Rock Island County, Illinois - The whole text, 1885 (part 15 of 24)

Fred Shaw attended school at Bristol, England, until 1848, when he came to Rock Island, 111., thence to Geneseo, 111., then going to Wisconsin for a brief period, but finally settled in Moline in 1866, and went into the general store of his brother James, remaining there until 1882, when he formed a partnership, in the same line of business, with A. R. McBurney ; under the firm name of Shaw & Mc- Burney, and they do a prosperous business. Mrs. Shaw is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church In politics Mr. Shaw is a Democrat.

ames Taylor, one of the prosperous farmers of Rock Island County, and who has accumulated abundantly of this world's -t goods, is now residing in retirement from the 1L active labors of life on section 12, Edgingtpn

\ Township. A view of his residence is given in the Album. His postoffice address is Taylor Ridge, which village received its name in his honor. He was born in Forres, Scotland, Nov. 6, 1814.

The father of Mr. Taylor of this notice, John Taylor, was a tailor by occupation, and a native of Forres, Scotland. He was married in that country to Jessie Roy, a direct lineal descendant of the famous Robert Roy, of Scotland. He emigrated to the United States in 1852, and in 1859 returned to England, where five years later, in 1864, he died. The mother of the subject of this notice died in her native country many years previous to the demise of her husband.

James Taylor, subject of this biographical notice, was born in Forres, Scotland, Nov. 6, 1814, and emigrated to the land of possibilities on attaining the age of 21 years. He is the eldest of a family of ten children, and the only survivor. He was educated in his native country, and on attaining a suitable age engaged to learn the trade of his father. After arriving in Canada he followed his trade in Quebec for two years. In 1S38 he left Canada and went to Hamilton Co., Ohio, where he continued to follow his trade for four years. In 1842, realizing that to better his condition in a financial point of view the West with all its facilities was a better field for operation than the crowded East, he came to Rock Island city, this county, arriving here on the national holiday, July 4, 1842. His journey was made all the way by team and wagon, in company with his his younger brother, William, who died here in the fall of the year in which they arrived.

Two years after his arrival at Rock Island city, in 1844, he went to Edgington Township, and procured 160 acres of new land, which was in its original condition, and which is to-day his present homestead. He at once entered energetically and vigorously upon the clearing of his land, determined to make it an abiding place for himself and family for all time to come. At the time that he located upon his homestead there were no settlements for miles around, and the coyotes, wolves and Indians were his only neighbors. Having a firm faith in the future development of the country, he stuck to it, and his accumulations are the evidences of the reliability of his good judgment. He has by energetic effort and economy, coupled with the active co-operation of his helpmate, increased his acreage to nearly 1,300 acres of valable land, and has given a goodly portion of it to his children, and has now 640 acres, all but 80 of which is located on section r2, Edgington Township. He has a splendid residence, with good barn and substantial outbuildings, of which we present a view on

Mr. Taylor was first united in marriage in the land of his nativity, May 7, 1S36, to Miss Elsie Malcolm. She was a native of Scotland, and was born in that country June 19, 1816. The issue of their union was two children, one of whom is yet living in Hardin Co., Iowa, is married and named Ann Fry. The wife and mother died in Hamilton Co , Ohio, Sept. 23, 1839, and Mr. Taylor was again united in marriage Sept. 20, 1840, in Hamilton Co., Ohio, to Miss Rachel Van Camp. She was the accomplished daughter of Tunis Van Camp, and was born in Somerset Co., N. J., March 13, 18 1 7. She was reared and educated in that State, and came to Ohio when about ten years of age. The issue of their union is ten children, all of whom were married. Their names are as follows : James, Samuel, John, Louisa, Nettie (deceased), William, Flora, Mattie and Catherine.

Presbyterian Church at Edgington. He has been a prominent citizen of this county, and is classed among the pioneer settlers of the same, coming here as he did in 1842. He has held the office of Assessor for 17 years, 15 of the same being consecutively; Supervisor six years, and Chairman of the Board four years, and was the first Postmaster, appointed by President James K. Polk in 1847, holding his position until 1862, at what was then called Pleasant Ridge, the same being his residence. Mr. Taylor has also been President of the Old Settlers' Association, and has held many of the minor offices of his township. Politically, he is identified with the Democratic party.

Keene Crockett, who is a prominent jall^y^We, farmer of section 28, Coal Valley Town- |^p ship, residing on Longview stock farm, is |^ a son of AVilliam and Eliza (Ware) Crockett. His parents were natives of Kentucky, where his mother died in the year 1858. His father came to this county in 1868, settling in the city of Rock Island. In 18S2 he removed to Waukegan, 111 , where he now resides. In his family were four children, - Tee, Fanny, Phil and W. Keene.

The latter was born in Bourbon Co., Ky., Feb. 10, 1855, but his education was received in the common and high schools of Rock Island, and in the business college at Davenport, Iowa. He afterward entered the employment of Field & Bros., in Rock Island, as clerk in their wholesale notion house, which position he sustained two years, and then went to Coal Valley, where he remained with his father on the farm one year. He then rented a farm in Rural Township with his brother two years. In 1874 he went to Missouri, where he was engaged in training horses and in farming for five years. He finally returned to Coal Valley Township, which has since been his home.

He was united in marriage in Missouri, Oct. 11, 1881, with Emma Glenn, daughter of George W. and Susan Glenn. She was born in Springfield, 111., April 11, 1864. The children of Mr. and Mrs. Crockett are Clara W. and Phil T.

Mr. Crockett is a believer in and a supporter of the principles advocated by the Democratic party. Mrs. Crockett is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

Mr. Crockett is extensively engaged in the raising of fine stock. He has the finest herd of Short-horn cattle in the countv, and is also a breeder of trotting and road horses. Mr. Crockett's father is the proprietor of the "Blue Grass " Stud Stables of Waukegan. Among the fine horses that might be mentioned are " Crockett's McGregor," " Star Hambletonian," " Richmont," "Rockmont" and "Hambletonian Chief."

saac Cool, a farmer of Cordova Township, and a pioneer of Rock Island County of 1838, was born Feb. 15, 1822, near Princeton, Huntingdon Co., N. J., and he is the youngest son of Wm. and Elizabeth (Larison) Cool. His parents were both natives of the same State and were of German extraction.

The father died when the son was but little more than an infant and left the mother with five children - four boys and a girl. She kept her little flock together in New Jersey until 1837, when her second son, Jonathan, came to Rock Island County, 111., and located a claim in what is now Cordova Township. The land was situated on section 31.

He built a small house and in the summer of the next year the family joined him there. Mrs. Cool, the mother, started with her four children in April, 1838, for the far West as it was then known, and he traveled the entire distance from New Jersey to the western border of Illinois in wagons drawn by horses, bringing with them their household goods and maintaining the routine of their domestic establishment on the way. They spent eight weeks on the journey, landing here about July 16. The little house built by the brother for their accommodation was a very welcome retreat after the tedious journey, and it was occupied in content by the reunited family. The brothers bought a claim on section 23 in the same town where Jonathan had settled, and as soon as the land was placed in the market they bought it with money they borrowed through an agent, to whom they paid 5 per cent, for his services, and they also paid 50 per cent, for the use of the money for one year. While they were improving their land they resided in the village of Cordova, and they remained there until 1843. They then built a hewed-log house on the farm which they occupied until 1853. In that year they bought the northwest quarter of section 32 and took possession of it immediately. The whole family lived there until i86r.

Isaac was then married and moved to Cordova, where he lived 18 months. In the meantime the brothers bought the south half of section 32, and in 1863 Isaac took possession of the soutliwestern quarter, on which a small house had been built, into which they moved, and it was their home until 18S2. Mr. Cool then built the commodious frame house now occupied by his family.

Mr. Cool was joined in marriage Aug. 15, 1861, to Nancy J., daughter of George and Amanda (Burns) Hatcher. They have three children - Amanda E., Eleanor L. and Anna G. Mrs. Cool was born in Prestonburg, Floyd Co., Ky., June 19, 1832. In rSs7 she went with her parents to Winona, Minn., and after a stay of a few weeks they came thence to Cordova where the father and mother both died. They had 11 children, seven sons and four daughters. All are deceased except two sons and two daughters.

Mr. Cool is a member of Cordova Lodge, No. 543, A. F. & A. M., and is also a Knight Templar, and has officiated as Worshipful Master of the former body for eight years. He has been earnestly interested in educational matters and has served in the various school offices. He has acted as one of the Trustees of the public library at Cordova. He is a Democrat, and cast his first vote for James K. Polk.

P. Tindall, conducting a livery and feed S>S§9 stable on Third Avenue, Rock Island, tJB^ti was born in Rock Island County in 1848. t'f^\ He remained under the parental roof-tree until he attained the age of 31 years, in the meantime assisting his father in the maintenance of his family, alternating his labors on the farm with attendance at the schools in the acqui- sition of an English education. In 1879 he emigrated to Colorado, and there engaged in the mining business, which he followed for six months, then returning to his native county. On his return home, he began in the livery business, in which he is at present interested, and is doing a good and constantly increasing business. He deals quite largely in the buying and selling of horses.

Politically, Mr. Tindall is identified with the principles advocated by the Republican party, and socially belongs to the Knighls of Pythias. He is one of the leading men, as well as honest, energetic, representative citizens of the county.

ev. Henry D. Cline, deceased, formerly a , resident of Buffalo Prairie Township, this ''Afc&) county, was born in Westmoreland County, ftf\ Pa., Jan. 21, 1824, and was a son of Henry and Sarah Cline. When he was quite young his father died and his mother married again, and he lived with his step- father's brother, where he learned the blacksmith's trade, which he followed in Westmoreland and in Hollidaysburg, Blair Co., his native State.

When Rev. Cline was 23 years of age he went to Granville, Ohio, and entered the college at that place and followed the curriculum of that institution for two years. Previous to this, when in his 19th year, he had joined the Methodist Episcopal Church, and was Class-Leader in that denomination for a time, but he changed his views and became an adherent of the faith of the Baptist Church, and preached in that denomination before going to Ohio. After leaving college Rev. Cline taught school in Licking County, Ohio, and in 1850 came to Illinois and located in Buffal oPrairie Township, this county, where he resided on John Edgington's place four years. He then purchased land on section 36, on which he settled and entered vigorously and energetically on its cultivation and improvement. He was ordained Pastor of Sugar Grove Church in 185 2, and was Pastor of the same until, on account of disease in his throat, he was obliged to resign. Subsequently, he has preached at intervals in various places.

In 1862, soon afier the breaking out of the late Civil War, and the President had called for brave hearts and strong arms to defend the Union, Rev. Cline raised a company of 101 men, which was designated Co. B and attached to the 126th 111. Vol. Inf., and of which he was elected Captain.

Rev. Cline was united in marriage Aug. 25, 1S49, with Emily C. Coffman. She was born in Fairfield, Ohio, April 15, 1827, and is the daughter of Daniel and Sarah (Caldwell) Coffman. Her father was a native of Virginia and her mother of Pennsylvania. They settled in Ohio, and were among the first settlers in Fairfield and Licking Counties, that State.

Rev. Cline died near Haines Bluff, Miss., June 21, 1863, leaving a wife and seven children. Albert E. was born June 5, 1850, and lives in Gage County, Neb. ; Edmund T. was born Aug. 30, 1853, and died on the old homestead June 7, 1S85; Orlando C, born Oct. 13,1858, manages the homestead; Daniel E., born June 3, 1857, resides in Denver, Colo.; Silas B., born May 10, 1859, is a resident of Boone, Boone Co., Iowa; William H., born May 7, 1861, is a resident of Mercer County, III. ; and Rose, born April 23, 1863, is a teacher in the public schools of Jewell City, Kansas.

Mrs. Cline was again married July 5, 1868, to Thomas C. Lewis, a native of Pittsburg, Pa. He is at present a leading salesman of the Diebold Safe & Lock Co., of Chicago. Two children have been born of their union, namely : Cora M., born June 5, 1 869 ; and Bertha S., born July 29, 1872.

' j. fjifohn Wixon, of the firm of Wixon & Peal, ;' j'f^l'i - proprietors ol the oldes! established livery ' "' and feed stable in Moline. This stable %<Z was °Pened UP m 1S55, rebuilt in TS57, and %F purchased by John Wixon in 1875. The presy ent firm was organized in 1883, and is composed of John Wixon and Oscar Peal. The lastnamed gentleman is the proprietor of "Peal's Hotel." Mr. Wixon, the subject of this biographical notice, was born in Niagara Co., N. Y., Nov. 6, 1832, and is the son of Levi and Nancy (Baker) Wixon. His parents were born in Oneida Co.,N.Y. When three years of age John accompanied his parents to Oakland Co., Mich. They subsequently moved to Wayne County, and came to Illinois in 1852; spent a short time in Fulton, and then removed to DeKalb County. John was engaged in farming in the latter county, and in 1S57 drove a team across the plains. He returned to Fulton, and was employed on the Mississippi River as pilot till 1863; he then came to Moline, and has since made this city his home. In 1S65 he bought into the liver)' business, which he has carried on continually since. The existing partnership with Mr. Oscar Peal was formed in 1S83.

Mr. Wixon was united in marriage, at Galena, 111., June 22, 1859, to Miss Eliza Palmer. They have had seven children, four girls and three boys, three of whom only survive: Ida, the eldest, died, aged three and a half years; Ada died aged a year and a half; William was born June 27, 1865 ; Emma, Sept. 5, 1867; John died in infancy; Birdie also died in infancy, and John was born Aug. 12, 1875. Mr. Wixon is a Republican of the most pronounced type, while on the subject of religion he entertains liberal views.

\ illiarn M. Twigg, physician, residing at Illinois City, is a native of Ohio, where, in - Delaware County, he was born, Nov. 10, 1835. He passed the early part of his life, until he attained the age of 14 years, in Granville, Licking Co., Ohio. He then went on his father's farm, where he remained two years, and in 1S51 removed to Louisa Co., Iowa, and devoted his attention to the cultivation of the soil, until he attained the age of 21 years.

On attaining the age of majority Dr. Twigg entered the office of J. B. Latta, at Grand View, Louisa County, and studied medicine under his instruction for two years. He then attended medical lectures in Keokuk, Iowa, and soon thereafter began the practice of his profession at Oakland, Louisa Co., Iowa, but shortly afterward the war for the union broke out, and Dr. Twigg enlisted as a private in Co. C, isl Iowa Vol. Inf., and served in the Hospital Department for three months, at which time his term of enlistment expired. He was afterward commissioned, at the organization of the nth Iowa Inf., as

2d Lieutenant. He took part in the battle of Wilson's Creek, and first and second battles of Corinth, besides many skirmishes, and served until January, 1863, then resigned on account of ill health, and returned to Fairport, Muscatine Co., Iowa, and resumed the practice of his profession. He followed his practice at the latter place for three years, and in July, 1866, came to Illinois City, this county, where he has continued the practice of his profession ever since. By strict attention to business, carefully diagnosing his diseases, and treating them to the very best of his ability, without regard to remuneration, he has built up a fine practice throughout this section of the county.

Dr. Twigg formed a matrimonial alliance in Jefferson City, Mo., Jan. 27, 1863, with Miss Anna I. Eckler. She was the accomplished daughter of Charles F. and Kate Eckler. Mrs. Twigg was born in St. Louis, Mo., Sept. 23, 1842. She was the eldest of a family of seven children, four girls and three boys. Mr. and Mrs. Twigg have had born of their union three children, only one of whom survives - Louie, born April n, 1868. The deceased are Georgia and Charles.

Politically, Dr. Twigg is a believer in the tenets of the Republican party. Religiously, he and his wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and socially, the Doctor is a member of the I. O. O. F., and of the G. A. R., belonging to the W. J. Wiley Post, No. 377, of which he is Commander.

r'y- i©?!; erbert E. Casteel, of the mercantile firm of - ^|>V|; Denlinger & Casteel at Port Byron, was born Spp*"* March 15, i860, at Davenport, Iowa, and is the only son of Appleton anu Elizabeth

(Gardner) Casteel. He came to Port Byron when he was 1 3 years of age, and two years later, in 1875, he entered the employ of the Port Byron Lumber Company as book-keeper. He discharged the duties of that position two and a half years, and in 1878 engaged in the same capacity with Taylor Williams at Rapids City, where he was employed the same length of time. On the termin- ation of his engagement with Mr. Williams he went to Atlantic City, Iowa, and spent a year there in the drag business, after which he returned to Port Byron, and became associated with John Schaffer in the sale of dry goods. Their relations were in existence one year, and on the dissolution of their business connections he entered the employ of the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad Company, and was appointed Assistant Superintendent of their coal mines at Perry, Green Co., Iowa. In 18S4, in company with M. B. Denlinger, he fou.ided the business in which they are still engaged.

-Dfarker N. Tubbs. The late Parker N. Tubbs, of Hampton Township, was born in JjliSII-^ Sussex Co., Del., March 10, 1816. His (;Pq parents were Kendall and Margaret (Calhoun) A Tubbs, natives of Delaware. Mr. Tubbs, of this notice, came to Hampton Township in April, 1S53, and located on section 1, where he purchased 40 acres of land, and on which he resided until the date of his death, Feb. 17, 1885. At the age of 18 years Mr. Tubbs engaged as a sailor on the ocean, which vocation he followed, more or less, for a period of 12 years.

He was united in marriage to Miss Hester Turner, March 28, 1839. She was a native of Delaware, in which State she was born. The issue of their union was ten children. Mrs. Tubbs has continued to manage the farm since the death of her husband, and rents her coal mine. She is a lady calculated to make her own way in the world. She grapples with her new duties and responsibilities with commendable business judgment and tact. She is a prominent and active member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and also is always interested in every undertaking looking toward the welfare of the community.

There have been a large family of children born to Mr. ahd Mrs. Tubbs, some of whom arose to a prominent place in society, and were highly esteemed as citizens of their locality. A sad family record is theirs, however, for they were called upon to follow all but one to the cemetery. To add to the affliction of the mother and wife, she was called to mourn the loss of her husband, Jan. 5, 1883. The following is a family record, giving the names and dates of birth of each of their ten children: Ann Maria, born May ro, 1S42 ; Hester Jane, June 17, 1844; Mary lv, Oct. 4, 1S46 ; Theodore P., Aug. 17, 1848; Caroline V., Aug. ro, 1850; Clara E., Jan. 28, 1852; George W.; Dec. 17, 1854; Rosa E., July ri, 1856; Charles H., Nov. 13, r86o, and an infant son, Feb. 22, 1862. All of the above are deceased except Rosa E. Clara E. became the wife of John Jones, their marriage occurring in 1872. She became the mother of two children, - Albert W., born Sept. r, 1874, and Maggie J., Jan. r8, 1877. Mrs. Jones died April 14. 1884. Charles H. was married to Miss Dora E. Holmes, of Davenport, Iowa, June 17, 1878. One child, George P., was born to them Sept. 27, 1SS0.

Mr. Tubbs politically was a prominent Democrat, but never an office-seeker. He was a worthy citizen, and enjoyed the respect and esteem of his many friends and acquaintances, and we feel confident that his portrait will be an acceptable feature of the Album of Rock Island County. It is accordingly given, accompanying this sketch, as is also that of his wife, Mrs. Hester Tubbs, who is an estimable lady.

illiam Evans, General Superintendent of the iron department of the Moline Plow Company since 1875, and an employe of |!a^5> the company for 20 years - 1 9 years a foreman and superintendent. The subject of this sketch was born in England, in Chester County, March 24, 1838, and is the son of William and Mary Evans. He served a regular apprenticeship at the machinist and boilermaker's trade in his native country. He emigrated to America in 1855, spent a few weeks in Philadelphia, working at his trade, and then came to Moline. He began work with Deere & Co., plow manufacturers, and continued with them till r865, when he left home to engage with the Moline Plow Company. In 1866 he was made foreman in his department, which position he theld till 1875, when he was promoted to the position he now holds, that of superintendent of the iron department. Mr. Evans' long service in the responsible relations he has held with this company in their extensive works, bears indisputable testimony to his perfect knowledge of his business, his entire capability and fidelity to the duties devolving upon him. Mr. Evans was married June 1, 1858, to Mrs. Jane Venis, daughter of Robert Cowley. Mrs. Evans was born on the Isle of Man, and died at the birth of her first child, a son ; the child died also. Mr. I Evans was married again, Jan. 25, i860, to Miss (j Anna C, daughter of John Anderson. Mrs. Evans ^ was born in Sweden, Jan. 30, 1845. They have had eight children, six of whom are living, namely : George E., born Nov. 17, 1861 ; Clara J., March 2, 1865 ; Lillian M., Feb. 29, 1868; Bessie A., July 10, 1870; Willard F., Dec. 30, 1874; Mamie C, Aug. 8, 1878, and Bernice R., born Now. 12, 1883.

t^harles Fiebig, safe-lock expert of Rock jjj Island, was born and brought up in the (flU/' v c^y of Neustadt, province of Holstein Ger- $fe many. He was a locksmith by trade, and it W was this fact that led him to the study of safe l| and burglar-proof locks as a specialty, after arriving in America.

Mr. Fiebig is the eldest son of P. F. and Anna Fiebig, and was born July 18, 1847. His father, whom he has visited since coming to this country, is a wealthy lime and cement manufacturer in Germany, and has frequently tried to induce Charles to re- .( turn to Neustadt and make his home ; but he says, having been acquainted with the ways of America, he could never endure to live again in Europe. He came over in 1865, and for the four years following t worked in a machine-shop in Davenport, Iowa, go- 11 ing thence to Cincinnati, where he worked two years C^ -or Hall's Safe and Lock Company. In 1872 he came to Rock Island, and after clerking about three years in the hardware house of A. Steele began his present business. His shop, where he manufactures and repairs locks, burglar alarms, electric bells, etc., is located on Third Avenue near 17th Street. But this department is but an incident to his chief business, which is that of safe and burglar-proof lock expert, in which he is employed by the largest safe and lock companies in the United States.

Since his residence in this city, he has been engaged in no less than 500 different safe openings, and has yet to meet with a combination that would not yield to his efforts to secure his successful solution. His work consists largely in opening safes when the combination has been lost and the owners are unable to gain an entrance. In some cases criminal work has been performed such as the absconding of the clerk in charge, and the parties have telegraphed for an expert to open the safe for inspection. The most notable cases in which he has figured are given below. The safe of the Burlington mills refused to open after the drowning of the cashier, and the Rock Island expert was sent for and soon discovered the correct combination.

The clerk of the steamer Helen Mara few years since absconded, and the officers remaining failed to know the combination. Fiebig was called on and solved the combination.

Another peculiar incident is that related of a safe in the office of J. N. Lowry, at Carbon Cliff. The safe remained in that office 13 years, and nobody seemed to be aware of its owner, as the office had several times changed hands, but no history of the safe was ever transmitted. Finally the safe expert was called on, and the safe was opened and the owner discovered. The latter, it was proved, had died suddenly, which accounted for the mystery surrounding it.

The safe of Thompson & Riley, of Davenport, Iowa, remained unopened for three years, as the former partner had died without giving the combination, and the new proprietors were unable to master it. August Tilmain, of Milan, had a safe which came in possesion of the sheriff, and he refused to open it. Fiebig was equal to the emergency, and soon had the contents exposed to view. N. Dimock, of Lone Tree, Iowa, on recovery from a disease failed to remember the combination. He was obliged to employ an expert to have it opened. The clerk of

Another case which was of peculiar interest was during a trial at the Circuit Court at Marengo, Iowa. A certain party had left some money for safe keeping at a store, and during the night the safe was robbed and the clerk quite badly used up. The clerk was arrested on suspicion, and the line of the defense was to prove that the safe had been opened by " cracksmen," as it was not injured in the least by the robbers. Fiebig appeared as an expert witness for the defense, and the safe was placed in the courtroom for the witness to operate upon. He opened the lock in a few minutes and the accused was discharged, as the testimony was convincing as to the theory of the defense.

Mr. Fiebig is identified with the A. O. U. W. and the M. W. of A. His wife, to whom he was married Sept. 7, 1874, was Miss Mary A. Otto, a native of Wisconsin. Their children are Emma, Carl, Richard and Frank.

illiam McCqnnell, a farmer of Coe Township, resident on section 24, came to the county in 1852. He had previously enfy tered a farm on the same section, and at the time he removed his family here he bought ' a portion of land on section 27, on which there had been a log-cabin of the pioneer pattern built, of which they took possession in the fall of 1852. Later, the head of the family built a frame house on section 24, in which they have resided since its completion.

He was born March 23, 1809, in Elizabeth Township, Allegheny Co., Pa., and is the son of Joseph and Sarah (Jobs) McConnell. Her paternal grandfather was of Scotch descent, and was one of the pioneers of the county in the Keystone State in which the subject of this sketch was born. He was the owner of a large estate, which he cleared from the timber, and which became the property of his descendants.

business of a farmer. He worked on the home-farm until he was 18 years of age, when he was apprenticed to acquire the trade of a blacksmith. He was engaged in that business a little more than three years, and then, on account of impaired health, he resolved to devote his time to agricultural pursuits.

He was married March 17, 1842, to Sidney L. Lorimer. She was born Sept. 14, 1818, in Allegany Co., Pa. Soon after their marriage they went to Westmoreland County and engaged in farming, and remained there until they removed to Illinois.

The children of the family are six in number, and they are named Sarah C, Martha L., John S., Joseph H., James I. and Wm. G. The parents are members of the Presbyterian Church.

When a young boy, Mr. Stanley received an injury on his left leg, which resulted in the terrible malady termed "white swelling," and finallv in the necessity of amputation ; but, notwithstanding this severe affliction, he managed by industry and economy to secure a team and wagon, with which he engaged in the huckstering business from Muscatine, for four years, in this and Mercer counties. Then for a year he herded cattle in Southwestern Iowa. He afterward came to Aledo, Mercer Co., 111., and, with Perry Moore, engaged in the livery business. This partnership continued for two years, and in 1878 Mr. Stanley came to Reynolds and engaged in the livery business (afterward purchasing a good barn and lot, 150 x 160 feet), which he has since successfully conducted. In April, 1884, he purchased a half interest in the Commercial Hotel, since which date

He was married March 20, 1884, in Duncan Township, Mercer Co., 111., to Mary J. Bonney, daughter of John S. and Melissa (Kistler) Bonney. Her parents were natives of Pennsylvania, and of German ancestry, and reside in that township, where Mr. Bonney is a prominent citizen. Mrs. Stanley was born in Buffalo Prairie Township, this county, Sept. n, 1862, and was reared and educated there.

Mr. Stanley's father, Richard H, was probably a native of Ohio ; he was a farmer by vocation, and came to Illinois in pioneer days. He married Miss Sarah Mills, who was born in Pennsylvania, of German descent, and died when her son Clifton was eight years of age. The bereaved husband then found it necessary to break up housekeeping until he was re-married, about four years afterward, to Johanna Fowler. He died in the year 1873.

-^l^ric Okerberg, the pioneer jeweler and watchmaker of Rock Island County, came here in 1 85 1 , was born in Sweden, July 2 1 , ££. 1821. He served a regular apprenticeship to the watchmaker and jeweler trade in his native country, and afterwards carried on the business until 1850, when he emigrated to America. He came to Rock Island and opened the first watchmaker and jeweler shop in this place, then only a small village. He continued business at this point until the spring of 1855, when he removed to Moline and established his present business. Mr. Okerberg has the oldest and most important house in his line in the city, and by good work and fair dealing has built up an honorable reputation. He owns the substantial brick structure in which he does business, besides other valuable city property. He is noted for his industrious habits and close application to business, which insures prompt and skillful attention to all work placed in his hands, which is one of the secrets of his successful career as a business man. He is a thorough master of his business, as he ought to be, having had 43 years' experience in the same.

Mr. Okerberg was united in marriage in Rock Island, Jan. 13, 1853, to Miss Johanna Peterson, also a native of Sweden. They have become the parents of seven children, two sons and five daughters: Emma, born March 31, 1854, wife of August Almgren, of Moline; Matilda, born June 30, 1856, wife of John Buford, of Moline; Eric Axel, born May 18, 1859; Jennie, born March 3, 1862; France Oscar, born June 7, 1S67 ; Rose, born Feb. 9, 1872; Nellie, born May 31, 1876.

Wfefti rnbrose Searl, a retired resident at Port sJjJj'. Byron, is a pioneer of the county of Rock Island of 1838. He was born Nov. 27, 1808, in Fairfield Co., Ohio, and is the son of John and Polly (Ephrenmon) Searl. His parents were born respectively in Vermont and Ohio, and they belonged to the pioneer element in the Buckeye State, as they located in the county of Fairfield in its earliest period. His father was extensively engaged for many years as a drover, buying large herds of cattle, sheep and hogs in Tennessee, which he sold in Ohio. In 1809 he set out for the former State, taking with him a large sum of money. He was never again heard from, and it was supposed that he was murdered for his money, as his business relations were well known.

At 20 years of age Mr. Searl entered into a voluntary apprenticeship with a cabinet-maker, with whom he served two years. He then established himself in the same line of business at Royalton in Fairfield County, where he operated until 1831, when he started for Michigan, accompanied by his wife and child. The journey of 300 miles was made with an ox team. Mr. Searl made a claim of Government land, which was, situated 12 miles from the city of Kalamazoo, in a southerly direction, on which he built a pioneer's dwelling and began making improvements. When the Government sales commenced he went to White Pigeon, and entered 160 acres of land. He began to improve his property, and work as a carpenter. In 1S38 he sold out and came to Illinois. He drove through with horses to Rock Island County. He bought 240 acres of land, situated 17 miles from the city of Rock Island, on on which was a log house and a stable, and a few acres had been broken. He devoted his time to the pursuit of agriculture there seven years, when he sold out and went to Hampton Township, where he became by purchase the proprietor of another farm. This he sold also in 1881, and moved to Port Byron, where he bought his present residence.

Mrs. Hannah Searl was born in Fairfield County, Ohio, in 1806. She is the mother of five children : Albina is the wife of D. S. Allen, and they reside at Port Byron. Mary married Alexis Fishback, of Kalamazoo, Mich. James A. is a resident of Hampton Township. Hattie married Mr. Lawyer, of Ohio. John lives in Hampton Township.

Mr. Searl has passed his life in active, energetic effort. He is a capable mechanic, a skillful fanner, and a judicious manager in all vocations in whch he has operated.

County, Ohio, Aug. 10, 1828. Here he was jt reared and served an apprenticeship to the \ carriage-making trade in all its brandies. After having served his full time at this business, he decided not to pursue it, at least just then, so he engaged in the bucket and tub manufacture at Harmar, Ohio, and learned that business there. In 1S70 he went to Nashville, Tenn., where he erected a sawmill, which he operated in connection with a bucket factory. He spent two years and a half in Tennessee, and in 1873 came to Moline to take charge of Dimock, Gould & Co.'s tub and pail factory as foreman. He operated in that capacity seven years, proving an efficient and valuable acquisition to the company's force. He then went to St. Joe, Mich., where he erected a paper pail factory for A. H. Morrison, who had a large tub and pail factory at that place and operated it until it was destroyed by fire, when he removed to Grand Rapids, Mich., and took charge of C. C. Comstock's tub and pail factory.

After having remained about 15 months in the last named factory, he returned to Moline, where he engaged with the Moline Plow Co., in November, 1881. Having had about 17 years' experience in tub and pail making, he quit the business and engaged as foreman of the pattern and wood department of the extensive agricultural implement works of this company. Mr. Bartlett is a thorough mechanic and has made patterns for all sorts of farm machinery. He is the patentee of upwards of 25 different inventions, many of which have proved very valuable. Among the most important of his inventions may be mentioned a machine for the manufacture of tubs and pails and a wheeled riding plow, on which he draws a handsome royalty from the manufacturers in Canada. He also invented a machine for potato digging and sacking. Another very important invention of his is the tire-setting machine, now in use in the Moline Plow Co.'s shops, which sets tires cold and shrinks them to the required size with great speed and uniformity.

The superintendent of the J. I. Case threshing machine shops, of Racine, Wis., recently came to Moline to investigate the working of this noted machine, and was so pleased with it that he ordered one for the Case shops, at a cost of $800. These machines are manufactured in Clinton, Iowa. Information regarding the sale of them will be furnished by Mr. Bartlett, of Moline. He is also the inventor of some popular lubricating oils. In fact, he possesses a most active and inventive mind, and may be justly classed among the leading inventors of the country. He seems able to solve any mechanical problem to which he gives thought. His many inventions are practical in their nature, and are in daily use in some of the leading and most advanced manufactories in the country. He is certainly a most valuable adjunct even to the extensive factory which employs so many skilled and efficient men. Mr. Bartlett is also a fine business man and a highly respected citizen of Moline, and as a splendid representative of the respected and valued class of Rock Island's business men, inventors and mechanics, we place his portrait in this Album.

Mr. Bartlett formed a matrimonial alliance at Red Bank, New Jersey, Nov, n, 1851, with Miss Sarah R., daughter of Thomas Cook and Fannie (Hawkins)

Dailey. Mrs. Bartlett was born in Monmouth Co., New Jersey. Mr. and Mrs. Bartlett are members of the Congregational Church. Mr. B. is a Republican in political opinion and a member of the A. O. U. W., Moline Lodge, No. 115.

Hawes, Postmaster at Rock Island, was born in that city March 7, " 1841. His parents, David and Julia M. (Babcock) Hawes, were natives of Massachusetts, but early pioneers in Illinois, coming to the State as early as 1835, and two years thereafter located in Rock Island, since which time they have resided there, except the mother, who died in 1872, witnessing the wonderful transformation from the little trading post of that day to the thriving, bustling city of to-day.

The subject of this sketch remained at home, attending the common schools, until 1861, when President Lincoln issued his proclamation to the loyal people of the North for volunteers to put down the Rebellion that had recently broken out in the South. Mr. Hawes immediately signified his willingness to respond to the call by enlisting in Co. A, 37 th 111. Vol. Inf., which soon went into camp at Chicago, where it remained for a month. Upon the organization of the company Mr. H. was elected First Sergeant. From Chicago he went with the regiment to St. Louis, and in March, 1862, took part in the campaign in Southwestern Missouri. He was devoted to his country, attentive and punctual in obeying all orders, soldierly in his bearing, and, possessing those traits especially required in a leader, he soon won the confidence of his superiors and the esteem of his fellow soldiers in arms. This was demonstrated by his promotion through all the different positions to Captain, which position he held until Sept. 2r, 1863, when he was transferred to the 22d Regiment of the United States Colored Troops with commission of Major, which position he held until the close of the war, and was mustered out Dec. 31, 1865, at New Orleans, La. The 2 2d Regiment was attached to the 13th Army Corps of the Army of the Southwest. In October, 1864, he was appointed Inspector General of the Freedmen's Bureau of the State of Louisi

During the Major's service in the war he was engaged in many battles and skirmishes. During all these perilous times, and amid constant danger, he received only a slight wound. After his discharge from the service he returned home, and embarked in the grocery business in company with his father, under the firm name of D. Hawes & Son. He continued in this line of business until 1872, when he was appointed Chief of Police of Rock Island, which his long service as a soldier had especially qualified him for. This position he held until 1880, when he was given a position in the Postoffice as clerk, where he remained for two years. At the end of this time he again retired from public service, and engaged with Yale & Towne, manufacturers, as traveling salesman. This occupation he continued to follow until his appointment as Postmaster of Rock Island, his commission dating July 4, 18S4. Politically, the Major is a Republican, but divorces politics from his public duties, serving all alike, and laboring for the best interests of the whole community.

Major Hawes was married Dec. 10, 1866, to Miss Josephine B. Saulpaugh, a native of New York. To them have been born three children : Catherine, born Dec. 6, 1868; Josephine, March 27, 1876, and C. W., June 24, 1880. He is a member of the K. of P., A. O. U. W., and Modern Woodmen, the latter two being beneficiary orders. He has been intimately coneected with the Illinois National Guard, and for a time was Captain of Co. A, of the Sixth Regiment, Second Brigade, and was promoted to the Majorship, and again was elected Captain. He is a member of General John Buford Post, G. A. R., No.

of his mother he lived with his father, who afterward married again, until November, 1868, when he came to America, locating with his cousin, George Herbst,

Iin Moline for a time. He came to this county and followed his trade as furniture manufacturer, which he had learned in his native country. For some time he worked for different companies, and then, forming a partnership with John Kroger, established a furniture store in the city of Rock Island. This partnership was dissolved at the end of about r8 months. He afterward moved to Reynolds in May, 1877, and started a small store, where he has since been successfully engaged in his chosen calling. He has purchased the store building and lot, and has also a good residence. He is a straightforward and reliable dealer, and is esteemed as a worthy citizen of the community.

July 10, 1870, in Rock Island City, Mr. Freytag was married to Miss Mary Schmidt, daughter of Philip and Mary Schmidt, both the latter of whom are deceased. Mrs. F. was born in Columbus, Ohio, Nov. 25, 1850, and was a very young child when her parents moved with their family to Rock Island, where she was reared and educated. Mr. and Mrs. Freytag have become the parents of six children, one of whom is deceased, namely: Henry P., who died in infancy. The living are Philip, who was born Feb. 21, 1872; Emil, July 28, 1874; Mary, May 24, 1S80; Charles, March 17, 1882; and Henry, Aug. 18, 1884.

The family attend the Lutheran Church. Mr. F. is a member of Lodge No. 6, A. O. U. W., at Rock Island, of which organization he was Recorder for some time. He was formerly a Republican in his political views, but is now a Democrat.

illlam H. Turner, Secretary of the Moline Pipe Organ Company, was born in Worcestershire, England. He learned the trade of organ builder in his native country, at which he was employed until 1869, when he was engaged to come to America in the interest of Marshall Bros., of Milwaukee, Wis. Mr. Turner made his home at Milwaukee, Wis., till 1871, when he came to Moline, 111., forming a partnership with Mr. John Lancashire and Edward Harris, fellow countrymen, for the purpose of manufacturing pipe organs. They began in a small way, and gradually increased their facilities till they had secured the well-appointed and commodious establishment now known as the Moline Pipe Organ Works, which was incorporated March 26,1879. Mr. Turner was elected Secretary at the first election of officers, and is the present incumbent.

lanson L. Sayre, farmer on section 27, Rural Township, is a son of John and Jane (Valentine) Sayre, who were natives of New Jersey. The father died in Ohio, in 1836, and the mother in Rock Island County in the early part of the year 1848. They had born to them a large family of children, bearing the following names : Cynthia, Albert N., Milton V., Emily, Alma, Alanson L., Alonzo C, Calvin M., Wilmont C, Salmon B. and Clarissa, the latter of whom lost her life when about three years of age by falling into a tub of hot suds. Our subject's grandmother, Johanna Crane, was of old Puritan stock, and her husband, William Valentine, was of French extraction. His great-grandfather on the maternal side served in the War for American Independence.

The subject of this sketch was born in Champaign Co , Ohio, Oct. 24, 1818, but was reared to manhood in the county of Logan, in that State. He came to Mercer County, this State, in 1838, and after a year's residence there he returned to Ohio. A year after that he came to this county, settling in Rural Township, where he has since resided, and now owns 520 acres of land in this county. He is a successful farmer and an exemplary citizen. He has held the offices of Supervisor, Assessor, Collector, etc., and in his political views he is classed with the Democrats. The marriage of Mr. Sayre to Mary Harold, daughter of John and Catherine (Baum) Harold, took place Aug. 13, 1840, in Logan Co., Ohio. Mrs. Sayre was born in Pennsylvania, April 17,1817. Her parents were born in Westmoreland County, that State. Her mother's father, Christopher Baum, was also a native of Pennsylvania. Mrs. Sayre's parents had a family consisting of ten children, viz. : Elizabeth, who married Simon Heater, a native of Ohio; Mary, now Mrs. A. L. Sayre ; David, John, Lewis, Martha, the wife of Wilson Newell, also of Ohio; Jacob, George \V, Catherine and Francis Marion. Mr. and Mrs. Sayre are the parents of seven children now living : Marietta, wife of Branson C. Metzler; Caroline married John L. Long; Perry W. married Fanny C. Couch; Martha, J., wife of B. F. Couch; Joseph A., husband of Catherine Tracy; Charles E. was united in marriage with Laura A. Shearrard, and Cyrilda the wife of H. H. Worthington. Two are deceased, John and Oliver.

When he was 16 years old he went to the city of Rock Island and entered the employ of C. M. Aiken, dry-goods merchant, and continued in the position two yeais. He then engaged in the same capacity with C. Tegeler, with whom he remained one year. He then came to Cordova and became an accountant in the employ of D. Zimmerman and J. Q. Wynkoop. He remained in their business until he was 21 years of age. In the same year in which he attained his majority he began to operate as a buyer and shipper of grain, in which he was engaged r8 months, marketing at Chicago. In 1871 he formed a partnership with his former employer, J. Q. Wynkoop, at Cordova, in general merchandising, and they continued their joint management about one and a half years, when Mr. Webster bought the interest of his partner and has since managed his affairs alone. He is making a success of his business, and is prosecuting a trade in general merchandise. He is also engaged in shipping stock, grain, coal, etc.

of three children, - Ralph, Charles and Hattie. Mrs. Webster is the daughter of William and Rebecca (Ketchum) Johnston, and was born in New Jersey. Politically, he is a Democrat. He is a member of the ancient and honorable Order of F. & A. M., and holds membership in the Cordova Lodge, No. 543, and Barrett Chapter R. A. M., No. 18, of Rock Island. He is also a member of the Lodge of A. O. U. W., and Order of Woodmen.

f'^'jiC William and Mary (Poorman) Williams. When Mr. Williams was but an infant his parents moved to Mercer Co., Pa., where he remained until he attained the age of 12 years, and , then moved to Ohio and located in Trumbull County. ^ In the latter county he grew to manhood, alternating \ his labors on the farm by attendance at the common J schools. In 1855 J. B. Williams, a brother, came to 5 Rock Isiand County, and lives here yet. In 1856 he emigrated to this county, locating on a farm in Cordova Township. In 1859 Mr. Williams went to California, overland via Salt Lake. He went to the later place with ox teams, and from there to Sacramento with mules. After arriving in that State he was engaged in prospecting and mining for about six months, when he returned via Nicarauga, and resumed farming, which occupation he continued until 1864. During that year he again went West, and visited Montana and Idaho, where he remained for about seven months.

In 1S65 Mr. Williams purchased land located on section 3, Cordova Township, on which he settled and at once engaged in its improvement and cultivation. There were no improvements here when he purchased the land. At the present time he has a fa nice residence, with good and substantial outbuildings on his farm, together with shade, ornamental ,&, and fruit trees, and the total amount of his landed ,<§ interests is 330 acres, located on sections 3 and 9. 3 He is also devoting his attention to stock.

Martha T. Ryerse, daughter of Arthur and Anna (Parks) Ryerse, in 1872, a native of Canada. They are the parents of two children : Ora B., born May 18, 1877, and Mollie, Jan. 25, 1882.

Mr. Williams is a gentleman whose word is as good as his bond, and whose accumulations of this world's goods is attributable to his own indomitable energy, pluck and perseverance. His handsome residence, together with its surroundings, are evidences of the attributes named, and his esteem among the citizens of his township is that of a worthy, upright and honest gentleman.

onathan Huntoon, President and general manager of the Moline & Rock Island Street Railway, is the oldest resident settler in the city. Mr. Huntoon was born at Hanover, Grafton Co., N. H., Nov. 18, 1S15, and is the son of John and Rebecca (Calef) Huntoon. He was brought up on a farm, and pursued that calling until 1837, when he emigrated to Illinois, and came to Andover, Henry County, where he joined his brother, Nathaniel, who was running a flouring-mill for the " Andover Colony." He was induced to engage in the mill and thus learned the miller's trade. This was the first mill in Northern Illinois, and people came from a great distance to have their grain ground, sometimes a hundred miles or more. In this way Mr. Huntoon became acquainted with people throughout the northern part of the State and even beyond the Mississippi, and learned many important facts regarding the country. He thus made the acquaintance of Messrs. Spencer & Sears, of Moline, who induced him to come to this place and take charge of a mill they were about to start, situated on the ground now occupied by the Moline Plow Company. He came to this place in February, 1842, for that purpose. He set up and operated the first grist-mill in this vicinity. This mill was soon succeeded by one erected by the same parties, and which contained four run of stones. Mr. Huntoon had charge of the new mill also, and was employed in the two some eight years, and three years

In 1853 he became associated with Messrs. D. E. Sears, Timothy Wood and George Stevens in the manufacture of lumber and furniture on the north side of the island. They continued the business until the island was appropriated by the Government as a military reservation. About 1877 he became interested in the Moline & Rock Island Street Railway, was chosen a member of the Board of Directors, and in July, 1884, was elected President.

Mr. Huntoon formed a matrimonial alliance in Henry Co., 111., Nov. 3, 1841, with Miss Mary Paddelford, daughter of Wm. Paddelford. She was born at Enfield, Grafton Co., N. H., April 9, 1820. The issue of their union has been five children - three of whom are living, namely : Hannah C, widow of Charles F. Samuels ; Sarah E., wife of R. W. Hodgson, of Newton, Kansas; and James F., the son, married Elizabeth Jamison and resides in Henry Co., 111. Mr. Huntoon, as his record shows, was among the early pioneers of Illinois. He built the first frame house in Hanna Township, Henry County. He is the oldest settler of the city of Moline proper now living and resident here. He built the third house in this town, which was situated on the present site of the Moline House, and was a frame structure. Mr. Huntoon has been a Republican since the organization of that party, and while not an aspirant for the honors of public office, he has served in the responsible positions of Supervisor and Assessor for Moline Township several years. He and his wife are members of the Congregational Church.

Mr. Huntoon, being one of the fathers of the county, a prominent business man and a worthy citizen, is most appropriately represented in this work by a faithful likeness of his facial features.

I I pv/ S eter H. Peterson, a dealer in groceries, - Lsa - provisions, tinware, etc., corner of Fourth J fe. Ave. and Third Street, Moline, was born in yt^ Sweden, March 11, 1844, and is the son of /i\ Peter and Pemilia Johnson. He was reared on a farm, and emigrated to America from Sweden in 1869, landing in New York ; from there he went to

Chicago, where he remained but a few months, and came to Moline in 1870. Mr. Peterson was employed in a steam bakery until 1874, at which time he established his present business. By fair dealing, good judgment in selection of goods, together with a courteous and accommodating way, he has succeeded in building up a very substantial trade.

Jan. i, 1878, he was united in marriage in Moline, to Mrs. Christina Erickson, widow of John Erickson, and daughter of Nels Johnson. Mrs. Peterson was born in Sweden, and is the mother of one child by her former marriage, named Annie Erickson, born Dec. 29, 1870. Two children were born of the present marriage: Nels Albert, born Nov. 24, 1879, and Bette, born Aug. 5, 1882.

Mr.' Peterson has represented the First Ward in the Common Council for eight years in succession, and is the present Alderman from that ward. In political views he is a Republican.

section 13, Rural Township, is a son of %$£*'" Samuel and Margaret (Dunlap) McCreery, " r natives of Pennsylvania. His father died in Indiana Co , Pa., about 1840. The mother emigrated to Kansas during the year 1884. She was married after the death of Mr. McCreery to Hugh Speedy, of Indiana Co., Pa. Samuel and Margaret McCreery were the parents of three children, - Robert D., subject of this notice ; Andrew and Samuel.

Robert McCreery, whose sketch we write, was born in Indiana Co., Pa., Nov. 29, 1833. He received a good common-school education and also attended about six months an academy in his native county. He lived at home, alternating his labors on the farm by attendance at school until he attained his majority. On becoming his own man he left the family hearth-stone and came to Rock Island County, and shortly after arriving here purchased 80 acres of land located on section 13, Rural Township, where he erected a house and entered upon the active labors of clearing and improving his land. He has a fine residence on his place, together with good barn and outbuildings, and by economy and energetic effort he has been enabled to increase his landed interests until he at present is the proprietor of 280 acres, the major portion of which is in a good state of cultivation.

Mr. McCreery was first united in marriage in Rural Township, in March, 1857, with Marion, the accomplished daughter of Alexander and Elizabeth (Wilson) Gordon, natives of Venango Co., Pa. Her parents came to Rock Island County in an early day, and settled in what is now Rural Township, where her father died about the year 1870. The mother resides in Kansas with her daughter. Mrs. Mc- Creery was born in Venango Co., Pa. She was the mother of seven children by Mr. McCreery, namely : John C, Elizabeth J., Isabella, Zilpah M., Porter G., Robert D. and William H. The wife and mother died Aug. 28, 1S81, and Mr. McCreery formed a second matrimonial alliance in Washington, Iowa, Nov. 23, 1883, with Margaret Wilson. She was born Feb. 6, 1843, and has become the mother of one child.

Mr. McCreery has held the office of Supervisor for one term, Justice of the Peace, Collector three terms, Township Clerk for several years, and other minor offices. He and his wife are attendants at the United Presbyterian Church. Politically, Mr. McCreery is an adherent of the principles advocated by the Democratic party.

illiam T. Ball, Secretary and Treasurer of Ijs the Union Malleable Iron Company, of 'p Moline, is a native of Vermont, and was born at Granville, Addison County, Dec. 20, 1S39. His parents, Joseph and Mellona (Lamb) Ball, were natives of that State. He received an academic education at Montpelier (Vt.) '<$) Academy, and engaged in teaching. He pursued that vocation some six winters continuously. In the winter of the years 1863-4 he came to Illinois and was employed at the military post of Rock Island till the fall of 1864, when he returned to Vermont. Mr. W. T. Ball formed a matrimonial alliance at

' Rochester, Vt., Dec. 25, 1864, with Miss Ellen Martin, daughter of Loman and Amanda Martin. Mrs. Ball was born at Rochester, Vt. Mr. Ball continued to reside in his native State till the spring of 1870, when he came to Moline, 111., and engaged as clerk in the office of Deere & Co., plow manufacturers. He remained in the employment of that company nearly 12 years, where by a faithful and capable discharge of his duties; he won the confidence and respect of his employers and associates. In September, 1SS1, he resigned his position with Deere & Co., and purchased a third interest in the Union Malleable Iron Company, of which he was elected Secretary and Treasurer Oct. 1 of that year, and has held that position continuously since. Mrs. Ball died Nov. 30, r8So, leaving three children, named respectively Grace, William J. and Nellie.

Mr. Ball was married again March 8, 1883, at Des Moines, Iowa, to Mrs. Esther L. Baker, widow of Joseph Baker, of Pekin, 111., and daughter of John Ingalls, now of Indianola, Iowa. Mrs. Ball was born in Tremont, Tazewell Co., Ill

Mr. Ball is a stanch Republican. He cast his first Presidential vote for Abraham Lincoln in 1864, and has voted with and given a cordial support to that rury A. Weatherhead, a farmer residing on section 34, Hampton Township, was born on section 27 of the township in MST which he at present resides, July 23, 1848. ck His parents, Ira and Jane (McNeil) Weatherhead, were natives of Vermont and New York respectively. Mr. Weatherhead, subject of this notice, received a fine education in the common schools of his native county and at the Griswell College at Davenport, Iowa. He was connected with his father in farming until the death of the latter, which occurred in 1879. Since that event Mr. Weatherhead has purchased 230 acres of land, and continues to follow the vocation of a farmer. In 1876 he went to California, where he remained 18 months, then took a trip across the "briny deep" to England, where he remained for three months, then returned home. He has a fine farm, good residence, barn

Politically, he is identified with the principles advocated by the Democratic party, and has held the position of Supervisor for two years. He is one of the progressive farmers of Hampton Township, and an energetic, representative citizen of Rock Island County.

Mr. Weatherhead formed a matrimonial alliance with Miss Adaline DeWoolf, a native of Ohio, in 1878. She was horn April 24, 1853, and has borne Mr. Weatherhead four children, - Gretta, born May 6, 1879; Ira, Nov. 6, 1880; Louisa, Nov. 16, 1882 and an infant, born June 27, 1885 (not named).

i^dwin H. Berry, superintending painter in the manufactory of the Moline Wagon ^W^"^° Company, was born Dec. 11, 1847, at Racine, Wis. (A sketch of his father appears elsewhere in this work.) He attended school until he was about 16 years of age, meanwhile working also at painting with his father, and in this occupation he afterwards continued until he thoroughly learned it in all its details, working with his father for a long time at Racine for the J. I. Case Thresher Company.

In June, r863, he enlisted as a private in Co. F, 39th Wis. Vol. Inf., Capt. Lawrence. He was with his company in Memphis, Term., during the raids of the rebel General Forest in and around that city, being constantly on picket and guard duty there during his term of service. He was mustered out at Milwaukee in September, 1863.

After leaving the army he entered the employment of Fish Bros.' Wagon Company, at Racine, as foreman in their department, remaining there until the fall of 1865, when his services were engaged by Mitchell, Lewis & Co., of Racine, and they sent him to take charge of the paint shop of their large branch manufactory at Levenworth, Kan. After remaining there for some time, he returned to the main house at Racine. In 1869, he removed to Davenport, Iowa, where he attended to general job painting about that city until April 1, 1870. He then entered the large I shops of the Moline Wagon Company, having the contract for the painting of all their work. The fact that he still holds that position and has for 15 years continuously had charge of the painting for that concern is the solid evidence of his ability, taste and faithfulness in the discharge of his duty.

Roxana M. Lefler became the wife of Mr. Berry April 2i, 1 868, and they have one child, who was born Nov. 24, 1S69. Mrs. Berry died Oct 23, 1871, and Jan. 9, 1877, Mr. Berry married Miss Ida J. Hartwell, at Oconomowoc, Wis. By this marriage there are three children, viz. : Naomi J., born Nov. 25, 1877; Claude M., Dec. 24, t88o; Alice M., Dec. 12, 2881. Mrs. B. is a member of the Methodist Church. Mr. Berry is a believer in and a supporter of the principles advocated by the Republican party ; and he is a member of the societies of Odd Fellows, Druids and Red Men.

«ll^ illiam MeEniry (deceased), formerly a Ac, farmer, residing on section 28, Zuma Jj&fo Township, was born in Ireland, County Cork, in 1817. He emigrated to America in 1S40, and settled in Moline Township, Rock Island County, in 1853, locating on section 20, where he made a purchase of 250 acres of land. He afterward purchased 250 more, and on section 1 bought 216 acres, making him the proprietor of 7 16 acres, and one of the large land -owners of the county. There are many magnificently improved farms in Rock Island County. Prominent among them is the farm left by Mr. MeEniry. We are glad to be able to give a full-page view of this place, showing the varied and splendid outbuildings, its fine residence, with beautiful surroundings. The view is given in connection with this sketch.

In 1847 Mr. MeEniry was united in marriage to Miss Elizabeth Coughlin, a native of County Cork, Ireland, and their home circle was blessed with six children, all of whom are living, namely : Elizabeth, Michael, John, Mathew, William and Mary. Elizabeth married Timothy Dwyer, resident of Missouri, and the issue of their union has been two children - Bessie and Mabel. Michael married Catherine Fitzharris, and they are the parents of three sons -

William, Frank and Gregory. John and Mathew are graduates of Notre Dame University, graduating in 1878 and 1881 respectively. William has graduated in the Law Department of the Michigan University at Ann Arbor, Mich., in 1885, and has commenced the practice of law in Rock Island.

Mr. MeEniry was identified with the Democratic party, and belonged with his wife to the Roman Catholic Church. He held the office of School Director for several years. MeEniry was one of the influential and prominent citizens of Zuma Township, and his death, which occurred Feb. 18, 1874, was mourned by his friends and relations as a kind father, loving husband and a highly respected citizen.

oseph M. Christy, cracker manufacturer, Rock Island and Des Moines, Iowa, was born at Youngstown, Ohio, Sept. 19, 1842, he remained in Ohio until 1 2 years of age, at which time he came to Moline. He attended school at the latter place for a year, which finished his education, then commenced to earn his own livelihood, working first in a paper-mill and then clerking for three years in a Moline drug store. After faithful service during those four years, he left Moline and settled in Cincinnati, Ohio, where for nearly ten years he was engaged as salesman in the wholesale dry-goods line. Mr. Christy then left Cincinnati and returned to Moline, where he bought out the cracker factory of Hemenway& Wheelock, and branched out into a line of business which has grown steadily in magnitude and prosperity until "Christy's Crackers" have became well and favorably known in all the houses, hotels and restaurants in this part of the West. After devoting considerable time in Moline to that business, he removed to Davenport for one year, when he sold out and established a steam cracker backery in the city of Rock Island, where he has done a thriving business for ten years; and three years ago his push and enterprise led him to visit Des Moines, Iowa, where he established a branch bakery, which has steadily grown in magnitude and importance until it fairly overshadows the parent house. A short time since, he sold out his fine residence in Moline (where he has since resided since leaving Cincinnati, Ohio,) and has removed with his family to Des Moines, to make his home there, where his business has grown to such proportions as to demand much of his personal supervision.

In political opinion, Mr. C. is an active, aggressive and working Republican, always an important worker in local and State elections, but never seeking office, always working hard for his party candidates during elections, but at other times attending strictly to business. The only office he has held was that of Assistant Supervisor in 1872, and that he was fairly forced to accept. He is a practical business man, but possesses pleasant social qualities.

two counties, was born near Montreal, Canada, Oct. 15, 1810, and came with his parents into the United States, settling in Syracuse, His father was a farmer, and both his parents were natives of the Dominion of Canada, of English ancestry, and died in New York.

Rev. Mr. Sheldon was educated in the public schools of New York State, and was first married in 1831, to Miss Caroline Green. He subsequently removed to Winchester, Ohio, and thence, in 1839, to the city of Rock Island. He afterwards settled on a farm in this county. His estimable wife died in 1863, while accompanying him on one of his preaching tours. He first joined the Church in 1833, was licensed as an exhorter in 1840,(0 preach in 1S43, was ordained Deacon in r849, joined the Rock River Conference in 1855, at its session in Rockford, 111., and three years afterward was received into full connection in that ministerial body. By a geographical division of the Church work, he was placed in the Central Illinois Conference. The last few years of his life he sustained a "local" relation. His circuits were often so large that it required a month to visit all the Churches contained in them. He served as Pastor of societies at the following places : Mercer Mission, one year; Camden Mills, two years; Illinois City, one year; Ohio Grove, two years ; Viola, two years ; Burns, two years ; Rock River, four years; Eliza Creek, two years, - making 15 years in the pastorate. He was noted for his laborious habits in ministerial work, for his whole-souled devotion to his calling, and his success in extending the cause of his mother Church. His death occurred June 13, 1884, when his loss was mourned by thousands ot friends and admirers throughout the northwestern part of this Stale. For over half a century he had served the Church, not relaxing his efforts on account of storms, bad roads, political excitement, or anything else. The later years of his life were spent in Milan, where he was highly respected and beloved by a large circle of friends and neighbors. In the hour of his death, the sunshine of his mind was immaculately bright. He served a term as Village Councilman, and in politics sympathized with Republicanism.

By his first marriage there were eight children, three of whom are deceased, two dying in infancy. The living are Sarah, Robert P., Moses G., George N. and Eliza J., - all of whom are married. The deceased were Olive, Mary E. and Louisa.

Mr. Sheldon's second marriage took place Oct. 26, 1863, at Pre-emption, Mercer Co., 111., when he was wedded to Mrs. Manda Asay, nee Haskell, daughter of Gideon and Mary (Beckwith) Haskell. Her father was a native' of Maine, and her mother of Connecticut, and both were of New England parentage, of Scotch descent. Mr. Haskell was a carpenter by trade, and was married in Cattaraugus Co., N. Y. Mrs. Sheldon was born Jan. 2t, 1830, in Cattaraugus Co., N. Y., and when eight years old her parents moved with their family to Pennsylvania, in 1855 to Rock Island County, 111., and settled on a farm. She married John Asay Jan. 1, 1857, who was a farmer, born in Ohio, came to this State, and afterward returned to Ohio, and died there, May 10, 1859, leaving one child, Edwin, who died at the age of 21 years, July 26, 1879, in Milan. By her marriage to

Mr. Sheldon, three children were born, all of whom are living, namely: Carrie, Oct. 13, 1864; Watt, June 14, 1866, and James H., May 12, 1872. They all live at home and have been well educated. After his last marriage, Mr. Sheldon settled on a farm in Mercer County, and afterward on a farm in this county, in Black Hawk Township, consisting of 120 acres. After occupying it for about eight years, he moved to Milan, purchasing 80 acres of land adjoining the village, and three acres within the corporation, on which stands a good residence. The estate is now in good condition and cultivation, and compares well with the best small farms in the township and county. Mr. S. has been active and influential member of the Methodist Episcopal Church for 35 years.

Samuel M. Zeigler, a general farmer, residing on section 8, of South Moline Township, and a gentleman well respected in the community, is the son of Charles and Sarah (Minich) Zeigler, who were natives of the Keystone State, and the parents of two children, the subject of this sketch, the elder, and Charles F.

Samuel M. Zeigler was born in Cumberland Co., Pa., July 25, 1822. He was reared under the cars of his parents, attending the common schools until about 14 years of age, when he started out in life for himself. He then worked out on a farm until he became of age. The quiet, peaceful life of a farmer has always possessed a charm for him, and since the day he left home he has ever engaged in agricultural pursuits. He came to Rock Island in the spring of 1S49, and the following spring he located in Moline Township, where he has since lived, and where he owned a farm of ro6 acres, most of which is in a tillable condition. His pleasant home with its surroundings are illustrated in this volume on page 275. The subject of this biographical notice was married in Cumberland Co., Pa., May 23, 1844, to Miss Catherine, daughter of Joseph and Susanna (Goode) Bender, who were also natives of Pennsylvania, and the parents of [ 1 children, as follows : Martha M., Diana Samuel, Elias, Catherine, Susanna, Louisa, John, Anna, Rachel E. and Wallace. Mrs. Zeigler was

Mr. Zeigler has held many of the prominent local official positions of his township, among which are those of Highway Commissioner, Overseer of Highways and Supervisor. Politically, his sympathies are with the Republicans.

\ both born in Pennsylvania. The father died when the son was a child of about eight years of age, and he then became the charge of strangers. He found himself at liberty to make his own way in the world when he was 14, and he entered into an arrangement to acquire a knowledge of the trade of a millwright, in which he served an apprenticeship of four years. After he had fulfilled his indentures he never spent much time in following it as a vocation.

He continued to reside in his native State until 1851, when he came to this county, where he has since resided and where he arrived March 15 of the year named. He soon obtained employ on the farm of Samuel Allen in Coe Township, for whom he worked one year, and then went to work for John Marshall as a farm assistant, remaining in his service nine years.

In i86r he located on a piece of land which he had bought previously and which is situated on section 2 in the same township. He built at first a small frame frame house and a board stable for temporary purposes, which soon gave way to good and suitable buildings including a frame house and a barn of the same type. He is engaged in general farming, and in rearing of stock. His farm now coml. 1

® \ first half of the 17th century, and settled at Farmington, Conn., where he married Mary Hart. Their four sons were John, Jr., Josiah, Simon and David, and as it was from David that the gentleman whose name forms the caption of this biography, descended, we will trace only the direct line through his progeny. He was married in September, 1695, to Lydia Strong, of Massachusetts. The youngest of the three children, Jonathan, was bom at Coventry, Conn., in 17 18, and graduated from Yale College in 1744.

Mr. Lee became a mfnister of the Presbyterian Church, and married his first wife, Elizabeth Metcalf, at Falmouth, Mass. Of the issue of this marriage, Mylo, the youngest son, was born in 1760, at Salisbury, Conn., and married Ruth Camp, of his native town, in 1782. He had six children born to him, and perpetuated the name of Mylo in his third son. His fifth son, Elisha, married Almira Scoville, of Salisbury, and there reared four sons and as many daughters, and Mylo Lee, the subject of this sketch, his youngest son, was born Nov. 12, 1828. Elisha Lee, the ancestor, died in New York State, whither he had gone on business, in 1850, at the age of 54 years, and four years later his widow came West and died at her son's house in 1880, at the age of 81 years.

The old gentleman was a farmer, a merchant and an iron manufacturer, and Mylo tilled the earth and attended the common schools until 15 years of age. From this age up to about 20 he clerked in a mercantile establishment at Hartford, and then spent a year in a dry-goods house in New York city. In

1849 he caught the " gold fever " and went via Cape Horn to California. In 1851 he returned as a sailor before the mast, via Good Hope. He came to Rock [sland in 1852 and engaged in merchandising. In 1853 the banking house of Fish & Lee flung their banners to the breezze, but the merciless panic of 1857 draped their establishment in mourning. For three years he wrote fire policies ; and in February, i860, put up at " Black Hawk " the first stamp-mil! ever operated in Colorado. The firm of Lee, Judd it Lee (or the Black Hawk Mining Company) operated for five years, acquiring some of the best mining lands in that Territory. Returning to Rock Island, Mr. Lee bought a controlling interest in the " Argillo Works " in 1869, the par value of which was $100,000. This was then comparatively a small concern, and not in the highest degree remunerative, but under the management and direction of Mr. Lee it has grown to be one of the recognized institutions of Rock Island County. They manufacture annually 60 tons of fire brick, sidewalk and culvert tiling and all the various products of fire-clay.

March 8, 1855, Mr. Lee was united in marriage at Almond, N. Y., to Miss Margaret R. Conklin, a native of Pennsylvania, and the accomplished daughter of 1 homas J. and Rhoda (Ensign) Conklin, and their seven children are named in the following order: Margaret, Mrs. G. W. Lewis, of Dakota Territory; Rhoda A., Mrs. F. C. Denkman, of Rock Island; Graham, student at Lake Forest Seminary, preparatory to Presbyterian ministry ; Mylo, a civil engineer; Myra, Thomas G. and Alice B. Mr. Lee takes no active part in politics, but devotes his whole time to his business.

' j ';' I ohn A. Peterson, .1 reliable citizen ami an . '^'A; ciHTgrtic and progressive firmer, residing * on section 9, South Moline Township, is a native of Sweden, in which country he was born Sept. 27, 1831. He lived in his native country until 1854, when he emigrated to the United States, hoping to better his financial condition in life. On arriving in this country, he came soon to Chicago, where he resided for about one year, following different occupations. He then went to Mississippi and lived one year, after which he came to Henry County, this State, where he resided for three years. His next move was to Nebraska, where he was occupied for about one year, when he went to Pike's Peak, Colorado, where he was engaged in prospecting and mining for three years. He then went to New Mexico, and was engaged in mining for a time, when he moved to Montana, but after a sojourn there of about one year, came to this county. His economical habits and energetic disposition had enabled him to accumulate sufficient to purchase 190 acres of land, and on arrival in this county he made the investment. Soon after his purchase he returned to Montana, where he resided for two and a half years, and then came back to this county and settled on the land that he had previously purchased, and on which he has continually resided until the present time. At present he is the proprietor of 160 acres, with good residence and substantial outbuildings, and the major portion of his land is under an advanced state of cultivation. His pleasant farm home, with his barn and surroundings, are shown on page 275.

Mr. Peterson formed a matrimonial alliance May 28, r868, in this county, with Miss Caroline C. Charlson, a native of Sweden. The issue of their union has been three children, only one of whom survives - Ida J., born April 28, 1872. Those deceased are Matilda and Chris A. Religiously. Mrs. Peterson is a member of the Swedish Lutheran Church ; and, politically, Mr. Peterson is a believer in and a supporter of the principles advocated by the Democratic party.

eter E. Lind, contractor for Deere & Co., in ; the Cultivator iron department, has been iSp^S an employee of Deere & Co.'s for 23 years, t4k^3 and has held his present position 15 years. -H^ Mr. Lind was born in Sweden April 3, 1844, ' and emigrated to America in 1856, coming directly to Moline. When 14 years of age he engaged with Deere & Co. (1862) and has been in their employ continuously since.

May 19, 1866, with Miss Emma Uddvall. Mrs. Lind was born in Sweden and the issue of their union was seven children, namely: Emil, born Nov. 26, 1868. died in August, 1870; Hilda E., born March 20, 1870; R. Ebenezer, born Nov. 21, 1873; Axel J., born Feb. r6, 1S77 ; Frederick A. P., born Aug. 25, 1S79; Ernest P. T., March 28, 1882; A. G. Morit>. March 9, 1885. Mr. Lind and family are members of the Swedish Lutheran Church. Mr. L. is a Republican in politics. Their tasty residence is situated on an elevation overlooking the central part of the city, No. r2ro Seventh Avenue.

ohn Devinney, a farmer, residing at Rapids City, was born Sept. 13, 1837, on section o, Hampton Township, this county. His parents, Andrew and Edith (Wainwright) Devinney, were natives of England and Pennsylvania respectively. They came to Hampton Township in 1835, and Andrew Devinney entered 160 acres of land on section 10.

John Devinney remained on the old homestead, assisting in the labors on the farm and attending the common schools until he attained the age of majority. On becoming his own man, he purchased r6o acres of land, located on section 14, same township, on which he resided one year. He then rented his farm and went back to the old homestead, took charge of his father's farm and cultivated the same until his death, when he became the owner of the property, and still continued to reside upon it until April of the present year ([885), when he moved to Rapids City, purchased a residence and lot, and hires a man to run his home farm. He is the proprietor altogether of 740 acres of land, and resides in Rapids City, retired from the active manual labors of life.

and Andrew H., born April 27, 1879. Hattie mar- ' ried John Searles in 1883 and resides in Zuma Township. Mary was united in marriage to Calvin Segur, in 1880, and they are the parents of two children, Roy and Howard, and reside in Ida Co. Iowa, ^J where Mr. Segur is the proprietor of 1 60 acres of good farming land.

Mr. Devinney, politically, endorses the principles advocated by the Republican party. Socially, he is member of the Masonic Order and of the A. O. U. W., and for the past 15 years has devoted his at- ' tention to the sale of farming implements of all defscriptions. He is a man whose word is as good as his bond, and a respected and esteemed citizen of Rock Island County.

ijsy " the leading citizens of Coe Township, was W^ born in Cayuga- County, N. Y., June 16, 1812. q$ His father, Nathaniel Pearsall, was a native of the city of New York, and his mother, Sarah (Grover) Pearsall, was born in Connecticut. They ' were among the earliest settlers of Cayuga County. Henry Pearsall, his grandfather, was a.Revolutionary soldier and was a participant in some of the most important battles of that conflict. When Mr. Pearsall of this sketch was seven years of age his parents went to Steuben County, where he grew to the estate of manhood. While still in his minority he learned the trade of a cooper, of which he obtained a practical and available knowledge as his instructor in its details was his father. When he was 19 years of age he went to Canada and settled near Brockville P. O., where he readily found employ at his trade. He was a resident in the Dominion until 1837, when he came to Illinois and located in that part of Cook \ County which is now included in Du Page County. This was at a period before land was surveyed. He made a claim of Government land, and built thereon a small frame house. His time was passed after that in working on his farm in the summers and in the winter at his trade. In 1848 he sold that place and \. came to this county, where he bought 1,000 acres of

Government land in Coe Township, on which he laid Mexican War land warrants. He built a small plank and cement house on the southeast quarter of section 23, which his family, occupied two years when he built the brick house in which they have since lived. The bricks were molded and pressed by his own hands, and, as may be supposed, has on that account a peculiar value to his household. As soon as he could prepare the land he engaged in planting a nursery and an orchard. The acreage which he devoted to the nursery business included 25 acres, and he continued that line of trade until 1883, when he closed it out, and has since given his attention to general farming. He also had 100 acres of orchard. During the above period he also carried on his farm.

He was united in marriage March 7, 1833, to Jane Elingham. She was born in London, England, and came to the United States when she was eight years old. Of their marriage nine children have been born : Robert E., a prominent farmer of Coe Township, is the eldest : Sarah J. is the wife of George Pearsall, of Coe; Elizabeth married Andrew Tabor, of Nance Co., Neb. ; Jeremiah lives in Coe Township ; Mary A. and Martha C. are twins ; the former is the wife of Oscar Rathbun, of Coe Township ; Martha married J. W. Miller, and they are residents of tire same place; Luther S. and William are citizens of the same township; I'hebe is the wife of Lewis Rathgeiber, a resident of Petersburg.

During the late war he was an enrolling officer for Coe Township, and took an active and prominent part in home military affairs during that trying period. While a resident of Canada, during the rebellion of McKenzie, he took up arms in defense of the Queen, saying that it was the duty of every man to light for the country whose protection he invoked. That rebellion was, however, soon crushed, and Mr. Pearsall's views were sustained.

Few men in Rock Island County have exerted a greater moral influence over the community in which he lives than Deacon Win. C. Pearsall. Prominent in every undertaking which has a tendency to elevate the moral tone of society or educate the people, he has necessarily been one of the leading spirits in his part of the county. He has reared a large family, all of whom have taken prominent places in society, and become honored and respected men and women. Personal sketi lies of several of them may be found in this volume. No man in the county is more worthy a place in the galaxy of portraits of the leading and representative men of Rock Island County than the subject of this personal narrative. His life has been one of usefulness and has won the highest esteem of all who know him. His companion in life's journey has shared his labors, partaken of his joys and sorrows, and with him equally deserves and has the highest esteem and regard of all who know her. Therefore as a fitting companion picture to the portrait of Mr. Pearsall we place by its side one of his wife.

In political affinity Mr. Pearsall is a Republican, and he has filled the offices of Trustee and Supervisor. He has been a Deacon in the Congregational Church at Port Byron since its organization, and his wife has been a member of it for a similar period.

\ fHfl»d. Kittilsen, City Marshal of Moline, -: was born in Moline, July 19, 1854, and is g*r -v- " the son of Andrew and Fredrika (Johnson) Kittilsen. His father is a native of Norway and his mother of Sweden, and were pioneers of Moline. When about 16 years of age, Ed. began as an apprentice molder in the shops of the Moline Malleable Iron Co., and subsequently worked with the Union Malleable Iron Co. and the Moline Plow Co., - in all about five years.

In the fall of 1874 Mr. Kittilsen engaged in the ice business with Herman Kaack, built ice-houses and retailed ice in Moline, but in the fall of 1875 he changed his line of business by going in partnership with John A. Fish in the dry-goods and grocery business. This venture proved disastrous, and he sold out in the spring of 1876. He had retained his retail ice business, which he continued until the fall of 1879, and then filled his ice-houses to hold for wholesale trade; but the high water of 1881 swept them away, entailing a heavy loss. Sept. i8, 1880, he was appointed on the police force and served as policeman until May, 1882, when he was made Deputy City Marshal. He was elected Marshal in the spring of 1883 for the years 18S3 to 1S66. The citypolice force consists of six regular men.

Mr. Kittilsen was married at Moline, Sept, 17, 1844, to Miss Rilla Stewart, a daughter of James and Mary (Graham) Stewart. Mrs. K. was born in Hamilton, Canada, March 4, 1859. Mr. Kittilsen has proved a very efficient officer and is deservedly 'popular with the force and the people. In fact, Moline has reason to be proud of her entire police force, which is composed of a body of men conspicuous for their gentlemanly bearing and fidelity to duty. Marshal Kittilsen has always cast his vote with the Republican party.

Our subject was well educated in his native tongue and lived under the parental charge until he was 19 years of age, when, being ambitious, he set sail for America, landing June 9, 1869. He did not tarrylong on the Atlantic coast, but was soon located at Burlington, Iowa, where he remained but a short time, when he came to Rock Island city. Here he was engaged working by the day for 18 months, when he embarked in the brick business in compary with B. H. Redecker. This partnership existed for three years, when he was engaged by Mr. R. Richmond for one year. He subsequently purchased the brick-yards of Mr. Richmond, his younger brother, Matthaes, joining him at this period. Since that time they have conducted a larsie and rather profitable business, giving employment to many men and developing a very profitable business to the commu. nitv To-day both are well known and have an excellent business education; but in 1869, when our subject came into the State, he had but 25 cents in (q his pocket and not a relative in the United State>, and without friends. Neither of them has blood relatives in this country, but by their own strict attention to business and honesty of purpose they have won many friends.