Warren County, Illinois - The whole text, 1886 (part 5 of 25)

Co., Kan., and are the parents of nine children. Jacob married Amanda Johnson, and they live upon the home farm, and are the parents of three children. Samuel L married Edwina Bond; he died Nov. i, 1873, and left two children, Nora and Hulda May. His widow married Dr. William Randall. John Hemy married Clara Nier. He died when about 30 years of age, leaving two children, now deceased. His widow married Charles Thomas. Thefatherof Mrs. Karns, Joseph Ellinger, was born Dec. 30, 1785, in Pennsylvania. He married Miss Nancy Bowman, Feb. 14, 1815, who was born Dec. 10. 1787, and died March 30, 1862, her husband having preceded her totheTand of the hereafter Oct. 6, 1853. Their children were seven in number, and named as follows : Catherine, born April 4, 1816; Ann, Nov. 15, 1819: Samuel L., Jan. 17, 1820; Mary, June 20, 1823; Elizabeth, July 30, 1826; John E., twin brother to Elizabeth; and Barbara, Nov. 30, 1828. Catherine and Ann still survive, at the venerable ages of 79 and 76 respectively. Mr. and Mrs. Karns have 22 grandchildren, and are passing the sunset of their lives in peace and quiet on their homestead, enjoying their accumulations of the past. On the cele- . bration of Mr. Karns' 7oth birth-day, his children and grandchildren, friends and relatives to the number of 90 assembled to do honor to the old gentleman.-

Mr. Karns is a member of the Lutheran Church and his wife of the Baptist Church. In 1836 he cast his first vote, which was for Harrison. In 1856, upon the formation of the Republican party, he' joined it, and from that time to the present has remained a firm, staunch and liberal supporter of the principles of that party.

illiam H. Brooks, one of the representative men and respected citizens of Warren County, is engaged in farming and stockraising on sections 9 and 10, Roseville Township, where he has always resided. The date of his birth is Jan. i, 1846, and he is the son of Thompson and Harriet E. (Ray) Brooks, who are natives of Kentucky and who came to Illinois with their parents before their marriage and were among the early settlers of the State. Their mar- riage occurred May 18, 1840. They had three sons, of whom W. H. is the only survivor. After coming to Illinois, they purchased 80 acres of land in Roseville Township, and afterward added to their landed interests 520 acres. Here they lived until their deaths, the father's occurring April 23, 1871, and the mother's March 22, 1878.

William H., whose name heads this biographical notice, remained on the homestead with his parents until their death. Since these sad events he has had possession of the estate, and has added to the original homestead until at present he is the possessor of 700 acres, which is well stocked with cattle, horses and swine. We are pleased to give a fullpage view of his residence and farm buildings, which may be seen on the preceding page.

Mr. Brooks was married to Miss Amanda E. Forl, March 4, 1866. Like her husband, Mrs. Brooks is also a native of Illinois. She is a daughter of Washington Fort, of Henderson Co., 111. Her parents were natives of Kentucky and prominent settlers of Henderson County. Mrs. Brooks has borne to her husband five children, namely : Efifa, George T., John F., Jessie and Harriet.

Mr. Brooks has held the office of Road Commissioner of his township, and both he and his wife are members of the Baptist Church. Mr. Brooks is one of the solid and substantial men of Warren County. Politically, he is identified with the Democratic party.

arren B. Jenks, the owner and manager of 100 acres of excellent improved land and 1 6 acres of timber, residing on section 26 of Lenox Township, is the son of Erastus and Polly F. (Wilber) Jenks, natives of the Empire State. They were married and settled in Warren County, where, in Lenox Township, they have since made their home. Their famly consists of five children, - Alice P., Warren B., Ann H., Genie and Flora G. Gertie is deceased.

Warren B. Jenks, (if whom we write, was born in Lenox Township on the igth day of September, 1846, and received a fair English education and has always made this his place of residence, When a young man he had accumulated sufficient of his earnings to procure a good farm of 100 acres, which opportunity he took advantage of, and now is the proprietor of as nice a farm as there is in his township. The appearance of the same presents that thrift and hard labor characteristic of our subject, and his farm is now cultivated to a high degree, with a fine residence and all the necessary and suitable farm buildings erected thereon.

Mr. Jenks. was married on the 7th of February, 1875, to Miss Lucy, daughter of Asa Capps (see sketch of F. L Capps). The ceremony was performed in Lenox Township. Mrs. Jenks was born there, Oct. 15, 1855. Of this union were born four children, - Mabel L., Wilber B., Edna F. and Chester G. Mr. Jenks lias served his township as School Director, besides having held other minor offices, and with his wife is a member of the Baptist Church. In political opinion he is identified with the Republican party.

lorance K. Morris, M. D., practicing physician residing at Berwick, was born in Greene Co., Pa., April 18, 1849, and is the son of James B. Morris, a native of Mt. Morris, Pa., where he was born in 1827. The father was a miller by trade, and soon after the breaking out of the late Civil War, enlisted in the cause for the Union, joining a regiment of infantry, and was selected as Captain of Co. F, and served in that position for two years. At the expiration of that time, he was commissioned Major in the 7th W. Va. Inf. and served until his discharge in 1864. He participated in several hotly contested engagements while in the service. The father was married in 1848 to Miss Kezia Way, a native of West Virginia, where she was born in 1825. They are both living, and have been blessed by the birth of seven children : Florance, the subject of this notice ; Sturgis W. was born Aug. 8, 1850; Josephine S., April 8, 1852; Mary J., September, 1854; Arabella, April 28, 1856; Emma L., Dec. 15, 1858; George T., October, 1860. Dr. Florance K. Morris was united in marriage to Miss Emma L. Kelley, June 22, 1876, in West Virginia. She was born in that State in 1851, and has borne her husband three children, namely: Lena

May, born April 9, 1877 ; Mary M., March 28, 1879; and Emma B., Oct. n, 1882. Dr. Morris commenced the study of medicine at Mt. Morris, his native State; there he read one year under the instruction of Dr. Spencer Morris and two years under Dr. Leander McMillan. He then attended Jefferson Medical College, at Philadelphia, followed the curriculum of that institution two years and graduated thereat with honors March 1 1, 1876, receiving his diploma. In April of the same year, he engaged in the practice of his profession in his native State, and then, in April, 1884, came to Berwick village, and has since followed his practice at that place. By carefully diagnosing his cases and bringing his experience and study directly to bear upon them, together with his close application to eacli and every case he has in hand, the doctor has built up a fine practice, both in medicine and surgery. That he might be sure of pure drugs, which to use with his practice and which are so essential in the treatn ent of cases, he engaged in the drug business at Berwick, which he is at present conducting in connection with his practice. In politics he is a Republican.

loseph M. White, a well-to-do and suc- \ji cessful farmer and stock-raiser, residing on section 27, Monmouth Township, is a native of Pennsylvania, having been born in Honey Brook, Chester County, that Mate, April 12, 1833. The father of Mr. White, of this notice, Thomas White, was a native of the same State as his son, his father also having been born in that State. Thomas was of Irish descent and in early life learned the trade of blacksmith, which, in the sunset of his years, lie abandoned to follow the vocation of a farmer. The parents of Thomas White always resided in their native State until their death. Thomas was the third child in order of birth of a family of five sons and one daughter. He was married in Chester Co., Pa., to Catherine Marpie, who was a native of the same county and State in which she was married, and was the only daughter in a family of four children by her father's first marriage, the issue of his second marriage being two children.

cal notice was the oldest and only son of his father's family, the remaining child being a daughter, Mary J., who attained the age of majority and became the wife of George Brown, a merchant in Fayette Co., Pa. The early education of Mr. White was acquired in the common schools, after which he attended college at Meadville, Crawford County, his native State. He continued to reside on the old family homestead until he attained the age of manhood, in the meantime engaged in teaching. On attaining his majority he set forth upon the road of adversity to fight the battles of life single-handed and alone, and engaged in farming. His marriage occurred in Fayette Co., Pa., where his parents had removed when he was two years old, March 18, 1858, when Miss Sarah J. Rankin, the daughter of James and Rachel (Hill) Rankin, natives of Pennsylvania, became his wife. Her father and mother were both children of Pennsylvania farmers and were of Irish extraction and American parentage. Her father's family consisted of seven children, of whom Mrs. White was next to the oldest. She was born in Fayette County, Nov. 20, 1834. Her father died in Pennsylvania about 1875, aged 67 years, and her mother is yet living and resides on the old homestead in that State. Mrs. White was educated in the common schools at the college at Waynesburg. Greene County, her native State. She lives at home, and for a portion of her time prior to her marriage was engaged in the occupation of a teacher. Mr. and Mrs. White have become the parents of three children, one of whom is deceased. Thomas is a resident of Lenox Township; Lucian resides at home, and Roclanea is deceased.

After Mr. and Mrs;. White were united in marriage they continued to reside in Pennsylvania for a short time, when in the fall of 1858 they came West and located on a farm of tot acres, which was partly improved. Mr. White has since devoted his time to that pursuit in life. In 1869, in company with A. M. Black, Mr. White leased 1,400 acres of land in Monmouth Township, which embraced the present site of the Monmouth Mining Manufacturing Company. This company was first organized by Joseph M. White and A. M. Black. They bored for coal at an expense of about $1,000, and found a coal vein of two feet; but the most important discovery was fire-clay. The first vein of fire-clay is about three feet thick. Going still farther down, they found superior quality, a vein of fire-clay, eight to ten feet thick. As the coal could not be economically worked, and the fire-clay being found of great value, they turned their attention to the full development of that discovery. In order to do that successfully, a stock company was organized by Messrs. White & Black for the purpose of manufacturing sewer-pipe, firebrick, etc. The stock was $50,000. The capital stock was subsequently raised to $100,000. Mr. White was a director in the first board, and a stockholder until the fall of 1884. The establishment now is among the largest of its kind in the State; and much credit is due to Mr. White for his energy in aiding to establish this great enterprise. He has done his full share in building up the city of Monmouth. Mr. White continued his connection with it until recently. At present he is the owner, in Monmouth Township, of 182^ acres, and 40 acres in Lenox Township. He has a fine, we might say magnificent, residence on his place, and is meeting with that success in. life which his energy, perseverance and good judgment have brought him. He and his wife are active members of the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which denomination Mr. W. is at present Trustee. In politics Mr. White is classified as a " true blue " Republican.

}rs. Mary C. Klingingsmith is the widow of Philip Klingingsmith, one of the pioneers of Roseville Township, and for ft \ many years a prominent and influential business man of the village. He was born in 1820, in Pennsylvania, and came to Illinois in 1855, selecting a quarter of a section of land in Roseville Township. Here for over 20 years, until 1877, he was engaged in agricultural pursuits. During that year he moved into the village of Roseville and purchased the Roseville Flouring-Mill. This he continued to run until his death, which occurred Nov. 27, 1884. Besides his mill he owned six dwelling-houses, and 160 acres of land lying three miles northeast of Roseville, all of which he managed himself. He was an enterprising man and a valuable

Mr. Klingingsmith was married to Mrs. Mary C. Rogers, widow of John Rogers, Sept. 25, 1875. She was a native of Virginia and the daughter of James and Elizabeth Jane (Robinson) Clemmer. Her parents were natives of Fayette Co., Pa., came to Illinois in 1862 and settled upon a farm in Berwick Township, this county, where they lived until 1879, when they removed to Iowa, and in 1884 removed to Nebraska. Mrs. Klingingsmith, who was born in 1847, resides in Roseville and has one daughter living with her, Emily U. Rogers, who was a child by her former husband.

Mr. Rogers was a native of Missouri and a resident of Berwick Township at the time of his marriage to Miss Mary C. Clemmer. He died in 1868, in Quincy. Mrs. Klingingsmith was raised in Doddridge Co., Va., and remained there until she was 14 years of age, when her parents came to Illinois and to Berwick Township. He also owns the flouring-mill.

osephus Kirby, a successful farmer and respected citizen of Warren County, residing on section 7, Berwick Township, was born in Greene Co., Pa., Dec. 26, 1834, and is a son of Joseph H. Kirby, who was born in the same county and State, Feb. 21, 1802. Joseph H. Kirby was married Oct. 26, r824.

Mr. Kirby of this sketch traces his ancestry in this country back to Richard and Anna Kirby, who had a son, Joseph, who was born Oct. 18, 1731. Joseph Kirby was married and had a son, Isaac, who was born Sept. 23, 1756 Isaac was married and had a son, Joseph H. Kirby, the father of the subject of this notice. Joseph H. Kirby came to this State in 1853, and located in Berwick Township, this county, where he purchased 270 acres of land, on which he located with his family and engaged vigorously upon the task of its improvement. Of their union nine children were born, whose names are Isaac B., born June 25, 1825; Emily, Jan. 23, 1827; John M., Dec. 24, 1830; Margaret, Feb. 5, 1833; Josephus, subject of this sketch, Dec. 26

1834; Phebe A., July 22, 1837; Sarah J., Sept. n, 1839; Mary E., Oct. 26. 1842; and George W., April 24, 1847. Of the nine children, three only are now living, - John M., Isaac B. and Joseplms. Joseph H. made his trip to this county overland with wagons and teams, and was occupied 27 days in the journey. Since coming here he has devoted his time exclusively to agricultural pursuits, and yet survives, at the venerable age of 84 years. In politics, he is an adherent of the Democratic party, and he and his wife are members of the Methodist Protestant Church.

Josephus Kirby, subject of this biographical notice, has followed agricultural pursuits all his life. He received such edacation as was to be acquired in the common schools and worked on his father's farm in Pennsylvania until his parents emigrated to this county, when he emigrated with them, and has here continued to follow the vocation which he had learned in early life. He was united in marriage to Fannie E. Townsend in 1862, Rev. P. P. Sirley officiating. Miss Townsend was born April 19, 1843, in New Yoik and has borne her husband six children, - Jennie S., born June 29, 1863; Nellie A., Jan. 24, 1865 ; Leeny F., Aug. 26, 1869; Harry T., Aug. 29, 1871; Ross J., Aug. 13, 1874; and Ralph, June 13, 1880.

Mr. Kirby, in addition to the cultivation of his land, is devoting considerable attention to the raising of fine stock, in which he is meeting with success. He belongs to the Order of Good Templars, and religiously, he and his wife are members of the Baptist Church.

jilliam P. Speakman, raiser of sugar cane and manufacturer of sorghum, and also a general farmer, residing on section 31, Monmouth Township, was born in New Lin, Chester Co., Pa., June 29, 1836. Jacob Speakman, father of the gentleman whose name heads this notice, was a native of the same county and State as his son, and was of English descent and American parentage. He was married in Chester Co., Pa., to Miss Hannah Mitchner, a native of the county and State where she was married. After their marriage they continued to reside in Pennsylvania, where Jacob Speakman was engaged in farming and operating a grist-rnill until 1854. During that year they came West and settled in Tompkins Township, this county, where they purchased and improved a tract of uncultivated land, on which they resided until 1864. Jacob then moved to Monmouth Township, where, near the city limits of Monmouth, he purchased 36 acres of improved land. On this land he and his family moved and there resided until the death of the mother, which occurred in 1879, in her dgthyear. Jacob is now in his 8ist year. In his politics he is a strong adherent to the principles of the Republican party, and has always taken an active part in local politics.

After the parents of William P. had moved to this county, the subject of this notice continued to reside with them until the breaking out of the Civil War, when he and his brother, Henry C., enlisted in the 83d 111. Vol Inf., Co. A, the date of their enlistment being Aug. 2, 1862. His regiment was assigned to ' the Army of the Cumberland and was under command of Gen. Thomas. It participated in the battle of Fort Donelson in February, 1863, in that of Pulaski in 1864; also the battle of Athens, Tenn., and many skirmishes. The two brothers were in all the engagements in which the regiment participated, J and both received an honorable discharge in Chicago, in 1865. After his discharge Mr. Speakman returned to his home, and two weeks later was married, on the zist of July, 1865, to Miss Parnee L. Harroun. She was born near Meadville, Crawford Co., Pa., June n, 1839. Her father, J. E. Harroun, was Captain of a militia company and engaged in the various Indian troubles on the Pennsylvania frontier, near Erie. His life occupation was varied, and he died when Mrs. Speakman was but seven years old. She then went to Wisconsin with her mother, Lucinda (Hastings) Harroun, and there resided for seven years, when her mother died After ihe death of her mother, Mrs. Speakman resided with relatives until her marriage. Of her union with Mr. S. six children have been born, three of whom are deceased. Hurbert G., Rutherna and Fannie are living, and Elwood, Mary and Ruth are deceased. After their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. S. located on the farm and followed that vocation in life for a while, when Mr. Speakman purchased eight acres, on which he is at present residing and engaged in his present occupa- tion of manufacturing sorghum. He has a mill on his place with a capacity of 25,000 gallons for the season, and he is at present making about 20,000 gallons annually. The mill is owned by himself and brothers, who raise sugar cane for their own manufacture and also manufacture sorghum for the neighborhood. In politics Mr. Speakman is a believer in and a supporter of the principles of the Republican party.

mdolph A. Beck, a member of the mercan- : tile firm of Beck & Lewis, at Berwick, was born in Ehingen, Wurtemburg, Germany, Aug. 18, 1834, his parents being Henry and Anna Beck. He received his education in the public schools of his native country, attending them until he was nine years of age, when he entered college and there remained until he was 14. The father of our subject, Henry Beck, died Dec. 21, 1848, aged 42 years. Rudolph, after this sad event, was sent by his mother to a friend of his father's, at Merger, to learn the confectioner's trade. He lived in that beautiful country for some six months, and on returning home he stopped at Berne and fell in with Sigel's German insurgents, with whom he remained for awhile and then returned to Germany. After his return he was sent to Hochingen to finish his apprenticeship, and there remained for two and a half years. He then again went to France, from there to Switzerland and then back to his native land, Germany. After staying at home six weeks, in 1853, he emigrated to the United States via Liverpool, Eng. After a voyage of 30 days, he landed in New York, where he remained for about one and a half years, and then went to Lancaster, Pa., on foot, and from there to Wheeling, W. Va., and then to Sabina, Ohio. In the latter place he worked some six months, at the enormous salary of $5 per month !

Leaving Ohio, 1855, Mr. Beck came to Illinois, where he found work on a farm near Berwick village. During the spring of 1861 the war for the Union began, and Mr. Beck enlisted in October following in Co. E, 1 3th 111. Cav., under Capt. Rolland. After participating in several skirmishes in Arkansas and Missouri, he was sent to Jefferson Barracks Hospital, Missouri, where he was discharged. He was mustered into the service at Chicago, and from there his company went to Pilot Knob, Mo., and from there to Arkansas, on the White River, where they were engaged in the battle of Cotton Plant, after which they went to Helena, Ark., where Mr. Beck remained for some three days, and from which place, as stated, he was sent to the hospital, the occasion of which being the falling of his horse upon him in the last battle in which he participated, and from which he has never fully recovered. He received his discharge at Jefferson Barracks, Oct. 9, 1862. Returning home, Mr. Beck remained in the vicinity of Berwick, endeavoring to regain his health, until the 22d day of May, 1863, when he started for his native home. On arriving in that country and after remaining there some three or four months, he was united in marriage with Miss Anna Mederle, Sept. 2t, 1863, the ceremony being performed by the Rev. Fulgey. She was born July 24, 1846. He started back to the United States with his bride in October of the same year of their marriage, and arrived here in No-1 vember following.

Mr. and Mrs. Beck are the parents of four children, - Ida T., born July 8, 1866; Cora A., Oct. 17, 1868; Grace A., Jan. it, 1873; Irma A., July 30, 1875. Mr. Beck has a fine residence in the village of Berwick, 36 x 36 feet in dimensions, and two stories in height. In politics, he is a Republican. Socially, he is a member of the A. F. & A. M., Lodge No. 619, at Cameron, and, religiously, he and his wife are members of the Baptist Church.

The present firm of Beck & Lewis, at Berwick village, carry an average stock of $3,000. They handle a general stock of dry goods, hardware, groceries, and in fact everything that periains to their business, and by fair and honest dealings with their patrons have built up a good and constantly increasing trade.

Henderson. One of the progressive and energetic farmers of Warren County 1 is Mr. S. S. Henderson. He was born in *^ Fayette Co., Pa., on the 271)1 of May, 1848, and is a son of Harvey and Eliza (Harris) Henderson, who were natives of Pennsylvania and had a family consisting of 13 children, five of

The subject of this notice remained at home until he attained his majority, and while there assisted in the farm duties and also attended the district schools. He afterwards took charge of his father's farm, on shares, for six years, which proved very successful, and our subject managed to accumulate sufficient to enable him to emigrate West, arriving in Larchland, this county, in the spring of 1875, and in the fall made a purchase of 160 acres, where he now resides, and owns 240 acres all together. On this land he is engaged extensively in general farming. About the year 1881 he was very unfortunate, having his house and other buildings burnt, but since has replaced them by an elegant residence costing $2,000, and good, substantial outbuildings.

The most important event in the life of Mr. Henderson occurred on the 5th of November, 1868, when he was married to Miss E. J. Woodward, a native of Pennsylvania and a daughter of Davis and Mary (Boyd) Woodward. They were farmers and the "- parents of ^children, all of whom are living (except ' one who died in infancy) and had married and raised families of children before the father's death, which occurred in 1882. Mr. and Mrs. Henderson are the parents of seven children. - Mary, Harvey, Davis, Amanda, Joseph O., Iran I. and Elizabeth.

Mr. Henderson belongs to the Order of Masons, Monmouth Lodge, No. 37, and Odd Fellows, Warren Lodge, No. 1 60, at Monmouih. He has held the offices of School Director and Constable of his township, and is considered one of the substantial men of Warren County. Politically, Mr. H. is identified with the Republican party.

-Imiron G. Parker, the junior member of the mercantile firm of Foster & Parker, ;it Gerlaw, is a native of the county in which he is a business man, having been born in the township of Cold Brook, March 28, 1849. He is the oldest son of Barton S. and Margaret (Rowe) Parker, who were pioneers of that part of Warren County. The father was a farmer and the spn was brought up on the family homestead.. He obtained only education in the common schools, and all he needed, as he possesses the intelligence necessary to the management of such business projects as he sees fit to engage in ; and contact with the world at large is, to a man of his proclivities, equivalent to the advantages afforded by extended intimacy with the schools ; and it is an open question if the more practical course does not the better subserve the idea of education. In the spring of 1875 he made his first acquaintance with the commercial world, and engaged in the capacity of merchant at Cameron, where he operated as such until 1881. In that year he formed his present business relation at th-; point where he is at present located. He has pursued the varied avenues of its connection without intermission ever since.

His union in marriage to Hulda Jewel took place in February, 1870. Mrs. Parker was born in Logan Co., Ohio, and in their family five children have been born, and Harry, Bertha, Arnold, Alva and Charles are their names. The father and mother are members of the Christian Church. Mr. Parker is a Democrat in political persuasion.

W. Rhinehart, proprietor of a quarter-section of land located on section 34, Hale Township, where he resides and where he is engaged in the active labors of an agriculturist, is a nat:ve of New York State, having been born in Ulster County, Oct. 14, 1824. The parents of Mr. Rhinehart were William and Maria (Jansen) Rhinehart, they both being natives of Ulster Co., N. Y. The father died in October, 1883. The mother still survives and lives in New York. They were of the old Huguenot stock, coming to this country at an early day. Mr. Rhinehart continued to reside in his native county until he attained the age of 29 years, receiving the education afforded by the common schools and passing the major portion of his time until that age on the farm.

In 1853, David W. Rhinehart emigrated from New York to this county, and for two years was engaged in farming on rented land. He then purchased a quarter-section of land on section 34, Hale Township, and at once entered actively and vigorously upon its improvement and cultivation. He erected a good residence, barn and outbuildings and to-day has the entire quarter-section in an advanced state of cultivation, and the place is indicative of that sbility which he possesses in the vocation which he has chosen for a life-time pursuit.

Miss Maria Bruyn, sister of Mrs. Jeremiah Hoornbeck, whose sketch is given elsewhere in this volume, on the i7th of November, 1853, in the busy and enterprising little city of Monmouth, became the wife of the subject of this notice. She was born in Ulster Co., N. Y., March 18, 1832, and during their 32 years of married life eight children have been born to them, whose names are: William, Nathaniel B., Lefever, Headley, John, Cornelia, Laura E. and Charles J. William resides in Missouri; Nathaniel lives in Iowa, and the remaining children live at home.

Mr. Rhineliart, although a gentleman who has no craving for public office, preferring to attend strictly to the business of his farm life, has held the office of Overseer of Highways. He and his wife are strict Presbyterians, and in politics Mr. R. vojes with and indorses the platform of the Democratic parly.

|[rthur G. Seymour, owning 160 acres of good farm land, under an advanced system of cultivation, on section 2, Ellison Township, was born in Fulton, Oswego Co., N. Y. , Nov. 23, 1833. Rodney Seymour, father of the gentleman whose name heads this sketch, also born in Oswego Co., N. Y., and was the white male born in that county. His father and two other families moved to that county before the hand of civilization had improved an acre of ground, and when the same was one dense wilderness. Rodney was reared at home in Oswego County, and the necessity which compelled him to assist in the maintenance of the family, and the absence of common schools in the community in which he resided, deterred him from receiving an education other than that given by parental instruction. He assisted his father in " tree-cutting " and clearing his land, and experienced all the trials and privations incident to the settlement of a new cpuntry. He was married to Amy K. Peabody, a native of Oswego County, where she had resided with her parents until her marriage. They were also early settlers of that county, and continued to reside there until her death, which occurred some years ago.

The parents pf Arthur G. had three children, of whom the subject of this notice was the eldest. He continued to reside on the parental homestead until he was 20 years of age, when, in March, 1860, in company with his two sisters, Celesta and Emetine, he came to this State, and located in the southeast corner of Berwick Township, this county. He rented land there and for two years was occupied in its cultivation, when he removed to Tompkins Township, and was there similarly engaged in the cultivation of rented land for another two years. He afterward rented land in Ellison Township and occupied his time one year in raising a crop thereon. During his residence in that township, Mr. Seymour was united in marriage with Mary M. Abdill, daughter of Isaac and Mary M. (Bissett) Abdill, natives of Delaware and New Jersey respectively, the date of their union being Dec. 30, 1864. Her parents were married in New Jersey and came West in 1858, and located at Keithsburg, 111., having lived in Kentucky : for some years after their marriage, from which Stale they came here. Her f.ither was a molder and j millwright, and died at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Seymour, in Ellison Township, March 6, 1875, and his wife, mother of Mrs. Seymour, died at Monmouth, Jan. 20, 1875. Mrs. Seymour was born in Cadiz, Ohio, in 1836. She acquired her education in the district schools and resided with her parents until her marriage.

In 1865, Mr. Seymour purchased 160 acres of land in this county, the same being his farm upon which he at present resides. At the time at which he purchased it, it was an unbroken tract of prairie land. He located upon it, and by laborious toil has succeeded in placing it under the advanced state of cultivation in which it is at present. He has a good residence on his farm, built some years ago, and the place is well supplied with a good barn and necessary outbuildings. Ten children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Seymour, one of whom is deceased, - Florence, who became the wife of William Galbrith, who is a farmer residing in Ellison Township ; Jessie M., Willard L., Nellie M., Arlena A., Mamie G.,

When Mr. Seymour first came to this State, he had the enormous capital of 45 cents in his pocket, and, in addition to his own support, had the care of two sisters. Still, having faith in the future development of the country and a firm determination to succeed, backed up by energy, perseverance and industry, he " stuck to it," endured the privations which a settler in a new country necessarily encounters, and was successful. In addition to his homestead in this county, he is the owner of 400 acres of good farm land, all fenced and partly improved, in Taylor Co., Iowa.

["osh.ua W." Barber, a resident on section 30, Lenox Township, engaged in agricultural pursuits, is a son of Aaron W. and Ann C. (Hill) Barber, natives of New Jersey and Ohio respectively. They had a family consisting of six children, of whom J. W. Barber was the second in order of birth. He was born in Clermont Co., Ohio, Aug. 13, 1831, and lived at home with his parents until 1846, when he came to Knox County, this State, and there resided until 1857. We next find him in Warren County, where he located in Lenox Township, and has been a resident of this place ever since.

In October, 1864, lie enlisted in the 3oth 111. Vol. Inf., and served for about nine months, and, on receiving an honorable discharge, he returned to his home in this county and again engaged in the peaceful pursuits of life. His farm comprises 85 acres of giod tillable land, which, by his industry and economy has been all improved.

Joshua W. was married in Knox County, this State, on the 151)1 of November, 1855, the lady chosen to be h's companion in life being Mary A. Woodmansee, who was a native of Ohio. Albert F., who is a conductor on the Rock Island & St. Louis

Division of the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad; and Edith V., the wife of Wm. K. Kittering, a resident of Monmouth Township, are the two children of Mr. and Mrs. Joshua W. Barber.

Mr. B. has served his township as Clerk and School Director, and politically he is a Republican, and a St. John man in temperance. Mr. and Mrs. B. are members of the Methodist Protestant Church.

athaniel A. Rankin, general farmer and fruit-grower, on section 31, Monmouth Township, was born in Henderson Co., Ky., Feb. r, 1809. His father, Adam, was a doctor by profession and a native of Pennsylvania, and of Scotch descent. He was married in Kentucky, near Danville, to a Miss Speed, who afterward died, leaving five children. Before the death of his wife he had moved to Henderson County, in another part of the State, and there formed his second matrimonial alliance, the lady being Miss Susan Roan Anderson, who was born in Virginia, and was a daughter of a farmer and came to Kentucky when quite young. Of the latter union five children were born, of whom our subject, Nathaniel A., is the eldest and the only survivor. His brother, James E., was shot by a band of marauders while in his store in Henderson County, because he was a Union sympathizer. He was a prominent merchant and member of the Presbyterian Church.

Nathaniel A. Rankin, of whom we write, resided with his parents until the death of his father, living with his mother afterward until his marriage. He has been twice married, - the first time to Miss Ann Louisa Holloway, third child of George Holloway, of Bourbon Co., Ky. The acquaintance which led to this union was formed while she was on a visit to her relatives in Henderson Co., Ky., and was celebrated at that place March 29, 1831. She lived only a little over two years after her marriage, her demise occurring Dec. 18, 1833. His second marriage was celebrated near Paris, Bourbon County, Ky., on Christmas day, in the year 1834, the lady chosen to share his joys and sorrows, successes and reverses, being Miss Martha Holloway, a daughter of George Holloway and sister of Hon. Robert Holloway (see sketch). She was born in Bourbon County, Dec. 7, 1816, and was reared in her native county, remaining at home with her parents until her marriage. They were farmers, and father died in Bourbon County. The mother's demise occurred at the home of one of her sisters, the wife of Gen. W. F. Thornton, of Shelbyville, 111. Mrs. Rankin was the fourth child of her father's family of seven children, and she has become the "mother of ten children, seven of whom are living : William H. is married and engaged as a furniture dealer in Monmouth, where he resides; Adam is also married and engaged in agricultural pursuits in Johnson Co., Kan.; Anna is the wife of D. E. Thompson, a stock speculator, and resides in Los Angeles, Cal. ; Mary married William H. Irwin, who is engaged in the realestate business in Dawson Co., Neb. ; George C. is Clerk of the Circuit Court of Warren County ; Belle

I R. had established himself about 12 months prior to his marriage in the mercantile business. After marriage he lived there for about nine years, doing a successful business in his line. He went thence to Shelbyville, 111., and embarked in the same business and remained for about three years. In 1845, he came to Warren County, and settled in Monmouth, where he carried on an extensive business in produce and general merchandise. He was thus occupied until 1861, when he came to his present farm, which consists of 80 acres of land, and which is under an excellent state of cultivation. As a fruitgrower he has done exceedingly well, and at the annual fairs he represents his products, which always take away a share of the laurels. Grapes and strawberries are his specialty.

Mr. Rankin has overtaken an active and prominent part in every enterprise having for its object the advancement of the public interest. He has always been found associated with the best and most prominent people in the county in laboring for the public good. He has been called upon to fill many public positions, which he always did with a high degree of satisfaction to all concerned. He was one of the first Aldermen of Monmouth, and during the years 1859-60 was Mayor of the city. He was United States Internal Revenue Assessor of his district for six years - from 1862 to 1868. He served as Supervisor for two years and Justice of the Peace for eight years. In 1864 the Warren County Agricultural Society elected him President, and re-elected him the following year. In 1868, when the Warren County Reading Room was first organized, he was chosen President of the Board of Directors, and was a member of the Board of Directors of the Warren County Library from 1870 to 1879, the latter institution growing out of the Reading Room. Thus it will be seen, as above stated, that he has been both an active and a leading spirit in the affairs of Monmouth and Warren County for years. He never has pushed himself into position, but being recognized as the man best fitted for the work in hand was selected without opposition.

Politically, Mr. R. is a Republican, and takes a prominent part in politics. Mr. Rankin, wife and daughter Belle are active members of the Christian Church, and he has been Elder of his congregation for nearly 40 years, which position he is filling at the present time.

We are pleased to present to our patrons the por- . trait of Mr. Rankin, which we do in connection with this sketch. It will be gladly received by his many friends all over the county who have so long and favorably known him.

W. Meacham, spending the sunset of his life in ease and comfort at Roseville, was born in Kentucky, July 26, 1830, and is a son of Andrew and Elizabeth (Jones) Meacham natives respectively of North Carolina and Kentucky. They came to Illinois in 1838 and located in Sangamon County, where they purchased 120 acres of land and remained for two years ; the elder Meacham then sold out there and came to Warren County and made a purchase of a farm where the village of Ellison now stands. Here he remained for four years. He next located three miles west of Roseville, on a tract of 80 acres of land. He subsequently went to New Lancaster, where he was engaged in the dry-goods and grocery business for a number of years. After selling his interest in the latter enterprise he purchased 80 acres in the southeast part of Ellison Township, upon which he resided until his death, in 1878, the death of his wife occurring a year later. Their family consisted of nine children, five of whom are living, - Miles G., Lavina, Frances VV., Etna and Achilles.

F. W. Meacham, the gentleman whose name heads this personal narrative, remained the companion of his parents until he reached the age of 20 years, in the meantime receiving a good commonschool education. After leaving home, he rented a farm for the first year, and in '1851 made a purchase of 80 acres, located on section 34, Ellison Township, and upon this he resided for 20 years, entering actively and energetically upon the task of its improvement and cultivation, adding by subsequent purchases 269 acres. He, in the year 1870, purchased a house and five acres of land at Roseville, where he resides. This he has since increased by a ten-acre tract.

Mr. F. W. Meacham was married in 1851 to Miss Harriet Herring, a native of Pennsylvania. She has borne him seven children, as follows : Edward, Nora, George, Casa, Luther, Oscar (deceased) and Flora, who died when 1 2 years old. Edward married Miss Mary Bragg, and they have a family consisting of four children, - Frederick, William, Clara and Angie. Nora married William Buckley, and George is in partnership with the last named gentleman in the hardware business at Roseville.

-"osiah C. Lucas, one of the largest landyjr owners in Warren County and also one of her most successful farmers and respected citizens, resides on section 18, Cold Brook Township. He has been a resident of this county during his entire life, having been born in Monmouth Township, July 30, 1832, and has consequently witnessed the development of the county to the present magnificent agricultural con. dition which it presents to-day.

The father of Mr. Lucas of this sketch, Marsham Lucas, was a native of Hart Co., Ky., and a farmer by occupation. He was married in his native county to Miss Cynthia Ann Whitman, likewise a native of that county and State. They emigrated to this State in 1829, locating in Morgan County, and after a residence there of some time, came to this county, in 1831, where Marsham Lucas purchased land from the Government, located on section 31, Monmouth Township, and where the parents continued to reside until the death of the mother, which occurred in October, 1837. Marsham Lucas, by his first marriage, had five sons and two daughters. In order of birth they were, Thomas H.,'now a resident of Oregon ; Christopher W., who died in 1880 ; Albert W., also a resident of Oregon ; Sarah E. became the wife of Elijah I). Butler : they moved to Oregon, where they both died ; Josiah C. was next in order of birth ; Emily J. became the wife of James M. Ellis, and they live in Palmyra, Mo. ; and Samuel C., a resident of Indiana.

The gentleman whose name heads this article was a child of five years at the date of his mother's death. ' He was the youngest but two of his parents' children, ' and after the death of his mother, his father was a J second time married, when Mrs. Elizabeth Davidson, nee Deweese, became his wife, with whom Mr. - Lucas of this sketch continued to reside until four years after attaining his majority. In 1865 his father and step-mother moved to Abingdon, where they are at present living, retired from the active labors of life and enjoying their accumulations of the past.

Josiah C. Lucas resided with his parents until he was 24 years old, at which time he was married in the township of his nativity fo Hannah J. Townsend. She was a native of Putnam Co., N. Y., born March 22, 1833, and came to Illinois with her parents when a young lady. She resided at home, acquiring an education in the common schools and assisting her mother in the household labors, until her marriage to Mr. Lucas. Her parents are both deceased. They were James and Polly (Baldwin) Townsend. They became residents of this county in 1855 and were farmers and members of the Baptist Church, and Mr. Townsend, in politics, was a Democrat.

ison: they live near Abingdon, Knox Co., 111., where he is engaged in farming and the breeding of Polled Angus cattle ; Guy is deceased ; Ola A. is now a student of law at the Chicago Union College of Law : he is a graduate of Knox College ; James L., Jessie E., Rosa J., Harry C., and a daughter who died in infancy, are the names of the other members of the family.

After Mr. and Mrs. Lucas were united in marriage, Mr. Lucas made his first purchase of land in Cold Brook Township, consisting of 80 acres, on which he located and engaged actively and energetically in its improvement. He has subsequently, by his energy, good judgment and perseverance, added to his original purchase of land in this county at different times until he is at present the proprietor of i, 800 acres of good farm land, the same being located ia Cold Brook, Floyd and Monmouth Townships, and some in Knox County. The landed interests of Mr. Lucas have been acquired through that indomitable energy and perseverance of which he is characteristic. He is a gentleman possessed of far more than ordinary ability as a business man, and is regarded as one of the successful farmers of Warren County. He is also engaged in breeding thorougbred Polled Angus cattle. A view of his home is shown on another page of this ALBUM.

Mr. Lucas and his wife are members [of the Christian Church, and in politics Mr. Lucas is a believer in and a supporter of the principles of the Democratic party.

| iinothy Thomas, an energetic and successful agriculturist of Lenox Township, Warren County, is a son of Reuben and Lucy (Sprague) Thomas, and a native of Ohio, having been born in Clermont County in August, 1830. His parents were natives of New Jersey and New Hampshire respectively, and of their union four children were born, - Zuba, Alonzo, Timothy and Alice. Zuba is deceased.

Timothy Thomas, the subject of this biographical sketch, remained at home, working on the farm and attending school when opportunity presented itself, until he attained the age of majority, at which age he came to Warren County and worked out by the month for two years. At the expiration of that time he rented land and improved and cultivated it for three years, when he engaged in working with his father. After thus being busily engaged for several years, he accumulated sufficient to enable him to purchase a tract of 120 acres of land, of which he is now the possessor. Having entered actively and energetically upon its improvement, he has it now under an advanced state of cultivation, with a good residence and other necessary buildings upon it.

July 7, 1870, in Knox County, this State, occurred one of the most important events in the life of Mr. Thomas, it being his marriage to Miss Leannah Neff, a daughter of Jacob and Mary (Shoemaker) Neff, natives of Virginia Jonathan, Jackson, Sally, Catherine, Rebecca, Melvina, Leannah, Susan, Joseph, Mary and Elias are the names of the 1 1 children born to Mr. and Mrs. Neff. Leannah, now the wife of Timothy Thomas, our subject, was born in Virginia, March 28, 1840, and with her husband has become the parent of four children, - Mary V., Asa, Charles and Lucy B., all residing at home with their parents.

Draper Babcock, the leading dry-goods merchant of Monmouth, was born in Wales, Mass., Dec. i, 1827. (For a history of the parents, see sketch of E. C. Babcock in this volume.) Draper accompanied his parents to Monmouth in 1842, and has here since been engaged in mercantile pursuits. He became a partner with his father in 1852, and assumed full control of the business in 1864.

From 1859 to 1865, Mr. Babcock of this notice held the office of County Treasurer, and during the late Civil War was Deputy United States Revenue Collector under Grimshaw. In 1873, the Temperance element elected him Mayor of the city, and he has represented his ward in the City Council for many years. For several years he was connected with Monmouth College as Trustee, and he has filled a similar capacity on the Public Library Board since its organization. He was one of the organizers of the unfortunate First National Bank, and was one of its Directors up to the time of its collapse.

Leaving the old Whig party, Mr. Babcock united with the Republicans, and while no politician, he has served his party in various ways effectively. In popularity as a business man and citizen, it is stating mildly a truth that has passed into a proverb, to say that he is the peer of any man in Warren County. He is not rich in worldly possessions, perhaps, but is opulent in good name.

Mr. Babcock was married at Monmouth, Dec. 22, 1852, to Miss Mary E. Elliott, daughter of the late Rev. Joseph Elliott, of the Baptist Church, and of his three sons and one daughter we have the following brief memoranda : Edward C., brought up to mercantile pursuits, was quite successfully engaged in business at Leadville, Col., for some years: he is ' now (October, 1885,) in Butte City, Montana; Howard resides at Galesburg, 111. ; and Lucius A. makes his home with his parents. Probably the most popular young lady in Monmouth was Miss Jennie O. Babcock. She is now the wife of A. B. Seaman, a prominent young attorney of Denver, Col.

.lijah Coddington Babcock, deceased, was born in Wales, Hampden Co., Mass., Jan. 1 6, 1803, where he lived until 1841, and died at Monmouth, 111., from paralysis, Feb. 13, 1885. He was a son of James and Phila Babcock, who were descendants of that Puritan stock of which Americans are so proud. In early boyhood he manifested a taste for the mercantile business and entered a store at the age of 14 years. His thrift and enterprise enabled him to accumulate the means with which he purchased an interest in the establishment, which he afterwards bought entire.

On Dec. 17, 1823, Mr. Babcock was married to Miss Cynthia Weld, of Brimfield, Mass. The result Of the union was twq sons and three daughters, viz.:

Mrs. Persis W. Stapp, now deceased; John Babcock, of Denver, Col.; Draper, of Monmouth (see sketch) ; Mrs. Mary Patterson, also of Monmouth, and Mrs. A. H. Holt, of Washington, D. C.

In the early part of 1842 Mr. Babcock decided to come West, and some time in April of that year, in company with his brother George, reached St. Louis. Being informed by merchants of that city that there was a splendid prospect for the marcantile business in the locality of Oquawka on the upper Mississippi, they came up the river, but on reaching Oquawka were not pleased with the prospect. They started for Monmouth, riding as far as Olmstead's Mill with Uncle William Hopper and walking the rest of the way. The next day the fortune-seekers rented a room in the building which stood where the Monmouth National Bank building now stands, which belonged to Daniel McNiel, George Babcock being a silent partner. It was not long until they were doing an extensive business, having a stock of general merchandise, comprising everything that satisfied the demand of early settlers. In 1851 George Babcock retired and the deceased gave his two sons, John and Draper, interests in the establishment. Mr. -> Babcock 's strict honesty and correct business principles won for the establishment a reputation for fairness and upright dealing that extended for many miles around Monmouth. He was noted for the correctness of his accounts, but his great trouble was selling on credit. At the time of the great fire on May o, 1871, his business house was entirely destroyed and he sustained heavy losses. He did not again re-open business, but was engaged in the store of his son, Draper.

In the year 1841 the Baptist Church was organized in Monmouth, to which the deceased largely contributed. Mrs. Babcock joined the organization by letter in 1843, an<3 Mr. Babcock became a member by baptism during the pastorate of Rev. Miner in 1846. His membership in the Church abounds with liberal contributions and unrelenting interest in its behalf. He often bore half of the expenses of the Church and was the head and shoulders of the congregation. He was elected to the office of Deacon years ago, the duties of which he performed until the time of his death.

Babcock died Sept. 29, 1878. After a. long life of Christian usefulness she sank gently to her rest, bowed under the weight of years. She was a faithful and constant member of the Baptist Church for over 40 years. Her last days were soothed by the loving ministrations of her children and friends.

The Rev. Mr. Watson, in his funeral sermon, paid the deceased the following tribute : We have been called together to-day to pay a last grateful tribute to the memory of one long known and felt in your community. Coming to this city in 1842, the deceased has been identified with the progress and prosperity of Monmouth during a very important period of its history. Felt in all the enterprises of our growth, he has given his special energies toward the establishing of the Baptist Church of this place. Uniting with the Church in 1846, he ever after took a deep interest in all her struggles. It was owing very largely to his untiring efforts and large-hearted liberality, that this building was ever erected. The f regularity of the enterprise manifested in his busi- I ness relations was but the exponent of his habits in | reference to spiritual matters. Seldom heard in " meetings of any kind, he was always seen in his I place no matter how fierce the storm ; and his beaming eye and hearty grasp of hand, spoke louder than words of his devotion and interest. The encouragement which he gave to the Pastor in his labor by his devoted attendance and earnest co-operation, was worth more than the most eloquent words of some. To show how his heart yearned for the prosperity of Zion during his late suffering, whenever one entered the room ha enquired about the meetings and longed to be there.

Such as he, when they are called hence, leave a vacancy which we can not fill. We shall miss him sadly from our midst, bat his influence shall abide ; and may it prove a lasting incentive to us all, to quicken us and prompt us to greater diligence in every good work, while it is day.

His sufferings, which were so severe, are already passed away forever ; and he has joined the innumerable throng of redeemed ones around the throne. One more added to the treasures in heaven, who shall await your coming with the King. The Savior, who has called him from his labors into rest, stands by your side and whispers, " Let not your heart be troubled; ye believe in God, believe also in me." "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give unto you," and remember that " The Lord will not cast off His people, neither will he forsake his inheritance." Put your confidence and trust in Him.

James Babcock, the first known ancestor of our subject, came from England in 1663, and settled in Rhode Island. His youngest son, Jeremiah, was born at Westerly, R. I., in 1679, and became quite renowned as a soldier. In Monmouth, the Babcocks erected and conducted the first grain elevator. They were also the first pork-packers in this part of the country.

E. C. Babcock led a life which, though quiet, was full of kindness and good words. Poverty and sickness found in him a friend. He was a good friend, a good citizen and a good Christian, always openly avowing his convictions yet careful of the feelings of others. His demise was deeply felt throughout the county.

eorge W. Palmer, another of Warren County's farmers, who by his energy and economy has succeeded in obtaining a good title to 135 acres of good tillable land, located on sectij i 7, Hale Township, where he is actively engaged in the labors of an agriculturist, is a son of Wilkinson and Nancy (Hurd) Palmer, natives of Brighton, Canada West. The parents came from the latter province to Whiteside County, in r844, from whence they removed to Hancock County, and soor. after became residents of this county, having settled in Monmouth. They lived in the latter city for one year, when they located in what is now Hale Township, where they lived until their death. The mother died in i863j and the father in 1878. Their children were n in number.

George W. Palmer was the eighth child in order of birth of his parents' family. He was born in Canada, Aug. 15, 1838, and was about six years old when his parents came to this State, and is consequently a pioneer settler here. He came \vith his parents to this county and engaged in the active labors on the farm, and has continued to reside here until the present time, having, during the meantime, become the proprietor of 135 acres of good, tillable

In Henderson County, this State, Oct. 25, 1859, the ceremony was performed which united for life the subject of this notice with Miss Sarah Haines, the accomplished daughter of Amos and Catherine (Miller) Haines, natives of Ohio. The parents of Mrs. Palmer had six children, of whom she was the second in order of birth. She was born near Columbus, Ohio, March, 18, 1842, and has borne her husband seven children, - Flora E., James C., Ida M., Emma J., Laura P., Maud A. and Nettie C. James C. died in infancy.

In politics, Mr. Palmer is a believer in and a supporter of the principles advocated by the Republican party. Mrs. Palmer is a member of the Christian Church.

i,olby Matteson. Among the leading agriculturists of Lenox Township and Warren County is the subject of this sketch. He is a son of Norman and Emeline (Matteson) Matteson, who were natives of Vermont and New York respectively. Norman Matttson was a son of the Rev. Isaiah Matteson, and was born at Shaftsbury, Vt., June 15, 1806. At the age of 17 he was converted, and baptized by his father, and was, up to the time of his death, an active member of the Baptist Church. When 2 r years years old, he went to Western, New York, where, in 1829, he was married to Mahal a Beckwith. One child, a girl, was born to them, but mother and child died in 1833. In 1835 he was married to Emeline Matteson, who died in 1856, the mother of six children. Their names were Colby, Adelbert, Abner, Caroline, Avery and Florence. Abner, Caroline and Avery are deceased ; Florence became the wife of George Best, now residing in Floyd Township; Adelbert is single and lives in Portland, Oregon. He served in the Union army during the late Rebellion, as a member of the 83d Regt. 111. Vol., and participated in several of the important battles of the war, in one of which - Fort Donelson - he was wounded

After his marriage in 1835, Norman Matteson and wife settled in Avon, N. Y., where they lived for a time, then removed to Western, and subsequently to Floyd, N. Y., and from there to Berwick, 111., in 1838. The elder Matteson was therefore one of the pioneers of this section of the country. From Berwick they removed to Roseville Township, but afterward removed to Floyd Township, where they remained for several years. They then moved to Lenox Township, and in 1865 he made another removal, this time locating in the village of Betwick, where he continued to reside, retired from the active labors of life, until his death. His second wife died in Lenox Township, Dec. 25, 1856. In 1857 he married Miss Elizabeth Schuessler, at Berwick. She is a native of Hamburg, Germany, is a woman of many excellent qualities, and proved to be a devoted wife and a good mother to his children. His death occurred Oct. 17, 1881. His widow still survives, and now lives in Floyd Township, and is highly esteemed by her neighbors and friends.

Colby Matteson was born in Avon, Livingston Co., N. Y., June 27, 1837, and came to this county with his parents, and has continued to reside here ever since. He acquired a good education in the common schools of this county, and during the several years which have elapsed, he has been a careful observer and reader of the current literature of the day, and at this writing we find him to be a man of practical views on the many important questions of the times. His vocation is that of a farmer, agriricultural pursuits and stock-raising having not only afforded him a pleasing but a profitable occupation. His farm now comprises 240 acres, on section 36, Lenox Township, and is one of the handsomest and best improved farms in the township. His carefully kept lawn, well appointed house, within and without, neat and substantial barn and outbuildings, and well ordered fences and hedges, all combine to show where thrift, enterprise and energy dwell. We invite the reader's attention to another page of this work, on which is shown an elegant view of the residence and farm property of Mr. Matteson. In his chosen vocation of life Mr. Matteson is meeting with that success which his energetic disposition, push and tact are sure to bring.

county, Jan. 24, 1865, to Miss Harriet A. Dillon. She was the daughter of William and Lavina Dillon, and was \born Sept. 8, 1845, in Kentucky. Of the union of Mr. and Mrs. Matteson, four children, - Harvey N., Flora E., Alfred and Ida, - have been born to them and are now residing at home. Mrs. Matteson died at her home in Lenox Township, May i 2, 1883. She was a member of the Baptist Church, as is likewise Mr. Matteson.

illiam W. Wilson, a general farmer and stock-raiser, residing on section 16, Monmouth Township, was born in Perry Co., Ohio, on the igth of August, 1837. His father, James J., was a farmer and a native of Pennsylvania and of Scotch descent. He was a young man when he accompanied his parents to Perry County, the Buckeye State, and while there married a Miss Elizabeth Williams, who was a native of Washington Co , Pa. She was a daughter of a Pennsylvania farmer named William Williams, who came to Perry Co., Ohio, when that county and even all that portion of the State was but little settled. They located in the woods of Perry County, where her father engaged actively and energetically in the severe task of clearing and improving a farm. James J. Wilson, the father of the subject of our sketch, also resided with his family in Perry County, and it was there that his children were born. His family comprised nine children, six sons and three daughters, of whom William W. is the seventh child. Six of the children are still living, three sons and three daughters. All are married and have reared families, and all but one live in Illinois ; four reside in Warren County. James J. Wilson also represented his county in the Ohio Legislature for two terms. In politics he was a Democrat and took an active interest in public affairs. He and his wife were both members of the United Presbyterian Church. He died in December, 1856, and his widow survived him till April, 1863.

age when his father died, and afterwards lived with, and was the principal support of, his mother until her death, which took place when he was 27 years old. He afterwards began to learn the trade of tinner and purchased a hardware and tin-shop, which he conducted for some eight years in New Lexington, his native county.

He was united in marriage, Dec. 4, 1869, in New Lexington, to Miss Sarah Kelley, who was born in Perry Co., Ohio, March 5, 1831, and was the daughter of Riley and Jane (Jones) Kelley. Her parents were married in Perry County, where her father was for some time engaged in the hotel business and later in life followed the occupation of farmer, and where he died in 1861. Her mother is yet living, in Lexington, Perry Co., Ohio, and is about 75 years of age. Mrs. Wilson is the eldest in order of birth of a family of nine children, and of her union with Mr. W. two children have been born, one of whom is deceased. Jessie M. is the surviving child and Victor is deceased.

After Mr. and Mrs. Wilson were united in marriage, they continued to reside in New Lexington, Perry Co., Ohio, for one year. At the expiration of that time they came to McDonough County, this State, where Mr. Wilson followed his trade one year. They then came to Warren County in 1871, and three years later, in 1874, located on a farm of 95 acres of improved land, which belonged to his brother, O. P. Wilson, and on which Mr. Wilson, of this sketch, has since resided. Politically, Mr. W. is a strong adherent to the principles of the Democratic party. v homas L. Capps, owning 170 acres of good, tillable land in Lenox Township, and residing on section 24, is a son of Asa and Mary (Brooks) Capps, natives of Kentucky. The parents were married and settled in this county, where the father was an agriculturist until his death, which occurred Dec. 6, 1878. His widow still survives. The issue of their union was nine children, named Thomas L., Nancy E., John L., Sarah J., Lewis M., Lucy C., Orville and Edwin R. Mary E. died when she was about ten years old.

native of this county, having been born in Roseville Township, June 6, 1843. From childhood his inclination was 'to become a successful and independent farmer, and his younger days were passed principally on the farm, alternating his labors thereon with attendance at the common schools, and supplementing his education gained here by a five months' course of study at Abingdon College. He is at present the proprietor of a fine and well improved farm, and a gentleman possessed of sound, practical knowledge of the vocation of an agriculturist, in the following of which occupation he is meeting with success.

The lady whom Mr. Capps wooed and won and who, on Sept. 16, 1866, became his wife, Miss Mary Jewell, is a daughter of Reuben and Elizabeth (Johnson) Jewell, natives of New York State and Virginia, respectively. Mrs. Capps was born in this county, March 5, 1844, and was the second in order

Tax Collector. Socially, he is a member of the I. O. O. F., and in religious matters he and his wife both believe in the doctrines of the Baptist Church, to which denomination they belong. In politics Mr. Capps votes with the Democratic party.

Benjamin F. Forwood is one of the wellknown and prominent pioneers of Warren County. He settled in the township of Spring Grove as early as 1839. He was born in Hartford Co., Md., Dec. 18, 1816. His father, William W. Forwood, was a native of Lycoming Co., Pa., and was a descendant of Irish ancestry. The father of the Mr. Forwood last named was also a native of the State where his son was born, and was a member of the Society of Friends, or Quakers. All the early generations of the family belonged to the same fraternity. The grandfather removed with his family to Maryland and there bought a farm, upon which William was reared and attained to the estate of manhood, and served his country in the War of 1812. Here he was married to Sarah T. Gilbert. She was a native of Maryland and was of English descent. In 1822 he bought a farm in Hartford County, upon which there were all the facilities for the manufacture of lumber. They consisted of a saw-mill and an excellent water-power. He built a small factory on the stream which furnished the motive power for the saw-mill already in order of business. He managed his varied business projects, including a good-sized farm, until 1837, when he sold the place and in the year succeeding set out for the West. He came by the water route from Maryland to St. Louis, where the family passed the winter.

In the spring, the father, mother and seven children once more took passage on the river and landed at Oquawka. In company with a man named Joseph Plum, Mr. Forwood entered 640 acres of land on sections 15 and 22, in what is now the township of Spring Grove There was a vacant log house on section 23 and, although not owning the land, the family took possession and it was their abode until the father could erect a stone house, better suited to their needs, which he located on the northwest quarter of section 22.

He was assisted in the improvement of the farm by his sons, and was the occupant and owner of the place until 1850, when he went to California, accompanied by his sons, Philip G. and Shadrach R. They operated for a time as miners and afterwards built a saw-mill at a point known as Yankee Jim's, in Placer County. They carried on a profitable lumber business until the death of the father, which occurred July 9, 1853. His wife died in April, 1859, at the residence of her son, the subject of this personal narration, in Spring Grove Township. The latter is the oldest child of his parents. The family record reads as follows : Hannah R. is the wife of L A. Cunningham, of Oquawka; Cordelia Ann is the widow of R. P. Tinkham and resides in Kirkwood, Warren County ; Philip is a resident of Washington Territory ; Shadrach lives in Nevada ; Sarah J. married L. H. Gilmore, of this township; Harriet married R. P. Barnes, of Spring Grove Township, and is his survivor.

year in which his father went to California. He then took possession of the farm and assumed the entire charge. In the year 1840 he bought the southeast quarter of section 23, which was then unimproved, and it is now his place of abode and field of operations. The usual improvements have been made and the place, which consists of 1 68 acres of fine land, is in excellent order for successful cultivation. His other property, however, increases his entire acreage to 369 acres. The proprietor is engaged in mixed farming. The buildings on the farm are of the necessary type on a farm of advanced improvement. A view of them is given in this volume.

In political connection, Mr. Forwood is independent. He commonly finds the best man to receive his vote in the Democratic party, but is untrammeled in opinion. He has held the position of Township Treasurer of Schools since 1846. He was the second Clerk in the township and has also served as Supervisor. He is a member of Monmouth Lodge, No. 37, A. F. & A. M., Warren Chapter No. 30, and Council No. 14, of the same order. Mr. Forwood's portrait appears on another page of this work. It is giyen as that of one of the representative men of the county. As a pioneer he was known here nearly half a century ago, and is also regarded as one of the leading agriculturists of his township.

tenry Teare, a farmer, owning 80 acres of good land on section 22, Lenox Township, where he has resided since 1858, is a son of Charles and Ann (Cane) Teare, natives of the Isle of Man, where they resided until their death. The parents' children were six in number, named Charles, John, Robert, Thomas, Elizabeth and Henry. The latter is the youngest of the family, and was born on the Isle of Man, Feb. 17, 1839. He lived on his native isle until 18 years of his life was passed, when, hearing of the glowing accounts of a country across the waters called the United States, and hoping to better his financial condition in life, he immediately set sail for that land of promise. Soon after landing at an Eastern seaport, he came to Peoria County, this State, where he resided for one year. In 1858, he came to this county and located in Lenox Township, and since that time has been engaged in agiicultural pursuits. His farm is well cultivated and improved, and reflects credit upon its owner.

Mr. Teare was married in Lenox Township, Jan. i, 1868, to Elvira A., daughter of Chambers and Catherine (Foster) Wick, natives of Pennsylvania. They came to Warren County in 1858 and first settled in Lenox Township. Here Mr. Wick died. His widow, the mother of Mrs. Teare, still survives and resides in Stark County. They had a family of eight children, - Theo. F., Elvira A., Nancy E., Thos. J., James M., William R., Belle, Curtis R. Elvira A., wife of our subject, was born in Armstrong Co., Pa., April 23, 1847, and her home circle was blessed with the birth of two children, Cora E. and Flora B. The former died Jan. 14, 1884, at the age of 16 years. Mr. and Mrs. Teare are members of the Methodist Church, and, socially, he belongs to the Order of Odd Fellows. In politics, he affiliates with the Republican party.

rs. Jemima Sawtell, residing at Roseville, is the widow of the late John Sawtell, who was born in the State of Maine in 1807, and came to Illinois in r842, settling in La Harpe,- Hancock County, where he remained three years. He then went to Mc- Donough County, where, after a stay of seven years, he came into Warren County and located in Ellison Township, on a tract of 80 acres of land which he had purchased. He increased his landed possessions by a subsequent purchase of 30 acres and lived on the same until 1871, when he came to Roseville village and there bought a lot on Main Street. He erected a fine substantial residence on the same and lived a retired life until his death, which occurred March 23, 1882, during his 75th year". He was also a carpenter and joiner.

Mr. John Sawtell and Mrs. Jemima Johnson, widow of Norman Johnson, were married in 1842. She was a native of Tompkins Co., N. Y., and her first marriage was celebrated in Michigan in 1835, her husband, Mr. Johnson, having been born in 1810. His parents were Nathaniel and Lucy (Smith) Johnson, natives of Vermont. Norman Johnson had a farm of 80 acres in Wayne Co., Mich., which he sold and .came to Illinois in 1841, settling in La Harpe, Hancock County. At the latter place he remained until his death, in 1841. Of this union were born two daughters, - Elvira E. and Electa L. Elvira E. married John Talbot in 185 6,. and they have become the parents of one child, who is living, - Ida A., wife of Charles Pyington, who is book-keeper for Phillips & Co., of Burlington; Mr. Talbot died in February, 1883; and Electa L. married Hiram Huring in 1855, his demise occurring in 1875.

Mrs. Sawtell was born July 10, 1818, and still lives in the village of Roseville. Her parents were Isaac and Electa (Allen) Goodell, natives of Northampton, Mass., and were married in 1812. They came to Wayne Co., Mich., in 1830, and there purchased r,6oo acres of land, remaining there until their death, the father in 1842, and the mother in 1862.

zra Cable, one of Warren County's successful agriculturists and a gentleman whose success as such is attributable to no legacy, but to his own indomitable perseverance, is a resident on section 19, Floyd Township, with postoffice at Berwick. His father was named Henry Cable, was of German extraction, born in New York in 1795, and died in Monmouth, March 8, 1878. His mother, Olive (Kingsley) Cable, was of Scotch extraction, born in 1792, and died at Monmouth, Feb. 23, 1876. Ezra Cable, of whom we write, was born at Floyd, OneidaCo., N. Y., Feb. n, 1821. Leaving his native county and State, in the fall of 1835, he came with his father's family to this county, where the senior Cable purchased 200 acres of land, on which he located with his family and where Ezra, the subject of this notice, lived and labored until 1855, in the meantime supplementing his education which he had received in the common schools of his native county by an attendance

In 1853, Mr. Cable purchased a farm of 80 acres, on which he moved two years later, and has there resided until the present time, engaged in its cultivation and improvement in which he has met with no small degree of success. By economy and perseverance he has succeeded in increasing his landed interests until his place at present comprises 200 acres of as good farm land as can be found in the county, and to the, passer-by it presents an appearance indicative of that push and good judgment possessed by its proprietor. Mr. Cable has been School Trustee for many years and in his political views is strictly a Republican.

Mr. Cable formed a matrimonial alliance, April 26, 1854, with Miss Martha J. Latimer, the ceremony being performed in Knox County, this State, by the Rev. J. M. B. Roach. Of their union six children have been born ; the record is as follows : Addie M., born March 9, 1855; Clara L., Oct. 15, 1856; Effie M., Nov. 13, 1858; Carl D., June 29, 1860; Grace V., June 5, 1869; Roy E., Oct. 18, 1870. Addie, on - the 15 th day of January, 1879, became the wife of ^ Alfred A. Phelps. Sept. 13, 1881, Clara married A. \ T. Brooks. Dec. 27, 1883, Effie united her future life with that of Myron D. Matteson. J

Mrs. Ezra Cable was born in Knox Co., 111., Oct. 13, 1833, and was the accomplished daughter of George G. and Rebecca (Drennan) Latimer. Her father was born in Sumner Co., Tenn., Feb. 28, 1810, and was a prominent and leading citizen of that county, and after his removal to Illinois, became a Colonel in the Black Hawk War, and was one of the leading men of Knox County. The mother of Mrs. Cable was born in Kentucky, Feb. 26, 1814, and was of Scotch-Irish extraction, her husband being of English descent.

.ames W. Robertson, who is engaged as a farmer" on section 32, Lenox Township, was born in Washington Co., N. Y., on the 4th of March, 1822. His parents were John and Margaret Robertson, natives respectively of Scotland and New York State. They first settled in the latter state and then removed to Ashtabula Co., Ohio, where they resided until their

He remained at home until he attained his majority, in the meantime attending the common schools and assisting in the labors of the farm. At the age of 21 he came to Warren County, and resided at Monmouth for something over three years, being engaged in different occupations. He was a soldier in the Mexican War, belonging to a company known as Capt. Stapp's Cavalry. He remained in the army for about a year, when he returned home and has since been a resident of this county. Mr. Robertson is the owner of 158 acres of fine tillable land, upon which he lias erected a substantial set of farm buildings.

In Monmouth, on the 4th of January, 1849, the wedding of Mr. James W. Robertson and Miss Erneline Morgan was celebrated. Mrs. R. is a native of the Empire State and James and Penelope .Morgan were her parents. They had a family of four children, the following being the names: Margaret J., Ralph J., Harlow C. and Nellie A. Mrs. Robertson died in Lenox Township, April 17, 1868,

I and Mr. J. W. Robertson was again married on the 8th of September, 1880, at Monmouth, to Mrs. Jennie (Wilcox) Clark, daughter of Arom and Mary Ann Wilcox and widow of David Clark". She was born in Rockford, this State, Oct. i, 1838. Mr. Robertson has held the office of Supervisor one term and also other minor offices in his township. He is a member of the Order of Odd Fellows and politically is identified with the Republican party.

tile and brick at Roseville, was born in Shropshire, England in 1832, and is a son of an English potter. Daniel Bird, the subject of this sketch, remained at home until he attained the age of 20 years, in the meantime learning the pottery trade of his father, having commenced to turn the potter's wheel at the age of eight years. After leaving home he engaged in the manufacture of tile and brick and was thus occupied until the fall of 1856, when he emigrated to the United

States, reaching New York in October. He stopped but a short time in that city, when, learning of the fertility and rapid growth of the West, he pushed forward, corning to Illinois and settling in Swan Township, this county, and here engaging at his trade, which occupation he continued for ten years. He subsequently came to Roseville village and engaged in his present business, at which he has met with excellent success and is doing a constantly increasing business. He employs about 13 men. He has erected fine large buildings, suitable to his occupation, costing him over $10,000. His sons are interested with him in his manufacturing business.

Mr. Bird and Miss Mary Ann, daughter of Joseph and Jane Barker, were united in marriage in England, in the year 1856, she being a native of that country. Mr. and Mrs. Bird have become the parents of three children, - George, John and William. George is married to Miss Sarah McCammon and they have four children, - Delia, Mary, Charles and "Roy. John married Miss Minda McCammon.

eorge W. Morey. As early as 1841, Charles Morey with his family came into Warren County and located in what is now Floyd Township. Accompanying him was his son, George W., the subject of this personal sketch. The elder Morey had married, in his native State, Miss Polly Blair. He died at his home in the winter of 1872, but his wife still survives him. They had a family of 12 children, of whom George W. was the third. He was born Jan. 18, 1824, in Erie Co., Pa. His early life was passed at home, and when a lad of 17 he accompanied his parents to this county, which at the time was newly settled, without railroads, and in fact almost a wilderness. Here he has lived for 44 years, and has witnessed a wonderful transformation in the face of the country. About 22 years ago he moved into Lenox Township, where he has been living since. He now owns an excellent farm of 160 acres thereon section i^. He has been prominent in the affairs of his township, and has served in various official positions for many years. He has been Road Commissioner for 12 years and much of the present good condition of the highways is due to his management. Politically, he is a Republican. He voted twice for Abraham Lincoln, and during the war was a staunch Union man.'

While living in Floyd Township, he was married to Emily Bonnell, their wedding occurring Sept. 20, 1851. His wife was born in Erie Co., Pa., and is the daughter of William and Elizabeth Bonnell. Mr. and Mrs. Morey have a family of three children : Mary V., who is the wife of T. W. Russell, and resides in Nebraska ; William F. married Emma F. Patterson and they live in Monmouth; and Charles H., who lives at home. Besides these, two died in infancy. Mrs. M. is a member of the Methodist Church.

When Mr. M. began life he had nothing but his strong hands to aid him, but with that tenacity of purpose characteristic of the pioneers, he has succeeded in gathering together a comfortable competency for his old age.

L.ineus B. Crane. Prominent among the extensive farmers and stock-raisers of Warren County, may be classed Mr. S. B. Crane, who is residing on section 12, Ellison Township. He was born in Morris Co. N. J., June 3, 1831, and his father, Benjamin Crane, also a farmer, was a native of New Jersey and of English descent. His grandfather, whose name was Norris, was born in New Jersey, and married Jennie Dunham. They both lived, after marriage, in Morris County, where they died. The former was born near Elizabeth, Union Co., N. J., and the latter in Essex County, same State. The father, Benjamin Crane, was married in Morris County to Julia A. Bebout, who was born in the'same county, the date of her birth being March 16, 1802, and who died Sept. 7, 1880. She was of New England parentage of Holland Dutch and Scotch descent, and a most estimable lady. Mr. Benjamin Crane had been fairly successful in life and was appointed Lieutenant of militia in his native State. The date of his birth was April j6, 1802, and that of his death April

Sineus B., the gentleman whose name heads this biographical notice, was the second in order of birth of a family of three children born to his parents, one of whom was a daughter named Sarah J. She was born Sept 18, 1834, and is the wife of Oscar Lindsley, a resident at Green Village, N. J., ex-State Representative and quite a prominent man in public life. He is a farmer by vocation. The other member of the family, John O., was born May 23, 1826, and was united in marriage with Miss Mary Searing, who is now deceased. The husband resides in Morris Co., N. J., and is a farmer.

.Sineus B. lived at home with his father on the farm until his marriage, which occurred when he was »6 years of age, at the residence of the bride's parents in Morris Township, Morris Co , N. J., Dec. 9, 1856, to Miss Caroline M. Mills, daughter of Alfred and Sally (Kinnan) Mills, who was -born in Morris Co., N. J., and of English and Scotch extraction. The father was a successful fanner, visiting his children in Illinois twice since their removal West, and died at his home in Morris Co., N. J., April 28, 1880, at the venerable age of 80 years. The mother still survives and is living with her children in New Jersey, aged 82 years. Mrs. C. of this notice was born in Morris Co., N. J., Oct. 6, 1835. She was reared and educated at her father's home, and is the mother of ii children, one of whom is deceased, namely: Augusta M., born June i, 1858, resides athome; Joseph H., born Aug. 25, 1859, married Miss Electa Nutt, resides on a farm in Nodaway Co., Mo., and has a family of two children, - Elizabeth and Mary E. ; Alfred B., born Jan. 27, 1862, living with his brother in Missouri, is unmarried; Frank L., single, born March 4, 1863, died Dec. n, 1885; Eliphalet C., born Nov. 17, 1865, resides at home; Llewella C., born July 3, 1869, also resides at home; Julia, born Oct. 17, 1871, lives at home ; Henry M., born Dec. 27, 1873; Sarah, born March 28, 1876; Sineus B., born Sept. 25, 1878 ; and Anna L, born May 18, 1 88 1. All that have passed school age have received a good common -school education.

After marriage Mr. Crane engaged in farming in Morris Co., N. J., for a short time, but soon began to feel like coming West. This move was made in October, 1859, when he came to Warren County and settled on a rented farm in Berwick Township. His first purchase of land was of 60 acres, all improved,' which was bought in the spring of 1861. This he owned until April, 1865, when he sold it and bought 1 60 acres, his present site in Ellison Township, which was then only slightly improved. He has since made all the necessary improvements, has a splendid farm, fully equipped and all fenced. He owns, in Roseville Township, 1 16 acres of improved land, and 360 acres of land in Nodaway Co., Mo., all of which is under excellent cultivation. In addition to farming, Mr. C. is engaged in stock-raising. Among his herd is a thoroughbred Short-horn cow, only four years old and yet is the mother of four calves. He also feeds and fattens stock for the market. Of the many splendid farm scenes shown in the view department of this ALBUM, those of Mr. Crane's farm, given in connection with this sketch, are among the most inviting. His comfortable residence, the excellent facilities for caring for his stock and storing grain, the beautifully undulating fields, the splendid specimens of the horses and cattle : of the farm, are all shown, which form a pleasing picture.

Mr. C. has been Supervisor of Ellison Township for two terms, and once for Berwick Township. He has also held many of the minor offices of his township. Politically, he is a Democrat.

jj^iram M. Frantz, one of the influential citizens as well as progressive and successful farmers and stock-raisers of this county, re. siding on section 25, Monmouth Township, is a native of Maryland, having been born in that State, March 7, 1844. The father of Mr. Frantz of this notice, was Solomon Frantz. (See sketch of William H. Frantz in another part of this work.) Hiram M. lived in his native State only three years, when his parents removed to Perry Co., Ohio, in which State he continued to reside, living in the parental household until 1 6 years of age. At this age in life the country was imperiled by the secession of the Southern States and shot and shell from Rebel guns had been thundered against the walls of Sumter. The President had called for brave hearts and strong arms to put down the Rebellion, and Hiram Frantz, then but 16 years of age, responded to the call by enlisting in Co. D, 171!) Ohio Vol. Inf., under Capt. L. ]. Jackson and Col. J. M. Council, for 90 days, the date of his enlistment being April 1 6, 1 86 1. After serving his time of enlistment, he re -enlisted in the 3ist Ohio Vol. Inf. under Capt. \V. H. Free and Col. N. B. Walker, and his company was assigned to the Third Division, 141)1 Army Corps, of the Army of the Cumberland. Mr. Frantz, of this notice, participated in the battles of Mill Springs, Stone River, Hoover's Gap, Dalton, Kenesaw Mountain, and was also in the Atlanta campaign. Previous to the Atlanta campaign he was in the battle of Chickamauga, and it was in that battle that his regiment and company sustained their heaviest loss during the war. Although Mr. Frantz did his part in each and every battle in which his company was engaged, he was fortunate, never receiving even a wound nor losing a day from duty. He was honorably discharged at Columbus, Ohio, Aug. 27, 1865.

After the war was over and the cause for which he fought was victorious, Mr. Frantz went to Perry Co., Ohio, where he resided for two years. In 1868, he came West and two years later, March 30, 1870, he was united in marriage to Miss Flora L., the daughter of Benjamin and Melinda (Claycomb) Murphy. Her mother was a second time married, her second husband being Benjamin H. Kittering. (See sketch.) Mrs. Frantz, wife of the gentleman whose name heads this notice, was born in Monmouth Township, this county, May 10, 1848. She lived with her parents, who were early settlers in this county, until her marriage. Of the union of Mr. and Mrs. Frantz, two children have been born, Talma J. and Ruth B.