Morgan County, Illinois - The whole text, 1878 (part 13 of 21)

DUNLAP IRVIN, sheriff of Morgan County, and ex-officio collector of taxes, office Court House, r Main cor. College av. Was born March 12, 1835, in Champaign County, Ohio. Came to this city in 1840, was elected sheriff of this county in 1874; receiving the nomination a second time, he was re-elected in 1876; was also elected alderman from the first ward for two terms, 1869 and 1870

Eden Levina, teacher D. and D. Asylum Edgeirton Belle, attendant Insane Asylum Ehni John, carpenter, r ss E. College e East Eiler John, grocer, r ws N. Main n Dunlap Eilerts John, grocer, N. Main cor. Dunlap, r

Elliott'J. W. teller Hockenhull, King & Elliott, r College av. cor. Church Elliott Martha Mrs. r ns Grove w West Elliott Mollie Mrs. r es N. Sandy n R.R. Elliott Oliver, carpenter, bds. Thos. Eaves'. Elliott Robert, laborer, r 513 S. West Elliott R. P. ex. messenger, r ss Rout e C &

Evans John, painter, r Goltra av. s Chambers Evans Mary Mrs. r ws Church s Grove Evans William, elk. bds. Park hotel Evans William C. painter, r A. Evans Ewing John, carp, r Hardin av. se cor. Chambers Ewing R. C. music dealer, r ns Grove e Prosper Eyles William, shoemkr. r ss Jordan nr

Fleishley Conrad, brewer, r North end Main Floberg Christine, ironer Insane Asylum Floberg Mary, cook Insane Asylum Flowers G. W. painter, bds Commercial hotel Flynn Patrick, lab. r Lafayette av. cor. Green Flynn Thomas, lab. r Lafayette av. cor. Green Flynn William, r. Lafayette av. cor. Green Foley John, janitor, r. Caldwell s W. R.R. Follansbee S. C. engineer Insane Asylum groceries, E. State nr East Foreman W. W. r. 450 E. State Fortado Frank, r Independence av. cor. Illinois Fortado J. L. marblecutter, r Independence

Court, r es Main nr College Fox E. farmer, r ss Rout e C.& A.C.RR. FOX GEORGE W. es Sandy s of the Square, manufacturer and jobber in all kinds of tin, copper, and sheet iron ware ; makes a specialty of tin roofing and guttering. Mr. F. is also connected with a dairy on Lincoln av. from which he supplies families, groceries, hotels, etc., with the purest milk at reasonable rates Fox Henry, tinner, r C. H. Fox Fox J. M. watches and jewelry, ws Square nr

State, r Main beyond creek Fox Thomas, lab. r Centre e Illinois av. Foy Mary Mrs. r Sheridan e Illinois av. Frank Emanuel, lab. r W. R.R. w Diamond Frank Emanuel, driver, r Walnut e Caldwell Frank Jacob, tailor, r N. Sandy n R.R. Frank John, r W. R.R. e Pine

GILLETTE PHILIP G. Dr. LL.D. is a native of Madison county, Indiana. He was born March 24, 1833. He is the oldest child of Rev. Samuel T. Gillette, an eminent Methodist Episcopal minister, and who was an officer, in his early life, in the United States navy, being the first midshipman appointed from the State of Indiana, Dr. Gillette received his early education in the common schools of his native State. He entered Asbury University at Greencastle, Ind., at the age of fifteen, and graduated at the age of nineteen. He was a teacher in the Indiana State Institution for the education of the Deaf and Dumb, till 1856, when he was called to the position, which he now holds, of superintendent of the Illinois State Institution for the same object. This institution is undoubtedly the best of its kind in the country, and for its present reputation it is largely indebted to Dr. Gillette. He is ably carrying out that liberal system which the people of Illinois, through their representatives, have furnished the means of doing. Dr. Gillette was married to Miss Ellen M. Phipps, daughter of Isaac N. Phipps, of Indianapolis, and by this union has had six children, four of whom are still living. In July, 1871, the title of LL.D. was conferred upon Mr. Gillette, by the institution in which he graduated. Dr. G. has been an efficient worker in the Sabbath School cause both at home and abroad. He is president of the U. S. Sunday School Association. Dr. Gillette and his wife are active members of the M. E. church. Politically, he is a republican. Few men have done more in this portion of the State to elevate the spiritual and mental condition of his fellow men than Dr. Gillette

GOODRICK J. & SON (Joel and James M. Goodrick) merchant tailors and dealers in ready-made clothing, gents' furnishing goods, hats and caps, trunks, and traveling bags, north side the Public Square.

GRASSLY C. F. 219 w State w Square, r Clay av. s Chambers, dealer in staple and fancy groceries, provisions, crockery, etc., confectionery of all kinds; keeps on hand nothing but the best brands of flour, for family 'use. In connection with the

GRASSLY & BRO. (A. F. and J. A. Grassly) se cor. Square. Groceries, provisions, etc., and dealers in all kinds of crockery and glassware. This firm makes a specialty of their flour, which is unsurpassed, for family use. They also deal very extensively in tea, coffee, and spices. The goods purchased from this firm can always be relied on as they keep nothing but the finest grades

Haley James, clerk, r Lafayette av. e East Haley John, sexton, r Lafayette av. e East Hall Charles H. elk, r Kosciusko cor. College Hall David H. clerk Scott & Lander's Hall H. H. farmer, r 602 W. College av. Hall James, clerk, r es East s Superior av. HALL JOHN W. Manufacturer of

HARRIS W. P. (Adgate & Harris) r Franklin bet. Clay av. and East; was born May 16, 1849 in Greene Co., Ohio. Came to this county in August, 1871, and engaged in railroading, remaining in this business till January i, 1878, when he entered into co-partnership with Mr. Adgate in the insurance business Harrison George W. r ^College nr Sandy Harrison Joseph, attendant Insane Asylum Harrison William, furniture ss Square cor.

S. Westminster s College av. Hart D. A. painter, r W.R.R. cor. Brown Hart J. E. shoemkr. Illinois av. n. State Hart Matthew farmer, res Prairie n Jordan Hartin Betsey Mrs. r ws Goltra av. s Chambers Hartley William H, horse dealer, r ns E.

HAYDEN ALFRED (Russel & Haydens) r W. College av. nr Park. Was born December 28, 1838, in Glocestershire, England; came to this country in 1843 and located at Racine, Wis. Remaining in the State about nineteen years, he moved to Jacksonville in 1862, and engaged as a clerk in a .dry goods store for about two years. Then entered into partnership with his brother Charles until 1871, when the firm dissolved. He then was employed as a clerk for Russel & Hayden until 1876, when he purchased an interest in the firm, which was then changed to the above style. Was married October 30, 1867, to Miss Elizabeth Richardson; has two children living - Frank A. and Mabel. William T. died in 1870, aged fifteen months

HAYDEN GEORGE (Russel & Haydens) General Merchants. Was born in Gloucestershire, England, the i8th of May, 1836. Came to this country in the Spring of 1843, with father, mother, six brothers, and two sisters. Settled in Wisconsin until the Spring of 1855; moved to Jacksonville. Served three years apprenticeship with Wm. Guy, learning the carriage and wagon making business. Commenced business for himself in the Spring of 1858. Continued the business until January, 1865, employing ten hands. In January, 1865, with Wm. H. Ranson, bought out A. & W. Russel, general merchants. Continued the business under the name of Hayden & Ranson three years, when Wm. Russel bought the interest of Wm. H. Ranson. The name of the firm was changed to Russel & Hayden which still continue. Was married to Elizabeth Ranson on the 25th of Nov. 1858. Three children have been born to them: Nettie Ann, aged 16 years, Emma Maria, 14 years, and Laura May, aged 9 years Hayden John, teamster, r Sheridan e Illinois

HELLENTHAL & McGRAUGHRAN (M. Hellenthal and M. McGraughran) carriage mnfrs. Sandy st. north side of Square. This well known and enterprising firm build all the latest and leading styles of carriages, pony phaetons, buggies, spring wagons, and make a specialty of Miller's celebrated Eureka buggy, the adjustable features of which are warranted for five years, it can be converted into an open buggy, with child's seat ; twoseated open wagon ; open pleasure and business buggy ; a closed carriage for stormy weather ; a three-passenger top buggy ; four-passenger top buggy ; an open or trotting buggy, and as a top business and pleasure buggy. In addition to this the carriages of Messrs. H. & Me. have a wide reputation for style and workmanship. Mr. H. was born in Copenhagen in 1831 ; became apprenticed to his trade in New York city, and came west in 1852 ; he is one of the most skillful upholsterers in the State. Mr. McG. was born in Ireland January, 1845 ; became apprenticed to his trade in America ; he proved an apt scholar, and in a short time became a very skillful workman ; for a number of years he became a traveling journeyman in the Western States ; in 1865 became associated in carriage manufacturing with Mr. H.

Hicks Charles, r College av. cor. Prairie Hicks Sarah Mrs. r College av. cor. Prairie Hicks William, lab. D. and D. Asylum Hiemlich D. T. barber, r East sw cor. Franklin Higbee Charles, blksmith, bds W. R.R e

HIGGINS HENRY PROF. County Superintendent Public Schools, office Court House, r ss College w West. Was born May 7, 1836, in Knoxville, 111. ; came to this county in January, 1853 ; from this date, with the exception of two winters he taught school till 1873, when he received the nomination and was elected County Superintendent ; so well did he qualify himself for this position, that he was reelected for another term in 1877. Prof. H. was elected as president of the State County Superintendent's Association in 1875, and secretary of the same in 1877 Higgins V. E. freight agt. r Lafayette av. w

Hilfiker Rudolph, saddler, r E. State Hill John F. butcher, r S. Main opp P.O. Hill Mary, attendant Insane Asylum Hillerby B. Mrs. millinery and dressmaking se

Hinrichsen William

HOCKING F. G, boot and shoemaker, ss Square nr Sandy, r ss Lafayette w Diamond. Came to this county in 1854, and worked at his trade some years ; he then opened a shop, in 1868, in his present place, where, by strict attention to the wants of his patrons, he has built up a handsome trade. Mr. H. makes all of his boots and shoes to measure, guarantees a perfect fit, and employs nothing but the best material ; does invisible patching and repairing of all kinds, and sells Lyons' patent heel braces

HUNT HENRY W. city clerk, and clerk Board of Education, r Main se cor. North. Was born Jan. 15, 1842, in this city; at the age of 12 years he was appointed clerk in the Post Office, which position he filled for over twenty years; during this period Mr. H. was appointed to fill several Government positions. U. S. store keeper, Port N. O.; also asst. special agent U. S. treasury, with headquarters at Galveston, Texas. Was nominated for the office of city clerk, and elected by a majority of over 600

Hunt, Partridge & Co

HUNT, PARTRIDGE & CO. proprietors. The Boston 99 cent store, Chambers block, West State street, is still in existence, and continues to sell staple and fancy goods at prices that defy competition. We have the greatest variety of staple and fancy goods in the city, which we offer at prices that satisfy all. Call and be convinced. A. D. Eldredge, agt.

Hurley Con. night elk. Dunlap house Hurley J. W. elk. J. N. Jouett's Hurst E. Mrs. r ss Richard w S. Main Hurst J. S. harnessmkr. r ss Court nr East Hurst Lena Miss, elk. r N. Diamond Hurst Sarah P. wid. William, r ns Court e

Illinois Institution For The Education Of The

IRONMONGER JOSEPH J. prop. Franklin job printing office ws Square cor. State, r ns "Rout e C.& A.R.R. Came to Jacksonville in 1856, and for some time attended school, but had previously been employed in the printing business, in the

Evening News office, St. Louis; he then entered the Journal office, which was then owned by Paul Selby. After remaining in the office about two years, he left the city; returning in 1864, he became proprietor of the Journal office, and soon after established the present daily Journal. Mr. I. has the honor of being the first to introduce the steam press, and has since brought six other printing presses into the city. In 1867 he sold his interests in the Journal office, and shortly after purchased his present office, and has since built up the most complete book and job printing office in Morgan County, and by far the neatest office in Central Illinois Irving Henry, carp, r 705 W. College

Jackson A. W. Rev. Baptist mininter, r Marion av. se cor. Rockwell Jackson Edward, lab. Insane Asylum Jackson Henry, policeman, r Read w Church Jackson James, r Dr. A. V. Wilhoit's Jackson James, lab. r ss College eC.&A.R.R. Jackson Julia Mrs. r ns Grove w Church Jackson May Miss, r Lafayette av. nr Sandy Jackson R. farmer W. College cor. West Jackson Wm. piano tuner, r Church sw cor.

Jacksonville Business Jacksonville Female

JACKSONVILLE BUSINESS COLLEGE cor. Morgan and Kosciusko G. W. Brown, prin. (See history of Jacksonville, page 391) JACKSONVILLE FEMALE ACADEMY, Church bet. State and College av. Prof. E. F. Bullard prin. Jacksonville Free Reading Room and Library Association, Mrs. M. V. Hook, librarian, ns W. State nr Square Jacksonville Gas Light and Coke Company,

Jacksonville Woolen

James M. D. carp, r es Prairie s Anna Jeffries Charles, printer, r ns North w Pine Jensen Matthais, trader, r ws Vorhees n Independence av. Jeneson M. E. T. J. Mrs. r W. College cor.

Jessler Sophia Mrs. r ns Lafayette av. e East Jewett John, grocer, r North se cor. Fulton Jewett L. Mrs. r Sandy s College Jewsbury Thomas, street commissioner, r es

Johnson Charles, lab. r N. Church n W.R.R. Johnson Chas. porter Dunlap house Johnson C. J. teamster, r Bedwell s W.R.R. Johnson C. R. painter, r West cor. North Johnson Ellen, wid. Lawrence, r Fayette sw

Johnson Hugh, lab. bds. Commercial hotel Johnson James O. r North cor. West Johnson J. L. elk. bds. Sta^e cor. Fayette Johnson Julia Miss, r North cor. West Johnson Luther, (Johnson & Co.) r Macomb,

JOUETT J. N. ss State e Square, r North cor. Fulton, dealer in groceries, provisions, wooden and willow ware, confectionery of all kinds, choice brands of cigars, etc. The best brands of flour for family use kept constantly on hand. In connection with the above, Mr. J. has dining rooms, where everything the market affords can be had at prices to suit the times, and at all hours of the day

KASTNER & GBASSLY (Charles Kastner and C. Louis Crassly) ss State e Square, Marble block, manufacture everything pertaining to a first-class bakery, making a specialty of wedding cakes; also dealers in family groceries, provisions, and confectionery of all kinds. Keep on hand nothing but the choice brands of flour

Keener T. & F. (Thomas and Frederick Keener) grain, Lafayette av. nr Sandy Keeny Joseph, cigarmkr. r 506 E. College Keho Moses, blacksmith, Main nr North, r

Kelly John, lab. bds. Commercial hotel Kennedy Edward, lab. r West s Lafayette av. Kennedy-Frank, r Mauvaisterre n North Kennedy John, engineer, bds. Metropolitan

KENTUCKY HOUSE, Mrs. Mary Jane Hall, proprietress, N. Main cor. Washington street. Transient rates $i per day, by the week from $4 to $5. This house is centrally located, being convenient to the business part of the city. It is also well and favorably known far and near Kerrick J. R. saloon, ws Sandy near Square Kershaw Albert, bottling works, es N. Sandy, nr Square, r College nr Hardin av. Kershaw Robert, farmer, r es Lurton s College

Keyes Henry, tinner, bds. Kentucky house Keyes Peter, lab. bds. ws N. Main n R.R. Keyes Thomas, tinner, r Morgan nr Clay av Kibbe Jarius, r ss W. College av. e Park Kikel Jacob, farmer, r Myrtle av. n Independence av.

KING JOHN W. COL. Born in Westfield, Mass., in 1835; moved to Jacksonville in 1839; graduated at Augusta Seminary in 1854; entered the jewelry business in 1855; was commissioned first lieutenant of Union Guards in the month of April ,1860; afterward commanded the company until the breaking out of the war in 1861. Took an active part in organizing and drilling the Wide Awakes in every precinct in Morgan Co., in 1860, so that he had a battalion of 250 well drilled men, and the knowledge gained from those drills laid the ground work that fitted many young men for officers in the late war. On the breaking out of the war he united his company with Captain Adam's, and so formed the Hardin Light Guards. After the Gaards were attached to the Tenth Illinois, he became the Captain and remained such until their three months' term of enlistment had expired. He was then tendered the Lieutenant-Colonelcy of the Twenty-Ninth Illinois, but, being urged by General John A. McClernand to accept a position on his staff, did so; but ill health soon compelled him to resign, and, on the recovery of his health, he organized another company, taking it to Camp Butler, near Springfield, where he soon organized the Sixty-Eighth Illinois, and was elected Colonel, twenty-six of the thirty officers voting for him. After taking the regiment to the front, the Governor saw fit to commission another man as Colonel, and on his arrival Captain King turned over the regiment to him and resigned. Afterward Governor Yates sent him a commission of Colonel, with a request that he would go with him and inspect the Illinois troops in front of Vicksburg and elsewhere, which he accepted, and in company with several prominent Illinois gentlemen, they made an extended and general inspection, looking after the interests and needs of the brave Illinois soldiers, attending to their necessities, supplying their wants, etc. Was assistant Provost-Marshal of Alexandria, Va., duiing the Summer of 1862, and took the prisoners that were captured in the second battle of Manassas up the James River to within nine miles of Richmond, and there made an exchange with Colonel Robert Quids, the rebel commissioner of exchange. He was also appointed and served as Judge Advocate of the first general court martial in the western army, in the Summer of 1861, and was also a member of a general court martial held in Alexandria, Va., in 1862. Was married in Alton, in 1871, to the youngest daughter of the late Hon. M. G. Atwood. Is a very influential and respected citizen, and a prominent leader in the Republican party

Kirk Edward, barber, r 501 College Kirk John, retired, r ns E. State e Howe Kirk John, employe Dr. H J. Jones Kislingbury A. J. K. Mrs. r ns E. State Kitner Nathaniel, carp, r ss North e East Klaus 'C. A. tailor, r College cor. Clay av. Klaus Hugo elk. Ward Brothers, r Clay av.

Knox Helen, wid. W. C. r ws West nr North KOENIG AUGUST, dealer in all kinds of groceries, wines, liquors, cigars, tobacco, etc., No. 508 N. Main near Wabash R.R. Freight Depot. Mr. K. has been engaged in the above line of business nearly twenty years, thus acquiring a thorough knowledge of the same, which enables him to offer liberal inducements to parties desiring to purchase any thing in his line. We would invite people from this city and country to give Mr. K. a call Konrad Frederick, drayman, r es N. Main n

Kreider Emond, miller, r ns W. State w West Kreiger William, weaver r 59 N. Main Kuechler Oscar, elk. r Franklin nr East Kuechler Oscar H. elk. r Court ne cor. Prairie Kuechler Robert, elk. r Clay av. nr College Kuehne J. F. cigarmkr. r 506 E. College Kurtz Edward, carpenter J. Fink Kurtz Michael, soap manfr. r Washington e East

Grove se cor. Prairie Lamb George, farmer, r Walnut w Short Lambert Edward, (Lambert & Hopper) r Jordan nr Fayette and Prairie Lambert Edward C. r ns Jordan w Fayette Lambert J. M. lab. r es Sandy n R.R. Lambert Richard, farmer, r N. Church n W.

ss College nr Church Lane H. C. r ss College nr Church Lane J. H. r Dr. A. H. Lane Lanort Geo. lab. r ss Chambers w Clay av. Large James, lab. r College cor. Fayette Large Stephen, teamster, r es Clay av. s

Lewis James, r ns Dunlap w Clay av. Lewis Jane Mrs. r ws East s Bissell Lewis John, lab. r Diamond s Freedman Lewis Sol, yardman Park hotel Lewis Wm. tailor, r E. Morgan ne cor. East Lewis William T. clerk, bds. Mauvaisterre

Lindsay John, carp, r es S. Main s Morton av. Lindsey S. D. carp, r Main cor. Oak Lindsley Elizabeth J. Miss, teacher Presbyterian Female Academy Link A. G. r 6n W. State Linzey Mary Miss, r ns Court w Square Lippincott Julian P. (Morrison, Whitlock &

Lippincott) r W. College av. on hill Litton Albert, clerk, r West n North , Litton Charles, painter, r West n North Litton James, painter, r West n North Litton Sarah, widow Elijah, r West n North Livesey T. S. sewing machine agt. boards es

Square, Opera house blk. Lockhart John, teamstr. r Centre e Illinois av. Loftus M. attendant Insane Asylum Lomb Henry, restaurant es N. Main nr Square Long D. K. r ss E. State e Johnson Long Geo. Mrs. r Hardin av. s. Superior Long Henry, farmer, r ns Rout e C.& A.R.R. Long John, teacher, r E. State e Johnson Lonregan Maurice, lab. r Lafayette av. w Pine Loomis Charles J. asst. clerk Insane Asylum Loomis Geo. N. bds. Dunlap house Loomis John, teacher Blind Asylum, r S.

Ludlam Jeremiah J. r ss North e Fulton Ludlam J. J. jr. nursery, r ss North e Fulton Luke Kate Mrs. r ns Morgan nr East Lumm A. carp, r ss E. North w East Lumm Frank, clerk, r North e East Lundregan C. lab. r ns Clay av. s Chambers Lynch Thos. lab. ss E. College \v C.& A.R.R. Lynn George, clerk, bds. North e East Lyon Thos. S. r Fayette cor. Anna

McCUJLLOUGH W. H. Justice of the Peace es Square cor. East, r Court e East. Also represents the following insurance companies: Continental Fire, N.Y., and Franklin Fire, St. Louis, also the Aetna Life, of Hartford, and Pacific Mutual, San Francisco, Cal. Also dealer in real estate, makes loans, and does a general collecting business

McDONALD A. N". insurance agent and notary public W. State w Square, r 409 E. State. Was born in Dundee, Scotland, in 1823; came to this country in 1835, and went to farming about three years, then came to Jacksonville and opened a dry goods store, in connection with which he represented several insurance companies; after remaining in the dry goods business ten years, he sold out, and continued in the insurance business, locating in his present office. Mr. McD. is the oldest insurance agent in the city. Was married to Miss Julia S. March, in 1854, and has a family of three boys and three girls

McDOXXELL HEXRY, painter and dealer in wall paper, Masonic blk. Mr. M. has been established in business in the city many years; he has built up an excellent trade, and employs constantly a number of workmen; he has executed a number of exceptionally fine pieces of work, which can be seen in many of the churches and public buildings in the city, and in surrounding towns; he keeps constantly on hand a large supply of painters' materials, wall paper, etc., and can always be found ready for his customers

McFay Frank, teamster, bds. es East n Dunlap McGaughran M. (Hallenthal & McGaughran) r ws Sandy nr North McGhee F. J. (McGhee & Richardson) bds.

real estate dealer, ws Square, over Hatch's drug store, r State opp Blind Asylum. Was born Jan. 27, 1840, in Berlin, Sangamon County; came to Morgan County in 1853, and to Jacksonville in 1860. Graduated at New York University in 1864, studied medicine at Albany Medical College, and one term at Michigan University, also studied law at the latter place, and was admitted to practice at the bar; he then came to this city

Mangelson Christopher, r ns Court w West Manion John, lab. r Railroad e Howe Manion John, lab. Lafayette av. cor. Main Mann Robert H. operator, r A. W. Cadman's Mans S. carp, r ss E. Morgan e East Mapes M. engineer Scott & Lander's . March James W. clerk, r ss College nr Clay boots and shoes ss Square nr Sandy Marker Jennie Miss, dressmaker, r ns E. College av. e Mauvaisterre Marker - - - , r ns E. College av. w East Markoe Emma, attendant Insane Asylum Markoe Frank, elk. bds. ws Prairie nr Anna Markoe Hittie, attendant Insane Asylum Marks Henry F. carp, r P.P.& J.R.R. n Wabash av. Marsh Arthur T. clerk, r Mauvaisterre cor.

Mason Wm. L. & Thos

MASON WM. L. & THOS. jewelers 2 Conservatory block. These gentlemen are natives of England, emigrating to this country at an early age. Their father, Robt. Mason, with his family, came to America in 1854, and for four years lived in New York city. In 1858, he came to Jacksonville, where he worked at his trade of watchmaker and jeweler, with Wm. M. Mayo, remaining in his employ until 1863. Here Thomas Mason began learning the trade. That year Mr. Mayo sold to Woodward & Strong, by whom Mr. Robert Mason was employed, until 1865, when they sold to Chatterton & Morton, who soon sold to Morton & Mc- Clain. In 1865, Mr. Mason started in business for himself in a small room in the rear of the present Central Savings Bank building, with a stock of goods invoicing but little over $200. Not long after he moved to Morgan street, a few doors west of his present location. When the Conservatory bldck was finished, in October, 1872, he removed to the room now occupied by his sons, the subject of this sketch. They purchased the business in October, 1876, which has since been conducted solely by them. Wm. L. began work at the trade in 1861, with Day & Stebbins. He afterward went to England, where he spent one year and a half in improving and finishing his trade, under an instructor. On his return, he was two years in charge of one of Mr. Mayo's Chicago stores. From there he went to Denver, where he had charge of a bench in a large establishment over two years. At the end of that time he came to Jacksonville. Each one of these gentlemen has had a thorough, practical training in their business, enabling them to successfully manage any part of it, and constantly increase their trade. Their Regulator is one of the best in the west. Time is taken from observations of the sun and the north star, wiih an improved transit instrument, similar to those used in observatories. Their stock of goods is complete in every regard, and their store at all limes filled with a full stock of goods in their line

Masters Mary Mrs. r ss E. College e East Mathers John Rev. r 512 E. State N MATHERS J. TABOR, grocer and dealer in queensware, glassware, etc. etc. Among the many first-class houses in Jacksonville the above firm takes a leading position. The spirit of enterpise manifested by the late firm of Rutledge & Mathers, and now being continued by the latter gentleman, is worthy of more than a passing notice. The erection of their large marble front building on E. State St., two years ago, shows a spirit of en'erprise that the wealthy men of Jacksonville would do well to follow, from the fact that not only would it be a benefit to themselves but a source of pride to the community. Two years ago Mr. George Rutledge, a former member, retired from the firm, and since that time the business has been conducted by Mr. Mathers, and that too in a most commendable manner. He carries one of the finest stocks of goods in the city, consisting of staple and fancy groceries, confectionery, provisions, China, glass, queensware, dry goods, boots and shoes, hats, caps, etc. He also has superior advantages in shipping all kinds of produce, provisions, etc., hence farmers always find a ready market at his establishment, and the benefit of the highest prices. Thus, by energy and fair dealing, aided by courteous and experienced clerks, Messrs. Saml. Brockman and George Oilman, who have been in the employ of Mr. Mathers for years, Mr. Mathers has built up an extensive and well merited business. He was born in Morgan Co., educated in Jacksonville; at twenty-five married Miss Annabel English, of Danville. Mrs. M. passed off the stage of life April 27, 1876

Matheson & Brennan

May Hugo, barber, r es N. Main n Dunlap May H. E. carp, r S. West n Grove May Mrs. weaver, r es S. West s College May Otto, barber ws Square cor. W. State, r

Mede Charles, shoemkr. S. Main opp P.O. Medley John, teamster Morgan Foundry Medley John A. r W.R.R. e Brown Meehan Maurice, lab. r Sheridan cor. Illinois

Merrill L. L. elk. r E. State Merriman Anna, cook Insane Asylum Merriman Mary, ironer Insane Asylum Metcalf E. r College cor. West Metcalf Geo. R. carp, r ss North w Brown Metcalf M. L. elk. r North se cor. Fulton Metcalf Samuel M. (Metcalf & Fell) r S.

The amount of work done by this firm, exceeds that of any other similar establishment in the city, from the fact that they turn out only first-class work from the best material. Mr. M. Minter has had an experience of over fifteen years in this branch of trade, which fact alone is sufficient guarantee for the truthfulness of the above assertion. Mr. J. M. enlisted in the ist 111. Light Artillery, Battery F, in July, 62, and served until mustered out at the closing of the war. When he came home he went to farming and remained at that till August, 1877, when the above firm was organized

Mitchell E. T. carp, r Prairie cor Anna Mitchell James, asst. engineer fire department, r Brown cor. North Mitchell James, lab. r es Mauvaisterre s College

N. Diamond s Lafayette av. Monellas Sebastian, lab. r W.R. R. e Pine Monk Geo. carp, r es S Main s Morton av. Montgomery E. elk. r College e Clay av. Montgomery Henry, clerk, r 412 College Montgomery James, carp, r 412 E. College Montgomery J. C. engineer 111. Inst. Blind Montgomery W. H. saddler, r W. Court Moore Belle, cook Insane Asylum Moore Charles, employe Capps' factory, r es

Goltra av. n Morton av. Moore Douglas, lab. r ss E. Morgan e East MOORE ENSLEY, journalist, r W. State, was born in Springfield, April i6th, 1846 ; lived ten years in Perry, Pike Co., till July, 1875, when he came to Jacksonville. Was graduated from Illinois College in 1868, employed as city editor upon the Daily Journals 1869, and as assistant editor of the Jacksonville Independent in 1869-70. In 1870, formed a co-partner ship, in book-binding, with E. Moeller, under firm name of Moeller & Moore, and dissolved partnership in 1871, was elected alderman from the 2d Ward of the city of Jacksonville in 1874, was married Oct. 22d, 1873, to Miss Clara, daughter of the late Rev. G. T. King, D.D., of Jerseyville, 111. Moore M. J. grocer, r es Prairie s Grove Moore S. r North ne cor. Mauvaisterre Moore W. H. H. Rev. pastor Brooklyn M.

near R.R. junction Morgan Mary, cook Insane Asylum Morgan M. E. boots and shoes, se cor. Square Moroney C. Mrs. r Hardin av. ne cor. Rout Morris Jennie, vvid. John B. r ns Court e

Morrison, Whitlock & Lippincott (I. L. Morrison, H. G. Whitlock and J. P. Lippincott) lawyers, State sw cor. West Morrissey D. lab. r Reid & Co.'s brick yard. Morrissey Martin, bds. Court nr East Morse Annie Miss, teacher Deaf and Dumb

July '21, 1820. In Wilton he held the office of Town Clerk for several years, when he was chosen a representative in the State Legislature. In 1850 he entered the Treasurer's office of the Main Central (then the A.& K.) Railroad Co. and was connected with that corporation for over fifteen years. In 1866 he became Superintendent of the St.Louis, Jacksonville & Chicago R. R., and in 1868, when that line was leaded to the Chicago & Alton R. R. Co., he was appointed to the position he now holds, superintendent of a Division, embracing one hundred and ninety miles of railroad. As a railway manager, he is one of the most successful in the country Morse Mary A. Miss, teacher Deaf & Dumb church, r 1051 W. State Morton William, lab. r ns Anna e Church Mosee George, lab. r ss Richard w S. Main Moseley Frank, clerk, r ss Jordan w Fayette Moseley M. A. Mrs. millinery and hair goods, 3 Conservatory blk. r ns College av. nr West

Moseley T. F. supervisor D. & D. Asylum Moseley T. J. r ns College av. nr West Moss W. D. lab. Insane Asylum Motschmann Geo. carp, r es S. West s Grove Mount Celina, chambermaid D. & D. Asylum Mount Elias, mason, r 904 S. Main Mount J. B. bkpr. rgo4 S. Main Mount S. fruit stand, r ss Morgan e East Moxley Wm. lab. r ss Anna e Church Moy Bridget, wid. Edward, r es N. Sandy n

Moy James, r es N. Sandy n railroad Munson Ella, ironer Insane Asylum Murphy Albert, lab. r N. Sandy n railroad Murphy Arthur, lab. r es S. West s College Murphy Hugh, lab. r N. Sandy n railroad Murphy James, carp, r es Sharp s College Murphy James, plasterer, bds Illinois av. w.

and David J. Devine) successors to Nichols, Grierson & Loar, dealers in stoves, tinware, hot air furnaces, roofing, guttering, and all kinds of tin and copper ware; reparing done with neatness and dispatch, ws Public Square

Murray George B. r Prairie s Lafayette av. Murray James, cook Insane Asylum Murray James, lab. r ss Franklin e Clay av. Murray Matthew, lab. Insane Hospital, r ss

Myers Benjamin, painter, r West n North Myers George E clerk Insane Asylum MYERS J. H. es Square nr Court, r North cor. Fulton, manufacturer and dealer in all kinds of cigars, tobacco and smokers' articles. Mr. M. manufactures the famous Magnolia, which has a wide reputation; also the Bird, and several other standard brands

Naughton Mary Miss, cook 111. Inst. Blind Needham Ellen Mrs. r Lafayette av. w West Neely J. retired, r ns W. State e Church Neil J. C. saddles and harness, ss Court e r ss College av. nr Clay av. Nelson Andrew, porter Insane Asylum Nelson E. N. supervisor Insane Asylum Nelson Andrew P. lab. r Short n Walnut Nevius H. V. D., DD. pastor Bates church, r

Nimens E. S. shoemaker, r E. College e East Nimens John S. shoemkr. r E. College e East Noble School Furniture Co. A. N. McDonald, agt. ns W. State nr Square Noonan Michael, lab. r West s Lafayette av. Norberry Christine, chambermaid Insane Asylum

Norton James, lab. r Railroad e Howe Nullis Geo. merchant, 1420 E. College av. Nunes Joaquin, lab. r Freedman cor. Diamond Nunes John, farmer, r ws Voorhees n Independence av. Nunes John, lab. r Independence av. n P.P.

^^ Andrew McFarland, proprietor, E. Morgan av. (See history page 408) Oakes Royal, farmer, bds. Mrs. Turley's Ogden Thomas, lab. r ws Prairie s Lafayette

O'HALLORAN J. J. REV. pastor Church of our Savior (Catholic) ns State w Brown, r Court nw cor. Brown Ohler B. elk. r East s College av. Oliver C. C. bricklayer, r Independence av.

Opper Peter, porter 111. Female College Opperman Robt. barber, bds. 428 S. Main OBEAB WILLIAM HON. is a native of Frederick County, Virginia. He was born Dec. 24, 1795 ; his father, Benjamin Orear, was a native of the " Old Dominion," and was born in 1768, and in that State received his early education. His father was born in Virginia, and his grandfather at Bordeaux, France, the latter being; one of the early pioneers of Virginia. Mr. Benjamin Orear, at an early age, was married to Miss Elizabeth Irwin, daughter of William Irwin, who was a native of Pennsylvania, though at an early age he became a resident and citizen of Virginia. His ancestors were Scotch. To Benjamin Orear and wife was born a family of ten children, only one of whom is now living. William Orear is the eldest child of that family. A few years after his marriage, Mr. Orear emigrated, with his wife and infant son, to Clark County, Kentucky, and after a time, permanently settled near Boonsboro, in that section known as the "dark and bloody ground" where for along time, Colonel Daniel Boone, the brave pioneer settler, struggled for existence against the Indians. In making his trip, Mr. Orear passed down the Ohio River, from Pittsburg, in a small flatboat, landing at a place since known as Limestone. They being early settlers, and the country in a wild and almost primitive state, had many hardships and inconveniences to endure. T

Mr. Orear and his wife emigrated to Morgan County, Illinois, about 1834 or 1835, and came to the house of their son William, who had previously settled in the county. Mrs. Orear died in 1836, at the house of William Orear, and her husband survived her till 1862. His death occurred at the residence of his son, George Orear, near Jacksonville. Two brothers of William Orear, sr., grandfather of the subject of this sketch, Daniel and Enoch Orear, were with General Roger Clark, in his western expedition against the Indians, in the territories of Illinois, Wisconsin, and Missouri, which were then Spanish possessions. After the trouble with the Indians had been quelled, they returned to their home in Virginia. The mother of Wm. Orear, jr., was a descendant of the numerous and influential family of Chambers, who were among the early pioneers of eastern Pennsylvania. Many of the family afterward settled in Kentucky. Such is the brief history of the lineal descent of the wife and family of Benjamin Orear. Mr. William Orear, like other boys of that day who were raised on a farm in Kentucky, had but poor facilities for obtaining an education ; yet by assiduously applying his spare time from labor, he was enabled to acquire a good knowledge of mathematics and other branches, and during life he has been an attentive and deep thinker, thereby continually adding to his store of knowledge, till we find him a gentleman of liberal and extensive views on the great topics of the day. Until his marriage, Mr. Orear's time was employed in teaching, principally in Kentucky, but two or three years in Missouri. On becoming thirty years of age, he was united in marriage to Miss Maria T. Sawyer, daughter of Daniel Sawyer, a native of New York, and his wife of Connecticut. Mr. Sawyer and wife, immediately after their marriage, settled in North Carolina, in what is familiarly known as the "Jumper Lumber Regions," and was there engaged in shipping lumber, until his death; after which, the family moved to Petersburg, Indiana, and there Mr. Orear became acquainted with the lady whom he married, as above stated. Mrs. Orear was born in North Carolina, August 16, 1805. Her family were descended from the old PurU tan stock of the New England colonies. They were married on the i8th of March, 1825, and on the I3th of April following, Mr. Orear and wife settled in Morgan County, Illinois, for a short time obtaining shelter in a cabin of one of the old settlers, until he could build one for himself. He immediately settled on some land which he commenced to improve, and fenced a large farm, and two or three years after, when the land was brought into market, he purchased what he had improved, and considerable other land beside. He early became largely interested in stock growing and dealing, and at the writing of this he is prominent among the larger landholders of Morgan County. When he came to Illinois he made the trip on horseback, from Indiana, bringing his young bride by the same mode of conveyance; and all his wealth, which he says was but limited, was contained in his saddlebags. But, being young, energetic, and full of determination, these seemingly ad verse circumstances did not intimidate him. With that perseverance, industry, and integrity, so characteristic of the old settlers, he set about to acquire property and a position in society, and he has achieved a success scarcely second to any in Morgan County. The acquisition of his large property is. under the blessing of Providence, simply the result of his own individual and unaided exertions. Mr. Orear is a large stockholder, and president of the Jacksonville National Bank. In politics he early became a member of the Whig party, and an admirer of its great champion, Henry Clay, with whom, for a number of years, he was personally acquainted, having been raised in close proximity to the home of the illustrious statesman. Mr. Orear was elected from Morgan County, to a seat in the Senate of Illinois, as the nominee of the Whig party, and during that term Stephen A. Douglas was a member of the lower house as representative from Morgan County. Col. John J. Harding was also a member of that legislature, Morgan County then having six representatives. Abraham Lincoln was also a member during the same term. There were three sessions during the senatorial term, and Mr. Orear filled the position with honor to himself and satisfaction to his constituents. Previous to being elected Senator he was twice elected Sheriff of Morgan County. When the Whig party was disorganized, and the Republican party formed, he was among the first to become an advocate of its principles ; and during the great rebellion he was earnest and active in supporting the government. Mr. Orear is a firm and enthusiastic Republican. His first vote was given for John Quincy Adams, since which he has voted at every presidential election. He always voted for Henry Clay whenever he was a candidate ; he also voted for Harrison, Taylor, Fremont, and twice for Abraham Lincoln, and twice for U. S. Grant. Mr. Orear served in the Black Hawk war. Mr. and Mrs. Orear had a family of three children ; their daughter, Frances Delia Orear, is the only one now living. Mrs. Orear died at their residence, July 22, 1830. Her husband remained a widower till Nov. 17, 1846, when he was married the second time, to Miss Lena M. Eades, daughter of Horatio H. Eades, formerly of Bourbon County, Kentucky, though at the time of their marriage, the parents of Miss Eades were residing in Morgan County. Their original ancestors were English. Mr. Orear and his wife and daugter are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He is a prominent patron and trustee of the Illinois Female College. Mrs. Orear's parents settled in Morgan County in the fall of 1834. Sergeant Champ (a man of extraordinary coolness and decision of character), who was selected by General Washington to perform the difficult task of the capture of Benedict Arnold, after his treason, was an uncle of the mother of the present Mrs. Orear, though the history of the times will show that the adventure was an unsuccessful one, and to prevent the probable capture of the brave sergeant, General Washington took him out of the ranks, and he afterward emigrated to Kentucky. Of such patriotic blood is the present wife of the subject of this brief biography. Mr. Orear needs no eulogy at our hind, for as farmer, banker, and citizen, he is well known to the people of Morgan County, and his life and works speak plainly for themselves. In him we find an example of the truly self-made man.

Park Charles A. artist, bds. Dunlap house PARK HOTEL, Capt. Smith (trade mark) prop, is located on the Public Square. 8000 commercial men were entertained at this hotel the past twelve months Parker D lab. r ss Anna w West Parker Harriet, chambermaid D. and D.

Patterson C. A. barber, r West cor. Anna Patterson Francis Mrs. r 515 S. West Patterson Henry, lab. r 515 S. West Patterson John S. blacksmith, r es N. Sandy

Peira Joseph, lab. r N. Diamond n W.R.R. PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE, J. S. Sierer prop., Sandy n Square. Transient rates $1.00 per day. Mr. S. was born in Cumberland Co., Pa., September 15, 1826, and came to Jacksonville December 16, 1849; was elected sheriff of Morgan Co. in the Fall of 1868; was married July 23, 1854, to Miss Margaretta Black, also of Cumberland Co., Pa., where she was born March 31, 1834. Mr. S. has only recently opened this hotel, which was formerly known as the " Commercial." The fathers of both Mr. and Sierer were both well known hotel men East, where they acquired a knowledge of the business Perry Henry, auctioneer, r Mauvaisterre n North

Peterson N. lab. Reed & Co.'s brick yard Peterson Robert, lab. Petre William, carp. bds. B. W. Gunn's Petrie Eliza Miss, physician, r Mrs. M. E.

Phelan Thomas, elk. bds. West cor. Morgan Phelan Thomas, elk. bds. David Cole's Phelps C. C. (J. Gill & Co.) bds. Dunlap house Phillips Aaron, teamster, r es N. Main n Independence av.

Phillips L. J. Mrs. matron 111. Inst. Blind Phillips William M. elk. r ns Court e East Phillips W. S. elk. 111. Inst. Blind Piepenbring Charles, grocer N. Main ne cor.

Square nr Main, r Court nr West Pires Emanuel, r W.R.R. w Diamond Pitner T. J. physician 209 W. College av. Pitta George, lab. r Pine n R.R. Platt Alex, mason, r Rout cor. Brooklyn av. Platt Wesley, mason, r ss East end Bissel Pleasant Henry, lab. bds. Nathan Reed's Plower John, shoemkr. r ss E. Morgan e

Presbyterian Female

RAGAN JOHN M. lawyer, office Court House, r S. Main. Commenced to study law with Judge Kirby in 1873, and was admitted to practice Jan. 7, 1877 Ragdale Franklin, carp, r es East s Kentucky Ragsdale Mary D. attendant Insane Asylum Rahe J. C. r es Yates n North Ramsey John W. horse trader, r ws N. Main

Fuller's Rand Charles, boarding-house, r Mauvaisterre cor. Madison Randall M. C. Mrs. r 511 Diamond Randerson John, lab. r ns E.College e Clay av. Randolph Moses, barber, bds. S. McAllister's Ransdell Eli C. carp, r W. College av. e West Ransford David, lab. r ns Dunlap w Clay av. Ransom James, farmer, r ns Jordan e Fayette Rapp Charles, harnessmkr. r 29 S. East Rapp John, employe 111. Inst. Blind RAPP MICHAEL, harness maker, Morgan se cor. Square, Plait's blk. r 29 S. East. Was the son of Michael and Susan Rapp, natives of Pennsylvania, where the subject of this sketch was born, Feb. 22,

1815. At an early age he became apprenticed to the trade of harness maker. At twenty-one years of age, possessed of an adventurous disposition, he wended his way to Illinois, and settled in Jacksonville, and entered into a co-partnership with M. Stacy for the manufacture of saddles and harness. About this time in his business venture Mr. R. would willingly have returned to his native place, but was compelled to remain on account of his capital being down to zero. For seven years Mr. Stacy remained a member of the firm, and then retired from active business. For nearly thirty-eight years Mr. R. has been a successful business man and an upright citizen of J., who has witnessed many important changes since his arrival, and who in early days formed a cordial friendship for Abraham Lincoln, Stephen A Douglas, and others. At one time in his business career, Mr. R. transferred the business to the hands of his son, who entered the army, and there contracted sickness which resulted in his death

REID NEWTON W. brickmaker, r S. Main; born in Morgan County, Aug. 8, 1848. His father Geo. W., came from Kentucky, to this State, and in 1840; married " Martha E. Williams," the children by this marriage were: W. T. Reid, now Supt. of Schools, in San Francisco; John E. Reid, in business in Orange, California. N. W., the subject of this sketch, and Geo. W. Reid, lawyer, in Orange, California; these young men all received a liberal education, and on the attainment of their majority, began business, each for himself. Newton was engaged in farming and cattle shipping, for a number of years. Married Feb. 2, 1875, to Miss Louise, daughter of Thos. Mc- Connell, of Bushnell; she died June 27, 1867. Mr. Reid, in 1877, formed a copartnership with Messrs. Tendick & Kespohl, in the manufacturing of brick; during the first year they made two and a half million brick, for which they found ready sale; the firm still continues. Mr. R. resides with his mother; his father died in 1850

REYNOLDS RALPH, retired farmer. A prominent citizen of Jacksonville; was the youngest of a family of four children. Parents of Mr. Reynolds were Ralph and Sarah, whose maiden name was Rody; they were natives of England, where the subject of this sketch was born near Liverpool in 1821. Receiving a liberal education he became apprenticed to a wagon maker. While quite young his mother died, and in 1833 he accompanied his father to America; from New Orleans, on arrival, the little party of emigrants, father daughter, and two sons, took passage up the Mississippi, and located in Morgan County, near Jacksonville, where farm property was purchased. Mr. R. died shortly after arrival in Morgan County, at Jacksonville. Ralph, the honored gentleman of whom we here make mention, was in his sixteenth year on arrival of the family in America. Working at above mentioned trade a short time he moved to Iowa before attaining his majority and became a miner.

Crossing the plains for California in 1849, ' he became a successful dealer in gold dust. In this trip he was accompanied by his ; wife and two children. Remaining six years in the Golden State he returned to England. The year 1861 found him again bon voyage for America. Taking up his residence in Morgan County, where he became the owner of a magnificent farm property, also the owner of one of the finest residences in Jacksonville. A more live, energetic man than Ralph Reynolds it would be a hard matter to find. Mrs. Reynolds was born in England in 1826. The daughter of Thomas C. Rout. The marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds was blessed with nine children, eight are living: Thos. C., Ralph B., Richard C., Charles, Sarah J., Frances A., Elizabeth E., and Mary E.

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RICHARDSON WILLIAM, 517 W. State Street, Jacksonville. Born in Scarborough, Yorkshire, England, April 13, 1814. He was the sixth child of John and Elizabeth Richardson, of Yorkshire, Englanp; emigrated to this country with his father and family of five children (his brother, Vincent, coming the year before) in 1831, and arrived in Morgan County, Oct. 22d, of that year, and settled where his son Peter D., now resides. Mr. Richardson's father bought and entered land enough to make one section (640 acres) besides his timber land; his father died May 12, 1856, and his mother died Nov. 6, 1862, aged eighty-eight years. Under Mr. Richardson's able and industrious management, this wild, prairie land has become a beautifully improved and fertile farm. The subject of this sketch received his early education in England. Married in the Spring of 1841, to Anne, daughter of William and Mary Rawlings, of Morgan County - formerly from Yorkshire, England - born May 3, 1819; the fruits of this union has been ten children, eight of whom are still living : Mary Jane, residing with her parents, Elizabeth, now Mrs. Hayden, of the firm of Russell & Hayden, Jacksonville. Rachel, now Mrs. Isaac Lazenby, of Morgan County; Peter D., living on the old homestead, Naples road; Emma, wife of Henry Oaks, Bluff City, Scott County; Harriet Ann, now Mrs. James Ranson, Morgan County; Eliza, now Mrs. Thomas Ford, Greene County; Sarah Ellen, resides with her parents; Anne and Clara are deceased. Mr. Richardson was formerly a Whig, but is now a firm Republican, and sustained the flag of the Union by a good home influence, during the late rebellion. He is an upright, Christian man, and his house has ever been open to the pioneer preacher, of the Meth. Epis. church, many of whom remember him with a lively interest; through his influence was founded two M. E. churches, one of which is now used as a school-house. Mr. R. has been a director of the Jacksonville National Bank, since its first organization in 1870 Richmond Jennie C. elk. r es Main nr Kentucky

RICKS H. SON & CO. (Henry Ricks sr., Henry Ricks jr., and George Reiner) manufacturers of lager beer, and dealers in hops, barley and malt; end North Main, near city limits. All orders promptly filled Ricks John Mrs. saloon ss W. State nr Square,

ROBINSON FRANK, livery, sale, board, and feed stables, Old Mansion house barn, North Main cor. North street. Keeps constantly on hand double and single rigs. t Horses bought and sold on commission, and boarded and properly cared for, at reasonable rates. Best quality of hay for sale by the ton or load

Rockwell William

ROCKWELL WILLIAM, ns Square nr Main. General dealer in drugs, paints, oils, glass, hardware, cutlery, nails, axes, spades, etc. Prescriptions carefully compounded. Garden implements of all kinds, a large assortment kept constantly on hand. Mr. R. is the exclusive agent here for U.S. Tea Company's teas, and H.W. John's asbestos material

Romerman Lou Mrs. r 322 N. West Roney Ella, chambermaid Insane Asylum Rose Emanuel, lab. r W.R.R. w Diamond Ross C. E. insurance agt. r es Prairie n Anna Ross L. B. mason, r Clay av. s Morton av. Ross William J. r Lafayette av. e Sandusky Ross William N. r Lafayette av. e Sandusky Rothwell A. H. turnkey jail, bds. Main cor.

Square, r Church nr Brook Roundtree Thomas, barber, r ss Anna w West Rourke Michael, shoemaker, r West n R.R. Routt Ann Mrs. r ss. E. State opp Blind

Routt Charles L. farmer, r Mrs. Ann Routt's Rowe David, miner, r Railroad cor. Howe Rowe David E. r Railroad cor. Howe Rowe John C. r Railroad cor. Howe Rowe P. lab. r Reid & Go's brick yard Rowland Lowe Mrs. r College av. se cor.

RUSSEL J. S. & G. S. dealers in lumber, lath, doors, sash, blinds, etc. No. 512 N. Main nrW.R.R. This firm is one of the oldest lumber houses in the State, having been established and doing business at this stand since 1852. They are the leading merchants in the lumber business in this section

RUSSEL WM. At times it is a difficult task to follow, step by step, the successive stages of life of those who have taken a leading position in life. The Russels are of Scotch origin, all comfortably situated in life. Andrew and Agnes Russel, parents of Wm. Russel, were natives of Rothsay, Scotland, where William was born and grew up on the old homestead. In 1833 the Russels stepped on board a sailing vessel bound for America. By way of Springfield, 111., they made their way into Morgan Co. Andrew Russel entered a large tract of land and became a very successful farmer. The subject of this notice received a classical education in Scotland ; at twenty-eight he married Miss Emily Gallaher, daughter of Wm. Gallaher, a native of Kentucky, who moved to Illinois in its early settlement. Mr. Russel was in very comfortable circumstances compared to many that first made a home in the west. No man is better known in the early days of Jacksonville. First opening the largest store for the sale of China ware, boots, shoes, hardware, groceries, etc., strictly honorable in all business transactions, he went steadily forward to a successful career. A number of years ago he built the store he now occupies on the west side of the Square, and made a purchase of a large business house. The Russel estate comprises over 5,000 acres of land ; in addition to a part of this Wiliiam owns a great deal of city property. This family was among the nobility of Scotland.

RUSSEL & HAYDEXS (William Russel, George and Alfred Hayden) dry goods, groceries, boots and shoes, and importers and sole agents for the United States for Edwinson C. Green's breech and muzzle-loading guns, manufactured at Cheltenham, Eng. This make of guns are unsurpassed in material, workmanship, durability and shooting qualities ; they have won for themselves a world wide reputation, having shown their superiority wherever tested. At the international gun trial in New York, in 1873, they stood first, second and third ; at the field trial, London, England, in 1875, they made the highest aggregate score ; also making the best sin - gle shot over all the competitors ; beating sixty-two out of sixty-eight of the best makers in Great Britain. They are offered to the sportsmen of America, with the assurance that there is none better made, and at prices within the reach of the masses of sportsmen.

Russell Andrew, r ss Mound av. w Park Russell Annie, waiter Insane Asylum Russell Colridge, attendant Insane Asylum Russell C. H. (Dayton & Russell) bds. Dimlap house

Main cor. College, minister M. E. church. Mr. R. is now preacher in charge of several congregations, and has his time actively engaged in his work. He is one of the pioneeer ministers of Illinois, possesses an accurate and reliable memory concerning it, and looks with pleasure on the improvements made since his first arrival in the west.

SCHOONOVER & BURNS, proprietors Union Mills and dealers in flour, meal, chop-feed, bran, and general mill stuff. All orders promptly attended to. S. Main nr the brook

Seeberger L. elk. bds. College av. nr. Sandy Seegar D. C. lab. r Anna cor. West Seegar Sarah Mrs. r Anna cor. West Seeley Cora, attendant Insane Asylum Seffler Gottleib, brewer, r north end Main Seiber Edward R. gunsmith, r es N. Main n

Seth William, weaver, bds. W.R.R. e Brown Seyferth John, employe 111. Inst. Blind Seymour Isaac, lab. r ss Anna e Church Shafer John J. (Hackman & Shafer) rS. Main

SIEBER E. R. ss Court e Square, gunsmith and dealer in guns, pistols, and ammunition. Mr. Sieber is well known to the sporting fraternity, and, to supply the demand, he keeps constantly on hand a fine stock of the different kinds of muzzle and breech-loading shotguns, double and single, also a fine assortment of the latest improved rifles and revolvers. Mr. S. can accommodate the trade with every thing in his line, and is now prepared for making choke boards on breech and muzzle-loading guns, for close and strong shooting.

SIMMONS & EAMES (M. F. Simmons and C. M. Eames) editors and proprs. Jacksonville Journal, Mather's blk. E. State Simms Alice M. Miss, music teacher, r 436

Simms W. N. farmer, r 436 College Sing C. laundry, r Sandy e Square Singer Lizzie, seamstress Insane Asylum Simpson L. B. Miss, teacher, r Morgan nr

Sleeter Mary Miss, cook 111. Inst. Blind Sleight W. H. tel. opr. bds. Dunlap house Smart Geo. lab. r ss E. Morgan e East Smedley H. farmer, rws Clayav. n Michigan Smedley John G (R. C. Johnson & Co.) and

SMITH CAP. (trade mark) proprietor Park hotel, located on Public Square, Jacksonville, Illinois. Eight thousand commercial men were entertained at this hotel the past twelve months Smith C. Miss, r Hardin av. s Superior Smith C. S farmer, r E. State w Brown Smith David, tile and brick maker, r Robt.

SOUTHERN HOTEL, B. Hocking, proprietor, A. H. Hocking, chief clerk, ns College av. w Sandy. This hotel has been entirely re-modeled by its present proprietor, and is centrally located, being but a square from the street cars; it affords the traveler every convenience, nice, large airy sleeping apartments, splendid sample rooms for the display of his goods. The table is supplied with every luxury in season, and prices to suit the times. It is pre-eminently the commercial traveler's home

Scott) livery stable Main cor. North Spurgin A. R. Mrs. r 520 Hardin av. Stack John, employe Frank Stewart's Stacy James D. jr. R,R. mail service, r ns E.

Stagg J. M. carp, r ws Fayette s Anna Stanford Preston, fireman, r N. West n R.R. Stanley Frank, molder Morgan Foundry Stark J. H. farmer Insane Asylum Starks George, bill poster, r Fayette cor.

Starks George W (Watson & Starks) r Fayette nr. Morton av. Starr Nettie, mender Insane Asylum Starr Omar, painter, r W.R.R. e East STEBB1NS FRANCIS H. (King & Stebbins) jewelers, south side of the Square. Was born in North Hampton, Massachusetts, July 17, 1825; moved to Jacksonville, Nov. II, 1865; was married Oct. 29, 1872, to Miss Elizabeth A. Wright, daughter of Basil Wright, of Carlinville, Illinois; she was born in Jacksonville, Oct. 20, 1845 Stearns M. F. Mrs. teacher, Pres. Female

STRYKER HENRY, JR. (Stryker & Bellatti) master in chancery for Morgan Co., attorney at law, and general collecting office; r College av. cor. Prospect

TAYLOR GEORGE, retired farmer, r ss College w Lurton; son of Henry A. and § Frances Taylor, natives of Virginia and Kentucky respectively. George was born on his father's farm, in Jefferson Co., Ky., July 20, 1805; remained on the farm until twenty-four years of age; received a subscription school education. George Taylor, although ranked among the wealthy prominent men of this county, found it impossible to receive a liberal schooling, but is possessed of great natural ability. In 1832 he moved to Morgan Co., bringing his wife and two children; maiden name of wife, Polly E. Tucker. He located nine miles southeast of Jacksonville; first purchased ninety-five and one-half facres. In his judgment Illinois was destined to become a leading State, and Mr. Taylor invested largely in land, and at one time owned some 1300 acres. He had no better chances for a fortune than many boys of today, but always realized the fact that time is money Taylor George (Taylor & Sons) r Vorhees nr

TAYLOR SPENCER (S. Taylor & Sons) r . N. Main nr. Independence av. Was born November 4, 1820, in Lexington, Ky. Came to Jacksonville in the Fall of 1829; was married to Miss Elizabeth Hilligass March 9, 1842. She was born in the State of New York Dec. 28, 1820. They have ten children living, namely: Mary E. born Jan. 25. 1845, Wm. S. born Feb. 5, 1847, George W. born July 29, 1849, Anderson F. born Oct. 24, 1851, John S. born March 26, 1854, Martin A. born March I, 1856, Leslie H. born 1858, Lewis H. born Oct. 23, 1859, and Charles L. born Feb. 10, TAYLOR T. G. lawyer, 5 Gallaher's

TENDICK G. & W. ws State opp the P.O. manufacturers of boots and shoes. This firm have been in their present locality over twenty years; they make all their goods from the best material, to measure, thereby insuring a perfect fit, which is always guaranteed

THOMPSON S. H. contractor and builder, and Mayor of the city of Jacksonville, r ws Church n North ; was born in Morris County, N. J. April 4, 1832 ; came to Morgan County March I, 1850, and has followed the above business since that time ; was elected to the City Council in 1875; married Miss Harriet M. Schuremann in Feb. 1857 ; she was born in Essex County, bldg. bds. ns State nr Prairie Thompson William, fish, r es Brown n North Tiemayer Henry lab. r rear West n North Tiff James R. watchman, rws Fulton n North Tiff William, farmer, r ws Fulton n North Tiffany L. C. dealer Singer sewing machines,

Tomlin E. Mrs. r 1003 S. Main Tomlin Rinda C. teacher D. and D. Asylum Tomlinson E. clerk, r College av. cor. West Tomlinson J. clothing, hats and caps, and mer. tailor, ns Square cor. Main, r College av. and West ns W. College w Prospect Trainor James, cook Duniap house Trask Cornelia, teacher D. and D. Asylum Trautz August, butcher, r ns North e East Treahey Dennis, lab. r Centre e Illinois av. Tremblett G. H. deliveryman U.S.Ex.Co.bds.

Troy John, harness mkr. r 322 N. West Troy Thomas, lab. r W R.R. e Caldwell Tuman Joseph, farmer, r Sandy s College Turley M. M. Mrs. r ss W. State e Westminster Turner F. C. law student, r ns College av.

UPHAM & FLACK (B. R. Upham and C. E. Flack), general insurance agents, W. State, Savings Bank bldg., represent the following well-known companies: Fireman's Fund, San Francisco; Franklin Fire. Philadelphia ; German American, New

VAXZANT G. W. successor to Melton & Vanzant, es Square cor. State, r ws East s of the Brook. Dealer in staple and fancy groceries, provisions, etc.; china, glass and queensware, woodea and willow-ware, lamps, chandeliers! etc.; teas, coffees and spices. Keeps on hand for family use the choicest brands of flour in the market

Wadsworth & Patterson (A. C. Wadsworth and J. March Patterson) hardware and iron merchants, ss Square nr Main Wagner George, barber, r Anna w West Wagner James, lab. r Fayette cor. Richards Wagner Josaphine, hairdresser, es Square nr

Wahle Richard, dye works, ns State nr East Wainright William (Wainnght & Brennan) Wainright & Brennan (W. Wainright and J. W. Brennan) stoves and tinware, ws State s Square Wait Selah, prof. D. and D. Asylum, r es

WAKE FIELD GEORGE, ns W. State, Ayer's blk. machinist, gun and locksmith, bell-hanger and saw-filer, dealer in guns, revolvers, and fire arms of all kinds, of the best manufacture ; ammunition, cartridges, etc., kept constantly on hand. Special attention given to repairing sewing machines, clocks, umbrellas and parasols, shears, scissors and razors ground. All kinds of musical instruments, furniture, baby wagons, washing machines, and wringers, repaired. All work warranted Walber George, cigarmaker, r ss E. College e

Walker F. C. carp, r West s Lafayette av. Walker James, carp, r ws Church w Grove Walker L. C. Mrs. r ss W. Morgan w West Walker Samuel, grocer, ns Anna w West

WARD BROTHERS (John N. and Albert J. Ward) booksellers, stationers, printers, bookbinders, etc. This wellknown firm occupy the large store, 22xioo ft. three stories high, on the south side of the Square, No. I Marble block, using the first floor as a salesroom, and the second and third stories for the printing and bookbinding departments. They keep constantly on hand every variety of books, periodicals, and newspapers, as well as a fine assortment of pictures, frames, baby carriages, and fancy goods. This firm makes a specialty of bookbinding, and are prepared to execute all orders with despatch They also manufacture blank books, shoe and shelf boxes of every description, and execute bank and county work with or without printed headings, or special rulings

Starks) barbers es Square cor. State Walters Garrett, lab. r Pine n Lafayette av. Watts Celia Mrs. r ws N. Main n R.R. Weaver Joseph, lab. r ss E. College e C.& A.

White J. G. Rev. r ss North w Fulton White Perry, lab. r ns E. College w Lurton White Thos. salesman, r Grove cor. Diamond White T. clerk, bds. College av. cor. West White William, lab. r ns E. College w Lurton White William, printer Insane Asylum Whitehead James, bakery ns Court w Square,

WHITLOCK HERBERT G. (Morrison, Whitlock & Lippincott) r ss State cor. Hardin av. Whitlock Ira, r C. Hairgrove's Whitney Alma, wid. Preston, r ws East nr College av.

WIDENHAM J. C. dentist, Gallaher's Block, rooms 3 and 6. Dr. W. was born April 7th, 1852. in Peoria, Illinois, where he resided until he attained his majority. He began the study of dentistry in 1868; completed his education and began the practice of his profession in 1870; prac- ticed in his native city until 1874, when he removed to Jacksonville and began the practice of his profession in that city ; he has been closely attentive to his business, and has established an extensive practice ; he is a member of the Peoria local and State Dental Society ; his office is supplied with all the necessary appliances known to the profession ; the operating rooms are separated from the reception rooms, and every convenience is offered to those desiring his professional services ; especial attention is given to the preservation of the natural teeth and their filling ; his plate work includes artificial teeth made on any base : mineral, whalebone, celuloid, gold, or silver. Those in want of good work, neatly and accurately executed, will do well to call and see Dr. Widenham. Wm. Widenham and Charlotte Henrietta Benden, the parents of Dr. Widenham, were married in St. Martin's church, on the corner of St. Martin's lane and Temple Bar, London, England, in December, 1836 ; they came to this country in 1838, and settled in Peoria, III. Dr. Widenham's father was born in Ireland, Jan. 1st, 1809 ; his mother in England in 1819; his father went to England at the age of 13 years, and was raised there ; he was a watchmaker ; he and his brother had quite an extensive establishment in London ; many of the watches manufactured by said firm were sold in New York, where they had an agency years before he came to this country. The family are descendants from Widenham Castle, 18 miles from Cork, Ireland. The old castle is still standing. They have had ten children, of whom the following only are living : John C. Widenham, dentist, in Jacksonville ; Wm. W. jr., carpet store, Peoria, 111. ; Miss Lizzie W., Peoria, 111., and Margaret W. (now Mrs. James M. Hadley) of Peoria, 111. Widmayer C. (Wiegand & Widmayer) r ns

WOLCOTT ELIZUB, superintendent waterworks, office at city offices, residence 700 W. College av.; was born in East Windsor, Connecticut, Aug. 7, 1817; came to Jacksonville in the Fall of 1830; was connected with the Wabash railroad for some ten years, occupying the position of roadmaster; he has been a member of both the City Council and Board of Education, of this city; was secretary of the first Board of Water Commissioners, and Superintendent of construction of the works; was married July 15, 1846, to Miss Martha L. Dwight, of Westmoreland, New Hampshire; they have two daughters, living; and two sons deceased

Wood N. N. Mrs. r ss W. State w Prospect Wood Samuel, wagonmkr. r 331 College Wood William D. elk. r ss Jordan e Prairie Wood & Steele (B. F. Wood and J. G. Steele) restaurant and confectionery ss Square nr Main

WOOSTEB DAVID, carriage painting es N. Sandy nr Square, r Main cor. Brooklyn; Mr. W. is a thoroughly competent artist, with an experience of twentyfive years; he paints omnibusses, carriages, buggies, spring wagons, etc., does his work at reasonable rates, all work warranted, and orders solicited and promptly attended to

WRIGHT WILLIAM H. County Treasurer and Assessor, office. Court House, boards Park house; was born in Morgan County, Dec. 20, 1834; his father's name was James Wright, a Virginian by birth; his mother's maiden name was Sallie Head, and was a native of Kentucky. They were among the early settlers of this county; the subject of this sketch spent ten years of his early life iu California, and returned to this county in the Fall of 1863; soon after going South in the government service; returning again in the Fall of 1864, and engaged in teaching school, in the eastern 'part of the county, at which he continued five years. In 1871 he was elected County Treasurer, and re-elected in 1873, 1875, and 1877, which position he now holds

State nr. Fayette Young Ladies' Athenaeum Prof. W. D. Sanders, supt. ws Sandy s Square Young Robt. lab. r ns Grove w West Young William, molder, r W.R. R. e Brown Young Wm. M. bricklayer, r Michigan av. sw

Jacksonville National

Barcroft William, es Mauvaisterre s Square Buhre Anton, ne cor. Square Catherwood R. H. es N. Sandy nr Square COBBS W. A. ns E. State nr Square Dobyns & Co. ns Square nr Main Gruber John H. ns Square cor. Main Hart J. E. Illinois av. n State Hatfield Lewis, ns Square cor. Sandy Hobbs George W. es Square cor. State Hocking F. G. ss Square nr Sandy Ironmonger John, ns N. Sandy nr Square Johnson & Co. ss Square nr Sandy Marcy & Bro. ss Square nr Sandy Mayer E. ns Square nr Sandy McGhee & Richardson, es Square nr State MISTER M. & J. es N. Main nr

Hackett & Jerald, ss Square nr Sandy Lehman & Eppinger, ws Square nr W. State Rawlings Isaac, ws Square nr State Tomlinson J. ns Square cor. Main Weil & Bro. ws Square nr Morgan

Durfee R. D. & Son, ws Square nr State Gill J. & Co. se cor. Square Hook T. J. & Go. ns Square nr Main Johnson & Co. ss Square nr Sandy King J. T. es Square Mathers J. Tabor, ns State e Square Metcalf & Fell, ss Square cor. Sandy RUSSEL & HAYDENS, general merchants, west side of the Square, Jacksonville, 111. They occupy two stores; deal in dry goods, groceries, carpets, boots and shoes, and general merchandise. They are also sole importers and agents for the United States for Edwinson C. Green's celebrated Breech and Muzzle-loading Guns, manufactured at Cheltenham, England. This make of guns stands second to none where they are known; the demand for them is steadily increasing, having sold to sportsmen about 150 of these guns in the past year, to all parts of the country; for material workmanship and shooting qualities they are unsurpassed, having stood first, second and third at the New York Gun Trial, in 1873, und made the highest aggregate score at the London Field Trials, in 1875

BALDWIN ISAAC, fruit farm and nursery, N. Main nr Morgan Mills, P.O. box 334, Jacksonville. This nursery has an established reputation of twenty years for furnishing the best of stock true to name. The assortment of varieties is as large as that of any nursery in the State. Catalogues free on application as above

Branson William, es Square nr Morgan Harrison William, ss Square cor Main Johnson & Son, es Square nr Morgan Palmer J. H. & Co. ws Square nr Court

Loar & Grierson, ss Square.Opera House blk. MATHERS J. TABOR, dealer in dry goods, groceries, china and queensware, E. State es Square Moore W. J. & Co. ss W. State nr Square Piepenbring Charles, N. Main ne cor. Dunlap

Rogers John, es Mauvaisterre n Square Schermerhorn Charles, ss Morgan nr Sandy Schmalz F. F. ns Square cor Main VAN ZANT G. W. es Square cor.

LANDRETH JAMES M. importer and breeder of French Percheron-Norman horses, P.O. box 1373, Jacksonville, Morgan Co. Makes a specialty of importing direct from France pure breed Percheron stallions. My long experience in the business, and intimate knowledge of the French language, and of this valuable breed of horses, gives me superior advantages in procuring first-class animals. I am also prepared to import horses on commission. This stock is especially adapted for farm and draft purposes, active and enduring, weighing from i,6ooto 1,900 pounds. Particulars cheerfully furnished on application to above

Morrison, Whitlock &

LIPPINCOTT, State sw cor. West Morrison Jno. G. ws Square over Ayer's bank RAGAN JOHN M. Court house Reid Richard W. ns Square nr Sandy Sanford E. M. ns. Square nr Main Smith George W. 8 Gallaher's blk. STRYKER & BELLATTI, ns

Jones H. K. & C. G. 501 W.

Saddlery and Harness. Fuller H. C. es Square nr Morgan Hillerby George, ss Morgan nr Sandy Neil J. C. ss Court e Square BAPP MICHAEL, se cor. Square,

Noble School Furniture

CRAIG G. S. grower of Craig's justly celebrated " Yellow flint seed corn," originated by his father ten years ago. The grain is deeper and the cob smaller than that of any other variety of corn, and consequently will weigh more pounds to the bushel than any other corn grown. Send ten cents for sample of corn and circular, giving full information

Murphy, Miller &

Brill Benjamin, es Square nr State BUCKTHORPE R. ss State e Square DotyD. C. ws Square nr State Huntoon G. H. ns W. State nr Square Knollenberg John R. ss Morgan nr Sandy Porter G. & Co. ws Main opp P.O. Tomlinson J. ns Square cor. Main White J. C. ws Square nr State

MASON WM. L. & THOS. jewelers, Conservatory block, manufacturers of plain gold rings, society pins, and badges, class bracelets, and rings, cane heads, and ferrules, etc., etc. Watch cleaning, jewelry repairing, and work of all kinds a specialty. Call and see them

ALLIS S. G. M. farmer and stock-raiser, Sees. 26 and 27. The subject of this sketch, a prominent farmer in Morgan Co., was the second child by the second marriage of Abel Allis to Lucretia Mansfield; he was born in Georgia, Vt.; during his fifth year his father died, he was then, so to speak, thrown literally upon his own resources for five years, in which he served as an apprentice to a tanner and currier, and became journeyman workman. In his thirtieth year he married in New Hampshire, Miss Chapin ; in 1837 he moved to Illinois, coming by way of Terra Haute, Ind., to Springfield, 111., thence to Morgan Co., and settled on the farm property he now owns, which he purchased for $7 per acre. Paying a large interest on the land, he was compelled to work early and late to make the farm products go toward the payment. During our late war he stood steadfastly by the Union when human life was an exceedingly cheap commodity. Mr. Allis was formerly the possessor of 400 acres of well improved land. He now owns 280. A man of prosperity, whose liberality is well known, he stands high, as does also his estimable wife, in the estimation of all who know them, for their many good qualities. The following children blessed this union : Mansfield, Caroline, Frederick W., Louisa and Anna. For many years Mr. and Mrs. Allis have been childless, but their kind hearts and disposition have been the cause of sharing their comfortable home with little ones who were left at a tender age to battle with the world. For a great many years Mr. Allis and wife have been members of the Episcopal church.

Armstrong Rebecca, Sec. 16, P.O. Waverly Arnet George, harness-maker, Waverly ARNETT JAMES W., J. P. office on Pearl st; was born in Waverly, Morgan Co., Oct. 20, 1847 ; moved to Texas in the Fall of 1859, and returned to this State in the Fall of 1860 ; learned the harness-making trade with Mr. H. C. Wood, commencing in the year 1866; was married Feb. 14, 1870, to Miss Sarah E. Wood, daughter of Mr. Wheetly Wood, who was a native of England. Mrs. Arnett was born in Macoupin Co., 111., June 8, 1845 ', have three children, two daughters - Annie and Elizabeth, and one son - Peter C.; removed to Texas in 1873, returning to this State again in 1874 ; as the result of a serious spell of sickness he became a cripple ; in 1875 he engaged in the harness business in the town of Waverly ; in 1876 he moved to Jacksonville, and in the following year returned to Waverly ; in Nov., 1877, he was elected to the office of justice of the peace, and immediately commenced the study of law; in April, 1878, he was elected city attorney. Mr. A. is a young man of fair education and endowed with considerable natural ability, and bids fair to become a good lawyer and a useful and influential citizen.

ARNETT MRS. MELINDA, relict of P. C. Arnett, was born in Robinson Co., Tenn., March 30. 1823; a daughter of James and Fanny Deatherage ; they were natives of North Carolina ; there married, and shortly after removed to Kentucky, where they settled down to a quiet farm life. In 1829 they made their way into the interior of Illinois, locating near the present farm residence of Mrs. Arnett. Here the head of the family entered land from the government, but shortly after removed to Missouri, but subsequently returned to Morgan Co., where they passed the remainder of life. During his pioneer days he formed the acquaintance of Peter Cartwright and others, noted in the annals of this county. The marriage referred to above was blessed with five children : George W., Wm., Lucinda, Melinda, and Coleman. Melinda married P. C. Arnett in 1838, a Tennessean by birth, born in Overton Co. in 1820. In 1831 his parents moved to Morgan Co., 111., where young Arnett afterward became prominent in the affairs of the county for thirty-two years. His health was quite poor, but even under affliction was noted for his energy and perseverance. For some years he was the owner and proprietor of a grist mill at Waverly, and also became the owner of an extensive brickyard. He died June 5, 1875. His wife, who had been his companion through youth and middle age, now resides on the old homestead, now a well-cultivated tract of land, over which she was wont to roam and gather the wild flowers that grew in abundance everywhere. The marriage was blessed with six children - three living - Fanny, who married James Farrow ; James W., who married Sarah Woods ; and George H., who married Mattie Branom. For thirty-five years the husband of Mrs. A. held the position of magistrate, and but two appeals were ever taken from his court. Arnett F. C Mrs. Sec. 10, P.O. Waverly Arnett Wm. farmer, P.O. Waverly Arnold Wm. farmer, Waverly Ashbaugh Alvin D. farmer, Waverly Ashbaugh Charles, farmer, Waverly Asbaugh John G. speculator, Waverly Ashbaugh Sallie Miss, Waverly Ashbaugh Wm. F. teamster, Waverly ATTERBURY ALBERT H. farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 31, P.O. Franklin. Mr. A. was born in Monroe Co., Mo., Feb. 1846 ; his father, Ashford Atterbury, was born in South Carolina, and from there moved to Kentucky ; he there married Miss Sarah Miers ; they moved to Missouri in 1828, becoming among the earliest settlers of that State, where it would be no uncommon occurrence to go twenty-five miles to a blacksmith shop. The old folks passed the remainder of life in Missouri. This union was blessed with nine children, four of whom are living : John M., who married Eliza Snidow, a native of Missouri; James F., who married first Miss Williams of Howard Co. Mo., and on her decease afterward married Mrs. Burton ; D. F. married Miss Elizabeth McAllister of Morgan Co.; Albert H. grew to man's estate in Missouri, receiving the usual log-cabin education. Ten years ago Mr. Atterbury became a resident of this county ; in 1872 he married Miss Jennie Smith, a daughter of Samuel Smith, a native of Morgan Co., and whose parents were among the first to set foot in old Morgan. Three children : Martha E., born July 15, 1872 ; Samuel A., born April 13, 1874 ; Ozias K., born June 13, 1876. Brothers of Mr. Atterbury not living : Francis M., died March 7, 1865; Robert P., died Jan. 19, 1864.

BERRY COLUMBUS, farmer and stock-raiser Sec. 30, P.O. Waverly. Mr. Berry was born in Morgan Co., some 14 miles from the city of Jacksonville, in 1851. Morgan County has been his home, with the exception of ten years spent in Macon County. This sketch would be incomplete were we to omit to mention the parents of Columbus. His father was born in Kentucky, in 1805; in early manhood he married Miss Elizabeth Lower. Some fortyfive years ago they became residents of Morgan Co., where the head of the family afterward became prominent in the affairs of the county, turning his attention to railroad matters and farming. Both husband wife died in 1872. Columbus is the owner of forty acres, situated in Township 13, R. 8

Town 13 North Kange 8 West

BLAIR E. K., D. D. S. dentist ws Square, Waverly. Is a graduate of the Missouri Dental College, and is thoroughly prepared to practice in all branches of his profession

BOHRER W. Gr. farmer and stock, raiser, Sec. 26, P.O. Waverly. Mr. Bohrer was born on the old homestead of his parents, April 2, 1835. When old enough he attended a district school, also attended a graded school in Decatur, Macon Co. Returning from Decatur to Morgan Co., he became a school-teacher. When the war of the rebellion came on, he enlisted in the lOist Illinois Infantry, for three years' service. Incapacitated from active field duties through exposure and hardship incident to army life, he remained but nine months, when he was honorably discharged and returned to Morgan Co. It should have been previously mentioned that he married prior to the rebellion Miss Susan A. Keplinger, a daughter of John Keplinger. Has one child, Fannie M. His wife died Sept. 8, 1 860. On his return from the army, he married Miss Lucy A. Allyn, daughter of the Rev. Henry Allyn; three children : Floddie Lee, Luther R., Oscar A.' Mr. Bohrer owns 371 acres, and takes a leading position as a farmer

BRADLEY G. W. physician and surgeon, Waverly. Is a son of R. D. Bradley, of Johnson Co., Mo., where he was born, June 25. 1838. Was educated at the Masonic College, Lexington, Mo. He is a graduate of the Louisville Medical College. He went to Texas in the Spring of 1861, where he was married to Miss R. A. Deatherage, at the residence of Wm. Maddox, June 16, 1863. She was born in Waverly, Sept. 5, 1839, and is a daughter of J. G. Deatherage, of this neighborhood. The Doctor came to Waverly in 1866. They have two children, namely: Milton Maddox, born March 24, 1864, and George Richard, born Nov. 1869

BRANOM A. J. farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 8, P.O. Waverly. Mr. Branom was born in Tennessee, August, 1830. His father Richard Branom, was a native of Stokes Co., North Carolina, and was a soldier during the war of 1812. He was married in Virginia, where he afterward removed, to Miss Ella Lawrence, a native of Maryland. By this marriage four children: James W., Mary Ann, John, and A.J. In 1852, the family moved to Bond Co., 111., where the old folks remained but a short time, when they removed to Kentucky. A. J.,who heads this sketch, was united in marriage to Miss Martha Arnett, a daughter of John and Lorenzo Arnett. By this marriage twelve children, eleven of whom are living: Jas. W., Sarah C., Martha M., John D., Andrew J., Mary E., Alice, Charles H., Newton A., Minnie Belle, and Hattie Benton. Bradway James, blksmth. Waverly Bradway James W. Waverly Bradway Joseph L. tinsmith, Waverly Brian Elizabeth Mrs. Sec. 35, P.O. Waverly Brown Albert, farmer, P.O. Waverly Brown Albert C. physician, Waverly Brown Benjamin, farmer, P. O. Waverly Brown Casandre, wid. Williamson, Waverly Brown David B. farm hand, P.O. Waverly Brown Martha A. Sec. 14, P.O. Waverly Brown Mary, wid. Isaac, Waverly Brown Sylvester S. druggist, Waverly Brown William W. cash. The Bank of Waverly, Waverly

BUCK JOSEPH M. livery, feed, and sale stables, State street, Waverly, 111. (Successor to C. M. Scott, deceased.) Was born Nov. 20, 1850; nntil recently was engaged in farming, in Macoupin County. Keeps constantly on hand double and single rigs. Horses boarded and cared for on reasonable terms Buck William, Waverly Bullock John, renter Sec. 28, P.O. Waverly Bundy John, mail carrier, Waverly BURCH BENJAMIN, farmer and stock raiser Sec. 5, P.O. Franklin. Mr. Burch was born in Pike Co. 111. January,

1833, where he remained up to his twentyfourth year, when his parents removed to Morgan County, having first settled there in 1826. John W. Burch, the father of Benjamin, was born in Georgia, and raised in Kentucky; he there married Miss Margaret Lappington. A tanner by trade, Mr. Burch entered the employ of J. C. Caldwell, on his arrival in Morgan County; he was, however, as elsewhere stated, a resident of Pike County; prior to this he was the proprietor of a tannery. Removing to the State of Georgia, he there started a tannery, which proved successful; he died in Hamburgh, Georgia; his wife died many years previous to his demise. Ten children blessed this union; eight are living. Benjamin, the oldest child, with little exception, has passed his life in Morgan County. In May, 1861, he enlisted in Co. I, Fourteenth 111. Infantry; battles Vicksburg, Shiloh, Natchez, Moon Station, and others; was promoted orderly sergeant for meritorious conduct; taken prisoner by the rebels, he was incarcerated at Andersonville; he remained many months, suffering innumerble hardships; honorably discharged from the army, he returned to Morgan County, in 1866. He married Miss Elizabeth Jones, a daughter of Robert Jones; seven children, six living: Antoinette, Beulah, Eulah, Ellalee, Ellsworth, and Howard Shelby.

BURNS HARVEY M. farmer and stock raiser Sec. 22, P.O. Waverly. Mr. Burns was the second child of Wm. and Martha Burns, who were natives of South Carolina, and who removed to Georgia in an early day, where young Burns was born, in 1845. During his early infancy his parents removed to South Carolina, where Harvey grew to manhood. When the war came on he enlisted in the Second Carolina Cavalry, remaining in the service sixteen months; he became a participant in many battles. Returning to South Carolina after the close of the war, he remained but a short time, when he came to Illinois, settling in Morgan County, where he first worked by the month for farmers; in 1872, he married Miss Mary E. Hart, a daughter of Henry P. and Catherine Hart, whose maiden name was Major; three children: Thos. W. born Dec. 1872, Merta Bella

CALDWELL. J. C. deceased, a leading farmer and an early settler in Morgan County, was born in Butler County, Kentucky, May, 1807; he was the third child of Geo. and Rhoda Caldwell, whose maiden name was Bishop; growing up on a farm in his boyhood, he became employed in a tannery, for an uncle; serving an apprenticeship, he eventually became the superintendent of the works, and continuing in this capacity three years; he then, date

1827, set out in a covered wagon, loaded with leather, by way of speculation, for Illinois, locating during the autumn of that year in Morgan County, near the present farm residence of Mrs. C.; starting a tannery, having brought machinery for that purpose, for many years he supplied the country for miles around with oak-tanned leather; this was in all probability the first tannery started in the State or county; in

1828, Mr. C. married Miss Louisa Rogers, a daughter of the Rev. Wm. Rogers, who is well remembered for his many excellent traits of character, and who preached the first sermon in Tp. 13 - 8; the tannery referred to proved a source of revenue, and Mr. Caldwell there procured a first start in life, afterward becoming a farmer; he first bought from the government an 8o-acre tract of land; from this came an estate of nearly a thousand acres, now the property of Mrs. C. Mr. Caldwell was well known for his generosity; an honored citizen of this county while he lived among us, he now sleeps in an honored grave. H is wife, a lady of intelligence and refinement, was born near Georgia, Kentucky, Aov. 1811, and became a resident of this county in 1826; seven children, five living: Geo. W. born in 1830, married at 24, Miss Frances Cloud, daughter of Newton Cloud; John A., unmarried, resides on the old homestead; David H., now a icsident of Kansas, married Margaret White, of Bloomington, where he received a classical education, and where he was admitted to the bar, and pump mnfr. Waverly Challen Sallie J. dressmaker, Waverly Chance Eziekel, farmer, Sec. n, P.O.Waverly Church Benjamin F." lightning rod agent,

Church Charles E. elk. Waverly Church Charles H. elk. Waverly Clapp C. W. Rev. past. Cong, church, Waverly Clapp Benjamin, carp. Waverly Clark Charles, engineer, Waverly Clark C. W. engineer, Waverly Clark Sarah, wid. David, Waverly Clark Wm. farmer Sec. 29, P.O. Waverly Clark Wm. R. farmer, Waverly. Cloud Newton, farm hand, P.O. Waverly Coard Frank M. grocer, Waverly Coe Asahel, retired, Waverly COE I. H. farmer and stock raiser, Waverly. The subject of this sketch is the seventh child of Ashael and Maria Coe, natives of Torrington, Conn. Ashael Coe was born in Litchfield Co., Conn., 1799, removing to Illinois in 1839, ar>d locating inMorgan Co., near Waverly. He married, June 2, 1830, Miss Maria Wetmore, who was born in Torrington, Con.i., May 14, 1805. This marriage was blessed with eight children, five of whom participated in the late war of the rebellion. Israel was born in Morgan Co. August, 1847, and received a liberal education at Waverly; owns thirty acres of land Coe William, Waverly Cole Frank, miller, Waverly V

Cowan Orlando, farm hand, P.O. Waverly Cowan Robert, renter, Sec. 5, P.O. Franklin Grain John A. (Grain & Manson) Waverly Grain & Manson, dry goods and bankers,

Cratty Wm. farmer, P.O. Franklin Crawford Melinda Mrs. Sec. 34, P.O. Waverly CRISWELL JOHN, farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 9, P.O. Waverly. The subject of this sketch is the son of George and Jane Criswell, whose maiden name was Meredith. About 1830, George Criswell moved from Alabama to Morgan Co., settling in Young Blood Prairie, where John was born, in 1844. When old enough he attended a subscription school, his first teacher being Miss Julia Snow, now the wife of E. M. Rees. This school-house, built of logs, was provided with a door which swung on wooden hinges; in one end a fire-place. In this primitive dwelling John received his instructions in the rudiments of knowledge, sitting on rude slab seats, and at intervals eyeing the door wistfully through which he would glide with a rush, at recess. On leaving the school-room he settled down to farm life. When the war came on he enlisted in Rodger's Battery, Co. K., at Jacksonville, in 1863, for three years' service; principally engaged on scouting expeditions. He remained until the close of the rebellion. In 1870 he married Miss Hannah Hall, a daughter of the well known Russell Hall, a pioneer of this county. This union was blessed with two children, Edgar born 1871, and Clara, born 1874. Mr. Criswell owns a well improved farm, comprising sixty-eight acres

Curby Spencer, carp. Waverly Cunningham Cicero, farm hand, P.O. Waverly Cunningham David, lab. Waverly CURTISS AUGUSTINE A. farmer, Waverly; was born in Salisbury, Litchfield Co. Conn., April 3, 1817; was married to