc Fry, of Livingston County, Ilk

Barton S. Johnson received his education in the district schools, and was reared to agricultural pursuits, in which he has always been engaged. lie i-^ now a thorough master of his vocation, and in addition to being an excellent farmer is known as a good judge of cattle and stock, raising I'ercheron horses. Berkshire hogs and Durham cattle. The present modern buildings on the property have been erected by him. and the house, located on a natural building site. is beautifully situated. Mr. Johnson now- has 200 acres in grain, while Ion acres are used for hay and pasture land. He has succeeded in his efforts because of untiring energy, perseverance and well-directed effort and has won the esteem and confidence of his fellows by reason of bis fair and honorable dealing. On February 5, 1800. Mr. Johnson was married to Miss Martha Elifson, who was born in Miller Township, La Salle County. 111., daughter of Elof and Ann Elifson. of Norway. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson are members of the Stavauger Lutheran Church, lie is a Republican in his political views, and has. on several occasions, served his township efficiently in the capacity of school trustee.

JOHNSON, Charles E. - Although now a Tesident of I.a Salle County. Charles E. Johnson was so prominently identified with the agricultural interests of Grundy County for a long period of years that no history of the latter would be complete did it not give a review of his career. A native of Sweden, he was born October 17, lfcnu, a son of Solomon and Bertha (John-. son) Johnson. The family came to the United States in 1S0O, and first located in La Salle County, but in Is7(l came to Grundy County.

where the father purchased 21U a. -res of land and Bryant & Stratton's Business College of Chiin Nettle Creek Township, and there spent the cage. Always prominent as a Republican, when

The educational advantages of Charles E. went into a store owned by his father, and Johnson were secured in the public schools of spent tun years more, and in 1S0G lie was his native land and l.a Salle County, III. lie elected circuit clerk and recorder of deeds, had just uached his majority when he came to which ollice he has held ever since. Grundy County, and continued to reside with In November, LS92, Mr. Johnson was married his parents until 1SS1, when he entered upon to Carrie J, Gorich. born at Morris, 111., daughoperations of his own in Erienna Township, ter of Jacob and Catherine (Werner) Gorich, which was his home during the next twenty- horn at Frankfort-on-the-Main, Germany. Mr. four years. In the meantime, however, lie had and Mrs. Johnson have a daughter, Freda purchased 120 acres of laud in Nettle Creek Louisa. The Presbyterian Church hold-; his Township, Grundy County, and to this he sub- membership. Fraternally, he is a Mason, besequeutly added fifty acres from his father's longing to the Blue Lodge, Chapter, Commandfarm, and on the latter property lived from fry, and Mystic Shrine. Medinah Temple of 1903 until 1910. then moved to Morris. In May, Chicago. He also belongs to the Knights of 1911, he retired from activities, rented his prop- Pythias. The faithful, conscientious work of erty to his son. Albert, and moved to Seneca, Mr. Johnson as a county official has met with 111., where he now makes his home. Mr. John- sincere appreciation from the people ho serves, son's ambition has ever keen to acquit himself and bo has keen returned to office many times. of life's duties honorably before all men. to hn- He is worthy of their approval, and is a man prove his capabilities and opportunities and to who stands well all over the county. lie of use in the world, and with this ambition he has won success. He is a Republican in ]h>- JOHNSON, Halver, a prosperous and progreslitical faith, and has served efficiently as a mem- sive general farmer of Saratoga Township, is a her oi the hoard of school directors. With his man who is setting a high standard for agrifamily, be attends the Norwegian Lutheran culturalists throughout Grundy County, and Church. takes a deep interest in everything pertaining and Mrs. Johnson: Albert, who is conducting in Saratoga Township, where his death ocoperations on his father's farm in Nettle Creek curred November 15, 1S97. His widow survives

JOHNSON, Henry. - On Section 32, Garfield Township, is located the IGO-acre farm belonging to Henry Johnson, one of the must progressive and enterprising of Grundy County's agriculturists, and a citizen who has ever had the welfare of his community at heart. He is a native of Norway, and was born November 2-1, 18(15, a son of John and Annie (Tjeransen) Johnson, the former of whom was a fisherman, carpenter and laborer in Norway, where he died in December, 1SS0. His widow passed away there in December, 1907, and all of their nine children, save one, came to the United States.

Henry Johnson received his education in the common schools of his native country, and as a lad and youth began his career by working out for farmers in his home neighborhood. He was nineteen years of a^re when he decided to try his fortune in America, and immediately upon landing in this country came to Morris. 111., where lie secured employment on a farm. He subsequently continued to he engaged in farm labor until his industry, thrift and perseverance enabled him to make a start on his own account on rented land, and by 1902. he was able to purchase his present land, which he has brought to a high state of cultivation. His career lias been one of constant endeavor, and the success which he has made of his ventures shows the benefits to be gained through steady and well directed effort. Among his neighbors and associates, he is known as a man of the highest integrity, whose business transactions have ever been of a legitimate nature and whose word is considered as good as his bond. He is well satisfied with his present location, and intends to pass the rest of his life within the limits of Grundy County. On October 7, 1S9S, Mr. Johnson was married to Mrs. Augusta (Larsen) Enersen, the widow of John Enersen, who died in 1SS7. By her first marriage, Mrs. Johnson had four children : Rosa Johnson; Lawrence, who died at the age of ten years; Elmer and John. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson have had seven children : Herman. Lawrence. Anna, Alice. Lloyd Cornelius. LeRoy and May Elvira. "With his family, Mr. Johnson attends the Norwegian Lutheran Church. In political matters he is a Republican, hut is liberal in bis views, and frequently exercises his right to vote for the man he deems best fitted for the office, irrespective of party lines.

JOHNSON, Henry R. - There are many levelheaded farmers of Illinois who are now engaged in profitable agriculture, devoting their land to the growing of grain and stock, finding a ready market for these necessities of life. Among those so engaged in Grundy County is Henry R. Johnson, who owns and operates the old Johnson homestead farm of Hid acres, in Saratoga Township, and also owns eighty acres in Lisbon Township in Kendall County, on which he has a tenant. He was born in Big Grove Township, Kendall County, 111., March 2G, lsi',7, a son of oh' II. and Caroline (Riersonl Johnson.

The parents of Mi-. Johnson were born in Norway and the father came to Kendall County, III., when fifteen years old and went to work on a farm and owned land when he married, 'flic mother was brought to the United States by her parents, who were three months on the ocean when making the voyage, and they settled also in Kendall County, where she married (He II. Johnson. In ls?o they came to Saratoga Township. Grundy County and bought the farm on which their son Henry II. now lives. Hero the mother died in 1SS4. The father left the farm in 1907, and now lives retired at Newark'. 111. They had three children : Henry R. ; Sidney and Lydia. both of Chicago, 111", the latter being the wife of John Jefferson. By a second marriage. Mr. Johnson had one child. now deceased, and no children have been born to his present marriage with Christina Williamson.

Henry It. Johnson remained at home until he married and then rented land in Saratoga and other townships in Grundy County until 1S9S. when he moved to Lisbon Township in Kendall County, where lie continued until 1909, when he moved on the old homestead, which he now owns. Live stork and grain, as mentioned above, claim his attention and his time is fully occupied. On .March 25, 1S90. \rr. Johnson was married to Miss Olivia Thompson, who was born in Lisbon Township, Kendall County, a daughter of laic and Kmgar (Hollar) Thompson, natives of Norway. They have had the following children: Edith, who is the wife of Charles Terry, of Nettle Creek Township: Esther; Orrin, who was accidentally drowned at the age of two and one-half years; and Alta. Mr. Johnson and family attend the Lutheran Church. In politics he is a Republican.

JOHNSON, Jens. - Earnest effort along any one line entitles a man to a life of ease once he has accomplished the end for which he has worked. Many of the most reliable and representative citizens of Morris are those who after years spent in agricultural labor, have retired to the county seat, to enjoy the rest they have honestly earned. One of these substantial retired farmers of Morris is Jens Johnson. Mr. Johnson was born in southern Norway, December 13, 1S39, where his parents died. In 1S60 Mr. Johnson came to America, and after' reaching Grundy County, began working on farms, thus continuing for three years. He then went to Kendall County where he bought eighty acres in Big Grove Township, and operated it for five years. Receiving then a good offer for that property, he sold and bought 1G0 acres in Nettle Creek Township. Grundy County, on which he lived from 1s7.'> to 1SS2.' In the latter year he sold that land and moved to Lisbon. Kendall County, where he bought 247 acres, and this farm was his home until 1S9G, when he rented it to others and retired to Morris. After three years, however, his active spirit sought further work, and he moved on a 200-aere farm in Seward Township, on which he lived until November, 1910. He then purchased his present handsome residence on Vine street. .Morris, where he has since lived retired. Mr. Johnson still owns 550 acres of line farm land which he rents to tenants.

On March 19, ls<;7, Mr. Johnson was married to Erikka Hanson, horn in northern Norway. daughter of Christian and Kirsten Hanson. who came to Kendall County in 1SG2, settling on a farm. Later they moved to Grundy Co unity, and there Mr. Hanson died in 1S.S1. His widow made her home until her demise in 1S91 with Mr. and Mrs. Johnson. The latter became the parents of the following children: Henry F., of Kendall County; Louisa. Mrs. John Johnson of Kendall County; Hannah, wife of Thomas Granville of Saratoga Township, and they have three children, Carl .1., Ruth L. and Alice M. ; Joseph; Alice, at home; Lillian, wife of Edward Overland. Mr. Johnson belongs to the Norwegian Lutheran Church. His opinions have made him a Republican, and he has served as road commissioner and school director. The success which has attended Mr. Johnson's efforts has been the result of hard work and thrifty saving, and lie lias always been able to win and retain the confidence of those with whom he has come in contact.

JOHNSON, Ole For nearly sixty years the name of Johnson has been prominently connected with the progress and development of Grundy County, 111., and the record of the family is one which reflects credit upon the locality. It is a well-attested maxim that the greatness of a State or of a community lies not in the machinery of government, nor even in its institutions, but in the sterling quality of its individual citizens, in their capacity for high and unselfish effort and their devotion to the public good. In these particulars those who have borne the name of Johnson have conferred honor and dignity upon their section, and one who has proven himself a worthy representative of the name is Ole S. Johnson, a well-known and successful farmer of Nettle Creek Township. Mr. Johnson was born in Miller Township, LaSalle County, 111., December 21, 185G, and is a son of Samuel O. and Ann Caroline Johnson, natives of Norway. The parents came to the United States in 1S54 and located at Ottawa, 111., where the father worked as a farm hand for several years, and then purchased land in Nettle Creek Township, where he still survives, the mother having passed away in 1S04.

Ole S. Johnson received an ordinary education, and remained on the home farm until after his first marriage, at which time he moved- to William Reardon's farm in Nettle Creek Township. Four years later he bought a farm of 160 acres, which was partly improved, and this he has brought to a high degree of cultivation.