Sangamon County, Illinois - The whole text, 1912 (part 32 of 46)

Adair County, Va., but was brought to this county by his parents during pioneer days. His wife was born in Kentucky. The death of Mr. Batterton occurred about 1895, when he was eighty-nine years old, while his wife passed away about 1900, aged eighty-nine years. They had ten children, eight of whom survive: Madison, Richard, Amy, Robert, Henry Clay, Mildred, Maria, Sarah E., Charlotte and George William.

After their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Parker spent a year on the family homestead, then went to Salisbury Township. In 1882, they moved onto a farm in Menard County. In 1886, he bought thirty-five acres on Section 85, Cartwright Township. After improving this property, he added to his holdings until he now owns ninety acres, all in good condition, and here the two children have been born. These children are: Grace, born March 1, 1883, a young lady of remarkable musical talent, which has been carefully cultivated until she is now one of the most successful teachers of instrumental music in this township; and Perry Noel, born August 12, 1885, assisting his father in the farm work.

An enthusiastic member of the Baptist Church, Mr. Parker is appreciated in his congregation. Always a strong Republican, he supports the candidates of his party without ever deviating from the straight ticket. Fraternally he belongs to the Court of Honor. A good business man and farmer, Mr. Parker has steadily forged ahead, gradually bettering his condition through hard work, and bis success is certainly well merited.

PARKER, James. - The Irish possess so many excellent qualities that they are welcomed whenever they leave their native land for ours. Here they find ample opportunity for development, and the records show that more of them occupy positions of trust and responsibility, in proportion to their numbers, than people from any other country. One of the men who has prospered in Sangamon County, who was born on the Emerald Isle, is James Parker, now living retired in Williamsville. He was born in Belfast. Ireland, June 4, 1845, a son of John and Eliza (Miller) Parker, natives of Ireland. John Parker was a stone cutter and contractor, who spent his life in Ireland, but his widow came to America with her son and daughter, locating in Geneseo, N. Y., where she spent the remainder of her life. The paternal grandfather was a ship carpenter of Belfast, who worked in the ship yards of Ireland and Scotland, having the distinction of working on the first propeller that was ever launched from Belfast.

Coming to this country in boyhood, James Parker grew up in Geneseo, where he was educated. While attending. school he also worked on a farm to assist his mother, spending in all some fifteen years in that vicinity. Then, desiring better opportunities, he came west to

Chicago, where he lived for a year, then joined his sister, who resided at Virden. This continued his home for a year more, when he located in Williamsville, beginning to farm and continuing thus for some years. He has also been engaged in teaming, but when his circumstances warranted he retired, and is now living in comfort in his home in Williamsville.

While residing in Virden, Ill, Mr. Parker was married in 1873, to Lulu Orr, born in Scottsville, Ill., where her parents had early settled, and her father followed his trade of blacksmithing for many years. Later Mr. Orr removed to Kansas, took up a claim, and there he and his excellent wife passed away, highly esteemed by all who knew them. Mr. and Mrs. Parker became the parents of a son, Herbert, now a resident of Muskogee, Okla., where he owns and conducts a barber shop. He is married and has one child, Chauncey. Mr. Parker's home is presided over by a niece, Mrs. Nellie Cruse. A Democrat in politics, Mr, Parker has conscientiously supported the candidates of his party and is influential in its ranks. His religious home is in the Episcopal Church, of Williamsville, of which he is a member. Keen, shrewd, a good business man, and possessed of a kindly disposition and genial manner, Mr. Parker succeeded in business as well as accumulating friends, and is proud of what he has accomplished.

PARKES, James, farmer and stock-man on Sections 7 and 18 Gardner Township, was born in Cooper Township, near Berry Station, April 2, 1851, a son of William and Polly or Mary (North) Parkes. The father was born January 29, 1807, at Jonesboro, Washington County, Tenn., going later to Jefferson County, Tenn., where he married, April, 14 1830. His wife was born in 1810, in Buckingham County, Va. Their two children born in Tennessee died in infancy. Later they moved to Posey County, Ind., where another child was born and died. In 1836, they came to Illinois, settling in what is now Cooper Township, but in 1888 moved to Mechanicsburg, where they lived until 1848, In this year they returned to Cooper Township, where his wife died September 12, 1573. He was there married June 7, 1875, to Mrs. Mary (Enyart) McMurray. He died December 28, 1890, and both he and his first wife now lie at rest in Oak Hill Cemetery, Cooper Township. They were of English and Irish ancestry, and representatives of their families took part in the Revolutionary War. Mr. Parkes was a Whig, then a Republican and was very active in his party. A strong admirer of Mr. Lincoln, he was proud to follow in his footsteps. Both he and his first excellent wife were members of the Christian Church. Both a farmer and blacksmith, Mr. Parkes was always a hard working man, and, dying, left a comfortable estate. Their children were as follows: Caroline, born January 12, 1839, married September 24, 1857, Charles Boslime ;

Kveline, born January 4, 1841, married January 8, 1863, J. South, and died January 15, 1880; Henry, born January 15, 1848, enlisted in August, 1862, in Company C, One Hundred and Fourteenth Illinois Volunteer Infantry, dying while in service at Chickasaw Landing, June 29, 1863; Minerva, born April 6, 1845, married August 14, 1867, Charles Roberts; Elizabeth, born January 3, 1847, married January 14, 1869, Edgar Eckel; and James Hiram, born April 8, 1854. The other children died young, under six years. After the death of his first wife, Mr. Parkes married Mrs. Sarah Mc- Murray, whose maiden name was Enyart. She died in 1888,

James Parkes was reared on the farm now owned by his brother, and was educated in the district schools, remaining at home until about twenty-four years old when he married. This occurred February 11, 1875, to Hannah Boehme, born near Arenzville, Cass County, Il., April 13, 1852, a daughter of Henry and Augusta (Polletts) Boehme. Her parents were natives of Hanover, Germany, and her maternal grandfather was for forty-five years pastor of the Lutheran Church at Hanover, Germany. About 1850, the Boehme family came to America, settling in Cass County, IIL, but in 1856, moved to Cartwright Township, this county, where the father died in 1873, and the mother in 1880. Mrs. Parkes was the only child of her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Parkes had children as follows: William H., born March 12, 1876, a merchant of Jefferson City, Mo., married Cora Anderson; Robert Edgar, born September 1, 1877, a farmer near Pawnee, Ill., married December 12, 1904, Louise Foster; Ella Belle, born January 22, 1880, married September 28, 1903, W. J. Ross, and they have one child, Ralph Parkes; Bertha Augusta, born November 28, 1883, married Sidney Maxcy of Springfield, one child, Algernon G.; Hiram Arthur, born September 19, 1887, married Mary Noble, on October 11, 1910, and he is operating a portion of the home farm; Mamie Grace, born July 10, 1891; and Lillian and James Russell, twins, born January 20, 1895.

After their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Parkes began farming her parents' homestead, but in 1882, they moved to their present farm, on Sections 7 and 18, Gardner Township. Here they have made many improvements. In addition to his homestead, he owns sixty acres in Cooper Township, making a total of 274 acres in Sangamon County. Mr. Parkes raises horses, cattle, hogs and sheep, specializing on Duroc-Jersey hogs and Shropshire sheep. In all of hig operations he is very successful, and is regarded as one of the most progressive farmers of the county. A stanch Republican, he supports the party, but has never desired office. He and his family belong to the Methodist Church. Fraternally he belongs to M. W. of A. of Pleasant Plains. The pleasant home of the Parkes family is a delightful place to visit, for here is found true hospitality.

PASSENT, John H., a prosperous miner ot Springfield who has devoted many years to his work, was born in Debois, Pa., May 22, 1880, a son of Joseph T. and Lucy Jane (Harris) Passent, both born in Staffordshire, England, the former on September 27, 1860, and the latter, September 17, 1860. The father was a.miner who came to Pennsylvania at an early age, with his father Thomas Passent. After a number of years spent in Pennsylvania, Joseph Passent went to Missouri, but after spending a short time there he and his wife and son went to England for a visit, and upon their return, in 1889, they located in Christian County where they remained eighteen months when they removed to Sangamon County, Mr. Passent dying in the city of Springfield, June 13, 1907, his wife having passed away on May 21st of the same year. At one time Mr. Passent was manager of the Jones and Adams Coal Company, and was a responsible man. In politics he was a Republican. His religious connections were with the Third Presbyterian Church, of which he died a consistent member. John H. Passent is the only child born to his parents.

The education of John H. Passent was secured in English schools and those of Christian County, Ill., followed by one term in the Springfield schools and business college. When only eleven years old he began working in the mines, thus continuing for eleven years, but when twenty-two years of age, he embarked in the grocery trade at the corner of Fourteenth and Enterprise Streets, conducting this business for five years, when he sold out to resume coal-mining.

Mr. Passent was married in Springfield, February 17, 1900, by the Rev. Dr. Rogers, in the Third Presbyterian Church, to Eva Haynes, born in Girard, Macoupin County, Ill., August 13, 1883, a daughter of John H. and Julianna (Canancy) Haynes, the former born in Logan County, Ill., in 1849, and the latter also born in Tlinois. The parents came of English, Welsh and German ancestry. There were six children in the Haynes family: Lucy, wife of Newton Fordness of Springfield; Joseph; Sadie, wife of Demetrius Hoose, of Kalamazoo, Mich., and Mrs. Passent, the youngest, with two who died in infancy. Mr. and Mrs. Passent had two children who died in infancy and one son still living. Mr. Passent belongs to the U. M. W. A., and in politics is independent. He belongs to the United Brethren Church. Mr. Passent owns five valuable properties, three of which are on North Fifteenth Street, and two on Hast Grand avenue. He has always striven to make the most of every opportunity, and is a man highly respected by all who know him.

PATTERSON, Frank U. - The Patterson family here described originated in Ireland and emigrated to the United States before the middle of the eighteenth century. The ancestors of Frank U. Patterson participated in the tevolutionary War and the members of the family have always been identified with the progress and improvement of every community where they have lived. Frank U. Patterson is known throughout the State of Illinois as State President of the Master Plumbers' Association. He is Secretary and Treasurer of the firm of Patterson & Stewart, of Springfield, Il., and an able and energetic business man. Mr. Patterson was born in Springfield, October 14, 1862, son of Isaac D. and Sarah (Hall) Patterson, and grandson of William and Marilda (Denman) Patterson. The family settled at Poughkeepsie, N. Y., before the Revolutionary War and William Patterson was born in that city. He emigrated to Portsmouth, Ohio, where he lived many years, then coming to Mason Couuty, Il., where he died about 1842. His children were: Ira, who became a wealthy resident of Portland, Ore.; Samuel, a farmer of Mason County, Ill., died there; Julietta, married Samuel Ryan, and died at Danville, Ill.; and Isaac D.

Isaac D. Patterson was born in Orange County, N. Y., in 1818, where he received a common schoo] education, then spent seven years at the carpenter's trade in Columbus, Ohio, and later moved to Mason County, Ill., locating on a farm between Mason City and Athens, Menard County, where he arrived about 1832, being then about nineteen years of age. He worked for a time at the carpenter work on the old State House in Springfield, but later returned to his farm, where he was engaged in agricultural pursuits wntii 1858, when he located in Springfield and spent the remainder of his life there. While living on his farm he was often called upon by his neighbors to construct houses and barns, and for about eight years after coming to Springfield continued at his trade, when his health having failed, he retired from active life. He died in 1877 and was buried at Athens, Menard County.

Mr. Isaac D. Patterson was a radical Republican, and during the Civil War, when Springfield was under martial law, served as police officer. He was also an active member of the Christian Church and for years served as its Deacon.

Sarah Hall, the wife of Isaac D. Patterson, was a daughter of Elisha Hall, and was born in Lawrence County, Ohio, March 17, 1822. Her father removed from Bedford County, Va., to Lawrence County, and later moved to Menard County, Ill., the daughter then being five years of age. The family made the trip to Ohio in a prairie schooner, and stopped on the edge of Springfield so they would not witness the hanging of the first murderer executed there. Mrs. Patterson was one of the following named children: Banks, William, Dabney, Tabitha, Lucinda, Keziah, Nancy, Nelson, Virginia, Tembrooke, Sarah, Susan Delia. Elisha Hall died in what is now Menard

Overstreet enlisted September 17, 1775, for one year; on January 1, 1777, for three years; and re-enlisted in 1781, but the time of enlistment is not stated. Among the battles in which he participated were Brandywine, Germantown, Monmouth, Stony Point, and Yorktown. When the War of 1812 broke out his son-in-law, Elisha Hall, was drafted for service, but on account of sickness was unfitted for duty. So Mr, Overstreet said, "I'll take your place, son," and served from March until October, 1814. Both the Overstreet and Hall families were originally from England. At a barbecue given at Athens, Ill., John Overstreet found a Tory in the ranks and, during the parade, dragged traitor can march in parade with me." Frank U. Patterson was educated in the common schools of Springfield, and when sixteen years of age began work in the grocery department of C. M. Smith, where he remained three years, when he began working at the plumbing trade with Hellweg & Snape, serving five years. He worked as journeyman until 1898, at which time he was appointed Plumbing Inspector for Springfield, which office he held six years. He organized the Patterson & Stewart Company, which became a stock company in 1907, with D. M. Stewart as President and Mr. Patterson as Secretary and Treasurer. He is President of the Master Plumbers' Association of Springfield and also of the State organization, and represents the Master Plumbers on the State Examining Board. Fraternally he is a member of the Masonic Order and of the Knights of Pythias. Both he and his wife are members of Central Christian Church and he is a lifelong Republican. He resides at his very pretty home in West Grand Place, which he erected in 1906. Mr. Patterson was married, in Springfield, September 26, 1900, to Miss Virginia Ellis, daughter of A. Y. Elis, who was for thirtyfive years employed in the post-office at Springfield. They have no children. Both are well known in Springfield, where they have spent their entire lives and have many firm friends.

War and an honored resident of Riverton, 1l., was formerly engaged in mining there, but is now living retired from active life. _He has a beautiful home in Riverton and receives a fair pension as recognition of his services to his country. He was born in County Donegal, Ireland, February 1, 1881, and is a son of William and Fanny (Cook) Patterson, also natives of Ireland. The father was a farmer and came to the United States in 1838, locating in Jennings County, Ind., where his death occurred. He and his brother entered a half-section of

In boyhood Robert Patterson lived on a farm and received his education in the schools of Indiana. As a young man he worked three years on a Mississippi River steamboat, which he continued three years. At the time of the Civil War he enlisted, in August, 1861, in Company C. Fifty-ninth Ilinois Volunteer Infantry, they went to West Plains. In 1863 he began serving with the "Ram Fleet," which he continued until January, 1865, and was mustered out as private at Pittsburg. He swam across the Red River at one time to escape capture. He has reason to feel proud of his record and encountered many interesting experiences, as well as hardships and dangers, during his seryice. He is a member of Stephenson Post, No. 30, G. A. R., of Springfield. One of Mr. Patterson's brothers was killed in 1847, during the Mexican War. Robert Patterson was the ` youngest of the ten children born to his parents.

Mr, Patterson was married, in St. Louis, January 1, 1868, to- Anna Kelley, daughter of Hugh and Anna Kelley, and the eleventh of their twelve children. Mr. Kelley and his wife came from Ireland to the United States in 1838, landing in New Orleans, whence they came to St. Louis. The father died in the latter city ten years later, and the mother died there in 1855. Three children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Patterson: Robert W., born April 15, 1877, living in Riverton; John T. and Margarite Anna, twins, both deceased. Mr. Patterson has three fine grandchildren, who live in Riverton: Francis, Hugh and Margaret.

Mr. Patterson is an active member of the Methodist Church. He is a strong supporter of the principles of the Republican party and devotes considerable time to the cause. He is interested in anything pertaining to the public welfare or prosperity and ready to forward every worthy cause. He has a large number of friends in the community and° stands well with all who know him. He was elected a member of the Village Board in 1890 and served very creditably in the office.

PATTON, Charles Lanphier, M. D. - -The younger physicians and surgeons of Springfield are taking first place among the members of their profession practicing in Sangamon County. They have had the advantage of training and experience in the medical colleges and hospitals, which cannot be excelled, and which are so far in advance of the one secured by the practitioners of half a century ago. Among the successful and popular physicians of Springfield is Dr. Charles Lanphier Patton, who has well appointed offices at No. 25 Illinois National Bank Building, and resides at No. 1606 South Fifth Street. He was born at Orchard Lake, Mich., and from 1898 to 1902, attended the University of Michigan. From 1902 to 1903, he was interne in the University Hospital, and then served two years as an instructor in gynecology and obstetrics in the University of Michigan. Dr. Patton was licensed to practice in Springfield, in 1902. soon after his graduation with the degree of M. D., from the University of Michigan, but he spent several years more in his

American Medical Association. At present he is on the surgeon's staff of the Springfield Hospital and Training School. Dr. Patton is engaged in a general practice, and has already firmly established himself in the confidence of the people of Sangamon County, who Know that in him they have not only the experienced and skilled physician and surgeon. but the sympathetic friend. He is a close student and keeps thoroughly abreast of current events in the medical world, as well as on general topics, and few members of his profession have a brighter outlook for the future.

PAUL, Gabriel (deceased) - In a community where there is a constant increase in population and new building constantly going on, those lines of business connected with the building trades are bound to prosper, and the men engaged in them attain a well-merited success. One of the older business men of Springfield, now passed to his last rest, who attained some distinction in connection with the lumber interests there, was the late Gabriel Paul. He was born in Cumberland County, Ill., April 20, 1859, a son of William and Catherine (Mc- Clinton) Paul, the father having been a liveryman for a number of years.

Mr. Paul grew up in his native county, attending the district school and learning to work on his father's farm. He was a lad of good habits being sober and industrious, and when he came to Springfield he found ready employment. Later he established himself in a lumber business, which he developed to large proportions, making it a point to carry out all his contracts faithfully, and to maintain a high standard of business integrity. His death occurred in Lincoln County, Ill., January 1, 1891, after a lingering illness.. In politics he was a Democrat, but being retiring in disposition, he did not aspire to public office. His affiliations were with the Christian Church, and during his long illness he exhibited a patience and sweetness of disposition that showed he was living in the faith he professed.

Mr. Paul was married in DeWitt County, Il., February 20, 1888, to Althea Roberts, born there December 20, 1866, daughter of John B. and Amanda Roberts, lifelong residents of that county. Mr. and Mrs. Paul had three children: Franklin James, born December 29, 1884; Lucy May, born January 27, 1887, and Clara Viola, born June 25, 1890. Mrs. Paul has been a resident of Springfield for the past twenty years, and is prominent in the Christian Church and well known in her neighborhood. The family residence, at No. 1115 East Adams Street, is a favorite gathering place for the young people, who appreciate Mrs. Paul's hospitality, assisted as She is by her children. The family are well known and have many friends.

_ PAUL, Henry (deceased), who resided in Springfield, some twenty years, was a native of Germany, born December 26, 1858, a son of Frederick and Anna Mary (BHyemyer) Paul, both also born in Germany, where their entire lives were spent, the father being a gardener by occupation, As a boy, Henry Paul enjoyed the educational advantages offered by the publie Schools of his native country, and when a young man decided to emigrate to America, having heard from relatives in Springfield of their prosperity and favorable business opportunities. In 1883, at the age of twenty-five years, he left his family and native land and took passage for the New World, coming direct to Springfield, where he soon found employment in the printing office of Mr. Rokker. He was an ambitious young man, being quick to learn the new language and customs of those about him, and by good judgment and industry won friends and advisers in the city. He entered the employ of the Wabash Railroad Company before he had long been a resident of Springfield, and by his diligence and intelligence became promoted from time to time until he was made foreman in the car-repairing department, which position he held until his death. He was economical and thrifty in the management of his financial affairs, and purchased property from time to time, as he was able, providing a good home for his family and being solicitous for their comfort and well-being.

Mr. Paul was married, May 17, 1861, to Miss Mary Paul, also a native of Germany, daughter of William and Mary (Strubber) Paul, who spent their entire lives in Germany. The father was employed for many years as a postman in his native country. He died in 1895, and Mrs. Paul died when Mary was an infant. Four children were born to Henry Paul and his wife, namely: Elizabeth married F. A. Grospitz, and they live in Springfield; John is a farmer in Alberta, Canada; Frank and Mamie, twins, live

Mr. Paul was a stanch Republican in polities and took an intelligent interest in public affairs. He was a faithful member of the German Lutheran Church, of which his widow is also a member. Mr. Paul had established himself in the good estimation of his employers and associates and is kindly remembered by all who knew him. He had come to Springfield as a young man, determined to win a foothold in that city, and had been successful in a gratifying degree, having purchased the home now occupied by his widow, on South First Street, about a year before his death. Mrs. Paul also owns some building lots in the vicinity of her home. Mr. Paul's death occurred December 28, 1903, and he was remembered as a kind husband and father, a true friend and useful citizen of his adopted country.

PAUL, J. Fred - Germany has given this country some of its most substantial and reliable citizens; men who are the very backbone of the land, and can be depended upon in both war and peace. They left their native land to leok for better opportunities for advancement in life, bringing with them their habits of industry and thrift, which, when followed here, work towards such excellent results. J. Fred Paul, of Section 7, Curran Township, is an excellent example of this class of men. He was born in Hanover, Germany, December 6, 1848, a son of Frederick and Gertrude (Shumacha) Paul, both born in 1824 in Hanover, Germany.

In 1876, Frederick Paul, the father, sailed from Bremen, Germany, for New York City, landing there on September 15, coming direct to Springfield, which he reached, September 17, 1876. He bought land in Gardner Township and engaged in farming, remaining on his land for ten years, when he moved to Curran Township, buying the farm now owned

Paul was their only son, the three were the only ones of the Paul family to come to this country, the grandparents on both sides dying in Germany.

J. Fred Paul received an excellent education in Germany, learning how to farm under his father's expert instruction. Mr. Paul has always been a farmer, and now owns 160 acres of rich land in Curran Township, which he has developed into a very valuable property, devoting it to general farming and stockraising. :

The marriage of Mr. Paul took place in Springfield, May 29, 1883, to Elizabeth Boshner, born in Germany, August 5, 1861. Her parents never came to this country, she making the trip with a brother, Adam Boshner, of Rochester Township, where he is a farmer. She had three sisters, who survive. Mr. and Mrs. Paul became the parents of four daughters and three sons: Anna, wife of Bert Strain, a farmer of Curran Township; Elizabeth, wife of Earl Cantrell, a farmer of Curran Township; Frank, at home; John, Eva, Sophia and William, also living at home. There are six grandchildren in the family.

Mr. Paul is a Democrat and has served as Sehool Director of Curran Township, making an efficient official. He is a member of the German Lutheran Church and takes pleasure in his religious home. For thirty-three years, Mr. Paul has lived on his farm, and is very much attached to it. He can point with pride to many improvements he has made, and realizes how farming property has increased in value, since his family purchased it so long ago.

PAYTON, Jesse K. - The first abstract books of Sangamon County, were made by a man named Coon, about 1859, and Mr. Coon afterwards sold his books to Nicholas Strott, who later, with Zimri Enos, formed the partnership of Strott & Enos. Some years later Mr. H. C. Latham acquired the interests of Mr. Strott and the firm was then known as Latham & Enos. Mr. Latham retained the active management for a number of years, having associated with him as partners, successively, Louis Tichnor, Samuel Mendenhall and George H. Souther. On September 24, 1889, the firm of Latham & Souther, together with a number of other men, incorporated a business under the corporate name of The Abstract & Title Guaranty Company.

The Sangamon County Abstract Company was incorporated in February, 1901, with B. R. Hieronymus as President and Walter Eden as Secretary. In February, 1904, the plant and business of the Abstract & Title Guaranty Company was purchased by the Sangamon County Abstract Company, which company also in October, 1905, purchased the business of Hardin & Hallahan, and now has three complete sets of abstract books.

The Sangamon County Abstract Company has a capital stock of $100,000, consisting of 1,000 shares of $100 each, and its present officers are: B. R. Hieronymus, President; James A. Easley, Vice President, and Jesse K. Payton, Secretary and Treasurer.

Jesse K. Payton is a native of Sangamon County, born at Williamsville, in 1867, son of Isaac M. and Mary Jane (Kidd) Payton, farmers of that place. Jesse K. Payton received his education in the public schools of Sangamon County. He is a Republican in politics and has taken an active part in public affairs. He served four years as Chief Deputy Sheriff of Sangamon County, and is at present a member of the County Election Board, being the only Republican serving on it. He has been a member of the board four years and is serving his second term. Mr. Payton has been engaged in other lines of business besides his present one. For five years he worked as traveling salesman for a clothing house, then engaged in merchant tailor and clothing business. He is an excellent business man, of keen judgment and progressive spirit, and has been connected with the abstract business many years. The firm has an established reputation and does a large business, having a long, clean record back of them. The officers and directors of the corporation are all men of business integrity and stamina, and the concern does a growing business.

Mr. Payton married Miss Laura Forden, a native of Sangamon County, and three children have been born of this union: Howard F., Luella and Helen. Mr. Payton is well known in business circles and fraternally is connected with the Masons, the Odd Fellows and the Knights of Pythias.

PEASE, Hon. Shaw (deceased), who spent many years in Sangamon County, was prominent as an educator and also took an active part in the councils of the Republican party. He represented the Macon district in the General Assembly for one term. He was born in Sangamon County, April 23, 1828, son of John and Amanda (Leslie) Pease, both natives of Loudoun County, Va., where the father was engaged in farming. They became residents of Sangamon County, where their last days were spent, and there they reared their family.

The early education of Shaw Pease was received in the country schools of Sangamon County, after which he attended school in Springfield and subsequently graduated from college, at Quincy, Ill. After leaving school he taught seven years in the public schools of Sangamon County and later became prominent in political affairs, serving as Representative from his district. He became a resident of Springfield in 1885 and there his death occurred, in 1890, at the home now occupied by his widow, at 1530 East Brown Street. He was a devoted husband and father, a kind friend and neighbor, and his loss was genuinely mourned. He was a member of the Methodist Church and in politics was a strong Republican after the organization of that party.

Mr. Pease was married in Springfield, June 21, 1880, to Miss Amanda P. Fox, born June 2, 1836, in Loudoun County, Va., daughter of Dr. Joseph B. and Amelia (Osburn) Fox, both natives of that county. Children as follows 'were born to Mr. Pease and his wife: Mary L., Lucinda V., Joseph M., Francis S. and Florence Ella. Mrs. Pease owns the family residence, besides other property in the vicinity, and since the death of her husband has devoted herself closely to the rearing and care of her children, all of whom have reached honorable man and womanhood.

PEERCE, John T., one of the most successful business men of Pawnee, Ill., is regarded with a high degree of respect and esteem by all who know him, and has well earned his present position and prosperity. He is always ready to aid those less fortunate than himself and is a true friend and kind neighbor. Mr. Peerce was born in Edmonson County, Ky., November 1, 1856, a son of John L. and Ann (Abell) Peerce, the former born in the same county, April 10, 1831, and the latter born in Marion County, Ky., January 6, 1822. The father was a farmer and moved to Sangamon County, Ill. in 1870, but on account of poor health returned two years later to Kentucky, locating in Grayson County. He came to Sangamon County again March 6, 1892, and died in Pawnee, February 25, 1896. He and his son John T. for a time conducted a meat market in partnership. Mrs. Ann Peerce died in Pawnee, March 11, 1894. The father of John L. Peerce was a native of Grayson County, Ky., was a farmer, and died in his native county, and his wife, also a native of Kentucky, died in Edmonson County. The latter was partly reared in a fort, as the Indians were so numerous in the part of Kentucky where she was born that the white settlers were much troubled by them.

The father of Ann Abell was a native of Kentucky and died in Sangamon County, Il. He located there at a very early day, when there was plenty of wild game and very few settlers. His wife died in Kentucky, her native State.

Until reaching the age of twenty-two years John T. Peerce lived with his parents, and as a young man worked at farming until 1889, living part of this time on a farm he owned in Grayson County, Ky. In 1889 he returned to Sangamon County and engaged in the meat business, in which he continued some ten years, then sold his shop and returned to Springfield, where he entered the employ of the street railway company. Later he returned to Pawnee, where he worked for a time at the trade of carpenter, then embarked in the transfer business, which he still continues. In 1909 he began dealing in feed and has been- successful in both branches of his business, operating now under the firm name of J. T. Peerce & Son.

Mr. Peerce married, at Litchfield, Ky., November 20, 1877, Miss Mattie J. Mudd, born in Grayson County, December 12, 1860, daughter of William A. and Mary E. (Higdon) Mudd, both also natives of Grayson County. After the death of Mr. Peerce's mother his father returned to Kentucky and there married, as his second wife, the widow of William A. Mudd, and they returned to Sangamon County, where they remained until his death, after which the widow returned to Kentucky, in 1897, and now resides in Grayson County, at the age of ninety years, but enjoying very good health. The father of William A. Mudd was a native of

Kentucky and late in life removed to Texas, where he died, his wife having previously died in Kentucky, her native State. The maternal grandparents of Mrs. John T. Peerce were natives of Kentucky, where they spent their entire lives, and lived to an advanced age.

Mrs. Mattie J. Peerce died in Pawnee, June 24, 1909, and is buried in Calvary Cemetery. She had borne her husband the following children: William R., born in Kentucky, June alee 1887, in business with his father, married May Beynon, a native of Braceville, Ill., November 10, 1909; Mary A., born in Pawnee, October 29, 1889, is unmarried and lives at home; Francis M., born in Pawnee, March 1, 1899, living at home; six who are deceased. The children who died are: Charles A., born in Kentucky, April 12, 1880, died there March 12, 1885; Jessie W., born in Kentucky, June 25, 1882, died there October 12, 1883; Jessie A., born in Kentucky, July 2, 1884, died in Sangamon County, November 25, 1892; Leota, born in Sangamon County, October 13, 1892, died there September 9, 1893; Joseph H., born in Sangamon County, August 29, 1897, died there February 12, 1899; Joseph Howard, born in Sangamon County, January 20, 1901, died there September 10, 1901.

Mr. Peerce is a devout Christian and carries his beliefs into his every-day life. He is a devout Catholic and a member of St. Mary's Church. He belongs to Pawnee Camp, Modern Woodmen. He has always been active in political affairs and is a Democrat in principles. He has served as Alderman of Pawnee.

PEHLMAN, Michael, one of the many enterprising and useful German-American citizens of Springfield, -Ill., has lived in the city since he was two years of age, and has seen many changes incident to the growth and progress of same. He remembers when it was almost. without sidewalks, witnessed the erecting of the foundations of the State House and the placing of the Lincoln Monument, among the many interesting things that have taken place there. His parents located in Springfield in 1868 and still reside there. Michael Pehlman was born in Bavaria, Germany, August 4, 1866, and is a son of Conrad and Barbara (Tovanrider) Pehlman, both natives of Bavaria, Germany, the father born March 3, 1845, and the mother August 7, 1845. The father was a stone mason by trade and followed same after locating in Sangamon County. He and his wife had seven sons and three daughters, namely: Michael ; George, a member of Springfield police force; John, assistant foreman in a mine; Fred, running a truck farm; Kate Green; Anna; Mary; William, Frank and Henry, working at mining. All live in Springfield, and all were educated in the Third Ward School of the city.

Michael Pehlman began working in a brick yard in Springfield when ten years old and three years later began working in the mines, which he has since followed. He worked twelve years in the Old North Shaft, nine years in the New North Shaft, several years in Trudor & Gray's Shaft, several years in Storms' No. 2 Shaft, one year in the West End Shaft, three years in the Black Diamond Shaft, four years in Peabody Mine at Sherman, I., and for the last two years has worked for the Springfield Colliery Coal Company. He is an industrious and faithful worker and has been successful in his investments and private affairs. He has three valuable pieces of property in Springfield, owns a fine home at 1121 North Sixth Street, and also other property. He is a highly respected citizen and has at heart the welfare and progress of the community. He is public-spirited and enterprising, and is much interested in current issues and affairs. In political views he has always been a Democrat. He is a member of the German Lutheran Church of Springfield and helps in its good work. He is well known in fraternal circles, being an active member of the Odd Fellows Lodge No. 6, which he joined in 1901. He is of a social disposition and is popular among his many friends.

Mr. Pehlman was married, in Springfield, April 12, 1898, to Anna Schmitt, who was born in Baden, Germany, July 15, 1870, daughter of Henry and Carolina Schmitt, both natives of Baden, Germany, the former of whom died in 1902 and the latter in 1901. Her parents came to Sangamon County in 1892 and lived at 1123 North Sixth Street, where her father carried on his trade of shoe-maker. Mr, Pehlman and his wife have no children.

PHELPS, Harry Emerson. - Sangamon County is peculiarly well adapted to fruit growing both on account of its fertile soil and the climatic conditions which prevail, and some of the more progressive farmers of this locality have taken advantage of the opportunities offered, specializing in fruit culture. One of the young farmers who has succeeded beyond even his own expectations is Harry Emerson Phelps, who owns fifty-seven acres of very fertile land, three miles west of the city of Springfield. He was born in Springfield, October 15, 1880, a son of Adna and Martha (Meigs) Phelps, the former born in Hebron, N. H., December 28, 1832, while his wife was born in Iowa, in 1840.

Adna Phelps was brought: by his parents to Loami, Ill., in 1844. Six years later, removal was made to Springfield. In 1851, Mr. Phelps began teaching school in a small brick structure

Underfanger, I. N. Ransom, H. L. Phelps, as well as many of the other older residents of Springfield, who remember with gratitude and affection their young teacher, After the death of his father, in 1852, he took his mother and returned to Loami. Here he married, November 16, 1856, and lived happily with his wife until her demise, January 2, 1904. She bore him a family of whom two sons and four daughters survive: David B. and Matilda reside on the homestead; Lillian Raisch of Springfield; Eva Cottet, wife of Eugene Cottet; Daisy, wife of Thomas Hessey of Springfield; Harry Emerson. Mr. Phelps was the oldest fruit grower in together by hand. He was the first one to bring berries in quart boxes to Springfield. At the outbreak of the Civil War, he enlisted in Company I, Seventy-third Illinois Volunteer Infantry, serving to the close of the struggle. Returning from the war, he located three miles west of Springfield where he developed his fruit business, thus continuing until advanced years forced him to retire. He spent his last years with his daughter, Mrs. Thomas Hessey, on West Jefferson street, there dying at 4:45 o'clock, Sunday morning, June 12, 1910, aged seventyseven years, five months and fifteen days. From the formation of Stephenson Post, No. 30, G. A. R., he was one of its most honored members. He was a man widely known and universally respected, and his loss is deeply mourned by many outside his immediate family.

Harry Emerson Phelps was educated in the country schools and the Springfield Business College. He worked with his father learning at the same time the trade of a carpenter, but _ later resolved to devote himself exclusively to fruit growing, and since 1905 has done this. So exceptional has been his success, that his work has attracted the attention of outsiders, and since 1907, he has served as Assistant Superintendent of the Horticultural Department of the State Fair, having been recently reappointed for two years more. For five years he has been Secretary and Treasurer of the Springfield Horticultural Society. Fraternally, he is a member of the Knights of Pythias, haying joined the order six years ago, and continued actively identified with it ever since. In politics, he is a Republican.

Mr. Phelps was married in Springfield, Ill., May 4, 1904, to Louise Anna Mester, born March 9, 1882, daughter of Julius and Frederika (Heimbrock) Mester, the former born May 26, 1840, and the latter, August 3, 1840, both being natives of Germany. They came to America, and their six children were all born here, they being: Johannah, born February 23, 1875; Alfred, born August 14, 1877; Edwin who died at the age of two years; Mrs. Phelps; Charles F., born June 2, 1884, and Orrin A., born October

10, 1888. Johannah married Conrad Wirth of Springfield. Mr. and Mrs, Phelps have one son, - Adna Emerson, born April 4, 1905. Mr. Phelps is one of the live, progressive young men of the county, and is recognized as a leader in the fruit growing business, of the State.

In the spring of 1899, Mr. Phelps enlisted in the Illinois National Guards, Single Corps, Second Detachment, and that fall was appointed First Sergeant. The following spring, he was appointed by Adjutant-General Reese, Mounted Orderly. The next spring, he was placed on the Hospital Corps. He is a member of the Sons of Veterans, having held all the offices in the gift of the local post. He has served as aidede-camp on the Colonel's staff.

PHILIPP, Maximilian, a well known and popular citizen of Springfield, Ill., was born in Aschaffenburg, Bavaria, Germany, October 20, 1832, son of John and Martha (Hoeflich) Philipp, both natives of Germany. The father was a painter and decorator and both parents spent their entire lives in Germany. He was for several years a soldier in the German Army. They were parents of three sons and two daughters.

The education of Maximilian Philipp was obtained in his native town, and upon leaving school he learned the trade of cabinet maker, at which he worked in many different German towns, spending some time in Munich. He emigrated to the United States about 1865, landed in New York City, and came direct to Springfield, where he has since resided. He worked at his trade in various positions until 1867, when he entered the employ of John Bressmer Dry Goods Company, for whom he worked thirty-five years in their carpet department, and in 1902 retired from active life.

Mr. Philipp is well known in connection with the St. Vincent Society, a Catholic society which he organized in 1866, and which has grown to be one of the largest orders in Springfield. He is a member of the Church of SS. Peter and Paul. He was an energetic and industrious worker in business life and was regarded with respect by all who were associated with him, and in social circles he has made many warm friends. He owns a pleasant home at 904 East Reynolds Street, besides other city property.

Mr. Philipp was united in marriage with Miss Margaret Philipp, in Springfield, April 30, 1867. She had the same surname, but was of a different family. She was born in Aschaffenburg, Bavaria, November 14, 1842. Her father died in Germany and her mother brought the family to America the same year as Mr. Philipp came and on the same vessel. Four sons and four daughters were born to Maximilian Philipp and his wife, of whom seven children survive, namely; Joseph A., in the employ of the John Bressmer Dry Goods Company, of Springfield; Elizabeth, J., living at home; Reverend Maximilian J., a. Catholic priest, Professor of Libraries in the Josephinum Catholic College, at Columbus, Ohio; Mary, now Sister Christina, a nun in the Ursuline Convent at Alton, Til.; Anna M., at home; Catharine, now Sister Ildelphonso, a nun in St. John's Hospital, in Springfield; Otto, attending a Catholic seminary at Meinrad, Ind., preparing for the priesthood, and one died in infancy.

PHILLIPS, Eber. - - The soldiers of the Civil War were animated by intense patriotism when they enlisted to save their country from the perils that threatened it. Those of a later generation, removed as they are from the horrors of the conflict, cannot appreciate how much these brave men sacrificed, but they can render the honor that is due the veterans of the great struggle. One of the old soldiers of Sangamon County is Eber Phillips, now living retired at No. 412 South Glenwood Avenue, Springfield. He was born in Richland County, Il., June 9, 1843, a son of John M. and Virginia (Trainer) Phillips, the former born in Sumner County, Tenn., in 1821, and the latter in Hardin County, Ky., in 1823,

John M. Phillips was a farmer. He was brought to Illinois by his parents in 1828, at the age of five years. His father entered land in Sangamon County, but later in life went to Richland County and bought land, farming upon it. In 1863 he sold, removing to Coles County, where he bought land and operated it until his demise. His widow survived him for ten years, dying in Cumberland County. The maternal grandfather of Eber Phillips was in the Revolutionary War, so that Mr. Phillips inherited his loyalty and patriotism. He had five brothers and five sisters, there being eleven in the family, but only two sons and four daughters now survive: Thomas A., of Decatur; Jennie Wallace, of Neoga, Ill.; Minerva Small, of Shelbyville, Tll.; Margaret G. Custer, of Stark County, Il. ; Elizabeth Brown, of Decatur, and Eber.

Eber Phillips was educated in a log schoolhouse in Richland County, and during his boyhood worked on the farm for his father. On August 26, 1861, he abandoned his peaceful occupations to enlist in Company E. Fortieth Illinois Volunteer Infantry, from Clay County, under the command of Col. Stephen G. Hicks, whose remains are buried at Salem, Ill. When his: enlistment expired he re-enlisted, in January, 1863, in the Mississippi Brigade, to fight bushwhackers, thus serving until the close of the war. He participated in the battle of Shiloh, being in the marine brigade. On January 8, 1865, he was mustered out at Vicksburg. From there he came by boat to Cairo and thence to Olney, Ill., arriving home February 6, 1865. His parents meanwhile had moved to Coles County, and there he worked for five years. Upon the death of his father he went to Cumberland County with his mother, and worked on a farm until he came to Sangamon County. For many years he worked on the old

Peter Troxell farm, returning later to Cumberland County, where he remained some years, and in 1873 came back to Sangamon County to continue farming. He also worked in the construction department of the old Peoria, Decatur & Evansville Railroad, from Olney to Springfield, being associated with this road for six years, and in 1885 returned to Springfield. On December 22, 1891, he moved to Quincy, but nine years later returned Springfield, which has continued to be his home ever since,

Mr. Phillips has never married. He is a consistent member of the Methodist Church. The Republican party holds his support and its candidates receive his yote. He has a comforttable home in Springfield and is in receipt of a pension from the Government, which appreciates his efforts in its behalf a half century ago.

PHILLIPS, James Alexander - The valuable mines of Springfield have long offered opportunities for men of experience who flock there to take advantage of them. One of those who haye become very well known among mining men is the present Republican candidate for Commissioner, James Alexander Phillips, born in Uxbridge, Ontario, Canada, October 10, 1855. He is a son of Benjamon and Amanda (Lynd) Phillips, the former born in Nova Scotia and the latter in Port Whitby, Ontario, Canada. The father was a farmer and lived out his life in Canada. The grandfather's name was Edward Pride, but on account of troubles relating to his leaving the English Army, changed it to Phillips, as it is still written. His escape was sensational, as he swam for two miles, most of the time under water, for as soon as his head appeared he was shot at, but he managed to come out unharmed. The maternal ancestors were of Pennsylvania-Dutch stock. Benjamin Phillips died in 1897 and his wife in 1894, both firm in the faith of the Methodist Church. Eleven children were born to them: Sylvester, deceased; James A., Benjamin, Hector, Maurice; Charles, who was killed in a snow-slide on the Rocky Mountains; Louisa married A. Gray; Margaret; Amanda married Al, Bedford; Hester; and Mabel, who married Charles White.

James A. Phillips went to school in Ontario and worked for his father until he was twentyfour years old. This was in 1879, and, resolving to better his fortune, he left home, with but seventy-five cents in his pocket, going to Grand Rapids, Mich., where he became foreman in a chair factory, but after three years there he came to Riverton, and from 1882 to 1884 worked onafarm. In the latter year he came to Springfield, which has since continued to be his home. He became a teaming contractor, hauling coal for nine years. This brought him into contact with the mines, and in 1904 he entered the employ of the West End Coal Company as foreman, thus continuing.

Tribe No. 66. He is also a Knight of Pythias, belonging to Navarre Lodge No. 142. A strong Republican, he is the logical candidate of his party for Commissioner, and comes before the people with a clean record and untiring energy. His associations as a member of the United Mine Workers Association are very pleasant, and he has friends all over the State.

PICKRELL, Jesse A., who was one of the earliest farmers and stock-raisers of Sangamon County, Ill., to introduce improved breeds of hogs, cattle and other stock into the county, was the first of his family to come to the State, though his parents came at a later date and also settled in Sangamon County. Jesse A. Pickrell was born June 13, 1805, in Montgomery County, Ky., a son of Abel and Sarah (Taylor) Pickrell. Abel Pickrell was born in Loudoun County, Va., March 14, 1782. When he was quite young his father died and his mother took him to Fleming County, Ky., about 1793. As a young man he removed to Montgomery County, and was there married in 1804, to Sarah Taylor, who was born at a place known as Red Stone Fort, Pa., October 31, 1784. Abel Pickrell enlisted from Montgomery County in the War of 1812, and in the fall of 1818 moved from there to Shelby County, Ky., whence he moved to Sangamon County, Ill., arriving in what is now known as Williams Township in the fall of 1831. He and his wife had six children, all born in Kentucky. Mrs. Pickrell died April 9, 1861, and Mr. Pickrell died January 3, 1862, both near Mechanicsburg, Sangamon County.

Jesse A. Pickrell came to Sangamon County in the spring of 1828, returned to Kentucky on a visit, and in the fall of that year returned to Sangamon County with his brother, William S., the latter of whom served three terms in the Black Hawk War. Jesse A. Pickrell became one of the most prominent farmers of his time and was an extensive stock raiser. He displayed an active interest in public affairs and was highly esteemed and respected.

December 18, 1828, Mr. Pickrell was married, in Sangamon County, to Elizabeth Churchill, and they became parents of ten children. as follows: William O., born February 27, 1830, married Hannah Reed and removed to Kansas; Abel George, born February 19, 1832; Miller H., born March 31, 1835, married Sophronia Fry; Ann M., born September 14, 1840, married Henry H. Lee, who died August 10, 1SG7; Mary V., born December 11, 1842, married Samuel T. Rogers; Amanda P., born August 31, 1844, married Walter F. Swift, and died at Ottawa, Kan., June 19, 1872; John C., born October 27, 1846, served three years in Company B, Twenty-fifth United States Infantry, part of the time as Orderly of Gen. George H. Thomas, and died- March 25, 1873; Benjamin F., born December 10, 1848; M. Gertrude, December 29, 1850; Sallie E., March 6, 1855.

20, 1861, in Company C, Eleventh Missouri Infantry for three years, was commissioned Quartermaster of the regular army July 24, 1862, and mustered out August 15, 1864. He was married December 27, 1864, in Jacksonville, Ill., to Emma H. Winn, daughter of Dr. Charles and Nancy (Branson) Winn, and they became parents of four children, namely; Corilla; Alice, who married Robert Lee Winn, a sketch of whom appears in this work; Patsy, Mrs. Floyd Whittemore, of Lanesville; Jessie C., wife of Maycie Cantrall. Mr. Pickrell located on a farm a half mile south of Lanesville, and died on the old farm, June 28, 1886. Dr. Charles Winn was born August 18, 1800, in Virginia, and received his medical education at Transylvania University, Lexington, Ky. His wife, Nancy (Branson) Winn, was born in Ohio, June 4, 1806.

PILCHER, A. B., who has for many years been a resident of Chatham, Ill., was born in Athens County, Ohio, February 28, 1839, a son of Stephen N. and Cassandra (Bean) Pilcher, the former born in Athens County and the latter in Hardy County, W. Va. The father's parents were natives of Kentucky and the mother's of Virginia. Stephen N. Pilcher carried on farming in his native county until 1865, then moved to Clay County, Ill., and three years later located in Chatham, where he spent the remainder of his life. Mrs. Pilcher's father, Mr. Bean, was a soldier in the War of 1812.

The education of A. B. Pilcher was acquired in the subscription schools of Ohio, and he spent his boyhood days on a farm. He followed agricultural pursuits until 1875, then moved to Chatham and began working at the carpenter's trade, and has helped erect many of the best residences of that village. He enlisted at Cincinnati, Ohio, September 3, 1861, in the Eleventh Ohio Independent Light Artillery, under Captain Constable, served three years, and was mustered out November 7, 1864. In this service he endured many hardships and took part in battles at New Madrid, Corinth, Vicksburg, Little Rock, Pine Bluff, and many minor engagements. He fought against bushwhackers in the Missouri hills. In the hard-fought battle at Iuka, Miss., the battery lost every horse and mule belonging to them. He acquitted himself with credit to himself and his company and is a member of the G. A. R. `

Mr. Pilcher was married at Chatham, Ill., January 15, 1878, to Miss Annie Aldrich, born at Rochester, N. Y., December 31, 1848, daughter of Marcellus and Elizabeth (Crooker) Aldrich, natives of New Hampshire. Mr. Aldrich was a carpenter by trade and died when Pilcher was a child. Mrs. Aldrich came to Chatham from New York, and her death occurred in 1900. Mrs. Pilcher knowns very little of her grandparents except that they were natives of New Hampshire. Five children have blessed the union of Mr. and Mrs. Pilcher, all of whom survive: Jessie P., born in Chatham, November

19, 1873; Mabel C., July 10, 1875; Charles N., November 6, 1877; Fannie M., and Frankie (twins), January 16, 1857. Frank and Fannie live in Springfield and the latter is married. Charles, Mabel and Pearl live in Chatham, and all are married.

Mr. Pilcher and his wife are among the oldest residents of Chatham and have many warm friends in the community. He has been a hardworking, useful citizen, and has served as Collector of Chatham Township several times. He is a member of the Masonic Order and of the Modern Woodmen of America, and in religious views is a Methodist.

PILCHER, John, Sr. - Some families have given more than their share in service to their country, their representatives having risked life and limb in more than one of the mighty conflicts which have conyulsed the nation. This is the case in the Pilcher family, of Springfield, for both the War of 1812 and the Civil War profited by the heroism and patriotism of its members. John Pilcher Sr., of this city, is a man who gave of his best to his country, and his grandfather on the paternal side was a private in the War of 1812, surviving to spend a long and useful life in Kentucky, where he died. His wife survived him, coming to Tlinois in 1824, when this State was still in a somewhat uncivilized condition. John Pilcher Sr. was born in Springfield, March 13, 1842, a son of Moses and Mary E. (True) Pilcher. The father was born in Lexington, Ky., in April, 1800, while the mother came of old Virginia stock. A carpenter, the father found employment at his trade upon his removal to Illinois in 1824, and during his long life there was an upright and honorable citizen, dying on October 26, 1866, firm in his religious faith.

John Pilcher Sr. was educated in the public schools of Springfield, and until he was eight years of age lived on a farm, but then removal was made to Springfield, which has since been his home. He, too, is a carpenter, having learned the trade from his father, and has been employed upon some of the most important buildings in the city. For the past six years he has also been associated with a steam dyeing plant,. and in all his operations he has shown business sagacity that has resulted in ultimate success. Mr. Pilcher served in the First Cavalry for three months, being mustered out at Mound City, Ill., July 14, 1861, and September 23, 1861, he enlisted in Company H, Tenth Illinois Cavalry, being mustered out November 22, 1865, at San Antonio, Tex., and receiving his final discharge January 6, 1866. He participated in the battles of Prairie Grove, Little Rock, Mulligan Bend, Cotton Hill and Mobile, 'as well as others of less importance. He is now a member of Stephenson Post, G. A. R., of Springfield. The Christian Church holds his membership, while he is a stanch Republican politically.

tober 26, 1866, to Mary E. Hurst, born in Jacksonville, Ill., March 19, 1850. She comes of one of the most prominent families in Morgan County. Mr. and Mrs, Pilcher became the parents of the following children: Lucilla, born June 24, 1870; John W., born May 7, 1876; Robert E., born December 29, 1878, and Clara May, born December 5, 1881. Mr. Pilcher is a man of excellent habits, who has always been a believer in temperance, and his devotion to his family is a matter of comment. Quiet and unostentatious, he has made many friends for himself by his attention to business and fair dealing.

PIPER, Carl Frederick William, one of the representative old residents of Springfield, has lived in his present comfortable home for fortythree years. He owns 267 feet deep with a fifty foot frontage, and his yard is a source of much pleasure to him. His house was among the first to be built in his neighborhood, but when first erected contained only two rooms. In these he reared all of his children, but as his means increased he added another story, so that he now has four rooms. He was born in Prussia, May 17, 1834, a son of Daniel Piper, a grocer and wholesale dealer, and a man of considerable means in the Province of Brandenburg.

Until he was fourteen years old, Carl Frederick William Piper attended school, but at that age began driving a team, continuing teaming until he came to the United States, at the age of twenty-four years. He sailed from Hamburg and landed in Quebec, six weeks being consumed in the passage. He came direct to Springfield, where he joined his brother Frederick, and immediately obtained work in the construction of Andrew Kuhn's brewery. When this was completed, he worked on several farms. On October 23, 1864, he married Albertina Wilhelmina (Dahlman) Dauphin, widow of Philip Dauphin. Following his marriage, Mr. Piper began hauling sand and coal, being the first teamster in the city to haul the latter. In 1876, Mr. Piper secured some of the teaming for the Blevator Mill Company, and for thirty-one years he thus continued. Following this he was employed as a laborer in Washington Park. Mrs, Piper passed away, November 21, 1910, her remains being tenderly interred at Oak Ridge Cemetery. In 1862, when the German Lutheran Church of this city had but twelve members. Mrs. Piper joined it, and continued faithful in its good work until her death. Both she and Mrs. Daniel Pfeiffer had the honor of being married in the old governor's mansion. Mrs. Piper was a domestic in the family of Mrs. C. M. Smith, a sister of Mrs. Abraham Lincoln, and proud of the fact that she cooked the last meal eaten by Mr. Lincoln just before he left for Washington for his inauguration, and that her hands prepared the lunch the great man took with him on the journey. Mrs. Piper had four children by her first marriage: Her- man of Hot Springs, married Dorothy Goottenrath; Amelia, born in Farmingdale, Wis., January 10, 1863, married in Springfield in 1881, to Rey. J. C. Kaiser, pastor of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, of Jonesville, Ind., issue - Hulda, Clara, Otto, Paul, Ruth, Olga, Carl; George and Fred, twins, the former in Petersburg, Ill., married Amelia Hageman, no issue, and the latter a car inspector, married Christina Droege, issue - Amelia, John, Carl, Ollie, Freda, Elmer and Walter. Mr. and Mrs. Piper had children as follows: Gustave of Cleveland, married Addie Hazel, issue - Edward, Viola, Ruth; Julius, at home; Henry. of Cleveland, married Louise Heiden, issue - Carl and Henry; Edith married William Walsh, issue - Gerald and George. Mrs. Walsh resides with her father.

During his many years' residence in Springfield, Mr. Piper*has made true friends who appreciate his sterling traits of character. He has been thrifty, saving his earnings and investing them as a security for his old age, and is now enjoying his declining years, surrounded by the comforts his frugality has provided, and the love of his children and grandchildren.

PLUMMER, Nathan (deceased), who was for many years successfully engaged in farming in Cotton Hill Township, Sangamon County, was highly esteemed for his sterling qualities and high character, and honored as a veteran of the Civil War. . Mr. Plummer was.born near Columbus, Ohio, a son of Nathan and Elizabeth Plummer, also natives of that State. The father, who was a farmer, carried on this occupation in Ohio and was accidentally killed in a runaway, following which his widow brought her children to Sangamon County and located on a farm in Cotton Hill Township. There were two sons and five daughters in the family, all of whom are now deceased.

During his boyhood days Nathan Plummer worked on the farm for his mother, and his education was received in Sangamon County. During the early part of the Civil War he enlisted in Company E, Forty-third Illinois Volunteer Infantry, which was later consolidated with the Fifty-third Regiment at Guntown, Miss., after the battle at that place, where the Forty-third was nearly annihilated, and Mr. Plummer served until the close of the war, being under the command of Gen. Sherman. He participated in many important battles, but was never wounded nor taken prisoner. He was mustered out at Louisville, Ky., and finally discharged at Chicago.

At the close of the war Mr. Plummer returned to Cotton Hill Township and resumed farming. He carried on the farm where his widow now resides until his death, and was known as an industrious and able farmer. He was married in Springfield, Tl., in October, 1860, to Miss Emily Furnell, born in Dover, Del., August 26, 1840, daughter of Jonathan and Sallie Ann (Clayton) Purnell, the father born near Hagerstrom, Md.. and the mother at Smyrna, Del.

Mr. Purnell was a farmer and in 1857 removed with his family to Sangamon County, Ill., and carried on farming in Cotton Hill Township until his death. Both he and his wife are now deceased. There were two sons and five daughters in the Purnell family, and four daughters and one son now survive, namely: Samuel is engaged in farming in Christian County; Mrs. Plummer; Mrs. Susan Bosford, of Cotton Hill Township; Mrs. Adelaide Hawlett, whose husband is a farmer in Cotton Hill Township; Margaret, wife of Alonzo Page, of Springfield, a sketch of whom appears in these pages. To Mr. Plummer and wife five daughters and three sons were born, of whom the following survive: Elizabeth, wife of Osborn Boyd, of Girard, Kan.; Nathan, of Rochester; Addie, wife of John Fogle, of Rochester; Sallie, wife of Charles Patterson, of Pawnee; Samuel, at home with his mother; Della, wife of Orrin Richards, of Cotton Hill Township. In the family are seventeen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, namely: Marie, Helen, Cecil and Iva Plummer, children of Nathan Plummer; Samuel, Rosie, James, Emma and Ralph Richards. children of Orrin Richards; Myrtle, daughter of Osborn and Mrs. Boyd, is the wife of Edward Langdon, and they have one child, Edna Boyd; Essie, wife of Charles Rodgers, the daughter of Chester Huddleston, and Eliza Plummer, deceased, has two children, Walter and Elma Goodman; Harry, Gladys, and Beattice Fogle, are children of Mrs. Fogle; Samuel Plummer married Maggie Wooley, born near Cantrall, Sangamon County, and they have three children: Charles, Irene and Earl.

PLUNKETT, Asa W., retired and living with his daughter, Emma J.. on Peoria Road, near the State Fair Grounds, just outside the city of Springfield, Ill., is a member of a family that has been prominent in Sangamon County for nearly a century. He was born in the county, April 3, 1834, son of Robert S. and Ruth (Combs) Plunkett, the father born in North Carolina, June 15, 180S, and the mother born in Green County, Ky. Robert S. Plunkett was a farmer and located in Sangamon County about 1823. He and his wife died there, he in 1890 and his wife at the age of twenty-nine years. He was a son of John H. and Elizabeth (Purvines) Plunkett. born in Cabarrus County, N. C., the former October 3, 1782, and the latter, March 17, 1785. They were married February 19, 1804, and moved to Sangamon County in 1823.

The boyhood of Asa W. Plunkett was spent on his father's farm in Cartwright Township and he attended school in Richland Creek school house, a crude log building. As a boy, he often hunted coons and deer after leaving school and worked for his father. He built a log cabin, fourteen feet square, of buckeye timber, and put in one window and one door. When he was a young man he could get up almost any morning and shoot prairie chickens for breakfast. He made farming his life work and was very successful in same. About fifteen years ago he began breeding, raising and training running horses, one of which, Sleepy Fred, made a good record as a race-horse in St. Louis, and was in that city at the time of the cyclone. He also owned several other horses that were a credit to him to their training. He has always been a strong Republican, and while living in Cass County, where he owned a farm, served as Constable. He served three years as School Director in Sangamon County. He owns a half interest in a small piece of ground east of the Fair Grounds and here he has lived retired the last nine years. He is a member of the Baptist Church and a man of probity and strict integrity in business and social affairs. He is well known in Sangamon County and has many warm friends.

Mr. Plunkett was married, in Sangamon County, January 12, 1853, to Miss Nancy J. Willis, who was born in Kentucky, July 21, 18381 (the year of the deep snow), daughter of William and Melinda Willis, who came to Illinois in 1888, settling near old Sangamo on Prairie Creek. Children as follows were born of this union: two died in infancy; Marry E. died at the age of nine years; Robert, a dealer in race horses, in Oklahoma City, Okla.; Emma J., living in Springfield with her father; John W., a dealer in horses; Lillie, wife of Edward Michael, a stock raiser and farmer of Welch, Okla.

PLUNKETT, Cornelius A. - Some of the most substantial men of Sangamon County are utilizing their ability and energies for farming purposes, realizing that the soil in this locality pays magnificent interest for all labor expended upon it. One of 'those profiting from this knowledge is Cornelius A. Plunkett, a farmer

February 14, 1852, a son of Silas P. and Salina (Keltner) Plunkett. The father was also born on this farm, June 15, 1828, while his wife was born in Cass County, Il. Mrs. Plunkett was living in Sangamon County at the time of her marriage. Silas P. Plunkett was a son of John Plunkett, a native of North Carolina, who married in that State, Elizabeth Purvines, coming afterwards to Illinois and settling in Sangamon County about 1820. The father of John Plunkett was a Revolutionary soldier, so that loyal blood is in the veins of Cornelius A. Plunkett. John Plunkett entered wild land in Cartwright Township, on which his son Silas was born, making this farm his home until his death, in 1849, his wife passing away in 1858, and they, with the great-grandfather, are interred in Richland Cemetery.

Silas Plunkett had seven children, one of whom died in infancy, while Nellie died at the age of sixteen years, and Albert died at the age of seven years, but the others attained mature years, being: Cornelius; James H., whose sketch appears in this work; Emma, wife of

Thomas Plunkett, a farmer of Cartwright Pownship ; Eva May, wife of Marion Turner, a resident of Medora, Ill. Silas Plunkett was one of the representative men of his time. Active in politics, he was first a Whig and later a Republican, and gave excellent. service to his party. He was a consistent member of the Baptist Church, in which he served as Deacon for many years. In all public matters he was ever ready to bear his part in all measures he believed would work out for the ultimate good of the majority, and he died beloved by many.

Growing up amid healthy agricultural surroundings, Cornelius A. Plunkett early learned farming, attending the district school whenever opportunity offered. He remained at home until his marriage, which occurred June 24, 1575, when he was twenty-three years old. His bride was Miss Virginia E. Parker, born in Robinson, Tenn., daughter of Jesse and Elizabeth (Clinard) Parker. Mr. and Mrs. Parker came to Illinois, settling in Cartwright Township, whence they moved to Menard County, IN., buying land and living upon it until they sold it to return to Sangamon County, where they died.

After marriage Mr. Plunkett built a beautiful cottage on a portion of the homestead. He has improved the property very materially, erecting substantial buildings, and now has a very comfortable home. He owns thirty-four acres of land, which is highly cultivated and yields large crops. Here three generations have been born, and the land has never been out of the family. Mr. and Mrs. Plunkett are the parents of three children: Harry E., born January 27, 1879, at home; Daisy Pearl, born November 10, 1881, wife of Claud Hodgen, a farmer of Auburn Township; and Scott, born September 6, 1885, manager of the men's furnishings department of the Boston Store, of Chicago.

During all his life, which has been spent in Sangamon County, Mr. Plunkett has been interested in current events, and recalls many interesting events the history of his county, including the heart-rending occasion of the burial of the immortal Lincoln. He has always been proud to follow that leader in his support of the doctrines of the Republican party. He and his wife are consistent members of the Baptist Church, in which he has been Deacon for a number of years. Fraternally he is a member of the Odd Fellows, Lodge No. 770, and Camp No. 139, Modern Woodmen of America, of Pleasant Plains, while Mrs. Plunkett belongs to the Court of Honor of the same place. Both are charming people, sociable in their tastes, and their hospitality is enjoyed by their friends upon numerous occasions,

PLUNKETT, James Huston. - Many farmers of Sangamon County have found it profitable to devote much of their attention to breeding blooded stock, and one of the men who has accomplished much as a general farmer and stockman is James Huston Plunkett, born on Sec- tion 34, Cartwright Township, January 3, 1554, being a son of Silas P. and Salina M. (Keltner) Plunkett. The general tamily history of the Hlunkets is given elsewhere in this work.

Like many another farmer boy in Sangamon County, Mr. Plunkett grew up to agricultural work, amid a healthy atmosphere. He attended school in the Plunket district school, and learned well what was taught him. He remained under the parental roof until September 14, 1576, and then married Alice Rawls, born in Cartwright 'Township, a daughter of Hiram Rawls, a pioneer of the county. The young people settled down to married life on the home iarm, and in 1551 Mr. Plunkett bought a portion of it and they moved to their new home. here Mrs. Plunkett died February 17, 1895, a consistent member of the Baptist Church, and a worthy, good woman. On June 23, 1897, Mr. Plunkett was married to Sarah May Mackey, born in Lincoln, Logan County, lll., May 29, 1872, daughter of William and Sarah M. (tiall) Mackey. Her father had come to Springfield in 1880, where he followed his trade of wagonmaking, and there died August 18, 1890, an old man, having been born in Lincoln, Ky., November 5, 1884, and married February 8, 1555. His wife was born in Menard County, August 20, 1889, and died in Springfield June 30, 1905. Mr. and Mrs. Mackey had children as follows: Mary Ellen, born December 1, 1856, widow of Edward Beach, living in Kansas; Emma Jane, married Joseph Hurt, of Menard County, Ill., died June 4, 1885; Evangeline, wife of John Roberts, died January 1, 1910; Minerva Ann, born August 11, 1864, married James B. Cyphers, of Springfield; Nana E., born December 14, 1869, wife of A. H. Hughes of Dawson, Ill; Mrs. Plunkett; William Clyde, a member of Company H, Fifteenth United States Infantry, stationed at Fort Douglas, Utah. The family all belonged to the Christian Church. Mrs. Plunkett's maternal ancestry belonged to good old Virginia stock.

Mr. Plunkett has been very active in politics, being an aggressive Republican. He served for years as a member of the Board of Supervisors, and in 1909 served as its Chairman. In 1908 he was appointed a member of the Board of Review by Judge G. W. Murray, becoming Chairman of this board as well. In addition, Mr. Plunket has served in many other offices, his ability, impartiality and sound judgment fitting him for almost any office within the gift of the people. His services to his party have been very valuable and he is now serving on the County Central Committee. His religious affiliations are with the Baptist Church. Fraternally Mr. Plunkett is a member of the Odd Fellows, Modern Woodmen of America and Encampment, and is now Past Grand Master of the first-named order. Mrs. Plunkett belongs to the Court of Honor of Pleasant Plains, Ill. Both are representative people, who know how to do the right thing in the right way, and are often called upon for advice and assistance. Their pleasant home is a favorite gathering

PLUNKETT, William F., a prosperous farmer and stock raiser of Section 9, Cartwright Township, is recognized as a man of strict integrity and high moral character, whose word is as good as his bond, and he has the general respect of all who know him. He is'a native of the township where he now resides, born northeast of the Plains, October 13, 1844, a son of John H. and Mary Elizabeth (Conner) Plunkett, the latter a native of New Jersey, who came to Cass County, Ill., with her parents, Benjamin Conner and wife. In Cass County

John H. and Mary Elizabeth Plunkett were married. He owned 160 acres of land in Cartwright Township, where they located, and on that farm seven children were born to them. About 1859 the family moved to Knox County, Mo., where Mr. Plunkett purchased 240 acres of land, established a comfortable home, and was prospering well when the Civil War came on. He made his home on that farm until his death, about 1880, his widow surviving him until 1895. Their seven children were: Silas P., of Newark, Mo.; William F.; Eliza, wife of William Graves, of Bates County, Mo.; Melinda C., wife of John McSurley, a farmer of Knox County, Mo.; Rebecca, wife of Howard Cox, of Knox County; Jasper, a farmer in that county; and Benjamin H., of Beardstown, Ill.

The education of William F. Plunkett, which had been begun in Sangamon County, was continued after the family removal to Missouri, and he was reared to farm work. The family cherished sentiments of loyalty to the flag of their country and were greatly persecuted by the bushwhackers for that reason. At one time William and his brother Silas had to secrete themselves, for safety, in what was known as "Black Jack Hollow," for a period of two weeks, waiting for an opportunity to join the Federal Army. At length they were able to reach Newark and there enlisted for three years in the Eleventh Missouri Cavalry. The regiment was organized and sent to the front, the first fight being at Kirksville and the second at Newark. William Plunkett was captured by old Gen. Joseph Davenport, paroled and turned loose. The Third Iowa soon after came and turned the rebel army out of Newark, they leaving their dead and wounded on the field, and Mr. Plunkett was discharged and sent home. His brother Silas re-enlisted in 1862 for three years.

After his service in the cause of his country Mr. Plunkett returned to Sangamon County and for three years worked at farming by the month. May 14, 1871, he was united in marriage with Miss Adeline Gabberd, also a native of Cartwright Township, and daughter of Lynn Gabberd and his wife, Frances (Fletcher) Gabberd, both now deceased. Mrs. Plunkett was one of four children, each of whom received twenty-five acres of land from their parents, and Mr. Plunkett purchased the shares of the other heirs in the farm and they began their married life there. They lived on the Gabberd farm for about thirteen years, and about 1884 sold it*and invested in eighty acres of land on Section 9, where they have a very nice home. He has refused an. offer of $200 per acre for his farm and no better farm land is to be found in the county. He has been very successful in his operations and is able to enjoy a well earned rest from hard work. Sons have been born to him and his wife as follows: William Alexander, of Pleasant Plains; John Lindsey, of Pleasant Plains; Warren, who helps operate the home farm; two sons deceased, Logan and Jessie. They are also parents of

Mr. Plunkett and son are operating an additional 160 acres of land, making about 240 acres altogether. Mr. Plunkett has spent his entire life in Cartwright Township except for a few years spent in Missouri, and has always taken an active and patriotic interest in the growth and development of his native township and county. His parents were among the early settlers there and were held in high esteem. Mr. Plunkett is not a member of any church, but has contributed freely towards the support of churches and schools. He was for some time one of the Directors of the Claysville District school board and took a keen interest in its welfare, being always ready to vote a high salary to a teacher. He has given his children good common school educations and reared them to useful man and womanhood. In politics he has always been a strong adherent of the principles of the Republican party. His wife is a devout member of the Baptist Church. On December 1, 1910, Mr. Plunkett suffered a stroke of paralysis, but has to a large extent recovered from it, having a strong physique and robust health.

POEHLMAN, Conrad. - One of the many handsome residences of Springfield, is that at 1855 Ledley Avenue, owned by Conrad Poehlman, who has for several years been living retired from active life. Mr. Poehlman was born in Bavaria, Germany, March 3, 1845, son of George and Barbara (Mixer) Poehlman, both natives of Germany. The father was a farmer by occupation and both he and his wife spent their entire lives in Germany.

The boyhood of Conrad Poehlman was spent on his father's farm and he received his education in the public schools of his native country. After his school days he worked for his father and afterwards learned the trade of stone-cutter, at which he worked six years in Bayreuth, Bavaria. He emigrated to America in 1868, landing in New York, and proceeding direct to Springfield. He worked for a time at the trade of mason, then became employed in the mines, and several years later entered the employ of the Culver Construction Company. For several years he has lived quietly at his home in Springfield, surrounded by his children and grandchildren and enjoying a well-earned rest after his active and industrious years of work. Mr. Poehlman was a skilled workman in his line and was quick to learn the language and customs of his adopted country, easily becoming adapted to his surroundings. He has been successful in his work and respected by all who have come into contact with him. He has al- an active interest in public enterprises. Politically he is a Democrat and fraternally is affiliated with Titania Lodge No. 166, I. O. O. F., of Springfield. He is a devout member of the German Lutheran Church and contributed his share towards the good work of that body. In the year 1909 Mr. Poehlman made a trip to his native land and revisited the scenes of his childhood. He has many friends in Springfield and is considered a representative citizen.

sons and three daughters, namely: Michael, of Springfield; George, a patrolman of Springfield ; Henry, engaged in mining; Frederick, engaged in farming; William, engaged in mining; John, foreman in the employ of the North Shaft Coal Company, of Springfield; Frank, in dairy business; Catherine, wife of John Green, an iron molder of Springfield; Anna B. lives at home; Mary works for the Illinois Watch Company. Mr. Poehlman and his wife have eight grandchildren.

POGUE, John F. - Now that many years have passed since the Civil War ended, the people of the country can view fairly and without discrimination the services rendered by the men who responded to what they believed to be their duty, and fought bravely and well for the cause they loved. While the ranks of the old soldiers are yearly thinning, many still remain, to be the objects of veneration and respectful affection from those who are now profiting from their bravery and patriotism. One of the best known veterans of Springfield is John F. Pogue, now living retired, but who for many years was associated with the oil industry, as well as with other interests. He was born in Clermont County, Ohio, December 9, 1829, a son of Thomas E. and Grace (Gilkeron) Pogue, both born in Augusta County, Va., he in 1798, and she in 1803. The father was a farmer, who resided in Virginia until 1822, but in that year moved to Ohio, which remained his home until 1854. Becoming imbued with a confidence in [linois, he moved to the State in 1854, but lived only a year thereafter, dying in 1855, tenderly beloved by his family, to whom he had been greatly attached. His father had been a Revolutionary soldier who located in Virginia, and there spent the remainder of his life, retaining the title of General, which he had won during the war. He also gained distinction in connection with his services as Government Surveyor.

John F. Pogue attended college in Ohio, having been prepared for the course by a boyhood spent in farm work and attendance on the district school. Following his leaving college he taught school in Montgomery County, from 1854 to 1856, having moved to the State in the former year. At the outbreak of the war he enlisted, in April, 1861, one of the first to respond to President Lincoln's call for troops, serving three years and three months as a non-commissioned officer. He participated in the Siege of Vicksburg as well as other important engagements, and was wounded. Returning home, he resumed the labors interrupted by his military career, but in 1866 went to Lafayette, Ind., which continued his place of business for five years, during which time he was engaged in a mercantile line, but once more he came to Ilinois, and for twelve years successfully operated an extensive oil business in Springfield, eventually retiring.

Mr. Pogue was married in Springfield, April 8, 1868, to Virginia V. Fox, born in Sangamon County, in 1842. Her parents were also Virginians, who came to Sangamon County at an early day and remained there the remainder of their lives. Mr. and Mrs. Pogue have had one child, Grace May, born May 30, 1869. Mr. Pogue has been a Republican since the formation of the party, and served as Township Clerk and for many terms was School Director, rendering the community valuable service by the interest he displayed in educational matters. From 1863 to 1865 he was in the Provost General's office at Springfield. He belongs to the G. A. R., and the Veterans' Union, and is interested in both organizations. The First Methodist Church, of Springfield holds his membership, and for years he has been its loyal supporter, both as to means and energy. Like his forebears, Mr. Pogue has always been fond of his home and loved ones, but he has been ready to render service to those who needed it, and his neighbors and all who have been associated with him appreciate and honor his many excellent traits of character.

POPE, Obadiah, well known farmer, postoffice Buffalo, Sangamon County, Ill, is of German and old American stock and combines the good qualities suggested by that statement. He was born in Jefferson County, Tenn., August 29, 1834, a son of Peter and Sarah (Wilson) Pope, natives respectively of Germany and North Carolina. His father, a farmer, was brought to America by his parents, when he was comparatively young. The family lived in North Carolina for many years, until the father died. After that event Peter went to Tennessee, locating in Jefferson County, where he farmed until his death, which occurred in 1872. His widow died at the home of her son in Sanga- mon County, Ill., in 1875, aged eighty years. They had three sons and three daughters, all of whom except the subject of this sketch are dead. .

Obadiah Pope was educated in Jefferson County, Tenn., in a pioneer school-house with log walls, slab benches and greased paper window panes. He worked on his father's farm until he attained his majority, then learned the wagon-maker's trade in Morristown, Tenn., and worked at it there until the Civil War began. Then he enlisted as a soldier in an independent company and fought for his country for a short time. Obtaining a discharge, he entered the government service as a carpenter and a maker and repairer of wagons. At the end of the war he resumed farming in Tennessee. In 1872 he came to Sangamon County, Ill., and after operating one farm three years, removed to another at Lanesville, where he remained thirty years, then retired from active life and took up his residence in Buffalo, selling his fine farm of 160 acres. He was Road Commissioner of Lanesville Township and was twice elected Justice of the Peace, winning a reputation as a model official. His religious and political affiliations may be dismissed with the significant statement that he is a Baptist and a Republican.

Mr. Pope married Miss Mary Adams, in Jefferson County, Tenn., May 5, 1855. She was born in Washington County, that State, October 4, 1889, a daughter of Henry and Rhur (Nave) Adams. Her parents were both born in Tennessee and her father was a farmer there until his death. The wife also died there. She is one of a family which consisted of two sons and three daughters, all of whom except herself have passed away. Her father was a soldier in the War of 1812. To Mr. and Mrs. Pope were born twelve children, five sons and seven daughters. Peter lives at Dawson, Ill.; Melissa is dead; Henry is dead; Sally is the wife of Albert Ketcham, of Dawson; Samuel, at Dawson; Kate is the wife of Ottis J. Hunter, a Nebraska farmer; Angelina is Mrs. Leonard Scruggins, of Lincoln, Colorado; John at Lanesville, Ill.; Leonard at Riverton; Nellie, wife of Alexander Reynolds, of Rochester; Ida, wife of J. G. Sock, of Eagle, Neb.; Grace, wife of Roscoe C. Cox, of Moberly, Mo. Mr. and Mrs. Pope have thirty-two grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren.

PORTER, Harry C., an energetic young business man of Springfield, member of the firm of Porter & Brisk, was born in Alexis, Warren County, Ill, October 4, 1877, son of James I. and Martha (Dorland) Porter, both natives of Pennsylvania and for the past thirty-five years residents of Alexis. Harry C. Porter is the second of three children and was educated in the common and high schools of his native town, leaving when within two months of graduating from the latter. He had previously been employed during vacations in potteries and on

After leaving school Mr. Porter worked for a railroad, beginning as messenger boy and being promoted through various grades to the position of traveling freight agent. At the end of four years he resigned his -position and accepted an agency in Springfield for a large company, and formed a partnership with Mr. Brisk. He is energetic and ambitious in a business way, has a pleasing personality and is popular with his friends. He is a member of the Presbyterian Church and in politics is a Republican. He is affiliated with the B. P. O.-H. and is well known in fraternal circles.

POWELL, William E., a retired farmer living in Williamsville, Ill, was born in Fayette County, Ill., June 21, 1831, a son of Seymour and Angeline (Carter) Powell natives of Virginia. In 1830 the father moved to' Effingham County, Ill., and there died, in 1879, aged eightyseven years. He was a farmer by occupation and a most worthy and excellent man, who *

The education of William E. Powell was received in Effingham County, and as a boy he was very fond of hunting and fishing. He was reared to agricultural pursuits and has followed them all his active life. Settling down on a farm in the county in which he was reared, Mr. Powell spent a number of years as an energetic and industrious farmer, so that he 'was able to retire from active life in 1902, coming then to the village of Williamsville, where he has become one of the substantial and respected citizens of this pleasant little community.

On July 11, 1862, Mr. Powell joined the Seventy-first Illinois Volunteer Infantry, and served nearly four months, being mustered out at Chicago, Ill. He spent a portion of this time guarding bridges and prisoners, acquitting himself with credit and faithfully performing all the duties assigned him. Mr. Powell is a man who impresses all with his reliability and integrity, and is able to win and retain valuable friendships. In religious belief he is a Methodist, while politically he is a Republican. Mr. Powell has well earned the rest he now enjoys.