Sangamon County, Illinois - The whole text, 1912 (part 22 of 46)

At the time of the outbreak of the Civil War, he watched with interest the progress of events in the South, and noted the threatening attitude of a number of the Southern States, resolving that if an attempt was made to overthrow the Union, he would strike a blow in its defense. Therefore, in 1862, Mr. Johnson enlisted in Company A, at Camp Butler, Ill. He served two and one-half years and received an honorable discharge in December, 1864, at Quincy, Ill. He took an active part in the battle of Chickamauga, September 20, 1868, was seriously wounded in that battle, and was sent to the hospital, at Louisville, Ky., where he had his arm amputated. He was also in the battles of Chattanooga, Franklin and many skirmishes, under General Beard. He guarded trains from Nashvillé to Franklin and had many engagements with the Guerillas. His military record was most commendable and honorable; he gained the confidence, good will. and respect of all whom he associated with during the long sanguinary struggle. Mr. Johnson's service embraced action in many of the most hotly contested engagements of the Civil War; he was often in the thickest of the fight regardless of his own personal safety, and inspiring his fellowmen by his courage and daring. He is today a prominent member of the G. A. R.

Mr. Johnson was united in marriage in Tay- Jorville, Ill., October 6, 1859, to Nancy J. Hayward. She was born in Christian County in 1841, a daughter of Robert Hayward, born in Connecticut. He came to Christian County in the pioneer days and followed farming. Her mother, Indianne, was born on the road from Indiana to Illinois in the early days, hence the name. Her parents were natives of Indiana. To this union nine children were born: William H., born in Christian County, July 25, 1861, married and lives in Great Falls, Mont., has four children, one daughter Essie and three sons, - EHarl, Olin and Gerald; George L., born in Sangamon County, died November 4, 1896; Elma, lives in North Dakota, married, had one daughter, Elma, who lives in North Dakota; Cyrus E., born in Christian County, January 1, 1878, married, has two boys, - Orville and Hlmer, - lives in Idaho; Oscar D., born in Christian County, March, 1880, married and has four children, - Russell, Genevia, Ruth and Esther, - lives in Idaho; Omer E. born in Christian County, February, 1888, married and has three children - Elvin, Ernest and Luella, - lives in Canyon County, Idaho; Mary, deceased, born in Christian County; Myranda, deceased, born in Christian County; Eliza Catherine, born in Christian County, married William Pierratt of Sangamon County, has two children, - Roy and Clarence; Lulu M., born in Christian County, married to John W. Buddenhagen of Lockport, N. Y., lives in Springfield, Il., has two children, - Harold, born August 23, 1903, and Helen, born December 25, 1907.

Mr. Johnson has been one of the best known stockmen in Sangamon and Christian counties, and Southern Illinois, having been in that business for thirty years, beginning when this was all grazing land, and only one railroad, the Wabash, which ran on wagon tires. He has used wood mold board plows with which he cultivated his fields. Mr. Johnson enjoyed a stanch friendship with President Lincoln, and his first vote was cast for him. He was always a Republican and has always taken an active part in politics. While Mr. Johnson is a member of the Methodist Church, he has many friends in all denominations. Perhaps one of his most marked characteristics is his loyalty which is manifested in his citizenship, and in all his social relations as well as his home life. In his family, he is generous, kind and loving, manifesting all the attributes of a devoted husband and father. He has a charming personality, and enjoys the highest respect of his fellow men,

JOHNSON, James P. - The change in land yalues in Illinois during the past thirty or forty years has been remarkable; the discovery of coal and oil have not only done their share to- wards sending up the prices, but have attracted vast industries from other parts of the country ; eager to secure suitable locations for their plants and factories. None have been in a better position to note these changes than those who have dealt in real estate during this period, and one who has watched the values rise year by year, for over a third of a century, is James P. Johnson, of No. 323 South Spring Street, Springfield, who has been a resident of the Capital City for over twenty years. He was born at Athens, Athens County, Ohio, June 30, 1844, a son of Henry M. and Margaret (Campbell) Johnson, a grandson of Andrew Johnson.

Henry M. Johnson was a native of Ohio, a tailor by occupation, and in politics first.a Whig and later an ardent Republican. In 1849, coming to Illinois with a team and bringing his family, he had reached a point in Jersey County, when his horses in some manner got away and found their way back to the old home in Ohio. They were promptly returned by an uncle, who rode horseback the entire journey for that purpose. Mr. Johnson located at Jerseyville and worked at his trade some years, but later removed to Virden, where he lived until 1904 and then went to live with a daughter, Mrs. Wyatt, where his death occurred in 1908, when eighty-seven years old. Mrs. Johnson passed away in Virden in 1883, when fortyeight years old. They were the parents of five children, namely: James P.; John, Samuel and William, all deceased; Ada, deceased; and Maggie, Mrs. Charles E. Wyatt, of Springfield. Samuel was a scout with Gen. Crook.

James P. Johnson was five years old when the family came from Ohio, and his education was secured in the schools of Jerseyville, Il. When seventeen years of age he accompanied his parents to Virden, and in August, 1862, when not quite eighteen years of age, enlisted for three years as a private of Company H, One Hundred and Twenty-second Regiment, Illinois Volunteer Infantry, Second Division, Second Brigade, Sixteenth Army Corps, and with this company took part in numerous battles, marches and skirmishes. At Trenton, Tenn., he was captured by guerillas and was about to be hanged - indeed the'noose had already been thrown around his neck - when the timely arrival of Union troops allowed him to escape, but only for a time, for while making his way back to his command he was again captured, this time by General Forest, and was taken to Parker's Cross Roads. After the battle at this point he was paroled and sent to Benton Barracks, and when orders came to exchange all prisoners he was sent back to his regiment, then stationed at Corinth, Miss. He next participated in the battle of Paducah and at Nashville, and finally in the last battle of the war, at Mobile. Mr. Johnson, who was the second tallest man in his company, had a war record that was second to none and his honorable discharge took place at Mobile on August 10, 1865. On his return to Illinois he engaged in farming for a time and then established himself in the real estate business in Macomb County, whence he came to Springfield in 1890. He owns several valuable pieces of property, including a farm of forty-one acres located near Chatham Square, and he has engineered some of the largest deals in real estate that have taken place here during the last two decades.

Mr. Johnson was married in February, 1866, to Miss Catherine Lumsden, a member of an old pioneer family of Virden, and a daughter of James Lumsden, of Scotch nativity, and Mary (Utt) Lumsden, whose brother, John Utt, sank the first coal shaft in Macoupin County. To Mr. and Mrs. Johnson there were born three children: Carrie, who married Horace Brooks; Bert, who is engaged in farming; and Myra, who died at the age of sixteen years. The son is a member of the Masons and the Odd Fellows. Mr. Johnson is a member of the First Methodist Episcopal Church, and in politics is a Republican. In addition to being a popular comrade of Stephenson Post No. 30, Grand Army of 'the Republic, he is connected with the Woodmen.

JOHNSON, John, a miner living at 1213 Ledlie Avenue, Springfield, is a representative and public-spirited citizen, and has lived in his present home, which he owns, for the past 38 years. He was born in County Westmeath, Ireland, January 14, 1836, and is a son of Michael and Julia (Coffey) Johnson, both natives of the same county. He received his education in the country schools near Dublin and afterwards worked on a farm. The parents spent their entire lives in Ireland. They had three sons and two daughters, all of whom are deceased except the subject of this sketch. One brother served in the Fourteenth English Regiment in the War with Russia, and was killed in service.

As a young man John Johnson worked on a railroad near Dublin, and in 1862 came to America, landing in Portland, Me. He at once came West, stopping a short time in Chicago, then came on to Springfield. He lived two years at Riverton, Ill., worked one year as a wood-chopper in Macoupin County, in 1865 moved to Oakland, Christian County, where he spent a short time on a farm. He then went to Louisiana and began working on a boat that ran from St. Louis to Lake Providence, remaining there until 1867, when he returned to Springfield and began working on the reservoir, which stands in the northeast part of the city. He spent a short time farming, was engaged in mining fifteen years, in teaming another fifteen years, then returned to mining and has followed this occupation since. Mr. Johnson has always been of honest, industrious habits and character, and has the confidence and esteem of all with whom he has had dealings. He is a member of St. Joseph's Parish, Roman Catholic Church, and in politics is a Democrat. He was a member of the old Volunteer Fire Depart-

Mr. Johnson was married, in Springfield, January 15, 1873, to Miss Helen Rourke, who was born in County Westmeath, Ireland, in 1844. Mr. and Mrs. Rourke had one son and five daughters, all of whom are dead except Mrs. Johnson. Two sons and two daughters were born to Mr. Johnson and his wife, namely: a son and a daughter deceased; Anna L., a prootreader for the "Illinois State Register," and John J., both living at home.

JOHNSON, Niels R. - Few, if any, men who come from Denmark fail in their undertakings. There seems to be something in the very fiber of these hardy sons of the North that makes failure impossible. They never shrink from work, no matter how hard it may be, and combined with their industry is the faculty of saving. Once they have the money they know how to invest it so as to gain a good return, and gradually they become wealthy, while others who appear to have had the same chances drop out of the race. One of these prosperous men of Danish birth is Niels R. Johnson, a farmer of Springfield Township, Sangamon County. He was born September 29, 1858, a son of John and Christina (Hanson) Johnson, farming people.. In 1881 John Johnson brought his family to America, following Niels, who had come in 1879. The father settled in northern Iowa, where he farmed until 1907, when he came to Springfield, which continues to be his home. His wife died May 30, 1907. There were two sons and one daughter: John, of northern Iowa; Mrs. Pauline Handberg, of Springfield, and Niels.

Niels Johnson was educated in Denmark, and was early taught to work. He learned the earpenter's trade in addition to farming, and had some experience in both lines before he came to America. Landing in New York, he came direct to Springfield, arriving here May 10, 1879. Immediately he found employment in a dairy, and later embarked in a milk and dairy business for himself, conducting it very successfully until he bought a farm. He purchased ninety acres at one time and 171 acres another, making a total of 261 acres, all of it being in Woodside Township, where he is engaged in general farming, with special at- Few men have achieved more in the same length of time than this once poor lad, for in addition to his fine farm Mr. Johnson owns stock in coal mines in Illinois and is otherwise interested in properties which yield good incomes,

Mr. Johnson was married in Springfield October 14, 1886, to Minnie Wenneborg, born in Germany February 21, 1864, but brought to America at the age of three years by her father, Otto Wenneborg. He and his wife are now living retired in Springfield. The children of this family are: Mrs. Johnson; Mrs. Anna

Steffen, of Springfield; Mrs. Mary Speidel, of Quincy, IN, and Otto, of Springfield. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson have had five children: Otto O., Paul L., Ella C., Carrie and Wilbert N. Mr. Johnson is a member of the Lutheran Church, as are all the family. He is a Republican and has served as School Director for a number of years, as well as Highway Commissioner one term. He is one of the most responsible men of his locality and enjoys unlimited confidence and esteem from his neighbors.

JOHNSTON, James H., a veteran of the Civil War and a highly respected citizen of Illiopolis, Ill., was born in Richmond, Va., February 16, 1837, a son of John Johnston, a native of Scotland, who was a brickmason by trade. The father came to America in an early day and located in Richmond, where he lived for several years, then moved to Illinois and located near Danville, Vermilion County, but later returned to Virginia, where his death ocurred. His youngest child, James H., subject of this sketch, is the only survivor of the family. The latter began his education in Richmond and continued it in Vermilion County. He learned the harness-making trade in boyhood, worked at it a short time and then learned the trade of barber, at which he worked several years. At the time of the gold fever he went to California and remained several years prospecting. He returned to Illinois and later to Richmond, where he remained but a short time, then coming back to Sangamon County. He later lived in Springfield about a year, about a year in Logan County, and conducted a barber shop for over thirty years in Illiopolis, Ill. He suffered a paralytic stroke in 1900 and since then has lived retired from active business.

Mr. Johnston enlisted in Company C, Twentieth Indiana Volunteer Infantry, as a musician, and served the remainder of the war. He took part in the battle of Gettysburg and many other notable engagements, and was wounded once. He discharged his duty with credit to himself and his company, and won the respect and esteem of his comrades. He is a Democrat in politics and a member of the Methodist Church, He has been successful in business and owns a comfortable home in Illiopolis. He draws a good pension and, though in poor health, is contented and happy, and wants for nothing. He has many friends and enjoys the good will of his neighbors and acquaintances.

Mr. Johnston was married, in Sangamon County, October 20, 1868, to Hester A. May, a native of the county, who was born May 10. 1851, daughter of Anderson W. May, a native of Ohio, who came to Sangamon County at an early day, and spent the remainder of his life on a farm near Rochester, where his death occurred, December 24, 1875. His wife who was born in Clermont County, Ohio, died April 20, 1901. Eight daughters were born to Mr. May and wife, of whom three survive besides Mrs. Johnston. Mr. and Mrs. Johnston had eleven children, of whom five are now living: John E., of

Denver, Col.; Nora, wife of Charles Romick, of Whitehouse, Ohio; Fred R., of Decatur, Il.; Bessie, wife of Charles Benvenuto, of Niantic, Ill.; Emi M., at home, teaching school near Lowder, Ill. There are four grandchildren in the family.

JONES, Elijah. - The highest meed of admiration is given to the veterans, even when the most selfish of times are at hand, because of the fact that they proved themselyes ready to give up their lives for an unselfish love of country, and devotion to their flag which waved above them. The good soldier, although stimulated by his patriotism, suffered untold agony, and to his eyes, dimmed by pain, the glory of conflict did not appear nearly as great as the soothing realization that he had done his full duty, and exhibited great moral and physical courage. One of the honored veterans of Springfield is Elijah Jones, Senior Vice Commander of Stephenson Post, No. 30, Grand Army of the Republic. He is now living retired at No. 817 Governor Street, Springfield.

Mr. Jones was born January 1, 1842,-in Barren County, Ky., a son of Martin and Lucinda (Wilson) Jones, the latter being the second wife of Martin Jones. While residing in Kentucky, Martin Jones was a slave owner, but on account of his views and the subject of slavery, left that State and came to Illinois. A few years later he returned to Kentucky, where he married, but in 1852 returned to Illinois, locating on a farm near Mattoon. Mr. Jones was married three times, first to a Miss Webb. After the death of his second wife, Lucy Wilson, he married Nancy Chandler. In 1861, he retired from active labor, although he resided on the farm with his son until his demise in 1867. He was the father of fifteen children, of whom Elijah Jones is the youngest.

The educational advantages of Commander Jones were limited to ten months in Kentucky, and several winter sessions in Illinois, and at the same time he did a man's work on the farm. On July 13, 1861, he enlisted for three years in the First Illinois Cavalry, and re-enlisted as a veteran, January 1, 1864, in Company A, Fiftyfourth Illinois Volunteer Infantry, being made a corporal of his company. At the first battle, Lexington, Mo., he was taken prisoner. He was wounded in a skirmish while crossing the river from Little Rock, by a minie ball, in the left leg. At the time, it was thought he had recoyered sufficiently to rejoin his regiment, and he participated in the second fight at Corinth; was in the Siege of Vicksburg, the taking of Little Rock, and other less important engagements. He was finally mustered out and honorably discharged in October, 1865, after four years and three months' service. °

Returning home, like many others, he resumed farming, but two years later opened a grocery at Mattoon, conducting it for three years. For the next two years, he was a commercial traveler, finally coming to Springfield in 1883, in connection with the State Board of

Health. Becoming interested in coal mining, he was superintendent of a mine for four years. All this time, however, he was bothered by his wound, and finally was compelled to submit to amputation in consequence of the wound he had received in his left leg at Little Rock twentyfive years previous. He retired, and is in comfortable circumstances. The government has endeavored in a small measure to recompense him by paying him a moderate pension, but nothing will restore his lost member or give him back the years of suffering which sapped his strength and saddened his days. He has been very active in Stevenson Post, No. 30, G. A. R., and is now Senior Vice Commander. Ever since he cast his first vote, he has been a loyal Republican. He is a member of the I. O. O. F. and formerly was a Methodist, but now is connected with no church organization.

In November, 1866, the young hero of many battles was married to Emeline Hart, of Paradise, Ill., daughter of Joseph B. Hart. She died in Springfield, January 29, 1901, having borne him ten children, five of whom died in childhood. Those living are: Joseph W., of Springfield, married Sue E. Tucker of Decatur; Kate, Mrs, Alva Davis of Carthage, Ill.; V. H., of Springfield, married Lillian Myers; Gertrude, unmarried, and Forest Magnolia, Mrs. Samuel Nayler of Carthage, Ill. Mr. Jones is one of the most genial of men, notwithstanding his affliction, and he has done a man's work in a man's way, and made many warm, personal friends.

JONES, George W., a prominent citizen of Riverton, Ill., and a civil employe of the Civil War, has lived in Riverton for the past fortyfour years. He was born in Prince George County, Md., October 17, 1844, a son of Charles B. and Ann (Wilson) Jones, both natives of Maryland. The father was a farmer and maehinist, and both he and his wife died in their native State. They were parents of six sons and four daughters, and seven children are now living, all in the Hast except George W. The father was of Welsh parentage.

George W. Jones received his education in his native county and in his boyhood, worked for a time in a machine shop. At the time of the war he went to Washington and secured a position driving a wagon for the Government, going to the front and serving in this post nine months. He was at Fredericksburg, Va., at the time General McClellan was in front of Richmond. From Fredericksburg he went to Washington and secured employment with the Government in that city. He remained at this post until ten months prior to the close of the war, when he became a member of an army construction corps, serving in that capacity until the close of the struggle.

He next secured a position as wagon master and took charge of a wagon train for the Government which started from Washington in the fall of 1865 and came over the old National Road to Springfield, going through Frederick, Md., Columbus, Indianapolis and Terre

Haute. At Springfield the outfit was sold by the Government. At that time the Leland hotel was in course of construction and he secured a position on this building for a short time. He was also for twenty-five years connected with the Riverton Coal Company and other coal mining companies as engineer, and is at present employed as engineer for the Springfield Coal Mining Company.

Mr. Jones has always been active and energetic and has made good use of his opportunities to better himself and promote the interests submitted to his care. He has always taken an active interest in public affairs, and in politics is a Republican. He has the esteem and confidence of his townsmen and has served on both the Town and School Boards for a number of years. He is a member of the Modern Woodmen and has a large number of friends. He has spent the larger portion of his life in Sangamon county, where he is well known, and has a reputation for integrity and reliability. He owns a very pleasant home in tiverton, besides other property.

Mr. Jones was married in Joliet, Il., in 1878 to Catherine Hingy, a native of Canada, whose parents settled at Joliet and spent the remainder of their lives there. Four sons and two daughters were born to Mr. Jones and his wife, and four of their children still survive: George E. of Joliet; Ellis, also of Joliet; Hillary and Stella, at home. There are also two grandchildren in the family.

JONES, Oscar D - Some of the farmers of Sangamon County have so prospered in their operations that they are abe to retire from active labor and live in ease and comfort. One of the men who has gained a comfortable competence from his farm land is Oscar D. Jones, who was born in Louisa County, Va., November 21, 18C0, a son of David G. and Mary (Walker) Jones, both being born in the same county as their son. The father was a farmer and never came west, his death occurring in 1871. During the War of 1812, he was a brave and loyal soldier. His father, the grandfather of Oscar D. Jones, was born in England and was a Revolutionary soldier. The mother died in 1902. By the first marriage of David G. Jones there were the following children: Langdon; Spottswood; Mary, wife of James Williams, a farmer; Jane, wife of David Bunch of Virginia; and Caroline. By his second marriage there were these children: Nannie; Oscar D.; and Mattie, wife of Frank Stewart, lives at Berkard, Ill.

After receiving a good common school education, Oscar D. Jones worked for his father on the farm, until he was twenty-two years old. At that time he came to Fancy Prairie, Menard County, Ill.. and spent fifteen years farming. In 1905. he came to Springfield, building his beautiful two-story residence on

On June 8, 1894, Mr. Jones was married in Louisa County, Va., by the Rev. J. J. Roads of the Methodist Church, to Sallie Boyd, born in Louisa County, Va. July 6, 1876. Her father survives, but her mother died February 15, 1905. Mr. and Mrs. Jones became the parents of the following children. Edith Virginia, born March 30, 1905, and Mary Louisa, born February 8, 1907. In politics Mr. Jones is a Democrat. He belongs to the Methodist Church and is one of its most loyal supporters. All his life Mr. Jones has endeayored to live according to his faith, and has not only succeeded in business, but has attached many friends to him because of his kindly nature and ready sympathy.

JONES, Owen W., of Mechanicsburg Township, Sangamon County, has spent his entire life on the farm he now owns and occupies, where he was born, March 9, 1868. He is a son of E. W. and Margaret A. (Campbell) Jones, the former born at Wheeling, W. Va., and the latter near Frankfort, Ky., he a son of William Jones, and she a daughter of J. J. Campbell, of Kentucky. The grandfather was a soldier in the Union army, and after the Civil War came to Charleston, Ill., later locating in Mechanicsburg Township. The father of Owen W. Jones located in Clear Lake Township, was married in Springfield in 1862, then purchased a farm in Mechanicsburg Township, which he cleared and improved. He originally had fifty-one and three-fourths acres, all in timber, but added to his land from time to time until he owned seventy-two acres. He died on this farm March 4, 1907, and his widow died in August, 1908. They were parents of children as follows: J. J., of Mechanicsburg; Owen W.; Eva, Mrs. Fred Cass, of Buffalo Hart Township.

In boyhood Owen W. Jones attended the district school, and he was reared to agricultural pursuits. He owns twenty and one-half acres of the home farm and rents 100 acres. additional, carrying on general farming and raising cattle and hogs. He was married, December 24, 1889, to Abigail Law, born in Cooper Township. Sangamon County, daughter of Thomas Law, who was born in Tennessee, and his wife in Clear Lake Township. Children as follows have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Jones: Shelby, Melvin and Bessie, all at home.

Mr. Jones has taken an active interest in affairs in his community and served twelve years as Highway Commissioner and one term as School Director in Mechanicsburg Township. He is a Republican in politics and a publicspirited, representative citizen. He belongs to Lodge No. 328, I. O. O. F., and No, 559, K. of P., of Mechanicsburg, also to I. O. R. M. Chicopee Tribe No. 556. He is well known and highly esteemed in his neighborhood, where

JONES, Samuel T. - Samuel T. Jones, better known as "Thornt Jones," needs no special introduction to the readers of this book, not only because at the present time he is serving his third term as Clerk of the Circuit Court of Sangamon County, but also because he has been one of the leading representatives of the stock-raising interests in Illinois. In this connection he has gained a very wide acquaintance and his reputation extends beyond the boundaries of the State. Mr. Jones was born in Logan County, TIL, on March 7, 1860 and at eleven months old was brought to Sangamon County by his parents, John R. and Mary A. Jones of Williamsville, this county. He acquired his education in the public schools of Williamsville and in 1877 spent one year as a student in the State

3loomington, Ill. where he pursued a scientific course covering four years being thus weil equipped for important and -responsible duties in business life. From that time S. T. Jones has been industriously and actively connected with live-stock breeding, the raising of both horses and cattle, and he is to-day considered among the leading live-stock judges of the State. In connection with his brother, M. E. Jones, he carried on an extensive stock-raising business, making a specialty of pure bred stock. They were breeders of registered shorthorn cattle, made displays of their stock only at

National and State Shows, and at the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago they showed three herds, two pure bred and one grade herd, taking first and second prizes on pure bred two years old, first on pure bred yearling, and first and second on pure bred calves, first on grade two years old steer, second on grade yearling steer and first on grade calf, sweep-stakes on two-year old, yearling and calf, pure bred, and grand sweep-stakes, open to all ages and breeds, on the steer Banner Bearer. All of these animals were bred on the Jones farms. Mr. Jones also bred the dam and granddam of Banner Bearer. At the close of the Columbian Exposition in 1893 he sold his interest to his brother, who still conducts a large stock business. <A few years later he entered the employ of J. F. Prather and Company (bankers) in the capacity of assistant cashier. There he remained until elected to the position he now holds, being the only Republican elected to thet office in over forty years.

Samuel T. Jones' father, John R. Jones, was born in Louisa County, Va., December 18, 1827, and is of Welsh descent. His paternal greatgrandfather came to this county from Wales at an early day. His father, Samuel Jones, was also a native of Louisa County, Va., and a son of Henson Jones. The former grew to man- hood in that county and married Lucy Desper, a daughter of Isom Desper, who was also a representative of an early Virginian family. John R. Jones' father moved to Ohio in 1831 locating in Ross County, that State, and died in 1845, his wife dying in 1841. John R. Jones married Miss Mary A. Talbott January 24, 1856. She was born in Ohio, of which State her parents, Thornton and Louisa (Welch) Talbott were natives.

On the 22nd day of January, 1884, in Willjamsvyille, Samuel T. Jones was united in marriage to Miss Annabell Brittin, a daughter of Eyans E. and Elizabeth (Ridgeway) Brittin.

His mother moved to Virginia and from there to Ohio in 1800. He was married in 1818 to Mary J. England and they established their home in what is now Sangamon County. They had eight children, of this number Evans E. Brittin, Jr., being fifth in order of birth. He was born November 26, 1829, and married Melissa Peeler, by whom he had two children. After her death he wedded Elizabeth Ridgeway, and unto them five children were born, Annabell, the first, being born January 22, 1862. Mr. and Mrs. S. T. Jones have two daughters, Grace and Mabel, who now reside with their parents.

Fraternally Mr. Jones is a member of the Blue Lodge of Masons in Williamsville; Sangamo Lodge of Perfection, Fourteenth Degree, in Springfield; Oriental Consistory of S. P. R. S., Thirty-second Degree Masons, Chicago; Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, Chicago; Benevolent Protective Order of Elks; Modern Woodmen of America; The Court of Honor; Yeomen of America, and is a member of Sangamo Club and the Chamber of Commerce, Springfield, Il. He has ever been reliable in business and throughout his business career he has followed progressive methods. The same characteristics have been manifest in his official service and have made him one of the worthy representatives of the public affairs in Sangamon County.

JORDAN, Mrs. Elsie P. - Some of the most prosperous landowners of Sangamon County are women who have inherited their property from father or husband, and being left in charge of affairs, display a creditable amount of business sense and ability in attending to them. One of these is Mrs. Elsie P. Jordan, widow of the late Marion A. Jordan, who was born in Sangamon County, near Glenarm, now her home, Jan. 30, 1852, being a daughter of Josiah Lard. The latter was born in Missouri, May 19, 1819, and was a farmer by occupation, coming to Illinois with his parents in 1836. On September 22, 1842, he married Jemima Jane Crowder, born in Hardin County, Ky., June 5, 1825, but brought to Sangamon County by her parents in 1833. There were six children in the Lard family: John J., Lydia A., Sarah L., Elsie P., George R. and Martha A. His first wife dying,

Mrs. Jordan was educated in Ball Township, remaining at home until her marriage to Thomas H. Jackson, in Springfield, Ill., September 9, 1873. He was born in Scott County, Il., May 10, 1853. They settled on a farm in Ball Township, and lived there until the death of Mr. Jackson, on May 11, 1882. His remains are itterred in Stout Cemetery. The children born of this marriage were: Nora, born February 8, 1875, died in October, 1878, and two who died in infancy, while those living are: William H., born May 30, 1878; Minnie J., born February 16, 1880, and Thomas A., born June 3, 1882, all still at home. After the death of her husband, Mrs. Jackson continued for a year on the farm, then moved to Springfield where she spent two years, There she was married by Judge Matthews to Marion A. Jordan, on January 11, 1886. Moving back to the farm, they remained on it until 1888, when they came to Glenarm, where Mr. Jordan went into the grocery business, continuing until his death, January 30, 1894. He was buried in the same cemetery as her first husband. There were three children by the second marriage: Marie, born October 27, 1887, married Edward Newlin, May 8, 1905, and they live in Los Angeles, Cal.; Bessie M., born October 8, 1890, is at home as also is Orlo A., born May 21, 1894. Mrs. Jordan still conducts her husband's grocery business, and owns two fine farms in Sangamon County. She is a lady of exceptional business ability, and under her able care, the grocery maintains the same standard as when Mr. Jordan was alive. At the same time she has found time to cultivate fraternal associations, belonging to the Court of Honor, District Court No. 338, and the Royal Circle No. 316, both of Glenarm. Her husband was a member of the Modern Woodmen. She is one who makes friends everywhere and is loved by a wide circle of appreciative friends, who appreciate her excellent qualities and admire her business acumen,

JORDAN, Jacob, an honored veteran of the Civil War, is a retired farmer and well-known citizen of the village of Chatham, Ill., Mr. Jordan was born in Anderson County, Ky., where he was reared and educated, and in boyhood learned the details of farming, which he adopted as an occupation when he started out in the world for himself. He is a son of Isaac and Zerelda (Serrey) Jordan, the former born in Virginia, in 1796, and the latter a native of Kentucky. The father moyed from Virginia to Kentucky as a young man and became a farmer in Anderson County. Zerelda Serrey's parents were natives of Kentucky, where their entire lives were spent.

After receiving his education Jacob Jordan took up agricultural pursuits, and August 22, 1862, enlisted in Company K, Ninth Kentucky Cavalry, at Eminence, Ky., where he was mustered out at the end of one year. He re-enlisted, January 15, 1864, in Company D, Fiftyhe) fourth United States Infantry, at Louisville, where he was also mustered out in September, 1865. He served the first time under Captain William Edwards, and the second time under Captain L. D. Brown, being mustered in by Gen. John M. Palmer. He took part in the Battle of

John Morgan July 4, 1862, in Kentucky, and followed him twenty-four days through Indiana and Ohio and captured him in the latter State, participating in many skirmishes. Near the close of the war Mr. Jordan spent about four months fighting, guerrillas in the Kentucky mountains, and during this time suffered many hardships and had many narrow escapes, one of their most troublesome enemies being Ben Frohman. Mr. Jordan won a very creditable record during his service and was never captured or wounded. He is a member of the Grand Army of the Republic.

After the war Mr. Jordan returned to his native State, and in November, 1879, moved from Kentucky to Chatham, Il., which has since been his home. He was married, in Anderson County, Ky., February, 1859, to Miss Sarah E. Rucker, a native of Anderson County. born October 6, 1843, daughter of Ezekiel and Rebecca (Cummings) Rucker, both natives of Kentucky. Her father was a soldier in the Mexican War and died in the city of Mexico, after which his widow lived many years on the farm in Kentucky. Mrs. Rucker moved to Chatham, Il., in 1871, and there her death occurred in August, 1892. Mrs. Jordan had two brothers who served in the Civil War, one of whom was killed in service and the other is in the Soldiers' Home at Danville, lll. During the time her husband was in the army Mrs. Jordan supported two children on the farm and for two winters hauled and chopped her own wood. She spun and wove the cloth for her family in her early married life. She and her husband had one son in the Spanish-American War. Sixteen children were born to this couple, as follows: Isaac S., born in Kentucky, October 24, 1859; Annie B., September 8, 1861; Richard T., April 18, 1863; John C., September 30, 1864; Ulysses S., July 25, 1866; Lillie M., September 26, 1868; Hattie S., July 17, 1870; William O., April 25, 1872; James P., February 14, 1874; Russell, August 14, 1876; Columbus, September 2, 1877; Raleigh W., May 7, 1879; twins, born September 25, 1881, lived but a short time; Lena M., born March 28, 1882; Seaburt R., July 16, 1884. Of these children ten survive, seven sons and three daughters. This is one of Sangamon County's largest families and all its members are highly respected by those who know them.

Mr. Jordan is a member of the Christian Church and is a stanch Republican. He has always taken an active interest in public affairs and has served many times as Road Commissioner and Village Trustee. He was a success-

JORDAN, Winfield S., a substantial agriculturist of Sangamon County, who is carrying on operations on his well-cultivated tract of forty acres in Section 18, Cooper Township, was born in Lawrenceburg, Anderson County, Ky., June 3, 1843, a son of Isaac and Sorrendo (Sercey) Jordan, farming people of Kentucky, where both spent their entire lives. They were the parents of ten children, of whom the following survive: Mrs. Martha Caruthers, residing in Kentucky; Jacob, living in Chatham, Ill., John, of Franklin County, Ky., James, of Lexington, Ky.. and Winfield S. <All of the brothers of Mr. Jordan served throughout the Civil War.

Winfield S. Jordan was educated in Kentucky, and in his boyhood worked on the home farm. When the Civil War broke out, young Jordan was fired with patriotism, and eventually, in 1863, enlisted from Frankfort, Ky., in Company G, Thirtieth Regiment, Illinois Volunteer Infantry, with which he served until 1865, participating in many battles, among which were Perryville and Cynthiana, Ky., and Salt Works, Va., the latter being the place where Col. Breckenridge was captured. After the close of the war, during which Mr. Jordan made a gallant record, he returned home, and after his marriage was engaged in farming for a time. He then moved to Chatham, Ill., where for about ten years he was engaged in farming, and then - moved to Glenarm, where he entered the employ of the Chicago, Peoria & St. Louis Railroad Company, continuing in their service for five years and then removing to Springfield, where he worked for three years in the rolling mills. After five years spent in farming in Christian County, Mr. Jordan moved to Cooper Township, Sangamon County, where he has since carried on agricultural operations, although for short periods he has lived in Mt. Auburn, Rochester and Springfield. He is a Republican in politics and his religious connection is with the Methodist Church.

Mr. Jordan was married in Anderson County, Ky., in 1880, to Elizabeth Humes, who was born in Washington County, Ky., and to this union there were born two children, of whom one survives, Isaac, who is engaged in farming near Springfield. Mrs. Jordan died September 17; 1895, and on September 17, 1897, Mr. Jordan took for his second wife Mary Dobson, who was born in Missouri in 1864. Her parents, who were farming people of Missouri, moved to Illinois and settled in Sangamon County, where the remainder of their lives were spent. Mrs. Jordan is a consistent member of the Methodist Church.

JUDD, George, who owns a nice farm of thirty acres on the edge of the city of Springfield, I1., has spent his entire life in this vicinity. He was born in Springfield, April 17, 1849, a son of Evi and Paulina (Southwick) Judd, the former a native of Ireland and the latter of New York State. The father came to America as a young man and spent a few years at Montreal, Canada, coming to Springfield in _ 1888. He entered land from the Government and carried on farming and also worked at his trade of brick mason, making his home at Springfield until his death, April 16, 1870. He took part in the Mormon War. His wife died at Carlinville, May 14, 1869.

Mr. Judd was educated in Springfield public schools and in youth worked on his father's farm. For eleven years he worked in the brick yard for John Lauterbach, then took up teaming and followed that occupation three years, following which he spent thirteen years at the Black Diamond Coal Mine, and eleven years since he bought his present home and the small fertile farm he has so successfully cultivated. He and his wife are members of the Methodist Church and active in its good work, and in politics he is a Republican. He has many warm friends in the city and stands well with all who have had any dealings with him. He was personally acquainted with Abraham Lincoln and had much respect for him and his principles.

October 29, 1874, Mr. Judd was married in Springfield, to Helen Fitch, born in Jackson County, Ohio, November 8, 1852, daughter of Stephen A. Fitch, also a native of that State. Mr. Fitch was a carpenter by trade and died in Ohio, where he had spent his entire life, in 1856. His widow later came to Springfield, and died, at the home of Mrs. Judd, in 1881. Four children were born to Mr. Judd and wife, of whom three now survive: Anna, wife of Charles Bryant, of Springfield, who conducts a dairy; Nancy A., married James Thompson, a miner, and she conducts a grocery store on Laurel Street, Springfield; James, a miner living in Springfield. There are eleven grandchildren in the family. Mr. Judd's comfortable home is pleasantly located on the southwesteru corner of Fourth and Ash Streets.

JUDD, Marquis L., a retired farmer of Dawson, Sangamon County, comes of old American families which have proven themselves reliable in times of public peril in successive generations. His parents were Rezin and Hve (Shinkle) Judd, natives respectively of Kentucky and Ohio. The father emigrated with his parents from Kentucky to Ohio when he was five years old. The family settled in Clermont county, that state and lived there twenty-eight years. When they removed from Ohio to Illinois, making the journey by wagon, and passing through the woods and unbridged streams, they found the "new country" plentifully peopled by Indians. They acquired 208 acres of government land two miles east of Clear Lake, where they made improvements and farmed until 1857. In 1858 they traded their land for houses and a stock of merchandise at Dawson, where the elder Judd died in 1876, aged seventy-four years, and his widow in 1888, aged eighty-four years. They had ten children, four of whom are living at this time. William W., the eldest, manages a store in Dawson, Ill.; Margaret E. (Judd) Alls, born February 13, 1839, lives at Roby, Ill.; Rezin A. V., agent for the Illinois Traction System at Dawson, was born December 16, 1846; Marquis L., born December 23, 1841.

Marquis L. Judd was reared on his father's farm and acquired his education in the public schools near his home. He was employed on his father's place most of the time until the family removed to Dawson. His father enlisted in Company F, Seventieth Regiment, Illinois Volunteer Infantry, for service in the Civil War, but was taken sick before the muster. Marquis then took his place in the company, was mustered in and served under Captain Cummings, being mustered out at the end of his term of three months and honorably discharged. Later he took part in the operations before Vicksburg, Miss., in 1863.

Mr. Judd was variously employed during his active years. Some of the time he farmed with considerable success. He was the first carrier of Dawson Rural Delivery Route No. 21, which he drove for six years. Previously he was in the employ of a coal company for a considerable time. He is a Republican and a Methodist. In Masonic circles he is known as a member of Dawson Lodge No. 556, Free and Accepted Masons, and is also a member of the allied Order of the Eastern Star. He has never married.

JUDD, Rezin A. V., agent of the Illinois Traction Company at Dawson, is one of the trusted men of that corporation, and has proven his worth through years of steadfast endeavor. He was born in Clear Lake Township, Sangamon County, December 16, 1846, a son of Rezin and Eve (Shinkle) Judd, the former born in Mason County, Ky., December 26, 1798, and the latter in Brown County, Ohio, December 2, 1804. The father went to Ohio from Kentucky when only five years of age, being taken there by his parents, and Brown County, of that State, remained the family home until 1826, when migration was made to Sangamon County and settlement effected eight and one-half miles east of Springfield, in Clear Lake Township. In 1857 removal was made to Dawson, where the father conducted a store, and there he died in 1873. His widow survived him until 1888. William Judd, grandfather of Rezin A. V. Judd, founded the family in this country, coming from his native land, Wales, while on the maternal side the origin was of German stock. Ten children were born to Rezin and Eve Judd, six sons and four daughters, of whom there are three surviving sons, all residents of Dawson: R. A. V.; William W., a grocer; and Marquis, retired; and

Township, where he was educated, and found employment for his boyish energies on his father's farm. Upon reaching maturity he engaged in farming for himself, being thus engaged for many years. He also clerked for his father, and finally entered the employ of the Illinois Traction Company, where he has proved to be the right man in the right place. He is a Democrat in politics. Fraternally he belongs to Dawson Lodge No. 712, Modern Woodmen, and Dawson Lodge No. 556, A. F. & A. M., being a member of the council of the former, and was secretary of the latter, as well as Junior Warden. The Methodist Church of Dawson holds his membership.

The marriage of Mr. Judd took place in Fulton County, Ill., March 23, 1876, when he was united with Sarah Bolander, born in that county, April 24, 1850, daughter of Stephen Bolander, a native of Ohio. Mr. Bolander was married in Ohio to one of that State's native daughters, and with his father-in-law moved to Fulton County in its early days, locating on a farm, which he developed into a valuable property. Both he and his wife are deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Judd are the parents of one daughter, Nellie, who lives with her parents. Mr. Judd owns his beautiful home in Dawson, where he and his family enjoy all the comforts of urban life without any of its disagreeable features. He is a man of influence in his community and has earned the prosperity which has attended his efforts.

KABURECK, George, District Manager for the Nationa] Protective Legion, of Waverly, N. Y., having charge of the work in twelve counties in Illinois, has been a resident of Springfield, Ill., for several years and has been connected with his present line of work since August, 1907. Mr. Kabureck was born near Paderborn, St. Clair County, Ill., November 10, 1883, and is a son of Albert and Elizabeth (Rapp) Kabureck, who have lived on a farm there since their marriage. They reared a family of seven children. George Kabureck was reared on his father's farm and attended the district school from the age of six to twelve years, then worked for his father until he was seventeen years old, when he spent the year 1899-1900 in the business college conducted by Prof. Joseph P. Foeller, at Belleville, Ll.

Upon leaving school Mr. Kabureck was employed as bookkeeper, collector and city salesman for Joseph Leopold & Brother, a wholesale liquor house of Belleville, where he worked from November 19, 1901, until September 1, 1905. He then accepted a position with the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, for which he worked until August 6, 1907, when he joined the Nationa] Protective Legion and was employed by it as Assistant District Manager until September 1, 1908, since which time he has been District Manager. He has been very successful in advancing the interests of the order and his wife has for some time served as Secretary of Capital Legion No. 1981, of the city, and Mr. Kabureck holds the office of President. He is thoroughly informed on the principles and teachings of the organization, and is well fitted to impart his knowledge and enthusiasm to others.

December 29, 1908, Mr. Kabureck was married, in St. Patrick's Church, in Springfield, to Margaret Mary Ryan, born in Springfield, March 17, 1887, daughter of John W. and Anna Kin- Sella Ryan, the father a native of Ireland and the mother of Canada. Mr. Ryan is a strong Republican; he and his wife are residents of Springfield, and are members of St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Mr. Kabureck and wife belong to the Church of the Immaculate Conception. He is also a member of the Knights of Columbus and of Pawnee Tribe No. 66, Improved Order of Red Men, which he joined in 1907. He is a man of honesty and integrity, has no bad habits, and is conscientious and industrious in carrying on any work undertaken, having made a success of every enterprise in which he has engaged since leaving home as a boy.

KANE, Charles P. - It is difficult to recall mentally a time when the busy and populous city of Springfield, was a scattered village of wooden houses, but when Philo Beers, the maternal grandfather of Hon. Charles P. Kane, decided to erect a brick -house on the corner of Fifth and Madison Streets, he knew that he enjoyed the distinction of having the only one of that material. That was not so long ago, and there are those still living who can remember the innovation. The Beers family were distinguished, not only as pioneers, but also as military people, and they, together with the Kanes, were closely identified with early affairs in Sangamon County.

Charles P. Kane was born at Springfield, Ill., December 15, 1850, and his parents were Rev. Andrew J. and Caroline M. (Beers) Kane. Andrew J. Kane was born in Guilford County, N. C., February 11, 1817, and was ordained a minister in the Christian Church, in 1842. He assisted in building the first bridge over the Sangamon River, at Carpenter's Mill, in 1839, and his death occurred in 1896, when he lacked but three months of being eighty years of age. He married Caroline M. Beers, a native of Sangamon County, who is the only surviving child of Philo and Martha (Stillman) Beers. Mrs. Kane is prominent in religious and social affairs, and is active in the order of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Her grandfather, Zachariah Beers, was a soldier in the Revolutionary War and served as an Orderly Sergeant in the Connecticut Militia, entering at the age of sixteen years. He also became a poet of considerable repute and was the author of many patriotic songs which were popular during the administration of President Jefferson. Mrs. Kane is nearly related by marriage, to Pierre Menard, first Lieutenant Governor of Illinois. Philo Beers, son of Zachariah and father of Mrs. Kane, was a native of Woodbury, Conn. He served in the New York Militia in the War of 1812, and then came to Illinois, where he later served as a member of the General Assembly which met in 1824, at Vandalia, then the State Capital, at which session of the legislature Elias K. Kane was elected United States were some interesting features about the marriage of the first white couple whose union was celebrated within the present limits of Sangamon County, the wedding taking place November 2, 1820, and Rey. Stephen England officiating as minister. It happened that he had no suitable shoes to wear in his official capacity and was forced to borrow a pair of Indian moccasins from his brother-in-law, Evan Brittin. Just sixty-one years to a day, after this first wedding was celebrated, Charles P. Kane, a grandson of Philo Beers, and a granddaughter of Evan Brittin were married in the same county. An interesting item connected with that first wedding forcibly shows the resourcefulness of the dames and maids of long ago. The opportunities for providing a desirable wedding feast were few, and although the family of the bride borrowed all the white flour in the neighborhood there still was not enough to make the cake dear to New York housewives, so a toothsome cake of corn meal was baked, and when it was covered with icing, it presented a suffciently festal appearance.

Charles P. Kane attended school at Springfield and completed the high school course, then entered the office of Hay, Green & Littler, as a law student, and was admitted to the Bar at the age of twenty years. He at once entered into practice, served three years as City Attorney, and in 1884 was elected Judge of the County Court. Upon retiring from the Bench he resumed private practice. In political views Mr. Kane is a Republican casting his first Presidential vote for Gen. U. S. Grant, and in 1892, was the candidate of his party for Congress. He has served as a member of the Board of Supervisors of Sangamon County two years and for five years was a member of the Board of Education of Springfield. At one time he was connected with the Illinois National Bank, having aided in its organization. He is a member of the State Historical Society, has contributed a number of historical papers to its records, and is the author of the article in this work entitled "Early Settlement of Sangamon County." He is a member of the Chamber of Commerce, of the Illini Country Club, the Sons of the American Revolution, and the Masonie Order. In the latter he has taken fortytwo degrees, including thirty-two of the Scottish Rite, and is Past Grand Commander of the Mr. Kane was

KANE, William, well known as the old, reliable expressman, of Springfield, has demonstrated what persistent effort will accomplish. After years of hard work, he has accumulated a comfortable competency which will provide for his declining yeurs. He was born in Ireland, May 9, 1533, and is one of the best representatives of that genial people to be found in the city. He is a son of George and Elizabeth Kane, both natives of Ireland. 1546 George Kane, who was a machinist by trade, left Ireland and brought his family to Vermont, where his reinaining years were speut. Although the family endured many hardships in their new home, none of them regretted the step that brought them to America.

William Kane is practically self-educated. He lad learned to farm, and always managed to mingle plenty of healthful sport with his work, from childhood being of a happy disposition. Leaving home when still a boy, he came west to Obio, working on various railroads. From there he proceeded to Menard County, Ill, and for five years farmed, later going to Cass and Christian Counties, where he continued that occupation. When there was prospect of railroad work in Sangamon County, he came there, and in 1852 helped to lay the first section of track on the Wabash Railroad to run through the county. Later he established his present express business, and for more than twentyfive years has faithfully carried it on, proving so trustworthy and reliable that his customers have kept with him, not caring to risk a change.

In 1854 Mr. Kane was married, in Springfield, to Margaret Callahan, born in Ireland. Her parents came to America, settling first in New' Jersey, but later coming on to Sangamon County. Mr. and Mrs. Kane became the parents of children as follows: John, born May 22, 1855; James, born June 24, 1856, and Elizabeth, born December 24, 1858. One of the sons served in the regular army. For a number of years Mr. Kane voted with the Republican party, but now prefers to support the man rather than the platform. A stanch Catholic, he holds membership in St. Agnes Church, of Springfield. Fraternally he belongs to the Maccabees and the Hibernians. Genial, obliging, with all the courtesy and good-nature of his people, Mr. Kane is known everywhere and universally liked, and his success is certainly well merited.

KAVANAUGH, Daniel. - It is a remarkable fact that so many soldiers of the Civil War, spared from death on the battle-field or in prison, were able to turn so quietly to everyday affairs and make so much of their after lives. That they have done so, the records of every town and hamlet of the country show. One of the men who chose Springfield as a permanent home after years of more active life, is Daniel Ka- yanaugh, of No. 926 East Miller Street. He was born there, in September, 1845. a son of Martin Kavanaugh, a native of Ireland. The parents came to America at a very early date, locating in Springfield, where the mother died in Daniel's infancy. The father was a surveyor, and assisted in surveying much of the land in and about the city. His death occurred in 1860, and all his children, except Daniel, are also dead.

The education of Daniel Kavanaugh was secured in the public and parochial schools of Springfield. while in his odd moments he worked at anything he could find to do. Later he learned painting and followed that trade for a number of years. Inspired by loyal sentiments, he enlisted. at Camp Butler, in Company E, One Hundred and Thirty-third Illinois Volunteer Infantry for the 100-day service, then reenlisted in Company G, Twenty-seventh United States Regulars. and served for the remainder of the war. Among the hard-fought battles of the war in which he took part were those of Lookout Mountain and Shiloh. He went from Cairo, Ill., under General Grant to Fort Donelson, and took part in the engagement there. He was mustered out of the regular service at Cheyenne, Wyo., and remained in the west for about thirty years, but then returned to Springfield, where he has since made his home, enjoying a well earned rest. He is a member of the G ANR

On July 27, 1877, he was married, at Black Hawk, Col., to Maggie Holland, born in Superior, Wis., who was a daughter of Irish-born parents, who died in Colorado. Five children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Kavanaugh, two of whom survive: William, of St. Louis; Maggie, wife of Charles Smith, of Springfield, two children - Anna L. and Marguerite. Mr. Kavanaugh was personally acquainted with Abraham Lincoln. He has a pleasant home at No. 926 East Miller Street. In political faith he is a Democrat. A devout Roman Catholic, he belongs to St. Joseph's parish.

KAVANAUGH, Michael, who owns and occupies a handsome home on Peoria Road, Springfield. has been engaged in mining since he was eight years of age. He was born in Lancashire. England, July 15, 1845, son of Martin and Andrea (Flanagan) Kavanaugh, both of whom died in early life in England. The father was employed on a railroad. One brother of Michael Kavanaugh came to America in 1862 and located in Atlanta, Ga., and became employed in a cotton mill, but he has not been heard from in twenty years. Michael Kavanaugh attended school in his native place and when a small boy won a prize of $500 for good scholarship. After coming to Sangamon County he attended night school in the village hall in Ridgeley, during the winter of 1885. He was employed in the West Shaft Mine in 1876. Later in the same year he made a trip to the Black Hills, and then walked nine hundred miles through Dakota, Montana, Idaho and part of Utah, but was not successful, and came back to Springfield. While going through Idaho he was held up by seven men, who searched him but found no valuables, and let him proceed on his way. He returned to Springfield and has continued mining in Sangamon County from then to the present time. He is a member of the Miners' Union and takes an active interest in all public affairs. He is an industrious and conscientious worker and has the confidence of his associates. In politics he is a Republican and he is a member of the Episcopal Church. He has lived in his present home since about 1900 and has lived in the neighborhood of his home since first settling in the county. Mr. Kavanaugh was married in Springfield,

March 16, 1878, to Margaret Wickline, a daughter of Jacob and Mary Wickline, and was born in Shippensburg, Pa., March 2, 1846. Her father came from Germany to the United States as a young man and her mother was born in Shippensburg. Mr. and Mrs. Kavanaugh became parents of three sons and two daughters: Margaret, David John, Frank S., Charles W., and Andrea, all single and at home. By her first marriage Mrs. Kavanaugh had two children: Martha, wife of John Aller, an electrician, living in California, and Mary F., a widow, whose husband took part in the Spanish-American War.

KAYLOR, John, a retired farmer and prominent citizen of Lliopolis, Ill., is an honored veteran of the Civil War, in which he served with credit for three years. Mr. Kaylor is a native of Johnstown, Pa., born March 8, 1836, a son of Daniel and Margaret (Ekis) Kaylor, the former a native of Pennsylvania, and the latter of Hagerstown, Md. The paternal great-grandfather was a Revolutionary soldier. A relic of him and Revolutionary days is a sugar bowl over 200 years old, owned by Mr. Kaylor, but now in the possession of his daughter, Mrs. Clark of Uliopolis, Ill.

Daniel Kaylor was a farmer, who in 1860, moved to Edgar County, Ill., where he lived on a farm until his death in 1882. his wife having died two years previously. The family were originally from Germany, and the grandfather, Daniel Kaylor also served in the Revolutionary War. There were eight children born in the family to which John Kaylor belongs: William, John and Theodore, the sons, and Mary A., Louise, Ellen and Malinda, the daughters, in addition to one who died: in infancy. William enlisted in Company H, Fourth Indiana Cavalry during the Civil War, and died in Andersonville prison.

John Kaylor received his e aon in Pennsylvania, spending his boyhood on a farm. As a young man he drove a stage, being in the employ of the Ohio State Company, along the Erie and Pittsburg turnpike, beginning this work in 1853. He drove a coach-and-six from

Mercer, Pa., to Iowa City, and after the company moved their outfit of 200 horses and twenty-four stage coaches, he drove two years for the Western Stage Coach Company, operating between Des Moines to Adel, Iowa. He then moved to Edgar County, Il., and took up farming which he continued from 1858 to 1862, meeting with very gratifying success. On August 1, 1862, he enlisted in Company H, Fourth Indiana Cavalry, serving during the remainder of the war, receiving his discharge August 12, 1865. He enlisted at Terre Haute, Ind., and was mustered out at Nashville, Tenn.

Mr. Kaylor under the command of General Cook and George H. Purdy, was Captain of his company. He participated in the engagement at Perryville, with his division helping in the taking of Nashville; fought at Murfreesboro and Tullahoma, Tenn.; Huntsville, Ala.; Chickamauga and Missionary Ridge, and in the last named battle, this division co-operated with General Grant. Mr. Kaylor took part in the forced march to Knoxville, helped to drive the Confederates to Bulls Gap, Va., then returned to Cleveland, Tenn. May 2, 1864, the cavalry marched to Dalton, Ga., where the company was almost annihilated, only three of them surviving the conflict. May 11, 1864, he was detailed on courier duty, which he continued until September 2, after the capture of Atlanta, when he was returned to his company and regiment. Mr. Kaylor participated in the second battle of Nashville, marching with his company to Eastport, Miss., thence, March 6, 1865, to Jackson, where he took part in the engagement at Selma and Montgomery, and after the surrender of the latter city to General Wilson, who was commanding the regiment, marched to Columbus, and West Point, Ga., both of which cities were captured. He helped to capture Macon, and soon thereafter peace was declared, Mr. Kaylor having served much of the time as courier, a position similar to that of veterinary officer. He is now a prominent member of Morgan Post, No. 208, G. A. R., of which he is Quartermaster. During his term of service, his wife and three children, after being left behind, went to live with her parents. There they remained until the close of the conflict restored the brave husband and father to them. Mrs. Kaylor had two brothers who also responded to the call of their country, and served in the Civil War.

For the past eighteen years, Mr. Kaylor has served as Assessor of his township and city, and in 1910, was elected to another two-year term. He has lived in his present home for the past ten years, and is retired from active life. He spent many years in hard work, being fairly successful in all his undertakings. Much of his effort was directed along agricultural lines, as he has always loved farming. At the close of the war, he located on a farm near Tliopolis, which he cultivated for thirty-eight years. In politics, he is a staunch Republican, and actively interested in public affairs and issues. He has many warm friends in the community, and is universally esteemed. A devout member of the Christian Church, he is willing to further any worthy cause.

Mr. Kaylor was married at Redfield, Dallas County, Iowa, August 16, 1857, to Cerilla Van Norman, born in Knox County, O., May 16, 1837, being a daughter of Theodore Van Norman, a farmer, who died in Buffalo, Dallas County, Mo., where he had located. The mother of Mrs. Kaylor died in Jacksonville, Ill., in 1880. Mrs. Kaylor died April 13, 1907, having borne her husband nine children, of whom are now living: Theodore, a farmer of Christian County; William J., a farmer of TIlliopolis Township; Amanda, married J. C. Noried, a veterinary surgeon, and they reside at Greenville, Ill.; Mary Alice Guyton, of Springfield; Edna, wife of A. A. Clark, a _ stock-buyer; Charles in the employ of the Sattley Manufacturing Company of Springfield; Eva, married Frank Correll, a retired farmer of Illiopolis. There are twenty-nine grandchildren and three great-grandchilden in the family.

Revered by all who know him, resting assured of a happy future, undisturbed by any regrets for his well-spent past, Mr. Kaylor is now enjoying his leisure, and giving close attention to civic matters, for he aims to secure improvements where he believes they are needed.

KECK, Simeon. - Springfield and its neighboring towns afford the people of Sangamon County ample opportunity to carry on successfully almost every branch of industrial endeavor. So many people come to Springfield on account of its being the capital city that there is a constant demand for all kinds of commodities, while its shipping facilities are excelled only by the largest cities in the country. One of the progressive men of Buffalo, Mechanicsburg Township, who has associated himself with a number of enterprises, is Simeon Keck, farmer, auctioneer and stock dealer. He was born in Lanesville Township, Sangamon County, October 31, 1871, a son of Benjamin and Polly (Alexander) Keck, the former born in Baden, Germany, July 27, 1888, and the latter in Mechanicsburg Township, May 29, 1843. The father was a farmer and stock raiser, who came to the United States, landing in St. Louis, in 1852, whence he traveled to Springfield in 1854. The latter city remained his home for ten years, and he then went to Williamsville, but in 1868 moved to Lanesville, where his son was born. In 1895 he moved to Mt. Pulaski, Logan County, Ill., and this is still his home. He is a Democrat, active in party matters, although not an office seeker. He belongs to the Christian Church, and fraternally is a Modern Woodman. During his long and useful life he has become a heavy landowner, and gained the confidence and respect of all with whom he has been associated.

worked on the farm. From boyhood he has been fond of a good horse, and a good judge of them. He never cared for hunting, fishing, or other sports, preferring to find his recreation in handling stock. He remained with his parents until 1898, when he left the farm, moving to Buffalo, where he began handling stock, buying and shipping horses, and during the past twelve years has handled over 1,500 horses, becoming very successful in this line of business. He is also an excellent auctioneer, selling in the Peoria stock yards for the Peoria Horse and Mule Commission Company; at the Union Stock Yards, and the St. Louis Stock Yards. For years he was Highway Commissioner in Lanesville, being elected on the Democratic ticket, and from 1898 to 1901 he was Highway Commisioner in Mechanicsburg Township. In 1900 was elected Supervisor from his township, and was re-elected to the same office in 1910, and is the present incumbent, being a member of the Hospital and Asylum Committee, the Jury and Jury Lists Committee and the Special Committee on Bridges. He is giving his township, as well as the county, a valuable and much-appreciated service. His re-election to the office of Supervisor shows his personal popularity, for the township is strongly Republican, and he has always been a Democrat. Fraternally, he belongs to Buffalo Lodge, K. of P.; Globe Lodge, No. 328, I. O. O. F., Mechanicsburg; Lanesville Tent, Modern Woodmen; Springfield Lodge of Elks, and has always been active in the work of these various

September 17, 1876, in Buffalo, daughter of Rodney and Melvilla (Boal) O'Connor, also of Buffalo. No issue. Mr. and Mrs. O'Connor were both born in Sangamon County, and the father survives, conducting a grocery store, but Mrs. O'Connor died a number of years ago. Mr. O'Connor served as Supervisor from Mechanicsburg Township for six years, being elected on the Republican ticket.

Mr. Keck is very energetic, and in addition to his other interests, found opportunity to conduct a thriving grain business at Buffalo and Dawson for three years, selling in 1907. He and his wife are leaders socially, and entertain extensively at their beautiful home, where all

KEELING, Squire. - Some of Sangamon County's most capable public officials and substantial business men are native sons of that locality, and, having spent their lives there, are more than ordinarily interested in the development and progress of the county. One of these is Squire Keeling, a farmer of Section 19, Rochester Township, born in Springfield, April 26, 1839, a son of Louis and Nancy (Dawson) Keeling, natives of Kentucky and Virginia, respectively.

The father, who was a brickmaker by trade, came to Illinois at an early day, settling in Rochester Township. At first he conducted a grist mill, but later engaged in the manufacture of brick. For eighteen years he continued in this business, and supplied the material for many of the older structures now standing in Springfield. Retiring from active business, he lived in comfort until his death, in 1857. His widow survived him until 1886. There were twenty-two children in the family of Louis Keeling.

While attending the Springfield schools, Squire Keeling helped his father in the brick yard, but when he worked on his own account, at first, it was at teaming. He then worked as a carpenter for several years. For eleven years he was a member of the city police department, under Mayor Jayne, Mayor Vincent and others, finally serving as Sergeant under Mayor Smith, for two years. Then, for the following two years, he was connected with the City Hall, but in 1905 he went to Rochester Township and bought land on Section 18, and since then has been farming.

The marriage of Mr. Keeling took place in 1861, to America Woodruff, born in Kentucky, where her father died, but her mother came to Illinois, settling in Clear Lake Township, where her death occurred in 1888. Mrs. Keeling died in 1902, having had no issue. Mr. Keeling is a Republican, and has always been active in his party. During his eventful life he has witnessed many changes, and enjoys telling of them. He has always endeavored to do his full duty as he saw it, and is justly

KELLEY, John Q. (deceased). - When a man has lived uprightly, striving through a useful life to care for those dependent upon his exertions, and has done his duty as a man and a citizen, his loss is keenly felt when he passes out of the community. When such a man is also genial and kind-hearted, then, indeed, his place is difficult to fill. Such a man was the late John Q. Kelley, formerly residing at No.

1834, a son of Joshua and Elizabeth (Maryfield) Kelley. The parents were early settlers of Ohio, but came to Charleston, Coles County, Il. in 1837, and this was the family home until the death of the father. The mother then moved to Springfield and made it her place of residence until death claimed her. She had four sons, all of whom are now deceased.

John Q. Kelley was educated in Coles County and early learned the carpenter's trade, following it in Charleston until 1875. In that year he came to Springfield and continued work at his trade on many of the public buildings. He did the carpenter work on the First Christian Church, of which he was a consistent member. When his country had need of him, he enlisted in Company C, Fifty-fourth Illinois Volunteer Infantry, under Colonel MacMitchell, serving three years and participating in some of the important engagements of the great struggle. He was discharged at Camp Butler as Corporal. For some years prior to his demise he was an enthusiastic member of Stephenson Post, No. 30, G. A. R. In politics he was a Democrat.

On August 1, 1861, Mr. Kelley was married, in Charleston, IN., to Miss Arrilla Maryfield, born there March 16, 1845, daughter of John and Hannah (Scholey) Maryfield, both of whom died when Mrs. Kelley was quite young. Mr. Maryfield was a native of Ohio and a brick mason, following his trade in Charleston until his death. Mrs. Kelley had one brother, John A. Maryfield, of Danville. Mrs. Kelley has five children now living: Nicholas, of Springfield; Mary, wife of James Hilton; Mae, wife of Jacob Neeceman, a tailor; Maude, wife of William J. Fitzgerald, in the employ of the Street Railway Company; Joshua, in the employ of the City Water Works, lives with his mother. There are six grandchildren in the family.

Mrs. Kelley is in receipt of a widow's pension from the Government, which recognizes her husband's services to his country. Mr. Kelley knew many great men of his times, including Abraham Lincoln, whom he always tenderly recalled.

KELLEY, Matthew, of Springfield, is a native of that city, born March 10, 1862, son of Andrew and Mary (Grennels) Kelley. Andrew Kelley was born in Limerick, Ireland, about 1822, and came to the United States when a young man, landing in New York. He came direct to Springfield, where he worked in the gas house until compelled by old age to retire from active life, and died in 1907. He was a member of the Church of the Immaculate Conception. By his first marriage Andrew Kelley had children as follows: Jchn, went West; Margaret, deceased ; Matthew; Kate, deceased; Nellie married William Culligan, of Joliet, Ill. His first wife died over forty years ago and he married (second) Mary Lundregan, who still resides in Springfield, and they had three children, namely: James and May, of Springfield, the latter a physician; Margaret married Thomas Neely.

In boyhood Matthew Kelley attended the Catholic schools that were taught by the Brothers and Sisters of the Church, and when eight years old began driving a grocery wagon for Larry Fortune. When fifteen years old he began working in the rolling mills and in 1882 went to Hot Springs, Ark., where he conducted

+a restaurant. In 1887 he returned to Springfield and worked nine years as clerk for Thomas Hogan, then embarked in the transfer and hotel business, which he has since continued. His hotel is located at 1022 Hast Washington Street, and he runs three wagons. He is industrious and energetic and has been fairly successful in a business way. He is not a member of any church, but is a man of good principles,

Mr. Kelley was married, in Peoria, Ill., in 1897, to Miss Lillie Miller, of Springfield, daughter of Mrs. Susan Miller, and two children have blessed this union: Willard Glenn, born in 1900, and Charles Herman, born July 14, 1902,

KELLY, Frank Joseph. - Springfield is not only the capital of the State, but a distributing center for a wide contiguous territory that looks to it as a source of supply. The railroad facilities are such that transportation is good and other facts are being recognized by the practical men of the State, many of whom are locating here and developing large concerns. One of the live, representative business men of the city is Frank Joseph Kelly, who has made Springfield his home since 1895, and to whose influence and business tact and ability, much of the present prosperity of D. A. Stuart & Co., is due.

Mr. Kelly was born in Cleveland, Ohio, February 13, 1866, a son of Keran and Ellen (Brennan) Kelly, natives of Ireland. Mr. Kelly learned the trade of merchant tailoring in his native land, and when he came to the United States in 1847, he located in Cleveland, Ohio, and for some years engaged in its prosecution. Later, however, he embarked in a dray and transfer business, continuing it until his death, which occurred November 6, 1891. His widow survives, making her home in Cleveland, Ohio. She and her husband had ten children, four of whom survive, Mr. Kelly of this record being the only living son. The father of these children was a Democrat in political views and all his life was a consistent Catholic, and brought up his family in that faith.

Frank Joseph Kelly attended St. Patrick's parish school in Cleveland, leaving when fourteen years of age. He began working at that time in the brass foundry of J. V. Kennedy, remaining with him from November 7, 1880, to 1892, remained there until March 31, 1895, when he came to Springfield, to engage as traveling man for D. A. Stuart & Co., dealers in oils, and made himself so valuable, that soon thereafter, he was offered a partnership, and is now a member of the firm. This well-known house in its line of business covers a large territory throughout the Middle West, where the quality of their produce commands large sales.

While Mr. Kelly's sympathies are with the principles of the Democratic party, in local affairs he believes in voting for the man and measure calculated to prove of the most benefit to the people at large. He has never cared for office, preferring to exert his influence as a private citizen, and in that capacity he has always been a strong advocate of local improvements and good government. Fraternally he belongs to the Knights of Columbus, the Catholic Mutual Benefit Association and the Loyal Americans, being collector for the Catholic Mu-

On June 14, 1893, Mr. Kelly was married in Cleveland, Ohio, to Mary Frances Lynch, daughter of Matt. and Maggie (Walsh) Lynch, natives of Ireland and Cleveland, respectively. Mr. Lynch was an 'engineer on the Big Four Railroad, and his engine pulled the Lincoln funeral car. The death of this good man occurred July 9, 1898, but his widow survives, and makes her home in Cleveland. Mr. Lynch was also a'Democrat and Catholic. There were nine children in the Lynch family, of whom Mrs. Kelly was the second in order of birth. Mr. and Mrs. Kelly have an interesting family as follows: Frances Stuart, born January 6, 1896; Margaret Mary, born April 29, 1898, and John Matthew, born February 23, 1900. These children are all attending the Stewart School, and are bright, lively young people, the pride of their parents' hearts.

Mr. Kelly started out to make his own living at a tender age, but he has not suffered from the hard knocks he was forced to take early in his career. He and his wife are very prominent socially, and their pleasant home is often the scene of a merry gathering, for their many friends enjoy the hospitality of this couple whenever occasion offers.

KELLY, James Yateman, Jr., an enterprising and successful attorney of Springfield, TIl., was born at Georgetown, Scott County, Ky., July 17. 1878, and is a son of James Yateman and Ruth Warfield (Smith) Kelly. The father was born in Scott County Ky., May 11, 1831, and the mother was born at Island Grove, Sangamon County, Ill., January 25, 1850. The father of the subject of this sketch James Y. Kelly, Sr., is of Scotch-Irish descent, and his father, Thomas Conway Kelly, was born in Virginia, in 1799, and afterwards emigrated to Kentucky, where he died, in 1889, in Georgetown. Thomas C. Kelly was a son of John Kelly, who was born in Virginia.

Ruth Warfield Smith is a member of the Brown-Smith family of Island Grove, Sangamon County, daughter of James D. Smith, Sr., who was born in Harrison County, Ky., in 1805, and removed to Island Grove in 1833. Mr. Smith became one of the prominent farmers of the county, where he spent the remainder of his life, and died in 1871, honored and respected by all who knew him. His widow survived him about one year. Ruth W. Smith was married to James Y. Kelly, Sr., September 24, 1874, and removed with him to his home in Georgetown, Ky. Seven children were born of this union, as follows: Thomas Conway, of Cincinnati, Ohio; William S., of Georgetown, Ky.; James Y., of this review; Mrs. Lillian A. Bohon, of Harrodsburg, Ky.; Ruth W., Mrs. Graves, of Georgetown, Ky., and Helen and Eliza, of Georgetown. s

Georgetown College, a Baptist institution of that city, from which he graduated in 1899, with the degree of Master of Arts, after which he read law in the office of his brother, William S., of Georgetown, being admitted to the Bar in Kentucky in 1900. He located in Springfield, Ill., the following year, and was soon after admitted to the Bar in Illinois. He has established a good practice and has won a reputation for ability in his profession and honesty and integrity of purpose. Mr. Kelly is a member of the Christian Church and in politics is a Republican.

Mr. Kelly was married, at Mt. Sterling, Ky., October 14, 1903, to Miss Alice E. Chenault, who was born in Montgomery County, Ky. February 27, 1884. The Chenaults were early settlers in Kentucky and many of the family reside in Montgomery County and vicinity. They have always been prominent in church, political and social life in central Kentucky. Two children have blessed the union of Mr. Kelly and his wife, namely: Hmma Chenault, born in Springfield, May 14, 1905; Alice Elizabeth, born February 1, 1907. The family reside at Springfield, Ill. Mr. Kelly's father was an attorney and banker, and carried on his profession and business at Georgetown, Ky. Mr. Kelly is a member of the Christian Church, of the A. F. and A. M., and is a Democrat in politics, although independent in local affairs, voting for the men and measures he thinks are for the best interests of the people.

KEMMERER, James W., who for many years was engaged in agricultural pursuits in Christian County, Ill., and who is now living retired from farming activities in his residence at No. 408 West Allen Street, Springfield, Ill., was born August 26, 1850, in Summit County, Ohio, a son of Joseph and Elizabeth (Johnson) Kemmerer, natives of Pennsylvania.

The parents of Mr. Kemmerer were married in Pennsylvania, and in 1849 removed to Summit County, Ohio. Nine of their family of fifteen children were born in Pennsylvania, and the others in Ohio. Fourteen of these children are now living, the eldest child, Savanah, who was the wife of Owen Hensline, being the only one deceased, and the others being: Maria Bachman, a resident of California; Adelaide Moser, a widow, of Hitchcock County, Neb., who has had nineteen children, of whom fifteen survive; Celesta Austin, living in Clay County, Neb.; Elizabeth Loutzeniser, residing in Saline County, Neb.; Mrs. Emma Whitsel, wife of Martin Whitsel, of Springfield; Elenora Potts. a widow, of Christian County, Ill.; Elmira Mil-. ler, twin sister of Mrs. Potts, the wife of Franklin Miller, a farmer of Saline County, Neb.; Martin, engaged in farming in the Indian Territory; Louis, who makes his home in the State of Washington; James: W.; Jane, wife of- Thomas Deering, a carpenter of Grant County, Ind.; Alice, the. wife of Solomon Kryder, a farmer of Saline County, Neb.; Frank, an ag-

Joseph Kemmerer was for some years engaged in farming in his native State, and for fifteen years he carried on the same operations in Ohio. In 1864 he moved to Christian County, Ill., and there continued to reside until his death, which occurred in Buckhart Township in May, 1891, when he had reached the age of seventy-three years. His wife had passed away in October, 1873.

James W. Kemmerer accompanied his parents to Christian County, and there engaged in farming with his father, and was so occupied until 1909, in which year he retired and located in Springfield, where he is the owner of a home valued at $6,000. He is also the owner of 270 acres of fine farming land in Christian County, worth $200 an acre. For a number of terms, Mr. Kemmerer was.a School Director and School Trustee in Christian County, his politics being those of the Prohibition. He is a member of the Reformed Church, as is also his wife, who is connected fraternally with the Lady Maccabees, Daughters of Rebecca and Pythian Sisters. In 1902 there was a union of the Kemmerer family held near Grove City, in Buckhart Township, at which about seventy of the family were present, nearly all being from Illinois, although four came from Nebraska.

On October. 2, 1873, Mr. Kemmerer was married in Buckhart Township, Christian County, to Hannah Bachman, who was born in Summit County, Ohio, in 1856, daughter of Israel and Sabina Bachman, farming people of Ohio who, in 1858, went to Indiana and the year following to Christian County, Ill., where they now live retired. To Mr. and Mrs. Kemmerer were born three children: Charles E., living on his father's farm; Ida, the wife of Elmer Gunther, living on a farm in Christian County; and Fred, living at home. Mrs. Kemmerer died April 16, 1896, and in 1902 Mr. Kemmerer was married a second time, on November 20, of that year, being united with Mrs. Sophia Caughenbaugh Beecher who was born in Perry County, Ohio. March 2, 1851, daughter of Peter and Mary Ann Beecher, the former a native of Fayette County, Pa., and the latter of Baltimore, Md. Mr. Caughenbaugh came to Perry County, Ohio, when but three years old, and in 1864 his family located in Bement, Piatt County, Il., but in 1884 removed to Carter County, Mo., carrying on operations there until his retirement, his death occurring September 25, 1909. His widow is now living in Carterville, Mo., being eightyseven years old.

KENNEDY, Thomas. - Hvery kind of business has its representatives in Springfield, and that of shoeing horses is not neglected, for there are some excellent blacksmiths whose work is known all over Sangamon County because of its good quality. One of the men thus engaged is Thomas Kennedy, whose place of business is conveniently located on Eighth street, between Washington and Adams streets. He was born in Ottawa, Ill., February 25, 1853, a son of John and Ellen (Weech) Kennedy. The parents were natives of Ireland, who left their own land for the United States in 1849, bringing with them their only child, a daughter. They were four weeks on the trip to New Orleans, and the ship was nearly lost in the terrible storms they encountered. After reaching New Orleans, they found yellow fever raging and lost their little daughter from it. As soon as possible, they left the pest-ridden city for Little Rock, Ark., where they lived for two years, then coming to Ottawa, Ill., where for forty years the father worked in a starch factory. During the Civil War he served as a private in Company I, Fifty-third Illinois Volunteer Infantry for three years.. During this period he was wounded several times, and never was strong after his war experience. His death occurred in Ottawa, as did that of his wife. Four children were born to these parents: Dennis; John, who died in Springfield, having also been a blacksmith; Thomas; and the daughter who died of yellow fever in New Orleans,

Thomas Kennedy never received much schooling, although he did attend the public schools of Ottawa for a few years, and then began to work at the starch factory, continuing there for seven years. Coming to Springfield April 10, 1871, he worked for Uncle Jim Kennedy, a blacksmith, and after four years with him, went into business for himself at No. 821 Hast Washington street. After continuing at that number for four years, he removed to Seventh street, and in 1905 located on Highth street.

The marriage of Mr. Kennedy took place in Springfield in 1877, to Kate Donohue of this city, daughter of Charles Donohue. Mr. and Mrs. Kennedy are the parents of children as follows: Ella, Mrs. Thomas Slick of Springfield; Edward; Thomas; Irene; Celia; Frank and John, twins. Mr. Kennedy owns his comfortable home at No. 1408 East Washington street. He is a Democrat in politics, but has not desired office. Fraternally he is a member of the Modern Woodmen of America, being interested in the work of his lodge. A good workman, a kind-hearted man, Mr. Kennedy established a fine business and made and retained friends throughout the county.

KENNEY, John, now living retired from active life in his comfortable home at 1113 North Ninth Street, Springfield, has resided there the past thirty-two years, and until recently was identified with mining interests in Sangamon County. He was born in County Galway, Ireland, June 24, 1845, a son of Timothy and Ella (Broderick) Kenney, both natives of that county, the father born in 1806 and died in 1881, and the mother born in 1815, The father was a farmer by occupation and both parents spent their entire lives in their native country. They had children as follows: Thomas J., a sketch of whom appears in these pages; Michael, of

Pittsburg, Pa.; John died at the age of two and one-half years; Patrick died at the age of one year; Patrick (2), of St. Louis; John, of this sketch; Timothy, of Pittsburg; Jane, wife of Michael Connors, of Australia.

Mr. Kenney received his education in the schools near his boyhood home and his first work was performed on his father's farm. He came to America in 1865 and one year later located in Sangamon County, where he has since made his home. He was connected with various mining interests in the county until 1911, when he retired. His present house was erected thirty-two years ago, in September, 1879, and he also owns two other residences in the same block on North Tenth Street, which he also erected.