Sangamon County, Illinois - The whole text, 1912 (part 24 of 46)

In 1887 Dr. Lambert was united in marriage with Miss Ellen J. Gum, born in Menard County, daughter of John B. and Jane E. (Irwin) Gum. Dr. and Mrs. Lambert are parents of three sons, Clarence G.; and Lester and John Leslie, twins.

LAMKEN, John D., a substantial and reliable German-American citizen of Springfield, 111., has been a resident of the city since 1870. He was born in Oldberg, Germany, February 7, 1851, a son of Gerhard and Ann (Bohlken) Lamken, both also natives of Oldberg. The father was born in 1820 and the mother January 6, 1811. He was a farmer and spent his entire life in Germany, where he died in 1870. The mother came to America in 1890 and located in Springfield, where she died in 1895, at the age of eighty-five years. Five children were born to them: Frank, a farmer living near Springfield; Fred F., a wealthy farmer living near Taylorville; Matilda, wife of Richard Seifken, a farmer living near Springfield; Sophia, wife of Gustave Hartter, a painter living near Springfield; John D., the youngest.

Mr. Lamken was educated in his native country and his first work was done on his father's farm. He remained with his parents until he was ahout nineteen years old and April 26, 1870, sailed for America. He came direct to Springfield and worked for a time as horseman, later becoming a gardener, in which occupation he has since been engaged with excellent success. He was married February 28, 1882, at the Lutheran Church, to Ernstine Jack, who was born near Berlin, Germany, September 17, 1855, daughter of Carl and Sophia (Sandow) Jack. Her father and mother were also born there, he in 1812 and she in 1814, and he died in 1876 and she in 1899. They came to America and both died in this country. Mrs. Lamken is the youngest of ten children and was brought to the United States in childhood. Two children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Lamken, both of whom live at home and are employed by the Illinois Watch Company. The older, Freda A., was born September 21, 1887, and Clara was born July 11, 1891.

Lutheran Church and in politics is a Republican. He is known as a man of strict integrity and is honest and upright in all business dealings. He and his wife are well known in social circles and have a beautiful home at 1023 West Calhoun Street. He owns other property in the city, some of it on Pasfield Avenue. There is no German family in Sangamon County that is more worthy of representation in a work of this character than the Lamken family. They stand high in the estimation of the people, and may well be proud of their reputation.

LAMOND, Charles Edgar, who has been for many years a trusted and valued employe of the Chicago & Alton Railroad Company, has been engaged in a similar line of work ever since he reached the age of twenty-two years. He was born in Lancaster, Pa., March 7, 1853, son of Samuel and Ellen Lamond, both natives of that State. The father was in the employ of a railroad company most of his life.

The education of Charles Edgar Lamond was acquired in the publie schools of Chicago and Cairo, Ill., and upon leaving school he learned the trade of harness-maker, which he followed but a few years, then began to work for a railroad company, and has been promoted from time to time until he now has a position as foreman of a switching crew in the Springfield yards of the Chicago & Alton road. He is well fitted to perform the work satisfactorily and well, and has a decided preference for this occupation. He has many friends and is a prominent member of the Knights of Pythias, of Springfield. In politics Mr. Lamond has always favored the principles and views of the Republican party, and takes great interest in publie affairs in his community. In religion he is a Catholic.

Mr. Lamond was married, December 15, 1899, to Mrs. Louisa (Miller) Dewey, who was born in Missouri, July 29, 1852, daughter of Maxy and Susan (Fate) Miller, natives of Louisville, Ky. Mrs. Lamond was married, (first) November 17, 1875, to William Dewey, who was born in Akron, Ohio, in 1840, and three children were born to them: William, Mark and Max Earl. Mr. and Mrs. Lamond have no children. They reside at 1606 East Edwards Street, Springfield.

LAMUN, John, son of one of the early settlers of Sangamon County, Ill., has spent most of his life there. He was born in Ross County, Ohio, July 2, 1828, and is of German and Irish descent. His father, James Lamun, was born in Ross County, December 12, 1802, and his mother, also a native of Ross County, was born January 1, 1802. They were married in their native county and became parents of two sons and two daughters, of whom John was the eldest. Two of these children now survive, John, of this sketch, and Mrs. Elinor Prickett, of Kansas. The other son was a member of the Home Guard, entered the service in Missouri, served throughout the Civil War and was mustered out in Missouri. James Lamun purchased land in Lanesville Township, Sangamon County, and carried on farming there several years. He then learned the trade of carpenter, which he followed many years, but returned to farming, in which occupation he continued until his death, March 8, 1882. His wife died May 31, 1830, when all her children were quite small,

Mr. Lamun received his education in the country schools of his native country and was reared on a farm. In the fall of 1843 he came to Sangamon County and remained there four years. He returned to Ross County and remained there twelve years, then returned to the farm which was owned by his father, and later purchased forty acres of land in Lanesville Township, where he carried on farming several years, then located on his present farm in Section 1 of the same township, where he has lived the past forty-three years. He has been a successful farmer and has earned the good-will and esteem of all who know him, Though now in his eighty-eighth year, he has retained an active interest in all that goes on about him and has a pleasant personality. He was personally acquainted with Abraham Lincoln, for whom he had a firm friendship and sincere admiration. He owns 160 acres of good farm land, where he lives, although he has now retired from active life.

Mr. Lamun was married August 19, 1852, in Allen County, Ohio, to Nancy Carson, a native of that county, whose parents were early settlers of Sangamon County, where they carried on farming. Mrs. Carson died in Ohio and her husband died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Lamun, in Sangamon County. Mrs. Lamun died at her home in Sangamon County, May 21, 1867, having borne seven children, of whom three are deceased, the others being: Emory P., a resident of Sangamon County, where he carries on farming; Leslie G., a farmer of Indiana; Judith A., wife of James T. Lemon, of Lanesville Township; James E., living on the old home farm in Lanesville Township.

Mr. Lamun was married (second) in Lanesville Township, August 6, 1869, to Mary Hammel, a native of Ohio, where her parents died. She died October 25, 1891, having had no children. Mr. Lamun was married (third) March 29, 1899, in Springfield, to Agnes Vonderlieth, who was born at Mt. Pulaski, Ill., August 18, 1854, daughter of Herman Mattfield, who was born in Hamburg, Germany, June 1, 1817. Mrs. Mattfield was born in Hamburg, June 7, 1819. Mr. Mattfield was educated for the profession of teaching and came to the United States at the age of eighteen years, locating in Michigan, where for many years he taught school. He came to Mt. Pulaski in 1850 and engaged in a drug business there, which he continued until he retired from active life. His death occurred January 24, 1884, and his widow died February 1, 1886. They were parents of six children, two of whom are deceased, the others being: Mrs. John Mayer and Mrs. George Mayer, of Mt.

Mr. Lamun is a believer in the Milenial Dawn, and in politics is a Democrat. He formerly served as School Director and Road Commissioner. He is ready to support every worthy cause and is interested in the welfare of his community.

LANAHAN, Edward J. Springfield for many years, has now passed away, leaving behind him the recollection of many good deeds and kindly charities that he hid from the world. He was born in Roscommon, Ireland, about 1847, and when but a small boy was brought to the United States by his parents, who landed at New Orleans. From that city they came to Springfield, locating on East Carpenter Street, between Ninth and Tenth, and this continued to be the home of Edward J. Lanahan until his marriage.

Growing up in Springfield, the lad enjoyed the advantages offered by the parochial schools, and began his business life as a grocery clerk. Later he went into business for himself, continuing thus until about thirteen years prior to his death, when he retired. His death occurred January 7, 1906, and he passed away firm in the faith of the Roman Catholic Church, being a member of St. Agnes parish. A strong Democrat, he was very popular in the ranks of his party, and exerted a wide-spread influence among those who knew him.

On September 13, 1877, Mr. Lanahan was married, in Springfield, to Miss Katherine Kelley, daughter of Henry Kelley, who for many years was associated with the shoe industries of Springfield. The maiden name of Mrs. Lanahan's mother was Ann Gaffigan. 'Mr. and Mrs. Lanahan became the parents of children as follows: John, who was killed in the woolen mills in 1905; Annie, who died in infancy; Edward, who died at the age of twenty-four years; Catherine, deceased; Margaret, at home, as are Agnes and Joseph. Mrs. Lanahan is a consistent member of St. Agnes Church, and continues- many of her husband's charities, being a lady of great kindness of heart. She is beloved in her neighborhood and church, and her children are proud of her and the love she inspires.

LARSON, Peter B. - Among the men who have become owners of good farms through industry and enterprise is Peter B. Larson, of Section 28, New Berlin Township, Sangamon County. Mr. Larson stands high in the community as a man of earnest purpose and integrity, and has the respect of all who know him. He was born in Sweden, October 24, 1844, son of Laus and Canana Larson, who spent their entire lives in their native land, and died near Lancrona. The father was a farmer by occupation and he and his wife were parents of four sons and three daughters, six of the children still surviving and five being residents of America: Catherine, widow of Louis Nelson, now living in Helsonburg, Sweden; Andrew, died in Illinois and is buried in Springfield; Nels, a farmer near Elkhart, Ill.; Swan, a carpenter, living in Springfield; Mary, wife of a Mr. Clifford, a miner living in Idaho; Anna, wife of K. D. Williams, of Idaho, and Peter B.

As soon as Peter B, Larson was old enough he began to work out by the month, having previously attended school in his native place. In 1871 he emigrated to America and located in Champaign County, Ill., where for over two years he worked at farming for the same man. At the end of six years in Illinois he returned home and remained there from 1877-79, and then came back to Illinois, locating north of Springfield, in Sangamon County. He was married, March 10, 1881, to Miss Nellie Lunburg, born in the same locality in Sweden as himself, daughter of Peter Lunburg. The father still resides in Sweden but Mrs. Lunburg is now deceased. Mrs Larson had one brother and one sister who came to. America: Swan, a farmer residing near Sumner, Neb., and Christina, wife of Hans Jansen, a farmer of Quickville, Kan.

After his marriage Mr. Larson rented a farm near Cantrall, Sangamon County, where for two years he successfully carried on farming, then spent six years in Menard County, and in 1881 rented land in Dewitt County. In 1901 he returned to Sangamon County and rented land in Curran Township, from a Mrs. King, having for several years rented land in Dewitt County from Mr. King, thus renting eighteen years from this family. In 1906 he purchased eighty acres of the farm he now occupies, on which he has since made many improvements. He has been industrious and prudent in his operations and has won a very fair degree of success through patient endeavor and good judgment. He is enterprising and progressive in his methods of carrying on his work and has reaped the maximum of profit from his efforts. 3

To Mr. Larson and his wife the following children have been born: two died in infancy; Catherine O., born in Sangamon County, June 30, 1882; John, born in Menard County March 15, 1884, was accidentally shot while out hunting and died from the effects, December 18, 1905; Emma, born in Menard County, May 22, T856, wife of H. W. Renfrow, a contractor and real estate dealer of Springfield, and they have one child, Leo W.; Clarence W., born in Dewitt County September 30, 1889, at home; Lillie E., born in Dewitt County April 5, 1894, a member of the Berlin High School Class of 1911. Al have received good educations and have been well fitted to assume the duties of life. Mr. Larson and his wife were both reared in the Swedish Lutheran Church and the family are all interested in. church work. Miss Kate is an

Mr. Larson has been one of the leading Swedish-Americans in his community. In politics he has always been an advocate of the principles of the Republican party. He is a public-spirited and useful citizen, interested in the public welfare and progress. He has brought his land to a high state of cultivation and has a very pleasant home. He keeps a good grade of stock and has found that this policy pays in the long run.

LAUTERBACH, John. - Every line of industrial activity has its representative at Springfield and in Sangamon County, for this is a central location, with unexcelled transportation facilities, in addition to which there exists here a large and healthy demand for commodities of all descriptions. One of the prosperous business men of the county is John Lauterbach, a brick manufacturer. Like so many of his fellowtownsmen, Mr. Lauterbach is a native of Germany, having been born February 5, 1840. He is a son of John and Margaret Lauterbach, both natives of Germany. The parents came to America in 1844, landing in New Orleans, whence they came by wagon to Sangamon County. For two years the father worked at whatever employment he could secure that promised to yield a living for his little family, but the hardships were too much for him and he died in 1846. The brave mother, however, struggled along, bringing up her son John, who was the only one of her five children to survive. Mrs. Lauterbach died in 1891.

John Lauterbach attended the little subscription schools of Springfield, and early had to seek employment to help his mother. This was first found in the slaughter house, when he was twelve years old. There he learned the butcher's trade, working at it until he was thirtytwo years old, when he turned his attention to the manufacture of bricks. Finding this a profitable business, he has since been engaged in it, and has furnished brick for a number of the stately piles that make Springfield so beautiful a city, including the State House. He also furnished the brick for the fair grounds, the rolling mills, several school buildings and other important structures, the quality of his product being such as to command an excellent market.

Young. He came to Illinois at an early date, being one of the pioneers, and died in 1899. He had served in the Civil War and was a well known character. Mrs. Lauterbach died in February, 1903, and her remains were interred by the side of three of her eleven children, and one grandchild. Eleven children were born to them, those living being: Margaret, wife to Herman H. Straustaffer, a farmer; Mallie, wife of Oliver Dunn, a carpenter; J. E., a grocer of Springfield; George W., a teamster ; Fred, a partner of J. E. in the grocery business; Ada, wife of William Bauer, a contractor and builder; Clarence living at home, and Katherine Boener. There are thirteen grandchildren in the famliy.

The Lutheran Church holds Mr. Lauterbach's membership, and he is an earnest supporter of its creed. He has always voted the straight Democratic ticket and believes in the principles of that party. For fifteen years he served as a member of the old fire department, and has borne his part in saving property and preserving the lives of those in danger. He owns eighteen acres of land within the city limits, near the cemetery, that is worth $500 per acre.

A sturdy, upright, honorable man, Mr. Lauterbach displays many of the distinguishing traits of his countrymen, being industrious and thrifty. He has worked up from nothing into his present state of affluence, and has every reason to be proud of having accomplished so much within the span of a lifetime, hampered by early poverty and lack of training. His family is a fine one, and he takes great pleasure in their progress and affection and that of his grandchildren.

LAW, Mathew. - Among the native-born residents of Sangamon County, who are members of pioneer families, Matthew Law deserves a prominent place. He was born September 30, 1839, son of Benjamin and Jane (McCleece) Law, natives, respectively, of Pennsylvania and Kentucky. Benjamin Law was a farmer and one of the early settlers of Lanterman Settlement, in Springfield Township, where he lived until 1840, then moved to the farm now occupied by his son, in Clear Lake Township, where he died in 1878, his widow surviving until 1893 and dying on the home farm. 'There were three sons and seven daughters in the family, and six children now survive: Mathew and his twin brother, Mark, the latter of whom lives in Springfield; Thomas, a farmer of Sangamon County ; Mrs. Rebecca Harwood, of Minneapolis ; Mrs. Jane Lovelace, who lives with her brother Mathew; Catherine married 'Henry Haynes, of public schools of Sangamon County and early began to help with the work on the home farm, which he has continued to the present day. He owns forty acres of fine land in Clear Lake Township, which he has brought to a high state of cultivation. He is a prominent member of the Old Settlers' Association and is a publicspirited, useful citizen. He is a Republican in politics and cast his first Presidential vote for Abraham Lincoln. He belongs to a family that has been prominent in Sangamon County history and affairs for.more than eighty years, and whose members have always stood for the best interests of their communities. He was personally well acquainted with Abraham Lincoln, of whom he has some interesting recollections. Mr. Law is unmarried.

LAW, Thomas. - One of the oldest settlers of Sangamon County, now residing there, is Thomas Law, who accompanied his parents to Clear Lake Township in 1836. He was born in Tennessee, September 23, 1831, a son of Benjamin and Louisa J. (McCleese) Law, the former a native of Tennessee and the latter of Indiana. The father was a farmer by occupation and came to Illinois in an early day. He lived in Clear Lake Township a few years, then moved to a farm west of Springfield, but in 1852 returned to Clear Lake Township, where he purchased a farm and spent the remainder of his life. He and his wife had nine children, of whom five now survive, namely: Thomas, of this sketch; Mathew and Mark, twins, living on the home farm; Rebecca, widow of Henry Harwood, living in Minneapolis; Catherine, wife of Henry Harnes, of Springfield, and Mrs. Louisa J. Lovelace, living on the home farm with her brothers.

Mr. Law received a somewhat meager education in the country schools near his father's home, and in boyhood helped his father with the farm work. In the spring of 1891 he moved to the farm of 155 acres on Section 6/of Cooper Township, which he now owns, and where he has since carried on farming successfully. He has generally improved the condition of his land and buildings, and is held in high esteem by his neighbors and acquaintances. He and his wife are members of the Christian Church and 'he is a Republican in political views. He has always taken an active interest in public affairs and has given his approval and assistance to many worthy causes. Mr. Law was personally acquainted with Abraham Lincoln, and when the latter was living in Springfield hauled wood to the city 'for his use.

Mr. Law was married in Springfield, October 16, 1861, to Louisa J. Gibson, a native of Sangamon County, born March 14, 1840, whose father, Samuel Gibson, a native of Virginia. was an early settler of Sangamon County and there carried on farming until his death. His wife was a native of Indiana and they were parents of twelve children, of whom two sons and four daughters now survive. Wight children were born to Mr. Law and wife, of whom four survive, namely: Clara, wife of William Laglo, a farmer of Cooper Township; Abigail, wife of Owen Jones, a farmer of Mechanicsburg Township; Samuel, of Oklahoma, and Frank, living at home with his father and mother. Mr. and:Mrs. Law have fourteen living grandchildren, in whom they feel reasonable pride. They have witnessed radical changes in Sangamon County during the past seventy years and are able to recount many interesting anecdotes of the early days. The parents of both were members of the band of hardy pioneers who paved the way for higher 'civilization and for the present prosperity and well-being of Sangamon County, and were identified with the best interests of the people.

LAWLEY, James P., who for more than thirteen years has held the office of Postmaster of Glenarm, Ill., has long been identified with the public, agricultural and business life of this part of Sangamon County, and is an honored veteran of the great Civil War. Mr. Lawley was born in Ball Township, Sangamon County, December 10, 1845, a son of William B. Lawley. William B. Lawley was born in Tennessee, June 24, 1811, and came to Sangamon County in 1828, settling on a farm in Ball Township, on which the remainder of his life was spent, and where he died March 23, 1877. He married Sarah M. Ducan, who was born in North Carolina, September 6, 1821, and came with her parents to Sangamon County in 1828, her father born in 1800 in North Carolina and died in Christian County, Ill., in 1860. Grandfather Lawley was born in 1777 in Virginia, the son of a Revolutionary soldier who lost his life while serving in the Continental Army.

James P. Lawley received his education in the country schools of Sangamon County and remained at home until eighteen years of age, working on the farm for his father until his enlistment September 9, 1863, at Vicksburg, Miss., in Company E, Hundred and Fourteenth Illinois Volunteer Infantry, Capt. S. M. Shoup. He served two years and eight months, being mustered out at Montgomery, Ala., and receiving his final discharge and pay April 24, 1866, having been transferred from his regular company to the Fifty-eight Illinois Regulars in August, 1865. During his long service he received several wounds and participated in the battles of Guntown, Tupelo, Oxford, Nashville, Spanish Fort, Fort Blakeley, and many minor battles and skirmishes, always proving himself a brave and faithful soldier and gaining an excellent record. After the termination of his services to his country, he returned to the home farm, but one year later went to Christian County, Ili., where he remained six years. He then returned to Sangamon County, and from 1877 until 1896 was engaged in agricultural pursuits there, at the end of that period removing to Glenarm, where he entered the grocery business and October 1, 1897, was appointed Postmaster of the place, an office which he has held to the present time.

Mr. Lawley is a member of the Modern Woodmen and the Odd Fellows, and his wife afliates with Court of Honor No. 1838 and the Royal Neighbors. His religious connection is with the Cotton Hill Christian Church, and he has always been a supporter of the principles of the Republican party. Mr. Lawley is an energetic and enterprising business man, an efficient and conscientious public official and a good and public spirited citizen. His strict integrity in all matters has won him the respect and confidence of his community, and he has made as good a record for himself during times of peace as he did during the dark days of the Civil War.

On December 9, 1869, Mr. Lawley was married in Ball Township, to Nancy J. Jones, who was born in Sangamon County, January 10, 1851, daughter of William and Martha A. (Lillard) Jones, natives of North Carolina, the former of whom died in Christian County in November, 1858, and the latter in Glenarm, in 1898. Hight children were born to Mrs. Lawley's parents, namely: Temperance, Tabitha, James T., Colvin W. and Nancy J., who are all living, and Robert A., Sarah E. and an infant, who are deceased.

To Mr. and Mrs. Lawley there have been born two children: Nora A., born in Christian County, May 10, 1871, died September 12, 1872, and was buried in the Christian Church cemetery ; and Robert W., born in Christian County, Il., January 24, 1874, was married December 26, 1897, to Ellen Shoup, in Springfield, Ill. ; where they now reside, and they have had one child, James E., born in Springfield, February 15, 1903.

LAWSON, James, a retired farmer living in Springfield, Ill., is a veteran of the Civil War and has lived in Sangamon County most of the time since his service in the army. He was born in Pike County, Ohio, February 11, 1847, and is a son of Paschal and Lucy (Munce) Lawson, both of whom were natives of Tennessee. Paschal Lawson moved to Ohio in an early day and there carried on farming until 1870, then came to Sangamon County and engaged in farming near Sherman, where he and his wife spent the remainder of their lives.

During his boyhood James Lawson worked on his father's farm in Ohio and attended the -country schools of the neighborhood. He served one year in Company H, One Hundred Seventysixth Volunteer Infantry, enlisting in 1864, and being mustered out at Nashville, Tenn. He had taken part in no battles but had faithfully performed any duty required of him. Soon after the close of the war Mr. Lawson came to the vicinity of Springfield and carried on farming there until 1906, when on account of poor health he was compelled to retire from active pursuits, and then purchased his present comfortable home at 1223 North Nineteenth Street, which he has since occupied. He has been industrious and thrifty and success has attended his efforts in all his undertakings.

Mr. Lawson was married in Lincoln, Il., August, 3, 1876, to Miss Rosina Shockey, daughter of Nelson and Susan (King) Shockey, a 'native of Missouri. Her father was a native of Maryland and her mother of Pennsylvania. The parents were early settlers in Missouri, where the father carried on farming, and there his death occurred, while the mother died in Broadwell, Logan County, Ill. Four sons and four daughters were born to Mr. Lawson and his wife, and seven children now survive: Gertrude, wife of Loren Taylor, a stationary fireman living in Springfield; Louis, a farmer; Isadell, wife of William Swalley, of Springfield; William; Elizabeth, wife of Arthur

Standage, of Springfield; Lester and James H., of Springfield. One daughter, Eunice I., is deceased. There are eight grand-children in the family.

In political views Mr. Lawson is a Republican. He is interested in public affairs and ready to support any measure he considers will be of benefit to the community where he lives. He has the reputation of being honest and upright in his dealings and is esteemed and respected for his many good qualities,

LAWSON, John. - The history of many of the farmers of Sangamon County records successes, for the land there yields an abundant profit upon the investment of time and money. A number of men who have tried farming elsewhere recognize this, and leave old homes to come there to devote themselves to the cultivation and improvement of their properties. One of the men who is honored as an upright citizen and good farmer is John Lawson, of Section 18, Williams Township. He was born in Tennessee, July 11, 1832, a son of Paschal and Lucy (Robbins) Lawson, both natives of Tennessee. The parents moved to Piatt County, Ohio, in 1832, settling on a farm, where they remained until 1850, then came to Illinois, loeating near Broadwell, in Logan County, not far from the Sangamon County line. There the father farmed until his death which occurred in 1882. His wife had died three years before on the same farm. There were eleven children in the family nine of whom were sons, and of all these but four survive.

John Lawson was educated in a log schoolhouse in the country districts of Ohio, and then attended only in the winter time. He tramped through the heavy snows to secure the knowledge he so craved, and before 'and after school and in the summers worked on his father's farm. With the rest of the family, he settled in Logan County in 1860, but seven or eight years later went to Missouri. After a year there he returned to Logan County, but later came to Sangamon County and bought twenty acres on Section 18, Williams Township. This land he devotes to specialties. He attends the Methodist Church, of which he is a member, and votes the Republican ticket. He is proud of the fact that he knew Abraham Lincoln, and recalls many pleasant memories of the great man.

The first marriage of Mr. Lawson occurred in Piatt County, Ohio, in 1858, when he was united with Eliza A. Rickard, born in that State, whose father came to Illinois at an early day. After a short stay, he went to Arkansas, where both he and his wife died. By trade he was a blacksmith. Mr. and Mrs. Lawson had five children, three of whom are now living: Richard, of Montana; Isa, wife of Henry Slavin, of Peoria; and William, of Springfield. Mrs. Lawson died in 1874. On October 15, 1875, Mr. Lawson married Nora Hannon, born in Christian County, Ill, September 3, 1852. Her father was born near Louisville, Ky., but came to Illinois in pioneer days, settling in Christian

County, where he farmed until his death. There were thirteen children in the family, all of whom are deceased with the exception of Mrs. Lawson and two others. Mr. and Mrs. Lawson became the parents of twelve children, eight of whom are living: Flora, wife of Ray Birks, of Nebraska; Rosie, wife of James Lawson, of Colorado; Fannie, wife of William Burke, of Nebraska; John, of Augusta, Ill; Thomas, of Minnesota; James, of Athens I11.; Orville and Ray, at home. There are twenty grandchildren and four great-grandchildren in the family.

Mr. Lawson has lived to see his children grow up and is proud of the fact that so many of them are engaged in farming, for he believes that this line of work is the most natural. Having been a farmer all his life, he appreciates the possibilities of the work, and also prefers that his off-spring should lead the free lives possible in the country, removed from the temptations of city influences. Having lived in this part of the State for so many years, he remembers and appreciates the many changes which have taken place there, and looks forward to others which he believes will come to pass. His faith in the future of Sangamon County is unbounded, and he is interested in all matters pertaining to its further advancement.

LAWYER, John W. (deceased), who settled in Sangamon County in 1850, was well known in Mechanicsburg Township, where he carried on farming for a quarter of a century. He was a veteran of the Civil War and never fully recovered from sickness incurred during that struggle, in which he served one year. He was a conscientious, public-spirited citizen, a good neighbor and devoted to his home and family. He was born in Ohio, in 1825, a son of Benjamin Lawyer, also a native of Ohio, where both parents died on a farm.

After receiving his education in the country schools of his native State, Mr. Lawyer worked on the farm for his father until coming to Illinois. He carried on farming in Mechanicsburg Township until his death, which occurred in 1875. He enlisted, in August, 1861, in Company A, Twenty-eighth Illinois Volunteer Infantry, being mustered in at Camp Butler, and at the end of a year was discharged on account of disability. He was sick for some time after his return home, but finally became able to resume the care of his farm. He was a member of the Methodist Church and in politics was a Democrat. He had a reputation for uprightness and integrity and was always ready to do his full duty in every relation of life.

Mr. Lawyer was married (first) in Ohio, to Bessie Sinneth, a native of that State, and of this union four children were born, all of whom are deceased, and the mother died soon after coming to Ilinois. He was married (second) to Miss Nancy Davis, of Taylorville, Ill., a native of Christian County, and the two children born of this union are both deceased. Mr. Lawyer's third wife was Martha M. Blue, born in Paris, Ill., in April, 1830. Her father, a native of Indiana, became an early settler in Mechanicsburg Township Sangamon County, and there carried on farming until his death. He and his wife were parents of five daughters and one son of whom the only survivor is Mrs. Lawyer. Six children were born to Mr. Lawyer and his third wife, of whom the only one survivor is William H., a contracting painter and decorator living in Mechanicsburg. Mrs. Lawyer owns a comfortable home in the village of Mechanicsburg and is well known and much esteemed in the community. She is a member of the Christian Church. Though she is in her eighty-first year, she retains a keen interest in affairs and events about her and greatly enjoys the companionship of her family and friends.

LAX, Prosser M. (deceased). - In every community there are certain men who, by reason of their aptitude for business detail, thoroughness of purpose and broad-gauged policy, take a foremost part in all progressive mévements. Such a man was the late Prosser M. Lax, of Springfield, identified with the city's best interests, in both a financial and public way. He was born at Jacksonville, Ill., July 9, 1862, a son of Edward C. and Hattie (Prosser) Lax, the former born in England and the latter in Jacksonville, Ill. The father was an old settler of Jacksonville, having come there from England. He early identified himself with the grain interests of the locality, and was exten- Sively engaged in this line until his death. Dr. Prosser, the maternal grandfather of Prosser M. Lax, was one of the first physicians of Jacksonville, and was the son of a Revolutionary soldier,

Prosser M. Lax was educated in the public schools of Jacksonville and the college of that city. His first business experience was secured in handling furniture, and when he located in Springfield, in 1886, he embarked in the same line and became a leading business man, carrying on a flourishing business until 1898. He then entered upon another field of endeavor, that of handling real estate and insurance. He was quite as successful in this line and was still thus engaged when he passed away in February, 1908, in the very prime of life, and in the midst of useful activity.

On December 21, 1887, in Springfield, occurred the marriage of Prosser M. Lax and Cora B. Barkley, born in the city October 15, 1866, a daughter of General J. H. Barkley, whose biography appears elsewhere in this work. Three children were born of this union; Helen Prosser, with the Franklin Life Insurance Company ; Louise C., attending high school, and Barkley Edward, with the McKinley Interburban System.

Mr. Lax was a member of the Illinois National Guard. serving as a commissioned officer under General Barkley, with rank of Quarter-. master Sergeant. He was one of the first mem- bers of the Business Men's Club of Springfield. Fraternally he belonged to the Knights of Pythias and was Grand Chancellor at one time. He was also Quartermaster General, with title of Colonel, under General Barkley in the Uniform Rank of Knights of Pythias, being one of the most popular members of Percival Lodge. His religious affiliations were with the Congregational Church. While a stanch Republican, he never desired to attract public notice, preferring to exert his influence in a quiet, unassuming way.

It is safe to say that during his mature life no measure for advancement of the city's interests were advocated, that did not receive his hearty support. He never spared himself when time or money were needed to help others, and those who were unfortunate knew where they could find a warm and ready sympathy. His employes were devoted to him, appreciating the fair treatment they received. His business associates agreed that they never had to deal with a man whose outlook was wider, or whose keen sense of honor was more rigidly sustained in business operations.

LEADABRAND, Henry (deceased). - In naming the representative citizens of Sangamon County, Ill., the biographer finds that many of the best and most useful men that the county has had have been natives of Germany. The Fatherland has furnished the State and county with many good agriculturists, men in whom have been bred the sturdy, sterling qualities which have meant so much in the development of various sections, and who have spent long, useful lives in faithful, energetic labor. Henry Leadabrand, who was for many years engaged in agricultural pursuits in Section 3, Ball Township, was born in Germany, in the city of Berlin, January 20, 1820, a son of Jacob and Christina Leadabrand, farming people of that country.

Henry Leadabrand was reared to the life of a farmer, and his education was secured in the public schools of his native country, where his father served a term in the army. After leaving school he served for a time as a hostler, but later engaged in farming, and in 1846, realizing that he could find a better field for his ` Jabor in the New World, he came to the United States. He made the trip in a sailing vessel, the journey covering a period of fourteen weeks, and while on board ship he met the lady who later became his wife. He first located in New York, but later removed to Ohio, where he resided four years, and finally settled in Sangamon County, Ill., where the rest of his life was passed, his death occurring in Ball Township August 18, 1899.

Mr. Leadabrand was married in New York, in November, 1846, to Christina Coalstead, who was born in Germany in 1822, a daughter of John Coalstead, who came from Germany to New York in 1846, her three brothers, John, Michael and Jacob Coalstead, coming two years later. To Mr. and Mrs. Leadabrand were born

In his political faith, Mr. Leadabrand was a Democrat, and was always faithful in his adherence to the principles of that party. He was a Catholic in his religious belief. Mrs. Leadabrand now resides on a 1040-acre farm in Ball Township, on which her husband spent so many years. The family is wel! known in this part of the county and its members are popular and highly esteemed as some of Sangamon County's best citizens.

LEAMONS, John, a veteran of the Civil War, now living retired from active life at Mechanicsburg, Ill., where he has resided many years, was born in Highland County; Ohio, May 1, 1886, a son of Isaac and Jane (Murray) Leamons, the former a native of Virginia and the latter of Ohio. The father, a flour miller by trade, moved to Ohio as a young man and for many years conducted a mill in Highland County, spending the remainder of his life in that State. He and his wife had three sons and one daughter, of whom the daughter and one son are deceased.

As a boy John Leamons learned the trade of miller with his father, for whom he worked until his marriage, in 1859. He received a common school education in the schools of his native county and began to work young. After his marriage he engaged in farming, which he carried on four years. During the Civil War he enlisted in. Company I, One Hundred Eightieth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, serving to the end of the war and being at different times under the command of Generals Schofield, Sherman and Thomas. He started with Sherman on the famous March to the Sea but was turned back and participated in many important battles and minor skirmishes. He was mustered out at Charlotte, N. C., receiving his final discharge at Columbus, Ohio.

Soon after the close of the war Mr. Leamons brought his family to Mechanicsburg and there for thirty years conducted a saw-mill. For some years past he has been retired. He was an active and enterprising business man and achieved fair success. He owns a beautiful home in the village and other property in the neighborhood. He is liberal in religious views and the family are members of the Christian Church. In politics he is a Democrat.

Mr. Leamons was married June 19, 1859, to Mary J., daughter of Adam Miller, who was born in Highland County, Ohio, April 21, 1840. Adam Miller was born in South Carolina, of German parents, and his wife was born in Ohio of Scotch parents, her maiden name being Sarah James. Mr. Miller moved from his na- tive State of Ohio with his mother, and there carried on farming until his death, his wife also dying in Ohio. The grandmother of Mrs. Leamons lived to the unusual age of one hundred and four years. Adam Miller and wife were parents of six daughters and seven sons, all of whom are deceased.

Seven children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Leamons, of whom the following five now survive: Milton, clerk in the employ of Robert Alvey, of Mechanicsburg; Walter, a farmer of Mechanicsburg Township; Bert, an engineer in the West; John, book-keeper for the Coronado Coal Company, residing in Mechanicsburg; Ellen, widow of John Reed, lives with her father. Mr. Leamons has six grandchildren. He is well known in the community, where he carried on an important enterprise so many years, and is universally regarded with esteem and respect.

LEHNEN, John P. - Long years of earnest effort well directed usually result in ultimate success, and this is the case of John P. Lehnen, of No. 910 Osburn Avenue. Springfield, widely known in mining circles. He was born in Prussia, Germany, March 29, 1845, being a son of John P. and Margaret (Becker) Lehnen. The father was a farmer, who came to America in 1882, his children having come prior to this. Upon his arrival, he located in Springfield, where he lived until his death a short time afterwards. His wife died in Germany and he married again, his second wife surviving him and making her home in Springfield. There were three sons and four daughters in the family, of whom five survive in addition to Mr. Lehnen, namely: Joseph and John, of Springfield; Margaret, wife of John Ensch, of Springfield; Katherine, wife of John Harris of Pennsylvania, and Mary, wife of Ernest Sheffler, of Springfield.

The education of John P. Lehnen was obtained in Germany, he working on his father's farm and learning the trade of a miller. By the time he had completed his apprenticeship, Mr. Lehnen entered the German Army and after his three years' service came to America, sailing from Havre, France, to New York. From that city he came direct to Springfield to engage in mining, which line of endeavor has engrossed his attention ever since. For the past five years he has been with the Lincoln Coal Company, of Springfield. Prior to that he worked in various mines of the locality. For four years the family have lived at the present residence, which Mr. Lehnen owns, in addition to other city property. He built the first house on Osbourn Avenue.

On January 16, 1878, Mr. Lehnen was united in marriage in this city with Catherine Hisdorf, born in Prussia, Germany, June 15, 1860, a daughter of Martin and Elizabeth (Schneider) Hisdorf. The father was a maiufacturer, who never came to this country, he and his wife dying in Germany. He had two sons and two daughters, but Mrs. Lehnen is the only one liying. Mr. and Mrs. Lehnen had seven children, but only two are now living: Fred who is connected with the Edward F. Hartman Printing Company, and Marie, who is in the employ of the illinois State Register.

Mr. Lehnen is a member of the Western Catholic Union. His son is also a member of the W. ©. U., the Catholic Order of Foresters, Mozart Social Club, and is Secretary of the Bookbinders Union. Mrs. Lehnen and daughter belong to the Court of Honor. Both children are musicians, being accomplished singers. They are devout Roman Catholics and belong to SS. Peter and Paul parish. In politics Mr. Lehnen is a Democrat, but has never aspired to office.

LENGENFELDER, Andreas. - Many of the more progressive farmers of today are devoting themselves to raising large crops from a smaller acreage than was formerly deemed necessary. Experiments have proven that it is better in every way to bring a small farm to the highest state of cultivation than indifferently to farm a large one, and Andreas Lengenfelder has one of the best pieces of property in his part of the county, to prove the truth of such a statement. He is conveniently located on Section 15, Cooper Township, where he owns thirty-one acres, every inch of which is made to produce a crop, according to' thrifty German methods, for Mr. Lengenfelder was born in that country, April 3, 1867, a son of Conrad and Margaret (Seibert) Lengenfelder. They were farming people, who never left Germany, the father dying in 1882, but the mother survives, being seventy-nine years old. Andreas Lengenfelder had two brothers, Albert and William, but both are now deceased. 5

Growing up in Germany, Andreas Lengenfelder worked for his father until he was twenty-two years old, when he gave his country a three years' service, and then came to the United States, arriving in New York in 1892, and passing through Castle Garden. From that city he came direct to Springfield and spent two years, but then went to Bates, Il. After six months there, he came back to Springfield and spent the following five years there. He then returned to Germany on a two months' visit, following which he once more came to Springfield. A short time later he went to Christian County, and spent two years at Blackburn Station, but in 1900 settled on his present farm.

On April 16, 1898, Mr. Lengenfelder was married in Springfield to Miss K. Jerrer, born February 12, 1869, daughter of John and Elizabeth (Miller) Jerrer. The parents were born in Germany, the father in 1842, and still surviving, and the mother died in 1870. Mrs. Lengenfelder has three sisters: Anna, Elizabeth and Katherine, all living in Germany, while Mr. Lengenfelder had the following brothers and sisters: John, William, Albert, Elizabeth, Margaret, Regina, Barbara, of whom one sister and two brothers are living in America. Mr. and Mrs. Lengenfelder have had two children:

Mr. Lengenfelder is a Republican. The Lutheran Church holds his membership. He is a reliable, hard-working, practical farmer, and is widely known and universally respected.

LENHART, Valentine, a successful farmer of Section 4, Cotton Hill Township, Sangamon County, is well known as a public-spirited and useful citizen, and stands well in his community. He was born at Strasburg, Germany, November 1, 1834, a son of George and Catherine (Eversold) Lenhart, both natives of Germany and the former a weaver by trade. The father followed his trade in his native country until his death. He and his wife had three sons and one daughter, and the only two children now surviving are Valentine, of this article, and George, living near Decatur, Macon County.

In youth Valentine Lenhart learned the trade of weaver from his father, and meantime attended the public school of his native place. Later he engaged in the weaving business on his own account, and when about twenty years of age emigrated to the United States, sailing from Havre and landing at New York City after spending sixty-nine days on the voyage. He came at once to Springfield, where he arrived August 15, 1854. His first occupation there was candy-making, which he followed nine years, then purchased land and engaged in farming, in which he was fairly successful. He has lived on his present place the past six years, and has a comfortable and well-situated residence. He is a member of the German Lutheran Church and in politics is a Democrat.

Mr. Lenhart was married in Springfield, September 16, 1858, to Miss Annie Roedamly, who was born in Hesse Darmstadt, Germany, June 16, 1835, and whose parents never left their native land. Of the nine children born to Mr. Lenhart and wife the following now survive: Henry a farmer of Sangamon County; David; Sam, living in the West; Elizabeth, wife of George Blakely, a sketch of whom appears in these pages; Catherine, widow of Matthew Blakely, of Sangamon County; Annie, wife of Charles Stanfield, living in the West.

LENZ, Albert David. - German training cannot be surpassed, and for this and other reasons those born in the Fatherland receive a welcome whenever they settle in any locality. Sangamon County is fortunate in having so many of these thrifty, reliable men among its residents, and one of them is Albert David Lenz, born in Prussia, Germany, February 7, 1882, son of John and Wilhelmina Lenz, both of Prussia. The father was a farmer and never came to America. In religious belief he was a Lutheran. He and his wife had children as follows: Frederick, Albert D., Paul, Julius, Emil, Amelia; Paulina, wife of Augustus Ott; Martha, Minnie and Marie.

his father's farm, continuing thus until twentyfour years old. He then came to this country, landing in 1906, and first worked in Milwaukee, but after spending a short time in a machine shop, came to Springfield. This was in 1907, and he went at once to work in the boiler works, remaining there a year. Following this he spent two years in New Hampshire working as a machinest, but returned to Springfield in the early part of 1910, and entered the employ of the Wabash Railroad. He bought two houses he resides. In November, 1910, he accepted the position of janitor of the German Lutheran Church, and still holds it.

On February 17, 1906, he was married in Springfield, by the Rev. Frederick Brandt, of the German Lutheran Church, to Hmma Skoda born in Germany, March 80, 1890, daughter of John Skoda, both he and his wife being natives of Germany. Mrs. Lenz was the only child of her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Lenz have two children: William B., born December 23, 1907, and Minnie, born December 23, 1909. In politics Mr. Lenz is a Republican, and belongs to the German Lutheran Church. He is one of the progressive young German-Americans of Springfield and his present success only indieates what may be expected of him in the future.

LENZ, Frank Joseph. - In looking over the records of Springfield, once the home of such men as Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas, the biographer is impressed by the number of young men now engaged in upholding the city's prestige in the business world. They seem to be able to forge ahead and to attain success long before they have rounded out two score of years. It is necessary, in these days of fierce competition, that this be true. The exacting demands of a business life wears a man out, and unless he reaches success in his very prime he will not be able to attain it. One of the live, keen young business men of Springfield, who certainly has every reason to be content with what he has accomplished, is Frank Joseph Lenz, born in Buckhart, Sangamon County, August 22, 1878, son of Valentine and Bertha (Geier) Lenz, both natives of Germany. The parents came to America in youth, meeting in Springfield, where they were married. They then began farming near Buckhart and Breckenridge, thus continuing for years, until their retirement to Springfield, in 1902. They now reside in their comfortable home at No. 1002 South Fourteenth Street. The father is a Democrat and a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The children born in this family were: Albert, boiler maker with the Marine Boiler Works, of Toledo, Ohio; Frank Joseph; Henry, who lives in the vicinity of New Berlin, Ill.; Valentine, with the Illinois Watch Works; Edward, with Lochman Brothers, jewelers, and one deceased.

Mr. Lenz attended school at Cascade, Tl., until he was about seventeen years old, when he left to work on his father's farm. He continued with his parents until he attained his majority, then left to enter the employ of the Wabash Railroad Company as boiler-maker. He thus continued for five years, when he left the company to engage in the same kind of business on his own account. During these five years, he worked at Fort Wayne for the Vandalia Railroad Company, and also at Toledo, Ohio. His knowledge of the work is intimate and he is a very efficient man.

Having been reared a Catholic, Mr. Lenz is one of the most consistent and liberal members of the Church of the Sacred Heart. He also belongs to the Western Catholic Union, and can be depended upon to do whatever work is asked of him in connection with it. In politics he is a Democrat. He is one of the leading young business men of Springfield, honest, straightforward in all his dealings, and has many friends among his associates.

LENZ, Valentine, a retired farmer living at 1002 South Fourteenth Street, Springfield, Tl., carried on agricultural operations in Sangamon County thirty-five years, and is well known and highly respected there. He was born in Baden, Germany, April 2, 1845, and received his education in his native country, remaining at home on the farm of his parents until he was eighteen years of age. He is a son of John and Rachel (Schussler) Lenz, both natives of Germany, the father born in 1800 and the mother in 1807. They spent their entire lives in Germany, where the father died in 1853 and the mother in 1867. John Lenz was a man who was much esteemed by all who knew him, for his many fine qualities of mind and heart and his high character. Valentine Lenz had three sisters and a brother who came to America in 1853, and all are deceased. One brother, who was born in 1880, is still residing in Baden.

In 1867 Valentine Lenz emigrated to America and came direct to Sangamon County, Ill., locating on a farm in Cooper Township, where he lived twenty years. He then moved to Cotton Hill Township and lived there fifteen years, after which he retired and located at his present comfortable home, where he has resided the past nine years. He was an energetic and able farmer and became very successful in this line. He is a Democrat in politics and served as School Director in 1890. He is a member of the Catholic Church and belongs to Sacred Heart Parish.

Mr. Lenz was married, in Springfield, Ill., April 17, 1877, to Bertha Gier, who was born in Germany, December 18, 1854, daughter of Francis James and Margaret Gier, the former born in 1810 and the latter in 1828. Both Mr. Gier and his wife spent their entire lives in Germany, where he died in 1875 and she in 1860. Three brothers of Mrs. Lenz came to America in 1873. Six children were born to Mr. Lenz and his wife, of whom five survive, namely: Albert, born January 20, 1882, is a boilermaker and lives in Ohio, married to Pearl St. John; Francis, born August 22, 1883, is in business in Springfield; Henry W., born July

15, 1887, is a farmer and lives near Quincy, Ill; Valentine, Jr., born April 2, 1891, is employed in the Illinois Watch factory; Edward Leo, born October 15, 1895, living at home, is a messenger in the employ of the Hamann Printing Company, of Springfield. Mr. Lenz is actively interested in the general welfare and prosperity and is the friend of progress. He has witnessed many changes and improvements in Springfield and Sangamon County since he has resided here. He belongs to the Loyal Americans and his wife to the Catholic Foresters. Many changes and improvements have taken place since Mr. Lenz came to Sangamon County. He has witnessed the building of the State and Federal Buildings, and all improvements in the city.

LEUTENMAYER, Maximillian, an honored veteran of the Civil War, who has worked hard most of his life, is now living retired, at his comfortable home at 525 West Reynolds Street, Springfield. He is an honest, upright citizen, of good standing with his neighbors, and is well known in the city, where he has resided since 1854. He was born in Bavaria, Germany, May 3, 1842, son of Joseph and Agatha (Stoater) Leutenmayer, both natives of Germany. The father was born October 30, 1817, and died in September, 1882, and the mother was born Februarv 1, 1820, and died October 30, 1906, at the age of nearly eighty-seven years. The parents emigrated to America in 1854, landing in New York December 28th, and during the following year located in Springfield, where they spent the remainder of their lives. The father of Joseph Leutenmayer served in the Russian War, under Napoleon, and all the ancestors were natives of Germany.

The early boyhood of Maximillian Leutenmayer was spent in Germany, where he attended school until coming to America with his parents. He completed his education in the latter country and lived with his father on a farm until he enlisted for service in the Civil War. He was fond of outdoor life and sports, and became very useful to his father in carrying on the farm.

On September 30, 1861, Mr. Leutenmayer enlisted in Company B, Tenth Illinois Cavalry, under Captain Hitt, and served three years and four months, being mustered out at Brownsville, Ark., December 30, 1864. He proved himself to be a brave and faithful soldier, who performed his every duty. Among the many battles in which he participated were Prairie Grove, Little Rock, Saline River, and many skirmishes. He captured Captain Todd and two men who were with him, about October, 1862, and is justly proud of this feat. Captain Todd was a cousin of Mrs. Abraham Lincoln. In a skirmish at Niagua Creek, October 20, 1862, they killed four Rebels and lost but one man of their company. Mr. Leutenmayer is a mem-

Upon leaving the army Mr. Leutenmayer returned to Springfield and engaged in driving a team for a mill and later worked for various other concerns. For twenty years he was employed at Oak Ridge Cemetery. He was an industrious worker and has retired from business life. In politics he is a Republican, although he takes no very active part in public affairs. He is a devout Catholic and belongs to SS. Peter and Paul's Church in Springfield. He is a man of public spirit and takes great interest in the welfare of the community, being always ready to do his share to promote any worthy cause which comes to his notice.

The marriage of Mr. Leutenmayer took place at Springfield, August 4, 1870, when he was united with Miss Eloese Hagedorn, who was born in Germany, April 27, 1849, daughter of Philip Hagedorn and his wife, natives of Germany. Three children were born of this union: Albert, born August 15, 1871, foreman of the Illinois Central roundhouse and a resident of Paducah, Ky., married Louise Regner, and they have two children, Hazel and Charles; Adolph, born September 1, 1873, assistant engineer for Reisch Brewing Company of Springfield; Frances Agatha, born December 31, 1877, is in the employ of the Illinois Watch Company.

LIGHTFOOT, Gabriel M. - Pioneers of Sangamon County can appreciate the remarkable changes effected during the past half century, as can many others who were born before the county was fully settled. Prior to 1850 much of the county was a wilderness, with the sod unturned and giant trees covering the land along the water courses. It was the work of the early farmers to develop this land, clear it of timber and plant it to productive crops. One of the native sons of the county who belongs to a pioneer family, is Gabriel M. Lightfoot, born January 18, 1846, a son of Philip and Margaret S. (Lightfoot) Lightfoot. Philip Lightfoot was born in Alabama, while his wife was born in Kentucky.

Philip Lightfoot was a physician, who came to Sangamon County in pioneer days, but after a few years' residence there, went to Morgan County. He had been a school teacher in Sangamon County, but after going to Morgan County, practiced medicine in Manchester and Murrayville, later going west. After some time, during which he continued his practice, he returned to Illinois, buying a practice at Roodhouse. Still later he was in practice at Winchester, but eventually returned to Murrayville, where he died in January, 1906. Although eighty-three years old at the time of his death, he was still in active practice. He and his wife had seven children, three of whom survive. The Lightfoot family originated in Virginia where some of its members still reside.

Gabriel Lightfoot went to school in the little log cabin of his neighborhood. He, with the other pupils, sat on slab seats, their feet resting on a floor built from puncheons. A huge fireplace heated the room in winter, but in summer it was very warm, the only air and light coming from the door hole. Books were a luxury, and the teachers often were mere boys themselves, and yet these primitive schools have turned out some of the smartest men Illinois has ever known. Mr. Lightfoot has been a farmer all his life, operating in various parts of the county. His son owns four acres of land which is devoted to small fruit.

The marriage of Mr. Lightfoot occurred in the old Central Hotel of Springfield, in September, 1876, when he was united with Henrietta Davis, born in Pike County, Ohio, February 6, 1848. Her parents were born, reared and died in Ohio, coming of old pioneer families of that State. Mr. and Mrs. Lightfoot have had children as follows: Henry, at home, is a cement worker; John, deceased; Anna M. married Charles Gray and they live at Rochester. They have an adopted son, Eugene.

Mrs. Lightfoot is a member of the Methodist Church and is one of its most efficient and earnest workers. Mr. Lightfoot was a- small boy when Mr. Lincoln was first elected president and lacked a few years of his majority when the president was assassinated. Some of his most pleasant recollections are of this great man, and his stories of the times when the nation's martyr was a resident of Springfield are intensely entertaining. While not entering into the public life of the township, Mr. Lightfoot has always had its best interests at heart, and is proud of the progress of his county. He has borne his part in its development and can always be relied upon to support all measures looking towards the securing of good government and moral uplift. In his various transactions he has proven himself to possess strict integrity, and his business associates, as well as his friends, count on him as a man whose word is as good as his bond.

LISTMAN, John. - Looking back over a long and well-spent life during which he served well in many capacities, John Listman, of Springfield, may well be satisfied with what he has accomplished. Brick manufacturer, policeman and hotel man, he has experienced many changes in his business career and has accumulated a property that insures his old age from want and provides him and his family with-all of the necessities and many of the luxuries of our now complex existence. He was born in Germany, in 1834, and, coming to the United States in 1858, brought with him the sturdy qualities of his countryman which work for ultimate success. Landing in New York City, he came direct to Springfield. Although he had secured a good German education, he was ignorant of the English language, but, having gained strength and vitality on his father's farm in his native land, his services were accepted in the brick yards at Springfield, where he worked during the summer months, and in the winter he made shoes. During 1860 and 1861 he worked as a Shoemaker at Auburn, Ill., but returned to Springfield in the latter year, resuming his alternating occupations of brick making and shoemaking. In 1865, while on a visit home, he brought his two sisters back with him, and a year later sent for his parents.

frugal, industrious German girl, who made him an excellent wife and bore him seven children: John, of Springfield; Emma, Mrs. George Anderson, of Springfield; Frank, Henry C., Katherine B., Mamie and Alice, all of Springfield, the three last named being at home.

Mr. Listman was appointed to the police force in 1879 and was a very efficient and capable officer. In 1883 he bought the Club Hotel, changing its name to that of the Central Hotel. Under the efficient management of Mr. and Mrs. Listman, this hotel gained a well-merited reputation for excellent cooking and homelike quarters. In 1895, however, they sold, moving to No. 900 North Twelfth Street, which remains the family residence. Although not connected with any religious denomination, he believes in church work, and contributes liberally towards it. He has not associated himself with any party, believing in exercising his discretion in casting his vote. In his opinion it is the man and not the platform that is important. Genial, kindly in disposition, a splendid business man, Mr. Listman has been successful in every way, and is one of Springfield's most representative men.

LITTLE, Samuel N., senior partner in the Little & Sons Livery Company, Corner of Fourth and Adams Streets, Springfield, was born in Fleming County, Ky., in February, 1811, and was brought by his parents to St. Clair County, Illinois, in the spring of 1818. The following year (1819) his father came to Sangamon County, locating in what was afterwards known as Little's Point, three miles southwest of the court house, on what is now known as the Wiggins Farm. He raised one crop and in 1820 brought his family and settled, living there until his death, January ist, 1848. This was the home of Samuel N. Little until the autumn of 1881, when the family moved into the city.

On January 29, 1848, Mr. Little married Eliza M. Morgan, daughter of Daniel and Mary Morgan, early pioneers of Illinois. To this union there were six children, three sons and three daughters, also an adopted daughter: William H., Gershom J., Sanford H., Mary B., Harriet C., Minerva C., and Francis Z. Little. The three sons were engaged in the livery business with their father, who established the business in 1851. Mrs. Little died March 15, 1902.

wards killed in a railroad wreck on the Chicago & Alton Railroad near Chicago on August 17, 1873. He was buried in Oak Ridge Cemetery in Springfield, Ill. Sanford H. Little died on June 4, 1900.

Gershom J. Little, the surviving son, was born February 19, 1847, in Sangamon County. He read medicine and graduated from Rush Medical College of Chicago in 1868. He practiced only a few years and then went in business with his father. Mr. Little has been twice married, his first wife being Nellie A. Crafton, a daughter of Edward Crafton, to whom he was united January 2, 1867, but who died in February, 1868. He next married Margaret E. Conner, a daughter of Edward L. Conner, this event occurring October 27, 1874.

To Mr. and Mrs. Little two daughters were born, - Nellie Louise, who died in infancy, and Georgia M., who was born September 9, 1883. She attended St. Agatha's School from the time she was a small child until she graduated. On October 15, 1903, she was married to Glenn Davis Smith, of Chicago, who is now engaged in the automobile business on South Fourth Street. They reside with their parents at 523 South Sixth Street, Springfield, Ill.

LITTLEJOHN, James, of Divernon, Ill., who for many years carried on coal mining in this State, has now retired from active life and has erected a comfortable home in the village. He was born in Reckerton, Scotland, December 3, 1830, son of William and Jane (Gibson) Littlejohn, natives of the same place. The father was born January 12, 1805, and the mother January 31, 1804, and both died in their native town, he in 1880 and she in 1882. He came to America to visit his son James, but soon after returned home. He was a coal miner and spent his entire active life in this occupation. Eleven children were born to him and his wife, nine sons and two daughters, and but two of these children survive, James, of this sketch, and one daughter Jannie, wife of Joseph Hynds, a farmer of Oklahoma.

As a small boy James Littlejohn attended the schools of his native town, and at the age of nine years began working in the mines there, remaining in that occupation until 1869, the date of his emigration to the United States. He went first to Braidwood, Il., and engaged in mining there. He continued until 1898, when, his health failing, he removed to South Wilmington and lived there until 1908, the date of his coming to Divernon, where he built a fine two-story residence, which he now occupies. He has made many friends in the vicinity and has the good-will and esteem of all who know him. In politics he is a Republican and he is a member of the Presbyterian Church, being ever ready to further any good cause and worthy object with which he is made acquainted.

James and Barbara (Conin) Ferguson, also born there. The father was a weaver by trade, and he and his wife were parents of two children, Mrs. Littlejohn, born August 1, 1836, and a son, both of whom are deceased. Eleven children were born to Mr. Littlejohn and wife, of whom five sons and four daughters now survive, namely: William, a miner, living at home with his father; Janny married William Walker, an electrician living in Chicago; George, in charge of a mine at Thayer, Ill., where he lives, married Margaret Kinnenharm; Mary, widow of Joseph McLaughlin, lives in Chicago; James is a miner and lives with his father; Isabella married William Smith, a brick-mason residing at Joliet, Ill.; John is a miner, lives at Divernon, and married Jenny Buckley; Finley, a miner living at Divernon, is a member of Divernon Baseball Team, and married Stella Welch; Grace married William Thomas, a miner of Divernon. There are twentyone grandchildren and three great-grandchildren in the family.

LITTLETON, Walter Franklin, of Springfield, a conductor in the employ of the Chicago, Peoria & St. Louis Railroad Company, was born at Cobden, Union County, Ill., July 5, 1862, son of Thomas William and Nancy Ellen (Bean) Littleton. Thomas W. Littleton was born in Tennessee and when a small boy accompanied his parents to Illinois. His father, Ephraim Littleton, was a pioneer in Union County, and settled near Western Saratoga, where he died. Thomas W. Littleton was reared on a farm, receiving a common-school education, and when thirty-five years of age became employed on a railroad, as engineer, car inspector, and in various other capacities. He died in Centralia, Tl., in 1893, and his wife died on the farm near Cobden, in December, 1880. Their children were: Walter F.; Olive died at the age of twelve years; Phena, Mrs. H. P. Rendleman; Iola, Mrs. Martin Cavaness; Cora, Mrs. John Neville; Rosie, Mrs. Charles Clemmie; William, deceased; Gertie, Mrs. Coe Melvin.

When seven years of age Walter F. Littleton began his education in a log schoolhouse in Union County, and lived on a farm until he was seventeen years of age, then learned the blacksmith trade at Murphysboro, Ill., three years after leaving home becoming employed as a brakeman for the Illinois Central road from Centralia to Cairo, Ill. He worked in various capacities on the railroad until 1894, the time of the big railroad strike, when he was out of work. From 1895-98 he was freight conductor for the Chicago & Alton Railroad, then became connected with the Chicago, Peoria & St. Louis Railroad, working for them until 1903. when he went to work for the St. Louis & Southwestern road, returning to the employ of the Chicago, Peoria & St. Louis road in May, 1909. He is an experienced and able conductor, a man of honesty and good habits, and stands well with his associates. He is well known in railroad circles and has a large number of friends.

Mr. Littleton was married, in Evansville, Ind., in March, 1886, to Miss Mattie M. Short, of Evansville, and they had children as follows: Edna Augusta; Freddie and Charles, deceased ; Beulah; Marguerite, deceased. Mr. Littleton is not a member of any church. He is a Republican in politics and fraternally is a member of the A. F. & A. M. and the O. RTO:

LITTREL, William (deceased). - The virtues and good qualities of a man are oftentimes not fully appreciated until he has passed from this life. Deeds which were little noticed during his lifetime, spring into prominence after his demise, and reflect credit upon his kindness of heart and singleness of purpose. Especially has this been true in the case of the late William Littrel, of Springfield, who during a long and useful life showed forth in his actions the faith he early professed when he joined the communion of the Methodist Church, and his memory is enshrined, not only in the hearts of his immediate family, but in the thoughts of those with whom he was brought into contact in both a social and business way. Mr. Littrel was born in Jefferson County, Ky., March 22, 1848, a son of Perry and Mary (Conroy) Littrel, farming people, who came to Springfield at an early day, participating in the history of those times and assisting in developing the city. Mr. Littrel passed away December 24, 1890, and his remains are interred in the beautiful Oak Ridge Cemetery.

After a boyhood spent with his parents, Mr. Littrel started out in life for himself, becoming one of the best known men in his line in Sangamon County. Through a thorough knowledge of his work and his keen, sagacious business methods, Mr. Littrel became one of the prosperous men of Springfield, dying in the very prime of life, honored by all who knew him. He was a Methodist and a Democrat, but never cared for public office. His marriage occurred in Springfield June 30, 1870, to Nancy Miller, born on a farm in Coshocton County, Ohio, March 30, 1850. The family came from Ohio to Springfield, in 1868, and this city has since been the home of Mrs. Littrel. A brother of hers, David Miller, owns and operates a fine farm about fifteen miles south of Springfield. Mr, and Mrs. Littrel became the parents of the following children: Frank, Mrs. A. C. Anderson, Mary Elizabeth, Nancy, married and residing in Chicago; Cora Ida and Ellen, the latter living with her mother in Springfield. Mrs. Littrel has a beautiful home at No. 1418 East Monroe Street.

The life of a man who spent his time attending to his own business and living up to his standards of Christianity, points a moral that the rising generation will do well to heed. He left a sufficient fortune to provide for his dear ones and place them beyond the necessity of worry. While he was taken away at a time when he was just beginning to feel able to enjoy the good things of life, he did not spend his brief span of years in vain, but has left behind the example of a well-spent life.

LOCHRIDGE, Robert Henry, an energetic and successful farmer of Section 5, Auburn Township, Sangamon County, Ill., was born in the county, January 17, 1850, son of John Milton and Jane (Nuckolls) Lochridge, who lived on a farm in Chatham Township. The family were early settlers of Sangamon County, and the grandfather of Robert H. Lochridge. John Lochridge, was born in Virginia. He was married, in Kentucky, to Margie Killough, and in 1826 they moved to Owen County, Ind., and thence to Sangamon County, where they arrived October 20, 1838. To them were born eight children, all deceased, except Mrs. S. Steele, of Indiana.

John Milton Lochridge was born in Montgomery County, Ky., January 15, 1814, and in 1837 came to Sangamon County, Ill., where he purchased a farm. He became one of the leading farmers and representative men of the southern part of the county. He was married, July 2, 1840, to Miss Jane Nuckolls, and to this union were born five sons and three daughters, and four of these children survive: the three daughters died in infancy; John Wiiliam died December 17, 1905; James Monroe, a soldier in the Civil War, now lives in Auburn; Andrew H., retired and living in Auburn; Robert H.; Charles E., a farmer living near Amelia, Tex. John Milton Lochridge was an industrious and, thrifty farmer and at the time of his death owned 340 acres of fine land. He was often elected to township offices, and served several terms as a member of the Board of Supervisors. He was a Republican in politics. He acquitted himself ably and honorably of all the duties of public and private life and was one of the most honored and trusted men of his day. He lived to see many changes take place in the county and township, being'a resident of the county from 1837 until the date of his death, November 9, 1905. His widow survived him but a short time and passed away December 24, 1905.

An ancestor of Mr. Lochridge, his greatgrandfather, John Lochridge, was a soldier in the Revolution, taking part in the Battles of Guilford Court House, Cowpens, and many others, and in later life drew a pension for his services. He lived in Virginia and was married there. Since the family came to Sangamon County they have been actively interested in measures of public interest and contributed their share to the progress and development of the community in which they have lived. They have been active in church and religious matters, helping in the building of churches and schools, and have always been identified with the uplifting and educating of the people. John Milton Lochridge and his wife lived in Sanga- mon County over sixty-five years, happy and contented, and in their later years were surrounded by their children, who had settled on neighboring farms.

The younger days of Robert H. Lochridge were spent on the farm where he was born, he attended the district school and helped with the work on the farm, beginning to follow the plow at the age of eight years. He remained on the farm until twenty-two years old, then was married, May 3, 1871, to Miss Ellan Hough, who was born in Lewis County, N. Y., July 22, 1853, daughter of Horace and Emily (Rich) Hough. She has no recollection of her mother, who died when she was a child. After their marriage Mr. Lochridge and his wife settled on a farm in Ball Township, where they lived until 1884, then sold out and moved to Kansas, but returned in 1887 to the scenes of his boyhood days and settled on a farm in Section 5, Auburn Township. He improved the land and erected a beautiful home.

Mr. Lochridge is a member of the I. O. O. F. and his wife belongs to the Rebekah Lodge. He now has 160 acres of land in a high state of cultivation and raises a good grade of stock. For the past five years he has made a specialty of the Duroc Jersey hogs. He shipped 56 head of these hogs raised by him, receiving $9.55 per hundredweight, May 3, 1910, and these hogs averaged a weight of 300 pounds,

One child blessed the union of Mr. and Mrs. Lochridge, Emily Daisy, born December 9, 1876, who was married, June 4, 1896, to Benjamin F. Lewis, a native of Auburn Township. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis have two children: Robert Lochridge and Benjamin Wilbur, born respectively, July 21, 1905, and May 17, 1910. They reside on the home farm of the parents. Mr. Lochridge and his wife and daughter are all active members of the Presbyterian Church of Auburn, and Mrs. Lochridge belongs to the Ladies' Aid Society. Mr. Lochridge is a stanch Republican and has always voted for the suppression of the liquor traffic. He has never used tobacco or liquor in any form and is a man of good principles and high character.

LOEB, William. - Springfield is proud of the fact that it is a musica] center and that it appreciates the efforts of its musicians. One who has long been associated with musical matters in the Capital City and given of his best to its advancement and pleasure, is William Loeb, composer and organizer. He was born in Hemsbach, Baden, Germany, June 24, 1841, and, coming from the land of music, there is no wonder he excels in the art. He is a son of William Loeb, Sr., and his wife, Anna Katherine (Young) Loeb, both natives of Germany. The elder Mr. Loeb came to America in 1848, bringing his young son with him. The trip was made by way of New Orleans, whence the family came to Springfield, and there the father found ready He made that city his home until his death, which occurred in 1852, when he was in the midst of his career of

William Loeb, Jr., was brought up in Springfield, learning his father's trade, at which he worked, but his musical genius soon began to express itself, and he abandoned his trade to teach music, Making a specialty of the violin. His interpretations of the masters and of his own compositions on this instrument are truly remarkable.

On February 20, 1865, Mr. Loeb was united in marriage to Emelia Bock, a native of Saxony, Germany, daughter of Carl Frederick and Wilhelmina (Schmidt) Bock, who came from Germany to Wisconsin at so early a day that the Indians were still numerous there. There they followed farming with considerable profit. Thirteen children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Loeb, eight of whom survive and all of whom have more or less a musical talent: Adam Frederick, married; Henry; William; Mrs. Anna Judgens; Charles; Adolph married to Margaret R. H. Ziegler, daughter of William Ziegler, formerly of Lancaster, Pa., is a professor of music; Albert is married to Emma Thornburgh, daughter of J. W. Thornburgh; and Mrs, Clara Hartman. All are residents of Springfield and among the city's most highly esteemed people.

Mr. Loeb is a member of the order of Modern Woodmen of America. A Lutheran in religious faith, he belongs to the German Church of Springfield, and his work in connection with its music makes him especially valued there. He is a pleasant, kindly man, devoted to his profession, and with many warm, personal friends in the community who are attached to him, both because of his genius and on account of his many excellent qualities.

LOGAN, Rev. Thomas Dale. - The need of the age is a spiritual awakening, bringing with ita deeper religion, patriotism, honor, and a love of truth. Material possessions are very well in their place, but they should not be permitted to usurp the more important things of life. Character, truth, honor, justice, love, faith - these are the things of real worth beside which the value of the world's wealth fades into insignificance. The need of the hour is to get things in right proportion again, to cease permitting the material to crowd out the spiritual, but ungrateful, indeed, is the work of those who are trying to bring about such a change. Thomas Dale Logan, who has been pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Springfield, Ill., for nearly a quarter of a century, is one who has labored long and faithfully in this great work. He was born January 29, 1851, in Pittsburg, Pa., a son of John T. and Henrietta L. (Bryan) Logan.

The paternal grandmother, Mary Kennedy, was the daughter of James and Jane (Maxwell) Kennedy, and a member of an influential family of Lancaster County, Pa. The maternal greatgrandfather, George Bryan, was a member of the First Continental Congress in 1765, President of the Executive Council of Pennsylvania in 1778, Justice of its Supreme Court from 1780 to 1791, and the author of a law for the Abolition of Slavery in 1779. His son, also named George, was Secretary of State for Pennsylvania, and his wife, Maria Mayer Steinman, was descended from a prominent German Moravian family in Bavaria.

Jobn T. Logan was born in Baltimore, Md., October 1, 1809, and in his youth learned the hardware business in Lancaster, Pa., whence he went to Pittsburg in 1829. He engaged in business there in 1831 under the firm name of Logan & Kennedy, and the firm still continues (in 1910) under the name of the Logan-Gregg Hardware Company. Mr. Logan was active in business and religious affairs in Pittsburg, and in that city his death occurred April 17, 1871. He was married March 17, 1842, to Henrietta L. Bryan, born at Harrisburg, Pa., July 5, 1814, and she died in Pittsburg, December 17, 1897.

The childhood of Thomas Dale Logan was passed at the family home in Allegheny (now a ` part of Pittsburg), Pa., and his preparatory schooling was secured in Newell Institute, a private school. He graduated from Lafayette College in 1869, at the age of eighteen years, and in 1874 graduated from the Western Theological Seminary. He taught school at the Newell Institute during 1872, and was licensed to preach the Gospel by the Presbytery of Allegheny of the Presbyterian Church, U. S. A. in April, 1873. On leaving the theological seminary in April, 1874, he supplied the Second Presbyterian Church of Meadville, Pa., for six months, and was called to the pastorate of that church and ordained by the Presbytery of Erie, January 20, 1875. He was released from that pastorate in September, 1888, and on October 7, 1888, began his labor in the First Presbyterian Church of Springfield, where he was installed November 13, 1888. Dr. Logan was baptized and brought up in the faith of the Second Presbyterian Church of Pittsburg, and united with the Brainerd Presbyterian Church at Easton, Pa., in 1867, while attending college. He transferred his membership to the North Presbyterian Church of Allegheny until being ordained to the ministry. He was Clerk of the Presbytery of Springfield for thirteen years, Chairman of the Committee on Home Missions of the Presbyterian Synod for Illinois for twelve years, and a member of the General Assemblies of the Presbyterian Church of 1881, 1891, 1896 and 1908. He is a Republican in political views, but is bound by no party ties, being absolutely independent in his choice of a candidate. On graduating from LaFayette College, he received the degree of Bachelor of Arts, and three years later the degree of Master of Arts, and in 1894 he re-

On March 22, 1877, Dr. Logan was married at Meadville, Pa., to Caroline B. Mahoney, born at Meadville, a daughter of John and Elizabeth (Harrison) Mahoney. Four children have been born to this union: Howard, Elizabeth Harrison, Marjorie Sybilla and Hlsie Caroline.

LONERGAN, John (deceased), was a resident of Springfield, Il., for many years. He was an upright and useful citizen, and interested in the progress and welfare of the city. He came to Springfield in 1854 and during his life there witnessed many changes and improvements. He was a devout member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church and in politics was a Democrat. He had formed many friendships and was genuinely mourned by his family and friends. He was born in County Kilkenny, Ireland, in 1823, and his parents died in Ireland. He was educated in his native country and worked on his father's farm as a boy, being occupied in farming until his emigration to America in 1854. He spent ten weeks on the ocean voyage and landed in New York, where he remained but a short time before locating in Springfield, which was his home until his demise. He worked at various kinds of employment, but mostly at gardening, and his first employer was Judge Logan. He was a diligent and careful worker, and took pride in the excellence of the work he accomplished.

Mr. Lonergan was married in Springfield, at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, to Miss Margaret O'Grady, born in County Limerick, Ireland. Her parents died in Ireland, and when Mrs. Lonergan came to America she spent six weeks on the voyage. Five children were born to Mr. Lonergan and his wife: Bridget, wife of Thomas Finnegan, of Springfield; Anna died in 1906; Thomas, of Springfield, married Catherine Murray; Mary, unmarried; John W., of Chicago, Ill. Miss Mary Lonergan was born in Springfield, and has spent her entire life in that city. She now owns the home where she resides, at 222 Union Street. She is well known and has many friends.

LONG, Alexander P. - To look back over a long and useful career with the realization that the years have not been spent in vain, but have been productive of material and spiritual advancement, is a satisfaction to any man. Springfield has a number of reliable, worthy men, who, when their appointed tasks have been finished, have settled there to spend their money and give the city the benefit of their experience and foresight. Such a man is Alexander P. Long, whose residence in Springfield has identified him with many of its substantial interests. He was born in Huntingdon County, Pa., May 1, 1833, a son of John and Rebecca A. (Parks) Long, the former born in Adams County, Pa., in November, 1806, and the latter in New Jersey, in November, 1812. The father was a stone mason. The paternal grandfather was a soldier in the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812. John Long was married in Huntingdon County, Penn., where he resided until 1847, then moved to Bedford County, where he remained until his death, which occurred in 1868, when he was sixty-two years of age. His widow survived him until 1891, when she passed away in Erie, Pa., She and her husband had three sons and four daughters.

Alexander P. Long attended the country schools of Bedford County, following which he farmed for ten years there, and then entered the employ of the Huntingdon & Broad Top Railroad, where he remained for seven years, becoming foreman. In 1862, however, he was badly injured, a locomotive blowing up, and for eight months was forced to remain away from work. After he recovered he was given a position as engineer of the same road, and filled it for two years, leaving to enter the employ of the Philadelphia & Erie Railroad Company as engineer. During the following sixteen years he acted as engineer for this road, but then removed to Springfield with his family, which has since been his home. There for four years he was engineer on the Wabash Railroad, then entered the Deffenbaugh Planing Mill. After four years there, as engineer, he became engineer for the Vredenberg Planing Mill, and acted in that capacity for ten years, when he retired. Mr. Long is a member of True Americans and the B. L. E., Lodge No. 11%, of HWrie, Pa. He is a member of the Methodist Church and is one of its liberal supporters.

On June 8, 1856, Mr. Long was married in Hollidaysburg, Pa., to Louisa Welsh, born in Baltimore, Md., July 21, 1884. Her parents moved from Baltimore to Franklin County, Pa., in 1841, and there remained until they died. The following children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Long: James B., engineer for the Wabash Railroad, living in Springfield; Clara M., Superintendent of a refuge home in Honolulu; Lillian, wife of Samuel Young, of Syracuse, N. Y.; Mary E., wife of William Ammann, of Cordova, Ala.; George M., engineer inspector of the Chicago & Northwestern Railroad, living in Chicago; Ritta, living at home; Rebecca, wife of Ernest Talmage, of Syracuse, N. Y., and William E., deceased. There are fifteen grandchildren and one great grandchild in the family. Mr. Long is widely respected by the many friends he has made during his residence in Springfield. He has succeeded in his work and has influenced many for good during his association with men.

LONG, Fred W., a life-long resident of Springfield, Ill., is a self-made young man, who is well-known and popular throughout Sangamon County. He is active in the councils of the Democratic party. He has served in various public offices and has given the public efficient and satisfactory service in every case.

Mr. Long was born in Springfield, June 10, 1875, and is a son of Charles H. and Louisa Long, both natives of Germany, the former born December 25, 1838, and the latter November 23, 1840. The father engaged in business in Springfield as a grocer and seed-merchant, and built up a successful enterprise.