Henry County, Illinois - The whole text, 1885 (part 12 of 31)

Mr. Henry D. Keel, whose name heads this article, passed the days of his boyhood as a faithful son on his father's farm, but having very limited opportunities for securing a school education. At the age of 19 years, October, 1852, he married the object of his first love, Miss Sarah Pearce, who was born .in Pennsylvania, April n, 1834, of American parentage and of German ancestry. The newly married couple, with hearts in unison, set out the following spring for the great unbroken West, determined to have a home of their own, in a section where they could grow up with the country, and become honored citizens and financially independent. They arrived in this county with no goods but what they could carry under their arms, and $12.75 >n cash- After stopping for a short time with the wife's relatives, who came with them, Mr. Keel obtained work, and with the strictest economy he soon made a good start. He was first employed by Mr. T. W. Huston, who is now a prominent Justice of the Peace at Orion, a well respected citizen and an old settler.

Mr. K.'s first investment, out of his sinking fund of $12.75, was 75- cents for a ham of meat, and the $12 for a yoke of yearling calves, which he at once set to work, hauling, marketing, etc. Dr. Trego, now deceased, then one of the first settlers of the county, and considerably aged, met Mr. Keel one day with his diminutive ox team, and, although a comparative stranger to him, suggested, in a jesting way, that he should take the calves home and " let them suck." This was too much for the feelings of Mr. Keel, and, rising up in his wrath, and, forgetting the respect he had been taught to give to old age, raised his hand, placed it upon the Doctor's shoulder, told him he "would have plenty to do if he minded his own business and let other men's business alone!" He afterward, however, found the Doctor so great a friend and gentleman that to this day he has a pang of true regret for showing the aged man any disrespect.

Being too ambitious to be a laborer for others for any great length of. time, Mr. Keel soorr secured money by which he was able to purchase a little lumber, for the erection of a small, portable cabin, on the school section (No. 16), which had not at that time come into market, but a portion of which he had some hopes of buying when it was sold.

Without any assurance that he would obtain the land, he ventured to commence making improvements on 40 acres of it ; and when the land was placed in market he obtained the indorsement of Mr. Huston as security for the tract, and learned also that Mr. Huston had so great confidence in his fidelity that he would have indorsed him for twice the amount had he asked for it. Mr. Keel says that he -shall ever owe a great debt of gratitude to the man who thus helped him get his start in the world. Since then, he has been remarkably successful in the pursuit of his chosen calling and in the improvement of his chosen homestead. The land is beautifully undulating, and is situated in the best farming community in the county. Soon after he secured the ground, and before he attempted to pay for it all, he set about the work of putting in drain tile, and he now has more than 1,200 rods of tiling on his three farms ; and this is demonstration to the modern farmer that his is a first-class farm.

Officially, Mr. Keel has consented to serve the public in only the minor offices of the township. He was made Sexton of the Western Township Cemetery 16 years ago, and his care arid successful management of that most quiet retreat has made him actually essential to the position. Politically, he sympathizes with Republican principles.

He has had five children, two of whom are now deceased. Annie E. married H. J. Scheasley and now resides on her father's homestead, which her husband helps to manage; M. D. married Jennie Keer, and they reside on one of Mr. Keel's farms in Western Township; Vina B. is yet unmarried and lives at home.

>rs. Juliet t Cox, widow of John W. Cox, a prominent and early settler of Northwestern Illinois, still owns the old farm -, homestead, but lives at her home in Alpha, "A* at the advanced age of 73 years. Mr. Cox { was born in Wayne Co., Ind., in 1807. In 1836 he came into Illinois, and settled on the banks of the Mississippi, at a place called Tippecanoe, near Hampton, Rock Island County. There he lived and labored hard in the development of the country for r3 years, when he came into Oxford Township, and purchased 160 acres of land on section 16. Here he was one of the first pioneers, and was an honored and respected citizen. He lived on the old place, which he had brought to a good state of cultivation, until his death, which occurred March 2, 1864. Politically, Mr. Cox was a Republican, and religiously, an ardent Methodist, and for 40 years had been connected with that Church.

In 1832, while living in Indiana, Mr. Cox was married to Miss Juliett Williamson, the lady whose present name heads this sketch. She was born in Kentucky, in 1812, and passed through all the hardships and privations of pioneer life attending them on their removal to Illinois in so early a day. She can scarcely realize the remarkable transformation that has taken place in this section of Illinois since she and her husband came here in 1836. Mrs. Cox is and has been for many years connected with the Methodist Episcopal Church. She reared a family of respected and useful children, some of whom are well known in the community in which they reside. The following list gives their names and to whom they have been married : Eliza, the eldest, is the wife of John Henderson ; Joseph F. married Jennie Sutton ; John W. was united in the bonds of matrimony with Mary Wagner; Samuel K. has for his wife Miss Ella Patterson ; Evarald S. became the husband of Hattie Epperson.

illiam S. Charles. One of the very ear- Jiest pioneers of this part of Illinois, is William S. Charles, an Englishman by birth, having been born in London, Nov. 1, 1813. He has, however, passed all of his active business career in this country. When he was quite young his parents moved to Wales, where he lived until 1832, when he crossed the ocean for America. For four years he remained in the East, most of the time in New York, and in 1837 came West and located in what is now Stark Co., 111. At this early period the face of the white man was rarely seen upon the broad, unbroken prairies of Northern Illinois. Mr. Charles was a sturdy young man and endured the hardships and privations which are necessary accompaniments of pioneer life, nobly. He did not remain in Stark County long, however, for in the autumn of 1840 we find him on his way to Henry County, and in Burns Township he made a location, being one of the very earliest pioneers, not only in Burns Township but also in Henry County. He now resides on section 32, where he owhs a good farm of 200 acres of land.

The year before he left Stark County, April 18, 1839, his marriage to Miss Esther L. Stoddard occurred. This was the first marriage ceremony that was performed within the borders of Stark County, which fact in itself tells of the unsettled condition of that country when Mr. Charles and Miss Stoddard carried on their courtship. His wife was a native of Goshen, Conn., and was born on the 6th of October, 1815. For many a year they traveled together along the journey of life, but on the 5 th of May, 1879, this union was broken by the death of Mrs. Charles. Her demise occurred at her home in Burns Township. Five children had come to bless their home in those early pioneer days, only one of whom, however, is living. Their names are George S., Elizabeth M., Frank H., RhodaTl. and Mary A. Elizabeth is the only one now living.

Mr. Charles has been a prominent, active pioneer and citizen, and has acted as School Director, and in other positions has served the public. Politically, he is a Republican.

ohn V. Swanson, who is engaged in genf eral farming and stock-raising upon section 36, of Western Township, was born in the central part of Sweden, Sept. 6, 1835. His father, John Swanson, was a farmer by occupation, and came to America with his family, consisting of his wife and seven children - three sons and four daughters. He soon found his way to Henry County, and located in Lynn Township, where the elder Swanson remained until his death, which occurred Sept. 13, 1869, at the age of 71 years. The mother is still living upon the 80-acre homestead, purchased by her husband when they first came to the country. She is at the advanced age of 86 years, yet resides alone.

Mr. Swanson, of this biography, was about 17 years of age when his parents crossed the ocean for the New World. He continued to reside at home, helping his father to develop the farm, until 1862. On March 28, of the following year, he was married in Andover, to Miss Anna M. Peterson, who, like himself, was born in Sweden, and came with her parents to America in 1 849. The family came West and settled in Western Township, where her mother died in the antumn of 1883. The father still resides on the old home farm. The home of Mr. Swanson has been blessed with nine children, seven sons and two daughters, all of whom are living.

After his marriage Mr. Swanson settled on the farm, which he now owns as a renter, but purchased it in 1864. He now has 320 acres, all pretty well improved, and well stocked with a good grade of cattle. He ranks among the large farmers of Western Township, and is a thoroughgoing and enterprising man. The family are members of the Swedish Lutheran Church, of which Mr. S. is a Deacon. He is now, and has for many years, served as Director of his district. Politically, he is a member of the National Greenback party.

Eli Holland, one of the large land-owners, successful farmers and respected citizens of Henry County, residing on section 30, 5S. Osco Township, is a son of Reazon and Joanna

The gentleman whose short biographical sketch we write, was the fifth in order of birth of a family of r3 children. He was born in Monongalia Co., W. Va., Dec. 1, 181 6. His years prior to attaining majority, and in fact until he was 23 years old, were passed on the farm, and his education acquired in the common schools. On his attaining his 23d year he was engaged in the saw-mill business during winter seasons, and in the summers followed farming for different parties for a time. He then engaged extensively in agricultural pursuits in West Virginia and followed that occupation until 1864. In the fall of that year he came to Henry County, and purchased 160 acres of land located in Osco and Western Townships, in partnership with a gentleman named Elijah A. South. They cultivated this land together for about three years and soon thereafter divided the same. By honest toil and economy Mr.

Holland has succeeded in adding to his original purchase of land in this county until at present he is the proprietor of 423 acres, the major portion of which is under an advanced method of cultivation. He keeps about 80 head of cattle, 10 head of horses and fattens over 100 head of hogs on his farm annually. He is meeting with success in his chosen vocation, agriculture, which, in fact, he has followed all his life, and to-day enjoys the comforts which a life of labor and economy, coupled with the active co-operation of his helpmeet, has brought him.

The marriage of Mr. Holland took place in Monongalia Co., W. Va., Jan. 3, 1839, at which time Miss Louisa Tarleton became his wife. She was a native of West Virginia, having been born in that county, June 8, 1822. Their union has been blessed by the birth of 12 children. The living are: Hannah M., Sarah H., Elmos T., 'Mary J. and Margaret L. Hannah M. is the wife of Thomas Lanham, a resident of Iowa; Sarah H. married Jackson Steel, who lives in Kansas ; Elmos T. is a resident of Iowa ; Mary J. became the wife of Harvey Lough, and they are living in Osco Township; Margaret L. married Notley S. Cole, and resides with him in Iowa. The deceased children are: Thomas A., William E., George P., Willie and James E., besides two who died in infancy. The wife and mother died in Osco . Township, March 26, 1883. She was a member of the Baptist Church, and was a kind mother, a loving wife and a respected and honored neighbor.

Politically, Mr. Holland, votes with the Republican party. He has held the office of School Director in his township, and in his religious views is an adherent to the doctrines of the Baptist Church.

army for half a year, he received an honorable discharge. In 1866 he commenced the study of medicine, under the guidanceof Dr. Parsons, of Kewanee. After remaining there two years he pursued a course of study for three years at Cornell University, Ithaca, N. Y. ; then in 1870 he came to Chicago, entered the Hahnemann Medical College (homeopathic) and graduated there in 1872. Coming then to Woodhull, he commenced the practice of his chosen profession, and has since pursued it at that place with an increasing patronage and satisfactory success. He, in company with D. K. Colburn, his brother-in-law, is the proprietor of a quarter of a section of land in the townships of Rio and Oxford, and a half section of land in Cedar Co., Mo. ; he is also interested in the rearing of Jersey cows and Hambletonian horses. He is a Republican in his views of national policy, attends the Presbyterian Church, is a member of the G. A. R., and is one of the ''city fathers."

While very young, Mr. Lowry lost both his parents, and he came to Alton-a, Knox Co , 111., with an uncle, when ten years of age, and there he attended the common and high schools. In May, 1864, he enlisted in Co. G, i32d Regt. 111. Vol. Inf., for the 1 oo-dav service; and after remaining in the ohn H. Everett, born Jan. 6, 1832, in Litchfield Co., Conn., is a resident on section 25, Gal va Township. His great-grandfather was Ebenezer Everett, a native of Hebron, Windham Co., Conn., whose ancestors were of English extraction. He had three sons - Isaiah, Ebe and Eliphalet, the two latter of whom were soldiers in the Revolutionary War. Eliphalet Everett was for several years Steward of Washington's military family. He spent the last years of his life in Watertown, N. Y. Isaiah Everett died Aug. 4, 1834, at the age of 82 years, leaving six sons, - Adolphus, Asa, Gamaliel, Russell, William and Roswell. Ebe Everett died Jan. 5, 1840, aged 86 years. He left four sons - Samuel E., Augustus, | Elmore, Hovey and John. The latter three are /fa physicians. Adolphus Everett, son of Isaiah, was <nS the grandfather of the subject of this sketch. He ^ married Lydia Studley, who was born in Sharon, ~J Conn., and who died there in 1864, aged 83 years. 4^.

Of their children, Thomas A. was the father of our subject. He was born in April, 1806, in Sharon, Conn., and died March 22, 1845, aged 39 years. He was a farmer by occupation and married Mary Ann Hatch, who was born in Washington, Litchfield Co., Conn., May 17, 1806, and who died Feb. 12, 1880. She was the daughter of John Hatch, a Revolutionary soldier and patriot, who" died June 5, 1839, aged 88 years. She bore to her husband three children, as follows: Lydia, Elizabeth and John H., the latter of whom is the subject of this sketch and the only one of the three children living.

At the age of 13 years, John H. Everett was orphaned by the death of his father. He worked on farms in his native State until 1868, when he came to Galva Township, this county, where he has constantly resided until the present time, engaged in the occupation of farming. He has a farm of 80 acres of improved land and four acres of timber located on section 25, Galva Township, and is meeting with success in its cultivation.

The marriage of Mr. Everett took place March 1, 1879, in this township, and the lady to whom he was united was Miss Elizabeth Gadd, the accomplished daughter of William and Sarah Gadd, natives of England, who died in Kewanee, this county. * Politically, Mr. Everett votes with the Democratic party.

that place, was born in McDonough County, this State, Feb. 8, 1844. His father, Joseph Morgan, was a farmer by occupation and also a local preacher in the Methodist Episcopal Church, in McDonough County. He was a native of New York, of Welsh descent and extraction, and was born in 1799. His marriage took place in his native county, and the lady chosen to share his joys and sorrows, his successes and reverses, was Miss Lydia Thomas, a native of Dutchess Co., N. Y. (native county of the father), and the ceremony was solem- Ar.

nized in the year 1822. The parents, after living in Dutchess County a few years, came to Illinois in 1832. In the fall of 1833, after the Black Hawk War, they removed to McDonough County, and purchased 80 acres of land near the present village of Table Grove. The county at that time was new and undeveloped, and they had to haul their wheat to the city of Chicago, where they realized only 50 cents per bushel, and the journey would require some 20 days. In 1848 the father went to Fulton County, this State, and improved another new farm, on which he resided until 1863, from whence he moved to Bushnell, McDonough County, where he died, April 18, 1877. The mother still survives and is 82 years of age, and resides with her son, Reuben A., in Fulton County, this State.

Alanson R. Morgan, whose name heads this sketch, received a good education 'at the district schools, and at the schools in Cuba, Fulton County, this State. July 25, 1861, soon after the news had flashed across the continent that rebel guns had poured forth their shot and shell upon Sumter, and the President had called for brave hearts and strong arms to battle in defense of a nation's honor, Mr. Morgan enlisted in Co. F, 8th 111. Vol. Inf., commanded by Col. R. J. Oglesby, better known as Uncle Dick, and present Governor of this State. His regiment was assigned to the Army of the West, and participated in the battles of Ft. Henry, Ft. Donelson, Pittsburg Landing, Corinth, Ft. Gibson, Raymond, Jackson, Miss., Champion Hills, siege of Vicksburg, and others of less import, together with many skirmishes. He was, at no time during the interval he was engaged in service, wounded. After the expiration of his three years' service, he was honorably discharged, July 25, 1864. Returning home, he attended school for a time, and afterward, Jan. 25, 1865, at Cuba, Fulton County, was united in marriage to Miss Hattie Shaw. She was born in Rock Island Co., 111., Feb. 24, 1847. Her father, Robert Shaw, was at one time Treasurer of Rock Island County, and died there in the year 1858. Mrs. Morgan lived with her mother after the death of her father until her marriage. She and her husband are the parents of four children, - Dell E., Arthur C, Robert H. and Harry W.

In the fall of 1865, Mr. Morgan joined the Central Illinois Conference at Onarga, Iroquois County, this State, and from that time until the present has been preaching actively in the Methodist Episcopal Church. In 1881, he was appointed Presiding Elder at Canton, 111., for the Rock Island District, and has since filled that position. In 1884, he also engaged in the drug business at Orion, and is still conducting that business at that place. He is a member of the A. F. & A. M., the I. O. O. F.,the A. O. U. W. and the G. A. R. He is a man gifted with fluent speech and possessing knowledge which is the accumulation of hard study for years ; he presents an argument in such a forcible and attractive manner as not only to be convincing, but as to win the respect and esteem of his hearers. His reputation as a public speaker, out of the pulpit as well as in it, together with his rhetoric, is appreciated by the many who have heard him. Politically, he is identified with the interests of the Republican party.

eander Chilberg, engaged in general farming and stock-raising on section 19, Lynn Township, where he has located his residence, is a native of Sweden, in which country he was born, Dec. 12, 1845. His father, N. M. Chilberg, was also a native of Sweden, and a shoemaker by trade. He was married in that country to Margaret E. Bergeson. The family emigrated to the United States when the subject of this notice was but three years of age. They located in Swedona, where the parents are at present residing, and where the father was engaged in working at his trade for a period of 16 years. He then purchased the tract of land on which Leander is at present residing, but subsequently sold the same to his son, and is now living in retirement at Swedona. He and his family came to this county in 1849, being the first family of his nationality who located in Mercer County. He and his wife are connected with the Swedish Lutheran Church, of which denomination he was Trustee for many years.

Leander Chilberg resided at home, alternating his labors on the farm with attendance at the district schools until he attained his majority. One year after that event, when 22 years of age, he was married to Miss Amanda Kinsey, in Richland Grove Township, Mercer County, the date of the ceremony being Sept. 24, 1867. She was a daughter of Warner and Ann (French) Kinsey, natives of Pennsylvania and New Jersey respectively, of American parentage and of Welsh and English extraction, and members of the Society of Friends. Her parents were married in Bulington Co., N. J., and a few years thereafter came to this State," locating in Mercer County at a time when the same was very meagerly settled, the date thereof being 1841.

They located in Richland Grove Township, and it was there that Mrs. Chilberg was born, Nov. 28, T844. She was reared under parental influence, and remained at home attending the district schools, at which she received her education, until her marriage. Her father was a farmer by occupation, and died June 5, 1878; and her mother at present resides in the village of Swedona, Mercer County. Mrs. Chilberg is the third child in order of birth of a family of six children.

The union of Mr. and Mrs. Chilberg has been blessed by the birth of three children, - Harry W., Anna M. and Charlie K. All reside at home and attend the public schools. After Mr. and Mrs. Chilberg were united in marriage they located on the farm on which they at present reside, which at that time comprised 140 acres. Mr. C. has subsequently sold 20 acres, and at present is the proprietor of r2o acres, which is in a fair state of cultivation. In addition to devoting his time to agriculture, he raises considerable stock of a good quality, and is meeting with success in his chosen vocation, agriculture. He has held the position of Assessor of his township for some time, together with other minor offices. Politically, he is a believer in and a supporter of the principles of the Republican party.

Frederick A. Hurlbutt, residing in Galva Township, was born in Nov. 9, i83i,in Dalton, Coos Co., N. H. He is the son Alba and Laura (Osgood) Hurlbutt. His father was born in Canada, and was a physician and farmer. He came West in 1840, and settled in Peoria County, this State, where he rented land, and was engaged in the vocation of farming for three years. He then purchased land in Knox County, on which he resided with his family until his death, which occurred Oct. 1, 1858, while he was" in his 64th year, an honored and respected pioneer.

He was married in New Hampshire, and his wife died in Galva, March 14, 1871, aged 64 years. She bore him eight children, - Hubbard, Edmund, Nathaniel, Laura, Frederick A., Susan, Frances and Charles.

Frederick A. Hurlbutt was educated in New Hampshire, and Knox County, this State, and has followed the occupation of farming all his life, meeting with success in his chosen vocation. Mr. Hurlbutt is, strictly speaking, a self-made man, and whatever he has accumulated of this world's goods is attributable to his own indomitable energy, good judgment and perseverance. His first purchase of land consisted of 80 acres in Burns township. Success has crowned his efforts to such an extent that he is now the proprietor of 624 acres of land in this county. This fact, of itself, considering that he started with comparatively nothing, speaks in better and stronger language than any words we can use of the energy and perseverance he possesses, as well as the aid and assistance given him by his wife.

As a splendid representative of that worthy class, the self-made men, - with whom Mr. Hurlbutt may justly be classed, - the publishers take pleasure in presenting his portrait to] the patrons of this Album.

The detailed history of his ancestors in America would make a most interesting exhibit, from the fact that he came of stock of historic renown in the Colonial history of this country in both lines of descent. His father, Samuel Hammond, was a member of the "Tea Party" in Boston Harbor, Dec. 10, 1773. The name of his mother before her marriage was Mary Rogers. Samuel Hammond died in Wardsboro, Vt, in the 95 th year of her age.

After Peter's birth his parents went to Windham Co., Vt. The Green Mountain State, or the territory that became such in 17 91, was at that time in a tumultuous condition through the disputes of the adjoining States of New York and New Hampshire, and Peter was left at Newton, with his grandparents. When he was but a small lad his mother came from Wardsboro after him, journeying thither on horseback. The distance was 125 miles, and the son walked the entire distance beside the horse that his mother rode.

He received the training and instruction which it was the custom of those days to bestow on farmers' sons, when agriculture was the common heritage of succeeding generations. He was 26 when he was married to Charlotte, daughter of Col. Holbrook, who had acquired the distinction of a patriot in the troublesome times in which his manhood's prime was passed. The marriage was celebrated in October, 1802. The wife died in Troy, N. Y., in 1856. She had borne eight children, - three daughters and five sons : John R. becam-e a lumber merchant of extensive relations in the city of St. Louis, Mo., and died in Illinois in April, 1857 ; Joseph is a resident of Geneseo, and is represented by a personal narration on another page ; Martha is now the widow of Alfred Taylor, and resides at Geneseo; Caroline is now the widow of Alphonso Bills, and resides at Troy, N. Y. ; Charlotte now resides at Geneseo; Caroline and Charles were twins.

The Hammond family reached prominence in business affairs in Wardsboro. The location where they operated took their name, and was called Hammond's Mills, through the establishment of the relations of Mr. Hammond of this account. The place is now called West Wardsboro. He had a farm, and owned and operated a grist and saw mill. His abilities brought him into prominence in the adjninistration of local affairs, and he held many official positions of honor and trust. He was Postmaster in the place where he lived and transacted his business, and resigned the office after a continuous service of 1 8 years. He officiated many years as Justice of the Peace, and in all his dealings in his public or private capacities he was conspicuous for undeviating probity.

On arrival at the period on which he entered on the privileges of citizenship, he adopted the principles and issues of the Whigs. He kept pace with the march of progress in public opinion, and after the founding and organization of the Republican party, he became its adherent and inflexible supporter. He cast his first Presidential vote for the elder Adams.

Mr. Hammond was made a Mason in the fall of 1799. He was one of the moving spirits of the local body at Wardsboro, and officiated a- series of years as its Master. During the excitement attending the "Morgan" affair the lodge was disbanded, though he strenuously objected to the action. He was the chief official at the time, and when the organization became defunct he retained his " Master's " jewel. When the order came again into good repute he gladly resumed his obligations, and was ever afterward in full harmony with its workings. April 9, 1876, he reached his centennial year, and Stewart Lodge at Geneseo commemorated the occasion by presenting him with a beautiful gold-headed cane. The event was made the cause of a special communication in order to take place on the day designated. The inscription on the cane was as follows : "Peter Hammond, from Stewart Lodge, No. 92, A. F. & A. M., on his rooth birthday. April 9, 1876. Born, 1776; made a Mason, 1799."

All his life he preserved the simplest habits in all things. He never used tobacco in any form, and his strength and physical endurance were continued to a wonderful degree. When he was 100 years old he was in the habit of walking to church. In later life he professed a belief in the vital principles of Christianity, and passed his remaining years in the consistent exercise of its views. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

He came to Geneseo m 1856, to visit his son, and after that he divided his time between that place and Vermont. For several years prior to his death he remained with his daughter, Mrs. Taylor, at Geneseo, and died at her house April 9, 1878. His remains were tenderly and reverently borne back to the scenes of his active life, and he was laid in the family burial-place of the Hammonds, as was suitable and appropriate. At Geneseo a monument has been raised to his memory, by his son Joseph, in the lovely city of the dead, Oakwood Cemetery.

ohn Love, deceased, formerly a resident of Bucks Co., Pa., and a blacksmith by occupation, was born in County Antrim, Ireland, of English parentage and ancestry. He was educated in his native country, and was married there April 30, 1825, to Miss Mary A. Duncan, who was born in the same county, June 18, 1 810, the daughter of a farmer of Scotch parentage. He had come from Scotland to Ireland on account of religious persecution in his native country, he being of the Presbyterian faith.

The early history of Mr. Love is only that which is characteristic of poor, hard-working and honest people in the North of Ireland, which county had during his day undergone some radical changes in the habits, etc., of the people. His father had become a skillful smith in his native country, and after his marriage he lived in his native country until 1849. The family were all born near Belfast, Ireland, near the channel separating that island from Scotland. The ten children who were born there were Ann, who was born May 24, 1827 ; Eliza, who married John Blair, and died in Millville, N. J., leaving two children, J. B. and Anna L. ; the latter is a teacher ; the third child in the family above mentioned was Jane W. ; the fourth is Mrs. Nancy Watson, now residing in Western Township, this county ; Mrs. Matilda A. Finlay is now a resident of Orion, this county; Mrs. Mary Garrity resides in Philadelphia, Pa. ; William is also married and resides in Western Township ; Maria L. and James ; Alexander is married, and is yet residing at the parental home.

On arrival in America the family located in Bucks Co., Pa., near Trenton, N. J., July 2, 1849. The father died there September 3, following, aged 46. Mr. Love was a Presbyterian in religious principles. After the death of the head of the family the mother and children were obliged to maintain themselves. They secured a farm in Bucks Co., near Trenton, consisting of 95 acres, where they made their home until 187 1 ; selling out in that year, they came to Illinois, and purchased the southwest quarter of section 8, Western Township, where they have since

\ . They have a good brick residence, and fine outbuildings on the farm. The family were all baptized in what is called the " Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church of Ireland."

illiam Cornell, a retired farmer, residing at Woodhull, was born in Frederick Co., Md., Sept. 14, 1814. His parents were Thomas and Mary (Paxton) Cornell, natives of Maryland. They came to Ohio in 18 19, where they purchased land, and where his father engaged in the occupation of farming. His father was a soldier in the War of 1812, and he and his wife resided in Ohio until their death.

William Cornell remained on the old homestead in Ohio, assisting in the labors on the farm and attending school, until he attained the age of 24 years. He was the main stay of his parents in their old age, and lived with and cared for them until their deaths. He then sold the farm that they had purchased and bought another of 80 acres in Morgan County, consisting of timber. He cleared this land and fenced it and engaged actively and energetically upon its improvement, and continued to reside thereupon for about five years. He then sold it and purchased 200 acres of timber land. This he mostly cleared, and erected two houses upon the same, together with barns, outbuildings, fruit trees, etc., and there resided for ten years. He then sold 100 acres, and subsequently exchanged the other 100, in 1859, for 320 acres of land in Iowa.

In 1861 he came to Illinois, and remained one year with his son, William C, who had previously come here, and on his son's entering the army and losing his life in defense of the Union cause, Mr. Cornell concluded to stop in this State. He finally rented land in Henry County, and followed farming in that manner for about four years. He then purchased 80 acres of land located on section 6, Clover Township, on which he resided four years ; then he sold it and' purchased 160 acres, on which he resided for five years more. At the expiration of this time, in 1872, he left the farm, and has since rented it. He has purchased a house and three lots where he is at present residing in Woodhull, and also a house and four lots at that place which he rents.

Mr. Cornell was married in 1837 to Miss Nancy Jeffers, and their union has been blessed with five children, - Mary J., Martha L., Hannah, Cynthia and Joseph - all married. Mrs. Cornell died Feb. 2, 1856, aged 37 years and ten months. His second wife, Jane Coriners, whom he married Oct 20, 1857, died Feb. 19, 1883. He was married again to Mrs. J. Anderson, a daughter of David Patterson, in 1884.

Mr. Cornell, politically, is a believer in and a supporter of the principles of the Republican party. He and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

eorge W. Johnson, general manager of the stock company's general store at Orion, K was born in Andover, Henry Co., 111., Oct. 8, 1857. His father, S. P. Johnson, was a farmer, residing on a farm in Lynn and a native of Sweden. When a young man he emigrated to America, and was united in marriage in Andover Township to Miss Christina Peterson. She was also a native of Sweden, and came to America when a young woman. She became the mother of eight children, five of whom yet survive, and four of whom are sons, - George W. is the oldest of the family and made his home with his parents until his marriage, attending the common schools, where he received a fair education.

At Andover, on the 31st of May, 1882, Mr. Johnson was married to Miss Carolina F. Hogg, who was born in Lynn Township, this county, and is the daughter of J. P. and Catherine Hogg, both natives of Sweden. Both were formerly married in Sweden, but after the death of each of their companions, Mr. and Mrs. Hogg were united in marriage in this country. Mr. Hogg died in. Lynn Township, 1874, and his widow resides in Andover. Mrs. Johnson was the youngest of their two children. She received a good education in the common schools of Andover.

in Lynn Township for two years, upon his farm of 120 acres, which is well improved. In 1884, he connected himself with the stock company, organized for the purpose of carrying on a general mercantile business at Orion, and in June, 1885, became manager of the concern. The company carries a very large stock of goods, amounting to about $20,000.

Mr. and Mrs. J. are the parents of two children, - Mabel T. and Morris W. Mr. Johnson has held several minor offices of the township, and politically is a straight-out Republican.

:uenos Ayers, a retired farmer, resident at Geneseo, was born in Chester, Hampden Co., Mass., Jan. 17, 1810. His parents, Asa and Mary (Wait) Ayers, were both natives of the Bay Stace, and were of English descent. The first of the family in this country were three brothers, who came hither from England in the early part of the 17th century. They settled in the State of Massachusetts, and the family to which Mr. Ayers belongs traces its descent to Capt. John Ayers, of Brookfield, Mass. The latter removed thence to Ipswich, Mass., in 1662. He settled in the former place in 1648, and lost his life in one of the struggles with the Indians to which the earliest settlers in the East were subjected. His death occurred Aug. 3, 1675. He had two sons: John Ayers, the older, died at Ipswich, Dec. 24, 1685 ; his son Samuel was successively a resident at Newbury and Rowley, in the same State, and married Abigail, daughter of William Fellows, at Ipswich, on the 16th of April, 1677. They had ten children. Their son Joseph resided at Brookfield, but there are no other particulars about him to be obtained. His son Samuel lived at Brookfield, was a weaver, and married Martha Bell, Jan. 21, 1742. They had the regulation number of children, which was ten. Asa, their son, was born June 5, 1761, and married Mary Wait. They had ten children, of whom the subject of this sketch is the youngest, and he is in the seventh generation from his ancestor of Brookfield memories.

When Mr. Ayers was a lad of ten years his father removed his family and interest to the Western Reserve, Ohio, and there bought 100 acres of land, which he cleared from the stump, as the saying went in those early days. The location was then Geauga County, but the town of Chester, in which they lived, has been by a more recent division assigned to Lake County. The son became a carpenter and a mill-right, and grew to the estate of manhood in the vicinity where his father settled. He was married Sept. 1, 1833, to Miss Sarah Osborne. She was the daughter of Ransom and Sarah (Hurd) Osborne, and was born at Oxford, New Haven Co., Conn., Sept. 2, 1 81 6. In descent she is of English extraction, and her ancestors were residents of New England for several generations. To them have been born 1 1 children. Seven are now living.

Soon after their marriage they removed to Willoughby, in the Buckeye State, and there their two oldest children were born. Sheldon H. was born April 23, 1835, and was twice married. He was first joined in marriage to Louisa Emery, Jan. 22, 1857. Her decease took place at Galva, in Henry County, March 12, 1864. Sarah Fronk became his wife in May, 1865. Sheldon Ayers went to Kansas during the troublesome times in that State, and took a prominent part as a Free-State man. The second child, Orlando B., was born July 26, 1836. He married Annie L. Stone, and is engaged in the practice of law at Knoxville, Iowa. In the spring of 1837 Mr. Ayers and his family removed to Hicksville, Defiance Co., Ohio, where six of their children were born, as follows: George W., Jan. 6, 1839, died Oct. 10, following; Mary A. Nov. 22, 1840, died Nov, 25, 1840; Samuel P., May 16, 1842, married Mary Englefield, April 6, 187 1, and is a practicing attorney in Knoxville, Iowa; Esther E., born May 14, 1845, is the wife of J. D. Hill, a farmer of the township of Munson, to whom she was married Sept. 30, 1868. Mr. Hill was a soldier of the late war, and a member of the 112th Rtgt. 111. Vol. Inf. He served three years. Roderick W. was born April 26, 1847, and he was married Feb. 12, 1874, to Sadie M. Englefield. He is a farmer in the township of Bussey, Marion Co., Iowa. His first wife died, and he was again married Dec. 27, 1877, to Edith Swain ; Ransom O. was born in Bureau Co., 111., Oct 24, 1852; he was married Jan. 18, 1878, to Fannie Reaber, and is engaged in the pursuit of a farmer in Knoxville, Iowa ; Azoline was born in Munson, 111., Aug. 24, 1854, and died three days later; John C. was born in Munson, III., Aug. 26, 1856; he was married Dec. 25, 1879, to Allie Martin, and is a farmer of Munson Township; Helen E., the youngest, was born in Munson Township, Sept. 3, 1859, and died Oct. 13, 1862.

Mr. Ayers remained in the State of Ohio, and operated as a mechanic until 1850, when he went to Fond du Lac, Wis. He operated there as a millwright about a year, and was engaged in the construction of some important mills. In 185 1 he came to Illinois, and passed two years in Bureau County. He worked at his trade there, and in 1853 came to Henry County, and purchased a farm in the township of Munson. He is still the owner of 320 acres of land there, which is in an excellent state of cultivation. Besides, he is the owner of t6o acres in the township of Cambridge in Henry County. Mr. Ayers continued a resident of Munson Township until 1877, when he took possession of the pleasant residence his family have since occupied in the city of Geneseo. He has been an energetic, upright business man, a first-class mechanic, and a farmer, the excellence of whose methods and judgment is proven by the results he has achieved. He has passed the space allotted to human life, but is still vigorous and is in unbroken physical vigor. With the exception of impaired eyesight, he is still in the possession of all his faculties.

ee Chamberlin, stock buyer and shipper, located at Alpha, was born in Morrow Co., Ohio, Aug. n, 1845. His parents, who were John and Mary (Titus) Chamberlin, were natives of New Jersey and Pennsylvania respectively, came to Illinois in the year 1850, and settled in Whiteside County, near Morrison. They remained there for three years, when they moved into Henry County, locating in Oxford Township, where they purchased a quarter of section 32. To this they subsequently added 80 acres. In 1883 they sold out their Henry County property and removed into Iowa, settling in Taylor County.

good education in the ordinary branches. His first enterprise after leaving home was to embark in farming on a rented place in Oxford Township; here he remained for five years. In 1874 his mother died, when he returned to the old homestead and worked the farm until 1883. At that time he came into Alpha village to live, where he has since been engaged in buying and selling stock. Here he is well known and respected, and is recognized as one of the leading citizens of the place.

During the year 1869 an important event occurred in the lives of Miss Urania M. Bundy and Mr. Lee Camberlin. This was their union in the holy bonds of matrimony. Their home has been blessed with three children, to whom they have given the following names: Howard E., Mary B. and Clarence H.

eroy Woodruff established his business as a dealer in ice, at Geneseo, in 1864, and is still interested in the same enterprise, and has been since that time without intermission. He has the exclusive control of the trade in ice, and sells annually an average of 300 tons, which is obtained from Green River. He is also a iftember of the firm of Way & Woodruff, manufacturers of the " Little Gem Creamer."

The article which the firm of Way & Woodruff are manufacturing is one of the most popular in the dairy business, and is their own invention. They took out letters patent July 20, 1880. The " Little Gem " is an entire success, and bears comparison with the various creamers in use. It is used with cold water. Mr. Woodruff was born Oct. 13, 1839, in Oswego Co., N. Y., and is the son of Rev. George C. Woodruff, of whom a personal account is given elsewhere in this work. His father being a minister in the Methodist Church, the childhood of the son was passed in the migratory manner which is a feature of the existence of that class of men. He was a few months past his majority when the infatuation of the South culminated in the attack on Fort Sumter, and he entered the service of the Union within the first year of the war. He enlisted Sept. 13, 1861, in Co. M, Fourth III. Cav. He was one of the first men to enter Fort Henry after its capture, and was almost immediately made one of the aids of Colonel Wal- lace, and was the Orderly of that officer. He was also a participant in the siege of Fort Donelson. At Shiloh and at Corinth he was in the advance guard of Sherman. After the latter battle he was sent to the hospital at St. Louis, and was discharged at Memphis before the termination of the first year of service, because of his inability to perform military duty.

Mr. Woodruff was united in marriage with Jennie M. Barse, Dec. 24, 1862. Their marriage took place at Burlington, Vt. Mrs. Woodruff was born in St. Albans, Vt., Sept. 7, 1842, and she is the. daughter of Eli Barse. The three children now included in the family of Mr. and Mrs. Woodruff were born as follows: Amasa D., Dec. 28, 1866; Cora M., Nov. 13, 1872; and Edna F., Oct. 4, 1880.

Mr. Woodruff came to Henry County in June, 1855, and has continued a resident within its limits since that date, with the exception of the time he passed in the army. He passed eight years in farming in the township of Edford. In the fall of 1864 he fixed his residence at Geneseo.

In political preference he is a Republican, and both he and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He is prominent in the Order of Odd Fellows, and has represented Lodge No. 172, of Geneseo, in the Grand Lodge. He is also Secretary of the Independent Order of Mutual Aid, and has been a representative of that body in the Grand Lodge. He is the Assessor of the city and township of Geneseo.

-Kw. V. Fisher, hardware merchant at Geneseo, MB was born Oct. 15, 1848, at Wilkesbarre, Pa., and is the son of C. V. and Elizabeth V. Fisher. His father was a native of the State of New Jersey, and in his early life went to Pennsylvania. He was one of the first to become interested in the coal business in the Keystone State, and he became one of the leading operators in that line of business.

Mr. Fisher came from his native State to Aurora, 111., in 1869; and, after a short stay three, he came in 1870 to Geneseo. He established the hardware trade, in which he has since been engaged, in the same year of his arrival, under the firm style of C. B.

& H. V. Fisher. The firm was changed in 1875, its factors being H. V. and S. A. Fisher, and they are still the proprietors. They are transacting a heavy business, and are carrying a stock whose estimated value is about $12,000. Mr. Fisher is also one of the proprietors of the Eagle Stove Works, of Geneseo.

He is one of the reliable and trustworthy citizens of Geneseo, and considered one of the most enterprising and liberal-minded of its business men. He takes a practical interest in its affairs, and has served nine years as a member of the Board of Education. He has also officiated as one of the Council. He has been a straightforward and consistent Republican from the period when he assumed the privileges of his citizenship. He is connected with the Congregational Church by membership.

ohn Lewen, residing on section 26, Galva £ Township, was born in February, 1842, on the Isle of Man. He came to Galva, this county, at the age of r4 years, where he received all the schooling he has acquired, not having attended school any in his native country.

On arriving here he worked on a farm at $ro per month for two years, and after that worked by the month for other wages for several years. Then he rented land, which he cultivated for his own individual benefit, and by energetic labor and economy he succeeded in acquiring sufficient means to purchase 80 acres in the northeast corner of Knox County. He soon afterward sold that, and in the spring of 1880 he purchased 240 acres, located on section 26, Galva Township, which he still owns. He has improved the same, and last summer erected a barn on it, which cost him $2,000. He has fenced the land, set out trees and otherwise improved the place until it to-day presents an attractive appearance, and is not only indicative of good taste and judgment, but a fair representative of what may be accomplished by laborious toil combined with a wise foresight.

Robert Lewen, deceased, father of the subject of this notice, was born in Ramsey, Isle of Man, and died in Galva, this county, Sept. 20, 1857, aged 51 years. He was a son of William and Isabella (Kerruish) Lewen, whose father was a hatter in his native country and there died. His wife afterward married James Collins, a Sergeant in the British army, who participated in the battle of Waterloo. Robert Lewen was a millwright and carpenter on the Isle of Man. He was married in that country, June 6, 1835, to Miss Isabella Kissick, who was born May 12, 1811, in Kirk Maughold, Isle of Man. They resided for about 20 years on the island, where he followed his trade, and then they emigrated to this country, arriving here June 1, 1856. Oncoming to this country, Mr. Lewen followed his trade at Galva, this county, until his death. He was a liberal-minded man, and religiously was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, as is likewise his widow, who resides on the homestead with her son, John. Robert Lewen and wife became the parents of nine children, three of whom are yet living : Robert, Jr., a resident of Ford County, this State, where he is engaged in farming; John, the subject of this sketch; and Isabella, the wife of John J. Corkill. The other children were, Mrs. Jane Kneale, who died in her 35th year; Thomas, in his 21st year; Margaret and William, when three years old; and William, Jr., and Catherine, who died in infancy.

oseph F. Cox, farmer and stock-raiser, residing on section 20, Oxford Township, was born in Port Byron, Rock Island County, this State, Jan. 16, 1840. His parents were John W. and Juliett (Williamson) Cox, natives of Kentucky. (See sketch of the latter, on another page.)

Joseph Cox remained at home until he became 21 years of age, when he enlisted in the war for the Union, Sept. 3, i86r, in Co. M, Fourth 111. Cav. He remained in the service for three years and a month, participating in the following battles: Fort Henry, Fort Donelson, Shiloh, Corinth, and many smaller engagements. He was sick at the hospital in Keokuk, Iowa, for a year. After returning home he immediately engaged in farming. He purchased 80 acres of good land on section 1 6, Oxford Township, and 80 acres on section 15, which land he put under good cultivation and then sold. In 1875 he purchased the land that he is now residing upon, being 160 acres; upon this he entered vigorously* and energetically on the task of improvement, and later added to his original purchase by buying land in Pawnee Co., Neb., where he has 320 acres of good farming land.

Dec. 6, 1864, Mr. Joseph Cox chose for his wife Miss Jane W. Sutton, a native of Cauada. Of their union have been born six children, living, namely : Wilhelmina G., Elmer S., Clinton C, Walter K., Daisy M. and Treva. Mr. C. in politics is a Republican. Socially, he is a member of the Order of Masons. He has been Supervisor, and is considered one of the solid and reliable men of Oxford Township.

illiam G. Heaps. Here and there throughout the county, one meets the gray-haired pioneer. However, those who came to the county and " took up " their claim upon- the broad, unbroken prairie, or settled on some point of timbered land, are fast passing away. As another decade rolls by the number, though at present small, will be still further diminished.

William G. Heaps, one of these gray-haired veterans, was born on the 17th of December, 1810, in Maryland. When a young man of 22 years, he married Miss Hester Green, the wedding occurring Jan. 1 1, 1832. Mrs. Heaps was born in Pennsylvania in 1816, and ten years after their marriage she accompanied her husband to Illinois. They located near Quincy, in Adams County, where they remained for about six years, when they moved north and settled on Rock River, in Rock Co., Wis. They remained there, however, only two years, when they came into Henry County, and located upon section 32, Annawan Township, where they expected to spend the remainder of their earthly life. Among the old pioneers he was well known, and always joined in aiding every public enterprise. Though 75 years of age, he is strong and rugged. He is temperate in every respect, save in the use of tobacco. Though using it since he was 1 2 years of age, it cannot be truly said that he is intemperate with it. He is steady in all his habits, and a devoted and faithful member of his Church, and never so happy as when he meets with his brethren within its sacred walls. He is connected with the United Brethren, and for the last 30 years has been a Class-leader. For over half a century Mr. and Mrs. Heaps journeyed together in their pilgrimage on earth, and it was not until April 12 of this year (1885) that they were separated, by the death of Mrs. H. They reared a respected and well known family of children, of whom sketches are given elsewhere in this volume. Politically, he is a Democrat.

I homas E. Milchrist, an energetic and representative citizen of Galva Township, Henry Co., 111., is a son of John and Ann Milchrist, having been born in Peel, Isle of Man, April 12, 1841. Mr. John Milchrist, the father, was a sailor and stone-mason, and emigrated to Illinois in 1848 with his family. They loctated at Brimfield, Peoria Co., this State, where he engaged in farming, remaining there until 1853. In that year he removed to Valley Township, Stark Co., where he followed the occupation of a farmer, but later moved to Galva, and has been a resident there since 1874. John Milchrist was born in 1804. Ann Conly Milchrist, the mother, was born June 15, 1806. They have four children, - our subject, Mrs. Catherine Kelley, Mrs. Margaret Speers, deceased, and William, an attorney at Storm Lake, Iowa.

Mr. Thomas E. Milchrist, whose name heads this notice, acquired his education by attendance at the common schools, during the years 1861-2. Having to assist in the maintenance of the family, he found but little time to devote to study. Being desirous of studying law, he began September, 1865, under the instruction of John I. Bennett, now a Master in Chancery of the Federal Court in Chicago, and was admitted to the Bar April 2, 1867. He then hung out his shingle in Galva, where he soon built up an enviable reputation as a reliable lawyer. In the fall of 1872 he was elected to the office of State's Attorney, and was re-elected in 1876, 1880 and 1884, filling the office with tact and ability. Mr. Milchrist is also a member of the School Board.

He was married Oct. 29, 1867, the lady chosen for his wife being Miss Lottie P. Ayres, daughter of John A. Ayres, a pioneer of Henry Co., 111. She

Mr. Milchrist enlisted in the late war Aug. 12, 1 862, at Galva, in Co. G, 112th Regt. 111. Vol. Inf., the regiment commanded by Colonel, afterward General, Thomas J. Henderson. Mr. M. was commissioned Second Lieutenant, Sept. 12, 1862, and was afterward promoted First Lieutenant, May 20, 1863, taking effect March 31. Later he was promoted as Captain, on the 29th of June, 1865, and was transferred to Co. F, of the 65 th 111. Vol. Vet. Inf. He was in all the battles and engagements that his regiment participated in, among which were the siege of Knoxville, Tenn., Atlanta campaign, Franklin and Nashville, and was then transferred to Fort Fisher, N. C, and was with that army until the close of the war. Mr. Milchrist received quite an injury in August, 1864, by his horse falling on him, having been shot while he was riding it. He was honorably discharged July 13, 1865, having served his country faithfully.

Mr. M. affiliates with the Republican party, and socially is a member of the A. F. & A. M., Galva Lodge, No. 243, Galesburg Commandery, K. T. and the G. A. R. Mrs. Milchrist is a member of the Baptist Church.

enry Dewitt. Upon section 28 of Annawan Township, the gentleman whose name heads this biography, is engaged in general farming. He was born in Durham, Greene Co., N. Y., May 20, 1824, and in 1851 came to Henry County and purchased 100 acres of land in Kewanee Township. At that time there were but little improvements made in the township, and Mr. Dewitt became one of its pioneers. He built a log house 12 x 16 feet in size upon his land, and began its improvement. Here he lived until 187 1, when he sold out the old farm, and bought the 240-acre place in Annawan, where he now lives. Upon this he has a good two- story dwelling 40 feet square, and other good farm improvements. He is devoting his attention to raising Short-horn cattle and has some very fine Norman and Hambletonian horses. He has one colt of the English Draft breed which is one year old (May, 1885), and weighs 1,300 pounds! His hogs are of the Poland-China variety. The Indian trail leading from the Mississippi to Hennepin crossed this farm and in places is now to be seen.

Elucus Dewitt, the father of our subject, was born at Durham, N. Y.,in 1795, and lived until November, 1877. He was married in 1817, to Miss Mary Williams, a native of the Empire State, who was born in 1794. She is of Welsh descent and is still living.

Mr. Dewitt and Miss Sarah Ann Nelson were joined in the holy bonds of matrimony, May 5, 1849. She was born Oct. 18, 1831. She was the daughter of James Nelson, who was born in New York State in 1801, and died June 9, 1844. His wife was Miss Elizabeth Kinney, a native of New Brunswick, where she was born in 179s. Their marriage occurred in 1882. The wife, after becoming the mother of four children, died. Their names are Israel, Lovina, Sarah Ann, the wife of our subject, and William B. Of these, Sarah Ann is the only survivor.

Albert P. Kemerling. At this comparatively early day in the history of this section of Illinois, it is rarely that one meets an active business man who was born here. The biographical writers of this Album in their travel through the country meet but few such. Among this limited number, and one who is also today a prominent farmer of Burns Township, is Mr. Elbert P. Kemerling, of section 35. He was born in Burns Township, Feb. i, 18^1. Here he was reared and received a good common-school education, and has thus far in life resided. His parents, Jacob and Sarah (Albraight) Kemerling, were natives of Ohio, and early in the history of this county became residents here. They had a family of nine children, of whom Elbert was the youngest. They were : Levi J., Barbara S., Sophronia, Ellen, Henry H., Prudence

H., Charlotte and Elbert P., besides one who died in infancy. The elder Kemerling died Jan. 13, 1882; he was born May 18, 1807. His wife was born July 9, 1807, and died Sept. 25, 1864.

Elbert was married in Lawrence Co., Pa., Oct. 3, 1878, to Elvira Deaa, who was a native of that county, and who was born Sept. 17, 1852. William J. is their only child. Mrs. K. is a member of the Baptist Church, and Mr. K. affiliates with the Democratic party.

eginald H. Hinman. This gentleman has been foremost in the affairs of Osco Township for many years, even prior to the organization of the county under the township law. His residence is located upon section 27, where he has a large and valuable farm. His father, Willis Hinman, was a native-of Connecticut, where he met and married Olive Atwater, also of the same State. In May, 1851, they came West, and found a desirable location in Osco Township. Here they lived and farmed until 1858, when they moved into the village of Geneseo. Subsequently they moved to Cambridge, where they now reside. They are the parents of three children, - C. R., Reginald H. and William W.

Reginald H. was born in Connecticut, Feb. 4, 1828. He received an ordinary education, and, his father being a carpenter, he learned that trade, but for the past 37 years has been engaged in agricultural pursuits. In January, 185 1, we find him in Henry County, preceding his parents. In 1854 he settled on a quarter of a section of land entered by his father in 185 1, being section 27 of Osco Township, where he now resides. Here he has erected splendid farm buildings, and has 253 acres of tillable land.

His first marriage occurred in Troy, Ohio, Oct. 9, 1852, Miss Elizabeth Miller being the lady who joined him in the holy bonds of matrimony at this time. She was the daughter of Christley and Hannah (Wright) Miller. She accompanied him to his prairie home, and in Osco Township, on the 4th of October, 1866, she died. She had become the mother of three children, William Elliott, Frank M. and Jennie M. Mr. Hinman was subsequently married to Mrs. Susan Corl, widow of Henry Corl, and daughter of Thomas and Ann (Fraly) Combs. Their wedding occurred in Osco Township, Oct. 18, 1867. Henry Corl was a member of the 112th 111. Vol. Inf., and died while in the service of his country at Knoxville, Tenn., Nov. 18, 1864. Mrs. H. was born in Germantown, Pa., May 2, 1832.

Mr. H. has occupied more than two ordinary positions in the affairs of his township, and is regarded as a man of superior judgment and thoroughly honest in person. He has held the office of Supervisor for several years, has been Collector, and was the first man to fill that office after the organization of the township. He has also served as Justice of the Peace for many years, and also been Chairman of the Board of Supervisors. He has been Secretary of the Henry County Agricultural Society for 13 years. In politics he is a Democrat, is a member of the Masonic Order, and both himself and wife are members of the Episcopal Church.

ornelius Hayes. This gentleman, who resides at Annawan and who has retired from the active labors of farm life, has been for many years one of the extensive and prosperous agriculturists of Henry County. He was born in Tipperary, Ireland, Aug. 1, 1832, and came to America when a young man of 20 years of age. He located in New York, where the following five years were spent at farm labor, working by the month. He then came to Springfield, 111., and for two years more worked in the same way. In 1859 he came to Henry County, and on the 4th of March the following spring, moved here and purchased 80 acres of land on section 32, of Alba Township. This he improved and brought to a high state of cultivation. In 1869 he purchased 240 acres on sections 20 and 21. Two years later he secured another 240-acre tract, and now owns 490 acres in Alba Township, and r6o acres on section 10 of Annawan Township. He also has a good dwelling at Annawan, where he lives, which is large and commodious, and well suited for a hotel. Besides this property he has horses, cattle and hogs, valued at $5,000. The marriage of Mr. Hayes'and Miss Maggie J.

Smith was celebrated Dec. 1, 1872, the Rev. Father Smith, of Geneseo, officiating. Mrs. Hayes was born in County Antrim, Ireland, Feb. 24, 1850, and was brought to America by her parents. Alice, who was born April 22, 1883, is their only child.

Mr. Hayes has held almost all the township offices, and is recognized as an excellent business man. He has been Assessor of the Township 14 years, served as Supervisor for six years, and Treasurer for eight years. He has been Highway Commissioner for nine years, and Director of his school district for four years. He is now engaged in handling agricultural implements in Annawan, among which is the McCormick Harvester. Religiously, the family are members of the Catholic Church.

homas Franklin McKane, editor of The Standard, at Galva, was born at French Grove, Peoria Co., 111., Oct. 15, 1855. The McKane family is traced back to the Isle of Man, where the parents of our subject were born. They were Francis and Mary (Gawne) McKane, and were by occupation farmers. They came to America and located at Rochester, N. Y., where they were united in matrimony. Shortly after their marriage they removed to Peoria Co., 111., where they conducted a hotel, and finally, in 1856, they came to Galva and settled on a farm near that city. The elder McKane was engaged in the mining and gardening business during the latter years of his life. He died at Galva, Jan. 17, 1873, aged 56 years. His wife, who survives him, is the mother of five children now living, namely: Mrs. Jane Kissick, a resident of Holt Co., Mo. ; Mrs. Anna Kermeen, of Nemaha Co., Kan. ; Rufus H., of Galva; the subject of this sketch and Mrs. Lillie Reed, of Galva.

Mr. McKane received a good common-school education at the public schools of Galva, and at the age of T4 years entered the office of the Galva Republican. He remained in that office until it was removed to Chicago, when he went to work in the Galva Journal office, where he continued until after the big fise. In 1873 he went with his employer, W. J. Ward, to Wenona, Mich. At the latter place he remained, following his trade most of the time, until the spring of 1880, when he returned to his old home at Galva. Here he worked in different printing offices in the vicinity until in August, i88r, when, in company with F. M. Riggen, he embarked in the newspaper enterprise for himself. At that time they started the Galva Standard, with which paper he has since been connected, getting up a very creditable paper, to which Mr. McKane devotes all his energies, giving it his undivided attention. He manages the office, and also does the editorial work.

Mr. McKane is a public-spirited, enterprising young man, and does much to advance the interests of his town. At present he is filling the office of Town Clerk, and Clerk of the Board of Highway Commissioners.

ohn T. Tineh. When the present line of the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad was being projected and built from Galesburg to Chicago many shrewd men from the older settled portions of the country saw the advantages offered by the section it passed through and rapidly came in to improve them. Among those who were thus attracted was John T. Finch, who is now engaged in general agriculture on section 34, of Burns Township. The first 14 years of his life were passed in Hamilton County, Ohio, where he had been born, on the 23d of July, 1828. His parents removed to Clinton County, in the same State, where he passed the following ten years, when he came West, and in the springof 1852 we find him making preparations to prepare for a home in Burns Township. He possessed but little or nothing in the way of wealth, but by his own exertions has been quite successful, and is to-day the owner of a magnificent tract of land consisting of 480 acres, all of which is tillable and provided with fine farm buildings. He is looked upon as one of the prosperous, well-to-do farmers of Henry County. He has taken considerable interest in school matters, and has served his district as Director.

The parents of Mr. Finch, William and Elizabeth (Farris) Finch, were natives of Connecticut. In an early day they removed to Ohio, and both died in Clinton County. The number of their children were 1 1, of whom John T. was the youngest. Before leaving for the West, Finch and Miss Caroline Schoonover were united in marriage in Washington Co., Ohio. The wedding occurred on New Year's Day of 1852. Miss Schoonover was a daughter of Henry and Eunice (Hopkins) Schoonover, and was born in Washington Co., Ohio, Dec. 14, 1834. Her parents were natives of New Jersey and Connecticut respectively, and her father was killed while living in Washington County, on the 4th of March, 1842, being thrown from a horse. Her mother still survives.

Mr. and Mrs. Finch have had born to them three children, - Hattie, who was born Oct. 1, 1852; Henry, Oct. 16, 1859; and Adolphus, Feb. 2, 1862. Hattie was the wife of Henry F. King, and resided in Fillmore Co., Neb., where she died Feb. 6, 1876. She was the mother of two children - Walter and Ralph. Henry C. and Adolphus reside in Burns Township.

April 13, 1820, in Green Co., Pa., and is the son of George and Julia (Fry) Huffman, natives of Pennsylvania and of German ances- His parents' family consisted of 14 children, only three of whom survive, namely: George, Mrs. Mahala Wilson and our subject.

Our subject was reared on a farm, alternating his labors thereon by attendance at the public schools in the acquisition of an education. In 1865, after the close of the war, he emigrated West, locating on section n, Galva Township, and afterward removed, purchasing 320 acres, which he is the owner of at present and on which he resides. Mr. Huffman commenced in the world without a dollar, and by his good judgment, economy and perseverance, has accumulated a considerable amount of this world's goods.

Mr. Abraham Huffman was married in Pennsylvania, the lady of his choice being Miss Hannah Bowen, daughter of Mason Bowen. Of their union 12 children have been born, ten of whom survived, - George was married twice, his present wife being Casa. Jane (Bowler), and they are the parents of four children, viz : Lucy, Ella, Maggie and Walter ; Mason, who took for his better half Miss Nancy Plants, of Pennsylvania, and whose home circle has been bleesed with seven children, - George, Levi, Seely, Abraham, Mary, Ollie and Minnie ; Julia Ann married Rollin Bryan, a native of Iowa, and they have eight children, - Abraham, George, Johnny, Lizzie, Anna, Katie, Jimmy and Ross ; Dilla was united in the bonds of matrimony with William Bryan, and their family consists of n children, namely: George A., David M., Celia, Abraham, May, Minnie, Charly, Mason, Delia, Harry and Effje; Eliza is the widow of Zenith May, and is the mother of three children, - Peter, Maggie and George Zenith; Mary married Gharly White, of Stark County, and they have become the parents of a family of five children, - Jane, Harvey, George, Hattie and an infant girl ; Haley was united in marriage with Robert Sprague, and the following are the names of their children: Mary, Abraham, Nellie, Johnny, Willie and George; and John, Willie and Frank are unmarried.

illiam W. Hinman, a successful farmer, as well as one of the respected citizens of Henry County, is a resident on section 27, Osco Township, where he follows his chosen vocation. The parents of Mr. Hinman, Willis and Olive (Atwater) Hinman, were natives of Connecticut. In 1838, they emigrated to Miami Co., Ohio, where they resided until 1850, when they came to this county. On arriving here the father entered 360 acres of land in Osco Township. He located 6n this land and continued to reside thereon until 1858, when he removed to Geneseo and retired from the active agricultural labors of life. Previous to his removal to Geneseo, he was severely kicked by a horse, which has since prevented him from manual labor, and he has made his home since that time in Geneseo and Cambridge. He and his wife were the parents of eight children, three of whom attained the age of maturity, namely: Clara R., R. H. and William W. Clara became the

The gentleman whose name stands at the head of this notice was born in Hartford Co., Conn., April 11, 1833, and was five years old when his parents removed to Ohio, in which State his education was acquired in the district schools. In 1849, Mr. Hinman went to Dayton, Ohio, to learn the harnessmaker's trade, but did not complete the same, concluding to come to this county, where he arrived in the spring of 1851. His first purchase of land in this county consisted of 80 acres lying in Geneseo Township, which he afterward exchanged with his father for the farm on which he is at present residing in Osco Township. Mr. Hinman is at present the owner of 200 acres of land in Osco Township, all of which is in an advanced state of cultivation. His farm is indicative of what energy and perseverance may accomplish in the improvement of land, and his success in his chosen vocation of what economy and energetic effort may bring about.

Mr. Hinman was united in marriage in Andover Township,' this county, Oct. 22, 1867, with Clara Olmstead, daughter of Daniel and Almira Olmstead, natives of New York. Her parents came to Henry County about 1853, and settled in Andover Township, where her father died in 1866, and her mother in Cambridge, this county, April 7, 1885. Mrs. Hinman, wife of the subject of this notice, bore her husband two children, - -.Daniel O. and Heber, the latter of whom died in infancy. The wife and mother departed this life, Dec. 9, 1870, in Osco Township, and Mr. Hinman was again married, Feb. 21, 1872, at Geneseo, to Miss Elizabeth, daughter of Eusebius and Elizabeth (Pratt) Townsend, natives of Pennsylvania, where her father died, April 18, 1863. The mother still survives. Her parents' children were nine in number, - Anna F., George B., Theo. E., Lacy D., Sarah E., Joseph, Elizabeth, William H. and Robert D. Mrs. Hinman, wife of William W., of. this sketch, was born in Chester Co., Pa., March 6, 1842. She and her husband are the parents of three children, - Willis T., E. Parker and Ralph B.

Mr. Hinman has held the office of Township Assessor and others of minor import. Religiously, he and his wife are members of the Episcopal Church. Socially, he is a member of the Order of Masonry, and politically, he is a supporter of the principles advocated by the Democratic party. Aug. 9, 1862,

Mr. Hinman enlisted in the 112th 111. Vol. Inf. and served in defense of his country's honor until the close of the war. After the close of the war and the cause for which he fought was victorious, he returned home, doffed his uniform, cast aside his accoutrements of war and once more entered upon the peaceful duties of a farm life and has since continued to reside on the old home farm on section 27, Osco Township.

eorge D. Palmer, of the firm of Palmer & Walker, dealers in groceries and provisions, Galva, 111., was born July 6, 1854, in Otsego Co., N. Y., near Schuyler's Lake. The parents of Mr. Palmer, of this sketch, were Dudley W. and Laura (Bard) Palmer, natives of Otsego Co , N. Y., and of English extraction. A reunion of the Palmer family residing in America was held at Long Island, in August, 1883, and over 5,000 families were represented. Their great-grandfather, Christopher Palmer, resided in Connecticut, where he died at the advanced age of 103 years. He was a soldier in the War of the Revolution. His son, Nathan S. Palmer, was born in 1800; was a farmer by occupation, and died in Galva, this County, Feb. 14, 1883, aged 83 years. He came here from New York State in April, 1858, and married Eliza Smith, daughter of Ezra Smith, who died here in 1877, aged 77 years, having been born in Connecticut in r8oo. One thing most remarkable in the history of the Palmer family, from which George D. is directly descended, is that all four of his grandparents were born in the year 1800. His grandmother bore her husband three children, - Dudley W., Louisa E., and Christopher C. Of these, Dudley was born in Otsego Co. N. Y. He was a mechanic in early life, and later a farmer in this county. He came here in April, 1858, where he followed the occupation of farming for ten years and until his death, which occurred in February, 1868, while in his 42d year. He was married in New York to Laura Bard, who was born there in 1830. She is yet living, and resides in this county, and is the daughter of Wilson and Lasina Bard, both of whom were born in 1800, in New York. She bore I

George D., subject of this notice, came to this county with his parents when he was but four years old. His education was partly received in the district schools of this country, but he finished his education in the Galva High School. His years of manual labor prior to majority were spent on the farm. At the age of 26, in 1880, he became the junior partner of the firm of Regnell & Palmer, engaged in the grocery business, and has continued in that business until the present time. In January, 1884, the name of the firm was changed to Palmer & Walker, and the business is conducted under that name at the present time. By honest and straightforward dealings with their fellow -men, and they are meeting with success in their business.

Mr. Palmer was united in marriage Nov. 4, 1874, with Miss May L. Walker, a daughter of Joseph A. Walker. She was born Nov. 5, 1857, and has borne her husband two children - Rena M., born July 6, 1879; and an infant unnamed, born June 30, 1884. Mr. and Mrs. Palmer religiously are members of the Baptist Church. Socially, Mr. Palmer is a member of the I. O. O. F., Galva Lodge, No. 408, and Galva Encampment, No. 174, and is also a member of the Fire Company. Politically, he is identified with the Republican party.

jj hilip Emmert, dealer in grain at Osco, Osco Township, is a son of Andrew and Margaret (Smith) Emmert, natives of Ger- 11 j many. They were married in the old country jr and there resided until their emigration to the United States, which took place in 1833. On their arrival in this country they located in Bedford Co., Pa., where the mother died March 10, 1855. The father afterward sold his farm in Pennsylvania and came to this county to live with his son, the subject of this notice, and with whom he resided until his death, which occurred Sept. 29, 1875. The issue of their union was seven children, - Elenora C, Philip, Caroline, John Valentine, Margaret, John and Dorothy.

Germany, July 17, 1822. He came to the United States with his parents in 1833. He received a fair education in the common schools and continued to reside under the parental roof-tree until he attained his majority. On becoming his own man he engaged in the occupation of farming on his own account, which vocation he followed from 1842 to 185 1. From 1851 to i860 he was engaged the major portion of his time in carpenter's work. In the fall of 185 r, Mr. Emmert came to this county, accompanied by his wife and eight children, and located in Osco Township, where he purchased 1 60 acres of land located on section 8, and on which he resided until 1855, when he sold the same and bought a farm of 200 acres on section 17 ; there he lived until 1875, when he sold that also. Mr. Emmert has been a resident of Osco Township since 1851. After selling his farm in 1875, he removed to the village of Osco, where he erected a fine residence and where until the present time he has been engaged in buying grain, meeting with success in that business.

Mr. Emmert was united in marriage, in Bedford Co., Pa., Jan. 20, 1842, with Miss Margaret S. Weidlein, a native of Germany, in which country she was born Jan. 22, 181 9. She was the daughter of John and Sybilla Wiedlein, who had five children, namely : John, John S., Margaret A., Nicholas and Lovina. Mrs. Emmert, wife of the subject of this notice, was about 22 years of age when she accompanied her parents to the United States and located with them in Pennsylvania, where she resided until her marriage. She and her husband are the parents of ten children, - Barbara, George S., Rebecca, John Philip, Valentine W., Andrew J., William H., Margaret A. and Charles F. Rebecca died Oct. 28, 1880, in her 38th year. She was the wife of Wm. E. Hill, a resident of Iowa, but died at the residence of her parents in Osco Township, this county. One child was born of their union, named Philip. Barbara is the wife of J. H. Conrad, and resides in Dodge City, Kan. ; Margaret A. married Aaron Hill, a resident of Herkimer, Marshall Co , Kan.

Mr. Emmert of this sketch has held the office of Highway Commissioner, School Director and other minor offices within the gift of the people of his township. He and his wife are active, leading members of the English Lutheran Church. Politically,

George S. Emmert, son of the subject of this notice, enlisted in August, 1861, in the 37th 111. Vol. Inf. At the battle of Prairie Grove, Ark., in December, 1862, he was wounded by a minie ball in the leg, in consequence of which he was obliged to have his leg amputated just above the knee. He resides in Herkimer, Marshall Co., Kan., where he is engaged in farming and stock-raising.

John P. Emmert enlisted in August, 1862, in the 37th 111. Vol. Inf., and served until the close of the war, receiving no serious wounds, although he was in many a hard-fought battle. He was 175^ years old when he enlisted. His residence at present is Kansas City, Mo., where he is engaged in stock and commission business. Valentine W. Emmert resides in St. Joseph, Mo., and is likewise engaged in the stock and commission business ; Andrew J. Emmert is a resident of Kearney, Mo., where he is engaged in farming and stock-raising; William H. is a farmer, following his vocation in Marshall Co., Iowa, where Philip also resides, engaged in the same occupation ; Charles F. is a farmer, residing in Jasper Co., Iowa.

enry Herman, senior member of the business firm of Herman & Waterman, at Geneseo, was born in Wurtemberg, Germany Nov. 26, 1831. His parents were Philip and Carrie (Neuberger) Herman. Mr. Herman came to the United States in the same year in which he attained his majority. He went to the State of Kentucky, and made his home there until 1857, when he came to Geneseo, and formed a partnership with Mr. Waterman in the sale of clothing and the lines of merchandise common to a gentlemen's furnishing store.

Theirs is the oldest establishment of the kind in the county. Mr. Herman is also one of the found ers of the Farmers' National Bank. Messrs. Herman & Waterman are the owners of two-thirds of the Geneseo Brewery, and Mr. Herman is the secretary of the stock company who are its owners. He has occupied the position since its incorporation. In his

He was married in Cincinnati, Ohio, Dec. 23, 1863, to Addie Hirschland, and they have had four children. Samuel was born Dec. 4, 1864; Carrie was born Feb. 12, 1865 ; Sadie died in infancy ; Felix was born Sept. 4, 1874. Mrs. Herman was born in Nassau, Germany, and is the daughter of Samuel Hirschland. The family are adherents of the Jewish faith.

obert Looney, deceased, formerly residing on section 36, Galva Township, where he followed the vocation of farming, was born in Kirk Maughold, Isle of Man, Nov. 10, 1833, and is a son of Robert and Isabella (Lewen) Looney, who both died on the isl- Robert Looney was educated on his native island, and at the age of 17 years he emigrated to the land of greater possibilities, and soon after landing at an Eastern seaport he came to Brimfield, Peoria County, this State, where some people from his native isle had preceded him and were residing. He worked at his trade in Peoria County, which was that of a carpenter and which he had learned in his native country, for a time, and after four years spent in this country he returned to his native isle. There he married his old sweet-heart, school and play mate, Eleanor Corkill, who was born there Nov. 8, 1835. She is the daughter of William and Isabella (Jochan) Corkill, natives of that country. Her father was a banker there and from one of the older families. Ten children were born to her parents, who all reached the age of maturity, but Mrs. Looney was the only one who emigrated to this country.

Mr. Looney came again to America, with his bride, in the spring of 1855, and went directly to Brimfield, Peoria County. He remained there only two weeks, and then came to Galva Township, this county, and located on section 36, where he had previously purchased 40 acres of land and had partially improved the same. Subsequently, by energetic effort and economy, he succeeded in acquiring a sufficiency to purchase 140 acres additional, which he did, and at the time of his death was the proprietor of 180 acres. He was a great worker and a good manager, and his success is attributable to his

On coming to this country, Mr. Looney was poor in purse but rich in will power and ambition, and his life from the time he first located in Peoria County until the time of his death was one of continual activity and labor. He died here, Jan. 22, 1874. His children were eight in number, namely: Mrs. Alice Nichols, Mrs. Isabella Meikel, Hattie, Robert H, Frederick, Fannie, Lizzie and Florence, and two children who died in infancy.

Mrs. Looney, since the death of her husband, has managed the farm with good judgment and success, and has added to the same 40 acres by a subsequent purchase, until at present the place consists of 220 acres. She is a lady of considerable business tact, combined with good judgment, and is meeting .with success in a financial point of view. Religiously, she attends the Methodist Episcopal Church.

!' to-day is a well known farmer residing on section 7 of Weller Township. He is a native of Prussia, and was born near Hanover, Jan. 6, 1834. When a young man, in 1847, he accompanied his parents to America, landing at New Orleans. They made their way northward, and in June of the following year made a location in Henry County. Here William resided until 187 r, when he removed to Jo Daviess Co., 111. He seemingly was not favorably impressed with the advantages offered there, for at the end of six years we find him on his way back to Henry County. He then located on a farm in Weller Township, where he owns a small farm, and in Clover Township he also owns 120 acres of land. Politically, he is united with the Democratic party.

Jan. 28, 1862, there occurred a wedding in Andover Township, this county, in which William Poppy and Sophia Neumann were the conspicuous parties. The children who have been born of this union number four and bear the following names : ^ Garhard, Franklin, Lena and Rosa. Franklin is deceased.

Jj£«T'J?J was born in Guernsey Co., Ohio, Aug. 8, SiJj ^32- His parents, Andrew and Ann (Smith) -fli. Hanna, were members of the agricultural class, and he was brought up on a farm, receiving the education and training common in the experience of the sons of farmers. He determined on following another mode of life from that pursued by his father, and when he was 2 2 he came to Geneseo and began to deal in horses. In the spring of 1881 he embarked in the business in which he is now interested. He conducts all the lines of traffic common to the business in which he is interested, and also runs the mail routes between Geneseo and Cambridge in Henry County and Prophetstown in Whiteside County. His hacks traverse the routes daily, and facilities for the transportation of travelers are also provided.

June 29, 1855, he was married, in Phenix Township, to Mary J. Cherry. She was born in Licking Co., Ohio, and is the daughter of James Cherry. They have two children, who are named Eva and Etta. Mr. Hanna and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

iram Crossley, the proprietor of 1 20 acres of land in Osco Township, and one of its *** successful farmers, resides upon section 16, where he follows his chosen vocation. The parents of Mr. Crossley were John B. and Elizabeth (Goldtrap) Crossley, and were natives of Ohio, where they were married and resided, his father following the occupation of a farmer. In 1850 the parents came to Bureau County, this State, where they resided four years, and then removed to and settled in Atkinson Township, this county, and continued to reside in the same until 1866. During that year they returned to Clermont Co., Ohio, where they are still living. Their children were six in

Mr. Crossley, of whom we write, was born in Clermont Co., Ohio, Nov. 4, r836. His education was acquired in the common schools of his native county, and his years prior to attaining his majority were passed on the home farm assisting his father in the labor thereon. In September, 1862, Mr. Crossley enlisted in the 112th III. Vol. Inf., and served in defense of his country's flag until March, 1863, when he was- discharged on account of disability. Receiving his discharge, he returned to this county and continued to reside here until 1864, when he again enlisted in the 7 2d 111. Vol. Inf., known as the Board of Trade Regiment. He served until October, 1865, when, the war having closed, and the soldiers on both sides having doffed their uniforms, laid aside their accoutrements of war, and returned to their peaceful vocations of life, he came home. Mr. C. met with a serious accident in Kentucky prior to his leaving the field of battle. .Jan 1, 1863, he was run over by a forage wagon, which was the cause of his receiving his discharge formerly referred to.

On returning from the war, Mr. Crossley again settled in Osco Township, and purchased 80 acres of land on section 1 6. He erected good buildings on his farm, and entered vigorously and energetically upon the task of its improvement. He has since added to his original purchase, and at present is the proprietor of 120 acres of land in an advanced state of cultivation.