McLean County, Illinois - The whole text, 1879 (part 28 of 42)

W. M. WILLIAMS, grocer, Bloomington; was born in Montgomery Co., Tenn, Aug. 11, 1839; his parents removed to Christian Co., Ky., in 1843, where he was raised and educate! ; he came to McLean Co. in 1856, and, for a time, was engaged in agricultural pursuits; in 1858, he emigrated to Washington Co., Tex., where he began mercantile life, and, after a time, returned and resumed farming. In August, 1862, he enlisted with the 108th I. V. I., and was in many of the most severe battles of the war; at the expiration of his enlisted term (three years), he returned to Bloomington ; in 1866, he removed to La Fayette, Ky , where he embarked in the grocery business, in which he continued until 1868, when he returned to Bloomington and opened a grocery store ; he is located at 204 East Front street, where he keeps a fine grocery, in which is offered a well-assorted stock of goods, sold at bottom figures. He married Miss Sarah E., daughter of D. J. Livingston, Esq., an early settler of this county, Nov. 5, 1868. ^-MRS. ALLEN WITHERS, widow, Bloomington. But few of the citizens of McLean Co. who are now deceased were better known or more respected than Mr. A. Withers ; he was a native of Jessamine Co., Ky ; came to McLean Co. in 1834. On May 2, 1836, he married Miss Sarah Rice, who was also a native of Jessamine Co. His first business in Bloomington was in the dry-goods trade, which he followed until 1837, when they moved to Clark Co. Mo., where they remained eight years : he returned to Bloomington and, in 1847, in company with Mr. Temple, again embarked in the dry-goods business, the firm being known as Withers & Temple; from this he engaged in the hardware business, which he continued for three years, when be gave up the mercantile business entirely ; moved to the country and engaged in the fine-stock trade ; he had been very successful in business : had just secured a fine property in Bloomington, and was preparing to move there when he was taken sick, from which he never recovered ; his death occurred March 3, 1864, in his 56th year. After his death, Mrs. Withers removed to their residence in the city, which is located at No 305 West. Locust street ; she is a very pleasant, genial laiy ; is well known, loved and respected by a large circle of friends.

P. WEBBER, M. D., Bloomington. Dr. P. Webber is a native of France; born Jan. 5, 1813 ; he came to the United States in I860, and located in Peoria, 111., where he remained until 1869 ; he is a regularly graduated M. D., and, previous to his coming to the United States, he had been a surgeon in the French army during their crusade in Africa; this was fr >m 1834 t> 1839; when he left Peoria, in 1869, he came to Bloomington, where he has since resided. His people were those of rank and nobility; the name used to be spelled De Webber, but, during the time of Robespierre and the revolution of 1794, his people, with many others, were caused to suffer, and, as is the French custom, the name is now spelled without the De. The Doctor has a good practice, having many patients from adistance who come to him to be treated for old chronic diseases, as he makes a specialty of this kind of human troubles, and has quite a reputation in this respect. His office and residence is located at No. 607 West Market street.

H. B. WRIGHT, physician and surgeon, Bloomington. The science of medicine is of such magnitude that years may be spent in the study of some particular part of it. Dr. H. B. Wright, one of the well-established physicians of recognized ability of Bloomington, has spent much time in the study of that particular part of the medical science known as female diseases ; he is a native of Otsego Co., N. Y. ; was born Nov. *^0, 1824. He is a graduate of the Hahnemann Medical College, Chicago; he began his practice in Bloomington in 1869; his suite of rooms is located at 211 North Mainstree*. Having a great many lady patients, the Doctor has taken special pride in fitting up his office and reception rooms; here he has every convenience, his office being supplied with choice medical works, fine cabinets of medicines, elegant adjustable chairs, as well as many fine and rare specimens of anatomy and geology ; since his practice here he has met with a gratifying success, having cured some cases of female diseases of twenty-two years' standing ; he is a pleasant, genial gentleman as well as a well-read physician, both of which are conducive to his success.

S. C. WILSON, D. D. S., Bloomington; among the leading dentists of this city who have established a name and reputation for fine and lasting work is Dr. S. C. Wilson, who is a native of Newburgh, N. Y. ; he was born Aug. 20, 1841, and began the study of dentistry in 1857, with Dr John Cottam. In 1861, he became a member of the 71st Regiment N. Y. Militia, and the sime year was ordered to Washington, D. C, participating in the first battle of Bull Run; he returned to Newburgh, and in 1862, his regiment was ordered to Baltimore ; in 1863, he entered the 168th N. Y. V. I., and remained in the army until 1864. Upon his return from the army, he resumed the practice of dentistry, becoming a partner of his old tutor, Dr. Cottam, remaining with him about one year, when he sold out to him and came West, locating at this city, where he has since resided, engaging in the practice of his profession. Here, by his close attention to business and his thorough knowledge of dentistry, he has established a fine practice. His suite of rooms are located corner of Jefferson and Main, where he is supplied with all the equipments necessary to do first-class work.

H. D. WHITCOMB, painter, Bloomington; was born in Onondaga Co., N. Y., Feb. 13, 1830, and was taken by his parents to Monroe, Mich., in 1832, remaining until 1835 ; he then returned to his native county ; in 1839, he came to Illinois, and located in Putnam Co., where he lived until 1851 ; thence to Ottawa, for one year. He attended the Judson College (of Putnam Co.) for a time, and, by study and practice at home, he acquired a good education. He resided for about five years in Lowell, La Salle Co. He practiced medicine in Amboy, Lee Co., for about eleven years. He is a man of fine physical as well as mental powers, and a natural artist; his taste being in that direction, he removed to Bloomington, in 1868, and has since given his attention to fine painting, in which he enjoys the reputation of being second to none. He married Miss Laura C. Hurd, of Middleport, Niagara Co., N. Y., March 1, 1851 ; they have five children.

- - -"JOHN T. WALTON, plow manufacturer, Bloomington. Prominent among the business industries of Bloomington is the plow manufactory of John T. Walton, located at 210 and 212 W. Washington street. Mr. Walton is a native of Bracken Co., Ky. ; he came to Bloomington in 1840, with his people ; In 1849, he began work in the plow manufactory of Mr. Brokaw, serving an apprenticeship of four years ; in 1854, he, in company with Mr. H. Hastings, began business in the manufacture of wagons and stocking plows ; in the fall of 1855, he began business alone in the manufacture of wagons; in 1857, he took Mr. A. Hamilton as a partner, and they began the manufacture of plows ; in 1866, he bought Mr. Hamilton's interest in the business, and has since conducted it alone ; he is now conducting one among the largest manufacturing establishments in the city, his factory being 50 feet front by 115 feet deep, three stories, besides an " L" of two stories, 22x55 ; he gives employment to from twelve to eighteen men, and manufactures about two thousand five hundred plows per annum. A more complete conception of his business may be gained by referring to his business card, which is found in the business directory of this work. This large business is the result of his own energy and industry and good financiering. He is a man who is well known, it being frequently said of him, " His word is as good as his bond."

HIRAM BAKER, real estate, Normal; was born near Troy, N. Y., Sept. 27, 1818; son of B. and Lucy (Ives) Baker, who were of English descent During his early life, he obtained a good business education, laying the foundation for future usefulness. He came to Illinois in 1837, locating in Fulton Co ; then, in 1841, removed to Peoria Co.. where he was engaged in real estate some twenty-seven years ; in fact, Mr. Baker has been a successful dealer in real estate thus far through life. He has improved a large amount of land ; now owns 230 acres in the homestead located near Brimfield, 111., and a large tract of land in Henry and Ford Cos. ; altogether, he owns 2,200 acres of improved land. He enjoys the reputation of being a public-spirited and highly-respected citizen, having always taken an active part in all matters pertaining to the good of the community. He married Miss Sarah Frye, of Peoria, 111., Feb. 16, 1847 ; they have raised two children - Hattie P., now Mrs. George Champion, of Normal, and Frank R. ; he married Miss Delia A. Sheton, of Normal, June 3, 1875.

Bedinger, who were among the early settlers of McLean Co. ; was born in Nicholas Co., Ky., Feb. 5, 1836, where he was raised and educated. He removed to McLean Co. with his parents in 1856, settling in Normal Township. He owns 200 acres of as fine land as may be found in the county. He married Miss Mary E. Bishop, of McLean Co., March 6, 1861 ; they have had seven children, only three of whom are now living - Daniel H., John and Nellie.

CATHARINE B1TTNER. farmer; P. 0. Normal ; widow of Conrad Bittner ; was born May 20, 1830, in Germany; came to the United States in 1854, and resided in Butler Co., Ohio, where she married Mr. Conrad Bittner Sept. 20, 1 855 ; they came to McLean Co. in 1856, and located where she now resides in 1864. Mr. Bittner died July 10, 1866, beloved by friends and relatives, and respected by all who knew him, leaving a family of two - Anna E. (now Mrs. George Bohrer) and John, who is superintending the home farm, which consists of 164 acres, with a fine residence.

JESSE BLACKBURN, hardware, Normal; was born in Lancaster Co., Penn., Oct. 15, 1829, where he was raised and schooled ; also learned the trade of a cabinet-maker ; he came to Mercer Co., 111., in 1847, where he followed his trade, together with carpentering, until 1849, when he removed to Lee Co., Iowa, continuing his trade at different places until 1856, when he removed to Nebraska, where he lived some four years, then returned to Illinois, where he married Miss Eliza Baily, of Tazewell Co., 111., in September, 1859; they moved to Nebraska, where they lived until 1865, then returned to Illinois; in 1867, they located in Normal, where they have since lived; his present business he established soon after settling here, and, by square dealing, has built up a flourishing trade ; they have a family of five children, three boys and two girls.

he was raised ; during his early life, the advantages for an education were few ; he came to McLean Co., in 1856, where he has since lived, a well-to do citizen; he has made agricultural pursuits his principal occupation thus far through his life. He married Miss Nannie Artist, of McLean Co., 111., March 25, 1875; she was born in Clark Co., Ky., July 12, 1841 ; they have a beautiful home and farm, consisting of ninety-three acres of highly -cultivated land ; they are much-respected citizens.

W. P. BUCHANAN, stock-dealer ; P. 0. Normal ; was born in the city of Philadelphia, November 6, 1853; he came to Bloomington, 111., with his parents in 1861, and received a good business education ; he has followed farming and stock-dealing thus far through life, and has, by his industry and good financiering, been quite successful; he located in Normal in 1876. He married Miss Rebecca J. Dryer, of Normal, Oct. 13, 1876; they are well known and much respected.

LESTER L. BURRINGTON, Principal of the High School, Normal University, Normal; was born in Burke, Caledonia Co., Vt., March 24, 1838; he attended the district schools of his native State, then the Green Mountain Liberal Institute, of South Woodstock, Vt., now known as the Green Mountain Perkins' Institute ; he graduated at Tufts' College, near Boston, in 1866 ; Mr. Burrington taught his first school in 1858, twenty-one years ago, in a district schoolhouse of Vermont ; from there he went to Franklin, Mass., where he was Professor of Ancient Languages in Dean Academy, where he remained about three and a half years ; he returned to Vermont and took a similar position in Goddard Seminary ; here he remained about four years ; from there he came West, and was in St. Paul, Minn., one year ; Jan. 1, 1874, he accepted a position in the State Normal University, with wbich he has been connected ever since.

GEORGE CHAMPION, hardware, Normal; was born in the city of Bristol, England, Feb. 24, 1840, where he was educated ; he came to this country with his parents in 1854, locating in Elgin, where he learned the trade of a machinist, also that of a carpenter; he enlisted with the 69th I. V. I. ; went out in 1S62, and served to the expiration of his enlisted term (100 days), after which he located in Chicago, where he followed his trade until 1867, when he came to Normal and embarked in the hardware and tinware business, in company with his brother Thomas; this partnership continued until 18 '8, since which time he has managed the business. He is a practical business man, industrious and accommodating, and has built up a large trade. He married Miss Hattie Baker, of Normal, Jan. 6, 1869 ; they have three children - Gertie B., George and Frank B.

WILLIAM CLARK, farmer; P. 0. Normal; a pioneer of McLean Co.: was born in County Tyrone, Ireland, April 9, 1806, where he received a good, common schooling. In 1831, he emigrated to New Brunswick, and settled at St. John's; thence to Illinois in 1840, locating in McLean Co., where he has since resided, a well-to-do citizen. The trials and hardships of a pionei-r life are yet fresh in his memory. He married Miss Matilda Irvine, of his native country, Jan. 11, 1830; she was born in June, 1810. They have, by industry and economy, accumulated a property, consisting of 1«8 acres of land, under fine cultivation, and a beautiful residence; they have had ten children - only four of whom are now living.

KEZIAH COLLINS, farmer, and widow of Elmer Collins; P. 0. Normal; was born in Oxford Co., Me., April 25, 1826, where she was raised and educated; she is the daughter of Silas and Hannah (Davis) McLaughlin. They removed to Boston, where she married Mr. Elmer Collins Sept. 16. 1847; he was engaged in the mercantile business in Boston until 18-34, when they came to McLean Co., ill., where he engaged in the grain trade, continuing two years; he then turned his attention entirely to farming. He died Jan. 18, 1865, leaving a family of six - three boys and three girls - four of whom are now living. He was a thorough business man - beloved by relatives, and respected by all who knew him. His sons now superintend the farm, which consists of 360 acres, under fine cultivation.

^m.30W N W. COOK, professor of mathematics in the Illinois State Normal University, Normal ; was born in New York April 20. 1844, and is the son of Col. H. D. Cook. In 1851, Prof. Cook, with his parents, came West and settled in McLean Co., 111.; here they remained until 1853, then moved to Woodford Co , 111. Prof. Cook entered the State Normal University in 1862, and graduated in 1865; he then commenced teaching school in Brimfield, Peoria Co., 111.; here he remained but one year, and returned to Normal, and became Principal in the Model School Department. In 1868, Prot. Cook became a teacher in the State Normal University, and was professor of history and geography; in 1869, became professor of reading and elocution; in 1876, he was appointed professor of mathematics. F. COOLIDGE, farmer; P. 0. Bloomington; was born in Watertown, Mass., June 20, 1829; the son of John and Mary S. (Bond) Coolidge, who were of English origin. During hia early life he obtained a good education, and came to Illinois in 1855, locating where he now resides. He owns 400 acres of as fine land as can be found in McLean Co. He married Miss Vlary J. Hesketh May 25, 1852; she was born in Maine Dec. 2, 1829 ; they have six children living, whom they are giving the advanttge of a thorough education.

MRS. JOANN\ H. COOK, Normal, (widow of the late H. D. Cook); was born in Washington Co., N. Y., Dec. 23, 1817; she married Mr. H. D. Cook, Jan. 21, 1841 : he was born in Madison Co., N. Y., March 6, 1817; he was raised in Oneida Co., where he was educated and learned the trade of a carpenter ; he came to McLean Co., 111., in 1852, and, for a number of yeirs, was connected with the Illinois Central Railroad Company. In 1860, he was elected to the State Legislature. In 1861, he organized a company and entered the army, as Captain, with the 4th Illinois Cavalry, serving through the entire war; he was promoted to Colonel in 1864; and, through meritorious services, was appointed, in 1865, to the office of Military State Agent of Illinois; he came to Normal in 1869, and, in 1873, was appointed President of the Board of Railroad and Warehouse Commissioners, in which position he served until his death, which occurred Nov. 9, 1873. He was beloved by friends and relatives, and respected by all who knew him ; he left a promising family of four children.

REV. R. A. CRISWELL, Normal; was born in West Virginia, near Wheeling, May 20, 1820; son of John and Rebecca (Kilgore) Criswell, who were of Scotch origin ; during his early life his school advantages were very limited, but by home study he prepared himself, and entered the West Alexandria Academy in 1844, continuing some four years ; then entered the Washington College, at Washington, Penn., and graduated in 1849 ; early in life, he had chosen the work of the ministry, and was educating himself for that work ; he entered the Princeton Theological Seminary; took a thorough course, and graduated in May, 1852; during this time, he was licensed to preach ; he came to Illinois in 1852; loc ited in Menard Co., and began preaching in the North Sangamon Church, and was installed over that Church in November, 1853, where he remained sixteen years. He served during the late war (in different regiments) as Chaplain; he located in Normal in 1867, where he has since lived, continuing in the work of the ministry.

He married Miss Elizabeth E. Carson, of West Virginia, June 29, 1852 ; they are prominently known and highly respected ; they have raised a family of nine.

A. F. DICKINSON, attorney at law, Normal ; was born in Lewis Co., N. Y., in 1834; he came West and located in Wisconsin, in 1856, where he was engaged in farming, and afterward taught school. Mr. Dickinson was also engaged in publishing a leading newspaper called the La Fayette County Union, a strongly Republican paper ; in 1867, he came to Normal and began in mercantile business, and followed it about two years ; he next engaged in the land agent and insurance business ; he has also been, for two terms, a member of City Council ; five years, Police Magistrate, and two years, Justice of the Peace. He graduated in the Law School of the Wesleyan University, in 1875, and the same year commenced the practice of law; he held the office of Postmaster of Normal, for several years, and gave entire satisfaction, having proved himself a man of acknowledged ability.

SAMUEL B. DENNING, retired, Normal; was born in Lancaster Co., Penn., March 1, 1811, the son of Solomon and Ann (Hart) Denning, who died in 1814, and he was left to battle with the world without parental care or advice ; he was raised by his grandfather, Valentine Hart ; he began doing for himself at the age of 15, and learned the trade of a weaver, which business he followed several years. Feb. 7, 1833, he married Miss Elizabeth D. Alexander, who was born in the city of Bedford, Jan. 27, 1807 ; in 1835, they removed to Knox Co., Ohio, where he took up farming; they came to Illinois in 1841, locating in Montgomery Oo., where they remained until 1849; thence to McLean, where they have since resided, well-to-do citizens and highly respected ; they have raised a family of seven ; they are finely educated. Mr. and Mrs. Denning now live at the combined ages of 141 years.

WILLIAM EGINTON, farmer; P. 0. Normal ; was born in the city of Philadelphia, Oct. 19, 1816 ; the son of William and Jane (Gray) Eginton. He came to Bloomington, 111., in 1837, locating where he now resides, in 1844: here he has since lived, a well-to-do citizen. He married Miss Matilda Burr, of New Jersey, in July, 1838; she came with him to Illinois, April 1, 1844, and at length died, leaving seven children to mourn her loss ; she was beloved by friends and relatives, and respected by all who knew her. Mr. Eginton and family reside on the old homestead, which consists of eighty-three acres of well-improved land.

T. W. EVANS, dealer in coal and grain, Normal; was born in Fleming Co., Ky., Oct. 17, 1817; son of Robert and Rhoda (Wilson) Evans, who were of Welsh descent. Mr. Evans was raised in Madison Co., Ohio; during his early life, school advantages were limited. He began doing for himself in 1840, dealing in wool and sheep, and accumulating property. He was twice married ; first to Miss Eliza Jones, April 11, 1841 ; she died July 27, 1844, leaving two children - Charles and Isaac, who are deceased. He came to McLean Co., 111., in 1854, where he has since lived ; he has always taken an active part in all matters pertaining to the good of the community. He has followed stock dealing and farming for many years, and has been successful. Jan. 4, 1856, he married Miss Julia A. Armstrong, of Jackson Co , Va. ; they settled in Normal in 1870; they have one child - Ellen H.

STEPHEN A. FORBES, Normal ; was born in Stephenson Co., 111., May 29, 1844, and is the son of Isaic S. Forbes, a farmer. Prof. Forbes was brought up on the farm, and when about 14 years old, he entered the preparatory department of Beloit College. At the breaking-out of the late war, he enlisted as private in Co. B, 7th I. V. C. ; he was promoted to First Sergeant, then to 2d Lieutenant, and then to Captain, and did good service, and was honorably mustered out at the close of the war; he then returned home and thence to Chicago, where he commenced the study of medicine in Rush Medical College, of Chicago. In 1867, he was teaching school in the southern part of Illinois ; he became Superintendent of the public schools of Mt. Vernon, 111. In 1872, he became Curator of the museum of the Illinois State Normal University ; since this he has been appointed Director of the museum.

H. L. FISHER, retired, Normal; was born in Norfolk Co., Mass , Oct. 30, 1819 ; the son of Abijah and Fanny (Field) Fisher, who were of English origin. He was raised upon a farm, and received a common school education. Being of a mechanical turn of mind, he chose the trade of cabinet-making ; he also learned the trade of a carpenter, which business he followed for a number of years. In 1846, he removed to Providence, R. I., where he married a daughter of Rev. G. W. Appleton, Oct. 12, 1847, after which they moved to Cincinnati, Ohio, where he followed his trade for a time ; from thence he went to Hamilton, where he was engaged in manufacturing and in mercantile business until 1849 ; from thence he went Dayton, and, in 1852, to Tazewell Co., 111. ; then, in 1869, to Normal, 111., where he has since lived. He has served in a number of prominent positions and discharged his duty to the satisfaction of all concerned. They have two children - Clarence C. and Herbert E. Mr. and Mrs. Fisher have been workers in the Baptist Church for upward of forty years.

PATRICK FLANAGAN, farmer and stock-raiser; P. 0. Normal; was born in Queens Co., Ireland, in July, 1829 ; he came to this country in 1851, locating in Cleveland, Ohio, and, in 1853, went to California, and remained, engaged in mining some six years, and was quite successful; he returned to Bloomington, 111., bought land, and is now one of the well -to-do farmers of McLean Co. He owns 171 acres of well-improved land, and a fine re idence in Bloomington. He married Miss Hannora Curren, in October, 1869; they have five children - three boys and two girls.

A. D. FURMAN, farmer and nursery; P. 0. Normal: was born Oct. 9, 1829; the son of Daniel and Laura (Cowles) Furman. He came to Normal, in 1858, and, in 1860, he went to Bradford. Penn , where he married Miss Sarah E. Andrus, Oct. 29, 1862 ; then returned to Normal, 111., and bought a piece of land, and began the gardening and nursery business ; they settled where they now reside, in 1868, and own seventy-four and one-half acres adjoining the town plat of Normal, and a beautiful residence. They have three daughters and one son.

JOHN GREGORY, farmer and stock-dealer; P. 0. Normal; was born in Tazewell Co., Oct. 8, 1821 ; son of Jehiel and Sarah (Van Dolah) Gregory; he was raised upon a farm, and received a common education. He was married twice, first to Miss Caroline Dawson, Jan. 19, 1842; they came to McLean Co., 111., in 1844; she died Sept. 26, 1845. Mr. Gregory has always taken an active part in all matters pertaining to the good of the community in which he has lived, and, by his industry, perseverance and integrity, has amassed a large pjoperty, and now owns 3,090 acres ; he has been quite successful in stock-dealing, which business he still follows. He is a respected citizen, and one of the solid men of McL- an Co. He married his present wife July 9, 1846 ; her maiden name was Mary Ann Henline, of this county ; they have a family of seven children, whom they are giving the advantages of a thorough education. Mr. and Mrs. Gregory are active members of the Christian Church.

"N EDWIN C. HEWETT, President of the Illinois State Normal University, Normal; was born in Worcester Co., 'Mass., Nov. 1, 1828; in 1852, he graduated at the State Normal School in Bridgewater, Mass.; in 1853, became an assistant teacher at the Normal School, of Bridgewater, where he remained four years. In the fall of 1858, he came to Illinois and entered upon his duties as teacher in the Normal University, as Professor of History and Geography; in January, 1876, he was made President of the Normal University, where he has remained ever since ; in 1863, he received the com| limentary degree of A. M. from the University of Chicago. His long and useful career as an instructor places him among the first in his profession.

H. E. HOBART, dairyman and stock-raiser ; P. 0. Normal ; was born in Cortland Co., N. Y., Oct. 25, 1816, and was raised in Cayuga Co. until he was 16, and then removed, with his parents, to Geauga Co., Ohio, where he lived until March, 1858, when he removed to Rock Co , Wis., and remained one year ; he then returned to Ohio and located in Macon Co., bought land, and engaged in agricultural pursuits. In the spring of 1865, he came to McLean Co., 111., locating where he now resides, and engaged in farming, stock-raising and dairying ; his farm lies upon an elevated piece of prairie, presenting a beautiful view of Normal and Bloomington, as Well as the Soldiers' Orphans' Home - as fine a location as may be found in McLean Co. He has always taken an active part in all matters pertaining to the welfare of the community in which he has lived. He married Miss Lynda A. Bassett, of Ohio, Oct. 2, 1849; she was born May 17, 1821; they have two sons - Howard E. and Frank B , who are promising young men.

JOHN HOSELTON, farmer; P. 0 Normal; was born in Washington Co, Md., Aug 2, 1817; oldest son of Christian and Eve (Rohrer) Hoselton, of German descem ; his parents located in Holmes Co., Ohio, where he was raised a farmer, and has followed agricultural pursuits thus far through life. He married Miss Nancy Dalbey, of Holmes Co., Ohio, April 25, 1842 ; she was born in Washington Co., Penn., Oct. 25, 1824 ; they came to McLean Co. 111., in 1857, where they have since lived, prominent citizens, and have done much toward building up and establishing churches and schools. They have been ardent workers in the M. E. Church for many years. They have, by industry and economy, accumulated a good property, and have a family of seven children.

GEORGE P. HOWELL, farmer; P. 0. Normal; was born in Morris Co., N. J., Dec. 27, 1810; the son of Elias and Elizabeth ( Pierson) Howell, of English origin ; ': e was raised in Licking Co., Ohio ; during his early life school advantages were limited; he came to McLean Co. in 1852, where he has since lived, a highly-respected citizen. He owns a good homestead, finely located. In March, 1831, he was married to Miss Matilda Preston ; she died Jan 22, 1874, leaving a family of seven children - four sons and three daughters.

J. C. JA.YNES, farmer and stock-dealer ; P. 0. Normal; was born in Oneida Co., N. Y., Nov. 21, 1825, where he was raised and received his early education. During his early life, he learned the trade of a miller, in which business he continued some twelve years. He has twice been married ; first, to Miss Eliza Champion, of Otsego, N. Y., in February, 1846 ; they came west in 1861, settling in Woodford Co., 111., where she died April 6, 1866, leaving two children - Clarie and Mary A. (deceased). He returned to Otsego, N. Y., in 1866, and, Dec. 24, he married Miss Mary 0. Champion ; they came West and located in Kappa, 111., where he engage I in mercantile business, also superintending his farm. They own a fine farm of 160 acres ; also a beautiful residence in Normal. They have one child - Viola I. They are much-respected citizens.

G. G. JOHNSON, grocer, of the firm of Johnson & Chipman, Normal ; was born in Cornwall, Conn., March 25, 1852 , his parent? were Hopkins and Sarah (Lewis) Johnson. He was left without parental advice and care while quite young, and was raised by an uncle, receiving a thorough business education ; he came to Normal with his uncle, Lemuel Peck, in 1869. He began doing business on his own account in 1873. Their place of business is neat and well stocked.

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JAMES KELLY, Normal ; was born in the county of Derry, parish of Desertlinn, Ireland, Dec. 18, 1815; he came to this country in 1821, with his parents, settling in Chautauqua Co., N. Y., where he was raised and schooled. In 1833, he removed to the city of Buffalo, where he served a regular apprenticeship at the trade of a brick-mason and plasterer, after which, he attended school at Oberlin, Ohio. In 1845, he located in Platteville, Wis. where he lived until 1865, when he came to Normal, where he has since lived He married Miss Philomelia C. Culver Nov. 10, 853 ; they have two children - Alice M. and Lida A.

J. S. LACKEY, M. D., Normal; was born in Madison Co., Ky., March 14, 1836. He is largely a self-made man, having been left to battle with the hardships of the world without parental advice or care when a mere boy; he was educated at Charlottesville, Va., and commenced a medical course. He came to Illinois in 1857, and graduated at the Chicago Medical College in 1861, and there began the practice of his profession ; in 1862, he came to Bloomington ; in 1865, he removed to Augusta, Ark., where he remained for a time ; then returned to Illinois and settled at Stafford, where he remained four years; he located in Normal in 1872, and, giving his entire attention to his profession, has built up a large practice. As a physician, he is well-read and energetic. He married Miss Sallie Didlake. of Bloomington, Nov. 9, 1858 ; they have three children - Keith, Eddie D. and M. P.

RICHARD LONG, farmer, P. 0. Normal; was born in County Cork, Ireland, July 15, 1823. He came to this country in 1845, and lived for a time in Salem, Mass., and also in different parts of that State ; he resided in Rockland Co , N. Y., for three years; in 1853, he removed to Chicago ; in May, 1854, to McLean Co , where he has since resided. He bought his present, farm in 1867, which consists of 83 acres of finely-improved land. He married Miss Mary Corter in September, 1853 ; they have raised a family of eleven children, eight of whom are now living.

WILLIAM M. LOEHR, farmer, stock-dealer and dairyman, P.O. Normal; was born in Somerset Co , Penn., May 16, 1826, where he was raised and schooled. He came to McLean Co., 111., in 1845, locating in Bloomington. He has followed agricultural pursuits thus far through life, with the exception of some five years, when he was engaged in the lumber business, in Bloomington. He located where he now resides in 1873 ; his farm consists of 150 acres of as fine land as may be found in McLean Co., with a beautiful residence, located in the center of a large grove of evergreens. He married Miss Margaret Brendel, of Montgomery Co., Ill , in September, 1853 ; they have five children, whom they are giving the advantages of a thorough education.

MRS. L. R. LUFKIN, Normal; widow of Charles D. Lufkin,and daughter of Addison and Nancy (Hicks) Smith, who were of English origin; they settled in Shelbyville, 111., in 1830; here Mrs. Lufkin was educated, and Oct. 28, 1855, was married to Mr. Charles D. Lufkin, who followed mercantile business up to his death, which occurred in March, 1863 ; he left a family of promising children, one daughter and four sons. Mrs. Lufkin and family located in Normal in 1878, that her family might finish their education. Mrs. Lufkin has been an active worker in the Episcopal Church since a child.

HENRY McCORMICK, Professor of History and Geography of the State Normal University, Normal ; was born in County Mayo, Ireland, February 5, 1837, and brought up on the farm until he was 16 years old; he then emigrated to America. He first located in Ohio, where he was engaged in farming for two or three years ; he then went to Wisconsin. In 1859, he came to Boone Co , 111., and commenced teaching school, and remained there until 1865. He then came to Normal and entered the State Normal University, and in 1868 graduated. He then became Principal of the Normal Public Schools for one year. In the fall of 1869, he became a member of the State Normal University Faculty, and his been connected with the institution ever since, being now Professor of History and Geography.

JOSEPH MILLER, farmer; P. 0. Normal; was born in Wurtemburg, Germany, Jan. 14, 1829. He was brought to this country by his mother, in 1834, settling in Fairfield Co., Ohio, where he was raised until the age of 14, after which time he began to do for himself. During his early life he learned the trade of wagon-making, also carpentering, and followed contracting and building for a number of years. He came to Illinois in 1854, locating in Bloomington, where he followed his trade two years ; thence to Benjaminville, where he lived eleven years ; thence to where he now resides. He owns 80 acres of fine land, and is a public-spirited and well-to-do citizen, respected by all who know him. He married Miss Eliza J. Stimmel, of Franklin Co., Ohio, Jan. 29, 1857.

STEWART MOONEY, farmer; P. 0. Normal; was born in County Antrim, Ireland, March 3, 1833. He was raised in the city of Glasgow, Scotland. He came to the United States in 1852, and located in Harrison Co., Ohio where he engaged in agricultural pursuits, and on the 8th of April, 1855, he was married to Miss Mollie Black, of Carroll Co.. Ohio. He came to Illinois shortly afterward, remaining until 1859; then returned to Harrison Co., Ohio, and in August, 1862, he enlisted with the 126th Ohio Inf., and participated in many of the most severe engagements of the war, serving three years, and was one among the fortunate ones who escaped without a scratch. He was taken prisoner at the battle of the Wilderness, and was confined in the Andersonville prison several months. After the service he returned to Harrison Co., and, in the fall of 1865, he and his wife came to McLean Co., 111., and shortly located in Tazewell Co., engaging in agricultural pursuits. They located where they now reside in 1875. He is a thorough and practical farmer, and a much respected citizen.

T. NIHILL, Township Assessor ; Section 1 ; P. 0 Normal ; was born in County Clare, Ireland, in 1836. He came to this country in 1850, locating in Western New York, where he engaged with the New York and Erie Railroad Co. In 1854, his parents settled in Harrison Co., Ohio, and he then engaged in agricultural pursuits. They removed to McLean Co., 111., in 1856, settling near Le Roy, and in 1862, they located in Normal Township, where they have since lived ; he has served as Township Assessor for nine years. He owns a beautiful little home farm, which consists of eighty-two acres. Married Miss Caroline A. Bennett, Tuscarawas Co., Ohio, in January, 1858. They have a family of six, whom they are endeavoring to give a good education. His father died in 1872, at the ripe age of 78. His mother still survives, at the age of 90.

VIRGINIA C. OHR, Superintendent of the Soldiers' Orphans' Home, Normal; was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, July 28, 1836, and is the widow of Col. S. P, Ohr, who was a native of Maryland. They were married Oct. 15, 1856. During the late war Mr. Ohr entered the army as Captain in the 61st I. V. I. During his service he participated in many of the most severe battles of the war, and arose to the rank of Colonel, serving three years. His death occurred Sept. 14, 1864 ; after which Mrs. Ohr was appointed Superintendent of the Soldiers' Orphans' Home, at Springfield, which position she held until 1869, when the Soldiers' Orphans' Home was established at Normal, she being appointed Superintendent, and has since officiated in that capacity. Mrs. Ohr is a lady of rare ability, having satisfactorily managed the affairs of this institution since its establishment. Mrs. Ohr has four daughters, two of whom are assistants, and two finishing their education. As a family they are well known and highly respected.

THOMAS PISELL, farmer; P. 0. Normal; one of the pioneers of McLean Co.; was born in Somerset Co., Penn., in 1814, and was taken to Richland Co., Ohio, by parents, where he was raised ; he has followed agricultural pursuits thus far through life ; he came to McLean Co., 111., in 1852, locating at Twin Grove, and, in 1855, he located on the farm where he now lives; at the time of settling, the country was comparatively new, and the trials and hardships of a pioneer life are yet fresh in his memory ; but he has succeeded in accumulating a good property ; he owns a fine farm of 104 acres, the best watered farm of the county, there being an artesian well near his residence which furnishes an inexhaustible quantity of fine water. He married Miss Margaret Morrill, of Richland Co., Ohio, in September, 1836; they have raised a family of nine, six of whom are still living - four boys and two girls.

S. J. REEDER, retired ; P. 0. Normal ; was born in Montgomery Co., Ohio, Jan. 21, 1824, but was raised and received his early education in Fayette Co.; he finished a good business education at the Sidney Academy, Sidney, Ohio; he came to McLean Co., 111., in 1849, locating at Randolph's Grove, and, for a time, taught school ; then took up agricultural pursuits, continuing until 1863, when he sold out and removed to Normal for the purpose of educating his family. He was appointed Postmaster of Normal in 1864, and was elected Justice of the Peace; after having served some two years as Postmaster, he resigned, but served as Justice of the Peace twelve years, and is at present Township Supervisor ; these positions he has filled with credit. He has been an active worker in all matters pertaining to the interests of the community. He married Miss Sallie, M. McWhorter, of Clinton Co., Ohio, April 10, 1849 ; she died April 4, 1874, beloved by friends and relatives, and respected by all who knew her, leaving a family of six.

HANNAH ROGERS; P. 0. Bloomington ; was born in Greene Co., N. Y., July 1, 1808, her maiden name being Hannah Hubbard. She married Elihu Rogers, who was born in Greene Co., N. Y., Oct. 8, 1805, and, in 1844, came West to Illinois, and located in Old Town Timber; he came here worth perhaps $1,200 or $1,500 ; invested in land, and was very successful in farming ; at one time, he was among the leading farmers of the county ; he entered the grain business and dealt very largely in grain ; he also erected a flour-mill, and, for a time, was doing well ; hut, with the financial crash of 1857, he lost considerable money ; but he managed well and was a hard worker, and contrived to accumulate considerable property. Mr. Rogers was a member of the Second Presbyterian Church, and one of the first Trustees of this Church at Bloomington ; he purchased the lumber with his own money to build the Church, and donated to the Church $1,600 ; he died of bronchitis Dec. 2, 1872 ; he was respected and beloved by all. Mrs. Rogers has erected a very fine residence on Main street, which is her home, and has built a business block in Normal.

JEREMIAH ROOP, farmer; P. 0. Normal; was born in Dauphin Co., Penn., Jan. 10, 1822 : he was taken by his parents to Center Co., where he was raised and schooled, and learned the trade of cabinet-making, which business he followed some sixteen years ; being a thorough mechanic and industrious, he accumulated a good property ; he removed to Tippecanoe Co., Ind., where he was married April 20, 1849, to Miss Eleanor Gapen, of Boone Co., Ind.; they came to McLean Co., HI., in 1855, locating in Downs Township, where he engaged in agricultural pursuits, continuing until 1867, when they came and located where they now live, in a beautiful residence ; they own a fine property, which is the result of their industry and economy ; they have three children - Alice, Frank and Burt.

J. B. SARGENT, Township Collector; P. 0. Normal; was born in Douglas Co., 111., Dec. 28, 1844 ; his early life was spent upon a farm ; at the age of 19, he entered the Asbury University of Greencastle, Ind., where took a thorough course, graduating in 1860. and chose law for his profession, but his health became so impaired that he was compelled to abandon it for a time. Sept. 1, 1809, he married Miss Florence C. Farrow, of Greencastle, Ind.; then engaged in agricultural pursuits for five years. In 1875, he came to Normal, and, in 1877, was elected Township Collector, and, in 1878, was re-elected. He is a thorough business man. He also serves as a Trustee of the Wesleyan University. Mr. and Mrs. Sargent are much respected by all ; they have raised a family of three - William F., Snowden G. and Jean B.

MRS. MARY M. SEWARD, Normal; widow of the late M. D. Seward, who was one of the founders of the Bloomington Stove Works; was prominently connected with this company until his death, which occurred Oct. 22, 1870; he left a family of two. Mr. and Mrs. Seward came to Bloomington in 1866. They were married June 15, 1854; she was the daughter of William M. and Mary M. Pettit, born in Dutchess Co., N. Y., July 29, 1832. He was born in the same county Sept. 9, 1830. During his brief life in McLean Co., he had, by his integrity and social qualities, won the highest regard of all who knew him.

MINOR L. SEY.viOUR, Professor of Natural Science in the Illinois State Normal University, Normal ; was born in Kings Co., N. Y., Sept. 10, 1835 ; his father, H. S. Seymour, was a farmer; here on the farm the son remained until 19 years old ; he then set out to seek an education ; he entered the academy at Owego, N. Y., and also attended the school in Ithaca, N Y., where now is located Cornell University. In 1856 Prof. Seymour came West ; here he has been engaged most of the time in school teaching in different pans of Illinois. In 1878, he was appointed Professor of Natural Science in the State Normal University.

SAMUEL M. SILL, farmer ; P. 0. Normal; was born in Bedford Co., Penn., May 15, 1839 ; he came to McLean Co., 111., with his parents, in 1854, locating in Dry Grove Township. He married Miss Julia Stephens, of Oak Grove, in this county, Dec. 2, 1863 ; they settled where they now reside in 1864, and own 164 acres of fine land. They have been quite successful, which is the result of energy, perseverance and economy ; they have two children - Ida and David E.

MRS. NANCY 0. SMITH, Normal; widow of the late Brainard Smith; was born in Berkshire Co., Mass., June 17, 1822; her husband was a native of Franklin Co., Mass., where he was born May 28, 1818. They were married April 4, 1844. They located in Franklin Co., and began farming; in 1856, they came to Illinois, locating in Christian Co., where they remained until 1865, when they came to Normal for the purpose of educating their family, consisting of three sons and three daughters, who are now finely educated. Mr. Smith died Aug. 21, 1877> beloved by friends and relatives, and respected by all who knew him.

^""^ALBi-.RT STETSON, Professor of Language and Reading in the State Normal University,. Normal; was born in Kingston, Mass., Aug. 6, 1834; he graduated from the Bridgewater Normal School in the spring of 1853 ; after teaching three years, he entered Harvard University, from which he graduated in 1861; he taught school in Provincetown, Mass., uutil the fall of 1862, when he came to Normal; he became a member of the Faculty of the Normal University Oct. 12, 1862, and has been connected with this institution ever since.

MRS. CATHARINE STUART, Normal; widow of Chambers M. Stuart, who was born in Bath Co., Ky., Feb. 7, 1823; while residing there he taught district schools and farmed up tothe fall of 1858, when he moved to Clark Co., Ky., where he continued the same occupation until November, 1862, when he moved to Normal Township, McLean Co., 111., where he engaged one year in farming; he then moved to Normal, and went to work at the carpenter's trade, which he had learned in Kentucky, and at other times he taught school until his decease, Aug. 15, 1872. Feb. 18, 1847, he married Miss Catherine Stephens, of Bath Co., Ky., where she was born Feb. 1, 1828; they were blessed with eight children, viz.: Mary T., James S.. Leander,. Alpha D., Alice, George M., Lee and Fred; James S. died Feb. 26, 1871, aged 21 years, 6> months and 17 days; Leander died in August, 1851, aged 2 months. Mr. and Mrs. Stuart were members of the Christian Church, and Mrs. Stuart is an active member at. this time. Mis* Alpha D. is a school teacher, and now so engaged in Sec. 16, Mt. Hope Township.

A. C TAY'LOR, Deputy County Clerk, Normal; son of George M. and Elizabeth (Hawkins)' Taylor; was born in Mahoning Co., Ohio, Jan. 23, 1851; he came to McLean Co., Ill , in 1861, with his parents; they settled in Normal in 1863, where he was educated, attending the Normal! school; here he obtained a good business education, laying the foundation for future usefulness. His first employment was as clerk in the drug business, then for a time in the grocery trade. In December, 1876, he was appointed Clerk ; and, in 1877, Deputy County Clerk. He was appointed Secretary of the McLean County Republican Convention in 1877; these positions he has filled with credit.

WILLIAM G. THOMPSON, farmer ; P. 0. Normal ; son of Charles and Ann (Graves) Thompson ; was born in Culpeper Co.. Va., April 30, 1804 ; he came with his parents to Christian Co., Ky., in 1812, where they lived until 1835 ; thence to McLean Co.. 111., where he has since lived, and been a witness of the change from a wild and desolate, to a thickly-settled and well developed country. He has taken an active part in public matters, and especially in the Church, being one of the first to organize and establish the First Baptist Church, of Bloomington, and has since been prominently connected with its growth and prosperity. He has been twice married ; first, to Miss Louisa Hazard, in December, 1831 ; she died in July, 1838. And, Sept. 27, 1841, he married Miss Mary Dodge, of t'ulpeper Co., Va. Mr. Thompson owns 140 acres of beautiful land, in sight of Bloomington, and finely located. Here he has resided twenty-six years, and has been a resident of the county forty-four years. He has four daughters - Margaret, Minnie, (now Mrs. John Burgart, of Bloomington,) Abbie and Hattie.

MRS. M. E. VANPELT, Normal ; widow of Rev. John F. Van Pelt. He was a native of Carrol Co., Ky., where he was born Jan. 27, 1821 ; the son of Samuel and Anzolitta (Goddard) Van Pelt ; he was raised and schooled in Carroll Co., and began early in life to prepare for the work of the ministry, beginning to preach at the early age of 20 years, in the M. E. Church. He was a member of the Kentucky Conference, some twenty-five years. He married Miss Mary E. Wight, of Shelby Co., Ky., Sept. 26, 1850. They came to Normal, in 1864, and settled where Mrs Van Pelt now resides. He organized the first M. E. Church of Normal, and labored faithfully in the work of the ministry until his death, which occurred May 8, 1867. He died beloved by friends and relatives, and esteemed by all who knew him, leaving a family of six children - Samuel James W. (deceased), William M. (deceased), Mary L., John R., Sarah E.

H. K. VICKROY, fruit grower ; P. 0. Normal ; was born in Westmoreland Co., Penn., Oct. 24, 1842 ; he came to Illinois in 1856, locating in Bureau Co., and was schooled at the Mt. Carroll Seminary ; in 1858, he began in the nursery business, continuing it until 1862, when he enlisted with the 93d I. V. I. ; he participated in many of the most severe battles of the war ; was mustered out after the service of three years ; after which, he returned to Bureau Co. ; in 1869, he removed to Champaign, and took charge of the orchard and garden of the Illinois Industrial University, continuing there until 1874, when he came to Normal and established his present business ; his many years of experience enable him to thoroughly understand and successfully manage his already extensive business : he is a man of fine social qualities, and a practical business man. He married Miss Mary P. Graves, of Bureau Co., 111., Dec. 10, 1868 ; they have two children - M. E. Louise and H. Edwards.

G. R. WOOLSEY, vi. D., Normal ; son of Jesse and Freelove (Rogers) Woolsey, who were pioneers of Henry Co., 111. ; he was born in Henry Co., 111., Sept. 21, 1840, where he was raised and obtained his early education ; he attended the Mendota Collegiate Institute ; he graduated at the Hahnemann Medical College, of Chicago, in March, 1868, and soon began the practice of his profession in Normal, where he has built up a large practice, and established a fine reputation ; his increasing practice testifies to his ability ; hiving had eleven years' practice in this vicinity, he is well known and much respected. During the late war, he enlisted with the 112th I. V. I., and participated in. many of the most severe engagements, serving some three years.

JACOB BISHOP, farmer ana stock-raiser ; P. 0. Hey worth ; was born in Frederick Co., Md., June25, 1797. At an early date, he moved with his parents to Fayette Co., Penn., where he lived until March, 1812, when they moved to Ohio and settled in Licking Co., near the Perry Co. line ; during the moving, they passed several bodies of troops going to tight the British. He lived in Ohio until 1820; he there married Miss Mary Ann Weedman May 10; she was born in Pennsylvania Aug. 15, 1830. He came to Illinois and settled at Randolph Grove, on his present place, and the next season he built a house on his place. He and his brother-in-law, John Weedman, bought an ox-team and did an extensive business breaking prairie ; in the fall of 1831, he hauled 100 bushels of oats to Chicago, and has made upwards of twenty trips since. He owns 300 acres in this county, and has thirteen children - Sarah Ann, George B., Hannah, Charity, Jacob C, Charlotte, John S., Mary E., Harriet, William F., Elizabeth, A. M. and Joseph A. ; all live within twenty miles of the old homestead. Jan. 23, 1873, Mrs. Bishop died. Mr. Bishop is now 82, and enjoys good health, and has sixty-eight grandchildreu.

JAMES BISHOP, farmer, P. U. Heyworth ; was born in Champaign Co., Ohio, Nov. 12, 1821, and lived there nineteen years ; he then went to Calloway Co., Mo., near Portland, where he lived a year; he then came to Illinois, and settled in McLean Co., working by the month for Mr. M. L. Bishop; in 1847, he came to his present place, and has lived there since. He is not an office-seeker, and has held no office, except connected with the schools and roads. He owns 5o8 acres in this county, located about three miles southeast of Randolph Station, on the Big Kickapoo Creek; it is well adapted to stock-raisiug, in which he is largely interested. March 26, 1846, he married Miss Mary Thompson, a native of Ohio; they have had ten children, seven of whom are living - Chloe, George, Jane E., Arthur A., James, Charles and Ida May. His parents, Aquilla and Susannah Winn Bishop, were natives of Virginia and Kentucky ; they were married in Ohio, and died in Champaign Co., Ohio, in 1839 and 1823 respectively.

BENJAMIN CHRISMAN. farmer and stock-raiser ; P. 0. Hey worth ; was born in Fayette Co., Ky., on his fathers farm, Feb. 5. 1847, where he lived until 1867, when, with his parents, he came to Illinois, and settled on the present place, and has lived here since He married Miss Eva Durgy March 14, 1872, who was born near Watertown, N. ¥". ; they have two children - Jennette and Joseph H. He owns 277 acres in this township, located four miles northwest of Heyworth, well adapted to stock, in which he is largely interested. His parents, Jefferson and Jennette Chrisman were natives of Fayette and Jessamine Cos., Ky ; they were married in Kentucky, and had six children, two living - Benjamin D. and Henry H ; they came to Illinois and settled in McLean Co ; he died Oct. 5. 1876, and she died April 1, 1879.

HARRISON H.CLARK, farmer; P.O.Randolph: was born in Licking Co., Ohio. July 6, 1836, where he lived until he was 20 years old ; he then, with his parents, came West and settled near his present place, where he lived four years ; they then moved to an adjoining farm that he and his brother George had bought ; he lived there until August, 1862, when he enlisted in the 94th I. V. I., and was in the service three years ; the last year he was Second Sergeant of Co. I. He was at the siege of Vicksburg, Mobile and the other engagements of the regiment. On his return from the army, he engaged in farming with his brother. In the spring of 1867, he came to his present place and has lived here since. He owns 160 acres in this county, which he has earned by his own labor. In the winter of 1866, he married Miss Sarah Blandine ; she was born in Licking Co., Ohio ; they have had five children, four of whom are living - Ransom, Pauline, Charlie and Lewis B.; deceased - May.

GEORGE H. CLARK, farmer and stock-raiser; P. 0. Randolph ; is a native of Licking Co., Ohio, and was born May 5, 1834, on his father's farm, where he lived twenty-three years; he then came West to Illinois and settled near his present place, and lived there three years, when he occupied his present place, and has lived here since. He married Miss Eliza E. Bowers Jan. 23, 1856 ; she was born in Licking Co., Ohio ; they had five children, four living - Emma B., Myron H. George L. and Chloe ; Nancy died. He visited this township the spring before he was married and worked on a farm here for several months. He began farming on his own account, on becoming of age, living with his parents until after he had married. He then moved to a farm near by and lived there until the fall following, when he visited Minnesota, and soon came to Illinois, as stated. He owns 165 acres in this county, which he has earned by his own labor and management; it is located seven miles southwest of Bloomington, and two and one-half miles northwest of Randolph.

MATTHEW COVARDALE, retired farmer ; P. 0. Randolph ; was born in Maryland, Aug. 13, 1807. He married Mrs. Thompson, formerly Miss A. Collison, Feb. 8,1835; they have no children ; she has four children by former marriage - Frank, Mary Jane, William and Elizabeth. He lived in Maryland eight years, and, with his parents, moved to Hamilton Co., Ohio, where he lived until the fall of 1830, when he came on horseback to Illinois, and settled in Randolph's Grove, working by the month. He soon rented a small place aad farmed until 1885, when, upon being married, he moved to a farm adjoining the present place, and now a part of same. He lived there until 1843, when he moved to his present residence. He owns 393 acres in this county, which he has earned by his own labor. His wife is a native of West Virginia ; she was born Jan. 9, 1810. Her former husband, George Thompson, was a native of Virginia; they settled in this county in 1832 ; he died in August, 1833. Her son, William Thompson, married Miss Cassandra French, who died in Iowa; they had two children - Oliver C. and Minerva. His present wife was Miss Mary Jones; they were married in Iowa, and have had nine children ; seven living - Anstis, Mary J., Martha E., George, Daniel, Edith and Nellie. In 1868, he returned from Iowa, and has lived here since.

J. 0. DAVIS, farmer; P. 0. Heyworth ; was born in Galena, Kent Co., Md., April 20, 1838, where he lived eight years ; he then, with his parents, went to Cecil Co., Md., where they engnged in farming nine years ; September, 1856, he came West to Illinois, and worked by the month on the farm for Judge Davis and L. W. Betts, with whom he continued eleven years ; he then rented a farm from the Judge, two miles east of Bloomington, and faimed the same for two years ; then he came to the present place, which belongs to Judge Davis and contains r,27 acres, in the management of which he is in partnership with the Judge ; they are largely interested in stockraising, for which the place is well adapted. He is no office-seeker, though he has been identified with the offices connected with the school and road. Dec. 8, 1867, he married Miss Mary Moore ; she was born in Pennsylvania, in 1850 ; they have five children - Susie B., Frank L., Lorena M., Ella H. and James L.

G. M. DELANO, Postmaster, Heyworth; was born on Seguin Island, Me., June 17, 1823, where he lived until he was six years of age ; when, with his parents, be moved to Portland, where they lived until 1839 ; they then moved to Boston, Mass., where he lived until 1853, during which time he learned the harness-making trade ; he then came West to Illinois, and worked at his trade in Bloomington until December of the same year ; he then went to St. Louis, Mo.; thence to Springfield, 111., where he followed his trade for two and one-half years, when he again went to Bloomington and worked at his trade about one year; he then moved to Leroy, and, in 1858, came to Heyworth and engaged in the business on his own account, and followed the same until 1868. In July, 1861, he was appointed Postmaster, and has held the position since; at first, the business of the office was light, but, with the growth of the village and surrounding country, it increased until now it is fully four times the amount when he took charge, notwithstanding that the territory has been lessened by new offices near by; in 1875, it was made a money-order office. Nov. 6, 1851, he married Miss Annie O'Brien ; they had three children; two living, viz. : William and Mary.

J. D. DOWNS, farmer and stock-raiser; P. 0. Downs. The subject of this sketch was born in Downs Township, this county, where he lived until he was 24 years old ; he then settled on his present place, locating on the part situated in Downs Township, where he lived until the winter of 1878, when he came to his present place. He married Miss Eliza A. 'Cowden, Feb. 20, 1868 ; they have four children, viz. : Frank E., Mary M., Albert R. and Frederick Lawson. He owns 214 acres in this county; it is located three and a quarter miles southwest of Downs Station, on the I. B. & W. Railroad, and ten miles southeast of the city of Bloomington.

W. W. ELDER, grocer, Hey worth ; is a native of Hamilton Co., Ohio : he was born on his fuller's farm Sept. 19, 1828, and lived there until he was 6 years of age, when, with his parei'ts, he moved to Fayette Co., Ind., where they engaged in farming, remaining eight years, when they came to Illinois and settled in McLean Co., and engaged in farming; in 1850, he began farming on his own account, and continued at same until 1856, when he came to Hey worth and engaged in the grain business with Mr. Rutledge, and, the same year, built a dwelling-house, it being the first built within the town plat; he was identified with the grain business at this point under different firm names until 1872. In August, 1862, he enlisted in Co. B, 94th Regt. I. V. I., and was elected 2d Lieutenant; was wounded at the battle of Prairie Grove, Ark., from which time until February, 1863, he remained in the hospital ; he then came home, and, in June, the same year, he received his discharge. In the winter of 1872, he engaged in his present business, and has twice held the office of Supervisor of this township ; also Justice of the Peace and School Treasurer. Feb. 14, 1850, he married Miss Amanda J. Rutledge.

W. M. FOWLER, farmer and stock-raiser ; P. 0. H ey worth ; was born in Bosquoin, Hillsborough Co., N. H., Oct. 22, 1807, where he lived ten years, when, with his parents, he moved to Morgan Co., Ohio, where they engaged in farming; he lived there until he was 19 years of age. He then, Dec. 14, 1826, married Miss Mary Hutchins, who was born in Lincoln Co., Me., Nov. 10, 1804; they have had ten children, six living, viz., Mary Ann, Jane, Sarah S., Margaret M., Louis and Sophia S. After his marriage, he engaged in farming on his own account near his father's place and followed the same eight years ; he then went to Washington (now Noble) Co., and engaged in farming; in 1861, he and his sons-in-law put an oil well down on the farm 147 feet deep, and took 3,000 barrels from same ; he also gave leases for eight other wells; in 1865, he sold his place and came to Illinois, and bought and settled on his present place ; he now o.vns 24o acres, having shared considerable among the children. After his marriige, while in Ohio, he learned shoemaking, and had considerable trade in that business in connection with his farm.

GEORGE W. FREEMAN, farmer; P. 0. Heyworth; was born in Oswego, N. Y., Dec. 27, 1827, where he lived about four years, when, with his parents, he moved to Wayne Co., where they lived until 1848; he then moved to Ohio and settled in Hancock Co.; engaged in railroading and lived there until 1853, when he went to California, going by overland route with ox-team ; his object was mining, and he met with fair success ; he remained there until summer of 1855. Nov. 14, 1850, he married Miss Martha Anderson, a native of Richland Co., Ohio ; she remained in Ohio during his trip to California ; on his return from there, he went to Ohio and sold out his place and started for Iowa ; he stopped at Lyttleville, in McLean Co., on business, and, his wife being ill, he determined to remain until spring, when he rented a farm near his present place and lived on it a year ; he then moved to a farm near by, thence to Heyworth, and served as a Constable five years; he next moved to Funk's Grove, thence again to Heyworth and thence to his present place, and has lived here since. He enlisted in the 94th I. V. I., but, upon examination, he was rejected, owing to his lack of teeth. He has held the office of Constable and Collector ; he has also served three years, and is now on his fourth term as Supervisor. He owns 255 acres, located three miles west and a half-mile north of Heyworth, which he has earned by his own labor. His parents, Morris and Orinda Freeman, were natives of New Jersey and Vermont. He was a contractor and builder, and, owing to a certain contract, he failed; and, though but 14 years old, the son engaged on the farm at $5 per month, in order to assist his mother, who died in 1859.

ABRAHAM FRY, farmer and stock-raiser ; P. 0. Randolph ; was born in Greene Co., Penn., Jan. 6, 1816, where he lived until he was ten years of age; when, with his mother, he went to Ohio and settled on a farm in Licking Co., Ohio ; in August, 1826, his father died, while in Penn sylvania, on his return from Ohio, where he was improving a farm ; shortly after this, the family moved to the farm in Ohio; though he was quite young, he made a hand at the plow, and lived with the family until his marriage, when he moved to an adjoining farm ; in 1854, he came to Illinois, and, in the spring of 1855, he settled on his present place. He has been Assessor of this township about five years; he has taken an active interest in the schools of his neighborhood, and has been Director of the same for twenty consecutive years. In October, 1837, he married Miss Sarah Myers, who was born in Ohio, and died April 22, 1863 ; they had two children - Perryander and J. B. ; the former enlisted in the (J4th I. V. I., and died at Springfield. Mo., Oct. 16, 1862. His present wife was Miss Elizabeth Bishop; they were married Nov. 8, 1864 ; she was born in this township ; they had two children ; one living - Mary ; Laura died June 25, 1873. He owns 430 acres in this township, which he has earned by his own labor and management.

J. W. FUNK, farmer and stock-raiser; P. 0. Hey worth ; was born on his present place Jan. 11, 1832, and has always lived on the same; in 1865, after the death of his father, he took charge of the place. July 30, 1866, he married Miss E. C. Fryer; they have two children - Jessie A. and John W. He first took charge of the farm in 1865, after his father's death, and, in 1868, he received the same as his share of the estate; his father, Jesse, was born in Clark Co., Ky., where he lived about six years ; he then, with his parents, moved to Ohio; in 1824, he came to Illinois ; and, in 1825. he settled on the present place and lived here until his death, Feb. 6, 1865. The present Mrs. J. W. Funk is a native of Scioto Co., Ohio ; she was born in Portsmouth, Aug. 30, 1843 ; her parents, John and Nancy A. Glover Fryer, were natives of Ross and Champaign Cos., Ohio ; they were married in Portsmouth ; her parents were early settlers there ; her father built the Government blockhouse at Urbana, and Mrs. Fryer has the ax he used for the same ; there were fourteen men at work and but two axes. In 1865. they came to Illinois and settled at Lincoln, where he followed his trade of carpenter and builder, and resided there until 1869, when they went to Ohio, and remained there until 1873, when they came to McLean Co., and lived one year with their daughter ; they, then, again went to Ohio, where they lived until 1876, and then came to McLean Co. again, and have lived here since.

T. D. HARTSON, stock-dealer ; another of the old settlers and natives of McLean Co., who is probably as well and favorably known as any farmer and stock-dealer in the county ; he was born in 1836, and, during his early life, he had to depend upon his own resources for getting an education, as he was left an orphan at the age of 4 years ; his people, who were natives of New England States, came West while much of Illinois was yet but sparsely settled and improved, his father being one of the first settlers of De Witt Co., and establishing the first store in that county in 1830 Mr. Hartson has spent most of his time in agricultural pursuits and stock-dealing : his farm of 200 acres is located five and one-half miles south of Bloomington, on Sec. 7, Randolph Township. He, for the past three years, has been President of the McLean County Agricultural Society, which has been organized for the past twenty-six years ; he is always ready to help forward anv enterprise that he deems for the public good, and is well known as one of the energetic, enterprising and thoroughly reliable citizens of McLean Co.

DAVID HOUGH AM, farmer and machinist; P. 0. Hey worth ; was rorn in Highland Co., Ohio, Jan. 16, 1825 ; in 1835, he came to Illinois with his parents and settled in De Witt Co. ; in 1852, he came to Lyttleville, where he, Mr. Rust, and a brother-in-law, built the present saw and grist mill, and carried on the same eleven years ; he then sold out his interest, and has since followed farming and his trade of machinist ; he formerly traveled with Mr. William Stevens, they repairing machinery and building mills in different parts of the State. He formerly carried the mail from Heyworth to Lyttleville, and was Postmaster of the latter place for a short time. Nov. 11, 1853, he married Miss Mary Rust, who was born in Monroe Co., Miss., June 9, 1824, ; they have six children, viz.: Francis M., George W., Mary F., Thomas Jeff., Louisa J. and David A. In 1850, he went to California by ox-team, and returned by Panama and New York.

WILLIAM F. IJAMS, farmer and stock-raiser; P. 0. Bloomington; was born in Muskingum Co., Ohio, on his father's farm, July 7, 1816, where he lived until he was 21 years of age. He married Miss Eley Robinson Feb. 2, 1837, who is a native of Licking Co., Ohio, and was born Oct. 25, 1818. The following December, he moved to a farm of his own, near by his parents, where he lived until 1852; he then came West, to Illinois, and settled in Marshall Co., where he engaged in farming, and lived there two years ; he then came to his present place, locating on the part situated in Downs Township ; in 1868, he moved to his present residence. He is no office-seeker, his only offices being connected with the schools and roads. He owned 480 acres in this county, which he has deeded to his children, he managing the property during life. He has eight children - Mary Ann, William H., T. L., Sarah E., Edith, Eliza J., Samuel H. and Rosie.

H. A. KARR, farmer and stock-raiser ; P. 0. Heyworth ; was born in Hamilton Co , Ohio, Aug. 5, 1830, where he lived nearly four years ; he then moved with his parents to Illinois, and settled in McLean Co., where the present village of Heyworth now stands, where they lived twenty-two years ; they then came to the present residence, both being on the same farm, and he has lived here since. At the age of 18, he worked around by the month, until he was 21 years old, making his residence at home; he then apprenticed to the caipenter's trade, and followed the same for fifteen years, being transient in this neighborhood ; he then took the management of a portion of his father's farm, and has followed the same ever since He owns 174 acres in this county, which he has earned by his own labor. He married Miss Mattie E. Story, June 10, 1861, who was born in Hamilton Co., 111. ; they have four children - Lyon, Grant, Mary and Frank. His parents, Walter and Eliza A. Karr, were natives of Sussex Co.,

NATHAN LOW, boots and shoes, Heyworth ; is a native of McLean Co., 111., and was born on his father's farm July 5, 1835, where he lived until 1855 ; he then visited St. Paul, Minn. In 1856, he, in company with A. J. Mason, engaged in the livery business in Bloomington, 111. ; he continued in the business for six months, when he withdrew and went to Missouri, also visiting Omaha, Neb., to look after a claim, which he found had been "jumped." In 185(5, he engaged in the general merchandise business at St. Joseph, Mo., and in the following November he exchanged the same for the Denman House, in Bloomington, which he sold in December, 1857, and went to Missouri; in. the spring of 1858, he went as assistant wagon master in a Government train to Salt Lake City, being discharged there in November of the same year ; from thence he went to California, stopping in San Bernardino Co. ; thence to Los Angeles ; thence to San Francisco, in 1859; thence to Olympia, Washington Territory, where he conducted a sheep ranche until 1861 ; in July of that year, he took his stock to the Walla Walla Valley, and remained until 1862 ; he then went to Florence City. Idaho, and engaged in gold-mining, remaining until 1863, when he returned to Heyworth, III., via the Panama and New York route, arriving here in December, 18 >3, when he engaged in farming in this township, and followed the same until 1867 ; he then went to Missouri, and engaged in the stock business ; in the spring of 1868, he engaged in his present business. He married Miss Annie M. Hill Nov. 30, 1865 ; she is a native of Holmes Co., Ohio ; they have five children.

D. H. McFARLAND, physician, Heyworth ; was born in the village of Licking Creek, Cumberland Co., Penn., Oct. 16, 1831, where he lived three years, when, with his parents, he moved to Mercersburg, in Franklin Co., Penn. ; he lived there until he was 17 years of age ; one year of this time he spent clerking in a general merchandise store, in Mercersburg. In 1848, with his parents, he moved to Clinton Co., Ind., and engaged in farming until 1852; he then, with his brother's family, went to Monongahela City, Penn., remaining one year, and then returned to Frankfort, Ind., and engaged as clerk in the iron, hardware and grocery business, remaining one year, when he again went to Monongahela City and clerked for twenty-eight months in a general merchandise and mining business ; then returning to Frankfort, he engaged as clerk in the drug store of Dr. Dunn, and read medicine under Drs. Dunn, Byers and Carter for three years ; he then went to Chicago and attended lectures at the Rush Medical College, in 1857 and 1858 ; he then returned to Frankfort and began the practice of medicine ; in 1859, he came to Heyworth and engaged in the dry-goods business with his brother J. C. ; they continued one year, when the business was destroyed by fire; he then engaged in the drug business and office practice in Louisville, Ky. In 1861, he was commissioned as First Assistant Surgeon 15th Ind. V. I., and remained in the service one year, when, owing to ill health in his family, he resigned, and settled in Heyworth, and has lived there since. In 1868, he went to the Rush Medical College and presented himself for graduation ; he spent several months in the college hospital, and received his diploma by direct examination. June 22, 1859, he married Miss Miriam E. Dunn, of Indiana.

S. MANN, hardware, etc.. Heyworth; was born in Galesburg, Knox Co., 111., Sept. 12, 1842, where he lived one year, when, with his parents, he moved to Warsaw, Wyoming Co., N. Y., where he lived eighteen years ; he then went to Hornellsville, Steuben Co., N. Y., and apprenticed to the tinner's trade, remaining three and one-half years ; he then went to Warsaw and engaged in the business on his own account, continuing fourteen months, when he sold out and went to Kansas City, Mo. ; thence to Bloomington, 111. ; thence to Mason City, where he worked at his trade about one year, and then engaged in the business on his own account, continuing four years ; he then came to Heyworth and established his present business ; at first, he started in a very small way, and, by close attention to business and good management, he kept steadily increasing his stock, until now it not only embraces all the goods found in his line, but includes a general tin, sheet-iron and copper manufactory, in which all goods in this line are made to order in any pattern ; he also deals in agricultural implements, and keeps a full variety of the best make on hand. Sept. 12, 1867, he married Miss Elmira Burnett, of Horuellsville, N. Y. ; they had three children, two living - Frankie and Willie.

H. A. MYERS, farmer; P. 0. Bloomington, box 991 ; was born in Licking Co., Ohio, Aug. 23, 1827, where he lived until 1864. He was married Dec. 25, 1849, to Miss Levina Schechter, of Richwood, Union Co., Ohio ; die was born in Knox Co. When but 20 years old, he took up the management of the home farm and conducted the same until 1864; in 1851, he bought a farm adjoining his father's farm, of 183 acres ; in 1864, he sold the two farms and came West, bringing with him 1,400 head of sheep, and located two miles east of Bloomington; he next moved to a farm six miles from Bloomington, on Cheney's Grove road, containing 564 acres; he then came to his present place, located ten miles from Bloomington, and containing 257 acres. When he came West, he was largely interested in wool-raising ; lately, he has confined himself to stock and general farming. They have had ten children, eight, still living - Theodosia A., Henry S., Margaret C, James F., William F., Rose L., Jennie and James S.

SAMUEL NICKERSON, dry goods, Heyworth ; is a native of this township and born on his father's farm Sept. 16, 1849, where he lived eleven years ; they then moved to a farm near

Heyworth, being there also about eleven years, when the family came to the village; he lived here two years; then went to Terre Haute, Ind., and engaged as clerk in a hardware store, remaining two years; he then returned to Heyworth, and was confined by sickness until the following August, when he visited the lakes in Wisconsin ; returning in the fall, he remained until the spring of 1877 ; he then traveled east, visiting his father's native place in Maryland, and returned in July the same year. In the spring of 1878, he bought out Short & Dillon, formerly Wamsley Bros., and has conducted the business since. The business was first established by Wamsley Bros about 1865, and was conducted by them until 1878, when they were superseded by Short & Dillon, who, in a few months, disposed of the business to Mr. Nickerson, who found that, with no experience and a depleted stock, his task of putting the business on a good footing was by no means a small one ; but, by close attention to business, coupled with the knowledge that in buying lay the chief point of selling, together with a cautious study of the wants of his trade, he soon had the satisfaction of seeing his business increasing, and each succeeding month adding to its variety and extent, until now it is conceded that his is the leading business in his line in Heyworth. Though gaining this point, he felt that, so long as there was a chance to benefit his trade, there was something for him to do, and to meet this point, he, on March 1, 1879, put his business on the cash basis, thus securing to his customers goods at prices which do not include the losses on bad accounts, which, in a credit business, are sure to occur in spite of the best judgment.

E. J. PASSWATER, farmer and stock -raiser ; P. 0. Heyworth ; is a native of Hamilton Co., Ohio; was born Sept. 15. 1821, and lived in Ohio till 1830, when, with his parents, he came to Illinois and settled at the west end of Randolph Grove May 16, 1830. In the fall, his father entered the present place, and lived here until his death, Feb. 28, 1851. Mr. E. J. Passwater married Miss Almeda Savage, who was born in Kentucky and died Feb. 12, 1865. After his marriage, he began business on his own account. After his father's death, he and his brother Clement took the management of the farm and bought an additional eighty acres. After his brother- Clement's marriage, they divided the home farm, the original falling to E. J., where he has lived ever since. By his first marriage he had ten children, nine living - Martha J., Ann 11., Rhoda C, Ervin P., Alice, Elizabeth, Levina, Enoch H. and George W. ; Almeda died. Sept. 7, 1871, he married Mrs. Annie E. Jones Atchison, who is a native of this county ; they have one child - Emma May ; she had two children by former marriage - Sarah G. and Charles N. His parents, Pernell and Comfort Short, were natives of Delaware ; she died April 25, 1844.

CLEMENT PASSWATER, farmer and stock-raiser; P. 0. Heyworth; was born on hia father's farm, in Hamilton Co., Ohio, March 17, 1825, where he lived five years, when, with hia parents, he came to Illinois, and settled at the west end of Randolph's Grove; this was in May 16, 1830: he lived with his parents until June 1, 1848, when he married Miss Rebecca Yocom, of Kentucky. After his marriage, he began business on his own account, working part of his father's farm, his wife remaining at her home in Sangamon Co., which place he also made hia home. In the spring jf 1849, he settled on eighty acres that he and his brother had bought previously, and on which he lived until 1867, when he came to his present place, and has lived here since. He is no office-seeker, and has held no office except connected with the schools. By his marriage he has had seven children, six living - Emily J., Stephen H., William F., Enoch D., James C. and John L.; Mary C. died

JOHN R. PETERS, of the firm of Slagel & Peters, blacksmiths, etc., Heyworth: was born on his father's farm, in Shenandoah Co.. Va., Aug. 8, 1845, where he lived one year; he then, with his parents, moved to Hardy Co., Va., where he lived until 1861, when, with his mother and family, he came West to Illinois, and settled in McLean Co., at Lexington, where, at the age of 16, he was apprenticed to the trade of a blacksmith, according to State statute. After learning his trade, he took a trip East, visiting his native county in Virginia, after which he returned to Lexington and worked at his trade. In 1866, he went to Martin Township, in this county, and engaged in the blacksmithing business on his own account. In 1868, he sold his business and came to Heyworth and worked for Mr. Slagel, with whom, in the summer of 1871, he formed a partnership, an account of which will be seen elsewhere. Aug. 23, 1870, he married Miss Mattie £., daughter of Mr. J. Slagel ; she was born in Pendleton Co., Va. ; they have one child - Hurbet J.

WILLIAM QU1NTON, farmer and stock-raiser; P. O. Heyworth; was born in Kilkenny Co., Ireland, March 21, 1811, where he lived until he was about 33 years of age ; he then went to Australia and, in 1849, came to the United States, settling in California, and, in 1850. he came to Illinois, settling on his present place, and has lived here since. In December, 1856, he married Miss Mary Ann Mooney ; she was born in Wexford Co., Ireland, in December, 1833 ; they had seven children, five of whom are living - Mary Jane, Elizabeth, John H., Sophia and William. He owns 320 acres in this and DeWitt Co., which he has earned by his own labor and management. His farm is located four miles southwest of Heyworth, and is well adapted to stock-raising. While in Australia he cared for sheep and followed farming, and when the California excitement began, he left Australia for same and followed mining, and met with fair success, but. owing to sickness, had to leave.

HENRY RALEY, farmer and stock-raiser; P. O Bloomington; was born in Bedford Co.* Penn., Jan. 20, 1845; his parents moved to Clay Co., Ind., when he was but 6 months old, and lived there until 1855, when in the fall of that year they came to Illinois and settled in Bloomington Township, this county, and lived there three years ; they then moved to Old Town Township, and he lived there until 1866. On Dec. 20, of that year, he married Miss Lizzie S. Welsh; they have four children, viz., William A., Eugene E., Henry L. and Charles E. After his marriage, he came to this township and lived here one year; he then moved to Hudson Township, living there six years, and then came to his present place; in 1864, he enlisted in the 155th Reg. I. V. I., and remained in the service one year; he owns 206 acres in this county; it i« located seven miles southeast of Bloomington, and four miles west of Downs, and is well adapted to stock-raising.

DR. A. F. ROGERS, grocer, Hey worth ; is a native of Leicester, Worcester Co., Mas*., and was born Oct, 11, 1812; he lived in his native town about three years, when, with his parents, he moved to Bernardston Mass., thence to Swansea, N. H , where he lived until he was 6 years of age; he then came West to Illinois, and settled at Waterloo, Monroe Co., where he was principally engaged in farming until 1835, when he joined the Methodist Conference, and remained in active service until 1858. He attended the first conference held in this county in Bloomington, about 1842; in 1844 and 1845, he was on the Bloomington Grove Circuit, during which time he held a revival in Bloomington, some forty to fifty being converted. In 1858, he engaged in the drug business in Leroy, and in 1865 he came to Heyworth, moving his drug business here, which he continued until 1870, his store being the first in the place; he then engaged in preaching until 1877 ; in the spring of 1879, he engaged in his present business. In the fall of 1835, he married Miss Ann Eliza Warnock, daughter of Judge Warnock, of St. Louis, Mo.; she died in 1842; they had four children - two living, viz., Dr. L. H. and Mrs. Ann E Howard. In 1845, he married Miss Julia A. Gibbs, of Leroy ; they had eight children - five living, viz., Mrs. Lucretia Whiting, Mrs. Ellen Stretch, Flora, Austin W. and Orvill.

0. C. RUTLEDGE, of the firm of I. Vanordstrand & Co., grain, lumber etc., Heyworth ; was born in McLean Co., 111., on his father's farm, located in the present township of Randolph, Oct. 19, 1831, where he lived until the age of 27; in the summer of 1855, he bought grain in ) ley worth for Mr. E. Birney.'of Le Roy, this county, and thus did the first business transacted at Heyworth; at first the business was very small - all the grain was handled by hand, and weighed on small platform scales. In the fall a small warehouse was built, in which to handle and store the grain. In the spring of 1856, Mr. Birney quit the business at this point, and the firm of Elder & Rutledge was formed, doing business until April 1, 1858, when they consolidated with Mr. I. Vanordstrand, and did business as I. Vanordstrand & Co.; during the following summer, Mr. Rutledge withdrew from the firm; and on being married, he moved to Downs Township, engaging in farming; he remained there two years, when he returned to Heyworth and engaged in the general merchandise business with Mr. J. C. McFarland - the firm being McFarland & Rutledge; they continued in the business until 1865; during three years of this time Mr. McFarland was in the army, and Mr. Rutledge had the entire management ; he then sold out his interest, and bought an interest in the business of I. Vanordstrand & Co., and has continued a member of that firm since ; in 1872, Mr. Elder withdrew from the firm. Mr. Rutledge is the oldest living native resident of this township. In 1862 he was Assessor, and received the appointment of Township Treasurer the same year ; he has also held the offices of Township < lerk, Village Trustee, Corporation and School Treasurer. He married Miss Sarah A. Elder June 8, 1858, who died in 1865; they had one child - Mary F. He married Miss Letitia A. Battershell, Dec. 24, 1866; they have two children living, viz., Lettie and Lyndon.