Pike County, Illinois - Chapter with an unread heading (no. 8 of those read), 1880 (part 3 of 9)

Fjresent farm, consisting of 120 acres of valuable land, at that time uit a wildrrness and rei^ort for roving Indians. Ho was niiii-ried in 1824 in Tennessee. ti» Miss Cecil (ieorge, a native of that State. To them were burn 1 1 children, 6 of whom are living, - Eiiza, Jackson, Williurn, Jeremiah, Win. (\, and Celia. His jiresent wife, Lucinda, wt-' Castile, is a native of Tennessee. ^Ir. M. is one of the oldest living settlers of this township. He lived 0 weeks in a small brush liut that stood on the site of his present home. He is now almost totally blind, and thougli 80 years of age, his mind and mcmorv are clear. He .served 5 or 0 vears as Constable, and i> .one of I'ike's oldest pi«)neers. He is the father of 2 children by his last marriage, Joseph C and (ieorge F.

C/uirtes 11. Jieuoud, farmer, see. 32; P. O. Pearl; was born in Fairtiel 1, Conn., in 1S20. His parents were Stephen P. and Lydia (DonaMsoni lienoud, natives of that State, who came to this count}' in ls;i7. pureha>ed land and returned. Their final settlement was made in 1843, in Detroit township, where he lived until '55, when he sold out and went to Ohio. Tiie following year he settled in in Henry Co., 111., and on the homestead in this county in 1^04, where hedied iti I80r,. She is still living in the SOth year of her age. The subject of this sketch was married in 1844 to Mary Wickam, a native of Kent, England, who died March 5, 1805, and !- children have been born to them: (ieorge F., (Jan»line, Marv, Eliza, Marsha, li«tbert E., Uichard (i., Charles II. and Stejihen. His present wife, Kary, daughter of Hiram Duti', is a native of Kentucky, who settled near Milton in 1825. The family can be numbered among the early pilgrims of Montezuma tp.

D<tvid liobeits, tanner, sec. 33; P. O. Kedfttrd; was born in Delaware Co., Aug. 8, 1833, and is the son of David and Lovina (Pool) Roberts, natives of Vermont and New York, who came to this county in 1837, and entered land on sees. 29 and 3<'», and went to <3hio; returned in 1S3^ and settled on sec. 30; subse<juently he moved to Hardin t(»wnship and Spring Creek, thence to Pleasant Hill, and in 1850 he moved the family to Pittsfield and crossed the plains to California, returning in 1851. Hedied at his home in 1850. He was a minister of the Christian denomination, to which he gave much of his time. His estimable wife died in 1872. The subject of this sketch was married in 1862 to Miss Susan, daughter of Asa Cooper, a native of this countv. Lavinia E., Lizzie, John

WiJJiam lioU'ffs, fixvmev, ,»(.'(!. L'T; P. O. Milton: was born in En<:;land in 185o, and LMni<^rated to America in 1807, stop|)in<^ in Peoria county one year, when he came to this county, wliere he has since made it his home. He was married in 1875 to Mivss Ellen Crane, a native ot" Eiiijland. To them have Iteen horn 3 children, Frederick, Caroline and Mary Ellen, lie settled on his ])resent farm in 1S65, consisting of 65 acres, valued at >^'2,000. He is a Deacon of the Christian Church, of which his family are members. William P. Sargertt^ proprietor of liotel, Bedford, was born in W(»rcester Co., Mass., in 1825, and is the son of William and Polly (Frost) Sargent, who emigrated from that State in 1839 and settled in Summer Hill. Some years later they moved to this township and settled south of Bedford, wliere tliey both died. The subject ofjthis sketch was married in 1853 to Miss Plarriet E., daughter of Silas A. Chandler, a native of this county. In 1838 he moved to Bedford and engaged at milling some years, an'd opened public house in 1871. He owns the hotel and 37 acres of land, valued at 83,000. Mr. S. is the father of 3 children, Wm. O., Hattie p]. and Martha. Is School Director, and one of the oldest and most worthy citizens.

Nohle S/((no, fartner, sec. 6; P. O. Milton; is the son of Aaron and Phcebe (Nardike) Shaw, natives of Xorth Carolina, where she died at an early day. The subject of this sketch was born in Guilford Co., N. C, in 1819. and emigrated with his father to this county in the fall of 1829, sto]i])ing through the winter at Montezuma, and the following s])ring settling on Franklin Prairie, where he died in 1830. Bereft of ]iarents while yet a youth, and left alone in the wilderness, he sought employment among the scattered settlers of Pike. By strict economy he was in a few years enabled to purchase 60 acres of his present estate, which he has since increased to 120. He was married in 184-5 to Miss Julia A. Franc, a native of Kentucky, where she was born in 1826. To them have been born 9 children, all of whom are living: Mary, William T., Ada A., James A., John, Louella, Frank M., Daniel B. and Yirgil. ^Ir. S. has served as Roatl Commissioner, School Trustee and Director several years, and numbers among those of the early settlers, an honored and respected citizen.

W. S. Smith, of the firm of Butler it Smith, grocers, Milton, was born in Detroit tp., this county, in 1859, the son of Richard Smith, an early settler of this countv, where lie died in 1863. This firm succeeded John T. Hall in this trade in 1879, and although young men, their energies and abilities call out a large and increasing trade.

Z,. J. SniitJi>'rman, retired fanner, was born in Uutherford Co., Tenn., Jan. 7, 1819; was married to ^liss .Miriel Brown, a native of Lawrence Co., Ala., where she was bon. March 22, 1821. Of this marriage 6 children have been born, one (»f whom is living, William, who married Louisa Lester in 1863, and thev have 3 children.

Otis, Miivo aiul Inez. Mr. S. sottloil in Morgan C<i., near Jacksonvillf, ill 1n27. Jesse and .lincy iJrown. jwireiits of Mrs S., were early pioneerii in tliat county. Three years afterward lie moved to McI)^>noiii;li county, thence to (Jeneva county, ami hack to his native State; returnin;^:. lie st'ttled in I)etr»»it tj»., where he etill owns 2<>o acres, the original honle^tead. Mr. S. has heen prominent in the county, having 8erve<l as Assessor a numher of years. Supervisor a number of ternH and elected (county Treasurer in isOT; was re-elected in 1869, an 1 is Village Trustee at the j)res4'nt time. Democrat.

Elisfi'i Soicars, farmer, sec. 26; 1*. < ). Hedtord; was Iwrn in Hamilton Co., N. J., in 1813; he is the son of Henry ami Ann (Potter) Sowers, natives of that State, who enji<;ratiMl to ()hio, where they b<»th died. The subject of this sketch was marrit'd in Ls.SO to Miss ('arolino Sco^gin, u native of Hamilton county. (>., where she was born in 1816. Their chihlren are Melissa, Henry, Mary, Tliomas A., Oliver, William W., Hi'uton, Kdward and .Vmanda. Mr. S)wurs came to this county in 1S56 and srttled t»n Ids |«res«'nt estate, consisting of Tit" acres. Mr. S. is the lar'jrst lanil-holii«'r in the townshi|>, and is a well known citizen.

Jane Sfeirirt, sec 2«>; P. O. Milton; is the widow of Hcnjamin Stewart, who was Uirn in Kock Castle Co., Ky., Anril 26, 18(»9. He came to this county at an early day aticj setllo<l in this t4»wnsliip, where he reside*! until his death, which occurred at Kldorado, Kan., July 2J, l'^74. Ho was marrietl Dec. 6, 1S38. to Miss Jan*-, daughter of Thompson and Sarah A. (Smith) Williams, the subject of this sketch, who was born in Scott Co., Ky., April '^, 1S2(', a descen<lant of the lijiins family, of N'iririniati «>ri/^in. Mr. S. made his lirst settlement on the present farm of Jo^iah Hoover, and was amon^ the early pioneers. He was a citizen highly esteemed, and left a lar^e circle of friends. Of their several cliilurcn 6 are livitJi;: Thtunpson W., Sarah Ji., I*hiladelphia O., William L.. Julia A. and Emma U. Wm. L. resides on the homestead, upon which his parents settled in 1851. Mr. and Mrs. S, were members of the Christian Church.

Henri/ Tankershy, farmer, sec. 1, P. U. M.-iitt-zuiua; was burn in Scott county in 1S54, and is the son of Edward and Pliol>e (Sweet) Tankersley, natives of Kentucky, who settled in Mortran county in 1821, then in Scott county in 1840, He surveyed! both counties for early settlements, and was County Ju<l<:e in \'iO\\\ Morgan and Scott counties. In 1n64 he came to this county, and settled on the farm now occupied by Lis son and widow, where he died in 1866. His life was marked with a degree of prominence tlir()Uii:;li()iit. lie was Magistrate many years, and an early pioneer of Morgan county, llo left 3 cliildren, all of whom are living: Lyman T., Thomas and Sarah. Mr. T. has a farm of 140 acres, valued at $-1:0 per acre.

David L. Thurman^ farmer, sec. 21; P. O. Milton; was born in Cumberland Co., Ky., in 1834, and is the son of James and Polly (Robinson) Thurman, natives of Kentucky and So. Carolina, who emigrated to this county in 1837, and settled on the present homestead, consistino^ of 140 acres, 100 of which is now under cultivation, valued at $40 per acre. He died Feb. 2, ls71, and she followed him Feb. 2, 1S77. The subject of this sketch was married August, 1S5S, to Miss Martha A., daughter of William Smith, the first settler of Winchester, Scott county, where she was born in 1833. Priscilla and Amarilla are their living children. Mrs. T. has been a life-long invalid, but tenderly cared for by a fond liusband and children, Mr. T. had no opportunities for education, but through his energy and indomitable will has accumulated considerable property. The family are members of the Christian Church, and number among the early settlers and highly respected citizens.

Thomas L. Thurman, farmer, sec. 21; P. O. Milton; was born in Franklin Co., Ya., in 1799, son of David and Susanna (Leftwich), natives of that State, where they died. The subject of this sketch emigrated to Cumberland Co., Ky., where he was married to Miss Millie Black, who was born in Bedford Co., Ya., in 1801; she died in this county in 1871. To them were born 9 children, 5 of whom are living: Sarah A., William H., James L., John T. (who married Mary Boren. By this marriage 3 grandchildren surround him), Lolu, Unie, and Howard. Henrietta, the youngest daughter, resides on the homestead. Mr. T. came to this county in 1842, and settled on his present estate of 120 acres, valued at S^O per acre; he is a member of the Baptist denomination, and politically belongs to the old-line Whigs.

Benjamin F. Wheeler, retired farmer; residence, Milton; was born in Clermont Co., O., in 1818, the son of Benjamin and Mary (McCarty) Wheeler, natives of Kentucky and Pennsylvania, respectively, who emigrated to Illinois in 1834, and settled in Pearl township, where they both died. The subject of this sketch was married in Pearl in 1844 to Miss Almira, daughter of Peter Clemmons, who settled in this county in 1829. Of their several children, but one is living: John A., who married Amanta Morton. Two children have been born to them, Cora B. and Anna R. Mr. W. settled in this township in 1863. and on his present estate in 1875, consisting of 80^ acres, valued at sloO per acre. The homestead occupied by his son has 173 acres, besides 12 acres of timber. Mr. W. is a self-made man; his o])portunities for education were limited, and his success has been effected only through his untiring industry. Is one of the "City Fathers," and is a member of the Christian Church.

This is the uutist sciutheastern townshij) of the count v. It is mostly tiinl>erc<l larul, with a small strij) of prairie lainl near its center. It ishouinletl t»n the east i>v the Illiiinis river, and a ''reater jtart of the t«»\vnshij» is very rou^ii, ami is atlaj>te<l i>rinei|»ally to stock-raising. The tirst settlers to locate within its ounlers came alu.ut 1S24 or 18'J5, and were A. Perkins, J. R. Ottwell, William Pruett ami John Ottwell. Thf tirbt iMJprovt'nuMits wt-re made on sections 15 and 27. Ainoii:; the more pnimintiit early settlersof the townshiu were Thomas S. Lon^, Thomas Lumley and William Camerer. The tirst child Ixirn in the township was John Ottwell, and the tirst ix-rson to die was Thomas Murray. The first ))artie8 married were William Ottwell and Miss ILichel Collins. They were united hy Ilev. Mr. Osborn, u Ha)»tist minihter, who also i»reaehed the tirst sermon in the township, in IS'JD. in the house of John Ottwell. The first scho<d-hi>use was ereeted in 18.'>7 on section 28. The first church was huilt in 1^07. The fir^t Justice of the Peace was James McCunm'll.

J?tr Crtt'k M ills. - This establishment was first built in ]^50 as a horse-mill, and in 1S57 it was proj)elled l)y steam. In 1^»m it was torn «K»wn and rebuilt by (it-orge Schutz. Mr. Wm. Wheeler jMirchased it the same year and is still its owner. It is now operated by (t. W. Ritberts, and be it to his credit to say that Mr. Iti^berts makes the best tjuality of flour and has a large run of custom. A frw years ago j»eo]>le came a distance of 25 miles to this mill. There is also a saw-mill attached to it.

Pearl Station. - This is the largest village in the townshijt, containing about 150 irjhabitants, and is situated ii)>on the Louisiana branch of the Chicago, Alton cS: St. Louis railroad. It was surveyed by order of Thomas S. Long, guardian of the heirs of Samuel Fulcher, and is located on the southwest quarter of section 10. It

Trinity M.E. Church is located at Pearl Landing on the Illinois river. It was organized in 1856 by Rev. E. Elliott, with six members, at the house of T. H. Lincoln. It was known by the name of Pearl Landing M. E. Church, which name it continued to bear until 1871, when the present church structure was erected. The Society worshiped in Mr. Lincoln's liouse for two 3'ears, when they removed their place of worship to the Pearl Prairie school-house. While worshiping at this ])lace the Society was more commonly known as the Pearl Prairie j\I. E. Church, but was really the same organization. In 1869 the Society moved to the new school-house at Pearl Landing, and in ISJl occupied the present church edifice. Pev. Charles Mclvown is Pastor.

James II. Dawsott, physician, was born in "Warren county, Ind., Aug. 3, 1836, and is a son of John W. and Effie A. Dawson; was educated in the common schools, and at the age of 24 enlisted in the late war, Co. D, 1st Mo. Inft., where he served for 2 years. He is a graduate of the Keokuk Medical College, in Keokuk, Iowa ; began the practice of medicine in Pleasant Hill, this county, in 1874, remaining there one year. He then located in Chowrow, this county, where he still resides and has built up a good practice. In Feb., 1858, he married Miss Sarah Hamner, daughter of Jesse Hamner, deceased, an early settler of this county, and they have 3 children - Mollie, Anna and Flora.

Enoch W. Garrison was born in Posey county, Ind.. Dec. 22, 1818. He is a son of Elijah Garrison, who landed his family in this county long before railroads were thought of and when the Indians and wild animals roamed at large, and the wolves made the night hideous by their constant howling. He located in Montezuma tp. Enoch W. hunted coons where Milton now stands, and on one occasion a i)anther chased their dog's from the huntin<; <;rounds. He was deprived of educational advantages, as there were no schools in the first settlement of this county. In a few years, however, came the days of subscri|)tion schools and teachers with ox gatis in their hands; he attended school for a short time in a log cabin where Milton now stands. He has been- married three times, and is the father of 8 children, of whom 4 are living; William, Lewis A., Hannah L. and Enoch W. Mr. G. is enofaj'ed in farmini>:and stockraising, and resides on sec. 2. this tp. ; has been a hunter all his life; hunting and trapping in winter and farming during the summei.

tlie pioneer days of Scott ouiinty. llu wasa native of Kentucky and canie to .lacksonville in l^^'Jr*, when there was hut one houtio in that city; came to this county witii Ijis family in 1841 and settled in IVarl tp., where lie resided until his death, which occurred Feb. 10, 18«)2. Oar siihjcct was raised on a farm and received a commi»n. school education; served 'S years in the late war in Co. I, *jyth Keg. 1. V. I., and was in the foilowin;:; battles: liartsville. Mo., sie^c of Vicksbur;;, Champion Hills, lilack Uiver liridge, ^[ata;^orda. Fort (Taiiies, on Mobile Hay, and otheri); he was honoralily dischar^jed in 1^»;.'». June 11, 1>^03, he njarried Sarah .F. IV-acock, dau;^hter v\' Henry l'eac<»ck, deceased, an early settler of Pike ctiunty; they have had 1<> children, of whom 8 are livin-;, - Henry, Nancy, Catharine. Jacob, l*eter, liJins<im, Martha and John. Mr. Kessinger is enga;:ed in farming and stock-raising, and resides on sec. 'JO. He is Justice of the Peace.

Imrents tirst move*! to New Jersey; he moved fnun that State with lis family in an early day and locatcil in this then wild country. They are the olde^t married immigrants living in IVarl tji. Mr. I»ng is a Son of Morgim an<l ICachel L<»ng. deceiised. Mr^. Long was born Nov. 7, IMo, and it> a daughter td" lijirney and Margaret l)eemer, deceasctl; they have had 1' children, id' whom 5 arc living - Thomas S., Morgan. Mary A., Kii/alM-th and Kachel. .Mr. I/ong engaged in the mercantile business for 3 or 4 years after the close of the war, but now is relire<l from active business and resides in l*earl, on sec. Ifi. In early da^'s he had to g«> a distance of IH or 20 miles tt» mill; at one time he went in a wootlen-wheeleil wagon, was water bouml while gone, and was - - i 'i- to get to the mill; lie stopped at a luThe-mill and staiil over > .* , when they ground the corn the same day, and he returned on Monday.

T}v»mn% S. I^n^h'^r., was burn June 21, 1>^33, in Pucks county, Pa., and is a son of Tiiomas S. I^»ng, of Pearl Prairie; cain«' to Illinois with his parents in \<M>. Aug. 27, 1>54, he married Mary C. Peac«»ck, daughter of Henry Peac«»ck. dec., an early settler of Calhoun county, HI., and they have had lo children. 8 of wluim are liviuL'. - Henry T.. Fannie L., Sarali M.. Nancy A., P«»lly ('., James W., Ktiie C., and Pjttisoin A. Mr. Long is a carpenter, and also a farmer, on sec. 10 this tp.

A. J. Ottweil is the ohlest settler living in Pearl tp.,and was \h)T\\ in Poss County, O., April 22, 1M7; is a son <»f .lohn an*! Zyj»oriah Otwell, dec, who were natives of Delaware. Mr. Ottwell was brought here by his parents in 182.S, was raibcil on a farm, received but 4 months' schooling, and that in a subscription scluMtl. He is a s(^>lfmade man, and has tilled every office in the tp. except Justice of the Peace. The Plack Hawk Indians camped on the sam<? latjd Mr. Otwell now owns. At that time there were but '.\ families in the tp., vi/: Joshua an<l John Ottwell and Abraham Janes. He went 20 miles to mill. His father was the first blacksmith in the county and erected a shop near the mouth of Bee creek in i*earl ip., in Dec, 1828. The next sliop was erected in Atlas by Benjamin Barney in 1830. When people came from Atlas and the snrrounding connir/ to Mr. Ottwell's shop, they would make a visit of several days, and tish antl hunt while their work was being done in the shop. Feb. 29, 1844, he married Miss Mary A. Henry, daughter of Jacob Henry, dec, an early pioneer. They have had 12 children, 8 of whom are living, namely, Mary J.. Charles, George A., Elizabeth, Alex. J , Louise, Sarah and Emalissa C. Inearly life Mr. Otwell engaged in boating 8 years, but is now a tanner and stock-raiser, residing on sec. 9.

Joshua R. Ottwell. a native of this county, was born Oct. 6, 1845, and is a son of William Ottwell; was raised on a farm, and educated in the common schools; was a soldier in the late war in Co, G, 137th Reg. I.V.I. In 1865 he married Miss Lucy Woods, daughter of James Woods, dec They have had 6 children, of whom 4 are living, namely, - Thomas J., Frances L., Jesse E. and Walter J. Mr. O. is engaged in farming and stock-raising, and resides on the old homestead, sec 28.

George W. Roherts was born in Kinderhook Dec. 25, 1841, and is a son of Ezekiel Roberts. In 1^52, he, in company with his eldest sister, started for California; when about half way across the plains his sister sickened and died, leaving him, but a boy, alone in a dreary country. He returned and worked by the month in this county until he accumulated some capital, when he engaged in the mercantile business on Bee creek; he sold outto Mr. Smith in 1876, and has since been operating the Bee Creek Mills. He has served 8 terms? as Supervisor, and has tilled every other tp. ofKce except Justice of the Peace. He married Lowena Albert, by whom he had 7 children, viz: Josephine, George E., Ezekiel, Mary, Wm. J., Jajnes W. and Florence.

'William Wheeler was born in Clermont county, O., March 7, 1823, and is a son of Benjamin Wheeler, dec. He came to this county in 1834, and is a farmer and stock-raiser, on sec. 32. In 1843 he married Matilda Battershell, and they have had 12 children; 7 are living, : Washington W., Nancy, Matilda W., Amanda M., Dora E , Sarah E. and Lora M. Mr. W. went to California in 1849, and returned in 1852. He used to kill deer and turkeys ; helped raise a house in 1836 in a valley where sycamores liave since grown 12 inches in diameter.

William T. Williams^ physician, was born in Adams county. III., Mardi 20, 1841, and is a son of G. W. Williams, of that county. He received a common-school education, and at the age of 16 years began to read medicine; he was graduated at the Iowa Medical College at Keokuk, and began practice in this tp. in April, 1869, where he still resides and has a large practice. JuJy 16, 1863, he married Margaret A. Walker, daughter of Archibald Walker, dec, and they have had 5 children, 3 of whom are living, namely, George F., llattie B. and Myra Grace. Few doctors have built up so large a practice in so short a time as has Dr. Williams. He was in the late war in Co. K., 53d Mo.

This township, wliicli in many respects is second to none in the County, ii» in the northern part of the county, and is hounded upon the nortli l»y Hrowti county, on tlio i-ast hy P^iiirnmnnt townsliip, on tlje south hv (Trii.'ij!?vilk', ami on tliu ^vl»^t hv Ciumiherohur^ township. When it wa-i first setth'd tiiere was hut little prairie hinil within its Ijortlers; almost tlie entire surface was covered with tiniU'r; nuich of it, however, was of stnall jjfrowth. Wo now hi'hold hi«;hly iMijirovetl and cultivatt^l farm-. lhn»u;;hout tiie township, the rcfult of the well directed lahor ot' the pioneers, their descendants, and those who Citine here in later years. Ainon^ the early pil;;riins who located here prior an<I up to is.'i.'i, we mention James II. Clu'tioweth, RtU'rt ( irpp>ry, William lirownin^. Jait'.cs Ritchie, .Matthew l>ale, (iideon j'entlev, Joseph Kin::. David Johnson, B. L. Matthews, Nicholas James. David C'hIMs, John Uoncj, Chas. Dorsey, Joseph (,'avender, John Hume. Ahel Shelley, John Matthews, Mr. Livelady and John Ciillaspie. The lalt«'r six ^'eiitlemeii came to the county as early as or even l>efore 182U. James Wells came in 1825, an<l iiis son, Stephen V. Wells, who wa.s ]>orn the same year, was the first white chihl l>orn in tlie township, (leor^e Hrii^ht. a veteran of the RevolutiMnary war, came in 1S27. Only two or three of th(»o pioneers are living; in the town>hip at the present time. S^me iiave move<l to other scenes of lahor, hut by far the ijreater number are dead. After 1835 settlers came in quite rapidly, and improvements were made throughout the townshi}*.

"(to back with me 50 years and compare our condition then with what it is at ttresent. Fiftv vears a«'o our inhabitants consisted of a few hundred liardy pioneers who settled along the river blutl's and around the edges of groves of timber, and were living in little log cabins and subsisting on corn bread, wild game an«l honev, with such veiretaldes a.s thev could raise on tlieir new improvements. We had very t\i\^- roads then, only such as were naturally made by the settlers passing from one settlement to another. We had no bridges across streams, nor conveyance of any kind except by horseback or in an ox wagon; no railroads or steamboats in those days: what little transportation was done iu those days was done with keel- boats. We had no schools nor freeschoul system, and when our little loc^ school-houses bejjan to sprint^ up it was by the individual effort of the poor settlers. Although these schools were of a very poor character, they were a great benefit to the children of pioneers, who were able to attend one or two winters. We had no churches, stores, shops or manufacturing establishments; we had no railroads in the State, or telegraph lines; but many of us have lived to see the wonderful changes that have taken place ip half a century. From a few hundred settlers we have multiplied to many thousands. The land that was bought by the early settler for si. 25 per acre has advanced in price until it is worth from s40 to $100 per acre. Public roads have been laid out, graded and bridged.. The log school-house has given place to fine frame and brick structures, which are supplied with competent teachers, good books, etc, Instead of horseback and o.x-wagou rides we have fine carriages, spring wagons, etc.; and instead of keel-boats we have magnificent steamers plying up and down our noble rivers. In the last few years over 100 miles of railroad have been built within our countv, with two bridgres spanning the Father of "Waters, connecting us with our Western States and Territories. Fifty years ago our State had not a single rod of railroad: now she has 10,000 miles. The first of this grand system of railroads was commenced in 1S37 or "3S, at Xaples. on the Illinois river, and was built to Jacksonville. A few davs awo I was on this road at Naples and found still in use some of the old original ties upon which the road was first built. They are red cedar, and were brought from Tennessee.

'* We have seen the time when our grand old county's credit was so poor that she could not borrow $200 to buy the 160 acres of land upon which to locate our county-seat. I have seen the credit of oiir State so poor that the interest-bearing bonds could not be sold for 25 cents on the dollar; but now these things are all changed; and I feel thankful to the Giver of all Good that I have been permitted to live out so nearly the time allotted for man's existence here. Among all those improvements for the good of our people none has given me more satisfaction than our free-school system, where every child in the land has an equal chance to gain an education. I pay no tax more cheerfully than my school-tax, although individually I never had the benefit of one cent of the public money for my education, for the reason that I lived a little too early in a new country to get an education at all."

The first school taught in the township was in 1S30, in the southeastern corner; John Cavender was the teacher. He was one of the strict "old masters '' who have lived their day of usefulness and have given place to the more modern teacher. Our free-school system was not inaugurated until many years after this school was taught. So much per quarter was charged for each pupil. Evi- dently Mr. Cavender carried on an excellent scliool, - at least in his own estimation, for his charges were hii;h. K:ich pnpil was required t(j ]>ay >^8.r)0 per torui. Mr. Caveinler was reinarkaMy strict as to the dt-portnu'iit uf his itnj)ils. He would " bla/.e '' the tives i)etween the hoys and girls, kL'ej>ing them separate; and the one who dared overstep the bouiuls suffered for it. He made it a ride to *'fl«»g" at least one luilf the scholars each ilay.

Peny Sprint/a. - These springs are located in the ea^t ])art «>f the township, an<l are greatly valued for their curative i)roperties. We quote the following descriptive and historical article concerning these springs, juihlished in 1S72:

" Perry Springs have received a national celebrity, being the most noted resort in the West. They are situated most beautifully near a creek among the hills went of the Hlinois river, and at the conthience of several deep ravines. The surrounding country is very broken, hills are steej), and covered with a beautiful forest growth. These sjirings have long been known by the Indians. What is now knt>wn as the Magnesia Spring gushes through a rock in great (juantities, and was called by them "spring in the rock." its medicinal qualities were well known to them, an<l they brought their sick to it from great tiistances to be healed. Little cabins were used by invalids until 1S5(;, when Zack Wade, win* was attracted there for his health, erected a very good hotel building. To H. A. Watson, Ks«i., of Springfield, HI., isilue the credit of developing not only this spring but also others in close pro.vimity, erecting another very large hotel, with many extensive improvements; and to nis iiuiefatigable energy and determinaticm through numerous unforeseen obstacles, is to be given the praise of furnishing the country the finest natural resort in America. The water is strongly imj»n'gnated with magnesia, lime, in»n, potassa, .s(xla, salt, etc., etc. There are three springs within a few steps of the hotel building, called respectively Magnesia, Iron and Sulphur sj»rings. Each not only tastes differently, but oj>erates differently ; and v.'hat a wise provision of Providence is here illustrated, - three springs but a few rods apart, all strongly raediaited ami having each different medicinal pro]>ertics; and of all the diseases that attiict the human family but very few of them but what one of these springs would relieve, if not wholly cure. It is a singular fact that these S]>ring3 are not affected in their tlow of water bv (Irv or wet weather, or their temperature by either hot or cold weiither. In the summer the water ranges at 50", and in the winter at 4^*^ Fahr."

Tlic name of the ti»wnship was derived from the town situated near its center, and the histories of the two are so closely identified tliat we pass from the history of the township to that of the town.

Perry

and first christened " Booneville," in honor of tlie famous Ken neky liuntcr. It was settled hiri^ely 1)\- Kentuckians, and a j^reat many of these people atid their dt'sceiidants still reside here; Init a majority of the poi)ulation are Eastern people: the German predominate above every other foreign class. Tliere is not a negro in the town. When one occasionally "strikes" the jilace the boys all gather around him, anxious to see this curious colored man, which annoys this dark-skinned gentleman not a little, and he consequently makes his stay brief.

As abi»ve mentioned, the town was first named Booneville, but was su1)se(|uently changed to Perry, in honor of Com. Perry, of lake Erie fame. This name was given by David Callis, with whom the honor of naming the town was left. Mr. Callis was the father of Mrs. Reynolds, wife of Thos. Revnolds, now livino near Perrv.

Joseph S. King, who came to Perry in 1832, was its first merchant. Dr. Sut])hin, who came in 1835, was its first physician. The town has enjoyed its season of prosperity as well as adversity, and is now quite a business point. It contains several good stores, three of which are quite large establishments. They carry a general line of merchandise, and a large and well selected assortment. Among the business men and the business houses are the following: Shastid & Cockill, A. S. Whittaker, and J. F, Metz, all general dealers; Dunn & Brengelman and Dana Ayers, druggists; three restaurants; one hotel, kept by 11. J. Chenoweth; two barber shops; one livery stable; four blacksmith shops, and one mill. It also contains one school-house, six churches, and one newspaper.

The first school-house in the town was built in 1835. It was a log structure and school was taught here by Hannah French. The present school building was erected at a cost of ^4,000. It contains four rooms. There are in attendance at present an average of 200 ])upils. Prominent among the teachers who have taught here are Mr. Freeman, Richard Noyes and Allen. C. Mason. Mr. Luce is the present teacher.

The Perry Cornet Band was organized in 1876. They have fine instruments, and the band is one of the best in the county. Geo. W. Ham, B. Hume, C. Norris and Frank Bright are all that were members when it was ororanized. A. Greg^orv was the first leader, and A. A. Ilinman is the present leader.

Methodist Church. - A nucleus of the present church at Perry was formed by a few people who met at the house of David Callis about the year 1832. At that time a class was formed consisting of David Callis and wife, Ira Andrews and wife, Mr. Gillasjne and wife, ^[argaret Matthews, G. W. Ilinman and wife, Isaac Davis and wife, B. L. Matthews and wife, N. W. Reynolds and wife, and Susan Beard. From that time regular meetings were held at private houses, but principally at the residences of David Callis and J. B. Matthews. These meetings were held otily once in four weeks.

Christum Church, - The tirst njetting for the or;,'anization <»f this Church ttxik place at the llou^e of Nicholas Ilobbc, on the southeast (juarter of sec. 2y,jibout tiie year ls37. Nicholas liobbs Rn«l wife, Abraham Chenowetli and wife, (iideon Bentley and wite, Samuel Van I'elt, Wm. Van Pelt and wife, Wm. ('henoweth and wite and«>thers, met at that lime for the purpose of organizing a Church. Samuel \'an Pelt, Wm. \'an Pelt an<l Nicholas Ilobbs were tlic officiating Elders on this oa*asion. Ileligious meetings were iield at ditlerent j»rivate houses thn»ughout the neighlMirhood until ls.'!;», when tlie congregation erected a house of worship. This building was a frame 1*^ by 24 feetiri size, and was locjited on the southeast ijuarler of sec. 28, which was in the village of Perry. Ti»e c(»ngregalion was 6Upj>lied with traveling j)reaciier8 for a immlK'r of years, among whom were Klders Wm. Strong and Jolm Keari. The tir^t Fillers elected at the organization were Nicholas Ilobbs, Wui. Van Pelt and Wm. Chenowith. The tirst Deacons were Abrahani Chenowetli and Gideon Hentley. The princijtal preaching was <h»ne by the Eh'ers for the first few years, when the congr»';;ati'»n enirni.'e<l Fhler David Ilobbs to officiate as Pastor.

In April, 1*^43, the great revivalist, Elder Wm. lirown, of Kentucky, held a protractetl meeting in this church, lasting over two weeks. The religious fervor produced by his efforts was very sati?factory. and si>me '^O conversions were made. The old church building being too small to hold the immense crowds that were di-awn to hear him, one side was removed and a large shed addition was built, which was capable of holding some 5(K> people. For the next few years meetinj^s were held in the old Ijuilding. at tlie sclioolhouse, and occasionally in the Baj)ti6t church. In 1851 a more commodious honse of worsliip was built on lot 4, block 1, Tbomp- Fon's addition. It was 34 In' 50 feet, with seats for 400 ])eo]>le, and was erected at a cost of about $2,000. The buildint^ committee were James H. Chenoweth. David Johnson and Charles Dorsey. Elder Alpheus Brown for a while previous to this liad been regular Pastor. Being a carpenter, he in company with John Keed took the contract for and erected this church. Elder Brown continued his services with the congregation. This building was occupied until 1879, during which time the congregation employed the regular services, as pastors, of Elders Uonan, Wm. Mclntyre, Samuel Johnson, A. G. Lucas, H. 11. "Walling, Clark Braden and others. During the labors of' these worthy and able men, there was much good done, and many accessions were made to the ranks of the Church.

In April, 18"9, the congregation commenced agitating the question of the necessity for and propriety of building a more modern and commodious liou»e of worship. A building committee was appointed M'ith full power to examine and adopt ])lans for the erection of a suitable building. This committee consisted of Jon Shastid, Alex. Dorsey, John S. Dorsey, Bennett F. Dorsey, Matthias Gregory, Jasper M. Browning, Dr. W. D. C. Doane and James Walker. Jon Shastid was appointed Treasurer of the committee, and Alex. Dorsey and James Walker executive officers. Plans were accepted, contracts made, the work vigorously prosecuted, and the building completed by the first of January, 1880. It is built in the Gothic style, is 38 by 64 feet in size, with an auditorium finely frescoed and furnished, and with a seating capacity to accommodate 500 people. It cost about $4,000, and it is a credit to the society and an ornament to the town. The present membership of the congregation is about 330. The Pastor is Elder J. T. Smith, who took an active part in. and was one of the main workers in collecting money for, the erection of the new building. The Elders are Jasper M. Browning, Alex. Dorsey and Bennett F. Dorsey. The Deacons are Wm. Love, Wm. M. Browning, Henry Mays and Edward Wade. Clerk, J. E. Smith, and Treasurer D. S. Rickart. The Sunday-school is conducted by Superintendent J. B. Warton, and has an average attendance of over 100.

Zion Church is located on sec. 4, and was erected in 1852. It is a substantial structure, and meetings have been held in it since its erection every two weeks, with few exceptions. The society had held meetings years previous to the erection of this edifice. Rev. Smith was the first minister. The congregation numbered but 10 members when the house was built; at present the membership is 50. Since the erection of the building they have not missed a month without holding Sunday-school in it.

Lutheran Church. - This Church was organized in 1859, and was the first church of that denomination in Pike county. The congregation met for the first 10 years in the Christian church, but in f)er8t)nHl njention forms the better |»art of local liiBtorv. Those who lave made and are making the history of Perry and tiie township deserve Pjx'cial mention in a work ot tliis nature.

Dini Ayrt-i was bc»rn in Miissaciuisetts Dee. 7, ISOD; is tiie 8on of Jason anil Betsey (Midinan) Ayres; was eduwited in the common schotds of Massachusetts, mid between the ages of Kl and 20 maniifaetiirtMl salt from sea water. In 1S3»I he eann' to this county, and in IS.JS settled in the town of Perry, since which time he Iwis followe<l the drug l)usincss. In 1838 he married Alice Cleland, and thev have 3 children, a son and daughter. In jmlitics Mr. Ayres is a Il«!publican. lie voted tin* Free-Soil ticket iti 1S40, and iti 1^4*J was elected (yoiinty .Magistrate. He has been School Trustee, (yoUector, and Trustee for the (Corporation.

Oeon/e W. Bdhlw'nt was l>ortj in New Vork city in 1830; is the son of David ami Ann(Desney) Paldwin. His early educational advantages were very limiti'd. In 185S he married Sarah .lane Mjison, a native of New IIam|»iiire. Of their children U are living, 4 sons and one daugliter. One son is 8tu<lying dentistry, and one of his daughters is a teacher. By occupation Mr. Baldwin is a miller. I»ut has at presctit retired from l)usiness.

Stephen Haimlinj, st>n of Thoma.>- and Keziah Panning, was l>orn May 15, 1815. Ilis father wax from Virginia, an<l his mother from Maryland; b<»th are of German descent, lie was educated in a subscription scliool, and CAine from Ohio to Illinois in 1^37, settling near ('haml>ersiiurg. DecemlR-r 10. ls3J», he was married toKlizabeth Higg. Of their 8 children, only 3 girls are living, and are marrie<l. Mr. B. has been ScIukiI Director and lioad-master. He owns lOO acres of gotxl land on sec. 20. In |M»litic8 he is a Democrat.

W. A. Beavers, deceased, son <d" Wm. Beavers, was born in Missouri Dec. 1, 1824; emigrate<I to Pike Co. in 1809, and folhiwed merchandising for several years. In 1800 he married Mary Elizabeth Sinitii, who was born in Pike Co, Aug. 20, 183'^. Her parents, Aberland and Lucy A., were natives of Kentucky. Mr. and Mrs. Beavers have 3 children: Ilerschel V., born Aug. 20. 1801; Averill, l)orn in 1863. and L. F. (a girl), born Sept. 29, 1870. Mr. B. owned 160 acres of land, and followed farming several years previous to liis deatli. which occurred Jan. 13, 1873.

WUluinuon Botiil was born July 12, 1837, and is the son of John (a native of Virginia) and Frances Ann {nee Aikins, a native of Tennessee) Bond. Both parents are of German descent. In 1858 lie was married to Jeimie James. They liave one daughter, Frances Ann, born in 1861. Mr. 'Bond has been School Director for 2 years ; is a Democrat. He owns 130 acres of land on sec. 36.

and Bet:*y (Davis) Bradbury, natives ot'^faine, and of English descent. He is bv occupation a farmer; came to Pike county in 1853, where he now lias 190 acres of land. Sept. 13, 1848, he married Elizabeth Carlisle. They have 3 sons and 4 daughters. lie is a Baptist, and she a Presbyterian; he is also a Granger and a Democrat.

Robert Brhn, deceased, was a farmer on sec. 7; was born in South Carolina in 1832, and emigrated to Pike county in 1846; he ran a restaurant 2 years in Perry, and 2 in Chambersburg. In 1856 he married Catharine Taylor. Of their 0 children 2 are dead. Mrs. B. is a daughter of Simon II. Taylor, who came to Pike county 54 years ago. At one time he owned 520 acres of land in Pike county, and other lands in other counties, entering his choice land at $1.25 an acre. Mr. Taylor is still living, and Mrs. Taylor died in 1876. Mr. Brim was a Dem'ocrat.

Archihald Brooks, farmer, sec. 16; P. O. Chambersburg; was born in this county in 1850, and is the son of Archibald and Sophia (Sutlift) Brooks, the father a native of Tennessee, and the mother a native of Indiana; educated in the common school; owns 120 acres of land. In 1872 he married Emily Remington, daughter of Orson R., of Perry. Their 3 children, boys, are all living. Mrs. B. is a member of the Christian Church in Chambersburg. Mr. B. has been 3 years a School Director, and is a Democrat.

Jasper M. Broioning ; P. O. Perry; born in this township July 1, 1834, is the son of Caleb and Penelope (Power) B., both of English descent. His father is a farmer, who came to this county in 1833, but at the present time is living in Kansas. Jasper M. is also a farmer on sec. 15, where he owns 140 acres of land. In 1865 he married Rachel Allen, and they have 5 boys and 2 girls. Members of the Christian Church. Republican.

Lemuel Calhouti, farmer, sec. 11; P. O., Perry; was born in Tennessee May 30, 1829, the son of Hansel and Harriet (Carpenter) Calhoun; educated in the subscription school; emigrated to this county in 1835, and has lived on sec. 11 for 27 years. In 1852 he married Mary Elizabeth Thompson. Of their 6 children 4 are living, all girls. He has been School Director; is an Odd Fellow; owns 138 acres of land, and pays all his debts once a year; is a Democrat. Himself and wife are members of the Christian Church. Wm. II. H. Callis was born in Brunswick Co., Va., Nov. 7, 1822, son to David and Sarah (Walpole) Callis, natives of Virginia, and of English descent; went to school but one year in his life, and that was. in the old-fashioned log school-house in this county, having emigrated here in 1829. He has seen every man, woman and child within 10 miles of his father's house all there at one time, and fed on old-fashioned corn hominy; he has killed many panthers in Perry township. In 1844 he married Harriet Eliza Ingalls; of their 4 children 3 are living and married; one child died in 1845. Mr. C. has given his children a good education, at one time moving even into Iowa for the purpose of sending them to a <:;()o<l school. His son it> u graduate of Sinipsoii Centennial ColU'ire. He is now liviuir on liis farm on sec. 2'>. He drilletl with Alfraii.ini Lincoln in the Hhick Hawk war. Mr. and Mrs. Callis are inenil)er8 of the M. E. Clmreh.

Ji>/in Camphell^ undertaker, carpenter and huilder, and dealer in colMns, ejiskets, shrouds, etc., Perrv, was i>orn Dec. 21, 1S45, the son of A. and Iv. C. iCotfee) ('ainj»l)ell, both of Kentuck}*; educated in the high school at (iri^gsville ; cotnnienced to learn his trade at 17 ye»rs of age, ami has followed it ever since. In 1868 lie marri('<l Ktuina Smith : Katie, born duly 8, 1870, is their only child. Mr. ('. is a Krpublioin, an (>d«l Fell«»w, and l)elong8 to the I'nitcd Workmen ; and he and his wile are Methodists.

Milton Cheek was born in Bedfonl Co., Va., Nov. IG, 1804; parents both natives of Virginia, and of Enj^lish descent ; went to school but two months in his life ; is a farmer : came to Pike county in I8:iii, underg(»ing the usual hardships of pioneer life. He once walke«l 10 miles to Jetf llume*s mill, and offered to split 200 rails for a bushel of ujeal ; but Jetf ilid n»)t want rails ; he Wanted money. Mr. Chi-ek was compelled logo lunne that l<»ng distance after sundown without any meal and even without any suj)j)er ; and his family had to subsist upon potatoes a while longer. At present jjc owns a farm of 7l»i acres. In 1820 he marrie<l Martha Carroll, and they had 10 children, Mrs, Cheek die<l in 1n«;o, and in ls>»3 he married Marinda Crystal, ancl they have had .'i children. He is School Director and Kojid Overseer : is H Democrat.

D. J. C/t' noirrf/i was born in this county Jan, 13, 1S48, son of James H. ami Artemisia C (Burkhead) Chenoweth, natives of Kentucky, and of (lerman descefit. He owns a farm of 2<i acres and runs a meat market in Perrv. In 1867 he married Eleanor Dorsey, and they have 4 children living. Both he and wife are metnlH»rs of the Christian (Miurch. He is a Kepul»Iican.

II. J. C/utiowet/i was born in Kentucky (Jet, 29, lsl'>; his parent*, Abniham and Rachel, were natives of that SUite and of Welsh descent ; emigrated to Pike county Nov. 16, 1836, settling one mile east o( Perry, and in conipany with his father impnjved 100 acres of land. He followed farming until 1^51, when he stJirted a saw-mill 3 miles northeast of Perry, and after running it 18 months he sold it ; then farmed for 3 years, then was in Missouri 4 years, and then (1861) came back to this place and continued farming and clearing land. In 1872 he started the first hotel in Perry, II. J, married in 1841, and is the father of 9 children, 6 of whom are living, 2 boys and 4 girls. Mr. C, has been School Director and meml>er of the Town Board, Ilepublican.

Jacob V. i'henoiceth was born in this township June 27, 1850, son of James II. and Artemisia C, (Burkhead) Chenoweth ; is a farmer and dealer in live stock. May 13, 1875, he married Elizabeth Parke, and they have 2 little girls, Mr, and Mrs. C. are nienii>ers of the Christian Church. Mr. C. owns a farm of 81 acres in Pike county, and bO acres in Kansas.

James II. Chenoiveth, one of Pike county's oldest and most respected citizens, was born in Nelson Co., Ky., July 9, 1801. Ilis father, Wni, Chenoweth, went to that State from Virginia when a young man, and took part in many an Indian figlit on " the dark and bloody ground." He married the widow of John Ilinton, whose maiden name was Mary VanMeter; of this family were 10 children, all of whom lived to be grown: William, Jacob, Abraham, Isaac, Miles, James, Hardin, Letitia, Ruth and James H. Jacob, Abraham and James all came to Pike county and were amonj; its more worthy and substantial pioneer citizens. James 11., the subject of this sketch, lirst came to this State in 1832, stopping for a while in Scott Co., and came to Pike in the spring of 1833, locating on sees. 27 and 28, Perry tp., where he entered 240 acres of land. He at once erected a double log cabin, in which he lived for several years; he then built the frame house which still occupies the site ; 30 acres of this farm Mr. C. laid off in town lots as " Chenoweth's Addition to the Town of Perry." Mr. C. is one of the oldest residents of the county, and is a good example of what industry and econoni}' will accomplish. He is now 78 years of age, and is the owner of between 500 and 600 acres of land in this county, as well as land in Missouri. .

Mr. C. was married in 1831 to Artemisia Burkhead, of Nelson Co., Ky. One child, Abraham, was born to them in Kentucky; James H., jr., Mary, Joseph K., deceased, Joseph S., Robert A., Ruth, David J., Jacob V. and Susanna R., deceased, were all born in Pike county; the 8 children living are all married. Three, David, Jacob and Ruth ( the latter the wife ofChas. O. Turner) are still living in this county. Mr. O.'s wife died Jan. 4, 1874, and ]\[r. C. is now living with his daughter, Mrs. Turner. Mr. C. was formerly a Whig, but since the organization of the Re])ublican party he has voted with that party. One of his sons, Robert A., served two years during the Rebellion in the 33d 111. Inft. Mr. C. is a member of the Christian Church, as also was Mrs. C. ; and in the affairs of the Church he has always taken a prominent part. All of his children are also members of that Church.

Mr. C. is familiarly known as "Uncle Jim," and no man in the township is better known, and has fewer enemies. He was always full of fnn, and liked to fish and hunt, and enjoy himself in such sport. His average weight is 212 ]iounds. One of his favorite games was tying men who boasted of their strength. He would take his rope and tell his man that he would tie him, giving him leave to fight or do anything but" gouge and bite : that was all he asked of the strongest man, and he never yet failed in his object. He drank whisky with the " boys," and sometimes when alone, from the time he was 16 years old until he was 74. At present he only takes wine. He thinks he averaged a quart of licpior per day for 57 years ; and the other da}' he figured it up, countingonly one pint per day, and it made over 72 barrels, of 44 gallons each! He is willing to throw off 2 barrels in the estimate, which would leave evcMi 70 bHrrelri, or 3,0S0 jriillons. Nt*w, it it cost $2 |>er i,'allon, it would jiiiioiiiit to $t),ir»(»; and if tlie whiskv he Ims drank woresoKI at 10 cents a drink, iillowinj^ 10 drinks to the j)int, it would amount to $24,040; and he thinks he has drank twice that amount, or $4!*,- 280 worth ot' whigky! Perhapti he has fjiven away as much as he has drank, whirh would nmke a total expense »»t' $ys, And he is yet ptout enouj'h to round this numl>er out to even $100,000, either by drinking tne liijuor or i^ivini; it away! Mr. Ohenoweth's portrait appears in this vtdume.

Job Clark, farmer, sec. 29, was born in Hamilton Co., ()., Jan. 6, 1825, and is tiie Kon of John and Christiana ( lieed ") Clark, tlie father a native of (ireene Co., Pa., and his mother of Hamilton Co., (). He received his education in the common schools of Illinois; lie came to I*iko county in May, l.^ST; by occupati(»n he was a inillwri;;ht, but since he aime here lie has l>oen farmin<j, meetin<^ with splendid success. His residence isasgo^Kias any in tlie township, if indeed not the be>t. He is enf;H<;ed in raisinj; Poland- China ho<;s and thortui^h-bred cHttle. lie was married in 1853 to Miss II. K. (filham. Mr. ('. Inu* servetl his township in various otfices, atjd p«»lilically is a Democnit.

W. O. Ci>bh was lM»rn in Perry, Pike Co., July 19, 1S55, and is the son of Chatincey and Klizabeth (Parks') ('obb. .Mr. ('. at the prenfut time is keeping a barber shttp in the town of Perry ; formerly he was by occupation a , carpenter. He is a natural genius, and cjipable of doing anything well that he undertakes. Politicjilly he is a liepublican.

/''. M. Coi'per was born in Morgan Co., 111., Jan. l!», 1831, son of G. W. anil Mahala )('layton» ('oojK-r, his fathera native of N. C. and his mother of Gi!<»rgia; isa farmer and plasterer. He was married in 1S5S t<i Artemisia Hobbs, and they have <i Ixtys and 1 girl, and are njemlK-ra ''-' Christian Chureh. Mr. C. is a Democrat, in politics.

(A>/> Z)/aY>u, son of Thomas and Mary ( Parker) Di.xon, was born in England in 18*J8, .where he was eaue«ted ; lie isa farmer and owns 2.S0 acres of land, one of the Ik?sI stock larms in Illinois. In 185j? he emigrated to Pike c«»unty, and Oct. 4 ot the same year marrie<l Ann Stephoneon, a native of England. They have had 6 boys and 3 girls. Mr. Dixon is a Democrat.

Luthf'r Doihje wa." born in Vermont in IS] 5; was educated in a subscription scho«»l, and is at present a tanner, lie has l>een twice married, the second time to ^largaret Crawford, in 1861. She isa native of Tennessee, and was born in 1822. She was the fourth child of a family of 14 children. 11 c»f whom are living, all married but one, who has taught scho<d 14 years. Uer name is liachel Crawford. Mrs. Dodge's stepmother, Mrs. Elizabeth Crawford, lives with her. and is Si years of age. Mr. Dodge is a liepublican.

D'ocon AJe-niwhr D<n-sty, the son of Charles Dorsey, was born in Rutherford county, Tenn., Nov. 29, 1824; his lather was born in North Carolina in 1795, and was the son of Win. Dorsey, who served for several years in the Revoliitioiiar}' war. Oct. 10, 1823, Charles Dorsey married Miss Eleanor Broiles, of liis native- county. She was horn June 25, 1805. Dec. 31, 1828, Mr. Dorsey landed in Pike county and wintered in a board tent. Durini; the following spring he cleared a piece of land on which a portion of Detroit now stands. In the spring of 1831 he moved to Perry township and settled on sec. 24, and was one of the leading farmers and stockraisers of the county. Alexander Dorsey received his education in Pike county; in the winter of 1845-'6 he made a visit to his old home in Tennessee, where he married Miss Jane Fox, who was born in Rutherford county, Nov. 29, 1829. Mr. and Mrs. Dorsey are both members of the Christian Church, and he has been Elder and Deacon for many years, and was a member of the executive committee that erected the new church building.

B. F. Dorsey was born near the celebrated Mineral Springs of Perry, Nov. 11, 1832; he is the fourth son of Charles and Eleanor Dorsey, the former a native of Raleigh, N. C. Our subject on arriving: at the w^Q, of IS, was married to Miss Matilda, daughter of Elder David Hobbs, who, as well as his Wife, were natives of Kentucky, and came to Illinois in 1829, settling in Scott county; and jVIrs. Dorsey was born Oct. 8, 1832. They have a family of two children: Edgar, the elder, was born May 9, 1859, and Asa L. , March 22, 1861. Edgar married Anna, daughter of M. B. Chenoweth. Dec. 31, 18T7; reside at the old homestead and have a little daughter, Dottie D. Dorsey. Asa married Carrie Clark, May 15, 1879,: she was a daughter of Job Clark, a native of Ohio, and she was born in this county.

The sons are engaged with their father, under the firm name of B. F. Dorsey & Sons, in importing and breeding Berkshire and Poland hogs, and Spanish or American Merino sheep, sending stock of this kind to Colorado, Michigan, Mexico, Texas and Pennsylvania. They have a farm of 387 acres on sec. 22, known as the Wolf Grove stock farm. It is said that the}' have on this tine farm the champion herd of sheep in America. It consists of 500 thoroughbred ]\rerino sheep, one buck in which herd cost Mr. Dorsey $600, and clipped the past season 28^ pounds of wool; another cost $300. They also have a herd of 100 thorough-bred Berkshire and Poland- China hogs. One of these, " Knight of Gloucester, No. 201," was bought by the firm in England, and is worth $560.

They exhibited at the ilrst fair ever held in Pike county, which was in the year 1851, since which time they have exhibited their stock at some of the leading fairs in Illinois and Missouri, and always successful as competitors. Tlujy have taken over 600 prizes within the last four 3'ears, never failing to carry off the sweepstsikes at each and every fail". At the Illinois State Fair in 1879 they took on their herd nine first and four second prizes, including the breeders and sweej^stakes in each class. The breeders on wliich the prize was given consisted of one l)oar and four sows. They took it on Berkshires and Polands, which was never

Mr. D. is a nieinlier of the Christian Clnirch, and has been for 32 years. He has servtnl 12 or 15 years as EUler. As a representative citizen of Pike county we give Mr. Dorsey's portrait in this Volume.

Charles Dorsf'y^ son of Alexander antl .lane ( Fo.\) Dorsoy, was born in Pike county in 1855; he had only the beiierits of the common sciiool, and has engajjeil in farmin«; and clerking. In ls77 he was married to Ada ('lienowrth, and they havr one girl, Anna.

Jolin S. JJorS'i// rt'sitli'iico Pfrry; was born in A|»ril, is.'in, in this county; lie is the son of Charles and Kleant»r (Hroiles) Doreev, referred to al)ove; by occupation he is a farmer and stockraiser; h«' owns 37<^ acres of land near IVrry, and is coiintctl as one of tlu' U-ailing tanners of the county; he devotes consi«lcral>le time and attention to br(*e<liiig tine blooded stock, and makes the Poland- China hog and American Merino she<'p a specialty; in this business he is connected with his brother, Alexander Dorsey. In 1S57 Mr. I), was married to Mary Hardy, and they have f«.iir children - two -Inijk-s and two girls. Mr. D. is a member of the ('hristian Church, and Mrs. I), of the MetluKlist Cliurch. He is a memlHjr of the Town Hoard of Perry, and has Imen for three terms.

110 acres of land on sec. 31, in this township, and is engagi'd in raising tine stock. Oct. 27, 1^72, he was marrietl to Sarah Jano Ham, wlu» was born in Chambersburg township in is.'i*;. Their children an*: Ixzie Jane, Mary L. and Minnie ikdl. Mr. I), is a nieml)er of the Christian (Miurch. of I>Mlg<e No. 76, I. O. (). F., and Secretary of Perry (iran^fc. Mrs. I), is also a mcmlwr of the Christian Church.

T. B. Dunn was born in the town of ChamlK'rsburg, l*ike Co., in 1S42, and is the son «»f Harvey and PluMlima ^Vinegar) Dunn; the former wjis l>orn in Feb. 2, 1800, and his mother, .lunc 29, ISlJl. His fi.iher died Dec. 2S, ISfJS, and his mother, . I une 11, 1848. Mr. Dunn n-ceived his education in the common schools of this County; from 1^«»4 to ls«iS was engjiged in the dry-goods business in Chainl)crsburg, since which time he has been engaged in farming. April 5, 1804, he was married to Nanc^' Jane Panning. ilau<;hter of Stephen Pannin;.'. one of the pioneers of the ccuuity. They have two boys ami two ijirls. Potli lie and his wife are meml)ers of the Christian Church. Among the curiosities which he has in his )>o8session is a mirror which came over in the Maytlowor.

<>. D. Fti'i'tn, farmer, P. « ). Perry; was born in Ohio in 1843; his father, George Fajrin. wa> a native of the Huckeye State; his mother was Julia Halm. Mr. F. received a c<»mmon-scliool education; was married in 1860 to Mary, daughter of Capt. P. L. Mat-

John P. Gardner, farmer, sec. 7; was born in England, Nov. 15, 1828, and is the son of John S. and Elizabeth (Powell) Gardner, both natives of England. John P. received his education in the high schools of England; he started to travel at an early age in life; when he was only 16 years old he went on a cruise to South Africa; when 21 he came to America. In 1852 he married Anna Parker. He is a successful farmer. P. O., Perry.

Alpheus Glines was born in Perry Jan. 26, 1853, the son of L. D. and Ellen (Cruthers) G.; his father was a native of New York, and mother, of Ohio ; father came to Illinois in 1851. Alpheus received a common-school education and learned the trade of a stone mason, the (K'CU])ation of his father. He and his brother have been engaged in bridge-building in this and adjoining counties. Al])heus is a member of the M. E. Chnrch at Perry.

Joseph A. Gould was born in the town of Perry Dec. 28, 1853 ; his parents were Josiah P. and Lncy C. (Watson) Gould. He received his education in the common schools of this countv, and hy occupation is a plasterer. At the early age of 16 he began to learn his trade, at which he has worked ever since. In 1875 he was nnited in marriage with Lydia Burnett : they have 2 children, both girls. He and his wife are both members of the Christian Churcli in Perry. At present he resides in Griggsville.

Matthias Gregory, farmer, sec. 22. Mr. Gregory was bronght to Pike connt}^ in 1829, and has seen the vast wilderness transformed into a garden, as it were. There was not a house in the town of Perrv or Grio-ofsville at that time. Mr. G. was born in Coffee county, Tenn., Feb. 12, 1822, and is the son of Robert and. Nancy (Broiles) Gregory, both natives of South Carolina, and of English descent. He received his education in the log schoolhouses of Pike connty. In 1843 he was married to Mary Chenoweth. They have 5 children, all boys, and 3 of them are married. Both he and his wife are members of the Christian Churcli at Perry. He is a Trustee of the Church, and a member of the building committee. He has served 15 years as School Director. In 1862 he enlisted in Co, B, 99th 111. Inf., under Capt. Matthews.

Clayhorn Ham. The subject of this sketch was born in March, 1827, in Bedford county, Tenn. He is the son of James and Mary (Bi'oiles) Hum ; his father a native of North Carolina and his mother of South Carolina, and both of German descent. By occupation Mr. H. is a farmer, which business he has followed for 31 years. He has been very successful, now owning 400 acres of land in this county. In 1836 he came to this county and settled on sec. 36, Perry township, where he still lives. He has been twice married. In 1848 he was united in marriage with Miss Margaret Smith, by whom he had 3 children ; 2 are living. He married his second wife, America C. James, in 1857, and they have 8 children, 3 boys and 5 girls, all living. His wife is a member of the M. E.

Church. He serred as School Director tor 8 years, and as lioad Coimnissioner 3 years. His father, tiiuugh illiterate in respect to Bchool education, not l>ein:j able tu write liis own name, was a very succescjful business man. When lie came to the county in IS'29 he was not worth $100, but when he made a division of his pr-'- '-»v among his children he owneil 1.70O acres vt' land, and jproperty to the value of $14,000.

were Allen and Salina Hamilton, who came tu Illinois in 182o, settling in Sangamon county. Ii ili Hamilton came to Piko c«' ' '' z on sec. 1, wb' - « r -- -r- r. -'Ipd, and ow.. _ .. .- Kii land. In {«^... - .v l>v::ic: r iias not voted fur e.everal yeans. He is a 1 r, and his w si.-ter, Mrs. Jane Webb, li%'es with him. She was U>rn July 2t>, 1*" -'-. Elijah is one of a family of 11 children, only 3 of whom are now

John Iltrdy was born in Ohio Feb. 8, 1839, the son of John and Maria Hardy, b«jth natives of Ohio and of- English descent. Mr. Hardy came' to Illinois in 1840 and to Pike in 1^4*;, and

1775. She was a daughter of Zadock Putnam, who wa* closely related to the darina:. brave and patriotic Gen. Israel Putnam, of Revolutionary fame. Mr. Putnam's father was Nathaniel Putnam, who built the first wagon set up in Worcester Co., Mass. It is related that over 200 came from long distances to see one pair of wheels following another.

The subject of this sketch is connected by a long line of ancestry as far back as the original Puritans who came over in the " May Flower." Among that highly honored and respected band who landed on the cold, bleak shores of Plymouth, is made honorable mention of the Harrinfftons, whose names vet stand encjraved on that ever memorable rock, around which clusters the purest and brightest thoughts of all true lovers of American liberty. The Harringtons are also connected, on the paternal side, with the Brighams, of early Massachusetts history, and on the maternal side, with the as yet revered name of the Elliots. Major Elliot, great-grandfather of the subject of this sketch, served with distinction during the Revolutionary struggle.

Mr. Samuel Harrington had a family of 4 children, of whom Martin is the second. Three are yet living at quite an advanced age. Mr. Harrington died at his residence. October 5th, 1S02. His wife survived him until April, 1S71. After being a widow seven years, she was married to Capt. David Trask, of Leicester, Worcester county. Mass. They had a family of 5 children. The subject of our sketch was early thrown upon his own resources by the death of his father, but with that true Yankee pluck and stickto-it-iveness. he overcame all obstacles in his way, and succeeded in acquiring a good English education; but that served only a nucleus, around which he has been constantly adding to his store of knowledge, until now we find him possessed with conversational powers seldom surpassed by the most cultured men of the country - not oulv being informed in local matters, but his range of intellect grasps the broadest questions. In his conversation one can not long be a listener without being richly compensated by his large fund of information. Previous to his marriage, his vocation was that of a scythe manufacturer.

On the 22d of June. 1.S22, he was married to Miss Myra, daughter of Josephus Willard, Esq., of Grafton. Mass. They had a family of 3 children, of whom two are yet living. In the year 1S27 he moved with his family, to Amsterdam. Xew York, at which place he was the first manufacturer of turned carriage axle-trees, with pipe-boxes, which business he continued for a pedod of 9 years, with other" machine business. Mrs. Harrington died at her residence, Xew York, in ^832, and the following vear(lS33» Mr. Harrineton married his second wife. Miss Catharine, daughter of Evert Hagaman. She departed this life April 27, 1S75: her remains rest in the new cemetery in Perry. A tine monument erected to her memory by her husband marks t^^e spot. They have had born to them a family of five children. His son, F. M. Harrington, is now practicing law in Kirksville, Mt»., where he has grown into a hir^^t' and Inerative practice. In 183tJ Mr. ilarrini^ton Uit't New York aiul cuine to Illinois, locating in Pike county. He says he was in the ct)unty when settlenjentsand itnprDveinents were scarce, lie is, therefore, justly chi.sset) atnoiig tlie old settlors. IK industry and ]H'rseverance Mr. liarriiiirtun has succeeded in irettin;; tu;jether considerable wealth, so that his old days can be passed in reaping the reward of a well spent life. His son-in-law in Missouri has been twice elected to the legislature of that Stat**, and all his children are g<'tting wealthy. The family is one «jfthe oldest and most respected in the county. Mr. Harrington's brother, Hon. Charles Harrington, who was for sonje time Judge of the County Court of Pike count}', in its early organization, was also one of the pioneer preachers orthis section of the country.

The subject of our sketch, now far past the meridian of life, enjoys excellent liealth, ami his is another of the many instances of what can bo accomplished i)V a well directed indnstrv. Uy his generous and straightforwjird principles, he has won the confidence and rsteem of his lu'ighbors arul fell<»w-citizens. During the war he was a strong sup|M»rter t»f the cause of the r?ut»n. He is a meniber of the Republican party. A few years since he retired froni tho active ]»ursuits of life, and is now residing at his residence in Perry. We give the portrait of Mr. H. in this volume.

Atia/iel 7/inmnn. The ancestorJn a direct line of tlie subject of this 9ketc)i and the founder of the Hinman family in America, was Sergt. Kdward Hinman, who emigrate<l from Kngland, hiii native country, between 1G5<> and lO.'rJ, st-ttling at Stratford, ('oiin. St»on afterward he was married to Hannah, tiaughter of Francis and Mary Stiles, of Win»lsor, (\)nn. Their first child was named Sarah, born at Stratford, in 1»552. Sergt. Hinman was an extensive farmer, and was largely engaginl in the buying an<l selling <»f land, owned and oj»erated a mill, etc. He died at Stratford in ir»Sl, leaving a family of 4 .sons arid 4 daughters. There has been a tradition in the family from the early settlement that Sergt. Hinman was Sergeantat-Arms for King Charles I. He, like matjy others, liecjiine exiled to escape the vengeance of Oliver Cromwell, as it was well known that Cromwell was firm in condemning to dcjitli the supporters and defenders of Charles 1. This proves him to have Ixjen a most trustworthy loyalist and honest man, for no other could liave received the confidence of the crown at that critical period. It would also appear from the alxjve that Sergt. Hinman was a respectable Englislnnan, and of a good fiamily, as none other would have been selected to have constitute<l the liody guard of the King.

Edward Hinman, jr., youngest son of Ser^t. Hinman, was born at Stratford in 1G72. He was married to Hannah Jenniuirs, and they had 12 children. Jonas Hinman, the eldest son of Edward, r., was born at Stratford in the year 1700. When a young man le went to live at Newark, N. J., where he married Elizabeth Crane. Ten children were born of this union. Mary Hinman, his youngest child, married Asaliel Ilintnan, a son of James Hinman, and was a crrandsun of Sergt. Edward Ilinman. After the close of the Kevolntion Asahel Ilinman and family i)ecame j)ioneers in the wilds of Kentucky, locating in Bullitt connty. Next to the youngest child in this family was Georii^e W. ilinman, who was the father of the subject of this sketch, and the first of the tamily to settle in Pike connty.

George W. Hinman was born in Bullitt county, Ky., in April, 1791. When he was 8 years old his father and famil}' removed to Ohio county, Ky. He was married in the year 1815 to Miss Nancy Stewart, of that county. Here 2 children were born to them, - Maria and Asahel, the latter the subject of this sketch. In 1819 he moved to Indiana, where 2 more children were born, - Eliza Ann, now deceased, and Phoibe. In 1829 he came to this county, locating on the S. W. J of sec. 14, Griggsville tp. In his house on this land took place the first religious meeting in this part of the county. Geo. W. Hinman was a man of sterling worth and unblemished honor. He was a man of deep thought, strong religious convictions, undeviating honesty, a fit and honorable representative of his worthy ancestors. Such qualities, together with tiie experience in pioneer life in Kentucky and Indiana, fitted him to take a prominent part in the affairs of the county. In 1830 he was elected one of the three County Commissioners. He was appointed with two others, by the Legislature, to expend certain moneys accruing under the internal-improvement act on the roads of the county, and in many other ways serve the public. "Hinman's Chapel " (Methodist) was principally built by him. He and his wife are both buried in the ground attached to the Chapel. He died Dec. 8, 1854.

Asahel Hinman is the only child of Geo. W. Hinman, now living in Pike count}'. He was born in Ohio county, Ky., Jan. 19, 1817, and was l)rouglit to this county with his parents in 1829. On reaching his majority his father gave him $100, with which he entered 80 acres of land. Dec. 23, 1838, he was married to Sarah McLain, daughter of John and Mary McLain, of Adair county, Ky. In the spring of 1839 he built a hewed-log cabin 18 feet square on his land. It was a story-and-a-hall house, and contained two rooms. Here he lived for 28 years. His farm now consists af 600 acres, and is one of the finest improved in the count}''. He is also the owner of the large flouring-mill at P^rry, called "Hinman's Mill," and which is carried on by his sons, George W. and iVsahel A., in company with himself. He was one of the original stockholders in orcjanizing the 5th National Bank of Chicago ; also the Griggsville National Bank, of which he is a Director. He is also one of the organizers of the Farmers' Insurance Company of Griggsville, and was chosen its President.

Mr. and Mrs. II. are now residing in Perry, surrounded by their family, consisting of three children, - George W., Sarah F. and Mary. Asahel, the youngest, is married and living at Perry.

ville, and also attended the Chiaigo law school, wliere he graduated in 1S71. Ho began the jtractico of his pndession the same year in N[i>souri. Subseijuently he nuived to Perry, where he practiced ^ years, meeting with remarkable success, seldom losing a case. At present he is turning his attention to millint;, being a partner of the tirrn of Hinman & Sons. He is a member of the M. E. Church.

Jain>-s Ili'jgitut, jeweler. Perry, was born in Clinton, N..)., Oct. 11, 1S45; he is tlio son of Lewis and Anna Higgins; receiveil his educjition in the conunon and select schools ot New Jersey; he came to Perry in isri7, where he clerked for 5 or 0 years ; tiien engaged in the hardware business, and in ls7»i started a jewelry store, and thus tar in his buNiness lias met witii success. In ls71 he was marriwl to Mary L. Clevelaml, and they liave 3 children, 3 girls and a boy. His wife is a memi)er ot the M. K. ('hurch. In ISfi.'i he enlisted in tlu' .''.'ith N. .1. Zotiaves and was in all the battles that the corns was iti from Chattanooga to Savannah.

Henry IJippa, jr., farmer, sec. 8; P. O. Perry; Mr. Hij)pc was horn in Germany in 1818, and is a son of Herman Hippe; was eiluc^ited in the sch«»<d8 of (rermany, and c^me to .Vmerica in 1.S.32, stopping at New Orleans, and the same ycjir settling on sec. S, this tp., wliere he owns 80 acres of land. His eldest son, Henry, is carrying on the farm at the present time.

nintion S. Ilohhn was born in Kentucky in 1814, and is the eldest of a family of 9 children; his parents wereS^domon and Mary L. (Young) Hobbs; his father was born in the fort where Cincinnati now stands, and is of English descent; his mother was horn in Kentucky and is of German descent. Solomon Hobbs and wife with 6 children, in company with 01)adiah Mitcliell and wife, 7 children and i»ne negro, Henj. M<»rris and wife and 4 children, with one wagon and 8 pack-horses, came from Kentucky to Illinois. Our subject came to Pike county in 1834; since 1842 he has been farming, meeting with success; he is the owner of 6^0 acres of land, nearly 400 of which are in Perry tp. He was married in 1842 to Mary M. Taylor, daughter of one of the pioneers of Pike county. They have had 7 children, 4 bijys and 3 girls: two of the former and one of the latter are marrie<I. His wife is a member of the M. E. Church, and he is a Republican in politics.

Isom L. IiKjram was born in Smith county, Tenn., June 12, 1822, and is a son of Joshua P. and Susanna (Lenix) In^i^rain, natives of Tennessee, and of English descent. He engaged in the coopering business for 15 years, then followed the carpenter's trade, and for several years has been engaged in farming, and owns 172 acres of land on sec. 2, this township. He came to Pike county in 1833, and Oct. 25, 1843, he was united in marriage with Perlina Rusk; 8 children have been born to them. His wife is a member of the Presbyterian Church. He has served as School Director for 15 years.

A. J. Johnson, farmer, sec. 3G, was born in Indiana, and is a son of Enos and Sarah (Caw) Johnson, the former a native of Pennsylvania and of English descent, and the latter of Virginia and of Dutch descent; in 1846 he came to Pike county, where he is engaged in farming. In 1802 he enlisted in Co. F, 99th 111. Inf, under Capt. Smith; he was discharged in 1865; he served in 13 hard-fought battles. In 1850 he was united in marriage with Amanda Bond; 1 children have been born to them. His wife is a Missionary Baptist, and he is a Methodist.

DavldJohnston, dec, one of the earliest and most respected citizens of this county, was born in Wythe county, Va., July 13, 1797, and was a son of Larkin and Mary (Davis) Johnston; he emij^rated to Kentucky, where he married Miss Sarah Day, daughter of Joseph and Margaret Day, of Kentucky. In 1826 he came to Illinois, locating in Sangamon county; and in 1828 he located on a farm near Griggsville, Pike county, which he improved, and where he lived for two years; in 1830 he moved to Perry tp., where he resided until his death,'which occurred in Sept., 1879, when he was at the advanced age of 82 years, 2 months and 8 days. In 1835 he was elected County Surveyor, and served in that capacity for about 13 years. He and his wife Sarah (Day) Johnston had a family of 9 children, whose names were: Mary, now Mrs. David Winslow, of DeWitt Co., 111.; Margaret E., now Mrs. II. J. Chenoweth, of Perry; Sarah J., wife of Hinson Ilobbs, of Kansas; Minerva A., wife of Wm. Taylor, Perry; Del ilia, now Mrs. James Hughes, of Clay Co., Neb.; Harvey D., who married Maria Swakyer, and resides in Mo.; Thomas, who married Mary E. Chenoweth, and lives at Marysville, Mo.; Artemisia, now Mrs. James B. Chenoweth, of Clinton Co., Mo., and Ann Eliza, now Mrs. Thomas Seaborn, of McDonough Co., 111., Sept. 9, 1865, Mrs. Sarah J. Johnston died, and Sept. 14, 1871. Mr. J. married Mrs. Sarah E. Lucas. For some years previous to his death Mr. Johnston was engraijed in the mercantile business at Perry. Mrs. Lucas was the widow of J. B. Lucas, her maiden name being Adams. She was born in Harrison county, Kentucky, in 183 1. By her last marriage she has one son, David L., born Mar. 15, 1874. Mrs. J. lives with her two sons, David L. and James P. Lucas, a son by a former marriage. Mr. J. was a member of the (-hristian Church for 28 or 30 years, and led an exemplary life. Mrs. J. is also a member of the Christian Church, and has been for 15 or 16 years.

Joseph Jones^ lariner, sec. 1(1; P. O. IVrry; is a native of Ponn- Bylvania, where he was horn Jan. G, 1S14; his parents, Josepli and Susanna Jones, were natives of tlie Keystone Stiite, the former of Welsh Jind the hitter of (Tennun ancestrv; Mr. J. was united in inarria<^e with Miss Eli/.aheth CMieek in ls41; live chiKlren have heen horn t(» them, two hoys and three girls, all of whom are living. Mr. J. came to tiiis county in 1S35. lie never was inside of a courtroom.

Fred Lij^cajmiiiy sr., is a native of (Tcrmany; cAme to America in 1S3<»; lived one year in New York, and then C4ime to Pike ctmnty, where he has ever since reside*!; he is a farmer, t)wnin;^ 1*|() acres of land on sec. 9. In 1S4^» he was unite<l in marriaire with Parhara Lutz, and t<» them have U'en l>«»rii l(» children, i\ li<»ys and 4 girls. Puth he and his wife are members of the M. K. Church.

jP/W Z7>«i//u/«, jr., farmer, ^. IC, was b<»rn in Pike county, Jan. 14, 1^47, and is a son of Fred and Parbara (Lutz) Lij»caman, natives of (iermany; he was marrietl in 1S72 to Kale Hose; three children, one boy and two girls, have lK?en b«)rn to them, all of whom are living. He and his wife are meinl)ers of the M. E. Church. He is a diligent, successful farmer.

Oeor(jc Lti . -;/i, jr., :..; ; :, sec. 5; P. O. Perry; the subject of this sketcli is a native of Pike county, where he was lK>rn in 1S41; lie is tiie son of Fred ami Parl)ara (Lutz) Lipcaman, spoken of alM)ve. lie received his education in the common schools of this county. In 18(5*2 he enlistetl in the service to defend his country and serve*! until 18G5; took part in the siegeof Vicksburg, and Itarticijiated in many of the imjxtrtant engagements of the war. le was married in 1SG7 to Anna Pradbury.

Thoimis J. Ma4je<\ miller. Perry, is a native of this county, and was born Aug. li, li>51; his parents, Thomas M. and Mary (Crosier) Magee, are of Irish descent; his father is one of the prominent citizens of Perry. Thomas received his education in tlie common 8cho«)lsof Adams county. Recently in company with his father, he, has started a tirst-chiss mill in Perry. Oct. s, ls74, he was united in marriage with Martha II. Burton. They have one child, a girl.

William Manton, farmer, sec. 26; P. O.' Perry. The subject of this sketch was Ixjrn in England in 1843 ; he is the son of James and Charlotte i^Ilammerton) Manton. He Wiine to Illinois in 18rj4, and as a farmer has l>een quite successful. In 1866 he was married to Lucinda Jane Laytoii. Two boys and two girls have been born to them. Politically Mr. M. is a Democrat; has served as School Director 7 years, Assessor two years, and Koad Commissioner 3 years. He is a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge, Xo. 70, and of Encam])ment No. ^7. Both he and his wife are members of the M. E. Church.

Capt. B. L. Matthews, the son of John B. and Margaret (Leacii) Matthews, wa^^ born Dec. 15, 1806, in Rouen county, N. C. His fatliur was a native of Rockingham county, Ya., his mother of North Carolina. She was a daughter of Benj. Leach, who was of Welsh descent. Her ancestors emigrated to North Carolina lonor before the Revolution, in which Uiey took an active part on the side of the Colonies. Their direct paternity also took part in the war of 1812. The father of John B. Matthews was a native of the county of Tyrone, Ireland, and came to North Carolina in a very early day, where he died. John B. Matthews was among the very earliest settlers in Pike county, having located here in 1825. Crossing Phillips' ferry over the Illinois river, he settled on land in Flint tp., where he engaged in farming. When he arrived many remnants of once powerful Indian tribes yet remained on their favorite hunting-ground. He said that 500 Indians seen in one gang was not an uncommon sight.

They brought with them a family of 6 children : Benj. L., who was born in N. C; Alvira and John, born in Ky.; James, Nancy and Robert, born in White county, 111., where the elder Matthews emigrated about 1818; two more children, Austin and Albert, were born to them in this county. All of these are living except John and James. After one year's residence in Flint tp., Mr. M. moved to sec. 12, Gi-riggsville tp., where he resided for several years; then to New Salem tp., where he lived two or three years; and then to Perry tp. His wife, Margaret (Leach) Matthews, died on sec. 32, Perry tp., in 1851 or '52. John B. went to Missouri in 1856 and resided with his daughter, Mrs. Alvira Tucker, where he died in 1857.

Capt. Matthews, the subject of this sketch, obtained his early education in the old-fashioned log school-houses of Kentucky and Illinois. Dec. 24, 1829, he was married to Minerva Carrington, a native of Kentucky, and a daughter of Asa Carrington. Mrs. M. died Oct. 15, 1841, leaving a family of 4 children, an infant some two years old dying 5 days previously. The names of the children were Martha, Asa C, Joseph H., Lucinda and Benjamin. Asa C, the well known Col. Matthews, of Pittsfield, and Martha, are the only two now living. Mr. Matthews was married a second time to Sarah Wattles, in 1842. She was a native of Connecticut, and died March 2, 1861, leaving 2 children, Harriet and Mary. He was married to his 3d and present wife, Mary Lay ton, in Dec, 1861. She is a native of Pennsylvania and a daughter of Joseph Lay ton. They have 1 child, Anna B.

At the age of 21 Capt. Matlliewg cotuuieuced active life witli not BO much as a diiiie, aiul with no expectation of anything hoing given to hinj. lit* Hrst sturtt'il tor the Galena lead mines; for one year prospected, worked by the month, etc., not l)ein«; vt'ry successful; the second year he to(»k job work, running a smelting furnace and cutting wood. lie laitl up about $;5(K) this year, when lie went near Naples, ilorgan Co., n»»w Sc<»tt Co., ant! investeil a part of this in Si> acres of land, upon whieh he t'rected a I<»g h<»u<e. an<l in this he commenced housekeeping after he was luarrii'd. " lie then bought land ou sec. 3^}, Perry tp., U|>on wliich he moved in 1833. Up to 185(5 Mr. M. turned his entire attention to farming ami stofkraisin;;. That year, in company with (\'phas Simmons, he built tlie first steam grir^t-mill that was built in (iriggsville. This mill is now run by Mr. Frye. Mr. .M. since that time ha£ occupied hiB time in farming mostly, and resides with his family on sec. 28, tliis tp.

Capt. Matthews is a Iteptjbliran in politics; was formerly a Whig. During the war of the Uebellioti he took a prominent and active jiart in support of the admini6trati«>n of !*resident Lincoln, and for the preservation of the Tnion. He raised Co. U of the 9'.»th III. Inft., and was ummimously chosen its Captain. He si'rve«l for alxujt si.x months, when lie WJ4S severely attackrd with chronic rheumatism, on account of which he was obliged to resign his otlice and return honu-, and suirerrd srvrrely for three years afterward. Tlie ("apt^iin has been a mnnbcr of the .M. K. Church for tlie last -ii) years. Wo give his portrait in this book, which was engraved from a photograph taken at the age of 61> years.

./. i\ Mert'dith was Ixirn in Missouri Feb. 2, 1^49; is a son of William ami Amelia ( He.itty) More<lith. the former a Welshman, his mother a native of Connecticut. J. C. attended the common schools of this county, where he received his education; he has followeti farmini;, but at present is engage<l in keej>ing a resUiurant in IVrrv. In ls7:» he was joine«l in the lu»ly Uinds «»f matrimony with -Melissa Bradbury: Injth of them are memlxjrs of the i'ajitist Church. Mr. M. is a member of the Odd Fellows order and also of the Ancient Order of the United Workmen.

Joseph F. M'tz, merchant, was Ixjrn in Harrison county, Va., Jai\. 31, 1824, an*l is the son of Isaac and Lucy ( Hoskinson) Metz. His father was l)orn in Berks county, Penn., June 7, 1799. and his mother in Monongahela county, Va., June 19, 1800. His father was of German descent and his mother of Welsh. Has been engaged in the mercantile business for 20 years, since 1844 at Chaml)ersl)urg. He came t«> Perry in November, 1^75. He was united in marriage in 1852 with Elizabeth Akin. Three children, 2 girls and a boy, havelK?en born to them. Mrs. M. died June 13, 1867. James A., the eldest son, is married and engaged in the store with his father. May 7, 1872, he was married to Elizabeth Elliott, who is a member of the M. E. Church at Perry. Mr. M. is a member of both the Masonic and Odd Fellows orders.

George S. Metz, farmer, sec. 13; P. O.Perry. Mr. Metz was born in Pike county in 1S41 ; he is tlie son of Isaac and Lucy (Hoskinson) Metz, the former a native of Pennsylvania and the latter of Virc^inia. Geo. S. owns 220 acres of land in this county. Aug. 23, 1862, he enlisted in Co. B, 99th 111. Inf , under Capt. J. W. Fee, and served until 1865. Pie was in the 40-day siege of Vicksburg under Gen. Grant, and was in every battle that the Regiment was in. He is a radical Republican, politically.

Thomas Morgan was born in county Warwick, England, Feb. 22, 1816. James and Letitia (Clark) Morgan, his parents, \vere natives of England. He was educated in the common and high schools of his native country. lie came to America in 1842, and lived in St. Louis, then in Alton, Missouri, and Kansas, and then to Pike county in 1862. By occupation he is a stone and brick mason, having learned his trade in England. He was married in 1839 to Anna Toltom, a native of England. They have 3 <jhildren, all girls. Mr. M. is a Democrat and a Free Mason.

A.J.Morris, farmer, sec. 35; P.O. Perry. Mr. Morris was born in Scott county. 111., Nov. 29, 1840; he received his education in the common schools of Missouri; he formerly conducted a saw-mill, and is now the owner of a farm in Perry tp. His parents were James and Prudy (Barrett) Mori-is. In 1868 he was married to Mary Hewey. Three children were born to them: James Walter, dec, Melissa Ellen and Edward [Nathaniel.

W. W. Mor7'is was born in this count}' in 1837, and is the son of John and Emily (Henly) Morris, natives of Kentucky. He is a farmer, owning 190 acres of land in this township. In 1859 he married Mary F. Metz, and they have 7 sons and 2 daughters. He is a Democrat, has been School Director two terms, and he and his wife are Methodists.

John E. Morton was born in Kentucky Sept. 9, 1833,. the son of Charles M. and Mary L. (Hawkins) Morton, natives of Orange county, Va., the former of Scottish descent, and the latter English; John E. obtained his school education in Adams county, 111., whither the family had emigrated when he was an infant. In October, 1861, he came into Pike countv. He followed farminof until 1860, kept store in Adams county two years, then continued the mercantile business at Perry Springs, in partnership with his father-in-law, two years: went to Perry in 1865, where he kept store two years, and then commenced the business of packing pork and dealini; in ^rain and lumber. In 1871 his building was burned down, and he lost nearly $4,500. He is now farming. In 1855 he jnarried Emily J. Brown, and they have had 3 children. He is a Master in Lodge No. 95 of the Masonic Order; his wife is a Presbvterian.