Rock Island County, Illinois - The whole text, 1885 (part 14 of 24)

ichael G. Field, a general stock -raiser, but devoting his atlention more exclusively to breeding Norman horses, resides in South Rock Island Township. He was ",? born in Middlesex Co., Conn., June 29, 1834. His father, Danforth C. Field, was a native of the same county, and the oldest son of Edmond Field, who was also born in Middlesex County, of Irish ancestry, and a genuine type of the old New England farmer. He died some years ago at the same place he was born. The father of our subject was born Sept. 22, 1805, and also followed farming. He moved to New Haven, Conn., April 4, 1836, where he has since resided, and is at the present time 80 years of age. His mother, Lucretia Griswold. was also born in Middlesex County, of New England parentage. She died at the home of her son, J. R. C. Field (see sketch), in South Rock Island Township, Jan. 18, 18717.

Our subject was the third child of a family of 13 children, nine sons and four daughters. He resided under the parental roof until he attained his majority, when he started out in life to obtain an independent livelihood. On the 6th of June, 1868, he left the home of his nativity and came to Rock Island, two of his brothers having previously come to that city. He became at once connected with the sale of Yankee notions, and he drove their wagon from 1868 to 1879, and afterward worked for Mr. Hull, successors to Field Brothers, for three years. Jn 1875 he purchased property in South Rock Island, consisting of a little more than two acres, upon which was a good residence and bam. He has been engaged in breeding Norman horses for some time, from the sire named "Prince."

Conn., to Miss Augusta E. Rossiter, a native of New- Haven Co., Conn., where she was born April 17, 1838. She is the daughter of a New England farmer, was reared and educated in her native county, and taught school until her marriage. She is the mother of four children, only one of whom is living: Eddie, born Sept. 7, 1874. Those deceased are Frank C, born April 10, 1867, died March 26, 18S2 ; Elmer W., born Aug. 20, 1868, died April 1, 1883; Hattie, born March 3r, 1849, died July 21, 1880.

$ta" sequently the step-father of the subject of pS* our sketch. He was succeeded by A. & C. Grantz (brothers), who conducted the business until the spring of 186S, when Mr. Conrad F. Grantz, the present proprietor, bought out his brother and has since carried on the business alone. Mr. Grantz has the leading market in the city, and keeps a general assortment of fresh, salt and smoked meats of the best to be had ; and as he has had a life-long experience in the business, he understands it fully and can always satisfy any reasonable customer.

Mr. C. F. Grantz was born in Eutin, Germany, July 23, 1846, and is the ?on of August and Helen (Heyer) Grantz. He came to America with his parents in 1852, the family coming directly to Davenport, Iowa, where they remained, however, but a few months, when they returned to Le Claire, Iowa, and in the spring of 1853 removed to Moline and made this city their permanent residence. His father died here in 1854, and his mother married Henry Schumaker, the proprietor of the " City Market." Conrad began assisting his step-father in his business in 1861.

Mr. C. F. Grantz was united in marriage Sept. 13, 1868, at Moline, to Miss Margaretta C. Schlotfieldt, daughter of Henry H. and Margaretta Schlotfieldt.

Mrs. Grantz was born near Keil, Germany, and came to America in the spring of 1852. Mr. and Mrs. Grantz came to the United States via New Orleans, and came up the Mississippi River in the same boat, unknown to each other. He was a child of six years, and she an infant in arms. The issue of their union was nine children, eight sons and one daughter : Conrad F., born July 13, 1869; Henry W., born Oct. 22, 1870 ; August C, Dec. 7, 1872 ; Albert R., Nov. 16, 1874; Robert O., born May 5, 1877, and died Jan. 24, r879; Bertram J., Oct. 17, 1881 ; Minnie H , March 13, 1879; Ralph G. and Marcus, twins, born Dec. 1 1, 1884.

Mr. Grantz has held various local offices of honor and trust. He was elected and served as City Treasurer in 1880 and 1881. Was elected Alderman to fill vacancy one year, and afterwards elected for one full term in the Third Ward. Mr. Grantz is a charter member of the Concordia Germania Turnverein, Moline Grove, No. 26, U. A. O. D. He is President and Director of the Moline Building, Savings and Loan Association, also President and Director of the Moline Associated Charities. He is liberal in his religious views, and believes in " doing right and fearing nobody." In political opinion he is out and out a Republican.

^FSli eorge Vincent, M. D., the oldest physician - (*MSl[ of Hamilton, and one of the old and lead- "wJSp K ing physicians of the county, like many ?y$ > of the citizens of this county, is a native of Vermont. He was born in Montpelier in 1823, and until he attained his 16th year he attended school. At that time he began to teach school during the winter season, and worked on a farm during the summer. During the spring and autumn he attended an academy until 1845, when he commenced the study of medicine, and attended Castleton Medical College, from which he graduated in 1S47. He hung out his shingle, and began the practice of his profession at Lunenburg, Essex Co., Vt. He remained there for a period of five years, when he sold out his practice, and in 1852 came to Port Byron, this county, where, howf ever, he remained only six months, when he came to Hampton, where he continued to practice his chosen profession. In an early day the Doctor had considerable practice across the river, in Iowa, and went far and near through his section of the county.

Shortly after Dr. Vincent's arrival in Hampton, he erected a building, and embarked in the drug business, which he carried on in connection with his practice. He has also been agent for several companies, and held the office of School Treasurer. He has a fine residence in Hampton, where he is recognized as one of the leading men of the commun.ty. Politically, he is a Republican. In r<S5o he was married to Eliza G. Gates, who died in 1S53. The Doctor, for his second wife, married Mary L. Thomas, in 1857, who is the motherof six children, as follows : Stella B., Alice S., George I., Carroll H., Ethel M. and Philip D. Flora T., the only child by his first wife, was married to Isaac A. Vihols, of West Liberty, Iowa. Mildred is their only child.

.ohn W. Graham, engaged in the manufacture of brick in South Rock Island Township, was born in Lawrence Co., Pa., Aug. \f 20, 1837. He was the eldest son in order of birth of a family of eight children. His father, Mayberry Graham, was a teacher by profession, and came West in 1854, when John W. was but 17 years of age, locating in Rock Island, where he died in 1854, the same year of his arrival, aged 78 years. The mother, Mary (Smith) Graham, now resides in South Rock Island Township, and is 78 years of age.

John W. Graham, subject of this biographical notice, was educated in his native State, and followed the brick-making business nearly all his life, from the age of 15 to the present time, except the period during which he was engaged in fighting for his country. Soon after the news had flashed across the continent that the Rebel guns had fired on Sumter, and the President had called for brave hearts and strong arms to defend the Unio. , Mr. Graham enlisted in Co. H, 37th 111. Vol. Inf., Sept. 5, 1S61. His company was commanded by- Capt. H. Wolfertze, and was assigned to the Army of the Frontier. He enlisted as a private and was promoted as Corporal. He participated in the battle of Pea Ridge, where he was wounded in the thigh by a minie rifle ball. He also took part in the battle of Prairie Grove and the siege of Vicksburg. He then went to Texas, and participated in the campaign of the Gulf, having again enlisted in the same company and regiment. He was also in the battle of Fort Blakely, the last battle of consequence of the war in that section of the country. He received his discharge at Houston, Tex., May 15, 1866, having served nearly five years.

After receiving his discharge, he returned again to Rock Island, and engaged in the occupation of brick-making, which vocation he has continued until the present time. He was united in marriage in Rock Island City, Jan. 28, 1873, with Miss Rebecca Dunlap, the accomplished daughter of Adolphus Dunlap (see sketch). Mrs Graham was born in Edgington Township, April 9, 1852. She came to in 1854, when but a child, and was educated in the public school of that city. She has been the mother of six children by Mr. Graham, one of whom is deceased : Clara and Carrie (twins) were born Nov. 29, 1874, and the latter died Dec. 2,1874; Ella, born July 9, 1876; John W.,born Dec. 20, 1879; Estella, born Feb. 6, 1S82; and Carroll D., born May 13, 1885.

Since their marriage they have resided in South Rock Island Township, and have three acres of land, with a brick-kiln, and a good and commodious residence. Mr. Graham has also over 25 acres in this township. Politically, he is identified with the National Greenback party.

Joseph Huntoon, a pioneer of Rock Island County, of 1840, who has experienced the trials and difficulties incident to the settlement of a new country, was born in the town <2- of Hanover, Grafton Co., N. H., April 17, 181 2, and is the son of Rebecca (Califf) Huntoon. The subject of our sketch was reared on a farm, receiving the advantages afforded by the common schools of that day, and when 22 years of age re- , moved to Massachusetts. From the latter place he ^ came to Illinois, and located at Andover, Henry Co., remaining only until the fall of that year. Then moving to Mercer County, he bought a farm in Richland Grove, and continued at that place until 1840, when he came to Moline and engaged in brickmaking. He and his sons manufactured brick extensively near Moline until 1877, covering a period of 29 years, during which time they made a large portion of the brick that has been used in the building of the city of Moline.

Mr. Huntoon formed a matrimonial alliance, at Sugar Grove, Mercer Co., 111., with Miss Sylvia Tenney, daughter of Sampson Tenney. Mrs. Huntoon was born in Ipswich, N. H., in the autumn of 1822. The issue of their union was six children, namely : Edgar N. ; Joseph C, who married Maria Sarmist; George H., who married Mary Stephens ; Mary L.'; Delia, died aged three years, and Frances E. Mr. Huntoon's children are all residents of Moline. His sons are proprietors of the well-known Moline Pump Works. Mr. Huntoon and family are members of the Congregational Church, of which Mr. Huntoon has been Deacon for 30 years. Father and sons are Republicans.

ohn S. Gillmore, Cashier of the First Naf tional Bank of Moline, 111., was born at Athens, in the State of Ohio, April 12, 1832. His parents, John and Ann (Culver) Gillmore, were natives of Vermont, and probably of Scotch-Irish extraction. They reared a family of five children, three sons and two daughters, the subject of this sketch being the youngest of the family. The Gi'lmores, wherever they are found, date their ancestry back to the early New Englanders. The immediate branch of that family from which our subject descends settled first at Londonderry, N. H.

In 1822 John Gillmore emigrated with his family from Vermont to Ohio, and settled at Athens, where he remained until 1836, coming then to Knox County, where he followed agricultural pursuits for about six years. In 1842 he removed to Geneseo, in Henry County, the same State, and that he was one of the pioneers of that county is proven by the fact that his was one of the eight families comprising the town of Geneseo. Here he farmed until 1846, with such success as, added to his previously good husbandry, enables him to retire from active business with a competency. In 1849 he removed to Rock Island city, where he spent the rest of his life, dying in 1858, at the age of 73 years.

At the Geneseo Academy John S. Gillmore recieved a fair English education, which formed a good base upon which his intuitive mind could build with the experiences incident to a business life. After a few years' clerical service in a general store at Rock Island, he embarked in the wholesale and retail grocery business, which he followed successfully until 1856. Succeeding this, he had three years' experience at "merchant milling." We then hear no more of him until the spring of 1861, when we find him in California recuperating his health - a thing altogether necessary, as he was naturally not of very robust constitution. He spent a year and a half on the Pacific coast, and later on, a season in the mountain's of Colorado. In 1866 Mr. Gillmore accepted a position in the First National Bank of Moline, and in January, 1867, became cashier of that institution, a position he has since filled.

Before coming to Moline he was Clerk of the City of Rock Island one term, and since his residence in Moline he has served the city three terms as its Treasurer. Before the war he was identified with the Democratic party, and in i860 he was that party's candidate for Clerk of the Circuit Court of Rock Island County, and though defeated, he ran 1,400 ahead of his ticket. Since the outbreak of the Rebellion he has stood firmly by the Republican party.

Mr. Gillmore was united in marriage at Geneseo, Oct. 13, 1866, to Miss Jennie K. Sleight, a native of New York State, and a sister of the late Hon. H. O. Sleight. (See sketch.) Both he and his wife are members of the Presbyterian Church, and Mr. Gillmore is Treasurer of the Doric Lodge, No. 319, A. F. & A. M., a position he has held for several years.

Mr. Gillmore is an excellent type of a thoroughgoing American business man, as this brief outline of his life portrays. He possesses good judgment, keen foresight, clear and sensible business ideas, is enterprising, and, above all, has that unfaltering integrity of character which is so essential in a man occupyf ing the responsible positions he holds and has held for years. The confidence of the community, as well as the officers and stockholders of his bank, may be safely reposed in him. As a representative and esteemed citizen of this county, we present Mr. Gillmore 's portrait in connection with this sketch.

eymour L. Stafford, merchant of Coal Valley, is a son of William and Abigail Ij^1 (Sergeant) Stafford, who settled in Boone l^V, Co., 111., in the early day. He was born in Rutland, Vt., Dec. 25, 1843, received a common-school education, and in 1S64 came to Coal Valley, where he has since continued to reside. He has been engaged in the coal business for 16 years, and in 1S78 opened a general store, where he is enjoying a successful trade. He is held in high esteem by his fellow citizens, as they have elected him to the office of Village Trustee, School Director, etc. His political views are Republican. He is a member of the Masonic and Odd Fellows fraternities, and also of the G. A. R. In 1861 Mr. S. enlisted in the 13th 111. Vol. Inf., and served over three years.

He formed a matrimonial alliance in Rock Island in the spring of 1864, with Margaret J. Jones, a native of Wales. They have had seven children, two of whom survived - George and Lewis J.

("ames W. Atkinson, of Moline, was born ~ at Union Grove, Whiteside Co., 111., Aug. 26, 1S39, and is a son of Joshua T. and Emeline (Little) Atkinson, the former a naif tive of Newburyport, Mass., and the latter of i Suncook, N. H., both being of English descent. They were pioneers here, coming West as early as 1835.

and at Denmark, Iowa, until he was about 16 years' of age, when he began to assist in the maintenance' of the family by working on his father's farm, which, he continued to do for three years. In 1868 he came to Moline, and from that time until 1S74 he.g: was with his uncle, Mr. Charles Atkinson, as clerk in his real-estate business, and in the office of the Water-Power Company, of which his uncle is President. After that he was traveling salesman for two years for the Moline Wagon Company, and during the year r876 was in the insurance business. In 1877 he became manager and secretary of the Deere & Mansur Company's Corn-Planter Works, a position which he still holds. He has seen the business grow during his connection with it until the company lias become one of the largest corporations and occupies and owns one of the finest corn-planter works in the country.

Mr. Atkinson formed a matrimonial alliance June 3, r874. at Morrison, 111., to Miss Sarah M. Savage, - and they have one child, George L., born July 7, 1877.

3 athan Swain came to Rock Island city from Minnesota in 1S73. He was born in Fleming County, Ky., Nov. 23, 1819, and lived there until the year 1842. His parent! were Nathan and Nancy (Nolan) Swain, native of Maryland. Nathan Swain, subject of thi notice, remained on the parental homestead until h attained the age of 22 years, receiving a good common school education and assisting his father on the farm. After leaving home he rented a farm in Ken- I tucky and cultivated the same for one year, when he went to Indiana and was occupied in the same vocation for two years. He then engaged in teaming v and was occupied in that business for four years, in* the same State, after which he rented a farm and-J..' followed farming for another two years. Leaving therf^ farm he went to Cartersburg, same State, and en gaged in the hotel business, which he conducted fo one year at that place, and then ran a hotel a ooresville for one year. He then moved back to /-Cartersburg and remained for two months, when he ^ame West to Danville, Ind., and opened a feed -; stable, which business lie conducted for one year. ^Abandoning it, he began the butchering business and ^followed that business for seven years. Soon after the news was flashed across the wires of the firing on Sumter, Mr. Swain enlisted in Co. H, Seventh Ind. Vol. Inf., and was wounded in the first day's fight of the battle of the Wilderness, which proved of such a damaging character that he has never been able to do manual labor since. He was in the service three "years, when he was discharged and returned home. In 1865 he engaged in butchering for a short time, and then embarked in the hotel business at Cartersburg and remained a year. He then removed to Ladoga, Montgomery Co., Ind., and kept a hotel at that place for one year. He then went on a farm in that vicinity and remained two years, after which he removed to Chatfield, Fillmore Co., Minn., and >workedout for a living until he moved to Rock Isl- '\nd. Since his coming here he has been variously ;. -Jsccupied, and at this time has retired from the active '/{labors of life.

|E rank A. Johnson, of the firm of Samueljij|'~'| son & Johnson, upholsterers, manufacture' urers of and dealers in furniture. Sales- ^ rooms, corner of Fifth Avenue and Fifteenth ' Street; workshops on Fifth Avenue. This firm was established in September, 1880. They have the leading house in their line in Moline, i) and carry an average stock of $6,000 value. ^ Mr. Johnson, the junior partner, was born in Swe-

,^r and five daughters, - progeny of Robert and Eliza (Burbidge) Bennett, - was born Oct. i, 1847, and came to America in 1870. Two of his sisters had preceded him to this continent, and his parents and the rest of the family then living followed a year later. The family located in Johnstown, N. Y., where Robert Bennett, Sr., spent the rest of his life, dying in the year 1885, aged about 82 years.

The subject of this sketch received a commonschool education, and learned the stone-cutter's trade in the old country. Soon after arriving in New York he made his way to Ro:k Island, where he worked a short time at marble-cutting, and in the year 187 1 began work for the United States Government on the island, where, with the exception of two years spent in the civil-engineer department on the Des Moines Rapids improvement, he worked almost uninterruptedly until the fall of 1884.

Mr. Bennett's gentlemanly deportment under all circumstances drew around him many warm friends, who have thrice attested their high appreciation of his merits by electing him (1881) and re-electing him (1883) Alderman from his Ward to the Rock Island City Council ; and to the office of Police Magistrate in the spring of 1885.

His political affiliations are with the " Labor party," but in all his candidacies he has received a large support from people of every political faith.

den, Sept. 3, 1857, and is the son of Swan Johnson. He came to America with his parents in 1868, and resided in Chicago until after the great fire of October, 187 1, when they were burned out and removed to Moline, of which place they have been residents since. F. A. Johnson learned the trade of ornamental painter, at which he was employed until 1879, when he took a regular course at the Bryant & Stratton Business College of Davenport, Iowa, and in September, 1880, formed the existing partnership with Mr. John Samuelson. Mr. Johnson is in politics a Republican.

The tenure of his present incumbency expires in the spring of 1S89. He is a prominent member of the Order of " Knights of Labor," being Treasurer of the local and Master of the State Assemblies. He is also a Past Master in the Ancient Order of United Workmen, a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and an untiring worker in the Sabbathschools. Studious at all times, honorable and upright in his dealings, conscientious in his convictions, Justice Bennett merits and receives the fullest confidence of the people among whom he resides.

April 24, 1866, he formed a matrimonial alliance at Yeovil, Eng., with Miss Mary Jane Dade, and his children are named respectively, - Annie, born at Yeovil, Eng., Dec. 1, 1868; Robert, Feb. 24, 1871 ; Charles, Dec. 23, 1875 ; William, Dec. 22, 1877 ; Luella, April 21, 1880; Nettie and Leila, May 10, 1884. All except the eldest were born at Rock Island, 111.

PP|§»zra Smith, a resident of Molirie, retired from active business May 23, 1885, having been engaged in the hardware trade at Moline, which he sold out to B. H. Quick, at the time mentioned above. He is a quiet, conservative, but practical businessman and a representative citizen. He was born at Half-Moon, N. Y., June 12, 1822, and is a son of William and Sarah (Vincent) Smith. His father's demise occurred in New York, Feb. 12, 1877, aged 85 years, the mother dying several years earlier. They reared seven children, Ezra being the fourth child in order of birth.

Ezra, our subject, left Clinton Park, N. Y. (near his birth-place), Dec. 24, 1855, and arrived in Moline, 111., Jan. 2, 1856. He labored on his father's farm, alternating his labors thereon with attendance at the district schools of his native town, until he attained the age of 18 years, when he entered a shop and served a three-years apprenticeship as carpenter and joiner, following that business faithfully and energetically until 1870. In 1857 he joined A. S. Wright at Dennison, Iowa, and there the two built the first dwellings and the court-house in that place, now a thriving and growing town. When their contracts were closed at that place, Mr. Smith returned to Moline and in the fall of 1870 he became a partner in the pump firm of Wright, Hillhouse & Co., but sold out his interest in that concern in 1875, and in the fall of that year bought out the hardware business of Charles Edwards in Moline. In this line of business he continued until May 23, 1885, then selling out to B. H. Quick and himself retiring from business. Being a man who attended closely to business, he consequently accumulated for himself and family some of this world's goods. He is the possessor of a small but valuable dairy farm of 40 acres, about one and one-fourth miles from the river and within the Moline city limits.

Miss Elizabeth Vanderburgh, with whom Mr. Smith was united in marriage Dec. 27, 1848, at Clifton Park, N. Y., was born at that place, January, 1828. Her father, a farmer near that town, came to Moline in April, 1857, remaining there until the year 1873, when he returned to Half-Moon, N. Y., and there died in 1S84. Her parents were Nicholas and Sarah (Althouse) Vanderburgh. Mr. and Mrs. Smith have but one child, Sadie, born Aug. 21, 1861.

Mrs. Smith is a member of the Congregational Church, and he, though not a member, is orthodox in religious sentiment. In politics he is strongly Democratic, but not given much to airing his opinions. His vote, however, always falls in favor of that party.

W^) °f Rock Island County who came from the Eastern States. He was born in Windham, County, Vt., Sept." 7, 1820. His parents, Thomas and Abigail (Ashcraft) Colgrove, were also natives of the Eastern States.

Early in life, indeed, when only a boy of 14 years of age, Mr. Colgrove left the parental roof and went to work for Joseph Jacob, with whom he remained until he reached his majority, when he received$ioo. ^ He then spent one year working on a farm, after i which he spent one winter at school. He was then «; a young man ready to embark in life, and with many others looked to the great and growing West for a place to locate. Accordingly, he set out for Illinois, and May 6, 1843, he arrived in Hampton Township and in company with a cousin, Ira Weatherhead, he purchased 67 acres of land. He subsequently made other purchases, and at the present time has 320 acres and has become one of the substantial men of the township. He is a Republican in politics and at present is one of the Directors of his school district. In 1850, February 28, Mr. Colgrove and Miss Nancy Drake were united in marriage. His wife is a native of Oxford County, Maine, and the mother of n children, all of whom are living except three deceased, - Elmina, Elizabeth and Albert. Those living are William, Lewis, Izora, Harriet, Birton, Norman, Merit and Milton. Of these four are married, as follows : William, to Amanda Beals, who has borne him two children, - John and Hattie ; Lewis was married to Edith Devinney. Carroll and Olive are the names of their children. Izora is the wife of Leonard Brown and the mother of one child, Elmer; and Harriet is the wife of William Switzer. Mrs. Colgrove is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

jtenry Vierieoh, general grocer, established J\ his present business in 1875. He is a native of Holstein, Germany, and was born March 1, 1845. He came to America with his parents in 1857, and reached Davenport, Iowa, July 1 2th of that year. They spent only a month in that city, and then came to Moline, where he has since continued to reside. Mr. Vieriech served his time at the tinner's trade, but did not pursue that occupation on account of his health. He worked with Dimock, Gould & Co. in their tub and pail factory for some years. He also spent several months in Chicago and St. Louis, but made Moline his home. He was also employed in Rock Island some time just prior to beginning his present business.

20, 1868, to Miss Elizabeth Wagner, daughter of Christ and Barbara Wagner. Mrs. Vieriech was born on shipboard Feb. 12, 1848,011 the English coast, after the vessel on which her parents were passengers was wrecked. Mr. and Mrs. Vieriech are the parents of five children, three boys and two girls, namely: Freddie, born June 10, 1869; Albert, Jan. J7> '873; Philip, March 29, 1876; Lilla, April 23, 1879; Rosa, Jan. 17, 1882. Mr. Vieriech is the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, County of Rock Island. He was elected Assistant Supervisor and served during 1882 and 1883, and as Chairman for the years 1884 and 1885. He makes an efficient and popular officer. He is a member of the Orders of Masons and Odd Fellows, and in politics is a Republican. He has a well-stocked store in his line, at 1524 Third Avenue.

*f<J?r ings with his fellow-man, residing on secrj«V tion 12, South Moline Township, where he is (t engaged in agricultural pursuits, is a son of * Samuel and Mary Hains, natives of Pennsylvania and New Jersey respectively. The parental family comprised 11 children, namely : Rebecca, Elizabeth, Phcebe, Daniel, Jemima, Catherine, Mary A., Henry, Julia A., Abigail and Lucy A.

Daniel Hains, subject of this biographical notice, was born in Washington County, Ind., March 27, 1816. He resided on the parental homestead in his native State, alternating his labors thereon with attendance at the public schools until 1837. During that year he came to this county and remained for about six months, when he returned to his home in Washington County, Ind. Remaining at the latter place nearly a year, he spent some time in Indiana and Illinois, when he again returned to his native county and remained for another year. He next spent about two years in traveling, and then came to Moline Township and built the first house in Coal Town, and in June, 1840, he purchased 80 acres of ', land, on which he is at present residing. Shortly af- ( I terwards he again returned to his father's homestead, to Mexico and resided there for one year, when he once more returned to Indiana. Remaining in the latter State for a few months, he came again to this county on horseback and located on his land in Moline Township, on which he has resided until the present time. He subsequently added to his original purchase until he at present is the proprietor of 163 acres of land in Moline Township, which is in an advanced state of cultivation.

Mr. Hains was united in marriage in Jay County, Ind., June 6, 1S57, with Miss Hannah Johnson, the accomplished daughter of Enoch M. and Hannah (Perry) Johnson, natives of Maryland and Virginia respectively. Mrs. Hains was born in Ohio, May 31, 1822. Mr. H. is one of the progressive and energetic farmers of his county. He has held the office of Commissioner of Highways and others of minor import. Politically, he is a believer in and a supporter of the principles advocated by the Democratic party, and religiously is a member of the Baptist Church; He was a soldier in the Mexican War, holding the position of Orderly Sergeant, Second Ind. Vol. Inf., and served one year, participating in the memorable battle at Buena Vista.

Mr. Hains' uncle, Isaac Kirby, was a soldier in the Revolutionary War, and at the battle of Trenton he secured a regulation British coat from the battlefield, which coat Mr. Hains now possesses and which is a valuable souvenir of that memorable time.

As a man who enjoys the confidence and esteem of his fellows and one who may be justly termed a representative citizen, the publishers take pleasure in presenting with this sketch a portrait of Mr. Hains.

si illiam Payne, farmer, stock-buyer and yi;!h shipper, residing on sections 22 and 23, «yy^v* Zuma Township, was born in Scott Co., jt&P Iowa, March 8, 1841. His parents were Jeremiah and Leticia (Orr) Payne, and were natives of New York and Ohio respectively. In 1837 they moved to Iowa and located on Spencer Creek, Pleasant Valley Township, Scott County. In

William Payne, subject of this biographical notice, remained under parental instruction and resided on the old homestead, alternating his labors thereon by attendance at the common schools, until he attained the age of 18 years. Arriving at that age in life, he left the parental home and was engaged in breaking prairie, which was the first labor he did for his own individual benefit. In 1859 he attended school at Quincy College, Quincy, 111., and added to his accumulation of knowledge obtained at the common schools of his native county, and in i860 taught school in Posey Co., Ind., during the summer of that year. In the winter of the year last named he again attended the Quincy College, and in the spring of the year following (1 861) he again taught school, this time in Adams Co., 111.

At this period in the history of the life of the subject of this notice, the rebel guns thundered forth their shot and shell against Sumter and the wires flashed the news throughout the country, calling on brave hearts and strong arms to enlist in the defense of the cause of justice and Union, and Mr. Payne concluded to respond. He consequently enlisted in Co. D, 13th 111. Vol. Inf., Colonel Wyman, commanding, and served for three years and two months in the war. He participated in all the battles in which his company engaged, prominent among them being Vicksburg (two battles), Jackson, Miss., Lookout Mountain, Mission Ridge, Ringgold and Madison Station, and many others of less importance, and received an honorable discharge. After receiving his discharge he spent a year in Texas and the Gulf States, then returned to Hampton Township, Rock Island County, where he worked on a farm and clerked in stores, after which he attended Commercial College at Chicago and clerked in the County Treasurer's office in Rock Island, then filled the same position in a mercantile establishment in that city until 1866. During this year he was Deputy Sheriff of this county, which position he held for four years. In 1870 he was elected Sheriff and re-elected in 1872, holding the office for four years.

In 1872, Mr. Payne purchased 250 acres of land, located on sections 22 and 23, Zuma Township, to which he added by subsequent purchase 320 acres more, and is at present the proprietor of 570 acres, all located in Zuma Township, this county. Politi- cally, he is a believer the tenets of the Republican party, and socially he is a member of the Order of Masonry. His accumulations are attributable to his indomitable energy, pluck and perseverance, coupled with good judgment and the hearty cooperation of his good helpmeet. He is devoting a portion of his time to the stock business and has his acreage so arranged as to make it profitable. Mr. Payne formed a matrimonial alliance, Oct. 26, 1870, with Miss Jennie Wilson, daughter of Maj. F. and Asenath Wilson, of Rock Island. The issue of their union has been four children: Frank, born July 1, 1874; Benjamin, born Sept. 20, 1876; Lucy, born Sept. 30, 1879; and Mabel, born Nov. 12, 1883.

ioung Ewing McClendon, eldest son of John and Sarah (Pratt) McClendon, natives respectively of the States of North Carolina and Kentucky, and of Scotch and English extraction, was born in Henderson Co., Ky., July 14, 1 8 15. The McClendon was an agricultural family, and the subject of this sketch devoted probably 30 years of his life to that vocation. Reared in an age and country unknown to public schools, young McClendon had little opportunity for obtaining an education. His father was one of the pioneers of " Jackson's Purchase," and whilst the sons of other men, more favorably environed, were attending institutions of learning, he was performing manual labor or roaming through the unbroken forests in search of game.

It is not surprising, therefore, that, when the subject of this sketch had attained his majority and was thrown out upon the world to battle for existence, he possessed no knowledge of letters. Notwithstanding this fact, we find him in his ripe old age a man filled with useful information, and possessing a knowledge of the current and past history of the country superior to a large majority of men whose early opportunities were much greater. At the age of 22 years he removed to Vanderburg Co., Ind., and began life for himself as a farmer. In this his efforts were rewarded with more or less success, and in 1856 he accepted employment from W. H. Crawford, of Louisville, as agent to buy grain in Vanderburg County and vicinity, a position he filled with credit to himself and profit to his employers about nine years. In 1865, he closed out his business arrangements in Indiana, and removed to Moline, where he has had the good judgment since to live a life of retirement and in the peaceful enjoyment of a competency so well earned in his younger days.

Jan. 18, 1848, he was united in marriage in Van derburg Co., Ind., to Miss Louisa Daman, a na tive of New York, an estimable lady, whose good sense and womanly instincts are at once recognized in and about the elegant cottage home over which she presides. Mr. McClendon has been the recipient of no legacy or gifts. What he has of this world's goods has been acquired by his individual effort and industry.

His religion, like that of Abou Ben Adhem, may be written as of " one who loved his fellow man." It is not tallest spires, nor cushioned pews, nor written tenets, nor mitered priests that change the hearts of men. Religion is a personal matter between man and his God. Do right in this world ; be honest and just with your fellow man, especially so with yourself, and the God of all nature, that leaves not with you voice or choice as to your coming into this world, will take you to himself in the next. This is the religion of Y. E. McClendon.

fw^avid W. Thompson, manager for Taylor I Williams in his store at Rapids City, 'Wr^* Hampton Township, was born in that township and in that village, July 12, 1846. His parents were William and Maria (Keyport) Thompson, natives of Pennsylvania, and came to Hampton Township in 1842.

David W. Thompson remained at home until he attained the age of 16 years, when he succeeded in enlisting in Co. H, 19th 111. Vol. Inf., and served for three years fighting in the Union army. He was engaged in the following battles: Stone River, Buzzard Roost, Chickamauga, Mission Ridge, Dalton and Resaca; and during his entire engagement in the army, although he participated in all the battles and skirmishes in which his company was engaged, he never received even a flesh wound or was take prisoner, and was honorably discharged at the expiration of the term of his enlistment. Returning home he remained for a time, when he went to Johnsonville, Tenn., and was there engaged as military storekeeper for the Government for six months. He then accepted the position of Superintendent of Quartermaster's department at Eastport, Miss., and was thus engaged for six months, when he went with another Quartermaster for six months. He then came to Moline and engaged with the Government on the river improvement, where he was occupied two and a half years. He afterwards became engaged in the construction department of the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railway and was with that company for two years. Leaving the latter company, he went to Rapids City and engaged his services with Case & Co. on the river improvements and remained with them for two years and a half. He then entered the services of Taylor Williams, with whom he has been connected for 15 years, and for the last five years has had charge of Mr. Williams' store at Rapids City, which position he is filling at this writing (1885).

Mr. Thompson formed a matrimonial alliance with Harriet M. Blish in 187 1 at Port Byron. Politically, Mr. Thompson is a believer in and supporter of the principles of the Republican party. He is at present School Directorj is a member of the I. O. O. F., the Order of the Modern Woodmen of America and the Good Templars. He owns his residence at Rapids City and is one of the leading representative citizens of that place.

- :tMJ^ of Samuelson & Johnson, manufacturers of and dealers in furniture, 428 Fifth Avenue, was born in Sweden, Dec. 13, 1S29. He served a regular apprenticeship at the cabinet-making trade in his native country and followed that vocation until 1869, when he emigrated to America.

Mr. Samuelson came direct to Rock Island, where he remained a year, and in 1870 came to Moline, engaged at his trade, and in 1880 formed the existing partnership with Mr. F. A. Johnson.

Mr. Samuelson formed a matrimonial alliance in Sweden, Aug. 14, 1867, with Miss Charlotte M. Johnson. They have become the parents of two children, a son and daughter. Ida Mary was born Dec. r, 1870; Alvin E., born April 8, 1883 : both born in Moline. Mr. and Mrs. Samuelson are members of the Swedish Lutheran Church. Mr. S. is a Republican in political opinion.

eorge D. Toothaker, President of the Northern Mining and Railway Company, residing at Moline, was born in Maine, March 23, 1842, and is a son of George and Eliza (Staples) Toothaker, natives of Maine, and farmers by occupation. George is the second child of a family of six children, all of whom are living but two.

The subject of this sketch remained at home until he attained the age of 26 years, enjoying the advantages afforded by the common schools of that day. After leaving home he went to Troy, N. Y., and engaged in the hat and bonnet bleachery business, which he continued three years, then sold out and proceeded to Fredericksburg, Va. At the latter place he made a purchase of 325 acres of land and engaged in the occupation of a farmer, which he continued to follow for two years, when he sold the farm and returned to the State of his nativity. Locating at Auburn, Maine, for the period of four years, he determined to start for Bangor, where he thought possibly he could better himself, and at the last named city he engaged in the insurance business, remaining but one year. Mr. Toothaker then traveled two years, and in 18S1 went to Oakland, la., where he engaged in the drug trade, also carrying on the stock business at the same time, buying, selling and shipping, and followed this until September; 1884. He then came to Hampton and purchased a one-third interest in the Hampton Coal Mines, called the Northern Mining and Railway Company, of which he is at the present time the President. It was incorporated in October, 1884, making Mr.

Toothaker President, S. Heagy Secretary and Treasurer and A. R. Stoddard Superintendent. The company provide houses for its miners, as these coal mines are five miles from Hampton. There are dry-goods, grocery and clothing stores in Hampton, from which they supply their 200 miners with goods. Mr. G. D. Toothaker formed a matrimonial alliance in 1882 with Miss Susan Upham. She is a native of Fonda, N. Y. Mr. Toothaker affiliates with the Democratic party and belongs to the Masonic Order. He is also a member of the A. O. U. W. He is one of the leading men of Rock Island County, and for the time of his residence one of the best known in the county.

Ifichard Torpin, a settler of Rock Island ^m! County of 1856, is a native of Yorkshire, England, where he was bom Dec. it, 1805, his parents being Joseph and Ann Torpin, both also natives of the same shire. He was reared to agricultural pursuits in his native land until 1829, when he emigrated to America, landing at Philadelphia, where he found employment on a farm in the vicinity until 1856. He then came to this count}', which he had visited in 1853, when he bought a tract of land and built a small house upon it. Into this he removed with his family and was engaged in farming until 1S73, when he rented the place and moved into another residence which he had erected. In April, 1884, his dwelling was burned, and since that time he has lived with his daughter, Mrs. Wainwright.

Mr. Torpin was married Feb. 1, 1835, to Miss Jane A. Crowley, who was born in Bradford Co., Pa., the daughter of Henry and Elizabeth (Wilson) Crowley. Mr. and Mrs. T. have lived together now more than 50 years, and at their advanced age they still enjoy good health. They have eight children, as follows: Richard, who lives in Philadelphia; Elizabeth, wife of George Allen, of Port Byron; Susan, wife of Jacob Fleckinger, of Coe Township; Joseph resides in Kansas; Henry is a railroad contractor and is a resident of Coe ; Jane A. is the widow of Isaac Wainwright, and is a resident also of

-^*##Milliam Caldwell, a most reliable citizen, self-made man and one of the progressive and energetic farmers of Rural Township, residing on section 16, is a son of Robert and Mary (Ball) Caldwell, who were natives of New Jersey. After marriage they settled in Ohio, where they lived together, sharing each other's joys and sorrows, successes and reverses, for about 28 years, when they moved to the State of Indiana and there resided until their death. They had a family of T3 children.

William Caldwell, whose name heads this sketch, was the tenth child in order of birth of his parents' family. He was born in Butler Co., Ohio, Dec. 4, 1813. He assisted in the maintenance of the family, attending the common schools of his native county, and resided at home until he attained the age of 15 years, when he accompanied his parents to Indiana. In the latter State he engaged to learn the cooper's trade, which he followed for some 15 years, and which, in connection with farming, occupied, his time in Indiana until 185 1. In the spring of that year, hoping to better his financial condition in life, he came to this county and purchased a farm in what is now Rural Township, located on section 31, on which he settled and entered vigorously and energetically upon the task cf its cultivation and improvement. He lived on this farm 12 years, and then purchased more land, in Mercer County, where he removed and resided for 20 years, in the meantime improving and cultivating his land. In the spring of 1883, Mr. Caldwell purchased the place known as the James Doneldson farm, in Rural Township, consisting of 445 acres, on which he settled and is at present residing. He has come to be ranked among the large land-owners of the county, being the proprietor of 665 acres in Rock Island County, and 240 in Mercer County. He is a gentleman who started in life with nothing but his own indomitable energy, and his accumulation of this world's goods is attributable to his good judgment in predicting the future development of the country, and consequently the enhanced price of real estate, combined with the active co-operation of his wife. His word in business transactions is considered as good as his bond, and he is justly recognized as one of the energetic and representative farmers of Rock Island County.

Mr. Caldwell was united in marriage in Rural Township, June 3, i860, with Mrs. Lydia (Wilson) Halley, the accomplished daughter of William and Rachel Mills Wilson, and widow of Henry Halley. Mrs. Caldwell had five children by her first marriage, - Mary C, Robert C, Hannah M., Isaac N., William H. ; and of her union with Mr. Caldwell two children have been born, namely: Jerome W., Jan. 25, 1861; and Frank H., born Aug. 5, 1862. Mrs. Caldwell died in Rural Township, Aug. 16, 1884.

As a citizen of the community in which Mr. Caldwell has so long lived and been so active, he is highly respected and enjoys the confidence of his neighbors, and is regarded as a man of excellent business judgment. He is an excellent representative man of Rural Township, and as such we place his portrait in this Album in company with the leading and representative men in various parts of the county. Accompaning his portrait we give that of Mrs. Caldwell.

heodore D. Wheelock. foreman in the Iron Department of the Moline Plow Company's Works, Moline, 111., was born in Holland, Erie Co., N. Y., April 3, 1840, and is the son of William and Catharine (Morey) Wheelock. He lived on a farm until the spring of 1858, when he came to Moline, 111., and engaged as a teamster, which he followed during that summer and fall, going to school during the winter of 1859-60. He engaged with Williams, Heald & Co., founders and machinists, April 2, i860, and continued with that company until the summer of 1861, when he left to enter the army, and enlisted, June 10, i86i,as a private in Co. H, 19th Regt. 111. Inf., and served until the 9th of July, 1864, when he was mustered out as Corporal, afterward following the occupation of machinist for four years, when (1868) he entered the employ of the Moline Plow Company, as engineer, which position he filled two years, and then (1870) he engaged in the boot and shoe business, under the firm name of Thomas & Wheelock. After following that for three years he engaged with the Moline Scale Company, April, 1SS3, filling the position of Superintendent for six years, and was then (1881) employed as foreman in the iron department of the Moline Plow Company.

N. Beal, a farmer residing on section 18, |^g«L Zuma Township, and one of the early pioneers of Rock Island County, coming here in 1834, was born in Peacham, Caledonia fc Co., Vt., Feb. 5, 1815. His parents were Samuel and Rachel (Wells) Beal, natives of Massachusetts. D. N. Beal, subject of this sketch, was left an orphan when but five years old and found a home among strangers. He was reared on a farm, alternating his labors thereon by attendance at the common schools. At the age of 1 9 years he left his home to fight the battles of life single-handed and alone. He started for the wild West and for a time was engaged in driving horses on the Erie Canal to Buffalo. He then took a steamboat to Detroit, and from there walked to this county in about two weeks. On arriving in this county, Mr. Beal for two years worked " around, " at the expiration of which time he purchased 160 acres of land on section 18, Zuma Township, on which he located and entered vig- orously and energetically upon its improvement and cultivation. He has subsequently added to bis original purchase until he at the present time is the possessor of 268 acres of land, on which he has erected a good, substantial residence, bam, outbuildings, etc. He is also the owner of a house and two lots in South Moline, and is one of the substantial, progressive farmers of Rock Island County.

Politically, Mr. B. is a believer in the principles advocated by the Republican party. Although not a man seeking office, he has held the office of Assessor 12 years, Supervisor four years, School Trustee 20 years and Road Commissioner three years, which offices have been given him by the people without any effort on the part of Mr. Beal to procure them. Mr. Beal was married Sept. 18, 1836, to Miss Betsey Spencer, a native of Vermont, in which State she was born, Jan. 1, 1S17. Their union has been blessed with four children. Lucius W. was born Jan. 20, 1838; Samuel S. was born Jan. 2, 1843; Albert M. was born Oct. 31, 1853; and Eunice C. was born Nov. 5, 1858. Lucius VV. married Miss Lizzie S. Drum, and they are the parents of four children, - Albert R., Lucy W., Edna G. and Maud M. S. Mrs. Lucius Beal died Dec. 9, 1883. Samuel S. was united in marriage to Sarah Wainwright, and they are the parents of six children, namely : Gertrude, Nettie, Bessie, Allie, Sadie and Spencer. Milton married Henrietta Thompson, and their home circle was blessed with one child, Mamie. Mrs. Milton Beal died Nov. 13, 1880, and Mr. Beal was again married to Carrie Middlekoff, and of the latter union one child, Etta Grace, was born. Eunice married Frederick L. Cooper, and the issue of their union was two children, - Sadie and Betsey.

R. Zeigler, blacksmith, Moline, was born at Mechanicsburg, Pa., June 27, 1848. His father's name was Adam, his mother's Lydia (Reed) Zeigler. N. R. is of German- Scotch descent. He came to Port Byron with (P his parents in 1850, and became a farmer; then turned his attention to learning the blacksmith trade. The result shows that he selected a right

In 1864 he enlisted as a private in Co. I, 2d Iowa Cav. (Capt. B. K. Watson), and took part in the famous battle of Franklin, the hot fight at Nashville, and was in the midst of various skirmishes, where his troops did excellent and valuable service. In 1866 he returned to farming for a while, and then invested his savings in one year's term of schooling, where he attended strictly to his trade. He worked in Moline four years at blacksmithing. In 1870 he opened a shop, and has since been very successful, exemplifying Franklin's doctrine, "Keep thy shop, and thy shop will keep thee.''

He is a Mason, a member of the Ancient Order of United Workmen, and of the G. A. R. In what is called the Blue Lodge in Masonry he has occupied every position except that of secretary and treasurer. For one year he was Assistant Foreman of the Fire Department. In his political views he is a Republican.

On April 18, 187 r, he was married to Miss Josephine Anderson, at Moline, Rev. H. E. Barnes officiating, the union resulting in the birth of two children: Horace A., born Aprih, 1872; and Jesse A., Sept. 9, 1878.

jfrrin Skinner, retired farmer, residing on sections 30 and 31, Hampton Township, is one of the best known and most highly respected men in the community in which he resides. He is also classed among the pioneers of Rock Island County, having come tQ the county with his parents in 1835, when a lad of 15 years, and has made this county his home since that time. He was born in Orleans Co., Vt., March 5, 1820, and is the son of John and Phebe (Bears) Skinner, the former a native of New Hampshire and the latter of Connecticut. They were among the early pioneers of Northern Illinois, coming to this county in 1835. They settled on the same land their son occupies at present, were prominent and respected pioneers, and resided here until their deaths, the former dying in 1843, and the latter in

Five of these have taken upon themselves the responsibility of rearing families. Mary is the wife of Ezra Wilshire, and the mother of three children - Mary A., Philip and Morris H. William, the eldest son, married Catherine Humberstone, and to them have been born three children - Clayton, Maude and Roy. George married Clara A. Bennett, and they are the parents of four children - Flora A., Eugene M., Edith M. and Cora ; Flora and Cora are deceased. Julias selected for his wife Miss Ellen Stephens, who has borne him four children - -Walter O., Marvin J., Robert N. and Frank. Nancy is the wife of Henry K. Bissell, and the mother of five children - Luella, Alva, Frank, Henry and Sarah.

Mr. Skinner is a Republican in political views, and with his wife belongs to the Methodist Episcopal Church. While not seeking office, he has been called upon to serve in several local positions.

towns. This led him to New Albany, Ind., where he found employment for about one year. In June, 1870, he came to Rock Island, where he was employed by the glass company for the next succeeding five years. In 1876 he engaged in the liquor business, which he has since made very profitable.

Mr. Appelquist is an active, enterprising citizen, with great prospects of reaping bountiful wealth in the near future. He is the owner of a one-half interest in the Hanson & Appelquist Gang Plow and the Street-Car Coupler bearing their names, and of the William Teller Patent Anti-Horse-Motion Road Cart. Besides some valuable city property, he owns a large stock farm in Nebraska; and a fact worth mentioning in this connection is that Mr. Appelquist landed in this country without a dollar, nor has he ever had a cent given to him.

He is a prominent member of the Improved Order of Red Men, also of the U. A. O. D., and is a Sir Knight in the A. O. U. W. Mr. Appelquist was married in Rock Island city, April 9, 1872, to Miss Pauline B. Kleyla, and his six children are named respectively Oscar U., Charles F., Gustave Jerome, Mary Emma, Maude Lou and Eddie A.

- Kienry W. Hyde, Agent of the American Ex- -J\ press Company and Overseer of the Poor ^^ of Mohne City. With the exception of two and a half years he has been agent of the i American Express Company since March, 1857. The subject of this sketch was born in Cattaraugus Co., N. Y., Jan. 10, 1827, and is the son of Almeron and Sarah (McBride) Hyde.

He removed to Rochester in early youth, and from there to Lockport. He learned the printer's trade in the latter city, and followed that vocation until he was 26 years of age. In r854 he came West and spent the summer of that year in Chicago, and in the fall engaged as brakeman on the Chicago & Galena Union Railroad. He was promoted as Conductor and continued with that company until it was consolidated with the Northwestern. He was assigned to Nachusa Station and a year and a half later he was transferred to DeKalb. He was station agent at DeKalb from the fall of 1859 to 1866, and was appointed agent of the American Express Company while at Nachusa and held the same position at De- Kalb.

In 1866 Mr. Hyde went to Chicago and engaged in the commission business. He continued in that line only two and a half years, when he closed out to accept the Cleveland Station on the Rockford, Rock Island & St. Louis Railroad, where he was again agent of the American Express Company. In December, 187 i, he was transferred to Moline, and was station agent on the old Rockford (later the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy) road until 1879, when he resigned; but continued as agent of the Express Company, as he had been during all his service, as station agent. Mr. Hyde has now been an agent of this company upward of 26 years, and is one of their most popular and trusted agents.

Mr. Hyde was married in Lockport, N. Y., Feb. 20, 1855, to Miss Mary J., daughter of A. B. Van Nortwick. Mrs. Hyde was born near Cayuga Lake, N. Y. They have two children, - Frank H., born Dec. 6, 1855, in DeKalb, 111., married J. Ella Jackson, resides in Moline, and is a locomotive engineer by occupation; Mary E., born in Chicago Aug. 19, 186S. Mr. Hyde is serving his fourth term as Overseer of the Poor. He is an earnest Republican, and says " he has no use for a Democratic administration; cyclones, floods and earthquakes are not to be wondered at under the present condition of things !" On the subject of religion his family are in perfect accord with himself, and they all belong to the Methodist Episcopal Church.

.yP^f Judge John W. Spencer, deceased, one of ^HUpf the pioneers of Rock Island County, was ^^^ born at Vergennes, Vt., July 25, i8or. His parents, Calvin and Ruth (Hopkins) Spencer, were natives of the New England Colonies. i The father of Judge Spencer was born in Bennington, Vt., and his mother near Great Barrington, Mass., and were descended from the Puritan English. They reared four sons and a daughter, John W. being the eldest. At this writing, the first and second generations here mentioned are long since gathered unto the fathers, and only the grandchildren and great -great-grandchildren remain to perpetuate names made honorable in the earliest history of our county. From the two families united by the marriage of Calvin Spencer and Ruth Hopkins, in the very beginning of the present century, many noble men have sprung - men who have adorned alike the pulpit and the State ; and if it were possible in the space at our command to trace the genealogy of the Spencers and the Hopkinses from the days when some of their ancestors were enforcing in a judicial capacity the quaint old laws that forbade travel upon the Sabbath except in a pious going to and from the Church of God, - laws that allowed no whistling or other boisterous conduct on that sacred day; laws, indeed, that forbade " ye good man ye kissing of his wife on ye Sabbath day" - if it were possible, we say, to follow the history of those families from their periwigged " squire-archy" down to the death-bed scene at Rock Island, Feb. 20, iSjjl*. from whence the spirit of John W. Spencer took its flight, the roster would contain many names that good people have revered. But the province of the present biographer is limited to a bare recital of the more important events occurring in the life of the gentleman whose name forms the caption of this sketch. The lives of Spencer, Davenport, Wells, Case and Vandruff are all indelibly stamped upon the history of a great , State. Unlike a majority of men of whom we write, they made history; without such men there would /S, have been no history to write. What we know of the hills, the forests and the streams, unpeopled by the hardy pioneer and those who followed them, would be a chapter easily written. A famous writer has said that the history of a country is but a story of the lives of the men who make it. The history of Rock Island County from the Indian occupation down to the time when a knowledge of events shall cease to be perpetuated in print, will reflect the life of Spencer, - and that, loo, whether his biography, as such, were ever written.

John W. Spencer spent his youth in his native State and at the common schools acquired the rudiments of an education. In 1820, driving a two-horse 3 team for Mr. Brush, he crossed the Alleghany Moun- tains, traversed the broad States of Ohio, Indiana and Illinois, and at the end of 5 1 days from the time of his leaving home landed in the city of St. Louis. The State of Missouri was just then being admitted into the Union, and as negro slavery was by the Constitution made legal, Mr. Spencer preferred to cast his lot east of the " Father of the Waters.'' So, in December following his departure from New England, in company with an uncle who had been a resident of Missouri, he recrossed the Mississippi j and took up a residence in Greene Co., 111. Here he stopped about seven years and worked at farming

In the spring of 1826, in search of a location for a water-mill, he ascended the Illinois River as far as Ottawa. Failing to discover any site to his fancy, he retraced his steps and the following spring ascended the Mississippi to the Lead Mines. On this trip his attention was attracted by the natural beauty of Rock Island and the adjacent country on either side of the river ; and when in the following year he learned that the Indians had abandoned the Rock River territory he decided to go at once to Rock Island. He was accompanied here by Mr. Louden Case, Sr., whose daughter he afterward married.

At that period Galena, 100 miles distant, was the nearest postoffice. The Presidential election had just taken place, but nothing was known at Rock Island of the result. For a consideration young Spencer undertook on foot to carry the mail-bags to and bring the election returns from Galena. The river being frozen, he donned his skates and set out. His route was through the not altogether friendly Winnebago country, but he encountered no difficulty from that source, and on Christmas Day, 1827, he started on the return trip, landing three days later at Rock Island ; and the people learned that " Old Hickory " was president elect of the United States. It must almost have taken his breath away when the sum of $5 was placed in his hands in payment for a 200-mile run on foot through a hostile Indian country in the dead of winter!

In the spring of 1829 he brought his family from Morgan County (whither they had removed the year before from Greene) to Rock Island and took possession of a vacant Ir.dian wigwam. From that day to the hour of his death J. W. Spencer was a citizen of Rock Island. He witnessed the return of Black Hawk from his hunting expedition, to find his lodges occupied by the "pale-faces;" he heard the angry and reasonable protests of that great chief, against the encroachments upon his natural rights ; he heard his sorrowful argument "Saukie-wigeopsaukie-aukie" repeated many times to no purpose, and he saw the great chief stride away toward the setting sun, where he told his people that the story of the occupancy of their lands by the white men was too true. He saw the chief with his people come again, and in common with other settlers, knew the purpose of their coming; he knew the possibilities of their discontent, and feared that the Indian was bent upon revenge. He noted the first outbreak of their savage insubordination ; saw the culmination of their ferocity as it rose in lurid lights from burning cabins, and disturbed the elements with the screams of butchered women and children. He saw the swift-footed pioneers as they pursued the savage destroyers, and saw the strong arm of the Government as it descended upon the wily Sac and his warriors at Bad Axe, - and he saw peace reign supreme in the Valley of the Mississippi. He saw Rock Island grow from a struggling little cluster of log cabins to a city of thousands of industrious people; and he saw himself start forth in the world a penniless boy, to round up a ripe old age in the possession of a handsome competency, surrounded yet by few that had struggled with him, and by thousands that had known him from their infancy.

In all the struggles of the Rock Island pioneers, Mr. Spencer participated. During the Black Hawk- War, he was one of the organizers of the "Rock River Rangers," in which company he held the rank of First Lieutenant. He was a member of the first Board of Rock Island County Commissioners, and held the office 12 years. He was the first Judge of the Rock Island County Court, and as such performed the first marriage ceremony in the county. He was a delegate to the Illinois State Constitutional Convention in 1847, and in this body he was a conspicuous factor. Though public-spirited, he had no ambition for office-holding, his only experience in that line being confined to a time when his country actuallv needed and demanded his services. In 1841 he, with David B. Sears, Spencer H. White, and Ainsworth & Lynde, merchants at Rock Island, built the first dam erected at Moline, and developed the great water power at that place. At the death of Capt. J. Wilson, the father of his second wife, in 1852, he succeeded to a controlling interest in the Rock Island and Davenport ferry, a most valuable property, a large revenue from which still goes to the familv. Mr. Spencer died as he lived, a conscientious Christian. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and brought his children up to a strict observance of that faith. One of his sons, the Rev. William Anson Spencer, is Presiding Elder of Dixon District, Rock River Conference, Illinois.

The first Mrs. Spencer, nee Miss Louisa Case, died in 1833, leaving one son, John C. Spencer, who died Ian. r6, 1871. In 1834, Judge Spencer married Miss Eliza Wilson, of New Haven, Vt. She was the ac- complished daughter of Capt. John Wilson, deceased, and in her pleasant home at the head of Nineteenth Street, Rock Island, she resides at this writing (October, 1885) dispensing a liberal hospitality at once the joint pleasure of herself and husband, in a way that impresses all who meet her with the fact that she indeed was the worthy companion of a worthy man. Of the six children three only are living: Edward W., Julia S. (Mrs. D. T. Robinson) and the Rev. Wm. Anson Spencer, of the Dixon District. John C. is deceased. Their son Charles H. was accidentally drowned when eighteen years of age in Rock River, and their youngest born, Roswell G., died when about three years of age. Mrs. Spencer is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. A portrait of Judge Spencer appears on page 544. A view of his late residence is shown on page 269.

illiam G. Davis, manager of Charles H. Dibbern's branch hardware and agricultural store at Reynolds, was born in Mo- $ line, this county, Jan. 11, 1854. His father, named also William, was a native of Pennsylvania, and came West in an early day, set- '^ tling in Moline ; but before his emigration he married, in his native State, Miss Mary Elrick, who was also a native of Pennsylvania When the Nation made her first call for troops to defend her flag, Mr. Davis, the senior, enlisted in the 37 th 111. Vol. Inf., General Black commanding, and he served in the army for three years ; then re-enlisted in the 16th 111. Cav., and was soon afterward taken prisoner and was confined for a time in Libby Prison and also in the horrible den at Andersonville, Ga., for five months, where he died. He was in all the engagements in which his regiment participated up to the time ot his capture. The mother of the subject of this sketch is still living, in Moline, at present with one of her sons, Perry H., and is now about 63 years of age.

William G., our subject, was the fourtli in order of birth in a family of six children. He was educated at the Illinois Soldiers' College, at that time located at Fulton, and since July, 1870, he has been connected with Mr. Dibbern, and for some time he has

March 24, 18S0, in Edgington Township, this county, Mr. D. was married to Miss Grace Wait, who was born in that township Oct. 6, i860, the daughter of William and Lucinda (Gray) Wait. There are two children in Mr. Davis' family, viz. : Mary, who was born Dec. 15, 18S0; and Perry, Feb. 20, 1881.

I f\ lbort Wells, deceased, formed) a prominent f, farmer and stock-raiser residing on section 30, Zuma Township, and the owner of nearly 1,000 acres of land, was an early pioneer of this county. He came here in 1830 and participated in the Black Hawk War. His brother, Samuel, was killed by the Indians during an engagement. He finally settled in Zuma Township, locating there as early as 1836. He was a native of the Green Mountain State, having been born there June 15, 18 10.

Mr. Wells remained under the parental roof-tree, receiving the advantages afforded by the common schools of his native country, and assisting in the maintenance of the family until he arrived at the age of majority. On becoming his own man he left home, and was engaged in buying and selling cattle. He afterwards kept a trading-post at Portage, Columbia Co., Wis. In 1838 he settled down to an active business life, and was chiefly occupied in buying cattle and farms, and speculating on them. He was a stirring, active business man all his life long, and died July 16, 1847, leaving a wife, four daughters and a very large circle of friends to mourn his loss.

Mr. Wells formed a matrimonial alliance with Miss Jane M. McNeal June 14, 1S3S. She was a native of Detroit, Mich., where she was born Nov. 3, 1821. The issue of their union were four children, all girls: Eliza was born Dec. 24, 1839; Eunice L. Aug. 8, 1841; Antonett M., Nov. 16, 1843; and Louise Dec. 31, 1847. Eliza A. married John E. Babcock, and they have six children, namely : Ralph, John, George, Louise L., Maud and Drury. Eunice married Frank Merrill, and they had one son, - George S. Mr. Merrill died in the army, holding the office of Orderly Sergeant at the date of his death. Mrs. Merrill was again married, her second husband being James Mills, and they have one daughter, - Jennie. Antonett M. married George W. Henry, and the issue of their union was four children, - three sons and one daughter, namely: George W., Edward, Willie J. and Albert W. Louise J. married Nelson Perry, who died March 24, 1879, and she was again married to John Bryan.

saac Hollister. The late Isaac Hollister was a pioneer of Rock Island County of 1836. He was born Feb. 2, 1796, in Glastonbury, Conn. His parents removed from that place to Granville, Washington Co, N. Y., and he there attained to manhood and learned the trade of a carpenter and joiner.

He was married Nov. 13, 1828, to Martha De- Wolf. She was born June 20, 1801, in Dearfield, Mass. They were residents of Washington County about five years and started for Illinois in 1833. They traveled by the Erie Canal to Buffalo and from there by the lake route to Chicago. A large extent of territory lying south of Chicago was then included in Cook County for municipal purposes, and Mr. Hollister settled on a part now comprised within the limits of Will County. He bought 160 acres of unbroken land of the Government, and built a log house, which his family occupied three years. In 1836 he sold his property and embarked in a prairie schooner for the countv of Rock Island. He made a claim in the timber, on section 17 of town 19, range 2, which is now known as Coe Township. His knowledge of the craft of a carpenter proved available in the projected construction of a rather more aristocratic type of house than common, as he hewed a frame from logs which he cut himself, and the house was enclosed with riven boards. Before his dwelling was finished he met with an accident which deprived him of the use of his right arm for a long time, and he submitted to the necessity and pressure of circumstances, and built a log house. His affliction precluded his laboring, and the demands of necessity forced him to consume the money which he had purposed to apply to the purchase of his land when it came into market, and, on the occurrence of the Government sales, he had only sufficient means to secure 40 acres without aid. He made an arrangement with B. F. Barrett to enter 80 acres of timber and 160 acres of prairie, one-half of which was to be deeded to Mr. Hollister in lieu of his claim. This arrangement secured 160 acres of land to the latter and he continued to live between two and three years in the timber. He then removed his cabin to his prairie claim, and after occupying it a few years he built a good frame house. He afterwards bought 80 acres of land adjoining and was the resident manager of the property until 1854, when he sold the farm for $4,000. He purchased 320 acres of land, which included the west half of section 18 in the same township. A few acres broken and a log house and stable comprised the improvements. He took possession of the property and built a good set of frame buildings, planted an orchard and lived on the place until 1865, when he placed his sons in charge and removed to Port Byron, where he resided until his death. To him and his wife were born four children: William resides in Grundy Co., Iowa; Reuben G. and Edwin H. live on the homestead ; Martha is the wife of James Bell, of Port Byron.

Mrs. Hollister is 84 years of age and gives every evidence of sufficient vitality for prolonging life some years. Both Mr. and Mrs. H. were among the 12 persons who composed the Congregational Church at its organization and of which Mr. H. continued an interested and helpful member until his death, which occurred Oct. 14, r885. He was a highly respected and esteemed citizen, and was followed to his last resting place by many sorrowing friends.

acob Ziegler, deceased, was born in Hohenf sachen, Germany, Jan. 21, 1818, came to America in 1840 and to Rock Island in 1848, where he died June 28, 1884. After coming to the country he made it his first duty to send money to " Faderland " to bring his parents to " glorious America," but they were destined to never see the new country. The ship in

Mr. Ziegler learned the cooper's trade in Rock Island and followed it the rest of his active life. For seven or eight years before his death he manufactured cooperage upon a pretty large scale on his own hook ; prior to that he had been employed by Mr. Zeese as foreman of his extensive cooperage establishment. Mr. Ziegler was an honest, hard-working man, distinguished for his unerring integrity. He began life without a dollar, lived well, reared and educated a large family of children and left his widow a handsome competency.

He was united in marriage at Edgington, 111., April 29, 1847, to Miss Caroline Heinzel, and of the six children born to them four are dead, - George A., Rosa, Sadie and Jacob. The living are Mrs. Caroline Mellinger and Emile, a brief sketch of whose life may be found upon another page of this book. Mr. Ziegler was independent in politics, liberal in religious views and an honored member of the A. O. U. W.

eorge H. Edwards, a prominent citizen of ,JgaK Moline, is a son of William and Huldah %t9,^P""K (Bangs) Edwards, was born in Windham ' vf' Co., Vt, June 13, 1829, and came to Illinois with his father in 1S34 and to this county in the spring of r835 (see sketch of William Edwards), and is consequently one of the pioneers of Rock Island County. He received his education in the common schools of this county, and his boyhood days were spent on the farm assisting his father. After he attained the age of manhood, he went to Galena to learn the painter's trade, and while he resided there his father died. He then returned home, and, with his brother Herbert, carried op. the farm, though he had previously clerked a year in the store of Charles Atkinson, at Moline. After the death of his father and the estate was settled, in partnership with his brother Herbert, he rented the farm, which they carried on until 1855. The years 1855 and 1856 he spent east and north of Minneapolis. However, a portion of 1856 he was engaged in a bakery at Moline.

Maria M. Waterman, the daughter of John and Emeline (Shepard) Waterman. They were residents of this county. Mr. Waterman was a native of New York, his wife of Connecticut, and they came here in 1846. Mrs. Edwards was born in Nunda, Allegany Co., N. Y., June 14, 1836. As the fruits of their union, Mr. and Mrs. Edwards had born to them one son, Milton F., now residing on his farm in Andover Township, Henry Co., 111. He married Mary Harper, of Western Township, Henry County. They also have one son, - Milton F., Jr. Milton F. was educated in the schools of Rock Island and Henry Counties and completed his education at Davenport.

After his marriage, George H. carried on the old farm about seven or eight years, then purchased a farm in Western Township, Henry County, resided there seven years and returned to Moline. The four brothers laid out what is known as " Edwards' First and Second Additions " to the city of Moline. His brothers and mother also laid out an addition. Since about 1875 Mr. Edwards has had no active business except that his time has been employed in attending to his estate.

In his political views, he was first identified with the Whig party, and on the formation of the Republican party he became a stanch supporter of its principles, and during the war he was a strong Union man. Mr. and Mrs. Edwards are both members of the Congregational Church. Mr. E. has been successful in the business enterprises of life, and has accumulated a handsome competency. He is liberal and public-spirited, and enterprises having in view the welfare of his city or county always find in him an active supporter.

As an honored and respected pioneer and successful business man of Rock Island County, the publishers take pleasure in presenting the portrait of Mr. Edwards in connection with this sketch.

James Cozad, physician and surgeon at |M|liL Reynolds, Edgington Township and Su- (SfV- pervisor of the same, was born in Mercer, j* Mercer Co., Pa., July 9, 1836. His father, Jacob, was also a native of that county, where he was born in 181 1, and his father, Elihu, was born in New Jersey, Dec. 20, 1771. Job Cozad, father of Elihu, was a native of Scotland, from which country he emigrated to the United States and settled in New Jersey just prior to the Revolutionary War. He was a farmer by occupation, and located in a Scotch-Irish Presbyterian settlement that had come to the United States early in its history. The father of Job was the originator of the Cozad family in America and died in New Jersey. Some of the family made settlements in Mercer County, Pa., in the year 1800, and their family have since resided in that county, extensively engaged in agricultural pursuits and trading, and were manufacturers of iron.

The father of the subject of this notice, Jacob Cozad, was married in his native county, to Catherine Shafer (formerly spelled " Shaver "). She was born and reared in that county, her father being a "boot and shoe manufacturer. Her mother died there Aug. 10, 1 84 1, when Mrs. Cozad was but five years of age, being the oldest in order of birth of a family of three children, one of whom, Louis, dying in infancy, and her remaining sister is now the wife of J. E. Thompson, who is now residing in Cowlitz County, Washington Territory. After the death of his mother, James' father was again married, and he (James) resided with friends in his native county, assisting on the farm and attending school at New Wilmington, Mercer Co., Pa.

Dr. James Cozad, subject of this notice, resided with friends as stated until he attained the age of ten years, when he returned to his father's home and soon afterward went with him to Lee County, Iowa, in 1846, settling near Fort Madison on a farm. He continued to reside with his father until the death of the latter, which occurred at that place Aug. 25, 1850. After his father's death Dr. Cozad came to Whiteside County, this State, where he resided for a short time with an uncle. He then went to Garden Plain Township, that county, and while there thoroughly prepared himself for the occupation of a teacher, which he followed in that county for about four years. During the meantime he studied medicine under the instruction of Dr. B. Cottle, of Albany, and Dr. Benton, of Fulton. At the breaking out of the late Civil War Dr. Cozad enlisted, at Fulton, in Co. F, 93d 111. Vol. Inf., and was most of the time during his term of service in the 17th Army Corps under Gen. Logan. Soon after enlisting he was appointed Hospital Steward of the regiment and was Acting Assistant Surgeon for some time, and during the summer of 1864 he was Acting Surgeon.

While in the service he participated in the battles of Jackson, Miss., May 14, 1S63; Champion Hills, Miss., May 16, 1863 ; siege of Vicksburg, 1863 ; Missionary Ridge, Nov. 1, 1863 ; and also the memorable battle of Altoona Pass, Oct. 5, 1864. He was also with Gen. Sherman in his famous march from Atlanta to the sea, participating in the siege of Savannah, Ga. He then accompanied Gen. Sherman in his march through the Carolinas and took part in the battle of Bentonville, and then continued with Gen. Sherman in his march to Washington and witnessed the grand review. Dr. Cozad was mustered out of service at Louisville, Ky., and received his final discharge July 5, 1865, at Chicago.

On receiving his discharge Dr. Cozad came to Andalusia, where he erected a $6,000 residence, which he sold in the summer of 1885, and now has conconstructed another, which has cost $4,000. A view of this handsome residence appears on another page. He is the proprietor of 330 acres of land in Edgington Township, which is all in an advanced state of cultivation. Upon going to Andalusia he began his his practice and continued at that place until December, 1883, when he came to Reynolds.

Dr. Cozad was' united in marriage Dec. 11, 1867, at Fulton, 111., with Miss Martha, daughter of David Mitchell, the first Treasurer of Whiteside County. He was born Oct. 7, 1804, in Scioto County, Ohio. He is a son of the Hon David Mitchell, who represented Scioto County in the State Legislature for a number of years. Mrs. Cozad was born in Garden Plain, Whiteside County, this State, Oct. 21, 1844, and was reared at home and educated in the common schools at Fulton. Her father died Dec. 27, 1850, and her mother Jan. 28, 1861. She has borne to Dr. Cozad five children; Clara I., born Dec. 15, 1868; James M., Jan. 24, 187 1; Lettitia G., Nov. 25, 1872; Louis E., Nov. 8, 1876; and Ruth, born May 26, 1882. Mrs. Cozad is an active member of of the Presbyterian Church, her father having been an Elder in that denomination at Albany for some years.

Politically, Dr. Cozad votes with the Republican party. He was Supervisor of Andalusia Township for two years, and is at present the Supervisor of Edgington Township. He is a member of the Illinois and Iowa District Medical Association, of which he has been Vice-President, and also of the Illinois State Medical Society and of the American Medica

Association. Socially, he is a member of Andalusia Blue Lodge, No. 516, A. F. & A. M., of which he was Master for some time. He is also a member of Barrett Chapter, at the city of Rock Island.

. J y f K oseph J. Johnson, a leading citizen and enj. \SM1. ,T terprising business man at Cordova, was i>.'' born in Lambertsville, Mercer Co., N. J., Feb. 28, 1 841. When he was 12 years old he found himself in possession of the privilege of self-maintenance, and he set out to test his ability to do so creditably and well. He went first to Decorah, Iowa, and while there he was variously engaged until he obtained a position in a drug-store. He remained there until 1858, when he came to Cordova and entered into an apprenticeship to acquire a knowledge of the trade of a brick and plaster mason. He served three years, but that was his last intimacy with the business, as he never worked at it afterward.

In the fall of 1861 he enlisted in the military service of his country, enrolling in Co. A, gth 111. Regt. Cav. The regiment was assigned to the Western Army, and was involved in the campaigns in Missouri and Arkansas two years. At the end of that time Mr. Johnson was discharged on account of disability, and he returned to Cordova. He engaged in clerking in the general merchandising store of J. Q. Wynkoop, and remained in his employ until 1864. In the fall of that year he again enlisted, but was not attached to any command, serving all the time on detached duty. He was sent at first to Chattanooga, and later to Annapolis, Md. In the winter following his company was attached to the 15th Conn. Regt. Vol., at Newbern, N. C. On the 8th day of March, 1865, he was taken prisoner near Goldsboro, N. C, and was sent to Libby Prison at Richmond, arriving there a few days before the fall of that city. He was released on parole, and returned to his home. He was discharged at Springfield after the close of the war. On returning to Cordova, he became interested in the livery business, in which he was engaged one year. On leaving it he embarked in trade in general merchandise, in which he was occupied until 1870. He then sold out, and in company with C. G. Case, he engaged as a contractor on the Nickel-Plate Railroad (then known as the Continental Railway), to build 300 miles of the track between Tiffin, Ohio, and Chicago, with headquarters at Fort Wayne, Ind. During the panic of 1873 the railroad company failed, and Mr. Johnson lost his entire investment. He returned to Cordova, and entered anew upon the struggle with life. Soon afterward he again engaged in mercantile pursuits, and was occupied in that calling until 1S85. In January of that year he sold out. While he was engaged in his commercial enterprise he had become interested in the manufacture and sale of lime^and since his disposal of his stock of merchandise and relations in that line, he has devoted his time wholly to the lime trade.

Mr. Johnson was married Feb. 4, 1866, to Sarah Cool. She was born in Cordova Township, Rock Island County, and is the daughter of Jared L. and Margaret (Smith) Cool, pioneers of Rock Island County. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson have three children - Louie J., Jere L. and Harry.

Mr. Johnson is a member of the Order of Masonry and belongs to Everts Commandery at Rock Island. He also belongs to Freeport Consistory of the Valley of Freeport, and to the Orders of M. W. A. and A. O. U. W. Politically, he has always been a Republican.

j,on. Lucian Adams, of Rock Island, was first elected Judge of the Rock Island County Court in the fall of 1877, for a term of five years, and in 1882 re-elected for the fouryears term. The Judge is a native of Juniata County, Pa., where he was born Jan. 7, 1843. His father, Jacob Adams, now deceased, was a farmer, but instead of bringing his son up to that somewhat laborious vocation, allowed him to pursue the bent of his own inclinations. This led him in the pursuit of knowledge with a view to a profession. He received a thorough primary education at the common and preparatory schools and entered Jefferson College, Canonsburg, Pa., purposing to fit him- self for the study of medicine. He graduated as Bachelor of Arts in 1862, and finding his environments differing in some way from what he had anticipated, he abandoned the ideaof becoming a disciple of Esculapius, and in 1865 became a student in a law office at Mifflintown, in his native county. In 1867 he entered the Albany Law School and remained there two terms, and in the spring of 1868 was admitted to the Bar. Wooster, Ohio, was the scene of his first struggles as a practitioner of his chosen profession, and he varied the tedium incident to a "new beginner" by conducting the editorial columns of a hebdomadal newspaper. In 1869 he landed at Rock Island, where he immediately hung out his shingle as Attorney and Counselor at Law. At the end of his first year here he formed a business arrangement with the legal firm of Osborn & Curtis, and officed with them for four years. Afterwards he had an office of his own until called to the Bench. His elevation to the Judgeship attests first, his merit as a lawyer, and second, being an elective office, his standing in the community.

He was elected as a Republican, but in his second candidacy the Democrats as a party offered no opposition to him. Mrs. Adams, nee Miss Susan G. Woodward, is a daughter of William E. Woodward, Esq., and a native of Ohio. They were married at Rock Island, June 5, 1878, and have four children, - Lucian, Catharine, William W. and Robt. M. Adams.

' red Shaw, of the firm of Shaw & Mc- Burney, merchants at Moline, was born in Bristol, England, March 4, 1839, his parents being Thomas S. and Sarah (Milnes) Shaw. Fred, whose name heads this sketch, entered the bonds of matrimony in May, 1870, at Galena, 111., with Elizabeth Burton, and they have had two children - Walter R., born in May, 187 1, and Fred, born in December, 1873.

The track of the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad runs in front of the house, and in February, 1883, while crossing the track, young Fred was struck and killed by the cars, his grief-stricken parents being suddenly summoned to learn that their bright and