Knox County, Illinois - Biographical sketches, 1878 (part 4 of 4)

Saunders, Charles, veterinary surgeon, Galesburg ; was born in Golden Square, Parish of St. James, London, Eng. He was educated in the schools of London, finishing with an academic course. He served 6 years in London as an apprentice in the study of veterinary surgery ; came to Galesburg Sept. 28, 1870, and opened the first regular shoeing shop in Knox co. ; has elevated the construction and setting of horse-shoes to a fine art. He has been awarded 11 first prizes on his work at State and other exhibitions ; Dec. 31, 1871 he married Saloma Snow Brown.

died May 3, 1865 ; Nancy L. O., born April 21, 1852, died Aug. 24, 1867; Mrs. Susan Scott died Jan. 22, 1875. Mr. Scott was in Knox co. at an earlier day than any man of whom we have any account. He was in every sense a pioneer, for of all the strong hands and willing hearts who went forth to conquer the wilds of the great West, none did more to advance the agricultural and educational interests of Knox c >. than did Gaddial Scott. He turned the first s >il ever pi >wed by white man in Galesburg t wnship. He is a member of the Christian Church. P. O., Galesburg.

Scott, Walton K., Abingdon, farmer, son of Martin and Sarah Scott, of Kentucky ; wa-i born in Kentucky Jan. 4, 1822; was educated in the common schools. He came to Illinois and settled in McDonough co ; Oct. 20, 1818, he married Sarah J. Stickel ; he is a member of the Presbyterian Church, and an Elder. Republican.

Shear, Henry D.. was born in Schoharie co., N. Y., April 10, 1811 ; his parents were Daniel and Mary (Zimmer) Shear, natives of N. Y. ; attended school but little ; followed the trade of carpenter from 1833 to 1857, then went to farming; married Eliza Ann Multer Nov. 30, 1834. She was born Aug. 6, 1810; has 8 children, 7 boys, 1 girl ; moved to Knox co. in 1857 ; is a member of the Dutch Reform M. E. Church; has held the office of Steward, Trustee and Class-leader. Republican. P. O., Altona.

Shear, Joseph II., born in Schoharie co., N. Y., Aug. 27, 1837. His parents, Henry D. and Eliza Ann Shear, were natives of the same county. He passed his early life upon a farm and in attendance upon the common schools; always followed farming. Came to Knox co. in 1857 : resides in AValnut Grove township. P. O., Oneida. Married Jan. 28, 1864, to Mary E. Griffith ; 4 boys and 2 girls have blessed the union. Joined the M. E. Church in 1867, Steward and Trustee.

and Nancy (Sinks) Sheets, natives of North Carolina; was horn in Miami co., O., Oct. 21, 1809 ; came to Indiana in 1824, and to Illinois in 1853; was married April 12, 1846, to Martha Elliott; before this, in 1836, was married to Margaret Conn, and afterwards, Oct. 30, 1849, to Mary Conn. He was educated in common schools and reared on a farm. Republican. P. O., St. Augustine.

Shelton, Robert, was born in Suflenham, Rutlandshire, Eng., March 21, 1815; his parents, Isaac and Mary Shelton, were natives of England. He came to this country in 1850, stopped in Indiana, then went to Michigan, then followed railroading, then went to farming with $25, but by shrewd management has accumulated a handsome fortune ; was married to Miss Mary Jackson in 1840 in England. They have 5 children, 2 boys, 3 girls; is connected with the M. E. Church. P. O , Yates City.

Sherman, Isaac, was born in Vermont July 10, 1813. His parents were Evi and Betsey (Bennet) Sherman, both natives of Vermont; removed to New York, thence to Knox co. ; Dec. 31, 1835, was married to Eliza Wood. They are the parents of 8 children. He has always followed farming and been very successful. Republican. He has held the offices of School Director and Road Commissioner. P. 0.,"Knoxville.

Sherman, Jay, farmer, son of Isaac and Louisa Sherman, of Vermont ; was born in Persifer township, Knox co. Attended the country schools. He served in the 59th 111. Inf. in the late war; has held the office of School Director and Trustee; was married Nov. 22, 1866, to Miss Mariah Upp ; they have 5 children. Republican. P. O., Douglas.

Shrieves, Wesley, farmer, son of Benjamin and Elizabeth Shrieves, the former a native of Maryland and the latter of Virginia; was born Aug. 1, 1800, in Landers co., Va. ; his life was passed on the farm until 17 years of age ; learned carpenter's and tanner's trades, but changed to farming. Was married to Mary Willson Nov. 17, 1825. They are the parents of 8 children, of whom 3 are living ; came to Knox co. in Feb., 1849 ; united with the M. E. Church in 1832, of which he has been Trustee, Steward and Class-leader; was first a Democrat, but is now Republican. Joined the temperance cause in 1834, and still clings to it. P. O., Maquon.

Shriver, Solomon C, son of Geo. W. and Melissa A., both of Pennsylvania; born in Fayette co., Pa., Sept. 16, 1851 ; came to Knox co., May 10, 1875; attended the common schools, and at the age of 16 began the printing trade. His health failing, was compelled to return to the farm ; is at present in the lumber business: was married June 1, 1876, to Miss Julia Johnson; has one daughter. United with the Christian Church Feb. 1875. Democrat. P. O., Henderson.

Sipes, Henry, farmer, son of Geo. H. and Ida Sipes, of Pennsylvania; wasborn in that State Sept. 6, 1830. He spent his childhood on a farm. Early in life he wTent to Ohio, where he staid only a short time, returning to Pennsylvania; he came to Illinois in 1857. In 1857 he married Mary Hausehalder. Democrat. P. O., Elba Center.

Sisson, Henry farmer, was born in Clinton, Oneida co., N. Y., Sept. 29, 1829; he is the son of Pardon and Abbie M. (McCall) Sisson, the father from Newport, R. I., the mother from Lebanon, Ct. His education was obtained in the common schools, and a partial course in Knox College. Reared on a farm and has continued at it ; has made a specialty of raising fine stock; he came to Knox co. in 184vJ ; has held a number of prominent local offices. Dec. 25, 1860, he married Eliza J. Miller, by whom he has had 6 girls and 2 boys; both sons dead. P. O., Galesburg. Republican.

Smith, Anthony Ii., son of Samuel and Clarrisa (Gozso) Smith, born in Ulster co., N. Y., June 24, 1840; reared on a farm ; married to Maggie A. Davidson Feb. 6, 1866 ; has one boy; joined the Church in 1870; Trustee. P. O., Henderson.

Smith, Arthnr J., farmer, son of Jacob C. and Louisa M. (Gould) Smith, the former a native of Pennsylvania, and the latter of New York ; was born in Wisconsin Aug. 11, 1858; his early life was passed on the farm ; was educated in the common schools of Knox co. ; has been quite successful as a farmer. Democrat. P. O., Victoria.

parents were Cyrus and Lovina Smith, of Vermont; his early life was passed on a farm ; he received an academic and collegiate education; he chose the profession of law, and read with Attorney Flint, a former partner of Millard Fillmore. He engaged in contracting for the construction of public works, enlarging canals, and building railroads for 15 yeai'S. He was appointed Assessor of Internal Revenue, and served in 1856-7. He recruited Co. I of the 102d Regt. ; was elected Lieut. Col. Sept. 2, 1862, and afterwards promoted to Col. ; was wounded at Pine Hill, June 16, 1864, by which he was disabled 6 weeks, when he re-entered the army; was promoted to Brevet Brig. Gen. In 1854 he married Sarah M. Gilbert, by whom he has had 3 children, 2 living; he has been connected with the Baptist Church since 18 jears old. Democrat.

Smith, Henry, mechanic, was born in Lexington, Ky., in 1817; his parents were Nicholas and Anna Smith, the former from England, the latter from Virginia; he lived on a farm until 16 years old, when he began the blacksmith's trade ; never attended school, but obtained some education by study at home; came to Illinois in 1836, and to Knox co. in 1846. He has held many local offices. Was married to Lucinda Melton in 1838, who bore him 2 children ; in 1846 he married Rebecca Bardoa, by whom he had 5 children. He has been a member of the Christian Church since 1840. Democrat. P. O., Elba Center.

Smith, Ira A., farmer, was born in New York in 1822 ; he is the son of Silas and Maranda Smith, the former of Connecticut, the latter of New York; his early life was passed on the farm, and he chose that for his life pursuit. He came from New York to Illinois in 1850; married Sarah Rose in 1842, by whom he had 11 children - 8 living. He has been a member of the church since 1842, and a Class-leader for a number of years. P. O., Elba Center.

Smith, J. A., was born in Ohio in 18 14 ; son of G. W. and Mary Smith, the former a native of Virginia, and the latter of Ohio. Moved from Ohio to Illinois; was educated at Knox College, Galesburg, and Peoria Business College ; farming is his chosen profession. Was married in 1871 to Reenie Ewalt. Democrat. P. O., Elmwood.

Smift, Joseph M. Parents were Robert E. and Eliza J. (John) Smith, natives of Ohio, where, in Clinton co., Aug. 6, 1854 Joseph was born ; came to Illinois in 1856 ; traveled in the West considerably; was reared on a farm, and attended common schools of this county. Married, Dec. 9, 1875, to Harriet A. Ogden ; the union has been blessed with 1 girl. Greenbacker. P. O., Hermon.

Smith, Phillip Augustus. born at Victoria, Knox co., 111., Dec. 5, 1813, is the son of John and Mary Smith, both natives of Pennsylvania, who came west at quite an early day and settled in Victoria. He enlisted in Co. K, 83d 111. Vol. On returning from the war, was married, Aug. 22, 1866, to Miss Malina E bright. Farmer. P. O., Wataga.

Smith, William, born in the town of Elmore, Vt., Sept. 15, 1816; educated in common schools and at Newberry Seminary, Vermont; his parents, Samuel and Betsey (Rood) Smith, were farmers of Vermont, where William spent his early life; was trader for 22 year and has followed farming since; moved to New York, then to Montreal, Ca., and to Ontario, 111., in 1859 ; married Margaret Boner, Dec. 27, 1865 ; they had 1 boy and 2 girls. P. O., Oneida.

Smith, William H., farmer, P. O., Hermon, is the son of Charles W. and Sinia C. (Moon) Smith, his father of Virginia, mother of Ohio; was born in Clinton, Ohio, March 27, 1848; attended common schools and Abingdon College. He is Justice of Peace and School Director. Married Martha B. Price Feb. 2, 1871; they have 3 boys. United with the Christian Church in 1870; is Clerk. Republican. P. O., Hermon.

Snider. Mrs. Susan S., daughter of Peter and Hannah Wright, natives of Vermont, who afterward settled in Saratoga co., N. Y., where Susan was born Aug. 29, 1827, and ten years later came to Illinois and settled at Harkness Grove; in 1849, came to Knox co. Susan was married to John Snider, March 1, 1849, and was blessed with 7 children, 5 boys and 2 girls, 1 of whom is dead. Is a member of the Freewill Baptist Church. P. O., La Fayette, Stark co.

Soles, James, farmer, was born in Oneida co., N. Y., Feb. 27, 1820; his parents were James and Mary (Davidson) Soles, of Goffstown, N. H. ; his early life was passed on a farm, and his educational advantages limited to the common schools. He came to Peoria, 111., in 1839, where he wrorked at the cooper's trade for 15 years ; came to Knox co. in 1854. He has held the offices of Trustee, Supervisor and Sheriff. Oct. 24, 1842, he married Anna Maria Knight ; they have had 6 boys and 2 girls - 2 boys and 1 girl dead. Republican. P. O., Galva.

Spencer, Charles, farmer, was born in Erie co., Pa., May 4, 1830 ; his parents were Joshua N. and Mariah (Stevens) Spencer, the former of Maine, the latter of New York. He was educated in common schools; came to Illinois, and settled in Truro township, Knox co., in 1840. He has filled the offices of School Director and Road Commissioner. Oct 28, 1858, he married Rosana Welch; they have 3 sons and 4 daughters. P. O., Truro.

Stalker, Thomas H., farmer, sou of Thomas and Maria L. Stalker, was born on the Isle of Man in 1821; he came from the Isle of Man to America in 1841. He married Maria Corlett; they have had 8 children, 4 of whom are living. He was a Republican. Mr. Stalker died March 11, 1877, and his wife died March 18, 1877. The 4 children have since lived together, and one of them, Elizabeth Stalker, subscribed for this work. P. O., Eugene.

Standish, Prof. John V. MM Professor Lombard University, Galesburg, was born in Woodstock, Vt., Feb. 26, 1825. His parents, John W. and Caroline W. (Myrick) Standish, were natives of Massachusetts and Vermont, respectively. He was reared on a farm, and graduated at Norwich University in 1847. He has made teaching his life work. Is of Universalist belief. Republican. Was married to H. Augusta Kimdall in 1859

Steele, William L<., teacher, Yates City, son of W. L. and Anna Steele, was born in Adams co., O., July 22, 1854; begot his education at Monmouth College; was brought up on a farm, but has chosen tbe profession of teaching, with marked success. He has been Principal of the High School at Yates City for 3 years. Republican.

Stephenson, Geo. L*., merchant, Oneida, born in Scotland, Oct. 20, 1837, came to America in 1850; married, in 1855, to Grace L. Stewart; they have 4 children, 2 boys and 2 girls. Republican. Has been Collector and Supervisor in Ontario township.

Sterns, Gardner G., farmer, son of George and Fanny (Arms) Sterns, of Franklin co., Mass., was born in Conway, same county, Feb. 9, 1836 ; he came to Knox co in 1858. Enlisted in the United States service on the 22d of April, 1861, in Co. D of the 1st 111. Cav. He was wounded at the siege of Lexington, Mo., Sept. 20, 1861, and was discharged Feb. 19, 1862; afterward re-enlisted in the 77th 111. Inf., and was elected First Lieutenant in August, 1862; was promoted to Cap'ain February, 1864, and continued in service till close of the war. Oct. 2, 1865, he married Lucy Rukle, by whom he has 4 children. P. O., Knoxville.

Stevens, Gilbert A., marble manufacturer, Galesburg, was born in Fulton co., 111., Oct. 20, 1842 ; early life spent on a farm at hard work ; he followed farming until 1872 when he came to Galesburg and engaged in the marble business. He married Susan Pence.

Stevenson, T. ^V., mechanic, son of Robert and Nancy Stevenson, of South Carolina ; was born in Sangamon co., 111., July 17, 1827. He never attended school ; spent his early life on a farm, but learned the blacksmith trade, which he has followed for 36 years. He served during the Mexican war under Gen. Shields. He married Rebecca Neland, by whom he has 3 children. Republican. P. O., Maquon.

Stilson, Capt. John F., sea captain and merchant, Galesburg; was born in Waterville, Me., March 5, 1827. His father was Lemuel Stilson, born in Sidney, Me., and his mother, Rhoda A., born in Frankfort, Me. John F. was educated in the Waterville Liberal Institute; while young he evinced a taste for seafaring life, and at the age of 16 sailed for the West Indies. The brig was wrecked on this first voyage oft" the coast of the Bahama Islands, and he saved his life by clinging to a piece of the wreck. He spent 13 years on salt water, during which he passed through many severe hardships and hairbreadth escapes; five years he was Captain. In 1851 he carried the specie cars to Aspinwall in Avhich the treasure from California to New York, via Panama, was transported. After leaving Aspinwall the early part of July his vessel drifted about for 19 days with all on board sick ; several of the hands died, and they were obliged to be tumbled overboard without any preparation for burial, or funeral ceremonies. The Captain was 21 days without taking a particle of nourishment. He was finally picked up, and taken into Pensacola. In 1853, while in charge of the ship Kate Wheeler, she sprang a leak, on a passage from Trinidad de Cuba to London, and for 51 days and nights the men were kept at the pumps ; landed her safety however, and after needed repairs were made sailed for home with 4 men in irons. Soon after clearing the laud the vessel experienced a very heavy gale, and for 26 clays there was not a table set on board, pockets being the only available tables and dishes. In 1856 he shipped from New York to Cuba, expecting to sail from there to Europe. On arriving at Havana he found the yellow fever raging terribly; business was demoralized, and every one anxious to escape from the devastating pestilence. Mr. Stilson and his brother, who was First Mate, and ten of his men were stricken down with the fever, and of the number he is the only one who left Havana alive. Bidding goodby to the sea, came west in Sept., 1856, and has since been engaged in the hardware trade and the manufacture of agricultural implements in Galesburg ; is now a member of the firms Babcock & Stilson and Reed, Babcock & Stilson, who in addition to their other lines of business are extensively engaged in the manufacture of drain tile. April 4, 1853, he married Maiy Ann Wheeler, by whom he had 3 daughters and 1 son. He joined the Congregational Church in 1858. Republican.

Strode, J. B.? teacher, Principal of South Abingdon High School ; was born in Fulton co., 111., Feb. 18, 1845. He is the son of James and Sarah (Parks) Strode. He passed his early life on a farm, and obtained his education in Abingdon College; bas followed teaching for 12 years. He came to Knox co. in 1865, where he has since resided ; has been a member of the City Council of Abingdon for 8 years, and one of the School Board for 2 years. In 1863 he enlisted in Co. G. of the 50th 111. Inf. ; discharged July, 1865. Oct. 10, 1867, he married Eunice Smith ; they have 1 son. He has been a member of the Christian Church 12 years.

Stacker, Jacob A., meahanic, son of Andrew and Elizabeth (Fix) Stucker, the former of Kentucky, the latter of Virginia ; was born in Jefferson co., Ind. ; he learned the blacksmith trade, and has followed it, except from 1871 to '76, which years he was farming. He removed to Knox co. in 1864 ; was married to Rachel Righthouse in 1865, by whom he has 6 children, all living. He was married Oct. 7, 1869 to Malinda Joy, by whom he has 1 child, girl. Is a member of the Christian Church, Abingdon, since 1869. Republican. P. O., St. Augustine.

Stuckey, Simon Silver, son of Samuel S. and Ann (Silver) Stuckey, of Bedford, Pa. ; was born Dec. 8, 1823, at the same place, received a fair commonschool education ; was raised on a farm, and has continued the calling ever since with reasonable success; married Caroline Border in 1849 ; has 5 sons and 4 daughters ; came to this co. in 1855 ; has held the office of Church Trustee. P. 0.T Altona.

Sumner, Calvin, farmer, son of Palmer and Eufrecia Sumner, of New York; was born in that State in 1833; he spent his early life on a farm; removed from New York to Indiana in early life thence to Michigan; thence to Illinois in 1866. He married Catharine E. Wolf, by whom he has had 3 children, 2 living. He has been a member of the Episcopal Church since 1849. Republican. P. O., Eugene.

Summers, Ew ing. Parents were Robert Summers, a Kentuckian, and Mary Clark (Peirce) Summers, a native of Vermont, and he was born at Waterford, Fulton co., Ill , Feb. 28, 1836; parents were as poor as the law would allow; he was educated in the common school and at home ; early lite was passed on the farm, but since he was 13 years of age he has been on the farm only one-third of the time, the remainder of the time being spent in various pursuits, particularly school-teaching. General character in youth, studious ; was in the Methodist Episcopal ministry from the age of 19 to 26, in the Central Illinois Conference, but withdrew on account of opposition to his preaching some of the reforms of the day ; has never held any political office, has had no "military record," has "changed residence" too many times to enumerate ; first married to Joanna Colburn in 1859, of whom were born two children; one is now living; then married in 1868 to Sara F. Rice. He is a Republican, but splits tickets most wofully ! At present he is a proofreader, and his wife is physician of the Galesburg " Health Institute." P. O., Galesburg.

Swanson, S, W., son of Peter and Betsey Swanson ; born in Christianstad, Sweden, June 14, 1833. Removed to Knox co. in 1852; married Nellie Troedson April 3, 1855; parents of 7 children; united with Lutheran Church in 1847; is Trustee; engaged in farming. Republican. P. O., Galesburg.

Swartwout, Steuben P., farmer, son of Steuben and Judith (Wildey; of New York ; was born in Westchester co. N. Y., Aug. 28, 1828. He was liberally educated ; he followed surveying and book-keeping before coming west; since coming to Illinois in 1861, has been engaged in farming. He was Postmaster in Farmington, N. Y. Dec. 25, 1850, he was married, and has had 2 sons at.d 5

Swegle, Lafayette, farmer, was born in ssussex co., N. J., Sept. 24, 1824; his parents were natives of that State; his opportunities for attending the district schools were very limited; his early years were spent on a farm ; came to Knox co., in 1850. He married Ainelia Morgan Feb. 7, 1850; they had 4 children. He married Mary Ann McElrea in 1861, by whom lie has had 6 children, 4 liviDg. Republican. Residence, St. Augustine. Swift, J©1», retired farmer, is the son of Erastus and Louisa (Everest): was born in Addison co., Vt., May 9, 1811; he was educated in Shoreham Academy, Vt. His early life was passed on a farm, and he devoted his attention to farming chiefly; spent some time in the millingbusiness. He came from Vermont to Galesburg in 1836; has held the office of Alderman of the city for years. He married Amanda M. Sumner, Feb. 14, 1854, in Granville, N. Y. They have 2 daughters. Republican. Residence, Galesburg. Swigart, William, Maquon. Symons, William, tailor, Yates City, is the son of William and Sarah Symons ; was born in England Dec. 16, 1830; had no school education; came to Illinois in 1869 ; served 5 years as soldier in England. Married Elib Conroy in 1853; 6 children living, 4 dead. Republican.

Tasker, William, farmer, P. 0., Maquon; son of Wm. and Mary (Rooke) Tasker, natives of Ringmer, Sussex co., Eng. ; was born July 18, 1848, in Sussex co., Eng. His early life passed mostly on the farm. When 15 years old he went to sea 3 years; emigrated to America, coining to Knox co.~ Dec. 14, 1866. Married Eda Moore April 6, 1873. They are the parents of 3 children. Greenbacker.

Tate, J. W., stock dealer, Bedford, Iowa. Taylor, A. B., P. O., Yates City. Taylor, James Martin, banker Yates City, son of Samuel and Mary Taylor; was born in Clarksburg, Pa., March 24, 1844. He was educated~in the public schools and at College in Pittsburg, Pa. In youth he learned the printer's trade; then shorthand reporting; afterwards farmed for a series of years, and finally ;v^y engaged in the banking business in Yates J City. He served in the United States army during the rebellion. Feb. 18, 1858, he married S. J. Davids, by whom he has 2 sons. He is connected with the Presbyterian Church. Republican.

Taylor, John, farmer, son of John and Anna Taylor; was born in Champaign, O. His early life was passed on the farm; received his education from the common schools; moved to Illinois; thence to Missouri, stayed 3 years, then moved to Knox co. in 1848. Married Eunice Milurn in 1847. They have been the parents of 12 children, of whom 8 are now living. Democrat. He has been very successful in farming.

Temple, John, druggist, Galesburg, son of Thomas and Elizabeth Temple; was born in Yarm Branch Station, Durham co., Eng., Jan. 18, 1835. He is self-educated from the age of 10 years ; he came to America in 1855, and to Galesburg in 1857 ; engaged for a short time in farming, then re-entered upon the drug business; he enlisted April 19, 1861, as a private in Co. E, 17th Regt. 111. Inf.; was appointed Hospital Steward May 14, and held that position till mustered out June 7, 1864. Jan. 30, 1867, he married Anna Peterson. They have 4 children ; 3 living. Terry, Rnfns E., farmer, son of John and Nancy H. (Benson) Terry, of Greenbriar co., Va. ; was born in Chestnut township, Knox co , 111., Aug. 20, 1848. He was educated in the common schools, and at Abingdon College. He was brought up on a farm and continued farming from choice. June 19, 1873, he married Alma F. Halten. They have 1 boy and 1 girl. Democrat. P. O., Hermon.

Terwilliger, Philip Nelson, farmer. P. O., Midway, Fulton co., 111. ; was born in Pickaway co-, O., June 13, 1847; parents were Abraham and Pency (Rector) Terwilliger, natives of Ohio. His early life was passed on the farm ; moved to Fulton co., 111., in 1850; attended school at Hedding College, Abingdon. Married Sosa Welch Jan. 1, 1871. They are the parents of 4 children, of whom two are living ; moved to Chestnut township, Knox co., Feb., 1871; was School Director. In 1863 united with the Methodist Church, of which he was Class-leader.

Thomas, James, farmer, was born in Guernsey co., O., Dec. 19, 1824. He is the son of Enoch and Anna (Dilley) Thomas, the father of Pennsjdvania, the mother of New Jersey. He was educated in the common schools ; spent his early life on a farm ; came from Ohio to Knox co., 111., in 1856 ; has held the offices of J. P., member of the School Board and Trustee in Victoria township ; Sept. 14, 1847, he married Caroline Creighton, by

Thpmas. James Edwin, mechanic, son of Edward and Laurena (Kidwell) Thomas, of Indiana, was born in Wayne co., Ind., Dec. 8, 1843. He was educated in the common schools ; learned the wagon-maker's trade, and has followed it ; in the fall of 1858 came to Wataga ; served in the U. S. army during the rebellion as a member of Co. B, 138th 111. Inf. ; in Sept., 1868, married Elvira Morrison, by whom he has 2 children ; is a member of the M. E. Church. Republican.

Thomas, W. H., carriage manufacturer, Abingdon, the son of Edward and Laurena (Kidwell) Thomas, of Ohio, was born in Madison, Ind., in 1842. He came to Knox co. in 1860 ; settled in Abingdon in 1875 ; served 3 years at the carriage trade with Sheldon & Harrison in Galesburg ; traveled 2 years before settling in business for himself; in 1873 married Ellen Morley. Greenbacker.

Thomas, William Newton, son of Edward and Laurena (Kidwell) Thomas, of Indiana, was born in Wayne co., Ind., May 14, 1842 ; learned the blacksmith trade, which vocation he has followed; came to Knox co., 111., in 1858; during the late war enlisted in Co. A, 9th Mo., but was transferred to the 59th 111. ; was married in Dec, 1869. Independent. P. O., Wataga.

Thompson, George Wallace, attorney, Galesburg, of English pai-entage, born near London, Canada, Aug. 9, 1851 ; educated at Upper Canada College and a graduate of the University of Toronto, taking the degree of B. A. and the University gold medal in 1874; studied law in Toronto and was admitted to practice, 1877, and came to Galesburg immediately and formed a partnership with William Davis; early life passed on a farm; his parents live on a farm near Galesburg; selected the profession from a liking for it, and to make money and have an occupation.

Thompson, David, farmer, born in Indiana Dec. 6, 1835. His father, John Thompson, born in Pennsylvania; his mother, Catharine Thompson, was a native of Ohio. David spent his early life on a farm, and has never had reason to engage in anything else ; was married July" 2, 1868, to Catharine Richmond; they have 5 children, 3 boys and 2 girls; when our country's flag was fired upon he showed his devotion by enlisting, and served 3 years. Democrat. P. O., Altona.

Thomson, Prof. A don i ram Jndson, is the son of Herbert C. and Louisa W. (Hail) Thomson, the former of Virginia, his mother a native of Kentucky. He was born in Cumberland co., Ky., Sept. 3, 1835 ; his parents came to Illinois when he was about 3 years old ; at the age of 14 his mother died ; he soon entered a dry-goods store as clerk, remaining over 3 years ; in the meantime he confessed his faith in Christ, and was baptized by Elder Ziba Brown and united with the Christian Church at Macomb, which then had hopes of making him a preacher, and but few preachers of the gospel have done more efficient labor than he ; many have confessed Christ under his preaching, and scores of our subscribers were baptized by him ; in 1853 he entered Abingdon Academy, and in 1858 graduated from Abingdon College, and until 1865 was connected with the college as tutor and professor, when he was Principal of Hiram College ; in 1866 he was recalled to the chair ot languages in Abingdon College ; severed his connections with the college in 1877; has served a number of times as Alderman and once as Mayor of Abingdon ; was married Jan. 1, 1860, to Aldula Gertrude Price; 2 sons and 2 daughters have been born to them ; 3 now living. Republican. Residence, Abingdon.

Tlmrsnan, Elisha, farmer, P.O., Maquon, was born July 1, 1812, in Highland co., Ohio. Parents were Thomas and Feba (Goard) Tlmrman, natives of Virginia. His early life was passed on the farm ; moved to Illinois in 1830, settling in Knox co., and has been out of the county only three .years' time since. Dec. 25, 1834, was married to Anna Hall. They are the parents of 9 children, of whom 7 are living. Was first a member of the Methodist Church, but now belongs to the Christian, which he joined in 1838 or '39. Has been School Director and Trustee. Republican. Owns 592 acres of land.

Tlmrman, W. H., farmer, son of Philip and Jane Thurman, from Virginia, was born in Highland co., O., March 27, 1822; only attended the district school a few terms. Came to Illinois in 1841 ; worked the first 3 years for his board and a 3-year-old colt; and the next summer for $9 per month. Jan. 3, 1845. he married Phebe Jane Thurman. He has been a member of the Christian Church for many years ; has been a member of the School Board of the township. Republican. P. O., Yates City.

Townsend, Henry P., farmer, was born in St. Lawrence co., N. Y., July 11, 1816 ; he is the son of Richard and Eliza M. Townsend, of New York.

His early life was spent on a farm ; was educated in Bishop Peck's School, of St. Lawrence, N. Y. He removed from New York to Pennsylvania, thence to Wisconsin, thence to Illinois; settled in Knox co. in 1851. He learned the tanner's trade; followed it for a time, then turned his attention to teaching, then to selling goods. He was the first Assessor in Chestnut township ; has also been Trustee of the township. Feb. 22, 1854, he married Helen Hickey. Has been a member of the M. E Church since 1869. Republican. P. O., Hermon.

Tribbey, Virginia C,was born in Clinton co., Ohio, Sept. 3, 1831 ; she is the daughter of Asahel and Catharine Tribbey, of Lancaster co., Va. Her father was a physician. She was educated in the Female College at Hamilton, O. Her life has been spent largely in domestic labors. She came to Abingdon, where she now lives, in 1865.

Truitt, Elijah, farmer, was born Oct. 14, 1817, in Ross co., O.; he is the son of Gilley and Nancy Truitt, the father from Georgia, the mother from Virginia ; he was educated in the common school, and reared on a farm. Came to Illinois in 1856 ; in 1842, he married Eliza Jane Taylor; they have 11 children. He has been a member of the M.E. Church since 1842; has been Class-leader for a number of years. Republican.

Tucker, .Ephraiiii. son of Jonathan and Elizabeth, who were farmers, was born Jan. 15, 1831, in Richland co., O.; received a good education; was married to Miss N. B. Jaques, May 25, 1854, and came to Knox co. in the Fall of the same year, where he engaged in farming, and later, in the manufacturing of tiles; will make of the latter, this year, about 400,000; is the owner of a large farm. Democrat. Was elected Road Commissioner in Truro township in 1860, and has since held the same office in Elba, where he now resides. P. O., Eugene.

Tncker, Josiah, farmer, son of Samuel and Mary (Sells) Tucker, was born in Tuscarawas co., O., Nov. 12, 1826 ; his only educational opportunities were those of the district school. He served in the United States Army as a private during the Mexican Avar. He went from Ohio to Michigan in 1852; thence to Illinois, in 1855. Nov. 12, 1848, he married Catharine Baughman, who had 6 children; in 1862 he married Nancy Catharine Akins, who ,is the mother of 6 children. He joined the Baptist Church in 1841. Republican. P. O., Knoxville.

Salle co., 111.; he is the son of Jonathan and Hannah (Odle) Tullis; his early life was passed on a farm; obtained his education in public schools, at Wheaton College1 and Garrett Biblical Institute; he became converted and united with the M. E. Church in 1858. During the war he was Chaplain of thelOSd 111. Inf., and of the 134th Inf. He lived iu La Salle co. till 23 years of age. Has officiated as Pastor 12 years, and has been Presiding Elder 1 year. In 1860 he married Louisa D. Dixon; they have 7 children. Republican. Residence, Galesburg.

TnnnicliiT, John J.. State's Attorney of Knox co., and whose portrait appears in this book, was born in Penn Yan, Yates co., N. Y., March 17, 1841; he is the son of Nelson and Mary (Smith) Tunnicliff, of the same county. He was educated at Hamilton College, Oneida co., N. Y., and at Albany Law School ; he was elected State's Attorney in Nov., 1872, and re-elected m 1876. July 13, 1866, he married Catharine L. Burrows, who died Aug. 10, 1871, leaving 1 son, Frederick B. Tunnicliff. Mr. T. was married again in 1873, to Margaretta Duffleld, of Saginaw, Mich. They have 3 children. Republican. Residence, Galesburg.

son of Martyn and Persis S. (Peck) Tupper, both of West Stafford, Ct. He was born in Hardwick, Worcester co., Mass., June 10, 1830; attended high school, Hartford Academy, Ellington, Ct., Williston Seminary, East Hampton, Mass., and Yale College, New Haven, where he graduated in 1850; prepared himself for the ministry at Union Theological Seminary, New York City, graduating in 1856; married Nov. 13, 1860, to Maggie Ellen Cree. They have had 2 sons and 3 daughters; 1 son dead. In 1849 united with Yale College Church, Congregational. Republican. P. O , Ontario.

Tnrner, Israel, farmer and mechanic; was born in Chester co., Pa., March 22, 1812. He was the second son of Henry and Susannah (Halderman) Turner, both natives of Pennsylvania, but of German ancestry; his father was born April 2, 1790; his mother May 18, 1781; his father married at the age of 19 ; he was a stone mason. Israel enjoyed no educational advantages, except such as the district school afforded. He hired out as a boat hand at the age of 16, and worked at that business 3 years, when he began to learn the stone and brh'k mason and stone cutter's trades. After completing the trades he was employed till he came west in building bridges > on railroads, and other public works, much of the time in charge of a corps of men , at which he was at first somewhat surprised; for when Ihe gang, of men were placed in his charge he had worked at the business only a year and a half; he superintended the construction 'of the bridges on the Schuylkill canal, and on the Philadelphia & Reading railroad. In 1838 he came west and entered land in Knox co , and in 1840 settled on sec. 52, Orange township, where he now lives. He helped to burn the brick to build the first school-house erected in Orange township. When the winter of 1848 had draped the last days of the dying year in their white grave clothes, Mr. T. bethought him that he would change his mode of living, and having made a habit of doing one thing at a time, and that well, he set about hunting a wife. After spending a month and half in the search, he found his treasure in earthen vessel in the person of Lucinda Hammond, whom he married Feb. 13, 1844. Their union has resulted in a family of 11 children, 7 sons and 4 daughters; 2 sons dead. 'They both died of typhoid fever, at the respective ages of 21 and 19 years. His life has been remarkably successful in a business sense, and he attributes a large thare of it to Ihe judicious management and wise counsel of his wife. He has been a member of the Baptist Church since 183(3. His portrait may be found in this volume. P. O., Knoxville.

Upp, George W. Milton Upp, his father, of Ohio, and Talitha Upp, his mother, of New Jersey, were Highland co., Ohio, farmers, and here George was born Jan. 17, 1836, and here he spent the first 23 years of his life; attended the schools of that county ; came to Knox co. Oct. 24, 1859; married Sarah E. Delbridge March 14, 1861; united with the M. E. Church in 1866, in which he acted as Trustee ; Collector of Haw Creek township for the years 1876-7. Republican. Address, Maquon.

Vail l.Harvey B.,faimer, was born in Cortland, N. Y., Sept. 24, 1827. He is the son of Harvey and Almira (Mason) Vaill, of Litchfield, Ct, ; came to Knox co. in Oct., 1850 ; married Margaret Whitman Hadley, of Brownfield, Me., Jan. 1, 1851. Republican. P. O., Wataga.

Vaill. John, son of Harvey and Almira Vaill, was born in Cortland co., N. y., Sept. 1, 1823 ; was reared on farm and educated in common schools; his father died when John was only 4 years old, and he was put out to work on farm, which he has followed since, save a short time in the lumber trade; was married July 2, 1854, to Mariana Baker; has 3 girls; united with Christian Church in 1857 ; has been Deacon in church at Abingdon and Trustee of college. Republican. P. O., Abingdon.

Vivion, John B., M. D., Galesburg, was bom in Clarke co., Ky., Oct. 23, 1810 ; his parents were Harvey and Mildred (Ryon), natives of Virginia. Dr. Vivion passed his early life on a farm and at the common schools ; he completed his medical course at Lexington, Ky., where he graduated in 1836; he then commenced the practice of his chosen profession, and has constantly followed it for the past 42 years ; was a member of Legislature of Missouri in 1840-2; moved to Missouri in 1824, and came to Illinois in 1865 ; was married to Miss Maria J. Atkinson Sept, 21, 1836; they have 3 children ; is a member of the Christian Church; was baptized in 1843; elected Elder in Sept., 1843, and has remained in the office since. Independent.

Wadhams, Hakan II,. son of Swan Johnson and Christine (Wetterhalm) Johnson, natives of Sweden, was born in Sweden, Dec. 25, 1853. His early life was passed on the farm. In 1874, came from Sweden to Knox co. He now follows farming. In 1867, united with the Swedish Lutheran church. P. O., Woodhull, Henry co., 111.

Wainright, Daniel, farmer, son of Vincent N and Nancy Wainright, of N. J. and Ohio, respectively, was born in Clermont co.,0 , May 4, 1829. He has been School Director 16 years, Road Com. 3, School Trustee 3. Supervisor 3 vears. Came to 111. in 1852; was married Dec. 13, 1849, to Eliza J. Cramer; have 5 children living, 1 dead; joined the M. E. church in 1848. Class-leader. P. 0 , Knoxville.

Wallick, Jacoh J., son of Jacob and Martha (McGee) Wallick, natives of Pa., was bom in Pa-, Dec. 2, 1841. His early life was passtd on the farm; removed to Knox co. in 1850; served in Co. A. 111. Inf; farming has been his chosen profession, in which he * has been very successful; was first married to Sarah E Andrews, Jan. 23, 1866, then again Sept. 17, 1871, to Nancy J. Butr. P. O.,, Knoxville.

Walter,'R. C, farmer, son of John W. and Hannah ( Sumner ) Walter, was born May 18, 1836, in Highland co., O. His parents removed to Knox co. in 1839; his early life was passed on the farm: was married in 1861 to Polly A. Hall, and they have ore child, a daughter. In 1862he enlisted in Co F. 86th 111. Regt., and took part in every battle the Regt. did; discharged June 22, 1865. P. 0., Maquon.

parents, Amos and Eliza, of Ct.; was born at Forrington, Ct., Nov. 26, 1830; attended common school in Knox c<>.; he was an honest and industrious boy working on a farm, which lie has continued with success; came to Knox co when a child; married May 20, 1857, Maria II. Eells, and Nov. 9, 1867, Cornelia S. Abernethy; has 4 children; 2 boys and 2 girls; has held the office of Collector, Clerk of township, and School Director; Republican. P. 0 , Altona

Warner, David, teacher and farmer, Elba Center, is the son of Jacob and Jane Warner, and was bora in Pa , April 19, 1819. His early life was passed on a farm and in school; has taught school for 30 winters in succession; has been School Trustee, Director, and Assessor; came to Knox co. in 1857; was married to Nancy Ann Wells Aug. 28, 1844; joined the Presbyterian church in 1846. Republican.

Washbiirne.Well ington'W., jeweler and watch maker; was born in Akron, Summit co., O. His parents were Leander and Eliza Washburne. He was educated in the public schools. He learned the jeweler's trade and has followed it. He located in Galesburg in Sept., 1859; Feb. 9, 1876, he married Maggie Lockwood; they have 1 sou; his political views are Republican. Residence, Galesburtr.

Watson, Rev. William, Altona, son of Joseph and Mary Waison, was born in Albany co , N. T., Sept 17, 1830. In the fifth year of his age his parents removed to Warren co , 111; his early life was passed on the farm; was educated in the common schools and Rock River Seminary of 111; from a belief of duty he felt called to be a minister of the gospel, and he is now a pastor of the M. E. church; Oct. 26, 1858, he married Lucy M. Curtis, of Fulton co , 111. They are the parents of 5 daughters.

Way, Harmon, son of David and Rebecca ( Baldwin) Way, natives of N Y., was born in Portage co-, O , Feb. 19, 1815; was educated in the common schools; his early life was passed on the farm and in hunting; married Elizabeth Wilson, Jan. 1, 1837. They are the parents of 9 children, of whom 8 are living; moved to Knox co. in 1841; was School Director 9 years in Chestnut township; is Republican; he has followed hunting, trapping and farming, and is now a farmer in good circumstances. In 1862 he killed 25 deer, and for several years after killed from 16 to 18 deer each winter; he has killed between 300 and 500 since he came to the co. P. O., Hermon.

Webb, James F., engineer C, B. & Q. R. R., Galesburg, is the son of Isaac C. and Elizabeth (Fulkerson) Webb, the former of Vermont, his mother a native of Tennessee; was born at Hillsgrove, McDonough co. , 111., Feb. 23, 1846. Determined to become a locomotive engineer he left home in 1865, came to Galesburg and obtained employment, and Feb. 2, 1869, was promoted to engineer, which he has ever since been, never losing a day, or during these years no person has been injured on, or by his train. He is temperate in all things; never known to utter an oath or take a drink of whisky. Sept. 18, 1870, he married Clara Cofer; they have a son and daughter. Joined the M. E. Church at 18; now connected with 1st M. E. Church, Galesburg.

Webb, Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth, daughter of Erastus and Rachel (Foster) Child, was born in Whitestown, Oneida co., N. Y., May 14, 1849. She came to Oneida, 111., with her parents in 1855; married Fielding B. Webb, of Bedford, Taylor co., Iowa, Nov. 29, 1877; went immediately to her new home in Bedford, where she still resides.

Welch, Eugene W., lawyer, Galesburg, son of William and Jane Welch, the former of N. Y., his mother a native of Me., was born at La Salle, 111., Oct. 28, 1852; educated at St. Patrick's Academy and Knox College; has followed teaching, until admitted to the bar; came to Galesburg in 1869.

West, Mrs. Elizabeth, daughter of Wm. and Tobitha (Bales) George ; was born in Ohio in 1611. where she received a common-school education. She came to this co. 30 years ago, and now owns a section of land near Yates City. She has had sole charge ot her farm for 17 years, and proved herself eminently qualified to conduct large business interests. She is the mother of 11 children, 5 living; joined the M. E. Church when 14: P. O., Yates City.

West, Miss Mary Allen. In the spring of 1836 the advance guard of the Galesburg colonists reached Log City. Among the company were Nehemiah West, Catherine, his wife, and their 5 children. Here, in a log house, July 31, 1837, was born Mary Allen West. The log house is still in existence, and is now occupied by Mr. Crosscup's hens. Mr. West soon removed to his new house in Galesburg, and here his daughter grew to womauhood; educated entirely in the Galesburg district school and in Knox Seminary. The peculiar atmosphere which surrounded her childhood's home must have had much to do with the formation of her character. They were rigid Puritan folk who formed that little colony, and although they loved all the bright and pleasant things of life, yet placed the interests of religion and education before everything else.

When Miss West was 13 she passed the required examination to enter Knox Seminary, but the rules of that institution admitted no pupil under the age of 15. Prof. Hitchcock, much to her amusement, advised her to teach a year or two. This she did; entering Knox Seminary as soon as permitted, she graduated at 17, and immediately entered upon what has since proved to be the great work of her life, the work of a teacher; for a teacher she pre-eminently is, whether in the school-room, the superintendent's office, at her desk, or in society. With the exception of 3 years, she taught constantly, until her election as Co. Supt. A characteristic episode of her teaching was her connection with the colored school. During the first years of the war a great number of contrabands flocked to Galesburg; they were anxious to learn to read. Miss W. offered to teach the colored school, and did so for a year and a half, working under great difficulties. Her pupils often numbered more than a hundred, of all ages.

When Miss W. was little more than a girl she wrote an article on "The Use of Wine in Cooking." This was published in one of the Galesburg papers, and was her first attempt at writing for the press. Since then she has found time in her busy life to do much of such work, writing occasionally for the Christian Union and other papers. For 2 years she edited "Our Home Monthly, " of Philadelphia. But in her literary work, as in everything else, she has shown that she is" pre-eminently an educator. She has written largely for various educational journals, often giving her articles to some struggling publication devoted to the interests of education, when, if sent in other directions, she would have received liberal pay for them, the has been offered positions on various editorial staffs, and is now Illinois correspondent of the New England Journal of Education, Boston. We understand that she is engaged on a literary work of a more permanent character.

April 3, 1873, the Legislature passed a law making woman eligible to all school offices in the State. Immediately leading gentlemen besought her to become a candidate for the office of Co. Supt. ( f Schools. This sh e refused, and was greatly astonished to find, at the close of the Republican Convention, that the nomination had been given to her. She was elected over two opposing candidates by a good majority. She was again nominated, in

We have not space to speak, even superficially, of all that Miss W. has done for the co. ; we refer the reader to chapter on "Education." She has read papers at the State Teachers' Institute, and at the State Association of Co. Supts., and has been, ever since its formation, a member of the Examining Committee of the State Teachers' Ass'n. She is also a member of the International Council of Education of the Permanent Exposition in Phil. It was the aspiration of her girlhood to be a missionary, but she has striven to work for her Master in the place He has given her. She has been for several years Pres. of the little mission band, Prairie Gleaners, from whose number have already gone 4 foreign missionaries, and 3 to work among the Indians and f reedmen. She has ever been a hard Sunday-school worker, conducting for niany years a large Bible class for young ladies in the S. S. of the Fi-rst Church, and, since the removal of the jail to Galesburg. working every Sunday afternoon among its inmates. Miss W. has always been deeply interested in the temperance cause. She organized, and has since superintended the Cen. Div. of the Band of Hope. She has been active in the local Temperance Union and Vice Pres. of this organization in the 9th Congressional Dist. She has also delivered many temperance addresses, and has been heard to declare that whenever it is too stormy for the gentlemen to keep an appointment in a country neighborhood, the committee always come to her, knowing, by experience, that neither rain, cold or Knox co. mud will keep her at home when there is work to be done for temperance. Galesburg was not behind in sending her soldiers to the ranks during the late war or caring for them, and high up on the list of those who did indispensable work at home, stands the name of Mary Allen West, She was, during the entire existence of the Soldiers' Aid Society, either its Rec, or Cor. Secretary. It was her work to look after Galesburg boys wherever they were, particularly the sick and wounded; and her correspondence was very large, not to mention the constant appeals and reports which came from her pen. To the 4 days' Sanitary Fair that was held in Galesburg, Attorney General Bates sent his photograph, with the following written on the back, as his autograph: "To the best woman at the Galesburg Fair: from the old fogy, Edward Bates of Mo." This was unanimously voted to Miss West. She has represented her city , co. and State in various State, National and

International Conventions. She was a member of the Woman's Centennial Commission, and was one of the Com. that presented the petition for home protection to the State Legislature. She is much interested in the "Social Science" movement, and is Vice President of the association for this Congressional District. She is always ready to give her thoughtful advice and more substantial aid to all who come to her; and although, perhaps, it is not fitting to dwell upon such things here, yet there are many young girls through the county who would be glad to acknowledge that she has helped them to attain not only a higher education but also a higher life in -every way.

Her abilities as a housekeeper are great. She is also something of an artist, and enjoys spending her spare hours - of which she has not found any of late - with pallet and brushes. That she has "been able to accomplish so much in her life, is, as she herself often says, largely owing to the fact that she never lets a moment go to waste.

West, Isaac S., farmer, was born inHighlandco.,0.,Oct. 21, 1811;'his parents were Harmon and Mary (Smith) West, the former a native of Va., and the latter of N C; was a natural mechanic and worked at different trades, but changed to farming; was married Dec. 25,1834; moved to 111. in 1841. Republican. Was brought up a Quaker, but prefers the church ofXJnited Brethren. P. 0., Yates City.

Westerdale, William, farmer, was born in Leicestershire, Eng., in 1809; his parents were James and Sarah ( Harby ) Westerdale, natives of Eng ; moved to Copley, Knox co., Aug. 1850; married Sophia Wilson Feb. 10, 1853. They are the parents of 3 children; is a member of the Presbyterian church. Republican in politics. P. O., Altona.

Wetmore, I»aac Miller, farmer, P. O., Ontario, was born in Whiteborough, N. Y., Aug. 6, 1809; his parents were Ashu and Olive ( Miller) Wetmore, natives of Middletown, Ct.; his early life was passed on the farm and in milling; was educated in Watertown, N. Y. In 1832 he was first married to Mary Louisa Morse; was a merchant but changed to farming; moved from N. Y to Knox co , in 1836; united with the Baptist church in Whitesborough, and was elected Deacon of the Ontario Baptist church in 1854; he was again married in 1869 to Mary A. Stickney; he is the parent of 8 children, of whom 7 are living. Mr. Wetmore's portrait appears in this volume.

born at Whitestown, N. Y.,May 14, 1811; attended common schools and worked on a farm and in a cotton factory when a boy; his parents were Ezra and Susan (Palmer) Wetmore, natives of Ct. and R. I; moved to Ontario, 111 , July, 1838; married Eveline C Morse Dec. '9, 1841 ; they have 2 sons and 2 daughters ; connected with the Congregational church Sept. 1852; was elected Deacon and held the office till he died, in Aug. 16, 1876; was School Director many years. Mrs. E. O Wetmore's P. O. is Ontario.

Whitaker, Win. H., born in O., Jan. 7, 1838; married Dec. 4, 1859,to Margaret Adair; they have a familyof 5 children ; his parents, Ephraim K. and Mary Whitaker, were farmers in Ohio William H. joined the Christian church in 1861, and in 1858 was Sunday School Supt. at Union chapel ; served as School Director at Indian Point in 1875 ; is a farmer from choice, in politics a Republican. P. O., Gilson.

White, Charles, farmer, was born in Salem township, Knox co., 111., July 17, 1846 ; he is the son of James and Sketurah White, of Gloucester co., N. J ; his early years were spent on a farm, and education limited to the district school ; he followed farming from choice. Political views, Democrat. P. O., Farmington, Fulton co.

White, Samuel, farmer and lumber dealer ; son of John anfl Ellen White ; was born in Scott co.. 111., May 5, 1840; began a course at the Lombard University at Galesburg, but was interrupted by the breaking out of the war in 1861, when he enlisted in Co K. 2nd 111 Cav., July 13, 1861, in which he served with distinction and was advanced to the rank of Major; was mustered out March 20, 1866; is a member of the Universalist church ; was married to Miss H. B. Grant, June 28. 1864, the union being blessed with 3 children. P. O., LaFayette, Stark CO., 111.

Whiting;, JSainiiel P., editor and publisher of the Altona Herald : son of Allen and Mary ( Afford ) Whiting, natives of Ct ; was born in Ct., Sept. 21, 1822 ; was educated in the district schools; followed various vocations ; was married in 1846 to Lucretia Morse; removed from Ct. to Knox co. in 1850: is a Republican.

Jacob and Alice (Green) Wikoff; was born Nov. 5, 1804, in Monmonth co , N. J. ; he -worked at the wheelwright trade for 5 years ; the rest of the time has been a farmer: he came to Knox co. in 1838; went to Fulton co. in 1841 ; came back to Knox co. in 1846 ; Nov. 16, 1831, he married Phebe Coon ; they have had 4 sons and 4 daughters, 2 girls dead ; he is a member of the Congregational church. P. 0., Ontario.

Wilcox, liTIlliaiBi Henry, farmer, son of Henry and Mary K. (Meecham) Wilcox, of Eng., was born N. Y. State, Jan. 9, 1836; was educated in the public school of Galesburg. He served 3 years in the U. S. army during the rebellion ; was taken prisoner. Oct 3, 1866, he married Eliza P. Kellogg. They have 5 children ; political views, Republican; P. O , Galesburg.

Wiley, Win. HE. farmer, son of Jacob and Mary A. (Hall) Wiley was born in Wayne Co., Ind., April 5, 1845; has lived in Knox Co. since 1849; married Nancy Jane Haynes, Nov. 28, 1867; they have 2 children; joined the P. M. church in 1872; Sunday-school Supt., Class-leader; Steward and Trustee. He enlisted in Co. D., 7th 111. Cav., in 1863; was discharged Nov. 18, 1865. P. O., Knoxville.

Williams, John, son of W. S. and Elizabeth Williams, was born in Canton, 111., in 1831; reared on a farm and educated in common schools; has worked at various trades; is now farming; has traveled considerably; was married in 1866 to Miss A. J. Weir; have 1 child living, 2 dead. P. O., Yates City. [|i Williams, J. E., student at Hedging College, Abingdon; prominent member of the Lincolnian Society.

Williams, Br. J~©*eph C, chemist, Galesburg, was born in Groton,Ct.,June 29,1820. After obtaining the rudiments of an education in the common school, he pursued study without teacher. He came to O. in 1822, where he learned the carriage-making trade; meantime he qualified himself for the medical profession, and practiced several years in Wis. and in Chicago, where he engaged in the manufacture of chemicals, and was burned out by the great fire. He came to 111. in 1847; lived in Canton; was appointed to a position in the chemical department at Washington in 1861 where he remained till 1865, during which time he spent considerable time in the hospitals in the field. At the solicitation of Gov. Kellogg he went to New Orleans in 1866 and took a position in the custom-house; came to Galesburg in 1872. March 4, 1841, he married Charlotte Carter.

Williamson, Moses O., harness-maker, Wataga, was born on the Atlantic Ocean, July 14, 1850. His parents, William and Margaret,were natives of Sweden, and it was while coming to America the subject of this sketch was born. He married, Oct. 18, 1871, to Mary Driggs; they have 2 children, 1 boy and 1 girl.

Willsie, Horace H., was bora in Hemmingford, Canada, Jan. 27, 1827. He is the son of John and Sabra (Henderson) Willsie. He left home at 14 and has provided for himself ever since. He learned the tanner's trade and continued in the business till 1853. He came to Galesburg in 1854. He has held the office of Deputy Sheriff and Constable for 16 years, 4 years of the time was City Marshal. In July, 1862, he recruited a company for the U. S. service, and went out as its Capt. Resigned from ill health in 1863. He recruited to fill the quota of the County again, and went to the front as Lieut-Col. of the 139th Inf. The third time he filled the quota of Knox co. was in Feb. 1865, when he went to the field as Col. of the 148th 111. Inf. Col. W. was noted as one of the finest drillmasters in the army, always manifesting great consideration for the welfare and good will of his men. June 5, 1855, he married Betsey A. Nichols. They have 4 sons and 1 daughter. He is now engaged in the livery business. Galesburg.

Wilmot, Amos, son of Jesse and Hannah B. Wilmot, Cheshire, Ct.; born same place, March 2, 1862; after working at harness and shoe-making, settled down at farming; has been School Treasurer,Trustee and Director in Sparta township; came to Sparta June 5, 1836, first to settle on the prairie there; married, June 25, 1828, to Betsy Crawford; they have had 6 girls and 4 boys, one boy and one girl dead; member of Congregational Church, Ontario; Republican. Mr. W. died Aug. 28, 1878; he was an active and valuable promoter of educational and religious interests.

Wilson, Francis, farmer, was born in Butler Co., Pa., March 1,1809. He is the son of Francis and Priscilla (Gray) Wilson, the former from Ireland, the latter from Md. He removed to Champaign co., O. when small; lived on a farm and went to district school but little. Learned the blacksmith trade and worked at it a number of years. He came to Knox co. in 1836. He married Nancy McPherrin in Jan., 18 33" who died in 1838. Nov. 26, 1840, he married Eliza-

Wilson, John, farmer, son of Francis and Elizabeth (McPherrin) Wilson, was born in Knox co. Sept. 23, 1841; reared on a farm and in common schools; married Anna Carr, Sept. 5, 1865; have 2 sons, 1 daughter. Democrat. P. O., Galesburg.

Winter, John IS., County Clerk, Galesburg, was born Aug. 9, 1822, at Pittsburg, Pa. His father, John Winter, was a Baptist minister, who came from Bradford, Eng., in 1818, and settled in Pittsburg, where he lately died. His education was obtained in the public schools of his native city, and at his home, under the tuition of his father. When 23, he traveled west, settling in Fulton co., 111., and establishing himself in the printing business. After the Mormon troubles, which for so long a time had excited Illinois, he went to Nauvoo, where he edited a paper for nearly a year; he then removed to Knox co., settling in Knoxville in 1849, where he commenced the publication of the Knoxville Journal. For a short time after his withdrawal from its management, he engaged in mercantile pursuits. During the stirring campaign of 1856, he established the Knoxville Republican ; in 1857 was elected County Clerk. With the exception of an interval of one term he has continued in that office, and has fulfilled all its responsible duties with integrity and ability, and to the fullest acceptance of the people. He has been an active partisan, and has obtained large influence as a leading citizen of this county, - not simply by party zeal, but by his public spirit, which has made him an energetic worker in all movements for the public weal. In 1847 he was married to Mary M. Brewen.

Woodmansee, James, farmer, was born in Green co., Pa., March 24, 1812; his parents were Thomas and Mary ( Taylor ) AVoodmansee, the father of N. J., the mother of Md. ; he was educated in the common schools of O. ; came to 111. in 1852; he married Jane Cook Dec. 27, 1832 ; they have 6 sons and b daughters; he has been a member of the M. P. church for many years. Rep. in politics. P. O., Abingdon.

Wookey, Alonzo, gun and hardware dealer, Galesburg, is the son of Stephen and Hannah ( Jones ) Wookey, the former of Eng., his mother of O. ; he was born in Peoria, 111., in 1849; from there he came to Galesburg, and is engaged in the hardware, gun and general repair business; was married to Emma Carrington; has 2 girls and 1 boy; is a member of the First Church ; confession made in 1865. Republican.

Woolsey, I>arins, farmer, was born in Ohio, June 9, '48 ; his parents Hezekiah and Hannah Woolsey, who were farmers in moderate circumstances ; he followed in the footsteps of his father, engaging in farming and stock-raising; married Miss Emma Wolf ; their family now number 3 children. P. O., Gilson.

Woolsey, David, farmer, son of Hezekiah and Hannah Woolsey, of N. Y. ; was born in that State in 18^8 ; came to 111. in 1849; married Elizabeth Fry in 1850; Rep. in politics; has served as School Director; reared on a farm; educated in common schools, and has followed farming successfully. P. O., Gilson.

Wyckoffl',ThomasS.,son of John and Temperance ( Shanon ) WyckofT, of Pa. ; was born in O. Sept. 14, 1828 ; has traveled west considerably and seen much of frontier life; has been City Marshal of Abingdon, and School Director; was married Feb. 9, 1849; in politics a Dem. P. O., Abingdon.

Wyman Edward J., farmer, son of Arthur and Anna Wyman, of N. Y., was born in Ohio in 1833. He was educated in the district school, and spent his early days on a farm. He left Ohio and came to Knox co. 1853. He has held the offices of School Director, Constable and Treasurer. In 1857 he married Elizabeth Bradford, by whom he has 7 children. He has been connected with the U. B. Church since 1863, and is a Trustee. Rep. P. O., Knoxville.

Wyman, Richard V., farmer, son ot Stephen and Catharine Wyman, the former a native of Ohio, and the latter of Indiana, was born in Knox co., Sept. 7, 1857; was educated in the common schools ; his early life was passed on the farm. In 1875 was baptized by Rev. Dunn, and united with the Church of United Brethren. P. O., Knoxville.

Yocnm, W. M., son of W. S. and Mary Yocum, the former a native of Kentucky, and the latter of Indiana, was bom in Clay co., Ind., May 28, 1846; was educated in the district schools of the county; his early life passed on the farm, and he has always followed farming. Removed to Warren co,, 111., thence to Mercer co., finally coming to Knox co. Was in Co. H, 14th 111. Inf.; Aug. 20, 1871, married Elizabeth Meeks; they

Their father, Francis Xavier, was born in France in 1765; their mother, Martha Vail (Yoonnet), born in New York in 1779. F. V. was born in Troy, K Y, in 1800; Charles M. was born in the same city in 1817 ; he attended school at Stockbridge, Mass. ; F. V. graduated at Union College, N. Y., in 1819; was clerk in a bank in New York, and also clerk in War Department, under Jackson. Moved from New York to Washington in 1836 ; to Knox co. in 1844. Is a believer in the Christian religion. Both Democrats. P. O., Galesburg.

Young?, Henry, son of Jacob and Elizabeth Young, the former a native of Germany, and the latter of New York, was born in Warren co., O., Jan. II, 1825. His early life was passed on the farm ; learned the trade of a mason, which he has followed, and has also followed farming; was married March 26, 1846; is a member of the Church of United Brethren, and held the office of Church Trustee in 1872. He has been very successful in business. P. O., Knoxville.

Yonng, Robert, farmer, P. O. Abingdon, son of Jacob and Elizabeth (Harper) Young, the former of Pennsylvania, and the latter of Ohio, was born in Warren co., O., Aug. 26, 1840; his early life passed on the farm ; educated in common schools; moved to Knox co. in 1845 ; married Elizabeth Young Nov. 3, 1861; they are the parents of 8 children. Republican. Served 12 months in the army.

Yonngs, Wm. W., was born in Knox co. June 24, 1856; parents were Nathan and Sarah Youngs, natives of Ohio; his early life was passed on the farm. Removed from Knox co. to Kansas, thence to Missouri; finally returned to Knox co. His chosen profession is that of a farmer, in which he has been very successful. Democrat. P. O., Knoxville. -