Pike County, Illinois - Biographical sketches, 1880 (part 3 of 4)

The earliest pioneers, those who came prior to 1S30, could not obtain a legal title to their farms, as the General Government did not offer the land for sale before that. Before that time all the land was held by " claims." The settlers had an agreement among themselves by which they nllowed a man to "claim " about as much timber lard as he might need, generally not over 160 acres, upon which he might build his cabin and make his other improvements; and woe unto the speculator or new-comer who should attempt to "claim " land already occupied by a bona-fide settler. Much of the land in Barrj' was taken by those claimants before the land came into market. These claims were bought and sold, the purchaser coming into possession of the improvements, together with whatever rights were considered appertaining thereto, ^laiiy (juarrels ensued from this state of affairs, as might naturally be expected.

When the land sales came off" in October, 1829, at Vandalia, there was a gathering of pioneers from the townshij) offered for sale, at which no S])eculator was allowed to purchase until all settlers had made their selections, - rather a high-handed proceeding, as it would now appear, but one which was justified by the existing circumstances.

The first ])erson visited by the cold hand of death in this township was Mrs. Amanda Davis, who died in 1831, a daughter of Ilev. Wm. Blair. The first birth was a daughter of Samuel and Lucy Blair, the first coujile married in the township.

wlium we make personal ineiitioii of, further on in thiti sketcli. The townshi]) is ht'autifully divided ])et\veen prairir and timlK-r, well watered, the soil fertile and ri(;h, and is both an excellent ^rain and 8ti>ek country.

A doctor named Ludley, who lived in the bi>ttom, was tlie first physician in the townbhip. The earliest doctors were about all riiomsonians.

This citv is lu-autifuUv situat«'d on the north half of see. 25, and upon an eminence commanding a fine view of the surrounding country. For miles either way there is presented to the eye a ^rand pan(»ramu of nature's beauteous handiwork, champed, it is true, by the haiul of man from what it was half a century a«iro, yet a charmiiii; scene it is to-day. Where once <^rew the tall, vi'idant prairie «;rass the eye now beholds waving; tields of corn, wheat and otiu'r cereals. The \<11<1 llowers that ^ave to the dead monotony of undulating j^rassa charm, and a beauty tnirivaled in <;randeur by any of the line scenes now |»re>enteil by <;rowin<; tields, have louij since faded away. Tliese otdy e.xist in the meniories of the pioneers yet surviving. These tell us that the magniHcenco and beauty of the prairies as seen in their native condition, can never bo adetjuately pictured by lan;;ua;;e.

l)uring the j)erit»d of the threat internal impi-ovi-ment system of Illinois, which we have so freipjently allmled to. and during which lime so many t«»wns were platted in this c<»unty, as well as all over the State, the city oflHarrv sj»rung into existence. Fortu?iately, it has tared In-tter than many of the other towns projected, even in Pike county, for it has assumed rank amon<; the small (*.itics of this part of lllintds, while many have l>uen long since pronounced dead, or that they had obtaitu'd their "greatest "growth. Hurry was laid out by (-alvin II. Stone, of the firm of Stone, Field ^V: .Marks, of St. Louis, and christened "Worcester." Mr. Stone was killed by the explosion of the boat *' Montezuma," on the Mississippi. It was founii that there was another town by that name in the State, so Worcester was chan<^'d to Harry. Mr. Hrown, who had lived in Jiarre, Vt., suggested that it be called after that town. A jietition to this ertect was drawn up by Dr. Haker, who printed the name I>arre in large Iit>man letters, but the enrolling clerk spelled it with a tinal y, instead of an e. That was the name, however, of the l*ostmaster-(feneral under President Jackson, so it was accepted and has since been known by it,

Hartlett ik Hlrdsong, who laid out Barry, as the agents for Stone, the owner of the land, kept the first store in the ])lace. This was in a little log cabin. Stone, Field & Marks en.'cted a mill here to grintl the grain for the settlers. This wjus sold t»i Hrown & Mc- Tucker, in 1830. In 1*^37 a grist mill was run by Mason & Edwards. It Wiisa little overshot water-mill, located in a log building where the woolen factory now stands. The next one below it, on

Iladley creek, was by Win. Lippiiicott. B. D. Brown and Jo.siuh Lippincott erected a sawmill in IS38, northeast ot'tlie Pnl)lic8(iuare, which was burned. The second ndll was erected l>y Isaac Israel in 1845. He ran it three or four years. He also packed pork, and it was surrounded by 18 dwellings, a ])ork house, 3 large stores and a saw inilL lie mortijaijcd it and it passed into the hands of J. Clines, and linally Brown A: McTucker owned it. In a cave, located where the woolen factory was built by Wike Brothers, the skeleton of a human bodv was found in ISil, when the cave was opened. Water-]>ower was secured from the water that came from this cave. It is a natural curiosity, and has been entered for ai)out 300 yards. The source of the water above mentioned was always unknown. It is affected by the rise and fall of water in the streams.

John Grub!) and ^Ir. Wike, v.hile im])roviiig' the factory, were quarrying rocks and came across a den of i-attlesnakes of the largest kind, of which they killed great numbers, from which fact this place is called " Snake Holler '' to this day.

The Methodists were the first denomination of religious people to become established here, and erect a house of worshi]>. The Baptists were second, who built a church about the same time. The building is now torn away. The Christians were third, and the Gonjrreirationalists fourth.

- In the fall of '37 a camp-meeting was held near Levi McDaniels' farm-house, which lasted 12 days. This, it is said, was supported by people of all denominations, and all were united in the great work, (^uite a number joined the Church during this meeting. In 1838 an(jther was held in the same place. Settlers came from a distance of 30 to 40 miles to attend these meetings

The first school was taui^ht in the Methodist church by Deacon Mason. Then there was a little frame school-house erected north of Bright's saloon. It was moved several times afterward, and a difference of opinion exists in regard to its original location.

Barry grew and prospered at times,- and again, like other towns, it suffered seasons of stagnation. To-day it is a beautiful little city with line church edifices, large, magnificent school buildings, good business houses, neat and beautiful residences, and indeed a live, enterprising little city. The high grade of society existing here is something worthy the boast and pride of its residents. The courtly Southerner, the careful Easterner and the thrifty New Yorker are met here, and it is therefore natural that a social system should be established which is culled from the high standard of the sections named. These, taken with the enterprising spirit and jyractical character of the Westerner, give origin to a new society, more pleasant than either, with the best social ethics of all, mingled in one common fountain, from which flow the eletnents of the best society.

liiirrv eoiiipiires tiivorably with those townis liaviii<^ h hir^i-r lumi- )>er of cliwrch ?;])ires pointiui; he;ivtMn\iir<l. In those iiioveinents to niiso thu t'jilk'ii Hud (Jo<;r;ule(l, to hflp the poor, to encourage the weak, the good jjuople of Barry are ever eri«;ai^e(l. Some graiitl efforts have been tiuule in tlie temperance cause by the noble people of this city. The onuse of teniperaiice is like that of Chrit^tian religion in tliis respect, that it is found in ;;reat variety of shapes and methods. In other words, it has taken upon itself the most remarkable forms in the wav of orininizations. IJwt. unlike Christianitv, which is historicallv traced throuj;h the narrow sects and societies, the cause (»f temperance seems to run throuijh tlie nu»st Wonderful ciumges. As s«>on as »»ne particular f<u*m of hilmr has lost its interest to the |)ublic, the friends of temperatice reorganize, and are found Ial)oring in a different manner. Hence we iind it im|)o8sil>Ie tt» tnici' properly, in the short space allotted, the historv t»f the ditferent forms and sIuijk's in which tii«> frini.ls .if teiiijuT ance Iiave tioen organized.

With the enterprise characteristic of the city, an artesian well was begun t»» be put down during the month «»f ()ctol»er, 187t*. Ti»e citv agree«l t<» pay two (hdlars and titty cents per foot for the first 1,5UU feet, ami after thjit depth waj* reached, if n(»t a sufficient flow «>f water, tlie contractors were to receive three dollars per foot for the next r>t>() feet. The city had appro|>riatcd, up to .March 20, isso, ;j(.'>.0(»0 to carry on the work. The site of the well, which is in the park in the Public S«|uare, is the highest point of ground in the county, ami therefi>re a great depth will necessarily have to be reaclml In-fore an abundant supply of water is obtained. At the present writing water does not yet flow, and work still goes on. The city, we are told, will undoubtedly go 2,5* feet in order to obtain a supply. The top cutting is six inches in diameter, diminishing to four and tive-eigiiths and three and one-iialf.

Harry was incorporated as a tt)wn in ISoO. An election was held Jan. 14 of that year to vote for or agjiinst incorporation, when 92 votes were cast for, and none against the meat-ure. The followingTrustees were then clioscn and lield their tirst meeting Jan. 31 : A. Grubb, J<ilin Watson, X. Oomwell, J. M. Dabin-y and ('. S. Allen. Those were sworn in by Justice M. Blair, when they elected John Watson as IVesident and John Shastid, Clerk.

Nov. 18, 1872, Barry was organized as a city. The nresent City Council is composed of the following gentlemen: K. K. Burnham, Mayor; J. R. lioward, J. Wel>er, T. Davis, Matthew I'eterson, S. M«»rs and James Watson, Aldermen; C. C lioasa. City Clerk; W. I. Klein, Citv Attorney; J.C. Brown, Treasurer; John AVhettleton, Marshal, and J. E. Ilaines, Street Commissioner.

The fine brick school-building of the citv was erected in 1874, at a cost of |il5,000. It was built by Wm.T. Mitchell, of Barry. It is beautifully situated, and presents to the stranger as he enters the

Rev. A. M. Danely is Pastor of the Methodist Churcli. There is connected with the congregation a good Sunday-school, wliich meets at 9:30 a. m.

Barry Lodge, l^o. 3-i, of the Masonic order, was organized Aug. 29, 1845. Michael Gard was the first Grand Master; Jos. Jackson, Sen. W,, George Wike, Jr. AV. ; W. J, Alkire, Treasurer; Elisha Hurt, Secretary; Eli Longnecker, Sr. Deacon; Joseph Alkire, Jr. Deacon; Joseph Lippincott, Tyler. These constituted the original officers, only two of whom are now living, namely, E. Hurt and W.J. Alkire. The present officers are, D. W. Greene, W. M.; A. R. Gray, Sr. W.; George Wike, Jr. W.; John P. Grubb, Sr. Deacon; R. D. Osborne, Jr. Deacon; B. McConnell, Treasurer; M. G. Patterson, Sec'y. ; M Lane and John Palmer, Stewards; J. F. Phillips, Chaplain, and J. L. Terry, Tyler.

The Evening Star Lodge, No. 21, Daughters of Rebecca, was organized Oct. 11, 1870, with 14 charter members. The present officers are - Alexander Easlv, First N. G.; iSIiss Nellie Bingham, N. G.; Mrs. G. W. Doyle, V. G.; Miss Ella Furniss, Rec. Sec'y; G.W.Smith, Financial Sec'y; Miss Lizzie Furniss, Treasurer. This Lodge has a membership of 72.

A. B. Allen, jeweler, H.irry, is a native of Monmouth county, N. J., where he was l>orn in 1^44; (ymio to this State in 1S53 and settles! in Lincoln; suhse.juently he removed to L.ii;:in cumity, thence to Macoupin coTuity, and to this county in l^T.'i, wlu-n he estaldished himself in his jtresont husiness, and where he lias since made it his home, lie was married in 1^72 txt Miss Mattie Harris, a native oi this State, and tluy liavo 1 cliild liviiio;, Leata. Mr. A. is a man of C4tn9idiral»leinventiv«' cjipacitios, which is heinij used to pnicfi<"»l mi rims* lie lius :i lair Iraih* and '"s a trnnd citizen.

L^tris Angl^ was born in Lynchhur*^, Va., Jan. 7, 1^23. He was a s«»n of .Vlfrtnl an<i Sarah ((Jn-en) An^le, wh<» livi'<| fnr many years in Lvnchhuri;, \'a., wlu-re thev died and were l)uried. The subject of this sketch re^ided with his parents until his iHth year, when he li-ft his native town to seek a home in the West, came to St. I^iuis. Mo., thence to llannih.il, where lie resided until I'^4r», when he came to Harry. In March, 1S52. he r- - i with the liarrv itaptist Church. In .May, \sb\ he was i Oi-ucon, which otlice lie held to the day of his death. lie was united in marriajre .Inly 19, 1S52, with Miss Harriet E. Orandall. They liavf 3 ehildren. Alice E., now the wife »»f .I»»hn L. Cassidy; tln-y were marrii'd Oct. 20, 1S77. and reside in St. bmi^ .M<».; Delia M. atiil Krwldie i. .Mr. An;;le died in Harry March 19, 187H, where f«»r more than 30 years he was one of the most |>rominerit and eneriTftic husinoss men of tlie county. Durin;; this tiiiif he was en^i^'t'tl extensivtdy in the dryj^oods and grocery trade, porkpjickinij and pr«Kiuce huyin;;; a partner in the liarry Woolen Mills and luniher tnide. and in the Harry E.xehanj^c Hank. He was a model man in all the relations of life, kind-hearted, benevolent, prompt to fultill all the duties of husband, father, frieiiij. Christian and citizen. Tin* church lost a faithful member, the community an energetic friend; his family a kiiul husband and loving father; the jXK»r a benefactor, for to them he gave work by which they Could earn s«tmething. His credit was nnl)oundetl, inte<rrity ntitarnisheil, and honesty unim{>eached. He was buried Thursday, March 20, 1878. The sermon was prcaclied by liis Pastor, liev. Wm. Green, from the te.vt, John xiv. 2, last clause: "I go to }>repare a place for you." The difterent denominations, Ma.Mins and ()d<] Fellows, united in the funeral services. His body was followed to the grave by the largest concourse of people ever in procession t(^ the burying groun«i in this pirt of tne county. A jMjrtrait of Mr. Angle will be found in this work. Mrs. Angle still resides at the old homef^tead at Harrv,

Thomas Ardron, P. O., Barry, is the son of William and Ann (Booth) Ardron, natives of Yorkshire, Eiig., who enii<;rated to this country in 1848, and settled in lladiey township the following year, stopping one year in N. Y. Traveled tVoni N. Y. by way of the canal and lakes to Griggsville Landing. The subject of this sketch was born in Y'orkshire, Eng.. where he was married in 1837 to Miss Ann Broadhens, a native of Cheshire, Eng., and daughter of Thomas and Susannah (^Cheatham) Broadhens. Mr. A. began the struggle in life without capital, and has made a success. He is agent for Lyman Brown's Seven-Barks medicine, and has a lucrative trade.

Jacob Aue/', fanner, sec. 32; P. O., Kinderhook; was born in Germany, in 1823, where he was married in 1847 to Miss Gotleben Ilendte. He emigrated to America in 1853; she came in 1855, and the\' settled in Penns}'lvauia, where he lived until 18dO, when he moved to this county and settled on Bay creek. In 1864 he moved on his present farm of 40 acres and a large vineyard, from which he has some trade. They have 6 children, Rosena K., Charlotte G., Mary, Caroline, Sally and Jennie. ^Ir. and Mrs. Auer are membei-s of the German Lutheran Church.

A. C. Baker, M. D., was born in London, Eng., in 1813, and is a son of Edward and Lucy (Dickinson) Baker, who emigrated to thk country in 1815 and settled in Philadelphia, where he engaged in leaching, until 1825, when he moved to White county, 111. Subsequently he moved to Greene county, where he died in 1835. The subject of this sketch began the study of medicine with Dr. Worthingion, at Pittstield, and attended the Ohio Medical College at Cincinnati, where he was graduated in 1837. He began the practice of his profession at Pittstield, and the following year moved to this city, where he has since been in constant practice. He was married in 1844 to Miss IMartha A., niece of John Barney, of Pittsiield, and daughter of West Barney, by whom he has live children livino:. In the winter of 1850-1 he went with laborers to Panama and opened the Paiuima railroad, cutting and grading it. Col. Baker, his brother who was killed in the army, had the contract for this work. In 1853 he crossed the plains to California with a herd of cattle from this ])lace, and returned without accident the following year. He has been hunting along the Humboldt river in the midst of Indians, and was always well treated. He served two years as Surgeon in the 71st Penn. Reg., in|Col. Baker's Brigade. He is the oldest practicing physician in Barry, and one of the oldest settlers of the township.

Col. Benjam'm Barney, one of the oldest and most prominent citizens of Pike county, and to whom reference is so often made on the pages of this volume, was born in Berkshire county, ]\[ass., Sept. 4, 1795. The first of his ancestry in America in the jiaternal line was William Barney, a native of Ireland, a great-grandfather uf the subject of this biographical notice, who emigrated to Massachusetts about 200 years ago ; the next in line wasWilliam again, and then

Bcnjaiiiiii, the latliei' <tt" the Colonel, who enlisted in the Continental arinv untliT (ien. Washini;tvtn when hnt 14 vears ufa^e; at the close of that war he niarrieil Miss Kli/.aheth Crape, who both *lietl at tlie a;;e ot CO years, anil within a year of eaeh other. They had 6 sons antl ."» daii^'hters, all of whom i^rew up to adult years, namely, Joseph, Mar;^aret. Polly. West, Ann, Herijamin, Ilejtsey, Marshall, Manly. l)el)orah and John. .It»sejth seryed in the war of 1^12, and was mortally woundc-ii at the hattle (d'Saekett's ilarhor. lie \yas Lieutena:it, hut during thataetion was serving as Captain.

The suhjeet ()f this hketch.CoI. Harney, first eame to Pike (u)unty in 1*^lM!, loeatini; nt Atlas, then the eoiinty-si'at. He was a hlacksmilh liy trade, and thinks he startftl the tir.st hlaeksmith for^e in the county, and perhaps made the first j)lo\v. In 1S30 he was elected otie of the three County (Commissioners, the other two being CharltR Stratton and .Vndrew Phillips. In April, ls33, the county delcrminetl to moye its eaj)ital to a more central plaee, and finally it was decided to place it where Pittstield now stands, when arose the tlitlieulty of liorrowini; the necessary ;Jn20U to enter the ijuarter section. The moiu'y was eventually ohtaineti on the individual Motes of Col. Harney atnl (ieorire W. ilininan, in A|)ril. In .lune the lain! was surveyed and laiii <dV, C«d. Harney and .Messrs. Ilinntan and .Iud«l reservin;; lots on the north side of the Souare for the use of a (,'ourt House, hut the site was finally chant^ed to the center «»f the Sjtiare, as it is now. As so<»n as the survry was ciunjdeted, tiie lots were sold at aucti«>n, hrin^iii;; eiiou^'h almost to complete the county buildings. In SfptemlnT, 1>S33, tlie Commissiuners had a hotjse built bv Mr. Hurt, in which, before it was finished, they hehl a session ot tlu-ir court.

in April, ls3ii, while Col. Harney was working at his forge in Atlas, about 11 o'clock, a. m., he was notified by Col. lioss of the Goyern»»r's order tt) raise a c<»nipany of 100 men to serve in tiie HIack Hawk war. and to report at Hcardstown the following Monday. He immediately started on hi»rs(;back to rally a company, and was successful. In the election of officers the next day Mr. Harney was made 1st Lieutemmt. They arrived at Heardstown about 4 I*. M., Tuesday, where the comj)any was divxled into two, Mr. Harney being elected Captain of one, and receiving his conjmission from Gov. lieynolds. The company was in the service 50 days, when they were relieved by regular U. S. troops. In the fall of 1832 Col. Ross resigned, and Capt. Harney was elected Colonel of the l(5th 111. Vol. Mil., and acte«l [as such until 1^38 or IsS'J. Politically Col. Harney was a Whig and now is a Republican. The portrait of the Colonel given in this book is from a photograph taken when he was 74 years of age, and the facsimile of his autograph from his writing at tlie age of So.

Calvin D. Blair, fanner, sec. 36; P. 0.,Barrv; was born in this tp. Dec. 8, 1851, and is a son of Samuel and Eliza (Gose) Blair, natives of Vir«^inia, wlio settled in this township in 1828. The subject of this sketch was married in 1870 to Miiss Dora Blake, a native of this county. He settled on his present place of 3i^ acres, in 1877. Is School rjirector at present time, and he and his wife are descendants of Bike county's early ])ioneers.

Harvey Bhi'n\ deceased, was a native of Indiana, and came to this county at a very early day, where he was married to Miss Millie A. Cuniiiiii^ham, d;ui<i;hter of John Cunnini^ham, an early settler in Pleasant Yale tj)., and widow of Jas. Luttenil. ^Ir. B. settled on his present estate in IS-tO, where he resided until his death in 1871). Mrs. B. has a farm of 230 acres, valued at $00 per acre ; also 25 acres in Pleasant Yale tp., where her fatlier is a resident. She resides on sec. 35; P. O., Barry.

Samuel Blair, tanner, sec. 35; P. O., Barry; is a son of AVilliam M. and ^[artha (Quiet) Blair, natives of Kentucky, who came to this county and settled in Barry tp. in 1828, where they both died. The subject of this sketch was born in Madison county, O., Oct. 1, 1806, and came to this county with his parents. lie settled on liis present estate in 1834, consisting of 110 acres, valued at >>75 per acre. In 1830 he was married to Miss Anna Brewster, a native of New York, who died in 1840. By this union 1 child was born, Louisa. Ilis present wife, Eliza, n^e Gose, is a native of Yirginia. To them have been born 6 children, 3 boys and 3 girls : Calvin D., William S., George C, Alta C, wife of G. W. Smith, Lucina and Martha Q. E. Mr. Blair numbers among the living pioneers of Barry tp. Politically he is a descendant of the old Democratic school, and is well known throuo:hout the county.

Leander Blake, farmer, sec. 27; P. O., Barry; was born in Cumberland county, Maine, in 1811-, the son of Ephraim and Desiah P. (Higgins) Blake, natives of that State, who came to this county in 1847, and settled on the present place, consisting of 321 acres, valued at $40 per acre. Ue resided here until his death in 1875; she died in 1879, both 86 j'ears of age. Leander came to this county in 1842 and landed in Barry with but 2 five-franc pieces in his pocket. Ilis first work was at rail splitting, for which he was paid 5 bits per hundred, taking pork in payment at 2 cents ])er lb.; but by economy he was soon enabled to purchase a little land, and now owes no man a dollar. His present farm has cost him $6,500 besides the improvements. He was married in Pennsylvania in 1839 to Miss Mary Charles, a native of that State, where she was born in 1819. She was a life-long crip]»le, and died of the eftects of a fall from a buggy in March, 1880. They had 8 children, 4 of whom are living, - Preston, Ella, Dora and Ei)enezer. Mr. P>. had a thorough New England schooling, and is well versed in the difi'erent languages. He was for some years engaged in teaching school in his native State and Pennsylvania. lias been Assessor one term, and has held other official positions. In politics he used to

A. G. BUciH, fanner, sec. 2; P. (>., ilany; was horn in (Tcncseo county, M. Y., in lJ^30, the eon of iSainuel Vi. and Maliel M. (Wheeler) liiiven, natives (»r that State, who emigrated to Illifiois in ls34 and settled near (^)iiinev, where they still reside. The suhject of" this sketch c^iiiit? t<» this county in \x'A\ and settled on liis present estate, consisting of ]<»(» acres valued at 1^50 per acre; also has *J41 acres '\\\ Kichtield tp., Adams county. He was married in IS53 to Miss Kleanor Foster, who was horn in Hamilton c(>unty, ().. in 18."'.(». In l.s<t2 he enlisted as Orderly SerLTcnnt in Co. F, ll^tli 111. Vol.; was nronioted 1st Lieut., in which capacity lie served until lie rcsij^ned hy reason of a wound received at Fort IhidsiMi. La., April 7, 1S»U. The hall entered the hip and lod^jed in the left le^, where it still remains, and has crippird him f»»r life. Hi' was a participant in the hattles «»f .Jackson, Miss., sie^'e of Vickshurji, F«»rt Hudson, Vermillionvillc, Ciiickasaw HlulVs, For- Gibson, and the first hattle at Vickshurt;, utuler Siierman, Arkant gas post, and all < nents in which the Ke^itnent participated,

Mr. li. is continei; ;..i .;jost «»f the time tt» the aid of crutches, and is a living relic of tiie Rebellion. His home was hurned to the pound May 23, 18('i5, and Oct. 2.S, 1871, his barn with seven bead of horses atid mules was ilestroyed by a supposed incendiary. Is'otwithstamlin;; all these reverses. Mr. li. has successfully overcome all olK^tades and trials, and through his j)ersfcverance and ener;;y has erected a fine residence on the same site of ground, and a( cumulat^'d a pK»d landetl property. His opportunities for e<lucation were limited, but his ]»rinciplcs were always earnest in the cJiuse of his Ctovernnjcnt, and tiie j)romul;;ation <jf Republican principles. He is the father of 3 cliildren, Willis E., Salina A. and l«la ^L

^Ytn. Jivthxr'u'k, t'armer. sec. 1>; i'. ( )., J'arry; was horn in Nova Scotia in 1^32. His parents, James and Mary (I)ilmon) Bt>thwick, were natives of Kn<;land. He was married in 1n59 to Miss .Martha Likes, a native of this county, who died in 1873, leavin<; him 7 children, Mary, Isal>el, Emma, Minerva, Parbara, James ami William. His present wife, Isabel, toe Lane, is a native of Indiana. Mr. F. came to this county in ls57, and s(;ttlcd in this section, where he has since made it iiis home; moved on Ins present farm in 187s, consisting of lir» acres, valued at $10,000. Has been Justice of the Peace. Is a meml>er of the Masonic Order and Methodist ("hurch. In j>olitics he is a Democrat.

C. E. Bower was born in Madison county, Ohio, in 1833. and was brought by his parents to Pike county, 111., settling in Derry tp., where he remainetl until 185m, when they moVed to Barry tp. ; and in 1852 Mr. Powers crossed the plains, driving an o.\-team every mile of the way. Was engaged in farming and explored Oregon at that time, which was a perfect wiUlerness, and in 1857 he returne<I home. In 1858 he married Miss Barbara Wrijjht, dautrliter of Abiah Wrii;ht, who were natives of Ohio. They liavc had born to them 0 children, 3 sons and 3 daughters, all of whom are livin<i^. rteul)eii D. is the eldest, and is now attending Lombard University at Galesburg. Mr, I>. has a good farm, consisting of over 200 acres of the finest land in old Pike. Mr. J>. made a trip back to California in 1879, which was an enj\)yable tour, lie is a self-made man, and has secured his ]>resent position among the farmers of Pike county by his industry and energy.

John Brenner^ shoemaker, Barry, was born in Ireland, April 17, 1820, and emigrated to the United States in 1852, stopping in Xew York city about G weeks; then stopped at Columbus, O., about a month; then was in Cincinnati two years, making shoes; then was in C^uincy, 111., several years, following his trade; then, in 1864, he came to Barry, where he worked with Mr. Wendorfi", a shoemaker; in 1877 Mr. Brenner opened shop for himself and is now prosecuting a good business. In 1856 he married Margaret Clark, and of the 8 children born to them 7 are living, namely: George, Sarah, Thomas, John, Allena, Katie and Edward.

William Bright^ proprietor of saloon, Barry, was born in Prussia in 1824, and emigrated to America in 1849, landing at Baltimore. Came to this county in 1855 and settled in Barr}-. Was married in St. Louis, in 1853, and is the father of 8 children, 5 daughters and 3 sons, 6 of whom are living. He is located in business on the east side of Bainbridge street, where he is conducting a good trade.

B. D. Brown^ retired farmer, sec. 25; P. O., Barry ; is a son of William and Ann (Dodge) Brown, natives of Massachusetts, who to Illinois from Yermontin 1848, and settled in this tp., where they both died. The subject of this sketch was born in Essex county, Mass., in Feb., 1804; was married in 1831 to Miss Mary Kellum, a native of Barre, Yt., and daughter of Charles and lie. becca (Rice) Kellum. lie came to this county in 1833 and settled in Atlas t]>. ; soon afterward he built a mill at Louisiana, Mo., and engaged in milling at St. Louis, during which time he ])urchased his present estate of 150 acres, valued at $75 per acre. Here he settled in 1839, and for several years engaged in the mercantile business in this cit}', and in com]mny with Mr. McTucker ])urchased the mill, where he was e.xtensivel}' engaged in milling until lie retired from the active field of life to the enjoyment of his success. He represented Pike count}' in the Legislature in '41-2, and has always taken an active interest in the welfare <->f the county. Ilis success is wholly due to his energy, sagacity, and indomitable perseverance in overcoming all obstacles, and his declining years are being s]ient in the comforts of his pleasant home, the result of a well-directed industry. His political opinions are based upon the principles pi'omulgated bv the old-line Whigs, and indorsed by the Republican party. The city of Ban-y was named in honor of his

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ILitm- Jirowiiell, farmer, sec. 28; V. < >., Harry; son of Benjamin and Jane (Rickey) Brownell, natives of New York, who emigrated t<i Pike county in 1840 and jmrchased the homestead farm, wlicrehc lived until hi.s death, which occurred March 2l«, IST'J; she died the followin<; week. The houjcstead ct>nsists of l(lo acres, which were hid oH' hy Col. Itoss for taxes, who sold to Mr. B. It is now valued at $50 |»er acre. The suhject of this sketch was horn in Delaware county, N. V., in 1^:?3; was married .Jan. I, ISST), to Miss Anna Bailey, a native (»f Philadelphia. To them have been born 3 children. William, .lames and Ilattit*. Benjamin Bntwnell was a local MetlKxIist nreacher in New York and Illinois, and was wi<lely known as a zealous defender of the faith ami worker in the Master's vineyartl.

E. Ji. liurnfmtn, photographer, and the j»resent Mavor of the city of Barry, was Ixirn in Thibodeaux. j>arish of La Fi»urchc, La., and is a son of E. T. P.urnham. deceased, a mitivi- of Hartford, Conn., wh(» died Atig. ir>. IsTS, He was in New ()rlcan> ilwring the Kebellion, saw (ien. Butler land tlicr*', saw Mumlord tear the nationit: Hag from the U. S. Mint, and saw him hange<l. In 1871 Mr. B. married Magtrie L. Turner, and of their 3 children 2 are living, Clara atjd Kdna. As a jdjotogranher Mr. Burnham is doing a good busiiK^s, and is at present the Mayor of the city.

G. W. Chri/atij)^ Postmaster at Barry, was born in Florence, Pike Co., III., Fe(». 1, 1845; only child of William L. and .lane (Barney) Chrysup, wIjo came to this C4»unty in ls2r>. im<l resided here until l{S5o, when the family removed to California, going across the plains. In 1857 they started ou the return voyage home, and his parents were lost by the explosion of the steamer "St. Nicholas,' which occiirred A|»ril 24, 1850, H miles below Helena, Ark. Rendered ]>arentless by this disaster, he lived with his grandfather. Benjamin Barney, until ls«;i, when he eidiste<l in the 10th 111. Inf. for three months' service. He then re-erdisted in Co. B. 28th 111. Inf., as Corporal, and was promt»ted to Captain of that Company, serving until the close of tlu' war. He partici-

Sated in the battles of Hatchie. siege of Vicksburg. .Jackson, liss., Spanish Fort, Mobile, and all the engagements in which the Regiment took part; was honorably discharged; returned home, where he was married A]>ril 18, 1807, to Miss Kate, daughter of Lewis and Lucv Hard v. The same vear he became en};a<;ed in the raerc^intile trade, until appointed Postmaster under Hayes in 1878, to which duties he is devotinj; his time and attention. He

Asa W. Okirk, farmer, sec. 20, P. 0., Barry; born in Rockingham county, N. 11., in 1820, son of Abner and Caroline (AVicks) Clark, natives of New Hampshire and !N[aine, respectively, who died in Buffalo, N. Y, Asa W. was married in 1846 to Mr.^. (!aroline Churchill, a native of Batavia, X. Y. ; came to this county in 1852 and settled on the bottom lands in Kinderhook, where he lived 9 years; moved on liis present farm in 1803, consisting of 177 acres, valued at $50 per acre; also owns other lands in tlie tp. His opportunities for early education were limited, and he has succeeded only bv his enercry and perseverance. He is administrator ot the estate oi' J. R. Young, Trustee of the Burying Grounds and Treasurer of the Methodist Church, of which he and his family are members. His children are Herbert C, Libbie C, ^[ary A. and Franklin A. In politics he is a Republican. Was an old-line Whig.

Jo/tn n. Cobh^ late of the firm of Cobb <Sc AVatson, of the Barry Ada<je^ Avas born in Chautauqua county, N. Y., Nov. 10, 1841, and is a son of James Cobb, deceased; he came to this county in August, 1871, and in November established the Barry Adage, which he conducted as an inde))endent newspaper until May, 1878, when lie sold out, and in May, 1879, in company with Wm. Watson, he re-purchased the same establishment, and until recently the}' conducted the paper under the firm name of Cobb k, Watson. Mr. Cobb married Miss Julia E. Prentice, and of their 6 children these 3 are living : Edward P., Albertus A. and Archie H.

E. A. Crandall, merchant and banker, Barry, is the son of Josliua and Fannie (Burdick) Crandall, natives of New York, who settled in Barry in 1839, where he engaged at his trade in the boot and shoe business, and resided until his death in 1860. His wife preceded him to the better land in 1855. The subject of this sketch was born in Rensellaer county, New York, 1836, and came with his parents to this county. Hi 1854 he formed the co-partnership of Angle & Crandall in the mercantile trade and pork-packing, which were successfully carried on until 1858, when the firm dissolved, and he commenced the study of lawat Washinj'ton, D. C.,and attended Columbia College. The following year he returned home and formed the second partnership with Angle and carried on an extensive trade. In 1800 he was married to Miss Eliza, daughter of Capt. Elisha Hurt, a native of this county, wdio died, leaving one child, Fannie. In 1802 the firm dissolved and Mr. C. turned ins attention to tbe appeals of his country, and raised Co. D, 99th III. Inf.; was afterward appointed Alajor of the Regiment and|seryed two years, - through all the battles in which that Regiment participated, and was honorably discharged. Returning to his home, he became a partner in the woolen mill, under the firm name of Geo. Wike ^ Co., which was changed to a corporation in 1870. He was again married in ls70 to ^[iss Jennie G. Gordon, a native theyear 1S45>, wi. . was bu _ i:irs of age, entering the ht4»re of Mr. M. itiair as salesman, which )Misition he occupic<l until 1852, when, in C4>mpany with his brother, (Calvin, he entered into partnership with Mr. HIair, they carrying i»n businesa under the firm name of M. Kiair A: Co. Mr. iJlair. retiring from the firm in is/ill, a copartner»hip was formed lietween the two brothers, (Calvin and Samuel, under the style of C. ic S. Davis; they carried on business successfully for many years, built up a large trade and amassed c<)neideraiile wealth; s|R'culating in |>ork an<l wheat e.x ten (lively; they were generally \vry f«»rtunate in these dealings. The firm of C. ci S. Davis dissolved |>artnership in the spring of 1S77, Calvin taking the flouring mill thev were running, and Samuel retaining the stock of merchandiso. Mr. Davis then took his two sons, Stephen A. D.

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and T^athaniel R., into the business. The l)usiness was conducted under the firm name ot" Samuel Davis A: Son.> until the sprini^ of 1880, when the firm sold out.

Mr. Davis was united in marriage to Miss Clara II. Hart Oct. 14, 1851. She is a native of Massachusetts, where she was born June 22, 1833, and is a dauii^hter of Nathaniel and Clarissa (Hill) Hart, both natives of Massachusetts. They came to this county in 1838, and still are livin»j in Barry tp.*Mr. and Mrs. Davis were tlie parents of 8 children, Stephen A. D.; Lelia May, now the wife of J. C. Moon; Xathaniel R. ; Earnest II., deceased; Clara Belle; Anna M.; Samuel C. and Daniel. Mr. Davis died Feb. 15, 1879, and was followed to his last restin*^ place by a lar;i;o concourse of relatives and friends. He had not been actively engaged in business aftairs for several years, but had been taking matters as quietly as possible. He was shrewd, energetic and determined, and one of the best business men in the county. His ac(|uaintance was e.\tensive in cojumercial as well as social circles. His honesty and integrity were unquestioned, his credit unlimited. He was a fond husband, a kind and indulgent father, a good neighbor and staunch friend. We give a poi-trait of Mr. Davis in this volume.

John Dewell, farmer, sec. 4; P. O., Barry; son of Peter and Catherine (Brown) Dewell, natives of Pennsylvania, who moved to Ohio, where they both died. The subject of this sketch was born in Greene county. Pa., in 1815, and emigrated to Pike county in 1837, and settled south of Barry, where he lived until 1842, when he moved on his present farm of 120 acres, valued at %Qb per acre. The land was mostly timbered when he came to this place. He was married in 1834 to Miss Rebecca AVal lace, a native of Maryland. By this union 6 children are living, - Elizabeth, James, John N., Susan, Harriet and Charles C. Mr. D. is one of the original jMoneers of Barry tp., and is a Democrat.

JoJinW. Eckes^ farmer; P. O., Barry; was born in Frederick county, Va., in 1834, son of David and Eva Eckes, natives also of that State, where Mrs. E. died. He came to the West in 1858 and settled in Greene county, thence moved to Ohio, where he died in 18G1. The subject of this sketch was married in 185S to Miss Margaret Cairigan, a native of Kentucky. They came to this county in 1S77, and settled on the farm they now occupy. Mr. E. is a Democrat.

Edward Edom^ proprietor of the National Hotel, P)arry, was born in England in 1812; emigrated to Canada in 1830, and 5 years afterward moved to Scutt county. Hi., where he resided until 1S4<), when he moved to Lucas county, O. In 1855 he came to this county, settled in Perrj' township, and engaged in farming. Three years afterward he moved to Griggsville, thence to NewS^lem and kept a h(jtel 4 years, when he moved to this city, where he is running a first-class hotel. He was married in lsl:2 to Miss Mary Murmoneny, a native of Ohio. To them have been born 7 children, all of whom

John Fiirmi^r, a;;riciiltnrist. see. 17; P. ()., Birrv; was horn in Lancaster county, Pa., in ISll; son ot" Samuel and Hannah Prazer, natives ot* Pennsylvania, who moved to Ohio, where he died. The subject of this sketch was marrie<' in 1837 to Miss Eliza Nichols, daMi,ditfi- (if John and Mary (Rfthnal ) Nichols, natives t)f New .Jersey and Maryland, respectively, who settleil in Adams county. III., where he died. Mr. F. settled ii\ this tp. in 1S4«>. The following year he moved to Adams county and live<l <5 or Tyears, when hereturtied and 8cttle<l on his present e-tate of l»iO acres, vahied at s'jO per acre. To tliem havi- i)een born lU chihlren, 8 of whom are liviui^: Samuel 1)., Joshua N., Jacob C, Mary J., James F., Sarah A., Lucv E. and Eliza P.; the deceased are (Teor;'e L. atid John T. His son Janies is a member of the Ancient Order of the United Workmen; Jo^luni is a member of the Masonic order, and Samuel of the I. (). ( >. F.; Jac<)l) (\ is also a Mason, and Sa'ah A. is a nn'ml>er of the Eastern St4ir. Mr. F. has always been a Democrat, but hafi espoused the (ireenl>ack cause. The family are amoiii^ the most respected and enter|»risin<^ farmers <>f Parry tj).

Alonzo Gardy farmer, see. \\\\ P. (>., Kinderlionk ; was born in Washington c*)unty, O., in 1S22, and is a Ron of Mischel and Clarissa (PakerUiard, wlu» settled in this tp. in 182C. In ls20 he movetl his family here, where he lived until his death, Jan..'), 1871, at the a;;«' »»f 77 years. She died April 10, l8<!;j. He tMitert d the land of his son's estate, consisting of 88 acres, now valued at ij^jM per acre. He was Justice of the Peace and amon<; the earliest settlers. The subject of this sketch was married in 1S5<> to Miss .Mary J. Yearly, a native t>f Cincinnati, O., by whom he has 3 children, Ellen, Lucy and Sally. .Mr. (». is School Director, and the family are n)embers of the Paptist Church. He is a Ilepublican in j»olitics, an<i one of the ohlest livin*^ settlers of Parry tj>.

.John T. Gilmer^ farmer, sec. 26; P. O.. pjirry; is a son of David and Eliza ((rose I (rilmer, natives of Virj^inia, who came'to this county in lS31f and settled in this section, where hedied in 1847. Siie is still livinir in this tp. The 8u!)ject of this sketch was born in P>arry tp. in is4tt, and settled on his ])resent farm in 1n<*i3, consistiiij; of (13 acres, valued at *(i<» ]>er acre. He also owns 42 acres in Pleasant Vale tj>. He was married in 1804 to Miss Ellen, daughter of William McIJaniel, who died '\\\ 1872. leaving 2 children, Charles and Clara. He was again married in 1^74 to Miss Ella Plake. a native of this county. He tills the office of lioad Supervisor at the present time, and is a member of the Paj»tist Church. Politics, Democratic.

D. W. Greene, Police Magistrate, is the st)n of James and Mary (Madison) Greene, who came to this county in 1837 and settled in Hadley tp., where he engaiied in farming until his death, which occurred in 1n75. She died in 1840. The subject of this sketch was born in Rensellaer county. N. V.. in 182«'i. lie began the study of medicine with Dr. Baker of this city, tauorht school winters, and attended the Missonri State University one year and practiced in Barry 3 years, when he entereil njioii a mercantile pursuit, and was engai^ed in tiie erection of the Barry Woolen Mills, where he was connected for 3 years, lie was married in 1850 to Miss Caroline Gordon, a native of Indiana. Mr. G. has filled the office of Township Treasurer some years. Is a memher of the Masonic order, and of the Christian Church. Politically he is a stalwart Republican.

John P. Gruhh, farmer, sec. 23; P. O., Barry; was born in Cumberland count\'. Pa., in Oct., 1S15, and is a son of Jonas and Sarah (Wizer) Grubb, natives of Pennsylvania, who settled in Adams county. III., where they both died. The subject of this sketch came to this county in 1844, and settled on this section. In 1864 he ])urchased the present farm of 124 acres. Also owns other lands in the tj>. He was one of the founders of the woolen mill in which he has been en^aired for some years. He was married in May, 1849, to Miss Harriet Stevens, a native of New York State, who died in 186G. By this marriage he has 3 children living, - John W., Emeline and Eva. His ]»rcsent wife was Beulah Isations, widow of John Nations, by whom he has 3 children, - George, Ilattie and Oliver. Two step-children, Norman AV. and Florence, complete the family record. Mr.G. is one of the members of the Board of Trustees of the town, and is one of the active business men and farmers of Barry. In politics he is a Democrat, and cast his first vote for Martin Van Buren.

B. F . Gus8, farmer, sec. 3; P. O., Barry; was born in Juniata county. Pa., in 1835, and is a son of AVilliam and INIary (Foltz) Guss, natives of PennsA'lvania, where she died. Wm. Guss came to this county with his family in 1848, and settled in this tp., where he is at this time livin":. The subject of this sketch was married in 1859 to Miss Jane Sellers, a native of Pennsylvania. To thera have becTi born 4 children, all of whom are living: Rosaline, Edwin S.. William C. and Ilattie E. He settled on his present farm in the fall of 1859, consisting of 110 acres, valued at $50 per acre. Mr. Guss has served as a School Director, and in politics is a Democrat.

George Hack, farmer, sec. 30; P. O., Kinderhook; was born in Germany Feb. 19, 1819; was married in 1844 to Miss Fernandrika Auer, a native of Germany. Thev emifi^rated to this country in 1853 and stopped one year in New York city, thence to Quincy, thence to this county, and engaged at his trade, brewing and cooj)ering, at Kinderhook. This business he sold and purchased, in 1866, his present farm, consisting of ov-er 500 acres of land, valued at $50 per acre. They have 7 children: Caroline, Frederick, Daniel, Rosena, Jennie, Harry and Annie. Mr. and Mrs. Hack arc members of the German Lutheran Church, and he is a member of the Masonic order.

G. A. Hancock, tanner, sec. 27; P. ()., Bun y; was Ixtrn in Lickiiij,' Co., O., iti 1830, and is a son of Isaac ami Oyiitliia A. (Kord) Hancock, luttli natives ut" that State, \vli«» eniii^rated to Adams county, thence to this county, in 18'>«;, and are at this time living in Harry. The subject of this sketcli wjis married in 1857 to Miss Melissa Shepard, dan^'hter of Thomas .1. Shepard, a mitive of this county; and CliarU's W., (ieor;;e II., Mary K., Krncstine, ^fary H., Jjt'ua, Lora an<l Frank, are their livin;; children. .Mr. Hancock settled on his present estate in 1872, consisting of IGO acres, valued at $(>0 per acre. He is a Democrat and a tliorough farmer.

(feoiuje II. IftiH'Oi'k', farmer, s«'c. 21; P. (>., Harry ; was born in Ailam.^ Co.. III., in l>.'t5, and is a ."^on of G. A. Hancock, an early settler <»f this county; was married iti 187G to Miss Li/zie, daughter of John Mc Daniel, by whom he has onechihl, Arthur A. Ho settled on the present farm of his fatlu'r's in 1877, consisting of over 200 acres ut valuable land. Mr. 11. is one of the busy and enterprising young farmers of Hurry tp.

J. W. JIarty farnier, sec. 3.'i; P. ()., Harrv; was l)orn in Chesiiire Co., N. H., in 1S.30, the son of .Joel an«l Anna (Hardy) Hart, natives of Massachu.'^eltg and New Hampshire, respectively. He came to this cttunty in the tall of IS.'UJ, entered land in this tp., and returneil Kast. The f«)llowingyear he brought his family and settled here. Subse<juently he purchased the estate of his son, where he moved and ^J»ent tlie remainderjol his life; hedicd in 1S77: she dii-<l in 1n4o. He was a Deacon iit the Hapli^t Church in his native phuv, and at Harry, holding the otfice nearly ever since he was a meml)er ol the Church, a?id was widely known through thec<junty. The subject of this hketch was married iti 1^60 to Miss Caroline, daughter of H. V. Hrownell, by whom he has W children, Henry K., Ivlwanl L. and Jennie. The homestead farm consists of 60 acres, valued at $60 |)cr acre. He also owns 80 acres on sec. 29. Mr. II. is a Deacon in the Haptist Church, of which lie and his family an? members. He has been School Director, and can be counted among prominent and old settlers of this tp. He is a Republican.

N. r. Hart, farmer, sec. 2^); P. O., Harry; was lK)rn in Ashburton, Mas.-... in 18i*»), son of Nathaniel and Clarissa (Hill) Hart, who calm- to this tj). in 183S, where they still reside. He enlisted in 184C in Co. K, 5th lieg. 111. Vol., and served 18 months in the Me.vicati war, when he was honorably discharged. He returned to his home, and in 185o was married to Miss Louisa, daughter of Samuel Hlair, a native of this tp. ; tin- same year he settled on his present estate of 100 acres, valued at %1h per acre. He also owns 400 acres in the tp. Mr. II. has been for 10 years engaged in the brick manufactttry. lH'>ides attending to the duties of his extensive farming interests. He has served as Assessor siiice 1^G2, excepting 2 years, and School Director most of the time. He is a member of the Odd Fellows order.

Orlando Ilart, deceased, was bom in Massachusetts in 1829, and emigrated to thiscountv quite early, lie was married to Miss Jenuette AVirt, wiio died leaving one child, Alvin. In April, 1854, lie again married, this time Miss Mary, .daughter of Harvey Blair. Of their children 7 are livinj?, - Kllie, John, Charles AV., Katie, Alfred and Nettie. Mr. II. resided on the homestead until his death, which occurred in 1879. Mrs. 11. has on sec. 33 a farm of 80 acres, valued at $40 per acre. P. O., Barry. Mr. II. was a member of the Odd Fellows, and a man highly esteemed by all who knew him.

A. C. Hollenheck c6 Son, hardware merchants, Barry. This lirm erected the building of their present location an'd established themselves in business in 1870. They carry a stock of $5,000 to $6,000, and deal largely in farm machinery. ]\Ir. II. is a native of Genesee Co., N. Y., where he was i)orn in 1S20. lie was married in 1845 to Miss Mary J. Cram, a native of Ohio, and came to this county in 1859, settling in this city. He was appointed Postmaster in 1861, re-appointed under Grant, and tilled the office 14 or 15 years. He was INIayor one term. Justice of the Peace, and Alderman, and is a strong adherent of the temperance cause, and Republican ])rinciples. His only child, C. R., is his partner, and the tirm enjoy a large trade. Mr. Ilollen beck's ])arents were Ruloff and Electa (Ames) Ilollenbeck, Jiatives of Massachusetts.

William Ho yt.}\\yiavme\', sec. 28 ; P. O., Barry; son of William and NaTicy (Bayne) Hoyt, who came to this county in 1845 and settled in this tp., where they still reside. The subject of this sketch was married in 1859 to Miss Millie, daughter of Levi McDaniel, deceased. To them have been born 6 children, - Nancy E., Elvira E., William II., Levi W., Roscoe S. and Floyd. He settled on his present estate in 1865, consisting of 160 acres, valued at $40 ])er acre. Mr. II. is a member of the Methodist Church. He is a School Director, and in politics is a Democrat. Is a zealous temperance advocate.

W. G' Hubbard, farmer, sec. 15; P. O., Barry; was born in Lincoln c<.»unty, Mo., in 1829, and is a son of Eli and Margaret (Myers) Hubbard, who came to this State in 1831, and are now residents of Oregon. The subject of this sketch was married in 1867 to !Miss Sarah Selby, a native of Pennsylvania. He enlisted in 1862 in Co. D, 99th I. V. I., and served 3 years, participating in battles of Ilartsville, Vicksburg, Spanish Fort, and all the battles in which the Regiment was engaged; was 4th Sergeant and ])romoted to 1st Ser geant. He served as Sheriti'of the county 2 years, from 1866 t^ 1868; is a School Director at present time. He is the father of children, - Ilattie, William, Mary and Lottie.

Loran J. Huntley, constal)le, was born in Ashtabula county, O., July 5, 1S?8; parents were Harlem and Almira (Partridge) Huntley, natives of New York and ^Massachusetts, respectively, who came to this county in 1843, and settled in Hadley tp., where he died March 6, 1880; she died in Sept., 1877. Loran J. was

Elixhi Jluit, retired larmer, sec. *J4; I*. C)., Harry; is a native of Kentncky, where he was born May 2t), lS<il>, the son of .lo.shna and Sallie (Davis) Hurt, natives of Vir<^inia, who emi^raleil to Illinois at an early «lay, settlinir in Logan county, where lie died the same year. She <lled in Tennedsue. The subject of this sketch came to this county in l^;'l> and settletl on iiis present estate, consisting; of one-half seclii»n "f land, \alue<l at $20,000. He was marrie<l in 1838 to Misd Margaret J. Lee, a native of Morgan county, Va., where she was born in 181^. T«> them have been Imrn 11 children, 7 of whom are living, -(-harles (\,.Kdin M., Elisha, jr., lU'rryman, Albert Clay and Ivlwin. Mr. H. wais commissioned Captain in the 28th 111. Inf. in iStU, and raised Co. L »nd served 3 year«. IIo particijmted in the battles of Shiloh, where he was wi>unded, Biego of VicKsbnrg, Ilalchie, C«>rinth, .lacksnii, Miss., and all the battles of that Regiment. He had al.so 3 bons in the war, - Charles, Moses and Klisha. Moses Wiu> taken nrisjiier at Jackson and contined at Belle Isle, where he was e.vclianged. Charles was wounded at Shiloh through the arm and side, but held his plare in the rankH by his comrades. Moses was also wounded at Hatchie; but all escaped through the siege «if war, and n'lurned Uj their home. Mr. II. went to California in ls4!^ being among the first to cross the plains in that year. He returned in IS.*)! and engaged in the mercantile bu>iiu'ss in this city until IstJ), when he retired to the tjuiet of his beautit'til home. His oi)|)ortunities fur an early education were limiteil. I>eft with a widowed mother, ho has by his energy and perseverance att^iined success. l\»litically he is a descemlant of the old-line Whigs, devotc<l to Ucpublican princi])le8, and an ardent admirer of (irant.

T/iomas C. Johtuony farmer, sec. 20; P. O., Kinderliook; was born in I>ouisa county, Va , in 1826. His parents were William F. and Kliza Johnson, natives of that State, who emigrat<'d to Missouri in 183.'), where they both died. Thomas C. aime to this county in 1S51> and settletl on his present farm, consi.^ting of 127 acres, valued at $2,000. He was married in ls53 to Miss ilary E. Tyler, a native of Virginia, the fruits of which are 3 ciiildren, - William T., Columbus and Wesley M. Mr. J. is Class Leader and .Trustee in the Methodist Church at Kinderhook. and he is well and favorably known.

D. D. Kidxcell, clerk, wa^^ born in this county in ls41, and is a son of "William an<l Mahala (Girard), Kidwell, natives of Ohio, who emigrated at an early day to this county, and settled in this tp., where he died in 1S51. He was a mechanic, and from 1845 to

1851 ^vas enc^aged ir the tuniitnrc business in Barry. Tlie subject of this sketch was married in 1863 to Mi.ss Matihhi J. Dibens, a native of Ohio, l)y whom he has one chihl, Lottie M. Mr. K. is a member of the Masonic order, a Republican, and a man highly esteemed by all who know him.

S. Kii'triglit, saloon-keeper, Barry, was l)orn in Clermont county, O., in 1834, and is a son of John and Sophia (Troy) Kirtright, natives of that State, who came to this county in 1840, and settled in lladley tp., where they both died in 1848. The subject of this sketch moved to New Salem, where lie lived until ls72, when he came to this city, and o])ened a market in which he continued until 1879, when he engaged in his present business. He was married in 1856 to Miss Nancy E. Walls, a native of this county, who died in 1871. His present wife is Mary J., daugliter of William Hill, an early settler of this county. Mr. K. still owns his homestead and 4 lots in Salem, and 20 acres of other land. He served as Constable 6 years, and City Marshal some years. Is a Republican.

Major Kleiuy attorney at law, Barry; is the 3d son of Joseph Klein, an old resident of this city, where he lived for more than 20 years, following the profession of law, in which he became prominent for his skill and ability. He died at his home In this city Feb. 26, 1869. As a citizen father and friend, Mr. K. had no superior, and he left a large circle of friends throughout the county. The subject of this sketch was a graduate of the C'niversity at Ann Arbor, Mich., in 1878, and admitted to the bar in 187'9. In 1878 he was married to Miss Jennie Klein, of Springfield, 111., and began the practice of his profession. He was elected City Attorney in 1879, and enjoys a lucrative practice.

Smnnel Knox^ proprietor of livery and feed stable, Barry; is a son of James and Nancy (Beaks) Knox, natives of Pennsylvania, who settled in Missouri at an early time, where he died in 1854. The subject of this sketch was born in Pike county, ^lo., in 1851, and with his widowed mother moved to this county in 1857, and settled 2 miles west of Barry ; 3 years afterward she moved to Adams countv, where she is now living. Mr. K. was married in 1875 to Miss Leah Hendricks, a native of Adams county, and they have one child, Flandy D. He engaged in farming until Jan., 1880, at which time he opened his present place of business, where he keeps on hand a good stock of horses and carriages, carries a stock of $2,000, and enjoys a good trade. His wife is a member of the Methodist Church. He is a Democrat.

Alvah C . Laing, attorney at law, Barry, is a native of New York, where he was born Aug. 6, 1820; commenced the study of law at the age of 21 years; was admitted to the bar in INfichigan in 1850; came to this county in 1869 and settled in Barry, where he has continued in the practice of his ])rofession, and in the enjoyment of a large circle of friends. He is the father of 7 children, 4 boys and 3 girls. Politically, he is a Democrat.

Jonatfiaii I). Leiois^ engineer, sec. 26; P. ()., Barry; was born in Pickaway c<mnty, ()., in lS8t), and is a 8on of Thotnas and ^lary (Wil^itis) Lewis, natives of Pennsylvania, where they itoth died. The subject of this sketch came to this county in l.sr)[). anti settled in this t|)., antl followed his jtrofessional calling at the Wo<den Mill, where he is still engaged. lie was married in l!S57 to Miss .Marv .1. ()'(^onnor, a jiative of Ireland, by whoin he has 3 chiUlren, Hannah F.. William F. and Thomas .J. Owns a house and three acres of laml. In politics he is a strong (ireenbacker.

John L'ujijftt^ of the firm of Liirgett A: lioasa, grocers. Harry, was born in Carroll Co., ().. in 1S47, the son of ,Jt)hn and Nancy (Voungi Liggett, natives of IVnnsylvania and Ohio, respectively. Slu' tlied in Indiana in 1S<»»;. He is a resident of Allen county, Ind. The subject of this sketch came to this county in ls72, and engag«'d in farming 3 years, when ho formed a j>artnership with .1. C). M<»ore in the livery busifiess, where he was c-onnected until March, IsSo, ut which lime the nresent Conccin was consolidated. He was married in 1>7^ to Miss l>otha, daughter of William Davis, by whom he has 2 children, - Charles, and one not christened. Mr. L. is a tneml>er of the tire cotnpany, and (»ne of the energetic young business men of Harry. Politics, I>emocralic.

^(///jtf* /,*X,VJ», farmer, see. \V.\\ P.O.. Parry; was born in Itofis county, O., in 1S27, ami is a son of William C. and Dorcas (Day) Likes, natives of that State, who settled in Indiana at an early time, from which State he came to Pike county and settled in li:irry tp., where he died in 18r»i>. James was married in ls4S to Miss Hannah Decker wlio was Ixirn in Wabash county, 111., in 1S2S. Mr. L. settletl on the present farm in 18»»4. consisting of 1»!(> acres of valuable land, where he has since made it his home, and numlK*rs among the enterprising farmers of i»arry tp. Marietta, William, Telasco, Melinda, Scott, Martha and Ix>vi]la are their living children.

C. P. l.ippiiK'ott. farmer, sec. 22; P. O., Parry; wjis born in this tp. in 1*^3"J, and is a son of William and Delina (Decker) Lippinct»tt, natives of New Jersey, wh«) emigrated from Ohio to this county at an early day, ami settled in Barry, where he opened the first store in this city. He also erected the old distillery and carried on an extensive business, and was engaged in milling for some years. He then went t<» (Cincinnati, ()., and ran a saw-mill antl luml>er yard, where he died in 1851. His wife died in 1867 in this tp. The subject of this sketch was married in 1SC7 to Miss Chloe Bill, a native of this countv. bv whom he has 5 chil- dren livinjj: Ibbie, William, Olive M., Charles and Geori^e. Mr. L. has served as Road Commissioner and Overseer some years. He settled on his present estate in 1867, consisting of 160 acres, valued at ^50 per acre. Is a Democrat in politics.

Thomas J. Long^ retired farmer, Barry, was born in Baltimore, Md., Jnne 25, 1808, where he was reared and educated; he emigrated to this county in 1829, arriving at the 1st day of July, and the same day becoming ac(piainted with Benj. Barney. Mr. Lonof followed farmini^ until 1872, when he retired and moved to Barry, where he now resides. In June, 1834, he married Miss Elizabeth ^[. Irwin, by whom he has had 9 children, 8 now living, namely: Adelaide J., Margaret E., Mary A., Wm. II.. Thomas C, Isadore E., Zillah V. and Marion E. The name of the deceased was Josepliine L.

W. H. Long, of the firm of Long & Koehler, grocers, Barr3% is a native of Adams county, III., where he was born in 1846. He was married in 1871 to ]\Iiss Mary J. Hendricks, a native of Ohio, where she was born in 1847. In 1877 Mr. L. erected the building he now occupies, and formed the present partnership. The firm carry a stock of $1,5*^0 to $1,600, and although a young firm in the business circles of Barry, they have a lucrative and increasing business. Mr. L. served as Constable some years, and is the father of 2 children, Gracie L. and Don D.

J. H. Mallory, dealer in dry-goods, clothing, boots and shoes. This house was established in 1863 by Louis Angle, who was succeeded by Sweet <Sc Mallor3\ This co-partnership existed until 1879, when Sweet retired. Mr. j\L carries a stock of $13,000 to $15,000, and controls a large trade. He is a native of New York city, where he was born Jan. 1, 1830; came to this county in 1846, and engaged in farming until he entered upon a mercantile pursuit. In 1852 he married Miss Annetta E. Brown, a native of New York. Of this union one child is living, George. Mr. M. is Trustee of the Christian Church, and is one of the solid, enterprising business men of Barry.

T. M. Martin was born in Ralls county, Mo., May 6, 1845, and with his parents came to Pike county. 111., in the spring of 1847. He is the 3d son of George and Levica A. Martin. His father is a native of Virginia, and mother of Kentucky. T. M. was married to Miss Laura A. Wike, Nov. 4, 1869. He is a farmer, and resides on sec. 11. His wife is a daughter of George Wike. They have born to them 4 children, 2 girls and 2 sons.

Charles Mason., merchant, Barry, was born in Liverpool, Eng., in 1816; at the age ot 21 years he moved to Manchester, where he was extensively engaged in the manufacture of wall-pa])er, until the introduction of a tariif bill by Robert Peel, which ruined his business. He was married in 1838 to Miss Ann Orton, a native of England. They emigrated to this county in 1849 and settled in Barry, where he worked at his trade until he was able to open a small place of business. Subsequently his health failed, and Mrs.

M. opened the millinery cstaMishiiient of their present locjition, where she has since et)nd acted n ver^' profituhle trHde, He afterward j)urehasi'd the huildiiiij Jiml .-iddi-il ii stuck c»f dry-p«Mls and groceries, currx in:; a stock of $l,()0(». Both stores hav«' a fnmtage <tf 40 feet. Mr. M. was tlie tirst man in his line of Im.siiiess in liurry, mid nearly all the churches in this city hear the work of his hand. He and his wife returned to their inilive land in 1S(;4; and wre iiii't liy a i^enerous welcome hy old friends, and ]>rehented with a memorial addre.-s fVoin the temperance association at I.on>.'sii;ht, in which cause Mr. .M. has always borne an active part. He is an EMer in the Baptist Church (»f this city, and is highly esteemed hy a lar-;*' circle of friends.

I'li'irltK K Mif^oTiy deceasetl, was the sc»n «»f l)eact»n Charles E. and Martha (Carrolton), M., natives «f New Hamjishire, who came tt) this county at an early day, and settled on the present estate, where they rehi<le<i until calle«l to a better home. He was born S.pt. 10. 1^00, and died in Harry Dec. lO, l^l'J. She was born in l^o;; Rud died in \^\V.\. The subject of this sketch was born in Cheshire ctmnty. New Hampshire, in 1S25, and came with his pari'iits to this county. In 1S41< ho went overland to California, where he remained one year. In IS.')5 he was marric<l to Mrs. Nancy ,1. Hamnion, who was Uirn in .Iohns(»n county, ln<l., in 1S2S. She was a daughter of David and Taltitha (Deliart) Wo«»drufr, natives of Indiana, wliere he wa« lM>rn in lirown c«»untv, in 171m;. To them wen' born S children, rt of whom are living: Nancy . I., John, Mary, David, Hrnry and (ieorge. Her fathrr settled in this county in 1843, and is now living with his daughter at the homestead. .Mr. Mason was aii active memU'r of the l{a|>tist Church and died in this t«>wnship in 1S77. To them were born 5 children, - 4 sons and 1 daughter, .T of whom are living: H«'nry li., Willard Ii. an<l Anna lJ.,('has. H. and Elson H., decea«c<l. The estate of Mrs. M. consists of 330 acres of land, valued at $7o per acre. Her residence is on sec. 35, and her po.-^totlice address is Parry.

fjij'th L. McAteey farmer, see. 7; P. <>., liarry; is the youngest son i»f Ile/.ekiah and Sarah (Smith) McAtee, natives (tf Maryland and North Carolina respectively, who came to this county in 1H27, an«l settled on the present farm, consisting of 300 acres, valued at $50 per acre, SO acres of which he entered, and Elijah entered the remain<l«'r ami purchiused \ sec, mt»st of which luis IxxMi cleared. Two brotiiers, who came in 1S26, cleared a portion of it. Hezekiah liveti here until his death in Deceml>er, 1^50. Mrs. McAtee died in ls55. They were among the earliest settlers of the tp. The subject of this sketch was born in Clark county, Ky., in Isll, and was married in 1830 to Miss Lucy F., daughter of Ju<lge Grubb, a native of Kentuckv. To them have been born 8 children, 2 of whom are livirtg: Bell, wife of Alfretl Leacl»;and Alfred, who married Ellen, daughter of (Jeorge Hancock, by whom he has 3 children, Lottie, Ennit, and one not yet christened. In 1.'549 Mr. M., with his brother John and 2 s>ns, crossed the plains to California with an ox team. In Sacramento and San Jose he became prominent as an auctioneer, in selling outlits, and the party all returned by way of the Isthmus, roachins: St. Louis, Mo., where John was taken sick and died. This himily number amon<^ the early settlers of Barry tp. They came in a wagon drawn by oxen, and erected a rude hut, wliich to this day shelters occupants of his farm. His first vote was cast for Gen, Jncksun before he was 21 years of age, and he has always voted the Democratic ticket. Mr. McAtee stands 6 feet 3^ inches in his stockings, and weighs from ISO to 185 lbs.

Oeorge K. McDaniel^ farmer, sec. 26; P. O., Barry; was born in Pike county. 111., July 24, 1845, and is a son of Levi Mc Daniel, M'ho came to this county in 1836, where he resided until his death, March 1, 1877. The subject of this sketch was married to Miss Lizzie M. Lippincott, by whom he has 5 children, 3 boys and 2 girls. Politically Mr. McD. has ever been a Democrat, and in 1878 espoused the Greenback cause.

William Mc Daniel y farmer, sec. 23; P. O., Barry; is a son of Levi and Elizabeth (Jennings) McDaniels, natives of Edgefield District, S. C., who came to this county in 1836 and settled in Barry tp., where he entered 260 acres of timbered land in sec. 26, where he lived until his death in 1876. She died in September, 1878. The subject of this sketch was born in Edgefield District, S. C, in 1823. He was married in 1845 to Miss Angeline, daughter of Ephraiin Blake, an early settler in this county from Pennsylvania, who died at his sun's residence, Jerry Blake. By this marriage 9 children have been born, 6 of whom are living: Lottie, -wife of Hezekiah Thompson; Henry H. ; Ilattie, wife of Henry Jones; Martha, Kancy A. and William. The deceased are Ellen, Eddie, and one who died in infancy. This family, with 4 others, numbering 35 souls, left South Carolina for the West and all settled in Barry tp. Mr. McD. has been prominently identified with the interests of the tp., and the family are members of the Baptist Church. Politics, Democratic.

William Mclntire^ Justice of the Peace, Barry, is a son of Joseph and Joicy (Gates) Mclntire, natives of Kentucky and Alabama respectively, who emigrated to Pike county in 1831 and settled in Pleasant A^ale township. Some years afterward he removed to Barry ti).^ where he died in 1S73. IMrs. Mclntire is still living, in the 68th year of her age. The subject of this sketch was born in this county in 1836. He served as Constable 19 years. He was married in 1861 to Miss Diala, daughter of Joel Hart, deceased. They have one child, Lillie II. Mr. Mclntire has been Mayor and Alderman a number of terms, and has always taken an active part in the interests of the town and city.

John Millhizer^ farmer, sec. 31; was born Aug. 31, 1807, in Ohio, and is a son of Philip and Elizabeth (Delavan) Millhizer, father of German, and mother of English descent; was educated in the common schools of Missouri; learned the cooper's trade of his father when 17 years of age; came from Pike county, Mo., to this county iit 182G, settliiij^ on sec. 31, liarrv tp,, and Ims nuulo his lioine here ever since. In early day he ha<l to p> to Qiiincy to get work, although thut place was »;oaref]y lari:»' ciioii^jli to he callecl a villa^'. Ahuut the year l!?3;5 he nuirried lle>ter Hampton, and of tlieir 7 children 5 are livinjr, all married hut one, and all in this county but one. He is the oldest settler living in this tp. at the present time, and remeinhers, ainon;^ the many other peculiarities of pioneer life descril»ed eUewhere in this history, that hof^-stealers were punished by a thrashing at the whi)>pingpost. lie conimcnce<l a ]H>or boy, worked at the coojwr's trade 12 years in this county, and now lias 270 acrt»fl of land, well improved, IdO acres in cultivation. March 20, ls«J4, he married I.ydia .Mankcr, an<l they have had one child, David, who was born 1 )cc. I. l^ilt. I'.iliti cally Mr. M. is a ilepublican.

John C Month, proprietor of livery and feed stable, liarry, was Ixirn in I*r(»wn «- ' (>., in IH.'i.'i, stm of Oalvin atid Delilah (Sewell) Mo»in, re . .; ..: of that State. He came to this county in imS, and opene<l liis present place of busines.-, carrying now a stock of $2,000, and ctintnds a general trade. He was married Jai». 1, l>»hO, to Miss Ix'lia, dauifliter of Samuel Davis, deeeai^ed, an early settler of the county. ^Ir. M. keeps const^intly on hand a goo<l as^ortment of buggies tor sale, hiiviiiL' had much experience in the numufacture and sale of them.

/>r. J*. M. Parker, dentist, Harry, was born in Cayn^'a county, N. v., Jan. If), 1^22. and is a son of Samuel li. Parker, will known in tlie history of I'ike county ; his schmd education was obtained mostly in an old log school-house in this county; in 182<> his pa rents move*! with him to Trumbull county, ()., and in 1836 to this county. Dr. I*, studied medicine under Dr. Higgins. of (iri^rgsvillc, at intervals for three years, chopping cord-wood in the meantime to 4ibtain money to pay his e.x|>enses. He is a trraduate of the metlical department of the State University of .Missouri at St. Louis, practiciMJ medicine at I'rsa, Adams county, 111., from 1^41 to 184(J; at New C'anton, this county, fronj that time to ls.'jl; from that time to 1>53 in the c<»untry five miles east of Pittsfield, and then at Harry from 1S53 to 1S64, since which time he has been engage*! in dentistry, which he fidlows with success. He hel)»ed to build one of the tirst ' - ';ool. houses in Pike county, namely, the one near Hlue River - ''O', in Detroit tp., in ls43. March

21, 1850, he married Celia A. Dunham, daughter of John Dunham, of Newburg ('orners, this county, and they have had but one child, which die<l alK»ut 7^ months old.

M. O. Patterson, mi I road and express agent at Harry, was born in New York city Feb. 9, 1848. In 1870 he was united in wedlock to Miss Nettie E. Young, a native of Pittsburg, Pa. He wa.- appointed to his present position in 1871, an<l moved to this city, where he lias since made it his home. He is also extensively engaged in the coal and grain business. To him l>elongs the honor of introducing the nee of anthracite coal in this county. Large shipments are constantly coming in from the coal mines of Scranton, Pa., and it is being largely used in various portions of the c lunty. lie is Secretai-y of the Masonic order of this city. He has two children, Carrie and Ada.

O. II. Perry, manufacturer, was born in Cumberland county, Pa., in 1826, the son of Samuel and ]\[ary (Butts) Perry, natives of that State, where the}' both died. The subject of this sketch came to this county in 1S4S, and engaired in the woolen manufactory. He was a partner in the company of six that erected the woolen mill in 1864, where he was successfully engaged for twenty years. He was married in 1856 to Miss Virginia Watson, a native of New York, who died in 1872, leaving 2 children, Thomas and Mary. His present wife, 7iee Lottie Ilart, is a native of this county and daughter of Joel Hart, deceased. To this union 1 child has been born, Clarence. Mr. P. has a pleasant residence, with 12i acres of land, and he also has 160 acres in other jiarts of the tp. He served as Road Supervisor 11 years, and School Director many years, and lias always taken an active interest in the business circles of Barry. His wife is a member of the Baptist Church. In politics he is Democratic always.

Charles Pinger, lumber dealer, Barry; established in the fall of '76. He furnished the means for the erection of the saw- mill and buildings in 1875, prior to which time the business was carried on in a small vard throu2:h his a^ent. He first bciran business at Hannibal on a small capital, and increased until he was enabled to run 6 yards. He shipped over 100 car-loads of lumber to this place. He employs from 12 to 20 men, and fills contracts for furnishing buildings with sash, doors, mouldings, etc., all of which are made at this establishment. Mr. P. is a native of Cincinnati, O., where lie was born in 1848. Mr. P. is also enofaged in the mercantile business, where he is having a lucrative trade, and is one of the thorough business men of the times. He was married in 1870 to Miss !Xettie, daughter of John Rice, a native of Ohio. To them have been born 4 children. - Harry, Leo, Lulu and Pearl.

Charles Roasa, of the firm of Liggett & Roasa, grocers, Barry, is a native of Pennsylvania, where he was born in 1852. He is the son of Charles and Elizabeth Roasa, natives of Germany, who emigrated to America in 1840, and settled in Pennsylvania, and are at this time living in Lewis county, Mo. The subject of this sketch was married in 1875 to Miss Nora McDonald, a native of this county. To them one child has been born, Paulina. Mr. R. fills the office of City Clerk, and is one of the active young business men of Barry. He is a member of the I. O. (). P., and Republican in politics. The firm of which he is a member succeeded A. AVliite in 1880, and they now carry a stock of $2,000 and enjoy a fair trade.

Dr. J. S. Powand ct- Son, druggists, Barry. The senior jiartner of this firm was born in Camden, N. J., in 1813; was married in 1834 to Miss Ellen B. Haines, a native of Philadelphia, where he

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O. W. Shietilsy proprietor of lime kihi; P. ()., Harry; was l)orii in Athetis county, O., in 1842, and is a son of William and Lydia Sidhy, natives of Ohio, who emi<;rated to this State in 1S4S, an<l settled north of (^uincy, where he live«l until he niovt-d to this tp., where he now resides. The suhject of this sketch was n)arri<Hl in ls«l8 to Misw Martha Freeman, a native of Illinois. Mr. S. has be<'n e; : in his present business 4 years, and is doin;r a fair

Eugene Smithy merchant and hanker, iSarry, is afton of Nathaniel and Svlvania (Sweet) Smith, mitives <»f New York State, whoemijfrate<i to this county and wltled in Marry tp. in l^iiT. where he is at this time living. She died in iJiTl*. The su!»ject of this sketch was Uirn in Pike county. III., in ls31>, and during the early years of his life engage<l in clerking, until Qiilte<l to HI the ofiice of cashier in the Kxchange Hank at the time of '\\f. organization. In iNTii he was a«lmitlrd t«» the concern, forming the present partnership of Smith, Davis A: Hrown. He was married in lH7t« to Mi«s Helen, daughter of Herjry Ii«»nn»'l, a unlive of (irigifsville, Mr. Smith is also a j>artner of the firm of Crandall A: Smith, grocers and grain dealers, which is the largest house of the kin<i in Pike county. \\v is a meml)er of the I. < ). (). p., and tills the otHc of Dictator in the Knights of Honor. He and Mrs. S. are inemlxirs of the Paptist (.'liurch. Probably no man is more deserving of success than Mr. Smith, for close '* *ion to business, energy, integrity, and the |..-->--ion of tju...:. that have won for him an active and res]H |Misitiun in this county. His ])ortrait,

(rtorge W. Stni'fh, teacher, is a son of .lames and Sarah Smith, of Parrv. and was born in Pelmont countv, ()., Feb. s, 1851; was brought by his parents to this cuunty in 185(>; was e<lucated in Parry, where he is now teaching his eightli year in the 2d grammar schoid; he taui:ht his tir^t sc1km»1 at Summer Hill, this county. In 1874 he marrieil Mies Alta ('. Plair. (laughter of Samuel Plair, ot Parry, ami they have had '2 children. - (rcorire L.. decea-scl, and Ida.

J. J. Smith, dealer in IkkjIs and di(»es, clothing, hats, caps, and gents' furnishing-goods. i ' ' ' ~he<l himself in grocery business in 1S6D. In 1870 Mr. Ci... ... was admitted and they formed a

Being in poor health, he spent one }'ear in the South, and in 1877 returned and opened l-.is i>resent business, where he enjoys a good trade, lie is a native of Lynchburg county, Ya. , where he was born in 1840. He was married in Virginia to Miss Sarah F. Cruinpton, a native of that State. Tliey have one adopted son, James Y. Mr. S. is one of the active and enterprising merchants of Barry, and is well and favorably known.

M. Strubinger was born in Delaware in 1833, and is the eldest son of Joseph Strubinger, deceased, whose name is familiar to all of the ])eople of Pi tee county. The subject of this sketch was brought by his parents to Pike county when he was a boy, and he commenced the battle of life at the age of 21, working on the farm by the month until he was about 30 years of age, at $15 per month, lie worked for one man seven years. Mr. Strul)inger was married to Miss Mary II. (Uuimberlain in 1862, and they have had four children. Mr. Strubinger came[to Barry, where he resided for live or six years, and now resides three-fourths of a mile south, on a farm of 225 acres of highly improved farm lands. He has the past year built him one of the finest farm residences in the county. He has in all about 1,200 acres of land. He is a thorough farmer and deals extensively in stock.

Dr. Josijph Jerome Tovliff. Dr. Topliff was born in Bridgewater, Windsor county, \ ermont, Sept. 12, l.'^32. He remained at home until the age of 16, receiving his early education at the district school, working on his father's farm during the summer, and attending school in the winter. He was then sent to Bhick River Academy, at Ludlow, Yt., where he remained two years, and then entered the Green Mountain Liberal Institute, at South Woodstock, Yt., closing his Academic course at that Institution, where he entered upon the study of medicine, and graduated at Dartmouth College, N. H. In April, 1856, he came to Illinois and located at Pittsfield, Pike county, and the following year was elected School Oummissioner of the count}', which office he held for two terms. In the spring of 1862 he moved to New Salem, and devoted his attention to the practice of his profession, where his professional and untiring devotion to his patients and his profession, with his accustomed social, courteous, and honorable manner, won for him a large circle of patrons and warm friends. He was elected Clerk of the Circuit Court and Recorder of the county in the fall of 1868, which office he held for 4 years, with ability and entire satisfaction to the people of the county, and left his official record without spot or blemish. Preparatory to resuming the practice of his profession he spent the fall and winter of 1875-6 in New York, pursuing his professional studies at Bellevue Hospital Medical College and the College of Physicians and Surgeons, when two years ago he associated himself with one of the oldest and most highly esteemed practitioners of the county. Dr. A. C. Baker, of Barry, 111., where we find him in the enjoyment of the full confidence of his professional brethren, and a" large and increasing demand for his profes-

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J. L. Und^rwhtd, a^tortiev at law, Harry, is a son of Koltert and .Martha (Mmiordonki ruderwond. the formt-r horn in New York city, .March 7, 1S03, and the latter horn Au;f 2, 1S03. Tliey emigrated to Illinois and settled iti ICMara, where he died Feh. 11, 1H78; she is still livinj^ in thi»*eity. Tlic suhjoct of this sketch was horn in New York city, .May 1»). 1820; came to this county in 1S36, where he has since made it his home. In 1S47 he enli>ted in Co. K, 5th III. Vol., ft>r the Mexican war, and serve<l nwirly two yeftrs. In the spring of 1S4D ho went overland to California; returniut; the followiiiij year h«' was marri»'<l to Miss L>>uisa Lvons, daui,'literof Joseph and Klizaheth Lyons, a native of this State. To them were l)orn 10 childnMi. 0 of whom are living, h Ikjvs and a ^irl He bepin the practicoof law in this city in 1802; was ajtpointed under Lincoln I tnpector of Coal Oils, Liquors and Tohacco, and served in that cjipacity until rem<»ved hy Andy .Johnson. He was .Justice of the I'eai'e 4 yenrs in I )erry, and I\»liee .Ma;^istrate lo years, and Su|>ervis4»r 2 years. He is a njeml*er of the Masonic onler, and has always l»e<'n identifi«'<l with the interests of the town and county. .Sir. r. has tniveh^l extensively * - :_'h ditrcrent countries of the Ka«t. and is well infornn-d on all - t>. His mother has

John ]IVA«T, propriet4ir of the Kinpire H<»use. was lM)rn in St. I»uis, Mo., in 1813, and is a son of .John and Mari:;ir<'t Weher, natives of (Jermany, who emi^nitc*! t<» America in l"^41 and settlwl in Pitt*l»ur^. Pa., fnuu which State they njoved to Ailams couiitj, where they at this time reside. Mr. J<ihn Weljcr wa* married in 1S»>7 to Miss Kosu. datii;liter «»f Ilol>ert Ili^h, a native (»f Adams county, where Mr. W. was en^m'<l in millin;; an<l merchantlising uiitil he came to this courjty in 1S77. Here he cn^a/ijcd iis salesman, until he took the Kmpire House in the winter of the same year. In the hrief exjM'rietice of Mr. W. in catering to the traveliuiT puhlic he has wt»n for himselt ati extended reputation. Courteous, kimi, and obli^in^ at all time.», the traveler will lind the Kmpire" a place of welcome. He is the father of 3 children, - Ralph K , II irry and Nettie. Mr. Wel>er is an Alderman at present.

Henry Wendorf, furniture dealer, west side of the Square, Barry, III., was born in Germany, June IS, 1828; emigrated to the United States in 1856, stopping at Hutt'alo one year; he then came and 6tarte<] in husiness in a small huildinj; otdv 10 ltv24on the west side of the S|uare in Harry, which building he has greatly enlarged on account of his increasing business. *He keeps constantly on hand the liest line of goods, selling them at very low rates. Uia capital stork is now alx>nt 1^3.000. In 1857 he married Caroline

Alex. White, retired merchant, Barry, is a native of Scotland, where he was born in 1S30, and emigrated to America in 1S50 with his parents, Tliomas and Esther (Watson) White, who settled near Barry and engaged in farming. They afterward moved t<r> Qnincy, where they both died, ^Ir. W. became associated with his brother in the mercantile business in 18G4, which was continued until the present year, when the firm dissolved. He was married in 1853 to Miss Mary Ferguson, a native of Scotland, by whom he has one child living, Alexandria R., wife of Albei-t Hurt, residents of this city. Mr. W. has been School Director 9 years, and is the present Clerk of the Board. He has always taken an active interest in school matters, and other matters pertaining to the welfare of Barry. In politics he is a Republican.

W. F. Whlte^ merchant, Barry, 111., is the son of Thomas and Esther (Watson)White, natives of Scotland : with their family they emigrated to this country in 1850 and located in Quincy; thence they moved to Barry, on a farm. They were the parents of 12 <;hildren, 11 boys and 1 girl, of which W. F. was the seventh son, being about 15 years of age when he came to this city. In his early life he learned the carpenter's trade and superintended the building of many fine houses in the neighborhood; and by strict perseverance and economy, in 1857 he embarked in the mercantile business, of which he has stood at the head (firm of W. F. White & Brother) for 23 years; was a large operator in grain and pork-packing till within tlie last three years; is now engaged in mercantile business, - dry-goods, boots and shoes, hardware and agricultural implements, and doing a good business. lie also holds an interest in the Opera House, which was commenced by his energy, also interested in many buildings and dwellings, etc., in the city. He has also held some very prominent positions before the peoj^le, as City Treasurer and Alderman; has served the townshi]) as Supervisor for several years, with <^reat credit and honor. Is a prominent Freemason, in which order lie has held many oflices of prominence; is now M. E. Scribe of Barry Chapter No. 88, B. A. M.; is an unflinching Democrat in politics, and now a prominent candidate before the people for the nomination of Circuit Clerk of Bike county. He was married in 1862 to Miss Mary A. Rush, daughter of Josiah Rush, and they have had two children, Caroline and William A. Caroline died in 1864, aged 15 months. His wife Mary died in 1866, aged 33 years.

D. J. Wike, farmer, sec. 27; P. O., Barry; was born in Cumberland county. Pa., m 1821, and is the youngest son of George and Mary (Essig) Wike, natives of Pennsylvania, where his father died in 1825. The subject of this sketch settled in Quincy in 1842, where he engaged in the woolen business for 2 years, when he came to this tp., and with two brotiiers, George and Joseph, and P. -Grubb, erected a woolen factory on sec. 23, where he carried on an

./. Ii. WiUiiiin*, farmer, se<'. W)'. P. O., Harry; is tlie son of John ami .Margaret ^^lient»l Williams, natives of Tennessee, who settle<l in Indiana when it was a Territory, where he died in 1817. She died in ls;i3. The fuhject «if lliis sketch was l)orn in Overton ci»unty,Tenn., in lsl7; in ls:i4 he went to lowii, then thoTerrit(»r of Wiscon^in. when- lu' i>urchase«| lan<l, which he afterwanl receivinif in payment Illinois Stale scrip, payahlo at ft |>er cent, interest, which was never redeeme<l. This was valuable tim«; and lalK»r h)sl, and in 1S4'J ho evacuated that Territ«»rv for the growing settlements of Illinois, and rented a farm in Pleasant Vale tp. He was marrii-*! .March 1<>. 1*^45. to .Miss Klizal>eth A. Haldwin. a native of New York State, who dietl Nov. 15, of tlie same year. She was lM>rn Aufj. tf, 182s. His present wife, lately ^Ira. Mary Hhiir, witjow of Hon. Wm. Hlair, who died in the State I^c}^- islature in 1>45, w:ib horn in New York State Nov. 1, lbl4. Mr. W. settled on his present farm in 1845, consisting of 140 acres, valuiHJ at $7(> per acr»*. .Mr. W. has l>een prominently identified with the interests of the township in several oflices, aii«l the family are memhers of the Haptist Church. Of their several children 2 are livitii;, J«ihn U. and Calvin J. Politically, Mr. W. is a Democrat.

Long before railroads were tlioui^lit of in the West, and when the red man and wild beasts roamed at will across the prairies and tlirough the forests of Illinois; and when this expanse of country was one vast wilderness, two young men wended their way into this then far West, and took uj^ their dwelling among the treacherous Indians and savage beasts. They pitched their tent first on sec. 16 of what is now Pleasant Vale township. These men, who were then young and sturdy, both won wealth, position and honor, in this great State. They were John Wood and Willard Keyes, both names familiar to almost every man in this part of the State, and the former of whom was chosen Lieutenant (rovernor, and on the death of Governor Bissell acted as Governor. These two men met about this time and formed a friendship which was never broken until the death of Mr. Keyes in 1872. They lived here in one little cabin; indeed, they had much in common; youth, energy and ambition, - common aims and sympathies, and for half a century they watched the growth and gradual dev^elopment of the city they hud founded.

AVood and Willard soon moved from sec. 16 to the southwest quarter of sec. 22, where they made the lirst improvements that were made in the township. They soon afterward, however, sold their possessions here and moved to Quincy and founded that city, where Mr. AVood still resides, and where Mr. Keyes lived until his death.