Jersey County, Illinois - The Part of Biography in General History - Citizens of Jersey, 1919 (part 3 of 6)

On May 9, 1888, Mr. Freiman was married to Catherine Dougherty, born in Calhoun County, Ill., April 11, 1868. Her father was born in Ireland, and her mother in Missouri. Mr. and Mrs. Freiman have had eight children born to them, namely: James C., Robert E., Edith, Raymond, Leverne, Zeta, Albert J. and Letitia. James C. Freiman and his sister Zeta operate the confectionery business ; Robert E. is at Alton, Ill. ; Raymond is a chauffeur ; Leverne is in a foundry at Grafton ; while Letitia is at home. Air. Freiman is a Democrat, and has been a member of the city council for thirteen years, and Avas president of the board for two years. He is a member of the Catholic Church. Fra¬ ternally, he belongs to the Owls, and the Modern Woodmen of America, which he joined fourteen years ago.

FRITZ, Lestor, who is an electrician employed by the Jerseyville Telephone Company, is one of the skilled men in his line of work in Jersey County. He was born at Jerseyville, November 2, 1886, a son of Charles E. and Lela Fritz, natives of Jerseyville. Mrs. Fritz died when Lestor Fritz was eleven years old. His only sister, Nellie, was married to William Seahousen and they live at Jerseyville. Until he was sixteen years old, Lestor Fritz attended the schools of Jersey¬ ville, and he then became clerk for George W. Ware & Sons, druggists, remaining with this firm for ten years, when he engaged with the Jerseyville Telephone Company with which he has since remained, being one of its most valued men.

Mr. Fritz was married to Florence Krotzsich, who Avas born at Jerseyville April 12, 1886. Her father was born at Washington, Mo., and her mother at Garfield, Ill. Mr. and Mrs. Fritz have tAvo children, namely : Morris U., who Avas born July 21, 1908 ; and Gordon S., Avho Avas born April 2, 1915. Mr. Fritz is a Republican. He belongs to the Masons and Odd Fellows. His parents and grandparents Avere born at Jerseyville, and his grandfather, Godfrey Fritz, has been in the employ of the Chicago and Alton Railroad for the past fifty years, so that the family is one of the oldest and best known in Jersey County.

FROST, Francis Marion, Avell known in the concrete and cement industry at Jerseyville, is enjoying a trade that extends all over the county. He was born in Monroe County, Mo., October 1, 1852, a son of Charles and Esther J. (Wiggins) Frost, the former of Avhom was born in NeAv Jersey and the latter in Virginia. The maternal grand¬ father of Mr. Frost Avas Labron Wiggins, who served in the Mexican War, and appears to have been a man of courage both in war and peace. Among other proofs the story is told that upon one occasion Avhen he and Colonel Gregory, also of war fame, were crossing the Illinois River in a skiff, the rough Avaters overturned the craft and it Avas only through risking his life that Mr. Wiggins saved the lives

Charles Frost and Esther J. Wiggins were married at Mansfield, Ohio. He followed the trades of plasterer and bricklayer, and lived in Monroe County, Mo., until after the Civil War, when he moved to Bates County, and later retired to Schell City, in Vernon County, where both he and his wife died.

Francis Marion Frost remained at home, learning- his trade under his father during boyhood attending the public schools in Illinois, and later in Missouri, attended night school after the labor of the day was over. Mr. Frost thus gained a very serviceable education. When he was twenty-one years old he started out for himself and worked at his trade at Troy, Madison County, Ill., and later in Sedalia, Mo., visiting various other points as business calls came. In 1876 he returned to Illinois and during several years of residence at White Hall kept active in contract work, and then moved to Abilene, Kas., where he remained until 1891, when he located at Carrollton, Ill., ancl there completed large contracts. In the spring of 1903 he came to Jersey ville and since then has built up a large concrete, cement and general construction business. His reputation for reliability has fol¬ lowed and accompanied him wherever he has lived. He now gives employment to from eight to ten men.

Mr. Frost was married at White Hall, Ill., November 30, 1879, to Miss Ella J. Culbertson, who was born in Montgomery County, Ill., a daughter of John and Rebecca Ann (Clark) Culbertson, natives of Pennsylvania. Mr. and Mrs. Frost have two sons : Curtis Elmer, who married Alice Wadson, and William Otis, who married Sadie Stout, and they have had three children, Gladys, Gertrude and Virginia, Ger¬ trude being deceased.

In his political views Mr. Frost is a Republican. He has no desire for public office for himself, being more interested in business, but he gives loyal support to men of high character who, in his opinion, will faithfully serve the country in public capacities. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and is every ready to be helpful in its benevolences.

FULKERSON, Col. William Houston, was born September 9, 1834, on the homestead of his father in Claiborne County, Tenn., but conies of excellent Virginia stock. Ilis father, Dr. James Fulkerson, was born in Virginia, a son of Col. Peter Fulkerson, who commanded troops in the Continental Army during the American Revolution. Dr. Fulk¬ erson was married to Miss Frances Patterson of Philadelphia, Pa., in the native city of his bride, and then with her moved to eastern Ten¬ nessee, where they rounded out useful lives. The Patterson family is a prominent one in Pennsylvania, and its members were very patri¬ otic. A maternal uncle of Col. Fulkerson, Gen. Robert E. Patterson, was a veteran of three wars. Another uncle, William Chamberlain Patterson, was the second president of the Pennsylvania Railroad.

Col. William Houston Fulkerson was educated in the best schools of Tennessee, and finished his educational training at the U. S. Military Academy at West Point. During the trouble with the Mormons, he gave valuable service, during 1858-9, but when the North and South declared war his sympathies led him to espouse the cause of the latter and from the beginning of hostilities until their close he served gallantly as colonel of the Sixty-third Tennessee, although wounded at the battle of Chickamauga. With the close of the war, Colonel Fulk¬ erson returned to Tennessee, but like so many of those who had fought so bravely for the "Lost Cause" he found that opportunities were lack¬ ing in his old home, so in 1866, he left Rogersville, where his boyhood and young manhood had been spent, and moved to Jersey County, Ill. Here he found congenial surroundings and associates, and developed the magnificent stock farm known as "Hazel Dell" and there entered extensively into the business of breeding Shorthorn cattle and met with a very gratifying success. He still resides on this farm where so many useful years have been spent.

On October 17, 1861, at Rogersville, Tenn., Colonel Fulkerson was married to Miss Cornelia T. Russell, born at that place November 16, 1832, a daughter of Joseph and Jane (Richards) Russell. Mrs. Fulk¬ erson was educated at the Rogersville Seminary and at Salem, N. C., and was a lady of many accomplishments. Her death occurred Octo¬ ber 31. 1909. Colonel and Mrs. Fulkerson became the parents of the following children: Frances R., James W., Joseph R., Frank E., and Sarah B. Of these James W. is deceased, and Sarah is the wife of Judge Charles S. White.

Colonel Fulkerson was carefully reared in the- faith of the Presby¬ terian Church during his boyhood. His political inclinations and con¬ victions make him a Democrat,- and while he was never active in pol¬ itics, he served one term as judge of the County court of Jersey County, two terms as president of the Illinois State Board of Agriculture, and was a member of the board of trustees of the University of. Illinois. He was also a member of the Illinois State Board of World's Fair Commissioners at the time of the AVorld's Fair at Chicago. A man of sterling qualities, Colonel Fulkerson is honored and respected by all who have the honor of his acquaintance. While he has been more or less concerned in business operations, he has never neglected the finer things of life, and enjoys the best in literature, reading extensively and appreciating the productions of his favorite authors. Not only has he traveled extensively in his own country, but also abroad, and is one of the most cultured and well informed men in his section of the state.

GILLHAM, Richard C., a substantial farmer and stockman of Jersey County, holds the confidence and respect of all who know him. He was born in the county, May 25, 1853, a son of Marcus Gillham.

Marcus Gillham was born in Madison County, Ill., in 1810, where his parents had settled upon coming to Illinois from North Carolina. In 1818, the family moved to Jersey County and entered land here from the government. Here Marcus Gillham grew to manhood, and when his country had need of him, during the Black Hawk War, he served it as a soldier, and during his period of service was injured by being thrown from his horse, and was sent back home for disability. The remainder of his life he was engaged in merchandising, and he died in 1876. The mother, a native of Tennessee, was brought by her par¬ ents to Jersey County in her girlhood, and was reared in the vicinity of Newbern. She died in 1882. Their children were as follows : Laura P., who is now Mrs. John W. Dodson, resides in Jersey County; Wil¬ liam, who resides in Jersey County; Mary C., who is now Mrs. L. II. Palmer, resides in Jersey County; and Richard C., whose name heads this review.

Richard C. Gillham attended the schools of his district until he was sixteen years of age, and then he began to put to practical use the lessons in farming1 he had taken from his father, and proved so efficient that he had been engaged in agricultural pursuits ever since. Mr. Gillham owns 360 acres of land in Mississippi Township, and conducts it in such a manner as to add to his own prosperity, and to the prestige of his township as an agricultural center.

On October 14, 1875, Richard C. Gillham was married to Miss Ida Chappell, born in Macoupin County, Ill., near Carlinville, March 16, 1858. Mr. and Mrs. Gillham have the following children: Charley C., who lives on the farm adjoining his father, married Martha Dempsey of Jersey County, and they have two children, Ruth and Theda I.; Cora M., who is now Mrs. Harry Beatty, lives at Alton, Ill., and has two children, Stewart and Anna Louisa ; Luther M., who lives with his father, married Miss Edna. Watson of Alton, Ill., and they have one child, Edith L. ; and two who died in infancy.

GILMORE, James, who is engaged in farming and fishing, is one of the men who is well and favorably known at Grafton. He was born in Mason County, Ill., a son of George and Millie (Morgan) Gilmore. George Gilmore was born at Bowling Green, Ky., being of Irish descent. Moving to Jersey County, he engaged in farming, buying a large property. His children were as follows : Joseph, who is deceased ; William, who is deceased; James; Sarah, who is deceased; Mary Jane, who lives at Alton, Ill. ; Charles, who lives at Pawnee, Neb., where he owns a farm ; Lizzie, who is deceased ; and Martha, who lives at Jerseyville.

The birth of James Gilmore occurred March 4, 1849, and he went to school until he was sixteen years old, at that time beginning to work for his father. As soon as he attained his majority, he began farming on his own account, and he has been very successful. He has also been engaged in fishing since 1898. When Air. Gilmore was twenty-five years old, he was married to Sarah Claridge, and their children were as

After the death of his first wife, Mr. Gilmore was married (second) to Mary Frances Miller, an old schoolmate, who saved Sarah Claridge from drowning when they were children. Sarah fell into an old mill pond, and Mary Frances, with remarkable presence of mind, pulled her little companion out of the water. Mr. Gilmore is a Baptist. In pol¬ itics he is a Democrat. A man of sound principles, he stands well with his community.

GILWORTH, Elmer C., one of the extensive landowners of Jersey County, operates about 320 acres of land in Jersey and Ruyle town¬ ships, and is actively interested in agricultural matters. He was born in Ruyle Township, October 14, 1879, a son of Harvey and Mary Ann (Pritchett) Gilworth, born in Ruyle Township. The grandfathers, John Gilworth and John Harrison Pritchett, were early settlers of Ruyle Township. After their marriage, the parents of Elmer C. Gil¬ worth settled in Ruyle Township on what was known as Hawkins Prairie, where the father owned 120 acres of land, but in 1905 he moved to Medora, Ill., where he is living retired. His children are as follows : Edward, who lives at Medora, Ill. ; Ida, who is Mrs. French Farrow, of St. Louis, Mo. ; and Lottie and Elmer C.

During his boyhood Elmer C. Gilworth attended the Hawkins Prairie district school, and when old enough to begin working for him¬ self, he rented land from F. J. Means of Ruyle Township for a year, and then rented another farm from Preston Randolph for fourteen years, farming 160 acres of that land and eighty acres belonging to his mother, and he still resides on the Randolph farm. In the mean¬ while he has bought 380 acres and has a half interest in 134 acres, eighty acres being in Jersey Township, and the balance in Ruyle Township. He farms about 320 acres and rents the remainder of his holdings, raising mules, cattle and hogs, and in partnership with V. J. Ruff, buys and ships cattle and hogs.

On February 26, 1902, Mr. Gilworth was married to Alma Arm¬ strong, born in Fidelity Township, a daughter of William and Rebecca (Price) Armstrong, born in Macoupin County, Ill. Mr. and Mrs. Gil¬ worth have two children, namely: Leo Claude and Walter Dean. Mr. Gilworth attends the Baptist Church. He is a Republican and has served two terms as a school director.

GOODRICH, Ralph C., a contractor and builder of Grafton, who has been connected with some of the best contracts in his line in this part of the county, was born in Quarry Township, January 19, 1869, a son of Ralph C. and Lucinda (Caldwell) Goodrich. Ralph C. Good¬ rich was a blacksmith, born near New Haven, Conn., who came to Illinois in young manhood, and worked at his trade which lie had learned in his native city, in the employ of the New Haven Cutlery Company. He learned how to temper steel, and his son has a razor which his father made a few years prior to his death, that he uses in shaving. Upon coming to Jersey County, the father located in Otter Creek Township, and operated a shop behind Salem Church, continuing actively engaged in his trade until within 'three years prior to his demise, when he met with an accident, being kicked by a horse which so injured him that he never recovered and that finally caused his death. The family is an old English one, and a maternal grandfather was Lord Churchill, of England. It is a rather remarkable circum¬ stance that Ralph C. Goodrich, Sr., was one in a family of nine chil¬ dren ; his wife was also one in a family of nine, and they had nine chil¬ dren of their own. One son, J. C. Goodrich, is head carpenter at the powder mill, Grafton.

Ralph C. Goodrich. Jr., attended the schools of Elsali until he was fourteen years old, and then began working in a stone quarry at Graf¬ ton, so continuing for twenty years, when he branched out as a con¬ tractor and builder, and lie has secured the contracts for some of the most important building operations at Grafton and in the vicinity, among them being that for the handsome and substantial three-story brick hotel. Mr. Goodrich is a member of the Knights of Pythias, and is deputy grand chancellor of his district. An Odd Fellow, he has passed all the chairs, and he also belongs to the Modern Woodmen of America. A sound, reliable and enterprising business man, he deserves the prosperity to which he has attained.

GOTTER, Godfrey, one of the heavy landowners and stockraisers of Piasa Township, owns and operates a fine farm on sections 10, 11 and 14. lie was born in Prussia, Germany, October 8, 1841, a son of Frederick and Johanna (Scheple) Gotter who in 1858 came to the United States, and after spending a few months at Sheboygan, Wis., t lie son went to work in the copper mines of Michigan.

Godfrey Gotter learned the trade of a stonemason, and built many of the stamp houses at different copper mines. He is a good business man. After the close of the Civil War he went to New Orleans, La., where he bought and sold cotton, and was also interested in various lines of business in Tennessee and St. Louis, Mo., and he also worked at his trade in St. Louis, where he remained for eleven years. While there he bought several pieces of property in the central part of the city, which in 1875 he traded for 430 acres of fine land, of which 300 acres were cleared, all located in Piasa Township, Jersey County, Ill. In 1902 he added 140 acres more to his farm, and he is now engaged in raising cattle, horses and hogs upon an extensive scale. Within recent years he has sold 110 acres to his son.

In May, 1867, Godfrey Gotter was married to Sarah Christman of Bavaria, Germany, a daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth (Cruse) Christ¬ man. Mrs. Gotter came to the United States from Germany in 1866, stopping at St. Louis, Mo. Mr. and Mrs. Gotter became the parents of the following children : William, who lives at Sayre, Okla., was married to Elizabeth Sclireader, and their children are Edward, Fred,

Hazel and Stella ; Albert, who lives at St. Louis Mo., was married to Meda Smith, and they have one son, Fletcher; Julia, who is Mrs. Bernard Johnson of St. Louis, Mo., has a son, Godfrey; George, who lives at Sayre, Okla. ; Fred, who lives at St. Louis Mo., was married to Paulina Thabenstriet, and their one son, Elmer, is deceased; God¬ frey; Clara, who is Mrs. Henry Stamm of Macoupin County, Ill., has two children George and Alvin ; Alice, who is Mrs. Henry Thabenstriet of St. Louis, Mo., has a son, Robert; John, who lives in Piasa Township, was married to Olga Weiser, and their children are Erma, Alice and John, Jr.; and Johannah, who lives at home. Mr. Gotter belongs to the German Evangelical Church. In politics he is a Republican, and he has served as a school director for over thirty-five years. His fra¬ ternal connections are with the Odd Fellows of St. Louis.

GREEN, Herman, one of the leading general contractors of Jer¬ sey ville, and a man well and widely known throughout Jersey County, was born in Jersey County, January 24, 1872, a son of Lewis and Rhocla (Cope) Green, natives of Madison and Jersey counties, Ill. The mother died about 1913.

While attending school Herman Green made himself useful in his spare time as his age would permit and began to be self supporting at the age of fourteen years working on a farm, so continuing until he attained his majority. He then engaged in farming on his own account and continued as a farmer until 1897, when he embarked in a teaming business. After five years in this line at Jerseyville, he be¬ came a cabinetmaker, and in 1910 branched out into general contract¬ ing, and has executed some very desirable contracts in Jerseyville and the vicinity, and farther away, as some of his contracts have come from as great a\listance as Mexico, Mo., where he put up a business block. His work has always been well done and satisfactory. In addition to his contracting business he maintains a fully equipped carpenter shop.

In August, 1893, Mr. Green was married to Ida May Storey, born in Macoupin County, Ill., a daughter of George Storey, a native of England. Mr. and Mrs. Green became the parents of the followingchildren : Jessie Helen, who is Mrs. Josie Hicks of Alton, Ill. ; Ida Vida, who is Mrs. Ray Smith, of Jerseyville; Virgil, who lives at Alton, Ill.; Mildred F., who is at home; Beulah Irene; Velma Fay; Theodore Maurice and Juanita. The family belongs to the Methodist Episcopal Church. Politically Mr. Green is a Democrat, and fraternally he be¬ longs to the Modern Woodmen of America.

GRIMES, Jarret Tramel, now deceased, had the distinction of being the first white child born in what is now Jersey County, and was very remarkable man in many ways and one who was held in highest respect and even affection by his associates. He was born in^what was then Madison, later Greene, but now Jersey County, Ill., January 20, 1820, a son of Phillip and Polly (Boyd) Grimes. He was born in Olcltown, Va., and she in Tennessee. They came to Illi¬ nois in 1818, by way of Missouri, in covered wagons, and entered over 2,000 acres from the government in what later became Jersey County.

In 1839 Jarret Tramel Grimes was married to Charity Brown, who was born at Portage Des Sioux, Mo., May 3, 1829, a daughter of Joseph and Polly (Piper) Brown, natives of Virginia, who located in Missouri. Later Joseph Brown traveled to Grafton, Ill., on a ferry boat, and located in what is now Jersey Township. A southern planter, holding somewhat advanced views with regard to slavery, he freed his slaves when he decided to settle in Missouri. However he was so beloved by them that several of the freed slaves afterward accompanied him to Illinois. The paternal grandfather, Phillip Grimes, served in the Black Hawk War and also in the War of 1812, and the musket he carried is still in possession of the family. He was with the victorious troops at the famous battle of New Orleans, in 1815, under General Jackson.

After his marriage, Jarret Tramel Grimes settled on a farm in a log cabin, and carried on general farming for many years. Here he and his wife had born to them the following children: Philip, who died in Nebraska, November 2, 1910; Edward, who lives at Ray¬ mond, Montgomery County, Ill.; Joseph, who died at the age of ten years; James Know, who died at the age of sixty-eight years, Novem¬ ber 6, 1914 ; Mary, who is the widow of Uriah Hartwich, of Raymond, Ill.; Jarret T., who died in infancy; Isabel, who is on the home farm; Robert, who died at the age of eight years ; and Florence, who also is the owner of the home farm. Mr. Grimes was practically a self edu¬ cated man, and certainly was a self made one. In boyhood he walked barefoot a distance of four miles to school until snow came, when his mother made moccasins out of deer hide for him. In his early life he united with the Methodist Episcopal Church. Politically he was a Democrat. A Blue Lodge and Chapter Mason, he took deep interest in his order, and also belonged to the Eastern Star. Mrs. Grimes died July 21, 1876, but Mr. Grimes lived until July 11, 1915. A man of sound principles and high ideals, he lived up to what he believed was right and did unto others much better than he expected them to do to him.

GROSS, Joseph, one of the prosperous general farmers and stockraisers of Ruyle Township, is a man of consequence in his neighbor¬ hood. He was born in West Baden, Germany, February 1, 1856, a son of William and Catherine (Peaton) Gross, who in 1857 crossed the Atlantic Ocean and located in Ruyle Township, Jersey County, Ill., there buying eighty acres of timberland, which the father lived long enou,gh to clear and improve, although he died in 1877. The mother lived until January 21, 1895.

was married to Sarah Schimmehorne, born in La Grange County, Ind., a daughter of Janies and Charlotte (Prough) Schimmehorne, natives, of Indiana and Ohio, respectively. They came to Jersey County, Ill., in 1867. After his marriage, Joseph Gross remained with his parents for a year and then moved to an eighty-acre farm owned by his father, fifteen acres of which were cleared of timber. After his father died, he bought this farm from the other heirs, and has made on it all the present improvements, including the buildings and has added to his holdings until there now are 200 acres in the farm of which about sixty acres are in timber and the balance is under cultivation. On this land Mr. Gross raises horses cattle and hogs and carries on gen¬ eral farming meeting with success that is gratifying.

Mr. and Mrs. Gross became the parents of the following children: Mary E., who was born September 12, 1876, is Mrs. George Morhman. of Fidelity Township, John W., who was born November 20, 1878, died April 14, 1914; Curtis J., who was born July 20, 1884, lives in Ruyle Township; Charlotte B., who was born January 6, 1887, died December 6, 1915, the wife of John Williams; and Ada C., who was born June 6, 1889, married W. F. Bennett, and lives in Macoupin County, Ill. Mr. Gross is a member of the Bethel Baptist Church, of which he has been a trustee for many years. He is a Democrat and served for one term as tax collector and for three years as road supervisor.

HAMILTON, Oscar Brown, senior member of the law firm of Hamilton & Hamilton of Jersey ville, is one of the most eminent law¬ yers of Jersey County. He was born in Greene County, Ill., January 31. 1839, a son of Nathaniel and Mary B. (Dougherty) Hamilton, he born in Washington County, Ohio, and she in Adams County, Miss. The grandparents were Thomas McClure and Apphia (Brown) Hamilton, natives of Vermont and New York; and James Dougherty, born in South Carolina. The latter came, by the river route, to what is now Otter Creek Township in 1831, and here entered land from the gov¬ ernment. The Hamiltons came here in 1830, settling on section 13, Otter Creek Township, and entering 160 acres of prairie land on sec¬ tion 13 and 14. The grandfather developed this farm, placing it under a high state of cultivation. He was an executor of the will of his uncle. Dr. Silas Hamilton, and erected the original "stone schoolhouse," and managed it until it was incorporated as the Hamilton Primary School in 1839. His name appears as one of the grand jurors called for the first time in Jersey County in 1839. In every way he was a prominent man, and his death occurred in 1844, when he was fifty-nine years old, having been born January 3. 1785. While James Dougherty owned land and farmed in Illinois, he also conducted a large plantation in Mississippi and owned a considerable number of slaves. His death occurred in 1842.

On July 9, 1835, Nathaniel Hamilton and Mary B. Dougherty were married, and settled on section 15, Otter Creek Township, where they owned eighty acres of timber land. While living here, Nathaniel

Hamilton was a justice of the peace for many years, and also held that office in Greene County. In the spring of 1848, he sold his original farm and bought one in Quarry Township. A prominent man, as was his father, he was active in many movements and served as captain of militia during the early days. After the death of his first wife, in 1850, he was married (second) to Maria Durand. In August, 1893, the life of this useful citizen was terminated by death.

Prior to the age of nine years, Oscar Brown Hamilton lived on the farm, but after that was reared at Grafton, and attended the Hamil¬ ton primary school, principally being under the charge of Linus Humiston, and later the St. Louis Law School. From 1857 to 1861, Mr. Hamilton and his brother, Thomas James, conducted a general store at Grafton, and after the dissolution of the partnership, Mr. Hamilton boated cord wood and staves from the western part of Jersey County and Calhoun County to St. Louis, from 1861 to 1864. In the latter year he associated himself with John A. Campbell in a mercantile busi¬ ness at Otterville, which was conducted for a year, when the con¬ nection was severed, and Mr. Hamilton taught the Shiloh school in 1868. He then took up the study of law, and was admitted to the bar in 1871. For the subsequent three years he practiced his profes¬ sion at Otterville. In February, 1874, he came to Jersey ville, and with Orville Snedeeker opened a law office. These partners continued together for nine years and then separated, and Mr. Hamilton formed a partnership with Allen M. Slaten, which continued until the fall of 1886, when it was dissolved and Mr. Hamilton went to Meade, Kan., to become president of the Merchants and Drovers State Bank, which office he held until July 1, 1890, during which time he was District judge pro-tem and held several terms of district court. Returning to Jersey ville in 1890 he resumed his practice at the county seat, in the offices he still occupies. In 1894 he took his son, Paul M., into partner¬ ship with him, the present firm style of Hamilton & Hamilton being then adopted. Mr. Hamilton was nine years secretary of Piasa Chautauqua Assembly; has been president of Jersey County Historical Society since its organization; was president of Jersey County Bar Association for many years ; he was a delegate and member of the "Old Guard" in the Republican National Convention in Chicago, 1880, and has been interested in many other occupations of greater or less importance.

On October 25, 1860, Mr. Hamilton was married to Eliza Minerva Brown, born in Jersey County, a daughter of Chauncy Brown, Avho was born in Massachusetts, while his wife was born in Morgan County, Ill. In 1820, Chauncy Brown was one of the mounted rapgers who ren¬ dered such efficient service during the Indian troubles of that period. He helped to build the first log house at Carrollton, which was after¬ wards used as the first courthouse of Greene County. In the spring of 1835 Mr. Brown came to Jersey County, and was one of its first commissioners, and the land on which the courthouse now stands, was deeded to him and Cyrus Tolman as county commissioners of Jersey

County. He served as commissioner from 1840 to 1843. His death occurred in 1878. Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton became the parents of the following children : Mark B., who died at the age of fourteen years ; Bertha, who is Mrs. George M. Cockrell, resides at Omaha, Neb.; Rose, who is Mrs. Leighton E. Brown of Victor, Iowa; Silas E., who lives at Ralco, Ivas. ; Paul M., who is his father's partner; John J., who lives at Grand Junction, Col.; Dr. Fred W., who is in practice at Robinson, Ill. ; Dr. Ray A., who is in practice at Whitehall, Ill.; Clara and Margaret, who are at home ; and Ethel, who is Mrs. Leslie S. Noble, of Alton, Ill. Four of these sons, Paul M., John J., Frederic W., Ray A. Hamilton and Leslie Noble, son-inJaw, and four grandsons, Harry II. and Edward G. Cockrell, Ernest Brown and Mark W. Hamilton, were sub¬ ject to draft under the act of 1918, including men from eighteen to forty-five, for service in the World War.

Mr. Hamilton is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and has held all of the offices of the church, has been president of the board of trustees for many yeai:s, and superintendent of the Sunday school for nine years. A staunch Republican, he was a great admirer of Gen¬ eral Grant, and supported his candidacy for the presidency for the third term in 1880. A Mason in good standing, he belongs to Jerseyville Chapter No. 143, R. A. M. Perhaps there are very few men in the county who are connected by blood and marriage with so many of the makers of history in this section as he, and in all of his actions he has proven himself worthy of them for he has always lived up to the highest conceptions of civic duty. Born in a log cabin, within one half mile of the old stone school house, son of, and reared in the homes of pioneers, he early imbibed a lively interest, listening for hours at a time to their conversation, relating to the first settlement of the county, the lives and experiences of themselves and others, in connec¬ tion therewith. Having a retentive memory, and an unusual interest in the subjects of those conversations, he early began to investigate mat¬ ters relating to the first settlements, and settlers, and in after years as acquaintance was extended to the pioneers of all parts of the county, and facts learned from them, he was still further impressed with the importance of devising some means of securing and preserving all of the facts relating to the habits of life, implements of industry, habi¬ tations, intercourse, education, secular and religious, natural produc¬ tions of the soil and its adaptation to the growth of such crops of grain, vegetables and fruits as would best supply and support the first occu¬ pants, so that the future generation might have ready access thereto. This led to the organization of the Old Settlers' Society, and later, the Jersey County Historical Society, with its location in the courthouse, with its library, manuscripts, pictures and relics, which, though, not as extensive as it should be, is very valuable, and it is expected to be materially enlarged in the future.

With three or four exceptions, Mr. Hamilton has known every county officer, every member of the Constitutional Convention, sen¬ ator and representative in the General Assembly, member of Congress, every judge of the Circuit court and circuit attorney elected in the circuit of which this county is a part, since the election of Judge David M. AVoodson, 1848 ; almost every member of the bar who has resided and practiced his profession in this county since its organization, all city officers of Jersey ville since 1867, every banker who has operated a bank in this county, and a large majority of the pioneers who sur¬ vived the organization of Jersey County, and their descendants, with a large number of whom he has transacted business. It can be truth¬ fully said that as a rule all of these people, officers and classes with very rare exceptions, were honest, competent, accommodating, just, friendly and clever neighbors and citizens, ready and willing to do and to contribute their part in promoting the welfare and upbuilding of the county so recently evolved from its primitive wilderness con¬ ditions.

Among his earliest recollections of the natural productions of the forests and prairie lands of this county, were its blackberries, rasp¬ berries, strawberries, grapes, plums, cherries, black and red haw, per¬ simmons, pawpaw, mulberries, crab apples and May apples ; of nuts there were hazel, pecan, hickory, in great variety, walnuts, black and white, and acorns from oak trees in great variety and abundance used for the fattening of swine ; and grasses and other herbage for live stock; of game, consisting of deer, squir¬ rels, rabbits, turkeys, pheasants, prairie chickens, quails, very plentiful ; with fish in the streams and rivers, for the taking, and in the spring and fall of each year, great flocks of geese, ducks, and pigeons gave abundant employment for the sports¬ man. In addition wrnre the bees of the forest, storing large quan¬ tities of honey in hollow trees. Bee hunters became very skillful in tracing bees to their hives, by putting out bait and watching the direction taken by the laden bees, then following the bee line and marking the tree for cutting in late fall or winter. Then there was the maple sugar camp, where, in the spring of the year, when the sap begins to flow, holes were bored and alder spiles driven therein and wooden troughs placed below to catch the sweet sap. This was later placed in a barrel and hauled away, on sleds to the large kettles, in which it was boiled and skimmed until condensed to the proper con¬ sistency for syrup or sugar. Large quantities of both were made, both in the large camps and by individuals having only a few trees. The main camps in this county were those of Col. Josiali Askew in 6-11, and Henry Noble in Sugar Hollow southwest of Otterville, 7-12. Sixtv years ago maple sugar was a staple article of trade at the stores, as were also three and four-foot oak clapboards and pickets, staves and heading, hoop-poles and ten-foot rails. These commodities were in as constant and regular demand then as were dry goods and groceries : but this demand has now passed away, and other articles of ^merchan¬ dise have superseded them. Smokehouses were full of bacon, and the larders of thrifty housewives of the pioneer settlers were stored with fruits, preserves, jams, jellies, apple butter, besides apples, potatoes, sweet potatoes and all sorts of vegetables in their seasons, with rich cheese of their own making, thick sweet cream for fruit and puddings and coffee, direct from the springhouse to the table, with honey from the bee stands ; verily it was a land flowing with milk and honey, and those housewives were famous cooks in those days. Our ancestors made no mistake in selecting "Little Jersey" as the home for them¬ selves and their descendants. Their hospitality to neighbors and strangers was proverbial.

This biography can best be concluded in Judge Hamilton's own words for he says: "As our memory wanders back over these associa¬ tions, experiences, occupations and friendships, to the beginning of our interest in material things, we can truly say that our lives have been chosen for us in pleasant places, for it is our honest belief that there are few places upon the earth, where the inhabitants have more of the blessings and comforts of life, and fewer of its hardships, than do the citizens of this county. For which we are truly grateful."

HAMILTON, Paul Morton, one of the able attorneys of Jersey County, is engaged in a general law practice at Jersejwille. He was born at Otterville, Ill., December 18, 1872, a son of Oscar B. and Eliza N. (Brown) Hamilton. Paul Morton Hamilton attended the public schools of Jerseyville and a Kansas high school. He studied law with his father, took a course in the St. Louis Law school, and was admitted to the bar in 1894, becoming his father's partner immediately thereafter, the two since continuing together, and forming a very strong firm.

On September 3, 1896, Mr. Hamilton was married to Alma W. Carlin, born at Jerseyville, Ill., a daughter of Walter E. and Mary (Cross) Carlin, he born in Greene County, and she in Jersey County, Ill. Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton have had three children: Helen Eugenia, who was born September 22, 1897 ; Pauline C., who was born March 25, 1903; and Mary, who was born June 23, 1905, died August 5, 1907. Mr. Hamilton is a member of the Presbyterian Church. He served two years as city attorney, and in 1916 was elected state's attorney on the Republican ticket. In 1915 he was elected president of the Jersey Township High School board, having been a member of that board since 1911. He is an aggressive, forceful man, and has. shown himself a fearless official, prosecuting criminals with unprejudiced justice, and securing a large number of convictions. As a citizen he is public-spirited and upright, and he holds the confidence of his fellows, and the respect of all.

HANLEY, John T., one of the successful business men of Jerseyville, is engaged in conducting a modern meat market, and enjoys a large trade. He was born at Jerseyville, August 2, 1867, a son of M. J. and Anna (Evans) Hanley, both of whom were born in Ireland, the latter January 27, 1833, and they came to the United States about 1854. After their marriage, they spent some time at Buffalo, N. Y., where the father worked as a laborer, and then went to Ohio, where they lived for a few years. In 1864, they came to Jersey ville, where the father was engaged in well-digging and tiling. His death occurred March 24, 1885, and the mother died December 26, 1876.

After attending the public schools, John T. Hanley began working in a butcher shop, but in 1893 went into a grocery business for him¬ self, forming a partnership with II. W. Shafer, and this association con¬ tinued until 1908, when Mr. Hanley sold his interest to his brotherin-law, and bought his present market, which he conducts with Martin Gibbons as his partner. The firm handles all kinds of meats in season, doing their own butchering, and having forty acres of pasturage for stock. Their market is thoroughly up-to-date in every particular, and they render an appreciated service to their customers.

On November 19, 1896, Mr. Hanley was married to Lottie Shafer, born in Jersey County in May, 1876, a daughter of George W. and Mary E. (Pittinger) Shafer, natives of Ohio and Pennsylvania. Mr. and Mrs. Hanley have the following children: Majorie, Helen and Florence, who are all at home. In politics Mr. Hanley is a Democrat, and has served his township as supervisor since 1906, and was city treasurer one term. His fraternal connections are with Charter Camp, B. P. 0. E. No. 954, and Steelman Camp No. 3410, M. AV. A.

HANLEY William Mitchell, now deceased, was for many years engaged in the retail meat business at Jerseyville, where he was rec¬ ognized as one of the most desirable of its citizens. He was born July 10, 1861, a son of Michael and Anna (Evans) Hanley. William Mitchell Hanley attended the grammar and high schools of Jerseyville, where his boyhood was spent, and was graduated under Prof. Joshua Pike.. For some years thereafter he taught school at Otterville and other points in the county, and then he formed a partnership with James Perrings, the firm conducting a first class meat market at Jerseyville. Eventually Mr. Hanley bought the interest of his partner and conducted the business alone until his death, which occurred Sep¬ tember 29, 1908.

On June 12 1893, Mr. Hanley was married to Theresa J. Roerig, born at Jerseyville, July 1, 1867, a daughter of Anthony and Theresa (Zeiser) Roerig natives of Germany, who were married at Jerseyville. He was one of the early stage drivers between Jerseyville and Alton prior to the building of the railroads. Mr. Roerig died about 1874, and Mrs. Roerig died in 1888. They had six children : Fannie, who is Mrs. A\ . C. Pfeffer of St. Louis, Mo.; Frank William, who resides on the homestead ; Mary, who is the matron at the Home for Feebleminded ( hildren at Polk, Pa.; William, who lives at San Antonio, Tex.; Mrs. Hanley ; Anthony, who lives at Jerseyville. Two children were born to Airs. Roerig 's second marriage, Louis A. and Josephine, the latter of whom is Mrs. Fred Stamper of Godfrey, Ill.

who is an electrical engineer in the United States Navy; Marguerite B., who is attending the Whitewater State Normal School, in Wisconsin; and Loretta Theresa, who is at home; and one died in infancy. The family are members of the Holy Ghost Catholic Church of Jerseyville. A Democrat in politics, he served as city treasurer for several years and tilled other offices, and was supervisor of Jersey Township when he died and had been for many years. Fraternally he was an Elk and Modern Woodman. A man of sound principles and integrity of purpose, he gained and retained the confidence of the people of his community, and, dying, left behind him a record of which his family may well be proud.

HENRY, Prof. D. R., superintendent of the graded schools of Jer¬ seyville, and of the Jersey Township High School, is one of the leadingeducators of the state, and a man of more than average ability and really brilliant attainments. He was born at Kempton, Tipton County, Ind., December I, 1887, son of Harrison and Eliza (Vanarsdall) Henry, natives of Indiana. Harrison Henry has given all of his mature years to the profession of teaching and is still engaged in this line of endeavor at AVindfall, Ind.

Prof. I). R. Henry attended the grammar and the high school of AVindfall, Ind., and the state normal school at Terre Haute, Ind., beinggraduated from the latter institution of learning in 1910. He then entered the state university at Bloomington, Ind., and was graduated therefrom in 1913. Since then he has done more than two years post graduate work at the University of Chicago and Columbia University, New York, for he is a man of erudite mind and is always increasing his store of knowledge and expanding his natural talents. When but nineteen years of age he began teaching school in the country districts of Tipton County, Ind., and was successively promoted, teaching a year in the grammar schools of Kempton, Ind., and becoming superin¬ tendent of public schools of Perrysville, Ind., in 1910, and holding that position from 1910 to 1912. Following that he was superintendent of the schools of two townships in Vermilion County, Ind., where he resigned in order to attend the University of Chicago during 1914. In the fall of 1915 he was made superintendent of the graded schools of Jerseyville, and of the Jersey Township High School, and is still dis¬ charging the onerous duties of both positions.

On July 21, 1915, Prof. Henry was married to Allene Marguerite Nopper at Elkhart, Ind. Mrs. Henry was born at Elkhart, Ind., Decem¬ ber 19, 1890 a daughter of Fred J. and Elizabeth (Deventer) Nopper, natives of Adrian County, Mich., and Indiana, respectively. Prof, and Mrs. Henry have one daughter, Elizabeth Jane, who was born Novem¬ ber 4, 1916. Mrs. Henry is a graduate of DePauw University, and is a member of Alpha Chi Omega national fraternity, and Kappa Kappa Kappa Indiana fraternity. She belongs to the Monday Musical Club of Jerseyville. Prof, and Mrs. Henry are members of the Presbyterian Church. His political views make him a Democrat, while fraternally he belongs to Jersey ville Lodge, A. F. & A. M., and Newport Lodge, K. P. He, with J. W. Becker, F. E. Pinkerton, Jr., and B. H. Bowen, organized the Community Club, and Prof Henry drafted and wrote the constitution of this club'. Both he and Mrs. Henry are very popular and are leaders in the intellectual life of Jersey ville.

HERDMAN, George Walker, now retired, was for a number of years one of the eminent attorneys and jurists of Jersey County, and is now an honored resident of Jersey ville. He was born at Haverstraw, N. Y., March 6, 1839, the fourth son of William John and Jane Herdman, natives of the vicinity of Antrim, Ireland, where they were married. They also had three daughters. After a few years' residence, following their marriage, William John Herdman and his wife came to the United States in April, 1834, and eventually settled at Haverstrawr, N. Y., where he was employed as a laborer in a rolling mill. In 1841 he came to Illinois and bought land in Randolph County, which he cultivated until 1854, when he sold his property and moved with his family to Jersey County. There he bought a farm and lived on it until 1858, when he retired and moved to Jerseyville, where he died June 3, 1883. The mother died ^November 2, 1856.

When he was eighteen years oid George Walker Herdman canvassed Jersey County, selling Bayard Taylor's works on modern travel, and met with very gratifying success. After he had attended the Jersey¬ ville public schools and Prof. Foote's Academy, Mr. Herdman began teaching school in the Jersey County rural districts, and also taught in Greene County, Illinois, continuing his educational labors for eight years. For three years he studied law under the late Judge D. M. Woodson of Carrollton, Illinois. He then entered the law depart¬ ment of the University of Louisville, Kentucky, at Louisville, and remained for two years, being graduated in March, 1867. Returning to Jerseyville, he engaged in a general law practice, and a few months later bought out the interest of Judge R. A. King in the firm of King & Pinero, he and Edmond Pinero continuing together until 1869, when Mr. Pinero went into the banking business at Grafton, Illinois, and Mr. Herdman remained alone for a year, when he formed a partner¬ ship with Robert M. Knapp; in the latter part of 1872 severing this connection to continue in practice alone until his retirement in 1913. Mr. Herdman served Jerseyville as city attorney, and from 1870 to 1872 was a member of the lower house of the State Assembly, and 1876 he was elected senator and served in the upper house from 1876 to 1880. In 1882 he was elected circuit judge of the Seventh Judicial District, and served continuously for fifteen years. For fifteen years he was president of the board of education of Jerseyville, and was elected to all of these offices on the Democratic ticket. A very ardent Knight of Pythias, he has held all of the offices in the subordinate lodge, and was elected grand chancellor of the Grand Domain of Illi¬ nois, and for eight years has been the representative to the Supreme lodge K. of P. of the World, from Illinois.

On February 25, 1880, Mr. Ilerdman was married to Helen Allen Parish, born at Delhi, Jersey County, Ill., a daughter of James W. and Mary Ann (Allen) Parish, natives of Hannibal, Mo., and Phila¬ delphia, Pa., respectively. Mr. and Mrs. Herdman have had the follow¬ ing children born to them: William James, who lives at Toronto, Can¬ ada, patent attorney and electrical engineer ; Effie Elvera who is Mrs. Charles Lester Cole of Grand Rapids, Mich. ; and George W. who died in infancy. The father of the subject of this sketch was a Scotchman, and his mother was an Irish woman. The ancestors of William John Herdman came over to England with the forces of William the Con¬ queror, and settled in southwestern Scotland, and from there some of them crossed the channel into north Ireland.

HICKMAN, Dean Page, a general farmer and stock raiser of Fidel¬ ity Township, Jersey County, Ill., was born in this township October 28, 1868, a son of John B. and Celinda E. (Chapman) Hickman, he born in New Jersey in 1834, and she in Fidelity Township in 1832. John B. Hickman came to Illinois with his parents, James and Ann (Blake) Hickman, natives of Maine and Massachusetts, respectively. In the same party were Thomas and Ann (Crabb) Chapman. The latter located in Fidelity Township, Jersey County, while the former went into Hancock County, and later to Carthage, Mo., both entering gov¬ ernment land. James Hickman died at the latter place. After John B. Hickman and Celinda E. Chapman were married, in 1865, they located on forty acres of land in Fidelity Township, which she inherited from her father, and on it she had built a brick residence. He carried on farming, although in young manhood he was a carpenter. His death occurred March 31, 1917, the mother of Mr. Hickman having died August 23, 1912. Their children were as folloAvs : Anna, who died when twenty years old; J. D., who lives at St. Louis, Mo.; Dean Page; and Drew, who died in infancy.

Dean Page Hickman attended the district schools, and Blackburn University at Carlinville Ill., and assisted his father on the farm. On October 7, 1895, he was married to Adeline Robertson, born in Piasa Township January 26, 1871, a daughter of Donald and Lydia (Marston) Robertson, natives of Scotland and Philadelphia, Pa., respectively, and granddaughter of Alexander Robertson and Oliver and Elizabeth (Power) Marston. The paternal grandfather was born October 16, 1826, and came to Ontario, Canada, with his parents, in 1838. There he learned the stone cutting trade, and worked at it for some time in various parts of the United States until 1856 when he came to Jersey County, and assisted in the construction of the Chicago and Alton Rail¬ road from Kane to Godfrey. On May 6, 1858, he was married to Lydia A. Marston, who died in 1879, and he died January 31, 1887. Mrs. Hickman attended the district schools. She is a member of the Metho¬ dist Episcopal Church, of Brighton, Ill. Tn politics Mr. Hickman is a Republican.

HILDRED, William, a prosperous farmer and stoekraiser of Otter Creek Township, is one of the progressive agriculturists of Jersey County. He was born in Lincolnshire, England, November 8, 1845, a son -of Joseph and Eliza (Copeland) Hildred, both of whom died in England. In 1869 William Hildred came to the United States, and after spending a few months in Wisconsin, located in Jersey County. Here he was employed by farmers in Jersey Township until 1877. In that year he took a lease on the Ritchey land, in Otter Creek Town¬ ship, and lived on that farm until 1881, when he moved to his present farm of eighty acres in the northeastern part of Otter Creek Township, which he had bought. At that time but little of it was cleared, but since then he has developed the farm, erected all of the buildings and made other improvements. To the original eighty acres, which are now all cleared, he has added eighty acres, all of which he has cleared, and now has it in grain and pasture. Until the spring of 1917 he operated a dairy but then sold it, and is now devoting himself to the raising of Duroc- Jersey thoroughbred hogs. Mr. Hildred defines as his reason for his success the fact that he has always kept bus}" and has never been afraid of work.

On November 11, 1869, William Hildred was married to Sabina Hildred, born July 2, 1844, in Lincolnshire, England, a daughter of John and Sabina (Dales) Hildred, who died in England. Mr. and Mrs. William Hildred became the parents of the following children: Joseph Henry, who lives in Ruyle Township, was married to Ida Murphy, now deceased, and they had three children, Florence, who was married to John H. Frost, has two children, Clarice E., and Floyd R., and William O. and Jennie E. ; Jennie May, who is at home; John Edward, who is also at home; Jerome, who is a resident of Jersey Township, was mar¬ ried to Laura Baldridge, and they have three children, William H., Calista, and Laura E. ; Oscar, who lives at Wellington, Col., was mar¬ ried to Addie Bentley, and their children are, Bessie T., Richard D.. Wancla, Perley, Max B., Margaret L. and Hazel L., these two being twins; Clarence, who is at home; Elizabeth Mary, who is Mrs. Wesley C. Calhoun, of Fidelity Township, has one child, Elizabeth; and Amy Sarah, who is Mrs. Noble Calhoun, of Otter Creek Township, has two children, Charles E. and Ruth E. Tn politics Mr. Hildred is a Repub¬ lican. The family belongs to the Methodist Episcopal Church, to which he donates liberally.

HOMER, James William, who is successfully engaged in farming in the vicinity of Grafton, is one of the energetic men of Jersev County. He was born at Springfield, Ill., January 9, 1870, a son of Matthew and Mary (Welsh) Homer, the latter of whom died in October, 1912. Their children were as follows: Sarah Shaw, who lives at Fieldon, Ill.; and James William. When the parents came to Illinois they stopped first at Springfield, and then went to Calhoun County.

born in Jersey County, May 19, 1874. Her four sisters and three brothers are all living in Jersey County. Mr. and Mrs. Davis survive and make their home with their daughter, Mrs. Homer. Mr. and Mrs. Homer have five children, namely: James Clifton, Charles Wesley, Clara Marie, Mary L. and Preston Edwin. Mr. Homer has lived in the vicinity of Grafton ever since he came to Jersey County. He owns and operates land, and is making a success of his undertaking because he understands farming in all its details. He is a member of the Presbyterian Church. In politics he is a Republican, but has been too much occupied with his farming to care to enter public life.

HOUG-HTLIN, William H. H., was born near Gettysburg, Pa., November 6, 1840, one of a family of eight children, of whom an elder sister of Kingfisher, Okla., and he are the only survivors. In the spring of 1843 the family moved to Ohio, but returned to Pennsyl¬ vania in the spring of 1849. From the spring of 1853 to that of 1855, William II. H. Iloughtlin worked in a general store, and then he spent three consecutive summers working on a farm, attending school during the winter months. During the winter terms of 1857, 1858, 1859, he taught school, and in the spring of 1859, he apprenticed himself to the stone cutter's trade. During the Civil War, he served as a noncom¬ missioned officer. Late in 1866, he came to Springfield, Ill., but re¬ turned to Pennsylvania in 1867, to superintend the construction of a monument to the soldiers of the Mexican War, which was placed in the capitol grounds at Harrisburg, which monument he had designed prior to goipg to Springfield.

On May 7, 1868, Mr. Houghtlin was married (first) to Miss Jennie L. McFettridge, at her home in Philadelphia, Pa., after which he returned to Springfield, Ill., to work on the construction of the State House. His brother, David M. Houghtlin, was foreman of the setting, and Mr. Houghtlin was made foreman of the stone cutting. The foun¬ dation walls of the State House are 8 feet wide and 8 feet deep, and the foundation for the dome rests on a bed of coal, 18 feet below the surface. All of the columns rest on inverted arches. During the ses¬ sion of the legislature of 1868, it was determined to have some of the stone cutting done by inmates of the penitentiary. When Mr. Houghtlin and his brother discovered that such a condition existed, they felt that it would not be consistent with their understanding of the ethics of mechanics to continue on the works and they resigned and came to Jersey ville, where they went into business for themselves, under the style of Houghtlin Bros., which they kept for over ten years, and then changed it to that of the Jersey ville Granite and Marble Works. David M. Houghtlin died in 1904, and since that time Mr. Houghtlin has had other partners.

Mr. Houghtlin had only been in Jersey ville three weeks when his first wife died, April 28, 1869, and he took her remains back to Phila¬ delphia, and had them laid to rest in Laurel Hill Cemetery. On Octo¬ ber 20, 1872, Mr. Houghtlin was married (second) to Susan L. Love,

HUNT, David W., one of the substantial and successful real estate operators of Jerseyville, is a man well and favorably known through¬ out Jersey County. He was born in Mercer County, N. J., October 22, 1814, a son of John D. and Lucy (Servis) Hunt, natives of New Jersey, where their useful lives were spent.

David W. Hunt spent his boyhood in his native state, and attended a preparatory school at Pennington, N. J., and when he was eighteen years old he began working for neighboring farmers. After a year at this kind of work, he began learning blacksmithing, and served an apprenticeship of three years. He then enlisted in the Second New Jersey militia as a reserve, and served about three months. During 1868 he came to Illinois, and spent a short time visiting at Jerseyville before proceeding to near St. Louis, Mo., where he worked on a farm for five years. He then returned to Illinois, and was engaged in farm¬ ing in Sangamon County for four years. Coming then into possession of his father's homestead in New Jersey, he returned to it, and was there engaged in farming for twenty years. At the expiration of that time he moved to Jersey County and bought a farm in Jersey Township, conducting it for four years. Selling it he came to Jersey¬ ville and went into the real estate business with the Flemming, Dolan Realty Company, but after four years withdrew and established his' present business which he has since conducted.

On January 21, 1869, Mr. Hunt was married to Georgiana Davis, born in Jersey County, Ill., a daughter of John W. and Eliza (Fitz¬ gerald) Davis, natives of North Carolina and Jersey County, Ill., respectively. Mrs. Hunt died in New Jersey. Mr. and Mrs. Hunt became the parents of the following children : John Lewis, who lives at New York City; Harry, who died at the age of twenty-six years; Judson D., who lives in Jersey County; A. S., who is a physician of Jerseyville; Douglas, who lives in Morgan County, Ill.; Charles, who lives in Jersey County, Ill.; Nellie, who is Mrs. James Parcell of Jer¬ sey County ; and Lorenzo Dow, who died at the age of eight years. Mr. Hunt was married (second), January 20, 1901, in Jersey County to Lucy J. Hutchens, widow of Delaney Hutchins. They have had five children: Eva J., Walter A., Gertrude M., Callie S., and Clarence, who is deceased. Mr. Hunt and his wife are members of the Baptist Church. A Democrat, he served for four years as commissioner of highways in New Jersey, and in Illinois, in 1909, he was elected a justice of the peace and has held that office ever since. Since 1909 he has served continuously also as deputy coroner. A Mason in good standing he belongs to Jerseyville Lodge No. 394, A. F. & A. M., and served as master of the lodge at Hopewell, N. J.

ville. He was born at Brighton, Ill., April 10, 1869, a son of Henry and Catherine (Peiter) Jacoby, natives of Germany, who came to the United States in December, 1855, by way of New Orleans, La. From that city they came up the Mississippi River to Cairo, Ill. At that point the vessel carrying them was frozen fast in the ice in the river, and while they were thus detained, one of the children, Casper J. Jacoby, was born. After being released from the ice, the little party went with teams to Macoupin County, Ill., where the father obtained work as a stone mason, later becoming a farmer. He died in 1885, and the mother in 1901. The children of this marriage were as follows : Lizzie, Eliza¬ beth, Rev. Philip, and Philipina, all of whom are deceased; Casper J., who lives at Alton, Ill. ; Minnie, who is Mrs. II. A. Hoffmann, who lives at Alton, 111.; Henry C., who lives at San Jose, Cal., is a Methodist minister; William C., who lives at Bunker Hill, Ill.; Mary, who is Mrs. Henry ITanold of Brighton, Ill., owns the family home ; and Louis C., who is the youngest.

Louis C. Jacoby attended the district schools and worked on his father's farm until he was seventeen years old, at which time he went to work for his brother in a furniture and undertaking business at Bunker Hill, Ill. After three years he went to Highland, Ill., and was employed in a furniture store for a few months, when he came to Jerseyville, and with his four brothers, Philip W., C. J., Henry C. and William C., formed a stock company, in March, 1891, and opened a store. On December 24, 1899, Philip Jacoby died, and in 1901 the heirs of his estate were bought out by the four other brothers. In 1903 the brothers bought the Bunker Hill store, making it a branch of the Jersey ville establishment, and Louis C. Jacoby is secretary of the corporation and manager of the Jerseyville store. The company handles all kinds of furniture, and conducts a first-class undertaking business. The officers of the company are as follows: William C., president; Henry C., vice president ; C. J., treasurer ; and Louis C., secretary and manager.

On May 3, 1892, Louis C. Jacoby was married to Charlotte E. King¬ ston, born at Fidelity, Jersey County, Ill., a daughter of Dr. Thomas A. and Kate C. (Frost) Kingston, natives of Kentucky and Jersey County, respectively. Mr. and Mrs. Jacoby became the parents of the following children: Evangeline; Leslie K., who is in business with his father: Pauline and Paul, twins ; and Alice Louise, Theodore Louis, Maurice Henry, and Rodman Charles. Politically he is a Republican, and fra¬ ternally is a Mason and Odd Fellow, serving in all the offices of the T. 0. O. F. and the Encampment, and also belongs to the Modern Wood¬ men of America. In addition to his other interests, Mr. Jacoby is a director of the Jerseyville Building and Loan Association.

JEWSBURG, Charles S., the capable and courteous express agent for the American Express Company at Jerseyville, is one of the sub¬ stantial men of Jersey County. He is a son of Ebenezer Calvin and Martha J. (Brown) Jewsburg. His father was born in Morgan County, Ill., of English parentage, and his mother was born in Macoupin

County, Ill., of Irish parentage. They had the following children: Joseph R., who lives in Calhoun County, Ill., is a farmer and fruit grower; Harriet C., who was married to Oscar Clarke, resides at Alton, Ill. ; Charles S. ; Maude, who is deceased ; Harry C., who resides in Jersey County; John C., who resides at St. Louis, Mo., is a quarter¬ master in the United States Army; Martha J., who married Clark Landis, lives at Alton, Ill.; Elizabeth J., who married Samuel Sewell; and Mary E., who lives at Jerseyville. The father of this family died in 1914, and the mother died December, 1915. They were consistent members of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

Charles S. Jewsburg attended the schools of Jerseyville, and was graduated therefrom in 1898. Following that he was engaged in farming for six years. Desiring a change, he went to Los Angeles, Cal., and for two years worked as a paperhanger and painter, and when he returned to Illinois, he worked along the same lines at Jacksonville. Coming to Jerseyville, he conducted a grocery for two years, and then in April, 1917, the American Express Company secured his services as agent for their company, which office he is still holding. In politics he is a Republican, while in religious faith he is a Baptist.

On October 8, 1904, Mr. Jewsburg was married to Mae Young of Jacksonville, who died in 1909, having borne him a son, Lloyd E., who died in 1911. Mr. Jewsburg was married (second) to Miss Fannie Catt, whose parents are honored residents of Jerseyville. Mr. and Mrs. Jewsburg have one son, Donald C,. who was born October 29, 1916. Mrs. Jewsburg is also a member of the Baptist Church.

JOHNS, Charles Wesley, one of the substantial business men of Jerseyville, is sole proprietor of Johns' Smokeless Fuel Economizer, which is one of the modern inventions which are so revolutionizing methods in these days. He was born at Medora, Ill., October 23, 1880, a son of 'William F. and Anne Locella (Simpson) Johns, he born in Ger¬ many and she in Medora, Ill. When he was six years old, the father came with his parents to the United States, having been born January 5, 1841. In 1851 they came to Medora, Ill. and here he later met and married Anne L. Simpson. They settled at Medora after their mar¬ riage, and here he conducted a tinning business until 1909, and then embarked in a photographing business at Jacksonville, Ill., which he is still operating.

Charles Wesley Johns attended the grammar and high schools of Medora until he was sixteen years old. and then went into a laundry business at Shreveport, La. Later he was at Long View, Tex., for a time, but subsequently went to Chicago, and was there employed in a laundry until 1901, at which time he came to Jerseyville and bought a laundry and conducted it until 1915, when he secured a patent upon the device which bears his name, to which he is selling rights, and his success shows that people are appreciating its value and usefulness.

Rhoades, he horn at Charlottesville, Va. and she at Medora, Ill. Mr. and Mrs. Johns have two children: William W., who was born Decem¬ ber 23, 1902 ; and Enla F., who was horn September 18, 1905. They are members of the Baptist Church. In politics a Republican, he served as a member of the city council from the Fourth Ward for one term. Fraternally he is a Royal Arch Mason, an Odd Fellow, Elk, and Modern Woodman of America, and Mrs. Johns is a member of the Eastern Star and the Rebekahs. The son is a boy scout, and both children are very talented musically. This is a patriotic family, and is typical of the element of true Americanism that has made this country what it is, and promises to keep up the high standard raised by Revolutionary fore¬ fathers.

KIRBY, Charles Henry, one of the substantial farmers of Jersey County, owns and operates a fine farm in Richwoods Township, and also owns additional property in this township. He was born in Mississippi Township October 10, 1854, a son of George W. and Margaret E. (Utt) Kirby, natives of New Jersey and Ohio, respectively. After their mar¬ riage, in this section of the state, they settled on a farm in Mississippi Township, and here the father died in 1872, the mother surviving him until 1904. Their children were as follows : Charles Henry ; Etta, who is the widow of George Reed of Texas ; Fannie, who is Mrs. Abbott, of California.

Charles Henry Kirby attended the schools of his district until he was sixteen years old, and then took a three-year course at Shurtleff College at Upper Alton. In 1879 he began farming for himself in Mississippi Township, remaining there until 1886, when he sold the farm he had bought in 1879, and came to Richwoods Township where he owns 586 acres of land. Until 1910 he superintended the farming of the whole property, hut in that year and since has rented a portion of it. With the exception of 160 acres of timherland, the property is all under cultivation.

In 1879 Mr Kirby was married (first) to Lara Darlington, horn in Mississippi Township. There were no children by this marriage. Mrs. Kirby died in 1884. In 1886 Mr. Kirby was married (second) to Nancy Reddish, born in Richwoods Township, a daughter of Jacob and Han¬ nah Reddish, and they have one son, Harry L. Kirby, who married Dora Beatty and lives at home. Mr. Kirby served as an alderman of Fieldon, and as a Republican has always taken a deep interest in the success of his party. Fraternally he belongs to the Modern Woodmen of America. A man of large means, he has many interests in Jersey County, and is naturally anxious to forward its development in every way.

KIRBY, Jett A., one of Jersey County's prominent and representa¬ tive men, distinguished in public life and successful in business affairs, belongs to one of the honorable old families of Jersey County. He was born here April 1, 1853, and his parents were L. L. and Sarah M. (Post) Kirby, the former of whom was born in New Jersey and the latter in Vermont. The paternal grandparents were Nathaniel and Elizabeth (Gaston) Kirby, and the maternal grandparents were Janies T. and Ardelia (Whitford) Post.

Nathaniel Kirby, the paternal grandfather, died in New Jersey, leaving his widow with four sons and two daughters. Not many rec¬ ords of this admirable woman have been preserved but it is evident she was courageous and resourceful, otherwise she would scarcely have undertaken the long overland journey, practically alone, a part of it through a wilderness, to Jersey ville, Ill., arriving with her children, July 4, 1839, her son, L. L., having ridden all the way on horseback. They soon settled on a farm in Mississippi Township. Prior to 1839, a Vermont family, James T. and Ardelia (Whitford) Post, had come to the same neighborhood, in the same way. They settled on a farm two and one-half miles west of Jersevville. James T. Post was born in Ver¬ mont in 1799 and his wife in 1803. These two families became united through the marriage of their children in 1848.

Following their marriage, L. L. Kirby and his wife settled on a rented farm of forty acres situated two and one-lialf miles north of Jersevville. It was wild land covered with a growth of hazel and Mr. Kirby grubbed out the roots and through hard labor converted it into arable land. On that place he built the log cabin in which his son, Jett A., was born. In 1856 he bought a farm located five miles north west of Jersey ville and resided there until 1876, when he retired and moved to Jerseyville, buying property in the northwestern part of the city and adding to it until he owned eighty acres there.

Jett A. Kirby enjoyed excellent educational advantages. After completing the common school course, he took a Normal School course at Platteville, Wis., and a business course in Brown's Business College, Jacksonville, Ill. For some time after his return home he engaged in farm work and then accepted a position as bookkeeper and cashier in the Carlin-Bagley Bank, which later became the M. E. Bagley Bank. In 1893, when misfortune fell upon this institution and the bank failed, Mr. Kirby, having spent fourteen years with the bank, was chosen assignee. After satisfactorily settling up the business, he took a trip to California, and upon his return to Jersey County, embarked in a real estate business, handling farm land and city property. He pur- chased a handsome modern residence in the center of the city and has resided here ever since. Ilis personal holdings aggregate many acres. He owns 320 acres in Gage County, Neb., 320 acres in Thomas County, Ivans., 1,000 acres on the Illinois River bottom, and with his sister, owns the old homestead of 320 acres and he also owns 200 additional acres adjoining. He owned the property that he divided into 222 lots and laid out as Woodlawn addition to the north part of Jersey ville.

From early manhood Mr. Kirby has been a man who has enjoyed the confidence and regard of his fellow citizens and has preserved their good opinion because of his enterprise and public spirit. In 1896 he was elected to the state legislature on the Republican ticket and served faithfully and conscientiously for two years.

On February 11, 1911, Mr. Kirby was united in marriage with Miss Hildegarde Palmstrom, who was born July 27, 1879, at Hastings, Minn. They have one daughter, Sarah Elizabeth, born August 29, 1917. They are members and liberal supporters of the First Baptist Church of Jerseyville and he is chairman of the church board of trustees. Ilis fraternal connections are with the Masons and the Modern Woodmen of America.

KIRCHNER, H. L., owner of a finely developed farm of 160 acres on section 12, Fidelity Township, is a recognized authority on agricultural matters, and a man widely known and respected. He was born in English Township, August 5, 1862. He was the eleventh child of George Christopher and Elizabeth (Thurston) Kirehner, the former born in Erfurt, Germany, and the latter in Jersey County. The maternal grandfather was born in Ohio, hut moved to Jersey County at an early date, settling on North Ottor Creek, in English Township, where George Kirehner and his wife were married. They located on land that Mr. Thurston had entered from the government a short time previously. Here George C. Kirehner lived the remainder of his life, with the exception of three years spent in Jerseyville.

H. L. Kirehner attended the Franklin district school for a number of terms, and a German school at Fieldon for a short time. He remained with his father until he reached the age of eighteen years. His father then dying, he went to live with his brother, Charles B., in the vicinity of Otterville, where he spent two years. After this he and his brother Valentine were engaged in farming in partnership in Otter Creek Township for two years. In 1887 he bought his brother's interest in their 155%-acre farm. He lived there until 1905, when he turned his farm over to pasture and bought another farm of 240 acres in the Paradise neighborhood of Fidelity Township, which he sold in 1911. Immediately afterward he purchased his present farm, upon which he has spent much money and labor in erecting new buildings, setting out orchards and small fruits, and in extensive fencing and til¬ ing projects. It is now a modern and valuable farm. He has always carried on general farming and stockraising, and is a man of means and wide experience in agricultural matters.

On October 13, 1887, Mr. Kirchner was married to Lena Scheffel, born in Monroe County, N. Y., October 20, 1868 a daughter of Andrew and Elizabeth (White) Scheffel both born in Germany, who came to Rochester, N. Y., at an early day, moving thence in 1867 to Jersey County, Ill., where they engaged in farming. He died on December 9, 1897, and she April 24, 1907. Mr. and Mrs. Kirchner became the par¬ ents of the following children: George Christopher, Jr., who lives at Alton, Ill., was married to Florence Edith Hartwick and their children are Mildred Ellen and James Robert, and he is a Baptist ministerial student; Harold Walter, who lives in Fidelity Township, was married to Eva Ewing, and they have one son, Earl H. ; and Theda Carleson, Ray Edward, and Russell Laverne, who are at home. Mrs. Kirchner received her education at the Shiloh district school. They are both members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which he is a trustee and member of the official board, as well as superintendent of the Sun¬ day school. A Republican, he has served as 'school director of the Paradise district.

KLEFFNER, Frank, a successful general farmer and dairyman of Jersey Township, is one of the highly respected men of the county. He was born at Alton, Ill., September 22, 1863, a son of Werner and Mary (Garloch) Kleffner, natives of Prussia, Germany, where they were married. Werner Kleffner was one of the earliest settlers of Alton, Ill., coming directly there after leaving his native land. Being a stone mason by trade, he developed a contracting business and was engaged in the construction of some very important buildings and bridges. His wife and one daughter joined him some years after he settled at Alton. Foresighted, he bought farm property, and sold the right of way to the C. P. & St. Louis Railroad, and the construction of the road also added value to his property. He was engaged in farming, as well as contracting, until his death, which occurred Sep¬ tember 26, 1895. The mother of Frank Kleffner died July 12, 1901.

Frank Kleffner attended a parochial school at Alton, Ill., and was reared on the home farm. In 1889 he bought out the heirs to the farm of forty acres in Elsali Township, that had belonged to his fatherindaw, and conducted it for about six years, when he rented the prop¬ erty, and took charge of a 160-acre farm in Mississippi Township, on which he remained for three years. He then went to Piasa Township, where he rented a farm for three years, and at the expiration of that period, he went to Madison County, Ill., where he rented a farm for six years. Returning to Piasa Township, he rented a farm for a year, but then returned to Madison County, where for the succeeding six years he was engaged in farming. Once more he returned to Jersey County, and rented the old Abijah Davis farm in Jersey Township, where he has since lived, carrying on general farming and dairying, keeping a herd of from ten to twelve cows. He also raises cattle, horses and hogs, and is succeeding very well along these several lines.

born at Elsali, Jersey County, April 16, 1872, a daughter of Phillip and Caroline (Schnurr) Wagner, natives of Germany. Mr. and Mrs. Kleffner have had the following children born to them: Fred, who is at home, Frank, who died at the age of nineteen years; and Rose, Mary, Minnie, Josephine, Katie, Alma and John, all of whom are at home. The family belongs to the Church of the Holy Ghost, at Jerseyville. In politics Mr. Kleffner is a Democrat, and he has served as a school director. Hardworking, thrifty and capable, he has forged ahead, and deserves the prosperity to which he has attained.

KNIGHT, Joseph, who is devoting his abilities to farming, owning a fine property in the vicinity of Dow, Ill., is one of the representative men of Jersey County, and has had a more adventurous life than many. He wTas born at Afton, Plampshire, England, October 20, 1843, a son of James and Elizabeth (Coles) Knight. James Knight was a soldier in the English army in the war against Napoleon, and after the close of hostilities, he engaged in the manufacture of shoes. His death oc¬ curred when he was ninety-seven years and seven months old. Ten children were born to him and his wife.

When he was fourteen years old, Joseph Knight ran away from home and joined the English army, entering the Sixty-fourth Regiment of His Majesty's Second Staffordshire troops, under Capt. Godfrey Knight, and served in India for four years. Then turning his atten¬ tion to the sea, Mr. Knight worked his wTay up as a sailor, and during 1864 and 1865 was ship carpenter on the steamship Diane, a United States government transport. In 1867 he became foreman of the Broadway Planing Mills, at St. Louis, Mo., but in 1869 he came to Jersey County and began farming. He now owns a fine farm of 300 acres comprising his homestead, and 277 acres in another farm.

On June 27, 1867, Joseph Knight was married to Miss Margaret Elmeda McDow, a member of the well known McDow family of this county. Mrs. Knight was born in Jersey County. Mr. and Mrs. Knight became the parents of the following children: James, who is deceased; Herbert, who is at home; and Walter E. and Joseph, twins, of whom the latter is deceased, and the former lives at Salem Church, in Jersey County. Mr. Knight is a Democrat, and has served as a school director and supervisor. He is a man of many and varied experiences and is recognized as a good and valuable citizen, and successful farmer.

KUEBRICH, John R., one of the successful farmers and stockraisers of Jersey Township, is numbered among the substantial agricultur¬ alists of Jersey County. He was born in Bavaria, Germany, April 13, 1876, a son of John and Mary (Fleischman) Kuebrich, both of whom died in Germany. Growing up in his native land, John R. Kuebrich attended school. On December 7, 1892, he came to the United States, and locating in Jersey County, he worked at first by the month for farmers and later was employed in the steel mills at Granite City, Ill., for two years. He then began farming on his own account, renting land for that purpose in Elsah Township, so continuing for four years. Then for a year he operated land in Mississippi Township, and in 1904 he moved on the Fulkerson farm in Jersey Township, which continued his home until September, 1912, when he bought his present farm of 120 acres of finely improved land, admirably adapted for dairy purposes. Here he carries on general farming and stockraising, and he has been deservedly successful in his undertakings.

On March 28, 1900, Mr. Kuebrich was married to Caroline Yockers, born in Jersey County, March 16, 1875, a daughter of George and Louisa Yockers, natives of Germany. Mr. and Mrs. Kuebrich have had the following children: Leo, who was born January 10, 1901; Florence, who was born June 21, 1902; Francis, who was born Novem¬ ber 2, 1905; Paul, who was born May 28, 1908; and Joseph, who was born July 15, 1915, are all living; and Mary, who was born June 7, 3912, died July 11, 1915. Mr. Kuebrich is a member of the Catholic Church. He belongs to the Knights of Columbus and the Western Catholic Union. Politically he is a Democrat, and he served one term as a school director.

LAMARSH, Frank Lewis, mail carrier, and a liveryman of Grafton, is one of the experienced business men of Jersey County. He was born in Calhoun County, Ill., August 5, 1856, a son of Joseph and May (AVizzard) LaMarsh, natives of Missouri. They had the following children: Angeline, Sarah, Ellen, Lou, Deborah, Lizzie and Frank Lewis. Politi¬ cally the father was a Democrat, while in religious belief he was a Catholic. Both he and the mother died at Grafton.

Until he was fifteen years old, Frank Lewis LaMarsh attended school, and then he began earning his own living, working at various things. Since 1892 he has been carrier of the mail between, Grafton and Brussels, Calhoun County, and since 1907 he has owned and operated a livery barn, owning twelve horses. He has built up an excellent business and is held in high esteem.

On December 26, 1886, Mr. LaMarsh was married to Lucy Austin, who was born in Jersey County, and they have the following children : William, May, George, Sarah, Julian, Ernest, Leo, Bertie, Carrie, Myrtle, Hattie and Tony. A Democrat, Mr. LaMarsh was commissioner of highways for nine years, and served very efficiently. He is a Catho¬ lic and a member of the Modern AAroodmen of America.

LAMB, John J., now deceased, was formerly one of the substantial men and successful agriculturalists of Jersey County. He was born in Mississippi, March 1, 1830, a son of John J. and Sarah (Noble) Lamb, natives of Mississippi. In 1837 the family drove from their native state to Jersey County, Ill., locating on land they entered from the govern¬ ment, and here the parents resided until death claimed them.

1855, when he was united with Anna F. McDow, born in Jersey County, Ill., December 15, 1837, a daughter of John and Maria (Waggoner) McDow, natives of North Carolina and Virginia, respectively, who be¬ came very early settlers of Jersey County, locating near the present site of Dow. Mr. and Mrs. Lamb became the parents of five children : Laura, who is with her mother; Albert L., who lives at Jerseyville, was married to Olive Sissen; and Eva M., an infant, and Walter E., all three deceased.

After his marriage, John J. Lamb settled on land he had previously purchased, upon which he erected a residence. From time to time he kept adding to his farm until he owned several hundred acres at the time of his death, which occurred October 11, 1876. After his demise, the widow and her children remained on the farm until 1903, when she rented the property and moved to Jerseyville. The farm is a large one, comprising 450 acres, a substantial increase having been made since Mr. Lamb's death, and all of it is under cultivation except about twenty acres which land is used for pasturage. Mr. Lamb was a Bap¬ tist, and Mrs. Lamb belongs to this church. He was a Republican and served as supervisor of his township, and was a capable official and good citizen, and in his death his community suffered a loss.

LANDON, Royal A., a prosperous farmer and stockraiser of Jer¬ sey Township, was born in Anderson County, Mo., February 15, 1872. Until he was fifteen years old, Mr. Landon attended the district schools, then entered the Jerseyville High school, and following his completion of its course, went to Dixon College. Having prepared himself for the profession of teaching, he entered the educational field and was engaged in this line for about ten years, first being stationed in Lee County near Dixon, and later in Jersey County. After spending about ten years in this work, Mr. Landon turned his attention to farming and invested in 152 acres of fine land four miles from Jerseyville, and here he is very profitably engaged in farming and stockraising.

Royal A. Landon was married to Carrie Clatworthy, who was born in Illinois, January 2, 1873, of English parentage. Mr. and Mrs. Lan¬ don have had the following children : Luella E., who was born Feb¬ ruary 2, 1897; Esther L., who was born October 12, 1898; Zoe E., who was born June 9, 1900 ; Dorothy M., who was born December 28, 1905 ; Harold C., who was born August 9, 1908 ; Roy M., who was born April 17, 1911 ; and Carrie A., who was born December 28, 1913. Mr. Landon lias been specializing in raising thoroughbred Jersey cattle, with very satisfactory results. In politics he is a Republican and he has held all of the township offices and proven himself an efficient official. He, his wife and the children are all members of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

valuable farm just south of Jerseyville. He was born in English Township, October 22, 1854, a son of William D. and Alvira (Cory) Landon, natives of Vermont. In 1831 William D. Landon, Sr., drove overland to what is now Jersey County, and his wife came to the county in 1833. He bought a farm in English Township, and after his marriage, located on this farm, which he conducted until his death in 1873. His wife survived him until 1904, when she died at the ad¬ vanced age of ninety years. Their children were as follows : Horace, who lives at Auburn, Ill.; Alice, who is Mrs. B. F. Workman, of Au¬ burn, Ill.; Mary, who is Mrs. Marion Cowan, a widow, living at Jersey¬ ville; Emma, who is Mrs. Andrew Everts, lives at Jerseyville; William D. ; and Sarah A., who is the widow of T. S. Chapman, lives at Jersey¬ ville.

William D. Landon attended the Blackburn and Chicago uni¬ versities, and when he was twenty-three years old, he bought a farm just south of Jerseyville. From time to time he added to his original purchase of 200 acres, until he now owns 360 acres. He has either erected or rebuilt all of the buildings on the place, making them thoroughly modern and convenient. Here he was engaged in farm¬ ing from 1880 to 1916 when he retired and bought his beautiful resi¬ dence in Jerseyville, and since then has been enjoying the fruits of his labor. His sons rent the homestead and conduct it.

On February 17, 1881, Mr. Landon was married to Etta B. Updike, born in New Jersey, April 13, 1858, a daughter of Theodore and Ellen (Hill) Updike. Mr. and Mrs. Landon have had the following chil¬ dren born to them : Truella, who died at the age of two years ; Leola, who is Mrs. C. W. Henry, of Maryville, Tenn., has had three children, Martha E. and Irma, who are living, and Charles, who is deceased ; Leslie A., who lives in Canada; Raymond, who died in infancy; Her¬ bert IT., who married Dorothy Bull, and they have a daughter, Dorothy M., and live on the homestead; and Irma A., who died at the age of sixteen years. Mr. Landon is a Republican, and has served as a school director. He is a member of the Baptist Church, which he has served as treasurer for over thirty years. Fraternally he belongs to the Modern Woodmen of America and the Court of Honor. A man of excellent principles and a high sense of honor, he has so lived as to merit the esteem in which he is now held by all who know him.

LOCK, Charles Edward, who owns and operates 456 acres of valu¬ able land in Elsah Township, is one of the leading agriculturalists of Jersey County. He was born at Alton* Ill., March 6, 1861, a son of John and Elizabeth (Challacombe) Lock, he born in Devonshire, Eng¬ land April 18, 1816, and she born in the same place in October, 1826. They were married October 4, 1846. On November 25, 1839, John Lock came to Alton, Ill., and during the first year there was engaged in draying. He then became a clerk for G. Lamb, a grocer, and con¬ tinued with him until lb50, when he went with J. Quarton, another grocer. Still later, John Lock, with a brother, Thomas Lock, embarked in business and they conducted a general store and also engaged in burning lime. Subsequently, John Lock bought 1,400 acres of land in Elsah Township, where the now obsolete town of Randolph formerly was. After the construction of the C. P. and St. Louis Railroad, its station in Elsah Township was named Lock Haven, in his honor. When he bought the land it was all in the timber, but he cleared off the greater part of it, and improved the place considerably. In 1868 he and his brother sold their place of business, and in 1870 he moved on his farm, where he built a fine residence and other buildings, and followed farming and stock raising until his death, which occurred August 8, 1878. His widow survived him until 1901. Their children were as follows: Elizabeth, who is Mrs. R. C. Jones of Chicago, Ill.; Grace, who died in 1886, was born in 1852; William, who died in 1872, was born in 1854 ; Laura H., who is the widow of David Harmon, lives at Riverside, Cal.; Charles E. ; and Jessie, who is Mrs. F. C. Riehl of Tacoma, Wash.

Charles E. Lock attended the schools of his district, and for six months was a student in the University of Illinois. He has always lived on the homestead, and at his father's death inherited a portion of 220 acres. He then bought out the interests of the other heirs in this 220 acres, and added to his land until he now owns 456 acres. On this land he has erected modern buildings, and made other valuable improvements, and carries on general farming, and feeds cattle on an extensive scale.