Peoria County, Illinois - Chapter 19, 1880 (part 6 of 13)

COKCOKAX GEOKGE L. was bom in the county of Langford. in Ireland, in 1826. At the early age of sixteen he matriculated in Latin, Greek, French, Geometry and .A.lgcbra, and after a brain rest of six months, commenced the study of medicine with his father, who was the leading physician in the county, having two dispensaries and the county in6rmary under his charge. By these means the subject of our present biography got a thorough elementary education in clinical medicine, materia mtJica and chemistry. He afterwards studied in Dublin, and finally graduated in Glasgow, Scotland, in 1849. The doctor came to Brinifield on the 27lh of May, 1851, and immediately commenced the practice of his profession, although with a sad heart and a strange desire to return home, for the condition of affairs was not what he expected. A va.st prairie like an open sea stretched out to his view, without roads or bridges such as we have now. His average day's work was forty miles in the saddle, on horseback, for buggies were impracticable over the sloughs and swollen streams, and although often exhausted by the heat of the sun in Summer and the snow storms and cold of Winter, he never forsook his duly day or night, and h.-is continued to practice in the county ever since, three years of which was in ihe city of I'eoria ; and not alone in this county, for he is frequently called to the surrounding counties for advice and consultation. He was the first president elect of the Peoria County Medical Society, which he held for several years by re-election. He is a member of the American Medical Association, and also of the State Medical Society, and was commissioned by Governor CuIIom as a representative to the medical department of the celebrated I'aris Exposition of 1873. He has also been justice of the peace in Rrimfield for nearly twelve years, getting the vole of all political parlies, and although it is not a lucrative office, he has fulfilled it without fear or partiality, to Ihe best of his ability and judgment of the law. He is a man of almost universal genius, passionately fond of the arts, science, poetry and music, and in the latter he excels; of a sanguine, nervous temperament, generous and big-hearled to a fault, no person, either friend or stranger, enters his door and leaves it hungry or thirsty ; but he is quick to delect deceit, fraud, ingratitude, lying and low, cunning tricks, which make him irritable, but he has an abundance of charity and soon forgives. He is still nearly in the prime of life, healthy, and liable to live many years wilh profit to himself and his patrons. COW Lies WM. W. |>ostma»ler at Brimficid and dealer in groceries, was bom in Hunpshire county, Mass., on the 7th day of Dec, 1830. By trade he is a blacksmith and wagon ironer. In Nov., 1 854, married Miss Delia \\\x)ds, who was born in Belchertown, Mass., on the 28th day of Nov., 1834. Continued his trade in his native village until 1857. when they came to Brimfield, where he engaged in farming for two years. Thence to Oak Hill, where he bought grain for four years ; then embarked in the dry goods trade until July, 1862. He enlisted in the 14th Cavalry and participated in the .-Vtlanlic campaign, Knoxville. Tenn., the regiment being the first Union troops to cross the Cumberland Mountains to eastern Tennessee, and twentyfour days on four days' rations. They also participated at Bear Station, Bentonville, and in the following of John Morgan. Mustered out as second lieutenant at Pulaski, Tenn., Aug., 1S65. On enlisting, removed his family to Brimficid. He returned to this city and recommenced his trade, which on account of failing health he soon abandoned and worked for the R. K. Co. until January, 1S71, after which he engaged with the Hayes Urothcrs, in their store, until 1875. Was appointed, Jan., 1S7S, postmaster, and soon afterwards added a slock of groceries, and has since done a prosperous business in that line. They have three daughters and are members of the Congregational Church. Politics, Republican.

CROWLEY WM. farmer. Sec. 16, P. O. Brimficid, was horn on the Isle of Man on the third day of March. iSll. Having attained his thirteenth year he learned the cati>enter's trade, and, at twenty-two. emigrated to the United Stales, locating in the city of New York. On Ihe ninth day of November, 1842, he married .Martha Price, who was born in Klintshire, Wales, in 1820. They afterwards moved to Memphis, Tenn., where they resided until 1852. In 1846. came to this county, and purchased Ihe farm which he now occupies, containing 210 acres, valued at $75 per acre. In 1852, they settled permanently on their farm, which now compares favorably with the best in this part of the county. Mr. and Mrs. Crowley arc members of the M. E. Church. Democratic io politics.

l>AltltY H. II. farmer. Sec. 28, P. O. Elmwood. Son of Wm. and Mary Darby, net Mann, natives of New England, but settled in Genessee counly, N. Y., about the year 1826, where the subject of this sketch was born .\ugust 2, 1 840. At Ihe age of eleven, with his parents, came to Peoria county and located on section 28, where he now resides. Owns fifty-five and a half acres of land, valued at $80 per acre. On May %b. 1865, enlisted in the hundred days service; mustered out at Chicago, Novemlwr, 1S65. On September 6, 1866, he married Ellen, daughter of

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Edson Smith, of Elmwood township. She was born in Elmwood township, May 30, 1S4S. They have two children, a son and daughter. Members of the Congregational Church, at Elmwood. Republican.

DAY WM. H. dealer in dry goods and general merchandise, Knoxville avenue ; residence, Brimfield. W.is born in Chesterfield, N. Y., on the seventh day of March, 1818 ; was reared on a farm, and received a common school education. At seventeen, engaged as an employ^ in a woolen mill in his native town, where he remained six years. Thence to Grafton, Vt., where he engaged in business for himself, and remained until 1S54. Thence to Illinois, and soon after embarked in his present business in Brimfield. In 1843, he married Miss Abbie S. Wooley, of Grafton, Vt., who was born in that city on the seventh day of April, 1S21. She died in this village on the 1st day of June, 187S, leaving two sons. Wm. H., Jr., born on the third day of March, 1845 ; married Josephine, daughter of Ezekiel Day, of Teoria. Second son, George M., born on the 27th day of February, 1S50; married Louisa J., daughter of Geo. F. Guy, of Peoria. The family are members of the Baptist Church. Politics, Republican. Derby L. M. constaMe. V. O. lirlmfteld.

DOVE J. J. butcher, residence, Brimfield, son of Isaac and Sarah Dove ; father, native of Pennsylvania ; mother, of Virginia. The subject of this sketch was born in Custer county. Pa., September 10, 1S36. Immigrated with his parents to Ohio, where he remained until 1862, when he came to Peoria county, where he engaged in farming, coal digging, and tile laying. Married for his first wife Miss Nancy Ault. She was born in Ohio, in 1840; died in 1869. The fruit of this marriage was five children - two boys and three girls; three living, viz: Susan, Sarah M., John Edward. Second wife, married Frances Iladlock ; she was born in Ohio, September 30, 1847.

F.\RNUM JAS. F, Sr. buggy dealer, res. Brimfield, son of Asa and Arrathu^a (Lovejoy) Farnum, natives of Amherst, N. H. Immigrated to Bennington county. Vermont, where they raised a family of six children, five of which are now living. The subject of this sketch was born in Bennington county, Vermont, February 6, 1811, where he received a common school education. When he was sixteen years old went to Windsor county, Vermont, where he worked on a farm for five years for Mr. Ezekiel Davis. Afterwards married his daughter Laura, who was born in the same county September g, 1S09. The fruit of this marriage was four children, of which three are now living, viJ:

James, Jr., George and Giles. In the year 1854 came to Peoria county and located on section 22, Brimfield township, where he remained two years. Then traded his farm for Idock 4 in town. In 1857 commenced the mercantile business in company with B. K. Harrington, and continued until i860, when he bought the interest of Mr. Harrington and continued until the close of the war, when he sold out and has since been in his present business. Members of the M. E. Church. His father was in the war of 1812, was at Bennington, Vermont, and Plattsburgh, N. V. Fisher Simon L. fanner, P. O. Brimfield.

FORD Ij. D. farmer. Sec. 2i, P. O. Brimfield, was born in Licking county, O., on the 5th day of May, 1S35. When twelve years of age with his parents moved to Adams county. Ills., and the following year to this county, settling near French Grove. In 1850 his parents removed to Knox county, where they now reside. In 1866 the subject of this sketch married Miss H. F. Burt. She was born in Rotkingham, Vt., September 3, 1844. Settled near Fairbury, Livingston county, and in August, 1874, came to their present place of residence. Owns 157 acres of land valued at $75 per acre. The fruit of this marriage is four children - one son and three daughters. Members of the M. E. Church, of which he is trustee. Politics, Republican.

0. Elmwood. Son of C. H. Freeman, Sr., and Permilia Davis, natives of Massachusetts. In 1836 his father came to Peoria, where he was employed as land agent. In 1839 moved his family, consisting of his wife and five children, to Brimfield. where Mr. Freeman opened the second store of the village, but afterwards settled on a farm west of the village, since known as Walnut Grove farm, where he died, October, 1859. Mr- Freeman, Jr., was born in Brimfield, January 2, 1842. Received a liberal education in the common schools and two years at Redding Seminary, Abingdon, Ills. In August, 1861, enlisted in the 47th Illinois Infantry, Company C, Captain J. D. McClure ; was discharged from ill health June, 1S62. Married Miss Emma C, daughter of John L. Marion, an c-.irly settler of Southport, this county. She was born in Southport, September

1, 1843. In the Spring of 1S77 purchased his farm consisting of 120 acres, valued at $80 per acre. For the past three years Mr. I'"reeman has devoted much time and attention to the improvement in his stock ot horses, having purchased his brood mares of Dillon, a noted importer of horses. His colts took first premiums at the county fair. Is a member of the G. A. R. of Elmwood. Republican in politics.

GILUKUT JAS. A. farmer. Sec. 15. P. O. Brimfield. Was born in Orange county, Vt., on the 25th day of July, 1812. Ilis parents removed to Cincinnati. Ohio, when he was seven years of age, where they soon afterwards died. Was bonnd out, and with his To-iter father came to .Aurora. Ind.. and remained until he was fifteen ; ran away and engaged as cabin boy on the river between Louisville and New Orleans, and remained for seven years with one captain, who promoted him to steward. Afterwards went to Lawrenceburg. Ind., where he learned the carpenter trade. On the second day of October, 1S34, married Lucy Jafjuith. who was born in Manchester, Ind.. on the 17th day of May, 1S18. In 1S42 came to I'eoria county, and two years later to the farm where he now resides. Owns 330 acres of land under good cultivation, valued at $100 per acre. January 12, 1858, his wife died, leaving ten children, six sons and tour daughters. On the 15th day of March, 1S59, married Miss Jane McCurdy, who was born in Brown county, 111. She died, leaving two children, a son and daughter. On the 2lst day of August, 1S6S, married Miss Julia Rogers, who was born in Boston, Mass., December 7, 1811. His first wife was a member of the M. E. Church. His second, and present, members of the Presbyterian. Democratic in politics.

OUYEK L. Ij. residence Urimfield. Was born in Mifland county, I'a., on the 4th day July, 1817. At the age of seven his parents removed to Harrisburg, Pa., where he received his education. At the age of nineteen he emigrated to Charleston, now Brimfield, and eng,iged in the mercantile business. May 5, 1S40, married .Miss Klviia Wiley, sister of James M., Nelson and Iliram Wiley, they being among the first settlers of Jubilee township. Continued in business until 1S51, when he turned his attention to farming, which he h,is since followed. The fruit of this marriage was five children, one son and four daughters. Mr. and Mrs. G. and their daughters are members of the M. E. Church. Has held several local offices of trust, viz: Supervisor, justice of the peace, assessor and collector. Is Kepublican in politics.

HAYWOOD KDWAUD, farmer. P.O. Brimfield. Was born in Sussex county. England, on the Ijth day of May, 1811. where he received a liberal education. When nineteen years of age was apprenticed to a grocer, and served two years as clcik. On the iSth day of .\ugust, 1835, emigrated to the United Slates and located in Rochester, N. V., and engaged as clerk until .May, 1838. Thence emigrated West, ami after visiting several important cities, in July of that year landed at what is now Brimfield, following various avocations until the Spring of 1840; having purchased eighty acres of land he began improring iL On the 2Sth day of March, 1S43, married Harriet E., daughter of Thomas and Margaret Cummings. She was bom in Sussex county, N. J., on the 27th day of February, 1S19, and with her parents came to Stark county. III., in 1839. In 1S45 exchanged his farm for a store in Brimfield, and continued in the mercantile business for seven years. Has twenty-eight acres of land adjoining the village, valued at $75 per acre, and a fine residence valued at $4,000. They have five sons and one daughter, all grown to man and womanhood. Mr. and Mrs. Haywood are members of the Congregational Church. Republican in politics.

HKKKIXGTOX B. K. dealer in dry goods, res. Brimfield, bom in Green Co., Pa., on the 24th day of Feb. 1822, worked at his trade of boot ind shoemaking in his native town until he was twenty-one years of age. Married Miss Mary Barnes in 1843 who was born in Green Co., Pa., 1S25. In the Spring of 1845, came to Illinois and settled in Brimfield and continued his trade until 1856. Embarked in his present business in company with Nelson Barnes, which they continued until 1S60. when the present partnership was formed, which has since continued. They have five children, two sons and three daughters. Members of the M. E. Church. Politically, Republican.

HIXKLEY I'OEIIK I . ."Mrs, larmer. Sec. 28, P. O. Elmwood. daujjhter of Otis and Clarinda A. Bennett n« Savoy, natives of Lancaster. Mass., where Mrs. H. was born on the i Ilh day of Sept. 1831. When one year of age her parents emigrated to Cayuga Co., N. Y. In Sept. 1851, married Wm. Darby, a son of Wm. Darby, Sen., of this township. He was bom in Vermont 1S21. In the Fall of 1852 they came to this county and h cated on Sec. 28. Owns one hundred and four acres of land valued at $80 per acre. On the 2nd day of .April, i8;6, Mr. Darby died, having been a member of the Baptist Church from boyhooil. She was again joined in wedlock with Mr. Rockwell Hinkley April 13, i860, lie was born in Windsor, Vermont. May 10, 1832. Died July 14, 1875. Mrs. H. is a member of the Baptist Church.

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who was born in the same county on the 6th day of April 1847, and the following Spring they settled where t'ley now reside. Own one hundred and sixty acres of land valued at $100, $i6,ooo. Two children bless this union. Members of the U. B. Church. Mr. K. being steward and Sabbath-school superintendent. Politics, Democratic.

KE3IP S. S. farmer, Sec. 31, V. O. Elmwood, was born in Butler Co., O., Dec. 31, 1S44, when nine years of age removed to Peoria Co., settled on Sec. 29 in this township, where he received a liberal education at tlie district school and Lombard College, Knox Co. On the 2lst day of May 1S67, married to Miss Nellie Barcalow, who was born in Butler Co., O., Dec. 21, 1846. They soon after settled on his present place. Owns one hundred and sixty acres of land, valued at $So per acre. The fruit of this marriage is two children. Members of the U. B. Church, Mr. K. being trustee and secretary of the same. Democratic in politics.

LAUB RICHAKD, miller, res. Brimfield. of the firm of Cady, Laub & Belcher. Was born in Reading, Berks Co., Pa., Aug. 7, 1836. Came to this county in the Winter of 1857. Married Miss Annie E. While for his first wife. She was born in Buck Co., Pa., June 1836. She died in Brimfield Dec. 24, 1863. The fruit of this marriage was six children, two boys and four girls, two living, viz., Elmer E., Sarah J. For his second wife, married Fannie M. Robinson. She was born Aug. 2i), 1S36. Mother of two Children, Llewellyn R., Charles Alfred. Member of the L O. O. F. In the winter of 1S5S, rented a mill at Edward's Station. where he remained one year. Thence to Peoria where he had charge of the Fayette and Star mills for three years. Thence to Brimfield where he followed farming for three years. Then engaged in the Osage seed and plant business for five years. In the Spring of 1870 went into the produce business in company with A. W, Belcher, and in 1874 built the Brimfield mill where he has been engaged since. Capacity of mill 100 barrels per day.

LiOWE J. H. physician and surgeon, res. Hrimfield. Son of G. F. and Martha (Phillips) Lowe ; father native of Tennessee, and mother of Illinois ; family consisted of ten children, five boys and five girls. The subject of this sketch was born in St. Clair county. Ills., November 30, 1841, was educated at Lebanon, McKendtee College and graduated in 1S62. Studied medicine with Dr. Ferryman, Belleville, Ills., for nearly two years, attended lectures at St. Louis and Chicago medical colleges, where he graduated in 1871-2. His first practice was in St. Clair county, Ills. In 1872, came to this town of Brimfield, where he has practiced medicine since. Married Julia A. Sutton, daughter of Asa Sutton ; she was born in Peoria county, March 25, 1848. The fruit of this marriage is three children, viz : Leo, born March 7, 1874 ; Lester, born May 27, 1877 ; Carrie, born August 6. 1878. Members of the M. E. Church. His father held a commission as captain in 117th Regt. I. V. I. Co. C. Dr. Lowe has a fine practice, good home, and is one of the leading men of the town.

LUCAS DANIEL, retired farmer, res. Brimfield. Grandson of Isaac Lucas, who was born near Boston, Mass., and at the age of seventeen enlisted in Revolutionary war, participating at the battle of Bunker Hill, Cowpens and Stony Point, at the last named battle was one among the number to volunteer to charge the British in a hand to hand fight, when Gen. Wayne told them, " If any man feared to go to hell let him retire from the ranks." Married a Miss Smith with whom he attempted to settle in Ohio, near where Mar.etta now stands, where the father of this sketch was born in 1788, being the second white child born in the State, found the Indians so troublesome that they returned to Washington county. Pa., where his father married Isabella McKenzie, a native of that county. In iSii, they returned to Ross county, Ohio, near Chillicothe, where his father was soon after drafted and served under Gen. Harrison. On the 12th day of August, 1S15, Mr. L. was born near Chillicothe, and received his education in a log school-house with puncheon floor and desks, with paper windows, remained at home assisting in improving and cultivating a farm until the Spring of 183S, came to Indiana, married Miss Elizabeth Simison on the 8th of May, of that year. She was born in Pennsylvania in iSig. In 1854, emigrated to Brimfield, 111., and located on Sec. 15. In 1S73, removed to the village still retaining their farm. The fruit of this marriage was five children, three sons and two daughters. The sons participated in the late war, one of which was killed at Vicksburg. Mr. and Mrs. L. are members of the Presbyterian Church. Republican. Lucas Oan, farmer. P. O. Brimfield.

LYTLE CHAKLES A. druggist, res. Brimfield. Son of .Samuel S. P. and Anna Bell Lytle, natives of Pennsylvania, family consisted of seven children, four of which are now living. The subject of this sketch was born in Mt. Joy, Lancaster county, Pa., March 24, 1845, where he received his early education. Studied medicine with Dr. J. L. Ziegler of Mt. Joy, Pa., and attended lectures at Jefferson College, Philadelphia, and graduated in the year 1S61, and practiced two years at his old home. Was in the Navy, South Carolina and Georgia Blockading Squadron and was assistant surgeon and had charge of 160 men. In 1865, went to

Monroe, Wis., where he engaged in the drug business u clerk Tor J. K. Eilert, where he remained until 1S77, when he came to Brimfield and engaged in the drug business on his own hook. Married Alice S. Banks, daughter of James A. Banks. She was bom in llaverill, Mass., 1S48. The fruit of this marriage is two children, Grace and Samuel. Member of the I.O.O.F. Carries a stock of $3,000.

MAK.SHALL >IARIOX, retired farmer, is the son of Elijah Marshall, of Scotch descent, who was born on the 6ih day uf Novemlwr, 1766. In the latter part of the war of the revolution he was a prisoner for nine months on board the ship Old Jersey. On the 25th day of May, 1788, he married Mary Pierce and located at Chester, Vt., where the subject of this sketch was born March 12, 181 1, and received a very common school education. At seventeen years of age he went to Green county, N. V'., where he was employed at brick making until 1S33, and afterward embarked in the same business with a partner, through whose financial irregularities in 1850 lost his all, about $9,000. Soon after came to Jubilee township, and secured eighty acres of land, having since owned large tracts in the same township. On February 7, 1833, he married Lois, daughter of Kcv. Kufus liruce, an old time pastor of the liaptist Church ; she was born near Chester, \'t., August 9. 1812. This marriage was blessed with a family of ten children, four of whom died in infancy. One son was in the Union army and killed at Kenesaw mountains, and four sons and one daughter are still living. Mr. M. has held sever-il local offices of trust. Is a member of the I. O. O. F., Kempton Lodge of Green county, N. Y. ; members of the Baptist Church. Republican in politics.

MAU.SII.VLL S. farmer. Sec, 30, V. O. Klmwood, W.1S born in I'reble county, Ohio, on the 8lh day of February, 1825, having been reared on a larni, and received a comniuii school education. Having lost his father at the age of fifteen, he remained at home until the I2tli day of .March 1848, when he married Miss E. A. Austin, who waa born in the same county, October IS. 1838. On the 16th of the same month they located where he now resides, and owns 640 acres of land, valued at $65 per acre, and also has a residence of which the original cost was $14,000. They have four children - three sons and one daughter. Republican in |Militict.

Mrltnnnuch p. farmpr. P O. Brlmflpld. MrI.auKhllii John, faniirr. P. 0 Krlmaeld. Mrhaii retrr. farinrr. P. o HrliiillrM. Mfhaii Palrlck, rrllrt«1. P. <>. Hrlmflcld. Meyer* .1. P. laborer. P. o. llrlmllrld. Moore IllTlil. fanner. P. O. Kreticb Orove. Moore <!. farmer. P. o. Kreiicli Urote. Moore Janu't H. fariiicr, P. o. Itrlnineld. Mu4jre Saiuuel, farmer. P. O. lirlmneld.

MOltEY C. II. farmer. Sec 33, P. O. Elmwood. Was born in Butler county, O., January, 1S29, and in 1839 moved to Washington county. Mo. In those days the schools were supported by subscription, and there being ten children in the family, his opportunities for education were limited. June 12, 1852, married Miss Mary A. Dickson, who was bom in the same county, October 8, 1S25. They soon after settled on Sec. 33 of this township, where they own 200 acres of land, valued $60 per acre. Liberal in religion. Politically a Republican.

O'HAK.V WILLI.VM, pilot, P. O. Brimfield. Son of John and .Sarah O'llara, natives of Belfast, Ireland. Father came to United States in 1819, mother in 1820, and located in Boonville, N. V., where the subject of this sketch was born, March 4, 1831, being one of a family of eleven children, four boys and seven girls. In the year 1846 left his home, and in 1848 arrived in Chicago. Thentc down the Illinois river, for the purpose of learning the river and becoming a pilot, and has run on the Mississippi and Illinois rivers since, as pilot and captain, running down as far as Memphis. the time of the war was on a transport. Mr. 0"Hara has always been a stirring man, and has seen a great deal of the world.

HKKI> .lO.SKPIl, farmer. Sec. 5, P. O. 1 rench Grove. Born in Marshall county, Va., on the l6lh day of April, 1825. Married Miss K. R. Henderson, February, 1S52. She was born in Washington county. Pa., March 16, 1S29. In 1855 came to this county, where he rented a (arm for two years, then purchased the farm where he now resides. Owns 264 acres of land, under a high state of cultivation, valued at $7; ]>er acre. They are blessed with a family of eight children, five sons and three daughters. Mr. and Mrs. Heed are ineml>ers o( the Picsbylrrian Church at French Grove, he holding theofliceof trustee since 1859. Republican in politics.

of Pennsylvania. Located in Peoria about 1835, where his father engaged at the carpenter's, trade. Mr. Reed was born on the 19th day of June, 1840, and at nine years of age his father died, and at thirteen he determined to do for himself, came to this neighborhood, worked for J. McCoy continuously for seven years, then went to southwest Missouri. On the nth day of February, 1865, enlisted in Company F, i4Sth Illinois Infantry. Discharged at Nashville, September 22, 1865 ; returned to this county. Married Jane A., daughter of J. C. Whittaker, February 22, 1866. She was born in Queens county, Ireland, July, 1843, and emigr.ited to this county with her parents in 1845. Has 210 acres of land under good cultivation, valued at $80 per acre. They have seven children, two sons and five daughters. Mrs. Reed is a member of the M. E. Church. Mr. Reed is a Republican in politics. lieed Samuel, farmer, P. O. French Grove.

0. Brimfield. Was born in county Mayo, Ireland, October ig, 1S21, reared on a farm until 1S45, when he declared his independence by emigrating to the United States, via Quebec to Plattsburg, N. Y. Worked as a laborer at quarrying rock, thence to Montpelier, Vt., where he engaged in lumbering for three years. In the Fall of 183S came to Peoria county, and worked for Joel Blakesly five years, and two years for E. F. Smith. Married Miss Agnes Farwell, August 28, 1857, who was born in Ireland in 1841, and emigrated to the United States, and to this county alone when fourteen years of age, finding a home with an aunt, Mrs. Catherine Kchoe. After his marriage Mr. Richford purchased his first eighty acres of land, and in 1S64 bought another eighty, making 160 acres, valued at $75 per acre. Mr. and Mrs. Richford have been blessed with a family of four sons and four daughters. All members of the Catholic Church. Democrat.

1, 1827, and with his parents immijn'ated to the United States, and located near Kickapoo, where his parents still reside. Married Miss Catherine Shuts, May, 1S49. She was born in Baden, Germany, in 1S29, and came to America in 1S47, ^nd landed at St. Louis, remained there two years; came to this county. In 1S65 they came to Brimfield township and purchased the farm he now owns, consisting of 240 acres, valued at $80 per acre. The fruit of this marriage is seven children, three sons and four daughters. Members of the Catholic Church. Democrat.

SNYDER J. W. farmer. Sec. 29, P. O. Elmwood. The parents of Mr. Snyder were natives of Pennsylvania, but became pioneers of Butler county, Ohio, as early as 1S07, where Mr. S. was born, August II, 1815. Remained with his parents, assisting in the improvement and cultivation of a farm, until twentyfour years of age. On Christmas day, 1839, married Miss Maria Hursh, who was born in Northumberl.and county. Pa. Located in Middletown, of the same county, and embarked in hotel and livery business until 1S54. Was elected county treasurer and served four years. In 1858, emigrated to Peoria county and to his present place of residence. Owns 300 acres of land, valued at .fgo per acre. On the igth day of March, 1S61, his wife died, leaving five children - four sons and one daughter. Feb. 26, 1S63, married Elizabeth AUewalt. She was born in Adams county, Penn., on the 29th day of August, 1833, which union was blessed with two sons. Himself and first wife were members of the U. B. Church ; his present wife, of the Lutheran. Democratic in politics. Held several local offices of trust.

SNYDER M. H. farmer, Sec. 29, P. O. Elmwood. Son of J. W. Snyder, and born in Butler county, Ohio, Jan. 15, 1845. Having received a liberal education at the best schools in Hamilton, his native county, at the age of thirteen, in company with a brother and cousin, with teams, came to Illinois, arriving at Brimfield on the second day of March, 1S5S, and began breaking prairie on the land purchased by his father in 1S54. In Sept., 1S64, entered Lombard University, at Galesburg, from which he soon after enlisted in the i4Sth 111. Vol. Infantry, and was assigned to the Army of the Cumberland and retained on the defence of the Nashville & Chattanooga R. R. Mustered out at Nashville, Sept., 1865. Married Miss Kate, daughter of Philip Snyder and Mary A. Schenck, of this township. She was born in Butler county, Ohio, April 14, 1S45, and came to Peoria county with her parents when ten years of age. He owns 200 acres of land, valued at !?75 per acre. Democratic in politics. Held the office of supervisor and collector, and was a candidate for county clerk in 1873.

SNY^DBR SAMUEL, wagon maker, res. Brimfield. The subject of this sketch, whose parents and family were among the first settlers of this part of the county, was born in Bedford county, Penn., on the 27th day of May, 18 1 3, and was raised to the trade he now follows, until twenty-three years of age, when he accompanied his parents and family, consisting of two sons and two daughtcis, to this county, settling in Jubilee township, one and a half miles from this village. On the 14th day of March, 1839. married Miss Mary, daughter of Daniel Strausburg. who settled in Jubilee township. She was bom in Baltimore, April, 1818. In the Fall of 1S39, the family removed to Cooper county, .Mo. In 1850 the subject of this sketch went the overland route to California, and remained two years and a half. In 1S53, returned to Hrimfield, where he has since resided. They have four sons and four daughters, all of whom except one are settled in I'coria county. The entire family are members of the M. E. Church, Mr. S. being one of the original members, and notifying the settlers of the first services in this part of the county, held at his father's cabin in 1S3C. Mr. S. is Democratic in politics.

TUCKKK EZUA, Jr. farmer. Sec. 15, P. O. Brimfield, son of Ezra Tucker, Sen. (who emigrated from Madison county, N. Y., in 1843), born in Madison county, N. Y., being nine years of age when he came to I'eoria county. On the 23d day of December, 1S74, married Miss Fanny Moody, who was born in rrinceville, this county, September, 1850. He settled on the old homestead (where his father died in 1853), containing 160 acres of land, valued at $So per acre. They arc blessed by three children, two sons and one daughter. Members of the Congregational Church. Independent in politics. Has held several local ofhccs of trust.

TUCKICK II. C. farmer and grain dealer, I*. O. Brimfield (Sec. 22), son of Ezra and Sarah (Furncss) Tucker, was born in Madison county. N. Y.. March 16, 1833. When nine years old emigrated to this county with his parents, where he ha* followed farming most of the lime since. Married Miss Emily M. Ellis. She was born November ir, 1845. The fruit of this marriage is four cliiMren, Cleniie M., Carrie M.. Allieand Duane II. Mrs. T. and Clemie are members of the Congregational Church. lias l6» acres of land valued at $13,000.

TUCKER JOHN 8. farmer and tile manufac turer. Sec. 6, I'. O. French Grove, son of John and Ellen Tucker, who were natives of Ashland county, O., and pioneen of I'eoria county, having settled on Sec. 6 in 1834, and erected a two story brick residence in 1840, and with the aid of thirteen children, eight sons and five daughters, improved a farm of 600 acres. Father died in 1850. Mother died in 187a. Mr. Tucker was the youngest son and born where he now resides, retaining 3$; acres ol land of the original farm, which he values at $100 per acre. .Soon after (he breaking out of the late war he enlisted in the Sth III. Inf., Co. L. Capl.. Green ; participated at Ft. Henry, Donaldson, Missionary Kidge, Russell House, where he was wounded, after which he was appointed forage master, and while acting as such was taken prisoner ; held at different prisons, seven months of the time at Andersonville, making his escape and recaptured seven different limes; mustered out at St. Louis, June. 1865. In .\ugust of the same year married Miss Mary, daughter of Joseph and Margaret Nilson, who came to Knux county in 1836, where she was l>om on the 1st day of December. 1843. In the Fall of 1877 Mr. T. began the manufacture of brick and tile, having discovered on his farm a blue joint clay, which was pronounced by a man of forty-one years' experience the best in this part of the county. Seven children blessed this union, two sons and five daughters. Republican in politics.

WATSON WM. farmer, res. Brimfield, was born in Lincolnshire, England, on the 38th day of December, 1824. When less than one year old his f.ilher died, after which he found a home with his grandparents until about fifteen years of age, and worked as a farm laborer in his native county until the Spring of 1850, when he emigrated to the United States and resumed his usual occupation near Buffalo, N. Y., and thence to Blue Bell, To. In April. 1855, he married Catherine Muny, who was bom in Cork, Ireland, in 1S29, and came to America in 1846. Immediately after their marri.-ige they came to Brimfield, where they have resided since, and by industry and economy have .nccumulated a fine property. Own fifty .icrcs of land near the village, valued at $5,000, and two houses and lots, valued at $4,000. They have six children - two sons and four daughters. Mrs. W. and three of her daughters arc members of the Baptist Church. Republican in politics.

WILKY K. W. farmer. Sec. 35, I'. O. Brimfield, was born in Rockingham, Vt., December 12. 1S25. Although raised a tiller of the soil, at the age of twenty he determined to change his occupation and went to Greenfield, Mass., where he learned the trimmers' trade. On the 37th of June, 1S46, he married Miss Eliznlwth Pulsifer, born in Rockingham county, Yl., June 3, 1836. Soon afier engaged in heavy hardware business at Greenfield, and continued in the same for two yean ; thence to Bellows Fall, and continued in the same business until iSji ; ihcncc to Illinois, Brim- field township, and settled on the farm he now occupies, containing 200 acres, valued at IfJSo per acre. His wife died November 19. 1S73, leaving two children. - a son and a daughter. He married for his second wife Miss Sarah A. lirewer, of Chester, Vt., February 14, 1S77. Mr. W. and his first wife were members of the Coni;regational Church. Independent in politics. Williamson L. S. attorney at law, P. O. Brimfleld.

WYLKY J. E. (deceased), is the son of John and Randella (Weaver) Wyley, Mr. W. being the third son of a family of nine children - eight sons and one daughter. Was born in Wyndam county, Vt., October 19, 1S20, where he received his early education ; was also at Dartmouth College. He married Miss Elizabeth W'ilson, daughter of Solomon W'ilson, who was born in Chester, Windsor county, Vt., JIarch ig, 1S27. The fruit of this marriage was four children - Solon W., Clinton M., May E. and Walter L. Solon W. died April 21, 1877, and May died February 8, 1864. Mr. W. came to this county in 1844, and engaged in farming and sheep raising. Held several local offices of trust, and was a justice of the peace for twenty years. Mr. W. was a man who was highly esteemed by his neighbors, and a leading man of the township. Residence and post-office, Brimfield.

WOOD T. J. pastor of M. E. Church, res. Brimfield, was born in Rod; Island county, III., in 1848, and after receiving a preparatory education at Edington, that county, in 1865, entered Hedding College, Abingdon, from which he graduated in 1870, on the 27th day of February of the same year, married Miss A. 1'". King, who was born at Walnut Grove, Warren county. 111., on the gth day of September, 1851, and soon after entered the University at Fairview, Fulton county, and remained there one year ; thence to Summit, Kno.K county, at which place a part of his work was in this county; thence to Cuba, Fulton county, where he remained two years; thence to Kickapoo, remaining there two years, and at Smithville, one year; thence to Brimfield in 1870. Is a member of the A. F. & A. M., at Yates City, having joined in 1872, and served as chaplain, and has taken an active part since.

ADAMS LEWIS, postmaster and fruit grower, Rome, was born in Fairfield county. Conn., Januarv' 23, 1S23, and is the son of Zalmon Adams and Sallie Haines. His father was a native of Connecticut, and his mother of New York, and she died when he was but eight years old. He went to sea when very young ; took a whaling cruise into the Indian ocean, and, rounding Cape Horn, landtd in San Francisco in 1S38. Followed a seafaring life for seven years, and made numerous cruises to the British West Indies, South America and the Carolinas, part of the time as mate and captain. In October, 1 851, he sailed in the clipper ship " Cornet " for San Francisco, arriving, after a passage of 103 days, in January, 1852. The next three years he spent in California, part of time on .Sacramento river, and part of the time farming; and in other positions. Was in city of Oakland, when only four houses were built in it. Returning home via Panama in November, 1854, and was taken down with the Panama fever on reaching home, which lasted some time. He then worked for some time at his trade of shoemaker, and, in 1855, took a long tour through the Northwestern States, and finally located at Rome, in Peoria county, where he has since resided. He married Eliza W. Gray, a native of Connecticut, March 31, 1845, by whom he has three children : Cora G., Ella, Herman. Mr. Adams began to devote his attention to fruit culture about ten years ago, and has made Lake View fruit farm one of the most attractive and remunerative places in Peoria county. From two and a half acres of grapes he has harvested a crop which brought him $400. Has one thousand plum trees, and a large apple orchard ; raises large quantities of melons. Has thirty-three acres of land, twenty-five acres of which constitute his fruit farm. He owns also a fine property in the village of Rome. Has been postmaster tor seven years.

ALEX-\NDEK THOMAS, lumber manufacturer, and mill owner, res. Chillicothe, was born in Tazewell county, Illinois, December 12, 1S2S, and is the son of James G. and Phoebe Alexander. His mother died in 1833, and his father, in the succeeding year, of cholera ; and he also lost, about the same time, his grandparents, uncles and aunts ; his brother and himself being all that were left of the family. His brother died in 1849. He learned the trade of carpenter in Pekin, 111., and followed that occupation together with that of wagon making during the Winters, till 1861, when, upon August 30th, of that year he entered the army, enlisting in (Company I. Iilh 1. V. I., and took part with it in its many engagements. He was promoted first sergeant soon after the battle of Shiloh, and on September 4, 1862, was promoted second lieutenant, which rank he held till March 9, 1863, when he resigned his commission and left the service. He married, in 1S54, Louisa Kinsey, a native of Tazewell county, who died a year afief wards, leaving one child - Martha; married October 12, 1856, Mary Kinscy, who was born May, 1833, in Tazewell county, by whom he has had six children : Harriet, Nellie, Caroline, I'boebe Stella, Sabin, and Uera Alexander. Mr. Alexander has been running a planing mill since 1S72; owns the mill property, besides his residence and lot in town ; is a member of Masonic Blue Lodge, Chapter and Commandery, and has attained the highest rank in Odd Fellowship.

ASHWOKTU THOMAS, merchant of dry goods and groceries, res. Chillicothe, was born in England, June 14. 1S34, and after serving an apprenticeship to his business, came to America in 1853, and for the next five years worked as finisher in a woolen manufactory at Taunton, Mass., and then came West, and for two years engaged in farming in Chillicothe township ; removed to town and sold groceries almost continuously for the next fifteen years, serving about one year with one firm, and seven years with each of two others. In 1862, he served for six months as suttlcr in the army, and ten years later purchased the grocery department of Powell & Taylor, and began business for himself, adding dry goods to his stock some four months aftcrward.s. On January 5, 1S57, he married Sarah A. Westerman, who was born in England, October II, 1832, by whom he has had seven children, only three of whom now survive; John Thomas, aged twenty; Kliza E., aged seventeen ; and Florence, aged eleven. Mr. Ashworth was for over live years town clerk and is at present a member of the School lioard ; belongs to the orders of Masonry and Odd Fellowship ; is a prominent worker in the Red Ribbon Club, and superintendent of the Baptist Church Sabbath School. He owns his store building and residence in Chillicothe. Austin Mary .1. rrs. Chllllcullir.

BAKIJOUIt WILLIAM H. mayor, and grain and stock dealer, and shipper; res. Chillicothe, Was born in Ireland in 1S33, and is the youngest ol a family of six boys. His parents were John Barbour and Catherine Classen, and with them he came to America in 1848, settling in Pittsburgh, Pa.; came to Henry county, Illinois, in 1857, and to Chillicothe in 1865. He farmed during his first two years in Illinois, but has since devoted himself to the business of buying and shipping live stock and grain. His firm has bought and shipped over 30,ooo hogs last year, and handle nearly 350,lxki bu>hels of grain per annum. He held for two years the office of town clerk in Henry county, and was also for several years justice of the peace there, and, tince coming to Chillicothe, hoi been alderman a number of years, and is now serving hit second term as mayor. Married, in 1S62, Mary Slater, who was bom in New York in 1840, by whom he has one child: John H., born in 18G6. Mr. Barbour owns a fine residence and lot in Chillicothe. His father was killed by a steamboat explosion on the Muskingum River. Ohio.

UEEBE KUUIJEN B. contractor and builder, res. Chillicothe, was bom in HamdcnCo., Mass., .\pril 22, 1S24, and is the son of Charles Beebe and Lacy Hamlin ; came west at fourteen years of age, and settled at Northampton, Peoria Co. His father was a farmer, but Mr. Beebe went to learn his trade with his brother at the age of sixteen, and afterwards worked at it for three years in Lee Co. ; did some business on his. own account in Dixon, III., and in 1851 came to Chillicothe, and established himself, since when he has done a heavy building business over a large area of country. In 1S54 he married Josephine Oakford, who was born in Philadelphia in 1834, by whom he has had eight children. During the late war he enlisted in Co. C, 86th I. V. I., W.VS elected 2nd Lieutenant, and was mustered in August 1862. He served till the February following and then resigned.

UFAAj LLEWELLYN, retired mechanic, res. Chillicothe, was born at Fort Ann, Washington Co. N. v.. May 18, 1829, and in the following year removed with his parents to Ross Co., O., where he was brought up, and where he learned the trade of wagonmaker with his father Ralph Bell. He afterwards worked at this business on his own account for lifteen years ; had a marked talent for all mechanical occupations ; used to manufacture the foot wear for his family and also worked at harness making. In 1S56 he gave up|wagon making and applied himself to blacksmithing, which business he followed for about a year. On Feb. 27, 1864, in Chillicothe, O., he enlisted in Co. C, 33rd O. V. I. and was in the 1st Div. 1st Brigade of 14th Army Corps, Gen. Jeff C. Davis, commanding. Was at the battle of Rcsaca, where fifty-live men of his company were killed, and also at the battles of Atlanta and Jonesborough. After the battle of Atlanta he was detailed to act as blacksmith, and did much of his shoeing by night, to which he attributes the loss of his eyesight, which occurred some time after his discharge. He was mustered out of service July la, 1865. In 1856 hemarried Sarah Gallaugher, who was bom in Muskingum Co., O., March 9, 1S37, by whom he has had nine children, seven of whom are now living, vi«., Edgar, Mar>-, now Mrs. Dunahuc, Charlotte, Llewellyn, (deceased), William, George, Bertram, Loren, (deceased), and Joseph F. Bell. He settled in Chillicothe, Peoria

BOUIilER MARY JOSEPHINE (widow of Henry Boulier, farmer), res. Chillicothe, was born in France May 5, 1S25, and is the daughter of Joseph and Adelaide Sauvage, who came to America in 1S3S, and settled in Woodford Co., 111. ; afterwards removing to Marshall Co. in the same State. Her late husband was also born in France, and emigrated to this country during the Winter of 1S37-3S, and also settled in Woodford Co., where he married his wife, July 31, 1S43. They had eight children, Alexander, Mary, now Mrs. Beckler, Joseph, Isabel, now Mrs. Fagot, all living in Woodford Co., Adelaide, Josephine, Viclorine and Anna. Mr. Boulier died Nov. 21, 1871, and in October 1875 his widow, removed to Chillicothe. She owns a one hundred and fifty acre farm in Woodford Co., and a house and two lots in Chillicothe.

BRADLEY JOSEPH, wagon and carriage manufacturer, res. Chillicothe, was born in Manchester, Lancashire.England, April 27, 1829, where lie was reared until fourteen, when he went to Yorkshire to learn his trade, remaining there till 1S51, when he came to America ; married Mary .-Vnn Storry, born in Yorkshire by whom he has one child, Jane Ann, now Mrs. Heath of Henry, 111. On arriving in the United States he settled for a year in Wyoming Co. N. Y., and then removed to Alleghany Co., where he started a shop and ran it for about a year. He then, in 1854, came to Chillicothe, and one year later established a manufactory, which he has since continued. He turns out both wagon and spring work. Has been alderman for eight years. Owns an eighty acre farm of very choice land in Sec. 20, and a half interest in 123 acres in Sec. 9 of Chillicothe township. Also two stores and residence in the town.

BROAVN MARGARET J. (widow of James Brown, farmer), residence Chillicothe. Both Mrs. Brown and her late husband were born in Chillicothe, O. ; she in 1820; he in 1810. Her parents, William Dunlap and Jane Long, came to Chillicothe, Peoria county, in 1835, where, in 1838, she was married. She has seven children - Maria, Mrs. Sharman, Amanda, Carrie, William, Milton, Mary, and Lucy Brown. Mr. Brown was a farmer the most of his life, and he died January 22, 1875. His widow owns 33 aci'es farming land in Chillicothe township, and 220 acres in Woodford county, also a residence in Chillicothe ; is a member of the Baptist Church. At the time her parents settled here, there were no farms within three miles of the site of the town, and she is the only one now living who settled in the town so early.

CALDWELL H. F. druggist and postmaster, residence Chillicothe. Was born in Marshall county, 111., in May, 1845, and is the son of James Caldwell and Sables Hay, now living in Chillicothe. He was educated at Lombard University, Galesburg, and took a course of study at Commercial College in Peoria ; started in the drug business in Chillicothe in March, 1873. He enlisted in the army in 1863, but being only eighteen years of age, his father refused to let him go; but, in 1S65, he again enlisted in Company C, 14th Regiment, I. V. I., and after serving eight months, was discharged September 16, ,1865. Was appointed postmaster April I, 1873, and still holds that office. He married. May 16, 1876, Margaret McMurray, who was born in Scotland, February Sth, 1847. and who came to America when only one year old, and Chillicothe ten years later. Two children have blessed their union - Jessie Maud and Lewis H.Caldwell. Mrs. Caldwell is a member of the Episcopal Church.

CAKItOl^I^ CHARLES W. grain merchant and dealer in live stuck. Was born in Ohio in 1834. Came in childhood with parents to Carroll county, 111., where he was educated. In 1857 he married Jane Mc- Neill, in Henry county, a n.itive of Ireland, and settled in Annawan, engaging in mercantile pursuits ten years ; then removed to Chillicothe in 1S67, and embarked in the grain and live stock trade, in which he has done a heavy business. About four years ago, he established the same business in Henry, Marshall county, where he also handles a large amount of grain and live stock. His first marriage resulted in three children - William F., John C, and Estelle E. On December 2S, 1874, .Mr. Carroll united in matrimony with Miss Olive A., daughter of Dr. A. and Mrs. O. A. Wilmot, of Chillicothe. About three years since, they removed to Henry, Marshall county, where they now reside.

CARROLL JAXK Mrs. res. Chillicothe, is the daughter of John McNeill and Margurite Martin, both natives of Ireland, is a twin and the eldest of three children. Was bom near Belfast, Ireland, Nov. 12, 1S40, and came to America when three years old. Settled near I'orlland, Whiteside county. 111 Her father was a farmer, but is now a local minister of the M. E. Church, in northeastern Kansas. Mrs. Carroll married, in 1857, Charles W. Carroll, in Henry county, where her parents resided at the time, and lived in Annawan, in that county, for ten years, coming to Chillicothe in 1S67. Mr. Carioll was born in Ohio in 1S34, came to Illinois when four years of age, and has chiefly been engaged in the mercantile and grain trade. They had four children, three of them now living : William F., born August 20, 1S58; John C, born September 9. i860; Kiiwena M,iy (deceased), born July 22, 1865; and Estella E., born November I, 1867. Mrs. Carroll owns her residence and several lots, and has been associated for many years with the Raptist Church. Her mother died thirty-three years ago,

CLAPP OKORGK H. f.irmcr, Sec. 32, I'. O. Chillicothe. Was born in Watcrlown. N. Y., in January, 1833, and i> the son of Or. Ela Clapp, now a resident of Evanston, 111., and Lucy Huntington, who died in his infancy. Itoth were natives of New York State. During his early years his parents removed from his natal town, and settled for a time in I'ennsylvani.i, thence removing to Worthinglon, O. His father came West to Farmington, Fulton county, and in 1853 to Rome, I'coria county. The subject of this sketch married, November 14, i860, Sarah A. Kelly, a native of Pennsylvania, who died November 10, 1 870, leaving behind her one son, Charles L, Clapp, who was fifteen years of age May, 1879. In 1873 he married Maria E. Ilenthorn, who was bom in Lacon, Marshall county, by whom he has had one child, Stella, bom July 16, 1876. Moved on his present farm in the Spring of 1866, which is located on the northwest quarter of Sec. 32, a finely improved farm, worth $50 an acre, upon which he has himself made all the existing improvements. Mr. Clapp was, in 1S62, enrolling officer for tlie State of Illinois.

COLWELL WILLIAM, mechanic and engineer, res. Sec. 20, Chillicothe. Was born in Ross county, O., June 18, 1832. and is the eldest of twelve children. Came to Chillicothe in August, 1837, with his parents, Washington and Rebecca Colwcll, in company with a number of other families, and his parents shortly afterwards bought a farm and moved a mile out of town, Mr. Colwell has a natural aptitude for mechanics, and began to use tools very early in life, but never served apprenticeship to any trade, though he erected a dwelling for his father while yet a minor. After working as a carpenter and millwright for a number of years, he devoted himself to engineering, and at present owns a traction engine of his own invention, with which he draws a thresher about the country. He has also invented a register for measuring the grain from the machine now in use, known as the Excelsior register. Is now engaged in running a steam sheller and a thresher, both of which he built himself. He married, July 26, 1S57, Hannah .-Mberlson, who was born in Ohio, In January, 1S42, by whom he has three children, Frank, Edward, and Willie, who live at home with him. Owns a homestead dwelling and two acres of land contiguous to the town.

CKl TClIilELD TIIOM.VS .1. farmer and railroad man. Sec. 5, I'. O. Rome. Was born in Ix>uisa county, Ya., April 20, 1831, and is the only surviving member of his family ; was brought up in Augusta county, Va.; is the son of Aaron and Joan Crutchfield, and his father was a farmer ; came to Stark county, HI., in 1864, and to Rome in 1S66; has been division foreman of the Rurcau Yalley branch of the C, R. 1. \ P. R. R. for thirteen years, and up till June I, 1879. He enlisted in Co. C, 52d Ya. Regiment Infantry, July K', l8(>l, and served until July 16, 1864, when he left the service without the consent of his otlicers, and was held as a prisoner for thirty days after giving himself up at Wheeling, W.Va.; served under " Stonewall " Jackson and (jeneral Early. He married in 1851, Martha Hoyer, a native of his own State, who died in 185S, leaving one son - James W. In 1859 he marrietl Nancy Loving, also of Yirginia. He is a member of the 1. O. O. F. Lodge, No. 196, at Chillicothe ; owns fifty-four acres of fine farm land, contiguous to the village of Rome,

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CutrlRlit F. E. Mrs. res. Chllllcothc Darbv Wrn. c.-irpenter, rps. CliIMirothe. D^vls.I. r. Rev. minister, res. Cllllllcothe. Di'foe Joseph, farmer. P. <). Koine. Defoe .lullus, f.irmer. f. O. Koine. Dixon Joel, laborer, res. Chtllleothe. Doll William, barber, res. Cllllllcothe.

DONATH GOTTLOB, farmer, res. Chillicothe. Was born in Germany, August 21, 1S21, and twenty years afterwards came to America, settling in Ross county, Ohio, where he remained for eight years, and removed from thence to his present farm in the Fall of 1849. He married in 1S46, Mary A. Black, a native of Ohio, and she died in 1857, leaving five children, one of whom has since died. Those surviving are, Christina, Catharine, John and William. Mr. Donath remarried March 10, 1S7S, Rose Kauf, who was born in Germany. lie owns eighty-eight acres of finely improved I.ind in Chillicothe, worth about $5,500.

Donaldson Geo. Mrs. ea)>ltalist. res. Chillicothe. DonKhertv J. laborer, res. clilUirothe. Drake Thomas, blacksmith, re.s. Chillicothe. Dnnbar Eliza J. farmer. P. (>. Chillicothe. Ennls John, farmer, r. O. Chillicothe. Entry Ella,s, hamessmaker. res. Chillicothe. Elitz E. hamessmaker, res. Chillicothe.

FISHER JOHN, butcher, res. Chillicothe. Was born in Sheffield, England, February 9, 1S33, and is the son of John Fisher and Esther Pritchard. He came to America when fifteen years old, and lived for some years with an uncle near Springfield, O.; came to Marshall county, HI., in 1856, and to Chillicothe in 1862. He began butchering in Ohio, and has followed that occupation since, except while in Marshall county, where he farmed ; married in August, 1857, Miss Agnes Ewing, who was born in Cathcart, Scotland, in 1S35, by whom he has five children living - Mary, Ellen, Joseph, William and Fannie. He owns his residence and shop, and two lots in town.

FISHEK JOSEPH, painter and sign writer, res. Chillicothe. Was born in Sheffield, England, August 26, 1837, and learned his trade in that country; is the son of John and Esther Fisher, and his mother is still living in England ; married in the Spring of 1S60, at Rotherham, Yorkshire, Emily Howard, who was born in Sheffield in 183S, and they together came to America in 1862, locating in Chillicolhe, Peoria county, where he has since carried on his trade ; have had four children, two of whom are now living - Esther, born in Sheffield, England, in the Spring of 1861; Helen, born in Chillicothe in 1S62 ; Thos. H., born in 1864, who died at six years of age ; John P.. born in 1866, who died at five years of age. Mr. Fisher owns a homestead in Chillicothe. Mrs. Fisher is a teacher of landscape water color painting and drawing, and took a prize for off-hand drawing at an exhibition of the School of Design at Sheffield in 1859.

FUr-iLER JOHN "W. grain merchant, res. Chillicothe. Was born in Switzerland county, Ind., in 1840, and came to Peoria county in 1S52 ; was chiefly educated by his grandfather, the Rev. 13. F. Fuller, a Methodist minister, his health not permitting him to attend school. He was for some years connected with the firm of Moss, Bradley & Co., of Peoria, at first as an employ^, and later as a partner ; came to Chillicothe and began the business of buying and shipping grain in 1865, and afterwards married the daughter of Henry Truitt, and became interested with him in the grain, lumber and grocery business. In 1874 the business was divided, since when Mr. Fuller has confined himself to dealing in grain, his wife being his only partner. They handle about 500,000 bushels of grain a year. Mrs. Fuller was born in Switzerland county, Ind., in 1851, and in the same house in which her husband was born.

HOL3IAN H.\BVEY, general merchant and banker, res. Chillicothe ; was born in Cheshire county, town of Winchester, N. H., September 10, 1S06, and when ten years old removed to Warwick, Franklin county, Mass. Ten years later he went to Grafton, Worcester county, where he remained till 1S35, when he went to St. Louis, Mo., remaining there till 1S46, and then came to Chillicothe. The years 1849 and 1850, he spent in California, crossing the plains with an ox team. While in St. Louis he was for six years in the Collector's office, and the rest of the time since coming West he has been in mercantile life. When he first came to Chillicothe he entered into partnership with James H. Temple and J. H. Batchelder in the general mercantile business, which partnership lasted from 1S46 till 1849, when he went to the " Golden West." On his return he formed a partnership witli P. T. Matthews, in same line of business, which they still profitably conduct. In 1859, he married Sarah A. Stevens, who was born in Pennsylvania, and brought up in Cincinnati, O. Mrs. Holman has one child by a previous marriage. He engaged in 1868, along with Henry Truitt and P. T. Matthews in the banking business. Owns an interest in the store and business, and in considerable real estate outside, and six acres in different lots, besides a handsome residence in town. Is a member of the Baptist Church and Red Ribbon Club.

HAMMETT JOHN, retired (armcr. res. Chillicuthe, is a native of Warren county. Ky. ; was born June 14. 1803 ; is the son of William and Anna (Oliphani) Ilaminett. His education was confined to a limited attendance in the common schools of his nati%-e State, where he was reared on a farm, grew to manhood and married Elizabeth Sumner on October 26. 1S27. She was born in Ohio county, Ky., December 12, 1S09. In 1830, they removed to Chillicothe township, and settled on Sec. g, in the then wilderness country, they being the second family in the township. Wild Indians and wild animals were their only neighbors. There a rude home was erected and a farm improved upon which they spent the years of active life, and had ten children, only four of whom are now living: Zilpha A. - Mrs. Hates (lately deceased) ; Hannah L. - Mrs. McLaughlin; A. W. Hammett - Mrs. Emily Miller, and Mrs. Ellen Ilosstelton. Mr. H. has filled several local offices ; and he and wife h.ive for many years been zealous, consistent members of the M. E. Church. They left the homestead, consisting of 270 acres, which is now occupied by the son, and came to Chillicothe a number of years ago, though they still own it and several pieces of town property. This venerable couple are only known to be respected ; and although they experienced many privations and braved the hardships of a pioneer life, they refer to those years as among the most enjoyed of life.

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HAKTKXBOWKK CIIKISTOI'HKK F. farmer, Sec. 18, P. O. Chillicothe. was born in Germany in 1832 ; came to America with his parents, Christian and Cath.irine llartenboucr, and settled in Putnam county. III., where he grew to manhood on a farm, although his father was by trade a shoemaker. Married January I, 1872. Madora Gray, who was born in Pennsylvania, and they afterwards lived one year in LaSalle county, and then came to Peoria county. They have two children, Florence, born November, 1872, and I.ucinda. born April, 1875. He farms 200 acres in good shape.

IIO.S.STKI.TON S.VMl'i:i.. farmer. Sec. 9, P. O. Chillicothe, was born in Pickaway county, O., in 183S, and is the son of George Ilosstelton and Rebecca Ijooley ; came West with his parents to Sparland, Marshall county. III., where his father died in 1874, In August, l86i, he enlisted in Co, G, 47th I. V. I., and upon organization of the company was elected sergeant ; was with his regiment in the battles of Corinth. Siege of Vicksburg. Jackson, up the Red River, and Pleasant Hill, took part in twenty-eight engagements altogether, and was filling the position of regimental commissary sergeant when discharged, October 16, 1864. In January, i36i, he married Ellen Hamnictt, who was born on the farm where they now rcsi<le. May q, 1844. They settled in their present home in 1864, where they own eighty acres of land worth about ^o per acre ; have two children, John Franklin, aged seventeen, and Ulysses S., aged five years. Mr. Hosstelton is captain of the Old Soldiers' Association of Chillicothe.

HO YT GE0K(;E a. stock dealer and butcher, res. Chillicothe. was bom in Broome county, N. V., August 16, 1825. His father, Elijah Hoyt. was from New York State, and his mother, Elizabeth Scorille, was a native of Connecticut. He came to Illinois in the Fall of 1S37. and for eight years resided in Fulton county; thence to Jones county, Iowa, where he fanned for four years, and then returning to Illinois, settled on his farm on Sec. 30, Chillicothe township. He then began his present business, and, coming to town, kept a grocery and butcher shop for a year ; then went to the country for a year, and at its end returned to town, where he has since resided. In June, 184S. he married Amanda Scoville, who was bom in Indiana, July 2, 1S26, her parents being eastern folks. They have had five children, only two of whom are now living, Linas S. and Sarah E., the former aged thirty and the latter fifteen. Mr. and Mrs. Hoyt have been members of the M. E. Church from youth. Heownsa store, two dwellings, and several vacant lots in town, forty acres in Sec. 18, and 160 acres in Ilarlon county. Mo.

HUMPHREY ELIAS F. real estate, loan and insurance agent, res. Chillicothe, was bom in Switzerland county, Ind.. April 15, 1S27, and is the oldest son and second child in a family of five. His parents were .\rihur Humphrey and Catharine Tripp ; was reared on a farm and educated at Asbury University, Greencastic, Ind.; came to Peoria county in 1864. and was for four years in real estate business there ; spent the years 1869-70 settling his father's estate in Indiana, and in the latter year returned to Peoria county and cime to Chillicothe. He married in the Fall of 1843 Eliza S. Jack, who w.as born in Septemlwr, 1S28, by whom he has had six children, three of whom arc alive. Eiiwinl S., .\lbcrt and Harrington. Has served three terms as supervisor, and several years as member of school board ; has been local corres|K)ndent of Ckilliioihe ItuifftHdnil since February, 1879. He owns three stores, his place of business, two residences and several lots in town, besides several tracts of land in the Western States.

KIMitKE .VXDUKW .1. larmer. Sec. 30, P. O. Chillicothe. was born in Summitt county. O., Dec. 16, 1840, and is the son of Harmon Kimble and Sallie Johnson. His mother dying when he was but fifteen months old, he made his home with his uncle, who settled near Sparland, Marshall county, 111., in 1852. He enlisted August 14. 1862, in Co. E, S6lh I. V. I., and participated with his regiment in the b.ittle of Stone River and other minor engagements; was discharged, owing to disability, in the early part of February, 1863. He married Julia A. Record, October 13, 1S64, who was born in Rensselaer county, N. Y., Dec. 6, 1S46, and has three sons, Charles D., aged thirteen ; William D., aged nine, and Lyman B., aged four years. He came tohis present home in March, 1S74. where he owns 200 acres of finely improved farming lands in Sees. 30 and 31, worth $50 an acre. This property is the result of his own hard work and economy, as he had only a capital of $50 on his return from the army, and never had a dollar's assistance from any one ; has run a threshing machine foreit^hteen years.

KIXLOCH JAMES M. book-keeper, res. Chillicoihe, was born in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, April 27, 184s, and is the third child in a family of nine children. His parents were Alexander J. Kinloch and Margaret Hutcheon. He was educated in Edinburgh ; was tliree years in the English army, 1S59 '° '"- elusive, and was at sea during the years 1862 and '63; came to America in 1868, and in the early part of 1874 entered the employ of Fuller & Co. as book-keeper and general manager. He married Elizabeth Menzies, who was born in Scotland in 1850 and came to America when a child, by whom he has five children : Ephraim R., Caroline C, Ernest, Bertram Fuller, and Bernard J. Kinloch ; is a member of the I. O. O. F. and the leader of the St. Cecilia Quintette Band (brass). He owns a homestead, hoitse and two lots in the city.

MATHEWS PHILIP T. merchant and banker, res. Chillicoihe, was born on the James river, in Essex county, Va., on March 6, 1822; is the second of three children and only son of John R. and Frances A. (Temple) Mathews. In 1834 he came to Chicago and spent a year in school ; thence went to Richmond, Va., and remained two years ; thence to Philadelphia, Penn., for two years, when he came to Peoria county and was employed two years on a farm ; thence to St. Louis, from whence he returned a year or so later, and engaged as clerk for Benton, Franklin & Co., and afterwards for Temple & Rogers, in Chillicoihe. Spent one season up the Missouri river with brothers-in-law Temple and George Baker ; returned to Chillicoihe in 1842 and, in company with John H. Batclielder, bought the small store of David \V. Heath & Co., but soon after sold out to James H. Temple & Co. and bought an interest in a store with John Moffitt, under the firm name of Moffilt & Co. After several changes in the firm, Mr. M. sold out for $7,000 in cash, five hogsheads of sugar and a warehouse worth some $4,000. In the Fall of 1S58 he formed a partnership with Harvey Holman, and purchased the stock of general merchandise owned by O. W. Young, and engaged in the dry goods business, which they still conduct. Their establishment, besides containing a large and comprehensive assortment of diy goods and notions, has a boot and shoe department and a large and well selected stock of ready-made clothing and gentlemen's furnishings. Their store, especially in the last named department, is a model of taste and convenience seldom met with anywhere. Mr. M. married Minerva, daughter of John Moffitt, who was born in Peoria county. III., which union has resulted in four children, three living : I.ucy (Mrs. Sidney Wood), Minnie (Mrs. \Vm. M. Mead), and John P. at home. A number of years ago, Messrs. Mathews & Holman embarked in the banking business in company with Mr. H. Truitt, as the firm of Truitl, Mathews & Co., since which the concern has done an extensive and prosperous business. They are also quite largely interested in real estate.

McCULLEY JOHN W. farmer. Sec. 18, P. O. Chillicoihe, was born in Gallia county, O., near Galliopolis, September 12, 1835, and was brought up in Ross, till 1849, when he came west with his mother and settled in Chillicoihe township, not a mile from where he now resides. His father's name was Rolla McCulley, and his mother's name Nancy Devers. His father died when he was but six years old. During the six years prior to 1861 he was engaged in the grocery business in Chillicoihe, and in the B'all of that year went to California, where he spent two Summers in tobacco culture, and planted fifty acres in the Sonoma Valley, Sonoma county, in that State. Went in Spring of 1S64 to Idaho, and worked in the gold mines for two years and clearing $3,000 in the last three months, he returned to his old home in Peoria county in the Winter of 1S65. On November 11, 1858, he married Emily Thompson, who was born in Jefferson City, Mo., April 2, 1S41, bv whom he h.as had two children - Rolla, born August 2g, 1859, and John J., born February II, 1862. Came to his present farm November 11, 1878, where he has 160 acres of good land.

is a native of Edinburgh, Scotland, born June 17, 18 16. He remained in the old country till twenty-six years of age, and learned the confectioner's trade, beginning at the age of eleven years. In 1S42 he crossed the Atlantic and located in St. Louis, where he was engaged at his trade twelve years, except the years 1843 and 1849, which were spent in Europe. Having married Miss Margaret Menzies, who was born in Glasgow, Scotland, in May, 1817, they removed to Chillicothe in August, 1855, and Mr. McLean embarked in the grocery business. They have but one child, Dorcas, now the wife of George P. Lester, a partner in the firm of McLean iV Lester. Mr. and Mrs. Lester have three children, Anna, William and Edward. Mr. McLean has been a member of the A. F. & A. ^L since 1843 ; is a member of both the Chapter and Comraandery. He has served his town efficiently in the County Board of Supervisors for some years and is now filling that office. Owns a fine residence property and a large store, in which the firm carry one of the most complete and extensive stocks of groceries in the county. Mr. McLean has seven limes crossed the Atlantic, having made three trips to Europe since he first came over. McMaiiamy T. S. carpenter and builder, Chllllcoctae.

MliAO WILLIAM M. druggist, res. Chillicothe, was born in Chillicothe township, January I, 1849, and is the eldest child of Hiram M. Mead and Sarah Fosdick, who had a family of two boys and three girls. His father is a resident of Kansas. Mr. Mead was educated in the State Normal School, and afterwards worked for four years in the grocery store ol Mr. Truitt ; subsequently in 186S began the drug business with T. H. Hurst, representing his father's joint interest in the concern, and in two years bought out Mr. Hurst's interest, and in 1875 that of his father, becoming sole owner. He married November 27, 1876, Miss Minnie Matthews, daughter of V. T. Matthews, by whom he has one child - Clifford H. - born September 4, 1877. Mrs. Mead was born in Peoria county, August 31, 1856. Mr. .Mead is school treasurer, and has been an Alderman of the town. Has a fine store and one of the finest residences in town.

MITCilKLL 10. A. grocer, res. Chillicothe, is the son of Eli Mitchell and Mary Ashworth, and was born in the year 1854, in I^eeds, Yorkshire, England. Came with his parents to America in 1858, and settled in Peoria county. Came to Chillicothe the same year, and when seventeen years cif age began selling groceries; began business on his own account in 1877, under the firm name of Mitchell & Andrews, and has since done a fine and growing business. His parents are both living in town ; and his father is in the jewelry business. Mr. Mitchell is a member of L O. O. F., and at present fills the position of Noble Grand in the local lodge. Muffin Abner. nshermsii. res, (.'btlllcuthe.

M. D., Chillicothe, is the youngest of a family of five children of .Mr. and Mrs. Mead, and was bom on the 23d of June, 1816, in Chillicothe, Ohio; was educated at Gallipolis and Wonhington, that State, and by her stepfather, David \V. bates, a graduate of Harvard University. Her grandfather was the first hat manufacturer in Danbury, Conn., and had his establishment burned by the British during the war of the revolution. His father emigrated from England in his own vessel, bringing the bricks for the fireplace in the bouse he erected in Orange county, N. Y. Mrs. M.'s grandmother helped to make the great cheese that was presented to Thomas JelTerson. Mrs. M. came to Illinois with her mother and stepfather locating in Marshall county, in 1838. She taught school about seven years, and finally studied medicine, and has practiced in the homeopathic system for about seventeen years. She has been married twice, first to Mr. Gibbons, by whomshe has two living sons. Her second husband was Jeremiah Moffitt, also a native of Ross county, Ohio, whom she married on March 8, 1S46, and settled in Chillicothe township, on a farm a mile west of Chillicothe. Some years later Mr. M. abandoned farming and engaged in the mercantile business in town, where he died April 3, 1857. Five children were the fruit of their union, four living - Maud, Frank B., Laura C. and Eugene. Jeremiah died in September, 187a Mr. Molfiit left an estate of 350 acres, and a nice property in the city of Chillicothe. Mumtt .lohii. (ariiuT. I", n < hllllculii-.

MOFFITT WILLI.V.M, farmer. Sec. l6, I". O. Chillicothe, was born on an .idjoining farm on Sec. 17, March 22, 1839, and is the son of John Moffitt and Margaret Dawson. His father was the son of John Molfill and Lydia Cox, and was born in koss county, Ohio, Nov. 5, 1802, and there grew to manhood. For fifteen years he followed flat boating down the Ohio, by w,iy of the Scioto, and thence to New Orleans ; made his first trip in 18I9. Along with eight of his brolhcrs and sisters he came West, and settled in I'eoria county at a very early day; one of his brothers settled in Stark county. He married in his native county August 8, 1824. Margaret Dawson, who was born April 24, 1805, by whom he has had nine children - Joshua, Alon/o, Hugh. Miner»a(Mrs. I". T. Maihcws). Matilda, lx>uisa (.Mrs. A. A. kankin), William, Mary (Mrs. Geo. M. Dixon), and John. The old gentleman and his wife now live in a fine home on the spot where their first log cabin was erected in the Fall of 1834. He owns 1,500 acres in a body in Chillicothe township. Mr.

\Vm. Moftitt was reared on his father's farm, and has thus far devoted his life to it. He enlisted as private in Co. I. 7th Mo. V. I. June i8, 1861, was promoted sergeant in July, 1863, and was discharged in June of the next year. He married December 29, 1869, Adda I. Pond, who was born in Belmont county, Ohio, November 24, 1849, by whom he has one son - Philip A., born December 12. 1S70. He farms 160 acres of land upon which he settled immediately after marriage. Mullen Patrick, farmer, res. Clillllcothe.

MURPHY DANIEL, L. harness maker and city marshal, Chillicothe, was born in Columbus, Ohio May 17, 1845, and is the son of John Murphy and Sarah Brown. His father was a farmer and a native of Ohio, and is still living at Elmwood in this county. His mother was born in Pennsylvania. When very young he came with his parents to Kosciusko county, Ind., and in 1854 removed to Berrien county, Mich. Came to Elmwood, Peoria county, in the Fall of 1S61 to learn the trade of harness maker, and in the succeeding Fall enlisted in Co. I. 77th I. V. I. ; was present at the siege of Vicksburg, at Arkansas Post and up the Red river, under Gen. Banks ; was discharged in August, 1865 ; served as harness maker for the 13th Army Corps during the latter part of his term of service. Upon discharge he returned to Elmwood where he completed his trade, and in 1867 set up in business in Brimfiekl, removing thence to Chillicothe in 1870, where he has since resided. Has been running a dray for some years. He married Mary J. Aungst. a native of Pennsylvania, by whom he has three children - Minnie Alice.'Gertrude May, and Irvin Louis. Was elected city marshal in April. 1879; is a member of the I. O. O. F., and owns his residence and two lots in town. Nash Joseph, laborer, res. Rome.

NASH KOSWELL, 31. farmer. Sec. 7, I'-O. Rome, was born in Fairfield, Corn., March 28, 1828, and is the eldest of si.v children of Henry Nash and Rebecca Raymond. Came to Springfield, 111., in 185 1, and for four years lived near .\braham Lincoln's house ; settled on his present farm in 1S55. He enlisted October 10, 1864, in Co. D., nth L V. I., and was present at the siege of Spanish Fort and Fort Blakely ; was slightly wounded by a spent ball on the neck at the former action, and \^as mustered out October 20, 1865. In 1854 he married Sarah E. Jennings, who was born in Connecticut, October 20, 1829. by whom he has five children : Marvin Melville, Henry Homer and Morris Raymond, twins, Lorena Hill, and Nellie Elizabeth. Mr. Nash has held some local offices, is a memb.r of the order of Patrons of Husbandry, and owns 114 acres in the home farm, worth about $4,000 Nelll .Stewart, trader and Ice dealer, re.i. ClillUcoIlie.

NICHOLSON CHAKLES, farmer and stone and brick mason, Sec. 6, P.O. Rome, was born in Lancashire, England, .and is the son of Thomas and Helen Nicholson ; came to America and settled in Jacksonville, 111., in 1S40, where he remained for ten years; thence to Sangamon Bottoms, Cass Co., where he engaged in farming, and seven years later sold out and removed to Beardstown, where he resided for six years, and carried on a dry goods business. In 1863 he came to Rome, Peoria Co., with the intention of establishing a dry goods business and built for that purpose, but not being fully satisfied with the prospect, ultimately abandoned the idea ; married in England, in 1829, Miss Mary Needham, also a native of Lancashire, by whom he has had seven children, five of whom are now living ; Ellen, wife of Robert Cole ; John, editor of Illinoisan, Beardstown ; Thomas, Samuel and Charles. Mr. Nicholson joined the M. E. Church, in Jacksonville in 1846, and his wife is also a member of the same body. He is superintendent of Sunday school in Rome ; owns eighty-two acres fine farming land in home farm, worth $50 per acre.

PETRY ADAM, miller, res. Chillicothe, was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, July 5, 1842, and is the son of John and Elizabeth Petry. When eight years old he removed with his parents to Holmes county, Ohio, where they still live. Is the second child in a family of four sons and two daughters. Engaged in the grain trade at Millersburg, Ohio, for a number of years, thence removed to Chicago, and for one year was in the clothing and furnishing business, after which he located in Chillicothe in 1868, and fitted up his present mill. He married, in 1863, Miss Lizzie Foust, by whom he has one son, Victor A., born in December, 1867. Is a member of Masonic Blue Lodge and Chapter, and also of I. O. O, F.

PIPER GEO. 31. beekeeper, res. Chillicothe, was born in Jefferson City, Missouri, February 12, 1842. His parents were Geo. H. Piper and Elizabeth A. Thompson, the former a native of Virginia, and the latter of Indiana, and he is the second of their seven children. His parents came to Peoria in 1849, and his father went to California. Two years later removed to a farm in Medina township, and several years afterwards to a farm one mile north o( Chillicothe, where he grew up to manhood. On September 19, 1861, he enlisted in Co. A., 17th I. V. I., and fought in the battles of Fredericktown, Missouri, in October of that year, Fort Donaldson and .Shiloh. Was discharged from hospital at Keokuk, Iowa, owing to disability, December 18, 1862, and tor a year attended school in Omaha ; kept books for about nine years, one year for General

Sheridan ; wu in the milling business for two years in Omaha, and was burned out with total loss in 1872. Settled in Chillicuthe in 1873 ; kept books for two years for U. S. Express Co., which position he resigned in Auguit, 1677, and has since been enga|;ed in bee culture. He married June 20, 1865, in Keokuk, Iowa, Victoria Louie Grifhn, who was boni in Indiana, November 15. 1S47, and was brought up in Illinois, by whom he has two children - Adrienne May, aged eight years, and Casimir Lee, aged four. He owns his residence and two lots in town.

PKOCTOK ALFKKD S. Capt. The subject of this sketch was born in W.-ishington county, O., May 16, 1S20. His father was from Massachusetts, his mother from Rhode Island. His father was one of the early pioneers of Ohio, one of what was known as the "Ohio Company," that crossed the Alleghany Mountains and opened up the wilderness of Ohio about Marietta and the Muskingum River, during the prevalence of the early French and Indian wars.

Alfred S. remained with his parents upon the farm until the age ol fourteen, when he received a terrible wound in the forehead from the kick of a horse, that fractured his skull and brought him near to death's door, and resulted in great and protracted physical prostration. His father soon after dying, he went to reside with an older brother, Jacob, a merchant of Lawrence county, Ohio, with whom he continued as clerk and partner for iwenly-one years, when he sold out his interest and came to Illinois, in 1856, engaging in agriculture at the head of I'eoria Lake, near the town of Chillicothe. He was married in 1846 to Miss V'ilaty Reckard, by whom he had two children, one only living, Eva, now married and residing in Ohio. His wife died in 1843, and in 1846 he was again married to Miss Elizabeth OillcK, by whom he has three children - Newell, Vcsla and Orl.i - all living. He h.is been reasonably successful in business, having acquired a competency of this world's goods.

Mr. I'roctor, from boyhood, has been somewhat actively engaged in the Sabbath school, temperance and other benevolent enterprises, and being a man of decided opinions, and outspoken, he has often arrayed men bitterly against him, because of duplicity exposed or nefarious schemes thwarted. Residing for many years on the banks of the Ohio river, near the boundary between Virginia and Kentucky, he had an opfKirtuniiy to observe the workings of slavery, and early formed and expressed anti-slavery senlinienis that made him an objcC of dislike to slaveholders across the border and their sympalhitcrs and instruments on this tide, and at one time he came near losing his life at the bandi of B pro-slavery mob, after having addressed a meeting on the subject of slavery and the return of fugitives to bondage. When the war of the rebellion began, he enlisted as a private, Aug. 13, 1862, in Company C, 86th Illinois Volunteer Infantry. He was mustered in Aug. 27 as a sergeant, and as first sergeant in December following. He wa> with his regiment m its campaigns in Kentucky, Tennessee and Georgia, and participated in the battles of I'crryville, Chickamauga. Mission Ridge, Rcsaca, I'each Tree Creek and Atlanta. He was wounded at Perryville, and again at Resaca, being thereby subjected to some three months' experience in hospital life.

While the army was before Atlanta, he received notice through the Adjutant-General of the Army, of his appointment by the President as a lieutenant in the 57th United States Colored Infantry, in the 7th .\rmy Corps, stationed in Arkansas, to take effect from and after June 20. 1864. He was mustered as first lieutenant, Aug. 29, 1864, and assigned to the command of Company A. Soon after joining his regiment, he was detached to staff duty at headquarters first brigade, second division, 7lh Army Corps, as .\cting Assistant .\djutant-General, and while on duty there was promoted to captain and mustered as such Jan. 6. 1865. He continued to serve on staff and with his regiment until May 22, 1S66, when he was honorably discharged from the ser\-ice.

Mr. Proctor was for some years engaged in mercantile business in Peoria, but last year purchased the large farm known as the Boken Farm, at Rome, and removed to it in the Fall of 1871).

K.VMKV -VLFHKU 11. grocer, Chillicothe, was born in Peoria, January 6, 1S46, is the third in a family of seven children of Alfred H. Ramey and Mclona Raihbone, natives of Pennsylvania. When about six months old, they removed to Hallock township, where he was brought up on a farm, and in the Spring of 1S64 he entered government employ, freighting to the government posts on the frontier. He hel|>cd to erect Forts Phil Kearney and Smith, and on October 30, 18O5, he volunteered to go out with the soldiers to fight the Sioux and Cheyenne Indians, and was wounded five times at Pine river. One of his wounds cost him his right leg at the hip, and he arrived home July 23rd of the following year, being just able to ride on a couch. .-Vfter regaining something of his strength, he took a course at the Commercial College, in Peoria, and with a capital of $4, he started in business in that city with a little fruit and nut stand, on the corner of Main and Washington streets. In three inonihs he netted $300, and coming to Chillicothe, entered the grocery and fruit business, which he hai since profitably continued. He married in 1869, Alice Brower, who died eighteen months later, leaving behind her one child, Mary V. Kamey. In Octol>er, 1673, he married Emma Seeley, a native of Peoria county, by whom he has had three children, two of whom. Myrtle and Eugene, are now living. He owns his store, house and lot in town, and has been able, besides making his own way in life, to afford material assistance to many of his friends.

SCHEEIiER A»IOX, farmer, Sec. 17, P. O. Chillicothe, was born in Germany, April 24, 1832, and was there raised on a farm, coming to America in 1S52. He remained in New York State for over two years, farming, and in the Fall of 1S55, came to Peoria county, and settled on his present farm w?th a total capital of S65. and for the next two years, worked out by the month. After several removals, one of which was to Kansas for one season, he finally settled down on his farm in 1875. He farms 320 acres of land, and owns 160 acres in home farm, worth about $10,000; makes a .specialty of breeding horses - the Norman crossed with thoroughbreds - and also breeds Short-horn cattle, and Poland and China hogs. In 1856 he married Sarah Dixon, a native of Ohio, by whom he has had four children, viz. ; Rose Matilda, Frances M.,now Mrs. Kellenback ; Arthur J., and Carrie Scheeler. Seymour H. laborer, res. Chillicothe.

SHEPARD FRANCIS E. farmer. Sec. 8, P. O. Chillicothe. Was born in Courtland county, N. v., in 1820, and is the son of Nathaniel Shepard and Polly Billings. His father was a native of New Hampshire and his mother of Vermont. Being the son of a farmer he was brought up on a farm in his native county, removing from there in 1S46 to Kalamazoo county, Mich., where he remained for fourteen years ; came to Chillicothe in the Spring of i860, and to his present farm a year later ; was married December 24, 1S44, to Hannah Smith, a native of Broome county, N. v., who has presented him with four children - Mary E., Mrs. Carver, Ellen, Mrs. Snowden, Neil, Earnest F. and .\da Shepard. Mi-. Shepard owns 280 acres in the home farm, worth about $6,000, and has been for several terms township assessor and commissioner of highways.

STOWELL, S0L03I0N, retired lumber merchant, res. Chillicothe. Was born in Bainbridge, Chenango county, N. Y., July 27, l8ig, and is the seventh in a family of twelve children, of Arad Stowell and

Marcy Warner, daughter of Col. Warner, of Revolutionary fame. His father was born in Vermont and his mother in New Haven, Conn. He was brought up on a farm, and was educated at Oxford, Mannington and Newtonville academies ; taught school during Winter months for many years, and for three years continuously, at Annapolis, Md.; sailed from Buffalo in October, 1849, on the " A. D. Patchin," with 1,000 passengers, and arrived at Chicago after a passage of nine days ; came directly to Chillicothe, and made his home with Lyman Robinson. In March, 1855, he married Ostana Pratt, who was born in Broome county, N. v., February 27, 1S22 ; settled on a farm in La Prairie township, Marshall county, for eight years, and executed many improvements, and in 1863 removed to Chillicothe. Went into the lumber trade, and acted as salesman for Jack & McFadden for three years, at the expiration of which time he bought a yard, and conducted it on his own account for several years, when he retired from business. Has been township clerk and school treasurer for a number of years ; owns his dwelling and a number of lots in town. Both himself and wife are members of the Reformed Episcopal Church.