Peoria County, Illinois - Chapter 19, 1880 (part 7 of 13)

STUBER ADAM Capt. farmer, Chillicothe. Was born in Bavaria, Europe, June 15, 1S24 ; came to the United States in 1839, and settled in Holmes county, Ohio, where he remained until he enlisted to participate in the war with Mexico, in 1846 ; went through with Gen. Scott's command to the end of the conflict ; came to Illinois and settled in Chillicothe in 1849 ; married Elizabeth Sherlotte, a native of Peoria county, in April, 1S52. She died two years after, leaving one child, Emma - Mrs. Groom. In 1856 Mr. Stuber married Louisa Groom, born in Virginia in 1834. Their union has resulted in eight children, only two of whom are living, Philip and Albert D. Mr. S. recruited Co. M, of the nth Illinois Cavalry, in Chillicothe, in the Fall of 1861, and went out as its captain, which position he held until mustered out of service in the Fall of 1S63. He has served a number of years in the Board of Aldermen of Chillicothe, and is now a member of that body. Is also a prominent member of the Temperance Reform Club, and a very effective and zealous worker in that commendable cause. In 1864 or 1865 he, in connection with Mr. George Gibbons, laid out an addition to the city of Chillicothe. Owns a igo acre farm in the township, and several city lots, also a farm in Cowley county, Kansas. TAYLOR ORRIN, farmer, P. O. Chillicothe.

TH031AS ALEXANDER C. grocer, res. Chillicothe. Was born in Champaign county, Ohio, May 30, 1S32, and came with his parents to Peoria county in 1836, removing thence to Woodford county, 111., four years later, where his parents both died in

1S44. In the same jrear he came to Chillicothe, and sold goods as clerk, and bought grain, etc.. till 1861. when he embarked in the grocery business, succeeding J. W. McCollough, and carrj'ing it on till 1S66, when he sold it back to Mr. McCollough. In 1867-68 he erected a planing mill, and ran it for six months, when he sold out the machinery and afterwards converted the building into a flouring mill, selling it in 1871 to Adam Petry, the present owner. He re-embarked in the grocery business in 1873. and has since profitably carried it on. He married Annie E. Aspinall. who was born in England, August 29. 1839, ^y whom he has had five children - Charles A., Ellen J., Edward L., Mary E. and Annie M. Thomas. Mr. Thomas is a member of the I. O. O. K., and the oldest member save one in Calumet Lodge, No. 196; has filled several township offices, among them those of supervisor, assessor, collector and town clerk ; owns a dwelling and several other pieces of property in town. Tbomu Malluda. nu. Chllllcoihe.

THOMAS JOSEPH F. physician, res. Chillicothe, was born in Urbana, Champaign county, O., July 14, 1826, and his parents removed to Hallock township, Peoria county, in the Fall of that year. There were then some eight families settled on the borders of La .Salle Prairie to the south, and between them and Fort Clark (now Peoria); but on the north there were none nearer than the settlement of Galena, one hundred and forty-lwo miles away. His father bought and settled on the north half of section a6. Dr. Thomas was educated at the High School of Princeton, and an Academy in Greene county. III.; read medicine with Drs. Chamberlain and I'addock, of Princeton, and graduated from the medical department of .Missouri University, .St. Louis, March i, 1852; practiced till 1854 with Dr. Chamberlain, at Princeton, and then removed to Northampton, Peoria county, where he practiced till 1862. Upon August 27lh, of that year, he entered the service of the United States as captain of Company C, 86th I. V. I.; was promoted major, March 25, 1864 ; served as assistant surgeon of hospital No. 25, at Nashville, Tenn., during the Winter of 1862-3; was wounded by a musket ball in the thigh, October 5, 1864, near Florence, Ala., and still carries the ball in his body ; was disabled by the wound for ten weeks, lie was mustered out of serv-ice at Washington, I). C, June 6lh, 1865. He married at Joliet, 111., April 12. 1852, Miss Kmeline Walker, who was born in Ashtabula county, Ohio, July 5, 1830. and seven children have resulted from their union, four daughters and three sons - three daughters and two sons living: Ine/., now Mrs. Holloway, residing at Winfield, Kas.; Dr. O. 11. Thomas, residing in Chilli, cothe, and partner of his father ; Walic, Trclla, and Lewis 11. Since hit return from the army, the doctor has practiced in Chillicothe ; has been president of Mars'iall County Medical Society, and one of the Board of Censors of Peoria City Medical Association ; also, a member of the State Medical .\ssociation. He was one of the organizers of Chillicothe Red Ribbon Club.

TOMLINSON .JOSHUA O., M. D. res. Chillicothe, was born in Lexington, Ky., on the lOlh day of April, 1807. His parents. Ambrosia and .Mary Tomlinson m« Dykes, were natives of Virginia, where they died at a ripe old age. His grandsire, William Tomlinson, settled in that State in 17S0, and was one of the pioneers. Young Tomlinson read medicine with Drs. Watson and Sneed, Frankfort, Ky.; attended lectures in the medical department of Transylvania University, Lexington, and was awarded the degree of M. D. from that institution in 1836. He practiced several years in Frankfort ; from thence came to Chillicothe in November, 1S40, where he has been an active member of the profession for nearly forty years. He renounced the allopathic system in 1858. and has since been a staunch advocate and practitioner of the homeopathic school. In the Fall of 1836, he married Clarinda H. Craig, born in Zanesville, O., by whom he had four children; only one now living - Anna, thirtythree years old. Mrs. Tomlin.son died December 29, 1853. The doctor has ever been prominently identified with the moral and educational interests of society; for many years a member of the local School Board, and is police justice of Chillicothe.

THOMPSON XEWTOX, manufacturer of linw;irc and stove merchant, res. Chillicothe, was born in St. Thomas, Canada. October s, 1844, and came with his parents to United States, in 1S52, settling in Peoria; came to Chillicothe in i860, and in the following year began the tinners' trade, which he continued for over live years, and then worked for a year in Peoria; thence to Peru, III., where he worked for five years, and returning to Chillicothe, in March, 1S75, entered into business on his own account in the next March. He married Henrietta Hell, .\ugust31, 1874, who is of English parentage, and was born October 4, iSj2. They have two children: Mabel, born June 3, 1875, and Claude, born Feb. 27, 1877 i owns his dwelling and five lots in town. Turner M. Mra. rt«. (^tillllcoth^

TKl'ITT HENKY, banker, res. Chillicothe. was born 111 Switzeiland county, Indiana, Jan. I, 1S19, Is the oldest of four children of William and Eliubcth Truitt net Remlcy. He enjoyed a limited attendance at the district school, in a log school house, until thirteen years of age, when, having lost his father five years before, he started out to provide his own living. Hired the next year to T. .S.jKradlry, then engaged in buying and shipping produce on the Ohio and Mississippi rivers, and continued in that trade eighteen years. At the age of thirty-two he came West, and settled in Chillicothe, and embarked in the grain, lumber and produce business, under the firm name of Truitt & Jack. Their trade soon became heavy, running many thousand dollars a year. In iS68, Mr. T., in company with S. C. Jack, P. T. Mathews and Harvey Holman, established a bank in Chillicothe, in which business he is still engaged as cashier and manager, and has been very successful. Some years ago Mr. Jack retired from the firm, leaving the other three partners in control. In March, 1843, Mr. T. married Miss Frances Godard, a native of Indiana, who died in 1S63, leaving two children, Sarah, now Mrs. J. W. Fuller, and Frances E., now Mrs. N. S. Cutright. Mr. Truitt married Eliza Moffit Jan. I, 1865, who was born in Ross county, Ohio. Their union has resulted in one child, Rollin H. Truitt. Mr. T. has over 5oo acres of land in Peoria, besides a large quantity in other counties. He has been many years a member of the Baptist Church, and a prominent temperance worker.

WEBER ANDREW, furniture manufacturer and dealer, residence Chillicothe, was born in Germany, November 15, 1827, and came to America with his parents when nine years of age ; settled in Baltimore for one year, and then removed to Cincinnati. His father, Jacob Weber, having come to Woodford county, Illinois, and bought a farm, returned to Cincinnati for his family, and embarked with them on board steamer " Moszel " May 5, 1S39. When about half a mile above Cincinnati, the four boilers of the steamer exploded, and she went down in ten minutes, and by this sad accident Mr. Weber lost his father, two sisters and a brother, and another of the family was severely wounded. They lost every thing, and when, three months later, his mother, with the remnant of the family, came on to Woodford county, they had just money enough to buy a cow. Up to the age of fourteen he shared his mother's log cabin, and endured all the privations of poor and early settlers ; used to carry eggs to Peoria, and sell them for three cents a dozen, and carry com a peck at a time, three miles to mill on foot. When fourteen he went to learn his trade, and after four years steady application, went to St. Louis, where he worked for a year, then to Iowa for about another year ; returning to Peoria, remained there for two years, and in the Fall of 1852 came to Chillicothe and established the business which he still conducts. In the Fall of 1S61 he enlisted in Co. M., nth I. V. C, Captain Adam Stuber commanding, and after serving two years, was discharged for disability, in the Fall of 1863. He married, November 22,1 849, Gertrude Wietz, a native of Germany ; has five children living - Eva, Elizabeth, Peter, Gertrude, John (deceased), and Mary ; whole family are members of the Catholic Church. Mr. Weber owns his store, residence, and two lots.

WESCOTT CHARLES C. cashier Truitt, Mathews & Co., bankers, res. Chillicothe, was bom in Washington, D. C, June 2g, 1849, ^"'i afterwards came to Henry, Marshall county, Illinois, where his father, James Wescott, is now Clerk of Circuit Court. His mother died in 1858. Five years of his life were spent on a farm, and the rest in the towns of Henry, Laion, Sparland and Chillicothe, selling goods and keeping books. Came to the latter place Oct. I, 1875, and has been in his present responsible position ever since. On December 22, 1S70, he married Mary A. Kidd, who was born in Wisconsin in August, 1850, and who has presented him with four children - Edith, Eddie, Lyman and Willie. Mr. Wescott has during the last three years given part of his leisure time to numismatics, and has already a fine collection of over 700 pieces, among them several French coins of rare date and great age, besides numerous rare specimens of U. S. coins, worth several hundred dollars.

WILMOT ASAHEL, M. D., Chillicothe, is the third son of Jesse and Hannah Wilmot nee Bunnell, and was born in Broome county. New York, on March 24, 1804. His parents were both natives of Cheshire, Conn., where his father was born in 1770, mother in 1776, but removed to Broome Co., N. Y., in youth, and were married there in 1796. After the birth of their two eldest children, they returned to Connecticut, to care for their parents, the other brother, Amos, being absent for several years, where they remained two or three years, and then returned to their former home in Broome Co. Doctor's childhood and youth were spent on the farm and at school, his educational course having been completed in Binghamton high school. When past twenty-two years of age he was attacked by a hip disease, which resulted in crippling him for life. He taught school several terms, and at the a;;e of twenty-four commenced reading medicine with Dr. A. F. Bigelow,of that county, and a year later went to Bettsburg, Chenango Co., completing the course under the preceptorship of Dr. Nathan Boynton. Attended lectures at the medical branch of the Stale University at Fairfield, Herkimer Co., N. Y., from which he received the degree of M. D., January 31, 1832. After seven months practice with Dr. Boynton, he located in Coventry, Chenango Co., and continued over ten years discharging the duties of his profession, when, catching the inspiration of the westward bound current he sought a home in the prairie State, landing in Peoria county in June 1843, after a tedious journey of several weeks with a wife and family of five small children. Doctor settled at Halloed, " Blue Ridge, " Hallock township and practised four years, then removed to Northampton, same township, and five years later to Chillicothe, where he has since been active in the profession, save the years 1857 and 1858, when failing health compelled him to desist from practice, which years the family spent in the west part of the State, on the Mississippi river Forty years ago a physician's life in Illinois was not an enviable one. Dr. W. used to ride over an area of country extending ten to eighteen miles in various directions, a single round consuming from two to four days from home and embracing seventy to eighty miles. Dr. Wilmot married Olive Amelia, the daughter of Henry and Jerusha Smith, on March 6, 1833. She was born in Green Co., N. v., Jan. 28, 1816. Their conjugal union resulted in eight children. The living are. Dr. \Vm. Henry Wilmot, born Feb. 16, 1834; Franklin S., bom Aug. 5, 1835, Jane E., Mrs. S. J. Gillette, born Nov. 30. 1837, Charles B.. bom May 9, 1840, Frances E. Mrs. G. P. Loring horn May 3, 1S42, Olive A., Mrs. C. \V. Carroll, bom July 22, 1844; Ann E. (deceased), born Oct. I, 1847. died Oct. 2, 184S, and Mary E., Mrs. \Vm. Endsley, born Sept. 29, 1851.

WIRTH JACOB, h.-ikerand confectioner, re-;. Chillicothe, was born in Germany, January 29, 1S38, and came to America in 1851. Settled in Philadelphia for two years, and in 1854 came to Peoria, where he leamed his business. In 1866 came to Chillicothe and opened shop. Married in September, 1 861, Maggie Bogard, who was bom in Ohio, January 26. 1840, by whom he has had two children - Annie, born August 7, 1863, and Daisy Lulu, born March 23, 1875. He

WOOD SIDNEY, stove and general hardware merchant, res. Chillicothe, was bora in Switzerland county, Ind., May 8, 1850. His parents. Latham A , and Mary Wood, came to Chillicothe in the year succeeding his birth, and his mother dying in 1S53 he was sent back to Indiana where he remained for ten years, returning to Chillicothe in 1S62 ; finished his education in the Stale Normal School ; engaged for eight years in the dry goods business as salesman for Mathews & Holman, and embarked in his present line on his own account in May, 1877. He married Miss Lucy L. Matlhewi, a native of Chillicothe, in October, 1875. by whom he has had two children - Grace M , born September, 1S76, and Bessie, born July 12. 1878. Mr. Wood was for one year township collector, and at present fills the office of city treasurer.

WY'LIE MARY Mrs. widow of John Wylie, farmer, res. Chillicothe, was bom in England, of S<.otch parents, in 1827, coming with them to America in 1838, and to Peoria county in 1842. Her father, William Bryden, has spent his active life in farming and teaching. He taught for many years in the old country, and also in New Richmond, O., Princeton, Ind., and in Chillicothe. Elizabeth Bryden, her mother, has been some years dead. Mrs. Wylie married John Wylie in .May, 1865. He was a native of Roxburghshire, Scotland, was born in 1814, and was a farmer by occupation. They settled in La Prairie township, Marshall county, where he died in 1873. Mrs. Wylie owns a homestead in town, and is a member of the United Presbyterian Church, of which Church her husband was some time an Elder.

ATIIERTON ISRAEL I>. farmer. Sec. i6, P. O. Elmwood, was born in Delaware county, O., on the gth day of July. 1818, was reared in the mercantile business and received a common school education. Married Mi^s Ann Angel, a native of England. She was born in Berkshire, Eng., April 12, 1812. They were blessed with five children, two boys and three girls, viz.: Julia, Kufus, Lid, Katie and Snyder, all of whom lived to adult age. Immigrated to Peoria county in 1841 ; came by land, making the trip in sixteen days, and located at Ilarkness Grove, where he remained three years. Then came to his present place, where he h.ts resided since. Has 120 acres of land under a high state of cultivation, valued at |8,ocx>. Has held several local offices of trust.

ATHERTON RUFUS, farmer. Sec. 16, P. O. Elmwood, was born in Delaware county, O., on the 8th day of May, 1840, and when two years old came to this county with his parents, where he has remained since, with the exception of the time he was in the army. Enlisted in the 77th I. V. I., Co. I. After entering into active service, the first engagement participated in was Yazoo Bayou ; thence to Vicksburg. Arkansas Post, Port Gibson, Champion Hills, Black Kiver

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Bridge, Siege and Capture of Vicksburg. Then he was sent to New Orleans on the Red River Expedition, where he was taken prisoner with about l.ooo others, at Sabine Cross Roads, and was sent to Tyler, Texas, where they were kept until the close of the war. While Mr. A. was there, 300 Union prisoners died. After returning home, married Miss Martha, daughter of Wm. Kennedy. She was born in Trivoli township. May 13, 1841. They have two children, Clarence and Orin. Has eighty acres of land, valued at $4,000.

BARNARD J. R. carpenter, res. Elmwood, son of Isaac and Dorothy Barnard, was born in Hebron, Grafton county, N. H., on the loth day of March, l8i6. Came to Peoria county in the Fall of 1S55, and located in this town, w^here he has followed his trade since. Married Miss Ruth J. Bowers. She was born in Hill, N. H., on the 7th day of Sept., 1S16. They have had two children, both of them now dead. Mr.

B. has lived in the town of Elmwood from its infancy, coming here when there were but few houses in the town. Has a fine residence and home in the village, worth $2,000.

C. and Aurelia Bartholomew, natives of Connecticut, who were born in iSog ; came to Peoria county in 1838 and located in Elmwood, being one of the first settlers of the village where they still reside. The subject of this sketch was born in Elmwood township, July 21, 1845, where he received a common school education, and also attended Bryant & Stratton's business college. Married Miss Mary A. Coe, daughter of Silas Coe, October 16, 1867, who was born in Ohio, December 24, 1S49. The fruit of this marriage is four children - Harry, Edwin, Walter and Charles. Mrs. B. is a member of the Congregational Church. Mr. B. enlisted in the 137th I. V. I. Co. D. in 1864, and was mustered in at Camp Fry, Chicago.

BARTHOLOMEW A. Y. farmer and stock dealer. Sec. 6, P. O. Elmwood, is the son of Luzerne and Betsey (Yale) Bartholomew, and was born in Elmwood township on the 26th day of February, 183S. where he was 1 eared on a farm and received a common school education. When sixteen years of age he traveled through the Eastern and Southern States with his father. Some time previous his father went to California, where he succeeded in capturing a very large grizzly bear which he exhibited through this country and Europe, giving Mr. B. a good opportunity to see the country. After disposing of the show they came to Elmwood, where he embarked in farming. Married Mary E, daughter of John Ennis, in 1862, who was born in Westmoreland county, N. Y., June 16, 1840. This union was blessed by six children, three boys and three girls - John B., born February ig, 1863; Orie Y., April 22, 1865 ; Laura H., April 10, 1867 ; Charles A., January 16, 1869 ; Carrie M., March 7, 1875 ; Bessie A., October 5, 1879. Mr. and Mrs. B. are members of the Congregational Church of Elmwood. Held several local offices. Has 224 acres of land in this township, valued at $15,000, and also 160 acres in Iowa, valued at $1,600.

BOOTH HENRY A, fine stock breeder, res. Elmwood, is the son of L. L. and Harriet (Cogswell) Booth, natives of Connecticut, emigrated to this country in 1S37, and located in Brimfield township, where they have remained since, where the subject of this sketch was born on the 3d day of September. 1841. Worked on a farm when a boy and attended the district schools. Married Miss Sarah Slaughter, daughter of Harrison and Elizabeth Slaughter, who located near Princeville, in 1843 ; she was born in Kickapoo on the 23d day of December, 1849. Mr. Booth in i86l enlisted in the 47th I, V. I., was in the service eighteen months, and was discharged for disability, by cause of a sun stroke. Mr. B. has some of the finest blooded stock in the county, consisting of Abdallahs, Hambeltonians, Clays, Messengers, Tuckeyhoes, Gen. Logans, etc. Has one of the finest teams of matched stallions in the State. Has 120 acres of land under good cultivation, probably valued at $7,000, besides his residence in town. Blessing R. mason, P. O. Elmwood.

BOURNE M. T. retired farmer, res. Elmwood, was born in Barnstable, Sandwich, Mass., on the 30th day of December, 1806; reared on a farm and received a common school education. In 1832 married Mary L., daughter of Dr. Isaac Bartlett, of Kingston, Mass. She was born on the 5th day of April, 1S07. The fruit of this'marriage was eight children, three of whom are still living, Alice L., now Mrs. Frank Hitchcock, of Peoria; Mary B., now Mrs. Isaac Taylor, of Peoria, and Ella G. In the Fall of 1834 Mr. B. immigrated to Peoria county, arriving on the 25th day of October, and located in Trivoli township, where he took up 160 acres of land, and opened a farm ; re- maining until February. 1 870. when he came to Elmwood, and has lived retired since. When he came to the county »a* in very limited circumstances, only hiving $140 in his pocket ; worked out by the day and month to make $20 more to take up his quarter section. The land was not in market until the following year. Their nearest neighbor was one mile and onefourth. The first white child bom in Trivoli township was Mrs. Frank Hitchcock, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bourne. Mr. and Mrs. B. are members of the .Methodist Church, of Elmwood. Brain J. F. wiRon makrr, P. o. Elmwood.

BREWSTER WALTER T. retired, res. Elmwood, was born in Bolton. Conn., on the 8th day September, 1814, where he was raised on a farm and received a coii'mon school education. From the age of sixteen followed the manufacturing of woolen goods. In the Autumn of 1853 came to Illinois. Fulton county, locating in Farmington, and followed merchandising for a year. In the Fall of 1854 came to Elmwood. and in company with Mr. Tracy built the first brick in the place, and opened the first stock of dry goods of any magnitude as the firm of Tracy & Brewster ; remained there until the following Spring, when he sold his interest and embarked in farming ; continued in this for ten years. .-Xt the death of Mrs. B.'s father they returned to their native State, and remained four years ; while there had charge of a cloth manufacturing establishment ; afterward returned to Elmwood, and engaged in merchandising two years ; since that time has been raising small fruits. He married Miss Mary Johnson. January i. 1838. She was born October 3. 181 1, and died in the Autumn of l84q, leaving one child. Henry, now of New Hampshire. For his second wife married Emily Chisler. She was born in Middle. «ex county, Conn., on the 23d of October, 1822. The fruit of this marriage was two children, one living, one son and one daughter who died in infancy. Members of the Congregational Church of Elmwood.

RRIOnS .JAMES, farmer and slock dealer, P. O. Kosefield, was born in Lancashire, England, October, 1825, and came to Peoria county in 1853. Married Miss Mary Palmer, daughter of Thos. Palmer. She was born in the same shire, April 26, 1824. The fruit of this marriage was eleven children, eight of whom are living. Mr. B. is a member of the United Brethren Church at Soulhport. Mr. B. came to this country poor, but has, by gooil management and close attention to business, made a fine property and home. Has 300 acres of land valued at $12,000. Had one son in the 77th T. V. I., Co. C, who died at Memphis of the typhoid fever. Ilrown i"h««. p. o. Klmwood.

mountain, in Adams, Berkshire county. Mass. His parents soon after removed to Cummington, Mass., where they remained many years and " raised" a large family. Hard work and small pay was the ruling condition for old and young, and leisure for school and study was the golden exception. At eight years of age Mr. Brown took his place as " a hand " in a woolen factory ; at thirteen changed to farming ; and at eighteen to school teaching in the Winter months, and cabinet maker for the rest of the year ; afterwards going into the mercantile business.

In 1849 he married Miss Marilla Jenkins, of Cummington, Mass.. a lady of rare good sense and equipoise of character, and in 1853 removed to Cheshire, Mass., where he built up a good business, but the "shutting down "of the iron and glass works of the place in 1S55 depreciated property and wiped out the margin that had been gained. In 1856 he struck out with his family, nearly empty-handed, with the intention of settling in Minnesota. Stopping on the way to visit a relative or two near Elmwood, and being a handy painter, he took a few jobs by way of pastime, and has never found leisure since to complete the removal to Minnesota. Mr. Brown, being a born architect, has built, mostly with his own hands, two or three elegant residences, which adds no little to the beauty of Elmwood. In iSbcf he opened a bookstore in Elmwood. .idding to it in 1877 the jewel Pi- and music business of his brother, D. S. Brown, now of Peoria, since which time in connection with his son. E. I,. Brown, the business has been carried on under the name of E. R. Brown & Son, with energy and success. One son died in 1 859, and an only daughter, Ix)is, is pursuing her studies at the Illinois University, Champaign. In 1870 Mr. Brown for a few months edited a daily paper in Peoria, but soon found his health giving way under the confinement and late hours, and resigned a position for which he was well qualified, as hr has a fine literary taste, and is a clear and forcible writer. In 1870 he was appointed postmaster at Elmwood, by President Grant ; a position which he still fills to great acceptance. Though nurtured under the stem tenets of New England theology, is in ardent sympathy with the oppressed, (learned largely from his mother.) and an intense love of liberty, civil, menial and religious, colored all his boyish aspirations anil largely shaped his course in life. Hismotlois: "Truth (or authorilv;" never authority for truth. As a Garrisonian abolilionisl. he often lectured on slavery before the rebel war, and became familiar with the features of proslavery mobs. His father, whose house in Massachusetts was long a wayside inn for the pioneers of liWrly. still lives in Elmwood. in a serene and beautiful old age.

BRUNTON ED. station agent, Elmwood, son of Josiah and Sarah (Black) Brunton, natives of Ohio, emigrated to Illinois and located in McDonotigh county, where the subject of this sketch was born, on the 14th day of February, 1854. Was reared on a farm and received his education in McDonough and Hancock counties ; also attended Gem City Business College, at Quincy, where he learned a practical business education. Commenced railroading in 1874; his first station was at Kirkwood. In December, 1S75, came to Elmwood, where he has remained since. Married Miss Ella M. Brain, daughter of J. T. Brain. She was born in Elmwood in 1S60. One child bless this union : Earle, born April 10, 1879. Mf- Brunton is a young man of sterling integrity and untiring industry, whose influence will be appreciated in the community at large.

CALDWELL SILAS, res. Elmwood, blacksmith and carriage maker, of the firm of Venn & Caldwell, was the son of John and Mary Caldwell, natives of Pennsylvania, where they lived and died. The subject of this sketch was born in Washington county, Pa., on the 23rd day of October, 1833, was reared on a farm and received a common school education. Emigrated to Indiana in 1851, and remained two years; thence to Illinois, where he remained three years, and in 1857 went to Jackson, Miss., where he remained a short time, engaged with Phillips, Kail & Co., plow manufacturers ; then he came to Farmington, Fulton county, where he married Miss Thena Tyler. The fruit of this marriage was five children, three of which are still living: Lucy F., John W. and Fannie. Members of the Congregational Church of Elmwood. Mr. Caldwell has also been a member of I. O. O. F., Lodge No. 122, for twenty-one years.

CONKLIN J. W. farmer, Sec. 21, P. O. Elmwood, was born in Livingston county, N. V., on the I2th day of May, 1826, was raised on a farm and received a common school education. Emigrated to Peoria in 1845, sf"l located in Elmwood township where he has followed farming and stock raising since. Married Miss Sarah Ann, daughter of Ichabod Smith. She was born in Ohio in 1825. Five children blessed this union, four of which are still living: Esther J., Ella E., now Mrs. Elmer Graham, Eva E. Members of the Congregational Church of Elmwood. Has held several local offices of trust. Has 257 acres of land, valued at $18,000. Mr. Conklin came to the county in limited circumstances, working out for some time by

COWELL JOHX, harness maker, res. Elmwood, was born in Trenton, New Jersey, July 18, 1843. In 1855, his parents moved to Canton, Fulton county, where they both reside. Married Miss Margaret L. Reddingbow, April 24, 1868. She was born in 1844, in Pickaway county, Ohio, Four children, three boys and one girl. His father being a harness maker, commenced the trade when he was ten years of age. and has continued since he came to Elmwood, in September, 187S, and embarked in business in November of the same year. Is a man that is master of his trade.

COWSEK JAMES, carpenter, res. Elmwood. Was born in Fayette county, Pa., on the loth day of May, 1831, where he followed farming and attended school in his native county. Emigrated to Peoria county in 1850. Married Miss Carrie Nixon, daughter of William Nixon, one of the early pioneers of Peoria county, coming in as early as 1831, where she was born on the 13th day of August, 1834, in Richwoods. The fruit of this marriage was three children, William D., Frank E. and Edwin C. Mrs. C. is a member of the Methodist Church. Mr. C's. family A'aswell represented in the Union army, having five brothers, who ser\'ed in an aggregate of seventeen years. Has a comfortable home in Elmwood, valued at $1,200. Cox Henry, farmer, P. O. Elmwood.

CR.\TTY WILLIAM, P. O. Elmwood. Among the many people who came from Ohio and settled in the fascinating Prairie State were the Crafty family, from that State, in the year 1S53, from Delaware county, and settled in Knox county. 111. ; from thence moving to Elmwood, Peoria county, in March, 1865. William Cratty, the father of the family, was born in Butler county. Pa., June 28. 1805, and came with his father to Delaware county, Ohio, in the Fall of 1 8 14, it being the extreme Western State at that time. When the slavery question came to be agitated, and the anti-slavery party became recognized among the political parties of the country, the subject of this sketch took a decitled stand in favor of human rights, and voted for James G. Bir ney as the first candidate for the Presidency, brought forward by the Anti-Slavery party, and ever after voted the anti-slavery or abolition ticket at .State and National elections. For twelve or fifteen years he lived about half way from Cincinnati to Cleveland, on the main traveled road between the two places, and being well known «s an abolitionist, his house was made the headquarters for escaping fugitives endeavoring to get across the lake to Canada, and he was considered and duhbtd as conductor on the underground railroad, and often heard violent threats made against him by slave hunters. They offered a standing reward for years to any one who would deliver Mr. Cratly to them on the south side of the Ohio river. There had a great many escaped slaves passed through his hands and under his roof.

All these escaped in violation of law, and all those who assisted them, either in word or deed, were liable to prosecution in any court of the United States for the assessed value of such slave, as the property of such pretended owner, without any regard to the conscience of the individual or the humanity of his nature.

The subject of this sketch was married in 1826, in Champaign county. Ohio, to Candicc Bennett, a native of Rhode Island, and raised a large familvof children, seven of whom are living - two sons and five d.iughters. The sons are known as the law firm of Cratty Brothers, in Peoria, and their ability and success are widely known. Having been brought up in the Presbyterian Church. Mr. C. has always been partial to that society; has been three times elected ruling elder in that church, and holds the office at present. When the late rebellion broke out. one of the boys enlisted, and when serving his third year died in camp at Little Rock, Ark. The youngest, Josiah. enlisted, and was discharged at the close of the war, having been in service about eight months.

DALTON .\UREY, farmer and stock raiser, and one of the earliest settlers of the township, is a man of good standing, in comfortable circumstances, and enjoys the respect of all with whom he is brought in contact. P, O. Elmwood.

DAVIS .T. .T. manufacturer of mill machinery, res. Elmwood, was born in Vanderburg county, Ind.. 'June 30, 1833, where he received a common school education, and when fourteen years of age learned the printer's trade. Married Miss Mary A. Lawrence. She was born near Columbus. Ohio, in 1834. Thirteen children blessed this union, of whom eleven are still living. For several years after he married, followed farming and dealing in stock. Since that time, he has been engaged in manufacturing mill machinery.

I>i:it \< IIi:i{ VALKXTINE. laborer. P.O. Elmwood, was born in Baden, Germany, in i8j8. Emigrated to the U. S. Dec. 17, 1851, and c.ime to II. linois in 18O0. Married Miss Caroline Drexler, in 1849, in Uermany. She was born in 1822. They have

DrXON C. p. liveryman, res. Elmwood, was born in Knox county, on the 12th day of February, 1854. 1 1 is father was among the earliest settlers and located in Knox county, where he raised a family of ten children, four of which are still living. The subject of this sketch married Miss Viola L. Jones, daughter of E. R. Jones, who was bom in Knox county, December 16, 1855. Two children bless this union. Embarked in the livery business- in 1878, and keeps a general feed and exchange stable.

nOLL.VRD ROBERT Maj. attorney, res. Elmwood. At the outbreak of the war he was a private in Co. B. 4th Mass. Militia Inf., and entered the United States service .\pril 16, 1 861, the day following the call by the president for 75,000 men. Took part in the battle of Big Bethel, and in capturing and fortifying Newport News. Was mustered out July 22, 1861, and re-enlisted at Boston, Septembers, '^6'. in Co. I. sad Mass. Vol. Inf., Col. Henry Wilson, late vice-president of the United States. Shortly after his company was disbanded, and he joined Co. E. 23d Mass. Vol. Inf., Col. John Krutz. and for efficiency as military instmctor. was appointed sergeant. Was in the Bumside expedition at Annapolis, Md., in Novemher, 1861, and in 1862 was engaged in the battles of Roanoke Island. N. C, Feb. 7 and 8; Newbum. N. C, March 14, where he was slightly wounded with a canister shot ; South West Creek, N. C, Dec. 13; Kingston, N. C. Dec. 14; White Hall. N. C, Dec. 16; Goldsborough, N.C., Dec. 17. Was promoted to 1st Sergt. for meritorious conduct. May, 1862, and 10 2d Lieut., Dec, 1862. Was engaged in the battle of Newburn, N. C, July 4, 1863, and recommended for 1st Lieut., Nov., 1863; resigned before promotion and accepted a position as captain of the 2d U. S. Cav. Vol. Was engaged, March II, 1S64. with his company, three others (200 men), and two howitzers at Norfolk, Va., in saving two companies of his regiment from being cut off, and successfully cenlered for that purpose four regiments of infantry, one of cavalry, and six pieces of artillery, suffering a lost of one howitzer, and one-fourth of the men and horses. May 5, 1864. with his company, flanked, attacked and routed a battalion of cavalry at Jones bridge, on Chickahominy river, Va., capturing the redoubts and the entire camp and garrison equipage of the enemy. January 9, 1S64, with the same command, he fought and routed n body of guerillas in front of City Point, Va.. and on the same day charged and drove the entire picket line and their rescr>'es into their main line of works at Petersburg, and receiving from their batteries the first fire e%'er delivered in their defence, about May 16, 1864, with a detachment of thirty-five mounted men. He charged and routed the enemy's picket line along the Appomatox, consisting of two companies of infantry and part of a company of cavalry, capturing, killing, and wounding a portion of them, and driving the remainder in confusion back upon a regiment of cavalry and battalion stationed in the rear, and engaged the same day in defending "Redoubts Converse" on the Appomatox against a charge by the enemy cavalry. About May i6, 1864, participated in the defence of the same redoubt against a vigorous assault of two rebel brigades and two batteries of artillery, and under a galling fire from twenty-six pieces of artillery, to learn the strength and position of the enemy, charged with his squadron between the flanks of their cavalry and infantry brigade, passing to the rear of one brigade and returning to the main body of their command. On the day following he engaged in a skirmish. May 27, 1S64, with his squadron at the head of Gen. Hick's division, he made three charges, at close quarters in rapid succession on the Petersburg outposts and engaged in the general assault on the enemy's works, which shortly afterwards followed. June 16, 1864, was engaged in the battle of Petersburg and in the assault charged with his squadron into the enemy's works in advance of infantry columns. From this time until Sept. 29, 1864, participated in the siege of Richmond and Petersburg, and was almost constantly under fire. On Sept. 29, with 250 men, he led the assault un the enemy's works on the extreme right of the army of the James, where he was shot down after driving the enemy from their riile pits and pursuing them to the trenches of their main fortifications. Of his conduct on this occasion, Gen. Butler says, Capt. Robert DoUard acting as field otficer and in charge of the skirmish line at New Market inspired his command by his great personal bravery, coolness and ability until he fell severely wounded near the enemy's main line; hereby promoted to Major. Major D. having recovered from his wounds returned to the field in December following, and took command of his regiment, which was still actively engaged in the siege in front of Richmond, and was shortly thereafter recommended for promotion as Lieut.- Col. but on account of the war closing was not commissioned. The Major was at this time a mere boy in appearance, but twenty-two years of age and probably the youngest officer of his rank in either of the armies of the Potomac or James, with both which he had served and had literally fought his way from tlie ranks to the head of his regiment. Doiiuelly I>. laborer, P. O. Kliiiwood.

l>OUGLASS of the firm of Douglass & Son, emigrated in the year 1862 to Elmvvood from Belleville, Canada, and commenced the cairiage and wagon business on the site where the Klmwood

ELLIOTT T. E. hardware, res. Elmwood, of the firm of Elliott & Truey, was born in Mercersburg, Cumberland Co., Pa., on the 31st day of March, 1851. Came to the county in 1856, and engaged to Hepenstall Bros., as book-keeper, and remained with them until 1879, when he in company with Mr. Tracy purchased the hardware interest of Bradshaw d: Caldwell.

FAKNUM (jr. A. residence Elmwood, by profession a harness maker, son of James F. and Laura (Davis) Farnum, who emigrated to this county. Brimfield township, where he was engaged in farming for about four years. Thence moved to Brimfield village and embarked in the mercantile business, where he has remained since. The subject of this sketch was born in Windsor county, Vermont, on the i8th day of May, 1842. He married Miss Amelia Hannam, daughter of Chas. E. Plannam, natives of England ; was born in Sommerton, Somersetshire, England, January 20, 1850. The fruit of this marriage two children - Chas. G., born December 2, 1874; Grace Atta, born December 22, 1877. Member of the I. O. O. F., Lodge No- 122, and the subordinate order of Encampment. Kilzgeralds John, laborer, P. O. Klimvood.

FORBES AV1LLL\31, merchant, residence Elmwood, son of William and Susan Forbes. They were natives of Ireland. Emigrated to the United States in 1828, and located in Canada for a short time, from there to New Jersey, where they remained six years. Thence to Philadelphia one year, when they came to Peoria county, where they remained one year ; then removed to Logan township, where his father died, August 31, 1875, at the age of eighty-four years. The

FltY tJACOB, merchant tailor, residence Elmwood, was born in Switzerland in 1S33. Came to Indiana in 1857. Commenced his apprenticeship when he was fifteen years of age, which trade he has followed since. In lS6s came to Elmwood. In 1861 married Miss Angelina Jay. She was born in Indiana, in 1836. The fruit of this marriage is four children - Mary E., Obun E., Viola M., Cruby J. Enlisted in the 8th Indiana ( three months service) ; was in West Virginia.

GABKIEL EHX.ST, jeweler, and residence Elmwood, was born in Saxon, Germany, in 1S44 (father and mother still living in Germany). Eniigr.ited to the United States in l80q. and to Elmwood in 1876. Was married in 1872 toMiss Ida Ilarberman. She was born in Erfurt, Prussia. The fruit of this marriage is two children - Emil and Ida. Mr. G. learned his trade in Germany while young. Is a first-class workman, and prepared to do all kinds of work. lie has a fine stock o( clucks, watches, jewelry, etc.

native of county Down, Ireland, and his mother ol Pennsylvania. They had thirteen children, four sons and nine daughters. The subject of this sketch was born in Ohio, reared on a farm, and attended the district schools. In 1S48 came to Peoria county, and did his first work for Thos. HurfT, in the neighborhood of his present home. He then worked for E. F. Smith, who lived on the place that Mr. Graham now owns and occupies. He was married on the 22d day of November, 1850, lo Miss Sarah Jane, daughter of John and Delilah Ruse, of Highland county, O. By this marriage he has had eleven children, nine sons and two daughters. After marriage he rented two years, and saved money enough to buy forty acres of land ; improved and .idded to it, making a hundred and fifty acres ; sold to a good advantage, and in fourteen years after he worked for Mr. Smith, he came back and bought his farm, paying $18,000 for the same, the most of it cash down, and the balance in two years. Mr. G. and family are highly esteemed in the community io which they live. Orsliain s S. retlnil farmer. P. O. Elmwood.

tiKAH.VM WILLIAM, farmer. Sec. 22, P. O. Elmwood, was born in Peoria county and was reared on a farm until he was nineteen years old. when he enlisted July 28, 1862, in the 86th I. V. I.. Co. V ; left Peoria September 7, and on the 8th day of October, 1862, participated in thebaltle of Perryville, Ky., where he received two wounds, one in the left arm and one in the left breast ; was sent to the hospital at Louisville, Ky. ; January 26. 1863, again joined his regiment, and participated in the battles of Chickamauga, Chattanooga, Missionary Ridge. Tunnel Hill, Buuard Roost, Resaca, Rome, Dallas, and Kenesaw Mountain. On the 27th day of June. 1864, was wounded in the right arm, from which he received his discharge; was muttered out at Mound City, III., February 18, 1865. Married .Miss Mariah Shepard, of Logan township. It at present engaged in farming ; has a beautiful farm and comfortable home.

lIAItKNESS A. W. insurance ;igriil .mii auctioneer, res. Elmwood. Was born in Hampshire county, Mass., on the 3rd day of January, 1814 ; when three years old went with his parents to Tioga county. Pa., where he was reared i<n a farm and was educaleti in the district schools. Married Miss Emcline Curtis, who was burn in Massachusetts and died in Peoria county, M.ty 28, 1879. They had two boys and three girls, all of which lived to be men and women, vit : - .Sarah J., now Mrs. S. I). W. Green, of Monmouth, III.. Mary E.. now Mrs. R. H. Keyet, of Washington county. III., Maicus O., of Peoria, Augusta H.. now Mn. W. W. Hurd. of Monica. III.. Holland H.. Washington

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HARKXESS HJENKY S. farmer. Sec. 32, P. O. Elmnood. Was born in this county on the 21st day of January, 1S32, the lirst white person born in Trivoli township. Married Miss Sarah Parker. She was born in New Jersey in 1832. Two children blessed this union, Hattie and Charlie. Has 100 acres of land under good cultivation, valued at $5,000. Mr. Harkness has lived here since the township was in its infancy, and has seen its development.

HAltPER .SA3IUEL A. farmer, Sec. 10, P. O. Elmwood ; son of Alexander and Jane Harper; father a native of Virginia, mother of Ohio. Tb|y removed to this State in 1S56, and located near Oak Hill, this county, where his father died in 1858. The subject of this sketch was bom in Allen county, Ohio, on the i6th day of May, 1840 ; was educated in the common school; when nineteen years of age commenced teaching, and in April, 1861, enlisted in the 17th Ohio Infantry, Co. A, (in three months' service) ; mustered in at Lancaster, Ohio ; from there went to West Virginia and served under Gen. Rosencrantz ; at the close of the term was mustered out at Zanesville, Ohio ; soon after enlisted the 6ist Ohio, and served on staff as regimental band, and remained about ten months ; at Columbus reinlisted in the 52nd Infantry, then being organized; was mustered in at Camp Denison ; was in several engagements; was at the battles of Perryville, Stone River, Chicamauga, Missionary Ridge, Ringgold, Kenesaw Mountain, Peach Tree Creek; at the battle of Jonesboro was wounded by a musket ball in the right leg ; also with Sherman on the march to the sea, and Grand Review. Married Miss Mary E. Walton, who was born in this township, November 7, 1847. The fruit of this marriage is four children, three boys and one girl UENKY S. It. grocer, Elmwood.

HOUCK WILLI Aj»I J. hotel keeper, res. Elmwood. Mr. H. is the proprietor of the Leota House. The hotel is the first place of interest to the traveler or stranger upon entering ihe town, and ofientimes a good or bad impression is formed, as the case may be, according to the character and extent of its hotel accommodations. This house is comfortably furnished, and from base to attic the appointments are strictly first-class. But better than spacious halls and line appointments are the homelike menu and surroundings of the establishment. The guests not only find good beds and board, but also the kindest attention. The Leota House is a favorite resort for the traveling public.

IKA JAj>IFS 0. dentist, res. Elmwood, was born October 16, 1845, in Washington county, Pa. Son of George and Mary Ira, now living in Pennsylvania. Was married July 20, 1871, to Lucy, daughter of Wm. and LucyGleason, of Indianapolis, Ind. Had one child which died in infancy. He enlisted in the army, August 20, 1862, and served until the close of the war ; was discharged July 19, 1865. .Serving in the Army of the Potomac, and participated in all the battles of that army up to the Gettysburg, where he was severely wounded, which incapacitated him for active service, being on detatched duty in Washington, D. C. He obtained a position at the Washington Theater, which he held up to the assassination of President Lincoln. On the evening of the assassination his duties not requiring his presence, in company with a friend, he visited ford's Theater, and after spending a few moments, then passed out, meeting J. Wilkes Booth on the street, the three stepped into a refreshment saloon at the west door of the theater, after taking a cigar (Booth taking brandy,) they parled and went home to be astonished by the announcement early in the morning of the assassination. After the war studied dentistry ; went to Omaha, where he remained a while.

JAY X. D. retired merchant, res. Elmwood, son of Robert and Elizabeth (Coats) Jay, natives of Pennsylvania. They removed in 1832 to Richland county. Ohio, and five years later to Lawrence, now Richland county. Ills., and was there at the organization of the county. The -.ubjccl of this sketch was born in Tioga county. Pa., March 22. 1818, and attended the district school, sometimes going as far as two miles. He came to Elmwood, bought property and built in 1855. He married Elizabeth Fitch, in Crawford county. I'a., who was a native of Kentucky. She died in 1853, leaving two children, Robert B. and Wallace S. Robt. B. died in 1854. He married Ann 1. Maxwell, bom in Cecil county, Md., in February, 1832. They have five children - Frederick IJ.. Walter M., Chas. P., Dora M.. Annie E. Mr. Jay was a Methodist for forty years. He is now a minister of the l'resbytcri.in. Mr. Jay held several local offices in Richland county, was justice of the peace for eight years; in 1876 was elected to the Legislature from this district, receiving a very large vote. He has done much to build up the town. Although coming to the State with only thirty-seven and one-half cents in his pocket, has accumulated a fine properly.

JoilNSON AUGUSTUS, furniture dealer, res. Elmwood, was born in Sweden, in 1852, and emigrated to the United Slates in 1S71, and located in Brimfield township. From theie he went to Stark county, where he remained a short time then returned to Brimfield, and embarked in the furniture business on his own account and making it a success. .Some time later moved to Elmwoo<l. where he is prosecuting the same business, and by cli>se application to business and fair dealing is building up a fine trade. Was married in West Jersey, Stark county, 111.-., to Miss Elizabeth Swenk, a native of Stark county. By this niarri.ige there is one chilil - 1-eo D., born /Xpril Iq, 1879.

JOHNSON II. B. furniture dealer, res. Elmwood, son of Moses C. and Martha (Rounds) Johnson, who came to this county in 1848, where the subject of this sketch was born on the 4th day of May, 1852. Married .Miss Anna H., daughter of Kev. R. N. Morse, of .Marshall county. Illinois. She was burn in Woodford county, Ills., February 26, 1854. Have two children, C. M. and G. U. Mr. Johnson commenced his present business in 1877 ; has by close application to busmcss worked up an enviable trade ; carries a stock of $2,uou and has an annual trade of $7,000. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson are members of the Congregational Church of Brimfield.

KELLOGG W.M. H. second son of Edward and Jane Hall Kellogg, who had a family of three sons and three daughters, was born in Berkshire county, Mass.. July 31, 1830. He came with his parents to Elmwood. Peoria county. 111., in 1837, and was raised on a farm in section 9-4. in Elmwood township, receiving his education at the common schools, except about one year spent at Galesburg Academy. On quitting school he went to California, in 1849, and after the varied fortunes of four years, returned home in 1853. and in March. 1854. commenced mercantile business in the town of Elmwood. and continued the same till Januaiy, 1859. In the meantime, November 27, 1856, he was married to Miss Lavinia, daughter of A. C. anw Aureli.i Bartholomew, of Elmwood, by whom he has one son and three daughters, all living. In June, 1S59, Mr. Kellogg began in the grain and produce shipping at Elmwood station, handling grain very extensively and doing a prosperous and successful business, which he continued till 1S65, when he went to Memphis, Tenn., and purchased mills, which he operate<l three years, and still owns. In l868 he returned to Elmwood, and in 1870, re-engaged in his former business of handling grain. Mr. Kellogg is an active, energetic business man, and has accumulated a comfortable competence. Inpolitics hehas always been a Republican. In the memorable campaign of 1872, he warmly espoused the Liberal cause, and did all he could 10 secure the election of that most eminent Republican, Horace Greeley. He has never sought oflfice, although he has been a member of the town council several years. Mr. and Mrs. Kellogg are among the most highly respected people of the community in which they live, and take an active inierest in all movements and enterprises tending 10 advance the ini<ral and soci.il welfare of the place. KK."*I I* 1 > A \ ID, retired farmer, Elmwood.

Elmwood, was born in Crawford ^county, Pa., May lo, 1832; came to this county in 1835. Married Miss Deliska, daughter of H. B. Slayton ; was born in Chautauqua county, N. Y., in 1S43. Two children, Nettie and Edith. In June l86l, he enlisted in the 8th Missouri Infantry, Company G., and served three years. Was in the engagement of Fort Donaldson ; then went by river to Vicksburg. and up the Yazoo, where they were in a four days fight ; thence to Arkansas Post, where they captured 7,000 prisoners ; thence to Young's Point, opposite Vicksburg, and were employed on the canal, where they planted mortars and shelled Vicksburg for two weeks ; thence down the river to Hurd, crossed the river and went lo Vicksburg, and participated in the siege and capture ; thence to Knoxville and relieved Burnside ; thence to Memphis where they encamped for the Winter. From there, went to Chattanooga, Missionary Ridge, Dallas, Resaca. Big Shanty, Ga. Their time having expired, were sent to St. Louis, and were mustered out, and arrived home on the 8th of July, 1863. He afterwards went in as a substitute, and was assigned to the iilh I. V. I.; was in several engagements. Lapsley Thos. farmer. P. O. Trivoli.

LiAWRENCE E. M. farmer, P. O. Elmwood. Son of Geo. P. and Phcebe M. (Butler) Lawrence, natives of Coshocton county, O., who immigrated to Peoria county and located on the section where the subject of this sketch now resides, and where they lived until their death. Mr. Lawrence was born in Coshocton county, O., on Jan. 1, 1836 ; was reared on a farm and educated in the common schools. Married Miss Emma J., daughter of John Green, who was born in same county, Feb. 24, 1842. The fruit of this marriage was four girls and one son. Has 159 acres of land, 130 acres under good cultivation and well supplied with fruit : valued at Has an orcliard of 18 acres. Members of the United Brethren. LaydeD Jotin. laborer, P. O. Elmwood.

LEE JAMES, grain and stock dealer, res. Elmwood, is the son of John and Ann (Pollilt) Lee, natives of England. Was born in Lancashire, Eng., April i, 1832, and educated in his native country. Came to the U. S. in 1854. landing in Philadelphia. Penn. Remained there six months and then came to Elmwood, Peoria county. Married Miss Susannah, daughter of Richard and Margaret Morris, born in Wales in 1S32. They had three children, two living : Margaret A., now Mrs. S. M. Goddard, born May 14, 1855 ; Mary E., born March 6, 1865. In 1856 Mr. Lee embarked in the coal business, on lands owned by John W. Conklin, and later of Thomas Hurff and of W. J. Phelps, and furnished coal to mills and to the country around in large quantities. In 1867, took into co-partnership W. J. Phelps and son, forming the firm of James Lee &

Co., and sank the first shaft in the county. This was the origin of the Elmwood Coal Co., now the most important coal works in Peoria county. Mr. Lee sank all the shafts in this region, and had the superintendency of them till the 22d of Feb., 1872. He sold out his interest to W.J. & W. E. Phelps, May i, 1870, they purchasing on condition that he would take charge of the business, which he did up to Feb. 22, 1S72. James Lee & Co. also carried on the business of making pressed brick with the Gard machine, worked by steam power and making from 18,000 to 25,000 per day. In 1872, March 4, he went into the grocery business, continuing it successfully until Jan. i, 1875, when he engaged in the grain and stock trade. Has the only elevator in the town, which has a capacity of 60,000 bushels ; handles about 200 car loads of stock yearly, and owns a homestead valued at $3,000 and a farm in Ivnox county valued at $5,000; value of elevator, ^8,000. He is president of the town board, has been trustee for several terms, and is also trustee of schools.

LiOUAUtxH JOHN J. physician and surgeon, res. Elmwood, was born July 27, 1829, in Latimore township, Adams, Pa., eighteen miles northeast of Gettysburg. His father, John Lobaugh, was a farmer, and grandson of Peter Lobaugh, who emigrated from Germany about the year 1740 and settled in Berks county, where he married Helena Pallio, a French lady. The subject of this sketch married Miss Mary John, of Welsh extraction, one of the John family who settled in Chester county at an early day. Dr. Lobaugh was the sixth in a family of eight children. When he was three years old his father removed to the vicinity of Newport, Perry county. Pa., where he was reared on a farm and attended the common school. In 1847 the family removed to Peoiia county, and settled in Logan township, near Smithville, where there was abundance of hard work in opening up a farm. The son inherited a compact, hardy, physical organization. lie read with avidity everything he could get hold of, and laid out his money chiefly for books of a scientific character. In 1S49 he began teaching in the soulh end of Kickapoo township, and afterwards taught a long time in Smithville, boarding around with his pupils. In 1851, he commenced reatiing medicine with Dr. Chas. Davis, a homeopathic physician in Heniy, Marshall county. 111., where he remained two years. In 1853 entered the office of Dr. John Evans, of Farmington, III., where he remained two years, teaching some in the meantime to support himself, and attending lectures at an Eclectic college, from which institution he holds a diploma. In 1854 he began practice with his preceptor. In 1855 lie set up for himself in (ilenwood, Knox county. 111. ; removed in June, 1856, to Elmwood, where he has since resided. In March, i860, he married Miss Sarah Cratty, daughter of William Cratty, of Elmwood, who was bom May 17, 1S3S. He is now serving his fourth year as a member of the Board of Town Trustees, and eight years as school director. He is a member ol the Western College of Homeopathy and of the Illinois Stale Homeopathic Society. He is extremely liberal in his views and sees nuicli good in all the different systems, and uses in his practice whatever he deems of service in curing the ills of suffering humanity. Republican in politics. Mr. L. is an earnest temperance man. In religion he is a Swedenborgian, but attends the Congregational Church, of which his wife is a member. Seven children - Arthur C, bom Aug. 20, 1 862, died Sept. 20. 1875; Laura Grace, born Oct. 12, 1865; Carrie B., born March 3, 1S68, died Mnrch 8, 1S70; Ernest D., bom April 26, 1871; Bertha May, born Feb. 25. 1S73; Florence E., born Dec. 21, 1875, died Dec. II, 1S77; Lou, born Aug. 3, 187S.

McCANN GEORGE W. farmer. Sec. 27, P. O. Elmwood, son of .Samuel and Susan McCann, natives of Cayuga county, N. Y. ; immigrated to this county in 1837, and remained in I'eoria for a short time ; then moved to darkness Grove for a couple of years ; thence to where they now reside. The subject of this sketch was born in Cayuga county, N. Y., on the 5th day of March, 1837, and came to the county with his parents when a child, where he received a common school education. In 1862 enlisted in the 77th Regt., I. V. I., Col. Grier. The principal engagements participated in were, Yazoo Bottoms, Arkansas Post, Vicksburg, Port Gibson, Champion Hills, Black River Ridge, siege and capture of Vicksburg, and others. Married Miss Minerva Eno, daughter of Imle Eno. .She w.is born in Cayuga county, N. Y., Sept. I, 1841 ; two children, one died in infancy, Ada May, born April 28, 1877, died July 30, 1879. Has 100 acres of land under good cultivation, valued at $7,000. Mrs. .McCann is a member of the M. E. Church.

MOKKIS II. J. butcher, res. Elmwood, son of Henry .ui'l .\iin Morris, natives of England, who came to the United States in 1841, and located in I'eoria county, where the subject of this sketch was bom on the

23d day of May, 1S46. Married Miss Sarah Chapman. She was bom in the same county on the llth day of .\ugust, 1845. They have had four children, two of whom are living, Clarence and Frank. Enlisted in l8<;4 in the 8th I. V. I., Co. H, under Col. Shuts ; was at the charge and capture of Ft. Blakesley, where the regiment lost sixty men ; thence to Mobile and Texas ; mustered out at New Orleans ; thence back to this county, where he followed farming until 1874, when he embarked in the grocery business as the tirra of H. J. Morris & Co., and remained in the same business until 1877, when he commenced his present business. Is a member of the A. F. & A. M.,«od the G. A. R.

Meyer John, farmpr. IV o. Klmwood. Murphy J. r. r«*tlrrtl fariDi-r. IVO. KImwood. Murray S. K. TariiHT. IV 41. KliiiMnod. N'k'bersoii John, farmer. IVO. Klinwtiod.

OLDFIELO GEORGE W. machinist, res. Elmwood ; was born in Belleville, Richland county, Ohio, May 21, 1842. Was the son of Jonathan Oldfield, one of the pioneer settlers of Ohio, emigrated from Orange county. N. Y., to Ohio, in 1S08 : settling on Clear Fork, and made the first clearing where Belleville now stands. He was the father of fourteen children, all of whom lived to adult age. The subject of this sketch was the oldest of four sons, of his father's third wife, whose maiden name was Esther Andrews; he was reared on a farm until fourteen years old, when he engaged in the business of an engineer until twenty, when twenty-one married Miss Mary E. Reves, of Washington, D. C, who was sixteen years of age, when twenty-two enlisted in the i7Sth Ohio Vol. Inf. and served until the close of the war, then removed to Illinois, and settled on a farm near Elmwood, one year. At that time the Elmwood Machine Works haWng completed their new building he obtained a situation as machinist and continued with the company ever since ; the last ten years as foreman. In 1S74, after four years illness, .Mrs. Oldfield died, leaving three little children - Parry, aged eight ; Sadie, six, and Henry, four years. Mr. O. married Mrs. Eliiabeth Dickson in September, 1S7S. She was the daughter of R. M. Grey, of Putnam county, N. Y. Oldflpld J. fori-man foundry, r. o. Ktinwood. O'SIIEA .MICII.VEL. laborer. Elmwood.

IMIEMVS >VILL[.VM E. Hon. eldest son of W. J. I'hclps and Olivia H. Johnson ; was Iwrn October I). 183s, on the family homestead where he now residev At the age of fourteen he commenced his education in a private school in the village of Farminglon five mile* distant, going and returning daily on horseback. His Summers were »]>ent at work on the farm. He broke a large part of the prairie where the village of Elmwood now (lands. He graduated from Knox College at twenty-one, and again engaged in the business of the farm. Already Mr. Phelps took a lively interest in the political questions of the day and was frequently called on to address local gatherings. He was from the first a Republican, having returned home while in college to cast his first vote for John C. Fremont. On the breaking out of the rebellion, he was active in raising and equipping the first company that Elmwood put into the service, and had lie followed his own inclination would have gone with them. He yielded, however, to the representations of many friends that his duty lay clearly at home. Mr. Phelps addressed numerous war meetings and assisted in recruiting four or five companies and parts of companies. In November, 1862, he was appointed United States Consul to St. Petersburg, Russia, which position he filled for three years. May 17, 1S64, while at home on leave of absence he was married to Miss Ellen A. Wiley, with whom he started at once on the return journey to St. Petersburg. While here Mr. Phelps discovered that negotiations were in progress for the purchase of a steamer then in Cronstadt harbor for a blockade runner. He immediately secured the services of an able Russian broker through whom he obtained accurate information of the whole transaction including a careful description of the vessel. This was forwarded by the Navy Department to the Admiral commanding the blockade stiuadion, who captured the vessel on her first voyage. Mr, Phelps secured numerous complimentary letters from Secretary Seward recognizing special services. In 1865 he resigned, and came home, and has since resided on the old homestead, engaged in farming, mining and manufacturing. In 1868, after a hotly contested campaign, during which he addressed meetings in every township in Peoria and Stark counties he was chosen Representative to the Legislature. He served as chairman of the Committee on Education, and was also a member of the Canal Committee, in both of which positions he was regarded as an able and efficient worker. Since that time Mr. Phelps' business affairs have demanded so much of his time that he has positively declined to be a candidate for any office, although repeatedly solicited to do so by the leading Republican influences in the county. Mr. and Mrs. Phelps have had five children, four living. William Joshua, now thirteen years old, Margaret Wiley ten, Mary Violet, eight, Edwin (Lynd, died in infancy,) and James Wiley two years did.

PHELPS W3I. J. Hon. Sec. iS.P.O. Elmwood. The subject of this biograpliy belongs to a very ancient family. Their genealogy in England being traced back to the time of William the Conqueror. William Phelps of Parlock, England, was the first paternal ancestor in America. He emigrated to New England in 1630 and settled at Dorchester, near Boston. On the I5lh of

October, 1635, he set out with his family and about sixty others for the valley of the Connecticut, the compass being their only guide, and settled at Windsor, Connecticut. He was a member of the first Court (Legislature), held in Connecticut, in 1636, also in 1637 ; was magistrate from 163S till the close of 1642. Held many important offices from that period till 1663, and was truly a pillar in both church and State. The genealogy from William Phelps is as follows : Timothy, fifth son of William and Mary (Dover) Phelps, was born in Windsor, Conn., Sept. i, 1639 ; Samuel, sixth son of Timothy Phelps, born Jan. 2g, 1675 ; Joshua, son of Samuel Phelps, born Oct. 13, 1729; Joshua, son of Joshua Phelps, born Aug. 29, 1762 ; William Joshua Phelps, the subject of this record is the son of the last mentioned, was born at Burlington, Conn., March 2, iSoS, He was bred a farmer and educated at the common schools and academy of his native State. At the age of twenty-one he began to spend his winters traveling on business, mostly in the Middle, Southern, and Western States, and returning home to spend the summers. During these trips he decided to settle in the West. He was married in Hurwinton Conn., on the loth of September, 1834, to Miss Olivia B., daughter of Benoni and Abigal Johnson, and immediately departed with his young wife to Illinois. They arrived at Peoria after a three weeks' trip by steamboat, canal and stage on the 30th of September, 1834. The next day Mr. Phelps, leaving his wife in Peoria, started on an Indian trail to the vicinity of his present home. He purchased the pre-emption right of a settler, who had previously erected a rude log cabin. Removed his wife to it, and in this he lived about six years, when his present residence was erected, which has since been enlarged and furnished with the comforts and elegancies of a modern home. Additions were made to the quarter-section first purchased, till at present Mr. Phelps has about two thousand acres of rich and beautiful land, and one of the finest timber tracts in this part of the country. This valuable estate is intersected by the Peoria branch of the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy R. R., and is rich in coal deposits, one of which has an important shaft in successful operation, with a side track from the main line of the railroad running to it ; making the facilities for supply, ing the markets as abundant and advantageous as those of any coal region in Illinois. It was mainly through Mr. Phelps' untiring efforts in the County and Legislature that these roads were located and built, which have contributed so largely to develope the material and social interests of Elmwood and vicinity. When I he first branch was built, he donated the right ol way and the land for the depots. The township in which their new house was located, was not laid out for some years and their nearest post oiHce was Peoria or

Canton, though a little later an office was established at Farmington, Fulton county. They Jesired that their home should be designated by some appropriate cognomen, and named it Elmwood, from the beautiful grove of elms near their dwelling. Thus Mr. Phelps' home became noted long before either the township or village was named. Having succeeded in getting an extension of the mail route to his place, he became postmaster, the office being named Elmwood. Subsequently the township, then the village and railroad station took the same name. Mr. I'helps owned the land on which Elmwood is built, and laid out the place in 1854. He declined to sell lots to persons who would erect buildings fur saloons, or other immoral purposes, and offered special inducements to the best elements of society to come an. I settle there. Thus the young town got well started and was the legitimate offspring of a high and noble purpose on the part of the founder. Mr. I'helps has been possessed of a vigorous constitution, embracing a happy combination of the temperaments, rendering him energetic and thorough going in whatever he engaged in, laying large plans and evincing extraordinary ability to execute them. Is a clear vigorous thinker, and a jovial, affable and generous companion ; but is firm and independent in his own opinions. Is a staunch Republican, and a consistent member of the Conjjregational Church. He was elected justice of the peace in 1S35, county commissioner in 1S36, and wxs chosen representative lo the legislature in 1840. In the several positions he discharged the responsibilities of his office with marked ability. Though always taking a lively interest in politics, and possessing a good knowledge of the science of good government, he has devoted his sole attention to his large private bu.siness, chief of which is the management of his large farm, one mile south of the public scjuare, and the coal mining interest. He is one who has always acted upon the belief that it is belter to wear out than to rust out. Mr. I'helps lived happily with the wife of his early choice till the 17th of February, 1873, when Mrs. Phelps departed this life, in the sixty-ninth year of her age. She was a woman admired and loved for her many excellent qualities and Christian virtues. Mr. and Mrs. I', had three children, one of whom died in infancy. Their two .sons living are Hon. \Vm. E. I'helps and Augustus .S. J. Phelps Esq., in the practice of the law at Elmwoo<l.

I'LI^SirKK GKOKGK II. (deceased) farmer, P. O. Koaclield, wa> born in Kockingham, Vermont. Sept. 29, 1807. where he was reared on a farm and rcceivcil a coninioii M.'lit)ol cilucation. When twentyone years of age went to Penn., where he followed |>eddling for nine years; then came to Illinois in 1S39. Married Miss Abigal Hosworth, daughter of Truman Bosworth. She was bom in Clinton county, New York, June 7, 1817. The fruit of this marriage was six children - Laura O., bom August 25. 1S43, Lucia A., born May 20, 1845. Eliza Jane, bora November 6, 1S49. Ered. B., born July 22, 1851, Isabell, born September 30, 1853, Ethel May, bom April 8. 1855. Mr. Pulsifcr was a member of the New Church. Died June II, 1861. Pulslfer Mrs. farmer. P. O. Elmwood.

RAMSEY ROBERT, retired fanner, residence Elmwood. was born in lirook, West Virginia, on the 23d day of March, 1804; was reared on a farai until he was siiileen years old, and received a primitive education. The fall he was seventeen years old went to New Orleans with the products of the farm. The next season came back to the farm, and farmed, and Winters made trips to New Orleans, until 182S. Then married Miss Jane Cleland. She was bom in Ireland, and came to this country when a child. She died February Ig, 1830, leaving an infant four days old. Then returned to the river and remained until 1S34, when he married Miss Cornelia bhaw, daughter of William .Shaw. She was born in Chenango county. New York, December 20, 1811. The fruit of this marriage was one son and four daughters, three of which are still living. Emigrated from West Virginia to Jefferson county, Ohio, in 1S34, and engaged in the milling business, and in 1S52 came to Illinois and located in Brimfield township and followed farming until 1867, when he canie to the beautiful town of Elmwood. ItiCEO tj. B. harnessinaker, Elmwood.

RO<iERS HENRY 1*. lumber merchant, res. Elmwood, was bom July lb, 1826, at lirockport. Monroe county, N. Y. ; one of ten children, eight of whom are now living. His parents settled in Trivoli townshi]!, Peoria county, in July, 1S38. His father died at his home in the village of Elmwood, Dec. 15, 1871, in the 87th year of his age. His mother is now living at her home in Elmwood in her Sist year, loved and respected by all. Henry I'. Kogers is one of a large family, and in connection ttf whom it can be said, in character and worth, they stand tecond to none.

The lumber interests of the county comprises one of its most important features, and its growth and development are synonymous with the various improvements that are in progress. And as regards Elmwood and vicinity this particular interest is well represented in the establishment and yard of H. P. Rogers, through whose energy the business has been brought up to a point which, in importance, is not inferior to any industry or enterprise in the place. Mr. R. has been identified with the lumber trade here for the last fourteen years, and is among the earliest settlers of the county. His yard is conveniently located, and is well stocked with hard and soft wood lumber of all kinds, together with builders' material of every description, embracing paints, oils, sash, doors, blinds, etc. ROSE J. J. mechanic, Elmwood. ROWLAND E. retired farmer, Elmwood. Rimlen J. farmer. P. O. Elmwood.

SCHEXCK HENRY, farmer. Sec. 6, P. O. Elmwood, son of Peter and Catharine Schenck, natives of Ohio. Father born May 3, iSoi, mother in iSoo : father still living in Butler county, Ohio, at the age of 79 years ; mother died in 1858. Henry was born in Butler county, Ohio, on the 14th day of December, 1835 ; was bred a farmer and educated in the district school , came to Peoria county in 1S64 and located on the place where he now resides. Married Miss Maria C, daughter of David Kemp, of Elmwood. She was bom in Butler county. O., Oct. 15, 1841, and died Dec. 27, 1869. He married Susan Snyder, widow of Jacob A. Snyder, born in Butler county, O., Jan. 2g, 1S37. By this marriage resulted, two boys and one girl, Ebert, born Aug. 18. 1871 (died July 31, 1S72); Harry, born Oct. 28, 1872 ; Edna, born February 5, 1S77. Has 210 acres of land one mile north of the city of Elmwood, beautifully located, and valued at $20,000. SCHENCK W. L. Mrs. Elmwood.

SECORD JAMES K. physician and surgeon, res. Elmwood, Was born in Lincoln Co., Canada, July 15, 1835, and worked on a farm till eighteen years of age. Then learned the trade of house and sign painting. Worked at it until 1859, then commenced the study of medicine and surgery, attending lectures at Rush Medical College, Chicago, from which he graduated. Was a volunteer under Gen. Walker, the oneeyed man of destiny, went to Central America, was taken piisoner, and returned with a number of others who were taken at the same time. Located in Yates City, 111., for the practice of medicine, March, 1862. Enlisted in Co. F. 77th I. V. I., Sept. 1862, for three years or during the war. Served three years having been promoted to the Captaincy of the company. Was with Gen. Grant at the siege and capture of Vicksburg, and Jackson, Miss., under Gen. Sherman. Then transferred to the department of the Gulf under Gen. N P. Banks. Was at the battle of Sabine Cross Roa'ls, where Gen. Banks was defeated by Gen. Dick Taylor. Was mustered out of service by reason of expiration of term, July 1865. Married Mis'; Mary Carlton Sept. 18, 1865. Have had four children, two living, Maud and Norman. Located in Elmwood for the practice of medicine, but having poor health, due to the hardships and exposures of army life, removed to Texas in 1869; receiving no benefit returned to Elmwood. Thence to California for health, but not experiencing much relief returned to Elmwood, where he has since remained, having a good practice.

SLAYTON H. B. retired, res. Elmwood. Was born in Woodstock, Windsor county, Vt., on the i6th day of September, 1807, was raised on a farm and attended the district school. When eight years old, went with his father to Genesee county, N. Y., and remained five years ; thence to Morgan county. At the age of seventeen years, he went to Chautauqua county, N. Y., where he married Miss Eunice Chandler. She was born in the samecounly, March 10, 1814; she died in 1851, leaving four children. He married Electa Norton, who was born in Brattleboro, Vt., April Ig, iSii. This marriage resulted in one son and one daughter. In 1853, settled in Knox county, 111., three years ; thence to this county, where he has remained since.

SLOAN W. T. M. D., druggist, P. O. Elmwood The subject of this sketch is the son of John and Sebina Sloan, who were natives of Pennsylvania. His father died in 1855, and his mother - now Mrs. Johnson - is a resident of McLean Co., 111. He commenced the study of medicine under Dr. W. A. Baker, of Reidsburg. Pa,, in 1868. In 1870 he attended lectures at the medical college of Cleveland, O., and during the years 1871 and 1S72, practiced medicine in Jefferson Co., Pa. He attended lectures at Bellevue Medical College, New York city, in 1873, and in the Spring of the following year graduated, and moved to Elmwood, Peoria Co., where he has since resided and practiced. He has acquired a good share of the medical practice of the town and surrounding country, and in 1879 added the business of druggist and apothecary. He married in September, 1875, Miss Bertha Vandervoort, who was horn in Canada in 1857, and by whom he has one child, Eleanor, born in June 1877.

SMITH D. H. stonecutter, res. Elmwood; was born in Kickapoo tpwnship, Jan. 27, 1845, and in 1867 went to Columbus, Ohio, and learned his trade, where he married Miss Bell Vance in 1872. She was born in Ohio in 1853. Have four children, Nellie, Dassie B., and Edson C. and Leroy. Came back to Illinois in 1875, and followed farming one year. Then removed to Elmwood and has been engaged at his trade since. Enlisted in the I4lh III. Cav., Co. M., Feb. 1864, was in all the engagements of the company up to the lime of Sloneraan's raid, in which he participated, and was taken prisoner. He and others were taken to .\tlanta Ga., by Graham scouts and from there was sent to Andersonville, where all his clothes and everything of value were taken. Their food consisted of a small piece of corn bread, and a mouthful of meat. After being confined three months there was sent to Millan, Ga. Thence to Savannah, Ga., were five days and nights without a mouthful to eat, and was shortly afterwards paroled, got a furlough and came home. Smith F. .S. eiiKlnccr, I', o. Eliowood.

SMITH GEOKGE S. livery and sale stable, res. Elmwood, was born in Peoria county on the 23d day of October, 1S43. His father was one of the earliest settlers in the county, coming in 1831-32, and located in this township, where he has resided since, and raised a family of four boys and three girls. The subject of this sketch married Lucy, daughter of Joel Blakesly, who was born in Elmwood township. January, 1847. They have two children - a boy and a girl.

STALKER WILLIAM, farmer and stock raiser, P. O. Elmwood. was born on the Isle of Man, on the 3d day of .September. 1827, and received a common school education in his native place. Immigrated tothe United States in June. 1845. landing in New York city. Mr. S. engaged in public works soon after arriving, contracting and building railroads and canals, having been a contractor on the Illinois canal, .ind also worked on the Erie. In the year 1856, he located in lirimfield township, remaining there nine years ; then came to Elmwood. In the year 1852, he married Miss Ann. daughter of William Corlett, born in March, 1827. Five children bless this union - \Vm. H., John J., Kcna, Hattie and Jennie, Mr. S. has held several local offices. They are members of the Episcopalian Church. Has 230 acres of land under good cultivation, valueilat $13,000.

STEVENS AMOS, retired fanner, res. Elmwooil, son of Job and Eliiabelh (Cha.sc) Stevens, wa« born in I'lainficld, N. H., on the 31st day of May, 1803, was reared on a farm and educated in his native town. When twenty years old he went to Virginia at teacher, and remained there six years ; thence to Louisiana, following the same occupation, and in 1S33 came to Peoria, where he arrived in July. Immediately after obtained a preSmption on the Kickapoo fork of 160 acres, on which be remained two years. (Was the first settler in Rosefield township, budt the first log cabin, and broke the first prairie.) When his brother purchased his claim at the end of two years, went to Peoria and followed clerking, and acted as deputy postmaster. In November, 1S36, he married Miss Elizabeth, daughter of George Morrow, of Sussex county, N. J., who was born there August 8, 1815. One child - George M., bom July 25, 1S37. Mrs. S. died August 13, 1S38. He married, for his second wife. Miss Sarah V., daughter of Deacon Zcnas Hotchkiss, who was born in Burlington, Conn., July 14, 1810. Three children blessed this union - Mary V., Sarah E. P. and Ellen L. Mr. S. came to Elmwood in 1856, where he is living a retired life. Stewart J. U. retired merchant, P. O. Elmwood.

TAYLOR ISAAC, farmer. Sec. 15. P. O. Elmwood, was born in Coshocton county, Ohio, January 4, 1S30. In December, 1849. married Miss Elisabeth Thrush ; she was bom in Coshocton county, Ohio, in 1S32. They have five children: Eliza Jane, now Mrs. P'rederick Anderson ; Mary Elizabeth, now Mrs. Fred. Pulsifer; Lavina H., now Mrs. Joseph Mettler; John F., and Jennie. Mr. Taylor owns 200 acres of land, 120 under cultivation ; valued at $io,ooa Enlisted in the 31st I. V. I. Company D, in 1864, aod was with .Sherman on his march to the sea. TAYLOR .TAMES, clerk. Elmwood.

TR.VCY, T. H. & CO. In the Fall of 1853, Mr. Tracy came to the beautiful town of Elmwood and built what is known as No. I Lincoln Ulock, a two-story brick - the first brick in the town - and engaged in the dry goods business. There are certain leading features in the business interest of all communities, and certain elements that lead to pros|<erily and success, and fill wants and requirements of the general public. Mr. Tracy has these. His stock, which is one of the very largest in the pl.ice, is complete in all its various departments. The apartments and arrangements of the store arc first-class. U|>on the main floor or salesroom, dry goo<ls and notions are seen in great variety. In the basement is the car]>et department, with an extensive line. On the second floor is as complete a clothing store as any one wUI find in any province town in the .State. The firm, which comprises T. H. Tracy & Co., wa,s established .iliout twentyseven years ago, and A. L. Tracy, ihc founder, has

TROTH JOHN, farmer, Sec. 2, P. O. Elmwood, was born in Highland county. Pa., on the 14th day of January, 1813, reared on a farm and attended the district school. He married Phoebe, daughter of John Beoans, and born in Pennsylvania, on the igtn day of August, 18 13. They had ten children, nine still living: Lovena A., born June 5, 1833; Elizabeth, born March 30, 1835, died May 4, 1836; Wm. J., born May 2, 1837; .\Ibert G., born May3i, 1S39; Josiah, born June 23, 1841 ; Isaac, born April 14, 1843 ; Jasper N., born M.-iy 17. 1845 ; Huldah, born August 21, 1S4S ; Sarah I., born July 9, 1S50 ; Oliver, born February 24, 1853. Has eighty acres of land, sixty acres under good cultivation ; valued at $5,000. Came to Peoria county in 1842; came from Peoria with his family, on foot, to this place ; erected a log cabin, in which they lived eighteen months, then built a frame building, where they still reside. TROTH JOSIAH, plasterer, Elmwood. TRUAX J. H. livery stable IvCeper, Elmwood.

VANDERVOORT J. A. retired merchant, res. Elmwood. Emigrated from Bellville, Canada, to the town of Elmwood when there was but two business houses in it, and engaged in the grocer's business, in the building opposite the Elmwood house. Style of firm. Jones & Vandervoort. Both families were compelled to live over the store as there was not a house for rent in the town. In the year l86l or 1862, he bought a small residence of Daniel Caverly and paid him $600 for the same ; and was very proud of it as it was the first home he could call his own. The firm of Jones & Vandervoort in the year 1S62 built a brick store in the block adjoining, and in 1876 Vandervoort & Wyley built an addition, twenty-four by one hundred, giving it the name of the block, Palace of Trade. It is one of the finest business rooms in the town. The firm continued until the death of Mr. Jones, which occurred June 19, 1871. It was then changed to Vandervoort & Wyley. until June, 1S78. On Mr. Vandervoort retiring from business his two sons-in-law and brother formed a partnership as the firm Wyley, Vandervoort & Sloan in 1878, and are the representatives of one of the leading business establishments of Elmwood. The principal features of stock are dry goods, clothing, boots and shoes, hats and caps. They occupy a store one hundred feet long, twenty-four wide, two stories high, and the largest in the place, and their stock is complete in all departments. It is bought with great care and is superior in character to those usually found in towns of this size. The house has an extensive trade.

VAN PATTEN E. photographer, res. Elmwood. Son of Joseph and Emeline (Brewster) Van Patten, natives of the State of New York. They came to Peoria county in 1845 and first located in Hollis township, afterwards removed to Rosefield township, where his father still resides. The subject of this sketch was born in Cayuga county, N. Y., on the 7th day of August, 1844, and came to the county with his parents. He married Miss Mary Turner, who was born in this county in 1S46. They have one boy and one girl. Are members of the Methodist Church of Elmwood. Mr. Van Patten enlisted in the 86th I. V. I., Co. H., in 1862 ; was in the principal engagements of the Army of the Cumberland, at Perryville, Chicamauga. Buzzard Roost, Missionary Ridge, etc. Was also with Sherman on the march to the sea, and the Carolinas. Had one shoulder broken to pieces and one foot crushed, and leg broken, by a falling tree near Goldsboro, N. C.

VICKERY ELIAS, retired farmer, res. Elmwood ; was born in Rensselaer county, N. Y., twelve miles east of Albany, on 2Sth of September, 1S13 ; grew to manhood on a farm, and attended the common school. When seventeen years of age his father died. He then worked by the month, and day, and supported his mother, with his brother's help. At the age of twenty-four married Miss Polly, daughter of Peter Sipperly, born Feburary 2, 1817. They had ten children, eight living ; Chester, of Taylor county, Iowa ; Malissa M. - now Mrs. John Patterson, of this county ; Phoebe E. - now Mrs. Samuel Clark, of Peoria county ; Roger, of Knox county, Ills.; Susan - now Mrs. Andrew Wilson, of Nebraska ; Lewis, of Knox county. Ills.; Mary - now Mrs. I. Andrews; Burtha E. - now Mrs. James Runyon, of Knox county. Ills. Two died in infancy. In 1840, Mr. V. went to Victoria, Texas, and engaged in farming, remained about eighteen months, and came to Illinois, arriving on the loth day of April, 1843. Came by water, and while crossing the Gulf of Mexico, came near being shipwrecked. The first two years after arriving in the county rented a farm, then bought what was known as the Wakefield farm. Mr. and Mrs. V. spent some eighteen years of their life in log cabins. Since that time has built two fine brick resiHenccs. He sold the Wakefidd farm f. r $3000, after erecting a brick house; and afterw.ii<l bought the Egleston farm, where they remained fi-i r years. Then he p.irchased a farm in Knox county, t«(> miles and a half west of Elmwood, where he built a brick house, and lived fifteen years. Then bought a farm in Rio township and remained on it until 1875. when he removed to Elmwood, where he has lived retired since. Are members of the Methodist Churtli and he is class leader.