Jersey County, Illinois - Jersey Township, 1885 (part 2 of 3)

Clarence M. Hamilton, a prominent business man of Jerseyville, was born in Franklin county, Vt., June 5, 1826. He is the seventh child of William and Lydia Hamilton. The death of Mrs. Hamilton, formerly Lydia Trask, occurred May lit. 1828. Mr. Hamilton, with his family of three sons, immigrated west, in the fall of of 1830, and settled in the present limits of Jersey county, on the northeast quarter of Sec. 13, T. 7, R. 12, \V. of the 3d P. M., where he improved a farm and followed that business during the remainder of his active life. He was an active, energetic man, and highly esteemed by all who were really acquainted with his virtues. His brother, Dr. Silas Hamilton,was also one of the pioneer settlers, who was noted for his philanthropy and liberal provision in behalf of the citizens of Otter Creek, now Otterville, and the educational facilities he furnished the settlement were not surpassed in the early settlement of western towns. William Hamilton died at the residence of Jeptha Dixon, in Calhoun county, Julj 22,1849. The subject of this sketch received his early education in Otterville, this county. He followed farming in his early life, except one year, which time he devoted to mining, in the lead mines of Wisconsin. He began his mercantile career in the spring of 1847, at Gilead, Calhoun county, 111. He sold out to his brother, W. 1). Hamilton, in March, 1849, and for two years was engaged as deputy sheriff of Calhoun county. In the spring of 1857, he associated in the firm of Child & Hamilton, at Hardin, Calhoun county, in merchandise, officiating meanwhile, as county surveyor, to which office he was elected; and also, the same year, appointed assessor of Calhoun county by the county court, and performed the duties of said office. He was the same year elected justice of the peace, and filled the office until his removal from the county. The firm of Child & Hamilton was dissolved in the spring of 1853, and the following summer Mr. H. removed to Jerseyville, where he has since resided. He first engaged in the dry goods and grocery trade. After a short time he became a member of the firm of Bagley, Hurd & Co., in which business he continued until Aug., 1856, when he became a member of the firm of Johnson & Hamilton, in the livery business. He disposed of his interest in the mercantile bouse in the fall of the same year, and disposed of his interest in the livery business in May, 1857. About this time he was elected alderman, and also city clerk. During the summer of 1857 he settled his brother's estate in Calhoun county. In March, 1859, he was engaged in the firm of Hamilton & Jett, in the wholesale and retail grocery business, which he continued until June, 1860, when lie became sole proprietor, continuing1 until June, 1865, when he accepted Morris R. Locke as a partner, and continued the business under the firm name of Hamilton & Locke, until Oct., 1866, when he bought out Mr. Locke, continuing the business alone until 1867. Mr. Hamilton accepted Joseph G. Marston as a partner, and continued in the firm of Hamilton & Marston until Oct., 1871, when he bought out the interest of Mr. Marston, and associated his son, Edward A. Hamilton, and as the firm of Hamilton & Son, continued business until 1873, when the firm was changed to E. A. Hamilton, the son becoming sole proprietor. Thus the business was continued until 1884, when it became the "Hamilton Grocery Company," being incorporated under the State law, with capital stock of $5,000, divided in shares of $100 each. C. M. Hamilton is the president and treasurer, and his son, C. E. Hamilton, secretary. In addition to his mercantile interests at Jerseyville, Mr. Hamilton in 1861 opened a store at Otter Creek, now Otterville. Subsequently he associated in business with himself at that point S. R. Rogers, and under the firm name of Hamilton & Rogers continued in business thereuntil 1875. Mr. Hamilton commenced pork packing at Jerseyville, on his own account, in the fall of 1862, and has, since that time, made quite a reputation in that line of trade. In addition to his election in 1857 as alderman and city clerk, he was re-elected to both positions in 1859, and elected alderman in 1871, and has since that time served in the same capacity one or two years. Mr.

and Mrs. Hamilton have had seven children, four of whom are now living - E. A., Emily E., Clarence E., Alta. Politically, he affiliates with the republican party. He is a member of the I. O. O. F., and, with his wife, a member of the M. E. church. As a citizen he is benevolent and public-spirited, and stands among the best business men of the county.

The grocery business of L. D. Cory was established in 1874 by L. D. and J. E. Cory. In the spring of 1883, J. E. Cory withdrew from the firm, and L. D. then became sole proprietor.

Theo. F. Remer is a leading representative of the drug business of Jerseyville. The business was established by B. M. Krumpanitzky and Theo. F. Remer, in the fall of 1873. The store was then in the old building of Wallace Leigh, on State street. In Feb.. 1879, Mr. Krumpanitzky retired from the firm, and since that time the present proprietor has continued the business alone. He handles drugs, stationery, papers, etc., and has a very extensive trade, which has been steadily built up since the opening of the business.

Theo. F. Remer, son of Abram and Deborah (Nutt) Reiner, was born in Morris county, N. J., May 15, 1844. In 1856, the family removed to Illinois, and settled in Jerseyville. Theo. F. Remer completed his education at the seminary, of Mrs. L. M. Cutting, being the only boy in the school. In 1861 he started for the Pacific slope, and remained there about two and a half years. He then returned to Jerseyville, and engaged in mercantile life, as clerk in the dry goods store of William Shephard, with whom he remained until 1866. He then hecame clerk for White & Van Home, druggists, serving in that capacity seven years. At the expiration of that period, he engaged in business for himself - first with B. M. Krumpanit/.ky as partner, but since 1877 has carried on business alone. Mr. Reiner was married in Sept., 1868, to Elizabeth K. Voorhees, a daughter of Peter P. and Maria Voorhees, and a native of Jersey county. Mr. Reiner casts his vote with the democratic party, but takes little interest in politics. He is a member of the First Presbyterian church, also of the Masonic fraternity. G. R. Smith & Co, are among the drug dealers of Jerseyville. The business was established in 1836 by Alex. B. Morean. He was succeeded by White & Ware. For a few years the firm continued thus, when Mr. White dropped out. G. W. Ware, who then became sole proprietor, was succeeded, in 1882, by the present firm. Their building is 22 feet wide, by 6) in depth. It was erected in 1865, at a cost of $6,000. It is two stories in height. The stuck carried is valued at $8,000.

Greg R. Smith, son of A. H. and Amanda (Robinson) Smith, was born at Kane, Greene county, 111., July 1, 1857. He was educated in the schools of Carrollton, and subsequently learned the drug business from his father and older brothers. In 1882 he came to Jerseyville, and succeeded G. W. Ware in the drug business, the firm now being G. R. Smith & Co. His brother, Edward Smith, is his partner. They also have a drug store in Carrollton. Mr. Smith

J. S. Daniels is one of the leading representatives of the hardware trade in Jerseyville. He conducts business in a strictly first-class manner, deals honorably, and hence has a large trade. He keeps stoves, tools, shelf and heavy hardware, guns, ammunition, etc., and carries the largest line of steel goods in the county.

Eaton & Crawford are also engaged in the hardware trade. The business was established by J. H. Ames, in 1865. He was succeeded by A. H. Barnett & Co., who, in April, 1885, disposed of the business to the present proprietors.

Oscar Hill handles books, stationery, newspapers and other publications, and fancy goods. The store was commenced by Howard Cutting, about the year 1876. Two years later he was succeeded by W. S. Bowman, and in 1879 the present proprietor assumed control. His stock is valued at about $2,1X111, handled in a salesroom 16x40 feet in floor area.

Oscar Hill, son of Robert L. Hill, was born in Carrollton, Greene county, 111., Dec. 28, 1836. In 1838 Robert L. Hill removed with his family to Jersey county, and settled on a farm near Jerseyville. The same farm now comprises a portion of the present city of Jerseyville. Here Oscar grew to manhood, and in 1860, was married to A. Lizzie French, daughter of Rev. D. P. French. In 1862 he removed to Greenville, Bond county, 111., where his father-in-law was principal of Almira College. Here Mr. Hill furnished sup- plies for the school, and Mrs. Hill taught music. In Nov., 1864, Mrs. Hill died, leaving two children - Herbert L. and Charles F. The elder is now living in St. Louis, but the younger, died at the age of two years. After the death of his wife Mr. Hill remained in Greenville, only until the close of the term of school, then returned to Jerseyville, and resumed tanning upon the homestead. May 20, 1870, he was married to Addie Miskell, daughter of J. H. Miskell. In 1873 his mother died, and as the homestead was then divided among the heirs, Mr. Hill removed to the village of Jerseyville, where he engaged in clerking until 1878. In that year he succeeded M. L. Hill & Co., in a book, stationery and fancy goods business, which he still continues. He had by his second marriage four children, two of whom are living - Nellie B. and Minnie C. Mr. Hill is a democrat in politics, but takes no more interest than merely to vote. His religious connection has been with the Baptist church since 1855.

John E. Boynton, the leading jeweler of this section, commenced business here in 1875. He carries a well selected stock valued at $5,000, of jewelry, silverware, clocks, etc. His salesroom is 18x50 feet in floor area, and is fitted up in excellent style. He does a large business, and is enjoying the result of a lifetime of steady adherance to strict business rules, straight

John E. Boynton, jeweler, is a son of Noah and Lucinda (Vinton) Boynton, both natives of Vermont. They reared a family of nine children - Andrew P., Eben V., Permelia, Harvey L., Samuel B., Louisa S., William N., Sophronia E. and John E. All of the sons learned the jeweler's trade, and each enlisted in the U. S. service, in a different regiment, some one of them participating in every battle of the civil war. John E. Boynton was born in Stephenson county. 111., May 10, 1848. He commenced to learn his trade at the age of 12 years, following the same until 1862, when he enlisted in Co. H, 31st Wis. Inf., and served until the close of the war. He took part in all of the engagements of his company. He returned from the service to Galena, 111., and finished learning his trade with his brother Andrew. In 1869 he went to « Manchester, la., and there worked with his brother William until 1872. He then went to Lincoln, Neb. In 1S74, when the grasshoppers appeared in that state, he removed to Alton, 111., from whence he came to Jerseyville at the time before stated. He has twice lost a portion of his stock by fire, and had no insurance. He is now located in the old Wyckoff store, where he carries the largest stock of jewelry in Jersey county. Mr. Boynton was married in 1876 to Maria L. Beaty, daughter of John Beaty. They have two children - William P. and John E. He is a republican politically, and a member of the Masonic fraternity.

The livery stable of E. A. R. Myers, Jr., originated with Charles H. Bowman, who built the present structure. On the 29th of July, 1880, it became the property of Myers & Brown, and subsequently, Mr. Myers purchased the interest of his partner and is the sole proprietor. The building, which is a line brick one, is 44x100 feet in ground area, two stories high. Fifteen head of horses and buggies, carriages, etc., to correspond are used in the business.

E. A. R. Myers, Jr., son of E. A. R. and Caroline (Mailing nee Vance) Myers, was born in Scott county, Va., May 21, 1850. When he was very young his parents moved to St. Louis county, Mo., and 15 years later, to Franklin county, of the same state, where they engaged in farming. The subject of this sketch in 1866, entered a grocery store as clerk, and during the four years following was engaged in the same capacity in a drug, and also a dry goods store. In 1870 he returned to Franklin county, and there farmed until 1878. At that date he came to Jerseyville, and liere for two years followed farming. He then engaged in the livery business which he still continues. He was married in Feb., 1878, to Celestia P. Brown, a native of Franklin county, Mo. They have had one child, now deceased. Mr. Myers is a

M. Cockrell has a well equipped livery barn on State street. He succeeded Pat Herrington. When he took charge of the stable, in 1883, it was pretty well run down. At that time the equipment consisted of but five horses and four buggies. Now, however, there are twelve horses, and the barn is well supplied with buggies, barouches, etc., suitable for a first-class livery business. The stable was established by Henry Johnson, about 1850.

Moses Cockrell, son of Musis and Caty Ann (Utt) Cockrell, was born in Mississippi township, Dec. 31, 1854. His early life was spent on his father's farm. At the age of 17, he entered the employ of his brother Elias, who was then in the grain business in Jerseyville. After five years work by the month, he became a partner in the lumber business, the firm name being known as E. Cockrell & Bro. This partnership lasted four years. In 1880 he established a coal and lumber yard, at Kane, and succeeded Chas. Smalley in the coal business in Jerseyville. In 1882 he withdrew from the firm of E. Cockrell & Bro., and in 1884, sold his lumber and coal yard at Kane, to Jesse Cockrell. He is now in the livery, coal, and wire fence business in Jerseyville, having procured a patent on a machine for making wire fence. He is a live business man, and well known in the business community of Jersey and Greene counties.

The confectionery - and bakery of Wallace Leigh & Son was established by the first named in 1852, who conducted the same on State street, until the erec- linn of the new building, in 1874, which they now occupy. In 1881, the present firm was formed, Austin going into partnership with his father.

Philip Block is the lending merchant tailor of this city, in fact, is the only first-class representative of that line of burness, who devotes his whole attention to it.

Philip Block, merchant tailor at Jerseyville, established his present business in 1883, since which he has been a resident of this city. He was born in Austria, Jan. 30, 1847. He learned the tailor's trade in his native country, and there followed the same, until 1866. In the fall of that year he immigrated to America, landing in New York in October. He went at once to St. Louis, Mo., where he followed his trade about 18 months, then went to Centralia, 111., and at first, worked for other parties. but later, formed a partnership with another gentleman, and engaged in merchant tailoring, continuing in business for a period of three years. At the expiration of that time, he came to Jerseyville, where he is now the oldest, and leading merchant tailor. Mr. Block was married in St. Louis, in 1868, to Elizabeth Klein, also a native of Austria, who came to the United States in the spring of 1866. They are the parents of seven children - Morris, Louis. Alexander, Joseph, Edna Rose, Philip R. and Nona E.

Mrs. C. A. Voorhees conducts a millinery and fancy goods store. Mrs. E. A. Terry commenced the business in March, 1S72, and was succeeded bv Mrs. <'. II. Durkee. The latter gave place to Mrs. Voorhees, Jan. 1, 1885.

F. W. Roerig commenced the manufacture of harness in Jerseyville, in March, 1883, purchasing the business of William Stoop. The latter was successor to Antoine Recappe, who established the business, in 1859.

Among the professional men of Jerseyville are the two gentlemen who hangout their "shingles" as dentists - George S. Miles and Edward Flannigan. Both are well up, professionally, and doing good business, but Mr. Miles being much the longer established has the larger following.

George S. Miles. D.D. S., was born in Westminster, Mass., Oct. 13, 1832, being the eldest of the three children of George and Lucinda Miles, who were lineal descendants of the Puritans. George Miles was, by occupation, a farmer. He died June 10, 1872. His widow died in January, 1878. The subject of this sketch received his literary education at Westminster Academy, and was"also a student at Hopkins Academy, at Hadley, Mass.. At the age of 21 he commenced the study of dentistry with Dr. T. S. Blood, of Fitchburg, Mass., graduating in his profession about two years later. He practiced a short time in Salem Mass. In August, 1855, he came to Jersey county, 111., and, immediately after, settled in Jerseyville, where he has since resided, engaged in the practice of his profession. Dr. Miles was married Aug. 2, 1859, to Mattie De Wolf Warren, a daughter of Hon. George E. and Hattie Warren. They have had six children, one of whom is deceased. Those living are - Herbert W., Clarence J., Chas. V., Clara C ., and Harold B. Dr. Miles was president of the State Dental Society for the years 1874-6. He was one of the original stockholders and directors of the First National Bank of Jerseyville, and was connected with the same about three years. He then invested his money in real estate in the West and in Jersey county, and now owns 160 acres of land within a mile of the city of Jerseyville. Dr. Miles has been attended with success in the practice of his profession and stands among the leading dentists of the state. In 1867 the degree of D. D. S., was conferred upon him by the Missouri Dental College. He is one of the recognized leaders of the republican party in Jersey county, and in the campaigns of 1872 and 1876 was chairman of the county central committee. He is a member of the Masonic and Odd Fellows fraternities, and at the present time is the representative of Jerseyville lodge, No. 53, I. 0. 0. F., to the grand lodge. Dr. Miles' son, Clarence, was married in June, 1884, to Flora D. Cory, daughter of Levi D. Cory, of this city, and is now living at Salmon City, Kan., where he is engaged as book-keeper in the Farmer's Bank.

Banking

The first bank in Jerseyville was established by A. M. Blackburn, in 1854. For a time he conducted the business alone, but in 1859 associated with him in the bank, William Shephard, Samuel L. Magill, and Alex. B. Morean. The firm name then became A. M. Blackburn & Co. It was afterward organized under the state law as the Jersey County Bank. A. M. Blackburn being president, and George R. Swallow, cashier. This bank invested largely in Tennessee state bonds, and, on the breaking out of the war, the bonds depreciated to such an extent that it was compelled to suspend. The bank issued circulating notes. All debts were paid at the time of closing business.

In 1859, Dr. Edward A. D'Arcy and P. D. Cheney established a bank, and commenced business under the firm name of D'Arcy & Cheney. Until the liquidation of the Jersey County Bank, there were two such institutions in Jerseyville, but during the war D'Arcy & Cheney had the field to themselves. During those troublous times they were often in fear of raids by "bushwhackers," and the bank building was kept well supplied with guns and ammunition, making a small arsenal. No such attack occurred, however.

In 1866 Hugh N. Cross and Col. George R. Swallow succeeded D'Arcy & Cheney. They were succeeded, in 1S7'_', by H. N. Cross. A. W . Cross, and W. E. Carlin, and under the firm name of Cross, Carlin & Co., conducted the business until 1876, when the First National Bank was established. The following were the principal stockholders, and also the original board of directors.

A. W. Cross, H. N. Cross, W. E. Carlin, John C. Barr, James A. Locke, George S. Miles, and John N. English. Sr. H. N. Cross was chosen president, and W. E. Carlin was elected cashier. A. W. Cross, although the largest stockholder, accepted the position of assistant cashier. H. N. Cross served as president until his death, which occurred Nov. 21, 18S3, when he was succeeded hy his son, A. W. Cross, who still maintains that responsible position with ability and satisfaction to the directors, and with credit to himself. Of the original directors, the positions of H.N. Cross, John C. Barr and James A. Lock were vacated by death, and A. W . Cross is the only one of the original number, at present retainingthe position of director. There are now 13 stockholders, of whom A. W. Cross retains a majority of stock. The present officers of the bank are as follows: A.W. Cross, president; Edward Cross, cashier; A. W. Cross, Edward Cross, John I.White, W . H. Fulkerson, Morris R. Locke, directors. Jan. 8, 1884, the articles of the association were changed, reducing the number of directors from seven to five. During the same year a new fire-proof vault was built, which contains 50 special private deposit boxes, each provided with keys, for individuals who lease them. The vault is also supplied with one of Diebold's steel, burglarproof safes, secured by a Yale timelock. On organization, this bank had a paid-up capital of $50,000, with authority for an increase to $150,000; its surplus is now $11,000, and undivided profits of $8,707. It is a good bank, a credit to Jersey county, and to its officers and directors.

Hugh N. Cross was born Dec. 9, 1817, in Somerset county, N. J. His father, John L., was a native of the same county and state, and his ancestors had also resided there for many years. J. L. Cross was married twice; his first wife was Mary Kirkpatrick; by whom he had four children. After her death he was again married to Mary Nesbitt, by whom he had one child - Hugh N. Cross. The ancestors of Mr. Cross and wife were Scotch-Irish. His occupation was that of a farmer. In 1835 he removed with his family to Jersey county, 111., locating on a farm south of the present thriving town of Jerseyville, Mr. Cross being over 70 years of age at the time of locating here. In 1850, he died at his residence, at the advanced age of 82 years, the death of Mrs. Cross occurring some two years previous. Hugh N. Cross was educated in the common schools of his native state, attaining a good business education for those times. He came with his parents to this count}' in 1835, and remained with them upon the farm until their death. When about 25 years of age, he was united in marriage to Antoinette YanHorne, daughter of Col. Elijah and Mary Van Home, who were formerly from New York, though they were early settlers in this county, having located here in 1833. Mrs. Cross was born in Schoharie county, N. Y. Mr. Cross and wife were the parents of five children, three sons and two daughters. Our daughter, Helen, died under 10 years of age; Mary N., the deceased wife of W. E. Carlin; Andrew Wilson, Edward, and Leslie. When Mr. Cross commenced life he was comparatively poor, but being a man of energy and good judgment in business matters, lie acquired the possession of a handsome competence, the result of a life of frugality and perseverance. Until 1866, agricultural pursuits and stock-growing engrossed m jst of his time and attention, and during that year he formed a partnership with GeoTge R. Swallow, and together they opened quite an extensive banking house in Jerseyville, in which business he was constantly engaged until his death, Nov. 21, 1883, being president of the First National Bank at that time, a position he had held since its organization. He was among the earlier settlers of the county, and was always one of its most liberal, public spirited and enterprising citizens, being prominently connected with, and rendering liberal support to, many of the most important improvements in the community. In politics Mr. Cross was always a strong adherent to the principles of the democratic party, and religiously, he and his family were always prominent attendants, and liberal supporters of the Presbyterian church. His wife is still living and resides upon the old homestead.

Andrew Wilson Cross, son of Hugh N. and Antoinette (Van Home) Cross, was born May 25, 1845, five miles southeast of the then village of Jerseyville, 111. At this place he resided with his parents until Feb. 21, 1855, when they removed to the old residence, three miles north of said village, or town. Until 20 years of age, his life was spent upon a farm, where he was variously employed in duties incident to agricultural pursuits. He obtained his education in the schools of Jerseyville, two winters at

Jacksonville, and a five-months' commercial course at Eastman's college, in Poughkeepsie, N. Y. In 1866 he entered Cross & Swallow's bank as a clerk, continuing until 1870, when, in company with his father, and Major W. E. Carlin, he established the first bank at Mt. Vernon, 111. In 1872 he sold his interest in the bank at Mt. Vernon, and returned to Jerseyville, when the firm of Cross & Swallow was succeeded by Cross, Carlin & Co., of which firm he was a member, Col. Swallow, now treasurer of the state of Colorado, then emigrating to that state. It is to be said of Cross & Swallow that they never had a written article of co-partnership, did not publish any notice of dissolution, and that there was never a dissenting word between them. In HS76 he was elected assistant cashier of the First National bank of this city, which institution he assisted in organizing. In 1880 he was elected cashier, and when his father died, in 1883, he was unanimously called by the board of directors to accept the presidency, which position he still retains. He was one of the principals in the building of the Jerseyville elevator, and the St. Louis, Jerseyville & Springfield railroad, and as its treasurer, furnished credit and money in large amounts until the road was completed, to be turned over to the lessees. His father's credit and excellent reputation put him in a position to make money, and he availed himself of the opportunity. He has made his own money, so that he is one of the solid men of the city, well worthy for the position of bank president. In 1872 be was married to Annie Barr, daughter of John C. and Mary W. Barr, residents of Jersey ville since 1840. She is a graduate of the renowned Montieello Seminary, and holds close allegiance to her many classmates. Mr. and Mrs. Cross have one child - Ida. They are members of the Presbyterian society. He is a member of the board of trustees, and was one of the building committee of the present commodious church of that organization, and attests, with that of others, his love of the cause, public spirit and good judgment.

The banking house of Bowman & Ware, was established by William Shephard & Co., in Feb., 18(56. In Dec, 1877, this firm was succeeded by that of William Shephard & Son, and in 1875, by the present firm. They do a general banking business, attend to collections, etc.

James R. Colean, teller in the bank of Bowman & Ware, in this city, is a son of Nelson and Sarah J. (Waddle) Cohan, natives of Illinois. He was born in Jersey county, March 13, 1857. He received a good education, attending the district schools of Jersey county, and in 1871 and 1872, Browder's Insti tute, at Olmstead, Ky., and two years at Blackburn University, at Carlinville. After completing his education he returned to Jersey ville, and, on June 1, 1875, entered the employ of Bowman & Ware, with whom he has since remained. In the spring of 1879 he was appointed by J. I. McGready, (who was then mayor of Jerseyville,) city clerk and treasurer, which office he held two years, being, at the time of his appointment, only 22 years of age. Mr. Cohan is a young man of good ability and is highly popular with the best citizens of Jersey county. He was married Dec.

The banking house of M. E. Bagley was organized Sept. 6, 1881, by W. E. Carlin and M. E. Bagley. The business was conducted under the firm name of Carlin & Bagley until March 1, 1885, when M. E. Bagley became sole proprietor and manager of the business.

The banking house of J. A. Shephard & Co. was established the 1st of Nov., 1883, by the present proprietors. The firm consists of John A., A. M., and H. A. Shephard. This is a private bank, and one of the best of its kind in this locality, if not in this part of the state. A general banking business is transacted, collections made, loans negotiated, etc. The bank is also the office of the county treasurer, the senior Mr. Shephard being the present treasurer of the county.

Hon. William Shephard is a native of Yorkshire, England, and was born in the town of Markington, near Ripon, August 10, 1816 At the age of 16, he immigrated to this country with his father, William Shephard, landing at New York in June, 1832, and settling at Trenton. N.J. He was a shoemaker by trade, at which occupation he engaged for a short time, but soon turned his attention to canal and railroad enterprises. He began this branch of industry by working as a day laborer on the Raritan canal, in New Jersey. He subsequently became a contractor on a limited scale, and removed to Lancaster county, Penn., where he remained about three years, and built the tunnel on the Harrisburg and Lancaster road. In the spring of 1838, he moved west, and for a short time was located in St. Louis, where he clerked in a livery stable. In autumn of the same year, he moved to Coles county, 111., where, soon after, he became a contractor under the state internal improvement system, on the Central Branch R. R., now a part of the Indianapolis R. R. His partners in this enterprise were Richard Johnson and David Dunsdon, both Englishmen, and old settlers of Jersey county. After the completion of his contract, Mr. Shephard became a citizen of Jersey county. His next contract was the excavation of the bluff at Grafton, preparatory to the making of a county road. He subsequently carried on business as a shoemaker, at Jerseyville. In March 1840, he was married to Ann Maria Gross, of Dauphin county, Penn. She was the daughter of Adam and Elizabeth Gross. They have had nine children, seven of whom are living - two boys and five girls. The oldest son, Wm. V., died Feb. 15, 1875, in the 31st year of his age. The third son, Francis B., died in St. Louis while attending law school, April 28, 1876, in the 24th year of his age. He was a graduate of the Notre Dame University, Ind., and also of the Polytechnic Institute, Troy, N. Y., and was a young man of great promise. In 1847 Mr. .Shephard engaged in merchandising in Grafton, in which business he continued until 1852, when he obtained a contract in connection with the building of the Missouri Pacific railroad. He was an original incorporator, and for many years president of the Jacksonville, St. Louis it Chicago railroad, and built the Louisiana branch of that road a few years since, and also an extension of that road from D wight to Streator. in

1866 he was elected state senator from the district composed of the counties of Jersey, Greene, Calhoun, Scott and Pike, by the democratic party, and was re-elected in 1870, but resigned in 1871. In 1866 he established a private banking house in Jerseyville, which he conducted nine years with great success, and which he sold out in June, 1875. In 1871 he was engaged largely in building railroads in Texas, in company with Col. J. A. Henry, of Joliet, and J. J. Mitchell, of St. Louis, where they built .'500 miles of the Houston & Great Northern railroad. He was a gentleman of rare mental endowments, and of mature judgment, entirely self-made and eminently successful as a business man. He had, moreover, the respect, esteem and confidence of all who knew him, and especially of the citizens of Jerseyville, where he resided for 36 years. He died at his home in the midst of his family, Aug. 12, 1875. He was a devout member of the Roman Catholic faith, and has ever been a liberal supporter of the institutions of that church. He amassed a great fortune of over $300,000. Few men have had a more respectable and honorable career. His surviving sons are - John A., a banker; and Hairy A., also banker. The daughters are all living, and Mrs. Shephard still survives. Mr. Shephard was a man of finer financial capacity than was ever known in this part of the state.

John Adam Shephard, treasurer of the county of Jersey, is a son of William and Ann Maria, (Gross) Shephard, and was born in Jerseyville, March 21, 1847. He was educated in a Catholic school in St. Louis, including the classics, and in his younger years was engaged in a store in Jerseyville. From 1860 to 1867, he was a book-keeper for his father. From 1872 to 1875, he was in the banking business with his father, and was in the law and real estate business with A. A. Goodrich for three or four years. In the autumn of 1879, lie was elected county treasurer to fill the unexpired term of Thomas O'Donnell. Mr. Shephard was re-elected in 1882, and is making a very acceptable and popular county official. He is a democrat in politics, as was his father before him, and it is but justice to say that all parties in Jersey county have unbounded confidence in his integrity. The funds of the county could not be in safer hands. Mr. Shephard is quite public spirited, and has been for a number of years the treasurer of the Jersey county fair, a truly prosperous organization. He is present alderman of the fourth ward, and has held that office a number of years. Jan. 16, 1878, he married Hattie Ely, daughter of George I. Ely, of Jerseyville, and this union has been blessed with two children, both daughters.

Henry A. Shephard, youngest son of William and Ann M. (Gross) Shephard, was horn in Jerseyville, May 17, 1858. He was educated at Notre Dame, Ind., and the high school of Jerseyville, subsequently taking a commercial course at St. Louis. In 1881 he entered the employ of Bowman & Ware, bankers, as clerk, serving them nine months. He then assisted his brother, John A. Shephard,in the office of county treasurer. In Nov., 1883, he engaged with his brother in banking, the firm being J. A. Shephard & Co., which he^still continues.

June 10, 1885, Mr. Shephard was married to Tillie Rivier (Allen). He is a democrat politically, as was his father before him. His religious connection is with the Roman Catholic church.

Since then, there have been, in this line, the following: James Halsted, Airs. Rinaker, De Lee, who was the first to make card photos, J. C. Strong, and R. C. Gledhill.

The only photograph gallery in tba city, is conducted by R. C. Gledhill. He established the business in 1866, and has continued it ever since. His gallery is located over the store of Trepp it Sehmieder.

Robert C. Gledhill was born in the city of Philadelphia, April 1, 1839. At the age of four months, his parents, Joseph and Emeline (Christy) Gledhill, took up the march to the setting sun, and settled in Jacksonville, 111. His father here embarked in merchandising, but afterwards relinquished it for agrieulture. In 1849, Jos. Gledhill died, leaving seven children, of whom the subject of this sketch was the third. After receiving as good an education as was obtainable in the common schools of those early days, he chose the profession of photography as his avocation in life. The first call for troops in 1861, by the lamented Lincoln, met with a ready response from him. and at the age of 21 years, he enlisted in Co. A, 10th 111. Inf., under Col. Jas. D. Morgan, of

Quincy. He served three years and received merited promotions in the service. At the close of the war, he resumed Ins profession, removing to Jerseyville, in 1866. He was married Feb. 18, 1868, to Mrs. Cora Strong, nee Dutcher, who was the mother of one son - Charles H. Strong, who is now 20 years of age, a graduate of the Jerseyville High School, and the Jones' Commercial College, St. Louis. By their union there were two sons - Harry R. and Herbert, the former of whom is living, ami who is 16 years of age. Herbert died at the age of three and a half years. Mr. Gledhill has been eminently successful in his business aspirations, has acquired the confidence of the community, and is a prominent member of the republican party in his county, He is a member of the First Baptist church, at Jerseyville, and also a member of the I. O.O. F.

The building which yet retains the name of National Hotel, though it has ceased to be one except that rooms are let therein, is the oldest hotel building, now standing, in Jerseyville. Many happenings of interest in the early days of the city, had their scene within its wulls, and more than one political measure had its origin in schemes concocted in its chambers. Leading politicians, lawyers, churchmen, aud other notables, made this house their stopping place when business called them hither, for the National was known as one of the most pleasant of ho?telries in the days agone.

was thoroughly discussed, and finally a stock company was organized with shares of $100 each, for the erection of a hotel building. E. M. Dale}' was the leader in the movement of forming the company. Work was commenced in the spring of 1838, and the building proceeded until the frame work was done, and the house enclosed. At this point there came a lull. Doubts had all along existed in the minds of some of the investors as to the probability of the house becoming a paying institution when finished. When the construction of the edifice had reached the point mentioned, negotiations were had with John Frost, which culminated in the purchase of the property, as it then stood, by that gentleman. He finished the building, furnished it throughout, and opened it to the public with some display. He presided over it in the capacity of host until 1846, when he Bold out. E. M. Daley, who then became proprietor, leased the house to a man named Blackburn, who was its landlord for about two years. C. B. Fisher was the next to preside over the destinies of the National. It is impossible to give the succession of landlords of this historic structure, and the time each had possession, as it has passed from the memory of the old settlers, but from inquiry it is learned that Wm. Hawley, John Goff and James ML Young were also keepers of the inn. At present the National is owned by Bowman and Chapman, and is leased by A. C. Peckham. Jr.

The Jersey House was built about 1835, by Stephen Herron, a blacksmith. It was at that time much smaller, and was used as a private residence, although they kept some boarders. After a time he opened it for the accomodation of the travelling public. After operating it for four years, he gave it up, and it became the property of the owners of the town site, Lott & Daley. Since that time it has been considerably enlarged, until now is a good sized house. Numerous have been the changes in the landlords who have presided over it, among whom were Harris Blanden, Dr.

The Commercial Hotel was erected during the summer of 1874, by Wallace Leigh and Alfred Brinton, at a cost of $15,000. The building is still owned by its original proprietors, but the hotel business is conducted by Wallace Leigh & Son.

Carriage Factory

The carriage factory of George Egelhoff, was established by that gentleman in 1860, in a building one block south of its present location. At that time the building was a small frame 30x40 feet in size, and is now used as a lumber ware room. Mr. Eglehoff carried on business here about eight years, when he purchased the present site of his manufactory, and erected the brick building on the corner, now used as office and store room. This structure is 40x50 feet in size, two stories high. In 1870j business had increased to such an extent that he was compelled to have more room, and an addition 40x75 feet in size was therefore built. In 1874, another addition 40x75 feet in dimension was added. Both ot these were of brick, and two stories high. He also, the same year, bought additional property in the same block, and thereon erected frame sheds for coal, lumber, etc. He had, in 1868, erected the present frame warehouse 26x40 feet in size, and two stories high, immediately south of the present brick structure, and used it for the storage of agricultural implements, the business of selling which he established at that time, and which is now operated by Egelhoff Bros. In 1881, a frame addition 25x75 feet in size, two stories high, with a sheet-iron roof, was erected, which is used for the storage of finished work. A 10-horse power engine furnishes the motive power for the machinery. Besides the buildings mentioned, there is a carriage repository across the street, which is 40x85 feet in size, frame. The entire business calls into requisition a capital of $35,000. Buggies, carriages, spring and farm wagons are all manufactured. Oliver A. Tiff, general blacksmith, established business at his present stand on Main street, in Jerseyville, in 1856. He manufactures wagons, and does general repairing and horse-shoeing. Mr. Tiff was born in Jefferson county, N.Y., in 1832, and is a son of William and Anna (Gabrel) Tiff, both natives of New York. He spent his early life in his native state, where he learned his trade. In 1854 he came to Illinois, settling in Jersey county, which has since been his home. He was married in 1856 to Ann S. Horten, a native of Greene county, and by this union has one child, Olive G., now the wife of John H. Richards, of Jersey ville. Mr. Tiff is a member of the I. O.O. F. and a useful and much respected citizen.

Peter Dolan, blacksmith, of Jerseyville, is a son of Michael and Ann ( McCormick) Dolan, natives of Ireland. Peter was born in New York City in 1832. His father having died in that city, he, when quite young, returned with his mother and brother to Ireland, where he remained until 1851, when he came bark to the land of his birth, landing at New Orleans. Mr. Dolan was married in that city in 1855, to Maria Gorman, a native of Ireland, and came north in 1863, locating at Jerseyville, Jersey eounty, 111., where he now resides. His family consists of three children - Kate, wife of Richard Kiely, of Jersey ville; James and Mary, living with their parents. Mr. Dolan owns a shop, a residence, and three lots in this city. He has served several times as a member of the town board, and is a respectable citizen. Both he and his wife are members of the Catholic church. His mother, Mrs. Ann Dolan, died in 1878.

Jerseyville Agricultural Works

The manufacture of agricultural implements was commenced in Jersevville in 1863, by Robert Newton and H. O. Goodricb, in partnership, under the firm title of Goodrich it Newton. They had in view the idea of supplying, with Jerseyville productions, the wants of a large scope of country surrounding the city, in the way of farming machinery. They purchased a frame building 24x36 feet in ground area, and two stories in height, located on the north side of

Prairie street, which they converted into a shop. In 1865 Mr. Newton became sole proprietor of the works, and on assuming exclusive control, he erected, on the opposite side of the street, a threestory frame building, 40 feet wide by 60 in depth. This edifice was used as a warehouse, paint shop, etc., and for the setting up of machinery. Another building, 36x40 feet, was put up, to be used for the display and sale of machines. In 1866, by the advent of Levi D. Cory into the business, the firm became Newton & Cory. The trade increased, and soon 20 men were employed in the establishment. In 1869, Mr. Newton became sole proprietor, and so continued until Nov., 1882, at which time a stock company was organized and incorporated for the purpose of carrying on the business. This association took the name of the Jerseyville Manufacturing Co. and started with a capital stock of $50,000. There were 17 stockholders, as follows: Robert Newton, H. C. Massey. Col. W. H. Fulkerson, Ormond Hamilton, Bowman & Ware, Morris R. Locke, Joseph M. Page, John A. Shephard, Wallace Leigh, Levi D. Holliday, 0. A. Snedeker, C. W. Enos, Elias Cockrell, A. K. Van Home, J. S. Daniels and F. S. Vandervort. Col. W. H. Fulkerson was chosen pres.; H. .C Massey, V. P.; J. M. Page, sec; Stephen H. Bowman, tres.; and Robert Newton, general manager. In April, 1885, Mr. Newton leased the works from the company, and he is now carrying on the business. He manufactures the Davenport " New Model " sulky plow, and deals, also, in all kinds of agricultural machinery. The plow mentioned, has no superior, and is the leading implement of the kind, manufactured by the J. I. Case works, at Racine, Wis. Mr. Davenport, the inventor, is a resident of Jerseyville, and this fine machine is but one of his many valuable inventions. The business transacted by this institution ranges between $30,000 and $45,000 annually.

Robert Newton is a native of Manchester, Eng., being born May 25, 1836. In 1840 his parents, Thomas and Anna Newton, emigrated to the United States, and soon after their arrival, settled in New Hampshire. They afterward removed to Providence, R. I., where Robert served an apprenticeship to learn the trade of machinist and engineer. He remained in Providence until 1857, then came west, and stopped first in St. Louis, but soon after came to Jerseyville. Here he entered the employ of George Horton, who was engaged in the manufacture of farm machinery. Mr. Newton had charge of this business until 1863, at which time he, in partnership with H. 0. Goodrich, established his present business. He was married, in Dec, 1865, to Sarah Cory, daughter of Joel Cory. They are the parents of four children - Albert, Mamie, Florence and Cornelia. Mr. Newton takes an active interest in politics, casting his vote with the democratic party. He is a public spirited citizen, and has lent a helping hand to many enterprises, both public and private, for the benefit of the church, society and the publicgenerally. He is a member of the Baptist church, and a Royal Arch Mason. He was one of the original stockholders of the .Jersey County Agricultural and Mechanical Association. Mr. Newton is a man governed in all of his actions by a high moral principle, and always endeavors to do what he considers to be right under all circumstances, and as a citizen is much respected and esteemed.

The Jerseyville Elevator Co. began business in Dec, 1876. It was regularly incorporated, with a capital stock of $25,000. Officers were elected for the first term as follows: Hugh N. Cross, pres.; James A. Locke, vice-pres.; Walter E. Carlin, sec; A. \V. Cross, treas.; L. P. Squier, supt. The main building of this elevator is 66 feet in height, and it has a ground area of '30x60 feet. It is equipped with 31 bins, and has a storage capacity of 40,000 bushels. The first year it did business, 200,000 bushels of grain were handled by this company. In 1S7S W. E. Carlin purchased the interest of Mr. Locke, and the following year that of A. W. Cross, thus owning three-fourths of it. In the spring of 1881, they sold it to E. 0. Stannard, of St. Louis, who still operates it.

The elevator now owned by Massey & Carlin, was built in 1865, by C. T. Edee, who ran it for some two or three years, when it was purchased by the present proprietors. It is 25x40 feet in ground area, and cost, when built, about $5,000.

William H. Coulthard was born in Ohio, in 1842. He is a son of John and Susan (Hardesty) Coulthard. The latter died while he was an infant, and his father subsequently re-married. When William was two years old he moved with his parents to Kentucky, and there lived till the close of the war, in 1865.

During the war he served 14 months in the 14th Ky. Cav., and was several times taken prisoner by guerrilla bands. In 1865 he returned to Ohio, where for four years he followed the occupation of fanning. He then removed to Illinois, and located in Greene county, where he resided till 1874. At that date he came to Jerseyville and took charge of an elevator, in which he has since continued in this city, with the exception of one year, during which he was in the same business in East St. Louis. He was married in 1864 to Elizabeth M. Terry, a native of Kentucky. They have three children, Ida L., Eva A. and Ilalun P. Mrs. Coulthard is a member of the Baptist church. Mr. Coulthard is a member of the G. A. R. His father, John Coulthard, died in 1869.

The elevator firm of E. O. Stannard & Co., is composed of E. 0. Stannard and E. P. Bronson, both residents of St. Louis. The elevator building is owned by Mr. Stannard, and lie has the controlling interest in the business, Mr. Bronson having a one-fifth interest. J. H. Duffield has the management of their affairs here.

What is known as the Cockrell elevator is now owned by J. M. Valentine, of Rockbridge, Greene county, and was purchased by him in May, 1884, of E. Cockrell, who had operated it since 1871. The building was erected by Geo. C. Cockrell, in 1867, at a cost of about 87,000. It was originally 25x40 feet on the ground, but an addition of the same size has since been added. George Cockrell ran it until 1869 alone, but in that year admitted E. Cockrell as partner, and they operated there until 1871, when George disposed of his interest to his partner. Previous to the erection of this building another elevator had been built in 1865, by George C. Cockrell and Charles Stiner, but which was subsequently destroyed by fire.

The first mill at Jerseyville was a wind-mill, constructed below town, hut now within the city limits. It was built by James Garesche, about the year 1839. It was operated mostly by Henry Schaff.

The old Dodson mill, which has lately ceased operations, was built about 1851, by a man named Young. The next proprietor was named Roberts. He was succeeded by Turner & Whiteneck. This firm continued for awhile, and then changed to Turner & Van Pelt. After their retirement from the business, they leased the property to Remer A- Paris. They ran it until the owners sold to N. L. Adams. He operated the mill until 1873, when Theodore Dodson purchased it. W. D. Curtis was afterward admitted to the firm, and still remains therein, in the new mill. The old building is 36x50 feet in dimensions, and two and one-half stories in height. When Dodson bought the property, he completely remodeled it. Its capacity was 125 barrels per day.

The inauguration of a new manufacturing enterprise in a city, or the improvement of an old one, is always a matter of interest and source of pride to the enterprising citizen. And especially is this true where the projectors of such improvement have spared no pains or expense in making their works first-class in every particular. In 1873, the Dod- son brothers, Theodore and Frank M., came to Jerseyville to engage in the milling business. Theodore then purchased the N. L. Adams mill, and with himself as general manager, and Frank M. in charge of the business department, the mill and its products soon obtained a wide celebrity for the excellence of the manufacturered product, and the uniform standard maintained. But, although the mill was generally considered a good one, and had received extensive additions and alterations in its equipment, it became unsatisfactory to the management, who took under consideration the project of erecting a new one in its stead, which should be a model in every respect. In the meantime, Theodore Dodson had associated with him in the business, Mr. W. D. Curtis, a well-known citizen of Jersey county. The firm selected fir their new mill a location near the junction of the WabasiTand Chicago & Alton railroads, and in close proximity to four streets. Excavations were made, and the construction of the building was commenced, early in 1884. There is a 10-foot basement, solidly constructed of heavy masonry, 21 feet thick at the bottom, and beveling to 2 feet, 2 inches at the top. On the splendid foundation thus secured are constructed the heavy brick walls. The brick portion adds two stories to the height, On top of this is the third principal, or mansard story. Each story is tall and roomy, as is also the basement, making the structure, substantially, four stories in height. The main portion is 36x50 feet in ground area, while the engine-room annex is 36x20 feet. This annex is now but one story in height, but the foundation is equally massive with that under the remainder of the building, so that it can, when desired, be carried up to the same height. Altogether, the building has a floor area of 7,920 feet. The supports for the interior of the building are all laid on stone foundations, The main building of this fine mill has a slate roof on mansard story and top, while the engine-room has a metal roof. All in all, the edifice presents an exceedingly tasteful and handsome appearance. All parts have had nearly a year to settle in, so that the machinery will set perfectly true. Rut the finishing of the mill, and its machinery equipment, are the leading features to the eye of the experienced miller. It is supplied, among the rest, with 12 sets of rolls, 17 bolting reels, four middlings purifiers, three dust collectors, one middlings detacher, one bran duster, three wheat cleaning machines, two flour packers, three centrifugal machines, six scalping machines, 22 stands of elevators running from top to bottom of null, with all necessary machyiery to operate. These are the leading features in the machinery of the plant, though the belting and other fixtures are all firstclass. All the machinery used is of the latest improved pattern, made by the best mill furnishers. The woodwork is all done with the utmost care, not a nail being used in it in the entire outfit, but everything in the wooden furnishing is clamped together with screws. The corners are all smoothly rounded and finished, and, covered with a neat coat of varnish, the wood work presents an appearance befitting the handsome machinery. The engine-room is equipped with a superior 75-horse power engine, of St. Louis make. The engine took the first premium in its class at the great St. Louis fair. Steam is supplied from a five foot boiler, 16 feet in length. Hugh Montgomery has charge of the engine-room. A boiler 20 feet long and 40 inches in diameter, is used for a water-tank. About this mill there is a place for everything, and everything is in its place, every piece of machinery being so arranged as to get from it the largest and greatest amount of work in the shortest space of time. Although the mechanical contrivances are on such a complete scale, yet 15 men at least are required to fully operate this mill. Its capacity is 200 barrels per day, but everything is so arranged that the output can be increased to 41 K) barrels of the finest flour per day. For putting the flour in barrels properly, there are two flour-packing machines, each having a capacity for packing 20 barrels of flour per hour. The construction and supply of the plant reflects the greatest credit on the Todds & Stanlev Mill Furnishing Co., of St. Louis, who have taken especial pains with every department of this work. The total cost was not less than 835,000, on the plant alone. A side-track will be built, giving direct connection with the railroads near by. But a small proportion of the people of Jersey ville, even, have an adequate idea of the magnitude and importance of the Dodson mill.

Theodore Dodson was born in Jersey county, July 6, 1847, being a son of Aaron and Margaret ( Biggers) Dodson. He resided with his parents upon a farm until 16 years of age. In 1864 he enlisted in Co. C, of the 61st 111. Inf., and served till the end of the war. After the war he worked at milling for Henry E. Dougherty, of Otterville, by whom he was employed about seven years. In 1873 he came to Jerseyville and purchased his present business. In 1884 he, in partnership with Mr. Curtis, erected the largest and best mill in Jersey county, mention of which is made elsewhere in this work. Mr. Dodson was married on the 7th of June, 1871, to Emma M. Noble, daughter of William and Thirza Noble. Mr. and Mrs. Dodson are the parents of four children, two of whom are living - Clarence and Theo. Mr. and Mrs. Dodson are members of the Cumberland Presbyterian church. He is an experienced miller, having been in the business for 19 years. He is the general manager of the firm, and as a business man is shrewd, energetic and enterprising.

Francis M. Dodson is a son of Aaron and Margaret (Riggers) Dodson, who came to Jersey county at an early date and settled in English township. Aaron Dodson is a native of Missouri, and, by profession, a minister of the gospel. He is now located at Otterville, in this county. His wife was born in Kentucky. The subject of this sketch was born in Jersey county, Nov. 14, 1842, and here reared upon a farm, remaining with his parents until he was 18 years old. In November, 1861, he enlisted in Co. C, of the 61st 111. Inf., and served till the close of the war, participating in t lie battle of Shiloh, Murfreesboro, and other engagements. At the close of the war he returned to this county and located at Otterville, where he worked on a farm about two years. In 186!) he began learning the mason's trade, and followed the same a few year.-:. He came to Jerseyville in 1873, and was employed by his brother, Theodore Dodson, who purchased the flouring mill of N. L. Adams, and has since that date been engaged in the milling business. Mr. Dodson was married Nov. SO, 1873, to Hattie Hughes, daughter of Ephraim and Lucinda Hughes. They have two children - Nettle and Nellie (twins). Mr. ami Mrs. Dodson are members of the Baptist church.

The grist mill south of the C. & A. R. R. depot, was built in 1866, by David R. Ross, at a cost of about $16,000. He operated it for about a year, when he sold it to L. D. Cory, who with various partners carried on the business until 1873, when the present proprietor, Charles Jacobs, purchased it.

Brick Yard

The brick yard east of the fair grounds was established, and commenced operations in 1881. The business was commenced by Henry Bayer, Charles Rutter and William Gambel. The establishment gives employment to about eight workmen, the brick being all handpressed.

The Vandenburg nursery is located in the northwestern part of Jerseyville, on the Fieldon road. The business was established in 1881, by Peter E. Vandenburg, the present proprietor. His establishment comprises 40 acres of land, and within its borders may be found every variety of fruit, shade or ornamental tree, of use in this latitude, as well as all varieties of shrubs, flowers and all plants of all descriptions, usually found in an establishment of this kind. He puts out each year about 5,000 trees, and finds profitable employment for four traveling salesmen, who represent the nursery in Jersey, Greene, Macoupin, Madison and other counties. Mr. Vandenburg makes a specialty of small fruits, and his business in this line is represented by good figures.

Peter E. Vandenburg, the nursery man, was born in Green county, N. Y., in 1843. He is a son of Henry L. and Helen A. (Van Schaack) Vanderburg, both natives of the state of New York. Henry L. Vandenburg now lives in Jerseyville, but his wife died in 1873. Peter, during the war, enlisted in the 189th N. Y. Inf., and served nine months as a member of Co. F. He participated in the Petersburg campaign, and was in 14 battles and skirmishes. March 17, 1868, he was married to Josephine Lyon, a native of New York, who died in 1873, leaving three children - Ralph L. and Grace J. living at home, and Minnie C, in New York. Mr. Vandenburg was again married Feb, 17, 1876, to Ella J. Williams, a native of Connecticut. They have one child - Anna W. Mr. and Mrs. Vandenburg are members of the Presbyterian church. He belongs to the Knights of Honor.

The nursery business of Fenity & Merida was established in 1878, by F. C. Fenity. No change has occurred in the proprietorship since then, save the addition of S.J. Merida to the firm. Mr. Fenity manages the Jerseyville business.

Young Ladies' Seminary

In Jerseyville, the Young Ladies' Seminary occupied an important place in the educational history of the county for over half a decade. As early as 1849, Miss Mary Farley, sister of Dr. R. D. Farley, erected a large frame building on the northwest corner of Pleasant and Exchange streets, with the benevolent design of furnishing a convenient suite of rooms for the higher education of girls. Miss Farley, once a pupil of Mary Lyons, founder of Mt.- Holyoke Seminary, and imbibing something of the spirit of her late instructor, did what she could to encourage a private school for young ladies in the new building. She finally induced Miss Virginia A. Corbett to undertake a select school, which was well sustained for about six years. Miss Corbett soon after married Isaac Harbett, and now resides in Chesterfield, 111. She was succeeded in the school by two young ladies - Miss Seraph A. Hall and Miss Ruth Hoppin, both graduates of Mt. Holyoke Seminary, Massachusetts. They were excellent teachers, and did much good work in their school, which closed in 1858. Miss Hall married a Mr. Atkinson, and resides in Florida; Miss Hoppin is still teaching in the east.

In the autumn of 1856, Mrs. L. M. Cutting accompanied her husband from their New England home to Jerseyville, for the benefit of his health. Before their marriage, Mrs. Cutting had been a successful teacher in New England and New York for several years, and seemed to have a remarkable control over the mind and will of the young, which gave her success in large schools, where male teachers had repeatedly failed. At the early age of 13, she secured a certificate of high grade for teaching, from the school authorities in New York, after a rigid examination. Soon utter her arrival in Jerseyville, a few influential friends who knew her history, directed Mrs. Cutting's attention to the school above mentioned, and persuaded her to utilize it as the nucleus of a young ladies' seminary, where, under her management, girls might obtain more advanced and thorough education in the higher English, French and Latin languages, vocal and instrumental music, painting and drawing. Mrs. Cutting readily undertook the task, and established the school, so widely known as the Jerseyville Young Ladies' Seminary, a purely private enterprise, and conducted it with such energy and perseverence as was necessary to make it a success. It is not too much to say, that, hundreds of ladies - wives and mothers, in Jersey county and other places - received culture in this school, which contributed, in a large degree, to make their homes refined and happy. The success of the school was due, not only to the abilities of Mrs. Cutting, but to her skill in selecting a corps of assistants, who did not disappoint the high expectations of the public. A brief reference to such, and what has become of them, will be of interest to very many of the readers of this history. In the autumn of 1857, she started a primary department, teaching, herself, in the lower rooms of the seminary building. In the autumn of 1858, Kate Foote, a sister of Rev. Dr. C. II. Foote, and graduate of the Allen Seminary, Rochester, N. Y., assisted her in the advance department, remaining two years; she afterward taught at Bath, on

In the fall of I860, Miss Hannah M. Henderson, a successful teacher in Massachusetts, a sister of Mrs. Cutting, came to Jerseyville, and took charge of the primary department of this seminary, and remained in this connection until 1870, when she married Hon. David E. Beaty, of this county, and now resides on a farm near Jerseyville.

Jn 1860, Mrs. Cutting secured, also, the services of Miss Jennie V. A. Vosburgh, of Hudson, N. Y., a graduate of Peaks' Seminary, in that city. Miss Vosburgh taught the French and Latin classes and assisted in the English studies. She retired after the second year; taught afterwards in New York, and died of consumption, Feb. 6, 1877.

From 18(10 to 1862, Miss Ella V. Mc- Gannon taught vocal and instrumental music. She afterwards married Will H. Callender, and now resides in St. Louis, where she holds a high rank as soprano singer in church choirs.

In 1861 and 1862, Miss Maria Blackburn, daughter of the late A. M. Blackburn, and grand-daughter of Rev. Dr. Gideon Blackburn, founder of Blackburn University, taught instrumental music in the school. She afterwards taught music in the Monticello Seminary. In 1868, she married M. G. Noyes, and died in Carlinville, in 1872.

In the fall of 1862, Miss Mary E. Ely, an accomplished and successful teacher, from Pittsfield, Mass., joined Mrs. Cuttings' corps of teachers, andheldthe position of instructor of languages and higher English branches, until the summer of 1864. She afterwards married Charles Rollins, a lawyer of Tipton, la.,

Miss Hattie Gunnison, of Rochester, N. Y., gave instruction in the seminary from 1863 to 1867, upon the piano. She now resides in Cleveland, 0

For two years, commencing in the fall of 1864, Selina Pierce, of Marietta, 0., assisted in the advanced department of the seminary, and after a vacation of two years, returned and taught one year in the primary department, after which she held the position of lady principal of Almira College, at Greenville, 111., for seven years. She is now principal of high school at Marietta, O.

Ada C. Joy, a graduate of the Young Ladies' Seminary, at Granville, 0., took charge of the advanced department in the fall of 1866, remaining one year, and after a vacation of one year, returned and continued her connection with the seminary until the summer of 1871. Miss Joy now holds the responsible position of associate principal of the Mount Carroll Seminary, this state, which she has held for over 12 years.

Miss A. Brumbach was associated with Mrs. Cutting's corps of teachers from the fall of 1866, until the summer of 1868, giving instruction in painting, drawing and languages. She was, afterward, connected with this course of instruction at Almira College, Greenville, 111. She married a Mr. Winter, on the day the class of '79 graduated, and has since studied medicine with her husband, both of whom are now practicing their profession in Cincinnati, 0.

In the autumn of 1867, Mrs. Cutting secured the assistance of Miss Julia T. McKnight, in the musical department. The benefit of her instruction as a pianist and cultured vocalist was enjoyed but one year, when she was married to Rev. Norman Fox, of St. Louis. She died in that city, Oct. 8, 18(59, leaving one child.

Miss C. Belle Tuthill, a graduate of Mrs. Willard's school, Troy, N. Y., taught in the advanced department during the school year of 18G8-1869. She has since married H. Barr, and they now reside on a farm near Quincy, 111.

It would occupy too much space, therefore no reference has been made to the individual merits of the somewhat remarkable corps of teachers selected by Mrs. Cutting, as her assistants. No teacher was accepted as an experiment, each assistant being selected on the merit of high attainments and an established record of success. In 1871 the enterprise was abandoned, while yet it enjoyed the full measure of popular favor, for two causes - first, the public mind had ripened in regard to its duty to itself, and a scheme had matured to erect a large public school building, with a high school, where young men could obtain an advanced education as well as young ladies; secondly, Mrs. Cutting's health began to fail under the great stress put upon it, compelling her to give up all charge of the seminary. For 12 years the enterprise had taxed her vitality, and mental and physical endurance to the utmost limit, and it is a subject of universal regret that her reward is a wrecked constitution. Gradually she became helpless from rheumatic gout, complete loss of nerve force, and for 12 years has been perfectly helpless, the care of loving friends. But she is comforted in her affliction, in the strength of an unsevered tie of affection, akin to that of a mother's, that still binds her to hundreds of pupils who have been under her charge, some now blooming matrons, some still in the hcydey of youth and beauty.

Religious

Jerseyville has some nine religious organizations, nearly all of which are in a most excellent condition. Some of the church edifices are remarkably fine, both in architecture and internal fittings. For a full history of these religious societies, the reader is referred to the chapter on Ecclesiastical history, in the first part of this volume.

The postoffice of Jerseyville was established about the year 1834, with Edward M. Daley as first postmaster. He was succeeded in 1840 by David T. Bunnell, who held the position until 1844, when he gave way to Perley Silloway. Charles H. Roberts was the nextincumbent, and was followed by Alex. B. Morean. In 1853 Charles II. Jackson was appointed and served until 1858, when he was succeeded by Jacob E. Whiteneck. The latter gentleman held the office until the appointment of Thomas L. McGill, in 1861. Mr. Mc- Gill held the office but a short time, when his death occurred, and his wife succeeded him. John I. White was the next to occupy the position, but soon afterward resigned in favor of William Pitt, who held the office about two years. He was followed by Joseph H. Burlington, who held it two or three years. George H. Jackson then acted as special agent for a while, and was afterward appointed, serving until 1869, when Jacoh E. Whiteneck was again appointed. He continued in office until 1877, when he was succeeded by J. L. C. Richards, who held the office until Feb., 1882, since which time the office has been conducted by the present incumbent, William H. Edgar.

Col. W. H. Edgar, one of the leading representatives of that well known family, was born on the 10th of Sept., 1840. He followed the fortunes of the family 3 as hereafter told, in his earlier years, and received excellent educational advantages. In his 21st year, he graduated from that well known institution of learning, the Illinois College, at Jacksonville, 111., in June, 1861. During the latter part of his school years, the embers of discord, which had so long been glowing in the south, broke forth in the flame of civil war. Then came the trial of patriotism. Our subject, though just out of school, was soon in the ranks, as a private soldier in the 33d 111. Inf. Later on, we find him a second lieutenant in the 32d 111. Inf. Both as private and officer, he did his duty as a soldier. After leaving the service, he read law in Judge Park's office, at Aurora, 111., and was admitted to the liar in 1863. He became connected with the Jerseyville Republican in 1869, His connection with this paper, and later, with the Republican- Examiner, is noted in connection with their history, in the Press chapter. In 1876 he was commissioned as colonel and aid-de-camp to Gov. Cullom. He has been for a number of years prominent in political matters, occupying a leading place in the councils of the republican party. In

1880 he contested the seat in congress from the 11th 111. district, with Gen. Singleton, and although opposed by such a popular man, he not only received the entire support of his party, but made large gains in the city of Quincy, the lmnic of his opponent. He has been a member of the republican central committee, of Jersey county, since coming to reside here, and has been its chairman for the past four years. He has also been connected with the schools of the city as a member of the board of education. Col. Edgar received his appointment as postmaster of Jerseyville from President Arthur, in 1882, and continued to hold that position, in a satisfactory manner, to the end of his term. Jacob E. Whiteneck was born in New Jersey, Feb. 12, 1826. He was reared and educated in his native state, there learning the tailor's trade. He was married in New Jersey, 1849, to Lindamiry C. Tharp, also a native of that state. In 1852 he came to Illinois and settled at Jerseyville. Here he at first engaged in the manufacture of buckskin gloves. Two years later he was elected constable, and served a number of years. In 1856, he was appointed postmaster, which office he held during Buchanan's administration. He subsequently clerked in a store, and was engaged for a time in the grain business, as clerk. In May, 1869, he was again appointed postmaster, and served till 1877, when he again engaged in clerking. When W. H. Edgar became postmaster, Mr. Whiteneck entered his employ as postoffice clerk, in which capacity he is at present serving. Mr. and Mrs. Whiteneck have had 11 children, eight of whom are now living - Maggie, now Mrs. Clarkson; Adaline, Hat tie and Helen, (twins,) Mollie, Anna, Mathias and Henry. Two children died in infancy, and one at the age of 16. Mr. Whiteneck was formerly a democrat, -in politics, but during the late war joined the republican party, of which he has since been a supporter. He is a member of the Presbyterian church.

At a meeting at the office of Dr. J. L. White, Sept. 19, 1863, D'Arcy lodge, U. D., A. F. & A. M., was organized with the following officers: J. L. White, W. M.; John N. Squier, S. W.; William B. Xevius, J. W. Others present at this meeting were: Milton Park, John E. Van Pelt, X. Smith, A. Calhoun, B. F. Calhoun, J. B. Sehroeder, Andrew Jackson. Sept. 12, 1864, the name of the lodge was changed to Jerseyville lodge, and an application made for a charter, which was granted on Oct. 5, following. The petitioners of the charter were: N. L. Adams. Charles N. Adams, W. W. Bailey, Charles H. Bowman, James Bringhurst, Ed. Bohannan, A. Calhoun, B. F. Calhoun, C. C. t'ummings, P. D. Cheney, M. V. Hamilton, Andrew Jackson, John L. Lofton, Thomas Marshal, W. B. Nevius, John H. Onetto, M. Park, N. L.Smith, J. X. Squier, J. B. Schneider, W. H. Sehroeder, J. E. Van Pelt, John L. White, and several others residing at or near Jersey ville. The lodge was chartered as Jerseyville lodge Xo. 394, with J. L. White, W. M.; John X. Squier, S. W.; William B. Xevius, J. W. On the 12th of Dec, 1864, officers were elected as follows: John L.

Jerseyville chapter No. 140, Royal Arch Masons, was organized, under dispensation, Feb. 4, 1870, by John M. Pierson, G. H. P. The charter was

Jerseyville lodge No. 53, I. 0. 0. F., was instituted May 3, 1849, at the court house in Jerseyville by District Deputy Grand Master Raynor, of Collinsville, assisted by T. P. Ash, N. G., and six other officers and members of Alton lodge No. 2. The five charter members were: Peyton C. Walker, A. C. Hutchison, Dr. James Bringhurst, deceased, and Samuel Cohen and C. H. Roberts. The members initiated on that evening were: William Yates, Dr. J. C. Perry, N. L. Adams, A. P. Staats, R. L. Hill (all now deceased), P. Silloway, Geo. E. Warren, C. F. Burke and Jon. Plowman. The first officers were: Wm. Yates, N. G.; R. L. Hill, V. G.; C. H. Roberts, Sec; Jon. Plowman, Treas. The first hall used by the lodge was erected by it in 1851, by stock subscription of the members. There were 180 shares, of $10 each, the lodge subscribing at first 17] shares, and ultimately purchasing the remainder. This hall was on Main street, on the present site_of D. G. and H. N. Wyckoff's new brick store, and was a two-story frame building, 25x60 feet, the hall on the second floor, and a store below. The cost of the lot and building was $2,200. The lodge occupied this hall until Jan., 1871, when they took possession of their present one, in a three-story brick building on west Pearl street. This edifice was erected by B. C. VanDervoort and the lodge, and the former putting up the first two stories, and the lodge the third. The cost of the hall and furniture was $3,200. The old hall property was sold for $2,500. The lodge property is now valued at $3,000. They are in a prosperous condition, and have a fund of $3,100 at interest. The present membership is 65; total number of names on the roll, 352; past grands, 72; died; 50. The officers for the ensuing year arc: J. H. Richards, N. G.; C. H. Blish, V. (i.; Geo. M. Cockrell, Sec; Bcnj. Barnett, P. S.; C. S. Daniels, Treas.; H. W. Fishei, acting P. G. Meetings are held at the hall of the lodge every Thursday evening. The annual revenue is $630.

Jerseyville Encampment, No. 20. 1. O. O. F., was instituted July 6, 1852, by Grand Patriarch James E. Starr, assisted by J. P. Beaumont, H. P.; Wm. Shattuck, S. W.; A. S. Barry, J. W.; B. F. Barry, scribe, with the following charter members: Rev. L. P. Grosvenor, P. C. Walker, Wright Casey, Edwin A. Casey, A. L. Knapp, N. L. Adams, all now deceased, and C. H. Roberts. The first officers elected were: L. P. Grosvenor, C. P.; E. A. Casey, H. P.; N. L. Adams, S. W.; C. H. Roberts, scribe; Wright Casey, treas. At the same meeting, the following members were elected and initiated: William Yates, A. M. Blackburn, both now deceased, Geo. E. Warren, B. B. Hamilton and H. 0. Goodrich. The encampment suspended its organization, and the last meeting was held, June 20, 1859. It was reorganized July 16, 1867, and has since enjoyed prosperity. The present membership is 69; in!) names appear on the roll. Of the present members of the encampment, Patriarch Walter E. Carlin has been grand worthy patriarch of the grand encampment of Illinois, and is representative for the third time to the sovereign grand lodge of the United States, and Patriarch J. S. Carr is the present deputy grand master of the grand lodge of Illinois.

John B. Booker, of the grand lodge K. of II., of Illinois, with 20 charter members, to-wit: James Eads, John W.Yinson, Caleb I)u Hadway, Joseph Malotte, Clarence M. Hamilton, Oscar B. Hamilton, Ludlow I'. Squiers, Augustus K. Yan Home, George F. Walker, Joseph M. Page, Frank W. Smith. Richard G. Fain, George E. Warren, Jr., Ellis E. Whitehead, James S. Daniels, Joshua Pike, Charles E.Miner, Milton E.Ellingwood, John C. Darby and William F. Krotzsch. The first officers were as follows: John W. Yinson, P. D.; Charles E. Miner, D.; James S. Daniels, Y. D.; Ludlow P. Squiers, A. D.; Oscar B. Hamilton, R.; Joseph M. Page, F. R.; John C. Darby, treas.; Richard G.Fain, chap.; Joseph Malotte, G. E.; Geo. E. Warren, G. N.; T. W. Smith, S.; Clarence M. Hamilton, James Eads and Caleb Du Hadway, trustees. The present officers are. John C. Gaskill, P. D.; Henry F. Bayer, D.. Frank W. Roerig, Y. D.; Henry A. McClintock, A. D.. Lewis R.Meyers, R.; Clarence M. Hamilton, F. R.. Joel E. Cory, treas.; William H.Parker, chap.; Casper Sabo,G.; John Mode, S.; James S. Daniels, John W. Vinson and Joshua Pike, trustees. The present membership is 68, and the lodge is in good condition at present. The membership is composed of some of the most prominent citizens of Jerseyville, and the county of Jersey.

Jerseyville Division, No. 16, Sons of Temperance was the first lodge of a secret order, not only in the city of Jerseyville, but in Jersey county as well. It was first organized August 4, 1847, with the following officers : B. C. Woods, W. P. ; A. B. Morean, W. A. ; Wm. B. Nevins, R. S. ; Thomas L. Mc-

Gill, A. R. S. ; W.J. West, F. S. ; Chas. H. Knapp, Treas.; Amos Brown, chap.; Peyton C. Walker, Cond.; A. P. Staats, A. C. ; George Wharton, I. S. ; Francis Osborn, 0. S.j Elihu J. Palmer, P. W. P. The interest gradually died out, and finally meetings were no longer held, and the division was disbanded. This division was reorganized February 11, 1878, by Grand Worthy Patriarch Rev. J. Nate, of the grand division of Sons of Temperance of Illinois. The charter members were: Henry Gill, Lewis R. Myers, Win. F. Gammel, Johnson Norris, Daniel McFain, George Morley, Eli D. Walker, Henry Delicate, Wm. H. Pogue, Benjamin C. Clayton, Daniel W. Phillips, Oscar B. Hamilton, Stephen Catt, James A. Barr, James C. Ross, George W. West, Francis Osborn, Lewis R. Phelps, Francis R. Dutton, Norman E. Landon, Charles W. Enos, N. H. Landon, and Wm. McBride. The officers elected to serve the first term were the following : Daniel McFain, P. W. P.; James A. Barr, W . P.; Benjamin Clayton, W. A.; Oscar B. Hamilton, R. S.; Chas. W. Enos, A. R. S.; Wm. H. Callender, F. S.; Alfred Price, treas.; Hengy Delicate, chap.; Wm. McBride, cond.; Wm. Eads. A. C; James C. Ross, T. S.; Johnson Norris, 0. S. The division organized with 30 members and advanced to 200. At present the membership is 67. The officers are as follows : Ella Daniels, W. P.; J. H. Duftield, W. A.; Frank W. Embley, P. W. P.; Lewis R. Myers, R. S., Lawrence Enos, A. R. S.; A. J. Osborn, F. S., Mrs. James A. Barr, treas.; Mrs. J. E. Boynton, chap.; Keller Maxwell, cond.; Jennie Davis, A. C; Emma Daniels, I. S.; Norman Landon, O. S.

Jerseyville Lodge, No. 87, Independent Order of Mutual Aid, was instituted and charter granted, July 20, 1880. The charter members were as follows: R. P. Shackelford, William Ford, Peter Dolan. Thos. A. Davis, William E. Hibble, H. Z. Gill, Phillip Block, John Mode, Henry Htdler, Frederick Hartzen, David M. Zeller, Christian Harms, Joseph W. VanCleve, John W. Vinson, John M. Waller, diaries A. Edgar, Conrad Borger, Frederick Hund. Frederick Nagel, ('. F. Hawkins, Geo. W. Wolf,-, and G. W. Sheffer. The first officers were: R. I'. Shackelford, P. P.; Wm. Ford, Pres.: Peter Dolan, V. P.; T. O. Davis, R. S.; W. E. Hibble, F. S.: H. Z. Gill, treas.; J. W. Van Cleve, chaplain: John Mode. I. ('<.: Christian Harms, 0. G.; Fred Hartzen, conductor: 1). W. Zeller, Henry Heller and Phillip Block, trustees. There is now a membership of 16, all in good standing; they have no debts, the state order has paid off its indebtedness, and :i season of prosperity now opens hefore the local lodge. There have been no deaths in their ranks since organization. Tin' officers for the year 1885are - Henry Helli r, P.; Geo. H. Wolfe, V. P.: John C. Gaskill, R. S.; Robert Schmidt. F. S.; Phillip Block, tie.,,.: Christian Harms, conductor; Conrad Borger, I. G.; Frederick Zimmerli, 0. G.; John W. Vinson, Geo. H. Wolfe and Henry Heller, trustees. Meetings are held on the first and third Monday in each month, in the hall over Hamilton's store. The lodge has been represented at the grand lodge meetings once each by II. C. Gill andT. A. Davis, and twice by Phillip Block. The latter is also representative to the next grand

Municipal

The town of Jerseyville was first incorporated, as such on the 21st day of July, 1837. The first officers were: John W. Lott, president of the board of trustees; E. M. Daley, clerk; Samuel L. McGill, George W. Collins and Richard Graham, board of trustees.

It was incorporated as a city, Feb. 21, 1867, at which time the following were elected the first officers, under the new organization: Marcus E. Bayley, mayor: George II. Jackson, clerk: Jas. S. Daniels, marshal; King A Pinero, attorneys; N. Wallace, constable, and Andrew Jackson. John L, White, Geo. Egelhoff and James S. Blvthe, alder men.

F. Ferns, attorney; G. M. Eaton, A. K. Van Home, John Fox, F. J. Bertman, Geo. Egelhoff Henry N'evius, J. S. Daniels, and J. A. Shephard, aldermen.

Jerseyville now has four newspapers. One of these is of daily issue, while the other three are weekly publications. In this line of enterprise. Jerseyville will rank with her sister cities of similar size. For the histories of her newspapers of to-day, as well as of those of by-gone days, the reader is referred to the chapter on the Press of the county.

surveyed and platted by Henry M. Chase, county surveyor, July 17, 1856. The plat was recorded July 19, signed by A. B. Morean, president, and A. M. Blackburn, clerk of the council of the town of Jerseyville. The premises are kept in neat order, walks are laid out through all portions of the grounds, and everything about presents such an appearance as is a source of pride to the people of the city.

Prominent Citizens

The following sketches are of some of the prominent citizens of Jerseyville, many of whom have retired from life's busy cares, having nobly done their part in the development of the place. Many of the others are still identified with the active duties of life, and all are worthy of mention in this connection.

Isaac Snedeker, deceased, was among the prominent settlers of this county at an early date. He was born at Four- Mile Ferry, near Trenton, N. J., Nov. 22, 1812, the youngest of four sons of Isaac and Catharine Snedeker, His youthful days were spent at home under the paternal roof, and when sufficiently grown, aided in the work of the farm, and each year attended the neighboring schools a portion of the time, making fair progress in his studies until his 18th year, when a desire to do something for himself was developed by his leaving home and interesting himself in the public works, aiding in building the Trenton water-works, and when these were finished, engaging on the Delaware and Raritan canal, and from this to the building of the Camden & Ainboy railroad, spending the earlier years of his manhood in the practical duties required of him. When these great works were completed, he engaged in literary pursuits, and was employed in gathering the material and data for compiling the New Jersey Historical Gazeteer, and Map of the State, spending several years in this work until it was completed, when he settled on a farm in Monroe county, N. Y. He was early known for his public spirit, giving aid to the building up of churches and educational institutions. He connected himself with the M. E. church, and with others established the Perrrington church in his neighborhood, and erected Perrington chapel, which bore the impress of his architectural direction, and was an ornament to the surrounding neighborhood - a model for other church buildings to copy from. He was one of the stewards of that church until his removal from the state. He was active in the military organization of New York, and was commissioned by Governor Marcy, Aug. 1, 1836, as one of the official staff of the 52d N. Y. Inf., Colonel E. Sutherland, commanding, with rank from June 18, 1836, holding the office until July 17, 1841, when he resigned, and was honorably mustered out by Brigadier-General Lathrop. He resided in New York until the spring of 1844, when he came to Jerseyville, 111., where, in connection with his brother Samuel, he engaged in farming, each taking charge of parts of the business that their peculiar genius best fitted them, and for years their farming investments were very successfully managed. He early identified himself with the reformatory and educational interests of his new location, and particularly in promoting tlie temperance work, becoming identified with the Sons of Temperance, and one of its must active members. He was also opposed to the institution of slavery while in New York, and was president of an anti-slavery society. He believed it was wrong and opposed it with might anil power, and at an early day was instrumental in organizing an antislavery society in this county, when it required nerve, firmness and pluck to dare to advocate their principles. He was frequently threatened, and even life endangered, because of his outspoken principles. In June, 1846, he was married to Caroline Sunderland, daughter of John Sunderland, of Trenton, X. J., and sister of his brother Samuel's wife. The union was a happy one, all through the years of his useful life. In Oct., 1849, Joseph Crabb, a justice of the peace, committed three young men, all nearly as white as himself, to the county jail, under the authority of the black laws of Illinois. Mr. Snedeker bad them taken out on a writ of habeas corpus, and taken before the circuit court, and they were discharged. It is claimed that this was tin- first time that the black laws, under the new constitution of 1848, had been tested, and the first time a negro had been released from a common jail, by a writ of habeas corpus, in Illinois. Mr. Snedeker's first vote was cast for Henry (.'lay, and he voted twice for Abraham Lincoln, a warm personal friendship existing between them. At the opening, and during the civil war of 1861, there was a strong disloyal element in this county, and it required pluck and courage to stand true to principle Mr.

Snedeker dared to come out boldly and advocate the cause of the Union, and in him the soldier boys had a true and firm friend. He was one of the chief promoters of the objects of the Illinois State Horticultural Society, a regular attendant on its sessions, and in connection with 0. B. Galusha, Dr. E. S. Hull. Jonathan Huggins, A. Hilliand, YV. H. Mann, Hon. A. M.Brown, D. Wier, Dr. A. G. Humphrey, H. G. Minkler, M. M. Hooton, Dr. J. Long, M. L.Dunlap, and Hon. John M. Pearson, was instrumental in promoting the cultivation of fruit in all parts of the State. He never failed to attend the annual meeting of the society and take an active part in their deliberations, impressing his practical knowledge and embodying it in their reports. His labors in this connection were not confined to this State but he attended the Missouri State Horticultural Society meetings, and took part in its deliberations. He was eminently a social man. Blessed with abundance, he never was so happy as when dispensing hospitality to his friends. In his family relation- be was most happy. Isaac Snedeker departed this life July 4, 1877, at his home, after a sickness of nearly one year, terminating in cancer of the stomach. He contained within himself all the good qualities of head and heart that ennobles a man, and should be emulated. Of him it can truly be said, "being dead, he yet speaketh,"' for he will live in the remembrance of a large circle of friends for many years. Mrs. Caroline Snedeker resides with her son Orville, in Jerseyville.

12, 1848, at Jerseyville. He was educated in the public schools of Jerseyville, and entered Shurtleff College, Upper Alton, and graduated, after which he spent two years in Chicago in mercantile life and reading law, and graduated from Bryant & Stratton's Business College; then he returned to Jerseyville and spent a year in the law office of Judge R. A. King, after which he was admitted to practice law in the supreme court, and has ever since been in practice here, being licensed to practice in all the courts. He also deals extensively in real estate, which business occupies much of his time. He was married in 1873 to Emma L. Dalzell, of Philadelphia. They are the parents of two children - Isaac and Samuel Frank.