Morgan County, Illinois - The whole text, 1878 (part 19 of 21)

HENRY JOHN T. Postmaster and station agent, and freight and ticket agent of the Jacksonville & C.& A.R.R., Woodson. Mr. Henry was born near Lexington, Ky., June 9, 1809 ; his father was a farmer, and on the old homestead the boy grew up, received a suitable education ; relates that at an early day, when a boy got beyond fractions, he was regarded as a superior scholar ; at fourteen apprenticed to a tailor, served seven years ; at twentyone worked as journeyman in Springfield, Jacksonville, and Carrolton; Nov. 14, 1830, settled at Jacksonville, Morgan Co.; only one brick building at the time ; remembers distinctly the deep snow ; speaks of the early pioneers as a very friendly people ; states that they organized for the relief of the widows and orphans. Deer were plenty before the snow, but were killed by the thousands after its fall. In 1856, went to Macon Co.; remained until the breaking out of the war ; after close of the rebellion moved back to Morgan Co., where he is now living in Woodson, and is highly regarded by all who have his acquaintance

HENRY RICHARO, an old pioneer of Morgan Co., and R.R. promoter, born in Lexington, Ky., Oct. 31, 1797 ; in 1830, moved to Morgan Co., near Jacksonville, shortly after the deep snow fell ; in 1838, himself, Ira Davenport, and George H., a brother, took a contract for building the first railroad in the State, known as Northern Cross R.R., part of which is now included in the Chicago and Northwestern R. R. He made the survey for the town of Woodson, planted the first hedge and orchard ; raised a subscription of $100,000, for the Jacksonville division of the C.& A. R.R.; a warm friend of Judge Woodson, from whom the town of W. derives its name ; he contributed very materially to the present prosperity of Morgan Co. He was possessed of wonderful energy and unswerving integrity, who, when misfortune overtook him, discharged his obligations dollar for dollar ; he might have been wealthy, but preferred to be honorable, and his name will go down to posterity as an honest man. His wife still survives and is living with her two sons, in Woodson Henry Wm. D. farmer, Sec. 33, P.O. Woodson

Holmes D. D. farmer and minister HOLMES O. B. farmer and stock raiser. Sec. 3, P.O. Jacksonville, son of Pierce, native of Connecticut, and Louise, who was a native of New York. On his father's farm in Morgan Co., Young H. was born, in 1839 ! received a liberal education ; at twenty-two married Miss Johannah Cludary, a native of Indiana, and the daughter of Richard and Martha ; in 1862, purchased no acres in Morgan Co.; sold and went to Hancock Co., and owned a farm of 208 acres : at the end of three years went to Johnston Co., Mo., and purchased 100 acres, which he still owns ; in 1873, returned to Morgan Co.; at present time is living on farm of 80 acres, estate of Mrs. Holmes. Seven children : S. Edwin, Gilbert P., Edith R., Marshall, Myrta, Charles, and Seth in Morgan County, September, 1837 ; his father a farmer and mechanic, he grew up on the farm, receiving a common-school education ; with the exception of six years spent in Iowa, has always been a resident of Morgan County ; in 1861, was united in marriage to N. J. Self, daughter of James H. and S. A.; children : Jennie, born January, 1864 ; Rosetta, Aug. 4, 1866 ; Charles, March 26, 1868 ; Eddie and Freddie (twins), Dec. 24, 1874

HUGHES O. P. farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 25, P.O. Jacksonville ; son of John A. and Elizabeth Hughes ; born near Murrayville, Morgan County, June 7, 1842 ; his father was a farmer in good circumstances. O. P. Hughes received the usual amount of hard work and a liberal education, attending school in the winter and working through the summer season. March 24,1862, enlisted in Co. F, 6ist 111. Inft., at Jacksonville ; mustered into service at St. Louis ; first attack on the enemy made at Shiloh, April 6, 1862 ; at siege of Vicksburgh ; after siege, troops ordered to Little Rock, Ark.; remained one year guarding fortifications ; January, 1865, in the battle of Murfreesboro, Tenn.; notes from soldier's record : went into camp at Carrollton, 111., Dec. 17 1861 ; ordered to report at St. Louis, Feb. 27, 1862 ; went into camp at Benton barracks, March i, 1862 ; left for the field March 24, 1862 ; at Pittsburg Landing March 29, 1862 ; attacked by rebels April 6, 1862, who were driven from the field ; from Pittsburg Landing to Bolivar, July 18, 1862 ; Dec. 19, 1862, had a fight with rebels at Salem Cemetery, near Jackson, Tenn. ; enemy repulsed at siege of Vicks~ burg ; honorably discharged at Nashville, Tenn., March 4, 1865. Returned to Morgan County; married Miss Virginia AClark, at Manchester, Scott County, Dec. 4, 1866. Mr. H. owns 320 acres ; is engaged quite extensively as stock buyer

A. J. farmer, Sec. 20, P.O. Woodson, son of C. P. and Susan Johnson, who were among the early pioneers of Morgan County. Young J. was born on his father's farm in Morgan County, March 29, 1850; on the farm he grew to manhood, and received a liberal education; Jan. 30, 1869, he married Miss Margaret Schofield, a native of England, and daughter of Robert and Nancy, who emigrated to America in 1855. In 1871, Mr. Johnson taught the school at Youngblood for one term, and received the graded certificate of scholarship. The children who blessed this union are : Henry B., born Feb. 27, 1871 ; Chas. E., Jan. 5, 1873 ; Mary A., March 13, 1877, and Susan E., Jan. 22, 1878

JOHNSON C. P. farmer, Sec. 21, P.O. Woodson ; was the son of Benjamin Johnson, a Baptist minister, and who was a native of Virginia, but who afterward moved to Kentucky, where the subject of this sketch was born, Aug. 17, 1820. When ten years old, his parents moved to Morgan County, where his father entered some 400 acres, at $1.25 per acre, his capital consisting of $100. two horses and wagon. C. P. Johnson relates to the writer that when eleven years old he has plowed all day with hickory-bark lines, and such education as he could get was received in a log cabin where greased papei was in use to admit the daylight, and a puncheon floor being in use ; in 1841, he was united in marriage to Miss Amanda Gentry, who passed off the stage of life Jan. 19, 1847 ; July 13, 1848, was again married, to Miss Susan Crawford, who is a descendent of the noted Col. Crawford, who. it will be remembered, perished at the stake. Children by first marriage: George, Maude, Z. T. and H. T., the last of whom were prisoners during the late war ; by second marriage : Andrew J., Commodore P., Francis M., Abel S., Mary L., and Isaac B. (deceased): since August. 1849, Mr. J. has officiated as a Baptist minister ; seven years of the time he received as pay for his services an ax-h.mdle, Shanghai rooster and fifty cents in money. Mr. J. is the owner of 68 acres, on which he now lives

KELLER CONRAD, farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 7, P.O. Jacksonville. The subject of this sketch was the son of Heniy and Elizabeth, whose maiden name was Essley ; near Frankfort on the Rhine young Keller was born, in 1832 ; at seventeen, he was apprenticed to a butcher, and remained in. this business six years ; at the age of twenty-two, he stepped on board the sailing vessel Cumberland, bound for America, and in due course of time landed in New York ; here he remained a short time, and then went west to Chicago ; after a short residence, he went to Cairo, 111., where he lived three and one-half years, and from this point removed to Morgan County. In 1859, ne married Louisa Ditner, who shortly after passed off the stage of life. In 1870, he was united in marriage to Leatha Braustetler, daughter of Daniel and Elizabeth Braustetler. Mr. Keller is the owner of 103 acres of well-improved land

LYNN JOSEPH, farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 8, P.O. Jacksonville, son of James and Lucinda, who were among the early settlers in Morgan Co. James Lynn, the father, built the first railroad in Morgan Co., then known as the Wabash, and now comprised in the Toledo, Wabash and Western ; he was raised on a farm, but when old enough became a contractor on railroads, and followed the business for a period of fourteen years ; at the expiration of this time he became a farmer ; he is at the present writing living near Woodson, in Schuyler Co., 111. Young Lynn was born September, 1840; his education was acquired in district schools ; in 1861, he was united in marriage to Miss Amelia Sorrells, daughter of Hiram and Mahala, who settled in Morgan County at an early date. In

MARTEN" PLEASANT, farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 21, P.O. Woodson, son of James, a native of Kentucky, and Nancy Jane, whose maiden name was Sheplar, and who was a native of Kentucky ; they were among the earliest settlers in Southern Illinois, settling in Scott County as early as 1830. James Martin, in due time, became an extensive farmer, and on the farm of his father, in 1833, young Martin was born. Receiving a liberal education in the rude log cabin of the times, in 1855 he married Mary Ann Devore, in Morgan County ; following year moved from Scott to Morgan, and bought 176 acres six miles south of Jacksonville ; since which time, with the exception of three years spent in Missouri, has been residing in Morgan County ; now owns 80 acres of well-improved land ; held office as school director ; children are : William E., Fanny, Eliza, Sarah Belle, Charles, Sampson, and Luella May McAllery Edgar, farmer, Sec. I, P.O. Woodson

Mcallister Catherine

MCALLISTER CATHERINE, wid. Robert McAllister, was the daughter of Philip and Sarah Kennedy ; was born in Mercer Co., Ky., May, 1815 ; lived in Kentucky twenty-five years ; in 1836, married Robert McAllister ; he was a native of Anderson Co., Ky.; in 1840, settled in Morgan Co., 111., seven miles southeast of Jacksonville ; bought property consisting of 72 acres ; in time acquired more land ; at the time of decease owned 320 acres ; he was a very successful farmer, a man of intelligence and rare energy of character ; Nov. 20, 1863, he passed peacefully away, and was laid at rest in the Sheppard cemetery. Children living are : Sarah, who married Alban Sheppard ; Mary, who became the wife of William Sheppard ; Elizabeth, who married the Rev. D. F. Atterbury ; Arethusa Jane, wife of C. W. Sheppard ; Margaret, who married Levi Grider ; Eliza, who married George Self, and Belle, who remains unmarried

Sec. 34, P.O. Woodson, was the son of James and Mary McAllister. The subject of this sketch was born at Kilrea, County Londonderry, Ireland, Feb. 20, 1842 ; at nineteen he went to Scotland, and for one year was on the Glasgow police force ; in 1864, he emigrated to America, first locating at Cass Co., 111.; in 1865, went to Nebraska, where he devoted his time to farming two years, but the hard times the grasshopper plague caused coming on, and losing his all, he then went to Jersey City, N. J.; there he married Levana Moon ; thence to Jacksonville, Morgan County, where he now resides, working 160 acres ; four children : Wm. James, born July 8, 1868; Robert, Sept. 14, 1869 ; Joseph, Jan. 20, 1870, and passed away July n, 1873; and Mary Matilda, Aug. 29, 1877 ! a^ born in Morgan County McAllister William, farmer, Sec. 21, P.O.

McAVOY DANIEL, farmer, Sec. 17, P.O. Woodson. Mr. McAvoy was born in Queens Co., Ireland, April 25, 1823 ; parents were Michael and Winifred, whose maiden name was McDougal. At an early age he was apprenticed to a stone mason, in which branch of business, after serving his time, he became very successful as a contractor and builder of stone work ; in 1847, he came to America on board the steamship Queen of the West ; after a short voyage he landed in New York, and became a resident for some time, working as a foreman for contractors on stone work ; from New York he wended his way to Morgan County, where since coming, with little exception, he has resided; in 1851, he went to Springfield, 111., and there took a contract for building an area around the old State House. Mr. M. is said to be one of the most skillful workmen in the country. Of late years he has been a farmer ; is the owner of 200 acres ; in 1849, he was united in marriage to Miss Ann Johnson ; children are: Michael S., William D., Felix, John, Thomas, Julia Ann, Arthur, Andrew, Mary and Simon. Mr. M. was elected county commissioner by a large majority

McAVOY WM. farmer, Sec. 9, P.O. Jacksonville, was born in Queens Co., Ireland, in 1818 ; his father was a man of liberal education and an extensive farmer; in the county mentioned, Mr. M. grew to manhood ; at eighteen he entered the Dublin University, and at twenty graduated with high honors, and shortly after emigrated to America ; off the coast of Holly Head the vessel was shipwrecked, but was enabled to put into Liverpool for repairs ; when in a seaworthy condition she again headed for America, carrying among her other passengers, Wm. McAvoy. Arriving in New York, he became a foreman on the Erie canal ; in 1837, he settled in Morgan Co., and became a contractor on stone, having become regularly apprenticed to the stone masonry; in 1846, when the war broke out with Mexico, he enlisted in Co. D, 1st 111. Vol., Col. J. J. Hardin in command, he remained in the service thirteen months ; was engaged in the battle of Buena Vista, and was promoted second sergeant ; on his return to Morgan Co., he became again a contractor ; he was a very superior workman and erected many of the finest buildings in Morgan Co.; he is a fine temperance speaker, and during the late war rendered efficient service

MCMILLAN WM. H. (deceased). It is at times a difficult task to follow the ever varying incidents connected with the fortunes and privations of the early pioneer, and is. perhaps, specially so in the case of Mr. McMillan, as many incidents of the struggles and hardships have long since been forgotten ; was born in Scott Co., Ky., Nov. 9, 1807; his father, by trade, was a carpenter, who followed, in connection, the life of a farmer, up to the time of his removal to Illinois, which event occurred in the Fall of 1833; then, accompanied by his mother, made the overland trip in a sixhorse covered wagon, then the only mode of transit, located in Sangamon Co., there rented land for one year ; a purchase of land was finally effected, and the building of a log house was but the work of a short time, when the family were permanently located, and the date of his nuptials date 1837, and the woman of his choice, Miss Lucinda Gallagher, daughter of Thos. Gallagher,a native of Tennessee; like all pioneers, many years in his life were years of hardships and privations ; emigration, however, settling in rapidly westward, enhanced the value of farm property, and as the time drifted into the hidden past, and framed dwellings and churches, the harbingers of civilization, were built, they began to live more comfortably. Dec. 21, 1846, Mrs. McMillan died, and two years later he was married again, to Miss Sarah Gallagher, sister to his first wife. Mr. McMillan was a very industrious man, working with a sturdy independence that surmounted every obstacle ; from the small acreage came an estate of 800 acres, which, on his decease, was divided among the surviving members of his family. By his first wife had five children : William, James, John, Sarah E., an infant child died soon after birth. William is now a resident of Iowa, James T. now attorney at Jacksonville, John a resident of Sangamon Co., Sarah E. deceased. By his second union : Thomas, who is living on the old homestead, where he owns 165 acres, and the old farm residence. June, 1877, married Miss Margaret C. Cleary, daughter of William C. Cleary.who was born in Morgan Co.; has by this marriage one child : Mary. Mrs. McMillan, relict of W. H., still lives to recount the many changes in the great west since the year 1833, the early date of her coming here

MILLER Gr. W. physician and surgeon, Woodson, son of Robert and Magdalen, natives of Virginia. Dr. Miller was born in St. Charles, Mo., May II, 1842; parents moved to Missouri as early as 1823. In Missouri young Miller passed his early years ; preliminary education received in public schools of Missouri ; in 1865, he attended the Illinois College, situated at Jacksonville ; remained there taking a scientific course three years, thence to Missouri again ; studied medicine under Dr. Rodgers, of St. Charles ; graduated from Missouri Medical College in 1871 ; returned to Morgan Co. and began the practice of medicine ; since that period has had a large practice in Morgan Co.; is a skillful physician ; the same year he graduated he married Miss Lucy H. Galbraith, at Jacksonville ; children : Edith and Ernest

XTICHOL.S J. V. farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 4, P.O. Jacksonville, son of John and Mary Ann Nichols ; he was born in Pike Co., Mo., Dec. I, 1832 ; became a resident up to 1857 ; his father was a farmer in good circumstances, and on the farm young N. grew up and received a district D 2 school education ; in 1856, he married Mary Ellen Whitlock, daughter of John and Mary ; in 1857, he removed to Morgan Co.; in 1862, he enlisted in Co. D, roist 111. Inf. for three years' service; mustered at Jacksonville, he went to the front in October of the same year, was engaged in the battle of Mission Ridge, was under command of Sherman when he made his famous march ; at the close of the war he was mustered out of the service at Camp Butler, situated at Springfield, 111.; he then returned to Morgan Co., and began cabinet making, to which trade he was regularly apprenticed. Mr. N. owns roo acres. Children : Herbert Wm., John E., Whitlock, and Frederick L.

PORTER JAMES, farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 36, P.O. Woodson, son of William and Sarah Porter, natives of Kentucky, where James was born, August 14, 1818 ; in 1834, the family moved to Mo gan Co., locating ten miles southeast 01 Jacksonville ; James received his preliminary education in Kentucky, which was afterward completed in Morgan Co. ; in 1843, the head of the family died, and James and Sinclair Porter became heirs to the property ; Sinclair Porter is not living; James resides on the old homestead purchased so many years ago ; owns 200 acres, which, for its size, is one of the best farms in the State ; in 1870, he built a handsome residence ; a strictly honest man, he has the respect of the community in which he lives. Two of his sisters, Mrs. Coughman and Miss Nancy Porter, reside with him emigrated to America, settling in Morgan County, eight miles southwest of Jacksonville; John was born in Morgan County, Jan. 27, 1837; received a common school education; since the days of his early youth has been a farmer; at the breaking out of the rebellion enlisted in Co. K, 27th Regt. Illinois Infantry, at Jacksonville; was mustered into the service at Cairo, Illinois; remained in the service four months; was honorably discharged on account of general disability, at Cairo, Illinois, and returned to Morgan County; is now living on his farm, consisting of 400 acres; has a fine residence; Mr. R. is a very energetic man, and his enterprise is seen in everything that merits approbation; children: James, William, Samuel, and Charles L., all born in Morgan County; Mr. Ranson is a progressive farmer, and has made many improvements on his farm; for watering of stock he has superior facilities REESE JOHN, farmer, Sec. 8, P.O. Jacksonville; son of David and Elizabeth; Mr. R. was born in North Wales, Kingdom of Great Britain, July 23, 1828; for twentyone years he lived in Wales, and then emigrated to America, and first settled in Greene County, Illinois; he was engaged while there as a farmer; at the end of one year he settled in Lynnville, Morgan County, and there married Miss Sarah Batty, a native of Morgan County, of English parentage, who departed this life April 18, 1872, and was laid at rest in the Lynnville cemetery; in 1873, Mr. R. moved to Woodson township; children: George E., Elizabeth Ann, Hannah M., Emma Alice, and Benjamin F.; George E. married Martha Holmes, Elizabeth married Chas. Summers

REYNOLDS THOMAS C. farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 3, P.O. Jacksonville; son of Ralph and Ellen, natives of England, who emigrated to America, settling in Morgan County at an early date; afterward removed to Dubuque, Iowa, where the subject of this sketch was born, Jan. 2, 1846; when two years old his parents went to California, and remained there six years, and then recrossed the ocean to England; here the preliminary education of Mr. R. began, which was afterward completed in the Illinois College, of Jacksonville, on the return of the family, in 1860, to America; in 1867, he graduated from the college mentioned; in 1868, married Miss Carrie Trabue, a graduate of the Illinois College, and daughter of John Trabue, who was for many years Clerk of Morgan County Court; Mr. R. is now living on his farm of 240 acres, four miles southeast of Jacksonville; owns a nice residence; children are: Ella T., bom 1870, Georgie Elmira, Oct., 1872, Edwin, 1875

Richardson William

RICHARDSON WILLIAM R. farmer, P.O. Jacksonville; son of Vincent R. and Lydia Richardson; William was born on his father's farm, in Morgan County, April 28, 1846; growing up on the farm, he received a common school education; on the completion of his education, he worked with unflagging zeal on the farm; with the exception of some months spent in the purchase of stock, Mr. Richardson has resided in Morgan County; at twenty-three, he married Miss Ann Alice Sanderson, daughter of Robert Sanderson, a native of England; in 1870, William bought 196 acres of land; a fine property; five children: Charles H., Mary Jane, Mary Ann, Nettie, and Robert Rickey Jacob, farmer, Sec. 30, P.O. Woodson RING- JAMES, farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 30, P.O. Woodson; son of Michael and Margaret Ring; was born in the County of Waterford, Ireland, January, 1830; at nineteen, he emigrated from Ireland to America, on board the sailing vessel Empire State, which during the passage was shipwrecked off the banks of Newfoundland, and in consequence was compelled to return; shortly after, came to America on the sailing vessel Shannon; after eight weeks' voyage landed in New York city; in 1855, he came to Morgan County, and since that date has been a resident; in 1853, was married to Miss Mary Hennessy, daughter of Patrick and Mary Hennessy; for six years has been school director; owns 133 acres of land; children living: Michael, James, Patrick, William, Daniel, and Mary; John and Thomas, deceased

ROBINSON CHARLES, farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 27, P.O. Woodson; born in Yorkshire, England, April I, 1825; his father was a farmer, and emigrated to America June, 1852; settled four miles west of Jacksonville; Charles, on arrival, entered 160 acres; in 1859, Mr. Robinson's dwelling stood directly in the track of the tornado that created such havoc in Morgan County; as it is mentioned elsewhere in this work, we do not enter into particulars; Mr. R. noted the approach of the storm, went to the door to close it, but was drawn instantly from the building and carried a full quarter of a mile; on the decline of the storm discovered his daughter lying at his feet; on his return to the house he discovered that his father was badly injured, and he subsequently remained blind during the rest of his life; in 1872, his wife died; she was a native of Yorkshire, England; they were married at Jacksonville in 1856; on her decease, to Mr. R. was left the care of six children, the youngest only thirteen days old; Mr. R. owns 100 acres of land

RODGERS CHARLES, dry goods and grocery merchant, Woodson; was born in Greene County, Illinois; son of Charles and Miranda R.; his father was an extensive farmer; on his father's farm he passed his early youth; at sixteen, the family moved to Macoupin County, 111.; Charles received a liberal education; in 1877, he settled in Woodson, and became established in the dry goods and grocery trade; in December, 1876, was united in marriage to Miss Jennie McMahan, daughter of N. G. and Melissa H.; one infant child, born

ROONEY JOHN, farm hand, Sec. 36, P.O. Woodson; son of John and Mary Rooney; was born near Murrayville, this county, Feb. 10, 1859; the parents of this noble boy emigrated from their native land - Ireland, the heritage of poets, and the refuge of the friendless, about the year 1849, landing at New York city, settling in the State of New Jersey for a few years; but the crisis of 1857 caused a suspension of public works, hence it was then that it dawned upon this heroic son of lovely Erin to leave the seaboard, and seek a more congenial clime in the then far West; having left the haunts of the city, Mr. R. commenced life anew by working out on the farm, and continued in this groove until his death, which occurred in 1863; Mrs. R. survived her husband but a few years, her death taking place in 1871, leaving two orphans to the care of a cold hearted world; Jane, sister of the subject of this sketch, was born in October, 1861, and both of these little waifs are righting the battle of life with a heroism worthy of their descent Routt W. R. farmer, Sec. 23, P.O. Jacksonville

C EEGAR J. W. molder, now trav. agt. resident of Woodson; son of Samuel and Sarah A., natives of Logan County, Ohio; J. W. was born near West Liberty, Ohio, in 1838; when three years old his parents moved to Union County, Illinois; in 1854, the subject of this sketch moved to Bluestone River, Rocky Mountains; became a trapper %and hunter until 1856; thence to Minnesota; was a'so in Dakota and British America, among the Indians, until 1858; thence to Jacksonville, Morgan County; in 1860, married Elizabeth Landers, a native of Ohio; in 1862, enlisted in Co. I, loist Regt. 111. Vol., three years' service; went safely through the war until the battle of Resaca, Ga., took place; the writer was shown a 32 minnie ball that completely destroyed the eyesight of Mr. S.; afterward transferred to Chattanooga; shortly after was home on furlough; went to Quincy; was honorably discharged; Mr. S. when mustered out of the service had no capital; he is to-day in very comfortable circumstances, owing to his surprising energy; in the summer, and sometimes in the winter, he runs a notion wagon, and his terms are most reasonable; he is accompanied by John W., his son Self James, farmer, Sec. 28, P.O. Woodson SELF JAMES H. farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 28, P.O. Woodson, was born in Fayette Co.. Ky., April 16, 1814 ; his father was a farmer in good circumstances ; on the farm the days of childhood and youth fled rapidly by ; he received a liberal education for the times ; at an early day he learned what it was to work, which subsequently produced a spirit of independence and vigor which counted in after years ; November, 1831, the family moved from Kentucky to Morgan Co., 111., locating near Jacksonville ; at twenty-four, James Self married Sarah Ann Abram, in Morgan Co., in January, 1839. Mr. Self is now in good circumstances ; he came to Illinois with no start in life, but possessed of that energy that distinguishes the pioneer ; at this writing, is living in Woodson ; children born to them : Thomas M., James E., John W., Nancy Jane, Julia N., George P., Josiah H., Mary E., Sarah S., Cyrus C., Charles J., Susan E.

SHEEHAN MARY MRS. widow Michael Sheehan, Sec. 32, P.O. Woodson. Mrs. Sheehan was born in the County of Kerry, Ireland, in 1830 ; her parents were Jeremiah and Mary Driscoll ; in Ireland and England Mrs. S. resided twelve years; in the year 1850, she was united in marriage to Michael Sheehan ; during the Winter of 1859, the family, then consisting of husband, wife, and two children, emigrated to America on the sailing vessel, Mary Foster ; they resided in New York during the winter, and in the spring of the year came on to Morgan Co.; in 1875, the husband passed off the stage of life and was laid at rest in the Catholic cemetery of Jacksonville ; children living : Margaret Ellen, and Hannah ; four deceased Sheehan Patrick, farmer, Sec. 29, P.O. Woodson

Shelton T. R. farmer, Woodson SHEPPARD ALBAN, farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 8, P.O. Jacksonville, was born in Morgan Co., Nov. 16, 1831 ; the father of the boy was Thornton Sheppard, whose name, as a pioneer, appears elsewhere in this volume. Alban Sheppard was early put to work, from the time his head appeared above the plow handles until he grew to maturity ; during his boyhood the nearest neighbor lived two or three miles away. Mr. S. is said to be among the first white children born in Morgan Co.; at twenty-two years of age, Feb. 15, 1854, married Miss Sarah F. Mc- Allister, daughter of Robert and Catherine. Mr. S. is now living on his farm of eighty acres, two miles north of Woodson. Eleven children were born to them, all of whom are natural musicians ; names of children are : Harriet, Wm. H., J. B., Cyrus A., Mary E., James A., Franklin E., Laura Belle, Eva E., Chas. A., and Elsie May

SHEPPARD CYRUS W. farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 30, P.O. Woodson. Mr. Sheppard was born on the old homestead of his father in Morgan Co. His young mind first became enlightened in the common log school house of the times ; he afterward attended school in a frame structure known as the home school house ; in 1865, was united in the bonds of matrimony with Arethusa Jane McAlister, who was also born in Morgan Co., Aug. 8, 1846. Mr. Sheppard owns 1 20 acres of land ; for three years held the office of school director ; one child living : Henry Taylor

SHEPPARD JOHN B. farmer and stock raiser, Woodson, son of Lewis J. and Nancy Sheppard ; father, native of Kentucky; mother, of North Carolina. John was born on his father's farm in Morgan Co., May 8, 1838 ; when twelve years old, his father died ; at sixteen his mother departed this life ; he then lived with his oldest brother three years ; his education was received in district schools ; in 1859, married Miss Elizabeth L. Shelton, daughter of Thompson R. and Ellinor ; in 1872, moved to Woodson ; same year elected constable ; re-elected in 1874 ; served four years - six years in all ; Autumn of 1877, elected justice of the peace. Two adopted children : Francis Henry and Mamie Agnes, formerly Belmore were Thornton and Ellinor Sheppard, who settled in Morgan Co. as early as 1830; the subject of this sketch was born in Adair Co., Ky., Sept. 10. 1827 ; when the family settled in Morgan Co. hundreds of deer roamed the prairie, and wild turkey and wild game of every description abounded ; they came to the county with an ox team. Thornton Sheppard is described as a man of great energy, one of the pioneer ministers of the county, and an intimate friend of Peter Cartwright, the celebrated pioneer preacher ; after a life of hardship and toil, rewarded by the acquisition of property, he passed away but a few years ago. J. J. Sheppard, at twenty-seven, married Mary E. Coffman, daughter of Abraham Coffman, a millwright by occupation. Mr. S. states that in his boyhood there was no school fund, and he got his schooling as best he could ; relates that the clothing of children were wove by the pioneer mothers. Mr. Sheppard is one of the prominent wealthy men of Morgan Co.; commencing with no capital save the immense will of the pioneer, to-day., he owns some 700 acres, 20 horses, 100 cattle, 100 sheep, etc., etc. Ten children living : Geo. W., John S., Irving D.. Alice R., Sylvester, McClellan, Emeline, Luther, Clara and Lucy

SIMKINS GEO. retired farmer, Sec. 23, P.O. Jacksonville, born in Yorkshire, England, March 14, 1809 ; parents, Thomas and Fannie ; in England was foreman on a farm. In 1849, to better his fortunes, he stepped on board a sailing vessel bound for America ; the voyage proved tempes tuous, the vessel, at one time, being driven near the coast of Greenland, and the passengers suffering from the intense cold. In due time he settled in Morgan Co., having no capital to give him a start, but a strong will. As the years went by he accumulated property ; now owns 100 acres. Wife was Mary Becraft ; they were married in England. Children living : Thomas, born March 30, 1837 ; George, April 28, 1840 ; Frances, April II, 1842. George Simkins, jr., married Sarah Delaney, daughter of William and Polly Delaney, Feb. 23, 1864; two children : Mary Alice, born Dec. 12,

1864, died Sept. 7, 1865 ; Laura May, March 8, 1866. At the breaking out of the rebellion George enlisted at Jacksonville, in Co. K, 27th 111. Inf.; three years' service ; in battle of Belmont, and other engagements ; was honorably discharged at camp Big Springs, Missouri, on account of general disability, and returned to Morgan Co.

SMITH A. M. farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 35, P.O. Murrayville, son of S. K. and Catherine Smith, natives of Tennessee ; in the town of Jasper young Smith was born and grew to maturity, receiving a liberal education ; at twenty-one he turned his attention to farming ; in 1853, he married Miss Martha Underwood, a native of Tennessee ; in 1854, ne moved to Macoupin Co., where he resided twelve years ; in

1865, he came to Morgan, and first rented property of Greenup Henry ; in 1877, he purchased 100 acres of land ; owns town property in Mount Vernon ; in 1864, Mrs. Smith died ; same year he was united in marriage to Miss Mary Ann Henry. By first marriage, three children : James Marion, Margaret L., and Sarah. By second marriage : Rachel E., and Leah E.

SMITH GEO. farmer and stock-raiser, Sec. 28, P.O. Woodson. The gentleman who heads this sketch was the son of John and Dulcina Smith. His father was a native of Pennsylvania, who moved from there to Kentuck.-; there married about 1820; he moved to Lawrence Co., 111., there the subject of our sketch was born. When four years old his parents moved to Morgan Co., and settled near Jacksonville on government land. At that date Jacksonville con- sisted principally of a store and tavern. In those days there were no school funds, the schools being supported by subscription, the seat of learning being a log cabin. In 1845 he was married to Miss Celia Hatcher. Mr. S. has held the office of school trustee, school director, etc. At this writing is living on his farm, and is the owner of 208 acres. Four children : John R., Francis M., Sarah, and Amelia

SMITH SAMUEL, B. farmer, Sec. 8, P.O. Jacksonville ; was born in Morgan County Dec. 20, 1824 ; this date was the beginning of Jacksonville ; where the square is now laid out prairie grass then grew to a height of from three to five feet. We all realize to some extent the privations and hardships of the early pioneer ; as soon as their children were able, they were put to work ; in common with others, this fell to the lot of young Samuel ; when ten years old, he drove from three to four yoke of oxen ; the clothing he wore then consisted of pants and shirt manufactured from flax ; his schooling was obtained in a log cabin made of hewn logs, where the seats were low and awkwardly constructed, and the principal book in use being a Webster spelling-book ; in one corner of the room there usually stood long rods for subduing unruly pupils ; children then went to school over the prairie, for there were no roads ; numerous interesting anecdotes could be given by Mr. Smith, but our space forbids ; Dec. 3, 1846, he married Miss Elizabeth Grimsey, daughter of Elijah and Sally, who settled in Morgan County prior to the deep snow. Mr. S. is the owner of 1 80 acres of land ; there are six children : Melissa Jane, Eliza T., Sarah D.,John M., Mary E., and William F.

SMITH W. A. farmer, Sec. 7, P.O. Jacksonville ; was born in Morgan County Sept. 9, 1839 ; parents were James P. and Amanda M., who were natives of Kentucky. James P. was born in the year

1806, and his wife in 1816; in 1844, they both passed off the stage of life. W. A. was then quite young, and many years of his life afterward were years of hardship ; besides himself there were three other children of tender years, whose names in order of birth are : Jessie J., John A., and James H.; for a number of years the children lived with grandparents. Wm. A. married Lydia A. Riggs, daughter of Henry L. and Mary, pioneers of Morgan County ; Henry was a native of Tennessee, and his wife was born in Knox Co., 111., where her parents moved from to Morgan County when she was quite young. Four children blessed the union of W. A. and Lydia Smith, whose names are : Laura M., Fanny A., Amanda M., and James H.

SOBBELLS DAVID H. farmer and and stock raiser, Sec. 20, P.O. Woodson ; was born in Greene Co., 111., Jan. 19, 1842; while young his parents moved to Morgan County, settling near Jacksonville ; on a farm here he grew up, and received a liberal education ; at twenty years of age, at the breaking out of the rebellion, he enlisted in Co. B, loth 111. Infty., for three years' service ; he was mustered into the service at Cairo, 111., July, 1861 ; went to the front in August ; became a participant in the battles of Chickamauga, Pittsburg Landing, and many other severe engagements ; at Rossville, Ga., he re-enlisted as a veteran under Sherman ; was in the grand review held at Washington. D. C., after the close of the rebellion ; he was then sent to Louisville, Ky., and shortly after to Chicago, where he was honorably discharged July, 1865 ; he then returned to Morgan County, and the same year married Miss G. A. Finch ; three children were born to this union : Hiram W., Oliver V., and Lillie Belle

Sorrells Hiram M. farmer, P.O. Woodson SOBBELLS JOSEPH, farmer and stock raiser, Sees. 28 and 29, P.O. Woodson, son of Hiram and Mahala Sorrells. Joseph was born in Greenbriar Co., Ind.; moved from there with parents at the age three years ; when old enough he attended the district schools ; June 25, 1858, married Miss Mary Sullens, who died February, 1861, leaving two children, Newton and Harriet A. In 1864, Mr. Sorrells en- tered the army, enlisting in Co. B, loth 111. Infty., under Capt. Shaw, at Mt. Sterling, Brown Co., 111.; mustered into the service at Springfield, and served through the Georgia campaign ; July II, 1865, honorably discharged at Chicago, and returned to Morgan County ; owns 80 acres of land; Nov. 22, 1865, married Louisa Smith, of Coles County ; second marriage, four children : Edgar, Minnie B., Herman, and Earnest Sorrels Nehemiah, fanner, Sec. 32, P.O.

TAYLOR E. A. farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 35, P.O. Jacksonville, son of George and Polly E. Taylor ; born in Shelby Co., Ky., at the age of two years parents moved to Morgan County, 111., settling nine miles southeast of Jacksonville. E. A. Taylor received education in district schools when the work of the farm would permit ; in 1854, married Susan Soney, daughter of Samuel and Susan T. Mr. Taylor is a man of energy and will ; has acquired a comfortable property, consisting of 140 acres, nine miles southeast of Jacksonville. Six children were born to them, four living : Francis J., Cornelius C., Orlando K., and Charles A.

THOMPSON JOHN, farmer, Sec. 18, P.O. Jacksonville, son of John and Mary Thompson. The subject of this sketch was born in Georgetown, Ky., Jan. 8, 1830; his father was an extensive trader and speculator, and at one time was the owner of a large plantation in Virginia ; he was a very prosperous man until the breaking out of the rebellion, when in common with others he became nearly bankrupt. For thirty years John remained in Virginia, working on the estate of his father, before and after his decease, and in conjunction with a brother fell heir to a part of the estate mentioned ; December, 1852, he married Miss Virginia Graver, daughter of William and Eleanor Graver ; five children :

ALTER JAMES, farmer, Sec. 8, P.O. Jacksonville ; was the son of Geo. W. and Eliza, natives of Virginia ; in Forquer County of above State, on the 2gth of November, 1836, young W. was born ; the same year his parents moved to Illinois, settling in Morgan County ; as the country was then new, James received plenty of hard work ; his preliminary education was received in the pioneer log cabin, and afterward completed in the Jacksonville College - long since abandoned for college purposes. For a short time he was a resident of Texas; in 1863, he married Miss Sarah F.Westrope, who was born in Morgan County; children: Clara, born June, 1866; Lena, 1869, and Mabel, Oct. 5, 1875 Walters Ralph, farm hand, P.O. Jacksonville Wardandyke, J. J. engineer, Woodson Watson J. I. farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 36,

WELCH LAWRENCE, farmer, Sec. 26, P.O. Jacksonville.' Mr. Welch was born in Tipperary, Ireland, in 1835 ; when seventeen years old, he emigrated to America and first settled in New Jersey ; there he lived five years, and then moved to Morgan County, settling nine miles south of Jacksonville. At the first call for volunteers, he enlisted in Co. G, Jacksonville Vols., for three months' service, but remained two years, under the command of Captain Woods, of Jacksonville ; on being honorably discharged at Cairo, 111., he returned to Jacksonville ; in 1865, he was married to Miss Bridget O'Donnell, daughter of Richard O'Donnell, a native of Ireland. Since the close of the rebellion, Mr. Welch has devoted his"1 time to farming, in which he is very successful

WELLS JOSEPH H. farmer, Sec. 31, P.O. Murrayville, son of Joseph and Sarah, whose maiden name was Nettleship. In Nottinghamshire, Eng., young W. was born; when two years old, the family crossed the ocean for America, and settled in Lake Co., 111., and there entered land from the government. Joseph received his education in district schools ; at eighteen, he became apprenticed to a stone mason, and served three years ; during the Crimean war he went to England ; on his return to America he settled in Jacksonville, and there married, Nov. 4, 1860, Elizabeth Davis, daughter of William and Catherine. Mr. W. first worked at his trade in Jacksonville, and for seven years was on the police force there ; in after years, as plasterer, stone mason and contractor, he was quite successful. Sept. 19, 1875, his wife passed off the stage of life, leaving three children : William, Ellsworth, and Harry. Mr. W. at present time owns 120 acres

WHITLOCK MARY MBS. wid. John Whitlock, born in North Carolina in 1799 ; parents were Lewis and Ali ; when ten years old, her parents moved to Kentucky; in 1821, was united in marriage to John ; in 1828, Mr. Whitlock with wife and children settled in Morgan County, some four miles from what is now the city of Jacksonville. Mr. W. was then but twenty-one, of a strong, hardy disposition, possessed of great energy, that carried him successfully ovec every obstacle, and as the years rolled by and old age came on at a good round pace, he found himself the possessor of a fine property ; when he came to the county he had but $50 in money and a team and wagon. To follow the details of his successful career, would be superfluous, Jan. 29, 1871, he passed peacefully away, and was laid at rest in the cemetery known as Sheppard's ; at time of decease owned some 800 acres. Mrs. W., whose name appears at the head of this biography, is now upward of eighty, still vigorous, with a sufficiency of this world's goods ; children : Rosan, Emily, Herbert G., Minerva, Samantha, Mary, and Delia ; deceased : John and Ali ; Delia married Joseph Harper, and at this writing they are living with Mrs. Whitlock son of William and Mary Winter. He was born in Yorkshire, Eng., May 13, 1825; his father was a brick and tile maker, and at this occupation the boy worked for a considerable length of time. Sept. 10, 1850, he stepped on board the sailing vessel Liverpool, bound for America, and in due time arrived in New York City; shortly after, he went to Pennsylvania, where he resided but a short time, and then proceeded to Morgan County ; he first worked by the month, at $13 per month ; in 1858, he was united in marriage to Miss Nancy Redding. Mr. W., on his arrival in America, had no capital, but was possessed of a strong constitution and a vigorous will, that carried him successfully over every obstacle, and in tiiiie he acquired a fine property ; he is now the owner of 250 acres of choice land, and is very successful as a farmer ; children are : William T., John D., James E., Mary, Isabel, Dorotha Ann, George W., Lewellyn, Charles H., and Sarah J. Winter Thomas D. farm hand, P.O. Jacksonville

Wyatt Wm. J. stockbuyer, Woodson WYCKOFF ALBERT, merchant. Woodson ; born in Warren Co., N. J., May 22, 1846. His father was a woolen manufacturer at Finesville, N. J., for several years ; when he was ten years of age, the family moved to Athens Co., Ohio, arid carried on same business for a number of years ; at the breaking out of the rebellion, young W. enlisted in the 7th Ohio Cavalry for three years' service ; participated in battles of Dutton Hill, Mt. Sterling, Monticelli, Ky., Cumberland Gap, Ky., Knox Valley, Ky., Nashville, Tenn., and taken prisoner at Rodgersville, Tenn., in 1863 ; wounded in battle, was first taken to Belle Island ; remained four months ; thence to Andersonville ; remained six months ; made his escape ; was retaken near Newbern, N. C.; sent to Salisbury, N. C.; remained six weeks ; made escape ; retaken and sent to Charleston, S. C.; remained one week ; thence to Florence, N. C.; taken to Goldsborough, N. C.; made escape, and joined Union troops at Wilmington ; time of service had then expired ; married Miss Rachel Seegar at Jacksonville, April IO, 1866 ; one child, Sarah M., born 1872, in Des Moines, Iowa

ALLAN PETER, farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 3, P.O. Lynnville, born in Linlithgow, Scotland, Sept. 5, 1825 ; was married to Jennie Dunlap, Jan. n, 1848; she was born in Bathgate, Scotland, Aug. 29, 1826 ; their children are : James, born March 31, 1851 ; Maggie H., Jan. 20, 1853; Agnes M., June 21, 1856 ; Mary I., Jan. 7, 1859; Jonn R-. July 22» !862; Willie, Aug. 25, 1865, and died Aug. 27, 1865; Robert, Sept. 26, 1866 ; Alexander, Sept. 2O, 1871. and died July I, 1873 ! ne emigrated to America in 1853, and first settled in Jacksonville ; was engaged as baker at the Insane Asylum for seven years, then went to farming ; has been engaged in that business ever since ; owns farm of 215 acres ; member of the Congregational Church

ANGELS THOMAS M. farmer and stock raiser, Sec.g, P.O. Lynnville.was born in Crawford Co., Penn., May 25, 1825 ; came to Morgan Co. with his father, James Angelo, in 1831 ; was married to Elizabeth Hoover, April 13, 1848 ; she was born May 24, 1829, in Macoupin Co., and died April 6, 1864 ; had seven children, three of whom are living, named : Samuel F., Sarah J., and William T.; was married second time to Mary J. Horton, Aug. 16, 1864; she was born May 28, 1842, in Jefferson Co., Iowa; two children : Alonzo C. and George C. Owns farm of 280 acres; was constable four years, and justice of the peace twelve years

BOWN JOHN, farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 26, P.O. Jacksonville ; he was born in Somersetshire, Eng., about the year 1826; emigrated to America in 1868, and settled in Morgan Co.; he married Grace Bown (his cousin); she was born in Somersetshire, Eng., about the year 1828 ; there are Charles J., Rosanna, Emily, John, James ; owns 180 acres of land

EVANS DAVID, farmer, Sec. 16, P.O. Lynnville; born in North Wales, Great Britain, Dec. II, 1852; settled in Morgan County in 1856; was married to Anna Francis Murgatrioyd, Sept. 19, 1875; she was born in Troy, N. Y., Sept. 30, 1859; one son: John W., born May 4, 1876; one daughter, Mary Elizabeth, April 29, 1877; John Evans, his father, was born in North Wales, Great Britain, Feb. 14, 1826; he came to Morgan County in 1856; he married Elizabeth Reece; she was born in North Wales, May 29, 1826

FERGUSON BENJAMIN, farmer, Sec. 2, P.O.Jacksonville; born in Cumberland County, Ky., May 7, 1802; came to Illinois in 1830, and settled in Morgan County, and engaged in blacksmithing, which he followed for many years; was married to Susan Sandusky, Dec. 6, 1820; she was born near Lexington, Ky., Feb. 15, 1798, and died Jan. 9, 1861; their children are: Emeline, William, Willis (dead), Nancy, Annie (dead), Champion, Anthony, Hannah, Francis M.; was married second time, to Matilda Masters, Aug. 20, 1868; she was born in Overton County, Tenn., Sept. 17, 1816; she came to Illinois with her father, Robert Masters, in 1834; he died Feb. 19, 1870; Mr. Ferguson is a member of the M. E. Church; the farm where he lives was deeded to him by Mrs. Strawn, for his valuable services during the lifetime of Jacob Strawn

FERGUSON CHAMPION, farmer and stock raiser, Sec. I, P.O. Jacksonville; was born in Morgan County, July 2, 1833; served three years in the army, Co. D, toist Regt. 111. Vol. Inft.; was married to Virginia H. Harney, Oct. 19, 1865; she was born in Morgan County, June 15,1833; no children; owns a farm of too acres, valued at $5,000

FL.IGG GEORGE, farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 4, P.O. Lynnville; he was born in Morgan County, Oct. 12, 1847; his father, John Fligg, was one of the early settlers in Morgan County; George was married to Mary Jane Stephenson; she was born in England; their children are: John T.,born Sept. 23, 1870; Charles, July 17, 1873; Jessie B., Jan. n, 1875; Joseph, Dec. n, 1876; farm of 80 acres; has served several years as town trustee

Gordon James B. farmer, Lynnville GORDON JOHN, farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 7, P.O. Lynnville; Rep.; Christian; born in this county, July 31, 1829; married Sarah Campbell in Dec. 1850; she was born in Lynnville in 1830; she died Sept. 12, 1873; they had seven children, William E., John, David T., Virgie, Lillie, Lou, and Jessie ; Mr. G. owns 980 acres of land, valued at about $65 per acre ; he has held the office of post master at Lynnville many years ; was elected Representative to the 28th and 2gth Sessions of the General Assembly of Illinois, from this county Gordon John & Co. general store, Lynnville Graham Robert C. farmer. Sec. 14, P.O. Jacksonville

HAMMEL, PETER E. farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 15, P.O. Jacksonville; was born in Knox Co., Ohio, April 10, 1833, and settled in Morgan Co. in 1850 was married to Sarah A. Green, Sept. 6th, 1866 ; she was born in Morgan Co., March 18, 1840. Their children are Ellen O. born Aug. 20, 1867; Margaret E., March 25, 1870 ; Joseph L., Aug. 23, 1872; Charles E., Nov. 21, 1874 ; owns farm of 175 acres ; his father, William Hammel, settled in Morgan Co. the same time, and lives in Lynnville

MAWSON JOHN R. farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 16, P.O. Lynnville; he was born in Scott Co. Ills. Feb. 16, 1843, and was raised in Morgan Co.; he enlisted in Co. K, 27th Illinois Vol. Infantry in 1 86 1 and served three years; was married to Clara Tanksley, April 13, 1869; she was born in Scott Co. Oct. 30, 1848; their children are Franklin L., born Feb. 25th, 1870; Lucy Ann, Sept. 19, 1872; Robert Dayton, March 15, 1875; owns farm of 240 acres

MEGGINSON PETER D. farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 3, P.O. Lynnville; born in Morgan Co. 111. Jan. 5, 1843; his father, Ralph Megginson, was born in Yorkshire, England, and settled in Morgan Co. in 1832; Peter was married to Sarah C. Middleton, Nov. II, 1869; she was born in Yorkshire, England, Nov. n, 1844; their children are, Mary Jane, born Aug. 23, 1870; Leonard Barton, April 25, 1872; Alfred, July 8, 1876

MIDDLETON HILTON, farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 10, P.O. Lynnville; he was born in Yorkshire, England, Nov. 3, 1838, and came to America in 1848, and settled in Morgan County the same year, with his father Hodgson Middleton; he was born in Durham, England, Jan. 27, 1806; he married Jane Bolan, Dec. 28, 1836; she was born in Yorkshire, England, July 22, 1807; he died July 30, 1876, and his wife died Feb. 24, 1875; Hilton was married to Maggie H. Allan, Dec. 16, 1875; she was born Jan. 20, 1853; one child, Clara Jane, born Dec. 17, 1876; owns farm of 277 acres

POTTER HENRY, deceased; he was born in Yorkshire, England, in 1841; he with his family emigrated to the United States in 1849; They left Liverpool May 7, and landed in New York in June of the same year, and located at Oriskany, Oneida County, New York; moved to Lynnville, Morgan County, in September, 1851; seven children were born in England, James, Elizabeth, Ann Elliott, John, Henry T., Martha, William, and five born in America, Ruth, George, Thomas, Edward E., Charles W.; Mr. Potter followed his trade as wagonmaker till 1857, then moved to Scott County; lived there four years; in 1860 purchased 240 acres of JaCbb Strawn, and in the Spring of 1861 moved to Morgan County; he was married to Mary Elliott in 1837; she was born in Yorkshire, England, in 1817; he died in 1876

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GORDON JOHN & CO. Lynnville, dealers in dry goods, groceries, hardware, medicines, hats, caps, boots, shoes and rubbers, ready made clothing, etc.

BLATTEE JOHN, butcher and farmer, Alexander, Sec. 15-8. Was born in Baden, Germany, Jan. 9, 1828 ; came to New Orleans in 1848 ; to St. Louis in 1849, and to this county and town in 1850. Through the war he shipped cattle for John T. Alexander and others four years ; on one of his trips to Missouri after cattle, he was attacked by a party of bushwackers who searched him and cut his clothes to pieces for his money, and left him badly used up, with $2.50 and his revolver; he at the time had a large amount of money hidden in the lining of his saddle which they failed to find ; was married to Ada Yehle in 1868 ; she was a native of Baden, Germany and came to this country and county in 1866

T7ERG-USON A. farmer for Dr. Brown, Sec. 28, T. 15-8, P.O. Alexander ; was born in this county in 1836 ; enlisted in Co. D. 101 I. V. I. and discharged after two years service for disability ; was at the siege of Vicksburg and the battles of Holly Springs, Mission Ridge, Resaca, and Dallas ; married Lucinda Tunnell in 1855 ; she was born in Macoupin Co. in 1839 ; have eight children living: William T., Albert J., Susie E., Lizzie, Ida, Benny, Edith, and Horace ; holds the office of school director

TT ABBISON C. C. farmer and constable, Alexander ; was born in this Co. Aug. 27, 1841 in Franklin township ; came to Alexander in 1866 ; was member of Co. A, 27 Regt. Mo. V. I. two years and discharged for disability ; was in several engagements, among which was Springfield, Mo., and Vicksburg ; married Italy Young Jan. 2, 1868 ; she was born in Scott Co. Aug. 23, 1847 ; have three children living ; Laura L., May Belle, Gilbert C. and George Emerson who died Feb. 3,

HINBICHSEN EDWAK1> S. farmer and general western agent for the Canada Southern R.R. for the State of Illinois, Sec. 30, T 15-8, P.O. Alexander; was born in Germany in 1815 and came to Penn. in 1836, and to Franklin County in 1840, where he lived thirteen years ; went on a farm two and a half miles north of Franklin in 1853, and in the Spring of 1857 came to Alexander, where he now lives, which place he platted and named in honor of John T. Alexander ; was appointed station agent for the Wabash road which position he filled until May I, 1876; married Mary Ann Wyatt, daughter of William Wyatt, one of the pioneers of Morgan County, having settled in this county in 1819 ; she was born in 1825, and was married in 1845 ; have six children, all living

LESTER FOUNTAIN, telegraph operator, station and express agent, Alexander; was born in Ky., Dec. i, 1845, came to this county in 1870, and in April 1872 went back to Ky., where he remained until the next Aug. when he returned to Alexander, and in the Winter of 1875 went to the R.R. station as assistant and to learn telegraphing, and was appointed agent and operator on the resignation of E. S. Hinrichsen, May i, 1876, and has filled that position since ; married Louisa J. Jasper, Sept. 25, 1870; she was born in Ky. ; have three children living ; Susie, Bertie, and William ; lost one

LUTHER CHARLES, corn sheller, hedge trimmer, and sheep shearer, P.O. Alexander, Town 15-8. Was born in Ashford, England, Dec. 15, 1849; came to America and to Alexander, May i, 1866. Returned to England in 1874 on a visit, and is now engaged in shelling corn, trimming hedge and shearing sheep for the farmers in the vicinity of Alexander and Orleans

TDUBLE RICHARD, farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 9, Town 15-8, P.O. Old Berlin; was born in this county in 1826, and has lived here since ; first wife was Lucy D. Harris; she was born in Tenn., and was married in 1849 ; she died in November, 1863, leaving one child - John A.; was married again in April, 1864, to Sarah Jane Smetters, who was a native of Ohio, and came to this county when very young. Have six children, all living : Mary Ellen, Milton, Andrew J., George, Henry and Sarah Jane ; owns 575 acres, valued at $28,750. On the 25th of June, 1844, Mr. Ruble, while cutting the top from a " bee tree," lost his hold and fell to the ground, a distance of 74 feet 4 in. actual measure, and still suffers from injuries received from that fall. The tree still stands on what is known as the Craig farm, 4 miles northeast from Jacksonville. His father, Jesse Ruble, was born in East Tennessee, and came to this county in 1820, and settled four miles northeast from Jacksonville, where he lived until 1851, when he came to Sec. 9-15-8, and from there to Sangamon County, where he died Aug. i, 1871, in his 73d year

Y\,rALLBERN FREDERICK, farm hand, * * Sec. 20, P.O. Alexander Wagner John, merchant, Alexander Weisenberger C. Mrs., Alexander Weisenberger Oscar, tel. opr. Alexander Wilcox Thomas M. farmer and stock raiser,

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BAKER JAMES, farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 7, township 15-9, P.O. Jacksonville; was born in Clark County, Ohio, in 1819; came to this county and precinct in 1842, with no money, and worked on a farm four years, for from eight to twelve dollars per month, when he bought his home farm of 306 acres, and improved it himself, to which he has added until now he he owns 600 acres, and can be classed as one of the most successful farmers in this county, which is the result of his own industry and perseverance; married Sarah Sample, Feb. 12, 1846; she was born in Boone County, Illinois, Aug. 3, 1821; have five children, . all living; Sarah E., Mary Ellen, Margaret

Bliss Joseph, R.R. employe, Orleans I5OLTON JAMES H. station express agent and post-master, Orleans, township 15-9; was born in Jennings County, Indiana, Feb 17, 1831; came to Springfield, Illinois, in 1851, and worked for the Chicago & Alton R.R.; on the loth of March, 1852 he assisted in putting in what is supposed to be the first railroad crossing in this State, that being the crossing at Springfield Junction of the Chicago & Alton R.R. and the Great Western R.R., now the Wabash R.R.; returned to Indiana in the Fall of 1652, and came to this county in 1863, and assumed the office of station and express agent at Orleans, which position he has filled since; married Selah J. Overman, Aug. 15, 1854; she was born in Bartholomew County, Indiana, in January, 1837; have four children living; William M., Edward E., Emma Belle, and Lillie May; lost four children

BOSTON C. C. farmer and stock dealer, Sec. 27, township 15 - 9, P.O. Orleans; was born in Cass Co. Jan. I, 1854; came to this county in 1855; wife was Annie M. Wade; she was born in this State in 1854, and was married Feb. 25, 1875; have one child, Earl S., born Dec. 24, 1875

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CULLY OLIVER H. farmer and stock raiser and dt aler, Sec. 6, township 15, R. 9 W., P.O. Jacksonville; was born in Indiana, and came to this county in 1852

Gray Edwin E. farmer, Sec. 26, P.O. Orleans Gray J. IX farmer, Sec. 36, P.O. Alexander Gray Mary, widow, Sec. 26, P.O. Orleans GREEN HORATIO R. farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 7, T. 15-9, P.O. Jacksonville ; was born in this county in 1834 ; married Mary E. O'Neal in 1863; she was born in this county ; have six children, all living, Edward O., Laura J., Thomas S., Amy R., Erne M., and Baby ; owns 308 acres, valued at $23,100

HOLMES JAMES T. farmer, stock raiser and capitalist, Sec. 34, T. 15-9. P.O. Orleans ; was born in New Jersey in 1801, and when very young his parents moved to Penn., where he was raised, and from 1820 to 1830 was one of the contractors on the Harrisburg canal. In 1830 he went to Kentucky, and was the first contractor that broke ground on the railroad running from Louisville to Lexington, which was the first railroad built in the State of Kentucky ; came to this county, and settled where he now lives in 1836 ; after traveling through 13 different States he came to the conclusion that Morgan Co. was the garden of the State, and has n >t changed his mind yet ; married Jane Vance in 1835 ; she was born in Ky , in 1801, and died Oct. 16, 1863, leaving a family of three children living, J. Stewart, Sarah A., Mary J., and Margaret, who died in 1843 ; married Mrs. Mary Doyle in June, 1866 ; who was a native of Ky., and came to this county when an infant; owns 840 acres, valued at $63,000 ; was one of the Commissioners for the building the Asylum for the Insane in Jacksonville ; and is one of the directors of the Jacksonville National Bank

HOLMES J. STEWART, farmer, stock dealer, and breeder of short horn cattle and Berkshire swine, Sec. 35, T. 15- 9, P.O. Orleans ; was born in this county in August, 1836 ; married Julia Hitt, who was born in Ky. in 1840 ; she was the daughter of Jesse Hitt, who died while on a trip to New Orleans, in the Fall of 1839, with the yellow fever ; and her mother dying while she was an infant, she was raised and educated by her uncle, with whom she lived until she was married in Feby., 1864. Have four children living, Sallie L., Jesse H., James T., and Louie B. ; owns 500 acres, valued at $37,500

LEVLtfGS CHARLES W. teacher, Sec. 9, Township 15, Range 9, P.O. Jacksonville, was born in New Hampshire in 1832, his father being a Methodist preacher, he received his education in different towns of New Hampshire and Vermont, and graduated at the Orange County Grammar School, and entered Dartmouth College in 1853, where he remained two years, when he commenced teaching, which he has followed since in the States of Vermont, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Ohio, and came to this county in September, 1855, and for the past eight years has taught the Mauvaisterre school, seven miles east of Jacksonville ; married Maggie B. Headington, daughter of Rev. Joel Headington, well known in this county as a Christian preacher and teacher, and died in 1857. Was married in 1859; she was born in 1837. Have six children living: Florence M., Lelie L., Nellie W., Lottie M., William H., Dollie G., and Laura, who died in 1864.

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STEELE W. IS". Rev. pastor of Pisgah Presbyterian Church, residence Sec 21, Town 15-9, P.O.Orleans and Jacksonville. Was born in Indiana in 1825 ; graduated at Wabash College in 1851, and at Lane Theological Seminary in 1854; came to Rossville, Vermillion Co., 111., in 1869, and to this county in 1874. Wife was Minerva J. Todd, daughter of Dr. Henry G. Todd, of Danville, Ind.; was married in July, 1854; have five children: Lizzie L., Emma E., Wilber K., Freddie T. and Charles D.

STB AWN JAMES G. farmer, stock dealer, and breeder of thorough-bred shorthorn cattle and extra horses for all pur poses, Pleasant Grove farm, Sec. 26, Town 15-9, P.O.Orleans. Was born in Licking Co., Ohio, Oct. 13, 1824; came with his parents to this county in the Fall of 1829 on a visit ; returned here in 1831, and settled in this county. Wife was Nancy Bradshaw, daughter of Judge John Bradshaw, who came from Tennessee and settled here in 1819 ; she was born Nov. 23, 1824, and married Sept. 19, 1844; have seven children : John A., Jacob H., William S., Charles B., James G., Joel G., and Isaiah who died May 9, 1874; owns 1,300 acres, valued at $97,500

THRALL EBASTUS, section foreman, Wabash Railway, Orleans. Was born in Ontario Co., N. Y., in 1832; served apprenticeship at carpenter and joiner trade with B. F. Jenkins in East Bloomfield, N. Y. , which he worked at for seventeen years, the last two years of whichhe manufactured the Clifton Springs Agricultural Barometer, and then commenced railroading on the New York Central Road ; came to Decatur in 1867, and to this county in 1876. Married Marette C. Overacre in 1855; she was born in New York in 1827; have four children living : Francis J., Julia A., Martha A. and Wendal E.; lost three children

TINDALL SAMUEL, farmer and stock dealer, Sec. 32, P.O. Jacksonville. Was born in Pennsylvania in 1825; came to this county in 1837; owns 375 acres, valued at $22,500. Married Ellen Moore, daughter of Dr. E. Moore, Feb. 21, 1856; she was born in this county; have one child - Edmond M., who is now a student at the Illinois College, Jacksonville. His father, I. N. Tindall, was a native of Delaware, and came to this county in 1837, and settled near where he is now living

WANING FRANCIS L. ditcher and tile drainer, Orleans, P O. Orleans, Was born in Ohio in 1843, and came to this county in 1874. Has been very successful in tile draining of land

WANING FRANCIS L,. ditcher and tile drainer, Orleans; orders for draining, in all parts of the county, solicited, and promptly attended to, and satisfaction guaranteed

BACON ANDREW, farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 14, P.O. Jacksonville; born in Morgan County, Oct, II, 1845, having thus grown up with the county, and one whose interests are closely identified with its improvements; married Feb. 9, 1871, to Fanny, daughter of Anthony and Louisa Boston, of Morgan County; born July I, 1849; this union has been blessed by one child: Ella, born Nov. 16, 1872; Mr. Bacon has devoted his industries solely to agricultural pursuits; ten years of his life were spent in Missouri, returning to his native county in 1876; homestead consists of 160 acres of beautifully located and highly improved land

BALDWIN ISAAC, fruit farm and nursery, North Main Street, one mile north of city limits, P.O. box 334, Jacksonville; Mr. Baldwin came to Morgan County in the year 1858, and established himself in the above location and business, which, by close attention and enterprise, has increased yearly, until he now stands unrivalled in this county, his nursery comprising over 100 acres of land; he has had long and varied experience, both in Europe and this country; this, combined with unceasing study and experiment, is the keynote to his success; he makes a specialty of the growing of fruits, choice vegetables, ornamental trees, shrubs, etc., etc.; among his stock may be found apple, pear, cherry, peach, plum, etc., also evergreens, tulips, shade and ornamental trees, and flowering shrubs in endless variety; grape vines, currants, gooseberries, strawberries, raspberries, dwarf serviceberries, and, in fact, every species of small fruits; Mr, Baldwin employs no agents, but invites all interested, or in want of any thing in his line, to visit his nursery and make his own selection; Mr. B. guarantees all trees and fruits home grown, and true to name, as he gives his own personal attention to grafting and budding; orders promptly filled, and satisfaction guaranteed; correspondence solicited as above

BECRAFT AQUILA, farmer, Sec. II, T. 14, P.O. Jacksonville; born in Montgomery County, Maryland, July 22, 1797; emigrated to Kentucky in 1822; to Morgan County in 1833; was one °f tne earliest settlers of this county; was married in 1817 to Miss Anna M. Letton, of Kentucky; had by this marriage three children: Israel L., Mary Ann, wife of John Goltra, and Martha V., wife of M. C. Goltra; was married again, in 1823, to Miss Nancy Hitt, of Kentucky; had by this union thirteen children

/""*AIN JOHN, farmer and stock dealer, - Sec. 36, P.O. Jacksonville; son of James and Mary Cain, natives of parish of " Dorrah Abbey," Kings County, Ireland; was in youth a clerk in a linen store, but as he grew to more ripe years, engaged in the pursuits of a rural life on the farm, died in the parish of his birth, aged 50 years; his birth was in 1796, died in 1846; his wife survived him many years, emigrating to America in 1853; settling for a few years in the State of New Jersey; in 1857 joined her son John here in old Morgan; after a most eventful life, was stricken with cholera in August, 1874, and died the I3th of same month; was buried Aug. 15, 1874, in Diamond Grove Cemetery, aged 75 years; the subject of this biography was born in the parish of " Dorrah Abbey," Kings Co., Ireland, March 14, 1820; during the early years of his life was a happy country boy; received a moderate education which in the after years of his life fitted him to meet the many responsibilities of his active life; he left his native land in February, 1844, to see the "green fields" of America; after a perilous voyage landed at New York city, March, 1844; from there to near Long Branch, New Jersey; after a good stay with the "Jersey blues," moved to Cincinnati, Ohio; thence to New Orleans, and soon returned to the same city; was married to Miss Bridget Hanrahan, daughter of Denis and Winnifred Hanrahan, natives of County Clare, Ireland, April 6, 1851, by Rev. Father Hope; after marriage, moved to near Jacksonville, Morgan County, and did his first labor for Jonathan Neely, sheriff; after working very satisfactorily for Mr. Neely, struck out on his own " hook, " renting a farm from Stephen Green; after many years of hard, honest toil, he by judicious economy was able to purchase a bit of land; purchased of John Alexander 70 acres of land, and has since that epoch in his life, added acre after acre to his first purchase, until now he is master of a splendid farm of 320 acres of land, worth $20,000; during the years of his residence here has won for himself the honored distinction of being a strictly honest man; in 1874 was before the Democratic Convention for the office of County Commissioner, but the "machine" outwitted his honesty, hence was beaten; was subsequently in the same year nominated by the Independents for the office of Sheriff, receiving a very complimentary vote, though defeated by the " ring; " yet he has lost none of his old popularity; Mr. Cain enjoys the pleasure of a large, interesting family of ten children: Mary Anne, born May 25,

1852; Margaret Theresa, born Nov. 6, ^853; James, born May n, 1855; John H. born May 2, 1857; Rose Ellen, born March I, 1859; Winnifred, born Aug. 28, 1861; Austin, born Oct. 23, 1863; Elizabeth, born Feb. 14, 1866; Thomas, born Oct. 25, 1868; Harriet C., bflrn May 15, 1871; in the Winters of 1874-6, James, having a taste for a professional life, entered the Jacksonville Business College, and under the care of Prof. G. W. Brown, prosecuted his studies into the highest branches of a commercial course, with honor to himself and class; Margaret was married, April 22, 1877, to John Landrigan, of Jacksonville, by Father Grant, and resides close to the old homestead

CAMM SAMUEL,, farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 34, P.O. Jacksonville; was born in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, Jan. 24, 1807; he was the son of William and Mary Camm; Samuel married in 1836, Miss Jane Minneack; until 1841 he was engaged in a coffee mill house; he then, accompanied by his family, emigrated to America, and settled near Winchester, Scott County, 111.; in August, 1849, his wife died; while in Scott County, five daughters were born to them; second wife now living, formerly Miss Martha D. Butler, daughter of Edward and Elizabeth Butler; oldest son, William, on the breaking out of the war, raised a company, and was elected cap'.ain of Co. K, I4th Regiment Illinois Infantry; Spring of 1861, for meritorious service he was promoted to lieutenant colonel, serving in that capacity until the close of the war, in many hard-fought battles, as Shiloh and siege of Vicksburg; also enlisted in Hancock Corps as captain Co. H, ist Regiment; Bernard, a brother, also enlisted in the loist Illinois Regiment, and served four years a non-commissioned officer

CARTER SAMUEL W. farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 32, P.O. Jacksonville; son of W. C. Carter, of Morgan Co., born April 20, 1849, and has resided here all his life; married, March 14, 1876, to Hannah, daughter of Sylvester and Charlotte Joy, of Morgan County, born Nov. 15, 1854; this union has been blessed by one child, Ernst

C., born Feb. 12, 1877; Mr. Carter has devoted his industries solely to agricultural pursuits; homestead consists of 170 acres, beautifully located and highly improved

Chestnut Alexander

CHESTNUT ALEXANDER COL. farmer, son of Charles and Elizabeth, was born iit Ross Co., Ohio, Sept. 5, 1801; lived there upward of forty years; received his education in subscription schools; in 1832, he was married to Mary Ann McAllister; Oct. I, 1849, he then moved to Maiburn, Christian Co., Illinois, and bought 320 acres of land, and becoming a very successful farmer; in 1852 he moved to Logan Co., settling at Congo Grove, which he purchased, and surrounding property, in all, 1500 acres; in 1868 he disposed of all but a section, which he still retains; thence to Morgan Co., where he bought 160 acres; a resident 'of Logan on the breaking out of the Rebellion, he organized the loist Regiment, and assisted very materially toward the organization of the 4th Cavalry, and in Mason Co. lent his aid; it is said no man in the county helped more toward the preservation of the Union than Mr. Chestnut, who after a long life of usefulness, now rests from active labor on his farm

CRAIG G. S. farmer, Sec. 12, P.O. Jacksonville; born in Morgan County, Aug_ 1 8, 1854; his father emigrated to this State from Ohio in 1848; married in 1853 to Miss Margaret A. Mathews, of this county; have six children: George S., Delia R., S Lou, Kate M., Nettie, and Stella G.

DUNLAP STEPHEN, farmer and stock-raiser, Sec. 24, P.O. Jacksonville, son of Stephen Dunlap, who was born in Fleming Co., Kentucky, Feb. 10, 1811, and settled in this county in 1840, where he continued to reside until his death, which occurred Feb. 9, 1877. Mr. Dunlap' s early life was passed in Ohio, where, on May 29, 1834, he married Miss Dicy Runkle ; this union was blessed by six children, viz. : Irwin, James, William, Stephen, and Samuel, and a daughter, Mary J., who died Feb. 22, 1864. He served the county as associate judge for eight years ; was President of First Nat. Bank, and Director of Chicago & Alton R.R. Co., and a prominent member of Illinois Central Agricultural Association, ever filling his important trusts with honor to himself and the entire satisfaction of all concerned. Judge Dunlap was received into membership of the Baptist Church in 1854, and ever sustained the character of a conscientious Christian man. His widow, who is the same age as the Judge to a day, still lives at the old homestead, familiarly known as the Durham Farm. The subject of this sketch was born June 8, 1845, in Jacksonville, thus having grown up as it were with the county. Married Feb. 7, 1866, to Harriett, daughter of George and Sarah Orear, of Morgan Co., born Sept. 9, 1846. Five children have blessed this union, viz. : Olive G.. Feb. 12. 1867; Franklin, March 13, 1869, died Feb. 16, 1873 ; George A., Feb. 18, 1871 ; Stephen H., March 9, 1875, and Orear Dec. 6, 1877. Mr. Dunlap has devoted his industries chiefly to agricultural pursuits. Homestead consists of 135 acres, beautifully located, and familiarly known as Mineral Spring Farm Dye Benjamin, farmer. Sec. 12, P.O.Jacksonville

SAMUEL, engineer Deaf and Dumb Institute, Sec. 29, P.O. Jacksonville, born in State of Maine, Dec. 12, 1835, and removed to Morgan Co. 1857. Was married Dec. 12, 1862, to Margaret C. Whitman, of Indiana, born Sept. 8, 1833. This union has been blessed by three children, viz. : Charles H., July 20, 1863 ; Thaddeus, Sept. 20, 1865, and Hattie M., Feb. 26, 1872. Mr. Eastman enlisted June, 1863, in the U. S. Navy as machinist, and served in the South Atlantic squadron under Admiral Dahlgren for three years. Mr. E. has held his present position as engineer at the State Deaf and Dumb Institute nearly four years Edgeman A. farmer, Sec. 32, P.O. Jacksonville

HAMILTON JOHN C. Sec. 28, P.O. Jacksonville, born in Harrison Co., Kentucky, June 16, 1797, and removed to Illinois, October, 1834; he may thus be regarded as one of the oldest living settlers, and one who is prominently identified with this county's growth. Married July 16, 1818, to Mary T. Rees, of Kentucky. Six children were the fruits of this union, two of whom only survive, viz. : Susan R., now Mrs. Goldsmith, of Waverly, born April 13, 1819, and Mary F., now Mrs. Suttori, of Jacksonville, born July 18, 1822. Mrs. Hamilton died Aug. 18, 1826. Mr. H. married again Jan. i, 1828, to Sarah B., daughter of John and Ruth Smith, of Paris, Ky.,born Dec. 19, 1807. This union was blessed by nine children, four of whom only survive, viz. : James O., Feb. 20, 1829; Wm. T., July 31, 1836; Sarah Agnes, March 17, 1843, and George T., Oct. 22, 1848. Mrs. H. died Sept. 21, 1858. Mr. H. again married April 5, 1859, to Mrs. Eliza Glenn, sister of his first wife. Mr.

Hamilton has always been a zealous worker in the interests of the Methodist Church, he traveled a circuit for two years, giving his time and labor freely; he has preached in this section over forty years, and still continues his good work as local preacher. In the history of the Methodist Church Mr. H. forms a prominent part, and will be remembered by many for years to come for his efforts in their behalf. Upon Mr. H. first settling here he devoted his energies to agriculture, clearing a farm of 600 acres, seven miles southeast of Jacksonville ; he sold it in 1850, and engaged in mercantile business in Jacksonville. His homestead is delightfully located just south of the. city limits, on Main street

HOPPER THOMAS W. farmer and stock-raiser, Sec. 33, P.O. Jacksonville, born in Scarborough, Yorkshire, England, Nov. 13, 1846, and came to this country with his parents in 1856, settling in this county. Married Aug. 29, 1874, to Lucy, daughter Willis and Nancy Davis, of Morgan Co., born July 9, 1848. This union has been blessed by two children : John Thomas, born May 2, 1875, and Willis Lambert, born June 2, 1877. Mr. Hopper enlisted in Co. G, Twentieth Vet. I. V. I. Jan. 2, 1864, and served under Gen. Sherman in his celebrated march through Georgia ; was discharged July 24, 1865

T ACKSON THOMAS L. carpenter J and builder, Sec. 33, P.O. Jacksonville,' born in Indiana, Aug. 26, 1849, and removed to this county in 1874. Was married Dec. 25, 1870, to Mollie E., daughter of George and Anne Fagly, of Ohio, born Jan. 26, 185^. This union has been blessed by two children, Erastus H., born July 31, 1873, and died July 4, 1874, and Carl R., born Oct. 30, 1876 James C. W. renter, Sec. 6, P.O. Jacksonville

JONES FREDERIC JL. mason, S. Main st., Sec. 29, P.O. Jacksonville, born in Milwaukee, Wis., Jan. i, 1847, and came to this State in 1862, settling in Jacksonville. Enlisted in Co. C, Forty-first Wis. V. I. April 22, 1864, and served under Gen. Sherman until the close of the war. Married July 15, 1869, to Orilla, daughter of Dr. Lucien and Lura Higbee, of Whitehall, Greene Co., born Sept. 29, 1847. This union has been blessed by four children : Herbert L., born June 22, 1870, died Jan.

18, 1876; Edgar L., July 31, 1872; Nita, Dec. 18, 1874, and Freddie, Jan. 6, 1878. Mr. Jones has been employed at the State Insane Institute for the past sixteen years as mason, which position he still holds

T/^ILLAM THOMAS, farmer, P.O. Jacksonville ; born in Morgan County in 1849 '> l"s father emigrated to this State from England in 1828, and entered the land that he is now living on six miles west of Jacksonville ; Mr.'Killam has two brothers and five sisters.

~* porter and breeder of horses, South Main St., Sec. 29, P.O. Jacksonville ; born in Tennessee, March 7, 1838, removing with his parents at the age of eight years to Mississippi, and again to Arkansas in 1852, here he remained until 1862 when he removed to Brighton, Macoupin Co. 111., where he continued to reside until Sept. 1876, when he took up his residence in Jacksonville ; married at Brighton, Sept.

born July 22, 1842 ; this union has been blessed by one child, Martha W., born Feb. 16, 1878 ; Mr. Landreth in his early years was raised to agricultural pursuits ; he has been extensively engaged in the importation and breeding of blooded horses for many years, in which business he has been highly successful ; among his importations are notably the famous horses of the Percheron-Norman specialty, Napoleon, Preferie, Baalbec, St. Benoit, St. Nazaire, Sanspariel, &c., &c.

Laurie Geo. farmer, Sec. 3, P.O. Jacksonville LAWYER HENRY, farmer, Sec. 27, P.O. Jacksonville; son of Jas. and Ann Lawler, natives of Ireland ; Henry was born near Dublin City ; when fourteen years old, his parents emigrated to America, settling in Vermont ; two years after, the subject of this sketch moved to Morgan County, locating at Jacksonville in 1852 ; farming it one season he then became employed in the Insane Asylum with Dr. McFarland ; he afterward became engaged in the ice trade ; on the abandonment of this enterprise, Mr. L. turned his attention to farming; in 1859 ne married Miss Bridget Maher ; five children, three living Ledferd Wm. renter, Sec. 10, P.O. Jacksonville Liter Abraham, farmer, Sec. 18, Jacksonville Liter Emon, farmer, Sec. 18, P.O. Jacksonville

LOMELINO JOSEPH FERRIRA, farmer, Sec. 9, P.O. Jacksonville ; Jos. F. Lomelino was born on the Island of Maderia, 1813, and fled to the West Indies to escape religious persecution, where he remained several years, but finally came to the United States settling in Morgan Co., in 1851 ; during his residence at Trinidad, West Indies, he was married to Jozifa Nunis ; by this union five children were born, three of whom only are living, viz : Emanuel F. April i, 1849 ; Joseph F. May 9, 1852 ; and Mary F. June, 1859, now Mrs. Daniel Meline, Morgan Co. ; Mr. Lomelino followed the occupation of farming, and by industry accumulated a comfortable competence ; he died Feb. 13, 1878 ; his son Joseph whose name heads this sketch, was born at the homestead, where he still resides and devotes his industries to agricultural pursuits

Long J. A. renter, Sec. II, P.O. Jacksonville LTJRTON J. H. farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 22, P.O. Jacksonville ; born in Scott Co., Kentucky, March 21, 1813, and removed to this State, settling in this county, in 1832 ; he may thus be rated as an early settler, and one prominently identified with this county's development; married Jan. 24, 1844, to Mary E. daughter of the Rev. W. D. and Mahala Stribling, of Bourbon Co., Kentucky, born Dec. 8, 1822 ; this union has been blessed by nine children, viz. : Wm. S. Nov. 15, 1844 ; Johanna, Sept. 28, 1847, wife of Dr. Sarchette of Charlestown, 111. ; James F. Oct. 7, 1849, died Sept. 21, 1852 ; Henry, Feb. 10, 1852; Mary E. April 21, 1855, now Mrs. James Smith of Cass Co. ; Robert, July 8, 1858 ; Ben. B. Jan. 7, 1860 ; Lawrina H. Jan. 14, 1864, and Mary May, Sept. 28, 1867 ; Mr. Lurton has served the people of this county in various positions of trust for nearly thirty years, always proving himself an efficient and trusty public servant ; homestead consists of 450 acres, delightfully .located one mile east of town Lurton Wm. S. farmer, Sec. 22, P.O. Jacksonville

McNEAL JOHN, farmer, Sec. 7, P.O. Jacksonville ; born in Alabama, 1854; came to Morgan Co. in the Fall of 1865 ; is living with his mother ; has four brothers, James, Anderson, Augustus, and Henry ; Henry and James are living in Texas

MORTON JOSEPH COL. born Aug. 1801 ; fifth child of Robert and Sarah Morton, who with their family moved to North Carolina in 1806 ; the father's ancestors English, and the mother's German ; her maiden name Sarah Sorrens; in 1811 the family moved to Bledsoe Co., Tenn., where the elder Morton died same year ; four years after Mrs. M. married Jonathan Kirby ; they soon after moved to Adair Co., Ky., where in 1825 Mr. K. died; Mrs. K. with two children by Mr. Kirby, and her son Wm. came to Morgan Co., 1828, and four years after passed off the stage of life. Col. M. received most of his education in Madison Co., 111., having located March, 1819, four miles from Alton ; in 1820, in company with John Bradshaw, he came and built a cabin on land near present site of Jacksonville, previous to government survey ; April 27, 1823, married Mary, daughter of Daniel Odell ; after marriage Mr. M. settled on land near Jacksonville East ; became very successful ; capital, willing hands and great energy ; one of the few pioneers living who remember the site of the present city of Jacksonville when it was unimproved by the hand of man; he assisted in building many of the first log cabins ; Mr. M. as before stated is a man of rare energy, and who overcomes all difficulties by hard work ; Col. M. by first wife had thirteen children, all of whom have passed off the stage of life, except three; those living, Minerva, wife of James S. Rector ; Clarinda M., now the wife of Samuel T. Crawley, and Francis M. the youngest and only son living on the old homestead ; Col. M.'s first wife died in 1813 ; again married to Eliza Bradshaw, daughter of John Bradshaw, heretofore mentioned ; in 1836, Mr. M. was elected to the State Legislature ; in 1846 agiin elected; in 1854 elected to State Senate which held a session to revise State Constitution ; elected 1861 to State Convention ; Mr. M. has been very wealthy ; through misfortune has lost his property ; he is a truly Christian man, and as a strictly honorable man has the respect of all Morton Wm. Sec. 2, P.O. Jacksonville Murphy John J. renter, Sec. 23, P.O. Jacksonville pATTERSON A. C. farmer, Sec. 5, P.O, Jacksonville ; born in Kentucky in 1823 ; settled in Morgan Co. in the Fall of 1830, the winter of the deep snow ; married in 1853 to Miss Mary F. Bolts ; born

PHILLIPS JAMES, farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 13, P.O. Jacksonville; born in Devonshire, Eng., Nov. 13, 1827, and came to U.S., settling in Morgan Co., 1852 ; was married in Canada, June 12, 1849, to Ann Molone, daughter of Wm. and Ann Molone, formerly of Ireland ; this union has been blessed by eight children, five of whom are living, viz : Mary Jane, Oct. 20, 1850, now Mrs. T. J. Davison, Morgan Co.; John H., Jan. i, 1856 ; Caroline O., April 27, 1861 ; Richard E., Aug. 24, 1863 ; and Annie, Jan. 2, 1867. Mr. Phillips has devoted his industries solely to agricultural pursuits ; homestead consists of 100 acres well improved land, wrought from the timber and brush by the industry of its owner

RECTOR JAS. S. farmer and stock raiser, son of Vincent and Artemesia Rector, natives of Virginia, where young Rector was born Oct. 4, 1816; receiving a liberal education ; during the Winter of 1835, the Rector family moved to Morgan Co., 111., settling in the vicinity of Jacksonville ; remaining two years, they then moved to Pike Co., Mo.; James remained with parents three years, and then moved to Morgan Co., near Jacksonville ; rented a farm seven years ; in 1848, bought 228 acres, but very little improved ; by dint of rare judgment he accumulated land rapidly, owning at one time some 900 acres ; as he owned but $150 when he left Missouri, this speaks well for his enterprise; in 1840 he married Miss Minerva J. Morton, daughter of Jos. Morton ; it is supposed Mrs. R. was the first white child born in Morgan Co., and the oldest one now living. Although never seeking office, his name has frequently been brought forward as a candidate ; in addition to available mill property, Mr. R. now owns 525 acres land ; children are Mary, Clara, Amanda, Geo., Jas., Isabel, Ella, Joseph. Andrew, Oily, John, Minnie, and Chase

SELF WM. C. farmer and stock raiser, Sec. 12, P.O. Jacksonville. Mr. Selfs father died Sept. 14, 1844, leaving a family, consisting of one son and two daughters. Wm. C., the son, eldest of the family, and subject of this sketch, was born in Morgan Co., Aug. 24, 1839 ; he has thus grown up with the county, and one whose interests are strongly identified with its improvements. Married Jan. I, 1861, to Louisa, daughter of Theo and Hannah Stout, Morgan Co., born June 6, 1841; this union was blessed by one child : John Spencer, born Oct. 20, 1861 ; his mother dying Oct. i, 1864, Mr. Self married again Nov. 4, 1868, to Mrs. Mary Jane

Phillips', daughter of Samuel and Mildred Black, of Morgan Co., born March 9, 1842. Mr. Self has been extensively engaged in stock dealing, but has lately devoted his industries more especially to agricultural pursuits, and the raising of stock. Homestead consists of 200 acres of highly improved land

SIMPSON T. T. farmer, Sec. 5, P.O. Jacksonville, born in Jefferson Co., Iowa, in 1847 ; settled in Morgan Co. in 1875 ; was in the civil war for two years ; enlisted in the 4th Iowa V. C.; married in 1876, to Miss Jennie McConnell, of this county