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

After his marriage, Mr. Workman began farming on 113 acres owned by his mother. This property had been allowed to run down and was in bad condition, but under his expert supervision it increased materially and sold for a good price. He then purchased 120 acres of land where he now resides, and has there developed one of the best farms of the township. Having given much attention to stock, he has made a decided success of the business. His stallion, Duke, was imported for him by Taylor & Jones, of Williamsville, and he also has three pure-bred Percheron mares, two of whom won prizes in the yearling show at the State Fairs of 1904 and 1905, being second and third in their class. He also has draft horses of the best breeds. He has a Kentucky-bred Jack, and produces Duroc-Jersey hogs, Shropshire sheep, carrying about fifty head of the latter, while his cattle are the short horn breed. Experience has convinced him that these breeds are the best, and his product is of so superior a quality that he commands the highest prices. His pride in his stock and well-kept farm is commendable, and his property is regarded as one of the show places of the county.

Mr. Workman is a Republican, but aside from lending his hearty support to all measures he believes will further the best interests of his community, he does not engage in politics, although often solicited by his neighbors to accept nomination. Fraternally he belongs to the I. O. O. F. No. 901, of Loami, and Camp No. 848, Modern Woodmen of America, of Loami, and is active in both orders. The Christian Church holds his membership, and he is one of its most energetic supporters. Progressive, upto-date, and quick to grasp any opportunity, this young farmer is typical of the better class of agriculturists of today. Old methods have been thrust aside and new ones are being constantly tested. for the modern farmer realizes that, just as science has opened up new avenues in other branches of activity, so it has in farming, and he wants to keep up with the procession.

WORKMAN, Samuel J., claim agent and inspector for the Franklin Life Insurance Company, located in the Franklin Life Building, at Springfield, is a native of Sangamon County, born at Loami, February 25, 1864, a son of Samuel and Susan (Cook) Workman, natives of Maryland and Missouri respectively. At an early date Samuel Workman, the father, left his home in Maryland and went to Virginia, la- ter removing to Ohio, where he remained a short time, and eventually locating in Loami, Ill. Having been a farmer all of his life, he continued to follow that occupation in Illinois, and was active in agricultural pursuits right up to the time of his death, which occurred in 1871, while he was on a visit in Iowa. His widow survived him until January 3, 1909. Samuel J. Workman was the only child. Mrs. Workman was married (second) to William Balon, and to this union there were born the following children: Lydia, who became the wife of H. W. B. Workman, a well-known citizen of Loami, Ill., in which city he died February 3, 1910; Millie, the widow of William A. Stott, of Los Angeles, Calif., who died in January, 1907; and Jesse, who lives near Hilham, Tenn. Samuel Workman was a Republican in politics and his religious faith was that of the Christian Church.

Samuel J. Workman was a small child when his father died, and as a result did not receive much educational training. He went to work for a brother-in-law, E. W. B. Workman, when eighteen years of age, remaining from 1882 to 1892, in which latter year he went to Waverly and worked at the barber trade. He then engaged with the New York City office of the Equitable Life Insurance Company, and remained in their employ until 1895, when he entered the services of the Mutual Benefit Company. He continued with this company until 1899, at which time he became connected with the Franklin Life Insurance Company as a solicitor, later became field superintendent, assistant superintendent of agencies, and finally claim agent and inspector.

Mr. Workman was married April 9, 1899, to Mary N. Clark, born at Palmyra, Macoupin County, Ill., October 9, 1869, daughter of William R. and Angeline (Jolly) Clark, the former born in Old Berlin, Ill., and now residing in Springfield, and the latter, born at Franklin, Morgan County, Ill., who died December 11, 1894. Four children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Workman, namely: Don, born January 11, 1890; Russell, December 10, 1891; Virgil S., November 30, 1893; and Helen, born December 23, 1895, who died March 4, 1908. The oldest son, Don, has had a business college course and is now connected with the Vredenburgh Lumber Company, of Springfield, haying entered their service in 1908. Russell and Virgil are students.

Mr. Workman is a member of the Supreme Court of Honor, Mutual Protective League, the Eagles and the Masonic fraternity. He is a Baptist in his religious views, while his politics are non-partisan. He has done considerable to bring about the Commission form of Government and has studied extensively on that subject on various trips through the West.

WORKMAN, Stephen (deceased). - Many members of the Workman family have attained prominence in Sangamon County, but none has been more beloved, or left a wider gap, than the late Stephen Workman, when he passed away from this life. Mr. Workman was þorn in Sangamon County, March 6, 1853, and died on the home farm in Loami Township, December 15, 1895. For a number of years he was one of the enterprising and successful farmers of his locality, specializing on stock raising, and was the owner of an excellent property on Sections 22 and 23, Loami Township, containing 280 acres, near the village of Loami. His entire life was spent in the county, his father, Jacob Workman, and his grandfather, William Workman, having come from Tennessee to Illinois about 1830. Locating in Sangamon County, William Workman secured land upon which he reared his family, teaching them the basic principles of honest and upright living. There Jacob Workman grew to manhood and married Nancy Taylor, born in the county. Turning his attention to farming, Jacob Workman operated a farm in Loami Township, where he spent his last days. He and his excellent wife were the parents of seven sons and one daughter.

Stephen Workman went to the school of his neighborhood giving his father his assistance in tilling the soil of their home farm. Continuing at home until he attained his majority, he then began working for himself. Like many another young farmer, before going on a farm for himself, he married, this event occurring in Chatham Township, April 8, 1875, when he was united to Sarah E. Workman, daughter of John Workman, who died in March, 1910. He was brought to Illinois when a lad, in 1830, and there reared. He married Caroline Campbell, daughter of John Campbell. Sarah E. Workman was brought up in Sangamon County, and prior to her marriage was one of the most popular teachers there. Mr. and Mrs. Workman began their married life on a part of the homestead, which later Mr. Workman purchased, and upon which Mrs. Workman is now living. It was in 1879 that he became the owner of his first eighty acres, although he did not have sufficient money to make it a cash transaction. The land was only partly improved, but this did not discourage him, and he labored long and faithfully to make it productive. From time to time he invested his profits and savings in other land, until at his death he owned 282 acres, which is as good land now as can be found in the county.

The children born to Mr. and Mrs. Workman were as follows: Flora who died in early womanhood; Melvin, a farmer of Loami Township ; Ollie, wife of John Jacobs, also a farmer of Loami Township; Grace, wife of Jesse Dodd, of the same township; Bertha, wife of Fred H. Mills, also farming in the same township; Dora. wife of Richard Edwards, a farmer, and Russell at home. Both Mr. and Mrs. Workman early connected themselves with the Christian Church, of Loami, in which Mr. Workman became Deacon and Elder, and was always one of its most faithful supporters. He was connected with the Modern Workmen of America, and enjoyed his fraternal relations. All his life, which was unduly cut short. Mr. Workman never shirked a duty or left a task uncompleted, and it was his pleasure to attribute much of his success in life to his wife. He regarded her business ability as superior to his own, and never failed to call upon her for advice in every transaction he undertook. After his death Mrs. Workman assumed control of the property, and has since lived on the farm, operating it with the assistance of her son. She is a lady of culture and distinction, who commands the respect and confidence of all with whom she is brought into contact. Mr. Workman was a man of unblemished character, truthful and painstaking in speech and action, and left many warm personal friends behind him to mourn his loss and respect his memory.

WORKMAN, William H. - The rich farm lands of 'Sangamon County offer many inducements to the progressive farmers to develop still further, for the yields are immense and the soil is suited to a variety of crops. One of the men who is profiting from his experience in agricultural lines is William H. Workman, a prosperous farmer and stock-raiser on Section 26, Loami Township. He was born in this township, April 12, 1862, a son of Isaac Workman, one of the pioneers of the county whose sketch is given at length elsewhere in this work.

Mr. Workman was born and bred on a farm, and educated in the district school of his neighborhood, so he is essentially a son of the soil. He remained at home until twenty-four years of age, when, in 1886, he went to work on a farm as a laborer, and following that vocation did whatever he could find to do in the way of honorable employment. On August 1, 1889, he was united in marriage with Miss Minerva Carson, who was born in Chatham Township, January 4, 1862, a daughter of John and Elizabeth (Workman) Carson. The mother, Mrs. Carson, is a daughter of David Workman, who was a brother of William Workman, the grandfather of William H. Workman, the subject of this sketch. Both the Workman and Carson families are prominent in Sangamon County history. Mr. and Mrs. Carson finally moved to Kansas where Mrs. Carson died about 1875, when the family returned to Loami Township.

After marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Workman rented land in Loami Township for a year, then in 1890, rented eighty acres from Peter Workman. There they lived until 1896, when they engaged in farming on a Carson farm, and having saved some money, bought twenty acres on Section 26. On this there was already a small two-room building, and they have since built a pleasant cottage and have set out a large variety of fruit trees, including apple, peach and cherry trees. with small fruits in great profusion. In this line their farm has become one of the most productive properties in the county, showing the results of constant and systematic labor.

One child shares their home, Eva Alta Carson Workman, born July 3, 1899, a very intelligent little girl now in the sixth school grade, and the pride of her parents' hearts. She is much interested in the family history and proud of the honorable names she bears. Mr. Workman has been active in the Republican party, and is interested in educational matters. Socially he is a member of Camp No. 848, Modern Woodmen of America. While not a member of any church, Mr. and Mrs. Workman have always given liberally of their means to further religious work, and are very charitably inclined. Hard-working, thrifty and able to make the most of their opportunities, they have succeeded in making for themselves a delightful home, and are giving their daughter the advantages neither of them enjoyed in their youth. By an honest and upright life Mr. Workman has won the confidence and respect of the community with which he has dwelt for the last forty-eight years.

WRIGHT, John W., a highly respected citizen of Springfield, now retired from active life, and and a veteran of the Civil War, is a native of Pike County, Mo., as were his parents. He was born March 10, 1839, a son of John and Margaret Wright, both of whom died in Pike County. The father was an extensive farmer and before the war held a large number of slaves. John W. Wright was reared on a farm and spent: his entire active life in agricultural operations. Since 1862 he has been a resident of Illinois and has lived most of this time in Sangamon County.

In 1861 Mr. Wright was forced to join the Confederate Army, but ran away, and in December, 1863, enlisted in Company K, Ninetyninth Illinois Infantry, under Captain Cooper, serving to the end of the war. He was mustered out at Baton Rouge, La., but was paid off at Camp Butler, Ill. While serving in the Confederate army he participated in the Battle of Pea Ridge, and while fighting for the other side took part in the Battles of Mobile, Spanish Fort, Fort Blakeley, and many skirmishes. He endured great hardships in his service the worst while a member of the Confederate Army. He joined the Union Army because he believed their cause was right, and came to Berry, Ill., to enlist. He is a member of the G. A. R. He made a good record as a soldier, and one who had the courage of his convictions.

Mr. Wright was married, in 1867, to Louise Walker, born in Missouri, daughter of John and Lucy Walker, both natives of Kentucky. Two children blessed this union: Lavinia, born June 16, 1879, and John, July 12. 1881. Mr. Wright is a typical whole-souled, Southern gentleman, and is liked by all who know him. He is a member of the Baptist Church and has been a Republican since old enough to vote. His resi-

WRIGHT, Thomas. - No country in the world produces more industrious and thrifty men than Scotland, and wherever her people locate they are accorded a hearty welcome, for they make the best of citizens and help to develop the sections they select for permanent homes. Thomas Wright, who for years was one of the practical farmers of Sangamon County, but having succeded in accummulating an ample competence, is now living retired in Illiopolis. He was born in southern Scotland, September 1, 1841, a son of John and Helen (Wilson) Wright, both natives of Scotland.

Jobn Wright and his wife came to America in 1844, landing in New Orleans, whence they came up the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers to Sangamon County, and located on a farm in Clear Lake Township, eventually buying it. There were eleven children in the family (seyen sons and four daughters), five of whom were born in Scotland, of these W. W. Wright, now living northeast of Illiopolis, and Lillian, wife of William Johnson, in Illiopolis.

The first teacher of Thomas Wright was Harrison Ide, who taught in a frame school house in Dliopolis, and he was followed by several others during the time Mr. Wright went to school. While he was doing this he also helped on the farm, assisting his father until the latter's death in 1852. Following this, until 1855, when she passed away, Thomas Wright was his mother's helper, but at that time he bought eighty acres near Illiopolis, where he farmed for several years. He then sold his first farm, buying 160 acres across the line in Macon County, on which he resided for sixteen years, when he also sold this property and moved to Illiopolis, where he purchased his present home, living in it ever since. :

On March 25, 1573, occurred the marriage of Mr. Wright in Macon County, to Catherine E. Simpson, born in St. Clair County, Ill., where her parents, natives of Illinois, were engaged in farming. They later came to Sangamon County, spending the remainder of their lives there. Mrs. Wright was one of a family of six sons and five daughters, seven of whom survive, although Mrs. Wright died in 1906. She and her husband had four daughters; Elizabeth, wife of Arthur Sutherland, living on a farm in Macon County; Dora J. lives at home; Lilian R., wife of William G. Engling, lives in Youngstown, Ohio, where he is a teacher of manual training in the city schools; and Catherine, who lives at home. The two young ladies are endeavoring to take their mother's place in the household in making a pleasant home for their father. There are five grandchildren in the family.

consistent member of the Presbyterian Church. Fraternally he belongs to Camp No. 166, Modern Woodmen of America. Having come to Sangamon County at an early day, Mr. Wright recalls many extremely interesting events connected with those times. He was a passenger on one of the first trains on the Wabash Railroad, which was then known as the Great Western. He has the distinction of having attended the funeral of the great Lincoln, and keenly recalls the terrible grief of everyone on that sad day.

Having worked to good effect, Mr. Wright owns his beautiful home, and some very valuable farm land, his investments having been made carefully and thriftily. Possessing the confidence of all who know him, Mr. Wright is passing his years in the comfort his former labors entitle him to, and no man is more highly esteemed in the community.

WRIGHT, Rev Thomas B., who was for many years a member of the Methodist Illinois Conference, has for the past nine or ten years been a resident of Rochester, where he is now successfully engaged in real estate business. Rey. Wright was born at Virden, Ill., April 16, 1856, a son of Preston and Susan (Dawson) Wright, both natives of Kentucky. Preston Wright settled near Virden in 1849, carried on agricultural operations there until about 1885, and died in 1888. He and his wife had eight children,

After completing the course in the common schools, Thomas B. Wright entered the high school at Virden, but left a short time before graduation, and later taught in Montgomery, Macoupin and Sangamon Counties, Ill., and one year in Kansas. He is largely self-educated, having a taste for literature and study, and for ten years before his admission to the Conference, in 1888, studied with this end in view. He served in pastorates at Raymond, Pleasant Plains, Williamsville and Rochester, Ill., and for four years was editor of the Illinois Methodist Journal. He was successful in his work in his various fields of labor and accomplished a great deal of good. Since 1902 he has been a supernumerary servant of the church and has established an excellent and lucrative business in Rochester. He has for sale, property in Arkansas and Texas, as well as in Illinois, and is interested in various other enterprises. He is an enterprising and energetic business man and looks carefully after every detail under his charge.

Rey. Wright was married (first) April 18, 1876, to Emma D., daughter of Seth and Mary B. (Day) Wright, who died June 20, 1896, having borne two children: Mary, born January 28, 1879; and David A., born January 27, 1882, died at the age of two and one-half years. Mary was married, June 27, 1900, to Kingsley E. Pease, and in Uctober of the same year she and her husband started for the missionary field, becoming residents of Malaysia. They had been fellow-students in a seven-year course of study at Northwestern University, from which they graduated with honor, and for a time both occupied chairs as teachers in the Anglo-Chinese Boys' School in Singapore, Malaysia. Mr. Wright was married (second) to Lillian, daughter of Milton and Adeline (Cooper) McCoy, the former a pioneer settler of Sangamon County and the latter born there November 22, 1830. Mr. Mc- Coy and his wife were married March 29, 1848, and celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. Mrs. McCoy, who was loved and esteemed by all who knew her, died December 16, 1900, leaving children as follows: Sylvester, Jacob C., Jane; Loretta, wife of O. C. St. Clair, of Chicago ; Jesse K. married Ada Fairchild, of Springfield; Mary married Edwin Puffenbarger, of Rochester Township, Sangamon County; Lillian, Mrs. Wright. Mr. and Mrs. McCoy had one son, Valman B., who died when three years old. One daughter has blessed the union of Mr. Wright and his second wife, Helen E., born August 10, 1898. Mrs. Wright is a gifted mu- Sician, and she, as well as her husband, is a zealous worker in the cause of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Mr. Wright is a strong advocate of the principles of Prohibition. -He has the confidence and esteem of all who have the pleasure of his acquaintance and has a number of warm personal friends.

_ WYANT, Perry Oliver (deceased), a native of New England, came to the State of Illinois as a young man and there spent the remainder of his life, a highly-respected, useful citizen, sincerely mourned by his family and many friends. Mr. Wyant was born on a farm near Hartford, Conn., June 7, 1824, son of John Wyant, also born in Connecticut, who spent his life in agricultural pursuits in his native State. Perry O. Wyant had a brother, George, who served in the Civil War and was killed in the Battle of Gettysburg. The family was prominent in Connecticut, and the name stood for integrity and sterling worth.

The boyhood of Perry O. Wyant was spent on his father's farm and he received his education in the public schools near Hartford, afterwards working with his father until 'he began to learn the trade of tailor, which he followed the rest of his active life. As a young man he came to Illinois and located near Rockford, Winnebago County, where he continued working at his trade and became successful in this line. He was able to retire after several years spent in Illinois and his last years were passed in well-earned rest. His wife is a deyout member of the Methodist Church and an active worker in its cause. In politics he was a firm Democrat, although taking little part in public affairs. He was universally esteemed where he was known and had the full trust and confi- dence of his associates. At the time of his death, which occurred in Winnebago County, Ill., August 10, 1866, he left a widow and three small children to mourn his loss.

Mr. Wyant was married, in Winnebago County, December 28, 1853, to Miss Sarah Hays, born in Canada, September 23, 1835, daughter of Samuel B. and Catherine (Grovaro) Hays, the former born in New Hampshire and the latter in Canada. Three children were born of this union, namely: John, born October 24, 1861, was married in Colorado, in 1904, to Anna Nelson, resides in Pekin, Ill., and they have no children; Theresa Irene, born in Winnebago County, in 1858, married James R. Brown and they reside in Springfield and have six children : George, Fred, Alice, Myrtle, Sadie and James; William, died December 23, 1902. Mrs. Wyant was married a second time, to Michael J. Fox, who died March 17, 1903, having been born in 1819.

WYATT, Charles E. - Generosity and good-nature have not interfered with the material progress of some people. Because of splendid energy, thrift and foresight, they are able not only to build up a good business, but to earn and retain lasting friendships. A valued citizen and honorable business man of Springfield is Charles E. Wyatt, a real estate dealer. He was born on a farm in Morgan County, Ill., April 27, 1858, a son of James M. and Martha J. (Luttrell) Wyatt. The Wyatts are traced back to colonial days in Virginia. whence they migrated to Kentucky, and still later to Illinois. The Luttrell family is an old one in Kentucky, and its representatives came to Illinois at an early -day. Both James M. Wyatt and his wife, however, were born in Morgan County, Ill. William J. Wyatt, a member of the family, enlisted in the Mexican War as a private, and was promoted successfully until he was mustered out as Colonel, and now, at the age of eighty-five years, is President of the Mexican War Veteran Association. He also served four years in the Civil War. Another relative, William T. Luttrell, served in the Civil War four years. Still another relative, James M. Wyatt, was a soldier in the Black Hawk War, so that the two families have borne well their part in the various conflicts which have conyulsed the country, while their material welfare speaks well for their Scotch-Irish descent. James M. Wyatt, father of Charles E. Wyatt, died on a farm in 1872, but his widow survives, residing upon this property, although now eighty-four years old. The children born to this excellent couple were: Charles E.; John william, of Oklahoma ; Ella M., who married David I. Martin, and resides in Oklahoma; Frederick L., of Enid, Okla. ;

The first twenty-four years of his life Charles E. Wyatt spent on a farm, and he was educated at Walnut Grove public school. When he had attained this age, he went to Virden, Ill., where he was engaged in a mercantile business for four years. He then bought a farm north of Virden, operating it for ten years. Once more he located in Virden, but after four years there, bought another farm north of it, and resided until coming to Springfield in 1905, in order that his children might have better educational advantages. Soon after coming there, he became interested in timber lands, now owning 20,000 acres of these lands in Arkansas, as well as considerable realty in Springfield, which includes his own beautiful residence at No. 608 South Walnut Street. For twenty-seven years:-he has been a member of the Odd Fellows, and is affiliated with Prairie State Encampment; has belonged for twenty years to the Modern Woodmen, and was a member of the old Knights of Labor organization. Politically he is a Democrat, and while a resident of Virden he served as Commissioner. He is now before the public as a candidate of his party for the same office, and if elected, his former experience will be of benefit to him and his constituents. While not connected with any religious: organization, he is liberal in his contributions to them all.

Mr. Wyatt was married in Virden, November 22, 1871, to Margaretta J. Johnson, of that place, daughter of Henry M. and Adeline (Burvines) Johnson. Two children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Wyatt: Ralph H., December 2, 1886, and Ethel A., May 22, 1889. Having a wide reputation for honesty and industry, and having lived wisely and temperately, Mr. Wyatt is an ldeal candidate for an office in which he will represent so many important interests.

WYATT, William J., Deputy Sheriff of Sangamon County and one of the most conscientious and capable officials of the county, has long been associated with the development of his part of the State. He was born near Jacksonville, Ill., January 5, 1834, a son of Thomas and Rebecca (Kirkman) Wyatt, natives of Todd County, Ky., and farming people. The family migration to Morgan County, Ill., took place at a very early day, and in 1830 Thomas Wyatt engaged in farming four miles from Jacksonville, remaining onshis property for many years. Eventually, however, he went to a farm near Murrayville, Morgan County, staying there for twenty years. At the expiration of that period he moved back to the old place, but later sold - it and eame to Springfield, which continued his home until he went to Macoupin County. There he died in 1896, and his wife also died in Macoupin County.

William J. Wyatt went to school in a little log schoolhouse and strove earnestly to gain an education. At the same time he worked on his father's various farms. Later he came to Riverton, first being employed on the Wabash railroad, Later he went into a grocery business, but had the misfortune to lose it by fire in 1889. He has served in a number of official capacities, being Justice of the Peace for two terms and Magistrate for the same period. For two terms he was Constable, and he is now acting as Deputy Sheriff of the county. In politics he is a strong Republican, and is prominent in the councils of his party.

Mr. Wyatt had an interesting war experience, having enlisted in 1862, from Morgan County, Ill., in Company F, One Hundred First Illinois Volunteer Infantry. He served about three years, and participated in many battles, including the Siege of Vicksburg. He was mustered out at Memphis, Tenn., after taking part in General Sherman's wonderful southern campaign, and returned home. A grateful Government pays him a pension in recognition of his loyal service. Like so many of his old comrades, Mr. Wyatt belongs to Stephenson Post, No. 30, G. A. R., and in the reunions finds much pleasure.

The marriage of Mr. Wyatt took place in Jacksonville, in 1856, to Minnie Berry. She was born in Morgan County, but her parents were from Kentucky, coming to Morgan County to locate on a farm, but later moving to Maconpin County, where they died. Wight children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Wyatt, only three of whom survive: Dora, wife of Owen Hackett, an engineer who resides near Riverton; Ida, wife of Samuel S. Alsup, a grocer of Decatur, Ill., and Oscar, also of Decatur. There are ten grandchildren in the family. Mr. Wyatt owns the pleasant family residence in Riverton and his property has been accumulated through industry and thrift. The family are Methodists in religious faith.

Too much cannot be said in praise of the service of the veterans who once were the hope of the nation. Fifty years ago men who are now drawing pensions were in the full flush of healthy manhood. Many left young families to go forth to fight for the Union. Many who lived to return came back broken in health and spirits, with memories of the horrors of war that never left them. It is only just and right that some recompense be made them for what they sacrificed and suffered that the Union might be preserved.

YOCOM, William Jacob. - The pioneers of Ilinois placed the State under lasting obligations, for they were the forerunners of civilization and made possible the conditions that exist today. Where now are beautifully tilled fields, the pioneer found a vast wilderness, peopled by savage beasts and often hostile Indians. Little by little he cleared away the undergrowth, routed out the Indians and wild animals, put in his seed, built his house and barns, developed roads, and erected schoolhouses and churches, in all being assisted by his faithful wife, until today Illinois stands second to no other State except New York. One of the families closely associated with the early history of the State, is that bearing the name of Yocom, and one of its able representatives of Springfield is William Jacob Yocom.

Mr. Yocom was born in Sangamon County, March 8, 1846, a son of Stephen and Martha A. (Council) Yocom, both natives of Kentucky. Grandfather Yocom was born in Virginia, and he and his wife rode from that State to Kentucky on horseback, more than a century ago. The parents came to Illinois in 1828 and spent their remaining lives in Williamsville Township, where the father was a farmer. They reared a large family and its members have married and located throughout Sangamon County, until there are hundreds of descendants of the two hardy Illinois pioneers who bore the name of Yocom.

After a boyhood spent in Williamsville Township, during which time he attended district school and worked on the family farm, Mr. Yocom began farming for himself, and still owns the fine farm he acquired.

During the Civil War Mr. Yocom enlisted in Company I, One Hundred and Thirty-third Illinois Volunteer Infantry, under Captain Orendorff. He served for one hundred and fifty days, guarding prisoners at Rock Island. A stanch Republican, Mr. Yocom has served as School Director upon many occasions, but otherwise has not been before the public for office. He belongs to the Modern Woodmen, Royal Neighbors, and Stephenson Post, G. A. R. The Methodist Church holds his membership and he gives liberally towards its support. Mr. Yocom has never married. He is genial in temperament and cordial, being a welcome addition to any social gathering, where he is sure to find many warm, personal friends, for he is a general favorite.

_ YOUNG, Benjamin F., farmer and owner of eighty acres of fine land in Section 10, Cotton Hill Township, Sangamon County, Rochester Rural Delivery Route 20, was born in Garrard County, Ky., May 22, 1849, a son of John D. and Nancy A. (Wheeler) Young, the first a native of Lincoln County, Ky., born November 23, 1827, and the latter of Garrard County, Ky., born May 29, 1829. His Grandfather Young, a native of North Carolina, and the first known David of the family, moved to Kentucky while he was yet a young man and spent the remainder of his life in that State. He married Polly Coffman, who also died in Kentucky. His Grandfather Wheeler, a native of Kentucky, married Sophia Bracher. They removed to Missouri in 1850 and both died there. His paternal greatgrandfather Melem Young, lived to be over one hundred years old. His grandfather, Benjamin Wheeler, died in Gentry County, Mo., aged eighty-eight years. His parents moved from Kentucky to Gentry County, Mo., in 1850 and in 1864 they came to Springfield, Ill. After a short residence there they went to Taylorville, whence in the fall of the year last mentioned they returned to Springfield. They lived on a farm near there until 1867, when they located in Cotton Hill Township, Sangamon County. In the spring of 1870 they located near Taylorville, where Mr, Young died March 29, 1908, and where his widow is living at this time.

Benjamin F. Young, as a boy and man, has been fond of all outdoor sports. He enjoyed his young years on his father's farm and entered with keen zest into his studies at the nearby district school. He accompanied his parents from Kentucky to Missouri and from Missouri to Sangamon County, and has lived almost continuously within its borders since his arrival in 1864. He has been regarded as one of the leading men of his community. As a Democrat he has been elected to several important township offices. He has been a School Director many years (1883-1909), was Tax Collector 1889-90, was Assessor in 1892, and was elected Justice of the Peace in 1903. He is a member of Rochester Lodge, No. 268, Independent Order of Odd Fellows; and of Cotton Hill Camp, No. 619, Modern Woodmen of America, and is helpfully identified with the Methodist Episcopal Church, February 19, 1874, Mr. Young married Nancy E. Rape, Justice Beam, of Ball Township, performing the ceremony. She was born in Cotton Hill Township, April 27, 1856, a daughter of John Rape, who was born in South Carolina in 1795 and moved to Tennessee and thence to Sangamon County, making the journey with a horse and wagon, and died there January 29, 1872. John Rape was a soldier in the War of 1812. Elizabeth Snodgrass, who married John Rape and became the mother of Mrs. Young, was born in Sangamon County in 1822 and died in 1881. They were married in Sangamon County and are buried side by side in Brunk's Cemetery. Mr. Rape was a farmer, who began in the days of small prices and won a commendable success. He entered the farm on which his daughter now lives, in 1828, at $1.25 an acre, and its present value is $200 an acre. Mr. and Mrs. Young have had three sons and four daughters, all of whom are living. Rufus. O., born December 29, 1874, married Miss Mary Motter and she has borne him three children, whom they have named: Virgil, Carroll and Everett. Ira, born April 1, 1877, married Miss Emily Smith and lives in Cleveland, Ohio. Lillie, born Novemher 14, 1879, became the wife of George Cresse, a grocer of Springfield, Ill. Nona E., born March 2, 1882, married Harry Huggins, and they live at Oswego, Kan. Jessie, born April 25, 1889; Burl. F., September 15, 1891; and Irene, December 7, 1895, reside at home.

YOUNG, George H. - The call of the soil has wooed many men from the activities of city life and brought them back to the farm, where they find they can be of the most usefulness, both to themselves and to the community at large, and an example of this is found in George H. Young, now living retired after forty years spent in agricultural pursuits, who in early life was engaged in numerous business enterprises all over the country. Mr. Young, who is one of the best known and most highly respected citizens of Pawnee, Ill, was born November 2, 1832, in Pittsylvania County, Va., a son of William H. and Lucinda (Mann) Young. His paternal grandfather was a native of Virginia and a soldier during the War of 1812, in which he contracted sickness that ended his life after he returned home. Grandfather Mann came to Virginia from England in the early days, but in 1535 removed to Kentucky, where he carried on a millwright business and farming until his death. William H. Young was born in Virginia in 1810, and his wife in 1818, and after their marriage in that State removed to Caldwell County, Ky., where they followed farming until their deaths. d

George H. Young received his education in the public schools of Kentucky, and until he was twenty years old resided on the home farm, assisting his father and engaging in various outof-door sports, of which as a youth he was very fond, and for which he has never lost his liking. Before he had attained. his majority he became overseer on the farm of a widow in Kentucky, a position which he held for two years, then becoming foreman in an iron works at Marion, Ky. After four years there, Mr. Young engaged in a dry goods business at Dycusburg, Ky., until 1861, and during the following year first came to Sangamon County, shortly afterwards, however, going to California, where for three years he was engaged in the lumber business and also managed a dry-goods establishment. In 1865 he came back to Sangamon County and settled down to farming, in which he was uniformly successful, and which he continued to follow until 1904, in which year, deciding that he had earned a rest, he retired, and since that time has been one of Pawnee's foremost citizens. A Democrat in politics, Mr. Young was for many years a School Director and Road Overseer, and his activities in the political field have been of much benefit to his party in this section. With his family he attends the Methodist Church.

In July, 1867, Mr. Young was united in marriage to Mrs. Elnora (Haley) Lochridge, widow of Joseph Lochridge, and she died in Sangamon County, her birthplace, in 1884. The Haleys came originally from Virginia, Mrs. Young's father, James Haley, dying in the early days, of cholera. Her mother, who belonged to the Higgins family, also came from Virginia. By her first marriage Mrs. Young had two children, Edward, who is deceased, and Juliet, who married Neal McTaggart and lives in Sangamon County. To Mr. and Mrs. Young there were born the following children: William E., born in Sangamon County in 1868, married Cora Brown and is now living in California; Lou, born in Sangamon County in 1870, married John Twist, now living in Taylorville, Ill., has one

Mr. Young has always been known as one of the public-spirited men in whatever community he has made his home and can be counted upon to lend his support, time and means towards all movements which have for their object the betterment of civic, religious or educational conditions of his section. During his long residence in Sangamon County he has made many acquaintances, and his friends are legion.

YOUNG, George W., a well and favorably known citizen of Springfield, is a successful contractor engaged in business there, and a veteran of the Civil War. He was born in Hamilton County, Ill., April 6, 1847, son of John K. and Janetta (Whithead) Young, the former a native of Virginia and the latter of Tennessee. The family moved from Tennessee to Illinois and later returned to Tennessee, where the father died June 20, 1860. His widow died in Missouri, in 1886. The grandfather of George W. Young was an early settler of Tennessee and belonged to a prosperous and prominent family there. He participated in the War of 1812.

The childhood of George W. Young was spent on a farm in Illinois and he received his education in the country schools. He was fond of dancing and outdoor sports as a young man and grew up to the occupation of farming. He moved from Illinois to Missouri, thence to Arkansas and back to Missouri, and in 1889 moved to Springfield, which has since been his home. He eventually became a contractor, and in connection with his business assisted materially in the growth and progress of the city. He hasalways been actively interested in political affairs and has always favored Republican principles. His first vote was cast for President Grant and he has since voted the Republican ticket in national elections.

Mr. Young enlisted, in October, 1862, in Company C, First Kentucky Cavalry, serving eleven months and then being dismissed because he was under age. He participated in the Battle of Mill Spring, but spent most of his time as a scout in the hills of Kentucky and Tennessee, and was engaged in guerilla warfare. He spent some time at Camp Dick Robinson, in Kentucky. He proved himself a brave and faithful soldier, and one able to discharge his duties to the credit of his company and regiment. He belongs to the G-A. R.

Mr. Young was married, in Chatham Township, Sangamon County, May 28, 1870, to Miss Mary J. Norman, born April 2, 1856, daughter of George and Maria Norman. Mr. Norman served in the Civil War and was killed in the battle at Pea Ridge. Four children have blessed the union of Mr. and Mrs. Young, namely: James E., born June 1, 1873; Hattie May, born March 20, 1871; Ida May, August 20, 1875; John W., June 20, 1877. Mr. Young belongs to the Missionary Baptist Church and fraternally is connected with the Court of Honor and the Odd Fellows. He owns several pieces of property in Springfield and lives at 1016 South Fifteenth Street, He stands well with his associates and has many friends in both social and business circles.

YOUNG, James, a retired gardener and truck farmer living in Springfield, Il., was born in Hampshire, England, December 22, 1841, a son of John and Ann (Smith) Young, both of whom spent their entire lives in the town of Wickham, England, where the father died April 12, 1873, and the mother in 1878. They were parents of fourteen children, of whom the following three survive: Henry and Joseph, living near Southampton, England, and James, of this sketch.

In boyhood James Young received practically no education and early began to help with the work on his father's farm. He worked seven years for the British Government as helper to workmen in the blacksmith department, and in 1873 emigrated to the United States, landing in New York, whence he soon afterwards came to Springfield. He lived about five months on a farm five miles west of the city on the Jacksonville Road, then spent three years in the city, after which he moved to a farm east of the city, living there from March 1, 1876, until the fall of 1908, when he removed to his present residence, 2011 Hast South Grand Avenue. He has spent his active life in farming since first locating in Sangamon County, with the exception of three years spent working in the rolling mills in Springfield. He has been successful in his agricultural operations and has been able to secure a very pleasant home and his land by the exercise of industry and close application to the work in hand. He has made the most of his opportunities for the improvement of his position in life and is to a large extent self-educated. He stands well with his neighbors and has many friends, being considered a useful, public-spirited citizen. He retired from active life in 1908.

Mr. Young was married in Portsmouth, England, July 10, 1861, to Amelia Pink, born March 24, 1841, daughter of James and Harriet Goodall Pink, who spent their entire lives in England, becoming parents of eleven children. Besides Mrs. Young there is one other daughter living, Augusta Houghton, who resides in Swanwick, England. Ten children were born to Mr. Young and his wife, namely: Rose, wife of Charles Burgess. living in Chicago; James E., living on East Laurel Street, Springfield; Mrs. Alice Hettenhausen, a widow, of Chicago; Georgiana, wife of Edward Werlan,. of Cheyenne, Wyo. ; Frank A. and George H., of Springfield; Julia, wife of George Nokes, a groceryman, at the corner of Eighteenth and Cook Streets, Springfield, and three who are now deceased.. Twelve grandchildren were born in the family, of whom eleyen survive. In religious views Mr. Young is an Episcopalian, and in politics he supports the Republican party. For the last nineteen years he has been a member of Camp No. 1534, M. W. A., of Springfield.

YOUNG, John J., one of the representative and successful, business men of Springfield, has been jdentified with that city's interests since attaining his majority. He is a native of Germany, born January 6, 1874, son of Nicholas, Jr., and grandson of Nicholas Young, both of whom participated in the Franco-Prussian War. Nicholas Young, Jr., married Angela Schue, born in Germany, whose parents spent their entire lives in Germany. He was born June 24, 1844, and his parents spent their entire lives in Germany. In his boyhood he learned the trade of blacksmith, worked at same until he came to the United States in 1881, and afterward followed his trade many years in Springfield, where his death occurred, in 1896, caused by falling in a mine while he was in the hoisting shaft. He was married before leaving Germany and his widow now resides in Springfield.

John J. Young received his education in the schools of Springfield, and lived with his parents until he was twenty years of age, then worked on a farm until he went into business for himself. He has spent most of his life in Sangamon County, where he was brought by his parents when a small child. He is a member of the Catholic Church and of the Knights of Columbus. He is an ardent Democrat and has always been active in political affairs. He has been successful in business and careful in his investments, having accumulated considerable real estate.

Mr. Young was married, at Springfield, April 25, 1893, to Emma Lenegar, who was born in Springfield, June 4, 1875, daughter of August and Catherine (Eck) Leneger, the former born in Germany and the latter in Springfield. Mr. Lenegar conducts a grocery store in Springfield. Three children have blessed the union of Mr. and Mrs. Young, namely: George, born Noyember 3, 1895; Florence, in March, 1905, and Arthur, March 7,.1908, all born in Springfield and all surviving. Mr. Young has the good-will and esteem of a large circle of friends and acquaintances,

YOUNG, Joseph. - German-Americans are numbered among the best residents of the country, few of them having failed in the work they set out to accomplish. Many have become wealthy since arriving in their new homes, and nearly all have acquired fair competence. Sangamon County has its share of these excellent people, whose industry and thrift have set an example to those less deserving of success. One of the substantial retired residents of the county is Joseph Young, of Riverton. He was born in Germany, March 11, 1850, being a son of Joseph

Generation after generation of Youngs were born and reared in the old family home in Germany, in which Joseph Young was brought into the world. There Joseph Young Sr. and his excellent wife lived and died, after long and useful lives as farmers. They had three daughters and one son,

During his boyhood Joseph Young attended school in Germany, at the same time working on his father's farm. All the while, however, he was dissatisfied with existing conditions, and in 1871 he set sail for America from Liverpool, landing in New York City, and passing through

Castle Garden, April 17th. From there he came to Northumberland County, Pa., where he remained until February, 1872, working in the mills. At that time he went to Renovo, Pa., and for five years worked in a foundry. His next change was made when he went to Cleveland, to work in a machine shop for five months, after which he came to Riverton, Ill. There he engaged in mining, continuing in that line of work until a few years ago, when he retired.

The marriage of Mr. Young occurred August 16, 1873, in Riverton, when he was united with Catherine Prehoder, born in Bohemia, Germany, October 22, 1850. Her family came to America in 1871, direct to Riverton, where the parents spent the remainder of their lives. Mr. and Mrs. Young became the parents of eight children: Joseph, a mine expert of Springfield; Frank and John, of Riverton; Annie, wife of Walter Hankley, of Riverton; William, George and Catherine, who live at home; one died in infancy. There are eleven grandchildren in the family.

During the years he was engaged in active work, Mr. Young saved his earnings, investing them in Riverton property, and now owning some very desirable realty, including his home. He is a member of St. James Roman Catholic Church, of Riverton, giving it his enthusiastic support. In political faith he is a Democrat. He is industrious and has never shirked any duty that was laid upon him, but labored faithfully to perform it as best lay within his power, and success has been his reward, as well as the consciousness of having discharged all obligations he may have incurred.

YOUNG, Nicholas (deceased). - It is generally in his youth that the average European leaves his native country for the United States, but a fair percentage of mature men emigrate, and of these Germany furnishes a full proportion. The late Nicholas Young was a type of the latter class, for he had reached middle age when he located in Springfield, and there became an honored citizen and well-known business man. He was born in Germany, June 2, 1844, the son of Nicholas Young and his wife, farming people of the Fatherland, who never left their native country.

father's farm in Germany, and his education was secured in the Catholic schools. He did not desire to follow the life of an agriculturist, and as a boy chose the blacksmith trade for his life work, subsequently securing a thorough training in this time-honored occupation. After he had finished his apprenticeship he engaged in business and continued to follow it successfully until 1881, when he came to the United States and located in Springfield, Ill., where for fifteen years he was known as one of the foremost men in his line of business. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and a Democrat in politics, but never cared for public honors, although his father had served as Mayor of his village in Germany. He died in the faith of the Catholic Church.

On February 6, 1873, Mr. Young was married in Germany to Miss Annie Schu, a native of the Fatherland, and to them there were born eleyen children, of whom four survive, namely: John J. who was born January 6, 1875; Matt A., born December 8, 1887; Francis S., born August 3, 1883; and Joseph M., born December 13, 1889. Mrs. Young, who survives her husband, resides in her comfortable home at No. 1413 East Jackson Street, Springfield, and is well and favorably known in that vicinity.

YOUNG, Silas J - The pioneers of Illinois belonged to a sturdy class of people, who cared little for hardships or dangers, so long as there was opportunity for them to secure homes for their families. In these days when we are surrounded by all the comforts and many of the luxuries of life, when not only are the water and land conquered, but we are entering into a new era which promises that soon the air itself will be navigated as easily and constantly as the other two elements, it is difficult for us to appreciate what pioneer life meant to those who came to a new locality to wrest a living from raw land, with few appliances, except those of the crudest nature. Silas J. Young, of Section 34, Curran Township, Sangamon County, is now living on thirty acres of the large tract which his father secured as. a pioneer of that part of the county. Mr. Young was born in Montgomery County, Ky., March 10, 1834, a son of James and Lucinda R. (Cuming) Young, natives of North Carolina and Kentucky, respectively.

James Young was a soldier in the War of 1812, under General Harrison, and at the close of the conflict came to Kentucky, where he married. He and his wife became the parents of seven children, and four were born before they migrated to Sangamon County, in 1838, where the father entered 160 acres in Curran Township. This was the home of the father until his death, March 11,1870. His widow survived until May, 1889. Those of the family who survive are: Silas J. William, and Mrs. Martha C. Hollis, of Oklahoma. A brother, Wilburn Young, died in 1898, having married Volka Emman. She was born in Germany, but her parents are both deceased. The widow lives on the home place, Section 34, Curran Township, owning twenty acres of the original land. She and her husband had four children: John E., Albert E., Lucinda R. and Sophronia F., all at home. As Silas J. Young has never married, he loves these nieces and nephews, and takes a deep interest in them and their rearing.

Like his brothers and sisters, Silas. J. Young was educated in Sangamon County, and. during his boyhood, worked on the home farm. He has lived in the county all his life, with the exception of four years spent in Fayette County, Ill. He still owns eighty acres in that county, and enjoys a good rent from it. He makes his home with his brother's family, and, though past "three score years and ten," takes a vital interest in civic life. He is a Democrat, but has never desired office. He is a member of no church but leans towards the Christiane Church and is one of the liberal supporters of the same, believing in its good work. Having lived in this locality practically all his life, Mr. Young is proud of the progress that has been made, and glad that he has been permitted to bear a hand in some of it.

YOUNG, William H., a retired farmer living at Cantrall, Ill., has been a resident of Sangamon County for more than forty years. He was born in Gallia County, Ohio, March 27, 1840, son of Joseph and Rebecca (Underwood) Young, natives of Nicholas County, W. Va. In 1830 the parents removed to Kentucky and the father carried on farming there several years, then moved to Ohio. Some years later he returned to Kentucky, where he was living at the outbreak of the Civil War, and died during the war. 'There were four sons and one daughter in the family, and three children now survive: William H., of this sketch; James U., the oldest, a retired farmer of- Carter County, Ky.; Mary, widow of John Bloomer, of Marion County, Ind.

The boyhood of William H. Young was spent chiefly in Carter County, Ky., where he received his education, and he worked many years on the farm for his father, then took up the same occupation on his own account. He enlisted and served in the Civil War. In 1868 he came to Edgar County, Ill., and for four years carried on farming there. In 1870 he located on a farm two miles northeast of Cantrall and carried it on twenty-two years, after which he retired from active life. He now owns a home in the village, and property in Athens, Ill. He has the confidence and esteem of his friends and, neighbors and for twelve years served as Commissioner of Highways of Fancy Creek Township. He is a member of the Methodist Church and in politics is a Democrat.

Mr. Young was married in Ironton, Ohio, March 16, 1862, to Mary A. Underwood, who was born in Nicholas Caunty, W. Va., April 13, 1844, daughter of James.Underwood and wife, natives of the same county, where they spent their entire lives. There were four sons and five daughters in the Underwood family and four children still survive. Two children were born to Mr, Young and wife, namely: Susan, wife of Thomas Mathers, a farmer of Cantrall, and Jennie, wife of Stewart Smith, a farmer living near Cantrall. There are seven grandchildren in the family. Mrs. Young died July 2, 1897, deeply mourned by her family and friends, and sadly missed in the community.

YOUNGER, John Franklin (deceased), former Manager of the United States Gypsum Company, of Springfield, was born on a farm at Barclay, Sangamon County, October 22, 1879, son of John Quincy and Amanda (Taylor) Younger. John Q. Younger came to Illinois with his parents when a boy, from Crab Orchard, Ky., and his father conducted a blacksmith shop at Dawson, Sangamon County, where he died. John Quincy was among the younger children, the others bezug: Berry who took part in the Civil War; Newton, Thomas; Joseph, killed in battle in the Civil War, by the side of his brother John Q.; (already mentioned) ; Mary, and Margaret.

John Q. Younger received a common school education and worked with his father in the blacksmith shop at Dawson after leaving school. At the age of fifteen he enlisted, at Springfield, serving to the end of the war. He was wounded by a musket ball in the calf of the leg. His wife was a daughter of Jeff Taylor, an early settler of Rochester, Sangamon County, where Mrs. Younger was born and reared. After his marriage Mr. Younger worked for neighboring farmers, then farmed on his own account for a time, returned to working for others by the month, and about 1900 moved to Springfield, where his death occurred June 16, 1907. His widow resides with her daughter, Mrs. Kreider, in the southern part of Springfield. He was a member of the Christian Church and a Republican in politics. Children as follows were born to them: Jennie married H. C. Kreider; Samuel Owen married Carrie Scofield, of Fairfield, Ill. ; Charles J. married Lydia Firey, of Edinburg; John F.

John F. Younger was educated in the public schools of Sangamon and Logan counties, and at the age of fifteen years began running a threshing machine, following this line of work until he came to Springfield to enter the employ of the company with which he was so long connected, beginning as a laborer, and through ability and energy being promoted through various grades to the position of manager, which he assumed July 18, 1908. He conducted the affairs of the company in a manner to insure its prosperity and growth and was a man of business integrity and high principles.

Mr. Younger was married, in Springfield, June 4, 1907, to Miss Myrle Rule, of Mt. Auburn, daughter of Samuel and Hliza Rule. They had no children. Mr. Younger was not a member of any church organization. In politics he was a Republican. He died September 2, 1910, at St. John's Hospital.

ZACHARIAS, Antonio de Frates (deceased). - Although never rising to distinction, either financially or politically, no man stood higher in public esteem because of his sterling honesty and kindness of heart, than Antonio De Frates Zacharias, now deceased, who was born in 1819 on the Island of Madeira, and died in Springfield, September 22, 1893. He was a son of Antonio Zacharias. Growing up in his native land, Antonio De Frates Zacharias tilled a farm which he owned, but religious persecutions divided the family, and his mother and a sister fled to South America, while he and his family came to the United States, landing in New York City in 1860. After two months spent there with friends, he came to Springfield, securing work in the Wabash Railroad machine shop and remaining there for a quarter of a century. For some years prior to his death he lived retired. In politics he was a Republican, but never connected himself with any religious denomination. His death occurred at his residence on the corner of Thirteenth and Jefferson streets, but he is buried in Jacksonville. In addition to his residence, he owned two other residences on Thirteenth Street, now in possession of his widow.

Mr. Zacharias married Mary De Amil, born on the Island of Madeira, a daughter of Francis De Amil. No one who has not passed through the dangers and hardships attendant upon religious troubles can appreciate what a haven the United States is to those oppressed, or how eagerly they flock here, hoping to find the right to live and work as their consciences dictate.

ZANE, Robert H., was born in Cartwright Township, Sangamon County, Ill., March 3, 1855, a son of Jobn and Elizabeth (Smith) Zane, natives of Cape May County, N. J.

The grandfather of Robert H. Zane, John Zane, Sr., came to Sangamon County and made his home with his son John. There were six sons in his family, and of them Wesley came to Sangamon County and farmed for many years, but later returned to New Jersey and there died ; Simon came and worked on the farm of his brother John, and in 1855 went to Colorado, where he became a well-to-do rancher; Charles S. came to Sangamon County and worked for his brother John, also engaged in teaching school, finally saved enough money to put him through McKendree College. He then returned to Springfield, where he studied law with Abraham Lincoln in the office of Lincoln, Herndon & Cullom, which was changed to Cullom, Herndon & Zane, after Mr. Lincoln's election to the presidency, and which was one of the strongest law firms in the State. He was twice elected Circuit Judge, but after his second election resigned to take the office of Chief Justice of Utah, to which he was appointed by President Arthur in 1883. Two years later he was superseded by appointment of a successor by President Cleveland. In 1895 when the Territory became a State he was elected Justice of the Supreme Court by the people. He 1S how engaged in the practice of law in Salt Lake City, and one of his sons is a lawyer of ability in Chicago.

John Zane was one of the early settlers in Sangamon County, settling in Cartwright Township in 1835, and he was engaged in carrying on agricultural affairs until his death in 1880. He was a great friend of Abraham Lincoln and another intimate of his was Peter Cartwright. Always a faithful member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, he was liberal in supporting it and donated the land on which the Bethel M. E. Church stands. There were twelve children in the family of John Zane: Robert H.; Andrew, a prominent citizen and implement dealer of Carthage, Mo.; Hannah M., wife of John B. Jones, a resident of Williamsville, Ill.; one child that died in infancy; James S., deceased, formerly Sheriff of Jasper County, Mo., where he died, leaving a widow, three sons and a daughter; Rhoda, deceased, was the wife of John Epler; Mary F., deceased, was the wife of Dr. Henry VanMeter, who was Regimental Surgeon of the One Hundred and Fourteenth Regiment Illinois Volunteer Imnfantry during the Civil War, but is now deceased; Hlizabeth, deceased, who was the first wife of W. S. Bullard, of Mechanicsburg, I11.; Ellen, deceased, who was the wife of B. F. Jones, deceased, formerly a resident of Williamsville; John W., deceased, formerly a leading merchant of Springfield, Mo., who died in New York; Jeremiah F., a conductor in the Mexican Central Railroad service, died in Chihuahua. Mexico.

Robert H. Zane spent his boyhood on the home place and was educated in the district schools and the law department of the University of Michigan, at Ann Arbor. After teaching school for a period he entered the law office of Palmer, Robinson & Shutt, but in 1883 went to Texas to practice at Midland, and while there was elected to the office of State's Attorney for six years and again appointed to fill out an unexpired term, but finally refused to accept the office further and in 1903 came to Pleasant Plains on account of the ill health of his wife and in order to give his children better educational advantages,

On November 25, 1886, R. H. Zane was married to Elma Atherton, who was born in Pleasant Plains, a daughter of Dr. Albert Atherton, and to this union there have been born two children, Lela, the wife of Charles Boynton, an enterprising young farmer of Cartwright Township, and Lora E., at home. Mr. Zane is a Republican in politics. He has retired from active professional life, and is now Mayor of Pleasant Plains.

ZIMMERMANN, John, a well-known and public-spirited German-American citizen of Springfield, Ill., is retired from active life and is enjoying a well-earned leisure. He owns a beautiful home at 803 Osburn Avenue, which has been his home for many years. Mr. Zimmermann was born in Germany, November 3, 1838, son of Hhardt and Margaret (Schmidt) Zimmermann, who spent their entire lives in that country. The father was a farmer and he and his wife were parents of three sons and one daughter, the only one to come to America being John.

Mr. Zimmerman was educated in his native country and spent his boyhood on a farm. He set sail from Bremen in 18838, landing in New York City, and came direct to Springfield. His first employment was with the Springfield City Street Railway Company, with which he remained several years, then was engaged as gardener for Oak Ridge Cemetery. He was well fitted for the latter position and filled it satisfactorily twenty-six years, after which he worked two years in Washington Park before retiring from active pursuits. He is a member of the German Lutheran Church and in politics is a Democrat. He has many friends in the city and has a good standing in the community where he lives. He has been industrious and ambitious to succeed financially, and has become the owner of several pieces of property in the city, having shown good judgment in the investment of his savings.

Mr. Zimmerman's marriage occurred in Germany in February, 1863, when he was united with Magdaline Schmidt, also a native of that country, whose parents died in Germany, and she and her sister, Mrs. Catherine Schubert, of Springfield, are the only surviving members of her family. To. Mr. Zimmerman and wife were born two sons and two daughters, and three children now survive: John, who lives in Germany ; and Catherine, who married Gustav Dial, a machinist of Omaha, Nebr., has four children. Catherina married Paul Bitschenauer and lives in Springfield, eleven children.

ZIMMERMAN, Joseph. - The younger generation in Springfield are demonstrating that it is not years that count in the successful race, but ability, determination, and integrity of purpose. Some of the representative men of the city have yet to reach their fortieth milestone, yet they have accomplished much. Some there are who have not only attained material prosperity, but have also filled responsible public positions and given to the people the best that is in them. One of the best-known men of Springfield, in both political and business circles is Joseph Zimmerman, former City Comptroller, who is at present connected with several of the leading business concerns of the city.

Mr. Zimmerman was born in Springfield, October 27, 1876, and has lived here all his life. Much of hig success he attributes to the fostering care and devotion of his mother. Mrs. Frances Zimmerman, who has been a resident of the city since 1870, and whose home is now at No. 700 South Fifth Street. . She is a lady whose many charities and gentle, kindly nature make her a beloved addition to any circle. After attending parochial and public school, Mr. Zimmerman gained a commercial training in the

Springfield Business College. He had been ambitious to earn his own living before he left school, and when only a child worked for Alexander Pringle, collecting coal bills on Saturdays and after school. In this capacity he demonstrated his reliability and dependableness to such an extent that at fourteen years he obtained a position with Ridgely's National Bank. He remained there for seventen years, being successively promoted through various positions until he was made paying teller. It was while holding this position that he resigned to take upon himself the duties of the office of City Comptroller, under Mayor Dayid S. Griffiths. This appointment had the endorsement of all the banks in the city and was a very popular one. Upon leaying this office, Mr. Zimmerman purchased the insurance agency of Kessberger & Co., and since then has built up a large and flourishing business along this line, representing all the best regular insurance companies. He is also Secretary and Treasurer of the Hirn Piano Company and Treasurer and Director of the Springfield Record Publishing Company, and has given his time and energy towards the promotion and development of other enterprises of both a public and private character. In politics Mr. Zimmerman is a Republican, casting his first vote for President McKinley, and at present is serving as a member of the Board of Education.

On September 12, 1900, Mr. Zimmerman was married to Mary E. Reisch, daughter of the late Frank Reisch, and Mrs. Anna Reisch, who now resides at No. 819 Rutledge street. Mr. Reisch was the head of the Reisch Brewing Company and President of the Illinois National Bank, of Springfield, and in his death the city lost one of its most valued citizens. Mr. and Mrs. Zimmerman have had four children: Joseph F., born July 11, 1901; Frank Reisch, born September 12, 1904; Ralph Edwin, born January 13, 1907, and George Walter, born February 9, 1910. Mr. Zimmerman belongs to SS. Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Church. He is a member of the Knights of Columbus and the order of Elks. In his life Mr. Zimmerman has demonstrated that success is given not alone to those who begin their career with means. His capital stock consisted of his energy, and willingness to work, and the advice of his mother. Drawing liberally upon these assets, he has become a power among his associates and has every reason to be proud of what he has already accomplished.

ZOMBRO, John Quincy Adams. - It was during the dark days of the Civil War, those four years of awful carnage, the period that "tried men's souls," that men received training (both physieal and mental) which in after life had much to do with assuring them success in whatever they undertook. The sharp discipline of army life helped them immeasurably in the years that came after; the hardships they were compelled to endure gave them training to endure the hardships of later years, and the dangers of the field of battle gave them the courage to invade other fields in after life. So it is not strange that we find the Civil War veteran, as a general rule a man who has succeeded in the battles of peace, and one who is no exception to this rule is John Quincy Adams Zombro, now holding the responsible position of State Ordnance Sergeant of Illinois, who has been successfully engaged in various business enterprises throughout a long and busy career. Mr. Zombro, who is now living at No. 904 West North Grand Avenue, Springfield, Ill., was born August 16, 1842, at Mechanicsburg, Champaign County, Ohio, a son of Isaac and Julia Ann (Kneedler) Zombro.

Isaac Zombro was a son of Abram Zombro, the latter an Indian fighter of some renown.and the son of a Revolutionary soldier. Abram Zombro, who was a native of Pennsylvania, removed to West Virginia, and thrce Isaac Zombro was born in the town of Martinsburg, as was also Julia Kneedler. Isaac Zombro was a miller by trade and carried on this occupation at Mechanicsburg, Ohio, where he had removed, and where he remained until his death. John Quincy Adams Zombro was but two and one-half years old at the time his father died, and as his mother was an invalid he had little or no chance for securing an education. When but eleven years of age he was thrown upon the world on his own resources and went to Urbana, Ohio, where he secured employment in a wuaolesale confectionery store, and remained with that concern one year, at the end of which time his mother and brother brought him to Clinton, 11., moving with two two-horse wagons and a carriage. During the summer months that followed young Zombro went into the country and followed the plow, and during the long winters he worked for his board and schooling, thus securing what educational advantages he could, until August, 1862, when he enlisted at Clinton 'as a private of Company D, One Hundred and Seventh Regiment Illinois Volunteer Infantry, for three years or during the war. His Captain was Samuel McGowan, and his Colonel Tom Snell, and under them he participated in the first battle fought by the Army of the Ohio. He was one of a picked detachment of 100 to accompany the Fifth Indiana State Cavalry in an attack on Confederate stores at Salina, Tenn., which were successfully captured, and his first regular battle was the Siege of Knoxville. Later he served with signal bravery through the battles of Buzzard's Roost, Dallas, New Hope Church, Resaca, Kenesaw Mountain, Atlanta, Jonesboro, Altoona, Franklin (Tenn.), Nashville, Fort Anderson (N. ©.), and all the skirmishes and hard marches that went with these great struggles. After completing a war record of which any soldier might well be proud, he was mustered out of the service at Salisbury, N. C., in June, 1865, and his honorable discharge took place at Camp Butler, Springfield, T11.

engaged in a mercantile, live stock and grain business at Midland City, of which town he was the first Postmaster. In 1879 he began farming in Logan County, but in 1881 started to sell farm machinery for G. A. Van Duyn, of Springfield. His next enterprise was the conducting of a ranch at Fort Worth, Texas, and after one year of this he went to Pottawatomie County, Kan., where he took charge of one of the finest cattle ranches in the State, for Dr. Williams, of Chicago. On his return to Illinois Mr. Zombro located at Lincoln, where he conducted a poultry and produce house for one year, and also carried on a like business at Minier, Ill., for nineteen years, at the end of which time he was appointed to his present office, in which he has served with great credit. In political belief Mr. Zombro is an ardent Republican, and can always be found working for the interests of that party.

Mr. Zombro was married at Lincoln, Ill., October 10, 1881, to Eldora White, a daughter of William White, now deceased, who was born near Lebanon, Ohio, and came with her parents to the vicinity of Atlanta, Ill, when sixteen years of age. Mr. and Mrs. Zombro have had the following children: Edna A., Mrs. George Kirkbride, of Fulton County; William F., a resident of California ; John C., who lives in Peoria; Fay, Mrs. Fred Lower, of Minier, Ill.; Elmer, of Springfield, is a twin of Edgar, who died in infancy; and Grace and Keith, at home,

ZORN, Henry, of Springfield, Ill., is a wellknown citizen and the regard in which he is held by his fellows is shown by the fact that he is now serving as Financial Secretary of Local No. 1632, United Mine Workers Union. He is a native of Baden, Germany, born July 28, 1851, a son of Michael and Mary (Schaffer) Zorn, and their only child. The parents, also natives of Germany, came to America in 1858, spending three months on the water and landing at New Orleans. The father died in that city and the mother brought her son to Springfield in 1855. The father had served nine years in the German Army. The mother purchased some land in Salisbury Township and Henry worked for her and later carried on farming on his own account. He was educated in the country schools of Salisbury Township and in the city schools of Springfield. His mother died in 1862.

Some years after his mother's death Mr. Zorn came to Springfield and entered the employ of Oak Ridge Cemetery Association, later working two years in the rolling mills. He worked fourteen years for the Springfield Elevator Milling Company, then took up topman and stationary engineering and for ten years was employed by the Lincoln Coal Company. He is known as an efficient and skillful worker and stands well with his associates. He is a member of the United Brethren Church and is affiliated with the Yeomen of America. In politics he is a Democrat.

Winskey, born in Germany, September 6, 1857. Her father was an early settler of Salisbury Township and later moved to Gardner Township, where he again engaged in farming, and there both he and his wife died. Nine children were born to Mr. Zorn and wife, of whom some are deceased, the others being: Mrs. Frank Carver, whose husband is a farmer living near Riverton; Mary, wife of Otto Winneborg, of Springfield; Rosie, wife of Elmer Glazebrook, of Peoria; Elma, living at home; Howard, a traveling salesman, living at New Orleans; Leo, at home. 'There are twelve grandchildren in the family. Mr. Zorn owns a comfortable home at 882 Osburn Avenue, where he has lived for some time.

ZUCKSWERTH, Henry, a successful farmer living on Sections 21 and 22, Ball Township, Sangamon County, Ill., is a useful and public-spirited citizen and is much esteemed by all who know him, for his high character and benevolence. Mr. Zuckswerth was born in Brown County, Ind., March 8, 1856, and is a son of Christian G. and Henrietta (Lamberzahl) Zuckswerth, both natives of Germany. The father was a tanner and engaged in this occupation in Germany for some time before coming to America. He located in Ohio, there engaged in tanning, and later came to Brown County, Ind., where he engaged in farming. His death occurred in Wellsboro, Ind., in 1882. Both his parents and those of his wife spent their entire lives in Germany.

The boyhood of Henry Zuckswerth was spent on his father's farm and he attended the country schools of Indiana. He remained with his parents until he was twenty-one years of age, then rented a farm of his father, and after his marriage lived for ten years on the farm where he was born. He then came to Sangamon County and worked on various farms, first one near Mechanicsburg, then for Joseph Gatton (who lived near Mr. Zuckswerth's present home), and for a time for T. A. Shepherd, after which he rented the Gatton farm. He also rented a farm from Charles Shepherd for two years, then purchased sixty acres of his present farm, to which he has been able to add from time to time, as his finances warranted, until he now owns 119 acres of land. He has won a high standing in the community and has become known as a public-spirited, useful citizen, always ready to do his share towards promoting the general welfare. He has always been a Democrat in political views and has for some time served as Road Overseer. l

Mr. Zuckswerth was married in Brown County, Ind., March 22, 1877, to Olive S. King, Rev. William Connor performing the ceremony. Mrs. Zuckswerth was born in Brown County and Mary (Monroe) King,-both natives of Ohio, the former of whom died in Brown County ànd the latter in Bartholomew County, Ind., and he a farmer by occupation. The father of Mrs. King was a native of Ohio and died in Indiana.

Mr. Zuckswerth and his wife have no children of their own, but have shown their Christian character and kindness of heart by adopting two children, namely: Oscar E. Zuckswerth, born August 18, 1875, and a son of Louis Zuckswerth, who died in Indiana, and Arthur R. Clark, born in Springfield, August 26, 1895. The latter was taken by the Zuckswerth family from the Home of the Friendless in Springfield when he was but four years of age, and has been tenderly cared for by his foster-parents. They have reared Oscar from a tender age, and both boys have been given good educational advantages. Mr.

Zuckswerth and his wife are always ready to lend their aid and sympathy to those in trouble or need and take great satisfaction and pleasure in the good deeds they are able to accomplish. Both are members of the Methodist Church and carry their religious thoughts and principles into their every-day lives. Mr. Zuckswerth has won success as the result of persistent efforts and untiring industry. He and his wife are insured in the Franklin Life and Mutual Protective League societies.