Livingston County, Illinois - Chapter with an unread heading (no. 25 of those read), 1909 (part 5 of 17)

David S. Crum came with his family from Pennsylvania to Ohio, settling in Franklin County, that State, where he engaged in farming. In 1855 he again made a. change. this time locating in Belle Prairie Township, Livingston County, Ill., where he bought 600 acres of land. In order to get neighbors he sold eighty acres of his property, the purchaser being Aaron Becker. When Mr. Crum located in Livingston County there was but one house between Indian Grove and Cheney's Grove, a distance of fifteen miles. Upon his large property Mr. Crum built a little log house, 16 x 18 feet, on Section 17. Wild game supplied the table with meat and the herbs furnished vegetables and medicines. The log house gave way to a more commodious home; the game disappeared and where once grew the wild herbs now flourishes one of the finest truck gardens to be found in this part of the State. Mr. Crum has witnessed many changes. He has seen the wild land develop into rich farms and flourishing cities, and he has the proud consciousness that he has helped to bring about these changes in no small way. Mr. Crum has been very active in church work and given generously of his time and means towards the building of the First Methodist Church of Fairview and the First Methodist Church of Fairbury, in which he has been a class-leader for many years. A strong Republican, he has filled many township offices very creditably and has borne his part in the maintenance of law and order. During the late anti-saloon crusade he and Mrs. Crum bore an active part in it, and they have the satisfaction of knowing that there are better men in the county and township offices than there had been for years before. For thirty-seven years Mrs. Crum has been a teacher in the Sunday School, and is a member of the Methodist Church and of the W. C. T. U. She is a most intelligent and charming lady, and, with her husband, deservedly popular not only in church circles, but socially throughout Livingston County. In addition to his other interests Mr. Crum has been for many years a stockholder and Director of the First National Bank of Fairbury. He has been a total abstainer from intoxicating liquor and has never tried to do two days' work in one.

On February 27, 1851, Mr. Crum married Mary A. Walton, born March 12, 1837, near Columbus, Ohio, a sister of Isaac Walton. She died on December 29, 1860, having borne her husband children as follows: Dwight, born January 31, 1855, near Los Angeles; Emma Frances, born October 25, 1855, died October 25, 1855; Edwin W., born October 24, 1856, a blacksmith of Cropsey, Ill., married Sabra Van Patten, and they have five living children and one deceased; Lina E., born June 12, 1858, married Peter McDonald on April 12, 1883, who was born April 16, 1844, but died and thereafter she married on March 14, 1901, Daniel Buckwalter, she dying October 15, 1905, leaving one son, David C.;. Sarah A,, born March 15, 1860, and died the same month. Mr. Crum's second wife was May Morgan, a native of Pennsylvania, who bore her husband children as follows: Mira Alma, married Lorenzo Alford of Monon, Ind., and Jennie F., who married George Bennett, a prominent farmer of Belle Prairie Township, whose sketch appears elsewhere in this volume. Mrs. Crum died December 13, 1873. Mr. Crum was again married April 22, 1874, to Miss Jane Parmeter, a native of Providence, R. I. Her parents located first in Wisconsin, then in Iowa, where the father died, his wife surviving him, but later dying at the home of Mrs. Crum,

From the beginning of his farming experience Mr. Crum has been progressive in his ideas and has lived to see many of his views adopted. Earlier in life he was a large stock-breeder, but of late years has devoted much of his attention to corn growing and, as before stated, is firm in his belief that in time the farmers in the Corn Belt will devote all of their energy to raising this great American staple food grain.

CRUMBAKER, John H., a most excellent excellent example of the sturdy, substantial, progressive farmers of Livingston County, who have so materially aided in making this part of Central Illinois the thriving center of agricultural life it now is, resides on a fine farm of 310 acres in Avoca Township, being born in Muskingum County, Ohio, August 11, 1845, a son of William and Margaret (Piper) Crumbaker, and grandson of John and Catherine (Kaler) Crumbaker. The grandparents were both natives of Germany who settled in Virginia where William Crumbaker was born. When he was about four years old, his father, John Crumbaker, moved to Muskingum County, Ohio, and there both parents died.

William Crumbaker was reared on the farm in Muskingum County, and became acquainted with Margaret Piper, who had been born in Pennsylvania. They were married in Coshocton County, Ohio, and had a large family as follows: an infant who died unnamed; John H.; Rev.

Marion V., now in charge of the Methodist Church at Fairbury, but during the Civil War was 2 member of the One Hundred Fifty-third Illinois Volunteer Infantry in which he served about eight months; Sarah, who married Spence E. Smith, of Nebraska; Oliver, a farmer near Cropsey, Ill.; Maria E., who married William Stickler, now postmaster at Lexington, McLean County, Ill.. Samuel W., in the State of Washington, who was one of the pioneers there and where his family was born; Jonas Kaler, a hardware merchant of Garfield, Wash.; Johanna, who married J. C. Finley, of Schuyler, Neb.; Margaret, who married Henry C. Wilson, a farmer near Colfax, Wash.; Alice, who married Ralph Wilson, a brother of Henry C. Wilson, and a hardware merchant of Garfield, Wash. Ten of these twelve children are yet living and all are people of means and a credit to the communities in which they are living. John Crumbaker, a brother of William, settled near Colfax, and there reared a large family. nine of whom grew to maturity, and two of whom died. On both sides the family is noted for its longevity, William Crumbaker having lived to be eightytwo years old; his brother John was eighty-four at the time of his death, and Mrs. William Crumbaker died at the age of eighty. They all have been healthy, hard-working people, who have lived clean, wholesome lives and the younger generations are following the excellent examples set them.

William Crumbaker came with his*family to MeLean County in 1864. settling near Lexington, where he and his wife died. They were both consistent members of the Methodist Church and he was a class-leader and teacher of the bible class for many years. Both he and his wife were active in all church work and most excellent people. The Crumbakers can be reasoned with, but never driven. They are firm in their adherence to what they consider right and are not easily moved from a stand when once it is taken. Mr. Crumbaker was a Whig for many years, but when the Republican party was organized, he became one of the most faithful followers of the principles of President Lincoln.

John H. Crumbaker was educated in the schools of his native State. In 1866 he began teaching school which continued for sixteen years, and, after coming with his parents to Mc- Lean County. remained there until about 1884 when he moved to Livingston County, settling in Belle Prairie Township. In 1885 he rented land on which he remained until 1889, when he moved to the southern part of the Township and rented 310 acres on Section 28, Avoca Township, which he rented of Lee McDowell. Each year he has about 200 acres under cultivation and raises considerable stock, being a thoroughly practical farmer who is making a success of his work. He has filled various township offices, including Township School Treasurer. member of the School Board, and Tax Collector, and in every office has proven his ability and strict probity. He is a stanch Republican, as are his sons, and they are prominent in the work of the party in

On March 25, 1869, Mr. Crumbaker was martied to Elizabeth J. Wilson, born in Jackson, Ohio, a daughter of Patton and Susanna (Newman) Wilson, both natives of Ohio. Mrs. Crumbaker was only eight years of age when her parents settled in McLean County about 1858, and there in Pleasant Hill, Lexington Township, her father was a blacksmith and worked in his shop to the day of his death in 1898. His widow survives and lives in Lexington, Ill.; aged seventy-eight years. The following children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Wilson: Mary, who married Henry Richard; Alice, widow of Frank Shortwell; Nancy, who married John Barrett of Lexington, Ill.; William, of Evanston, IIL; Charles, of Missouri; Hettie. who married George Jones of Chenoa, Ill.; Mattie (deceased), who married Austin MeCormick of Lexington, 111.; Luella (deceased), married Scott McMullen of Pontiac; Stella, who married David Yates of Missouri.

Mr. and Mrs. Crumbaker have had children as follows, all but the youngest born in McLean County: Carrie, born January 21, 1870, died February 8, 1881; Victor, born September 30, 1871, is now an able minister of the Methodist Church. Nettie C., born January 23, 1874, died in infancy; William S., born September 3, 1875, married Ella De Moss, and died February 11, 1904, his widow now living in Indiana with her three children, Jesse, Mamie and Chester; David T., born March 2, 1878, married Carrie Martin, and they live in Avoca Township, having two children - Everett and May; Jonas Kaler, born March 8, 1880, married Minnie Ballder, who was born in Ohio and daughter of Andrew Ballder, and they have four children - Ettie, Agnes, Jesse and Leona. George R., born September 21, 1883, a farmer who married Carrie Sowards; John P., born December 18, 1889, in Avoca Township, and is at home.

DALLEY, William W. - No history of Livingston County would be complete without mention of the Dalley family, for its members have played a very important part in the development and progress of the county. The Dalley family originated in Devonshire, England, where Mr. William W. Dalley was born May 18, 1846. There, too, his father, John Dalley, was born, spent his life engaged in farming and died at the age of seventy-four years. The mother, Eliza (Willey) Daley, was born in Devonshire and died there also aged seventy-four years. John and Eliza Dalley had seven children, of whom William W. was the third son. At the age of nineteen he followed two other brothers to Australia, and for ten years remained there engaged in farming. He then returned to England, but after a visit of a few months he returned to Australia. Once more he went back to England, but after three years emigrated to the United States, in 1880, landing in New York City after a short stop on Long Island. From there he came to Rockford, Ill., but at the end of two years went to Canada, and then after six months settled in Saunemin Township, and for a year worked for a farmer, when he located on the farm he now occupies on Sections 15 and 22, including 180 acres in all.

On October 28, 1884, Mr. Dalley married Miss Sarah H. Bramley, a native of Tippecanoe County, Ind., who was brought to Illinois by her parents some forty-eight years ago. They first located at Fairbury, but later removed to Saunemin Township. Three girls have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Dalley, namely: Eliza Rose Elizabeth, aged twenty-two, married July 15, 1908, Mr. F. J. Hesner, of Arkansas, residing in Las Vegas, N. M.; Florence Alice, aged nineteen, and Annie Ruth, aged seventeen. The eldest daughter is the organist of the choir of the Methodist Church of Saunemin in which both sisters and the father sing, although Mr. Dalley is an Xpiscopalian, while his wife is a Methodist and is active in church work. f

While born in the United States, Mrs. Dalley is of English descent, as her people came from Lincolnshire, England. In politics Mr. Dalley is a Republican, although not active in party matters. He is deeply interested in giving his daughters good educations, having himself been educated in England and well grounded in the regular branches. Mr, Dalley has accomplished what is not given to everyone to do; he has circumnavigated the globe, having made two trips between England and Australia - once by the Cape of Good Hope and once by the Suez Canal, the trips taking from forty-five to seventy-four days, as they were made by steamboat or sailing vessel. In the fall of 1906 Mr. Dalley returned to England to re-visit old scenes and greatly enjoyed the trip. He and his wife usually take a trip to some point of interest during the winter, their last one being to the Pacific Coast.

DANFORTH, Byron W., one of the leading and progressive farmers of Livingston County, residing on Section 11, Indian Grove Township, was born in Deer Creek Township, Tazewell County, January 23, 1852, and began what was to be a busy life on the home farm in Tazewell County, at the same time attending the district school. As soon as large enough, he did a man's work and was very useful, remaining at home until his marriage February 11, 1873, with Miss Phoebe Van Camp, who was born in Tazewell County. March 15, 1849, a daughter of William and Elizabeth (Marteeny) Van Camp, natives of New Jersey and Pennsylvania, respectively. Mrs. Van Camp was born in 1819, and in 1822 her parents moved to Ohio, Mr. Van Camp locating in the same locality in 1841 and there they were married, emigrating to Buckeye Township, Tazewell County, the same year. There they settled and began pioneer life, becoming very prominent farmers, remaining there until Mr. Van Camp's death in 1887, when Mrs. Van Camp went to Washington, Ill., where she remained until 1908 when she came to the home of Mrs. Danforth. She is a bright old lady of ninety years with a clear mind, and she delights in talking of pioneer days in Ohio and Illinois. She and her husband had children as follows: Sarah, born in 1844, married Frank Field, had seven children and died in 1892, her husband still residing in Deer Creek Township; John El., born in 1846, died March 10, 1907; Mrs. Danforth; Theodora, born November 1, 1851, died in infancy; Jane L., born in 1854, married F. H. Humphrey, a resident of Cropsey, Ill.; Susan M., born in 1856, married J. K. Duncan of Denver. Colo.; Mary E., born in 1858, married George M. Myers of Washington, Ill.

Mr. and Mrs.' Danforth had one daughter, Nellie, born May 4, 1875, married Ira T. Brown on March 10, 1897, and they have one child - Marie, born July 17, 1899. Mr. Brown is one of the successful young farmers of Indian Grove Township, living on Section 14 near the homestead of the Danforths.

Soon after their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Danforth came to Livingston County and began their married life on a farm in Belle Prairie Township where his brother Henry now resides, and there they made their home until 1877, when he bought forty acres one mile west of his first location. In 1884 he bought eighty acres in Section 11. Indian Grove Township, partially improved, and on it was a fairly good house and an old shack of a barn. On locating here they began improving their farm, setting out shade and fruit trees, and beautifying their land until they now have one of the most attractive homes in the county. Mr. Danforth has been a very successful farmer, and has added to his eighty acres until he is now the owner in one body of 240 acres, on Sections 11 and 14, Indian Grove Township, as well as eighty acres in Belle Prairie Township, all of which is in a high state of cultivation. For some years he was extensively engaged in breeding Short-horn cattle, and Poland-China hogs, being one of the first in' his Township to turn his attention to breeding fine hogs, but for the past five years he has been devoting himself to general farming. Mr. Danforth has always been deeply interested in educational matters, and cheerfully contributed of his means and time to the support of the schools of his township and for some time has been a School Trustee, and he has always been a stanch Republican. Mrs. Danforth is a member of the Christian church to which Mr. Danforth gives liberally. For thirty-five years Mr. Danforth has been a resident of Livingston County, and during that time he has taken an active part in all its advanced movements and loyally supported what he has believed to be the right side in every discussion that has come up, no matter what the consequence to himself,

DANFORTH, Henry P. - In no other section of the State of Illinois can there be found finer or more fertile farms than those in Livingston County, nor can there be found men who represent in a greater degree the highest type of citizenship. Prominent among the latter may be mentioned Henry P. Danforth, who since 1872 has been a leading resident of Belle Prairie Township, and during that time has been influential in all movements tending toward the adyancement of the Township and County interests.

H. P. Danforth was born December 28, 1849, in Deer Creek Township, Tazewell County, IIL, the son of Henry and Abigail (Hathaway) Danforth, natives of Vermont. The Danforth family, which is of English extraction, came from Vermont in 1847 and settled in Tazewell County, where Henry Danforth, the father, followed the occupation of a farmer from 1847 until 1883, when he moved to Washington, Tazewell County, IN.. and lived there the rest of his life, his death occurring there September 10, 1900. His widow surviving him then went to live with her youngest son, James A. Danforth, who now lives in Deer Creek, Tazewell County, where she passed away January 23, 1908.

To them were born six children, namely: Jonathan R., who died at the age of sixteen years; Henry P.; Byron W., a farmer of Indian Grove Township; Lewis J., a lumber merchant of Washington, Ill.; James A., still a resident and a banker of Deer Creek, Ill.; Mary A., wife of Charles C. Holland, a resident of Washington, m1.

Henry P. Danforth began and ended his school days in Deer Creek Township, and as soon as old enough, took a hand in the work of the farm, on which he remained until twenty-one years of age, at which time he cast his first vote for General Grant. In 1870 his father had purchased 160 acres of land in Section 2, Belle Prairie Township, and during the fall of 1871 Henry P. Danforth located on this property and did the fall plowing. after which he returned home. In the spring of 1872 he again came to the new property, of which he took charge, then in 1873 his Brother Byron and he operated the land together until 1877. Mr. Henry P. Danforth, after his first marriage in 1877, began erecting buildings on the land, and since then has made numerous improvements. He has his property fully tiled, and part of the beautiful fruit and shade trees which add so much to the attractiveness of the place were planted by him. Always a stanch adherent of education, he has done much toward bringing about the efficient school system of his Township, and for many years has been a School Director. In politics he is a Republican and for four years has been Township Commissioner. With his wife he attends the Methodist Church of Cropsey, Ill., of which they are both members, he being a Trustee while his wife is a member of the Foreign Mission Society.

On January 30, 1877, Henry P. Danforth was married fo Sarah L. Lanfear, by whom he had three children, as follows: William L. who was married to Maggie R. Ward of Cropsey, Ill., July 7, 1900, is now a farmer near Storm Lake, Towa, and has two children - Clarence W. and Willis H.; Henry A.. who married Carrie M. Keller, of Fairbury, Ill., December 30, 1902, is now a farmer near Storm Lake, Iowa, and they have one daughter, Edith A.; and Leroy A., working in a laundry at Fairbury, Ill. The mother of these children died September 7, 1888, and on February 11, 1892, Mr. Danforth was united in marriage with Margaret L. Scott, The present Mrs, Danforth was born on a farm near Washington, IIL, February 4, 1854, the daughter of James P. and Margaret W. (Sample) Scott, natives of Washington County, Pa., of English- Scotch descent, and came to Illinois about the year 1837, Both her parents died at Washington, Ill., the father on August 21, 1866, and the mother April 11, 1884. Mr, and Mrs, Scott were the parents of nine children, as follows: E. ©. of Normal, Ill.; Martha J., who died April 6, 1890, and who was the wife of David Leedom, also deceased, dying June 6, 1891; John S., who died June 30, 1867; Sarah O., whose death occurred July 9, 1900; Gertrude E., the wife of Marshall Woodbury, of Orleans, Neb.; Mary R., of Normal, Ill.; Mrs. Rebekah V. Guthrie, and Mrs. Ella E, Morton, both of Pontiac, Ill.; and Mrs. Danforth.

DAVIS, Henry L. - Successful as a farmer, having become the owner of 240 acres of the very best farming land in Central Illinois ; prominent in his neighborhood as a liberal, progressive and public-spirited eitizen, and popular with his neighbors, Henry L. Davis is justly numbered among the representative men of Sunbury Township, Livingston County. He was born in Jennings County, Ind., May 1, 1863, a son of Henry and Rebecca (Crozier) Davis, Henry Davis was born in Ripley County, Ohio, while the mother was born in Jefferson County, Ind. Going to Madison, Ind., Henry Davis there met and married his wife, when they moved to North Vernon, Jennings County, Ind., remaining there until his death, which occurred September 5, 1902, aged seventy-two years, four months, five days. His wife passed away September 20, 1896. By trade, Henry Davis was a plasterer and brickmason, and followeá his trade all his life. He and his wife were members of the Methodist Church. He was a Republican but not an office-seeker. During the Civil War he served as a member of Company E, Eighty-second Indiana Volunteer Infantry, and after an honorable service as a soldier received his discharge. The following children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Davis: Ella E. (deceased), who married J. W. Hadley; Hattie (deceased), married Ellis Smitherust, a resident of Onargo, Ill.; William W.; James and John who both died in infancy; Henry L.; Kate C.. married Henry Veach of Thawville, 11).; Mary, married Lawrence Moore, of North Vernon, the old home town of the family; Stella and Gaylord, twins, the latter a farmer near Blackstone, and the former living with her sister, Mrs. Veach. Gaylord married Miss Hines; Eva, married Fred Bottgar, of Clark, S. D.; Frank H., of Hobart, Ind.; Josie, married Frank Stoneking of Holstein, Ia.

Henry L. Davis went to school and worked on a small farm. As soon as old enough he began working by the day or month, thus continuing until 1881, when he came to Livingston County and settled in Sunbury Township. Here he continued working by the month for two years. On January 13, 1887, he was married to Miss Elizabeth J. Hadley, who was born in Brookfield Township, LaSalle County, Il. She is a daughter of Benjamin E. Hadley, one of the pioneers of LaSalle County. In 1880 he sold out his interests in that county, and, settling in Sunbury Township, bought 160 acres of land on Section 21. Mr. Hadley died January 19, 1907, and his wife on January 31, 1888. Mr. Hadley was a man of prominence in the township, a good citizen and a prosperous farmer.

After their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Davis rented the Hadley farm on Section 21, and for twenty years managed it successfully. He added eighty acres to his original 160 acres, and the farm which he now owns contains 240 acres. He carries a good grade of all kinds of stock, and prefers the Norman horses and Poland- China hogs. He has sixteen head of the best grade of high bred horses. He has made many 1mprovements on the land, and the residence and barns are substantial and comfortable. Mr. and Mrs. Davis have had the following children: Clyde, born September 20, 1888; Milford, born May 3, 1892; Donald and Raymond, twins, born August 5, 1897 (Raymond died in infancy), and Fred, born April 30, 1900. For twenty-four years, Mr. Davis has been one of the thrifty and enterprising farmers and stock-raisers of Sunbury Township, and his success is due to energy and hard work. Fraternally he is a member of the Modern Woodmen of America of Blackstone. Like his father, he is a Republican. He and his wife are members of the Methodist church of Blackstone.

DAY, Charles B., practical plumber, tinner and steam-fitter, Fairbury, Livingston County, Il. People who read in the newspapers about the encroachment of great corporations upon the general business of the country are often informed that the day of the young man who learns a trade, goes into business independently and prospers, is past. We are inclined to believe that the truth or falsity of this idea depends very much upon the kind of young man who may be under consideration. Everywhere young men of the right sort are making successes along this very line. One such is the practical mechanic and enterprising business man referred to above.

Charles B. Day was born near Wing, Livingston County, September 18, 1886, a son of Thomas, Jr., and Ann (Chambers) Day. Thomas Day, Jr., was born in Colmworth, Bedfordshire, England. September 22, 1837, a son of Thomas and Mary (Leeton) Day, members of very old English families, and both of whom died in their native land. Their son, Thomas Day, Jr., came to the United States in 1855, landing at New York, and came west as far as Paxton, Ford County, Il. There he remained six months, then went to Cheney's Grove, McLean County. After working there by the month on a farm for a year, he went to Pennsylvania and engaged in lumbering. Returning to Tllinois, he stopped awhile in McLean County, whence in 1859 he set out for Pike's Peak on foot. By the time he had gone as far as St. Louis, his shoes had worn out and he bought a substantial pair of boots in which to continue his arduous journey. When he had covered a long trail beyond St. Louis, he met returning "overlanders" who had such dismal stories to tell him that he was disheartened and turned back. When he had gone east as far as Wahaunsee, Kan., he stopped there for a time and pre-empted eighty acres of land, using a land warrant issued to Benjamin Bisby that had been given him. He reached Illinois in due time and in 1861 enlisted in Company K, Third Illinois Cavalry. This regiment was composed of twelve companies from different parts of the State, and as originally organized, included 1433 officers and men. It took part in the battles of Pea Ridge, Haines's Bluff, Arkansas Post, Port Gibson, Champion Hills, Black River Bridge, ete., and in the siege of Vicksburg. In July, 1864, a large portion of the regiment veteranized by reenlistment and the remainder was mustered out of the service. Mr. Day, after three years and one month's service as a private, was honorably discharged September 5, 1864. Returning to Livingston County, he bought and soon sold forty acres of land; then located in Saunemin Township on eighty acres, which he had bought some time before. Eventually he sold this and in 1879 bought 160 acres in Pleasant Ridge Township. On August 29, 1865, he married Miss Ann Chambers, who was born at Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England, April 11, 1849, a daughter of George and Elizabeth (Nutt) Chambers, who were of English descent through long lines of ancestors. In 1854, when she was about five years old, she was brought to America by her parents, who settled in Saunemin Township. Mr. and Mrs. Day had two daughters and three sons. Annie is the wife of Harry Conner of Symerton; George W., a carpenter lives at Los Angeles, Cal.. Aaron T. is operating the old home farm near Wing, Livingston; Martha is the wife of John Dremonth of Custer Park, Ill.; Charles B. is the immediate subject of this sketch. Mr. Day, who was a good farmer and stockman, was very successful and did not leave the farm until 1900, when he bought a good home in Fairbury where he died October 17, 1906, and where his widow still lives. In politics he was a Republican, but while he took a deep interest in national and local affairs, he had no political aspirations, He was an enthusiastic Grand Army man and a member of Post No. 75 at Fairbury. He was, as is Mrs. Day, a devoted member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

The youngest child of his parents, Charles B. Day, spent his boyhood on his father's farm, attending district schools and later the public school at Fairbury, until the spring of 1903.. Then, equipped with a good fundamental education and a definite purpose in life, he entered the employ of Niergarth & Donnelly at Gridley, Ill., to learn the trade of plumber, tinner and steam-fitter. After a year, he came to Fairbury, where for three months he was employed as clerk and delivery boy in the grocery store of W. J. Bethard. For a year after that he was employed by J. K. Schick, a plumber, tinner and steam-fitter, under whose instructions he made considerable progress in the acquisition of his trade. In 1905 he went to Watseka, Ill., where he had more practical experience as plumber, tinner and steam fitter in the hardware store of Bonham & Carman. From January to March. 1906, he was at St. Louis taking a special trade course in a plumbing school. Returning to Watseka, he worked at his trade with his old employer, Mr. Bonham, until in the following November when he came back to Fairbury. In June, 1907. he took charge of the plumbing, tinner's and steam-heating department of the Walton Brothers Company, in which responsible position he gave his employers complete satisfaction. In January, 1908, he bought the entire plumbing, tinner's and steam-heating department of the Walton Brothers and is continuing the enterprise on an independent basis with much success. In January. 1909, he became the owner of the plumbing and steam-heating concern of W. A, Kessler, of Fairbury.

Mr. Day began his apprenticeship to his trade at a salary of eight dollars a month and his board. He was not then seeking wages but an opportunity to learn. After the second year of his apprenticeship he was paid five dollars a week without board, and after that his wages were steadily increased with his knowledge of his trade and his earning capacity. He has never ceased to study his trade and he has the useful habit of being particular about his work. In his leisure moments he reads such books as promise to aid him in his business. He has fitted up many of the best houses in Fairbury and in the country round about. Equally expert as plumber, tinner, steam-fitter and metal roofer, he is ready at any time to assume any contract in either of these lines and gives especial attention to steel and metal roofing and ceiling work, offering to guarantee anything that he does. He has on hand at all times a full line of plumbing, tinners and heating stock adapted to any work for which he may receive an order, and is now devoting his attention to that line of business.

On January 7, 1909, Mr. Day was united in marriage with Miss Verna Carter, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. Carter. Politically he is a Republican. He is an active member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and is identified with the Royal Neighbors and the Modern Woodmen of America.

DE BUTTS, Clarence E., Superintendent of the Pontiac (111.) school system, and one of the most prominent and efficient educators in Central Illinois, was born at Adeline, Ogle County, Il., October 26, 1865, a son of Enos and Hester (Middlekauff) De Butts, natives of Maryland. His father, a farmer by occupation, came to Illinois among the early settlers, locating in Ogle County, and there formed an acquaintance with Hester Middlekauff. resulting in their mar- riage. In course of time they moved to Marshalltown, Ia., which is the present place of residence of bis father, his mother having died in December, 1907. They became the parents of six children, all of whom are living. In early youth, Clarence E. De Butts attended the common schools of Adeline, Ill., and completed his education in Cornell College, at Mount Vernon, la., from which institution he was graduated in 1885, with the degree of B. Ph., his alma mater conferring that of A. M. upon him in 1888. He taught school previous to his matriculation, and also at intervals during the course of study. His first term as a teacher in Illinois was spent in Eppards Point Township, Livingston County. In 1886 he became principal of the village school at Cornell, Ill., continuing thus two years. From 1889 to 1891, he acted in the capacity of Principal of the Pontiac High School ; and from 1891 until 1894, held the position of Principal of schools at Odell, Livingston County. On the expiration of this period he returned to Pontiac as instructor in the township high school, serving as such until 1897. Following this he was Superintendent of Schools in Fairbury, Ill., until 1902, and from that year until 1905, Principal of the Pontiac Township High School. From 1905 until the present writing he has also held the office of Superintendent of the city schools of Pontiac. Beginning in 1902, he acted as instructor in the Department of Physics in the Illinois State Normal University, during the summer terms, also doing work as Institute Instructor throughout the State. Mr. De Butts is a member of the National Educational Association, of the Illinois State Teachers' Association, and the Central Illinois Teachers' Association, of which latter body he has been President.

In 1888, Mr. De Butts was united in marriage with Katharine Jamison. who was born in Ross County, Ohio, and is a daughter of Simon and Mary (Cline) Jamison. natives of Ohio, who came to this part of Illinois at an early period. The father of Mrs. De Butts was a well known farmer, and a prominent citizen, taking an active part in local affairs. Two children resulted from this union, namely: Cary E., who graduated from the Pontiac High School in 1907, and Dean Jamison.

In politics, Mr. De Butts is a supporter of the Republican party, and fraternally is affiliated with the A. F. & A. M. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, to which his wife, a woman of much intelligence and amiable character also belongs.

DEMOSS, Henry Boyd, a very successful stockraiser and farmer of Avoca Township, is one of the representative agriculturists of Livingston County, and an authority upon all matters pertaining to his life-work. His farm of 141 acres of excellent land is pleasantly located on Section 25. Avoca Township, where he was born December 30, 1864, and he is a son of the late Henry De Moss whose biographical record appears elsewhere in this book. Educated in the public schools of his township, Mr. De Moss has made it his home and, from the time he was old enough to be of use he has worked upon the farm, thus early learning the details of what was to become his life occupation. Observation and experience have confirmed him in his conviction that registered stock is a paying investment, and he therefore raises no other. His preference is for Hereford stock, and he has a good herd. His bull is one of the finest in the county, Mr. De Moss having bought the animal from A. C. Huckley, a breeder of national fame. Mr. De Moss believes that the Hereford stock makes better beef, is gentler in disposition and is more satisfactory in every way. These ideas are not simply the result of individual effort, but formulated after careful study of various grades and breeds at the stockshows of which he is an enthusiastic attendant, fully believing it to be the duty of every progressive stockman and farmer to patronize such exhibitions. 'He not only attends, but also makes displays of his products and, at the State Fair at Springfield in 1900, took second and third prizes on corn. He was one of the exhibitors of stock in the State Fair of 1908. By exhibiting and attending these agricultural shows, comparing notes with others and reading the papers devoted to farming and stock-raising, he has kept thoroughly abreast of the times and is, without doubt, the most advanced farmer of Avoca Township. It is his contention that white corn produces more bushels to the acre than yellow, and he raises no other. ¿

On January 9, 1889, Mr. De Moss was married to Miss Rosa Norman, who was born in Avoca Township, October 9, 1867, her parents being pioneers of this locality, whose biographical record appears on another page in this volume. Mr, and Mrs. De Moss are the parents of two children, namely: a daughter who died in infancy; George, born November 12, 1894, and who will graduate from the Fairbury High School in 1909. Politically Mr. De Moss is a Democrat, although liberal in his views. For eighteen years he has been School Director of District No. 146, and many of the improvements in the public school system now in force in the township have been advocated by him. Successful, enterprising and energetic, genial in manner and public-spirited in action, Mr. De Moss is one of the popular men of Avoca Township.

DE MOSS, Henry J. (deceased), who is numbered among the pioneers of Livingston County, and who was largely instrumental in developing the natural resources of this locality, died September 10, 1905, leaving behind him the memory of his many good deeds and the result of his efforts to benefit his community and fellowmen. The birth of Mr. De Moss occurred in 1830 in Highland County, Ohio, and he was a son of James and Margaret (Nace) De Moss, who were also natives of Ohio. James De Moss was of French ancestry, while the maternal side of the house was of German origin. The father of James, - also named James - was born in France, and when but two years of age was brought to the United States by his parents. They settled near Cicero, Ind. Ten years later, in 1840, they moved to a farm about six miles southeast of Pontiac, Ill., and from there a few years later, to a farm one mile north of the old town-site of Avoca, where the second James passed his life. This farm was later sold to Daniel Street. James De Moss, the second, died in 1852, and his widow in 1863. They had eleven children, eight of whom lived to maturity and reared families, namely: Henry J., John, Alexander, Eleanor, Maria, who married Daniel Street, and Emma who married Wiley Sparks. By trade James De Moss was a wheelwright, and he followed this occupation the greater part of his life, leaving the farming in the hands of his sons. He erected and put in the machinery for the first mill established in Pontiac, and built the seats for the first court house there. He was a man of great energy, of integrity and one in whom every confidence was placed, and when he passed away, Livingston County lost one of its best citizens.

Henry J. De Moss, now deceased, was brought upon the homestead and, because of the pressure of farm work, had but few educational advantages, although he did attend the district school several terms. He remained on the home farm until his marriage, which took place in the spring of 1851. when he married Miss Mary J. Popejoy, who was born in Tippecanoe County, Ind., September 27, 1832, a daughter of Nathan and Mary (Gregory) Popejoy, natives of Kentucky and Ohio, respectively. In November, 1832, when Mrs. De Moss was only six weeks old, her parents settled on a farm which later became the property of Philip Rollins. This farm is east of Pontiac and is now very valuable. From there they moved to Section 25 in Avoca Township, where Mrs. Popejoy died in 1846, and her husband a year later.

Mr. and Mrs. De Moss had children as follows : Levi, a farmer in Pleasant Ridge Township; Theodore, of Michigan; Maggie, who married Lucius S. Carter, a farmer of Avoca Township; Edward of Fairbury; Isadora who married Edward Skinner of Fairbury, and Henry Boyd. In politics Henry J. De Moss was a Democrat and upon occasion responded to the demands of his fellow citizens and filled various township offices, giving entire satisfaction as a public official. His standard of living was high and raised according to the teachings of Christianity, and he died firm in his religious faith. His faithful wife died in April, 1889, and he never fully recovered from the loss. <;

DILLON, Edwin, (deceased), who passed away on May 4, 1908, firm in the faith of the Christian church, was born October 19, 1839, in Tazewell County, a son of Daniel and Ruth (Hoskins) Dillon. Daniel Dillon was born in North Carolina in 1802 and, two years later, was brought by his parents to Ohio, and in 1816 several families went to Illinois and settled in Tazewell County. where he remained until 1855, at which time he located on a farm in what was then Delavan Prairie in Mason County, Ill, where he lived until his death in 1885. He was a Quaker and, as one of the preachers of the Society of Friends, lived up to his simple faith. Of his family, Jane died in childhood; Emily, married Z. B. Kidder and moved to Russel County, Kan.; Caroline and Catherine were twins, of whom the former married Edward Lyons, a farmer of Mason County, and they had three children; while Catherine married R. B. Summers and went to Kansas; Mary married Abner Summers and died in Sullivan County, Mo., in 1882, leaving four children; Daniel married and went to Peoria, followed carpentering and had four children; Lorenzo married, settled in San Jose, Mason County, and had four children; Annie married William Kent, lived at Florence Kan.; George died in Mason County in 1851, aged ten years; Edwin was the youngest. Mrs. Dillon, a sweet and lovely woman, died in Mason County, Ill., in 1857, firm in the Quaker faith.

Edward Dillon was educated in the common schools and made his home with his father until he attained his majority, when he commenced farming for himself, thus continuing until the period of the Civil War. Under the call for yolunteers he enlisted in Company H., One Hundred and Eighth Illinois Volunteer Infantry. This regiment was organized at Peoria, Ill., and mustered into service August 28, 1862, and took part in the first expedition against Vicksburg, and in the battle of Arkansas Post, where 7,000 prisoners were captured. In the Union defeat at Guntown, Miss., where 2,500 Union soldiers were captured, the army was rendered almost destitute and during the 140 mile march there was only one round of rations. Owing to exposure and hardships, Mr. Dillon was afflicted with inflammation of the eyes which became chronic and he lost one eye in 1864. He was first sent to a field hospital, but after remaining there for some time was transported to the hospital at Springfield where he remained until he was honorably discharged in August, 1855, when he returned to Mason County and resumed his occupation as a farmer. =

In 1860, at the age of twenty-one years, he married Elizabeth Wakefield, a native of Pennsylvania, who came with her parents, Robert and Martha (Clark) Wakefield, to Mason County, She had two brothers: Clark and James. In 1867 Mr. Dillon settled on Section 35, Eppards Point Township, and on this farm there was a very little improvement, it being nearly all waste land and a good deal of it inundated. A strong believer in tiling, he began draining his land and put in over 600 rods of tile. Being a practical farmer he knew how to get the best out of his land, and raised corn and small grains in large quantities. Mr. Dillon had the satisfaction of living to see his fertile land well improved, erected a beautiful home on it, and there lived until 1893, when he retired to Fairbury where he had built a fine residence in which his wife still resides. Mr, and Mrs. Dillon had these children: Clark and Edwin who died in infancy; Alida $S., born July 11, 1865, in Mason County. became the wife of George B. Killbury; a resident of Piper City, I!l., and they have two children - Edith and

Morris; Oscar O., whose biography appears elsewhere in this volume; Edith, born June 22, 1869, married A. C. Monroe of Piper City, and they had four children, - Esther, Clark, Ruth and Raymond, who died in infancy. Mr. and Mrs. Dillon raised Mabel Fultz, who was born March 3, 1884, and married Fred. Conn, a resident of Fairbury, and they have two children, Vesta and Cecil. Mr. and Mrs. Dillon were reared in the Quaker faith, but there not being any of their belief in their vicinity, they united with the Christian church and have supported it generously. The death of Mr. Dillon is still so recent that his family have not yet become reconciled to his loss, and mourn him very tenderly.

In National matters, Mr. Dillon was a Republican, but locally he supported the Prohibition candidates. He was a member of the G. A. R., in which he took an active interest; was also a Mason, and stood high in that order.

DILLON, Oscar O., a successful farmer and representative citizen of Livingston County, living on his well cultivated farm on Section 35, Eppards Point Township, was born on this same farm October 27, 1867, a son of Edwin Dillon, now deceased, who was for many years a leading man in the County, and was among the pioneers of the State. (His biography appears elsewhere in this volume.) The school days of Oscar Dillon began in what was then called the Lakeside School District from the fact that it was in the swamp, although now the land is in a high state of cultivation through the inauguration of the system of tiling so prevalent. After completing his course here, he attended the Dixon Business College, and from there went to the Eureka Business College, from which he was graduated in the Class of 1890. Being an only son, Mr. Dillon did his full share of hard work, and the only time he has been away from the farm was when he attended school in Dixon and Eureka, so naturally he understands every detail of farming and is enabled to pursue successfully what has been his life task.

On December 22, 1892, Mr. Dillon married Miss Maude C. Martin, born on Section 1. Yates Town ship, McLean County, August 7, 1869, a daughter of William E. Martin, one of the highly respected farmers of that Township, whose biography appears on another page. After their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Dillon took an extended honeymoon trip, but in the spring of 1893 they began farm work. When in the spring of 1893, Edwin Dillon left the farm to live retired in Fairbury, where he had built a handsome home, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Dillon took charge of the farm, where they have since resided and their children have been born, viz.: Gladys Elizabeth, born June 15, 1895, and Claud Martin, born September 8, 1898.

Mr. Dillon has paid special attention to breeding stock, and prefers the Norman and coach horses, Shorthorn cattle and Hampshire Down sheep, having a flock of twenty of the latter He is always improving the grade of his cattle and his product finds ready market anywhere

His farm lies in the great corn belt of Illinois, and he has great faith in the future of King Corn, believing that the time will come when the fertile lands of Illinois will be given over almost entirely to the production of this great food cereal. In addition to his farming interests, Mr. Dillon has been instrumental in the organization of several business projects, was one of the first to take stock in the Independent Telephone Company, and one of the first to have a telephone put in his house, although there are now 125 subscribers on a circuit that covers twenty miles. During the early struggles of this company he was President, and is now Vice- President and did much to bring about its present prosperity and excellent service. He also was prime organizer of the Farmers Grain Company, better known as the Weston Grain Company, of which he was Director and Treasurer. He is also a member of the Co-operative Threshing Machine Company of Eppards Point Township, and has always used his influence and money to bring about improvements of every kind. In politics Mr. Dillon is a Republican, but has never sought political preferment, being too much occupied with business affairs. although he has ever been ready to represent his party as delegate to County and State Conventions. Fraternally he is a member of the Modern Woodmen of America and Court of Honor No. 623 of Weston, Ill., and one of the Directors in the last named lodge. Mr. and Mrs. Dillon are active members of the Christian church of Fairbury.

A practical farmer and stock raiser, an excellent business man, a public-spirited citizen, Mr. Dillon has faithfully performed his duty in every walk of life to which he has been called and has given his children every advantage, not only sending them to good schools. but having them carefully trained in both vocal and instrumental music, in which he has been ably seconded by Mrs. Dillon, who is a fine musician and who, for some years prior to her marriage, was a teacher of music. Their home is a delightful one and their numerous friends meet with a gracious hospitality whenever they enter the Dillon home.

DOHERTY, John J. - Good birth and breeding, practical studentship and thorough dependability have elevated John J. Doherty to financial and general prominence in Dwight, where he was born January 12, 1875, and where he now is known as one of the organizers and the Cashier of the First National Bank. As his name indicates, Mr. Doherty is of Irish ancestry, his parents, Michael and Mary (Cooney) Doherty, having been born in Ireland, the former in County Kilkenny, and the latter in County Wexford. Michael and Mary Doherty were married in their native land, and eventually lived for some years in Australia, where Mr. Doherty was engaged in various kinds of mining. He arrived in McLean County, Ill., in 1870, and for three years was engaged in the railroad shops of the county, locating then in Dwight, where he continued his former occupation, and where his death

The banker of Dwight owes his preliminary education to the public schools, and at the age of seyenteen years was appointed Assistant Postmaster under President Cleveland, serving in that capacity from 1894 until 1898, In the latter year larger recognition of his reliability was forthcoming in his appointment to the position of Assistant Cashier of the Bank of Dwight. In 1905 he became one of the organizers and the Cashier of the First National Bank, which position he still maintains. Mr. Doherty is a Democrat in politics, a Catholic in religion, and fraternally is connected with the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks, of Dwight, and the Knights of Columbus. He is unmarried and lives with his mother.

DOOLITTLE, James Scott. - The veteran of the Civil War today is an object of veneration to the younger generation, for in him is embodied all the heroic characteristics of which men like to hear. It was given to him to make a great sacrifice, to risk his life to prove his patriotism, and all honor is due him. It took no small amount of courage for those brave boys of 1861 and 1865 to leave their homes and go against the enemy, and they should be given all credit that they did not shrink back, but stood by their country in her hour of need.

Livingston County, Ill., is the home of many of these veterans, who, returning from the battlefields. resumed the peaceful occupations of ordinary life and rounded out their days with business duties faithfully discharged. Among them is James Scott Doolittle, of Chatsworth, Il., now retired from business cares. Mr. Doolittle was born at St. Marys, Camden County, Ga., December 9, 1828, a son of Alfred and Martha (Scott) Doolittle, the former born at Virgennes, Vt., in October, 1800, while his wife was born in Georgia in 1803. Alfred Doolittle came of a good old English family, which is traced back to the sixteenth century, his wife being of Scotch ancestry. When James Doolittle was five years old he lost his mother, and some years later the father re-married. His father was in a general merchandising business, manufactured cotton-gins and was postmaster at St. Marys, Ga., for some years. but in 1848 he moved to Springfield, Mass., where he engaged in the manufacture of flour. In October, 1851, he came to Ottawa. Ill, with his entire family and began farming.

James Doolittle was educated in the common schools and academy at St. Marys, and he assisted his father in the store and postoffice, when not in school. When they moved to Springfield, Mass., he served an apprenticeship, and worked as a machinist until the removal to Ottawa. Ill. when he resumed his work at his trade. After his marriage in 1856, he began farming, being thus engaged until the outbreak of the Civil War, when he enlisted. He was appointed Fourth Sergeant of the One Hundred and Fourth

Illinois Volunteer Infantry, commanded by Col. Moore of Ottawa, I., and was mustered in at Ottawa. He served about one year, when he was discharged for disability incurred during hís period of service. In 1865 he removed to an unimproved farm four miles south of Chatsworth, which he improved and put under cultivation. In 1873 he located in the village of Chatsworth, where he engaged in the dry-goods and grocery business, which he continued for seven years, At the expiration of that period he embarked in the furniture and undertaking business, and after twenty years in that line, retired in 1904,

Mr. Doolittle is a Democrat in political opinious, and has served very acceptably as a member of the Board of Education of Chatsworth for five years, as member of the Village Council for two years, as Township Collector eight years, and as Assessor for three years. He has always been interested in all public measures which appeared likely to prove beneficial to his community, and has always been a loyal and true citizen. Mr. Doolittle is a Presbyterian in religious faith and belongs to the Church of that denomination at Chatsworth.

On June 3, 1856, Mr. Doolittle was married at Ottawa, Ill.. to Jemima Emerson Armstrong, born in Ottawa, Ill., March 27, 1837. She is a grand-daughter of Joseph Armstrong a native of Ireland, who came with his nine sons to Licking County. Ohio, in 1811, from Somerset County, Pa. His son, William E. Armstrong father of Mrs. Doolittle was born in Licking County, Ohio, October 25, 1814. came to Illinois with the rest of the family in 1831, and died November 1, 1850, He was a very prominent man, serving for many years as Sheriff of Grundy County which he had helped to organize, and was one of its first settlers. He married Sarah Ann Strawn, daughter of Joel Strawn, a brother of Jacob Strawn, the "cattle king" of Illinois. The Armstrongs and Strawns were very well known all through the State, and owned and developed a vast tract of land.

DOUGHAM, John, a resident of Livingston County, Ill., for thirty-one years, and recognized as one of the most thorough and thrifty farmers in Union Township, is a native of Ohio, his birth having occurred in the city of Cleveland. on May 18, 1856. He is a son of Patrick and Mary (Whalen) Dougham, both of whom were of Irish nativity. His father, who followed farming for a livelihood, came to the United States about the year 1848. locating in New York City, where he remained three years. While living there he met Mary Whalen, and their acquaintance led to marriage. Shortly after this event they moved to Cleveland, Ohio, spending three years there, and gomg thence to Willoughby, Ohio, which was their place of residence until 1868. In that year they changed their location to LaSalle County, Ill., settling on a farm near Ottawa, and after living there until 1876, made their home in Livingston County. The father bought a farm of 160 acres in Union Township, on which he put up all the improvements, and to which he added by successive purchases, until at the time of his death he was the owner of 278 acres. He departed this life July 10, 1906. his wife having passed away in 1898. Both were devout members of the Catholic church. In politics, Patrick Dougham was an adherent of the Democratic party. He was a careful and successful farmer, and an honest and worthy man. John Dougham was brought up on the home farm, and received his education in the common schools. He has always been a farmer, and now owns 160 acres of the homestead property, on which he carries on general farming, devoting considerable attention to raising stock.

On October 2, 1891, Mr. Dougham was joined in the bonds of matrimony with Mary Lyons, who was born in Livingston County, and is a daughter of Thomas and Ellen (Murphey) Lyons. The parents of Mrs. Dougham settled in the county at an early period. Further particulars in relation to them are contained in a biographical record of Stephen Lyons appearing in this connection. Seven children have resulted from the union of Mr. and Mrs. Dougham, as follows: Mary, Thomas, Joseph, Stephen. Edward, Johnnie and Ella. The eldest of these, Mary, is pursuing a course of study in the Odell High School.

DUSTIN, William G., who has gained an enviable reputation throughout Central Illinois in connection with his successful newspaper enterprises, is more familiarly known to the people of Dwight, Livingston County, as their efficient Postmaster under three national administrations, Mr. Dustin is a native of the State of Vermont, where he was born in Orange County, June 7, 1850. His father and mother, Daniel and Isabel (Tatlin) Dustin, were also Vermonters by birth, The latter died while William G. Dustin was an infant, and in course of time the former was married again. In 1858 the father moved with his family to Illinois, locating in Sycamore, De Kalb County. Daniel Dustin was a prominent citizen of his locality, having been a distinguished officer of the Civil War, in which he served four years and six months. During this period he rose to the rank of Brigadier General, and had command of the Second Brigade, Third Division, Twentieth Army Corps. Gen. Dustin died March 29, 1882. At the time of his decease he held the office of Assistant Treasurer of the United States at Chicago, having been appointed to this position by President Harrison, of whom he was a personal friend while both were in the army. In polities, Gen. Dustin was a stanch Republican, and was incumbent in several county offices in De Kalb County at various times, being invariably elected without opposition. In early youth William G. Dustin attended the common schools and the Sycamore High School, and at the age of fourteen years, accompanied his father to the scenes of war, spending a year and a half with him at the front a period which included the Atlanta campaign. Some years afterward he learned the trade of printer, and in 1889 moved to Livingston County, Ill., where he was employed for one year in the office of the Dwight Star and Herald. He then purchased a halfinterest in the paper continuing in this partnership until 1898. In that year he bought the remaining half-interest, and conducted the business alone until 1905, when he sold one-third interest to A. S. Holbrook, who is his present partner. In 1905 the firm installed in the establishment some of the latest devices in printing, among them being electric dynamos for running the presses, new machinery, type etc. The Company not only prints the Star and Herald but also publishes the Dwight Journal, Reddick Journal, Cardiff Journall and Campus Journal. Besides these, Mr. Dustin is the editor and publisher of The Banner, the official organ of the Sons of Veterans, which has reached a monthly circulation of 37,500 copies. Mr. Dustin is a member of the National Press Association, the Illinois State Press Association and the Republican Press Association.

Politically, Mr. Dustin is a pronounced Republican, and wields a strong influence in the local councils of his party. He was appointed to the office of postmaster of Dwight by President Mc- Kinley in 1898, was re-appointed twice by President Roosevelt, and has discharged the duties of the office with signal ability and fidelity, and to the entire satisfatcion of the people of the town. He has never had any opposition for appointment. In fraternal circles, Mr. Dustin is affiliated with the Modern Woodmen of America, Sons of Veterans, Court of Honor, and other orders.

EDWARDS, Thomas Henry. - In the passing of Thomas Henry Edwards, December 26, 1891, Livingston County was called upon to review the life of a man who had supplied an element of practical need, and had set an example of patient endeavor. Mr. Edwards was a man of better education and, therefore, of larger resource than the average farmer, and he saw clearly and adopted wisely the opportunities by which he was surrounded. Born on a farm in Peoria County, Ill., January 1, 1845, he represented one of the very earliest families in that part of the State, his parents, Edward D. and Susan (Snyvely) Edwards, having gone there when it was a wilderness of unbroken desolation. The elder Edwards was born in Cold Stream, Hampshire County, Va., son of Thomas Edwards, a soldier in the War of 1812. Thomas Edwards was a farmer in early life, and later operated a saw-mill on the river bank near what is now the foot of Fayette Street, Peoria, Ill.

ding College, Abingdon, this State. He was twenty years of age when, on February 14, 1865, he enlisted in Company A, One Hundred and Fifty-first Illinois Volunteer Infantry, for service in the Civil War, and until his honorable discharge at Columbus, Ga., in February, 1866, was engaged in patrol duty. At the end of hostilities he returned to Peoria County and worked on the home farm until his marriage, March 11, 1869, to Virginia Wolford, a native of Hampshire County, Va., and born April 24, 1845. Mrs. Edwards is a daughter of George and Nancy (Loy) Wolford, and granddaughter of Adam and Sally (Hyat) Loy, natives of Virginia. The Wolford family came to Peoria County in the fall of 1865, and thereafter engaged in farming with moderate success. Mr. and Mrs. Edwards settled on an 80-acre tract in Cottonwood Township, Peoria County, and in 1882 sold this farm and bought 160 acres in Owego, and forty-five acres in Pontiac Township, Livingston County, where they engaged in general farming and stock-raising on a large scale, Mr. Edwards thoroughly understood his business, was always seeking better ways of doing his work, and was considered one of the most scientific and practical farmers in the townships where he lived. His life drew to a close while yet his powers were at their height. and when there seemed much more for him to accomplish in the natural order of things. His forty-six years were well directed and useful ones, however, and the family he left behind sustain, and even enhance, the standard of usefulness so laboriously maintained by former bearers of the name. He was a member of the Methodist church. Of his children, Edward D. is a resident of Rothsay, Minn.; George H. is a merchant of Pontiac; Thomas J. lives in Kansas City; James H. lives on the home farm; Benjamin F. is a farmer of Livingston County; Augie G. is a teacher in the Pontiac schools; Quincy A. lives with his mother; and Leslie died at the age of two years. In April, 1900, Mrs. Edwards erected a fine modern residence on South Mill Street, Pontiac, and since has lived there with her two youngest children.

EGGENBERGER, David, a well known and much respected farmer of Union Township, Livingston County, Ill., where he has followed his chosen occupation for nearly thirty-five years, was born in Switzerland, May 30, 1846, a son of John and Cofra (Striker) Eggenberger, both of whom were of Swiss nativity. The father followed farming for a livelihood, owning a farm in his native country. There he pursued the even tenor of his way, living a simple, quiet and uneventful life until 1865, when, together with his entire family except the mother, he came to the United States. The latter had passed away in 1854. Proceeding directly to Illinois, the family made a brief sojourn in Peoria, moying thence to Odell, where John Eggenberger spent his days in retirement from active pursuits until the time of his death in 1891. He and his wife were the parents of nine sons. Of these, two died in infancy and four are still living. The father and mother were members of the Zwinglian branch of the Reformed church. David Eggenberger received his education in the common schools of his native land, and made himself useful on the home farm until he reached the age of nineteen years, when he accompanied the rest of the family to the United States. After moving to Livingston County he followed farming for some years on rented land, but in 1874, bought a farm of eighty acres in Union Township. This place is still his property, and he is also the owner of some land in Ohio. For several years he was a breeder of Percheron horses and Brown Swiss cattle, but now devotes but little attention to stock-raising.

The marriage of Mr. Eggenberger took place in 1873, Lizetta Slingman becoming his wife on September 1st, of that year. Mrs. Eggenberger was born in Peru, LaSalle County, Ill, a daughter of Adolph and Caroline Slingman, natives of Germany. Her parents were old settlers in LaSalle County, coming to this country in the "fifties, and establishing their home in Peru, Ill., shortly after arriving in the United States. Both are deceased. The occupation of Adolph Slingman was that of a wagon-maker, and he bore the reputation of an industrious and honest man. Four children resulted from the union of Mr. and Mrs. Eggenberger, as follows: Adolph a resident of Chicago, who married Minnie Wickler, and is the father of five children; Frederick, who died in infancy; Fred, who was educated in the Pontiac High School; and Florian.

Politically, Mr. Eggenberger is a Republican on national issues, but on local questions, acts independently. The family attend religious worship at the Lutheran church, to which the father is a liberal contributor.

ELLINGWOOD, Charles Victor, M. D., whose reputation for ability and skill in the medical profession extends throughout Livingston County, Il, and who has also figured prominently in connection with the civic affairs of Chatsworth, was born at Eastport, Washington County, Maine, October 12, 1858, a son of Capt. Marshal A. and Matilda (Pendleton) Ellingwood, the former of Grand Menan Island, and the latter of Deer Isle, on the coast of Maine. The father was a seaman by occupation, and at the age of nineteen years, became captain of a merchant vessel. His wife often accompanied him on his voyages, visiting England, France and other foreign countries. In 1870 Capt. Ellingwood located at Whitewater, Wis., where he followed farming, finally retiring from active business, and dying in 1898. Since his decease his widow has made her home at Chatsworth with her son, Dr. Ellingwood. One other son, Clarence, was born to their union, who spent his life in Whitewater, Wis., dying in 1904,

In early youth, Charles V. Ellingwood attended the district and High Schools and the Whitewater Normal School, afterwards learning telegraphy and becoming an operator in that line. Continuing in this occupation until 1885, he then entered the Bennett Medical College, of Chicago, from which institution he was graduated in 1887. On August 9th, of that year, he happened to be in Chatsworth, the day before the memorable wreck on the Toledo, Peoria & Western Railroad, at that point. It was by mere chance that he was in the Village at the time of that disaster, being simply on a visit to his old friend, Dr. Vaughan. He was at once pressed into active service, however, in caring for the suffering victims of the catastrophe, and this occasion led to his making the place his permanent residence. For a week after the wreck he was.in almost constant attendance upon the injured, his skill and assiduity being warmly commended. The experience thus gained proved of great value to him in his subsequent practice. At a later period (1895), he took a post-graduate course in the Polyclinic Hospital, Chicago.

On September 23, 1883, Dr. Ellingwood was married to Fannie A. Bentley, a native of Michigan, and a daughter of Henry J. Bentley, who settled in that State at an early day, going there from New York. The father of Mrs. Ellingwood moved from Michigan to Wisconsin when she was a child, and died at Chatsworth in 1905, Two children were the issue of this union, namely: Lulu A., who was educated in St. Mary's College. of Notre Dame University, and became the wife of Frederick Walrich, a merchant at Piper City, Ill.; and Jennie, who is now a student in the same institution.

Dr. Ellingwood has acquired an extensive: practice in Chatsworth and its environs. Politically, he is a Republican, and was for two years a member of the Board of Village Trustees, and for nine years, of the Board of Education, serving as President of that body three years. He has been Secretary of the Livingston County Board of Pension Examiners. In fraternal circles, he is identified with the A. F. & A. M, belonging to the Blue Lodge, Chapter, Commandery, Consistory, and Mystic Shrine, and Kankakee Lodge No. 627 B. P. O. E.; also Livingston Lodge No. 264, Knights of Pythias; is a member of the American Medical Association; the Association of Railroad Surgeons; is also a member of the Illinois State Medical Society and the Livingston County Medical Society; is a member of the Illinois Athletic Club of Chicago, and the Chicago Automobile Club. Dr. Ellingwood is local surgeon for the Illinois Central Railroad,

FARLEY, Job J. (deceased). - The thirteen years which have elapsed since the death of Job J. Farley, January 9, 1895, have not sufficed to dim the remembrance of his many admirable traits of character, and of his successful struggle against odds as an agriculturist in Henry and Livingston Counties, Ill. Mr. Farley carried with him to the end of his life the traits of his English forefathers, the majority of whom were engaged in farming and were sturdy examples of the conservative yeomanry of England, where in Wiltshire Job J. Farley was born September

16, 1829. In his youth the lad had very meager educational or other advantages, principally owing to the fact that he was obliged to face the problem of self-support when others of his age were immured in the school room, or in a kind of labor that permitted them leisure to pursue their growing inclinations. Eventually he arrived in the great city of London, where his fine physical proportions and practical common sense gained him entrance to that brave body of men known as the London police,

In 1856 Mr. Farley uprooted himself from the life of London, and emigrated to the United States, where, in Knox County, Ill., he rented a farm for about three years, Eventually he owned land in Knox County, and in 1876 bought 160 acres in Eppards Point Township, Livingston County, adding thereto 240 acres in 1882, In the meantime he had lived fifteen years in Henry County, Ill., there owning eighty acres, which he sold in 1882 and located on the farm of 240 acres. The latter was improved at the time of purchase, but he added much to its general equipment, and it today is owned by his family, being considered one of the desirable properties of the county. The 160-acre farm he improved from raw prairie, spending several years and much laborious effort to reduce it to a high state of cultivation. He amassed a competence in general farming and stock-raising, and was considered one of the best farmers and business men in the community. Wide-awake to all of the interests of his locality he took a keen interest in Democratic politics, and for several years was Commissioner in Henry County. Previous to coming to the United States he was baptized into the Episcopal church. His parents, Nias and Mary (Selwood) Farley, were devout members of the Baptist church. Mr. Farley now sleeps in Payne's cemetery.

The devoted wife who survives Mr. Farley, formerly was Elizabeth Walker, daughter of James and Mary (Smith) Walker, and granddaughter of James Walker and Edward and Hannah (Fletcher) Smith. Mrs. Farley was born in Leeds, Yorkshire, England, April 17, 1836, and lost her mother when three years old and her father when she was eleven. Thereafter she lived with her step-mother until the latter's death, when the girl had arrived at eighteen years. Mrs. Farley had ambitions beyond the average of her sex or years, and in 1855 came to America alone, where she was met by a brother who brought her to Altoona, Knox County, Ill., where she lived until her marriage. Of the children born to Mr. and Mrs. Farley, Urias W. is engaged in the real-estate and insurance business in Zion City, Ill.; Ida J. is the wife of Edward Folsom, living on the old home place; Mary E. is the wife of Charles H, Moffett, also on the old Farley farm; Anna is the wife of W. T. S. Myers, and lives on the old place; Arthur J. is a business man of Chenoa, 11.; and John J. died in infancy.

County, Ill, and well known to all the residents of the township in which he owns 500 acres of choice land, was born in La Salle County, Ill., on September 14, 1861, a son of William and Caroline (Miller) Feinhold, natives of Germany. William Feinhold was born in 1832, a son of John and Mary (Thomas) Feinhold, Germans by nativity, who came to the United States in 1853, settling in La Salle County, Ill., whence, in 1864, they moved to Livingston County. The grandfather Feinhold bought eighty acres of land in Owego Township, and on this place he and his wife spent their last days. William Feinhold, the father of Charles A., received his education in the public schools of Germany. From the time of his arrival in Illinois until advancing years caused him to abandon active exertion, he followed farming, and was a breeder of highgrade stock. He acquired, by successive purchases, 996 acres of land, which he has distributed among the children, with the exception of 160 acres, retained for himself. His marriage with Caroline Miller took place December 31, 1857, and her death occurred in 1903. To them were born six children, all of whom are living, and all have families except Augusta, who keeps house for her father. He is an adherent of the Lutheran faith, as was his wife. In politics, he has always been a Republican.

Charles A. Feinhold was about three years old when brought to Livingston County by his parents. He grew up on the home farm, obtaining his education in the common schools. Ever since reaching years of maturity, he has successfully carried on farming and stock-raising. His landed possession in Livingston County comprises 500 acres and he is classed as one of the leading farmers of his locality.

On February 26, 1889, Mr. Feinhold was joined in matrimony with Hattie Leister, born at Eppards Point, a daughter of William and Anna Leister, natives of Germany. The family of Mrs. Feinhold are Lutherans in religious belief. Three children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Feinhold, namely: William, Harry and Clara.

In politics, Mr. Feinhold is an active supporter of the Republican party, and holds the office of Township Commissioner in which he has served for several years. He was the first farmer who bought an automobile in his township.

FERITER, Patrick, than whom no more worthy or industrious farmer can be found in Rooks Creek Township, Livingston County, Ill.; a man who, by diligent and persevering labor, has accumulated a handsome competency, and is respected by all who know him, was born in La- Salle County, Ill., April 1, 1841, a son of William and Mary (Feriter) Feriter, natives of County Kerry, Ireland. On emigrating to America in 1830, William Feriter landed in Nova Scotia, and afterwards walked 500 miles through Canada, coming to the United States. His wife came to this country in 1835. They were married in Fall River, Mass., in June, 1837. Later the father bought 80 acres of land in LaSalle County, Ill., and in September following came to Chicago by way of the lakes, proceeding thence to Ottawa, Ill., by team. For a time Mr, Feriter worked on the section of the Illinois and Michigan Canal between Ottawa and LaSalle, until the State's funds were exhausted, when the work was suspended. He then (1840) engaged for a time in railroad work, which later was also suspended, when he removed to Rockville, and there opened one of the first coal-banks in that vicinity. In 1850 he moved to Dimmick Township, LaSalle County, where he engaged in farming, and in 1857 bought eighty acres of land in that county, upon which he lived until 1868, whence he moved to Waldo Township, Livingston County, where he and his son Patrick bought 160 acres of land and later another tract of eighty acres. William Feriter died in 1872, his wife surviving him until 1906.

Patrick Feriter received a common school education in LaSalle County, and accompanied his parents to Livingston County, where, in 1867, he bought 160 acres of land in Waldo Township, later purchasing eighty acres more. This land he sold in 1891, purchasing another property of 120 acres, which he still owns, and to which he has added until he now has a fine property of 240 acres situated in the vicinity of the village of Graymont, where he follows general farming and raising stock.

Mr. Feriter was married April 12, 1868, to Helen Canada, and their union resulted in one child, Mary, who died at the age of twenty-seven years. The mother died in 1878, and on September 18, 1881, Mr. Feriter was united in marriage with Bridget McGraw, born in Chicago, a daughter of James and Anna (McGraw) Mc- Graw. The following children were born to them: Anna and Thomas, deceased; James H., Catherine A., Margaretta E., Edward J., Berdella Ellen, Julia Theresa, Johanna Lucille, Patrick Francis, and Michael A.

In politics Mr. Feriter is a supporter of the Democratic party, and in religious faith he and his wife are devout Catholics. He is fraternally connected with the Knights of Columbus.

FETZER, Josiah MA resident of Avoca Township since 1876, Josiah Fetzer naturally has been very prominent in the reclaiming of the land from the swamp, and was one of the first to introduce tile into his 180-acre farm, thus changing unproductive fields into those on which the best of crops can be raised. Mr. Fetzer was born in Shenandoah County, Va., January 17, 1848, a son of George and Catherine (Green) Fetzer, both natives of Virginia and of the same County. The great-grandparents of Mr. Fetzer came from Germany and settled in New England and later in Virginia. George Fetzer had a family of nine children: John William, now a resident of Ottawa, Ill.; Eliza, who married L. T. Courtney and resides at Streator, Ill.; Josiah M.; and Perry Alexander, deceased, all born in Shenandoah County; Mahlon Harvey, who died about the age of fourteen; Alice, deceased; James, who resides near Streator, 111.; May, who married Albert Harter in 1882, and died about

In 1853 the family came west settling first in Vermilion Township, La Salle County, where the father built a comfortable home in which he lived until his death, January 14, 1892, His wife died June 1, 1879, and both passed away firm in the faith of the Lutheran Church of which they were devout members. George Fetzer became one of the progressive farmers and stockraisers of his county and made a specialty of Poland-China hogs and Norman horses. Having a natural inclination toward the work, George Fetzer became very skilled in doctoring horses and his services were in request for miles around. In those days he was called a horse doctor. He was as careful of his stock as of his family, and his product commanded the highest prices in any local market. In politics he was a strong Democrat, and took an active part in the councils of his party, but never sought political preferment. Always progressive, he bought one of the first threshing machines in the neighborhood, and it was while oiling it that his left arm was so injured that amputation became necessary, thereby losing his arm above the elbow, but he did not allow this accident to make him lose faith in Providence or complain, but bore it with Christian patience. His wife was one of those lovely characters that do so much to exalt womanhood, Not only was she devoted to her family, but whenever trouble or sickness came to her neighbors, she was always on hand like a ministering angel, and she lived in her life the faith she early embraced.

Josiah M. Fetzer was five years of age when he was brought to LaSalle County, and there he received his somewhat meager education. When only ten years old he began to drive a team for his father and early learned all kinds of farm work, and in 1872, at twenty-four years of age, rented land and farmed it for two years. On March 18, 1874, he married Mary F. Scott, born in Eagle Township, LaSalle County, May 19, 1854 a daughter of John and Hannah (Dean) Scott, both natives of Ohio, who settled in La- Salle County about 1848. John Scott went to work in a saw-mill upon locating in Illinois, but later bought land and became one of the leading agriculturists of that section of the State. Some years ago he and his wife retired from the farm and now are living at Streator, where they command the confidence and respect of all who know them; and he is now eighty-seven and she seventy-six. The following children were born to Mr. and Mrs, Scott: Charles, a farmer near White Hall, Ul., William, a resident of Thayer, 111.; Mrs. Fetzer; Fred, a real-estate agent of Streator; Nellie, wife of Lewis Doolittle of Streator. The Scott family was of Scotch extraction, and the Deans of German stock.

After their marriage Mr, and Mrs. Fetzer remained in LaSalle County until February 26, 1876. when they came to Avoca Township, Livingston County, to settle on 100 acres of land George Fetzer had bought in 1875 This farm was on Section 28 and in an uncultivated state, the greater part being swamp. To it Mr. Fetzer has added eighty acres, and now has one of the best farms in the county. He purchased the 100 acres from his father, and replaced the old frame building upon it with a comfortable home, commodious barn and other necessary outbuildings. His fences are in excellent condition and his machinery of the latest make. The large grounds are tastefully laid out and shaded by trees he has planted, and he has a fine maple grove which has been planted. Mr. Fetzer has always paid special attention to raising good cattle and hogs, and for many years raised Poland China, but about 1894 his attention was called to Duroc-Jersey hogs. The head of his herd is the "Colonel Livingston" purchased from M. W. Greer, of Schuyler County, Ill., a leader in this brand'of hogs. His sire was sold by Mr. Greer in January, 1908, for $1550. These hogs are easily kept, are very prolific, and considered as profitable as any breed on the market. His long experience and success make him an authority on farming and stock, and his advice is often asked and always freely given. A strong Demoerat, Mr. Fetzer has been a member of the District School board since 1878, has been clerk of the Board since 1882, was Road Commisioner and is a member of the Democratic County Central Committee from Avoca Township and one of the party leaders.

One child, Cora, was born in LaSalle County, May 2, 1875 who is now the wife of George Nimmo, a successful farmer residing near Fairbury. The rest of the children, who were born in Avoca Township, were: Charles R., born May 5, 1879, married Della Bodley, daughter of Thomas Bodley, and they reside at Pontiac and have one child Francis; Pearl E., born September 30, 1884, married Jacob Ulfers a farmer of Avoca Township; Ethel Fay, born June 29, 1893, is at home. These children have all been given a good education. Pearl was a teacher before her marriage, and Miss Ethel, who has developed considerable talent, has been given music and drawing lessons and will complete her education in the High School of Fairbury. The Fetzers are charming people. pleasant to know and kind and generous to their neighbors. Although not connected with any religious denomination, they are very liberal in their support of all, and Mrs. Fetzer is an active member of the Domestic Science Club. No people in Livingston County are more thoroughly representative of its very best interests than they.

FISCHER, Joseph, one of the most highly respected citizens of Pike Township, Livingston County, Ill., has been for many years an industrious, persevering and thrifty farmer in Pike Township, Livingston County, was born in Germany, July 18, 1833, His parents, George and Katrina (Schira) Fischer were Germans by nativity. and spent their entire lives in the land of their birth. Joseph Fischer received his education in the public schools of Germany, and in

1860, came to the United States, locating in Woodford County, Ill., where he became the owner of 40 acres of land. After farming there a number of years he sold this farm, and moved to Pike Township, Livingston County, where he bought another, containing 80 acres. He now owns 160 acres in Rooks Creek and Pike Townships, on which he was long engaged in general Tormine and raising stock, with profitable results.

In 1858 Mr. Fischer was married to Barbara Eddick, who was born in Germany, and their union resulted in nine children, as follows: Kate, Frederick, Barbara, Paulina. Rosa, Maggie, Mary, Sophia and Bertha. In politics, Mr. Fischer is an old-time Republican, and he and his worthy wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal church. When Mr. Fischer arrived in this country, he was without means and had no friends to assist him. He started out with a resolute will to make his own way in the world, being employed for a considerable period by the month, and through hard work, careful management and honest dealing, gradually acquired a snug competency. In his waning years, he is enjoying the truits of his long and arduous toil, and commands the respect and cordial good-will of all who know him.

FITZPATRICK, Ernest, M. D. - In adding the name of Dr. Ernest Fitzpatrick to its citizenship in 1900, Pontiac was to profit by the ability of a man already possessing an established reputation as a physician and surgeon, and who, in founding the only Prctestant hospital in the town, in conducting an extensive general outside practice, and in contributing to the dramatic and other literature of his time, was to add an element of more than average usefulness, humane- Few men can claim a larger preparedness for their life work than Dr. Fitzpatrick, and few use their advantages to such splendid and far-reaching advantage.

Ernest Hugh Fitzpatrick was born in India, at Neilgberry Hills, January 18, 1863, a son of Rey. Henry Fitzpatrick, who was born in Madras, India, in 1838, and died in 1895 at Hyderabad, Deccan, India. He was educated at the University of Madras, from which he was graduated and took holy orders and then went to India. There he remained until his death. He was pastor of St. George's Episcopal church, a man of eminence and widely known throughout India for his educational and religivus zeal and philanthropy. His wife in maidenhood was Jane Atkins.

The parents of the Rev. Henry Fitzpatrick were James and Elizabeth Fitzpatrick, His grandfathers, James Fitzpatrick and Edward Atkins. were officers in the British army and served through several campaigns in India. Two of Dr. Fitzpatrick's paternal uncles were physicians. Dr. Fitzpatrick was educated in the public schools of Madras, and the Royal Colleges of Physicans and Surgeons, at Edinburgh, Scotland, from his eighteenth to his twenty-fourth year getting his license from that institution, and from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow. For seven years he practiced medicine in Birmingham, England, and in 1893 came to Odell, Ill., which continued his home for the following seven years. Upon coming to Pontiac in 1900, he engaged in practice with Dr. V. M. Daly, soon after purchasing the large brick building on Main Street, which since has been converted into a hospital. This hospital has twenty-three rooms, and is equipped with the best modern facilities for caring for the sick. Dr. Fitzpatrick is heart and soul devoted to the interests of this establishment, and it promises to become an enduring monument to his skill and humanitarianism. He also conducts a large general practice, and has placed the community under lasting obligations for his correct diagnoses and successful treatment of many apparently hopeless and complicated diseases,

A capacity for clear and beautiful expression has led Dr. Fitzpatrick far afield in the realm of literature, and he is credited with being the first to voice anti-race suicide through the medium of the press. He is the author of a poem called "The Passing of William McKinley." and several novels are ascribed to him. His last production "Magdalene of France," an historical drama, will win a lasting place in literature. He also has extensively contributed to current American periodicals, one of the best known of which is the Globe Quarterly Journal, published in Philadelphia, Pa.

In Edinburgh, Scotland, November 17, 1886, Dr. Fitzpatrick was united in marriage to Ada Maria Chisholm. born in Manchester, England, and they have one son, John Chisholm, born September 19, 1905. Dr. Fitzpatrick has won an enviable place in the professional and literary ranks of the country, and the possession of enthusiasm, concentration, patience and industry, renders practically inevitable a career of still larger scope and usefulness. He is an ex-officio member of the British-American Association ; the American Medical Association; the Queen's College Medical Society, of Birmingham, Eng.; The Illinois State Medical Association, and Livingston County Medical Society. He and his wife are members of the Grace Episcopal church of Pontiac. In politics he is a British Conservative, on lage sympathies are with the Democratic party.

FLAGLER, George Zachariah. - There were no evidences of municipal activity on the present site of Dwight when George Zachariah Flagler arrived here in 1855. He was well calculated to create them, however, for he brought with him a knowledge of farming and carpentering, and that sound business judgment and acumen which since has made him one of the community's valuable and substantial citizens. Born in Herkimer County, N. Y., June 4, 1828, Mr. Flagler is a son of Philip and Nancy (Daggert) Flagler, the former born in Dutchess and the latter in Herkimer County, N. Y. Philip Flagler followed the occupation of farming during his entire active life, and when his son was a small boy moved to Portage County, Ohio, then an uninterrupted wilderness. Five years later he returned to Dutchess County, N. Y., and continued to make that his home for the rest of his life.

George Z. Flagler profited by the early subscription schools of New York and Portage County, Ohio, and remained on the paternal farm until his marriage September 22, 1849, to Phoebe Jane Clarkson, a native of Dutchess County, and daughter of Egbert and Maria Clarkson, also natives of New York State. For a year after his marriage Mr. Flagler worked his father's farm, and thereafter managed a farm for his uncle until 1855. During the summer of that year he shifted his useful efforts to where Dwight since has sprung into existence, and in 1856 invested his savings from farming and carpentering in two lots of the present village. Here he engaged in general farming and carpentering on a small scale, and in 1870 started the lumber yard which ever since has supplied a practical local need, and which since the retirement of Mr. Flagler in 1898, has been successfully operated by his son, George N. In the meantime he has been active in buying and selling town lots, and in earlier years was the means of locating many worthy people within the boundaries of the town. He has always had faith in its advantages and in its citizens, and his own contribution to its development has been the best guarantee of this faith. He is honored for his integrity, public spiritedness and general worth, and is popular and widely known in the community which has been his home for more than half a century. The retention of his powers until his eightieth year argues well for the temperance and moderation of his life, as well as for the advantages of industry and mental alertness. Of the three sons born to Mr. and Mrs. Flagler, Eugene is in the hardware business at Dwight; John has been an invalid since 1888; and George N. has charge of his father's lumber yard. The mother of these sons died March 20, 1904.