Sangamon County, Illinois - The whole text, 1912 (part 41 of 46)

Neyer married, Mr. Thayer has uniformly made his home, successively at different hotels in the city, for more than two generations - from the old Spottswood Hotel, the Globe, the American and the Chenery, down to the Leland for the last quarter-century - and is widely recognized as a leading historic character of the city which has been his home, and where he has been a leading business man for more than three-quarters of a century, at all times enjoying the confidence and respect of the entire community.

THOMA, Frank. - Among the highly esteemed residents of Springfield, Il., may be mentioned Frank Thoma, who is now living retired after many years of business activity. Mr. Thoma is a native of Germany, having been born in Baden, August 25, 1840, a son of Frank X. and Rosa (Reisch) Thoma. He was eleven years of age when the family emigrated to the United States, where an older brother had gone one year previously, and his education, begun in the schools of his native country, was finished in the vicinity of Williamsburg, N. Y., where the family resided for two years. They then went to Berks County, Pa., sixteen miles east of Doylestown, setling on a farm of 160 acres, and there Mr. Thoma worked some time. December 17, 1860, he came to Springfield and began working for Christ Hauck. Deciding to enter upon a business career instead of farming, he began to learn the butchering business with John Lutz, later went to Chicago and worked there at his trade two months, when he went to Joliet, Ill., to take charge of a big butchering plant, which was washed away in the flood. He then went into partnership with another man in the butchering business, and continued until 1866, when he came to Springfield and bought stock, remaining in this line until 1867, in October of which year he opened an establishment of his own at No. 802 South Fifth Street, and there he continued to do business until 1892, meeting with much success. Believing at this time that he had spent enough of his time in the business, Mr. Thoma purchased four acres of land just outside of the city, to which he moved, and there for ten years, he engaged in poultry raising and truck gardening, but in 1902, he returned to Springfield, where he has since lived retired. He is the owner of his home and considerable other real estate in the city, and is looked upon as one of his community's substantial men.

Mr. Thoma was married in Springfield May 27, 1867, to Charlotte Greach, who came to the United States from Germany about 1866. She is a daughter of Andrew and Magdalena (Staling) Greach, who were both natives of Neiderhaus, Baden, Germany. The mother visited America about 1878 and the father visited the country the following year, but both died in Germany. Mr. Thoma and wife had these children: Lizzie, who married J. W. Johnson, of London, Canada; Katie, who married «x. H. Kruns, of Springfield; Rosie, who married Otto Gehr, of Chicago, and Frances, who married Wiliam Link, of Springfield. The family attend SS. Peter and Paul German Catholic Church and Mr. Thoma is a member of St. Vincent's Society.

THOMA, Hugo. - Springfield, with its miles of well-paved streets, shaded by stately trees and flanked with beautiful homes; its many municipal improvements; its magnificent State buildings; its beautiful churches, steeped as it is in an atmosphere of culture and offering such excellent opportunities for social intercourse, is an ideal home for those seeking a haven of rest after years of fruitful endeavor. Hugo Thoma, after a business life of over forty-eight years in Springfield, has for several years past been retired from active life, and is enjoying the many advantages of residence in Springfield. He was born in Baden, Germany, February 26, 1848, being a son of Xavier and Rosa (Reisch) Thoma, the former born in Baden, Germany, December 6, 1906, and the later in the same place July 18, 1811. The father was a locksmith by trade, who came to the United States in 1849, landing in New York, where he remained two years. From there he went to Bucks County, Pa., there living until 1862, when the family came to Sangamon County, the father working at his trade until his death, February 22, 1869. His widow survived him until June 27, 1877. There were ten children in the family, nine sons and one daughter, and of these three survive: Hugo, Frank and Mrs. Minnie Mauer, who is a widow. 4

After receiving a common school education in Bucks County schools, Hugo Thoma worked on a canal boat owned by his father, on the Lehigh & Delaware Canal, in Pennsylvania, being the mule driver. He was but eight years old when he commenced this work, alternating it with his attendance at school. He also worked on the Essex & Reading and the Morris Canals, the latter in New Jersey. When he reached Springfield, January 5, 1863, having spent seven days on the journey, coming from New York on an emigrant train, he began working in a brick yard conducted by August Kleppenberg, remaining in his employ one summer. In the fall of 1863, he worked in the confectionary business, remaining there until January 1, 1865, when he drove a team four months, then tended bar until 1868. January 1, 1869, he engaged in business on his own account, attaining a well-earned success, but having accumulated a sufficiently large

Mr. Thoma was married in the church of which he is a member, in Springfield, May 5, 1885, to Sophia Kuehn, born in Springfield, February 5, 1855. Her father came from Bavaria, Germany, and her mother from Wurtemburg, Germany, to America, at an early day, landing at New Orleans. From that city they went to St. Louis, which was their home until 1854, When removal was made to Springfield, where the father embarked in a gents' furnishing goods store, conducting it until 1869, when he retired. His death occurred May 13, 1897, but his widow survived until 1902. There were three sons and two daughters in the Kuehn family, three of whom are still living. Mr. and Mrs. Thoma have had eight children: Albert C., Hugo, J3 Carl E., Marie S., of Springfield; Clara, wife of William Watts, and three who are deceased. Mr. Thoma owns his residence at No. 831 Percy Avenue, in addition to other realty in Springfield, and is in very comfortable circumstances, His business career was marked by very close attention to his own affairs and strict honesty, and he has reaped the legitimate results of good efforts carefully directed.

THOMPSON, Franklin C., who owns a welldeveloped farm on Section 5, Lanesville Township, Sangamon County, was born near Waverly, Pike County, Ohio, August 26, 1855, a son of Jefferson and Mary (Musstain) Thompson, both natives of Ohio, the former born in Guernsey County and the latter in Pike County. Jefferson Thompson is a cooper, having learned the trade after his marriage. He accompanied his father from his native county to Pike County, and there the family located on a farm. He was married there in 1854, and he and his wife now reside in Waverly, he aged seventy-seven, and she aged sixty-five years. They were parents of eight sons, of whom the two deceased were: the youngest son, Clifton, died in the Philippine Islands, while in the United States Government service, and James Sherman. Franklin is the oldest child surviving, the others being: David L. of Waverly, where he is a mechanic; William H., of Canal Dover, Ohio, a tinner by trade; John W., of Cleveland; Philip W.; and Charles, of Arkansas. The paternal grandfather of Franklin C., David Thompson, emigrated from Virginia to Ohio, and his maternal grandparents also came from Virginia.

In boyhood Franklin C. Thompson worked on his father's farm and he received his education in the schools of Waverly. In 1880, he came to Sangamon County and settled on the farm of John Frey, his father-in-law, where he remained seven years, then sold out and spent a few months in Springfield, after which he purchased the farm he has since carried on. He owns 100 acres of land and during the twenty-one years, he has lived on it, has brought it to a high state of cultivation. He has become prominent in public affairs in his community and has held several offices of honor and trust. He served three years as Road Commissioner, twelve years as School Director, and has been several times a member of the grand jury of the county. He is a Democrat in politics. He afiiliates with the United Brethren Church, and fraternally, is a member of the Modern Woodmen of America. He is an industrious and practical farmer and stands well among his neighbors, having wou their universal esteem and respect.

Mr. Thompson was married at Waverly, Ohio, September 8, 1878, to Miss Anna M., daughter of Jobn Frey, who now resides at Buffalo, Ill, Her parents were early settlers of Sangamon County, and the father (a sketch of whom appears in this work) owns considerable land there. Mrs. Thompson was born in Waverly, Ohio. To her and her husband, children were born as follows: Clinton, M., Edward J., Bertha M., Esther L. and Harry B., living, and John W., Levina and Raymond, deceased. Clinton M. married Miss Thursa Stubblefield, a native of Christian County, and they now reside in Decatur, Ill. Mr. Thompson has been successful in his agricultural operations and has reared a family of whom he may well be proud. He is identified with the best interests of his community, and always ready to espouse any worthy object.

THOMPSON, Stanton H. - The retired farmers form an important element in the life of a community, especially in one that is located in the center of an agricultural district. Sangamon is the home of a number of small towns and villages which prosper because of their retired farmer population, and one of these is the flourishing Illiopolis. One of the representative men of the class just mentioned is Stanton H. Thompson. He was born in Madison County, Ky., December 8, 1834, a son of Leman and Mary (Johnson) Thompson, the former born in 1807, and both natives of Kentucky. The grandfathers were both from Virginia, coming to Kentucky at a day early in its history. Leman Thompson was a farmer and continued his work until his death, in Kentucky. During the Civil War he was a member of the Home Guard, having the misfortune to be taken prisoner and confined three months. The ancestors on both sides of the house were Revolutionary soldiers, so the military spirit was not lacking in this family. Leman Thompson had seven children, four daughters and three sons, three of whom survive. This most excellent man passed to his last reward in 1871, but his widow survived him, living until 1903, and at her death was considerably over ninety years of age, the exact date of her birth, however, having been lost.

In the days when Stanton H. Thompson grew up there were but few educational advantages offered the farmer lad, but such as there were he eagerly grasped, attending the uncomfortable log schools with their puncheon floors and slab seats. During his boyhood he worked hard for his father, but in 1863 left Kentucky, coming to Moultrie County, Ill., where for twentysix years he was actively engaged in farming. He then went to Thayer County, Neb., there continuing his farming on eighty acres of land which he bought, and which he still owns. For twenty-two years this continued to be his home, but in 1902 he returned to Illinois and, selecting Illiopolis as his place of residence, bought a pleasant home there, where he is how spending his declining years. During all his operations he was successful and can look back with satisfaction upon his well-spent life.

Mr. Thompson was married in Madison, Ky., November 1, 1855, to Lucy M. Stapp, born in Madison County, December 3, 18388, a daughter of William and Charlotte (Layer) Stapp, farming people of Kentucky, where both died. Mr. Stapp was Sheriff of Madison County for fourteen years as well as Justice of the Peace, and was a fearless and capable official. His death occurred when he was ninety-two years old. He had three daughters and one son. Mr. and Mrs. Thompson became the parents of seven children, two of whom survive: Charles L., of Nebraska, and Martha, wife of Charles Havener, of Illiopolis, a carpenter by trade. There are thirteen grandchildren and four great-grandchildren in the family. In 1908 the Thompsons held a reunion at the family home, at which four generations were present, from the venerable Mr. Thompson and his wife to the greatgrandchildren, and the occasion was one that excited considerable comment and pleasant envy.

The Republican party has always had in Mr. Thompson an ardent supporter, and he served fourteen years as School Director in Moultrie County. Both he and his wife are members of the Baptist Church, to which they give an earnest and hearty support of both time and money. Mr: Thompson is one of the best types of the prosperous farmer to be found in Sangamon County, and he and his family enjoy universal esteem, for they have won it by upright living and honest dealing,

TILLEY, John. - Springfield is a city of interest, not only because of its historic connections and its indissoluble associations with the names of Lincoln and Douglas, but also on account of the character of the men who now live there. They are unusually intelligent, capable and earnest, striving towards good government, purity in who can always be counted upon to support whatever he believes will prove of benefit to the community is John Tilley, residing at No. 1710 North Eighth Street. He was born in Whitstable, County of Kent, England, February 4, 1847, eldest son of Henry and Mary Ann (Richardson) Tilley, who had twelve children and died in England. : ple in his natiye place were chiefly fishermen, and he followed the occupation of his forefathers, but was not content, so he left home, and in 1873 came to the United States. He took passage at Liverpool for New York City, whence he came direct to Springfield, and for two years after his arrival in. Sangamon County worked on a farm. He then became an employe at the St. Nicholas Hotel, under the old proprietor, John McCrery. Marrying, Mr. Tilley began working at the coal shaft, and has been a miner ever since,

On May 11, 1876, Mr. Tilley married Mary Kelly, daughter of Dennis and Ann Kelly, who came to the United States. The young couple commenced housekeeping on Mason Street, but in 1885 Mr. Tilley built his present residence, and later erected another house just north of his home. Mr. and Mrs. Tilley have had the following children: Mayme, Mrs. George Robinson, of this city; Florence, Mrs. Henry St. Clair, of Aurora, Ill.; Harry, Jennie and Frances, at home; John died at the age of ten years; William, Arthur and Eva, all at home. Mr. Tilley was reared in the Church of England, but became a convert to Catholicism when he married. He is a stanch Republican, but has never sought office. He belongs to the Court of Honor and the American Home Society. Honest, hardworking and frugal, Mr. Tilley is one of the men who form the back-bone of any nation, and would be a desirable addition to any community into which he might move.

TIMCORE, John B. (deceased). - Almost every civilized country in the world is represented among the people of Springfield. This is but natural, for as all nations send their representatives to our shores, so do the capitals of the States gather them at the centers of government, Experience has shown that many of these people make excellent citizens, appreciating the better conditions here, and their children are among the most loyal and patriotic of our people. John B. Timcore, who for many years was a farmer in the vicinity of Springfield, was a native of Portugal, having been born January 29, 1831. What education he had was secured in his native land' during childhood, for he commenced working when a lad of ten years, and never ceased until he laid down the burden of life. For many years he was a Sailor, visiting all of the countries of the world. In later years he was accustomed to hold his visitors spellbound as he told of the wonders he had seen. He was twenty-two years old when he came to America, landing at Boston, and he was the only one of his family to come here.

Mr, Timcore was married in Springfield, May 30, 1884, to Miss Jessie Mederause who came from Portugal the same year that she married. One child was born of this union, Mary, now the wife of Elmer Roderick, and she has a son, Elmer. For half a century, Mr. Timcore was a well-known figure in Springfield and was loved by all who knew him, his genial, kindly nature winning him friends everywhere. While a Strong Republican, he never thought of publie office, being content with private life. The Presbyterian Church of Springfield held his membership, and he was earnest in its good work. Mr. Timcore died March 16, 1909, on his farm three miles north of the city limits. His widow survives, making her home with Mrs. Roderick. The simple, generous nature of Mr. Timecore led him to adopt a quiet life. After he was gone his many good qualities were recognized, and then fully appreciated.

TOBIN, John. - As men engaged in agricultural pursuits reach middle age, they usually begin to think of retirement, their work being of such a nature as to exhaust their energies sooner than that required of men in other walks of life. When they finally decide to leave their farms, they naturally look about for a suitable and pleasant place of residence, where they can eihjoy their remaining years, surrounded by the comforts of urban life. A number of the farmers of Central and Southern Illinois have selected Springfield as their final home, knowing that there they can meet with all their requirements, while their investments in city realty will be safe and profitable. One of the men who have thus proven their good sense and become loyal to the city, is John Tobin. He was born east of Columbus, Ohio, March 20, 1835, a son of Isaac and Matilda A. (Benton) Tobin, the former born in Virginia and the later in Hagerstown, Md. The father came to Sangamon County in 1853, engaging in farming and thus continuing for about thirty years. At that time he left the farm, moved to Springfield, and was engaged in conducting a grocery business there until his demise,

John Tobin attended school in Ohio and grew to manhood on the farm. He worked with his father in Ohio and in Sangamon County until he began traveling, but after six years of that occupation decided that he preferred farm life and the various lines of business associated with it, and engaged in stock buying. After several years' experience in the latter line, however, he returned to farming, thus continuing a few years, when he retired. Springfield has been his home for thirty-five years. In political faith he is a Democrat, but he has never taken any active part in local affairs.

Mr. Tobin was married in Morganfield, Ky., to Eliza J. Gillock, the ceremony occurring October 11, 1863. She was born in Sangamon County, August 13, 1842, her father having come to the county in 1840, from Lexington, Ky. Her mother was a native of Ohio. Seven children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Tobin, four of whom survive: Lucy, wife of Chester Swanwick, a furniture dealer of Sacramento, Calif.; Jessie, wife of Charles Raymond, proprietor of a large cafe in Chicago; Beatrice, wife of Henry Opel, of No. 1225 North Eighth Street, Springfield, in the employ of the Illinois Watch Company, and Edward S., residing on the corner of Mason and Klein Streets, Springfield, in the horse shoeing business. There are two grandchildren in the family. Mr. Tobin takes great pride in his children and grandchildren, and is one of the reliable, substantial men of the community in whom those who know him have unlimited confidence.

TOBIN, Samuel A. (deceased). - The records of Springfield show the names of a number of public-spirited men whose influence for good was not confined to their business affairs, but extended to public activities as well. Among those who were of great service to the city, although he led a quiet life and possessed an unassuming disposition, was the late Samuel Tobin, born in Guernsey County, Ohio, December 10, 1852, a son of Isaac and Matilda (Benton) Tobin, natives of Virginia. Mr. Tobin was educated in Sangamon County, and worked with his parents on the farm until he moved to Springfield. He studied until he secured a teacher's certificate, and taught school, becoming Principal of the schools of Rochester, Ill., but in 1890 returned to Springfield, which continued his home until his demise. After locating in the city permanently, he embarked in the mercantile trade, becoming one of the most prosperous merchants there, and acted as Secretary of the Retail Merchants' Association. He also served eight years as Deputy Circuit Clerk. While he was a Democrat in politics, he took no active part in public matters, as he was too much engrossed with his business affairs.

Mr. Tobin married, at Rochester, December 26, 1882, Lida Highmore, daughter of John S. and Mary (Cloyd) Highmore, the former a native of England, and the latter of Illinois. Mr. Highmore came to Sangamon County at an early day and participated in many movements of the time, which were connected with the development of that part of the State. He was well known as a stock dealer, acquired considerable wealth, and served on the Board of Agriculture. Mrs. Tobin was born at Rochester, December 28, 1863, and grew up in her native town. She attended the Rochester school and later the Illinois Woman's College at Jacksonville. Both she and her husband joined the Methodist Church soon after their marriage. Mrs. Tobin had the misfortune to lose her husband February 20, 1903, and survived him several years, passing away January 22, 1910.

Children as follows were born to Mr. and Mrs. Tobin: Chester, who married, September 5, 1906; Afrey Nead, resides at Mandan, N. Dak., one child, Ruth; Chelsae Armiza, married William J. Barnes, Jr., issue, William Tobin; Lilah Highmore is unmarried and lives with her sister, Mrs. Barnes, at No. 215 West Edwards Street, Springfield. Mr. Barnes is a traveling salesman.

and has a most interesting war record. Mr. Todd was born in Madison County, Ky., March 15, 1841, son of Hardin and Lucy A. (Stagnor) Todd, both natives of Madison County. The parents lived on a farm and both died in Madison County, the father in 1865 and the mother in 1845. They were parents of six children, of whom two are now living, John H., and Eliza, Mrs. Harris, born in 1839, living in Richmond, Ky. Jobn H. Todd lived at home with his father until eighteen years of age, helping with the work on the farm and attending the publie school.

Mr. Todd enlisted in 1861 in Company F, Eighth Kentucky Infantry, under Captain J. B. Bouton, who was killed at the Battle of Stone River, after which B. S. Dixon became Captain. The first battle in which they participated was Stone River, which lasted two days. Mr. Todd was captured in this battle, held thirty minutes, and recaptured by Colonel Stokes. Before the battle Col. Sidney M. Barnes made speeches to the women of rebel families, who afterward served him and his men a very nice dinner. The regiment moved on to Murfreesboro, where they camped ten days, then began marching toward McMinnville, Tenn., thence went to Snow Hill, where they had a short fight with Morgan, then went to Buzzard's Roost, marching all night to reach this point, and fought there all day. Returning to Murfreesboro, they spent three weeks in camp there, then moved to Wartrace, Tenn., where they made camp. Thence they went to Tullahoma, then to Elk River, Tenn., to guard a bridge, and then to Ringgold, Ga., where they engaged in a hard-fought battle. While at Resaca, Ga., in 1864, Mr. Todd cast his first presidential vote for Abraham Lincoln. During the winter of 1868 the army was quartered at Shellmound, Tenn., until February, then went to Lookout Mountain, where they engaged in a battle, and from this place were able to view the all-day fight at Missionary Ridge. They came down from the mountain, soon after went back to Chattanooga, and three weeks later to Ringgold, and soon afterward engaged in a battle at Chickamauga which lasted three days - Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Returning to Chattanooga, they remained there about a month and were mustered out at that place, in November, 1865. Mr. Todd served with bravery and faithfulness and has every reason to feel proud of his record. He was never left behind a day, never was arrested or had cause to be, and never was put on extra duty. He was never really sick a day, and although taken to the hospital at Chattanooga, ran away from it the next day and returned to camp,

At the close of the war Mr. Todd returned . to Madison county, Ky., where he lived until 1880, then came to Springfield, Ill., and soon afterward engaged in farming. For many years he has been retired from active life and owns a beautiful home at 1700 South Second

Mr. Todd was married in Madison County, Ky., October 18, 1866, to Miss Minerva Harris, who was born in 1842, daughter of Overton and Naomi Harris, who came to Illinois four years before Mr. Todd, and both died in that State, being buried in Oak Ridge cemetery at Springfield. Mrs. Todd died in 1897, in Springfield, and was also buried in Oak Ridge Cemetery. She was a devoted wife and mother, made many friends, and did her full duty in all relations of life. Three children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Todd, namely: William F., born in October, 1869, engaged in grocery business on Washington Street, Springfield, is married and has one son - Harry, born in 1907; A. A., born in 1871, is engineer in a laundry in Springfield, is married and has three. children - Noami born in 1894, Minerva, born in 1897 and John H., born in 1905; Smith G., born in ` 1874, top hand at a coal mine near Springfield.

TOLTZMAN, John. - lIt is very seldom that a German has to ask help of anyone, for as national and individual people they are industrious and thrifty, knowing how to make a place for themselves wherever they may be. Much of the strength of Springfield's solid, business standing is due to the locating there of men of this class, and among them is John Toltzman, of No. 1202 South Sixteenth St. He was born in Germany, July 10, 1853, a son of Gotlieb Toltzman, of Germany. According to the requirements of his native country, Mr. Toltzman served a term in the German army, entering in October, 1875, and leaving three years later. He has pleasant recollections of this period of his life.' The parents came to America in 1878, settling in Mansfield, Wis., but after twelve years there went to Spenser, Wis., where both died. The father was a manufacturer of slate roofing. There were three sons, but John and his brother August, a farmer of Spencer, Wis., are the only survivors. John Toltzman was educated in Germany and came to America with his parents, but when they moved to Spencer he came to Springfield, where he engaged in mining, which has continued to occupy his time ever since. He is now in the employ of the Capital Mine and is one of its most experienced men. He has lived in his present home for the past fifteen years and owns it, as well as other valuable holdings, having been successful in his endeavors. -

On Sept. 8, 1893, Mr. Toltzman was married in Springfield, to Charlotte Kinchock, born in Germany, whose parents never left their native land, dying in Germany. Mr. and Mrs. Toltzman have a daughter, Hdith, at home. There is a step-son, Emil Kinchock, who lives with Mr. Toltzman and is in the employ of the Wabash Railroad. ,

Politically Mr. Toltzman is a Democrat. His religious connections are with St. John's Lutheran Church. He is an industrious man, and has known how to save his money, and

: TOMLIN, Edwin (deceased). - The late Edwin Tomlin was one of the best examples of the older generation of Sangamon County farmers the locality ever produced. Steadfast and upright, he won and retained friends throughout a long and useful life, and upon dying left not only wealth, but a good name and unblemished honor to those who came after him. Mr. Tomlin was born in Cape May County, N. J., July 29, 1826, being a son of Almarine Tomlin, who was born in the same county in 1800. His paternal grandparents, William Tomlin and wife, were of New Jersey, and the family is of English extraction, having been founded in this country by two brothers, Andrew and William Tomlin. They both settled in New Jersey. Almarine Tomlin, father of Hdwin, married Rhoda Smith, daughter of Abijah Smith, and for some years farmed in his native locality, and there seven of his children were born. Realizing then that there was necessity for removal to some place that promised better opportunities, in 1887 he came west, traveling by team, for there were no railroads across the country in those days, Arriving in Sangamon County, he bought land, which he broke and improved, making it his home until he was called to his last rest in 1859. His widow survived him for some years, dying at the ripe old age of eighty-six years. They were parents of three sons and nine daughters, Edwin being the eldest son.

Edwin Tomlin was eleven years old when the family arrived in Sangamon County, and from first assisted in developing the land that fell to his share later in life. His educational advantages were limited, for the schools were few, but he made the most of his opportunities. When he left home he settled on 820 acres in Cartwright Township, operating it for some years, but eventually sold that property and bought the homestead, on which he rounded out a long and busy life. He enlarged his stock business until he shipped from six to twelve carloads annually, raising cattle, sheep and hogs. He had great faith in Sangamon County land, and certainly demonstrated his ability to make its cultivation pay.

In 1854 Mr. Tomlin married Miss Margaret Correll, born in Sangamon County, a daughter of Thomas Correll, who settled there in 1880, being one of the pioners. Mr. and Mrs. Tomlin had children as follows: Almerine, Cashier of a bank at Tallula, Ill., Charles, a farmer of of Linn County, Mo.; Lee, a farmer of Sullivan County, Mo.; Jacob F., a sketch of whom appears elsewhere in this work; Isaac, who is op-

Mason City, Ill.; Eva, wife of William St. Clair, of Cass County, Ill.; Mrs. Witty, a widow, is now making her home with her mother on the old homestead; and Anna, wife of Frank Drury,

Mr. Tomlin always identified himself with the Democratic party, being a stanch supporter of its principles and candidates. His first presidential vote was cast for James K. Polk. Although interested in party matters, be never aspired to political honors. Much of his outside influence and work were directed towards the advancement of the Methodist Church, of which he was a consistent member. No one who knew him ever found him lacking in the essentials which go to make up the truly good man and loyal citizen, and his memory is tenderly cherished by a wide circle of warm, personal friends.

TOMLIN, Jacob F. - The keen, shrewd farmer of Sangamon County long ago realized that the best results could be obtained through scientific farming and the raising of good stock, and so the best agriculturists of today are following these lines with remarkable success. One of the most aggressive of the excellent farmers of this county is Jacob F. Tomlin, of Section 36, Cartwright Township. He was born on Section 30, this township, January 26, 1867, being a son of the late Edwin Tomlin, a sketch of whom appears elsewhere in this work. The excellent mother is living, making her home on the homestead, and enjoys fairly good health.

Jacob F. Tomlin was reared on the farm, attending district school during the winter until he was prepared to enter Illinois College, at Jacksonville. Coming home, he settled down to farming in 1893, buying 120 acres of land on Section 36, Cartwright Township, but he now owns 272 in the township, all in one body, and seventy acres in Menard County. He remained with his parents until his marriage, on April 11, 1894, to Fannie Megredy, born near Pawnee, June 8, 1865, a daughter of James J. and Ann R. (Hall) Megredy, he a native of Maryland and she of Virginia. Mr. Megredy came to Illinois with his parents, and she with her mother, both families settling near Chatham, where the young people were married. They settled down on a farm near Pawnee, and there Mr. Megredy taught and farmed, becoming a man of considerable prominence. He was sent to the State Assembly on the Democratic ticket, and a number of excellent bills were introduced by him. The farm near Pawnee remained his home until his death September 23, 1885. Following this sad event his widow lived on the homestead until her daughter married Mr. Tomlin, when Mrs. Megredy came to live with them, dying in their home August 19, 1906. Both she and her husband were for many years leading lights of the Methodist Church, and in early days she was very active in church and Sunday school work. There were thirteen children in the Megredy family, six of whom lived to maturity, but only three survive: Anna of Springfield; Millard F. on the grandfather's homestead, and Mrs. Tomlin. Those deceased are: Charles, William P., Samuel E., John and six died in infancy.

located on their property, which they have developed into a very valuable farm, with a substantial residence and good barns. This farm is on the old State road, one mile west of Pleasant Plains. There three children were born, as follows: Harry, born February 17, 1895, at school; Howard Edwin, born May 29, 1896, died February 10, 1898; Helen Louise, born February 7, 1908, in Denver, Col.; Lawrence Megredy, born January 18, 1906. Mr. and Mrs. Tomlin are consistent and valued members of the Methodist Church, of which he is both Trustee and Steward.

Ever since he began farming Mr. Tomlin has made a specialty of raising good stock, handling Duroc-Jersey hogs to the number of 400 annually, and from 100 to 200 head of cattle. So convinced is he of the money to be made in raising stock that in addition to his Sangamon County property and that in Menard County, he owns 320 acres in Texas, not far from Houston, which he is developing into a stock farm. In addition to his large agricultural interests, Mr. Tomlin is a stockholder and Director of the Pleasant Plains State Bank, and his name helps give the institution the solidity that is appreciated by its depositors.

For years Mr. tomlin has voted the Prohibition ticket, his scruples and principles making him an ardent supporter of temperance. He is a Mason, a Modern Woodman of America, belonging to Pleasant Plains lodges of both fraternities, and enjoys his associations with each. Steadfast of purpose, Mr. Tomlin took a farm, the land of which was regarded as poor, and by proper cultivation brought it into such a high state of development that he now produces 10,000 bushels of corn annually, in addition to his large stock produce. Owing to his remarkable success, he is recognized as an authority on agricultural matters, and also stands high in the estimation of his fellowmen as a reliable business man and good citizen.

TOMLINSON, Elizabeth Ellen. - In these days of women's advancement, members of the gentler sex are not only entering all lines of business and professions, but are ably demonstrating their right to be there and maintaining the highest standards of excellence. One of the best photographers of Springfield is a woman, and in her work she displays so artistic a sense of the possibilities of her profession and such keen appreciation of detail, that she has a large patronage, and some of the best photographs made in the city bear her name. She is a native of the city, born February 7, 1877, a daughter of Nicholas B. and Sarah Margaret (Gillock) Tomlinson. Mr. Tomlinson was a steam fitter, and spent his life in Springfield, although his parents came from Kentucky to the new State capital. Miss Tomlinson was educated in Sangamon County and Springfield schools, and early showed aptitude. She was a favorite with teachers and pupils alike, and a brilliant future was mapped out for her.

When only thirteen years of age, Miss Tomlinson was forced to earn her living, and obtained employment in the woolen mills. However, to Such an ambitious girl, this work was not satisfying, so she learned to be a photographer, studying at night, after a day of hard work. By 1896 she was proficient enough to begin working at the profession and later opened her studio on Adams Street, where she has every appliance and convenience for the successful prosecution of her profession.

Miss Tomlinson is an earnest and consistent member of the Baptist Church, always ready to give of her time and money towards its good work, and is valued in the congregation, The success of these earnest women, who allow nothing to stand in the way of their advancement, but rise steadily through sheer perseverance, may well be an encouragement to others of their sex who are trying to make a place for themselves and prove their worth and capability.

TOMLINSON, William D. - A large number of the men who fought for their country are: now living retired in Sangamon County. The climatic conditions, combined with the many urban advantages offered there, especially in the Capital City, make this locality an ideal one for those wishing to spend their declining years in ease and comfort. One who is representative of this noble class, is William D. Tomlinson, a veteran of the Civil War, who resides at No. 212 South John Street, Springfield. He was born near the city, in 1835, a son of Louis and Adaline (Dillard) Tomlinson, natives of Kentucky, the former born at Lexington. They were married in Sangamon County, Il,

Louis Tomlinson brought his family to Sangamon County in 1826, settling north of Springfield, where he entered land from the Government and operated it for a number of years. In 1861 the family moved to Springfield, for Mr. Tomlinson had been appointed Deputy Sheriff under Sheriff William Crofton, and for three years served admirably. He also served as Constable and was faithful in discharging his duties during those troublous times. He resided in Springfield until his death, which occurred in 1880, his widow surviving him until 1886. They had ten children, evenly divided as to sex, but of them only three survive: William D. and his brother and sister.

William D. Tomlinson attended the Springfield schools and worked for his father until he was sixteen years old. When the war broke out his patriotic spirit was fired with the desire to defend the country, and he enlisted in Company E, Sixty-third Indiana Volunteer Infantry, serving three years. He participated in twenty hard-fought battles, among them being those of Nashville, Peach Tree Creek and others of equal importance. He was mustered out June 22, 1865, at Greensboro, N. C. Returning home, he resumed farming, then learned brick making, and worked at that trade until his retirement.

In 1880 Mr. Tomlinson was married in White County, Ill., to Mrs. Mary ©. (Upton) Kerr, both her parents being natives of Illinois, Five children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Tomlinson; Frank, a printer on the Springfield Record; Junus O., of Springfield; Alwilda, wife of Harry Hand, of Springfield; Juno, wife of Arthur Arnold, of Springfield, and Mertell, wife of John Nance, of Springfield. There is one grandchild in the family.

Mr. Tomlinson is a Republican and is very proud of the fact that he was personally acquainted with Abraham Lincoln. He owns his pleasant home and receives a pension from the Government he helped to save. He is a member of Central Lodge No. 173, A. F. & A. M., of Indianapolis, and belongs to the G. A. R. A sturdy, hard-working man all his life, Mr. Tomlinson proved his worth both in war and peace, and is one of the most respected men of the city which has been his home for over half a century.

TOWNSEND, Pleasant E., an intelligent and representative farmer of Sangamon County, of which place he is a native, has spent his entire life in agricultural pursuits since leaving school. He was born February 3, 1858, a son of Amos and Caroline (Kline) Townsend, the former born in the East, in 1820, and the latter born in Pennsylvania, in 1828. The parents came to Sangamon Conuty in 1880 and located on a farm near Rochester, where they lived two years, then removed to Michigan, but later returned to Sangamon County, where they spent the remainder of their lives. The father was a farmer and became a prominent citizen. He served for some time as School Director in his district.

The boyhood of Pleasant E. Townsend was spent in his native county, where he was educated in the public schools, and he continued to reside on his father's farm until he was thirty years of age. He then married and began farming on his own account, which he has since continued with gratifying success, having lived on his present farm some twenty-two years, same being the old homestead on which his father located at a very early date. He owns eighty acres of fine farming land, in an excellent state of cultivation. He is one of the energetic and progressive farmers of his community and has a reputation for integrity and reliability. He has the confidence and esteem of his neighbors and has many friends. He is a man of good habits and pleasant manner. In religious belief he is a Methodist, and in politics an adherent of the principles of the Republican party. He served during the year 1908 as School Director.

Mr. Townsend was married at Bloomington, Ill., October 20, 1888, to Miss Martha Sauers, a native of Germany, born March 20, 1863, daughter of Richard and Katie Sauers, who came to America in 1868, landing in New York. They made a trip back to their native country but returned to America. Mr. Sauers died in 1890, and his widow is still living in Springfield.

Seven children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Townsend, of whom four daughters and one son survive: Clarence, born January 19, 1889, attending school at Valparaiso, Ind., has taught school; Emma H., a teacher in the country schools, lives at home; Myrtle, Ruth and Eva, all at home. Those deceased are Florence and Katie. Mr. Townsend has the following brothers living: Philip H. G., in dairy business in Springfield; Eli, a farmer living near Mechanicsburg ; George, a farmer living in Michigan.

TRAPP, Henry. - Springfield is the center of the vast coal interests of Sangamon County, and many of her foremost citizens are carrying on business along this line. One whose success in the coal business is gratifying because it has been self-gained, is Henry Trapp, who was born May 20, 1861, in Otto, Fulton County, Ill., a son of Oliver and Maria (Gilson) Trapp.

Oliver Trapp was born near Zanesville, Ohio, and was married in Ilinois to Maria Gilson, a native of Buffalo, N. Y. He was a cooper by occupation and established himself in business at Otto, Ill., where he enlisted in the Twenty-Highth Regiment, Ilinois Volunteer Infantry, for services in the Union Army, in 1861. He served three years and his death which was a result of his army experience, occurred at Nashville, Tenn. He and his wife had four children. After his death his widow married John Babcock. who survived her twenty years, dying in 1908. Two children were born by her second marriage.

Henry Trapp was one of four children born to his parents, and until he was nineteen years of age attended school at Ipava, Ill. He then worked at coal mining and for Charles Foote and in the woolen mills, going thence to the coal mines at Rushville, Schuyler County, in which he continued to work for seven years. The following four years were spent in coal mining at Astoria, and the next two at Dunfermline, Ill., after which he went to Cripple Creek, Colo., and worked for three years in the celebrated gold mines there. On his return to Illinois he again took up coal mining, and in 1908, engaged in business for himself. He is a self-made-man in all that the term implies, and his success is the result of hard and faithful labor. On first coming to Springfield he had not enough money with which to buy a meal, and this contrasts strongly with the fact the he now owns several valuable properties, in addition to his flourishing business. In political matters he is a Republican, but he has never cared for office. His religious views are liberal.

In 1882 Mr. Trapp was married at Knoxville, Ill., to Zella Bates, of Rushville, who died in 1898, leaving two children, Raymond and Nellie. In 1901 he was married (second) at Springfield to Mrs. Alice (Allison) Harvey, and four children have been born to this union: Allen, Blanche, Lawrence, and Charles, the latter of whom died in 1907. Mrs. Trapp had four chil-

TRIMBLE, James A. - Responsible action and careful management are accountable for the success in life attained by James A. Trimble, now residing at No. 712 South English Avenue, Springfield, but still interested in farming. He was born in Curran Township, Sangamon County, July 27, 1846, and there grew to manhood's estate. While attending school he had the privilege of studying under the instruction of William Head and John Kincade. When he was twenty years old his school days ended.

On October 13, 1870, he was married in his native township to Miss Mary Barbre, of that township, and immediately thereafter located on 170 acres of farm land. For thirty years he devoted himself to its cultivation, but finally retired in February, 1903, but retains his farm. The children born to Mr. and Mrs. Trimble are as follows: Lucy 'J., married Robert Baughman, of Springfield; Thomas O., at home; William married Maud Myers and operates the home farm; Martha Alice and. Lydia Florence, both at home.

Mrs. Trimble was born in Curran Township, August 20, 1852, and comes of an old and honored family of that locality. She was educated in the same school as her husband and their marriage grew out of a school-day attachment. She and her children belong to the West Side Christian Church. Mr. Trimble is not a member of any religious denomination. but attends worship with his wife. A stanch Democrat, he served his party as School Director and Trustee of Curran Township. It is such men as he who make up the backbone of this great country of ours - men who have labored long and successfully, and who now have the time and inclination to give attention to civic matters and bring about much needed improvements.

TRIMBLE, Nelson (deceased). - The passing away of a good man into eternity brings into the strong light of the aftermath all his deeds which, many of them unknown during life, now spring up to make his memory sacred, and the realization that he did not live in vain very acute. The late Nelson Trimble, whose eventful life was rounded out on his farm, save when he responded bravely to his country's call during the Civil War, was a man whom to know was to love, and who left hosts of warm, personal] friends to mourn his untimely taking off.

He was born in Crawford County, Ohio, July' 1, 1830, being a son of John and Ivy (Parcher) Trimble. The Trimble family is noted for its loyalty, its representatives having served in in the War of the Revolution, the War of 1812, the Civil War and the Spanish-American War. The father of Nelson Trimble, John Trimble, spent his life in Ohio, but the former, after a boyhood and young manhood spent in his native place, came further west, to Jackson County, Mo., and there embarked quite extensively in farming, thus continuing until his death in 1869. His widow survived him and some years subsequent to his death came to Springfield where, since 1893, she lived, dying November 9th, 1911. During the war Mr. Trimble served in Company B, One Hundred Thirtieth Ohio Volunteer Infantry, and received his honorable discharge. He was a member of the Baptist Church and a Republican.

In February, 1850, occurred the marriage of Mr, Trimble with Lydia Cox, born July 31, 1831, in Crawford County, Ohio. The parents of Mrs. Trimble were farming people and lived in Crawford County all their lives. Four children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Trimble: Byron, in the lumber business in Virginia, Minn.; Eugene S., of Springfield, is engaged in the cement business; George W., is a professor of higher mathematics in Sacramento College; Allen N., deceased; Eugene S., is married and has six sons and four daughters.

Mrs. Trimble likes nothing better than to gather her family about her, and is proud of the fact that there are twenty-eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren in their ranks. The Trimbles occupy an enviable position among the leaders in social circles and are very highly respected by all who know them. The family residence at No. 636 West Herndon Street is one of the historic places of Springfield. Not only is it one of the oldest houses in Springfield, having held four generations of the Trimbles, but it was the Squire John Connelly place. Squire Connelly was an uncle of the present George Connelly, a grocer of the city. When this house was erected there was only the Logan house between it and the Square. A party was given in it at which Abraham Lincoln was a guest, and there is an old lady in the neighborhood who has the distinction of having been another guest upon that occasion, when she had the honor of dancing with Mr. Lincoln, All these facts, with many others, Mrs. Trimble delights in relating, for her memory is excellent and she knew many of the men and women who have made Illinois history but who are now deceased. She remembers not only people, but events and conditions surrounding the days when Illinois had still to make its way to a foremost place among the great States of the Union.

TRIMBLE, Samuel Edward (deceased). - The business interests of Springfield are many and varied, giving a wide opportunity to the most progressive of its men for operations controlling more or less capital. Each individual effort on the part of these men adds to the commercial importance of the city, and their industry and enterprise cannot be too highly commended. One of these representative men who is worthy of more than passing mention is the late Samuel

Edward Trimble, who was born near Girard, Macoupin County, Ill., February 22, 1868, a son of James and Sarah (Jones) Trimble, natives of Pennsylvania. The parents married in the Keystone State, coming to Macoupin County thereafter, and there engaged in farming upon a somewhat extensive scale. After continuing along these lines for a number of years, retirement was made to Litchfield, where the father died in 1896, but the mother survives, now making her home on North Fourth Street. Seven children were born in the family, of whom four sons survive. The father was a Democrat and a consistent member of the Methodist Church, dying firm in that faith.

Mr. Trimble was always willing to work hard for whatever he secured. After a boyhood spent in attending district school and working on the farm, he came to Springfield, at the age of eighteen years, and commenced driving mules for the street-car company. As soon as he had saved sufficient money, he went into a restaurant business, conducting it profitably for five years. He sold out to buy another restaurant, where he built up a flourishing business. A strong Republican in national affairs, he was independent in local matters, casting his vote for the man he considered best fitted for an office. He never desired office himself, but was content to confine his attention to his own business. Fraternally he belonged to the Eagles, Owls and Rangers. In religious views he was very liberal and gave to all the same freedom he asked for himself,

On June 11, 1891, occurred the marriage of Mr. Trimble to Eugena Viarrie, born in Springfield, daughter of Toney Viarrie, and an orphan. There is no issue of this marriage. Mr. Trimble was a self-made man and earned all he possessed by hard work and untiring thrift. An excellent business man, he knew how to invest his money properly and won a good standing in various circles. His death occurred July 25, 1910.

TRIMBLE, William H. (deceased). - The late William H. Trimble spent his entire life within a mile of his birthplace in Curran Townshp, Sangamon County. He was an exemplary citizen and upright in all his business dealings, but was of a retiring disposition and never cared for public office, although always ready to do his share in promoting any public movement. Both he and his wife were devout members of the Christian Church and he was a Democrat in politics. Mr. Trimble was born January 1, 1838, son of George and Lydia (Schumate) Trimble, both natives of Montgomery County, Ky. George Trimble brought his family to Sangamon County in 1886 and located on a farm in Curran Township, where he became a prominent and successful farmer. William H. Trimble received his education in the country schools and remained on the farm with his father until he began farming on his own account. He took an active in-

Mr. Trimble was married, in Springfield, in 1864, to Miss Nancy A. Gibson, of Sangamon County, who died in 1868, Mr. Trimble was married, in 1869, to Miss Helen McGraw, who was born in Springfield, September 27, 1847. Mr. Trimble's death is mourned by five children: Mrs. Annie Huffman, wife of J. D. Huffman, of 1427 South Pasfield Street, Springfield, at whose house Mr. Trimble passed away; G. F., of Springfield; Mrs. Dora B. Cobb, of Curran, Sangamon County; Mrs. Eliza Miller, of Curran; J. A., of Springfield. Mr. Trimble died July 11, 1906, and his remains were buried in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield. He had been a good friend and kind neighbor and his loss was genuinely mourned in the community where he had lived all his life.

G. F. Trimble was born in Curran Township, Sangamon County, March 13, 1874, and for a number of years carried on farming. Later he came to Springfield and was employed as Cashier for the Adams Express Company. He served two years as Deputy Sheriff of the county and was serving in this capacity at the time of the race riot in Springfield, August 14, 1908. He is now connected with the police force of the city in the capacity of detective. He is well fitted by training and natural ability for the position he holds and stands well with his associates. He is a member of the Odd Fellows, being connected with Lodge No. 6, and also belongs to Prairie State Encampment of the order. He belongs to the Knights of Pythias; Order of Red men, Council No. 117, and Camp No. 153, Woodmen of the World.

TROXELL, W. Staley, the subject of this sketch, is the senior member of the firms of W. S. Troxell and Sons, and Troxell, Kikendall & Company, the former firm attending to all real estate, loans and house renting business, while the latter firm devote their time to all insurance, indemnities, bonds, ete.

The business was organized by W. S. Troxell, in 1887, his three sons, Roy Glidden, Robert William, and Staley Allynn, taking an active interest in the business as fast as they reached a business age. In 1906 Mr. William C. Kikendall was taken in the firm of Troxell, Kikendall & Company. Mr. Kikendall has made good and has proven a valuable addition to the firm.

These firms deserve great credit in helping to bring the insurance and real estate business in Springfield to a high plane, the senior member devoting much of his time to enterprises to make a better and greater Springfield. Many beautiful additions, improved with good homes, stand to his credit as a real-estate man of judgment.

W. Staley Troxell was born in Springfield, Ill., February 7, 1863, son of William and Louisa (Staley) Troxell, both the father and mother coming to Springfield, from Hagerstown, Md., in 1861. Mr. William Troxell for many years engaged in the agricultural implement and leather business, died in 1877, three years after the death of his wife, Louisa, who died in 1874, and who was the daughter of Warfield and Mary (Horn) Staley, old and respected citizens of Springfield, natives of Maryland, both now deceased, Mary A. Staley dying in 1880, and Warfield Staley in 1896.

W. Staley Troxell was united in marriage to Sadie K. Culp, daughter of Levi and Mary (Tomlinson) Culp, prominent people of Pennsylvania. To this union were born the above named sons, and one daughter, Gladys Dorothy Troxell.

The subject of this sketch received his education in the public schools and business college of Springfield, finishing at the age of sixteen, since which time he has been actively engaged in the business field, residing in Springfield all his life, twenty-four years of which time having been spent in the real-estate business, this giving him a knowledge of values which is often sought on important transactions.

In politics he is a stanch Republican, especially in national issues. He belongs to the Old School of gentlemen, which is fast dying out. His courtesy and urbanity make him a welcome addition to any business or social gathering, and he has warm personal friends throughout all of this part of the State.

TRUMBO, Charles Wesley. - In reviewing the representative men of Sangamon County it is gratifying to find that many have located there whose business interests are elsewhere, regarding the locality as especially desirable for a home. Among this class is Charles Wesley Trumbo, now living retired at Pleasant Plains, although he still has extensive business interests at Linneus, Linn County, Mo. He was born in Bath County, Ky., March 31, 1834, a son of Manassah A, and Hannah (Taylor) Trumbo, who were born, reared and married in Bath County. Manassah A. was a son of Jacob Trumbo, who was born in what is now Beurbon County, Ky., prior to the admission of Kentucky as a State. Jacob Trumbo married Deborah Allkire and they moved to Bath County, locating on North Licking River at the mouth of Slate Creek, where they reared their family and he passed away in 1830. He became a minister of the Campbellite Church, the faith then being known by the name of Newlight, and labored for this cause until called to his last reward. Several children were born to them and their descendants are now widely scattered. Jacob Trumbo was a son of Adam Trumbo, a native of Virginia, who in colonial days settled on the south branch of the Potomac River. One of his brothers moved to Pennsylvania.

ings of the day. In early life he helped his father with the work on the home farm, and in 18538 the family left the locality with which they had been identified so long, and made the trip with three teams to Linn County, Mo. Young Charles W. was in charge of a mule team. The father hoped to find homes in the new location for his children and provide for his declining years. Charles W. Trumbo remained with his parents until twenty-six years of age, helping to improve the farm, and in connection with farm work engaged in freighting from Linneus to Brunswick and handling produce. In 1857, in company with a brother-inlaw, James Becket, he built a mill on a small stream near Linneus, which was operated by steam, being one of the first saw-mills in the

In 1861 Mr. Trumbo married Miss Mary Frances Carter, a native of Ohio, who came to Missouri with her parents in early childhood. Her father, Charles Carter, was a millwright, and to him Mr. Trumbo and his partner sold their mill. Mr. Carter was a member of the Twenty-third Missouri Volunteer Infantry, and was a prominent man in the community. After marriage Mr. and Mrs. Trumbo located on their farm in Linn County and in 1863 moved to Linneus, where they lived until 1866, when they returned to the farm and remained on it until 1891. In 1888 he was elected, on the Democratie ticket, to the Lower House of the Legislature, and served in that body two years, being one of its conservative members. In 1890 he was elected Presiding Judge of the County Court of Linn County, taking office in 1891 and for four years faithfully performed his duties, serving for the good of the people. He bought an interest in the Farmers' & Merchants' Bank, of which he was elected President and served in that position eighteen years. In 1891 he retired from his farm and moved to the city to assume his official duties. For many years he was one of the most prominent and useful men of his part of the State.

Mr. and Mrs. Trumbo became parents of the following children: Virginia R., deceased, was the wife of James Brown, now of Colorado, and left one child, Roberta Lee Brown; Franklin A., a farmer and stock dealer on the old homestead where he was born, has five sons and six daughters, the eldest daughter being a prominent educator of Linn County; Florence, wife of Melvin V. Henry, Wash., has three sons, Charles Teddy and Jack C.; Edgar, a graduate of the law department of the State University of Missouri, for many years cashier of a bank near his birthplace, has for some years been a banker at Coweta, Okla., and in 1910 was elected on the Democratic ticket, to the office of County Treasurer of Wagoner County, which is a Republican county; Emma, formerly holding a good position in Salt Lake City, is now manager of the millinery department of the Spokane Dry Goods Company, at a salary of $2,600 per year; Elizabeth, wife of Rev. Edgar H. Clark, a Baptist minister of Mumford, near Rochester, N. Y.; George M., in the Mechanics National Bank, of St. Louis, started there with a salary of $4,000 per year and is now Assistant Cashier, at a salary of $5,000 per year, being one of the Directors of that institution. The mother of these children died in 1904. She was a devout Christian and in 1883 joined the church, with her husband. Mr. Trumbo gave his children liberal educations, and as a result of their home training and natural ability, all are holding positions of honor in the various communities where they have made their homes.

Mr. Trumbo sold his farm and located in Linneus. In 1905, he met the lady whom he later married, Mrs. Ella (Brown) Harrington. They were married in Springfield, February 28, 1906. She was born in Monroe County, Ohio, October 24, 1858, daughter of E. and Nancy Brown, and came with her parents to Illinois in May, 1862. They located in Wayne County, and in Fairfield, that county, on September 22, 1878, Ella Brown was married to George Harrington. In 1887 Mr. and Mrs. Harrington came to Pleasant Plains and there he died April 11, 1897. By occupation he was a teacher, farmer and merchant, and during his later life was afflicted with consumption. His noble wife tenderly cared for him and by her own efforts saved their home. By this marriage there was one daughter, Susan B., now the wife of B. Lee Purvines, a farmer residing at Pleasant Plains. Mr. Harrington was an active member of the Christian Church, which he served as Hlder for many years, and was a good citizen and kind, indulgent father. '

After his second marriage Mr. Trumbo came to his bride's comfortable home in Pleasant Plains, where he and his.wife are spending their days in peace and happiness. Mrs. Trumbo is a woman of high character, a pleasant companion, and has many friends. Mr. Trumbo retains his banking interests in Missouri, but his permanent home is in Pleasant Plains. He is a member of the A. F. and A. M. Jackson Lodge No. 8, at Linneus, Mo., and also of the I. O. O. F. He and his wife are devout and faithful members of the Christian Church and she is active in church and mission work. She is also a member of the Eastern Star Order.

TRUMBULL, Lyman. (Vol. I, p. 529.) TULLY, Andrew. - England is well represented in the population of Springfield, a number of its representatives, particularly those who are tradesmen, having come here, believing that under this government they would prosper better than they had done at home. Among those who are doing good work:and proving themselves worthy citizens, is Andrew Tully, a blacksmith with residence at No. 1920 Peoria Road, Springfield. Mr. Tully was born in Kent, England, May 24, 1831, while his father was serving in the English army. He is a son of Andrew and Ann (Johnson) Tully, both natives of Kent, England. Mr. Tully Sr. was a trainer of fine race horses, and a blacksmith,' who served in the English army for twenty-five years. Both he and his wife lived and died in England, the father passing away at the age of eighty years, and the mother at the age of ninety years. There were two sons and one daughter in the family of these most excellent people, all of whom survive.

Being brought up in England and there educated, Andrew Tully Jr. learned the trade of blacksmithing and horse-shoeing, working at it in England until 1864, when he came to America, landing in Quebec, Canada. From there he came to New York, but soon afterwards went to Mackinaw City, Pa. After a few years spent there working at his trade, in 1868 Mr. Tully came to Springfield, where he has since continued. For seven years he found ready employment with the North Shaft Coal Company, others, sunk a coal mine, from which considerable coal was taken for two years. Since 1882, however, he has conducted his own blacksmith shop in Springfield, occupying the same building that he bought twenty-eight years ago. Although seventy-niue years old, he is to be found at work every day, and there are few men half his age who can turn out more work than he. He is a fine musician and for five years was a member of the band of his regiment in the English Army. Fraternally he belongs to Sangamon Lodge No. 6, I. O. O. F. He is a Republican in politics and at one time served as President of the Village Board of Ridgeley. The Episcopal Church holds his membership.

Prior to coming to this country Mr. Tully was married in County Durham, England, April 26, 1856, to Elizabeth Wrathall, born in County Durham, whose parents lived and died in England. Mrs. Tully died January 11; 1908, leaving only her bereaved husband to mourn her toss, as she never had any children. Mr. Tully owns his residence and other city realty, and is correctly recognized as one of the most representative of his countrymen in Springfield. During his long life he has always worked hard, and his chief interest is now centered on his shop and the work he turns out from it.

TURLY, Thomas J. - A number of the representative men of Springfield were born in Sangamon County and reared under strictly pioneer conditions, and to such the changes which have taken place seem almost impossible. They appreciate, as the present generation cannot, how much is due to the pioneers who developed present conditions out of a wilderness. One of these men whose family bore more than its part in this remarkable development, is Thomas J. Turley,.of No. 1226 South Thirteenth Street, Springfield. He was born in Round Prairie, Sangamon County, January 26, 1836, a son of Thomas and Mary (Trotter) Turly, natives of Kentucky. They were farming people, who married in Kentucky and came to Illinois at a very early date. The father bought land from the government in Round Prairie Township, paying $1.25 per acre, and farming upon it until his death in 1850. His widow survived him, living to be seventy years old. There were nine children in the family, only three of whom are now living: Thomas J.; and his brother Henry, of Clear Lake Township, and a sister, Mrs. Mary Henry, of Bond County.

Thomas J. Turly was educated in his native district and learned farming by helping his father. He farmed all his life until his retirement, confining his efforts to Round Prairie, whence he came to Springfield in 1896. He enlisted for service in the Civil War, but was refused on account of disability. He is a member of the Christian Church and a most worthy and good man.

He was married the first time in Round Prairie, to Rebecca Barr, born in Rochester, Ill. Her parents were early settlers of the locality and her father was a farmer and blacksmith. Five children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Turly: Alvin, at Glenarm; Elizabeth, wife of Charles Morgan, of Mechanicsburg; Flora, wife of Charles Morgan, a cousin of the Charles Morgan who married Elizabeth, the two families living near each other, in the vicinity of Mechanicsburg; James, a farmer living south of Mechaniesburg. Mrs. Turly died in 1871. In 1873 Mr. Turly was married to Mary Potts, born in Georgetown, Ill., daughter of a pioneer farmer of the State. There were nine children born of this marriage, of whom the following survive: Emily, wife of William Martin, living near Mechanicsburg; Mattie, wife of Edward Sidener, of Springfield; Luella, wife of Milton Baldridge, of Taylorville; Fannie, wife of Fred Schlagle, of Peoria; Jesse and Homer, in the United States Navy; Carrie, wife of George Washburn, living at home. There are eleven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren in the family. Mr. Turly is one of the most highly respected men of his locality, and has fairly earned the comfort he is now enjoying. He has a family of which he is very proud, and his children do him credit.

TURNER, Alfred B. - One of the distinctive features about Springfield is the location there of men who have retired from farming. These retired agriculturists make excellent, conservative citizens, whose ideas receive respectful attention. One of the representative men of this class is Alfred B. Turner, of No. 2108 South Fourteenth Street. He was born in Morgan County, Ill., December 16, 1832, being a son of John and Ruth (Downing) Turner, natives of Madison County, Ky., and Virginia. The father was also a farmer and moved to Morgan County at an early day, being one of the pioneers of that locality. Entering land from the Government, he became one of the prosperous farmers of the county, dying there after a useful life. Here, too, his wife passed away. They had eleven children, six sons and five daughters, but in addition to Mr. Turner but one survives, Mrs. Almira McMahon, of Morgan County. John Turner served in the Indian wars, and both grandfathers of Mr. Turner were in the Reyolutionary War, serving under Gen. Washington.

Alfred B. Turner was educated in Morgan County and taught farming. After he left home he bought forty acres in Morgan County, operating this farm until his retirement in 1903, when he settled in Springfield, buying his present residence. j

The marriage of Mr. Turner occurred in Morgan County, March 13, 1853, to Esther J. Jones, born there February 19, 1837, daughter of Wakeman Jones. He was a descendant of English stock and his wife of Scottish stock. They came to America, first settling in Virginia, but soon moved to Tennessee, and later to Morgan County, Ill., where the father engaged in farming. Later he came to Sangamon County, where both he and his wife died. Three children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Turner: Henry, of Waverly, a shoemaker by trade; Harvey, of Springfield, and one who died. There are two living grandchildren in the family. Mr. Turner is a Democrat. He belongs to the Baptist Church, while his wife is a Methodist. A most excellent man, he has worked hard all his life and is certainly entitled to the rest he now enjoys.

TURNER, William P., a retired farmer living in Springfield, Ill., was born in Hamilton County, Tenn., September 11, 1847. He is a son of Willjam J. and Charlotte (Temple) Turner, the father born in South Carolina, in 1823, and the mother in Tennessee, in 1825, his parents being natives of Ireland and hers of Germany. Willjam J. Turner moved from Tennessee to Georgia in 1848 and in 1859 returned to Tennessee, entering the army from that State and serving in the Civil War. He was a miller by occupation.

William P. Turner received his education in subscription schools in his native State and was reared on a farm. He has spent most of his active life in farming and has been successful in this line. He accompanied his parents to Cass County, Ga., and returned with them to Tennessee, and in 1865 moved to Richland his parents died. In 1881 he engaged in teaming in Springfield and continued until he retired from active life. He is well known as an upright and honest citizen and is respected by all who have had dealings with him. He owns the home he has occupied for the past thirteen years, at 919 South Thirteenth Street. , discharged at Nashville, August 8, 1865, He spent six months in a hospital and had many narrow escapes. Among the engagements in which he participated were those of Missionary Ridge, Franklin, Huntsville (Ala.), and numerous others. He won an excellent record and is a member of the G. A. R.

Mr. Turner was married in Edwards County, I., December 16, 1866, to Miss Emily McKinzie, a native of that county, born November 11, 1549, daughter of Daniel and Rhody (Coppley) McKinzie. Her father was born in Virginia, in 1790, and her mother in Giles County, Va., in 1804, and both grandfathers served in the Indian wars. Wleven children were born of this union, namely: William E., born in Edwards County, Ill., October 30, 1867; Henry M., in Texas County, Mo., February 6, 1870; Cicero, born in Arkansas, November 10, 1872; Martha C., born in Arkansas, December 27, 1874, died August 10, 1876; Artia M., born in Richland County, Ill., February 19, 1877, died August 4, 1878; Bertha, born in Richland County, February 8, 1879; Luricca, born in Richland County, July 3, 1881, died April 19, 1909; Inez, born in Bond County, October 5, 1883, died January 12, 1902; Lizzie, born in Bond County, January 27, 1886, died January 15, 1890; Nellie, born in Bond County, September 4, 1888; Ethel, born in Springfield, April 26, 1891. William E. Turner married Della Friend and they reside at Rochester, N. Y. Henry M. married Cynthia Gaines and they reside in Springfield and have two children, Clarence and Tessie. Cicero married Pearl Gomes and resides in Springfield, and has three children - Gerald, Louis, and William. Bertha, wife of Fred Bronson, resides in Springfield and they have one child, Edgar. Luricca (deceased), wife of James Henman, left one child, Earl. Inez (deceased), wife of Charles Hubbar, had one child, Inez. Nellie, wife of Joseph F. Rice, resides in Springfield, had one child, Joseph F. Jr. Mr. Turner is a Republican in politics and although he takes an active interest in the public welfare, has never aspired to public office. He is a devout member of the Christian Church. He carries insurance in the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company.

TWIGG, Obadiah (deceased), who for many years lived in Sangamon County, Ill., was born near Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, and lived in his native State until after his marriage. He was well known as a veteran of the Civil War and had won a large circle of close friends. Mr. Twigg was a son of Jesse and May (Burns) Twigg, the former born in Germany and the latter near Columbus, Ohio. The father was a tanner in his native country, came to the United States in young manhood, and continued his trade all his life.

The education of Obadiah Twigg was secured in the country schools near his birthplace, where his early years were spent. .He enlisted in Thirty-sixth Ohio Regiment for service in the Civil War and was wounded at the Battle of Atlanta.

He was married in 186S, to Miss Catherine Mull, born near Chambersburg, Pa., April 11, 18389. They were married at Columbus and soon afterwards moved to Sangamon County, where Mr. Twigg was engaged in various occupations until about a year before his death, which occurred October 28, 1897. His remains were interred in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield. At the time of his death he was residing at 1326 North Sixth Street, Springfield, where his widow now lives, and she is the owner of this house. He left no family except his widow to mourn his loss, but was sincerely missed by those who knew him.

Mr. Twigg was a most industrious and hardworking man and won the respect of his fellows by his sterling worth and strict integrity. He never cared to take an active part in political affairs and belonged to no fraternal orders. However, he was a life-long Republican and in religious views was a life-long Methodist. He was sick for a year or more previous to his death.

VANCIL, Burke, was born on a farm near Modesto, in the northern part of Macoupin County, Ill., on March 28, 1863. The family is of Pennsylvania Dutch (or Holland) origin, the maternal ancestry being of Irish descent. The name was originally "Wenzel," afterwards "Wensel," and finally "Vancil." A well preserved family record shows that John Wensel and Maria Brerathin were married on May 17, 1768, and that to them were born eleven children, of whom Tobias was the first, and the great-grandfather of Burke Vancil. He was born February 13, 1769. Edmund C. Vancil, his son, was born in Virginia in 1799, and died in Macoupin County, December 31, 1891. Imri B. Vancil, father of Burke Vancil, was born in Union County, Ill., October 15, 1825, and died in Macoupin County, Ill., March 28, 1907. He left surviving him Elizabeth S. (Rice) Vancil, his wife, who now resides in Modesto, Ill., and four children - Burke Vancil, of Springfield; Effie, wife of George F. Jordan, of Carlinville, Ill.; Ollie, wife of Lewis Rinaker, of Chicago, and Ida, wife of Leonard G. Brown, of Modesto.

Edmund C. Vancil, the grandfather, was taken to Muhlenberg County, Ky., by his father, Tobias Vancil, in 1801, who at a later date settled on the Mud River in Logan County, Ky. Thereafter, Edmund C. Vancil located in Jackson County, Ill. There he met Mary Byars, who was born in Kentucky in 1804, and had accompanied her father to Jackson County in 1808. In 1827, Edmund C. Vancil left Jackson County and in the same winter located in Macoupin County, north of Virden; in the following spring, he settled in North Palmyra Township, near the present town of Modesto, which was then a part of Greene County. He possessed a cash capital of $100.00 and entered 80 acres of land in section 4. There have been but two conveyances of the property since the patent was obtained from the United States, and then only from father to son, the property remaining in the family. The old home still stands as it did when occupied by Edmund C. Vancil and Mary Byars Vancil, Here they spent nearly all of their more than sixty-five years of wedded life. Here the wife died in 1889, aged eighty-seven years, he surviving until December 31, 1891, when in his ninety-third year. For many years this was one of the finest homes in that part of the state. Most of the lumber used in its building was obtained from the native woods nearby. Very little sawed lumber was used, and this was gotten out by hand. The home is now owned by Burke Vancil.

In the winter of 1844-45, Edmund C. Vancil and his son, Imri B. Vancil, went to Texas for the purpose of entering or buying land, belieying that they would find a better prospect than could be found in the undeveloped prairies of Illinois. They soon returned, however, satisfied to remain in Illinois. Prior to this time Professor Turner, of Illinois College at Jacksonville, Ill., had experimented somewhat with various thorny trees and plants in an effort to produce a successful hedge fence. While in Texas, Mr. Vancil and his son saw the "Osage Orange" or "Bois d'Are," a native tree of that part of the country and obtained some seed which they brought to Illinois. From this small handful of seed was propagated and developed by Professor Turner the first osage hedge fence, which, in later years and prior to the introduction of the wire fence, came into general use throughout this and adjoining states.

Imri B. Vancil was one of the extensive farmers, prominent and substantial citizens of North Palmyra township, Macoupin County, where he owned and operated an estate of 1,160 acres of land. He was given excellent educational opportunities by his father, and attended school in Jacksonville, spending two years in the Illinois College. In the winter of 1847-48 he attended medical lectures in Cincinnati. After his return, he operated a saw mill in Palmyra township until 1850, when he joined the great exodus to California with a four mule team, reaching Sacramento after a three months' journey from St. Joseph, Mo., on August 13, 1850. At first he engaged in mining, but later turned his attention to trade and remained in the state for two years, returning via Nicaragua, Gulf of Mexico and New York. His father then gave him a farm of 240 acres and on this he resided until he retired to the town of Modesto, where he resided until his death. He took an active part in politics and was the first supervisor of North Palmyra township, an office he held for seven years, serving through the famous "Court House Fight," then he resigned, but at a later date was prevailed upon to again assume its duties and he served three years longer. He also served several years as Township Treasurer and for some years was one of the School Trustees. In all these offices he had an intelli- gent conception of their duties and performed them faithfully. On April 4, 1860, Mr. Vancil married Elizabeth S. Rice, a daughter of Thomas B. Rice, who came to Illinois from Virginia in 1886 and was long a prominent citizen of Medora, Ill.

The boyhood of Burke Vancil was spent upon his father's Macoupin County farm, where he learned to till the soil and the foundation of his character was laid by a good mother. From this country home he went to Blackburn University, at Carlinville, Ill., from which he was graduated in 1886. He came to Springfield in November, 1887, and began the study of law in the office of Orendorff & Patton. In 1889, the degree of LL. B. was conferred upon him by the Illinois Wesleyan University, of Bloomington, Ill. Following his admission to the bar in May, 1889, Mr. Vancil became the junior member of the firm of Dikis & Vancil, of Springfield, but in May, 1890, the year following the forming of the partnership, Hugh F. Dikis died, and since then Mr. Vancil has continued alone. His office associate at the present time is Judge Charles P. Kane. Mr. Vancil is a member of the bar of the District Court, the Circuit Court, the Circuit Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court of the United States, as well as a member of the bar of the Supreme Court of this State. In addition to his law practice and farming interests, Mr. Vancil is connected with several business enterprises in Springfield.

Mr. Vancil has never aspired to public office, preferring to exert his influence as a private individual. Politically, he is a Democrat. In April, 1910, however, he was elected by an overwhelming vote of Democrats and Republicans to the office of Assessor, becoming an unwilling candidate for the office only the day before the primary election. He belongs to the Masonic fraternity in all its branches, including the Commandery and Consistory. He is also a member of the B. P. O. Elks, the Odd Fellows and Knights of Pythias. His religious connections are with the Presbyterian Church. Socially he is a member of the Illini Country Club of Springfield. Mr. Vancil is an excellent lawyer, able and learned. His wide legal knowledge has been ripened by experience and he pursues his profession quietly, enthusiastically and industriously, bringing to it the highest intellectual qualities of character, which give him an enviable reputation and earn for him his conspicuous success.

On September 30, 1891, Mr. Vancil was united in marriage, at Carlinville, 11., with Mary E. Steidley, of that place. They have no children. Mrs. Vancil comes from an old and highly esteemed family which resided for many years at the suburban home just west of Carlinville. She was the daughter of John S. Steidley and Sarah Elizabeth (Wright) Steidley, both of whom are deceased. The maternal grandparents of Mrs. Vancil were William Wright Wright, well known residents of Carlinville, and four brothers, William A. Steidley, residing in Denver, Colo., Solomon F. Steidley, residing in Carlinville, James B. Steidley, residing in Kansas City, Kan., and Alex. B. Steidley, residing in Oakland, Calif. Her sisters are Laura Rosella, now deceased, wife of Xerxes X. Crum; Florence I., wife of H. F, Valentine, now deceased, and Harriet G., wife of Judge Robert B. Shirley, Mrs. Valentine and Mrs. Shirley both reside in Carlinville. Mrs. Vancil is a member of several religious and social organizations in Springfield and has a wide circle of friends and acquaintances. She is a member of the Presbyterian Church and the Illini Country Club. Mr. and Mrs. Vancil have travelled extensively in the west, visiting all the principal points of interest, including the Yosemite Valley, Grand Canyon in Arizona, Yellowstone National Park, ete. They were in the great San Francisco earthquake and fire on April 18, 1906, and for many days thereafter were believed to have been lost. They now reside at'number 225 Hast Jackson Street, where they have lived since 1893.

VANCIL, William M., a retired farmer of Springfield, is well known and honored as a veteran of the Civil War and as a useful and public-spirited citizen. He belongs to one of the pioneer families of Sangamon County and was born there in 1840, a son of James and Martha A. (Gatton) Vancil, the father a native of Pennsylvania and the mother of Kentucky. James Vancil was a merchant in early life and became one of the early settlers of Sangamon County. He first located on government land near Auburn and later purchased land nearby on Sugar Creek, where he operated a farm until 1861. He then sold out and moved to Virden, Ill., where he conducted a store until. his death. He and his wife had seven sons and one daughter, namely: Mary E., wife of George W. Young, of Springfield; Charles, the oldest son, living near Auburn; Harvey, living near Taylorville, Christian County, and others who are now deceased. The grandfather served through the War of 1812.

Mr. Vancil was educated in the country school near Auburn and was reared to farm 'work, which he later followed all his active life. He worked for his father until the time of the Civil War and enlisted in Company G One Hundred Twenty-second Illinois Volunteer Infantry, under command of Col. John I. Rinaker. He served three years, was wounded once, and at Trenton, Tenn., was captured, after which he was held prisoner for some time. He participated in many leading battles, among them being those at Nashville, Mobile and Vicksburg, Tupelo, Blakely, Parker's Cross Roads, Montgomery (Ala.), and many others. He was discharged at Camp Butler, near Springfield, in August, 1865, having been mustered out at Mobile, Ala., July 15, 1865, and returned to his

Mr. Vancil remained on his father's farm for many years and in 1896 retired from farm work, since which time he has lived at 1716 South Seventeenth Street, Springfield, where he owns a comfortable home. He was successful as a farmer and was an industrious and able busihess manager. He is a prominent member of Stephenson Post G. A. R., and a member of the Methodist Church. He is afñiliated with the Prohibition party and interested in everything pertaining to the general welfare. He is unmarried. He enjoys the regard and respect of a large number of friends and acquaintances.

VANDAWALKER, Charles, a retired engineer living in Springfield was for thirty years employed by the Wabash Railroad Company, but -since 1894 has lived retired from active life. He was born in Marcy, N. Y. July 25, 1881, son of Ephraim and Eva (Dillenbeck) Vandawalker, natives of New York, where they spent their entire lives. They lived on a farm and Charles Vandawalker received his education in the public schools of his native place. He then worked on his father's farm for several years, then moved to Michigan and for eight years carried on farming in Monroe County, that State. He moved from Michigan to Springfield and spent a short time farming in Sangamon county, but about 1864 entered the employ of the railroad company, first in the capacity of fireman, and for twenty-five years was employed as engineer. He won the confidence and esteem of his employers and associates and was sober and industrious in his habits.

Mr. Vandawalker was married, in Monroe County, Mich., to Miss Anna Dentel, born in Saxony, Germany, May 13, 1837. She came with her parents to America and the family were early settlers of Monroe County, where the father and mother died. Nine children were born to Mr. Vandawalker and his wife, namely: Ephraim, Charles and Mamie, deceased; Ada, wife of Dayton Webster, in the employ of the Springfield Consolidated Street Railway Company ;. Elizabeth, wife of William Friedinger, in the employ of the Illinois Watch Company; Emma, wife of Albert Fields, a jeweler of Portland, Ore.; Esther, wife of Walter Page, a merchant of Denver, Colo.; Anna, wife of Desmond Stewart, of the firm of Stewart & Patterson, plumbers, of Springfield; John, a merchant. Charles Vandawalker has seventeen grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Mr. Vandawalker and his wife are members of the Methodist Church, of Springfield; in politics he is a Republican, and fraternally he is affiliated with the Masonic Order. He is well known in railroad circles and is universally respected. He owns a comfortable home at 1121 South Highth Street.

VAN DA WALKER, John Leonard. - Among the younger business men of Springfield is John Leonard Van Da Walker, formerly of the Hummer Manufacturing Company, but now holding a responsible position with the Illinois Watch Company, having sold his business in January, 1912. He is an expert mechanic, who has always had a natural taste for mechanics and inventions. The firm with which he was recently connected had been in existence since April, 1910, and had established a good trade and reputation. Mr. Van Da Walker was born in Springfield July 6, 1875, son of Charles H. and Anna Barbara (Dentel) Van Da Walker, the former born in Utica, N, Y., and the latter in Saxe-Coburg, Germany. The father is a retired locomotive engineer and lives at No. 1121 South Eighth Street, Springfield. He and his wife were married at Lulu, Mich., June 12, 1859, and came direct to Springfield, where they remained three years, and there had one son born. They then lived about five years in Ida, Mich., where they became parents of two daughters, then returned to Springfield and settled at their present home, where in June, 1909, they celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary. On his return to Springfield Mr. Van Da Walker began working for the Wabash Railroad Company, and reached the position of engineer, in which he spent twenty-five years, then retired from active life. He and his wife had three sons and six daughters. Two sons and a daughter are deceased and others are married and have families.

The Van Da Walkers originally came from Holland and settled in New York, becoming identified with its early history. Many of them still reside in that State. The Dentel family came from thrifty and prosperous German farmer stock. The parents of Mrs. Van Da Walker came to America in a sailing vessel, spending fourteen weeks on the voyage, the boat being overtaken by heavy storms. They lost their course and did not expect to be able to reach land before they perished, but finally drifted safely to harbor.