Knox County, Illinois - The whole text, 1912 (part 34 of 56)

In politics Dr, Bartlett is a republican, while his religious faith is indicated by his membership in the Universalist church. His wife is a member of the Episcopal church. His fraternal relations are with Chicago Lodge, No. 4, B. r. O. E., and \'esper Lodge, Xo. 584, A. F, & A, ]\I. He is likewise a valued member of the Galesburg Club, the Sigma Xu fraternity and Phi Rho Sigina, a medical fraternity. Dr. Bartlett is a popular young man, making steady progress in his profession and gaining steadily in the friendship of those with whom he comes in contact.

Mrs, Fredericka Goldquist

' One of modern philosophical trend of thought has written "in the good that conies to us, by the good that comes to the world through us, is the measure of our success," and judged in this way the life of Mrs. Fredericka Gold(|uist was a most successful one. Her labors were a continuous element for good in the community in which she lived and her life was, indeed, a serviceable one for she was continually holding out a helping hand, or speaking a word of encouragement, or kindly advice. She held closely to the high standards of Christian living and it has fallen to the lot of but few women in Galesburg to fill so large a sphere of genuine usefulness as did Mrs. Goldquist, who passed away on the 27th of

Fredericka Peterson was a native of Sweden, born in the parish of Haggersda, November 20, 1824, and was, tlierefore, twenty-three years of age when in 1848 she accompanied her father's family to the new world, their destination being Knox county, Illinois. This was the year of the terrible cholera scourge. The little band of emigrants first contracted the disease while passing through the Erie canal. As they ])roceetled on their journey by way of the Great Lakes and across the prairies of Illinois in lumber wagons, victim after victim was buried by the way. The mother and a brother of Mrs. Gold(|uist were of the number. Strange as it may seem, Mrs. Goldcjuist, although a constant caretaker of the dying and the dead, experienced no touch of the disease. The travelers proceeded to Andover, Henry county, where a heroic ])hysician. Dr. Calhoun, came and ministered to them, but he too fell ill and i)assed away. After the scourge had spent its force the family moved to Knoxville, where they lived for two years. They then moved to Galesburg, Mrs. Goldcjuist was thus one of the first Swedish residents of the county.

Soon after taking up their abode in Galesburg she was married to Claus Olofson Goldquist, who died June 5, 1864, leaving her Avith five children. One of the local i)apers in writing of her and her experiences at this period in her life said,

"the quality of her nature and her strength of character are seen in the spirit with which she assiuned the burden thus imposed by death upon her, and the complete manner in which she met this responsibility." All the children were given a public school education and had the joy of living in a cheerful and inspiring home atmosphere.

In spite of the responsibilities and cares of home, Mrs. Goldquist found time to take an active part in good work for the benefit of others. Her life was an illustration of interested unselfishness. During the war she was an active member of the Soldiers' Aid Society and met often with -Mrs. T. L. Clark, Mrs. Clement Leech, Mrs. D. C. Raymond and others of the good women of the city, in the basement of the First Congregational church, where boxes were filled with articles for the soldiers. When, after the war, this organization became the Dorcas society, Mrs. Goldquist remained a member and was for over ten years a ward visitor for the Seventh ward. There are scores of people in that ward who can recall her kindnesses. When the Dorcas society was merged in the Free Kindergarten Association, Mrs. Goldquist retained her connection, and took a deep interest in this institution. It is said that, being unable to attend the last meeting of the association, she sent an order for some shoes for the little folks in need of them. She was seventh ward visitor also for the association.

In addition Mrs. Groldquist was at the head of an industrial school at the First Baptist church and one afternoon every week met twenty-five or thirty girls in one of the rooms at that edifice. In this work she had the help of several of the church women. She made her old age bright with helpful and beautiful deeds.

When one attempts to analyze the secret of Mrs. Goldquist's usefulness, he finds it in her sincere faith in Christ and in her desire to serve Him by ministering through every possible, accessible channel, to mankind. She was a member of the First Baptist church for nearly forty years, and all through was active and interested. For a long time she was a busy member of the various women's societies. For thirty-five years she was a teacher in the Sunday school. Her class was composed for over twenty years of young ladies, who as the years went by gave place to others many of these being pupils of the high school. She was a successful and inspiring teacher, so much so that at times her class room was crowded. .While she was obliged on account of her failing health to relinquish some of her church work, she continued her labor of love in the Sunday school. The last time that she met her class was on Sunday previous to her illness, and that she could not be present the following Sabbath was to her a cause of sincere regret. Her heart was in the work. Owing to her kind, loving and helpful influence many of the lives of those belonging to her class have been moulded along Christian lines. She was regarded with affection by these pupils and they will never forget her.

Mrs. Goldquist, until her illness, was a constant attendant at the church services. She appeared in close touch with divine things. She was always ready to serve. But she also took a keen interest in the affairs of the city and was a faithful reader of current events. It is said of her that her nature was kind and deeply sympathetic and that any case of distress or suffering appealed strongly to her. At the time of the Chicago fire and of the Kansas famine she was a zealous solicitor for contributions for relief. It is said of her that as a ward visitor when she heard of a case of need she would go to the house, not send some one else. With her sympathy was combined a bright and cheerful disposition that made her presence welcome. All through she has also felt concern in all efforts to better the community. In the early days of the W. C. T. U. she was a member of that organization.

If lives are to be measured by kind acts, by sympathetic words and by good influences, then Mrs. Goldquist's life deserves the warmest praise and the loving tribute. Her career can be said to be worked like golden threads into the better natures of hundreds of men and women here. When death called Mrs. Goldquist the Rev. W. H. Geistweite, of Chicago, delivered a most earnest and impressive address upon the text, "She hath done what she could." Hers was the history of a life of responsibility, of toil and of sacrifice; a life that was one long labor of love in which she wrought not for herself but for others. She left her impress for good upon the city in which she long made her home and the memory of such a one can never die while living monuments remain, upon which were imprinted the touch of her noble soul. . . - - -:

Frank E. Rogers

Frank E. Rogers, who has been in the employ of the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Company continuously for the past thirty-six years, was born in Warren, Trimble county, Ohio, on the 3Oth of March, 1848. His father, Pitt D. Rogers, was born and reared on a farm in the vicinity of Norwich, Connecticut, whence he removed in the early '4os to Trimble county, Ohio. There he met and subsequently married Miss Effie Ewalt, a native of that state, who passed away when our subject was in his first year. Pitt D. Rogers engaged in buying and selling stock in Ohio, where he resided until about 1845 or 1846, when he came to Knoxville. He there conducted the old Hibbard House, of which he subsequently became the proprietor, until his death in 1896. For his second wife he chose Miss Lavina P. Hibbard, whose father was one of the pioneer settlers of Knoxville, where he built the hotel that bore his name. Mr. Rogers was a member of the Episcopal church and while residing in Connecticut he belonged to the state militia.

The only child born unto his parents, after the death of his mother, Frank E. Rogers was taken to the home of his paternal grandparents in Connecticut. There he passed his boyhood and early youth, pursuing his studies in the common schools. He subsequently joined his father in Knoxville, completing his education in the old college at Abingdon, this state. After leaving school he returned to the hotel, where he assisted his father until January, 1875, when he became a freight brakeman on the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad. He was later promoted to the position of conductor, but is now and has been for some time in the block office of this company at Galesburg. | '-.-.:

On the loth of November, 1878, Mr. Rogers was united in marriage to Miss Ella C. Sipherd, a daughter of Jacob and Mary (Webb) Sipherd, farming people residing three miles north of Knoxville. Four children have been born of this marriage, as follows : Harry E., who is in the railway passenger service in Chicago ; George E., who is engaged in the real-estate business in New York city; Clara, the wife of H. W. Caldwell, of Galesburg, by whom she has had one daughter, Winifred; and Ralph Van, in the government irrigation service in the state of Washington. -

, : In matters of faith Mr. and Mrs. Rogers are Presbyterians, and his political support he gives to such men and measures as he deems best qualified to protect the interests of the majority. Fratertially he is identified with no organization save the Order of Railway Conductors, his local connection being with Division No. 83 of Galesburg. Mr. Rogers is one of the oldest men in the company's employ, in years of continuous service, and is well known to all of the local trainmen among whom he numbers many stanch friends of long standing.

Stephen A. Ingersoll

Stephen A. Ingersoll, president of the Galesburg Coulter-Disc Company, is at trte head of one of the important industrial and manufacturing enterprises of the city, contributing substantially to its business development. In the management of this undertaking he displays characteristic energj', determination and foresight, qualities which have enabled him to overcome obstacles, meet competition and so control his activities that success in substantial measure has resulted. He was born in Sullivan county. New York, near Barryville, April 27, 1858, a son of At-aham and Sarah (Swartout) Ingersoll, who were likewise natives of the Empire state. The paternal grandfather, however, was a native of Pennsylvania and was of English lineage. Unto him and his wife were born a son and five daughters, including Mrs. Sarah Kent and Abraham Ingersoll. The latter was reared in Sullivan county. New York, and for many years engaged in the lumber business but afterward turned his attention to farming. Coming to Illinois in January, 1867, he settled near Wenona, Illinois, where he purchased land, devoting his attention to its development and improvement until the death of his wife, after which he made his home with his children. He had mar-ied Sarah Swartout whose father, a native of New York, followed farming near Port Jervis, Orange county. New York. To Mr. Swartout and ' his wife were bom a son and five daughters, including Peter, Sarah, Eliza, Jane and Mrs. Abraham Ingersoll. As stated, the last named passed away on the old homestead, near Wenona, Illinois. Mr. Ingersoll died at Sandoval, Illinois, in 1895, at the age of ninety-five years. He was remarkable in that his eyesight remained good through his entire life, never requiring the use of glasses. He was a democrat in politics and while living in the east filled several minor offices. Both he and his wife were members of the Congregfational church and were ever loyal to their professions. Their family numbered the following children: Matilda, deceased, who was the wife of Frederick Nodine; Susan, who became the wife of John Knight and is now deceased ; Eliza, the wife of Thomas B. Kent, of Kalispell, Montana ; Emma, the wife of Charles Allen, of Forrest, Illinois ; Naomi, the wife of Peter Marker, of Rutland, Illinois; Sarah, who died unmarried; and Stephen A., of this review,

The last named was eight years of age when the family came to Illinois, so that he was reared upon the old homestead farm in La Salle county. The summer months were devoted to the work of the fields and the winter seasons to the acquirement of an education in the district schools until he entered the high school of Wenona. Later he spent the greater part of four years as a pupil in the Northern Indiana Normal College of Valparaiso, after which he took up the profession of teaching, which he followed for a time, as he did also the occupation of farming. He then removed to Marion county, Illinois, where he engaged in the lumber business from i88i until 1905, living at Sandoval. In the latter year he came to Galesburg. In the meantime he had turned his attention to manufacturing interests and on coming to this city removed the plant to this place. They now manufacture agricultural specialties, disc blades, plow discs, and kindred articles. They employ from fifty to one hundred people, according to the season. Their building is located at the western edge of the city and is one hundred and forty-four by two hundred and sixteen feet. It is thoroughly equipped with modern machinery and everything necessary to facilitate the business and produce an output that will find a ready and profitable sale on the market. The officers of the Galesburg Coulter-Disc Company at present are : Stephen A. Ingersoll, president ; R. C. Ingersoll, vice president ; H. A. Nelson, secretary; and L. P. Wertman, treasurer.

In November, 1884, Mr. Ingersoll was married to Miss Cordelia L. Gaylord, a native of Illinois and a daughter of Perry B. and Cordelia (Cowles) Gaylord, who were natives of New York. Mr. and Mrs. Ingersoll had a family of five children. Roy C., the eldest, married Lulu Hinchliff. Winifred has spent seven years in Knox College, pursuing the musical, scientific and classical courses and is now in the senior year of the regular course. Harold G. was graduated from Knox College in June, 1911, and now has charge of his father's ranch in Judith Basin, Montana. Jennie was drowned in August, 1909, when seventeen years of age. Stephen, who completes the family, is a pupil in the high school. The parents are members of the Central Congregational church and Mr. Ingersoll's views upon the temperance question are indicated in the fact that he votes with the prohibition party. His influence is always found on the side of right, progress, truth, reform and improvement, and his cooperation may always be counted upon to further any movement or measure calculated to advance the general good. His long life has ever been honorable and upright in all of its phases and he sustains an unassailable reputation for business integrity as well as for enterprise and careful management.

William Blake Carlton, teacher of voice and head of the musical history and sight-singing department of the Knox Conservatory of Music at Galesburg, was born at Versailles, Tennessee, November 15, 1873. He was a son of William and Nancy Virginia (Williams) Carlton and a grandson of Blake and Mary (Walker) Carlton. The family comes of English ancestry and the name was originally spelled Carleton. Blake Carlton, a native of North Caro- lina, was a farmer by occupation and met an accidental death when about forty Thomas and Minos. The maternal grandparents of William Blake Carlton were James G. and Phoebe (Spence) Williams, the former born in Brunswick county, Virginia, May 2, 1812. He was of German descent and during his active life followed farming and blacksmithing. He reached the venerable age of eighty-six years while his wife was seventy-eight years of age at the time of her death. They had five children, who lived to maturity, as follows: Nelson, Elizabeth, Nancy Virginia, Adna and Enoch.

Both William and Nancy Virginia Carlton were natives of Tennessee and the former, who was reared in Rutherford county of that state, still makes his home there, having devoted his entire life to general agricultural pursuits. At the time of the Civil war he espoused the cause of the Confederacy and went to the front as a private of Company A, Twenty-fourth Tennessee Volunteer Infantry. Following the cessation of hostilities he took the oath of allegiance to the United States government. In community aflfairs he has been somewhat active, serving for one term as tax assessor and for many years as a member of the school-board, the cause of education finding in him a stalwart friend. He is a member of the Primitive Baptist church while his wife holds membership in the Presbyterian church. Of their family of seven children three were sons and four were daughters, as follows: Mary, the wife of Andrew Jackson, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee ; Adna, the widow of Charles H. Hale, residing near Versailles, Tennessee; Elizabeth, who married Jasper W. Jackson, of Nashville, Tennessee ; William Blake, of this review ; Nelson Clay, of Springfield, Tennessee; Ella, the wife of W. Freeland Jackson, of Eagleville, Tennessee; and Dr. John D., of Union City, Tennessee. William Carlton was twice married, his first wife having been Sarah Spence, by whom he had two children, of whom one reached adult age, James F., now of Brownwood, Texas, while the other died in infancy.

William Blake Carlton was reared in Rutherford county, Tennessee, spending his youthful days upon his father's farm, in the vicinity of which was received his English education in the district schools of that county and at Haley, Tennessee. When eighteen years of age he started out in the world on his own account by clerking in a general store and later was connected with a grocery house in Springfield, Tennessee, for seven years in the capacity of salesman. He then became one of the proprietors of that establishment in partnership with his brother Nelson Clay, under the firm style of Carlton Brothers, which business association was maintained for five years. On the expiration of that period he came to Galesburg and pursued a course in Brown's Business College. He recognized the fact that nature had endowed him with a good singing voice and he was ambitious to develop his talents in that direction, so that he entered the Knox Conservatory of Music, pursuing the full course and graduating with the class of 1908. He taught for a year and a half, instructing such pupils as could not be accommodated in the college, beginning this work in 1907. In September, 1908, he became a regular teacher of voice in Knox College and the following year was made head of the department of musical history and sight reading. In this connection he is proving not only that he has musical talent himself, but that he also has ability as an instructor, his pupils making rapid and substantial progress under his direction in proportion to their talent.

On the 1 8th of June, 1902, Mr. Carlton was married to Miss Ellen Kendall A very, who was born in Galesburg, March 9, i88i. Her parents, Robert H. and Sarah (Ayers) A very, were also natives of Illinois and in this state her father died in 1892 and her mother in 1898. They were the parents of six children, Minnie, Fred, Sarah, Cornelia, Ellen and Elizabeth. The paternal grandfather of Mrs. Carlton was George Avery, one of the pioneer residents of Knox county and a charter member of the Congregational church of Galesburg. Her maternal grandparents were Thomas N. and Sarah Ayers, whose family numbered the following, named : Cornelia, Sarah, Jessie, Abbie, Fannie, George, Henry, James and Nelson. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Carlton have been born three daughters, Margaret E., Esther A. and Sarah Jean. The^ parents are both members of the Congregational church and in Galesburg they are widely and favorably known, Mrs. Carlton having spent her entire life here, while Professor Carlton has gained an extensive acquaintance during the period of his residence in this city. His work is recognized as a valuable factor in upholding the standard of the departments with which he is connected, and his own love for and enthusiastic interest in music does much to inspire his pupils and to promote musical culture and taste in this city. ; , . - - -: ' -

William Lucas Steele, superintendent of the city schools of Galesburg and , . u prominently known in educational circles throughout the state, was born in Adams ; "i-V ' county, Ohio, July 22, 1854, a son of William Lucas and Anna (Johnston) Steele. ' ;v ,' vv The father was born near Londonderry, Ireland, in which city he acquired his -; . ;. education. He came to America when about twenty years of age and devoted . ^^^ :':. '^ . his life to farming. His wife was born near Chillicothe, Ohio, but her parents ;<^V were natives of Scotland and resided for a time in Nova Scotia before coming '.':.'-- to the United States. ; , ;.-.

During his early boyhood William L. Steele accompanied his mother on her ---->..- removal to Randolph county, Illinois, where he attended a country school dur- ;%:. y : ing the winter months until fourteen years of age. He afterward spent a >::';, year as a public-school student in Monmouth, Illinois, and obtained his advanced - .:' ' v - . training in Monmouth College, from which he received the degree of Master ; /- of Arts, while Knox College has since conferred upon him the Ph. D. degree. Difficulties and obstacles have at times beset his path. His father died when he was but a year old and his mother was left with three small children, her ;- ;- property inheritance consisting of a farm, which she continued to manage after her husband's death. It was in 1859, when her son, William L. Steele, was five years of age, that she removed with her family from southern Ohio to a small farm in southern Illinois, where the succeeding ten years were passed, at which time the mother removed to Monmouth in order to educate her children, and Mr. Steele was given the opportunities hitherto indicated. He early knew what it was to labor and to meet the heavy responsibilities of life. At eight years of age he worked in the fields with a team and when twelve years of age was doing a man's regular work. He was ambitious to learn and made good use of

On the i8th of June. 1902, Mr. Carlton \va.s married to Miss Ellen Kendall Avery, who \vas l)orn in Galeshurg, March <), i88i. Her parents. Robert H. and Sarah (Avers) Avery, were also natives of Illinois and in this state her father died in 1892 and her mother in 1898. They were the parents of six children, Minnie, Fred. Sarah, Cornelia, Fllen and Elizabeth. The paternal grandfather of Mrs. Carlton was George Avery. one of the ])ioneer residents of Kno.x county and a charter member of the Congregational church of Galeshurg. Her maternal grandparents were Thomas X. and Sarah .Avers, whose family numbered the following, named : Cornelia, Sarah, Jessie, Abbie, Fannie. George, Henry, James and Xelson. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Carlton have been born three daughters, Margaret E.. Esther A. and Sarah Jean. The parents are both members of the Congregational church and in Galesburg they are widely and favorably known. Mrs. Carlton having si)ent her entire life here, while Professor Carlton has gained an extensive ac(|uaintance during the ])erio(l of his residence in this city. His work is recognixec] as a valuable factor in uj^holding the standard of the departnu'uts with wliich lie is connected, and his own love for and enthusiastic interest in music does much to inspire his pu])ils and to promote musical culture and taste in this city.

\\'illiam Lucas Sleele, superintendent of the city schools of (ialesburg and . prominently known in educational circles throughout the state, was born in Adams county, Ohio, July 22, 1^54, a son of \\'illiam Lucas and Anna (Johnston ) Steele. The father was born near Londonderry. Ireland, in which city he accjuired his education. He came to America when aljout twenty years of age and devoted his life to farming. His wife was born near (,'hillicothe. ( )hio, but her parents : were natives of Scotland and resided for a time in .\ova Scotia before coming to the United States.

During his early boyhood \\'illiam L. Steele accom])anied his mother on her ' removal to Randolph county. Illinois, where he attended a country school dur- , ing the winter months until fourteen years of age. He afterward spent a ' year as a ])ublic-school student in Monmouth. Illinois, and obtained his advanced ' training in Monmouth College, from which he receive<l the degree of ^faster of Arts, while Knox College has since conferred upon him the I'h. 1). degree. Difficulties and obstacles have at times beset his ])ath. His father died when he was but a year old and his mother was left with three small children, her property inheritance consisting of a farm, which she continued to manage after ,/ her husband's death. It was in 1859. when her son. \\'illiam L. Steele, was Hve years of age. that she removed with her family from southern Ohio to a small farm in southern Illincjis. where the succeeding ten years were passed, at which time the mother removed to Monmouth in order to educate her children, and , , Mr. Steele was given the opj)ortunities hitherto indicated. He early knew what it was to labor and to meet tbe heavy resjOTnsibilities of life. At eight years of age he worked in the fields with a team and when twelve years of age was doing a man's regular work. He was ambitious to learn and made good use of ; ' his opportunities in that direction and while pursuing his college course engaged in teaching in the rural schools for three winters. Following the completion of his collegiate work in 1876 he was elected principal of the schools at Yates City, Illinois, which position he held until January, 1883, when he resigned to .take up the duties of county superintendent of Knox county, to which position he had been elected in November, 1882. He thus served until September, 1885, when he resigned to accept the superintendency of the city schools of Galesburg. He has since been at the head of public instruction in this city, covering a period of twenty-seven years, and the present efficient school system is largely the monument to his indefatigable energy and ability in the field of his chosen profession. He has cooperated in many movements which have stimulated intellectual progress, always doing everything in his power to disseminate that knowledge which constitutes the basis of a higher civilization. When principal of the schools at Yates City he founded the Yates City School and Public Library, which contained over two thousand volumes when he removed to Galesburg. While serving as county superintendent of schools he prepared the first course of study or outline of school work for the country schools of the county. This was published by the board of supervisors and ten copies placed in each district. During his incumbency as superintendent of schools in Galesburg the high school has made remarkable development. It was the first public high school in the state to introduce manual training and the first high school in the country lo adopt the elective system in studies. He is continually seeking out new methods to promote the work of the schools, rendering it of practical value as a prepara-

- dency of the Central Illinois Teachers' Association, the Schoolmasters' Club of Illinois and also the Illinois State Teachers' Association. He is at present a member of the state commission of education, to which position he was appointed by the governor. His efforts have done much to stimulate coworkers with much of his own zeal and enthusiasm and while working toward high ideals his methods have always been of a most practical and resultant character. In addition to his labors in the field of education he has since 1909 been president of the Fidelity Savings & Loan Society, an institution whose assets are over eight hundred thousand dollars. He has also been a member of the board of directors of the First National Bank since 1905 and has been a member of the board of Hope cemetery association since 1894. He has been the secretary of the board of trustees of the Presbyterian church for over twenty years, of which church he is a member. >:->..-

On the 2Oth of October, 1887, in Chicago, William L. Steele was united in marriage to Miss Helen Carter Benedict, a daughter of the late Rev. Thomas N. Benedict. For several years prior to her marriage Mrs. Steele was a successful teacher in the Galesburg schools. She died May 3, 1893, survived by her two daughters, Gertrude H. and Helen B. Her death was the occasion of deep regret to many friends as well as to her immediate family, for her many excellent traits of character had endeared her to all who knew her.

Mr. Steele's political allegiance has always been given to the republican party, though he has not taken an active part in politics since leaving the county superintendency in 1885. In manner he is quiet and unassuming, yet is constantly working with a definite purpose in view and seldoni fails in its accomplishment. ' . ., :./:-;.-.-::.-..-:'

August Rinella, who for the past thirteen years has been engaged in the wholesale and retail fruit and confectionery business in Galesburg. was born in Termini, Italy, on October 19, 1869. He is a son of Samuel and Josephine (Cardarone) Rinella, natives of the same place, the father's birth occurring on the 3d of June, 1846, and that of the mother on the 25th of September, 1856. Samuel Rinella resided in his native land, engagihg in farming, .until 1890, when with his wife and family, all except our subject, he emigrated to the United States, having located in Chicago, where he successfully conducted a fruit market for fifteen years. At the expiration of that period he retired and removed to Kewanee, this state, and there he and the mother and five younger members of their family continue to live. Six children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Rinella, as follows: August, our subject; Joseph; Anthony; James; John; and Angelo. The parents are communicants of the Roman Catholic church, and his political support the father gives to the democratic party.

The first twenty-four years in the life of August Rinella were spent in Italy, to whose schools he is indebted for his education. After laying aside his text-books he assisted his father in the work of the farm until he had attained his majority. He then entered the Italian army, as is customary in that country, serving for three years as a musician. At the expiration of his period of enlistment, in 1893, he took passage for the United States to join his people, who came to this country about the time he joined the army. EHiring the first two years of his residence in America he worked for his father, but at the end of that time he started a business of his own that he conducted for three years. As competition was very keen in Chicago, he looked about for a location elsewhere, deciding in favor of Galesburg, where he located in 1898. Here he established a wholesale and retail fruit and confectionery business, that has prospered from the very first. Mr. Rinella is a business man of unusual capabilities, and although he had only lived in the United States for five years when he removed to Galesburg, he early manifested his ability to successfully compete with merchants, who had been born and reared in this country and were thoroughly familiar with its commercial conditions and methods. He has built up an extensive local patronage and also enjoys an excellent country trade, increasing so rapidly that it now requires the services of four salesmen to call upon his customers.

In Chicago on the 2d of November, 1894, Mr. Rinella was united in marriage to Miss Josephine Caruso, a daughter of Philip and Josephine (Purpera) Caruso. Mrs. Rinella was born in Termini, on November i, 1873, and there she was reared and educated. Her parents, who were farming people, were natives of the same place, the father being born in 1829 and the mother ten years later. There the father passed away in 1891. The mother and family remained in Italy until 1893, when they emigrated to the United States, locating in Chicago, but Mrs. Caruso now makes her home with her daughter, Mrs. Rinella, at Galesburg. The family of Mr. and Mrs. Caruso numbered ten children, as follows: Antonema, the wife of Anthony Guiffre, of Chicago; Frank, who is living in Galesburg; Gidia, who died in Italy; Philip, whose death occurred in Chicago; Marie and Gustie, who both died before leaving their native land ; Carmila, who passed away in Chicago ; Josephine, now Mrs. August Rinella; August, living in Chicago; and Joseph, who died in that city. Mr. and Mrs. Rinella have had the following children, namely : Josephine, born October 7, 1895; Samuel, born March 9, 1897; Gustie, born January 17, 1900; Philip, born July 4, 1902; Joseph, born March 13, 1906; Mary, born October 8, 1908, and who has passed away; and August. Jr., born May 19, 1910.

Mr. and Mrs. Rinella are Roman Catholics and belong to Corpus Christi parish, and he is a member of the Knights of Columbus. As one of the enterprising and progressive business men of the city Mr. Rinella belongs to the Retail Merchants Association. In matters politic he is a democrat, having given his unqualified support to that party ever since granted the right of franchise through naturalization. During the period of his residence in Galesburg he has shown himself to be in every way a most desirable citizen, possessing many substantial personal qualities. His integrity in all business transactions has always been found to be above questioning and he is thoroughly loyal to the country of his adoption.

Aaron Bowers is a retired farmer living with his sister. Miss Elizabeth Bowers, at No. 371 West North street in Galesburg. He was born in Highland county, Ohio, March 21, 1829, and is a son of Silas and Phoebe (Lewis) Bowers, who were natives of Virginia or Pennsylvania. The maternal grandparents were Jonathan and Elizabeth (Feasel) Lewis, both of whom lived to old age and reared a family of several children, namely: Isaac, Phoebe, Aaron, John, Christina, Nancy and Barney. Silas Bowers, the father of our subject, became a farmer of Highland county, Ohio, and afterward, removing westward, was an early settler of Parke county, Indiana. He passed away in Vermilion county, Indiana, when about sixty years of age. His wife survived him and passed away in 1876 at the advanced age of eighty-two years and eight months. She was a consistent member of the Methodist church. In their family were ten children, namely: Mary Ann, who is the widow of John Wilson and resides in Sigourney, Iowa; Aaron, of this review; Elizabeth, living in Galesburg; Sarah, the wife of J. H. Griggs, of Wheaton, Illinois; Christina, the deceased wife of William Redford ; Lucinda, the deceased wife of J. A. McCoy; and four who passed away in early life.

Aaron Bowers spent a part of his youthful days in Ohio and also remained for a time in Indiana. He pursued his education in one of the old-time, log- cabin subscription schools. He was a particularly fine speller and knew the old elementary spelling book by heart. In 1855 he came to Illinois, settling in Warren county, where he purchased a quarter section of land in Coldbrook, for which he paid twenty-five dollars per acre. Later he bought a farm in Floyd township, where he now owns four hundred and one and a half acres, in addition to his one hundred and sixty-acre tract in Coldbrook township and a farm of two hundred and forty acres in Iowa. He lived in Coldbrook and Floyd townships for forty-five years but has made his home in Galesburg for the past eleven years and in this city owns a fine home where he lives retired, he and his sister Elizabeth living together. While his life was devoted mainly to general agricultural pursuits, in which line of business he won substantial success, he has also done some public service, acting as road commissioner for twelve years and also as school director for one term.

Elizabeth Bowers was born in Parke county, Indiana, October 31, 1833, and has always remained with her brother, acting as his housekeeper. She is a very devoted member of the Methodist church and takes a most helpful part in its work. Mr. Bowers was formerly a member of the Masonic fraternity and still holds his Masonic papers. He is yet a member of the Odd Fellows lodge at Cameron. He is now more than eighty-two years of age and his life has been that of a successful farmer and stockman. He began as a poor boy without money and has made all of his property himself, placing his dependence upon energy, industry and determination. He certainly well deserves the prosperity that came to him. He has been a resident of this part of the state for fifty-six years and its history is therefore largely familiar to him, while in the work of its agricultural development he has borne an important part.

One of the most extensive landowners and successful agriculturists of ;' Victoria township is Charles S. Clark, who in addition to the duties connected with the operation of his extensive acreage is officially connected with a number of the leading banking institutions of Knox county. He is a native of New York, his birth occurring in Roxbury, Delaware county, on the 4th of June, 1835, and the eldest son of Job W. and Hepsey (Woods) Clark, while his . paternal grandfather was Hazard Clark. The father was born in Berkshire, Massachusetts, on the 7th of July, 1812, while the mother was a native of Rox- ; bury, her birth occurring in 1815. In his early manhood Job W. Clark came to New York, locating in Roxbury, where on the I3th of July, 1834, he was united in marriage to Miss Woods. There they spent the early years of their domestic ' life, but in 1855 they came west, and in December of that year settled in the .. village of Victoria. Mr. Clark subsequently purchased a quarter section of land west of there, known as the Mound farm. Later he and his wife removed ; to an eighty-acre tract in Victoria township, and there he passed away on the 24th of January, 1884, his wife surviving until the I3th of October, 1886, when . her death occurred on the home farm. Both were laid to rest in the cemetery at Victoria. Of the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Clark there were born six chil- ' cabin subscrijition schools. lie was a particularly fine speller and knew the old elementary spelling book by heart. In 1855 he came to Illinois, settling in \\'arren county, where he purchased a quarter section of land in Coldbrook, for which he paid twenty-five dollars jier acre. Later he bought a farm in Floyd township, where he now owns four hundred and one and a half acres, in addition to his one hundred and sixty-acre tract in Coldbrook township and a farm of two hundred and forty acres in Iowa. lie lived in Coldbrook and Floyd townships for forty-five years but has made his home in Galesburg for the past eleven years and in this city owns a fine home where he lives retired, he and his sister Elizabeth living together. While his life was devoted mainly to general agricultural pursuit>. in which line of business he won substantial success, he has also done some public service, acting as road commissioner for twelve years and also as school director for one term.

Flizabeth Dowers was born in Parke county. Indiana. October 31. i<^33, and has always remained with her l)n)ther. acting as his housekeeper. She is a very devoted member of the Methodist church and takes a most helpful i)art in its work. Mr. Bowers was formerly a member of tbe Masonic fraternity and still bolds bis Masonic |ia])ers. lie is yet a member of the Odd Fellows lodge at Cameron, lie is now more than eighty-two years of age and his life has been that of a succe-sful farmer and stockman. He began as a poor boy without money and lias made all of his pro])erty himself, placing his dependence upon energy, industry and determination. He certainly well deserves tlie prosperity that came to him. I le has been a resident of this ]xnrt of the state for fifty-six years and its history is therefore largely familiar to him. while in the work of it.-i agricultural development he has borne an important part.

One of the most exten--ive landowners and successful agriculturists of Victoria township is Charles S. Clark, who in addition to the duties connected with the operation of his extensive acreage is ofificially connected with a number of the leading banking institutions of Knox county. He is a native of Xew York, his birth occin-ring in Roxbury, Delaware county, on the 4th of June, 1833, and the eldest son of Job \V. and Hepsey (Woods) Clark, while his paternal grandfather was Hazard Clark. The father was born in Berkshire, Massachusetts, on the /th of July, 1812. while the nunher was a native of Roxbury, her birtb occurring in 1815. In his early manhood Job W. Clark came to Xew York, locating in Roxbury, where on the I3th of July, 1834. he was united in marriage to Miss \\'oods. There they spent the early years of their domestic life, but in 1855 tbey came west, and in December of that year settled in the village of \'ictoria. ]\Ir. Clark subse(|uently purchased a quarter section of land west of there, known as the Mound farm. Later he and his wife removed to an eighty-acre tract in \'ictoria township, and there he passed away on the 24th of January, i8<84, his wife surviving until the I3th of October, 1886, when her death occurred on the home farm. Both were laid to rest in the cemetery at \'ictoria. Of the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Clark there were born six chil- dren, the eldest of whom is Charles S., of this sketch. William Perry, who was born on June ii, 1839, now residing in Talmage, Nebraska, married Adaline Hines, a native of Victoria, from whom he was subsequently divorced. Of this marriage there were born three children : Carrie Augusta, who is deceased ; Charles Perry; and William Bird, who is also deceased. On the I2th of March, 1887, he was married to Mary Peterson, also of Victoria, and they have three children: Marion Caroline; Ella May; and Mary Louise. Marian A., whose birth occurred on February 14, 1846, married Charles D. Sornborger, who was born in Victoria on the 26th of October, 1843. Their marriage occurred on the 1 2th of April, 1870, and on the 5th of March, seven years later, she passed away and was buried in the cemetery at Victoria. Unto them there were born three sons: Clifford Ford, whose natal day was the I2th of June, 1871; Clyde Wilson, born on July 24, 1874; and Earl Charles, who was born on August 13, 1877, and died on the 8th of April, 1878. Judson E., the fourth in order of birth of the children of Mr. and Mrs. Job W. Clark, was born in February, 1848, and died in 1850. Sarah Ella was born on Christmas day, 1850, and on the 29th of March, 1871, she was married to Elmer C. Powell, of Springfield, Ohio, whose natal day was November i, 1849. Unto them were bom the following children : Osborne Wayne, Augusta. Maurice Clark, Mabel Clarion, Mildred Bell, Reed McKinley and Sybil Marie. Luman Reed was united in marriage on the 23d of May, 1884, to Matilda R. Cummings, who was born on the I4th of June, 1859, and she died in Kansas on the 2Oth of March, 1894. Of this marriage there were born five children, Arthur Wilcox, Nellie Belle, Charles, John Gilmore and Luman Reed, Jr.

Charles S. Clark was educated in the common schools of his native state, where he spent the first twenty years of his life. After the family removed to Victoria he began his independent business career, and for two years thereafter clerked in Whitting & Copley's mercantile establishment. Much of his life having been spent on a farm, he was thoroughly familiar with agricultural pursuits, and as this vocation seemed to afford better opportunities of advancement than commercial lines he left the store and the succeeding two years devoted to farming. In 1860 he made a trip to the mining sections of Colorado, making the journey with a team and wagon. There he secured a gold claim and spent eight months in prospecting. At the expiration of that period he returned to Victoria and bought a farm of one hundred and sixty acres a mile east of town. He subsequently disposed of this property and bought the place where he is now living, located on the east side of the north and south road in section 7, Victoria township, containing one hundred and thirty acres of fertile land, that is well improved and carefully kept up. In the operation of his fields Mr. Clark has always manifested the intelligence and capability that characterizes the successful business man in any line of activity, and as a result he has been unusually prosperous. Well tilled and carefully cultivated land, where all other conditions are favorable, invariably responds to the attention bestowed upon it by yielding abundant harvests, and such has been the experience of Mr. Clark, who annually realizes a handsome dividend from his fields. In connection with diversified farming he raises stock, and this branch of his business has also proven to be very remunerative. As his means have warranted he has added to his holdings until he now owns eleven hundred acres of land, all of which is under cultiva- tion. With the exception of two eighty-acre tracts that are located in Copley township, all of his land is in Victoria township. All of the buildings now standing on his homestead have been erected during the ownership of Mr. Clark, with the exception of the residence. He has large, substantially constructed barns and outbuildings for his stock, which is of a good grade, and ample provision is also made for the protection of his grains and farming implements.

On the 2ist of March, i86i, Mr. Clark was married to Miss Almina C. Hedstrom, who was born at Farmington, Illinois, on the I2th of October, 1840, and passed away on the farm, where Mr. Clark now resides on November 5, 1887, of typhoid fever. She is buried in the cemetery at Victoria. Her father was a Swedish minister and her mother a sister of Anson Sornborger, formerly of Worcester, Oswego county. New York. Unto Mr. and Mrs. Clark there were born five children. Irwin J., who is the eldest, was born on the 23d of September, 1862, and died on October 5, 1888. Mary Lois, who was born on the I9th of May, 1864, married Xevvton C. Robbins, of Copley township, and they have nine children, Glenn, Maurine, Edith, Eva, Reuben, Stewart, Howard, Jean and Lucille. Charles Delbert, who was bom on November 14, 1866, and died in April, 1898, married Nettie Doak, this event occurring on the 5th of November, 1895. Unto them were bom two sons, John Stewart and Charles Doak. On the 24th of April, 1900, Mrs. Charles Delbert Clark passed away and was laid to rest beside her husband in the cemetery at Victoria. She was a daughter of John and Janet Doak, of Oneida, Illinois. Both Mr. and Mrs. Charles D. Clark were members of the Methodist Episcopal church. He always took an active interest in all political affairs, his allegiance being given to the republican party, and he held a number of township offices. Jennie Becker was born on the 29th of September, 1869, and makes her home with her father. She is a member of the Congregational church. John Perry, whose natal day was the I7th of September, 1871, married Eva Gordon, a daughter of Harry and Mary Gordon, and is a resident of Victoria. Of this marriage there have been born five children, Gordon Wilder, Ralph Perry, Fred Richard, Helen Janet and Jean Almina. The Victoria cemetery, where so many members of the Clark family are buried, originally belonged to the farm now owned by our subject, but was deeded away, for the purpose it is now used, before he bought the place.

In matters of faith Mr. Clark is a Methodist, as was also his wife, while his political views accord with the principles of the republican party. Although he has for many years had extensive business interests, that claimed the greater part of his attention, Mr. Clark never neglects his civic duties. He takes an active and helpful interest in the political affairs of the township, and served for twelve years as school trustee and director and for three terms as township supervisor. In the administration of his official duties he manifested the same sagacity and discretion as characterizes his transactions in business life, his service being marked by rare efficiency. Mr. Clark possesses not only unusual business acumen but great versatility, as anything that he has undertaken has been so capably directed, that it has proven a success from every point of view, and the methods used in its achievement have at all times been above question. He has the rare faculty of recognizing opportunities ignored by the man of less foresight, that he ably directs to his own advantage, and to this can be at-

- a stockholder and director of the State Bank of Victoria, and a stockholder of , the Oneida State Bank of Oneida, and of the State Bank of Altona, while he

- sessing the qualities that would have won him recognition as a man of unusual ; mental powers and judicious discernment in any vocation he might have elected to follow. All of his transactions evidence the clear judgment, careful regard for details, keen discrimination and above all else the determination of purpose that characterize the successful man and give him the power wherewith he domi- .- nates conditions.

John C. Oberg, a well known railroad man of Galesburg, where he has resided for over forty years, was born in Sweden, on October 19, 1849. His parents were John and Christine (Hanson) Oberg, who were born, reared and married in Sweden. The father, as is customary in that country, served in the army during his early manhood and subsequently worked as a laborer, never having learned a trade. In 1855 with his wife and family he emigrated to the United States, first locating at Altona. There he worked as a laborer for a few months, but in 1856 he removed his family to Wataga, where he and the mother passed away. They were members of the Swedish Lutheran church, and his political allegiance was accorded to the republican party. Eight children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Oberg, of wEom our subject is the eldest, the others in order of birth are as follows : Christine, who is deceased ; Annie and Andrew, twins, the former a resident of Lake Forest, Illinois, and the latter deceased; Mary, who is also living in Lake Forest; and Oliver, Louise and Carrie, residents of Wataga.

As he was only a child of four years, when he accompanied his parents on their emigration to the United States, John C. Oberg acquired his education in the common schools of Wataga, where he was reared to manhood. On the I4th of February, 1871, he came to Galesburg and obtained employment as a brakeman on a freight train. He was an efficient and reliable employe, and two and a half years later was promoted to the position of conductor. Ten years later, in 1893, he was again promoted, this time being assigned a passenger train. He is now on the Galesburg & Quincy division of the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad, on which he has been detailed for some time. He has two million, five hundred thousand miles to his credit, and during the forty years of his service with this company has never had an accident of more than a minor nature.

On September 24, 1879, Mr. Oberg was united in marriage to Miss Mathilda Jacobson, a daughter of John and Anna Jacobson, of Galesburg. Mrs. Oberg was also a native of Sweden, her birth having occurred on May 6, 1849, while she passed away in Galesburg in 1905. The family of Mr. and Mrs. Oberg

Mr. Oberg is a member of the Swedish Lutheran church, with which his wife was also affiliated, and fraternally he belongs to the Order of Railway Conductors, being identified with Galesburg Division, No. 83, in which he has held the various offices. He is independent in his political views, giving his support to such men and measures, he deems most Ikely to subserve the best interests of all of the people. Mr. Oberg's life has not been distinguished by any unusual events, but has been passed in the unobtrusive manner that characterizes the thrifty and industrious citizen, who discharges his duties to his family and society at large to the best of his ability. - , ' .

' John Hjerpe, identified with the building interests of Galesburg for twentyeight years, during the greater portion of which period he has been engaged in contracting, is one of the leading representatives of his line of business in the city. One of Sweden's enterprising sons, his birth occurred in Wermland, on December 5, 1862, and there his parents. Carl and Martha (Haney) Hjerpe, were also born and reared. Seven children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Hjerpe, as follows : Carl, who is a resident of New Britain, Connecticut ; Tilda, the widow of John Anderson, of Upsala, Sweden ; Ullrika, the wife of John Anderson, of Kewanee, Illinois ; Eric G., who is a minister, now a resident of Chicago; John, our subject; and two who died in infancy. Carl Hjerpe during the entire period of his active life followed the blacksmith's trade in his native town and there he died in 1892, at the age of about ninety years. The mother survived for three years thereafter, her death occurring after she had passed the seventy-third anniversary of her birth. In matters of religious faith both were Lutherans. : ;.V '''-:'-' I';'-"

Reared in the land of his birth, after completing his schooling, John Hjerpe was apprenticed to the mason's trade. He was a thoughtful and ambitious youth and it was early brought to his realization that conditions prevalent in his own country, practically precluded any possibility of a rapid rise and the prosperity to which he aspired, which decided him to try his fortune in the new world. In 1883 he took passage for the United States, proceeding directly to Galesburg and here he has ever since lived. During the early years of his residence he worked under the direction and supervision of others, thoroughly mastering his trade and being a mechanic of more than average ability, who creditably performed every duty assigned him, he soon established a reputation that made it possible for him to work independently. After about seven years in the service of other contractors, he decided to found a business of his own, having established a reputation for excellent workmanship and trustworthiness; that he felt assured of his success. Thoroughness and reliability have been the principal factors in- the upbuilding of Mr. Hjerpe's business and he is now numbered among the foremost contractors in the city. He is conscientious in the execution of his work, feeling that whatever is worthy of his attention is deserving of his best efforts and this guiding principle has attained for him enviable prosperity. Ehiring the long period of his connection with the building interests of Galesburg he has been awarded the contracts for some of the principal business buildings and private dwellings, and in every instance his work has been performed in a manner to bring him recognition as an efficient craftsman and capable business man.

On the 3d of July, 1886, Mr. Hjerpe was married to Miss Hanna Peterson, who was born in this city, on July 13, 1867. She is a daughter of Gustavus and Johanna (Johnson) Peterson, both natives of Sweden, whence they emigrated to the United States in 1852. Upon their arrival in this country they came directly to Illinois, first locating in Princeton, where they resided for a year. At the end of that time they removed to Galesburg, which was thereafter their home. Gustavus Peterson was identified with various activities until age compelled his retirement, having been janitor of Knox College for fourteen years and sexton of the cemetery for fifteen, while for ten years he worked as a gardener. He passed away in 1907, at the age of eighty-four years and the mother was eighty-three at the time of her death, in 1906. They were members of the Swedish Evangelical Mission, regularly attending its various services. The family of Mr. and Mrs. Peterson numbered eight, five of whom lived to attain maturity, as follows : Caroline, the wife of the Rev. George Wiberg ; Josephine, who married E. G. Hjerpe ; Joseph ; Joshua, who died in 1905 ; and Hannah, now Mrs. John Hjerpe, whose paterna^ grandparents were Peter and Charlotte (Stonewall) Sangren, and to them were born three children : Gustavus, the father of Mrs. Hjerpe ; Aaron ; and Sander. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Johnson, Mrs. Hjerpe's maternal grandparents, had but one child, Johanna, who became the wife of Gustavus Peterson. Mr. and Mrs. John Hjerpe have had nine children : Harold, who is now attending high school ; L jslie, Eric and Stanley, who are at home ; Carl, who died at the age of fifteen ; Edna, whose death occurred when she was thirteen; and three who died in infancy. -''^. --'.;;''.-' -C ,.'' --'";'>'':^. :--'?.- ''-' ' -' ^ / '':',-

The family attend the Swedish Evangelical Mission, in which the parents hold membership, Mr. Hjerpe having been one of the trustees of this organization for twenty-one years. His political indorsement he has always accorded the republican party since granted the full rights of citizenship, but he does not approve of their attitude toward the liquor traffic, his views in that regard conforming strictly to those of the prohibition party. Mr. Hjerpe has many friends in Galesburg, as has his wife, who is a woman of culture and refinement and graciously presides over their pleasant home, the hospitality of which is freely extended to their large circle of friends. -7; ;':..:.:--:'..-..-

Charles H. Chamberlain is a prominent factor in industrial circles as treasurer of the Purington Paving Brick Company, one of the most important productive enterprises of Galesburg and the most extensive establishment of its kind in the United States. His birth occurred in Pratts Hollow, Madison county.

New York, on the i2th of September, 1851, his parents being Orason and Lucinda C. (Lewis) Chamberlain. The father was born at that place on the 2ist of February, 1819, while the mother's birth occurred in Morrisville, Madison county. New York, on the I5th of May, 1823. Orason Chamberlain, who was one of the proprietors of a woolen mill at Pratts Hollow, New York, removed to Dubuque, Iowa, in 1858 and was there engaged in the commission business throughout the remainder of his life, his demise occurring on the 5th of August, 1865. He gave his political allegiance to the republican party and was a valued member of the Universalist church, acting as one of its trustees. It was at Morrisville, New York, that he wedded Miss Lucinda C. Lewis, who still survives him and makes her home with our subject. They became the parents of three children, as follows: Annette and Dwight L., both of whom are deceased ; and Charles H., of this review.

The last named obtained his early education in the schools of Ehibuque, Iowa, and later continued his studies in the high school at Englewood, Illinois. After putting aside his text-books he entered the First National Bank of Chicago as a messenger boy, winning gradual promotion as he demonstrated his worth and ability until he was given charge of the country books. In 1886 he left that institution and went to Kansas for the benefit of his health, riding the range for six years. On the expiration of that period, in 1892, he came to Galesburg, Illinois, as secretary of the Purington Paving Brick Company, which .' ' position he held for some time. He is now serving as treasurer of this im- . : .. portant concern and his efforts have contributed in no small degree to its con- -.'-;' Jtinued growth and success. He is likewise a stockholder in the Farmers & .- Mechanics Bank and has long held a leading place among the representative ,-;.;/ business men and citizens of Galesburg. :-: 'i ,

On the nth of May, 1876, Mr. Chamberlain was united in marriage to Miss ..;;: :i Helena Gorton, a daughter of Truman and Elizabeth (Searle) Gorton, of Rock -:-/-' Island, Illinois. Unto them were born three children, as follows: Lewis Gor- .. ;-: ton, who is deceased; Ethel, the wife of Gail Porter, of East Orange, New .;. - Jersey; and Ruth Helen, at home. - ...,'.':: ir^r-'' :^^ ;-/'-- I'! :.>'---? ''':i^;V

Mr. Chamberlain gives his political allegiance to the republican party and has served as alderman of the third ward for four years. His religious faith is . that of the Universalist church and his official position therein is that of chair- - - man of the board of trustees. He also belongs to Englewood Council of the National Union and is a valued member of the Galesburg Club. Mr. Chamberlain is a thoroughgoing business man. improving his opportunities for the attainment of financial success, and his diligence has been the source of his prosperity.

For almost a quarter of a century John C. M. Redmon has continued his residence upon the farm which is yet his home, and during that period his close application and well directed efforts along agricultural lines have brought to him a competence which now ranks him among the successful residents of Cedar township. He has long since passed the Psalmist's allotted span of three

John C. M. Redmon

Xe\v York, on the i2th of September, 1851, his parents being Orason and Lucinda C. (Lewis) Chamberlain. The father was born at that place on the 2ist of February, 1819, while the mother's birth occurred in Morrisville, Madison county. New York, on the I5th of May, 1823. Orason Chamberlain, who was one of the proprietors of a woolen mill at Pratts Hollow, Xew York, removed to Dubuque, Iowa, in 1858 and was there engaged in the commission business throughout the remainder of his life, his demise occurring on the 5th of August, 1865. He gave his political allegiance to the republican party and was a valued member of the Universalist church, acting as one of its trustees. It was at Morrisville, Xew York, that he wedded Miss Lucinda C. Lewis, who still survives him and makes her home with our subject. They became the parents of three children, as follows: Annette and Dwight L., both of whom are deceased ; and Charles H., of this review.

' The last named obtained his early education in the schools of Dubuque, Iowa, and later continued his studies in the high scliool at Fnglewood, Illinois. After putting aside his text-books he entered the First Xational P.ank of Chicago as a messenger boy, winning gradual jiromotion as he demonstratetl his worth and ability until he was given charge of the country books. In 1886 he left that institution and went to Kansas for the benefit of his health, riding the range for six years. On the expiration of that period, in 1892, he came to Galesburg, Illinois, as secretary of the Purington Paving IJrick Company, which position he held for some time. He is now serving as treasurer of this important concern and his efforts have contributed in no small degree to its continued growth and success. He is likewise a stockholder in the Farmers & Mechanics P.ank and has long held a leading place among the representative business men and citizens of Galesburg.

On the nth of May, 1876, Mr. Chamberlain was united in marriage to Miss Helena Gorton, a daughter of Truman and Elizabeth fSearle) Gorton, of Rock Island, Illinois. Unto them were bom three children, as follows : Lewis Gorton, who is deceased; Fthel, the wife of Gail Porter, of East Orange, Xew Jersey; and Ruth Helen, at home. ., j

Mr. Chamberlain gives his political allegiance to the republican party and has served as alderman of the third ward for four years. His religious faith is that of the Universalist church and his official position therein is that of chairman of the board of trustees. He also belongs to Englewood Council of the Xational I'nion and is a valued member of the Galesburg Club. Mr. Chamberlain is a thoroughgoing business man. improving his opportunities for the attainment of financial success, and his diligence has been the source of his prosperity.

For almost a quarter of a century John C. M. Redmon has continued his residence upon the farm which is yet his home, and during that period his close application and well directed efforts along agricultural lines have brought to him a competence which now ranks him among the successful residents of Cedar township. He has long since passed the Psalmist's allotted span of three score years and ten, for his birth occurred on the 9th of April, 1832, the place of his nativity being Adair county, Kentucky. His parents, Thomas Jefferson and Harriett M. (Booher) Redmon, were also natives of that county and there the father followed farming for a number of "years. His death occurred in the Blue Grass state, while the mother's death occurred suddenly at Belle Plaine, Kansas. In their family were eleven sons and three daughters but only three : . of this number survive.

- they settled upon the place which is now the home of their daughter, Mrs. ; Redmon, and which has long been known as the old Ellison family homestead. A Mr. and Mrs. Ellison both passed away in Abingdon, where the former was army comrades through his membership with Post No. 58, G. A. R., of Abingdon, while in politics he is a republican. Although numbered among the older residents of Cedar township he is still active in the world's work and takes a deep and public-spirited interest in all matters relative to the upbuilding and progress of the locality. His life has been one of continuous activity in which his industry and perseverance have won their just reward in material success, while upright principles and worthy purposes have won the regard and esteem that crown honorable old age. v > . ' '! !'.'';' '- 'V

Frederick Russell Hazlett, secretary and treasurer of The Lake W. Sanborn Agency of Galesburg, makes his home at No. 827 North Cedar street. He was born in Freeport, Illinois, May 17, 1878, and is a representative of old pioneer families of this state. ^-;:,;. , , ^:^':. V:;'^^'- . -, I ^ ^^ :

His grandfather. Dr. Thomas Jefferson Hazlett, was a native of Pennsylvania, and became a physician, devoting his life to the practice of medicine and surgery, when he was called to his final rest in Freeport when he had but passed middle life. He married Cornelia Russell, who at the time was preceptress of Mt. Morris Seminary, this state. She long survived him, her final resting place being Freeport, Illinois. They had a family of four children of whom the following are still living: Russell Jefferson, Frederick Buckley and Fannie. -,, '-'--- . ''''- ^ .-^"--.'-' ' ::/'^'--':'-.-:'-''^'- i. '','_- .'-';;' 1 ,'.''-- .-''-''^;

Of these, Frederick B. Hazlett, father of Frederick R. Hazlett, was bom in Iowa, moving to Freeport later, where he was reared and educated, becoming an electrician immediately after leaving school. About i88i he moved to Galesburg as manager for the Bell Telephone Company. Shortly after this he became interested in the electrical business and secured the first franchise rights granted in the city to operate an electric light and power plant. In 1876 he married Clara L. Pollard, a native of Coventry, England, and a daughter of George and Sarah (Taylor) Pollard, who were likewise natives of Coventry, where the father learned and followed the watch-maker's trade. They came to America just prior to the Civil war, settling in Brooklyn. After the outbreak of hostilities Mr. Pollard enlisted for active duty at the front, serving between two and three years during which time he participated in the hotly contested battle of Bull Run. After the war he located at Grand Crossing, Illinois, and subsequently went to Elgin, where he died when well advanced in years. His wife lived to be eighty-nine years of age and passed away in Galesburg. Their only child was the mother of our subject. As before mentioned she became the wife of Frederick B. Hazlett, two sons being born to them, Frederick R. and George T. Both parents are members of the Baptist church and are well known socially, their many good qualities of heart and mind endearing them to a large circle of friends.

Frederick R. Hazlett has lived in Galesburg from the time he was four years of age and passing through the consecutive grades of the public schools was at length graduated from the high school in the spring of 1897. He then

: best although he has always been identified with the republican party, and fraternally he is an Elk. He is likewise prominent socially and for several years

His record needs little comment for he has practically spent his entire life in Galesburg and the high mark he has made is indicated by the fact that many of the comrades of his youth remain as the friends of his youth.

Michael Mount, who is the oldest conductor in point of years of continuous service now running out of Galesburg, on the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad, was born in Jefferson county, Tennessee, in the vicinity of Knoxville, on January 22, 1841. He is a son of William T. and Alzaria (Cates) Mount, the father a native of Virginia, his birth occurring in 1799, and the mother bom

- John, who is deceased ; Humphrey, a soldier in the Confederate army who died at Vicksburg in 1863; Martha and Nancy, both of whom are deceased;

- Michael, our subject ; Mattie, the widow of Joseph Miles, of Knoxville, Ten- -; nessee; and William and James, who are deceased, , ,1 ' | ' '

, tion Michael Mount first attended the district schools of the vicinity and later the college at New Market. Tennessee. He remained at home assisting his father and brothers in the cultivation of the fields until i86i. In the latter year he enlisted as a private in the Confederate army, going to the front as a member of Company A, First Tennessee Light Artillery, He participated in some of

: the most sharply contested battles of the war. being present at Shiloh, Corinth. Columbus and the siege of Vicksburg, and was mustered out in 1863 with the

'- rank of corporal. After the close of his period of enlistment he returned home, remaining there until December, 1863, when he came to Illinois, locating at

. Quincy. Soon thereafter he obtained employment on a farm in that vicinity, where he worked until the ist of August, 1864, when he came to Galesburg,

; and entered the service of the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Company as brakeman on a freight train. In 1869 he was promoted to the position of conductor, and on the ist of March. 1884, was assigned passenger duty. Dur^ ing the first four years of his connection in this capacity, he was on the Galesburg and Peoria division, and the succeeding two years he ran from here to Chicago. He was next transferred to the Galesburg and Quincy division, where he was retained for ten years and at the end of that time he was detailed on the Peoria line, his present run. I .

Annie Virginia Mitchell, the event being celebrated on the 28th of April. 1868. Mrs. Mount was born at Fowler, on the 2 ist of December. 1851, and is a daughter of Wylie J. and Nancy (Ballard) Mitchell. The father was born at Wheeling. West Virginia, on the I3th of January, 1805, and the mother at Lynchburg, Virginia, on January 28. 1814. Wylie J. Mitchell came to Iowa during the pioneer days, locating at Burlington when it contained but fourteen

. the first governor and the Indian chief. Black Hawk. Later he removed to Missouri, but subsequently located on a farm in the vicinity of Fowler, and there he passed away on October 3. 1870. He was survived for more than

'/ thirty years by his widow, whose death occurred on May i, 1902. In politics he was a republican, but he never held any office save that of school director.

Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell had seven children, the youngest of whom is Mrs. Mount. The others are as follows : Thomas B., who is deceased ; Mary Margaret and Sarah Jane, twins, who are also deceased ; James W., who died on the 28th of March, 1904; Susan E., who is deceased; and Nancy, the wife of John Watson, of 'Aberdeen, Washington. The parents were both members of the Methodist Episcopal church, and for many years the father was one of the official stewards. Four children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Mount. Charles H., who is an engineer on the "Q" running out of Galesburg, is married and has one daughter, Annie Adelia. Alzaria Virginia married E. J. Ross of Chicago, and they have one daughter, Virginia Helen. Rolla, who is also a resident of Chicago, is niarried and has three daughters: Alzaria Catherine, Ruth Roberta and Mary Ann. James, who is the youngest, has passed away.

Fraternally Mr. Mount is a worthy exemplar of the Masonic order, being a member of the blue lodge and the commandery of Galesburg. In his political views he is independent giving his support to such men and measures as he deems best adapted to serve the highest interests of the municipality. Having been a resident of Galesburg for over forty-seven years, Mr. Mount is widely known in the community, where he has many friends, who accord him the respect his many fine qualities justly merit. ,- .. - '.*.-...-..

^ Dr. George Smith Gates, who for the past five years has been engaged in the practice of veterinary surgery in Galesburg, was born in Morristown, Lamoille county, Vermont, on the I5th of July, 1839, a son of George W. and Betsey (Smith) Gates. The father was also a native of Morristown, where his birth occurred on the nth of October, i8io, and the mother was born in Elmore, Vermont, on September 22, 1814, and there passed her girlhood. They were married at Elmore in October, 1837, and began their domestic life in the vicinity of Morristown, where the father engaged in farming until his death, on the 26th of January, 1890. The mother passed away on May 26, 1901. The family of Mr. and Mrs. Gates consisted of four children of whom our subject is th'e eldest, while the others, in order of birth, were as follows : Elizabeth M., who is deceased; one who died in infancy; and Emma Mary, the wife of E. W. Smith of Wellsriver, Vermont. The parents were Methodists, although the father was superintendent of the Congregational Sunday school for twenty-five years. He was a supporter of the republican party and took an active interest in all matters of a political nature and for a number of years discharged the duties of justice of the peace.

- In the acquirement of his education Dr. Gates first attended the district schools in the vicinity of his home, subsequently becoming a student of the People's Academy of Morrisville, Vermont. After laying aside his school books he engaged in teaching for nine terms, the last three years in Ontario township, Knox county, where he located in 1866. Having grown up on a farm, he received a thorough training in the practical methods of agriculture. When he came to this county he settled upon a farm, devoting his energies to its operation until 1894. During that period he was also studying veterinary surgery with a view of adopting it for a vocation, and in 1894 was awarded his > degree from the Ontario Veterinary College at Toronto, Canada. Immediately thereafter he removed to Blandinsville, McEtonough county, this state, where he established and maintained an office until 1906, when he ckme to Galesburg. , Dr. Gates has met with success in his profession, his long experience in raising i; stock proving of invaluable assistance to him in his practice. ,;

On the gth of March, 1864, Dr. Gates was united in marriage to Miss Helen . Louise West, who was born in Waterbury, Vermont, on April 13, 1835. She ' was a daughter of J. P. and Lx)uise West, both natives of Orange county, Ver- : mont, where the father passed away. The mother subsequently came to La . Crosse, Wisconsin, and there spent her latter days. They were both members of the Universalist church. In politics he was a republican and at one time occupied the position as justice of the peace. Four children were born to Dr. and Mrs. Gates. Ernest William, who is married and lives at Morrisville, - Vermont, has four children : Harold Cortez, Madeline Hattie, Raymond Smith ;. and Catherine. Carroll Levi, who lives at Costello, New Mexico, is also mar- -.' ried and has two children, Erroll and Helen. Lulu Anna, the only daughter ;^ of Dr. and Mrs. Gates, passed away. Harry Washington, who resides in ; Galesburg, is married and has one daughter, Florence. On the 2d of October, ^ 1883, the family was called upon to mourn the loss of the wife and mother. ; Dr. Gates married, on the 28th of September, 1884, Mrs. Allie Walter, a . daughter of Jesse and Jerusha (Stire) Everitt, of Prairie City, Illinois. Mrs. Gates is a native of New Jersey, her birth having occurred on September 28, 1843, ^"d two children have been born to Dr. ,and Mrs. Gates : Marion Ethel, - who is living at La Junta, Colorado; and Vernon Fitch, who will graduate trom Knox College with the class of 1914.

Dr. Gates is a deacon in the Elast Main Street Congregational church, in . which Mrs. Gates also holds membership, and in his political views he is a : republican. When residing in Vermont in 1862, Dr. Gates was a member of the state militia, being sergeant in Company I, Second Regiment, which was .'. organized to protect the northern border of the United States from Canadian , raiders. Forty-five years have elapsed since he first became a resident of Knox county, and during that time he has been an interested observer of its marvelous . development as pioneer conditions have passed with the advent of a newer and -.. higher civilization. . ..: .;:,..---,-

One of the representative agriculturists of Knox county is John R. Young, whose enterprise and progress is manifested through the attractive appearance of his highly cultivated and improved farm, located on section 32 of Persifer township. Foresight and sagacity have always characterized Mr. Young, who has so intelligently directed his activities as to become one of the extensive landowners of the county, his holdings now aggregating six hundred acres. -^ its operation until 1894. During that period he was also studying veterinary surgery with a view of adopting it for a vocation, and in 1894 was awarded his degree from the Ontario X'etcrinary College at Toronto, Canada. Immediately thereafter he removed to Dlandinsville, McDonough county, this state, where he estahlished and maintained an office until 1906, when he came to Galeshurg, Dr. Gates has met with success in his profession, his long experience in raising stock proving of invaluable assistance to him in his practice.

On the 9th of March, 1864, Dr. Gates was united in marriage to Miss Helen Louise West, who was lx)rn in \\'aterbury, X'ermont, on April 13, 1835. She was a daughter of J. I*, and Louise West, both natives of Orange cotmty, \"ermont, where the father passed away. The mother subsequently came to La Crosse, Wisconsin, and there spent her latter days. They were both members of the Universalist church. In politics he was a republican and at one time occupied the position as justice of the peace. I'our children were born to Dr. and Mrs. Gates, lamest William, who is married and lives at Morrisville, \'ermont, has four children: Harold Cortez, Madeline Ilattie, Raymond Smith and Catherine. Carroll Levi, who lives at Costello. Xew Me.xico, is also marrieil and has two children, Erroll and Helen. Lulu Anna, the only daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Gates, passed away. Harry \\'ashington, who resides in Galesburg, is married and has one daughter. Florence. On the 2(1 of October, 1883. the family was calle<l upon to mourn the loss of the wife and mother. Dr. Gates married, on the 28th of SejHember, 1884, Mrs. Allie Walter, a daughter of Jesse and Jerusha (.Stire) Fveritt. of Prairie City, Illinois. Mrs. Gates is a native of Xew Jersey, her birth having occurred on September 28, 1843, and two children have been born to Dr. and ^^rs. Gates: Marion Fthel, who is living at La Junta, Colorado; and \'ernon Fitch, who will graduate trom Knox College with the class of 1914.

Dr. Gates is a deacon in the East Main Street Congregational church, in which Mrs. Gates also holds membershii), and in his political views he is a republican. WJien residing iu \^ermont in 1862, Dr. Gates was a member of the state militia, l)eing sergeant in Company I, Second Regiment, which was organized to protect the northern border of the United States from Canadian raiders. I'orty-five years have elapsed since he first became a resident of Knox county, and during that time he has been an interested observer of its marvelous development as jiioneer conditions have passeil with the advent of a newer and higher civilization.

One of the repre>eutative agriculturists of Knox county is Jolin R. ^^)nng, whose enterprise and progress is manifested through the attractive appearance of his higlilv cultivated and im])roved farm, located on section 32 of I'ersifer township. l'\)re>ii;;ht and sagacity have always characterized Mr. \'()nng, who has s.) intelligently directed his activities as to become one of the extensive landowners of the county, his holdings now aggregating six hundred acres.

His birth occurred on the old family homestead on section 31, Persifer township, on the 23d of May, 1852, his parents being Robert and Mary F. (Johnston) Young. Robert Young was a native of Warren county, Ohio, and there he was also reared and educated, receiving his agricultural training on his father's farm. In his early manhood he left his native state and came to Illinois, engaging in farming in this county during the remainder of his active life. He subsequently settled in Persifer township, acquiring the title to three hundred and twenty acres of land on section 31, that upon his death was equally divided among his children. He was an extensive stockman and met with lucrative returns from both this and his agricultural pursuits, becoming one of the substantial citizens of the community. He was one of the prominent settlers of the pioneer period, his efforts having contributed much toward promoting the development of this section of the county. Although he withdrew from the active work of the fields during his later days, he continued to make his home on the farm and there passed away at the venerable age of eighty-one years. He was buried in the cemetery at Knoxville, as was also the mother, who was seventy-five when she died. She was a native of New Jersey and a daughter of Edward and Elizabeth Johnston, who came to Illinois during the pioneer period settling in Knoxville, where they both passed away. Seven children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Young, four of whom are residents of this county, as follows: Edward J., who lives in Galesburg; Hannah E., the wife of E. M. Collins, of Knoxville; John R., our subject; and Robert L., wKo is a resident of Knox township. In matters of faith the parents were Methodists and politically the father was a republican, but never held any office save that of school director, the duties of which he discharged efficiently for several years. ':"' --' ''Ar-i' -- v^:- .

Persifer township has always been the home of John R. Young, who completed his education at Hedding College. He subsequently returned to the farm and has ever since diligently applied himself to agricultural pursuits. In the direction of his activities he has used as much discretion and has as carefully adhered to a definite system of operations as he would have followed in any industrial pursuit, and to this fact unquestionably can be attributed much of his success. Mr. Young is a practical man, at the same time he is progressive in his ideas, and is always ready and willing to adopt a new method if it appeals to him as being practicable. In the cultivation of his fields he has closely followed the most highly approved methods of the modem agriculturists, and his efforts have been well rewarded by abundant harvests. He has six hundred acres of land, four hundred and ninety-one of which is embraced in his homestead and is tilled under his personal supervision. His farm is fully equipped with all modern appliances and conveniences that will reduce the labor or expedite the work, while his large commodious barns and outbuildings provide ample shelter for all the stock and farming machinery and implements. He has thoroughly tiled his land wherever necessary, having eight miles of tiling on one quarter section, and the soil is carefully watched and studied being supplied with such fertilizer as is deemed essential to promote its productivity. One hundred and ten acres of his land, located on section 13, of Knox township, is used exclusively for pasturage. Here he also has a sawmill that was called into requisition when he was clearing the timber away preparatory to placing the land under cultivation. During the long period of his ownership Mr. Young has erected some very fine buildings on his farm, which are kept in good repair. From time to time he has also installed various modern conveniences and improvements, consistent with the spirit of progress he has at all times manifested in his undertakings. His fields are well fenced and under high cultivation, the grounds about his residence are neat and attractive in appearance and everything about the place evidences the close supervision and careful regard for details that are indicative of capable and efficient management.

Mr. Young has been married twice. His first union was with .Miss Samantha Lotts, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Lotts, and they became the parents of four children : Earl L., who married Pearl Adams, and is now living at home ; John R., Jr., who married Marie Wolf, a daughter of John Wolf, of Haw Creek, residing on one of his father's farms ; Merrill, who married Marie McClure ; and Trella, the wife of Robert J. Tarpy, who is living on section 32, Persifer township. The mother of these children passed away at the age of thirty-seven years and was laid to rest in the cemetery at Knoxville. In 1891, Mr. Young married Miss Mary England, a daughter of George and Susan England, and they have two children, Leon D. and Margie, both of whom are still at home.

In matters of faith Mr. Young has no strongly pronounced views and has never identified himself with any organization. He is in hearty sympathy with all church and Christian work, however, and liberally contributes toward the maintenance of the various denominations and has generously assisted in erecting a number of edifices for religious purposes in this vicinity. His fraternal relations are confined to his membership in the Modern Woodmen of America, his affiliation being with the camp at Gilson. Politically he is a stanch advocate of the principles of the republican party and casts his ballot in support of their candidates. He has assumed his share of the governmental responsibilities in the township and has efficiently served in various capacities. For twenty years in succession he discharged the duties of supervisor, while for three he served as road commissioner and as assessor for one, and he was likewise school director for a time. He is interested in various local enterprises, and is now president of the Knox County Farmers' Mutual Fire & Lightning Insurance Company, having been identified with this office for six years, while for twelve he was a director. He also owns stock in the Gilson Farmers' Telephone Company and is one of the directors of the Farmers' & Mechanics' Bank at Galesburg. Mr. Young is one of the estimable citizens of his community, where he has passed his entire life and numbers among his many friends the comrades of his boyhood, whose regard is a high tribute to his character, as it covers a period of more than fifty years of close acquaintanceship. - -:,;:'-;.

William Henry Willcox is a retired farmer now living at No. 940 North Prairie street in Galesburg. He was born in Moriah, Essex county. New York, January 9, 1836, his parents being Henry and Mary K. (Meacham) Willcox, the former a native of Bridport, Vermont, and the latter of Poultney, Ver- mont. The Willcox family comes of Saxon origin and was seated at Bury St. Edmunds, in the county of Suffolk, England, before the Norman conquest. .,; James Willcox, the grandfather of our subject, was born at Bridport, Vermont, . -, ' and was a son of Giles Willcox, of Killingsworth, Connecticut. He joined a -V band of immigrants from Connecticut towns for the "New Hampshire grants" ; and bought a tract of land on the Vermont shore of Lake Champlain, in Brid- '. ;; port township. On the memorable morning of May lo, 1775, he acted as one '- - of the guides to Colonel Ethan Allen, who was bent upon the capture of Fort Ticonderoga. He served as a soldier in the Revolutionary war, participating in the movements of the Green Mountain boys in that district. The maternal ^ grandfather of William H. Willcox was William Meacham, who was born at ' ' North Adams, Massachusetts, September 20, 1771. He married Keziah Howe, . v, whose birth occurred at Poultney, Vermont, May 25, 1775. They were married . August 14, 1796, and both passed away in the state of New York when well : :,; ' advanced in years. Their children were William H., Laura M., Martha J., i. Jemimah C., Mary K. and Lorain E. ;- ;:.

Henry Willcox, father of W. H. Willcox, was reared upon a farm and in -: ' Moriah, New York, wedded Mary K. Meacham. He afterward worked in a \v': woolen mill on Lake Champlain until he decided to come to the west and with - r his wife and family made his way to Knox county in October, 1836. He then - ; located on the present site of Galesburg, just north of what is now Henderson - . street, owning a ten-acre lot there and purchasing a farm of eighty acres just - . west of the town. He afterward removed to his farm and improved it, also ^- extending its boundaries until it comprised one hundred and twenty-seven acres. \ : Upon that place he reared his family, but in 1866 again took up his abode in ' Galesburg, where he died in 1872 at the age of seventy-five years. His wife, .'-* who was bom in 1803, lacked but ten days of being eighty-five years of age when ' / she passed away in 1888. They were both charter members of the Congrega- .; ' - tional church, in which Mr. Willcox served as an elder. In their family were two sons and two daughters: Erastus, who acts as librarian in Peoria; Mary \. Helen, who gave her hand in marriage to William T. Bartle and passed away V when about twenty years of age; William H., of this review; and Clarissa ' Adeline, the deceased wife of Edwin R. Willcox, a cousin. :.