McLean County, Illinois - Chapter 35: Miscellaneous, Continued, 1924 (part 4 of 8)

On March 19, 1865, the Capen family settled on a small farm on what is now Vale street, a part of the city of Bloomington. The following year the farm was sold and removal had into the city where Charles L. Capen has since resided. He is a member of the first class of the Normal University High School, from which he was graduated in 1865. He then entered Harvard college, where he graduated in 1869, with the degree of Bachelor of Arts, later receiving his Master of Arts degree. In 1871 Mr. Capen was admitted to practice and became a member of the law firm of Williams, Burr & Capen, which continued until 1902, when ill healtn caused the retirement of Mr. Burr. The firm continued as Williams & Capen until the death of the senior member in 1904, and since that time Mr. Capen has been alone. In 1922 he ceased the more active practice but retains an office in the Peoples' Bank building. Among his many clients he has been local attorney of the Illinois Central Railroad Company for 52 years.

On Oct. 27, 1875, Mr. Capen was married to Miss Ella E. Briggs, a daughter of Robert W. and Charlotte (Becker) Briggs. To this union two children have been born, Charlotte, born Jan. 24, 1878, and Bernard C, born May 11, 1882, lives in Denver, Colo. On June 6, 1903, Miss Charlotte Capen was married to Percy B. Eckhart. They live at Kenilworth, 111., and have four daughters.

Mr. Capen has been dean of Illinois Wesleyan University since 1913, and has been a professor in the Bloomington Law School, a department of Illinois Wesleyan University, since 1902. He teaches the subject of Corporations, Bailments and Common Carriers, and Damages and Legal Ethics. He was a member of the State Board of Education from 1883 until it was abolished in 1917 and served as its president from 1913 until 1917. Upon the abolition of that board and the substitution of the State Normal School Board, he was appointed by Governor Lowden a member of the latter and is still active in that capacity. He is a member of the State Bar Association and was its president from 1903 to 1904, and he is also a member of the American Bar Association. Mr. Capen is a 32nd degree Mason, a charter member of the Alumni Club, and has lived at 710 North East street, Bloomington, since 1880. He is a reliable and highly esteemed citizen of his community.

J. C. Hoselton, retired, is a veteran of the Civil- war and an early settler of McLean County. He was born in Berlin, Holmes County, Ohio, Aug. 9, 1844, and is the son of John and Nancy (Dalby) Hoselton.

John Hoselton was a native of Washington County, Md., and his wife was born in Washington County, Pa. They came from Ohio, where they had settled at an early date, to Illinois in 1857, making the trip by horse and wagon. Mr. Hoselton rented a farm and also worked at his trade of cabinet maker. He manufactured a small separator, or machine, used for threshing grain. The latter part of his career was spent on his farm in Normal Township, five miles north of Bloomington. Mr. Hoselton died in 1872, and his wife died five years later. They were the parents of seven children, two of whom are now living: J. C, the subject of this sketch, and John H., who lives in Springfield, Mo.

J. C. Hoselton spent his boyhood days in Ohio and on his father's farm in McLean County. He enlisted in the army when he was 20 years old, becoming a member of Company I, 145th Illinois Volunteer Infantry. After serving throughout the war in -the Army of the West in Southern Missouri, he was discharged at Springfield, 111. Mr. Hoselton then engaged in farming on the home place until 1884 when he came to Bloomington. He became a contractor, hauling sand for building purposes. After ten years in this line of work he entered the employ of the Bloomington Canning Company. He now lives retired at Normal, where he owns a nice home at the corner of Normal Avenue and Locust Street.

On Nov. 7, 1871, Mr. Hoselton was married to Miss Martha Ann Gaddis, a native of White Oak Township, McLean County, and the daughter of Silas Gaddis, a pioneer settler of Illinois, having come here from Tennessee. Mrs. Hoselton died Jan. 22, 1920.

Mr. Hoselton has always been a Republican and served as school director in the early days. He is a member of the Masonic lodge, the Grand Army of the Republic, and belongs to the Christian Church, as also did his wife. Mr. Hoselton is a substantial citizen and a highly esteemed member of the community.

O. C. Hamilton, owner and proprietor of the Hamilton Hotel, is a well known business man of Bloomington. He was born in Shelby County, Mo., Jan. 11, 1872, and is a son of Charles A. and Martha (Moyers) Hamilton.

The Hamilton family is of old Virginia stock and both Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Hamilton were born near Beverly, Va. After their marriage they went to Missouri where he became interested in farming and stock raising in Shelby County. He spent the remainder of his life there and died while visiting his son in Bloomington in 1913. Charles A. Hamilton served throughout the Civil war in the union army. His widow resides in Chicago. They were the parents of five children, as follows: L. F., lives in Chicago ; Minnie, married John Spagenberg, lives at White Hall, 111. ; 0. C, the subject of this sketch; Maud C, married Dan Brown, lives in Chicago, and Clay M., who also lives in Chicago.

0. C. Hamilton was reared in Missouri and received his education in the public schools and the Gem City Business College at Quincy, 111. When he was 21 years old he went to Chicago where he engaged in the restaurant business with his brother. In 1902 Mr. Hamilton came to Bloomington and after being interested in various business enterprises there, he purchased the hotel and apartment building in 1910, which is known as the Hamilton Hotel and the Hamilton Apartments. It is located on the corner of Gridley and Front street. Mr. Hamilton is also interested in other projects and in 1901 organized the Hamilton Hotel Company, owners of the Arlington Hotel, which was formerly the Hills Hotel. He has been president of the company since its organization, and he is also a member of the firm of McReynolds, Getty Clothing Company, which was organized July 2, 1923.

On Dec. 14, 1892, Mr. Hamilton was married to Miss Pearl L. Hainline, a native of Iowa, and the daughter of John F. and Rebecca (Dale) Hainline. Mrs. Hamilton's father is a veteran of the Civil war and is now

Mr. Hamilton is a 32nd Degree Mason and a member of the Mahomet Shrine at Peoria. He and his wife are members of the Christian Church and he is a member of its Board of Directors. She is a member of the Eastern Star. Mr. Hamilton belongs to the Bloomington Club and the McLean Country Club.

Alonzo McKinney, who now lives retired at Normal, has been a prominent farmer of McLean County for many years. He was born near Zanesville, in Guernsey County, Ohio, June 23, 1849, and is the son of John and Mary J. (Smith) McKinney.

The McKinney family originally came from Pennsylvania, where Joseph, grandfather of the subject of this sketch, was born. He was one of the very earliest settlers of Ohio and settled in New Concord, Ohio. He was a blacksmith by trade and also owned a farm in Guernsey County. John McKinney, his son, came to Illinois in the spring of 1864 and settled on a farm in White Oak Township, McLean County. He made the trip by rail over the Toledo, Peoria and Western Railroad. After operating his farm in McLean County for nine years he moved to DeWitt County, and lived there until the time of his death in 1888. Mary J. (Smith) McKinney was also a native of Ohio and her parents came from Virginia. She died in 1915 at the age of 86 years. There were seven children in the McKinney family four of whom are now living, as follows: Alonzo, subject of this sketch ; Ida, unmarried, lives in Los Angeles, Calif. ; Joseph H., retired, lives in Clinton, 111., and John H., a banker, lives at Clinton, 111.

Alonzo McKinney received his education in the schools of Ohio and attended New Lexington High School in Perry County, Ohio. When he was a young man he began farming, which has been his occupation throughout his career. He farmed one year in White Oak Township, McLean County, three years in DeWitt County, and then returned to White Oak Township. Mr. McKinney has lived retired at Normal since January, 1917, but he still maintains an interest in farming. His land holdings total 510 acres of well improved land.

Charles Johnston was a native of New Jersey and came to McLean County in 1857. His wife was a native of Ohio. To Mr. and Mrs. Mc- Kinney four children were born, as follows: Alice Estella, married H. D. K. Thomas, lives in DeWitt County; James R., a farmer, lives in White Oak Township, McLean County; Maude, married George E. English, lives in White Oak Township, McLean County ; and Amanda Dell, married E. L. Grove, lives in White Oak Township, McLean County.

Mr. McKinney has been a Republican during his entire life and has held the offices of highway commissioner, school trustee for 30 years and supervisor for three years. He is a stockholder in the Hudson State Bank and a director and stockholder in t*he Hudson Elevator, and is a stockholder in the elevator of Carlock, 111. He is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Mr. McKinney is a representative and dependable citizen of McLean County and has many friends.

W. P. Garretson, jeweler, is a successful and well known business man of Bloomington. He was born on a farm in Dawson Township, Mc- Lean County, Jan. 16, 1858, and is a son of Talbott and Mary Ann (Dysart) Garretson.

The Garretson family came from Ohio originally but lived in Indiana for a number of years. In 1850 they removed to Illinois and settled on a farm in Dawson Township, McLean County. Talbott Garretson was born in 1810 and died in 1881, and his wife was born in 1816 and died in 1878. They were the parents of 10 children, seven of whom are now living.

W. P. Garretson is the youngest of his family. He spent his boyhood on the home place and received his education in the district schools. When he was 21 years of age he came to Bloomington and entered the employ of A. E. Elbe, a jeweler. Mr. Garretson remained with this company 31 years and in January, 1911, entered business for himself at 309 North Main Street. He has built up a splendid business and carries a complete stock of jewelry, clocks and silverware.

Mr. Garretson was married on Oct. 9, 1888, to Miss Fannie Senseney, a native of Bloomington and the daughter of H. M. and Love L. (Ballard) Senseney, both deceased. To Mr. and Mrs. Garretson one child has been

Mr. Garretson is a Republican and belongs to the Association of Commerce, the Kiwanis Club, the Maplewood Country Club and the Bloomington Club. He is a member of the Second Presbyterian Church and belongs to the Masonic lodge and Consistory. His residence is in Normal. Mr. Garretson has an extensive acquaintance in McLean County and is highly respected.

James Edwin Robinson, deceased, was for many years a leading farmer and stockman of Woodford County. He was born in Montgomery Township, Woodford County, 111., Sept. 11, 1844, and died in Bloomington, Dec. 8, 1920. Mr. Robinson was the son of Henry Mortimer and Nancy (Allison) Robinson.

Henry Mortimer Robinson was a native of Coshocton County, Ohio, and a descendant of Major William Robinson, a Revolutionary War veteran of Clarksburg, W. Va. His wife was born in Ohio in 1818 and was the daughter of Daniel Allison, who settled in Woodford County, 111., in 1832. Henry Mortimer Robinson became the cattle king of Illinois and at the time of his death owned over 2,000 acres of land. He was a personal friend of Abraham Lincoln and went to Washington to attend the president's inauguration. He was a Republican and a member of the Methodist Church. Mr. Robinson died Jan. 26, 1886. He was married twice. His first wife was Nancy Allison and to this union four children were born: Phoebe, who died at the age of eight years; James Edwin, the subject of this sketch; Rebecca Harriet born Dec. 1, 1845, married Daniel Chaffer, and she died in Washington, 111., Oct. 22, 1919; and Mary, who died at the age of six years. Mrs. Robinson died in September, 1848, and on Aug. 8, 1849, Mr. Robinson was married to Miss Mary Little, a native of Ohio, born Jan. 14, 1815. To this union three children were born, as follows: Martha Sophia, married Frank Piper, deceased, and she lives at Eureka, 111. ; Henry M., deceased ; and William W., deceased. The second Mrs. Robinson died March 1, 1890.

James Edwin Robinson received his education in the schools of Eureka, III, and after graduating from Eureka College taught school for three years that he might have enough money to start farming. He then engaged in general farming and stock raising, in which he met with marked success. At one time Mr. Robinson owned 3,000 acres of land, all of which was well improved. In 1887 he retired and moved to Eureka, where he lived until 1891, at which time he came to Bloomington, where he built a fine home at 1411 North Main Street. Mr. Robinson traveled extensively throughout the United States, Canada, Alaska and South America. He was a student of the Bible and a great reader and thinker.

Mr. Robinson was married the first time to Elizabeth Bell Vance on Dec. 31, 1869. She was the daughter of Peter and Louise (Mitchell) Vance, natives of McLean County, 111. Mrs. Robinson died Oct. 15, 1896. To this union six children were born as follows: Stella May, deceased, was the wife of George Haynes, also dead ; Bertrum Henry, Normal, 111. ; Minnie Louise, wife of Rev. Edwin Simpson, Green Bay, Wis. ; Lawrence Eugene, Peoria, 111.; Charles Judson, a professor in Des Moines College, Des Moines, Iowa; and Inez A., wife of Elmo Mead, Snohomish, Wash.

On Oct. 5, 1897, Mr. Robinson was united in marriage with Miss Georgiana Ford, a native of Freeport, III, born Jan. 19, 1877, and the daughter of Hiram and Rosalie (Hunt) Ford, the former a native of New York and the latter of Baden, Germany. Mr. Ford was born Nov. 25, 1850, and came to Illinois in 1856. He was one of the pioneer railroad men of the west, being an engineer on the Chicago & Northwestern Railroad for many years. He was a Republican and a member of the Baptist Church. Mr. Ford died Nov. 18, 1888, and is buried at Sterling, 111. His widow, who lives with Mrs. Robinson, was born Sept. 9, 1853, in Grand Duchy of Baden, Germany. There were two children in the Ford family, Mrs. Robinson, who now resides at 1411 North Main Street. She is a member of the D. A. R., Letitia Green Stevenson Chapter. Mrs. Robinson now holds the office of registrar. She is state regent of the Daughters of American Colonists. She comes from the Mayflower fame and Huguenots; and Bessie, born March 31, 1879, and died in Los Angeles, Calif., Jan. 6, 1921. She was married on Aug. 5, 1911, to John Richard Miller, who lives in California. To James Edwin and Georgiana (Ford) Robinson four children were born, as follows: Lorena Hortense, born Feb. 4, 1902, married on March 6, 1922, to Harold Laverry, vice president of the Corn Belt Oil Company of Bloomington ; James Edwin, born Oct. 19, 1904, with his mother; Esther Naomi, born March 1, 1908, at home; and Hiram Ford, born Nov. 2, 1911, also at home.

Mr. Robinson was a Republican and a member of the Baptist Church, of which he was trustee and deacon for a number of years. He was one of (31) the founders of Brokaw Hospital and was a prominent member of his community. The Robinson family has always been well and favorably known in Illinois and is representative of the best citizenship of the state.

Wayne C. Townley. - One of the best known and most esteemed of the younger attorneys of the city of Bloomington is Wayne C. Townley, who has offices in the Peoples Bank Building. He is not alone one of the more aggressive members of the McLean county bar, but is also known and recognized as a leader in civic affairs, is the district president of the Lion Clubs, the district including the entire state of Illinois.

Mr. Townley was born at Mt. Morris, 111., and later went to Macomb, 111. Having completed his education in the public schools of Macomb he went to the Western Illinois Normal School, where he received his diploma. Then he came to Bloomington and entered the college of arts and the law school at Illinois Wesleyan University. While at Wesleyan he was one of the most active students. He took part in and became a leader of many of the student organizations, was on the debating team, which took many honors during his incumbency, and was recognized for his scholarship and social leadership. Having graduated from Illinois Wesleyan University in the class of 1919, he began the practice of law in Bloomington, believing that this city offered a good field, in spite of the many lawyers already located here. His choice proved his wisdom, for he found a good business in his line, almost from the beginning.

When the World war came, Mr. Townley, like hundreds of other young men, put his patriotic duty above his private interest, and closed his office and enlisted in the service of his country. He was assigned to the gas warfare division of the service. He was finally mustered out without having been sent abroad. He had reached the rank of sergeant when he was discharged.

For three years after his return home, Mr. Townley offered his professional services to his former comrades and handled many war claims for disabled veterans of the war.

Mr. Townley is a ready speaker on many important subjects. He has written a text book on business law for schools and for business men. He has written many articles on matters of public interest for the news- papers and magazines. Since the organization of the Lions Club in Bloomington a few years ago, Mr. Townley has been one of its most enterprising and aggressive members. So prominent was his leadership that in the spring of 1923 when the state convention of Lions Clubs was held in Bloomington, he was elected without opposition as state president. On one of his trips he became interested in the neglected condition of the grave of Thomas Lincoln, father of Abraham Lincoln, and Sarah (Bush) Lincoln, the step-mother, in Coles County, 111. He at once started a movement among the Lions Clubs of the state and nation to erect over this grave a suitable memorial to mark the last resting place of the father and step-mother of America's great martyred president. This monument was dedicated on May 16, 1924.

Mrs. Caroline F. Kimball is one of the women of Bloomington who have lived a long and useful life and made every year count for the good of her own family and the community in general. She taught school for several years, served over 20 years as reference librarian, and is active in church and social and educational affairs of many kinds.

Caroline Frances Jackman was born at West Newton, Mass., a suburb of Boston, on Nov. 24, 1844. Her parents were John Adams Jackman and Sarah Farnum Sargent Jackman. They were both natives of Boscawen, N. H., and descendants of early settlers at Ipswich, Mass. (1630-1640.)

With the exception of a few years of residence in Norwalk, Ohio, her early life was spent in Boston and here she received her education, graduating in 1864 from the Girls High and Normal School. For 60 years Mrs. Kimball has kept in touch with some of her classmates of this school.

In September, 1864, she was married to Benjamin Rush Kimball, then in business in Chicago, but like herself of New England birth. His people also came from Boscawen, N. H., and there had been many years of close friendship between the two families.

She came to Chicago at an exciting and interesting time, the closing years of the Civil war attended the great Sanitary Commission Fair, saw the body of the martyred Lincoln as it lay in state in the old Chicago court house. The new home was on the north side and she watched workmen who were engaged in laying out what became Lincoln park.

The great fire of 1871 came, sweeping away home, business, in fact all worldly possessions. With her little children, one a babe of two months she came for shelter to the home of her father, John A. Jackman, who had moved to Bloomington in 1864, becoming superintendent of motive power for the Chicago and Alton Railroad. In the spring a home was again established in Chicago, but in 1873 the little family definitely moved to Bloomington. Practically ever since that time Mrs. Kimball has lived in the Jackman homestead at 507 West Locust Street. In this home she was the companion of the beloved father and mother until they, in the fullness of years "fell on sleep." Her husband died in 1895. Three of her daughters were married from this home. They are now Mrs. J. L. Hasbrouck, Mrs. Frank I. Miller, well known in Bloomington and Normal where both now reside, and Mrs. W. C. Windle, of Newark, Ohio. Remaining with her in the old home, which for 50 years has been the center of warm hearted hospitality, are her brother, Dr. Frederick 0. Jackman; her sister, Mrs. Georgia Jackman Soper, and her daughter, Miss Mary L. Kimball.

Mrs. Kimball's education was most thorough, her early environment was one of culture and aspiration toward higher things of life. Her memory has ever been most retentive, and she had received training both in music and art. When about 1879 she began her services as instructor in the Bloomington public schools, there could have been few teachers better qualified than she to work in any department, but it was natural that the young mother should be assigned to a position among the little children. For 11 years she taught in primary grades. During these same years she also gave devoted and faithful service as teacher in the primary department of the First Presbyterian Sunday School. And these things were all a part of her great task in life, the nurture and education of her own four daughters.

In 1891, she entered upon her long years, almost 30, of service in the Bloomington public library, where Mrs. Hannah R. Galliner, of revered memory, was still librarian. Mrs. Galliner closed her 27 years of service in 1894. At that time Mrs. Kimball was appointed first assistant. As the work of the Withers library, now taken over by the city, became greater, she was named as reference librarian. In this position, which was hers for 20 years she came in contact with students in the high school, Wesleyan and Normal, with the ministers, professional people, club members of the community. The young men working on a debate, the woman with a club paper to prepare, always found her helpful and sympathetic. If there was anything in the library that bore on the topic, Mrs. Kimball could find it. Many times she brought her own books, old magazines, etc., to supply a needed item. In this work her long years of reading, her keen interest in public events during her whole lifetime, were a wondrful assistance.

Mrs. Kimball was one of the earliest members of Letitia Green Stevenson chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, joining the chapter in the year of its organization, 1894. She has held office as historian, as treasurer, as vice regent, and during the years 1908-10 was regent of the chapter. Three times she represented the chapter at the Continental Congress, or meeting of the national society, in Washington, D. C. ; also several times at state meetings. In 1922 the chapter made her honorary past regent for life. She is still a most useful and valued member, her advice is sought by officers, and hearty co-operation given in all chapter undertakings.

A charter member of the Bloomington Woman's Club, there has hardly been a year when Mrs. Kimball has not given useful service as officer, department head, or committee member. Not all attention has been given to these club activities, but as a devoted member through the years of the First Presbyterian church, she has had a large part in the women's work, especially as teacher in the Sabbath school and as a leading member of the Woman's Missionary society. In connection with her work in these different organizations, she has prepared many fine papers which show decided literary talent. A number of articles from her pen have been published in the proceedings of the McLean County Historical Society. She was one of the organizers of the Bloomington Art Association, which flourished in the early '90's and numbered in its membership many gifted persons ; also of the Sketch club, organized about the same time, whose members met with pencil or brush in hand. At this time she did much painting in oils and upon china. Another artistic accomplishment has been her needle work, for she is an adept in plain sewing and embroidery. Today her leisure is spent with books, the current periodicals, for she keeps up with all the questions of the day - and meantime her busy fingers ply their skill in making beautiful articles which are highly prized by her family.

A. G. Carnahan, who successfully operates a garage and machine shop at 208-210 East Monroe street, in Bloomington, was born in Lee County, III., May 5, 1868, the son of John and Melvina (Cole) Carnahan.

John Carnahan was a native of Lee County, 111., as also was his wife. He served throughout the Civil war and was a prominent farmer and stockman. Mr. and Mrs. Carnahan, deceased, were the parents of five children, three of whom are now living.

When A. G. Carnahan, the subject of this sketch, was 10 years of age he was placed in the Soldiers' Orphans' Home at Normal, 111., where he remained until he was 16 years old. While there he had charge of the water works, and after leaving the institution he was made chief engineer of the Miller Brothers Dry Dock plant at Chicago, and he was the youngest steam engineer at that time in Chicago. After remaining with that company for three years, Mr. Carnahan was engaged as engineer on the tug "Williams" on Lake Michigan, and later on the tug "Bertha," and the barge "Solan Johnson," holding each position for two years. He was also engineer on the steamer "C. C. Meyers." Mr. Carnahan returned then to Normal and installed a heating and electric light plant in the orphan's home there, which was about four years' work. He then entered the employ of the White and Evans Portable Elevator Company at Bloomington, where he made patterns and dies for portable elevators. His next work was the installation of the electric light and heating plant in the Illinois Hotel at Bloomington, and in March, 1905, he opened his machine shop in Bloomington. He has enlarged his business until he now occupies a fine garage on East Monroe Street, where he carries on all kinds of automobile welding, grinding and machine work. He does welding and cylinder reboring and has a completely equipped machine shop. Mr. Carnahan employs 12 men in his shop.

On March 1, 1890, Mr. Carnahan was married to Miss Hattie Pallister, a native of Fulton County, 111. To this union six children were born, as follows: Robert, a welder, employed in his father's shop; Ray, also employed in his father's shop as foreman; Helen, married David Conroy,

Mr. Carnahan is a Republican, a member of the Christian Church, and belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, No. 77, of Bloomington. He has been unusually successful in his work and received practically his entire education along engineering lines by taking correspondence work from the Scranton, Pennsylvania, Correspondence School. Mr. Carnahan is an enterprising and progressive citizen and is widely and favorably known in McLean County.

Paul F. Giermann, chief of the police department of Bloomington, is a substantial and highly respected citizen of McLean County. He was born in Stettin, Germany, Oct. 7, 1881, and is the son of Ernest and Marie (Schmidt) Giermann.

The Giermann family came to the United States from Germany in 1882 and settled at Bloomington, 111., where Ernest Giermann engaged in business. For 14 years he conducted an ice business and is now night watchman for the Illinois Tractor Company. His first wife died in 1889 at the age of 30 years, leaving the following children: Paul F., the subject of this sketch; Ernest, Jr., lives in Iowa; and Herman, employed by the Bloomington Street Railway Company. Mr. Giermann was married the second time to Miss Adeline Woizeski, and to his union three children were born as follows : Carl, at home ; Alfred, employed by the Bloomington Fire Department; and August, deceased.

Paul F. Giermann was reared in Bloomington and received his education in the German Lutheran schools. When he was 11 years of age he would get up at two o'clock in the morning and work before school and also at nights. He was at the head of his class at graduation in 1896. He then worked as a farm hand for $12.00 per month and in 1898 entered the employ of Herman Steege, a dairyman. Two years later he worked for Joseph Stokes and then was employed as yard foreman by the Shicago & Alton Railroad for several years. After working for the J. W. Evans & Sons Coal Company for several years, Mr. Giermann entered the ice business with his father, which he continued until 1913. He then became a patrolman on the Bloomington police force and one year later was on the night force. In 1915 he was made night captain, which rank he held until July 23, 1922, when he was appointed chief of the police department after the resignation of J. J. Jones. Mr. Giermann was reelected to the office in 1923.

On April 13, 1904, Mr. Giermann was united in marriage with Miss Eleanora Obenauer, a native of Dayton, Ohio. To this union four children have been born, as follows: Emma, Marie, Frederick, and Clara, all at home.

In politics Mr. Giermann is a Republican and he is a member of the Lutheran Church. He belongs to the Masonic Lodge, Arts and Crafts, the Loyal Order of Moose, and the Modern Woodmen of America. Mr. Giermann is an efficient officer, one of the dependable citizens of Bloomington, and favorably known.

Horatio G. Bent, a well known attorney of Bloomington, who is also the efficient business manager and treasurer of the Bloomington School Board, was born in New Orleans, La., Nov. 22, 1857, that date being the 50th birthday of his father. He is a son of Horatio Gates Bent and Lucinda (Grimes) Bent, the former a native of Wendell, Mass., and the latter of Bethany, N. Y.

Horatio Gates Bent was born at Wendell, Mass., Nov. 22, 1807. He was a descendant of John Bent, the founder of the Bent family in America, who came to this country in 1638, making the voyage on the ship "Confidence." He settled at Sudbury, near Boston, Mass. Lucinda (Grimes) Bent was born at Bethany, N. Y., Aug. 12, 1823. She was a highly educated woman and for many years was a teacher. Horatio Gates Bent was a commission merchant and was successively engaged in that business at Charleston, S. C, Atlanta, Ga., Mobile, Ala., and New Orleans, La., and moved to Bloomington with his family in 1858, when Horatio G. Bent, whose name introduces this sketch, was about one year old. Horatio Gates Bent died at Bloomington, July 31, 1863, and his wife died here March 12, 1898, and their remains are buried at Batavia, 111. They were the parents of two children, Mrs. Nellie Bent Neville, 1002 Broadway, Normal, 111., and Horatio G. Bent.

Horatio G. Bent spent his boyhood days in Bloomington and attended the public schools. Later he entered the Illinois Wesleyan University and was graduated from that institution in the class of 1879. He then entered the law department from which he was graduated in 1882. After being admitted to the bar he engaged in the practice of his profession at Bloomington. He became a member of the law firm of Pitts, Bent & Lindley, which was dissolved after a few years. For several years Mr. Bent was a teacher in the law department of Wesleyan University. Mr. Bent is a Democrat and was the candidate of that party for county judge, but was defeated by Colston D. Myers. He was the independent candidate for mayor of Bloomington at one time, but was also defeated. He served as a member of the board of education of Bloomington from 1893 to 1896 and was elected again in 1898 and has served continuously until the present time. He was secretary of the board of education from 1893 to 1895 and president from September, 1899, to April, 1917. At' that date he became business manager and treasurer of the board of education and has acted in that capacity to the present time, making a term of official public service longer by many years than that of any other person who has been a member of the Board of Education, and longer than any public official who has ever been elected in McLean County. Perhaps no other man has had more to do with the successful development and modern equipment of the excellent school system of Bloomington than Mr. Bent. In recognition of his services to the schools of Bloomington the Horatio G. Bent school was named after him by the board of education.

On Aug. 25, 1880, Mr. Bent was married to Miss Adah Crist, a native of Bloomington and the daughter of Isaac W. and Sarah Ann (Lewis) Crist. Mr. Crist died April 1, 1880, and his wife died Oct. 17, 1914. To Mr. and Mrs. Bent have been born the following children: Horatio Crist Bent, born June 23, 1881, an attorney, Bloomington, 111. ; Lewis Grimes Bent, born Sept. 10, 1885, died May 19, 1911; and Julian Ross Bent, born Jan. 18, 1889, and died April 2, 1889. Mr. Bent and his wife are members of the Baptist Church and he is a member of the Knights of Pythias lodge.

Frank M. Rice, cashier of the First National Bank of Bloomington, is a prominent citizen of McLean County. He was born at Rankin, in Vermilion County, 111., July 11, 1878, and is the son of John M. and Delia (Clapp) Rice.

Ky., and his wife was born in Vermilion County, 111. Mr. Rice served with the 116th Indiana Volunteer Infantry during the Civil war and was a member of the Grand Army of the Republic. He was a Republican and belonged to the Methodist Church. He died on June 11, 1922, at the age of 77 years and his widow lives at Normal. They were the parents of five children, of whom all are now living, as follows : Clinton, lives Vermilion County, 111. ; Charles A., Portland, Ore. ; Jesse A., Portland, Ore. ; Bertha, married Walter S. Johnson, lives in Bloomington, and Frank M., the subject of this sketch.

Frank M. Rice spent his boyhood on his father's farm and received his education in the public and high schools of Normal. He was a student at Illinois Wesleyan University for two years, and then entered the employ of Oberkoetter & Sons, wholesale grocers of Bloomington. On Jan. 1, 1902, he became bookkeeper of the Third National Bank of Bloomington and was later appointed assistant cashier when the Third National Bank was consolidated with the First National Bank in 1911. In 1914 he became cashier of the McLean County Bank, which office he held until January, 1919, at which time he was associated with the First National Bank as vice president. On July 1, 1921, Mr. Rice became cashier of the First National Bank when the State Bank consolidated with it. He is also secretary of the board of directors of the bank, a director of the First Trust and Savings Bank, and director and vice president of the Pantagraph Printing & Stationery Company of Bloomington.

On Aug. 2, 1904, Mr. Rice was united in marriage with Miss Lura File, a native of Decatur, 111., and the daughter of Daniel and Laura (Gamble) File, natives of Montgomery County, 111. Mr. File is deceased and his widow resides at Decatur, 111. Mrs. Rice is a graduate of Decatur High School and attended Illinois State Normal University, after which she taught school for four years. She is a member of the P. E. 0. To Mr. and Mrs. Rice have been born four children, as follows: Robert M., Mary Ann, Martha Ellen, and William Hudson.

In politics Mr. Rice is identified with the Republican party and he has served as city treasurer of Bloomington for two terms. He has been a member of the board of trustees and treasurer of Illinois Wesleyan University for the past 12 years and is a member of the board of directors of the Y. M. C. A. During the World war Mr. Rice was treasurer of the United War Workers and was treasurer of the National Play Ground Association. He is also a member of the Association of Commerce and served as treasurer for two years. Mr. Rice is a member of the Grace Methodist Church, and belongs to the Knights of Pythias, the Modern Woodmen of America, and the Masonic lodge. He was one of the organizers of the Arts and Crafts Lodge, A. F. and A. M., and has served as treasurer since its organization, and he is also a member of the Bloomington Consistory.

As cashier of the First National Bank of Bloomington, Mr. Rice has served efficiently and capably. He has an extensive acquaintance in McLean County and stands high in his community.

Tracy Green, who has the agency for Chevrolet automobiles in Mc- Lean County, is an enterprising and successful young business man of Bloomington. He was born at Fairbury, 111., June 3, 1894, and is the son of John and Nina (Flegel) Green.

John Green was a veteran of the Civil War and a prominent farmer of McLean County. He was born at New Hartford, Conn., and came to Illinois in 1900, purchasing a farm near LeRoy. His wife was born at Tremont, 111. They were the parents of five children. Mr. and Mrs. Green are now deceased.

Tracy Green lived on his father's farm until he was 17 years of age and received his education in the district school. He went to Peoria, 111., in 1912, where he was employed as an apprentice in the shop of the Cadillac Motor Car Company, and the following year he returned to Bloomington and was employed as a mechanic on Cadillac cars. In 1914 he took charge of the Ford stock department and the following year he became a member of the sales force. In June, 1918, he enlisted for service in the World War and was assigned to a motor transport corps and sent overseas in August of that year. Mr. Green was a sergeant in his company and had charge of a fleet of trucks. He saw active service in France and was discharged at Mitchell Field, Long Island, N. Y., on June 29, 1919. After his return to Bloomington he entered the employ of Dayton Keith & Co., Ford dealers, with whom he remained until November, 1920, in the sales department. At that time he was made manager of the sales and service department. In November, 1921, Mr. Green purchased an interest in the T. K. Morrow Co., Dodge dealers, and the following year he went into business for himself at 307-09 East Washington

Street. He has the agency for Chevrolet automobiles and trucks in Mc- Lean County and part of Livingston County and has an up-to-date sales office and garage. The Tracy Green Company has nine retail salesmen and one wholesale. During the year 1923, 500 cars were sold by this concern.

On June 6, 1917, Mr. Green was married to Miss Grace Kessler, a native of Vincennes, Ind. She was educated at Grand Prairie Seminary in Illinois and the Illinois Wesleyan University at Bloomington. Mrs. Green is a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and belongs to the Sigma Kappa Sorority.

Mr. Green is a Republican, a member of the Methodist Church, and belongs to the Masonic Lodge, being a member of the Consistory and Shrine. He is a member of the Rotary Club, the Young Men's Club of Bloomington, Association of Commerce and the Bloomington Automobile Association.

F. A. Eyestone, now deceased, was a veteran of the Civil War and one of McLean County's substantial and highly respected citizens. He was born in Wyandott County, Ohio, Feb. 22, 1842, and died June 14, 1906. Mr. Eyestone was the second son of Ezekiel and Lucretia (Babcock) Eyestone, natives of Ohio, and early settlers of Illinois.

Ezekiel Eyestone brought his family to Illinois in 1865 and engaged in farming in McLean County for many years. His first wife was Lucretia Babcock, and to this union four sons were born, all of whom are deceased. He was later married to Miss Susan Gustin.

F. A. Eyestone spent his boyhood on his father's farm in Ohio and was educated in the district schools there. During the Civil War he enlisted in 123d Ohio Volunteer Infantry and served throughout the war. He was at Lee's surrender and was taken prisoner on that morning. After the close of the war Mr. Eyestone engaged in general farming and stock raising in McLean County, where he owned 160 acres of land, one mile east and one-half mile south of McLean. He retired in 1897 and moved to Bloomington, where he spent the remainder of his life.

On April 26, 1866, Mr. Eyestone was married at Melmore, Ohio, to Miss Minerva Ralston, who was born in Seneca County, Ohio, May 23, 1847, the daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth (Parks) Ralston. Mr. and

Mrs. Ralston were natives of Virginia and early settlers of Ohio, where they died. To Mr. and Mrs. Eyestone no children were born. They adopted a daughter, Charity, now the wife of Thomas Lawrence. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence reside near McLean, 111., and have one son, Ferando Alexander.

Mr. Eyestone was a Republican and served as county supervisor for 12 years, and also as tax collector of Funks Grove Township. He was a member of the Methodist Church and belonged to the Masonic Lodge and the Grand Army of the Republic. His widow resides at 701 East Douglas Street, Bloomington, and still owns the farm in Funks Grove Township. Mrs. Eyestone is a member of the Methodist Church.

E. W. Martens, a member of the firm of Martens & Clark Co., agents for the Haynes, Maxwell and Chalmers motor cars, is a pioneer automobile man of McLean County and a representative business man of Bloomington. He was born in Bloomington, Oct. 18, 1883, and is the son of C. C. and Carrie (Agle) Martens.

C. C. Martens was born in Stralzlund, Germany, and came to the United States in 1866, locating at Red Bud, 111. Several years later he came to Bloomington, and worked at his trade as blacksmith in the Chrisman shop. Mr. Martens retired from business in 1910 and now resides in Pasadena, Calif. His wife is a native of Eden, N. Y. They have one child, E. W., the subject of this sketch!

E. W. Martens grew up in Bloomington and received his education in the Lutheran schools there and also attended Brown's Business College. He then engaged in the implement business with his father, and continued in that line of work until his father retired from business in 1910. Mr. Martens has been in the automobile business since that time and is associated with John M. Clark. Their place of business is at 315 E. Front Street, and they are distributors of Haynes, Maxwells and Chalmers automobiles throughout the counties of McLean, Ford, Woodford, DeWitt and Livingston. The firm does a large volume of business and they have a good salesroom and garage in connection.

On May 1, 1912, Mr. Martens was united in marriage with Miss Marie Wellmerling, a native of Bloomington, and the daughter of Lewis C. and Bertha (Laesch) Wellmerling, natives of Germany and early settlers of

Bloomington. Mr. and Mrs. Wellmerling are now deceased. To Mr. and Mrs. Martens three children have been born, as follows: Leota, Delmar, and Howard.

In politics Mr. Martens is a Republican and he is a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church. He belongs to the Illinois Automotive Trade Association, is treasurer of the McLean County Automotive Trade Association and belongs to the Association of Commerce. Mr. Martens is a progressive business man of Bloomington and is well liked in the town and surrounding community.

George C. Broyhill, civil engineer, with offices at 222 Unity Building, is among Bloomington's enterprising and substantial business men. He was born at Tremont, 111., Feb. 4, 1870, the son of Ambrose and Anna (Richmond) Broyhill.

Ambrose Broyhill was a native of Tremont, 111., and he engaged in the real estate business at Bloomington for many years and in 1882 went to Normal, where he died in 1914 at the age of 70 years. His wife, a native of Mackinaw, 111., died in 1912 at the age of 65 years. Mr. and Mrs. Broyhill had two children, as follows: Ada, married William Huff, lives at Hillview, 111. ; and George C, the subject of this sketch.

George C. Broyhill spent his boyhood at Normal and attended the public schools there and Illinois Normal University. He then engaged in the real estate and insurance business from 1894 until 1898, Mr. Broyhill became associated with J. G. Melluish in civil engineering. They now handle all classes of engineering and have offices at 222 Unity Building in Bloomington. Mr. Broyhill lives at 408 Broadway, Normal.

On Jan. 30, 1901, Mr. Broyhill was married to Miss Laura Tipton, a native of Bloomington, and the daughter of Judge T. F. and Mary (Strayer) Tipton. Judge Tipton was a pioneer settler of Bloomington and a prominent attorney there for many years, and also served as congressman for two terms. Mrs. Broyhill is the fourth of five children, the oldest of whom is deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Broyhill have no children.

Mr. Broyhill is a Democrat, a member of the Christian Church, and is a 32d degree Mason and belongs to the Bloomington Consistory and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He is a man esteemed throughout McLean County for his reliability and industry.

Samuel Kline McDowell, the capable superintendent of city schools of Bloomington, 111., is one of the well known educators of the state and has many years of successful experience to his credit in school work. He was born near Gilboa, Ohio, Sept. 20, 1866, a son of James and Sarah Octavia (Kline) McDowell.

James McDowell was a native of Ohio, born near Pandora, and his wife was also a native of Ohio, born near Gilboa. James McDowell was a farmer and stock raiser throughout his active career. He was a veteran of the Civil War, having enlisted at Ottawa, Ohio, Oct. 8, 1862, becoming a member of Company D, 21st Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and served under Capt. Charles W. Allen. He served in a number of engagements, including the eight day battle of Stone River. He was discharged from the service at Decherd, Tenn., Aug. 7, 1863, on account of expiration of his term of enlistment. After the war he returned to Ohio and engaged in farming. He died March 29, 1916, and is buried in Harmon Cemetery, near Gilboa, Ohio. His widow now resides at Brunswick, Me.

To James McDowell and wife were born the following children: John H., Troy, N. Y. ; Tamar, died Oct. 17, 1901 ; Inis, died Feb. 9, 1909 ; Florence, lives at Brunswick, Me. ; Prudence, Canadian, Texas ; and Kline, the subject of this sketch.

S. Kline McDowell was reared on a farm near Gilboa, Putnam County, Ohio. He was educated in the country schools of Putnam County, Ohio, and after graduating from Belmore High School he entered the Tri-State College at Angola, Ind., where he was graduated with the degree of Bachelor of Science. He is also a graduate of the Illinois State formal University at Normal, 111., and was a student of the graduate school at the University of Illinois at Urbana. Mr. McDowell began his career as a teacher in the public schools near his home in Ohio. His first school in this state was at Mt. Olive, West Township, McLean County. He was principal of the Downs public schools for four years, principal of the McLean graded school five years, superintendent of the LeRoy public school seven and one-half years; superintendent of Hoopeston, 111., public school six and one-half years, superintendent of Aurora public schools (west side) five years, and for the past four years has been superintendent of the Bloomington public schools. In addition to his regular school work, Mr. McDowell has been an instructor in teachers' institutes in Illinois during the summers for the past 15 years.

On June 7, 1893, Samuel K. McDowell was married in West Township, near LeRoy, 111., to Miss Ida Bell Scott, a native of West Township, McLean County, and a daughter of William T. and Mary (Lowe) Scott, the former a native of Ohio and the latter of McLean County. William T. Scott died Jan. 29, 1913, and his wife departed this life Oct. 3, 1913, and their remains are buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, LeRoy, 111. To Mr. and Mrs. McDowell have been born two children: Edna Lucile Mc- Dowell, who died Oct. 11, 1918, at the age of 20 years; and William Scott McDowell, who is attending college and resides with his parents in Bloomington.

Mr. McDowell is a Republican and he and Mrs. McDowell are members of the Baptist Church. He is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and is a 32nd degree Mason, being a member of the Bloomington Consistory, Bloomington, 111. He is a member of the Illinois State Teachers Association, the Illinois School Masters Club, and the National Educational Association.

Robert E. Williams, an attorney of Bloomington, is recognized as one of the representative members of the bar of McLean County. He was born in Bloomington, March 11, 1863, and is a son of Robert E. and Martha J. (Smith) Williams.

The Williams family dates back to Virginia where Ebenezer Williams, great grandfather of the subject of this sketch, was born in 1757. He was a soldier in the Revolutionary War. In 1779 he married Miss Catherine Jones, and the following year they moved to Pennsylvania. One of their sons, Abraham Williams, came to McLean County in 1856. His wife, Sally Hanna, was a native of Virginia. Mr. and Mrs. Abraham Williams were the parents of seven children, of whom Robert E., father of the subject of this sketch, was the youngest. Abraham Williams died in 1857.

Robert E. Williams, father of the subject of this sketch, was a prominent attorney of McLean County for many years. He was born in Green County, Pa., Dec. 3, 1825, and died Feb. 18, 1899. He was educated at Bethany College in West Virginia and also attended Washington and Jefferson College in Pennsylvania, where he was a classmate of James G. Blaine. Mr. Williams then studied law in Kentucky and was admitted to the bar there. He practiced law in DeWitt County, Texas, for several years and was prosecuting attorney there. In 1856 he came to Bloomington to practice his profession and was a partner of Major Packard, and later Hudson Burr. At the time of his death Mr. Williams was practicing law with Charles Capen. He was a Democrat, a member of the Christian Church and belonged to the Masonic Lodge.

Mr. Williams was personally acquainted with Lincoln and was also a friend of Stephen A. Douglas, senator from Illinois. For a number of years he was attorney for the Illinois Central and Chicago & Alton railroads.

Mr. Williams was married in December, 1851, to Miss Martha J. Smith, who was born in Tennessee, 1835. She was a daughter of James N. and Elizabeth (Moorehead) Smith, the former a native of North Carolina and the latter of Tennessee. Mrs. Williams died Aug. 25, 1882.

Robert E. Williams was reared and educated in Bloomington and was admitted to the bar in 1887. He is unmarried. He is a Democrat, a member of the school board, and belongs to the Association of Commerce, the Bloomington Club, and the Bloomington Country Club. He is a member of the Sons of the American Revolution and belongs to the Phi Delta fraternity. Mr. Williams is an excellent citizen and an asset to his community

The Illinois Feed and Elevator Company, among the leading business enterprises of Bloomington, was incorporated Oct. 7, 1920, with an authorized capitalization of $150,000 of which $124,000 is paid in. The following are the officers: J. A. Harrison, President; Delmond Sensenbaugh, Vice-President; George P. Stautz, Secretary, and Jesse E. Dameron, Treasurer. The above mentioned officers, together with Robert T. Lain, R. C. Roberts, Daniel Ward, Sage H. Kinnie and J. A. Eckert, constitute the board of directors.

Immediately upon the organization of the corporation, the mill and elevator property formerly owned by L. E. Slick and Company, was purchased and this mill was converted into a plant for manufacturing mixed feeds for livestock and poultry. The work of converting the old machinery and the installation of much new improved machinery was completed by Nov. 1, 1920, when operations began in earnest. By construction of additional railway switches and some improvements in the elevator, this concern has a capacity of ten cars of manufactured products per day. The concrete elevator has storage capacity for 100,000 bushels of grain. The elevator is equipped with the latest improved machinery for cleaning grain, thus permitting the proper cleaning and conditioning of grain. The elevator also has a large Ellis grain dryer which is used to eliminate excessive moisture in corn.

During the first year this company's business amounted to a million dollars. This was the result of placing a highly experienced sales organization in the New England states, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohip, Indiana, Kentucky and Illinois, as well as their ability and willingness to put out a high quality, scientifically prepared, perfectly balanced ration. Since the first year, the business of this organization has increased materially.

Some few years back, manufactured feeds were unknown to practical feeders. With the advent of highly specialized agricultural courses in our leading universities, it was demonstrated to the satisfaction of practical feeders that their rations must contain properly balanced amounts of chemical properties, such as protein, fat, carbon-hydrates, minerals and vitamins to produce the best and most profitable results. The average farmer does not have at his command all the grains or grain products necessary, nor the requisite machinery for thoroughly mixing a perfectly balanced ration. This is where the feed manufacturer takes his place in the scheme of events and through quantity, economical and thorough production is enabled to deliver the finished article to the feeder at less cost than would result from efforts at individual manufacture. Mixed feed manufacturing is sotfnd economically and serves a real purpose in carrying out, practically, important discoveries in the science of animal nutrition.

Citizens of Bloomington will be interested in knowing that the name "Bloomington" is prominently featured in the printed matter appearing on every bag of feed that leaves this plant. Their "Illinois" and "Homestead" brands of feed are on sale in all of the larger cities such as New York, Boston, Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Indianapolis, and many of the smaller cities and towns from Bloomington east to the Atlantic coast. Naturally this is a nice advertising medium for the "Evergreen City."

Production is in charge of Mr. Sensenbaugh, who has had several years experience with both the American Hominy Company of Decatur, 111., and the Charles A. Krause Milling Company of Milwaukee, Wis., which organizations were pioneers in the mixed feed industry. Mr. Sensenbaugh is a highly trained miller as well as an experienced milling engineer, so that production is in good hands.

Sales are directed by Mr. Stautz who has proven himself adequately fitted for the position. Mr. Stautz has assembled a high-class sales organization and has the best salesmen in the feed consuming territory that it is possible to secure. Mr. Stautz has already established himself with the trade as a man of excellent busines integrity and competitive manufacturers have been compelled to recognize him as an aggressive merchandiser.

Purchases of raw materials are handled by Mr. Dameron. Some forty different grain, seeds and grain products enter the composition of "Illinois" and "Homestead" feeds and they are purchased from such distant points as New Mexico, Minnesota, New York, Colorado, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Arkansas, Wisconsin, Nebraska, Iowa and Dakota. A nationwide knowledge of grain and raw materials is required by the buyer of a modern feed plant and the trade" generally credits Mr. Dameron with the highest integrity and sagacity.

Traffic matters are very ably handled by Mr. E. L. Steele and because of his ability to handle the railroad situation, the customers of the organization through the East feel that they can depend on the company for service and prompt deliveries. The company knows that service is a prerequisite of increasing business and has earnestly endeavored to make this feature an asset.

Aside from furnishing employment for considerable labor, this rapidly growing concern has created a nearby market for Central Illinois grain. Inasmuch as the business is steady and not seasonal, grain shippers throughout the Corn Belt now seek Bloomington as a market, where they are assured through the Bloomington Association of Commerce, official weight and Federal inspection on all their shipments.

Since exports of grain have fallen off as a result of the war and since it now behooves each territory to dispose of its surplus products through other channels, the Central Illinois Corn Belt is coming to recognize Bloomington as a terminal market and naturally realize that this industry occupies a predominant place where their grains may be consumed.

Poultry and dairy producing territories have had such wonderful results from the products purchased from this manufacturer that a steady market is assured and this new industry is certain to prosper.

E. C. Martens, who is successfully engaged in the automobile business at 315 E. Front Street with E. W. Martens, is a member of one of Mc- Lean County's pioneer families. He was born in Bloomington, Jan. 26, 1878, and is the son of Henry T. and Fredericka (Pufpaff) Martens.

Henry T. Martens came to this country June 28, 1869, and worked on the farm of James and Henry Ewing in McLean County. In 1870 he learned the painting trade with his brother-in-law, John Pufpaff, and they were partners in business for three years. In 1873 Mr. Martens engaged in business in Bloomington for himself; this he conducted for 44 years and was one of the pioneer painters of the city. His business is now conducted by his sons, Henry T., Jr., and Bernard Martens. Mr. Martens died in 1916 at the age of 69 years and his widow lives at 1508 South Main Street, Bloomington. They were the parents of four children, as follows: Albert, lives in Bloomington; E. C, the subject of this sketch; Henry and Bernard, mention of whom is made above.

E. C. Martens received his education in Trinity Lutheran School of Bloomington and attended Brown's Business College. He was in the painting and decorating business with his father for seven years and then became manager of the McLean County Telephone Company, which position he held for nine years. After being in the employ of the Moline Plow Company as manager for five years, Mr. Martens went into business for himself in Bloomington. He has been in the automobile and implement business since June, 1917, and in March, 1924, became engaged in the auto business with E. W. Martens. They handle the Chrysler, Maxwell automobiles and Moline farm implements. t

On Dec. 29, 1903, Mr. Martens was married to Miss Henrietta Schwulst, a native of Bloomington, and the daughter of John F. and Wilhelmina (Ritz) Schwulst, natives of Germany. Mr. and Mrs. Martens have one child, Bernadine.

Mr. Martens is a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church and belongs to the Association of Commerce. He is a man of integrity and ability, who is making a success of his business.

Roy W. Batterton, a grocery merchant of Bloomington, is a member of a wellknown pioneer family of Illinois. He was bor nat Petersburg, 111., March 19, 1880, and is a son of J. C. and Emma (Clary) Batterton.

J. C. Batterton was born at Petersburg, 111., as also was his wife. He was a son of E. C. Batterton, who came to Illinois from Kentucky in 1818. E. C. Batterton settled in Sangamon County, where he followed farming for many years. He died at Athens, 111. His son was a school teacher and died March 19, 1922, at the age of 78 years. His widow resides at Springfield, 111. They were the parents of seven children, four of whom are now living as follows: Roy W. Batterton, the subject of this sketch; Florence, the wife of Lawrence Mannell, of Bloomington ; Myrtle, the wife of Verne Martin, Clinton, 111. ; and Lillian, wife of H. H. Zorn, Springfield, 111.

Roy W. Batterton was reared and educated at Petersburg, 111. After being employed in a grocery store there for seven years, he came to Bloomington in 1906 and entered the employ of Gray Brothers, grocers. In 1919 when the firm was incorporated he became a stockholder. This business is located at 314 North Main Street.

On May 12, 1907, Mr. Batterton was married to Miss Elizabeth Derry, a native of Petersburg, 111., and the daughter of J. M. and Martha (Pollock) Derry, the former a native of Virginia and the latter of Ohio. They are now deceased. To Roy W. and Elizabeth (Derry) Batterton two children have been born, Doris Ethel and Rachel Marie.

Mr. Batterton is a Democrat and a member of the Knights of Pythias. He is accounted one of the progressive and reliable business men of Bloomington.

Lester H. Martin, State's attorney, is a well-known citizen of McLean County and a member of a pioneer family of Illinois. He was born in Anchor Township, McLean County, Aug. 28, 1878, and is a son of Joseph and Mary (Williams) Martin.

Joseph Martin, a native of Zanesville, Ohio, was born Dec. 1, 1852, the son of Henry and Jane (Wilson) Martin, natives of Ohio. Henry Martin served during the Mexican War and at the time of his death in 1915, was one of the two surviving Mexican War veterans of Illinois. He settled in Illinois in 1851 and farmed in Woodford County. To Mr. and Mrs.

Henry Martin four children were born, two of whom are now living, as follows: Joseph, father of the subject of this sketch; and Susan Gomien, who lives at Colfax, 111.

Joseph Martin was a successful farmer of McLean County for many years and now lives at Colfax, 111. His wife was born in McLean County, Aug. 3, 1854, and died Oct. 18, 1913. They were the parents of five children, as follows: Lester H., the subject of this sketch; Leta, married Ernest Steele ; James R. ; Joseph, Jr. ; and Ida, married Oscar Anderson. All the members of the Martin family are now residents of McLean County.

Lester H. Martin grew up on his father's farm in McLean County and attended the public school. He was graduated from the law school of Illinois Wesleyan University in 1903. After practicing his profession at Colfax for five years he went to Winfield, Kan., in 1908. The following year he came to Bloomington where he has since been located. Mr. Martin has an excellent practice in McLean County and is widely known throughout the state. He has served as State's attorney since 1920.

In politics Mr. Martin is identified with the Republican party. He is a member of the Methodist Church and belongs to the Masonic Lodge and Knights of Pythias. Mr. Martin owns 185 acres of land in Anchor and White Oak townships, McLean County. His office is located at 204 Unity Building, Bloomington.

Oscar G. Hoose, a member of the firm of Hall, Martin, Hoose & De- Pew, is a leading attorney of McLean County. He was born at Atlanta, III, July 21, 1887, and is a son of George J. and Fredericka (Schoth) Hoose.

George J. Hoose was born in Pekin, III, and his wife was a native of Germany. He settled in Atlanta, 111., in 1880, and is now engaged in the hardware business there. Mr. and Mrs. Hoose were the parents of four children. The mother died in 1910, at the age of 45 years.

Oscar G. Hoose was reared and educated in Atlanta and after finishing high school there in 1906, came to Bloomington. In 1914 he was graduated from the Law Department of Illinois Wesleyan University and commenced practicing law in partnership with Lester Martin. Later

Judge Hall became a member of the firm, which was then known as Hall, Martin & Hoose. In 1920 J. R. DePew became a member of the firm. Their offices are located on the second floor of the Unity building.

During the World War Mr. Hoose enlisted and was sent to Jacksonville, Fla., where he attended the officers' training school. He was stationed there at the time of the armistice. He was commander, during 1923, of the Louis E. Davis Post No. 56, American Legion. Mr. Hoose is a Republican, a member of the Methodist Church and belongs to the Masonic Lodge, the Consistory of Bloomington and the Shrine of Peoria. He belongs to the Phi Delta Phi and the T. K. E. fraternities, and since his graduation has been treasurer and president of the latter.

Mr. Hoose is a member of the Bloomington Club and the Maplewood Country Club. He is unmarried. Mr. Hoose is an able man in his profession, a citizen of progressive ideals and a man highly esteemed in McLean County.

Jacob E. Morrison, the able and highly esteemed sheriff of McLean County, is a native of Illinois. He was born at Danvers, June 19, 1864, and is a son of John R. and Cynthia Hill (Hall) Morrison.

John R. Morrison was born in Upshur County, W. Va., and his wife was born at Salem, N. H. He was a prominent farmer and stockman for many years and served as constable for 52 years and as local deputy sheriff under Richard Osborne, Gus Lange, Henry Honscheidt, James Goodheart, Joseph Ator, H. H. Swaim, James Stone and George Johnston. Mr. and Mrs. Morrison, now deceased, were the parents of the following children : Alice Wilson, lives at Danvers, 111. ; Susan Wilson, also lives at Danvers; and J. E., the subject of this sketch.

J. E. Morrison received his education in the public and high school at Danvers and attended Illinois Wesleyan University. He began life as a farmer and was actively engaged in stock raising until 1895 at which time he was appointed chief of police at Danvers. During his term of eight years he was noted as a thief taker and terror of evil doers. Mr. Morrison entered the United States mail service in 1903 and after eight, years resigned his position to accept the appointment of chief deputy in the sheriff's office under James Reeder. After four years in that position he retired to take up farming and auctioneering, and successfully conducted farm and pure bred stock sales in central Illinois, Iowa, Missouri and the Dakotas. He was appointed sheriff of McLean County in 1921, to serve an unexpired term and was then elected for a four year term. Mr. Morrison will have the honor of being the only sheriff in McLean County to serve over four consecutive years since 1880. During his term he has administered the affairs of his office fearlessly and impartially, enforcing the law, and he has become known throughout the state as a terror to bootleggers and other law violators. He is unalterably opposed to the parole or probation system, believing as he says "that every tub should stand on its own bottom", and that every law violator should be punished for his crime.

On March 10, 1885, Mr. Morrison was married at Danvers to Miss Jennie Bethel, a native of Heyworth, 111., and the daughter of Isaac and Sarah M. (Noble) Bethel, natives of McLean County. Mr. Bethel was killed in a saw mill accident at Funk's Grove, 111., in 1866, and his wife died in 1913. To Mr. and Mrs. Morrison the following children have been born: John E., a prominent attorney of Joliet, 111., and a veteran of the World War, having served as a major, and decorated with the Cross with Palms; Isaac L., lives at Danvers, 111.; Linn N., a deputy sheriff at Bloomington ; and Charles A., a law student, lives at Bloomington.

Mr. Morrison is a Republican and has served as highway commissioner of Randolph Township, McLean County. He and his family are members of the Presbyterian Church and he belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Mr. Morrison is a progressive citizen and a capable and efficient officer of the county.

E. L. Henninger, manager of the Traffic Bureau of the Association of Commerce, is a native of Bloomington. He was born Aug. 11, 1891, and is a son of Gottfried and Rose (Schwarz) Henninger.

Gottfried Henninger and his wife were born in Germany. They were married in McLean County and reside at Bloomington, where Mr. Henninger has been employed as section foreman by the Illinois Central Railroad for 25 years. Mr. and Mrs. Henninger have seven children of whom E. L., the subject of this sketch, is the third in order of birth.

E. L. Henninger was educated in the public schools of Bloomington and after working on a farm for one year was employed in a commission house in Bloomington. In 1909 he entered the employ of the Illinois Central Railroad where he remained for six years. After working for the Lake Erie and Western Railroad for three and one-half years and the Chicago & Alton Railroad, he resigned and accepted his present position with the Association of Commerce. While in the employ of the railroads he worked as billing clerk and rating clerk.

On Nov. 17, 1912, Mr. Henninger was married to Miss Amanda Liermann, a native of Bloomington and a daughter of Fred and Minnie (Miller) Liermann, natives of Germany and early settlers of Bloomington. Mr. and Mrs. Henninger have two children, Edward and Lawrence.

Mr. Henninger is a Republican, a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church and is president of the Lions Club of Bloomington. Mr. Henninger is an excellent citizen and one who holds the respect of the entire community.

D. D. Bishop, who lives retired at Normal, has been prominently identified with McLean County for many years, and is a member of one of the county's oldest families. He is a native of Money Creek Township, where he was born in a log cabin, May 4, 1863, the son of F. A. and Esther Ann (Dodson) Bishop.

F. A. Bishop was born in Money Creek Township, Sept. 3, 1838, and he was the son of W. F. and Prudence (Berrickman) Bishop, the former a native of North Carolina and the latter of Vermilion County, 111. W. F. Bishop was a prominent farmer of McLean County during his life and a minister of the Methodist Church. He was the son of William Bishop, one of the first settlers of McLean County, who was a cabinet maker and pioneer coffin maker of the community, making coffins out of native walnut.

F. A. Bishop followed farming during his life and met with marked success. He spent 10 years in Iowa during the latter part of his life and died at Doniphan, Mo., in 1921. His wife, Esther Ann Dodson, was a native of Ohio, born in 1837, and the daughter of William and Betty (Kunan) Dodson, early settlers of McLean County. Mr. Dodson was a music teacher and a well-known singer during his life. Mrs. F. A. Bishop died May 6, 1915. Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Bishop had six children, as follows:

D. D. Bishop was reared on his father's farm and received his education in the Bishop District School in Money Creek Township. He remained on the home place until 1886, at which time he engaged in farming for himself on rented land in Money Creek Township. In 1894 Mr. Bishop purchased land in Hamilton County, Iowa, which he farmed until 1897, when he returned to McLean County and purchased a farm in Money Creek Township. He now owns 120 acres of well improved land, but since 1908 has lived retired at Normal, 111.

On Nov. 18, 1886, Mr. Bishop was united in marriage with Miss Cora Hefner, a native of Money Creek Township, born June 10, 1869, and the daughter of G. M. and Elizabeth (Durham) Hefner, the former a native of Money Creek Township and the latter of Virginia. To D. D. and Cora (Hefner) Bishop one child was born, Mabel McVey, who has one son, Davidson McVey, and they live with Mr. and Mrs. Bishop.

Mr. Bishop is identified with the Republican party in politics and has served as road commissioner of Money Creek Township. He helped organize the Normal State Bank at Normal and is a director. Mr. Bishop is a member of the First United Brethren Church and is trustee and treasurer of the church, and he belongs to the Knights of Pythias at Lexington. He is one of McLean County's most highly respected citizens.

Alex Keady, retired, was for many years a leading business man of Normal, and he is a veteran of the Civil War. He was born near Wheeling, W. Va., Sept. 17, 1841, in a two-room log cabin, the son of Samuel G. and Ellen (Yates) Keady.

Samuel K. Keady was born in Ireland, May 24, 1804, and he died in Peoria County, 111., in 1853. He came to the United States when he was 18 years of age and settled in Virginia, where he taught school. His wife was born July 9, 1808, and died Dec. 2, 1881. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel K. Keady were the parents of 10 children, three of whom are now living, as follows: Mary, the widow of Peter Kelley, lives in Iowa, and is 93 years of age; Louisa E., the widow of Samuel M. Coburn, lives at Interlachen, Fla. ; and Alex, the subject of this sketch.

Alex Keady attended school in a log cabin in Virginia and he has always been a great reader. He followed general farming and stock raising until he was 50 years of age and then moved to Normal, 111., where he engaged in the real estate and insurance business. He enlisted for service during the Civil War and served for one year with Company A, 151st Illinois Volunteer Infantry. Besides his business interests at Normal, Mr. Keady served as editor and state lecturer for The Granger, a weekly newspaper. He also wrote for the Peoria Star for a number of years. Mr. Keady retired in May, 1920, and lives at 509 Fell Avenue, Normal.

On March 7, 1871, Mr. Keady was united in marriage with Miss Maggie Wilder, a native of Peoria County, 111., born April 21, 1849. She died April 9, 1883, leaving three children, as follows: Marian, deceased, was the wife of Ernest Wilson; Eleanor, married John B. Graham, lives at Princeville, 111. ; and Maggie, married Harry Mathews, lives at Princeville, 111. On Jan. 6, 1886, Mr. Keady was married to Miss Cora Schnebly, a native of Peoria, 111., born March 11, 1859, and the daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth (Stonebraker) Schnebly, the former a native of Pennsylvania and the latter of Maryland. Mr. Schnebly came to Illinois with his parents in 1835 and in 1856 went to Maryland, where he was married. He returned to Illinois with his wife the same year of their marriage. Before her marriage, Mrs. Keady taught school for nine years in Peoria County, 111. She is a member of the Christian and Missionary Alliance and she has done a considerable amount of writing along missionary lines. Mrs. Keady is a member of the Presbyterian Church.

Alex Keady is a Democrat and for the past 20 years has served as justice of the peace, and for 30 years as a member of the Peoria County school board. He is a member of the Presbyterian Church, and belongs to the Grand Army of the Republic, the Masonic Lodge and the Modern Woodmen of America. Mr. Keady is a substantial and well-known citizen of McLean County, and the Keady family stands high in the community.

John B. Owens, a well-known retired farmer of McLean County and the owner of 240 acres of land, is a native of Lexington Township, Mc- Lean County. He was born March 3, 1860, the son of B. C. S. and Elizazeth (Pendry) Owens.

Lexington Township, where they died. They were the parents of seven children, four of whom are now living, as follows: Jennie, the widow of Squire Heller, lives at Normal; Susan, the widow of Herbert E. Bliss, lives in Blue Mound Township; Thomas P., lives on E. Monroe Street, Bloomington, 111. ; and John B., the subject of this sketch.

John B. Owens grew up on his father's farm in Lexington Township and received his education in the district schools. He inherited 80 acres of land and later purchased more land until he became the owner of 240 acres. Mr. Owens followed general farming and stock raising until 1917, when he retired and moved to Normal, where he owns a fine brick residence at 24 Cedarcrest Avenue.

On Nov. 9, 1883, Mr. Owens was married to Miss Mary A. Wheeler, a native of Money Creek Township, McLean County, born Oct. 13, 1858, and the daughter of Isaac and Harriet (Leeding) Wheeler, the former a native of Pennsylvania and the latter of England. Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler were the parents of four children, as follows: One died in infancy; Benjamin F., lives at Denver, Colo. ; Robert L., lives at Seneca, Kan. ; and Mrs. Owens. To John B. and Mary A (Wheeler) Owens three children were born, as follows: One died in infancy; Mabel, married George Schlosser, lives in Blue Mound Township; and Maude, married Louis Sutter, lives in Blue Mound Township, McLean County. Mrs. Schlosser has two children, Nadine Owens and Doreen Louise, and Mrs. Sutter has two children, Wava Marie and Jeanene Lavece.

Mr. Owens and his family are highly esteemed members of their community. The Owens name has stood for high ideals and progress ever since the pioneer days, when it was first known in this part of Illinois.

Dr. Ferdinand C. McCormick, who is widely known throughout Mc- Lean County as a successful physician and surgeon, was born at Normal, Sept. 17, 1874, and is a son of Henry and Numanthia B. (Kinyon) McCormick. Henry McCormick was widely known for many years as a professor of history in the Illinois State Normal University. To Mr. and Mrs. McCormick five children were born as follows: Alice C, married 0. R. Trowbridge, a well-known attorney and author; Dr. N. K., deceased, a sketch of whom appears in this history; Edmund B., professor of mechanical engineering in the State Agricultural College; Dr. Ferdinand C, the subject of this sketch; and Dr. Henry G., a sketch of whom appears elsewhere in this volume, a dentist, at the Soldiers Orphans Home, Normal, 111.

Dr. Ferdinand C. McCormick attended the public schools of Normal and was graduated from the high school in 1895. His professional training was acquired in Northwestern University at Evanston, 111., and after his graduation there in 1899 he began to practice in Normal, where he has been very successful. With characteristic progressiveness Dr. Mc- Cormick was unable to rest upon what he already had acquired, and after four years took a post-graduate course in the medical department of the University of Michigan, graduating in the class of 1904.

At Belleville, 111., on Oct. 2, 1901, Dr. McCormick was united in marriage with Miss Estelle Baker, who was born in St. Louis, Sept. 6, 1875, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Baker, the former a native of New Orleans, La., and the latter of Pennsylvania.

In politics Dr. McCormick is a Republican. He is variously connected with the professional and social life of the community and fraternally is a member of the Masonic Lodge, and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. During the World War Dr. McCormick was a government examining physician and was stationed at Bloomington. He is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and is a citizen of high standard.

Allen Brown, who lives retired at Normal, is the owner of 1,500 acres of well-improved land, and a member of one of McLean County's oldest and most prominent pioneer families. He was born on a farm in Tazewell County, 111., March 16, 1857, and is a son of Joshua and Julia A. (Cook) Brown.

Joshua Brown was born in Lancaster County, Pa., Aug. 11, 1809, the son of William and Rachael (Milner) Brown. The Brown family came to Illinois in 1828 and settled on a farm in Tazewell County, where they remained until 1867, at which time they moved to McLean County. Joshua Brown was a successful farmer of Blue Mound Township for many years and died in 1897 at Lafayette, Ind. Hi sfather was a member of the State Legislature in 1834. Julia A. (Cook) Brown was a native of Lancaster County, Pa., born in 1822, and she died in 1914. Four children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Brown, as follows: Allen, the subject of this

Allen Brown grew up on his father's farm and was educated in the public and high schools of Normal. He then engaged in farming on the home place which he inherited. He later purchased more land from time to time until he now owns 1,500 acres. Mr. Brown has been unusually successful in the feeding of stock and is well known throughout the county. He has lived at Normal since 1899, but still owns his farms.

In 1884 Mr. Brown was married the first time to Miss Anna Sutherland, a native of New York, and the daughter of Samuel Wilbur and Mary H. (Rider) Sutherland, natives of Chatham Center, N. Y. Mr. and Mrs. Sutherland were the parents of four children, as follows: Anna Brown; Edward W., lives at Bloomington; John C, lives at Chillicothe, Mo. ; and Alice M. Brown. Mrs. Brown died in 1894, leaving four children, as follows: Florence, deceased; Edward S., a farmer, lives in Blue Mound Township, McLean County; Clifford A., a farmer, lives at Anchor, 111. ; and Helen, at home. Mr. Brown was married the second time on Aug. 1, 1914, to Miss Alice M. Sutherland, a sister of his first wife. No children have been born to this union.

Fred W. Goff, landscape gardener and police magistrate of Normal, is an enterprising and progressive citizen of McLean County. He was born at Danville, 111., Feb. 22, 1879, and is the son of Henry W. and Lavinia (Arnett) Goff.

The Goff family came from Pennsylvania. Henry W. Goff was born at Towanda, Pa., and his wife was a native of Delaware Water Gap, Pa. They came to Illinois in 1877 and five years later settled at Normal, where Mr. Goff worked at his trade as blacksmith. He has served as justice of the peace for 16 years and now lives retired. His wife died in 1920. There were two children in the Goff family, as follows: William, supply and repair foreman for the Rue Motor Company at Normal; and Fred W., the subject of this sketch.

first position was as secretary of the Phoenix Nursery Company of Bloomington, where he remained until 1914. He then was appointed office manager of the Corn Belt Nursery and Forestry Association of Bloomington. In 1919 he took charge of the landscape department of the Augustine Nursery of Normal, which position he now holds.

In May, 1898, Mr. Goff enlisted for service in the Spanish- American War and served in Company D, 5th Illinois Volunteer Infantry throughout the war as corporal. He was discharged on Oct. 25, 1898, and then returned to Illinois.

On Feb. 22, 1900, Mr. Goff was united in marriage with Miss Margaret Blanchfield, a native of Chenoa, 111., and the daughter of Thomas and Anna Blanchfield, residents of Chenoa. To Mr. and Mrs. Goff have been born two children, as follows: George Wallace, born in 1910; and James, born in 1912.

Mr. Goff was elected police magistrate of Normal in 1916 and is now serving his second term in that office. He is a Republican, a member of the Presbyterian Church, and belongs to the Modern Woodmen of America, the Yeoman Lodge, and the Redmen. He is senior vice-commander of the United Spanish War Veterans. Mr. Goff is one of the substantial members of his community and has a host of friends.

The Families of James and Rachel Porter. - James Porter was a son of Vear and Eleanor (McHarry) Porter, the former a native of Killyleagh, County Down, Ireland, and the latter of Welch descent. They came to the United States in 1808 and settled on a farm in Washington County, Pa. They were the parents of nine children, as follows: William, born 1795, at Killyleagh, probably died in infancy; Margaret, born at Killyleagh, June 4, 1796, married Anger Dobbs, in Pennsylvania; Jane, born at Killyleagh, Oct. 1, 1798, came with parents to America, unmarried; William, born at Killyleagh, Feb. 19, 1803, died on board ship coming over; Richard M., born April 18, 1806, in Washington County, Pa., married Sophia Roberts, March 20, 1828, moved to Iowa in 1841, was a farmer; Elizabeth, born in Washington County, Pa., Feb. 2, 1808, married John Wilson, April 5, 1827, had two sons, Samuel and Vear Porter, settled in Kansas; Daniel H., born in Washington County, Aug. 19, 1811, married Martha Young, died in McLean Countj^ 111. Their son Vear died in

Pennsylvania; James, the subject of this sketch, was born in Washington County, Feb. 12, 1813, married Rachel Stockdale in 1838, and they moved to McLean County, 111., in November, 1854 ; and Cassandra, born in Washington County, June 26, 1815, married Harvey Applegate, died in Allegheny County, Pa., no children.

Rachel Stockdale was a daughter of William and Jane Stockdale of Downpatrick, County Down, Ireland. Her parents came to this county in 1811, settling soon after on a farm in Washington County, Pa., near Monongahela. William Stockdale was a son of John and Rachel (Phillips) Stockdale, both of whom were of English descent. Jane Stockdale's maiden name was Jane McNown. Her mother's maiden name was Sallie Hunter. William and Jane Stockdale were the parents of ten children, all of whom were born in Washington County, Pa., as follows: Sarah, married Samuel Morgan of Washington County, no children; John, married Margaret Curry, came to Heyworth, 111., about 1856. He was a farmer. They had two sons and one daughter; Richard, married Lavina Hoffman, had five sons. He owned a tannery and lived in Monongahela, Pa. He died in 1889; Rachel, married James Porter in 1838, moved to Bloomington, and they had four sons and five daughters; Margaret, married James Kerr, had two daughters. She died in 1905; James, farmer, married Elizabeth Young, died in 1891, no children; William, cabinet maker, lived in Monongahela City, Pa., unmarried; Eliza, married Robert Patton, lived in Washington County, Pa. They had two sons and two daughters ; Forbes, married William Coulter, lived in Monongahela City, had one son and three daughters; and Robert, unmarried, lived in Washington County, Pa. He died in 1872. Rachel (Stockdale) Porter, the last survivor of this family, died Feb. 9, 1911. She was born June 24, 1817, and was in her 94th year at the time of her death.

James Porter was married to Rachel Stockdale in Washington County, Pa., in 1838. They spent 16 years engaged in farming in that county, near Monongahela. In 1854 the family moved to Illinois, coming to Chicago by train and to Bloomington on the Chicago and Alton railroad. In aljout two years they moved to a farm seven miles southeast of Bloomington, in Old Town Township, on the Ireland Grove road; a part of tne family moved to Bloomington in 1865.

To James and Rachel (Stockdale) Porter nine children were born, as follows : William Harvey, born in Washington County, Pa., married Amanda Rodman in 1866. He followed farming for a number of years and is now living in LeRoy. They have four children living: Nellie, a teacher in the Champaign, 111., graded school; Frank L., living in Champaign, 111., has one son, Frederick; Lida W., wife of Samuel Stephens, Potomac, 111. ; Harriet C, wife of Chas. E. Cowden, Downs, 111., three children, Earl, Rachel and Raymond; Ellen, born in Washington County, Pa., married the Rev. J. V. W. Baumann, who died in 1867. He was pastor of Methodist Episcopal churches in Danville, Paxton and Mattoon. There were two children : Charlotte, who died when a child, and Rachel, graduated from" the Illinois Wesleyan University in 1888, and from the Moses True Brown School of Expression in Boston, married Lewis C. Greenlee, of Denver, Colo., in 1902. She now lives in Denver and is active in Philanthropic and literary work. Ellen (Porter) Bauman after the death of her husband returned to Bloomington. As a member of the First Methodist Episcopal Church she was for years president of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society and also of the Ladies' Aid Society. She died in 1912 in Denver at the home of her daughter, Mrs. L. C. Greenlee; Jane, born in Washington County, Pa., lived on the farm until 1896 when she took up her residence at the family home, 407 E. Front Street, Bloomington, 111. She died in 1908 ; James Vear, born in Washington County, Pa., married Elizabeth Armstrong. He died in 1904. They were the parents of two children: William S. Porter, who served in the Spanish- American War, died in 1909, and Isabella W., who managed the farm after her father's death, died in 1915 ; Robert Biddle, born in Washington County, Pa., graduated from Illinois Wesleyan University in 1871. He read law in the office of Bloomfield & Fifer, took the state examination at Ottawa in 1874 and was until his death in 1894 a member of the Mc- Lean County bar. In 1876 he married Minnie Howe. In 1889 he became the law partner of Hon. I. N. Phillips and in 1892 became the head of the firm of Porter & Potter. He was States Attorney from 1880 to 1884, a member of the board of education from 1887 until the time of his death. He was Grand Master of the Exchequer of the Knights of Pythias, being a member of the Damon Lodge. He was also a member of Remembrance Lodge No. 17, I. O. O. F., and the Wade Barney Lodge, A. E,. & A. M. He had a fine taste for literature and was an active member of the College Men's Club and the Longfellow Club; Cassie V., born in Washington County, Pa., graduated from the Bloomington High School in 1873. For 43 years she was a teacher in our public schools, doing most of her teaching at the Jefferson and Irving schools. In 1916 she resigned her position at Irving school and now lives at the family home in this city, interested in house and farm management ; George Lawrence, born in Washington County, Pa., in 1852, died in 1909. When his parents moved to Bloomington to live, he remained at the farm in Old Town Township, with his sister, Jane, as housekeeper. In 1895 he married Louise K. Stautz and in 1896 moved to Bloomington, purchasing a home at 612 East Washington Street. He was a member of the Damon Lodge of Knights of Pythias, the Modern Woodmen, the Elks and the Masons. Their daughter, Barbara L., was graduated from the University of Illinois in 1921. She is now teaching Spanish in the Arsenal Technical High School, Indianapolis, Ind. ; Lyde R., born in Bloomington, was graduated from the Bloomington High School in 1874, and afterwards attended the Illinois Wesleyan University. For 40 years she taught in the schools of McLean County, most of the time in Franklin school and the Wesleyan. From 1890 to 1912 she taught English and history in the Academy of the Wesleyan, and from 1912 to 1915 college freshman English. In 1915 she resigned her position as teacher to take up household and farm management; Sarah, born in Bloomington, was graduated from the Bloomington High School in 1877. She taught in the grade schools of Bloomington for 20 years, closing her work in this city as principal of Franklin school. In 1897 she was appointed to a position in the Chicago grade schools, teaching successively at Chase, Alcott and Adams schools. Her work in the Italian district made her see the importance of Americanizing the foreign element and she gave her whole heart to the work of instilling patriotism in her pupils. She died in Chicago in 1916.

Bert Marley Kuhn, capitalist and representative business man of Bloomington, was born at Red Wing, Minn., April 16, 1858, and is the son of Jacob A. Kuhn. Jacob A. Kuhn was connected with the educational and commercial interests of McLean County for many years and was widely known.