Morgan County, Illinois - The whole text, 1878 (part 17 of 21)

BONDS JOHN R. farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 30, P.O. Franklin. The parents of Mr. Bonds were natives of Tennessee, where John was born, on Oct. 10, 1848; the head of the family was engaged in the lumber regions of Tennessee for many years; when John was yet a child he moved to Kentucky; four years from tha: time found the family en route for the Western State of Illinois, in a two-horse covered wagon; this wa^ in 1858, when the tide of emigration was great; they settled in the v'cinity of Franklin, Morgan County, where Mr. Bonds sr. turned his attention to agricultural pursuits, which he has followed from the date of his settlement; himself and wife are still living, now well along in years, but still hearty and vigorous; they taised a family of six children; Frank and James responded to Uncle Sam's call for volunteers, and entered the army, falling victims to camp fever; Ira married Jane Smith; Mary C. married Eli N. Goddard, and on his death married Duane Nicholas; George, who married Miss Minerva Whitlock, and John, whose name heads this sketch, who united his fortunes to Miss

Mary Briggs; in 1872, he was united in marriage to Mrs. Temperance Wheeler, daughter of Chancy Wheeler, an old resident of Morgan County, and native of Indiana

BOULWARE GEO. N. farmer and s'ock raiser. Sec. 31, P.O. Franklin; Mr. Boulware was the seventh child of Philip P. and Nancy Boulware, wh se maiden name was Wyatt; his father was a native of South Carolina, his mother was born in Kentucky; they became residents of the State of Missouri, and from there wended their way to Illinois, in the year 1828; the trip was made by wagon, drawn by an ox team, Mrs. B. riding the entire distance on horseback; on arrival they settled on farm property in the vicinity of Franklin, the land now owned by the subject of this sketch; in many respects Philip P. was a remarkable man, possessed of strong energy and great force of character; during the War of 1812 he became engaged as a scout and ranger, distinguishing himself in that capacity, and remaining in the service one year; many incidents of his early career could be related of Mr. Boulware, did space permit; in a rude log ca' in he procured his first start in life, enduring many hardships; in order to show the privation endured by the early setller, it may be well to state here that the logs entering into the construction of the cabin were sawed by Mr. B. with a whip-saw, on the homestead; George, who heads this sketch, at the age of twenty-five was united in marriage to Miss Parmelia A. Wright, daughter of Jas. and Sarah Wright; George had a fair start in life from his father; he was deeded a small farm, which decided 'his future success; by dint of hard work and skillful management he now owns 220 acres of valua'>le property; six children blessed the union of Mr. and Mrs. B., four of whom are living: May R., Sallie W., George P., and Maggie O.

BURNETT GEORGE, farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 27, P.O. Waverly. Mr. Burnett was born in Morgan County in 1831; during the winter season he attended school in a log cabin, where the scholars were instructed in arithmetic, geography, and spelling; Joel Heddington was the first teacher that Mr. Burnett remembers; at twenty-seven he married Miss Mary J. McCormick, a daughter of John McCormick; at this time Mr. Burnett owned an estate of 160 acres; by shrewd management he now owns an estate of 406 acres; there are six children living: Marshall, born March 5, 1859; Everett, born Sept. 14, 1860; Oscar, born Feb 17, 1862; Frederick, born May, 1863; John, born Dec. I, 1865; Emma, born April 2, 1867; Anna, deceased

BURNETT ISHAM, farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 29, P.O. Franklin. In recounting the early experiences of the pioneers who hewed their way through to the far West, may well be mentioned, cotemporary with the early settlers, the gentleman who stands at the head of this page. He was the oldest son of Rolland and Polly Burnett, natives of Virginia, who settled in Kentucky in an early day. In Virginia Rolland Burnett was a planter, at one time quite wealthy ; on arriving in Kentucky he became a farmer and trader ; on the homestead two of his children were born, Isham and Richard ; Isham, at nineteen, married Miss Lucinda Van Winkle ; in his 25th year, date July 14, 1831, in company with James B., a brother, Jason Van Winkle, and others he followed the trail of the old pioneers, westward ; at the end of twenty-seven days travel, he located in Morgan County. Following the fortunes of Mr. Burnett, we find that he etitereda tract of 182 acres ; the first year he built a log cabin of the usual description, where one window graced the rude dwelling place; taking it all in ali, it was a fair sample of settlers' early habitation ; the prospect was rather discouraging, and many turned backward to the comfortable homes in the South and East ; at times it became a difficult matter to keep from freezing; on awakening in the morning, it often became necessary to clear away the snow that had gathered on the bed ; as the bed usually lay on the floor, the covering frequently beame frozen to the puncheon. Never, perhaps, was game more abundant; as far as the eye could reach was a broad expanse of prairie, over which bounded the deer and other wild animals. During the winter of the deep snow, small parties would start out in pursuit of them, which, on breaking through the crust, would fall easy victims to the hunter. Despite the hardships incident to pioneer life, the people enjoyed themselves fully ; their wants were few, and easily satisfied ; their kindness of heart and generosity unbounded. Money was an unknown commodity, generally speaking ; coon-skins were frequently bartered in trade, and often fell to the lot of the pioneer minister, who often wanted for the necessaries of life. From the small acreage came an estate of over a thousand acres, acquired by an industry and perseverance that would have discouraged ninety-nine persons in a hundred. Witnessing the growth of the county year by year, few have contributed more to its present prosperity ; during his early settlement he came in contact with such early settlers as James Langley, Joel Gilledand, J. T. Holmes, Newton Cloud, Judge Samuel Wood, and others, now prominent in the offices of the county. Mr- Burnett raised a family of nine children ; there are now living : Moses, James, George, Joseph, Micajah, Rolland, and Charity. Having lost his first wife he was married the second time on January 27, 1866, to Mrs. Patrick, whose husband had died in the service of the United States, leaving to her care two children - one now living, Sarah. %_who married James G. England Burnett Isham, farmer and stock raiser. Sec.

Burnett James, farmer, Sec. 29, P.O. Franklin Burnett Jesse, farm hand, P.O. Franklin BURNETT JOSEPH, farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 22, P.O. Waverly. The gentleman who heads this sketch was born in Morgan County, on the gth of July, 1838 ; he received the usual education of the pioneer boy, in an old log cabin, long since gone to decay ; here he perused the few simple studies that started the boys on the pathway of knowledge. When the nation witnessed the downfall of Fort Sumter, Mr. Burnet enlisted in Company I, I4th Illinois Infantry, for three years service; mustered at Jacksonville; became a participant in the battle of Shiloh. and also many other smaller engagements of the war ; at the expiration of twelve months he was honorably discharged ; returning to Morgan County, he then turned his attention to farming. In 1863, he married Miss Jennie Massie ; two children, Lillie and Willie; in 1876 Mrs. Burnet passed off the stage of life ; on 5th April, 1867, he married Miss Ellen Hamilton, daughter of James Hamilton ; one child, Elsie ; Mr. Burnet owns 160 acres land, formerly owned 240.

BURNETT MICAJAH, farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 29, P.O. Waverly. To trace the successive improvements of a county, to follow the fortunes of hundreds in a biographical sketch, is at times a perplexing task. Mr. Burnett was born in Morgan Co., on the old homestead of his father, Isham Burnett. On this farm he performed a great deal of hard work ; he received his education at district school. When the Stars and Stripes were flung to the breeze, and the call came for troops, at the early age of nineteen Mr. Burnett enlisted at Jacksonsonville, in 1861, in the first regiment organized, being the I4th 111. Vols., Co. I. mustered into the service at Jacksonville ; shortly afterward went to the front ; took an active part in the battles of Fort Henry, Pittsburg Landing, Vicksburg, Wahachee, and some smaller engagements ; honorably discharged at Huntsville, Ala. ; mustered out at Springfield, 111.; returned to Morgan Co. Shortly after married Miss Sarah M. Marston, daughter of Jefferson Marston, an early settler of Morgan Co.; four children, Isham S., Ida L., Felix E., and Edith D. Mr. Burnett owns an estate of 70 acres of well-improved land

BURNETT MOSES, fanner and stock raiser, Sec. 29, P.O. Waverly. The subject of this sketch is the ninth child of Isham Burnett, whose name is elsewhere recorded. He was born in Morgan Co., Nov. 25, 1838, on the old homestead, where he passed many years of his life. Those born amid the surroundings of pioneer life necessarily imbibe that spirit of independence peculiar to the western pioneer. In the stirring scenes of early life he formed the acquaintance of some of the most energetic western people, and it is not surprising that the associations thus formed led 10 success. During the Spring of 1864 he married Miss Mathilda Drew ; seven children - six now living : Charles L., Lee, Lena, Laura,

Lulu, and an infant child. In 1861, Mr. Burnett enlisted in the I4th Regt. Ill.Vols.; In the Spring of 1862, on account of ill health, was honorably discharged, and returned to Morgan Co.; is now living on his farm comprising 70 acres BURNETT RICHARD B. farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 32, P.O. Waverly. Fifty years ago but few improvements were manifest in the State of Illinois. Among the early settlers came Roland Burnett, a native of Kentucky, who raised a family of nine children. Richard B., whose name heads this sketch.when old enough, attended the subscription schools when the duties of the farm would permit. He was endowed with a strong, energetic disposition that made the quiet home life irksome to the young man, and accordingly, at the early age of nineteen.his thoughts turned from the scenes of his youth, and with a light heart and lighter pockets, in the Winter of 1848, he set out for Missouri. On his arrival, he turned his attention to farming ; the same year he married Miss Polly Brammer. For years he remained in Missouri, and then, accompanied by his family, he set out for Illinois, where he remained five years ; moving back to Missouri, he remained ten years ; once again he moved to Illinois, settling in the vicinity of Waverly, Morgan Co. He purchased 120 acres, and at one time owned 280 acres ; five children living : Lucy, Nancy, Lucinda, Lizzie, Isham, and Martha

/CARPENTER JAMES F. farmer ^-^ and stock raiser, Sec. 28, P.O. Waverly- Was born in Wayne Co., Ky., July 14, 1829. His father was engaged in farming, and in 1839 concluded to try his fortunes .in the West ; reaching the Ohio, they crossed it in a horse-boat, a craft something over 100 feet in length, constructed very much like the ferry-boats of to-day, the piincipal difference being the modern boat propelled by steam were then driven by mules, who kept the paddles in motion by means of machinery. The family settled in Gallatin Co., 111., where William Carpenter, the head of the family, shortly afterward died. James F. was then but eleven years old, but at this early age he had to perform the the hard labor of the farm, the snpport of the family devolving principally upon him. For twelve years he hired out to neighboring farmers ; he has worked for five dollars per month many a day, and split rails at twenty-five cents per day, and at night carded wool for his mother to spin. At twenty-seven years of age, James united his fortunes with Lucy A. Wright, who died about one year afterward, leaving one child, which died in early infancy. In 1859 he married Ann E. Florence ; three children blessed this union : Mary Ann, James M., and Martha; none of the children are now living. During the Spring of 1864, Mrs. Carpenter died ; the following year he married Miss Nancy E. Elliot ; five children, four living : James A., John W., Charles E., and Lewis H. Carroll Edward, farm hand, P.O. Franklin Carroll James, renter. Sec. 16, P.O. Franklin Carrigan James, farm hand, P.O. Franklin Carrigan Patrick, farm hand, P.O. Franklin Chambers James, farm hand, P.O. Waverly COCKIN GEORGE, farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 6, P.O. Alexander. The subject of this sketch was born in Yorkshire, England, about 1815. The head of the family, by trade, was a shipcarpenter. At the age of twenty-six, George crossed the ocean for the shores of America ; he landed in New Orleans, from which place he made his way into Morgan Co., settling in the vicinity of Jacksonville, hiring out the first year. On the expiration of this time, he engaged in farming on his own account ; about the year 1858, he was united in marriage to Miss Harriet Clayborough, a native of Yorkshire, England. Mr. Cockin now owns 200 acres of choice land, and as a farmer is a success. Seven children blessed this union : Sarah, Mary, William, George, John, Emma, and Thomas Collins Homer C. farm hand, Sec. 28, P.O.

CORBETT DENNIS, farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 5, P.O. Alexander. Mr. Corbett was born in the County of Limerick, Ireland, March 2, 1829. In the above county young Corbett passed many years of his life, and received a very liberal education ; at the age of twenty he bid fare- well to Erin's Green Isle ; during the Winter of 1850 he sailed for America, on board the Otomoco, arriving in New Orleans after a voyage of seven weeks. From there he made his way to St. Louis ; shortly after he moved to Scott Co., 111., where he first worked by the month. He married, about 1857, Miss Sarah Marley, a daughter of Patrick Marley, a native of Donnegal, Ireland ; in 1866 he made a purchase of 80 acres of land, the property he now owns. During the war, he contributed liberally of his means. The union of Mr. and Mrs. Corbett was blessed with five children, four living : Catherine, Mary Ann, Patrick, and Sarah. For several years Mr. Corbett was a resident of Logan Co.

Cunningham William

CUNNINGHAM WILLIAM D. Sec. 30, P.O. Franklin. Looking far back in the past to those who were born in the county, or who first sought a home on the prairies of Illinois, seems but a short time ; a little over half a century ago the red man held possession of the land now settled by schools and churches. As early as 1826, Peyton Cunningham set out for the undeveloped West, in a covered wagon drawn by the usual slow ox-team. He was born in Virginia ; his wife was a native of North Carolina, and they were married in the eastern part of this State ; settled in Morgan Co., in the vicinity of Jacksonville ; buying an unimproved claim, the head of the family set about making a home in tl e sparsely-settled prairie ; here they roughed it in common with their neighbors. In the Spring of 1859, he passed off the stage of life, and left a family of three children : Diana, W. D., and J. H. The wife, a true specimen of the pioneer woman, has passed three-quarters of a century in Illinois ; is now a resident of Decatur, aged eightyfour years ; her general health is still very good, and her memory is comparatively unimpaired. W. D. Cunningham, possessed of the spirit of enterprise, has gotten together a fine estate

T^ADOR WILLIAM, farmer and "^^ stock raiser, Franklin, Illinois. Born in Cass County, Illinois, May, 1848, where his parents moved to that year ; a year later they settled on the Mauvaisterre, in Morgan County ; in 1868, Mr. Eador married Miss Lizzie Scott, daughter of F. M. Scott; one child, Edith M., born October 22, 1869 ; at this writing resides on his farm in the vicinity of Franklin EDMONDSON ROBERT (deceased) was born in County Tyrone, Ireland, in 1809 ; his father by occupation a farmer, who died in the early infancy of Robert ; like most of the Irish people in the neighborhood, it is probable the land he worked was held by lease ; to his family' he left but little property ; when old enough, the care of a widowed mother devolved upon Robert, jr. ; the mother dying in his early youth, he now had no other ties to bind him to the beautiful Isle of the Sea, and accordingly, in the Spring of 1833, accompanied by his wife, having united his fortunes to Miss Margaret Allen, he emigrated to America ; in New York City and New Jersey he lived about twenty years ; in New Jersey all of his children were born ; in 1853, he left the Eastern States, where he had passed many years of his life as a business man, and traveled westward, and settled in Morgan County, on farm property ; in time came an estate of 150 acres in the vicinity of Jacksonville ; in 1865, his wife, in whose society he passed many happy years, died ; five years later the aged husband also passed away, leaving a family of eight children : William, who married Miss Ann Blake; Amanda, who married John Mc- Kean, who died in the aimy; John, who married Miss Padgett; Robert jr., who still lives in single blessedness; Matilda, who married Judge Henderson of Winchester

EVANS GABRIEL, farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 7, P.O. Franklin ; Mr. Evans was the oldest of four children ; the father, Wm. H. Evans, married Miss Elizabeth Thomas ; on the homestead of his father, Gabriel was born, April 30, 1817 ; in early youth he attended a subscription school, where the lessons were taught in a log cabin ; the furniture, as described by Mr. Evans, consisted of rude wooden benches that required considerable agility on the part of the scholars to sit upright on them ; logs were taken out the entire length of the building, admitting plenty of light, and making ventilation abundant ; at the early age of fifteen, his mother moved to an adjoining county ; he remembers many scenes of his early youth ; for seven years he was employed on a farm, his sole pay being his board and six dollars in money ; at twenty-two married Miss Elizabeth Kirby ; for two years he rented property in Kentucky, and then moved to Ohio ; worked his first month for thirteen dollars a month, then for several years he rented property, and then set out for Illinois in a covered wagon ; after a month's travel, he settled four miles south of Franklin, Morgan County, and wintered in a log cabin belonging to Sam Warner ; the following spring he rented a farm of 80 a.cres, of Mrs. Governor Duncan, remaining two years ; he then rented property of William Stevenson ; two years he rented of Wisdom Wilburn ; in the Autumn of 1850, he moved on to the property he purchased shortly after his arrival, from Dr. Moore ; he bought an old log house and moved it from Mauvaisterre on to his farm ; for five years he lived in this cabin, and then came frame houses. Mr. Evans being a very energetic man, became the owner of an estate comprising 480 acres, brought to a high state of cultivation. There are ten children, five living - James William, Sarah M., Virginia M., George W. and Mary

FEOBE JAMES, farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 17, P.O. Franklin. The gentleman who heads this sketch was born in Limerick County, Ireland, as near as can be ascertained, in 1846 ; in early infancy his father died, and his mother, left to the care of a ' growing family, concluded to emigrate from the Old World to the New, crossing the broad Atlantic in a sailing vessel, bound for the southern port of New Orleans ; shortly after arrival, Mrs. F., attacked with yellow fever, succumbed to that fatal disease, finding a last restingplace in Southern soil ; the oldest of the children was John, then in his twentieth year, took charge of the family of seven children ; at St. Louis, his means limited, he was compelled to transfer the children to an orphan asylum ; James, the younger, remained two years, and then entered the employ of Patrick Crotick, of Missouri, two years, and then moved to Bunker Hill, Macoupin County, Illinois, where he first worked for John Kane, five years ; for neighboring farmers he worked by the month, until he married, in 1876, Mrs. Jane Feore, relict of Martin Feore, his brother ; parents of Mrs. F. were Michael and Catherine Kane, natives of Ireland, who afterward removed to America, first settling in the city of New Orleans, where Mrs. Feore was born, in 1850. The estate comprises 160 acres of valuable land.

FERGUSON MARION, farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 15, P.O. Waverly. But little over half a century ago, the warwhoop of the Indian resounded over the prairies of Illinois, where we now see improved farms ; through the tall prairie grass roamed the mighty buffalo, undisturbed by the deadly rifle ; everywhere nature's wilderness, unbroken by the tread of the white man, save the daring hunter or trapper who fled from the encroachments of civilization. In 1830, accompanied by his wife and children, Mr. Ferguson, father of Marion, set out for Illinois in a covered wagon, drawn by one yoke of oxen ; locating in Morgan County, he purchased land from speculators near what is now the village of Woodson ; having no capital he was unable to meet his payments, and accordingly rented property of Jacob Strawn, for 22 years ; he married Miss Susanna Sandusky, of Kentucky : they have 9 children: William, Emeline, Wallace, Nancy, Jemima, Champion, Anthony, Hannah, and Marion, the subject of this sketch, who was born in Morgan County, 1841 ; he was educated at a subscription school ; in his twentieth year he married Julia A. Angelo, daughter ot David R. Angelo ; on September 2, 1862, he responded to the call for troops, enlisting in Company D, loist Illinois Regiment, at Jacksonville ; engaged in battles at Vicksburg, Missionary Ridge, Resaca, Dallas, and Peachtree Creek, and through Sherman's Atlanta campaign ; mustered out at Washington, D. C. ; was honorably discharged at Springfield, Illinois, at the close of the war ; there are six children living : Winnie, Walter, Harden H., Alice, Hattie, and Mary Flamm Joseph, fanner and stock raiser, Sec.

9, 1851 ; at the age of three years his parents moved to Morgan County, settling near Waverly ; Charles received a liberal education, sitting on a rude wooden bench in a log cabin, where the cracks between the logs gave the necessary light, and ventilation was abundant ; in 1872 he united his fortunes to Miss Lucy Teel, daughter of James and Valeria Teel ; two children blessed this union : Ernest, born October 6, 1873, and Leonard. February 17, 1876

FLEMING ROBERT, farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 15, P.O. Waverly. Mr. Fleming, one of the early residents of Morgan County, was born in Pickaway County, Ohio, November, 1824. In the Spring of 1838, the family transferring their hou-ehold effects on a flatboat, the little party floated down the Ohio River, and located at Golconda, Illinois; there resided five years, receiving part of his education; at the end of this time the family plunged farther into the interior of the State; they resided at Alton one year; thence to Exeter, where he resided fifteen years; there he formed the acquaintance of Miss S. A. Crabtree, daughter of John Crabtree; they were married January, 1847; remained in A 2

Exeter three years; after this, then moved to Cass County, six miles east of Beardstown; there followed the occupation of farmer; formerly Mr. Fleming was a cooper; in 1855. he located on the farm which he now owns; this appears to be his true vocation, for he became a very successful farmer; at one time he owned 280 acres; now owns 240, on which he erected an elegant residence; they had ten children, nine of whom are now living: William C., Charles E., Granville, John S., James, Nettie M., Ettie, AlmaE., Luannice; Clarissa C., deceased

FLEMING "WM. C. school teacher and farmer, Sec. 15, P.O. Waverly. Oldest son of Robert and S. A. Fleming, born in Exeter, Illinois, July 17, 1848; in the district schools of Cass County, where the family afterward moved, he received his preliminary education, which was afterward completed in Morgan County; at the age of nineteen he became a teacher, which vocation he has since followed successfully; April 3, 1872, he married Miss Sarah F. Morris, a daughter of Jas. and Nancy Morris; two children: Robert L., born July, 1874, Clara M., April, 1876

GRAY WILLIAM, farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 19, P.O. Franklin. The subject of this notice was born in Cavan County, Ireland, May, 1829; eighth child of Robert and Jane Gray; on the little farm, situated in one of the best counties in Ireland, young Gray grew to manhood; possessing that sturdy vigor peculiar to the Irish people, and to better his condition in life, in the Spring of 1849, he sailed for America; arriving in New York he made his way into the State of Ohio, remaining two years; he then plunged farther westward, and settled in Morgan County, Illinois, where he first worked by the month, and also became employed as a school teacher; in 1854, he was united in marriage to Miss R. M. E. Stewart, daughter of Ira E. Stewart, a native of Tennessee, where Mrs. Gray was born, in the year 1833; shortly after the marriage Mr. Gray bought land in Sangamon County, comprising 70 acres, where he lived seven years, and then moved back to Morgan County, on the property he now owns, consisting of no acres; wishing to give his son the advantages of a college education, he moved to Lincoln, Logan County, Illinois, where he resided seven years; Autumn of 1875, returned again to Morgan County, and settled on the farm property heretofore mentioned, on which he erected lately a beautiful farm residence; in addition to possessions here, he also has a nice property in Lincoln; three children blessed his union with Miss Stewart, one only now living, born May 4, 1872; having the confidence of the community, he has held several offices, township treasurer, etc.

HARDIN JOHN, farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 34, P.O. Waverly. Judge Hardin was born in North Carolina, Jan. 18, 1825; at nine years of age his parents moved to Tennessee, and purchased a large tract of valuable land; at twenty-two Mr. Hardin attended an academy or seminary, receiving a liberal education; at twenty-three he became a resident of Kentucky; remained two years, part of the time employed as teacher; Nov. 9, 1849, he married Laura

* Van Winkle; the following year he settled in Morgan County, Illinois, on the wellimproved farm he now owns; since coming to the county Judge H. has taken a leading position; affable and courteous to all, he has the respect and good will of all who know him; for many years he was township treasurer, and also held the responsible position of associate county judge; when traitors were conniving at the downfall of the republic, John Hardin left his home for the scenes of warfare, entering the service as Second Lieutenant Co. G, joist Regt. 111. Infantry; battles, Mission Ridge, Resaca, Dalton; while in the heat of action a minnie ball on its deadly mission shattered his foot, making amputation necessary; Spring of 1863, promoted First

Lieutenant; in 1864, his wife died, and during the autumn of that year Mr. H. was honorably discharged, and returned to his western home; in 1 868, he became a candidate for county sheriff, on the Republican ticket; owning 240 acres of land, Judge Hardin now devotes his time to farming; five children: Frances E., Thos. H., John, William B., and Emma J.; Thos. deceased Hardin John J., farmer, Sec. 34, P.O. Waverly

LUKEN HENRY, farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 9, P.O. Alexander. Among our German speaking population none are more highly respected than Henry Luken, whose life has been characterized by upright dealings. He was born in Hanover,

Germany, about 1818. In 1839 he was united in marriage to Miss Louisa Borgstede ; in 1855 he emigrated to America on board the sailing vessel Bessell, bound for New Orleans ; arriving in New Orleans from there he proceeded to St. Louis, thence to Naples and from there made his way to Sangamon County, first working by the month, then rented property five years of W. D. Huffaker, and then purchased land and now owns 330 acres. The union of Mr. and Mrs. L., was blessed wiih eight children, five living : Casper, Carrie, William, Henry C., and Sarah

LUTTRELL JOHN W. farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 28, P.O. Franklin. The gentleman who heads this sketch was the third child of Hiram and Sarah L., who were natives of Kentucky ; were among the first settlers of Morgan County, where the subject of this notice was born, Feb. 22, 1837 ; on the farm his parents had settled he passed away the days of his youth. His preliminary education wa/ received in the district school and afterward completed when the free school system came into vogue. When the War of the Rebellion came on, and the Flag of our Union was in danger, he responded to the call for volunteers and enlisted in Co. I, I4th 111. Vols., in 1861, at Jacksonville, and was there mustered into the service and shortly after went to the front and became engaged in the battle of Pittsburgh Landing, siege of Vicksburg, Big Hatchie, and many other smaller engagements. Mr. L. became a non-commissioned officer in the capacity of 2d Sergeant. On the 23d of June, 1864, he was honorably discharged, and mustered out of the service at Spring- Held, 111., and returned to the scenes of his early life, where he has since followed the occupation of farmer. During the Autumn of 1865 he united his fortunes to Miss Nancy Burnett, daughter of Richard and Polly Burnett. Four children blessed the union of Mr. and Mrs. L. Three are now living : Sherman, Minnie E., and Grant. At this writing Mr. L. resides on his farm, composed of 150 acres well-improved land fifth child of Hiram and Sarah Luttrell, natives of Kentucky, who moved to Illinois at its earliest settling, locating at what is now known as Apple Creek. At the time of which we are writing, Hiram Luttrell was but a boy ; horse mills were then scarce and far between, and it frequently fell to the lot of the boy, young as he was, to carry the grist to the mill. As he grew to man's estate he became known for his force of character and kindness of heart. He became quite a successful farmer ; he married Miss Sarah Marston. At the time of his decease, which occurred April 22. 1876, his remains were laid to rest in the Waverly cemetery, and his widow is now residing in comfortable circumstances at Waverly, a true type of the pioneer woman, who had shared with her husband the hardships of their early settling, weaving and spinning the garments for the children. Smiley, roughing it in common with other boys of that period, developed great strength of character. At twenty years of age he married Miss Mary Wyatt, daughter of Martin Wyatt, an old resident of Morgan County. But habits of economy and industry led to his future success ; now owns 160 acres of well-improved land; six children, four living : Charles H., Geo. M., Emma M., and Luna L,

MASSEY LEWIS, farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 30, P.O. Franklin. Oldest son of Wm. and Nancy Massey, who were natives of Scott County, Kentucky, where Lewis was born about 1825; Wm. Massey was a shoemaker by trade, and also carried on a farm, on the homestead; young Lewis attended school; in 1836 his parents emigrated to Illinois, in a covered wagon, passing through Indiana; at the end of three weeks, located in Morgan County; a small farm was purchased; two years later the head of the family died, leaving to the care of the pioneer wife nine children to provide for; for many years the family lived in a log cabin, where the fare was simple, but their wants easily satisfied; all of his children, except Jessie and John, are residents of Morgan Co.; Lewis Massey, must necessarily have been of an energetic

[" disposition, for we find all his descendants comfortably situated in life; many of them wealthy, owing to habits of industry, which lead to wealth; the first school that Lewis Massey, jr., attended, was taught by Joel Heddington, one of the first settlers in old Morgan; before the war Mr. Massey owned tracts of land in Missouri, and in Morgan County, Illinois, some 300 acres; in 1863 he married Miss Mary Bennett, who died in 1871; six years later, married Mrs. Martha Hart, daughter of Isaac Allen; in the States of Illinois and Missouri, he owns 1000 acres of land; he takes a leading position as a farmer

Massey Wm. T. farmer, Sec. P.O. Franklin McCarty John, farm hand, P.O. Alexander MCCASLAND WM. A. farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 22, P.O. Waverly. Mr. M., was the third child of Jas. H. and Jane McCasland, natives of Virginia, and South Carolina, respectively, who settled in Indiana, in an early day, where Wm. was born in 1833; in 1839 the family departed from the Hoosier State, wended their way to Illinois; in Greene County they remained a short time, and then moved near the city of Jacksonville; in after years, settled on a farm near Waverly; during this early settling, Mr. McCasland roughed it in common with his neighbors; hogs were then sold at one dollar per hundred, other things in proportion, which brought on considerable distress among the pioneers; in time however, the log cabin gave place to more comfortable buildings. The old people lived for many years near Waverly, where they passed the remainder of their lives; they left six children: Sarah, who married Frank Collins, who died in the service of the U. S.; Mrs. Collins afterward married Mr. Graves, and now resides in Missouri; John M. married Miss Mary Collins, resides in Murrayville, in Morgan County; William, who heads this sketch, married Miss Oretta Pemberton, of Oldham County, Kentucky, Jan. 17, 1858; they have eight children: Rosa, Ida, Edith, Anna, Josephine; when the war of the rebellion came on, Mr. Me enlisted in the 38th Illinois Volunteers, Co. A, at Springfield; it will be remembered, this regiment became engaged in many important battles of the war, and accordingly, the subject of this notice became actively engaged at Stone River, Chickamauga, Perryville, and Corinth; when the war was drawing to a close, and Sherman had driven Johnson into Georgia, the regiment remained under fire some four months; Mr. M. was also engaged in battles of Buzzard Roost, Snake Creek Gap, Resaca, Marietta, Bald Knob, and other smaller engagements; he was honorably discharged at Huntsville, Alabama, Feb. 7, 1865; two years later he returned to Morgan County, where he now resides, owning one hundred and twenty acres of well improved land; Thomas, a brother of Mr. McCasland, was killed at Murphrysboro, Tennessee

McCORMECK JAMES, farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 15, P.O. Waverly. Was born in Columbania County, Ohio, on the I5th of April, 1852; when James was eight years of age, his parents, then engaged in farming, set out for the West, and first settled at Galesburg, Knox County; there purchased 80 acres; the year 1865 found the family residents of old Morgan; settling three miles south of the town of Franklin, on a farm of 80 acres; he afterward removed to a farm near Springfield, Illinois, where he now resides; James, who heads this sketch, received his preliminary education at a district school, he afterward finished his education at the high school of Waverly; March i, 1874, h£ was married to Miss Sarah Beckhold; two children: William, born June 3, 1875; Bertha, Aug. 22,

MCCORMICK JAMES R. farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 35, P.O. Waverly. In 1834, when the long lines of emigrant trains dotted the prairie, John McCormick, the father of the subject of this sketch, left his home in Kentucky, and moved to Illinois. He was born in 1801 ; married in Kentucky in 1829, Miss Jane W. Lochridge ; shortly after settled in Morgan Co., 111., near what is known as Long Point. In Kentucky Mr. M. had been a surveyor, and in Illinois he 'pursued for a time the same calling ; being a man of learning, he was held in high esteem by his neighbors. His brother, Samuel McCormick, was one of the first settlers in Cincinnati, Ohio, and there purchased a large tract of land ; owing to the rise in real estate, he became very wealthy, and died a few years ago a millionaire. Three years after his settlement, James R. McCormick died ; he left a family of six children : Elizabeth, Catherine, Nancy, Mary, John A., who enlisted on the breaking out of the war, and was killed in battle, and James R., who heads this sketch, who was born in Kentucky in 1830. The care of the family devolving upon him after the decease of his father, he perhaps saw the rough side of life more than was even common with the pioneer boy. Mr. McCormick well remembers when biscuit would be eaten but once a week - on Sunday ; the meal over, the next Sunday was anxiously looked forward to. James became the owner of the old homestead ; in 1864 he married Miss Sarah Smith, a daughter of Orin Smith, one of the first settlers of Little York. Mr. McCormick at one time owned 320 acres ; now owns 1 80. Six children, five living : May, Edward, Orin, Ralph, and an infant child

MOXON JOHN" (deceased), who was for many years a farmer arid stock raiser in Morgan Co., was born in Cambridgeshire, England, March 25, 1824, and there, from the time he was old enough, followed the pursuits of agriculture. At twenty-two he married Miss Mary Nicholas. In 1851, to better his fortunes, he emigrated to America ; landing in the city of New Orleans after a long voyage ; after a voyage up the Mississipi River, they arrived at Alton, 111., where they found the river frozen, and accordingly made their may into Morgan Co. by wagon. Settling near what is now known as Alexander, for three years Mr. Moxon rented property of John T. Alexander, the famous stock man ; at the end of this time, he concluded to go it on his own hook ; bought 80 acres, part of the property known as the Moxon estate ; here he labored for many a year, his efforts being eventually crowned with success. Aug. 20, 1862, he departed this life, leaving to the care of a devoted wife five children, all of whom are living ; Maria, Mary Jane, Isaac N., Elizabeth Ann, and John Phillip. The estate now comprises 180 acres, due to the untiring efforts of Mrs. M. Murray P. H. farm hand, P.O. Franklin

NIEHAUS AUGUST, farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 4, P.O. Alexander. The subject of this sketch is the youngest of a family of' ten children ; his parents were natives of Prussia, Germany, where August was born, about 1835 ; on the old homestead, young Niehaus passed his boyhood ; at twenty-two, he left his German home for America ; after a long voyage, he landed in New Orleans ; from this point to St. Louis, and thence to Morgan Co., settling in the vicinity of Alexander, where he first worked by the month. In 1861, he married Miss Minnie Meyers, daughter of Henry and Mary Meyers, natives of Germany, where Mrs. Niehaus was born, in 1842. Nine children blessed this union, seven living : Caroline, born in 1863 ; Louis, 1865 ; Louisa, 1867 ; Minnie, 1869 ; Augusta, 1872 ; Anna, 1876 ; Emma, 1878 ; Katy and Mary, deceased

SANDUSKY JAMES, farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 22, P.O. Waverly ; sixth child of Jacob and Melinda Sandusky, natives of Kentucky, there engaged in agriculture. When the slow moving trains traversed the )prairies, en route for the

West, Jacob Sandusky gathered together his worldly goods and bid farewell to the land where had passed the best years of his life ; after weeks of travel he settled in Morgan County ; leaving a comfortable home in the South and enduring the hardships of a western life, it would have been strange if the thoughts of Jacob Sandusky had not turned to his sunny home in the South. He built the usual log cabin and entered eighty acres of government land ; shortly afterward moved to Greene County; for the past ten years has been a resident of Nebraska. All of the children were born in Morgan County. James, the subject of this sketch was born in 1844 and grew up among the surroundings of pioneer life, receiving a liberal education. At the age of nineteen, married Miss Mary Jane Greenwood, daughter of James Greenwood. One year from this date he moved to Nebraska and entered land at one dollar per acre. For three years he remained there, then returning to Morgan County purchased 160 acres of land in Town 14, Range 8 ; now owns 80 acres ; six children : Eddie, Albert, Dora, Ida, Mary and James

SCOTT THOMAS, farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 26, P.O. Waverly. When the tide of emigration first turned westward Thomas Scott, accompanied by his wife, left the scenes of his youth for the fertile State of Illinois. He was born in Wayne County, Kentucky, May 22, 1809. On his venture across the prairies to Illinois he hired out as a teamster, to John Vanvvinkle; for a number of weeks he cracked his whip over the slow moving ox team, crossing the Ohio river on a flatboat propelled by paddles. He made his way into Morgan County, settling in the neighborhood of Jacksonville, then a small hamlet where a groceries could be obtained frequently by barter, the enterprising proprietor always glad to see a customer coming. Mr. Scott, for many years rented property as he had no capital. It was some time before he became able td buy. He first purchased 80 acres ; at one time Mr. Scott owned some

300 acres, and now owns 250. In 1843 his wife departed this life leaving to his care three children, Wm. H. H., Angeletca and Jas. H., the only one now living. In 1 844 he married Miss Clarissa Maxfield; five children, four living : Sarah, Elizabeth J. Chase and Maggie E. Sears Henry, farm hand, P.O. Franklin SHAFER BERNHARD, farmer, Sec. 4, P.O. Alexander. Mr. Shafer was born in Prussia, Germany, July 29, 1839 ; Joseph, his father, was a weaver by occupation ; this, young Shafer followed in early youth; in 1857 he emigrated to America, landed in Baltimore, Maryland ; from there he made his way to St. Louis, thence to Morgan County, where he has since resided; in 1867 he married Miss Mary Linsey, daughter of John Linsey, of Scotland ; they have had three children, two deceased, one now living, Kate Lina Six P. C. farmer, Sec. 16, P.O. Waverly Slavens Isaac, renter, P.O. Waverly Sperry Charles, farm hand, P.O. Waverly Steneyer Bernard, farmer, Sec. 3, P.O. Berlin, Sangamon Co.

T^EEL JOSEPH E. farmer and stock raiser. Joseph Teel was the oldest of a family of nine children ; his father was a native of Virginia, where the subject of this sketch first saw the light, in the town of Woburn ; in his native place he passed away his youthful days ; in his igth year he married Miss Mary Johonat, who was born in Goffstown, New Hampshire ; for a number of years Mr. Teel followed farming in Virginia, and also supplied the markets with country produce ; in 1854 he started for the West, and first settled in Cannelton, Indiana, becoming employed as a coalminer ; originally it was his intention to oversee a cotton factory, to be set in operation by an eastern firm, which proved a failure ; it should have been stated Mrs. Teel died in 1852, prior to Mr. Teel's departure for the West ; by this marriage five children, four of whom are now living : Albert, married Miss Jane Read, and now resides in Centralia, Mo. ; Mary W., married James Bowland, and resides in Iowa ; Ann Eliza, married Joseph Pile, of Pike County, Illinois, and James, married Matilda Beasely, of Morgan County ; by second marriage, nine children : Fanny, who married Monterey Jones, of Boone County, Missouri ; Margaret, Valeria, Charles, and Bertha. In 1856, Mr. Teel moved to Morgan County ; he first became a renter ; in in 1860 he had the misfortune to lose his all by fire ; in his misfortune he had the sympathy of all, being held in high esteem by his many friends For many years of his life Mr. Teel worked early and late to supply the wants of a growing family ; although not owning as large a property as some, owning 160 acres of well improved land, gotten together by years of labor that would have discouraged men of less energy; it may be well to mention here the son of Mr. Teel, Albert, enlisted in Company I, 32d Illinois Infantry, at Springfield, Illinois, for three years service ; from this regiment he was honorably discharged, and joined the lOist Regiment, participating in battles of Shiloh, Plymouth, and many other smaller engagements ; he was honorably discharged at Camp Butler ; James also enlisted in the loth Illinois Cavalry, at Camp Butler, in service on the frontier of Texas Thornton Wm. farm hand, P.O. Waverly

VAN WINKLE JOHN, farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 32, P.O. Waverly. Among theoriginal pioneers was John Van Winkle; he was born in Jefferson County, Georgia, March 23, 1804; it is probable his father was a native of New Jersey, and his mother of Georgia; in 1804, the family moved to Kentucky, and there purchased land, and erected the common log cabin; there the family worked early and late, to provide necessaries; as they lived in between the mountains, it was no uncommon occurrence to see bear and panther; the clothing wove and spun by the women was exceedingly comfortable, and looked well; at twenty Mr. Van Winkle married Miss Lovisa Pemberton, who was born in Virginia; shortly after the ceremony, in 1826, at a time when but very few had set the example, they set out for Illinois, his wife traversing the distance on horseback, while he drove a covered wagon ; after various incidents in the way of travel, the little party settled on the Mauvaisterre, near Jacksonville, where Mrs. Van Winkle would frequently go, in an ox wagon, to lay in a supply of provisions; the cabins were sometimes far apart, but the people met at a raising, and the laugh and joke went round: for the pioneers who have contributed so much to the present prosperity of the country it is a pleasant task to look back to the past, noting in imagination the successive stages of improvement; in the log hut where now stands the large residence of J.T. Holmes, the family spent many happy years* and there many of their children were born; one incident in the life of John Van Winkle may be of interest; during the winter of the deep snow, being a large man, he would frequently break through the crust formed on the top; to avoid that he procured some boards the necessary length, and attached them to his feet; this was a bad move, for although he did not break through as frequently, when once down it became a great deal more difficult to regain the surface; Mr. Van Winkle raised a family of eight children, seven of whom are now living: Mary, Sophronie, Simeon, Richard, Simpson, William, and Martin; Mr. V. is one of the most conscientious men of this county, and is very comfortably situated in life, owning 200 acres ; has owned 400 or more

VAN WINKLE N. B. (deceased); among the many adventurous men who sought a home in the West, came the subject of this sketch; he was born in Wayne County, Kentucky, November II, 1802; on the old homestead were passed the youthful days of Mr. Van Winkle; there he received rather a more liberal education than usually falls to the lot of most farmer boys; on arriving at maturity he made his way to Missouri, and there married Miss Sarah Crow, daughter of James and Rhoda Crow, on the 27th of November, 1832; the following December he settled in the bounds of Morgan County, on what is now known as the Van Winkle estate; the cabin erected by them was a fair sample of those then in use; it contained neither nail, brick, nor sawed board; the floor was constructed of puncheon, a clapboard roof being in use; a year later, a hewed log house was built, more attractive and comfortable; Mr. Van Winkle was one of those men of rare energy and judgment, and accumulated a large property; the broad, uncultivated prairie soon gave place to the well improved farm; in time came churches and school houses, and emigrants began to enjoy life; it is quite likely Mr. Van Winkle had more capital than usually fell to the lot of the pioneer; he first taught a school on the. Mauvaisterre, and then bought 120 acres of land; after a long and successful battle with the world, he departed this life September 22, 1872; he left an estate of 538 acres; he was a very successful farmer; the cabin entered by the family is still standing; in 1869, this gave place to the beautiful residence now owned by the widow and heirs; six children: Micajah, Rhoda L., Maty E., Martin A., Henry L., and Jacob E.

VIOLETT WILLIAM, farmer and stock raiser, P.O. Franklin; third child of Thornton and Mary Violett, natives of Kentucky and Indiana respectively; in the State of Indiana young Violett was born, February 16, 1830; same year the family set out for Illinois, in a covered wagon; they located, on arrival, near Jacksonville, Morgan County, on farm property; when old enough William attended a subscription school; at twenty-four he married Miss Sarah Huddlestone, of Morgan County; when the war broke out Mr. Violett enlisted in Co. F, I2gth Regt. 111. Infantry, in 1862, remaining in the service three years, becoming engaged in some of the most important battles of the war, such as Resaca, Burnt Hickory, etc., etc.; on the close of the war he was honorably discharged, at Washington, D. C., disbanded at Chicago, Illinois, and returned to Morgan County, where he has since resided; owns no acres of land; names of children in order of birth: George, Mary Ann, Louisa, Lyman,

JOHN", farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 8, P.O. Alexander; was born in Tipperary County, Ireland, where his parents presided over a small farm; he received a liberal education in subscription schools; September, 1849, in his nineteenth year, he emigrated to America, landing in New Orleans; from this point he made his way to Vicksburg, Mississippi, thence to St. Louis, from St. Louis to Morgan County, settling near Jacksonville, where he first worked for Field Samples, in a brick yard, for $13.00 per month; for Theodore Stout he worked nearly seven years, and there procured his first start in life; for a short time he became a resident of Sangamon County; on his return to Morgan County he rented the Roger farm, now belonging to the Strawns; there he married Johannah Leahy; in 1864, he bought So acres of land, part of the property he now owns; adding to this, he now owns 120 acres; for the past nine years has been school director

WAL.SH THOMAS, farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 8, P.O. Alexander; Mr. W. was born in Limerick County, Ireland, in 1819; there he became employed on his father's farm, from the time he could handle a plow; his education was received in subscription schools; on reaching man's estate he left the little green spot so dear to every Irish heart, situated near to the broad Atlantic; he first went to Montreal, Canada, and from there by way of the lakes to Vermont, where he married Miss Mary Gluly ; from Vermont he made his way into Morgan County, Illinois; five children, three now living: James, Morris, and Hannorah; Mrs. W. died in 1859, and the following year he married Bridget Carroll; by the second marriage ten children, eight living: Mary, Catherine, Michael, Lizzie, Thomas, John, William, and Patrick; it may be well to mention in the life history of Mr. Walsh, that wages were low, money scarce, and many a month he toiled on for eight dollars per month; he is now a very successful farmer, owning

WOODS JAMES J. farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 35, P.O. Waverly ; oldest son of M. F. and Sarah Y. Woods. He was born in Morgan County, Nov. 29, 1857 ; the father of James, M. F. Woods, is one of the early settlers of Morgan Co., a stirring business man, who, for a number of years was a merchant in Waverly. James went through the usual routine of farm work, and the usual course of study in a district school ; at 22 he became the owner of 160 acres of valuable land ; Jan. 5, 1870, he was married to Miss Mary E. Luttrell, daughter of Hiram and Sarah Luttrell. Two children: Charles C., born Aug. 12, 1874, J. J., born May 12, 1877 WOODS SAMUEL C. farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 26, P.O. Waverly. The subject of this sketch was the fourth son of Michael and Martha Woods, natives of Kentucky, where Samuel was born July 2, 1816 ; receiving a liberal education, at 21, possessed of an enterprising spirit, he concluded to follow the fortunes of the old pioneers to the western prairies, and in company with a party of emigrants he set out on horseback. Crossing the Ohio on a flatboat, he wended his way to Illinois, settling in the vicinity of Waverly, Morgan County, where he first worked by the month for William Woods, an uncle, for some six months, attending school the balance of the year. For M. F. Woods, a brother and merchant at Waverly, he worked some two years, and then branched off for himself, turning his attention to agriculture. July, 1849, ne married Miss Maria Branson of Sangamon County, a daughter of John and Mary Branson ; one child, Maria Isabel, who married Platt S. Carter, jr., of Sangamon County, Aug. 5, 1875. Mrs. Woods departed this life and was laid to rest in the cemetery of Waverly Jan., 1877. He married Mrs. Mary E. Jackson of Audrian County, Mo., relict of W. G. Jackson of Boone County, an estimable man, whose death occurred Oct. 28, 1869. He was the son of Col. Francis F. Jackson of Clark County, Ky. Mrs. Jackson, now Mrs. Woods, was born near Lexington, Ky., March, 1827 ; her parents natives of Kentucky, and Maryland, the father a man of influence and wealth ; in 1852, the partner of his joys and sorrows was laid at rest ; in 1867, the husband also passed to his reward; a man of sociable and generous disposition, he was regretted by a large circle of friends. Following the fortunes of Mr. Woods, for many years after his first marriage, he became engaged as a merchant at Waverly; retiring from this in 1857. he purchased a farm of 180 acres, the property he now owns, and which he has brought to a high state of cultivation WRIGHT JAS. (deceased). Among the many early pioneers of Morgan Co., came the subject of this sketch, who deserves more than a passing notice. By those who knew him he is described as a man of strong determination and iron will. Making his way from Kentucky in company with other emigrants, he traveled westward. He was born in Virginia, settfed in Kentucky at an early day, and there formed the acquaintance of Miss Sarah Head, daughter of John A. and Mary Head, whom he married Sept. 25, 1830. Reaching Illinois after weeks of traveling, Mr. Wright settled some two miles south of Franklin. In a short time a primitive log cabin loomed up on the sparsely settled prairie. At this date he was cptemporary with the early settlers. Leaving a comfortable home in the South, both husband and wife found it at times a difficult task to attend to the duties of a farm and care for the stock. It may be well to mention that the cabin entered was a very rude affair, with a puncheon floor, a clapboard door in use - to^be sure it hung on a wooden hinge, and perhaps was not so common as those that graced the mansions of some of his neighbors. The tables and chairs were of the usual order ; the place, however, bore an air of neatness that always made the little home attractive. In time land rose in value and more substantial buildings began to appear. A history of the life of Mr. Wright would be incomplete were we not to mention the early incidents connected with his career. Once a year, sometimes twice, he would take a trip to St. Louis, distant about ninety miles. At times it became necessary to drive a drove of hogs to the St. Louis market. On the return trip he laid in a good stock of provisions; clothing was then wholly made by the pioneer wife. In time, however, the spinning jenny gave place to the loom, and other improvements became manifest. In 1872 Mr. Wright died and was laid to rest in the Franklin cemetery. His death was universally regretted by all who formed his acquaintance. He left an estate of 400 acres. On the old homestead Mrs. Wright is still living. There are eight children living: A. H., B. F., Wm. H., J. A., G. M., T. B., Maggie and Pamelia. Sarah Wright resides on Sec. 30, P.O. address, Franklin

WYATT B. W. farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 33, P.O. Waverly; eighth child of Thomas and Rebecca Wyatt, natives of Kentucky. Prior to the deep snow the Wyatt family followed the tide of emigration westward, settling in Morgan County, near what is now the City of Jacksonville, suffering great hardships, often going without the necessaries of life. It would not have been strange had Mr. Wyatt turned back to his native place, but instead he went steadily forward, and in time came success. He passed away, April 28, 1878. After a long and eventful life he passed away, leaving to the care of his wife, who now lives in Virden, Macoupin County, a large property. B. W. Wyatt, who heads this sketch, was educated at district schools. At 23 married Miss Lizzie Duggan, who died some years ago, and was laid to rest in Springfield, 111. At 28 he married Miss Louisa Kennedy ; one child

BOURLANJ} P. G-. farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 35, P.O. Franklin. Mr. Bourland was born in Kentucky, Aug. 31, 1827; Miles Bourland the father, by occupation was a farmer; thinking to better his fortune, in the Winter of 1830 he set out for Illinois, traversing the entire distance by wagon; below St. Louis the emigrants crossed the river on the ice; in the spring of the year th-y settled on the broad plains of Illinois, about two miles southwest of Franklin; they first took up their abode in a log cabin, and immediately began to clear away the timber; the following winter, the deep snow set in, which caused much suffering; at the tender age of six years, young Bourland attended a subscription school, held in a log cabin, where the seats were low and awkwardly constructed, and which required considerable agility on the part of the scholars, to balance themselves upon; at twenty-seven Mr. Bourland married Miss Nancy Ramsey of Ohio; two children blessed this union: Leah and Katie. Mrs. Bourland died, and was buried in the cemetery, at Franklin; during the Spring of 1863 he married Susan Seymour, six children were born of this marriage, four of whom are living; two dying in early infancy; for two terms Mr. B. became a school teacher, and during the Mormon uprising took an active part BOWYEB JACOB, during his life was a leading farmer of Morgan County, who emigrated from Kentucky to Madison County, 111., as early as 1816 and settled in Morgan County two years later; shortly after his arrival in Illinois, he united his fortunes with Miss Elizabeth Samples, and after his marriage settled on what is now known as the Bowyer estate; at that date there were no counties, and it will be remembered the State itself had not been admitted into the Union until that year. There, building a log cabin, they passed many years of their lives; gradually emigrants came to the county, and towns and cities sprang up as if by magic; during the early settlement it was no uncommon occurrence to go to St. Louis, and there lay in a stock of groceries, and go to mill, the distance being 90 miles; settlers would take turns in going, so as not to interfere more than was possible in the work of the farm; the capital of Mr. Bowyer could then be easily carried; but his wants were few and easily supplied; as the years went by, he acquired by dint of hard labor and selfdenial, a fine property; about the year 1834 Mis. Bowyer died, leaving to the care of her husband four children: Thomas B., John B., Washington and James; some years after he married Millie G. Masters, they lived together fourteen years, when the second wife taking ill with fever, also died, leaving one child; in 1864 he married Mrs. Judith Davis of Morgan County, whose former husband set out for Cumberland, Tenn., as he never returned it is supposed he was murdered; by her first marriage Mrs. Bowyer had three children: Elleanor, Elizabeth, and Amanda; James, the youngest by first marriage, now living on the old homestead, is the owner of 149 acres, he married Emily Spaenhower, of Morgan County; three children: Sarah E., William T., and Mary Jane BOWYER WILLIAM, deceased. As we look about us at the present day, witnessing the vast changes that have taken place in the county, how little do we think of the hardships endured by the pioneer, to bring it to its present stage of prosperity. In 1833, when but few white covered wagons traveled westward. Wm. Bowyer, accompanied by his wife and three children, set out for Illinois, not knowing what fare he should find or hardships would in after years fall to his lot. Traveling with an ox team, at the end of six weeks he located in Morgan County, as a permanent resident, in the vicinity of Waverly; two years prior to this he had visited the county. On the farm now occupied by Matt Kennedy, he built the usual log cabin. At times it became extremely difficult to adapt themselves to their rude western home; arriving without a dollar, Mr. Bowyer procured the necessaries of life by barter. Did the early settler become unfortunate, willing hands were always ready to assist. Like nearly all the early settlers, in due process of time he became the owner of a comfortable estate. He died in the Autumn of 1849; tne property reverted to his wife. This sketch would be incomplete were we to omit the many good qualities of Mr. Bowyer; his kindness of heart was well known, and no man in need was ever turned away from his door; when he died the county lost one of its most useful citizens. His wife survived him many years, and passed off the stage of life in 1873; her death was univer- - sally regretted. The estate is now divided among his children; John died in 1848; James was killed at the battle of Dallas, in 1863; Joseph and George reside in Morgan County; Joseph owns 130 acres; March 15, 1855, he married Miss Malinda Jones, daughter of Robert Jones, one of the first settlers of Morgan County; seven children blessed this union, six now living: Charles, John, Lou, Ida, Jessie, and Adda. Mr. Bowyer was born in Adair County, Kentucky, Dec. 15, 1832 Boyer Jas. farmer, P.O. Franklin Boyer Jas. W. farmer, P.O. Pisgah Boyer John A. farmer, Sec. II, P.O. Jacksonville

BOYER THOMPSON, farmer and stock raiser, Sec. n, P.O. Pisgah. Over half a century ago, in the year 1820, the parents of Mr. Boyer settled in Morgan Co., near the present farm residence of Judge Wood, entered a homestead of government land, and erected thereon a log cabin of the usual description. In that rude structure young Boyer first saw the light, in November, 1825. For a number of years the family lived comfortable here; before the deep snow set in, moved into a hewn log building, where the old people lived for many years, and in Morgan Co. passed the remainder of their days. The date of the mother's death is uncertain, but is supposed to be in 1842 ; and the father (Jacob) died in the Spring of the present year, 1878. There are now living five children: John, a blacksmith by trade, a resident of Missouri ; Thompson, and Washington, who are residents of California ; James resides on the Boyer estate ; Thompson married Miss Sophronie Luttrell, daughter of Lot and Susan Luttrell, who were raised in Kentucky, there married, and removed to Illinois in an early day. Mr. Luttrell acquired a fine property, and was universally respected by all in the community where he lived ; he died in 1862, after a long life of usefulness. The wife still survives, living with the subject of this sketch. The union of Mr. Boyer with Miss Luttrell was blessed with five children : Henry, Mary Jane, James W., George W., and Charles M. Braswell Ben. J. retired farmer, Franklin Brasswell James, farm hand, P.O. Franklin Bridges Susanah, laundress, Franklin Bridges William, lab. Franklin Briley Thomas, farm hand, Sec, 10, P.O.

of a family of ten children ; he was born near the city of York, England, in the year 1816. Remaining on his father's farm up to the age of thirty, he married Elizabeth Wilson, daughter of John Wilson, who was by occupation a carpenter and joiner. Taking passage on board a sailing vessel, in 1846, he arrived in New Orleans after a voyage of several weeks ; remaining a short time there, then made his way to what was then the far western State of Illinois ; he first settled at Indian Creek, in Morgan Co., renting land for two years there ; he then removed to the farm he now owns ; at this date he would often go twenty miles to a horse-mill, where grain was ground for early settlers ; he relates that there then stood an old water-mill on Indian Creek, perhaps the only one in the county at that time ; on the Mauvaisterre, also, a horsemill was erected, where the settlers would go to get their grist ground ; they would sometimes remain two or three days, amusing themselves while there pitching quoits, and other like diversions. After many years of hard labor, he became the owner of 270 acres of as choice land as can be found any where, and as a farmer is a success, doing his work systematically and energetically. Coming to America with no capital, it is to his credit that he has succeeded so well in life. One child, Charles W. born April 2, 1850.

BRUNK J. T. livery and feed stable, Franklin; son of Jesse and Naomi, natives of Kentucky and Maryland, respectively. Mr. B. was born in the year 1829, in Kentucky ; his parents moved there at an early day, and in 1831 removed to Morgan Co., arriving there during the winter of the deep snow ; shortly after his arrival the head of the family purchased land, in due course of time, and became a very successful farmer. The subject of this sketch was educated in subscription schools, attending the school presided over by Manual Metcalf ; before coming of age he became a farmer ; at nineteen married Martha D'epledge, daughter of Jonathan Depledge, and by her had three children : Mary N., Jonathan, and J. T. Mrs. Brunk passed off the stage of life some years ago. In 1859 he married Evelyn Jolly, daughter of Eliza Jolly, of Franklin ; by last marriage four children :

Elisha E., Charles E., Nettie A. and William C. Mr. Brunk first went into business at Orleans Station, Morgan Co.; in Franklin was a grocer for a number of years ; in 1876 opened a livery stable - the only one in town. Mr. B. is above the average height, attaining the stature of six feet and seven inches Buchanan Hardin, renter, P.O. Franklin Buchanan Thomas B. farmer, Sec. 9, P.O.

HOOPES, farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 20, P.O. Pisgah. The subject of this sketch was the oldest member of a family of seven children, and the only one now living ; he was born in Chester Co., Pa., June 26, 1809 ; his father by occupation, was a farmer, in good circumstances. Up to the age of sixteen, young Carlyle remained on the farm ; he then became apprenticed to the trade of scythemaking, and served five years, becoming a skillful workman ; removing to Vincent, he formed the acquaintance of Miss Margaret Cooper ; they were married in February, 1834; the following year went to Phoenixville, and there he worked twelve years ; In 1852 he set out, accompanied by his family, for Illinois ; traveling by rail and by water through Pittsburgh, they arrived at Naples, 111.; from there made their way to Morgan Co., settling near Franklin on the farm now owned by Mr. Carlyle ; purchasing 40 acres then, now owns 130 acres ; eight children, seven living : James, now a resident of Morgan Co., farmer by occupation, served four years in the late war of rebellion, cavalry service ; Ezra, who became a minister of considerable prominence ; Samuel D., who became a physician, now a resident of Palmyra, 111. ; Phoebe, who married George Gibson, a school-teacher, and who also manages the farm property of Mr. Carlyle; Amanda, married William Stott, and now resides in Chester Co., Pa.

C LARK Dr. pastor M. E. Church, Franklin, was the second son of William and Elizabeth Clark, of Albany, N. Y., where the subject of this sketch was born. The father of Dr. Clark was a very successful farmer, educated, who in his time was the associate and friend of some of the leading men of America ; he was the classmate of Martin Van Buren, afterward president of the U.S.; his acquaintance with Mr. Van Buren soon ripened into a cordial friendship. Thomas Benton, who was afterward United States Senator from Missouri, was also in earlv life an intimate friend, being a relative on the wife's side, and who was the grand-uncle of the subject of this sketch. In the war of 1812, the elder Clark took a prominent part, and served as a staff-officer under Gen.Winfield Scott, who afterward achieved so much fame in the war with Mexico. On his retirement from the army, he settled down to a quiet agricultural life. In business he was systematic, believing what was worth doing at all was worth doing well ; a man of unswerving integrity, having the respect of all who formed his acquaintance. Dr. Clark, who heads this sketch, is said to resemble his father in features, and of the same height and weight. In 1840, the family settled near Quincy, 111., and here Mr. Clark shortly after died, and was laid at rest in the Menden cemetery ; his wife, who had been his companion for half a century, still survives, residing on her farm near Quincy, and is upward of eighty years of age. Dr. Clark received his preliminary education in Chatauqua Co., N. Y. ; at nineteen, married Miss Hannah Steel, of Chatauqua Co. The dream of the farmer boy was to become proficient in theology and medicine ; his father had died, leaving the family in somewhat moderate circumstances, and the care of the family devolved upon the youth ; often he has worked hard all day, and then studied during the greater portion of the evening ; in time he became a ripe scholar, and a graduate of the theological conference ; for twenty-one years he has held the pastorate of different churches, during which time he also practiced as a physician and surgeon.

The union of Dr. Clark to Hannah Steel was blessed with two children, who died from typhoid fever in Ottawa, 111. Clark Stephen C. farmer, Sec. i, P.O. Alexander

CLARK AVILLIAM C. farmer and stock raiser, Sec. i, P.O. Alexander. Born in Athens Co., Ohio, Oct. 6, 1818, where his parents moved at an early day. In 1822, the Clark family came to Ross Co., Ohio, and thence to Licking Co.; here the old folks remained until they passed off the stage of life. Young Clark there turned his attention to farming ; Oct. 15, 1843, married Miss Elizabeth Pence, daughter of Abraham Pence, a native of Virginia; in the Autumn of 1845, he settled in Menard Co.; Nov. 8, 1846, settled in the vicinity of where Alexander is now located ; in 1850, purchased land ; in 1845, Mrs. Clark died ; in 1851, he married Miss Sarah J. Samples, daughter of Andrew and Nancy Samples, who were among the early pioneers of Morgan Co.; this was the year of cholera in Morgan Co., from which his second wife died, on the 5th of July ; on the 22d of February, 1852, he married Miss Sarah Samples, daughter of Jacob and Pollie Samples. For several years Mr. Clark was town trustee ; is the owner of 120 acres of valuable property Clayton Francis, boarding house, P.O. Franklin

COATES JOB, farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 19, P.O. Pisgah. The subject of this sketch was the youngest of a family of nine children, his father was a farmer in good circumstances, in Yorkshire, England, where young Coates was born, Nov. 23, 1848; at the early age of twenty-two he took passage on board the steamship City of Washington, for America; the trip was made in a short time; at the end of fourteen days, he landed in Morgan; he first worked by the month; for three years he rented farm property; at the end of five years he made a purchase of 160 acres of prairie and ten acres of timber; since the purchase was made, Mr. Coates has put in many days of hard labor; possessed of that energetic disposition that characterizes the English farmer, his venture in America proved successful; he now owns 210 acres of well improved land; on coming to America, he had nothing comparatively speaking, and his success for one who is still in the prime of life, speaks well for his enterprise

Cole Edward, farm hand, P.O. Jacksonville CONKLE MICHAEL, farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 6, P.O. Jacksonville. Third child of Henry and Mary Conkle, who were natives of Pennsylvania; afterward moved to Ohio, and were there married; for many years Henry Conkle followed the occupation of farmer and teaming, near Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, where Michael was born, Oct. 7, 1830; in 1843 the family moved westward, and located near Jacksonville, 111., Morgan County, where the old people passed the remainder of their days; for seven years Michael worked for Rufus Calif, a prominent farmer in Piatt County, an extensive cattle dealer; while here was principally engaged in cattle buying, and trading in cattle; for many years he became associated in cattle speculations with John T. Alexander, and afteiward with his sons; For Mr. M. F. Woods he also shipped cattle to New York, having made arrangements with the well known A. M. Allerton of New York city, and H. M. Staly, of Morgan County; becoming quite successful in 1866, he leased over one thousand acres of land from Gates, Strawn and David.and also continued his cattle speculations; he of course met with reverses, but was a shrewd buyer, and universally succeeded in his ventures; in 1871 he was married to Miss Sarah Parsley, daughter of William J. and Elizabeth Parsley, natives of Tennessee; in 1876 he purchased the estate of Robert Morrison, where he now resides; the property comprises two hundred and sixty-five acres, on which was erected by Mr. Morrison, a beautiful residence; children: Luada and Jenny Conlee Alvan, farmer, P.O. Pisgah Conlee Whitfield, farmer and stock raiser,

COONS J. M. The subject of this sketch was born in Morgan County. Illinois, near the city of Jacksonville, on the I3th day of November, 1835; he is the eldest son of Joseph Coons, who was born in the State of Ohio, Hamilton County, near the city of Cincinnati, on the igthday of February, 1807; was raised in and remained near the same place (was married to Miss Sophia McCullough, on the 22d day of May, 1832) until the year 1834, when he came to the State of Illinois; stopped for a short time near Jacksonville; from there (in the year 1836) he moved to Macoupin County, Illinois; entered land three miles northeast of Scottville, is still living on the same place, and is still enjoying good health; can say what but few men of his age can say: he has raised a family of nine children, the oldest now forty-five, and the youngest twenty-three years of age, without the loss of one; five daughters and four sons. The subject of this sketch was raised on the above named farm in Macoupin County, Illinois, and living in what was then a new country, did not have the advantages of an early education; but being a lover of books he made considerable progress in his studies, and when about eighteen years old he applied himself diligently to procure a liberal education; being then old enough to see and appreciate the same, he soon qualified himself for teaching, which occupation he followed successfully for about four years; in the Fall of 1858, he went to Ohio to visit relatives, and while there again applied himself to school; in the Spring of 1859, he graduated from R. S. Bacon's commercial college, of Cincinnati; in the fall of the same year he returned to Illinois, and again taught school; was married to Miss Lucinda Smith (second daughter of Elder Samuel Smith, of Macoupin County, Illinois), on the 22d of February, 1860; after marriage followed farming until 1866, when he came to Franklin, Morgan County, Illinois; went into the milling business, which occupation he followed until the Spring of 1876, when he went into the business he now follows, to-wit: dealer in groceries, drugs, hardware, tobacco, cigars, notions, etc., etc.; Mr. and Mrs. Coons have had six children, four living: Lullie Alice, twelve years old;

CRISWELL WILLIAM, farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 35, P.O. Franklin; fourth son of Geo. and Jane Criswell; Geo. was born in Alabama, and his wife a native of Tennessee, and who settled in Morgan County prior to the deep snow; the father first entered land from the Government, then married his present wife, Miss Jane Merideth; shortly after, a log cabin was erected on the sparsely settled prairie; Mr. Criswell was an enterprising, energetic man, and became the owner of a fine estate; he and his wife are now living in township 13-9; as his name appears in the historical portion of this volume, we now follow the fortune of William; in 1866, he was united in marriage to Miss Anna Deer; this union was blessed with five children, four of whom are living: Elden, Elmer, Alice, and Charles; in 1861, Mr. Criswell enlisted in Co. 1, I4th Regt. 111. Infantry, three years' service; at the siege of Vicksburg, and many other small engagements of the war; as non-commissioned officer he was honorably discharged at Springfield, Illinois, June, 1864 ; Mr. Criswell owns 90 acres of well improved land -

-p\ABLEY DAWSON, during his life was a farmer, who resided in the township of Franklin; he was born in Yorkshire, England, in 1817; during the Winter of 1844, he was married to Elizabeth Smith; the same year he emigrated to America, landing at New Orleans; from there, in company with John Lacy, he made his way into the State of Illinois, and settled on Indian Creek, and worked for a man by the name of Emerson, who built the first mill on that stream; he worked two years, and then began farming on his own account; about 1852, Mrs. Darley passed off the stage of life, leaving to her husband's care four children: Benjamin, George, Robert, and William; in 1858, he was united in marriage to Sarah Dodsworth, daughter of Thomas Dodsworth, a native of England; by this marriage five children, four of whom are living: Ann Isabel, Samuel, Elizabeth, and Edward Lambert; in 1875, Mr. Darley died, and was laid at rest in the Davis cemetery; this sketch is obtained from the second wife of Mr. Darley, who resides in Franklin township

Davenport John, farm hand, P.O. Orleans DAVENPORT MERRILL C. Sec. 3, P.O. Orleans. In an early day Ephraim andSallie Davenport emigrated from North Carolina to Kentucky, where Merrill was born, March 7, 1834, and where the father remained during his life; the mother still survives, living with the subject of this sketch; in Kentucky Mr. Davenport passed many years of his life; while there was united in marriage, April 12, 1860, to Elizabeth Ray, daughter of Jordon Ray; during the war Mr. Davenport lived in Kentucky, in 1808, located in Morgan County, Illinois, in the vicinity of Orleans, and there for the first four years rented property, but in time became the owner of a farm of 119 acres; eight children: Clahaugh, Samuel, James, Parrella, Charles, George H., Cora, and infant child Davenport Milton C. farmer and minister,

DUER WILLIAM R. farmer and stock raiser, P.O. Pisgah. The gentleman whose name stands at the head of this sketch was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, May 12, 1836; Robert D., the father of William, was then a practicing physician, and the owner of an extensive sugar and cotton plantation; a native of Virginia, where he received a liberal education, who moved to Louisiana in early manhood; for many years he transacted business on a large scale, and as a business man ranked high among the prominent men of the South, becoming very wealthy; at Baton Rouge his children were born, and there passed many years of their life, and where his wife died; in 1848, the family, comprising six children, moved to Cincinnati; shortly after his arrival he also passed away, leaving a large estate, which was divided among the children; in 1856, William R. came to Morgan County, and" at once turned his attention to the pursuit of agriculture; the first year worked for his board, and came to the conclusion he earned it; rented a farm three years; at the end of that time he bought, in connection with John C. Duer, over 700 acres of prairie and timbered land; for a while they managed this large tract together; it afterward became divided, William retaining over 300 acres; in May, 1861, married Miss Mary C. Brown, daughter of Bedford Brown, a native of Kentucky; five children, all are living: Robert, Carrie, Willie, John, and Mamie

Duncan Wm. school teacher, P.O. Franklin Duncan Adeline Mrs. widow, Franklin DYER WM. W. farmer and' stock raiser, Sec. 8, P.O. Pisgah. Mr. Dyer was born in East Tennessee, January, 1836 ; parents were natives of Tennessee and there at one time owned a farm. In 1840 they turned their faces to the Far West, making the trip in a covered wagon, or prairie schooner, peculiar to the times. They located in the vicinity of Jacksonville, Morgan County, where in his boyhood the subject of this notice had often B 2 turned his horses loose to graze, and where at this early date, the cars were drawn by a mule team. For many years the head of the family rented, but in time became the owner of property. On the homestead, Mr. Dyer grew to manhood. In his 2ist year he married Miss Harriet S. McClurg, daughter of Asa McClurg who was a resident of Ohio, where Mrs. Dyer was born. For the past fifteen years Mr. Dyer has become the owner of a valuable farm property ; owns 144 acres on which he has erected, lately, a large residence. Possessing that spirit of enterprise which characterized the early pioneer, he has gained many friends in the community where he resides. For many years he has been a veterinary surgeon, skillfully treating many difficult cases of diseases peculiar to horses. Eleven children blessed this union ; William, Rebecca, James H., Charles F., Josephine, George W., David E., Mary R., John, Alice, Ida May, deceased.

Fanning Jas. P. farmer, P.O, Franklin Fleming Jos. farm hand, P.O. Jacksonville Franklin Charles, renter, P.O. Pisgah FROMME WILLIAM (deceased). During his life was a farmer in the township of Franklin. He was born April 22, 1827, in Prussia, Germany, and there lived until the years of manhood - occupation farmer; was married in 1859 '° Miss Rosina Donnar. For the space of three years lived on the farm, and to better his fortune, left the little German home across the sea for America. After a long voyage, landed at New Orleans. From there he wended his way to the fertile prairies of Illinois, settling in Morgan, where he first hired out to the neighboring farmers by the month. Two years later his wife and family joined him. He then rented a farm for a number of years, afterward purchased a good farm and owned at the time of his demise, 190 acres, well improved, which he gained by many years of honest toil and economy. For many years was extensively engaged in buying stock for home consumption. During the Spring of 1874 Mr. Fromme was attacked by dyspepsia which baffled the attempts of the skillful physician to cure, and after a long and protracted illness, he passed peacefully away Dec. 28th, 1875. He was an energetic worker, and this, perhaps, hastened his death. He left to the care of his devoted wife five children : Mary, Frank, John, William and Gertrude FRY MILTON .(deceased), who made a home on the prairies of Illinois, shortly after the ever memorable " deep snow " of 1831, deserves more than a passing notice ; was born Sept. II, 1803, in Kentucky, where his grandsires had settled in an early day, and it was amid the scenes of the blue grass country that young Milton passed the days of his boyhood until the maturer years of ripe manhood, when in 1831 he married Miss Letitia D. Devore, daughter of John Devore, native of Kentucky. On his arrival in Illinois, settled in Morgan County on the farm now owned by Mrs. John Fry ; he purchased a very large tract of land, and at one time owned more than 1,000 acres. It is highly probable that Mr. Fry was quite wealthy when he first settled in Illinois ; at all events, he acquired real estate very rapidly, many purchases being effected as early as 1835 or 1840, deeds being granted with signatures of Presidents Van Buren and Jackson attached ; where he lived was held in high esteem, always taking a leading position in the agricultural enterprises of the county. After a life of usefulness, ever hospitable and economical, he departed this life June 16, 1865, and was buried in the family burying-ground of John Devore ; his honored spouse had many years preceded him. He left a family of five children : Samantha, who married Arthur Harmon, and who died in June, 1877 ; Lemira, who married Cyrus Curtis, and died in 1870 ; John D. was married to Anna M. Howe, daughter of Aaron and Mary A. Howe, and who died in February, 1873; Letitia B., who married James C. Gillem, a resident of Logan County, and Minnie A., who now resides in Jacksonville. Mrs. Fry now resides on part of the old homestead, comprising 265 acres ; she was born in Washington Co., Ohio, in 1843, where her father, Aaron Howe, was a farmer the greater portion of his life ; in 1860, Mr. Howe removed to Morgan Co.; six children, four living : Eliza, George, Granville, and Anna. This sketch would be incomplete were we to forget the heroic life of John D. Fry, who, when our country was in the throes of a life struggle for the perpetuation of liberty, enlisted September, 1862, in Co. I, xoist Regt. 111. Vols., and followed the fortunes of that command in field and camp until discharged, June, 1865

^"* farmer and stock raiser Sec. 13, P.O. Franklin. Mr. Gottschall was the eighth son of Jacob and Elizabeth Gottschall, whose maiden name was West, and the elder G's second wife; looking a little into the genealogy of this family, it may be stated the grandfather of the subject of this sketch built the first water mill west of Ohio; in an early day, at a time when the red man was in the ascendancy, the Gottschall family moved from Berks County, Penn., to Ohio, and there settled on a farm, where young Gottschall was born, April 17, 1822; In Ohio the old people lived until they died; during the Spring of 1851 Mr. Gottschall wended his way to Illinois and settled west of Jacksonville; was first employed by the month for S. S. Massey; in

1853, married Miss Ann Harvey, of Morgan County; five children blessed this union, three of whom are living: Clara Belle, Samuel L., and Rebecca M.; a few years ago Mr. G. purchased 80 acres, in addition to his other property; in 1873 he built his present residence; when Mr. G. came to Illinois he had no capital whatever, making his way in the world single handed, never asking security, and believing it a damage to give it, he has gone steadily onward, and has since risen on his individual merits, and his word or note is good anywhere in Morgan County; well known for his liberality; at this writing owns 181 acres

TT ANN WILLIAM, farmer, Sec. 32, ^ P.O. Franklin. Fourth child of John and Nancy Hann, natives of Virginia and Kentucky, respectively; during the early settlement of the West, the family settled in Ohio, where the subject of this notice was born, March I, 1832; at the age of sixteen he became a resident of Indiana; in his twenty-second year he married Miss Ellen Shaffer, daughter of Jessie and Margaret Shaffer; when the life of the nation was in peril he enlisted in Co. F, 7Oth Regiment, Illinois Infantry, at Jacksonville; for six months during his service, was on guard duty; honorably discharged at Alton, 111.; three children blessed this union: Florence, Sarah A., and Andrew S.

HARMON ARTHUR, farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 7, P.O. Jacksonville. The subject of this sketch was the third son of John and Mary Harmon, natives of Wicklow County, Ireland, where Arthur was born in 1848; in his early infancy the family crossed the ocean for America; they first made a home in Canada East, a short distance from the State of New York, and lived there for eight years; from there they made their way to Morgan County; at twenty-seven Arthur was married to Miss Kate McCarty, who was born in the County of Limerick, Ireland; two children: Mary and Theresa; Mr. H. owns 80 acres; during the Spring of 1878 he was elected school director in Wicklow County, Ireland, May 2, 1840; the head- of the family was a farmer by occupation. Young Harmon grew up on the farm; in 1847 parents moved from Ireland and settled near Niagara Falls, Upper Canada; for ten years they remained there, and then set out for Illinois; they settled some two miles west of Judge Wood's, in Morgan County, on the farm now owned by Arthur Harmon; renting property for two years, a purchase was in due time affected. John Harmon the father, became a man of property and standing; now living in Franklin Township, and is still an active business man. Thomas married Lucy Armstrong, a native of Ireland; six children: Arthur, William, Alexander, Mary, Thomas, and Winnie. Thomas and Patrick, his brother, work a large estate; Patrick, in the Winter of 1867, married Miss Rose Devlin, a native of Ireland; six . children: John, Thomas, Mary, Rose, Matthew, and Kate

HARLEY WM. G. farmer. The subject of this sketch was born in the Parish of Glascomb, Eng , Feb. 2, 1841. Up to 1875, he remained a resident of the mother country,following the occupation of farmer, and in time acquired a very extensive knowlege of agriculture. The ancestry of this family date back as far as the year 1300; many of whom were among the nobility; while a resident of England, he was united in the holy bonds of matrimony, to Louisa Newman; they have one adopted child: Grace. The father Ephraim Harley,was a steward in England, for upwards of thirty-five years, to Samuel Billings, a leading man of Great Britain, in his day