Henry County, Illinois - The whole text, 1910 (part 6 of 32)

In the ancestral history of Mr. Dustin there appears a most interesting and fascinating chapter - the story of his great-grandmother, Hannah Dustin. the wife of Thomas Dustin. It was in April, 1697, that the Indians went upon the warpath and captured Mrs. Dustin and her eight children. They dashed the brains of her infant out against a tree and took the mother and the nurse into the wilderness, the father having escaped with seven children. Mrs. Dustin with heroic purpose planned their escape. She, therefore, waited her opportunity and succeeded in killing all but two of her captors, after which she made her way back to her old home. The family is one of the oldest of New England, having been there established in early colonial days.

It was in 1859 that George W. Dustin was united in marriage to Miss Maria D. Jackson, who arrived in Wethersfield, October 10, 1840, having made the journey by team from Ohio in company with her parents. Her mother died in 1841 at the age of twenty-four years and her's was the second burial in Wethersfield. The father long survived, passing away in 1907 at the very venerable age of ninety-one years. Mrs. George W. Dustin has six living children and has lost four. Those who still survive are : John Francis, a physician and ranch owner in South Dakota; George Lewis, a member of a government life saving crew in Michigan; Albert M., who is with the St. Louis & Iron Mountain Railway in Arkansas; Charles M., who is connected with a newspaper in British Columbia; Mitchell J., of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, who is with the Pennsylvania Railway Company, as Y. M. C. A. secretary for the railroad; and Forest T., who is manager and salesman for Selz, Schwab Shoe Company of Chicago.

. Mr. Dustin was a loyal adherent of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and also equally faithful in his allegiance to Masonry, which is based upon the brotherhood of mankind and inculcates among its members the principles and practices of mutual helpfulness and brotherly kindness. He was a man of genial, social nature, which made him popular as a traveling salesman and wherever he was known, and in Kewanee he had a circle of friends coextensive with the circle of his acquaintance. His death occurred in April, 1881. Mrs. Dustin still survives and makes her home in Kewanee. She is a member of the First Baptist church and for over fifty years has lived a consistent Christian life as a representative of that organization.

Although one of the younger members of the medical fraternity in Kewanee, the success of Dr. Warren T. Heaps is such as many an older physician might well envy, and prompted by laudable ambition and manifesting conscientious effort in his professional services, his progress with the years to come is assured. He was born in Annawan, Illinois, January 11, 1879, and is the son of I. G. Heaps, who is mentioned on another page of this volume. After mastering the elementary branches of learning Dr. Heaps continued his studies in the high school of Kewanee and thus laid a good foundation upon which to build the superstructure of professional learning as he entered upon preparation for the practice of medicine. His professional course was pursued in the medical department of the St. Louis University, from which he was grad- uated in 1906, and he afterward spent a year in St. Mary's Institute at St. Louis, in the capacity of assistant surgeon. This brought him the practical experience that well qualified him for the private practice of medicine.

On the 5th of June, 1907, Dr. Heaps was married to Miss Georgiella Blake, and on the ist of July he began practice in Kewanee in connection with Dr. Cole under the firm style of Cole & Heaps. In the months which have since elapsed he has secured a good practice and has demonstrated his ability in coping with intricate problems which continually confront the physician and surgeon in his efforts to restore health and prolong life. He keeps in touch with the advanced thought of the profession through his membership in the County Medical Society and the Illinois State Medical Society. He is also a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks.

Baxter Fuller

Baxter Fuller, who is the owner of a fine farm of two hundred acres on section 35, Wethersfield township, this county, and forty acres in Stark county, and another of one hundred and sixty acres in Galva township, leases most of his land at the present time, cultivating only a small portion himself. He was born on the old homestead place on section 35, Wethersfield township, his natal day being March 29, 1845. His parents, Jehiel and Emeline Fuller, were natives of Pennsylvania and OWo respectively and were married in the latter state. The first representatives of the family in this country came to the new world on the Mayflower. Jehiel Fuller, who made his way to Henry county about 1838, took up his abode among the earliest settlers of Wethersfield township and, locating on section 35, there sucessfully carried on his farming operations until called to his final rest about 1865, when he had attained the age of sixtyfive years. Unto him and his wife were born eight children, three of whom are yet living, as follows: Baxter, of this review; Jehiel; and Mrs. Helen Maxfield, of Cincinnati, Ohio.

In early life Baxter Fuller enjoyed the educational advantages aflforded by the district schools of his home locality. At the time of the Civil war he espoused the Union cause and for six months did duty as a member of Company H, One Hundred and Thirty- fourth Illinois Volunteer Infantry. When he had attained his majority his father gave him eighty acres of land on the west quarter of section 35, Wethersfield township, where he erected the necessary buildings and made his home until 1895. About 1892 he purchased a tract of eighty acres adjoining this farm on the east and built thereon a new residence of eight rooms with all modern conveniences, including an acetylene gas plant. In 1895 he took up his abode in that dwelling and has continually extended the boundaries of his farm by additional purchase until it now comprises two hundred and forty acres of rich and productive land. Until four years ago he was actively engaged in the operation of this large farm but now leases the greater part of the land and cultivates only a small tract, which he devotes principally to the raising of com and garden truck. In addition to his agricultural inter- ests he has always given considerable attention to the raising of stock, keeping on hand from twenty-five to forty head of cattle, eight or ten horses and also some hogs. He likewise has a quarter section of land in Galva township which he rents, and his wife is the owner of a tract of one hundred acres on section 34 and 33, Wethersfield township. Formerly Mr. Fuller was also the owner of farming lands in Stark county, this state, and in Nebraska. The success which he now enjoys is entirely the result of his own well directed labor and enterprise and he is accounted one of the substantial and progressive citizens of his native county.

On the 14th of September, 1869, at Toulon, Illinois, Mr. Fuller was joined in wedlock to Miss Mary A. Peterson, a daughter of Jonas and Martha Peterson, of Wethersfield township. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Fuller have been born three children, namely: Arthur, who is thirty-eight years of age and resides at home; May, the wife of Charles Broughton, an agriculturist of Wethersfield township; and Trella, a maiden of fourteen, who is at home.

Mr, Fuller is a stanch advocate of the prohibition party and an active worker in its ranks, believing that the liquor traffic is the worst evil with which our country has to contend. For four years he capably served as justice of the peace and has advanced the cause of education as a school director, acting in the latter capacity for some years. His religious faith is indicated by his membership in the Saxon Methodist Episcopal church, of which he is a trustee and in which he served as class leader for many years or until his recent resignation. For some time he also acted in the capacity of steward. He is well known throughout the county where his entire life has been passed and where he has so directed his efforts as to win the respect and confidence of his fellowmen.

Ervin Cramer

Success has come to many men who have labored earnestly and persistently. It is not an unusual thing to obtain a competence, but the record is one which never fails to elicit admiration and command respect if honorable methods have been followed in its attainment. Such has been the history of Ervin Cramer, who is now living retired in Cambridge after long years of active connection with agricultural interests. He was born in Columbus, Ohio, June 11, 1835, and in both the paternal and maternal lines comes of old families of Pennsylvania. His grandfathers were both farmers of the Keystone state. John Cramer, the father of our subject, was also born in Pennsylvania and made farming his life work. He arrived in Illinois during the pioneer epoch in its history, taking up his abode at Farmington in 1837, only five years after the Black Hawk war had determined the question of the supremacy of the white over the red race in this state. He had served as a drummer in the Black Hawk war and thus aided in reclaiming this state for the purposes of civilization. He died a few years later, when in middle life, while his wife reached the very advanced age of eighty-five years. Mrs. Cramer bore the maiden name of Catharine Coble, and she too was a native of Pennsylvania. Both were members of the Methodist church, and the Christian teaching of their home left its impress upon the lives of their children. They reared eight to years of maturity, namely: Jacob, William, Daniel, Isaac, Samuel, Keys, Wesley and Ervin.

Ervin Cramer was only two years old when brought to Illinois by his parents and in Fulton county his youthful days were passed. When he had attained his majority he proudly cast his first presidential vote for James Buchanan, and soon afterward he removed to Peoria county, this state. In his youthful days he had attended the old fashioned subscription schools where the methods of instruction were very primitive while the school term was of brief duration. The remainder of the year was devoted to the labors of the fields and he remained on the old home farm until he had attained his majority. For two years in his early manhood he engaged in cultivating the home place and then bought a colt which he traded for a tract of land at Bradford. Later he disposed of that property and in 1856 came to Henry county, purchasing eighty acres in Munson township, on which he turned the first furrows. He also fenced and improved the place and added to it a tract of one hundred and twenty acres which he still owns. As the years went by his farm work was conducted along the lines of progressive and modern agriculture, with the result that he became the owner of one of the best improved farms in the county, its rich fields making ready response in generous harvests to the care and labor which he bestowed upon them. He prospered as time passed on, and at length, feeling that his competence was sufficient to enable him to live retired, he removed to Cambridge on the 26th of February, 1902, and bought a fine residence, which he still occupies. He also owns his farm, which is one of the finest in the county, and the land for which he paid three dollars and thirty cents per acre would now sell for one hundred and fifty dollars per acre.

On the 14th of December, 1862, Mr. Cramer was united in marriage to Miss Lilley Hoose, who was born in Bradford county, Pennsylvania, June II, 1845, and is a daughter of Nicholas and Phebe (Castaline) Hoose. Her parents were natives of the Empire state, whence they removed to Pennsylvania, while in the spring of 185 1 they came to Illinois, settling in Munson township, Henry county, where the father purchased land and began farming. He died here January 20, 1875, at the age of sixty-two years, while his wife still survives him and is now in her ninety-second year. Mr. Hoose was the son of Jacob Hoose, a native of New York and of Dutch descent. The latter was loyal in his citizenship and served as a soldier of the war of 1812. He married Sarah Curtis, and their last days were passed in Pennsylvania. The maternal grandparents of Mrs. Cramer were Louis and Elizabeth (Elster) Castaline. The former was also one of the defenders of American interests in the second war with England, and in days of peace he followed the occupation of farming. He was nearly ninety years of age at the time of his demise, while his wife passed the ninetieth milestone on life's journey. They had nine children, all of whom grew to maturity and were married, with the exception of one.

Unto Mr. and Mrs. Cramer were born two sons, but they lost both, Alfred having died at the age of seven years and John passing away in infancy. Politically Mr. Cramer is a democrat, and his support of the party is based upon an intelligent understanding of its principles and the belief in their efficacy as features in good government. In business he has won his success along lines which bear close investigation and scrutiny, for never has he sacrificed the interests of others to further his own prosperity.

William H. Holzinger

Banking interests are the heart of the commercial body and indicate the healthfulness of trade. The bank that follows a safe, conservative policy in times of widespread financial depression does more to estalbish public confidence than any other one agency, and back of the institution are the men who manage and control its affairs. Active in this connection is William H. Holzinger, who in 1906 became the cashier of the Geneseo Savings bank and is also the president of the bank of Annawan. He makes his home in the latter town, and the records indicate that he is one of the native sons of Henry county for his birth occurred in Yorktown township on the 17th of August, 1861. His parents were George and Elizabeth (Lehman) Holzinger, the former a native of Baden, Germany, and the latter of this county. George Holzinger was a son of George Holzinger, Sr., who married a Miss Ackerman and with his family crossed the Atlantic to the new world. Locating in Henry county he here followed farming for many years, but is now deceased. The maternal grandfather of our subject was Lawrence Lehman, a native of Alsace, Germany. He wedded Elizabeth Lehman and on coming to the United States settled first at Warren, Pennsylvania, but afterward came to Henry county, Illinois, and cast in his lot with the first settlers of Loraine township. He, too, carried on general agricultural pursuits and spent his last days in Yorktown township, where he passed away when more than sixty years of age. His wife survived and died when over seventy years of age. They were the parents of six children, four sons and two daughters : Lawrence, Daniel, Jacob, William, Elizabeth and Clara. Of this family EHzabeth became the wife of George Holzinger, Jr., who during the early period of his residence in Illinois lived at Naperville. He afterward removed to Henry county and was one of the first to establish a home in Yorktown township, where he carried on general farming and reared his family. The soil, naturally rich and productive, responded generously to the care and labor which he bestowed upon it and as the years passed brought to him a substantial income. In community affairs he was somewhat active and held various local offices, the duties of which he discharged with credit to himself and satisfaction to his constituents. He belonged to the German Evangelical church and died in that faith in 1891, at the age of fifty-eight years. His wife, also a member of the same church, yet resides on the home farm. Their family numbered nine children, five sons and four daughters : William H. ; Anna, the wife of John Wolf, of Pilot

Mound, Iowa; Ella, the wife of Edward Mapes, a resident of Annawan ; Daniel J., cashier of the bank at Annawan ; George A., also of the same town ; Emma, a teacher in Iowa; Harvey E., who is assistant cashier of the Geneseo Savings Bank; Fred C, of Hooppole, Illinois; and Inez, at home.

William H. Holzinger, a Hfelong resident of Henry county, was reared on the farm with all its routine of duties and its happy experiences. He attended the district schools and Hkewise continued his education in the Geneseo high school for a year, while later he attended the Northwestern College at Naperville. He afterward engaged in teaching school for fifteen years, and, taking up the study of law, was graduated from the Kent College of Law, in Chicago, with the class of 1898. He has never engaged in practice, but his knowledge of legal principles has been of material benefit to him in the conduct of business affairs. Following his graduation from the law school he turned his attention to the real-estate business and to banking, and the same year established the Bank of Annawan, while in May, 1906, he became one of the organizers of the Geneseo Savings Bank, of which he has served continuously as cashier. His real-estate holdings include farm lands in the Dakotas and in Minnesota. His discernment is keen, his judgment sound and reliable and his enterprise is undaunted by any of the usual obstacles and difficulties which bar the path to success. That he is one of the more progressive business men of the county is indicated in the fact that he was for two years the president of the Geneseo Business Men's Association.

On the i6th of June, 1891, Mr. Holzinger was married to Miss Ella Galvin, a daughter of William and Bridget (Duffey) Galvin. They now have two children, William Homer and Mary. Mr. Holzinger belongs to Stewart Lodge, No. 92, F. & A. M.; to Geneseo Chapter, No. 12, R. A. M.; Kewanee Commandery, K. T. ; the Knights of Pythias; and the Modern Woodmen of America, and in his life exemplifies the beneficent spirit that underlies these organizations. Since age conferred upon him the right of franchise he has given stalwart allegiance to the republican party, is serving as a member of the city council at Annawan, at the present time, formerly filled the office of justice of the peace and for several terms was school treasurer. In association with five others he was instrumental in building the armory in Geneseo. He is closely connected with the business development and progress of both cities and makes his home in Annawan, where he owns and occupies a beautiful residence. In his life he has displayed much of the initiative spirit which enables him to institute and execute carefully formulated plans and to coordinate forces until they bring about a successful conclusion.

John I. Hunt

John I. Hunt, a prominent and successful farmer and stock raiser of Henry county, whose well directed efforts in this line of activity are bringing to him a gratifying measure of success, was born in Weller township on the 12th of July, 1863, a son of Henry J. and Ellen (Hoare) Hunt. The father, a native of London, England was the eldest of four brothers who came to America with his mother about 1848. He came direct to Henry county, where he leased farms for many years, his remaining days being passed within the borders of this county. He was connected with the Masonic order, and passed away on the 25th of January, 1891, when fifty-two years of age. He was twice married, his first union being with Miss Ellen Hoare, a daughter of Samuel Hoare, one of the earliest settlers in Henry county. Unto them were born four children, namely: Clara, the wife of James Laub, of Weller township, now residing in Clark county, Nebraska; Alice, the widow of John Laub, also of Weller township, who now makes her home in Iowa ; John I., of this review ; and Alice, the wife of Frank Holt, of Cable, Illinois. After the death of his first wife he was united in marriage to Miss Ida Hall, a daughter of John I. Hall, who settled here about the time of the arrival of the Bishop Hill colony. She still survives him at the age of about sixty years, and is the mother of four children.

Spending the period of his boyhood and youth under the parental roof, John I. Hunt was sent at the usual age to the public schools of Galva, where he acquired a good knowledge of the various branches of English learning. When not busily engaged with his text-books he assisted his father in the work of the home farm, and early became familiar with the tasks that fall to the lot of the agriculturist. Upon attaining his majority he started out in the business world upon his own account, wisely choosing as his life's work the occupation to which he had been reared. He was employed on the farm of John I. Hall for eleven years, and during the meantime carefully saved his earnings, being ambitious of some day owning property himself. When he had accumulated sufficient means he purchased the farm of ninety acres which is now his home, and about eight years ago invested in fifty acres across the road from his original purchase, so that his holdings now aggregate one hundred and forty acres. The farm, which is located on section 2, Weller township, is all under a high state of cultivation, and he has made many improvements upon the place, so that now it is one of the valuable and desirable properties of the township. There was not a building nor a tree upon the place at the time it came into his possession, but since that time he has erected a neat and attractive residence and substantial barns and outbuildings, and he has also a good orchard and grove of his own planting. In connection with his general farming he makes a specialty of raising fine hogs, having on hand about one hundred head. Systematic, methodical and progressive in the conduct of his afiFairs, he is now enjoying a substantial income from the fact that both branches of his business - the raising of grain and the raising of stock - are proving most remunerative.

It was on the 7th of March, 1889, in Bishop Hill, that Mr. Hunt was united in marriage to Miss Emma C. Johnson, a native of Sweden, who came alone to this country in 1880, at the age of thirteen years. Unto this union have been born five children, namely: Cora E., nineteen years of age, who is now engaged in teaching school near her home; Harry D., eighteen years of age, assisting his father in the work of the home farm ; Carl J., and Alice A., aged fifteen and thirteen years respectively, who are yet in school; and John I.,

Jr., three months old. The entire family attend the Methodist Episcopal church, of which the parents are members, while the children take an active part in the Sunday-school work.

Mr. Hunt gives his political allegiance to the democracy in all matters of national moment, but is independent in local elections, reserving the right to vote for the men and measures which in his opinion are best adapted to conserve the general welfare. Although not an office seeker, he was elected by his fellow citizens to the position of school director, which office he has filled efficiently for over twelve years, the cause of education finding in him a stalwart champion. His influence is ever upon the side of those matters which have for their object the material, intellectual and moral development of the community, and he is regarded as one of the representative and valued citizens of Weller township.

Herbert E. Mallory

Herbert E. Mallory, who since 1903 has been successfully engaged in business as a dealer in ice at Kewanee, v/as born in that city on the 23d of June, 1862, his parents being George W. and Susan S. (Smith) Mallory. The father, who was a native of New York, came to Kewanee, Henry county, Illinois, in 1845, there residing until 1888, when he took up his abode at Annawan. Throughout the remainder of his life he made his home at the latter place, passing away in June, 1901, when seventy-nine years of age. His wife was called to her final rest about a decade ago, at the age of sixty-eight years. They reared a family of ten children, all of whom still survive.

Herbert E. Mallory, who was the fifth in order of birth in his father's family, obtained his education in the pubHc schools of his native city. After putting aside his text-books he turned his attention to general agricultural pursuits and was continuously identified with that line of activity from 1881 until 7903, carrying on his farming interests first in Kewanee township and later in Annawan township. On returning to Kewanee in 1903 he embarked in business as an ice dealer and has since conducted an extensive and profitable enterprise of this character.

On the 13th of September, 1888, at Annawan, Illinois, Mr. Mallory was united in marriage to Miss Cora A. Willett, a daughter of John Willett, a veteran of the Civil war, who is a mason by trade and has made his home at Annawan since pioneer times. Mr. and Mrs. Mallory are the parents of one son, Preslo, who is now fourteen years of age. The family residence is at No. 618 North Main street.

Where national questions and issues are involved Mr. Mallory gives his political allegiance to the republican party, but in local aflfairs he is a strong supporter of the labor party. For the past two years he has acted as alderman of the first ward. His religious faith is indicated by his membership in the Methodist church, while fraternally he is identified with the Knights of Pythias and other orders. He is a most loyal and public-spirited citizen and no matter in what relation of life we find him, whether in business life, political service or social circles, he is ever found to be the same honorable and honored gentleman, who well deserves the high regard and esteem which is uniformly given him.

John Mandle

John Mandle, owning and operating an excellent farm of one hundred and eighty-six and a half acres on section 17, Phenix township, was born in Newcastle, England, on the 25th of October, 1855, his parents being John and Anna (Johns) Mandle, who were likewise natives of the Merrie isle. The father, whose birth occurred in 1818, was a school teacher by profession and passed away in 1878. The mother, who was born in the year 1825, still survives and makes her home in England. They reared a family of six children, as follows : Amos, living in England ; Stephen, who is a resident of Missouri ; John, of this review; and Abraham, Edward and Luella, all of whom make their home in England.

John Mandle obtained his education in the schools of his native land and in early manhood worked by the month for several years. The many favorable reports which he had heard concerning the advantages that might be enjoyed in the new world led him to the determination to establish his home on this side of the Atlantic, and in 1878 he set sail for the United States. On arriving in this country he made his way to Carbon Clifif, Rock Island county, Illinois, where he worked in a brick yard for nine months and in the fall of 1878 came to Henry county. Securing employment as a farm hand in Colona township, he was thus engaged for a number of years and in 1895 purchased and located upon his present farm of one hundred and eighty-six and a half acres on section 17, Phenix township. He has since devoted his time and energies to its cultivation and improvement. His life has been one of untiring industry, and his sound judgment has guided his labors and won for him the measure of success which he now enjoys.

On the 29th of November, 1882, Mr. Mandle was united in marriage to Miss Sophia Kershaw, whose birth occurred in Henry county on the 15th of January, 1862, her parents being William and Ann (Rhodes) Kershaw, both natives of England. The father, who followed farming in that country, became a coal miner after emigrating to the United States in 1850. He passed away in 1902, having for two decades survived his wife, who was called to her final rest in 1882. Both lie buried in Rock Island county, Illinois. Of their family of thirteen children, three yet survive, namely : James, living in Briarbluflf, Henry county; Anna, the wife of Charles Morrison, of Geneseo; and Mrs. Mandle. Mr. and Mrs. Mandle are the parents of four children. Myra, the eldest, whose birth occurred in this county on the ist of September, 1883, is now the wife of George W. Wolf and resides in Wisconsin. She followed the profession of teaching prior to her marriage. WiUiam, who was born in Henry county on the 15th of April, 1885, now assists his father in the operation of the home farm. Ray K., whose birth occurred in Whiteside county on the 15th of October, 1888, is at home with his parents. Charles J., born in Henry county on the 26th of August, 1894, is now attending school.

In his political views Mr. Handle is a stanch republican and for some years capably served his fellow townsmen in the position of justice of the peace. His wife is a devoted and consistent member of the Evangelical church. He has now been a resident of this county for more than three decades and he never feels that he has any reason to regret his determination to seek his fortune in the United States, for he has found a good home here, has met with fair success in his business and has gained many friends whose regard and companionship make life pleasant for him.

Frank E. Mather

Frank E. Mather is a well known representative of the farming and stock raising interests of Geneseo township. He lives on section 35, he and his sister, Lillian, each owning forty acres of land there. His birth occurred in Huron county, Ohio, while the sister is a native of Geneseo. They are children of Albert G. and Jane (Pomeroy) Mather, and the father was probably born in the same house which was the birthplace of him whose name introduces this review. The mother was a native of Pitcher, Cayuga county, New York. During her childhood her parents removed to Huron county, Ohio, where they were married. The paternal grandfather, Seba Mather, was born in Buckland, Massachusetts, and there wedded Cynthia Hastings. They, too, probably became residents of Huron county, Ohio, in pioneer times. The maternal grandparents were Stephen and Dorothy (Carter) Pomeroy. They were born in Buckland, Massachusetts, and removed from the Old Bay state to New York. Sometime afterward they went to Oberlin, Ohio, in order to educate their children, and afterward proceeded to Fitchville, Huron county, where Stephen Pomeroy remained until 1837. In that year he came to Henry county, Illinois, to buy land and also made investment in land in Knox county, Illinois. Dr. Enos Pomeroy, one of his sons, was the first of the family to move to Henry county. Several others of the family afterward came and later the parents followed, making permanent location in Geneseo. Stephen Pomeroy was twice married, his first wife having died in Huron county, Ohio, after which he married again. His death occurred in 1879. He was widely known as one of the leading agriculturists and landowners of this part of the state, his property interests in Illinois aggregating nineteen hundred and twenty acres, while near Adrian, Michigan, he had eighty acres. All of the children were given educational privileges.

Frank E. Mather was a little child of only two years when his parents left the Buckeye state and came to Henry county, Illinois. Soon afterward they removed to the farm which is now the home of their children and which had been given to Mrs. Mather by her father. It was in 1853 that Albert G. Mather came to Henry county and, thereafter, was closely associated with its agricultural development. He was a man of fair education by reason of his school training, and to the knowledge thereby acquired he added by extei i-ive reading, so that he became exceptionally well informed. He was a republican in his political views but not an office seeker, and his religious faith was indicated by his membership in the Congregational church.

In the family of Mr. and Mrs. Albert G. Mather there were four children: Frank E. and Lillian, who are owners of the old homestead, where they reside; Pomeroy, who now lives on a farm in Washington county, Iowa; and Eugenie, who is living with her brother in Iowa.

Charles Lundell

Since i88q Charles Lundell has been a resident of Henry county, and seeking success through persistent, earnest effort he has become the owner nt" an excellent farm of one hundred and sixty acres which he now occupies and cultivates, the place being on section 5, Munson township. His birthplace was a farm in Sweden. There he first opened his eyes to the light of day March 21, 1865, his parents being Gustav and Gustava (Abrennson) Peterson. The grandfather's name was Peterson until he went into the army, when, following the custom of the country, he took the name of Lundell. The father of our subject died in Sweden in 1882 and the mother is still living in that land. Of the five sons, four came to America: Alfred, who is now living near Orion, Henry county, and is married; Charles, of this review; Jacob, who follows farming in this county; and John, who is engaged in merchandising at Shelley, Idaho.

Charles Lundell was reared on the old home farm in his native land and in bis youthful days worked out at farm labor for he was one of five sons and the financial resources of the parents were hardly sufficient to provide comfortably for all the members of the household. He acquired a fair commonschool education and when twenty-one years of age he entered military service and received sixty days' training in artillery practice. In the meantime favorable rejjorts concerning America and its opportunities reached him and sounded very attractive to him. He determined that he would one day seek his home in the new world, and on the 25th of November, 1888, he was married and the follov/ing spring came with his wife to the United States. They made their way to Henry county, making choice of their destin|ition from the fact that Mrs. Lundell has an uncle living here. Mr. Lundell began to work by the month as a farm hand and was thus employed for two years, after which he rented land and began farming on his own account. He thus tilled soil which he leased until 1901, when his savings were sufficient to enable him to purchase the farm of one hundred and sixty acres upon which he now resides. He is busily engaged in bringing this under a high state of cultivation and the rich and productive land responds rapidly to the care and labor which he bestows upon it.

As previously stated, Mr. Lundell was married on the 25th of November, 1888, the lady of his choice being Miss Christine Louise Swanson, also a native of Sweden. They now have one son, Frank, who was born July lo, 1889, in Atkinson township, and has been provided with good common-school I-'rivileges. The parents are members of the Swedish Lutheran church and are numbered among the leading representatives of the Swedish people who have cojne to Henry county and been factors in its agricultural development. Mr. Lundell has always given his political support to the republican party since winning the right of franchise, but does not seek office although he is interested in the various measures and movements which are factors in the county's upbuilding and progress.

Albert Leslie Hayes

No matter in how much fantastic theorizing one may indulge as to the causation of success, careful analysis will bring to light in the great majority of cases the fact that progress and prosperity in the business world are the direct outcome of persistent labor and intelligently directed energy. This is manifest in the record of Albert Leslie Hayes, vice president and manager of the sales department of the Hayes Pump and Planter Company of Galva. It is true that he entered upon a business already estabHshed but it is also true that his close application and unfaltering diligence have been elements which have wrought for continued success in this enterprise.

A native of Illinois, he was born near Saxon, November 19, 1873, his father being Eugenio Hayes, the founder of the business, which is now carried on by the sons. He was one of the most honored and prominent residents of Galva not only in his business relations but also by virtue of the sterling traits of character which he manifested, and extended mention of him is made on another page of this volume.

The removal of the family to Kewanee during his early boyhood enabled Albert Leslie Hayes to pursue his preliminary studies in the public schools of, that city and later he continued his education in Galva, to which city he came with is parents in 1885. He was a high school student here and later entered the University of Illinois, at Urbana, in 1893. ^^ pursued his studies there for one year and in 1894 matriculated in the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, where he pursued a course in chemistry. He afterward made his home in Council Bluffs, Iowa, for nine years and during that period traveled for the Hayes Pump and Planter Company, largely accelerating its sales through the patronage he secured in introducing its products into various localities* For the past two years he has been the vice president of the company and for the past four years has had charge of the sales department.

On the 17th of June, 1903, Albert L. Hayes was married to Miss Eleanor Lehman, a daughter of William H. and Carrie I. (Swan) Lehman. Mrs. Hayes was born in Des Moines, Iowa, while her parents were natives of Ohio. Her father became a resident of Des Moines at an early day and her mother was one of the eafly residents of Norwalk, Iowa. The former served as a musician in the Civil war and his musical talent was manifest in the choice of a profession, for he is now proprietor of a music store in Des Moines, where he and his wife have now made their home for a number of years. Mrs. Hayes is their only Hving child. Her paternal grandfather, Henry Lehman, was a native of Ohio and for a long period engaged in the grocery business. He married a Miss Gemmel, and they were early residents of Des Moines, where both passed away at an advanced age. They had a large family including George Lehman, a resident of Columbus, Nebraska; Mrs. Carl Koehler, of Des Moines, who is now deceased; Julia, the wife of F. W. Youngerman; and Henry, who has also passed away. The maternal grandfather of Mrs. Hayes was a native of Norwalk, Ohio, and was a newspaper man who about 1850 was the publisher of a paper in Columbus, Ohio. He represented one of the oldest families of the Buckeye state, his parents having removed from Norwalk, Connecticut, to Ohio, in pioneer times, while later they were residents of Norwalk, Iowa, and named the town in memory of their old home in New England. Mr. and Mrs. Hayes are members of the Episcopal church and Mr. Hayes belongs to the Bluff City Lodge, No. 71, A. F. & A. M. at Council Bluffs, Iowa; Star Chapter, R. A. M., of Council Bluffs; Ivanhoe Commandery, K. T., of the same city; and Des Moines Temple of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. He is a republican in his political views but demands of business leave him no time for political activity. He bends his energies to the development of the enterprise which his father estabished and which is one of the foremost industries of Galva.

Abel D. Ward

Abel D. Ward is conducting a profitable business as a farmer and breeder of polled Durham stock. His home is on section i, Munson township, and his farm of two hundred acres etxends over the boundary line into Geneseq township. He was bom in the house which he now occupies, March 16, 1871, and is a son of Benjamin and Amanda (Yonker) Ward, of whom extended mention is made elsewhere in this volume. He was reared to farm life and in his boyhood attended the district schools, while at fifteen years of age he' entered the Collegiate Institute in Geneseo, being graduated therefrom with the class of 1890. He was afterward elected to represent the alumni association on the board of trustees of that institution, and served for twelve years. After completing his school days he cultivated his father's farm as a renter for two years. He was at that time but nineteen years of age and Henry P. Billings and his family lived upon the farm and kept house for him. Mr. Ward's early experience in the fields as he assisted his father through the periods o^ vacation quahfied him to assume the mangement of the farm at an early age and in all of his work he has been most practical and energetic, passing by no opportunity in a heedless manner but using his advantages in such a way as to win success along honorable business lines. As the years have gone by he has prospered in his undertakings and as his financial resources increased he planned to purchase the home farm and is now the owner of two hundred acres of rich and arable land, much of which lies in section i, Munson town- ship. Upon the farm are good improvements, the fences and buildings beingf kept in a state of good repair, while the fields are well tilled and the latest improved machinery is used in cultivating and caring for the crops. An important feature of the place is the breeding of polled Durham stock, and Mr. Ward has raised some very fine cattle upon his place, deriving from their sale a substantial annual income.

On the 1 6th of February, 1893, Abel D. Ward was married to Miss Helen Edwards, who was born on a farm in Western township, and is a daughter of Herbert and Harriet (Gordon) Edwards. Her father was a native of Vermont and in his childhood days accompanied his parents to Illinois, the family driving across the country to this state, which was then a pioneer district. The death of Mr. Edwards occurred when his daughter Helen was only about a year old. Her mother was a native of Michigan and with her parents went to Moline, where she gave her hand in marriage to Mr. Edwards. Mrs. Ward was the youngest of a family of seven children, of whom six reached years of maturity. Carrie became the wife of Frank Stewart and died in Delta, Colorado, leaving five children. Frank H., living in Henry county, married Anna Smith and has four children. Clarence A., resides in Kearney, Nebraska. Flora is the wife of William Tully, of Grand Island, Nebraska, and has three sons. Grace is the wife of Clarence Ward, a cousin of Abel D. Ward, and a resident of Atkinson township.

The marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Abel D. Ward has been blessed with five children: Grace, who will enter the Collegiate Institute of Genesee in the fall of 1909; Herbert; Clara Marion; Frank Robert; and Charles Edward. The parents are members of the First Presbyterian church in Geneseo and in the work of the church have taken active and helpful part, Mr. Ward serving as superintendent of the Sunday school for many years, while for about fifteen years he has been an elder in the church. His rehgious principles constitute the guiding factor in his life, making him a man of unquestionaed business integrity and of lofty purpose. His political allegiance is given to the democratic party. While he believes in many of the principles of the former he is a stanch temperance man and greatly desires to see the abolition of the liquor trafiic. He is a man whom to know is to esteem and honor, his sterling qualities winning him friendship and regard from all with whom he comes in contact.

Wilber L. Roberts

Wilber L. Roberts, who devotes his time and energies to general agricultural pursuits, is the owner of an excellent farm of eighty acres on section 15, Phenix township, where he resides, and also has another tract of fifty acres on section 14 of the same township. His birth occurred January 8, 1862, on the farm which is now his place of residence, his parents being John and Nancy (Mc- Henry) Roberts. The father, a native of Henry county, was called to his final rest in 1883. Our subject is the younger of two sons and a sketch of his brother appears on another page of this work.

Wilber L. Roberts obtained a good practical education in the common schools and remained on the home farm until he had attained his majority, giving his father the benefit of his services in the work of the fields. When twenty-one years of age he secured employment in a meat market and at the same time devoted his attention to agricultural pursuits as a renter. He was engaged in the cultivation of rented land for some years and subsequently took up his abode in Geneseo, where he purchased a barber shop, which he successfully conducted for about four years. After disposing of that establishment he worked at the carpenter's trade in Geneseo for a few years and then once more became identified with farming pursuits. He located on the old homestead farm in Phenix township, a portion of which he had inherited at the time of his father's death and of which he afterward became sole owner by purchasing the brother's interest. The property comprises eighty acres of productive land on section 15 and he also has another farm of fifty acres on section 14. He has ever followed the most practical and progressive methods of agriculture, and his labors have been rewarded by rich crops.

Mr. Roberts has been married twice, his first union being with Miss Allie Williams. On the 17th of April, 1890, he wedded Miss Frances McHenry, a native of Phenix township and a daughter of Asbury and Polly Ann (Foster) McHenry. In his political views Mr. Roberts is a stalwart republican but he has no desire for the honors nor emoluments of office, preferring to concentrate his energies upon his private interests. Both he and his wife have an etxensive circle of warm friends throughout the county where they have always resided, their upright and honorable lives commanding the confidence and good will of all with whom they have been associated.

William C. Voss

William C. Voss, seeking his success along legitimate business lines, is now conducting a real-estate and insurance office in Geneseo and in both branches of business has secured a liberal clientage. He was born in Henry, Illinois, September 24, 1865, and in both the paternal and maternal lines is of Irish descent. His paternal grandparents were natives of County Cork, Ireland, where they spent their entire lives and reared their family of two sons, Patrick and James, both of whom came to the United States, the latter serving as a soldier of the Union army in the Civil war. The maternal grandparents were also born in Ireland and never left that country. They had one son and three daughters: John, Ellen, Mrs. Margaret Berney, and Mrs. Mary Welch. The parents of our subject were Patrick and Ellen (Feeney) Voss. The former was born in Ireland, where he remained until seventeen years of age, when he crossed the Atlantic to the new world, taking up his abode at Bureau, Illinois, where he owned the land that constitutes the present site of the town. In the early days he furnished the wood which was used as fuel in the engines of the Rock Island railroad and employed a large force of men in the timber. Afterward he engaged in farming for a number of years, and the last fifteen years of his life were quietly passed in Geneseo, where he died March i8, 1907, at the age of eighty-two years and one day. His wife had passed away at the age of forty-five years, and both were faithful adherents of the teachings of the Catholic church. Their family of ten children was equally divided as to sons and daughters, the children being: John H. ; May, the wife of W. W. White, of Chicago; Anna, the wife of Tony Meyer, of St. Louis; Milly, the wife of Allen Chipley, of Colorado; William C. ; Edward, a resident of Chicago; Delia, the wife of George Watrous, of Dubuque, Iowa; Frank, a resident of Gilchrist, Illinois; Joseph, whose home is in South Bend, Indiana; and Ella, the wife of Harry Anderson, also of Gilchrist.

William C. Voss was a young lad when his parents located on the farm in Henry county, which was his place of abode until he was twelve or thirteen years of age. During that period he had pursued his education in the district schools and in the public schools of Geneseo and when a young lad of thirteen years he started out to make his own way in the world. He followed various pursuits and when sixteen years of age began learning the barber's trade, at which he engaged for several years. During that time he patented a steam shampooing machine for which he found a ready sale. He has lived in Geneseo for the past twenty-five years, and he continued to engage in barbering until 1893, after which he spent five years upon the road as a traveling salesman. In 1898 he turned his attention to the real estate and insurance business, in which he still continues, representing a number of the oldtime insurance companies and negotiating many important property transfers.

Mr. Voss was married in 1885, to Miss Bernice Harbaugh, a native of Geneseo and a daughter of William and Matilda (Luther) Harbaugh, who are mentioned elsewhere in this volume. The three children of Mr. and Mrs. Voss are Harry W., Herbert Perry and John Clayton. Mrs. Voss belongs to the Congregational church and Dr. Voss is connected with the Red Men and the Modern Woodmen of America. Politically he is a republican but does not seek preferment in office, his business interests making full claim upon his time and attention. In addition to his real-estate and insurance interests he owns the Wigwam, a building in which he is conducting a moving picture show - one of the most popular forms of entertainment at the present time. He also owns a farm of one hundred and twelve acres in Geneseo township and a good home at the corner of Center and Second streets, his property interests being the visible evidence of his life of well directed energy and thrift.

Robert W. McLeese is a successful farmer and stock raiser of Western township, owning a tract of one hundred and twenty-one and a quarter acres on section 11. He was born in Bucks county, Pennsylvania, February 9, 1861, a son of James and Nancy (Love) McLeese. The father was killed by a train when the son was but a small boy and the mother subsequently married again. He was accorded fair educational advantages in the schools of his native state and when seventeen years of age began learning the harness maker's trade. In 1882 he accompanied his mother and stepfather to Henry county, the home being estabhshed on a farm now owned by WilHam Love. After coming to Henry county Mr. McLeese worked at his trade in Orion during one winter and then began work on the farm of an uncle.

Mr. McLeese was married on the 4th of February, 1886, to Miss Ida May Washburn, who was born in Western township, July 16, 1859, a daughter of Chauncey E. and Emily (Piatt) Washburn. Following this important step in his life, Mr. McLeese operated land belonging to Mr. Washburn until he purchased his present place of one hundred and twenty-one and a quarter acres. He has made many improvements in the way of substantial buildings and occupies a good country residence. He carries on farming and also raises stock, both branches of his business bringing him a good profit.

Unto Mr. and Mrs. McLeese have been born three children but the eldest, Roy Washburn, who was well educated, died December 18, 1908, at the age of twenty-one years. Nellie May, who was born December 28, 1890, received a good education and is at home. Lester Otis, who was born February 10, 1895, is also under the parental roof. Mr. McLeese gives his political support to the men and measures of the republican party, but has never sought nor desired office. He is truly a self-made man, for at an early age he started out to make his own way in the world and as the years have gone by he has met with well deserved success, so that he may be counted among the influential farmers of Henry county.

Philip Monroe Griggs

One of the most attractive mercantile establishments of Kewanee is the Griggs Music House, which is owned and conducted by Philip Monroe Griggs, a man of enterprise, watchful of opportunity and utilizing every advantage which comes to him for the legitimate development of his commercial interests. He was born in Centerville, Allegany county. New York, on the 15th of January, 1849, his parents being Philip and Marytta (Marvin) Griggs, the former a farmer by occupation.

The son, Philip Monroe Griggs, is indebted to the public school system of his native city for the early educational privileges which he enjoyed, while later he had the benefit of instruction in Pike Seminary, at Pike, Wyoming county. New York. After leaving school he turned his attention to farming in Wyoming county and there resided until 1871, when he went to Georgia and lived upon a plantation near Madison, Morgan county. In 1877 he took up his abode in Madison and turned his attention to the farm implement business, being the first to introduce improved implements into that section of the country, which, somewhat conservative, had not yet adopted the modern processes of agriculture. At a later date Mr. Griggs began dealing in sewing machines, continuing his residence in the south until 1893, when he came to Kewanee. Here he entered the employ of E. S. Whiting in the implement business and so continued for three years. In 1896, however, he bought out P. B. Keeler, a dealer in sewing machines, and in 1899 purchased the piano business of C. L. Lindburg, after which he estabHshed the Griggs Music House for the purpose of deaHng in pianos, organs, talking machines, records, sheet music and sewing machines. In the ten years which have since elapsed he has built up a good business and now has a well appointed and well equipped establishment at No. 219 West Second street, his close application and readiness of resource in business being strong and salient features in the attainment of the prosperity which is now his.

On the 20th of November, 1872, Mr. Griggs was married in Pike, Wyoming county. New York, to Miss Anna M. Rockwell, a daughter of John D. Rockwell, late of Kewanee. Their children are: Arthur Piatt, who wedded Elizabeth Ames of Davenport, Iowa; Victor Rockwell, of Havre, Montana; Theodore James, who married Hazel Collins; and Philip Hoyt.

In his political views Mr, Griggs has always been a stalwart republican since age conferred upon him the right of franchise, and he served as postmaster at Social Circle, Walton county, Georgia, for two years. He holds membership with the Yeomen of America and the Mystic Workers of the World, and is also a member of the Congregational church. He went south as a young man but found the enterprise and appreciation of the middle west more to his liking and in the years of his residence in Kewanee has made steady progress, which has brought him to a prominent position in the business circles of the city.

Isaac N. Wilson

In a history of Henry county there can be found the record of no man who is more highly respected or more justly deserves the esteem in which he is held than of Isaac N. Wilson, For many years he was closely associated with the work of public progress and improvement and also with the business development of the county. He is now living retired in Geneseo, enjoying well earned rest, which is the result of his former toil. He was bom in Washington county, New York, on the east side of the Hudson river, near the Vermont line. May 7, 1824, his parents being Isaac and Phoebe (Temple) Wilson. The father, who was a native of New York, was a son of Lieutenant James Wilson, who was born in Greenwich, Rhode Island, and was a soldier of the Revolutionary war, participating in the battle of Saratoga and in other important engagements which led to the final victory that crowned the American arms. On the 29th oi May, 1776, he married Martha Hopkins. His death occurred when he had reached the age of seventy-six years while his wife was about ninety years of age at the time of her demise. The Wilsons were of Scotch-Irish descent but, as is indicated, the family was established in this country in early colonial days.

Isaac Wilson, the father of him whose name introduces this review, devoted his life to the occupation of farming and for many years continued a resident of New York. He married Miss Phoebe Temple, who was born at Hillsboro in the town of Antrim, New Hampshire, her father being- a farmer of that state. They began their domestic Hfe upon a farm in New York and for many years Mr. Wilson was identified with agricultural interests in the east but finally followed his children to the west and took up his abode upon a farm near Geneseo. Later he removed to the town where he passed away in the '70s, having survived his wife for only a week. Both died of pneumonia. They were members of the Presbyterian church and people of the highest respectability, honored wherever known and most of all where they were best known. Mr. Wilson had served as police magistrate for several years in Washington county. New York, and had also filled the office of supervisor. Unto him and his wife were born seven children but only two are now living. David Wilson, the youngest of the family, resides near the old homestead at Hebron, Washington county, New York.

Isaac N. Wilson spent his youthful days on his father's farm in Washington county and attended the district schools, later supplementing his preliminary education by study in an academy in western New York. He remained at home until he had attained his majority and was busily employed in the work of the fields, receiving thus the practical business training which well qualified him for the duties that devolved upon him when he started out in life on his own account. In March, 1854, he arrived in Geneseo, traveling over the Rock Island railroad, which had been but recently completed, the first train reaching this city on the 22d of February, of that year. Here Mr. Wilson became connected with the grain business as a representative of a Chicago house and as his industry and careful expenditure brought him sufficient capital, he invested in land, purchasing a farm of one hundred and sixty acres in Munson township. He held that property for a few years and then sold it, after which he formed a partnership with James McBroom and purchased an elevator. They were together for many years or until the death of Mr. McBroom which occurred in February, 1895. They also handled live stock, both cattle and hogs. As the years passed their business was crowned with a gratifying measure of success such as always follows unfaltering perseverance, unabating energy and untiring diligence. Moreover in all of his business dealings Mr. Wilson was thoroughly reliable, ever regarding honesty as the best policy.

On the 26th of December, 1885, Mr. Wilson was married in New York to Miss Ann Eliza Joslin, a daughter of William and Ann (Stevens) Josiin, having returned to the Empire state for his bride. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Wilson were born five children : Ida, who died when eighteen years of age ; Frankie, who died in infancy; Eugene, of Exira, Iowa ; who married Jennie M. Bliss, who died in 1904. leaving a son, Irving Newton, while after her demise he wedded Belle Lancelot; Edward Newton, who married Elma Henney and lives in Wausau. Nebraska; and Emily Eliza, the wife of Fred L. Smith, a merchant of Geneseo, who is mentioned elsewhere in this work. The wife and mother died March 4, 1886, at the age of fifty-six years. She was a member of the Presbyterian church and an earnest Christian woman, whose many good qualities endeared her to all with whom she came in contact, so that her death was the occasion of deep regret not only to her immediate family but also to her many friends.

Mr. Wilson was one of the charter members of the first Odd Fellows lodge in Geneseo. In politics he has been a stalwart republican since the organization of the party. He became a member of the first board of supervisors of the county and was chairman of the board when the present courthouse was built. He is now the only surviving member of that first board and was one of the oldest citizens of the county, having for more than a half century been a witness of the growth and development of Geneseo and this part of the state. The only brick building in the town when Mr. Wilson came here was the old seminary west of the Congregational church. He built his present home in 1863 which he has since altered and improved, it being one of the substantial and attractive old residences of the city. Mr. Wilson is undoubtedly one of the best known residents of Geneseo, gaining a wide acquaintance in the years of his long business activity in the city. His characteristics, too, have been such as have won him friendship and regard and now in the evening of life he receives the veneration and esteem which should ever be accorded those who have traveled far on life's journey.

Oscar E. Sanquist

Oscar E. Sanquist, editor and publisher of the Cambridge Chronicle, was born in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, May i, 1875, his parents being John A. and Hannah (Johnson) Sanquist, both of whom were natives of Sweden. The father was a tailor by trade, learning the business in his native country, whence he came to America as a young man, settling at Mount Pleasant, Iowa, where he carried on the tailoring business. He was for a long period closely, actively and honorably associated with the business interests of that city and there passed away in September, 1901, when about fifty-seven years of age. His wife died March 2, 1893, when about forty-eight years of age. She was a member of the Christian church, and many excellent traits of her character left their impress upon the lives of her eight children. The family numbered six sons and two daughters, of whom six are now living : Oscar E. ; Alfred Charles, who makes his home in Valparaiso, Indiana; Victor E., living in Cambridge, Illinois ; Arthur N., who is engaged in the banking business in La Grange, Illinois; Walter T., a farmer residing near Hemingford, Nebraska; and Ernest.

Oscar E. Sanquist was reared in his native city and attended its public schools. He began learning the printer's trade when about fifteen years of age and has since been identified therewith, his long experience bringing him thorough familiarity with the business in principle and detail. On the 6th of February, 1899, he came to Cambridge and on the ist of October, 1903, he took charge of the Cambridge Chronicle as business manager. Three years later he purchased the plant and has since conducted it, publishing the Chronicle as a republican weekly, and also conducting a general job printing business. The paper has a good circulation and is regarded as an excellent advertising medium. It is printed in neat and attractive form and is devoted to the dissemination of general and local news.

On the 27th of June, 1901, Mr. Sanquist was married to Miss Edith C. Kinsey, a daughter of Jared C. and Sarah C. (Hawley) Kinsey, and a native of Cambridge. Two children have been born of this marriage, Leslie A. and

Lillian, who died at the age of two years. The parents are members of the Baptist church, and Mr. Sanquist belongs to Cambridge Lodge, No. 49, A. F. & A. M., and to the Improved Order of Red Men. Constantly alert to the opportunities for improvement and progress- in the city, he champions all worthy public measures and has wielded a wide influence in his support of many movements for the public good. He has made steady progress in business since starting out for himself at the age of fifteen years, and his success is doubtless largely due to the fact that he has remained throughout the entire period in the line in which he embarked as a young tradesman.

Edward Henry Hornecker

Edward Henry Hornecker, the owner of a fine farm comprisinng two hundred and forty acres on section 14, Osco township, devotes his time and energies to agricultural and stock raising pursuits with excellent results. He was born in Western township, Henry county, Illinois, on the loth of August, 1870, his parents being G. Jacob and Katharine (Ernst) Hornecker, both natives of Baden Baden, Germany. The father's birth occurred on the 30th of September, 1838, while the mother first opened her eyes to the light of day on the 6th of February, 1839. When about eighteen years of age G. Jacob Hornecker accompanied his parents on their emigration to the United States, the family home being established at Quincy, Illinois. Later they took up their abode in Henry county, and here Mr. Hornecker met and married Miss Katharine Ernst, who had crossed the Atlantic with her parents in her girlhood days. Mr. Hornecker has been identified with general agricultural pursuits in this county throughout his active business career and, owing to his well directed and untiring industry, has met with a gratifying measure of success in his undertakings, becoming an extensive landowner. He accumulated altogether seven hundred and twenty acres, a portion of which is located in Dakota. Coming to the new world empty-handed, the prosperity which he now enjoys is entirely the result of his own efforts and his record may well serve as a source of inspiration and encouragement to others. Unto him and his wife were born nine children, as follows : Katy, who became the wife of Louis Koch and passed away in Osco, leaving two children : Emma, who makes her home on a farm in Osco township and is the wife of Louis Blank, by whom she has five children; Edward Henry, of this review; Christina, who passed away when twenty-one years of age; George, who wedded Miss Clara Willie, has five children and resides in Geneseo; Ida, living in Munson township, who is the wife of Frank Hadley and has two children; William, who resides in Geneseo and who married Miss Mollie Pink, by whom he has one child ; Rosa, who makes her home with her father in Geneseo ; and Frank, who wedded Miss Bessie Reubeck and resides in Geneseo.

Edward Henry Hornecker was about seven years of age when he removed with his parents to the farm on which he now lives and which has remained his place of residence to the present time. He obtained his education in the common schools and gave his father the benefit of his services in the work of the fields until twenty-two years of age. He then rented a tract of land from his father for a number of years and in 1900 purchased the old homestead place at ninety dollars an acre. The property comprises two hundred and forty acres on section 14, Osco township, and is now worth about one hundred and seventy-five dollars an acre. In 1906 he built a silo with a capacity of one hundred and twenty tons, but the residence, barns and outbuildings on the place were all erected by his father. In the conduct of his farming and stock raising interests he has won a most gratifying measure of success and well deserves representation among the substantial, enterprising and progressive citizens of the community.

On the 2d of November, 1893, Mr, Hornecker was united in marriage to Miss Theresa Hamann, a native of Geneseo and a daughter of Henry and Theresa (Sieben) Hamann, both of whom were born in Germany. The father, whose birth occurred in Wiesbaden on the i6th of April, 1830, crossed the Atlantic to the United States in 1854, landing at New York, where he remained for two years. In the year 1865, at Springfield, Illinois, he wedded Miss Theresa Sieben and after residing in that city for a time took up his abode in Spring Hill, Illinois. After a short period, however, he came to Geneseo, where he successfully followed his trade of shoemaking for a number of years. In 1870 he purchased a farm in Osco township and there spent the remainder of his life, passing away on the nth of August, 1907, at the age of seventy-seven years, three months and twenty-six days. His was an active, useful and honorable career and his death was deeply mourned by all who knew him. His widow still survives and makes her home in Osco township. Their children are four in number, namely: Henry, a resident of Edford township; Charles; Louie; and Mrs. Hornecker, all living in Osco township. Mr. and Mrs. Hornecker are the parents of three children: George Henry, born December 13, 1894; Lydia Ida, whose natal day was December 4, 1897; and Earl Edward, whose birth occurred on the 20th of June, 1905.

Mr. Hornecker is independent in his political views, casting his ballot in support of the candidate whom he believes best qualified for office, regardless of party affiliation. Both he and his wife are devoted and consistent members of St. John's German Lutheran church in Edford. They have always been residents of this county and are well known and highly esteemed as people of genuine personal worth, and upright, honorable lives.

Edward B. Dawes

His ready solution of business problems and capable control of industrial interests have led to the selection of Edward B. Dawes as manager and cashier of the Geneseo branch of the William Numsen & Sons Canning Company, incorporated. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland, August 18, 1844, and represents one of the old families of that state. His grandfather, who was of Welsh descent, was bom in Maryland, where he had a plantation and owned

Edward B. Dawes, Sr., the father of our subject, was born in Maryland and his youthful days were spent on his father's plantation in Harford county. When a young man he began learning the blacksmith's trade and later became a stationary engineer, following that pursuit for many years. He was elected high constable, or sheriff, of the city and county of Baltimore, filling that position for several terms in a most capable and commendable manner. At length he removed to Ohio, settHng in Ross county, where he died in 1882, when about seventy years of age. In early manhood he had married Ellen Sullivan, who was likewise a native of Maryland and a daughter of Florence Sullivan, who was born in London, England, of Irish parentage. Coming to America he devoted his life to farming. He married Miss Parrish, a daughter of Aquilla and Friscilla (Belt) Parrish, the latter being a representative of one of the oldest, largest and most prominent families of Maryland,- descended from Umphrey Belt, who went to Maryland from England about 1650. He was accompanied by two brothers, whose names are now unknown. One here died on this side of the Atlantic, but the other returned to England, leaving Umphrey Belt and his five sons, John, Jeremiah, Richard, Joseph and Leonard, as the surviving representatives of the name in the new world. Of these Joseph Belt and one son died in Baltimore county and are buried there near Dover. His widow, Mrs. Elnora (Randall) Belt, took her three children to Ohio and settled in Fairfield county. Another son of Umphrey Belt also went to the Buckeye state, taking up his abode in Licking county and on the removal was accompanied by his eleven sons. The other children of Umphrey Belt remained in Maryland, one settling in Prince George county, where his descendants are now numerous. The Parrish family became connected with the Belt family through the marriage of Aquilla Parrish and Priscilla Belt. Their daughter became the wife of Florence Sullivan, and unto them was born a daughter, Ellen, who became the wife of Edward B. Dawes, Sr. She passed to her final rest at the age of sixty, some years prior to the death of her husband. Both were consistent members of the Methodist church, their Christian faith being exemplified in their upright lives. Their family numbered thirteen children, four sons and nine daughters, but only two are now living, the other being Mrs. Mollie G. Dol, of Philadelphia.

The elder is Edward B. Dawes of this review. He was reared in Baltimore, Maryland, where he attended the public schools. When twelve years of age he began learning the bookbinder's trade, which he followed for three years, and later he learned the tinner's trade. In 1863 he enlisted for military service as a member of Company C, Tenth Maryland Volunteer Infantry, with which he served as a private for eight months, participating during the period in a number of skirmishes but in no hard fought battles. After the war he served for one year in secret service and then resumed his trade, which he followed until 1868. In that year he turned his attention to the canning business in Baltimore and was associated therewith until 1881, when he removed to Chillicothe, Ross county, Ohio. In 1887 he went to Davenport, Iowa, where he conducted canneries until 1898. For two years thereafter he was a resident of Webster

City, Iowa, after which he removed to the Bahama Islands, where he engaged in packing pineapples for a time. The year 1904 witnessed his arrival in Geneseo, where he established a large canning factory, which is now one of the important industries of the city, furnishing employment to about three hundred people in the busy season in the canning of peas and com. The excellence of the product of this factory insures a ready sale on the market, and from the beginning the business has proved a profitable one.

On the 31st of August, 1869, Mr. Dawes was married to Miss Emma Allen, a daughter of Florence and Mary Allen, who were natives of New York, while Mrs. Dawes was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The children of this marriage are: Mary Emma, the wife of Andrew Garner, of Longmont, Colorado, by whom she has one daughter, Edna; Alice B., who died at the age of twenty-six years; Sciota, who died when about two years old; Ida V., who is a teacher employed in the schools of Davenport, Iowa; Roberta, the wife of Hugh J. Harrison, and the mother of one daughter, Dorothy ; Raymond, who is at home ; and Ruth, who is still in school.

Mr. and Mrs. Dawes hold membership in the Congregational church and contribute generously to its support. Mr. Dawes belongs to Trinity Lodge, No. 208, A. F. & A. M., of Davenport. His political views are in harmony with the platform of the republican party. While in Davenport he served as city alderman but does not seek nor desire office at the present time. He finds that his business affairs make heavy demands upon his energies and attention, his labors, however, bringing him the substantial reward of persistent purpose and honorable effort. He is now well known as a prominent representative of the industrial and commercial interests here, and his business is one which contributes to general prosperity as well as to individual success.

Charles E. Mulligan

Charles E. Mulligan, attorney at law at the Kewanee bar, now practicing as tlie junior partner of the firm of Haskins & Mulligan, was born in Biggsville, Illinois, November 22, 1881, and is a son of Joseph H. and Catherine (Dixon) Mulligan, the former now agent for the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad at Kewanee. Extended mention of the father is made on another page of this volume.

Charles E. Mulligan was a little lad of five years when his parents came to Kewanee, and in the public schools of this city he acquired his preliminary education, while later he spent three years as a pupil in St. Bede's College at Peru, Illinois. On the completion of his literary course he took up the study of law in Notre Dame University in Indiana and finished his preparation for the bar by a year's reading in the office and under the direction of Charles E. Sturtz, of Kewanee, being admitted to practice on the 4th of April, 1906. He had previously been professor of telegraphy at Notre Dame University for a year and in 1905 was elected city clerk of Kewanee, which position he fillfed for two years. On his retirement from that office in 1907 he began the practice of law alone and in 1909 entered into partnership with Thomas N. Haskins, of LaSalle county, lUinois, under the firm name of Haskins & Mulligan. Although a young man he has made an excellent record during the period of his active connection with the profession and his ambition, diligence and known fidelity to his clients' interests will undoubtedly bring to him increasing success as the years go by. He is careful and thorough in the preparation of cases and his careful analysis of his cases, combined with logical deductions is constituting him one of the strong members of the Kewanee bar.

Mr. Mulligan is a member of the church of the Visitation (Catholic). Frateranlly he is connected with the Elks, was secretary of the local lodge and was made an honorary life member of the order, while he is also a member of the Mystic Workers and the Modern Woodmen of America. His political allegiance is given to the democracy, and he is recognized as one of the workers in its ranks in this county.

Benjamin Ward

In the life of Benjamin Ward there were many qualities which gained him firm hold upon the affection and regard of friends, neighbors and all with whom he came in contact. There was never any esoteric chapter in his history, and with strong hatred of hypocrisy and sham he so lived that his position was never an equivocal one, but, on the contrary, his record was such as would bear the closest investigation and scrutiny. For a long period he was connected with the farming interests of Henry county and for a time lived retired in Geneseo, but his last days were spent in Boulder, Colorado.

Mr. Ward was a native of Somersetshire, England, born May 3, 1837. His youthful days were there passed, and during that period he was denied the opportunity of even a common-school education. He had spent his boyhood on a farm and the years of his minority constituted a period of earnest and persistent toil. In 1 861, when about twenty-four years of age, he bade adieu to friends and native country and sailed for America, for the reports which he had heard concerning business opportunities and advantages in this country led hi'ii to the belief that he might more rapidly acquire a competence here. He did not tarry in the east but made his way at once to Henry county, Illinois, and in the vicinity of Geneseo secured employment as a farm hand. He was very economical and diligent and saved every dollar possible from his wages until he could gain a start for himself.

On the 2ist of October, 1864, Mr. Ward chose as a companion and helpmate for life's journey Miss Amanda Yonker, of Munson township, and immediately thereafter the young couple began their domestic life upon a farm. About a year later Mr. Ward made his first purchase of land, becoming owner on the 19th of October, 1865, of the west half of the northwest quarter of section I, Munson township. With characteristic energy he began to till the fields, converting his place into a productive tract of land. To this he added from time to time until he had eight hundred acres, all well improved. He was one of a

Of the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Ward there were born four children. John, the eldest, married AHce Payne and they have two children, Vernon and Morris. Abel D., the second of the family, is represented on another page of this volume. Clara is the wife of Dr. John H. Murphy, living in Geneseo, and Leila resides with her mother.

For forty-four years Mr. and Mrs. Ward traveled life's journey together and were happy in their home life and in rearing their children, who are a credit and honor to their name. In addition to the children who were born unto them, they took to their hearts and home a niece, now Mrs. Mattie Liken, of Geneseo. who in early life was bereft of a mother's love and care. She was always considered as one of their own and the spirit of love and helpfulness thus shown has been beautifully appreciated and reciprocated by her. Mr. and Mrs. Ward continued to reside upon the farm until 1891, when they removed to Geneseo, where they lived retired for fifteen years, enjoying in well earned rest the fruits of his former toil. In 1906, however, the family removed to Boulder, Colorado, that their daughter Leila might attend the University of Colorado, and in 1907 Mr. Ward purchased a home there and continued to reside in Boulder until his death, which occurred on the 22d of May, 1908, when he had reached the age of seventy-one years and nineteen days. In a review of his life it will be remembered that he was a model farmer and one who had intense love for his work. He stood for all that was progressive in agricultural life and sought not only his own success but the general welfare of the community also. In Colorado as elsewhere he made many friends who felt the deepest regret at his passing. His religion was intensely practical and constituted deeds rather than words His qualities as a friend and neighbor were of the highest and he was generous and tender of heart. He despised hypocrisy and sham, had high ideals in regard to the rights of others and his business methods would put to shame many who professed much more than he. He was not only just but generous, was considerate in his opinions and held to the highest standards of business integrity. Wherever known he was esteemed and honored, but most of all where he was best known.

John Moore

John Moore was for many years one of the most prominent and active business men of Kewanee, becoming a resident of the city in 1855 and here continued to make his home until his death, which occurred suddenly in Vicksburg, Mississippi, November 26, 1904, where he had gone to look after his interests in cotton lands in which he had been interested for a number of years. He was born in Pennsylvania, on the 21st of April, 1842, and in 1855, soon after the building of the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad through Kewanee, his fatlier, John R. Moore, came west with his family and settled on a farm southeast of the city. There the youth of John Moore was passed in the usual manner of farm lads who divide their time between the work of the fields and the acquirement of an education. Following his father's death he took a trip through Iowa and other western states, remaining some time in Iowa. Upon his return he became a factor in the commercial circles of Kewanee, opening a general mercantile store upon the present site of the Kewanee National Bank. While he was still proprietor of the store he took up the business of shipping horses to eastern markets and continued in that field of labor throughout his remaining days. For fourteen years he also bought and shipped hogs. Retiring from the field of general merchandise he became the senior member of the firm of Moore, Pumphrey & Company in the conduct of a hardware business, there remaining for about five years. From 1893 until 1896 he was connected with his son Lewis in buying grain at the elevator. In the winter of 1897-8, in connection with A. B. Huckins, of Kewanee, he took a large shipment of horses to London, and thus as the years passed by he won substantial success through the activity, enterprise and perseverance which characterized his business career, so that in his later years he lived somewhat retired. While in Iowa, in 1867, he had been engaged in business at Afton for about a year as a member of the grocery firm of Myers, Hyde & Moore. It was in the following year, 1868, that in connection with his brothers, Robert and Daniel, he purchased the Hopkins' grocery store in Kewanee. While engaged in shipping hogs he was associated a part of the time with A. F. Bigelow and John Zang, and during the remainder of the time was alone. He enjoyed the reputation of being one of the heaviest shippers in the state and he was personally known to all the men in the business at the Chicago stock yards. For many years he shipped on an average of one hundred carloads of hogs annually. In all his business affairs he was thoroughly reliable and his interests were of a nature that contributed to the growth and welfare of the city as well as to individual prosperity.

On the 25th of September, 1867, at Henry, Illinois, Mr. Moore was united in marriage to Miss Algenette Merritt, and unto them were born four children : Dr. N. M. Moore, a practicing physician of Rock Island, Illinois ; J. Robert, a lawyer of Kewanee ; Dr. Lewis A. Moore, a member of the medical profession of Monroe, Wisconsin ; and Nettie, the wife of John McLean, of this city.

Notwithstanding the fact that his business interests made heavy demand upon his time and attention, Mr. Moore always found opportunity to cooperate in movements for the public good and served his city and township in many offices of trust and responsibility. He represented his township on the board of supervisors and was a member of the board of trustees of Kewanee for a number of years, part of the time occupying the president's chair. He was assessor of the township and was the incumbent of many other offices to which he was elected by the townspeople. He took pride in performing his public duties well and gave freely of his time and energy when it was demanded. He was one of the organizers of the Kewanee district agricultural board and for thirteen years its efficient secretary. In 1903 he was elected president of the board and it was a source of satisfaction to him that the fair that year was the most successful ever held. In later years he was connected with numerous enterprises, served as a bank director and as a director of other business concerns. He was also an honorary member of the Kewanee Fire Company, with Which he had been actively associated for fourteen years. He laid out the present track at the Kewanee fair grounds and his ideas were adopted in much of the early work in connection with the organization of the association in 1885.

Mr. Moore was long a devoted member of the Masonic fraternity and in his life exemplified the beneficent spirit of the craft, being always loyal to its teachings concerning mutual helpfulness and brotherly kindness. His funeral services were conducted by the Masonic fraternity and the funeral sermon was delivered by the Rev. J. V. Whiting, pastor of the First Baptist church, in which he had long been a devoted member. In November, 1904, he went south and died very suddenly at the Piazza Hotel in Vicksburg on the 26th of that month. His remains were brought back to Kewanee for burial and his was one of the largest funerals ever held in this city, all Kewanee uniting in paying their last tribute of respect to one whom they had long known and honored. One of the local papers said of him: "Mr. Moore was of a genial, social disposition, a man who prized the friendship of his associates and who was willing to make any sacrifice to oblige them. He had his own convictions and was not afraid to express them, so there was no doubt at any time as to where he stood on questions in which he was interested. He was of a rugged, strong nature, not seeking disagreement, but not afraid of a contest of opinions when it seemed inevitable. He admired courage, fairness and integrity wherever found, and he sought to exemplify these qualities in his own life."

Samuel J. Arnett

For more than forty years Samuel J. Arnett has lived in Henry county and at different periods has been identified with general agricultural pursuits and commercial interests, his capable direction of his business afifairs making him one of the substantial and prosperous citizens of Geneseo. His birth occurred in Portland township, Whiteside county, Illinois, January 16, 1844. The Arnett family is of French origin and was founded in America by Louis Arnett, the grandfather, who arrived in this country in 1828, settling first near Warren, Pennsylvania, where he engaged in farming. He became one of the pioneer residents of Henry county, Illinois, settHng in 1837 just across the county line from his son. He took up land from the government and at once began the arduous task of breaking the sod and developing new fields. He served as a teamster in the French war of 181 2, prior to his emigration to America. His life in this country was a 1;usy and useful one and his labors constituted an element in the agricultural development and substantial growth of the section in which he lived. He died on the old home place at the age of seventy-seven years, while his wife, Mrs. Clarissa Arnett, passed away in 1866 at the age of seventy years. They were the parents of seventeen children, twelve of whom reached years of maturity.

Jacob Arnett, the father of Samuel J. Arnett, was born in France but was reared in Illinois and chose as his life work the occupation with which he became familiar in his boyhood days. It was in 1828 that he arrived in the United

States and after living for about eight years in Warren, Pennsylvania, he became a resident of Whiteside county, IlHnois, in 1836, settHng in Portland township before the land was surveyed. He shared in all the hardships and privations incident to pioneer life, but with the passing years his labors brought good results, and for a long period he was one of the enterprising agriculturists of the community. He took up considerable land and his possessions were therefore quite extensive, for later he made additional purchases. In 1852 he made an overland trip to California with two ox teams of four yokes each and ran a pack train while on the Pacific coast. In 1854 he resumed his farming operations in Whiteside county and in the spring of 1876 he removed to Geneseo where he w^as engaged in business for a short time but afterward lived retired until his death. He was called to the home beyond in 1900 at the age of eightyfive years while his wife died in 1881 at the age of sixty-six years. They were both devoted members of the German Evangelical association. Mrs. Arnett bore the maiden name of Charlotte Sommers. Her father was a native of Alsace, Germany, while her mother was born in Heidelberg, Germany. On making the long voyage across the Atlantic they settled at Warren, Pennsylvania, where the father followed farming. He died at an advanced age, but his wife passed away in early womanhood. They were the parents of four sons, and their only daughter became Mrs. Jacob Arnett. Of that marriage there were seven children, four sons and three daughters: Lewis C, now living in Prophetstown, Illinois; Samuel J.; Philip S., of Erie, Illinois; Mary, the wife of Andrew Smith, of Geneseo ; Albert W., living in Ogallala, Nebraska ; Clara A., the wife of Abraham Rapp, of Henry county; and Otilla, the wife of Charles Alber, of Kansas City, Kansas.